My skin was very dry, dull, flaky, red and irritated, but I still wanted to exfoliate it. Many exfoliating scrubs can be harsh on my skin so I decided to give the Cherry Honey Facial Scrub from 100 Percent Pure. It is organic and nourishing and helps with moisturizing, …

When I am going on a vacation or a trip of some sort, I always decide to invest in a bottle of drug store shampoo just for the convenience of carrying it in a smaller bottle. I get my daily shampoo through my mother, who buys it from a beauty …

I’ve been dyeing my hair for about 10 years now, but it had been awhile since I had actually lightened it. After having some problems with my hair turning a bit too brassy, I bought this hair dye to act as a toner and deposit some color into my …

Sometimes you’ve got to find the perfect foundation in order to love your skin. I’d be bluffing to tell you I love mine to bits in all its naked glory (hello dark spots and porous, oily skin). I say hello to a beautiful face every time I …

I bought MAC when browsing their counter in Honolulu, HI, because I actually wanted to see how the price differed. Believe it or not, Plushlash was actually cheaper there! Perhaps there was a sale? Either way, I got myself a Plushlash to try, because it was supposed to add …

Crème Brulee is one of my favorite desserts and I already own and love the Tutti Dolci cream body soufflé by Bath and Body Works, so how could I pass up a crème brulee flavored lipgloss? Well, I couldn’t so I gave in to temptation and added the …

Straightening hair with a flat iron can produce a lot of damage. I purchased Studio Line Hot Straight Heat Protectant in hopes of minimizing the damage done.
About: The product is from the L’Oreak Paris line called Studio Line. It claims to be heat-activated, which will help and improve …

My mother’s family has always been cursed with a more than average oily skin, and I seem to have inherited this. Over the years, I have tried a lot of products that claim to effectively minimize and eventually normalize excessively oily skin. One effect of oily skin is that …

This product looked interesting to me when I saw it at the store recently. It was a black eyeliner, but it looked like a marker. I love to wear black eyeliner, sometimes liquid, but most often pencil. Although I like pencil because it seems to …

Coming from a background of several mixed races, my hair has an odd texture to it to be frank not quite curly, not quite straight, with a tendency to be frizzy after it dries and I run a brush through it. There are times that I love …

Have you tried traveling outdoors during summer? It happened one time while I was in Santorini in Greece, it was during the peak of summer. When its summer in Greece, it is frustratingly and extremely humid. I have never experienced that kind of temperature even if I live in …

I am so happy that I found this lipstick! I’ve been looking for a lipstick this shade for a really long time now, and I am super ecstatic that I finally found it! I’ve been so used to wearing bold, bright, and eye catching colors of lipstick and lip …

I ordered a few things from Avon and this I Want It Collection by Avon was one of the things that I ordered.
The Super Full Mascara, I love this mascara. It’s not the greatest but it’s one of the best. This mascara doesn’t make my lashes as long …

I found this brand of makeup a couple of years ago. It is the only thing I have used since. What I like about it is the coverage. As a woman’s skin begins to age, sometime it is a struggle to find something that has the coverage yet still …

As much as I would love to use those luxurious, expensive cosmetic brands advertised in high end fashion magazines, unfortunately, I’m forced to use a lot of department store brands as well as items that I have to visit my local Target store for. I normally like to stick …

I’ve been using VMV Hypoallergenics Superskin for Combination Skin line of products since 2002 and I am totally satisfied with the results. I have very sensitive skin that is prone to acne, dryness, and irritation. I came upon this product at a mall in Philippines when I was still …

Recent medical studies have really shown me the importance of protecting my skin from the sun so now I always look for makeup that has some SPF protection because I actually will apply it daily. Shiseido Sun Protection Liquid Foundation is made to be worn every day and …

A friend recently referred Aveeno Positive Smooth Lotion. This product really works good especiallt winter season. It’s more than a moisturing lotion which you can apply in any part of your body. This applies especially for those sensitive, fine pores skin. It goes beyond moisturizing your skin, it completely …

This is the first shampoo that became popular for dandruff hair. I even included on the people who believed on it and fooled. I will get straight to the point, it do not remove dandruff. It is just a shampoo that cleans your hair and you are feel refresh …

I have two shades of Rimmel colour rush mono eyeshadow —“ —˜Tempted’ (which is a mid blue colour) and —˜Glitzed’ (which is a silver). They are listed on the Rimmel website as part of their Special Effects range. A further 5 shades can be purchased from this range. …

Being on an antibiotic and a really strong face cream for acne and can really take a toll on your face especially is you have sensitive skin like I do. So I needed a good gentle face wash that can help cleanse and doesn’t strip away so much with …

Although I love to use lip glosses as a part of my daily makeup routine, sometimes my lips need a product that provides more moisture than a typical cosmetic lip product. Recently, while shopping at my favorite discount shopping store Wal-Mart, I noticed Aquafina Flavor Splash Lip Balm …

I don’t often get my nails done, because I don’t like paying 20 plus dollars for them. Besides that I would have to go back and keep getting them done in order for my hands to look decent. I feel it is just a trap for women to spend …

JO Herbal Soap with glycerin is another type of soap that we used in the bathroom when hubby and I take a bath. This kind of soap is available in India because of the herbal ingredients found on certain plants that I would never locate in my own country.
What …

I have tried some of the Bodycology products before, and one of the things that I enjoyed the most about them was their scents. I have been looking for a cheaper alternative to some of the more expensive retail brands, and I purchased this product after seeing it …

I got this as a free sample at Sephora, because I have a Beauty Insider rewards card. So after I accumulate a certain amount of points by purchasing at Sephora’s, I am eligible to receive a free sample of something. It’s hard to tell what this product is for …

This is the best brand of makeup remover cloths I have ever used. I have tried 2 other brands which are locally made and not really that famous but wanted to try this one as Pond’s Institute has really good products. The pack contains of 30 towelettes which are …

This hair straightener is really awful. I left my normal trusty sidekick, a hot pink straightener from the 90s, at a friends house 100 miles away, so I bought this one as a backup until I could get it back. It was the cheapest one they had at BiMart, …

I have used Suave shampoo’s and conditioners on and off for years. Suave is not my favourite brand, but when the drug store didn’t have the brand I wanted, I bought some Suave.
This particular shampoo/conditioner was Suave 2 in 1 Moisturizing Formula for dry hair. I thought this would …

I had this stubborn infection on the right side of my face due to my cat biting me because that is how he likes to wake me up in the morning for breakfast time. When I first noticed the infection, I went straight to the doctor’s office where my …

Marc Daniels produces a number of hair care products for all kinds of hair. I color my hair quite a bit and like to keep it as healthy as possible when I can, so I tried “MD (Marc Daniels) first aid for hair- in re-hab for color treated hair …

I have very dry skin, my upper arms chest and belly have these bumps that are hard dry skin buildup in my pores, it’s apparently genetic and hormonal, mostly women get this. The bumps sometimes appear like pimples but the contents are hard white matter, I have been to …

This stuff is absolutely amazing. When I’m on the way out and I don’t have time to completely make-up my face, I dabble on a little of the cover stick concealer on my blemishes and then blend. The color matches my skin tone so completely that sometimes …

I dislike wearing full face make-up unless it is necessary. Although I have my days of wanting to look extra polished and feminine, most of the time, I just put on blush, lip gloss or lip tint and I’m good to go. This is why finding the right shade of …

I bought this Tru Blend Whipped Foundation because it was on sale and I got pretty good results from the original Tru Blend liquid foundation so I thought this one would be just as good.
I really love the packaging for this Tru Blend Whipped Foundation. It doesn’t come …

I don’t believe my skin requires a toner but every now and then I will use one just because I like the feel of them. That being said, not all toners are created equal. I have used toners that were very harsh and strong smelling, probably due to the …

I put powder on my face, which is the final touch. However, some powder does not last long on my face. When I perspire while traveling and wipe my face with tissue, that face powder was all gone. So I was thinking on having a powder that temporarily stays …

The Maybelline XXL volume length microfiber mascara has to be one of the WORST mascaras out there. There are so many magazines raving about this product, and so many women that recommend it, and I don’t understand why! This product is absolutely rubbish in my opinion. I mean, I …

I was complaining to a friend of mine several weeks ago that my hair is finally getting long enough to do something with it, but now that it’s at a good length, it’s starting to look ill-kempt and frizzy. I have thin and fine hair that tangles easily and …

Becca is one of those cosmetic brands that make heavy use of glistening silicones. I remembered how a lot of glossy magazines acclaimed the brand’s shimmering perfector a few years back. Now I think I’ve moved on from putting shimmers on my face, this time, I have …

When I was applying my mineral powder foundation I noticed I had some large pores on my face. I was really concerned about this and was wondering what I could do to minimize them with out having to spend a lot of money visiting a dermatologist.
I started looking …

St. Ives has come out with another great product. I’ll admit, I don’t usually like their exfoliating products, as they tend to tear my skin, but this moisturizer is fantastic. It says to use it on your face and neck, as it contains collagen, which is said to improve …

Greetings to all those who love clean skin and Korean cosmetics!
I have been fond of Korean cosmetics for not so long, but most of the products that I have tried have literally won me over.
Today I want to tell you about the cleansing balm from Heimish - All clean Balm. …

I always use a body spray after every shower. At the moment I’m using Alluring Mist with a delightful fruity apple scent. It comes in this yellow bottle. I only use this when I’m around the house or when I go for short trips. It’s good for the humid …

I was looking for a liquid eyeliner that wouldn’t break the bank, but would do the trick. I found Love My Eyes liquid eyeliner. Black eyeliner looks strange on my light complexion, so I chose starlight blue sparkle, which is a navy blue color.
The bottle is the …

I love to use different types of smell good products especially for the scent and the freshness it makes you feel after using certain body powders. I use to use the baby powder because of the fresh scent but often thought that I was using a baby product and …

One of my favorite organic lavender body butters to use before bed on stressful night is Deep Steep Organic Lavender Chamomile Body Butter. It comes in a 6 fluid ounce bottle and its very easy to squeeze and get the rich think creamy body lotion out of. The lavender …

For most of my life I have been an —˜outdoorsy’ person, spending plenty of time in the hot summers and dry winters of the South African climate. In these weathering conditions it’s easy for lips to become dry and chapped. If I could not find one of my many …

I love exotic fragrances, especially with my soaps and body oils. That’s what attracted me to Softsoap, Pomegranate and Mango. I reached for it at the store to smell it, and immediately decided to try it. The frangrance is natural and strong, as it is made …

Have you ever have dry hair problem? After having 9 days holiday and spend most of the time in the swimming pool and beaches, I started to have hair problem. I could feel that my hair became very dry. I tried to wash my hair every time I finished …