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February Favourites

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My skin and hair have been super dry this month, because of the central heating and all. Orofluido Sahara is a miracle in a bottle. I didn't really appreciate is as much before this month, but now it became one of my HG's for treating dry hair. My hair was so dry, even my trusted Joico treatment failed to moisturise my dried up mop, but as soon as I spritzed some Sahara on my hair, it immediately restored it to a normal state. You know what, I dismissed their claim about the product being tested in Sahara as extravagant marketing, but there may actually be some truth to that. I think it is protecting from extreme dryness, as I find that since I applied it generously, my hair hasn't felt as dry as usual even on later days. Nuxe Prodigieuse Or is another product I used on my hair to give it some shine, but lately I've been using it as an illuminating base under foundation and it works brilliantly. The shimmer is quite discreet, so it gives that Victoria Secret b...

Preview: Hello Petite Bunnies!

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Look what landed in my post today. Aren't they cute? These are called Petite Gloss Bar by a Korean brand TonyMoly . There is a big selection of colours, but I just got two: Juicy Peach , or as I call it Mr. Happy, and Juicy Orange , or my Mr. Grumpy. I just got them, so I have to test them, do proper pictures and all the rest, but fret not there will be a detailed post about them sometime in March. I got them on eBay for 6$ each (4.6€) from this seller . I think Mr.Grumpy (Juicy Orange) is the cutest thing I've seen, it reminds me of grumpy kitty one of my favourite memes. I'm writing February favourites now and it will be up sometime today or tomorrow, but for now thanks for reading.

Sweet Touch Glam'n'Shine in Satin Peach ~ Review + Swatch

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There always is a product that just tempts me to own it..I just love marble design on blushes! The Sweet Touch Glam'n'Shine instantly caught my attention, keep on reading to find out if its worth your money or not! ;) What they say? Sweet Touch is a renowned brand name in skin care and color cosmetics category and adheres to the highest European quality standards. Its extensive product line includes makeup for eyes, lips, nails and skin, its uniqueness lies in the broad spectrum of color shades. It is available in all major retail outlets, beauty salons and cosmetic stores in Pakistan and in other countries as well and is manufactured in Europe under high quality standards. (Well i couldn't find any information about this blush on the internet, sorry) ShyCheeeks Experience Starting off with a little 'first impressions' talk..I saw this blush and loved the combination of colors in it, this can be used as a highlighter or blush..The color shade is Satin Peach, but whe...

New Essence Goodies Part 2

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I reviewed the Match2Cover cream concealer and get big lashes waterproof mascara in the first part . Now it's time for all the lip stuff. As soon as I saw these in the promo pictures, I put them on my wishlist. I have matte lip creams from Manhattan and Nyx, and I have often gushed over them here. I could hardly wait to get them and I wasn't disappointed because these are amazing! There are four colours, I got the two darker ones: Smooth Berry and Silky Red . The other two are neutral shades, but too dark for me and I didn't get them because I find dark nudes look ridiculous on me. Packaging is the same as at Stay with Me lip gloss, nothing fancy and with a standard doe foot applicator. These babies are sooo pigmented . I got one dot on the back of my hand and the colour got everywhere, so beware of that plus keep in mind that it stains you skin. If I go straight to the comparison with other matte lip creams I have from Manhattan and Nyx, I'd say they are more like cou...

New Essence Goodies Part 1

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And again essence released a bunch of new makeup as they do so often. I got three things that are new in the permanent range, a colour changing lip balm from the newest Oz The Great and Powerful TE and a mascara that has been in the permanent range for a while. That little red pot from Catrice is a part of the Neo Geisha LE. I'll do this in two parts, the second will feature lip products and I'll post it very soon (I have the pictures already, I just have to write the reviews).  First up is the Match2Cover cream concealer:  The idea here is that you have two shades of concealer in one product and you either use one, or mix the two to get the perfect match for your skin. It is a great idea, I'll give them that, but the product leaves much to be desired.  Starting with the packaging.  It's simple, plastic, the lid stays shut and doesn't feel flimsy. It is small, compact and good for travelling.  The texture is what left me disappointed. It feels creamy in the p...

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color in Golden Conduct ~ Review + Swatches

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Hey Beauties :) Heres my First encounter with Magnetic Nail Polish! What they Say? 3-D Nail Art in Seconds! Revolutionary formula infused with metallic particles that move when exposed to the specially designed magnet to create an extraordinary effect. Directions to Use: STEP 1: Apply 1 coat of base coat. Shake Magnetic Nail Color to activate. Remove overcap with magnet and set aside. Apply 1 coat of Magnetic Nail Color to all 10 nails and let dry. STEP 2: Apply a thick second coat of color to 1 nail and immediately hold the built-in magnet over the nail. Rest the guide just below the cuticle without touching the wet nail polish. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat for all 10 nails and let dry. Finish with top coat. Isin't it so cool? ;) I never had a complain with the quality of Sally Hansen Nail polishes, this one also applied smoothly..Even one thin coat of this nail polish was pretty opaque, by the time i finished coating all five fingers my first finger nail was dry..then i did a thic...

Product of the Week #4

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I found this little gem, while searching for something else. I probably shouldn't put something that has been so long discontinued in my Product of the Week post, but it just enraptured me and brought back so many memories. I've been a L'occitane costumer for a long time and they had this amazing vanilla fragrance called Eau des Vanilliers. It is the best vanilla fragrance I ever smelled and I wore it throughout my high school years, all up to the point when they discontinued it. By the time I discovered it's not sold anymore, all the bottles were gone from the shelves and I couldn't buy one last bottle.  I've completely forgotten that I have the solid perfume somewhere and I was so happy when I found it hidden in some drawer. I dab a small amount on my wrists and I keep sniffing them. It is such a comforting scent of oriental vanilla with some flowery notes (predominantly orchid). I wish they would still sell it, or at least do a LE with som...

Jewellery by C & H Jewellery ~ Review

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Its been a while since my last jewellery post..Heres what i got from C & H Jewellery :) Who they Are? C & H Jewellery is an order based service .. they order on your demand and the order takes 3 to 4 weeks to reach..Their mission is to provide our customers with the best quality products at cheap prices! Lady Bug Earrings: 299 PKR [Product Link Here] Bracelet: 299 PKR [Product Link Here] Ring: 380 PKR [Product Link Here] Butterfly Necklace: 450 PKR [Product Link Here] Earrings: 350 PKR [Product Link Here] ShyCheeeks Experience The stuff came packed securely in a little box, C & H Jewellery is a Lahore based service..Just like many others out there who order different designs of jewellery for you..I was going throught their in-stock items Available for delivery and it looked pretty good variety and price wise..These above designs i got are also available for immediate delivery! These Jewellery designs are not restricted to any particular age group..I will love wearing all th...

My Everyday Brushes

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I've only done one post about brushes and even that was two years ago. I think it's time for a well overdue updated version. I don't own a massive collection of brushes and 90% of them are very affordable or drugstore brushes. I use most, but these are the ones I rely on the most on a day to day basis. I use one brush for more than one job, mainly because I find it too excessive to use a different brush for each thing and I'm too lazy to clean them often. Starting with foundation I use one of these three: Real Techniques Expert Face brush - My favourite brush for foundation. It's denser than the rest I own and it blends foundation perfectly, leaving no streaks, just an even flawless base. Healthy Mix foundation in particular works just fabulous in conjunction with this brush. I'm pretty much in love with it. It's more narrow from the side, making it a good choice for contouring, but you have to use a light hand because it grabs a lot of colour and the same...