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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 …

Delicious Healthy Snack in Minutes

January 18, 2021

As I was standing in front of my fridge, with the fridge doors wide open, wondering how to satiate my rumbling tummy, I saw 2 alligator pears, in other words avocados, just waiting to be devoured. After a quick detour to the pantry, I saw an unopened packet of tortilla chips. At that moment, just plain good old chips did not feel particularly appetizing. However, guacamole and chips together sounded divine. A delicious, healthy snack in minutes.

Chips and guacamole are a classic combination but you can also try Guacamole with crunchy vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, celery. You can also …

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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Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne Review

January 11, 2021

This is my first perfume review on the blog. Describing a perfume is so complicated. Scent is so personal. What smells great to me, might smell just good to you. Perfume smells different on everyone, because of your body chemistry. Today I will share some thoughts on one of the perfumes in my rotation, Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne.

What Sephora Has To Say

“Escape the everyday along the windswept shore where white waves break and the air is fresh with sea salt and spray. Alive with the mineral scent of the rugged cliffs mingled with the …

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 …

Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover Review

December 29, 2020

Sleeping in your makeup is not advised, not ever recommended. It is the last thing on your mind after a long day/night. What comes after that? Clogged pores, blackheads, dull skin and breakouts. I do not want to deal with breakouts. That’s where today’s review of Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover comes into picture.

According to Sephora’s website Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup remover is “An award-winning makeup remover that effectively cleanses away eye makeup while being gentle enough for sensitive skin and contact-lens wearers. This no-rinse, gentle eye-makeup remover cleanses and nourishes lashes without tugging. The formula is suitable …

Zoom Call Makeup Tips To Ace Your Next Call

December 28, 2020

It’s a changed world. Whether it is zoom calls or any other platform, so many of us are working via video calls these days. These video calls, video meetings have become a part of our daily life. Today let's talk about some Zoom Call Makeup Tips.

Makeup Tips

Face

Opt for Luminous skin. Apply moisturizer. Apply foundation/tinted moisturizer. I prefer tinted moisturizer.
Concealer to cover any dark circles, blemishes.
Add a blush and highlighter. Set everything with a powder. I have an oily t-zone, so I always start to set my face with powder in the center

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