What They Say: "The fast easy way to remove hair from legs, arms, body and bikini area&with long lasting smoothness. Just press on, stroke, pull off - hair is lifted away with the bulb of the root, so regrowth appears slower, softer, finer. Smooth results last up to 8 beautiful weeks. Works with your body heat. Washes easily with warm water. Moisturizes and leaves skin touchably soft and smooth. Contains 20 ready to use, double sided strips (40 strips total)."

• First ever water-rinsable gel wax strips.
• Works with your own body heat to lift hair away with the root.
• Pre-cut sizes - for every waxing need!
• Soft cloth strips conform to your every curve for comfortable, effective hair removal.
• Works on short hair.
• Smooth results last up to 8 weeks!
• Helps reduce the appearance of hair regrowth.
• Salon Tested - Dermatologist Tested.
• Kit Includes: 40 Ready to Use Strips (20 Double-Sided Strips) and Complete Instructions in English and Spanish.

Melissa Says: These strips were very similar to the others I recently reviewed by Nair, except that the wax did not seem to remove hair quite as well. On the other hand, they didn't seem to hurt as much. However, I don't know how much good that will do you if you have to go over areas more than once and then get sore and irritated skin anyway. They recommend not using on hair less than 1/4" long, and let me assure you that if you aren't patient enough to let your hair grow that long on your legs, this won't be working for you.

Retail Price: $7.99 (at drugstores and superstores)

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What They Say: "Restore! Intensive revitalizing treatment comforts, soothes & restores tired feet.
* French Lavender & Tea Tree Oil gently soothe and hydrate tired feet.
* Feet feel rejuvenated & refreshed."

Melissa Says: Oh, boy. This one did not impress me in the least. The smell was a bit much, and not all that pleasant; the formula felt thin and unsubstantial while applying; and it dried quickly to a strange powdery texture. Afterward, I felt no added softness, but instead my feet looked somewhat dry and still had a powdery feel. Basically, I didn't get anything out of it except a scent that wouldn't leave for a while. Meh.

Retail Price: app. $6.00 (at drugstores and superstores)

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Melissa Tried It: This is part of the segment of Sally Hansen cosmetics inspired by TLC's "What Not to Wear" makeup artist Carmindy. I chose to try the Quartz shade, shown to the left. These compacts each include a lid, countour and highlight shade. These shadows are super-smooth (finely-milled), easily blendable/buildable and do in fact complement each other really well. They have lasting power comparable to many department-store brands I've used that don't necessarily claim extended wear. For anyone who doesn't feel adept at choosing individual shades on their own to create a coordinated eye look, this would take the guesswork out. For everyone else, it's a convenient all-in-one package that creates a put-together eye look. Overall, a pretty sure bet at a very reasonable price. Fragrance-free and paraben-free. $7.99, drugstores.

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Melissa Tried It: Quick, convenient and compact. It's true that this subtle product fits the bill on those counts. It dries within a minute, so can be done on the fly. I tried the Soft Pink shade versus the Clear, and while it does add instant subdued shine (and even the pink was practically clear), you may be surprised by how subtle it actually is. The benefits might more largely be in the conditioning ingredients it imparts, which can't be a bad thing. It does wear away slowly and almost imperceptibly, but it's largely unnoticeable because of the slightness of its added shine. If you're looking for a SUPER low-maintenance way to add just a little something to your natural nails, you may in fact like this. $6.29, at drugstores and more everywhere.

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What They say: Make Nails Hard like Wraps in 1 Easy Step!

• Everything you want in a nail wrap...now in a bottle!
• This is the perfect nail polish solution for women who want hard, strong, beautiful nails but do not have time for salon visits and expensive nail wraps.
• Professional brush provides ultra-smooth, flawless application.
• Brush on strength and beauty in just one easy step!
• No DBP, Toluene or Free Formaldehyde.
• Available in 20 flawless shades.

Special Ingredients:
Patented formula with Acrylic Gel seals and hardens nails with an instant, long-lasting wrap-like surface and a smooth, shiny finish.

Melissa Says: I'm not one who likes to keep long nails, but I do hate when nail color starts to recede from the tips just a couple of days after application, so I wanted to give this stuff a try and see if it really was tough and helped to keep nails strong. I am happy to say that this formula is strong and lasts several days (for me about a week) with great shine and no chipping. I tried this is Sheer Beige Gloss for a super long-lasting natural look and have been very happy with it.

Retail Price: $4.99 (at drugstores and superstores)

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What They Say: "Toluene-free, DPB-free and free from added formaldehyde, and delivering the ultimate shine and color of a long-lasting professional manicure. Patented formula builds stronger nails with keratin and minerals, and contains natural marine pearl, conditioning rice bran and marine botanicals. Custom bottle with comfort-grip cap and exclusive brush assure the smoothest, flawless application. 24 shades bring runway color to a mass audience - colors that appeal to a wide range of women and lifestyles."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: This new formula from Sally Hansen delivered nice enough shine, but I felt like it didn't apply as smoothly as it could have and was more prone to brush marks than some of their other colors. It did stay on well, without showing chipping or wearoff on the tips for about 3-4 days. An acceptable nail color, though not my favorite. But if you're very sensitive to chemical smells in many polishes, this could be an additional option for you.

Retail Price: app. $7.00 (at drugstores and superstores)

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What They Say: "Beyond Perfect Collagen Lip Lift is a non-surgical alternative to beautiful lips. This advanced nourishing lip treatment with Shea Butter, Collagen, French Lavender and Orchid super-moisturizes and plumps lips. With use, lips are smoother, fuller, incredibly soft and more youthful. The appearance of fine, dry lines are diminished. As a lipstick base, it locks on color. As used alone, it plumps lips and fills in lines. Available in 5 beautiful, sheer shades. Beyond Perfect Protein Nail Color is available in coordinating shades."

Jen's Experience: After trying Sally Hansen's Beyond Perfect Nail Colors, I thought this would be a slam dunk. Then again, Sally Hansen is all about the nail color, and much less into lips. And that becomes clear with this product. As a lipstick, it's okay. The color I chose (Spa Sandalwood) is good. The texture is a little thick, but since the goal is reducing lines and wrinkles, that's acceptable. Except that it doesn't work for that. Or as a lip plumper. It's just a mediocre lipstick that doesn't even last that long. Color me disappointed.

Retail Price: $6.99 (at drugstores and mass market retailers)

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What They Say:
* No chipping or fading for up to 10 days!
* Exclusive acrylic polymer complex dries any nail color in 30 seconds!
* Double UV filters shield manicure from fading and discoloring
* Superior shine

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: This is my ultimate favorite topcoat - not just for the fact that it helps keep this *ahem* shall we say, clumsy? girl from ruining her nails by making them dry in a snap, but ALSO because the smooth shine it leaves behind is so pretty. Really, this is worth every single little penny. Fortunately, you don't have to save a lot of pennies to get it! This finshes off every home manicure of mine fabulously.

Retail Price: $4.99 (at drugstores everywhere)

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(Alissa)
Polish Used: Living Nightmare Black Nail Polish

(Jamie)
Polish Used: Cover Girl “Boundless Color” in Midnight Magic (#610)

(Toya)
Polish Used: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lycra Wear in Black Satin

(Jen)
Polish Used: CHANEL Black Satin (color available in department stores)

(Melissa)
Polish Used: Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in Black Out