My Thoughts Corner

I always find reading or watching other gals’ makeup routine fun. I have never been a whiz when it comes to makeup, but I believe that everyday makeup is about looking like me, just fresher and lightly enhancing my positive features. I thought it would be a nice post to show you my everyday makeup essentials; things I reach for even when I ran out of time.

After my morning skin care routine and applying SPF, I begin my makeup routine by using a primer. I’ve been recently enjoying the Rimmel Fix & ProtectMakeup Primer and right after I move into the NYX HD Photogenic Concealer to correct my dark spots and then it’s time for my perfect base on normal days; the BB Cream which does wonders to dull skin. Currently I’m loving the Rimmel BB Cream Radiance, reviewed here. I generally avoid using powders as I have dry skin and I prefer the dewy skin finish rather than the matte one.

Since I started doing my brows, there is no way I can skip them. And I’ve got to say that done brows makes the whole face look neat and put together. I’ve been using for quite some time the NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder but I’ll soon have to replace it because I’ve already reached the tin. To complete all I use the Wet’N’Wild Mega Clear Mascara to keep my brows in place.

Now it’s time to give some colour to these eyes. I start by applying the NYX Eyeshadow Base and as I do not wear eyeshadow every day, I use my bronzer just to add some definition to my crease with a bit of highlight to my brow bone. To complete my eye makeup I use an eyelash curler which makes a difference before applying mascara and for this last, I use the Rimmel WonderLash Mascara, reviewed here, for a natural look.

Once my base is set, I use the MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen for a double duty; to brighten up the under eye area and clean any follow outs if there is any.

The next step; bronzing, is my favourite in makeup. My new discovery is the Body Shop Honey Bronzer Bronzing Powder which I’m so obsessed with at the moment. It is a pretty matte bronzer giving the face real warmth without being overly obvious. For a sweet hint of colour, I dust some of the Chanel Powder Blush on the apples of my cheeks and of course I have to add the kiss of glow to the top of my cheek bones, bridge of my nose and the cupid bow using the Watt’s Up Highlighter from Benefit, reviewed here.

Last but not least, lips! I’m not having a favourite one; however I wear mainly nudes and pinks.

That’s it for my daily makeup essentials. I might not be sticking to the order of application as I mentioned here, but that’s the order that works perfectly for me. Furthermore, I keep on trying new products and sometimes I might put less while other times I would go for more. It all actually depends on how I’m feeling that particular day.

Hi Beauties,

Now that finally Wet n Wild cosmetics is here in Dubai I thought of sharing another product review.  For almost a month or maybe more, I honestly can’t remember, I’ve testing out some of the Wet n Wild CoverAll Line; the cream foundation and the primer, which I picked randomly just to find out the quality offered by this very affordable brand. 

Coverall Cream Foundation 

I got this tube a while ago, and thinking of its cheap price I didn’t raise my expectations until I decided to try it just out of curiosity. According to Wet n Wild, it’s a long day wear  that provides moderate to full coverage, it has a lightweight texture with satin-matte finish and contains the VisiBright complex which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin. 

Coverall Primer 

I’m really stunned at how this little beauty pick feels on the skin, it actually performs as any  high end primer would. It provides an amazing moisture which prepped the skin well giving my makeup a smooth base to adhere to. 

Overall, the coverall primer coupled with the cream foundation makes me in heaven despite their cheap prices. There is in fact plenty of quality here nevertheless there are few minuses to note… Well you can’t have it all. As I mentioned earlier, the packaging is not the perfect  one and I wish Wet n Wild would work on it just because the quality provided is amazing.  The second hiccup is the fact that it has no SPF, which makes them not convenient in hot summer days.

Apart from that, I definitely recommend these beauty gems and I deeply hope that they  would get the respect they deserve. 

Hope you enjoyed and thank you for reading!

Hello Everyone,

One of the latest makeup products tendencies is the primer. By now, I’m sure we all know the benefits of using it, whether to target redness or other skin problems, reduce appearance of pores or simply help the makeup lasts all day. However many of people skip it; I personally used to until I decided to spot my look with and without… As I’m guessing you already know the answer; the difference is huge and this is where Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer, which I shall be reviewing in this post, played a key role.

When I first purchased it I used it only once and I hated it. I hated the smell, the texture and everything related to it… Please don’t ask me why, I myself have no clue. Thank god, I didn’t dump it away but instead it was simply laying in my vanity drawer for about 2 months.

It is said, that without the use of primer it’s better throwing the foundation down the sink as it would just not sit right on the skin without a primer. And yes I know best about this. My Makeup used not only to slide off my face, but by the time I was back, my face looked so tired and as if I’ve never put makeup from the first place. How I hated looking at the mirror once I was back home. I never understood why, especially looking at women with their makeup “untouched”. What am I missing??? … 

Claims differ from a primer to another; some add luminosity while others blur imperfections and pores and so on and to be honest I never took any of this seriously. The real proof to me is how the product is doing in real life. Max Factor All Day Facefinity promises to “hold your flawless beauty look in place for longer” and this is exactly what it does, after giving it a second try :).

The primer is packed in a 30ml glass bottle with a convenient pump. This is one detail I’m thankful to Max Factor for. This way, controlling the amount of product is super easy rather than squeezing a tube which gets on my nerves Grrrrrrrrrrrr. 

The product itself resembles to a super lightweight moisturiser or serum with a bonus of SPF20 and you can barely feel that it contains silicone like many other primers. It is super easy to apply and makes the face feel smooth. Max Factor do not claim that this primer blur pores or fine lines, however my makeup stays “untouched” for hours. Mel Arter, Max Factor makeup artist says it acts like velcro on the skin to ensure the makeup stays in place and the finish is maintained. I have to say it; I’m impressed as nothing holds my makeup in place like it even in this heat.

For those with oil skin, this may just be a holy grail primer for prolonging the wear time of the foundation. Many oily skin bloggers rave about how amazing this product is. 

Hence, does this primer honour its promise of being an all day primer? Absolutely. I literally have been loving it. I feel that it lives up to the standards of a high end primer. If you are in the market for a new primer, make this your next purchase. 

Hope you find this review helpful.