I set out on a mission to purchase a new flat iron. Let me begin by saying that I have unmanageable hair. It is long and layered, with a lot of frizz and wave in it. I also have a lot of hair. So, over the past decade, …

I am the type of woman who does not like having to spend a lot of money on haircare products. I always heard a lot of positive things about Organix haircare products, but I never really tried them because they cost more than the products that I usually …

The summer season is already here and once again I find myself updating my makeup bag with new products. I love using bronzers to add a bit of color and depth to my skin. I find that the bit of shimmer that these products give to my …

I am always so jealous of those women who have perfectly arched and defined eyebrows. Every time that I visit my local Wal-Mart, I always find myself browsing through the aisles that contain the eye and eyebrow products. I had picked up this particular product on several …

I have purchased a few eyelash curlers in the past and never really had a problem with any of them despite how much or little they cost. About two months ago, I accidentally broke the last curler that I purchased leaving me once again with the task of …

I have aged considerably over the years to learn a lot about spot treatments for acne. I’d be revisiting that later on in my life, which is happening now, and I’m disappointed that clearing spot treatments haven’t changed their formulations much. They are of the same stuff …

Usually I am a name brand kind of girl. I know judging a book by its cover is not the best way to go through life, however I rarely ever follow that advice when it comes to products I use on myself. In fact, I do not think I …

I recently purchased the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. It is a foundation product that can be found in drugstores. Everyone I know has been comparing this particular foundation to the NARS Sheer Glow foundation which is so much more expensive. I definitely agree with that comparison so one …

I recently purchased the Make Up For Ever Sculpting Blush in shade #22 from my local Sephora store. The name for shade #22 is Iridescent orange coral. I typically go for my peach based blushes but this one really appealed to me for some reason. I was initially afraid …

I recently purchased the Origins Multi Grain Makeup. I have definitely been enjoying using it so far. I love the finish of this makeup most of all. It has a matte finish with a natural sheen to it. It doesn’t make me look too shimmery or dewy. It just …

I’ve always been skeptical of Covergirl products. The quality never seemed to be very good and the packaging always managed to break on me. But lately I’ve been on a lipstick craze. And the colors from this line immediately stood out to me. I walked by and saw about …

Mineral make-ups has become the latest fashion nowadays. Most women try to switch to this kind of make-ups since it is mostly organic. It is does not give any adverse effects on the skin. Anyway, Avon Smooth Mineral Blush-Golden Glow is another good quality blush-on which is all natural. …

I have natural or chemically free African American hair. My hair in its natural state tends to be very curly. As a result, I tend to have a difficult time trying to find hair styling tools to detangle my hair without damaging it. I purchased this …

On any given day, I’d prefer a dash of liquid eyeliner, since it complements my eye makeup sharply and lasts a longer period of time. Makeup is very arbitrary, and mine sometimes gravitates towards softer, tight-lined eyes through the use of pencils. So my preference is split …

Next to lip balm, the most important thing in my vanity kit is a good quality blush-on. For years, I have been looking for the best blush-on that really suit my skin. I tried using both cheaper and expensive brands of blush-on but the quality did not match my …

MAC Smolder Eye Kohl was given to me by my cousin when she came home back from abroad. I was ecstatic when I received this gift from her. The packaging was very chic and expensive. I know this product doesn’t come cheap. I just don’t know how much this …

Revlon Photo Ready Liquid Foundation is the best liquid foundation that I have ever used so far. It comes in a 30 ml bottle that costs a little more than PhP500 (Philippine Peso) or US$12. It has 10 different shades namely: Vanilla, Shell, Nude, Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Cool …

I bought the Nivea Visage Deep Pore Control Toner as I was experiencing clogged pores and my usual alcohol free toner wasn’t doing much to help it. For reference I have sensitive, oily and acne prone skin. I was sticking with alcohol free toners just because I …

I recently purchased the NARS Front Row Makeup Kit at my local Sephora store. I had seen so much hype for this kit on beauty blogs and in magazines so I could not help but purchase it pretty soon after it came out. The kit comes in a pretty …

I recently purchased the Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer because it was advertised as a more heavy duty concealer. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, blemishes, and other imperfections on my face that I try to cover every day. A lot of the concealers I have tried in …

I bought Eucerin Sensitive Facial Skin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser for $20.74 online, weighing 6.7 Ounce. Here is my review.
This product was made to help clean the face. It sis not meant to help remove acne, though it can be used if you have acne as well. But I …

I bought Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser for $14.44online, weighing 6.7 Ounce . Here is my review.
This product was made to help cleanse the pores - it can be used a regular tough cleanser. They may not be medicated - in fact, it is not heavily medicated unlike …

I bought Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser for $27online, weighing 4.6 ounces . Here is my review.
This product was designed to help unclog the pores, make them get smaller, and help reduce acne scars. It is nothing new because there are many other commercial treatments available in …

I bought Clinique Acne Solutions Night Treatment Gel for $27online, weighing 24 oz. Here is my review.
This product was made to help get rid of acne and scars. The ingredients here are nothing too complicated, because they are pretty much familiar, but hey are strong, and are not …

I bought the Clarins Eye Contour Balm when buying the Clarins Eye Contour Gel. At the time, I was using other Clarins products and was looking for specialized eye treatments to complement the mainstream creams and lotions for the face.
The Clarins Eye Contour Balm comes in a tiny …

The Clarins Eye Contour Gel comes in a really tiny tube with 0.7 oz of product. The cheapest price I have been able to find this is online at $30, so it is also really expensive for so little.
I decided to try this out because I was, at …

I just recently got back from a nice summer vacation from the beach, so I wanted to keep my tan to last for the next couple of months. I love having a golden tan skin, and for some reason my face is still paler than the rest of my …

I’ve been using L’oreal Pure Zone Pore Tightening & Clarifying Toner for several months and I’m happy about it. I use it everyday after I wash my face. It helps tighten my pores, which is very important for a good looking skin. As a clarifying toner, it really helps …

I used to have a big built when I was very young. I only began to lose down weight when I reached my teenage days. Probably, I was already conscious of my figure. Also,I suffered from hyperacidity when I was in high school. There were a lot of food …

Although I do use Lipstick on the odd occasion I do prefer a Lip Gloss. I don’t care much for a bright colour on my Lips, and prefer a more Shiny kind of look. That’s what I like about Lip Glosses. You get a hint of Colour and a …

I highly appreciate Avon for coming up with new innovations to cater the needs of their consumers. They always feature 2-in-1 products which i think is very cost effective. Anyway, Dual-Ended Lipstick & Lip Gloss is one of their several products that I totally admire. This product comes in …

One of the products from Avon that I was able to purchase at a discounted price was Avon’s Dew Kiss Lip Tint. Its regular price is PhP130 (Philippine Peso) or around US$3. I only bought it at PhP109. This lip tint comes in 4 shades; Dewy Rose, Sweet Pink, …

This is a brand new Shower Gel out in Avon. It was only a couple of books ago that we had a new Shower Gel in the Senses range, and now there is another 1? I find that there is always a few new ones come out in Summer …

I recently purchased a few products from the Not Your Mother’s Hair product line of styling products.
The first product that I picked up was the Beat the Heat Thermal Styling Shield Spray. It is a heat protectant. I use it before I blow dry my hair because I like …

The only acne wash I had for a while was a facial scrub called St. Ives Apricot Scrub Invigorating that I only would use about once or twice a week. I didn’t want to use it everyday because it exfoliates my skin and I felt like the scrub was …

To save or to splurge? When faced with an empty bottle of my favorite scented lotion, I said I’ll save for now and maybe splurge later. I just can’t afford to spend on another high-end moisturizer for my body after I ran out of it. Not …

I adore matte stains on lips. Regardless how unstable a matte lipstick is, I’m seduced by its rustic, dusty appeal. Another elf lip product that got me spending the second time (price was forgivable) was the Studio Matte lip color. Outside, the weather’s getting warmer, so …

About three weeks ago, a local discount drug store was having a sale on Tresemme products (3 for $10). Because I always love to experiment with new products (and stock up on a few favorites), I definitely had to visit the store to make a few purchases. …

I have a best friend who swears by the Tresemme line. She says that the company’s products are just as good as expensive salon products. I have used a few of the lines products in the past but I must admit I never have been as impressed …

I decided that I wanted to get some eyeshadow to amplify my eyes. I had alredy been using great mascara and liquid eye liner. I wanted to create a smoky eye for a sexy club look. I decided to buy the L’Oreal Paris HiP Studio Secrets Professional Metallic Shadow Duo …

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 …

I got this full size bottle of ‘Replumping Serum Foundation’ as a free gift when I ordered an anti-ageing cream from the Yves Rocher website and it was a good bargain as I needed a new foundation anyway. I think it would have cost me about £10 if …

I was so psyched when I found the Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads at Meijer. Before I would remove my eye makeup with a damp wash cloth. This method would often irritate my eyes because I would have to apply soap sometimes and it would sting my …

The first product that I have purchased from Careline Cosmetics is its Careline Single Blush On. It comes in a tiny round case with a powder puff inside. At that time, the only available shade that I saw in the store was Fresh Tomato and Rosy Cheek. It is …

Maybelline’s Unstoppable Curly Extension Mascara claims that one can achieve the result of curly lash extensions, more length, washable, waterproof and no clumping lashes. These claims are the reasons why I bought this product. I was also impressed with its pink tube package. It looks so cool and chic! …

I love nail polish and love to collect them in various colours and finishes. One of my recent obsessions has been holographic and glitter nail polish. But holographic nail polish is very hard to find in the markets now and even if we do find them, they tend to …

I read in some women’s forums that Kojic acid is a very powerful ingredient in lightening the skin. That’s why many women there uses Kojic Soap and it’s getting so much hype so i decided to try a Kojic soap. I’ve read a lot of good reviews about it. …

This was the first liquid eyeliner I ever purchased in my life. Before, I would just use black pencil eyeliner and draw a black line over my eye lid trying to achieve the look like Gwen Steffani or Amy Winehouse. However I had a friend named Kim at my …

If I had liked the Japanese Cherry Blossom scent of Bath and Body Works, then this one didn’t made my day, it made my entire day and night just smelling it! I swear I could live on this lotion alone for my entire life and when the staff assisted …

I had bought a Japanese Cherry Blossom version of this one but also bought just this regular Cherry Blossom since they had a promotional offer of Buy 3 and get 2 so I bought several mists and lotions/shimmer gels just to save money and at the same time plus …