Cosmetics Reviews
Totally Juicy Deep Pore Peel-Off Masque
I have always loved peel off masks. There is something so cathartic about ripping off a mask and taking all the dead skin with it. I just adore the removal and the effects. Sadly, I have been having a harder time finding peel off masks …
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 …
Veet Wax Strips Kit
I bought this in hopes of ridding myself of unwanted hair on my shins as that is the only place that I seem to have the most hair and it looks very manly if left unshaved. For a girl that is very embarrassing, even if I wear pants that …
Mayfair Armpit Cream
Having dark underarms has been my problem ever since I turned into an adolescent. I tried using all the roll-on deodorants out in the market like Rexona, Silka, Secret, etc. But I just found my underarm getting darker and darker with every use. Some people told me that calamansi …
Garnier Fructis sleek and shine shampoo
I had bought Garnier Fructis sleek and shine fortifying shampoo. This shampoo is meant for rough, frizzy and difficult to manage hair. The instruction on the bottle says that it can be used for frequent use.
My hair has become very rough since the past few months. I bought …
The Conair facial sauna system
I bought the cutest thing a while back that I have to talk about it to everyone. I bought the Conair facial sauna system for myself because I got so tired of paying someone else to give me a facial. I was unhappy about the fact that they weren’t …
Braun Series 3 370 Men’s Shaver
This was not one of my better electric shavers. The major problem that I had with this shaver was that it took me a long time to shave with it - longer than it had taken me with previous electric shavers made by companies like Norelco. The reason it …
Revlon Colorstay Pressed Powder
Climate changes can really be harsh on the skin especially on my face. There were times that my skin gets really dry, at times it gets so oily and shiny. That’s why a face powder or make up has become a must for me before I go …
Arm and Hammer Ultra Max Invisible Solid Powder Fresh Deodorant
I sweat quite a bit for a woman. I have always battled the embarrassing wet spots and stains. I am pretty stuck on my favorite deodorant which is Suave 24 hour protection. However I notices some Arm and Hammer deodorant on sale. It was a large 2.6 oz container …
St Ives Makeup and Facial Cleanser
My all time favorite facial cleanser to use is the St. Ives Makeup and Facial Cleanser. I like this facial cleanser because it cleanses my sensitive skin gently from makeup and dirt naturally without being to harsh on my skin causing it to burn, sting or dry out. I …
Ellgy Plus Cracked Heel Cream
Because of the hot weather lately, I have been wearing flipflops and sandals instead of the usual sneakers and boots which I favor during colder weather.
However, this frequent foot-baring has, over time, taken a toll on my feet. My heels have cracked because the exposure to heat and wind …
Smashbox High Definition Concealer
Concealer is a common term use for colour correctors. It’s a kind of cosmetic that is used to mask pimples, dark circles and other blemishes on the skin immediately without having to wait for days even weeks for creams and solutions to actually work. It works very closely like …
Christian Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen
Being that Christian Dior is one of my favorite makeup brands, I’ve bought many of the products over time, but lately I only treat myself on occasion. One of the products that I find I cannot do without is the Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen in the color …
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night
When I turned 27, I went through a mini-crisis, afraid my skin would suddenly start aging. Looking back, this seems silly, but the best thing that came from it was that I began a serious anti-aging skin care regimen. While I didn’t have any fine lines yet, …
Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Cleansing Pads
Last summer I bought Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Cleansing Pads for $20 online, since I bought 3 jars each weighing 1.7 oz. Here’s my experience.
These cleansing pads contain an active anti bacterial agent which can fight acne-causing bacteria while unclogging your pores and cleanse your face. The cleansing pads …
L’oreal HIP Truth Cream Liner in Black
I am pretty eyeliner challenged and heard that cream liners give you more control over the liner. And not only am I challenged but they smudge, smear and fade on me anyway so for a long time I thought I would just not even attempt eyeliner. …
Lle Pe Tahiti Poe Body Shimmer in Coconut and Vanilla
I absolutely love this Lle Pe Tahiti Poe Body Shimmer in Coconut and Vanilla, everything about it is wonderful.
One thing that I absolutely love about this is the smell, I hate coconuts in real life and I never eat them but I absolutely love the way that this …
Skin Cleanser
I bought this product primarily to remove eye make-up gently and without stinging. However, the label says it also gently removes dirt and oil, so I have tried it as a whole face cleanser, as well.
In terms of eye make-up removal, this product works great. The consistency …
Urban Decay Sparkly Sweet Body Powder in Champagne
I absolutely love this Urban Decay Sparkly Sweet Body Powder in Champagne. Everything about this is great.
I really love the packaging that this body powder comes in, the box is super cute and I love it. I love the cool peachy color of the box. I also really …
Dove White Beauty Bar
Only Dove White Beauty Bar helps my skin to become smoother and healthier. Before using this soap, my skin is very dry as a result of micro-peeling. I feel like my skin is not healthy and there are many people notices that my skin …
L’oreal Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Ozone layer, what ozone layer? We fry down here in New Zealand, with rates of melanoma four times those of the US, UK and Canada. So I am very careful with sunblock. This L’oreal product seemed to have it all: a very high spf, UVA and …
Jordana Lipstick
Lipstick is my weakness, and I love trying new varieties and colors. Sometimes it doesn’t always work out so well, especially with the cheaper brands. Every once in a while, I will give Jordana another try, although by now I should know better.
THE PRICE:
I bought this lipstick in the …
Biopur set from Biotherm
I was searching for a simple 3 steps facial product, cleanser, toner and moisturized when I discover Biopur from Biotherm. I was advice to use the Biopur range due to my oily to combination skin type. This product range is to tightened pores, make large pore look smaller. These …
Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush lip gloss
There are plenty of lip gloss products out there and hell I already have dozens but I was looking for something more wearable for short trips during the day. I’d like to share my favorite lip gloss so far. This one is called the Beauty Rush lip gloss from …
L’Oreal Color Juice Lipgloss
L’Oreal color juice lip gloss comes in various attractive shades. There are several sheer shades to choose from; from dark to neutral to slightly lighter, perfect for all skin types. The shade I now use, 115 bubble gum, is a very attractive color that makes my pale …
Essie Fashion Playground Nail Lacquer
I purchased Essie Fashion Playground on an impulse at the cash register at Kohl’s. I had been looking for a nice green polish for quite some time, so I knew I had to snap this one up. Overall, I am very pleased with this product.
Fashion Playground is a very nice …
Liquid Eye Liner by Nichido
I was browsing the cosmetics section of a local department store when I decided to look at Nichido’s products. The products are relatively cheap so I decided to try their liquid eye liner out. I bought this one for only Php 68.00 (around $1.50).
The packaging comes in a small …
Olay Total Effects
I’m only 26 but because of my careless activities in the past - exposure to sun, not washing off my face before sleeping, using cheap cosmetics - my face became so rough and dry, my pores were very visible. Whenever I put on foundation, it just can’t blend with …
Misses Marino Hair Softner
I love this product called Misses Marino hair softener. Since I started using it I feel the quality of my hair is getting better and better. Before using it I was not very much happy with my hair and its quality, but since I am using it I …
Watson’s Green Tea Mud Pack
A few months ago I bought Watson’s Green Tea Mud Pack for 80 pesos at a retail store. It weighed 1.7 oz, and lasted for months. Here is my review.
This mud pack is made to help draw out excess oil and grime which might lead to blackheads and acne. …
Coastal Scents 78 Color Palette
The colors in this palette are amazing. It has a huge variety, and I would include a picture or a link but there is no justice that can compare to real life. The colors are super, highly pigmented, some of the colors being shimmery, some being matte, …
Pantene Ice shine shampoo
As we already know there are many kind of Pantene shampoos in the market. When I went to the super market I saw many shampoos particularly many kinds of shampoos in the Pantene shampoo. I really got confused and could not know which one to buy and which …
H2O plus Sea Salt Foaming Body Polish
I can’t say as I’ve ever tried anything coined a body polish before, but I was ready and willing when I found this H20 plus Sea Salt Foaming Body Polish at the nearest department store. It was a bit more expensive than I’d generally indulge in for a bath …
Vitress Hair Solutions
I got sick and tired of going to the salon to get a hot-oil, it was expensive and time consuming. So I asked my friends for a Do-It-Yourself hot-oil treatment. And they all told me to try Vitress Hair Solutions. I bought the Vitress Hair Spa: Revive for damaged, …
Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
I tested and experimented dozens of skin cleanser, went through many disappointments, but finally discovered this extraordinarily efficacious cleanser by Dermalogica. Since my first use, it just felt very different and got only better.
I poured a small quantity of the cleanser on my palms; leaving them dump …
Chanel Exclusive Creation Temporary Skin Art
The world of makeup is full of surprises. Again, another great product from Chanel hits the market. It’s truly amazing, the Chanel Exclusive Creation Temporary Skin Art. Designs galore, with pearls, chains, blossoms, et al. “Open your imagination and delve into the designs” quoted by the designer of Saga …
Envirotrends Salon Sudbury ON
Twice now, I have gone to the Envirotrends Salon in the New Sudbury Centre, Sudbury ON. Both times, I got my combination of my lowlights and highlights renewed, as part of regular maintenence. The first time, the results came out great and I decided to get a trim on …
Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub
I used to suffer from blackheads a lot. I tried a lot of products from Neutrogena to Clearasil, but almost nothing worked. I found Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub from a health store for a price of $5. It is made by Clean & Clear. It is …
Lotus Herbal Safe Sun SPF 30 sunscreen
I have a oily skin so I have to be very careful while choosing the right product for me. I heard that lotus products are herbal so I decided to purchase the sunscreen with SPF 30 to allow maximum protection. This product contain PARSOL and black plum …
Watsons Sculpting Lotion
The Watsons Sculpting Lotion is really one of the best hair finishing lotions I have tried. I got my first bottle of this by chance when I was having a shopping at Watsons. This was on sale for about 50% off. That time I picked only one bottle for …
Old Spice High Endurance: Dry Cream Pure Sport Deodorant
Ever since 2002 I’ve been using Old Spice Dry Cream Pure Sport deodorant. I always buy the 14g and I think it’s worth its price. I’ve preferred this brand ever since because it smells good and the fragrance stays for the whole day even if you are perspiring so …
Maybelline Pure Mineral 8 in 1 BB Cream UV SPF50
I have been struggling to finish my Maybelline Pure Minerals 8 in 1 BB cream because I would like to really try different brands of BB cream. Not that this doesn’t work for me because it does work well and as promised, but I just want to see if …
Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour Concealer
When I saw this I was quite ashamed of Shu Uemura and Mac as they didn’t have any 24 hour concealer like Maybelline! I am truly a Mac and Shu lover but I can’t just pass up something like this - it apparently lasts for up to 24 hours …
Bare Minerals bareVitamins Prime Time Eyelid Primer
When doing elaborate makeup, I often tend to skip certain steps just for the sake of time. I think we can all agree that it can be so tedious to use primers then concealers than foundation products in addition to bronzers, blush, mascara, eye shadow and everything else that …
Chap Stick True Shimmer Botanical Berry Lip Balm
I first tried Chap Stick’s True Shimmer brand last winter when my lips were extremely dry and chapped and no other lip balm seemed to work. Most of the lip balms I have tried in the past simply left a waxy coating on my lips and never did anything …
Manic Panic Hair Dye
Boy - where do I even start when it comes to Manic Panic Hair Dye?!
There are 3 different types of Manic Panic Hair Dye:
Classic, Amplified and Gel. All three types are semi permanent.
Classic is a light weight cream type dye which is available in atleast 30 different shades. …
Tesco Clear Skin spot Treatment Gel
When I started getting spots I tried many spot treatments but couldn’t afford an expensive brand, my other problem was that I have very sensitive skin. This gel was the first sensitive skin gel to work and got rid of my spots in a day or sometimes two. It …
Schick Hydro 5 Razor
I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to try out the new Schick Hydro 5 Razor. As my son had also reminded me that he needed a new one, I went ahead and purchased two. Often I wait to hear what he thinks of new razors …
Enfusium 23 Leave-in hair conditioner
A good many years ago, when I used to have a girlfriend who cut my hair at her house, was doing the usual and cutting and styling my hair. Now I always had complaints about my hair damaging too easily and being too fine to really do much …
IN2IT Oil Control & Oil Free 2-Way Foundation in Soft Beige (Refill)
The Product
Soft Beige shade is a fair peach color with yellow undertone that is ideal for skin tones with both pinkish and yellow undertones.
The container is a transparent pink, plastic, almost square-shaped compact. This does not contain a mirror inside but it includes a foundation puff. This weighs 9 …
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