Cosmetics Reviews
Shiseido Stick Foundation SPF 15
I tried this type of foundation makeup after I tried Shiseido Concealer stick. I tried the stick foundation because of its convenience and its prompt availability when you are traveling or in a hurry of apply it. There are those instances when we need makeup which are less consuming …
NARS Orgasm / Laguna Blush & Bronzer Duo
I purchased the NARS Orgasm/ Laguna bronzer and blush duo at Sephora for $39. The price initially seems somewhat high, but after using this product I believe it to be well worth the price. First of all, the packaging of this product is exquisite. It comes in an adorable compact …
Liquid Facial Soap Cleanser by Clinique
I recently received some Clinique products as part of a Birthday gift set and I have to say that although I have heard of the brand it is the first time that I have actually used any of their products. I always felt that they were too …
White Rain Cherry Blossom Bodywash
Whenever I shower I have to use body wash because I have always dreaded bar soap and probably always will. I haven’t ever really been too picky about the type of body wash I use because I like to try different scents and brands. I can never see myself …
Milani Tinted Moisturizer in Light #02
I am not necessarily one to use a tinted moisturizer. Don’t get me wrong I have
tried some tinted moisturizers and while some did work most did not. However, one tinted moisturizer that I tired that does indeed work well is Milani Tinted Moisturizers in number two (2) light. I …
Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner in Charcoal (03)
I recently purchased the Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner in shade #3, Charcoal. This is a product that I picked up completely by accident. It is one of those products that I have mixed feelings about. On the one hand, I regret purchasing it because I was in …
BADgal Lash mascara by Benefit
I am well past my 20’s so (needless to say) I have tried a lot of mascaras in my lifetime. In my opinion nothing matches this mascara that I discovered at the Benefit counter of Macy’s department store just a few short months ago. I was blessed …
Kokuryu Ast Lotion
I’ve never been too particular about my skin until I’ve graduated college and thought it was necessary for me to start paying attention to my skin. So, I asked around for what can be the best product that I can use for my combination skin. A friend of mine …
Florrence Gunnerson Nars Orgasm Pinky Peach Blush
I received this as a birthday gift a few years back and since I thought that it was a pretty shade I decided to try it. I have to admit though that the word orgasm in the shade name did intrigue me a little as was a major driving …
Tresseme Naturals Vibrantly Smooth Conditioner
The texture of my hair tends to be on the dry side with a lot of frizz, so my hair looks very messy and is very hard to control. My hair is also fine and has been recently thinning dangerously, so certain products can make my hair looks very …
Loreal Elseve Nutri Gloss Conditioner
My hair has not been behaving really well for the past months and I don’t have the luxury to go to the salon for treatments so the best thing that I could do is to try out different products in the market to solve my Bad Hair day. …
Kleenex Three Ply Lotion Facial Tissues
Whenever I get a cold it always those nasty, head colds and my sinuses act up constantly throughout the duration. I constantly need to blow my nose and my poor nose gets so red and sore that I just can not stand it. Then I tried Kleenex Three Ply …
Clean and Clear Morning Burst daily moisturizer
A few months ago I thought I’d try a new moisturizer to see if I could reduce my spending a lot considering how we’re in a recession right now and all. My regular moisturizer wasn’t too expensive but it was getting costly. I decided to try Clean and Clear’s …
Ichikami Japanese Herbal Shampoo
I spotted the cute looking bottles of the Ichikami Hair Care products at Watsons which is one of my favourite stores. I had been away from Singapore for quite a while and when I returned I was surprised to find quite a bit of new products that I …
Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Face Powder
When you are looking for a low cost pressed powder that is of good quality and will give you a nice coverage then I would recommend Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Face Powder. I bought this face powder just to try it out and see if branded products are …
Physicians Formula Eye Definer Automatic Eye Pencil
As I searched for a not-too-expensive, waterproof brown eyeliner, I had come across the Physicians Formula Eye Definer Automatic Eye Pencil. The product seemed to fit the bill: it was available in Dark Brown, it was waterproof, and it was priced below $6. I also liked the fact that …
Palmolive Naturals Intensive Moisture Shampoo with Conditioner
I liked the smell of this shampoo when I tested and sniffed the inside of the bottle at our local supermarket and I immediately bought one to test it out, it was a shampoo and conditioner in one and it had coconut cream to really intensify your hair’s softness …
MAC eyeshadow in White Frost
As the name implies, MAC eyeshadow in White Frost is a basic white frost eyeshadow. However, I find the “frost” in MAC White Frost eyeshadow to not be over the top; instead, I find it to be more of a strong shimmer. I have not had a problem …
Almay Hypoallergenic Antiperspirant/Deodorant
I used to get a really bad skin reaction wherever I had applied my normal deodorant. I never broke out with hives or anything such as that, but my skin would stay a mean-looking red all over my underarms. This made wearing any sort of sleeveless top out of …
Mary Kate and Ashley’s makeup
If you ever buy makeup at Wal-Mart or Claire’s accessories you’ll notice that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen came out with an affordable cosmetic line. I was skeptical about the products because of how cheaply price it is but since I’m
basically a broke college student with on a very …
Eskinol Ageless Night Cream
After a year, I will be out of the calendar, but I believe I still look young. After seeing Eskinol Ageless Night Cream on the shelf of the grocery I wonder if this product is true. Does it can make my skin look youthful while aging? Therefore, if this …
Breck Kids Spray-On Detangler in Amazing Apple
I am a self-professed product junkie that is always looking for something new to make styling my curly African American hair easier and more manageable. Recently, I was shopping at Dollar Tree looking for great name brand products at a wonderful price, and I noticed Breck Kids Spray-On …
Lancome Day Care Renergie Cream
When I first started noticing fine lines around my eyes, I did what a lot of women do…I freaked out. I started looking for various creams and ointments that would help me out with my little issue and one that I tried was Lancome Day Care Renergie Cream. …
Salon Care Body and Volume Styling Gel
Salon Care Body and Volume Styling Gel, is a great buy for the money. The name fits, because this great styling gel works as good as if you had bought it from a salon. Salon Care is an affordable name brand that you can get from any Sally’s Beauty …
Maxi Peel Exfoliant Cream #2 Moderate
There was a time when many pimples began to sprout on my face especially on my forehead. I tried many soaps, facial washes, and cleansers just to dry them all and to stop more pimples from growing. But none of them became effective to my skin. Some did took …
Ives Rocher Pure Calmille Deep Cleansing Gel
If you are looking for a refreshing and cleansing, yet extremely gentle facial wash, this is the right product for you. I have bought if for the first time because I was attracted to the package. It is an elongated, freshly green 150 ml bottle (well, actually it’s mostly …
DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% Acne Treatment
I am acne prone, so it is not actually surprising to see some horrible red acne showing somewhere on my face time and time again. It is annoying, because sometimes there are some painful acne which were just way too painful and horrible, because of the redness they had, and …
Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick
I love Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick. A friend of mine is an Avon representative and had given me a copy of the Avon book because I wanted to try a new lipstick. I really couldn’t make up, so she recommended that I try Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick. …
Orly Double -Time Shine nail buffer
I’m a big fan of Orly nail care products. I’m not a professional manicurist but I like to prep up my nails all the time. A nail buffer is an essential tool to smooth out those dry and rough nail surfaces. I like to keep my nails short and …
Philosophy never let them see you shine mattifying primer
I have very oily skin. I would consider it moderate to excessively heavy. And, unfortunately, I can’t even say that the oil only effects my t-zone because it’s definitely an all-over shine. And, using the word “shine” is being quite kind, because this is actually a much bigger problem …
Modern Organic Products hair pomade
Modern Organic Products hair pomade is a dense sticky paste that comes in a small pot. It does add texture and it also adds shine, but it is not best for long hair, I have discovered. Since I have long hair it simply weighs it down.
I think …
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Foundation
The Revlon Colorstay Whipped Crème Foundation gets a rating of 9 out of 10 in my opinion. Pros, in my opinion, include its incredibly smooth texture, very natural yet still opaque coverage, and its blendability. In fact, I like this crème formulation way more than I like the liquid …
Bobbi Brown Lip Crayon
The reason I bought Bobbi Brown’s Lip Crayon is because Nordstrom was selling a set of three lip crayons, including a sharpener. Wow, that was just too tempting for me to resist, as I love Bobbi and her lipstick collections! Also, the idea of a lip crayon was very …
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
Hello again. The bottom line when it comes to makeup, is to get a good foundation and often finding the makeup that best work for us is quite complicated, as happened to me. I’ve tried lots of different brands, some cheaper, others more expensive and no one gets to …
Connie Stevens’ Forever Spring System
In today’s competitive world, everyone wants to look younger. Who can blame us? Those who don’t look “younger” are tossed aside, and considered useless. That’s how I felt, before I discovered Connie Stevens’ Forever Spring Beauty System. Connie Stevens is the actress who opened her …
Mario Badescu Facial spray with aloe, herbs and rosewater
I don’t know what it is about rosewater, but it just feels so fancy to put it on. I noticed that lots of people love rosewater and I love it too, which makes me a part of that mainstream. I’ve tried different brands of rosewater and I tried to make …
Dermalogica Antibacterial Skin Wash
I have incredibly sensitive skin and find it difficult to find products that to not aggravate it. My face is particularity sensitive and the wrong product can bring me out in red blotches. As a result I have struggled to find a range of products suitable for my skin …
ZA Two-way Foundation, Shade 34 with SPF 20 PA++
In my pursuit to find the best foundation for my oily, sensitive skin I was out to try anything and everything that claimed to be good or was claimed to be good. The ZA Two-way Foundation with SPF 20 PA++ (PA stands for UVA protection and ++ being …
Body Shop Lip and Cheek Tint
When it comes to cosmetics, I am not at all faithful with just one brand for I so love to experiment with a lot of stuff being offered out there. But when I encountered Bodyshops’ Lip and Cheek Tint, I become a fan. This item was given …
NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo
The NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo is a great buy! The blush comes in the infamous shade of Orgasm while the bronzer Laguna is a perfect shade for an adventure. Personally, I bought the Mini which comes in a 0.17 oz size, making it a perfect handbag must. I was hesitant …
TriDerma MD Intense Fast Healing Scar Treatment
I used to have a few acne scars which were actually red. I had treated my acne back then, and after that, a few pinkish scars began to appear which was an indication that my acne had already been treated, and I need to treat my acne cast the …
Bare Minerals Foundation Fairly Light
Doubtless if you are reading this review, you have heard of bare minerals foundation. And everything you have heard is true. It’s a miraculous product indeed. Although it is expensive, I buy mine on EBay for about ten dollars for two grams. This may seem …
Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Curl Enhancing Spray Gel
Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Curl Enhancing Spray Gel: For those who have thick/coarse or dry naturally curly hair, finding a spray gel that does not dry out the hair or make the hair stiff/crunchy can be a frustrating search. For many of us girls with curls, we are constantly …
Dove Hairspray Flexible Hold
What it claims: This product is said that it conditions your hair while you style it, weightless, does not leave your hair stiff or sticky, leaves your hair feeling soft and flexible, and the hairspray dries quickly.
My experience: The only time I use hairspray is when I wear my …
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil
I got this eyeliner from my mom. It’s color’s name is “buried treasure”; it is black. When I got this eyeliner, I was excited because it was my first eyeliner from MAC. I was not disappointed.
So the color of this eyeliner is black as I said before. It is …
Gatineau Nutriactive Toner For Dry skin
I’ve decided to try out the organics makeup thing. I’ve been seeing ads on television and the internet, promoting the new organic look. I skipped over the makeup and went for the facial cleanser, Gatineau Nutriactive Toner. It was a bit expensive and I almost walked away from the …
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty All-Over Brightener/under-eye concealer
I had very high hopes for the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty All-Over Brightener/under-eye concealer. I saw a little blurb about it in, what was it, Oprah magazine, I think (don’t quote me on my source, though ) they were super impressed by its abilities to make under-eye …
Johnson’s Baby Oil
I find baby products as really mild on the skin and hypoallergenic too. Among these baby products that I used in the past is Johnson’s Baby Oil. This product contains Vitamin E and aloe vera. Both contents are really good for the skin’s nourishment. It has a label on …
LaCoupe Firm Hold Travel Size Hairspray (60 ml)
I sometimes carry a little can of LaCoupe Firm Hold Travel Size Hairspray around with me in my purse because it’s the perfect size to keep on me all the time, and it gives my hair a quick fix when I need it. I buy it from Walmart …
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