Cosmetics Reviews
Laneige Snow Crystal Sliding Pact_EX
I was never a pact powder girl. I have always used loose powders; I felt that compact powders have that “suffocating” feel to them. So I was quite hesitant to try and use Laneige Snow Crystal Sliding Pact_EX but my curiosity overrode my hesitation and before I knew …
Lavshuca by Kanebo Lip Gloss
I love Japanese products especially their makeup. Based on my experience with Japanese makeup, their products are made with chemicals and ingredients that are really matched for Asian skin like I do. When I was doing my makeup shopping in Watson’s store in Hong Kong, I came across …
Olay Regenerist Night Surfacing Elixir
I am constantly seeing these Olay Regenerist commercials that claim that their products give better results than European creams that cost hundreds of dollars. I have no idea whether any of these claims are valid, but they have definitely piqued my interest in the Olay Regenerist line of products. …
MISSHA Dolly Eyelash
Yup, look at me, scrounging the Korean markets, looking for the perfect false eyelashes. I think I may have found them, but I can never be too sure. I have never in my life heard of MISSHA eyelashes, and I thought, hey, they’re just $2.50, and that’s a …
Jane eyeshadow in Hip Bone
Jane eyeshadow in Hip Bone is a very nice matte white powder eyeshadow. I have fair skin and I often use a white eyeshadow as a base color for other shadows, for a highlighter under the brow, for an inner lid color, and for an inner eye corner …
Sauve Professionals 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner
I try a lot of Suave products. Partly because its a very highly advertised brand but also becuase its among the cheapest hair care brands around.
I usually do not use 2 in 1 shampoos becuase for some reason they turn out to be worthless. However, becasue I had …
Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Powder
I tried this product sometime ago. The brand attracted me, and I might say the appearance itself was attractive and classy too. It feels nice to carry around a compact powder with the brand Clinique on it. I didn’t mind paying $22 for the product, it did look nice, …
Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer in Sin
This is an eye shadow (Sin is a light shimmery brown) and a primer all in one. The packaging promises that it’s long lasting and won’t crease. I was a little skeptical of the not creasing part because it’s creamy and my experience with most cream eye shadows tend …
Maybelline Full N Soft Mascara
I haven’t purchased Mascara in a while while, especially from Maybelline. But since I’m back to using more eye makeup, I’ve decided to try out new mascaras, since I’m used to the old ones already. New time for new things right? So I went online, I did a little …
Elf lip plump gloss
I was looking for a cheap lip gloss that would give my lips the plump that I needed and luckily I came across this Elf brand. I realized that it was a brand that offered women like me cosmetics at a cheaper price with the good quality …
MAC Paintpot in Bare Study
OK. So I have a love/hate relationship with MAC. With all the trouble I’ve had I have found some products I will keep repurchasing from them.
OK. Eye makeup base. I first discovered Clinique’s Up Lighting, which comes in a compact and dries out pretty easily, but I liked it …
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails is a great product that strengthens your nails and prevents chipping, splitting, and breaking. The product is not new, it’s been around for years and has established a well-deserved reputation. Those who have tried it know it works. Hard As Nails patented formula has …
Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash
My eldest son who is 12 years old had developed pimples. Poor boy got pimples at such an early age. Rather than asking him to use some chemical cream, I preferred herbal product. My choice was Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash.
Himalaya Drug Company is a reputed manufacturer of herbal product. …
Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream
I am always on the look out for miracle skin products. When I was younger, my main skin issue was acne. Even back then I tried every product imaginable to solve my problem. Now that I am in my mid thirties, acne is no longer an …
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub
Clean and Clear is a name brand that I trust and have been using since high school. When I saw that they made a facial scrub then I knew I had to try it. It works good , is affordable , and worthy of the Clean and Clear name. …
Eskinol Naturals Calamansi Facial Cleanser
Eskinol Naturals Calamansi Facial Cleanser is in liquid form and comes in a light yellow transparent plastic bottle with a flip top cap. I think this is an astringent. Calamansi is a citrus fruit that belongs to the family of lemons and limes. It is known to whiten skin. …
Dermpharma Pregroe 4-in-One Thickening Shampoo
The latest of my discoveries is hair shampoo by Dermpharma; Pregroe 4 in one thickening shampoo. I found this shampoo during my shopping in a drug store. It is specifically designed for all types of hair. Pregroe 4 in one is available in thickening shampoo, thickening gel and …
MAC Fast Response Eye Cream
I figured that I’m not getting any younger, so stacking up on the anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products was something that was becoming the norm for me. I’ve had a good experience with many products in the past, but I figure it wouldn’t hurt me to try something new! So …
E.L.F (Eyes Lips Face) Shimmering Facial Whip, 1208 Spotlight
I have been into creating a dewy look for my face. Since I have a very oily skin I normally only look for mattifying products but lately I have been experimenting with other looks and finishes. One way of getting a dewy look is by adding some …
Jilian Dempsey for Avon Professional Eye Duo
This is a revolutionary make up product that I really would like to love. Well I am totally in love with the idea of combining eye shadow and eyeliner in one product. It is absolutely a time saver and convenient to use. Not having to rummage through my beauty …
Carelin Lip Gloss Enriched with Vitamin E in 111
The Product
The 111 shade is a reddish orange color with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is like a test tube. It is plastic and has a silver screw cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has a sweet melon scent but I did not detect any taste to …
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
Now I don’t wear a lot of make up, and that’s not me trying to sound vain saying I’m so naturally beautiful I don’t need it - I wish! I’m just not a fan of wearing it much, except for when it’s a special occasion or if I feel …
Jurlique Tranquil Bubble Bath
I am using Jurlique Tranquil Bubble Bath for a while and I love it when I can soak into my bathtub full of warm water and bubbles. The floral fragrance that floats into the air makes me feel floating over a hill full of flowers. I have found …
MaryKate & Ashely Naughty or Nice Pearlized Lip Glam
BLEH. That is the first word that comes to mind when you put on this ‘lip glam’. It features everything repulsive about lip glosses and will make you feel really stupid for having actually spent money on it.
This is the first product I have bought of the Olsen Twin’s …
Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash
I already have very dry skin on my body and it being winter, my body skin feels drier than ever before. So especially during this time of the year, I make an effort to do everything possible to ensure my body skin in well-moisturized, using any products necessary to …
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Scrub
I used to have a lot of acne a few months back when I was sleeping late at night because of work. I was not doing anything back then, and my gel was not working. I know I am acne-prone and the Obagi thing I used to buy was …
Maybelline New York Woman Falsies Mascara
The best mascara. Every woman not less than one time in her life desired for a mascara that would be perfect for her eyelashes. And I also have no exception.
So, as a outcome of years and years of seeking, buying and experimenting, I eventually discovered the best mascara …
Head and Shoulders shampoo
Before i switched to another product for shampoo, i used Head and Shoulder anti dandruff shampoo for a better part of three years. I really liked it at that time for several reasons. First, it really is very good smelling. It has many variants in scent so you can …
Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Sensitive Sun Spray Very High 50+
When I was younger I didn’t pay too much attention to protect my skin against the harmful rays of the sun.Now,I never go out without applying sunscreen and my skin feels and looks much better.Not only does sunscreen reduce premature aging,but it has also been proven to decrease the development …
Herbench Paint Box Lip Gloss in Happy Pink
The Product
Happy Pink shade is a very feminine peachy pink with no shimmers or annoying glitters.
The container is a sleek, very slim, rectangular, clear plastic tube and a clear wand too where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has a creamy and quite thick consistency but not too sticky, though.
This …
BeautiControl Warming Trend Green Tea Masque
My first experience with BeautiControl was in the year 2000. My aunt used to be distributor of Tupperware and BeautiControl, so I had free samples of the products. I was thrilled when I tried BeautiControl Warming Trend Green Tea Masque. It’s warm on the face. It’s the only face …
Degree Ultra Clear Pure Satin Antiperspirant with Tri-Clear
Every woman hates getting those awful white deodorant stains on dark clothing. They never seem to go away and everybody knows exactly where the stain came from. In recent years, I have seen a lot more efforts on behalf of the manufacturing companies to come up with antiperspirant that …
Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Facial Masque
Generally, it’s hard to hunt for face masks that are appropriate for my skin as I’m likely to be oily, except for Dermalogica’s skin hydrating facial masque. I discovered the product while I was staying at a swiss rest house during wintertime. I examined my face in …
Rhea Salicylic Acid 10%
I hate that time of the month. Whenever it visits, it leaves my face some reddish souvenirs. The discoloration lasts up to more than a month, so I am always left with bumps and patches and they were growing in number. That’s when I decided that the cycle needs …
OPI In My Back Pocket Nail Polish
This nail polish is from the Paige Denims collection, and is just one of the fun, flirty colors of summer I used to sport on my nails. This is a bright orange that goes on opaque in one coat, but I used two in order to achieve full opacity, …
Maybelline Superstay Lip Color
I have tried both the Maybelline Superstay Lip Color and the Covergirl version and they are both pretty good. It claims to offer 16 hours of liquid color, unaffected by eating or drinking. Well, that may not be quite true, but it still does stay on pretty …
Johnson’s Baby Softwash 24-Hour Softness
I am addicted to Johnson’s Baby Softwash. I’ve been using it for myself for over two years and it’s still as effective as day one. I love the fresh, clean scent it leaves on your skin right after a quick shower. It doesn’t really lather up and it’s …
Secret: Clinical “Fresh and Clean” Deodorant
I first became aware that Secret makes a clinical strength deodorant on August 2, 2007 and I have using it for three months now and I can honestly say I love this product. The reason why I decided to use it is that a lot of regular strength deodorants …
Technic Pressed Powder Compact
If you’re like me and have difficulties setting your makeup or if you struggle to keep your face from becoming shiny, then you should read this review about the Technic Pressed Powder compact. I purchased it in my local beauty store, although there are many places that stock …
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion
Last year, I purchased Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion to treat a mild acne. So I bought it for $19.50. It weighed 1.7 Ounce, enough to be used for 3 months.
The product actually has salicylic acid at 2.5 percent, made to control your acne by preventing more, …
Revlon Cream Blush Rosy Glow
I’ve used Revlon Color Stay fundation and their New Complexion powder on and off pretty regularly for the last ten years, and its one of the few product lines that I do not react badly to under any circumstances. It’s a trusted company to me, and I think I …
China Glaze Robotika nail polish
China Glaze is a brand of nail polish that I will forever love, because they have an amazing range of colors and styles of polishes, and they’re affordable! Because Fall season is just right around the corner, I decided to stock up on my dark colors, to go with …
Bottega Verde Glycolid acid face cream
It is really difficult for me to find a good cream for my face because I have very sensitive skin and almost all the creams cause pimples.
I tried Glycolid acid face cream by Bottega Verde and for now I am very satisfied. It ia a light summer cream on …
Dior Bronze Original Tan (bronzer)
I can’t keep count of everytime someone asked why I prefered paying more for Dior products, instead of buying regular brands. Well, I want to look natural, not like Barbie. I want a hint of glow, not a fake tan.
I’m pale, fair, I’ve got a zombie complexion. I HAVE …
Clinic Plus Naturals-Health Shampoo
Daily or regular shampooing with natural products, besides rinsing and conditioning, can help keep your hair healthy and beautiful. If you are looking or a shampoo with natural herbal extracts, you can try Clinic Plus Naturals-Health shampoo with Ayurvedic ingredients. It contains Neem extract, Tulsi(holy basil) oil and Cinnamonium …
Urban Decay Stoned Poison Ring
The Urban Decay rings are fun and useful at the same time. Not only do they add a little shine to your outfit with the eye catching finger bling, but they give you an easy way to carry around your makeup and no one is the wiser.
The large …
Clinique blushing blush powder blush (iced lotus)
I always love Clinique make up and one of my favorite aside from the powdered make up is the blushing blush powder which I think is really good one that blends so well with my skin. The blushing powder I’ve got at home is a mild pinkish color …
Bath and Body Works Anti bacterial Hand Gel
I received a pack of three of these for my birthday, and so far, it’s proven to be great (as far as hand sanitizers go).
They come in little 29mL (1 fl oz) bottles that I carry around everywhere! They’re just so portable and convenient, and they’re perfect for when …
Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave In Spray
If your hair is anything like mine, long, curly, over processed and crazy frizzy then the Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment leave in fortifying spray is something you need to check out. This spray is a leave in conditioning spray that will add nutrition to your dry, frizzy hair, something we …
Oil of Olay Age Defying Revitalizing Eye Gel
The gradual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes was indeed making feel quite worried and tensed. Though I admit that it was a natural skin aging process for a person in her early forties, I only wished to slow down this ageing process so that my …
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