Cosmetics Reviews
Morrisons Vitamin E Face Wash
I needed a new facial wash and spotted this at Morrisons —“ from their own brand —“ for a mere 70p, or thereabouts. As I am in my forties with ageing skin, I would usually use an anti-ageing face wash, or at least a neutral one that is …
Silka Papaya
If americans would love their skin tan, here in the philippines, a large number of filipinos would like to have a whiter complexion. And I admit, I am one of those filipinos dreaming to have a smooth white skin. I almost tried everything, experimenting on what’s efffective and what …
Biotherm Hydrating Face Mask
I prefer buying cheap products, what with the poor economy and all. For birthday and Christmas presents, however, my family tends to indulge me with better quality gifts. I am very partial to cosmetics and usually, the more extravagant the better for me. One example of a product that …
Bio-Botanical Labs Biolotion 20 oz/600 mL
I have been using Bio-Botanical Labs Biolotion for over a month now, and my skin has been experiencing some great results. When I bought this lotion, I had doubts about what it could do, but the indication in the label that it is a “skin firming lotion” assured …
Moisturising Body Whip by The Natural Source
Let me first say that I absolutely LOVE this product!!
The Natural Source (TNS) has several moisturisers in its different range and the one that i really love is the Topical Sugar Cane one. The first and last thing i love about this is definitely its scent! The scent is …
Body Essence Tea Tree Oil Body Wash
This gel is a fabulous body wash!! The label states it is ultra moisturizing and it is! The description does not lead one to believe the fragrance would be anything special, but that is so wrong. This body wash is one of the most attractive, invigorating scents I have …
Herbal Essences Hair Care Product Line
I recently switched my hair care products to the Herbal Essences product designed for dry hair. All of the Herbal Essences products are amazing and do exactly what they claim. I always have trouble keeping my hair straight so I decided I needed to find something to …
Cover Girl Lash Blast Waterproof Mascara
I recently purchased the Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara in the waterproof formulation. I tend to avoid waterproof mascara at all costs, but since I love wearing mascara daily and have been going to the beach often, I really wanted to get something that wouldn’t give me raccoon eyes the …
Collection 2000 Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner
I think the Collection 2000 Fast Stroke is an excellent liquid eyeliner for a variety of reasons, and yet it was one of the cheapest brands to choose from. I think it was just a few quid (I bought it from Morrisons supermarket) and half the price of …
Garnier UltraLift Pro Night Cream
The television advertising for a face cream that I purchased claims that Garnier UltraLift Pro Night Cream is —˜clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in two weeks,’ which is a claim that many beauty products make. In my experience, nothing completely reduces or takes away wrinkles, but sometimes they do seem …
Ugo Vanelli Shaving cream
I recieved this shaving cream from the airlines while travelling by Economy class. It was one of the products provided in the kit provided. Although the small tube contained 30ml quantity of shaving cream, it lasts for more than a week. This shaving cream …
Burt’s Bees Rose Water and Glycerin Toner
Last summer my skin became too oily to the core, that even after a thorough cleaning my face would still be oily 2 hours later. Because of my extra oily face, I remember getting a lot of zits across my cheeks. They were not really that serious, though, but …
MAC Lust Lipglass
Like the other MAC lipglasses (except for clear), Lust lipglass comes in a cylindrical tube with a doefoot (sponge) wand applicator. Although MAC lipglass is kind of pricy (about $14.00), I think that you get a decent amount of gloss for your money and the quality is …
E.L.F. healthy glow bronzing powder
Do you have pale skin, look like one of the undead? Or maybe it’s getting cooler in your neck of the woods and you’re losing color in your complexion. The best way I found to remedy these problems is to use bronzers. Bronzers have become a must have product …
Nars Lip Gloss in Angelika
The Product
Angelika shade is a bubble gum pink color with some micro shimmers.
The container is a long, slim, matte plastic tube with a black cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has no particular scent or taste.
This has a creamy but medium consistency.
The retail price of this is US$24 …
University Medical Acne Free Clear Skin System Kit
When my face breakouts with really bad acne I like to use the University Medical Acne Free Clear Skin System Kit. The kit comes with a cleanser, toner, and lotion to help get acne to and go away and not come back. I like these kit because each skin …
Sebastian Shaper Plus
To me, Sebastian Hair Shaper Plus Hairspray is amazing. I first came accross this product when I was in Las Vegas. After visiting a spa there, I was touching up my hair, and they had cans of Sebastian Hair Shaper hairspray available to use. It was …
Isopropyl Alcohol Band Aid with Moisturizer
At home, we do keep an emergency kit that includes Povidone Iodine, Band Aid Straps, Cotton Balls, Agua Oxinada and Alcohol. At my bag, the only kit I can have is alcohol, so that whenever I have cuts or bruises I can clean it with alcohol.
There are so …
VO5 Heat Defense Conditioning Spray
VO5 Heat Defense Conditioning Spray is a product that I use all the time. I’m so glad that I finally found a product that protects my hair against the heat of the blow dryer and my curling iron and straightening iron. My hair seems like it’s getting …
Freeman Facial Enzyme Mask with Pineapple
Freeman Facial Enzyme Mask with Pineapple comes in a yellow squeeze tube with a large picture of a pineapple. I had read a glowing review of this product on the Internet, so when I spotted it in a store, I decided to try it.
The mask is made with natural …
Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo (Smooth to Medium Hair)
I decided to try the Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo after it was recommended to be by two family members and a close friend.
Having used several hair removal products before, I think I had momentary sticker shock while buying this. It was more than $20CDN at …
Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser
I am a very busy person who does not always have time to wash her hair everyday. My hairdresser tells me that it is not only unnecessary but also slightly unhealthy to wash your hair daily because it robs the hair of its essential oils made naturally. However, I …
Ann French Oriental Rose Hair Removing Cream
For the last few years I have always used waxing or shaving to remove unwanted hair from the body. Although I seemed satisfied with the results, the monotony of using the same method of hair removal made it significant for me to try something different in order to keep …
White Rain Mousse by Tame
First of all it is no secret that Tame products are primarily a discount brand, and often retail for only $1 to $2 Canadian depending on the store. I am not a huge fan of Tame products but I have used their shampoo’s and conditioner’s with varying degree’s of …
Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Plumping Treatment
Everybody wants to get the plump pouty lip look without botox or other extreme measures, me included. The Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Plumping Treatment promises to give those pouty lips. I purchased it in clear because I just wanted to use it over other lip products to get the …
Revlon Double Twist Waterproof Mascara
I needed a waterproof mascara so I decided to pick up Revlon’s Double Twist on one of my trips to the drug store. This comes in a cylindrical red tube and has 11.8 mL of product in it. I got this in the colour Blackest Black, but it comes …
SugarBaby Pink Ink Blush
Out of all of the products that I use on my face, I believe that this is one of the most important yet often underrated products that I use. When I was younger, I used to shy away from using blush products since I felt that it would …
Stila Kitten Eyeshadow
I just love this eyeshadow! I was so surprised that I never heard about this eyeshadow, because there were so many rave reviews about it online! Not only that, but the brand make company of this eyeshadow is Stila, although I’ve seen the name being thrown out a couple …
Avon Planet Spa Firming Chest and Neck Serum
I have started to try and use this product every night. I bought this years ago and used it a couple of times, but then it went to the back of my cupboard and I forgot about it. Although I don’t have wrinkles or anything yet I do feel …
Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing
I am very particular in my selection of hair care products to use on my dry hair. I can remember when I was a little girl, my mom used to use Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing on all of her children’s hair.
When I began to see my hair becoming …
L’Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara
I recently purchased the L’Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara and I absolutely hate it. I wish I had saved myself the ten dollars and bought a different brand. Not only is this just a generally bad quality mascara, but it also caused damage to my lashes and I am …
Burt’s Bees Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub
Burt’s Bees Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub is one of those products that I always wanted to try, yet somehow never managed to do so. I’ve used a lot of different products from the company over the years, but never any of their cleansers. Then a family member …
Physiogel Hypoallergenic Lotion by Stiefel 10ml
I’ve been meaning to buy Physiogel lotion ever since I saw it on a TV commercial. It was promoted to provide maximum moisturizing effect and ideal for very dry skin. So I immediately bought it when I saw it while grocery shopping at Puregold Supermarket.
I’m not familiar …
Cover Girl Lipslicks Lipgloss
I am one of those people who own a million lipsticks. My problem is they always look fake on me. This is one of the oldest lipsticks or lip gloss in my collection. Cover girl has been making this product for so long that I can …
Avon Hydra Radiance Day Cream
Avon Hydra Radiance Day Cream is what i am using now as sunblock and moisturizer during the day. After a couple of weeks of using it, I have noticed that my skin is more soft and smooth and supple, always well-hydrated. My friends also noticed a change in my …
Za facial cleansing foam
I like za facial cleansing foam because it is very cheap and good.
I buy the za facial cleansing foam for less than ten dollars (Singapore dollar). A tube of 100 ml za facial cleansing foam can last for more than two months for me. During the …
Chanel Poudre Douce
Chanel Poudre Douce is a combination pressed powder and highlighter. However, unlike some pressed powders that can be hard or chalky, this one is soft, “powdery”, and easy to apply. This product comes in a compact together with a velvet pouch and a small brush. I …
Josie Maran Argan Match Maker Serum Foundation
I have always used powder foundation all my life but as time changes, so does cosmetic foundation. Decades ago, people specifically women used powder foundation makeup to cover uneven skin tone of their face. But cosmetologists always want to offer women other options to choose to enhance beauty and …
Ardell Individual False Eyelashes
Have you ever wondered how stars get their eyelashes to look so wonderful and natural? The secret is in a couple of simple steps I discovered about 10 years ago. Most people know to use mascara and to brush the mascara out to avoid clumps. This …
Eistein Lip Therapy Hydrating Lip Cream
Are your lips feeling generally dry? Do you get dried skin peeling on your lips? Then you should really try Eistein Lip Therapy Hydrating Lip Cream. I use this with their Cooling Lip Relief balm, and my lips are always so very soft and smooth. I …
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
Mascara is a type of cosmetic used to lighten, darken, color or even lengthen ones eyelashes. They are usually available in forms of tubes which come with wand applicators. Its brushes come in different forms too. It could be either straight or curved. The curved ones help to curl …
The Healing Garden Lavendertheraphy Relaxation Body Mist
As a lot of my closest associates know, I am a total scent hound and absolutely adore anything that will tingle my nostrils with flowery or fruity aromas.
So when I found this lavender body mist spray by The Healing Garden, I had to give a whirl and try it …
Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid
I bought Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid this past winter in a desperate search for something light and refreshing. I needed something that wasn’t going to feel too heavy. I usually have oily skin and with the winter weather it was drying out in places. Oil of Olay Beauty …
Extract Whitening Herbal Soap Papaya Calamansi
Like me, my mom also always use whitening soaps. She constantly buys whitening soaps every time she shops. One time, she bought me this Extract whitening soap from the supermarket. I decided to try it to see how it affects my skin. I’ve never heard its name before my …
Colourglide Lip Color
I think I am really excited to tell you about the new product I’ve just recently bought and tested. This is from one of my trusted brands actually, The Body Shop. I saw their nice advertisement about the Colourglide Lip Color and got so enticed to buy all …
Ever Bilena Mousse Foundation (Chestnut)
My mother just recently felt gratuitous today and gave me a cute pot of foundation. I guess it was a random gift for New Year’s? I guess so. But since I love makeup, cheap or expensive, as long as it makes me feel beautiful, and especially if my mom …
Bellaboo Face Mask Sweet Sin Chocolate
I love anything chocolate. I’m a total slave to chocolate products in general, be they food or bath and body or scented candles. It doesn’t matter. If it somehow has chocolate associate with it, then I want it and want it bad. This Bellaboo Face Mask was no exception …
Got2b Crazy Sleek
I purchased this product because it was on sale. I had never previously tried any got2b products, and was skeptical that they would work because I normally purchase expensive salon straightening products. But for $2, I needed to try this product and was happy with it.
The bottle is a …
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