Cosmetics Reviews
Isoplus: Styling (Pre-Conditioning Light) Gel
I have had a lot of trouble with styling gels in the past. Usually, the gels fail to hold my hair in place for the day and the gel is a real hassle to wash out of my hair. With Isoplus: Styling (Pre-Conditioning Light) Gel, I do not have …
Max Factor Lasting Performance Foundation
Known world-wide as the favourite brand of make-up artists, this long lasting make-up doesn’t smudge onto your clothes. It’s true! And it really is long-lasting, because once it’s on it stays put all day. No sliding off within a few hours!
Available in a wide range of shades, it leaves …
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
I have a lot of favorite shine anti frizz smoothing serums and This Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum is definitely one of my favorite to use. I absolutely love this and this is one of the ones that I use a lot.
This doesn’t have a really strong …
Almay Clear Complexion Liquid Makeup
The worst part about my breakouts was that whenever I tried to cover them up, my skin would just get worse. I was embarrassed about the quality of my skin, so leaving it bare didn’t seem like an option for me. When I saw Almay clear complexion liquid makeup …
Avon Senses Lagoon Liquid Soap
I like to have Bars of Soap in the house, as it’s fine to rub a bar between your hands and get a good lather. Also it’s easy to use to wash yourself if you use it, but we always have a bottle of Liquid Soap in the house …
Bath and Body Works Pink Chiffon Lotion
I bought a small bottle of this lotion the last time that I was in Bath and Body Works. It was very cheap, so I figured that it wouldn’t hurt to try it out. I always love trying new things from Bath and Body Works that I haven’t used …
Mario Badescu Acne Drying Lotion
This drying lotion is a bit counter-intuitive when you use it. You have to be careful not to shake and mix the lotion with the other liquid on top of it. Just dip a cotton bud all the way to the pink part and then pull up so that …
Maybelline Fit Me! Liquid Foundation
This is the first foundation I’ve ever purchased so I wasn’t very sure what to expect but, to me, this foundation seems to be a really good one. I wasn’t exactly positive on what one would be the right color foundation for me so I wandered around the …
Ponds White Beauty Detox Spot-Less Cream
I found Ponds White Beauty Detox Spot-Less Cream to be a perfect cream which helped me to reduce dark sports, marks and visibly lighten my skin. I have been always impressed with pond’s products and felt confident to use their products for my skin, as they always come with …
Outspoken by Fergie Hand & Body Lotion 200 ml
Another product that I purchased today from Avon is Outspoken by Fergie Hand & Body Lotion 200 ml. Its regular price is PhP240 (Philippine Peso) or around US$6. However, I was able to purchase both the Fergie’s perfume and this lotion only for PhP999. Anyway, this product comes in …
Gliss Oil Nutritive Express Repair Hair Conditioner by Schwarzkopf
I love to use spray conditioners because they can be applied easily and they provide instant results. I am a big fan of the products created by Schwarzkopf and Gliss Oil Nutritive Express Repair Conditioner became a must in my hair care routine. This hair conditioner is enriched with Keratin …
Rite Aid Honey Pure Spring Lip Gloss in Pomegranate
The Product
Pomegranate shade or flavor is a deep pinkish purple with a hint of tiny shimmers.
The container is a 4.5-gram round, glass-like, clear plastic jar with a silver screw cap.
This has a sweet fruity scent but this does not have a precise sweet taste.
This is a little hard compared …
Komaza Califia Care Leave-In Conditioner
Komaza is an up-and-coming natural hair care line for Afro-textured hair. The line is geared towards black women who wear their hair in its natural state, without the use of chemical relaxers, and they have specific products that cater to each hair type within the spectrum of ethnic hair. …
Max Clairty: Foam Acne Medication
Theres hundreds of acne product out there that promise clearer skin within a few days. I have tried half of those and can honestly say the one which works best is Max Clarity: Acne Foam Medication.
It promises to be gentle on the skin yet powerful on the infection …
Original Strength Gold Bond Medicated Body Powder
I hate it when my skin becomes really itchy for no reason at all. It drives me so nuts. Anyways, one of the body care products I like to relieve itchiness from my skin is Original Strength Gold Bond Body Powder. It is very soothing to my skin and …
Crabtree and Evelyn La Source 60 second fix for feet
The only part of my body drier than my hands is my feet, especially the heel parts of my feet. After just the first use, I noticed that my feet were softer and had less dry skin. My heels were still a little dry but there was much improvement. …
Pond’s Pinkish White Glow Lightening Compact Powder
I have always thought that shopping was the ultimate distressing activity until Typhoon Ondoy destroyed all the things I owned. After shopping for several days dressed in clothes lent to me by my cousins, I am now too stressed to think about shopping for more. It was in one …
Calgon Body Mist Hawaiian Ginger
I remember the days when I wasn’t even a teenager yet and my mother would draw me a hot bath and treat me to some calgon bubble bath. I used to love that stuff, and it provides me now with a ton of great memories. I’ve grown older, obviously, …
Clean And Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser
I used to have a lot of acne. While I tried some products which worked, they only did at a short time. Then I saw Clean And Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser online and decided to buy it for $10.
This product is in tube form. I like the cleanser …
Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Living at high altitude in Colorado, I have a really difficult time with dry, flaky, dehydrated skin. Everyone who lives in Colorado has the same problem - men and women alike compare notes on which lotions work the best to alleviate the problem. Winter is especially terrible. …
Shiseido Natural Finish Combing Mascara
It was after a long and successful events party that I realized I needed to finally get myself a new mascara. The party was all that I expected it would end up to be but I did not expect having trouble with my mascara. When I experienced the trouble …
Nivea Sun Kids Protect & Sensitive Sun Spray Very High 50+
When I was younger I didn’t pay too much attention to protect my skin against the harmful rays of the sun.Now,I never go out without applying sunscreen and my skin feels and looks much better.Not only does sunscreen reduce premature aging,but it has also been proven to decrease the development …
Revlon Custom Creations Foundation
I have been in the market testing for various make ups. I am fond of this episode, I felt like I am engaging in “animal testing” which is extremely forbidden. When I do portraits shoot, I have a mini bag where I place all the necessary make ups I …
L’Oreal Studio Smoothing Cream
I found this Smoothing Cream from L’Oreal to be average at best. I used the product according to factory directions and it left my hair feeling greasy. True, it did calm the frizz and added shine, but the greasy feel left this product below par for this company. I …
CoverGirl Continuous Color Shimmer Lipstick
Product: CoverGirl Continuous Color Shimmer Lipstick
My color pick: Sugar Almond
This product reaffirms my statement that I just don’t do lipstick.
If you’re a lipstick lover, you’ll probably like this product. I didn’t care for it at all - it felt thick and clumpy on my mouth, like wearing a coat …
Palmers Cocoa Butter Lotion
Palmers Cocoa Butter Lotion is a brilliant product. I, as a man use it even though it is generally categorized as a ladies product. Actually it was recommended by my wife. I use it more as a moisturizer. At times I feel it is even better than the traditional …
Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top Multi-Purpose Brush
I recently purchased the Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top Multi-Purpose Brush from my local Target. I don’t really have an extensive makeup brush collection so I was looking for something to apply both liquid and powder foundation with. Target has little displays of the Sonia Kashuk brushes that you …
Soleo Organics Sunscreen
Soleo Organics Sunscreen was one of those sunscreens which was not artificial and not actually strong. When I bought it for around $10 from the store I liked it right away because it was convenient and it was actually pretty light on the skin, regardless of the skin type …
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Cleanser
I have used several skincare products by Neutrogena and have found most of them to be great; I would, overall, recommend it as a drugstore brand. However, I recently picked up Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Cleanser (about $6.99 at CVS and other drugstores) and was not impressed.
The cleanser …
NARS Lipstick in Red Lizard
This NARS lipstick in Red Lizard (weird name) came as part of a lip palette that included some other lip products, and I purchased the set in Lord & Taylor’s department store. I have another NARS lipstick called Casablanca, which I have received compliments on. So now I have …
Great Clips saloon
It is nice to be able to get your hair done quickly and without having to make an appointment. Great Clips is beautiful saloon that accepts walk in customers to get their hair taken care of. I liked that I was greeted immediately when I walked into …
Avon Naturals Body Lotion
I have recently had the pleasure of purchasing a bottle of Avon Naturals Body Lotion and I have to say, I am very pleased with this product.
It spreads generously on your skin, which means you don’t have to apply alot and you can get a great number …
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
My favorite fruity natural lip balm to use when my lips are super dry and cracked is Burt’s Bees Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil. This lip balm has really helps get my lips back into shape when they have been severely damaged by dry air and cold sores. It …
Bug Block Sunscreen
Bug Block sunscreen is a product that is made for those who live or recreate near the woods. It is perfect for me because I live in
a wooded area near a lake. I go swimming everyday, plus I use a wooded trail to get to the lake. …
Samy Freeztyle Hairspray
I discovered Samy Freeztyle Hairspray, when the store didn’t have my new favorite brand of hairspray. I was in a hurry, so I just grabbed anything. Actually, I liked how the blue can looked, so based simply of the appearance of the product, I bought it. …
Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base Natural
I am an advocate of mineral foundation. My first experience with mineral foundation was Physicians Formula, which costs about $10 to $15 at any drugstore. It was a favorable experience —“ I was able to find a shade that did a decent job of matching my skin …
Fanbo Gold Pancake
I’ve used Fanbo powder since I was a teenager, it doesn’t contain too much material like what I find in another adult products. This one is really simple and very light when touching your skin. Even more convenient because this product doesn’t have varied type for different skins, means …
CreamSilk Silky Straight Conditioner
I have this newly rebond hair, and since I’ve saved a lot of money to manage my hair which is curly for many years my friend advice me to used a conditioner that is suitable to my hair. It’s CreamSilk Silky straight conditioner that is new and truly it …
Cover Girl Clean Fregrance Free Pressed Powder
I have had the same compact of this pressed powder for awhile. It has just been sitting in the bottom of my purse for at least a good two years. They way I figure it this sys two things. First that I really need to clean out my purse …
OLAY moisturising lotion 75ml
I bought OLAY moisturing lotion 75ml from my local supermarket this week and I have not tried it before. I bought it as I had run out of the usual face cream that I use and I needed to replace it with something cheaper. This product is under $10 …
Palmolive “Grape” Shower Gel
I love Palmolive shower gels and whenever there is a new one available I am quick to test it and I was satisfied with them most of the time. But they had to release grape scented one. It looked cool transparent bottle filled with lively red fluid. …
Bare Minerals Beauty on the Go
I bought this because my mineral foundation case would cause messes in my purse, the top kept twisting off and the powder would get all over the inside of my purse or makeup bag depending on where I had it. This has a little kabuki brush and a small …
Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation
I have been a staunch advocate for ” against animal testing” and “organic” substance for various make ups, creams, body wash, or cosmetics in general. My dermatologist told me that the best products are those which contain the best ingredients, they are natural, and those which have formulas that …
Too Faced Lock Down Ultimate Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow Set
This Too Faced Lock Down Ultimate Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow set comes with the cream eye shadow shades in I’m Guilty and Jail Bait. I don’t necessarily like a lot of cream eye shadows because I don’t get great results most of the time, there’s only been a few …
Wet N Wild Acapulco Glow Bronzer
I have had this bronzer for some time now, and I have already hit pan on it, yet I still continue to use it. It is just that good! I do not remember how much I got it for, since it was a while back, but I do remember …
JK Jemma Kidd Strike A Pose Swivel Palette
The first thing that attracted me to this kit was the packaging colors, pink and black, which are two of my favorite colors. It has a pink collage on the front and the back is pink. It definitely stood out. When I looked closer at the product, I saw …
BNatural Radiance Face Mask
This —˜Radiance Face Mask’ is the second product I have tried from the BNatural range and again, I am really pleased with it as it really gives my skin a boost and lives up to its claim to leave skin —˜smooth, soft and visibly radiant’. If I use …
LA Colors Pressed Powder
I have a very sensitive skin. At the same time my facial skin is very oily. If a person has oily face, he or she will surely look messy. Oily face will make a person lack self-confidence. I, myself, believe that I should remove oil on my face because …
Aquabella Four In One Pedi-Mate
My sister sent me this pedicure device in the mail. I have never gotten a real pedicure at a real salon in my whole like. I do not believe in paying for something that you can do just as well and just as easily at home yourself. So, I …
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