Crystal Schwanke

Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 Is Great for a Small Range of Skin Tones

May 21, 2013
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I’ll start by saying that I really like this product, but it’s definitely not going to work for everyone. The color is a bit…strange. Honestly, it has such a bluish-pink undertone that I look a little dead before it has time to sink into my skin. However, that mostly disappears as I blend it and [...]

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The Great Gatsby Movie Review

May 18, 2013
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If seeing The Great Gatsby hadn’t been part of some much-needed girl time, I’d be disappointed that I watched it in the theater and not on my TV at home, for much less than I spent on a movie ticket. It’s a beautiful, dazzling movie. I loved the cinematography, the costumes, the hair, and I [...]

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You’d Never Guess That Kimberley’s Bakeshoppe Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Came from Walmart or Kroger

May 3, 2013
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I’ve been disappointed too many times over the years by the things that came out of the Walmart and Kroger bakeries. I’m sure there are some fantastic desserts in those stores somewhere, but I just haven’t found them. I was in my monthly “I need chocolate” rage that my husband recognized before I did, and [...]

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Living Proof Amp Instant Texture Volumizer Seems Like a Gimmick, But It Works

May 2, 2013
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I used my Beauty Insider points to get a fairly large sample of this product when I made my last Sephora order. It was a gamble that ended up paying off, since my roots have been falling flat and my hair’s just limp and lifeless while in serious need of a haircut. I’d heard good [...]

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Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Push-Up Bra Is Phenomenal for “Mom Boobs”

May 1, 2013
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You know how the girls aren’t where they used to be, back before you had kids and maybe even breastfed one or two of them? The Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Push-Up bra lets me remain in a state of denial about all that. The cool thing is, you can get them in so many different [...]

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John Frieda Full Repair Full Body Shampoo and Conditioner Restore Bounce and Shine

April 30, 2013
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I’ve been using up a lot of my most loved products lately and I’m trying not to buy more until I use up this massive stash of mediocre stuff and samples I’ve been accumulating. My shampoo and conditioner were gone and I wasn’t totally sold on the replacements I’d been using, so I pulled a [...]

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Coach Love Perfume Is a Romantic Woody Floral for Spring

April 29, 2013
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Coach Love pleasantly surprised me. I’ve been used to the fruity florals and nearly-wimpy florals that seem to be the offerings from most brands lately. Granted, I love Coach Poppy and Poppy Flower, but I like perfume for every mood, and fruity-florals aren’t exactly one-size-fits-all when it comes to the days of the week.

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Walkin’ Talkin’ Pinkie Pie Is Cute for My Little Pony Lovers, but the Thrill Quickly Wears Off

April 26, 2013
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My daughter desperately wanted this toy when she saw it at Target once we finally took her to spend her allowance. Unfortunately, she was a few dollars short, so we talked her into saving a little longer and then making her purchase if she still wanted it. That was all she could talk about for [...]

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Nutritional Yeast Flavoring Is Fantastic for Those Who Don’t Eat Cheese

April 25, 2013
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When I first heard about nutritional yeast flavoring, I was completely skeptical. I thought there was no way it’d really taste like cheese, and I expected the texture to be off-putting. Still, I’m a sucker for a new health food, and this one ended up being no exception, especially when I had a 20 percent [...]

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