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Foundation Stick by Luscious Cosmetics ~ Review + Swatches

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Hello beautiful people! Luscious Cosmetics came up with their Foundation Stick lately, foundation sticks are pretty popular in Pakistan..topping the list: Kryolan's TV Paint Stick Lets see how the Luscious one is ;) What They Say? A revolutionary Brightening Cream Foundation infused with Licorice extract for a visibly fairer complexion, this ultra-smooth and lightweight formula provides a soft matte finish. Designed for easy application and adjustable coverage, the creamy formula effortlessly glides across your skin for a long lasting, radiant result. Makes your skin feel pampered and velvety while covering dark areas and blemishes for a perfectly skin tone. Dermatologist Tested Suitable for all skin types, except extremely oily skin  How does ShyCheeeks feel about it? Hmm it seems that whatever written above is actually true! But about the brightening part..im not so sure, because i accidently chose the wrong shade for my skin..Oopsie :( The packaging is pretty good, it comes in a...

how to build self confidence & increase self esteem

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hey everyone! i hope you are feeling fantastic today ♥ today i want to share with you a video that i created a while back, but that i've been thinking about a lot lately - especially since my return from Australia. self confidence 101 took a lot of emotional energy to create, and a lot of time went into making sure that i shared only sound advice with you. in the video i share a little of my journey to becoming a more self confident woman, tips and advice i've learnt along the way and practical steps on how you can get there too. i believe that true confidence is something that can be learnt - it's not something you are born with. so without further ado, please check out the video, and then read on for more of my story, as well as tips, links and further advice... so, i hope that this has inspired you to live without fear, and to take charge of your life! once i'd uploaded this i got lots of emails from people who've had difficulty making big decisions, or who suff...

La Femme by Lala ~ mid- summer collection 2011

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La Femme by Lala’s mid- summer collection in stores now Lahore 10th October 2011: The house of Lala presents La Femme latest collection. La Femme by Lala’s latest collection draws inspiration from the perception of Pakistani's internationally - this latest collection looks to alter such negative stereotypes by presenting a collection that is vibrant in colour and design, indeed reflecting Pakistan's vibrancy as a nation and as a fashion industry. The new La Femme midsummer collection consist of prints in colours such as pastel pink, royal purple, electric blue, sunflower yellow, bougainvillea fuchsia and the subtle beige. Every La Femme print includes a chiffon dupatta with extensive detailed thread embroidery for the neckline.  The House of Lala’s La Femme line is their high end custom designer line steeped in the embroidered aesthetic. Indeed the ethos of La Femme are designs that combine existing tradition within a contemporary context. Having started as a simple trading ho...

Ellis Faas Autumn Set 2011 ~ Review + Swatches

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Hi Guys! For the 2011 autumn season, Ellis has selected a gift set of three, best-selling products that work together as a great team. The set contains: the petrol Milky Eyes E204 the black Mascara E401 the deep-cherry Creamy Lips L102 Ellis Faas based the whole collection of her brand on the colours that by nature exist in every human body. From all tones of foundation to every lipstick and eyeshadow, the shades are inspired by the human body’s owns colours. From the tawny peach of a freckle to the pure, vivid red that pulses through our veins, the ELLIS FAAS Human Colours collection looks to the human palette for inspiration. The colours that exist naturally in our bodies are complex and rich, but they're also universal, shared by each and every one of us. Based on this universal spectrum, ELLIS FAAS Human Colours complement all skin tones, and when it comes to looking one's best, what better way to highlight a great feature or mask an imperfection than with tones and hues th...

its a HAUL-IDAY!

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Ahh finally, ShyCheeeks is Back in Pakistan! Sorry for being not so regular on posting..im busy cleaning and setting up the house, and not to forget my back pain..ugh, i feel like an old lady..lol :P Hmm well, its my First HAUL Post..i don't usually do HAUL posts but i wanted to share with you sweeties the stuff i bought, yayy! :) Heres a quick look of what i bought! And now lemme introduce you with all these babies one by one, starting with the Naked Palette ;) Ahh im SO EXCITED to get my hands on this..i waited for this for a LONG LONG Time! I bought this online, from www.beautybay.com Here are my 8 NYX Jumbo Pencils! Shades from front to back: Yogurt, Electric Blue, Iced Mocha, Strawberry Pink, Lemon, Milk, Purple Velvet, and Slate My Lip liners (left to right): Deep Red, Citrine, Tangerine NYX Eyeshadow in Black NYX Round Lipsticks in (left to right): Doll, Gem, Celene, Elektra All NYX Products are purchased online from www.cherryculture.com Finally, i got my MAC Fix+ And my MA...

an introduction to natural toothcare

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hey everyone! hope all is well in your life at the moment ♥ today i want to share a little more info about natural toothcare with you all - it's something that i'd been putting off for ages. saying to myself 'well, everyone uses Colgate, so it must be fine', but i'm fairly certain that that's probably not the case, and if you start to understand more about what's in it and how much you digest each time you brush. did you know that one less than 1 tube of toothpaste can actually poison a child so much that they die? yep, there's even a warning on the packet. so, what do you think that's actually doing to you? there are so many unexplained illnesses in the world - so many diseases and auto-immune attacks that science can't fathom yet. one day we will, and we'll all be really shocked by our past behaviour. i picture myself sat down to dinner when i'm 70, chatting with my grandkids about how much food we gorged on, how we were able to fly whe...

Cover Correction Concealer by Adorn Mineral Cosmetics ~ Review + Swatches

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Hi Guys, im back with another Review! Concealer is a must have for me, i can live without foundations..but not without a concealer ;) i have in spotlight The Adorn Mineral Cosmetics Cover Correction Concealer! Let me share some information about the company first.. Adorn Mineral Cosmetics is Australia's Toxic Free Luxury Cosmetics Adorn is 100% natural,TOXIC FREE, pure mineral and organic make-up suitable for women of any age, ethnicity or skin type.  Our formulations are calming to the skin, making them ideal for women prone to sensitivities; and being fragrance-free, they are particularly compatible with delicate skin, giving a sheer, natural, flawless coverage. Adorn's eco-friendly and sustainable cosmetics are of the highest quality, celebrated by make-up artists, stylists, celebrities, dancers and models. Once Adorned you will never go back to using your old make-up again! The best thing: its Not Tested on Animals, a Vegan, Cruelty Free, Halal Cosmetic Company! Lets jump o...

[Press Release] Capri launches Capri Deep Cleansing Facewash!

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Beauty & Personal Care Brand Capri launch an exciting innovation to mark their entry into skin care: the Capri Deep Cleansing Facewash (03 October 2011): Capri, Pakistan’s historic beauty and personal care brand is proud to announce the new Capri Deep Cleansing Facewash marking the brand’s entry into skin care. With its technological superiority manifest in the Capri Deep Cleansing Facewash, the brand brings to Pakistani women a commitment to fresh and purified skin, cleansed of daily oil and grime with clear open pores. Indeed the entry into skin care marks the fourth major innovation by Capri in 2011, followed by the introduction of their new soft packaging for soaps, the launch of four distinct soaps in Pink, Blue, White and Green and their critically acclaimed Capri Moisturising Handwash.  In keeping with the brands’ philosophy of capturing natural goodness and beauty through engaging time tested ingredients, Capri Deep Cleansing Facewash, is enriched with Cucumber and Aloe...

the importance of protein for beautiful skin!

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hey everyone! i hope you are all having a beautiful day :) it's been wonderfully sunny in England lately - everyone keeps thanking me for bringing back some of the Ozzie sunshine! how unusual to get the 3rd hottest day of the year on the 2nd of october?! anyway, i'm not complaining... here is a video that i filmed with Tracy, The Love Vitamin , whilst i was down under. we decided to switch the camera on and talk a little about protein, our experience of it and a bit more of it's importance for your health. keep reading onwards for more of an in depth chat about protein and skin: protein is of vital importance to good looking skin, and a well functioning body - it contains the building blocks that help our cells function normally and keep stable. without protein, i've noticed that my skin gets really out of shape, and loses it's natural 'glow'. there are many different sources of protein - meat, fish, eggs, dairy, pulses, nuts, and vegetables. but which is th...