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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

**BH COSMETICS CONTOUR AND BLUSH KIT REVIEW**

Hey girls, hope everyone had an amazing month and happy holidays to all.
I recently purchased some goodies from BH Cosmetics! I really like Bh Cosmetics since their powders and eye shadows are highly pigmented and they are at a great price! Usually if you purchase makeup that is about $10-$20 dollars a kit you might think it is cheap, but after trying it out and giving it a shot, you can fall in love with how it looks on you. I believe its all about quality over quantity and the techniques of how you apply your makeup. If you can use any makeup and create a flawless finish to it, then its all about the skills you have. I believe in the technique of the artist. :)

This is my first contour kit from Bh Cosmetics, I also own their highlight kit as well. I really like the pigmentation of the powders. They are soft, and a little goes a long way. It can look cakey if you apply too much since its a pressed powder. They are matte and I am going to say, there are a bit chalky. The powder had a lot of fall out when I swirled my brush in it, so I had to give it a tap. I loved the blush shades, they are not too bright which I like. There is a white shade in that palette which is meant to set concealer and highlight areas. In flash photography you should be careful for applying too much of a white powder. Make sure to apply the yellow golden shade or the peach shade under the eye area if you are going to be in any photographs. I like all the colors, the white one is very bright and can make you look like a ghost if you apply too much. So be light handed when you are using this kit.   There are two blushes in the kit, as you can see the picture they are on the bottom. I really like the colors of the blushes, they are totally my colors. I like the muted rose and the deep tan blush too.
Just make sure not to go too close to your eyes, since it can irritate your eyes and cause itchiness.

If you are into a contour and blush kits, then this one is a must! Its perfect to also practice makeup and use it for special events. Compared to the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, this one's packaging is better, and the texture is also softer.
I do like ABH though too since the powders are easy to blend and has no fall out like this one, but like I said, for an affordable contour kit, this is perfect!

I purchased this as BHcosmetics.com
Price: $12

Application: 8/10
Product: 9/10
Texture: 8/10
Pigmentation: 10/10

Thank you for reading. Stay tuned for more! :)




Thursday, December 10, 2015

**M.A.C Cosmetics Limited Edition Extra Dimension Skinfinish "Oh Darling" Review**

MAC's new limited edition highlighter is a very beautiful metallic gold color that has a yellow golden undertone. It has a gorgeous MAC insignia imprint, and the design looks pretty cool in my opinion.
When you dip your brush on the highligher and swirl it, you can see some reflective glitter. 

  • It has a metallic gold sheen to it with a great color payoff. It does not emphasize your pores, because the texture is soft and blendable. 
  • It is not powdery on the skin either. Which I really like. 
  • This highligher is pretty dramatic, it is not a subtle highlight. It looks gorgeous on yellow undertone people expecially who are more on the tan side, since it is a golden yellow shade. 
  • The dupe for this highlighter is ABH So Hollywood, since it is pretty much exactly the same color, but on the cooler side. This one is more warm and golden. If you love a metallic glow and want to your highlight to pop like no other, then this was a great choice. Unfortunarly it was limited edition but like I mentioned, Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood is similar.
  • Another one I thought was kind of similar was Laura Geller Guilded Honey, it is light though, but it has a soft metallic golden glow. I honestly think MAC did a great job on creating such a beautiful highligher for people who love that golden glow! It lasted about 8 hours on my skin. 
  • The packaging was not that great for a $35.00 product since it felt like a cheap plastic but it wasn't that  bad either. 
  • I believe the price was too much for just a highligher but since this color is hard to find, and the metallic sheen is so pigmented, and its also limited edition, its worth it.
  • By the way, it is very pigmented!!! So, a little bit goes a long way.


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Goldnineink Henna Tattoo Sheets Inspired by DressYourFace Review

Hey guys, I recently purchased the henna tattoos by Goldnineink.com that are inspired by DressYourFace (popular Indian makeup artist on Instagram). I wanted to share my thought on these henna tattoos.


On the right I applied some of the designs that were included in the sheets. The designs are very indian bridal inspired and they are very gorgeous. They are not sticky nor are they cheap looking like other temporary tattoos. These last you about 2 days. You can dip your hands in water but you shouldn't scrub or wash them harshly since that will remove the tattoo. The tattoos come in white, gold and black. I chose the gold and black ones.

These are very pretty looking and look amazing in photographs, but there was a downfall. I thought they would last me a good week but that was a dissapointment, it only lasted 2 days. and when I wore bangles they tattoos rubbed off. I do like these but snce these do not last a week, and only 2 days I do not think I will repurchase them any time soon.

PROS: Beautiful looking, people will ask you where they are from, they look amazing in photos, and you will be noticed. Have many tattoos included in the sheet.
CONS: Do not last long and rub off quick.


I hope my review helped you!
Stay tuned for more!

XOXO,
Naz

NARS all day luminous weightless foundation review & November 2015 HAUL!

Hey guys! I am back! Life has been super busy! But I love blogging and I can never stop doing that lol! I have purchased many products during the last few months and also recently so I wanted to include everything I purchased in this blog.

So product number one is NARS all day lumionous weightless foundation (long, I know) and I am so glad I purchased this. My shade is Barcelona, even though I thought it was Stromboli and loved it on my skin! I am actually both of those shade mixed together, but since I did not want to buy two, I went for Barcelona, and it is a golden medium shade with yellow undertone. Stromboli is also a medium shade with a yellow undertone but it is a lighter medium.
 Anyways! I really love this foundation because it gives you a very beautiful flawless matte-dewy finish. It is not completely matte it has some dewiness to it. One thing I really like about this foundation is that it is not too dewy, I am not a huge fan of dewy foundations. But this one is just perfect.
It will look beautiful and natural on your skin but at the same time it will look like you are wearing makeup since it is an "all day luminous" foundation. It has a velvet texture that will just create a beautiful dewy matte finish on your face. It is medium to full coverage, and a little goes a lont way!
I like the fact that it is long wearing and the formula of the product is very light but it will STAY on your skin!
Honestly I did not find any dupe yet for this foundation, but if you do not want to buy this foundation, you can go for the Loreal True Match foundation, which has some similarities but it wont be the same finish since that one is not too long lasting on the skin.
Formula: 10/10
Texture:10/10
Finish: 10/10


I purchased this at Sephora.
Price: $48.00


The second product is the Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation by Maybelline. This foundation claims that it has an airbrush finish, which I believe it does. I am in the shade Sandy beige 60, this shade looks light (in the bottle) but once you blend the foundation in with a beauty blender or stippling brush, it is the perfect match.
This foundation made my skin look like I got my makeup done by a pro makeup artist. It has a very a matte glowy finish to it that meduim to full coverage. Once you apply the foundation, it feels heavy on your skin but after you blend it all out, it will give your skin an airbrushed look! It will conceal your hyperpigmentation, scars and acne marks too (if you have any). This foundation will look beautful on anyone. I have normal skin, sometimes dry in the winter, so I prep my face before applying foundation. You can use a moisturizer or a primer and then apply the foundation, it will seriously make your skin look flawless. Another great thing about this foundation is that it comes with a pump and that is something that I really liked. I also love the texture of this foundation, it is silky. If you want a matte glowy look with a gorgeous airbrush effect, then definatly go purchase this foundation!
You can also find it at any drugstore.
Price: $7.99-$8.99 depending on which store you go.
Formula: 9/10
Texture: 10/10
Finish: 9/10


I purchased a few of the colourpop cosmetic ultra matte lipsticks in the shade Lychee (pink purple), Avenue (maroon red) and Creeper (red). I love those three shades since they are perfect for weddings and other events. The colourpop liquid lipsticks are very very pigmented so a little goes a long way, BUT if you put a little then it dries up quick! So you have to work fast with them. I recommend applying lip liner before so you know where to stop, since liquid lipsticks bleed easy. Made sure to press your lips gently not roughly since these can become so dry and crack. They are $6. I usually apply a little bit of lip balm before applying the liqiud lipstick since it can get too dry. I really do like these since they are affordable and they are very pigmented. But the only con is that they are too dry on the lips.
Pigmentation: 10/10
Texture: 8/10
Finish: 8/10


Oh Darling! Yes I purchased the Oh Darling limited edition highlighter from MAC cosmetics. It was sold out online, so the next day I called MAC and asked if they still had it, the representative said they had like 5 left so I told her to hold it and that I am coming, and I purchased it! I honestly do not like too much highlight, I am a matte person, but I don't think anyone can say "no" once they see how gorgeous this highlighter is! Just looking at it makes me smile LOL. (Seriously). First lets talk abouot the color of this highlighter. Its gold. Nothing else added, no other extra dimentional color or glitter. Just all gold and golden specs of fine glitter. And I am all about that golden glow life. I love gold. I am obsessed with golden eye shadow, golden liners, golden glitter, and gold powders. I just love gold, and I believe, that gold is a color that slays any other color. 
Anyways, lets get back to the highlighter, it basically is very pigmented and the finish is not powdery, it is a silky texture. It is a MAC cosmetics's extra dimension skinfinish.The Extra Dimension Skinfinishes are for those who like their highlights reflective and metallic rather than subtle and barely-there. I am going to write a seperate post on this highligher including swatches, dupes and similar highlighers. 
Available at MAC cosmetics, it was limited edition, so it is currently out of stock.
Price: $35.00

My all time favorite lashes are now from HOUSE OF LASHES.i purchased the new Smokey muse lashes and they are honestly so natural looking yet they have this smokey effect that will make your eyes look dreamy.
They are fluffy and wispy! The best part is that they resemble mink lashes.
They are 100% natural human hair lashes. House of Lashes sterilizes each lash and makes sure that there is nothing wrong with them. The brand has a reputation online, and thousands of customers love their lashes. I decided to purchase mine, and I am in love! They last you about 5 wears. If you are looking for a smokey lash that is natural looking, made from 100% sterilized human hair, then get the Smokey Muse lashes.
Www.houseoflashes.com Price: $9.00








The reviews were based on my personal experience and opinions. I really loved all these products on me, and if you are interested in purchasing these products I hope my reviews helped you! Thank you for reading. Stay tuned for more! :)

XOXO,
Naz