Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Fashion Trends 2016 | 7 Wardrobe staples for this summer

Dear Fashionista!


 We are in summers, so its time to put our sweater, jeans & jackets in a corner and bring out some always trendy staples for our summer looks. This heat is all about light colors with pop of others but there are some staples that you can rock always. Here is my cover up for some really effortless pieces which you can mix and match with everything to look summer ready!


1. Basic white shirt:
Not everyday can be a flawless day. So, what the easiest way to look great to deal with such days? Well, invest in white shirts. White shirt is not only your summer essential but a year round staple to your wardrobe. You can through them on with anything and still make a statement. Through them on with a ripped boyfriend jeans for a chic look, or wear it with a short and your are picnic ready. Or swap your shorts with a black pencil skirt for evening look. Your options are endless.





2. Stripped shirts:
Black & white stripped shirts never go out of style. There are countless ways you can style them and never get bored. These shirts are a neutral or print world that works with anything, everything! They go perfectly with other patterns as well as with denim, khaki, leather and the list goes on. Wear them under a denim overall for cool look or wear it under a black leather jacket & black slacks for a night out.



3. White denim:
Lets ditch our black & blue denim for summers and pick some white ones to cool down your looks. Through any color of shirt ranging from floral to patterned, black, tan to neon & still keep your look summer appropriate.




4. Choker anklets:
They have always been a part of fashion and kept coming and going. This season like neck chokers, anklets chokers are big. They look amazing with jeans + sneakers look but still goes well with skirts and high heels. They add this edgy feeling to your look without over boarding your femininity. I am always wearing few very bright ones with my daily looks. So what are you waiting for?




5. Sunglasses:
Sunglasses add an instant glamour to our personality. they make you look hotter & more presentable. It makes a great accessory for the days you don,t wanna do alot. Just apply some lipstick and put on your sunglasses to make an entry. Trust me you will look very put together & glamourous. Check out my suggestions for your face shape here.


6. White sneakers:
From fashion runaways to celebrities to our favorite street style stars & fashion bloggers. Everyone is sporting these! Do we need another reason to buy one pair? Give your feet some rest from heels & put on these because I assure you that this athletic trend isn,t going anywhere sometime soon. I love how cool they look with a right fit jeans but still works great with skirts.




7. Pompoms:
Yes, you heard it right, pompom sandals are officially a trend. Can you contain your excitment? I can't, because colored pompom makes me happy. Though I still have my heart with Mabu by Maria BK but I noticed that pompoms are not restricted to flats. I have seen some really great pompom gladiators & high heels. So, there is something for everyone. or you can get crafty and DIY!





What are your favorites for this season?
row-of-hearts

Saturday, June 11, 2016

REVIEW | Ponds Oil Control Mattifying Facial Foam - Oily Skin


Hello Beauties!


So, its officially summers & temperature is already gone above 35C, which is not a good news for people with oily skin. In summers our skin tends to get more oily then any other season. Bad skin also results in other skin issues and you cant really apply anything on your face. You can apply makeup because it also gets removed from your face or looks really greasy.

I am a skin care freak and always looking for good products to keep my skin in its best shape. I change my skincare routine with every season and my changing lifestyle. The most basic skin care starts with a good face wash followed by a good moisturizer. I love trying out different face washes and trust me I have a dedicated drawer storage for all of them.

While on my perfect face wash search I came across Ponds Oil Control Mattifying Facial Foam, I didn't hesitate to pick it because Ponds is one the brands I really love. Who doesnt love some mattifying and oil controlling products in Middle-eastern summers?



I used it for a good month or so and noticed really amazing results. It actually controls your natural oils and keep your skin matte. Its designed to bring softness & suppleness to your skin while balancing your natural moisture. It helps with sebum production which results in prevention of acne and pimples.

It doesnt only help in controlling oil but it cleanses your skin really well. It has micro-beads which helps in exfoliating your skin and cleanses your pores, leaving your skin more clearer and smooth. Its formulated with Minerals Clay that helps maintaing the natural oil level and absorbs the extra from your skin.

The mineral clay seems to work quite nicely in keeping your skin oil free for  6-8  hours. If you have a combination skin or your skin is also on dry side then this product is not for you. Since I have dry to combo skin, my T-zone becomes oily sometimes. I dont use this product on daily basis but my skin loves it when my T-zone is oily or during my monthly cycle.

But if you have oily skin your are going to thank me for this product. 

 It comes in a basic 100gms tube and flip cover which for me is really convenient to use and you don't waste any product. The price you pay for the quantity is totally worth it. Its one of those drugstore gems I have found and I really enjoy it.

Overall:
Its an excellent product for those with oily, acne prone skin. It will help you in controlling the excess oil and sebum production. You will see a good difference in your pimples and acne issues as well. It actually works, cleanses your skin, makes it smoother, exfoliates and makes it clearer with daily use. However if you start getting very dry you can alternate this with other product to get desired results (thats what I do). Highly recommended for oily/acne prone skin!

Saturday, May 28, 2016

How-To | Dewy Foundation Tutorial


Hey Beauties!

Want that beautiful glowy skin?

 Always end up looking greasy, cakey or oily?

 Worry no more! Because I have a foolproof solution!!

So If you look up at someone & thinks how do they look so radiant and glowy then I have come up with an answer.

Yes! I finally recorded a dewy skin tutorial for you all. Now you can look all that radiant & flawless by following these steps.

I live in such a hot continent and making makeup stay is a challenge, but these never fail me. All you have to do is prepare your skin for better makeup results. You dont have to mix any luminizer in your foundation but use an actual dewy foundation and highlight all the right places.

Mixing two different formulas or products sometimes doesnt work but going in steps does makes a big difference. I love my Revlon Photoready Airbrush Effect foundation for getting the dewy skin, but foundation is not only the key.

So if you wana look flawless & goddess radiant, then watch my video. Dont forget to thumbs-up & subscribe to my channel. For all the product list and shades check the videos description.

I hope you enjoy it <3

(Watch in HD on Youtube)




What are your secrets for dewy skin?
row-of-hearts

Monday, May 23, 2016

Drugstore Gem | L A Pro Girl HD Concealer



Dear Beauties!

Concealers are one thing which is important to every girl for achieving that flawless look whether we are doing a no makeup look or a full glam.

I saw this being used by so many beauty gurus & bloggers which totally got me. When I searched for them & came to know about there prices I immediately ordered mine. I have been using them ever since & so far I really like them for daily wear.



Since I am fair I picked shade Natural for my under eyes & mistakenly ordered Dark Espresso for contouring. Both shades didnt really work for me so I had to re purchase in shade Creamy beige for under eye & Toast for contour.

L A Pro Girl HD Concealers are crease resistant, gives you an opaque coverage yet they are very light in texture. This long wearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes, eliminates redness & other imperfections. It provides complete natural looking coverage, even outs the skin tone, covers dark circles & minimizes the fine lines.




So after finding my perfect shade I started using it for my day to day wear & also with full makeup to see how it works. I apply this concealer & always set it with a Banana powder. It gives me natural to medium coverage, stays for good 8 hours doesnt crease but starts to fade out.

The texture is not thick nor thin which is really great but after 4 hours it makes my wrinkles visible. I feel its a lil dry so I use an under eye cream to moisturize my eyes before applying it. It blends very easy & little goes a long way.



These concealers come in a basic squeeze tube with a screw up cap which is very easy to use. It has a brush applicator which helps in applying the concealer to the places required. It never appears cakey but feels a little tacky if you dont set with a powder so make sure you use enough of powder to set it. They have a semi matte finish & photographs really well.



Overall:
Such a great product on amazing prices (30SAR only). Gives a beautiful natural coverage & stays for a decent time. They come in 18 shades to choose from. I like to use it with a synthetic brush & with a damp beauty blender, both works well. It hydrates you under eye area but if you have dry skin then dont forget to use your moisturizer. I will highly recommend it because its effective, gives you the results on 1/6 price of my regular concealer. One of the best drugstore concealers available in the market.



Have you tried any this concealer?
row-of-hearts

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Rimmel Launches Super Gel Nail Polishe



READY FOR #GELPOWER?
NAIL A GEL MANI IN TWO EASY STEPS

Rimmel Introduces New Super Gel
A Patented Two-Step Gel Colour System For Salon-Style Nails

Hands up for a gel mani! No time or money to go to a salon? No problem! Rimmel introduces new Super Gel nail polish,
an exclusive two-step system for superior colour and shine that LASTS FOR UP TO 14 DAYS.
Easy to apply, it dries like a regular nail polish, no UV lamps needed! And the results?
A flawless glossy finish with a 3D volume of a professional gel manicure… without the mess, the salon time or the empty purse, and without damaging your nails.
Say yes to super gel power.

Rimmel puts state-of-the-art innovation at your fingertips.
Super Gel  has a patented Gel Colour System that uses natural light curing technology to deliver high-shine nails in the comfort of your own home.

Step One
Apply two coats of brilliant Super Gel colour using the ultra-accurate precision brush for a streak-free, one-stroke application.
The built-in base coat means there’s no need to prep nails to achieve a salon-perfect finish.
Step Two
Activate the self-curing process with the Super Gel top coat - natural light does the rest.
There’s no hanging around for hours; it dries quickly, like regular nail polish, without bubbling or cracking. Nails are given an incredible light-reflecting shine and a super-smooth durable gel finish that covers any nail imperfections. And when you’re ready for a new shade, just use regular nail polish remover to lift-off the gel colour without soaking.
So easy!
Get the coolest new shades at your fingertips! From nudes to bolds, Super Gel offers an extensive palette of colour to suit every mani-pedi style.
Choose from 15 on-trend shades, including 9 designed by Kate Moss – look out for her signature on the bottle.
The line-up features chic neutrals, punchy pinks, zesty corals, rich reds, vibrant aquas and glam dark hues. Try rocking a seductive scarlet likeDarling Dahlia By Kate (#041).
Make your tips pop with an eye-catching bright such as Blue Babe By Kate (#052). Or create understated elegance with a soft lilac like Bare Hug (#013).

Creating a gorgeously glossy, pro-perfect gel manicure is now as easy as 1..2… that’s it!
Get the London-look nails with Rimmel Super Gel.  #gelpower #RimmellondonArabia

Are you guyz picking up anything from here? If yes dot forget to share on Instagram and use hashtags.



Have you tried any shade?
row-of-hearts

Sunday, May 8, 2016

R E V I E W | Hi Impact Brows Palette

Hey Beauties!


Are you an eyebrow on fleek lover like me?

 Looking for a great product to do you brows?

Well look no further because the product I am sharing today is the answer to all your eye brow needs!!

Yes! Today I am sharing my in depth review of the Hi Impact Brows Palette. This is a multi use palette which can make your eyebrows and you can use it for your eye makeup as well, cool right?

Its a one palette to get the saloon perfect eyebrows and countless eye makeup-looks. One sleek palette for all hair colours and skin tones that fill in sparse areas to create the perfect shape that lasts. Mix the shades that best suits your complexion and hair colour using angled brush that comes with this palette. This product has the color match technology to give you the perfect shade you are looking for. Its run proof & stays all day long.

The packaging is very simple & travel friendly. The palette has 4 shades; Ash, Spice, Mocha, Charcoal, so you have alot of options for your brows & eyes. The palette also comes with mirror & an angled brush.



Its an all powder product & the pan sizes are very big to last for a long time. The formula is great & powder feels like butter. They blends easily & stay put forever, even in this humid weather!

Its a very great product for makeup artists' kit since you dont have to carry separate different products for your clients.

Also makes a very good product for people who loved eyebrows since you can use it through out the year because of so many shade options. I am currently loving the combo of Mocha for day time & for evening I mix Mocha+Charcoal to make it a little darker.


Watch my Youtube video



If you guyz want a tutorial on how I do my brows, let me know in the comment section below & I will definitely do it.

Available @SephoraMiddleEast



What are your thoughts?
row-of-hearts

Saturday, May 7, 2016

IBUKI by Shiseido Rejuventes Skin Through Busy Days


IBUKI BY SHISEIDO REJUVENATES SKIN THROUGH BUSY DAYS 
Hydration, Perfection, Prevention.
Ibuki means ‘inner strength’ in Japanese and with that, the skincare range adds two new powerful products, that help strengthen skin’s resistance, resulting in clear and stable skin every day. With a hectic lifestyle, it can be difficult to maintain a flawless complexion due to the stress caused by internal and external factors in our day-to-day lives. Ibuki Quick Fix Mist helps reset your skin with moisture and tone down shine for instant perfection – anytime, anywhere. When you can’t physically sleep enough, treat your to a good rest with the Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask, helping skin recuperate and rejuvenate post the stress of the day.


Ibuki Quick Fix mist is a dewy refreshing gel that can be used anywhere, anytime to reset skin with just one spray. The portable mist instantly controls shine, combats dehydration and improves day-worn skin conditions caused by daytime stresses and environmental factors. Formulated with ‘Phyto-Target Complex’ and Marjoram Extract, to improve natural moisture production, and Anti-Shine Complex, to help suppress shine. The fine gel mist has a soothing and comforting texture that wraps skin in a veil to keep it protected and which helps keep makeup looking fresh all day.
Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask is an overnight leave-on gel that ensures that your skin gets a good night’s sleep even if you don’t. Packed with condensed Vitamin E & C Capsules, the mask encourages the production of cellular energy that is necessary for healthy skin, and boosts the natural skin process that occurs during sleep. Formulated with ‘Phyto-Target Complex’ to improve natural moisture production, and ‘Phytoplankton’, to re-energize and revitalize skin. Gently fragranced with a relaxing ‘aromachology’ scent to promote sleep, the dewy gel mask will leave your skin looking and feeling refreshed and invigorated by morning.


 Shiseido is available across the Kingdom @ Paris Gallery, Gazzaz, Harvey Nichols, Mowdoon & Wojooh.


Have you tried anything from this range?
row-of-hearts

Monday, April 18, 2016

Splurge Worthy | Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick (Are they worth all the hype & your money?)


Hello Babes!

Yes! I'm here with another liquid lipsticks while the search still continues.

I'm absolutely in love with these lipsticks.
They go on smoothly, feels like a gloss which dries to a beautiful matte finish. Once these babies are dry they are not going anywhere, not till the time you remove them. They are "kiss-proof" & I love the feel of formula.

The formula is thin, smooth, weightless & the color pay-off is amazing. I literally apply 1 swatch on my lips & I'm all done for the day. These crazy babies stays on my lips throughout the day of 2 meals, coffees & hard core exercising sessions. It doesn't make my lips feel dry, patchy or cracking. there is zero flaking & these doesn't fade away as well. Very pigmented with no tackiness.



I love the packaging with a clear tube to see your color, pink lid & a beautiful rose gold labeling on it. The sponge applicator is very nice & applies the lipstick evenly without picking extra product. It is shaped in an angle to give more precision. The opening is a little big I feel, product might spill if not stored properly.

These lipsticks have blew my mind, being this thin how do they manage to stay for around 15 hours & feel like velvety smooth. At the moment these are like my holy grail product & I love how beautiful the colors look once applied. They dont have any shone to them yet they look very smooth on the lips without giving any dry look. They smell quite chemical-y but not overwhelming.



Overall the best liquid lipstick I have tried so far. I am very impressed & very much in love with them. If you ask me which liquid lipsticks to buy out of all, my suggestion will be Jeffree Star Velour. These babies are going to be my must have & they have some pretty unique shades. Celebrity Skin & Mochasict is my favorite ones. I exfoliate my lips with Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub & moisturize my lips before applying. No outline pencil needed!

Check out my lip swatches: Celebrity Skin, Posh Spice, Prom Night & Mochasict




What are your thoughts?
row-of-hearts

Sunday, March 27, 2016

My Rosy Makeup Menu


Dear Beauties!

Since its spring, today I decided to share my breakdown of products for achieving that rosy & fresh look. Its no surprise that this season gets us in fresh & rosy mood. After a heavy makeup & dark lips seasons we all want to wear light makeup and look as fresh as we can. Although I still use a bunch of products but I try to keep things minimal, natural and enhance my features a lil.

Spring is the season to go for an almost bare face, even though some of us cant get away with that. My this look consist of just a few steps that make me feel more awake & ready for the day. I love swapping different products considering the makeup so that it doesn't melt off or looks too washed away. The following products are in my this look's menu which I love for Spring as well as for days I just wanna look awake & fresh.



I first like to go in with my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer+ to make sure that my skin is well moisturized. After it I spritz my MAC Fix+ & let it absorb in my skin for a few minutes. Once my skin is ready I mix a coin size of Ponds BB + Cream with a few drops of Dior Nude Air Serum foundation & apply it with a RT Buffing brush.

If you have clear skin & no-to-light dark circles you can totally skip the concealer like me. Once my foundation is in place I like to go in with my Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit & set the eye area with Banana powder on my RT Contour brush. I like to use Fawn with my MAC 125SE brush  for subtly contouring my cheek bones, nose & jawline. After that  I take my ABH A23 Highlighter brush & shade Sand for adding a little glow to my cheekbones, tip+center of nose, cupids bow & a little on my forehead.

After completing my face I immediately grab my Rimmel Brow This Way kit & draw my brows as desired. Once my brows are done I love using Naked 3 palette for eyes. After my brows I take the shade Strange on a large eyeshadow brush & apply it all over my lip. Then I take shade Limit and add a touch of shade Buzz on my RT Deluxe Crease brush to in my crease. After doing my crease I take shade Burnout & apply it on my lid. Then I use the flat side of brush given in the palette & take the shade Blackheart and draw a very thin close to lashes line to define my eyes.

Once I am done with my eyeshadow loving I grab my Rimmel Super Curler mascara & apply double coat to my lashes. I love giving a subtle flush to my cheeks and for that I use Benetint topped with my all time favorite H&M blush in Sweet Rose.

For my lips I keep them light & fresh with my signature MAC Please Me lippie. And this concludes my fresh/feminine/rosy makeup look which is best for everyday & spring season.



Dont forget to check out my Social media for more looks.



Do you have any Rosy favorites?
row-of-hearts

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Top 10 Beauty Products of 2015



Better late then never My Beauties!!

2015 was a breakthrough year in beauty for me. I have always liked makeup but never got into it until last year. I tried to pick every single limited edition to regular products coming out and realized I have an obsession with lipsticks.

Before last year my makeup was basic to a BB cream, eyeliner, mascara, brows, blushers, lipstick & BAMMM! I had an idea about all the makeup steps & products used but was never bothered to try them until last year. I started hoarding makeup, like literally! I added moisturizers, primers, foundations, powders, concealers, contour & God knows what not to my makeup stash.

I tried alot of different products & holy grailed a few of them. While I was busy buying & trying the products there were many I didnt even touch *sigh*.

I discovered some amazing drugstore gems along with few high end holy grail products. I have alot of favorites from last year but here you go with my Top 10 picks.

1. Huda Beauty Lashes:
So I picked my first pair in the end of 2014 and used it for couple of times. These lashes were so easy to apply & looked so beautiful that I fell in love. I have these in Samantha, which is my absolute favorite, Claudia & Monique. You can check the makeup looks I created using these lashes on my Instagram here, here & here. I will recommend these to every girl, You all should own atleast one pair of it to know what I am talking about!  Read More...

 2. Beauty Blender: 
So I already mentioned that I was a fan of BB cream, I never tried my beauty blender that often untill last year. Its such a good product for doing so many thing like applying foundation & concealer. applying the powder to under eyes, applying your powder foundation etc. Read more...

3. Bubblegum scrub by LUSH:
This is also one of the products I picked in the end of 2014. I used it couple of times but didnt like it & then I lost it in my stash. While looking for a mask I found it again & tried to work my way with it. This time it worked really great, left my lips super soft, well exfoliated & plump. I love how how it makes them rosy & ready to apply my liquid lipsticks. I use it twice a week or sometimes thrice, depending on when I need it. My matte & liquid lipsticks glide on smoothly, stays on my lips forever and never looks cracked or flaky. Read more...

4. Brow This Way kit by Rimmel:
I am a big eyebrow on fleek person & for me eyebrows are the most important feature of your face. I always want them on point, bold & perfectly shaped. And this is exactly what this amazing kit does. I cant say enough good things about this drugstore product, like seriously such an amazing product at great price! It has wax & powder both for shaping & filling your brows. Read more...

5. Dior Nude Air Serum Foundation:
If you are my regular reader or follows me on my Instagram then you probably know about my love for this foundation. This was the first high-end foundation I tried & I have already holy grail-ed it. I love everything about this foundations, its texture, its finish & how it looks on my skin. It gives a beautiful natural coverage & blurs out the imperfections. I build it up for more coverage but this foundation never feels heavy or cakey. Leave my skin breathing so Hands down! Read more...

6. Boots Cucumber Whitening Cream:
I have been repeatedly mentioning this day cream in my routine & favorites. Its such a great drugstore product which gives amazing results. It has helped in even out the skin tone, brightened-up my complexion & keeps my skin well moisturized. I use it on daily basis in my morning routine & I dont really have to moisturize again till the night. Its thick texture sinks into skin without being greasy or oily. Read more..

7. MAC Fix +:
So with the dry season around this spray is coming really handy. After watching on so many youtubers & reading alot of good things I am really happy that I picked it finally. I always wanted to pick it but skipped thinking that I dont need it. This thing is a miracle for bonding the makeup, keeping it fresh & hydrated throughout the day. Read more...

 8. MAC Giambattista Valli Lipstick collection:
So this collection was one of the hits of last year & everyone went gaga over this. I remember spending 4 continuous hours on MAC's website trying to checkout with my lipsticks. The packaging was amazing that totally sold me over these & I splurged. Watch here...

9. Neutrogena Deep Clean Gel Wash:
I have tried alot of different face washes during the last year some of them were Ponds Oil Control Mattifying face wash, Dove Inner Glow face wash & Neutrogena Deep Clean were the best. But if I have to choose one & use it for the rest of my life it will be this one. I never thought I am gonna like a facewash without microbeads. But this one is amazing and cleanses the skin so well that I dont really require a microbead one any more. Officially hooked & on my second bottle! Read more....

10. Peter Thomas Roth Masks:
If you have not tried these maks then you have not done anything right in your skin care routine. these masks are magic. I have been using them from quiet some time & I must say that these masks does what they say. They are available in mini sizes which is also enough for like 16 uses each. Pick them today! Read more...


There you have it, an even mix of highend & drugstore products. I hope that you enjoyed them. If you have tried any of these, leave your comments in the section below.




What are you planning to try this year?
row-of-hearts
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