CELEBRATION TIME !!!!! Giveaway to celebrate 600 Facebook followers and 100 Instagram followers !!

Hello hello hello my dearies ! Its all party mode on at my side of the mirror and its time to take part in the celebrations for you guys !! As promised earlier , I have arranged a giveaway with the partnership of the amazing facebook page :MAKEUP THERAPY.

All you have to do is to follow the Rafflecopter giveaway below ...


It starts midnight tonight and ends at 31/10/2014 MIDNIGHT SHARP .....so GO GO GO !!!!!

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Do you Glow ? Try the new Orglow Instant Organic Face Brightening Mask

Glowy skin...100 watt glow ....dewy glow ...glow is all we talk about these days , and why should we not ? Every one loves that healthy glow on their face that makes them look all fresh and stands them out in a crowd. For that no doubt highlighters ,illuminators and brighteners are taking up the market. But what I feel is that none of the fore mentioned things can replace the glow of healthy skin ...absolutly nothing my deary nah-ahh... For that we need healthy diet and some real good skin care regime ,preferably ORGANIC . For that I bring you today ORGLOW INSTANT ORGANIC FACE BRIGHTENING  MASK.

ORGLOW ORGANIC FACE BRIGHTENING FACE MASK:

Our Organic Face Masks are made with all natural ingredients and have no chemicals added to them, they are 100% chemical free. 

We are currently offering the following Organic Face Maks:

-Orglow is our all natural, all organic face mask, that tightens, brightens and whitens!

-ClearGlow is our organic face mask for Acne Prone, Oily and problematic skin!

Orglow Instant Organic Face Brightening Mask

Orglow Instant Organic Face Brightening Mask

Orglow Instant Organic Face Brightening Mask

My Experience:

When it comes to skin care , you can call me more then skeptical. I have a super sensitive skin that breaks out even at the sight of any moisturizer/ face wash/ cleanser that doesn't suit me so I have to be super careful . When Orglow Organic Face mask came to me , I was very very skeptical of it , but its claim of being ORGANIC made me think for a while , so I googled about it and found some rave reviews for this. Then I decided to give it a try and I am glad I did because it works really well. 

The packaging is pretty basic, an opaque plastic white jar which is sealed. The packaging is not sturdy enough to bear any blows or bad handling so better tell your seller to get it bubble wrapped properly. It is a very finely milled powder that doens't go rough on your skin . The only thing that bothers me is the smell. It has such a bothering smell that I had to sit outside in the veranda because my mum told me to stay out until I rinse this THING off . I totally agree with my mum , it smells like milk gone bad or something like that. But hey its organic , you can expect that don't you ??

How to use it :

• Mix one table spoon of mask with one table spoon of fresh yogurt (add a few drops of rose water if you like) , put on your face and neck for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with water by gently moving your fingers in circular movements.
• Pat dry and enjoy amazingly smooth skin !!

The Results:

Orglow claims to instantly BRIGHTEN, TIGHTEN & WHITEN your skin . For me it worked totally for Brightening and Whitening but I can't comment on the tightening part as it didn't give me that visible difference. Along with this , the circular movements give a nice gentle exfoliation that brightens up your complexion and addition of yougurt just leaves your skin so ,so, sooooooooo supple and hydrated.

Thumbs Up for:

• Organic Ingredients
• Used with fresh yogurt gives a natural glow to face
• True to its claims of instant Brightening and Whitening
• Gently exfoliates
• Leaves skin supple and hydrated
• Long lasting effects

Thumbs Down for:

• Odour is a total turn off
• Flimsy Packaging
• Short shelf life (6 months after opening)
• Needs to be kept refrigerated
• Can only be ordered online
• May cause itchy feeling for sensitive skin

Price & Availability:

Orglow Instant Organic Face Brightening Mask is available for 850 PKR and is available Online only at SALINA COSMETICS . Your can order them on their WEBSITE here . They deliver all over Pakistan and INTERNATIONALLY as well !!

RATING :

I would give this a 3.5/5 just because the odour was a bit too much to bear , but I still use it just for the amazing results it  gives . Baby Cat ROSY urges you guys to muster up courage and give ORGLOW a try . 

Have you already tried ORGLOW instant organic face brightening mask ? What is your favourite face mask up till now ? Do let me know in the comment box below 

Stay Blessed

Sherry K 

xoxo

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OOTD - White as lamb's fleece (EID UL ADHA EDITION- DAY 1)

Belated Eid greetings to every one !

How was you eid ul adha ? Hope you all had a great time with your family and friends and had amazing dishes at your table.

I know I have been MIA for a month I guess because alot is going on at my side , literally A_LOT ! To make up for the lost time , I decided to do an Outfit post for the first time (YAY! ) 

Behold! I present to you first ever Outfit post of my blog.

FOTD :

• Elf Mineral Infused Primer (Clear)
• Ponds BB Cream (Review HERE )
• Becute Face Powder in FS 45
• Maybelline Colossal Kajal in Black
• Essence Get Big Lashes Mascara
• Essence Miami Roller Girl Blush in Dates On Skates
• PeriPera Heart Glow Stick in Gold Aura
• Mixon Let me New York Lip Tint in Orange Glam

Outfit Details:

• Shirt & tights from Warda Prints
• Khussa from Liberty market,Lahore
• Earrings are from a local shop
• Clutch from RTW Creation

Hope you guys like my outfit.What did you guys wear this Eid ? Do leave your views in the comments below.

Stay blessed
Sherry
Xoxo\

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Pretty In Pink with Medora Lipsticks -Review & Swatches

We can never go wrong with Pink when wearing pink lipstick , for some light pinks work amazingly and for others its the bright pink that makes them a head turner ! I am a sucker for pink lipsticks and whenever I get a trip to the market, I always end up with a pink lipstick despite the constant reminder to myself that I should start getting other colors now :D . Enough with the rant ,coming to today's review , Medora Of London has been all the rage in the Pakistani Blogosphere lately and I am a part of it so here is my share of these gorgeous pinks by Medora !

Medora lipsticks

Medora Lipsticks

(L-R) Soft Kiss, Sea Pearl & Rose Candy

My Experience:

Medora Of London is not new name for us who live in Pakistan for this brand has been here for our mums and grand mums . Back then the color range was very limited but now Medora has made a come back with a huge range of colors and textures ranging from Mattes to Glossy ones giving us the pleasure of trying out all the colors we want . 

During my last trip to the market I picked up 3 pinks from the Semi-Matte range and have been loving them all since then . The semi matte range comes in a Navy blue packaging with a silver strip ,nothing much fancy to go Ga-Ga about. The bullets are almost the same as printed on the box and have an amazng pigmentation, one swipe give you full coverage and you can build up further to your own desire .The lipstick glides on smoothly and I experienced no patchy application. The semi matte texture gives hydration to lips and gives a lovely finish . The staying power is super amazing ,for a lipstick eater like me it lasts a good 5-6 hours with constant chatting and munching around.The smell is something like a cross between baby powder and soap (if this makes sense). Its available all over Pakistan almost at every shop , be it a big fancy shopping mall or a small cosmetic shop . Only thing is the availability of colors that might be an issue.

There has been a debate about Medora Lippies having high lead content and turning lips dark , for that I can only say that most of the lipsticks have lead content in some amount but no mention on the packing about the ingredients just makes every one skeptical . For turning the lips dark , I would say proper removal and regular exfoliation can prevent that easily as I am using it for past one year and I havn't experienced any darkening of my lips .

Swatches:

(L-R) Soft Kiss, Sea Pearl , Rose Candy

• Soft Kiss : A light Pink with blue under tones , layering up gives a lovely color, My go-to lipstick
• Sea Pearl: Peachy pink , extremely pigmented 
• Rose Candy : A bright Pink with orange undertones , perfect for a bright pout with a winged eye liner 

Thumbs Up for :

• Super Affordable 
• Extremely Pigmented 
• Easily available
• Vast range of colors and textures
• Long staying power
• keep lips hydrated 

Thumbs Down for:

• Smell can be a bit turn off for some people
• Finding desired shade might be a tiring task 
• You think it turns your lips dark

Price & Availabilty:

Medora Lipsticks are available nationwide at all cosmetic shops with a price ranging from 90-120 PKR . You can also order online from saloni.pk. 

Rating:

This drug store gem deserves the highest ranking possible but for a few turn offs , I would rate it 4/5. 

P.s My cat loved the colors and wouldn't let me take pictures in peace , so I took a few pictures with her as well have a look :D

Have you tried any of Medora lipsticks yet ? What are your favourite colors ? Do let me know in the comments below !

Stay Blessed

Sherry K & the kitty model :D

xoxo

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Loreal HiColor Highlights in Red- Review & Look

If you have been following me on Facebook or twitter you might know how much I am obsessed with red streaks and that too ,to be done by me at the ease of my home . After many many failed attempts of cut down and color , I finally hit the product that was right according to my needs ! I am talking about Loreal Hi Color Highlights in Red ! Lets have a look shall we ?

Excellence HiColor Red HiLights:

Permanent Creme HiLighting for Dark Hair Only

• For highly-visible, intense Red highlights even on dark hair, without brassines
• Breakthrough technology lifts hair 3-4 levels, no pre-lightening required
• Rich, no-drip creme makes it easy for control of creative techniques
• True-to-shade color that resists fading
• Quick processing time of only 30 minutes
• Available in 3 Hi-lift Red shades

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

My Experience: 

Loreal Excellence Hi Color Highlights comes in a card board box with a single tube of color inside it measuring 34gm / 1.2oz . There is no developer /gloves / instruction leaflet included in the package. The instructions are printed on and in the box , so to read it whole you need to tear open the box (not a good idea ) . Now to the working. It remains true to its claims . I have this color in my hair for a month now and its still all vibrant and lustrous as first application (please note here that I wash hair 3 -4 times / week with pre-oiling) So my hair washing routine hasn't affected the color . As far as the bleeding is concerned , have used many other Reds by different brands and they have bled during washing as if I have a cut or something in my head  and they stained my towel badly . I was expecting no less from this Red as well BUT SURPRISEEEEEEE!!! minimal bleeding even when I was washing off the hair dye off my hair !! Yes that's right , very little bleeding so no stains at my towel and no long washing time !

This Color is different in the way that it doesn't require any cut down/ bleaching hair prior to its use. As it says on the packaging , it really is a single step application (though I had 2 , i'll explain later what went wrong). It is for DARK HAIR ONLY and more specifically for virgin hair. So those beauties who have natural dark hair Good news for you !! I actually havn't tried it on pre-dyed hair so can't comment on that (note to self- Ask mum to volunteer a wisp of hair to try this color)

Application Directions:

Now this is important if you are a novice like me and learn by hit-and-miss technique then you better know what you'll do . 

Things you need:

• Developer 30 volume (I used Keune Developer)
• Old shirt
• Gloves
• Plastic bowl
• Application brush
• Foil (if you are doing streaks)
• Newspaper (to cover up the working place)
• Your Hair - UNWASHED for atleast 24-48 hours

Directions:

• Wear an old shirt , which if gets stains you won't get hurt !
• Clip your hair in sections , take out the hair you want to color.
• Cut out foil in appropriate lengths so that you can cover whole strand of hair 
• Now take a mixing bowl , dispense color from the tube into it and mix with equal amounts of developer till you get a thick creamy paste 
• Start applying the color to your hair making sure the hair are fully and evenly coated with color.
• Wrap in foil and clip to you head 
• Wait for about 90 minutes if you want the color in a single application. Though the box says you should take tit off after 30 minutes , but that didn't work for me and I got light hue of it , so applied it after resting my hair for 24 hours and applied again and left for almost 90 minutes. The results you can see below !

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

Results:

Here you can see the results after first and second applications .Pictures have been taking outside .

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red (Results)

In this picture, I had applied color for the first time in the front during my second application .The color came out amazing like the other highlights (left it for 90 minutes)

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red (single Application)

Precautions:

• Always ,always ,always do a patch test and wait for atleast 48 hours before complete coloring.
• Wear gloves to avoid direct contact with you skin
• Avoid contact with your eyes
• If possible get help with application from your sister/friend.
• Do not use on colored hair
• If you have treated hair ( permed/ relaxed/bleached) ,its better to consult an expert before application. If not possible , then wait at least 14 days after treatment.

Loreal HiColor Highlights -Red 

Thumbs Up for :

• Single step application
• Gives amazing color results
• Least bleeding
• No after wash staining of towel
• No dryness after color
• Long lasting color

Thumbs Down for:

• No Gloves, leaflet & developer included
• Availability - Not available in Pakistan ,has to be ordered online 

Price & Availability:

Loreal Excellence Hi Color Highlights retails at $ 6.49 at Sally Beauty Supply. I ordered mine from Magiclamp.pk for PkR 1720. You may also find it at Amazon and Ebay .

Rating: 

I would give it a 4/5. It would have been a 5 if availability wasn't an issue .

What do you think of this Hair Color ? Have you ever dyed your hair ? What's your Favourite hair color ?

Stay Blessed

Sherry K

xoxo

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E.L.F Blush in Gotta Glow - Review, Swatch & Look

I have been acting pretty weird lately ,only God knows why . Every time I decide to do something there is this surge of laziness that makes me want to give up even the idea of even moving and just go to sleep. Well, have been fighting it and guess what today tonight I finally managed to write this blog post I have been dying to write and share with you guys ! This blog post is dedicated to my most loved and most used blush which is actually a highlighter by Eyes.Lips.Face .It goes by the name Gotta Glow. Read out to know more about this amazing product 

e.l.f Blush in Gotta Glow : 

The soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish. Designed to be worn alone or layered for more depth. Highlight your complexion with a subtle healthy glow!

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow

My Experience:

Ever since I started using e.l.f products ,I have been amazed by the quality of the products in such an amazing price tag .Tby e.l.f that make me fall in love over and over every time I use them. The blush come in a decent black covering .nothing fancy at all but doesn't look cheap or anything ,rather it looks classy ! There is little mirror inside which is pretty helpful in last minute touch ups . Now the main product,even though the packaging says its a blush but actually its a white highlighter with very fine golden glitter . It is said to be a dupe of NARS Albastross,but since I don't own the mentioned highlighter ,I cant give you guys a comparison. But  the product it self is so pretty. It has a fine powdery texture that blends like a dream! just one swipe and the brush picks up the right amount to give you a subtle glow ! Being powdery means fall out ,but there is no major fall out just a little bit , that you can let go because of the amazing product . It lasts a good 5-6 hours on me ( I have oily /combination skin) ,even after those hours I could see a little bit of the glittery specks here and there .

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow ( Swatch)

e.l.f Blush- Gotta Glow (On me)

Thumbs Up For :

• Classy ,sturdy packaging
• Mirror Included
• Smooth Texture
• Super Blendable
• Less fall out
• Long staying power
• Affordable Price tag

Thumbs down for:

• Availability in Pakistan is an issue
• Glitter may be a concern for those with open pores

Price & Availability :

e.l.f Blush retails at a price of 3$ and can be ordered through e.l.f Official Website. In Pakistan , you need to order it through some facebook pages. I got mine from Makeup & Accessories for PKR 550. You should definitely check out this page as they have amazing in stocks and have COD all over Pakistan !

To stay in touch with all the latest updates by e.l.f cosmetics check their facebook page HERE.

Rating:

I give it a 4.5/5 just because of the availability issue and a the glitter issue . I cannot insist more on getting e.l.f blushes !! Do give them a try and I guarantee you won't be disappointed !

Stay Blessed 

Sherry K 

xoxo

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MUA Lipstick trio - Review & Swatches

MUA Lipstick Trio- Scarlet

Happy belated Eid Ul Fitr Mubarik to all the Muslims around the globe. I hope you all had a lovely Eid with your family and friends. I was super busy with Eid preparations and then with the festivities of the day that I couldn't get in touch you guys. So now everything being back to its place calls for reviews and all other blogging stuff to continue. Today I have The MakeUp Academy's Lipstick Trio in Scarlet. Has this cute little thing won my heart over ? Keep reading to know more about it.

MUA Lipstick Trio -Scarlet:

"Pucker up with Spring with new MUA Lip Trios.

MUA Lip Trio provides the visual effect of a stain with the comfort and sheen of a lip gloss. The long-term colour with a satin, balmy finish leaves the look of effortless polish and understated sophistication. "

Available in 3 shades:

Scarlet

Temptress

Siren

MUA Lipstick Trio- Sacrlet

MUA Lipstick Trio- Sacrlet

MUA Lipstick Trio- Sacrlet

My Thoughts :

This little lipstick trio comes 3 different shades .I got mine in Scarlet which has 3 pans of beautifully complimenting colors, a Bright Fuchsia, a light fresh Pink and a Coral. The packaging is quite  basic with a clear lid and a sort of push button to unlock it which is a good point because you dont have to worry about it opening in your purse and making a mess. The packaging is not much sturdy and might break on heavy impact to better take care of it . It comes with a double end sponge applicator with one end as broad eye applicator and other pointed one. Though the applicator is kind of useless , I am still trying to make it work somehow. 

The colors are nicely pigmented. They show up a little lighter then the pan on lips but can be easily layered up to get more color. One swipe is enough to cover both lips nicely. The finish is glossy just like lip glosses (that's what the product claims to do). in staying power is just average , not something like a stain would last a good 4-5 hours without eating and 2-3 hours with eating. This hardly lasts 2-3 hours on me without eating and vanishes after eating so I need to touch up after each munching. But for a person like me who carries just one lippie or gloss in her bag just for the sake of not rummaging when need be, this is a perfect thing to carry and touch up .

MUA Lipstick Trio- Scarlet (Swatches)

MUA Lipstick Trio-Scarlet

Thumbs Up For:

• Affordable price tag
• Easy to carry in you bag
• 3 beautiful colors
• Decent Pigmentation

Thumbs Down For:

• Packaging not sturdy enough
• Not long lasting
• Glossy finish
• Applicator not much helpful

Price & Availability:

You can find MakeUp Academy's Lipstick Trios for £2.50 at their official website HERE. In Pakistan you can find MUA at Just4girls.pk.for PKR. 450/-.  Follow Makeup Academy's Official Facebook page for all the new updates and ongoing giveaways HERE.

Rating:

I would give it a 3/5 . Only if it had a useful applicator and a longer staying power it would definilty be in my favorites list !

What do you think of this launch by MUA ? What are your favorties from Makeup Acemdmy? Do let me know in the comments below !

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Stay Blessed:

Sherry K

XoXo

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