Its full steam ahead at Candy HQ, and let’s just say I am inundated, not just for this blog but in all aspects of my life.
So this is where you come in. I am looking for a roster for people who would be happy to test out and review products for me. I would send an good sized sample for you to test and it could be anything - skincare, hair stuff, cosmetics.
You MUST be reliable. I know sometimes something may not suit your skin, and sometimes you may forget to use something – thats fine but be honest with me and I won’t have to send round the heavies….
Your review may stand on its own or it may be next to mine – this way the reader has two perspectives on the same product.
I can’t promise how often I can send things out or how often I’ll need testers, but once we get going it will be exciting cos you get to try out new goodies!
Leave a note in the comments if you are interested, and I’ll be in touch if there’s something suitable. Copy & Paste:
Name:
(i.e. – I.P. Freely)
Age Group:
(i.e – Under 20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 +. This helps me decide if a product is good for your skin type or not – no point sending a 16 year old an anti aging serum!)
Skin Type:
Hair Type:
Skintone:
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)Notes:
(i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.)
And make sure your email is filled in!
Merci!
“(i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.)” -> lol.
Name:
Eve LEUNG
Age Group:
21-30
Skin Type:
Combo
Hair Type:
oily, coloured
Skintone:
NC30/35 (just slightly lighter than your skin tone hehe..)
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)
Notes:
me me me! i did review before and got the time. I stay home all day and can receive parcels without problem
And make sure your email is filled in!
Name: sarah K
Age Group: 31-40
Skin Type: Normal-oily
Hair Type: Oily
Skintone: medium
Notes: I love you …. on twitter lol
Name: kelly
Age Group: I’m 28
Skin Type: Quite dry with a small T zone
Hair Type: Thick, curly, frizzy long dry hair!
Skintone: Beige Skin
Notes:
(i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.) <– Yes i do love you after sending me a lovelyyyy prize
Name Milly Hilton
Age group: 21-30 (just turned 21)
Skin type: Sensitive/combination (basically pretty red and blotchy!)
Hair type: Thin, poker straight, very dyed but not dry
Skin tone: Very pale, but with very pink/red toning (sorry don’t know what I am in Mac)
Hi Rowena,
I would love the opportunity to test products for you!
Sorry if I didn’t give proper answers, I’m not quite down with the lingo just yet, but I tried to describe as much as I could!
Love reading your blog, and I also write my own fashion blog that I regularly update as well as being a Uni student, and I promise I am reliable, Guides Honour!
Also although my skin is quite sensitive, blotchy and red (possibly rosacia), I have never been allergic to any products to date and I’ve tried allsorts!
Thankd for your Time
Milly
Name: Mhairi
Spots are pretty rare, maybe 1 a month. Body – I have keratosis pilaris on my upper and lower arms, sunburn scarring on my chest and everywhere else is dry. I’m basically a dermatologist’s worst nightmare.
Cool skintone, brown eyes.
Age – 20 at the moment, 21 in April
Skin Type – Face: dry on cheeks, normal-oily around t-zone. Really bad redness around nose and cheeks
Hair type – Coloured blonde, longer than shoulder length, very fine, naturally curly but I blow-dry and straighten it. Tend to use products for dry hair as I find they make my hair the softest and most manageable.
Skintone – Really really pale. Can’t use MAC references because I don’t know them
Notes – Can’t have fragranced make-up remover etc, it makes my eyes swell up, which means I can’t wear makeup for a week. I’ve also just started a blog and would really appreciate the experience of reviewing products etc because I only have a limited budget, being a student!
mhairi_meston@hotmail.com
beautygraceandcharm.blogspot.com
Name:
Patty M.
Age Group:
21-30
Skin Type:
Dry
Hair Type:
Fine/straight
Skintone:
NC30-35, depends if i get tanned during the summer
Notes:
Makeup lover extraordinaire and would like to give you a hand review stuffs!
Name: Laura K
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Dry
Hair Type: Oily roots, dry everywhere else. Blonde
Skintone: Fair/Pale
Notes: I’d love to get involved with this, have a huge interested in make up and skin care products and wading through the advertisements to find decent quality products hyped or undeservedly so. Please let me be a guinea pig
(I Love You Rowena)
And make sure your email is filled in!
Name:
Vicki Smith
Age Group:
21-30
Skin Type:
combi
Hair Type:
Long, dark, coloured, coarse, frizzy, wavy but usually straighten it
Skintone:
Cool
Notes:
Thanks for the opportunity xx
Name:
Vivi Wong
Age Group:
20
Skin Type: Combination skin. Oily t-zone. Normal u-zone. Eye area gets dry easily. Currently recovering from summer acne (my doctor calls it) Otherwise nenver had spots before. Bosy, skin tends to get dry so always need mouserizing.
Hair Type: Black with dyed ends (Had it coloured/bleached then coloured). So roots are normal, ends are dry.
Skintone: Nw25 (round the eyes) similar colour to skin although cant be sure as don’t use foundation…..but am guessing. Light colour.
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)
Notes: I love to be your tester as I love testing out new products and then sharing it with others. Currently I own a food blog, but then thats a completly different thing hahaha. Have plenty of time…..who doesnt being a student and all and limited cash! LET MEE BE YOUR GUINEA PIG!!!!! hahaha
And make sure your email is filled in!
oh and had hair chemically curled. ^^
Name: Emme Marceleno
Age Group: Still under 20!
Skin Type: Oily T zone, but who doesn’t have one? I have really rough skin around my nose and no amount of exfoliator or moisturizer will cure it. Other than just, regular combination skin.
Hair Type: Straight, but sometimes naturally wavy. Black with some split ends.
Skintone: Asian skin, but a little bit tanned. I’d say like MAC NC30
Notes: I love……………..being a tester ;D This should be fun!
Name: Heather Stuart
Age Group: 21-30.
Skin Type: Combination.
Hair Type: Thin, fine hair. Dirty blonde.
Skintone: NC20.
Notes: This is an amazing idea–thanks for the opportunity to help you out
Name:
Jo K
Age Group:
21
Skin Type:
Dry. Occasionally very dry during winter (flakies yuck). My body skin gets very dry as well during winter. I’m lucky enough to inherit good skin, so I never have breakouts etc.
Hair Type:
Normal
Skintone:
Light-Medium and I use RMK 102/103.
Notes:
I am crazy about lip balms so I wouldn’t mind testing one for you!
I’m still new to MU, so I’m not good with doing amazing looks/makeup product comparisons but I can try
(Rowena I love the random stuff you buy all the time! lol!)
Name: Emma Cossey
Age Group: 21-30 (24, almost 25)
Skin Type: Fairly clear apart from the odd spot on my chin, dry skin on my T-Zone. Also, I share Mhairi’s problem of keratosis pilaris on the tops of my arms, annoyingly starts just below my sleeves so it looks like dodgy sunburn.
Hair Type: Thick, lots of it, and naturally frizzy red hair. Somehow though, it still gets greasy quickly. I’m painting an attractive picture here, I know.
Skintone: Ivory, prone to burning, rosy cheeks.
Notes: (i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.) <Goes without saying.
I work from home and I'm happy to try most products.
Name: Stephy
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Normal to dry
Hair Type: Normal, lack of volume
Skintone: I don’t use MAC’s liquid foundation but use their mineral skinfinish instead – my colour is medium. I use P&J’s foundation at 02.
Notes: I remember receiving a prize from u before! Thanks so much love!
Name: SweetJoJo
Age Group: 21-30. I’m 28.
Skin Type: Combination. I suffer with oily skin around the T.zone, but I do get dry around the sides of my nose and on my cheeks. I’m currently at the age of prolonging them fine lines and wrinkles.
Hair Type: Very Long and fine. It gets tangled very easily and currently is extremely dull.
Skin Tone: Fair/Medium.
Notes: Ive currently not found any HG skincare Items so I’m constantly on the look out for something new to try. I do a lot of my own reviews, mainly on skincare items, so feel free to have a nosey at my blog Row and check some of them out.
Oh and just because I can’t resist a big of cheese…. I Love you Row!! But I love your lil’ kitties more
Hope to hear from you soon…:P (haha, nothing wrong with a bit of confidence is there
)
xxxx
Name: Pinny D
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Normal-dry in winter, normal-combination in summer
Hair Type: Long, straight, dark brown, with oily roots and dry ends
Skintone: NC20, light buff with a little redness on cheeks
Notes: I read your beauty blog religiously, would be glad to be part of it!!!
Name
alison
Age Group:
43 soon to be 44
Skin Type:
Dry ,sensitive
Hair Type:
Very thick, can be coarse, long ,chemically enhanced (blonde hair )
Skintone:
Light to medium…..warm not cool .
Notes:
I do love you Rowena you make me laugh on twitter .
And make sure your email is filled in!
Name: tousledkitten
Age Group: 27
Skin Type: Dry.
Hair Type: Dark, thick, course, annoying.
Skintone: Pale. Probably NC15-20 or NW for concealer.
Notes:
This is a brilliant idea, I’d love to help.
Name: Maisie
Age: Under 20 (17)
Skin Type: Normal/Oily T-Zone, biggggg pores on nose : |
Hair Type: Quite Dry, Pretty thick and frizzy waves. Lots of split ends from heat damage and bleach : (
Skintone: Very pale. Definetly too pale for anything MAC, but I think i’m about a NC10
Notes: Wow clever clever : ) I love testing out new products so much so i almost never repurchase anything !
Oh and your Blog is rather fabulous, just so you know.
xxx
Name:
Rachael Jevons
Age:
22
Skin Type:
Combination
Hair Type:
Thick, fairly straight and long
Skintone:
MAC NW20
Notes:
Here is my blog so you can see how I write (generally on fashion and photography rather than beauty): http://www.youth-novels.blogspot.com
xxxx
Name:
Connie
Age Group:
Under 20
Skin Type:
Type 2 Clinique-wise. Oily T-zone
Hair Type:
Medium-long, super damaged, thick and dry
Skintone:
Medium-light.
210 Illamasqua-wise
Notes:
I stalk your blog.
Name: Melissa Valmonte (Styleezta)
Age Group:
21-30
Skin Type:
Hair Type:
Skintone:
NC42
Notes:
This is GREAT ROWENA! I’ll be your guinea pig any day LOL
Name:sarah ali
I love you cause I won first thing ever on your blog and I never looked back 
dramatic ..?? No?
Age Group: (i.e – Under , (21-30) 26 to be exact
Skin Type:dry and sensitive
Hair Type:normal,straight, dye often
Skintone:NC 25 to NC30
Notes:I love writing ,its my passion , if you read my comments in your giveawys that I do get into tiny details,I have passion for cosmetics as well,I love trying new ,different products so I’m gonna be such a good tester
Anyways I’m sorry if its not international cause It wasn’t mentioned so taking my chance*fingers crossed*
P.s I already have active beauty blog.
Name:sarah ali
I love you cause I won first thing ever on your blog and I never looked back 
dramatic ..?? No?
Age Group: (i.e – Under , (21-30) 26 to be exact
Skin Type:dry and sensitive
Hair Type:normal,straight, dye often
Skintone:NC 25 to NC30
Notes:I love writing ,its my passion , if you read my comments in your giveawys that I do get into tiny details,I have passion for cosmetics as well,I love trying new ,different products so I’m gonna be such a good tester
Anyways I’m sorry if its not international cause It wasn’t mentioned so taking my chance*fingers crossed*
P.s I already have active beauty blog.
Sarahali101@hotmail.com
Name:
Ashley (not Ash tray or Ash the Bash or trASH!) Just Ashley
Age Group:
I’m in the “Under 20″ category. I’m turning 19 this March!
Skin Type:
According to my own diagnosis… I have sensitive & fairly dry skin (face wise). I have splotchy red cheeks, somewhat of an oily t-zone with acne scars, spots here & there.
Hair Type:
I think I overheard the hair dresser telling me my hair was “Fine” but she was speaking Mandarin to me… I don’t speak Mandarin, I’m Cantonese! I also have dandruff on the right side of my head. I should probably go see a doctor for that…. I’m think it’s excessive skin cell turn over!
Skintone:
Hard to tell for myself. I don’t use MAC so I’ll go with a “soft beige”. Since I have splotchy red cheeks, I kind of have pinkish tones with dullness in other areas like around my eyes. Saything is makes me sound so unattractive LOL!
Notes:
(Not sucking up *coughs*) I love you Rowena!! But aside from that, I’d love to play human guinea pig!
This sounds like fun
Name: Leaaaaanne
(only one A…)
Age Group: Under 20 (18)
Skin Type: Annoying! Oily but gets random flaky patches even in the oiliest parts. Very prone to stress induced breakouts.
Hair Type: Very thick (but not frizzy), naturally wavy but straighten it daily, about 4 inches past shoulder length, natural colour of regular brunette after spending the last few years growing out black and ginger dye!
Skintone: Super pale, if there was such thing as NC10 I would be that.
Notes: …Smh
Name: Charan
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Dry, combination. Occasional spots.
Hair Type: Dry, fizzy, thick, wavy. I do colour my hair but with dark colours as I have premature greys
.
Skintone: I am mostly sandy beige. I don’t have any MAC foundations.
Notes: I have been following your blog and twitter for a long time. And the first thing which caught my eyes are your cats
. I have 2 as well. I love reading about asian brands in your blog. My obsession with makeup and beauty started just 4 years ago 
. As you can see from my blog, I am a bargain addict. I would love to review some stuffs for you.
Name: Irina Sagarbarria (P.I. Staker, LOL)
Age group: 21-30
Skin type: Oily, acne prone
Hair type: oily at the roots but dry at the ends, straight
Skintone: In between NC 30 and 35
Notes: I would be honoured to be part of your testing panel!
Name: Louise
Age Group:
31
Skin Type:
Oily / Combination / Open Pores
Hair Type:
Slightly fizzy , coloured (blonde highlights)
Skintone:
NW15 ish pretty pasty
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)
Notes:
I do love you Rowena – lol – no pretty much anything goes – I am open to trying most things xx
Name: Samantha Archer
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Combination, but a little more on the oily side.
Hair Type: Super long- to my waist. Naturally wavy, and dyed a dark brown.
Skintone: I don’t use a MAC faoundation but quite pale, ivory-beigeish
Notes: Feel free to check out my blog to get a feel for how I write reviews, etc.
http://smudgeglamour.blogspot.com/2010/01/beauty-review-sleek-storm-eyeshadow.html
Name: Alexandria
Age Group: 27
Skin Type: Combination, Sensitive, Acne Prone
Hair Type: Chemically relaxed, thick, medium texture, prone to dryness.
Skintone: Medium tan
Notes: Well, yes, I do love Rowena! I would adore to be picked for this! I could totally expand your range to another ethnicity on this blog to reach more women and experiences with the beauty industry. I’m also a journalism grad, so I love to write, and I know how to do so well. *tooting my own horn* I also understand the concept of writing on deadline!!
Name: Cat west
Age Group: I’m 19
Skin Type: Oily t-zone, dry cheeks
Hair Type: a bit dry, blonde, shoulder length
Skintone: MAC NC15
Notes: I would absolutely love to be a tester, im trustworthy and organised so reviews would always be on time!! for reference i have very light hair and eyebrows, and blue eyes
thank you xxxx
30-something co-tester wannabes? wow Good luck picking one or two! *evil grin*
ah, anyway, here are my infos too >=D
Name: Mary
Age Group: 21-30: turned 23
Skin Type: basically dry, a bit sensitive, and my T-zone is oily…especially during summer LOL Oh, and there are these nasty freckles and pigment-points I try to get rid of…
Hair Type: dyed, dry, thick and hard to style
Skintone: NC20
Notes: hmm I don’t know…..Pick me? I love you Rowena! =) Others wrote such nice things….doesn’t matter whether I’m another @ss licking or not >.<
Heck, yeah! I won’t be disqualified for living across the pond, will I?
Name: Alix D.
Age Group: Over 30 — can we leave it at that?
Skin Type: Normal/dry/sensitive
Hair Type: Normal and graying at the speed of light
Skintone: Quite fair. No idea what I am on the MAC scale (dear God, why can’t they go 1-10?), but I usually use the next-to-lightest shade in any foundation range.
Notes: Would especially love to test color products. I continue to look for a mascara that won’t give me raccoon eyes after an hours, but am convinced no such item exists outside my imagination.
Name: Joy
Age Group: 51+
Skin Type: Normal/Dry w/ some fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
Hair Type: Curly and dry
Skintone: Medium, w/ mild rosacea
Notes: Thanks!
Name: Elena
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Oily, with large pores, controlled pimple tendency, not prone to allergies.
Hair Type: Natural brown, straight, oily in the roots, dry in the ends.
Skintone:NW 25
Notes: Well, it’s true, i love you and your sense of humor! My first love was makeup (seconds is computers). I’m a Latina chick who has experience in makeup and fragance field (worked for a high end and mass market cosmetics brand in my country) and would be very happy to be part of your review team…can i design a T-Shirt, pleaseee!!!
(i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.)
And make sure your email is filled in!
This is a cool idea! I’m not gonna volunteer coz i’m literally on the other side of the world but I look forgot to this idea getting off the ground and getting side by side reviews! (I love you Rowena etc.)
Name: Mable C.
Age Group: 21-30
Skin Type: Acne prone, oily T zone, normal cheeks
Hair Type: Asian, dry, split ends
Skintone: NC20ish. Fair, yellow based. Albion 040 is a very close match.
Notes:
I love youuuuu Rowena! I still remember when I first stumbled on to your lovely blog–back in the day when you were still using blogger! I was looking for mascara reviews and you had mascara month at the time. Love a honest no nonsense beauty blogger with a sense of cheek! Hehe. Following on Twitter as well! Go get some Chanel opticals beacuse…your eyes can’t live without a interlocking CC logo? >=) Lemme be your experimental white (err..yellow) mouse please!
Name:
KirstenT
Age Group:
21-30
Skin Type:
combination skin, very dry in winter, mild acne just some hormonal zits.
Hair Type: medium thickness, normal not oily or dry, straight long virgin hair.
Skintone:
NC25
Notes:
great idea to let ur readers contribute to product reviews and lol, I love you Rowena!!! I’m living really far from you, no mention of international guinea pigs, but i’m willing to take the plunge if you call for it.
I love trying out new cosmetics especially sunscreens, and anything exotic
Name:Z Lunn
(i.e. – I.P. Freely)
Age Group: 41-50
(i.e – Under 20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 +. This helps me decide if a product is good for your skin type or not – no point sending a 16 year old an anti aging serum!)
Skin Type: dry combination
Hair Type: dark, dyed, dry
Skintone: nw30-35
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)
Notes:
love the blog and willing to try anything! x
Name:Ava
Age Group: Under 20 (exacly 18
Skin Type: difficult… dry and sensitive (expecially really sensitive eyes) but full of blackheads.
Hair Type: Dreadlocks (well.. they are not a hairtype x), dry and bleached
Skintone: light (normally using ivory foundation)
Notes: Live you & your blog really much! <3
Name:
Natalie
Age Group:
I’m almost 25
Skin Type:
Combo. Oily t-zone. Desert cheeks
Hair Type:
Fine, lots of it. Pretty average. Color-treated
Skintone:
FAIR. Lighter than an NW15
Notes:
I do love you
And I love kitties.
Love your blog is what I was trying to write… x)
Name: Heather
(i.e. – I.P. Freely)
Age Group: 25
(i.e – Under 20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 +. This helps me decide if a product is good for your skin type or not – no point sending a 16 year old an anti aging serum!)
Skin Type: Normal to combination- more on the Normal side though
Hair Type: Long thick brown hair
Skintone: light to medium olive skin tone (MAC NC 25)
(you can use MAC colour references if necessary)
Notes: anything Pink
(i.e. – I love you Rowena etc.)
Name:
Fifi. A
Age Group: 21
Skin Type: normal-dry
Hair Type: short brown, with lots of split ends
Skintone: Fair
Notes:
I love you Rowena, in a blog kind of way. i would love to be a tester for your blog.
Name:
Jo
Age Group: 41-50
Skin Type: normal
Hair Type: blonde highlights, long
Skintone: Medium
Notes:
I love you Rowena, always have you give such good blog!!!!
Very reliable I will happily give you a good amount of feedback.
Hey,
Name:
Sarah Holdstock
Age Group:
23
Skin Type:
Combination.
Hair Type:
Long,coloured
Skintone:
Fair.
Notes:
Would love to be a tester! love your blog! Very reliable
Name:
Lucy
Age Group:
under 20 (just 18!)
Skin Type:
combination; very oily nose, complete with blackheads :’-(
Hair Type:
Long, thick blonde hair (natural)
I’d say it was normal, occasionally dry ends like most people, but nothing tsubaki can’t heal!
Skintone:
pale, normally OC-OO in Japanese foundations
Notes:
Your reviews are really useful, I’ve bought quite a few items on your recommendation!
Oh & I’m very reliable, I check my emails far too often :’)