Thursday, June 27, 2013

Eseence Lash & Brow Gel Mascara Review

Hello Everyone,

Today's review is about "Essence Lash & Brow Gel  Mascara. It is used to keep your eyelashes separate, give a fresh new look &  keep your brow in place. If you are perfect with your makeup dressing it is important to keep your lashes and eyebrows in highlight for all occasion. It comes in a clear plastic tube which is good for over 50 uses. Its a good product for daily routines.


My Experience:
I like to keep my eyebrows in place, but before going to buy any high end brand I wanted to try something effective and economical. It felt a bit sticky when I applied on my brow and lashes but after sometime it sets perfectly and my brows looks great. It keep my brow in place for a long time which is great for a drugstore brand, but I don't like to apply this on my lashes because it did not make any difference at all as a lash mascara.




Application:
Brush your brows with a eyebrow & lash brush than directly apply it in a small quantity .


Swatches:



Thumbs Up:
  • Keeps your brows at place
  • Affordable
  • Long lasting
  • Comes in a clear plastic tube

Thumbs Down:
  • It felt sticky
  • Does not make any difference for lashes



Quantity:
0.3fl.oz/ 9ml


Texture:
Gel


My Rating:
4.5/5



Price:
QR 20



Availability:
City Centre Karisma Cosmetics



 Would I Repurchase It ?
Yes



Do you like lash & brow gel ? Share your thoughts with me :)


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Friday, June 21, 2013

Revlon Nail Enamel In "Posh" Review + NOTD

Hello Everyone,



Today I'm reviewing "Revlon nail Enamel in 571 Posh".  Its summer time so I really want to try something with shades of summer.  Its a classic Kelly green color which caught my eyes at first sight & looks super fab.  It glides smoothly without creating any bubbles, if you want a sheer coverage then apply one coat and you are good to go but if you want to make it more intense then apply two coats of it.

I'm a very huge fan of Revlon lip butters and nail paints and really this nail paint have a Rich creamy a lil bit sheer consistency which I love most, and unlike other nail paints it has a shallow scent, because many times my hubby has problem with that particular nail paint kinda smell.

Its a long lasting color which almost last for 1 week which is pretty good.  I got some compliment from my lovely hubby which really made my day. I would be doing some nail arts with this soon....



Application:
First apply a base coat to protect your nails here I'm using my boots base coat, then apply 2 coats of this beautiful nail paint 1 by one and let it set for at least 1 minutes. And finally finish with a top coat and you are done.

Swatches:


                                                                                   Revlon Nail paint in "Posh".    
Applied two coats of it.



Thumbs Up:
  • Long lasting
  • Fast drying
  • Comes with a good applicator brush
  • Easy to apply
  • Rich and creamy consistency
  • Build able
  • Shallow scent

Thumbs Down:
  • None -  :)


Quantity:
0.5 fl oz (14.7 ml)

Texture:
Rich & creamy

My Rating:
5/5

Price:
QR 30

Availability:
Boots pharmacy & Karsima cosmetics.


Would I recommend this or repurchase it ?
Yes I definitely recommend this to all readers.


Have you used Revlon nail paints before? share your experience with me.....


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Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Vise Palette Review+Swatches & Eye Look

Hello Everyone,

 Today I'm reviewing  "The Vise Palette" which I got on my birthday in February. When I saw this palette first on UD's website I was holding my breath to get it. And on my birthday I got this as a birthday present from my lovely hubby :). It was a part of my first haul post as well  so finally I got some time to review on it.




My Experience:
This palette comes with 20 eyeshadow, each color is awesome and it comes with a dual ended brush which is really good for packing color and for blending. I love all it's shades the pigmentation is super wow. This palette has eyeshadow like; satin, sheer,velvety, mate and metallic textures. It has 17 shimmery shadows and three of them are mate. They came with a great staying power & the buttery consistency of the shadows make them easy to work with. Its  a perfect palette to have in my makeup stash. I also love its sleek plastic packaging detailing with a jewelled "UD" logo on it. I can achieve so many looks from neutral to romantic, soft and dramatic, so its a complete package which I can carry with me everywhere, on holidays or also if I'm traveling.



   Ud Jewelled logo
 
                                                                

                                                                                   Comes with a button system 

     

Application:

Apply eye primer before putting shadows on it because with primers your makeup will last longer and more vibrant and it also protect your eye makeup from creasing. Some of the eyeshadow in this palette comes with chunky glitters & also may fall  out so for that put  primer or any cream base shadow to keep your eyeshadow in place and doesn't fall out.




Swatches:





                                                      Create this quick eye look with "The Vise Palette"



Thumbs Up:

  • Great range of colors
  • Colors are highly pigmented
  • Comes with a dual ended brush 
  •  Travel friendly
  • Great staying power
  • Blend able 




Thumbs Down

  • Some colors may fall out
  • Some of  the colors not that much pigmented as they look
  • Pricey



Quantity:
20 into o.8g e 20 into 0.03 US oz

Texture:
Satin, mate, glittery,velvety.

My Rating:
4/5

Price:
$59 (about QR 250)

Availability:
Sephora stores

would I Repurchase It?
yes


 Have you try this palette? or any Urban Decay's eyeshadow then let me know with your comments.


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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

My Summer Beauty Haul

Hello Everyone,

Here I'm with my "Summer Beauty Hau"l.  Summer is all about beautiful shades from light, to bright & neon. I focused on new products which i had not used before



M&S: I picked up few things for my summer beauty haul a bubble bath soap from mark & Spencer was something new to me. I saw some decent beauty products in its dedicated but small section I also got some cream bath and a blusher too. Its a pretty nice check in

 Sephora:  I got benefit's they are real mascara, too face shadow insurance. I was using urban decay and found it nice but I wanted to try a new primer of too face shadow. I also got  2 perfume samples and 1 body lotion from Clarins.

Maybelline & Revlon: Its summer and I want some new bright nail paints, so I got two beautiful colors from maybeline & revlon.

Essence: I heard so many good things about essence eyebrow gel so got this one as well from karisma cosmetics to keep my brows in place.

 The body shop:  A body scrub and some cute lil heart soaps.

 NYX & Revlon:  Lipglosses from NyX & Revlon.

M.A.C: I also have two lipsticks from m.a.c "Kinda sexy & the other one is Pink Plaid which is a gift from my hubby.

Rimmel: Scandaleye mascara with a pencil kohl eyeliner.

Wella: Hair mouse+heat protectant.

Last but not the least got a little mirror too.

So here are some pictures of my haul for you guys to experience some bit of the products;

                           Royal Jelly and pure honey Cream Bath & Blusher Limited Collection By M&S.

                                  Too Face shadow Insurance and Benefit they're Real Mascara (Sephora)

                  Samples from Sephora Clarins Body lotion, Chopard enchanted perfume & euphoria by Calvin Klein.

                                 Revlon nail paint in "Posh" & Maybelline Color Rama in "Cool Blue"
                        
Essence Lash & Brow gel 

The Body Shop Vineyard body scrub & little Coco mania heart pouch soaps

                           Revlon Colorburst lip gloss in "Papaya" & NYX Mega Shine lip gloss in perfect red

                                                           Kinda Sexy and Pink Plaid 

                                           Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara & Rimmel Soft Kohl 

                                           Wella New Wave smoothing mouse+heat protectant


I hope you guys like the products, please share your thoughts and other alternatives and new lines.


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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Christian Dior Sunset Cafe Palette Review


Hi Everyone,

Today I am review "Christian Dior Sunset Cafe palette " which is great for daily use or for office. I have always been a lover of Dior products and this one is my absolute love. My mother in law gifted this palette on my wedding. The packaging of Dior cosmetics is always pretty & elegant. This palette comes in a navy blue velvet pouch with "CD" on it.



My Experience:
It comes with a great color selection which looks great on every skin tone. the colors are peach pink, light pink, taupe brown, golden and bronze in middle. Its velvet sheer texture makes me fall in love with it. I have done casual, formal and dramatic look with this. Its handy so whenever I go out I just keep this small palette with me. Pigmentation is great, a small amount gives a more feel compared to other products. The shadow last for 8 to 9 hours with primer and 5 to 6 hours without primer.



Application:
First apply some foundation or primer on eyelids to make shadow vibrant then apply with sponge applicator or with your shadow brush. I prefer sponge applicators for this palette. Use primer to avoid crease and lines.

Swatches:

         Swatches without primer 
Created with my Dior palette


Thumbs Up:
  • It doesn't come off easily
  • Beautiful color selection
  • Beautiful packaging 
  • Doesn't look chalky on eyes
Thumbs Down:

  • Expensive
  • Hard to apply with brushes

Quantity:
6 g- NET WT, 0.21 0Z

Texture:
Velvety

My Rating:
5/5

Price:
$58

Availability:

Sephora stores

Would I Repurchase It ?
Yes


Have you tried any Dior shadows & how was your experience with them let me know with your comments.


Saturday, June 1, 2013

Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup Review....

Hello Everyone,

Today I'm reviewing " Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup. This new oil free foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It comes with 9 shades from fair to dark. I got this as a free sample on purchase of benefit porefessional.



My Experience:
It adds a  luminous and healthy glow to my skin and last up to 6 to 7 hours which is quite great and comes with a SPF 25 PA protection which is good for this killer sun as well. I have a combination skin  so before i apply this i go for moisturising my face first and then use & it hydrates my skin as well. It comes with a oil free formula which is great for those who have oily skin. It feels so light on my skin like I'm not wearing any foundation at all & looks natural on my skin.
I got this in  "I'm all the rage beige" color but its a lil bit dark for me, it gives me a tan look something which has yellow undertone so for that i use a light powder to set my foundation and I'm good to go.






Application:
Take one pump of the product on back of your hand and then apply with your foundation brush, stippling brush or you can apply this with your clean fingers as well. I prefer stippling brush because of airbrush finish.



Swatches:

                   Before blend on my hand                                                 After Blended out
Thumbs Up:
  • Gives light to medium coverage
  • Comes with a pump
  • Easy to blend
  • Build able 
  • Hydrating formula
  • Comes with SPF 25 PA

Thumbs Down:
  • The beige shade is a lil bit dark for me 
  • After some hours you got some shine around your face.

Quantity:
5.0 ml/0.17 US fl.oz


Texture:
Watery/runny


My Rating:
3.5/5

Price:
Free sample/full size is about QAR160

Availability:
Sephora store



Would I Repurchase It ?

Do you wear foundation on daily basis ?  Which is your favourite foundation share with me.


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