Cosmetics Reviews
Avon’s Compact Sticks
Avon recently started compact sticks which I think is an awesome idea.
The eye compact stick is a combination of creamy eye shadow in the form of a lipstick and liquid eye liner. The lip compact stick is a combination of lipstick and gloss.
I bought the sliver and metallic blue …
Blistex Lip Tone with SPF 15 Lip Balm
I easily get dry and chapped lips when the weather is extreme. Whether it was extremely hot for the summer or extremely cold during the coldest months here in a tropic country, my lips would dry up, get a little bit swollen, dry up. And in addition to that, …
Pantene ProV Strength Healthy Hold
Pantene Pro-V Strength Healthy Hold is a hairspray that leaves the hair looking natural and not stiff. It is definitely not one of those mega-hold types that firmly fix the hair, like a hat. The hair remains soft and not “glued together,” you can actually brush it after applying …
Nivea Deodorant Pearl Beauty
Get 24-Hour Freshness with Nivea Deodorant Pearl Beauty
This product is really awesome! I started using it after I heard it from TV ads and posters. I like the smell and it truly keeps me fresh all day and night. I think the product’s freshness is even more enhanced by …
O.P.I. on Collins Avenue Nail Lacquer (NL-B76)
I love red-coloured nail polish, and it brings out the color and contrast even more when you have fair skin, so I tried out this shade and it’s a crème-based nail polish that looks really glossy and sheen when applied. The color is quite reddish with a tinge of …
Clique Naturally Glossy Mascara
I always believed in the proverb” Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. Though I am blessed with nicely shaped eyes- I rarely needed to apply any kind of eye make up except for mascara. For this I always trusted my Clique Naturally Glossy Mascara. This beauty aid …
Elseve Nutri-Gloss Light Reflecting Serum Shampoo
Shampoo always promise us too much. When we go see shampoo commercials, they exaggerate what you can derive from their product. They hire a goddess with a long black hair to entice us to buy their product. The commercial relays a story that oftentimes spectator would always conclude that …
Cover Girl : Lash Blast Length Mascara
Cover Girl’s Lash Blast Length (yellow mascara tube) is the best mascara I have used to date. Let me tell you why.
My eyes are shaped like model Claudia Schiffer. If you have not paid attention to her eye shape, this means that when I have my eyes …
AcneFree Skin Routine
I have combination skin which means I usually get acne on my forehead. And as an added bonus, I have side bangs, which cause more acne because of my hair always covering my skin. I have tried numerous acne products like Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, and St. Ives Apricot …
Nivea for Men Revitalizing Face Scrub
I got a bad acne problem about a week ago. I had always had the presence of some acne on mi face but I had never gotten as bad as it was getting. My cheeks where starting to get a lo of red areas, my chin was the most …
Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer
I don’t see antioxidants an important criterion when I’m shopping for skin care products. If you were born with sensitive skin, it’s likely you’re more attentive to what a product should not have than for its frills. I was hopeful the Clinique super rescue antioxidant night moisturizer …
L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray
Whenever I see a product that has one multiple awards in magazines, I always feel compelled to purchase it. That is what recently persuaded me to buy the L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray. It has won so many different awards such as the 2009 InStyle Best Beauty Buy and …
YSA bleaching soap
I have no idea whether this is available worldwide. but, it is here in the Philippines and being allergic to soap has exposed me to multiple brands of skin cleanser that has little to no amount of soap in its composition. I tried this out with the intent of …
E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush
I ordered a lot of brushes from E.L.F. after trying out their eye shadow brush, and I am falling in love with every one of them! I am reviewing the E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush, because it is a staple in my make up routine. The bristles are dense, but …
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
As I get older, it seems I am buying more products for my skin and face, it seems, in an attempt to grasp onto youth and not let go. One of the products I use often is Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub because it works beautifully and I …
Fragranced hair oil
I am one of the users of Parachute jasmine coconut hair oil. It is good. They say that this oil is non-sticky. I am comfortable with this oil as I observed some shining like thing on my dry and thick hair after applying it. The thing that attracted …
Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid
I have stopped using Oil Of Olay beauty cream for a good many years. I never cared for the smell, nor the way it sat on my face. I recently heard of Oil of Olay beauty fluid. This is a much better product then the cream. …
Lumene Waterproof Eye Make- up Remover
Wearing make —“ up has always been a part and parcel of my daily routine. But I always believed that wearing make —“ up was as important as removing it. But sometimes due to my hectic lifestyle, I would just find it difficult to remove all my make-up( especially …
Beauties Factory 120 color eyeshadow palette
If you love experimenting with colors but don’t have the money to shell out for 120 M.A.C. shadows, then this palette is for you. The colors are soo pigmented and blend like a dream.
Each eyeshadow is the size of a dime, which …
Samy Fat Hair “0 Calories” Amplifying Mousse
Every girl wants big hair, or at least, every girl claims that she wants big hair. In reality, most girls want a tiny bit of added volume but not so much that the hair gets out of control or frizzy. My hair is very thick. I have always had …
Yes To Cucumbers Calm Care Soothing Facial Mask
In my last review, I tried out a new product that is exclusive to Walgreens and really thought it did a great job. Due to the fact that I was so impressed with Walgreens’ Yes To Carrots night cream and how it left my skin soft and supple and came …
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
I always struggle trying to decide what type of makeup to apply to my lips. There are so many lip glosses, lip sticks, and lip stains available these days. Though I do like lip stick, I have always preferred lip gloss for some reason. Lip stick just seems so …
Chanel Irreelle Blush in 20 Glamour
Prior to trying this blush I had subscribed to the notion that more expensive high end cosmetics rarely lived up to expectations. With my purchase of Chanel Irreelle Blush in 20 Glamour, this idea was smashed.
Packaged in the iconic sleek black compact embossed with white interlocking Cs, the …
OPI Top Coat
I love nail polishes and over the years I have built up quite a collection of it. Every time a collection comes out, I will be sure to check it out and buy whatever colours that I liked from the particular collection. So I guess I am kind of …
Hermosa Beach’s eco-tanning boutique
We all know tanning beds are so bad for your skin. Studies have shown that the continuous usage of tanning beds before the age of 35 can increase your chance of developing skin cancer (Dr. Barry Lycka, President, Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation). However using an alternative solution such as …
Rapidlash Eyelash Serum
I used to have short eyelashes all my life. It was not really a source of low self esteem, because I never really thought about them for the longest time. That was until I started using fake eyelashes which were not comfortable to use, and were a little too …
Chanel No. 5 After Bath Powder
I bought a very expensive powder supposed to be given for my favorite celebrity. Unfortunately I failed to give it to her because we did not get a chance to meet. This powder stays at home for 2 weeks that I decided I should use it instead of stocking …
Boots Ingredients Honey & Jojoba Intensive Hair Mask
I purchased this for £1.99 from my local boots, a very cheap price for an intensive hair mask. I wasn’t really expecting much from this hair mask and when I used it I knew why.
The texture of the product is quite slimy, however having said that it does distribute …
Nivea DNAge Zone Action (Body) with Folic Acid
I have been told by my resident dermatologist that it’s okay to start using Anti-ageing skin care products even at my young age. In my twenties, I don’t really consider buying into that anti-age make-your-self-look-younger hype. It wasn’t entirely for that matter that I went on using …
Khadi Organic Pure Amla Hair Powder
I was suffering from hair loss for last few months. I was also perplexed with the increasing count of grey hair over my head. I have tried lots of different products, without any noticeable success. One of my friends, who worked as a medical representative in a herbal pharmaceutical …
Sleek Bad Girl iDivine Eye Shadow Palette
I recently purchased the Sleek Bad Girl iDivine Eye Shadow Palette. It was actually not that expensive which surprised me because this palette is of such high quality. This palette comes with twelves different wonderful shades. These shades come in a black compact that seems pretty durable. There is …
Revlon Creme de la Chrome Liquid Lipstick
I usually prefer lip gloss over lipstick. To me, most lipsticks just feel to heavy. There are occasions when I will opt for a lipstick however. Like when I spotted Revlon Creme de la Chrome Liquid Lipstick. I was drawn to this lipstick because it was a liquid lipstick. …
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender Vanilla Body Wash
For the last several days I have had a very difficult time falling asleep at nighttime. So, I got some Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender Vanilla Body Wash to pour into my bath so I could relax and unwind before I go to bed so I have an …
Earth Science Almond Aloe Moisturizer SPF 15
I was looking for a natural SPF 15 moisturizer to help protect my skin and face and came across the Earth Science Almond Aloe Moisturizer SPF 15 and decided to give it a try. Since I have been using it my skin has been soft and well hydrated and …
Marks & Spencer Magnolia Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
This anti-perspirant deodorant from Marks & Spencer’s Floral Collection costs about £1.75. I had never tried it before, but at the time it was the only spray-on deodorant I could find in the particular branch I was in.
The scent of the spray is lovely —“ sweet magnolia flowers …
Dior ‘DiorLash’ Mascara
The Dior Diorshow Mascara has one of the best formulas around. The mascara comes in a 0.38oz bottle, and also comes in regular or waterproof. The container is attractive as well. It is navy blue with silver print on it and Dior written along the bottom half. They come …
Nivea Good-bye Cellulite
I bought this product because though I’m in my early 20s, I do have cellulite on my thighs which is quite embarrassing when I wear a bikini to the beach. My brothers tease me about having craters on my legs, and I’ve become quite conscious about the appearance of …
Bug Block Sunscreen
Bug Block sunscreen is a product that is made for those who live or recreate near the woods. It is perfect for me because I live in
a wooded area near a lake. I go swimming everyday, plus I use a wooded trail to get to the lake. …
Cover Girl Clean Fregrance Free Pressed Powder
I have had the same compact of this pressed powder for awhile. It has just been sitting in the bottom of my purse for at least a good two years. They way I figure it this sys two things. First that I really need to clean out my purse …
Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Makeup (Nude)
I have never been a fan of stick foundations. I always struggle to apply them properly and I do feel they are too heavy for my skin. My mother has recently bought the new foundation released by Revlon, called Photoready Insta-Fix makeup. I love Revlon products, but this one lets …
MAC Lipglass in clear
Lipglass is what the MAC cosmetics company calls its lipgloss. Like other cosmetics companies, MAC offers a large quantity of lipglasses in a wide variety of colors that come in tubes with wand applicators that have doe foot tips. The Lipglass in clear, however, does not add …
Taft Sensitive Extra Strong hair spray
I have always faced a hair problem, as my hair never stayed the way it should. Also, I like having a glamorous hairstyle and have my hair look good, and for this I use various hair products, but the one that matters the most is the Taft Sensitive Extra …
BareMinerals Make Up Line
BareMinerals make up is a formula of natural minerals derived from the earth. The make up also has spf15. BareMinerals does not clog pores, because it has no oils, or harmful chemicals that damage skin, like other store brand make ups. BareMinerals is weightless and keeps …
L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara
I bought the L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara from Cheapsmells at a price of £8.99. Normally I buy Clinique mascara but I have seen quite a number of glossy magazine adverts for this mascara and it certainly looks good.
The mascara is packaged in a gold plastic tube that looks …
Sally Hansen HD Nail Colour in Hue
I am a huge nail polish fan and am also a collector of various nail polishes in every type of colour and finish that I can find. Hence, I had quite a collection of polish and I don’t think my obsession will stop anytime soon, so I will keep …
Strap Perfect The Ultimate Bra Strap Solution
I’ve always heard that you should rely on the straps of your bra to get a good fit or hold it all up, and it never fails but my bra straps are always really lose and ends up falling off my shoulders and then I’m fussing with it all …
Milani Jewel FX Nail Polish
The Milani Jewel FX Nail Polish gets a rating of 9 out of 10 in my opinion. As far as glitter nail polish goes, I would say that this is the best option available at drugstore pricing. It only costs about four dollars a bottle yet is comparable to …
Dove Nourishing Moisture Beauty Hand Cream 75g Tube Pack
From the name itself, it is absolutely true and effective. Before, my hands were suffering from too much dryness especially during winter season and extreme summer heat. I already used several brands of hand creams even those expensive ones but none of them work for my hands so I …
Batiste Dry Shampoo original formula
I never thought I’d have a need for a dry shampoo, and wasn’t entirely sure it was actually going to work. I’m a cynic at heart and was doubtful that anything was going to keep my hair looking clean that didn’t involve wetting it and washing it with a …
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