Cosmetics Reviews
Butter London Stiletto Stick - Heel Balm
As I was growing in my younger years, I often thought I had ugly feet. Then my insecurity was displaced instead to fixated obsessions on shoes, heels in particular - basically anything to make my feet look beautiful. I have a fetishist’s assortment of heels and towering …
Dove Intensive Nourishing Lotion
The new Intensive Nourishing Lotion from Dove has to be one of the best lotions I’ve ever tried.. It might sound weird, but I actually know a good lotion from a bad one almost instantly.
It’s all about the composition of the lotion… Dove Intensive Nourishing Lotion is thick, smells …
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
This shampoo is the worst ever shampoo if you have coloured hair. I used to use it all the time as admittedly it would get my hair really clean and prevent any dandruff…
BUT! I colour my hair regularly as I do get grey hairs and this shampoo would strip …
Avon Glimmerstick in Black Ice and Emerald Glow
So I have had these Avon Glimmersticks in Black Ice and Emerald Glow for quite some time now, and I have to say I really do like them. They are all shimmery and glittery and just plain beautiful without all that excess frost or shine that makes me hate …
Milani Lipgloss in Redwood
The Product
Redwood shade is a purplish maroon color with micro shimmers as seen from the tube.
The container is a plastic tube with a gold handle where the doe-foot applicator is attached. The total weight of this lip product is 5.02 grams.
This has a waxy but sweet scent. I did …
O.P.I. Don’t Toy With Me Nail Lacquer
This shade is from the Holiday in Toyland collection and it’s a burgundy shade with a shimmer; it’s colour is perfect for formal events and special occasions like weddings, debuts, and other formal parties, but I think it’s not really appropriate for everyday wear. The shade is a deep …
Sally Hansen No More Breaks natural nail strengthener
I’m not too familiar with Sally Hansen products but I have noticed that their area of expertise tends to be around nails and nail products. Sure, they have a makeup line too but from my days at Walgreens I’ve noticed that their nail products tend to sell much better …
Physicians Formula Tinted Moisturizer SPF
A tinted moisturizer I enjoy using to help give my skin some color and protection from the sun is the Physicians Formula Tinted Moisturizer SPF in the shade fair to light. This tinted moisturizer is hydrating and helps even out my complexion nicely while making the dark circles under …
Aveeno Daily Moisturizer Ultra Calming SPF 15
I recently tried Aveeno Daily Moisturizer Ultra Calming SPF 15 and I must say I wasn’t very impressed with it at all. I found it made my skin really oily and it cause a lot of acne spot breakouts. When I washed my face and applied the facial cream …
Got2B Pump Set
This set contains the Got2B Guardian Angel 425F Heat Protect N Flatten Flat Iron Balm plus Gloss Finish and the Got2B Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion.
The Got2B Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion comes in a really cute pump bottle that curves in the middle, towards the top it …
Smashbox Jet Set Water-Proof Eye Liner
Prior to learning about another type of liquid eye makeup, I was used to having a ink-type liquid eye liner. I was more accustomed to this kind of liquid type eye makeup except when it feels dark on my skin. The kind of brand that I got was also …
Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara
Tried it first from a sample given by magazine, and definitely amazed me in instant! It takes a while to get used to the large chunky brush, however once we’re good at it, the effect is awesome. It curls the lashes by itself as well as lengthening and volumizing …
The Body Shop Olive Body Butter
It’s never fun to go shopping in SM Bicutan because there aren’t that many shops and those already existing do not really sell great merchandise. In any event, I agreed to meet up with a friend there and while waiting, I first wandered about the mall. While window shopping, …
Bath and Body Works Products
When I am at the mall, I usually drop by Bath and Body Works, a very popular American retail store. Even if I don’t intend to be there, the scents of the store magnetize me and I just end up buying even a little something there, talk about a …
Lancome Virtuose Mascara
I have very thin Asian lashes. I see to it that my mascara is very helpful in accentuating these; otherwise it would really seem as if I have non-existent lashes. They are very thin and dull-colored. I have had but a few choices in my mascara brands because most …
Panasonic Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer, ER421KC Model
I endured painful after painful experience with this nose and ear hair trimmer. Even though it hurt to use, I still used it, and I wasn’t the one that quit on it, it quit on me! After roughly six months of use, the trimmer would randomly stop and start …
Eye Wanna! Eye Shadow Kit By Benefit
Eye Wanna! Eye shadow Kit By Benefit is a makeup set that contains two cream eye shadows and three powder eye shadows of great, lasting quality.
The packaging for this product is what you would expect any packaging for a Benefit cosmetic product to be; Gorgeous, stunning, and something you …
White Rain Body Wash (Ocean Mist)
I am one of those people who loves shower gels. There are so many of them to choose from. But many of them seem a little over priced for the product. I was shopping in my local Kroger and found one that was …
Human Heart Nature Sand Dollar Mineral Powder
I have a really oily and acne prone skin. I chose products that would not clog my pores and trigger acne breakout. So in my make-up kit, you will find Human Heart Nature Sand Dollar Mineral Powder.
I have a brown complexion and so the sand dollar is really perfect …
CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Pen
Product: CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner Pen
My color pick: Very Black
I was pleasantly surprised by this fantastic liner; I thought I had given up on eyeliner, but the Liquid Liner Pen has changed my mind. It’s so easy to use, and the result is professional and gorgeous. It’s basically like …
Jergens Naturally Smooth Shave Minimizing Moisturizer
The Product
The container is a plastic white bottle with a light blue cap.
This has an unusual scent which I honestly could not describe precisely. However, there is nothing offensive about its scent.
This has a creamy and non-sticky consistency.
I learned that this has been discontinued, but luckily, I still see …
Etude House Peach Water Gloss in Watermelon Water
The Product
Watermelon Water shade is a Barbie-ish pink color with tiny hint of shimmers.
The container is a plastic tube with a slim, vase-like shape and a long, white cap where the holed and heart-shaped spongy applicator is attached.
This has a sweet peach scent but I did not detect any …
Loreal White Perfect SPF18 Triple Whitening
I have used this product for more than 1 year and still continue to use it because I like to go under the sun and enjoy the beach. The price of this product when I first bought it was RS 800 amounting to $16.00. I can testify …
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs
Having white legs during the summer months is embarrassing for me, because, while I can hide them during the cooler months, it is pretty hard to cover them up when the weather is hot. I am always impatient to get a tan on my legs, but when I am …
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner
I recently purchased the Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose conditioner from my local Whole Foods store. One container cost me about thirteen dollars and contains eleven ounces of product. This is definitely more than I typically spend on one bottle of conditioner, but not unreasonably expensive by any means.
The …
Sally Hansen Lip Inflation
Sally Hansen Lip Inflation lip gloss is one of my favorite glosses that I own. This lip gloss is what the cosmetic industry calls a lip plumper and it does just that. When I wear this lip gloss not only does it create a more pronounced pout, it also …
GiGi Space Saver Wax Warmer
This was the first warmer I have bought for my hair removal wax, and I really like it. It is very small so it makes it easy for me to store just about anywhere, it’s compatible with all of the GiGi waxes, which are my favorite ones to use, …
Maybelline New York Eye Shadow- 8 Color Compact
Ive always used eye shadow because i want to highlight my lids and make them pop. With this eye shadow it does the job for the time being, but it does wear off quickly. This is why im thinking of switching to another eye shadow.
The set is a little …
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
I’m a full-fledged homemaker. I do the laundry, wash the dishes, mop my floors, steam our clothes, do the dishes yet again, cook, did I mention the dishes? oh, and I soap my hands a lot. After each activity, I wash up. With the kind of torture my hands …
Fresh&Fit Awake Makeup Foundation by Essence (Fresh Nude)
I couldn’t say that I am a big fan of makeup prducts created by Essence, but I do believe that they are quite qualitative if we take into account their cheap prices. I have used two mascaras and one lipstick created by this brand and I was pretty satisfied with …
Eye Shimmer by The Body Shop
The Body Shop Eye Shimmer is a good choice of an eye shadow. It is so light on the eye area, and provides subtle shimmering effect. It gives my eye natural glow. I have 4 shades of this product which I use alternately with my Avon Brand.
The …
Nichido Cosmetics Brown Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
When it comes to eyeliners and brow definers, Nichido is a good brand and it’s very affordable and easy to buy, I bought mine at Watson’s only and I’m glad with this product I bought. This eyeliner pencil is extra waterproof and protective and won’t smudge easily and is …
Denim Black After Shave
My friends and family always struggle to find out the perfect gift for me, whether it is my birthday or just a plain holiday. I’ve received a lot of gifts that I never use, and most of them are washing products. This year I received a bottle of Denim …
Montagne Jeunesse Volume Miracle Conditioning Hair Mask
I have been a big fan of the Montagne Jeunesse range of face masques for years, but have never really taken much notice of their hair products before apart from when I try the odd one out to see what I’m missing. They’ve always been ‘nice’, but nothing special …
L’Oreal Revitalift Face and Neck Cream
I received some free L’Oreal coupons in the mail for doing some drug store survey, and I immediatly went to my local drug store to buy a new day face cream. I really like L’Oreal facial care products but often find them a bit expensive. This time however; I …
Wet n’ Wild Mineral Foundation
I have struggled with acne my entire life, so I have always needed something to cover it up. I soon found out that products with talc made me break out horribly, so when I found out about mineral foundations, I was thrilled. The best ones that I have found …
Chapstick classic spearmint
As a teenage girl, I always happen to pass by a cute display of lip balms behind the checkout counter in the supermarket. One thing comes to everyone’s mind —“ Chap stick. Admit it, as an innocent teenager we all had our share of Chapstick stories. I guess that’s …
Walgreens Forever Smooth Conditioner
I have to say the main reason I bought this product was because it was on sale and very cheap. I have tried Walgreen’s products before , and I liked everyone that I have ever used. I trust the Walgreen’s name in everything from medicine to now conditioner. Try …
Bench Blackhead strips
Oily skin really is one of the main problems in all people specially during puberty and up. I have really oily skin, and it really follows, that with oily skin, there are usually blackheads and whitehead, usually around the nose area. The part that I most hate in my …
Bench eight body spray
Almost everyone of us wants a body spray that stay long. I have been using this body spray for 5 years. Of course its obvious that I’m contented with the scent. Its because bench eight body spray has the scent of anticipation and infinite possibilities is mild and lasting. …
Loreal Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum
If I have to describe the Loreal Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum all I can say is that this product is absolutely fantastic in my hair. I fell in love so much with this hair serum for it makes my hair more manageable than in its usual looks. I have …
Kokuryu Ast Lotion
I’ve never been too particular about my skin until I’ve graduated college and thought it was necessary for me to start paying attention to my skin. So, I asked around for what can be the best product that I can use for my combination skin. A friend of mine …
Vitress Hair Solution Hair Cuticle Coat
I always wanted my hair to be long but seems to be my problem is that when my hair is long it is prone to damage. That is why I always on the look for leave ons or hair oils to prevent it. Since I began using Vitress my …
Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy SPF
I go through many Blistex and Chapsticks lip balm every year because I spend a lot of time outside, and I need the sun protection and the moisture. But I get tired of always running out of these sticks, and I decided to try a heavier duty version, one …
Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil & Gel Crayon Brown
I have really pathetic brows. There’s no other way to say it. I used to tweeze like crazy when I was a teenager, and I was never really taught the proper way to do it, which means that I now have virtually invisible eyebrows. I guess if you tweeze …
Revlon Colorsilk 30 Dark Brown
I am constantly coloring my hair that is graying around the temples, because I want to look as youthful as I can. I needed a product that was inexpensive, that could be used at home to accommodate my being on a tight budget. I needed a …
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
This time of year I have severe problems with very dry and cracked hands. I can apply lotion ten times a day and my hands still always seem to feel very dry and uncomfortable. I actually got this as a present from my sister a few days ago and …
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