Cosmetics Reviews
Avalon Organics Essential Lifting Serum
One of the things that scares me the most about be an adutl is aging. I am still relatively young chronologically speaking but I am also to the age where I must start taking precautionary measures to help me skin fight again. That is why several months back I …
Estee Lauder Natural Finish Makeup
Estee Lauder Natural Finish Makeup is really one of the best makeups on the market. i was able to find a shade of the base that matched my skin tone better than any other makeup Ive tried in the past. The makeup blends seemlessly into my skin and really …
Pond’s white beauty pressed powder
I would not consider myself a make up addict but I do love to try out different types of face powder and blushes from time to time. Since I am a Pond’s wash and cream user, I also decided to try out the Pond’s white beauty pressed …
KMS HairStay Styling Gel
KMS HairStay Styling Gel is a moderately decent styling gel, although it is not one that I have purchased again because I own better styling gels. The reason this gel is not quite as good as some of the others out there is because first of all, it is …
Vichy Purete Thermale Absolute Cleansing Milk
Since it is Fall now and we have entered cooler temperatures, especially here in Canada, I have been looking for a cleanser than is more moisturizing and less harsh for my face. First to start, I will describe my skin type. I have combination oily skin. My T-zone is …
Milani Eyeshadow Primer
The first time I purchased the Milani Eyeshadow Primer, my expectations weren’t all that high. I braced for the disappointment I had experienced in the past when trying drugstore eyeshadow primers. However, much to my surprise and delight,the Milani Eyeshadow Primer wasn’t like other ‘comparable’ drugstore products. This primer …
Dove Soap
I have been using Dove Soap before it became internationally popular, before those ads on having real beauty. I first knew about it through my dermatologist, who recommended that I use the product for my sensitive and dry skin. Back then, soaps with moisturizers infused in them were still …
Mark Matte Chance Mattifying Lotion
I bought this because I have oily combination skin and this Matte Chance Mattifying Lotion by Mark is suppose to help keep you matte all day and also keep your makeup from getting oily and greasy because it’s suppose to stop your skin completely from getting oily and if …
Regis curl lock moisturizer
This is a point of view of a person who does not trust hair products at all. After having some bad experience, I really prefer choosing traditional methods of treating my hair. Unfortunately, I also like to arrange it differently every day and this is a process that needs …
GEO Contact Lenses
I don’t have a clear eyesight. That is why I’m used to wearing contact lenses almost all the time. The first contact lenses I used are just clear/transparent/colorless. But lately, I tried colored lenses. GEO contact lenses are really cheap. I think they came from Korea. My classmates are …
“They’re Real” Lengthening Mascara
All of the positive feedback I had heard about this mascara prior to trying it for the first time, along with my previous experiences with Benefit products, had me understandably hopeful and excited. It is amazing how quickly those feelings can fade. As harsh as this may sound, I …
Physicians Formula Matte Collection Quad Eye Shadow
It seems like nowadays, it has become difficult for me to fine eye shadows that don’t have a shimmer to them. I go for more of the natural look, and shimmer all over my eyes, for everyday use, just doesn’t work.
I was happy when I found this product, because …
Lifestream Biogenic Aloevera Gel
I had this aloe vera soothing gel for calluses on my feet and for sunburns and it’s the best soothing gel I’ve used than the other brands, the other brands were ok and provided relief but this provided the most relief of all. I think it’s because it has …
Kerastase Nutritive Shampoo
Kerastase Nutritive —“complete nutrition shampoo for very dry and sensitized hair(dosage gluco-active 3) is one of the products of L’Oreal professional line and it’s available for purchase only in a few selected hair style saloons.
I bought mine from such an expensive saloon where I also had my hair …
Olay regenerist micro sculpting cream
I was fortunate enough to be blessed with good genetics when it comes to my complexion. However, even a shiny porsche can lose its luster if it isn’t well maintained. I’m careful to cleanse morning and night and I’m particularly vigilant about moisturizing. Over the years …
Makemania Brand Chip Gradation Liner (Brown shade)
I really wasn’t planning on buying anything but then you know how it is when going through Sasa! I was able to discover this Japanese makeup brand Makemania and its great product, the Chip Gradation Liner in Brown! I think I may have bought it for around HK$80. It …
Dove Beauty Body Wash in Go Fresh
The Product
Go Fresh variant from Dove body wash claims to have an energizing formula to awaken and hydrate skin.
The container is a yellow plastic bottle that is sort of oval in shape with a click-open cap.
This is supposed to have a grapefruit and lemongrass scent but it pretty much …
Victoria’s Secret Wild Scarlet Hand and Body Moisturizing Cream
Something I acquired from relatives abroad was the Wild Scarlet hand and body moisturizing cream from Victoria’s Secret. I’m not in any way a fan of Victoria’s Secret and the many popular scents they’re brewing. They’re just a combination of sweet fragrances and sexy packaging. I …
Ax Deo Cologne
My husband before is using different variant of deo. He just cant like it because it didnt work for him. And it wont last so long. I offer him to use the Ax Deo Cologne. He is so glad because he just love the fragrance. And not just that …
Victoria’s Secret So Sexy Shampoo
I received this shampoo as a gift from a close friend. Otherwise, I do not think that I would have ever considered purchasing it for myself. I have chemically treated African American hair and the thought of using a heavily fragrant shampoo on my already slightly fragile …
Chanel Safari eyeshadow
Chanel Safari eyeshadow is one of Chanel’s soft touch powder shadows. It can be applied either dry or, for a more intense look, with a dampened brush. I generally apply it with a dry makeup brush and I find that it applies …
John Frieda weather works shampoo
I used this shampoo about a week ago on my hair. I actually really liked it. If my hair wasn’t so oily I would continue to use it. It really does what it is supposed to do. It suppose to help with the weather, and it does. It helps …
EO Bubble Bath in Rose Geranium & Citrus
When I am feeling fatigued and sad I like to use a natural bubble bath soak called EO Bubble Bath in Rose Geranium & Citrus. The bubble bath has a very nice flowery citrus scent to it that I find refreshing and uplifting. I even like the natural ingredients …
RoC Complete Lift Contouring Eye Roller
I don’t know why I get suckered into buying these kinds of products, but I guess maybe I’m just a little weak willed and I don’t know how to say no to sales people who know what they are doing and have no qualms about pointing out every little …
Toner - O’slee Rosehip Beauty Solution Advanced Formula III
When I was in HKG early this year, a friend introduced a prominent skin care line called O’slee. I was quite astonished with the word “Rosehip” which was the main ingredient of O’slee skin care product. Never have I heard anything called rosehip before. So I did a little …
Hugo Boss Orange Eau de Toilette
I personally love this new fragrance from Hugo Boss. One of my favorite perfumes is Gucci Rush and this reminds me of that but it is a lot softer and creamier than Rush. The Hugo Boss website describes it as composed of crispy apple and white florals …
Mary-Kate and Ashley Lip Crystals Sheer Lip Gloss in Tropical Breeze
The Product
Tropical Breeze shade is a white color with multi-colored glitters that applies sparkly but clear on the lips.
The container of this lip gloss is pretty much the same with the Mary-Kate and Ashley Dazzle Gloss Sheer Lip Gloss, only that this one has a chrome-colored cap and a …
Bobbi Brown Pink Raspberry Face Palette
Being an office girl wouldn’t really mean that I no longer have the chance to make a style of the posh chick on myself. Actually, to help me get the best of my feminity even if I’m so into work, I carry a long a product which I can …
Aura Cacia Grapeseed Natural Skin Care Oil
Grapeseed oil is a fantastic skin emollient. I have read up a lot on natural skin care and find that grapeseed oil is a fantastic simple (and inexpensive) alternative to complicated skincare creams. The beauty of grapeseed oil lies in its documented abundance of powerful antioxidants, healing properties, …
Dove soap
Dove is also a very good and international recognised soap. It is completely moisturising soap after using which we do not need to use any kind of moisturising lotions or moisturising cr�me. For winter seasons this is the best soap that any one can use. The …
Lacto calamine lotion
Whenever we go to the dermatologist carrying the problem of rough skin of the face, or pimples or any kind of irritation on the face, normally all the dermatologists recommend their patients to use the calamine lotions to their face instead of using any cremes. Even I was …
Ponds moisturizing cream
Ponds moisturizing cream provides the skin with the nutrients and makes it soft and smooth. Ponds moisturizing cream being rich in glycerin helps me fight the dry skin which the skin develops specially in winters. During winter my skin gets very rough and dry and thus I have to …
Revlon Beyond Natural Soothing Primer
When it comes to skin care, I’m a bit of an avid fan. I’m always looking for any products that can allow me to keep my make-up longer and also make it look fresh. Primers are made to do this, but most people didn’t use them and it’s only …
Ocean Potion H20 Water Sport SPF 30
I use this sunblock when I am surfing. It is more convenient if you use a sunblock appropriate for water sports. It is always good to use a product designed particularly for that purpose. I personally stand on appropriate-adventurous cosmetics rather than common cosmetics that we feel it is …
Curel Foot Cream
In the summertime I am not a shoe person. I like to walk barefoot outside, on the rocks, cement, grass whatever. My feet started getting very hard and cracked, especially the heels. At night they would itch and they were starting to feel like hard leather. …
Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
Chances are, if you’re searching for toners free of alcohol, Neutrogena has the only one within reach. Despite that toners of this variant are available in upscale boutiques, my tight budget has kept me at arm’s length with expensive toners, and I’ve been looking at supermarkets instead. And …
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave In Conditioner
For the past few weeks my hair has been feeling very dry and brittle. I have curly hair which I rarely straighten or apply heat to. Typically my hair regimen just consists of washing and conditioning my hair, but I realized that I should purchase a leave …
Cottonseed Curl Boost
Cottonseed Curl Boost, is a great product for your hair. It is ofcourse good for curly hair,but it also works nicely on wavy hair. This product really defines and shows off your style. It has a strange kind of scent to it, but the scent doesn’t last to long. …
The Body Shop Crayon Concealer 02
I’ve tried several concealers in the past and this one one of the first I’ve ever tried. The shade is in 02 and it’s not the fairest; it’s best for people with medium skin tones and it covers up pretty well when I had my tan. The concealer literally …
Max Factor Pan-Cake Water-Activated Foundation
My friend gifted me a set of assorted cosmetic products by Max Factor for Christmas. The gift set consisted of a mascara tube, a lipstick, 2 bottles of nail enamel and a foundation.
The foundation was - Max Factor Pan-Cake Water-Activated Foundation. Before this, I had never tried out …
MaxFactor Lipfinity Long Lasting Lipstick
At times we complain about our lipstick because it easily fades as we sip, eat and as the day sets. I was frustrated myself because I discovered that even the most trusted brands in make-up, their lipstick is not as intense when it comes to coating your lips. I …
MAC Slimshine
Price : SGD30
Colour : Funshine
Price : 1/5
I can’t understand why a middle-range makeup brand is selling at luxury prices in Singapore. Note also that the volume of this lipstick is much smaller than any other normal full sized lipstick.
Packaging : 4/5
Packaging is sexy sleek. Love it.
Texture : 4/5
Applies quite sheer …
Natura Siberica, coloured and damaged hair, shampoo
I’ve been using Natura Siberica coloured and damaged hair shampoo for about 3 months now, it was a Christmas present and the first time I used it I wasn’t very impressed by it. I have never heard of this brand before but the bottle looked fancy so I decided to …
LORAC Coverup
In my opinion, the concealment step is the most crucial part of my makeup routine. I have a lot of blemishes and dark spots that I like to cover up, in addition to puffy under eye circles that I like to hide before going out in public. I often …
Venus Embrace Razor
I have tried so many ways of hair removal. Right now, I am leaning toward waxing, but I head about a miracle razor that beats waxing. Really? I have to try it. The Venus Embrace razor is pretty nifty! It has like 5 blades, so I get the closest …
Kiss My Face Break Out Botanical Gel
When I bought Kiss My Face Break Out Botanical Gel for $2 online, I was not experiencing any serious acne or any other kind of problem. I just wanted a pretty tough cleanser which can help erase my dirt and oil off my face. So I did a little …
Bottega verde Strong hair gel
My boyfriend uses a lot of gel for his hair and he usually pays a lot for it because he has really silky and soft hair and it usually just falls down and he wants it up and it is impossible to make it stay up without a really …
Equate Cool Moisture Body Wash
Equate Cool Moisture Body Wash comes in a white plastic bottle with a pale green cap. The body wash is made with extracts of cucumber and green tea. It is said to “cool and moisturize while you cleanse, leaving skin refreshed and relaxed.” While I have not experienced any …
Revlon Cream Shadow in Seashells
I was curious in cream shadows, and at the time I didn’t own any so when I saw the Revlon Cream Shadow in Seashells at Big Lots for a discounted price of two dollars, I rushed to buy it. I’m kind of disappointed with these cream shadows; though it …
Liquid Color Ultra Wet Lip Gloss
Okay, these ones were on sale in Wal-mart, so I decided to try one out. Hate it a lot! Definitely, the king of gloss you buy only if you’re very short on money and if you need desperately a gloss. To qualify this crappy product I would say it …
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