I was back at Watson’s a couple of nights ago to replenish my already depleted stock of makeup removal wipes. Because they had none of my brand of cleansers, I decided to try the Purederm Acne wash cleansing tissues.
The product’s name made me think twice before purchasing it. …

I used the Biore Self Heating Mask for the first time and it was amazing. The Mask comes in a box with premeasured amounts of the product in metal capsules. As soon as I applied the product to my face I instantly felt the warming sensation that …

I was staying at a friend’s house and realized that I’d forgotten my razor. I didn’t want to be fuzzy for the duration of my trip, so I went out and bought some of the cheapest (non-scary-looking) disposable razors I could find.
THE PRICE:
These disposable razors cost $2.99 for a …

This L`Oreal Contour lip Liner has to be one of my best buys, I was searching on e Bay for a new handbag and I though that I would spend some time looking at the cosmetics too – you get some amazing bargains on both Amazon and e Bay.
This …

Eye Shadow Quads are nothing new in the world of cosmetics but Maybelline have put the colour combinations together so well that it does make them worth buying.
Not only do Maybelline offer the brighter and more up to the minute eye shadow colours like the pinks and berries …

I originally bought this to complement a Halloween costume. It wasn’t technically a costume, but it was for a party, and I was wearing a bright orange flapper-style dress. I wanted some eye shadow that had as much pop and color as the dress I was wearing. Most of …

I got this product in the bargain bin at the annual sale at Bath & Body (a shop that I unashamedly live in during certain times of the year), and recognized the brand. In the past, when I visited and stayed the night over at a friend, I had …

Whenever I’m in a particularly good mood or feel indulgent, especially after having a very stressful day, I find myself heading to the Body Shop at the Showcase Mall down on the Las Vegas Strip.
The last time, I picked up their body scrub. A round container with a bright …

As a lot of my closest associates know, I am a total scent hound and absolutely adore anything that will tingle my nostrils with flowery or fruity aromas.
So when I found this lavender body mist spray by The Healing Garden, I had to give a whirl and try it …

I purchased this sunscreen because I was not completely happy with the Oil-Free Faces oil-free sunscreen I had purchased at CVS. It was a little bit more expensive but I knew I wouldn’t find out if it was any better or not unless I gave it a try. I’m …

I selected this concealer when I picked out some makeup on everydayminerals.com and had them mail me a sample kit. It came with the kit, so why not? It was free. Well, it was one of their more disappointing products, and I don’t even really know if I would …

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 …

Nars are just bound to have hit the spot with this latest range of nail colours, when I first saw the colours my jaw dropped ! As we all know Vintage anything is `in`, just mention the word Vintage and you cannot go wrong.
The Nars 2009 Vintage nail …

Compacts can come in really handy and Elizabeth Arden have designed a good looking powder compact that is attractive enough to carry anywhere with you.
The circular black gloss finish plastic compact looks elegant and of course it comes complete with something that every woman needs, a good mirror.
How many …

Nars cosmetics have so much going for them, as a company Nars follow the fashion trends relentlessly and give us colour schemes that are bang up to date.
When I first took a look at this Nars Velvet Matte lip Pencil I thought that it looked too clumsy, the …

Glossy lips look good, they make you feel good and shiny lips seem to look far fuller too. If I am partying then lip gloss is always top of my list. My make up bag is crammed with lip gloss, all makes and all prices so this Maybelline Watershine …

I am wondering just how many of you have tried the Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer Potion ? I fell in love with the bottle ! The stunning gold bottle has that look of Eastern promise, the shapely bottle reminds me of Aladdin’s lamp !
Anyway, enough dreaming lets get …

I am of the mind that the Universe created The Body Shop because I must’ve been a very good girl in another lifetime. So far, I have visited countless stores in four different countries and each one still impresses me with their amazing products created from exquisitely natural ingredients.
One of …

I had been hearing a lot of good things about Loreal Bare Naturale Mineral Makeup. I have been wanting to try it for a while based on that. I finally got around to trying it recently. I have to say that I really glad that I tried this. This …

Before I tried this brand, I had been using Jane Endless Eyes liquid eyeliner in a metallic charcoal color. I wanted to try a new brand of eye liner, as the drug store I had been buying my eye liner from stopped carrying Jane eyeliners and the only other …

I have been using Jergens soft shimmer hand lotion and moisturizer for about a year. This is something that I really like and I think it makes my skin softer as well. This hand lotion is something that I think really does soften your skin and make it …

Hubby recently decided to get his hair cut done but he doesn’t like to go to the mall so we went over to the Fantastic Salon close to where we live because he wants a low cost haircut. I went too and while the girl is doing …

We all have those days when we need a little retail therapy to cheer us up, so last Wednesday I took myself off to the Max Factor counter and decided that maybe a new lipstick would brighten up an otherwise dull day.
The Max Factor Silk Gloss range is attractive, …

This has to be the most unusual mascara that I have ever come across ! Benefit Get Bent mascara describes the product perfectly, the angled brush is definitely different from any other mascara that I have used lately.
I love Benefit cosmetics, you may pay a bit more for them …

Occasionally I like to browse through an Avon catalog and purchase a few things here and there. On the hunt through the Avon catalog for some make up one time, I ordered some Mark Scanda Lash Hook Up Mascara in the color black. Usually I am pretty satisfied with …

Sometimes, new and improved does not necessarily mean better, and sometimes, going back to the basic, old, proven product is the best thing you can do. This is true for me with at-home hair colour kits. I have tried many brands, some that have better scents, shorter application times, …

Neutrogena products have long had a reputation for effectively pimple-busting the faces of teens the world over, and this is not without just due. Having tried this product myself, and having passed it on to my children to try, I’ve found the product to be an exceedingly and rapidly …

I have small dry patches of skin on my arms and have trouble finding a lotion that can properly moisturize my skin. Needless to say, I always cringe when buying a new bottle of moisturizer. It can be expensive or just a waste, especially since I also …

I usually don’t open my wallet wide enough to purchase name-brand beauty products, but there are a few names that I trust to offer superior merchandise and every now and then, I’ll find myself sniffing around the counter of one of these more illustrious world-renown brands.
One of these is Estee …

My hair can be rather difficult to manage. Most of the time I opt for mouse or spray gel when I need styling hold rather then hairspray as my hair is naturally dry and frizzy to begin with and I worry about hairspray drying it out more. However there …

THE PRICE:
I purchased this from my local drugstore for $1.99 for a 0.19 oz. tube. Considering the quality of the gloss, that’s not a bad price. The color is #568, a shimmery peach-pink.
THE PACKAGING:
The packaging is somewhat generic and familiar - a normal lip gloss tube with a screw …

Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Protection sunblock lotion SPF 70 can be good or bad depending on your preference. I bought it to use as my daily moisturizer hoping to prevent wrinkles and excess sun damage. If you are the type that burns easily and never tans, this lotion …

I purchased this tanning lotion from Desert Sun when I purchased a tanning package and was told I had to use a special lotion to get the benefits of a good tan while moisturizing my skin and making the tan last longer. I had never gone tanning prior to …

I began using Jojoba Oil after reading about it’s amazing qualities and this was the first oil in my life I’ve ever put onto my skin. I was very hesitiant of putting any type of oil onto my skin because this contradicted everything I’ve ever heard or read about …

I used to use the Loreal Eye Makeup Remover and it was my all time favorite which I used for several years. I noticed one day at Wal-Mart the generic version of my favorite in very similar packaging and when I compared the ingredients they were identical so I …

This is a facial tanning lotion designs for indoor tanning beds which I purchased from Desert Sun. It comes in a small 4 ounce bottle and is not cheap. I did not want to put a body lotion onto my face due to my skin being sensitive and wanting …

I love using facial masks but I’ve had a hard time finding ones that actually produce results and that don’t break my budget. I did some researching and found out about “French Green Clay”. I do not like purchasing masks that come already made due to the chemicals added …

I bought this eyeliner in Charcoal - a dark gray, slightly metallic color.
THE PRICE:
This eyeliner costs about $7.00, once sales tax was factored in. Eyeliner is one of the things I’m willing to pay a little bit more for, but $7.00 for metallic eyeliner isn’t bad. Most metallic eyeliners …

This product is a miracle for razor bumps and ingrown hairs caused by shaving and waxing the bikini line. It also works for the legs and virtually anywhere that you shave, although I wouldn’t use it on the face due to irritation it may cause. I’ve personally only used …

I received this perfume as a Christmas present from my boyfriend’s sister as well. And with all honesty, I prefer this a million times over Victoria’s Secret. I have not seen a real plumeria flower but I certainly love its scent. It is a lot sweeter and milder at …

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I adore Sephora, not only because they have some excellent items in their lines but because they also carry numerous other brand names like Chanel, Estee Lauder, Clinique and a few others at rather good prices.
One of things I picked from their store was …

I bought this lipstick in a weak moment thinking that the color was simple gorgeous in the tester case and because the sales lady was very convincing and excited that I was trying it out.
I hate to say it, but I should have just walked on. First off, I don’t …

My little cousin was very much into Mary Kay and extolled their virtues to me every chance she got. Now, I had used Mary Kay in high school and found their make up to be just okay, and so didn’t really pay much attention to her praising.
However, one day, she …

Anyone who knows me knows I can live without my Burt’s Bees products. And over the Christmas season, my best friend gave me a travel bag full of their goodies and I found another favorite in their Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme.
In my line of work, I type a lot, plus …

There are few things that I’ve picked up at Bath & Body Works that I prize as much as this body cream I bought when I was working there over a Christmas season back a few years ago. I came across it when they were holding a major sale, and …

Since I was a kid, I am already wearing makeup. It is not because I am vain but because my mom and my aunt love applying make up on me especially during my performance week, recital or awarding ceremonies. Even during those times, I hate lipstick and they would …

THE PRICE:
A 1.7 Fl. Oz. tube costs about $10.00. I actually got this one for free from a friend who bought it and didn’t like it.
THE PACKAGING:
This actually comes in a rectangular white and gray squeeze-tube with a snap top and rounded corners. It looks more like a tube …

VO5 usually has decent products. They aren’t fantastic, they aren’t terrible, but they’re affordable. They get the job done without being too harsh on my hair.
THE PRICE:
I tend to buy VO5 when I’m on a budget because, for some reason, Suave is just too harsh for me. I picked …

Keratosis Pilaris is medically defined as a genetic disorder of keratinization of hair follicles of the skin. It is an extremely common benign condition that manifests as small, rough folliculocentric keratotic papules, often described as chicken bumps, chicken skin, or goose bumps, in characteristic areas of the body particularly the …

This wrinkle treatment is the best. Not only does it leave my face feeling fresh, but it makes it actually look fresh too. I was absolutely amazed with this product. My skin seemed to have been looking smoother, silkier, and younger than ever before! And mind you this was …