Cosmetics Reviews
SK-II Skin Refining Treatment
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 …
Burt’s Bees, Doctor Burt’s Herbal Blemish Stick with Tea Tree Oil
Retinoic acid alias vitamin A or Tretinoine is a potent anti-zit remedy I always use to stop prospective blemishes from resulting to major eruptions. I’ve been using it for years to a point where I’m likely to call my self a Tretinoine addict. But Tretinoine has a …
Dove Face Care Essential Nutrients Day Lotion
I bought this little 100ml bottle of facial moisturizer from my local convenience store for only £1.50. I was surprised to find this as I did not know that Dove made any facial products and even though there is Arabic writing on this bottle along with the English, …
Mac Blue My Mind Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
Blue and violet are my favorite hues when it comes to eyeshadows, and even during daytime I find it tempting to wear just the slightest shades of both colours even though some people may think it’s inappropriate, but applied lightly they can look great and it can look appropriate, …
Vivite Daily Facial Cleanser
Since I am a total —˜beauty buff’ and basically love using different hair and skin products which would help me stay beautiful and young. So recently when I happen to receive this gift from my sister (who did know my fondness of beauty products) called —“ Vivite daily …
Styli-Style Plastique Hi-Shine lip gloss
The Product
The shade is Flirty which is an undeniable baby pink color that has no sparkles and perfect for a nude pink lip shade.
The container is a rectangular glass tube with a doe-foot wand applicator.
The scent is sweet.
The texture is thick, sticky, but really shiny.
The price is around $2.
My …
Philosophy Celebrate Life Lime Blossom Body Lotion
This was another one of the fruit-scented Philosophy body lotions that was exclusively sold at Nordstrom’s department store in the summer of 2010, during one of Nordstrom’s big sales. I think I got it for $12, and it was originally $15. The cosmetics department always likes to do special …
Ayurvedic Medicine Cream
Fair & Lovely ayurvedic natural fairness cream now comes with a new kumkumadi tailam. This product is marketed by Hindustan Lever in India.When I was in college I always used to use the then fair & lovely cream because it used to be my mother’s favourite cream. …
Palmer’s Stretch Mark Creme
Along with terrible dry skin, I also have some very bad scars on my legs. Many of them are very old and some are even raised above my skin. I also have some very bad stretch marks due to severe weight gain and then weight loss. I am …
Loreal Elseve Renutrition Night Serum with Royal Jelly
I have added to my beauty rituals a night treatment for my hair, in the form of a leave-in conditioner or serum. Whatever they call it, it appears to me that a lot of such products have sprung after kerastase pioneered this trend of putting conditioners before hitting …
GiGi Antioxidant Balancing Facial Moisturizer
GiGi Antioxidant Balancing Facial Moisturizer, is a really good product to try. It does many good things for your skin and works fast. I found this product at Sally’s Beauty Supply. The sales lady recommended it to me,and I have to say that I am very happy that I …
Lancome Colour Focus Palette Eye Shadow in 4Passion
I have come a long way since experimenting with makeup. I still have a few of the hand-me-down eye shadows I got from my sisters. I only started to improvise my makeup after I got employed in an office and I felt the pressure to conform in …
Dr. Brandt Pore No More Pore Refiner
The major problem that most people have with their skin when it comes to acne is the size of their pores. When someone’s pores are really large, all of the oil and dirt can sink into them and cause acne. It can be really difficult to notice unless you …
Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray
Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray cost around $24 because it available in a set of 3. It weighed around 5 oz. It has a few other products which can help shield the sun, and while I used a few of them before, this one was one of the bests …
Revlon Color Stay Mineral Foundation in Beige
One of my biggest issues about make-up is having to re-apply it throughout the day. Since I am usually very busy throughout my work day, I do not like to have to stop and re-apply my foundation every few hours. It was for this reason that I went to …
Estee Lauder CyberWhite EX Extra Intensive Purifying Treatment
This is one of the products from the new Estee Lauder whitening series this season. The new CyberWhite EX series is an evolved version of the previous, claiming to correct and help prevent four different kinds of dark spots. It can begin to dissolve stubborn age spots, clarifies and …
Freeman Chocolate and Strawberry Facial Detoxifying Mask
I like trying out a lot of beauty products. I was at Wal-Mart and roaming around their cosmetics and beauty section where I found the Freeman stand. I was browsing through all the products that they have and this particular mask stood out to me due to its bright …
Revlon Age Defying Spa Foundation with SPF 18
It seems like just about every foundation and concealer product that is coming out now has SPF included, Revlon Age Defying Spa Foundation being one of them. If you are using a foundation that does not have the ingredient added you need to switch because how many people …
Sephora Face Concealing Blemish Pen
Due to the fact that I have been working at Sephora for nearly two years now, I simply had to try their new “FACE” Line. This is a line which consists of a myriad of skin care products which are priced significantly lower than the rest of the skin …
Olay complete all day moisture lotion SPF15
Searching for a moisturizer that can provide both UV protection can be tough. because some provide UV protection but can leave your face greasy and oily during the day which lead to clog pores then to acne. Today there are so many selection of cream that promise to …
ChapStick Overnight Lip Treatment
Once in awhile my lips get very, very dry and I need an overnight lip treatment to help moisturize them and soften them back up again. One of my favorite nighttime lip treatment products to use is Chapstick Overnight Lip Treatment. It comes in a purple tube that is …
Biotherm white detox moisturizing cream
This is a fast skin moisturizing cream that has vitamins C and E, and its made from glicyrrhizic flavanone. It comes in a small white bottle that is used on your skin during the day. I like the fact that this contains carrot oil tea and that …
Suave Naturals Refreshing Waterfall Mist Shampoo
I recently purchased Suave Refreshing Waterfall Mist Shampoo at the grocery store. I was hesitant to buy it because it was priced so much lower at 99 cents than the shampoo I normally use. But since Suave has been around for a long time, and the price …
Coastal Scents 88 Pallette
There’s been a lot of you tube tutorials for applying make up these days. I got interested and thought of buying myself one. My sister suggested that I buy from Ebay since its a lot cheaper there and the shipping is free. So, I did. The 88 different eyeshadow …
Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Gilded
When I first saw this Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Gilded, I thought it looked really cute and since I’ve tried a lot of Urban Decay products and most of the had worked for me good, I thought I would go a head and give this a try. And …
Cover Girl Simply Powder Foundation in 505 Ivory
I’ve been steadily using the Cover Girl Simply Powder foundation for years. I recently switched it up by trying the Revlon Photo Ready powder and was sorry I did. The simply powder foundation offers a surprisingly flawless appearance to my skin as if I had applied a liquid full …
Maybelline Volume Express Cat Eyes Mascara
I am not a huge fan of mascaras. In fact, I only started to use them just lately, maybe a couple of months ago. The first mascara that I had gave me nightmares; it was waterproof but yes, it would usually be waterproof AFTER it smudged on my eyes.
I …
HBM Moisture Lift Rejuvenating Shampoo and Conditioner
I bought the HBM Moisture Lift Rejuvenating Shampoo and Conditioner about six weeks ago and I have since ditched the conditioner as it is simply no good for my hair. I still use the shampoo which seems to be adequate enough. I was not happy with the …
Yves Rocher Detoxifying Teas Perfecting Lotion
I love Yves Rocher and their products always excite me with their lovely scents. Today, I am reviewing their new toner from their 3 Detoxifying Teas line.
This lotion is a thicker gel consistency that is translucent and has the natural scent of almond and tea. Many of the natural …
Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment
I used Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment worth $10 from a store. I used to have horrible acne back then, when I was sleeping late and my period made it worse. It is a spot corrector which can help remove individual acne spots without any trace …
Jordana Nail Polish
Ever since I was in high school I loved to polish and design my nails in all sorts of crazy and weird ways. One of the things I sometimes incorporated into my weird and crazy designs were the odd colours that you would sometimes (back then, it’s so common …
Mary Kay’s Intense Moisturizing Cream
This moisturizer is very effective and works great for dry skin. I have had dried skin for as long as I can remember and I have to use certain lotions and skin care products for my skin because of the dryness and the sensitivity. I was looking at …
Ce-Ce of Sweden: Ce-Ce Med Plus Sensitive Shampoo
Typically, I tend to have at least three different shampoos on my shelf at a given time: one for dyed hair, one that is properly cleansing, and one that is a little milder, for the days when I don’t want to torture my hair too much. The previous winter, …
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Head & Shoulders is a brand of anti-dandruff shampoo produced by Procter & Gamble. It Makes my hair feel very silky and is Quite a surprise for a dandruff shampoo or we can say a wonderful shampoo. It worked for me. It is a myth that some shampoos are …
EOS Nourish Everyday Hand Lotion
My hands have been so dry and chapped because of the cool dry air arriving. One of the natural hand lotions I have been using to help hydrate and soften my hands up is the EOS Nourish Everyday Hand Lotion. It actually contains nourishing and conditioning ingredients in it …
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask
A really nice soothing and rejuvenating facial mask I have used in the past was Freeman Feeling Beautiful Pineapple Facial Enzyme Mask. The mask does not at all smell like pineapple, but it is yellow like pineapple fruit. It is very easy to apply to face and skin and …
Simply Basic Body Mist
Simply Basic Body Mist has become one of my favorite selections when it comes to adding that little bit of extra something to my daily routine. I purchased two large bottles from Wal-Mart, one scent being Raspberry Vanilla and the other being Madarin Orange. I paid a little bit …
Tricia Sawyer Moisturizing Enhancer
I love a good and effective moisturizer, one that will produce instant results with regular use, and I have been looking for a really good one that will make my skin even better, one that will make my skin nourished from the inside. Â There are so many products in …
Du Wop Anti-Venom Figleaf Lipstick
I bought this tiny lipstick because of it’s shade but mostly because of it’s scent! It is a Du Wop brand but it smells just like my Sunkissed blush creme from Beauty Bar, it smells like candy and so fruity at the same time and I decided to try …
Meswak
The Meswak toothpaste is the herbal toothpaste. It is also a very good and effective toothpaste, which is free of harmful chemicals and also good to use it for any one. Actually I used to use the other branded toothpaste before and during those days I had …
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Rose
Last time I checked, I thought that, in time, the growing number of lip balms I was buying would outnumber the dozens of lipsticks I owned. My fixation with lipsticks I displace to tinted lip balms, maybe because they’re cheaper and unfussy to use. To date, I …
Max Factor Flawless Perfection Blush
I am not much into make ups. I still believe in the saying Simplicity is Beauty. But still I keep a few basic make up on my bag, and that’s what you call Kikay Kit. You’ll never know when you need instant make over, so you always need to …
Lip Liners MAC Lip Liner-Stripdown
A must to have for any girls who love to wear peach, pink, caramel and beige-brown nude shades. No lies, for me it is a perfect nude beige brown lipliner. It is absolutely not too light or to dark, it is just between those. What I like the most? …
Olay Total Effects Antiageing Cream
I have some problems with my face skin. When using the makeup just lasted for a while. My face skin is oily skin types a with large pores so that looks like orange peel. It’s not unsightly. In addition, the wrinkles around the eyes is also very disturbing. I …
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 …
Pantene ProV Shampoo
When I was in college I used to always wash my hair with Pantene pro V shampoo. Since college I have switched another shampoo and conditioner, but decided last night to give Pantene a try once again. I was very impressed with the quality of the shampoo and how …
Clean & Clear Advantage Invisible Acne Patch
I did not like this product all that much. When I applied the concealer over my pimple, it appeared as if I had dry and flaky skin! My pimple may have been concealed, but what it covered my pimple up with I did not at all like! I mean, …
Clarisonic Pro Skincare Brush
I have recently made a major commitment to getting my acne more under control so that I can have clearer, more beautiful skin. That is why I decided to purchase the Clarisonic Pro Skincare Brush. I had never really used a brush as part of my face cleansing routine …
Urban Decay Grind House Double Barrel Sharpener
My favorite eyeliner pencil sharper to use is the Urban Decay Grind House Double Barrel Sharpener. The reason I like this eyeliner pencil sharpener so much is because it can sharpen eyeliner pencils of all sizes without causing the tips to break off my eyeliners constantly.
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