Cosmetics Reviews
Bikini Zone Shaving Gel
I have tried numerous hair removal products over the years, and it seems like I always come back to shaving. Even with all the promises and claims of waxing or hair removal creams, stating that they will last longer than shaving, I have found that shaving is the …
Aura sheer lip stain
I was skeptical to try this lip product. I bought it because I have read good reviews on it. Overall I am very pleased. I have troubel finding colors that look good on my lips. Even though sephora does not over that many colors in this lip prodcut, I …
Ever Bilena Matte Lip Color in Scarlet
A thrift find I saw recently from the mall, I still couldn’t believe I snagged this expensive-looking item. I’ve been wearing pink and blush toned lipsticks almost perpetually while suppressing the urge to again, wear a bold matte lip. I tried playing with a bunch of red …
Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine Conditioner
My hair is long and wavy,and sometimes has the tendency to get frizzy and unruly. I have tried many different conditioners,and continue to search for something that will make my hair it’s absolute best. This conditioner is a great one to use,and one that I am glad to have …
Avon Quelch Deodorant Whitening Cream
I have been using Avon Quelch since year 2007 and is still using it until right now. I really like this product and it is really a good deal to save. For a 60 grams that last 5 months or even more for an anti-perspirant deodorant cream is a …
OLAY moisturising lotion 75ml
I bought OLAY moisturing lotion 75ml from my local supermarket this week and I have not tried it before. I bought it as I had run out of the usual face cream that I use and I needed to replace it with something cheaper. This product is under $10 …
Venus Embrace Razor
So, I decided to buy the venus embrace razor with disposable blades. It is supposed to be a step up from the existing razor that I already have (regular venus razor). This one is purple in color vs. the teal color I’m used to and quite honestly the blades …
Avon Basics Rich Moisture Face Cream
I don’t buy many Avon products because I am not a member of Avon and my sister is a member of another Cosmetic company so we mostly buy cosmetics there, specially because they have much better discounts and there sometimes you can buy very expensive products for 50% discount …
Terax Original Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner
I seldom use hair conditioners but the secret for a manageable hair everyday is through using hair conditioner. The essence of using it is it gives your hair a the supplement it needs which is not normally provided by an ordinary shampoo. If you analyze it, a shampoo is …
Zeno Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Treatment
This may seem like a silly contraption for treating acne or blemishes, and I was definitely skeptical at first when I purchased the Zeno Heat Treat Blemish Prevention Treatment, but I was at my wits end trying to find something for my kids because they are both teenagers now, …
Eyes Lips Face Beauty Encyclopedia: Neutrals Edition
I have been a big fan of Eyes Lips Face or E.L.F. as most girls know the brand. They have some of the most inexpensive makeup products I have ever purchased and though they are not of the same quality as MAC or Sephora products, they are good enough …
DS Prada Color cafe
DS Prada Color cafe
509 Whitaker Mill rd
Raleigh NC
919-546-9911
If you need you hair colored, but aren’t sure where to go try visiting DS Prada. They have very well trained staff members that can help you achieve just the color you are looking for with your hair.
This is a wonderful looking …
Olay Active Hydrating Moisturizer
Olay Active Hydrating Moisturizer is the only product that prevents my skin from peeling during winter. I am a very active alpine skier, and the winter weather always beats on hard on my face 3 to 4 days weekly during the entire skiing season. I tried several other moisturizing …
Pond’s Acne Expert Pore Conditioning Toner
Ponds pore conditioning toner was one of the first over-the-counter pimple clearing solutions I used and reminiscent of my freaky zit-stricken teenage years. I never really took notice of my pimples until my friends began commenting on my ‘bad skin’. As a newbie, I never had any …
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Lotion - SPF15
Ever since I saw the Palmer’s new range of skincare products I had wanted to get them. The Cocoa Butter formula range consists of a cleanser, a scrub, a day lotion, a night cream and an eye cream. I picked all of them except for the scrub as …
Crystal Body Deodorant Wide Stick
I have very sensitive skin and thus I avoid products that contain perfumes and a lot of chemicals that could be harsh to my skin and cause irritation. Many deodorants contain a lot of fragrances to mask odours and since I can’t use them I was hard pressed to …
Anew Clinical Face Peel
I am always looking for ways that I can keep my skin looking healthy and young looking. I do not have a problem with aging, I just want to be able to look great. That is why I decided to try Avon’s Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel.
Normally …
Caudalie Premier Cru La Creme
I am always looking for natural skin products to moisturize and equalize the skin tone of my sensitive face, as well as provide anti-aging benefits. When I saw Caudalie La Cru in an expensive skincare store, I had to buy it, even though it was very expensive at 150.00 …
O.P.I. You’re A Doll Nail Lacquer
This shade is called You’re A Doll but the shade is actually gentler and more subtle than what it’s called. It’s a light shade of silvery/grey and it’s perfect for formal wear and casual wear as well, but I think it looks more appropriate for formal wear and special …
Stila Long Wear Lip Liner
I love every bit of the long lasting factor of Stila Long Wear Liquid Color lipstick and I was excited to give Stila Long Wear Lip Liner a try. I am proud to say I am a lippy girl. I believe in toning down everything else on my face …
Organics Brand Oil Sheen Spray
Finally there is an oil sheen that not only smells good, but actually makes hair feel softer and smoother. In addition to using it daily to keep my dry hair from looking dull, I use it directly after shampooing and conditioning–and right before blow drying. The spray …
Belo Moisture Rich Whitening Toner (for Normal to Dry Skin)
While shopping for beauty products, I remembered I needed a new toner so I took that chance to scout for a trusted brand that would match my normal to dry skin. What I had in mind was to buy a L’Oreal brand, the one with milk ingredient but as …
Avon Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation
I’m a woman who loves a good sale when it comes to makeup, and I was able to get my favorite foundation—”Ideal Flawless invisible coverage liquid foundation—”two for ten dollars through my Avon representative.
I was so happy when I found this foundation because I had gone through numerous types …
Niltex Oily Polish Remover
I use nail polish sometimes, and when I get nail polish remover I usually go for the cheapest ones, not necessarily the ones that work well, and Nailtex coincidentally always falls under the cheapest. I’ve never really had a problem with it when it came to using it to …
100% Intense Repair Concentrate Cream by Yves Rocher
Being a big fan of beauty items I’ve been trying to curb my spending recently as it was starting to get a little out of control. To pacify myself though I have found that if I buy something cheaper then I’m still technically spending yet saving at the …
Suave Max-Hold Volumizing Hair Mousse
I bought this product because I have fine, limp hair, and I’m always looking for ways to give it a boost —“ but volumizing gels feel too heavy, and are also gooey and unpleasant to use. I loved the idea of a foaming mousse instead. Not only …
Remington Damage Therapy Teflon Fiber 1″ Flat Iron
I have always loved pin-straight hair. But when I decided to get a hair iron of my own, I went straight to the local big box store and bought the cheapest one they had– big mistake! I had to wait about half-an-hour for the thing to heat …
Saint Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Exfoliating Scrub
Saint Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Exfoliating Scrub
It’s been a long time since I put down this apricot scrub, only for the product to be detained inside the bathroom shelf for months. The reason I discontinued this exfoliating facial wash was that the bead-y particles felt too abrasive …
Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser by Aveda
I have used the Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser by Aveda since my early high school years, and I continue to use it to this day, now that I am an out-of-college working professional. My skin is generally oily in the summer and dry during the winter seasons. …
Nivea Intensive Milk Lotion for Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis Pilaris is medically defined as a genetic disorder of keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that manifests as small, rough folliculocentric keratotic papules, often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps, in characteristic areas of the body particularly the …
OPI Tickle my France-y nail Polish
I am so in love with this nail polish, words can’t even explain! As soon as I laid my eyes on it, I knew that I just had to have it! Now I have tens of nail polishes from OPI already, but I honestly feel like I can never …
Aloe Ever Shield Deodorant Stick
Deodorant is an important part of personal hygiene and there are so many different types of deodorant that it makes it difficult to choose the right one for you. Aloe Vera have a roll on deodorant now called the Aloe Ever Shield stick and i personally have never used …
Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour: Shade 16
I am a huge nail polish junkie. I have been collecting nail polish for years, ever since I became interested in the beauty and fashion world. I have almost every shade imaginable from a wide variety of different brands. My nail polish collection contains everything from the high end …
HerCut Normaly to Oily Shampoo
My hair has pretty much been the bane of my existence for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had fine hair that looks oily after just a few hours of washing it. And, lately, I’ve been using a detangler in my hair because this weather is knotting …
Revlon Nail Enamel
I really though twice about buying this. It was a two-pack for around $5, but the bottles are really small. The package promised the color would last 10 days. I was really skeptical. I read the back of the package where it described the color (Sheer Bliss) …
Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick
I saw this product at Macy’s and a nice sales lady talked me into trying it. She said that it was very long lasting , very shiny , and would minimize the lines in my lips. I was intruiged , so I decided to buy a tube. It did …
Swan Strengthening Nail Polish Remover
I have always been the type to purchase my nail polish remover from a dollar store. I have never been the one to spend a lot on nail polish remover and try to find removers that are good but inexpensive. When i visited my favorite Dollar Tree store I …
Remington 1″ Digital Heat Ceramic Flat Iron
I set out on a mission to purchase a new flat iron. Let me begin by saying that I have unmanageable hair. It is long and layered, with a lot of frizz and wave in it. I also have a lot of hair. So, over the past decade, …
Sainsbury’s Passion Body Spray
Considering this body spray only cost me a mere 76p, I only have good things to say about it. This is from Sainsbury’s own brand and it was definitely the cheapest choice body spray on their shelves, along with the Impulse and whatnot. As you would expect, …
Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy SPF 15
Protecting my lips from the sun’s bad UV rays is very important to me. While I was at the mall drooling in the cosmetic’s section of a major department store a woman was giving out samples of the Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy. I listened to her talk about how …
St. Ives Oil Free Apricot Facial Scrub
I have got some of the worst oily skin in the world, with a horrid T zone. I break out over everything and makeup, well I can forget that. I am allergic to most. If I’m not allergic to it I have to remove it with in 6 …
St. Ives Creamy Vanilla Body Wash
My daily routine every night before going to sleep is taking a half bath shower. It would be more comfortable if I wash my body before lying on my bed, because I feel relax because I know I was able to clean all of the dust and dirt I …
Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner by Rimmel
I was quite unsatisfied with my last eyeliner.Before ending up with MAC cosmetics, I really have trouble finding the right eye liner. The last one was really a mess. It did not have good results for me and I was having a hard time using it on my …
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
I’ve been cursed with very sensitive skin. When I was a teenager, pimples were the enemy. Now in my late thirties, my skin is still a combination of oily and dry. Although the pimples are gone, they’ve been replaced by discoloration, skin tags and millia. Since my teens, various …
Queen Helene Mint Julep Face Masque
The Queen helene face masque is a lifesaver! I had mild acne that I used a million different face washes and spot treatments on. Some of them worked okay but did nothing for my skin tone or feel of my skin. Thats what sets this masque apart for me. …
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion
I like to try different kinds of body lotion just because I don’t like sticking to one thing. There is one that I used to buy very often though. It’s called Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion. I like this lotion a lot. The reason …
Be Natural Callus Eliminator Foot Treatment
All day, I walk a lot. My office work needs me to do that, and over time I got hardened skin under my soles and toes. Since then, I tried to use a few products although they were futile, as far as I was concerned. I bought Be Natural …
Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel, Color # 860, Mercury Rising
At this point, I have tried several of these Sinful Proffessionals nail colors. I’m finding that the actual color of these nail colors is always a surprise. This would bother me a lot more if they were more expensive. Happily they’re super cheap right now at Walgreens so I …
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