Maya's Blog

Hi dears, Today's post is about the beautiful and versatile blogger award for which I was nominated by the lovely Isma Munir of walk in vogue. Thank you so much dear Isma for nominating me.

I was also nominated by lovely Anum Zaman khan from Bbeautywithnumz for the Beautiful blogger Award. I also thank her for nominating me.

Rules:

This Award post have some following Rules:

Thank the blogger who nominated you.

List 7 random and interesting facts about yourself.

Nominate creative and beautiful bloggers.

Notify the amazing people that you have nominated them for the award.

7 random facts about me:

1. I am a makeup addict from a very young age but I do not wear makeup at all mostly, I just wear a little on special occasions.

2. I can't survive without tea/coffee , without these I get severe migraines.

3. I am not organized and I hate following rules and traditions.

4. I am highly irritated if someone repeats their sentences in a conversation.

5. I love reading books and I read the end before I read from start.

6. I don't like loud music and I can't stand noisy and crowded places.

7. I easily forget people's names and numbers but I never forget voices and faces.

I am nominating following bloggers for this award:

Maila khan from the style hopper

kinz Ali from glamorous without guilt

Amal Nauman from Make over craze

Nyda Mukhtar from that girl in high heels

Huda naveed from Lipstickholic blog

Ayesha Abubaker from Oh my mascara

Thanks for reading beauties.

Hello beauties,Today I am here with a new review. I am talking about a blush from Character cosmetics which is a brand we easily find in U.A.E.

About the brand:

Character Skin ! Character Shade ! Character Attitude !

With over 20 years in the cosmetics industry , Character-Cosmetics have built a loyal customer following around the world. As one of the fastest growing brands on the high street, we create professional and innovative superior performance makeup. Character-Cosmetics understand skin tones of women from different countries, nationalities and styles, catering from fair to dark and everyone in between. Character-Cosmetics has made an enormous presence in professional makeup art industry and is loved by makeup artists in the Europe as well as Middle East.

My review:

I bought one blush from character cosmetics while shopping in a mall,you can find Character kiosks in many malls in uae. This blush is available in ten shades, I wanted to buy a pink matte blush and I thought to try this blush ,I chose the color but I think the sales person gave me a darker pink shade by mistake which I failed to notice as I was very busy selecting products for my friend also, any ways I have never worn such a bright pink blush before so I was kind of disappointed.

The blush has a round black packaging which is quite sturdy.This blush has almost matte formula and it comes with a small brush and mirror in the below compartment,the size of this blush is quite big and it is intensely pigmented, i just lightly swipe my brush to pick up some product ,if applied heavy it will look clown-like for sure. The staying power of this blush is amazing. I swatched some colored eyeliner pencils from this brand and the pigmentation and longevity is excellent. Overall its a nice blush , stays on the face for many hours, I use it as eyeshadow also and I ll try a lighter shade from this line next time.

price and availabilty:

Price is 40 dhs, available at character counters in U.a.e.

Ratings:
4/5

Pros:

sturdy packaging
big size
matte finish
high color pay off
great staying power
blend able
comes with a mirror

Cons:

brush is average
a little overpriced

Hi dears,
Today I am sharing my views on Rimmel lip balm. This keep calm lip balm range is really cute, it comes in different colors and kind of looks like baby lips lip balm.

The packaging:

The packaging is very colorful and the cap stays in place ,so you can carry it around in your bag.

What they say:
Enriched formula with moisturizing oils that calm, soften and protect lips for hours
Instantly increases lip moisture by 22%*

My Thoughts:
Rimmel keep calm lip balm is available in 5 shades, clear, pink blush,berry blush, rose blush and violet blush. I chose berry blush because its a prominent pink shade and I really like this kind of pinks. Rimmel keep calm and rock lip balm is not only a treat for eyes because of its funky colorful design but its really good too. I have very dry lips and I always keep one lip balm in my bag and one under my pillow and I apply lip balm on my lips like crazy to be honest. So running out of lip balm is a nightmare for me. I usually buy Nivea and Labello lip balms but now I really liked this one by Rimmel.This lip balm is a beautiful pink shade and if you built it up,it almost looks like a lipstick, I love how moisturizing this lip balm is and its non sticky and has very nice berry smell which is really pleasing.It keeps my dry lips soft and hydrated though i have to reapply often. I love this product so much overall and I'll definitely repurchase this. It is very similar maybeline baby lips and you will like it if you are a fan of baby lips.

Rating:
I 'll give this lip balm 4.5/5
Pros:

Cute packaging
very affordable
keeps lips well hydrated
easy to carry around
can be worn like a lipgloss/ lipstick
smells really nice

Cons:
did not find any
Price and availability:
It can be bought from walmart,target ,walgreens and boots ,the price is 2.99 £

Hello girls, Today I am reviewing two beautiful additions to my makeup stash by Colourpop Cosmetics, I recently bought their super shock eye shadows in shade get lucky and highlighter in shade' lunch money'.
The packaging,
Colourpop super shock eyeshadows have a square cardboard outer packaging which is pretty neat and sleek, the eyeshadows and highlighters come in same packaging,the container is made of very sturdy plastic and has a screw on cap with clear plastic to see the shade from outside,the shadow pot is quite heavy and you might think there is a lot of product in the small round pot,but noops, only the container is made in a heavy style.
colourpop eyeshadow Get Lucky:
It is described as a "liquid-like true gold." It's a medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a soft, metallic sheen.
This eyeshadow is really like liquid gold,it comes with a pretty design engraved on top,which goes away as soon as you start using the eyeshdow, these eyeshadows are kind of creamy in texture and when you apply on eyes and you have to blend it with your fingers, the color pay off is great and there is no creasing from this eye shadow and you can wear these shadows all day ,the staying power is crazy. The color is so sultry that you can make your eyes look like Amy jackson or aishwarya rai just saying,lol.
The best way to apply these eye shadows is by fingertips or with a flat eye shadow brush to pack on the color on lids,these shadows are creamy and you can't use and blend them like powder shadows.I also found out that these eyeshadows can be used as your eye shadow base, because of their intense color and no creasing or budging formula,you can apply any eyeshadow on top to make it more intense.

get lucky in swatch

Coloupop super shockcheek in lunch money:

($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "soft light gold with a reflective golden duo-chrome finish." It's a light, golden beige with a frosted sheen and warm undertones.

The super shock highlighters come in many shades,from light to dark,I picked up lunch money because I really liked it.This highlighter has a different pattern on top of it and the formula is same as eye shadow.It is very creamy and you have to apply it with your finger tips and slightly blend,this highlighter is very subtle and gives a very natural glow to face,there are no glitter specks visible in this highlighter and blendabilty and staying power is great.you don't need to retouch your highlighter because this will stay on for the longest hours.

Overall Ratings:

I didn't find any fault with these because the price,the longevity, these are super blend able and color pay off is above average, the only downside is that the company says that these babies have a shelf life of one year because of formula, and you have to close the lid very tightly to save it from drying.Overall these babies get 4.5/5 from me.

Price and availability:

Colourpop super shock eye shadows retail for 5$ and highlighters are for 8$ ,unfortunately we don't have access to this brand in Pakistan and this brand can be bought from online facebook pages selling international makeup, and expect to pay around 12/13 $ for eyeshadow and 14/15 $ for the highlighters.

Hi girls, today I am reviewing elf cream eyeliner in black. I am a big fan of elf cosmetics and I love the fact that elf has good quality products at amazingly low prices.Let's see if elf eyeliner impressed me or not.

The packaging:

elf cream eyeliner comes in a small box which holds the usual transparent square eyeliner pot,it comes with a small angled brush. I really like the basic packaging and matte black cap of the eyeliner jar,its really small and closes safely so taking it in your bag is a safe bet.

What the product says:

The cream formula creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-resistant coverage for all day wear to combat against sweat, tears or rain! Achieve thin or bold lines with ease. Slanted Eyeliner Brush included.

My views:
elf cream eyeliner is really black and creamy in formula.I am so pleased that it is super black and very matte ,it glides on eyes so smoothly with an eyeliner or angled brush.when you apply it,its really silky but quickly dries into a matte finish and then it cannot be smudged or moved. this eyeliner has great staying power and it stays put for 5 to 6 hours with no smudge or budge. The angled brush which comes with it, is useful only for a few uses and then its really useless.I have been using elf cream eyeliner for the past 5 months now and its still all right in texture, I was fearing the same fate for it what usually happens with my gel liners (all dried or flaky),but this baby is still creamy and fresh after 5 plus months.

Pros:

super black color
very creamy
applies effortlessly
doesn't smudge
stays put for hours
shelf life is great

Cons:

its brush is useless
not easily available in Pakistan

Price and availability:
elf cream eyeliner price is 3$ and it can be purchased through online facebook sellers in 650-700 rupees.
My Rating:
4.5/5

Thanks for reading.

Hello dolls, today I am sharing my review of Rimmel Stay Matte foundation with you. I was really curious about this foundation so I picked it up a few days back,even though I do not have oily skin but even then I bought this foundation out if curiosity. The shade I was forced to buy by the not-so-cooperative sales girl is true ivory ,which I think has a pink undertone, blah whatever!

The packaging:
I really like the packaging, It comes in a squeeze tube and the overall look is very sleek and I like the crown logo of Rimmel on it.The packaging is also super matte just like its name which is pretty cool I guess.

what the product says:
Feather- light , liquid mousse blends flawlessly for natural looking all day shine control. Silky smooth formula leaves perfectly matte, baby soft finish. Light-weight texture won't feel heavy or greasy.

My views:
This foundation has very thick consistency because its a liquid mousse foundation , so I need a little drop to cover my whole face.This foundation has super silky- smooth texture and it can be applied and blended with fingers or with a sponge and it will stay longer with powder applied on top. I think it cant be applied properly with a brush.I really like the velvety texture of this foundation and its so easy to blend on face.This foundation is super super matte and stays forever on skin,( I have dry skin and I use moisturizer underneath)
Overall its a very matte foundation and stays for 6 to 7 hours on skin, If it wasn't the wrong shade, I would have used up this foundation pretty soon. Next time I am going to check the beige shades. I believe its a great matte foundation by Rimmel and people with oily- combo skin should try this one, only shades are not so many to choose from, Rimmel needs to add more shades with yellow undertones. Still this foundation is a thumbs up from me.
price & availability:
I believe in Pak it should be under 1200 rupees at Rimmel stands nationwide, I bought mine for 36 dhs.
Pros:
super smooth
blends effortlessly
totally matte
good staying power
economical
handy & hygienic packaging
medium to full coverage
build-able
Cons:
shade range is limited
Thanks for reading, byeee!!!

Hello girlies,
Today I am talking about an amazing korean website wishtrend, it is such an amazing place for buying korean cosmetics and skin care products with free shipping.This website has huge selection of skin care products which we don't have access to in Pakistan sadly.
Newly launched on Wishtrend.com

wishtrend.com just launched the brand new sheet mask from OST, the new Vitamin 21.5 Sheet Mask.
This new sheet mask essentially is the Pure Original C 21.5 Advanced Serum now in sheet mask form!
Double the effects of your Vitamin C 21.5 Serum by following up with the sheet mask.
When anyone purchases 1 bottle of OST C 21.5 Serum, they will automatically receive 3 FREE sheet masks

PLUS IT'S FREE SHIPPING!
Coupon codes for July on Wishtrend

WISHJULY2015 = 10% OFF orders $55+
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Visit :http://www.wishtrend.com today to get your hands on latest korean cosmetics and super amazing skin care products and dont forget to use discout codes for July.
Thanks for reading,ciao!!