Thursday, November 16, 2017

Soften Up | The only body lotion you require this winters - Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Body Lotion



First of all a BIG shoutout to the sweetest girls and team of The Body Shop Jeddah for sending the cutest PR package. Still have it intact <3

The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey is a range for dry sensitive skin. If the internet had smell-o-vision technology, now is the time I would tell you to hit that "ON" button. I have been trying out a bunch of products from this range but the Soothing & Restoring Body Lotion is what I loved the most.

It claims to moisturize your body for 48 hours. It is a light weight moisturizer, and when they said light weight they really meant it!

I loved the idea how they came out with the whole range for dry sensitive skin (My prayers have been answered!) But I see everyone enjoying it. It has a hypo allergic fragrance and the products are enriched with almond oil from Spain, Community Trade Honey from Ethiopia and Community Trade Shea Butter from Ghana.



The body lotion claims to instantly absorb and relieves the feeling of tightness and itchiness. It comforts, protects and restores moisture for dry sensitive skin.

I am a Certified Pro Hair Stylist and recently I started my practice again. With all the hair dyes, bleaching, and coloring my hands felt super dry and the skin was all flaky and torn. I needed something that would help heel the skin as well as it will improve the situation of my hands.

I remembered this body lotion and how it says its a restoring one. I instantly took it out, started using it and never stopped. It absorbs QUICKLY, like that instantly and doesn't feel as if you have anything on. I have been never so addicted to a body lotion as much as I am to this one. I love how it doesn't separate from your hands even if you wash them.

It leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturized. It has this thick cream like texture but MAN!!! it melts into your skin. Even after continuous use of hair dyes my hands still feel really moisturized. It did an amazing job in restoring the moisture and balancing it.

It has become a very important part of my body care routine. I apply it daily during the night time and for the whole day my arms and legs are love! However it doesnt really do it for 48 hours as I have to apply it daily but I dont mind that.

Overall, I am in love with the body lotion, the fragrance and texture is love. It stands true to the claim of instant absorbing and light weight. There is no colourant, mineral oils or petrolatum in it. I love the squeezy tube and its easy to use. I cant carry it in the bag but trust me I dont need to.



What is your favorite body lotion or cream?
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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Drugstore Gem | Gosh Color corrector palette




I am not a big fan of too many steps. But if something little does wonders, I am up for it!

I received the GOSH color corrector palette in the PR and before this I have not tried any such clown colors on my face.


Color correction has been big for a while now, it’s a makeup artist trick for concealing discoloration using color as opposed to opaque concealer.

The theory goes that you choose the opposing color on the color wheel to block the discoloration. Every color has an opposite color- blue is opposite to orange, green is opposite to red, yellow is opposite to purple.

You might think “What?! More makeup? I’m already using SPF, primer, concealer, foundation, powder. Give over!” But actually, by color correcting, you can use less makeup because it conceals more effectively than skin colored camouflage, it can look more natural.

Ever since I have started to work my dark circles and eye bags and getting darker and deeper. Also due to some unknown reasons I have some acne spots and at times big-red zits on my forehead.

So I took out the palette and finally painted my face like clown.

This small kit contains 5 color corrector shades which are very blendable. They are perfect to cover any dark circles spot, conceal, eliminate dullness, brighten up the complexion and reducing redness. These color correcting colors are great to use under your foundation to eliminate any discoloration for a flawless yet natural finish.

I love how they blend into skin and works fine with almost every foundation I have used. They sit nicely under the foundation and dries quickly (So you have to blend them fast). And once they are set your foundation glides on easily without moving your color corrector.

They are pigmented and little goes a long way. I like how they have a thicker and harder consistency as compare to a concealer yet they blend beautifully. They are creamy but they dont budge or crease neither do they cake up.



These colors are versatile and works for light to deeper tones.



  • Orange – To counter act blue tones and concealing dark spots or dark circles.  
  • Yellow – Perfect for covering up purple or blue bruises, veins, and under-eye circles.
  • Green – Neutralizes any redness on the skin. (If the skin has widespread redness as windburn, sunburn or rosacea) 
  • Purple – Suitable for eliminating any unwanted yellow undertones on the skin 
  • Peach/Salmon – Ideal for brightening the eye area and cover signs of fatigue. Also works well to give sallow olive toned skin a much-needed radiance

  • I apply a very small amount with a synthetic brush and blend it with a beauty blender. Make sure that you have moisturized and primed your skin before color correcting.

    Overall, I am already a fan of GOSH products. As they are amazing and very easy on pocket. If you are new to color correction, this palette is great as it has 5 colors that would be great for several issues. Plus its a Parabeen free, perfume free and cruelty free brand. I love the packaging, its cute, its black and very light and also very compact.


    How many of you use color correctors?
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