I wouldn’t be surprised if majority of women is on a continuous quest to find the dependable mascara. It’s a hard task to find a mascara product that performance well without aggravating clump formation and/or flaking. I’ve had quite an experience on my mascara quest. I’ve …

I had heard about liquid eyeliner but never thought about using it. I didn’t see how different it could be from pencil eyeliners or eye shadows. I suppose my impression of using eyeliner is a good one after seeing how my college roommate used it. First …

I use a combination of foundations and face powders. On most days, if my skin is cooperative, I use the Bare Escentuals I.D. Mineral Wear and Veil, which I love and depend on for light and natural-looking coverage. But there are days when my skin attacks my …

People assume that Asian women want to look pale because our culture. Well, you are reading about one Asian women who don’t particularly care to look like the dead of winter. Maybe because I was raised in California and the theme song for that state is “California …

There are a ton of mascara products out there and I’ve tried about 95% of them. I’ve learned one thing from my experience is that the price doesn’t reflect the quality of the mascara, neither does the celebrity representing it. I’ve tried most drugstore brands represented by …

Let me start off by sharing with you on how I discovered Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer. After searching on the internet, I found that I can send for free samples of a lot of cosmetic products. So far, I’ve sent for samples of mascara, lip balm, lip …

My mother, sister, and I have always shared makeup tips. As a young girl, my mother taught us the basics of makeup application for Asian women, and now as women, my sister and I introduce her to any modern developments in the cosmetic industry. Since all three …

I have searched high and low for a well-performing, dependable mascara product. I’ve already found a superb foundation – it’s Bare Escentuals I.D. Mineral Wear and Veil. I already have a go-to concealer for blemishes – it’s Clinique Advanced Concealer. I have two favorite eyeliners, …

Let me start off by stating that this mascara product is quintessential example of a celebrity being paid too much to sponsor a product, which is a shame because I have a lot of respect for this actress. This is the worst mascara I’ve
ever encountered. I can …

L’Oreal is a popular name in the cosmetics department as well as a trusted supplier of beauty products. And while I think that this brand name is reliable in many fields of cosmetics such as nail polish, makeup and soaps, I was not as thrilled with their Superior Preference …

Ever Bilena has been a household name for years. It has been in the makeup business since I was young. My mother has used it and so have I. Actually Ever Bilena is a local brand that sells cheaper makeup products. I have used a couple of them.
I have …

Last summer, I was looking for a very summery nail polish to apply in preparation for a week’s beach trip with my friends. I went to Dashing Diva Nail Salon with my friend and together, we agreed that the Primadonna Pink Nail Polish would look best on me …

Mascara has always been a tough thing for me. I have skimpy lashes, and love volume but don’t care for length. I’ve gone through almost every mascara available, it seems, and was always disgusted with my purchases. Most were so gloppy. My lashes would stick …

Boots No. 7 is a little known brand of cosmetics, based in the UK and sold in the US only at Target stores or via Drugstore.com. And it has quickly become my favorite all time cosmetic line.
Lipsticks are hard for me. I have darker skin (Hispanic) and …

If you haven’t heard of Boots No. 7 cosemtics (a UK based company) you have been missing out. I’ve never been one to purchase cosmetics just because I liked the packaging. And that’s what you always heard: The drugstore cosmetics were touted as the same as …

There are many eyeliner brands in the market and most of them cost way beyond my budget so I am glad I came across Maybelline’s 2-in-1 Impact Shadow Liner. I don’t know how long this product has been in the market but I just discovered this over the weekend. …

The Dermalogica Clean Start Bedtime for Breakouts is an Acne Treatment of sorts that claims to be a super stealth treatment that absorbs quickly, delivering a potent blend of botanicals to wipe out future breakouts lurking below the surface and contains no artificial fragrance or color.
I got this with …

I am always trying out new shower gels that are in the market. I look for shower gels that are able to do both clean, as well as moisturize the skin. A nice fragrance is a plus, but is not necessary. This time however, I did opt for something …

I can remember using this soap a lot when I was little. It always had a very distinguishable look and smell from other soaps, and up to recently, even though I had not seen nor used for years, I knew it was still being sold in shops and supermarkets. …

I always admired the mirror nail look. I tried various chrome polishes, but none of them gave me the same mirror look that I was looking for. They weren’t nearly as reflective as a mirror, but were simply matte metallic looking. I liked the Minx styles that came out, …

I had metallic shades in mind upon purchasing this Careline eye shadow quad. I ordered this product after browsing the brand’s brochure. I was attracted to the product due to the cheap price tag. I typically buy via retail where you could swatch and scrutinize the …

By principle, I don’t usually hoard palettes over palettes of eye shadows because I try to be pragmatic with my eye makeup. I’m not a professional artist so I won’t need those extensive palettes of eye colors if the only subject I’m bound to paint is my self. …

I was looking for a way to get rid of the hair on my upper lip without having to shave or wax it. If found out that Nair made a hair remover specifically for facial hair. I picked up a bottle of Nair Moisturizing Face Hair Cream from the …

I love taking bubble baths because it is so relaxing after an especially hard day of working. Avon has always been a trusted name in my family since my Aunt sold Avon products for years, so I figured I would try the bubble bath while it was on special. …

I am always willing to try something new and innovative, so I decided to try the Schick Intuition Razor for women to see if having the soap on the end of the razor would work well for me. I purchased the razor at Walmart for $8.26.It came with one …

I have tried many different types of lotions to see if there were any better ones. I went into a friends bathroom one night and saw a bottle of Rose Milk on the counter. I decided that the next time I went to the grocery store I would pick …

I do not use a specific brand of facial cleanser. I always like trying every brand I can afford to buy and those which are good performing, I have no hesitation in buying them again. One of the cleansers that I keep using (if the budget allows it as …

Recently I have been purchasing a lot of ULTA brand products. They are a great quality makeup brand and fit my budget as well. They are very inexpensive and work very well on my stubborn skin. Of the newest items I purchased, their baked eye shadow …

I have super oily skin which is acne prone also. I have got lots of red and brown marks on my face. So it makes me feel uneasy about my appearance even if am alone in a room. yeah its quite bad. When I go out I want to …

I couple weeks ago I picked up a package of Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Beauty Bars in the scent Burst. I really liked the fruity fresh scent with a hint of spice to it. It was very uplifting and helped put me in a happy mood.
The bars of soap …

I love moisturizing soaps and body washes. What I do not love is the fact that sometimes when I use them, they leave a slippery residue on my skin that takes forever to get rid of. I have used a lot of products that really do that and it …

I have been a fan of Maybelline products because they are very cheap and they do not hurt my skin. I have sensitive skin and I break out rather easily. I have had my share of Maybelline products but there are also failed products that I refuse to repurchase. …

I am a huge fan of Olay products. I am currently using their Olay Total Effects day cream as my daily moisturizer. However at some point I got bored and when I was in the mall the other week I noticed that they had the Olay Natural White Light …

I love wearing makeup daily. I use makeup for work or for simply going out of the house. However I get really, really lazy in removing it at times. Especially when I come back from clubbing and I am so tired and drunk after a long night, I usually …

I have been looking for a Holy Grail facial wash. I have suffered from multiple acne breakouts and a very oily face so that I am looking for something that could cleanse my face thoroughly without breaking me out and without drying out my skin. I have searched high …

I’ve been spending a great deal of time reading random posts in the blogosphere, mostly full of beauty talks and people babbling about their favorite nail polishes. Like switching shoes and bags, these people embrace nail art just like fashionable accessories. Well I don’t have very deft …

I love body washes that have a very lingering and sweet smell. That is why I chose to purchase the Naturistics Moisturizing Body Wash in Wild Berries. I do not like to use moisturizing body washes that do not have a good smell. This one when I tried to …

I have terribly dry skin. It even comes to a point where I get cracks on my skin, itchiness, and developed premature wrinkles. I have tried different kinds of moisturizing products. This time I was willing to purchase even an expensive one just to be able to save my …

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation is the best foundation I have ever tried! Before I found this product, I had to use both liquid foundation and powder to provide the amount of coverage I wanted. I now only have to use this product and it saves me …

I have been using Johnson Q-Tip Cotton Swabs since I was a small child. It is a trusted name and although I have occasionally tried other brands because they were cheaper, I always find my way back to Q-Tips. I pay $2.99 per box for 375 cotton swabs. I …

I am not only a nail biter but I have very thin and brittle nails that break easily. I was looking for a way to harden and strengthen my fingernails. That is when I came across Sally Hansen’s Nail Growth Miracle Strength Treatment. I found the Sally Hansen Nail …

I have fairly thin eyelashes when I’m not wearing makeup, but not when I’m wearing Almay’s Volumizing Mascara! It really works just as stated - one coat. Black is my favorite color for this mascara but I accidentally picked up the brown-black the other day and it …

This is one of the most wonderful smelling talc that I bought in Hypercity Mall. It was in a classic talc canister that is green in color but of course the powder was white in color. I bought this for the purpose of powder massage and also for removing …

Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Hand Lotion is a great lotion to use on dry skin and for daily moisturizing. I have a bad case of dry skin, most especially in the winter and I need a heavy moisturizer. I don’t like moisturizers that feel heavy, though. …

I have very thin lashes so whenever I get a chance in scoring a good product for my lashes, I would definitely grab it. When I celebrated my 30th birthday my dear cousin gave me a waterproof mascara as a gift. It was Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara.
The …

I use powder all the time, and I could not leave home without it. I often use powder foundation and I always bring with me a service powder to work so that I could use it just for retouching. I immediately thought of getting the Maybelline Clear Smooth Face …

I have a huge respect to Japanese made makeup. I know that they really like their makeup to be of pure ingredients and of top quality. Since I am of Asian descent, I have tried multiple European or American brands of makeup but I have yet to find a …

I have been hearing so much about the Papaya Soaps that I was determined to try one for myself. I do like to use Papaya extract on my face and it does make my skin soft and supple but the idea of Papaya soap does sound convenient and …

I had used the Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash a few years ago and had actually quite liked it but then it was no longer available and I thought they were discontinued but it looks like it is back with some modifications and now comes with their new technology …

Face Shop is a Korean company and I have never tried it. They are the Korean version of Body Shop. They also have skin care and makeup line. One of the first product that I have tried from them is this liquid base makeup. The product claims higher concentration …