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Who says blush, says pink in 90% of the time. However, now that warm weather is on its way any moment, I find myself running to achieve that sun kissed look. God how I love it!!  Especially when paired with a peachy pink blush or lip. After looking around my stash, I discovered that I have an obsession about coral and peach blushes. Today I’m here to present what I came up with.

I will start with the e.l.f Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky. I’m a lover of baked blushes I’ve got to say, I love the beautiful colour that comes from this type of formula and this little e.l.f is a gorgeous natural peach with just the right level of highlight that perks thing up and gives the cheeks such a pretty glow. The CatriceIlluminating Blush in Coral Me Maybe is as charming as its design, it is very pigmented and provides such a lovely radiance thanks to a fine shimmer in the formula. The Chanel Joues Contraste in Malice is a stunning coral-pink powder blush with a silky formula that adds a splendid flush of colour and warmth to the cheeks especially for warmer undertones. The Wet n Wild Blush inPearlescent Pink is my trusty and day-to-day blush and I’ve got to say that I wear it pretty much all year round. Though the name mentions pink, but it’s a lovely peachy pink with a fine gold shimmer which is the best to grant a little radiance to the skin. The irresistible hear shape Makeup Revolution BlushingHearts in Candy Queen of Hearts, previously reviewed here, is a combination of coral, peach and pink colours. It delivers a healthy and natural blossom without overpowering. The last one and certainly not the least, the Gosh Giant Blushin Passion, is very creamy and pigmented and provides a beautiful sun flushed look.

I hope you enjoy this post, as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thanks for your read!

Hello Dolls,

Bourjois is one of my favourite drugstore brands, though it’s been a while since I got anything from it. Recently I picked their brand new City Radiance Foundation. For those who don’t know me, I’m all about healthy radiant skin, and since Bourjois promises to maintain a bright and glowing complexion, I thought of giving this lil’ babe a go for my dehydrated and dull skin.

The Bourjois City Radiance Foundation is presented in a pretty squeezy pastel pink tube. The texture is creamy but lightweight and blends really well almost like a tinted moisturizer with light to medium coverage and dewy finish. The formula of the foundation is all about brightening with an SPF of 30 to protect from the sun exposure with an addition of an anti-pollution screen.

From the downside, I’ve got to say that it’s not the best foundation in terms of staying power even when using a primer as by end of the day, it starts to fade. Adding to that, only 3 shades are available in Dubai which I can only imagine that many people will struggle to find a match.

Overall, I think I like the City Radiance Foundation, though I wasn’t expecting that, I find myself reaching for it on days when I only need a light base. It definitely does what it claims; it hydrates the skin whilst giving it a unified finish with a bit of luminosity. Well done Bourjois!!

I really hope that was helpful. Happy Sunday!

Hi Guys,

Ever since I started this blog, I wanted to talk about Chamomile. It is for a fact my first choice as a beauty ingredient. I’m absolutely mad about it and would pick any product from the shelf for mentioning Chamomile… After the first post of my favorite chamomile products, I thought it’s time for round two of my obsession.

Johnson’s Baby Silky Sleek Shampoo with camomile| I basically use it as a makeup brush cleanser as it is very gently on the bristles of my brushes. Check out the details here.

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy lavender chamomile body lotion| It is an ultra creamy and nourishing lotion. It contains a lot of natural ingredients and sadly has paraben. The smell is awesome, and the fact that it contains lavender is definitely a plus for me. I really love this product.

Dry Chamomile flower| Usually I get ready made chamomile tea bags, however when I ran out before grocery date, I turn to use my dried chamomile flower. Another way to use it is through a DIY Chamomile Toner. A detailed post on this last will follow shortly.

St. Ives Fresh Skin Makeup Remover & Facial Cleanser| A gentle, non drying cleanser with a cream formula that leaves the skin soft and hydrated. I’m totally in love with this stuff and unfortunately I believe that it was discontinued and I might be holding the last tube of it on this earth. I personally use it as a second cleanser as I double cleanser as I mentioned here.

Have you got any products to recommend?? Please let me know in the comments below.

Setting powders and sprays are the only meaning of making the makeup stay put and longer. There are plenty of those out there however is it worth paying the hefty price tag for something that’s full of chemicals???  Well the answer for me is NO especially when I can get a cheaper and a better version using natural ingredients. I have normal to dry skin which makes me prefer the sprays over powder. In this post, I’d share with you my latest DIY makeup setting spray which I’m obsessed with. It smells divine, my skin is super soft after and it got a lasting power too.

For this spray, I only use the 100ml spray bottle for a couple of weeks supply as there are no preservative and then I can make fresh batches every now and then.

What you need:

Rose Water.

Glycerin.

100 ml Spray Bottle.

What to Do:

Combine 1 part of glycerine with 4 parts of the rose water.

Shake before use.

This setting spray takes no time to make and is dead cheap. It could also be used as a facial spritz throughout the day for glowy skin.

Thanks for your read and hope you enjoyed!

Hi There,

For many years, my hair was in desperate need of treatment. It had no life, no shine, no volume, nothing at all. I’ve been trying plenty of high-end and drugstore treatments until I decided to go 100% natural. It took me almost 2 years of homemade work to make it alive and to prevent a setback; I needed to constantly moisturize it… This is when I made my way to Lush. Once I stepped in the shop, I asked the lady to get me the ‘No way to pronounce the name of’ hair mask and guess what?? She knew what I meant and seconds later, I had my tub for H’Suan Wen Hua, which is the Chinese God Of Hair!

Packed in its unique recyclable pot, Lush says: ‘We packed into this pot everything we know of to put condition and shine back into the hair’. So true! It is a combination of the most amazing and efficient home remedies for dry frizzy hair. Full of protein and nourishing ingredients; such as eggs, avocado, olive oil, cinnamon, bay leaves …etc. which makes it a unique hair treatment to moisturise and soften your hair. In other words, it brings life back to the dull and damaged hair.

A lot of folks don’t like the smell of this product which is organic and fresh. I could mainly pick out bay leaves and cinnamon. It’s not a pretty aroma but not the worst of all. I kinda got used to it after few times of use. I apply it once week and I’ve got to say that it worked its magic from the first application … I was impressed! The result is a healthy, shiny and detangled hair which made me skip the conditioner whenever I use the H’Suan Wen Hua.

From the down side, I’m really disappointed at the fact that it contains parabens, alcohol and sulphate. It is unquestionably a star buy and a definite hair saver however it’s pretty confusing for me if I should stick to it or kick it and up to now I’m unable to make up my mind.

I really hope that it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

If there’s a beauty resolution I made for this year, it is better care for my skin. Thank god, I’ve already crossed the step of eating well and falling asleep with my makeup on. However I’m still struggling with my daily water intake… No worries folks, I’m getting there. Fingers Crossed!!

I profoundly believe that there is nothing more crucial than taking care of our skin, that being said, I’ve been in the hunt of good, efficient and most importantly natural products/brands. Today I will share with you a list of brands I’m planning to test for year 2016… With no further ado, let’s get started.

Kiehl’s| Pretty much known to most of you guys. I do appreciate the natural ingredients of this brand’s products, such as lavender, calendula, caffeine, vitamin C, blue algea and rosa arctica. I’ve got on my list several beauties I’m interested in, including the dark spot corrector, the powerful strength line reducing concentrate and many others.

First Aid Beauty| (aka FAB) it is one of the brands of choice by countless women, thanks to its natural beauty products. The brand is not using any harsh chemicals and is cruelty free. FAB is also the best to treat sensitive skin issues from eczema to dry flakes.

Dermalogica| The first time I got to know Dermalogica, was through the spa I regularly go to. And I have to admit that I immediately loved it. The main thing I like about these products is their natural ingredients without having any artificial fragrances.

Liz Earle| Their Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is what made me know this brand thanks to its ingredients which includes chamomile, my beloved one as you already know by now. It’s another great brand using bounty of stuff that nature has to offer, such as chamomile, calendula, rosemary, cucumber and it goes on and on and on.. Beauty community is raving about Liz Earle and I’ve got to have my bit… J

Neal’s Yard Remedies| Last Christmas I gifted my friend and personal trainer a pack of hand creams from Neal’s Yard Remedies and I have to admit that I wanted to go back and get the same, or maybe a bit more. I tried while there, some of other products and they all have a divine smell. Again, I love I’m interested in this lovely brand because everything they’ve got is made from natural ingredients and essential oils…  

If you've got any favorite products from any of these brands, please mention in the comment below.

Hello Beauties!

Today, I will be reviewing the Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle. I’m the type of gal who prefers healthy glowy skin and this lil’ jewel emphasizes that natural glow. I got this highlighter a couple of months ago and I immediately fell in love with.

The Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle is a compact powder highlighter with a champagne peachy versatile shade; suitable for a wide range of skin tones. The finish is fabulous, though that once you swatch it you get surprised by the intensity of the color however, once applied to the skin, it gives a flattering fresh and natural shimmer. It also lasts really well on the skin.

The packaging from the other hand; is more of sleek and refined with a magnetic closure making it neat and travel friendly. Coming to the texture, the powder is so creamy and very blendable and the color pigmentation is outstanding.

Just a light swirl of the brush on the powder is needed to achieve the desired look which drags me to point that considering the fact that the Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle is a highlighter and the amount of product you get, makes the product last an absolute lifetime.

Every time I wear it, my complexion looks way better and my look is more fresh and radiant. The Mineralize Skin Finish Soft & Gentle is by far the best highlighter in its category and a luxurious and pretty investment. Looking for a new highlighter? Believe me, it is the only one that you should own and would be the last one to buy.

Thanks for your read!!!

I don’t think there should be a reason to clean the makeup brushes. However, for those who are so hard to convenience, let me start by saying that professional makeup brushes are not cheap and they should be maintained to make them last longer. Second, dirty brushes get scratchy and most importantly they carry bacteria and nobody wants that. It’s recommended to deep clean the makeup brushes at least once a week, but hey, who has the time for that??? I personally do it at least once a month… Not enough? I know but I’m getting thereJ.

There are tons of brush cleansers that cost hell of bucks. However I figured out a great brush cleanser that’s affordable and last long enough – Johnson’s Baby Shampoo Camomile.

Here is my little easy and effective “how to” to clean makeup brushes. For that we need:

A small bowl or glass.

How to:

1: Combine the water, shampoo and conditioner.

2: Dip one brush at a time.

3: Towel or paper towel sheet.

4: Using your hand, apply a dime sized of baby shampoo and swirl to see the makeup run off.

5: Rinse the brush with water until clean. Gently push the bristles back into their original shape.

6: Let the brushes dry completely before using.

Hope that was useful. Thanks for stopping by! 

Last year was the year I tried a lot of makeup, mainly drugstore, and discovered what floats my boat. I’m the kinda a girl who sticks to the brands I know but this year I’m firmly determined to try new things keeping in mind that I’m looking for healthy options. I thought it would be right to put together a makeup brand wish list for 2016 and I’m sure that many of you would be surprised to know that I have not YET tried these brands.

Charlotte Tilbury| The brand that had so much hype in the blogging community in 2015. It is unquestionably pricey however I do believe that you get something a little more exquisite; from packaging to formulas. I am tempted by the eyeshadow pencils and the filmstar bronze & glow.  

NARS | Another brand that I’ve heard nothing but good things. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation along with their Radiant Creamy concealer are on my wish list before even I start blogging.

The Balm | Was there any other item that made this brand famous more than the Mary-Lou Manizer? I mean w’e all read hundred and thousands of posts about this lil’ baby. It will definitely be my first item in the cart along with the Bahama Mama bronzer. 

Tarte | Being in the hunt for cruelty-free products, tarte seems to be the best brand to shop from. However I seem to fall in love with a long list of their products and I just can’t keep up with this brand. It started with their primers, the Amazonian clay range and finally their palettes (rainforest after dark, limited edition tarteist, tartelette matte and tartelette in bloom clay).

Becca | Nowadays, all the raves seem to turn around the shimmering skin perfector and the Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop Highlighter. 

My wish list is mainly high-end and I’m already thinking that the majority is out of budget and my purchasing logic however I‘m determine something new . My skin care wish list will soon follow. Stay tuned.

Hi Y’all,

I have been eyeing the Lorac Pro Palettes for ages, annoyed at the fact that they are the hardest and expensive things to get your hands on. However, when the queen of dupes, Makeup Revolution, can conveniently pull a cheaper version out of their bag, I’m sorted.  Today, I’m going to focus on how the Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro1 performs.

Unlike the first palettes, Makeup Revolution has revamped their packaging for this line of the Pro palettes, with super elite formula, a double sided brush, and a black matte lid which looks amazing.  Plus it houses a massive mirror which is great for travelling.

The Iconic Pro 1 palette contains 16 warm neutral shades of browns, split across two lines with the top one being matte and the bottom is all shimmer. The formula is mind blowing; buttery, easy to blend and insanely pigmented with no fall outs. I’ve gotta say, Makeup Revolution are on another level in this one.

I’m incredibly amazed at the staying power of the shadows in this palette. After 6 to 8 hours, my eye makeup would still be in place, fresh and non-smudgy. In fact, this is a great palette and one of my favorite for everyday use. It’s a total bargain and so much easy to find through their website.

Proudly, I admit to be one of the biggest lovers of the Makeup Revolution. For most of us, affordable means less quality, however it has never been the case with the many products I’ve been trying from this brand. The Makeup Revolution once again you have hit the spot with the Iconic Pro 1 palette.  

I hope you enjoyed this post and stay tuned for more from this brand.