Hey beauties,

Hope you all are having a great start of the week. Well lately I have been investing more in eyeshadow palettes as am more into eye makeup looks these days. I bought this Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor "Sparklers" Eyeshadow Palette in my birthday haul and have been using it a lot since I got it. So let's get to the review to read my views on Makeup Revolution Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette and to see swatches of the gorgeous shades included in it.

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette Ingredients

The packaging of Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette is absolutely beautiful. Just like its name, its sparkly and its black. It also has a big mirror inside which is something I love in palettes. Overall I love the packaging and its very captivating.

This is a 24 eyeshadow palette that has a nice variety of matte, shimmery and metallic finish shades. The size of the pans and quantity of eyeshadows is pretty reasonable. All the shades in this palette have great pigmentation. They have very soft texture which is easy to blend and work with. I found only 2-3 shades that have metallic finish slightly hard to work with. Using a finger or a wet brush works best for those shades. Other than those, the rest of the eyeshadows apply and blend very easily. I experienced minimal fallout while applying and using these eyeshadows which is remarkable.

The color selection of this palette is what attracted me the most to buy it. This eyeshadow palette has a beautiful variety of cool-toned and warm-toned shades. It has beautiful hues of greens, lovely blues and some pink and peachy shades. I absolutely love the variety of shades in this palette as these can be used to create tons and tons of neutral or glamorous eye looks. Here are the swatches of all the shades included in this beautiful palette.

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (First Row)

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Second Row)

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Third Row)

Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Fourth Row)

All in all, I absolutely love Makeup Revolution Life on the Dance Floor Sparklers Eyeshadow Palette. From its pretty packaging to its shades variety and quality, this palette has surely won me over. Except 2-3 shades, the pigmentation, texture and staying power of all the shades in this palette is really amazing. For the price, this is a great eyeshadow palette and I definitely recommend you to try it.

The Goods:

• 24 beautiful colors in one palette
• Includes matte and shimmery shades
• Smooth and easy-to-blend texture
• Amazing color payoff
• Great staying power
• Minimum fallout
• Attractive packaging

Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great and enjoying your days. I am finally back on the blog with some exciting reviews coming your way soon. Starting with one of the most requested reviews, today I am sharing my thoughts on the Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette. Let's quickly get to the post to read what do I have to say about this contouring palette by Artdeco.

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette comes in a cardboard box packaging. The packaging is sturdy enough and is travel-friendly. It also has a mirror inside which is something I love in palettes.

Talking about the shades, the Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette comes in two variants. One is "Cool" and the second one is "Warm". I have only seen the "Warm" variant available in Pakistan so far and that is the one I am reviewing. This contouring palette has total 6 shades. There are 3 contouring powders, 1 highlighting powder, 1 blush and 1 strobing powder. Since this is the "Warm" palette, therefore, all the shades are more warm toned, except for the strobing shade. Yet, I am glad that the contouring shades are not very warm-toned and are suitable for our skin tones.

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette Swatches (Top Row): Highlight, Blush and Strobing

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette Swatches (Bottom Row): Contour 1, Contour 2 and Contour 3

The texture of all the powders is very smooth. The contouring powders have buttery soft and very fine texture. The soft texture leads to some fallout in the pan which can be cleaned easily. All the powders apply and blend easily. The color pay off of all the shades is really great. However, I found the blush shade to be less pigmented than others and it also has shimmer in it. The matte highlight powder is basically good for setting under eyes concealer. The strobing shade is very pigmented and can be applied even with fingers for a nice strobing effect. The staying power of the powders in this palette is pretty amazing and the contour stays on point all day long.

Artdeco Most Wanted Contouring Palette Applied

All in all, I would say this is a nice contouring palette with good variety of shades suitable for all skin tones. The variety of shades make this a complete, all-in-one contouring kit one needs to have. The price of the palette sounds a bit steep but I think it justifies the quality and number of shades included in the palette. If you are looking for a good quality, locally available, complete contouring kit then I definitely suggest you to try this one.


The Goods:

• A complete contour kit
• Good variety of shades
• Soft and fine texture
• Good color payoff
• Great staying power
• Comes with a mirror inside
• Travel-friendly packaging
• Locally available

The Bads:

• Blush shade is less pigmented and has shimmer in it.
• Fallout in the packaging

Hey beauties,

Hope your week is off to a super great start. Pakistan's very own, Halal certified makeup brand, Masarrat Misbah Makeup, recently launched some new additions to their makeup range. The latest additions include new shades of MM Makeup Liquid Lipstick, Matte Luxe Lipstick & Perfect Wear Eyeliner. Today I am reviewing these 3 new products for you. So let's get to the post to know what do I have to say about these new additions to Masarrat Misbah Makeup line.

Masarrat Misbah Makeup New Additions 2018

Masarrat Misbah Makeup New Additions 2018

Masarrat Misbah Makeup New Additions 2018

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Liquid Lipstick "Diva"

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Liquid Lipstick Diva:
Starting with the new shade "Diva" added to Masarrat Misbah Liquid Lipstick range. MMM Liquid Lipstick Diva is a deep burgundy red shade. It appears deeper and more warm-toned on me in person. The shade actually seems similar to MAC lipstick "Diva" as per the swatches I have seen online. However, I don't actually own MAC Diva, therefore, cannot compare the two. This liquid lipstick applies easily, dries quickly and provides a nice matte finish. It stays on my lips easily for 6 hours or more. However, this particular shade does tend to transfer. Overall, the formula is highly pigmented and comfortable to wear.

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Liquid Lipstick "Diva" Lip Swatch

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Matte Luxe Lipstick "Empower"

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Matte Luxe Lipstick "Empower"

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Matte Luxe Empower:
Masarrat Misbah Makeup Matte Luxe Lipstick "Empower" is a beautiful red shade with blue undertones. The shade looks deeper in indoor lighting. Nonetheless, it looks gorgeous. This lipstick has creamy texture that glides smoothly on the lips and does not dry the lips out. It offers creamy matte finish initially which turns to a soft matte finish after a while. This lipstick isn't completely transfer-proof but has amazing lasting power. It stays on the day almost all day long and even lasts through meal. Overall, this lipstick is undoubtedly a winner for me.

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Matte Luxe Lipstick "Empower" Lip Swatch

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Perfect Wear Eyeliner "Noir"

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Perfect Wear Eyeliner "Noir"

Masarrat Misbah Makeup Perfect Wear Eyeliner Noir:
Lastly, we have the new Masarrat Misbah Makeup Perfect Wear Eyeliner "Noir". I personally find liquid liners hard to apply but this wasn't the case with MM Makeup Perfect Wear Eyeliner. The brush that comes with liner makes it easier to apply. This liner can provide a perfectly winged line or cat eye look without hassle. The shade "Noir" is an intense black colored liner. It dries quickly and stays all day long without smudging or flaking. This liner offers satin like finish, not completely matte finish, which is something I don't personally like in black liners. Other than that, its a great budget eyeliner.

Swatches: MMM Liquid Lipstick "Diva", MMM Perfect Wear Eyeliner "Noir", MMM Matte Luxe "Empower"

Overall, I am impressed with the quality of these new products by Masarrat Misbah Makeup. The MM Makeup Matte Luxe has surely become my favorite red lipstick and I am definitely going to grab more shades from the range. Masarrat Misbah Makeup is certainly reaching the top by continuously improving quality of its products and adding shades to its makeup range that are perfect for all skin tones. I absolutely recommend you all to try the newest additions to Masarrat Misbah Makeup range.



Price & Availability: All these products are available at leading outlets nationwide and online at www.masarratmakeup.com. The Liquid Lipstick is priced at Rs 1,250, Matte Luxe Lipstick at Rs 1,150 and Perfect Wear Eyeliner at Rs 790 only.



Overall Rating: 4.8/5...!!!



Have you tried these new products by Masarrat Misbah Makeup..? What do you think about these...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...




Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing great. Today I am back on the blog with one of the most requested reviews. Tarte Cosmetics Precious Picks Color Collection set was my first makeup purchase of this year. The set surely grabbed my attention right when I saw it online. It contains three best-sellers minis by Tarte Cosmetics. Many of you requested me to share swatches and my thoughts on the products in this set. So let's get to the review to see what do I think about the products included in this set...

Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection

Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection

Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection

Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection

The set comes in a bright and funky cardboard box. Inside the box there are three deluxe Tarte Cosmetics products including Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Blush "Ornate", Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick "Surf's Up" and Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara.

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick "Surf's Up"

Starting with Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick "Surf's Up", this mini-sized lipstick has surely got my heart. It is very pigmented, glides on the lips easily and feels very comfortable on the lips. It's formula is hydrating yet it does not look glossy and provides a semi-matte sort of finish. This lipstick just comfortably sticks to the lips and stays for many hours, even lasts through meals. The shade Surf's Up is a rosy brown shade. The shade is slightly darker for my liking. I like to apply it on the lips, blot it and the shade looks perfect then. Overall, this lipstick surely makes me want to get more shades from Tarte Color Splash lipstick range.

Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick "Surf's Up" Lip Swatch

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Then we have the Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara deluxe in this set. I love how the mascara defines and lengthens the lashes. It even curls the lashes and holds the curls well. However, this mascara does not add a lot of volume to lashes so if you are looking for a volumizing mascara, then this one is not for you. Also, this mascara is not water-proof. Nonetheless, this mascara is great for everyday use and defines, lengthens and lifts the lashes nicely.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Results (One Coat)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Blush "Ornate"

I am a huge fan of Tarte blushers already and absolutely love Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Blush "Ornate" included in this set. The blush has a really nice, easy-to-blend formula. It is fairly pigmented and offers a soft satiny matte finish. Overall, Tarte has once again impressed me with this blusher.

Left: Tarte Amazonian Clay Powder Blush "Ornate" Right: Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick "Surf's Up"

All in all, Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection is a great set containing three deluxe best-sellers by the brand. The set is great for those who want to try out 3 of the most popular products by Tarte Cosmetics before investing into full-sized products. I absolutely love the blusher and lipstick included in this set and I am now intrigued to try more shades from Tarte Color Splash Hydrating Lipstick range. Furthermore, all the products in the set are vegan & dermatologist tested. The set is surely great for the price and I absolutely love it.



Price & Availability: Tarte Precious Picks Color Collection is available online at Tarte Cosmetics Website for $10 (Rs 1400) only.



Overall Rating: 4.9/5...!!!



Have you tried any Tarte Cosmetics product recently...? What do you think about this set...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...




Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Hey beauties,

Hope you are enjoying winters to the fullest. Today, I am back on the blog with a much awaited review. A while ago, I got the chance to try 786 Cosmetics Halal and Wudu Friendly Nail Enamels. As per 786 cosmetics, these nail enamels are halal certified, free of harsh chemicals, oxygen permeable and wudu-friendly. So let's get to the review to find out what do I think about these nail enamels by 786 cosmetics...

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels have good pigmentation. They have very thin consistency yet are easy to apply and dry quickly. Two coats of these nail enamels result in perfect, opaque coverage. The staying power of these nail enamels is pretty nice and these last for about 3 days easily without chipping. These nail colors surely are oxygen permeable and do not cause the color of your nails to turn yellowish. All the shades that I got have nice texture and finish. The top coat adds a nice sheen to nail enamels and also help them last a bit longer.

786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels Swatches

To perform wudu/ablution with these nail enamels, it is instructed to rub each nail under water at least for 10 seconds. This will allow the water to pass through the nail enamel. To check this out, I conducted a small water/wudu permeability test with these nail enamels. The test also showed, that rubbing the water gently for 10 seconds allows the water to pass through nail color. Here are the results of the test that I performed:

Water Permeability Test (A clean, dry tissue placed below other tissues on which nail enamel was applied)

Applied 786 Cosmetics Nail Enamel on tissues and poured drops of water. Gently rubbed them for 10 seconds

Carefully lifted the top tissues. The tissue that was below (shown in first picture) is now wet and shows that water has passed through nail enamels.

The test clearly shows that these nail enamels are water permeable. I conducted the water permeability test several times and the water surely passed through the nail enamels after rubbing as per instructions. I repeated the same test with regular nail colors for comparison and the water failed to pass through the nail colors in that case.
You can also check the water permeability test video given by 786 Cosmetics on their website.

Overall, I really like the formula, quality and finish of these 786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels. I love the fact that these nail enamels are Halal Certified, free of any harsh chemicals, alcohol and any other haram ingredients. These are wudu-friendly and oxygen permeable. The shade range of these nail enamels is limited for now. However, the price of these nail lacquers is pretty reasonable. If you are looking for Halal, vegan, cruelty free, water-permeable nail colors, then you should check these out for sure.


The Goods:

• Halal certified
• Water/oxygen permeable 
• Free of harsh chemicals
• Good pigmentation
• Good staying power
• Cruelty free
• Vegan

The Bads:

• Limited shade range
• Availability in Pakistan

Price & Availability: 
786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels are available online at 786 Cosmetics Website for $9.99 each.

To know more about formulation of 786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels, visit their website.



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



Have you tried 786 Cosmetics Halal Nail Enamels...? What do you think about these...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...




Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic

Hey beauties,

Its October and I hope you all are enjoying colors of fall to the fullest. Today I am going to review an all-in-one Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit by our very own brand, Odho Cosmetics. The kit has surely grabbed attention of all those who are looking for a locally available contouring kit. Let's quickly get to the review to know what do I have to say about Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit...

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit comes in black plastic packaging. The packaging of this kit is not ideal in my opinion. The kit contains total 8 powders. It includes 5 face powder shades and 3 contouring powders. This kit has a mixture of cool toned and warm toned shades for light, medium and dark skin tones. However, there are less shades for light skin tone and more shades for medium to dark skin tone in the kit.

The texture of powders in the kit is buttery soft. The soft texture of the powders however, leads to fall out in the palette. These powders apply smoothly and provide a soft, matte finish. All the shades in the kit have good pigmentation yet the face powders provide very sheer coverage. In my opinion, the powders can best be used as setting powder, over foundation. The contouring shades are easy to work with. Once applied, the powders look and feel very natural. These powders do not accentuate any dryness on skin and keep the face matte and oil-free for 4-5 hours.

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit - Top Row Swatches

Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit - Bottom Row Swatches

All in all, I can say its a good kit for beginners and those who want to experiment with something affordable before investing in something high end. The shade range of powders is suitable for desi skin tones. However, the kit lacks shades for light/fair skin tone. The texture and feel of the powders is very soft and satin like. Furthermore, the powders contain SPF 30 which is a plus. Overall, its a decent locally available, budget-friendly face powders and contouring powders kit...


The Goods:

• Face powders plus contouring kit
• Buttery soft texture
• Easy to blend
• Variety of shades
• Soft matte finish
• Decent staying power
• Do not accentuate dryness
• SPF protection
• Affordable

The Bads:

• Very light coverage
• Fallout in the palette
• Lack of shades for light skin tone

Price & Availability: Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders Kit is available at cosmetic stores nationwide for Rs 1500/- only. Also available online at Odho Cosmetics Website, Just4Girls and Daraz for the same price.




Overall Rating: 4/5...!!!



Have you tried Odho Cosmetics Face Powders & Contouring Powders...? What do you think about this kit...??? Don't forget to leave your comments...




Love,
Huda
The Lipstickholic