Cosmetics Reviews
Maybelline B.B. cream
I have no knowledge of what B.B. cream is all about until I read about it on Maybelline facebook. As the product claims, B.B. cream or Blemish Balm brightens plus evens skin, it covers imperfections, moisturizes and protects skin from UV rays and free radicals.
I rarely use foundation …
Cutex Quick and Gentle Nail Strengthening Polish Remover
The last time I bought Cutex Quick and Gentle Nail Strengthening Polish Remover I bought it online at Alice.com for $1.89 for the four ounce size. It was convenient to order with everything else —“ but, I think you can probably get it cheaper at Wal-Mart —“ just …
C Booth Shea Butter Cream Bath
Lately my skin has been irritated and red due to dryness and one of the bath products I have been using to help nourish it and soothe it is the c. Booth Shea Butter Cream Bath. I like this bath product because it is creamy rich and has this …
Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10
I was looking for a foundation that would give me that “natural” look. I don’t want to look all flashy all the time so I think that would be perfect for me. My friend told me that I should try Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10 that’s …
Ever Bilena Magic Lipstick with Vitamin E
This wonderful lipstick even cheap was able to amaze me because of its staying power. It is waterproof and it stays in your lips so wonderfully and it’s none drying. If you wanted to have rosy red lips on the pool, try to use this magnificent lipstick and it …
Olay body fresh reviving Moisturizing bar
I have been using Olay moisturizing bar for almost three years now since I got married and I must say that I am 99.9% satisfied with the fantastic results that it gave to me.
The first and regular Olay moisturizing bar that I used was their classic product but last …
Boroplus cream
We have been using many types of creams in our home. A few of them are the Johnson’s for my kids; nivea for the family and Boroplus creams a general cream.
This Boroplus cream is from the company Himani and is an antiseptic herbal cream.
Believe me that since the day …
Laura Mercier Italian Summer Lip Colour
I had received a lot of lip shades from a friend and I had to test them out really, even though I already had way too many makeup stocked at my vanity table! This Italian Summer shade looked like your average, everyday neutral shade, it looked a bit matured; …
T.LeClerc Loose Powder
I am a fan of beauty forums and I must admit that I am a regular visitor everyday. Yes, everyday, even during office hours - how bad of me! Anyway, because of the advice of fellow vain people, I was able to acquire a lot of beauty products.
There was …
John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Full Splendour Shampoo
I have been blessed with long and straight, wispy hair that doesn’t seem to tangle and frizz. However, the down-side of this is that my hair tends to be thin and lifeless looking. I have always wanted full hair that bounces with volume and shines as it is blown by …
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Gel
I have very fine and semi wavy hair. However, I am obsessed with big, sexy, voluminous, curly hair. I have gotten perms before, and they did nothing but severely damage my hair to the point where it completely stopped growing. It was literally growing half an inch in three …
Artistry Perfect Moisture Lip Compact
When my mother was in Amway her group decided they would buy $200 a month per member so she had to buy that much too. MY mother doesn’t have business spirit so she gave up soon from Amway, she was a member for a year or so. She gave …
Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad, Velvet Crush
Product: Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad
Color: Velvet Crush
The Velvet Crush eyeshadow quad from Maybelline is comprised of a bright, shimmery white; pale silver; medium matte silver; and an odd kind of cadet blue with pewter undertones.
Because I have a pale complexion, blue eyes, and black hair, cool palettes …
Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad, Seashore Frosts
Product: Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad
Color: Seashore Frosts
I adore this quad! It takes four colors that I really wouldn’t think of putting together and creates a surprisingly beautiful look. When used properly, the four colors coordinate perfectly and the result is colorful and professional.
The lightest color, intended for …
China Glaze Avalanche Nail Polish
Now I’ve never owned a nail polish like this before, and trust me, I have a whole bunch of colors lying around my dresser! So I usually go to Sally’s at least once or twice a week to check out new nail polishes from either OPI, or China Glaze, …
Lashstash Mascara Deluxe sampler
I bought this mascara deluxe sampler to try out a bunch of different mascaras. I think it was a very good idea for Sephora to offer this. I am always looking for great mascara, so it helps to try mascara samples. All of the mascara samples had enough mascara …
Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash
I have been an avid user of Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash for some time now. Even when I’m so inclined to try a new face wash here and there I always find my way back to Basis. I have a problem with very oily skin. …
Gillette Venus Divine Razor
I am not a big fan of the Gillette products that are made for women. Recently, I tried the Venus Vibrance razor and it left me feeling less than satisfied. In my opinion, I paid way too much for an over-hyped product that did not even work. …
Wet n Wild H2O Waterproof Mascara
Normally I am not a big fan of waterproof mascaras because they are so hard to remove and often end up taking half of my natural lashes when I try to get the mascara off my eyes. But, there always seems to come a time when I need …
Victoria’s Secret Pink Me Up So Soft Lip Pot in Melon
The Product
Melon shade or flavor is a light fuchsia pink color with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is a cute, sort of dome-shaped jar with a fuchsia pink cap.
This has a sweet melon scent but I did not detect any taste from this.
This has a soft and creamy …
Avon’s Lip Radiance - Frosty Shimmer
I have always loved lipsticks and I have always known about Avon. Avon is one of the most popular cosmetics out there but getting them at the stores seem to be a lost cause. I had never known anyone who was an Avon representative so I was never exposed …
Loreal Men Hydra Energetic Turbo Booster
The ad of this product is Matthew Fox. Your beauty regimen every morning for your skin should not end with basic cleansing. It should likewise have a coated feel for prevention and total moisturizing look.
Loreal is very innovative to cater on what Men really need. This novel skin care …
Sephora Collection Color Play-5 in 1
I absolutely adore all things Sephora so when I saw this makeup set offering $150 worth of lipstick, eye shadow, and blush for only $29.99 I couldn’t resist. I had to have it. In fact, I drooled over the photos online until it finally arrived in the mail.
The good …
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner in Moist
What I’ve realized with most products is that they claim to ‘moisturize’ your hair, but you have to use their whole line of products in order to get the desired results. And why spend money on a shampoo, conditioner, hair mask treatment, and etc if there’s only a 50/50 …
Revlon ColorStay Just Bitten Lip Stain
The Revlon ColorStay Just Bitten Lip Stain in Crave gets a rating of 2 out of 10 for me. Why such a harsh rating? This lip stain was great the first two times I used it. However, the product dried up so quickly that I only got a few …
Garnier Mineral Deodorant 48 hour protection (roll-on)
I am somewhat distrustful of Garnier products, having been disappointed with a number of different cosmetics from their merchandise. However, when they introduced their new deodorants line, the advertising campaigns were pervasive enough to interest me, and upon being offered a roll-on deodorant at a sale, with prize lowered …
Pevonia Botanica Phyto-Aromatic After-Sun Mist
After getting the lowdown behind soothing balms in the past, I have found another post-beach product that takes care of sun-exposed skin with added cosmetic benefits. I can append this after-sun hydrator to my make up for perfecting touches because it brings a neutral glow to my face. …
Neutrogena Shine Control Liquid Make Up (Soft Beige 50)
This is a new product from Neutrogena, its a shine control/sunscreen liquid foundation. I actually didn’t purchase this foundation, I received it from a food donation program (weird, huh?) and it happened to be about half a shade darker than me but I tried it anyway and ended up loving …
Ducray hair loss
No, your hair will not thin out if you use the Ducray Etra-Doux hair thinning product. Instead, your hair will develop a stronger and more powerful base that will help it avoid suffering from further hair loss. The product is cheap and effective and easy to use: you simply rub …
Maybelline Lip and Eye Make-up Remover
I have tried many other eyes and face make-up remover in the past but I was never really satisfied with them. My cousin, who is a theater artist, has been using Maybelline Lip and Eye Make-up Remover and she recommended it to me while we were in the Maybelline …
Nivea Sun Face Sun Block Whitening Cream
Summer is one of the most important seasons here in the Philippines. Its the time to showcase the marvelous resorts we have and to take a dip in the beach, have a road trip to various isolated locations and most importantly just have fun. We often anticipate this when …
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3
This is one of the best toners I have ever purchased for my face! So I was browsing my Macy’s in the mall about a couple of weeks ago, and one of the Clinique’s representatives asked me if I was looking for something specific. At first, I was just …
Tweezerman slant tweezers
When I first bought the tweezers from tweezerman my husband was horrified at the price. They cost $20 and may usually only be found at a beauty supply store or department store. I spent the money on the recommendation of my esthetician.
These tweezers look …
Veet Wax Strips
I read some not so good reviews about veet wax strips & for a long time decided not to try them.. But finally i did.. & all i can say is.. it was good for me..!!!!
Yes, it does hurt.. but, all waxing does.. be it at home or in …
MAC Vex Eyeshadow
What attracted me most about this eyeshadow was the name, vex! Vex means to be annoyed or frustrated, and I was a bit curious to know why MAC would call this eyeshadow that name!? Well sadly I didn’t find out the answer, but the color seems like a pretty …
Garnier Skin Naturals Face Powder in Ivory
For Christmas, as part of our gift exchange program during our holiday family reunion, I got Garnier Skin Naturals Whitening Face Powder. It’s under PHP200 (roughly US$4.50) and since I was already out of the face powder I always use (which is the Maybelline Face Powder), my mom decided …
Sexy curves Rimmel Mascara
Rimmel have promised that you will be able to achieve good curly eyelashes with their latest mascara. I noticed that Superdrug had the Rimmel Sexy Curves on a promotion and at just under £6 it had to be a good offer, at least a couple of pounds under the …
Oil of Olay
Since I was a teenager I have used this face cream called Oil of Olay. It has a fragerant scent and feels great on your skin.
I have used it faithfully for years. It costs around $5.00 per bottle and the bottle lasts around a month. This product can …
Sally Hansen Lotion Hair Remover, Raspberry-Peach Scent, 6 fl oz
I bought the Sally Hansen Lotion Hair Remover, Raspberry-Peach Scent, 6 fl oz (177 ml) from Watson’s for about Php 300 ($6). I bought this because I have sensitive skin, and this is for Sensitive Skin as indicated in the package. It also says 4 minutes as opposed to …
Guerlain Ecrin Six Color Eye Shadow Palette
My sister recently gave me the Guerlain Ecrin Six Color Eye Shadow Palette. She did not like the palette herself so she decided to give it to me rather than throwing it away. That already gave me a bad impression of the product from the start, but I wanted …
Urban Decay Sin Primer Potion
I have been a big fan of the Urban Decay Primer Potion for years and years. Urban Decay recently came out with another product in the primer line called the Urban Decay Sin Primer Potion. I purchased it the first time I saw it at Sephora and have tried …
Rexona Oxygen for Women
My country of residence is one of the tropical countries. It means, the weather here is quite hot, especially when the summer time is coming. People can’t just walk away from their home without getting sweaty. Thus, I need something to protect myself from body odor, for sure.
Then I …
Nature’s Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System
There was a time when I used to have a lot of acne in high school because I would sleep late, eat oily foods and live unhealthily all in all. I tried various products for it, like Acne Aid and spot correctors, and some of them worked to an …
Ovation Cell Therapy
I was in the car listening to the ready when I heard about Ovation Cell Therapy. I look it up online and decided to order it because my hair had been breaking out and needed some treatment. It is costly, I paid close to $100 for 3 bottles. But …
Nivea Sun Protect Mild Milk, SPF 50+
I bought the Nivea Sun Protect Mild Milk, SPF 50+ last summer when we had our company tour. I was obliged to look for a sun block lotion for the place we were going to visit then was a coastal area with extreme heat exposure. That was my first …
Luster’s Earth Secrets Organic Rosemary & Lemongrass Hair Lotion
I try not to use harsh chemicals on my hair, and I have been attempting to find some inexpensive, yet effective products for my kinky African American hair. While shopping at a local beauty supply store, I noticed Luster’s Earth Secrets Organic Rosemary & Lemongrass Hair Lotion. I …
Clean & Clear Oil Control Film
Every individual has different skin type. There are people who has dry skin, normal skin, oily, sensitive and combination. My skin type falls under oily skin. I know for a fact that excessive oiliness may result to skin pimples or even acne. I find ways to keep my skin …
In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon Body Mist
This scent has been out for quite a few Avon books but it is only recently that I have ended up trying it. It was never high on the list of perfumes that I wanted to try, but when I got this on a special offer then I decided …
Bobby Brown Compact Foundation
I love the brand “Bobby Brown” as it has a clear like quality to it, and when you apply any of its line of cosmetics, it gives you a very natural effect.
I am a regular user of this “Oil-Free Even Finish Compact Foundation”, and chose “Warm Natural” to suit …
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