Showing posts with label Hair & Skin Care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hair & Skin Care. Show all posts

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?
row-of-hearts

Saturday, September 30, 2017

The only thing you require to look 10years younger in a month! No.7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Serum




An Anti-aging serum that alone promises to take 10 years off your face? Yes Please!

No7 Serums are all the rage ever since they first came out in 2007, particularly if you are on budget!
With a family of serums, each with a specific concern and life stage in mind, its latest formula is set to target not only your face but also your neck-a tricky area which we all neglect!

The new No7 Restore and Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Serum is formulated to cover greater benefits and surface area then its predecessor. It does not only even out the wrinkles on your face but also helps with the crepey skin of neck, helping it look more firmer.

Nothing long lasting will give you instant results. It does take a little time to show results but I bet you will fall in love once you see them.

The new formula contains a protein boosting ingredient and amino acid which improves the strength of skin on the neck, helping it look less saggy. Unlike our face the neck doesn't have a bone structure to help it with its shape. The serum was designed to tackle the three key signs of ageing of face- wrinkles, loss of firmness and uneven skin ton, as well as tackling the two additional signs on neck; loss of firmness micro-texture or crepiness on the neck.

My take on the product:

I am always more excited about the skincare products than makeup. Because I believe that for a better makeup you require a flawless skin. I am always on a look out for skincare products that not only suits my skin but also are light on pocket.

When I received the serum, I instantly started using it. I use it once daily in my morning routine and after a use of one week I felt my skin looked very radiant. I was a little concerned as using anti-ageing product breaks me out and that did not happen so I continued.

After using the serum for about 3 weeks my skin looked much more even in the tone, very plumped, fresh and well rested.

Now its been a month and I love how the fine lines has almost disappeared and the skin looks so much fresh and radiant.

The formula is very thin and it absorbs into skin very quickly. I have been wearing a light weight moisturizer on top and they seem to work well together.

TBH I have never been this impressed with a serum. I will highly recommend it to the people who wanna add a good serum to their skin care routine. Its light weight, doesnt goop up or clogs your pores, it is very EFFECTIVE!

No.7 Serums are available at Boots Pharmacy across GCC.
Dont forget to show some love to Boots Middleeast Facebook & Intsgaram.


What are your thoughts on it?
row-of-hearts

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Drugstore Gems | The Body Shop Vitamin E Mousture Cream- All Skin Types




Sometimes you need a simple moisturizer without high claims. And eversince I ran out of my Soap & Glory  Daily Moisture Marvel I was in search of a good hydrating moisturizer.

With all this dehydration and humidity my skin becomes a sensitive mess. It burns like anything and if I dont hydrate it properly, it looks red and starts to peel. So I got this in my The Body Shop Eid Treats Calendar and I started using it instantly as it was on my list.



On first try it reminded me of Johnson baby lotion but more hydrating. It smells almost the same and looks the same too. The consistency is not very thick nor runny but it absorbs into your skin very quickly without leaving any traces. It doesn't feel oily whatsoever.

I have used it for a good month and I have seen my skin doing so much better. It does look very hydrated and supple. Even in this humidity It was not sensitive this time as I have been using it religiously in combination with The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum in oil and Vitamin E toner at night time and only moisturizer in the morning.





Overall:
A very great moisturizer which is pocket friendly and works for all skin types. I love the consistency and how it leaves your skin feeling softer and plumped. I recommend using it with the toner and Serum as I love those products and together they have shown amazing results.
I love how it doesn't claim big and does what exactly it says, putting back the moisture in your skin gently.

Price: 89SAR @ The Body Shop


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

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Made In Sephora | Face cleansers - Mix & Play Sincare range



Still remember how excited I was for the Sephora Summer 2017 Launch event I have been waiting for it from so long and seeing so many new brands and products made my heart sing happy songs.
Because ofcourse its Sephora, it will be fun -and it was!

But the most exciting thing was the launch of Sephora's skin care range as you all know I am about that skincare life and Made In Sephora products are bomb. Because Skincare before anything.

I was one of the first few lucky ones to get some of these products to play with. And tbh these were the first products I tried as I am a huge fan of Sephora's sheet masks and I swear by them!

With the skincare the biggest question is, "Will it suit my skin type?"
Well Sephora made it easy for all of us by having different textures, consistencies and ingredients in different ranges of 4 products that we require for basic skincare; face cleansers, facial wipes, micellar water and lip balms. 

Each main ingredient has a unique benefit whether you have sensitive, dry, combination or oily skin, they got us all covered! each variant is represented by one color just like their Sheet masks, which means 1 Color = 1 Ingredient = 1 Benefit. Each product comes in different texture, consistency or type to best suit your skin. You can mix and match the products to make your own set of skincare that best works for you- that's where the name of the skincare comes in "Mix & Play"

 And cherry on top- the line is super affordable!!!

Today, after trying the range for a good month I decided to finally share my thoughts about the face cleansers they have.

First things first, They have two formulas in the face cleansers to give you different results; Cream Cleanser and Exfoliating Cleanser. And I am going to talk about both formulas in this post.



Pomegranate Cleansing Cream:

So the pomegranate line is for anti-fatigue and energizing. It is enriched with pomegranate extracts to reduce the sign of fatigue and refresh the skin to make it look energetic and radiant. The cream is very smooth not runny, which melts into lotion when combined with water. It removes all sort of impurities and makeup which leaving your skin feel softer and not dried.

The formula is great for the people who have sensitive to dry skin as its gonna clean your skin without being harsh on it. it doesn't strip down the moisture infact the cream formula makes is more better.

I love using it for removing my makeup or while cleansing my face. It works great with my Olay Regenerist face brush. I love how it makes it look fresh and more awake.




Charcoal Exfoliating Cleansing Cream:

Charcoal is an amazing ingredient for detoxifying and deep cleaning your skin which according to me is best for people with oily or aged skin but boy-oh-boy was I wrong? With exfoliation word I had it in mind that its gonna be a little harsh on my sensitive dry skin as exfoliation strips down the moisture.

Charcoal is a purifying ingredient that draws impurities and pollutants like a magnet. This cleanser exfoliates your skin to detoxify and remove the dead skin which cleansing purifies it. It helps in refining the skin texture and making it more breathable.

I still had to try it to see what it actually does, and it was love at first use. I love the formula and consistency of this cleanser better than the other one, you ask why? Because its thicker than it but the exfoliating beads in it are like tiny bubbles which provides gentle exfoliation without being dry.

The beads feel like tiny caviar bubbles which melts into your skin and they are not even a close to being harsh. I love how this one smells so clean and leaves my skin feeling amazingly soft yet radiant and ofcourse cleansed.

 Overall: 
I have had an amazing experience with the cleansers are I love exfoliating one better than the normal cream cleanser. You just need a small amount to apply to your wet face and massage it for 2-3 minutes, than rinse.

I love how these comes in a squeezy-tube, very easy to use. You get about 50ml of product which is again very good amount for the quality you are paying for. I was on a search for good cleansers from so long and these became staple in my skincare regime very quickly. I am very impressed with the products, packaging and efficency and I will be talking about other ones as well very soon so keep watching the space.

Price: 36SAR
Available at Sephora stores across the globe.


Which one are you picking?
row-of-hearts

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Hair Care | Wella Koleston EID






Get ready for an Eid celebration that shimmers bright with color! 

Now, with Wella Koleston #RevealyourColor #Revealyourlight



As Ramadan begins with a month-long theme of generosity, austerity and goodwill, its culmination lies in the joyous and special occasion that is Eid.
When Wella Koleston, the leader in color innovation and expertise, becomes a part of your Eid beauty preparations, you reveal your color, reveal your light.
So get ready for your time to shine!

Wella Koleston’s intense color result transforms you not just on the outside
but also within, as a true reflection of your inner confidence and passion.
With Koleston, you can be sure of a vivid and water-resistant color, thanks to its advanced color cream, which penetrates the core of each hair strand with intense color pigments. The result is a long-lasting, water-resistant color that stays vibrant and even-toned, with no brassy effects. What’s more, Wella Koleston moisturizes as it colors, leading to luminous, ultra shiny hair that is radiant, polished and bright with color.


Why is Wella Koleston the perfect choice? 1) You can always be sure of its authentic, rich color, designed by Wella experts. 2) It provides 100% grey coverage, and 3) You can choose from a wide range of intense shades.

Wella’s Koleston Kit offers three conditioners. The first of these is designed for use immediately after coloring your hair. Apply the second conditioner after 15 days in order to reactivate your color. Finally, the 30-day conditioner takes your color further, nourishing your hair and maintaining its brilliance and shine throughout your entire color cycle.






The Koleston Kit has a simple applicator bottle that requires just two steps.
All you have to do is squeeze the color cream into the developer bottle and shake! Enjoy its easy application and just follow the instructions for the time recommendations. Great for women on-the-go, this is an easy, fuss-free routine.

Wella Koleston’s Semi-Kit is for those who already know which shade they like, and have time to spend on a brush-and-bowl beauty technique. The Semi-kit provides the same intense color, shine and perfect coverage, but at your own pace. You can manage your own color, mixing and amounts, deciding whether you want a full head of color and coverage, or just to touch up your roots. Just pour out what you need, keeping aside the rest to re-use for your next touch-up.


Whichever kit you choose to look your best for Eid celebrations this year, Wella Koleston helps you create a beautiful impression for the occasion. For hair that’s vibrant and luminous, nourished and gleaming, Wella Koleston helps you #RevealyourColor, #Revealyourlight this Eid. 

Thursday, December 15, 2016

What's New | Kerastase Institute Opens in Dubai





The art of beautiful hair comes to the Middle East
Discover the luxurious new Kérastase Institute, now open in Dubai


Kérastase is considered a leading professional luxury brand with a reputation for excellence and results, a true gift for women’s hair care beauty.
Now, the first ever Kérastase Institute in the Middle East has opened its doors in Dubai at CityWalk 2, and women in the region will be able to discover firsthand a truly customized, and unprecedented hair care experience in the capable hands of Kérastase experts. This continues the tradition since 1964, from when Kérastase has been using its expertise to transform women’s hair, using its hair care creativity, iconic products and cutting edge innovations to bring out the beauty of every woman’s hair.





The integrated approach to salon services at Dubai’s new Kérastase Institute means that women will be able to enjoy a personalized hair and scalp diagnosis. This will revolve around the three technical steps of Cleanse, Treat and Texturize, and will be supported by high performing products, customized rituals and the most professional in-salon expertise.





Another feature that will be available at the new Kérastase Institute is recommendations for treatments that women can try at home as an extension of the bespoke, exclusively blended in-salon treatments. At the Kérastase Institute, each product range will be based on a client’s individual hair and scalp diagnosis – whether it’s thinning, dry or unruly.




The one thing that clients at the new Kérastase Institute can be certain of is very personal care for exceptional hair. Because hair is seen as an intimate expression of a woman’s identity, Kérastase offers very personal care with the guarantee of exceptional results. This is possible thanks to the unparalleled scientific knowledge combined with the expertise of the best hairdressers in the world, along with a unique sense of luxury.






Kérastase Institute Dubai welcomes all women to experience the exceptional transformations in hair, scalp health and beauty that only Kérastase Institute can create…

Dont forget to show some love to their social media @Kerastaseinstitutedubai 

#KinstituteDXB #myKexperience #Kerastaseme





Are you excited to try?
row-of-hearts

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Underrated Products | Boots Ingredients Leave-In-Conditioner & Intensive Treatment Mask

Hi Beauties!

Sorry for being MIA, life happens you know...

I dont know why people dont talk alot about all the products from Boots? Like why people? They are really good and very easy on pocket and when its sale they are almost for free. I have always loved Boots products and none of them ever disappointed me. I love their Cucumber Moisturizing cream and alot more products which you will be seeing on my blog soon.




But today I finally took out the time to review two of the best product discovery of this year.  If you girls have been following me on Instagram or Snapchat (anambaig.ksabh), chances are you guys have probably seen these products there. These products required a detailed post on my blog, so here it is.


Note: If I sound like a promo, please ignore because I love these so much!


Boots Ingredients Leave-In-Conditioner:

So the first product I am talking about is the Boots Ingredients Leave-In-Conditioner with Coconut & Almonds which is suitable for Normal to Dry hair.

Lets take a moment and appreciate the fragrance of it!!!

 I just love how fresh and amazing it smells without being too over powering. Think of your self on beach with fresh coconut water with a warm hint of almond, it smells like that. Its a Hawaiian vacys in bottle!!!
Now back to the actual product, it has the extracts of Coconut & Almond (as if you don,t already know). This leave-in-conditioner is formulated to condition the hair, helping to leave it soft and tangle free.

While changing my hair care routine I have noticed that my hair love anything coconut.I was little skeptical about how a leave-in-conditioner works, like how will it abdorb since the regular hair conditioner are really slippery and makes my hair very silky!! But it really helps in conditioning them without leaving any traces of product on my hair.

It makes my hair soft and conditions them really well which is amazing for my dry frizzy hair. In this weather if a product keeps my hair in place, frizz-free and fights humidity, sign me up!

I use it every time I wash my hair. It comes in a bottle with spray pump which makes it very easy to apply and the product distributes evenly on your hair. I use about 4-5 spritz to cover my hair. I just spray it on my damp hair and them gently comb through my fingers to evenly distribute it. I don't use it on my roots or scalp, just on the hair starting from my ear to the tips.

As soon as my hair dries the product is completely absorbed in and my hair feels very luscious. I love how it makes them soft, silky and tangle-free.

Its an amazing product for those who have dry, frizzy and color treated hair. I have also noticed that it makes a big difference when I heat style my hair, they are more manageable and stays in plays without phooofing up!

I would highly recommend this to those who need something extra after shower to fight the frizz and humidity. Its very cheap, smells amazing and leaves your hair beautiful. What else do we need?




Boots Ingredients Intensive Treatment Mask:

The second product I am reviewing for you guys is Boots Ingredients Intensive Treatment Mask. This mask is formulated with Avocado & Macadamia which means its amazing for moisturizing, hydrating, reconstructing, strengthening and nourishing the hair follicles.

Avocado helps in moisturizing the hair, to fight the frizz, dullness, tangles and roughness where as Macadamia is amazing for de-stressing your scalp, prevents moisture loss, adds shine and fights hair-fall.

It comes in a very basic packaging (which I love about Boots products) and its big enough to last you a very long time. Its basically a deep conditioning and moisturizing treatment for normal to dry hair. I am definitely on the dry category with my skin and hair.

The first thing I noticed when I opened it is the smell. By now you girls know that I like my products with a little bit scent to them. I simply hate the fragrance-less products. But that doesnt mean I love them with a very strong fragrance, NO! This one smells really fresh and amazing without being too overboard.

The consistency of this product is thick like a mayoniesse but once you apply, it really soaks into your hair. I was also a little confused about this product as I never used a hair mask before and didnt know how they work. But this product also worked really well for me.



On the instructions it says to apply it before 5 minutes and rinse with a shampoo but what I like to do is, apply a generous amount of it on my hair and cover my head with a shower cap for atleast 30 minutes and then rinse. I feel that leaving it for longer really helps. The product moisturizes my hair and covering it with a shower cap also helps it in absorbing the goodness in my roots.

After shower my hair feels very soft and silky. I love using it in between the days with my oiling routine, when I cant put oil I use this as a quick treatment for moisturizing my hair.

So if you are on budget or in generally looking for a good hair or even skin care products, don't forget to try these products from Boots.



What are you picking?
row-of-hearts

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Underrated Products | Sephora Sheet Masks (Do they really work???)

Hey Beauties!


So probably till now you guyz already know how much I love these. But Yes I had to have a dedicated post about these on my blog too, just in case if you guys are not following me on my Instagram or Youtube, there were chances you could have missed this amazingness!! So make sure to follow me everywhere.

(Now, enough of my rant and coming back to the post)

I have been loving these sheet mask for over an year now, these are the first sheet masks I have ever tried and they became my skincare staple. I keep reaching back to them no matter what I try. These sheet masks are really good and gives ah-mazing results too.

 They are so colorful and you know how I feel about colors :-)

 You can watch my video for more details :



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 These sheet masks come in a beautiful, colorful round packing. Each color has a different ingredient to target different skin concerns. So all these colors indicate all the solutions we have for our skin now.

The sheet mask it self is very awesome and big enough to cover any face shape. It sits perfectly on your face contours and stays on it without failing to slip down or mess up. Its not too thick nor too thin, but perfectly sized to absorb all that goodness of serum and locking it into your skin.

The serum consistency of these masks is amazing, not too runny neither sticky or thick. The serum really gets into your skin. The masks are slightly scented, which is really relaxing I feel (as I hate scent less products).

The most surprising part is there pricing, I am really happy that they cost like around $6 dollars and yet very effective. I love how they have so many options for so many different problems, each of them seems to work really well. You can see instant results after using.

These masks are really easy to use. You have to apply these on cleansed face for 15-20 minutes as per the direction but I leave it on skin till the time its completely try. the masks are drenched in the serum once you open the packaging, so there is always extra serum in the packet which I like to take with my fingers and use on neck area.

I have tried all of these and none of them ever failed me. As most of you know that I have dry to combo skin so I love the liquid product for that extra hydration. So lets talk a little about each individual one with its ingredients.

1. Linghzi mask for Anti-Aging & Smoothing (Orange one):
This mask has the extracts of Linghzi which is a mushroom used for its anti-bacterial and anti-aging properties. This has to be among my top 5 of this line. It really helps with fine lines, wrinkles and any other signs of aging.

 2. Rose mask for Ultra Moisturizing & Brightening (Fuchsia one):
This mask contains the extracts of rose flower which is amazing for moisturizing, toning and brightening your skin. The rose also has a beautiful fragrance to relax and calm. My skin loves this mask for its ultra moisturizing properties and it brightens your complexion, leaving your skin beautiful. I love using this mask for days when I wanna feel comfortable in my skin or also for achieving that flawless dewy/glowy makeup look. Give it a try and you will know what I am talking about.

 3. Honey Mask for Nourishing & Balancing (Honey one): 
Honey is also known for its anti-bacterial properties and for making your skin really moisturized and soft. My skin tends to get really sensitive because of this hot humid weather and intense workout session. But this mask always helps with the sensitivity and soothes my skin by balancing its moisture level.

4. Ginseng mask for Tonning & Revitalizing (Yellow one):
Ginseng is a herb with countless skin benefits like anti-aging, toning, helping with dark spots/circles and improving your natural complexion. It really revitalizes your skin, rstores the suppleness and leaves it beautiful.

 5. Green Tea mask for Mattifying & Anti-blemish (Green one):
My oily skin girls, this has to be in your skincare routine. It absorbs the extra sebum from your skin that makes it oily and it helps in keeping it matte. The mask is great for pimples and will be your best friends during hot summers.

6. Lotus mask for Moisturizing & Soothing (Pink one):
Again, my skin loves it since it helps in locking the moisture and makes it look fresh. Its amazing for making your skin look stress-free,well-rested and plumped.

 7. Pomegranate mask for Anti-fatigue & Energizing (Red one):
It tones and helps your skin fight the factors causing fatigue. It really energizes your skin leaving it flawless.

 8. Pearl mask for Perfecting & brightening (Baby pink one):
If I have to pick one out of all these, then this has to be the one. It doesnt matter what kind of skin you have, you need to try it. It has extracts of natural origin pearl, which helps in minimizing the irregularities and gives you a perfected skin. It moisturizing your skin, makes it glowing-from-the-moon and amazingly brightens your complexion. I love this for special occasion for that extra radiance and its a must have product for my all flawless dewy makeup looks.

I highly recommend these to everyone which has skin concerns and everybody has loved them so far. I have written this review since I felt there was not enough information about these anywhere and I felt the need.

*This post is not sponsored and I bought all of these with my own money.



Are you excited to try these?
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

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

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Beauty Must Haves | Olay Regenerist Cleansing System


Dear Beauties!


With all this makeup we really need to take care of our skin. Because a beautiful makeup look cannot be achieved if you dont have the perfect skin. I have always had clear & radiant skin but from all this makeup it started to act crazy. From last few months I was breaking out all over my face which never happened to me. My T-zones went super oily & undereye very dry that I couldn't apply anything not even the moisturizers. I have dry to combo skin.

I have been changing alot of products in my skin care routine & that's when I decided to pick this brush.  I was tempted to try a brush cleansing system but was not ready to splurge & pick Clarsonic.
And I'm happy that I didn't as this works just perfect for me. So Today I'm sharing my complete thoughts on this product. Interested? Then keep reading.



I picked mine from Whites Pharmacy in Salaam mall for around 135SAR, which is greater then spending 600-700+. It comes with a brush head, batteries & a sample sized cleanser. Separate brush heads are easily available in the markets for around 35SAR.

I first used mine for removing the makeup & I loved how it worked on my skin. It moves in circular motions yet very gentle on the skin which cleanses without over drying or harshly exfoliating. It did remove the makeup & left it very smooth. I used it in my night time routine with the Age-defying night cream & let me tell you the forehead wrinkle which I have been worried about has disappeared.



I use this once a week if I am not wearing too much of makeup on daily basis or twice a week if I have had heavy glam sessions for parties etc. I have seen a big difference on my skin, it feels smoother, clear & my breaking out also stopped. It also helped me with the flaking & dry patches issues.

I use it with the cleanser it came with, sometimes with my face wash or even sometimes I just put the scrub with microbeads on my face & use this to get rid of dead skin. Versatile, right?



Apart from being effective on skin this system is water proof which makes it even more easier to use it in the bath. The brush doesn't let the product out that means no dripping & it lasts for a really good time. I have been using it for good 2 months & its still looks new.

I have found my skin looking really radiant & clean since I started using it. I would never splurge & buy something when I am really happy with the results. So, if you were wondering if you should pick which one I guess I have given you a really thorough review. Save! for other stuff.



Have you tried it? What do you feel?

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Skin Care Essential | Winter-proof Skin Care Routine

Dear Beauties!


When its cold in Middle East, we all know that things gotten really serious. And what happens when temperature take a nose dive? It effects our skin's moisture level. So we have to make sure that our skin care routine is winter-proof.

Use a gentle scrub, I know it sounds weird but trust me exfoliation helps your moisturizers work better. As our skin dries out & dead skin stops shedding, it keeps your moisturizer from fully sinking in. So use a mild scrub girl!

Some of us need richer moisturizers during winters, so upgrade your moisturizers. Your old moisturizer that worked really great for summers is not guaranteed to work for winters as well. Look for the products with Glycerin & Sorbitol in it but keep the SPF in your mind. I am loving my Boots Cucumber Whitening Moisturizing Day Cream for my days.

For nights I like to give my skin a lil extra care with my The Body Shop Overnight Vitamin E serum in Oil followed by Olay Age-Defying night cream for a radiant & youthful looking skin next morning.

I am hooked up on Neutrogena Deep Clean Gel Wash. I have been loving it so much, it cleanses my skin really well without drying it & my skin looks amazingly radiant.

Last but definitely not the least in my Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub to keep my pout soft & smooth.




What are you loving for your skin this winter? Let me know.
row-of-hearts
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