Cosmetics Reviews
Jet Set Luxury Hair Food
Finding products for my hair were a real chore, till a friend of mine in high school told me about what she uses, Jet Set Luxury Hair Food. I was reluctant to try it, because I have tried products that have made my hair fall out strands at a …
Ultraflesh Shinebox Highlight and Shimmer Collection
I recently purchased the Ultraflesh Shinebox Highlight and Shimmer Collection from Sephora for $39. It’s basically a compact that has highlighting products for cheeks, lips, and eyes. I use highlighter pretty much daily even when I am only wearing very natural makeup, so I love getting multi-purpose products like …
Bottega Verde Ginger frizzy body scrub
I really like Bottega Verde products because they are all made from natural ingredients and they are all on natural basis. My sister has been a Bottega Verde member for ages now and we always buy most of our cosmetics there. Usually we buy make up and skin care …
Biogenic Isopropyl Alcohol
Last Thursday, I went to the grocery at my favorite mall and saw a new (at least for me) alcohol with a built in sprayer. I have been looking for something like this for months!!! Ever since I saw my officemate using her alcohol which came from the …
Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body
I used this mud mask about once a month or twice a month. This helps to shrink my pores and really helps keeping my skin looking refreshed and evens out my skin of any redness and dry skin which is a big deal for me because I have nasal …
Stila Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can
The fun and frivolous Stila Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll was designed to honor the very first Barbie doll. This kit lets you recreate Barbie’s first iconic look: stunning red lips and dark lined eyes. This kit was created for Barbie’s 50th birthday.
The set …
Equate Dental Whitening Strips
I really wanted to whiten my teeth but couldn’t afford a professional whitening at the dentist office and didn’t want to spend a lot of money buying the more expensive brands.
I was really surprised at how well they worked. I haven’t tried any other brand but I don’t …
Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo For Color Treated Hair
Sometimes when I am shopping my mind wanders; and this time at the grocery store I accidentally purchased the wrong shampoo. I usually buy shampoo specifically designed for curly hair, the most expensive I can currently afford. This time I managed in my haste to buy Garnier Fructis Fortifying …
Clairol Born Blonde Base Blue Bleach
I wanted to bleach my light honey/golden brown hair blonde ever since I was 10 or eleven years old and one day a year ago I decided to do it. I read up on bleaching and how to do it etc. So I decided to buy the Clairol Born …
Liquid Neutrogena Pure Mild Facial Cleanser
I have tested and used a lot of facial cleansers for my face (and most of them I detest because they really caused my skin to break out or cause it to have a lot of noticeable little bumps) but if there’s one product that really caught my heart, …
Nivea Brilliant Blonde shampoo
I discovered Nivea shampoos just about a year ago; I never used to use them because I thought they weren’t any good. I don’t know why, actually I guess, I thought Nivea was famous for their creams so their shampoos couldn’t be good. But I was wrong, I was …
Zirh Defend Face Moisturizer SPF 15
I am thankful to the concept of metrosexual in that way men being vain are not so prejudged these days. I moisturized my face everyday after I take a bath. Fortunately men don’t need makeup and after the personal effects of cleansing and the like, you can then massage …
Caress oil infussion body wash
This is the best body wash I have ever used. It is so soft on your skin and feels good on your skin. My favorite thing about the body wash is how it smells. When I use it I feel relaxed. I love the smell of it, it really …
Thicker Fuller Hair Weightless Conditioner
I stumbled across this inexpensive brand, Thicker Fuller Hair in the local mart near my girlfriend’s house on a sleepover. It was unplanned and I had to buy me a small bottle of shampoo and conditioner. I am amazed at the result I achieved from this conditioner. I am a …
Stila Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 2000 Jewel Doll
For the year 2000, Barbie’s signature look was all about jewel tones, shimmery eyes and shiny lips. This kit includes everything you need to recreate Barbie’s sparkly look.
The two eyeshadows are a tan/pink shimmer and a gold/brown shimmer. I love the two tone colors; very striking. The tan/pink one …
L’Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Shampoo
After using L’Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Shampoo for the first time, you will never go back to using any other product. I found this product to be extremely moisturizing and because it is creamy it does not leave hair feeling dry. As the name says, it is nutritious and provides …
Scents and Blends’ Melon Cucumber Hand and Body Lotion
Without doubt, I really love fruity and flowery scents, other than the Plumeria Passion Perfume that I have reviewed before I also purchased Melon Cucumber Hand and Body Lotion from Scents and Blends. The cumber and melon fruit combination rock in this all in one lotion. This is just …
Dove Curl & Sculpt Defining Mousse
I can not say that i am a big fan of Dove products however i did get my hands on them every now and then. I have not love every single Dove products though some of them work great while most of them work averagely, a small percentage of …
Estee Lauder Eye Recovery Complex
I have tried another eye cream from Estee Lauder. I have tried the Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Eye Cream. Given that I was satisfied with that previous brand, I tried this. Re-Nutriv is difficult to find and they always run out of stock. I was browsing the website of Estee …
Suave Exhale Calming Body Lotion
I suffer from dry skin, and it is hard for me to find products that moisturize it well. My mother purchased this lotion for me a long time ago, but I was reluctant to use it. I felt that it would not adequately moisturize my skin since …
Pond’s Deep Cleansing Facial Scrub With Volcanic Clay
I have been continually fascinated by Pond’s latest facial cleansing products. They have appealed to the consumers who prefer naturally-based products and I love how they are so resourceful in coming up with new ideas. Just months ago, they have created a facial wash with Camellia Leaf Extract and …
LORAC Coverup
In my opinion, the concealment step is the most crucial part of my makeup routine. I have a lot of blemishes and dark spots that I like to cover up, in addition to puffy under eye circles that I like to hide before going out in public. I often …
Becca Gypsy Pressed Shimmer Powder
One of the beauty product brands that I love is Becca. They were introduced to me by a girlfriend who resides in Hong Kong. My favorite item from Becca is the pressed shimmer powder. They are a bit on the steeper side of pricing however I love what I …
Sonia Kashuk Colorless Matte barely-there loose powder
This loose powder is a really great powder if you’re looking to set your makeup and not any extra color to your makeup. It sets your makeup and gives it a nice matte finish without making your makeup look caked on. And you can purchase it at Target for …
Avons Plumping Lip Color
If you are concerned about aging lips and love to wear some color on your pucker, I highly suggest you trying Avon’s Plumping Lip Color SPF 15 with Double the Retinol. Yes that is right! This lipstick has double the retinol to help your lips out.
This lipcolor …
Noxzema Clarifying Toner
I have what they call ‘problem’ skin, which means that even though I’m 30′ish I am still prone to acne breakouts. I have tried many products, expensive and otherwise over the years, and have to tell you as toners go, this Noxzema is great value!
Noxzema Continuous Clean Clarifying Toner …
DDF Daily Cleansing Pads
I have been working in the cosmetic industry for approximately five years now, so I am always trying out the latest skin care products. I recently became fascinated with Glycolic Acid and since DDF’s Cleansing Pads contain 5% Glycolic Acid I decided to give them a try.
I have always …
The Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment
I got this as a gift with purchase when I splurged on The Body Shop’s entire Vitamin E line, along with several body butters, so I only got their little sample size, which isn’t too bad, because I never stick with one lip gloss for long. The regular price …
Aloette Nutri-Hydrating Mist
I was given Aloette Nutri-Hydrating Mist as a gift. This product came in a 240ml bottle and is part of the Aloette, Aloepure Skin Care Line.
This hydrating mist left my skin glowing, I noticed the effects the first morning, after using it the night before. My skin seemed brighter, …
Island Song by Terranova Coco-Mango Body Butter
A trip to the local grocers always gives me the lowdown on low-priced beauty products. I like to wander off stocks and piles of cosmetics, doing so opens a snippet view on the current state of economical goods. I can probably furnish a lipstick index just by …
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Even though I have oily and acne-prone skin, I have realized that I still need a good moisturizer because my skin still needs all the moisture it can get. So, I have decided to look for the best moisturizer for my skin and my cousin suggested that I use …
Carol’s Daughter Macadamia Weightless Shine Mist
Carol’s Daughter Macadamia Weightless Shine Mist,is a product that really comes in handy. I think it is a good buy if you have hair that needs a little extra help like mine. I have thick,long hair that I have colored, flat ironed, and did many other things to. This …
Avon Solutions Completely Clean Cleanser
I have tried many products to wash my face skin. But when I used Avon solutions clean cleanser I noted the substantial change. The effect of this cleanser is tremendous. I have firstly used the product because one of my friends gifted me. Now I am highly captivated by …
Rocket City Take Me To Your Leader Lip Gloss Compact - Zowie
The Product
Zowie shade is a pale pink color with lots of shimmers.
The container is a rectangular silver compact that is as big as a match box with a round see-through window where you could see the actual lip gloss.
This has a pleasant mild sweet scent.
The texture is creamy and …
Etude House Juicy Pop Tube in #3
The Product
Number 3 shade is a lovely bubble gum pink with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is a plastic squeeze tube which is about 5 to 7 mL with a slant-tip applicator.
This has a faint sweet scent but I did not detect any sweet taste from this, however.
This …
Avon Anew Ultimate hand and nail cream
Recently I received Avon’s Anew Ultimate hand and nail cream as a gift. This product available in both Canada and the USA, is from Avon’s most expensive line.
I had high expectancies of this cream, but I am for the most part disappointed. The cream has a very thick density, …
Carefree Acti-Fresh Feminine Wash
As a girl, personal hygiene is very important for me so I see to it that I am taking care of my body. When it comes to feminine wash, I always ensure that is gentle to use. I first found out Carefree Acti-Fresh Feminine Wash from my mom. She …
Skin Food Nail Vita in Cappuccino (BR612)
The Nail Vita by Skin food debuts in my small nail polish collection. I’ve been buying nail polish brands from overseas. From now I’ll be conquering asian brands of nail lacquers! First of all, they are cheaper in price. And more decent than the stuff …
Telescopic Mascara - L’Oreal Cosmetics
L’Oreal Cosmetics (c) Telescopic Mascara promises much, and offers much… less. At the first application, the Telescopic Mascara seems to hold to its promises. Your lashes will look longer and separated, giving the impression of expanding lashes.
However, just a few hours after this initial application, you will begin to see …
Pond’s White Beauty facial foam
I have been using this Facial foam wash offered in the Philippines for several years now and it’s the best one I’ve tried in the market even if my facial skin was prone to breakouts every now and then. With this facial foam wash, breakouts are gone. …
Bon-Ton Salon
I recently got my hair done at Bon-Ton salon in Uniontown, PA. I normally go to my local salon, but they have outrageously raised their prices. I was a little nervous about going to a new salon. I …
N-Spa Cranberry Chocolate Bath Syrup
I tried this as part of a little box set that I got around Christmas Time. I like little products and bath and beauty products and the N Spa range is a good range as I think that the products are fresh, fruity and although don’t seem to …
Blinc Heated Eyelash Curler
I rarely curl my lashes because strangely enough, I am actually afraid of using the eyelash curler tool. I always have this fear that I will accidentally pull out or rip out some of my lashes while trying to curl them. Though irrational, that keeps me from ever curling …
Chanel Facettes D’or Highlighting Compact Powder in Gold Fever
I’m test driving a few cosmetics at the moment including another delicious highlighter from Chanel called Facette D’or notoriously named as Gold Fever. I’ve been reading a lot of positive opinions about Chanel highlighting powder in many beauty circuits, I’m only trying this piece of precious highlighter because …
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 …
Aloe Ever Shield Deodorant Stick
Most of us were shocked when the product presentor told us about the connection of breast cancer to the use of anti-perspirants. He explained that most of these anti -perspirants, although effectively block perspiration of the underarms which usually emit foul body odor, contain aluminum salts which …
Shiseido Sun Protection Stick Foundation with SPF 35
The first thing that drawn me towards this foundation was the cool container in the form of a slender roll-on stick. I like the neon blue color and basically its sporty appeal. My aunt introduced me to this foundation in a family pool party and I thought …
Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer
I recently purchased the Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer. It was $65 and I truly believe that I wasted my money. I seriously wish that I could still return this to get that money back. For that price, this should have been liquid gold. Instead, it is a terribly …
Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
Mascara is my number one must have cosmetic at all times, so I feel as if I am constantly searching for the perfect mascara. I work at Sephora, so prior to discovering Loreal’s Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara I was paying top dollar for Dior Show Blackout Mascara. I did …
Ecco Bella Herbal Body Lotions
I like to buy my wife little items that she can enjoy herself. I like to find things that she can use for her skin. I think as a woman she has a thing about keeping her skin soft. So I like to be the one to help her …
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