Blissful Life...

Believe it or not but life in Dubai is Divine!!! I know i haven't been blogging but i ain't guilty about it :p (lol), and that is because I've been busy shopping! BLISS!!!

The saddest thing i found out so far is that Urban Decay and NARS aren't sold here anymore, even though the sales women told me that these are pretty fast moving brands. It's just the old stock that they are trying to sell off right now :(:(:(
A lot of Benefit products are out of stock and the left overs are being sold off since they are coming up with a new packaging.


Besides all this I bought products from MUFE, MAC, Too Faced, Bourjois, NARS, Sigma and Konad!!!

The DSF is about to start on the 20th of Jan. so looking forward to it too...

Will post the haul pics soon!!!

Till then,

Stay Gorgeous,
Yummy Mummy!

VLCC Kajal...

I am a Kajal(kohl) fanatic and so the type of  products I use "inside" my eyes are of great importance to me! Also my kajal should be dark... very dark actually!

Before VLCC Kajal i used to go for the usual Hashmi Kajal which i feel right now, is pretty average compared to the VLCC Kajal.

AED 15 wt:4.9 grams

When it comes to herbal brands, I completely trust VLCC. It is an India based, international high end brand, which has had ambassadors like the great actress Shabana Azmi (on extreme left) and Vandana Luthra (the owner of VLCC) in the middle.
Read here about VLCC (Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves)

I had joined VLCC for a Toning Treatment and got complimentary discounts on the salon services, and while getting my hair cut and my favorite Paraffin Mani Pedi done the sales lady at the counter showed me a few products that caught my interest. One of them was the VLCC Kajal Tube. I asked her if this one was dark and worth buying. Well she had to say yes, right? After all that's what she was here for! But i took a chance...

What caught my interest was that it contained products which acually brighten your eye. It contains liquorice root extract, natural essence of almond oil, netra anjan, triphala, camphor and indian gooseberry(amla). Liquorice root extract cools your eyes, giving them that perfect shine and almond oil brightens your eyes while triphala helps maintain good vision.

The tube also says that it relaxes your eyes without smudging, though i wouldn't agree on the 'without smudging' part. The kajal does smudge fairly, which I believe is because of the intense dark color and the creamy texture.

The color is extremely dark and intense. The application is smooth. It has a mildy oily/creamy texture. It lasts for a pretty long time (approx 4 to 6 hours). It doesn't irritate the eye and since I'm a contact lens wearer, thankfully no allergies too.
This product is totally herbal and thus safe to use.

So, do you love dark intense eyes? Do you have a favorite kohl/kajal? Lemme know....!

Stay Gorgeous,

Mikyajy Black 1

Hey girls,

I know its been a long time since i posted something, thanks for your tolerance though, and a special thanks to the people who have been there through these tough times.
My baby has been unwell and is still under the weather. I got some time out today to do this little review I've been waiting to do for a long time...

Mikyajy was launched in 1999 and is one of the leading cosmetic brands in the Middle East. Mikyajy products include color cosmetics, skin care products and make up tools.


The Mikyajy Black 1 comes in a black tin box and is an awesome package for people who love dramatic black eyes. 

The set includes:

• A Line and Shadow Pencil.
• A Dip Eyeliner
• Mascara
• Eye Crayon
• Eyeshadow

The colors are highly pigmented and do not fade if worn throughout the day.
The eyeshadow is very intense, think MAC Carbon
The Line and Shadow Pencil is double ended with a smudge brush on the other end. This is an excellent kohl and stays put! I like my kajal really dark and this is the one for me!
I wouldn't rave much about the Mascara. It darkens your lashes though making them look pretty dense. Doesn't do much with the length...
The Jumbo Eye Crayon is a nice multi-use product. It can be used as a kajal or an eyeshadow, it gives a nice smudgy effect.

 

I bought it around less than a year ago for 150 Dirhams from Al Safeer Mall, Sharjah but you can find it almost at any mall in the U.A.E. I'm not sure if you'd find it outside the Middle East though... I feel its a good cheap alternative to other expensive brands and a set of 5 for 150AED is not a bad deal at all :D

Here's a video by Mikyajy on how to use the Black 1 tin



So do you have a Mikyajy favorite? Have you heard of Mikyajy and is it available where you live? Lemme know... Till then....


Stay Gorgeous,

O.P.I Fall Winter 2010 Collection.

Drools!!!

Isn't this the sexiest nail color collection EVER!
Inspired by the Swiss Alps... ravishing reds, sparkling silvers and golds, lovely lilacs, lush greens and SEXY BLUES!!!
YUMMY!!!!
Do I sound crazy? Nevermind! :p
I still want one of each! :(

Already out in August!
Me Loves!


Stay Gorgeous,

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer

L'oreal  Paris claims this primer to give you an instantly refined complexion.

This product won an award from Allure's 2010 Best of Beauty nominations too!

 
What this primer does:

• Minimizes the look of pores and fine lines for a soft-focus finish.
• Skin looks smoother and feels resurfaced.
• Can be used alone or under makeup.

Has anyone used this primer yet?? If so, then what are your opinions? Until then...

Stay Gorgeous,

Sally Hansen Healing Beauty 18 Hour* Lip Treatment

          

   Color - 07 Clear Raisin

Product Features:

• Sally Hansen 18 Hour Lip Treatment.
• Continual 18 Hour Care.
• Contains 2X Revitalizing Retinol, Grape seed Oil and Mango.
• Time released formula delivers superior moisturization hour after hour.

I am a Sally Hansen loyal. The products actually are what they claim to be! 

I bought it from Souq online in Dubai for Dhs.18 and this is my second tube! The product claims to treat, repair, condition and heal your lips for up to 18 hours and it makes your lips beautifully supple!!! 

It glides on very easily, using a small lip applicator and lasts for quite a long time. Its not sticky on the lips either.

It contains Retinol, Grape seed Oil and Mango, which work together to rehydrate your lips, while Allantoin soothes sore lips.
There is also a time release formula which means that these super ingredients are released slowly over a period of time.

Although it says "clear", when you apply it, it gives you a slight tint of color.

Frequent reapplication is necessary to keep that all day soft and supple feeling, and it's easy to carry in your makeup bag too... A good, well priced lip treatment which keeps your lips soft and kissable!!

So if any of you are suffering from dry cracked lips...this product is for you!

Stay Gorgeous,

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact - Bronze

Remember i told you guys about nagging my husband to buy me the Shimmer Brick Eye Palette and the Shimmer Brick Compact while he was on the plane??? Well as promised here's the review for the compact.

The first Shimmer Brick Compact Palette introduced by Bobbi Brown was this one. And after it became the top rated product in the Bobbi Brown range, a few other, not to forget, even better compact palettes were created. I wish i had them all!!! Check them out HERE.

Now this compact comes in a beautiful palette of five pearly shades, which can be either easily blended together or if you wish can be used as a single color on your face as a blush, bronzer, highlighter or even as an eyeshadow. The best part is, this product comes with an original Bobbi Brown blending/powder brush too.

I and this product have been inseparable since i got it. It's long lasting, does not powder off if worn throughout the day and it gives a soft bronze glow to my NC30 skin. Its not "orange-y" either like most of the bronzers are.

The only negative thing I've heard is a lot of fair skinned people complain about the compact being a bit too much for their skin but otherwise it's awesome for Asian skin tones. Then again do go by with the "less is more" motto with this one. You wouldn't wan to look too bronzed up ;)

So, do you own a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact? If so, which ones? What do you think of them? I would love to hear your opinion...

Stay Gorgeous,