Cosmetics Reviews
Degree Women Sheer Powder Invisible Solid Deodorant
I purchased this Degree when I discovered our local Kmart was out of the Dove I usually buy, because I’ve had good luck with Degree products in the past. They were a buy one, get one free deal in this scent only, so I went for it.
Upon opening it …
Bath and Body Works Cucumber Melon Body Lotion Signature Collection
Since this is one of the signature collection of Bath and Body works lotion, it comes in a more special bottle, with the great fragrance. I like the bottle because it’s transparent, looking like a glass and it has a silver cover which adds attraction to the overall packaging. …
L’Oreal Telescopic mascara
As a contact lens wearer with sensitive skin, I am very careful about what I put near my eyes, and tend to keep make-up for special occasions. As these occasions quite often involve a stint as a part-time jazz singer, it is important that I look as glamorous as …
Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer Potion
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 …
St.Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish & Blackhead Control
Pimples and blackheads can be the one of the most aggravating and self esteem attackers that a person, especially a teenager like myself can face. It can make you feel ashamed or dirty to have such impurities scattered across our …
Glam GlowTingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask
If you know anything about Sephoa products, then you know that they have some wonderful items, especially for skin. I’ve been using the Sephora GlamGlow Facial mud mask for years and I would recommend it to older, aging women looking for a way to preserve their skin.
There are many things …
Sleek Storm i-Divine Palette
I purchased this on an impulse for £6.49 at my local Superdrug, which I am extremely glad I did because of the excellent value for money it gives you and also the quality of the palette. It works out at 54 pence per shade which one cannot argue with …
Estee Lauder Turbolash All Effects Motion Mascara
Sometimes, I cannot believe how much I enjoy trying new and innovative makeup and cosmetic products. I admit, some work out well and are a great purchase, but others end up being not-so-smart buys. Recently, a friend and I went over the border to do some cross-border shopping in …
Joe Fresh Nail Polish in Gunmetal
I have been in love with nail polish for the longest time and I love collecting nail polishes from various brands. I already love Joe Fresh apparel so when they had come out with their own nail polish line, I immediately went to check it out. As their apparels, …
Anne French Hair Removal cream
A depilatory cream that I used long back. I have seen that the whole usage of cream to remove hair is bit of a long procedure, The offensive smell would be hardest to tolerate. I felt that the smell of the cream is bit like rotten …
Sonia Kashuk Jet Set Liquid Liner in Black
I bought this eyeliner when I was in a bit of a rush, and I couldn’t get to a Sephora to pick up my usual Urban Decay eyeliner. For the price, it is a really great substitute in terms of the actual liner, but I am not a fan …
Ambi Skincare Fade Cream
I picked up this product after hearing a lot about it on television and in print. After passing by it about three times, I decided to buy it for around $4. One thing I noticed about it right off the bat is how nice the packaging is. It’s very …
Garnier Fructis Shampoo
Garnier Fructis shampoo has always been a favorite of mine. I usually switch between Dove shampoo and Garnier Fructis shampoo, but if I had to choose between the two I would choose Garnier Fructis shampoo any day. Perhaps the best thing about all of the Garnier Fructis Shampoos is …
Avon Mark Berry Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint
This is a great little product that I carry with me everywhere. I love the natural looking tint of the blush. It is a cream blush and is great for any skin tone. It blends very easily and looks perfect.
It does not stay on long though. I do have …
Watsons Virgin Coconut Oil Moisturizing Body Butter
The Product
The container is a 150-gram plastic jar with a gold screw cap.
I did not notice a coconut scent to this but instead, this has a very pleasant sweet floral scent which I really love.
This has a soft but thick consistency that does not fall or go anywhere even …
Acuvue Contacts
I have been wearing these contacts for years now. I have never had a problem with them. As long as I take care of them they last quite a long time and they don’t get ripped easily. They are moist and don’t dry out until I am ready to …
Chapstick Lipbalm
If you look inside my bag everyday, you’ll see in it a Chapstick Lipbalm, which is really a necessity to me whenever I’m out of the house. You see, my lips dry easily. Whether it’s summer or not, it dries up. When it’s summer, I sometimes get “wind burn”. …
L.A. Colors Moisturizing Glossy Lips Sheer Lip Gloss in Jelly Bean
The Product
Jelly Bean shade is a nice transparent rosy pink with no shimmers.
The container is a squeeze tube with a slant fuzzy applicator attached to it.
The scent is mildly sweet and no particular taste.
The texture is thick and sticky.
The price is only Php60 in our country or around $1.
My …
Baby Lips By Maybelline
Having been a fan of Revlon’s lip butters I was pretty anxious to try this product. I actually saw online that this was a product that was very similar but actually a little better than the Revlon Lip Butters were. I tried to find this product at Wal-Mart was …
Rimmel London Glam Eyes Lash Flirt Volume & Lift Mascara
If your like me, finding mascaras that work consistently and knowing whether they’re good or not, is always a challenge. I always need to constantly buy new mascaras hoping that they work well and most of the time, I waste my money. Luckily, I came across a mascara that …
Bare Minerals Primer
I have been a Bare Minerals user for about three years now. However, I recently discovered that I had been using the wrong shade. So, when I went to the store one of the sales associates helped me pick out a new shade that suited me better and gave …
Suave Thick and Full Shampoo
Suave Thick and Full Shampoo comes in a standard, white, 14.5 oz plastic bottle. The shampoo is designed to give volume to naturally fine or flat hair. According to Suave’s statement on the back of the bottle, “the formula enriched with pro-vitamin B5, C, and E penetrates hair shaft …
Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad Natural Smoke Eyeshadow
The last quad eyeshadow I purchased from Maybelline was absolutely gorgeous, although I purchased it during the Summer, it was a blend of blues and grays, so since it consisted of more cool colors, I figured the best season it would go with was Winter! Luckily I still have …
Durafresh Professional Oral Rinse
Amongst all the mouthwashes I have used and tested, this was my favorite so far. This oral rinse is a concentrated one with a strong anti-bacterial protection and it is alcohol-free, sweetener-free, ph balanced, and has long-lasting protection which even lasts for up to 8 hours! This has on …
Jenness Farm Buttermilk Bath Salt in Cranberry Orange
My favorite thing to do when I am not feeling to hot is soak in a warm bath filled with delightful bath salts. One of my favorite bath soaks to use is the Jenness Farm Buttermilk Bath Salt in Cranberry Orange. The scent is so delightful and calming and …
White Rain Extra Hold Hair Spray
White Rain Extra Hold Hair Spray is a great hair product accessory. It comes in a handy pump bottle that is easy to use and comes out in a light mist. White Rain Extra Hold Hair Spray that I use is the unscented version. It holds …
Nivea Sun Children’s Sun Lotion SPF 50
When we had a last-minute and very spontaneous outing at the beach, I had no sunblock left and available in my house and I had to buy a sunblock with a high SPF as I’m really scared of getting skin cancer due to the very harsh rays of the …
Cover Girl Exact Eyelights Mascara
Cover Girl Exact Eyelights is a very unique mascara and I enjoy wearing it because it has an unusual look to it. This mascara actually has gold highlights in it. I would have never purchased this for myself, but my daughter bought it for me so I …
St. Ives Soothing Oatmeal Shea Butter Lotion
I loved the scent of Shea butter with oatmeal from St. Ives product lotion. It helps relieve my dry skin and perfectly nourish my skin. It helps removes dirt and removed excess oil, oats are highly recommended for itchy and irritated skin.
I often experienced itchiness of skin due to …
Lakme Face Magic
Lakme Face Magic is a daily wear soufflé. I have oily skin which is prone to break out into acne at any time. I bought this foundation as it is oil free and contains cucumber extracts. Since cucumber soothes and suits my skin well so I had thought to …
Nivea Cream
I usually have very oily acne prone skin, especially in the summer months, my skin is pretty much drenched with oil. But for some reason, during the winter months, my skin is parched like paper and is dry to the point that dry skin actually flakes off my face. …
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Ultra-foam Cleanser
I purchased this cleanser at our local Wal-Mart about a month ago. It was on clearance for $6.00 and is a 6 ounce bottle. The cleanser comes in a pump and appears liquid until you dispense it. Once dispensed, the cleanser looks like foam. The …
Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Shea Butter Body Bar
One of the organic and natural bars of soap I like to use is Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Shea Butter Body Bar. It is made with all natural and organic ingredients that are very nourishing, cleansing, and moisturizing to my very sensitive skin. I even like that …
Jason Ultra Comforting Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream
I woke up in the middle of the night to my cat jumping on my face with his sharp pointy claws, which gave me one hell of a good cat scratch. I tried everyone from Neosporin to vitamin E cream to help heal it up, but nothing seemed to …
Estee Lauder Lucidity Translucent Loose Power
Estee Lauder is quickly becoming my favourite cosmectics company. When it comes to my skin-type (combination) and color (if they made a foundation for me it would be called “Corpse”!!!), I know that I won’t be disappointed if I spend the extra money on an Estee Lauder product. …
Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
I was on the brink of losing ideas of which shampoo to use for my anti-dandruff. I do have a basic shampoo and conditioner but the problem of my anti-dandruff keeps persists.
Therefore, my friend recommended me to Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. I tried using …
Avon Planet Spa Olive Oil Whipped Body Cream
I have suffered dry skin since I was a child and I’ve been using different creams, milks and lotions since I can remember. I don’t like oils because they make my skin too greasy and I have developed some kind of aversion towards them so I don’t buy them …
Clairol nice’neasy
I recently used Clairol’s nice’easy to color my hair. I used the Dark Auburn color. I had gotten this on sale at Walgreen’s. I have used many hair coloring kits in the past by many different manufacturers so I consider myself something of an expert.
I really liked Clairol”s nice’neasy …
Telescopic Mascara L’oreal
L’oreal claims that this mascara will give you really long eyelashes, in fact if the adverts are to be believed, it will look like you have false lashes on. Your lashes will be lengthened dramatically and your lashes will be seperated. This at least is the product …
EOS Organic Lip Balm in Summer Fruit
Influenced by the hype, I jumped into the EOS lip balm bandwagon. EOS breaks the mold and comes up with quirky lip balms in twist-off egg-shaped packaging. I bought one because the product was an eye candy. What’s the correlation between egg and lip balm? …
Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer
I recently purchased the Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer. This is another one of the many new drugstore products that has recently hit shelves at my local CVS. Is it just me or are drugstore products getting not only becoming better quality but also becoming so much more expensive? I …
Nioxin Volumizing Reflectives Thickening Gel 150 ml
I bought this hair gel for $17.95 at the Great Clips hair salon over a year ago, but I haven’t been able to finish it. The Nioxin shampoo and conditioner combo, I’d done with a long time ago, but not this one.
It’s not because it doesn’t work. …
Bobbi Brown Chrome Eye Shadows
I do not own much of Bobbi Brown product however I do love their Chrome Eye shadows collection. I was so in love with the gold, silver and pewter shades. I got all three of them after trying them swiftly on my palm. I can’t believe how awesome the …
Avon Senses Roll On Deodorant Tropics
I don’t tend to use Roll On Deodorants all that often but I like to have them in the house. Well I say that I don’t use them that often, but what I mean by that is for everyday use in the morning. I just don’t feel that they …
Lancome Translucence Pressed Powder in Bisque
I don’t use pressed powder every day, but when I do it’s Lancome’s Translucence Pressed Powder in the Bisque shade that I choose. Costing $29 it’s not the cheapest available, but the flawless finish it gives my skin is amazing and easily the best in comparison to other similarly …
Colorful Artist Palette
I bought this because I wanted a bunch of different color in eye shadow. Overall I love this product because you get eye shadow in almost every color. The colors are vibrant, bright, noticeable, and make my eyes look great. There are blues, browns, greens, white, gray and a …
Eos Lip Balm Sphere in Lemon Drop
I saw this egg shaped lip balm called Eos Lip Balm Sphere in Lemon Drop. I actually picked some up and gave it a try. I actually like the lemon flavor and scent it had and the way it lightly moisturized my lips. The lip balm container is a …
Mineral SPF Primer SPF 30 by Becca
I first encountered this make-up when I read it in a magazine. The owner is Rebecca Morrice Williams. She was a make-up artist but her quest to look for a perfect foundation which is lightweight on the skin led her to create her own make-up line. The brand is …
TIGI Catwalk “Sexed - up” Conditioner
The first time I purchased TIGI Catwalk’s “sexed up” body building conditioner, I did so because it was 70% off the regular price. TIGI is pretty expensive, being a salon brand and I’m used to sticking with more ‘college-budget’ friendly brands such as Dove. Now that I’ve tried it however, …
Babyliss 323D NEU 27400 Hair Crimper
My mother had this hair crimper that she handed down to me. She used it in my younger years which was during the 90’s. Hair crimps may be way too old-fashioned for some but I see famous people like Beyonce and Tyra Banks nail the style so well, so …
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