Cosmetics Reviews
Manly 120 Eyeshadow Palette
I purchased this item a little over two months ago and I find myself using it just about every day.
I love how it has the colors grouped by shade. My favorites are the greens. I have never seen so many greens anywhere. The colors are so vibrant my 7 …
L.A. Colors Moisturizing Glossy Lips Sheer Lip Gloss in Clear
The Product
Clear shade is obviously just a clear lip gloss, no sparkles, no hassles.
The container is a 10-mL plastic squeeze tube with a unique fuzz-tip applicator.
This has a sweet medicine syrup-like scent but I did not detect any particular taste to it.
This has a thick and sticky consistency.
I bought …
Biore Pore Pack (black)
I’ve had blackheads for years and just looking at them gets on my nerves, so I’ve decided to try to use this biore pore pack which claims that it effectively removes blackheads.
It is like a little piece of sticky cloth shaped to stripe around your …
Clinique Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher
Always a big fan of all Clinique makeup and skin care products, I recently picked up an item that is new to me, when I was shopping for my usual cleanser at the Clinique counter at my local department store. I rarely buy things on impulse, but this was …
Vanilla & Co.’s Dessert in a Bottle lotion in Strawberry Cheesecake
I recently bought a lotion that’s locally made here in the Philippines, and the brand name is Vanilla & Co. The name itself sounds yummy, right? Sounds promising, too. They have whipped buttercreams, lotions and a lot more. And they have over 20-30 scents to choose from. I was …
L’Oreal Paris HIP Color Presso Lip Gloss
I am a sucker for lip gloss. I love a gloss that leaves my lips with a nice shine yet does not look unnatural or freaky. I really like L’Oreal Paris HIP Color Presso Lip Gloss. It is a pretty cool product because it has two different tubes and …
elf Lip Color
When it comes to gloss and girlie things lip-related, I’m a bit of a fiend. I’ve got at least 10 tubes of various glosses and lip paraphernalia at my house. Lipstick, gloss pen and balms are just a few of the things I own.
Eyes Lips and Face is …
Burts Bees Deep Cleansing Cream Soap Bark and Chamomile Cleanser
I facial cleanser I enjoy using as my daily facial cleanser in the morning to wake up my skin and purify it naturally is the Burt’s Bees Deep Cleansing Cream Soap Bark and Chamomile Cleanser. The natural ingredients in the cleanser soak deep into the pores and pulls up …
Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick
The All Heart Shade of Clinique’s Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick is the best lipstick I have ever tried. I have used lipsticks from Loreal, Maybelline, AVON and even those regular and cheap brands of lipsticks. But so far, I like the Clinique’s Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick most, …
Pureology AntiFade Complex Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner
My gray hair has always been a big issue for my relatives, especially my aunt (who’s around 80+ years old but still dyes her hair black). Having had gray hair since I was Grade 7, it isn’t a big deal for me personally, although I do get irritated whenever …
Garnier Skin Naturals Soft Essentials Facial Cleansing Wipes
These facial cleansing wipes from Garnier would be perfect if only they had a bit more moisture to them as I find I have to apply pressure to cleanse my face. They are effective and I think they have a lot of benefits to them apart from that. …
Garnier - Whitening Moisturizing Cream with SPF 15 for Day
I have an oily face skin. Since I have to work outside the office, I exposed to sunlight most of the time. The result, my face skin gets darker. Obviously sun burn does have its effect on my skin.
I’ve tried many products to reduce the pigmentation, brown spots and …
John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Full Splendour Shampoo
I have been blessed with long and straight, wispy hair that doesn’t seem to tangle and frizz. However, the down-side of this is that my hair tends to be thin and lifeless looking. I have always wanted full hair that bounces with volume and shines as it is blown by …
MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Pink Fish
MAC tinted lip conditioner in pink fish is part of the Hello Kitty Collection and is limited edition. The packaging is adorable; it is in a clear jar (so you can see the color of the product) and a black lid with a hello kitty on top of it. …
Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel
An alcohol free styling gel is a good thing to find. Not only is this one alcohol free, but it claims to regulate your hair’s natural moisturizing system, and provide UV protection. I bought the 32 oz jar for less than 4.00 at a chain beauty supply store.
Other than …
Aussie Opposites Attract Conditioner
My hair used to be dull, rough and absolutely unmanageable. I was tired of jumping from one brand of conditioner to another looking for that one solution to all my hair related problems. I had been hearing a lot about the Aussie brand and had been meaning to try …
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator Kit
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator Kit is something I purchased a few months ago in an attempt to help with skin issues. The cost was near $40.00. The machine with the puff on the end of it helped to a degree but I did not notice enough of …
Decleor Aroma White Brightening Night Cream
In one incident when people commented about how my skin got darker than the usual color, I was searching for night cream to help me regain my original skin color. Decleor is a well known, expensive brand from Paris. This was the one that I found out to be …
Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream
I received a package from my aunt a few months ago who has been living in California for a few years now. Included in the package was a Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream. I was clueless about the brand because I haven’t heard of it before. I phoned …
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock
Finally, there’s a sunblock that doesn’t leave me feeling like a greaseball after application. Not only does this Neutrogena Ultra Sheer stuff have an SPF of 45, but it really does live up to their promises of feeling “light” and “weightless.” First, it takes to your skin …
Old Spice’s Red Zone: Glacial Falls Deodorant
My dad is a creature of habit. Growing up, I knew there was one type of aftershave and deodorant and one type only: Old Spice. To this day the fresh yet spicy scent of Old Spice products continues to bring back fond memories of my childhood. Therefore, it should …
Murad Clarifying Toner
I have been working in the cosmetic industry for approximately five years now so I have tried all of the skin care products on the market. Of all the products I have experimented with, Murad products seem to work the best. In the past I have suffered from moderate …
l’Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Light Shine Shampoo
Although I have used other Loreal Shampoo’s in the past I have never used this 1 before I bought it a few weeks ago. There was an offer on in the shop I was in and although I was wanting to buy the other one that I usually buy …
Almay Nearly Naked Cover Up Stick, Light
There pretty much isn’t a day in my life, since I reached puberty, that I haven’t been wearing some kind of makeup. With a blotchy complexion and a fair skin tone that showed the blotches predominantly, and very dark undereye circles from a serious sleep deprivation condition (called “kids …
Rimmel Color Rush Quad Eye Shadow
This eye shadow quad from Rimmel is probably my favorite set that I’ve purchased at a drugstore. I bought it in Smokey Brun 002 for about $9.00. Included that is a dark shimmery brown, a goldenrod shimmer, a light taupe shimmer, and a cream shimmer. They are all very …
Etta’s Skin whitening Bleaching powder
I first learned the product when I was in college. My tita told me that it is an effective skin whitening. Because I also want to prove how effective it is I tried and tested it first on my legs. I do not really aim that my skin to …
Lakhme nail polish
I have very beautiful arms naturally, which is fair and look very attractive when I wear sleeveless dresses. And the nails shape and the color, which I have got naturally, is also very good and perfect. And when I apply the nail polish to my nails, which …
Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil
I purchased the four ounce bottle for about ten dollars (plus shipping and handling) on Amazon.com. I have absolutely no idea what actual stores sell this so that’s why I ordered it online. I know that it also comes in a 2 ounce variety.
It has so many different uses …
Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo
I have really thin hair. The strands are thin, making it more fragile and susceptible to breaks. Although it is shiny enough, it is still a problem because I often get broken hair strands and falling hair. I even resorted to coloring my hair in an effort to help …
Clinique Superfit Make up Foundation
I loved to used this Clinique Superfit Make up Foundation, its oil free and you can wear it for long. This is really suitable for me since I am working for a longer hours.It helps me to clearly visible some large pores that I have on my face from …
Burt’s Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion
In my very humble opinion, Burt’s Bees products are the cat’s meow. I have been a faithful follower of their Burt’s Bees Lip Balm for many years now, so when my best friend from Michigan sent me a travel bag filled with Burt’s Bees products for Christmas, I was over …
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
I purchased this product based on the recommendation of the woman at the sales counter in a local makeup store. I told her that I wanted a product that would be easy to apply, that would not flake, and that would be long lasting. I also have …
Samy Fat Foam Permanent Hair Color
I have been dyeing my hair for over 15 years. I love trying new colors and styles. I think I have tried about every possible dye that you can get from Walmart and most drug stores. I saw the Samy Fat Foam Permanent Hair Color , and I had …
Nivea Sun Whitening Immediate Sun Protection with Collagen Protect and SPF50
The Product
The container is a white plastic bottle with an asymmetrical curve shape and a yellow orange click-open cap.
This has that typical sun block scent but mild enough.
This has a very thick consistency and sticky also.
This retails for Php500 in our country or around $11.
My Experience and Opinion
My mom …
Avalon Organics Glycerin Hand Soap in Peppermint
I recently used the Avalon Organics Glycerin Hand soap in Peppermint. I really love the scent of the peppermint and the way this soap cleansing my hands without drying them out. I even like the bottle this hand soap comes in because it sits nicely on the top of …
Shimizu Slimming Salt
What can salt do to make you slimmer? It says when you scrub the salt onto your skin, you burn the fat under the skins. This is how Shimizu Slimming Salt works.
I started to use Shimizu Slimming Salt few months ago. According to the advertisement, it will help to …
Estee Lauder Pure Color Eye Shadow Palette (4)
I can’t put a finger on the last time I used an estee lauder eye shadow or probably nary, so I wondered if this palette would be worth the road-test. My makeup time has been full of estee lauder products since I purchased a gift set, not for …
Too Faced Supersize Lip Injection
I bought this Too Faced Super Size Lip Injection because I thought if it works then it works and hopefully I could make my lips a little bit fuller then what they already are. I also love Too Faced cosmetics and have tried a lot of their products, most …
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Elimating Spot Gel
I have always love and used Neutrogena’s products for my face and have relied on them for an acne free apperance. Let me tell you, this rapid clear gel is no exception- it works great! My face as never had full out acne. There are just random little pimples …
Gorilla Earwax Hair Gel
The Gorilla Snot gel line has a growing fanbase in the natural hair community, which I’m part of. I bought this about six months ago. There’s good and bad sides, but I think it’s worth the try.
The Pros:
If you’re natural and have kinky curls like I do, …
Clinique Super Defense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer
Whether we like it or not, we naturally get old. It is an inevitable biological process. In most people, they want to conceal real age as much as possible. That is because aging is often associated with declination of aesthetic appeal and beauty. Well that is correct but in …
Dove Skin Vitalizer Facial Massager
Dove Skin Vitalizer facial massager was perhaps the most wonderful gift I ever received from my husband. Being a beauty conscious person, I was just thrilled on receiving this gift and was anxiously waiting to use it immediately. This facial massager boasted of being first of its kind daily …
Covergirl Outlast Lip Stain
While browsing the Covergirl aisles, I came across their new Outlast Lipstain. I have never been a big fan of lip stains, mostly because I only like a tint of sheer color and a bit shine, so I usually stick to lip gloss, but it attracted me, and I …
Revlon Natural black hair colors
Revlon Natural black is the hair color from Revlon, which is too good for me. Because the black color hair suits my face best then using any other colors. The Revlon natural black hair color gives me the perfect natural black color to my hair and it …
Avon Strawberries and Cream Bubble Bath
I like a nice Bubble bath but with how busy life can be at the moment then I find that a quick Shower is more what happens rather than a 45 minute soak in the Bath. Nevertheless I like to try and make some time to relax and a …
Very Vernis Nail Polish by Bourjois
Bourjois Very Vernis Nail Polish was rather expensive when it first came out and so I never bothered with it at first. Then the price seemed to come down and I finally bought a bottle from my local beauty store for £4.95, which is 9.20 US dollars. However, recently …
Clarins Eye Contour Gel
I do suffer with under-eye bags and dark circles partly due to my age, partly because I am a smoker and partly because during the week when I am working I never have the discipline to go to bed early enough! I asked at the Clarins counter if …
Cover Girl “Fantastic Lash Hydrofuge” waterproof mascara
I love the type of mascara that makes my eyelashes look full, and natural. I am not one of those that cares for the mascaras that looks like you put it on real thin, and obvious.
When I shop, I read all of the labels, and look closely at the …
MAC & Marcel Wanders Sheer Mystery Powder in Light Medium
I always buy Mac products because I think it’s best to buy an expensive brand that will take care of your skin rather than buying cheap brands that can just harm your skin in the long run. I gave myself this Mac powder as a Christmas gift and have …
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