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Garden Botanika
report by Gayle of the Cosmetic Connection Product Panel

I really got hooked on the products since I visited a Garden Botanika store a couple of years ago. I shop there often and always come out with something new to try. The prices are very reasonable and the quality of the products are excellent. You can order a catalog at www.gardenbotanika.com or shop online. I am also a Garden Club member which entitles me to 10% off all purchases, all the time: 20% off on all purchases made on the first Tuesday of each month and 30% on all purchases made 3 days before to 3 days after your birthday. A low annual membership fee is required but well worth it if you shop there as much as I do.

Eyeshadow ($8.50)
The eyeshadows come in little pots with nice screw lids and the colors range from cool to warm. Mattes and frosts are available. I found the shadow to be long lasting and crease proof. This is probably due to the mineral-based pigments and various botanical extracts. This shadow stays on unlike some others I have tried. If you are looking for a good eyeshadow, I really recommend this one.

Blush ($9.50)
The blush comes in a bigger pot with a screw top lid. Cool and warm shades are available. I like this blush because it is sheer and natural looking. It sits well on foundation and also a bare face. As with all powder blushes, I have to reapply at noon because it has faded away.

Mascara ($7)
I really like this mascara. It went on clean without clumps and did not streak, smear or flake. My lashes looked thicker and longer and it was easy to remove, too. It is safe for contact lens wearers. I highly recommend this mascara.

Eye Pencil ($6.50)
The soft creamy eye pencils smudge easily. They are available in basic colors like black, brown, grey, etc. and they coordinate with the eyeshadows. They are long lasting and they sharpen very easily. I think this is a very good eye pencil but I just wish it came in more colors.

Sheer Lip Crayon ($7.50)
If your lips are dry and chapped, the sheer lip crayon is for you. This big crayon brings moisture and color to the lips. The colors are very sheer and not overpowering. It works well over lipstick because it has a glossy effect. I really like this product and have used quite a few of these. The sheer lip crayon sharpens easily like all of the other Garden Botanika pencils I have used.


 

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