Cosmetics Reviews
Almay’s Hydracolor lipstick
Almay is one of my favorite cosmetic brands out there. I love their simple packaging and that they’re hypoallergenic. One of my favorite products of theirs is their Hydracolor lipstick. It comes in a slender, lip gloss size tube that costs
about $9. It’s available in 32 shades and you …
Kissa Papaya Original lotion
Kissa papaya Original Lotion is a local whitening product in the Philippines and I personally like this product. The smell is an all natural papaya scent and it really whitened my skin. A lot of my friends asked what product I used after months of using this …
Maybelline Pure Makeup Foundation
I have extremely fair, temperamental skin, and it is very rarely that I found a foundation that not only evens and matches my skin tone, but doesn’t irritate my skin and cause rashes and flair-ups. However, I think that I’ve found a real gem in Maybelline’s Pure Makeup …
Aveeno Active Naturals Stress Relief Body Moisturizing Lotion
I have been using this moisturizer for a year now, and I absolutely love this product. My skin is so dry, and if I don’t use a moisturizer, my skin will crack. And during the winter months, moisture is a major plus. This product really does keep …
MAC Studio Careblend Compact Press Powder
This is one of the impulse buys I had during a trip to the mall a couple of months ago. I have been using another brand and I left it at home that time. A merchandiser approached me and helped me pick the right color for me according to …
IColor Focus Eyeshadow Pen in Frosty Blue
This is one of my favorite eyeshadow pens, I don’t really use eyeshadow pens because they are much more difficult to control than dusty eyeshadow palettes, which can be easily controlled by your eye brush, but this is too pretty a color and I can’t resist not buying it, …
L’Occitane Foaming Rice Cleanser
The Japanese and Koreans used rice as an early beauty ritual. According to what I’ve read, this is one of their beauty secrets that’s why when you look at their skin, they have perfectly white and flawless skin. One of the beauty rituals though that I should not …
Urban Decay Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Bodyguard
As I mentioned in a previous review I am not necessarily a tinted moisturizer type of person. I got this product in a gift basket and though I have tried Urban Decay products before and had relatively good results, I was not impressed with this product. While it did …
The Boots Botanics Organic Nourishing Body Oil
This winter lotion, body cream and moisturizing body wash is simply not cutting it when it comes to hydrated and protecting my skin from the dry air. I actually had to get some body oil to help with this dry itchy skin problem of mine. The Boots Botanics Organic …
Max Factor Age Renew Foundation
I am well into my thirties and soon I will be needing what they call in the beauty industry the anti aging liquid foundation. It is not only young women who are beauty-conscious —“ even those approaching their senior years are conscious of the latest beauty product that they …
Kolours Dual Conditioning Hair Color
Since I am a hair color addict, I wanted to try different brands, even cheaper ones to see if they are worth the purchase. I have been using L’Oreal for my hair dyes, and I figured maybe I should try out a different local brand to save up even …
Benefit Kapow Acne Treatment
I still haven’t really found anything that clears my acne up completely so I’m still always looking for something that does. I saw this in a benefit catalog, I was interested but I didn’t buy it because I had gotten such horrible results with Benefit’s Boo Boo Zap acne …
Maybelline Make Up Eyes Remover
I like the product from Maybelline. In my opinion, the products that they have and offer to the customers are not really that expensive but they all have good quality. The products are not just cheap products that can make you feel disappointed when you use or consume …
Lancome Juicy Rouge Lipstick in Sweet Whisper
There have been successful hybrids of lip conditioners and lipsticks, as far as the ones I’ve tried in the past. But nothing stands more superior to Lancome’s juicy rouge. This succulent lipstick is lancome’s version of a 2 in 1 lip color, so to speak. I …
Vasmol Kesh kala
Vasmol kesh kala is also a king of hair color or hair dye, which is completely natural or herbal. It is completely safe for our hair as it is natural one. it contains very less amount of chemical which can just be ignored. The Vasmol kesh …
Avalon Lavendar Organic Shaving Cream
Lately my sister has been on a big kick about organic cosmetics. One of her absolute favorite organic cosmetic products is Avalon Lavendar Moisturizing Shave Cream. I had the opportunity to use this prodcut when she gave me an extra tube that she had. It comes in a large …
Rainforest Radiance Detangling Spray
I have found my new favorite leave in conditioner. It smells great, works good, and is made for color treated hair. It is amazing! It’s called, Rainforest Radiance Detangling Spray. I am so glad that I gave this stuff a try. I recommend this stuff to everyone out there …
Neutrogena Lip Care SPF 20 Lip Moisturising Balm
This lip balm from Neutrogena is a very basic, practical kind of lip balm, with no frills on how it is packaged or the effect it has on my lips, but it must be the best lip balm I have tried. It leaves my lips feeling really soft, …
Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub
I can get a lot of pimples from time to time and I used a lot of various products before settling with Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub by :nl. When I saw how it worked for me, I started using it and has been stuck with it for …
Margo neem soap
The Margo neem is the name of the soap, which is made using the neem leaves. The neem leaves are very very bitter, but also very good for the health and for the skin. The neem leaves have got many good qualities and it keeps our body …
Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion
Every time I would get acne, my first move was to buy an acne spot corrector in the market, or buy a commercial cure which would make it go away - toners or even just a facial scrub would be okay. But when I heard from my mother that …
NAIL EXPERTS Instant Gel Cuticle Remover
I’ve noticed over the last five years that my nails leave a LOT to be desired. I make jewelry and bead and work with wire and paint and draw and use charcoal, and my hands have seen a great deal of abuse. And, about a year and a half …
Rimmel Jelly Gloss Sheer Lipgloss
After spending an insane amount of money on my very disappointing Lacome Juicy Tube, I was plesantly surprised by this Rimmel lipgloss! I had never tried a Rimmel product before so I didn’t know what to expect. I really like the consistency of this lip gloss - …
Dove Intense Moisture Shampoo
Dove Intense moiture is just what it says on the bottle, intense moisture. I was really excited when they put ot this product fairly recently. i really have enjoyed using Dove soap throughout the years, and also really enjoy getting the same quality from my hair shampoo. The …
Champneys Collection purify and cleanse SOS mud mask
I like to indulge my skin in the occasional face pack or face mask, as they are sometimes known. I tend to work on the curative rather than preventive approach to good skin-care so am prone to the occasional blemish and skin that lacks lustre. I need to …
L’Oreal Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum
I have very frizzy, dry and damaged hair. I really have a hard time managing my hair because it can get really frizzy especially if it is hot or humid outside. My hair is really from all the damage that I have done on my hair. I have had …
Lifestream Biogenic Aloevera Gel
I had this aloe vera soothing gel for calluses on my feet and for sunburns and it’s the best soothing gel I’ve used than the other brands, the other brands were ok and provided relief but this provided the most relief of all. I think it’s because it has …
Nutrisse Nourishing Color Foam Hair Dye
Why is it that so many women are not happy with their hair and their hair color? Over the years I have dyed my hair numerous times and have really never been happy with the outcome. It always comes out to dark, dry, brittle, or just plain ugly. Of …
Lancome Huile Clarte Cleansing Oil
I was searching for an all-in-one makeup remover strong enough to remove makeup residue (liquid foundation, mascara) but gentle enough for my sensitive skin not to cause any breakouts. Other makeup removers I’ve tried were either too gentle and lacked proper cleansing power, or too creamy and harse leaving …
Walgreens Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 55
I purchased this sunscreen because I was not completely happy with the Oil-Free Faces oil-free sunscreen I had purchased at CVS. It was a little bit more expensive but I knew I wouldn’t find out if it was any better or not unless I gave it a try. I’m …
Neutrogena Comforting Butter Hand Cream
Usually the only kind of Neutrogena products are use are these kinds of bath and body products like lotions and shampoos and things like that. I think I’ve maybe only used about two or three of their products for face like facial washes and such, but I really have …
L’Oreal White Perfect Day Cream
One time I visited the Beauty Product Section of the Landmark Department Store in Makati City, I saw new beauty products of L’Oreal on display for free trial. The one that attracted me was White Perfect Day Cream. A fair-skinned promo lady was then enticing every …
QVC Tarte Eye-ssentials Amazonian clay discovery kit
I ordered the tarte eye-ssentials Amazonian clay discovery kit from QVC. The kit came with a 3.4g/.1oz cream eye shadow, a .23g/.008oz eye liner, and a 7ml/.24 Fl. Oz. mascara. It also came with a makeup brush. The box also says that the makeup is water-proof.
I received …
Sally Hansen Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment
I love lip products. I literally have a collection of hundreds of lip sticks, glosses, and balms. I have been purchasing the Sally Hansen’s Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment for ages now and have it in several different shades. It is one of those staple products in my makeup …
Avon Glazewear Diamonds Eye Color Eye Shadow
Avon glazewear diamonds eye color eye shadow is a relatively new eye shadow for me. I am used to matte powder, and cream eye shadows; therefore, using an eye shadow that comes in the form of lip gloss was a new experience.
I guess Avon is expanding the glazewear line, …
AcneFree Therapeutic Sulfur Mask
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 …
Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System in #3
I have always been intrigued by the Clinique Skin Care System. I see the clean-looking bottles with queer numbers on them everytime I visit the local department store. But it was only a month ago that I got to try the classic regimen which is said to have a …
Block & White Whitening Soap
I used this long enough about four months to know that it works to lighten the complexion. I recommend this to anybody who has normal skin; but not to those whose skin has the tendency to dry. Although it has moisturizer, it doesn’t help that much. And you will …
St Tropez Applicator Mitt
I hate having to scrub through my fingers after applying self tanning lotion. I know I can always use gloves and mitts or anything else that will protect my hands, however I swear nothing really gives me the perfect even application when I wear gloves or mitts. I just …
Chanel Eyeshadow in Bois Bleu
The Chanel Eyeshadow in Bois Bleu is a dark, rich teal color eyeshadow that is part of the Chanel Ombre Essentielle soft touch eyeshadow line. It is part of the Fall 2008 Chanel Makeup collection. I originally discovered this eyeshadow when a national makeup artist applied it …
Sainsbury’s Passion Body Spray
Considering this body spray only cost me a mere 76p, I only have good things to say about it. This is from Sainsbury’s own brand and it was definitely the cheapest choice body spray on their shelves, along with the Impulse and whatnot. As you would expect, …
BIC Twin Lady Disposable Shavers
When it comes to removing unwanted hair, there are only two ways for me - waxing or shaving. For daily daily shaving of armpits, I use BIC Twin Lady disposable shavers.
In each pack, there are three pieces of disposable shavers plus one given free. All the shavers are in …
Stila Kitten Eyeshadow
No Stila eyeshadow has received more hype than Kitten. I heard so much about this eyeshadow that I made a special trip to a Sephora while on vacation to buy it because it was not available at any store where I live. When I bought it, the …
Ever Bilena Dip Liner
I remember more than a year ago, one of my office mates gave me this liquid eyeliner from Ever Bilena. It is called Ever Bilena Dip Liner. This is a local brand and I have purchased some Ever Bilena products in the past but not their liquid eyeliner. I …
Certain Dri Roll On Deodorant
One thing that I hate is how I have a major sweating problem. Ever since I was in high school I’ve been trying to think of ways to keep from ruining my shirts. There are countless times where I have ruined my favorite shirts because of unsightly sweat stains! …
L’Oreal Telescopic mascara
As a contact lens wearer with sensitive skin, I am very careful about what I put near my eyes, and tend to keep make-up for special occasions. As these occasions quite often involve a stint as a part-time jazz singer, it is important that I look as glamorous as …
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