Miniso | Capsule Liquid Lipstick in # 03

Have You Felt This Texture Yet?

Lipstick lovers, gather 'round! 

I have swatched, swiped and scrutinized countless lip products in my quest for the perfect one. However, I recently found an amazing lipstick texture that was one of the most unique I have ever experienced. It is the Miniso Capsule Liquid Lipstick in the shade # 3.

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Miniso Capsule Liquid Lipstick

Miniso Capsule Liquid Lipstick (with flash)

Forget your standard creams, mattes, and glossy finishes. This isn't just another variation on the themes we are already familiar with - it is a completely new texture. It’s a velvety, almost whipped consistency, a bit hard to describe. 

Why Is This Texture So Special?

Every makeup store I go to is full of lipsticks, and it is rare to find something that genuinely stands out. Miniso has been one of my favorite brands for unique finds. (I even bought an umbrella from there recently! :) I really liked the shade which became the reason of the purchase. In the beginning i was skeptical about the longevity as the texture seems soft and easily fading. Yet, it is not just the way it looks; it's the way it feels. It’s one of the most unique textures I've ever encountered. As far as the stay is concerned - it stays on the lips for long! I usually build up the color by re-apply 2, 3 times with my fingers instead of the brush. 

My Verdict

Miniso Capsule Liquid Lipstick in the shade # 3 isn't just another addition to our makeup bag; it’s a conversation starter. It’s a reminder that beauty can be both beautiful and innovative. If you're looking for a lipstick that breaks the mold, this unique texture is definitely worth exploring. 

Have you experienced any truly unique lipstick textures lately? 

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Gatsby Glamour : Rude Cosmetics Roaring 20's Eyeshadow Palette

Gatsby Glamour!

Step back in time with the Rude Cosmetics Roaring 20's Eyeshadow Palette ! This vibrant and glamorous palette is a nod to the iconic style of the 1920s, offering a stunning array of colors to recreate those iconic flapper looks. I recently had the opportunity to purchase this palette from the Vegas PK store in Islamabad and created stunning looks with this palette.

First Impressions:

• Packaging: The palette itself is inspired by retro glamour. The Art Deco-inspired design, complete with gold accents, is stylish and sturdy. I just love the gold dress worn by the figure on the packaging. 
• Color Story: The Roaring 20's palette boasts a diverse range of shades, from shimmering golds to deep burgundies and sultry greens. There's something here for everyone, whether you prefer subtle daytime looks or dramatic evening glam.

Pigmentation and Blendability:

• Pigmentation: The eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented, requiring only a light touch to deliver intense color payoff.
• Blendability: The formula is surprisingly smooth and blends effortlessly, allowing for easy creation of both soft washes of color and dramatic smokey eyes.

Shades to Note:

• "Cat's Meow": A perfect champagne shimmer for highlighting the brow bone and inner corners.
• "Swell": A stunning pink with a subtle shimmer, perfect for creating pretty & cute eyes.
• "Live Wire": A vibrant red with a touch of gold shimmer, perfect for adding a touch of drama to any look.

Overall:

The Rude Cosmetics Roaring 20's Eyeshadow Palette is a must-have for any makeup lover. The high-quality formula, stunning color story, and glamorous packaging make it a true standout. Whether you're a seasoned makeup artist or just starting your collection, this palette is sure to become a favorite.

Pro Tip: Use a dampened brush to intensify the color payoff of the shimmers for a truly dazzling effect.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Have you tried the Rude Cosmetics Roaring 20's Eyeshadow Palette? 

Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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New: L'Oreal Paris La Palette Nude Beige 02

Hello Lovelies,

My makeup collection is incomplete without an everyday eyeshadow palette. I can compromise on a formal eye shadow palette but not a regular one. I personally love matte eye shadows even on formal occasions with a hint of shimmer. Hence I am always inclined towards matte palettes and a lot of browns and neutrals. I had no clue that L'Oreal Paris had launched eyeshadow palettes until I came across the La Palette Nude Beige 02. This seemed like a must-have' instantly! Here's why..

"L'Oreal Paris Color Riche La Palette Nude Beige consists of a symphony of nude tones specifically chosen by our make-up designers to create your own glamorous and sophisticated nude eye look."

The 'Beige' La Palette Nude is a gorgeous range earthy tones and nice warm neutral shades, my all time favorite, perfect to create everyday natural looks and even deep brown smoky eyes for evenings. I heard it is pretty close to the YSL Couture Variation Palette. Like most eyeshadow palettes, it comes in slim, black compact casing ideal for travelling and easy to carry around. Name of the palette is written in front and also has a picture of what the eyeshadows look like at the back. Inside it has a nice, big mirror and a double-ended eyeshadow brush with L'Oreal embossed on it.

The La Palette Nude Beige 02 has a total of 10 shades out of which 6 are matte and 4 are shimmer. Quality of the eyeshadows does not disappoint. These are well pigmented and creamy in texture blending nicely with each other. These can also be used with a wet brush though I have not tried this out myself as yet. I usually use the lighter shades of browns along with the highlighter for daytime. The deeper shades of matte browns are perfect for the crease and to create evening looks. The shimmer eyeshadow (second from left) brightens up the eyes especially when I apply this to the inner corner of the eyes, it is one of my eyeshadow favorites from the palette. I have also tried to use the gold-yellow eyeshadow (fifth from left) as highlighter for my cheeks. It looks gorgeous and subtle especially if you are looking for just a hint of shimmer during the day. The only eyeshadow I did not quite like is the blue-black one (right most). It is a dull black, darker than grey but lighter than black which actually is of no use to me. I like my black eye shadows to be very deep and pigmented (think MAC Carbon). However, there is minimal fallout which is such a plus point and even if there is any it went away easily.

Overall, La Palette Nude Beige 02 is a very handy palette. It is slightly over priced but I personally think the quality is really good compared to other similar palettes therefore I would recommend that you take a look at it next time you come across the L'Oreal Paris counter.

Have you tried this palette yet?  

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The Body Shop | Mini Haul

Hi lovelies,

Upon my recent stopover at The Body Shop I picked two things absolutely randomly. I tried to get out of my comfort zone and 'safe' shades to try out something new. This included a new lipstick shade I usually do not prefer and a cheek shade I want to try out as a 'bronzer' (yep!).

Color Crush Lipstick in   140 Make My Heart Gleam

All-In_One Cheek Color in   09 Truffle

                                           Color Crush Lipstick in   140 Make My Heart Gleam

Starting off with Color Crush Lipstick in the shade 140 Make My Heart Gleam, it comes in a nice plastic packaging. The cap of these Color Crush lipsticks reflect the color category of the shade inside, so it's either pink, orange or mauve. Ever since I started experimenting with orange shades in lipsticks I have found really beautiful shades that look as natural on my skin tone as some pink shades too. One of my recent favorites is from the same Color Crush lipstick range in the shade 105 Coral Cutie.

140 Make My Heart Gleam is a beautiful peachy shade with strong range undertones. It is loaded with tons of gold glitter and shimmery finish. It is incredibly pigmented so I do not intend to use it alone as a lipstick shade. When I bought it, the idea was to either blend it with another lipstick shade or to use a bit of it on top of the main lipstick for a glamours look, perfect for evenings. I think it was a good choice, the texture is soft, creamy and quite moisturizing. It has a hint of scent which is I find really pleasant. Wear time of lipsticks usually vary from person to person but I personally feel the shade starts to fade in 3 hours leaving behind the gold shimmer.

                                                      All-In_One Cheek Color in   09 Truffle

Since - to date I haven't been able to figure out how to contour your cheeks with a bronzer without ending up with tons of it all over your face - I still haven't given up. This time my approach is to go for a matte shade (any - eye shadow, blusher etc) in a light brown shade and use it with my blusher to create the look. For this I chose All-In-One Cheek Color in 09 Truffle. Since, in this case as well, I have used two blusher shades from the same range 05 Bubblegum and 04 Marshmellow. I've had great experience with both these shades therefore trying 09 Truffle in terms of consistency and matte was easy. 

09 Truffle is a light brown shade with neutral under tones and matte finish. Its supposed to be used as blusher but I think it would work great as a contour shade. I love the shade and the fact that its buildable without the risk of over-going it which works great for me! I also absolutely love how the shade stays its original color and gives that natural look rather than turning into orange-ish or dark brown. That for me (or anyone) is a makeup disaster! 

As seen on my Instagram Pretty.Gloss

I am experimenting with both the products and cant speak enough of the product quality. Do let me know if you have used any of these two products from The Body Shop or from the same range.

How do you wear your bronzer and glitter lipstick?

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The 'Perfect' Red | Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Cherry Candy

Hello lovelies!

I am a big time pink lipstick girl. While the entire world might be crazy about those sexy red lips I feel a bit nervous around red reason being that I never felt red looked better or even equally pretty on me than shades of pink. Maybe I never found the perfect red shade of lipstick until now! Behold - Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Cherry Candy. The perfect red for me!

Limited Edition translucent lip color in fruity flavors. Fresh color meets smooth shine in a sensational way! 

While casually swatching shades of lipsticks from different brands I came across Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Cherry Candy after trying most all shades of lipsticks in the rack! While most of the shades were amazing, Cherry Candy was just beautiful! This is the kind of red I just could not resist trying so I decided to take off my lipstick and try it out there and then (something that I do not really bother about when buying lipsticks. But hey, it was a red lipstick after all!). Love at first sight! The shade was perfect. It complimented my skin tone a lot and did not look too loud, something that I always fear wearing bold lip colors.

Photos with flash.

The packaging is really girly and attractive. The lipstick bullet is set in a silver base which is covered by a translucent pink lid. The sticker at the bottom reveals the lipstick name, number and shade as well. Though I always prefer matte lipsticks for they are long- lasting, Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Cherry Candy is basically a glossy lipstick. This makes it super easy to apply and also keeps the lips moisturized. I usually never apply any lipstick directly from the bullet. I usually either use my ring finger or a lipstick brush for better application. As I apply Cherry Candy I can see the sheer formula of the lipstick but the pigmentation is so rich that it quickly builds up to your heart's desire. Since I have naturally dry lips, this glossy lipstick does wonders and keeps them hydrated.

Tip: Before applying red or any other bold lip shade make sure you exfoliate your lips gently so that the lipstick looks smooth and neat. Try using your toothbrush gently over your lips while washing your face and pat dry with a towel. This will get rid of any dead skin on your dry, chapped lips.

IPhone6 photo without flash.

Daylight photo (via my Instagram pretty.gloss) with light application. 

My verdict: there is probably no shade that defines a woman's sensuality better than red. If you do not have a red lipstick, I strongly suggest you get one for yourself. For me, Maybelline's Cherry Candy has proven to be that perfect red. If you are a lip-gloss girl you would love this a million times more than your lipgloss as this range of lipsticks will give you high shine without the stickiness of a lipgloss. Moreover, it definitely has more staying power and would not stain your lips like other darker shades of lipsticks do. Do give it a try and look for your perfect shade. I would love to hear which one you picked. 

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L'Oreal | Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream

Hi Lovelies,

I have been introduced to BB creams by a friend of mine who had a similar liking for light coverage as myself. After using my favorite Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream couple of time I thought it would be nice to try something new to have more options. I had come across L'Oreal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream a few times and really liked the texture. This time when when I ran out of my current BB cream I thought I should give L'Oreal a try to see if it is a better option.

L'Oreal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream is meant to moisturize your skin leaving your skin glowing, your imperfections covered, skin tone more even, skin texture more refined and fight 10 signs of ageing.

Immediate Perfection & Anti-Ageing Action 

1. Covers Imperfections   2. Conceals Dark Circles   3. Illuminates Complexion 

4. Evens Skin Surface   5. Refines Skin Quality    6. Hydrates 24H   7. Reduces Wrinkles 

8. Firms Up Skin   9. Reduces Dark Spots   10. Protects against UV

What attracted me to buy L'Oreal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream was the fact that it was the first ever anti-ageing BB cream I had come across with a mentioned age range of 30 - 40 years. Any beauty product that has some kind of anti-ageing formula is a plus point for me. Hence, this is a unique BB cream that provides flawless complexion with additional benefits of anti-ageing skincare. It comes in a 50 ml plastic bottle with a pump. I generally like pump containers over jars since it gives you more control on product quantity and it is also more hygienic. This one is a bit tricky though, I have to be very careful when I press the pump otherwise I end up with a huge quantity on my palm!

Let's talk about application and coverage. The first time I applied L'Oreal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream over my face I end up with more product on my palm than I usually apply over my face. I tried to blend in most of it but failed to do so as it was just way too much. Then I did something that I really hate since it consumes a lot of time especially when I have to step out - I washed my face. Second attempt : I carefully pressed the pump and successfully managed to get the desired quantity. Once I applied it on my face I noticed it blended really well and had a smooth finish. The only problem : I found the shade a bit darker for my skin tone. When I tried it on at the L'Oreal counter it did look okay but I only tried on my wrist (as show below) and not on my face. Though it comes in only one shade as I was told therefore I am assuming light on the packaging did not really mean light shade rather light coverage. I am only assuming, I cannot be sure since whenever I purchase any foundation or BB cream that says light, it is either as per my skin tone or lighter but never darker. I believe I need to reconsider my shade testing methods as well since testing on the wrist can be tricky. This was the point where I was a little disappointed. As I had to attend an event that day I did notice my skin looking less bright due to the shade mismatch. The same showed in the photographs. I did not look tan or darker but my complexion did not look as bright as it usually does with my Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream.

Not my shade! 

My final verdict is that if you have a slightly darker skin tone this might work better on you since it is a good quality product with light coverage and will even out your complexion giving you a flawless finish. If you fancy having a hint of tan to your skin this might be a good option. For me, it is not something that has worked well in terms of the shade. I am thinking of trying it on my friend to see what are her views about it since we have similar skin tone.

Have you tried L'Oreal Revitalift Total Repair BB Cream?

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