E.L.F is short for Eyes Lips Face. They’re a cosmetic brand that is known for their one dollar makeup and being cruelty-free. They do have higher priced lines like their mineral and professional line called Studio but even those are still very affordable, probably more so than most brands …

I just got this as a birthday gift and forgot all about it. Anyway, when I saw it inside my dresser, I figured I could use it since the color was praline which matched my skin tone perfectly. It felt good on the lips and just seemed to slide …

This shade is by far the best shade that I have tried (so far) from the new Juicy Tube holiday set. Lancome has given us two choices this year. They have come out with a set of six mini Juicy Tubes for $29.50, and we have our choice of …

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 …

I bought some eye products to relieve stress in my eyes during those days when I only have few hours of sleep. I relied on the help of this product to energize my eye and relieve it from looking tired. My work right now entails lots of things to …

The skin under my eyes started darkening when I was in college, and my mother said that it must be because my course was highly stressful and required me to stay up to review for exams and most of the time to write term papers frequently. So she …

I’ve already written a review for the Curly Hair Series Shampoo by Pantene; I received several free samples of both the shampoo and conditioner while on vacation by a Pantene representative who was handing out the samples as a way of promoting this Pantene product. I was able …

I used to have large scars from my knee operation last year, and tried 2 products which claim to be effective against scars. One of them took a very long time for the large scars to lighten, and so I lost my patience right away. Then I saw ScarAway Professional …

The main balm product I have used on my lips since I was a youth is Vaseline but in recent years, as my skin has become drier generally, I have noticed that my lips can get quite dry and start to peel. It seems that Vaseline is not …

How many times have you taken a shower or bathed, only to find that you didn’t smell so ‘fresh’ as you expected, just a short time, later? I have had that experience, and didn’t like it a bit! With Irish Spring Bar Soap Original, I never have that happen. …

I walked in to a the store one day, and I asked for a product for my oily skin. The store assistance introduce this to me, Ultra Matte Face Fluid. So I bought one, went home and tried it. Now after almost two years, I’m still using it.
This product …

I often find it difficult to find a blush that works with my tan colored skin. Not only that, but my skin drastically changes season to season. During the winter, I am a pale tan color, and during the Summer, I get extremely dark. I get so dark, during …

A few months ago I thought I’d try a new moisturizer to see if I could reduce my spending a lot considering how we’re in a recession right now and all. My regular moisturizer wasn’t too expensive but it was getting costly. I decided to try Clean and Clear’s …

I had never heard of my latest body moisturizer purchase before; in fact, I was in the drugstore looking for one of my usual, brand-name body lotions, and I spied three body creams by a brand called Nuyu. I had never even seen this before, but I took a …

I really love this product! From a barrage of skin care products that I tested, the Olay Total Effects Facial Cream is one of the best. This one is an anti-aging cream that claims to help prevent the seven signs of aging, which it …

I bought thig Got2B Curl Vacious Shimmer Curl Gel because although I don’t curl my hair that often, I wanted to try this for when I did curl my hair and see how it works. When I was at the store and I opened the top, I really loved …

This is one of my favorite makeup kits by Too Faced! When I saw this makeup kit I just knew that I had to have it, especially since it was a nude makeup kit and I love nude and light colors so I thought that I would really love …

I have tried many different types of mascara from numerous brands over the years. However, I always end up going back to Maybelline’s Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black. This famous little pink tube is simply the best mascara you can buy. The wand is easy …

I love this hairspray because it is the one hairspray that does not make my hair stiff or crunchy. When they say flexible hold on the bottle, they really mean it. With this product I am able to wear my hair down and create a tousled wavy look that …

So I have had these Avon Glimmersticks in Black Ice and Emerald Glow for quite some time now, and I have to say I really do like them. They are all shimmery and glittery and just plain beautiful without all that excess frost or shine that makes me hate …

I bought and used this product online out of curiosity after trying a few eyelash lengtheners which had lengthened my lashes in the past. Of all the products I used, this is among my favorites because it was way cheaper than more well-known products like Revitalash. I like Revitalash …

I use lots of different eye shadows, but my favorite thing about this product is how easily I can apply it, because I am chronically late; therefore I’m always on the run. These loose powder shadows have some serious shimmer to them so ladies over 40 take note—”you …

As a teen, at eighteen years old it is completely natural to find that you have either dry skin, oily skin or a combination. However, it is not okay to go on living and not try to day anything about that. Due to me having oily skin it is …

I just recently became aware of a company called Make Up Artist’s Choice that sells a variety of skin care products. As I am approaching 40 years old, I have been researching ways to improve my skin. I decided that I would try a chemical peel, since …

I had high hopes for this product, usually because cocoa butter is well known for stretch marks; however this product did not work at all!
While this product may have been moisturising and did make my skin very soft it did not do much to help stretch marks. While I …

The L’oreal Studio Secrets Primer was more than what I had hoped for. I had no idea what kind of results it would yield but it was a pleasant surprise and now I am totally hooked on this product. It comes in a small tub, is a baby pink …

Paula’s Choice 2% BHA 2% Liquid is literally the best deep pore cleanser/ exfoliant that I have ever used in my history in the cosmetics industry. This product, when applied, soaks and absorbs into your skin so fast it feels as if you don’t even have anything on your …

If you have tried them all and want a really good shampoo at a decent low price then this is it. Tresemme Smooth and Silky works wonders on damaged hair leaving it smooth and silky without tangles. I never used to have tangles but I am getting them now …

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is the only facial wash that suits my sensitive skin best. I’ve tried a lot of daily facial cleansers both local and imported ones but nothing comes close to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. Other daily facial cleansers just gave me breakouts, white spots, dryness, and …

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 …

Awhile back I tried the Clique Facial Soap. It came in a very large bar and a cute little soap container to hold it in. The soap had a very pleasant light scent to it and is beige colored. The only negative thing I have to say about the …

The Body Shop Mango Body Butter comes in a round plastic container, bright orange with a screw-on lid. It is available in two sizes, 1.75 oz, priced around $7, and 6.9 oz, priced around $16. There are several different varieties of body butter available from The Body Shop (coconut, …

After getting the lowdown behind soothing balms in the past, I have found another post-beach product that takes care of sun-exposed skin with added cosmetic benefits. I can append this after-sun hydrator to my make up for perfecting touches because it brings a neutral glow to my face. …

Sainsbury’s Freshmint Toothpaste is the brand that I use most often, and I would definitely say that it worked pretty well on the whole. It is (obviously, I suppose) the own brand of the Sainsbury’s supermarket chain, and so will be easier to find in the United Kingdom than …

The truth is that I have little time using clay as a facial mask, but now I have something essential.
The clay helps clean the skin and prevent the emergence of black spots. It also stimulates circulation in the skin. Due to the way it dries on the skin …

Lately I have been very much into exfoliation. Be it for the body or for the face. The recent obsession has been triggered by the extremely bad condition of my skin due to the prolonged neglect post pregnancy as I had been too caught up with my first …

A few years back I knew nothing of makeup the only thing I did to get ready was apply a little bit of translucent powder all over my face to take out the shine from the moisturizer and sun block. If I was getting ready for a special …

My skin tends to become very dry, especially during the wintertime when the weather in the Southern United States is frigid. After spending a week of almost unbearable record low temperatures, I took one look at my dried out hands and realized it was time to change my …

After using this shampoo from VO5 I realized that there really isn’t any reason to use other shampoos. I always fell victim to the major marketing of big brand advertisers and thought that I needed a certain type of brand shampoo in order for my hair to cooperate …

St. Ives Hypo-Allergenic Oil Free Moisturizer comes in a 4oz or 113g plastic tube. The moisturizer is color white, fragrance free and oil free cream. Before I started using the moisturizer, my skin on face was very dry especially on the T- zone area. I use St. Ives moisturizer …

Choosing a right foundation is one of the toughest task in a woman’s life. First the shade of foundation should be accurate or you end up looking ghostly white or horribly tanned. Again everyone’s requirement of coverage is also different, some require high coverage foundation and …

I found it a form of art to apply cosmetics on my face. This is to me one special form of painting and my very face is my canvas. In doing so, an eyeshadow is very necessary. It is one of my effectual tools in creating a perfect …

I’m not a huge make up fan, not that I think I’m the most beautiful person in the world and don’t need it - I just prefer the more natural look.
However I had a rather posh party coming up and I realised that the mascara I did have was …

V05 Products have been around for a long time. And the best part about them are they are very reasonably priced. My mother used them as I was growing up and I have on occassion tried them myself.
I tried this conditioner for those the three reasons I just mentioned. …

I was introduced to Loreal Paris Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum by my sister. Since she already works, she has money to buy a lot of products for her hair and beauty. I would often times ask for her permission to use and test this products for myself just to …

There is so much to like about Neutrogena. This brand for me is one of the most trusted names because it really offers the purest and the most safe cosmetics products. Right now, there has been a trend of having invigorating facial wash. One must think what is the …

I have no idea where they came from, but while sorting out the bathroom recently I came across four tubes of Mint Julep, a face masque made by Queen Helene.   It’s designed with problematic teenage skin in mind, but Queen Helene point out that it’s suitable for use on …

Prior to experiencing good mascaras I was in constant search of a good mascara. There was one time that I was looking for a good brand of mascara because the last one that I was using was rather traumatic to use. This certain mascara caught my attention. It did …

Eversince, I was really amazed with the product lines of dove because they’re known for great products like soap and facial wash but one product that interests me most made by them is the Dove Anti-perspirant deodorant. It’s new to my ears but then again I’m persuaded to buy …

This would probably be the cutest kabuki brush I have owned. I’m not really lemming for other tools to squeeze in my already hefty makeup paraphernalia neither am I sure if this miniature brush is competent enough to join my beloved set. The brush was part of …