Cosmetics Reviews
Awake Deep Purity Oil Cleanse (Japan) Cleansing Oil
In another review, I made an effort to review the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil. This time, I will review another one, it is from the Japanese brand Awake. It is called the Awake Deep Purity Oil Cleanse. Actually I received it from my cousin who gave this to me …
Freeman’s Facial Clay Mask
I bought this Facial Mask at my local grocers store mainly because it was so cheap, and I could not resist. I usually use Queen Helen’s Mint Julep Mask, but I wanted to try something new. I have been using this mask for about a month now, and I …
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave In Conditoning Cream
I frequently go through phases of deciding I need to try out new products on my hair. Sometimes, it will be because I am using salon products and want to see if drugstore products will achieve the same or better result for a fraction of the cost.
Recently, I …
Lancome Hydra Intense Hydrating Gel Mask
This facial mask caught my eye at my local perfume and cosmetics shop mostly due to the packaging, brand (I liked other Lancome products in the past) and quantity: 100ml while other similar masks were 75ml within the same price range. It comes in a blue tube which together …
Jovees Papaya & Honey Facial Scrub
I have always loved to use skin care products which I felt could make a difference to my skin. The fact that I strongly believe that a clean skin is the greatest secret of having a beautiful and young looking skin, made me going in for products which helped …
Becca Brazilian Bronzing Sheen
Becca is one of those cosmetic brands that make heavy use of glistening silicones. I remembered how a lot of glossy magazines acclaimed the brand’s shimmering perfector a few years back. Now I think I’ve moved on from putting shimmers on my face, this time, I have …
Olay Regenerist UV Defense Lotion with SPF 15
A few summers ago I saw a tv show about skin cancer and since that time have been very worried about taking care of my face and neck when I am out in the sun. I saw an add for this product in a magazine and decided to buy …
Avon Foot Works Lavender Overnight Treatment Cream
Avon Foot Works Lavender Overnight Treatment Cream is another product I was introduced to by my mom, and in fact, it coincides with the Lavender Clay Mask and the Lavender Feet Soak. The Avon Foot Works Lavender Overnight Treatment Cream is used last in the feet pampering process and …
MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer
Like most people, I do not have perfect skin. I have had acne throughout my life and I still get breakouts now. I already use medications and other topical creams to combat the acne but it has wrecked my skin overtime and I have many old acne scars now …
Essence Colour and Go nail polish
Essence cosmetics claims to be Europe’s most popular brand of makeup, and back in winter of 2009 they debuted their line in the United States for the first time, at ULTA stores across the country. I had never heard of this brand prior to coming across it in an …
Lush Love Lettuce Mask
I got this mask as a gift from my cousin who lives in California. She also bought me bubble bars from Lush that I absolutely adore. This mask is one of the most natural masks I ever lay my hands on. I think this is a great substitute to …
Listerine Mouthwash
I often wake up with some acute foul smell coming from my mouth. Some family members have also made me aware and told me that I should do something about it. So I tried this Listerine mouthwash. Honestly, I dam not a metro sexual , and try to avoid …
Shu Uemura Balancing Cleansing Oil
There are times when I put a lot of make up on my skin (like weddings, events, clubbing, etc) and I feel that I need more than just soap and water or facial wash to remove all that dirt and grime off my face. I normally just use Dove …
Lush 9 to 5 Cleanser
The thing I like the most about this cleanser is that you don’t need water to use it. I can keep this cleanser on my bedside drawer and simply squeeze out a dollop every now and then, apply it to my face, rub it in and go. It’s really …
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss (37)
I do love Rimmel products.They offer good quality and affordable prices.Kate Moss launched for Rimmel a specially collection of lipsticks called Rimmel Lasting Finish and,of course,I had to try it.Not only does the lipstick provide excellent long stay formula,but it also gives a radiant semi-matte finish.It definitely left me speechless.My …
Paul and Joe Nail Enamel in #03 All That Glitter
Sometimes I dream of leaving the corporate world. I fantasize about having the sheer luxury to visit different places without lugging a hefty load of liabilities and research assignments. Perhaps, a way to vent out my work-oriented frustrations is by immersing myself to all the fine things …
Burt’s Bees Very Volumizing Pomegranate & Soy Shampoo
I have been a big fan of Burt’s Bees products over the years because I really do like using natural products on my skin and in my hair. I do not always use natural products but I definitely try to do so on a more regular basis because I …
Bed Head Ego Boost Leave-In Conditioner
I really love using this leave in conditioner by bed head. I started using the conditioner when my local salon ran a special on the conditioner with the purchase of the bed head shampoo and conditioner. At the time I used bed head almost exclusively, so I was excited …
Super Hair Design in Surrey, Canada
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 …
Sally Hansen Moisturising Polish Remover for dry brittle nails
This formula has pro-vitamin B5, vitamin e and aloe vera and is extremely gentle yet effective at removing nail polish. I use a cotton pad and put some nail polish remover on and gently wipe at my nails. It removes the nail polish extremely quickly and I do not …
Innisfree Green Tea Pure Cleansing Foam
Innisfree is just a Korean skin care brand that I love. I actually went to buy some of their products, and have grown to love them. Their Apple Juicy facial wash is one of the bests I tried, and I really like its scent, because it reminds me of …
Avalon Organics Exfoliating Enzyme Scrub in Lavender
I really nice organic facial scrub I like is Avalon Organics Exfoliating Enzyme Scrub in Lavender. I love the way the lavender smells in this facial scrub. It is even gritty enough to cleanse and exfoliate the skin with.
The lavender exfoliating scrubs come in a 4 ounce bottle …
L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style Non Aerosol Hairspray
This L’Oreal Vive Pro Glossy Style Non Aerosol Hairspray was the very first non aerosol hair spray that I ever used, I had used the spray gel also by L’Oreal but never a non aerosol hairspray and I was really interested in seeing how it worked plus I had …
Maybelline Great Lash “Lots of Lashes” Mascara
Everyone has been talking about the new Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes. Maybelline Great Lash has been around forever, but they have recently come out with new variations of their old mascara and one of the newest ones is the “Lots of Lashes” version. I just picked it …
Jason Ultra Comforting Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream
I woke up in the middle of the night to my cat jumping on my face with his sharp pointy claws, which gave me one hell of a good cat scratch. I tried everyone from Neosporin to vitamin E cream to help heal it up, but nothing seemed to …
Nivea Super Dry Deodorant for Men
Men always act like men and so, they smell really manly everyday. As a wife, I know the things that a guy would normally do and how rugged they can act. I know how hard it is to wash clothes that were stained by reckless movements and well, you …
Joy Dish Soap
To be quite honest, there is one reason why I purchase Joy Dish Soap, and that is because it can be utilized to accomplish two tasks. Obviously, the first one, is that is cleans my dishes. The second? It completely keeps bugs away. During the summer …
More than Milk Hand Cream
More than Milk Hand Cream, is a softening cream designed to protect hands from dryness and wrinkles. It contains vitamin E and milk proteins and available in a 50 ml tube. It is manufactured and distributed by Fuller life Direct Selling Philippines, Inc.
I always love hand creams because it …
Myra E Hand and Body Lotion
Everyone of us, specially when you are vain or what not all you want is too have a young looking and healthy glowing skin. Who does not want to receive praises, compliments and only positive remarks about your skin? You are kidding me when you say you don’t. This …
Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Precious Pink
I have never been more disappointed in an eyeshadow in my whole life! I swear, this one is such a crappy eyeshadow. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I had already tried three or four of the Mary Kay mineral eye colors, and I really liked all the ones …
Chanel Inimatable Mascara
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 …
Benefit Sugarbomb Blush
Benefit is a pretty good brand that sells high quality products, so I’m never fearful of their cosmetics, which is why I slapped down the cash with confidence after seeing this Sugarbomb blush at Sephora. This wasn’t the cheapest, but hey, it is Sephora, after all of it, I …
Softsoap Body Wash
When I was younger, I always figured that soap was soap. Of course, now there is regular soap, and different body washes, all available easily. I have tried many different body washes.
This body wash is a moisturising body wash. It seems like most body washes are moisturising. The reason …
Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash 16 Fl. Oz.
Everyone wants fresh breath including me. Getting the added bonus of a whitening formula was one of the reasons that I choose to try Rembrandt Whitening Mouthwash. I purchased the mouthwash at the grocery store I shop at for $7.99 for a 16 oz. bottle. I tried the Rembrandt …
Max Factor Lipfinity Lipstick
I purchased this lipstick after seeing a lot of the commercials on television describing how long lasting this product is. At the time, I really was looking for a lipstick that I would be able to wear to work. Most of the time I am too busy …
Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara
I usually have to fuss and pinch and tease and beg with my lash curler before achieving that beautiful curl I was not blessed with, but with Clinique’s High Impact Curling mascara, I happily said goodbye to the lash curler that has caused me so much trouble over the …
Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Waterproof Mascara
I bought this because I noticed one of my close friends had crazy long black lashes, I just couldn’t stop staring at them! I asked her what the name of it was and she told me Maybelline Colossal Volum Mascara, the one in the bright yellow case, (I …
L’Oreal Resist and Shine Nail Polish
I have used L’Oreal Resist and Shine Nail Polish for a few years and from my point of view this is only an average product with more disadvantages than advantages.
First of all I want to say that I found a few nice colors that I decided to wear. In …
Sun Ultra Laundry Detergent
As a person with very sensitive skin, I have been through dozens of detergents trying to find one that is effective, won’t irritate my skin with all of its chemicals, and isn’t too expensive. I finally hit the jackpot. Sun Ultra Laundry detergent cost me less than $3.00 for …
Aspirin Regular Strength as a Face Mask for Acne
Aspirin has a lot of purposes, most of them are medical related and orally taken. But in this review I will discuss about its use as a face mask. Aspirin is a brand of pure acetylsalicylic acid, which is one of the main ingredients are are used in acne …
Bath & Body Works Body Lotion in Orange & Ginger
I received a small bottle of Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Orange Ginger Energizing Nourishing Body Lotion, from a friend. This stuff is sensational! The lotion which is listed as ‘Energizing’ is just that! Any time I use it on my hands (which get very dry) the scent instantly …
Wet n Wild Mega Length Mascara
Wet N Wild Mega Length mascara is a purchase I’m pleased with. It lengthens my eyelashes root to tip without making them stiff. I recently ran out of my favorite mascara and decided to try this mascara out for size. I’m pretty impressed with it. Its not the best …
MAC Bronzer in Refined Golden
The perfect bronzer! Great for that sun-kissed look and very nice for contouring as well. Bough these for AUS$39 in store (was part of my eyebrow-shaping redeemable product) and I love it! I am quite pale and before knowing this product, I only wear foundation and concealer on my …
Irish Spring Micro Clean
I am a long-time Irish Spring user. So, when I saw their Micro Clean variety, I couldn’t wait to try it out.
I was very disappointed. Normally, Irish Spring allows me to come out of the shower feeling clean and refreshed. This particular brand did not.
I think the reason for …
Boots Tea Tree & Balm Mint shampoo
It seems these days to be virtually compulsory for cosmetics companies to plaster absurdly long names across their products’ bottles and jars. By the ludicrously inflated standards of some of these, Boots’ Tea Tree & Balm Mint shampoo is almost the epitome of conciseness and restraint! Of course, I would …
Nuxe Tonific Minceur: Anti Cellulite Cream Gel
I first heard about this wonderful anti cellulite cream gel google-ing for this type of product.
I was quite desperate seeing my 30-something woman hips become orange peel like in a visible disastrous way.
The taught of the coming summer motivated me hard to go on a diet but also to …
Hera: White Program Cleansing Foam
This product has to be the best facial cleanser I have ever used in my life. I have obtained a couple of samples of this product as a small gift through another product I ordered online. I normally do not use traditional cleansers because of my previous bad experience …
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo is a great product for the price. As with all Suave products, this shampoo delivers results at a fraction of the price of other drugstore brands.
The shampoo is meant to deep clean your hair, and remove residue and build-up that can accumulate from …
Olay Professional - ProX Skin Tightening Serum
I started using Olay skin care products a few years ago and since then have been using a lot of Olay products. The first product that I had ever used and loved was the Olay Total Effects serum.
I have extremely sensitive, oily and acne prone skin …
Nivea Lip Care Strawberry Flavor
Nivea Lip Care Strawberry flavor can be your solution to your lip-related problems. The product promises a long-lasting care for hours and protection that keeps your lips from drying out.
I am the type of person that likes to be outdoors so I constantly face varied weather conditions. I usually …
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