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Hello helloo,

After being impressed by their BB cream (here) and concealer (here), I couldn’t resist trying some other product of the Rimmel London brand. I decided then to give the all new waterproof Wonder’lash Mascara with Argan Oil a try. 

The wonder’lash mascara with Argan oil was the first one I picked and tried, among other products that I’ll review in future posts, and that’s for the first obvious reason that it’s infused with this magical oil and honestly who wouldn’t???? The second reason is the so beautiful packaging that is hard to resist; a blue metallic finished tube. 

It’s a waterproof mascara that helps the lashes to look full, as mentioned in Rimmel website,  and smooths them to not clump. Its ultra flexible brush hugs the lashes to define them from root to tip. However when applying this mascara there is no drama noticeable. Instead it’s giving the lashes definition and a natural soft look that you will certainely say “Did I really just apply any mascara???”. From the other side, stiff and crunchy lashes have no place here, just feathery ones thanks to its light oil based formula. And for a waterproof formula, it still comes easily off at the end of the day. 

Even though this mascara does not give that false lash effect, I nevertheless think it’s a great one to have for a no-makeup look or simply for everyday use. 

This should do for today! Thank you so much for stopping by. 

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!

Hi Y'all,

Makeup and skin care creams and serums are not the backbones of beauty. In facts it’s much simple than this but unfortunately it is nowadays less noticeable thanks to the million/billion dollars spent on marketing campaigns to promote a huge list of lotions and potions supposingly natural and effective. Well, if you roll back the years, you’ll find out that the things able to beautify your skin are: Exercise, get enough sleep, drink plenty water and good and healthy food. Today, I’ll focus only on the last point and will briefly flag the impact of some foods in the health of our skin. 

Berries

Berries are ranked #1 antioxidant which protect from premature aging. Rich in vitamin C, berries should be added to our daily diet and eating them in raw form provides more antioxidant than when cooked. 

Salmon

Especially the wild salmon, not the farm raised, is a great source for omega 3 which keeps the skin suppled and moisturised. The selenium in salmon is responsible for protecting the skin from sun damage.

Sweet Potato:

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene which help reducing wrinkles and other signs of aging. 

Red and green vegetables

Orange-red vegetables are full of beta-carotene which is converted by our bodies to vitamin A that is preventing cell damage and skin aging. Tomatoes in particular are rich in lycopene, an anti-aging antioxidant. 

The darker in colour the green vegetables are the greater they are. Broccoli provides vitamins A and C responsible to fight fine lines and wrinkles. The leafy green food is loaded with lutein, vitamins B, C and E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids which help produce new cells and get rid of the old ones, reduce dryness and provide the skin that bright and young look.

Packed with fiber, the whole grains promote healthy digestion with is often reflected in healthy skin. They are a good source for the antioxidant rutin, responsible to combat inflammation related to skin damage. The wheat germ food provides the B-vitamin biotin to assists cells in processing fats. 

Nuts

A handful of nuts is enough as a daily dose of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E to enjoy their benefits: smoother skin, healthy hair, brighter eyes and strong bones. Almonds, pistachios and walnuts in particular are high in vitamin E that protect the skin from the sun damage, combats skin aging and helps skin revitalising. 

Yogurt

Yogurt contains protein which keeps skin firm and fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The fruity versions are packed with sugar, therefore stay away from them. 

Dark chocolate

Great news for all chocolate lovers, dark chocolate does not cause acne. It is in fact good for the skin to help it stay hydrated and protected from the sun. Before you run to the nearest chocolate store, make sure to pick the one having a high flavanol of at least 60%.

This list is a great reason to stop by the supermarket. These foods have powerhouse ingredients that keep skin supple and smooth and reduce age related damage. 

Hope that was helpful.