Cosmetics Reviews
Lancome Hydra Intense Hydrating Gel Mask
This facial mask caught my eye at my local perfume and cosmetics shop mostly due to the packaging, brand (I liked other Lancome products in the past) and quantity: 100ml while other similar masks were 75ml within the same price range. It comes in a blue tube which together …
Tesco 30 Eye Make-up Remover Pads Sensitive Skin
I do not think these eye make-up remover pads are that appropriate for sensitive skin as I have to scrub so much with them to remove my make-up that my eyes are left a bit sore. These were very cheap and you get 30 pads in each packet, …
Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick SPF 15
As far as lipsticks go , I try every one I see or hear about. I am a makeup collector and love trying as many different items as I can. This lipstick by Avon caught my attention as soon as I saw the words mineral and spf 15. I …
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil-Control Foaming Cleanser
To all of my fellow oily skin friends, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil-Control Foaming Cleanser is for you. While standing in front of the face cleaner section at the store I noticed this cleanser in an orange and gray tube. The tube had oil control written on it, …
The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Daily Facial Toner
When I first started using The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash, my face actually improved but only for a brief amount of time. I got excited from the quick results so I went back and bought the Tea Tree Oil Daily Facial Toner for $11. …
V05 Tea Therapy Conditioner
Every once in a while I like to spoil my hair. I use great shampoos but conditioners seem to make my scalp feel weird if I use them too often. That’s not the case with Alberto V05 Tea Therapy Clarifying Conditioner.
First off, it smells fantastic. My shower is riddled …
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Before I really started to get into makeup, i would just apply the eye shadow straight on my lid, and I would notice that hey, my shadows aren’t showing up very well. I walked into sephora and i asked them what do i do? and they told me …
Milani Smooth Finish Cream-to-Powder Makeup
It is rare that I find a makeup product that I dislike so much that I actually come to throwing it away. Most of the time, I’ll put up with a product that I dislike until I have finished using it just so that I can say that I …
Joshua Galvin Instant Shine Spray
I used to have frizzy wavy hair and it get just get on my nerves to have me trying to straighten out my hair with my fingers and hands; they used to be really coarse, dry, and rough that I would just tie my hair in a ponytail as …
Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Stay Beige
I’ve become quite a fan of Clinique products ever since my mom got me a gift package from Clinique cosmetic counter at Macy valuing about $200. It was a treasure trove of their recommended fragrances and various cosmetics —“ I was in Clinique heaven. I think it …
China Glaze - Poetic finger nail polish
Finger nail polish has always been my thing. There is nothing the China Glaze-Poetic finger nail polish. China glaze alone is a popular brand of finger nail polish because of many different reasons. To some the price isn’t the fairest, especially when you can buy a bottle of finger …
Clarins Wonder Mascara
Since I reached my 40’s I’ve found that my mascara always manages to transfer itself from my lashes to under my eyes and settles in my undereye wrinkles. By the end of a working day I have the ‘panda eye’ look.
I’ve been trying many mascara’s to …
Urban Decay Primer Potion
It wasn’t until about a year or so ago that I heard of and became aware of the fact that there is a such a thing as an eyeshadow primer. However, since I have become aware of them, I have been trying different ones. The purpose of an eyeshadow …
Japonesque Pink Go Curl Pocket Curler
I’ve used eyelash curlers since my teen years. I have super long eyelashes (thanks, Grampa!) but am cursed by them being so straight. So, I curl them almost every day, if I am going out of the house. I just think it makes them look so …
Clearasil Acne Treatment Cream
Clearasil Acne Treatment Cream was worth around $7 from a store, when I bought it. I don’t like Clearasil at all because of the bad things which occurred to me back then, but it is one of the best acne treatments I used regardless of the pain I experienced …
Impulse London (City Collection) Body Spray
Impulse is my favourite body spray as their scents are never cheap smelling like some body sprays and it generally last a long time. Impulse is a classic product and just perfect for making me feel extra confident as it is rather like a cross between a perfume …
Mary Kay Cosmetics
This brand does have some very good products but overall it’s not what it’s claimed to be.
The positive things about Mary Kay Cosmetics - you can try everything before you buying it, you can make a return easily and you don’t have to walk far to get all products …
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on eye pencils
I’ve heard loads of great things about Urban Decay cosmetic brand, but their products tend to be on the pricey side and mostly out of my budget. So when I was surfing the web for deals on Urban Decay stuff I came across a special at ULTA that I …
Origins Zero Oil Facial Cleanser
Having oily skin causes me so much trouble. It feels like I have to calculate and check the products I will use. If there is product which can really secure an oil-free effect, then it is really a jackpot for me. I have to keep the oil at bay …
Kim Kardashian Makeup Gift Set
I love this makeup set by Kim Kardashian. It was actually the first makeup kit that I’ve tried Kim Kardashian and I will really really liked it.
This set comes with 3 very pretty eye shadows. they’re dark black, medium black and light black and make for a very …
Gillette After shave lotion
Generally shaving is quite an irritating process because of the cuts and rashes which burn badly while applying the After shave lotion but it is a must because the blade which I use is made of steel and so it can be septic if the lotion is not used. …
Nivea Visage Sparkling White Whitening Day Care Face Cream
Its interesting that demands for the the people living in the tropics is properly addressed to by cosmetics companies. You will find dark skinned people here in Southeast Asia. These cosmetic companies have formulated face and body products specifically for Asian skin. The common users for whitening products are …
Rexona Soap
Rexona Soap : this is the only Solis soap I have ever seen that is meant for the purpose of shampoo! I remember my grandmother using it.. The didn’t liked liquid shampoos, and prefer this solid , heavy read colored soap.. I really don’t know why but she …
Pond’s Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub
I only used this product because my brother asked my mom to buy it for him. Like me, he has been suffering from acne. He figured, it wouldn’t be of much risk since Pond’s has established its name in Skin Care. He used sachet first then eventually bought the …
Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki Brush
I own tons of make up products and to accompany them I also purchase tons of make up brushes to achieve flawless finish. One of the most raved brushes was the Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki brush. I have heard heaps of compliments from friends and I just need to …
Skin Appetit Optim Eyes Firming Eye Gel
One of the natural firming eye gels I like to use to firm up my eye area is the Skin Appetit Optim Eyes Firming Eye Gel. It helps prevent my eye area from aging and becoming all saggy and sunk in. Best of all it keeps my eyes looking …
Lusters Pink Original Oil Moisturizer
When I had gotten the Freetress Natural Super Wave put in by my hairdresser earlier on this year, I had asked her which product I could use to maintain it to keep it moist and fresh and one of the things that she recommended was buying a pink lotion. …
Avon Naturals Lime Blossom and Verbena Shine Drops
Another brand new product out in Avon so therefore I just had to try it out. I’m not fussy when it comes to Haircare products but I don’t find that I buy all that many things. I’m quite simple and a Shampoo and Conditioner is usually ok for me, …
Rimmel lipstick
Rimmel lipstick high frost classic is an excellent product. I really like that it is extremely affordable. There are a huge selection of colors from which to choose. No matter what you are wearing, you can get the Rimmel lipstick high frost classic that will match …
Godiva LicoWhite Lip Gloss
Since I was a kid, I am already wearing makeup. It is not because I am vain but because my mom and my aunt love applying make up on me especially during my performance week, recital or awarding ceremonies. Even during those times, I hate lipstick and they would …
NIVEA Stay On Lip Liner
I always wear my favorite lipsticks even I go to work or attend a special occasions like parties or birthday. I prefer glossy but light lipsticks. It always been comfortable to wear a different color and brand of lipsticks most especially when the brand I used is always been …
Nivea body nature tone lotion
I received a sample of this lotion in the mail today. I was very surprised at the product. It works very well. It definately made me want to go out and buy some. I love this lotion. It moisturizes on contact and dries quickly. It feels good on my …
Cetaphil Cleanser
I am obsessed with having clean, healthy-looking skin. Although, about nine months ago I started breaking out. To this day, I do not know what triggered the break out. But I remember just having a few zits, and even that was a little unbelievable because I had never once …
Nair Hair Removal Lotion 3 in 1
I have bought many Nair products over the years and used them with mixed results; I finally found the best one with Nair Hair Removal Lotion 3 in 1. The reason I bought this particular Nair product was that in the winter I tend to get lazy about shaving …
Urban Decay Eye Shadow - Mildew (green shimmer)
This is probably one of my least favorite Urban Decay eyeshadow colors, although it does have the same great quality that other Urban Decay products have. I guess it’s just personal preference that this shade of green doesn’t work very well on my olive skin tone.
I bought this eyeshadow …
Kiehl’s Creme with Silk Groom styling creme
I live by a very simple and boring hair care routine. Cleanse. Condition. Style. If I should add something relevant, albeit on principle, it’s that scraggly hair is worse than a bad outfit. To that end, I rely on expensive hair styling products, and …
Ricola Natural Mixed Berry Supplement Drop with Vitamin C
When I have an irritating sore throat I like to suck on a Ricola Natural Mixed Berry Supplement Drop with Vitamin C. I love the berry flavor of drops and the soothing ingredients in it that help coat and soothe the irritating sore throat.
The natural soothing ingredient in …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
I go to the gym a lot and play basketball regularly, so sometimes my feet gets dry and have blisters from all the activity. Sometimes I would get calluses on my feet and they would be so thick that I would get so irritated with it’s feeling.
My wife suggested …
Strawberry Body Butter The Body Shop
I had never taken a single minute to think of using body shop’s products before. But, one day, my cousin gave me some of their products, and insist me to try it.
I didn’t have any expectation of the body butter before trying it. I thought it would be just …
Alberto VO5 moisturizing 2 in 1 shampoo + conditioner
After having three months of fun in the sun and later two coloring jobs, I needed a shampoo and conditioner that would not only cleanse my hair, but provide moisture and revive it. I wasn’t looking to buy anything pricy at the time since I was low on funds …
O.P.I. Glamour Game Nail Lacquer
This nail polish is called Glamour Game and it’s a really elegant shade of nail polish; it’s a smooth and silvery champagne-gold shade that’s perfect for special occasions as well as daily wear if you’d want, and this shade is totally perfect for any formal wear and you won’t …
Nivea Tinted Moisturizing Care
When you are not gifted with flawless skin you tend to take refuge by wearing makeup always. The famous adage less is more best applies here. Foundations and concealers were created to remedy imperfections even on a momentary basis. I like the idea of it and even I myself …
Suddenly Smooth Blackberry & Plum Body Wash
Having a good body wash, can make a big difference in the way that your skin feels. I rarely use a normal soap to clean with. That is because a lot of soaps dry out my skin unlike a good body wash (like this one). Suddenly Smooth Blackberry & …
Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick
Boots No. 7 is a little known brand of cosmetics, based in the UK and sold in the US only at Target stores or via Drugstore.com. And it has quickly become my favorite all time cosmetic line.
Lipsticks are hard for me. I have darker skin (Hispanic) and …
Bath and Body Works
Bath and Body Works has a wonderful variety of Bath and Body Works Pleasures fragrances. For the most part the fragrances are not overpowering, but light smelling. Even though they are light in smell, they last a long time on your body. Some of my favorites are Sweet Pea, …
Ulta Mineral Bronzer
I usually avoid all bronzers because I assume they will all look too dark and fake on my fair skin. But, this was a gift from a well meaning friend so I thought I’d at least try it.
I tried this first on my shoulder as I didn’t think I’d …
Purederm Spot-Reducer Gel Patches
I came across this product while walking along the skin care lane in the supermarket. I have been suffering from mild to moderate acne since my teenage years and I often have huge red bumps on my face that are difficult to go away. I have not found a …
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