Few posts ago we were talking all about BB ,CC and DD cream and today this morning this bourjois new launch really made me excited . I was bit disappointed with 123 foundation but I LOVE the brand BOURJOIS in general so I am sure I will pick this up or something else in future .

1, 2, 3, smile, you're perfect!

A fresh, unified and bright complexion thanks to 123 Perfect CC Cream & CC Eye Cream!

CC Cream foundation Eye Cream are the new addition to the Bourjois complexion category.

A combination of foundation and skincare, it promises 100% corrected complexion and hydrated skin throughout the day. Bourjois colour expertise working for the complexion...
At the heart of this CC Cream formula, 3 new corrective pigments inspired by the 123 Perfect range:
- Apricot for anti-fatigue
- Green for anti-redness
- White for anti-dark spots /pigmentation

These ultra-fine coloured pigments blend into the skin, hiding blemishes and refining skin texture, regardless of skin tone. Each shade has been developed with a touch of pink for a radiant make-up result.

Result: a corrected and perfectly unified complexion that has convinced 91% of women*. ... and it gently pampers the skin!

123 Perfect CC Cream impresses with its lightweight, oil free formula that suits all skin types.

It hydrates around the clock and, with its SPF 15, protects against UVB rays.It contains an ingredient with multiple properties: White Tea Extract with energizing properties for more radiant skin and a healthy

glow!

* 94% of women find that the product remains comfortable all day long and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple! And for a bright & refreshed look:

123 Perfect CC Eye Cream

An innovative and multi-action treatment concealer: it conceals, protects, smoothes, brightens and hydrates even the most

sensitive eye area!

Its silicone flexible tip allows easy application without dragging the delicate under eye skin. 84% of women* are won over by this effective concealing formula that does not migrate into fine lines! *Test conducted on 33 women for 21 days

*still waiting to get confirmation about prices in Pakistan and release date . Once I get the info I will update this post

I don’t know why it took me so long to review these lipsticks. I am a lipstick hoarder, sometimes I feel I love my lipsticks more than my blushes (sh! Don’t tell my pretty blushers this). Palladio isn’t really available nationwide but if you have access to this brand; I can’t insist you enough to check Palladio Herbal Lipstick on your next trip. They are pigmented, creamy and smell so yummy (Vanilla-ish) and costs less than Rs.600 .

Palladio Herbal Lipstick Wine Berry , Smokey Rose & Paris Pink

Palladio Herbal Lipsticks With luxurious moisture and pigment, this electrifying formula comes in 33 high-fashion shades that are sure to make heads turn. Full-coverage properties keep color in place for hours without drying the lips. Use alone, or beneath your favorite Palladio lip gloss for added shin

I have three shades to show you today

Paris Pink is a peachy nude shade, It leans warm. So perfect for Pakistani/Indian skin tones (and who wouldn't love the name )

Smokey Rose is a warm dusky pink shade, For me its a MLBB shade.

Wine Berry is a deep berry shade.

I have been using Smokey rose as my go to lipstick, you know a safe shade, which will never disappoint you or when you don’t feel like experimenting with colors. And as you can see from the photos that paris pink is my favorite shade when i want nudish lips . This shade doesn't make me look ghostly or washed out. If you have fair skintone, paris pink can be an everyday shade ,as i said it has warm undertone and will suit desi skin tones. And wine berry is an awesome winter/autumn shade, not too vampy. It was a gift from nayab during pbbc swap. These lipsticks are very under rated, i think because this brand is not so widely available. I tend to get dry lips during winters , but i still need a lipblam if i am wearing these lipsticks. They last good 4-5 hours on me .But fear not if these babies don't accentuate fine lines or flakiness. The packaging is little bulky but i love that you can spot the shade easily since the bottoms are so accurate to the lipstick shade. I personally love the vanilla scent (reminds me of MAC lipsticks)but people who are allergic or prefer no scent might not like that.

Palladio Herbal Lipstick - Paris Pink, Smokey Rose, Wine Berry (Applied)

Palladio Herbal Lipstick - Paris Pink, Smokey Rose, Wine Berry (Swatched)

Summary:

Price: Rs 500-550 /$6

Availability: Sallys (USA) Ulta (USA) www.cherryculture.com (Internationally) Or Palladio retailers.

Overall: I bought these lipstick during my trip to lahore, at Pot pourri DHA, These are some amazing lipsticks, They are smooth, pigmented and easy on pocket. What not to love ?

Do i recommend these ? Big Fat YES

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Lotus Make-Up introduces ECOSTAY™

A premium range of long- lasting natural make-up

Lotus Make-up has introduced ECOSTAY™, a premium range of long-lasting, natural make-up. ECOSTAY™, is India’s first long- lasting, natural make- up range that is 100% vegetarian, preservative-free and made with absolutely natural ingredients.

This premium make up range is free of harsh chemicalsand preservatives, making it non-toxic thereby reducingchances of allergic reactions to the skin. Lotus Make-UpECOSTAY™ range of long-lasting, natural make-up is 100% vegetarian, preservative-free and made with absolutely natural ingredients. This premium range of long lasting make up includes liquid foundation, compact, blusher, eye shadows, mascara, nourishing lip colors and high shine lip glosses in vibrant shades.Suitable for all skin types, the long lasting effects ofECOSTAY™ make up range ensure that frequent touch ups are a thing of the past. Natural and safe, this skin friendlymake up range is suitable for everyday use and ideal for day wear or a glamorous night out. All ECOSTAY™ make up products have been tested by renowned professional make-up artists for their efficacy, durability, color vibrancy and ease of use.

Lotus Make-up EcoStay™ range of long- lasting, premium make up is priced at Rs. 425 onwards and is available atselect beauty and departmental stores across India

Eyeliner is commonly used as a daily make up routine to define the eyes. From ancient times black eyeliner has played a significant role any makeup look. Eyeliner can be used to achieve different looks like if applied correctly smaller eyes can look wide and vice versa. You can use black eyeliner in many different ways like on upper lashes or below lower lashes or both, even you can skip kajal and use a pigmented soft waterproof eye pencil on the water lines. If you want to make your lashes look naturally thick, one of my personal favorite trick is tight lining, tight lining is the use of eye liner tight against the water line under the lashes of the upper lid.

We all love a bargain, Knowing that there are limitless choices, I will make it little easier for you to narrow down your search for best black eyeliner. You can pick any of these and one of these black eyeliners will make it easier for you to create any look - from subtle to smoldering.

Here are some of my picks for best black eyeliner under Rs1000

Art deco soft eyeliner waterproof 10-black (Just4girls.pk) Rs 690/-
Bourjois contour clubbing waterproof 48-atomic-black (beautyarena.pk) Rs 800/-
Catrice gel eyeliner 010 Black Jack with Jack Black (beautyarena.pk) Rs 750/
Milani liquid eye liquid like eyeliner pencil (Just4girls.pk) Rs 965/-
Essence liquid waterproof eyeliner (Just4girls.pk) Rs 440/-
Avon super shock gel eyeliner pencil (Avon representative/Iram lilani facebook page) Rs750/-

* Read rest of the article and product detail at soup.com.pk

Maybelline New York introduced some new spring 2014 products to their face studio collection. The collection includes Maybelline Master Glaze Glisten Blush Sticks, Master Hi-Light Powdered Blush & Master Hi-Light Powdered Bronzers

MAYBELLINEMaster Glaze Glisten Blush Stick$7.99-$8.99

Shades: Coral sheen, just pinched pink, Make a Mauve, Pink Forever. Plums up, warm nude

Glaze Craze! Now cheeks Glisten with the Sheerest Color Glaze. Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Glaze Glisten Blush Stick makes cheeks go dewy and gently glazed with sheer blush color. Liquid shimmer pearls + Shea butter glide provide blend able blush color and smooth, even application. Why you'll love Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Glaze Glisten Blush Stick: Sheer blush color Liquid shimmer pearls With Shea Butter for smooth, even

Application Directions:Glide Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze Glisten Blush Stick over cheek bones for fresh- faced color; Blend blush makeup with fingertips

MAYBELLINEMaster Hi-Light Powdered Blush$8.99-$9.99

Shades: Coral. Mauve, Nude, Pink Rose

Light diffusing Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Hi-Light blush and bronzer formulas have an expert balance of shade and shimmer illuminator for natural glow. Skin goes soft lit with zero glitz.Because those in the know don't over glow. Why you'll love Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Hi-Light blush and bronzer: Balance of shade and shimmer for natural glow Light diffusing blush and bronzers. Soft lit with zero glitz
Directions: Brush over all shades in Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Hi-Light blush or Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Hi-Light bronzer palette and gently sweep over cheekbones, brow bones, and temples, or anywhere light naturally touches the face.

MAYBELLINEMaster Hi-Light Powdered Bronzer$8.99-$9.99

Shades: Deep bronze & Light Bronze

Availability : US drugstores, Target.com , Ulta.com

A brush specifically designed for BB/CC cream . Now that's something very unique and new . To bt honest I'm quite tempted to try this ,wonder how tu will perform with regular foundations ?

EcoTools Skin Perfecting Brush for BB/CC Creams

EcoTools SKIN PERFECTING BRUSH

$7.99

Specifically designed for use with popular BB/CC creams to create a smoother application and eliminate oil transfer from hands to face. The angled edge of the brush allows for easy application in hard-to-reach areas on the face while the cut and soft bristles make for give a smoother finish, even around the eyes and nose.

I have dry skin, but to be honest in winters I get less skin problems but I love winters, with the wintery chilly winds, my skin tends to get little bit extra dry and it needs extra attention and TLC. It’s important to make sure you exfoliate in winter. There are different types of exfoliation products, some contain fruit seeds (apricot scrubs), some of them contain nut shells (walnut scrubs .They all work differently, some are mild. Some are more abrasive. So choose one which suits your needs. If your facial skin is sensitive, avoid using harsh scrubs, peels, or masks.

I remember when I was in college, Everyuth orange peel off mask was something new, and everyone went crazy over it. But then it totally disappeared from market. There was this one shop In liberty which used to sell Indian skincare stuff. But now they are back and this time, easily available nationwide

When I spotted Everyuth products at my local store a month ago, I bought Everyuth Natural exfoliating walnut scrub and orange peel. Today i will review Everyuth Naturals Exfoliating Walnut Scrub

New Everyuth Naturals Exfoliating Walnut Scrub has natural Walnut Shell Particles and Nano Multi-Vita. Natural Walnut Shell particles exfoliate dead skin cells and skin impurities which may block pores and may cause balckheads and whiteheads. Nano Multi-Vita helps in nourishing and revitalising the skin, leaving your skin clean, clear and beautiful.

I have been using it twice weekly; It is no doubt one hardcore exfoliator surely not for everyday use. After using it my skin feels super soft, smooth, and I did notice that whiteheads/black heads noticeably reduced. .I never faced any irritation or breakouts. The key is to use this scrub gently, if used vigorously may cause discomfort and irate the sensitive skin. The walnut scrubs are bit harsher and abrasive then apricot scrubs, so if you have sensitive skin, try the smaller tube. This scrub comes in three sizes 50g, 100g and 200g. Most of the Everyuth skincare products came in two sizes, trial and full size which I think is so much better because this way you get to try out different products. It does have a very sweet smell. I personally don’t mind it but If you have extra-sensitive, allergy-prone skin,Avoid using this scrub.The texture is creamy, spread easily and rinses off easily.This doesn't leave my skin feeling tight but i prefer using a moisturizer after exfoliating.

Summary

Price: Everyuth natural walnut scrub comes in three sizes Rs140/50g Rs340/100g and Rs580/200g

Availability: Local shops, Just4girls.pk

Internationally- check Indian shop or eBay

Selection: Everyuth natural walnut scrub comes in two sizes 100g and 200g

Overall: I bought Everyuth exfoliating walnut scrub in 50g for approx. Rs140 at a local store. Who doesn’t want to keep their skin radiant, youthful and glowing in gloomy winter months? This is affordable, travel friendly facial scrub which does what it claims. My skin feels smoother and moisturized afterwards. . I think this is a good facial scrub, Of course get a smaller size so you'll know if it works for you.

Makeup brushes are very important in any makeup routine, and it can't get any more girlish /feminine than purple/pink brush sets. The purple brush set i have is super pretty and i love that they add splash of color to my brush collection. The set i am reviewing today is called 12pcs Professional Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set with Bag Purple

Is it difficult for you to select professional makeup brushes for different purposes? This cosmetic makeup brush will solve your problem. It contains different brushes for your various needs. Buying this makeup brush set is much more economical than buying different brushes separately. The makeup brush set is so compact and portable that you can carry it when you are travelling or on a trip. With soft and superior material, it is comfortable and easy to use. It is good choice for each wise consumer.

This set of 12 professional makeup brush set from Tmart comes with 3 face brushes and 8 eye brushes and 1 lip brush.They come in a patent faux leather brush roll in purple which is soft and travel friendly. The brushes had plastic covers on them , they came safely packed in a padded envelope. I always wash my new makeup brushes before i start using them, this is a persona choice but i will insist all of you to start practicing this ritual too. So before washing they did had faint plastic kind of smell.But now they smell just fine. They didn't shed. Well, usually synthetic brush don't shed.Synthetic brushes are best suited for cream or liquid products like concealer or foundation because they soak up less product than natural hair

Fan Brush,Powder Brush & Blush Brush

Face Brushes: This kit has 3 face brushes, Powder,blush & a Fan brush. These are probably the most favorite of mine in the set and most used ones .The powder and blush brushes are super soft and dense enough to apply the product easily and blends beautifully. The fan brush is not very dense and I use this brush to swipe away fall out after doing the eye makeup.

Large rounded eyeshadow brush.Small rounded eyeshadow brush,Smudge brush,Small sconcealer brush

Eyes Brushes : There are total of 8 brushes of eyes . I have shown 4 in the photo ; Lets start with Left to right ,All of them are flat and includes no blending brush. I used the larger rounded flat brush for concealers. The large flat head works well with creamy concealer and works fine under-eyes or else.The second small rounded flat brush from left works well if you want to pack on eye shadow on the lid . It also can be used with cream eye shadow base or eye primers. The smudge brush is the one i use to highlight inner eyes, this reaches smaller areas easily,and also smudging out liners on the lower lashline or you . The last one is perfect to define eyebrows . These brushes might be little too stiff, and lack some essential ones like i already mentioned blending and a pencil brush.

Lip brush, Eyeliner brush,Dual sided brow/lash brush,Spoolie.

Eyes & Lip brushes : The lip brush is pretty decent ,Its not too soft and picks up lipstick nicely ,I have started using it quite alot. The eyeliner brush is little thin yet making it perfect if you want to achieve thin and precise winged eyeliner. The sponged eye shadow brush is very basic.The classic brow comb , the comb side separates lashes and remove unwanted clumps nicely. It does its job. The last brush is spoolie brush. Instead of using it mascara , i prefer using it to brush my brows and keep them in shape after using brow pencil or brow wax.

Summary :

Price: $7.33 (approx Rs 735) with free shipping worldwide.

Availability: Tmart.com

Selection: Comes in a very girlish Purple brush roll

Overall:This is a very adorable looking brush set maybe among one of the cutest i own. The handles are made of plastic & aluminium and are quite sturdy. The brush roll is an added benefit if you travel.The set lacks few essential brushes like a foundation brush, blending brush or a pencil brush. But the quality of existing brushes in the set are decent for the price you pay plus they are really pretty.This is a very basic brush set so I will recommend this brush set to beginners.The best thing is that they cost less than $8 and the website offers free shipping.

World renowned hair-care and fashion brandTONI&GUY have opened their latest salon in Islamabad on January 11^thof this year. The new branch of the franchise is the largest TONI&GUY salon in the world, adding another feather to the cap of franchise owner Shammal Qureshi, who has the master franchisee rights of TONI&GUY salons for the north of Pakistan. CEO TONI&GUY North Pakistan and Creative Director TONI&GUY Lahore, Shammal Qureshi, is a household name in Lahore after the continuing success of the two TONI&GUY salons in Lahore (on MM Alam Road and Z Block, DHA). He has now taken his expertise to Islamabad, where the franchise salon officially launched on 11 January, 2014 with a well attended event that brought together, celebrities, socialites and leading members of the Islamabad community together. The event was organized by and managed by Rezz Events and featured hair and makeup show by TONI&GUY featuring 12 male and female models, with outfits designed especially for the show by HSY, House of Kamiar Rokni, Mohsin Ali, Sublime by Sara Shahid and Republic by Omer Farooq.

The team of highly trained stylists and skincare professionals at TONI&GUY Islamabad are led by Creative Director TONI&GUY Islamabad Juju Haider, who has been an integral part of the success of TONI&GUY Lahore. As the largest Toni&Guy salon in the world, the Islamabad location offers all of the brand's unique and exciting services, as well as its exclusive range products, for professional and personal use. TONI&GUY Islamabad is a full-service salon that offers hair cut and colour services, hair treatments, facials and skincare treatments and services, manicures and pedicures, makeup services, and bridal/groom services among others. TONI&GUY Islamabad also uses, stocks and sells the premier salon products; label.m for haircare and Guinot for skincare. Label.m is the Official Haircare Product for London Fashion Week. TONI&GUY Islamabad offers valet parking, a relaxing Japanese garden and a unique feature wall by artistsin collaboration with My Art World, which is a work reflective of contemporary pop art and is a striking addition to the salon. The salon has been designed by architect Usman Salim Khan of Empact Design who is recognized for his use of minimalistic design and décor to achieve spectacular results. The salon's aesthetic design flows along modern, minimalist lines and mirrors TONI&GUY's international salon theme.

Speaking about the launch of the salon, Creative Director TONI&GUY Islamabad Juju Haider said, "As always, TONI&GUY aims to provide a truly innovative, fun, and creative experience to our customers. We are all very excited about the new salon; it is a beautiful location and we are sure the people of Islamabad will welcome our services as there is always a need for quality hair and skin care services.”

CEO TONI&GUY North Pakistan Shammal Qureshi add, "The success of TONI&GUY in Lahore showed us that there is a great deal of potential in Pakistan for the styling and fashion industries. People want access to the best services and products and we aim to meet their expectations as closely as possible. We think Islamabad has a lot to offer us just as we have a lot to offer the people there. It's a special place and we are sure we will be appreciated there."

Edgy and fashion-led cuts, fabulous colour and simple styling for maximum impact as well as educating clients about the basics of a well-groomed lifestyle is the TONI&GUY North Pakistan philosophy. All TONI&GUY North Pakistan hairdressers are trained by Shammal who is a certified trainer from the TONI&GUY Academy UK. Shammal also has plans of opening up a TONI&GUY Academy in Pakistan in the near future, where expert trainers will provide hair cutting and colour courses and can become certified TONI&GUY stylists.

For more information join Toni & Guy Islamabad Facebook page

I resisted a lot from ordering myself makeup bits from Pakistani Facebook pages for quite some time. But in November I took a plunge and ordered couple of things from black Friday deals through a Facebook page and since then I am unable to stop myself. Why I have to be so weak?

Anyways this post is a collective haul, things I ordered inline or bought myself.

Beauty Hub Facebook Page

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm Sultry (Rs 1350/-)
Real Techniques Blush Brush (Got it on black friday special price Rs 1350/- Originally 1550)
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in smitten (Rs 1000/-)

I love this page, their prices are awsome and so is ayesha . She is one of my fav bloggers and she is helpful & co operative. She is just amazing So i as dying to get my hands on revlon color burst matte lip balms and luckily ayesha(who runs beauty-hub) was taking orders. So i took the advantage and ordered one in shade Sultry. It is so good that i ordered 3 more.Now can't wait to have those .haha. Also Ulta was having 30% on RT brushes during black Friday sales, so i ordered the RT blush brush . I am so much in love with these chubby revlon sticks , i bought Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in smitten from one of their sales.

Iram Lilani Facebook Page

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick (rs1450)
Avon - SuperShock Gel Eye Liner Pencil (Rs700)

I love buying from Iram , its my 3 or maybe 4th time and i never had any problem and she is way sweet. This is comparatively the older one , since i bought these in end of November or maybe early December.When i bought the maybelline fit me shine free foundation stick from her, it wasn't lunched in Pakistan at that time, and also her price was lower compared to ones now available.

Rouge Pakistan

Tarte Thoughtful Best Sellers Set (Rs 3000 with shipping)

How much i love Tarte blushes , i can even begin to tell you. This set wa a pretty good deal , since my obsession with twist-able chubby stick is growing and i wanted to try the tarte one . The set comes with Pure Maracuja Oil, Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Thankful, and Lipsurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint in Energy.

Beauty Arena.pk

ESSENCE Long-Lasting Lipstick in 01 (Coral Calling) (Rs 400)
Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon Peach On The Beach (Rs 1100)

Initially i ordered totally different stuff , but those were out of stock and i had seen how pretty essence lipstick in coral calling was and since i was on lipstain kick, i got these two pretties.

Local Shopping

Pond's White Beauty BB+Fairness Cream (Rs 375/-)
Noxzema Deep Lathering Cleanser with Eucalyptus Oil(Rs 525/-)

I have read quite some good reviews on ponds bb cream and i have used it couple of time and to be honest i am liking it so far. I also needed a cleanser to be used with the Clarisonic.

So here we go, I am waiting for couple of other things and also i will be travelling to lahore end of this month. There will be another haul post real soon :)

Usually launch of new lipsticks make me all happy & excited. But when I saw Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation online , I knew I have to have this. It was part of Maybelline Fall 2013 , but it is permanent and now easily available all over Pakistan.

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Stick FoundationThe first of its kind – lightweight gel stick foundation with an anti-shine powder core. Our first gel stick foundation with an anti-shine core Fresh gel foundation blends to a natural matte finish Lightweight powders in the anti-shine core instantly dissolve excess oil. It’s one-step perfection.

Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation comes in 12 Oil free shades and i have one in Natural Beige #220. It is a pretty nice match for my NC35 skintone, and since it is sheer,It will suit anyone between NC30-35. The packaging is its main selling point, Its chic and very eye catching. It comes in a chubby swivel up tube,with the gel foundation stick and an anti-shine serum core (the center).The glide texture glides effortlessly like cream and blends to a natural matte powder finish.It is very lightweight and blends easily. The coverage is definitely sheer, It cover up the pigmentation or any redness slightly but not completely. You can build up the coverage but it can accentuate dry patches. It doesn't look cakey at all, The finish is more of semi matte instead of full on matte like Rimmel stay mattemousse liquid foundation.I personally prefer medium-full coverage foundations, so i wasn't so wow'ed by it. But if you prefer sheer coverage and want a foundation which stays matte /oil free for 4-5 hours. you'll love it. I am combination skin and i felt by the end of day my face was bit shiny and i needed to dust some powder. But i love how comfortable it feels on the skin. In winters my skin become little more on the dry side, so i am hoping that this will work better in hot summer days.

shade 220

Price: PKR 1500 /£8.99/$8.99

Availability: Just4girls.pk , Beautyarena.pk and Maybelline retailers

Internationally - Maybelline retailers ,Boots.com Ulta.com , Target , and US drugstores.

Selection: Comes in 12 oil free shades . I have reviewed shade#220

Overall: I loved how effortlessly Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Stick Foundation applies but personally I prefer medium-full coverage foundations, so i wasn't so wow'ed by it. But if you prefer sheer coverage and semi matte foundation.,then probably you'll love it. I am combination skin and i felt by the end of day my face was bit shiny. If you are looking for a a full coverage , matte foundation try Rimmel stay matte liquid mousse foundation, Which i personally love .

From time to time, I browse online websites & oh-ah at this and that. I love browsing shopping sites, what can i say i am lame . it has become like a hobby. The below wishlist is result of last night's insomnia and of course my brother's pre wedding excitement. So I was busy with nothing and stumbled upon few products I would really want to add to my makeup collection

How many neutral eye shadows a girl can have? I mean there should be a limit for these makeup companies. I own one Urban Decay Naked palette and I feel like I don’t need any more until I saw BOBBI BROWN Nude Eye Palette ($50). It’s like any other naked eyeshade palette but maybe the mix of matte and sparkling finishes or the travel friendly compact size won my heart but the price !? OUCH

I am very partial to YVES SAINT LAURENT lip products. I don’t care how insanely expensive these are but Gold is girl’s best friend and since I own quite some YSL lipstick I think I need at least one Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupté ($32) ,most probably in shade #102 Rose Satine ( rosy pink with golden shimmer)

My brother’s wedding is in next few months and I am looking for a foundation which will survive the Pakistani heat, practicing on songs, staying up late and travelling to other city for some wedding functions. I asked my lovely ladies in PBBC group for a foundation recommendation and most of them suggested Estee Lauder Double Wear stay in place foundationand I shall be getting it SOON.

Lastly but certainly not the least,TORY BURCH Tory Burch Eau de Parfum Spray ($82). A super-chic glass bottle with the signature fretwork top. GORGEOUSSS . Its the first fragrance from Tory Burch captures classic elements in unexpected ways: feminine and tomboy, easy and polished. Floral peony and tuberose blend with crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and neroli anchored by earthy vetiver—a bright and complex mix.

Do you have anything on your wishlist which keeps you awake at nights?

Is there anything like too many makeup brushes?? But with dufferent brands, countless brush sets availability and deciding which makeup brushes to add to your collection can sometimes be difficult & tricky.

Today i am going to review this budget friendly 24 piece brush set which comes with in a Roll-up Leather Case. The brush set was individually packaged and the brushes were protected by a plastic.The brushes come with wooden handles (with Bobbi brown name printed on them) and there are two different types of brush bristles natural animal hair and synthetic fibers.

The 24 piece brush set Includes:
1 × 24 in 1 Professional Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set
1 × Roll-up Leather Case

Large Fan brush,Small fan brush,Powder brush,Angled contour brush,blush brush,Foundation brush

Large eyeshadow brush,medium eyeshadow brush,pencil brush,angled blending brush,small blending brush,small pencil brush,smudge brush.

eye-shadow shader brush,angled shading brush,concealer brush, Small flat eyeshadow brush, Smudge brush,eyeliner brush,small angled flat brush,angled eyeliner brush & lip brush .

brow comb/brush,spoolie,sponed tip eyeshadow applicator

24-Piece Professional Makeup Brush Set with Travel Case

Travel Case

This brush set comes with possibly with all the brush you will need ever,except maybe a fluffy eye-shadow blending brush. Lets start with the face brushes. I was bit disappointed with the quality of blush,powder and angled contour brush, they shed alot and bristle hair are sticking out most of time,resulting leaving these brush hair on the face. They aren't the soft and bit scratchy. But on the other hand the large fan brush is amazing , i use it for applying highlighter, The flat foundation brush and the small fan brush are pretty decent. Now the fun part, the small brushes which are in my opinion highlight of this big brush set, There are so many types of eye-shadow brushes,different sizes,different hair, and i love them. They are soft , blend easily. They dont shed ,atleast not yet. The quality of this brush set is 50-50, if i have to rate it solely on the eye-makeup brush i might have given it 8.5/10 but since face brushes are essential tool.Keeping in mind the cost and quantity of the product, you really cant compare them with high-end brush sets like sigma,crown brushes,Real techniques but lets be honest one RT brush will cost you more than this whole set.
I love using the eyeshadow brushes and i think i wont be buying eyemakeup brushes any time in future, I particularly like the small pencil brush,angled blending brush, the small angled eyeliner brush, and really they work as good as my coastal scents & luscious brushes.

Do i recommend it ? you really cant compare them with high-end brush sets like sigma,crown brushes,Real techniques but lets be honest one RT brush will cost you more than this whole set. I do like the smaller brushes like eye shadow ones, concealer, the big fan brush , but on the other hand i am not fan of other face brushes in this set. This set will be good investment for those who are just starting with makeup and want to try out different brushes since there are alot of multitasking brushes in this set.
Price & Availability : The 24-Piece Professional Makeup Brush Set with Travel Case is available at everbuying.com for $14.80/approx PKR1561 (originally $17.76).
everbuying is a wholesaler website which ship internationally and shipping is free,

Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in sultry

I LOVE (with caps) Revlon lip products; they are among the best in the drugstore market. Revlon just kissable balm stains my HG lip products. I can’t seem to get enough .So recently I picked up Revlon color burst matte balm, among other things coupleof weeks ago and been using it religiously.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm ($8.99) offers velvety color with balm-like moisture. Infused with a Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Mango and Coconut Butter. This retractable chubby crayon requires no sharpener.

Right now I own just one shade but I have ordered two more which I shall feature here soon.

Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in sultry is a brown toned pink.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Sultry applied & swatched

The Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in sultry is amaze balls. It is a total matte and hence no shimmer or sheen. The shade is prefect for medium/ desi skin tones who want a safe shade for everyday use. If you haven’t already noticed I love lip products with minty flavor or scent, So this also have the same mint scent as the kissable lip stains, and comes in same swivel up design but the packaging is matte and the outside color matches the product shade, making these easy to spot & easy to use. They don’t need a sharpener and travel friendly. Revlon cute matte chubby pencils claim to be “blam-like” but I didn’t find them as moisturizing as a regular lip balm. The shade i won sultry isnt drying but I wouldn't call it a "balm" . It is very creamy and applies so smoothly without any dragging or pulling and super pigmented ,you only need one or maximum two swipes to build up full opacity. It feels so comfortable on the lips. The lasting power is impressive, I applied when I was going out around 4pm and by 8pm it slightly faded leaving behind a stain, on me it stays for 3.5-4 hours before needing a touchup.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Sultry-applied

Revlon kissable lip stain in honey,Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Sultry,Revlon kissable lip stain in smitten

Price: $7.99-$8.99 / I got mine for Rs 1350 from beautyhub

Availability: You can pre-order these through BeautyHub facebook page or I have seen some instock at Rouge’s Facebook page.

Internationally– Boots, Walgreens, US drugstores

Overall: I use these Revlon chubby lip balm/stains more than lipsticks and I am such a fan of the minty scent/taste but I personally find the minty scent quite pleasant but those who don't like scented/flavored lip products might not like it .It is quite pigmented & applies like a creamy lipstick .It also glide on smoothly & feel comfortable on lips. I can’t wait to get more , maybe a lacquer one this time probably when Revlon is buy one get one 50% off . Do i need to say more ?

Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail enamel-Fall Mood

I have been wearing Revlon colorstay nail polish in fall mood pretty much all week. The name suggests that its perfect for fall/winters but I think this shade will look amazing in summers too, if you want to rock the whole bronze goddess look. The shade is gorgeous and I feel it’s perfect for desi weddings or formal event too.

Fall mood is abronzy/copper metallic foil with tiny sliver shimmer.

Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail enamel-Fall Mood

Color Stay Nail Color formula is fortified with unique ingredients that provide high impact color and gel-like shine in fashion forward range of shades and finishes. This technology is based on a unique combination of resin and high molecular weight polymers designed to provide flexible, shatterproof color with excellent color retention and gloss

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you would know that I love sally Hansen’s insta dry polishes , mainly because of their brush and Revlon colorstay polishes have similar brush .The brush makes the application a breeze and fall moon only needs two coats to achieve full opacity. I am known for my lousy nail polish application but it dries really fast and makes me love it even more.

Price: Rs690/$7.99/£7.99

Availability: Just4girls.pk

Internationally - Boots (UK), Drugstore.com , Ulta, and US drugstores.

Bottom Line: I bought mine from Jalal Son’s DHA ,Lahore for approx. Rs 699/- . I have to say , i am pretty impressed with the Revlon Colorstay Longwear nail lacquer formula, It applies effortlessly, finishes off with a beautiful shine and lasts upto 4-5 days without chipping.

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk

I first saw these oh-so pretty lipsticks on Cynthia's blog and i was sold. I have always wanted to try Korean/Japanese cosmetics but never had chance until now, So today i will talk about pink princess-y packaging and a 'Weird"shade.

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk claims
Smooth texture and outstanding color of creamy gel texture makes clean and vivid lips.
Relaxed Fitting Complex & Smooth Powder System makes smooth lips without crack.
Moist Liquid Paste and Hydro-Moist Complex makes moist and kissable lips.

I consider YSL rouge volupte' lipsticks the most luxurious but the Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk Lipsticks have one of the prettiest packaging I've ever seen.The Pink-ness ,the bow , hearts and the crown ,Oh and the sparkly bow , you see there can also be taken off and worn as ring (not like i will ever take it off from the lipstick) . When these lipsticks were launched ,there were 24 shades initially but Etude added more with time including their Pink talk and Color pop collection.

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104 Weird Beige

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104 Weird Beige is a neutral brown with pink/mauve undertones.

The shade I own is just beautiful.Its Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104, named as Weird Biege(?) . I have many browns with pink undertones and yet nothing likes this one. It complements my skin tone and I feel it brightens up the whole look. I love how subtle it looks on me. If I am not wearing any makeup it still looks good on its own.The texture of lipstick is creamy, lightweight and moisturizing. I have worn it for many times, but never noticed it drying out my lips. The finish of lipstick is glossy. The pigmentation is decent; you usually need 1-2 coats. The staying power is like any other lipsticks ,2-3 hours and re application is needed if you eat or drink. If you have dry/chapped lips, i will suggest moisturizing and exfoliating because they creaminess of this lipsticks may tend to accentuate the fine lines and dryness.

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104 Weird Beige

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk lipstick

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104 Weird Beige

Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-talk #104 Weird Beige [Applied & Swatches]

Price: $12.05

Availability: available at w2beauty.com , They offer free worldwide shipping.

Selection: There were 24 shades initially but Etude added more with time including their Pink talk and Color pop collection.

Bottom line: I love the shade #BE104 , It looks ordinary in the tube but once applied, It takes the breath away. They are glossy , creamy and moisturizing. These lipsticks are adorable , comes in so many shades and affordable price tag. The formula may be little tricky for people with really dry lips but nothing that a lip balm or exfoliation wont fix. I feel every lipstick love(hoarder) should at least have these in their collection.

Its been a while since I did a mascara review, and since it officially wedding season what better time to crack open newly launched Luscious Curl addict mascara.

LusciousCurl Addict Mascara - Designed to dramatically curl and define eyelashes with a quick-drying waterproof formula, keep them supple with conditioning ingredients and strong with keratin. The curling brush features luscious curves to wrap around each lash (including lower lashes!) for the ultimate VIP treatment.

I have been wearing it nonstop for 6-8 hours on desi wedding; it holds my curl pretty much all the time with or without prior use of eyelash curler. Its a lengthening mascara, it doesn't give much of volumizing but if you use it as base and apply another volumizing mascara over, I think the effect will be amazing looking lashes. The formula is very easy to apply , i personally prefer wet formula , this one is somewhere in between. I have very tiny,sparse and barely there lashes and sometimes , the bigger wands of mascaras like Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara or cover girl lashblast mascara doesn't reach to the smaller lashes. But the Luscious Curl Addict Mascara feature a double-helix style brush that grabs enough product to give lashes great length and It leaves the lashes perfectly coated in mascara and well separated. One of my favourite mascara of all time is bourjois clubbing mascara which is waterproof and i still love it after 3-4 years of use. I dont mind using waterproof mascara , i know some people find them hard to remove but lets be honest , you can take it off easily with any oil based eye makeup remover, or jhonson baby oil.

The packaging is the biggest plus point , if i have to summon it up in one word , I will say "Kawaii" . The inside packaging is same as the outer packaging and it is really adorable.

Price: Rs.950.00 /US $9.23

Availability:You can purchase Lusiouc Curl Addict Mascara online from Luscious website, Just4girl.pk or Luscious retailers nationwide.

Selection:Luscious Curl Addict Mascar comes in one shade "Carbon Black"

Bottom Line: A mascara which lives upto to its claims. It holds my curl pretty much all the time with or without prior use of eyelash curler. Its a lengthening mascara, it doesn't give much of volumizing . The brush works amazing on my short lashes and I love layering mascaras so i can see myself pairing it future .The only con i could find is that it tends to clump. Other than i am simply in love with the packaging and i think this is worth giving a try.

Senna Lasting Illusion Satin Matte Foundation

I feel I have been reviewing matte foundation quite a bit lately. Few months ago I brought you Rimmel stay matte liquidmousse foundation Today I bring you Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation, which claims to be luxurious, long lasting fluid foundation and works beautifully for all ages and skin types.

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation This luxurious, long lasting fluid foundation gives skin perfecting and 16 hour flawless coverage with a whisper smooth feel. The modern satin matte finish captures and reflects light from fine lines and wrinkles for an exceptionally youthful appearance. It erases imperfections, won’t settle into lines, and looks seamless on the skin.Works beautifully for all ages and skin types.

I have shade “golden beige” which will be perfect for anyone between NC35-40.Senna Lasting Illusion Satin Matte Foundation comes only in 7 shades. I do wish there were more shades available but I certainly hope that senna adds more in the future.

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation Golden beige

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation

MAC studio fix fluid in NC40,Senna lasting illusion foundation in golden beige ,CoverGirl outlast stay foundation #845 warm beige

The packaging is very unique and stands out in my foundation collection. It comes in a rounded glass bottle with a pump.The texture is light weight, creamier (almost like MAC studio fix fluid) and blends easily with fingers or any flattop kabuki foundation brush like sigma F80, Elf flat powder brush. The only thing I had issue with this is that it takes some time to blend perfectly. This foundation gives semi matte finish, which looks natural. I still use a bit of concealer for blemishes or dark spots, but I Love how it evens everything out.It doesn't look dry or cakey. The coverage is medium. Although I was expecting it to be more on the full coverage side .It looks smooth once applied and doesn't accentuate the dry patches.I have combination skin, I have oily T zone , and i don't need to apply powder afterwards but if you have very oily skin ,you may want to dust powder after the foundation application. It stays matte for 3-4 hours on me , and i did feel my face was getting shiny but a little dusting of face powder and i was looking same as before.

Price: $48

Availability: You can purchase senna products at senna.com and catch them on their Facebook page for latest updates/launches.

Selection: Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation comes in 7 shades. I have reviewed golden beige in this post.

Bottomline: .Senna Lasting Illusion Satin Matte Foundation is definitely great for humid, hot summer days, perfect for every day, when you want to little bit of matte skin(not too matte) . The only thing I had issue with this is that it takes some time to blend perfectly. This foundation gives semi matte finish, which looks natural.

Check out the sneak peek for the revolutionary Ather Shahzad Master Makeup Collection for Luscious Cosmetics! The collection will be available in stores on March 7th.

Ather Shahzad Master Makeup Collection for Luscious Cosmetics

Marking 20 years of an extra ordinary career in the beauty industry, Ather Shahzad has created a Master Makeup Collection exclusively for Luscious cosmetics .

The collection features

A lipstick palette featuring high fashion lip colors (Price -PKR 2250/-)
A lip gloss palette featuring five flattering lip-glosses , (Price -PKR 2150/-)
And a master palette featuring 48 eye shadows in shimmer and matte textures, Four easy to blend blushes and two multi toned highlighters. (Price -PKR 3750/-)

I will be posting the detailed review in next couple of days. So far the packaging is of excellent quality and the blush/highlighter shade are so beautiful. I need to use them and then report back here.

Are you excited for this collaboration ?

Marking 20 years of an extra ordinary career in the beauty industry, Ather Shahzad has created a Master Makeup Collection exclusively for Luscious cosmetics .

The collection features

A lipstick palette featuring high fashion lip colors (Price -PKR 2250/-)
A lip gloss palette featuring five flattering lip-glosses , (Price -PKR 2150/-)
And a master palette featuring 48 eye shadows in shimmer and matte textures, Four easy to blend blushes and two multi toned highlighters. (Price -PKR 3750/-)

I am sure many of you must be waiting for reviews on these utterly gorgeous looking palettes by luscious cosmetics’ received the entire collection couple of weeks and i must say that i was speechless when i opened the package. Everything was packed in black tissue wrapping paper, gold glitter ,gold ribbon, and it looked that Luscious cosmetics has worked hard on this collection from creating the shades to the packaging.

So Each palette contains five different Lip shades in one convenient palette. It has a the gold ather shahzad logo at the lid and at the back they have the shades names and a little bit of info.I love that these palettes come with a mirror inside and a one full sized high quality lip brush.

The Ather Shahzad master lipstick palette

I must say I was immediately drawn to the The Ather Shahzad master lipstick palette first, because I really am a lipstick kinda girl.

A collection of 5 high-fashion lip colors created by celebrity makeup artist Shahzad Raza for a multitude of looks from natural and pretty to bold and dramatic. Each shade is named after the supermodel who inspired it. A lightweight formula with an intensely pigmented, long wearing matte finish, each color can be worn alone or mixed together to create your own signature hue. Achieve a precise application with a full-size lip brush and mirror for touch-ups on the go.

The Ather Shahzad master lipstick palette comes in 5 pigmented , matte shades ranging from nudes to bold reds. Each shade is named after the supermodel who inspired it.

Meesha is a classic red shade.

Mehreen is a perfect MLLB shade.

Nadya is a beautiful soft coral .

Iman is a nude beige.

Cybil is a bright pink.

All the shades are creamy and glossy and applies smoothly except shade iman, which is a little patchy and accentuate the dry-patches and fine lines. They apply effortlessly but i will highly recommend using a lip liner to keep these in place. You can easily mix one shade with another and achieve a totally new shade. If you find them drying your lips, apply a clear lipgloss or the beautiful shades from the lip gloss palette on the top. The lipcolors lasts 3-4 hours on me and then fade .

Now lets move on to the Ather Shahzad master lipgloss palette . Same as lipstick palette this also contains 5 glossy shades. Each shade is named after the supermodel who inspired it.

A collection of 5 super creamy lip glosses created by celebrity makeup artist Shahzad Raza in a variety of shades and finishes for day-to-night wear. Each shade is named after the supermodel who inspired it. Try a different one each day or layer them together for customized color. Achieve a precise application with a full-size lip brush and mirror for touch-ups on the go.

The Ather Shahzad master lipgloss palette

The shades include 3 cream and 2 shimmer.

Nadia is a sheer milky beige.
Vinnie is a sheer MLBB shade
Rachel is a deep vampy brown
Natasha is a shimmery peach (reminds me of Nars orgasm lipgloss)
Zara is a shimmer barbie pink

This palette is great for lipgloss lover.I have naturally pigmented lips so
on me all shades looked same except Rachel. This palette will be great gift for the teenager who are just starting with the makeup.These shades can be worn on their own or you can blend more than one to get a customized shade. If you are into glossy lips ,this palette is for you.The staying power is hardly 1-2 hours on me and then i need to reapply.

Price: Luscious Ather shahzad lipstick master palette (Price -PKR 2250/-) ,Luscious Ather shahzad lip gloss master palette (Price -PKR 2150/-)
Availability: iloveluscious.com , Just4girls.pk , www.beautyarena.pk and luscious retailers across nationwide.

Bottom line: I am in LOVE with the lipstick palette, since i am more into lipsticks than glosses and i see myself packing this when i am travelling .With both of the palettes you’re getting variety of shades ,textures and also a high quality lipbrush. These are so handy and i love the high quality packaging .The shades are perfect for daily wear .Luscious cosmetics don't test on animals .But i must admit that Luscious team has done a lot of effort in this collection and if you remember their twilight collection way back, it attracted alot of teenage young girls but i think this collection is targeted toward wider ranger of buyers and they did a great job.I highly recommend the lipstick palette . But do check out both of these . I love lipstick palette and know I will get tons of use out of it.

Luscious Ather shahzad lip gloss master palette swatches L-R : Nadia ,Vinnie ,Rachel,Natasha ,Zara

Luscious Ather shahzad lipstick master palette swatches-Iman,Mehreen ,Nadya,Cybil ,Meesha

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