Cosmetics Reviews
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Foundation primers in general are supposed to help fill in some of those pesky pores and lines so that your foundation goes on smoothly and lasts throughout the day, but unfortunately, and depending on your skin condition, not all primers deliver on their description. This one really does. I …
Elegance Famous Gardener’s Honey hand cream
Elegance Famous Gardener’s Honey hand cream is a rather superior brand of hand cream which is produced by the Natural Skin Care company in Wrexham in eastern Wales. It comes in small tubs with distinctive green tops and labels, with the price of a standard 100 gram pot varying …
Covergirl TruBlend Micromineral Foundation
This was the first foundation I ever tried. I was new to the whole “make up” thing and thought that this powder would work well- since it was Covergirl, why not? I hate to say I was wrong, I was so happy once I stopped using this foundation- I …
Lancome Le Crayon Khol Eye Pencil
I have a long history with eyeliner; this cosmetic pencil and I have come a long way together. I first started as a child using my mom’s eye makeup from Korea that she got in Koreatown. During junior high school, I upgraded to one dollar Wet n’Wild …
Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara
I was so disappointed in this mascara, I don’t even remember why I bothered with this brand, I don’t think I’ve ever owned anything by Rimmel before, and if I have it probably wasn’t anything worth it because I most likely would of repurchased it. So I was in …
Salon Perfect Eyebrow Precision Shaping Combo
The first time that I purchased this kit from Wal-Mart was about a year ago. At the time I was looking for a product that would help to tame my unruly eyebrows. Although my eyebrows are slightly thick and bushy, I had never been a big …
Givenchy Parad Eyes Fluid Eye Liner Poetique Lavender
This is one of my favorite eye liner from Givenchy. Like most of Givenchy’s beauty product they are not cheap however once you get over the heavy price tag, it will seem pretty rational why I even bother to spend money on them. They are my favorite beauty product …
TriDerma MD Intense Fast Healing Scar Treatment
I used to have a few acne scars which were actually red. I had treated my acne back then, and after that, a few pinkish scars began to appear which was an indication that my acne had already been treated, and I need to treat my acne cast the …
Clear and Clean Pimple clearing cleanser
I am working 6 days a week, that’s why I don’t have enough sleep most especially during week days. Stress and under sleep is not healthy and it can cause pimples. I often experienced having pimples but 1 or 2 pimples only. Frankly, I don’t want any pimples in …
Blistex Lip Infusion Moisture Splash
Nothing can beat the uneasiness of dry lips. When I exposed to extreme coldness or too much humidity, I always suffer dry chapped lips. There must be someway that I could keep a brand and then use it for this purpose. There were several lip balm that I tried …
Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals B.B. Cream
I am a person who would always want to look simple and natural so basically, I am not fond of wearing makeups or any cosmetics on my face just to look better than, should I say, normal. The problem is, I have oily and acne prone skin so I …
Cover Girl Simply Ageless Foundation
Cover Girl Simply Ageless Foundation is a relatively new foundation that is primarily marketed to the over 35 year old women in the population. It is promoted as containing Olay moisturizer so as to prevent skin drying and to help the wearer look “ageless”. I am …
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme nail polish
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme nail polish is one of my favorite nail polishes out there. My favorite color in this brand and line is Violet Sparkles, one I have in my polish collection. I didn’t start buying Sally Hansen nail products until about a few years ago …
H2O Marine Daily Hydrator
I have tried COUNTLESS moisturizers and there have been times that I just have gotten so frustrated with them that I gave up all together. The moisturizers that I have used and liked, cost way too much and I didn’t feel they were THAT good to spend that much …
Fashion 21 Perfect Stick Concealer w/ Tea Tree Oil
Fashion 21’s Perfect Stick Concealer will forever be in my heart. This product really helped me a lot with my self confidence. I am a person with many acne marks and my confidence is day by day depleting, afraid of what might people think of me. Sorry if I’m …
Smashbox Soft Lights in Shimmer
When I saw this Smashbox Soft Lights in Shimmer. I thought this would be a great all over shimmer for my face when I didn’t really want to apply bronzer or I wasn’t wearing that much makeup and I still wanted a little all over shimmer on my face …
Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner in Charcoal (03)
I recently purchased the Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner in shade #3, Charcoal. This is a product that I picked up completely by accident. It is one of those products that I have mixed feelings about. On the one hand, I regret purchasing it because I was in …
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Serum
I used to have short eyelashes. But when I bought Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Serum on a whim online for around 400 pesos, that changed because I suddenly have long lashes in just weeks. Here is my experience.
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Serum …
Nivea Creme
At first, I don’t even know what this product is for. I do not know what is the purpose of this product and I do not know where this should be applied. My friends say it’s for the face. I was confused where to use the product since the …
Modern Organic Products hair pomade
Modern Organic Products hair pomade is a dense sticky paste that comes in a small pot. It does add texture and it also adds shine, but it is not best for long hair, I have discovered. Since I have long hair it simply weighs it down.
I think …
Kleenex Facial Tissue
I keep Kleenex in my house and it’s usually the only brand that I use. I mainly use these for the nose. They are very effective and they provide everything that I could ask for. They are sold in a box that contains 110. …
Olay White Radiance Lotion with SPF 19
About three months ago, I purchased Olay White Radiance Lotion in small size bottle (netto 30 ml) because I am new to try it. My face has a sensitive skin, if a cosmetic I use is not suitable with my skin, in a few hours the pimples will appear …
Bath and Body Works Body Mist Lavender/Vanilla
Bath and Body Works is a lifesaver when I am confronted with insomnia. My body has a difficult time just slowing down, so I love turning to Bed and Bath Body Works Body Mist to tone down the energy volume enough to relax my body and mind to fall …
Tom’s of Maine Natural Deodorant Stick - Lavender
Whenever I can get my hands on a natural product, I’m always willing to try it out. I always figure natural is better for me so why not see how it works. Let’s just say, natural doesn’t quite cut it for the excessive sweater with odor issues. …
Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush
This set of makeup may sound very exciting especially for the useful and powerful tandem. However, the total positive effects still depends on what type of skin you normally have. As for my case, I have a slightly oily skin. I do had …
Life Brand Cool Aloe Skin Lotion
I go through literally dozens of body lotions and creams every year, especially in the winter when my skin is so dry that it often flakes off, cracks and causes pain. I am afraid to think of the money I spend on the various brands and formulas. Some work …
OPI No Spain No Gain
OPI has come out with yet another collection, and sometimes, I really bore of them, because they are usually just repromotes of old colors, or old colors that have been slightly tweaked and barely look different. This time, it was the Collecion Espana, which excited me a little bit …
MAC Eyeshadow in Fashion Groupie
I think I’ve found the perfect purple eyeshadow. Fashion Groupie was part of a limited edition collection last summer (2009), and usually I’m not a fan of bright eyeshadows. I tend to stick to the natural look, so I prefer champagnes, golds, and browns. However, my favorite color is …
Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
These days, I am not willing to pay for hair coloring, either at a salon or at home, only to have it come out in a few weeks. In the summer months, I find it difficult to keep my colour for any length of time, as the sun really …
Natio Glow
I always envy celebrities’ glowy skin and always wanted that dewy effect on my face. After reading a lot of reviews, I found Natio Glow which is basically a primer make-up for that special dewy effect. I tried it on for few days and I don’t exactly feel the …
Neutrogena T- Gel Shampoo Stubborn Itch Control
Since I am one of those persons who seem to consistently face the problem of dandruff every now and then, I have had the liberty to use a variety of anti- dandruff shampoos available in the market. Though the type of dandruff I face seems to be calm …
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in White Satin
Oftentimes, I don’t keep up with the frenzy of painting classic prim and elegant polishes, except for the eternally chic black. Simple as they look, classic manicures actually take more time to achieve. I’m not an avid lover of white lacquer because it makes my hands look …
NYC nailcolor
I wanted to pick up some bright, warm, fun nailpolishes as the weather is warm now, and everybody likes to flash a little bright color on their toes when the weather is nice! However, I get fed up with nailpolishes because no matter how careful i am, I ALWAYS …
Origins Jump Start Stimulating Body Scrub
It does purport to claim it “stimulates” you on how to begin your day. This product was something that I tried. There are days that you feel really tired or lazy to get up. Especially when it is cold and raining cats and dogs outside, I prefer to cringe …
Orly Nail Lacquer Chai Latte 18 ml
Clean nails can make a huge difference in the person’s overall appearance. It’s attractive when it’s clean and well-trimmed. It reflects the person’s hygiene too. Of course, nothing can beat naturally clean and healthy nails, but it also gives a different twist when there’s a color in it. I …
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
According to me this product works really fantastic. Not only is it highly recommended for people with acne problems and other skin irritations, people who suffer from dehydrated skin can also benefit from the use of this skin care products. Neutrogena Deep Clean facial cleanser is suitable for normal …
Lancome Pure Focus Masque
I like when I use face mask because my skin is tight, smooth and flawless. This face mask from Lancome has ideal benefits for me.
The formula of the mask is light on the skin. It does not sip into your skin, turning it into a clay-like surface. …
LA Colors Nail Polish in Hot Blooded
I love nail polish and I polish my nails very frequently, at least once a week. Since I am a frequent polish changer I buy a lot of nail polish and am always trying new brands out no matter their price range. Hence I have built up quite a …
Go Smile Tooth Whitening System
I have been working in the cosmetic industry for approximately five years now so I am always trying the newest and latest beauty products. When the Go Smile Tooth Whitening System came out, I just had to give it a try.
The first problem I had with this product was …
The Body Shop Lip Treatment
Did I ever tell you that my house is strewn with lip glosses? If not, it is. My daughter and sister are forever pilfering my glosses, and they are justified in doing so, because they pick them off the bedside tables, the floors, and even sometimes, under pillows and …
St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Facial Scrub
I bought this product awhile back because my other facewash wasn’t cutting it. I finally decided to face the fact: I have difficult skin. Too many times had I gotten stuck trying to classify my skin in one of these survey things that’s supposed to tell you …
The Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter
This is one of my favorite lip treatments on the market, both from the product to the flavor. And an added bonus is that the Body Shop brand is reputed to not test products on animals.
At $6 for a little pot of lip butter under .3oz, the price is …
Listerine Total Care Plus Whitening Mouthwash
If you want a good mouthwash , then this is the best to get. It does it all. I love the fact that using a mouthwash like this even whitens my teeth. This is a great all around product , and I recommend it for everyone. It has many …
Victoria’s Secret Blackberry and Tonka Bean All-Over Moisture Salve
While shopping at Victoria’s Secret, I happened upon the travel size section of the beauty products. I’ve always loved mini cosmetics (maybe a bit too much, heh), so I enjoyed viewing all the items. I was also planning on purchasing a salve for my lips around that time, so …
MURAD Blemish Spot Treatment
I am a big fan of MURAD products as it has a wide range of skin treatments targetted to specific problems.
I have been a loyal user of the blemish spot treatment for 3 years now, and I must say that this product works whether countless others have failed.
The texture …
Murad Hydrating Toner
I was recently on a week-long trip but I hadn’t had time to think of what I’ll be packing as I was a in a great hurry, so I forgot my basic essentials. So I went on a trip to the grocery store upon arriving, and picked up …
Moisture Therapy Redness Relief
I have always considered myself to have a red face, and it drives me nuts. So when Avon came out with Redness Relief Moisturizing cream with SPF 15 as part of their Moisture Therapy line, I quickly snatched it up. Now I wish I would not have …
St. Ives Naturally Clear Blemish and Blackhead Control
There are a variety of facial scrubs under the St. Ives name. There are a few reasons I like this particular kind and a few reasons I sometimes pass it up in the aisle.
Naturally Clear apricot scrub uses walnut shell powder to scrub away dry, rough skin, much like …
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