I found out from the latest Victoria’s Secret catalogue that they have created a new line of makeup called the Brilliantly Sexy Collection. I was surprised to see how inexpensive this line of lip, eye and face makeup is, and I was interested in trying out some items. To …

Eh, this is okay. I have really fine long hair and my hairdresser — who is also a longtime family friend — sold me this 30 ml pot of Beach Hair. I tried it on my hair dry and that didn’t go as planned, but it’s better …

When my kids were younger, salivating was a common problem especially when new teeth are about to pop out. I had such a big problem with my youngest child as she not only salivates a lot but thumb sucked so much. I did not have the heart to use …

Before boarding my flight to Vilanculos from Johannesburg, I bought some stuff from the airport’s Duty Free Shop. I sort of got a blank cheque as a Christmas present from my husband. Things which I could not find locally include my favorite brands of make-up and I took advantage …

I started using liquids to wash my teeth about a year ago because I noticed that they are less dense and that I don’t feel thirsty after them. I hate that feeling of being thirsty after washing the teeth because sometimes I can’t even sleep because of that. I …

I purchased the Creta Girl Wig by Freetress after seeing so many ladies from a hair forum rave about it. These ladies rocked the style of this wig so hard, I just had to get my hands on the wig! It’s a super curly, big, and bouncy wig, soft …

I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible for me to find a curl gel that will not make my hair feel hard and dry. Even worse, I find that most of the hair gels that I have used only seem to help to define my …

Having discovered the fantastic beauty company Yves Rocher through a friend’s recommendation this year I have been slowly working my way through as many of their products as I can afford each month. I have been very impressed with the company’s green ethical policies and the fact …

I have been using Jergens natural glow firming daily moisturizer designed for medium/tan skin tones for a few months now. This lotion claims to firm and moisturize while gradually tanning the skin at the same time.
In my opinion, this lotion smells …

I got AcneFree Clear Skin System by accident. I should have taken it back the moment that I figured it out but I thought I would just give it a try any way. The package looks just like the Nutragena acne skin system I was going to get. It …

This is a mid to high range face serum; retail cost ($100 USD). Courtney Cox is the face of the Kinerase product line. I think she looks great so I thought I would try it. I researched all the ingredients and they come from natural sources. …

When it comes to washing my hair I only use shampoo that works and I have to say that this is one of them. I have been using it quite regularly for some time and I love it. One thing that I love about it is …

My stylist once told me that I should not stick to one brand of shampoo and conditioner because it can cause build-ups. And so I make it a habit to try the different hair products in the market. If I like it, then I use it a few times, …

I bought this one-application sachet of hair conditioning treatment thinking that I had tried it before and I remembered it was very good. But as it turned out, it was the normal everyday conditioner I had tried before, but I must say that this is another brilliant conditioning …

Maybelline Express Finish Fast Dry Nail Enamel is the best brand of nail enamel I have purchased anywhere in the past 30 years. As the mother of four daughters, I always buy a few bottles and include a rainbow of colors in their Christmas baskets, because the finish is …

I usually love Neutrogena products, but this one was a little disappointing. I was expecting this to be my solution for my oily skin, but it was just another product I wasted money on.
I will first say that this product is not meant for dark skin. Neutrogena should …

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 …

The joy bathing soap really gives a kind of enjoyment while taking bath using this soap. The joy bathing soaps come in 3 varieties and in 3 different fragrances. One is rose, jasmine and lastly lily. The joy bathing soaps are really cool because these soaps …

I have pretty strange hair. It’s frizzy, but it’s oily. It’s a little bit past my shoulders, but has no weight to it at all. In fact, it’s pretty fair and thin and doesn’t hold a curl if I somehow managed to find a way to bribe it to …

I used to have big pores back then because of my oily skin. I would actually have acne spots and blackheads on the nose and other parts of my face, and I would actually dream them. I used another refining masks, lotions and other types of products before, and one …

I first tried Softlips when my mom let me use hers. I loved it so much, I snatched it! When my birthday rolled around, my mom got me one of my own so she could have hers back! She got me the vanilla flavor, which I …

I saw the Knockout On the Spot Acne Treatment online for $5 to try it out and that you can return it even if the bottle is completely empty, you can still return it and then be able to cancel another shipment. I figured that I might as well …

I hate it when new lip glosses come out and charge a couple bucks more for the same formula just in different packaging and a new name. That is pretty much the case with the new Rimmel Lasting Finish Kiss and Stay Lip Gloss that is supposed to …

Lately my sister has been on a big kick about organic cosmetics. One of her absolute favorite organic cosmetic products is Avalon Lavendar Moisturizing Shave Cream. I had the opportunity to use this prodcut when she gave me an extra tube that she had. It comes in a large …

The moment that I found out Hard Candy was coming out with a newly revamped cosmetic line, and that it would be available at Wal-Mart I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their products. I was very curious as to what they were going to offer and how …

Clear shampoo when it was launched maintains that male and female are different. One of the shampoos that they manufactured for women is “complete soft care”. The main purpose of which is to afford softness in the hair and moisturize the scalp. Ideally this is appropriate for women given …

I have used the Dove Soap Bar several times and am very satisfied with it! I do think that Dove offers a higher level of body and skin cleanness and I would love to share my personal experience with you.
Please let us start by reviewing the beautiful design of …

One of the worse things about eye shadow is how it does not always stay on as long as you want it to. You put the effort into getting just the right look and half way through your day you notice that it has smeared or even wiped off. …

I recently purchased the Egyptian Magic All Purpose Cream from Whole Foods for about thirty dollars. There are only six ingredients and they are all natural. This was probably the main thing that attracted me to this product and influenced me to purchase it. I try to use as …

One of my favorite nail polish colors is made my Milani. It’s Called “Garnet Gems,” and is sheer black with deep red sparkles in it. The sparkles are highly concentrated, so when you polish your nails, one coat applies enough sparkle to evenly …

The first thing I noticed with this stuff is that it has a very thick and rich texture which I think is acting as a protector from nicks. The consistency is so good! In fact, it does make my legs feeling so smooth and I don’t have any problems …

It was a total fluke that I even used this product because I certainly wasn’t expecting there to be a need for it. I was visiting my family for a week and of course they did their usual treating me out to dinner five times a day, it seemed, …

When I saw these I thought they looked really cool and would be really great for when I didn’t have time to paint my nails. At first I didn’t notice hat these nails has a black base and a white tip like a french manicure, I thought they were …

Jane Ginger Ale eyeshadow is a powder eyeshadow that is sold in a small round black plastic container. It has a clear plastic top that screws off easily when you want to apply the shadow. Unfortunately, the container does not contain any type of mirror to assist …

The Time and Again brand of lip balm is one of the many different balms I have tried, but I have stocked up on this particular tin and carry it with me always. The main reason I love and will always fall back on this balm is simply …

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 …

Product: Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Quad
Color: Mocha Motion
There really isn’t anything overtly mocha about the Mocha Motion palette. The name suggests browns, but the tone is definitely more grey; it’s a cool palette, which works well for my fair complexion and black hair.
The highlighter color for the brow …

I bought Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion for $20 from a local store, which was a surprise because I used to buy a lot of products online, but now I found it from a local health store, and so I bought it. Back then, I actually had some …

It has been a very long time since I purchased a Black Radiance makeup product. As an African American woman, sometimes I have a difficult time finding makeup products that compliment my skin tone instead of washing it out. I usually have the hardest time trying to …

I love the idea of all natural products, but the bottom line is that it has to also work. Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder is an alternative to your basic baby powder. The problem with most baby powder is that it has talc. Talc is …

My sister likes going around the shops and checking out different products, and to test all the products on the shelves. She often makes me go with her but I really don’t like that because we loose 2 hours and she usually doesn’t buy anything. For me that’s really …

Dove has always been the soap of choice in my household. And when I heard about the Go Fresh line, I thought that I should go give this line a whirl.
The bottles are cute, and have a nice colour, simple which is exactly how Dove soap is. The lid …

I love make up and everything related to beauty. I remember buying my first set of make up brushes and tools when I was 13 years old. I remember playing with my mom’s make up when she was away at work when I was 9 years old. I am …

I’ve been using a Dove product for many years, I’ve tried their cream bath and I enjoy using it at night before going to bed. Now I purchased their Dove beauty bar soap moisturizing cream soap, I decided to give it a try because it is affordable in …

A woman always likes feeling soft and smooth when it comes to her skin but the unwanted hair growth just spoils it all. Hairs on the legs and arms are the two things I just hate and like getting rid of it. Normally I go for cold waxing but that …

Not too long ago when I was on the hunt for some new mascara, I came across the Maybelline “The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara”. I really like a lot of Maybelline’s other products, so I didn’t even hesitate when it came down to purchasing this mascara which …

In many years, I was a devoted follower of Lancome’s compact pressed powders. Lancome’s Maquicreme Infinite was among a few of the foundations I’ve used from their makeup line. Perhaps, I haven’t found anything that can match lancome maquicreme’s rich creamy texture as a creme foundation. …

After testing their anti-dandruff Shampoo, I already trusted Garnier for my daily hygiene. One of their products that spent the most of the time in my makeover kit is the Sleek and Shine Anti-Humidity Hair Spray. I do …

I used to love this facial wash because it helped me clear away the huge pores on my face. But I noticed recently that it doesn’t help anymore. My pores are growing ever larger and accumulating more and more dirt; thus my nose looks like a dirt road with …

I recently purchased the NARS Front Row Makeup Kit at my local Sephora store. I had seen so much hype for this kit on beauty blogs and in magazines so I could not help but purchase it pretty soon after it came out. The kit comes in a pretty …