I decided to change my deodorant one time. I stop from using Secret Anti-perspirant for the reason that it can make my underarms get darker. I think it has something to do with the formulation but I am not really sure though. Since I believe on Dove products that …

If there is any one the fan of using the herbal products, then I have a good choice of shampoo for them. And the name of that product is the Spa herbal essence shampoo. Actually this shampoo is made using the goodness of herbals, which are good for …

I don’t remember ever hearing about the “Dex Coconut Milk Bath Soap” until a few weeks ago when some was bought. It was because of this an d the fact that I’d never heard of a coconut milk soap, why I became a bit skeptical that it would improve …

Every year as the Fathers Day comes; the ladies of our church would always be very busy preparing for a program in honor of all the fathers of the church. We always make it a point to make the program really special for them so that they will feel …

I recently purchased the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc Free Correcting Pebbles and I hate it so much. I will just establish that right off the bat so that there is no mistake about the fact that I am not recommending this product to anyone. A lot of the …

Hollywood Beauty Carrot Creme is a hair care product that is supposed to help your hair from developing split ends in a short amount of time.
I like using this product in addition to another hair care product. It keeps my hair looking healthy and shiny but it lacks the …

Creasing is my worst, no. 1 enemy when it comes to eye makeup. Practically every eyeshadow I wear is crease-tastic without an eye primer. In search for a good primer, I’ll spare you from the aggravation of describing my frustrations with eye makeup, because the Etude House …

Times are tough and money is getting tight for many people. More and more people are looking for ways to cut down their expenses, especially unnecessary expenses like makeup. Well, depending on who you ask makeup might be considered a necessary expense. Just because you have to reduce your …

I picked up this mini pack of eye make-up remover pads from the section at the supermarket for the travel toiletries. I got them from Morrisons and they were really cheap at about 50p or something. I would not recommend that you buy these pads because I …

To be perfectly honest, one of the biggest complaints that I have about my hair is not the frizziness that my naturally curly African American hair suffers from; it is the frustration that I have from not being able to style it as I would prefer. Most of …

I received this specialty lip balm tube out of a Burt’s Bees variety pack. I am especially partial to the regular Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, and was curious as to how this variation (”Honey”) could match up. In my opinion, it did not.
It has a much different scent …

This wrinkle treatment is the best. Not only does it leave my face feeling fresh, but it makes it actually look fresh too. I was absolutely amazed with this product. My skin seemed to have been looking smoother, silkier, and younger than ever before! And mind you this was …

It seemed that the regular mascara just got its own miniature version with the Clinique bottom lash mascara. I thought of this mascara as a gimmick at the time of its release, but I was quick to dash to the counter once I saw it on sale. …

I’ve been a fan of the Montagne Jeunesse range of face masques for years so have been happy to see them expand their range recently, my most recent acquisition being these Anti Puffiness Cool Eyes patches which were developed to tighten and cool the skin underneath your eyes. 
They are …

Since I’ve started getting into makeup, I never really wore lipstick too often. The ones I had tried were always too drying on my lips or the color was too bold for me, and I just never really liked it. I preferred a pigmented lipgloss or on lazy days, …

This is a topical acne therapy and it is stronger than many topical creams that treat against acne and/or blackheads, or may just be used if it is not severe but keeps coming back for whatever reason. This is made by ‘Dermik Laboratories’. Anyway most people have heard of …

I have been so sick of using toothpaste lately to help get my teeth and whole entire mouth clean. Toothpaste was simply not cutting it. Recently I bought ECO-Dent Daily Care Naturally Effervescent Baking Soda Toothpowder. Lately I have been using 3 times day to keep my whole mouth …

This was one of my better shavers. It did not cause hardly any irritation around my neck which was a welcomed surprise. My skin tends to be very sensitive, so I have had problems with electric razors in the past. I also noticed very little pinching, and that too …

I got this hand creme because I was looking for something that would last longer than regular lotion. I work with paper at my job and my hands dry out quickly. I got tired of reapplying lotion so many times throughout the day and I felt I was wasting …

To create that cute gradient lip look inspired by asian make-up I use 4 things.
1 - A concealer
2 - a light lip shade
3 - a medium to dark lip shade
4 - a gloss (colorless or colorful)
I will guide you through the steps that I use to create my look.
It is …

The Product
Black Velvet shade is a straight black color with no shimmers.
The container is that typical cheap lipstick tube container where you can see the actual lipstick from its transparent cap.
This has a sweet vanilla scent but no particular taste.
This has a hard consistency but still glides on easily …

V05 Herbal Escapes Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Conditioner with Lemongrass Extract is a very inexpensive conditioner, but is it worth the money? I bought a bottle of this conditioner at my local Dollar Tree store for one dollar. I was in a pinch for money and out …

I recently purchased the Biore Skin Preservation Dual Fusion Moisturizer. Of the dozens of moisturizers that I was choosing from in the drugstore beauty aisle, I decided to go with this one because it has one of the highest SPF values of the ones I was considering. It contains …

Old Spice lather shaving cream is one of a kind smooth shaving cream. The white cream is one of my favorite shaving aids. Personally I feel Old Spice shaving cream is better than the foam or gel type shaving creams. Only problem is that Old Spice is not readily …

This conditioner is without a doubt my new favorite. I love everything about it from the scent to price. It works wonders on your hair , and is great for all hair types. I dye my hair a lot , and it really makes my hair look and feel …

I heard about the Shiseido Supplist Poreless Foundation from a colleague. She was raving about it so naturally, I got very curious. The following weekend, I spotted a Shiseido counter in the mall and I just had to purchase one for myself. I was pretty surprised that the said …

I have very sensitive skin so I rarely try new cleansers. Once I knew however, how well the other products in the Skin Genesis line worked, I eventually tried their Pore Minimizing Gel Cleanser. This Skin Genesis cleanser has a pleasant, soft, powdery scent and comes in a convenient …

I bought this toothpaste as a maintenance procedure to follow up my usage of the actual teeth whitening strips program that crests also sells under the Advanced Whitening line. Sadly, I never got the time to do the strips and since I ran out of my normal toothpaste and …

I bought this product last summer. Being extremely fair, I wanted to add some extra colour. I have used these “gradual tanners” before, and have been repulsed by the smell. But I really enjoy the smell of this product. The container if pretty tall, although …

I have dry skin and I use liquid foundations so as not to have a cakey appearance. Nichido is actually a Japanese brand that is sold in department stores; very affordable but not entirely useful. I just saw this on the counter and thought of trying it out because …

This is an absolute gorgeous color of nail polish, I absolutely adore it! Blue (of all shades and tints) used to be my favorite color, so when I saw this color, I automatically had a great connection to it! Sort of like the reaction I get when I see …

Being younger I never had any problem with my skin and it seem like after getting older and having kids that my skin has just gotten worse, especially on the heel of my foot. Over the years I have seen it get worse and worse and what ever I …

This is my first makeup palette I have ever purchased, which I think makes me unbiased to other high end makeup brands! I have always been interested in makeup but I just recently really wanted to start building my collection. I didn’t want to spend a small fortune, especially …

When my daughter’s eczema flares up, I have to be extra vigilant in making sure that her body is well moisturized. I was told enough by her paediatrician here that a dry environment contributes to the eruption of eczema. Even if it’s already supposed to be spring, it …

I generally avoid shampoo, but I certainly can’t avoid it forever. I use it when I have to, but I’m very picky about which shampoos I use. I loved the Herbal Essences Conditioner so I thought it wouldn’t be too bad an idea to give the shampoo a try. …

Once upon a time, when I knew next to nothing about makeup and acne was my loyal companion, I saw this product on the Essence display, and thought “Great! I can totally cover up my pimples with the green part of that concealer”. So, young me bought the concealer, …

With the trend of being green and health conscious mineral makeup has become more widely popular. Many brands of cosmetic now offer their own version of mineral makeup but deciding which is right for you can be difficult. The most well known mineral makeup is Bare Minerals but anyone …

I have very sensitive skin that gets razor bumps, nicks and burns even with the most sensitive razors. Many shaving creams don’t even work that well for me since my skin is just that sensitive. The best shaving cream I have come across so far is Skintimate’s …

Bare Escentuals revolutionized the way women wear foundation. As opposed to the outdated ritual in which American women have been habitualized of applying liquid, irritating goop to their skin, this company created the healthy mineral foundation. Now they are revolutionizing the way women can wear and apply eyeliner. As …

I bought this particular Bath and Body Works lotion over a year ago and I still have not regretted my decision. At the time I was more used to buying fragrance mists from the brand and had little experience using their lotions, but as soon as I tried the …

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. …

How can I ever forget my first experience getting my hair cut at Super Hair Design? I was looking for the perfect cut for me, and I saw this poster of a guy beside the mirrors. So when it was my turn for haircut, I told the …

I was doing my usual browsing sessions at my local drugstore when I saw this product. I usually love masks and like to sit back and relax while the mask works its magic on my face. So when I saw this mask I became very curious about it and …

The Product
Minted Rose is a jelly-like red color. No shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is a round white tin can.
This has a slight sweet and floral scent at the same time but I did not detect any particular taste to it.
This has a jelly consistency that goes on like …

Every time spring rolls around, I go through the same routine. Get our the summer clothes, put the winter clothes away, buy a swim suit, and…oh yeah….pick up a couple essentials: self-tanner and some skin firming anti-cellulite lotion.
You know how it is after that body has …

Always a big fan of all Clinique makeup and skin care products, I recently picked up an item that is new to me, when I was shopping for my usual cleanser at the Clinique counter at my local department store. I rarely buy things on impulse, but this was …

I first try out Arcona Triad Pads when we had a sleepover at a friend’s place. It was unplanned and all of us were using the host’s make up and removing them at the end. She loves Arcona’s line and sang praises of the triad pads that we had …

I am hooked on this mascara as if it were a drug. I have used a TON of mascaras during my day including Dior Show, Bourjois, Cover Girl, Maybelline, Loreal, you name it and I have tried it. However, none of these other mascaras whether they are drug store …

I hardly think about using setting sprays (except when I’m traveling) to set my makeup regularly. My 100-step makeup routine is already convoluted to add one on top of everything, and it would only take more time. A friend of mine did the silliest thing when she …

This is not an ordinary cosmetic crème, it’s a crème for the extremes.
I always have several tubes of Helosan Orginal crème at home. It´s a very rich crème and on the label it says that it should be use for dry and cracked skin. It also is recommended for it´s …