Cosmetics Reviews
Pond’s Skin Whitening Vitamin Facial Wash
Facial wash products are quite popular these days. There are quite a number of brands flooding on the TV too. Facial washes help you maintain a clean and clear face. Some face washes have this scrub effect that actually cleans out the pores in your skin. The normal ones …
Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer
This moisturizer claims to give you smooth clean face after several uses. This is the brand that my grandma is using and I have tried this after several attempts of looking for a perfect face moisturizer. I would love something that is more effective and intense in taking care …
St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser
It always fascinates me to see products which have natural contents and green tea is one of those which I am so excited to see. Green tea has been so beneficial to me. I have made this a daily ritual to drink it and having it as a source of …
Venus Embrace Razor
Being a frugal person, I always bought disposable razors because they were cheaper. So I didn’t think a really good razor was very economical. Who would want to spend so much on a razor?
So when the Venus Embrace razor first came out and it was being promoted, I …
E.L.F. healthy glow bronzing powder
Do you have pale skin, look like one of the undead? Or maybe it’s getting cooler in your neck of the woods and you’re losing color in your complexion. The best way I found to remedy these problems is to use bronzers. Bronzers have become a must have product …
Organic Pomegranate Shower Gel from 100 Percent Pure
I was looking for an organic fruity fun shower gel and decided to try the Organic Pomegranate Shower Gel from 100 Percent Pure and I have to say I actually like the way it cleanses my body and the way it smells. I really love the fact this shower …
Boots No 7 Maximum Volume Mascara
The Boots No 7 Maximum Volume Mascara gets a rating of 9 out of 10 in my opinion. I purchased the regular (non-waterproof) formulation of the mascara in the shade black for about eight dollars at Target. This was the first Boots No 7 mascara that I had ever …
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
I have been using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser since I was a teenager. Now, I have children of my own and I still have not found a product that cleanses my skin as well as this one. The product comes in various sizes, but I always purchase the sixteen …
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Celtic Sun
As a huge fan of nail polish, I was excited when China Glaze released a new line of neon polishes, great for summer time. I went to my local Sally’s Beauty Supply store as soon as possible and managed to get my hands on Celtic Sun and Flip Flop …
ScarAway Long Silicone Scar Healing Sheets
I used to have various insect bites which turned red. The problem was, over time they turned brown and so they left brown or dark scars on my skin. I was upset about it because before, those scars just can’t lighten, despite the many months I spent with a certain …
Yves Rocher Self tanners Bronze Nature
I really enjoy this tanner. Habitually, I cannot support the strong smell of selftanners, but this one is the first that have not given me a headhache. So, I’ve been surprised when I used it for the first time and then realized that I could put it on and …
Avon Sweet Shoppe Lip Balm in Chocolate
Our Nova Scotia winters and spring’s are very drying on the skin and lips. I frequently use lip balm sometimes alone, and sometimes over my lipsticks.
I received Avon’s Sweet Shoppe Lip Balm in Chocolate as a gift and its by far the fasting acting lip balm I have ever …
Mac Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Light Natural Powder
There are a lot of Mac Cosmetics powders and some have translucent and pearl finish and others are loose but for daily use I prefer the natural and average pressed powder and in the Light shade as this one is not too obvious and cakey when applied. This powder …
Lush Fair Trade Foot Lotion
I’ve first chanced upon Lush’s Fair Trade Foot Lotion when I searched the net for a good lotion for my tired feet. I grabbed a 100g tub of the lotion one day, and I immediately loved its scent. It’s also quite reasonably priced, too, at around $6.50 to $7.50 …
Maybelline Colorama Nail Polish 120 Urban Turquoise
If nail polishes are on sale I’ll always browse a bit just in case I see a color that I really like, even if I don’t necessarily need any more nail polish. I remember that at one point in time I only had three nail polishes and they were …
Clinique Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace
I first started seeing Clinique’s lipstick in Raspberry Glace a few years ago when it appeared in one of their free gifts with a purchase. That is a promotion that Clinique offers in several different department stores a few times a year. So I made a purchase, got the …
Wet n Wild Eyeliner Pencil, Black
I came across this product much by accident. I wear eye liner just about everyday, and usually I buy the Maybelline brand. I had been using the same brand for so long that it was merely out of habit that I purchased the same eye liner every …
Olay Total Effects face moisturizer
This product intrigued me when ever since it hit the Philippine market. It promises to make the skin look 7 years younger in just 7 days. It’s tempting so I’ve tried it. When applied it really have a nice finish. I just don’t like the smell of it. It …
Bare Escentuals Ruby Collection
I always have an inferiority complex about my complexion which is not so fare and have tried some products too that promise improvement in that section. The result was always not so great but some of them were not bad too. As I love shopping and nowadays when it’s …
Ponds Flawless White Visible Lightening Daily Cream
Ponds Flawless White Visible Lightening Daily Cream
I actually bought this after watching an advertisement about how it can clear blemishes and give you not just white, but rosy white complexion after seven days. From the name itself, I expected that I would have visibly whiter and lighter skin.
I already …
Rapid Lash Eyelash Renewal Serum
One of the many issues with getting older is that eyelashes and eyebrows often become more sparse and thin and do not grow as quickly or as thickly. My mom has suffered for years from her eyelashes becoming thinner every year, and she greatly resents having to wear mascara, …
Garnier’s Brightening Oil Control Scrub
I’m one of those unfortunate women who had an excessive oily skin problem since teenage days. I experienced pimple attacks every now and then. It was a struggle for me since I tried hard to keep my skin healthy. In my line of work, it’s very important to look …
Caress Daily Silk body wash
I don’t normally use body wash but while I was working at Walgreens as a beauty advisor and stocking this area of the beauty department I got curious. Many of the body washes spelled lovely but one bran in particular got my attention with their scents, variety and packaging, …
Jason Aloe Vera Ultra Comforting Moisturizing Cream
My favorite natural soothing moisturizing cream to use on my face and skin when it becomes sunburned or windburned is Jason Aloe Vera Ultra Comforting Moisturizing Cream. It comes in a small 4 ounce little plastic jar and is very affordable and effective to use for soothing my damaged …
Alberto V05 2 in 1 shampoo for normal hair
When it comes to hair care, in the means of shampooing and I come to trust the brand Alberto V05. I enjoy using their selection of products, knowing that I’m getting good quality for a good price. A majority of the time you can find V05 haircare products priced …
Vavoom Matrix Extra Full Freezing Spray
I have very long hair which reaches my waist. I love keeping them long as they make me feel extremely feminine. However keeping them this long takes a lot of effort especially considering I have oily scalp and have to wash my hair every single day. If I do …
Thicker Fuller Hair —“ Moisturizing Shampoo
This is cheap drug store shampoo I got when I was sleeping over at a friend’s place. I am so amazed with the performance of this shampoo. I have never thought cheap shampoo would work this well. They are very simply brand as Moisturizing Shampoo and they are from Thicker …
Casuelle Cacaobutter Stick
I got this Casuelle Cacaobutter Stick from my sister in law, when I traveled to my own country for Summer holiday. I told her that I had a problem with dry lips after few days arriving in the country.
The next day, she came to me and brought me this …
Noxema Triple Blade Razors
I stumbled across the Noxema Triple Blade razors while at the grocery store looking for a new shaving gel. The colors caught my eye and that they were triple blade instead of double bladed. I decided I would go ahead and give the product a try. …
Dove Invisible Dry Deododant
Finding the right deodorant is very difficult task. It takes hell lot of testing. You have to try several brands within your budget and it doesn’t suits you, you feel disappointing. I am 22 and I am using deodorant since I was 12. I don’t remember how much deodorants …
Avon SimplyPretty Shine No More Pressed Powder
In my experience, compact or pressed powders are the easiest and most convenient powders for me to use than loose powders or powders in bottles. I have tried white powders and colored powders. I have oily skin and I have to apply powder like every hour so my face …
Chanel No. 5 After Bath Powder
I bought a very expensive powder supposed to be given for my favorite celebrity. Unfortunately I failed to give it to her because we did not get a chance to meet. This powder stays at home for 2 weeks that I decided I should use it instead of stocking …
Body Shop Olive Glossing Shampoo
Recent and frequent trips to the beach left my hair dry and flaky. I didn’t want to wait in line in the salon and I was too lazy give myself a hot oil treatment. I decided to visit the Body Shop branch when I was in the mall. It …
Sally Hansen’s ‘Hard as Wraps ‘ Nail Treatment
Better than the more familiar “hard as nails”, “hard as wraps” keeps my nails from breaking. Available at Walmart, Walgreen, and most pharmacies, it is a superior product. It is meant to be stroked onto the nails under the color of your choice. I use it alone and it …
Jergens naturals daily moisturiser
I had used Jergens bar soap on and off for years but had never bought one of their moisturising products. Recently I was in my local drug store and a bottle of moisturiser with the Jergens name caught my eye. I picked it up and lo and behold it …
Philosophy Coconut Frosting Shower Gel
Philosophy is known for constantly putting out 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath in an endless variety of scents. These scents range from food scents (like cinnamon buns) to fruit scents (apricots and cream) to tropical-drink scents (senorita margarita). It is mind-boggling to me, because it literally feels …
Maybelline Fruity Jelly Lipgloss in Love Apple
This is definitely one of my coveted glossy lip products. It’s an ideal alternative or back-up in the absence of lip balms. I’ve obtained a bunch of other lip gloss but I always take an en route back to this modestly-priced fruity jelly lip gloss by Maybelline. …
Juice Organics Brightening Facial Kit
For the past month, I have been using the Juice Organics Brightening Facial Kit. It comes with a brightening face wash and moisturizer. Both skin care products I am absolutely in love with. They cleanse and nourish my skin very well without leaving it feeling irritated and dried out. …
Garnier Ultra Doux conditioner
Although I have been using Garnier shampoos and conditioners for ages I really can’t say that I’ve ever found any of them that really suited me. I was never 100% satisfied with any of them and I have really tried a bunch of them. I just came back from …
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo
I purchased a bottle of this shampoo after I’d highlighted my hair about a month prior. I hated having my painstakingly applied highlights fade, so I figured it was worth the price tag (I paid $6.99) which isn’t even that high compared to shampoos that do more than …
Aussie aussome volume styling mousse in maximum hold
I hadn’t bought an Aussie hair product in years. Can’t say why, I usually enjoyed them. I guess it was because I enjoy trying so many different shampoo’s, conditioners and styling aids that I forgot about this brand. Recently I was in my drug store and a bottle of …
Bio Oil Skincare
I have over the years tried every beauty cream going and I have to say that for me to recommend something is rare indeed! However, Bio Oil is a product that I do recommend and quite highly.
First of all a bit about it, Bio Oil contains Purcellin oil which …
Finesse Hair Mousse
I bought this product after I smelled it off the hair of a friend. I thought the scent was lovely, and I asked if it was because of some shampoo. She said that it was Finesse Hair Mousse. I had never used mousse before, and frankly, I had no …
L’Oreal Elvive Re-Nutrition Night Serum for Hair
If you are as ancient as me (42!) you might remember that in the old days of the 1970s the only thing resembling a conditioning hair serum was a tube of cream called Vitapoint I think. This was a cream that you smoothed sparingly onto your hair that …
Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream
My mom swears by Olay, and I trust her, because her skin is so dewy and glowy, even when mine is flaking off in the winter winds (I’m kidding! But it’s a scary thought). In order to make my wallet happy, I usually end up prowling the aisles of …
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Spf 50+
I have been concerned about ageing skin for quite some time and I know that the one and a half hour drive from my house to the office just aggravates the problem. As I have not been consistent about wearing sunblock over the years, I figured that it was …
Assured Blue Mint Antiseptic Mouth Rinse
I don’t always use mouth rinse, but recently decided to use some. I wanted my mouth to be a little fresher, because it was starting to feel dry and sticky all of the time. I felt like I was suffering form morning breath all day. Also I smoke and …
Etude House Color Me Nude Lip Concealer
Etude House opened a few months ago here in manila and I decided to check it out immediately by browsing through the internet. And one of the products that caught my attention (besides the BB cream) was their Color Me Nude Lip Concealer. So when I got to the …
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