Cosmetics Reviews
L’Occitane Gel Douche Lavender (Organic Shower Gel)
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 …
Clinique Continuous Coverage Makeup
Sometimes your skin can show signs of contrast that you need to used something to cover it up. Thankfully makeup foundation were created, it sheds a whole new light on skin which is imperfect. The skin can sometimes be too unpredictable that you don’t know what will happen to …
Vivel satin soap
Recently I tried the new Vivel satin soft soap. This soap comes with the combination of moisturising crème and glycerine. Both of these contents are good for our skin. The moisturisers keep our skin always moised and never lets it to be dry. And the …
Philosophy - Empowermint Hot Salt Scrub
This is one of the best scrubs I have tried. I keep buying them as they give me an in house spa feeling that I crave. Going to the spa weekly is something like a dream for me thus I buy a lot of spa and bathing products. This is …
Simple Cleansing Eye Make-up Remover Pads
I generally love the Simple brand as I really do find their products kind and soothing to my sensitive skin, as they say they are. I find these eye make-up remover pads great in every way except for the fact that they are just not moist enough and …
Clarins Eau Dynamisante Satin Finish Body Oil
Clarins Eau Dynamisante is one of my favorite body oils / fragrances. It comes without the oily (and gooey) finish common in most popular body oils. It’s a plus that I don’t need to wait for it to dry before I can get dressed. For me, however, the best …
Live Live Bee Yummy Skin Food
Live Live’s Bee Yummy Skin Food is first off, literally one of the (if not the best) moisturizer that I have ever used in my life. Live Live really hit the bulls eye with this product, it goes on super easy just like any other moisturizer that you’ve ever …
Zoya Kotori
I have professed my love for all things Zoya many many times, and I find that it’s really hard to find a fault with their polish line! Well, today, I am reviewing Kotori, which caught my eye, because I am naturally drawn to blue and greens, and this bluish …
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion
When I went to Hong Kong during the winter, I was really dreading the cold weather and my equally dry skin. It was so terrible because I had to commute to get to places and the cold wind drafts really dried out my face and my hands. My legs …
Jemma Kidd Make Up School Shimmer Intense Silk Lip Gloss
Jemma Kidd Make Up School Shimmer Intense Silk Lip Gloss is a wonderful lip gloss. I don’t wear much makeup, but coloring and protecting my lips is something I always do. What I really like about Jemma Kidd Make Up School Shimmer Intense Silk Lip Gloss is that the …
Sweet Breath Spearmint Breath Spray
Sweet Breath Spearmint Breath Spray works like magic - one quick spray, and your breath is instantly nice and fresh. I’ve always thought that a good breath freshening spray works much better than gum or mints, especially if you are having a meeting. You wouldn’t want to be chewing, …
Egyptian Magic Cream
I recently suffered from a second degree burn on my hand and it left me a huge ugly scar sneering at me every single day. The pain is excruciating but the scar is even worst. It is very depressing as I can’t be wearing a plaster every day to …
Vichy AeraTeint Pure cream foundation Ivory 23
This brand is pretty expensive so I was reluctant to buy it , but I was mesmerized by the commercials.
What I loved most about it was the fact that the color looks natural. I have light skin. No problem here because most cosmetic brands make foundations for light skin. …
Swisa Beauty Sensation Dead Sea Intensive Foot Treatment
With its Eucalyptus oil and Aloe, this lotion smells great! There are lots of natural ingredients listed in the bottle, such as Dead Sea Minerals, ivy, cucumber, and mallow. As far as the claim to sooth feet immediately, sure. The lotion does feel good on the feet …
Boots Botanics Nourishing Body Butter
Lately I have been using a lot of Boots Botanics Nourishing Body Butter. It is very thick, hydrating, and nourishing. It really helps add a super amount of moisturizer to my skin and body when it is super dry. Plus I even like to use this body butter as …
Vaseline body lotion
Vaseline body lotion is the moisturising lotion, which I have been using since 3 years to my dry skin. My skin is dry by nature, and as we know the dry skin is very sensitive and it attracts many kind of skin problems. I had red rashes …
Avon Sexy Chic Body Spray
I am always chopping and changing my Body Sprays. I do have my favourites which I stick to, but you have to keep trying new ones to find out if there is a nice one out there that you don’t know about. After all that is probably how you …
MAC Blotting Pressed Powder in Light
I discovered MAC blotting powder in a beauty forum. I was browsing online for treatment masks and toning products so I can do DIY facials at home. I stumbled at an interesting discussion on controlling oily skin and it was one topic I could shed a thesis-long …
Dial Bath soap
I tried this soap one time and the time that I used it, I swear it was the most miserable experience in my life. I have no idea why this soap is even on the market still. I’m not sure who loves it that much but honestly no one …
Lakhme lipsticks
Lakhme lipsticks are the best ones and I have used many brands of lipsticks up till now and many of them were good and some were worse and some were very good and the Lakhme lipsticks comes in the range of very good lipsticks. I like it because …
Rimmel Color Rush Quad Eye Shadow
This eye shadow quad from Rimmel is probably my favorite set that I’ve purchased at a drugstore. I bought it in Smokey Brun 002 for about $9.00. Included that is a dark shimmery brown, a goldenrod shimmer, a light taupe shimmer, and a cream shimmer. They are all very …
Clinique Repairwear Anti-Aging Makeup SPF 15
I don’t believe in almost all promises that makeup companies offer. They always incorporate something new in the makeup. Its an evolving thing. Whitening, softening and now age defying? Well, the promise are endless. In my experience, Clinique has the perfect products in maintaining fragrance-free cosmetics. I remember my …
MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation
You foundation will determine if your makeup will look good or not. A foundation helps to smooth out your skin tone, conceal blemishes and gives you a healthy glow. Applying makeup without a foundation base can actually accentuate flaws in your skin. In most instances for example if you …
Edge Sensitive Skin with Aloe Shave Gel
As someone who has fast-growing facial hair, I have to say, I’m always looking for a better shave any way I can get it. I wish I were more like my old man (who takes a week just to grow peach fuzz) but that’s not an option for me, …
L’oreal’s true match super blendable Liquid Foundation SPF 17++
I recently left my vanity bag on a train while en route to a sourcing destination (I was devastated!). I had to purchase a brand new ‘face’. I generally stick to MAC make up products, however without a MAC counter in sight and the pressing need for make up, I …
Pantene Pro V Total Conditioner
Pantene Pro V Total Conditioner is an average conditioner for me. Though it is a very popular brand, it did not really do anything real amazing for my hair. My hair became drier when I used this and I had flyaway hair. The first few times …
Milani Jewel FX Nail Polish
The Milani Jewel FX Nail Polish gets a rating of 9 out of 10 in my opinion. As far as glitter nail polish goes, I would say that this is the best option available at drugstore pricing. It only costs about four dollars a bottle yet is comparable to …
Clarins SPF15 Hydration
Basically this is year-round protective and moisturizing face cream, but I use it as a summer cream. I believe in different seasons skin requires different treatments, and for hot summer days with increased solar radiation, I prefer Clarins SPF15 Hydration.
The cream is not greasy and absorbs quickly. It hydrates …
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream
About few months ago, I buy this Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream in mini market. I buy this product because I see my room mate already use it and he satisfied with this product, so I decide to buy it. And I think I like this product, not …
Jergens Skin Lightening Lotion
I am always exposed to the harmful rays of the sun and I also need a product that contains an ultraviolet protection. For more than a year, I’ve been using Jergens Skin Lightening Lotion. Everyday, I put lotion on my hands and my body to keep it soft and …
Maybeline Dream Matte Powder
I really love makeup. I am all the time buying and trying different products from the cosmetics aisle of my local drug store. Of course it is fun to try different eyeshadow and lip glosses, however it is necessary to stay stocked on the basics too. The basics being …
Neutogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion SPF 15
I have been searching and searching for the perfect moisturizer, from high price to low and I think I finally found a winner. I am sick of spending so much money on products that are just not doing the job, especially when I believe it is possible to find …
Agadir Argan Oil Spray Treatment
I always loved experimenting with my hair with various hair treatments —“ whether it was just coloring my hair or going it for a straightening treatment. As a result I noticed that my hair was gradually becoming quite dry and brittle. Though the condition did improve after going in …
Nivea Soft Intensive Moisturising Creme
I bought the 50ml one for SGD 2 at Watsons because I forgot to pack in my usual moisturizer before flying to Vienna in late spring, as I have been told that the dry climate there can make my skin crack if not properly moisturized.
The tiny packaging is perfect …
Avon Soft Matte Mousse Makeup
This mousse comes in a glass jar, and there’s 25ml of the product for the price of 10 euros so I must admit that it is not very expensive. I really like this mousse because it is very lightweighted and il is very silky so if feels really …
Dove Face Care Essential Nutrients Protective Moisturizing Lotion
Last year I bought Dove Face Care Essential Nutrients Protective Moisturizing Lotion for $20 online. Here is my review.
Dove Face Care Essential Nutrients Protective Moisturizing Lotion was ideal for oily and acne-prone users because it was made of ingredients which are actually proven to work to help lessen …
Comb-A-Color Quick Haircolor Applicator
I did a bad thing. I colored my hair three times in a single month and totally destroyed it. BUT, in the process I found a great product that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes to color their hair themselves and save some money verses going to …
Biore Pore Strips
I used Biore Pore Strips which only cost $2 online. I bought it because I wanted to get rid of my blackheads quickly and without any scars. Here are my experiences.
This is basically a pore strip measuring 3 in x 3 in, which can remove your blackheads …
Cle de Peau Concealer
I recently purchased the Cle de Peau Concealer. This was a very expensive purchase, but I have heard such wonderful things about this concealer that I could not help myself. I am a major makeup junkie and anything that gets rave reviews from other people usually intrigues me.
My general …
Borghese Fango Active Mud For Face And Body
Once a week, I always use facial mask for my face. I have learned this from men’s magazines that facial mask can provide your skin deep cleansing. Since then, my skin’s texture has been improve and even if I have breakouts sometimes, it is occasional only. A few weeks …
BIC Comfort 3 Advance Razor
BIC has a new triple bladed disposable razor on the market that I am very happy with!!
The BIC Comfort 3 Advance Disposable Razor has 3 blades, a dual mousterizing strip, pivoting head, ergonomic handle that is wider a slightly heavier than average, along with being ridged.
Usually with the 3 …
Bic BriteLiner Grip Highlighter Five-Color Set
Bic BriteLiner Grip Highlighter Five-Color Set consists of five highlighter markers: Pink, Light Blue, Orange, Yellow, and Light Green. Each one has a rubber comfort grip, which is very convenient, it makes the pens easier to hold and use. You will especially appreciate it if you have a lot …
African Royal BRX Braid and Extension Sheen Spray
Though I don’t braid my hair anymore, I used to do it all the time. It was kind of difficult to keep my braids looking fresh on a daily basis and I needed something to help maintain the quality of my braided style. My mom suggested a product that …
Essie Nail Polish: Limo Scene
I don’t see a lot of women where I work who wears nail polish. That’s probably because I work as a medical technologist at a hospital. Female doctors don’t wear nail polish, frankly because they don’t have the time and fashion sense of their own. Female …
Revlon 3D Extreme Mascara
I tried this mascara when Revlon released a couple of months ago. When I change my makeup, I often look for a more appropriate product in case I dislike my earlier mascara or other makeup. I discovered this prior to using Clinique. When I was checking new makeup, this …
Mary Kay Timewise 3-in1 Cleanser
Being in my early thirties and a busy mom at that, I consider the practicality of a product before I buy it. That also goes for the cosmetic products that I use on my face. That’s why I chose Mary Kay Timewise 3-in-1 Cleanser.
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Cream Silk Reshape Standout Straight conditioner
The Product
The color of this conditioner is pink.
They have this on a squeeze bottle, but we always buy the sachet since that one sachet is enough for one use.
This conditioner smells sweet.
The texture is thick and creamy.
The price of this conditioner ranges from Php7 or $0.16 for one sachet …
L’Oreal Stretchmark Corrector
I used to have a big built when I was very young. I only began to lose down weight when I reached my teenage days. Probably, I was already conscious of my figure. Also,I suffered from hyperacidity when I was in high school. There were a lot of food …
Cover Girl Outlast Pressed Powder in Translucent Fair
The Product
The container is a round plastic compact. It has a dark blue part but silver gray is the most dominant color. It has a mirror inside.
This has a very faint powdery scent.
This has a sheer to medium coverage.
I was able to buy this on eBay for Php170 or …
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