Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. I have been trying to improve my eye makeup skills lately. That is why I am currently obsessed with different types of eye shadows. Luckily I got the chance to try this Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in shade "Tenacious Brown" last month. I really like all Jordana Cosmetics products that I have tried so far. Let's see if this eye shadow pencil managed to impress me too or not.

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil "Tenacious Brown"

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil "Tenacious Brown"

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil "Tenacious Brown"

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow comes in form of a chubby crayon. The pencil looks similar to those twistable lip crayons. However, this pencil is not twistable or retractable and therefore needs to be sharpened manually. The crayon shape makes it quite easier to apply and use this as an eye shadow or eyeliner.

This eye shadow pencil feels creamy and applies smoothly without tugging. It is highly pigmented and I don't feel the need to use any primer before applying it. Its finish is kind of semi-matte to matte. The lasting power of this eye shadow pencil is really impressive and it lasts all day long without smudging, fading or creasing. 

The shade that I got is "Tenacious Brown" which is a very dark chocolate brown shade. It looks almost blackish brown at times. It works great as base eye shadow for a subtle smokey eye look. I love applying it precisely as an eyeliner. It is such a gorgeous shade that so compliment brown eyes and I love it.

Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil Tenacious Brown Swatch

Overall, I simply love this eye shadow pencil. It works great as an eye shadow and as well as an eyeliner. It is highly pigmented and has impressive lasting power. I can say it totally lives up to its claim of being a long-lasting, water resistant, crease-proof eye shadow pencil. I am definitely gonna pick up more shades from this range and I surely recommend you all to try this.


The Goods:

• Highly pigmented
• Does not crease
• Easy to apply
• Long-lasting
• Waterproof
• No fallout
• Affordable
• Paraben free

The Bads:

• Needs to be sharpened manually

Price & Availability: Jordana 12 HR Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencils are available at Just4girls for Rs 442/- each. Don't forget to check out the amazing range of Jordana Cosmetics available at Just4girls.pk. International readers can find this at Jordana Cosmetics Website for $3.99 each

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Overall Rating: 5/5...!!!





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Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Today am reviewing my current favorite face brush. Its Sigma Beauty - F25 - Tapered Face Brush. I have been using this brush quite a lot since I got it and its definitely one of my favorite Sigma Beauty brushes. So let's get to the review and see what I have to say about Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush.

Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush

Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush

Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush

Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush is quite sturdy yet light weight. Like all other Sigma Beauty brushes, it also has the patented 3-ring brush ferrule which ensures durability of the brush. The handle of the brush is black and it feels light-weight yet good quality. I have washed this brush a couple of times and so far have not experienced any fallout at all.

Sigma Beauty F25 Tapered Face Brush

Sigma F25 is made with exclusive SigmaTech™ synthetic fibers. The bristles of this brush are super soft. I can clearly say this is the softest brush I have ever used and that's what made me fell in love with it. Even after several washes, the brush has maintained its original shape which is a huge plus.

The F25 brush is quite large in size. It is larger than most of the blusher/contour brushes I have in my collection. It has perfect egg-like shape with tapered tip. The shape and size of the brush makes it unique and versatile. It can be used for contouring, for applying blusher or highlighter, for precise application of color on the cheek bones, along the jaw line or for applying powder on face. I find it perfect for applying blush/bronzer. It is great for defining the cheekbones and is particularly great for highly pigmented blushers. It applies and blends the blush so perfectly and has become my favorite blush brush now.

Applying Blusher with Sigma F25 Tapered Face Brush

All in all, I love Sigma F25 brush and think its a great multi-purpose brush. The price of the brush is a little steep but it is surely something worth spending money on. This is the softest brush I have ever used and I love using it everyday for applying blusher or bronzer. The SigmaTech™ fibers are really great quality. This brush doesn't shed at all. It is great quality and has super soft bristles. The bristles feel so gentle on the skin and I love using it.


The Goods:

• Made with great quality synthetic fibers
• Super soft and dense bristles
• Good quality handle
• Feels gentle on skin
• Doesn't lose its shape
• Hypoallergenic
• Doesn't shed

The Bads:

• Pricey

Price & Availability: Sigma Beauty F25 Brush is available online at Sigma Beauty Website for $33.00. Don't forget to check the complete collection of SigmaTech™ brushes.

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My Rating: 4.7/5...!!!





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Hey everyone,

We all know taking care of our skin is really important. Developing a basic skin care regimen, eating fresh diet, drinking plenty of water and having a stress free lifestyle are some essentials for fresher looking skin. However many of us aren't aware that we should start using anti-aging products from our early twenties to prevent early signs of aging and for a much younger and fresher looking skin. Since am young, my skin is firm and fresh till now. However to prevent early signs of aging, I recently included my first anti-aging product in my skin care regimen that is L'Oreal Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle and Extra-Firming Day Cream. I have been using it on myself and my Mom regularly to see the results. So no more talking and let's get to the review to see what I have to say about this cream.

L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream

L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream

L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream

L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream

What the product claims:
Fortified with Pro-Retinol A and Stimuplex, Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming works to increase cell turnover, reduce wrinkles, firm skin, and provide 24-hour hydration.

Immediately, skin is more beautiful, toned and smoothed. Day after day, skin looks younger. In 4 weeks, wrinkles are visibly reduced and skin becomes firmer.


My Experience:
The cream comes in a white jar and has 50 ml quantity in it. The quantity is quite sufficient for the price. I got the cream that is targeted for women from age 35-45 years. Since am in my mid-twenties, I decided to apply it on my Mom too to see the results on her as well as on me.

The cream has thick consistency and feels a little heavy. However, it absorbs well into the skin. I have dry/combination skin which turns normal to slightly oily in summers. I apply just a little amount of this cream on my whole face and blend it well. It absorbs into the skin and doesn't feel greasy on my normal/combination skin (in summers). However those with oily skin might find it a bit heavy or greasy especially in summers.

L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream Applied & Blended

Now talking about the performance, it definitely hydrates and moisturizes the skin well. After one week of usage, I can notice some difference in the condition of my Mom's skin. Her skin feels nourished and hydrated, looks fresher and slightly firmer. The fine lines and wrinkles didn't magically disappear but her skin texture has improved. For me, it hydrated my skin really well. In fact, I didn't feel the need to use any other moisturizer at all. My skin was already firm but now it does look more fresher and more toned.


Overall, I think this cream works well. It hydrates the skin really well, makes the skin look fresher and smoother. I have tested it for about one week only on myself and my Mom and there were no drastic changes or reduction in fine lines/wrinkles. However, our skin condition did improve a bit and it felt much fresher. With continuous usage am sure results will be more obvious.


The Goods:

• Hydrates and moisturizes the skin well
• Leaves the skin feeling soft and toned
• Makes the skin feel fresher and smoother
• Makes the skin a bit firmer with continuous use
• Great for those with dry/dull/aging skin
• Locally available

The Bads:

• Feels heavy on the skin
• Not the best cream for summers especially for those with oily skin
• Has a strong scent

Price & Availability:  L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream is available at all leading stores nationwide for Rs 1399/-
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Overall Rating:  4/5...!!!




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Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a great start. Today am reviewing two new nail colors that I recently tried by Essence Cosmetics. These are Essence The Gel Nail Polishes in shade "4 Ever Young" and "Our Sweetest Day". I am not much into nail colors but was intrigued to try this new GEL formula of these nail polishes. Let's get to the review and see what I have to say about these gel nail colors.

Essence The Gel Nail Polish

Essence The Gel Nail Polish

Essence The Gel Nail Polishes are richly pigmented. These nail polishes have slightly thicker texture than the Color & Go Nail Colors. They applies easily and dry quickly. One to two thin coats of the gel nail polish are enough to provide opaque coverage. These gel nail polishes are long lasting and easily last for about 3-4 days or more.

Essence The Gel Nail Polish "4 Ever Young"

Essence The Gel Nail Polish in shade "4 Ever Young":
The shade "4 Ever Young" is a gorgeous pinkish red shade. Its a really pretty shade with cream finish. Two fine coats of this nail polish are enough to provide adequate coverage. This particular shade lasted on my nails for about 3 days without chipping or cracking.

Essence The Gel Nail Polish "4 Ever Young"

Essence The Gel Nail Polish "Our Sweetest Day"

Essence The Gel Nail Polish in shade "Our Sweetest Day":
This is a gorgeous pearly pink shade with very fine light pink and silver glitter. Its my favorite among the two. Its much easier to apply and just one coat of this gel nail color provides the desired coverage. This gel nail color lasted on my nails for about 4 days and didn't chip or crack at all. I love this gel nail color and its a really pretty and wearable shade.

Essence The Gel Nail Polish "Our Sweetest Day"

Overall, I really like these new Essence The Gel Nail Polishes. These are long-lasting and are available in variety of finishes. I am not much of a nail polish girl but this subtle glittery shade "Our Sweetest Day" has won my heart. I love the texture, finish and overall performance of these gel nail polishes and would definitely recommend all nail polish lovers to try these out.


The Goods:

• Available in variety of shades and finishes
• Provides opaque coverage in 1-2 coats
• Dries quickly
• Long-lasting
• Cute packaging
• Locally available
• Affordable

The Bads:

• None that I could think of

Price & Availability: Available at essence counters at all leading cosmetics/drugstores for Rs 295/- each. Also available online at Beauty Arena.

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My Rating: 4.7/5...!!!



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This independence day Sapphire celebrates the beloved motherland with the launch of their new freedom collection which will be stocked in the retail stores nationwide from 10th of August 2015.

Sapphire Celebrates Independence Day with Freedom Collection

The inspiration behind the collection is “Pakistan”, reflecting on the Nation’s undying hope of foreseeing a brighter future. It’s a tribute to the optimism, cordiality and patriotism of Pakistanis.  The collection is based on contemporary silhouettes and consists of 7 different designs of Kurtas for women and men, and signature men’s waistcoat.  The colour palette of the collection comprises of green, blue and grey.

Sapphire Freedom Collection

Sapphire Freedom Collection

Speaking about the collection Nabeel Abdullah, director of Sapphire, on introducing the collection said “Independence Day is just around the corner and what better way to pay homage to our beloved motherland’s 68th birthday, our freedom collection hitting the store on the 10th of August is all about embracing our heritage with confidence. We wanted our people to be able to express their patriotism and feel pride in endorsing what truly is “made in Pakistan”. Speaking about the collection, the creative director, Khadijah Shah said “Designing the Freedom collection gave us an overwhelming feeling of pride and was an absolute pleasure. The design philosophy of the collection is representative of our people, our culture and our land and is our way of celebrating Pakistan. Hope with this collection people will be able to enjoy a sartorial independence as well by giving expression to their patriotism.”

Sapphire Freedom Collection

Sapphire, a collaborative venture between the Sapphire Group and fashion designer Khadijah Shah of Élan, hosts a range of products which includes stitched day wear and unstitched printed fabric for women, scarves, a special formal range ‘Naqaash’, a menswear line ‘Shikaara’ and a range of precious and semi-precious stones jewellery called ‘Nigeen’. With a price range starting from PKR 2,000, Sapphire’s collection reflects an eclectic bohemian spirit through vivid designs and bold embroideries.

For further information visit:
www.facebook.com/sapphireofficial 
Instagram: @Sapphirepakistan
Twitter: @SapphirePK

Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a great start. Today am sharing a new lipstick review with you all. It is Jordana Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude". The shade is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for everyday use. Let's get to the review and see what I have to say about this matte lipstick by Jordana Cosmetics.

Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude"

Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude"

Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude"

Jordana Matte Lipstick comes in a golden tube with transparent lid. The lipstick doesn't completely slide in so you need to be cautious when closing the lid. The cap of the tube is not very tight either so once again you need to be careful if you plan to carry this lipstick along with you in your purse. Overall, there is nothing fancy about the packaging rather it looks just average.

Now coming to the lipstick and its performance. Jordana matte lipstick applies smoothly on the lips without tugging. It is highly pigmented and provides fully opaque coverage in just one swipe. This lipstick doesn't feel drying nor hydrating on the lips. It feels comfortable to wear. The finish it provides is semi-matte to matte which looks just perfect.

The shade "61 Classic Nude" is a gorgeous rosy brown shade. For me, its a perfect my-lips-but-better (MLBB) shade. The shade is so gorgeous and I am so in love with it. It instantly brightens up my face and is great for everyday use. The staying power of this lipstick is pretty impressive too and it lasts on my lips for about 5-6 hours.

Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude" Swatched on Arm

Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude" Lip Swatch

Overall, I am in love with Jordana Matte Lipstick in shade "Classic Nude". It is such a gorgeous everyday shade that would flatter all skin tones. I so love this shade and love the finish of this lipstick. The staying power of this lipstick is pretty remarkable too. For the price, I think this lipstick is really good and I will definitely be picking up more shades from the range.


The Goods:

• Great pigmentation
• Good staying power
• Feels lightweight on lips
• Gorgeous shade for everyday use
• Doesn't accentuate fine lines or cracks on lips
• Does not bleed
• Affordable

The Bads:

• Packaging is not so sturdy and feels cheap

Price & Availability:  Jordana Matte Lipsticks are available online at Just4girls for Rs 442 only. Don't forget to check out the complete range of Jordana Cosmetics at Just4girls. International readers can find this lipstick at Jordana Cosmetics Website for $1.49 only.

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Overall Rating: 4.5/5...!!!




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Hey beauties,

Hope you are doing great. Recently Just4girls re-stocked MUA products on their website. I had been wanting to try some MUA products and luckily got my hands on this MUA Mosaic Bronzer in shade "Sunkissed Glow" this month. The product looked really appealing and I had been using this a lot since the day I got it. I think now is the perfect time to share my thoughts on it. So no more talking and let's get to the review to see what I think of this product.

MUA Mosaic Bronzer "Sunkissed Glow"

MUA Mosaic Bronzer "Sunkissed Glow"

MUA Mosaic Bronzer "Sunkissed Glow"

MUA Mosaic Bronzer "Sunkissed Glow"

MUA Mosaic Bronzer is a really interesting looking product. It comes in a round plastic packaging with transparent lid. It is a mosaic patterned bronzer with small tiles of different shades. Overall the packaging and pattern looks cute and I like it.

The texture of this bronzer is really soft and smooth. The soft texture however leads to a lot of fall out in the pan but that's not a big issue for me. It blends super easily and looks very natural. This bronzer has small tiles in 5 different shades. Few of the shades are shimmery, whereas the others are semi-matte to matte. There is one dark brown shade, three shades of pink and one light ivory shade. I am not a fan of shimmery products but am glad the shimmer in the shades in this bronzer is very fine and looks so subtle. It doesn't accentuate pores or dryness on your skin. I love the finish of this bronzer on my skin.

You can carefully use the shades separately using ur fingers or swirl your brush in the pan to mix the colors and then apply it. I like swirling my brush in the pan, mixing the shades all together and then applying it on the cheeks. It then looks like a really pretty dusty pink shade with some sheen which can be used as a blusher. It can also be used as a bronzer for a subtle summery warmth/glow or to define the cheekbones. I sometimes use the ivory shade alone with finger for highlighting my brow bone or cheeks.The staying power of this bronzer is pretty nice too and it lasts on me for about 5-6 hours or sometimes more.

MUA Sunkissed Glow Mosaic Bronzer - Shades Swatched Separately

MUA Sunkissed Glow Mosaic Bronzer - Shades Mixed Together

Overall, I really like this MUA Sunkissed Glow Mosaic Bronzer. I wasn't honestly expecting much from it but it really won my heart. The colors are soft yet gorgeous and pigmentation is quite buildable. I like using it as a blusher and love its semi-matte finish. If you are looking for a good yet not-too-shimmery bronzer or blusher for everyday use, you should definitely check this out.


The Goods:

• Has combination of shimmery and matte shades
• Doesn't accentuate pores
• Soft and easier to blend texture
• Good staying power
• Great everyday blusher
• Looks natural
• Affordable

The Bads:

• Fall out in the pan

Price & Availability: MUA mosaic bronzers, blushers and other products are are available online at Just4girls.pk. The Mosaic Bronzer is priced at Rs 450/- only.

International readers can find this at MUA Make up Academy Website for £2.50.



Overall Rating: 4.3/5...!!!





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Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a great start. Today on the blog, I am reviewing Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks in 5 gorgeous shades. I have reviewed their Blushons and Eye Shadows on the blog already and found both the products pretty decent for the price. So let's get to the review and see what I have to say about these lipsticks by Odho Cosmetics today.

Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks

Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks

Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks

Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks

AO Cosmetics lipsticks come in red and gold metallic bullets. These also come with an outer cardboard box. The name of each shade is written at the bottom of the tube. The packaging looks good quality and pretty decent for the price.

Odho Cosmetics lipsticks are available in 40 ravishing shades in variety of finishes. The formula, feel and performance of lipsticks vary from shade to shade. The shades that I am reviewing are: Poetic, Rapture, Pleasure, Bewildered and Bashful. Let's take a look at all of these shades individually now.

Poetic:
Poetic is a gorgeous mauve shade with blue undertones. It is a very wearable shade that is perfect for everyday use. It applies easily without tugging and doesn't accentuate any dry/rough patches on the lips. However, it does leave my lips feeling slightly dry at the end of the day. The finish of this lipstick is creamy matte and it provides full coverage with just one swipe. The staying power of this shade is about 4-5 hours which is pretty decent.

Odho Cosmetics Lipstick in shade Poetic

Rapture:
Rapture is my favorite shade among all. It is a beautiful red shade with pink undertones. The shade is suitable for all skin tones and is a perfect affordable red shade. The finish of this lipstick is slightly glossy which becomes semi-matte after a while. This shade glides smoothly on lips and feels moisturizing. However, it has slight tendency to bleed and transfer. The coverage it provides is medium yet buildable. The staying power of this lipstick is about 5 hours after which it leaves behind a nice stain that stays for some extra couple of hours. The stain however can accentuate any dryness or cracks on the lips.

Odho Cosmetics Lipstick in shade Rapture

Pleasure:
Pleasure is a really nice pinky nude shade with glitter particles. The shade itself is really nice and unique. The formula of this lipstick however is my least favorite of all. I hate the heavy chunks of glitter in this shade. It feels drying on the lips and the shimmer/glitter tends to settle in fine lines or lip cracks. The staying power of this shade is pretty average too and it stays on my lips for about 3-4 hour. The glitter also tends to transfer easily which I find quite bothersome.

Odho Cosmetics Lipstick in shade Pleasure

Bewildered:
Bewildered is a really bold shade. I can describe it as a really dark almost blackish brown shade with some hint of maroon. This is a kind of shade I don't wear at all but those who love bold n dark lips will love it. Its a perfect goth shade. The formula of this shade once again is not very good. It applies smoothly on the lips. However, it tends to accentuate any dry patches on the lips. The finish of this shade is completely matte. The staying power of this lipstick is around 3-4 hours or sometimes more.

Odho Cosmetics Lipstick in shade Bewildered

Bashful:
Bashful is a really different shade. It is a greyish taupe kind of shade. The most unique shade in my lipstick collection so far. It almost looks greyish when applied on the lips and I don't find it wearable at all. But it is unique therefore I like it. The shade has semi-matte finish and feels comfortable on the lips. The staying power of this shade is 4-5 hours which is pretty decent.

Odho Cosmetics Lipstick in shade Bashful

At the end, here is are swatches of all the 5 shades that I have reviewed.

From Left to Right: Poetic, Rapture, Pleasure, Bewildered, Bashful

Overall, these lipsticks are OK for the price. The formula, finish and performance of these vary from shade to shade. Few shades worked really well for me while two shades didn't live upto my expectation. However, if you are looking for some affordable locally available lipsticks, then you should definitely check these out.


The Goods:

• Available in variety of shades and finishes
• Apply smoothly on the lips without tugging
• Great pigmentation
• Good staying power
• Locally available
• Affordable

The Bads:

• Few shades can feel drying and can accentuate dry/rough patches on lips
• Shade pleasure has chunky shimmer
• The shimmer in shade pleasure tends to settle in fine lines and lip cracks

Price & Availability: Odho Cosmetics Lipsticks are available at selected retailers nationwide for Rs 375/- to 400/- each. Also available online at Daraz.pk.



My Rating: 4/5...!!!




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