Okay - here's my final thoughts - Definitely like the Smashbox the best. I don't wear alot of makeup and use a light hand with my mineral (powder) foundation. The primer makes your skin feel so smooth. I noticed a difference around my eyes, which are where I have a few small lines - the primer definitely smoothed things out. I have one (yes ONE - not sure how it happened) enlarged pore, and the primer makes that invisible. I do think my makeup lasts longer. I'm not one to "check my make-up" often but I have been the last week while testing the two primers. On days I worked, my makeup looked good all day long. I'm curious as to how the primer will perform in our hot/humid months. I'm wondering if it will "melt"? I will say that while I like the primer and I see it's benefits, I don't think it is as great as the author of the book does. But for now, I'm wearing it. Oh and as for the price, you use so little of the primer, that it should last quite a while. I purchased a large size sample for $12, and I would imagine just that sample is going to last me for some time. tina

I have used Clinique 'repairwear' eye cream for about 18 years. I use it in the morning and at night I can not live without it. Nothing makes wrinkles go away but you need to moisturize, it just makes the wrinkles look softer not so deep. I have very sensitive skin and this is the only eye cream that does not bother me, Clinique has two creams the other makes my eyes puff up. I think the skin around your eyes is more sensitive than the face so you need a cream made for the eyes lots of companies make them.

Have you tried Philosopy? I don't get any irritation even during major allergy season. Renewed Hope is my favorite, but I tend to need something with less oil. The miracle worker line has a hyer hydration level. I saw you got what you needed last night, but this morning I had an email from Philosophy that gives you 5 free minis with any order with code SKINTRIAL through the 21st. The renewed hope eye is one of the 5 samples. Theu have a trial size trio of the miralce worker -- that would let you try 8 products -- plus you get to chose 3 samples when you order. The selection varies and may or may not offer something additional, but they are nice to have for travel.

Pat. I mostly use Kirks on the boys hair also. One thing I truely HATE is when kids have a stinky head...iI've found that even shampooing 3 times with shampoo kids can still have a stink head. My boys have oily heads so that could be why. Anyway Kirks on their heads and their heads smell so very clean and fresh. I do use a chamomile tea rinse.. I used to use lemon juice, they are both blondies, but I tried the Chamomile and wow it left their hair silky with a natural shine. so every night I brew 2 cups of Chamomile LOL glad I found a cheap brand that's 97cents for 25. I think though I'll try one tea bag and just let it steep an hour or so than dilute it some and split it in half for each boy. For those of you that don't know Kirks is a lovely coconut castile bar soap that can be used as a shampoo you just have to use a acidic rinse afterwards to restore PH. Kirks has a shampoo but I've never seen it at a store, ive been really really wanting to try it. So if any of you have please report to me if you like it. Thank You.