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 …

I couldn’t resist the smell of lavish delicious soaps and I had bought several from Nesti Dante’s line, they are imported bars Made from Italy and they’re just divine! I bought this Cocoa Beans Natural Soap, sapone el cacao, and it is enriched with shea butter for a moisturizing …

I do not usually wear a lot of makeup, mostly because I live in a humid, rainy area, and wearing layers of makeup usually turns into more of a hassle than it’s worth. I also do not like the heavy feeling on my face after wearing foundation or thicker …

I recently purchased the Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfect Powder from my local Sephora. I am pretty sure that I got it for about fifty dollars once tax was included. It comes in a small compact with powder on the bottom and holes that you can sift the powder through …

I had never tried Josie Maran before; apparently it’s a very well selling and award winning line. When I saw the darling Green-On-The-Go kit advertised for Earth Day, I couldn’t resist. I’m always on the lookout for green, Earth-friendly, and eco-chic products, and this kit was a great investment.
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So lets talk about the product that has litterally changed my life. Well, maybe not my life, but my approach to removing make up - definitely. I’m the kind of person who wants to do all the routine in the shower and I also always thought that less is more, …

I had it a couple months ago and for some reasons, I used it only 4 times and after I put it under my sink where it’s still sitting since that time. The problem with it was the product itself because first of all, the salt beads irritated my …

For as long as I can remember, I have always been frustrated with my hair. Unlike those born with smooth, long tresses, my hair is rather thick, naturally wavy and stubborn, which makes it a challenge to manage. Also, I have had a rebonding and straightening treatment in the past, …

Nowadays, with the global recession people get more stressed out and little rest just to get by. Working tired to help you get by. And relaxing like sleeping is hard to come by. And it’s not always healthy to take those pills all the time when you need a …

I tried the sample pack of L’Oreal Elseve Re-nutrition replenishing mask for my hair. I got the sample pack for very dry hair. The product did not really condition my hair despite following all the directions given on the sample pack. I was looking for bouncy …

I do suffer with the occasional acne issue and needed something that would help. I tried this product because it said that it could clear my skin in as fast as 2 days and in some cases over night. This was hard to believer but it was on sale …

True Color Blush is an amazing Blush. The color is so bright and stands out on your cheeks. I love all the colors that this blush comes in. Avon has a good variety of colors that this blush is available in. It’s easy to apply, doesn’t take much blush, …

My face usually has a natural pink tinge around my cheeks, and so I never thought I would need to wear blush. When I began to truly wear makeup, I realized that I needed foundation in order to even out my facial complexion. As a result, my natural blush …

It was a good scented body lotion which I have been using for a year now. I alter this wonderful lotion to other whitening lotions that I have. What I do like most of all is the scent of Far Away which is not too strong or empowering. It …

I am satisfied with the results of one of St.Ive’s’s products so I decided to check other products made by them. Just similar to the facial scrub I used, St. Ive’s Exfoliating Apricot body wash is for me another impressive product from St. Ive’s Laboratories.
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I bought this Basically U 321 Nail Dry because although I have some nail polishes that dry very fast, some of my favorite nail polishes tend to take a long time to dry especially the ones that I apply a few coats too so I thought that this could …

My two constant struggles regarding my eye area are dark circles and puffiness. With my current age, crow’s feet and the like are not my main concern but it is also good that we can prevent this. Age can really bring lots of problems around the eye area. It …

Pretty Good Stuff, overall. I purchased a large (13oz) easy-pump dispenser of this New Gold Bond Ultimate Protection SPF 15 Skin Therapy Lotion at an extremely reasonable price (about $6) from my local drugstore and am more than satisfied with it (it’s new, so it was on sale). …

I recently tried a new product solely because I needed to spend more money to receive a discount while ordering from the Victoria’s Secret catalogue; all orders over $100 would be 10% off, and I love a deal. I looked through the catalogue and found an item I had …

I go through make-up so fast that its eating a while in my pocket! Make-up is my passion and my hobby, but it’s such an expensive hobby. I love N.Y.C. products! So far, my favorite item is the liquid eyeliner from N.Y.C. Wow. This product is amazing! It only …

Sometimes I experience falling hair whenever I take a bath. I was worried and began to examine what was wrong. According to my dermatologist it might be stress or I thought it is my hair gel. Some hair gel contains too much alcohol that it damages your hair leaving …

E.L.F. cosmetic is a makeup brand that is well known for their one dollar products. They offer products that are more than a dollar in their mineral and Studio line too but those are still very affordable. E.L.F. cosmetics was brought to my attention while I was surfing …

During a recent online grocery shopping delivery we received some Free Andrex washlets. I had seen a recent bout of advertisements for this product but didn’t feel any urge to go out and buy some.
Upon testing the washlets out, they appear to work quite well. …

Having been dumped by stress and work, my mom sought solutions to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Being desperate to find one, she was captured by the promise of a brochure ad of “Avon Ultimate”. The retail price, reaching almost Php1,500 then, was quite telling us that it probably …

My favorite eyeliner is Avon’s Glimmerstick’s Liner. The eye liner boast that it is America’s #1 eyeliner (based on mass market sales) and I fully agree!
The first reason I love this eyeliner is that it stays put. I have tried liner after liner in the past and …

I have used a few TCB products. Though they are not my favorite, they are one of the better brands of hair products on the market. Knowing this I decided to purchase some of their hair dress. I am tired of using different ones and was hoping that TCB …

Most horrible product that I have ever used on my armpits! After a week of use, I found my armpits really dark, and to think it was the time when I just had my armpits waxed and bleached professionally. The 900 pesos I spent went down the drain. Rexona …

I tried Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolve Strips and I have to admit that I was quite surprised by how well they work. I did not expect something that dissolves to really work but they do. I am more pleased every time I use them. They are very easy …

I think this is one of the best face scrubs I have ever tried. It has a paste like texture and when massage to the face, I can feel the tiny little beads scrubbing away my dead skin cells and impurities, very deeply but gently. Sometimes when …

I absolutely love Bumble and Bumble hair care products, but I don’t often buy them for myself as they are horrifically expensive in Canada. However, I did have a couple of their items on my Christmas list, and happily, I received a small bottle of Surf Spray in my …

I am an advocate of mineral foundation. My first experience with mineral foundation was Physicians Formula, which costs about $10 to $15 at any drugstore. It was a favorable experience —“ I was able to find a shade that did a decent job of matching my skin …

This spray is meant to give more shine to your hair and it does do that, it makes my hair really shiny and it smells very nice. I was apprehensive of it smelling quite vile and potent, however it smells very sweet and has a hint of olive oil …

I have tried a number of branded or well-known brands in liquid foundations and Seriously White’s Advanced Whitening Face Cream Powder is a product with potentials. A friend showed me a brochure where Seriously White products are offered, and she recommended SW’s Face Cream Powder. At first, I was …

I recently purchased the Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage. I am prone to having very puffy under eye circles due to consistently failing to get enough sleep. The situation is bad to the point that my eyes almost look swollen, so a good solution is something …

Many parents recommand giving their child ChapStick to treat chapped lips, but the result can sometime lead to drier lips in the future. However, there’s a new lip balm in the market, and it proves to be even more effective.
The Chap-X Lip Balm, helps protect dry, chapped, sore, and …

I have really weak nails that allow me to skip using nail clipper in my entire life. I could simply peel them off at the tip of my nails. I can’t grow long nails and if they are long they are never equally long as the nails tend to crack …

I always loved liquid foundation because it has the ability to stuck in my face for the entire day that I don’t need to retouch in between classes anymore. However, I think buying one every week would be quite impractical. That’s when I started looking out for an alternative. …

When I was younger, I always figured that soap was soap. Of course, now there is regular soap, and different body washes, all available easily. I have tried many different body washes.
This body wash is a moisturising body wash. It seems like most body washes are moisturising. The reason …

My whole life I have struggled with big unruly brows. I believe I started waxing and plucking at 12 years old. My brows naturally grow straight across based on photos. It’s been so long that I have trouble remembering just how they looked. If you …

My nails have always been a mess, and I have not done a lot to remedy this situation, but it is becoming apparent that I should make some effort; my husband even comments on them. They are chipped, broken, uneven and generally ugly. I do not have the time …

Maybelline Great Wear Concealer is a liquid concealer that comes in a mascara-like tube with a twist-off cap. It is available in five shades: Light, Fair, Medium, Deep, and Deeper. With the right shade chosen to match your skin (and foundation makeup, if you use it), the concealer provides …

I bought this pimple clearing cream five months ago to get rid of my pimple problems. I can personally say that of all the creams and anti acne gels that I have used, this product was the solution to end up my problem. For months that I have …

The only reason I rated this so low was because it’s a case of “buyer beware”. From the picture they showed on their website, this appeared to be more of a red color, or at least a dark burgundy. Since I have dark hair with pale skin, I like …

If I were to describe what a bed fragrance is, I would have this pillow mist first thing on my mind. Different scents go with different occasions. Some scents give a perk while this particular mist does the opposite. The relaxing pillow mist from L’occitane’s Aromachologie …

Of all cosmetic products out there, I probably know the most about eye make up removers. It took me years to research it and test dozens of products to find the right one. You see I have really sensitive eyes and l love to use waterproof mascara- which is …

I’ve had rather short hair since I lopped off my long, curly locks at age 14, and I must say that I wouldnt have it any other way, as I’d hate to have such high maintenance hair again. However, I’d been curious lately as to what I’d look …

I absolutely ADORE mascara. I’m usually not a huge make-up wearer, but despite that I can’t even leave the house to go for a walk, to the gym, or to do grocery shopping without applying a generous amount of mascara.
I have very thin, long eyelashes, that are light …

I definitely wanted to color my hair after my young grandson asked me why I wore —˜that gray’ in my hair. However, after calling my hairdresser I found out that if I wanted to have my hair professionally colored light blond—¦ it would cost me close to $70.00. …

I usually wash my hair every single day and sometimes twice a day. My hair is very fine, and thinning, and it gets that greasy look very quickly if I’m not careful or brush it too often throughout the day, which activates the oil glands near the roots. But I …

I was getting tired of getting my eyebrows waxed at the salon for $15 or more each time, not to mention having to make pointless conversation with the waxing technician. I gave up and tried threading but I had a particularly painful and eye-watering experience. So I decided to …