Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Eyebrow Shape Guide - Especially for Asian/South Asian women

Eyebrows play a silent but huge role in enhancing your facial features and overall appearance. So I'll strongly recommend to always pay attention when shaping them at home or at the salon.


The general rule implies that you start at the outer corner of your nose like in the picture above. You can gauge the lines using any thin make-up brush (like an eye-shadow brush) or a pencil by holding it straight up from the corner of your nose.


Since most of us aren't blessed with petite noses; this may result in an awkwardly large space between our eyebrows (tried!). The fix is to start along the bridge of your nose, as seen in the picture below.


The technique for the arch and end remains the same.

Trend Alert: Thick & Fuller eyebrows are in trend. I do, however, come across women with extremely thin eyebrows. The reason being that they have grown accustomed to that style and are unsure if thick eyebrows would suit them or not. My dear ladies, worry not for many companies have come out with an "Eye-brow Kit". The kit usually consists of an eyebrow gel, an eyebrow pencil, dark and light shades (beige & brown) and sometimes a shape stencil. You can buy one and use it to draw fuller eyebrows for a try. 

An Eyebrow Kit by Too faced

Sample (Pic not my property)


Remember, the color of your eyebrows should be somewhat similar to your hair color if not exactly the same.

Sunday, 10 November 2013

Product Review: Make Up Academy (MUA) 12 Shade Undressed Palette


A great Urban Decay Naked Palette dupe, this 12 shade palette by MUA is not only affordable (MUA Undressed Palette for PKR 750 - Urban Decay Naked Palette for PKR 7500 - Shut Up!) but also delivers in terms of texture and application.

Being an avid Urban Decay Cosmetics fan, this product has certainly got what it takes to be in my good books.
Courtesy: ETM blog
Courtesy: ETM blog
Point: The shimmery shades are more pigmented and goes on smoother comparative to the matte shades.

Nonetheless, with a price difference like that, it surely deserves to be in your vanity.

Peace & Love!

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Home Remedy - for improved complexion and softer skin


Want soft, supple and fair skin? Here's an easy and natural way:

Mix a pinch of pure ground turmeric in 2 tsp of fresh yogurt. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and wait until its dry. Wash it off with your regular face wash. Visibly improved skin texture and complexion in just 2-3 weeks. Apply it daily or every alternate day. Its natural with NO side effects & suitable for all skin types. 

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Regal - (Gold & Purple)


Face: Rimmel's Lasting Finish 100 & 202, Rimmel's Match Perfection pressed powder & Wet n Wild Mega Glo Illuminating powder
Eyes: MAC Carbon (outer corner), Urban Decay Frigid (centre) & Ruthless (under the eyebrows)
Mascara: Rimmel's 1-2-3 Looks
Lips: Mac Ravishing


Monday, 2 September 2013

Beauty Look - Rouge Noir


Face: Rimmel's Lasting Finish (100 & 202)
Lips: Homegirl - Kat Von D
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2 Pallette
Mascara: Rimmel's 1-2-3 Looks

Friday, 23 August 2013

Review - Rimmel's Lasting Finish - 25 Hour Foundation

I have recently become a fan of liquid foundations and can't stop experimenting with 'em. I previously used to use stick foundation on my clients (that's what is prevalent here and I do use it on clients who need extra coverage) but many of my clients did not need alot of coverage. So as per my make-up philosophy "less is more" I'm on a hunt to find best possible solution for my different clients with different skin needs to give them natural and comfortable base that they'd love me for.

I have recently added Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation to my vanity. Starting with 3 shades:



These can cover fair to tan skin tone after I mix and match and will work on most of my clients but you can never have enough. All 3 have yellow undertones which is again Okay for Asian skin but this line offer foundations with pink undertone as well so you have a good variety to choose from. 

Review: It gives medium coverage and I have to use concealer on problem areas to get a flawless base. It's great for normal to combination skin with its semi-matte finish but I wouldn't recommend it to people who have oily or dry skin. It is a longwear foundation as it says; wouldn't melt away and is light weight.


Thursday, 15 August 2013

My lip shade pick for 2013 - Addicted!

Im obsessed with this lipstick shade and the best part.. it goes with almost any color you're wearing! Only when wearing during the daytime I lighten it a bit by pressing a tissue paper in between my lips.

Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection 109



Review: Lasts longer as it promises and gives a nice finish BUT becomes quite dry after a while.

MAC- Sounds Like Noise (Hayley Williams)















Review: Very hydrating; creamier than other MAC lipsticks.

Color Studio - Color Rush Lipstick - Tease Me



Review: Rich color and matte finish BUT the color bleeds (smudges) after some time.

Note: the first and last picture are my property. If you have to use it somewhere; please put up credits :)