Beauty Updates #5 | New Launches & Review

Hello Angels

I've decided to name my multiple review posts as 'Beauty Updates'. Keeping it very true to nature...lol!

Last week i gave few drugstore beauty launches a whirl. Lucky for me, there were no disappointments.. 

Excess Volume Mascara -
This Mascara comes with a 2 sided wand. 1 meant to add excess volume (base coat) and the other dark lacquer (top coat). Together they give a decent lift to your lashes without forming clumps. The hold stays for long too. It does nothing magical but gains average points, which for me is good enough for a drugstore launch. Cost AED77/USD20

Bourjois Faux & Fabulous Smoky Eye Lashes -
I must have used fake lashes not more than 4-5 times in 25 years! Simply because am not a huge fan nor can i take the pain to put them on. But when i can across these beauties from Bourjois i simply couldn't resist. The criss cross design with deferred lengths is meant to give intense and extra volume to lashes. Super excited to try these. Let me know if you've tried them on already. Cost AED49/USD15.

Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof Liner -
A new launch from Bourjois. These eye liners are jaw dropping-ly - gorgeous, metallic, pigmented and smooth. I got myself the shade '49 crazy about brown'. A metallic dark brown color.  Buttery creamy smooth, and highly highly pigmented. Each and every color is a must have. Lasts long and no smudging. I use it on my water line and take it to my lower lash line. The finished look is gorgeous!

Dream eye liner formula at a super affordable price. Don't we all love when that happens?? Cost AED38/USD9

Some good and great eye product find from drugstore. Do check them out next time at Max Factor or Bourjois counter, especially the eye liner!

Have a great weekend guys...

Love

Bourjois. X Formula & Other | Weekly Update

Hello Angels

Calling all nail polish lovers. Here are 2 awesome products that i would highly recommend. Tried and Tested. Let's get cracking into the details....;)

Bourjois Instant Dry Liquid

I love my polishes. The only part i hate (really hate!) is when i have to wait for them to dry. The 5-10min wait feels like forever. This usually involves me waving my hands in the air (a tribal dance act!) or me desperately blowing air onto them.

I've tried quick dry liquids from other brands but all failed to impress. Bourjois Instant Dry actually does what it claims to be! FAB! It leaves my nails all dry within seconds, Literally. Comes in a convenient cute bottle. A must buy!

US$10/AED 35
Available at Boots                                                                                             

X Formula Cleanser     
Next up is a product that will help you get those polishes off in a giffy! I've owned these for quite sometime now but never gave them a try until last evening. O My Gosh! i was impressed. Nail polish removers gets the job done but they may miss on a few spots towards the corners.

X Formula Nail cleanser can be used as a normal remover or since it is slightly more expensive compared to a regular cleanser, i use them to get rid of colors in those tricky corners. Apply the product where necessary and swipe it clean. Done. Not a spot left behind. 

I find them extremely handy, especially when removing dark colored lacquers. US$10/AED35. Available at Sephora. 

Arm Candy's
A non beauty favorite.
I love chic accessories. Statement ones. The 2 shown in pic were the most loved last month. I've been receiving loads of compliments on them as well.

The Orange one is from Guess. They do the same in Black and a gorgeous light green too. The other one is a local buy. The 2 makes a lovely combination.

Hope you guys like found this post useful. Have a lovely and safe weekend.


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Bourjois SO Laque Glossy & 1 Seconde | Review

Hello Angels

This week i tried out the Bourjois SO Laque Glossy and 1 seconde nail varnishes. To different types of nail paint offering from the brand, former being the latest. 

SO Laque Glossy - The color i got needless to say is very summery. A beautiful vibrant sky blue. 

Consistency & Texture - The consistency of these polishes are slightly thick and not too runny. True to name they leave a glossy finish, so keep that top coat at rest. For the darker shades just 1 coat does the job.

Removal - Perhaps it is to do with this particular color, it left blue stains on my nails and i had to work a little more hard than usual to wipe them clean.

Resistance - Stays put for 1 week without chipping.

I love the finish of these polishes. Gives a salon manicure look. Available in gorgeous shades especially the pastels are to die for. They have got the pastel shades perfectly right compared to other high end brands. 

1 Seconde Gel  - The product promises salon finish nails in 1 second. I got myself the lilac shade.

Applicator - wide and fine bristles. I love how it takes shape of my nails and allows easy application. 

Consistency and Texture - A Gel consistency with smooth texture. You definitely need 2 coats of the product for the perfect finish. I use a top coat too. 

Resistance -  The finish stays for 4/5 days. Though i did experience chipping by the 4th day. 

Not a huge fan of the packaging. Available in dark to light shades. Again the range of colors are fantastic. 

I prefer the SO Laque Glossy ones slightly more. What do you think?

Given a try?

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