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Cruelty-Free Omorovicza Copper Peel Review

November 2, 2021

Here is a fun fact for you. You always see your nose but your brain decides to block it out of your view. So in other words we do not see our nose because the brain ignores it. This information is not needed by us on a day to day basis so the brain filters it out even though our nose is in our field of vision always. Isn't this cool?

I think we should filter out all the negative thoughts which creep up from time to time. For example, I used to obsess over every pimple, acne scar I …

YSL NU Bare Look Tint Skin Foundation Review

October 28, 2021

I love light coverage foundations. And during the pandemic totally stopped wearing foundation. I would however wear tinted moisturizers from time to time. YSL Nu Bare Look Tint Skin Tint Foundation is a lightweight skin tint that I have been wearing these days.

The Sephora website says this is “A lightweight skin tint with hyaluronic acid and buildable light-to-medium coverage for a fresh, dewy complexion.”

Packaging Of The YSL Nu Bare Look Tint Skin Foundation

This foundation comes in a 1 oz tube. I love the simple black and white packaging …

Get A Stunning Glow With Glamglow Glowstarter Illuminating Moisturizer

October 15, 2021

Thanks to harsh winters, indoor heating and many other factors, my skin does not always behave. It lacks luster sometimes, gets dry in places sometimes. Therefore, I am obsessed with products that promise to give me that glow from within look. As a result, I use Glamglow Glowstarter Illuminating Moisturizer to add some glow back.

Sephora says it is “A daily illuminating moisturizer to give your skin an instant hydrated glow. Your skin will be moisturized, energized, and glowing.”

Packaging

Glamglow especially does a great job with the packaging. The product comes in a shiny silver plastic container which looks …

Skincare Tag Questions Answered

October 12, 2021

Let's talk about skincare today. Skincare can certainly be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. In this post I'll answer a few commonly asked skincare tag questions. Firstly, that will give you some information about my routine. And if you reply I'll know more about your skincare. I call it tag questions because these are the type of questions you mostly see answered in tag articles.

Questions and Answer

1. Describe your skincare routine?

I try to keep things as simple as possible. My morning and evening skincare routines are different. I have combination skin. In the morning, its …

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Universe Unlocked 2021 Palette Review

October 8, 2021

I was beyond thrilled to lay my hands on this beautiful Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Universe Unlocked Face Palette. Long story short, we went to the mall to buy something else. But my husband saw me staring, swatching this palette and got it for me. Thank you so much!!

I normally do my Holiday shopping in November. So I went into Sephora to see what Holiday items they had received, since a few items showed up on the website. I had no intension of buying any Holiday makeup. But this was so sweet and thoughtful of my husband.

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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Review

October 5, 2021

I love body creams. Our winters are very harsh and I am always using creams to keep my skin hydrated. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is one cream that ticks all the boxes.

Sephora website says that this is “a fast-absorbing, rich moisturizer that provides instant and long-term hydration for dry, distressed skin and eczema. Award-winning Ultra Repair Cream is instantly absorbed for immediate relief for parched skin. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive, and the whole family. Formulated with colloidal oatmeal, this soothing moisturizer leaves your skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and comfortable after just a single use.”…

A Fall Makeup Look With Some Drugstore Products

October 1, 2021

Fall is here. Perfect time to get into some deeper hues, cozier clothes and boots. I love sweater weather. But not winter. Fall is my favorite season because of all the leaves changing colors and fall fashion. So I thought, it's a perfect time to do a fall makeup look with some drugstore products.

Face Fall Look Makeup Products

I used Revlon ColorStay Prep & Protect Primer SPF with Built in Moisturizer as my primer and SPF. For my foundation I went with L'Oreal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in the shade 180 Linen. I used Maybelline …

A Few OPI Nail Lacquer Swatches For You Today

September 28, 2021

I love nail polish. However I am not very good at application. But still that does not stop me. Today I have a few OPI Nail Lacquer Swatches for you. Which one is your favorite? I would love to know. Leave me a comment.

OPI Chiffon-d Of You Nail Lacquer

This is a very pretty pearl shade. I would describe this shade as a frosty champagne shade. Basically, I am not a fan of frost finishes because the brush stokes are always sort of visible. But this shade is beautiful. Perfect for weddings. If you like subtle shades, this frosty …

My La Roche Posay Favorites

September 21, 2021

I love it when products work. After all you are spending your hard earned money. And sometimes brands make impossible claims and we are disappointed. That's where my La Roche Posay favorites come in. These are products that work. I have purchased some like Cicaplast many times.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30

This is a lightweight moisturizer with sunscreen. It is an oil-free prebiotic face moisturizer with SPF 30 broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection. I use it on my face and neck. It has ceramides, glycerin and niacinamide that leave my skin hydrated. I have …

Is NARS Air Matte Sheer Cream Blush In Scandalous Perfect For Fall?

September 17, 2021

I go through phases where sometimes I love powder blushes and at other times I prefer cream blushes. I got this NARS Air Matte Sheer Cream Blush in the shade Scandalous a while back. But hadn't gotten around to swatching it. The color in the pot screams fall. It's getting cooler, feels like fall, so I thought it would be a good time to start wearing this blush.

Sephora website says this is “A unique mousse blush that transforms into a velvety powder for a weightless, cloud-like wash of cheek color. Each sheer, matte shade builds to desired effect. Discover …