Hey Beauties,

I hope you all are doing great. Today I will be reviewing the much raved about foundation of the year that is L'Oréal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation. After hearing so much about this foundation, I finally bought it earlier this month to try it out myself. The shade that I got is "110 Warm Ivory". So no more talking and let's just get to the review and see if its worth the hype or not.

L'Oréal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation

L'Oréal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation

L'Oréal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation

L'Oréal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation

L'Oréal Nude Magique Foundation comes in a sleek glass bottle with a blue metallic cap. The packaging looks quite sleek and attractive. However the quantity of the foundation inside the bottle is 20ml instead of 30ml which is less than the standard quantity. The bottle doesn't come with any pump which makes it quite difficult to dispense the right amount of product and leads to product wastage too as the consistency of this foundation is very runny.

As per my research, L'Oréal Nude Magique is a silicon-based foundation. That is the reason it applies so smoothly and feels like a silicon-based primer. The consistency of this foundation is very runny and watery. The first thing I noticed when I applied this foundation was a strong alcohol like smell which is slightly annoying for me. But that might not be an issue for all of you. The foundation feels really very light-weight. It applies so smoothly and blends like a dream. It feels so silky on the skin and feels so smooth and comfortable to wear. It actually feels like my second skin. I love the texture and feel of this foundation on my skin and love using it.

L'Oréal Nude Magique Warm Ivory (110) Swatched on Arm

This foundation provides a nice natural matte finish. It is perfect for summers and is great for those with normal to oily skin. I have dry/combination skin which gets slightly oily in hot/humid weather. I need to use a good moisturizer before applying this foundation as it clings to any dry patches on my face and has the tendency to emphasize any dryness or flakiness on the skin. When applied with a good moisturizer or hydrating primer beneath, it looks so smooth and doesn't enhance any dryness on my face. The staying power of this foundation is pretty amazing too. It seriously stays put for about 6 hours or more and stays on my face for till the end of the day.

The shade that I have selected is "110 Warm Ivory" which is the second lightest shade in their range. For reference I am NC 20-25 and have pale undertones. I am currently using Rimmel Match Perfection foundation in shade "Classic Ivory" and Catrice Photofinish foundation in shade "Sand Beige". This shade 110 Warm Ivory has warm undertones and when I first swatched it, I was afraid that I have bought a wrong shade again. But when I applied it on my face, it looked so natural. It is perhaps the best match for my skin tone. It doesn't look cakey or heavy at all. The coverage it provides is medium yet slightly buildable. Few drops of this foundation are enough to provide reasonable coverage and you can buildup the coverage if needed. However, I still feel the need to use a concealer after applying this foundation as it does not provide full coverage.

Before and After Results of Loreal Nude Magique Foundation in shade "110 Warm Ivory"

Overall, this foundation is pretty amazing and totally lives up to its claim of providing the perfect bare skin look. Although, I do think that the quantity we get it the bottle is a bit lesser than standard and I really wish it had come in a pump dispenser bottle. But I just love how this foundation feels on my skin. It feels so silky, applies and blends so easily and feels very lightweight on the skin. This foundation is great for summers and I definitely recommend you to try this


The  Goods:

• Provides medium yet buildable coverage
• Very thin consistency that applies and blends easily
• Feels very lightweight and comfortable to wear
• Provides that no makeup or bare skin look
• Has Silky soft touch 
• Provides nice matte finish
• Great staying power 
• Attractive packaging 
• Great foundation for summers

 The Bads:

• Tends to cling to dry patches (if used without moisturizer)
• You get only 20 ml (instead of 30 ml) of product in the bottle 
• Limited shade range
• No pump with the bottle

Price & Availability: In Pakistan, L'Oréal Nude Magique Foundation is available online at Facebook page Bia's Cosmetics for Rs 1950/- only.
International readers can find this foundation at Boots for £9.99. Also available at Target and Amazon.



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



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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great and enjoying your days. Today I am going to review a new lipstick that I tried this month. Its "Oriflame The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick" and the shade that am reviewing is "Pink Unlimited". Oriflame Sweden is an international beauty brand that offers a wide range of products. Most of their products are organic and contain all natural ingredients and that is what really appealed me to try this brand. This lipstick is the first ever product I have tried by Oriflame Cosmetics. So let's get to the review and see what I have to say about it.

Oriflame The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick

Oriflame The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick

Oriflame The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick

Oriflame the one colour unlimited lipstick comes in a sleek thin twistable tube packaging. The texture of this lipstick feels so lightweight and silky smooth. It feels very very hydrating and glides so smoothly on the lips. This lipstick is fairly pigmented and provides medium yet buildable coverage. When swatched on arm it appears much sheerer, but once applied on lips it provides almost opaque coverage in one swipe. The finish it provides is creamy and slightly glossy initially. However after about an hour of application, the glossiness fades away and it turns to a lovely semi-matte finish which I really love.

The shade "Pink Unlimited" is a gorgeous raspberry pink shade. Usually I don't like such berry pink shades as I don't find them much wearable. But this one is really lovely and so wearable. Am so in love with this shade and I have been wearing it almost daily since the day I got it. This shade will compliment almost all skin tones from fair to medium or dark. The staying power of this lipstick is pretty amazing too and it lasts on my lips for about 4-5 hours and then leaves a nice deep pink stain that looks so natural and lasts for some extra couple of hours. However, after about 5-6 hours of wear it can feel slightly drying on the lips (not a lot though) or can accentuate any dry patches on the lips which is probably because of its staining properties.

Oriflame The One Pink Unlimited Lipstick Arm Swatch (With multiple swipes)

Oriflame The One Pink Unlimited Lipstick Lip Swatch (With one swipe)

Overall, I love this lipstick and think its pretty amazing for the price. The shade is absolutely gorgeous. The lipstick itself feels so hydrating on the lips and keeps my lips soft and supple for many hours. The feel, the finish and staying power of this lipstick is pretty amazing. Therefore, I definitely recommend you to try this. I am also hoping to try more products from this range soon.

The Goods:

• Good Pigmentation
• Great staying power
• Feels very hydrating on the lips 
• Provides medium to full coverage
• Silky smooth texture that melts onto lips
• Keeps the lips soft and supple for many hours
• Feels lightweight and comfortable to wear

The Bads:

•  Tends to feel slightly drying after about 5 hours of wear

Price & Availability: Oriflame The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick in shade "Pink Unlimited" is available online at Facebook page Relance de Beauté for Rs799/- only. Relance de Beauté provides a wide range of Oriflame in Pakistan at best prices.




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


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In the lead up to the 8th PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week [#PSFW15] being held from the 18 – 21st of April 2015, the Pakistan Fashion Design Council reveal their participating designers, textile houses and high-street brands along with information on their evolving corporate synergies.

PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2015

Indeed the 8th PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week marks the twelfth fashion week platform initiated by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council [with eight weeks of prêt-à-porter and four of bridal fashion] and is a direct manifestation of the Council’s commitment to sustainability and discipline within the business of fashion and the facilitation of Pakistan’s retail industry. Indeed PSFW endeavors to define and present trends for 2015, focusing specifically on fashion for the regions' long hot summer months.

Moreover, to further their structured approach to fashion showcases, the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2015 team builds on their commitment to 3 distinct platforms within PSFW with separate and dedicated showcases by Luxury/Prêt designers only on day 1, early evening High-Street brand shows followed by late evening Luxury/Prêt shows on days 2 and 4 with day 3 dedicated to shows for Textile houses only. 

In terms of show line up, expect Luxury/Prêt collections from Fahad Hussayn, HSY, Huma & Amir Adnan, Misha Lakhani, Muse, Nickie Nina, Nida Azwer Atelier, Republic by Omar Farooq, Saira*Shakira, Sana Safinaz, Sania Maskatiya, Teena by Hina Butt, Zara Shahjahan and Zonia Anwaar. The PFDC also introduces debut solo ramp showcases for designers Hassan Riaz, Natasha Kamal and Syeda Amera with their Luxury/Prêt collections.

Further the PFDC extends their collaboration with Bank Alfalah again, collaborating to present the Bank Alfalah Rising Talent showcase comprising of 4 emerging designers. Indeed, Bank Alfalah’s patronage of the PFDC has grown from being a permanent banking partner to now working with the PFDC to nurture an entire generation of Pakistan’s emerging design talent, through this showcase. Additionally, Bank Alfalah will also be sponsoring the winner of Bank Alfalah Rising Talent Show through a dedicated rack display at the PFDC Lahore multi-label outlet for up to 6 months post PSFW whereas the PFDC itself has offered its participating designers complimentary 3-day exhibition space at its Lahore multi-label store between 15th April and 15th June 2015.

In addition to the aforementioned Luxury Prêt showcases, the PFDC expands on popular demand their High-Street show platform to 2 days of afternoon High-Street shows featuring: BeechTree, Chinyere, Erum Khan, Generation, House of Arsalan Iqbal, Rayya Gilani and Shirin Hassan, highlighting contemporary affordable ready-to-wear apparel. Day 3 will be dedicated to Textile Mill Voile shows and will feature: Alkaram Studio, Gul Ahmed, Harmony by Hang Ten, House of Ittehad, Shubinak and Warda Prints.

Speaking about the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week platform, Chairperson of the PFDC, Sehyr Saigol said: "With the 12th iteration of our critically acclaimed fashion weeks, the PFDC is always working to streamline our prêt-à-porter platform to make the PSFW experience more beneficial for all stakeholders in terms of show experience, exposure and ultimately, retail value. To that end, each year we look inward to find the best possible formats and categories to benefit the very trade and business of fashion. In this vein, we introduce 3 separate categories for Luxury/Prêt, High Street and Textile at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, giving each entirely separate show space, times, audience exposure and viewing power.  Our High Street fashion brands have been given a standalone show time on two separate days as early evening shows and Textile brands a separate dedicated day for Voile shows on Day 3 of PSFW 2015, a measured step to further highlight Pakistan’s textile prowess and high street fashion strength which are of significant importance to national and international fashion markets. As per past tradition, we continue to work closely with all our emerging designers and mainstream brands to help hone their collections for the runway through mentor-ship by senior PFDC Council members and with retail support through the PFDC’s own stores and network. We are grateful for the committed support of our sponsors and partners which provides us the stimulus to further enhance our fashion week platforms and out forth the best face of Pakistani fashion on a consistent basis.”

“The Sunsilk girl is an achiever, with an air of enthusiasm and positivity. Great hair can give her the extra dose of confidence so with Sunsilk by her side, she is empowered to take on life. Fashion is very close to this aspirational Pakistani girl making the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week a highly valued platform for us. We recognize PFDC’s efforts to promote the fashion industry and experienced and upcoming talent alike. Sunsilk has been a part of this fantastic journey for 6 consecutive years and continues to shape aspirations, taking contemporary fashion directly to the homes of consumers and encouraging them to script their own stories of success” said Asanga Ranasinghe, VP Home and Personal Care for Unilever Pakistan.

Indeed the success of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week continues to prompt private sector associates to grow in their engagement of the platform to launch new products, marketing campaigns and promotional activities. To that end, the PFDC’s evolving partnership with Sunsilk grows exponentially this year whereby in addition to their title patronage, Sunsilk also takes over the coveted PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week red carpet and the Green Room/Backstage, as sponsors. This extension of their support is indeed a manifestation of the brand’s belief in and commitment to the platform. Also in continuation of their support for the platform, Fed Ex – GSP Pakistan Gerry’s International returns to PSFW as the official logistics partner, offering the PFDC a special arrangement for international designer consignments.

PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2015 will be styled by the creative teams at Nabila’s and NGENTS. Show production and choreography is by HSY Events, front stage management by Maheen Kardar Ali, backstage management by Product 021, Sara Shahid of Sublime by Sara as the official spokesperson for the PFDC, logistics and operations by Eleventh Experience and photography by Faisal Farooqui and the team at Dragonfly, Hum TV/Hum Sitaray as the Official Media Partners, CityFM89 as the Official Radio Partners with all media management by Lotus Client Management & Public Relations.

For more information and to live stream each show, log on to: http://www.pfdc.org/ and http://www.facebook.com/PFDCOfficial or follow PFDC on twitter and on Instagram.

Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Today am reviewing this gorgeous "Brilliant and Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette" by Sigma Beauty. I fell in love with this palette the moment I saw it on their website. This palette has the most unique and beautiful combination of colors ever. So no more talking and let's just get to the review and see what I have to say about this beautiful palette...

Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding eye shadow palette comes in a sleek black hard cardboard packaging with a white Sigma signature outer box. Once you open the palette, you can see Sigma text engraved on each shade. The palette also has a big mirror inside and a magnet that keeps the lid tightly closed. The names of the shades are written at the back of packaging. The black packaging of this palette is so attractive and I love it.

The Brilliant & Spellbinding palette contains 12 gorgeous eye shadows. Most of the shades included in this palette are frosty or shimmery and are warm-toned. However, it also has three completely matte shades and 1 satin-matte shade with some shimmer. All the shades included in this palette are highly pigmented and have buttery soft texture. Even the matte shades included in this palette are not at all chalky and apply and blend so smoothly. Despite the super soft texture, I didn't experience any fall-out while applying these eye shadows. I am really impressed with the smooth texture and overall performance of this palette.

All the shades included in this palette are absolutely gorgeous. However, my most favorite shades are: Hiatus (matte pink), Spellbinding (the yellow gold shade) and all the four shades in the bottom row. The lasting power of these eye shadows is pretty amazing and they stay on the eyes easily till the end of the day without any primer. Here are the swatches of the three rows from top to bottom:

Top Row: Hiatus, Solstice, Healthy, Languid

Middle Row: Radiant, Balmy, 10, Spellbinding

Bottom Row: Sensational, Bloom, FEY, IG2

Overall, I am really impressed with the excellent color payoff, creamy soft texture and impressive staying power of all the shades included in this palette. This palette has such gorgeous combination of colors and the sleek black packaging of the palette makes it even more attractive. This palette has won my heart and I will definitely be featuring it in my future eye makeup looks or EOTDs. The price of this palette is pretty reasonable as compared to other high-end brands or eye shadow palettes of similar quality. This palette is a must-have for all eye makeup lovers and I definitely recommend you all to try this.


The Goods:

• Contains 12 gorgeous shades with matte, satin and shimmery finishes
• Amazing pigmentation
• Buttery soft, smooth and blendable texture
• Impressive staying power
• Minimal or no fall-out
• No creasing
• Sleek packaging

The Bads:

• The cardboard packaging is not so sturdy

Price & Availability: Sigma Beauty brilliant and spellbinding palette is available at Sigma Beauty Website for $39.00 only
Don't forget to use April discount code "GLOWGETTER" at checkout to get 10% off your purchase at Sigma Beauty. (Valid till 30th April, 2015 only)



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


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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Its all about liquid lipsticks this year and am on my hunt to find and try more and more of liquid lipsticks. Today am going to share my thoughts on another liquid lipstick that I recently tried. It's NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in shade "Addis Ababa". Wanna know what I have to say about it...??? Read my full review...

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Addis Ababa"

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Addis Ababa"

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in "Addis Ababa"

The texture of NYX soft matte lip cream is slightly different than all the liquid lipsticks I have tried till now. Its more creamy in consistency than the rest of the liquid lipsticks. It applies very easily and evenly on lips and initially dries to a semi-matte finish. The semi-matte finish turns velvety matte after a while. This lip cream is fairly pigmented and provides great coverage in just one coat. It feels very light weight and soft on the lips and is very comfortable to wear. It is not at all drying and leaves my lips feeling soft and supple after use.

The shade "Addis Ababa" is a gorgeous blue based bright pink shade with slight hint of fuchsia in it. I have many pink lipsticks in my collection but none of those is similar to this one. Its just the perfect bright pink which instantly brightens the face. I so love this shade and its great for fair-medium or dark skin tones. The lasting power of this lip cream is quite remarkable too. It lasts on me for about 5 hours or more (with full meal) and then leaves a nice rosy pink stain which lasts for an extra couple of hour.

NYX Addis Ababa Soft Matte Lip Cream Arm Swatch

NYX Addis Ababa Soft Matte Lip Cream Lip Swatch

Isn't it a lovely shade...??? Overall, am highly pleased with the feel, texture and finish of this NYX lip cream. The pigmentation of this lip cream is not as great as the DMGM Photofix lip color but it is still good enough. This is by far the most comfortable to wear and non-drying liquid lipsticks that I have tried. For the price, I think its amazing and I definitely recommend you to try it.


The Goods:

• Good pigmentation
• Creamy texture applies easily and smoothly
• Provides nice matte finish
• Great staying power 
• Does not feel drying
• Feels lightweight on lips
• Transfer-proof

The Bads:

• Has a slightly weird taste (which is not much noticeable)
• Not available locally

Price & Availability: NYX soft matte lip creams are available online at Just4girls.pk for Rs 820/- only. You can also order this in Pakistan through any Facebook page.
International readers can buy this from Beauty Joint for $6.00.



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



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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Few weeks ago I got the chance to shop from this e-store named "Tmart". I got two products from them including one "Trendy Red Messenger Bag" and second is this "Black Cylindrical Makeup Brushes Holder" that am reviewing today. I was looking for such a brush holder everywhere that can keep my brushes safe from dust and am glad I found one at Tmart. So let's get to the review and see what I have to say about the quality of this brush holder.

Black Cylindrical Brush Holder from Tmart

Black Cylindrical Brush Holder from Tmart

This cylindrical brush holder is made up of leather with hard cardboard inside. It has two buttons at the sides to tightly close the brush holder. This brush holder is not only great for keeping your brushes clean but is also great for traveling. Now I don't have to worry about packaging and safety of my brushes while traveling. The quality of the material however is not really remarkable. While carefully removing the sticker from the back of the holder, the leather slightly got torn and now I have a little yet visible tear/whole there. It also has a strong annoying leather plus glue like smell which is really bothersome for me.

Black Cylindrical Brush Holder from Tmart

Now coming to the size and dimensions of this brush holder.The approximate dimensions of this brush holder as per the website are (2.72 x 6.93)" / (6.9 x 17.6)cm (D x H).  It is spacious enough and I can fit many of my favorite brushes in it. However, its not much longer in length. So better not close the lid if you have placed your brushes with longer handles in it or else the bristles can get de-shaped. 

Black Cylindrical Brush Holder from Tmart

All in all this is a nice multipurpose holder which can be used for storing makeup brushes, pencils, other makeup tools and much more. The material of this brush holder is not that great though and I do wish it was slightly longer in length. However, this brush holder is still perfect for keeping my brushes clean and safe and is great for traveling. Overall, I am glad I found it and its a nice addition to my vanity.


Price & Availability: Available online at Tmart for $8.52/- (Almost PKR 870/-) only. Don't forget to check their website and join them on Facebook and Twitter too.



My Rating: 3.9/5



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