http://bare.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:34:36 GMT 10 http://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/12/88/51/09/barelo10.jpg http://bare.forumotion.net/feed/? http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/l-oreal-double-extension-beauty-tubes-t33.htm Candy Perfume Girl I was quite intrigued by this product when I saw it at Farmers- tubes surrounding each eyelash, which create a lengthening and thickening effect. I've tried the XXXL fiber mascara by Maybelline and wasn't too impressed by it, but the more I read about this L'Oreal product, the more I wanted to try it and see for myself. So I bought myself one today, for $35.00. The first step is to apply the fibers, which is the white looking stuff. As soon as I applied it, I immediately saw these ... Mascara Reviews Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:34:36 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/l-oreal-double-extension-beauty-tubes-t33.htm#48 http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/l-oreal-double-extension-beauty-tubes-t33.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/lush-cynthia-sylvia-stout-shampoo-t32.htm Candy Perfume Girl Well first off, I LOVE the smell of this stuff. Like dark Guinness Stout and a touch of lemon. It looks delish too, thick and dark. It does a superfantastic job of cleaning, I dont think my hair ever felt so clean after one lather. And lots of lather it produces too. The bad news is, I've had to stop using it because I'm getting dandruff from it and an oily scalp-eek! I think its over cleaning and my poor head is dramatically overcompensating. I only use it twice to 3 times a week. ... Review: Shampoo & Conditioner Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:39:54 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/lush-cynthia-sylvia-stout-shampoo-t32.htm#47 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/lush-cynthia-sylvia-stout-shampoo-t32.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/garnier-fructis-sleek-shine-t31.htm Candy Perfume Girl Forgot my usual Loreal Professional S&C when I went to the pools the other day, so had to bludge off a mate. Tried this Garnier stuff and all in all, it really wasnt too bad. Smelt divine, like a fresh cut white peach! And the best bit, I didnt get an oily scalp after a couple of days and my hair looks bouncy, shiny and and looking really lush. Dont know what this is like long term, but after one try, I was satisfied. The bottle is a bit dorky though, how on earth are ... Review: Shampoo & Conditioner Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:34:15 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/garnier-fructis-sleek-shine-t31.htm#46 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-shampoo-conditioner-f14/garnier-fructis-sleek-shine-t31.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/what-is-it-with-the-lush-forums-t30.htm Candy Perfume Girl
Apparently they have a strict spam filter and everyone's emails for membership are going in there.

Very frustrating...grrrr]]> The B.A.R.E Community Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:04:40 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/what-is-it-with-the-lush-forums-t30.htm#43 http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/what-is-it-with-the-lush-forums-t30.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/advice-tips-discussion-f34/henna-mehndi-t29.htm Candy Perfume Girl
]]> Advice, Tips & Discussion Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:43:53 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/advice-tips-discussion-f34/henna-mehndi-t29.htm#40 http://bare.forumotion.net/advice-tips-discussion-f34/henna-mehndi-t29.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-products-f16/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-perfumed-hair-mist-t25.htm Candy Perfume Girl I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this product!!!!! The only downside is, its hella expensive to get it over here to NZ. I bought about 8 of them from the US last year when our dollar was doing great against the US dollar. But now that the dollar exchange rate has gone down for NZ, its obscenely expensive. It scents your hair with the Pink Sugar fragrance, and makes your hair so soft and super shiny. You have to be careful to spray lightly otherwise you will end up with greasy hair. ... Review: Styling Products Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:44:17 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-products-f16/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-perfumed-hair-mist-t25.htm#35 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-products-f16/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-perfumed-hair-mist-t25.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-t28.htm Candy Perfume Girl This perfume is guaranteed to get you compliments. Its a gourmand fragrance, comprising of Vanilla, strawberry, fig leaf, caramel, licorice, cotton candy and bergamot notes. The reactions to this are bizarre, I get people stopping me in stores, asking me what I'm wearing, and end up giving away a free spritz to complete strangers lol The comparisons people say it smells like range from custard, ice cream, candy floss, donuts and cake. I had 2 ladies in Ballentynes arguing over it ... Review: Womens Fragrances Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:22:49 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-t28.htm#38 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-t28.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-massage-products-f58/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-massage-oil-t27.htm Candy Perfume Girl Another products from this line that I am in love with. Forget the body lotion, this stuff is to die for! It goes on so smooth, its not sticky and over oily. Its just perfect and leaves you with such a delicious Pink Sugar scent. You could get away with just wearing the Massage Oil and not the perfume, its that good. Hard to get to NZ though, the shipping is always a killer. But its definitely a must have for Pink Sugar lovers. My only gripe is the top on the bottle. Its a ... Review: Massage Products Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:02:14 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-massage-products-f58/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-massage-oil-t27.htm#37 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-massage-products-f58/pink-sugar-by-aquolina-massage-oil-t27.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/chocolovers-by-aquolina-creamy-body-scrub-t26.htm Candy Perfume Girl
Its good for heavy duty exfoliation, but if you have sensitive skin like me, expect to leave the shower red and a bit sore.

Rating 5/10]]> Review: Exfoliators Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:48:13 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/chocolovers-by-aquolina-creamy-body-scrub-t26.htm#36 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/chocolovers-by-aquolina-creamy-body-scrub-t26.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/welcome-to-bare-t3.htm Candy Perfume Girl Hi Everyone, and welcome to the B.A.R.E Community B.A.R.E was created out of a need for kiwi women in particular, to share beauty advice and their product experiences with other like-minded women, on everything from Make Up and Perfume, to Diets, Cosmetic Surgery, Dentistry, and everything else in between. Please make yourself at home and go wild reviewing all your favourite (and not so favourite!) products and services for others to read. Or simply enjoy a friendly chat and read ... The B.A.R.E Community Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:21:31 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/welcome-to-bare-t3.htm#3 http://bare.forumotion.net/the-bare-community-f31/welcome-to-bare-t3.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/avon-super-full-t8.htm Candy Perfume Girl This is probably one of the best mascaras at an affordable price. I got absolutely no clumping from this product, and at $9.99 what a steal! While it doesn't give me 'Super Full' lashes, it does a great job at defining without clumps, giving good colour and reasonable fullness that lasts all day. The brush is quite clean and the mascara itself doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes. The more you apply, the thicker your lashes will become, but you may encounter some clumping with each thickened ... Mascara Reviews Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:45:17 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/avon-super-full-t8.htm#8 http://bare.forumotion.net/mascara-reviews-f41/avon-super-full-t8.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/philosophy-the-gingerbread-man-lip-shine-t24.htm Candy Perfume Girl I love this gloss! Its a little thick, but not tacky, and soon melts into my lips and gives off an incredible long lasting shine. The smell is heavenly, like hot crunchy gingerbread! The packaging is cute, a red tube with a Gingerbread Man. It has a slanted tip so the gloss goes on like a lipstick. It lasts forever too, so worth the price. I bought mine off Ebay, cost around $15NZD including postage. I also have the Ice Cream Man and The Milkman and they all perform the same, just different ... Review: Lips Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:12:10 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/philosophy-the-gingerbread-man-lip-shine-t24.htm#31 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/philosophy-the-gingerbread-man-lip-shine-t24.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-sweetie-pie-shower-jelly-t23.htm Candy Perfume Girl
It might just have been the batch I got, but it had WAY too much colour in it and had crappy lather to it.
The glitter is unnecessary too.
I loved the smell, very berrylicious. I might try it again, hoping it will be less colour intense and foam better from a new batch.

But this batch gets a 4/10.]]> Review: Cleansers Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:55:26 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-sweetie-pie-shower-jelly-t23.htm#30 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-sweetie-pie-shower-jelly-t23.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-the-big-calm-shower-jelly-t22.htm Candy Perfume Girl Mmmmm! Smells like Pina Colada, and lathers so thick! Very tricky to use in the shower though, you kinda have to smush it into a shower puff, foam it a little and off you go. You cant really smush it straight onto your skin, as its like jelly, it will simply slide off and plop down the plughole. Packaging is minimal, a plastic tub, but it holds the product well and keeps it out of the water. Does a decent cleansing job, doesn't create any buildup on the shower either. I love this stuff ... Review: Cleansers Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:50:28 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-the-big-calm-shower-jelly-t22.htm#29 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-f24/lush-the-big-calm-shower-jelly-t22.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/l-occitane-honey-lemon-sweet-sugar-scrub-t21.htm Candy Perfume Girl This is my FAVOURITE body scrub. Smells like delicious Honey and Citrus. It is so nice to use, it doesn't scrape my skin like most sugar scrubs do, and is full of heavenly smoothing and moisturising butters and oils. I dont have to moisturise after my shower as this scrubs nourishing oils and butters leave plenty of moisturisation behind. It polishes and scrubs to perfection, all dead skin comes off in the shower, not on the towel. Price is awful, $56.00 for a 200ml pot! But its my expensive ... Review: Exfoliators Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:04:58 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/l-occitane-honey-lemon-sweet-sugar-scrub-t21.htm#28 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/l-occitane-honey-lemon-sweet-sugar-scrub-t21.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-toners-f5/lush-coal-face-soap-t20.htm Candy Perfume Girl I love this product! I love the deep clean it gives my skin, and the gentle exfoliation is just perfect. It gets my skin so squeaky clean, and polishes it beautifully. It doesn't leave my skin over dry like normal soap does, but you will need to moisturise afterward. Its a little pricey, at around $16 for 100grams, but it lasts for ages and I think its worth it. Not a fan of the wax paper packaging, but then its not like you need to use it. I have some little porcelain dishes to sit my ... Review: Cleansers & Toners Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:05:08 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-toners-f5/lush-coal-face-soap-t20.htm#27 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-cleansers-toners-f5/lush-coal-face-soap-t20.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-hair-treatments-f15/trilogy-botanical-moisture-masque-for-dry-hair-t19.htm SheerMineral Was given this, so don't know the price. 95ml tub, easy to use in the shower and will be able to get every little bit out of the container. I've had a fair few uses out of it so far, maybe another 10 treatments left out of it...? Product smells nice... like Shea Butter with a little coconut. I've had very long hair for years (until a week ago) and struggled to find a conditioner or treatment that was thick enough to really get into my hair. This does. It leaves my hair shiney ... Review: Hair Treatments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:52:33 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-hair-treatments-f15/trilogy-botanical-moisture-masque-for-dry-hair-t19.htm#26 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-hair-treatments-f15/trilogy-botanical-moisture-masque-for-dry-hair-t19.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/avon-eyebrow-powder-compact-t18.htm Candy Perfume Girl A couple of years ago, I saw these for around $4USD on Ebay and bought 6 of them. They come in a little blue, square shaped compact, with a tiny slanted brush. I don't think they are sold in NZ, so if you ever see them around- grab one! I have it in dark brown and its so perfect for my brows. The little brush is just the right size for holding between your fingertips and is nice and firm for precise application, especially those tricky arches and tapered ends. the powder is firmly packed ... Eyebrow Product Reviews Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:45:07 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/avon-eyebrow-powder-compact-t18.htm#25 http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/avon-eyebrow-powder-compact-t18.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/shiseido-moisture-mist-eyebrow-pencil-t17.htm Candy Perfume Girl This is probably the best eyebrow pencil I've ever had. Goes on like a dream, and stays put all day, as long as I dont rub vigorously at my brows. Set it with a same coloured powder and you're set. The price was good, under $20.00 and lasts me months. It does need sharpening, but it doesn't break off/melt like some cheap flimsy pencils that keep breaking before you get a nice sharp tip. I would be devastated if they stopped making this! Comes boxed and shrink sealed around the lid, ... Eyebrow Product Reviews Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:39:44 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/shiseido-moisture-mist-eyebrow-pencil-t17.htm#24 http://bare.forumotion.net/eyebrow-product-reviews-f55/shiseido-moisture-mist-eyebrow-pencil-t17.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/dr-lewins-private-formula-lip-enhancer-contour-cream-t16.htm SheerMineral Hmmm, I'm not a big fan of the Dr Lewins products so far. Especially for the price. The Lip Enhancer would have to be my least favourite of all though. Comes in a cute little pump action jar, product smelt nice. Easy application by simply applying to the lips only by fingertip. Claims to enhance the lips as it intensely moisturises, smooths and protects and with regular use it helps to reduce the appearance of liplines, redefines the lip contour and minimises lipstick "bleeding". ... Review: Lips Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:31:27 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/dr-lewins-private-formula-lip-enhancer-contour-cream-t16.htm#23 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/dr-lewins-private-formula-lip-enhancer-contour-cream-t16.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/mineral-foundations-f45/sheer-mineral-foundation-t4.htm Candy Perfume Girl This has got to be the BEST foundation I have ever used. It airbrushes flaws and imperfections without caking, smearing, greasing up and irritating my skin. Its practically waterproof and is long wearing. I don't need to touch up during the day at all. It doesn't give me breakouts and doesn't itch. It doesn't look caked on, its so light, weightless and natural looking. I have got rid of every other foundation I have had over the years and now only use Sheer Mineral. The price is fabulous ... Mineral Foundations Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:19:52 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/mineral-foundations-f45/sheer-mineral-foundation-t4.htm#4 http://bare.forumotion.net/mineral-foundations-f45/sheer-mineral-foundation-t4.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-tools-f17/ghd-straighteners-mk4-s-t15.htm Candy Perfume Girl Well, I've only compared them to what I've used and so far, the GHD's are miles ahead. They are costly, yes, but they have lasted me over a year so far and still going strong. Of course, you can almost get the same result from using a steam iron and greaseproof paper, but if you want fast results, not have to go over the same section endlessly, don't want to singe the shyte out of your locks and want reliability- I say shell out for the best. I use mine for curling too, its faster ... Review: Styling Tools Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:50:07 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-tools-f17/ghd-straighteners-mk4-s-t15.htm#19 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-styling-tools-f17/ghd-straighteners-mk4-s-t15.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/michael-by-michael-kors-t14.htm Candy Perfume Girl Whoa! This is like a smack in the face with a bunch of tuberose lol Very bold and creamy floral scent, not for the faint-hearted, or your co-workers. I found it a little too overpowering for my liking, so had to spray sparingly. And something was lurking in there , like an undercurrent of something poisonous or treacherous. Spine-tingly-ingling! I disliked it for the longest time, then all of a sudden, I simply adored it. I never fail to get compliments from others about it. Interesting scent, ... Review: Womens Fragrances Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:17:44 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/michael-by-michael-kors-t14.htm#18 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/michael-by-michael-kors-t14.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/dreaming-by-tommy-hilfiger-t13.htm Candy Perfume Girl Love this scent! Its a true peach scent, not a cloying, synthetic peach. Simply gorgeous, clean, fresh, feminine and sparkling wrapped in a whisper of white floral. I love how there is virtually no alcohol smell from the moment you spritz it on too. The only downside is its expensive and lasting power is poor. It pays to get the body lotion and layer it to make the scent last longer. This is worlds apart from Tommy Girl and there is nothing else on the market that is remotely like Dreaming. Love ... Review: Womens Fragrances Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:10:48 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/dreaming-by-tommy-hilfiger-t13.htm#17 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/dreaming-by-tommy-hilfiger-t13.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/fresh-vanilla-by-oscar-de-la-renta-t12.htm Candy Perfume Girl This scent is eerily similar to Trouble by Boucheron. I love Trouble, so its only natural I would find Fresh Vanilla appealing. I love the combination of marshmallow and citrus, wrapped in in a whisper of rose. Its a fabulous combination and I only wish it had more staying power. Its not as sickly sweet as one would expect, its quite creamy, mature and well melded with the other notes. I wouldn't say its smells of fresh vanilla at all, its more of a warm marshmallow. The price was good too, $69 ... Review: Womens Fragrances Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:06:47 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/fresh-vanilla-by-oscar-de-la-renta-t12.htm#16 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-womens-fragrances-f18/fresh-vanilla-by-oscar-de-la-renta-t12.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f6/pureessentials-vanilla-and-jojoba-face-polish-t10.htm SheerMineral This is my new favourite skin care essential. It smells deeeeevine (vanillary/coconutty/sugary) and leaves my skin so soft. Simple to use: Massage into damp skin, rinse with warm water and pat dry. Now this may sounds silly but it doesn't taste grotty when you get a bit rinsed in your mouth either. (Oh come on, this must happen to other people too?!) The generous tub will last me ages and there is no unnecessary packaging. I came across PureEssentials on TradeMe, but they ... Review: Exfoliators Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:37:29 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f6/pureessentials-vanilla-and-jojoba-face-polish-t10.htm#11 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f6/pureessentials-vanilla-and-jojoba-face-polish-t10.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-diet-programs-f27/slimmm-meal-replacement-shakes-t11.htm SheerMineral Ok, so I'm not a dieter, a g/f gave these to me as she was leaving the country. Always a good opportunity to try something new. Was sceptical at first at just how good a "diet shake" could possibly taste. I liked the Vanilla and Berry flavours. Wasn't sold on the ChocMint or the coffee ones though. I made smoothies from them and added a few frozen berries and a banana etc. Were considerably nicer than I was expecting from a "diet" type product and would ... Review: Diet Programs Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:28:05 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-diet-programs-f27/slimmm-meal-replacement-shakes-t11.htm#14 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-diet-programs-f27/slimmm-meal-replacement-shakes-t11.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/maybelline-superstay-gloss-t9.htm SheerMineral I like this gloss. It's a two part process... you pop on the colour to start with, let it dry for two minutes, then use the clear gloss over it. Is easy to apply and the colour lasts all day - which for me is no small feat; I'm always eating or drinking off my lip colour. If I want to change the base colour, I add a little suitable mineral eyeshadow or blush colour before the gloss layer. So far the container has lasted me a couple of months, wearing it a few times a week. Only ... Review: Lips Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:13:12 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/maybelline-superstay-gloss-t9.htm#9 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-lips-f4/maybelline-superstay-gloss-t9.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/lush-buffy-the-backside-slayer-t6.htm Candy Perfume Girl A bit pricey for what it is. A blend of solid butters, oils and exfoliating ingredients such as Adzuki beans and Rice. I loved the result, beautifully buffed skin and a smooth moisture film, but it is used up so quickly in the shower that I simply cant go spending 16 odd bucks every 2 weeks or so. packaging is minimal, as all Lush products are, the square tin is a must for keeping dry though, or you will end up with a melted mush. I did find the rice a bit harsh on my skin, and my daughter ... Review: Exfoliators Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:34:54 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/lush-buffy-the-backside-slayer-t6.htm#6 http://bare.forumotion.net/review-exfoliators-f25/lush-buffy-the-backside-slayer-t6.htm http://bare.forumotion.net/liquid-foundations-f44/revlon-colorstay-active-t5.htm Candy Perfume Girl I liked the range of shades this came in, but unfortunately this foundation left me greasy, with nasty breakouts around my chin and caked into the fine lines under my eyes, making them look bigger and more noticable. It also made my face sweat, so I was always shiny looking. Price wise, it was reasonable (under$40) and the packaging was good, a handy little tube. But I had to carry a sponge around and that's when things get messy. Would not repurchase. Rating: 4/10 Liquid Foundations Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:25:21 GMT http://bare.forumotion.net/liquid-foundations-f44/revlon-colorstay-active-t5.htm#5 http://bare.forumotion.net/liquid-foundations-f44/revlon-colorstay-active-t5.htm