What really works?

Don't you just hate it when you buy something new and it doesn't live up to all those promises the advertisements made? It seems that most advertisments are half exaggeration! Girlymom over at The Red Door is asking us to post some product reviews of things we have used and really liked. Here are a few of my favorites.

The Works Tub and Shower cleaner.

This stuff is awesome. We have well water, so our tub not only has the normal soap grunge, but hard water deposits. I buy the bottle of it and squirt down the sides of the tub, leaving the tub plugged so when it runs down the side the bottom is cleaned too. I turn on the exhaust fan, leave the room for about 10 minutes. When I come back, all I have to do is wipe down the tub and rinse it - it's clean!

Max Factor Lipfinity.
This is long wearing lip color. I can put this on in the morning and it really does last all day. I do reapply it if I go out again at night, but it really lasts and doesn't seem to dry out.

L'oreal Bare Naturals Mineral Makeup

I know many of you have admired my flawless skin, (ha,ha) this is how I do it! :)

I heard of quite a few people who enjoyed the mineral makeup, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money for it. I tried this shortly after it came out and have really liked it. It is easy to use and a jar of it lasts a long time. It comes with a brush so you don't have to get that separately. I always used cream foundation before and find this looks more natural and my skin rarely has breakouts anymore. (One would think that at 47 years old, that would no longer be a problem!) I use the foundation, blush and also the eye shadow. The foundation and blush cost about $14 for a jar but Walgreens often has them priced for half off 1 jar if you buy another. As I said earlier a jar lasts a long time.

Hamilton Beach Panini Press and Sandwich Maker

I got this at Christmas and I love it. First of all, it doesn't take much space because it stores standing up. Second - it makes great sandwiches! They turn out nice and crispy just like the panini's you buy in a restaurant. I have tried different types of bread, meat and cheese and enjoyed them. This press has a floating head so it accomodates thicker sandwiches without problems. These sandwiches work well to make a quick supper!

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Another favorite product is Mr Clean magic eraser. It really does live up to the advertisements. For other product reviews visit Girlymom here. If you post your own review let her know and she will add a link to her blog.