Ponds Age Miracle range review

Hello Beauties!

It is said that as you turn 20 you should start using an eye cream & after 25 you should take care of your skin really well for the fine lines & wrinkles. Recently I have been noticing few lines over my forehead & I was really concerned about them. Though I have a really good & clear skin but I noticed that few fine lines are appearing on my forehead area. I love using ponds products as they always suits my skin & I absolutely love Ponds BB cream than any other foundation or alphabetic cream.
I instantly knew what I wanted & I ran to the store to pick few products of this range. I got a facial wash, a night cream & an eye cream. I used these products for a good month or more & now I feel its a good time to share my experience with you guys.



1. Ponds Age Miracle Cell ReGEN facial foam:
I have been using this face wash for last 2 months. I used it in my PM routine for cleansing my face & removing makeup to apply the night cream. I have noticed that this face wash is very gentle from my Ponds Flawless White face wash. It smells really fresh & flowery. It cleanses thoroughly to get rid of makeup & other dirt from your skin without making it dry or flaky. It has micro granules to exfoliate the skin  which leaves my skin very smooth & newer looking. They exfoliates your skin well without being harsh on it & give a scrubbing feel to your skin.
My overall skin complexion has improved, it has reduced the dullness  & made my skin look radiant.  The formula is great it cleanses the skin without taking away the moisture from it. The texture of the face wash is of a very creamy consistency & is white in color. A pea sized amount is sufficient for one use. Few of my friends reported that this really does clean their skin, remove impurities & is very effective on the black heads too. It works good for both oily & combination skin. I use & will recommend you to use it with other products from the same range for best results.
I will always keep it in my PM routine & of course definitely repurchase if I run out.



2. Ponds Age Miracle Overnight Repair Dream night cream:
I have to say I'm absolutely in love with Ponds this night cream. This is my first ever night cream & when I realized that I have to get 1 I exactly knew that I wanted this. It is designed to fight the ageing sings in an overnight repair treatment. the texture is very rich & mousse like. After application it absorbs quickly & leaves the skin insanely smooth, When I wake up I feel my skin visibly youthful & radiant.
This cream minimizes the fine lines & prevents them from appearing. It diminish the signs of  ageing & works overnight while you take your beauty sleep. It also prevents the dullness & improves overall radiance of your skin while maintaining the texture, tone & elasticity of your skin. The formula is great & has some really impressive ingredients. It contains Alpha hydroxy which acts as an exfoliator to shed the dead cells. It also contains the Retinol which is a primary ingredient to help fight the fine lines, wrinkles, smile lines, scars & pimples. The cream is a lil pinkish-white & smells so fresh. This cream can also be used as a primer because it contains dimethicones which fill in the pores & fine lines to give your that even looking skin.

Overall its a great product without being too thick that makes it work for oily to combination skin. After a month good use I can say this product is worth every penny & my fine lines has reduced alot. It gives my skin that matte finish I love, works great as my primer & has helped alot on my fine lines. Highly recommended!



3. Ponds Age Miracle Dual action eye cream:
Its a dual eye cream for upper lid & under eye area. Each one of them has different effects & textures to suit both areas well.  The cream is really great in size & 2 different creams are arranged in 1 packaging for ease. You dont have to open 2 different products or go extra steps. The white is for under-eye area & claims to reduce puffiness, brighten dark circles & fine lines. Though the texture is very thick but it absorbs amazingly without leaving it greasy or sticky. It has a slight tint which instantly brighten up the under eye circles but next day in the morning I realized that there is a little blue colored shimmer (which I have no idea what it is supposed for).
The pink part, however is supposed to be used for your upper lid. It has collagen & chamomile extracts mixed with anti-aging properties to reduce wrinkles & crow feet. The texture is a mix of gel & emollient, not oily but more like an eye primer.
After using it I realized that it has really helped in with my under eye fine lines & dark circles. I dont need much of concealer & I look good without putting any makeup. It has helped alot with the puffiness as well. I'm enjoying this product & if you have crossed your teens i'll recommend you to use it & see the results for yourself.

I'm so glad that I picked these products from the Ponds. I'm really enjoying these products & trust me I have no issues or complains about them. All of them are working really great for me & after using these I know the other products from same range will be effective too. I'm surely going to pick the other products of this line & use them. I absolutely love Ponds products. Use them for yourself & see what i'm talking about.

Have you used any of these products? Or any other anti-aging product which you want to recommend? Please let me know by leaving a comment below in the section. i'll be back with more soon.
Thank you so much.
Love
xoxo

My October Favorites 2014

Hello Beauties!
We all said our good-byes to October & the spooky nights. Trick or treat -ing is done & now we all know that there wont be any holidays coming for us anytime soon here in Jeddah. With the start of November the weather has changed alot & I'm loving it. Its a perfect weather to see sunset & enjoy a cup of warm Pumpkin Spice Latte (New found love). Well with the end of every month comes a favorites post. Below are the products I loved using through out the month of October.

(Please avoid the plastic tag)

1. Vaseline Even Tone lotion:
I mentioned this earlier in my September Favorites post that I have been on a mission of finding the new products & improving my skin care routine. I dont put on makeup every morning but I prefer stepping out with a protected & healthy looking skin. While looking for different products I came across this Vaseline Even Tone Body Lotion & when I read about it I was impressed about the formula. I though of giving it a try & it worked pretty great. It really makes your skin even toned, healthy & radiant as it is packed with vitamin B3 & other skin nutrients. It also has a UV protection. So I prefer wearing it in the mornings & as a moisturizing base for my makeup. Definitely recommended for daily use & ill re-purchase.



2. Nivea Daily Essential cleanser & toner:
I love using this cleanser & toner for removing my makeup. It leaves my skin soft & helps removing my makeup better. I dont use it on daily basis but I love using it when i have eye-makeup on. it has this typical Nivea chemical typo smell but it works fine. You just have to apply it in circular motion over your face 7 wash your face with water. it leaves your skin feeling smooth & refreshed. I'm planning on doing a detailed review of this product sometime soon. But an average product good for daily use & yes at some point if I need i'll repurchase.


3. Bourjois contour clubbing waterproof pencils:
I cant say enough good things about these pencils. they are super pigmented & glides on smoothly. They doesnt smudge or transfer. I have been in love with these lately & I love layering it over my eyeliner or on my lower lash. They also has super color pay off with a light shimmer. I have this pencil in 2 shades & I love both of them. the black is super black which I use as eyeliner & the brown is a super beautiful metallic brown which is a must have color. Highly recommended & Yes ofcourse I'm going back to pick few more colors. read my complete review here. 



4. Rimmel Eyebrow pencil:
I have really light eyebrows & for month I dont even have to pluck them. Still I like using eyebrow products as I love thick & framed look. I picked this pencil in a recent drugstore haul & I absolutely love using it. The formula is soft enough to be applied but sets really well without smudging or transferring anywhere on the skin. It stays on my brows through out the day. A really great product at such a great price. Best for everyday wear & available in variety of shades. Must try.



5. Please me by MAC:
All of you know that I love MAC lippies & I'm such a big fan of them. In my recent visits to the store I picked a few MAC products from their limited edition collections & few lippies for fall. I wanted to buy this shade but I dont know why I didnt buy it earlier. One of my friend gifted it to me & I started using it right away. its a perfect shade for my skin tone. I love wearing it for daytimes & daily basis. Gives me that fresh & feminine look. Its a perfect pale-pink which is not too-barbie-pink but still a very wearable shade of pink. It will look great on fair to medium skin tone. It has a matte finish & stays on my lips for good 6 to 8 hours. The only thing is you have to apply on a very well moisturized lips otherwise it looks really chalky & chappy. Its a must have lip shade for every matte & pink toned lipstick lovers.



6. Dior Show Iconic Over Curl mascara:
I cant write enough good things about this mascara its amazing. I got it in a sample size from Sephora. The first time I used it I instantly fell in love with the mascara. It gives your lashes a very notable volume & length. Its super black & is perfect for doll lashes look. The formula isnt drying & goes on your lashes very smoothly. The brush is curved which makes the application even easier. I noticed that it has small fiber typo-thingy which make your eye lashes look bigger & fuller. It doesnt melt but its not waterproof either. I'm definitely planning on purchasing this & I would love if this formula is available in waterproof.



7. Rimmel 9-in-1 BB cream:
In such a short time this BB cream has become a 2nd favorite. Its a good 9-in-1 BB cream for daily wear. It does what it says it really primes, conceals & covers almost everything. Give your face that unified & even yet natural tone. I got this cream in shade Light which is a perfect match for my skin tone & has a pinkish undertone. It also has an SPF25 which is always great for me as I dont have to go an extra step. Its a good product for the price & is very affordable. Read complete review here.

(Please ignore the tag on Vaseline even tone)

There were many other products which I tried but I loved using these products. I hope that you enjoyed reading it & found something useful for you. Do you have any questions? Recommendation? Please let me know by leaving a comment below.
Thank you for reading.

XOXO

Major Drugstore Haul: Makeup Pencils

Hello Beauties!

Here is the second part & this post is all about the makeup pencils I picked during my recent shopping hauls. As I mentioned in my earlier Major Drugstore Haul: Face post that I picked alot of different products for face, lips, eyes etc. So today I'm sharing with all of you the first impressions & mini reviews of these pencils.



1. Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof pencils:
Bourjois is one of my favorite drugstore brand. I love using their makeup & body products. I absolutely love the Rouge Edition Velvet. I've been seeing this pencil on their Instagram account & I wanted to give it a try. These eyeliners are super gorgeous & have variety of different shades. The formula is very soft & creamy but not too soft even if you sharpen them they dont go blunt.
I got this pencil in shade 57 up & brown, & 54 ultra black. I swatched the brown shade & instantly fell in love as its not that usual brown its a shimmery beautiful brown with no orange undertone. The second shade, 54 Ultra Black is super black & I love using it as an eyeliner. Being a soft & creamy pencil eyeliner is creates a beautiful wing without smudging. once I'm done with my makeup I have noticed that the eyeliner sets into the place & doesnt budge untill removed. The staying power is great & it really is a smudge proof eyeliner. I also love layering it over my usual eyeliner to get the blackest eyeliner look.  The colors are as true as advertised & I'm planning on picking few more colors. If you are an eyeliner lover then girls its a must have. Definitely a favorite & must have product. Highly recommended!
 Costs around 35SAR.

2. Maybelline Colossal Kajal:
IF you read my blog you know that I'm a packaging freak. If I love the packaging i'll buy the product whether needed or not. While checking out the counters i spotted this thin yellow pencil on the Maybelline counter, I ignored it at first but the color was so eye catching that I had to go & try it out. The formula is good & it glides on so easily. Its soft but not too creamy nor drying. A good pencil for tight lining the eyes & its retractable. It stays on for hours without smudging or transferring anywhere else. One or two strokes are enough for achieving the bold black look. Another plus point is that I dont have to sharpen it, just roll out & use, very convenient. Just one downside that the kajal stick is very thin & short, i always fear if it will break. Otherwise a great product at such price. A must have for kajal lovers.
Costs around 30SAR

3. Rimmel Professional eyebrow pencil:
Here is my another pick by Rimmel, eyebrow pencil. Trust me I have tried alot of brow products & nothing worked this great for me. I love bold brows but still not very sharp or dark in color. Rimmel has different colors in this pencil to match your need. I picked 2 colors, 002 Hazel for daily wear which is a soft blond brownish color & 001 Dark brown for nights out which is a proper coffee brown color.  The formula is great, it give your brows natural & polished look.  It is not waterproof but stays on for hours & hours. Such a great product at even greater price. There is a brow brush at the cap of the pencil. I like it as I dont have to keep an extra tool in my bag. I really like it & use it on daily basis.
Costs around 19SAR

4. Rimmel Lasting finish lipliner:
Throughout my makeup experience I feel Rimmel lipliners are the best. They come in variety of shades & the formula is velvety smooth. They glide on easily & stays on the place for hours without drying out your lips. I already had 2 pencils which i enjoyed using so I picked 2 more different shades, 014 Wild Clover & Indian Pink. They makes a great base for the lipstick & keeps the darker lipsticks from bleeding. If you havnt tried these then you are missing out the best lipliner. I find myself keep going back to these everytime I think of lipliners. Dont splurge when you can have a product this good at such a cheap price. Give it a try 7 I'm sure you'll love them.
Costs around 19SAR