My Thoughts Corner

Hi Dolls,

Concealers are one of the critical and essential products to my makeup routine, and in order to provide an accurate review I usually spend enough time to experiment it. And here I am finally reviewing the Rimmel London Match Perfection skin tone adapting concealer after a month of use. I purchased it along with the Rimmel BB Cream Radiance, which I already reviewed a while ago here.

It’s apparently a 2-in-1 concealer & highlighter that banishes signs of fatigue and illuminates the eye area, with an oxygen complex allowing the skin to breathe according to Rimmel. That sounds great! So let’s check it out!

In the past, I’ve been switching from a concealer to another; trying so many to find that one that would cover up the discoloration, apply smoothly, blend easily without losing its coverage, adapt to my skin tone and certainly do not crease under my eyes. So listen carefully people…... Rimmel Match Perfection skin tone adapting concealer manages all that.

Its texture is very creamy and moisturizing which blends perfectly, providing the right coverage and a beautiful highlight under the eye making tired eyes look refreshed. And as an extra benefit, skip the powder step, it’s not needed. Guess what??? Not setting it doesn’t affect its longevity though; it still lasts the whole day without creasing even during summer days of Dubai with a temperature of 42 C minimum. Seriously this stuff is amazing. However I don’t think this concealer might answer the call of those with heavy dark circles, it can only be used to cover tiny spots and blemishes. I believe it’s more designed to cover the under eye area rather than spots because of its highlighting quality.

At the end what can I say? I simply love this concealer and I’m really glad I found it. It is certainly a great choice for those seeking a concealer that brightens as well as conceals problems. The color adapting technology works for me which is a major plus providing me a soft and natural glow. So far it’s the best concealer I have used in a while. A great quality for a good value.

Hi Lovelies,

Two months back, I went to the beauty store to check new products, when the sales lady from Max Factor stand suggested the Eye Luminizer Brightener.  I was caught by the last part as this is a total new concept to me and I wasn’t really sure if this is a concealer or highlighter. Therefore, I thought of making a quick review about it today.

At first look I loved the presentation of the product in 2 colors; Orange (the concealer) with a white swirl (the brightener) in a clear plastic bottle. But once the product is dispensed both liquids are already mixed. It also contains a pump which is great to make it more hygienic.

Max Factor claims that this eye brightener: “Instantly brightens and hydrates for luminous looking under eye area” and I do agree. However I don’t expect it to cover extremely dark circles but it certainly brightens up under eye pretty well.

The great part in my opinion about this brightener is its lightweight formula that it cannot be even seen and blends easily. It’s also smooth, soft and moisturizing.

Overall, I think it’s a good product for everyday use especially when I don’t have time or mood to have any makeup on but I still want to have a healthy look.

Hope that was helpful… Stay tuned!

Hi Everyone,

When I first got into the beauty scene, I was convinced that all the watery solution aren’t worth trying as they were just pricy spring water, until I decided to try one. I’m sure you’ve all heard a great deal about micellar water by now. For those who don’t know what it is; it’s a water based cleanser containing micelles that acts like a magnet to remove dirt and makeup from your skin.

Micellar Water is the makeup remover of choice by makeup artists. Bioderma were the first to launch this micellar water hype and other competing brands came out later with similar products such as L’Oreal, Avene, Vichy,..etc. Today I thought I’d take a moment to review Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water.

I’ve been using this product for over 3 weeks now and I think I’ve given it a good trial to warrant my review. At first, I loved the packaging; it’s very sleek and girly especially with its pink lid. As clear on the label, Garnier claims to remove makeup, cleanse and soothe with no rinse off. It also claims to be convenient for face, eyes and lips for all skin type even the sensitive one. The best part is yet to come; it’s hypoallergenic with NO alcohol, NO perfume and PARABEN FREE. I wouldn’t have expected all this in a huge bottle for so cheap!

When it comes to removing makeup, I’m impressed. At first glimpse, it looks just like plain water and it’s hard to expect it would do any good but it really works. It simply whips makeup, oil and dirt off the skin leaving no residue or skin tightness. However, I can say that it’s not efficient with waterproof eye products. I personally prefer an oil based cleanser for a better job.

In theory, rinsing is not required after the use of micellar water, but as a skincare addict I still embrace my skin cleansing routine using a cleanser, a toner and a moisturizer. Honestly, nothing beats cleansing wash and water. Therefore, I’ve ended up using this micellar water as a makeup remover only.

Overall, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is one those really satisfying products, so lightweight as you would presume from the world “Water”. It makes the skin feels lovely, refreshed and clean even after hours later with no other cleansers or products. It’s an excellent pick with no doubt. I wish if they had a junior version though convenient for travel/overnighter. With all that said, I will still repurchase it and I highly recommend it for 3 basic reasons; price, efficiency and ingredients.

Have you tried any Micellar Water? Let me know your favorite!

With love,

Hi Beauties,

BB creams have always made their way onto my skin more than foundations especially in the sunny and humid weather in Dubai. Some of the reasons why I prefer these formulas are the decent coverage provided and the natural look given which is just similar to the real skin tone. However, finding that perfect base has constantly been a struggle for me. I’ve been thinking for some time that I found the one but not after trying Rimmel BB Cream Radiance.

| Rimmel BB Cream Radiance |

This beauty balm is a new version of the original BB Cream launched earlier with the drop in SPF from 25 to 20. It comes in 4 shades; very light, light, medium and medium/dark. And according to Rimmel: “It’s a 9-in-1 skin perfecting super makeup that primes, smooths, conceals, helps minimize the appearance of pores, provides natural coverage, moisturizes for 24 hours, awakens tired skin, brightens the skin with vitamin C complex and gives a radiant finish”.

| Rimmel BB Cream Radiance |

I purchased the medium shade, and as it seems at first, it's a bit dark for me, but BB Creams are pretty forgiving as far as color goes so when blended out, it's a perfect match.

As I don’t have large pores, I won’t really know if it eliminates their appearance; but I can only say that it does help to some degree.

Coverage wise, I have to admit that I was impressed. It’s more like a light-medium coverage foundation and just enough to cover my dark spots, even out my skin tone and ease dullness after 1 coat only. It can also be built up very easily without feeling heavy but I personally love the result after the first layer.

I was worried about the “RADIANCE” portion of the formula as I thought it would be luminous which is not my type. Thankfully it isn’t! It dries to a satin, dewy and radiant finish, due to the pearlescent properties it has, which I really like and seems to wake up the skin and give a nice glow without being shimmery.

However, I think those with oily skin will not like this BB cream while those with normal to dry skin will definitely get on quite well with as it’s quite moisturizing and eases any dullness caused by the dryness.

Therefore if you prefer a more natural and lighter base with a decent coverage?? Then you should give this little BB Cream a try.

I’ve read lately about the multiple benefits of the charcoal for the skin, and I have been interested in trying some skin care products containing this ingredient as they become a bit of a trend now.

Usually when I’m not sure which product I should get, I tend to go for either the small size or the drugstore type, just to, kind of, have a first impression. Therefore I thought of trying the Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

Biore claims that the product “draws out and traps 2x more dirt & impurities than a basic cleanser, purifying pores to leave your face deeply cleaner and your skin tingly-smooth. Pores are twice a clean after just one use. With natural charcoal”. Well!! Let’s see!!

I have been using this for over a week now and I’m not sure if it is purifying my pores or not as anyway I don’t have large pores. However I have to admit that after couple of times, I see less and less blackheads though around my nose. A second unexpected thing is having a slightly oily skin the next day.  

I must also mention that this cleanser didn’t do a good job by removing my makeup effectively the first day so I went to use a makeup remover just before applying it.

From another hand, my face feels considerably fresh, cold and clean after use. A very surprising strong minty sensation that really wakes you up in the morning after rinsing.

Unfortunately that sensation is not the product “deep cleaning” it’s just the menthol giving a cooling sensation, which isn’t a problem for me.  Another disappointing fact is the ingredients; I noticed that this cleanser has more menthol than charcoal, and also contains parabens and sulfates, which are not an issue for some people, unlike me. And finally, the charcoal, supposedly the main ingredient of this product, is listed with the fragrance/preservative/paraben ingredients at the bottom. In case you didn’t know, ingredients are listed in order of concentration. The products with the most concentration are listed in the top, and it descends from there. Generally the perfumes and preservatives are listed at the bottom of the list, or anything with a less than 1% concentration in the product.

I’m left confused in front of this product. As I think it’s a must-have product especially for the ones with a normal to dry skin as it balances it out and leaves it smooth with a pretty strong fresh feeling due to the menthol, but looking at the ingredients I tell myself that this stuff should be out of my list.

I’m really disappointed with this cleanser, as it would have been a good product to consider in my must-have list if only it was a paraben and sulfate free and if had a higher percentage of natural charcoal as it claims. Sadly it’s not the case so I don’t think I would think of repurchasing it or even keeping it for longer.

Thanks for your read! Hope this helps.

In the cosmetics industry, one of the latest trends that have been recently the concern of professionals and amateurs is contouring. Though that it's not a new technique, makeup firms have latterly gone crazy, putting out a tremendous number of contour palettes.

Through this post I will share with you my honest opinion about a drugstore contour palette that is available in different stores around the globe (Unfortunately not yet available in UAE) for an affordable price of $24.99. Today I'm going to review the NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette.

For a long time, I was so confused if I really should get a high end contour palette or not?, considering the price of course and as I'm also very thoughtful in regards of my spendings on makeup products. I always like to compare prices before I go crazy .... But I have to confess that there are still times when I can't resist ...hahahaha. Luckily NYX launched this palette, as an answer to my hesitation...:) lol. And as a big fan of NYX products, I didn't hesitate to try it.

The palette includes 8 "customizable highlighting and contouring shades". Each pan is popping out of the palette so it is replaceable if needed. One of the first things that impressed me is the size of each pan that is considerably huge comparing to other palettes. The other great thing about the 8 powders is they are creamy , easily blendable, finely milled and highly pigmented (Just a tiny bit of the product would go a long way).

The highlighters features 2 shimmery shades; white and champagne, and the other two are leaning to setting powders with a yellow and neutral undertones. I've been struggling with powder creasing around the eye but since I started using this palette, the creasing reduced hugely. In the other side, the contour powders include a variety that would cover different skin tones as you can mix and match shades to find the ideal color. Therefore I believe that the NYX made sure to include as many skin tones as possible.

NYX Highlighting & Contouring Pro Palette | Contour swatches

I certainly have nothing but great things to say about this palette. Surely it is one of the best beauty bargains currently in the market. I totally recommend it.  I know that some of you might be thinking that you could add $10 to $ 16 for a high end palette however NYX frequently goes on sale, which is not the the case for High End brands.

Hope this helped. Thanks for stopping by!