Daily Beauty tips

 Hey Guys! Sorry for the lack of posts these days, im in islamabad these days :) Okay so ThankYou EVERYONE who participated in my Giveaway, there sure are lots and lots of entries! And ThankYou BH Cosmetics for sponsoring this giveaway :) So, the Lucky Winner Receiving the Palette is.. Madiha Ilyas Congratulations Madiha, please email me your address within 48 hours with your shipping details :) All of you who didn't win..Don't be sad..theres always a next time ;) Once again, ThankYou BH Cosmetics..and Congratulations to the Winner! ..till then, takecare :) ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Today, our spotlight product is the Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation! What they Say? Unique Natural Shine Control Complex for up to 12 hours flawless matte coverage Long-lasting shine control formula Combats the causes of shine all day long Full coverage that hides imperfections Skin looks fresh and naturally matte Sensitive Skin Assured ShyCheeeks Experience Lets see if it really lives upto what it says! Unique Natural Shine Control Complex for up to 12 hours flawless matte coverage?  No Long-lasting shine control formula?  No Combats the causes of shine all day long?  No Full coverage that hides imperfections?  No Skin looks fresh and naturally matte?  No Sensitive Skin Assured?  Umm yea, maybe Heres the swatch.. [Blended] I have used it in summers, when my skin is on the peak of getting oily, and this fails really badly! The texture of this foundation is very watery and sheer..you can build up the coverage though On my oily skin, it doesn't feel heavy but af...

Everyone loves normal problem-free skin! Mine gets really oily in the summers and dry/combination in winters, so i always looks for products that actually are oil absorbing..because even in winters, if a apply foundation or moisturizers my T-zone becomes oily after an hour or two :( Lets see how the smashbox photo finish primer worked :) What they Say? Our latest primer innovation! Our new oil-free, 60% water based primer is ideal for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. This silky blend of vitamins and antioxidants helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin and can be worn alone or under foundation to increase its longevity. The revolutionary formula has oil absorbers for a smooth matte finish all day, light diffusers to minimize the appearance of imperfections, and vitamin C and peptides to help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future. Now in a sleek tube for perfect dispensing-down to the last drop! Winner of Allure Mag...

Hello Beauties! Lets talk about the Beautyuk Lip Lust today :) What they Say? Lips, lips, oh luscious lips! Richly pigmented and lightly scented gloss to bring a new dimension to any look. Flavoured with papaya, mint or strawberry and applied with a soft and svelte applicator, everything about this gloss leaves you feeling all warm inside! We decided on "superfantabulous" as the best overall description  11 brilliant shades to choose from! My Experience Its a lipgloss in a Squeezy tube, which is pretty good..even if your don't close the cap tight, it wont start spilling everywhere..which i think is nice! It has a nice scent to it, and feels very hydrating on the lips..i love the fact its non-sticky, and the pigmentation is good too! I didn't notice any smearing with this gloss..The shine, like every lips gloss starts to fade in an hour but the colors stays put on my lips for 3 to 4 hours, after that you might need to re-apply it Heres the swatch.. Its a very wearable ...

this is a question i used to ask myself all the time - and i was highly confused about what the right answer was because i had so many opinions to choose from... the conclusion i have decided upon, and found to be true is that it's different for each person. you need to get in touch with your face, and decide each night whether or not it needs a little extra moisture. your jawline is a pretty accurate reader of this - and you'll soon get to learn how frequently you need to apply moisturiser. when i was going through my Dr Hauschka phase, i stopped moisturising at night time altogether, and that led to some really bad skincare issues, like acne and dehydration. it was only once i re-introduced nightly moisturising that my skin began to improve and heal. so, my current routine is to moisturise every other night (most of the time, but sometimes a little more), and that seems to keep my skin in check. i use my regular Sukin facial moisturiser, rather than some expensive 'night...

Ladies, Get Organised! Ellis Clips are especially for organizing the Ellis Faas Pens Heres how they look like :) I connect three of the clips below! What they Say? After having created the award-winning ELLIS HOLDER, Ellis Faas has taken a new step in solving makeup portability: the ELLIS CLIPS.?The ELLIS CLIPS can connect any amount of our signature pens - from two to as many as you like. The concept is brilliant in its simplicity: just connect the clips to each other and slide in the pens. You can roll them up and take out just the pen you want to use without disconnecting the chain. They are actually made of plastic, but they do look nice and metallic! The Ellis Holder is more like an organizer for the vanity table, these clips are nice if you're travelling or you are a makeup artist who has to carry the pens around in your purse or handbag :) They connect with each other to make a chain, you just slide your pens through to keep them in one place..and you don't have to disco...

Moisturisers.. in summers, i try to stay far far away from these babies, but winters make me want them..my skin just makes a total U-turn! Lets see how is this one.. What they Say? Light and gentle, this easily absorbed moisturising lotion is ideal for combination, oily or problem skin. This finely balanced blend of naturally active skin-conditioning ingredients includes borage oil (a rich source of the essential fatty acid GLA), echinacea, hops, avocado oil, panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and natural antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin E to replace lost moisture and help protect your skin, leaving it soft and smooth with a naturally healthy glow. Massage into face and neck, morning and night, after Instant Boost Skin Tonic. Includes borage and avocado to lightly moisturise and balance the skin. Suitable for combination/oily skin This is actually the 3rd step of the cleanse, tone, and moisturize steps of Liz Earl! After using the first two steps, the Cleanser [review here] and the ...

hello wonderful readers! i hope you are having a very happy new year so far. i just wanted to let you in on my latest video, where i show you what i got for christmas and update you on a few things that will be happening in 2012, and some of the resolutions i made for this year... 2011 was an epic year:  - i published my first book, which received really good feedback from the press and blogosphere in general. you can check out healthy breakfast recipes on amazon , if you haven't seen it yet!  - i reached over 3,000 subscribers on my alissaevelyn youtube channel! and started my notjustapples channel full of recipes and advice for type 1 diabetics, like myself.  - i travelled to australia all by myself, and lived there for 3 months :) i met amazing people, saw forest fires, went to a Kate Miller Heidke gig, ate kangaroo, went on a roadtrip and lived on a retirement village.  - i made some delicious, unsual and healthy food on my food blog, not just apples , whi...

Getting lots and lots of eyeshadows in one place is just exciting! But are these eyeshadow palettes worth buying? Lets check the BH Cosmetics 88 Tropical Palette Today :) What they Say? Devastate them all with your sexy, tropical shimmer. Warm summer sands gleam with fresh ocean sprays of crystalline blues and sea jewel greens. Sunburst oranges and fiery pinks burn with glimmering glamour. Soft pelican grays and pearly browns add a hint of coolness. Our stunning shimmers are as reflective and sparkly as a summer-kissed ocean. Try them with our soothing Eye and Lip Primer for even longer-lasting glow. This Palette has a pretty good selection of colors on more of a wearable side! i am not a huge fan of shimmery shadows..but just because of the colors in this palette, i love it ;) You need a good primer for the eyeshadows to show up more opaque and intense You're getting 88 colors, that means there will be similarities in few shades..which is not much of an issue, the eyeshadow pans ...

Hello Lovelies :) In this Dry harsh climate, you really want something to refresh your face instantly..Here, the Liz Earl Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer comes! What they Say? This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothes and brightens your skin. Gentle and alcohol-free, it also adds a fine layer of moisture. Pour onto a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck after using Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time. Naturally active ingredients include organic aloe vera to revitalise and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin. Winters are finally here in Karachi, and the dryness it brings is really terrible! You seriously need something on your face and body to retain its moisture..in this case, i actually love this toner! It stays on my dressing table, i love spraying it in the morning and at night..and especially when i come out from...