Cosmetics Reviews

Invisible Zinc Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm with SPF 30 in Lip Pink + 1

I’d like to call my self a tennis buff but eternally not a sun-worshiper. I occasionally play on the court and enjoy imagining my self as a pro even though my incompetent skills hardly win me a game. When playing, I don’t just strive for fitness, I …

DermaNude Hair Removal Cream

For something so expensive, I thought it would work. I bought it from an online store for $24 plus shipping to our country, almost $40 worth of crap. Convert that to peso, and that’s more than 2000. I was going to use it specifically on my bikini area so …

MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation (NC20 - NC40)

MAC has always been my go-to foundation choice. I really like budget makeup, but there are a few things that are worth paying extra for, and foundation is one of them. My original reason for choosing MAC was because they are certified by the National Anti-Vivisection Society that they …

Chanel Confidentielle Lipstick

I vowed to myself that I would not purchase another Chanel cosmetic product except for perfume, because the prices are ridiculously high, and a dupe can be easily found! I know their products have really good quality, but sometimes I wonder how people can spend that much on something …

Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler

I am not a fan of eyelash curlers. I am a self-confessed lady who uses mascara but never curls her lashes before doing so. For professional make-up artists, I know they would consider this a no-no. But I have been doing this for years now and I don’t see …

Artistry Pore Cleansing Masque

The Artistry Pore Cleansing Masque gets a rating of 8 out of 10 in my opinion. The first thing that I will mention is probably something that will scare some people away from using this, but I think it’s important to note. This mask really tightens up the face …

OPI Chip Skip Nail Treatment

I used to be the type of person who did not want to deal with the hassle of painting my fingernails mostly because of the drying and damaging effect that fingernail polish had on them. I purchased this product a few weeks ago based on the recommendation of …

Neutrogena Ageless Intensive Tone Correcting Concentrated Serum Night

I have developed light dark spots beneath my eyes because of too much sun exposure. I have been surfing a lot these days and that activity alone is really has worst repercussions. I like the deep tan that I get but the light brown spots in my cheek bone, …

Tresemme Conditioner Vitamin B12 Gelatin Anti-Breakage

I have been using Tresemme Conditioner, the Vitamin B12 Gelatin formula for Anti-Breakage, for over a year now. As a past user of only high-end hair care products, the economy hit me hard and I needed to find a cheaper replacement. I found Tresemme’s products at my local Wal-mart …

Young’s Hair Spray Net Extra Super Hold 120ml

I have a variety of hair products in my beauty collection. One of which that I use is the Young’s Hair Spray Net Extra Super Hold. My boyfriend bought this for me at around 50 pesos.
What it will do to my hair is to keep or hold it in …

l’Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Light Shine Shampoo

Although I have used other Loreal Shampoo’s in the past I have never used this 1 before I bought it a few weeks ago. There was an offer on in the shop I was in and although I was wanting to buy the other one that I usually buy …

Credo Elegance Corn Cutter

The Credo Elegance Corn Cutter is a device that is used to slice away the tough ‘corn’ skin on people’s feet. I don’t actually have corns, but I find that this device is outstanding on any tough patches of skin on the feet. It is exactly like …

Schwarzkopf Perfect Mousse Permanent Hair Dye

The dyed part of my hair is growing ever shallower, and the regrowth emerging from the top of my head is making an ugly contrast to the rest of its length. Needless to say, my hair’s regrowth has been long overdue. The clash of black and brown …

Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm 215 Hibiscus

I was really excited to try the lastest Covergirl lip balm. With a name like Natureluxe, I believed this would be a healthier alternative to most other toxic cosmetics. I learned that this lip balm uses lighter natural ingredients instead of the heavy synthetic ingredients in most …

Manic Panic Hair Dye

Throughout my teens I used several different types of hair color, in an impressive array of colors. All in all I am pretty impressed with Manic Panic hair dye.
The smell is not particularly offensive, and the thick consistency makes application a snap. You won’t find it running down …

Lip Shine by Colorescience

It is not so easy anymore to find lip gloss like this in the store. Most products now are made like lipstick. So when I found this product on the internet. I searched if the store offer my favorite color. Then I found the coral lip shine by Colorescience. …

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Toner

I used to have some severe blackheads which became black and small. They showed on the nose and chin. When I look from afar it would not be that obvious, but if you look pretty closely it is pretty apparent how dark and small they seemed. I did not …

Maybelline Volum Express Waterproof Mascara

This mascara is now my HG. I’m not really one to try mascara testers cause it’s very unhygienic and might infect my eyes but I got lucky when I happened to pass by the Maybelline counter at the mall. The MUA has just opened a batch of new testers. …

Gillete Oil control face wash and body wash

This product is great because I can use it in the bath to wash my body off and use it on my face to wash my face off. I have sensitive and oily skin so I usually only use face soap to wash my face but I can use …

Bottega verde illuminating foundation

I really like Bottega Verde products. I got used to them with years and somehow I end up with the biggest part of my make up and creams of that brand. My sister became a Bottega Verde member about 5 years ago. We were walking around one big shopping …

Gluta White & Firm Soap

Glutathione has become one of the most popular whitening agents in the market today. With it’s popularity, I admit I’m one of the many people who became interested in it and wanted to see what Glutathione may bring to my skin. This is my first Glutathione soap.
I got this …

John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Full Clarity Purifying Shampoo

One of the problems that I’ve always had to deal with in relation to my hair is that it’s totally limp and lifeless. This has become more pronounced the older I get, because I’m actually starting to lose my hair now and the thinning of it is becoming an …

Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 2.5 Fluid Ounce

When I want light sun protection and moisture protection all in one I opt for Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion in SPF 15. Often I need a strong face sun protection factor; however I find that this works well if I have on a light foundation over the …

Dior show Marscara

The mascara, which I am using at present, is good and I am feeling it nice. But once I had been to the parlour and there I met my friend who had come for party makeup and the beautician used the Diorshow mascara on her eyelashes. Before she …

Coastal Scents 78 Color Palette

The colors in this palette are amazing. It has a huge variety, and I would include a picture or a link but there is no justice that can compare to real life. The colors are super, highly pigmented, some of the colors being shimmery, some being matte, …

Ever Bilena Advance Concealer in Velvet Nude

The Product
The container is slim plastic tube with a black screw cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has no particular or offensive scent.
This has a creamy consistency and a little oily.
I was able to buy this before for Php120 or for almost US$3 but I believe this could …

Bath & Body Pleasures Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion

I love massages and I would greatly recommend this body lotion for it’s scent, quality, and price. I bought this Bath & Body Works Pleasures Pink Grapefruit scented body lotion for $9.50 and the bottle is an ample 8 fluid ounce or 236 ml, and I am really satisfied …

Wet ‘n’ Clumpy Lipstick

Well I certainly needed to give the underdog a fair shake and I wanted to try this brand just because they had come out with a type of lipstick I like to use. This brand is much less expensive than the others and although it does come in …

Naturtint Permanent Hair Color - Sandy Golden Blonde

I used to be a natural golden blonde. Then as I got older my hair went to a deeper dirtier blonde color. I am 30 years old and very lucky to not have a trace of gray in my hair. I do, on the other hand …

Because I am True Foaming Bath Dots

I received Because I am True Foaming Bath Dots as part of my Christmas presents this year. At first I thought it was interesting. I had never seen such a product. When the oppertunity to take a bath arose, I jumped in to give them a try. They were …

Facial Freedom Almond Oatmeal Facial Scrub

I am a long time user of Facial Freedom Almond Oatmeal Facial Scrub because it has proven to be quite reliable when I used it the first time. I thought it would be good to share my experience with you when I used it first, and tell you why …

Alba Botanica Mango Vanilla Moisturizing Cream Shave

A great moisturizing shaving cream I enjoy using on a daily basis is the Alba Botanica Mango Vanilla Moisturizing Cream Shave. This shaving cream has the best tropical mango scent to it with a hint of vanilla. In addition, it helps me get the safest closest smoothest shave ever. …