Cosmetics Reviews
China Glaze Ink Nail Polish Set
This China Glaze Ink nail polish set comes with 7 shades of nail polish which consist of a dark blue, a very light green, a dark purple, a light red, a orange, a dark red, and a black. I got this nail polish set from a friend when she …
Olay Age Defying Moisturizing Bar
The Product
This soap is placed in a white box with a black and purple design.
This has a mild floral soapy scent that I really like.
This has a hard consistency but gets softer after number of times of usage.
The retail price for a 100-gram bar is around Php40 or almost …
Bottega Verde anti hair loss shampoo
My father is 55 years old and about 7-8 years ago he started loosing his hair. He felt pretty bad about it so he started using all kind of different pretty expensive treatments to prevent the hair from falling but all the efforts were useless. So he kind a …
Avon Anew Age-Transforming Concealer SPF 15
I purchased this product recently because it was advertised as an under-eye concealer and a treatment in one. So, although it was $10, I thought that was a good deal for a product that claimed to diminish fine lines while concealing dark circles under the eyes. Plus, …
Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector
I love The Body Shop generally because of their use of natural products and luckily for me, someone bought me this Hemp Hand Protector as a present. The quirky packaging —“ a silver metal tube and a picture of a cannabis leaf on the label —“ had caught …
Cinthol Deo Talc
Cinthol Deo Talc, a product of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is cologne talc for all day freshness and to prevent body odor. It contains Triclosan as one of the main ingredients which is helpful in preventing body odor.
I am a regular user of this talcum powder and I started …
DoMe Perfect Cut Series Soft Yaki Body Extensions
I have naturally curly African American hair that I absolutely love, but sometimes I really want to change or experiment with my look. Because I choose not to chemically process my hair, I decided to opt for extensions instead. I went to my local beauty supply store …
Loreal Total Repair 5 Conditioner
My hair are rough, dry at the ends, frizzy most of the times. SO when I saw ad for Loreal Total Repair 5 Shampoo and conditioner, I was totally thrilled. It seemed that all my hair problems would be addressed by just one product.
I was using dove hair fall …
Axe Heat Citrus 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner
I have used many products to wash my hair. It seems that most of the time, the product can never deliver what my hair needs, exactly. I have only had a couple of shampoos or conditioner’s that have really made my hair better. One shampoo that I have recently …
Belo Essentials Whitening Face Wash
I have sensitive and acne-prone skin which makes it really hard for me to find a facial wash that will not irritate my skin in any way. I have tried a lot of products in the past but nothing really seemed to work in lessening the pimples on my …
VOV Make-up Kit (Lipstick and Shadow)
I’ve been using VOV Make-up Kit for a year now and I think the product is fabulous. It has 8 colors of lipstick and 8 colors of eyeshadow. I feel like a professional make-up artist when I use it. What I really like about the product is the quality. …
Hair Remover
I bought this along with another product from Sally Hansen because it was on sale. I am willing to try anything to lessen the appearance of a moustache in my face. I am cursed with some manly facial hair, not course but still visible. Now this product works, indeed …
L’oreal Paris Ever Strong Hydrate Conditioner Normal to Dry Hair
I was searching for a conditioner that will able to help a chemically treated hair and I always find this conditioner on the list of results. This conditioner from L’oreal is very new to me and I find it expensive because it comes from L’oreal. I am not seeing …
Fanny Serrano Dual Face Powder
What made me try the product:
Me and my friends were to meet at the mall and would have dinner there. As I was waiting for them to arrive, I thought of giving myself a makeup retouch. I headed to the restroom and searched for my face powder …
Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Coralista
Benefit has recently released a collection of six lip glosses to match with six of their powders. The lip glosses come packaged in a squeeze-tube, and comes with 15mL. The applicator is very rounded and contoured to fit virtually any lip shape whereas most squeeze-tube applicators are blunt.
Coralista is …
Prescriptives Two-Way Foundation
Prescriptives is an expensive make-up brand but its well worth every penny spent. Here in the Philippines, Prescriptives is not too well-distributed. I have only seen it in Rustans Department Store. I bought their two-way foundation, which can be used as foundation or powder. I love the color of …
Hera: White Program Cleansing Foam
This product has to be the best facial cleanser I have ever used in my life. I have obtained a couple of samples of this product as a small gift through another product I ordered online. I normally do not use traditional cleansers because of my previous bad experience …
Pond’s White Beauty Pinkish - white Glow cream
This is a facial product that I can’t do without. It’s the best facial cream that I’ve used. First, it gives my face a very matte finish because my face tends to be dry. I’ve tried using other facial creams or those make up base and tinted …
Salon Selectives Hold Tight Finishing Spray
I bought this at Watson’s for only $3.45 and the bottle is 251 ml or 8.5 fluid ounces, it’s not a bad size and the brand is really good. This finishing spray is for totally firm hold when you need it and apparently it’s supposed to hold your hair …
Derma E Tea Tree and E Antiseptic Creme
I have combination skin and around my cheek area and chin, it becomes very oily, but around my eyes, nose, and forehead my skin becomes very dried out. For the dried out areas I need a moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated, but a treatment to prevent blemishes I …
O.P.I. Nail Polish in Red My Fortune Cookie
I’m not a big fan of painting my nails. I hardly ever do it but every now and then I feel inspired to be a bit of a girly girl. This was one of those times so I thought I’d try out the O.P.I nail polish in …
Calgon Body Mist Hawaiian Ginger
I remember the days when I wasn’t even a teenager yet and my mother would draw me a hot bath and treat me to some calgon bubble bath. I used to love that stuff, and it provides me now with a ton of great memories. I’ve grown older, obviously, …
Kolours Dual Conditioning Hair Color
Since I am a hair color addict, I wanted to try different brands, even cheaper ones to see if they are worth the purchase. I have been using L’Oreal for my hair dyes, and I figured maybe I should try out a different local brand to save up even …
Lakme Insta-Liner Eyeliner
Lakme is a reputed international cosmetic producing company. It produces eyeliner named Insta-Liner eyeliner. It is liquid in state and comes in a small bottle resembling the shape of a nail polish bottle. It has a fine application brush. They produce it in only pure black shade. I first …
Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush
The Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush comes in about five different shades at Target. There isn’t as much variety as I see in other blush lines, but I was able to find a pretty shade: “Tawny”. The product itself comes in a very compact circular white case with a clear …
MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask
I purchased the MAC volcanic ash thermal mask when I did the volcanic ash exfoliator which I utterly adore by the way. I got this after the persistent sales girl at MAC counter claiming this is one of their best sellers and that I got to have them. They …
Clinique Mild Facial Soap
I first bought the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and the Clarifying Lotion 2 of Clinique before I decide to buy also the Clinique’s Mild Facial Soap. Before, I thought my facial soap leading brand is the best cleanser for my skin but when I started using this facial soap …
Myra E Daily Sun Protect Facial Moisturizer
I’ve never owned and have never used a moisturizer. Ever. I always see my sister using a bunch of facial products, and would often see her moisturize her face every night before she goes to sleep. Compared to her, I was like the boyish type of girl who didn’t …
NYX Eyeshadow Trio in Tropical/Yellow/Lime Green
This was the first NYX product that I ever bought. Before an Ulta store was built near where I live, I didn’t know any place that sold NYX, and I didn’t want to order online. I saw this trio at Kroger and decided to get it even though the …
Nexcare by 3M Acne Patches
Almost all products I know for spot-treating acne are generally similar in formulation. Aren’t they? I’ve ranted about spot treatment gels that were not as good, if not worse, than putting toothpaste to a pimple. Naturally, a pimple will heal by itself. The main point …
Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream
I am always on the look out for miracle skin products. When I was younger, my main skin issue was acne. Even back then I tried every product imaginable to solve my problem. Now that I am in my mid thirties, acne is no longer an …
Sunmark moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion
This tiny little bottle of sunscreen lotion worked very well for me and my family while on vacation. It says on the bottle that it can be compared to Coppertone lotion, and after using it, I can see why. The texture, and fragrance, as well as the …
Loreal Paris 360 Degree Facial Cleanser
I used this cleanser for a good two months—¦ My first complaint is the price. I paid $7 for mine and the bottle is so small it only lasted about a month. I purchased the one for —˜Normal Skin’. Although I do like the included scrublet, it exfoliates well, …
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
This is a very good foundation for the money. It compares to some of the more expensive foundations I have tried , but cost a third less money. I am very happy with it , and really don’t have any complaints about it. It is a outstanding quality foundation …
Sense Reflection Shower Gel by Avon
With the economy being the way that it is I have decided to try and trim my cosmetics budget down. That is why for the past month or so I have been shopping with Avon. I find that their products are usually pretty good and that they are decently …
Ilog Maria Milk and Honey Soap
It’s no surprise that I love Ilog Maria products. This time I’m putting the spotlight on their Milk and Honey Soap.
This soap currently the one I’m using right now. My previous soap has changed formula (popular soap brand changed to sub par formulation) which made me unhappy. Let me …
Avon Spectralash Mascara
I have used a lot of Mascara’s from Avon and tend to just try new ones when they come out as they normally are a good price - usually £5. This Mascara came out a good while ago and it is 1 of my favourites. This normally costs £10 …
Clear - Anti Dandruff Scalp Oil Control Shampoo
This shampoo is probably one of my best buys! I only discovered it late last year. Being a loyal Pantene and Dove user, I never really cared about other products. Not until I had dandruff problem, which never happened to me before.
Mind you, my dandruff was quite severe …
Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion
Blemishes is one of the many skin conditions that I kept on experiencing. One of the things that I attribute this to is because I am always drenched in mud on the pitch while playing soccer. I develop blemishes on my face from time to time. I am proactive in …
Cetaphil Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil is a gentle skin cleanser that I have been a fan of through my teenage years and well into adulthood. It’s made by a company named Galderma and I found out about it through the recommendation of a dermatologist. Cetaphil softens as it cleanses and you …
Pearly lip balm stick with Extractof Mimosa by Bottega verde
I am a real fan of Bottega Verde products because they are all natural. The only cosmetics I don’t buy there are hair and bath products because they are very expensive and I haven’t noticed any difference between them and less expensive products from other brands. But I buy …
Sophie Paris Hair Loss Prevention (Daily Hair Tonic)
I have experienced excess hair loss last year and didn’t know what to do. At first, I am not bothered by it but then one day I noticed my hairline is receding. I was in total shock when checked it on the mirror.I also had some small bald patches …
Now Foods Rose Hip Seed Oil
I used to have acne scars and some small dark spots on both cheeks as a result of treating my acne. I tried the usual uneven spot correctors and brightening creams, but nothing worked. I heard about rosehip oil for a long time, so I wanted to try it. …
Phillips Norelco Razor
I don’t like shaving much, but every now and then I need a clean shave so that’s where a good razor comes in. I have the Norelco Razor, and for most of the time I think it works fine, but it has more short comings than good benefits.
I …
Maybelline Falsies Mascara
Maybelline Falsies Mascara is a new product that I tried originally because all Maybelline products were on sale buy one get one half off. This mascara was what I chose as the half off item. I am really glad that I tried it. This is the best mascara I …
Aloe Soothing Day Cream from The Body Shop
As someone with sensitive skin, this is one skin cream I couldn’t be without.
Last summer I had horrible acne, and I was using a bunch of perscription treatments that were working, but they were leaving my poor skin dry, flaky, and irritated. Then one day I was in …
Dove Soap
Dove soap is my favorite soap. When i was little, I remember my mom used this soap as well. You do not need to put on lotion after you bathe using Dove, it definitely moisturizes your skin the instant you use it. It is very creamy and makes your …
Avon Anew Ultimate hand and nail cream
Recently I received Avon’s Anew Ultimate hand and nail cream as a gift. This product available in both Canada and the USA, is from Avon’s most expensive line.
I had high expectancies of this cream, but I am for the most part disappointed. The cream has a very thick density, …
Shiseido Whitening Protecting Cream
I have always been envious of my sister’s complexion since childhood. She had inherited my great-grandmother’s fair and pearly-white skin. Meanwhile, I got my dad’s dark skin tone. Although I would not say its really dark but as compared to my sister’s, my skin tone is darker. Our …
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