Frequent washing and shampooing of hair can make it dry, dull and lifeless. That’s why I started using Cream Silk Reshape Standout Straight Conditioner to minimize damage caused by the harsh ingredients most shampoos have. I found out that applying cream silk after shampooing can make the …

I had always heard of the brand GHD, and knew they had a high price tag. Surely all Hair Straighteners are the same? Well they aren’t as i’ve just bought a pair of GHDs and they make my hair smooth in such a short time.
My Hair is past shoulder …

Today, I will be reviewing about Ellana’s Sheer Velvet High Definition Mineral Powder Primer. Ellana is a cosmetic company popular here in the Philippines for their mineral make-up.
You can purchase their items through http://www.ellanaminerals.com and the good thing is that they accept international orders, so everyone could try and …

After looking through numerous websites looking for the perfect organic deodorant, I decided to try Avalon Organics’ Deodorant Spray in Lavender scent. I went to the nearest Healthy Options store and found the 4 fl. oz. bottle. I was hesitant at first to use only a spray …

I was advised once by a professional make up artist that I should use eye brow pencils versus brow powders because the latter can make m thin brows appear tattooed. I cam keen at grooming my eye brows and recently switched to a more practical method of drawing …

I have long black hair, but the problem was it was not shiny at all. While in a grocery store, I saw this new product Sunsilk Dazzling Shiny Black Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-On. It offers brilliant shine and vibrancy for black hair with black pearl complex which protects, seals …

Although you do have to look quite hard at the rear of the pack to discover this information, Skin Therapy Fragrance Free Facial Wipes are in fact produced by Wilkinson, the discount household and general chain. To me this is a good sign, since in general I find Wilkinson’s …

I am a huge fan of Avon’s Skin So Soft Gelled Body Oil. I have trusted Avon for so many years, and I am a big fan of the Skin So Soft Line. When this gelled body oil came out, I knew I had to get …

As my progression in knowledge of makeup continues, I have continued to buy new products that I never knew I needed to get that extra special feel or to feel like I really had my makeup making me look nothing short of gorgeous- …

This is a drug store mascara, and is by far way better than the high end mascaras I’ve purchased. It does the same thing if not better, but the L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara is much more reasonably priced. However, even though I love this product, there are one or two …

I have been using the Victoria’s Secret Cocoa Butter Sensuous Escape Deep Nourishing Body Mist to help moisturizer my body and skin. I must say it did exactly what I wanted it to do, but the scent didn’t linger. I even like the natural nourishing ingredients in this …

I bought two products from Olay just the other week. They have their promo sale on some of their soaps, lotions and moisturizer. I was able to purchase both soap and day cream for myself. Now my first review is on Olay Natural White Healthy Fairness Day Cream. I …

I’ve tried Clearasil acne products in the past and most I didn’t get good results from and I never really saw any improvements in my skin while I was using them but I decided that I would give this Clearasil Overnight Serum a try since I was still looking …

Lately my sister has been on a big kick about organic cosmetics. One of her absolute favorite organic cosmetic products is Avalon Lavendar Moisturizing Shave Cream. I had the opportunity to use this prodcut when she gave me an extra tube that she had. It comes in a large …

Wet n Wild is my go-to brand for cheap, drugstore cosmetics, but that doesn’t mean I won’t try new brands to see if they suit my needs better. So this week I decided to try out Covergirl’s Lash Exact mascara, because I heard that the formula is similar to …

This Marks & Spencer Coconut Milk Cream Bath was sent to me from my cousin who is working in Dubai. I’m in the Philippines so I think this product is really rare here from where I live because I don’t see this cream bath in the market or in …

I really hate this product and in my opinion, its just a waste of money!
I bought it through an avon lady. I thought it was a good product especially because I heard so much about Skin So Soft and …

Recently, I have been using the Ahava Mineral Foot Cream as I have noticed that the years of walking have taken a toll on my feet. My feet used to be quite soft a few years ago but I have just realized that the soles have …

At first I thought my oily face was normal because of everything I have been doing lately. But it changed when more and more of my friends started to noticed that my face was actually oilier than it normally was. I asked a couple of friends for advice …

I received a small bottle of Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Orange Ginger Energizing Nourishing Body Lotion, from a friend. This stuff is sensational! The lotion which is listed as ‘Energizing’ is just that! Any time I use it on my hands (which get very dry) the scent instantly …

I recently purchased the Bioelements Pumice Peel after reading rave reviews about the product on someone’s blog. I am the type of person who loves to exfoliate my skin on a very regular basis. I just love the way the little beads in most exfoliating products feel on my …

Avon Pedi Peel by Foot Works is an excellent value for the price. At only five dollars a container, you get twenty-two pads. This means that you can use Avon Pedi Peel by Foot Works container for your feet for about an entire month before having to …

Although I have used other Loreal Shampoo’s in the past I have never used this 1 before I bought it a few weeks ago. There was an offer on in the shop I was in and although I was wanting to buy the other one that I usually buy …

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream has become one of my ‘cannot live without’ supplies in only a month. It originally started off as an experiment after recommendation from my friends and my own approval of the brand, and now I am so glad I bought it. My only …

According to the Olay research ream, this luxurious cream has the highest concentration of their signature amino-peptide complex infused with intracellular fortifier and a touch of precious marine proteins. Additionally, Intracellular hydration regenerates volume and shape across skin’s 10 million surface cells, progressively lifting and micro-sculpting to help: …

I went to the mall the last week to turn in a job application. The manager was not in so I had to wait about half an hour for her. I decided to just go window-shopping for half an hour. I went into Aveda, which was a big mistake …

I tend to sweat a lot, even when it is not that hot. And because my job requires me to move around, I sweat a lot, despite the air conditioning. So because of this, I need a good antiperspirant will not only keep me dry for the …

Disposable razors are one of my pet peeves. With the economy kind, you buy a big bag full of cheap plastic shavers and throw them away — blades, handles and all — after a few uses. With the expensive kind, you buy a handle with a …

I am addicted to usuing lip balms! I have tried so many out there, and whenever a new type comes out I have to try it! When the season changes here it usually does so in one day. One day it is summer the next it …

I have only used hair oil a few times in the past and mostly its to add shine and control frizz. Personally, I like John Frieda hair oils, but a lady that I work with gave this too me for a work anniversary present (I know, weird present). I …

WOW. L’OREAL has made a product line I can no longer live without. The Total Repair Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner for Extremely Damaged Over-processed Hair are amazing. From the sheek look of the 25.4 fluid ounce bottle to the way it makes your hair feel and behave, you will …

I tried Clean and Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub for two reasons. First, I tend to get blackheads on my chin and nose occasionally. Secondly, my makeup seems to go on better when I regularly exfoliate. That is, it doesn’t seem to settle into my pores as …

I hate combing my hair. Its really messy and is not the type that you can comb easily, even with the aid of hair cream. Therefore I resort to hair gels to keep it spiked up. Simple, but effective. Yet, I can never find a hair gel that keeps …

When I have a sinus headache and pressure I like to use Aura Cacia Shower Tablets in Eucalyptus. They help break up my congestion and relieve my sinus headache. After using one of the tablets in the shower I feel a lot better and I am able to handle …

A very nice blush I like to use in the summertime on my cheeks when I have a nice tan is CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Sierra Sands. It is a nice peachy pink color that gives my cheeks a warm summer glow that makes my tan and face looking …

I absolutely love love love love love this primer! Yes! 5 loves! I can’t believe I never knew about this product before, because I now I feel as if I can’t live without it! Well in the beginning I was lucky enough to receive a sample of the Sephora …

On my quest to achieve perfect 360 waves in my hair, i came across tons upon tons of products that claim to soften your hair thus making it manageable to brush. But one day I visited my cousin from Boston and he had flawless 360 waves in his hair. …

As the name indicates, Chanel Double Perfection Powder Foundation is a powder foundation. It comes in a rectangular compact with a small sponge for application. This foundation provides light to medium coverage depending on whether you apply it wet or dry and whether you apply it with …

Three months ago I bought this day cream on a local supermarket. At the time I was not aiming for this specific one but it has a lot of functions when compared to the others. Besides, it only cost me $15 which I think is unbelievable affordable and one …

I thought this product was really expensive and had no plans on buying it even though it was a mineral foundation and was good for your skin, fortunately, my mother told me it was better on buying expensive products that can maintain and make your skin beautiful than buying …

WHAT I LIKE:
* very multi-purpose! its a setting powder & highlighter in one compact
* doesn’t change the shade of my foundation
* very natural coverage
* isn’t prone to caking even after multiply applications
* VERY fine shimmer. very natural
* blends well with other products
WHAT I DON’T LIKE:
* compact doesn’t come with …

I ran across Nivea Crème while at work one day. I worked in a grocery store and we were running a special on Nivea. I decided that I would try the cream to see if it was any better than other lotions or crèmes that I had tried before. …

On top of the common mascara and eyeliner, there is also on makeup that a girl needs to have to complete that desired eye look that she always want. The eyeshadow is also commonly famous in most women. It is used to make the eyes stand out or look …

I have pretty good skin, I don’t have blemishes and my skin tone is fairly even. I still like to wear foundation however as it gives me a nice finish. However if I use make-up that is too thick in texture it does feel like a mask …

I received a Nordstroms gift card for my birthday and had no clue how to use the $100. I had already bought a couple of shirts and had about $20 left. When I was walking out of the store, I stopped at the MAC makeup booth. I was searching …

The Body shop body butter feels exactly that- like butter. It is a very soft and smooth cream that flows on your skin like magic. It hydrates it gently in a balanced manner and will not feel oily. I really like how quickly and easily it absorbs into my …

I’ve been meaning to buy a lash primer for my short and sparse lashes. A few people have recommended one primer from a popular Asian make-up line. Every time I go to malls to find it though, I always have no luck. Not too far away from that …

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is a natural oatmeal based body lotion. I like that it is meant for all over the body and not specifically just for the hands. I received a free sample in the mail to try along with a coupon. The Aveeno Daily …

If only I can hoard all of Orly’s nail polishes then that will put my insatiable hunger for candy-colored goodies to a rest. Compensating this grown-up obsession to nail lacquers is like a child who can’t get enough of toys to play with. Other than my OPI …

As a religious studies major many years ago, I became infatuated with the beliefs of the Middle East. Since then, I’ve become engrossed in the studying of Middle Eastern religions and traditions. One such lovely tradition I came across is that of the application of henna (mehndi or mehand- …