Cosmetics Reviews
L’Oreal Smooth-Intense Caring Conditioner
Buying shampoos and conditioners in the grocery has now become harder because there are so many permutations that I really have to take the time to read through the labels. My mother becomes impatient waiting for me, and so sometimes I just go by the manufacturer. One such purchase …
Lush Each Peach Massage Bar
I am a die hard fan of Lush. I have been making my purchase every single month without fail. There is definitely something from the site that will interest me. I do hope to keep shipping fees on the low thus purchase as much items that interest me however this …
Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS Upload Style Volume Cream
I have rarely used any hair care product by the brand Schwarzkopf because it is not carried widely in drugstores or even salons in Canada, and when I can find it, it is very pricey. I did find a hair care retailer that carries many products in this brand …
Estee Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser
I had been wanting to buy this product since I tried the version for oily skin, the Perfectly Clean in the blue tube. My skin is not oily though, just combination with some drier areas, so that is why I bought this one, as it says it is for …
Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser (all skin types)
I am an avid user of Olay products. For the past year, I have used the Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 moisturizer on my face and neck and it has brought me great skin moisturizing and protects my face from the harsh effects of the sun. I have not been …
OPI Nail Lacquer in Gargantuan Green Grape
Never would I thought that I would wear a color like OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Gargantuan Green Grape because I normally wear black, light pinks, french tip and sometimes red. I also might try on another color for a day or 2 but nothing really to make it become …
Mac Togetherness Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
I have a lot of eyeshadow kits but this compact eyeshadow kit is another of my faves; seeing blue and violet/purple as my favorite eyeshadow colours the reason why I like this and the other Blue My Mind shade is that I get to use them all at the …
TRESemme Colour Thrive Daily Colour Lock In Spray
Sometimes I find that I have to use a product in a few different ways before it will do what it claims to do for me. This is definitely the case with TRESemme Colour Thrive Daily Colour Lock In Spray. I have not had good luck with hair care …
Axe Heat Citrus 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner
I have used many products to wash my hair. It seems that most of the time, the product can never deliver what my hair needs, exactly. I have only had a couple of shampoos or conditioner’s that have really made my hair better. One shampoo that I have recently …
Avon Basic Silicone Glove Hand Cream
I have a new favorite and I am so excited about it. It’s Avon Basic Silicone Glove Hand Cream and this product is absolutely fabulous! It is creamy, soft and protects my hands throughout the day.
Ever since Mary Kay changed their formula for their Satin Hands Hand …
Clinique Different Lipstick in Plum Brandy
I don’t remember when I got this Clinique lipstick in Plum Brandy. It was probably in one of those Clinique bonuses that I love to get with a purchase every couple of months. I love to take advantage of those GWP (gift with purchase) promotions, first of all because …
Too Faced Teddy Bear Brush Set
This has to be one of my favorite brush sets that I have ever used. I love these brushes! I haven’t tried a lot of brush sets, only a few, but this set is definitely one of the ones that I would recommend to anyone. This Teddy Bear Brush …
Avon Arabian glow bronzing pearls
I really like Avon products, I know that they are not what they used to be but they are still good. I remember my mother had an Avon nail lash and she never used it, when we opened it, after more than 3 years it was as new liquid …
Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Mousse
I can not say that i am a big fan of Dove products however i did get my hands on them every now and then. I have not love every single Dove products though some of them work great while most of them work averagely, a small percentage of …
MAC Prep & Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
I recently purchased the MAC Prep & Prime Transparent Finishing Powder. I bought it because I have the worst oily skin and I hate the fact that a few hours after applying makeup, I always have a huge shiny patch of skin in the middle of my forehead and …
e.l.f. Essential All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade
I purchased Essential All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade by elf from the on-line cosmetics store shopmissa.com for the bargain price of 1 dollar.Its description states that it can be used to illuminate and also condition skin fora natural color that can last all day long.It can also be …
TCB Naturals Hair and Scalp Conditioner
I have used a few TCB products. Though they are not my favorite, they are one of the better brands of hair products on the market. Knowing this I decided to purchase some of their hair dress. I am tired of using different ones and was hoping that TCB …
Alberto V05 Tea Therapy Conditioner
This is my personal experience with Alberto VO5 Tea Therapy with Calming Chamomile Tea Conditioner.
The bottle claims it is a nourishing conditioner. Also stated is that it is a rich formula and you’ll get 2X stronger hair. Be cautioned though, there is an asterisk after that statement!
Upon …
Double ended smokey eye brush
I received this brush as a gift. I use it almost everyday to apply my eye make up. I have always wanted Smokey eyes, and now I can get them anytime I want. This brush is easy to use and helps me apply my eye makeup effectively to get …
Kate Jones’ Super Sunblock
The only sunblock I`ve stayed with for the last two years.
The Kate Jones` Super sunblock as it states by it`s brand, can only be bought online. You could buy it through www.kate-jones.com. Kate Jones offers a wide variety of beauty products suitable for each and every skin type whether …
E.L.F. Studio Line lip primer and plumper
In the past five years I’ve seen all sorts of lip plumping products, none of which I had any interest in trying. I have no need for a plumper lip, I maybe not be blessed in many areas but full lips is one area that I am. I have …
Chap-X Lip Balm
Many parents recommand giving their child ChapStick to treat chapped lips, but the result can sometime lead to drier lips in the future. However, there’s a new lip balm in the market, and it proves to be even more effective.
The Chap-X Lip Balm, helps protect dry, chapped, sore, and …
Herbal Essences Conditioner
I have been using Herbal Essences off and on for about five years and I love their new line of products. Their conditioner works quite well and it doesn’t leave your hair feeling oily. Also, it responds well to heat styling or other hair care products. …
Covergirl Trublend Foundation
I have used many foundations through my short amount of years but never had any luck finding one I enjoyed using, until I found Covergirl’s Trublend liquid foundation.
The glass container it comes in is very nice. The brand I used previously had a plastic container and it …
Urban Decay Eye shadow primer potion
My favorite thing about this primer is the bottle that it comes in. The bottle is unique, a pretty purple, easy to use, easy to open and I love the color. This is a good product overall but I have used better. This primer is creamy, long lasting, easy …
Covergirl Clean Pressed Powder
This was the first powder I ever owned, and I’ve had it for quite a few years now. I use this to set my foundation or just to keep my face matte during the day, and I think this is a pretty decent face powder for the affordable price …
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
It’s not often that I find a product that cleans my skin well I also have a big issue with finding a product that is affordable enough for me to want to hold on to it. I mean lets be honest, there is no way I can keep spending …
Jheri Redding Finishers SHine Hair Spray
Usually I like Jheri Redding Products, so when I was searching for an aerosol hair spray recently, I decided to try Jheri Redding Finishers Shine Hair Spray.
The product comes in a tall purple can with an aerosol sprayer. The product claims to provide “exceptional shine” and “super styling”. …
Soft and Gentle Aromatherapy Anti Stress Deodorant
I have used this brand of Deodorants for years. There is quite a few scents out in this range, and quite recently there has been a few new additions. I don’t tend to stick to the same scent from this range, as there isn’t 1 that I like any …
Garnier Fructis Style Curl Construct Mousse
Having naturally curly, yet fine hair, I’m constantly trying new products out. I recently tried the Garnier Fructis Style with Fruit Micro-Waxes Curl Construct Moussse and love it.
This product is great. It’s lightweight yet provides me with a frizz-free style. It pumps up my curls with bounce and volume …
Burt’s Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme
I got this hand creme because I was looking for something that would last longer than regular lotion. I work with paper at my job and my hands dry out quickly. I got tired of reapplying lotion so many times throughout the day and I felt I was wasting …
Dabur Herbolene, Pure Petroleum Jelly with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E
Usually there is nothing much added in petroleum jelly and usually comes in its pure form. When I saw the Dabur Herbolene petroleum jelly with Aloe Vera extracts and Vitamin E I thought what a brilliant idea why didn’t anyone think of it before?
Well to start with, I …
Queen Helene The Original Mud Pack Maque
My all time favorite mud mask to use to help keep blemishes away and keep my skin looking younger and brighter is Queen Helene The Original Mud Pack Masque with Natural English Clay. It really helps draw out impurities in my skin and leaves it feeling so soft and …
Tarte Cosmetics
Tarte cosmetics are all very new and sleek, which I like about them, but it is the actual makeup that makes the difference. I love that the ingredients in this line are clean, simple and natural so that you can always figure out what it is that is …
Revlon Pink in the Afternoon Lipstick
Most of the time I prefer to wear lipgloss rather than lipstick. My preference for lipgloss stems from experiences with lipstick products that were either too messy or did not stay on long enough. I have a friend who is constantly raving about this product. It …
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Colour Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment
I have used the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deep conditioning hair treatment a few times in the past and it is a great product that really works. The one I am currently using is formulated especially for coloured hair which has an extra tendency to get dry and …
Pond’s Dry Skin Cream
I recently started a new skin care regimen because the hot summer heat and humidity has ravished my skin. This product is designed to deeply hydrate the skin. Although the moisturizer contains mineral oil, it promises not to clog the pores and to be suitable for use …
Avon Strawberry Sorbet Bubble Bath
I love a nice Bubble Bath but to be honest I am never really in 1 all that much. I like to soak in a bath and will easily spend 50 minutes in the bath easily enough. Although i’m sure I can spare this amount of time on a …
L’oreal Magic Perfecting Base Face Primer
The name of the product is the “L’oreal Magic Perfecting Base Face Primer by Studio Secrets Professionals”. Yes, I know; it’s a mouthful! It comes in a clear glass jar with a black plastic screw on top. I have to admit that the packaging is definitely …
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
The Product
The container is a pink plastic bottle.
This has a mild powdery and floral scent.
This has a thick consistency but not sticky. The lotion itself is opaque pink in color.
The retail price for a 15 fl oz bottle (based in drugstore.com) is $4.79.
My Experience and Opinion
I started using this …
Avocado & Oatmeal Purifying Facial Clay Mask
One of the worst facial mask I have used to exfoliate and brighten up my skin was Freeman Avocado & Oatmeal Purifying Facial Clay Mask. It burned and irritated my skin and left if really dried out. I wouldn’t recommend you use this natural facial mask if you have …
Dermafirm’s Vitamin C Peeling Gel
Today, I will be reviewing about one of the most effective products that I have used, Dermafirm’s Vitamin C Peeling Gel. I bought this product at http://www.vitamincpeeling.com but you could also find it at its main site which is http://www.ilovekb.com.
First of all, this product is quite expensive. It retails …
Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Firming Moisturizer
I have tried numerous moisturizers over the years, and as I get older, they become more and more necessary. The skin on my face is becoming increasingly dry as I age, and it is also losing firmness and elasticity. My daily routine now consists of a wrinkle …
Jessica McClintock Perfume Body Lotion
I love lotion and scented products and almost everyone who knows me knows this about me. Since I am known for this, a friend of mine purchased a perfumed lotion for me from Jessica McClintock. I had never really used Jessica McClintock and was just hoping it would be …
Glysomed Hand Cream
I am not a big fan of hand creams generally, because I hate the greasy and sticky feeling they leave on my hands, and I wash my hands so often during the day, that applying hand cream seems pointless and a waste of money, time and effort. This winter, …
Lip Smacker Lip Balm in Vanilla Lights
The Product
Vanilla lights is a pale purple color with lots of micro shimmers.
The container is a pale purple tube with a dome-shaped transparent cap.
This has a sweet and sort of waxy scent but I did not detect any particular taste, however.
This has a hard and sticky consistency.
The retail price …
Dove Men Plus Care Bar Soap
A few weeks ago, I needed to buy some more soap. Normally, I am a man who likes to purchase affordable brands and doesn’t really have a preference in terms of what promises it might make to me (moisturizes, makes me more attractive to women, etc.) or what kind …
Fusion Beauty Lash Fusion XL Mascara
I’m very iffy about this Fusion Beauty Lash Fusion XL Mascara, sometimes it gave me good results and sometimes it gave me bad results. I definitely do not use this mascara if I’m in a rush or I don’t really feel like spending too much time on my mascara, …
Coastal Scents 88 Color Make up Palette
I was looking for a make up palette for an upcoming wedding of my friend. I will be carrying it because I will do my make up at the venue. I shop for kinds of make up at Landmark Cosmetic stalls. It has a variation of make up palette …
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