Maya's Blog

Hi girls,Today I am reviewing one of my favorite blush by The Balm, Hot mama blush and eye shadow.
The product says “This pinky-peach hue adds a splash of color to your cheeks and a hint of shimmer to your lids, while illuminating your finest features.”
My thoughts:
The packaging of Hot Mama blush is so cute, it comes with a same cover as of the blush. I must say this such a nice product by The Balm and I am a die hard fan of this blush, its a peachy gold kind of color which is really pretty, and it has gold shimmer added in it, so it kind of glows on apples of the cheeks and gives a healthy shine to cheeks.The Balm Hot Mama blush is such a nice big sized blush, with a mirror, great value for money and it says it can be used as eye shadow and I applied it on eyes and it looks pretty good though I prefer it as a blush more.The longevity is also great,You apply it and you don't need to reapply before 6/7 hours. I have been using it insanely on every occasion I need to wear blush.I am so in love with this and cant find any fault with it.
Price and availability:
The hot mama blush is priced at 20$ and is available on all facebook pages selling International cosmetics in Pakistan.

Thanks for reading ciao!

Hi dolls,

Today I am writing about wet n wild lipstick shade in Pinkerbell.I think these mega last lipsticks are their most selling item, I love the shade range and these lippies sell like hot cakes on facebook pages in pakistan because we do not have wet n wild available in Pakistan.

First of all, the packaging looks kinda cute n simple but when I removed the plasic,I realized it has horrible packaging, its too fragile n it can break so so easily.

The lipstick itself is fantastic, you can apply it easily, its a semi-matte lipstick & its really smooth, stays on lips for almost 3.5/4 hours which is great.This pinkerbell shade is a pretty barbie pink kind of color and I like it a lot. I love these lipsticks so much and the only downside is the fragile packaging.Its a fantastic budget product for makeup lovers.I wish I can try more colors , infact many colors soon.I bought it for 450 rupees from makeup Therapy.It is charged around 450 to 550 rupees on different pages.I believe its priced at 2$ in US.

Thanks for reading ciao!

Hey ladies,Today I have a small review on Makeup revolution London's Amazing lipstick in Dazzle. Makeup revolution has taken over the cosmetic industry rapidly,offering quality products at affordable prices, actually unbelievable prices.

MAKEUP REVOLUTION offers a huge range of lipsticks from nudes to pinks & corals to reds.

I chose this bright pink color from their lipstick range about a month ago and I find myself wearing it very often, its such a striking shade of pink which suits warm tone and enhances it.

This lipstick has very nice black packaging with a little lipstick in the transparent pot attached below the lipstick,I think its a great way to judge the color before opening it and you can use the lipstick as well.The good thing is that the cap holds in place firmly ,trust me I have come across terribly packaged lipsticks which make a mess in the bag.This lipstick has a really smooth buttery formula which glides smoothly on lips, softens the lips and staying power for me is 2 to 3 hours.I did not notice any unpleasant fragrance or taste in this lipstick which is great. Its a total thumbs up from me and I am going to try more colors from this range.

I bought it from makeup therapy for 275 rupees or makeup revolution is available online on just4girls.pk.
Thanks for reading ,ciao!

Hi dolls,

Today i am talking about Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker.I love her as Carrie Bradshaw and I had to pick up that lovely pink bottle sooner or later.

Lovely was introduced in the market in 2005.Lovely is a soft, powdery, discrete and very intimate fragrance, announced as 'silky white amber'. It possesses an elegance characteristic of classic fragrances. And yet the fragrance is quite modern and very charming.It opens with soft citruses (nectarine and bergamot) and woody (rosewood) notes, with a touch of lavender, which is very discrete and not at all sharp. The fragrance develops further with notes of apple martini, white daffodil and orchid. The base unites white amber, cedar, woody notes and white musk according to fragrance incyclopedia.

The opening of Lovely by SJP is quite floral, but never too sweet, it then dries down to a musky/woody smell which I adore for daily wear. The fresh spicy notes are lovely and spicy is more“fresh spicy.” I feel Lovely is a chic fragrance. It is simple with depth and longevity. SJP's Lovely is inoffensive, yet sophisticatedly feminine. It is a very popular fragrance because its really close to Narciso Rodriguez which is insanely popular and comes with a hefty price tag. Personally I think its an adorable soft skin scent but the lavender note is not my favorite, for me it ruins the perfume because I am not a fan of lavender at all. First there is this sharp lavender note,then it becomes more floral and has a heady musky quality that constantly surprises. I think this one is a classic, up there with the very best. I love the bottle of Lovely by SJP which is so lovely just like its name, longevity is also great,about 10 hours for me.The dry down stage is my favorite.I think Sarah wanted to make something really different,it is very different indeed from the celebrity mishmash of fruity cocktails, it has class and simplicity and it stands aloof from a million other celebrity fragrances.I think Lovely by SJP IS not for everybody, it reacts to one's body chemistry and changes its character which one can either love or hate. I think lOVELY Sarah Jessica Parker smells like silk ,at least to my nose.

Lovely is easily available in 100 ml packing throughout Pakistan on perfume counters and stores or I found the best price for it here for 2,999 rupees.Thanks for reading,ciao!

Hello dolls, I was away for a while and its good to be back and writing a new post.
Today I am reviewing tan about town mini set by benefit.This set contains a mini bad gal lash mascara, a mini hoola bronzer and some kind a gorgeous foundation sample.

bronzer swatch

foundation blended

I think its a great offering by benefit to try their products before buying the full size.The bad gal mascara is really light & I didn't notice any flaking about it though its not waterproof.I think its a decent product.
The hoola bronzer is a popular bronzer and I like the color which is kind a universal color for a bronzer. Hoola bronzer has totally matte finish and blends well, staying power is about 4 hours, its velvety smooth in texture but the sample container is made of really cheap plastic ,still I am loving this bronzer, definitely need a full sized hoola.
The foundation did not get my fancy at first, it looked gel like & creamy but when applied on skin, it becomes really matte and staying power is great plus its very light. Some kind a gorgeous foundation in medium has a pale tone and it blends well with my complexion.Though it is for tanning effect, it is very close to my skin color and I quite like it.Sadly it got wasted during travelling and I got a little amount after cleaning its pan.
I really like this adorable set which costs 9 pounds, gonna try more.thanks for reading,ciao!

Hello dolls,
Today I am reviewing Maybelline Newyork's famous colossal kajal which was available in 6 hr formula before and now its available in 12 hrs formula in Pakistan too.
I never really bought colossal kajal, don't know why I kept myself away from this lovely product for years, just bought it now and I have no idea how the previous one worked.

What the product claims:
For eyes that speak volumes, choose Colossal Kajal.
This deep black kajal creates smudge-free bold lines that last for up to 12 hours. Fortified with 5 enriching ingredients, Maybelline’s Colossal kajal not only beautifies your eyes, but soothes and nourishes them as well.

How to use:
Draw a neat black stroke along your lower waterline. for a more dramatic look, add a bold stroke on the upper lid. To remove, use the Maybelline Eye & Lip Make-up Remover.

My thoughts:
I am really happy with colossal kajal so far, my eyes are super sensitive and I usual avoid wearing anything on my waterline, but I am so relieved that this kajal did not irritate my eyes at all. Its formula is so creamy and glides on smoothly on eyes and waterline, with two swipes intense black color can be achieved.From my eyes its easier to remove with a wet wipe but its really difficult to remove from my hand.Though it is ok when it comes to smudging ,i feel it can smudge & budge and transfer if someone has oily lids.
It stays on for hours ,12 hrs ,I m not sure, because I do not wear a lot of makeup and I dont keep it on for a long time. In my experience it stays on for like a decent 8 - 9 hours and then tends to dim in color and starts fading. Overall I am happy with the intense color, smooth application and long wear,I wish it was really waterproof but what you can ask for more in such a little price.I 'll give a 4/5 to this kajal. I am going to keep buying this one.
Price & availabilty:
priced at 299,available on all major stores and Maybelline counters throughout Pakistan.

Pros:
*creamy formula, super easy application
*Intense black color
*stays put for hours
*really slim packaging
*does not irritate eyes
*very affordable

Cons:
*can smudge & transfer on oily eyelids

Hello dolls.
Today I am reviewing Oriflame very me foundation in ivory.
This liquid foundation comes in four shades: Porcelain, Ivory, Sand, Cocoa

The product says: get an extra vitamin kick for your skin. Like a smoothie for your face, this nourishing foundation is enriched with berry and yogurt extract to give you flawless, picture perfect skin.

My Thoughts:

Oriflame very me foundation comes in a cute little flat plastic tube, 30 ml in size. It has a nozzle to squeeze the product out of the tube. I like the packaging, which is quite sturdy,cap holds in place so you can pop into your bag when going outside.

This foundation has a very faint fruity smell, which is not too noticeable.The product is really like a smoothie and its of medium consistency, neither too thick nor too runny, just the right consistency.This smoothie foundation can be applied so smoothly with just hands and it blends in with the skin very well. I really like how it feels on my skin, really soft & velvety texture which is quite matte actually. I am not sure if it stays on the face in summers as I never wore it in summers. It gives medium coverage, quite decent in my opinion, its build-able but I just take a little drop of this foundation and that's enough for me. This ivory shade is a little dark for my face, but I use it when I want to give a tanned feeling to my complexion. I am really impressed with this foundation and its a total thumbs up for me.

Pros:
*sturdy packaging
*economical
*travel friendly
*hygienic
*decent coverage
*easily available
Cons:
*limited shade range
Availability:

Very me smoothie foundation can be bought from your local Oriflame representatives throughout Pakistan,or you can buy it online from just4girls.pk.

Price:

599 rupees for 30 ml.
Thanks for reading, ciao!