Product Reviews

Product Review: Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer
By: Amanda Padilla This is a product that has been a staple in my kit since graduating from make up school years ago. Finding a great concealer has always…
Product Review: Pixi Endless Silky Eye Intensify Duo Brown
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma I’ve always found eye make up to be the trickiest to master. Put too little and you lack the full potential to let your eyes stand out, put…
Product Review: Hourglass Film Noir Kohl Eye Pencil
By: Xeng Zulueta The Pros I love an inky-black kohl pencil eyeliner. Hourglass follows through by naming this one “film noir” – a rich, intense and true glossy…
Product Review: Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Americano
By: Erica Paredes At first glance, Ofra’s Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Americano looks a bit too brown. Thankfully, I was taught at an early age never to…
Product Review: Dewy Tree Vitalizing Snail Cream
By: Amanda Padilla When it comes to skincare, Korean women do not mess around. They are extremely demanding – they want the highest quality…
Product Review: Pixi Brow Powder Palette
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma When I was given this brow palette to try, I honestly thought it was a little indulgent. I mean how many shades does one really need…
Matrix Biolage: At-home Salon Hair Care
By: Erica Paredes Matrix is one of the more known salon brands, and some of us in the Calyxta Crew were able to road test the different variants in the…
Product Review: Egyptian Queen Transformer Eyeliner
By: Xeng Zulueta It is an almost clear liquid solution that turns any powder product into a liquid liner. The result: endless possibilities and limitless hues. You…
Product Review: Sonia Kashuk Tinted Brow Gel
By: Amanda Padilla I used to use tinted brow gel as a finishing touch on the brows of all my clients. All the other make up artists were doing it too. There…
Product Review: Embryolisse Lait Créme Concentrate
By: Cat Juan-Ledesma I’ve been a fan of Embryolisse Lait Créme ever since Gwyneth Paltrow mentioned it as one of her favorite French drug store finds in…
Product Review: Eve Pearl Flawless Face Palette
By: Xeng Zulueta Hailed as the holy grail of all face palettes, so I was determined to seek the truth! First off, this palette isn’t cheap so I’m going to break it…
Product Review: IIa Rainforest Renew Day Cream for Radiant Skin
By: Amanda Padilla Ila is the Sanskrit word for earth. This shows the brand’s commitment to making skincare that uses only pure, organic ingredients grown…
Product Review: My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Quick Dry
By: Amanda Padilla A couple of years ago, I took a basic hairstyling class. As much as I love a messy bun, I was bored of sporting it everyday. It was time to…