BECUTE GEL LINER IN BLACK 01

I got this product a week back.And i have used it a few times , i must say that i am impressed:) With the amount of money i paid for it , it definitely goes above and beyond my expectations.But like any product it has its pros and cons.

Pros: (what i like about it)

• Its in a glass jar , with a metal lid.Its so small and compact,totally cute:)

• Color is very pigmented.

• Matte finish.

• Lasts for a very long time(almost 5-6 hours)

• Creamy consistency.

• Glides on really well.

• Very affordable(I paid 150 Pkr)

• Easily available (i am assuming that fact as "Becute" is available all over Pakistan)

• No smell.

• Waterproof.

Cons:(How i wish there weren't any)

• My sister and i have hooded eyes.(i-e) when we look straight on, our upper lid actually touches the skin  under the brow bone.The first time my sister wore this to a wedding , it "slightly" transferred under the brow bone.

SOLUTION: After applying the eyeliner, wait for a min (to allow to dry completely), than carefully pat with a tissue.Thats all it takes.No more transfer issues:)

•  My second and BIGGEST issue with it was that it wont come off at the end of the day.I don't personally use an eye make up remover as i very rarely wear eyeliner or mascara(usually my cleanser /lotion does the trick).I was so bummed.(Here i thought i had the perfect gel liner & it wont come off!).

SOLUTION:I am sure that it will clear off with any eye makeup remover worth its salt(no doubt) but after trying a bunch of stuff (my eye looks like i am having an attack of severe conjunctivitis) i came to the conclusion that oil will remove it without any hassle(no rubbing or pulling necessary).Use any king of oil(which is safe  to use on eye lids).i used my coconut hair oil.Dab some over the gel liner,give it a min.Put some oil on a cotton bud and carefully wipe clean.

Do i like this product? YES (totally)
Repurchase? Yes
Do i recommend it? I do.Because it works for me.I have stated the pros & cons honestly above:)If you think you can live with the cons than go for it.
Till next time.......

Pakistani Weddings (Bangles)

This is the Part 2 of my continuing post about the glam and sparkle of a Pakistani wedding.And today is going to be all about bangles.The ones made of glass:) There are a lot of accessories available in the market to adorn your wrists these days but in my mind nothing comes close to the whimsy and elegance of glass bangles.
Weddings ,Eid and the rainy season are incomplete without the rainbow colors of these bangles.They are pretty much available all over Pakistan.Will go with any outfit you can think of and they are really really affordable:)
Prices: depend on how ornate a set you want made.The most that i have paid is 600-700 Rs. (which is ok , as i wont pay more than that for something so easily breakable anyway)
To avail all the newest and prettiest designs buy from the older shopping areas in Karachi (like tariq road, gulf , saddar).Buying from a shopping mall is counter productive where bangles are concerned as you'll not only pay more but also wont get the right kind of stuff.

Hope you liked this post. Do you like glass bangles? If yes, where do you buy yours? Please feel free to share in the comments below :)
Till next time.........

Small "Saeed Ghani" Haul

Yesterday i went to the Saeed Ghani outlet in Dolmen Mall.I was running out of some stuff and my mom needed mehandi (henna) powder for my brothers wedding :) This is what i got,

PRICES:
Khas Sandal Ubtan 100g   Rs. 70 /- 
Cucumber face wash       Rs. 100/-
Rose Face Freshener Spray Rs. 60 /- 
Sandal Powder    Rs. 75 /- 
Sandal Soap 75g  Rs. 115 /-
My mom bought two 100g Henna boxes (for hands) as well.

Khas Dulhan Mehndi 100g Rs. 50 /-
They have a very good collection of hair oils at Saeed Ghani (olive,coconut,mustard,almond etc).Normal sized bottle costs about Rs 175 /- .The person behind the counter was gracious enough to give me a sample of their latest hair oils to try.Its called "Tarchup oil".(Dont ask me to pronounce it).

It has 80% of sesame oil(til) and 20% cocos nucifera oil(coconut).
It is supposed to make your hair darker , stronger and dandruff free.
Al of the above items are easily available at Saeed Ghani outlets in Karachi.If you live in a place which does not have a Saeed Ghani outlet, You can also order online from their website @        http://saeedghani.pk/mainpage.html
Till next time...........

Brushes by Sedona Lace

Brushes are a part of every girls beauty arsenal.A good quality set of brushes makes all the difference in the world.Today i am going to talk to you about   Sedona Lace"Makeup brushes" (1) ,  in particular their "12 piece brush set". It is a set of 12 brushes along with the brush roll.It is available in different colors but i am totally in love with the pink one. Link -- Cosmetic brushes (2)

I am specially interested in the  duo fiber brush 813 & Tapered blending brush.It comes with four face brushes and eight eye brushes.Bristles made of natural or synthetic hair.I am totally in love with these brushes and they are on top of my wish list this year :)
Price : 49.95$ (on sale)
If you want to have a closer look , just follow this link :(3)  Makeup brush
Till next time.....

SKIN79 SKETCHED BEAUTIFUL EYES EYELINER:

I saw this liner a few weeks back and thought ....why not?:)Its by Skin79 (like the bb cream) I wish i could find there bb cream so easily somewhere !!
Okay... Now that i have got that out of my system ;) Lets talk about this liner.I would love to share with you some info from the box but as everything is in Korean(i an guessing), you'll just have to make do with pictures

:)
My thoughts:

• Love the packaging:)

• Good , intense black color.

• Not a matte finish,which is a problem for me(but easily remedied with some black eye shadow)

• Water proof(this is a guess on my part as i cant read the labels on the box,but i swatched it and held my hand under water,it stayed in its place)

• Watery consistency but dries quickly.

• Easy to handle.

• I hate the wand!Its hard and stiff.I couldn't draw a straight line with it even if my life depended on it(literally)

• My advise , use your own eyeliner brush.

• It has 6 ml of product.Which considering that i paid Rs 245 for it , is not bad.

• Stays on without primer for 4-5 hours.

• Washes away easily with simple soap and water.

• All in all,it was more of an impulse buy and i am not disappointed with it.

The above two pics are "with flash" which ironically has washed out the pictures ;)
Do i recommend it? Well yes.At least try it once.What have you got to lose? ;)
Repurchase? May be.
Till next time....

Etude Real Loose Powder

I usually prefer using a loose powder rather than a powder compact over foundation , as i find it easier to blend.I bought this loose powder a while back.And to be very honest, my reason for buying it was that  i just fell in love with the packaging :)

Product Specifics:
ETUDE real loose powder
Shade : clear ivory
Quantity: 18g/0.61oz
Made in Korea
Available in Pakistan.
Cost: Rs 250 (around 2-3$)

My thoughts:
I just use it around my T-zone to keep it matte and oil free , using a fluffy face brush or a kabuki brush.
Its matte,no shine at all.Which is a plus in my book as i am not a big fan of overly shiny or shimmering face.Powder has some color to it.I got it in shade "clear ivory" but it suits my complexion and blends clear.It smells "divine" :) i cant really describe the scent.Its not floral but it reminds me of how my moms cosmetics used to smell when i played with them as a little girl (may be that s why i like the scent so much).

There is alot of product in the jar so it will last me a long time(no complains).Not expansive at all. Easily available almost all over Karachi.Good oil control.Lasts for 2-3 hrz in this heat( i would like to mention here that my T-zone gets very oily,so if you have dry /normal skin this will work for a longer period of time)

Do i recommend it:  Yes.It is a good affordable product.
Will i buy it again: As soon as i run out of this one(which is not going to be anytime soon)
Hope this helped:) Feel free to comment.
Till next time...........