I happen to be one of those unlucky individuals to have straight thin non existent lashes. My lashes are pretty long and each of them on their own are pretty fat too, but there are just too little of them and they are sparsely populated, hence appearing like they …

I use the colors for my hair. My hair is delicate and whenever I use any low quality or defective products, my hair gets damaged very soon and it take a long time for me to recover it. Now I have started to use the Godrej hair …

I know that a lot of people have never heard of Barmon Stretch Mark Cream. I didn’t either until I got fed up with looking at the stretch marks that were left over from having my son 6 months ago. A lot of my stretch marks faded …

I certainly have naturally dry coarse hair and I do straighten it frequently so ideally I want a heat styling protector that will leave my hair nice and sleek and protected from the heat of the straighteners. This is not the cheapest brand of heat styling hair protector …

Body wash is something that I use all the time. I shower quite often and always seem to be purchasing body wash on a weekly basis. I like to try different body washes, because I know that each one can have something different to offer. I would feel horrible …

I sampled Klorane’s Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk this week for an upcoming vacation. This had to best the best product with the worst packaging every sold.
The first time I used the product I was very pleased. My hair immedietely looked …

Even if I only put on light make-up daily, I need a good cleansing lotion to wipe off that stuff from my face. There’s nothing like a good, squeaky feeling just before going to bed free from grime, dirt and make-up. I picked up this cleansing lotion at the …

Avalanche Daily Care Buffing Cream is a unique moisturizer that also will exfoliate your skin. Now, I love to get a product that will do more than one thing, and since I have various moisturizers already on hand, Avalanche Daily Care Buffing Cream is an added arsenal for keeping …

I suffer from very dry skin, only on my body though. My face is quite oily, but my body is very dry, even in the summer, to the point that it becomes itchy and since I can’t stand it, I itch myself to the point of bleeding. I went …

One of the nicest natural uplifting body washes I have ever used was Burt’s Bees Fabulously Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary Body Wash. I love that this body wash is made from all natural ingredients that are very nourishing to my skin and body. I love the strong peppermint scent …

I never believe claims made by hair products that they thicken hair or make it fuller or have more —˜bounce’ or volume. I have never experienced a shampoo or conditioner that does that and only occasionally have I ever tried a styling product that adds any kind of body …

The last time I bought my AcneFree system I received a gift of a travel size sulfur mask and immedietely wanted to test it out. At first I was apprehensive to try it because I know salicylic acids and benzoyl peroxide mask can overdry skin …

The name says it all: who doesn’t want a miracle moisturizer that delivers on your wish for radiant, smooth skin? Like all of Philosophy’s products, Hope in a Jar comes in a non-descript container with a minimal label. No flash. But miracles don’t come cheap: a …

Made in South Korea, Geo contact lenses are worn by over a million girls in just Japan and Korea alone. Although they are illegal in United States, you can get them from a seller. I never considered wearing them as they were illegal, but after reading dozens of …

I have long been hearing about the wonders of Cetaphil. Everyone swears by it and claims that it is the best face wash they had ever encountered. I have tried dozens of brands and types of face wash, in the end settling on the simple soap and water solution, …

Phytum Hair Care Anti-Dandruff Purifying Shampoo. I like the Yves Rocher line because it is environmentally friendly and does not test on animals. So, I was disappointed with their Anti-Dandruff Purifying shampoo when after using it for a month, it did not really help with my dandruff or …

I used to use commercial deodorants and in fact, have used a lot of brands from the market like Nivea. Though they boast of whitening properties, none of them actually lightened my already darkened skin. In fact, my underarms, which were naturally fair and bright before, have darkened over …

Sun In is a spray that will lighten your hair and bring out your natural highlights. The spray bottle has a chart on it that will show you what your hair will look like within two days of using it. The results are amazing and I am so glad …

I never step out under the sun without sunblock. This has been my mantra since I discovered sunblock a decade back. My skin was greatly damaged by my previous non-use of sun protection, and so when I started using one, I swore unfailing devotion to it. I read up …

I love makeup kits. They are my favorite. I never know how to put which color with another to create the look I want. I have makeup books but they don’t say use x brand shade blah blah with this other brand in this shade, so …

I’ve been using scented lotion for many years now but I don’t put some lotion in the morning before I go to work.Why? Because when I get perspire I don’t like the smell and it’s greasy. I also noticed that there’s no changes in my skin texture. I am …

My skin gets these little rough patches on my face due to eczema and sensitive dry skin that causes a lot of itching and redness. A facial care product I use daily to help soothe, nourish and calm my skin is the Avalon Organics Lavender Renewal Facial Serum. The …

As an African American woman, I have a hard time finding a good sunscreen. Some of the ones that I have used in the past did not absorb into my skin, they would leave white residue, or they would be too drying on my sensitive skin. Because …

One of the latest Human Heart Nature product is their make up line. These are mineral pressed powder foundation, mineral blush and sheer lip soother tinted lip balm. Again, these are all organic and safe to the environment.
I have tried their sheer lip soother tinted lip balm. …

I have very frizzy, dry and damaged hair. I really have a hard time managing my hair because it can get really frizzy especially if it is hot or humid outside. My hair is really from all the damage that I have done on my hair. I have had …

Recently, and not for the first time either, I got the bright idea to try to straighten my hair. You see, my hair is unbelievably thick and relentlessly curly. I have tried many a time to find a straightener that would get the job done, each attempt being as …

I am still in my adolescence and I have these imperfections on my face that can make me go crazy if I won’t do something about it. I have dark circles under my eyes after I hang-out with some friends.
And every time I shave, I usually have shaving …

This is yet another droplet of color inspiration from American Apparel’s nail polishes whose color palettes were one of the freshest shades I’ve spotted as of late. It was my first time to check out the clothing brand’s lacquers and I picked a particular shade called summer peach …

Aside from lip gloss, one of my favorite cosmetic products to wear is mascara. I love the way that it makes my eyelashes look thicker, fully, and sexy. It does not matter how much time I have in the morning to get ready, I always make sure …

I fell in love with Menscience products after using their Eye Rescue Formula which worked wonders for my darkcircles.
As I had recounted in one of my previous reviews, I predominantly have an oily skin type. With oil comes acne, and with acne comes reduced social presence. I had tried …

As a huge fan of nail polish, I was excited when China Glaze released a new line of neon polishes, great for summer time. I went to my local Sally’s Beauty Supply store as soon as possible and managed to get my hands on Celtic Sun and Flip Flop …

The first thing I noticed about this polish in the bottle was its extremely vivid color, and thankfully, it is the first thing people notice about my nails. The color is truly acid green, and definitely makes a statement each time I wear it. I get tons of compliments, …

First of all, that’s a lot of words to name a single product that can me simply called, foundation. What got me buying this product? Well, it was summer then and that time of the year when we practically lived in the beach. I was desperate for natural-looking make-up …

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 …

This shampoo is the worst ever shampoo if you have coloured hair. I used to use it all the time as admittedly it would get my hair really clean and prevent any dandruff…
BUT! I colour my hair regularly as I do get grey hairs and this shampoo would strip …

During the summer last year I spent a lot of time at the Club house pool, my hair got brittle and dried because of the exposure to the sun and the chemicals that are placed in the pool to keep it clean. When I went to my hairdresser she …

I’ve tried a few other products by MAC cosmetics but this is the first eye shadow that I’ve tried by them and I can say that I’m very impressed with it. When I saw the color of this eye shadow I thought it would make a great color for …

Wow! I love using natural products and this one is 100% natural, 91.5% organic, AND fantastic! I was looking for a natural moisturizer for my face and body, decided to buy shea butter. Then I found this wonderful butter that is not pure shea butter, but …

I use a lot of different lip balms but I think that for the most part Burt’s Bees is one of my favorite brands. I saw this particular lip balm at Walgreens for about four dollars ($4.00) and I decided to get it. While it’s true that Burt’s Bees …

I used this product during severe acne outbreaks
Packaging 3/5
Rather generic. My gripe with murad tube packaging is that after a while I can never get the lid to close completely.
Texture, cleansing power and skin : 3/5
The gel is ultra foamy and easy to wash off. The first few times …

My sister and I differ at a few things. People say we look alike, sound alike, and think alike—¦ even though we’re three years apart. When it comes to spending money, we differ immensely. I believe that high-end cosmetics are worth the cost whereas my sister …

Fairever Fruit Fairness crème is really a great product which has cleared my skin of all th blemishes and dark spots and made it radiant and healthy. Made from fruit extract Fairever Fruit Fairness crème has worked wonders and made my skin soft, smooth and clearer.
Few months back I …

Biore Triple Action Astringent is good if you have mild acne like me. I rarely use astringents and when I do, I only do so if I have some pimples I want to clear up.
The product is a little cheap - it’s just $6 when I bought it …

I have been using L’Oreal White Perfect Re-Lightening Whitening, Whitening Toner For around two years now. It is already part of my daily beauty regimen. The product comes in a 125ml white plastic bottle with gray cap. I really like this toner because it helped in minimizing my pimples. …

I don’t use the same toothpaste all the time, I prefer changing so I came across Colgate Total Advanced Fresh Gel and I bought it. I like Colgate, it is one of my favorite tooth paste brand.
I have several things that I value in the tooth paste, and the …

Normally, I try not to skimp on something that prevents me from smelling when I get sweaty. But last month I was low on cash and decided to buy cheap, store-brand deodorant instead of the usual Speed Stick or other majors brands. For $1.99, I picked up …

LANZA Strait-Line Smoother is a styling product. It is a styling aid you put in your hair after you wash it. By spreading a dollop size of this product in your hair and combing through, it helps to achieve a smooth and straigh style.
LANZA is a professional product and …

I recieved the Estee Lauder “Cool Pure Color Gloss” for your lips from the Estee Lauder make-up consultant from my local BX. She gave me this gloss as a free gift with my purchase. I probably would never have purchased this product. Lip gloss is lip gloss, it usually …

The Velocity lightweight moisturizer is one of the best I’ve used and definitely the cheapest out of the other moisturizers that I like. It is the Mary Kay moisturizer for teenagers (Velocity is the teen line to help treat acne), but adults could use this as well. I really …

I used to use Dial soap when I was growing up and, as I got older, I sort of gained a better understanding of soap and how it interacts with my skin, and most soaps tend to leave me feeling very dry and sticky in some ways. I have …