Hey everyone,

Hope your week is off to a super great start. Today I am reviewing a new skin care product by Jo's Organic Beauty. Jo's Organic Beauty is my trusted brand for organic skincare products, made with all natural ingredients. I so love their chocolate scrub and recently tried their new O'Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub. O'Honey is a 2 in 1 Mask and Scrub made with honey, oatmeal and cranberries. Let's get to the post to know what do I think about this new O'Honey mask by Jo's Organic.

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub Ingredients

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub

Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub Texture

The O'Honey mask comes in a plastic jar packaging. The main ingredients used in this mask are honey, oatmeal and cranberry. All the ingredients used to make this mask are mentioned on the packaging. Instructions to use this mask are also mentioned on the packaging. It is advised to keep the mask in fridge and use it within 2 months since it is made with all natural, fresh ingredients.

The first thing I noticed when I opened the jar of O'Honey mask was its smell. It smells delicious like cranberries. I applied the mask following the instructions mentioned on the packaging. The texture of this mask is somehow thick. It is a bit hard to apply and creates mess in basin. If you feel the mask is too thick, you can spray some rose water on your face and then apply the mask evenly. After leaving it on my face for about 20 minutes, I washed my face with water. While washing the face, I gently massaged my face with finger tips and I could feel fine oat granules gently scrubbing my skin. After rinsing my face completely, my skin felt so perfect. It was clean, soft and moisturized. The best part is it didn't over-moisturize my face or left my skin feeling oily but left it feeling soft, hydrated and fresh. My skin was literally glowing after first use and I loved the results.

Left: Before - Middle: Jo’s Organic O’Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub Applied - Right: After

I can say Jo's Organic O'Honey Mask & Scrub is surely a winner for me. Firstly, I like the idea of an all natural 2 in 1 mask and scrub. I have been using this mask thrice a week and results are pretty obvious. My skin feels balanced, firm and its not dry anymore. It feels so smooth and soft. This mask is made with natural ingredient and is gentle and safe to use. I tried this mask not only on myself but on other women too including my Mom and all of them loved the results. I definitely recommend you to try it out.


The Goods:

• 2 in 1 mask and scrub
• Made with all natural ingredients
• Makes the skin soft and smooth
• Hydrates the skin well
• Does not make the skin oily
• Gently exfoliates the skin
• Smells yummy

The Bads:

• Messy and bit hard to apply
• Short shelf life

Price & Availability: Jo's Organic O'Honey 2 in 1 Mask & Scrub is available online at Jo's Organic Beauty Facebook page for Rs 895/- only. Do check their complete range of organic skincare products on the page.




Overall Rating: 4.7/5...!!!



Have you tried Jo’s Organic Beauty products...? What do you think about this...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...




Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Mustang Productions reveals its inaugural event, Fashion Parade Bride & Luxury Prêt powered by Studio by TCS in London. The event will be held at the historic landmark One Marylebone and is set to showcase a rich diversity of Pakistani Bridal and Luxury Prêt collections at an unprecedented show.  Studio by TCS, as headline sponsor; is an exciting, new, fashion platform which will serve as the exclusive online portal where each designers collections will be available for sale following the show. Indeed the iconic venue, One Marylebone is an architecturally distinguished Grade I listed building in the heart of London, ideal for Mustang's classic meets contemporary bridal show which will highlight the best of English heritage and Pakistani culture.

Fashion Parade London 2017

Fashion Parade is the brain-child of entrepreneur Sadia Siddiqui, having been inspired to create an authentic platform to launch South Asian fashion to the British audience in a credible show held in the heart of London, promoting their talent to key members of international business, media and the fashion fraternity. Fashion Parade Bride is the newest addition to Fashion Parade platform.

Sadia Siddiqui

Speaking about the platform, Sadia Siddiqui said, “I created Fashion Parade four years ago with the view of promoting Asian designers on a quality platform targeted to an international audience. Pakistan's fashion industry has come a long way in the last 70 years. Pakistani designers and designs are at par with some of the world's best. The design philosophy and ethics today reflect Pakistani culture and heritage but in a manner that has both local and international appeal. It is an honour and privilege for me to showcase Pakistan's leading and emerging designers to an international audience on the FP platform with an aim to get Asian and in particular, Pakistan fashion recognised and appreciated on an international level".

Fashion Parade London 2017

This exclusive event will present a host of designers, from acclaimed and commercial mainstream to the more burgeoning. Indeed the Fashion Parade ensemble includes Nilofer Shahid, Nomi Ansari, Tena Durrani, Shamaeel Ansari, Maria B, Faiza Samee, Saira Rizwan, Rani Emaan, Seher Tareen and Sherzad Rahimtoola. Hair and Makeup will be done by the dynamic duo, Aamir and Ambreen, who will be creating their signature flawless bridal look. Jewelry for Tena Durrani’s collection will be provided by Jadau and Red Dot Jewels will be providing their exquisite jewelry for Rani Emaan.



About Fashion Parade:
Sadia Siddiqui runs Mustang Productions based in London. She is a creative director and has done multiple shows for various clients. She created Fashion Parade a platform of her own to showcase to the world the best of Pakistani fashion. After holding Fashion Parade for four years the next natural step is Fashion Parade Bride which is being held in February 2017 in London. As with their previous productions, Mustang productions will be raising funds for British Asian Trust.

Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a great start. Its been a while since I posted any concealer review on the blog as I was pretty much content with my L.A. Girl PRO Conceal HD Concealers and Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. I never felt the need to switch to any other concealer. However recently I decided to finally try the much raved about Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer with Concealer Pencil. I got in shade Light 312. So let's get to the review to know if I think its worth the hype or not...

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer with Concealer Pencil "Light"

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer with Concealer Pencil "Light"

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer "Light"

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer  "Light"

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer Pencil "Light"

This Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer duo comes in a transparent outer box that contains a concealer pencil and the concealer tube. The concealer comes in squeezable tube packaging. I am glad that the tube doesn't contain a brush like applicator rather it has a nozzle to dispense the product. Make sure you squeeze the tube very gently as you might squeeze extra amount of product. The concealer pencil is actually smaller than I thought it would be but its cute and is black in color with transparent lid.

The texture of this Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer is thin. It is pretty thin as compared to L.A Girl Pro HD Concealers. It feels lightweight. This concealer blends super easily and sets to a dry, matte finish. I have dry/combination skin and I didn't feel the concealer made my skin any dryer. The coverage this concealer provides is really amazing. The shade that I picked is "Light 321". It is a tad bit lighter than my usual concealer shades but when I use it with my foundation and set it properly, the shade looks absolutely fine. However I do feel it looks cakey at times if not set properly or applied heavily. I would suggest using a tiny drop of this concealer to provide adequate coverage without looking cakey.

The pencil that comes along with the concealer is slightly darker and paler than the concealer. The shade actually matches my skin tone well. I mix it with the concealer for getting my required shade, use it below the water line and also use it to cover any spots on face. The texture of pencil is kind of thick yet creamy. It is somehow hard to blend. The staying power of this heavy duty concealer and pencil is really amazing and it stays all day long.

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer and Concealer Pencil in shade "Light"

Left: Bare Eye - Right: With Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in shade "Light"

All in all, I would say this concealer is worth the hype. It blends easily, feels lightweight and stays all day long. It provides amazing coverage and covers dark circles and other imperfections very well. The pencil that comes along is very tiny and somehow hard to blend. Nonetheless, the pencil is a good addition and can be useful. The concealer does feel a bit matte and cakey at times if not set properly. Still, the packaging, coverage and blendability of this concealer makes it better than L.A. Girl Pro Concealers for me. I definitely recommend you to try this concealer.


The Goods:

• Provides full coverage
• Blends really easily
• Amazing staying power
• A little goes a long way
• Doesn't enhance dryness
• Doesn't feel tacky or oily
• Doesn't make under eye area ashy or greyish
• Comes with a multipurpose concealer pencil

The Bads:

• Tends to look cakey if not set properly or applied too much
• Size of concealer pencil is very small
• Concealer pencil is hard to blend

Price & Availability: I ordered mine through my fellow blogger Huda of Sparkling Palette Blog directly from U.S.A. Check out SPB on Facebook as there are some amazing new branded beauty products available for sale there.

The concealer is available online at Just4Girls for Rs 1099/- only. Do check the complete range of Hard Candy makeup products available at Just4Girls.




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



Have you tried Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer...? What do you think about this...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...





Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Kiran Chaudhry, recently held an exhibition at Labels Karachi to celebrate the New-year with an Exhibition of Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry, the collection showcased her latest Festive Chiffon Collection, in addition to selected styles from their upcoming pret line.

Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry exhibits her Festive Chiffon Collection 2016

After the successful exhibition in Lahore for Anaya’s Festive Collection the exhibition took place in Karachi at this festive season with their new bestselling Festive Chiffon Collection (Vol. 2)!

Talking about the latest collection, Creative Director Kiran Chaudhry shares, “With the wedding season upon us, we wanted to bling thing ups a bit and showcase our signature style with a somewhat bolder style statement.”

It's a fun, feminine and contemporary range in light pastels for daytime affairs and more formal ensembles that are perfect as an evening or wedding wear.

Every piece is made with pure finesse and there are subtle elements that are sure to catch your eye.

Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry Festive Chiffon Collection 2016 (Vol. 2)

Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry Festive Chiffon Collection 2016 (Vol. 2)

Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry Festive Chiffon Collection 2016 (Vol. 2)

Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry Festive Chiffon Collection 2016 (Vol. 2)

About Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry
Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry - "Premium fabrics and effortless style at reasonable prices". The brand continues to showcase their unique color palette and their focus remains on providing high quality luxurious fabrics and a very refined design aesthetic at prices that won't break the bank.


For more information visit:
Web: http://www.anayaonline.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anayaonline/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anayabykiranchaudhry/

Hey everyone,

Hope your week and new year is off to a great start. E.l.f. Cosmetics recently launched its new range of skincare products in Pakistan. I have already tried and reviewed e.l.f. Daily Face Cleanser and I loved it. My skin gets dry in winters and the face cleanser really helps me with the dryness issues yet leaves it clean and oil free. After the face cleanser, I tried e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask and today I am sharing my thoughts on it. So let's get to the post to read my review on this new hydrating water sheet mask by e.l.f.

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask

Since the name already tells, its a sheet mask and comes in aqua blue pack. Each pack contains one sheet. Ingredients and directions to use the mask are mentioned on back of pack. This mask contains no parabens, no sulphates and no phthalates which is a huge plus.

To use this mask, I carefully followed the directions mentioned on back of the pack. Luckily, I experienced no tearing of mask while removing the paper sheet mask from packing. The mask is made of fine paper sheet and applies easily on face. I felt a minty and cold sensation when I applied it on my face. When I removed the mask after 10-15 minutes, there was still a lot of serum left on my face from the mask sheet. I gently rubbed the remaining serum on my face. However, I still felt the need to wash my face afterwards. After washing the face with just water and no face cleanser my skin felt so soft, fresh and well hydrated. It didn't feel oily or greasy but just hydrated enough.

This mask really hydrates the skin well and the hydration lasts long. It has been 2 weeks since I have used one e.l.f. hydrating water mask sheet and my skin still feels hydrated and smooth without any dryness or dry patches. I don't even feel the need to use my regular moisturizer now. Although this mask doesn't make the skin oily or greasy but I would still say its not suitable for those with oily skin as it is very moisturizing.

Left: Before Applying Mask - Center: e.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask applied - Right: After removing mask and washing face

Overall, I think this is a miracle sheet mask for those who have dry skin. It actually does what it claims and hydrates the skin really well. It provides deep and long-lasting hydration without making the skin oily or greasy. Due to its intense hydrating properties, this mask might not suit those who have oily skin. However it surely is great for those with normal to dry or extremely dry skin. If you are struggling with dry skin issues in winter, I surely recommend you to try this mask out...


The Goods:

• Hydrates the skin well
• Provides long-lasting results
• Doesn't make the skin oily or greasy
• Leaves the skin feeling soft and fresh
• Great for those with dull and dry skin
• Free of parabens, sulphates and phthalates
• Easy to use

The Bads:

• Excessive serum is left on face after removing the mask
• Not great for those with oily skin

Price & Availability: E.l.f. Hydrating Water Sheet Mask is available online at Elf Cosmetics Pakistan website for PKR 699/- for a single sheet mask.

For more information on the brand and its latest launches in Pakistan, Join Elf Cosmetics Pakistan on Facebook.




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




Have you tried anything from e.l.f. skincare range...? What do you think about this...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...





Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic