Follow-up Friday

Since I'm feeling under the weather and not really up to writing a new review today, I wanted to follow up on some past products I've reviewed and let you know if I still hold my original opinion of them. If this is a feature that you would like me to continue in the future, please leave a comment here and let me know!

First up:

TREsemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo (click here for my original review)

As I mentioned in my review, I wasn't completely wowed by this one. I'm a loyal user of Batiste Dry Shampoo from Sally (click here for that review) and in comparison, I didn't like the strong, chemical fragrance of TREsemme, and I didn't like the feeling of my hair after I used it (sort of a sticky/tacky film).

Well, I'm sad to say that my opinion of this product has actually declined since my initial review. Since I'm currently under the weather, I skipped my daily shower yesterday and this morning my hair was REALLY greasy, especially my bangs. I thought it would be a perfect time to revisit TREsemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo and I could really put it to the test on hair that's dirtier than I would normally have on any given day. Well, I shook the can as instructed, applied as instructed, and guess what? It didn't take away my greasy hair even remotely as well as it did the first time I used it. This leads me to believe that it really only works for me when my hair's not that greasy to begin with. I was actually quite surprised at how little my hair had changed after I used this product today. So I added a bit more, and that was a huge mistake as it gave me quite a gray cast that I couldn't remove even after repeatedly running a fine-tooth comb through my hair (this usually does the trick with other dry shampoos). So all in all, I'd say that, for me, my instincts were right on the mark. Not the best dry shampoo out there, and I'm definitely sticking to Batiste in the future. I am very happy for those of you who have found success in TREsemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo, because it's almost half the price of Batiste and more easily accessible. I wish I had the same results that you did.

Next up:

Black Radiance Perfection Complexion Shine Control Primer (click here for my original review)

In my original review, I said that I was having great luck with this face primer because, unlike other silicone-based primers, it contains kaolin (white clay) which works quite well to combat my oily skin. Well I've been using this primer every day since I wrote my review, and I have to tell you that I love it more now than I did when I wrote my review! We've been having unseasonably hot weather here in San Diego these last few days, and I am constantly impressed by how this product keeps my powder foundation in tact and looking fresh for HOURS longer than if I had skipped it. This baby keeps not only my foundation in place but my concealer as well. It may be a challenge to find Black Radiance products in your area, but I'm telling you, if you are an oily-skinned gal like me, it's worth the hunt. For around six bucks, it's a true wonder-product for me, and the best part is that it can double as a great eyeshadow primer as well. Oh, and I want to add that it has never once broken me out. LOVE.

And finally, I'm travelling back to a review I wrote over a year ago:

Kiss My Face Moisture Shave (click here for my original review)

In my original review, I said that I had been using this for over a decade. Well, I am pleased to say that that has not changed! I still use Kiss My Face Moisture Shave every single day, and as you can tell if you do a search for shave creams, gels or lotions on this blog, I have not reviewed another product that has ever taken its place. Why? For me, it simply works better than any other shaving product I've ever used. For me, foams and creams don't allow for the closeness I prefer (and sometimes they make my razor drag against my skin). Other shave lotions don't seem to have enough slip to enable a nice, smooth, razor-burn-free shave. With Kiss My Face Moisture Shave, I get the best of all worlds every single time: a close shave, a smooth shave, and a shave that leaves my legs soft and hydrated. I never get razor burn on my legs, and very rarely do I see bumps or ingrown hairs. Plus, the scents are fabulous! I think in my original review I said that my favorite was Peaches & Cream. Well that has since changed and I really prefer Key Lime these days. But I have to tell ya, that is the only thing that has changed since my initial review. This one is a true, honest Holy Grail product for me and I don't see myself ever switching brands. If you haven't tried Kiss My Face Moisture Shave before, you can find it at most drugstores (CVS, Rite Aid, etc.) in the natural beauty aisle and it retails for around $8. I know that's pricey, but for me, it's worth every single penny. Oh, and Mr. Recessionista has become a loyal user as well after trying my bottle (and shhhh! Don't tell him this, but I've gotten a few ex-boyfriends hooked on this stuff too!).

That's it for my follow-ups...I'm going back to bed! Oh, but before I go, I thought I'd share some random thoughts with ya:

1) Did you see Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty? I was kind of looking forward to it (as I do with any type of beauty-related show on TV) but I thought this was just kind meh. Did you like it? Speaking of beauty-related TV shows, does anyone remember that makeup artist reality show from a few years ago called Blush? I wonder if they're ever going to bring that back! It was cheesy but fun!

2) I changed my Firefox persona again (last week it was a cupcake theme) and this one is soooo pretty I just have to share: click here to try on vector flowers.

3) For my fellow My So Called Life fans out there, did ya see this?