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How To Rock MAC Heroine Lipstick

March 16, 2021

I stayed away from bold lipsticks for the longest time. They looked amazing on other women. But on me, I was not sure. Gradually I got into bolder colors. I would wear them around the house to build up my confidence. Then I started wearing it outside and got compliments and my confidence grew. These days I wear whatever color I want to without worrying too much. But, but, but I am still a nude lipstick girl at heart. Though I love bold lips too. Let's see how I rock MAC Heroine Lipstick.

MAC Heroine is a Purple lipstick lovers …

Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Edit Sculpture Unlocked Palette Review

March 9, 2021

Some palettes, just take your breath away! After I received the Hourglass Mini Ambient Edit Sculpture Unlocked Palette, I would open it, admire it and keep it back again. Then after a while I had the courage to start using it. Does it happen to you too? Or do you start using new, beautiful palettes, makeup etc. as soon as you get them.

Sephora says it is “A cult-favorite returns in a curated quad, with four shades to layer and blend for multidimensional radiance. The bestselling palette features an edited selection of Ambient Finishing Powder, Blush, Bronzer, and Metallic Strobe …

Do You Need A Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge?

March 9, 2021

Years back I remember seeing these cute pink sponges in Sephora aisles. So squishy, almost like a stress ball, like a toy perhaps. I later learned that it was the beauty blender makeup sponge. A new rage, all makeup gurus recommended. Somehow I did not purchase it for years, after all my finger and brushes do the job just fine.

Then I got curious and decided to purchase one. This was about two years back. And now I can share some thoughts on the beauty blender makeup sponge.

What Sephora Says

It is “A top-selling makeup sponge, the super-soft, …

Viseart Petite Pro 4 Apricotine Eyeshadow Palette Review

March 2, 2021

Viseart Petite Pro 4 Apricotine Eyeshadow Palette reminds me of summer. It is still winter here and I am dreaming of spring and summer. Isn't it amusing how we associate certain colors with certain seasons. So I decided to take it out of my stash and decided to have some fun with it.

Viseart is a brand that is well-known by professional makeup artists. Viseart products have a lot a great reviews on websites. Although this is not the first Viseart product I tried, it is the first one I am reviewing on the blog.

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Yay! Some Empties For You

March 2, 2021

When I finish a product, I am thrilled! Mostly it is a skin care, body care kind of product. Occasionally I finish a makeup product and that is exhilarating. Today I have some empties for you. Some of these I have already repurchased.

Skin Care

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair is a serum that reduces multiple signs of aging. I pictured a travel sized bottle for this post. I like this product. When I finish the travel sized bottles I have collected I will probably buy a full sized bottle of this product.

Belief The True Cream Aqua Bomb is …

Loving These Swoon-worthy Brown Eyeliners Now

February 26, 2021

I truly believe that one can never have too many brown eyeliners. Black is good for some looks, but for everyday I prefer good old brown eyeliner. I am loving these Swoon-worthy brown eyeliners these days.

Some of these I have loved and repurchased. Some are new me.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil

Four out of the six brown eyeshadows in this post are from Urban Decay. I like Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencils. They stay put on my upper lash line and also on my lash line. They are creamy and do not tug or pull while …

What Beauty, Skincare Products are your Re-buys?

February 23, 2021

In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig. They are naturally very social animals so the rule is to have them in pairs. That's a fantastic rule and makes me thankful that we have two guinea pigs. During the pandemic our pets helped calm us , they are such good listeners and such adorable lap animals. The kids love to read to them and just spend time with them. They love this certain brand of pet food and will not eat pellets from another brand. So we buy them the pellets they love. Just like us humans …

Kaja Chocolate Dahlia and Satin Sheets Review

February 19, 2021

I have tried a few thing from Kaja before and I liked what I tried. So I decided to get some more. After all how can I resist brown eyeshadow. And with a name like Chocolate Dahlia, I was a goner. I also got a cushy vibe lip stain in Satin Sheets. Here is my review of Kaja Beauty Chocolate Dahlia Eyeshadow Trio and Satin Sheets Lip Stain.

Sephora says Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio is “A stacked, creamy, powder eyeshadow in curated trios of shimmers or combinations of matte and shimmer shades.” This product is an Allure Best …

Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer Review

February 16, 2021

Today I found out that jiffy is a proper unit of time. It is actually 1/100 th of a second. I'll get to the Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer review in a jiffy. See what I did there? Isn't it amazing how you may be using a word all your life and suddenly learn something new about it.

Sephora says that the Benefit Hoola Bronzer is “An award-winning Hoola Matte Bronzing powder—now available in four shades for a sunkissed glow all year round.”

Packaging

The product is packaged in a cardboard container. It comes with a mirror and also a small …

Rouge Dior Ultra Care Liquid Lipstick Review

February 12, 2021

In the late 1940s an organic chemist Hazel Bishop, created the first long lasting lipstick. Moisturizing, Matte, Velvet, Satin, Long lasting the choice is endless. Where do the Rouge Dior Ultra Care Lipsticks fall? Are they matte, long lasting? Let’s find out.

I have two shades for you today, 569 Fantasy and 750 Blossom.

What Sephora Has To Say

It is “A liquid lipstick infused with flower oil for an ultra-weightless, ultra-care, and up to 12-hour wear with moisturizing comfort. Rouge Dior Ultra Care Liquid delivers high-color impact and weightless wear for up …