Get set Go or Let it go W7 Eyeshadow Base? - Review

There are times when you just pick up stuff of the counter without any reason, you neither need it nor want it but you still get it, just like that. I do shopping like that at times, not much but sometimes. Mostly the products are good enough to be kept but there are misses too.  Today I bring you a detailed review and comparison of W7 eye shadow base. Was this impulse buy a hit or a miss? Keep on reading.

W7 Get Set Eyeshdow Base :

Apply this eyeshadow primer to give a more intense and lasting result. Apply a small amount of primer on your eyelid before applying eye shadow, this preventing your eye shadow smudging along with allowing for a more vibrant and intense color throughout the day.

My Experience:

When w7 products made their way to the market, thanks to Beautified.pk, I had a chance to look at the things personally and pick up stuff myself.  With some purchases, I got this baby on a whim, as it looked so much like NYX eye shadow  base which, by the way by , has pretty good reviews.
Looking at the packaging, it comes in a plastic, screw top jar which secures nicely. The product color and description is printed at the sides of the jar. The quality of the plastic is pretty sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all which makes its less prone to damage. 

W7 Eyeshadow Base -White

W7 Eyeshadow Base -White

The W7 eye shadow base comes in 3 shades, white, pearl white  and Natural.  I opted for white because I wanted a replacement for my much beloved NYX jumbo pencil in Milk.
Now to the product it self. The eye shadow base is supposed to neutralize the color of the lids and make the colors show in their full vibrancy, make them stay put for longer duration and doesn't budge. The formula of this eye shadow base is not something i am a fan of.  It is a bit too greasy for my liking. When I swatched it on the shop, the formula looked pretty decent in terms of consistency.  May be it was a tester and got open too often so it was a bit dry.  My new one is a tad too greasy. The consistency is  soft and creamy and applies smoothly without tugging the lids. It blends well and kind of sheers out if blended too much which needs layering, which means it well get more greasy and heavy. I gave it pretty decent time to settle and dry but it was of no use, sadly. After eye shadow application, you will see since its kind of oily, the amount of shadow being put will be a lot more as compared to other eye shadow bases (comparison will be done below) and doesn't blend well either. So All in all, I am pretty much disappointed with W7 eye shadow base. 

Swatch :

W7 Eyeshadow Base -White (Swatch)

Comparison :

I have compared the W7 eye shadow base with my much beloved NYX jumbo pencil in Milk and a local find Becute Eye pencil in BC-02 that were my previous most used eye shadow bases.  Here is a comparison of all three of them followed by swatches.

W7 Eyeshadow Base -White Comapred to Nyx Jumbo  Pencil & Becute Eye Pencil

Comparison Swatches:

Comparison swatches ( Indoor Light with Flash)

Comparison Swatches (Outdoor /sunlight without flash)

As you can see in the swatches the W7 eye shadow base gives that greasy sheen while NYX  jumbo pencil has that smooth velvety finish and becute one is on the the dry side. More over, the eye shadow has a fall out over the W7 eye shadow Base while nyx keeps the eye shadow well in place.

Thumbs Up for:

• Absolutely nothing, not recommended at all.

Thumbs down for :

• Greasy formula 
• Creases 
• Doesn't keep the eye shadow put 
• Sheers when blended 
• Needs more amount of eye shadow to build the color.

My Rating :

I would give it a 1/5.  Totally not recommended.  Its one of the total product fails of mine as I had high hopes for this one

Price & Availability :

The W7 Get set Eyeshadow base is available at Beautified.pk for PKR : 645/-  in 3 shades. You can also buy this from their outlet if you are in Lahore. 
For international readers , W7 cosmetics are available at their website HERE.

I hope you this might be of help to you guys regarding the choice to make for an eyeshadow base.If you have any other query , Please feel free to ask in the comments below.

Stay Blessed
Sherry K
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New Range by BEAUTY UK hits the stores Nationwide ! [Press Release]

All of you know how big fan of affordable cosmetics I am ,for that I am always on the outlook for good brands in affordable price tag so that we all get our right to look beautiful ! Being said that , I was over the moon when I received this press release from none other than Beauty UK about their recent releases in Pakistan. The quality of their products is something I personally vouch for and now being available Online and In stores , this brand is something we all can enjoy without a whole in our pocket. 

Here is the press release with all the prices mentioned ,so you can makeup your mind before hitting the stores :

1.       Contour Palette – PKR 990/-

 

Chiseled features like never before!

Three skin-perfect shades for bronzing, contouring and highlighting. The palette comes with an easy follow guide that teaches you how to contour your face.

 

2.       Sweet Cheeks – PKR 840/-

 

Let your cheeks find the perfect blush!

Selection of creamy stick blushers delivering an instant radiance. Moisturizing light-weight formula for a dewy finish. The lightest shade No.6 Vanilla Ice is an amazing highlighter too!

 

3.       Lips Matter – PKR 625/-

 

Get the flawless pout because your Lips Matter!

A luxurious velvet matte lip cream with intense colour and incredible staying power! Dries with the ultimate matte finish! 

 

4.       Pro Gel Eyeliner – PKR 790/-

 

Defined eyes, zero smudging!

Our NEW Pro Gel Eyeliner range is a long-lasting formula that promises colour and a smooth texture. Presented in a frosted glass pot with a precision brush, create defined lines that dry in seconds, without smudging. Available in jet black, espresso brown and cobalt blue.

 

5.       Phantom Eyeliner – PKR 540/-

 

Stand out from the crowd with a dramatically bold or sleek look with our NEW blacker than black liquid eyeliner -  Phantom True Black Eyeliner. 

Easy to apply, the eyeliner features a precision rubber nib allowing you to create thick feline flicks or fine defined lines to accentuate eyes immediately. 

Beauty UK Products are available nationwide at all leading stores. You can also get them online from Just4girls.pk , Daraz.pk , Beautybar.pk & Reforma.pk

I personally look forward to try the Lips Matter Matte lip creams ,sweet cheeks blush sticks and the Gel eye Liner . Do let me know if you have tried any of these products or looking forward to try them.

Stay Blessed
Sherry K
xoxo

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January favourites

And its already February 2016!! I mean where did the first month go??  Whoever said "Time Flies" should at least have mentioned it flies with the speed of light! I am already feeling nostalgic man.
Enough of the drama, and here is my first Favorites Post of 2016!  Yayyyy.  I have actually vowed to put up the favorites post regularly.  I so wanted to do a 2015 round up but being the lazy bum i am,  I just snuggled in the bed and read others posts about their last year hits and misses.
Here I present to you my January 2016 favorites :

1. Bbia Velvet finish Lipsticks :

I have been daring and putting up some pretty reds and bright pinks lately.  Out of all the formulas I have tried, the BBIA velvet finish lipstick has aced my list!  I am simply in awe with the shade 03 that is a bright pink with blue undertones  (review HERE)

2. Essence Cosmetics Cinderella Collection Highlighter -A Glass Slipper

This is love!!  I have had my eyes on this pretty little thing ever since it was launched in early 2015. Being the disney princess fanatic that I am, I couldnt resist buying this as soon as it was made availble in Pakistan. The formula is super smooth and pigmented and shows up beautifully on one swipe! 

3. Christine cosmetics Eye pencils :

A little pop of color never hurts. No m atter if its work or an event, I always try to add some color to my lower lash line. For that I have my trusted Christine cosmetics eye pencils. For the mere price tag of 50-60 PKR, these pencils are non irritating, pigment packed and long lasting!  A definite winner for me. 

(picture credits :zubaida rasool from Galmupgirls.com)

4.Nivea Hand Cream:

Though I love winters, the only thing that makes me like them a little less is the Parched look of my hands. During a grocery trip, I picked up this baby just randomly and I am hooked! I would not say its claim of whitening is all I am about, but it moisturizes deeply and has that mild berry scent that I absolutely love.  I got this for pkr 220 from Hyperstar, Lahore.

5. Victoria's Secret Body Lotion - Lost in Fantasy:

This lotion is the bomb!  Its ending and my heart is sinking!  Along with the deep mosturising  without that greasy feeling, I have been using this one throughout the year just because it smells absolutely divine!! I had added it to favorites till winter just because I wanted to try it in wi nters and I am happy to announce that it works!!

6. Hello kitty finger rings (assorted) :

I got these babies as a gift from my sister on my birthday and they know me well. I have always been a Hello Kitty fan plus a known crazy cat lady, so anything related to cats is loved by me. I got this set of 3 assorted finger rings and I love them!  The quality and finish is superb and the luster is mind blowing. These were bought from Hello Kitty Store in Deira Dubai City center.

I guess this just wraps up the favorites post for this month. Not that I am short of stuff for my favorites post, its just that most of them are still in testing phase and haven't made it to the top yet.  If you guys  have any post request, product recommendation or any other query, please leave in the comments box below, I will definitely get back to you.

Stay blessed
Sherry K
Xoxo

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Lips as smooth as a velvet dream with Bbia Lipsticks-Review & Swatches

With the winters approaching, all I can dream is of velvety blankets, velvet chocolates and yes velvet finish Lipsticks.  Yes, you heard me right. Those velvety soft textured creamy Lipsticks that leave every one wondering behind you! Well tried many that claim the same, but this time I have hit a jackpot. You guys know how much I love Korean cosmetics, and these are one of those crazy hauls I do once a year Directly from Korea, with love of course ;-)

And here goes the review

Bbia velvet finish Lipstick:

Product Description:

- Light air like application on lips

-One touch gives clear color

-Long wearing color for long hours

-Moisture silky application

How to use:

- Remove oil on the lips using powder, apply color on the lips

Available Colors (Courtesy: Google)

My Experience:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick

Bbia Velvet Lipstick

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03 & 01

I have always been a fan of how subtle Korean cosmetics are. Being said that, these Lipsticks are the total opposite of subtle.  Coming in red demi matter finish square tubes, these are an eye candy.  The packaging is prone to finger prints and that might become obvious if not cleaned properly after every usage.  The Lipsticks come with number tag below with  Korean written on it (well obviously, duhhh)so its incomprehensible to non-Korean speaking folk. Now you have to  remember the number for the  color or else you will be picking up the wrong one every time (like me). Apart from that, the feel is luxurious, once applied it turns into a velvety matte finish. 
The staying time is amazing, put it up in the morning and wipe off at the evening, it stays there  budge proof, but if you eat something oily or have the habit of rubbing and smacking your  lips, it fades away evenly.  It stays a good 6-8 hours and then fades leaving behind an even tint to the lips. The feel is soft, no something heavy sitting atop of your lips making you uncomfortable. To be honest I like the feel so much I just keep on rubbing my lips all the time, making it fade away faster.

The formula is neither dry nor too.much hydrating. So if you have dry /chapped lips, do moisturize and scrub them well before application.

Shade 03: A bright shocking Pink with cool undertones.

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03

Shade 01 : A deep bright red that can be built up to full coverage.

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 01

Swatches:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03 & 01 (Swatch)

Lip swatches:

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 01

Bbia Velvet Lipstick- shade 03

Thumbs up for :

• Beautiful luxurious red packaging 
• 5 gorgeous shades to select from
• Full color pay off at single swipe, no need to layer up
• Gives a soft velvet finish
• Creamy formula doesn't tug or feel harsh on lips
• Long staying time of over 6-8 hours 
• Fades away to an even tint

Thumbs down for:

• Availability is an issue.
• Same packaging color for all tubes. 
• No names just numbers of the colors. 
• Everything written in korean makes it hard for international customers.

Price and availability

The Babia Velvet finish Lipsticks are available for $5 at gmarket.com.It is also available at Ebay and Ali Express (Prices vary according to seller) You should ask the sellers if the provide with world wide Shipping.

My Rating :

I would give these a whooping 4/5. There no problem with the product,  just the availability issue might not appeal every one. 

WHAT FINISH YOU LIKE THE MOST IN LIPSTICKS?  DO YOU LIKE THE FINISH AND COVERAGE THESE LIPSTICKS PROVIDE?  DO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

Stay blessed
Sherry k
xoxo

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NOVEMBER FAVORITES

Better late than never, whatcha girls say? Last time I was determined to post the November favorites by 30th!  Well its 14th today, my bad. But as you can see I have been going around a lot and people aren't the patient ones usually, hope you guys get my point.  There has to be a rant post coming up soon as there came times when i was seriously pissed at people's attitude. I mean seriously, they want an event report before the event itself happens, wierdos :-/

That being vented out, lets move to the little list of monthly favorites that I put up.  Usually people tell me why do I stick to just 5 or 6 products in a favorites post. Ummm its supposed to FAVORITES post, so basically I short list the things that worked best in the last month(s)  instead of putting up everything I used.  

So lets start shooting! 

1.CLEAN & CLEAR Essentials Moisturizer :

Whoever introduced me to this, I am forever indebted to you my angel!  I have pretty bad dry patched skin in winters that actually flakes off and stings when I put anything on it.  And major dilemma, if I moisturize it breaks out.  I have been using this moisturizer for a while now and trust me not even a single pimple showed its face.  The consistency is runny and not at all greasy.  It absorbs completely, leaving the skin soft and moisturized without greasiness.  Thumbs up to this baby! 

2.Maybelline Baby Lips Dr.Rescue - Coral Crave:

I have dry chapped lips throughout the year which make me look like a dehydration patient, so i need to keep lip balm at hand all the time.  Maybelline Baby Lips has been in my stash for a while but i lt was okay-ish, if you know what I mean. I saw this one on a facebook page and just added to my cart on a whim. But this one is super moisturizing, with added menthol that gives that tickling sensation that's absolutely soothing.  I apply it all day long and my lips have been behaving really well lately.  Highly recommended. 

3. The Balm Mary Lou Manizer :

This baby needs no introduction. This cult favorite made its way into my stash quite late but still i am glad I took a leap of faith and got it. Its heavily pigmented and a little goes long long loooong way, infact one dip goes for whole face!  If you are into the Strobing craze I say go for it!  Even if you like subtle highlighting, just keep a light hand and give it a go, just for once.  

4. L. A Girl Pro Conceal Concealer - Classic Ivory:

This one is undoubtedly a wonder in a tube!  Just press a little and dab around and voila!  All CONCEALED. I basically use this as my under eye brightener, rather than concealer but its subtle peach undertone hides my little bit of dark circles just perfectly while highlighting.  Just top off with some loose powder and enjoy a crease free under eye concealer! 

5. NYX Jumbo Pencil - Milk:

Just 3 words GO GET IT!  If you want your eye makeup to POP, i say don't even waste a nano second. This one makes the perfect eye base and helps showing true colors of your makeup. Plus its formula is just perfect that doesn't crease and keeps the makeup intact for longer periods.  Plus if you like white waterline, this has the soft tip that doesn't poke into the eye, plus the creamy formula makes its easy just to apply in one stroke. 

6. Masarrat Misbah Makeup Lip Varnish-Uptown Girl :

MM Makeup has been the talk of the town for a while now and there seems to be no stopping them for all the amazing stuff they brought to pakistani makeup industry.  The lip varnish made to my favorites list a bit late because of its really moisturizing formula. I have been into the matte lips bandwagon lately, lately but in winters, I like to switch between the formulas, and then lip varnish turns out to be my favorite.  With that yummy vanilla fragrance and rich moisturizing, I skip my lip balm before its use.  Even after wearing off, you can still feel that your lips have been left really moisturized. Get it for the winters at least!! 

I hope you guys like the post.  Do give them a try and let me know if they worked for you as well as they work for me. If you already have used any of the above do let me know even then too.

Stay blessed
Sherry k
xoxo

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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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TAMASHA premiere at Luxus Grand Cinema - An affair to remember

Watching movies in cinema has been fun and exciting for everything is so amplified there, one can just drift away from reality and have some fantasy time. But still the environment and ambiance of the cinema plays a major role in the experinece. Recently,  I attended the red carpet premiere of a Bollywood flick TAMASHA, hosted by Troika Events &  PR in lahore. Here is a little account on the star studded affair and yes my take on the cinema as well.

The Event:

  On Thusday 26 November 2015 the premiere of a Bollywood movie TAMASHA, with a promising cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone was organized at the Luxus Grand Cinema Lahore by team Troika Events and PR . The premiere was a well attended affair where models, actors and socialites were spotted.

Celebrities Spotted at the Premiere ( PC: Troika Events & PR)

Everything was well organised and  beautiful, well fitted arrangements were done at the venue.

The Red Carpet ( PC: Troika Events & PR)

About the Cinema:

Luxus Grand Cinemas started its operations in January 2015 and is the only cinema in Lahore which is located inside a hotel. The three screen multiplex has digital 3D screens, with a state of the art 7.1 surround sound system and is situated in Luxus Grand Hotel.

Previously, the cinema did not receive much appreciation, so some major renovations were done and with the Premiere of the movie TAMASHA, It was sort of a Relaunch as well.

To make a movie memorable, a comfortable experience is necessary. With a well lit lobby and couterous staff to a generously spacious seating and well maintained temprature (yes, making kt super cold or super warm pisses me off Big time), it was a great cinema where you can have some fun with you family and friends.

Overall the experience was amazing. 

Would I be going back to that cinema for movies next time you may ask.  Well its a definite YES from my side. For that luxury experience, I might even be choosing it most of the time.

About the movie:

 I have always been a fan of Ranbir Kapoor as an actor who delivers whatever role he is required of. TAMASHA revolves around a young man living in the world of stories and himself is a great story teller, but as per society norms he is required to play the role of an average product manager. While Deepika comes in as someone who knows what he really is and makes him realize too.  The story is old but the execution and unfolding of the story with some beautiful locations and different music makes it a delight to watch.  So if you are looking forward to see some different movie this weekend, this is the one for you.

Lastly, Thank you Team Troika Events and PR, especially Momin Ali for having me at the event.

Momin Ali Munshi, The Guy Behind the Event ( PC: Troika Events & PR)

Stay blessed
Sherry k
Xoxo

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