Showing posts with label High-end. Show all posts
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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

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Makeup Edit | Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette and Moon Child Glow Kit


Hey Lovelies!

So with today's post I am starting a new series of posts on my blog. Yayyyyyyy!!!

In these series I am going to write about my recent picks and why I picked them. The posts can be Monthly or whenever I pick a few new products. (Lets see how this goes)

Now with all the makeup in the world I have and the makeup hoarder I have become, I am trying to work on my makeup shopping habit. I have decided not to buy anything unless I am out of it or I already don't have anything similar to it. But there will always be a few products that will steal our heart and we will end up buying them, right?

So while trying to control my temptation for buying new makeup I had to justify a purchase which brings me to my new makeup picks.

I have alot of eyeshadow palettes ranging from warm to cool, matte to shimmer etc. So when Anastasia Beverly Hills came out with their Modern Renaissance palette I had to stop and think why I want this palette. I decided not to buy it instantly as it wasn't a limited edition palette, it was here to stay.

Meanwhile, the Huda Beauty also came out with a gorgeous palette which was limited edition and had so many colors and metallic shadows. After a long debate and research, spending so many hours watching youtube and reading reviews and seeing makeup looks I decided to pick the ABH pallete over the other one.

A few reasons why I chose it:
  • Because it had some warm tones and shades like reds and hot pinks which I already didn't own.
  • Because most of the colors were matte with a few shimmer here and there.
  • It was a great palette for daily use as well as for days when you want to be extra.
  • The reviews over Huda's palette were mixed.
  • I didn't require more metallic or shimmers or other shades as browns or blacks. 
  • The swatches were beautiful.
Check out my Instagram for all the looks I have created with it so far.

So I finally decided to pick it and I have already used it once and I must say I am really happy about the decision I made rather than picking them both.

But with Moonchild its the other case. I was really impressed with the Unicorn colored highlighters and was mesmerized with the different shades of them.

I was almost sold out onto it by seeing all those monochromatic highlighter looks on Instagram and my BFF hammered the last nail in the coffin by saying we need that in our life Anam!!

This purchase was more of an impulsive buy. After buying it, I was wondering how and where will we use such colors as they are not really practical. I have used it once as a highlighter (Pink Heart) but second time I used it as a brow bone and tear duct highlight which I enjoyed more.
I am gonna play with it a little bit more and ofcourse review it here (keep watching the space) 

I tried to stay true with my makeup purchases and I am a kinda satisfied that atleast I didn't end up buying both palettes and other glow kits just for the sake of having them. 




Do let me know your new picks in the comments below.
row-of-hearts

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Makeup Edit | MAC Middle East 25% off Haul

Hey Beauties!

I hope you are doing well.

Ofcourse you will be after all the hoarding and impulsive buying we did at the MAC 25% time.

Anybody? No one? Only me? Okay

So at the end of Feburary the news came out as a joke of MAC having a 25% off on Feb 29,30,31.

MAC actually turned it true and offered us 25% of on all products online and in stores for 10days.

It was an amazing day of my life and I couldnt be happier as MAC never ever never everneverever goes on sale. But when MAC was kind enough to do so we also had to show generosity and love we have for the brand.





After the confirmation of the news I called up my BFF (I always do that) and gave her the news. I was back from Pakistan recently and had to go and meet her. I went to her place and we decided to visit MAC store afterwards.

As planned we went to the store on Tahliyah at Najooud Center and was a little disappointed to see no one there. For a moment I was confused as if it was even true or we will be making a fool of our selves but the store displays helped.

So we started swatching a few items and recalling the products I wanted from MAC. I initially went to pick MAC Lipsticks in Sin or Diva, Girls About Town and Flat out Fabulous. I didnt liked how the lipsticks swatched for some reason.

So I moved to the foundation side and tried out a couple of different ones and concealers. Not impressed by anything I moved to the sales lady and asked her if they had MAC blending brush in 224, which was out of stock.












I gave up and was helping my friend pick a few things when I saw the MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter pen, I instantly knew I want the shade Light boost so I picked it. While going to the counter I saw MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle and wanted to swatch it. I loved how buttery it felt and knowing it was a cult favorite for all skin tones, I picked that too. (Because my Becca Champagne pop broke so I had to have a new highlighter)

Now with the two purchases I was really motivated to find the MAC 224 brush. Visiting different stores for it I tried the new MAC Shadescents and didnt like them at all.

Later on, when I reached home my Abaya, clothes and my whole room was smelling so good which made me recall what I tried on. I realized that it was Shadescent in Cream D' Nude.

So a few days after I went to the mall for some work (Yes, I visit malls for work), I went to the MAC store tried the scent again and finally bought it with a Mariah Carey Limited Edition Lipstick in shade All I want. Now the lipstick was an impulse buy because of its beautiful packaging and me being a collector. ( I regret this so much)




On a another visit to pick a few gym clothes I again ended up on MAC store and seeing people buying alot of stuff this time I gave up the resistance and picked everything I didnt really needed.

I picked Studio Sclupt foundation in shade NC20 because I really wanted to try a MAC foundation from like forever. To go with it I also bought the Pro Long Wear concealer in shade NC20 , because I needed a full coverage concealer. I also picked eye brush in 217 for blending and a DUO lash glue as I lost my previous one.

TBH, I am still regretting the purchases because I didnt really needed anything but you know what #YOLO

I dont see myself picking up anything else anytime soon (I hope so) but if I do ofcourse you will have another Makeup Edit post. Till then Take care.

PS: I need a rehab

*Saying while regretting not buying a back up of Fix+, Paint pot in Soft Ochre, Strobe Cream, 100 more lipsticks which I dont require, Volcano Exfoliator, setting powder, blush, hoping for another sale, brushes and much more...*




What did you haul on??
row-of-hearts

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Holiday 2016 | Kiko Milano Introduces The Holiday 2016 Collection



KIKO MILANO INTRODUCES THE 2016 HOLIDAY COLLECTION
INSPIRED BY THE FESTIVE SPIRIT OF ITALY

Prepared to be enchanted by the limited edition collection created by designer Ross Lovegrove

The new KIKO collection is stand-out! Resembling the essence of Italy during the holidays - captivating, daring and passionate - the collection features bold, vibrant packaging containing make-up and gifts sets which are sensual, playful and elegant. Beautifully presented and high-performing, these are the perfect tools to have in your beauty aresnal to create timeless, festive looks suitable for any occasion. The gorgeous covetable gift sets make the perfect present for girls who like to have fun and are the life of the party. Welcome to KIKO Holiday 2016, a collection of sophisticated, stunningly designed products to use and show off.  

In the design of the packaging, Ross Lovegrove again combines aesthetics, logic, nature, art and technology to create unique, one-off items, all inspired by the world of nature. The rose is the center of attention and Lovegrove has taken its sensual form and incorporated it into the packaging design.  Passionate red and elegant nichel are  the colors that interpret the two souls of the collection. With the KK logo on the top, the packaging was designed exclusively for Kiko. Elegant and refined, its original design makes clear reference to the fluid, sensual movements of the rose. The digital pattern on the surface offers a new tactile and visual experience that makes it uniquely sophisticated and, at the same time, easy to find in a purse or clutch.

THE PRODUCTS:


2-IN-1 BRONZER & HIGHLIGHTER
Consisting of 2/3 baked bronzer and 1/3 highlighter, this highlighting baked bronzer has a silky texture to deliver a delicate colour for even, radiant skin. The bronzer emphasizes your skin tone, blends with ease, and provides a naturally tanned look. The highlighter creates a radiant effect with targeted points of light. Available in 2 shades.



 DOUBLE COLOUR BAKED BLUSH
Two-shade, highlighting baked blush. The darker shade instantly brings colour and tone to the cheekbones, while the lighter one naturally enhances and highlights. The silky, ultra-fine baked powder formula enables colour to be applied, adjusted and blended with ease. Available in 2 shades.

VOLUMIZING EFFECT MASCARA
Volume-effect, curling mascara in intense black for a seductive eye. The fluid, creamy texture doesn't clump, applies easily and is adjustable. The formula contains jojoba, argan and pink mosqueta rose extracts. The unique U-shaped brush accurately defines the eyelashes. Together, the innovative formula and brush ensure a curly, volumized effect.

FINE LINE EYELINER
Black eyeliner with a precision brush tip. The fluid texture adheres perfectly to the eyelids for a flawless, long lasting look. The flexible brush tip defines the lashline with a clear, precise and elegant line. Application is simple and adjustable, creating fine to medium lines. 





COLOUR GLITTER NAIL LACQUER
Coloured nail lacquer with a very high concentration of glitter for truly shimmering nails. The special formula with gel technology delivers ultra-glossy, extra shiny results. It is also fast drying and long lasting. Available in 3 shades.








DOUBLE COLOUR EYELINER
New double-ended eyeliner pencil: two shades for a versatile look. The advanced formula with a creamy texture offers smooth application and superior coverage. The soft, glide-on texture adheres to the eyelids, leaving a precise, high-definition, easy to blend line. Available in 9 shades.





3-IN-1 EYESHADOW & EYE PENCIL
Long lasting stick eyeshadow, eyeliner and kajal. A unique solution for defining and highlighting the eye area. The light and velvety stick eyeshadow highlights the eyes with deep, bright colour, while the soft-tipped eyeliner and kajal provide a striking, high-definition line. Ideal for both the lashline and the waterline. Available in 3 shades.

INTENSE COLOUR LIP KIT
Lipstick and lip pencil kit comprising of a matte or glossy lipstick and a matching lip pencil. The lipstick, with its blendable, comfortable texture, glides onto the lips, wrapping them in a thin layer of pure colour. The special petal-shaped tip allows precise application. The lip pencil provides high-definition, long lasting colour to outline the contours of the lip. Available in 12 shades: 4 matte lipsticks and 8 glossy lipsticks.

PROFESSIONAL FACE BRUSH
The soft synthetic bristles ensure an even, glide-on application. They collect the right amount of product to impart a natural, even look.




3 COLOURS EYESHADOW PALETTE
The precious palette includes three advanced formula baked eyeshadows that ensure sophisticated yet simple make-up looks. The lightweight sensorial texture releases a deep, bright colour that is easy to blend and build and the highly pigmented colours can be used wet & dry. Available in 6 shades in a pearly, satin and matte finish.

9 COLOURS EYESHADOW PALETTE
Eye palette comprising of nine beautiful shades in various finishes (matte, satin, pearly and metallic) for a versatile and completely customizable look. The silky formula is easy to blend, giving the eye area intense brightness. The incredibly soft texture glides on the eyelids, leaving a rich veil of colour from the first application. Available in 2 shades.

SPECIAL EFFECTS NAIL LACQUER KIT
Kit comprising of six nail lacquers with full and bright colours, a soft touch top coat and a pearly top coat. The innovative nail lacquer formula offers an ultra-glossy finish and a "volumizing gel effect" without the use of a lamp. The pearly top coat ensures a plumping effect with greater brightness of colour, while the soft touch top coat provides a sophisticated ultra-matte, velvet effect finish.



FACE KIT BLUSH & KABUKI
Make-up kit with blush and a mini kabuki brush: pressed blush with a light, silky texture, and a mini kabuki brush for applying and blending face powders. The pressed blush has a light, silky texture, enhanced by a delicate scent of peach blossoms. The colour adheres instantly to the skin and is easy to blend. It enhances the cheekbones with a natural finish, providing a flawless "healthy glow" effect. The attractive kabuki brush with soft angled synthetic bristles is ideal for applying and blending face powders. Its miniature size makes is practical and smart, easy to carry in your handbag for quick touch-ups throughout the day. Available in 2 shades.

PROFESSIONAL BRUSH KIT
The unique clutch, containing five professional brushes, comes in a durable, beautiful red fabric, in line with the "Holiday Collection" style. The kit contains soft and firm face, lip and eye brushes made with high-quality synthetic bristles. Useful, versatile and elegant, the kit is perfect either as a gift or to keep yourself.
The kit includes:
·         Face powder brush: ideal for applying and blending powder products, such as face powder and bronzer; its special shape ensures even results.
·         Angled face brush: ideal for applying pressed blush and foundation due to the special cut of the bristles, specifically designed to accentuate the cheekbones.
·         Flat-tipped brush: ideal for applying concealers, highlighting bases and lip products.
·         Rounded eye brush: ideal for blending eyeshadows easily and accurately thanks to the transversal shape of its tip.
·         Eyeliner brush: ideal for outlining the eye area with eyeliner and to achieve graphic make-up looks.
·         Angled eye brush: ideal for blending with ease and precision due to the angled cut of the tip.

VELVET PASSION
Velvet Passion is the ideal perfume to accompany a sensual and alluring make-up look. Its name conveys the DNA of KIKO and recalls one of the brand’s iconic products: the Velvet Lipstick Matte Passion.
Velvet Passion is a sublime and enveloping eau de parfum that captures the very essence of sensuality. It is a harmonious encounter of unique olfactory notes: velvety red rose petals, sophisticated hints of white woods, and last but not least, the precious touches of Eastern oud.
·         Top notes: velvety red rose
·         middle notes: white woods
·         Base notes: oud
·         Olfactory Family: Woody Floral
The bottle was designed exclusively for Kiko by designer Ross Lovegrove. Its shape, colour, light and transparency render it truly unique. The elongated bottle is reminiscent of the refined sensuality of the female body. The subtle design and transparency of the glass create sophisticated tricks of light, while the wavy form of the cap is forged in the shape of a bud. The deep red pack enhances the sensuality of the scent, and is reminiscent of the keynote of Velvet Passion: the rose.

Available in all KIKO MILANO stores and online at kikocosmetics.com
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KIKO MILANO online:
·         Website http://www.kikocosmetics.com/
·         YouTube http://www.youtube.com/KIKOCOSMETICS
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KIKO.MAKEUP.MILANO
·         Twitter https://twitter.com/KikoMilanoIT
·         Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kikomilano/
·         Pinterest https://it.pinterest.com/CosmeticsKIKO/
·         Snapchat: Username KikoMilano

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Top 12 Fall 2016 Trends | Bombers, Military, Oilive, Velvet, Fur, Patchwork, Pins, Chokers


*I wish you guys could see my face while writing this post, I am that excited.*

I am always excited for this season of the year as we hardly get any cold here in Jeddah but this year I am really looking forward to it as I am gonna be in Pakistan. I have been seeing many different trends popping up but I narrowed down mine and have finally started to shop for it.

With all the fashion weeks ended and people already started to transition their looks into fall I have picked my favorites. And while I shop all these and revamp a few of old ones I wanted to share these with you guyz too.



1. Military/olive colors:
This one has to be my favorite color for the season. I have been seeing it every where in pants, jackets, shoes everything.  This season is really dominated by all things military style, color and print. I really want to pick a military jacket and I have also seen amazing lace up heels at Bershka.
While shopping I noticed few of great pieces @ Bershka, Pull and Bear, ZARA and New Look.



2. Patch work & Pins:
We all have many pair of jeans a few denim jackets and to be honest I am kinda over them because I have been wearing them since my childhood. But this patch work is going to give a new look to many of our staple pieces while adding that pop of fun to the. I am so excited to do some DIYs with all the patch stickers and pins available in market. A few great were spotted @ Also, Stradivarius & Newlook. Oh Oh, Top shop and Newlook has a great pair of jeans with sequined patch work on them.




3. Velvet:
The fabric of the season is so wonderfully soft that you'll want to touch it constantly. Velvet looks so sexy and luxe on body. But this years its not limited to your clothes as I have spotted many shoe, flats, sneakers, heels to bags, gloves and chokers on runway and street. Already having an obsession with the beautiful colors of it, I have purchased 4 shirts to get them embroidery and looking for my perfect pair of shoe now.



4. Fur:
Designers have already had a love affair with luxe fur stoles but asymmetrical draping style trick makes it different than ever before. But you can carry it how ever you prefer and they have been such a staple for fall wardrobe always. I have already got mine and I cant wait to rock it.




5. Military Trench coat:
Pre fall nautical trends continues strong into fall 2016 with navy/military inspired knee to ankle length coats. I have seen them every where from very formal to the ones with patch works. Pair it with heels or sneakers, this trend is here to never fail your outfit goals.



 6. Camo Prints:
Lets just confess, we all have a pair of cargo pants in camo print! but this season its not limited to your pants. Camo skirts, camo shirts, camo jackets are all around the stores. Camo print jackets are having a major moment.

PS: Why have I noticed alot of military/camo stuff? Is it me, because I am getting married to an army man or is it really big?? But regardless I am completely rocking these.




 7. Statement Sleeves:
So the off shoulder made it to fall by encouraging us to play with different styles of sleeves like ruffles, bell bottomed, bubble sleeves, balloon style, poofed up and so on. This is going to add just an extra cute detail to out outfits. I have been thinking about Disney princesses ever since I noticed this one.




 8. Embellishes Guitar Straps:
I am a bag lover and any detail to my bag is a big hit for me. I have been noticing this from the beginning of the year. It is such a cool trend that you can pull off without trying to hard. You can carry this trend on casual days and it will look great on coats and jackets. Yayyyyy!!!!



9. Choker:
Chokers have been around since long but they made a major come back this year. It doesnt matter if you prefer a thin velvet strap or a big heavy metal ones, just make sure there is a choker on your neck to add a little edge to your outfits. I have seen a really goos ones at Stradivarius with a pack of 5 for 59 SAR.




10. Leather Trench coat:
Looking for a raincoat thats equal parts chick and functional? Look no further than next season's patent leather trench coats. Designers looked into leather to craft coats in sleek silhouettes. These style also varies from your classic trench to street-ready.




11. Bombers:
Bomber jackets were big this season and they have definitely staying in fall. Originally designed for WWII pilots in mid 1950, bomber jackets have transformed from a part military uniform, to a high-street fashion staple. Not only does it look sharp but you can wear it with anything and look fashion shot ready.
This trend is so easy to wear_ pair it with bomber of choice with jeans or chinos and a button-down shirt or throw it on your sweats.



12. Sweats:
For me, sweats are always in and this season I have another reason to rock it more often. We all love sweats because how comfy and cozy are they. Do we need more excuses to wear it? Hell no, We dont even need one but I still gave you one more.

So have you decided yours? I am definitely doing some DIYs and fashion posts. Would you guyz like to see it or read it? Let me know in the comments below.


*all pictures are taken from internet.


What are you picking for this season?
row-of-hearts
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