Bioderma Bloggers Meet & Greet Lahore Chapter -Bringing together Nature and Beauty !

Did I hear someone huffing and puffing and rolling eyes saying another event report that too as the first of the year? Oh man I feel you , it might get boring and monotonous at times but hey you all gotta know what happens at the meet ups ya know ! Cuz I luvh ya YO !

Seriously the reason behind the event reports and meet up round ups is just to let you guys know what is going around and what brands are coming up with such activities and letting us experience their products first hand so we can give our opinions and let you guys know what's worth your money. Plus over that it sort of documents and saves the date as a memory for me so I try to put up as many pictures as I can you that you guys can go on a visual ride with me . 

Being said all of the above , on 17th December,2016 an exclusive bloggers meet and greet session was organized by Bioderma Pakistan and Fourth Arc at the Royal Palm Country & Golf Club, Lahore.

The conference hall was beautifully decorated with all things apt for the event , even the center pieces were cotton balls and mini Bioderma bottles for each blogger to try and test. It was really nice how they had managed to bring all the beauty bloggers from Lahore together under one roof and giving them opportunity to mingle and get to know each other closely.

Later on , the Marketing  head of Bioderma Ms.Beenish Pervaiz and brand manager Mr. Siddiq Banway welcomed  us all and gave a brief introduction to Bioderma and especially the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellere Solution, the science behind the concept of Miceller water and also what made it a product that was raved equally world wide

Left : Ms Beenish Pervaiz, Right : Mr. Siddiq Banway

 It was a very informative and interactive session, where we had put forward our concerns regarding a good cleanser and Makeup remover and had a quite healthy discussion over the topic.

Interactive session with Bloggers

 After the discussion, we were given the Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellaire solution to try and test first hand. It was a really nice experience to use the product at the spot and put forward your experience with the team. This ensures that the people behind the brand know what actually is the opinion generally ans they can rectify the product or satisfy us at the spot. Though the first impression is really good, I would be taking my sweet time to put forward a final Verdict.

Bloggers having a hands on session 

Later on we were served with a scrumptious high tea and a of course a goodie bag to take with us and try and test the product for the our readers.

Hopefully the review of Bioderma Sensibio H2O Miceller Solution would be up in January (InshAllah) as the posts line up. Hope you guys liked the photo walk through the event. Do let me know in the comments below. 


*Picture Credits: Fourth Arc

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"SAVE A CHILD A MINUTE" campaign - An Event with a Cause

4th event report in a row, you may call me more of a reporter than a blogger. Even though I was determined to not to do an event report, this one was just have to be done because this time its an event report with a cause.  A total eye opener and mind boggling event named as "SAVE A CHILD A MINUTE " that I got to cover over social media on 8th December, 2015, was something related to what I am (p.s I am a doctor FYI)  and what is close to my heart (besides makeup).

About the Event:

On 8th December, 2015, Reckitt Benckiser & Plan International Pakistan arranged a launching ceremony of the" SAVE A CHILD A MINUTE" campaign. The event was scheduled in  none other than SERENA HOTEL, Islamabad with the perfect ambiance according to the event. 

Being one of its kind Project, many worthy speakers were there to elaborate the gravity of the subject that is ignored in our society.  Diarrhea being one of the major cause of deaths in our unfortunately illiterate society needs to be addressed with utmost seriousness, for loosing 53000 children to this silent monster isn't something minor.  

To further the working of the project and highlighting the major tasks under hand the speakers left 

no stone unturned. Here are the extracts of few speakers at the event.

Representatives from the Government & Planning and Development commision were present at   the launch event of the campaign.During the speech they stated:“This is a brilliant and innovative initiative towards eradicating diarrhoea and a stepping stone for public-private partnerships to improve health conditions and empower local communities. The best part is that it is in line with the government vision project 2025. Currently the government is collaborating for the pilot, it can further look into jointly upscaling the campaign at a national level.”

Rashid Javed, Country Director Plan International Pakistan with his remarks:“Based on our experience of Sanitation Marketing we are now moving forward to test a new model of women entrepreneurship. The model is based on helping communities to adopt improved hygiene behaviours and sustaining them through a sustainable supply chain. Establishing a system of supply and demand and linking it with women entrepreneur/Women hygienist is an idea which will ultimately help these women to earn their livelihood while helping their communities to promote health by adopting improved behaviours for water, sanitation and hygiene.”

Shahzeb Mehmood, CEO RB Pakistan highlighted the key points of the project, during his speech he stated: “RB has always aimed to provide healthier homes and happier lives through trusted brands such as Dettol, Mortein, Harpic and many more. This global initiative simultaneously being run in Pakistan, Nigeria and India seeks to eradicate diarrhoea and improve general health and hygiene of the low-income consumers by habit change. Through global research and technology, RB designed a low-cost antibacterial soap under the Dettol brand, a complete new formulation specifically for this purpose. The aim is to interactively educate consumers about health and hygiene, provide them with affordable health and sanitary solutions (by RB and other private companies such as Shan Foods, Searle, Peak Freans and Santex) and in the process empower local women who will sell these products door-to-door.”

Plan & Goals:

For the next 6 months, in the pilot phase of the campaign, RB and Plan will cover 600 households in Dhori, a village in Sargodha. Based on the learnings from this pilot, “Save a Child a Minute” will then be scaled up nationally by RB and Plan in close coordination with the federal and provincial government to support the Government’s Vision 2025 project.

About RB Pakistan:

RB is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company with operations in over 60 countries. With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. Today it is the global No. 1 or No. 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven exceptional innovation. Its health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by global Powerbrands including Dettol, Mortein, Harpic, Veet, Gaviscon and many more. RB is set to redefine the world of consumer health and hygiene with exceptional employees committing to highest quality standards.

Such initiatives are truly commendable as they lead to a better health conditions and a healthy nation. A nation can only survive through tough times when its youth is healthy and competitive. The SAVE A CHILD A MINUTE is one of its kind campaign ,which is based on the fact that educating the mothers is the sole way to fight the demon of diarrheal disease in neonates and children. 

Hope you guys find this event report enlightening as well as see it as a ray of hope for our people who will be benefited from such an amazing task.

Stay Blessed 

Sherry K 

 xoxo

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Learning with the Pros at One day hands on workshop at the Depilex College of Cosmetology - A photo walk through

Blogging comes with its perks, the best one being able to learn from the best in the industry and have hands on experience under their guidance. If you follow me on Instagram (HERE) , you would know I recently attended a one day  makeup workshop at the Depilex College of Cosmetology, Lahore under the supervision of none other than Masarrat Misbah &  Redah Misbah. Well lets not keep you waiting and jump to the details of the event

Who is Masarrat Misbah & What is Depilex College of Cosmetology?

Masarrat Misbah, an entrepreneur and a beauty expert of international fame is the master mind behind the Depilex Group.  Being a visionary and a woman of strength, she has established one of its kind Depilex Institute that meets the international standards of Beauty Treatments and Makeup Artistry. Her ventures do not end at that,  but she is also the founder of Pakistan's first ever Acid and Kerosene Oil burns victims Foundation named as SMILE AGAIN FOUNDATION, that has been helping burn victims over  3 decades now to establish  better lifestyle for themselves and their families rendering them as useful citizens.

Depilex College of Cosmetology, started of as a part of 35 years celebrations of Depilex, is state of the art institute for those who want to acquire an internationally recognized degree in Art and Sciences of Cosmetology. Being affiliated with City &  Guild, UK, the standard of courses offered and training provided is no less than any other in the world. Moreover, also providing with personal grooming and professional short courses according to individual needs is another accomplishment. Providing lodging in their own hostel, they accommodate students from all over the country, hence leaving no stone unturned to make it easy for women of this nation. 

One Day Hands on workshop on Makeup Essentials:

As a part of their 35 years celebration, A first of its kind One day hands on workshop on Makeup Essentials was organized at Depilex College of Cosmetology for Pakistani Bloggers.  Yes when I say Pakistani Bloggers, I actually mean it because beauty, fashion and lifestyle bloggers all over the nation were approached and invited for this exclusive opportunity. The effort put here is no less than commendable as this has never happened before.
I personally was very very excited for this workshop for it was a perfect opportunity to  meet all those pretty faces behind amazing blogs and finally get to know each other much better, not to mention meet Masarrat Misbah herself ( did I mention I am a huge fan of that lady??). Being all set before time, I reached the venue quite before time, met with everyone and the event started sharp at 12 ( now that is once in lifetime thing too, an event Starting at its time you know) 

Pre-Event Excitment ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

All Lahore & Islamabad Bloggers Together ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

First, we were greeted by Redah Misbah, no less in grace and Beauty than her mother. She briefed us all about the Depilex College of Cosmetology and the ideology behind it And then there was this lady weaving the magic with her words, yes I am talking about none other than Masarrat Misbah herself. Man o man, was I mesmerized or what? You guys should listen to her talk atleast once!! They also showed us this video encompassing the 35 Years of Depilex.

Redah Misbah Giving Introduction of Depilex College of Cosmetology ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Masarrat Misbah- The Lady behind Depilex Group Her self 

Gorgeous Redah Misbah 

The Video Round up of 35 Years Of Depilex 

A gorgeous lady, Isma was our instructor for the day.  She Created a gorgeous day to night look at the model and answered all our questions so patiently, I was literally impressed. I  mean ask me a lame question and boom you are dead.  But that lady, nerves of steel I tell you. 

And the Makeup Class Begins with Isma ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Isma creating A Day Time Look ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

The Art of Mix and Match being taught

Switching the day look to Evening Glam look

The Day to Night Looks ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Then we got paired up and were given separate makeup trays having all the essentials. A wide range of MM makeup was there to help us create our looks. Isma was there the whole time looking over us like a school teacher and helping us get over our flaws *ahhhhhh-mazinggggg*. So we put together our looks and were scrutinized by Masarrat  Misbah herself who pointed out what we lacked and what needed to be changed.

Everyone Being Given their match in MM Silk Foundation By Isma ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Our Makeup tray containing Facial Wipes, Mosturiser, Lip Balm , Cake Liner , Brow Pencil & Makeup Tools

Everyone at their makeup station putting together a Look

Me Busy In applying the makeup ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

And the Feedback video Being Shot at the DCC ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Finally, we got our signed certificates from the gorgeous mother daughter duo Massarat & Redah Misbah.

Received the Makeup Essentials Certificate from Masarrat Misbah & Redah Misbah ,please excuse the grin :D( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

All of us with the Gorgeous Mother Daughter Duo with our certificates ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

It was a day well spent, in fact a bit too well spent because in the breaks we got, there was major swatching going on!  No lies, everyone had brought their most dear makeup possessions and everyone wanted to have hands on experience on them too *beauty blogger's curse they say*

Major Swatching going on in the break( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

Beauty Blogger Discussions :D  ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

In the end, I have some amazing news for all my lovely readers all across Pakistan.  You can avail a whooping 20% OFF on select courses offered by DEPILEX COLLEGE COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY by just mentioning My name or My blog's name. 

 Here is the list of courses which have been on discount for you guys.:

1. Personal grooming & Personality Development - 1 week
2. Personality Development for Mature Individuals OR Personal Grooming for Career orientated      Professionals - 1 week
3.Makeup, Hair & skin - 1 week
4. Safe &  hygienic work practice - 5 days
5. Contouring for professionals -  3 days
6.  Color Correction for Problematic Skin - 2 days
7. Eyeliner Techniques -  2 days
8. Manicure treatment  - 5 days
9.  Pedicure  treatments - 5 days
10. Nail art treatments - 5 days
11. Beginners Epilation - 5 days
12. Beginners body therapy -  5 days

You can get a whooping 20%OFF on these courses any day of the year!  Just email me at shehrbanokhattak180@gmail.com or inbox me at page FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF MIRROR on Facebook to know all the details.

Moreover, they also offer City & Guild's Diploma Courses and DCC professional Courses.  For all the details, just message me.

A huge thanks to Depilex College Of Cosmetology for having us,  Masarrat Misbah and Redah Misbah for being such generous hosts and teachers , Fakhra Rafique Khan of Fakhra Rafique Blog for arranging all of the event and Hassan Abbas for the amazing Photographs ( due credits mentioned under courtesy photographs)

Fakhra Rafique Khan - The lady behind the event ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

The Amazing Staff at the Depilex College of Cosmetology ( Picture Courtesy :Hassan Abbas)

I Hope you enjoyed the whole virtual tour of the workshop with me and also the amazing offer I brought for you courtesy of Depilex College of Cosmetology. Do leave your lovely comments in the comments box below.

Stay blessed
Sherry k
xoxo

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All that's happening is HALAL!! A walk through Massarat Misbah Makeup Launch & Bloggers Meet &Greet session-Lahore

 All my news feed has gone HALAL, and why shouldn't it be for Pakistan's well know name of makeup Industry, Massarat Misbah has finally launched her own makeup line named as 'MASARRAT MISBAH MAKEUP'.

Sometime back it was first launched in Karachi and I swear I have never envied as much as I envied Karachi bloggers at that time!  But soon it was here in Lahore and I was invited to the exclusive launch event and bloggers meet & greet event. So today's post is all about that amazing evening and of course the amazing MM Makeup.

Introduction to Massarat Misbah & The journey to MM Makeup:

Masarrat Misbah, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and one of the pioneers of the hair and beauty industry of Pakistan with the Depilex Group which hosts Pakistan’s largest chain of salons, Depilex Beauty Clinic and Institute, today announces the launch of her makeup line Masarrat Misbah Makeup - MM Makeup. MM Makeup is the first Halal Certified Makeup brand to launch in Pakistan, not using any haram animal substances or intoxicants in the entire product range. “MM Makeup has become a reality after two years of research, primarily focused on a color range best adapted for the Asian skin tone, climate and complexion, with an emphasis on textures, colors, pigments and most importantly formulations.” explains Masarrat Misbah.

When asked about why she chose to create her own line of makeup, she responded, “It’s time that the beauty of a Pakistani woman be acknowledged for what it truly is and for her to know that when she applies my makeup, it was made especially for her”

Misbah’s journey started more than three decades ago when her passion for beauty and grooming led her to establishing Depilex, which has today grown to become a beauty empire. She is the force behind the country’s leading hair and beauty brands; the Depilex Beauty Clinic, Depilex Institute, The Lounge by Depilex Men, Depilex Live, Depilex Health Center, Santé the Salon, Depilex Smile Again Foundation and most recently the Depilex College of Cosmetology, under the ever growing umbrella of the Depilex Group of Companies.

For the unveiling of the MM Makeup E-store, Masarrat Misbah said, “With the launch of MasarratMakeup.com we are introducing MM Makeup across Pakistan, we are providing round-the-clock access to everyone from the convenience of their own homes – keeping in mind the ‘women of today’ for whom MM Makeup has been developed for.”

Lahore Launch details and a photo walk through :

After Karachi, MM Makeup had an official launch in Lahore as well. Venue was none other than Santé the Salon, which is a part of Depilex Group. Everything was elegantly arranged and the ambiance was totally spot on.  A very kind lady was there to receive everyone and get their introductions. Massarat Misbah is was there, with her all elegance and grace welcoming each and every person and being a generous host!  To be honest, I was sold at the moment I talked to her. We all were directed to makeup counters to swatch everything  to heart's content ( and then there was me who swatched everything and forgot to take photos *Face palm *). After the swatching and bombarding the ladies at the counter with a gazillion questions I  was guided to a makeup station to get my foundation matched and have a complete makeover. All the Lahore beauty bloggers were there and it was amazing meeting the gorgeous ladies behind those awesome blogs we all love!

Here is a photo walk through the event.

The Minds behind MM Makeup- Massarat Misbah , Nighat Misbah & Redah Misbah (L-R)

The Stunning Massarat Misbah with her Makeup Line 

MM Makeup Eye Varnishes

MM Makeup Lip Varnishes

MM Makeup Silk Foundations

The Complete Range of MM Makeup in all its Glory

The Two Gorgeous Ladies at the Makeup Counter who catered to my endless questions 

Redah Misbah & Samra Muslim

Lahore Bloggers with the Gorgeous Massarat Misbah

and then there was food too :D

Yummy Red Velvet Cupcakes

The Refreshment Corner

In the end we were all given these classy goodie bags and a press release of the event.

MM Makeup Goodie Bag & Press Release of the event

Contents of the Goodie Bag

The reviews are under process. Will be publishing them in the coming week InshAllah.
Till then don't forget to follow Massarat Misbah Makeup  on all social media platforms to stay updated.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/masarratmakeup

FFacebook: www.facebook.com/masarratmakeup 

 Twitter: www.twitter.com/masarratmakeup

  Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/masarratmakeup  

Note: MM Makeup is available at Depilex Karachi & Santé the Salon, Lahore.  It has been made available at www.masarratmakeup.com with cash on delivery service all over Pakistan. It will be available in all leading stores all over Pakistan by June, 2015.

Have you tried anything from the amazing MM Makeup line yet ? Do let me know your views about this in the comments below.

Stay Blessed
Sherry K
xoxo

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