Dior Lip Glow 004 Coral Review

I am an avid lip balm junkie and enthusiast. To treat myself, I really wanted to try a high-end lip balm, and got sucked into getting the Dior Lip Glow because of the super chic packaging. The tube is what caught my eye. I then found out this changes colour once on the lips. EEK! My mind immediately went to those weird colour changing "mood" lip balms which turned into an absurd, ghastly shade of fuchsia when applied. I still wanted to see what the hype was all about, so I got myself the Coral shade, because my lips are naturally very pale, and I have forever dreamt of having luscious coral pink lips.

OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick Review And Swatches (Mocha, Manhattan, Santa Ana)

Prior to purchasing the OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks, all I had seen were rave reviews. Every YouTuber was raving about them, some were collaborating with them, and it all sounded too good to be true. I wouldn't have purchased these because they would be around $26 here and they didn't sound amazing to me, but my favourite beauty store Banglashoppers became wholesalers of these liquid lipsticks and I could purchase them for BDT 1450/- (which is pretty close to the retail price of $20), so I picked three up.

Top To Bottom: Manhattan, Santa Ana, Mocha.

My HONEST Review of the Kylie Lip Kits (With Proof)

Ah yes, the coveted Kylie lip kits. People go crazy for them, want them for their birthday, and go as far as stealing them from mailboxes. You'd think they are the best liquid lipsticks ever. You've read the title and you probably already know I'm not about to tell you this stuff is made of glitter, candy canes, and all things pretty.

Prior to actually purchasing them, I had read and watched honest reviews, but the reviewers downplayed the main issue with these lip kits, so much so I thought it wouldn't bother me much. What you're about to see may be a little nasty or gross, so if you're very sensitive, you may want to avoid seeing the pictures.

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Review and Swatches (15 Rose Candy and 16 Cherise Desir)

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!

Alix Avien Diamond Nail Lacquer Review And Swatches

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!

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:

http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam/bse_steps

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.

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.

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!

Mani with Pink Stripes and Crystal Glitter

This manicure style has been floating around on Instagram lately, and I wanted to recreate it it in my own way. I used two coats of Jordana Crystal Glitter first, then painted on a bubblegum pink stripe using China Glaze Dance Baby and a hot pink stripe using Butter London Primrose Hill Picnic. I then topped off the manicure with KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat. Loving my sparkly pink nails!

Colorful Dotticure

Dotticure using OPI Brazil Collections polishes (Toucan Do It If You Try, I Just Can't Copacabana, and Kiss Me I'm Brazilian) and a Flormar aqua blue polish. The white base is from Flormar too.

Sparkly Pink Manicure Using Nails Inc

Sparkly pink nails created with Nails Inc Notting Hill Gate, Nails Inc Cheyne Court, and KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat.

OPI Pink Flamenco

This is a beautiful, creamy fuchsia pink. I only had to apply two coats to get full coverage. The formula was thick and creamy. The pro wide brush makes it easy to apply the lacquer effortlessly. Not super shiny on it's own, but looks great with a top coat on.