Cosmetics Reviews
American Crew Fiber
I am one of those guys who invests a lot in hair. I am relentlessly looking for good hair products to try out and in my quest for perfect styling/hair-care merchandise I have come across quite a few great, many good and a lot of below average products.
Without a …
Caronia Nail Care Kwik Dry and Cuticle Conditioner
If you’re a pro on manicure and pedicure setting, you already know what cuticle conditioner is especially if you put it on your newly polished nails. I don’t see this product available in India and that is why I need to hoard this in my country together with top …
Kiko Milano Skin Evolution Concealer
Concealers are a must have for me because my skin is very marked in dark circles and eye bags and therefor is difficult to do a perfect makeup. So, despite the fact I have many eye concealers, frequently I buy new ones trying to find better results. Last week …
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
I bought this Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray because I do have some makeup products that I really really love but they don’t last as long as I would like and I thought that this would help them to do that. I was however not …
Becca Luminous Skin Color Foundation
I got this a while back and just found it in the back of my stash. This is an old Sephora favorite that came in a large variety of shades, so I picked out the one that flattered me best. This cost me $40, and you do get a …
Calgon Body Mist Morning Glory
Who hasn’t seen those comercials from Calgon that suggest using their products will “take you away” from the real world for a while. I’m not much of a fan of bubble baths, but I’ve learned to have a love affair with most any other bath and body product. And …
Anakku Wet Tissue
I love Anakku Wet Tissues. I have been using them long before I got married. I used them to wipe my hands and of course remove my make up. Sometimes I can’t afford to buy my makeup remover so I opt for Anakku Wet Tissues instead. I even told …
UBU (Urban Beauty United) Tweeze Louise Combination Tip Tweezers
When it comes to tweezers for grooming my eyebrows I am very particular about the type of tweezers I use. Well, it wasn’t the case until I came across the precision tipped slanted tweezers from a brand called QVC found in drugstores.
Prior to that I would tweeze my …
L’Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeline
An eyeliner can make substantial change in terms of how you look. A friend of mine who does not normally wear make up wore one time a liquid eyeliner and everybody noticed it. A mere eyeliner can make improvements in terms of your look. A small eyes can be …
Nars Orgasm Blush
If you read fashion magazines, then I know that you have heard of Nars Orgasm Blush because it always receives a lot of hype. Of course, a large part of the hype is due to the provocative name of the blush, though Nars often gives its blushes provocative …
Garnier Lift Anti Wrinkle Firming Day Cream
It was getting late in the day, and my feet were killing me. On an impulse, I entered a mall to try finding a nice place to sit down and relax. While passing by the different boutiques, I saw this huge poster in a cosmetics shop showing an ad …
Neutrogena Skin Clearing oil-free makeup
Could you fry an egg with all the oil your face produces in one day?
I can; and because of that I have been unable to achieve that “flawless” matte look with any foundation or powder I have ever used. Everything ends up smearing and melting and results in making …
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in Translucent Extra Coverage
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder seems to be one of those cult classics that have a large following. I’ve read some glowing reviews about it online and in fashion magazines and since it seemed to be such a miraculous product I purchased it. I could only find the extra …
Bath & Body Works: Wild Berry Tulips Body Lotion
As a fan of bath and body works I have given into the temptation of trying another fragrance from their vast collection. This time I tried the scent of Wild Berry Tulips. Let me tell you this is probably my new favorite scent next to all the others I’ve …
Boots Botanics Clay Conditioning Mask
If, like me you suffer from combination skin, it can be a nightmare finding the right cosmetic products to compliment your skin. I’ve found that my skin needs conditioning from time to time, and was recommended Boots Beauty Boosters Conditioning Clay Mask. I’ve used face masks in the past …
Philosophy Red Licorice Shower and Bath Gel
My normal bath and cleansing routines were somewhat disrupted when my mom gave me a state of the art cleansing brush. The quality of my skin would never prosper if I remain a snob to try new things so I welcomed it into my bathroom. It’s an …
Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Washable Mascara
Okay, I don’t know if there’s some kind of trick to using this stuff, but even if there is, I don’t believe that applying mascara should require extensive know-how. This stuff was terribly lumpy, and the brush was an awkward length and
shape. It caused my lashes to …
Shea Butter Body Lotion by Crema
Overall I think it is a good product that I will be purchasing again, however, it will never make it to my top 10 body lotion list. I have been using it for almost 2 years now and I consider it to be a very dependable product. Sometimes I …
Clinique Super City Block 40 SPF face sunscreen
Summer is always here, and so is my quest for an ungreasy face sunscreen that will protect with a high enough SPF, but will not feel heavy on my face, and will also allow makeup to go on over top without streaking or coming off. Quite a tall order, and …
Avalon Organic Cream CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense 1.75oz.
My mom uses this Avalon Organic Cream, CoQ10, Wrinkle Defense 1.75oz.product. It acts as a fighting tool to fight wrinkles, and I am not sure whether is it successful in warding off wrinkles as much as one wants to. But since my mom has been using this, …
Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Cherry Bomb Lip Gloss
I just picked up some Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Cherry Bomb Lip Gloss and I love it. It smells and taste just like cherries and not cherry cough syrup. The color of the lip gloss is a nice clear bright red cherry color as well which is totally awesome. …
GHD Mark IV Styler Hair Straighteners
My natural hair is very difficult to handle, and it usually looks very untidy unless I do something to it. It is long thick and wavy, and I usually have difficulty in managing it. Hair straighteners are therefore very necessary for me, especially if I intend to wear my …
Herbal Essences Bosy Envy Volumizing Mousse
I’ve tried a few Herbal Essences products and most of them have really works great for me but this Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mouuse didn’t really work all that well for me.
I love the packaging for this Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse, it’s really cute and …
Dove Beauty Moisture Body Wash with 1/4 Moisturizing Milk
If I would be asked for the original smell of a truly Dove products, the Dove Beauty Moisture Body Wash with 1/4 Moisturizing Milk is the first in line. Everytime I smell the mild scent of this body wash, it always reminds of the original Dove products. For me …
Ecco Bella Hair and Scalp Therapy Conditioners
My scalp can get dry and itchy from time to time. This especially happens in the summertime when I am out in the sun a lot and my head is exposed to a lot of sunlight. I have a sensitive scalp that always seems to burn or just get …
Estee Lauder DayWear BB Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Creme SPF 35
This is the cream that all ladies out there should start there day with. It is packed with good for your skin ingredients and helps you to look your best. If you are looking for a tinted moisturizer that does even more, then I suggest this stuff. Estee Lauder …
Chicken Poop Free Range Chicken Poop Lip Balm
At first the name kind of scared me away. Then I decided what the heck. I’ve tried worst. I needed something that would work on my chapped lips but not be filled with gunk I could not pronounce. I’m trying to stay true to my natural way of life. …
Jason’s Natural Therapy Lavendar Hand and Body Lotion
During a particularly stressful time last year a friend bought me Jason’s Natural Therapy Lavender Hand and Body Lotion. It is all natural and contains lavender, green tea, aloe, white tea and other vitamins, minerals and fruit extracts that help to renew and replenish the skin while simultaneously …
Umberto Root Building Spray
This product is like Holy Grail for me. I pretty much use it every single time I wash my hair and blow-dry it. I bought this root building spray about a year ago and I still have plenty left. I like my hair really big so I spend a …
Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion
I have suffered from acne for nearly five years now and have been unable to find a product that will control my unsightly blemishes. Upon my latest trip to Sephora I noticed Murad’s SKin Perfecting Lotion. Although it is not directly for the treatment of acne, the title does …
Ives Rocher Pure Calmille Deep Cleansing Gel
If you are looking for a refreshing and cleansing, yet extremely gentle facial wash, this is the right product for you. I have bought if for the first time because I was attracted to the package. It is an elongated, freshly green 150 ml bottle (well, actually it’s mostly …
Retinol Skin Brightener
Due to the sun, getting a little bit older, and other environmental factors I would have to say that using a skin brightener is a good idea. The results take time,but I have been using Retinol Skin Brightener for about 3 weeks now and see a difference in my …
Trichomania Solid Shampoo
At first, I couldn’t even comprehend what the term Solid Shampoo meant. Then, even after a helpful LUSH employee explained to be how they are used, I didn’t get it. So, when I brought home my little chunk of Trichomania, I was clueless. Did it smell nice? Heck yeah! …
Elishacoy Self Detox Eye Cream, Wrinkle & Whitening
I used to get a slight darkness around my eyes every once a while especially when I do not get enough sleep and that would normally go away when I make sure to drink a lot of water and get proper rest. But, every since my pregnancy and childbirth …
Johnson’s Pure Essentials Mini Face Powder
I have oily skin and I just run out of powder for my face. I decided I want to use new powder since I am not satisfied anymore with my past powder. I found Johnson’s Pure Essentials Mini Face Powder. I chose it because it’s totally the cheapest face …
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Cinnamon Toast
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Cinnamon Toast is one of my favorite pressed powder blushes to use to add a natural pop of color to my cheeks. It has a nice warm tone to it and is really light and airy when I apply it to my cheeks. I even …
Shu Uemura WR EX Activating Whitening Essence
I tried this whitening lotion from a Japanese brand. I have tried Shiseido before and it was really one of the best whitening creams I have tried. I was impressed of how smooth my face has become since I started using it. I was introduced by a friend to …
Color Club Under the Mistletoe
I love Christmas collections. I just love them. Actually I have a collection sitting at home just completely comprised of Christmas nail polish colors. Anyway, Color Club is one of those brands that is usually hit and miss, but this time I thought it was a hit. This set …
Nourish Organic Cucumber and Watercress Face Wash
One of the facial cleansers I just started to use to help cleanse my sensitive skin naturally is the Nourish Organic Cucumber and Watercress Face Wash. So far, this facial cleanser has been gentle with cleansing my sensitive and has not caused any irritation or dry tightness at all. …
Loreal Colour Riche Lipstick
I like L’oreal and I use many of their products, but their lipsticks are not worth the money. It’s more a lip moisturizer than a lipstick.
Girls, look out because the color is way lighter than it looks in the tube. I had Sandstone and on my lips it …
Hask Placenta Hair Repair
I always have a hard time managing my hair specially after bath. The more i conditioned it the more it becomes dry and frizzy. I tried this Hask Placenta Hair Repair spray. I noticed it gives me a different feeling of my hair when it dries and i spray …
Caress Pressed Powder
The Product: The container is a black hard plastic compact with an attached mirror inside.
This has no strong scent.
This has a medium to full coverage depending on application.
The retail price for this is around Php60 or around US$1.40.
My Experience and Opinion
To start off, Caress is a local cosmetic brand …
Avon Arabian glow bronzing pearls
I really like Avon products, I know that they are not what they used to be but they are still good. I remember my mother had an Avon nail lash and she never used it, when we opened it, after more than 3 years it was as new liquid …
Burt’s Bees, Doctor Burt’s Herbal Blemish Stick with Tea Tree Oil
Retinoic acid alias vitamin A or Tretinoine is a potent anti-zit remedy I always use to stop prospective blemishes from resulting to major eruptions. I’ve been using it for years to a point where I’m likely to call my self a Tretinoine addict. But Tretinoine has a …
Wet n Wild Eye Expressions Palette
I don’t own many Wet N Wild products but what I do own, I get pretty good results from…except this Wet n Wild Eye Expressions Palette. I bought it because the colors were so pretty and they all had a little shimmer in them and all of them were …
Maybelline Express Finish 60 Second Nail Color
Two of my biggest temptations when it comes to beauty products is lip and nail colour. No matter how many lipsticks or bottles of nail varnish I already own, I usually find myself buying more every time I come across a new brand or shade.
Due to my busy lifestyle, …
Dove Shine Therapy shampoo
I’ve tried many shampoos over the years, even more so while I was working at Walgreens as a beauty advisor. I don’t know what it is about working in retail but even at the worst stores being in a retail environment for more than one hour a day makes …
Dove Intense Moisture Shampoo
Dove Intense moiture is just what it says on the bottle, intense moisture. I was really excited when they put ot this product fairly recently. i really have enjoyed using Dove soap throughout the years, and also really enjoy getting the same quality from my hair shampoo. The …
Bed Head Tigi Superficial Smoothing Liquid for Shiny, Silky Hair
I got the privilege to sample this hair serum for a friend who’s a major retailer for tigi bed head products. She’s nagging me to switch to Tigi since I’ve always loved my citre shine and kerastase for hair care and I often like to traipse between professional …
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