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Beautiful Clinique Cheek Pop Palette Review

January 28, 2021

Some palettes are so beautiful to look at! I am almost afraid to touch them. Scared that I might ruin them. So for days I just open them, look at them, close the lid and put the palette back again. Eventually I gather courage to swatch them and start using them and enjoying them. Even after years, this still happens whenever I lay my hands on a beautiful palette. This Beautiful Clinique Cheek Pop Palette is one such palette.

According to Sephora this is a honey themed palette that helps you to achieve a just-pinched flush look. “This palette provides …

How To Get A Flush Of Color With NARS Liquid Blushes

January 25, 2021

NARS has some really beautiful blushes. I have some blushes from NARS and I have reviewed some on the blog. Find my review for NARS Madly blush here and NARS Maui here. Get a Natural flush of color with these NARS liquid blushes.

Sephora website says it is “A high-pigmented, liquid blush that brings a flush of natural-looking color to all skintones. Silky and weightless, Liquid Blush is infused with monoi and tamanu oils to blend effortlessly for a natural-looking, second-skin finish. A soft veil of color kisses skin to create a healthy glow all year long.”

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5 Beauty Skincare Questions Answered

January 25, 2021

Today’s post is a little different from my other posts. It is a question- answer type of session. I have answered 5 beauty skincare questions about me. You can copy paste these questions and answer them in the comments section.

Questions and Answers

1) How many times do you wash your face daily?
Just once, at night. I take off my makeup, if I have any and then cleanse my face. After cleansing my face, I follow my night skin care routine.

2) What skin type do you have (dry, oily or combination)?
I have an oily T-zone. Over the …

Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops

Get Glowing With Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops

January 21, 2021

I am always looking for a good highlighter. Like everyone, I want that subtle glow that mimics healthy skin. Some impart more shine than I would like, some I have tried and loved. But still I search for the next best thing. That's is how Glow Recipe's Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops caught my attention.

Sephora says it is “A breakthrough, multiuse highlighting serum that hydrates and visibly reduces the look of hyperpigmentation for a dewy, reflective glow—without mica, glitter, or gray cast.”

Packaging

The product packaging is very cute. For instance, the glass bottle is iridescent, glowing and light pink …

Amazing YSL Rouge Pur Couture Slim Sheer Matte Lipstick Review

January 18, 2021

Interesting Fact: The first oranges were not orange, they were actually green. Thankfully with these lipsticks you get what you see. Red is red, pink is pink! Today I will review five out of the twelve YSL Rouge Pur Couture Slim Sheer Matte Lipstick shades for you.

Sephora's website says “It's a sheer, lightweight matte lipstick that delivers buildable, vivid color for a perfect just-blotted lip look.”

Packaging

I absolutely love the packaging of these lipsticks. The lipstick is packaged in a black and a silver bullet, and looks so chic and …

A Quick Under 10 Minutes Makeup Look

January 14, 2021

Quick makeup looks are the best. And this under 10 minutes makeup look is so easy and perfect for busy mornings or evenings. I did this look recently when we went out to see Christmas Lights. I think it looks fab.

Steps to achieve this look

I always moisturize my face before applying my makeup. An elaborate look or a quick makeup look, moisturizer is a must. In this look I skipped many steps, but did not skin applying moisturizer to my face.

After moisturizing my face I applied concealer to spots that I needed help with. This mostly includes

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Your Most Commonly Asked Eye Beauty Questions Answered

January 11, 2021

When I was getting into makeup, years ago, I asked myself these questions. Over the years, after numerous trials and errors, I realized what works best for me and what does not. Many articles on the net confirmed my hunch that these are some of the most commonly asked eye beauty questions.

1) Do you need eye cream?

Is eye cream really necessary? You get a 50/50 response from dermatologists about the need to wear eye cream. Eye area needs extra care. The skin around your eyes is more sensitive and delicate from other areas on your face. It has …

NARS Maui Multiple Review

January 8, 2021

Did you know that there are pros and cons to multitasking. I am guilty of multitasking throughout the day. To some extent everyone is. I was not aware that multitasking had some major cons. Whenever I hear that a product is a multitasking product, I rarely believe the brand’s claims. So today let’s see if NARS The Multiple Maui lives up to its name.

What Sephora has to say about The NARS Multiple

It is “A multipurpose stick for accentuating the eyes, cheeks, lips, and body. The Multiple is designed to create a perfect, glowing complexion on any skin tone. …

Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer

January 6, 2021

A primer is a product applied to create a smooth base to hold onto make-up products that come afterward. I apply primer after my sunscreen. Actually I have combination acne prone skin and my primer helps my make-up stay on longer. So many options to select from moisturizing primer, blurring primer, color correcting or the traditional silicone-based primer.

Sephora says Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer is “A velvety priming balm of pressed silk that smooths and makes makeup last longer while keeping it out of skin, helping to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. This multitasking skin-protecting, makeup-perfecting primer is …

What kind of coverage do you prefer from your foundation?

What is Your Preference Of Foundation Coverage?

January 6, 2021

Everyone wants different levels of coverage from their foundation. According to the condition of your skin, you may sometimes want full coverage or simply want something with sheer coverage. And gladly we have many options to choose from. So what is your preference of foundation coverage? Light, Sheer, Medium or full coverage?

My Preference

My preference would be sheer to light on a day to day basis. Occasionally I do opt for a medium coverage foundation. What kind of foundation you pick depends on what finish you desire and what skin conditions you want to cover.

Sheer/Light foundation will let …