Hey beauties,


A lot of bloggers were reviewing these HD blushers by ELF this year. They are said to be a good dupe for the Makeup Forever HD blushes. After hearing a lot of good things about these I recently bought one of these blushers from beautyinbudget4u. The shade I got is "Superstar". So today am going to share my thoughts on this blush with you....

ELF HD blush in Superstar

ELF HD blush in Superstar

ELF HD blush in Superstar

This blush comes in a cute little plastic bottle with a pump/dispenser. The bottle has also a black cap which fits the bottle very well and makes it travel-friendly. I was surprised to see how small the size of bottle actually is but still the quantity enough.The pump makes this liquid blush much convenient to use. However, I feel that the pump always dispenses more than required product which leads to product wastage. Overall, the packaging is cute yet sturdy and I quite like it.

"Superstar" is a very pretty coral/pink shades. It appears more pink on me without blending. Upon blending it turns into a pretty coral peachy shade. The shade is ideal for light/medium skin tones. It also has some micro shimmer particles in it which are not very visible once applied on face. When applied properly this blush provides a semi-matte finish which I love. This shade looks so grogeous and can be worn everyday easily.

This blush is highly pigmented. In fact, it can be a bit tricky to use for the first few times because of such high pigmentation. You need only need a small dot or I'd say a micro dot to color both cheeks. Blending this blush can be crucial as it dries very quickly. You need to blend it fast before it dries up. I usually apply a small dot of this blush with a q-tip or my finger on the cheeks and then blend, blend, blend with fingers. At the end, I use my kabuki brush to blend it out further and have the desired finish.

The staying power of this blush is also great. Because of such great pigmentation this blush stays on me for about 5-6 hours. I applied it in the afternoon and when came back home at night, there was still some tint of color on my cheeks. I have dry/combo skin and it didn't enhance any dry patches on my face. Here are the swatches of "ELF Superstar":

ELF HD blush arm swatches

ELF HD blush swatch closeup

Here is a quick summary of the pros and cons of this blush:

The goods:
Highly pigmented
Great staying power
Lovely color which can be worn easily
Comes in a pump bottle
Suitable for dry/combination skin

The Bads:
Can be a bit tricky to blend/use for the first few times
The pump dispenses some extra amount of blush
Dries up very quickly

Price and Availability: I bought this form Beautyinbudget4u for PKR 750. These blushers are also available on ELF website for $3.00.


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Hey lovelies...!!

I mentioned in my last haul post that I ordered a few things from Just4girls. They reached here on Friday ...yayyyy...!! Also I picked a few products from Al-Fatah last week and today am sharing all of them with you in this haul post. Let's see what I got......

Makeup/Beauty Haul

Makeup/Beauty Haul

Just4girls Purchases

What i got from Just4girls:
(1) Essence stay all day foundation in "soft sand" (Rs 675)
(2) Essence all about matt fixing powder (Rs 530)
(3) Essence long lasting lipstick in shade "Natural Beauty" (Rs. 400)
(4) Himalaya clarifying facial wash (Rs. 310)


What I bought from Al-Fatah:
(5) Essence stay all day foundation in "soft beige" (Rs 675)
(6) Essence lip pencil in shade "Cute Pink" (Rs 180 )
(7) Essence all about curl "Curl+volume" mascara (Rs 490)
(8) Tresemme re-moisturize conditioner 500ml (Rs 396 if I remember correctly)


The haul is mainly featuring the new products by Essence cosmetics. Just4girls recently changed their whole look and added many new brands and products to their site. I was excited to try a few new products which were on my wish list so placed my order immediately without wasting another minute. However, now I wish I had delayed my order a few days because after that they also added many new great products by Catrice cosmetics which I missed :( Well I hope I'll get them in my next J4G haul before they run out of stock.

Let's talk about the things bout from Just4girls. I wanted to try this "Essence all about matt fixing powder" since I heard about it. So, I immediately grabbed one. Along with it I also got the new long lasting lipstick by Essence in a beautiful color "natural beauty". I am glad they were available on J4G. Then, I also added the Essence stay all day foundation in "soft sand (30)" in my cart. I was hearing a lot of good words about it so wanted to check how it works for me. But sadly the shade i got was one shade darker then my skin tone :( The last thing I added was Himalaya clarifying face wash as my Mum wanted to try that.

On my visit to Al-Fatah, I bought the new mascara by essence. Also, I picked a pink lip liner and the lightest shade of the "Essence stay all day foundation" in "Soft beige (10)". I can't seem to find the exact match for my skin tone in this foundation. So, I picked one darker and one lighter shade to mix and see if that works. The last thing I got is the "Tresemme re-moisturize conditioner". In winters my hair become quite dull and flat. So I needed this conditioner to provide them some extra moisture.


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Hey sweeties.

Hope you all are enjoying this evening. Today am going to review one of my favorite lip products. Any lipstick lover can't skip this. Yes, am talking about the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter. I mentioned this in my previous haul post. The shade that am going to review is "Tutti Frutti". Yummmm...!!!

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti

Starting with the packaging as usual. This lip butter comes in a cute packaging which is very attractive. Each lip butter has a different colored lid. This one has an orange lid as you can see. I like the packaging overall but I'll advice you all to be careful when opening the lid or you may break the creamy lip butter unintentionally. The name of shade is mentioned on bottom.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti

Now talking about the texture. The lip butter is not exactly a colored lip balm rather it lies somewhere between a lip balm and a lipstick. It is very very very creamy which even makes it prone to breakage. Therefore you need be careful. It glides smoothly on the lips and feels very creamy and comfortable. The lips feel hydrated and smooth after applying this. However because of being so creamy and moisturizing it has slight tendency to bleed.

The shade "Tutti Frutti" is a gorgeous coral/orange shade with semi-matte finish. It adds a nice shine to the lips. If you have been reading my posts regularly you would know how much I love coral lip products. This one is a really nice orange color that makes your face look fresh. This shade will suit almost any one, but will look much better on fair to medium skin tones.

This shade "tutti frutti" is highly pigmented. The coverage of this lip butter is between sheer and opaque. It's medium but buildable you can say. In the tube it seems a vibrant orange lipstick but on the lips is much sheer and wearable. One swipe of the lip butter provides a sheer orange color to the lips. However, this product claims to be a lip balm. So, the pigmentation is great as a balm. Here are the swatches of this lip butter:

Revlon Lip butter Tutti Frutti Arm Swatch

Revlon Lip butter Tutti Frutti Lip Swatch

The staying power of this lip butter is decent. For me the hydration and the shine doesn't last long enough. After about an hour, the shine and moisture disappears but the lips still don't feel dry. There is a light color that remains on the lips for about 3 hours. Overall it stays on the lips for about 4 hours or more which is really good as a lip butter.

Final Thoughts: So my final words on this..... I LOVE LOVE LOVE this lip butter. The color is so gorgeous and it really hydrates and moisturizes the lips. However, the moisture and shine disappears soon but still the lips feel nice. I love how it makes my lips smooth and provides just the right amount of color. It is a "must-have" lip product not only for winters but for summers too. I really recommend you to try these. However they are a bit expensive but still worth buying. There are many colors to choose from and all the colors are lovely.

Price and Availability: I bought this from online store "beautyinbudget4u" for PKR 1099. Revlon lip butters are also available at Just4girls.

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Hey girls,

Hope you all have been great. Today am going to review one of my newly tried skin care product which is "Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer". I purchased this about three months ago and have been using it a lot this winter. So, I think it's the perfect time to share my thoughts on this product with you.

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer

There is nothing much to talk about the packaging of the product. This moisturizer comes in those typical squeeze bottle. I wish the bottle had a pump on it so it would be easier to have the right amount of product on hand. I think the larger bottle (400 ml ) comes with a pump. Therefore, if you prefer a pump bottle you can pick the one that comes with a pump.

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer

Jergen claims that this moisturizer is designed to soften the skin, remove tanned and dead skin and make the complexion lighter in 6 weeks. I bought this moisturizer in a 200 ml bottle just to try it. This moisturizer is made in UAE. On the back of the bottle you can see the list of ingredients.

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer Ingredients

The consistency of this moisturizer is very thick almost similar to any facial cream. I bought this moisturizer few months ago but didn't use it a lot because of it's thick consistency. But when the season changed, I started using this regularly in winters and began to like it. I have dry/combination skin and now this moisturizer has become a part of my daily skin care routine.

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer Consistency

In winters my dry/combination skin needs a heavier moisturizer and this one provides enough moisture to my skin without making it look greasy. However, people with oily skin might find this a bit heavy and greasy. A little amount of this moisturizer is enough. When I apply this on my face/skin, it feels a bit heavy for the first few minutes but then it absorbs well into the skin and my skin looks fresh and radiant.

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer applied

Jergens Fair & Soft Fairness Moisturizer blended

I think this moisturizer is great for winters and it is so so so affordable. I cannot really comment on the fairness claim this moisturizer makes. I have been using it regularly for over a month now and didn't notice any change in my complexion. However, my skin does look radiant and smooth after using it. This moisturizer really softens the skin and hydrates the skin well. I have been using this regularly on my face too and luckily it didn't give me any breakouts....great :)


Final Thoughts: So my final thoughts on this moisturizer are that it is a great moisturizer in such an affordable price so you should give it a try. If you have dry/combo skin, this will work well for you. It makes the skin smooth and soft, but use only a little amount or else it can feel heavy on the skin. Those with oily skin might not like it. I cannot really tell whether it lightens the complexion or not, but I personally think no moisturizer can do that. However, the skin feels radiant and smooth after applying it.

Price and Availability: I bought this 200 ml bottle for PKR 190 from a local cash and carry. Jergens range of skin care products are available on all leading stores in Islamabad. Jergens fair and soft fairness moisturizer is also available at beautyarena and just4girls.

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Hey there girls,

I mentioned the wet n wild silk finish lipstick in my previous haul posts. So, today am going to review it :) The shade am reviewing today is "Blushing Bali (545A). So let's begin......

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Blushing Bali (545A)

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Blushing Bali (545A)

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Blushing Bali (545A)

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Blushing Bali (545A)

The name "silk finish" is I think appropriate for the finish of these lipsticks as they are not completely matte and have pearly/frost finish. I don't like frosty or shimmery lipsticks at all and was scared to try it but I must say that the frost is not that noticeable. The frost appears as a decent nice shine on the lips. This lipstick also has very fine shimmer particles in it which again are not visible when applied on lips ,so yayyyyy...!!! Am happy with it.

The pigmentation of this lipstick is pretty decent but still I'd say it is not as pigmented as the "mega last lipsticks". This shade however is highly pigmented. With just one swipe you can get the desired color. The shade "Blushing Bali" is a peachy brown shade. It's a mixture of brown and pink/peach color. It's a lovely color and can be worn easily everyday. I can say it's a my-lips-but-better (MLBB ) shade for me with some nice shine in it. Here are the swatches of this shade:

Wet n Wild Blushing Bali Arm Swatch

Wet n Wild Blushing Bali Lip Swatch

The staying power of lipstick is also pretty decent. It stays on the lips for about 3 to 4 hours but without eating/drinking a lot. It fades evenly. The lipstick is highly affordable and you can try different colors from the range. But, each of them has a different finish.

Final Thoughts: Overall I like this lipstick a lot and that's why purchased one more in my next haul which i will review later. I bought this lipstick from beautyinbudet4u for only 299 (on sale) and i was not expecting much from it. But am glad I tried this. Its a budget friendly lipstick with a nice finish. It's super cheap and i love the color and the healthy shine it adds to my lips. However if you are a fan of matte lipsticks then this is not for you.

Availability: Wet n Wild silk finish lipsticks are available on "beauty joint" and different American drugstores for $2 (approx). For Pakistani readers, I bought this from online facebook store "beautyinbudget4u" for PKR 299 (on sale).


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Hey beauties....

Hope u all are enjoying this Sunday. Last week I quickly grabbed some of my makeup/skin care favorites for winter. Today am sharing these with you in a quick haul post.

Sunday Haul Post

Sunday Haul Post

Ok so....Details of what i got:

1) Loreal Elvive Smooth Intense Shampoo (PKR 425 from D.watson)
2) ELF Studio HD blush (PKR 750 from beautyinbudget4u)
3) Revlon Lip butter Tutti Frutti (PKR 1099 from beautyinbudget4u)
4) Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick Nouveau Pink (PKR 399 from beautyinbudget4u)
5) Pears Transparent soap bar (ummm i forgot it's exact price sorry, it was also from D.watson)

Quick Sunday Haul

I use the "Loreal Elvive Smooth Intense" Shampoo regularly. It's my favorite. It keeps the hair soft and smooth and frizz fry so i never felt the need to switch to any other. "Pears Transparent Soap" is another mush-have product in winters for me. It cleanses the skin so well and i have always been a fan of this soap. I bought both of these form D.watson. These are easily available on all leading stores.

Then comes the lipsticks part. Ahhh i just can't resist them. Anyone who loves lipsticks cannot miss the "Revlon Lip Butter". I got this in shade Tutti Frutti, yummm...!!! I have already mentioned how much i love coral/orange lip colors and this again belongs to the same family. I also got one "Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick" in Nouveau pink. It's a pretty pink color. I got one wet n wild silk finish lipstick in my previous haul post. I loved that a lot so wanted to try another color and bought this.

And finally i bought one "ELF HD Blush" in Superstar. It's a medium pinky peach shade. I wanted to get this liquid blush for winters after reading many positive reviews on it. I got all three makeup items from Facebook store Beautyinbudget4u. I have also ordered few goodies from Just4girls. They will be arriving here in a few days so will share them in another quick haul post.

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