Cosmetics Reviews
JASON Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel
The product contains 98% of pure aloe vera gel.
Ingredients:
Aloe barbadensis, (aloe vera) leaf gel, aqua (purified water), glycerin (vege), Allantoin, polysorbate 20, panthenol (vitamin B5), potassium carbomer, arginine, menthol (natural), benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, chlorophyllin-copper complex, essential oil blend.
I wrote about the health benefits of aloe …
Metathione Soap Bar
With the increasing demand for whitening products that deliver results in no time, many companies have started manufacturing whitening products to supplement the popular line of Metathione Whitening Pills. While the pills are sometimes marketed as a detoxifier especially for the body, many are drawn to metathione because of …
Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser by Neutrogena
For years I have heard how great Neutrogena products are. I have tried a few products of theirs and have been somewhat pleased with the results. However, this cream cleanser was not one of them.
I found it to actually be quite oily to the touch and also …
Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Lipstick
Boots No. 7 is a little known brand of cosmetics, based in the UK and sold in the US only at Target stores or via Drugstore.com. And it has quickly become my favorite all time cosmetic line.
Lipsticks are hard for me. I have darker skin (Hispanic) and …
Burts Bees Lemon Cuticle Crème
When my cuticles and fingers get dried out I like too use Burts Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Crème because it is super moisturizing and contains natural ingredients in it that help soothe and heal. The cuticle crème does have a lemon scent to it and it is really thick …
Natures Gate Shampoo and Conditioner
My husband accidently dropped a bit of his own shampoo on a bar of soap and somehow the chemical reaction between the two created a weak form of amonia. Being extremely concerned about it, I went up to my local health food store and purchased Natures Gate …
Morrisons Orchid White Shower Creme
Always one for a bargain when looking for shower gel or cream, I find myself scouring the personal hygiene shelves for the best deal. Even when some of the more popular brands are on offer they still can not compete with the supermarket own brands, which although much cheaper …
Virgin coconut oil
I discovered the goodness of virgin coconut oil two years ago. If I’m not mistaken the oil from young coconuts are force pressed out and hence you get virgin coconut oil. I never knew that I can consume it as it is and taking a spoonful twice a day, …
Pure Seduction Ultra Softening Body Butter from Victoria’s Secret
Awhile ago I bought Pure Seduction Ultra Softening Body Butter from Victoria’s Secret. The scent of the body butter is called Pure Seduction. It has a very sweet melon scent to it with a hint of sweet floral flowers. It is very light and happy smelling. It smells really …
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfect Powder
I recently purchased the Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfect Powder from my local Sephora. I am pretty sure that I got it for about fifty dollars once tax was included. It comes in a small compact with powder on the bottom and holes that you can sift the powder through …
Maybelline Eye Shadow Quads
Eye Shadow Quads are nothing new in the world of cosmetics but Maybelline have put the colour combinations together so well that it does make them worth buying.
Not only do Maybelline offer the brighter and more up to the minute eye shadow colours like the pinks and berries …
Body Shop Honey and Orange Body Wash
I received this from a friend some time ago. I normally don’t purchase anything from Body Shop because I had believed their products rely too much on nice scents and are expensive. So I was pleasantly surprised when I started using this. This body wash smells really nice! Your …
Night of Ollay: Forming Face Cream
Night of Olay Firming Cream is a wonderful product that helps make your skin softer and smoother. I have been using it for over 2 years and it has done wonders to my skin. My skin texture is so much smoother and softer. What’s even better is the fact …
Alberto Balsam Herbal Escapes Moisturizing Shampoo
I have been a fan of Alberto hair care products for years, so when I saw their new shampoo from the Herbal Escapes line with a free me fressia scent I just had to buy it. I love the scent of freesia flowers, and thought I would enjoy washing …
MAC Night Owl Eyeshadow
If you are tired of wearing neutral colors such as grays and beiges, MAC Night Owl eyeshadow may be perfect for you. MAC Night Owl is a very deep blue powder eyeshadow that also has some shimmer and subtle glimmer to it. The blue color of this eyeshadow is …
Avon Naturals Purifying Oil Control Toner
Some months ago, my mom who is an Avon dealer sent me an Avon brochure (Thanks mom!) and since I’ve always liked Avon lingerie and cosmetics, I read past the skincare section and went straight to my favorite parts—¦ namely, the brassieres and make-ups. …
OPI Privacy Please
I have been on a tear for awhile trying to find the pinks that the models in the bridal magazines use on their nails. The pinks I were picking up were either too loud or too clear. I picked up this bottle of ‘Privacy Please’ hoping that with one …
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control
The Pantent Pro-V Restorative Frizz Control is a wonderful shampoo cum conditioner for those who have frizzy and hard to manage hair. It is the perfect hair wash for those serious about getting their hair straightened,conditioned yet feeling light and having a healthy hair. I had previously chosen …
Venus Embrace Razor
Usually, when I decide I need to shave, I just buy a pack of throw-away razors from the dollar store. However, from continued use of these products, the skin on my legs are in pretty bad shape. The problem with these kinds of razors is that they really cut …
VO5 Give Me Moisture Conditioner for dry hair
I suffer with terribly dry hair, it is long and thick and breaks so easily because of all the styling I have to subject it to. So my constant search for a moisturising conditioner has led me back to a classic that my mum used to love, VO5. Gone …
Revlon Colorsilk Light Brown
I loved coloring my hair, but I tried a lot of coloring treatment but it just gives me a dry and brittle hair. Some of coloring brand was harmful to scalp and it doesn’t meet the color that I want for my hair. And since some times a color …
Lush- Sunny Side Bubble Bar
I love bathing product. I collect tons of spa products from my visits to beauty spas. I just buy them and stack them in my store room. I think my collections are enough for me to open a store to sell them away. I love to pamper myself with …
Sally Hansen-Hair Removal Lotion
Before, I was using a razor to remove the unwanted hair on my lower legs and armpit. A day or two the hair grew again. It is very itchy and sometimes it can create scars on my legs. I also tried waxing that was done …
Sunsilk Hair De-Frizz 24/7 creme
I purchased Sunsilk’s defrizz 24/7 creme last year when my hair started to become a bit unmanageable. Living in a humid climate means that summers can make your hair do crazy things! I decided to find something that was inexpensive and that worked. I had a coupon so I …
Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara
I wouldn’t be surprised if majority of women is on a continuous quest to find the dependable mascara. It’s a hard task to find a mascara product that performance well without aggravating clump formation and/or flaking. I’ve had quite an experience on my mascara quest. I’ve …
MARY KAY TimeWise Microdermabrasion Set
I have been a user of Mary Kay Cosmetics for almost ten years now and I’m proud to say that my skin glows, thus making me look younger than my age. I find the TimeWise Microdermabrasion Set a perfect exfoliant and skin softener. I use this product twice …
Maybelline New York Mineral Power foundation
I had been hearing all this fuss about new mineral make-up and wanted to try it; so I bought Maybelline New York Mineral Power foundation in Nude or Light 4. I had the Cosmetician at my local drug store help me pick the perfect foundation color to match my …
Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Moisturizer
I started noticing about six months back that my skin was becoming very dry. Not too awful, but definitely dry enough that I needed to do something about it. So I walked down to the nearest supermarket, and had a good look in the moisturizing section. I wanted something …
Pantene Pro-V Instant Split End Mender Serum
I never used to use Pantene products but I received some discount coupons from a friend and decided to use one on the Instant Split End Mender Serum. This intensive repair serum is intended for weak and damaged hair as a leave in product. The truth of the matter …
L’Oreal Holographic Eye Shadow
This is by far the best idea for an eyeshadow! As the name implies it gives a holographic effect, as it is multi-tonal, so that when you move, and depending on the light, the shimmering colour changes. You can be as subtle or as bold as you like with …
Prescriptives PX Intensive Rebuilding Eye Cream
When the offer to head a certain department came to my desk, I started to become more conscious on how I look. I was offered a promotion on a particular job and it means meeting with lots of executives. The job is not easy and when caseload are poured, I …
Go Smile Luxury Toothpaste Duo
I am absolutely obsessed with having perfect white teeth. I want pearly whites that shine even from far away, especially in photographs. I also have to deal with the fact that I really like to drink coffee and other beverages that often stain my teeth and leave them looking …
St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer
One of the skin care products I have been using to help build collagen is the St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer. I use it because my skin does not appear to be plump enough. Therefore, far I have been using this natural facial moisturizer for about …
OPI Princesses Rule nail polish
Even though I own so many different shades of pink in nail polishes, I feel like you can never have too much pink! Honestly! The name of this nail polish is Princesses Rule, and it’s by OPI. I saw it in Sally’s Beauty Supply store one day, and of …
OralB mouthwash
I use OralB mouthwash after brushing my teeth and when I don’t feel like brushing them during the day but I wan’t my breath to be fresh. It is not healthy to brush your teeth very often because that can damage your gums so in this cases mouthwash is …
Secret Vanilla Sparkle Body Spray
The one thing I hate about my appearance is when it gets monotonous and boring, and recently I realized that my body spray was doing just that (well I have been using the same one since 2 years now). So this time I decided to ditch my session with …
Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush 3 in 1 set of 3
I bought these the same time that I bought 3 of the Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Body Drink Lotions. I bought 3 of these Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush 3 in 1 matching scents products which are a shampoo, bath/shower gel and bubble bath.
I bought the scents: Candy Baby, …
Murad White Brilliance Gentle Cleanser, Cleanse & Tone
Ever since Murad had made its launch in Singapore it seems to be growing in popularity and that is not surprising because Murad products have always been in the media for being highly effective and advanced formulas.
I had been wanting to try some of their products but was not …
Crabtree and Evelyn Skin Therapy Hand Recovery
I received Crabtree and Evelyn Skin Therapy Hand Recovery as a present for Christmas a couple of years ago. I receive a hand lotion from Crabtree and Evelyn to go with this gift (see my other reviews to read more about the hand lotion). I have to …
Amber’s Daisy Shea Shampoo
After reading the list of ingredients that this shampoo contains, I was very excited to use it. To be honest, I tend to be weary of most shampoos since they tend to dry out my hair and make it feel very brittle. However, the smell of this …
Clinique All About Eyes (Eye Cream)
I am very close to admitting there’s a Clinique invasion sweeping my vanity table right now. I’m trying their moisturizers for the lack of a better option. All About Eyes is Clinique’s popular skincare product for the eyes; it was also all about that the last time …
Zoya Robyn Nail Polish
I’ve been so used to purchasing nail polishes from China Glaze and OPI, that I forgot about venturing into other brands to try out their products, and see what they’re about. Although the main reason why I love China Glaze and OPI is because of they’re low prices, I …
Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream
This is a proactive anti-aging formula that I prefer to use now every time I am going to the beach. During summer, the extreme hot condition in some tropical areas, especially in South East Asia can potentially damaged skin, so I am more cautious what type of product to …
Mary Kay Waterproof Mascara
As I had stated on some of my reviews, I like the eyes of some Korean Artists. Their eyes are well defined and it is the first thing that you will get noticed once you look at their faces. However, these dramatic eyes will not lead to success if …
Stila Eyeshadow in Grace
I bought Stila Grace Eyeshadow several years ago when the eyeshadows were still packaged in round cardboard containers. I haven’t purchased any lately, but I believe the packaging has changed significantly — which can only be a good thing. I was attracted to Stila Grace Eyeshadow because …
Secret Flawless Clear Deodorant
I bought my Secret Flawless Clear ladies’ deodorant at a local 99-cent store for (surprise!) abtou a dollar. The Secret Flawless Clear is a gel deodorant that you click up from the bottom dial. I picked the Clearly Tropical scent, because I liked how it smelled.
So far, …
Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting cream
Age is catching up. Although I’m only 33 and being petite helps me looking younger than my actual age, if you look closer, I have developed fine lines already especially on eyes and lip area. I have been conscious about my skin since my younger days and have been …
Rene Furterer Volumea Volumizing Shampoo
I could use a whole lot of words to describe my hair. Dull, lifeless, frizzed, thin, fine. But one word that stands out above all others is flat. My hair is flat. I guess that’s the same as lifeless, but needless to say I could probably find about a …
Palladio Herbal Liquid Foundation
I think I’m the happiest woman in the world. Over the past two years, I’ve steadily been acquiring Palladio brand make-up, though the foundation has alluded me. I started out using the rice paper blotter sheets, and then the rice powder (which acts as an oil absorber and an …
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