Essence 50's girls reloaded eyeshadow brush

hello i am back with another review and this time its an eyeshadow brush.  to  be very honest with you guys i usually apply eyeshadow to my eyes with the help of the sponge tip applicator that comes in the palette ( which most of you throw away)

i think sponge applicators are versatile product and most of chinese and korean makeup artists use it
its all about makeup applying skills!! right ??


but i was curious to know if using an eyeshadow brush would change or ease my makeup application ??

so i purchased this brush

its from the Essence 50's GIRLS Reloaded addition. i believe its discontinued now. but dont worry guys essence comes up with very cute line of makeup brush after a few months so you can probably purchase something close to this from a different edition



PRICE: around 390 PKR

PACKAGING:
it came in a slim zip lock pouch which is to keep your brush safe and clean
the brush is a combination of nude and metallic blue ferrule as you can see also its dual ended

this side of the brush is fluffy and is great for blending out eyeshadow. you cant pack eyeshadow to the lids with this as its not firm but if you are going for a subtle application this is perfect

the bristles are very soft and dont shed at all

the seconf end of the brush is thin and little bit flimsy. honestly in the beginning i didnt knew what to do with this side of the brush but now i use it to apply eyeshadow on my lower lid below the lash line as its thin so reaches the area underneath the lashes well

this brush did not leak color on washing or shed hairs, it didnt changed its shape. the bristles are soft just like they were before washing

i think for the price this brush is good. if your a beginner or  new to makeup i definitely recommend
essence eyeshadow brushed

i hope you  guys enjoyed this post

bye

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essence xxxl longlasting lipgloss matte in soft nude

Essence has been coming up with a lot new interesting makeup products launched recently, the one which intrigued me most was this matte lipgloss
the whole concept is very interesting besides the color range is small yet versatile from nude to bold an innocent dusty pink, a shade to cater every ones individual personality 

Quanity:4.5 ml

Price about 400- 420 PKR

About the packaging 

stabdart plastic lipgloss tube with a long applicator, very secure cap a thin sponge flexible applicator
sorry i dont know if the applicator has a special name to it

My thoughts:

first of all its smells amazing. pretty much all the essence lip products have a candy like scent, this one smells like caramel. its very moisturizing and has a smooth moose like texture not runny or gloopy at all. in the beging the lips look shiny but after about 5-10 minutes they the gloss drys to semi matte finish
the lasting power is pretty disaaponiting. it hardly survives on my lips for 2 hrs. and when eating or drinking it disppears immediately. i dont know if its the same with the rest of the shades or this shade particularly

i would describe this as a nude brown color, very beautiful goes well with the essence lip liner in the shade" in the nude"

this lipstick can sometimes accentuate fine lines and dry spots on the lips so exfoliate before applying it

in terms of staying power its a bummer but when applied on top of a lipliner it does lasts a bit longer
the color is beautiful so i personally though that reapplication through out the day can be over looked

would you like to try this product out ?

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Skin 18 Face Mask: online store and korean skincare overview

i am just obsessed with korean dramas, their super cute actresses and handsome actors, hanbook fashion, natural dewy makeup and ofcourse skincare

i think sheet masks are a major part of korean skin care, i have seen in a lot of korean dramas where girls and guys relax by applying a skin mask or a sheet mask after a long tiresome day

even the popular chinese actress Fan bing bing admits that she uses about 600 sheet masks a year

so when i got the opportunity to try out korean skin care products i was so excited

about skin 18: 

its a online store based in Hong Kong which sells Korean skin care products at very affordable prices, they have a lot of giveaways and and promotions going on at their website www.skin18.com
moreover they ship worldwide 



here is what arrived in the  package by skin 18

holika holika 3 steps kit  pignose clear black head

luke hydrogel eyepatch for eye puffiness

luke mugwork nose strip:

 

orange natural essence mask by foodaholic

collagen lifting wrinkle care intensive mask by four seasons:

 

a very detailed review of all these masks is coming up very soon 

bye

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mua blush Bon Bon

this is going to be the shortest blog post i have ever written, the reason being that i am out of city for a while and i wrote and scheduled my posts in advance, so i wrote what i could in the little time i had and let the pictures do the talking 

i already own a few MUA blushes, Marshmallow being the most favorite out of them all(you can read the review here)

Bon Bon is another matte blush in my makeup collection 

Quantity: 2.4gm

Price: 210 pkr

available at just4girls.pk website in pakistan and MUA store online 

Packaging:

rectangular pan with a very flimsy outer lid 

About the product:

matte in texture, very pigmented and a  beautiful orange-y pink color, for some odd reason it looks apricot in the picture

have you tried any blush by MUA??

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Mua Intenses Kisses Lipgloss in lips are sealed

i previously owned one of Mua lipgloss from the intense kisses range in the shade pucker up (read review here) but it became all gross and smelled awful so i chucked it out ,

recently when looking up at swatches online i realized how beautiful this color looked so i ordered it immediately

Quantity: 5.1ml

Price 360 pkr

 

Packaging:

 

transparent square plastic tube with a doe foot applicator and a glitter kiss on the lid 

about the product:

 

it has good pigmentation for a lipgloss, the color is a very pretty pink perfect for spring or summer. feels very  hydrating on the lips. it has a faint sweet scent to it but no taste  

i am going to buy a couple of more shades from the range since they the pigmentation is so good for the price 

available at just4girls.pk 

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Essence Get Big Lashes volume curl Mascara

hello

welcome to my blog 

my recent growing obsession has to be mascara, i just love the look of thick voluminous black lashes
since mascara come with the shortest life span i like to try drugstore mascara.

essence has a vast range of mascaras having fancy, cute and bright packaging, even the brushes are designed with absolute care

Essence Get Big Lashes volume curl mascara is one of the recent addition to the range, 

so lets get into the review shall we???

Quantity:12 ml 

Price: 430 pkr 

Packaging:

its a very vibrant red fat tube and has a ''e''  printed on top of it. the wand is medium sized and has a very fat brush on the end which is curved from on side 

About the product:

the formula of this mascara is very wet and runny. i guess it will thicken  and dry up  a little bit after some time.  due to its large brush its a bit trick to use this mascara as i am afraid that i might smudge it on my face or lid.

the curled part of the brush is perfect to lift up the lashes giving them a nice curl. these lashes give good volume to my lashes but not too much lenght which is ok with me as i always look for volumizing mascara. this mascara does not has any noticeable scent .

one thing i noticed when removing this mascara is that its not easily washable. i know this not waterproof mascara but the formula is a bit stubborn to remove with just soap and water 

overall i like this mascara, which mascara is your favorite???


essence is available at all leading pharmacy, beautybar.pk and daraz.pk 

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Guest post on shumails beauty and style blog

hi

this is my first ever guest post, 

head over to Shumail's blog to know more and read the review about batiste dry shampoo

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Olor 24 Hours Active Deodorant Review

hello, 

pleasant fragrances can have a very positive on your daily routine and activity they can make you feel cheerful, some scents bring back memories while fragrances can give you confidence and of course mask the smell of your sweat (this part was obvious)

today i will be reviewing the three newly launched 24hr active deodorant fragrances by Olor 

these are 
1.vibrant violet
2.rosy raspberry 
3.glamorous gold 

Packaging

these deodorants can have a very chic and slender designed spray can the caps fit quite well and have a nice nozzle which sprays the fragrances quite evenly. 

due to their vibrant design these bottles will look quite cute on the dressing table or in the purse 

About the product 

these deodorants are indeed quite long lasting, they dont smell overpowering but the scent is not feeble either. they come in a generous amount of 150ml. the best part they are ozone friendly. these  deodorants are manufactured in Norway 

and now i will describe each scent separate 

Olor Vibrant Violet

 Details: Iris and Black Current

top note : black current and iris blossoms 
base note: vanilla 

my thoughts:

this smells sweet and fruity also it sort of gives of cooling sensation 

Olor Rose Raspberry

 Details: Raspberry & Vanilla

top note blackcurrent ,raspberry
middle notes mandarin orange, carnation and cinnamon
 base notes  vanilla

My thoughts:

this fragrance despite the fact that it has raspberry does not have  a fruity scent at all but it smells quite pleasant. a bit masculine 

Glamorous Gold 

Details: lilac and amber 

Description;

top note: mandarin 
middle note: peach, lilac
base note; amber

my thoughts:

this has a regal scent if that is another way to describe the scent of betel nut( Mughal era???)

for the price these deodorants are quite a steal  as they are priced at about 200-250 pkr 

you can check out these and other deodorants from the range at the olor pakistan facebook page or visit www.olor.no for more details


out of all three deodorants which one would you like to try???
let me know in the comments section below !!



until next post bye 








DISCLAIMER:

*This post contains PR samples . however all the opinion expressed is honest and my own

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MUA mascara shade 6

hello again,

today i will reviewing a very colorful mascara that is something i would rarely use since i wear more  of a neutral makeup but then it looked so vibrant that i just couldn't resist 

Quantity: 5ml

price:210 pkr

Packaging:

its a simple electric blue tube same as the  shade of mascara has a very long wand and an average brush 

this mascara has the most weirdest texture i have ever used. it has  cotton fibers like fibers in it for giving volume and length i suppose. the color of the mascara is a vibrant electric blue

i have found another way to use this mascara that is by applying a coat of black mascara on top of this mascara gives thick false eyelashes like effect which is so pretty

for the price i think this mascara is  a bargain 

available at www.just4girls.pk and mua store online 

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Essence sheer and shine lipstick in BFF 03

 for the past few years the Revlon lip-butters have been quite popular among the you-tubers and the whole beauty community, despite the fact that Revlon is a drugstore brand the lip-butters are quite expensive in  here in Pakistan 

 a couple of years forward essence has come up with the sheer and shine lipsticks which are  similar in texture and pigmentation, also a lot affordable 

the sheer and shine lipstick has a wide variety of shades from sheer nudes to reds and pinks
i personally love wearing lipsticks having sheer formula as they require less effort during application, are hydrating give fresh and youthful look to the face 

Quantity:3.8 g

price 360 pkr

packaging:

this lipstick has a silver casing and a transparent lid similar to the shade to lipstick which makes it easier to locate in your makeup bag when in a hurry 
i feel that the casing  makes the lipstick look more expensive/ high end 

about the product :

BFF is a very beautiful watermelon pink/red colored lipstick. it is very sheer but the color is build able on multiple swipes, texture wise its like a lip-balm and hydrating 
the staying power however is poor it lasts for only two hours on the lips (average time a lip balm lasts on the lips) other thing that bothered me about this lipstick is the scent it has a strong vitamin E scent which is quite a turn off for me as i am quite sensitive to scents 

i purchased this lipstick from beautybar.pk 

you might like it:

if you like tinted lip-balms
you have chapped lips
you are starting out with makeup

you might not like it :

if you are looking for long lasting lipstick
you are sensitive to scents

i rate this product 3.5 out of 5

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