Best Foundation for your Skin

Heya my lovelies,
How you all have been doin?


Oh my goodness! if you follow me on Instagram you would know that i work for NARS Cosmetics in Sephora-Dubai, i have been working for them for more than a year now.. I have to tell you guys, its a super amazing experience to work here, you get to meet so many ppl and they all love to listen to the makeup advices I was willing to give and because it kept me working and busy day n night.... Phew! i haven't had the chance to blog (apologies) but I'm back and back with so much to talk about..

Starting off with basics of makeup - FOUNDATION..

Its so important to choose a right foundation for yourself because no matter how good your eyeshadow, contour, blusher, lip colors are without a good foundation they don't even reflect on your face.

Its so important to know your skin type & accordingly choose the right foundation for urself as you prefer.

Below I have provided the foundations really really good for the skin type, i have tried them personally; as I have dry skin, so the NARS sheer glow is my absolute favorite, Cant live without it and for the Combination to Oily skin, Tried on my Clients - They love it and they love me too for advising them the perfect products for their skin..

DRY SKIN
Premium Brand - NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
Drugstore Brand - Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

NORMAL/COMBINATION SKIN
Premium Brand - NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
Drugstore Brand - Too Faced Born this Way Foundation

OILY SKIN
Premium Brand - MAC Studio Tech
Drugstore Brand - REVLON COLORSTAY

These foundations listed above are all Medium to Full Coverage and glide smoothly on skin without being patchy or cakey..
Try them yourself to know the difference in life :)

Hope you find the info useful and this helps you choose the right product for yourself...
Please comment below for any questions or concerns
Glad to help..

Good Luck

Ciao

Love
Neha xoxo

2 Minute Miracle Ice Gel..

Hey Lovelies!! How u all doin?

Okay! Today's post is about this new product I came across and it blew my mind..(not yet launched- Haha! Talk abt the benefits of following a blog, you know things before the world does)...It's called a 2 Minute Miracle Gel by JM Ocean Avenue.. And I must say 'What a Product'!!😍

That little jar really does what is says Cleanses, Rejuvenates and Invigorates Skin.

It's a clear gel which needs to be applied, let it stay for 2 minutes, circular motion massage to remove all of that dirt, excess oil and dead skin off ur face/neck like magic then rinse and pat dry which leaves your skin seriously clean, soft and glowing...

Tried the product on my frends and their faces were clean and glowing!😊

I know it's not a close up and I forgot to take a before pic too... Ahh! This is what happens when u get all excited 😁

But believe me, the amount dead skin this product can take off, I'm so impressed the way it got the dirt off the skin especially around the nose area, which is not an easy spot plus that's where the most oil/dirt gets collected...

I'm so glad I found this product, it's definitely a go-to and a must-have!!

It's definitely on my August Favs List now 😊

The product will soon be available to purchase.... Will surely keep you all posted 😉 

Until then,

Stay Beautiful ❤️

Love 💋

Neha xoxo  

5 Best Concealers Ever!!

Hi Girlies!! 

Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak! Hope you all had an amazing time with your family and friends...

Ramadan and Eid kept me busy, but without any delay - Here are the best products to hide those tired eyes!!


Best Under Eye Concealers!!


Bobbi Brown Corrector and Concealer

This peach tinted concealer is perfect for dark circles under the eyes as it counteracts the blueness (orange/peach is the opposite of blue on the color  wheel, therefore the colors balance each other out). Correctors work differently than traditional concealers in that they are colored- specifically for correcting a specific issue (ie blueness under the eyes looking like dark shadows or circles). The gel like consistency is perfect for under the eyes. It won’t cake up or look too dry. It glides easily, isn’t too thick, and covers extremely well.

To apply I simply take my ring finger and swipe the smallest amount under my eyes before I apply my foundation. If you don’t wear foundation, then you will simply need a color close to your skin which is not peach, As the Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit, you will love every bit of using this product.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat

Even though this is actually claimed to be a “skin brightener”, but it works well as just a plain ole’ concealer. ;) I use this under the eyes, BUT I apply after my foundation. You do not need this in addition to correctors, as you don’t want to apply too much product, especially under the delicate eye area.

The consistency of this is a bit creamy versus a gel, but it isn’t so thick to where it emphasizes any wrinkles or crevices. If you don’t have bad dark circles, then this should be plenty coverage for you.  I suggest getting a shade lighter than your skin to help brighten up the area.

To apply, gently sweep this under the eyes after applying foundation. Or you can apply straight to bare skin if you wish to skip foundation, just be sure to blend really well.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

This is without doubt the best drugstore concealer ever! This comes in a tube and has a wand much like a lipgloss would. It’s easy to apply and blends into the skin smoothly and evenly. It’s a thin, liquid formula that covers and hides imperfections incredibly well. It also hides dark under eye circles, no problem. This concealer is available in 6 different shades catering for either pink or yellow undertones. The best way to apply this is to sweep it under the eyes or around the nose where you need it and blend it with either your ring finger or concealer brush.

This has a smooth formula and doesn't get at all cakey. It does have a slight smell but is nothing offensive or too harsh. I find this is a great dupe for the YSL Touche Éclat. This is ideal for those days when you don’t want to wear a full face of foundation but still want to cover any darkness or imperfections you may have.

Best Concealers for Blemishes!!

MAC Studio Finish Concealer

The difference between undereye concealers and blemish concealers is simply the texture: concealers that work best on blemishes have a thicker, creamier texture. I love this MAC one as it covers incredibly well and doesn’t look cakey like some cream concealers can. It comes in a convenient little pot which is great for travel, and it is available in a variety of different shades.

Makeup For Ever Camouflage Cream

This palette was my first love for concealers! I love how well it covers the blemishes and how it doesn’t get cakey. The texture is almost exactly like MAC’s Studio Finish, but it includes 5 shades in one sleek palette, perfect for custom blending. 

To apply, I dab my finger (clean finger *cough cough*) into the concealer and dab over the blemish. Do NOT swipe as it will streak instead of covering the blemish, especially if it is raised.

If you need just a little coverage under the eyes, this could work, but be sure to apply with a concealer brush so you get a super thin layer.

Let me what you think about these products in the comments section below! 

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Stay Beautiful :) 

Neha xoxo

5 Makeup Tricks to Steal

The more you know how to utilize your beauty tools, the more fun you can have (not to mention, the more money you’ll save). 
Here are some of my favorites simple tips n tricks that anyone can do, that’ll make you feel—and look—like a pro. 

1. The Matte Factor: You can turn any lipstick matte by adding a small amount of powder blush on top. Apply lipstick, blot with a tissue, and pat blush on top with your finger until it's fully matte. This is a perfect way to test matte texture to see if you like it while utilizing products you already have. 

2. Ms. Mix-A-Lot: You can easily make an at home tinted moisturizer by mixing your foundation with your daily moisturizing cream. This will thin out the texture of your makeup when you want sheer coverage, and hydrate your skin at the same time.

3. Double Duty Eyes: Did you know mascara can double as an eyeliner? Smudge some mascara from your wand on your hand, and apply as a liner with a brush to the lash line. Finish with 3 coats of the same mascara on the lashes. This is a great tip for traveling. 

4. Instant Brow Lift: Highlight brows with concealer and blend with a foundation brush. By placing concealer around the brows and blending, you add shape and lift, without an eye-raising bill from the plastic surgeon. 

5. Cheeky Fix: Lipstick can double as a cream blush when you're in a bind. There was this one time and I left my blushes in a different makeup bag that wasn't with me. I used a soft peach lipstick blended on the cheek instead, and voila: instant cream blush!

Have any clever makeup tricks of your own? Fill us in below!

Stay Beautiful xoxo
Neha <3

How to Makeover your SUMMER Beauty Bag

Stay Beautiful <3

Neha xoxo

How to beat oily skin woes in summer

With the scorching sun and heat of summer, we end up washing our 'shiny' faces so often that does more damage than good. 

According to Rod Anker, creative director of Monsoon Salon and Spa, over-cleansing really dehydrates the skin, signaling the body to produce more oil. 

Anker also advises that one should get cooling facials as they refresh and cleanse the skin without drying it.

And as for me, I learnt this trick of rubbing ice on my skin from my mother which not only feels good in the heat but also reduces the pores. 

So tell me some of your favorite summer beauty tricks :)

Stay Cool n Beautiful <3

Neha xoxo

Fa Floral Protect range *new collection*

Hi Darlings! How are you all doin?

Today has been an incredible morning to attend the 'just in time for summer' product, 

German beauty care brand Fa has launched Floral Protect, a new collection of irresistible floral scents that anyone would love to wear all summer long!!

Adding to the info; What's more the range benefits from a cutting-edge fragrance activation technology, so that you can count on 48-hour protection; as well as a new a liquid emulsion formula that eradicates any embarrassing white marks or stains on your clothes after application.. (Now aint that amazing)

With its distinctly bright, sweet and fruity notes, optimistic tone and 48 hours of floral fabulous protection, the Fa floral Protect range is the perfect scent for the days n nights ahead and also the secret to feeling Fantastic this summer! 

Product Info:

Fa Floral Protect Poppy & Bluebell Deo Spray AED 10.95 (150ml) and AED 13.95 (200ml)

Fa Floral Protect Poppy & Bluebell Roll-On AED  9.95

Fa Floral Protect Orchid & Viola Deo Spray AED 10.95 (150ml) and AED 13.95 (200ml)

Fa Floral Protect Orchid & Viola Roll-on AED 9.95

 

For more details; visit their Facebook Page - Fa Arabia or their website - http://fa.com

Thank you tishtash Team for a Lovely Event...

 

So this summer keep smellin good and Stay Beautiful :*

Neha <3  xoxo

MAY GLAMBOX 2014

Hey Glamistas!!

This May, due to popular demand, GlamBox is delighted to announce that they will once again be tying up with Benefit, to create another Glamista-exclusive, Benefit box. The box will not only feature a selection of Benefit’s most popular beauty products, but will also be the launch platform for a brand new Benefit's revolutionary product that is yet to be released worldwide – and Glambox subscribers will be the first ones to see the absolutely wonderful product that won't be available to the Retail Market until 1st July!

Let's begin the BENEFIT of this GlamBox :

• Step 1: The POREfessional – Immediate minimizing of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Silky and oil-free, this balm contains Vitamin E and helps make-up stay put.

Review: Works really well as the face base, and keeps the makeup on for a longer time.. But its not as oil-free as I thought!!
Rate: 3.8 out of 5

• Step 2: Fake Up – cover up goes incognito with this best-selling and hydrating crease-control concealer. Packed with Vitamin E, your dark circles won't peak out now.

     

Review: Works absolutely amazing, glides on so well. The best part which I personally like, it conceals and moisturizes at the same time. Its not a full coverage concealer but it gives a lovely natural beauty kinda look.. So I'm totally in love with it!! A Must-Have for minimal beauty lovers..

Rate: 5/5 

• Step 3: Big Easy – A multi balancing complexion perfector, that not only balances moisture and controls oil, but also gives a lightweight and velvety powder-like finish. The ultimate beauty balancing act.

Applied at 9 AM

It kinda started to wear out by 12pm

Review: Bigger Than BB; product makes sure it sticks to what it claims! works well on skin when used with fingers (personal opinion), If being indoors all day, then better to use this than a foundation, it also sits very light on skin..

Rate: 4/5

• Step 4: They’re Real Push-Up Liner –  The moment we’ve all been waiting for – Benefit’s revolutionary new product!  So – what's so good about it? Well, apparently it’s the first ever lash-hugging gel liner in a pen with a super soft custom angled tip.  Five years in the making, they're real push-up gel liner solves the biggest dilemma of beauty - Eyeliner application!

Applied at 9am then checked by 12pm - This pic was taken at 3:15 pm (still in good shape)

Checked back at 6:30 pm

Checked back at 9pm and still at an amazing shape 

Review: After applying it – I realized that it was much easier for me to get the product on super close to my lash line. I also noticed that that it was super long-wearing!  To apply, you need to twist base once to push up the gel liner to the soft AccuFlex tip!  When applied, the product doesn't smudge or melt at all – it dries super, super fast! <3 ... I timed the product for honest review and it worked really well, this product stayed on put for 12 hours straight, not any longer bcoz I had to remove it, Lol :D but I'm sure it would have stayed for even 24 hours (not sure).. And I also should let you know, I wasn't indoors all day - so it absolutely survived the crazy 'Dubai Heat' as well, which is absolutely incredible and deserves an applaud to the creators.

Rate: 6/5 

• Step 5: They’re Real Mascara – lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts and separates without smudging or drying out. Award-winning and featured on Cosmo’s 10 Best Mascaras 2012.

Review: This mascara gives nice volume but doesn't curl or lift the lashes. The picture above is with just One Coat- it was already a tiny bit chunky (personal opinion), If given more coats it definitely would have got clumpy and heavy. The product is nice but only when you are in a hurry in the mornings or late for work/school or something then this comes really handy, coz it doesn't smudge all day and keeps the volume.  * And one more I like about the product is the tip of the wand, (its a little similar to the Givenchy PhenomenEyes Mascara) which gets a lot easier to apply mascara on the lower lashes and the inner corners.

Rate: 3.5/5

So, what do you think of this month’s GlamBox everybody? 

Do leme know in the comments below, it'll make my day :)

Stay Beautiful :*

Neha <3

AMAZING BANANA MASK RECIPES

Rich in vitamin A and potassium, bananas are a nourishing and moisturizing natural skin care ingredient.

Women of the Caribbean and South America have long used mashed bananas as a home remedy for dry skin and hair.Banana face masks help keep skin super soft and smooth and are the perfect homemade beauty treatment for those with dry and sensitive skin.

BANANA MASK For Sensitive Skin

Ingredients:
1 whole Banana
2 teaspoon Almond Oil
1 Egg Yolk

Directions:
Mix ingredients to a smooth pulp.

Leave it on your face for 20 minutes After use warm water to pat on your face than splash off with cold water.

Make sure apply your moisturizer, after you pat your face dry.


BANANA Mask for Wrinkles
Use this face mask once a week, it will help to keep your wrinkles away.

Ingredients:
1/2 banana, mashed
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Egg yolk

Directions:
Mix ingredients to a smooth pulp.
Apply to your face.... Leave on for 30 - 40 minutes
Rinse with warm water. Apply some of your favorite moisturizer on the face.
RELAX AND ENJOY 

And remember to Stay Beautiful...

Love,
Neha <3