Rosebud Perfume Co. - Smith's Rosebud Salve.

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Lip Balms have always been an absolute favorite lip product of mine. They are a staple in my daily skin care routine. Growing up Labello and Nivea was all I used for lip balms but last year I decided to branch out and try some new brands. I came across Smith's Rosebud Salve on a post where Wafa Khan had shared her favorite lip balms and out of the bunch I decided to go for Rosebud Perfume Co.

I have been using this Smith's Rosebud Salve since November'15 and I'm now ready to present you with a complete and detailed review.

Rosebud Perfume Co.

My Thoughts:

Although a Rosebud salve is used in many ways but I have reviewed it as a lip balm as I have been using this product for 4 months now and have only used it as a lip balm/treatment.

Packaging: The product comes in a round sturdy tin case. The cap pull/twists open which gets a little tough with my sweaty hands. The print on the case doesn't fade over time (so far 4 months of daily use). The packaging is travel-friendly and I have personally traveled with it. I find it safer than tubes as the later is prone to compressing and leaking.

Color & Scent: The Salve is a pretty pink-red in the tin but almost transparent on the lips. It has a very subtle scent of roses and petroleum jelly that dissipates on application.

Formula & Application: I love the balmy, smooth and emollient texture of the balm. I started using it when my lips were in dire need of extra moisture. I was using lip balms but for some reason, due to weather and dehydration, my lips became extremely dry. I started using it in place of my other balms and within two days I could feel my lips getting better. I started using it religiously, in the morning, at night and in between, I re-applied it after every two hours and also used it underneath lipsticks. Within two weeks my lips were soft, supple and smooth.

As the texture is balmy it glides on smoothly on the lips and gets absorbed in over time. It can easily be layered under and top of any lipstick as it doesn't have a color of it's own.

Without Rosebud Salve

With Rosebud Salve

I treated my lips using it in conjunction with e.l.f Lip Exfoliator. I apply it in the mornings after exfoliating my lips and then re-apply every two hours. At night I apply a thick layer and wake up with all the dry skin peeling right off leaving behind soft and supple lips.

I'm extremely happy and satisfied with this balm and will definitely repurchase it.

Weight: 0.8 oz / 22g

Price: $6 (Sephora) 

Availability: Sephora, Anthropoligie, Ulta.

I rate this a 5 on 5 for how effective it is.

I ordered it through Zensky on Facebook. You can also check with Berries, Endulgence and House of Dolls.

What are your favorite lips balms to use and how do you treat chapped lips? I will fully recommend this products for soft and smooth lips.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

January Favorites!

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I decided to share my January Favorites after a whole week of February passed! Why, you ask? Because I was posting about my Beauty Favorites of 2015 through out January :D You must check them out here!

These have been my absolute favorites to use in the month of January!

1) Real Techniques - Buffing Brush from "Core Collection".
          This has been my go to brush for buffing in my foundation. This gives a smooth and streak-less finish! I love how dense enough it is to blend the foundation flawlessly. I also use it to set my T zone with pressed powder by pressing and then buffing it in in circular motions and for blending under eye concealers. It is also great to blend in cream contours. This is such a multi-tasking brush!

2) Luscious Cosmetics - Super Moisturizing Lipstick - Daisy Pink.
          This is the only Lipstick I wore all through January for a Nudey Pink pout! The formula is so pigmented and creamy and it just glides right on without any tugging. Also it lasts for a good amount of time without feathering out the lip line. I have got to grab more colors in this range! I also used it in most of the tutorials I did in January which you can see here.

3) Maybelline - Color Drama Lipstick - Berry Much.
          For some more color and boldness on my lips, I loved using Berry Much throughout January. It is such a gorgeous berry color. I paired Berry Much with minimum makeup looks where I just used a mascara and blush. It is also one of my Top Favorite Winter Lipstick. You can see swatches and read more details here!!

4) Rosebud Perfume Co. - Smith's Rosebud Salve.
          This has been such a staple this winter and I have used nothing but this on my lips to prep them before going in with any lipstick or to keep them hydrated and moisturized. I apply it generously at night and wake up with all the dry skin peeling right off leaving behind soft and supple lips! I love it so so much!

5) Rimmel - Exaggerate Eye Definer - In The Nude:
          I am suffering from Insomnia for the longest time now (every time I use the word 'insomnia' I can't help but sing Craig David's Insomnia -such an amazing song!) and so this has been an absolute favorite to put in y waterline to cancel out any redness and make the eyes look bright and well rested. Since I am all about minimum makeup looks for my everyday life, I love using this in my waterline.

6) Forever 21 - Assorted Ear Studs.
          For the many events, lunches, meetings and get-togethers through out December and January, I have been reaching out for this more than I usually do. I love the assortment of ear studs here. These are perfect for when you wanna keep your jewelry and accessories  to the minimum without skipping them altogether. I have worn each of them and intend to pick more of these with different styles. 

So these were my most used and loved products of January. I make sure to use something different from my collection each month than the previous. 

What were your favorites for the month of January? Let me know! xo

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

November Favorites!

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It's time to share my November favorites! November has been so rushed for me, but then this whole year seems that way. For all us makeup lovers (non-makeup too), November has been all about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and as much as I went all out on last year's Friday and Cyber Monday sales I did not take part in this year's sale frenzy. Mostly because I had already hauled quite a lot in November and haven't even began to use it. It had been tough looking at all those tempting deals and sets and having to pass on them but well I'm glad to have stayed strong haha! Dramatic much? 

Well let's just -Oh hey! Before I start with the favorites -what I've done differently in this post (as compared to all my previous favorites posts) is that I have actually gathered all my favorite products and taken pictures of them unlike putting all the google images of my favorites together. I know my photography skills aren't the very best but I'm learning. Let me know how you feel about the pictures so that I can improve. ^-^ Let's finally start with my favorites for the month of November!

1. J. - Junaid Jamshed Deaodorant Body Spray - COLORS:

          I have been using this almost everyday ever since I purchased it. It smells so refreshing! I'm not much into fruity fragrances. I prefer musky, strong, deep and fresh fragrances. This stays on for good amount of time and thus has replaced the other perfume in my everyday bag. 

2. Rosebud Perfume Co. - Smith's Rosebud Salve:

          I use a lot of lips balms as Autumn approaches. I love a good lip balm and that is actually the most used product in Fall and Winter. I have been loving LOVING this balm!! It's so moisturizing and helps me get rid of all the flakey parts on my lips! You can clearly see the amount of product I have used!

3. Nishat Linen - Statement Necklace:

          I got this necklace from Nishat Linen a while back but only started wearing it more in the previous month. I love pairing statement necklaces with plain or solid colored outfits. They provide just the right bit of oomph! This necklace was love at first sight! I knew I had to buy as soon as I saw it and man I have given it much love this past month. 

4. SLEEK Contour Palette - Light:

          My first ever contour palette and boy oh boy! I'm so glad I got it. I don't always contour, I save it for events actually but ever since Kiran Khan taught us contouring in the Makeup Boot Camp, I have been using this palette for practicing and in my makeup routine and the more I used this the more I loved it! The powders are soft and so blendable.  

5. e.l.f Kabuki Face Brush:

          Let me just start with how incredibly soft it is! It's like I'm touching my face with a bunny's fluffed tail! The brush is quite dense and oh so SOFT!!! I have been using it to powder my face. In winters I do not need to powder much and this is just perfect to dust my T-Zone lightly with a pressed or translucent powder. Also I kinda like how the handle is small which makes it perfect to travel with.

6. Maybelline - Rocket Volum'Express Mascara:

          This is the second time it's in my favorite list! The first time I got this and tried it on I actually hated it for it made my lashes so clumpy but that was probably because the formula was quite wet and I just put layers and layers. Over time the formula got better and I fell in love with this mascara!!! I love love long and full lashes. My go to makeup look these days consist of no eyeliner just lashes coated twice with this and I love how it looks!

7. L. A. Girl Pro HD Concealer - Creamy Beige:

          Thanks to my insomnia and brain working at the speed of light at night I have been getting a good use out of this. It covers up my dark circles well and also the orange corrector (I use the NYX Orange Corrector). I have also tried using this instead of foundation, I basically apply a thin layer over the high points of my face and blend it outwards with my Real Techniques Sponge and I like how it looks!

So these were my most used and loved products in the month of November. Let me know if you've used and love any of these. I am excited to start using my recent makeup purchases so if you want a review on any of my hauls, please let me know. I have a lot of weddings to attend this month so looking forward to create makeup looks, let me know if you would want me to share them with you. I would love to!! Also tell me what were your most used products in the month of November and which were your favorites! 

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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I Hauled! -Wet n Wild, Milani & Rosebud Perfume Co.

Hello beautiful!!

I have yet another haul to share with you! With this haul I crossed off two products from my September Wish-List which I shared with you. Also I bought a dupe for the lipstick I had in that Wish-List, I wanted to see how does the color look on me before finally making the splurge but too bad, I wasn't really into how it looked on me. Glad I got the dupe though!

What I Hauled:

a) Milani Baked Blush - Luminoso

b) Rosebud Perfume Co.- Smith's Rosebud Salve

c) Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color - Bare It All

d) Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer - Reserve Your Cabana

I bought these from Zensky on Facebook. My absolute favorite place to shop makeup from! The girl behind is super sweet and has the most reasonable prices!
I have a discount code for you guys through which you can avail free shipping on orders above Rs. 7500 and that is GULZEN75!!

I needed a lip balm for my lips as they tend to become drier in this weather. I saw this one in one of Wafa Khan's post where she shared her favorite lip balms and Lisa Eldridge video so decided to give this one a try. Milani's Luminoso was after Kathleen Lights raved about it and Reserve Your Cabana because it's one of Jessica Braun's all time favorite! I just got an idea for a post! Something like "YouTubers made me buy this! Haha! I'm sure Kathleen will top the list!! Since I started my blog, I've purchased a lot of products and just so you don't get bored of the many Haul videos -videos? no, posts (been watching too many haul videos I guess), I'll be posting them in between other posts. 

What did you haul in the month of October? Don't forget to share your hauls with me! <3

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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Previous Hauls:

a) The Palettes Haul.

b) Morphe Brushes Haul.

c) Masarrat Misbah Makeup Haul.

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I Love Fall (Tag)

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I was tagged by Sana from Sana's Ramblings for the Fall-perfect Tag! I'm gonna include this in the Fall series I have started on my blog. You can find the links to rest of the posts in this series at the end of this post.

Let's begin.

I Love Fall (Tag):

1- Favorite Fall lip product?

Ans. My favorite fall lip product is definitely lip balms! I love love wearing a good lip balm almost all the time in Fall (& winter). I’m currently testing Smith's Rosebud Salve.
  

2- Favorite drink for Fall?

Ans. I love the cappuccino I make at home with extra whipped cream, caramel and grated chocolate –yum!

3- Favorite Fall nail polish?

Ans. I am loving Gun Powder by Color Studio Professional this Fall!

4- Favorite Fall candle?

Ans. I do love candles but I don’t really burn them all the time. I was introduced to Marshmallow Fireside by Kathleen Lights and I absolutely love it for this time of the year.

5- Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze?

Ans. Haunted house for sure!

6- Favorite scarf/accessory for Fall?

Ans. I love scarves and blazers for Fall. They can amp up any simple outfit!

7- Favorite candy?

Ans. Twix! I can eat Twix forever!

8- Your favorite horror movie?

Ans. As much as I love watching horror movies with my brother, I don’t really have a favorite of all time. I guess I’ll pick Conjuring and Oculus.

9- Favorite blush for Fall?

Ans. This has to be a favorite for all season! It’s my HG and never fails me! And it’s the Masarrat Misbah Makeup Stay On Blusher in Shell Bronze!

10- Favorite thing about Fall?

Ans. Oh the cool breeze, the warm cup of coffee, dry fruits, the fall fashion, boots, coats, scarves, longer nights and the reminder that bad moments and the bad phases will fall away just like the leaves on the trees to make way for new happy moments.

I hope you enjoyed reading the tag.

I nominate:

(Please mention a link back to my blog in your Tag and let me know! I'd love to read your answers (: )

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Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!
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Fall Series:
#1: Lipsticks for Fall 2015
#2: Start Your Fall 2015 With HOBO by HUB
#3: 5 Things To Buy This Fall 2015
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