Cosmetics Reviews
Clean & Clear Advantage oil-free acne moisturizer
This moisturizer is good for people like me who are both prone to acne and also prone to dry skin. I apply this to my face before I apply my foundation and powder, and it helps the make-up go on smoother while keeping my face pimple-free. I like this …
Ponds Age Miracle Dual Eye-therapy Eye Cream
Prior to this eye cream, my former eye balm stick which I swipe around my eyes had finally run out. It’s been 4 months since then. I’m currently shopping for an eye cream or product with a decent amount of sunscreen to wear for the day. …
Korres Lip Butter in Plum
As far as I know, Sephora is the only store who carries Korres products. Korres is a cosmetic and skincare company from Greece, and they use natural ingredients in their products. One thing I love about visiting Sephora is learning about companies I had never heard of before, like …
Cetaphil Facial Moisterizer
This lotion is great for dry skin; it immediately relieves the dryness. It also has a nice scent but not overwhelmingly strong. It also comes with sun protection so for people on medicine such as accutane or monocycline which causes photosensitivity, this is a good choice of protection. This …
Stila Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar
My sister received a present during the holidays. She is known to be an overcompensate make up buff like me. And a generous benefactor gave her a lovely Stila lip glaze gift set from Sephora. I deemed the set was just too much, an overload of Stila …
PONDS Oil Control Talc
I am not using any face powder in my face before, because I have this oily face some times I used not to put anything aside from my blush and lip sticks. But when I bought and found this POND’S Oil Control Talc, I learned that this would be …
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Daily Pads
I’ve tried a few daily cleansing pads before by different brands and got horrible results from most of them, not because they didn’t work but because they were really harsh on my skin. I’ve tried most of the acne products in the Rapid Clear line by Neutrogena and they …
Mary Kay Satin Hands Fragrance-Free Hand Cream
If you are looking to buy a great hand cream for yourself or as a gift for someone else, I would not recommend that you buy Mary Kay Satin Hands Fragrance-Free Hand Cream in the white three ounce tube with black lettering.
I started using Mary Kay Satin Hands Fragrance-Free …
Olay Daily Facials Intensives Deep Cleansing Clay Mask
After breaking out like crazy on my forehead and nose, in panic mode, I went on the search for the perfect facial that will relax and rejuvenate my skin while treating my acne. After almost bawling my eyes out at the sales assistant, she asked me which brand I …
Victoria’s Secret Pink Me Up So Soft Lip Pot in Melon
The Product
Melon shade or flavor is a light fuchsia pink color with no shimmers or chunky glitters.
The container is a cute, sort of dome-shaped jar with a fuchsia pink cap.
This has a sweet melon scent but I did not detect any taste from this.
This has a soft and creamy …
Neutrogena Instant Bronze
Well summer is upon us and I continue my search for a beautiful natural tan without the aid of the natural sun! After one misstep I am back at the store seeking out the perfect product. I have very fair skin that burns easily and tans reluctantly! …
Dabur Herbal fresh gel
This time I have tried new Dabur herbal fresh gel tooth paste. I am quite happy with this product. WHy because, the main thing that attracted me alot is that its tooth whitening ingredients. Previously i tried other tooth pastes that come with whitening formula. But the result was …
Panoxyl benzoyl peroxide
Being prone to pimple breakouts had forced me to search for the ultimate pimple zapper. There are these various creams, ointments and weird-looking stuff that promises to clear out pimples in no time. Unfortunately, most of these products simply do …
Caroline Herbal White Cream
This is just another cream I got from my online haul for Caroline product. Caroline is a beauty product aiming at acne or troubled skin from Paris. It is quite famous among my girlfriends as word goes around when some of us got our hands on a good product. …
Nature’s Cure
Nature’s Cure comes in two different formulas for both men and women. The product in Wal*Mart costs around $8.97 for a one month supply. It comes with a morning and afternoon pill and Benzoyl Peroxide acne cream. The pills are the same but are labeled AM and PM …
Morrisons Hand and Body Moisture Care Dry Skin Lotion
Having tried Morrisons Hand and Body Moisturising Lotion, I thought I would give their Hand and Body Moisture Care a try. To be honest I did buy the Moisture Care by mistake originally. I thought I was buying another fragrance of the Moisturising Lotion and it wasn’t until I …
Everbilena Loose Powder - No.12 from Daiso Japan
Lately I had been on a hunt for a good loose powder to set my liquid foundation. I like to use Revlon liquid foundations because those are the only ones that does not irritate my super sensitive and acne prone skin. I use both the Revlon Colorstay …
CoverGirl Tru Blend Pressed Powder, Translucent Tawny Number 5
Never in my life had I wore concealer on my face. Reason being because my skin was usually clear and all I had to do was apply eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow and lipstick or lip gloss. However, I kept getting acne on my face, mostly on my forehead and …
Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder (Warm Tan)
I have never used a bronzer before now. I ever thought that I needed it, instead rejoicing in my fair porcelain skin, well until I was commented on how pasty I looked. I don’t normally take these things in my stride, but this one really hit home because it …
NYC Kohl Brow and Eyeliner Pencil
One of the eyeliners I like to use is the NYC Kohl Brow and Eyeliner Pencil in Jet Black. I like this eyeliner because it is affordable and made from natural ingredients like jojoba oil, beeswax, palm oil, minerals, castor oil and vitamins I even like the true …
St. Tropez Self Tan Remover
At around £12 for 240ml, depending on where you buy it, this fake tan remover isn’t cheap. It comes in a bottle with an easy to use dispenser pump, and is a white gel/liquid that is slightly shimmery and exfoliates the tan off skin (there are fine bits in …
Allue Starring Cheek Blush by HBC
Some people are just born with pale-looking skin, and I’m one of those. Having pale skin might be a problem for some but good thing there are lots of blushes out there that are budget-friendly and of good quality, just like Allue Starring Cheek Blush by HBC.
As a student, …
LISTERINE PocketPaks Oral Care Strips, Cool Mint
My husband and I met almost ten years ago, and he’s known from the get-go that I’m a smoker with no real intention of quitting any time soon. I smoke on a social level and wouldn’t know what to do with myself otherwise. Sad, but true. Now, for a …
Soft Care Bath Cream with Milk by Radox
Before I had children many moons ago I used to love indulging in a relaxing bath every evening before climbing into my bed. I found this a perfect way to relax but unfortunately these days I simply do not have the same amount of spare time. I have to …
TRESemme Heat Tamer Protective Spray
I didn’t want my hair to be really dry and dead because of the heat from my hair straightener, so I decided to purchase a heat protectant. Basically what it does is protect hair from the heat which can make your hair look dead, definitely not something I want. …
Walgreen’s Five Blade Men’s Razors
I think I mentioned in an earlier review that, in an effort to save money, I have started buying disposable razors for when I shave rather than some of the more expensive razors that are currently out there (the ones where I can buy replacement razor heads).
Even though I …
Burberry Lip Cover Lipstick in Dusty Rose
My sister from abroad sent me a Burberry lipstick. It’s no longer news to me that Burberry just launched their beauty products. I honestly had no idea what to think, as Burberry girls don’t even look like they care about wearing makeup on the runway. Maybe …
Wrinkle Remover
Clear and Smooth wrinkle remover comes in a pack of yellow tube. Made in Milan, Italy. The gel is completely white, like every normal lotion. I had eczema some few months ago and a friend recommended this gel. She called it a cream although I later noticed it …
Airol: Acne Treatment
Airol is a tretinoin manufactured by a company in France. A tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A that is used for treating acne. I don’t have an acne-prone skin. However, there are times when multiple stubborn pimples would suddenly sprout on my face especially when it is near …
Physician’s Formula Powder Finish Concealer Stick
I bought this concealer stick because I was looking for something to cover my very red blemishes. I have very bad acne, and also very red sensitive skin. I wanted this green concealer stick because green is supposed to cancel out the redness in the skin since …
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit BODY CLEAR Body Wash
Neutrogena is a brand I’ve been with, and around since I was very little. Lately I’ve been seeing commercials about it for soap and body care, yet I had never bought any. I went to London Drugs and asked what a good body wash would be and she brought …
The Face Shop Okara Cushion Mask
The Face Shop launched this mask, the Okara Cushion Mask made from tofu, which can be peeled-off after spreading it on your face and leaving it for fifteen to twenty minutes. When it dried up, I removed the mask by tugging it away from my face; I saw that …
Ramy Beauty Therapy Triumph Mascara Revitalizer
This is one of my favorite products from Ramy. I have been using this for what have seemed like forever and no I am not going to give them up for anything else. They are girl’s best friend as they are an aid to wearing your make up for long …
Jergens Naturals Hydrate Body Lotion
When shopping for my usual body lotion a few months back, I found it was not in stock. I decided to try Jergens Naturals. I am glad now they were out of my old stand by.
I use my Jergens Naturals Daily after my shower. I love the way it …
(repair)ologie in(fus)ium 23 leave-in treatment
I got my bottle of (repair)ologie in(fus)ium 23 leave-in treatment from a PX goods store. Since I am not residing in America, I grab every chance I get to shop for low-priced imported goods. That day, I was eyeing on any good hair product that could potentially salvage my …
Myra E Shine-Free Face Powder
I am fond of using face powder on my oily face. I find it better on my skin and has a good hypoallergenic quality. Nevertheless, I am also using pressed powder from time to time especially when I need to achieve that matte finish look without spending more time …
Noxzema Blackhead Cleanser
I have used and trusted Noxzema original cream facial cleanser for most of my life, as the old commercials used to say “Your face belongs to noxzema” in my case this is very true.
When I saw noxzema triple clean blackhead clearing scrub at my local super center grocery store I …
Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique Blow-dry lotion
Nectar Thermique was my favorite blow-dry lotion, until I knew of its other sister, the Ciment Thermique. All the same, both products come from Kerastase and, interchangeably, deserve to be my favorite. I parted from Nectar thermique since I ran out. Then it was high time …
Bliss Super Slough Scrub
I was recently given the Bliss Super Slough Scrub. My mom bought it for me because she knows how much I like to exfoliate my skin. This particular product is supposed to be “dual action” and since I love products that multi-task, I was very intrigued. It is supposed …
Lashstash Mascara Deluxe sampler
I bought this mascara deluxe sampler to try out a bunch of different mascaras. I think it was a very good idea for Sephora to offer this. I am always looking for great mascara, so it helps to try mascara samples. All of the mascara samples had enough mascara …
Sephora Glitter Eyes Palette
This makeup kit Glitter Eyes Palette by Sephora makes a really great dark glittery shimmery smokey eye look, I absolutely love this palette.
This palettes packaging is super cute. It’s dark and sparkly, it’s really pretty just like the products that are inside.
This makeup set has 2 eye …
Queen Helene The Original Mud Pack Maque
My all time favorite mud mask to use to help keep blemishes away and keep my skin looking younger and brighter is Queen Helene The Original Mud Pack Masque with Natural English Clay. It really helps draw out impurities in my skin and leaves it feeling so soft and …
Merida Cuticle Conditioner Swabs
I struggle with my cuticles, the little bits of ragged skin around the base of my fingernails and toenails. Cutting them is often quite painful, and then all around my fingers gets red and raw looking and people ask me what is wrong. I had to keep doing something …
Nivea Light Kiss
Every time that summer is coming my lips is always dry and it is very look ugly and sometimes I feel irritate. When I put lipstick it really seems bad and it looks cracks and very dry. My lips need a moisturizer.
And NIVEA helps me with that problem. A …
Origins Easy Slider Pre-Shave Oil
Shaving is not easy because it can cause lots of complications when you don’t do it correctly. One foremost infection are skin irritations or common zits. The irritations will foremost appear like insect bites but later on it would give you scars. I try avoid this. There was also …
Dove Beauty Wash GoFresh Body Wash Burst
I am an avid fan of Dove products, so I make sure to use Dove with my body and face. I had the opportunity to try the Dove Beauty Wash GoFresh Body Wash Burst. This comes in a nice peach colored bottle and I was able to buy a …
Nailtiques Nail Moisturizer
I am perhaps one of those few unlucky ones who cannot boast of having beautiful looking nails. The fact that my nails have always been brittle and hard and seems to break off rather easily, always made me feel rather low and resentful whenever I happened to see my …
Goody Ouchless Hair Brush
My family has always been pretty loyal to Denman brushes for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I had them in different colors but only served decorative purposes because I wasn’t really a fan. My problem with Denman brushes is that they get dirty fast and …
Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner
Neutrogena is one product line that I trust. I have been using their clear soap for my face for quite some time now, and I have seen great results. It was with this experience in mind that I bought their Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner.
I am not a great fan …
Garnier Fructise Sleek and Shine Hairspray
Garnier Fructise has just come out with a new type of hairspray called Sleek and Shine and claims to be humidity resistant. I normally buy the expensive $20/bottle salon brand hairsprays. We’re slightly low on money these days and trying to conserve, so for the first time in almost …
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