I haven’t bought many NYC cosmetic products as they often appear to be cheaply made; the exception being their NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Champagne. I went looking for a neutral eye shadow that would shimmer, and as the current trend in make up is towards a neutral …

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 …

I purchased this product on a recent shopping trip, mostly because of the smell. It was a bit of a splurge, but I couldn’t resist the delicious scent. There was a sample of this product by the counter where were were checking out our other purchases, and …

Veet is the next generation of hair removal creams, developed from their sister company Neet. I have tried several different hair cream removers, and while I have generally found that they do indeed get rid of unwanted hair, they usually smell so terrible they make my eyes run! This …

Working abroad has many disadvantages, and one of them is not being able to use the products you have been using all your life, which are locally made in your country, such as cosmetics, beauty products, and even the food. You have to look for alternatives, and this could …

I am new to the Sephora lip colors, but this lipstick in a shade called Ingenuous was included an one of Sephora’s limited-edition lip palettes. I was curious to try Sephora make-up, because I like to visit their store once every couple of weeks. So now I am sampling …

The Product
Fire One shade is a rosy fuchsia pink color with no shimmers or glitters.
The container is a white plastic twist tube with a clear cap.
This has a typical cheap old lipstick scent.
This has an emollient consistency.
I was able to buy this on eBay for Php52.25 or a little …

I’ve been looking for an inexpensive way to curl my hair and keep it curled without spending close to a hundred dollars on a new curling iron. Money is tight, so I wanted to find out ways that would be affordable, especially for someone like me who have super …

I got my first sample in one of those free packs from a department store for buying so much in there store. In it I got the Clinique moisturizing gel. I must be honest to say that I initially just threw the samples into a spare drawer. I didn’t …

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum is what I would describe as a lightweight facial moisturizer. It comes in a regular formula as well as in the fragrance free formula that I am reviewing here. I have tried them both and was happy with both of them. …

I had good results from some of the products in the L’Oreal H.I.P line and thought that I would try their H.I.P eye shadows since they looked really pretty and their suppose to stay for a really long time. I didn’t really want to spend that much for eye …

When I saw the commercial with a well-known latina celebrity promoting this Telescopic explosion Mascara that gives your lashes the “explosive look”, I was curious. I’m always interested in new mascara products because my lashes are on the skimpy side, and I’m constantly looking for ways to make …

I have tons of moisturizers that would probably last me a decade if I do decided not to restock. Well provided these moisturizers have a shelf life of 10 years that is. I love to buy new cosmetics and try them out. I have this mentality that there is definitely …

I am always looking for hair care products to help with my dry, frizzy hair. So, on a recent trip to Walgreen’s, I spotted a product that caught my eye: Garnier Sleek and Shine Shampoo. The name of the product was enticing since that’s exactly what …

At times I am scared using eyeliner because a close friend of mine accidentally tripped while applying it. At times it is inconvenient because the application has to take time. I am referring to the casual effect on your eyes when you apply it. Since eyeliner is one of …

I didn’t think of rehashing some unused cosmetics from a chest loaded with defunct items until I spotted this make up base buried in there. I remembered it was purchased a year ago and almost forgot that the product ever existed probably
after moving in a new place - …

Equate 2 in 1 Provitamin Shampoo is a quality shampoo for a minimal amount of money. I have been using it for a while now and find no problems with it whatsoever. I have hard to manage naturally curly hair and never thought a 2 in 1 shampoo would …

I was never really a fan of Pond’s products. I believe the Pond’s facial wash and scrub started my skin flare-ups, together with the increased sebum production when I was 16 years old.
But right now, my review is about their newly-launched White Beauty Pinkish white glow lightening cream. …

I have slight body acne, but it does not matter how slight it is, it still bugs me. At the same time I have always had very sensitive skin and most body washes, shampoos and conditioners make me break out or develop very irritating rashes so when I …

I have been a long time user of Secret products. I also have an issue with heavy sweating. Usually a woman would not share this bit of information, but this is a reality for some of us. When I first saw the commercial for it, I could not wait …

Behind every great cosmetics is always a reliable tool to go with it. It can be a daunting task sometimes to keep these make up brushes of various sizes and purpose, then fit them all inside my traveling vanity kit. For that, it’s good to tote only …

One of the common problems of women are stretch marks. I guess if you are mother, you will severely experience this. Anyone who has undergone pregnancy will always have stretch marks. That is the usual complain of mothers. I have almost tried all cosmetic brand which offers remedy on …

I am not a body wash person at all. I like to use all natural handmade bar soaps because I find they nourish and cleanse my skin and body a lot better without harsh harmful ingredients. One of my favorite handmade soaps to use is the Jenness Farm Goatmeal …

I have always been conscious of my facial skin. Although I only have the occasional pimples and blackheads, I still feel naked when I try to pull off a make-up free look. There are weekends when I do not want to wear foundation or powder, but I still want …

I have seen St. Ives skincare products for many years while I have shopped, and I have never tried any of the products in this line. That is until my friend claimed that her face was literally transformed by the apricot scrub, almost as if she had had an …

I live in in Las Vegas, NV (i.e. hot, dry and lots of icky, ashy ankles), and the greatest threat to my sanity (aside from coconuts, wire bras and mornings) is trying to retain any sense of moisture to my face and body.
If there is a product out there …

Eva is the brand name of the deodorant, which I have been using since 2 years. When I was a student in a college most of my friends use to tell me that my arms smell bad when I raise my hands, but in those days the deodorants, …

I am from one of the most humid places in the world. Humid environments do not do good things for hair. No matter how much time I spend styling my hair before leaving the house, it all starts to fall apart the moment I step out the door. This …

Lip gloss is one of those products that has to feel right or else I will not use it. I refuse to use lip gloss products that are too sticky or gooey because that just does not feel very great on the lips. Unfortunately, I made a very expensive …

This is one of the things that I carry with me all the time - wipes! You never know when you need them.
These ones are really good, but are not the best for carrying around since the package is quite big (true the ones for make up removing usually …

OLAY is a famous skin care product or cosmetics. It is already tested and proven. All of us know how effective OLAY is. That is why I am a big fan of it.
I love all the OLAY products and the number one OLAY product I used is the …

I really find this lipstick weird when I first heard of it having an SPF 15. I never thought that our lips also need sunblock or something. My aunt was an Avon lady and luckily, she offered me one of these lipsticks at a lower price. I gave it …

Someone gave this to my sister on her birthday. Good thing she isn’t fond of lotions, so she passed it on to me. I love this lotion so much!!! It softens my skin like nothing else. Victoria’s Secret always come up with the best scents, and
more, the best moisturizers …

Firstly, I’d like to say that I love having brightly coloured nails, and I paint my nails every other week - but I have very little patience! I hate having to wait for my nail polishes to dry, and there have been so many times I’ve ended up annoyed …

I have used Dove Shine shampoo for quite a while now. I actually started using it because of a “freebie” that Dove was offering,( everyone loves freebies right?) One use, seriously, and I was absolutely hooked! It smelled better than I ever could have imagined, and there were little …

This is one of the new Shower Creme’s out from Avon. The range only launched a few books ago and there is 3 in the range so far. They launched 1 book at a time and this was the 2nd one out.
This comes in a 250ml bottle and …

I seem to have extremely dry lips all year long. I saw the commercial for this product and couldn’t believe it took Neosporin this long to come up with it. I had to get it as soon as possible, because my lips were in desperate need for something to …

I was searching the supermarket for a good, non-drying antibacterial soap, and I came across the Dial Antibacterial Soap in Mountain Fresh Scent pack of 3s. It only costs Php 120 (around $3). I tried to smell it even in the packaging and it did smell fresh, so I …

I bought Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid this past winter in a desperate search for something light and refreshing. I needed something that wasn’t going to feel too heavy. I usually have oily skin and with the winter weather it was drying out in places. Oil of Olay Beauty …

Out of all the makeup products that I have, I would have to say that most of them are mascaras because I really love mascara and I have tons, I’m always buying new ones when they come out and I’ve tried a lot. I love Too Faced cosmetics and …

Mario Badescu is a known skin care product brand that is more famous for its Pink Powder. It is bontanically-based product. I decided to try Mario Badescu Skin Care Special Healing Powder because it promised quite a few benefits which I think is good for me.
I have an oily, acne-prone …

I bought a Covergirl clear mascara a while back because I thought sometimes I might want to make my lashes look more natural instead of using a black like at school or to somewhere casual. Then my eyelashes could look like they were just naturally long and curled than …

I have always been a huge fan of Oil of Olay products, and when I came across this moisturiser with an SPF 30 factor I just had to buy it. Olay have changed their format in recent years and the packaging of this mositruizer with Vitamins B3, pro-vitamin B5 …

I recently purchased the Almay Oil Free Makeup Eraser Sticks. I had no idea that it was even possible for a makeup removal product to take the form of a stick. I really think that this is quite a cool product and it has definitely come in handy as …

Benzaclin is a topical treatment for acne which is produced by Denmark labs. The active ingredient is 5% Benzoil Peroxcide and this prescription medication sells for $150 for a three month supply (23 oz bottle). I started using the medication in March 2003 after my doctor suggested it to …

I have tried a number of mascaras over the past, and one of them that I liked a lot was the Boots No 7 Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara. The Number 7 mascaras are a wide range, but I find this particular one the best of them. It comes packaged …

These Elegant Touch Nail Polish Remover Pads are a particularly convenient product if you are going away as, instead of taking a separate nail polish remover and cotton wool with you, these pads are drenched in polish remover and sealed in a little, convenient pot. I bought mine …

Chanel Glossimer in Brilliance is one of those lip gloss colors that people tend to either love or hate. In my house, the relationship is a love one. I originally discovered Chanel Glossimer in Brilliance when my daughter had her makeup done at the Chanel counter in …

I am a medium brown African American woman who loves to wear brightly colored and highly pigmented eyeshadow colors. One of the most frustrating things for me is to find a shadow that I really love only to have it quickly fade after application. I also hate …

This is another Sana product that I got from our local drug store. I am very conscious about how my huge open pores have an effect on my look. I think they are my biggest skin imperfection other than the acne scars I suffered from. Acne scars may go …