Cosmetics Reviews
Holland & Barrat Aloe Vera Gel
This is a holy grail product for and that is surprising as I barely have any holy grail products. The gel is 99.9% pure aloe vera gel so you know what you are getting, almost the purest possible form in it but one that will last ages in your …
NYX Eyeshadow in Sahara
The NYX eyeshadow in Sahara was actually my mother’s, but she knew how much I enjoyed makeup, and she didn’t think the color was right for her, so she gave it to me to try out. I don’t have a lot of NYX products (only about three products from …
Jason Soap Tea Tree Satin
I have found this soap to be really quite ideal for dry skin. After using this soap, my skin does not feel as dry or as irritated compared with regular face soap. After about three or four days use, I started to see a noticeable improvement and after a …
Kanebo Lavshuca Powder Foundation in C shade
I have a huge respect to Japanese made makeup. I know that they really like their makeup to be of pure ingredients and of top quality. Since I am of Asian descent, I have tried multiple European or American brands of makeup but I have yet to find a …
Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream
An eye cream is foremost used to diminish the obvious flaws in our eyes. That is the dark circles. This is the basic idea of eye cream and in searching for one, try to check if it addresses this problem. It should contain darkness-inhibiting ingredients. Some ingredients may have …
Marcelle Lash Extreme Mascara in Dark Brown
I had never bought any make up from the Marcelle line until I bought their Lash Extreme Mascara in Dark Brown for sensitive eyes, at my local Shopper’s Drug Mart. Usually I buy Maybelline as they are one of the few drug store cosmetic companies to make a mascara …
Bio-Oil Scar Diminishing Oil
After my skin cleared up from a bad breakout a couple of weeks ago I realized it had left behind quite a few scars. I really pick at zits when I get them so they scabbed up and left this really large and discolored spots …
Perfect Clean Foaming Face Wash by L’Oreal
I am a huge fan of all things L’Oreal, so when I discovered they had a brand new range of products designed at cleansing the facial area I had to try them out.
I’m quite picky with what creams I use on my face so facial washes are no different …
Cream Silk Conditioner
My hair before was my biggest problem. I feel so envy for those who have a soft and shiny hair. I tried this Cream Silk Conditioner. One time I apply it on my hair, I already feel the soft result. My dry hair becomes soft and manageable I …
Grandpa’s Baking Soda Soap
This is a really fantastic soap from Grandpa! I’m so happy I found this soap because I’ve wanted a gentle and natural face cleanser that won’t irritate my fairly sensitive skin. I bought a few different soaps from Grandpa’s and I decided that the baking soda soap would probably …
Dandruff Relief Shampoo by Jason Natural Cosmetics
I used to have itchy hair with dandruffs and flakes when I was younger, and tried a few products in the hopes of curing it. I tried various commercial products like the anti-dandruff shampoos and the anti-itch shampoos but nothing worked. Then a friend suggested Dandruff Relief Shampoo …
Freeze It Mega Freeze Hair Spray
My hair can be rather difficult to manage. Most of the time I opt for mouse or spray gel when I need styling hold rather then hairspray as my hair is naturally dry and frizzy to begin with and I worry about hairspray drying it out more. However there …
Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner Ultra Pore Solution 10-in-1
I have a acne-prone oily skin and after years of just using plainly soap and water, I decided to follow a skin regimen. Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner Ultra Pore Solution 10-in-1 are among the Korean brands which I used first. Korean beauty regimen are on trend right now …
Skin Food Raspberry Lip Lacquer #3
The Product
Number 3 shade is a milky baby pink shade with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is quite identical to a nail polish bottle. It has a long, white handle cap where the brush applicator is attached. The tube itself has a vase-like shape with some leafy patterns …
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15
Sometimes you’ve got to find the perfect foundation in order to love your skin. I’d be bluffing to tell you I love mine to bits in all its naked glory (hello dark spots and porous, oily skin). I say hello to a beautiful face every time I …
Lux International Soap
Lux international soap is also very good and very gentle on the skin. My sister uses it. So I just tried it once and I felt my skin lovely. After using this soap the skin not only feels soft and healthier but also gives a nice …
Jojoba Oil Conditioning Bath & Massage Oil
This stuff is perfect to use when you or your significant other has had a long and stressful day. It can be used as a bath oil, which I really love. It also has some other good uses as a massage oil too. This stuff smells good, and is …
Shu Uemura Vibrating Black Eyelash Mascara
My mother bought me this vibrating eyelash mascara and I can’t believe it’s so pretty and useful! The mascara is a sleek, thick black tube and there’s a small rectangular button on the applicator that vibrates when you press it. The button is soft and is made of rubber …
The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter
Some time before the holidays, my mom gifted me a body shop set complete with body baths to moisturizers knowing I was a self-confessed beauty junkie. Included was one of the body shop’s crop of best-selling body butters with organic prescriptive sounding names, it’s named Moringa which …
Glimmersticks Eye Liner from Avon
Keeping myself healthy and attractive is part of my daily routine. I always make it a point that I look presentable whenever I go to work or attend a special occasion. It boosts my confidence facing people. Anyway, I always find the eyes as the most attractive part of …
Safeguard Soap
A lot of Bath soaps that introduces fresshenss but there is no other kind of soap that gives me the right protection from germs the Safeguard Soap. Quality and quantity tested, will never let me down. Very affordable and long lasting usage because the soap will not just easily …
Dove Volume Therapy shampoo
I have fine, very straight, flat hair and I’ve tried all sorts of hair products to help with volume. Everything from shampoo to special hair volumizers and even hair spray and teasing, things I hate to do to my hair because I don’t want to damage it, or worst …
Luster’s Earth Secrets Organic Rosemary & Lemongrass Hair Lotion
I try not to use harsh chemicals on my hair, and I have been attempting to find some inexpensive, yet effective products for my kinky African American hair. While shopping at a local beauty supply store, I noticed Luster’s Earth Secrets Organic Rosemary & Lemongrass Hair Lotion. I …
Dermavive micro-dermabrasion system by Life Brands
I have always had problem skin, and not being able to afford the expensive salon micro-dermabrasion procedures, I bought Dermavive micro-dermabrasion system by Life brand from my local Shoppers Drug mart.
The white packaging with the purple lettering is very low key, and had it not been for the words …
Natural White 5 Minute Tooth Whitening System
In my eyes my teeth should always be white and sparkling. However this is not a reality for me because I am an avid smoker. I also drink quite a few cups of coffee a day. I brush, but don’t always get the results I want. I wanted to …
Avon Color Trend Kiss N Go Lipstick Café Au Lait
I used to be an Avon lady and although there are many good products that are well worth the money, the odd item was a disappointment, such as these Color Trend Kiss N Go Lipsticks. I purchased one of these myself and I was not pleased and I …
San San Rosanne Collection SPF 15 Blush-On (Sweet Glow) of HBC
And because I am in need of a new blush-on, I went to the nearest mall, just a stone’s throw away from my residence and visited HBC (Home of Beauty Exclusives) boutique. While I was looking around for some stuff, the sales lady followed me and asked me what …
Dior Pure Light Foundation
It took me some time till I found this product. I have been using the cheaper ones most of the time but constant dissapointment forced me to reach for top brands, along which I have bought this particular one.
Dior Pure Light Foundation is first of all an exclusive product …
Make Up For Ever Lipstick
I am sure a lot of you know what exactly a lipstick is and what it does but I’m going to tell you anyway. A lipstick is a cosmetic that applies color and texture to your lips. They usually come in many varieties. It is usually assumed that lipstick …
Suave Professional Rosemary Mint Shampoo
I recently gave Suave Professionals Rosemary Mint Shampoo a try and I must say I love how it cleanses all the styling products and oils out of my hair. I love the way it smells and how its made from gentle cleansing and nourishing natural ingredients.
The way I …
Essentielles Vichy, day facial Cream (for dry skin)
“Essentielles” is a new line of skin care introduced by Vichy, the famous French cosmetics company —“ and so far a highly underrated line, in my opinion. Their facial cream for dry skin is one of the best products I’ve sampled in years.
The stated purpose of this line is to …
Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey
I was looking for a good natural-looking nude lipstick. I will use it whenever I want to wear smokey eyes. All my life I’ve only used red and pink lipsticks, I’ve never used nude lipsticks before. Ever Bilena has a good set of matte lipsticks shades. It was hard …
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss (Candid)
On my birthday my cousin gave me a really nice lip gloss. It was one of those Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss sticks in Candid shade. I really have not been truly exposed to Smashbox’s products and this is the first time that I will be able to try it …
MAC Ladyblush Blushcreme
I’ve really been into trying out new blushes lately, and my recent obsession has been cream blushes. I think they look so much more natural than powder blushes because they blend super easily into the skin to give you a really gorgeous flush. I think they’re especially great for …
Kiss Nail Artist Rhinestones
I’ve been trying to save money by no longer getting professional pedicures and doing them myself. I was at Walgreens picking up a prescription and found some nail art by Kiss that included white and pink rhinestones and flowers. They looked really cute and I thought I could make …
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 …
Avon Perfect Wear Lipstick
As far as makeup goes there are few things more helpful than a lipstick that will stay on for hours without the worry of needing to re-apply. Avon makes a great all day lipstick that can last for up to 6 hours called Perfect Wear.
The first thing I noticed …
Bare Minerals Foundation SPF 15 Fair Skin
First let me say that I often deal with acne so my makeup needs to be quality makeup. When I first walked through the Wal-Mart cosmetic section, and saw the Bare Minerals makeup, I was put off by the price. Although I don’t mind paying a little more for …
Conair Facial Sauna System
One of the reasons why I love the winter weather season is because it is a great time to sit back, relax, and pamper oneself. For the past couple of weeks, I have had to work a lot of additional overtime at work. Although I appreciate the …
Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation with SPF 35
The first thing that drawn me towards this foundation was the cool container in the form of a slender roll-on stick. I like the neon blue color and basically its sporty appeal. My aunt introduced me to this foundation in a family pool party and I thought …
Nars Duo Eyeshadow
I have been using eyeshadows for many years but found Nars Duo Eyeshadow different. I was attracted to these eyeshadows as they have a vast variety of shades coordinated in fashionable pairs as well as complimentary shades that can collaborate with any of our outfit. I was not willing …
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
I tried this foundation several years ago, and I ended up switching because it didn’t blend well enough on my skin. However, I recently decided to give it another shot when I saw my sister using it. It seemed to work well enough for her, and I thought that …
NYX Round Lipstick in —˜Indian Pink’
Recently I’ve gone a little lipstick crazy, especially over NYX’s round lipstick so I went out and picked up several colors to try. I feel it’s important to review each color separately because even though they may be the same brand and same line, the color formula matters, and …
Toner - O’slee Rosehip Beauty Solution Advanced Formula III
When I was in HKG early this year, a friend introduced a prominent skin care line called O’slee. I was quite astonished with the word “Rosehip” which was the main ingredient of O’slee skin care product. Never have I heard anything called rosehip before. So I did a little …
Pond’s White Beauty Detox Cream
I have always had a fair clear skin. Pimples, white heads and black heads was never a problem for me. But I noticed that as I age, my skin becomes oily and a pimple or two would appear every so often that i resorted to consult a dermatologist to …
Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap
I remember when I was still working as a full time employee, our company was very diligent in organizing events for us. Mostly, sports competition, singing competition and year end parties. This was just another perks that I was getting on top of the high salary I used to …
SPA herbal essence shampoo
Spa herbal essence shampoo is a shampoo, which is the extract of pure herbs and some rare fruits. In the television adds it is said that this shampoo is 100% pure and natural and contains no chemical at all. Most of my friends used this shampoo and …
Tweezerman Super Curl Eyelash Curler
As I have mentioned in my other review, keeping our eyes in tip-top shape are of very high importance. In my opinion, what makes a woman beautiful is her eyes. One way of adding beauty to our eyes is having the perfect lashes. Well, not everyone is gifted with …
Bumble & Bumble Leave In Conditioner
After the last Bumble & Bumble product that I received from my hair stylist friend ended up being a major disappointment, my friend ended up gifting me this product as a way of making it up to me. I normally do not buy salon hair products since I …
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