Cosmetics Reviews
Aveda Be Curly Hair Care Range
These are great products for people with naturally wavy or straight hair! There are plenty of products advertising that they’re the best for curling hair, and I’ve tried them all from corner store brands to the most expensive, and most either dried out or didn’t hold in my hair. …
Coastal Scents 78 Piece Makeup Palette
I received this item as a gift. It was from someone who knows nothing about what kind of makeup I prefer so I think they were just going for a huge variety of various colors so they had it all covered, which was a nice thought. The kit …
Kiss My Face Start Up Exfoliating Face Wash
Every girl has a beauty secret. Mine comes in a 4 ounce bottle of Kiss My Face Start Up Exfoliating Face Wash. Not one brand works well for me the way this product does. Affordable and effective, it exfoliates, cleanses and clarifies my face bringing it a certain kind …
Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover
I constantly wear nail polish every day of the week, so I always make sure to have a good quality bottle of nail polish remover nearby for when I need to take it off and re-do it once they get chipped or messy looking. Over the years, …
Shiseido Dual Balancing Foundation
When makeup particularly liquid foundation was created, it gave every woman the opportunity to start looking flawless because it helps in eliminating imperfections by hiding it and gives the base of your skin a perfect texture. A concealer sometimes can be so tedious to use and it is rare to …
Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer spf 20
I recently received a Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with spf 20 as a sample at Sephora. All I have to say about this product is: I am glad it was only a sample and not something I paid money for!
I suppose the only good use for this would …
Etude House Magic Tint Balm in No.01
The Product
Number 01 shade is a cherry red color with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is clear, round, plastic tub with a red screw cap.
This has a faint sweet cherry scent but I did not detect any taste.
This has an emollient consistency.
The retail price of this lip balm …
Clinique Glow Crazy Powder Highlighter in Gold Dust 03
I think it’s so fitting to call this product a “late bloomer” amongst my assortment of new and old cosmetics, because it turned out to be a fabulous highlighter after keeping it for years. I’m ready to say that this is one of my favorite powder highlighters right …
Bumble And Bumble Surf Spray
I received the bumble and bumble surf spry as a gift. All the expensive hair products I own, I received as a gift. It is twenty something dollars for a four ounces bottle. I doubt I would ever pay that much money for something that is going to last …
San Ing Anti-Wrinkle and Pimples Facial Cream
The San Ing Pearl Face Cream is the second best Chinese facial cream that I know in terms of its impact on the skin. The best in my opinion is still Ly Na. You might want to know what is in all these facial creams for you. …
Lancome Poudre Majeur Excellence Micro-Aerated Pressed Powder
I experiment with lots of makeup including pressed powder but I am still a loyal user of Lancome Poudre Majeur Excellence Micro-aerated pressed powder. I have been using this product for nearly 3 years now. It does not matter what foundation I put on, this pressed powder blends …
Gillette Daisy
There are all types of razors and hair removal options these days, but my first choice is the Gillette Daisy Razor. Not only is this razor inexpensive, but it also gives you a nice clean shave. It has the moisture- smooth strip at the top so it prevents nicks.
I …
Stila All Over Shimmer Eyes
I love loose eyeshadow powders. I think that loose powder eyeshadow look and feel great. The quality of these eyeshadow is great too in my opinion. Anyway, one of my favorite loose eyeshadow powders is Stila All Over Shimmer Eyes. Sadly, this line has been discontinued. I still have …
Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss Cupquake
Victoria’s Secret cosmetic is one of my favorite product, since they always give me this satisfaction when I purchase their old and up comings product. I bought a new lip gloss from them, they called it Beauty rush lip gloss and has scented flavor of cupquake. It is truly …
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
I got this in the mail the other day as a present. My old moisturizer was working fine, however, I was on search for something much better. I almost went into Sephora the other day and bought a bottle of hope in a jar by philosophy. I was also …
Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream for Face,Hands and Body
I have been using Nivea since childhood and I always trust it for its products.Not only do they provide excellent quality,but also they offer affordable prices. One of my favourite Nivea product is the soft cream for face,hands and body.It is definetely a versatile product which moisturizes intensively.Not to mention …
Castor oil for super dry skin
I am older and had very dry skin in patches on my cheeks. Even worse, the skin on the end of my nose, especially around the nostrils, would get so dry that it would develop flaky scales. Looked like dandruff of the nose! Unsightly! None of my skin creams …
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
I love buying cosmetics, but sometimes the choices seem overwhelming. Last Saturday while wandering through Sephora, one particular eyeshadow palette caught my eye. The Urban Decay Naked Palette: 12 gorgeous colors that were strickingly neutral, yet provacative, ranging from light shimmery and matte shades, to dark browns, to gorgeous …
Bath and Bodyworks Into The Wild Shower Gel
I tried bath and bodyworks into the wild shower gel after finishing off another bodywash previously. I’d been eye balling the shower gel for some time after smelling it on one of my good friends. She had brought the whole line, which included the shower gel, the fragrance …
Bobbi Brown Lathering Tube Soap
I have recently become a fan of Bobbi Brown’s make-up over the course of just the past few years. I like the variety of her lipstick collections, and she makes some nice fragrances. Usually, once I become interested in a certain make-up company, I want to try their facial …
Loreal Bare Naturale Mascara
Loreal has added to their Bare Naturale line with a great new mascara that is as great as any other formula, is made up of almost entirely natural ingredients, and the brush and packaging are also natural. This is truly a mascara that tries to offer the safest …
Thicker Fuller Hair Revitalizing Shampoo
I remember, as a little girl, always have this hair that I couldn’t pull up into a pony tail because it was so thin that it was constantly falling out. Okay, so maybe “fine” is a more apt description, but all I know is that it was completely frustrating …
Tresemme Smooth and Silky Conditioner
I only paid $3.00 for this and it’s a 32 FL OZ bottle. That’s a great deal because I’ve paid more for conditioners that come in smaller bottles and with this Tresemme Smooth and Silky Conditioner, I got a lot more for my money and I love this conditioner. …
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick
I purchased this product mainly because I needed something handy and compact for travel. I also hoped the foundation would help cut off my time in the morning. I always thought I would easily like this product: it looked good in the store and I like the idea & …
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
I like taking care of my nails very much. If you want to have a beautiful manicure, you should start with your cuticle. I don’t like when my cuticles look dry and messy so I always use cuticle removers.
I like products by Sally Hansen so I’ve decided to get this …
Gillette M3 Power Shaver and Cartridges
Every year for Christmas, it’s been a kind of joke between my husband and me that I get him a new shaver with refillable cartridges. He used to talk about how his grandmother always used to give him underwear and a calendar every year, and I thought this would …
St. Ives Mineral Clay Firming Masque
The Product
The container is 170-mL white plastic squeeze tube.
This has a mild toothpaste-like scent.
This has a very thick consistency and light blue in color.
As far as I remember, I bought this four years ago for only Php180 or around $4.
My Experience and Opinion
I had serious acne problem before and …
TIGI Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo
I have heard of dry shampoos, or shampoos that you don’t need to use with water and rinse out, before but have never felt the need to use them. However, not that my hair is suffering from being extremely dry this winter, I decided to check out a few …
Barry M Glitter eye crayon
Barry M has this obsession with crayons. But because they make everything in a crayon form, they have really perfected the art I will admit. I have bought quite a few products from them, some that I love, and some that I will never use. They are a bit …
New from Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown never fails with a fresh, gorgeous collection for spring. This year is no exception. For 2009, she has released the stunning Platinum Collection; it’s all about smoky eyes and sparkling lips and cheeks. It’s rich, edgy, and opulent. We may be in a recession, but your face …
pH Care Feminine Wash
Since I started using feminine wash this was the first feminine wash I have used and I can say I am an aid user of it. Compared to Lactacyd I like using this everyday since it is very mild and it is just a simple wash compared to Lactacyd …
Clinique High Lengths Mascara
It seems that every cosmetic brand is coming out with a new mascara brush, and Clinique is not out of the game. This time, my almost favorite company launched a really scary looking mascara brush. This is a thin and spiky brush that looks like a row of alien …
Kojie San Kojic Acid Soap
I have never been a true believer of whitening products. I have tried numerous bleaching soaps and it irritated my skin so much I got freckles and more sun spots. Now I am really desperate because I have pimple marks that have darkened and I have to get rid …
Avon Moisture Theraphy Shea Butter Body Lotion
This stuff sucks! The end! No guys, I’m serious… if you’re looking for an amazing lotion that has the consistency to moisturize and leave your skin feeling refreshed, (especially in these cold winter months) you’re not going to find it. I was expecting something of a manila to vanilla …
Clarins After Sun Moisturizer Self Tanning Lotion
This product is amazing. I am so glad that I found it, because it really does everything that I could want. It keeps my tan looking good, and it also offers excellent after sun care for my skin. Basically this is a product that will do it all. It …
Rejoice Rich Shampoo
Rejoice Rich Shampoo is readily available in the market. I can just easily purchase a sachet of this shampoo even in small retail stores. A sachet of this shampoo only costs PhP5 (Philippine Peso) or US$0.11. I can use one sachet for three to four applications. It depends on …
60 Seconds Nail Polish by Rimmel
Half of the time when I try to wear nail polish, I smudge or ruin it even before I’m finished applying it. I love this Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish because it really drys in 60 seconds. I can’t believe I just found out about this nail polish, …
Johnson’s Baby Bath
I have used a lot of body washes but when I stayed with my mother’s last weekend I was able to use the Johnson’s Baby Bath liquid bath wash. I was a little wary at first in using it because I did not like body washes. Body washes usually …
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips work wonderfully well. What I really like about these strips is I can see the results in the morning. It’s really disgusting, but I can see the dead skin, the deep down dirt, the oil, the blackheads when I look at the strips. When …
Nivea Visage Oxygen Power Reviving Day Cream
It was just few days back when I met my old friend and she said that I was looking much older than my age. I also felt that her skin was glowing as compare to mine and on her advice I bought ‘Nivea Visage Oxygen Power Reviving Day Cream’. …
Boots No7 Stay Perfect Foundation
When it comes to my cosmetics bag it seems I have every type of makeup except for foundation. I have seen plenty of women walking around with foundation on their faces and it either looks as if they are wearing a mask or it does not match their complexion …
Mentholatum Acnes Medicated Clear & White Face Wash
I bought the Mentholatum Acnes Medicated Clear & White Face Wash after using the other Acnes Creamy Face Wash by the same brand. I liked it because it helped with the oiliness of my skin and even reduced the amount of breakouts I used to get. I …
Cover Girl Tru Blend Whipped Foundation
I bought this Tru Blend Whipped Foundation because it was on sale and I got pretty good results from the original Tru Blend liquid foundation so I thought this one would be just as good.
I really love the packaging for this Tru Blend Whipped Foundation. It doesn’t come …
L’Oreal Ideal Balance QuickStick Balancing Foundation
While browsing Shoppers Drug Mart, I saw a L’Oreal collection on sale, and I thought I’d pick up another foundation, because I’ve hit pan on my current one. So I chose a silver tube of combination skin foundation that was advertised to balance out my skin tone. There is …
Smashbox Burlesque Beauty Collection
When I saw this Smashbox Burlesque Beauty Collection Makeup Set, I thought the colors were really pretty and although it cost a little more than I would have liked to spend especially since I thought the lip gloss color it came with was a little too dark for my …
Not Your Mother’s Hair Styling Products
I recently purchased a few products from the Not Your Mother’s Hair product line of styling products.
The first product that I picked up was the Beat the Heat Thermal Styling Shield Spray. It is a heat protectant. I use it before I blow dry my hair because I like …
Veet Hair removing creme
Veet hair removing lotion is really good one. I have used it so many times. Normally I like vaccing but whenever I am in a hurry and whenever I feel it tired and no time to go to the parlour for vaccing I do use the Veet …
Avon Naturals Whitening Anti-Marks Cream
This is another product from Avon Naturals’ line of facial skin care. I bought the anti-marks cream because it promised to fade dark spots on the skin. There were a couple of spots on my face that I wanted to get rid of, so I bought a …
Aqua Glycolic Hand and Body Lotion
I have used Aqua Glycolic Lotion for about 15 years. One reason I like this lotion is that at 14% alpha hydroxy acid, it is the strongest glycolic compound in a lotion I have been able to find over the counter. I like that this is a …
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