Mid Year Skincare and Makeup Favourites : Heatwave edition

Many countries around the world are experiencing record breaking high temperatures ( Europe Heatwave ) and Pakistan is no exception. The weather is extremely hot to a point that it quite difficult to layer too many skincare products. I have been doing  my best to be consistent with my skincare routine. Since I ran out of a few skincare products that I shared in the previous skincare favorites post I picked some light weight formulas which work so well in hot humid weather

Every time I think of sweltering sunrays the first thing that comes to my mind is a sunscreen/sunblock . Purito Comfy Water Block is a really good light weight physical sunblock which hydrates and protects the skin from UV radiation moreover this leaves zero white cast. This is just perfect for heatwave

Its recommended to wear sunblock even when you are indoors as UV rays can be reflected through windows. Etude House Face Blur is one product that I reach out for the most when I am indoors. This subtly brightens complexion, blurs pores, reduces sebum production. I have worn this on its own on multiple occasions and believe me, this gives an illusion of really good skin . This also works so well under makeup as a primer/base

To keep my makeup last long and prevent sebum from making my face look greasy I have been reaching out for the this Elizavecca Skin liar primer a lot. This smooth out my base makeup, prevents creasing and keeps my makeup looks fresh and matte all day long

Speaking of sebum I must mention these great Jolse oil blotting sheets. These effectively remove all the sebum without smudging my makeup . Great for touch ups and a purse essential I must add

Missha All Over Perfume mist is another of my purse staples. I love the floral scent . This lasts for a decent amount of time and comes in various scents

Eye patches are a must if you are a late sleeper, Work for longer durations in front of computer/ laptop or just want to treat your under eyes in general. These Gaston Shooting Star Black eye patches not only are cute but very effective in minimizing dark circles and keeping the under eye area hydrated.

I don't like wearing thick serums/ampoules but this Onsaemeein anti redness ample has changed my perspective completely. This has a water like consistency and absorbs very quickly into the skin.  Very hydrating plus this tones down redness and calms skin

Though I prefer cushions over foundations I am really enjoying this VDL perfecting last foundation. This has a very thin formula which adheres to the skin perfectly. I wear this on days when weather is very hot and I want something to last through excessive sweating without melting off. Though the foundation is full coverage I sometimes use The Saem cover perfection tip concealer to hide my acne of sometimes wear it over sunscreen on its own for a minimal makeup look

Asian Mascaras are hard to remove but this TonyMoly Inked Lasting Mascara removes easily and is really good at curling and volumizing eyelashes. Plus the packaging is so cute

So that wraps up my Favourites post. Let me know about your favorite products and products you would recommend me to try. Also what are you go to products for a heatwave ? 

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[Review] ONSAEMEEIN Arnica Anti Redness Ample and ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Pad

If I be honest the name of this brand is pretty hard to pronounce ''ONSAEMEEIN'' derived from korean I presume is a relatively new brand to hit the global skincare market

Today I will be reviewing two of their products

ONSAEMEEIN Arnica Anti Redness

Features
Calms and moisturizes the red and stimulated skin smoothly by forming a protective film on the skin. Various natural ingredients reduce skin troubles and clear the skin tone with vitality.
Arnica strengthens the immunity with superb moisturizing and soothing effects.

Specially designed to soothe red skin this contains Arnica, Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root extracts all in Cypress water base. It also contains acai berry and highbush blueberry for brightening

The packaging is a regular frosted glass bottle with a dropper mechanism. The ampoule is two toned at first I was afraid that it might be an red oil layer floating on top but when I applied it to my hand my skin I was so relived that it was non oily and felt like water.

The directions state to shake the bottle before use. Once you shake the solution becomes homogenous and turns pink

The ampoule feels fresh and light on skin. Its perfect for hot humid weather. It soothes down redness and keeps the skin soft and hydrated

ONSAEMEEIN Arnica Anti Redness Ample is available on Jolse


ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Pad

Individually packed cleansing pads are really handy for some one who frequently travels .  ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Pads revolve around the same concept

Features

A fresh and mild cleansing pad that cleanses the skin moistly and without stimulation.
The double-sided pad eliminates makeups, moisturizes the skin, and adjusts the skin texture. The large and portable pads contain various natural ingredients that moisturize the skin.

The slim packet makes these super easy to carry. Just slip them in your purse, pocket or pouch and you are good to go

These are double sided pads so one side has a texture going on while the other side is smooth. This has a really mild scent. The pad is really big and can be used to remove makeup, dust and oil built up effectively.

This gently cleans the skin and makes the skin soft. Personally I like to take these with me on a night shift to freshen my skin in the morning.

ONSAEMEEIN Aqua Deep Cleansing Pad is available on Jolse

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[Review] MISSHA Soon Soo Gram Pure & Weightless Full Coverage BB Cushion

MISSHA makes great base products. This is one of their latest releases. According to a fellow korean blogger Freda from @yooniquelife Soon Soo means 'Pure' in Korean. Instead of using cushion soaked with BB cream this comes in a very unique and hygienic packaging. When you push the plastic plate down the product is pushed out through the holes. Overall I like the muted pink packaging its not bulky and does not take much space in the purse

Features
The lightweight BB cushion adheres evenly to the skin, covering skin faults perfectly. Various ingredients strengthen the skin barrier and soothe and moisturize the skin. The hands-free and sanitary cushion case helps cushion application without direct touches.

The BB cream has a thick consistency. This gives full coverage and can feel a little dry if the skin is not properly moisturized and prepped with a primer prior to application. Because of the thick formula the product is not dispensed evenly. I have been using this for two weeks but the bb cream comes out through selected areas.

I have this in the shade #21 which looks dark on the plate but when applied on my face is an accurate match for my skin color. Missha also has this cushion in #23 

Most korean cushion foundations give sheer to medium coverage . To see a bb cushion with high coverage is impressive. Many full coverage base products either emphasize texture, look cakey or are difficult to blend but this is very easy to use. The finish is semi matte with a hint of tackiness. If you have dry skin you wouldn't need a setting powder but since I have oily skin and my hair easily become greasy I like to dust a bit of powder to stop my hair clinging to my face

I think my favorite Moonshot Micro Correct Fit cushion finally has a competitor. This costs less and performs as good as the Moonshot cushion

MISSHA Soon Soo Gram Pure & Weightless Full Coverage BB Cushion is available on Jolse

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[Review] FLALIA Modern Dual Brush 9P Set

I generally avoid purchasing dual brushes because its very tricky to store them. You cant just place them in upright position on your vanity because of there are brushes on both ends

These FLALIA DUALIST brushes come in a handy brush pouch which can be folded to create the perfect makeshift vanity for you on the go

Features
A compact and portable brush pouch with 4 dual brushes and 1 single brush.
The brush pouch can stand on its own to help you use both hands freely.

The 9 brushes: Contour, Eyeliner, Medium Shadow, Base Shadow, Eyehole, Blending, Point Shadow, Mascara, and Eyebrow.

The makeup pouch is sturdy. I love the all black design. The addition of a big rectangular mirror makes this a must have item for travel.  I accidentally broke the thread stiched on one of the bands when taking out a brush ( I am so clumsy)  gunmetal really complements the black plastic ferrules of the brush. The bristles are dense, soft to touch and good quality.

I particularly picked this one over the FLALIA Adam Brush 7P Set because I usually apply my base makeup with a sponge and prefer brushes for point makeup.

The 9 brushes in this set give room to creativity. You can easy apply blush/contour to the cheeks. Apply lipstick precisely with a thin brush or comb your brows/seperate the eyelashes with the mascara brush.

I have been doing my makeup with these brushes every morning for over a week now and I am honestly addicted to the these fluffy brushes. They effectively pick pigment/eyeshadow from the pan and deposit it on the eyes. I haven't faced any irritation or scratchy feel with these brushes. The makeup pouch can be  maneuvered in a manner that you can easily use this as a display on your vanity

The pouch guards the brushes from being damaged . The strap/ band prevents brushes from rolling. Overall I like the quality and the innovative design of this brush set. Not only is this prefect for travelling but I think its also great for daily use

FLALIA Modern Dual Brush 9P Set is currently sold at Jolse.com

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[Review] nada BumpyX THE BUBBLE CLEANSER

After having a great experience with the Nada  sheetmasks. I bought the nada BumpyX THE BUBBLE CLEANSER from Jolse

Nada is probably one of the most underrated korean skincare brand that people need to try. The packaging is cute and the skincare line is very simple and fuss free

Features
AHA Fruits Complex, salicylic acid, and oat powder extract cleanses the skin clean.Prebiotics and panthenol ingredients mildly soothes and cleanses the troubled skin.The dense and fine bubbles like whipped cream smoothly deep cleanses the skin with moisture.

The packaging teminds me of Russian  Matryoshka dolls. Its so cute specially the outer box. I really appreciate all the love and creativity that was put into manufacturing the box.  The cleanser comes in  a simple bottle with a pump mechanism. Overall its sturdy and really good quality

The packaging says AHA Fruit complex I was a bit skeptic about the description because I tried a toner by Elizavecca which had AHA Fruit complex in it and it smelled like old rags. Thankfully this smelled really good and floral. I really enjoyed the scent

The forms decent sized bubble/foam. the experience overall is enjoyable . I have noticed that this removes sebum and dust from the face without overly drying my skin.  I seriously cant point out any negative points for this cleanser. It cute and inexpensive.

nada RoughX Blue Mask (already reviewed on my instagram)

Contains Akuak Seal, Prebiotics, Aloe Vera leaf extract and mud mushroom extract

The sheet is made of microfiber so it soaks up all the serum in the pack. The serum has a  semi gel like consistency with a slip to it. This has a medicinal/slightly herbal scent to it. This has the perfect fit. The eye, nose and mouth cut outs were perfect. Moreover it adhered like second skin. I wore this for 30 mins. The serum absorbed easily and didn't leave any tacky residue behind

My skin felt soft and I didnt get any breakouts the next day. I see myself purchasing more of these in future for sure

Nada BumpyX THE BUBBLE CLEANSER products can be purchased at Jolse.com

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