Sunday, October 27, 2013

Maybelline Baby Lips Balm





I am literally obsessed with bright colors. Lately, I have become so obsessed with the Maybelline Baby Lips, after seeing them so much on internet especially on Instagram. It was really hard for me to get a Baby Lip in Jeddah I tried a lot of Maybelline counters at different places but all were sold out. After trying for so long I got one from City Max Maybelline counter.



I heard a lot about it from different source & decided to give it a try. I am a fan of cute and colorful packaging - it may not be to everyone's taste but it sure stands out from other lip balms and the lipstick style bullet ensures ease of application. Some have stated that the balms look a little cheap and I guess such view is warranted as they are plastic and brightly adorned but come on at 15SAR each.


What surprised me this time around is how soft and almost liquid like this seemingly hard balm feels on the lips, I expected such a firm to texture to tug and pull at the lips but it does the opposite it glides on with such ease with a light texture. Maybelline claim that Baby Lips offer 8 hours of hydration and I'm afraid that it is not case it is closer to 4 hours, as long as the balm is on the lips the skin will remain moisturized but once it wears off all the benefits tend to vanish. What is surprising is that for a product that costs 15SAR the ingredients are pretty substantial and include vitamin E, aloe, honey, shea butter, petroleum and in some instances an SPF of 20.


Maybelline has 6 different colors three with an SPF out of which I succeeded to get 2 of them i.e 05 Quenched (Clear) & 15 Cherry me (Cherry).Out of these 6 , three are tinted & three non-tinted. Clear balms have SPF. Unlike the non-tinted versions the tinted ones not include an SPF again all provide a light sheen finish once applied but doesn’t really show or appear not atleast on camera or if u have really light-coloured lips.

I am in love with both my Baby Lips & looking to get my hands on rest of them. Maybelline has introduced 2 new types of Baby Lips in Dr. Rescue (which is medicated) & other is called Electro collection which comes in black packaging with popped up bright neon fonts.

 Baby Lips, they are great for stashing in a pocket for a quick fix to dry lips but they are not a fix for cracked lips unless its from Dr. Rescue collection. Summed up they smell great, are fun, are cute and are cheap!



I got the Baby Lip in 05 Quenched (clear) at City Max in Flamingo Mall and the other one in a shop at Shobra near Cycle round about. They cost 15SAR each.
If you know any place where they are available please lemme know.

Stay Blessed!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Smashbox Holidays 2013 Collection – Wondervision

Smashbox Holidays 2013 Collection – Wondervision




Hello Beauties!
Like all other brands, Smashbox is also ready with a holiday special collection which is available from September (Not sure about Jeddah). But I know a place in KSA from where you can get this delivered to your door step. (Link & details at the bottom).
One kaleidoscopic collection. Infinite multi-faceted looks. Find bursts of color at every turn in a range of finishes from matte to metallic. See yourself in Wondervision!
Lets have a look on complete collection which includes 3 different eye sets, 5 lip gloss & a brush set.





Wondervision Eye Sets:
A hexagonal eye shadow compact featuring six shadows paired with a full-size mascara and an onyx eyeliner available in three shade selections!
These eye sets are available in 3 different  shades ranging from matte to metallic. So, you are definitely going to have your own personal choice in the eye set. The sets can be used both ways, dried or wet , as the way you wish.
Apart from it, the sets include a waterproof eyeliner & a full mascara to give a more dramatic & complete look.


1.       Sparks:
·   Bare, Peach, Gold, Coral, Bronze, Cocoa
·   Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black
·   Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx
·   How to Get the Look Cards.
This eye set is in hues of peaches, oranges & browns, perfect complexions & olive scales for those wishing to be tanned all year round.





2.        Cosmic :
·   6 Eye Shadow in Sandstone, Silver, Luster, Aqua, Smoke, Sapphire
·   Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black
·   Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx
·   How to Get the Look Cards
This eye set is in shades of turquoise & deep blue, recommended for a woman with dark eyes who wanna step up even more gaze ;-)




3.          Flash:
·   6 Eye Shadow in Pink Shell, Ballet Pink, Taupe, Purple Shimmer, Slate, Plum
·   Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black
·   Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx
·   How to Get the Look Cards
This eye set is in shades of pink & brown, ideal for those with green eyes & fair skin.
                                         








Wondervision Lip Gloss Set:

Get glossed! A limited-edition set of luxe, high-shine glosses in the season’s most stunning shades.
These shades are going to make your lips simply kissable this season. These shades are considered perfect since they make the lips soft and smooth apart from giving them a beautiful look. The set includes gloss in the following shades:
·   Pout: sheer pastel pink
·   Ruby: sheer bright red
·   Luster: sheer with golden pearl
·   Tease: sheer raspberry
·   Radiant: metallic golden rose




Wondervission Brush Set:

Smashbox signature brushes dressed up in chrome, just for the holidays! Swipe, sweep and blend like a pro with this limited-edition set-all wrapped up in a super-luxe clutch.
Includes:
5 full-size, limited-edition brushes & a zippered clutch.
·   Powder Brush
·   Blending Brush
·   Crease Brush
·   Shadow Liner Brush
·   Dual-Ended Liner Brush



The eye sets & lip gloss are available on Limited Edition (Online shopping store). They deliver across KSA. So, you can get these beauties delivered to your door step easily. Eye Set will cost you around 230 SAR & Lip-gloss set costs around 175 SAR. I’m mentioning the Limited Edition link at the bottom. You can contact them on FB & order them.
Enjoy the new collection from smashbox. Try mixing shades & creating alot of new looks. If you have tried out any of their products let me know. 

For Smashbox Eye set:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=621203551235821&set=a.504987719524072.106986.489543504401827&type=3&theater

For Smashbox Lip Gloss set:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=621203557902487&set=a.504987719524072.106986.489543504401827&type=3&theater
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Quick DOs & DONTs of Fall 2013

Quick DOs & DONTs of Fall 2013





DOs:

  • Do invest in eye catching outwears & also your outfit when rocking coats.
  • Do buy super cute hats to accessorize your look & outfit.
  • Do embrace classic outfits if you are tired of floral, it will give you chic & professional look.
  • Do pick up an emerald green piece (Skirt, Dress or some Jewelry). Pair them with other gemstone tones.
  • Do take a chance on winter white colored piece.
  • Do try a leather piece except for black color to give you a winter babe look.
  • Do try military inspired looks, buy a piece & accessorize it to make a complete look.
  • Do try the bold lip trend
  • Do match your accessories.




DONTs:

  • Don’t put away your leopard print just yet, but don’t overdo them match a piece with different pattern or plain fabric.
  • Don’t shy away from layering but don’t mix textures.
  • Don’t bail on the peplum it can add curves to your body to make you look more beautiful.
  • Don’t stick to old & dull colors, experiment with new colors.
  • Don’t forget to accessorize your outfit.

Enjoy your Fall season. Also share your ideas. Follow me on FB & Instagram.

5 Healthy foods that prevent your weight loss

5 Healthy foods that prevent your weight loss


1.       Whole grain breads:
No matter what, even if you take whole bread or brown bread instead of normal bread. Despite of having a lot of nutrition & good amount of fiber its baked. So avoid all types of bread if you want to lose weight fast.





2.       Fruit juices:
Yeah I know fruit juices?? You heard me right!!
Nutrition, vitamins & energy.  They are very healthy but they prevent your weight loss because they are processed & doesn’t contain any fiber. Packed juices from different brands, no matter what they say or write, has certain amount of sugar & artificial flavoring, so they are not really pure anymore.
It takes almost 6 to 7 oranges to squeeze out a glass of pure orange juice. Have you seen anyone eating 6 to 7 oranges? No. Avoid fruit juices if you want to lose weight. Instead eat fresh fruit.






3.       Granola bars & cereals
High carbohydrates, High fiber & energy. But again it’s a processed food. Substitute your granola bars & cereals with oat meal which are not processed. Add your favorite fruits to enhance flavor & enjoy eating. (Not the instant oatmeal!!)







4.       Sport drinks:
Watching commercials n seeing athletes consuming those sport drinks. Never ever go for them, they are for athletes as they burn a lot of calories & energy a day. A normal person workout maximum an hour or so in a day.






5.       Organic Junk food:
I know we think it is from an organic store & prepared from all natural ingredients. But still the junk food is junk! Its low in calories but still has a lot of them to slow down your weight loss process. Its like dabbing a tissue paper over pizza slice before eating it.





Avoid any kind of processed food even if they are labeled as healthy. As you are not trying to just maintain your health but you are also trying to lose some weight. Try these:
·         Add more raw vegetables & fresh fruits into your diet.
·         As they are natural, not processed & good fiber source.
·         Avoid any type of food that contains starch.
·         And don’t forget to consume a lot of water.


Saturday, October 19, 2013

H&M Makeup Haul Review


 H&M Makeup Haul Review





H&M Blushers:

I’m a blusher junkie; I can skip any beauty product but Blushers!!!

Recently I have purchased 2 new blusher from H&M and I am already in love with them. The texture is smooth & pigmented. They blend into skin really quickly & stay for like 4 to 5 hour (No Touchups Needed).  I purchased 2 blushers; sweet rose 18 & sugar coral 19. But they come in total 4 shades and all of them are very wearable. Each one costs you around 29SAR. Packaging is sturdy & cute which is ideal to carry into bags. Wafers contain 7.2gm of powder, for which the price is really good. They are made in Germany. Let’s move to the picture to get you a better idea of colors & swatches.


· The blusher is available in 4 colours, costs 29SAR each:
  • · n. 12 Dazzling peach (delicate peach with some gold shimmer) 
  • · n. 17 Tawny roses (reminiscent of the red brick) 
  • · n. 18 Sweet roses (warm pink with a lil sparkle) 
  • · n. 19 Sugar coral (coral pink , totally matte)


H&M Dipliner:

My second beauty must have is a good eye-liner. It totally affects your overall look.

H&M Dipliner is a good choice. It stays easily for about 6+ hours. It doesn’t smudges & has good resistance. Its black in color & has a matte finish (which I love the most). The brush is rigid & easy to apply even if you are a beginner. It contains about 2.5ml & it costs 29SAR, which is really good. It doesn’t states its waterproof & comes off very easily when rubbed. Its also made in Germany.




H&M Lip Pen:

Lip Pen or jumbo sticks these days are on trend. They gives you a natural look in variety of shades.

H&M Lip Pen is a good choice. It glide on the lips like a butter. Texture is smooth & pigmented. It gives you a glossy look unlike others. Its twist-able which is a plus point, you don’t have to worry about sharpening. It comes in 5 different shades & all of them are very wearable. Packaging weights 2.3gms & costs you 29SAR which is cheap. I purchased Lip Pen in color Papaya Punch as I’m big fan of corals & peaches. It stays for 3+ hours.

Available colours:
  • Papaya Punch (Orangy coral)
  • Natural Beauty (Kind of peach)
  • Love That Pink (Sweet bubblegum pink)
  • Passionate Pink (Fuchsia pink)
  • Perfect Red (Sweet red)

H&M Lip Stick:

Lipstick is also a beauty essential any look is incomplete without it. I prefer nudes but this time I tried something out of my comfort zone & bought a lipstick from H&M in color Wild Thing (dark berry plum). The lipstick texture is creamy & smells like berry (yummy). It stays on lips for a good time. The packaging is sleek & weights about 4.5gms.





H&M makeup line is good & very affordable. The results of makeup & colors totally worth your money. The products which I bought were satisfying. Almost all the products (especially the ones I bought) costs 29SAR each, which is cheap & affordable. My skin didn’t break which means the quality is good (as I have sensitive skin). Overall I’m satisfies with the H&M products and surely going to repurchase them.

Have you tried anything from H&M makeup line? Please let me know below in comment section.



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Thursday, October 17, 2013

5 tips for healthy skin

5 tips for healthy skin
Good skin care — including sun protection and gentle cleansing — can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come.
Don't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips.




1. Protect yourself from the sun
One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.
For the most complete sun protection:
·         Use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. When you're outdoors, reapply sunscreen every two hours — or more often if you're swimming or perspiring.
·         Seek shade. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.
·         Wear protective clothing. Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also consider laundry additives, which give clothing an additional layer of ultraviolet protection for a certain number of washing, or special sun-protective clothing — which is specifically designed to block ultraviolet rays.


2. Don't smoke
Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin — the fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — can contribute to wrinkles.
If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. Ask your doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking.

3. Treat your skin gently
Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. To keep it gentle:
·         Limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm — rather than hot — water.
·         Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers.
·         Shave carefully. To protect and lubricate your skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving. For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it.
·         Pat dry. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin.
·         Moisturize dry skin. If your skin is dry, use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. For daily use, consider a moisturizer that contains SPF.
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4. Eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The association between diet and acne isn't clear — but some research suggests that a diet rich in vitamin C and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might promote younger looking skin.

5. Manage stress

Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin — and a healthy state of mind — take steps to manage your stress. Set reasonable limits, meditate,  scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect.
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