Bourjois Mascara Mania | Your guide to perfect lashes

Dear Beauties!

Volume Clubbing Ultra Black Mascara– if you’re planning on painting the town red and are looking for bold, dark and gorgeous lashes – this is your match! This mascara’s formula is enriched in intense black mineral pigments to give you a darker, bolder “Femme Fatale” look.

So did you find your perfect match? If you follow me on my Instagram then you probably know that one of my most favorite mascara is listed above. I hope that this helped you in finding that perfect mascara for your sultry & sexy eyes looks. 

Skin Care Essentials | The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum In Oil

Dear Beauties!

For many of us, winters bring more than just rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness with numerous other skin issues. For some people like me its worse as my skin starts flaking & cracking on some areas.

The skin around my nose area & a bit on my cheeks gets really dry that you can see all the visible dry patches & irritated skin. I have been using Boots Cucumber Whitening Cream for my day routine & in normal weather it works for me really good but as the days are getting colder my skin has become a mess again.

And then I realized that I need more then just a moisturizing cream, I need an oil!

I had this TBS Vitamin E Serum in oil from a very long time & I used it rarely since I didn't really need it. As now I have been using it alot I thought of sharing my views with you. So if you are interested then keep reading.

I have a dry to combination skin & moisturizing my face is the first & last task of my day.

The product comes in a cute pink bottle which feels like stone & has a pipette applicator which is great for getting the right amount of water. It comes in 28ml which is a good amount for money & the packaging is also very travel friendly. The bottle looks small but lil goes a long way since you dont need a bit amount to get the results.

Its a serum in oil supercharged with Vitamin E which is a powerful anti-oxidant which means that it helps your skin cell from damages caused by oxidation resulting from heat, sun, cold, pollution etc. It helps in healing the skin from damage & aging prematurely. No wrinkles! We are happy.

 I take 5-6 drops of this oil and massage it on my face & neck. It absorbs in the skin really well & the texture is very light for an oil. It feels really smooth on skin without being oily, greasy or heavy. The next morning results are just great, it makes my skin super soft, glowy, hydrated & the dryness almost gone.



After a few uses I have noticed that my skin feels happy & healthy. It has helped in eliminating the dullness & irritated skin. It really proves to be an 8 hour sleep in a bottle as I have used it on a days where I wasnt getting enough of sleep but in the morning my skin felt well rested & pampered.

You can use this product on its own or mix it with your regular moisturizer, it works great! It gives my skin that extra love.

I will highly recommend this product for the season. Its a must have for all the skin types. You might feel a lil confused like me that how a face oil can help but I will recommend it to the oily skin people as well for dealing with seasonal dryness & hydrated looking skin. Even you can find really good reviews from the people with acne, breakouts & other skin issues. Versatile!!!

New Launch | Rimmel 24Hrs Supercurler Mascara

Dear Beauties!

Skin Care Essential | Neutrogena Deep Clean Gel Wash

Dear Beauties!

A few weeks back I posted a picture on my Instagram showing you a parcel I received from Neutrogena with 2 of their products to try out.

Ever since, I have been using their Deep Clean Gel Wash and after a few washes I couldn't use anything. Why? Because I noticed a huge difference on my skin.

Its my first time using a gel based face wash which doesnt have any microbeads for exfoliation. I had a feeling that I wont like it since its plain but I was very excited to try it. This product felt like a savior & came just in time.

I used it for a few days & I realized that it has made my skin really radiant. I realised that I have been doing so wrong with my skin by keeping only the exfoliation in my mind. I used many different face washes to keep my skin exfoliates & matte but I never thought of a radiant skin. All the face washes I have ever used left my skin some what dry.

However, this face wash cleanses my skin really deep without drying it & helps in locking the natural moisture which has resulted in a very glowy skin. It removes all the dirt & makeup (Almost too well), leaving my skin feel very fesh & clear. It smells kind of chemical but not something that bothers me. I feel its a great product for dry to oily skin.



This product comes in a clear bottle with a pump, which is great as I can see how much product is left. The pump can be locked so its really great for travelling. You dont require alot of product, lil goes a long way.

I have mentioned it couple of times in my skin care routine & on Instagram. I recommended to a few friends of mine & they have seen great results. This wash has helped them with their acne too.

Overall, its a very good product & I was never expecting a face wash can change the whole skin game. I love it & definitely will keep using it in my daily routine. It has made to my repurchase list & I will Highly Recommend this girls!

Fall Beauty Swaps | Winterizing your makeup look

Hey Gorgeous!

Its that time of the year again where I swap some of my daily makeup products with fall shades to winterize my makeup look. I dont wear makeup on daily basis but I carry a basic makeup bag with me, just in case if I have any urgent meeting or plans.



Fall skin is all about a beautiful glow so lets put our matte or powder foundations on side & opt for some beautiful dewy finishes. I will be swapping my UD powder foundation with my Dior Nude Air Serum foundation for a radiant look.



For brows I will be swapping my Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil 002 Hazel with 001 Dark Brown.
And I will also go to the store & check if they have another darker shade in Brow This Way Kit otherwise 002 Medium Brown is also fine.




I will be swapping my all time favorite H&M Dipliner with Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof pencil in ultra black. Its creamy enough to give you a beautiful line but its smudge proof & stays put for long time. Its also great for the season's eye liner trend: encircled eyeliner
For completing this eyeliner look, some thick lashes are great so I will be using my Bourjois Max Volume mascara.



I will swap my NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milkshake with 605 Strawberry Milk.



For my lips I am swapping my MAC Please Me with NYX Butter Gloss in Trimisu & MAC Whirl for daytime. For nights I am loving MAC Rebel.



I am gonna put away my H&M blusher in Sweet Rose & carry my Benetint with me. Also for some extra color I have picked a new NYX cream blush in CB09 Orange. I am looking for a new berry shade cream blusher. (Leave your suggestions below)



Swapped my MAC MSF in Refresh with my Guerlain Terracotta bronzer for adding some warmth to my look.

Beauty Must Have | Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub Review

Hello My Bubblies!

Alot of soft kisses for you all.
Today I'm sharing with you a very long due review of my favorite lip scrub.
You guyz have seen this scrub many times on my Instagram as I have mentioned my skin care must haves here, here & here.
So I finally took out the time to write this review & tell you bout this awesome product.

This is my first every lip & Lush product. I bought it & used it once but stopped using it as I didnt like it much. Then one day I decided to try it again & see if it works. And it actually did!






I love this scrub for my lips as it really exfoliates them well, removes all the dead skin & leaves them kissable. I love how it plumps my lips & make them look more fuller! My lips look pink & my lipsticks goes on smoothly & stays for hours without cracking or flaking, even the matte ones!
A little goes long way & you dont required alot of it to exfoliate your lips. I use it & then apply my Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm to moisturize.




It smells sweet & actually tastes like a bubblegum (Yes! I have tasted it). The jar is a little glass container with very Lush-ish black & white labeling. I love how the bright color is visible from boarders that makes it look even cuter. There are 2 more flavors available in this scrub, popcorn & mint julep, so if you dont like the smell you can opt for others.

I absolutely love this product & excited to try a few more from Lush. I'm happy that I took the plunge & purchased it for aroung 61SAR (If I remember correctly). I have been using it from quiet sometime & still it will last me like forever. Please recommend me some other Lush must haves. Till next time...


Keep pouting!
xoxo
A

MACaholic | MAC Wash & Dry collection 2015

Hello Beauties!

We all know that I am a MAC hoarder & pretty packaging always makes me go gaga.
Then how could have I missed this collection from MAC?

This collection was one of summer 2015 collections by MAC & came out online in May but it was in Jeddah stores in August. This one was a big collection with bronzers, highlighters, blushers, eye shadows, eye pencils, eye brow products, lipsticks, glosses etc.

There were a few regular products with special packaging & some of the shades were limited edition. I was passing through the store & I saw the colorful display, after that we all know what happened. I picked total 4 products including my first limited edition brush.



MAC lipstick in  Morange:
I wanted to pick this shade in last year summers as orange lips were in. this shade is described as vivid bright orange color with an Amplified finish. Its a bold bright orange with warm red undertones & very very fine orange shimmer to it. This color is a regular shade but it was in a limited edition packaging so I finally picked it.



MAC Freshen Up Highlight powder:
A beautiful coral to neutral highlight powder. After mixing it together it gives a bright peachy tangerine warm tone with a very fine shimmery finish look. I also noticed that most of the sheen on the surface is an over-spray which is gone after first swatch. Its a tri colored powder that will make a good highlight for darker skin tone but just a blush for fair complexion. Any ways i picked it since the packaging was worth it.




MAC blusher in Hipness:
I went back 2nd day to pick this blusher because I dont know why I didnt pick on the first visit. Its a very pretty coral pink color with warm undertones to it. It has matte finish with good color payoff, soft & thin texture. The formula isnt powdery but I find it a lil difficult to blend on skin as it seems to stick on certain areas. But I absolutely love how it looks after application & I'm happy that I picked it.




MAC 125SE split fiber dense face brush:
This is the product I was really excited to try & I'm really really happy that I picked it. Its a widened, face brush with two distinct sides - natural fibers & synthetic fibers. I found it really different, had my eyes on it & its not available regularly so I immediately picked it.

So, the idea behind combining these two is that natural fibers give a very soft-defused look while the synthetic bristle fuse the color on the skin. This brush can be used with both; powder & cream products. It is flat at the top which makes it a really good brush for contouring as it will get into the hollows of your cheek.

I use it every time & I love the results.

October Favorites 2015

Dear Beauties!

We are already in November, thats like 2nd last month of the year, nearly end of 2015!

This month has been quite a good one for me in terms of beauty. I have discovered a few new favorites that I'm absolutely in love with & I'm excited to share them with you along some of other things.



To start off with I have been loving MAC Fix+ mist the most. Its been such a treat for my face & makeup routine. I love how it makes my skin look so radiant, hydrated & smooth. I picked it from the limited edition Fix+ collection & it smells like lavender which is just a very relaxing scent. I love to use it for my daily makeup, party makeup & sometimes itself for a beautiful skin. Read more here.



I love to try out different products & while that I cam across this Boots Cucumber Whitening Moisturizing day cream. I love how it moisturized my skin very well & makes it soft. This cream is an essential part of my every day morning routine. It doesnt make my skin oily & its very effective in removing that dull look from your face. Read more here.



As all my readers & followers know that I love lipsticks & I have been trying out many liquid lipsticks since they came out. So recently, I tried these MUA Luxe Liquid lipsticks on a recommendation from a friend as she mentioned that they are really good dupe of limecrime. Well I will not say that they are exact dupe but if you are looking for something that is easy on pocket then yes definitely a good option. Read more here.


So I had this perfect croptop which I loved wearing during this month. I picked in my recent fashion haul from Cache Cache. Its in my favorite combo of B&W stripes with cobalt blue sequence.  Check out the complete look I have put together here. 



My this favorite isnt a beauty or fashion product but my all time favorite candle from Bath & Body works in Pumpkin Heirloom. I love the warm scent of pumpkin in my room while having a cup of coffee & reading some good book. I have used it really carefully as this isnt available throughout the year. BBW candles are my favorite & i always end up picking 3 to 4 during my every visit.

OOTD | Weekend Blues on fleek

Dear Fashionistas!

Its already fall my girls. As much as we love the sunshine, summer drinks & pool, we also love layering up our looks in some beautiful colors for this season.

Recently I discovered this awesome brand named Cache Cache. As soon as I entered their store in Aziz mall, I felt that each & every piece is so my kind. I went gaga over them & bought so many tees, shirts, blazer, scarves & even sneakers. They have so many trendy & chic pieces, that I feel I can rock each one of those.

I was on search for a good birthday outfit to rock my all new 3.1 Phillip Lim in cobalt blue. I knew the colors, I had to pick something which had some chic & sporty vibes. I love stripes in black & white which is my favorite combo. Also I needed the perfect accessories to match the metal black detailing on my bag & cobalt in my outfit to tie it up all together.



And while keeping all this in my mind, this croptop caught my eyes & it was love at first sight. The color of sequence & this cute cat just looked perfect. I loved the number sticker on the sleeves, perfect combo of sporty, chic, bold & glamorous.

I wanted to keep all the attention to my bag & shirt to highlight the color, so I paired it with a simple black tights from New Look. I wore a black tank top underneath my croptop to cover the shirt length.

I got this perfect pair of sneakers from the same shop Cache Cache, they have sequence & has same color combo aka blue, black with silver sequins.



In accessories I had these beautiful Michael Kors sun glasses in blue shade & grey-silver frame. But with the watch I was confused as I couldn't wear a gold, rose gold or even silver with the black hardware of my bag.



I saw this pretty arm candy on Swarovski facebook page & instantly I ran to the store to pick it because it has perfect color to go with my bag & its really different then my usual watches. So, I picked this beautiful Swarovski Crytalline Oval Black watch with an all new stardust bracelet to go with it. Check



I used my Avon Speed Dry nail paint which I love the most out of my collection. I paired my outfit with a thick wing liner & bold pink lips.

Check out my complete look here & arm candy here.

I am in love with this outfit & will be repeating it real often. Makes me feel so "On fleek" & very comfortable for weekends, dinners & outings. How did you like my outfit? How will you rock this croptop?Let me know in the comments.


Stay Fashionable!
xoxo
A

MACaholic | MAC Fix+ spray (Limited Edition)

Hey Beauties!

I'm here again with another fab product review from my favorite beauty brand. Today we are talking about MAC Fix+ spray & see if its worth all the hype or no.

Let me burst your bubble. NO! its not a setting spray. 

This product is often considered to be something which sets your makeup, but its NOT a setting spray. Instead its a very versatile perp, prime, finishing & refreshing spray. This product can be used in many different ways with your makeup which I will cover in another post.

So you guys must be wondering that what this spray is?
Well its a mist which acts as a bonding agent for your makeup, keeps it fresh & gives you a beautiful natural finish. Its basically designed to smoothen your skin, foundation & makeup texture. It does help your makeup stay longer but it doesn't set it.





This product is great for those having dry or dehydrated skin. The spray comes out in an equal mist on your face with every pump, not like a straight liquid on your face. I mostly use it under my foundation & after my moisturizer. I spray about 2-3 spritz & let it dry before applying my foundation. It does keep my skin smoother, fresh, makes my foundation last longer & gives it a very beautiful finish.

I have been wanting to try it since very long but always skipped it telling myself that I dont really need it. I'm glad that I did that because I finally picked it in limited edition lavender fragrance which smells ahmazing!. MAC limited editions are always a Yasss! for me & I love it if I get the regular shades or products in special packaging/fragrance.





I have been using it under my foundation, I tried it with Revlon Airbrush Photoready foundation, Dior Nude Air Serum Tint & Urban Decay Naked Ultra definition foundation. It works great under all of these especially it gives a beautiful look to my powder foundation. It really helps to smoothen that cakey foundation look on your face & I feel it helps in controlling the oil. This doesnt feel thick or sticky on my skin & it actually helps in reducing the pores. It preps & primes my skin for a flawless foundation & makeup application.

So, overall its a very versatile product that has many uses beside making your foundations look flawless. I will highly recommend you all to pick yours & I can see myself going through it like a candy. It has become a must have in my makeup routine & I would definitely repurchase. I purchased the limited edition for 112SAR which is really good. If you have not tried it then you are missing on life. Go, grab yours now!



Stay Gorgeous Girls!
xoxo
A