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Putting it to the test...
Christine said:
"Not only are [paper towels] a cheap alternative, but they work! No residue, no clogging, no compact to carry around. On top of that, most public washrooms carry them so you don't have to bring a roll with you every time you go to the washroom."Phan thinks:
With my oily t-zone requiring a couple of touch-ups a day, I always carry the latest product in my make-up case to keep my face shine-free.
First, I tried pressed powders but found too much of it will leave a funny discolouration on my skin (especially the nose area). Loose powder was too much of a mess to carry around. Then came powder papers from The Body Shop, but that left an obvious white powder trail on my yellow undertone skin. Clean & Clear was next with their blue plastic-like blotting tissues, which worked quite well.
However, an episode of "Street Cents" offered regular facial tissue as an equally effective method of removing the excess shine. And, guess what? They really worked and they are a cheaper alternative. Having caught Christine in the act of blotting her face with a paper towel, I was like, "Hey, I do that too!" So, I am a promoter of Christine's recommend. It's ghetto all right…ghetto fabulous.
Michelle said:
"What I like about the products is that it adds much needed moisture to my very dry hair. It also gets bonus marks for being perfect for natural hair, such as afros, dreads, and braids."Phan thinks:
Fine hair tends to be straight, limp, and oily. As a person with fine hair, I am always on the lookout for a shampoo that will do wonders for it. I usually purchase shampoos from drugs stores, and try different brands every time I finish a bottle, but I have had no luck finding one I like. With Michelle's recommend of Aveda hair products, I decided to give that a shot and visited a local salon to pick out a shampoo.
Let me tell you, not every salon carries Aveda; I had to visit three before finding it. With the help of the receptionist at W Salon (on the corner of Queen Street West and Tecumseth Street) I picked out the Rosemint shampoo (for normal to oily hair) at $14 per bottle. I declined when offered the conditioner because my hair rarely lacks moisture. Well, let's hope this shampoo is worth its cost.
While shampooing with Rosemint, I got a really nice tingling sensation. However, my hair ended up very dry the first time I used Rosemint. This shampoo was quite harsh on my hair and I needed to condition every time I used it. I enjoyed the tingle but the outcome was disastrous for my hair. Sorry Michelle, but Aveda was not working any miracles for me. I hear Fructis has a new shampoo out; it's back to the old affordable drug store. ¤ Phan
[ Christine tries Green Teatherapy and Maybelline Lash Discovery. Part III of the test. ]