Tuesday 10 October 2017

Celranico Return To Nature Bright Tone Up plus Cream

If you have been following my blog you might have figured this by now that i prefer products which brighten complexion. Hey who doesn't like a healthy and glowing bright skin?
I never new about the existence of tone up creams and the magical transformation they can give to your skin until I tried one in August and was like WOW what sorcery is this?
It would be wrong to say that tone up creams are a perfect skincare product which gives you that model like smooth even, brightened complexion. 
About the brand
Celranico is a Korean makeup and skincare brand which manufactures organic products. Not only are their packaging simple and aesthetically pleasing but they also have a nice ingredients list
CELRANICO’s Return To Nature Bright Tone Up Plus Cream is a multi functional cream. It hydrates the skin, tones up complexion making it brighter and prevents wrinkles
 How to use: After basic cleansing routine, apply ample amount to face
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Panthenol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethiconol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Trideceth-10, Adenosine, Pantolactone, Disodium EDTA

Packaging:
comes in a cardboard box with instructions and ingredients list in Korean, inside there is  frosted glass jar with a silver lid. The cream retains its freshness as there is a protective plastic lid . This jar holds 50ml of product and looks so expensive and pretty. I really love the scent of this its so nice fresh and clean  but don't be alarmed it's not too strong
MY THOUGHTS
This is a light weight white cream which spreads easily on the skin. The texture is somewhat gel-cream like. This absorbs easily in the skin leaving a satin matte finish behind.
What I love about this cream in particular is that this evens out the complexion and brightens it so seamless that it looks like second skin only better and bright.
This contains. Titanium dioxide ( also used in sunscreens ) and Niacinamide a skin lightening ingredients
I love to wear this on days when the weather is too humid or I am not in the mood to wear makeup and love how it gives me confidence to go out side bare face. I have also worm this under my makeup several times and love how this helps my face to look fresh and bright
This product is perfect as its fairly priced 22$ and delivers so many remarkable results onto the skin. This cream is perfect for all skin types and can be  used all year round
5/5 💎💎💎💎💎
This can be purchased at kbeautie in states and from celranico website
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Thursday 5 October 2017

[Review] SAAT INSIGHT KONSTANTE ELEGANZ FIXER

I have been eye makeup fixers for the longest time as the idea of my makeup lasting longer on my oily face sounds so tempting but there are very few makeup fixers that fall in my budget and deliver a matte finish
I was genuinely surprised and super happy when my blog selected by JOLSE to review this product


About the brand


Saat Insight  is a Korean makeup brand which manufacture luxury cosmetic products.


About the product:


Quantity: 100ml also available in 50ml

Price : 25 USD $


Packaging: The spray bottle is packed in a very beautiful pink and green marbled cardboard box inside the box there is a sturdy  white plastic bottle which has a black secure cap.the bottle has a very practical design its is  travel friendly, spill proof and shatter proof. The nozzle is good its dispenses the product evenly onto the face


My thoughts:


This makeup fixer has mild scent which disappears on  application. It's  clear  like
water and has a non tacky finish. I apply about 3-4 spritz of this on my face to set my makeup. What I have noticed that this makes my whole makeup look come together ( gives it a flawless finish) It also forms a light film which gives glow to the skin plus it reduces makeup from transferring onto other surfaces. I pressed a tissue paper only fave and was surprised to see that only a little amount of makeup / foundation transferred onto the tissue paper.
This makeup fixer does not have oil controlling properties thought nor does it claim to do so
I cant figure out the ingredients and its placement on CosDna website because the ingredients list is in Hangul (Korean) but from my experience this didn't break my skin out.
This retails for 25 $ on Jolse website link here

I rate this product 4/5 ❤


Thankyou Jolse for providing this product for review
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Sunday 1 October 2017

SKIN 18 : REVIEW MEDIHEAL ESSENTIAL SHEET MASKS

Today I am going to review the contents of my skin18 reviewer program package. I choose mediheal masks for this level as I previously had a really nice experience with mediheal masks and its one of the brands I can definitely trust


Essential masks are one of the popular mediheal masks released by mediheal they were recently upgraded to a better formula
Initially I though that all of these sheet masks would give similar results but boy I was wrong each of these masks have a different type of serum  I will start with the MEDIHEAL PLACENTA RE-VITAL ESSENTIAL MASK"


My first ever encounter with placenta was  during my gynaecology ward rotation and I was seriously grossed out/amazed by it at the same time. But I never thought that one day I will using a mask on my face which contains placenta extracts 😳 As much as I was hesitant to try out "MEDIHEAL PLACENTA RE-VITAL ESSENTIAL MASK" i decided to man up 😝  and slap it on my face. This surprising smells good. As this is a cellulose  sheet mask with silky touch this has a thick sheet. The size of sheet is medium so the fit might be a problem for some people. I had to manoeuvre the sheet a bit so that it fit my face shape and tucked the excess part under my chin. I kind of look like voldemort wearing this mask but I bet you all might have got used to my face by now 😅. Anyways the serum of this sheet mask is slightly viscous and has glycerine like texture so it does not absorb into the skin right away especially if you have oily skin like I do but a little bit of patting can make a difference. When I took off the mask after 30 mins my face felt a little bit tacky and had a layer of unabsorbed serum which gave glowy look to my face. As the weather has become hot and warm again one would like it more if the mask is chilled before application. Overall this isn't a bad sheet mask but i think this is kind of mask that is better enjoyed by  folks who gave dry skin as this is very hydrating 👍  4/5


MEDIHEAL TEA TREE CARE SOLUTION ESSENTIAL MASK"


I had really high hopes for this one as tea tree  is a really promising ingredient for acne prone and oily skin and I am happy to tell you guys that my experience with this was good. It has a pleasant scent and has a thin serum which absorbs into the skin without leaving that tacky feel . My skin felt soft and all the redness was reduced. This mask is great if you have oily skin  I love how mote and more brands are designing sheet masks that target acne prone

and oily skin type


MEDIHEAL COLLAGEN  SOLUTION ESSENTIAL MASK"


Drenched in serum this mask was tried out by my mother. The fit was good for her face ) there wasn't much extra part to tuck in the mask-). For her dry skin this mask was perfect. The serum was thick and left a slightly tacky film which locked in all the moisture. My Mom likes to wear sheet masks till the edges of the sheet began to dry up. And for her this dried up after 50 mins. Pretty good eh !!


MEDIHEAL VITA LIGHT BEAM ESSENTIAL MASK"

Now all the Variants  that I tried out from this range didn't provide the brightening . Something which is a hall mark of Asian skincare so when I picked this one up I was excited as I love products which brighten and whiten but alas this failed to brightening the complexion Tha glow was there no doubt but the brightening part was missing and the serum was tacky so I washed my face because I didn't like the feel of leftover serum on my face. This is good mask in terms of moisture but if you are picking this up for brightening then you are going to be disappointed 😞
MEDIHEAL PLATINUM V LIFE ESSENTIAL MASK"


One of the fancy ingredient mask. I have seen  skincare products which contain gold extracts but having platinum as an ingredient was quite a surprise for me. I didn't know what to expect from this mask so I just applied it onto the face and watched tv while I waited fir the essence to soak in .one thing I noticed was that unlike the other variants this mask was not upgraded ? I wonder why?
Anyways I didn't notice any special difference in my skin texture except for the fact that it looked plump ( choc choc skin) .
All and about these masks are good for providing moisture and hydration . The formula is very skin friendly. the essence does not itch or burn. Even though some of these masks leave a tacky residue onto the face . It does not cause breakouts . These are available for purchase at skin18.com website
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Monday 25 September 2017

Winter Clothing Essentials for Ladies in Pakistan

Today I am doing a fashion related post. I am sure many of you might be a bit overwhelmed/ bored with my usual skin care reviews.






With September 22 comes equinox meaning that summer is officially over and autumn has begin. Though to be honest I haven't noticed much of a difference in temperature (in Islamabad) right now but I hope it will become  colder soon. Here is a guide on how to keep your self Up-to-date with latest fashion trends this winter and keep those toes toasty warm while looking fabulous at the same time.


Cotton Shrugs




Cotton shrugs are one of the versatile article of clothing that can be worn over shirt. Not only do they look chic, they also do a fantastic job of keeping cold away. Shrugs are also suitable for layering over clothes. For those chilly autumn morning or evening walks shrugs are definitely one of the wisest  choice. Who says you have stick to the same old boring black shrug. you can find so much variety in design and color when choosing a cotton shrug these days. I even saw a shrug top , what a genius idea!


Fleece Hoodies


Fleece denotes authority. Remember the Greek mythology of Jason and the golden fleece? Jason was given the impossible task to retrieve a golden to reclaim his throne anyways since you don't have a throne to reclaim, you can definitely claim the tittle of being  well dressed by wearing a fleece hoodie and it comes in a lot more colors than golden 😆. You can choose between a pull over or a zip up design (what ever suits your taste and is convenient for you).



Hoodies are one of those clothes in your wardrobe that can be worn on a casual day or you can pair them with some fancy pants and rock them at a party.


Linen Dresses


Get you hands on the beautiful linen dresses and look your best this autumn and winter season. While lawn suits rule the pakistani fashion market all summer long. Linen is definitely the fabric for autumn and winters.
Pick dresses in shade of burgundy, deep blue, maroon and dark green for that winter feel. Having trouble finding an online shop from where you can get good quality linen stitched and unstitched dresses try Pakstyle.pk you wont be disappointed. They sell all the designer brands under one roof. The options are unlimited ( they have printed , embroidered, digital printed formal amd informal dresses available ) and the prices quoted are unbeatable and pocket friendly.
If you are still unsure about your wardrobe for winters try to search online for some inspiration ( instagram or pintrest) that way you will be able to narrow down the clothes that you want to wear the coming season.





Winter clothes for women include Linen suits ( gotta have at least 4 linen dresses),  fleece hoodies ( who says only men can can wear it ) warm shrugs, sweaters and coats. what is winter without a coat?? Try to mix and match and layer them in a way that keep the cold away and you look stylish at the same time.
So go ahead shop online for your winter apparel and be prepared to welcome winter with a warm heart, a hot mug of chocolate and a cute attire.

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Saturday 23 September 2017

[Review] Leejiham Tea Tree 90 Essence







LEEGEEHAM is no stranger when it comes to skincare, they are one of the popular skincare brands in Korea. I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to review there ever popular Tea Tree 90 Essence which has been a cult favorite product for years and has been featured in many magazines and beauty blogs

I got into a small skincare related accident/ adverse reaction a couple of days back due to my own negligence( didn't read Te label of an acid toner carefully and ended up damaging my skin) my skin was red and blotchy and there was swelling I was afraid that this reaction will darken my skin over time due to chemical burns.  my skin has reached a point where injuries/wounds leave hyper pigmented scars. So a frantic search through my skincare stash o found the  Leejiham Tea Tree 90 Essence and has a lot of claims to sooth the skin and reduce irritation that i decided to take the risk and apply it to my face. And was so surprised when this actually  saved my skin and helped it calm down. It reduced the redness and reduced the flare up on my skin. My skin is better now thankfully

 Tea tree is actually quite popular agent for acne and inflammation and this essence contains 90% tea tree 🙆. I have been eyeing a lot of tea tree skincare products fro a fairly long time and I am so happy that I tried this out


The vial is a frosted white glass and has such a cute small glass dropper to dispense product. Its does not smells like tea tree though which disappointed me a tiniest bit ( I love the scent of tea tree its so refreshing). this contains 50 ml product which may seem little as this essence a tad bit on the expensive side but no worries as 2-3 drop are sufficient to cover the whole face 

 the texture is very thin and light weight so it absorbs into the skin after a couple of pats. I usually take 3 drops of this and pat it onto the chin and cheeks (places where i get most acne) hyper pigmentation or blemishes.It looks luminous and healthy


 My skin produces less oil every time I apply this to my face. This is a morning time essence for me as my skin produces most oil during the day. Serums /essence like these are best for people who have oily/ acne prone skin. I am very impressed by Tea tree performance and would definitely purchase skincare/ makeup products which contain tea tree as one of their star ingredients

retails for 45$ at Glow recipe website

please note that this is the new packaging of the essence
 
5/5 💎💎💎💎💎

**PRODUCT SENT FOR REVIEWS ALL OPINION SHARED IS HONEST AND MY OWN**
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