You may have seen these pretty little lip balms in my Instagram photos. I love how pretty the casing is. But is what's inside really all that amazing? Read on to find out!
April 17, 2016
April 10, 2016
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Review and Swatches (Underage Red and Lolita)
If you love liquid lipsticks, you've probably already come across, read reviews of, and most likely purchased a shade or two (or fourteen!) of the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks. These liquid lipsticks are available at Sephora alongside a plethora of other liquid lipsticks. Are these any better than all the other liquid lipsticks, or are they just okay? Read on for my honest and comprehensive review.
Top: Kat Von D Underage Red
Bottom: Kat Von D Lolita
April 2, 2016
Melvita Moisturizing Lip Balm Review
The first time I applied this lip balm, all I could think was "What the f*** have I been using all my life?!"
This lip balm is KILLER. It's smooth and creamy, and glides on the lips in the dreamiest way possible. It's not sticky, glossy, or goopy. I apply a lot so it can look a little shiny on my lips, but it's not very glossy. I should mention I hate glossy balms and love creamy balms, so this formula works for me.
The main ingredient in this lip balm is argan oil. The argan oil helps moisturise my lips and feels light and lovely. However, this is too light for night-time use, so I only apply this during the day.
As for the scent, this has a very light, pleasant, heavenly smell. I can't really put my finger on what it smells like, but all I can say is it's a very pleasant smell. In fact, half the reason I reapply so much is because it smells divine!
The tube is pretty amazing. The lip balm stick comes in a lipstick-style tube which looks very classy. The lipstick shape is also great because it's so easy and hygienic to apply the balm. No messy fingers!
As for ingredients, this lip balm is all natural and does not contain chemicals or mineral oil/petrolatum.
I swear you will not understand how great this is unless you try it yourself. I am completely in love and this is my new holy grail daytime lip balm. I will repurchase every time I run out. Absolutely no complaints. I definitely recommend this lip balm, because it's honestly the best I've ever used!
I purchased mine for £8 from Naturisimo.
March 22, 2016
L'Oreal Collection Star Pure Reds Li Bingbing Review and Swatch
L'Oreal India has been collaborating with their brand ambassadors to create custom lipstick shades for quite some time now. The first product I got from their Star Pure Reds line was Li Bingbing's shade Pure Fire.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream and Lip Care Stick Review
If you know of the benefits of Vitamin E for skin but don't want to pierce a pill and slather oil all over your face, skincare products with Vitamin E are a great option.
I have been using the Vitamin E Lip Care stick for a month (purchased on 20th February and it's now 22nd March). I have to say it's one of the BEST lip balms I have ever used! It's waxy, non-sticky, and silky. It applies very smoothly and moisturizes my lips like nothing else. I apply this at night, then exfoliate in the morning, and get silky, soft, smooth lips. What I absolutely love about this balm is it's not glossy, so I can use this under matte lipsticks without losing the matte effect of the lipstick. There is no petrolatum in this, which is always a plus. It has a faint plastic smell which fades away after I apply it. One think that irks me, though, is the stick can feel pretty hard sometimes, so I have to drag it on my lips and swipe it on several times to get a thick layer. But other than that, this lip balm is phenomenal. I bought this for BDT 800/- from Cosmic Jovian, Jamuna Future Park.
The Vitamin E Moisture Cream is quite oily but doesn't make me sweat. Oily creams usually tend to make me feel warm, but this does not have that effect, which is why I like it. It moisturizes well without giving me that sticky feeling and helps get rid of dry patches. It feels silky on my skin. I don't know of any side effects since I only use this once every three to four days or so. I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for light moisturization. This cream actually belongs to my mom, but we don't mind sharing!
I really do like these two products from The Body Shop's Vitamin E range and will probably repurchase the lip balm again. I will also be on the lookout for new products from this range.
Have you tried these? Did you feel these are moisturizing, or were you disappointed? Let me know in the comments!
February 25, 2016
Burberry Lip Velvet Long Wear Lipstick in Military Red Review and Swatch
Even though liquid lipsticks are all the rage right now, every woman needs a traditional classic red lipstick in her makeup collection. Although I love my Ruby Woo to death, Burberry Military Red is a lipstick that comes off as uniquely beautiful to me.
Burberry's Lip Velvet line boasts a matte velvet finish, smooth feel, and long wear. But does it live up to its claims?
February 17, 2016
IONI Cosmetics Lipinphatuation Matte Lipstick Review and Swatches
IONI's Lipinphatuation matte lipsticks are, according to me, the most underrated lipsticks ever. They deserve so much love, yet I don't see many lipstick lovers raving about this product. I would actually go out of my way and say this is one of my favorite lipstick formulas. Read on to find out why I think this deserves a spot in every woman's makeup bag!
EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm Review
This is my first ever EOS Smooth Sphere!
This is the Summer Fruit version. It smells wonderfully tropical, like watermelon and coconut.
It smells so good, I've already reapplied three times just for the scent! I have dry lips so I'm supposed to apply lip balm often, but never get around to it. With this heavenly scent, I'm sure this'll be one I reapply often!
It's very light and not thick, goopy, or tacky. It's waxy so I'm guessing this would be great as a base for lipstick. I'll be using this as my daytime lip balm since I don't really see this as being a night-time treatment. Besides, I'd probably get cravings at night if I had this on!
EOS lip balms are all natural and 95% organic and contains no scary chemicals or petrolatum, which is always a plus!
Needless to say, the packaging is super cute. Application isn't too difficult either. I can see myself purchasing more of these in future!
I purchased mine from MAC Cosmetics BD in Plaza A.R. (Third Floor) for BDT 500/-.
October 26, 2014
Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquer Review And Swatches
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I was looking for a super shiny creme nail lacquer and luckily found these. I've used Alix Avien before and was impressed with the quality, so I decided this new range of Diamond Nail Lacquers was worth a try.
Here are the claims from the website:
Brush allows easy application and has excellent fast drying formula. Provides even coverage in one coat with opaque version of structure.So basically it claims to:
- Have a good brush for easy application
- Dry fast
- Provide even coverage
- Give full coverage in one coat
Did it live up to the claims? Read on to find out!
Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquer Shade 19
This is a hot red with neutral undertones. I wanted a cheaper alternative to OPI Coca Cola Red because I don't see myself wearing this shade of red too often. I applied two coats and no top coat. It did dry fast and was super shiny but did not give full coverage/opacity in two coats. If you want full coverage you will need 3-4 coats and then a quick drying top coat.
Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquer Shade 11
This one was my favorite of the bunch. I'm into pinks with neutral undertones lately and this is just perfect. Applied like a dream. I got full coverage in two coats and the polish dried quickly as well. It was super shiny even without a top coat. It was pretty opaque in one coat but I applied two just so it looks evenly applied.
Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquer Shade 18
This is the one I had most expectations from and ended up disliking the most. I love pale, peachy shades and this color seemed promising. However, when I applied it, the first layer was pretty sheer and uneven, and after I put on two more coats to get full opacity, my nails became a gloppy mess. If you really like the color, you'll need to apply three coats of it and then use a quick drying top coat. This was also the least shiny.
Claims Revisited
- Have a good brush for easy application? YES.
- Dry fast? YES for the pink and red, NO for the peach (takes too many layers).
- Provide even coverage? YES for the pink and red, NO for the peach.
- Give full coverage in one coat? YES for the pink, NO for the red and peach.
Recommendation
Overall I would recommend getting the pink from this range, because it truly performed like a nail lacquer should. The red is good too but will take some work. The peach is not worth getting in my opinion. The Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquers are available at Almas Super Shop for 250 BDT each. I'll be adding one or two more shades of this to my collection!
October 18, 2014
PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - Butter London Primrose Hill Picnic Nail Lacquer Review
Butter London makes all sorts of beautiful shades from nudes to neons to deep, dark, gorgeous colors. This shade is Primrose Hill Picnic, a beautiful pink with hints of red. The other two pictures below represent the color better.
This is a modern symbol of breast cancer awareness. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I did this pink mani to remind myself and remember to remind other women to get checked for breast cancer. Every time I notice the shade on my nails, I will hopefully remember to encourage my friends to get a check-up or at least do a self-exam.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure you and the women in your family get checked for breast cancer, so if you're at risk, you can catch early symptoms and take steps and precautions early.
In this link you will find how to conduct a self exam to determine if you might be affected:
Now on to the review. I absolutely love the formula; it is literally like butter! Applying it is a breeze. I did one thin coat first, then two thicker coats, and finished off with Seche Vite quick dry top coat.
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Don't get intimidated by the square cap. You have to pull it off to reveal a small, round handle for the brush. Doing my right hand was surprisingly easy since the formula is so workable. Also, since it's 3-free, it didn't have that disgusting nail varnish smell, so it was a little less painful to work with. 3-free polishes are free of Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene, and Formaldehyde, the three most toxic chemicals present in most nail polishes.
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The final result is great and I will definitely recommend this. This is $15 in the US and 12 Pounds in the UK. I'll definitely be buying some more shades when I'm craving certain colors in a good formula!
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