Activated Charcoal scrub by Marjaan Botanicals Review

I said goodbye to bar soap a long time ago when I suspected it to be as one of the culprits for causing acne on my face so when i picked up this Activated Charcoal scrub by @marjaanbotanicals my heart thumped in a painful way and all those memories of bad skin days flashed before my eyes, lol I have to stop being so over dramatic.

I have beeb using this handmade bar scrub three times a week on my face for 1 month so here are my final thoughts. This contains some notable ingredients like activated charcoal, fullers earth, neem, turmeric powder, extra virgin olive oil
Packaging: wrapped quite beautifully in  paper (in my excitement I unwrapped the paper and then realized I was supppse to take a picture for a blog) and then placed in a hand made cotton pouch I love the presentation of the product

The bar weights 120 gms and fits the palm of the hand quite well. There are visible charcoal particles ( in variable size) running through out the bar. Unlike many bar soaps this maintains its shape and does not become mushy in water. I have used this in shower on my back and it retained it shape and hardness.there is a mild herbal scent to it.
This is a foaming scrub. To get the foam you have to rub this several times across the palm with water to get lather but if you use the bar directly on the skin like it did there will be less foam. The charcoal particles do a fantastic job of removing dead skin cells. My skin feels soft and smooth every time after I use this. I get a lot of break outs on my back in summer so I decided to test this on my back to find out if it helps with acne and I was surprised how this reduced the pimple on my back.

This bar scrub has restored my trust in bar soap 💞😂. If you have sensitive skin or problematic acne skin I suggest you give this a try because its cruelty free, hand made, natural, paraben free, sls free,triclosan free and fragrance free

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PURITO Centella Green Level Eye Cream Review

I genuinely like purito as a brand , everything that I have tried so far has impressed me both in terms of quality and price wise. Most importantly the products are EWG approved and created from honest ingredients.

Most of the eyecreams that I have seen in the market boast of reducing the appearnce dark circles and wrinkles but instead of making tall hollow claims but Purito Centella Green Level Eye Cream promises to reduce the overall appearance of wrinkles with the help of Peptides, Hyaluronic acid and Centella Asiactica

As the years pass by the area around the eys become sunken and wrinkled. The skin sags downward and the capillaries become prominent (aka the dark circles)

Though I am in my early twenties I want to take good care of skin from now on so that by the time I hit my forties I look young for my age 🙌

This is one of a kind Centella Asiatica containing eye cream  there is about 45% centella extract blended in with multiple peptides, panthenol and Hyaluronic acid to create a barrier which prevents moisture loss and wrinkle formation

Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, *Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Carbomer, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrolysed Collagen, Cholesterol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

 Packaging
Standard sqeeuze tube witha silver cap which holds 30ml of product. Thats honestly a lot for an eye cream. Most eye creams come in 10-15ml formulations
About the product
White in color this eye cream has a rich creamy  texture which spreads easily on the skin and takes time to absorb into the skin.
I have noticed that this gives a slightly cooling sensation on application which feels quite pleasant. I have also detected a mild pleasant scent to it too. If you look closely at the ingredient list you are going to notice that there is no trace of niacinamide in this cream . So its main goal is to provide hydration.
Due to its rich heavy texture this really nourishes and hydrates the under eye area.  Due to changes in weather and my poor diet my skin has changed a lot in last few months. The makeup under my eyes  often look patchy due to dry under eye area. Ever since I have started using this particular eye cream I have noticed that my  under eye area looks relatively more soft and plump. This has helped mu makeup look a lot more seemless and fresh.

You might know by now that I share my skincare with my  mother and she has dry skin. The amazing results produced by this eyecrean are more noticeable on her under eye area.  Though the wrinkles are there , the sunken part looks plump. Plus it feels very moisturized and soft.
I am happy that this is preservative free but sad that I have to finish this earlier as this might go bad. But thats ok becauss this cream retails for 17$ and most of th time there is some kind of event going on so I can always grab it at a discounted price

I rate this 4.5/5

Available for purchase at purito website and here

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Gobdigoun9 Goat Milk First Step Tone Up Cream

Milk has been used as a skincare ingredient for centuries, Cleopatra use to take a bath in donkey milk to maintain her suppleness of her skin and prevent ageing.
Gobdigoun9 is a korean skincare brand known for its extensive use of milk and placenta extracts as chief ingredient

Milk is an excellent source of lactic acid and many vitamins. Not only it hydrates and brighten the skin, the lactic acid acts as a chemical exfoliant and removes the dead skin cells from the surface.

This contains 40% milk protein extract,  niacinamide for lightening and brightening, glycerin for moisture, titanium dioxide (physical sunscreen), sodium hyaluronate (hydration) and goat milk extract.

This is a two in one product i.e moisturizer and makeup primer( prolongs the lasting power of base makeup)
I am smitten by the packaging just like the eye cream this looks very luxurious. The outer box is pretty, and the squeeze tube packaging makes it easy to control the amount of product and prevents bacteria from spoiling the cream

Texture wise I find it quite liquidy like a lotion and easy to spread.  For a person with oily skin I am pleased ro report that this does not feel greasy or heavy on the skin. This has close to none white cast and is scent free ( initially it goes on white and milky but after few minutes this cream evens out skin tone with a hint if brightening effect)  As I have fair skin I haven't noticed much of white cast effect. For me this product works as shortcut to good skin day minus makeup/bb cream.
I love wearing this tone up cream on its own when I dont feel like putting on makeup or when I am at home and want to look a little presentable and put together 😁
I have worn this under makeup and like how this makes my skin look less cakey and more fresh. Sometimes tone up creams can cause pilling underneath makeup but this absorbs really well and makes the makeup look a whole lot smoother

I like sharing my makeup skincare with my mom and sister. My sister has a slightly wheatish skin color and on her skin this does not leave white cast effect either.

This product is suitable for all skin types

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ELIZAVECCA Milky Piggy Centellla Asiatica 100% Review

Centella Asiatica is one of the best ingredients If you have sensitive skin. It calms and soothes the skin
 Though I have oily skin , I prefer using skincare products containing Centella.extracts because it has helped me in keeping my face acne free
ELIZAVECCA claims that this is 100% centella asiatic essence which is free from alcoholic,parabens, artificial coloring and
fragrance

An essence contains fermented substance offers deep moisture and equips the skin to absorb nutrients from the next skin care stage

Use after cleansing and before skin water. Dispense appropriate amount onto a cotton pad and apply to the whole face

Packaging:

Standard sleek frosted glass bottle with amber colored liquid inside. The product can be dispensed from the stopper on top (with a hole )

Its adviced to use 2-3 drops on the freshly cleansed face.  Now I persinally feel that 2-3 is quite inadequate for my face so I pour about a coin side amount of this product on my palm and pat it on my face until all of the product is absorbed

I have been using this for quite some time and am suprised how well this works for my skin. This has a very faint Bark scent (herbal). Initially on application It feels watery with a hint of oilyness ( I havent seen any oil film or oil droplets in the essence though its looks homogenized through and through)
After two minutes this absorbs completely into the skin leaving soft skin. This works well for both A.M and P.M routine. This the bottle is huge (150 ml) I use this generously like a toner on my face 3 time a day.

What impressed me the most is that this essence actually brightens skin along with healing and moisturizing. I have been patting some of this essence on my hands and this has made a significant improvement on the texture plus removed the tan from the back of my hands
The only bummer about thks product is The packaging is heavy as its made of glass. So I am often afraid that I might accidentally drop it one  day

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Pakistani Women's Lawn Designs 2018

I am having a pretty rough time these days, firstly because of my exhausting college routine and secondly because I have getting sick after every two weeks (flu, fever, sore throat etc you name it ) So to take my mind of all the stress I have been considering retail therapy.
Seriously who can resist all the summer sale and discounts that many designer clothing brands are offering this months. RIP my poor wallet
As its a known fact that summer season is unbearably hot in pakistan, in comparision to other countries around the world so lawn is the prefered fabric to survive the heat and extreme temperatur

Though many designer lawn brands are churning out same run of the mill, last year  prints. Some brands are releasing very detailed and eye catching Lawn Designs,
There is a lot of variation in patterns and color scheme. What stands out the most this year is the creativity in showcasing lawn prints this year. Instead of the usual shalwar kammez and kurta design. Designers have broadened the fashion horizon by introducing multiple ways a lawn dress can be stiched an worn. One of the popular idea revolivung on social media is  social media is pairing lawn dress with jeans.

Many lawn collection are following the pantone color of the year (ultra violet) so there is a lot of blue and violet shades in collection.
This change in color abd theme looks very impressive and feels refreshing (seriously the market was overloaded with all of pink and red floral designs )

 Since mother day is approcahing fast many designer lawn brands are currently selling there collection at upto 70% discount. Incase your working hours are not flexible or you are a student who annual papers are approching fasts or a lazy house wife ( in short if its not feasible for you to walk in a store, fret not now you can shop your favourite prints online at Friday sale 2018 where  numerous lawn collection will be available at marked down price

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[Review] AERIA SKIN'S Intensive hydrating mask

If you are new to my blog hello my bame is farya and I love trying out sheet masks. Today I am reviewing sheet mask by Aeria skin a taiwanese brand which makes oraginc 100% cotton sheet mask which are free from harmful chemicals like paraben, phenoxybenzamine etc

• Deeply Hydrates,Soothes and Refreshes
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• Ingredients

Water, **Rose Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate (Corn Derived), Sodium Anisate (Basil Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Biosaccharide Gum-1 (Polysaccharide), ***Glycosyl Trehalose and Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (Corn and Topioca Starch Derived), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Xanthan Gum, *Leontopodium Alpinum Extract and Citric Acid and Sodium Benzoate (Edelweiss Extract), Epilobium Fleischeri Extract and Potassium Sorbate (Alpine Willowherb Extract), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose. 

* Certified organic by ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE (EU organic verification bodies) ** Certified organic flower water by Balkan Biocert (EU organic verification body, USDA organic equiIvalence) *** Listed natural ingredient by ECOCERT ( EU organic verification body)

Directions

1. Begin with a thoroughly-cleansed face. 2. Open packaging and remove the plastic liner film. Place the facial mask on and gently adjust over eyes. 3. Relax with the facial mask on for 15 to 20 minutes. 4. Remove mask and discard. Pat remaining serum into skin. Follow with moisturizer.

Packaging:

Fuss free foil which has a pleasant blue color,the sheet come folded in a plastic plastic cover, the sheet has medium thickness and is large in size,l. I had to tweek the sides a bit to make it fit my face better. 

This has a generous amount of water like serum/essence which absorbs into the skin without much effort

I have noticed that this hydrates the skin pretty well without leaving a tacky finish. I have even worn this in the morning prior to makeup application and found that this help the makeup sit beautifully on my skin afterward, this mask is great for all skin types especially oliy skin as its light in weight and does not clog pore.

This is one my favourite sheetmasks of year 2018

You can know more about the brand and its products at the Aeria skin website

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[REVIEW] Gobdigoun Placenta Power Ageing Correcting Eye cream

I don't own any eye cream in my skincare stash other than a used up foil of Benton Fermented eye cream sample so I was quite excited to try a full size version of  this Placenta Eyecream

The unusual mix of Niacimide and Adenosine in the Placenta Power Aging Corrector Eye Cream will help brighten your skin tone and improve skin elasticity by the exclusive ingredients of Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5, Acetylhexapeptide-8 (similar to Botox). It also contains Australian Ovine (Sheep) Placental Protein and Swiss Alpine based herbs including Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower, Achillea Millefolium Extract to assist anti-wrinkle effect."

Ingredient

Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 12-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Placental, Protein, Pullulan, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Malva Sylvestrus (Mallow) Extract, Menthe Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinallis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anthemis Nobilius Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cymbopogon Martine Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxypopyl Methylcellulose, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Tromethamine, Alcohol (source ~ google also listed pn the packaging)
Packaging
I love the fancy intricate details, gold syringe-like packaging it looks so luxurious plus the concept is unique as well. I like how  one can control the amount by pressing the piston and even lock it when not in use, there a rub tip on the other end which helps in evenly spplying the product under the eyes

About the product
This slightly opague eye cream has a gel like texture and spreads easily on the skin and
This gives off cooling sensation on application. This leaves my under eyes feeling silky smooth, I have noticed that the horrible texture that I had under my eyes has reduced after using this. Plus my under eyes looks noticeably brighter. I do have a few crease like fines lines and this smoothes them out slightly. this has definetly reduced the signs of  sleep deprivation, tirdeness and  chronic insomnia

You can know more about the product by clicking at the link here 

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[REVIEW] Peripera Airy Ink Velvet in Heart Grapefruit

Peri pera is one brand that is known in the asian beauty community for its  popular ink lip tints . These ink lip tints come in 3 kind of different finishes ( velvet, airy ink velevet and cloudy )

 I am reviewing the Airy Ink Velvet one today
The packaging is in line with the name it literally looks like an ink bottle ( so cute ) the bottle is frosted but you can still easily see the color of the tint
The wands on these are small for a regular liptint ( its a little uneasy to hold the top cap sometimes) and have a  doe foot applicator.

To the best of my knowledge there are 5 shades in the airy ink velvet line I chose this particular shade because I dont a own a shade like this in my collection
Compared to the korean liptints I have tried out in the past this is strongly  pigmented, feels lightweight and has a silky smooth finish ( it sometimes feel powder like ). Moreover it applies evenly without accentuating dry patches on the lips. I have detected a bit of a paint like scent to it

My favourite way of applying this liptint is placing a little dot of tint in the centre of my lips then dabbling the color with my finger to get that water color effect. Unlike the Etude House Dear Darling Tint I didnt felt the need to apply a lipbalm prior to application as its very moisturizing on its own.

To me the shade Heart Grapefruit looks a like an orange based red color.
In terms of longevity this lasts for 8hrs and more. This leaves a stain on the lips
The price of the tint can vary ( ranging from 6$- 11$) depends which store you are purchasing from
I really liked this lip tint and would definitely purchase more shades from the Peri Pera  Ink line in future

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Rarita seahorse anti oxidant cream

Korean cosmetics never cease to amaze me , they contain the most interesting and unique ingredients ever and the results they deliver to the skin is amazing. Snail secretions and placenta extracts are a thing of past  because many skincare brands are incorporating starfish exrracts to your skincare formulations. Rarita a koresn skincare brand uses sea horse extracts in its skincare products. Sea horse has been previously used in ancient chinese medicine by royal families for various purposes.

What pleased me the most are two things
1. This whole skincare line is certified halal which is great news for the Muslim population

2. The sea horse used to manufacture the cream are specially farmed and supervised in jeju islands so this is not harming the enviroment or seahorse population in any way

The cream is designed for skin brightening and anti-wrikle care. It also contains 24k gold, peptides and marine collagen

Packaging:
The packaging feels absolutely luxurious,
The sapphire blue tub is made out of glass  with gold details. To prevent spillage there is a protectuve lid inside. I love how they have included a nice plastic spatula along with it

The cream has slighly slimy, gel like texture with small irregular shaped tiny gold specks running in it. The cream feels heavy on touch but is easy to spread and absorbs quickly leaving behind a soft matte finish.

Since the cream is on the expensive side, and has antioxidant effect I prefer using this at night because I want my skin to get maximum benefit.

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Latest Trend in Pakistani Kurtis & Tops

Summers is here already and if you like me feel a little clueless on what to wear in this hot weather and look stylish yet comfortable I suggest you start looking for kurti.
Kurti in my opinion are one the extremely fashionable yet comfortable outfits for summer.

These days its easy to find different Pakistani Kurtis design because pretty much every designer has launched some great designs in their summer collection.
What I prefer about kurti is that they are very easy to pair with other clothing articles. you can wear them with capri, tulips pants or trousers. I have seen a lot of girls wearing them with jeans.
Tight fitting clothes are a big no for scorching hot Pakistani summers so kurti are great as they fit loosely, feel breezy and look trendy.
Ladies kurti come in various designs. You can either choose a simple mono colored kurti or pick one with a  printed design e.g polka dots. I prefer digital prints because they look veey eye-catching. For formal occasions pick a kurti with traditional. embroiodery  or one with a detailed border.
You don't have to be a teenager or in your twenties to wear kurti. I feel that kurtis are one of the diverse clothing item which can be worn by all age group.
if you dont find kurti  elegant and refreshing for your taste there still are a lot if options when it comes to Women's clothing,

You can choose a lawn suit or perhaps a T-shirt if you are more into western clothing and just like kurti you can find them in embroidered and printed designs.
I am quite pleased with the lawn collections launched by various brands this year. Instead of repeating same colors and boring patterns the collection this year has a lot of variety ranging from abstract art, detailed embriodery and vivid floral patterns all in vibrant hues of color. The designs are very creative and flattering this year. If the spectacular lawn collections have failed to grab your attention I suggest you look for t-shirts. they may not be as vibrant and femine as lawn suits and kurtis but they do look fashionable when paired with a pair of jeans or over a skirt. I personally gravitate more towards lawn suits and kurtis because they are my preferred genre of fashion but you can always buy a cool statement t-shirt at various online stores. There is always a tshirt with a meaningful quote, funny message, meme or a comic which looks trendy and makes one stand out from the crowd.

What is your prefered clothing article for summer?

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Intomedi Amplance Hydro Seven Days Review

This is a 7 day treatment which promises to turn dull dry skin look healthy abd smooth again
Amplance hydro is formulated with our exclusive Bio-Peptone® and 3Hyamide™ that three different sizes of organic hyaluronic acid -large, medium, and mini- penetrates skin at various levels and hydrates, blocks, and defends against the loss. In just 7days use, one ampoule a day, this intensive hydrating ampoule activates skin’s moisture power and helps restore smoother, younger, healthier-looking complexion.”

There is  “0% written on the ampoule which refers to Zero skin i.e “pure and firm skin like a clean and flawless without blemishes or spots or skin of a baby that is just born.”
The 7 day ampoule tubes are housed in a chic white box.
Each tube contains  3 ml of product in it
I found them very hygienic and easy to use

About the product:
The ampoule is a transparent, and has viscous consistency with a light scent .
Initially on application this feels tacky but after a bit of patting this absorbs absorbs completely leaving the skin soft
When ever I get to try some new skincare product I initially use it on its own and once I start to understand the yexture better I incorporate it into my skincare routine

With this one I applied it directly to my freshly washed face followed up with a light layer of peptide toner (Twice a day early morning beforr applying makeup and at night before going to bed )

Ingredients:
Looking at the ingredients  list I am pretty impressed, I will start with Ethyl Ascorbic Acid ( 3rd ingredient) this brighten skin, and reduced hyperpigmentation,Tranexamic Acid (reduced redness ). 3Hyamide™ the trio
Sodium Hyaluronate ,Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Filtrate (Bio-Peptone),Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (AHP-8) ,
Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Centella asiatica, Rosemary leaf extract, Cypress water

My thoughts
After using this for 7 days straight that this has indeed made my skin look bright and soft. Since its a hyaluronic acid rich product I have noticed that this gives instant plumping effect to the skin. ( reduced fine lines and wrinkles ) the dry flaky skin around my nose and cheek area is gone. More over the hyperpignentation scars of acne have lightened too.

I feel like this has made quite an impact on my skin, my skin looks way better than it did before
This can be purchased from kmall24 website

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PURITO GALACTO NIACIN 97 POWER ESSENCE

Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence is a fermented ( galactomyces),skin brightening essence
Contains 92% naturally fermented Galactomyces Filtrate which control sebum, nourishing and improve overall skin tone & texture plus 5% of Niacinamide that promotes wrinkles improvement.

INGREDIENTS Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (92%), Niacinamide (5%), 1,2 - Hexanediol, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA

Packaging:
Sturdy Transparent plastic bottle which has a pump mechanism. The essence is clear ans has a (slightly viscous  than water) like runny consistency. Thus is scentless ( i cant detect any smell)
The essence feels very hydrating and moisturizing. It takes a little time to absorb. I prefer using this in the morning as I don't want this to react with my vitamin C at night. Besides this also makes my makeup look great . I take about half a pump  of product and spread it on my face

I have noticed that this hydrates my skin pretty well which in return reduces sebum product.  In terms of whitening and brightening I cant say much since my skin is already on the fair side but I have noticed a slight glow on my face after use.

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