As I was about to run out of bar soap I decided to go to my local Dollar Tree. I had already planned which type of soap I was going to buy. As I browsed through the soap section I immediately changed my mind when I saw the Dial …

It is important that we protect our skin from the heat of the sun. That is why, I make it a point to put sunscreen on my face and body. I also dab a moderate amount of sunscreen even if I am just at home during the day. You …

I started using moisturizing creams when I was in my mid 20’s. I tried different kinds of moisturizing products from local to famous and expensive brands. I was not really satisfied with the moisturizers I used before. After years of using different moisturizers, I finally found the perfect moisturizing …

I am not into foundation. For me, the idea of foundation is like an icing in the cake, putting on your face that will get sticky and itchy. I hate it when I have to apply it thick on my face whenever we have school programs. I look old with …

Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment is a deep conditioning packet I purchased at Sally’s Beauty supply for ninety-nine cents. In the beginning I had mixed feelings about this particular deep conditioner. In the past I have used some of Silk Elements products and had some mixed results some good …

I can’t remember a time that I haven’t stepped foot in a Bath and Bodyworks shop without purchasing something. Even if it was just a travel size version of their full size products. That’s just how much of a product junkie I really am.
During one of their many …

My neighborhood Walmart was having a sale on many of their beauty products and cosmetics. Which gave me the opportunity to pick up a bottle of Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Hydrating Body Wash.
In the past I have been eyeballing Dial and their line of body washes but never …

I had the opportunity to give Eden Bodyworks Coconut Shea All Natural Leave in Conditioner a try when my neighborhood Sally’s was running a sale on select Eden Bodyworks products. I have been meaning try the line for some time after hearing about it none stop from different ones …

On Impulse I brought taliah waajid curly curl cream, from Walmart for about eight dollars. I was checking out their hair care section, looking for new things try since I’m a product junkie and also because I wanted to try something new.
I had never before tried anything from …

Proclaim Argan Oil Intense Hydrating Masque is a deep conditioner that I picked up at sally’s beauty supply one day when they were running a sale. I was in desperate need for one since I had finally run of my previous one.
One of the sales associates recommended …

I don’t know about a lot of other men out there, and women too, but I for one don’t look forward to shaving. I do it because I don’t want to grow out any degree of facial hair. Thus, I spend part of my morning in the bathroom shaving, …

If you don’t know anything about me, I should first say that I do have an acne prone skin. My pores are pretty big around my nose, and that’s because of my tendencies to get blackheads. I get oily easily, and to have some pimple popping up every now …

I noticed my face is dry. By checking closely in the mirror, I can see how rough it is. Specifically, it is rough on the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. Also, it looks gross because my nose has bumpy sides that came from open holes. These open holes are …

Every so often when I have some extra cash, I like to treat myself to a high end good quality foundation Now that I’m heading towards forty I prefer a foundation that not only covers flawlessly, but one that treats and protects aging skin as well.
After hearing rave reviews about …

I have really sensitive skin, and just about anything can break me out. My history with acne (more than ten years now) has left me with some very noticeable pigmentation and I naturally gravitate towards makeup to cover this up. Removing my makeup everyday without upsetting my skin has …

Some women were born with naturally long and luscious eyelashes, but unfortunately I was not one of them. I have tried adhesive lashes in the past to give me the full look that I love, but I started to notice that my natural lashes were becoming thin. …

Living in the harsh African climate I have been on the hunt for a concealer that I could rely on to not only give me a great coverage without causing more blemishes and breakouts, but one that I could rely on to remain in place all day long. After …

I was browsing one afternoon in my neighborhood dollar general to replenish some of my exhausted beauty products. As odd as it may seem, I can find some pretty good name products at affordable prices. Which is how I came across Softsheen Carson Dark and Lovely Healthy Gloss 5 …

Tresemme Flawless Curls Conditioner is a new conditioner I purchased out of the pure need for a new bottle of conditioner. I had inconveniently ran out, after doing one of my routine co-washes. Given that summer is in full shine, sweating is my hair’s number one enemy.
Tresemme Flawless …

I decided to try Light Mountain Henna after looking at the Environmental Working Group rating on hair color. This product receives one of the best ratings for have no harmful chemicals and my hair was becoming dry from frequent color touch ups using drug store brand hair …

Although my ethnicity is African-American, I have never used African products to resolve my skin troubles. Most of the time I resorted to using and applying conventional products that are popularly recognized to resolve skin issues. However, my attitude changed after I stumbled across Dudu Osun Black Soap. For …

Since my late teenage years, I have grayed prematurely along the edges of my hairline. I’m not sure if it is hereditary or stress related, but, it is embarrassing having a youthful appearance and straggling gray hairs. Normally I would take a grooming scissor and cut each individual gray …

I am certainly not the type that wants to age gracefully and personally, I strive to hold on to my youthful appearance as much as possible. However, I’ve noticed over the last 10 years how difficult it is to maintain a youthful appearance. I previously suffered from acne in …

I’m African-American and a lot of times it is difficult for me to find the right make-up to wear because of my mixed skin tone. My face is lighter than my neck and I always have trouble locating the perfect make-up brand for my skin. For years I’ve used …

About two or so months ago, my foundation finished and I decided to buy another one. My last two were from the brand Black Opal, but I had so many expenses that I wasn’t sure I would be able to afford another one.
I went into a store with the …

I generally love buying products from Dove, but they’re usually so expensive here. I’ve used their soaps and body wash and loved it so much especially with how it made my skin feel. When I found out that they had deodorants too, I was eager to try them but was …

I have been in love with the EOS brand of lip balms since they first came out. Everything from the size to the packaging to the scent and then the way they worked was appealing to me. I ditched all the other brands that I kept in pockets and …

I love Choco Smooch Organic Lip Balm! This stuff really is great! It was a life saver for me!
The reason I started getting this brand was, I was having a weird reaction to other lip balms I used. It started about 2 years ago. I …

Olay’s marketing scheme never got me. They always go the brainwashing route of showing middle-aged women posing to be younger than they really are and always too anxious about their wrinkles. For a time they served as amusement on TV. At my age I still get …

I am a bug fan of Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Special Shampoo, however I do have mixed feelings about the conditioner. It is pretty good at getting the job done without leaving any residue in the hair but it also has a smell unlike the shampoo which is …

This is my favorite shower item by far. I’ve used a lot of sponges and loofahs as well as wash clothes and scrubbers and I feel that this body sponge is the only one that provides me with everything I need.
I need to use a body sponge because …

I’ve been using this product for years, and I still love it! I first bought this product because it was cheap. It was like $3 at the time. Plus it was a scrub and it had blemish and blackhead control. So I figured why not …

I bought this sleek it frizz vanisher cream at Target. I paid like $4 or $5 for it.
What I liked is that it smelled good. The consistency of the product was good. But with this type of cream I guess less is more. When I …

I’ve been on a shaving cream/gel frenzy for much of this summer. Ever since I tried my husband’s shave gel and was pleasantly surprised, I opened my mind to trying other shaving creams. I always thought I had to use the more expensive ones because I would …

My husband has always been a big fan of this shave gel but I always associated it with a man’s shave gel. I admit that I fell into the consumer frenzy of using women’s shave gel and shave cream because of hyped up advertising claims about a “women’s” …

Ever since I was a wee lad, I always was jealous of women and their hairless legs. My parents refused to let that happen because I am, well, a boy at that time. Recently, I finally became independent and I have enough money. Unfortunately, I don’t have time since …

I started using this body wash not too long ago and for an everyday body wash that is sold at most major retailers it is pretty good. It’s reasonably priced between 3.50 and 5 USD for a 24 ounce bottle which is a really good price for such …

When I was short on cash and needed a refill on my eyeliner someone suggested trying the elf line of eye makeup as they super cheap and decent quality. I’ve used a lot of eyeliners ranging from the most expensive of brands to the cheapest and while this …

I absolutely love this lotion; except I do not love its high price tag. I find that it does not go on sale often enough and the retail price is 20 USD for a 6.7 fluid ounce bottle. To me, that’s a lot of money. I …

Ever since my adolescence, I’ve always been plagued with extremely dry hair. This is an issue most Americans of African descent experience, and as a result, struggles to combat the issue. I have used countless hair care products such as Ultra Sheen and Soft and Beautiful to add extra …

This is one of those nail polishes I picked up when I was on vacation and forgot to bring my normal ones. I needed something that would dry quickly because I didn’t have time to sit around and wait while the rest of family enjoyed their trip. …

Someone at work was selling Bath and Body Works products again and I wasn’t too interested in buying one because I already had a ton of perfumes and lotions at home that I just wasn’t using.
Nevertheless I decided to take a look at the products anyway and ended …

I’ve used a lot of mascaras in the past and while they are all decent; this is the ONLY mascara I have used that absolutely has it all! Many mascaras claim to be high impact, super volumizing, lengthening etc. While they all have perks of their own, …

WOW. L’OREAL has made a product line I can no longer live without. The Total Repair Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner for Extremely Damaged Over-processed Hair are amazing. From the sheek look of the 25.4 fluid ounce bottle to the way it makes your hair feel and behave, you will …

Rodan and Fields is a brand of skin care products developed by doctors Rodan and Fields. They are the creators of Proactiv skin care products as well. They are dermatologists and they use their credentials as such to back the effectiveness of their skin care lines. Unblemish is one …

As any woman, I would often myself in the situation where my heals are just not soft enough. The problem worsened by the fact that I wear high heels on a daily basis and live in warm climate - therefore, wear sandals or walk barefoot pretty often. For …

I bought the Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner (pink bottle) a few months ago. I usually don’t buy Herbal Essences but decided to give it a try because they all smell wonderful. It can be bought at most any superstore or drugstore so it is …

As far as I am concerned, you can’t go wrong with Oil of Olay. I have been using it for almost 30 years. Honestly, since I was 12. It is so gentle it is suitable for such young skin. As I have aged I have …

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. …

I have been known to have extremely greasy hair. I have tried all different types of clarifying shampoo and while they work for a short period of time, in the end my grease prevails and whatever shampoo I am using no longer works. I did find one …