Cosmetics Reviews
BabyBliss Hair Straightener
I recently bought this flat iron at Marshalls for only $24 because I had read good reviews, and my old CHI flat iron just wasn’t getting hot enough anymore.
I was debating whether or not to buy another CHI, but decided to go with a cheaper …
Maybelline Watermelon Punch 80 Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
This is a very nice lip gloss with a cute pink watermelon shade and it’s perfect for all skin tones: fair-skin, medium, and dark. It’s also suitable for any age as it’s cute colour will make anyone look younger and it has a very delectable luscious feel when you …
Papaya Kojic Whitening Soap by Diana Stalder
I am a fan of whitening soaps by Diana Stalder, and after buying its whitening glutathione soap, I decided their other brand might as well work. I bought a set of Papaya Kojic Whitening Soaps for around $20 a few months ago.
At first I was a little doubtful …
Tarte Ready to Wear Palette
I love Tarte, because it’s one of those brands that keep on churning out great products at affordable prices. I got this palette a couple years back, and I forget how much it cost at the time, but it was definitely around $40. A bit steep, but it comes …
Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof Mascara
Covergirl Lashblast mascara is one of the best mascaras I have used, and it is a drugstore mascara, so the price is very affordable. It is around eight dollars, and you can buy it at any drugstore. You can also choose whether you want the mascara to be waterproof …
Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum
The Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum is basically just an oil based hair product that is supposed to add shine to the hair while also minimizing frizz. I am always cautious buying products that promise to increase shine because most of the time, they end up overdoing it …
Dove Soft & Silky (Shampoo)
This product is no other than the new (now semi-new) Dove Soft & Silky.
Well mostly everyone has their hair and this range of Dove is for girls who like me have them straight hair undulates slightly with humidity (damn humidity) so if you want your hair curl curl this …
The Body Shop Bronzing Powder
I’m big on facial powders especially because I have oily, sensitive skin. The one I like the most are from Johnson’s and Johnson’s, but I didn’t have the time to go to stores to buy some stuff for myself, so I end up using what my mom gave me …
Dove Nourishing Moisture Beauty Hand Cream 75g Tube Pack
From the name itself, it is absolutely true and effective. Before, my hands were suffering from too much dryness especially during winter season and extreme summer heat. I already used several brands of hand creams even those expensive ones but none of them work for my hands so I …
Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
I purchased the Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey product about three weeks ago. I ordered it online for about sixteen dollars. For that amount, I got a huge tub of product (containing eight ounces) so I feel like it is very reasonably priced. This product is a pomade that …
e.l.f. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer
e.l.f. Studio Maximum Coverage Concealer is a liquid concealer that comes in a .7 fl oz tube. It can be purchased for only $3.00 on the e.l.f. website. This concealer is my favorite item in my makeup case. e.l.f. states it can be used to …
Gillette Fusion manual razor blades
Encouraged by one of my favorite soccer player’s endorsement of the Gillette Fusion razor blades, I was very quick to buy a set for myself when the need to start shaving regularly arose and this was a great buy for me as there is a considerable amount of quality …
Bobbi Boss Lexi Wig
I was a bit indecisive when purchasing this wig, because I didn’t know how well it would look on me. But the last wig that I had that had beautiful bouncy curls with flips and feather flips pretty much died on me, it looks so ratty and unmanageable! So …
Makari Whitening Exfoliating Soap
I began using Makari Whitening Exfoliating Soap by Makari 6 months ago and thought it was great. For $5, I thought it was did its job pretty well at evening out my uneven skin tone back then because of acne scars.
The soap was pink in color, easy to …
ScarAway Professional Grade Silicone Scar Treatment Sheets
I used to have large scars from my knee operation last year, and tried 2 products which claim to be effective against scars. One of them took a very long time for the large scars to lighten, and so I lost my patience right away. Then I saw ScarAway Professional …
BRTC Blemish Recover Balm SPF 28
Within the past few weeks, I’ve been trying BB creams just for kicks only. I treated BB creams as cheap substitutes to my favorite foundations. Today, I realize I’ve collected several BB creams already; almost a new one emerges on my desk every week (mostly samples). …
Clinic all clear shampoo
Clinic all clear shampoo- I have had lot of dandruff problem and realized I was loosing hairs quickly because of it, so I tried clinic all clear. I used it on alternate days and it gave surprisingly quick results and within a week I can see dandruff decreasing substantially. …
Topix Urix 40
I have had extremely dry skin on my feet since I was a teen, and recently began using Topix Urix 40 on them instead of my normal prescription cream. While it doesn’t work miracles, it has certainly worked much better that my prescription urea cream, and exceeded my expectations.
The …
L’oreal Milk-to-toner 2 in 1 make-up remover
2 weeks ago I was at Tune Store and I bought L’oreal Milk-to-toner 2 in 1 make-up remover. I was searching for a make-up remover and finally I found one that’s worth my money. It’s a milk cleanser when you apply but turns to toner after massaging on your …
Vaseline Skin Lightening Lotion
I used Vaseline skin lightening lotion for 2 weeks. It maintains my skin’s softness, smoothness and I really felt that my skin became healthier. But it did not lighten my skin. Its color is still the same. Its container says it has active whitening system and it will give …
EasyStraight Straight Styling Solutions Long-Lasting Frizz Remover
I purchased EasyStraight Straight Styling Solutions Long-Lasting Frizz Remover because at first I thought it was a hair straightener. I was looking for a straightener that would be gentle enough to use on my hair without causing it more damage with harsh chemicals. This product claimed to …
Tanwise Sunless Facial Self Tanner
Finally, something that doesn’t make my face orange. This lotion gives my face a nice glow without being obvious that I have lighter skin.
I apply it on my face and neck with slow motions, gently massaging it so it gets in the skin. In the first day it was …
L’Oreal Studio Line Style and Shine
This is one product I hate of L’Oreal’s.
In my hometown, we used to apply coconut oil daily on our hair before bath. But after coming to Switzerland, I looked odd doing that, as it is practically not possible to take head bath daily in this minus degree weather. So …
Beauty Bar Natural Concealer Stick CSL-103
Amongst all the concealer sticks I’ve bought and tested this is my favorite as it’s very handy and practical and it really covers up most of my much-needed dark spots which ranges from light freckles to scars and dark spots on my legs left by mosquito bites and such! …
bareMinerals On-The-Spot Makeup Remover
I’ve tried a couple bareMinerals products before, like their foundation and some eye makeup, but I’ve never tried their bareMinerals On-the-Spot Makeup Remover, which to me seems like it should be a stable in every woman’s makeup bag because I can’t count the number of times I’ve needed a …
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eyes Enhancing Shadows
Alright so I wanted new eye shadow the other day that went well with my blue eyes, but also looked natural. So, I ended up picking up Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eyes Enhancing Shadows. There were 9 different eye shadow shades in the kit that were natural warm …
Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil
I have been using this Bath Oil by Avon for years. Not only do I use it, but so did my mom, aunt, and grandma. My friends also use this stuff. Basically just about every woman I know has used this stuff at some point in time. If you …
Oriflame Beauty Lip Spa Therapy
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 …
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme
Being a swimmer, chlorine, it absolutly kills your skin and drys it out a lot. I purchased this moisturizer after going through a ton, hoping I would finally find one for some intense moisturizing relief. And let me tell you, I found it! This moisturizer is the best one …
Rexona Women 24HR Antiperspirant Deodorant
My mom purchased this deodorant for me in a grocery store and it only costs $1.50. It’s just available in 20 grams. And it says it whitens underarm skin in two weeks! I have uneven underarm skin tone so I think this might be worth to try. And I …
Clear - Anti Dandruff Scalp Oil Control Shampoo
This shampoo is probably one of my best buys! I only discovered it late last year. Being a loyal Pantene and Dove user, I never really cared about other products. Not until I had dandruff problem, which never happened to me before.
Mind you, my dandruff was quite severe …
T.N. Dickinson’s Hazelets Witch Hazel Pads
T.N. Dickinson’s Hazelets Witch Hazel Pads cost around $2 when I bought it from a reseller, because I bought an astringent from her before. I did not know that it also had a line of cleansing pads which was actually pretty good and pretty impressive.
T.N. Dickinson’s Hazelets Witch …
Rocket City Galactic Gloss- Lip Shine in Rockin
The Product
Rockin shade is a shimmery red shade.
The container is a clear plastic tube with a bullet-like silver cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has a mild bubblegum-like scent with a hint of sweet taste.
This has a creamy and sticky consistency.
I bought this on eBay for Php90 or …
Mario Badescu Chamomile Eye Cream
What grownup has not experienced the pains of staying up late and starting the next day early? Puffy eyes as well as dark circles around my eyes hounded me through school. Now that I am working, they have become a bigger problem. There are nights I work late, followed …
Finger Paints “Putty in My Hands” Nail Polish
Although I’m a bargain shopper, I’ve learned to never buy cheap nail polish because it lacks the consistency of the pricier brands. That said, I went to Sally’s Beauty Supply looking for OPI nail polish, but my interest was peaked by this Finger Nails brand that the store had …
Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Deep Scrub Gel
I have always looked for the perfect facial scrub which could help me lighten up my blemishes without making my face look dry and red. I have used a lot of facial scrubs before but my face always turns red and blotchy. And most of them stings.
However, since I have …
Guerlain Ecrin Six Color Eye Shadow Palette
My sister recently gave me the Guerlain Ecrin Six Color Eye Shadow Palette. She did not like the palette herself so she decided to give it to me rather than throwing it away. That already gave me a bad impression of the product from the start, but I wanted …
Dermpharma Pregroe 4-in-One Thickening Shampoo
The latest of my discoveries is hair shampoo by Dermpharma; Pregroe 4 in one thickening shampoo. I found this shampoo during my shopping in a drug store. It is specifically designed for all types of hair. Pregroe 4 in one is available in thickening shampoo, thickening gel and …
Boots Botanics Complexion Refining Toner
My sister and I are both oily skinned people, so it was not a surprise that we get blackheads easily every now and then. I remember late last year, when the weather was a little cold and humid, that my sister finally had a fair and noticeable skin tone, …
Shiseido Cleansing Massage Brush
I think at this point every girl has heard about the magical properties of cleansing brushes. There are all kinds of those on the market: electric brushes, regular brushes, massage brushes, LED-light brushes etc. I really wanted to try one of those things and I tried a less fancier version …
Dr. Scholl’s For Her Foot Softening Balm
Now that summer time is here, I have pulled out all my opened toed shoes and sandals. However, I quickly discovered that my feet looked terrible. They skin was dry and not very feminine looking. I knew that I had to do something about it so I wouldn’t be …
L’Oreal Endless Lipstick In The Buff
As my reviews have been saying, I am falling in love with L’Oreal. I like everything but their foundation and powder, for which I use either Bare Essentials or Clinique. Everything else though I am very pleased with .
This review is over L’Oreal Endless Lipstick called In The Buff. …
Eskinol Pearl Cream
I bought ESKINOL Classic Pearl Cream to see for myself how this product will rate. I am fond of experimenting on beauty products and have had successfully hits in doing so. Of course there are also countless misses but still there are good lessons learned from it so I don’t …
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Firecracker
This Revlon lipgloss is part of their Super Lustrous collection. The collection has twelve different shades to choose from. I have it in the colour 160 Firecracker, which is a sheer, orange-ish red. It comes in a transparent tube with a black top and a gold ring underneath. The …
Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Hand Therapy
I obsess about hygiene incessantly. I’m proud to say that I wash my hands all the time. Good. I’m embarrassed to say, though, that I’m lazy at moisturizing my hands. Very bad. This introduction obviously leads me to hand creams, in particular the Crabtree …
Garnier HerbaShine Temporary Hair Color
I don’t often buy hair color as I prefer my natural shade, then I discovered Garnier HerbaShine Temporary Hair Color and I have to say I have fallen in love with this product. HerbaShine is a brand new product from the Garnier beauty company, and this hair dye is …
L’Oreal Longitude, Lengthening and Separating Mascara
I love L’Oreal products, they can be a bit pricey but they really work. L’Oreal Longitude, Lengthening and Separating Mascara does exactly what its name says: it lengthens and separates your eyelashes. The mascara is distributed in a smooth, even way, and looks very natural; you can hardly tell …
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