July Favorites!

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It feels good to be back! This has been the longest that I was MIA but Gosh I missed this so much! Where have I been? Girlll, exams and assignments got to me and then went through a huge change in my life, but all for the better. I've finally learnt that everything happens for a reason and that God always always wants the best for you. So no matter what you're going through, stay strong, stay your ground, don't lose faith and you will come out of it stronger (:

I decided to resume this part of me with July's Favorites! Everything that I have loved using again and again through out July. So, in no particular order, let's start with my absolute favorites of this month!

1. Zoeva - Eyeshadow Palette - Cocoa Blend.
        This eyeshadow palette is loveeeeee! I have to say I got this after Kathleen raved about it and now I know why! The eye shadows are so pigmented and blend so well and easily! I don't have to go over them again and again, they just blend flawlessly without taking away the pigmentation. They're soft to touch and not powdery at all! You can create both soft and bold looks with it. I love it almost, if not as much, as my Too Faced Chocolate Bar!

2. Wet 'n' Wild - Color Icon Bronzer - Reserve Your Cabana.
          Although labelled a 'bronzer', it is actually a beautiful and subtle illuminating powder that gives that gorgeous "lit from within" glow! The powder itself is velvet-soft and even leaves a soft velvety finish when applied - which was the first thing that surprised me. I'd definitely recommend you to buy this if you've been wanting the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder. This is a spot on alternative to that. It is the only one I have been using to highlight my face this month.

3. Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadow - Fairfax.
          I have been in a no-liner phase for quite some months but this month I loved using this eyeshadow as a liner for when I want a litter extra for my eyes. What I do is, I swirl an angled brush onto the product and then line my lash line by stamping and dragging the product for a more soft liner look. The consistency of the shadow is perfect for this technique and look.

4. Essence - Silky Touch Blush - Baby Doll.
          I am in loveeee with this Blusher! It is exactly what it says, "silky touch" 'cause it's so soft and goes on and blends on the cheeks like a dream! The Blusher has a pretty satin finish and gives a beautiful, natural looking pink flush to the cheeks. This looks great paired up with every makeup look, be it something minimal and soft or super glam and even pairs up nicely with a dramatic eye look. It even stays on for quite a long time which is definitely a plus.

5. Jordana - Powder Blush - Coral Radiance.
          This is such a beautiful Coral shade. The formula is soft, nicely pigmented and blendable. It has a matte finish but not powdery or patchy at all. I like how it's not too pigmented because that gives me more control with building up the intensity. I found myself reaching out for this more on the days I didn't wear the Essence Blusher.

6. Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Coral Tonic:

          This has to be my all time favorite for Spring and Summer! The color is a gorgeous, juicy, Coraly goodness that looks stunning in this season! I love how creamy and comfortable the lipstick is on the lips. The color is an instant mood booster for me and looks beautiful with minimal makeup. The lipstick doesn't go opaque on the first application but you can definitely build it up with two to three coats.

So those were the products I loved using all through July. I'm looking forward to switch up and use other products in August. These favorites series encourage me to use new and old products and help me discover and rediscover my favorites!

Don't forget to share some of your favorite from July in the comments, you know I love hearing from you guys (:

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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A Collective Haul !

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I get so excited every time I receive something in my mail. You too? *High-Five*, Over the past two months I got to cross off things on my Wish-List (you can see them here), re-purchased the staples and received some as gifts and so I decided to combine them all in to a collective haul. 

1) Wallet from HOBO By HUB. This was sent to me by HOBO By HUB, such a kind gesture! I love love it.The quality is as expected from HOBO By HUB -amazing!

2) Freeman Facial Polishing Mask - Charcoal and Black Sugar. This is a repurchase. By far the best scrub i have used. Ordered from Glamshop.pk

3) Zoeva - Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette. I finallyyyy ticked this off my Wish-List Yay! This was in my Wish-List for December'15 and January'16! I ordered it from my favorite - Zensky!!

4) L'OREAL Hydra Total 5 Moisturizer. This is a repurchase, it's the only moisturizer I use and love! I purchase it from Naheed Super Market.

5) Nivea Men Post Shave Balm - Sensitive. I'm sure if you are a makeup lover and YouTube addict then you already know what this product is used for (apart from a post shave balm). You're right! A primer! This "trend/practice" was started by Nikkietutorials (Youtuber). I ordered it from Zensky.

6) Color Studio Professional - Kohl Addict - Black Kajal. I purchased it from the Color Studio Kiosk in Naheed Super Market. I have read good reviews for it so decided to give it a try.

7) Color Studio Professional - Pure Matte Lipstick - Predator. I've been looking for another Red Lipstick - we can't have enough Red Lipsticks right? A red that was more like the classic Ruby Woo and so purchased this from Naheed Super Market on Rabiyah's recommendation.

8) Color Studio Professional - Color Play Lipstick - Firecrackers. Color Studio recently launched a new line of Lipsticks called Color Play and I had to try it. Purchased this from Naheed Super Market. It was in my January Wish-List.

9) NYX - Matte Lipstick - Alabama. This was sent to me by Pakistan Beauty Society. I actually won their Halloween Competition (with this look) and this was sent to me as a prize.

10) ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Trap.  I finally jumped on the Liquid Lipstick specially ColourPop Ultra Matte bandwagon. This color in particular is such a unique and in-trend shade so I ordered it from Zensky. Finally ticked it off my February Wish-List.

11) ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick - Lumiere 2. This is exactly what made me hop on the ultra-matte-bandwagon! Ya'll know how much I love Kathleen Light (YouTuber) so I knew I had to get it as soon as she came out with this. I have reviewed her first ColourPop Lippie Stix in Lumiere. Lumiere 2 is said to be it's Liquid Lipstick version.I ordered it from Zensky. It was in my February Wish-List.

12) Essence - Longlasting Lip Liner - Sweetheart 02. I recently started investing in lip liners and learned that they help a lot for a neat and precise application. Also they provide a good base for Liquid Lipsticks. I didn't have any pink lip liner so chose this and I ordered these from Beauty Bar. It was included in my January Wish-List.

13) Essence - Longlasting Lip Liner - Lovely Frappuccino 05. One can never have enough nude lip pencils, right? This is the my nude lip pencil and I have yet to try it. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. This was in my January Wish-List.

14) Milani - Baked Blush - Berry Amore. Ever since I got and fell in love with Luminoso I had to get another shade from this amazing range and this is the second shade I picked up. I ordered this from Zensky. 

15) Jordana - Blush Powder - Coral Radiance. This is my first blush-purchase from Jordana and I came across them through Kathleen Lights and immediately placed an order when she shared a different shade in her Makeup Stash - Drugstore video (watch here). This color, as bright as it is, caught my eyes first. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. This was in my January Wish-List.

16) Jordana - Blush Powder - Touch Of Pink. With Coral Radiance I went ahead and ordered this shade too because I love these kind of shades for blushers. I ordered this from Beauty Bar. It was also in my January Wish-List.

17) Essence - Silky Touch Blush - Baby Doll. This purchase again is inspired by Kathleen XD I need to do a YouTube Made Me Buy This post, don't I? It was shared by her in her Makeup Stash - Drugstore Blush video which I have linked above. I ordered it from Beauty Bar.

18) INGLOT Cosmetics - Freedom System Eyeshadow - 504. I received this in a Goody Bag, along with the one-eyeshadow palette, by Walnut Communication on the Launch of INGLOT Cosmetics in Dolmen City Mall. The color is a pretty Turquoise shade.

I had fun writing this collective haul, i hope you feel the same reading it, if you did, let me know also if you want review on any of these first and I'll be glad to oblige.

So that concludes my Collective Haul Post. I did a makeup look recently that was so appreciated by everyone (Thank you x), you can check it here.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

Discount / Promo Codes:

GULZEN75 : Get free shipping on your order above Rs. 7500 from Zensky

ASHOOG12 : Get 12% discount on the whole Bag collection at Ashootabby. (Valid until 31st March 2016)

VIOLETTEG10 : Avail 10% discount on your total at Violette - Online Clothing Brand

GULLOVESCHIC : Avail a 10% discount on each item at Urban Chic.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the website link(s) and discount codes provided in this post and do not earn or get anything, in return, in anyway if you click on or use the links -except Urban Chic & Violette -that I own.

WishList - January!!

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Here I am with the first WishList, of 2016, for the month of January. If you don't know already, I share my WishLists in the beginning of every month. You can read in detail about it here. So without any further ado, here are the products that have been on my mind for quite a long time and I feel I need to get them already.

1. Jordana Powder Blush:

          Ever since Kathleen Lights mentioned one of these in her videos I have had it in my WishList for a couple of reasons of course. One, it was a great blush according to her, formula and pigment wise. Second, it was from the drugstore hence inexpensive. Third, I love blushers!! After checking some swatches online, I have my eyes a few shades namely, Touch of Pink, Rose Silk, Sandalwood, Apple Cheeks and Coral Radiance. I want to try at least one of these if not all.

2. Colourpop x Kathleen Lights Eyeshadow Quad - Where The Night Is:

          If you don't know already, Kathleen is one of my all time favorite Youtuber. It wouldn't be wrong if I say I'm obsessed with her. She's one of the YouTuber I can trust with my eyes closed. So when she came out with her own eyeshadows in collaboration with Colourpop (again) I knew I had to get them! So without a second thought they went straight to my WishList. Colourpop are famous for the amazing cream to powder eyeshadows and the colors in this quad are so so so beautiful! Perfect lid shades (in my opinion).

3. Color Studio Professional - Color Play Lipsticks:

          Color Studio recently launched another line of lipsticks called Color Play which have a velvet matte finish. The color selection is really beautiful in the collection and I am all set to give them a try. I'm hoping to find a good Nude Lipstick in this line for myself. So fingers crossed for that. If you have tried them already and love a shade, let me know so that I can give it a try!

4. Essence Long Lasting Lip Liners:

          I didn't really use a lip liner when I started with makeup but I have been lately using them prior to lipstick and they really make the application precise and last longer too. I have also been enjoying filling in my lips with a lip liner and then topping it with a nude lip gloss. So I have decided to give Essence a try since I also saw Kathleen (yes, again) mention that she really likes the formula of these. I've been wanting a lip liner to use in conjunction with my pink lipsticks so hopefully i'll give these a try.

5. Zoeva - Cocoa Blend Eyeshadow Palette:

          This is a repeat from December WishList because, can you tell? I really really want it! I'm hooked to the color theme and the shades included in this palette! Also the shades are compared to that of Urban Decay Eyeshadows by some whereas the prices for it is less than that of Urban Decay eyeshadows. Read my WishList for December to know more about this palette.

Hopefully I'll be able to get them all because after this I'm going to go on a self-imposed ban for some months (no cosmetics purchases) and start using and testing what I have accumulated so far. Also I hope I follow this ban!

Let me know which products you have your eyes on and if you have tried and own any of the above mentioned products. As I'll start reviewing more products from all the hauls, let me know if you want me to review any product first and I'd love to oblige. You can see all my hauls here.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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