I am a skeptic when it comes to grand claims by any company - especially with cosmetics. When a friend asked me to come with her to a Mary Kay party, I did it for her. I usually don’t use a lot of makeup and I am not used …

Living in Asia especially in the southeast, it is hard to escape from the not so latest but fairly recent beauty product called the BB Cream. Those who are not into makeup or skincare might still have come across ads of pretty boy model on cut-outs and posters …

The Product
The shade that I bought was Mauvey, a nudish pinkish brown color, and Skin, a skin-tone color.
The container is a smooth, rectangular black plastic tube with a silver screw up container inside, and a sample of the actual lipstick color attached at the top of the lipstick tube.
This …

My niece who will turn 21 on July 16 has a skin that tends to go oily so she has been battling against it to avoid acne from conquering her beautiful face again. She used to be heavily pimpled and that has severely damaged her self confidence. Well …

Description:
Self tanning lotion, boasting no streak formula and quick, natural tan.
Pros:
This self tanning lotion lives up to its promises. I live where sunshine is rare 9 months out of the year, so year long tans require tanning beds or lotions (neither of which I usually care about). I began …

Last year, I bought Enormous Lash Eyelash Enhancing Serum Conditioner bought online for a price of $95 plus the shipping cost. It was mailed to me last year in less than three weeks and for that I was impressed by its fast shipping. I like how the product was …

It is funny to know that there are many cosmetic products that are created for several things—even to to minimize shine on your face. Though it is funny and something irrelevant because I thought powdered foundation can cover up the oil, I bought one from Boscia. I have encountered …

This was the first Solid Shampoo bar that I tried from Lush. I have tried a few other ones but I got little lumps as freebies so that is why I ended up trying them as I wasn’t too big a fan of this one. It’s not that it …

Bare Escentuals in a mineral makeup line that I have been using for over two years. Their foundation is amazing and I cannot imagine ever using anything else. Bare Escentuals foundation goes on like silk and does not settle into your fine lines and wrinkles. Bare …

I started using moisturizing creams when I was in my mid 20’s. I tried different kinds of moisturizing products from local to famous and expensive brands. I was not really satisfied with the moisturizers I used before. After years of using different moisturizers, I finally found the perfect moisturizing …

I enjoy having pretty , painted nails . I also enjoy changing the color of them often , so paying for expensive nail polish is not for me . I decided to try out a cheaper brand and was amazed at the results .
L.A colors nail polish , comes …

I started using Mac Fluid makeup about 2 years ago, and I love it! I bought my first product at a Macy’s Mac counter, and it the experience was amazing. Everyone was friendly, and made sure I had the right product. Unlike your local pharmacy makeup, Mac allows you …

Nearing the age of 30, I finally find myself battling a mild case of acne. I’ve never had this problem when I was a teenager. I find it annoying and amusing at the same time, because for the past 10 years my face has been under bright lights and …

Shaving off all my unwanted hair has always been one of the best options especially during times of emergencies. Although I preferred to wax off my unwanted hair, I found myself using the razor most of times due to my hectic schedule. So to help keep my …

I bought this wonderful smelling soap in Hypercity Malad West which is really a winner for me. I personally like the scent of peppermint and that is why I bought Nezal Naturelles Aromatic Soap.
For the price of Rs58.49 or equivalent of $1.24, it was really economical to find this …

Before I started using eye primer I didn’t realize how important it was for my eye shadow. It just always seemed dull and always needed a retouch. I don’t really purchase makeup from Mary Kay because their prices are outrageous for some of the stuff they sell. Luckily, I …

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 …

One of my past facial washes is Eskinol Skin Therapy Facial Wash and Gentle Mask. The thing that I love most about it is that it works as a dual purpose brand: one is for facial wash and the other as a face mask. Although there are still the …

When I use hairspray, which is seldom, I need something that’s going to have a lot of hold because I have really fine hair that doesn’t hold much in the way of a curl. My hair is a bit longer, but it’s thin and I like to see it …

I treat myself and my skin to some nice body washes and scrubs and exfoliants and all that good stuff at least once a week. Some people have a weakness for having their hair or nails done on a weekly basis, and I have a weakness for bath and …

The last time I bought my AcneFree system I received a gift of a travel size sulfur mask and immedietely wanted to test it out. At first I was apprehensive to try it because I know salicylic acids and benzoyl peroxide mask can overdry skin …

The Product
Peace shade is a brown color with a concealer-colored heart at the center at the top part. This particular shade has very, very tiny shimmers when you look closely to it.
The container is a round, white plastic lipstick-like tube with a window at the top part where you …

Sometimes I don’t wear eyeshadow but still light liners for daily use for that special something in your eyes, and these liners do make my eyes pop out even when I’m not wearing anything else but powder and lip gloss. I bought this liner for $14.50 and although it …

I recently purchased the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation from my local CVS Drugstore. Usually, I do a lot of research on foundation products before actually making the purchase. I need to know if the coverage is light, medium, or full. I need to know the cost. I need to …

I’m kind of cowardly when it comes to my hair. I can take a drastic change in length. I can take a drastic change in style. But when it comes to color, I freeze up. Even if you’ve never experienced it first hand, I’m sure you’ve read about at-home …

I was really suspicious of crystal deodorants. I had always seen huge lumps of rock and instructions to wet the rock and rub onto your skin. All I could think was, you really expect me to believe that?? My opinion started to be changed, first by …

Of all my make up products, mascara is probably the one product that I have a drawer full of because I am always trying new products. So many times, the products I try don’t live up to their claims, or they don’t measure up to my expectations. …

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. …

I absolutely love this makeup brush! It’s the best! I swear MAC has some of the greatest products in the makeup world, it’s crazy. I love using this brush to apply my foundation or blush, or even eyeshadow sometimes. It’s wonderful! The application is so easy, all of my …

When my go-to ‘MakeUp Forever’ blush brush broke last winter, I was devastated and while I had a couple of other blush brushes to use, they just weren’t the same. Before I could purchase another blush brush by ‘MakeUp Forever’, I found myself getting ready to place an order …

I know this brand ever since I started using cosmetics for the face. I remember the first bottle that my grandmother bought me from the United States it was Apricot Scrub. This brand is very well known and it is the most immediate brand we want to use if …

I have been loving the Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment Lip glosses. I have had this lip gloss for months and I still have not finished a whole tube. I did use it every day at some point, but then I alternate it with different lipsticks too. One tube …

I went to the nearest Sasa shop in Kowloon HK because I was in dire need of a night cream. I have emptied out my bottle and I need to use something for the night. Since I am just a tourist, I only carried a small amount of my …

I have used quite a few N Spa products as they are priced good and they are the kind of scent that I go for. I got a bottle of this last year as it was a limited edition one. This came out in time for Valentine’s day and …

I recently purchased the Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer because it was advertised as a more heavy duty concealer. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, blemishes, and other imperfections on my face that I try to cover every day. A lot of the concealers I have tried in …

I decided to try out this Careline Lip & Cheek Tint which was in Berry Red. It only costs P80, it’s the cheapest lip & cheek tint I know. It’s in a small bottle, I think it’s also the smallest lip tint in the market, and it can fit …

I went to a department store to buy a pair of pants that would match the cardigan my mom just gave me. Before I got to women’s wear section, I found myself in the cosmetics department. I would have just breezed through it had there not been …

I bought Loving Naturals SPF 30 Sunscreen a few months ago for $19.97 online. It weighed 5 Oz. This sunscreen product is one of the bests I used so far. Obviously, it actually is a sunscreen which can protect you from the damages caused by the sun in the …

My face and makeup had weathered all the holiday parties, thanks to Revlon’s Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup. It is actually a foundation that is quite different from the different ones I’ve tried because it comes in a silky white cream that sort of absorbs into your skin …

I am a natural brunet with wavy hair. One day I decided to change my looks and bleached my hair, not once, but twice in one week. For those who have done highlights, toners or bleach your hair know exactly what happened with my hair afterwards. And for those …

Wet n Wild Eyeliner Pencil,is the best eyeliner you can buy for the price. It is a great value and that is the main reason that I decided to try it out. I was thrilled to find that this eyeliner is not only cheap,but actually works good too. It …

My wife and I had grocery last week and we got a free item from the grocery shop - Gatsby Oil Control Clay Wash Scrub. The size is only 15g, not bad for a free item. The product claims to eliminate oil as it gives smooth and …

I used to lather shampoo and then conditioner alone before as I feel it’s much better and the hair can absorb the products alone directly, but as my hair was falling out from all that conditioner, I decided to buy a shampoo that had a conditioner as well. I …

Recently, everyone, including myself, is OBSSESED with liquid lipsticks, especially matte ones, and the reason for that I think is because they’re the most comfortable lip product I’ve ever tried on. I love a good gloss, and it definitely has had its moment, but with matte liquid lipstick, you just …

I love this stuff! You will see a big difference in your hair as soon as you apply it. The smell is amazing too! I have gotten many compliments , since I began using this product. I like that I can look in the mirror and see a big …

For our Christmas celebration last year, my classmate gave me a small container of The Body Shop Born Lippy in Strawberry. She gave all of us a small container and I was very happy about it because I have always wanted to own a Born Lippy lip balm. It …

Jergens Shea Butter Skin Enriching Moisturizer is a decent lotion. I enjoyed the scent which reminded me, just a little, of summertime. The smell was earthly yet had a hint of flowers. Very, very subtle. I like that. I also like the way this lotion works. It is creamy, …

I’m very particular when it comes in taking cared of my skin and applying lotion after bathe is my daily routine. I’ve tried a lot of lotions of all brands but it turns out that my skin gets drier and dull.
I chose Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow 24hr nourishing …

I had purchased a gift set with both the Baby Phat Goddess lotion and body wash. The body wash was okay, but I didn’t really enjoy the lotion the way I thought I should have. I got a little tube of this and it was small and quaint. I …

Just the other day, during a visit to Ulta, I wandered upon the Benefit cosmetics section. I was extremely excited (I had only seen their products online), so I bought the Boi-ing concealer out of sheer joy. I settled with the lightest color, “1″, which turned out to be, …