I used to work in a large department store that sported a great Clinique counter. Because I was the one that used to make the store-wide announcements (ie. “Attention customers, Clinique is now offering a gift with purchase….” etc) I would always get little freebie samples from them as …

Recently, and not for the first time either, I got the bright idea to try to straighten my hair. You see, my hair is unbelievably thick and relentlessly curly. I have tried many a time to find a straightener that would get the job done, each attempt being as …

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 …

Last summer my skin became too oily to the core, that even after a thorough cleaning my face would still be oily 2 hours later. Because of my extra oily face, I remember getting a lot of zits across my cheeks. They were not really that serious, though, but …

I recently decided to stop using soap for shaving and bought some shave gel. What I picked out was Gilette’s Satin Care shave gel. It comes in an attractive blue and purple can, and it specifies on that can that it’s for dry skin. As for …

Go to a Bath and Body Works store and you will be in for a real treat. They have a signature product they call “body butter.” This amazing moisturizing cream comes in an assortment of fruit and other tropical scents.
They have coconut, mango, papaya, lime —“ they …

I have suffered dry skin since I was a child and I’ve been using different creams, milks and lotions since I can remember. I don’t like oils because they make my skin too greasy and I have developed some kind of aversion towards them so I don’t buy them …

It was on a trip to the United States 5 years ago that I first stumbled upon the Ultra No. 1122 Lip Shine. I was browsing through a Bath and Body Works store and the bright green tube in the counter sparked an interest. For a mere …

I am on my late 20s already, and I recall having breakouts during my teenage years. The worst part of it was having a very sensitive skin. Did I mention very? I remember my friends putting on loose powder, and I was there watching them freshen up during our …

I love flavoured lip balm but prefer something a little more interesting than Chapstick so am always on the lookout for a new product to try.  I found the Sugar Daddy Milk Caramel lip balm in Target and bought it straightaway, I love sweet flavours and scents so I …

Ginvera Nutri white illuminating lotion of SPF 28 is really a nice lotion. I have been using this sun block lotion for many months now. This white lotion is an extraordinary sunscreen. It provides tri-action Sun protection and nourishment. Offers better protection to skin from harmful rays …

How do you get a perfect looking skin? Well, if you are blessed with good genes then that is simple. How about those who are not that fortunate? The wonders of make-ups is where it is necessary. But can we just invoke solely the help of make-up? Of course …

I purchased this shampoo at a local drugstore on offer. It was a —˜buy one get one free offer’ which is excellent value since I only paid £1.50 per bottle, since each bottle cost £3.50 for 400ml. I use it a couple of times a week. I have had …

Hello girls have u every used any kind of under eye gel to cure your dark circles under eyes. In my case it is not I but my sister used it as she has this problem, the brand, which she used, is Garnier under eye gel. Since …

I love to always have different shampoo for my hair. I never stick to one shampoo product because I would notice that my hair will stop reacting to the shampoo and it will be dry or my scalp feeling itchy even with daily wash. I was advised not to …

I paint my nails literally every single week —“ sometimes twice a week. This can wreak havoc on the strength of my nails as well as my cuticles. I purchased the Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover last week to help with the upkeep of my cuticles. It was only …

An organic shampoo I have been using and really like is the Organix Tea Tree Mint Shampoo. I like this shampoo because it has a pleasant peppermint smell to it that is clean and uplifting. Another reason I like this shampoo a lot is because it provides my scalp …

I love strawberries so much that I was in Walmart last week and saw the EOS Lip Balm Smooth Sphere Strawberry Sorbet Lip Balm and had to get some. In addition, the lip balm comes in this cool pink sphere like container and I love the color pink, but …

I like when people take care about themselves. I have a perfect example of my mother who is a very well cared-for only because of her habit to use all facilities and remedies to take care of her face and body. In spite of that she is a busy …

Its summer right now and I have been spending some time in the beach. I have noticed that the sun’s heat these days is different. It has been so hot and scorchingly painful thus I have to use sunblock. I really think that greenhouse gases has made this planet more …

I don’t see antioxidants an important criterion when I’m shopping for skin care products. If you were born with sensitive skin, it’s likely you’re more attentive to what a product should not have than for its frills. I was hopeful the Clinique super rescue antioxidant night moisturizer …

I used to purchase Equate: Twin Blade Disposable Razors because even though I use an electric razor, I still find myself needing to use disposable razors for the parts of my face that are not so easily reached by my electric razor, like my upper neck region. They worked …

I was able to fiddle with this beautiful Chanel nail polish for a newspaper write-up. I have kept my nails free of lacquered vanities for many days now. I’m too busy to be minding my nails. If there’s one irresistible thing that could possibly send back …

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 …

I don’t curl my hair that often but I have quite a few curl hair products for when I do, some of which I even use on my straight hair and they work just as great. I bought this Tresemme Flawless Curls Mousse when my local HEB was having …

I like this pore minimizing cream from SK-II range. It is a light whitish gel that bears a mild barley scent. The gel applies on and gets absorbed after just a few circular massages into the skin. It does not leave behind any yucky sticky feeling at all.
I only …

Still recovering from a mild post-acne state with small red blots on my face, I was going for a light face powder that would be gentle for my sensitive skin. Myra E sounds like a good reputable brand of cosmetics with whom I’ve had a positive experience after …

Amongst the lot of estee lauder products I got recently, this was the first item I took out of the cosmetics bag right away. Well lippies are probably the most convenient things to sample, unfortunately, buying online doesn’t warrant that things will always turn out as expected —“ …

I was shopping for some clothes at Victoria’s Secret’s website, and after I picked out my clothing to order, I took a quick look at the Sales and Specials category; I often find great deals for sometimes half the price or less. I didn’t find anything for myself, but …

I’m old enough to remember the Nair “Who Wears Short Shorts” campaign, but Veet far surpasses Nair in performance, and I couldn’t tell you a single thing about their commercial advertising. In fact, I don’t even recall seeing it. However, I admit I listen to much less television these …

I’ve become quite a fan of Clinique products ever since my mom got me a gift package from Clinique cosmetic counter at Macy valuing about $200. It was a treasure trove of their recommended fragrances and various cosmetics —“ I was in Clinique heaven. I think it …

No, your hair will not thin out if you use the Ducray Etra-Doux hair thinning product. Instead, your hair will develop a stronger and more powerful base that will help it avoid suffering from further hair loss. The product is cheap and effective and easy to use: you simply rub …

Since I am a huge fan of the BareMinerals make-up powders, you can imagine my utter delight to find a store at a local mall that specializes in the brand of make-up. I felt like a little kid in a candy store!
I bought my two starter kits at target …

When I first read that Clinique was coming out with this Chubby Stick, it looked really appealing and pretty in the ad. The cherry shade looked especially great, so I couldn’t wait until these sticks actually came on the market. I was lucky that I was able to get …

I wanted to buy a night cream but I ended up buying a fairness cream which I intend to use twice daily which is suited for my skin type. It was my first time to try Himalaya Fairness Cream and I said to myself I wanted to try this …

I am a huge fan of lip balms but it can be very tricky to find a good one. Lately, I’ve had trouble with them not moisturizing, and I’ve felt they are just sitting on top of my lips. This is from Bath & Body Works and it comes …

The Product
Number 108 shade is a maroon red color with no shimmers or annoying glitters.
The container is a plastic, test tube-like shape with a chrome colored cap where the doe-foot applicator is attached.
This has a sweet watermelon scent but I did not detect any sweet taste, however.
This has a …

I just started using Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray not too long ago and I love it!
I was at first hesistant of using this product when my hairdresser informed me about it. My hair is really fine and flat, so all of the other products that I have tried …

I usually have very oily acne prone skin, especially in the summer months, my skin is pretty much drenched with oil. But for some reason, during the winter months, my skin is parched like paper and is dry to the point that dry skin actually flakes off my face. …

I love shine sprays, and was excited to give this one a try. I have longer hair, so I am always looking for good products to try out to improve the look and texture of my hair. I found some really good things that I liked about this spray, …

I always leave out the importance of a facial toner. When I am just inside the house for the whole day, I would even skip applying facial moisturizer in my face. The reason why I wanted to use a toner is to complete the process of cleaning my face. Another …

At present, I seldom use generic Acetone to remove nail polish after knowing it destroys my natural nails. Acetone leaves my nails dull and dry causing considerable damage. I also experienced cracks and yellow discolorations on my toenails which were possibly signs that my nails were getting …

Summer affords me the time to wear loud campy colors. I thought I had it with some of my bright-hued lacquers, but just about every shade that pops becomes dull and muted whenever I apply a top coat. It seemed the glossy sheen tapered down a notch …

The thing that attracted me to the Juice Beauty Skin Care line is the fact that all of their products are completely natural and organic. Juice Beauty products are certified to be 95% organic which makes their line the most completely organic skin care line on the market. In …

Prior to using this product I looked on its back label to read the active ingredients. However, I was dismayed to find that it said that the only chemical it contained was fluoride, and for a moment I thought it was a bit of a sham and was about …

I am not really big into eyeshadows. I don’t really wear them on a daily basis. Therefore, I don’t really see the point in having a lot of department store or high end eyeshadows. I decided to try out the Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Tri in Walking on Eggshells …

Colgon Body Sprays are made by the company COTY. They are very affordable and a wonderful alternative to expensive perfume or other body sprays. Colgon offers many scents like Hawiian Ginger (my personal favorite), Chocolate, Caramel Pear, Vanialla Swirl and more. Their products smell great and …

This is the handsoap I’ve been using for a year now; I’ve tried other scents but I think this one is the best because it doesn’t smell too ‘flowery’ and strong, rather neutral but still good-smelling. I kind of dislike the pink color because it’s kind of generic-looking. It …

My hair is a light brownish color with naturally blonde highlights in it. However, my naturally blonde highlights have not been standing out as much because my hair has been washed so many times with hard water it actually has a greenish tint to it. One of the hair …

I was looking for a good hand cream and when I found Burt’s Bees Almond Milk Beeswax hand crème I was really reluctant to buy them. My previous purchase of Burt’s Bees was not really a good one, some of the products from Burt’s Bees are really good but some …