I do not usually purchase store brands of lotion or body wash. I always see that stores like CVS and Walgreen’s have cheaper store versions of a lot of the beauty products that they sell, but I typically am a snob when it comes to lotion and I like …

Ever since I started using loofah for exfoliation, I started using liquid body wash. As I am not the most loyal customer, I experiment with different kinds of liquid soaps on a regular basis. One of the body washes that I tried is Johnson’s Body Care 24 Hour Lasting …

I am a sucker for body lotions, especially, whitening lotions. I think they work very well and they really leave your skin smooth and radiant. I apply lotion, at least, twice a day to ensure that my skin is always moisturized. There is a certain brand that I have …

Nivea Fruity Shine Cherry is one of the best drugstore finds, in my opinion. For something which costs less than $2, its benefits is much more than what I have paid for. Nivea Fruity Shine Cherry is a good product in terms of helping me with my chapped lips. …

Rimmel London was an aging discount brand that through the successful marketing of Coty, has now become a quality, fashion-conscious cosmetics line that is widely distributed in the UK and the USA in this millenium. The use of supermodel spokesperson Kate Moss also helped to bolster Rimmel’s image …

Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Dimethicone Skin Protectant and natural colloidal oatmeal is pretty good.
Dimethicone is apparently a type of silicone which protects the skin for 24 hours. The natural ingredients feel good on the skin and I love colloidal oatmeal because it is very soothing.
It’s suitable …

Victoria is the Queen of lingerie. It could almost be said that racy lingerie is synonomous with Victoria’s Secret. We’ve all walked past a VS store and slightly blushed at the provocative plastic beauties in the window wearing their unmentionables with sex and no shame. So when I noticed …

I use hair remover to take away unwanted hair in the underarms, legs and other parts of the body. This stuff is normally done by women. I would opt hair remover from shaving because of the adverse effect on the skin brought by shaving. I was very frequent in …

This is cheap drug store shampoo I got when I was sleeping over at a friend’s place. I am so amazed with the performance of this shampoo. I have never thought cheap shampoo would work this well. They are very simply brand as Moisturizing Shampoo and they are from Thicker …

I got this Estee Lauder lipstick in Sugar Honey as a bonus item that was included in a gift when I made a purchase. I have not been using Estee Lauder make-up for years, because I became interested in Clinique (which is a division of Estee Lauder, I believe). …

For application of eye liners and brow enhancers I use The Body Shop Slanted Brush for the reasons that I can get the sharp angles with minimum motions. This brush performs really well especially for Asian almond-shape eyes like mine. There are angles that are hard to carve with …

I facial cleanser I enjoy using as my daily facial cleanser in the morning to wake up my skin and purify it naturally is the Burt’s Bees Deep Cleansing Cream Soap Bark and Chamomile Cleanser. The natural ingredients in the cleanser soak deep into the pores and pulls up …

I have multiple palettes of L.A. Colors: Color Metallic Eyeshadow. My mother got them for my sister and me as Christmas gifts. Ironically I helped her pick them out for my sister who loves shiny bright eyeshadows. These eyeshadows are exactly that. These vibrant colors …

I enjoy trying new or different makeup products. I know that they have come out with some really good drug store brands , so it rare that I fork out the money to try another department store brand. My friend had bought a tube of this one though and …

I would definitely describe myself as someone who loves to score a great bargain, and while shopping at Big Lots I saw this product which had a special closeout price percentage off. I have never been one to pass on a good deal so I decided to purchase …

I have read a lot about Arbonne line. Made in USA using Swiss formulas it described as something making wonders to your skin.
I live in Europe and I never saw this product in shops, neither have we consultants of Arbonne here. Ordering it from the States would make this …

I’m a stay at home mommy with two kids. They both have sensitive skin, and so I’m always on guard on what baby products I will use on them.
My friend introduced me to Cetaphil, because she also has a son who has a sensitive skin. Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser …

I had not been fond of using hair conditioner before. I was just using shampoo w/ conditioner to wash my long hair, primarily because I don’t have the luxury of time on the shower during working days. I even tried using shampoo alone for consecutive weeks. …

I have used several Biore products over the last couple of years with varying success. This Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub is a product you can use several times a week depending on your skin care.
This green tube like bottle, does contain micro-beads contained in a creamy scrub. It goes …

I have been seeing a lot of commercial’s about Garnier Light Brightening Eye Roll On for a couple of months now. And the recent ones are about how the product is flying off the shelves and how every Filipina has finally found the right product. I was actually very …

I used to have short eyelashes. But when I bought Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Serum on a whim online for around 400 pesos, that changed because I suddenly have long lashes in just weeks. Here is my experience.
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Serum …

My skin needed some gentle exfoliating so I recently tried the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Salt Body Scrub in Guava. I actually ended up liking it very much and the lovely pleasant fruity guava scent it had to it as well. My skin felt so silky soft and smooth …

As I said in my previous review I have had my tumbles with color treated hair. I really like being able to color my hair and I really like the individuality that comes with it. However I have also learnbed that the up keep involved with hair coloring can …

The Waitrose Essential range is not one with which I have an enormous amount of familiarity, since it is a rather irritatingly long distance between where I live and the nearest branch of Waitrose. However, I have been quite interested to find out how well this relatively new part …

I have been in the cosmetic industry for approximately five years now, so I have tried all of the products on the market. I love Fekkai hair products, initially because of their beautiful packaging but I soon realized that they were truly great products. The Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo …

My whole family could attest to the efficacy of Avon Skin So Soft Whitening and Firming Lotion. Distributed by the Avon lady next door, this product has been introduced to me by my mom who used to smell so good after bathing. When I asked her what product she …

I have very pale skin, and I’m always trying products for sun burns, sun block, scars, blotches, you name it, and I’ve found a reason to try a product for it. There was a period in my life, after I had my two children, when I gained a lot …

This powder is actually Blue! It is a very pale baby blue tinted powder. At first when I tried a tester at the store it appeared white. Maybe it was the lighting or something but when I saw it in natural night it is actually blue.
Now, I have …

Anyone who knows me well knows that I am obsessed with my nails. They are always painted. I like to switch up the colors often and I absolutely love putting crazy designs on my nails. I don’t have any limits when it comes to the way I paint my …

I struggle with my cuticles, the little bits of ragged skin around the base of my fingernails and toenails. Cutting them is often quite painful, and then all around my fingers gets red and raw looking and people ask me what is wrong. I had to keep doing something …

I found this eyeliner on offer for £3.49 from my local Boots. It is a black eyeliner with also a smudger which was the selling point for me.
The eyeliner itself is quite hard to apply onto the rim of your eye and you have to be firm to …

When it comes to hand and body lotion, Jergens is the only brand I trust. I have been using this brand for many long years and I tell you I have been very, very satisfied. My specific choice is Jergens Ultra healing because it is perfect for my dry …

I bought the 50ml one for SGD 2 at Watsons because I forgot to pack in my usual moisturizer before flying to Vienna in late spring, as I have been told that the dry climate there can make my skin crack if not properly moisturized.
The tiny packaging is perfect …

My hair is very course because my hair is completely natural. Therefore, My curls are very defined and thick when my hair is wet. I have always been looking for a blow dryer that would not put too much heat on my hair. I was also looking for a …

I used a lot of facial scrubs in the past. I actually owned Biore Pore Perfect Pore Unclogging Scrub for a time when I decided to buy it from a local store. I bought and used it for 3 months because the tube was large and lasted a long …

First time I have tried this lip plump, I think I won’t ever not use it again. The LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump is the next best thing to having your lips injected with collagen, and for people out there including myself who’s scared of needles and anything related …

Of all the Sanitary Pad brands that I have tried Kotex is the one brand that I trust and honestly feel are the best I can get. Once upon a time I used to like Whisper pads a lot but after I tried Kotex I can say for …

Every spring, I have to buy a new pair of sparkly flip flops from Target; I just can’t find cute and comfortable sandals anywhere else. Last year, I went with black glitter, and I wore them all summer; they still aren’t entirely worn out, though they are looking just …

Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Anti-Frizz Cream: For those who have thick/coarse or dry naturally curly hair, finding an anti-frizz/curl enhancing cream is a must. For many of us girls with curls, we are constantly buying new “curl enhancing” products, hoping for something to help us manage our special …

I couldn’t resist the smell of lavish delicious soaps and I had bought several from Nesti Dante’s line, they are imported bars Made from Italy and they’re just divine! I bought this Cocoa Beans Natural Soap, sapone el cacao, and it is enriched with shea butter for a moisturizing …

My skin is oily but sensitive and has acne but does not shine.
So I have to be a bit careful about the products I use.
Shiseido pureness
It is a moisturizer that promises to answer the needs that concern us most of our skin such as gloss, imperfections and dryness all …

I absolutely love kabuki brushes, especially this compact one by Too Faced cosmetics. When I go on vacation, trips, or just spending the night at a friends house I take this with me in a small makeup case, it’s the perfect size for traveling and even fits in my …

One of the random purchases I spent recently on a brow product for less, the Nichido waterproof protective eye pencil. With its unassuming price, this is pretty well-made for its quality. The pencil is very smooth and creamy. I would pay royalties for a brow pencil …

I don’t always use mouth rinse, but recently decided to use some. I wanted my mouth to be a little fresher, because it was starting to feel dry and sticky all of the time. I felt like I was suffering form morning breath all day. Also I smoke and …

I had never used a concealer before, but when I got a job working in Public Relations, it was almost impossible for me not to use one. I was staying up until 4am sometimes and working 18 hour days. I began to get severe dark circles around my eyes. …

This eye shadow quad from Rimmel is probably my favorite set that I’ve purchased at a drugstore. I bought it in Smokey Brun 002 for about $9.00. Included that is a dark shimmery brown, a goldenrod shimmer, a light taupe shimmer, and a cream shimmer. They are all very …

My first glimpse of Manual Override came from watching QVC. In December, around Christmas time, watching QVC is my favorite past time. Lisa Robertson, who could sell anything to anyone, had a cosmetic show one late winter night. Manual Override came up on the screen and …

There are so many nail coloring products that I have at home, some cheap and some expensive.
They are Nail Color from Beaute de Kose, Lancome Nail Lacquer in Feu de Lune, Body Shop Nail Color and Chanel Nail Color.
Beaute de Kose is a classic brand, and I love the …

Curl Up and Dye Lash Curling Mascara, it’s not my favorite mascara but it’s a very good one. It doesn’t add much fullness but it curls my lashes nicely and adds a good amount of length. It doesn’t flake off or smudge during the day, it does however fall …

As it begins to get colder here in the Midwest, I have noticed that my skin is becoming a little bit dry as it does nearly every year. I use Bare Escentual brand foundation, primer and mascara so I think very highly of the brand. …