Glossicious by Sarah - Pakistani Beauty Blog,Reviews.,Makeup tips,Tutorials

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I've tried almost all methods or things for application of a foundation in past few years. Before i got into blogging my favorite method was to use my fingers to apply any liquid foundation but slowly when i started reading more blogs and after watching million you tube videos ,i can say i have tried almost everything . In this post i am giving my two cents on How to Apply liquid foundation using Brush , Sponge or anything in between.

Flat top Kabuki/brush

These days I thinktheflat top kabuki /brush is the one of the mostly used method for liquid foundation application and it is most certainly my favorite. I use it when i want to look flawless and want a full coverage Best way of using flat top Kabuki/brush is toDot your face with the foundation either using your fingers. If you are using your fingers, do sanitize your hands before hand. Once you are done, lightly buff in small circular motions. This blurs imperfections and removes any excess product; kabuki is a very densely packed brush so you will achieve a full coverage. I use sigma F80 .

Unique Feature:Dense and flat head

Function: Buffed foundation application including blending and contouring.

Recommended Use:Blend liquid or cream products onto flat areas of the face such as the forehead and cheeks

Best Brushes for this method: Sigma F80 , Coastal Scents Elite Flat Buffer Brush

Affordable alternative Elf powder brush

Makeup blending Sponge

Now this is the method I need to use more often because this is something you can use when you want a natural finish. When using a sponge you need to use dab or pat method almost using bouncy motions for a natural finish. How it works – You need to soak your sponge in water. Then squeeze out the access water and apply foundation.(Water makes the foundation blend better and u apply it more evenly)make sure to clean it every 3 or 4 times using a gentle cleanser. I have Sonia Kashuk blending sponge.

Unique feature: Its suede texture is sensual to the touch and its unique curves fit the contours of your face.

Function: for a professional finish and a flawless complexion.

Recommended Use: Always use the sponge damp and apply in Dabbing/Patting method for a natural finish

Best product for this method :The beauty blender , Sonia Kashuk blending-sponge

Affordable alternative: Beauty blender sponge at just4girls

Stippling /Duo fiber brush

Now this is my second mostly used method esp when i want to look natural and don’t need that much coverage. It works well with the sheer-medium foundations. Pour some foundation on the back of your hand and dip the brush. Start by lightly patting the brush onto your skin, and make sure to blend in circular (swirling) motions. In my opinion stippling brush are great if you want a fool proof application and it’s easier to blend with it . This gives you a natural and flawless complexion that looks like skin. You get more of an airbrushed finish. It’s applying a thin layer that covers just enough.I love the stippling brush i bought from coastal scents few years ago as it doesnt shed and gives beautiful finish.

Unique feature:Fiber blend with deep beveled edges

Function: Soft application of liquid foundation

Recommended Use:Generates a diffused airbrushed application.

Best Brush for this method:Sigma F15 , ,Real technique stippling brush ,

Affordable alternatives:Mua Stippling brush F2, Luscious

Paddle Foundation brush

Paddle Foundation brush are my least used method but I used the travel sized one for concealer application under eyes .The Paddle Foundation brush gives you a more of a fuller coverage than the stippling brush. The best way of applying foundation is to dot the foundation all over the face and then use downward and outward strokes going from the face to the hairline and then blending at the hairline to make sure no foundation is showing.

Unique feature:Firm and slightly tapered flat brush. I use Sigma f60.

Function: Smooth foundation application

Recommended Use:Apply liquid or cream products such as foundation and primer.

Best brushes for this method:Sigma F60 , Real Techniques foundation brush ,

Affordable alternativesE.L.F studio angled foundation brush

Fingers

It is one of the quickest and easiest way of applying liquid foundation and also the most inexpensive :) . Fingers warms up the product which helps it blend easily and spread evenly.also you have complete control with your fingers, Just make sure to clean and sanitized your hands before you start. Also the application depneds upon on the type of foundation you are using. I personaly like sheer-medium coverahe foundation or BB creams to be appplied with fingers. If you like using fingers then you don't have to worry about washing brushes and sponges all the time.

I hope you found this post helpful and let me know if you would like to see such topics in the future in the comment below :)

This week couldnt get any better for Pakistani beauty bloggers or any beauty/nail frantic , first the launch of Maybelline vivd lipsticks being launched in Pakistan and now essie being available in coming days .Do i heart my heart sing HALLELUJAH ?? A brand of the L’Oreal group, Essie nail colours are inspired by trends and the catwalk and have become a celebrity favorite - Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, each have their own favorite Essie shade, of which many are iconic Essie colours.

Essie nail polish offers more than 250 colour shades internationally and will initially introduce over 120 shades in Pakistan, with plans to introduce even more in the near future, making its colour palette the largest currently available in the local market. Essie’s multiple prize winning formula is known for its “no-chip” properties, assuring perfect long-lasting coverage. A charming whimsical and distinct name is given to each colour to show-off the personality captured by this colour

Essie nail colour Bikini So Teeny became the number one selling trend nail colour of all time. Essie will be available nationwide at all leading salons.For more details, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LOrealProfessionnelPakistan or http://www.essie.com.

Post-event report

Post-event report from the official launch Post event ofacclaimed nail polish brand Essie in Pakistan with an exclusive media preview for salon professionals, media and celebrities in “An Evening with Essie!” at Olivetto in Karachi on Wednesday 26^th June.

The U.S nail salon expert since 1981, acclaimed nail polish brand Essie launched in Pakistan with an exclusive media preview for salon professionals, media and celebrities in “An Evening with Essie!” at Olivetto in Karachi on Wednesday 26th June. Essie has launched in Pakistan with over 120 unique shades and has plans to introduce additional shades and collections in the near future. The exclusive evening began with a red carpet meet and greet featuring salon professionals, journalists, media personalities and other guests.

Lastly, the evening featured a live nail bar session where members of the press and guests were given the opportunity to try out their favourite shade from Essie’s broad spectrum of colours. The evening was well-attended and featured beauty industry stalwarts, celebrities and media personalities including: Managing Director L’Oréal Pakistan Musharaf Hai; fashion designers Sania Maskatiya and Ayesha-Somaya; stylists/make-up artists Saba Ansari of Sabs, Shammal Qureshi of TONI&GUY, Meher Najeeb, Peng Qureshi, Redah Misbah of Depilex, Angie Marshall, Hina of Blush, Nida Rizki, Shaheen Raheem, Ruhana Iqbal, President of the Pakistan Hair and Beauty Association, Altaf, Mona J, Sehar Farrukh, Shaheen Saeed, Shehla Poonja and Ujala Zia of The Dressing Table; media personality Ayesha Omar along with members of the esteemed media. The event was managed by Anisa Rashid Khan and Amina Rashid Khan of RAKA with public relations handled by Lotus

*Editors Note : The shades in first photo are photographed by me and they are one day without blues(LE) , Turquoise & Caicos , and California Coral. The California Coral is my go to summer shade, it looks fabulous on the toes as well .

update - Prices will be somewhere about Rs.750-800 per bottle, depending on what individual salons charge. Initially Essie is available in salons only from where you can buy to take home but they do plan to retail it at stores nationwide.

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Yes ! The Glossicious shout out posts are back and This time i am offering a little something extra .! ( If you don't know what Glossicious Shouts out was ! Then i recommend check out how we used to do that HERE ). If you are a blogger and would like to advertise with me for the month of July 2013 please read the details below

What's the deal - We will offer 2 gorgeous bloggers A shout out post with a full size photo (blog header photo is fine too) with a advert which will link to your blog with be 200x200 in size (example below) and will be placed in the left hand sidebar (Size is shown below)

Interested :??!! - Send me an email with the subject 'blogger shout out ' along with the image you wish to use (the correct 200x200 size and your blog URL . I will then email you back to confirm .Payment is is expected to be paid via paypal within 24 hours Bloggers from all over the world are welcome :)
If you are a Pakistani blogger , please email me , we can work out on bank transfer .

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Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation

After my exceptionally great experience with Essence Stay All Day Foundation, I was at alfatah and I decided to try another foundation by essence but since weather has changed and it’s a lot more hotter and humid, I bought the Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation in shade 03 sand.The oil free matt foundations are ideal for summer/humid weather. They help absorbing shine. Control oil and some resist sweat. I have a combination skin, dry from cheek and tend to get oily from T zone. In Pakistani summer usually my foundation doesn’t stay put for long. So let’s see if this works for me.

Unwanted shine doesn‘t stand a chance with the oil-free clear & matt foundation! its special active ingredients absorb excess oil and give you a healthy, shine-free complexion - all day long! vitamin e protects your skin from any impurities. dermatologist tested.

The packaging of the foundation is very simple yet practical.It comes with 30ml/1fl.oz of product in a squeeze tube.It is very slim yet convenient and travel friendly. Since I travel a lot, I find the size perfect to throw in my travel makeup bag. The texture of Essence Clear and Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation is medium. It is not too thick nor is it ruuny, which makes the application easier with either brush or fingers. I prefer using Sigma F80. I have this in shade 03 sand , which is the darkest . I have strong yellow undertones (MAC NC35 for reference) and the shade is little lighter and little pink for my skin tone.The coverage is medium and as you will see in below photos it covers the redness around the nose and dark spots and any small imperfection.It blends easily into the skin but not as effortlessly as
Essence Stay All Day Foundation . Once applied and after 5 min, the Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation wont transfer or come off if you blot with a paper or tissue or touch your face like some foundation in summers. Since it is best suited for summer, I wish i had some SPF .The finish wise i would stay it is semi matte. It does stay put and doesn't look mask like on the face . I don't have any dryness or dry patches right now so i think it have tendency to highlight dry patches so i will suggest avoid layering because it could turn cakey . One thing i have to admit about Essence fundation that they simply dont oxidize. If you read my review on essence stay all day foundation , I shared how i used to wear it for more than 8-9 hours in India and it stayed put .

Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation

L-R Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation sand ,Essence Stay All Day Foundation soft honey , MAC studio fix fluid in NC40

Over all , I think it is a decent foundation for the price. I certainly didn't win me over like essence stay all day did but if you are looking for a medium coverage foundation to control shine and even skin tone . Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation is best suited for combination-oily skin types.

Pros :

Affordable price tag

Suitable for combination-oily skin types
oil-free

medium coverage allows for an even finish

Semi matte finish

Non greasy

Wont come off or transfer
Travel friendly packaging

It does not oxides

Cons :

If you are looking for full coverage

It doesn't contain any SPF
limited amount of shades
might accentuate dry patches o layering up

Some blending is required to get perfect application

I bought Essence Clear And Matt Oil Free Makeup Foundation from Alfatah Lahore. It is available at

just4girls.pk for rs 580/-

Who is picking up the gorgeous Ombre from orange to pink Essence Miami roller girl blush in dates on skates?

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I realized i am ~~obsessed~~ really in to Red lipstick when I first bought Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #10 and it was my go to lipstick , I literally wore it like every day & got so many complement during my trip to India. I have had my eyes on MAC Russian red, which is such a hot seller, But I couldn’t justify the price tag of rs 2000. What If I don’t fall in love with Russian red? What if It doesn’t look awesome on me . So instead a bought a much cheaper alternative Medora lipstick in True red # 283 .

I have bought few other red lipstick since then and Medora lipstick in True red # 283 , is I must say is my favorite matte red. Medora lipstick in True red as name suggests is a true neutral red. It is a beautiful shade, which brightens up my face even if not wearing any makeup. It is opaque just in one coat and the finish is matte. It applies smoothly without dragging. One thing I always disliked about Medora lipsticks is their taste. . Medora lipsticks usually dry lip out, so I do recommend applying a lip balm underneath.Medora lipstick true red isa true matte but it didn’t any accentuated fine line on my lips. As compared to other lipstick formula, matte ones usually stay longer on lips and on me true red by Medora stay for more than six hours and fading with a stain . The packaging is just Ok-ish , Its very basic and boring .

Over all i think Medora Matte Lipstick in True Red #283 is a gorgeous red lipstick . It is very affordable and medora lipsticks comes in variety of shades and easily available nation wide.

If you are looking for a true matte red

If you are looking for an affordable lipstick

It is easily available

If you are looking a pigmented red .

if you expect a great staying power

If you dislike the taste of lipstick

It has tendency to dry out lips

I bought Medora Matte Lipstick in True Red from best buy store, Calvary ground Lahore for rs225/- . Medora brand makeup is easily available nationwide and price may vary.

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One of my favorite sleek I divine palette is

LE Paraguaya i-Divine Palette

The paraguaya palette by sleek makeup was part of sleek makeup The Avoir la Peche Collection which centered around the season’s trend of peaches, oranges and corals back then .

No doubt one of sleek makeup best collection . The gorgeous blush and the beautiful palette . What not to love . It was a limited edition collection and after the avoir la peche candy collection was worth drooling . You can read my review on the Avoir la peche collection here

Which is your favorite sleek makeup collection or palette ?

When it comes to mascaras , i am very hard to please. I have thin , sparse , barely there lashes so i need a heavy duty mascara like my HG Bourjois volume clubbing mascara to make me one happy gal. I want a mascara which thickens meanwhile give a fab lengthening effect.Lets read the check out review and swatches of Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara to find if it manages to wow me.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara

The first Oversized Volume mascara with LYCRA® for soft and flexible lashes. MaxDensity brush covers the whole lash line with one effortless coat. Flexible Formula enhanced with weightless LYCRA® technology makes lashes look full and voluptuous but remain flexible, never stiff or brittle!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara comes in a chunky green tube ,The brush is massive, also a bit intimidating if you have hooded eyelids like because I always seem to smudge it on my upper lids. But the good news is, it is quite soft and manages to get to all of my lashes esp the bottom lashes. It gives almost feathery looking lashes. Since the brush is quite big, I recommend removing excess mascara off of the wand. I have this in black, which does a decent job and gives very black and feathery lashes. This mascara only takes about 2 coats to get how I wanted my lashes to look. I can achieve the lengthening with just one coat, and with another coat, it thickens and lengthens little more. If you keep building up, then you can end up with spidery lashes and It does clump a little if you don’t let first coat to let dry completely. So if you are in hurry, you may want to be little careful. After two coats my lashes were still soft and i didn’t get the hard "crisp" feeling, you get with some mascara. It makes my nonexistent, thin lashes little dramatic Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara lasts until I take it off, it doesn't smudge or flakes.. The removal is easy as it comes off easily with regular makeup remover.

If you want soft lashes with good volume and definition
If you want smudge and flake free mascara
If you want a mascara which is pigmented and gives deep black lashes
If you want perfectly spreads out lashes
If you want dramatic looking eyelashes

If you want a waterproof formula
If you looking for more natural looking lashes
if you think brush head is too large for your eyes
If you like layering, as it ends up giving spider-ish lashes
If you think it takes time to dry

Overall I think it somewhat lives up to its claims, It has lasted all day without flaking and gives a decent curl with a big brush to coat each and every lash. It gives my short lashes the dramatic volume.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara costs £6.99 and in UK its available at superdrus , boots. In USA it comes with Black packaging with green lettering for Us $ 6.99 and available at ulta.com , walmart and US drugstore. It still needs to be launched in Pakistan.

It's about time that I start shopping online from Pakistani Online retailers, so when I was given an opportunity to spend rs 1000 gift card at shop at daraz.pk.I was more than thrilled. So this post is a about what i bought and a shopping experience with daraz

Daraz.pk offers Online shopping in Pakistan. They give the best of best packages in apparel, designer shoes, fashion accessories etc at the most budgeted prices in the markets. When i started browsing, i was over whelmed with the variety of products they offer. They have brands like Crocs, adidas,Crabtree and Evelyn ,D Philosophy - Deepak Perwani, Hush puppies, Jafferjees , OPI , Saeed Ghani and so many more. I was planning to buy a handbag,knowing rs 1000 won’t be enough and i was willing to pay extra .I think they did wonderfully with giving so many payment options from cash on delivery to Net banking , easy paisa to Credit/Debit Card. after spending few days browsing the stuff, there wasn’t a bag which caught my eyes and instead i settled on a pair of shoes.

As soon as i placed my order on the website, within 15-20 minutes, I received the order confirmation call. My order was shipped quickly. It was Saturday, so my order was processed on weekdays and it was shipped on Tuesday. I got it in 2 days via TCS. It was nicely packed in a box with darza.pk logo.I ordered Beige Party Heels with Silver Buckle on Strap. They were true to the size and photos shown on the website.

Over all, I think Daraz.pkis a wonderful is site with lots of brands and products available, they also offer a Rs. 500 discount on signing up for their newsletter with free shipping on all orders above Rs. 1500 otherwise they charge rs 150 .Darazhas a free of charge 7-day return policy for all products except jewellery and watches.COD option is also available for those who doesn’t have or want to use credit/debit cards. And they ship fast too.I had a great shopping experience at daraz. I know i will be buying more in future.

NARS Madly Blush

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Since I am a girl who couldn’t think of living her life without kajal, how could I not get my hands on Lakmé Eyeconic kajalon my second trip to India in April? I have been using it for a while now , Now it’s the time to review Lakme Eyeconic Kajal .

The new Lakmé Eyeconic kajal
This is a smudge proof, water proof kajal which is dermatologically tested. With a deep black stroke in an easy twist up format, it gives your eyes a long-lasting, eyeconic look throughout the day.

Key Features

Smudge proof
Water Proof, Lasts up to 10 hrs
Safe for eyes
Convenient Twist- up format

L-R Lakme eyeconic kajal swatch - Maybelline colossal kajal swatch

During my first trip to India, I searched high and low for this kajal in Chandigarh and everywhere I went, they were sold out on this. Then on my second trip, we were roaming in big bazar, Jalandhar and I found it. It was indeed a happy moment for me. I bought a bunch and gave to my close friends. My best friend was with me so I made her purchase one. I could be persuasive while shopping ;)

The lakme eyeconic kajal comes in a black with turquoise blue lettering in a twist up pencil, which is so convenient to throw into your makeup bag and if you are travelling. The packaging is simple yet practical. When compared to Maybelline colossal kajal, the Eyeconic Kajal is tad more black and pigmented. But you need to layer 2-3 times on waterline to achieve the black color. The kajal is soft and glides easily without tugging.It claims to lasts up to 10 hours, as well as claims to be smudge proof & waterproof. I have worn it on my waterline many times and it stayed there for 3-4 hours, ended up into fading but if worn on upper lash line /lower line, the staying power is definitely around 6-8 hours. It does smudge on waterline a little after couple of hours but remains intact on upper lashline.I have worn it for a max of 8hrs and it stayed intact on my upper lash line with a very slight fading around the outer corner. On my lower lash line it stays for around 4 hrs after which it does budge a little.I can see it smudging more on to the oily lids or who have watery eyes.

If you want an affordable everyday kajal pencil

If you prefer twist yo retractable kajal pencils

It is dermatologically tested ,suitable for sensitive eyes

It gives smooth and soft application

If you have oily lids
If you expect it to be deep black
If you expect it to last upto 10 hrs
If you are outside India , it can be hard to get hold of.

Overall i think for INR 199/- ,it is quite a decent product and i have seen so many fake lakme eyeconic kajal being sold in lahore. So word of advise , If you are buying lakme products in Pakistan , make sure you are spending your money on authentic products. Even in India , fake lakme so widely available. I bought mine from India foe INR 199 , which is almost pkr 400/-

A big shout out to European blogs for introducing me to Artdeco Camouflage Cream,that is where i first saw the reviews on it. I was looking for a heavy duty concealer . It was my first ever Artdeco purchase. Lets see if Artdeco Camouflage Cream is a hit or a miss ?

Artdeco Camouflage Cream
Waterproof cover cream for every skin type to cover red veins, pigmented moles, port-wine stains, tattoos, etc.

Camouflage Cream covers flaws in the skin perfectly and reliably and is ideal for special occasions, like photographic- or bridal make-up. All colors can be mixed with each other which means the skin color can be matched exactly. The Camouflage Cream is also an ideal long-term make-up and lasts well even if the surrounding temperature is high. The cover can be light or heavy – depending on the amount applied and gets waterproof after fixing powder has been applied. It is very practical because Camouflage Creams are available separately, can be combined individually in the refillable magnetic box and those that have been used up can be replaced

How to use - After moisturizing, remove a little Camouflage with a spatula, mix or soften on the back of the hand. Then apply thinly and evenly, using a slightly moistened latex sponge, and blend in at edges. You neutralize redness with green Camouflage and lighten dark areas and bluish shadows with yellow shades. If necessary, mix two color shades together.

ArtDeco is a German brand,They have wide variety of colors, eyeshadow and blushers which can be bought alone or combined in refillable beauty boxes. Artdeco camouflage cream is

available in 13 shades.When i bought this concealer my main concern was how good it would be to cover little dark spots /redness i have on my face. The reviews on internet almost did convince me.

The texture of Artdeco Camouflage Cream is quite thick, yet creamy.As suggested usage recommends,ALWAYS moisturise your face before applying artdeco camouflage cream because this way it is easy to blend.Once applied,It gives fantastic coverage,It looks natural. Its stays put even in the hot/humid summers.The creamy formula allows you to use the tiny amount to get the desired coverage.As a little goes a long way, this will last you a long time.
Since it comes in so many shades you can buy two or more shades to get your ideal shade or even if you are a makeup artist .The creamy thick formula has one downside, it is bit drying so it has tendency to turn cakey if you keep applying .I personally don't recommend it for under eyes , as the dry thick formula can crease and accentuate fine lines .

The packaging is travel friendly ,It’s small,Really tiny, almost size of my thumb.But i will advise to buy magnetic box to store it .You can buy an empty box palette, then add the eyeshadows, blushers, concealers, foundation of your own choice. I will get few eyeshadows and blush. I have my eyes on golden rusty brown,pearly smokey golden olive, aubergine ,matt smokey red mauve ,glam beige rose , and a raspberry blush.Art deco Blush costs around rs 890 and eyeshadow single costs like rs 495/-Artdeco magnet boxes come in variety of beautiful designs.

If you are looking for a heavy duty concealer.
If you want an affordable quality product.
If you have skin issue and need full coverage.
It is waterproof.
A little goes a long way
It comes in variety of shades.
If you are a mua,you can buy two or more shades to get your ideal shade or even if you are a makeup artist .

If you think coverage is too heavy.
If you prefer less thick creamy concealer.
It can turn hard during winters and little dry to work.
If you have dry skin , it can get cakey end of the day.
If you are looking for an undereye concealer.
If you want a everyday concealer

I bought Artdeco Camouflage Cream from alfatah . But it is available at just4girls.pk for rs 690/-

Have you ever tried Art deco products? What would be your favorite?

China Glaze Dorthy Who?

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There is no denying that bright lips are the rage this summer. .This season's hottest lipcolor is vibrant, bold, and super sexy. Pair it with orange or coral nails for an even sassier look. I've searched my stash and came up with 7 perfectly on-trend fuchsia lipsticks.

The lipstick which changed the way i looked at bright pink is Mac moxie. Before even i tried it , i was a mid tones, pinkish-brown lipstick kind of gal, I liked to play safe with lip colors. But now there is no turning back.

MAC Moxie (Limited edition) is pinky-red with opaque color coverage. It has a matte finish. (For Review & Swatch click here )

Wet 'n' Wild Mega Last Lipcolor 905D Smokin' hot Pink is a bright berry toned pink . It is the closet dupe i could find of Mac Moxie. Smokin hot pink by wet n wild is a matte finish . (For Review & Swatch click here )

Smash box Be Legendary Lipstick in Pink Petal is a true hot pink . Its one of those lipstick,which is everything a lipstick junkie wants,It is luxurious , creamy & pigmented .(For Review & Swatch click here)

Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Lollipopis a bright, fuchsia-pink with iridescent purple-fuchsia shimmer. It is a buttery balm with beautiful shiny color to give you baby soft, healthy glowing lips 94% of women felt lips were softer, smoother, and instantly (For Review & Swatch click here)

ColorBar creme touch lipstick in jewel pinkis a sheer bright pink . It is very creamy and moisturizing lipstick.Its perfect for those who want to try bright lips but are reluctant to get in your face kind of bright shades.

Catrice Ultimate Colour Lipstick - 140 Pinker-bell is hot pink with strong blue undertones

Luscious Signature lipstick in Shade 16, Raspberryis a bright pink . Its is pigmented , creamy and moisturizing .

Not in Photos

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Fuchsia Flash & Vivid Rose. The Vivids collection is formulated with brighter pigments for a brilliant pop of color. it's channeling the neon trend this season!

For look-at-me lips, try these seven bright lipsticks that will make your lips pop.

Are you following bright lips trend this year? Which is your favorite pink/fuchsia lipstick ?

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Maybelline Fit Me! Shine Free Foundation

Maybelline's answer to light-as-a-feather foundation that stays put? Their gel stick formula the comes out July 1.

Tailor-Made Mattifying Coverage Our first gel stick foundation with an anti-shine core,Fresh gel foundation blends to a flawless matte finish,Lightweight powders in the anti-shine core instantly dissolve excess oil

Get flawless, shine-free skin instantly and on-the-go with makeup tailor made for your skin. Fit me shine free stick foundation's anti-shine core has ultra-lightweight powders built in to instantly dissolve oil. The gel-stick formula goes on creamy, blends easily, and transforms to a matte powder finish.

For Best Results :Apply to your face and blend evenly with your fingertips.

Available in 12 oil-free shades.

Maybelline New York FIT Me! Shine-Free Stick Foundation, $9, http://www.maybelline.com/

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Summer Must-have Item- Tinted Rx Sunnies

I have to admit, as a bespectacled person, I sometimes feel awkward when I head out on a sunny day especially in summer. Stand under strong sunlight, my eye can not open. So for this summer, I think a pair of tinted prescription sunglasses is a visual aid which features lenses that are colored or darkened or polarizing lenses to protect my eyes from sun's glare. More excitingly, there are variety colors of tinting for my choice. If you have not tried this before, you can try to get your First pair for free of tinted prescription sunglasses at Firmoo.com.

If you are a fashionista and already own a few pairs of eye glasses, think about a nice pair of prescription Sunglasses that you can use for driving.

NEW ARRIVAL
Price includes 1.50 single vision lenses

(The above model photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)

New Customers,more products products for your first free pair at Firmoo.com right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served!Furthermore, Firmoo currently partner with 4Sponsor,, a safe, easy& efficient platform where we released cooperation opportunities there. For this reason, you can try to look for your suitable opportunity there. Begin your first try now!

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My wishlists are like window shopping but without you lurking around , you visit different online stores, you see few things you like/love , you make a mental note and next time when you visit these store, there is always something new , which makes you forget the previous ones. When i make a wishlist like this , not necessarily i will end up buying all. Mostly when my family or I visit abroad, i will give/take the list and see in person how the stuff is and then purchase if i feel the vibe. So old readers know how much i love making these wishlist posts.

Start Getting Naked Ultra Definition Complexion Kit $49
I have tried some of UD products but none of the face ones, and this quite kit comes with three of the items which i have meaning to get.This is a three-piece set that includes essentials to prep, prime, and perfect the skin. . And i LOVE trail/travel sized products .
This set comes with
- 0.5 oz B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray
- 0.5 oz Naked Skin Beauty Balm
- 1 oz Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir $70

AWW ! Juicy Couture !! Why you had to come with a hot pink perfume bottle with a black bow ? Did you know this is my favorite color combo ? Viva la Juicy Noir highlights the succulent ripe berry notes and gourmand accents, while adding a juicy touch of honeysuckle and a sultry hint of sandalwood.Leave a lasting impression with Viva la Juicy Noir.

Colorstudio Pure Matt #104 La Rouge

Its such a stunner shade and i am loving the pure matte lipstick formula so i made a note to swatch or buy it when its available at just4girls or when i visit Lahore .

I'm With The Bag Overnighter $18

A studded bag that stores your makeup essentials while you travel. What more to say ?

River Island Beige stud quilted weekend bag£55.00

I love to travel and to be honest traveling is in blood .I prefer big bags because they can contain most of the things. One more reason to love this bag is , it looks like I can fit so much into it.

ASOS Rose Gold Quilted Dial Boyfriend Watch£25

I own one rose gold watch , but i was looking for a one with big dial and then spotted this on asos.com . I think it is very pretty and i must have it.

bareMinerals Cheek To Chic$15.00
My obsession with blushes is never gonna go , i sell some but i end up buying twice the quantity i sold in blog sale. This $15 duo is perfect to throw in makeup bag .
This set contains:
- 0.15 oz Ready Blush in The One
- 0.15 oz Luminizer in The Love Affair
- Mini Angled Blush Brush
- Small zip bag

FOREVER 21 Rhinestoned Tribal Style Earrings$3.80

These beautiful pair of rhinestoned dangle earrings are complement the above watch so much .

Kate Spade color block pocket iphone 5 case $35.00

This iphone case is ~~calling~~ screaming my name. This is so me , LOUD :D

Bright lips& Bright nails are my thing this summer. I am loving that local brands have such amazing variety to choose from. Today i bring you Medora nail polish in #472. I bought Medora #342 in april from Lahore , same day when i bought Medora true red lipstick.

I bought Medora shade number #342 almost 2-3 months ago from Lahore. It is super bright hot pink and has a creme finish.This is certainly one of the most pretty hot pink nail polish own.It takes only 2-3 coats to get full opacity and dries really quickly, The application was easy with no visible streaks.

Medora cosmetics nail polishes are really affordable, easily available and come in so many beautiful shades and finishes to choose from. They have improved their nail polish formulas. They last quite a long time without any chipping. I have applied 3 coats in these pictures. and i think it looks great in these hot summer days.
I might pick up few more nail polishes & lipsticks on my next trip .Have you tried medora nail polishes? any shade you would want me to try ?

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Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks

New from Color Studio Professional are Pure Matt Lipsticks which are moisturizing , pigmented, long-wearing fade-proof matte finish lipsticks that come in twenty-eight shades.

"Color Studio Professional debuts the Pure Matt Moisturizing Lipsticks perfect for the summer, off-the-runway fashion season. The range boosts all the nourishment of a moisturizing lipstick in 28 versatile matt shades, ideal for recreating runway looks both day and night. "

The shades i received to try out are

Pink Novais a cool toned Pink with a Hint of Purple
Asia is a Pink Toned Brown

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks-The innovative lipstick formulation of high impact color envelops your lips with a matt finish. Create a captivating, bold statement featuring a harmony of feminine and vibrant shades with delicate tones from pastel pink and nude peach to neon red and electric fuchsia.

The expansive palette of hues along with the subtle hint of micro-shimmer, flatter and contour the lips for a vivid pop of color. The Pure Matt Lipstick is easy to apply for comfortable long-wearing fade-proof lips that lasts all day giving you a high-intensity lip color in just a single swipe.

Color Studio Pure Matt Lipsticks in Pink Nova & Asia

First thing anyone will notice about these lipstick is packaging .It comes in very luxurious ,expensive looking golden box with signature Color Studio Professional black sleeve. You need to slide the golden part to get the lipstick out, which i find very a unique idea. The tubes which lipstick comes in also very durable and once you take off the cap , you will notice the gold theme going on. I don't know why but they remind me of MUFE forever lipsticks .

The shades i have are from two different families- Cool toned pink & warm pinkish brown.I have to say Asia (Pink toned brown) is my favorite , reason being that it looks much better on my medium skin tones compared to pink nova (cool toned pink) But both shades have super pigmented formula. Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks give opaque color with just one coat and wear comfortably for hours.The lipsticks applies smoothly. I will recommend moisturizing your lips prior to application for any matt lipsticks , but some shades can be forgiving compared to others.The lipsticks are matt but still have little bit of shine . Some matte lipstick tend to look so dry on lips , but this is not the case with Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt lipsticks .

Did i mention I love the vanilla scent ?? Its very intoxicating.

Pink Nova tends to be a little dry and do emphasize the creases in my lips. But the shade is beautiful and fair skin tones can rock this shade easily.
Asia is beautiful MLBB shade, which is perfect for everyday use. The formula is amazing , it glides like a dream on lips and doesn't accentuate fine line.

Both shades lasts 4-5 hours on me but staying power depends upon person to person.
Both shades i got were very smooth and creamy to apply on lips .But since most of creamy lipstick tends to shift and start to look patchy in areas when you press your lips together or roll your lips , so that’s one of the problems you might experience with lighter shades if you have pigmented lips.The downside to matte lipstick is that it can leave your lips dry sometimes , But you can dab lip gloss into the center of you bottom lip and then gently press your lips together.The color stays so true for hours and hours without fading or feathering.

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks Swatch - Pink Nova

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks Swatch - Asia

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks L-R Asia - Pink Nova

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks are great because they're affordable , easily available, comes in some pretty vibrant shade. I can not wait to get my hands on couple of more shades like La Rouge- Bright Fuchsia Pink , Gossip- Warm Dusty Rose and
Missionary- Muted Peach

If you are sucker for cute packaging
If you are looking for affordable matte lipstick with variety of shades
If you want lipstick which stays so true for hours without fading or feathering.
If you prefer opaque finish and with great ng lasting power
If you like Vanilla scents then you will love how these lipsticks smell

The downside to matte lipstick is that it can leave your lips dry sometimes
The lighter shades may accentuate the fine line

Color Studio Professional New Pure Matt Lipsticks are Available in 28 versatile matt shades. and costs Rs 750/- ( For more shades swatches check out colorstudiopro )

Color studio professional products are easily available in all major cities and will be available online on beautyarena.pk and just4girls.pk

*products sent by the PR

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Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow Quad was a limited edition palette from MAC Cosmetics' "Cult of Cherry Collection." I must say , no matter how much i love playing with makeup, eyeshadow are my least used item. I have so many palettes and i think its time , i start utilizing them. I love looking at pictorials and always wanted to do some of own . Today i was feeling little active and took some test shots and to my surprise they did turn out pretty well. So one thing lead to another and here i am. Please keep in mind that I am not a professional makeup artist and have never gone through proper training. All my techniques and skills are self-taught and acquired through experience/blogs/you tube/magazines
So enough of jibbar jabbar and lets get started.

The MAC Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow Quad has four eyeshadows

Deep Truth is a dark, shimmery navy blue. This is a permanent color.

Lightfall is a soft, grayish-purple highlighter color.

Shadowy Lady is a smoldering black-brown.

Smudged Violet is an icy grayish-purple.

1- Apply a primer all over the lid as the base . I have used Smashbox photofinish lid primer
2- Apply Mac smudge violet eyeshadow on the lower lid with a flat eye shading brush (Brush used Coastal scents large chisel fluff brush)
3-Apply shadowy lady eyeshadow to the middle and outer portions of the lid with a pencil brush ( Brush used Mac 219)
4-Darken crease with shadowy lady eyeshadow and blend with a tapered blending brush (Brush used Sigma E35 tapered blending brush)

5-Sweep Lightfall eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight with a large brush and in the inner corners
6- Finish with Deep turth eyeshadow on lower lash line with a pencil brush ( I have used an angled brush)
7- Apply Maybelline colossal kajal on the waterline and using a smudge or pencil brush smudge it a little on the oute corner.
8-Line your upper lash line with the deep blue eyeliner , by sweeping it from the inner corner to outer corner with an eyeliner brush. (Brush used Coastal scents bend eyeliner brush).I have used physician formula eyeliner trio for blue eyes.

9- Curl your lashes & Apply essence multi action blackest black mascara on lashes.
10-Define brows using a brow powder, I used sleek makeup brow kit in dark

and TADA you are done.

The below photos are mix of shots taken indoor with flash and outdoor

The products used in this tutorial are as below

I know i am not a pro when it comes to eye makeup techniques but i am always openconstructive criticism :)

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