Cosmetics Reviews
Forever Springs hair shine
Forever Springs is the original beauty product line by actress Connie Stevens. I finally tried her hair shine and it works GREAT! Unlike other brands I have tried it doesn’t make my hair feel stiff when I spray it and it has a natural glossy shine, the type you …
St Ives Apricot Scrub
This scrub comes in an attractive peach coloured tube and I find it very good on my skin. The scrub itself is also peach in colour, with visible granules on the surface which give the exfoliating effect on the skin. Normally scrubs seem to be laborious to apply on …
The Conair facial sauna system
I bought the cutest thing a while back that I have to talk about it to everyone. I bought the Conair facial sauna system for myself because I got so tired of paying someone else to give me a facial. I was unhappy about the fact that they weren’t …
Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer
The winter months can be especially hard for those who have blemishes but don’t want to load up on oily products. A friend introduced me to Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer. It works at preventing pimples but also moisturizing the skin. Plus it’s oil free. It comes in …
Balea Haircare Blond Colourshine Care
My hair is naturally blond but it’s not shiny, the colour is spent and kind a dark actually The colour is much darker on the roots and it’s more paler on the ends. I never tried any product that will make my hair shiny because I have curly and …
Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad, Mocha Motion
Product: Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad
Color: Mocha Motion
There really isn’t anything overtly mocha about the Mocha Motion palette. The name suggests browns, but the tone is definitely more grey; it’s a cool palette, which works well for my fair complexion and black hair.
The highlighter color for the brow …
Maxiglide Hair Straightener by Maxius Beauty
Maxiglide Hair Straightener by Maxius Beauty is the best hair straightener tool in the market, hands down! I have owned my maxiglide for about 3 years now and simply LOVE IT! I use it at least once a week, often twice a week and it still works beautifully. It …
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara
I purchased this product based on the recommendation of the woman at the sales counter in a local makeup store. I told her that I wanted a product that would be easy to apply, that would not flake, and that would be long lasting. I also have …
L’Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner in Soft Petal
I really love this lip gloss. When I saw this L’Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner, I really wanted to try it. The shade was so pretty, which I bought in Soft Petal, and it was suppose to condition my lips and that’s definitely something that I really …
Schick Quattro Razor for Women
I purchased the Schick Quattro Razor for women for two reasons. I didn’t have to purchase new razors all the time and I didn’t have to worry about cheap quality. I have not regretted that choice at all since purchasing it. The Schick Quattro was not my first razor, …
Sally Hansen Airbrush Make-Up
I recently wrote about the wonderful effect I gained from using Sally Hansen’s Airbrush Legs. So now, I’d like to share another product of theirs that made such a huge difference in my life. It’s none other than Sally Hansen Airbrush Make-Up. Though I am Asian and I …
St.Ives Apricot Scrub
St. Ives Apricot Scrub says its for all skin types and is oil free but that is not the case for me. I do not recommend this product for anyone with oily skin like I have. To begin I do not like the scent, it says apricot …
Skin Tonic
The Skin Tonic I found at Bath and Body Works is one of the best cleansers I have. It contains witch hazel, which is known as a pimple-killer. Usually I used to dab a couple of drops on the areas of my face which have pimples and I had …
Dr.Scholl foot file
I bought Dr.Scholl foot file about 5 years ago from a CVS pharmacy store. I think it has lasted long. I use this foot file almost regularly. Good for removing very rough skin. The two surfaces coarse and smooth is very good. I would use the coarse side to …
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
Firstly, I must point out that Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant should not really be called a cream at all. Creams are opaque and look a bit like..er…cream. This is like a firm, clear balm that is similar to petroleum jelly, except it has a …
Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Scrub - Oil Free
In my quest to try and refine my recently acquired enlarged pores I had been frantically buying anything that promised to unclog pores or refine them. The Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Scrub is one of the purchases I made with high hopes.
When I got this product the Dermo Purifyer …
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
I had blackheads and acne for almost all my adult life. I have been a sufferer and it really disappointed me to know that no product cured these completely. But Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub helped me eliminate my blackheads and acne once and for all.
The product can be …
Oribe Signature Moisture Masque
It is not that often that I am able to use a product which is so incredibly luxurious, and expensive, because I generally am too cheap to buy this type of high-end item for myself. For Christmas, I received a small jar of a hair product that I had …
Maybelline Expertwear Eye Shadow
I am not a big makeup wearer, but when I am going to work or going out, I usually put on a bit of eye shadow and lip gloss at least. While I do like high-end skincare products, I never buy makeup anywhere except at a drugstore. I have …
Dermpharma Pregroe 4-in-One Thickening Shampoo
The latest of my discoveries is hair shampoo by Dermpharma; Pregroe 4 in one thickening shampoo. I found this shampoo during my shopping in a drug store. It is specifically designed for all types of hair. Pregroe 4 in one is available in thickening shampoo, thickening gel and …
Lush Handy Gurugu Hand Cream
I received a small sample tub of Lush Handy gurugu, an organic hand cream. It was good timing that my hands badly needed some moisturizing. What’s the fuss about moisturizing your hands, in the first place, when everyone can do that with a lotion? Hands are …
Bioneem Insect Repellent Moisturizing Lotion
My mom bought us this insect-repellent lotion because her friend, a pediatrician, recommended it. According to her friend, traditional insect repellent lotions may have harmful effects to the brain! Thus, this is a safer alternative. In the packaging, it says that it’s 100% free of the chemical DEET, which …
Mac Powder Blush
Women with little contours on their face are familiar with the usefulness of blush in the daily cosmetic regimen. With proper application, blush can add depth and cosmetically construct cheekbones to the faces that lack them. It can also add color and life to skin complexions that …
Garnier Skin Naturals Light Perfect Fit and Relax Whitening Mask
I got this facial wrap mask at Watsons Store in Metro Market Market in Taguig. It was just like the mask I bought from Purederm but this one promises skin lightening effect on continues usage depending on your skin color of course.
Anyway I was after the skin lightening effect …
Secret Clear Gel Scent Expressions Antiperspirant Deodorant
After using the same brand of deodorant for months I felt that once again I was ready for a change. Since I’d used both Dove and Avon for some time I figured it wouldn’t hurt if I’d bought and used Secret this time, especially since I remember having a …
Nichido Eye Pencil Brown
Nichido Eye Pencil Brown is an eye pencil with a brown color. It only costs $1.44 but I purchased it in a cheaper price because the whole store was on sale when I bought it. I purchased it to use on my eyebrows. I chose the Eye pencil in …
C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Lip Shine
My absolute favorite lip gloss to wear is C.O. Bigelow Mentha Cinnamint Lip shine. It is super shiny and I swear it works just like a softening lip treatment that helps hydrate and plump your lips in no time. I love the cinnamon flavor it has and the way …
SUNUV SUNmini LED UV Nail Curing Lamp
I’ve been getting my nails done for the last 3 years and it was getting kind of expensive, considering that I had to pay for them every 3-4 weeks. I saw that lots of girls around me do it themselves, plus I’ve seen the whole thing done to my nails …
Revlon Lilac Pastelle Nail Polish
I saw this nail polish on one of my friend’s nails and it just looked so gorgeous on her, I just had to know what the name of the nail polish was. It was a beautiful lilac pastel color, which is so totally in this season. She brought me …
MAC Shy Girl Lipstick
MAC lipsticks are my obsession. I only really wear neutral colors like light pinks and nudes, but I am constantly buying the ones that MAC has to offer, even if they’re pretty similar to ones I already one. I love the MAC formulations and the pigmentation with their lipsticks. …
Aura Cacia Soothing Heat Bubble Bath
I hate being cold and one of the things I do to help fight off the cold is take a warm bubble bath with Aura Cacia Soothing Heat Bubble Bath. This bubble bath product is bright orange in color and reminds me of warmth just looking at the bottle. …
Jason Facial Wash and Scrub Apricot Scrubble
I never use chemical filled or unnatural body scrubs to exfoliate my skin. Instead, I use an all natural one and that is the Jason Facial Wash and Scrub Apricot Scrubble. I like this scrub because it replaces my old St. Ives facial and body scrubs with one product …
Loreal White Perfect Zooming Spot Corrector
Loreal Paris’s White Perfect line comes with this Zooming Spot Corrector product that specifically targets brown spots caused by too much exposure to the sun. True to Loreal’s reputation as the premium manufacturer of top-of-the-line cosmetics, Zooming Spot Corrector works like magic on my Asian skin. I’ve been using …
Bari Cosmetics Pure Ice Nailpolish - Crimson
Pure Ice is a brand of nail polish (from Bari cosmetics) that I found myself quite unfamiliar with when I was shopping. I’m a very picky person when it comes to nail polish for many reasons, so I usually stick with brands I know I can trust like Essie …
Jurlique Tranquil Bubble Bath
I am using Jurlique Tranquil Bubble Bath for a while and I love it when I can soak into my bathtub full of warm water and bubbles. The floral fragrance that floats into the air makes me feel floating over a hill full of flowers. I have found …
Coppertone Tanning Lotion SPF 8 Sunscreen
My family has been using Coppertone Lotions for as long as I can remember. Every time we get to the beach, my mom will always make it a point to bring Coppertone Lotion. This product has greatly evolved over the past years. They now have new creations to suit …
PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Foot & Elbow Cream with AHA
I used to be a blissfully contented stay-at-home mother, who could sit and work on my crafts and run my home jewelry business without a care in the world. But, as my kids got older, I knew it was time to get back into the work forced and give …
Dove Soap
I have been using Dove Soap before it became internationally popular, before those ads on having real beauty. I first knew about it through my dermatologist, who recommended that I use the product for my sensitive and dry skin. Back then, soaps with moisturizers infused in them were still …
DOVE Calming Night Beauty Body Wash
It is in the name that somehow influences us —“ Dove Calming Night Beauty Body Wash! I got hooked to the word “calming” and thought why not give it a try. After a hard day’s work and kids, I surely deserved a calming influence. …
Bionsen Roll-on Deodorant
I am very wary of the bad ingredients that go into most cosmetic products, and I’ve read some especially worrying reports about the possible link between breast cancer and parabens in deodorants. So I was specifically looking for a paraben-free deodorant when I came across this one on …
L’Occitane En Provence Verbena Body Lotion
Firstly, the packaging is so cute. It’s a long time since I had this product on my hands. I got the travel sizes long time ago from my grandma from the states and I thought the design of the cute bottles is so neat. Grandma told me it’s an …
Clinique Long Last Lipstick in All Heart
I just received this lipstick a couple of months ago, when Macy’s was featuring a Clinique bonus with a purchase. This lipstick in All Heart was included in the bonus. Actually, I think the customer could choose between two different lipstick shades: A Different Grape and All Heart. I …
St. Ives Swiss Vanilla Body Wash
There are two scents which I like. Vanilla and lavender. When I had my first St. Ive’s body was, I was so happy with what I experienced. Now, when I saw at the supermarket that St. Ives now comes with Swiss Vanilla extract, I decided to purchased it outrightly. …
Invite E Vitamin E Cream 100g
Invite E Cream is a moisturizing and healing cream enriched with concentrated Vitamin E. It soothes dry and scaly skin, reduces wrinkles, sunspots and also helps improve skin elasticity. For those who are skeptical and doubtful of its effects, trust me, it does what it promises.
I have always had …
ISO Daily Cleanse Shampoo
I am always looking for a good quality shampoo because I have a combination of dry and oily scalp skin, which is a problem! I need a hydrating shampoo, yet one that can thoroughly get rid of the oil in my hair. If the shampoo is doing too good …
Etude House Super Aqua Sun Guard SPF 35 / PA++
Summer is the time of the year wherein we get to relax at the beach. It is the time to get together with family and friends. Summer time comes with a hot temperature. This is actually the hottest season of the year. Amidst all these, we need to bear …
Pond’s Clear Solutions
I can’t imagine what will happen if my face is full of unclog pores, oily and lots of blackheads. I imagine how terrible my life is, if that will happen to me, maybe I will become single lady in my entire life, because no one will like me …
Luna Twilight Just Bitten Staining Balm in Eye Candy
The Product
Eye Candy shade is a nude peachy pink color with no shimmers.
The container is a sturdy, transparent black, rectangular plastic tube.
This has a faint sweet vanilla scent but I did not detect any taste.
This has a smooth and emollient texture.
This is US$18 online but this is being sold …
Markwins TCW Body Shimmer Cream
This Markwins TCW Body Shimmer Cream is another product that came in one of my makeup set by Markwins and this is another product that I really love. I’ve tried a lot of shimmer creams and this one is definitely one of my favorites, I love everything about it. …
MAC Club Eyeshadow
While I was browsing the MAC store the other day, I came upon this eyeshadow called Club, and I just had to check it out solely because of its name. Now I am definitely a club girl, I love going out to parties on weekends, and especially since the …
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