Hello Everyone,

2017 is been a great year so far and also happens to be the special one since I started my Lifestyle blogging in March. During this year I came across many new brands for makeup, skincare, and hair. I had my likes and dislikes. But below are my favorite 17 products that I LOVE LOVE LOVE and would definitely keep using them forever.

1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation

OMG! This is the best thing ever happened to the makeup world and to me. I use the shade no. 230. This is a soft matte, long wear foundation with buildable, medium to full coverage and comes in 40 shades. The oil-free formula is made with climate-adaptive technology that’s resistant to sweat and humidity, and won’t clog pores so that wherever you are, it’s going to work on your skin. (Available at Sephora for 170AED)

2. NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

This is my everyday foundation since I can vary from sheer to full coverage finish. I like the soft velvety finish. I use the shade Vanilla. Although its bit light on my skin so I mix it with my other foundation. I definitely need to buy one shade darker. There are 24 shades to choose from. (Available at Lifestyle Shops for 69AED)

3. Huda Beauty Nude Love collection

OMG OMG OMG! This nude collection of Huda Beauty’s mini liquid matte lipsticks are my fav at the moment. There are 4 stunning colors Crush, Wifey, Sugar Mama, and Girlfriend. Girlfriend is my go-to shade right now and I’m seriously #obsessed! (Available at Sephora for 150AED)

4. MaxFactor X Masterpiece Nude Palette Contouring Eyeshadow

I received this beautiful palette in 2nd VOXBOX from Influenster. The palette contains perfectly combined eyeshadows, from pale to deep neutral shades to contour the eyes in endless combination. It’s easy to apply and love the pigmentation. (Available at Lifestyle shops for 125AED)

5. Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette

I got the Pink Sands one because I liked the pink tones more than the gold ones. This palette is packed with 2 different textures: the Melted Strobe, a pearlescent creamy formula enriched with Karite Butter to create a flawless lit-from-within canvas for layering powders and 3 light catching pressed pearls staggered in complimentary tones to give a sculptural, 3D radiance. (Available at Sephora for 221AED)

6. Benefit Boi-ing Air Brush Concealer Shade

If you have dry skin under the eyes, this is the best concealer ever. This hydra-smoothing concealer with vitamin E and apple seed extracts keeps skin hydrated for up to six hours and instantly gives a refreshed look. It’s a soft-focus, lightweight concealer that covers uneven texture and dark undereye circles. I bought this from Sephora after one of the girls recommended it. I use this as my everyday concealer now. (Available at Sephora for 100AED)

7. The Balm Schwing black liquid eyeliner

This eyeliner has become my current favorite. Its super black, smudge-free and matte.  Built with a uniquely thin and tapered felt-tip applicator, Schwing gives the careful control over subtle strokes and bold lines. (Available at Debenhams for 110AED)

8.Misslyn Treat ME Sweet Powder Blush

Treat me sweet powder blush in no.08 Be my flamingo forever gives fresh, rosy cheeks highlighting the cheekbones, and helps define the facial features in seconds. The powder’s velvety texture allows for an easy application and gentle spreading. Thanks to my Blogger Souk event, I was introduced to this blush. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45AED)

 

 9. Misslyn Glow for it Strobing Powder

Got tired looking skin? Worry no more! With its ultra-glamorous champagne-tone, the gentle highlighting powder adds a sensational wow-shimmer to the complexion.  The fine pearl particles serve as little light-reflectors and add a super fresh, and soft glow to the complexion. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45 AED)

10. ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream

An energizing eye-opener that instantly wakes up tired eyes. This morning-after eye cream with coffee beans, Panax ginseng, magnolia extract, and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up tired eyes. It helps reduce dark circles and unsightly bags, refreshing to restore a radiant look. I first started using it when I received a small sample tube of the same. Ever since I apply twice a day and have seen a big change in my under eyes. (Available at Sephora for 142AED)

11. Batiste Dry Shampoo

Batiste Dry Shampoo is the quick and convenient way to get soft, clean and fresh smelling hair, without water. Thi dry shampoo offers an instant fix by revitalizing greasy, dull and lifeless hair. It adds texture and body to that easy style solution. Simply spray it on and comb it out. I first used it when I received it on my Glambox. Ever since I use it whenever I feel my hair looks oily. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 30 AED)

12. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water

 KAMA Ayurveda Pure Rosewater is made from the roses of Kannauj, a region in North India, rich in white soil conductive to roses growth. The steam-water distillation process used to create this wonderful rosewater ensures a high level of hygiene and unmatched purity. Rose water is a natural astringent. It balances and restores skin’s PH level and helps tighten pores. I bought this from the Mumbai International Airport and I apply directly on my clean washed face daily at night. This leaves my skin revived and hydrated without stickiness or residue. (Available at Nykaa for 250Rs – 50ml)

13. GlamGlow VOLCASMIC Matte Glow Moisturizer

The first-of-its-kind matte glow mega moisturizer that does it all: hydrates, primes, and controls shine. VOLCASMIC delivers rich moisture to the skin with its advanced lightweight pressed water balm formula, leaving skin deeply hydrated yet non-shiny, with a sexy velvet finish. I have recently started using it but I am already in love with how it makes my skin glowy. Usually, I apply it before the foundation. (Available at Sephora for 231AED)

14. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in sheer rosy tint comes with sunscreen SPF 15 moisturizes, protects, and smooths the lips with a blend of moisture-preserving sugar and nourishing oils, delivering long-lasting moisture. The lip treatment provides essential, year-round protection from damaging UV rays, and the tinted treatments also offer sheer coverage or buildable color. I use it twice a day in the morning and at night before sleeping. I kid you not my lips stay moist throughout. (Available at Sephora for 24$)

15. Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen

The Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen is a bleach-free pen that whitens teeth and protects tooth enamel. This pen has provided me with whitening and brightening almost instantly, and with continuous use, it gets better and better. It says you can use the product up to four times a day, but I usually only use it in the morning and at night. (Available at Tarte for 22$)

16. Nivea Body Deodorizer Fresh Rose & Care

This day-long odour control is gas free and has skin-friendly formula enriched with provitamin B. It gives 24-hour protection against body odour and the refreshing floral scent keeps you fresh all day long. I saw this on Nykaa website for the first time and decided to order. (Available at Nykaa for 250 Rs)

 17. Boots Beautiful Hair Moisture & Nourish Mask

Specially formulated with Organic Argan oil together with a blend of oils and conditioner, this Mask will leave hair feeling moisturized and silky soft whilst helping to improve the conditioner of dry and damaged hair. I have been using this for more than 6 months. I use it once a week and I could see a major difference in the texture of my hair. This has made my hair soft and easily manageable without using any hair straighteners. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 20 AED)

 So these are my current 17 faves of 2017! Hope you all enjoyed!

Happy New Year!! Cheer xoxo

Hello Everyone,

We all love our lipsticks and we know that the right lipstick can instantly transform our look and make us feel more confident. But keeping our lipstick clean to prevent the spread of germs, removing long-wearing lipstick from our lips, or getting lipstick stains out of our clothing can sometimes seem like a challenge. Our mouths carry bacteria and that’s why sometimes lipstick need to be cleaned and disinfected. Rather than throwing our “oh so favorite” shade, just a quick disinfecting can have it clean and ready to live vibrantly on our lips!

Below are few easy steps to disinfect your lipstick:

Step 1: Scrape Off Top Layer

Because the top layer can have residue such as air particles and lint, its best to scrape off that first thin layer. This can be done with a Q-tip, but I chose to slice it with a kitchen knife for a cleaner finish.


Step 2: Fill a cup with isopropyl alcohol.

To clean and sanitize your lipstick, you’ll need a bottle of isopropyl alcohol, which you can find at any supermarket. Pour enough into a cup so you’ll be able to easily submerge the lipstick into it.

  • Isopropyl alcohol comes in different percentages. For cleaning your lipstick, 70% is usually the best option. It’s strong enough to kill the bacteria and germs that might be present on the lipstick but won’t evaporate as quickly as higher concentrations.

Step 3: Dip your lipstick in the alcohol.

Take the tube of lipstick that you want to clean, and turn it all the way up the entire bullet is exposed. Submerge the lipstick in the cup of alcohol, and hold it there for 15 to 30 seconds.

Step 4: Wipe off the lipstick and let it air dry.

 After you’ve let the lipstick soak in the alcohol, remove it from the cup. Use a tissue to wipe off the top layer of lipstick from the bullet, and leave the lipstick uncovered so it can finish air drying the rest of the way.

Your lipstick is now disinfected and ready for use again! Hope you liked this DIY post!

xo

Hello everyone,

Today I am going to share with you this brand that I came across in BeautyWorld Exhibition that happened last month in Dubai. It’s called Misslyn. I am super excited to use this brand for the first time. Misslyn is the makeup brand from Germany and very few shops here in Dubai carries it. It’s a great quality brand with affordable prices. Below are few items that I bought.

✔️Shades of Rose – it’s a pink nude eyeshadow palette (very pigmented and soft)

✔️Made to stay – it’s a water resistant foundation in shade 110 with creamy texture and perfect coverage

✔️Maxim eyes – it’s a volume mascara

✔️BB concealer – it’s a full cover and hydro care concealer in shade 16

✔️Stay with me – it’s a matte fixing spray for fixing your makeup and matting your complexion

✔️Shaping Queen – it’s a dual blush and highlight stick in color 6 Pink cupcake glow 

This brand is very unique with their super cute retro vintage packaging! I love using these products for my daily look. Do check it out and hopefully, you will love it too. xx