This is another lipstick that I received as a bonus when Bloomingdale’s was giving a gift with purchase. The lipstick shade they started to give away was called Backstage Beauty, but apparently they ran out of that one, so they substituted it with Designer Bloom. That’s the shade I …

I just love how the cosmetic companies dream up these names that don’t make any sense. This is a blush that I bought when I saw it at the cosmetic counter at Bloomingdale’s. When you hear a name like Exhibit A, you just think to yourself, “Hmmm.” It is …

I got this Clinique lipstick in Bamboo Pink when Clinique was selling a set of mini lipstick, gloss, eyeshadows, eye cream, and a pink cosmetic bag for $36.00 (or somewhere around that price). I think they were trying to promote this as an ideal gift to buy for Mother’s …

This Clinique lip gloss seems to be their most popular gloss, because I have noticed that it appears occasionally in the sets that Clinique puts out in the department stores. That annoys me, because I get tired of seeing it so often. I would like to see Clinique showcase …

The way I ended up with this NARS Lip Treatment is actually a funny story. I was at the NARS counter in Bloomingdale’s, and if I recall correctly, Bloomies was giving a gift with a purchase. And it was a fantastic gift: a set of skin care minis — …

This lipstick in Brown was included in a limited-edition set of lip products that I purchased a few years ago at Bloomingdale’s. It included Bobbi’s crystal lip gloss, a creamy lipstick in a pink shade, a lip liner, and this lipstick that is simply called Brown. This shade is …

I don’t remember when I got this Clinique lipstick in Plum Brandy. It was probably in one of those Clinique bonuses that I love to get with a purchase every couple of months. I love to take advantage of those GWP (gift with purchase) promotions, first of all because …

This Lancome lipstick was one of several lipsticks that I received as a bonus item when I made a purchase at one of the department stores. And just like some of Lancome’s other lipsticks, this one has a name that makes no sense: Groupie. You don’t have any idea …

This lip gloss in Raspberry Ice is a mini tube that I got as a bonus when Bloomingdale’s was giving a Lancome gift with a purchase. You have to spend about $36 or $37 to get the gift, which means that you may need to buy a couple of …

I bought this blush in the Strawberry shade on QVC when they were featuring a specially priced set that included the blush, lip gloss, eye make-up, and brushes. I had been curious about the 100% Pure cosmetic company, because I had seen their presentations on QVC and I kept …

My normal bath and cleansing routines were somewhat disrupted when my mom gave me a state of the art cleansing brush. The quality of my skin would never prosper if I remain a snob to try new things so I welcomed it into my bathroom. It’s an …

If I were to pick one beauty/ skin care essential I couldn’t live without, excluding my makeup and essentially all ornamental forms of cosmetics, then the last thing standing on my vanity corner would be my precious toner. Cleansing plays a major part in my skin care system …

I’m terribly going to miss my finesse conditioner, particularly that soft scent I’ve grown to smell in my pillow at night, now that I’m replacing it with a different product. Probably the hardest part of taking care of my hair – is finding what key products to take …

The beaded cream cleanser I once used technically didn’t match the new electronic bath brush in my bathroom. I was trying to make sense of the bath brush and see how it would fare on my face, complemented with a good facial soap. I bumped into Philosophy’s …

When doing elaborate makeup, I often tend to skip certain steps just for the sake of time. I think we can all agree that it can be so tedious to use primers then concealers than foundation products in addition to bronzers, blush, mascara, eye shadow and everything else that …

I have always been a huge fan of Philosophy products. They are generally very impressive to me for one reason or another. I recently purchased the Philosophy Amazing Grace Set which basically comes with small samples of the shower gel, body emulsion, and spray fragrance. I’ve been looking for …

I have to admit that half the reason why I purchased the Jonathan Dirt Texturizing Paste was the name. I saw it on the shelf while browsing the aisle of my local Sephora and after reading the packaging and asking a salesgirl if she had any personal experience with …

When I saw this Smashbox Burlesque Beauty Collection Makeup Set, I thought the colors were really pretty and although it cost a little more than I would have liked to spend especially since I thought the lip gloss color it came with was a little too dark for my …

I am a big fan of liquid eyeliner. If I have to make the choice between pencil and liquid, I always choose liquid. However, liquid is a lot harder to successfully apply to the eyes. It is hard enough to manage getting eyeliner on without poking yourself, not to …

In my opinion, the concealment step is the most crucial part of my makeup routine. I have a lot of blemishes and dark spots that I like to cover up, in addition to puffy under eye circles that I like to hide before going out in public. I often …

I do not have color treated hair, but I do have hair that is subjected to “relaxers” or permanent straightening treatments that do a lot of damage to the fragile ends. I have tons of different restorative treatments in a big collection in my bathroom and I am always …

The Product
Cherry Pop is a combination of clear and transparent red lip gloss with no shimmers or glitters.
The container is a round roll-on clear tube and the total weight of this product is 6.6 mL.
The scent is artificially sweet cherry scent. I could tell the flavor when this lip …

I wanted to paint my fingernails a cherry red color for the holidays so they could be pretty I came across this nail polish called Sinful Colors Professional Bleeding Heart Nail Polish. It was just the bright red colored nail polish I was looking for and I was …

I was looking for an acetone free nail polish remover and came across Pretty Nails Polish Remover. It comes in a small plastic bottle with a green cover. The nail polish remove is even a mint green color as well. It does smell very strong and unpleasant, but it …

My all time favorite warm blushes to use is CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in the shade Cinnamon Toast. It has a nice warm gentle rosy peach color to it that brings my cheekbones right out naturally without making them looking like I am wearing clown makeup.
This cinnamon colored blush …

Sometimes I get into moods where I want to use a really strong scented body wash. I know that Bath and Body Works are famous for there scents and went to purchase some body wash for myself. I ended up purchasing the Brown Sugar and Fig Body Wash at …

Lotion is something that I have always taken seriously. I live in a really dry area and that makes my skin dry out more than usual. I hate seeing my skin turn white, or start to peel. I usually have to apply lotion multiple times a day, but I …

I had purchased a gift set with both the Baby Phat Goddess lotion and body wash. The body wash was okay, but I didn’t really enjoy the lotion the way I thought I should have. I got a little tube of this and it was small and quaint. I …

For a while I had this obsession with Baby Phat Goddess perfumes. I liked the perfume and wanted to be able to try the lotion and shower gel because I had seen it in the store. I finally decided to just buy the little gift pack that came with …

It is absolutely necessary for me to keep my skin hydrated and moisturized at all times. It is especially hard for me to do this in the area where I live because it is dry and windy. I have had problems with dry skin for years and I am …

I love lotion and scented products and almost everyone who knows me knows this about me. Since I am known for this, a friend of mine purchased a perfumed lotion for me from Jessica McClintock. I had never really used Jessica McClintock and was just hoping it would be …

I am one of those people that like to take pride in my skin. Living where I live, it can be hard to keep my skin feeling the way that it should. I live in an area where it is really dry and windy. This makes it hard for …

I love exploring new body lotions in order to find the best one for my skin. While trying different body lotions, I have found quite a few that work well with my skin. One lotion that I have recently tried and fell in love with is the Bath and …

This is a gorgeous gift to give to your special someone, best friend, and mother. This collection is limited for the holiday season and it’s called the Christmas Look Star Product – the set contains eyeshadows and a couple of shades for your lips too and it is all …

Several years ago, Bloomingdale’s carried Benefit make-up, and I used to enjoy getting their gifts with a purchase. I don’t know why Bloomies doesn’t carry Benefit anymore. I can only assume that it didn’t sell very well. But ever since
then, I stopped buying Benefit make-up, since I can’t get …

I know this brand ever since I started using cosmetics for the face. I remember the first bottle that my grandmother bought me from the United States it was Apricot Scrub. This brand is very well known and it is the most immediate brand we want to use if …

The Product
Natural is a skin tone shade which I would categorize as a nude color for the lips.
The container is rectangular slim tube with a silver handle where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
The texture is thick, creamy, glossy but this could be sticky.
I bought ten of these on eBay …

The Product
Soap Opera Queen is a glittery red shade.
The container is a round tube with a black handle where the doe-foot applicator is attached. The total product weight is 2.5 mL.
In terms of scent, I guess I bought an old one because it smells quite rancid and there’s no …

As a woman in my early 30’s I am always trying new products that will help me stay youthful looking and healthy. This product by Oil of Olay was a great find. I instantly saw a difference in my skin. This product will do amazing things to your skin. …

This is a great product that not only looks good , but is actually good for your lips as well. Over time your lips will actually be in better condition if you use this product daily. I love how yummy it is too. This is one of the best …

I like this eye liner a lot , because it looks great after you apply it. This is a nice product for any age woman to use. I use the black onyx color , and it makes my eyes stand out. This is a product that I really love …

Some time ago I used to have a lot of severe red acne on my T-Zone area. My acne were because of my monthly period, but I could not eliminate them long after my monthly period was over. I thought of buying an acne treatment set, but it was …

I used many facial scrubs and Clearasil Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub is one of them. I bought this online for 300 pesos from an auction site because I could not find it here - I couldn’t find a local reseller which sells Clearasil products at a local price.
Clearasil Ultra …

I admit it - I am a mascara addict. I have tried every kind of mascara out there, from dollar store mascaras, to department store brands. I have been largely unsuccessful in finding what I want in a mascara, but Estee Lauder’s Double Wear is the best …

I used a lot of facial scrubs in the past. I actually owned Biore Pore Perfect Pore Unclogging Scrub for a time when I decided to buy it from a local store. I bought and used it for 3 months because the tube was large and lasted a long …

The Revlon Perfect Heat 1 Inch Curling Iron cost between $12 to $18. I bought mine at Walmart for $12.80.
On the box, the description says:
- 1″ tourmaline ceramic barrel provides high, even heat and maximum hair conditioning ions for shiny, healthier looking hair - less frizz
- Creates bouncy curls …

I have been using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foaming Scrub since high school. Back then I was not paying any attention to my acne because I would often scratch them mindlessly or using some acne treatments which did not give me any concrete result. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foaming …

Eye Wonder Triple Action Eye Treatment Cream is made by Eye Wonder. I bought this product because I wanted to tone my eyes, which looked really tired from sleeping late at night for a few months. I was not like this before, but because of s busy schedule I …

My dad is a creature of habit. Growing up, I knew there was one type of aftershave and deodorant and one type only: Old Spice. To this day the fresh yet spicy scent of Old Spice products continues to bring back fond memories of my childhood. Therefore, it should …

My hair is dry by nature and recently it has also been breaking. All the shampoos that I had been using until now had always been creating more tangles in my hair. They were not helping at all and I think they even added to the frizz that I …