Hiya beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Well this week I have been nominated for a "Tag Post". I love doing tag posts as they are different from routine posts and let us share our personal experiences and thoughts on many aspects. This time I was tagged by Fatemah Sajwani of What Fatemah Says for the "Would you Rather...??? Beauty Edition Tag". Thank you Fatemah for nominating me for this fun tag. Let's see how this tag works...

Tag Post: Would You Rather...??? Beauty Edition

Okay so for this tag we have to follow the following basic rules...

• Answer these tag questions.
• Thank the blogger who tagged you and link back her blog in your tag post.
• Tag any 5 bloggers whose tag post you would like to read

I have thanked Fatemah already so let's move to the tag questions :D


1. Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice make-up or Nice hair and no make-up?
Ans: Messy hair and nice makeup of course. In fact I go out often with messy hair n very nice makeup... lol that's my look :P

2. Would you rather shave your eyebrows or have your eyelashes fall out?
Ans: Hahaha this one made me laugh. Well, I won't dare to shave my eyebrows ever, they already are so thin rather I would take the pain of falling lashes.

3. Would you rather be forced to shop at only MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?
Ans: Sephora because it has more brands, better options and am not much of a MAC-FAN. So yeah, Sephora for sure.

4. Would you rather wear lipgloss/lipliner look or 80’s perm?
Ans: 80's perm, not at all. The only option am left with is lipgloss/lipliner look so okay I'd go for it.

5. Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?
Ans: Overdone foundation and foundation lines look much worse. So I would rather leave the house with overdone blush. I don't mine that, it looks better in pictures and fades with time :D

6. Would you rather wear MC Hammer pants or biker shorts in public?
Ans: lol well I wish there were more options here but anyhow, I would rather go for MC Hammer pants.

7. Would you rather have a bad orange-y spray tan or really weird tan lines that can’t be covered?
Ans: I think bad orange-y spray tan is a better option at least that can be covered..lol

8. Would you rather have a bad haircut or bad hair color?
Ans: I would rather have a bad haircut. That can be fixed, I mean you hair grow back with time or you can pin or tie them up. I have had many bad haircuts in past. Bad hair color would look even worse.

9. Would you rather have YouTube or twitter taken away forever?
Ans: Well youtube is already blocked in Pakistan. But I really wish it gets unblocked soon. I would rather easily leave twitter as I don't use it a lot.

10. Would you rather give up using makeup brushes or mascara?
Ans: Mascara. Yeah. for some reason, I don't use mascara a lot.


So that's all. Fatemah, thank you so much once again. I really enjoyed answering all these questions. In fact they all made me laugh. It was such a fun tag post.

Now time for my nominations:

Shumaila From Beauty Redefine
Shehrzad of Pretty Peachy and Pink
Shiza from the Shiza's Blog
Umaima from Dudettes Talk
Zubaida from Glam Up Girls

I will be waiting for ur posts lovelies... :)


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Hey beauties,

Hope you all doing great. This year I started paying more attention to skin care products and established a basic skin care regimen. I now also try to use a proper cleanser to remove my makeup instead of directly washing my face to remove it. My favorite product to do this job is Nivea Visage Refreshing Cleansing Milk. Luckily few weeks ago, I got the chance to try this little bottle of Bioderma Sensibio Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution. I was so excited to try this much raved about cleanser. So let's get to the review and see if it really is worth the hype or not...

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution

About The Product:
At the cutting edge of innovation, BIODERMA has pioneered micellar solutions. Specially formulated for sensitive, normal to dry skins, the Sensibio H2O micelle solution gently cleanses face and eyes. It removes water-resistant make-up.

The micelles contained in its formula effectively micro-emulsify impurities while maintaining the skin’s balance (soap-free, physiological pH).

Soothing and decongesting active ingredients prevent the feelings of irritation often caused by cleansing.

How To Use:

• Soak a cotton pad with Sensibio H2O and cleanse the face and eyes and/or remove any make-up.
• Repeat the application until the cotton pad remains clean.
• It needs no rinsing, but it is essential to dry your skin. Dry gently. Dab your face with a clean cotton towel.

My Experience:
I have been using this cleanser since the day I got it to remove my makeup at night. I have to agree with its claim of being an "ultra mild cleanser". It really is gentle and is not drying at all. Although my Nivea Visage Cleanser is very gentle on skin too. But somehow when I use that to remove my eye makeup, my eyes kinda get greasy, and watery because of the milky consistency of that cleanser. I am glad that this cleanser doesn't irritate my eyes at all and I can safely use it to remove my eye makeup too.

Now coming to its performance as a cleanser/makeup remover. I soak a cotton pad with this solution and wipe my face with the pad gently to remove the makeup. It effectively breaks down makeup, especially foundation, concealer, eyeshadow and blusher in just one swipe. But when it comes to waterproof eyeliner, it doesn't easily remove that in just one swipe and I need to work a bit harder. Even after using multiple pads soaked in this solution, it still leaves a very thin line of eyeliner close to my lash line. However, it removes the rest of the makeup really effectively and quickly.

Cotton Pad Soaked with Bioderma Sensibio Micelle Solution

Left: With thick layer of foundation and more makeup (before using the cleaner) - Right: Makeup removed (after using the cleanser)

I love how this cleanser makes my skin feel tighter, smoother and cleaner after use. Overall, its a great cleanser and makes the makeup removing task a lot easier. Its great for those with sensitive skin as its not harsh on skin. I definitely recommend you to try this.

The Goods:

• Gentle on skin
• Suitable for all skin types
• Effectively and quickly removes makeup (even the thickest layer of foundation)
• Safe to use on eyes
• Makes skin feel tighter and smoother after use

The Bads:

• Does not easily remove waterproof eyeliner/mascara

Price & Availability: Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micelle Solution is now available at leading cosmetics/drugstores in major cities of Pakistan for Rs 1000-1500. In Islamabad you can find this at D.Watson and Shams. Got this mini bottle from Facebook page Trends n Brands.

For further details join Bioderma Pakistan on Facebook.




My Rating:4.5/5...!!!


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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing good. As I have pretty sensitive skin, therefore am very particular about my skincare products. Am a huge fan of all natural/organic skin care products. Luckily few weeks back I got the chance to try this Oats & Green Tea Face Pack by Jo's Organic Beauty. I am already in love with their chocolate scrub. I have been trying this face pack for a while now. So let's see if Jo's Organic has impressed me with this product or not...

Jo's Organic Beauty Oats & Green Tea Face Pack

Jo's Organic Beauty Oats & Green Tea Face Pack

What Jo's Organic Claims:

A fine compact of natural herbs with green tea extracts with anti-oxidants properties penetrates deeply to detoxify skin, gently draw out impurities, and unclog pores, helping skin ultra-hydrate from deeper layer, hence recovering it from the damage caused by sun, humidity and temperature changes in between different seasons.
Blended with organic Oats, Almonds and fruits extract to effectively balance, condition, sooth, soften and moisturize skin. This power pack gently smooth, rejuvenate skin, and restores the radiance of healthy skin.
You will love the way this pack makes your skin feel, stick to a healthy natural feed for your skin with Jo’s Organic Beauty.
Designed for all skin types. 
 
How To Use:

• Make paste by adding a small amount of the appropriate rosewater, milk, honey or yogurt, until the mixture achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. 
• Apply mixture for 20 min. 
• Wash off with water.

Jo's Organic Beauty Oats & Green Tea Face Pack Paste Made with Milk

My Experience:
Since I have dry/combination skin so I just use milk to make the paste. You can alternatively use yogurt or rose water to make the paste and can also add honey for additional benefits. The paste applies easily on the face and its smell somehow reminds me of Cerelac (children cereal). The smell is not at all bothersome (But I actually feel like tasting it...lol). After 7 to 10 minutes of applying the paste, you can feel the face pack drying and your skin tightening. I leave the paste on my face for about 20 minutes or more and then wash my face to remove it. I don't feel the need to use any cleanser or face wash afterwards.
 
I have used this face pack a couple of times and I have to admit, it really leaves your skin feeling so soft, fresh and super smooth. Its neither drying nor over moisturizing and leaves the skin feeling just perfect. It is suitable for all skin types. The best part is, it is not at all harsh on skin. My Mom also tried this face pack and it worked really well on her aging skin too.

Before and After Applying Jo's Organic Beauty Oats & Green Tea Face Pack

Jo's Organic again has impressed me with this product. It is good for all skin types but is particularly great for dry/dull skin in winters. It immediately makes the skin feel fresh, soft and slightly radiant. After continuously using this face pack for a couple of weeks you will definitely see much improvement in your skin.

The Goods:

• Made with all natural ingredients
• Is not harsh on skin
• Freshens the skin
• Great for dry/dull skin in winters
• Leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth
• Suitable for all skin types

The Bads:

• Not available locally and can be purchased online only

Price & Availability: Jo's Organic Oats & Green Tea Face Pack is available in 100gms pouch at their Facebook Page for Rs 500/- only.



My Rating: 4.5/5


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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. So its the last week of 2014 and this year is going to reach its end in just few days. If I look back at the journey of 2014, this year was full of ups and downs for me. The starting of this year was not very favorable for me. I had been sick for a while and felt quite low but Alhamdulilah things got better as months passed. This year taught me a lot, increased my faith and really taught me so many things.

I went through some bad days in starting of this year, but Alhamdulilah I was blessed with many good days and special memories too. I achieved many blogging benchmarks, bought a lot of makeup, many products from brands that were on my wishlist, made many new blogger friends, exchanged a lot of gifts and did much more. Some special & happiest moments of this year include:

- Getting awarded with Gold Medal in MBA
- Sending Eid gifts to and receiving Eid gifts from fellow bloggers
- Getting my first PR samples
- Becoming Sigma Beauty affiliate
- Earning through blog sale (that was a new experience :D)

and many more.... Indeed there is much more to be grateful for.... Alhamdulilah :)

Okay so enough talking about the year and let's come back to the main point of this post. Today am sharing my 2014 makeup/beauty favorites with you. There are many things that I wanted to share in this post. But I decided to keep maximum three things in each category.  So let's take a look at my 2014 makeup/beauty favorites....

Makeup/Beauty Favorites of 2014

Eyes:

Starting with eyes. My top three picks of the year are:

1- Sigma Beauty Brow Expert Kit (See first impressions and swatches here)
2- Makeup Revolution Welcome to the Pleasuredome Palette
3- Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara

Favorite Eye Products of 2014

Face:

For face, my three best picks are shared below.

1- Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in shade Classic Ivory
2- LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in shade Creamy Beige (Read review here)
3- ELF Makeup Mist & Set Spray

Favorite Face Products of 2014

Lips:

Deciding just 3 favorites for this category was the hardest task for a lipstickholic like me. I bought so many amazing lip shades this year that I love a lot. But since I have to share just 3, my top 3 favorites are:

1- Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain in shade "Honey Love" (Read review here)
2- Wet n wild Mega Last Lip Color in shade "Pinker Bell"
3- DMGM Xtreme Matte Chubby Stick in shade "Wax Apple" (Read review here)

Favorite Lip Products of 2014

Blushers:

So here are my three favorite blushers that I bought this year. Although I got this Tarte deluxe amazonian clay blush (from Chic to Cheek set) just last week. But mine mine....am so in love with it. Love the shade, love the finish and the texture. This has to be on top of my 2014 favorites list for sure.

1- Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Deluxe in shade "Day Dream"
2- Makeup Revolution Powder Blush in shade "Sugar"
3- The Balm INSTAIN Blush in shade "Swiss Dot" (Read review here)

Favorite Blushers of 2014

Highlighters:

This is the only category where I have only two favorite products to share. My favorite highlighters from this year are...

1- The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
2- MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter in shade "Iridescent Gold" (Read review here)

Favorite Highlighters

Brushes & Tools:

Alhamdulilah this year I managed to get all the basic brushes I need in my collection. My favorite brushes and tools are:

1- Sigma E-55 Eye Shading Brush
2- Real Techniques Starter Set
3- Real Techniques Core Collection.

Favorite Brushes/Tools of 2014

Skin Care:

And last but not the least we have the skin care favorites of 2014. This year, I payed more attention to my skin and tried to establish a basic skin care regimen. I tried a lot of new skin care products and still am trying new products. My top 3 skin care picks from this year are...

1- JO's Organic Chocolate Face Scub (Read review here)
2- St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Facial Moisturizer
3- Nivea Visage Refreshing Cleansing Milk

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That's all.... :D

Alhamdulilah, I really am so grateful to Allah for making many of my wishes come true this year related to blogging, life, makeup/beauty products and much more :)


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Hey lovelies,


Hope you all are enjoying the foggy winters. Keep yourself warm and cozy and yes don't forget to take extra care of your skin too. Today am going to review a product that is a winter skin saviour for me. It's Jo's Organic Beauty Chocolate Scrub. Sounds yummm right..??? So let's see what I have to say about this product...

Jo's Organic Chocolate Scrub

Jo's Organic Chocolate Scrub

Jo's Organic Chocolate Scrub

What Jo's Organic Claims About This Product:
JO’s Organic chocolate face scrub is a bundle of skin rejuvenating, hydrating, and soothing skin care. Its magical properties will give you results such as:

• Imparts glow to face
• Moisturizes the skin
• Prevents Wrinkles
• Anti-oxidant & anti-aging
• Prevents blemishes
• Increases Collagen production

How To Use:
- Apply Jo's Organic Scrub to clean wet face
- Massage thoroughly in circular motion (Don't rub too hard)
- Rinse off with water
- For best results use it before bed time/night so that natural ingredients used in the product may get sufficient time to work


My Experience:
When I opened the little jar containing Jo's organic scrub, the first thing I noticed was the divine chocolaty smell of this scrub. It smells sooooo yum and delicious. I have been using this scrub on weekly basis since I got this and I must say this is so far the best facial scrub that I have tried for my dry/combination skin. The best part is its all organic and is not harsh on skin. I have sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate my skin at all. It effectively exfoliates dry/dead skin and removes blackheads. I must say my skin feels baby soft after using this scrub. 
  
This scrub exfoliates and moisturizes the skin at the same time so its a great winters scrub. The only thing I would complaint about this scrub is that it leaves your face feeling slightly oily or should I say over-moisturized after use. This is probably because it contains pure Belgian chocolate as a base ingredient. But this shouldn't bother those with extremely dry skin. I like to use this scrub once or twice a week at night and I follow the same method described above to use it. However, I feel the need to wash my face with a mild cleanser or face wash afterwards to wash away that oily layer that it leaves. After washing my face, my skin feels super soft and all clean.
 
Overall, I love this scrub and it is definitely my HG facial scrub especially for winters. I love how it smells. It really exfoliates the skin well and makes my skin feel super soft and moisturized. Thanks to this scrub I no more have to worry about any dry skin in winters. It definitely is a winter skin saviour for me.


The Goods:
Exfoliates the skin well
Smells delicious
Hydrates and soothes the skin
Makes the skin feel super soft with continuous use
Overall a great scrub for winters

The Bads:
Leaves the skin feeling slightly oily after use



Price & Availability:  This Jo's Organic Chocolate Scrub is available online at their Facebook Page for Rs 500/- (almost $5) only.
Currently they are having holiday sale and are offering 20% off on all of their products.



My Rating: 4.5/5


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Heya beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. I tried a new lipstick recently and loving it for winters. Yes am talking about the Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick in shade "Rebel with Cause". I used this lipstick in my recent purple subtle makeup look and many of you loved this shade a lot. So today am reviewing this beauty for all of you.

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick in shade "Rebel with Cause"

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick in shade "Rebel with Cause"

When I got this lipstick, honestly I wasn't expecting much from it. But when I swatched this lipstick for the first time, I was seriously amazed and fell in love with the shade and its finish immediately. This lipstick is so so so creamy and glides really smoothly on lips. It feels very moisturizing and is great for dry/chapped lips in winters. It is very pigmented and provides medium but buildable coverage. The finish of this lipstick is silky/satin. The staying power of this lipstick is pretty great too and it lasts on lips for almost 4-5 hours (which is pretty great for a drugstore lipstick) and then fades evenly.

The shade "Rebel with Cause" is a beautiful berry shade with some hint of fuchsia in it. When swatched on arm, it looks more like a fuchsia pink shade, but on lips, it appear as a gorgeous berry shade. I have heard that this shade is considered as a perfect dupe for MAC Rebel. Since I don't own MAC Rebel, so I can't compare the two. But yeah as per the comparison swatches I have seen on net, this definitely looks close enough to MAC Rebel. I don't think I need to get MAC Rebel now as I already have this beautiful shade. Now time to share swatches of this gorgeous berry shade...

Makeup Revolution "Rebel with Cause" Swatched on Arm (one Swipe)

Makeup Revolution "Rebel with Cause" Lip Swatch

Makeup Revolution "Rebel with Cause" Lip Swatch

Overall, this lipstick has really impressed with its formula and performance. I can't believe that it performs so well yet is so inexpensive. This shade is so gorgeous and is perfect for winters. I definitely recommend you to try these lipsticks and am gonna pick more colors for myself soon.


The Goods:

• Glides smoothly on lips
• Moisturizing
• Great Pigmentation
• Good Staying power 
• Affordable

The Bads:

• Packaging is not very sturdy

Price & Availability: In Pakistan this lipstick is available online exclusively at Just4girls for PKR 225/- only. Also available online at Makeup Revolution Website for just £1.00.



My Rating: 4.5/5




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Hi there Beauties,

If you are following my blog you would be knowing that am a Sigma Beauty Affiliate now. You can read details on my Affiliate Welcome Package here. As a Sigma Beauty Affiliate, I now keep receiving latest updates on their new product launches and some great discount codes occasionally. Today am sharing the Sigma Beauty December 10% off discount code.

Sigma Beauty December Discount Code

There are some amazing products that Sigma Beauty has launched recently that are on my wishlist including their amazing limited edition Ethereal Radiance Collection.

Ethereal Radiance Collection. Photo Courtesy: Sigma Beauty

Ethereal Radiance Brush Set -Limited Edition Photo Courtesy: Sigma Beauty

I love the lip switch glosses and the Ethereal Radiance Limited Addition Brush Set of this amazing collection.

Do you have anything by Sigma Beauty on your wishlist...??? Then its time to complete your Sigma Beauty wish lists as Sigma Beauty is offering 10% off site wide. Just use the code DEC2014 at Sigma Beauty to avail this amazing discount.

Sigma Beauty December Discount Code

Note: This discount code cannot be combined with any other discount codes or offers. This code is valid till December 31, 2014.


Love,
The Lipstickholic

Hey Beauties,

Hope you all are doing great and enjoying the winters. In this season, our skin requires some extra care to prevent dryness and harsh effects of cold weather. So pamper your skin more often, apply loads of moisturizers and body lotions. And yes, don't forget to take extra care of your hands and feet too. Recently I tried a new product by "Jo's Organic Beauty" to pamper and relax my feet at home. Am talking about the "Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener". So let's see what I have to say about this product.

Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener

Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener

Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener

What Jo's Organic Beauty Claim About This Product:
Give your feet a Candy Treat, with “JO’s Organic candy Foot softener”!
Made with natural minerals and pure oils to soothe rough skin, improve blood circulation & eliminate odor. Leave feet baby soft, smooth and freshly fragrant.

How To Use:

• Wash your feet and scrap dead skin.
• Fill 1/4 of small tub with luke warm water (to cover till ankles)
• Mix 3 full table spoon of JO's Foot Softener.
• While relaxing soak your feet for almost 15 minutes.
• Pat dry and enjoy the great feel.

Using Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener

My Experience:
I tried this product a couple of times and I have to admit, it really makes your feet feel soft and smooth. It also soothes dried and rough skin. The instructions to use this product are mentioned on a small card attached with the jar and I use it according to the instructions mentioned. However, I prefer exfoliating my feet after using this product as it softens the dried/dead skin and makes it perfect for exfoliation. This foot softener has a strong minty smell and sensation. The minty smell definitely helps in eliminating foot odor and leaves your foot fragrant after use. It also makes your feet feel relaxed and a bit cold after usage (because of the minty sensation). I not only tried this product myself but also made my Mom try this. She also admits that this product soothes dried and rough skin, leaves the feet feeling super soft and is perfect for a home pedicure. However, it is not a treatment or solution for very dried/cracked heels.

Left: Before using Candy Foot Softener - Right: After using Candy Foot Softener

My heel after using Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener

Overall, am quite satisfied with the results of this product. It's not a solution for very dried/cracked heels but yes it lives up to it's claim. I love how it leaves my feet feeling soft and smooth. I think this product is perfect for a relaxing pedicure at home.


The Goods:
Leaves the feet feeling soft, smooth and clean
Leaves the feet with a nice minty fragrance
Makes the feet skin perfect for exfoliation (to remove dried/rough skin)
Relaxes the feet
Perfect for a quick pedicure at home

The Bads:
The cold minty sensation is slightly annoying in winters



Price & Availability:  This Jo's Organic Candy Foot Softener is available online at their Facebook Page for Rs 550/- (almost $5) only.



My Rating: 4.5/5


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Heya beauties,


I hope you all are doing well. As second week of December 2014 has almost ended and this year is coming to an end soon. So this month in my "Weekly Asks" segment am trying to ask question that are related to 2014.

Weekly Asks

This week's question is....

    Name the products that you regret buying this year ...???
My Ans: Well actually there is not a long list of products that I regret buying this year. In fact my list of 2014 favorites is much longer. So to answer this I will share just 3 products:

1.  Avon Ideal Flawless Foundation (The coverage was too less, shade was a mismatch and it contained animal fats which I came to know later)
2. ELF Studio Baked Highlighter (The texture was too powdery, was difficult to work with. So it was not a kind of highlighter that worked well on my skin)
3. Catrice Ultimate Shine Gel Lip Color in shade "Don't Fear the Sheer" (The coverage was very very sheer, staying power was average and the shade was too lighter for my liking)

So these are the 3 main products that I regret buying this year. There are a few more but luckily not a lot.

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Hey Beauties,


Hope you all are doing great, having fun and enjoying winters. Today I woke up to this wonderful surprise mail Alhamdulilah that totally made my day. Yes.. I got my Sigma Beauty welcome gift and am officially a "Sigma Beauty Affiliate" now. Yayyyyy....!!!

Sigma Beauty Affiliate Welcome Gift

I applied for the Sigma Beauty Affiliate Program a while ago and after few days of applying I got an email telling that I am now an approved Sigma Beauty Affiliate. This was a big achievement for me, as it was my dream to be a part of Sigma Beauty Affiliate Program. After few days, I got a mail from the lovely Sigma Affiliate Program Coordinator, Kristina, highlighting the important details of the Affiliate Program. She also mentioned that Sigma Beauty will be sending a welcome gift to my address. After 14 days of her email, today I woke up to this lovely surprise package by Sigma Beauty. It was a wonderful surprise for me, as I wasn't expecting my welcome gift to be here this soon. The package made my morning so special and me jump out of my bed earlier today.. :D

Sigma Beauty Welcome Not

I can't express my level of happiness when I opened the care packaging sent by Sigma Beauty. Inside there was a sweet hand written note that made that package even more special. There were two main things that I got in the welcome gift including one Sigma Brow Expert Kit and Sigma E-55 Eye Shading Brush in pink color. Take a look at the things I got.


Sigma E-55 Pink Brush:
I so needed a flat dense eye shadow brush to apply the base eyeshadow. This one is just perfect for that. This brush has soft and dense bristles and yes pink is my favorite color :D

Sigma Beauty E55 Eye Shading Brush

Sigma Brow Expert Kit:
OMG when I saw the Brow Expert Kit inside the welcome package, I was jumping with joy. Am loving bold brows these days what else could be a better gift than an expert brow kit by Sigma Beauty. I have pretty thin brows but I am trying to groom and grow them a bit. I really wanted some great brow powders and tools to make shape my brows and make them look fuller.

This kit is more than perfect and contains 7 awesome products. Almost everything one needs for perfectly groomed brows. Yaaaayy... Thank you so much Sigma Beauty for sending this kit just when I needed it the most. The kit contains:

• E75 - Angled Brow & Lash dual-ended brush
• Expert Trim Scissors
• Sharpener
• Expert Tweeze
• Brow Powder Duo - Dark
• Brow Highlight Duo - Bring To Light
• Brow Wax

Sigma Beauty Brow Expert Kit

Sigma Beauty Brow Expert Kit

Isn't this kit just amazing. I totally love it. The brow shades are so smooth and pigmented. They match my natural brow color so well. The highlighter shades are really pretty too perfect to highlight the brow bone. The shimmery shade can be used alone as a highlighter too. I have already filled my brows with this brow powder and have used the brow wax and highlighter too today. I love how this kit has given me just the kind of brow look I wanted to have. Here are swatches of the Brow Colors and the Highlighter Duo shades...

Sigma Brow Expert Kit Brow Color Duo

Sigma Brow Expert Kit Brow Highlight Duo

At the end take a closer look at the amazing things I got today in my welcome gift package by Sigma Beauty.

Sigma Beauty Affiliate Welcome Gift

Thank you so much Sigma Beauty. I love love loveeeee everything. <3 I would be sharing my detailed reviews soon.


I am now a Sigma Beauty Affiliate and you can support my blog by making purchases through my Affiliate links. :)


You can buy this Sigma Beauty Brow Expert Kit and E-55 Eye Shading Brush that I got in my welcome package from Sigma Beauty Website.


They are offering free standard U.S. shipping on all orders with subtotal $50 and above. No coupon code required, just select free shipping at check out. Valid for all U.S stated and territories only.



Love,
The Lipstickholic 


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Hey beauties,


Hope you all are doing well. Today am posting my first eye makeup look which is perfect for fall or winters. This is my first makeup look that am sharing with you people. Hope you like the look that I have created :)

Subtle Purple Makeup Look for Winters

Eye Makeup:
Am not so much into eye makeup but this is something I created few weeks ago while playing with my MUA "Glamour Days" palette.

Purple Eye Makeup

Purple Eye Makeup

Purple Eye Makeup

Lips:
I have paired this subtle eye look with bold lips. For this look, I have used my new Makeup Revolution Lipstick in "Rebel with Cause". Mine Mine....this is such a perfect shade for fall/winters and am so loving it. Will be reviewing this shade soon <3

Makeup Revolution Lipstick in Rebel with Cause

Products Used:

• Catrice Photo Finish Foundation in shade "010 Sand Beige"
• L.A Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in shade "Creamy Beige"
• Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in shade "Fair"
• Purple shade from MUA Glamor Days Palette (all over lid and outside lower lash line)
• Bronze shade from Makeup Revolution Awesome Eyeshadow and Eyebrow Palette (In crease)
• Ivory Shade from Makeup Revolution Awesome Eyeshadow and Eyebrow Palette (on brow bone and inner corner of eyes)
• Darker Brow Shade from Makeup Revolution Awesome Eyeshadow and Eyebrow Palette (to groom brows)
• Palladio Herbal Liquid Eyeliner in Black
• Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
• Makeup Revolution Lipstick in "Rebel with Cause"

 Here, take a look at the complete subtle purple look :)

Subtle Purple Makeup Look for Winters

That's all for now. Hope your like the look that I have created. Don't forget to leave your comments.



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