Review: Rimmel Brow This Way - Brow Kit

Keeping it short and simple. A very good everyday use eye brow kit. Typically you use the wax to define your brows and the powder to set it. But I leave that vigorous process for my evening outs. On a normal day, I just use the powder to accent & define and it works just fine! 

This compact kit comes in two shades, medium and dark brown. 

I only wish that the applicator brush was a little longer for an easier otherwise I am a satisfied customer :) 

Review - Scandaleyes Retro Glam by Rimmel

here's my fab find - Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara by Rimmel

We all know that there are plenty of mascaras out there that promise great things and tempt us to purchase them only to be disappointed in the end. But this one, my friends, does the job. It's an excellent everyday use mascara that will make your lashes appear fuller and longer in an instant and as it says will give you that 60's wide eyed look

However, if you do try and coat it twice or thrice, it might get clumpy but the solution is to scape the excess product off the wand before use

I say it's an excellent everyday use mascara because, A, it gives you false-lash look without much trouble, B, it's pocket friendly and C, it's NOT waterproof so you can wash it off easily at the end of the day

For some the brush might be too big or hefty to use, in that case, you can use the tip of the wand to coat your lashes individually

I have been wearing it to work everyday and have not witnessed it to smudge or smear

So feel free to pick it up at your next drug store visit!

Review - Boi-ing by Benefit

writing my review after a year! ugh.. I know.. It's a shame..! But here's my take on the much talked about concealer Boi-ing by Benefit cosmetics

my guinea pig for the trial was my colleague/friend with medium-tan skin tone so for her I used the following shade

The before and after application:

My take:

Boi-ing delivers what it promises. It gives you full coverage that lasts upto 6-8 hours. If you're looking for a heavy duty concealer; you've found one!

The texture is creamy and a little dry so I will not recommend it to people with dry or aged skin as it may look cakey or crease

I would advise you to go easy when applying as a little goes a long way. Coating too much will only cause it to cake up or crease after some time

When applying with your finger, always dab the concealer onto your skin. Rubbing motion will cause lines. To make it (or any other concealer) stay longer and to avoid creasing finish off with a face powder

With the extended range it is now available in 5 shades and costs $20 (AED 89)

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.

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!

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. 

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