Let me start by saying I was an Aussie product fan way back in the late eighties when my local drugstore started selling samples of their products. My hair has been coarse since I was a teen. It is naturally curly and runs toward the dry side no matter …

For years, even decades, the Dr Hauschka company has been famous mostly for its highly regarded Day Rose Cream, made with essential oil of Bulgarian rose, intended for nourishment and softening of dry skin and for protection against the weather. (A lot of its word-of-mouth spreading fame derives from the …

I was never into night creams. I didn’t even know what it does for me. All I heard is it is some sort of solution, cream obviously, that is applied at night which moisturizes your skin. It is also said that it reduces aging and breakouts. As its name …

This was the previous mascara I used. Makeup and even all other cosmetics is always trial and error. Even the one that you are enjoying still have flaws. I tried this when I purchased it while I was still in San Francisco. I did not opt for the …

Lancome Hypnose Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara’s wand applicator is arch shaped so it provides good maneuverability when applying it to your eyelashes. The purpose of it being arch shaped is for the hard to reach places which are normally inaccessible or hard to reach when using straight …

Now, the thing about Beauty from the Earth, is that just about everything (maybe it IS everything, I am not quite sure, but it sure seems like it all is) mineral cosmetics. I have always loved to wear mineral makeup, because before I tried it, every other kind of …

Actually, I stumbled on this product after finding out that the one I was looking for (lancome shine-control moisturizing lotion) was not available elsewhere. I was disappointed but eventually learned that the particular product I was looking for was only sold in Europe, and wasn’t distributed either in …

Every year or so I try wearing foundation again, usually with disapointing results. I have extremely fair skin that runs towards the dry side. Also, my skin has a pinkish undertone rather than a true ivory. I have always had difficulty finding the right formula and shade of makeup. …

The buzz word among wrinkle-weary women and those on the wrong side of 40 is hyaluronic acid. If these women are to be believed, it is a magic potion that would erase the lines that time has chiseled on their faces.
The focus of this review is Hada Labo Super …

I have been using this moisturising body whip from Australia’s The Natural Source for some six years and find it totally adequate for my needs. What I like about Daintree tropical sugar cane body whip is that it feels oil free unlike most moisturising creams, including those from well …

As shower gel goes, Neutrogena’s Rainbath is a little on the pricey side but the 32-fluid-ounce bottle of golden brown gel is worth every cent. Sceptics will ask what Rainbath can do which other cheap soap can’t. The answer: Neutrogena Rainbath is so gentle on the skin that you …

Skin So Silky Facial is an all natural product made from several different oils. I like that this product does so much for skin health. I am not even sure where to begin because it works so well.
I like that I can apply just a little of the Skin …

I am a skeptic when it comes to grand claims by any company - especially with cosmetics. When a friend asked me to come with her to a Mary Kay party, I did it for her. I usually don’t use a lot of makeup and I am not used …

Have you ever have dry hair problem? After having 9 days holiday and spend most of the time in the swimming pool and beaches, I started to have hair problem. I could feel that my hair became very dry. I tried to wash my hair every time I finished …

I was shopping around for some new cosmetic products when I came across Complete Lift Daily Moisturizer SPF 30. The Complete Lift Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 is made by the ROC manufacturer. I noticed that ROC had quite a collection of different products on the shelf when I was …

I was thrilled to put down my regular chapstick as a utility balm, not that I wouldn’t be needing it anymore. Rather to make way for my new Clarins Instant Sun light balm, an extraordinary substitute for dry, dull-colored lip moisturizers. This lip balm gives my lips …

I’ve been hearing a lot about L’Oreal’s Elnette Hairspray - regarded as one of the coveted hairstyling products chosen by many hairdressers and beauty editors. Last year, I put it in my list of beauty acquisitions ’till I finally got hold of one. The Elnette hairspray has …

I had a coupon for the Schick Quattro for Women Trim Style and picked it up at the store. I had seen this razor before but did not want to pay full price for it. I wanted to be able to test it to see if it was worth …

Even if I already have two kids, I still try as much as I can to stay beautiful. It is every woman’s obligation to herself. But it is not just for myself, I want my husband and kids to feel proud of me. And besides, having a family …

This is a new product under the Body care line of Johnson and Johnson’s targeted not for babies for women or teens wanting to have smoother and fairer skin. I am not satisfied at using just Johnson’s baby milk bath for my body because I felt I needed …

The Smart Style salon inside of Walmart in Chicopee is a decent place to go and get your hair done. There is plenty of parking because it is located inside of a Walmart so parking is not an issue at this place. At first the place looks small and …

I love anti-bacterial soap because of the deep cleaning effect and the peace of mind that you are protecting yourself from bacteria, but I usually dislike the scent and the drying effect on my hands. Recently, I found a wonderful soap that smells wonderful, cleans very well, and although …

I heard a few of the gals at the office talking about a baked blush. I just had to satisfy my curiosity and find out about it. They told me that I could find it pretty cheaply priced at Wal-Mart. I ended up buying the Hard Candy Blush Crush …

One of the nice things about being young, particularly during the teen years, was how plump and full my lips were. I have noticed as I am aging, my lips are not as full and fleshy as they were in the younger years. I decided to give Age Correct …

My teen daughter has been begging for an ink tattoo. One problem is that in my state, you can’t get inked until you are 18, even with permission from the parents. The other problem is I do not think she is old enough to get a permanent tattoo yet. …

My favorite nail polish shades for a manicure are sheer, pale shades. I think they make my nails look elegant and so clean looking. One of my favorite sheer, pale nail polish shades is Bubble Bath by OPI. A sheer, pale pink, OPI Bubble Bath is …

I was browsing through the store as I normally do during dull weeknights. There was an ad about this night cream, “B Kamins Bio Maple Treatment Night Cream” as it says. The claim that it provide was pretty impressive. I thought that maybe I’ll try using a night cream …

I am not blessed with flawless skin, I have blemishes and spots here and there. What I do to make up for it is to cover it up with a Concealer. What does a concealer do? To put it simply, it covers up or hides blemishes. I don’t usually …

When summer vacation arrived last year, that time our destination was Boracay. Beach means Sun, and sun means I will definitely need a sun block. I had with me my trusted brand of sun block for intense protection from the sun. But I went and bought another one that …

I just recently started to use day moisturizers. I am also quite bothered on how I can have a whiter complexion without having to undergo expensive procedures. As I am now, I also couldn’t resolve to avoid going out or I’ll surely lose my work. I heard from a …

Day moisturizers, as their name implies, moisturizes our skin. It is usually for skin care that people uses these. The purpose of these moisturizers is they keep and preserve water inside our skin. Some moisturizers also shield our skin from bacteria and other stimuli that may cause damage or …

Liquid foundations are usually preferred over other type of foundations because of its “lightness”. It is almost not visible and also very easy to apply. It comes in different formulas that suits what type of skin you have. This type of foundation is usually used by most women for …

Liquid foundations are mostly best for giving you the “natural” look makeup. It does not actually alter how you look like, and is almost invisible. Some people may not even know that you are wearing one. It is also very easy to apply. It is also used by most …

In my line of work, staying up almost all night is a must. I don’t even know if I am getting enough sleep but I didn’t care because after all, I get paid for this. The thing is, lately it is really showing that I lack sleep. Most people …

Dove shampoo and conditioner are amazing. I picked up the 2 in 1 bottle with both in combination. The price is acceptable, but varies from store to store.
Dove is fantastic for dry hair. I find that it can help keep my hair moisturized without making it oily, as …

I found Rimmel Volume Flash at a local pharmacy. It was about $7, but it looked promising. I usually love Rimmel products, but I had never tried any of their mascaras. The product promises immediate volume and length to the lashes, so I opted to try this instead …

I have tried using Nivea Deodorant Extra Whitening for a few weeks and I was totally disappointed with this product. I was convinced to try this product because of the ads and commercials that I was seeing about it and considering that Nivea is already a trusted brand …

We have history of asthma in our family and so using just any product on my babies skin is a no no. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser takes care of this problem. My first baby had rashes to the usual products like Johnson and Johnsons and enfant baby soap. …

I was not very familiar with loose powders as a substitute to cream or compact shadows then. Until a lucky encounter with an expert make up artist sampled on a few products on my face for a quick primp. The look he created for me was pretty …

I recently attended a pajama party where all my girlfriends brought their cosmetics goodies to do makeovers over a pitcher of strawberry margaritas. I brought my favorite foundation at the time, Bare Escentuals I.D. Foundation and Mineral Wear. I praised this product (and I still do) to …

OLAY Body Age Defying moisturizing soap bars are a soap I have used several times. The scent is very feminine and leaves your skin feeling smoother than it was before you took a bath. I like these bars because I can also use them to wash my …

To control oily area of my face, I usually buy the face-blotting sheets at The Body Shop, the ones with tea tree oil to prevent breakouts. I prefer using the sheets over applying more powder or foundation to control the shine; that just makes my skin feel heavy …

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator Kit is something I purchased a few months ago in an attempt to help with skin issues. The cost was near $40.00. The machine with the puff on the end of it helped to a degree but I did not notice enough of …

Suave Kids 2-in-1 Shampoo is a product we have been using on our children for the past several months. We use the scent Wild Watermelon and they love it. Our kids who are four and six years old love having shampoo that is specifically for them. …

Edge shaving gel is a product made for men but one I have used a few times. When I am out of shaving cream, I go for my husband’s Edge for sensitive skin with cooling conditioners. Were it not for the very masculine smell, I would use …

Protecting my lips from the sun’s bad UV rays is very important to me. While I was at the mall drooling in the cosmetic’s section of a major department store a woman was giving out samples of the Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy. I listened to her talk about how …

I received a jar of the Sisleya Eye and Lip Contour Cream for a Christmas present. Since Sisley is a top high-end brand designer, I knew that I had gotten a very expensive gift when I opened the box. Later, out of curiosity, I looked it up on the …

Irish spring original bar soap is one of my favorite soaps to use when I shower. I love this soap so much and everything about it. I love the way the soap lathers onto my body, it really does lather very well and I love it. Some soaps lather …

I have naturally culy hair and for years I straightened and did everything I could to calm it down. It was just too unruly and hard to manage if I left curly. I finally got a hair dresser that wanted to try something with my hair. She used the …

I had heard the beauty community raving about Boots No.7 Refine and Rewind Intense Perfection Serum for some time, and finally decided to buy some from Shoppers Drug Mart for about $23 CDN on sale. My Cosmetician was quick to assure me that the hype about this No.7 Serum …