Hey lovelies,


So I hope you all are doing great and enjoying the Eid day. First of all let me wish u all Eid Mubarik. I hope this eid brings unlimited happiness and wonderful surprises for all of u... <3

On this Eid am going to share my first OOTD (Outfit of the day) with you all. Am quite excited for that. Hope you all will like it. I ordered pink and orange Dhanak Kurta and D.Dot churidar tights from Daraz.pk for Eid's first day.

Bangles

Dhanak Kurta from Daraz

Dress: Dhanak Kurta and D.Dot tights from Daraz. Shoes: Stylo

Thanks to my blogger friends for making this eid special for me with their lovely wishes and Eid surprises. Luckily, I got matching bangles sent by Shummaila of beauty Redefine as gift. So, this was my outfit for first day of Eid.

Once again Eid Mubarik to all Muslim followers across the globe... :)

What are u wearing this Eid don't forget to share in ur comments..???

Hey everyone,

How are u all...?? Well last week we started a new blog segment named  "Tell The Lipstickholic...." Thank u so much for appreciating the segment and participating in it by giving ur answers. So here I am with another question this weekend..


This week's question is.....

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all are doing great. I mentioned in my New Year Post That I will be adding new segments/series to my blog this year In shaa Allah. Now is the time to introduce one of the new series. A new section of "Weekly Asks" is being added to the blog. It's gonna be a weekly fun discussion segment named "Tell The Lipstickholic".....tadaaa....!!!!


Well in this series am gonna ask a question every week and my lovely readers will answer that question and share their thoughts on that topic. In this way we will learn some tips from others and will participate in fun discussions. It's always fun to read other bloggers answers.

I hope you all will love this section and will participate in it. One question will be asked each weekend and it will be fun to read ur lovely answers.

This week's question is.....

Hey beauties,

Hope you all are doing well. It's time for some makeup brushes review. The brushes that am going to review today are from MUA (Makeup Academy). I have two of them, L1 Lip brush and F2 Stippling brush. I bought these last year from Just4girls when they were offering some discount on MUA brushes. So let's see how the brushes look and perform....

MUA Makeup Brushes

MUA F2 Stippling Brush:

Okay so firstly we have the stippling brush or also known as duo-fiber brush. This brush is soft in texture. Like all other MUA brushes it comes in plastic packaging. It has a nice long black handle with F2 written on it. This stippling brush is made up of long synthetic bristles and shorter natural bristles. Stippling brush is used to apply foundation using stippling motion for an airbrushed look. It can also be used for applying cream blushers or highlighters.

Well, I was expecting this brush to be a bit bigger or denser but this is a bit smaller than my expectation. I actually don't have any other stippling brush to compare this to. But well, being small it makes it easier to control and can be used at areas like upper lips too. But, it takes more time to apply and blend foundation on the face. I have used it to apply foundation and it works really well as a stippling brush. It applies and blends foundation really well and gives a nice flawless finish. Again I personally feel that it's a bit smaller for foundation application and takes more time and effort. But, the finish it gives is definitely worth it. Overall I think its a great brush but I will be using it more to apply cream blushers or highlighters. I got this for Rs 350/- (discounted price) from J4G.

MUA F2 Stippling Brush

MUA F2 Stippling Brush

MUA L1 Lip Brush:

The second MUA brush that I own is L1 Lip brush. It is basically a retractable lip brush. It is made up of synthetic bristles. This brush again comes in a transparent plastic packaging but it also has its own metallic lid which I really like a lot. The lid protects the brush from dust and  makes it travel friendly too. The lid can also be attached to the back of the lip brush to make the handle longer for better grip. So overall, I like the idea of creating a lip brush like this.

The lip brush is quite stiff and the bristles work really well for creating fine lip outline. It works really well for lip product application. I never used lip brushes to apply lipstick but this one has changed my mind. I love using this brush because it defines the lips so well and helps apply the lip product with precision. I am glad I tried this brush and I love this one. I got it for Rs 195/- (discounted price) and I think its a steal.

MUA L1 Lip Brush

MUA L1 Lip Brush

MUA L1 Lip Brush

So, both the brushes are great for the price you pay. I really like these. I have no complaints with the lip brush. However, the stippling brush is a bit smaller but it works really well and provides a great finish too. I recommend you to try these.


Price & Availability: These can be purchased from MUA cosmetics website. I got mine from Just4girls. They have MUA brushes and other MUA products in stock.


My Rating: 4/5


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Hey lovelies...


Hope you all are doing well. I have got another Jordana lip product to share with you all. I recently tried new things from Jordana and they all were new for me and were worth reviewing. So, today am going to review Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color in shade "Sweet Strawberry".

Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color in "Sweet Strawberry"

Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color in "Sweet Strawberry"

Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color in "Sweet Strawberry"

Jordana Easyshine Glossy Lip Color in "Sweet Strawberry"

Okay, So I recently bought a few products from Beauty Joint which I shared with you in my last haul post. When I was going through Jordana products, this eashyshine lip color caught my attention as I like hydrating lip products and sheer lip colors. Plus, it was not expensive. Therefore, I picked one to try. These glossy lip colors come in slim plastic twistable tubes with transparent lids. Transparent lid makes it easier to see the actual lip color inside. But, the lipstick somehow gets on the lid and it gets messy very easily.

This lip color glides smoothly, in fact very smoothly on the lips and is hydrating too. I feel this one is more of a tinted balm or should I say its a cross between a lipstick, lip balm and lip gloss. It seems like somewhere between these three. The finish of this lip color is glossy as the name states. However, the glossiness disappears after about half an hour and then it turns into a beautiful natural semi matte finish which I like even more. Well this lip color doesn't feel sticky or tacky at all and doesn't dry the lips out. It feels moisturizing and feels quite natural and comfortable on the lip.It makes my lips look fuller and smoother. So, I like how it feels on the lips.

The shade "sweet strawberry" is a bright strawberry red shade. It smells like strawberry too. I was expecting it to be more sheer and less pigmented. But, this shade in particular is pigmented enough with medium/sheer coverage. When swatched on arm, it appears quite sheer so I had to swipe it more than one times to see the actual color. But on my lips it appears much darker and provides enough coverage in just one swipe. The shade is actually a bit too dark for my taste and everyday use. But, I love how this product feels really comfortable on the lips. My lips were quite chapped these days because of the weather and I was not applying a balm regularly. This easyshine lip color didn't enhance any cracks on my lips but yes didn't cover them well as it provides sheer (medium) coverage.

Jordana Easyshine Lip Color Sweet Strawberry Arm Swatch

Jordana Easyshine Lip Color Sweet Strawberry Lip Swatch

The staying power of this lip color is just average. The glossiness/sheen disappears after half an hour. But the semi matte color stays there for an extra hour. So overall, it stays on the lips for about 2 hours or so which is not impressive. But well, I like it as a sheer hydrating lip color which can be used as a balm or gloss. If you like sheer lip colors that hydrate the lips enough and you don't mind reapplication after about 2 hours, then you should definitely give it a try.


The Goods:

• Inexpensive
• Hydrates the lips
• Feels really comfortable and light on lips
• Does not feel sticky (like a gloss)
• Adds a nice subtle sheen to the lips

The Bads:

• Poor staying power
• Packaging (the lid just gets messy very easily)
• Availability in Pakistan

Price & Availability: These area available online at Jordana Cosmetics for only $1.99. I bought mine from Beauty Joint through Facebook Page Hash for PKR 370/-


My Rating:  3.5/5



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Hey everyone,


Hope you all are doing great. Today I have a lip product review to share with you all. I just love lip crayons/chubby pencils and since, I read about Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stains, I was so tempted to try these. They are not easily available in Pakistan, but can be ordered via Facebook pages from beauty joint. I ordered mine through Hash in my recent makeup haul and have been using it a lot since the day I got this. Let's see what I have to say about this...........

Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain in Honey Love

Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain in Honey Love

Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain in Honey Love

Okay, so starting with the packaging it comes in a chubby twistable crayon. I like lip crayons and find them more convenient. Jordana twist and shine balm stains have a unique formula. It applies smoothly on the lips. It feels hydrating on lips and is moisturizing as the name states. The finish it provides is semi-matte with subtle glossiness. The best part is that the hydration stays there for a reasonable time and it doesn't make the lips feel dry after a while like MUA Power Pouts did.

This twist and shine balm stain is very pigmented. The coverage it provides is medium but buildable. It feels very comfortable on the lips. The staying power of this balm stain is quite impressive too. It stays on the lips for about 4-5 hours which is pretty good for me. It leaves a nice rosy stain on the lips which looks lovely. Am impressed with the staying power and quality of this balm stain and am glad I tried this.

Now talking about the color. I picked the shade "Honey Love" because I already have a lot of pinks and corals and this one seemed a bit different. Honey love is a gorgeous shade. Its a beautiful my lips but better shade on me. Can be worn, every single day. Its a pinkish mauve kind of shade with some brown tones and looks quite natural when applied. But, I noticed the shade becomes darker and a bit more rosy after a while. Am surprised, I tried it many times, and every time it became a bit darker after sometime. Overall, I love this shade a lot and its a beautiful everyday shade.

Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain Honey Love Arm Swatch

Jordana Twist and Shine Balm Stain Honey Love Lip Swatch

Overall, Jordana has again impressed me with this product. I love this lip balm stain a lot and it has become my favorite lip product these days. I definitely recommend you to try these. It's amazing for the price. There are many beautiful shades to chose from and I am hoping to get more soon.

The Goods:

• Good pigmentation
• Hydrates/moisturizes the lips
• Applies easily and smoothly
• Decent staying power
• A subtle everyday shade

The Bads:

• Availability in Pakistan

Price & Availability: These twist and shine balm stains are available online at Jordana Cosmetics website for $2.99/- only. I ordered mine from Beauty Joint through Facebook Page Hash for PKR 560.


Here is a good news...Jordana Twist and Shine Balm and other products are now available online at Just4girls..


My Rating:  4.5/5


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