Cosmetics Reviews
Maybelline Lip Express Lipstick and Liner in One
For Christmas 2010, I received Maybelline Lip Express Lipstick and Liner in One in Run-around Raspberry Shade. At first glance, I thought it was cute because it looked like a pencil with the lipstick shade opposite to the pencil-like tip.
When I first used it, I thought it was fairly …
Jergens Natura Tan Moisturizer
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer is a daily moisturizer meant to ‘naturally’ tan your body without spending all day in the dangerous sun. Meant to be applied as a regular moisturizer, Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer comes in 7.5 FL OZ bottles (promotional bottles have a smaller ‘individual’ …
MaxFactor Color Perfection Lipstick
I have been a makeup enthusiast for much of my life, both out of personality and hobby. I have periods of experimentation, including an intense flip flop of makeup brands and a weird urge to grow up via finding the perfect set of tools to enhance my eyes, which …
Retinol Skin Brightener
Due to the sun, getting a little bit older, and other environmental factors I would have to say that using a skin brightener is a good idea. The results take time,but I have been using Retinol Skin Brightener for about 3 weeks now and see a difference in my …
My Lip Stuff “Cat Pee” Lip Balm Tube
One of my friends loves to find gag gifts, and when I was having a problem with one of my cats urinating outside the litter box, she came up with this gem. I don’t know how in the world she found it, but it certainly was appropriate for the …
Vanite Goat’s Milk Foam Bath1L
Vanite Goat’s Milk Foam Bath is a decent body wash. I have been using it steadily for a few months. It doesn’t seem to run out, and it’s really good on my skin, too.
It’s got that silky feel to it, and I like the scent, it’s not very …
Alqvimia Bust Volume Oil
I was searching online for ways to increase my bust when I came across the Alqvimia Bust Volume Oil and decided to try it out. Alqvimia is a Spanish beauty product line for women which uses 100% natural ingredients.
The Bust Volume Oil claimed that it can …
Tretinoin Cream
My eldest sister is almost 10 years older than me, but you wouldn’t know that by just looking at her. In fact, a lot of people have mistaken her to be the same age as me. She doesn’t have any wrinkles, her skin is flawless and supple. I’ve been …
Lancome Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Ablaze
This Juicy Tubes shade was discontinued, I believe, because I don’t see it on the Lancome website anymore. The only reason I have it is because it just happened to be one of the shades in the Juicy Tubes holiday set that I bought a few years ago. It’s …
Wet n Wild Megaslicks Lip Gloss in Sinless (578)
I’ve always been pretty impressed with Wet n Wild cosmetics, especially their eyeshadows which have amazing staying power and pigmentation that can compare with higher end products. My friend always wore this really cute light pink color on her lips, and she told me it was the Wet n …
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics’ Oil Absorbing Finishing Powder
The best and the one and only finishing powder I have ever used during my stay here in the makeup world. I bought this product at http://ellanaminerals.com. Ellana Minerals’ Oil Absorbing finishing powder is my best pick for those people who are still road-testing products that are suitable for …
Nivea extra whitening cell repair anti-perspirant
There are actually two versions of this product, the stick version and the roll-on version. This review is for both since I’ve already tried both of them.
I’ll start with the good. There’s always this hoax that when you use deodorants, you’re bound to see your underarms darken. That’s why …
Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner
I have sensitive eyes that make it very difficult for me to wear eyeliner. Usually because I am clumsy, I end up lining my eyes slightly above the rim of my eyelid. It does not matter how far the actual lip of the eyeliner goes or how …
Elisabeth Style Naturals Lavender Hand Soap
I’m not sure where or from whom my mother bought this liquid hand soap, but for some reason I expected a lot more from it before we started using it. I’m guessing this was because the soap had a ‘less than cheap’ look to it. However, when I did …
Phyto Black Radiance Boosting Lotion
I bought Phyto Black Radiance Boosting Lotion for $20 online, when I used to have some scars as well as dry and rough patches scattered all over my cheeks. In fact, I used to have them because of the treatment I was applying back then, when I was actually …
Dior Crème de Rose Lip Balm
I am generally not a fan of lip products which require me to apply them with my fingers, such as those in jars or tubs, but I am making an exception with my latest discovery. Actually, it isn’t really my discovery, but a friend, who found this gem on …
Pantene Pro-V 5 Minute Strengthening Mask
My hair is thick and coarse, curly and frizzy. It takes a lot of work to get it under control. I have tried numerous products over the years, and I have my favorites that I stick to as part of my routine. Once in a while …
Eucerin Lotion
I love using Eucerin Lotion. My grandmother always used this for her extremely dry skin and after I had to use a hydrocortisone cream for a case of the poison ivy my skin became very scaly and dry. Also, I noticed my face was red and bumpy. …
Rimmel Wear Maxx Nail Polish in Hot Gossip
I love red nails and have a large collection of different red nail polishes to use depending on my mood or situation, a current favourite is Hot Gossip from Rimmel’s Wear Maxx range. Â This is a bright red which has small flecks of shimmer when you look at the …
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil
My is always dry and very flaky. I recently picked up a seven fluid ounce bottle of the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil that contains Brazilian Nut and almond oils, but I have to say this body oil was tricky to use because of the …
Kiss My Face Whale Soap Duo Pack in Berry Smart
One of the best little organic stocking stuffers I like to use for the kiddos in my household is the Kiss My Face Whale Soap Duo Pack in Berry Smart. The little soaps come in the shape of a whale and are super fun to wash up in the …
Bench Fix Hair Gel
Another great product I would like to tell you people about is the gel I have been using for over a year now. Yes, Bench Fix Hair Gel Strong Hold, it is made in the Philippines and are being sold at around Php 250.00 depends where you buy it. …
St. Ives Oil Free Apricot Facial Scrub
I have got some of the worst oily skin in the world, with a horrid T zone. I break out over everything and makeup, well I can forget that. I am allergic to most. If I’m not allergic to it I have to remove it with in 6 …
Urban Decay Big Fatty Lip Plumper
Who wouldn’t want Angelina Jolie’s lips? Almost every girl’s desire is to look as good as her so we kind of spend some cash just to get the look. I hate to admit it but I wasted money because I wanted to get fuller lips just like hers.
I bought …
Babyliss curling wand
The babyliss Curling wand
The initial thing that attracted me to the babyliss curling wand was the obvious, you simply wrap your hair around the wand and then pull the wand away leaving you with pretty effortless curls. Also, because its a wrap around curling wand, it enables you to …
MAC Studio Fix Powder
I love this powder! It’s so great, the color matches my skin tone perfectly, and it always gives me a smooth even finish. I’ve been using this powder for quite some time now, and I have been satisfied with it ever since! I bought this when I was browsing …
Dove Extra Hold Hairspray With Natural Movement
Okay I’m just going to go ahead and be blunt about this…Dove should really just stick to skin care products. Not hair products. Seriously. I mean you guys make great deodorant, body washes, and soaps, lotions and creams, but the hair? I think you should pass on that. I …
Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Silver
One of the nail polish colors that I wear most on my nails is black and I just happened to past by these nail stick pens and thought that silver would look great against the black nail polish and that the silver would really pop. I also had seen …
Kojie San
Hi! I just want to share my unexpected experience with Kojie San Acid Soap and Kojie San Whitening Cream in just a week. I am a 19y/o male nursing student and as we all know being a nurse you have to have a good, white, and smooth skin. Since …
Revlon Matte Lipstick
In choosing the right lipstick, you need to follow your skin color. There are instances when we feel that the wide array of lipstick in the market is all appropriate for you. You lips can create a certain appearance in your face and the right application of the right …
Vasmol kesh kala
Actually when I heard about the Vasmol kesh kala by one of my friends for the first time, I was impressed of it a lot. The main reason why I was impressed of this product is what I am going to write below. Actually I am a …
Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel as Face Primer
When I first heard that women were using Monistat as a dupe for face primer, my immediate response was, “People are putting what on their where?!” Failing to acknowledge that Monistat is a brand, not a specific product, I was picturing the brand’s vaginal cream for treating symptoms of …
Hartz Rid Flea Shampoo
I have been using Hartz Rid Flea shampoo on my dog because this flea season has been particularly bad. I use it addition to frontline as my dog seems to need something in between to use as a deterrent to fleas and ticks.
This is a shampoo that is particularly …
Sally Hansens Diamond Strength, No Chip Nail Polish
I do have the worst time with nail polishes since some types just don’t hold up with all the dings and scratches that my nails go through everyday. So I wanted to find a nail polish that will hold up strength wise working in a shop with machines.
Boy …
Deo cream by Dr Rimpler
I have come across this product , deodeoant cream by Dr Rimpler, recommended by my aunt who has just given birth. This product is from Germany, but could be purchased from cosmetic centres that carry this brand. This deodorant cream is, first and foremeost, odourless. It does keep one’s …
Lancome Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Hallucination
These Lancome glosses are fun, because they come in all kinds of gorgeous colors, and they are encased in the cutest little tubes. I got a chance to try them when I bought a special holiday set of eight mini glosses. Apparently Lancome puts out a different set every …
ThermaCare Heat Wraps
How often do you receive free samples in the mail, often accompanied by a store coupon for the product, and how often do you actually buy the product? I get quite a few samples, usually of a new type of pain reliever or cold remedy, a hair product or …
Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
This come in a 5 oz. plastic tube. The color of the scrub is green. It has microbeads that gently exfoliate.
I have to say I love this product. It has beads that gently massage and exfoliate and remove blackheads along with white heads. After massaging it a few seconds …
Tesco’s Barbara Daly Lipstick in Muse
If you are strapped for cash, you need never again have to resort to the ghastly, drying Constance Carroll range of lipsticks again. Instead, I would recommend you check out the Barbara Daly range of lipsticks that I believe are produced especially for Tesco supermarket. I am …
Erase Paste Concealer by Benefit
I am very demanding when it comes to concealers. I do need good coverage, but at the same time I hate heavy and thick consistencies. I tried a huge variety of concealers belonging to different brands and today I would like to share my experience with Erase paste by Benefit. …
Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom shower gel
Most people have heard of Bath and Body Works. They’re a store that specializes in bath and body products. They have everything from shower gels and bubble baths to lotions, hand soaps and hand sanitizers. I don’t usually shop at Bath and Body Works because I’ve never found anything …
L’Oreal Color Riche Nutri Shine in Shiny Grapefruit
The Product
Shiny Grapefruit shade or flavor is a pinkish peach color with some silver shimmers.
The container is a sturdy, rectangular, transparent purple tube with a chrome-colored part at the side where the L’Oreal name is embossed.
This has no offensive scent, whatsoever.
This has an emollient and moisturizing consistency.
The retail price …
Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap
This has been the only skin lightening soap I have trusted for years. Not just because it makes my skin fairer but it really helps my scars to lighten, removes blemishes and makes my skin smoother.
It really takes time to have a fair skin by just using a simple …
Nivea Visage Vitamin Mask
“Invigorating Vitamin Mask’ by Nivea Visage, (which contains Vitamin C & Fruit Extracts) claims to be suitable for all skin types but IT IS NOT.
I strongly advise those with sensitive skin not to use it. (I don’t know about its effect on normal skin as I have sensitive skin).
I …
Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm
This is my favorite Burt’s Bees product. It’s their usual high-quality, all natural ingredients lip balm, except this one has a burgundy cap and is packed with pomegranate oil. It’s that pomegranate that makes this lip balm better than anything else I’ve ever applied to sooth and …
Avon Color Gleam Eye Shadow
When I first started using make up, all I knew of was the powder kind of eye shadow. A couple of years ago, my mom became an Avon seller, and I noticed that they had some eye liners that were more liquid based. They come in a …
Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
I’ve been using Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub for a week now. I bought it because the usual facial wash that I’m using wasn’t available. But I did not regret that I chose Aveeno. For a week of using it, I’m quite satisfied with the result.
What I have …
Avon All-Over Body Massager
This is a new product I just tried and tested. It is a 2-in-1 facial cleanser and all-over body massager innovated by Avon.
I am contented with my experience with this product because it is just very handy and easy to use. Aside from being affordable because …
Milky Way Saga Gold Remy Yaky Hair
Almost every celebrity with long, flowing hair these days is turning to hair extensions to give them that extra length and volume. Now that hair extensions have become more affordable and more available in beauty supply stores, a lot of girls have started using them to get the same …
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