sammy

Joined: 01/30/2008

Makeup Points: 27

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About Me:

This is my first experience with a web group of any kind. I always said that the web is only good for my job or for shopping -- my line was that if you're not paying me for it or I'm not buying something, I'm not going to do it. But your site has changed my mind.

Age:

My Drink:

Yerba Mate

City/State:

Eye Color:

Green

Skin Type:

Oily

Skin Tone:

Ivory

Special Skin Characteristics:

Acne

Hair Color:

Blonde

Color Is:

Natural

Hair Type:

Wavy

Hair Texture:

Fine

Vices:

Coffee

Face Creams

Desert Island Items:

My husband

My horses

My dogs

My Beauty Secret:

A good way to keep your teeth white is to brush them in the car -- no toothpaste. (You do this in addition to, not instead of, regular brushing with toothpaste). A friend of my turned me on to this and since then, I've discovered that several dentist friends also do the same thing. You have to be careful not to brush hard, since that can damage your gums. It is also a good trick if you've become habituated to smoking in the car.

My Routine:

Can only imagine this since I don't really get glam any more. I think the logic is that if I don't try I can't fail. But it's amazing that it can take me a solid 15 minutes to do a good natural look.

My Horror Story:

I can't blame my mom for any of these. And most involved things with more staying power than makeup. My crewcut -- which was self-inflicted in a feeble attempt to punish my boyfriend at the time -- has to be right up there. But I wouldn't trade that experience in either. It was a good lesson in how people make assumptions based on how you look. And it was wonderful to be able to drive with the windows down and not get hair in my lipstick.

My Celebrity Look-a-like:

Hands down, I'm told it's Daryl Hannah -- which just proves that most people only see hair color and breasts. I really look more like Bill Murray with a blonde wig.

Fav Product #1

I can't live without this product...

Zia Fresh Papaya Enzyme Peel

This exfoliates without any irritation or drying and helps keep things balanced. I've loved this for years and keep coming back to it again and again. A jar lasts forever. It sounds like it might be similar to the Juice Green Apple Peel (which I plan on trying) that has received such good reviews from this site. I think it speaks really well for both products that they sell a small trial size version -- suggests they are confident that if you try it you will like it.

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Your rating: None Average: 4.8 (15 votes)

Fav Product #2

I wouldn't die, but I would suffer greatly without this product...

Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask

This mask, which looks like actual dirt that you mix with water to make what looks like actual mud, has some serious drawing power. I can only use it occasionally, so it's best after a gentle steam and papaya peel.

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Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (9 votes)

Fav Product #3

Without this product, I'd have to start drinking at noon ;-)

Apple Cider Vinegar

I have this site to thank for this one. I think I'm on my fourth bottle now. It took a while, but I have really noticed an improvement in my skin and appetite. I have no problem drinking it straight, but I'm a little concerned about long-term (since I plan on continuing it indefinitely) effects on tooth enamel. I make sure I don't take it right before I brush my teeth, which according to what I'm seeing online, is the worst. And I always rinse with water really well afterward. Does anyone have any hints on this?

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Your rating: None Average: 4.9 (15 votes)