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Hi beauties,
Today I am reviewing Rivaj Uk's mineral terracotta blush & eyeshadow.

what the product says:
With its fabulous and shiny colors it provides a natural shiny look and sun-kissed color to your face. This powder brings a rosy blush to the cheeks. The silky Available In 10 Different Color Combinations.

These blushes are really pretty and I fell in love with these when i swatches the samples a few days back. I went to buy the blush in shade 2 but the SA was not able to find it and I was getting late (so cliche') so I chose no.7 instead.

My thoughts:

This blush is velvety smooth to touch and it has shimmer particles in it. It is very pigmented and you just need to apply a little bit on apples of your cheeks. This blush gives beautiful shine and glow to face but you just need to carefully apply it because you will end up looking like a glitterball if used heavily. I am really happy with this blush,it can be used as eye shadow because its so pigmented & shimmery. I am still in love with shade 2, will be getting that soon. Overall such a fantastic highlighter which is so pretty and has so many shades to choose from though I feel they should make a few in white/ beige and dull gold shades.Probably the best cheap highlighters I came across in the local market and worth buying.

pros:

sturdy packaging

very pigmented

can be used as eyeshadows

can be used as blush/highlighter

many shades to choose from

budget friendly

Cons:

not for people who don't like shimmer

Price and availability:

price is 325 rupees available at Rivaj uk kiosks nationwide.

Hello dolls,
Today I am reviewing 12 piece brush set by W7. This review is something I wanted to write about a month back but I am too lazy so I have to really push myself to pick up the tab and start writing. Anyways this brush set has my sad little story behind it, I actually ordered a BH cosmetics brush set from Uk but it never arrived to the facebook seller I ordered with, so in a desperate state of mind I ordered this brush set from Beautified.pk. This website has done a great job bringing Uk brands like W7, Sleek and Berry M to Pakistan.

Details:
This brush set comes in a fold-able soft faux leather pouch and its really handy to keep the brushes in this, I carry this case whenever I am travelling and I adjust a few more brushes inside this.
This set contains :
.2 large blush brushes
.3 eyeshadow brushes
.1 fan brush
.2 lip brushes
.1 angled eyeshadow brush
.1 mascara brush
.1 comb

My thoughts:
This brush is pretty amazing, its a good brush set for starters or if you don't want to splurge money on expensive brushes.These brushes are synthetic but very very soft and the handles are really smooth and are of good quality.The fan brush is very good and the blending eye brush is also my favorite. Just one brush is of terrible quality and is almost useless and that is angled eyeshadow brush. Its so stiff and literally of no use, at least for me. All other brushes are very impressive,I am really happy with this set.

Price and availability:
On W7 website,its price is 12.95 £. It was on sale on Beautified.pk for only 699 rupees (wow) ,original price is 1995 rupees.Now its price is 1,699.If you want to buy an affordable quality brush set,do get this one,its great.
Thanks for reading, do leave your comments below as I love to read your feedback. Ciao!

Hi girls,
I am very excited to write this post today because I am sharing my thoughts about Benefit's most hyped and talked about mascara aka The Roller Lash. Let's see if this mascara is worth all the hype or not:

What the product says:
It’s a roller for lashes! The eye-opening Hook ‘n’ Roll™ brush grabs, separates, lifts and curls…while the instant curve-setting formula holds for 12 hours.

Curl Power!

How to use:

Gently wiggle the wand from base of lashes to tip.Repeat across your lash line, making sure to catch every lash.

My thoughts:

Roller Lash is a very good mascara from Benefit in my opinion.I

have Bad gal mascara and they re' real mascara by benefit already and they re real mascara was my favorite until I met with Roller Lash.

The packaging of the full size one is very cute and so is the deluxe one. It has this really sleek wand which curls and lifts even the smallest eyelashes and is very handy to use,i really like this wand because I am a little clumsy with big mascara wands. The formula is great ,no smudging noticed ,it doesn't clump unless until you overcoat your lashes.I applied about 3 to 4 coats of Roller Lash to my eyelashes in the images below.

It lifts and curls eyelashes beautifully ,staying power is about 7/8 hours,no flaking ,absolutely loving this mascara.
There are only two cons of this mascara that its expensive and its not available in Pakistan, I did not find any fault with it otherwise.

Price and availability:

The deluxe mascara is priced at 65 dhs, the full size is priced 125 dhs at Sephora, Dubai.It is Priced 24 $ on Benefit's official website.I have very thin and straight lashes without mascara, sorry if the close up pic scared you.Thanks for reading and do comment below as I love to read all the comments, thanks and ciao!

Saleha Pret Store opens in Karachi

[Karachi: May 4, 2015]: After designing pret-wear under her previous label Slate, Saleha Qureshi today launched her flagship boutique at the new Zamzama Mall in Karachi, under her new label – Saleha.

“The signature for the brand are our limited edition hand painted tunics and kurtas, given the time consuming technique only a few pieces in a single design are created – but our customers love them as gives them an exclusivity for each piece they buy.” explains Saleha Qureshi.

Saleha’s summer collection is affordable, fun, and distinctive ready-to-wear using a varied mix of techniques – from exquisite hand painted limited edition prints to breezy cottons and chikan finished with embroideries, block prints, and even some light luxury pret.

The store is located on the ground floor, at the convenient new Zamzama Mall in Karachi.

Ali, Mr and Mrs.Sentosa, Counsel General of Malaysia in Karachi with Saleha and Yasmeen Hayder

Amina Sultan

Kinza, Ayesha ,Saleha and Seveen Muneer

Mrs. Sentosa

Nida Butt

Rabia and Ali with Mr and Mrs Onart, Counsel General of Turkey

Saleha Outlet

Sieren Tapa

Farida Qureshi and Marium Asad

Saleha Outlet

Zainab and Bushra

Hello dolls!
This is my favorite's post for April 2015.

Clazona Nail polish no 224:
I bought this a few months back and never really used it.Now i am using it and its such a pretty pink color. Clazona is making waves among local brands though I was unable to find any Clazona kiosk at big cosmetic stores except their nail polishes at RCG Faisalabad Its price is around 100 rupees or so.

Medora pressed powder in nude beige:
Wow This pressed powder is amazing.I am using it first time and I am so addicted to it. Its such a fine pressed powder which has total matte finish and comes in so many shades.I set my foundation or concealer with it. Its really good and priced at only 120 rupees.

Mua concealer in light shade:
I bought this from just4girls.pk for 200 rupees I guess but never actually used it. Just started using this and its ok. Its really creamy so probably it wont be suitable in summers.Overall its such a nice & cheap concealer.

Makeup revolution powder blush in love:
This is such an amazing blush by MUR , for 225 rupees you get gorgeous shades and very nice pigmentation and staying power,I am in love with this blush , though I destroyed it a little bit by dropping it on floor, check my review here

Benefit They re' real mascara:
This mascara by Benefit is love.It gives extreme volume and length to lashes. Its great if you like waterproof mascaras. Check the review here
I bought this for 850 rupees in deluxe size. Its a must have for any mascara lover's collection.

Benefit Some kind a gorgeous foundation in medium:
I got this foundation in deluxe size in medium shade. Its a good foundation and the deluxe pot is almost empty, its very light and gives a dewy finish to skin.

Wet n wild eye makeup remover:
This month's most used product is this remover by wet n wild. Its oil free makeup remover, it removes all kinds of waterproof makeup from my eyes ,the only downside is that it stings my eyes. I bought this for 400 rupees from facebook page trends n brands. Price on drugstore.com is 2.29$

Elf essential lipstick in sociable:
Priced at 1 $ ,elf essential lipstick is a semi matte, very creamy type of lipstick and the shade sociable is really vibrant. Read my review here

essence flavored lip balm in mango ice cream:
I am not into flavored lip glosses but i have used up my essence flavored lip balm this month because I have extremely dry lips & I need to apply a lip balm constantly. Priced at 299 rupees and available nationwide on essence kiosks.

Rivaj Uk chubby pencil:
This chubby pencil is really pigmented, it comes in so many shades, I bought it in really dark brown /maroonish color , now I need these in pinks and corals.Price is 90 rupees.

Escada Pacific paradise eau de toilette:
The last favorite of April 2015 is Escada pacific paradise edt. Its a love affair thing for me,it so enchanting and exotic, it takes you straight to the feeling of ocean breeze, pina colada's & vacation , this is truly amazing. I bought it for about 290 dirhams I guess. Read my review here

I hope you enjoyed my favorites post of April 2015. Do comment below,I would love to read your lovely opinion.

Hey pretties,
Today I am reviewing a little eyeshadow trio by Luscious cosmetics. These eyeshadow trios are available in 12 different shades and I bought it because I wanted to try Luscious's eyeshadow quality.

image curtesy of iloveluscious.com

Description:
A trio of complementary, fashion-forward shades of velvety, blendable, eyeshadow for a multitude of looks to suit your mood. Whether you like soft and subtle, or dramatic and bold, Luscious Color Stories Eyeshadow Trios are a must-have for your makeup collection. With a lightweight formula , high color payoff, and a smooth, non-creasing finish, each shade can be worn separately or layered together.
What's your color story?
Available in 12 captivating combinations.
Ophthalmologist Tested

My Thoughts:
First of all packaging is really cute.These eyeshadow trios come in round black plastic container with a clear plastic screw on cap. The packaging is sturdy so you can easily carry it around in your bag without any problem.
The trio in summer Jam has pretty summery shades in it.One is a golden hued yellow ,the other is a very pretty bright Aqua blue type color, and the third one is very subtle light green color.These shades are powdery to touch and have very find gold shimmer particles.The shades alone are not highly pigmented and I was really disappointed when I swatched these on my hand. When applied with an eyeshadow primer these shades give off beautiful color and even with water these shades brighten up beautifully. With a primer the yellow turns into a brilliant gold shadow which is my favorite.

My Ratings:
3.5/5

Price and availability:
You can buy Lucsious eyeshadows from daraz.pk/ and just4girls.pk online. Price is 445 rupees.
Thanks for reading,do comment below ,I love to read your opinion.

Hi dolls,
I hope you are all doing great. Today I am reviewing gel liner by DmGm cosmetics.
I recently bought Fabliner by DmGm cosmetics though I went to buy my fave essence gel liner but it was not available.The SA convinced me to buy DmGm liner so I did.

What the product says:
Create fabulous eyes with the poured waterproof Fabliner. Long lasting gel formula, with a built-in applicator for easy dip & stroke action, Stay all day without smudging, running or flaking. Soft and creamy eyeliner is easy to blend and sticks perfectly, Provides an intensely deep pigmented stroke. Can be used on the waterline as well as the eyelid.
My Thoughts:

Packaging:
This DmGm eyeliner comes in a teeny tiny clear glass pot and it has a built in brush with it. Its really small in size and because the brush is attached on top,its really easy to carry around while travelling.The packaging is pretty basic like many other gel liners available in the market.The brush which comes with it is soft but I am afraid I cant draw a perfect wing with i draw my wing outline with my thin brush and fill in the space with this liner's brush.
The product:
The gel inside the pot is too little in quantity ,its not very creamy and feels a little dry but still you can apply it with ease on your eyelids.The color of DMGM fabliner is jet-black and its highly pigmented, the liner looks extremely black on eyelids and the finish is completely matte.I am so glad that there is no flaking of this liner and it sits on eyes for many hours. The DmGm eyeliner really is waterproof and smudge-proof ,I swatched it on my hand and rubbed it many times under water but its did not come off. It can be removed with a makeup remover easily and I removed it with a regular wet wipe but I had to rub really hard and my eyes hurt a lot because of rubbing, so its better to remove it with makeup remover.
I am really happy that DmGm gel-liner did not disappoint me. Its a great liner though I cannot tell about its life as many gel-liners dry up too soon.I bought it a few days ago so not sure about that.Overall DmGm fabliner is a quality product and is true to what it claims.

Pros:
*travel friendly
*intense black color
*highly pigmented
*can be worn in waterline
*stays in place for hours
*smudge-proof & water-proof

Cons:

*less in quantity

My ratings:

4.5/5

Price and avilabilty:
DmGm fabliner is available in Pakistan on DmGm cosmetic aisles, DmGm cosmetics is widely available in U.A.E. Its price is 850 rupees and in U.k around 6.50 pounds.
Thanks for reading,do let me know of your thoughts in the comments section below, I love to read your comments.