Review: Carol's Daughter Tui Leave-In

Uh-oh :(

The saying goes, "your first mind is your best mind", and I should have heeded that advice this weekend, because all I can say now is, "Dang it!".

On last Friday, I noticed that I was about to run out of my beloved CD Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner (CDBVLIC). So, Saturday, I made a jaunt to Sephora at the Galleria Mall to re-up my CDBVLIC supply.

As a die-hard PJ, I wouldn't dare re-purchase the same thing twice, so being extra, I opted for the CD Tui Leave-In Conditioner. I should have known better... the sales rep (who was fantastic by the way) told me that CDBVLIC was specifically for dry hair, and CDTLIC was geared toward normal-to-dry hair. Why didn't I listen? I purchased the CD Tui Leave In, and I really regret it - here's why...

Lingering 'old fruit' smell in my hair

Takes 3x more sprays of Tui vs. Black Vanilla on a section of hair to detangle and moisturize

My twist and curl isn't as defined - more fluffy frizz when I am styling

Dare I say... light residue?!!?

This product doesn't earn a full middle finger, but definitely a thumbs down. I felt like I was spraying fruity scented water on my hair. Tui Leave-In is definitely not for dry 3c/4a/4b hair. As soon, as I get some time this week, you better believe I'll be at Sephora exchanging this stuff for my good ol' CD Black Vanilla Leave-In.

Overall Rating:

I AM NOT ORANGE!

I wish I could give this mess the middle finger.

I bought Sephora's Bare Escentuals Exclusive Get Started Kit for $60. I was so excited to try this stuff the same night I bought it, so I fired up my laptop and popped in the DVD. Per the DVD instructions, included in the kit, I used a literal "sprinkle" of the mineral powder and lightly buffed it on my face. Although coverage is decent, I ran into 3 major problems.

1. After 5 minutes of wear, the color morphed to a hideous reddish orange. Never had a tan in my life (don't need one either), but after application I glowed carrot orange. Hideous and embarassing.
2. Too many steps and brushes. Sprinkle, swirl, tap, buff, set....damn I DO have a life and a job to tend to!
3. Gave me breakouts on my forehead, cheeks, and nose! No explanation needed.

I took this -ish back to the store after 2 weeks, and suddenly my face cleared up. A kit of overpriced crap!