wooÐs

Amazing. Apply a thick coat on wet nail polish. Within 10-20 minutes, your nails feel and look like glass. I can do my nails at night and not wake up with sheet prints in the morning.

Sally's has it. I've also seen it in CVS and Publix. It used to be sold only in salons but I think the word is spreading. Regarding cost, anywhere from $8 - $13. Depends on where you go. But it's deffo worth it.

Halanna

Aveeno Positively Smooth shave gel.

It works.

It's all natural. No bumps, no chemicals. I use it everywhere.

Shaindra

Cetaphil non-foaming cleanser. It's a fantastic make-up remover.
Crushed aspirin (add to Cetaphil, make a scrub, leave on as a masque)

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"Never regret something that once made you smile."

noodle

Has fixed every single lip issue I've ever had... Lip, though, not cold sore.
Makes them incredibly smooth and soft. I put it on at night and wake up cracks healed, no flakes and stuff in the winter time. And healed sunburn after about two days.
Kicks windburn, too.

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ametc

Aveeno Shave Gel, The Body Shop Hemp Lip Protector.. both are AWESOME. The hemp lip balm is soooo moisturizing.

Also Bath and Body Works My Favorite Lip Balm works amazingly, as well.



I like Redken's Smooth Down Butter Treat deep conditioner for very dry hair.



Used weekly, it makes my hair soooooooooo smooth and doesn't tangle at all. also, it lets me keep my curls.. so it's not heavy for my hair at all.

CinnamonGirl

Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle. The "deeeeeep" version. Nothing but compliments on soft, soft hair.

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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

lostgirl

This stuff is the best conditioner ever. It makes my hair soft and shiny without weight.

Feria

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We always arise from our own ashes. Everything returns later in its changed form. - Children of Dune

wooÐs

Haven't tried the hemp lip stuff. But yeeeears ago they made a sleep mask thingy full of smell good thingys. I used it for years. The scent never faded and I'd instantly drift off to sleep after a night of partying. I can't find it anywhere now .

But I prefer this for my lips:



No shine. No color. I'm all over it. I have one in virtually every room in my house.

SabrinaFair

Smith's Rosebud Salve.

Great on lips, great on chapped skin, great on cuticles, great on the face for a dewy glow. I've used it since high school, and usually buy 5-6 tins at a time so that I never run out.

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"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
-Desiderata

ametc

Is it weird that I've tried most of these products? >_< **product whore** Only thing I've never tried was the Aussie product. Never tried Aussie ever.. But! Will one day..

wooÐs

Nah, not too weird .

Just bought this and the conditioner:



I've seen it before and checked out the reviews online. 4.5-5 / 5 stars is what led me to run out and buy it. The stuff's phenomenal. The scent is similar to Juicy Fruit gum. The conditioner is weird to use as it's baby puke green, but the slip is amazing - great for long hair.

You can find it in Regis salons (Trade Secret, Hair Cuttery, Famous Hair, etc.) Get it!

wooÐs

Yes, I wear hairspray. And I've sworn by this stuff for almost 10 years now. No white flakey shit. Flexible hold. Great for scrunching or for smoothed out styles. Price is great for what you get imho. And the scent isn't overpowering. yay.

Osilan

You beat me to it! Now may I add Nutraderm moisturizing lotion for dry, sensitive skin? The two are the perfect combo, even for a gargoyle like myself with oily, sensitive skin. I believe both products are made by Galderma (and come with bona fide dermatologist recommendations.)

redsneaker

My newest fave is Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup. It's a liquid mineral extreme wear foundation that WILL NOT slide off - even if it's super hot outside. It covers well without feeling heavy.

CinnamonGirl

Simple. Classic. And works way better than any of the fancy cleansers I've tried.

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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

ColonelSpecial

Noxzema is also great on body eczema. I have it on my arms and washing with this gets all the red off of them.

My pick is Johnson & Johnson's baby lotion. It works well, smells great, is inexpensive and isn't greasy. I hate lotions that are even a touch greasy.

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"Mommy, the presidents are squishing me!"

"Using the pull out method of contraceptive is like saying I won't use a seat belt, I'll just jump out of the car before it hits that tree."

Sara

jewels

ISO Bouncy Creme. The best I've ever tried for defining and defrizzing, especially curly hair, without having to use a gel or something scrunchy. And the big container lasts forever.

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We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.
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wooÐs

There's a Lush thread already, but this stuff is amazing for dry skin.



'King of Skin' body butter

My skin is like a baby's butt all day long. Better than anything I've ever tried. It is pricey, but it's worth it imo. If you have dry skin, GET THIS.

Shaindra

I forgot my other fav...not really a product, but perfect for a cheapy like me.

Sea salt + olive oil or grapeseed oil = sea salt scrub. Add in your favorite essential oils if you want. Mmmmm.

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Kaliena

Cetaphil-

Great lotion, no scent and no oily residue. Recommended by my dermatologist since I have eczema and cannot use a lot of other beauty products.

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hunnychile

I have always loved Noxzema, it really feels fresh & does a good job of cleaning my skin (I use it everywhere!)

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wooÐs

Fantastic make up. Very different. Takes some getting used to. But once you get the hang of it, your skin will never look better. They have great colors too.

wooÐs

I've discovered headbands with the elastic underneath:



I love them. And they come in all sorts of styles - leather, tortoise shell, fabric, etc. And they stay put. A new way to wear long hair yay!

Lady Bear Cub

kenra silkening gloss. it makes you smell like your 13 but its still amazing. it makes your hair look so healthy and defines your layers.

raiha

Actizen's Vitality Purifying Essence.


Purchased it during a trip to Singapore last month! The only product that actually works wonders on my blackheads and significantly reduces them!

wooÐs

Large thermal brushes



Excellent for adding body, volume and curl - straightens too. Every woman should own several of these. And of course, use them with a hairdryer on dry hair for max effect. Heats up the brush like a curling iron, for those who may not know.

wooÐs

I'm honestly impressed with this stuff. And no, you don't have to have scaly, crusty, nasty old lady feet to use it lol. It really is different. I thought it'd be like baby oil or something but it's not at all. It absorbs instead of coats. And it smells nice. You can use it on your feet, elbows, cuticles, etc. I highly recommend it. Keep it on my nightstand.

JustDoll

This product has worked wonders for my skin. I have combination skin with many scars left from mild acne (pimple here and there) but my skin heals terribly always leaving a mark. This product has not only faded the marks quite a bit, but it has enhanced my complexion, less red patches and a much much more fairer complexion overall

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It's like you slit my throat, watched me bleed to death, and asked my dead body why I was screaming in so much pain.

wooÐs

I've used this off and on for years. Keep going back to it. My skin gets super dry. I actually apply to dry skin then rinse off. Skin's baby smooth afterward especially if you shave after rinsing. Good stuff and el cheapo.

RangerJoe

Pertaining to Lush:


Mask of magnaminty. Smells like mint ice cream. My skin is combo and my face tends to dry out. This exfoliates it and leaves my face super soft and clean.

wooÐs

Lush w00t.

Haven't tried anything new from them in a while. I really need to though.

ngdawg

This is the one product my dermatologist said to stay away from because of the apricot pit particles. But I love facial scrubs, so I try to find gentler ones. Good Skin, which is available only at Kohl's I think, is the best one out there, but expensive. Clean and Clear's Good Morning scrubs are terrific.
A couple of times a week, I use this:
Love it!

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Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

wooÐs

Yeah - I know, I've heard that before too. They scratch. Dermatologists recommend scrubs with beads instead of the apricot. But they just don't do what the apricot stuff does on my skin.

...they say smoking is bad too. *lights up*

snowy

Have you tried Clinique's Exfoliating Scrub? It uses beads instead of pits, and I find that it leaves my skin feeling as clean as the apricot scrub used to (I think it's the menthol). I am downright addicted to the stuff.

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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

wooÐs

Is it blue? If so I think I have. And I do remember it smelling menthol-y. I think I remember it feeling sandy too instead of beads just rolling around -

snowy

No, it's not blue. It's whitish, and almost like a paste.

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wooÐs

Oh no - haven't tried it then. I'll check into it tho - see if I can get a sample.

Wonder what it was I tried that was blue and scrubby and menthol. Swore it was Clinique. This was like, 10 or more years ago though.

loneviolist

What? No Palmer's Cocoa Butter? It's done for my skin what the prescription moisturisers never could (I suffer from eczema). That is to say it manages to prevent post-shower dry skin! 's awesome.

wooÐs

I've bought it before but the chocolate smell is overpowering to me I think. I don't want to walk around smelling like a candy bar lol. If they're ever able to come out with an unscented version, I'm on it.

loneviolist

There is one around, 's pretty good, but still smells a little like cake. (the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?)