As a young teen, I used to wear my mothers ridiculously thick pancake makeup because it was, I felt, the only thing that would cover my blemishes. I grew up with oily skin and still have to deal with it on almost an hourly basis, and if I’m not …

Ever since I switched to a cheaper shampoo because of budget constraints, I started feeling itch in my head. I noticed flakes falling like snow when I try to scratch my scalp. It is a bit embarrassing especially because I wear black a lot and these flakes tend to …

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 …

Price : SGD30
Colour : Funshine
Price : 1/5
I can’t understand why a middle-range makeup brand is selling at luxury prices in Singapore. Note also that the volume of this lipstick is much smaller than any other normal full sized lipstick.
Packaging : 4/5
Packaging is sexy sleek. Love it.
Texture : 4/5
Applies quite sheer …

I typically straighten my hair almost every day of the week, but occasionally, I like to give it a break by letting it just dry naturally. My hair dries curly, but does not always curl uniformly so it always ends up looking sort of lopsided if I do not …

I received a small bottle of L’Occitane Gel Douche Lavender (Bath Gel) from a friend. My first impression was, “Wow, this looks expensive..” Yup, if you can’t pronounce it, it’s probably expensive. I have read wonderful reviews about the L’Occitane brand but have never tried any of their products …

Sometimes my eyes look very dark because of my dark circles. One of the cosmetic products I have been using lately to help brighten up my eyes are the e.l.f. Mineral Eye Brighter. It helps brighten up my eyes naturally so they don’t look so dark and tired. Sometimes …

I’ve always wanted lighter hair. My natural hair is dark brown and I thought that it was very boring and I was always jealous of those girls with light brow hair or dark brown hair with highlights. I kept asking and begging my parents if I could get highlights …

This shampoo works really well. It reminds me of head and shoulders. The color of the shampoo is the same, the consistency is the same and so is the smell of it. It also works just as well. If I hadn’t known any better I would have though it …

Last year, after finally moving on from the hyped YSL pure gold. It came to a point where wearing all that glittery stuff on your lips became unnerving. But I can’t be oblivious to the fact that it was such a phenomenal hit back then. To …

I don’t shave with razors all of the time. I for some reason always break out when using razors. For the longest I’ve opted to use a trimmer for all of my shaving needs. It works quite well, but I wanted that really smooth silky feeling I’ve had in …

For you to have a happy feet, it needs to be smooth and well taken care of. It seems that there is no escape from getting rough feet. We often neglect our feet because it is the least exposed part of our body. That’s why our soles are rough, …

The Product
Pink Rose shade is sort of terracotta color with a hint of neutral pink when applied on the lips. It also has a hint of shimmers when you look closely.
The container is a gold metallic lipstick case. The total weight of this product is 4.2 grams.
This has a …

I bought Nair pretty soft kiwi scent hair remover at the start of the summer. I swim a lot in the summer, and didn�t want to have to shave my legs all the time so I thought the answer would be to buy Nair hair removal spray, to make …

Having been very impressed recently with Avon’s Planet Spa range I was eager to test out any other products from this deliciously scented range that I could. The Thailand Lotus Flower fragrance really appealed to me especially as it contains coconut milk, so having already owned the body …

Got this bronzing powder since I haven’t been to the beach or out in the sun much this summer vacation. I decided to fake my tan and just use a bronzing powder to make me look more sun kissed, as opposed to pale with visible veins. I’m really …

I’ve been using the Ped Egg Professional for a couple years now. I first saw it on an infomercial one night when I couldn’t sleep and thought it must be another useless gadget that doesn’t work. However, since I have an awful problem related to my Sjogren’s Disease (with …

I have tried other sunblocks even the other Hawaiian Tropic sunblocks which had a lower spf count, and even the Beach Hut spray-on sunscreen which offers 75 spf protection, but this is still my favorite and the best sunblock I have ever used! My first thought in buying this …

I bought Yves Rocher Silky Contouring Cream from their Spa Energie line, to compliment the cellulite cream I bought from them awhile back. This silky contouring cream is not designed to reduce cellulite, but to work along with a cellulite cream in moisturizing, toning and firming the areas of …

This is a revolutionary make up product that I really would like to love. Well I am totally in love with the idea of combining eye shadow and eyeliner in one product. It is absolutely a time saver and convenient to use. Not having to rummage through my beauty …

It’s always nice to have a healthy long hair hanging past your shoulders. Unmanageable and frizzy hair though is not nice to look at. If you are looking for a conditioner that let’s you manage your hair easily and maintain its straightness, I would recommend the Cream Silk Conditioner …

This is one of the numerous soaps I bought in the market because I thought I’d be back to India so I collected soap varieties that I could try and experiment on my skin plus the reason for stocking up goods because this can only be bought here in …

I used this Nature’s Gate Ultimate Comfort Eye Cream before. I was unable to consume the whole tube but rather I gave it to my sister because I don’t think the eye cream gave me ultimate comfort.
Actually I felt some discomfort so I gave it away.
I bought Nature’s …

Lush is one of my favorite brands due to their beliefs, aesthetics and really nice scents of their products. Whenever I can purchase a Lush product - I do that and one of my staple products that I ONLY buy in Lush is the shampoo. It’s literally perfect: it’s solid, …

If you’re like me, you use a lot of hairspray in your daily life. My hair is long (down to my lower back at its longest, but layered) and fine, which makes it impossible to style and HOLD. So I am constantly on the look-out for good …

Do you know what would compel an Asian woman with dark eyes to purchase green eyeshadow? Honestly, I don’t remember. Maybe it was the saleslady at the cosmetic counter who cajoled me with her obligatory complements. Or maybe it was my kind but unreliable friends who …

Though Body Shop products usually never disappoint me, I am disappointed in the Dreamboat milk bath.
It doesn’t foam much, doesn’t smell like much, and doesn’t leave my skin as smooth and milky as I might like. I don’t even care for the color, which is kind of a …

I have always loved using different types of facial beauty products to help my skin stay in good condition. The fact that I strongly believe, that a clean skin is the secret of having young and beautiful skin, trying out various scrubs, packs and face washes which I feel …

I have really dry unnmanageable hair, it’s always frizzy, dull, and lifeless. I tried so many different shampoos and conditioners but nothing ever seemed to give me that healthy look I wanted my hair to have. I have a hard time letting my hair grow out and I’ve always …

I use Dove deodorant in the radiant silk scent. I’ve been using it for a few years now and really like the product. I tried quite a few other brands and found them lacking in one way or another. Dove has everything I was looking for in a deodorant.
I …

If, like me you suffer from combination skin, it can be a nightmare finding the right cosmetic products to compliment your skin. I’ve found that my skin needs conditioning from time to time, and was recommended Boots Beauty Boosters Conditioning Clay Mask. I’ve used face masks in the past …

I have always been skeptical when it comes to new products that say that can make wrinkles disappear and such, so when I shelled out $18 for a jar of the Olay Total Effects, I swore to myself that I would send it back to them after the four …

I love Philosophy’s “falling in love” product range, and one of my favourite ones to date is, their, Falling in Love, Perfumed 3-in-one, Shampoo, Bubble Bath and Shower Gel.
The scent reminds me of a cool summer night, and as corny as this may sound, I’m only speaking what I …

I don’t see antioxidants an important criterion when I’m shopping for skin care products. If you were born with sensitive skin, it’s likely you’re more attentive to what a product should not have than for its frills. I was hopeful the Clinique super rescue antioxidant night moisturizer …

While pregnancy is a beautiful thing, the experiences that come along with it are not always the most pleasant. I had a few stretch marks even before I was pregnant so I kinda knew before I became pregnant with my first child that I may be affected by it.
I …

Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean [Splash Away Foam Cleanser] was the first product in the Estee Lauder line I ever tried. I have soft, sensitive skin that breaks out to almost every topical cream on the market, and I was suffering terrible breakouts from all other facial cleansers.
I saw …

I purchased this on an impulse for £6.49 at my local Superdrug, which I am extremely glad I did because of the excellent value for money it gives you and also the quality of the palette. It works out at 54 pence per shade which one cannot argue with …

I recently purchased a pack of Bobbi Boss Indi Remi Natural Yaky Hair. Basically, that’s a very long name for a brand of hair that can be used to make hair extensions. It was very expensive. I paid about $100 to get the 16 inch package. Unfortunately, I hate …

I have this particular friend who always gives me these fashion lectures and treats me like I’m a runway leper or something, like I haven’t a lick of fashion sense at all when I’d like to think that I keep up with the trends fairly well. I may not …

Lander Lotion is probably the cheapest lotion that I have ever bought in the market. This product has improved over the years. I remember the first time I used this product was way back 2004. The bottle was just almost in plain white color, unlike the new bottles right …

A friend of mine gave me this and I cannot say that I particularly enjoy it. This product is somewhat odd in that it is a foundation that starts off as a liquid but as it dries on the face it is supposed to give a flawless powder …

I loved collecting Victoria’s Secrets product for many years, from their perfume, lotion, clothes and even beauty cosmetics. I bought some of their body lotions before and the one that really captures my taste is the Endless Love from Victoria’s Secret Garden.
It has skin softener because it has conditioners …

Generally shaving is quite an irritating process because of the cuts and rashes which burn badly while applying the After shave lotion but it is a must because the blade which I use is made of steel and so it can be septic if the lotion is not used. …

I used to suffer from horrible acne which used to be red and itchy, spreading on various areas. After browsing the web I purchased Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub online. I bought a single tube weighing 4.1 oz which was worth $2.
The product actually contains …

Korres USA is a well reputed company and its Lemon Lip scrub is a heaven for those with dry lips. If you have been suffering from dry lips and wondering what to do then “Korres Natural Products Lemon Lip Scrub” is what you have been looking for. Like everybody …

I have been scouting the supermarket for a good moisturizing soap, but my choices are down to Heno de Pravia, Olay, and Dove. I have tried the Dove beauty bar, so I figured I’ll try the Olay Fresh Reviving Beauty Bar. I bought one bar for about Php30 (less …

My skin was very dry, dull, flaky, red and irritated, but I still wanted to exfoliate it. Many exfoliating scrubs can be harsh on my skin so I decided to give the Cherry Honey Facial Scrub from 100 Percent Pure. It is organic and nourishing and helps with moisturizing, …

Hula Hula is a Thailand based brand of Talcum Powder and is best for usage during summer. Its’ icy cool feature leaves you feeling as cool as a cucumber during the hottest of summer months.
I first discovered it in the summer of 2000. At that point I was …

I totally love coconut products. I have been using coconut oil for months and my skin looked better. I bought a coconut candle because I loved the scent. And finally I was able to purchase a coconut-scented shampoo!
I was so happy when my old shampoo ran out, now was …

I discovered how therapeutic benefits from a mere shampoo can make your hair grow fuller. I have been using hair gel for decades now and it has taken its toll on my hair lately. Not just that, thinning hair strikes in males in some instances. I just noticed a …