Cosmetics Reviews
Givenchy Le Prisme Eye Shadow Quartet in Blue Collection
My wish to own a Givenchy eye shadow has finally been granted. It’s time to spill what I think about the le prisme eye shadows. I think the Givenchy team really deserves some merits (and that explicably shows in the price tag!) for their smart approach at …
Secret Spring Breeze Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant
I generally try to switch my deodorants around a bit, because I’ve got this fear that my body will eventually get used to it if I keep using only one particular brand and type. There’s that and the fact that I just love trying new things sometimes. That’s why I …
Dove Body Wash
I bought Dove body wash to serve both washing and moisturizing needs of my skin. Dove body wash comes as a moisturizing wash with exfoliating beads. But these beads pose me sustaining pain. These beads which are blue in color are hard to be washed. It will make my …
Clearogen Acne System
I heard really good things about this system, and I even called them regarding a few questions I had. I explained my type of acne to the lady and she said that because I was experiencing hormonal acne this system would most likely work for me. They offered a …
LiPPeace Balm
The Lippeace lip treatment balm comes in a very convenient and squeezable 10 ml tube. I really love this lip balm, both my mother and I have been using it for years. The design of the tube is very efficient, it is made of a soft plastic, which makes …
Myra Facial Moisturizer
It was nearly a week before Christmas when my husband came home from the office one late afternoon. He had a grocery bag in one hand with different gifts from officemates, suppliers and clients. We opened each present one after the other and the last one we opened gave …
Breathe happiness moisture body lotion
I shop at a lot of differnt stores and I enjoy a bargain when I can find one. I have chopped at the CVS Pharmacy Dundalk, Md and I bought this great little product called Breathe Happiness Moisture body lotion.
I like the Breathe Happiness Moisture body lotion …
Anew Alternative Intensive Whitening Treatment
I hate to admit it but I once looked more older than my actual age and I blamed it on my active life as an athlete. Most of the time I play lawn tennis, no matter what time of the day–may …
Careline 12 Shades Eyeshadow
I bought this Careline Eyeshadow Set in Watsons. It’s available in any Careline carrying stores, mostly drugstores or in supermarket. It only costs P130 or $2.89 which doesn’t hurt and it fits for a student-friendly budget. It’s 12 grams and I think I’m getting what I’ve paid for with …
Janet collection Scandal I Wig
I purchased this wig because I figured I needed an easy versatile wig, that can fall both into the glam category and the formal category. So I did a little web browsing, and I came upon the wig Scandal from the Janet Collection. It really met my wants, as …
Wahl Clip ‘n Trim 79900 Hair Trimmer
I used to cut men’s hair and so I needed a decent trimmer to get the hair around the ears and neckline, as well as for shaving hair down for the ones who liked it super short. I bought the Wahl Clip ‘n Trim 79900 Hair Trimmer because …
ScarAway 100% Silicone Gel Serum
I used ScarAway Silicone Gel Serum as part of my treatment to get rid of a scar on the right leg, which was a result of a burn. ScarAway Gel costs $32 online, which was less expensive than other products.
When it arrived at home, I used it right …
Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Red Red Red
I don’t wear red lipstick often, because it is so vivid, and I have to be very careful that I apply it correctly. My lips are not full, so if I don’t watch out, I will end up putting the lipstick on past the line of my lower lip. …
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Even though I have oily and acne-prone skin, I have realized that I still need a good moisturizer because my skin still needs all the moisture it can get. So, I have decided to look for the best moisturizer for my skin and my cousin suggested that I use …
Back to Basics Raspberry Almond Reparative Conditioner
I recently purchased the Back to Basics Raspberry Almond Reparative Conditioner. As a disclaimer, I first need to explain that I am a huge conditioner girl. I know that a lot of people shy away from using a ton of conditioner because they are afraid that it will weigh …
Ann French Oriental Rose Hair Removing Cream
For the last few years I have always used waxing or shaving to remove unwanted hair from the body. Although I seemed satisfied with the results, the monotony of using the same method of hair removal made it significant for me to try something different in order to keep …
Avon Skin so Soft Satin Glow Daily Body Moisturiser
Well today there are so many products that promise self tanning after frequent use and this one is one of them. I like my skin to look tanned so I bought it from my Avon Lady and she told me that other customers are pleased with it. I took …
Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Brush Foundation
I have recently developed a major obsession with Yves Saint Laurent make up products of all kinds. It is a wonderful, albeit very expensive brand that has a wide variety of very effective products. I consider the most important part of my make up routine to be the application …
Cover FX Clear Prep Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment
I have recently been using the Cover FX Clear Prep Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment. That is a very long name for what is basically just a foundation primer with supposed acne fighting properties. Normally, I use much cheaper drugstore brand primers like the Boots No7 Shine Free …
Revlon Nail Enamel: 020 Pure Pearl
I am a big fan of Revlon I love all their face and lip products. I had never tried Revlon Nail Enamels before and had always been considering to get one as they have a huge variety of shades.
My all time favorite shades in nail colors are …
25-hour Foundation by Rimmel London
In my quest for a foundation that lasted all day I came across this product by Rimmel London. It was a foundation that said it lasted up to 25 hours while still looking fresh. I paid almost nine ($9.00) for the little tube and purchased a medium natural …
Fekkai Glossing Kit
My hair can get really dry and frizzy sometimes, especially since I use a lot of heat on my hair. I blow dry and flat iron after every time that I wash my hair and sometimes my regular smoothing and anti frizz products are not enough to make my …
Dove Pro-Age Body Wash
While I was recently browsing through WalMart, I encountered a demonstrator who was representing the Dove Pro-Age line of beauty products. After explaining the ingredients that would put nutrients back into my skin, she gave me a sample bottle of the body wash. When I brought it …
Avene: Moisturizing Self Tanning Lotion
This product is very misleading when it comes to a tanning lotion.
Being a paler Caucasian I felt the need to try something to become tanned. I didn’t want to burn my skin going to a tanning salon, or spray tan. My skin is very sensitive so when …
Olay Total Effects Night Firming Cream
I am very concerned about the signs of aging. Being in this certain age, I am proactive in trying to fight off the signs of aging on my face. Women are notoriously known for being vain and wanting to look half their age and I guess its normal. In …
Neutrogena Deep Cream Cleanser
Throughout the years I have bought and tried out many facial cleansers that always ends with me throwing away half of the product. The results were always the same: drying of my skin with redness or moisturized face with breakouts. There is one product that I am …
Bench Blackhead strips
Oily skin really is one of the main problems in all people specially during puberty and up. I have really oily skin, and it really follows, that with oily skin, there are usually blackheads and whitehead, usually around the nose area. The part that I most hate in my …
Jason Normalizing Tea Tree Oil Treatment Conditioner
A creamy soothing natural tea tree hair conditioner I have been using this week to help soothe my super itching red scalp is the Jason Normalizing Tea Tree Oil Treatment Conditioner. The conditioner provides comfort from the itching and it has been helping my scalp’s ph balance, balance back …
New York Color Smooth Skin Pressed Powder
I tried this product after seeing it being advertised on clearance at a local discount store, and I found that it did an okay job. Normally, I choose to wear mineral cosmetics since they create a flawless looking complexion without being too heavy on my skin. However, …
Garnier Mineral Deodorant 48 hour protection (roll-on)
I am somewhat distrustful of Garnier products, having been disappointed with a number of different cosmetics from their merchandise. However, when they introduced their new deodorants line, the advertising campaigns were pervasive enough to interest me, and upon being offered a roll-on deodorant at a sale, with prize lowered …
Black Opal Essential Fade Complex
I occasionally suffer from acne and blackheads, and the few times that I have had outbreaks have left me with dark areas on my face. I have spent hundreds of dollars on various foundations and concealers to cover up these blemishes, but I would honestly prefer to …
Neutrogena Liquid Facial Cleansing Formula
Liquid Neutrogena Facial Cleanser is one of my favorite mild facial cleansers. I have been a user of this product even before I tried the liquid soap of Clinique. This was the facial cleanser recommended when I had my first visit with a dermatologist way back then. This product …
Zirh Defend Face Moisturizer SPF 15
I am thankful to the concept of metrosexual in that way men being vain are not so prejudged these days. I moisturized my face everyday after I take a bath. Fortunately men don’t need makeup and after the personal effects of cleansing and the like, you can then massage …
Murad Clarifying Toner
It is not easy to be a mother of a two young girls, as the older one will always need advices and support. I always encouraged her to go out with her friends, but in reasonable limits, of course. However, acne is a major problem at this age, and …
Cien Bodycare Moist Toilet Tissues
I bought these more by accident - I thought they are the “regular” refreshing wipes, did not pay attention in the shop that these are toilet wipes but what’s done is done. Although it was an accident buy it was a good buy though.
These wipes are a supplement to …
Maybelline expertwear Eye Shadow Duo, Indian Summer & Browntones
Product: Maybelline expertwear Eye Shadow Duo
Color: Indian Summer, Browntones
My general opinion of Maybelline eyeshadows is that they wear well for a drugstore brand, if I touch up at least once a day. They blend well, and the colors are usually pleasing. Sometimes they go on a little more sheer …
Ever Bilena Advance Concealer in Velvet Nude
The Product
The container is slim plastic tube with a black screw cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has no particular or offensive scent.
This has a creamy consistency and a little oily.
I was able to buy this before for Php120 or for almost US$3 but I believe this could …
Avalon Organics Biotin B Complex Shampoo
I have been using Avalon Organics Biotin B Complex Shampoo for a while now and thought it was about time to do a review and let others know what I think. My reason for trying this particular shampoo out was that I was looking for a more natural …
The Body Shop Baked to Last eyeshadows (shade 02 Moonstone)
TheBodyShop Baked to Last eyeshadows claim that they are pigments that have been baked on a disc for up to 8 hours, ensuring highly pigmented and long-lasting wear.
The shade that this review concerns is Moonstone-a rather attractive shimmery white beige duo-Ed with a shimmery steel shadow that has swirls …
Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream Gel
For a complexion plagued with bumpiness, you need to create the illusion of clarity by applying a creamy oil-free foundation all over our face. Then if its not enough, stipple another layer over broken-out areas. Normally you do this when your skin is rough, flawed or has uneven skin …
Cricket 1″ Friction Free Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron
Besides the Chi, which costs over $100, the Cricket 1″ Friction Free Flat Iron is the best flat iron I’ve ever had. I found it at Sally’s Beauty Supply for only $40. I was hesititant to buy it at first because it wasn’t even $50 and I’ve …
L’Oreal Preference Hair Dye
L’Oreal Preference hair dye is one of the better hair dyes you can buy on the market. It leaves your hair feeling good. It comes with its own conditioner. But in general it seems to be very gentle on your hair.
While my hair is dry, I have been coloring …
I/M 38 mm Thermal Round Brush
I love having full wavy hair because it is a look that looks great on me, always so healthy and fresh, so the brushes I use are important to me. A large round metal brush is essential to getting those waves in the first place and I found …
Philosophy Hope in a Jar
I have heard a lot of positive things about this product. Although I have always wanted to try it, I never did because it was too expensive for my budget. However, I was recently gifted a set of Philosophy products, and this product was included in it. …
Jordana Just Clear Lip Gloss
I bought this lipgloss because I needed a clear lipgloss to apply on top of my lipsticks when going out, except I didn’t want to purchase something that would be too expensive and would finish quick. So I decided to go for a cheap beauty supply store brand, but …
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
I have always had normal to dry skin, but never really cared for it. I’ve recently gone on an obsessive beauty products shopping binge, so anything and everything about my appearance is to be taken care of. I was searching high and low for the perfect moisturizer, one that …
Maybelline 2-in-1 Impact Shadow Liner by Eyestudio
There are many eyeliner brands in the market and most of them cost way beyond my budget so I am glad I came across Maybelline’s 2-in-1 Impact Shadow Liner. I don’t know how long this product has been in the market but I just discovered this over the weekend. …
Nail Magic Botanical Nail Strengthener with Horsetail
Nail Magic Botanical Nail Strengthener with Horsetail, is an awesome product to try. It has natural ingredients in it that will help keep your nails looking their best! This stuff is really good to use by itself. It is also good to use as a base coat for your …
Organic Wear Concealer Sticks Soft Yellow
I have really been sick and tired of using cosmetics that are probably damaging my face more than helping it stay healthy. I don’t even care if it says it has an SPF in it, or it’s oil free. That’s just not good enough anymore. I was on the …
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