Cosmetics Reviews
Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser by Aveda
I have used the Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser by Aveda since my early high school years, and I continue to use it to this day, now that I am an out-of-college working professional. My skin is generally oily in the summer and dry during the winter seasons. …
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Perfect Lipstick in Love Bite
I never thought I could find a great lipstick in Victoria’s Secret. I mean, like their underwear and sleepwear and that is always the reason why I go to their store, because they always have a sale going on. I never really noticed their cosmetics until this one time. …
Simply Basic sun kissed plumeria body lotion
I have been a loyal purchaser of Simply Basic’s sun-kissed plumeria body lotion (and the body spray) for many years. There aren’t too many products of this type that I will buy more than once, but I have bought a new lotion every time I’ve run out since …
President’s choice moisturising creme
I had herd a lot about the Presidents choice moisturising creme by my friends and even my senior college mates during my studies in the college. Actually when I had been to my friends sisters house there I saw the product of the moisturising lotion was kept on …
Loreal Color Vive Gentle Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
I have gone through, bottle after bottle trying to find the best shampoo for my hair. After colouring it so many times, ive left my hair dry, dull and at breakage point. In the past i had used color vive gentle shampoo and it worked great but it …
Smooth Away hair removal
I was amazed at the positive enthusiasm that some people posted in the internet about this product. I wouldn’t be reading them unless I have problems with body hairs. I am currently using Veet for my legs but it’s only good for the legs, you can’t have veet in …
Eyes Lips Face Makeup Mist & Set Spray
I recently purchased the Eyes Lips Face Makeup Mist & Set Spray from the ELF Studio Line. I ordered it from their website online and the only thing I must mention is that it took forever to get to my house. ELF orders always take forever and you can’t …
Maybelline Eye Studio- 24-Hour Color Tattoo
Maybelline’s “24-Hour Color Tattoo” eye shadow is undoubtedly the longest lasting eye shadow I have ever used. Granted, I have never worn it the full 24 hours. I presume that if I needed to be wearing eye shadow for 24-hours, Color Tattoo would definitely be my best friend.
Color …
Degree Fine Fragrance Sexy Intrigue Body Mist
Every time I was around one of my good friends, I couldn’t help but notice how amazing her perfume was. We could hang out for hours and it still smelled as strongly when she first came over as when she left. Finally, after weeks of wondering what she was …
Bath and Body Works Pleasures Cool Citrus Basil Body Lotion
Someone at work was selling Bath and Body Works products again and I wasn’t too interested in buying one because I already had a ton of perfumes and lotions at home that I just wasn’t using.
Nevertheless I decided to take a look at the products anyway and ended …
CONAIR Ion Shine Hair Dryer
Before I bought the CONAIR Ion Shine Hair Dryer, I had been using a really old blow dryer that my mom had been using for years. Every single time I used to blow dryer, my hair would be dry and really gross looking. So I was convinced that all …
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Lash Mascara
I recently purchased the Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Lash Mascara in BADgal Blue. It is a mascara offered by Sephora to give that false eyelash look and to brighten up the eyes. I picked it up at Sephora and I have been using it for two weeks and so far, …
Clearasil Daily Face Wash
I wish I knew about Clearasil Face Wash back when I was still in my teens because it would have saved me a lot of trouble and humiliation, but unfortunately I didn’t try it until I was an adult. After …
Avalon Firming Lotion with Q10
With warm weather right around the corner, it’s time to try to get in shape and firm up before bikini season. I am always trying different creams and lotions and treatments to help with the extra jiggle and mild cellulite around my belly, hips, and thighs. I …
Noxzema
My skin is very sensitive and I can’t apply soap to my face to wash it or any scented lotions, my skin will break out really bad and cause irritation. So my mother had told me about Noxzema which has different skin care products for oily skin, break outs, …
Bell French Manicure Set
French manicure has this clean, natural look; I like it more than regular, single color, manicure, even though it takes more work to do it. I received the Bell French Manicure Set as a gift, and I’ve been using it now for several months. The set is made in …
AloXXi simply silver colour toning shampoo
My sister recently got me the AloXXi simply silver colour toning shampoo the other day for blone in my hair. I naturally have black hair so I always run the risk of the blonde turning in the Orange (check out the Japanese soccer team a while back) so she …
Secret Scent Expressions Fabulously Floral Deodorant Gel
What it claims: Secret Scent Expressions Fabulously Floral Clear Gel Deodorant is said to provide invisible protection and advanced odor protection. It comes in a crystal clear gel with a fruity floral scent.
The product: It comes in a clear light blue 2.7 ounce bottle with flowers on the front. …
DHS Clear Shampoo Fragrance Free
I have, over the last three or four years, created quite a shampoo and general bath and body product habit. I probably buy four or five new kinds of products every single week, from shampoos to cosmetics, to perfumes and body mists. Mostly I try to hit those products …
Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Pivoine Shower Gel
I am always trying out new shower gels that are in the market. I look for shower gels that are able to do both clean, as well as moisturize the skin. A nice fragrance is a plus, but is not necessary. This time however, I did opt for something …
e.l.f. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer
e.l.f. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer is a liquid concealer that comes in a .7 fl oz tube. It can be purchased for only $3.00 on the e.l.f. website. This concealer is my favorite item in my makeup case. e.l.f. states it can be used to …
Natural Results Acne Extra Strength Spot Corrector
I am acne prone because of my oily skin. So whenever I get acne, one of my favorite spot correctors I use is this product called Natural Results Acne Extra Strength Spot Corrector which I would buy for around 800 pesos from a retail store. It weighs .5 g, …
Lotus Herbal Safe Sun SPF 30 sunscreen
I have a oily skin so I have to be very careful while choosing the right product for me. I heard that lotus products are herbal so I decided to purchase the sunscreen with SPF 30 to allow maximum protection. This product contain PARSOL and black plum …
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is the only facial wash that suits my sensitive skin best. I’ve tried a lot of daily facial cleansers both local and imported ones but nothing comes close to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. Other daily facial cleansers just gave me breakouts, white spots, dryness, and …
Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner
I have sensitive eyes that make it very difficult for me to wear eyeliner. Usually because I am clumsy, I end up lining my eyes slightly above the rim of my eyelid. It does not matter how far the actual lip of the eyeliner goes or how …
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum After Shave
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum After Shave is an aftershave product that I spent eight dollars on. It comes in an sixteen ounce bottle. I only ended up using a couple of ounces of this aftershave lotion before I returned it and got my money back. My skin didn’t react …
TendSkin
This product is extremely effective at preventing and healing razor byrn and razor bumps. If you have sensitive skin like mine, hair removal methods such as waxing, sugaring can be too painful, yet in areas such as your bikini line shaving usually results in rashes and ugly-looking bumps then …
European Formula Shampoo
I have used European formula hair care products on and off over the years, and recently I bought European formula shampoo in Extra Body on sale for $3. The packaging for European formula products has hardly changed over the years; this blue bottle of shampoo looks like a no-name …
VO5 Curvaceous Curls! styling mousse
This product is wonderful!! I recently got my hair permed and was looking for something that could compare to the expensive salon formulas available. VO5 Curvaceous Curls! is THE product. It’s great, because all I do is get out of the shower, towel dry my hair …
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
I’m a stay at home mommy with two kids. They both have sensitive skin, and so I’m always on guard on what baby products I will use on them.
My friend introduced me to Cetaphil, because she also has a son who has a sensitive skin. Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser …
Avon Care Rich Moisture Family Cream
I do adore my more expensive beauty products but I’m also perfectly happy to pick up a good bargain from the likes of Avon, especially if they are an effective product for a cheaper price then I’m more than happy. I’ve recently come across a new range …
Alba Botanica Sugar Cane Body Polish
I bought this one after hearing a lot of glowing reviews about it. However, I totally disagree with those because I disliked this product. First, when I opened the the big tub, I noticed that the beads were some small sugar crystal suspended through out the polish. I was …
Jesses Girl Eyeshadows in Glow
I got more than one eyeshadow from my trip to Rite Aid this time, yay! But also, boo, because that was half my paycheque. The shadows themselves were extremely inexpensive, so I don’t know where it all went, but oh well, I got some buttery butter eyeshadows out of …
Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer
I am not the type of woman to glob on the make up or try to hide any imperfections. But when friends and family members said that they really liked Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer, I thought that I might need to have this product on hand just in case I …
Myra E Facial Moisturizer
I’m really big on moisturizers and I believe that I have to take care of my skin as early as today. My sister saw the commercial for this product on TV and she immediately bought the product. She’s been using it for 6 months now, and I have to …
DiorShow Mascara
Christian Dior’s DiorShow Mascara has a seal that says “best for sephora” on sephora.com for a reason. Hands down, this is the best mascara I’ve ever used!
I read it somewhere that many Make-up artists use a toothbrush to apply mascara on their models for runway shows. That theory explains …
Jordana Lipstick
Lipstick is my weakness, and I love trying new varieties and colors. Sometimes it doesn’t always work out so well, especially with the cheaper brands. Every once in a while, I will give Jordana another try, although by now I should know better.
THE PRICE:
I bought this lipstick in the …
Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in Mash Up
Nail polish has been my biggest obsession over the past few years and my collection has grown quite big since I started collecting polishes. I make sure to check out every polish shade and collection that the major nail polish companies come out with and buy whatever shade takes …
Boots No 7 Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara
I have tried a number of mascaras over the past, and one of them that I liked a lot was the Boots No 7 Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara. The Number 7 mascaras are a wide range, but I find this particular one the best of them. It comes packaged …
Bodyform Scented Normal Sanitary Towels with WIngs
I had a chance to use these sanitary towels, and I found that they work reasonably well. I must say, however, that when it comes to pads, it occurs to me that different people will prefer different kinds of pads that make them comfortable. On that note, I …
MAC Chatterbox Lipstick
I love this lipstick! As soon as I saw it in the MAC store, I just knew that I had to purchase it! Now I have a long and wide range of pink lipsticks and lip glosses already, but I like to think that there’s no such thing as …
Neways Wrinkle Garde
When my mother presented this bottle, another product she had happily purchased from Neways, her current favourite brand, I was skeptical. I had complained about having pimple scars due to the fact that when I was younger, I ignored advices on not popping my pimples and it …
Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Hairspray
Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Hairspray, is the best hairspray that I have found yet. It is affordable and works great. It has wonderful hold , even for hair that is long and hard to style. I love everything about this stuff including the fragrance. If you want a good …
CoverGirl CG Smoothers Makeup
Product: CoverGirl CG Smoothers Makeup
My color pick: Natural Ivory
In my never ending quest for the perfect foundation, I recently tried CoverGirl CG Smoothers Makeup. Now, I’ve had a lot of luck with CoverGirl products in the past; in fact, it’s one of my favorite makeup lines. But I have …
Extralasting Lipstick
If you are in the market for a good lipstick that will stay on, I highly recommnend Avon’s Extralasting lipstick. This lipstick is one of the only ones that I have found that stays put throughout the day. This lipstick can be found at www.avon.com or by …
CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Eyeliner
I am a liquid eyeliner fan, been used to using it since I found it more convenient to use instead of regular eyeliner stick. It dries quickly, no fear scratching it off as it won’t rub off easily when lightly rubbed like other eyeliners, no more fear of the …
FreshMinerals Freshstart Mineral Make Up Kit
This was the very first mineral make up that I’d ever tried to use. I’d heard a lot about the benefits of a mineral make up and how it’s better for your skin than anything else on the market, and that appealed to me because my skin is problematic, …
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