When I was experiencing some minor breathing problems a while ago I was recommended to try Dr Hauschka’s Spruce Bath Oil, a bath additive made with the essential oil of Norwegian Spruce needles. I paid $27 for this 150ml bottle, but as you only need a teaspoon or two …

I bought this lip balm as Cherry Coca Cola is my favourite soft drink, the design of the tube captured me as it looked so different to Chapstick and other lip products - in fact it’s designed to closely resemble the Cherry Coke tin and is something I love …

I have always loved using different types of facial beauty products to help my skin stay in good condition. The fact that I strongly believe, that a clean skin is the secret of having young and beautiful skin, trying out various scrubs, packs and face washes which I feel …

For the last weeks, I noticed that my hair which I had chemically straightened a few months back, now looked very dry, frizz and lifeless. The fact that the temporary straightening treatment had lost its hold on my hair, my hair had now come back to its original shape …

A few days back when I happened to be shopping for toiletries in a departmental store, I happened to see this product called Fiama Di Wills shower Gel Mild Dew. The fact that I had been using bathing bars for quite some time now, the idea of using …

I am person who needs to put on makeup on a regular basis. The fact that using various cosmetics tends to harm my skin, it makes it vital for me to use a good makeup removing product to help me remove my makeup and let my skin breathe. Although …

I have disregarded the remedy for oily skin which is to use a face mask. My main purpose before why I use face mask is to
provide deep cleansing on my face. This is one of the benefits that a face mask can give us. However, it can also provide remedy …

My lips usually become dry and dull during the winter season. This makes it vital for me to take special care of them by using special skin care products. Although it is good lip balm that helps me keep my lips in great condition during this season, this …

For the last few years I have always used waxing or shaving to remove unwanted hair from the body. Although I seemed satisfied with the results, the monotony of using the same method of hair removal made it significant for me to try something different in order to keep …

I cannot be persuaded to use top coat unless someone volunteers to do it for me. Multi-tasking is a tricky skill that’s yet to be learned, which daunts my attempt on applying top coat while letting nail polish dry. If I don’t screw up the nail polish, …

The gradual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes was indeed making feel quite worried and tensed. Though I admit that it was a natural skin aging process for a person in her early forties, I only wished to slow down this ageing process so that my …

I received a gift of the three special edition Spring 2012 Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colours, today I’m wearing and reviewing June - a stunning peach shade that literally screams ’summer’. 
I must admit I wasn’t hugely impressed by the shade in the bottle as it looked very washed out, …

The Dr Hauschka Lemon Bath Oil is a small 150ml bottle of lemon scented oil; designed to be refreshing to your body and mind, it not only works beautifully but also smells delicious.  To use you simply add 1 - 2 teaspoons to your bath water then lie back …

I have little or sparse Asian straight lashes, so I need something to make them look curled and stay curled for a long time. I have always had trouble with the normal eyelash curlers because of its curve and I often suffer from pinched lids every time I would …

A few weeks back, when my cousin gifted me this product called ‘The Body shop Peppermint cooling Gel’- I was rather fascinated by it. The fact that I always loved experimenting with novel cosmetic products, receiving this cooling gel indeed made me just happy and pleased. Moreover, since …

I really do not maintain beard in my face but there was one time when I maintained a hairy look. I had beard in my face although not really to the point where I was “arab-looking”. And because I am really conscious about cleanliness, I made a conscious effort on …

I like the Dr Hauschka range, although find a lot of their products aren’t necessarily worth the very high price tag.  This Rosemary Bath Oil was a godsend while I was pregnant though as I developed circulatory problems, including cold extremities and generally feeling chilly all the time.
To …

I have always been fond of experimenting with different facial masks that I feel can be beneficial for my skin. The fact that I have a combination skin type, I feel that using a clay or mud mask work in a more effective manner to brighten my face and …

I purchased a bottle of this toner from Sally’s Beauty Supply, and I think it was a really great toner for a very natural blonde color.
The 1.42 oz bottle cost about $5 at Sally’s and I only used about half of the bottle for my relatively fine, medium-length …

I have always believed that the secret to beautiful looking skin is keeping it completely clean and dirt free. The fact that our skin is exposed to various envoirmental hazards, a thorough skin cleansing routine can play a vital role in removing dead skin cells, thereby helping …

Oiling my hair has been a regular routine since my childhood days. I strongly believe that applying oil in your hair at least once a week can go a long way in making my hair healthy and strong. Thus, to keep my hair oiling routine an interesting affair, I …

Menscience’s product “Advance Face Lotion” appealed to me because I was told by a friend that it is a great product as it leaves on traces of using moisturizer on your face. I was skeptical of idea of a face lotion at first but after my use, I was impressed. …

At about $40, this is the most expensive foundation I’ve ever bought, but it is actually a really great foundation. When my skin lightened up during the winter, I found that my MAC foundations were either too light or too dark. This Lancome Teint Miracle foundation matched my skin …

I have become a big fan of the french beauty company Yves Rocher after a friend introduced me to their products around a year ago and since then I have become hooked. Every month I have been working my way through as many f their products as I …

I ask out friends about their makeup, my way of sparking a conversation. Small talks quickly digress to someone’s rave of a certain lipstick, and it has become a part of daily etiquette to throw compliments at how pretty the other’s blush looks. I’ve been hanging out …

This is a brand new product out in Avon. There has been Crackling for Nails - or Mosaic as it can be called as well out in different brands and salons but I had never tried it before but after seeing pictures of how this would make my Nails …

This Tropical Peel Off Face Masque is a current favourite, a revitalizing masque with a gorgeously fruity smell - it’s ideal for the glorious warm spring we’re having at the moment. 
The main fragrance of the masque is definitely mango, there are other fruity scents in there but the mango …

I bought this bottle of Dr Hauschka Lavender Bath Oil as I was looking for something to help me relax before bedtime. I trust the Dr Hauschka brand so paid $25 without quibble as the bottle promised to calm nervous tension and promote restful sleep. 
The bottle, at 150ml is …

I like to keep my lips kissably soft and have discovered over the years that you don’t need a hugely expensive lip balm to do this. My current balm is made by my favourite face masque company, Montagne Jeunesse. There are several excellent lip balms in the range, …

When my feet are dried out and cracked one of my favorite foot repairing creams to use is the Andrea Foot Spa Serious Foot Repair Cream with Shea Butter and Avocado. This is my favorite foot cream to use because it actually contains natural moisturizing ingredients in it that …

One of the facial cleansers I have been using on a daily basis is the Zum Face Gentle Facial Cleanser. Since I have been using this facial cleanser my skin is brighter, clearer, softer and more youthful appearing and feeling and I believe that is because this natural facial …

One of the facial cleansers I just started to use to help cleanse my sensitive skin naturally is the Nourish Organic Cucumber and Watercress Face Wash. So far, this facial cleanser has been gentle with cleansing my sensitive and has not caused any irritation or dry tightness at all. …

One of my favorite facial creme to use to help protect my skin and prevent signs of aging naturally is the Jason Moisturizing Tea Time Anti Aging Creme. This natural anti aging creme cost me fifteen dollars at my local spa store for a 4 ounce jar of creme, …

Dr Hauscka has recently reformulated one of my very favourite body products, Lemon Body Oil, to include Lemongrass. At first I was mildly irritated (if it ain’t broke don’t fix it and all that) but after using the new formulation for a couple of weeks I’m impressed enough to …

I have had quite short hair for a while now but because it’s straight it has no body to it at all. I have always used hair mousse and gels in the past and have had limited success but felt my hair was beginning to look flat and …

There is lot of shampoos that promises they will repair damage hair to a new hair. That is impossible since once the hair is damage you can never repair it unless you cut it. When Dove launches its shampoo line, I still get hooked on using albeit I know …

Hair conditioners are product which improves the texture of the hair. I often think that this is the moisturizer for the hair which is correct. Before I thought that it is good to use hair conditioner and it is also all right if you do not use it in your …

A friend of mine had an obvious glowing complexion. Her skin tone was beautiful, and she looked a little different. I asked her what she did. She told me she had a chemical peel done. It really made a huge difference on her, so I started doing a small …

I ran across this product as an aid for damaged skin. The reason my skin was in bad condition was the use of Nair, the popular hair removal lotion (that’s another review). It was my first time using Nair and the results were not satisfactory. My skin housed a …

I picked up this developer completely on a whim one day after I had not dyed my own hair in a while. It said “sensitive scalp,” so I gave it a try, and I have been buying it ever since.
I have used all four of the different volume developers, …

I have not seen a lip balm in a jar and this one kind of surprised me since it comes in a jar/pot that you could easily confuse with a foundation or something else. When I took a closer look at it, I noted that it was a lip …

I have tried different types of bathing soaps, from those that were meant to moisturize the skin to others that were meant to heal the skin but none of them seemed to be a perfect match for my dry skin and I would end with a dry and flaky …

I am more aware of Dior line of fragrances since I have owned one of her perfumes before and I rarely think about Dior makeups since I have always thought that, most of them are far beyond my budget. Luckily, when one of my friends who was coming …

I’ve been trying very hard lately to cut my monthly spending on beauty items but find it very difficult so have been trying to buy cheaper priced items instead. Over the past few months I’ve been making the transition to buying Avon products more and more instead of …

My favorite calming body wash to use on stressful days is the Jason Pure Natural Chamomile Body Wash. I like this body wash because it has a sweet calming chamomile scent and because it is made from natural nourishing ingredients that do not irritate my skin such as chamomile …

I have been continually fascinated by Pond’s latest facial cleansing products. They have appealed to the consumers who prefer naturally-based products and I love how they are so resourceful in coming up with new ideas. Just months ago, they have created a facial wash with Camellia Leaf Extract and …

Remember the old adage “With age comes wisdom”? Well, I’m changing that to say with age comes bills, a poor economy and the need to make wise choices when shopping for things like cosmetics. Given the current US economy I am one of the fortunate few who still have …

I currently have a stinking cold and, at the risk of sounding like a moaner, am really suffering at the moment.  Although I ache all over, the illness itself seems to be centred in my head -  resulting in me feeling bunged up, dizzy and generally ‘yuck’. I’m controlling …

I’ve been using the Montagne Jeunesse range of face masques for years and this Red Hot Earth masque is one of my favourites, even though it’s not one that I use all the time simply because it does an excellent job but is quite a harsh masque to use. …

Crème 21 range of products with that attractive orange and white packaging had always caught my attention. I have not come across this brand at any other stores here in Singapore but at only at the Mustafa Centre. There, they seem to have the full range of …