Cosmetics Reviews
O.P.I. Gel Nail Polish
OPI has a gel nail polish that is very similar to the Shellac polish. It will last up to 2 weeks without chipping, cracking or breaking and it dries completely before you leave the nail salon. The price is the same at the salon I go to for both …
Maybelline Shine Seduction Lip Gloss in Pink Goddess
The Product
Pink Goddess shade is a rosy pink color with shimmers.
The container is a twist pen in chrome color. It is transparent inside with a slant applicator that has holes where the lip gloss comes out.
This has a faint sweet scent but I did not detect particular taste to …
Avon True Color Blush in Peach
I saw this Avon True Color Blush in Peach when I scanned through the shelves in a local Avon store and its color really attracted my attention that I decided to buy it right away.
Of course I tried using it right away and I realized, it …
Merida cleansing wipes
I have become a huge fan of using facial cleansing wipes to remove my make-up. I’ve tried a variety of brands, but Merida Cleansing Wipes makeup removal tissues, are among the best and cheapest I have tried.
To begin with Merida Cleansing Wipes come in a plastic package of 25. …
Body Shop Cheek and Lip Stain
I first saw this product seven years ago, and during that time, I was a “face-powder-and-lip-gloss” type of girl. My friend applied it on my face and I really liked the effect. The first time I tried to apply it on my face, I had a hard time, however …
Natural Look False Eyelashes (E.L.F)
Pros:
E.L.F Falsies are VERY CHEAP compared to other brands, probably the cheapest but most wonderful false eyelashes to buy at the price of $1.
Look natural. Others won’t be able to tell the difference between your real lashes and falsies.
E.L.F False Eyelashes is a real treasure, a product with surprisingly …
Wet & Wild Thick Mascara
I am a bit of a penny pincher to say the least and this always comes into play when I’m looking into getting more cosmetics. I have a hard time spending ten dollars on something that won’t last too long, and is only to make me feel better …
Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream
This is not a good eye cream for me because it mainly lacks the ingredients to really give your eyes the anti-tired look. Because my work is stressful, I had to have an eye cream which can conceal the after effects of stress. This eye cream mainly contains Vitamin …
Curlformers Styling Kit
Curlformers are an unusual looking styling tool that helps you achieve ringlets and curls. They look like pre-formed ringlets themselves, made with a mesh fabric that allows damp hair to dry inside. They come in different lengths for women with any kind of hair style whether your hair is …
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Healing Lotion
This is an incredibly reasonably priced product and it is one of the best things on the market for dry and chapped skin. Now, I usually do not have a problem with dry skin with one exception—”my hands, during the frigid New York winter. I have …
Basis Vitamin Bar Soap
One of the bars of soaps I have been using this summer to help keep my skin well nourished and glowing is the Basis Vitamin Bar Soap. It helps cleanse my skin gently without over drying it which I really like. In addition, the scent of the soap is …
Human Heart Nature Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Orchid
I’ve used a Human Heart Nature product many years ago. I wasn’t fortunate about it because I developed pimples after using it for days (it was a facial wash). But this year I gave Human Heart Nature products another shot.
I’ve bought the Human Heart Nature Tinted Lip Balm. It …
MAC Lip Pencil in Life’s a Breeze
I’m currently using a MAC lip pencil in a shade, with a catchy name, called Life’s a Breeze. According to the saffron-colored packaging it’s a limited edition lip pencil from MAC’s To the beach collection. My cousin sent me this lip pencil.
If life were really a breeze, …
Nivea Body Whitening Milk Repair Lotion
To further lessen some scars on my legs I had to buy this lotion as it supposedly had a whitening effect and it’s special ingredients like White Bioactive and UVB filters should effectively whiten any blemishes that you have. It also should reduce discoloration and dark spots for a …
Remington Titanium Shaver
I have always preferred a dry shave to a wet one and have therefore always used an electric shaver. After my shaver died on me (following almost 5 years of service, which is not bad) I went in shopping of a new one and was impressed by the …
Illamasqua Sheer Lip Gloss
I love Illamasqua Sheer Lip Gloss. I was happy to receive a gift basked full of cosmetics for my birthday, and when I looked inside, I saw two tubes of Illamasqua Sheer Lip Gloss. I had never heard of this brand before, and I was skeptical to …
Herbacin Kamille Hand Cream
This stuff is a god send for wintered skin. I suffer from dry skin on my face which flakes and peels (looks like I have leprocy come January) and my hands often chap from the damp cold of Nova Scotia. My mom gave me this hand cream and I …
L’Oreal Collagen Filler Lip
I have been insecure with my lips before that I always aspire that there is something which I can do to augment it. I am afraid to go on invasive surgery because of its side effects. Until one day I found out this product from L’Oreal which gives you …
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 …
Brocato Smoothing Treatment vs. Diva Smooth
Over the years I have tried many different smoothing treatments each promising to keep my hair straight and make it easier to straighten after I wash it without the use of chemicals One of which being the Diva Smooth treatment.Which smelled great except the next time I went to …
Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
I once smelled the Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion from one of my friendly client. She showed me the bottle and she said she bought it on The Body Shop. I visited The Body Shop one day and bought it. I am not happy with the price of less …
Spa Wisdom - The Body Shop
I never like hand or body lotion because most lotion in the market makes my skin feel sticky. When I was in The Body Shop, I asked for a lotion that can hydrate my skin and the person in-charge told me Spa Wisdom is the only product they have at …
Nutra Nail Maximum 10 Strengthener
I love this product, but I imagine I use it in a different way than most people do. This product is meant to be used merely as a nail strengthener, but I use it as a topcoat. I use many different brands of nail polish, but I …
Suave Firming Moisturizer
Suave Firming Moisturizer:
No moisturizer is going to firm your skin. It’s silly to think that it would.
I like suave, use their regular lotion and sometimes, I use their shampoos. It’s not just this brand, it’s any brand.
Firming is on the inside, not the outside. It’s just like some products …
L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara
What is a telescopic mascara? I asked myself when I read it in a magazine. It was not an ad that I saw because probably I could have known the answer to that. I have to check L’Oreal’s website to clarify this. My problem in eye makeup is how …
Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF 15 by The Body Shop
Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF 15 by The Body Shop, is a great product to use daily. It is a product that will keep your skin looking healthy and good, while protecting it from the sun and other environmental concerns. I recommend this product to just about anyone. I …
Olay Body Total Effects shower cream plus body butter
The Product
I have this on pink, purple, and green stripes colors. Each color represents the intensity of moisture, and I believe that purple has the most moisture among the three since that it supposed to be ultra nourishing according to its label.
The container is almost oval in shape …
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner
I bought a bottle of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner for $15 online, weighing 3.4 oz. Here is my review.
I like this toner a lot. It contains Squalane, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, and Vitamin E, which have tough cleansing and anti-bacterial properties which are strong against the root …
Pond’s White Beauty Detox Spot-less White Lotion
If you are going to read the label you will surely be enticed to buy it. Firstly let me describe the packaging of Pond’s White Beauty Detox Spot-less White Lotion. If you are going to buy the sachet pack which is around 12 Pesos or less than $0.50, you …
Jergens Ultra Healing Lotion (Unscented)
I have had dry skin for as long as I could imagine. My fingertips would peel, my legs would look like they have scales on them and my hands get so dry that I look like I have grandma hands. I really have tried a lot of products, but …
Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes contain 25 dermalogically approved cleansing wipe that are safe enough to use on a daily basis. They remove makeup including waterproof mascara and are suitable for sensitive skin as they contain no oil, colours or alcohol.
I find these wipes a great alternative to …
Blistex Medicated Lip Balm with SPF15
Blistex Medicated Lip Balm with SPF15 is simple, inexpensive, but does everything it promises. I bought this lip balm when I found I was suffering from really dry lips. I was looking for something that would both moisturize, but also heal any cuts or cracks in my …
LISTERINE PocketPaks Oral Care Strips, Cool Mint
My husband and I met almost ten years ago, and he’s known from the get-go that I’m a smoker with no real intention of quitting any time soon. I smoke on a social level and wouldn’t know what to do with myself otherwise. Sad, but true. Now, for a …
Cover Girl Cheekers Blush
I love these Cheekers Blush by Cover Girl, they come in some very pretty shades and I absolutely love them.
I love the little compact that this comes in, it’s easy to carry around and the clear lid stays closed and it never opens and causes a mess when …
Dove Energy Glow Beauty Soap
During summer here in the Philippines, I always end up with dry skin. And because the air is humid, I seldom use lotion as I end up with greasy skin. I have yet to see a lotion that I can use without having to worry about sweat. No matter …
Nioclean Gel
I was recommended this gel by my dermatologist to eliminate acnes on my face, which were a real shame for me. Moreover, the acnes really were highlighted on my face, as it is fair and glowing. Now Nioclean gel is a very effective gel and should be applied at …
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo
I love my curly hair. It makes me feel different and gives me more individuality. However my curls can be a lot of up-keep and are almost always trying to go frizzy on me. I have serious issues with frizzy hair as my hair is not jsut curly but …
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
We have history of asthma in our family and so using just any product on my babies skin is a no no. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser takes care of this problem. My first baby had rashes to the usual products like Johnson and Johnsons and enfant baby soap. …
Clear For Women Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo
Hair fall is not just a specific hair problem. We all experience it, though not in the same frequency. I am one of those alarmed with this problem. I noticed a significant amount of hair fall sometimes when I take a bath. It started when I stayed in the …
L.A. Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow
When I first started using eyeshadows, I went for the bright or loud colors, not really concerning myself with the minerals that were inside the product or how the product looked when it was applied. My only concern was brightness. As I have aged and become a more skin …
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Let me first say that I hated the old stuff.
It smelled awful, it made me feel sick whenever I used it. Although it did get rid of dandruff, you could smell it constantly and you could even smell it on other people when they used it so using the …
Olay Regenerist Contouring Thermal Treatment and Lifting Complex
There comes a time in a woman’s life when she needs more maintenance that she used to. For me, that time comes as I near forty. Thankfully, Olay Regenerist Contouring Thermal Treatment is a simple routine that I can do once a week to keep my face looking fresh …
Kojie-san Kojic Soap
I read in some women’s forums that Kojic acid is a very powerful ingredient in lightening the skin. That’s why many women there uses Kojic Soap and it’s getting so much hype so i decided to try a Kojic soap. I’ve read a lot of good reviews about it. …
Maybelline New Formula 60 Berry Sorbet Expert Wear Blush
I have been using Maybelline ever since I can remember and my mother also wore it for years. I like trying different cosmetics and different brands. Maybelline cosmetics have been a staple in my makeup collection for years. They are always introducing new products and colors, …
Dove Proage Shampoo
This shampoo made my hair full of volume and bounce but the next day my hair was oily early in the morning. So if you tend to get oily hair then I would stay away from this shampoo. It also tended to make my hair look like a frizz …
Philosophy Amazing Grace Hot Salt Scrub
For some of the products that I use, especially like my self tanner that I use sometimes. I need my skin to be really soft and smooth so that my products apply evenly and my dry skin doesn’t cause any streaking or flaking of the product, especially my self …
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum
If one day I had to choose only one make-up product it would be liquid foundation. You can apply eyeliner and mascara, but if your face doesn’t have a smooth tone, nothing will save your look. For me, it’s a very responsible task to choose the …
Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer
I love to wear illuminator. They bring out the glow in my skin and makes skin look so perfect. I was introduced to Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer by a girl friend who swear by this product. Now it is the product that I won’t go without when …
Envyderm Eyelash Growth and Conditioner Serum
I really have short lashes all my life. My siblings and my other family members naturally have long lashes, but I don’t know why I have short ones. All I know if you have short lashes, you have lash transplants or wear fake lashes to have long ones. And …
Nivea Deep Cleaning Face Wash For Men
My husband and I has the same problem, both of our faces are prone to pimples and acnes, and both are oily. This had been our problem for the longest time, until both us found a separate solution to our facial problems.
In his case, he found a solution by …
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