Makeup Post : BH Cosmetics-Take me back to Brazil Palette-Five different eye-looks

Hi Fam!

Today,I am going to share my latest five different eye-looks which I did using BH Cosmetics #Takemebacktobrazil eyeshadow palette.

Let's get started!

1. Light Green & Light sky blue

I love the way the light green colour goes with the light sky blue/mint blue colour.I knew that a muted rusty-brown lipstick will look great with this whole look.Look how well this entire makeup-look turned out! I love this makeup-look to bits.
                           

2. Blue Eye (Hypnotize kardi e mainu...hahaha)

I am sure if you are a neutral palette lover you might not like the idea of wearing a straight-up/on your face Bright Blue eye-shadow on your eyes.However,I liked how this shade looks rich and not patchy on the eye-lids. I paired this look with muted pink toned lipstick.Somehow this eye-makeup has elevated the whole look,what do you think?

3. Bright Neon Green

See, the idea was to use the green shade all over the lids and scare others...just kidding.I do not know I don't get scared of bright eye-shadows.In fact, I like such shades a lot.

In this makeup-look,I used the Neon green eye-shadow and packed carefully onto my eye-lids.See how nicely the eye-shadow has been applied that's because of one important product which I will discuss in my upcoming makeup-post.

Alright! at the end I used the muted orange toned lipstick to finish of  the whole makeup-look. 

Did you Like this green shade?

4.Go Purple

This one was inspired by one of the renowned Indian Beauty Bloggers :Debasree

I love how purple colour has been paired up with the bright neon green.

Purple is a very tough colour to create in the form of an eye-shadow.

Let me tell you,this purple was so soft and easy to apply that it felt like a dream.#notsponsored

Didn't really had a tough time blending it too.

The right amount of the Neon green eye-shadow added the pop which looked so cool...I must say...I am in love with the colour-combinaton and you can try it out too (for sure).

Completed the whole look by keeping the lips out of focus as I wanted this colour-combo to stand out.Clearly,it happened!

5. Light Green and Dark Green

I know that this eye-makeup would have reminded of parrots...tell me...tell me if that's true? :D

I paired the light green in the inner half of my eye-lids and dark green at the outer half of it.

Blended the harsh edges with a clean blending brush and voila...we have got a beautiful eye-look which was really easy to create.As usual,used my trusty muted nude lipstick to tie up the whole makeup-look together.Will you try this makeup-look?

That's it for today.

Hope you enjoyed reading and looking-at the different eye-looks.

Do let me know if you liked any of these makeup-looks.Which one did you like the most?

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How to Manage Stress?

Dear Lovelies!

Today,I would like to share different ways to stay positive and how can we handle stress!

Interesting topic right?

I am sure you must have been stressed about one thing or the other at some point in your life.

In today's world it's not a new thing,stress has become an integral part of our lives without even knowing.

From kids to adults to our-elders high stress-level has become a common reason why health issues are increasing in the world.

Taking stress is one thing ,however,not managing it well and letting it take a toll on your health is a serious concern.

Many things can cause stress such as personal problems,work-related issues,exams,interviews,not getting a perfect life-partner,not getting the job which you aspire,not liking what you do,not loving how you look or live or spend and the list goes on and on.

There are no specific and general measure/solution to handling the high stress-levels,however,we will check out whatever is in our hand.Let's go:

You can take stress and try to manage it by doing the following:

Take a deep breath and try to calm down.It will really relax your nerves and sooth your brain

Acceptance: We chase our dreams madly and forget that we are supposed to live in the moment and enjoy the little joys of life.This is when the stress-issue starts and before we realize it goes up and beyond and screws our life.
Sometimes accepting what's not your will never be yours can do wonders.Love yourself enough that nothing can degrade your self-respect/self-worth.This doesn't mean that you stop trying to achieve what you want,keep trying.Try until you feel you should and there will be a time when you'll know that it's time to stop (for sure).

Smile often :) :) :)

Try to analyse the root cause of your stress,like what's triggering it? Is it because of any personal issue or upcoming exams or work-related etc?

Once you find out the root-cause start finding out a solution to either address it or resolve it altogether by speaking up or discussing with your family members/friends/spouse etc

Let's say you still could not analyse the root cause and resolve the cause of stress,you need to still sit down and write what's not right and how you can bring YOUR LIFE in your control.This can be done by practicing positivism.Anything bad happens to us due to some reason we start blaming others,try to see the fault in yourself.Correct your thoughts ,your actions will become correct and ultimately your life will be on correct path.

Positive mindset is very very important and should not be ignored at any point in time once you've realized that stress has become an integral part of your life and engulfing you day in - day out.

Working out is important too.Being active was never a bad idea.

May be you should take up an activity which you wanted to do for a long time and never got a chance to do as LIFE HAPPENED.

Utilize each day to do something for yourself and others may be it will give you strength and reduce your stress.

Be kind to people,our behavior towards ourselves should be good along with that we should not hurt anyone.I have found out (finally) that being kind to yourself & others is the most wonderful thing.

Look around,we are just struggling to live our life and handle self-created stress-levels while others are not even getting a chance to live due to various reasons.

Life is too short to worry and die.One day you will look back and say why didn't I do what I always wanted to do and took unnecessary stress when it was not at all required!!! Like...Why?

So,I would like to be calm and change your life yourself by taking care of small things that play a major role in shaping up our mind and in turn LIFE.

Well! that's it for today.

I know it was a heavy dose of how to face the reality,however,you have to pull-up your socks and live your life happily...it's totally up to you.

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Hair Care : Is it important?

Hi Fam!

Hope you are doing fine.

Today,I thought of sharing my opinion on the most requested topic of all times...is hair care important? If yes,then how to take care of it?

                                       

Who doesn't like having long, healthy,shiny and beautiful hair?

Today, we'll focus on the various reasons why actually hair-care is important.

So,let's get started!

Taking good-care of your health is important and it is equally important to take care of how you look overall.How you look should matter to you at least and not necessarily to others.

1. Hair plays an important part in reflecting your personality.
2. Well maintained hair speaks out volume.
3. I mean why not? It is the need of the hour.
4. Slight hair-styling can change the way you look, for that you need healthy hair.

Why Hair-fall occurs when we move out from India to UAE/Gulf countries?

This can happen because of so many reasons.

Few reasons are as follows:

1. May be change in water has triggered hair-fall
2. Due to low hemoglobin or high iron deficiency
3. Not following a healthy diet
4. High stress-level
5. External factors such as dust and sand blocking the roots
6. Oily scalp and so on

How to tackle these factors?

1. Visiting a doctor might help in identifying the actual root cause one of them might be due to hereditary
2. Eat well,follow a good diet-plan which should be rich in iron,proteins etc.
3. Massage your scalp coconut-oil twice a week
4. Use hair-masks such as curd and egg twice a week.This will help in keeping your roots nourished and scalp will stay clean
5. Gently rub Diluted aloe-vera gel on scalp
6. Shampoo your hair once or twice a week
7. Use Paraben free hair-care products
8. May be taking multi-vitamins help(please refer a doctor and only then take any external multi-vitamins)
9. Use a cotton scarf while your are out and about,this will help your hair breath and hair will not really come in direct contact with the dust & sand
10. Do not scratch your scalp a lot (if it itches).It itches because your scalp is dirty.Try to wash your hair whenever possible and keep it clean.
11. Stop thinking (read : overthinking) about your life-problems as it will definitely trigger stress and today,it will cause hair-fall which can certainly turn into a permanent hair-loss and cause many other health-issues.
12. Last but not the least, drink plenty of water and eat well,exercise regularly.DO NOT LEAVE HOPE. :)

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Note : I am not a certified dietitian or a doctor,kindly visit a doctor for their expert advise.

All the details shared by me are solely based on my personal experiences.

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Fashion Post : How to use one Black blazer for styling Five Outfits!!!

Hi Fam,

Today,I am here to share how I used ONE Black blazer to style up Five different outfits.

Let's go...

1. Basics...
Wore a Graphic Red Tee and paired with the Denim Skirt.Added the Blazer to give that Semi formal look.That peral necklace looked gorgeous with this outfit...added that detail.
A pair of Sunglasses ,Belt and Bag helped in enhancing the whole look for good.

2: All Dressed-up!

Wore a top with sweetheart-neckline.That skirt has my heart.Looks too good with anything black na.
Wore the blazer to finish of the look.That necklace added up to the glory of the outfit.That belt is my constant.Took bag and accessorized the look with a pair of sunglasses.Do you like it?

3: Party owl!
Wore a shimmery dress and accessorized with my favorite belt & a neck-piece.Red Lip is my thing as you already know....so,did that.Wore that blazer yet again to finish off the look.Yeah...not to forget that pair of Sunglasses which I am obsessed with.I loved how this look turned out.

4.Pop of Yellow!

It's summer-time and no bright colour can do any harm...right? Wore a Yellow body-suit with striped culotte-pant.Used my Black blazer to look more put-together here.A black necklace,shades played the add-ons.That Yellow bag was completely matching with my top...I had to use it here.Finally,wore my trusty-Sunglasses and here is the final look...yay!

5.Last Outfit : Oh so Chic! ...

This is one of my personal favs...I must admit.

Black top paired with black skirt.That black belt is adding so much oomph to this look.Golden details on the Bag and the necklace are giving me life right now...Added that cute Black Blazer to give it a  stylish look.

This black on black outfit is looking gorgeous.I love everything about this look.Classy and chic.What's you opinion...do share.

That's it my loves...Do let me know which outfit you liked the most and what sort of styling you would have done using One Black blazer? Would love to know your thoughts.Comment below.

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Review : NYX Lip Lingerie Lipsticks

Hi All!

Today,I am gonna share my thoughts on the NYX Lip Lingrie liquid matte lipsticks.

Here we go...

About NYX Professional Makeup:

NYX Cosmetics (pronounced "niks") is a cosmetics company founded in Los Angeles by Toni Ko. Started as a small company in May 1999, it was named after Nyx, a Greek goddess of the night.[1] By 2014 the company said its products were sold in seventy countries with yearly sales of $93 million.Source : wikipedia

Product Description:

"Slip into something seductive with Lip Lingerie, our luxurious liquid lipstick with a plush, Matte finish. Available in the color-kissed hues you know and love—from cinnamon pink and chocolate brown, to warm mahogany red and classic nude beige—plus, 12 brand-new nudes! Each sultry shade will coat the curves of your lips with irresistibly creamy color."

Price : AED 47

Quanity : 4ml

Shelf-life : 18 months

                       


                       

Ingredients:

Ruffle Trim & Teddy:
Isododecane, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polycyclopentadiene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Exotic:
Isododecane, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polycyclopentadiene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Alumina, Barium Sulfate (CI 77120), Phenoxyethanol. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

My Experience:

Shades:Purchased three shades,Ruffle Trim,Exotic & Teddy

Ruffle Trim : True peach shade.Suitable for all skin tones.I like to line my lips with a dark lip-liner and then apply this lipstick.

Exotic : Muted dusty rose pink shade.Really very pretty shade.Can definitely be used on a daily basis as it gives a feeling of My Lips But Better.

Teddy : It's a true brown shade,however it's not a deep vamy brown and can be worn easily,if at all it's a cup of your tea.Personally,I love dark shades and I love Brown lippies.Hence,I picked this one up.
It's a beautiful shade.Suitable for all skin tones.If you don't like wearing such sort of shades then you can mute it down by using a more neutral colour like ruffle trim or so.


Swatches:
                                 

                                

Packaging :

• Nice packaging.Sturdy and travel-friendly
• Clear acrylic packaging ensures that we can see the shade.
• Black colored lid with glossy finish.The lid closes tightly and product leakage was never experienced
• The flat-foot applicator helps in lining out the lips perfectly and product can be easily applied
• Labels shade details ,weight and product-expiry etc are mentioned on the tube itself.That's great!

Formula & Texture:

• Soft to touch,not gritty
• Moussy-texture,not runny liquid formula
• After applying the lipstick it dries down to a complete matte finish
• Pigmented enough to cover up the pigmented lips,gotta swipe twice/thrice at least to get the full opacity.
• Doesn't stain the lips for sure                                  

Fragrance: Chemically-scented.Fragrance which fades away with time.Not bothersome.

Longevity: Lasted on the lips for 4-5 (had meals in between).If greasy food item will be avoided,It will last for 8 hours.However,in my case,lips felt dehydrated and undernourished....and let's be real we cannot leave eating Burger and French fries...hehehe.
Re-application is easy tough as there will be no product as such on the lips after eating greasy food,so,apply a generous amount of lip balm and top it off with the lipstick.

Pro:
Shades are to die for as these sort of shades can be used on a daily basis.Pretty shades indeed!

Con: Not that long lasting and definitely lips will feel parched at the end of the day due to the formulation.

Will I re-purchase?
Yes,wanna try out this lipstick in the shade Cabaret Show.

Have you tried out these lipsticks? Do share your thoughts,would love to know.

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Review : Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Lip Creme Lipsticks

Hi Beauties!

Hope you are having a great day!

Today, I am going to share my thoughts on the Milani Cosmetics Amore Matte Lip Creme liquid lipsticks.There are around thirty three shades available on their website.I purchased two lipsticks.Shades Amore & Emotion.So let's get started!


About Milani:
Milani cosmetics is a cruelty-free makeup brand based out in Los Angeles,USA.
Milani Cosmetics and beauty products, includes face makeup, nail color and a full range of top quality makeup products, for women of any age, style or skintone.

                                           

Product Description:
It’s time to put your lipsticks on notice. The Amore Matte Lip Crème has arrived. This revolutionary, highly saturated liquid-to-matte formula dries to a soft, velvety finish for fuller-looking lips. Its double-sided, flexible plush applicator hugs the contours of lips, working to lock in bold, opaque color. Non-sticky, smooth and ready for all-night wear (up to 16 hours!) our Amore Matte Lip Crème is the ultimate transfer resistant kiss-me-matte.

Price : AED 45-50

Quantity : 0.21 OZ / 6g

Shelf-life : 12 months

Ingredients:
Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Flavor (Aroma), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate. +/- May Contain: , Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 6 Lake (CI 15859), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 (CI 45410), Iron Oxide (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

My Experience:

Shades:

• 32, Emotion : It's a brown lipstick with a hue of red in it. Looks pretty and definitely not for the faint of heart.It's a vampy deep brownish-red that elevates the mood.If you enjoy wearing bold lipsticks, you might wanna check this shade out.

• 22, Amore : It's a beautiful and vibrant red with a hint of pink. Looks like a reddish-pink shade and brightens up the complexion / overall makeup-look. I love this shade to bits.Perfect for party wear or any festive occasion.

Swatches:                                            

In Pic : Amore Matte Lip Creme lipstick-swatches

Packaging:

The lipstick comes in a rectangular acrylic-tube packaging. It's a see-through tube,so we can easily see the lipstick-colour through the packaging.The important details like shelf-life ,product quantity etc are mentioned on the tube.The shade name and number are mentioned at the bottom of the tube-packaging.The twist open lid is plastic and of pure yellow gold colour. The flat-sponge tip applicator is very easy to work with.It actually helps in lining out the lips.Overall , the packaging looks very classy and attractive. The packaging is sturdy and can be carried easily while travelling...on the go i.e. travel-friendly packaging.                     

In Pic : Milani's Liquid Lipstick in the shade "Emotion"

In Pic : Milani's Liquid Lipstick in the shade "Amore"

Formula & Texture:

• The lipsticks in this collection have got a slight vanilla-like smell.Not strong.The smell goes away as the time passes and is definitely not bothersome
• Creamy formula with powder-matte-finish
• Non-sticky formula
• Quickly dries up on the lips (around one minute)
• Soft to touch and very pigmented!
• One dip into the tube is sufficient to get full opaque coverage on lips.Girls having pigmented lips can rejoice! Wait wait wait...this is the case with the shade "Emotion".When we apply the shade "Amore" we can clearly see the lip-pigmentation peeping through the lipstick.Definitely need two coats of the lipstick in order to get full opacity.
• Re-application  is very easy.No need to remove entire layer and then re-apply, just apply on top of the already existing lipstick.It doesn't make the lips look crusty or pathetic.The lipstick sits beautifully on the lips.

Effective/ Worth?

• The product glides like a dream on the lips
• Non-patchy application.Very easy to apply and distribute over the lips...evenly
• The powder matte finish looks really very pretty and I love it
• Comfortable to wear , but, a tad bit drying
• Completely transfer-proof to a great extent.99%.Yay!
• Smudge-proof and water-proof
• Doesn't enhance lip-lines severely
• Very lightweight formula,feels like nothing is there on the lips
• The applicator is awesome.Easy to hold(grip) and apply the product
• Both the shades stained the lips (whenever applied)
• The shade range is amazing...I must say.

Longevity:
The lipsticks in this collection have an average staying power of about three to four hours(max).
Survived light snacks very well.These lipsticks don't really survive heavy meals.Post-meal,the lipstick goes away from the center of the mouth and you need to do a touch-up.
In case you don't eat oily or greasy food then the lipstick will stay on the lips for about 
5-6 hours(depends) and then fade away evenly leaving a slight stain behind.

Cons:

• Enhances dry patches/flakes on the lips
• Lips feel somewhat dry. Solution : Exfoliate your lips beforehand. Apply a lip-balm underneath. 
• Gives butt-hole lips after having a meal.Oily food breaks down the product easily.

Will I re-purchase?
Yes,if ever I get through a full lipstick-tube. :D
I like the formula of these lipsticks.On a side note, both the lipsticks will surely suit all the skin tones across the globe.Take my word,but, only if you like to go that bold and bright.I personally love wearing all sorts(well, there are exceptions...of course!) of shades that tend to suit my apricot-skin tone.Just because of this reason I went ahead and picked up these two shades from the entire collection.I am happy with these lipsticks.  But, yes would like to let you all know that these lipsticks
make my lips feel a little dry (bearable).Layering after finishing off the meal is a necessity for sure. I would like to purchase a different shade from the Amore Matte Lip Creme collection called
"Gorgeous". :)

Rating : 3.5/5

Have you tried out lipsticks from the Amore Matte Lip Creme collection?
What's your thought? Do share.

Availability:

In UAE, www.glamazle.com
In India, www.nykaa.com

Check out the product here:
https://www.milanicosmetics.com/products/amore-matte-lip-creme

http://www.nykaa.com/milani-amore-matte-lip-creme.html?ptype=product&id=137637?&root=search&searchterm=milani&type=product

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Review : Catrice Ultimate Colour Lipsick , Shade# 480, Red Said Black

Hi All,

Today,I am going to review the Ultimate Colour Lipstick by Catrice Cosmetics. Shade # 480, Red Said Black. Interesting name. :)

About Catrice Cosmetics:
CATRICE never misses a single trend, must-have or detail. The range is extremely convincing: a large choice of colours with trendy as well as classic shades for diverse looks. Products with high-quality ingredients, luxurious textures and innovative formulas. Premium packaging. An ideal price-performance-ratio to ensure a pure love of shopping. Twice a year, 25% of the CATRICE range is updated so that there is always something new to discover. Beyond that, our in-house Trend Division develops up to 14 limited make-up collections per year: the current looks of the catwalk shows provide the inspiration for our make-up collections and are re-interpreted with the beauty products by CATRICE.

CATRICE – a pure joy of life: inspiring, contagious and multi-facetted.

Source  :http://www.catrice.eu/en/about-catrice-cosmetics.html

Product Information:
Highly pigmented lipstick
Smooth, creamy texture
Longlasting
Available in fifteen different shades.I picked one of them.

Highly-pigmented, rich shades with perfect coverage and shine, plus a smooth, creamy and long-lasting texture: color at its most beautiful – that lasts for hours.

               

               


Price : AED 19

Quantity : 3.8g / 0.13 oz

Shelf-life : 36 months

Ingredients:
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, POLYBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE, SILICA, PVP / HEXADECENE COPOLYMER (VP / HEXADECENE COPOLYMER), CANDELILLA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA) WAX, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, METHOXY PEG-17/METHOXY PEG-11/HDI CROSSPOLYMER, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), MICA, OZOKERITE, LAUROYL LYSINE, OLUS OIL (VEGETABLE OIL), CAMELINA SATIVA SEED OIL, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, MICA, TIN OXIDE, AROMA (FLAVOR), CI 15850 (RED 6 / RED 7 LAKE), CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE).

My Experience:
Shade: 480, Red Said Black. It's a coffee brown with heavy reddish-blue undertones. It looks like the darkest shade available in the collection in my opinion.Perfect for the winter season. I lover dark shades and that's why I chose this particular shade!It will suit all the skin tones well.Especially medium-complexioned Indian skin tones.

Swatch:                                 
                                   

In Pic : Swatch of the Ultimate Colour Lipstick

Packaging:

The lipsticks in the Ultimate Colour collection come in a black coloured plastic tube.Details like shade number,name,quantity and shelf-life are mentioned on the tube-packaging.The bottom of the lipstick has a colour-coded sticker that matches the lipstick's shade the tube holds.It comes in very handy if we have more than one lipstick from this collection.The packaging is sleek,sturdy and travel-friendly.

                                     

         

                                     In Pic: Shown colour-coded sticker at the bottom of the lipstick

Formula & Texture:

• This lipstick has got a creamy-finish
• Very pigmented.One single swipe is enough to cover-up any lip-pigmentation
• Satin-finish of the lipstick makes the lips look luscious
• Very comfortable on the lips and doesn't bleed.
• Doesn't settle into the fine-lip lines.Keeps lips moisturized for a really long time
• Sets quickly on the lips and after few hours looks kind of matte on the lips.Yes,the sheen goes away as the time passes
• Survives light snacks.After a heavy meal,we need to re-apply the lipstick Stains the lips as it's a very dark shade.
• Re-application is easy and layering up the product doesn't look patchy.
• Doesn't flake or feather unless you have chapped lips
• Not transfer-proof. Transfers a lot.
• Not smudge-proof

Longevity:
Lasts for about five hours (max).This lipstick can be removed easily using a makeup-wipe or a remover.Long lasting lipstick...I must say.

Con:
Transfers a lot!

Overall,I love this lipstick and you must try at least one shade out of the fifteen shades available.The lipsticks in the Ultimate colour collection are very pigmented and long-lasting at the same time.There are awesome shades available...from nudes to bold reds they have it all.Cool collection!

Will I re-purchase?
Yes. Also, this shade is an addition to my existing Catrice Ultimate Color lipstick collection. Would love to try out other shades from this range.Love the formula to bits!

Rating : 4.5/5

Tips: Lining out lips before applying the lipstick is a good idea.Also,don't forget to prep-up the lips by exfoliating and applying a generous amount of lip balm.Then,wipe off the lip balm exactly before applying the lipstick

Availability:
In UAE,available at the V Perfume stores.

Check out the product here:
http://www.catrice.eu/en/lips/lipstick/lipsticks/catrice-cosmetics/ultimate-colour-lip-colour-480.html

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Drugstore Makeup Haul : Essence Cosmetics, Catrice Cosmetics, Arcancil Paris & Bourjois!

Hi Lovelies!

I am back with another haul today.I am gonna share my drugstore makup haul.So, there is store in UAE called V-Perfumes.They have got a huge variety of branded perfumes.Plus they have got few makeup counters too.I love shopping makeup from this store as they always keep newly launched products in their store.Yay!
They have makeup products from th brands like Essence,Catrice,Arcancil,Bourjois,Diana Of London etc!

So let's get started with the haul.:)

Essence Cosmetics

I picked four products from the Essence counter:
                            

In Pic : Shown Essence makeup products

1. Superfine black pen eyeliner - AED 11(Quantity : 0.03 fl oz / 1ml)
2. Volume Stylist Curl & Hold Mascara- AED 13 (Quantity : 12ml)
3. Color Boost Nail Polish - shade 11,Instant Match - AED  7 (Quantity : 9ml)
4. Matt Matt Matt Lipstick - Bullet - 04, Pink Up Your Life - AED 9 (Quantity : 0.13 oz/3.8gm)                                

In Pic : Shown Essence Cosmetics Matt Matt Matt 04,Pink Up Your Life lipstick

Catrice Cosmetics:

I purchased seven products from the Catrice counter:

                                 

In Pic : Shown (In clockwise direction) Liquid Metal eye shadow,Highlight eye shadow (white silver), prime and fine powder,made to stay highlighter pen,Berry Hopping lip artist crayon,480 ultimate color lipstick and ultimate nail lacquer

1. Ultimate nail lacquer - shade 118,Take A Brick- AED 18  (Quantity : 10ml)
2. Highlighting Eyeshadow - shade 010 Turn The Highlights On! - AED  12 (Quantity : 3g / 0.10 oz)
3. Liquid metal eyeshadow - shade 120 Satina Van Der Woodsen - AED 15 (Quantity : 3g / 0.10 oz)
4. Prime & Fine Mattifying face powder - shade transparent - AED 20 (Quantity : 9gm/0.31 oz)
5. Highlighter Pen shade - Pearl Instinct - AED 16 (Quantity : 1.64 gm)
6. Matt lipartist lip crayon - shade 030,Barberry Hopping - AED 21 (Quantity : 3 gm/0.10 oz)
7. Ultimate Colour Lipstick - Bullet - shade 480, Red Said Black - AED 18 (Quantity : 3.8gm / 0.13 oz)                                      

In Pic : Shown the Catrice Cosmetics Prime and Fine Matte Face Powder

In Pic : Shown the Made To Stay Highlighter Pen by Catrice Cosmetics

In Pic : Shown Lip Artist Crayon by Catrice Cosmetics

In Pic : Shown Ultimate Color Lipstick by Catrice Cosmetics

Bourjois Paris:
                             

In Pic : Shown Bourjois Nail polish remover and the nail polish

1. Gentle nail enamel remover - AED 30 (Quantity: 125 ml / 4.2 fl oz)
2. Nail polish - shade 48,Nice tomette you - AED  41 (Quantity: 9ml / 0.30 fl oz)

Arcancil Paris:                                                            

In Pic : Shown (top to bottom) Arcancil Rouge Blush Lipstick 

and Mat Hysteria Liquid lipstick

1. Mat Hysteria lipstick - shade 460 Beige Funk - AED 66 (Quantity : 6.5 ml / 0.22 fl oz)
2. Rouge Blush Lipstick - 510,Burn Delicat - AED 54 (Quantity: 3.1 gm / 0.109 oz)

Diana Of London 

1. City Glamour nail polish - shade 69 Jazberry Jam - AED 36 (Quantity: 12ml)

                                 

In Pic : Shown Diana of London Nail Polish

In Pic : Shown the shade number/name of the pink nail polish

Let me know if you would like me to review any of the products shown here.
Which product did you like the most? Do share.

Availability:
All these products are available at any V- Perfumes store in UAE and online on www.souq.com .

Link to all the products shown(online):

Essence:
https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/essence-waterproof-superfine-eyeliner-pen-black-10592776/i/

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/essence-volume-stylist-18h-curl-and-hold-mascara-black-12-ml-23841564/i/

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/essence-colour-boost-high-pigment-nail-paint-11-instant-match-22626863/i/

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/essence-matt-matt-matt-lipstick-04-pink-up-your-life-22626864/i/

Catrice:

http://www.catrice.eu/index.php?id=128&L=0&tx_kesearch_pi1%5Bsword%5D=take+a+brick

http://www.catrice.eu/en/eye-makeup/eyeshadow/eyeshadow/catrice-cosmetics/highlighting-eyeshadow-010-1.html

http://www.catrice.eu/en/eye-makeup/eyeshadow/eyeshadow/catrice-cosmetics/liquid-metal-eyeshadow-120.html

http://www.catrice.eu/en/limited-edition/sense-of-simplicity/detail/catrice-cosmetics/transparent-mattifying-powder.html

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/catrice-made-to-stay-highlighter-pen-040-pearl-instinct-1-64-gm-23841411/i/

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/catrice-matt-6hr-lip-artist-030-barberry-hopping-22192473/i/

http://www.catrice.eu/en/lips/lipstick/lipsticks/catrice-cosmetics/ultimate-colour-lip-colour-480.html

Bourjois:

https://www.lifestyleshops.com/ae/en/Beauty/Makeup/Nails/Nail-Polishes/LIFESTYLE-Bourjois-1-Seconde-Nail-Polish/p/156705849

https://www.shure-cosmetics.co.uk/bourjois-gentle-nail-enamel-remover-125ml.html

Arcancil:

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/arcancil-mat-hysteria-beige-funk-460-9902711/i/

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/arcancil-moisturzing-lipstick-510-brun-delicate-8088454/i/

Diana Of London:

http://www.dianaoflondon.com/view/php/products/nails/nailpolish-city_glamour/

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@bourjoismiddleeast

@arcancildubai

@arcancilparis

@dianaoflondon

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Review : Jergens Foot Cream

Hi Beauties!

Hope you are doing well!

Feet is the most ignored body part of all times.Ideally,on a day to day basis we should take care of our feet along with other body parts.No body likes dry,chapped and dirty-looking feet.So what do we do? Have we found out a solution? I was looking out for a good foot cream and came across this product from Jergens.

Today, I am gonna share with you my thoughts on the Jergens Foot Cream. Read on to find out if this product is great or not!

About Jergens:

Be beautiful from head to toe with the JERGENS® moisturizing collection.

Beautiful begins with skin.

JERGENS® moisturisers are uniquely created to make a beautiful difference to your skin—a difference you can actually see, feel and experience.

Source : http://www.jergens-me.com/en-GB/about-us.aspx

                                 

   

In Pic : Shown Jergens Foot Cream

Product Description:

Repairs, heals and deeply nourishes dry skin for noticeably smoother and softer feet in just 2 nights.

Best for: Extra dry skin.

Deep penetrating foot cream, with Shea Butter, Coconut Milk & Vitamin E, significantly improves the look and feel of even the driest feet.

Jergens foot cream helps you reveal deeply luminous skin.For external use only. Avoid eye contact.Store away from heat and humidity.

Price : AED 15

Quantity : 100 ml

Shelf-life : 12 months

                                  

Ingredients :

WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PETROLATUM, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, UREA, STEARIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, LACTAMIDE MEA, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, PARAFFIN, DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT JUICE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) JUICE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) JUICE, BHT, CARAMEL, DISODIUM EDTA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE (PERFUME).

                                      

My Experience :

Packaging:

The product comes in a cream-coloured plastic tube.The tube has got a flip open cap.It's very tight and secures the product well.We need to squeeze the tube to take out the product.The nozzle is of appropriate size and enough product comes out at a time.All the details like ingredients,shelf-life,quantity etc are mentioned on the packaging.The tube is really compact and not heavy at all.Very sturdy and travel friendly packaging.Experienced no product-spillage in the handbag while travelling.Decent packaging.

                                     

In Pic : Shown the flip open cap attached to the tube

Formula & Texture:

Formula : Ingredients like glycerin , shea butter , olive oil, pineapple juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice , coconut fruit extract have been used. 

These ingredients are well-known to deal with skin-issues and make it feel more rejuvenated. 

• Shea butter and coconut extract keeps the skin moisturized.
• Vitamin E present in olive oil is an antioxidant that protects the skin against sun damage and other environmental stresses. 
• In general,Lemon juice helps in killing the bacteria etc.
• In general,Grapefruit is high in antioxidants which fight the free radicals that cause wrinkles, and dull complexion. The salicylic acid present in the grapefruit juice works magically on the elbows, knees and rough patches.                     

Texture: The off white coloured foot cream has a very creamy texture, The consistency is not that thin or runny, it's well balanced.Get's absorbed into the skin meticulously. Non sticky product.

                                         

In Pic : Shown the actual foot crem

In Pic : Shown the consistency of the foot cream (thin)

Fragrance:

If you have smelled shea butter ever, you will recognize the fragrance of the foot cream.It's mild and smells kind of vanilla-like...it's pleasant , nothing bothersome.The fragrance goes away as the time passes.Very quickly.

Effective?

Yes.

• The foot cream has a creamy texture which is amazing.Soft to touch.No granules or harsh particles are present.Plain cream.
• Nice ingredients.The combo of the ingredients like glycerin , shea butter ,coconut extract etc is amazing. It works on the skin pretty well.
• Very lightweight formula. Doesn't feel greasy at all.
• It gets absorbed into the skin quite well
• Very comfortable.After applying the cream on the feet, the skin feels better.
• Regular usage of this product helped in reducing the skin-dryness
• Also, flakiness of the skin was tackled well by this cream
• As the time passed, skin felt moisturized, soft and supple.
• Won't say that we will get fairy-like feet in just one day of usage.Keep using this product on a regular-basis to feel the effect.A month or so, it totally depends on the severity of the damaged skin.
• For best results, wash your feet at night and apply the foot cream generously.Wear socks and sleep tight.Doing this will help in reducing the dryness and will heal the rough skin.

Con:

• Not Paraben free.
• Contains dimethicone and alcohol
• A bit pricey for the quantity being offered.One tube lasted for a month.But,yes the product-quality is great!

Will I re-purchase?

Yes.

Overall,I would like to say that this foot cream is really nice.You should check out and try this product if you are suffering from dry & rough feet.Must try out once.Highly recommend.

Rating : 4/5

Availability:

In UAE, Carrefour stores and all well-known supermarkets.

Check out the product here:

http://www.jergens-me.com/en-GB/products/hand-and-foot/foot-cream.aspx

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Instagram ID : @jergensarabia

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Review : GOSH's Velvet Touch Matt Lipstick Shade 023, Chestnut

Hi All,

Hope you are doing  great!

Today,I am going to review Velvet Touch Matt Lipstick Shade# 023,Chestnut by GOSH Cosmetics(Copenhagen) .


About GOSH Copenhagen:

"GOSH COPENHAGEN is a Danish-based hip and trendy color cosmetics company. Founded in 1945 by Mr. Einer Tjellesen, as a pharmaceutical company, but quickly moved into the cosmetics industry. Our products are sold in over 80 countries and territories.

The GOSH COPENHAGEN brand offers a large selection of products from different products categories: Cosmetics, Fragrances, Hair Care, Face Care and Body Care. We also produce Private Labels such as Pudderdåserne, INK by Dennis Knudsen, Isabell Kristensen, and Caroline Fleming.

Our head office is in Denmark where all the product development, production and distribution takes place. We see no better way than overseeing all the steps ourselves. This way we ensure that all the products under the brand GOSH Copenhagen correspond with our identity and values.

All GOSH COPENHAGEN products are developed on the basis of up-to-the-minute technology and knowledge. The close collaboration with raw material suppliers contributes to ensure the best product quality within the area; and top quality products mean satisfied consumers.

We are dedicated to providing our customers fashionable and high quality products at accessible prices. Our vision is to be one of the leading brands in the semi-selective segment.
Make Your Impression…!
"

Product Information:

GOSH Copenhagen has now added four matt lipsticks to the successful VELVET TOUCH LIPSTICK MATT range, totalling 16 beautiful matt colours inspired by the raw, undisturbed purity of nature and GOSH COPENHAGEN’s Nordic roots.

The Velvet Touch Lipstick collection has added natural waxes and hyaluronic acid to moisturise, smooth and soothe your lips. The active
ingredients also mean that the matt lipsticks feel comfortable on your lips all day long.

• Matt finish
• Smooth and creamy
• Long-lasting, makes lips feel comfortable
• Increased pigment content for intense colour
• Natural waxes keep your lips moisturised and soothed
• Hyaluronic acid keeps your lips well-moisturised and smooth
• No parabens, dermatologically tested

Quantity: 4g / 0.1 oz US

Price: AED 60 / EURO 10.99                                   
                                   

In Pic : Shown the bullet lipstick, shade# 023, Chestnut

Ingredients:

Octyldodecanol.Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.Polyethylene.Ethylhexyl Isononanoate.Isoamyl Laurate.CI 77891\Titanium Dioxide.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.Cera Alba\Beeswax\Cire d'abeille.Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Cera.Kaolin.CI 77491\Iron Oxides.Synthetic Beeswax.Copernicia Cerifera Cera\Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\Cire de carnauba.Candelilla Cera\Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax\Cire de candelilla.Hydroxyoctacosanyl Hydroxystearate.CI 77492\Iron Oxides.CI 77499\Iron Oxides.Silica.Ethylhexyl Palmitate.Talc.Trihydroxystearin.Aroma\Flavor.CI 15850\Red 7.Mica.Tocopherol.Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil.Ascorbyl Palmitate.Silica Dimethyl Silylate.Butylene Glycol.Caprylyl Glycol.Phenoxyethanol.Sodium Hyaluronate.Benzyl Alcohol.Hexylene Glycol

Source : https://www.superdrug.com/GOSH/Gosh-Velvet-Touch-Lipstick-Matte-Chestnut-023/p/726348

My Experience:

Shade(023,Chestnut): It's a muted brown shade with mauvy/red undertones...love it:)
Suitable for all skin tones.

Packaging:
•  The lipstick comes in a plastic black-coloured tube,GOSH is written on the lid of the tube
•  Shade-name and number are mentioned at the bottom of the lipstick-tube on a sticker
•  The sticker is colour-coded and matches the lipstick-shade(more or less...true)
•  The packaging is sturdy and travel-friendly
•  Light-weight tube
•  Details like weight and type of lipstick are also mentioned at the bottom(sticker) of the lipstick-tube         
                                 

In Pic : Shown Shade name and number of the lipstick

Formula & Texture:

• Hyaluronic has been used in the lipsticks in this collection...awesome
• The lipstick is called the Velvet Touch Matt lipstick and has a creamy matte-finish(may be because of beeswax, hyaluronic acid)
• The lipstick is very pigmented and glides on smoothly on the lips
• Highly pigmented,in one swipe we get full colour-payoff
• Has very mild vanilla-fragrance


Benfits and importance of Hyaluronic acid:

• Hyaluronic acid is also used as a lip filler in plastic surgery
• Some people apply hyaluronic acid to the skin for healing wounds, burns, skin ulcers, and as a moisturizer
• There is also a lot of interest in using hyaluronic acid to prevent the effects of aging
Source : http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1062-hyaluronic%20acid.aspx?activeingredientid=1062&

Swatch:
                             

In Pic : Shown the swatch of the lipstick

Effective and worth?
Yes

• Firstly,the brand is cruelty-free and all the products are Paraban free...really cool
• Very comfortable on lips.Need to swipe two to three times to get an intense colour payoff.It can be     toned down and used as MLBB shade as well! Hides lip pigmentation completely.
• Keeps lips moisturized i.e.Hyaluronic acid keeps lips hydrated and smooth
• This lipstick doesn't enhance dry patches on the lips
• The lipstick doesn't bleed,flake or sit into the lip's fine-lines
• It does not stain the lips and wears-off evenly!
• The lipstick has a wear time of around 3 to 4 hours(max)
• Need to do a touch-up after meals as the lipstick fades away evenly.Re-application of the product is easy and the product sits smoothly on the lips

Con:
Nothing

Will I re-purchase?
Yes,I love it so much.It's an amazing shade that can be worn on a daily basis.Very impressed.It looks dark in the tube , but , when applied on the lips it looks muted brown-red kind of shade.Perfect.Love it. Do check this shade out girls!

I highly recommend this lipstick and do check out Velvet Touch Matt lipstick-collection
as there are nice shades out there.

Rating : 5/5

Tip:
Exfoliate your lips before wearing any lipstick specially matte lipsticks else the lipstick will cling to the dry patches on the lips!

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