Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in True Love- Review and Swatches

Hello beauties

I am back with another lip product review and this time it is a lip gloss. I am a fan of all glossy and shiny lipsticks. Especially in winters when my lips become dry and chapped I only wear lipsticks with glossy finish which keep my lips moisturized and shiny.
This lipgloss was a staple into my makeup routine all throughout winter but I don't why I never mentioned it on my blog. But now I am going to share my thoughts on this Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss with you so Lets get started:

Packaging:
This lipgloss comes in a sturdy plastic tube with a doe foot applicator, the bottle is transparent so the actual color of the product is visible from outside.

Shade:
I have got this gloss in shade true love which is a berry pink shade. The color is really pretty which gives an instant glow and freshness to my complexion. The gloss has decent pigmentation but the first coat only gives a light shine to my lips the actual color shows up only after applying a thick coat.

My thoughts:
This gloss is really lightweight, the texture is on a runny side but it doesn't bleed. The thing most people don't like about lip glosses is they feel sticky, you know how it feels like when you apply lipgloss and immediately all your hair decide to hug and kiss your lips, this thing does not happen when you are wearing this Essence lipgloss, this gloss doesn't feel sticky at all.

The staying power is pretty decent it stays fresh for upto 2-3 hours if I do not eat or drink anything and when it fades it leaves a light tint and moisturized feeling behind. It has a fruity/ berry kind of fragrance but it is mild so it doesn't bother me at all.

Overall I am really happy with this lipgloss it is perfect for daily wear (even for daytime), it is moisturizing, inexpensive and a really beautiful shade.

Price and availability:
Essence XXXL lipgloss is available at almost all leading makeup and drugstores as well as online on daraz.pk for PKR 350/-

That's it for today...
I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments which one do you like more glossy lips or matte?
bubye...

5 shoes every girl should have...

Hello beauties!

I am back and today I am going to talk about the love of my life i.e. the shoes (because they say shoes are better than man).

Wearing new shoes make me happy. Generally I don’t spend my money without thinking but shoes always make me fall head over heels, yes I am not a shopaholic but I am a shoeaholic. Whenever we go shopping my mom tries to keep my attention away from the shoe shops because she knows if I enter a shoe store I’ll end up buying something. The wide variety of beautiful shoes available in the market always makes me go crazy but I understand that buying this many shoes is not a wise thing to do so after all these years I have come to realize that we only need 4-5 pairs of shoes in our lives that can go with all our outfits and are appropriate for all occasions.

So, here’s a list of 5 pairs of shoes that I think every girl needs in her life:

1-      Flats:

A pair of black flats is ideal as it can go with any of your outfits, you can wear them with casual jeans and tops and with your lawn kurtis and basically with anything. They are comfortable and also look professional so you can wear them from office to college/university, to malls and everywhere.

2-      Black pumps:

A pair of classic black pumps can make any outfit look stylish yet sophisticated. Black pumps can be worn to official/ formal events as well as to informal dinners and parties.

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3-      Wooden wedges:

Perfect for casual outings they are comfortable and chic. Half of my shoe collection comprises wedges because they make me look tall without the pain of wearing high heelsJ. There are many designs of wedges available in the markets but I think the wedges with wooden platforms can go with any outfit so they are the safest bet.

4-      Silver/ gold sandals:

For weddings and other similar events a pair of gold/silver sandals is the best investment as they can go with almost every dress especially with our desi dresses.

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5-      Sneakers:

A pair of sneakers is a must have for days when you need to run errands. They are also perfect for the morning/evening walks.

image from google

So that’s it for today. I hope you like the post.

I’ll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments about your favorite kind of shoes.

Bubye

Rivaj UK Quick Dry Lipstick- Review and swatches

Hello beauties!
I am back with another post and this is going to be a lipstick review. Last week I bought this Rivaj UK Quick Dry Lipstick and since then I am using it everyday.This is the first time I have bought anything from this brand and I am not sure about its origin but I think it's a local brand which is easily available in most local makeup stores.
So girls read on to find out why I like this lipstick:

The Rivaj UK's quick dry lipsticks are available in 18 shades, I have got it in shade 17 which is a brownish nude colour perfect for everyday wear.
The product comes in a dual sided plastic tube of 6 ml with a doe foot applicator. One side of the bottle contains the colored lipstick and the other contains clear lipgloss.

Before drying

After drying

Like all liquid lipsticks it applies as a gloss but then it dries out and gives a matte finish. While applying it I need to be very careful and quick because as the name tells, it dries out very fast and if not applied quickly it ends up looking uneven.
The finish of the lipstick is really matte and if worn alone it makes my lips look dry and chapped so I advice that you exfoliate and moisturize your lips before applying it if you want to use the color alone without the gloss. I am not a fan of matte lips so I always apply the transparent lipgloss over it.

The best thing about this lipstick is the staying power. It stays on my lips for upto 4-5 hours and if I apply the lipstick alone without the gloss it stays on even longer.
It's not any extraordinary product but a good value for money. The best thing about these lipsticks are large variety of colors, great staying power and affordable price.This brand is available in most local makeup stores as well as online and the price ranges from Rs.280- 350/-. I got mine from Hyperstar, Fortress Stadium, Lahore for Rs.350.
That's it for today...
I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments have you ever tried any Rivaj UK's products? if yes which of their products do you like?
Bubye :)

Trendy Jewellery and Watches....

Hello beauties!

It is said that Accessories are like vitamins to fasion. The right jewellery and accessories can turn an ordinary outfit into a fashion statement piece.

Jewlery is like the perfect spice,  it always complements what's already there. Right accessories make an outfit complete and appropriate for any occasion.

I remember when I was younger I used to collect all kinds of colorful jewellery but now I am more into silver and pearl jewellery. My preferences for jewellery have changed over the time but my love for jewellery is still there. I am still a jewellery hoarder.
 Whenever I find a new store the first section I check is their accessories section and if I like their accessories collection the store is a hit for me. Today I am going to share one such website with you which has a wide variety of beautiful jewellery ranging from everyday wear to a more formal heavier jewellery.

Check out some of my favorites from their online jewellery collection.

They also have some trendy and stylish ladies watches at amazing prices.
These are some of my favourites from their collection.

That's it for today...
I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments which is your favourite jewelry item.
Bubye... :)

Lasagne with White Sauce recipe

Hello beauties!
I am back with another post. But this post is going to be totally different from my regular posts because today I am going to share a food recipe with you. I am not much into cooking and even when I want to try some recipes I never find time to do so becuase of my busy routine.
But then on one fine weekend I decided to try my hands at cooking. My mom was planning to make lasagne that day and I said Mom you take some rest,  I'll do the cooking today (but she stayed with me in the kitchen all the time because she didn't have trust on me :/).

I googled a few recipes for making lasagne and eventually decided to make the white sauce one becuase I like everything with white sauce be it pasta or lasagne or anything.

So I started cooking/baking and everybody at my home was sure that I am going to make a disaster soon (I'll share my first baking experience some other time :p).  But I was very cautious this time and you can see the result.

sorry I did not take any good pictures because I had no plans of posting this online

Okh,  enough of my ramblings...  let's move on to the recipe...

First I cooked 1/2 kg ground beef with a little water and salt and then added the following ingredients
1 chopped onion,
1 tomato
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
Just a pinch of oregano
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon pepper.
And then let it cook till it was completely dry and cooked. (For about 20-25 minutes).

In another pan I boiled the lasagne sheets (I just added some salt along with water and sheets and let them cook).
In the meanwhile I took another pan and made the white sauce...
I melted 2 tablespoons of butter and then added 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper each and mixed them together.
Then I gradually added 2 cups of milk while constantly stirring the mixture and when it became thick I removed it from the heat.
Then I added 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese into this sauce and the sauce is done.
Then came the time to mix all these things.
In a baking dish I set the lasagne sheets and put the beef and white sauce and 1 cup of cheese in layers on these sheets and then added another layer of lasgne sheets on top.

After that I just put the dish in the preheated oven for around 30-35 minutes and thats it.
When I tasted this lasagne I couldn't believe that I made this because I wasn't expecting such a good result after my first failed baking attempt but it was yummy.  I know that sounds like boasting but honestly it was delicious. Now, I am really motivated to try some other recipes as well so you should expect more food posts now but that's it for today...

I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments how was your first cooking experience.
bubye...

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen review

Hello beauties!

I am back with another product review and this time it is a sunblock i.e. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen.  I have known this product for ages, it is one of my holy grail products. Many of my friends have asked me about a good sunscreen and I always recommend this one to everyone so lets move on to see the reasons why I like this product.

Packaging:
The sunblock comes in an 88 ml blue and white plastic tube. One tube last me a long time i.e around 4-5 months.

Frangrance:
The product is a thick white cream which smells like medicines but the smell is not overpowering and fades away after a while.

Details and my experience:
The product is lightweight but the texture is quite thick so I do not find it very comfortable to blend it into my face but once it's blended it doesn't feel heavy.  At first the cream feels sticky but this feeling fades away after drying. I always wait for 4-5 minutes before putting on any makeup to let this sunscreen absorb into my skin.
The thing I don't like about most sunblocks is they are greasy and in summers they make my face sweat a lot, this one however gives somewhat drier touch and my makeup stays on longer if I am wearing this underneath. I mean it's not completely oil free, it gives a dewy finish but it's not as greasy as other sunblocks.
Also,  this product doesn't clog my pores and has never made me breakout in any season but yes it does leave a white cast on my face which looks really awkward especially in photographs so I need to balance it out with some kind of makeup.

Most important thing is this sunblock is amazing at protecting my skin from sunburns. My skin is really sensitive when it comes to sunburns so using a good sunblock is a must for me in any season, I have been using this sunblock for years and I love that it protects my skin from sunburns and tanning. I have tried a few others but always came back to this one because of its lightweight and non-greasy formula and its ability to protect my skin from sun damage.

Overall it's an amazing product and is easily available everywhere also it is pocket friendly which is another plus. I got mine from a local supersore at Rs.1250/-.

That's it for today I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments which is your favourite sunblock.
Enjoy the sunmer but protect yourself from heat and sun.
Bubye...

Budget Eyeliner Pencils

Hello beauties!

Today after a long time I am going to talk about some eye stuff. I am an eyeliner lover. And of course black eyeliner is a classic but using black all the time can be boring so I like wearing coloured eyeliners.  Today I am sharing some budget eyeliner pencils with you that I have been trying recently and which I think are great in terms of both quality and price.

Christine eyeliner pencils:
These are I think the most popular eyeliner and lipliner pencils in Pakistan. I have been seeing them at almost every cosmetics shop since I was a kid.
These are wooden sharpable pencils in black color with a silver cap. The lower end of each pencil is colored with its shade.  The first thing that I want in an eyeliner pencil is that it should apply smoothly and this is the reason I am loving these pencils because their texture is creamy and the color shows up in just one or two swipes without rubbing them on the lids.  There's a large variety of shades available.  I have used a number of shades from this brand and pigmentation of all of these pencils is amazing. The staying power depends on the color i.e. darker shades stay on longer than the lighter one's but these pencils are not water proof or smudge proof. Here are the swatches of two of these pencils. The pink one is a lipliner but I use it on my lower waterline sometimes to brighten up my eyes.

Electric Blue 380
Pretty Pink 325

Glamorous Face:
These are also wooden sharpable pencils colored in the shade of liner with a plastic cap.  I have used a few pencils from this brand in the past but currently I only have these two in yellow and white.
The yellow/ gold pencil has a little shimmer but the white one is matte.  I use shade no.5 (white) on my lower water line it can also be used as an eyeshadow base.
Again like christine ones they do not last long and are not smudge and water proof. The staying power varies with the shade though.

No. 5 Yellow
No. 15 white

Third is clazona:
I have recently seen this brand in many local cosmetics shops and bought a few items including these eyeliner pencils.  These pencils are also super affordable and a wide range of shades is available. I only have two shades from this brand but I swatched a few shades before buying these two and I found that most of these eyeliners have little shimmery particles in them. The darker shades are more pigmented as compared to the lighter ones. None of the shades stay on my lids for more than one and a half hour or may be 2 hours at most.

So these are some really good and affordable eyeliner pencils which are easily available in Pakistan. All of them are creamy and easy to apply which is the best part and also they have never irritated my eyes. Their prices range between Rs.40-60 per pencil which is amazing.

That's is for today
I'll be back soon till then take care and tell me in the comments have you ever used any of these eyeliner pencils?
Bubye