Cosmetics Reviews
Nivea Visage Sparkling White Whitening Toner
This Nivea toner acts like a mild astringent that clarifies skin with continued use. I use it every night before going to sleep. I apply it on my face and neck. I’m a fan of Nivea products (I also use their deodorant) because of the mild ingredients used that …
Tea Nail Hardener by International Cosmetics Manufacturer Inc.
I bought this nail polish a couple of years ago from the local Walgreens. I chose the color “Blue Dream #14”, because it’s such a pretty sky blue. The 5 ounce bottle was only $1.99. The hardener is toluene and formaldehyde free (very important if you’re sensitive to chemicals) …
Dual-Ended Lipstick & Lip Gloss from Avon
I highly appreciate Avon for coming up with new innovations to cater the needs of their consumers. They always feature 2-in-1 products which i think is very cost effective. Anyway, Dual-Ended Lipstick & Lip Gloss is one of their several products that I totally admire. This product comes in …
Acne Free Severe Acne Treatment System
I recently purchased the Acne Free Severe Acne Treatment System. I have the most stubborn acne ever. I thought that it would go away after my teenage years but I still get breakouts all of the time. This frustrates me to no end and means that I spend a …
Ever Bilena Powder Foundation
It took me sometime to look for a powder foundation I could use when the one I was using for a long time was suddenly phased out. It took me several products before I found Ever Bilena’s Powder Foundation a few months ago. I was really satisfied and relieved …
MUAD hydrating toner
I simply love this toner. I have gone through many many toners but was generally quite unsatisfied with most of them until i found this one.
It simply rehydrates the skin very well after using the Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating wash. It was recommended to me by the sales assistant along …
Silka Whitening Herbal Soap
I have been using different brands of bath soaps. I always experiment for soaps that would best suit my needs. I have used a lot of bath soaps from whitening, to moisturizing or even anti-aging bars. Anyway, this time my review is on the cheapest whitening soap that I …
Nars Nail Polish Mash and Midnight
I do not usually put a nail polish with my nails as I hate the heavy feeling it brings on my nails and hands. Some nail polish gives that kind of feeling. I do not like uneasy feeling to have with my hand so I rather put nothing on …
Zamian Gold Cacao Pack
Few months ago, I was introduced to Zamian Gold Cacao Pack mask. This is an all natural mask that contain 99.9% Gold powder (Yes, you read right, gold), aloe extract, cacao powder and collagen. This is a top selling mask in Korea and claim to be use by celebrities …
Yves Rocher Provençal Lavandin Shower Gel
Before I start I must say that although lavender is a bit of a ‘love it or hate it’ fragrance for most people, I’m not too fussed either way with it. So when I received two bottles of Yves Rocher Provençal Lavandin shower gel as a Christmas present I …
Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit
Although I love the way that professional manicures look, I do not like the high prices that are associated with them. I purchased this kit a few weeks ago because I wanted to be able to do my own manicures and pedicures during the summertime. Because I …
Teen Spirit Sweet Strawberry
The name implies Teen but I use it anyway.I have always liked the smell of strawberry anything.
It goes on clear, so no white residue on your clothing.I perspire a lot so I keep a stick in my bedroom and a few in the medicine cabinet
Teen Spirit comes in many …
Bliss Serious Seaweed Cellulite Soap
Now I don’t normally buy into these claims that soaps can reduce cellulite or remove wrinkles and all these anti-aging or crazy claims. I tend to believe that exercise and a healthy lifestyle can achieve these effects well enough on their own, but most people like to look for …
Nivea Body Sheer Moisture Spray
Nivea Body Sheer Moisture Spray is a very lightweight, spray-on body moisturizer. It comes in a 6.8 fl. oz. white plastic bottle with a removable blue cap. The bottle is priced around $5.50.
The formula is designed for normal to dry skin. Nivea claims that it will keep the skin …
Lady Remington Shaver
I paid $8 for this tiny hand held white and purple battery operated shaver at the local Dollar General. I was tired of spending money on disposable razors especially after I managed to get a pack of defective razors with warped blades on them that were both useless and …
Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion
So last Sunday I picked up some Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion. Oh my gosh, I have to say it was amazingly moisturizing and soothing to my rough red irritated skin. I have only been using this body lotion for 4 days and my skin is the softest …
Cover Girl Smoothwear Liptints in Next to Nude
The Product
Next to Nude shade is a shimmery light skin tone color.
The container is a squeeze plastic tube with a slant-tip applicator.
This has a mild sweet vanilla scent but I did not detect any particular taste.
This has a medium consistency, not too thick, not too thin.
I bought this on …
Nars Lip Gloss in Chihuahua
The Product
Chihuahua shade is a milky light pinkish mauve color with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is a matte, narrow, long, and rectangular plastic tube with a black cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
I was not able to detect any particular scent or taste from this lip …
Lancome Renergie Lifting Foundation
I recently purchased the Lancome Renergie Lifting Foundation. I bought it because I have tried samples of Lancome foundations in the past and have really loved the coverage and the finish they provide. The foundations are very expensive, but every once in awhile, I decide to splurge on makeup …
Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Splash
Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Splash is a body spray that you can find in any Bath and Body Works store in the USA.As its name suggests, it has a very sweet and pleasant sugary smell.
Indeed, this body spray is a great substitute for perfume for a number of reasons. …
Avon Anew Platinum Cleanser
I want to start off by sharing the unique way I came to own this item. One Sunday as I took my regular seat in church, I was handed a rather large bag. I noticed all the female churchgoers had a similar bag. As I peeked inside the bag …
Lubriderm daily moisturizer with SPF 15 lotion
I’ve been using scented lotion for many years now but I don’t put some lotion in the morning before I go to work.Why? Because when I get perspire I don’t like the smell and it’s greasy. I also noticed that there’s no changes in my skin texture. I am …
Skinfood Lettuce and Cucumber Emulsion
My oily skin had turned me into a cynic against certain kinds of moisturizers. I reacted similarly upon hearing a thing about skinfood’s emulsions. Of the many products skinfood has to offer, their emulsions piqued my curiosity the most, because I’ve never heard of such a thing. …
Iron Man
Having recently watched both Iron Man and The Dark Knight again I began to think about the two movies. I am convinced that one of them is the best comic book movie ever made, the only question is which.
That is where it becomes hard. Both movies have nearly …
Dove Regenerating Hand Cream
I bought this product because I had a coupon, but I’m not sure if I would purchase it again. The packaging is extremely attractive - a very dramatic dark blue upside-down tube with white and gold writing. The cream itself is a little strange as there are …
Pantene Pro-V Shampoo for women of color
Pantene Pro-V shampoo for people of color is a great stuff. I used to use the pantene line for hydrating curls but once they came out with this new line I quickly switched. I only had to try it once to know it was great. The cost of is …
Avon Hollywood Starlet Body Scrub
This is a new scent out in Avon which is part of the Senses range. This range has been out for a while and the products all kind of look the same, but this one looks a bit different than the others in the range, and this looks a …
Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme
This is a very popular product among the beauty community, especially among nail polish fanatics. It is a product that helps nails and finger tips look healthy in an instant and give them a more polished look. I bought this product due to all the rave reviews that I …
Softsoap Coconut Body Scrub Wash
In my line of work, I usually go around places and stay there for a couple of weeks. I usually stay at hotels. I always bring along my own body wash because I really don’t like the ones that they have in the hotels. In my opinion, I think …
White Rain Volumizing Mousse Extra Hold
In certain occasions when I’m running late and just need a quick fix, I reach for this styling mousse to give my hair an instant oomph. Due to the heavy mix of conditioners and enriched treatments I apply at a regular basis, the normal condition of my hair …
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub
Something very bad happened to my skin when I hit 30 years old-the pimples that I was fortunate enough not to have when I was a teenager suddenly began appearing at a certain time of the month. It was never bad enough for me to begin some sort of medication …
Super Nails Manchester TN
I am not a vain person, but I don believe in looking your best when you have to go out in public. I have my nails done once a week so they will look good for church on Sundays. The place I use is local to Manchester and …
Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara
I tried this because Smashbox Bionic Mascara was too heavy for me. I wanted to give my lashes a rest from the mascara I have right now. I was looking for something less sticky and so I tried Clinique as an alternative because I have heard that this brand has …
Vaseline Intensive Care Dry Skin Lotion
I have an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder wherein I tend to wash my hands frequently resulting to a dry and rough skin. And even though I put on some expensive fragrant lotion almost every time, it didn’t make the palms of my hands soft and smooth. I found a great solution …
Brycreem Hair Styling cream
Brylcreem, Hair styling cream, one of the most popular hair creams used in India. Everyone wants their hair to look soft and shiny and with apply the cream it gives the wet look throughout the day. It’s non-sticky and gives the wet look throughout the day and I must …
Godrej Renew Permenent hair colour cream
Hair is an important part of our body. It can change your looks and personality. Along with many hair problems, Greying of hair is a major problem.
I also faced similar problem of grey hair. To overcome this problem, one of my friend recommandat me for Godrej …
Dermalogics V10 Natural Tech 30 Eye Make-up Remover Pads
I picked up this mini pack of eye make-up remover pads from the section at the supermarket for the travel toiletries. I got them from Morrisons and they were really cheap at about 50p or something. I would not recommend that you buy these pads because I …
Givenchy Le Prisme Visage
This is another signature product from Givenchy that I totally adore. The prisme revolutionary concept was pioneered by Givenchy and thus I believe they offer one of the best in the market. I love the idea that the company is continuously revamp the Le Prisme concept and I was …
Vichy Laboratories: Aqualia Thermal Face Cream
I had been using the Vichy skin care product line before I had discovered essential oils. I have had a lot of good experiences with their products, since I have used their face washes, their sunscreens, and some of their other face moisturisers. This particular one, Aqualia Thermal, was …
Pretty Nails Instant Nail Polish Remover
Pretty Nails Instant Nail Polish Remover is nail polish remover with a twist. Instead of it just being nail polish in a bottle, it is nail polish that is in it’s own container with a small sponge. You place your finger inside the little opening in the sponge and …
Avon Winter Rose Bubble Bath
I just love to lie in a Hot Bubble Bath. I always have a few different Bubble Bath in use as I don’t like to just keep using the same scent on 1 all the time. It would make more sense to just keep using the same bottle as …
Almay Intense I-Color Eyeliner Crayon in Raisin Quartz
I really like colored eyeliner because I feel like it can make an every day look pop and be a little more fun and exciting without being over the top. I especially love these kind of looks for the spring, and my favorite colored eyeliner would have to be …
Hair One: Hair Cleanser and Conditioner Olive Oil for Dry Hair
I have thick naturally curly hair which tends to be on the frizzy and dry side. I am constantly looking for a product that, not only helps me manage my curls, but also nourishes them. I found that in Hair One’s Hair Cleanser and Conditioner.
The back of the …
Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Okay, so I haven’t really heard of Aveeno until I was reading an anti aging guide on Total Beauty. I was looking for the best anti aging creams for my mom, and its Positively Ageless Lotion or something received glowing reviews from its customers. There was also a time …
Tangle Teezer Original Professional Detangling Brush
I have had completely naturally or chemically free African American hair for about a year and a half now. Before chopping off all of my chemically processed hair, I had relaxed hair for most of my life. One of the things that I enjoyed about having straight …
Alba Organics Hawaiian Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil
One of the natural body oils I have been using in my bath and for massaging into my skin is Alba Organics Hawaiian Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil. I like this body oil because it is free from dyes and is highly moisturizing. I even like that it contains …
Colgate active flouride toothpaste
I switched to Colgate active flouride toothpaste about 4 years ago, when a dentist recommended it to me .My problem was some dental cavities .Since them I have been using Colgate toothpaste.Earlier I was using other gel type toothpastes.After that i never developed any dental complaints so …
Blistex Med Plus Cherry Lip Balm
My lips are almost always cracked, dry and chapped, and as a result I am always keen to try out something that can remedy the situation. I have a huge stock of lip products, but I don’t use majority of them because most of them don’t do what they …
Apricot Scrub: Exfoliate
I usually do not like to buy products that use fillers. If you research what a filler really is you will see it comes from a rendering plant. Don’t look that up unless you want to have a shock about what your putting on your face. But I will …
Suave Moisturizing Almond and Shea Butter Shampoo
I am typically not a big fan of Suave products but I have been using the Suave Moisturizing Almond and Shea Butter Shampoo and I have to say I have fallen in love with it. Best of all it was so affordable and made from quality ingredients such as …
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