Rich Warm Brown EOTD Using Too Faced Chocolate Bar

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So this look was inspired by the shade Amaretto in my Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. I never really delved into the more "colorful" and dark shades in this palette as I mostly stick to the "nude" shades. One day I was just sitting and swatching the palette, for absolutely no reason, and this shade just caught my eye. It's a warm medium brown with reddish undertone and has a frosty finish. So here's the look I did followed by how I achieved it.

Products Used:

Eyes:

• LA Girl Pro Concealer - Creamy Beige.
• Too Faced - Eyeshadow Palette - Chocolate Bar.
• NYX - Jombo Pencil - Milk.
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara.
• Jesse's Girl Eyeliner Pen.

Tools Used:

• Morphe MB23
• Color Studio Blending Brush
• e.l.f Shader Brush
• e.l.f Small Angled Brush

Steps:

1. I like to prep my eyes with the concealer as it works as a base and hide the veins and any discoloration.
2. To set the eye base I used White Chocolate all over the lid up to the brow-bone.
3. I blended Salted Caramel with MB23 in my crease. I layered and blended until i was happy with the intensity. Salted Caramel is a beautiful transition shade.
4. With Color Studio Brush I took Milk Chocolate on my crease and blended it. I kept this focused in the crease, make sure you don't take it past that.
5. Then with a shader brush, I applied Amaretto on my entire eyelid. I also dampened the brush with Fix Plus and applied Amaretto again in a pat and slide motion. This helps in intensifying the shade and sheen.
6. On a more precise shader brush I took Cherry Cordial and packed it in the outer corners and blended the edges with Color Studio Blending Brush.
7. I highlighted the brow-bone area with White Chocolate and Champagne Truffle.
8. With a clean fluffy blending brush I blended the whole look again so there are no harsh lines.
9. I lined the lower lash line with Cherry Cordial with an angled brush and smoked it out with Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate with a pencil brush.
10. After applying the winged-liner with Jesse's Girl Eyeliner Pen, I lined the waterline with NYX Milk and coated my lashes with Maybelline mascara.
11. I also concealed the under-eye area with L.A. Girl Concealer, blended it in with my ring finger and set it with a loose powder.

I really like how it turned out, loved how Amaretto paired up with Cherry Cordial. Hope you like it as much as I did and if you re-create it, don't forget to share it with me by using the hashtag #gulezehrasblog.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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 Haul Post Posted Late!

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I have been super super late in posting this haul! So much that I have already started using some of the products for over a month now! So I'll just go ahead and quickly mention the products I got on a trip to Naheed Super Market one fine day!

What I Hauled:

a) Colour Studio Professional - Pro Matte Lipstick - Raven.

b) Colour Studio Professional - HAUTE Nail Paint - OMG.

c) Maybelline - Color Drama - Berry Much.

d) Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Lady Red.

e) Maybelline - Baby Lips Electro - Strike A Rose.

f) Maybelline - The Rocket Volum'Express Mascarra.

Raven is the first lipstick I bought from the Colour Studio Pro Matt range, it was included in my My favorite Lipsticks for Winter and I also used it for a Valentine makeup look. Berry much was also included in My favorite Lipsticks for Winter. 

Maybelline The Rocket is a re-purchase, I'm in love with this Mascara and have reviewed it which you can read here. I've been looking for a Red Lipstick and I bought this Lady Red immediately! That glitter nail polih caught my eye and I just could leave without it!

What did you haul recently? 

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!

My Beauty Favorites of 2015! | LIPS |

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Finally the last part in My Beauty Favorites of 2015 post! Here I'll share all the lipsticks and lip liners that I have loved using through out 2015. Read on to find out why exactly I love each one of them.

1) Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Lady Red:
          It is such a beautiful  beautiful bright Red, it's somewhere between warm and cool tone. Also the Lipstick has a satin finish and has a very creamy formula that glides on so smoothly on the lips. I love how comfortable it is to wear and it doesn't feather or bleed. I'm wearing this here.

2) Maybelline - Color Sensational Stripped Nudes - Coffee Craze:
          Coffee Craze is a color of a creamy coffee with extra creme. It is neutral toned  and compliments my skin tone so much. It is my all time favorite nude lipstick. Read all about it in the review here.

3) Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Coral Tonic:
          This was my first lipstick from Maybelline and I'm in loveeeee with the color!! It is a beautiful citrus-y Coral color that is perfect for Spring and Summer and I wore it all through that. Again, the formula is creamy, pigmented and has a satin finish. 

4) Rimmel - Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - 106:
          I wish it had a name rather than a number. The color is a beautiful bright Pink with a creamy matte formula that glides on without tugging and is so incredibly pigmented. I wore it through Spring and Summer. 

5) Rimmel - Lasting Finish Lipstick - Heart Breaker:
          A beautiful Raspberry color with a satin finish -perfect for transitioning from Summer to Fall. I really love the creamy and highly pigmented formula which is comfortable on the lips. I love to just wear a sheer coat of it for casual days and the full blown color for events.

6) Luscious Cosmetics - Super Moisturizing Lipstick - Daisy Pink:
          This became my favorite very quickly! For everyday (I went out) use I was using Coffee Craze but ever since I started using Daisy Pink I loved how it was the perfect pink for me! Also the lipstick is so creamy and pigmented, glides on so smoothly! Now it's my favorite everyday pink!

7) Luscious Cosmetics - Ultra Smooth Lip Liner - Chai Latte:
          This has been my Go To lip liner to line and fill my lips with under all the nude colors. The color has a peach tone to it and compliments brown-y, peach-y and pink-y nude colors.
It glides on smoothly without any tug.

8) Luscious Cosmetics - Ultra Smooth Lip Liner - Ruby:
          This is such a beautiful color to even wear on its own! Ruby is a beautiful Red that compliments all the Red lipsticks I have. It is more of a neutral toned Red if not cool. I love how soft it is to just glide on the lips without any tugging.

It was hard narrowing down my picks more since I used and loved a lot of products in 2015! Make sure you are following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for swatches of these lipsticks. Let me know if you want a full review on any of the mentioned lipsticks. Also what were your favorite lipsticks from 2015?

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

My Beauty Favorites of 2015 !

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I know this post is super late and although I had all my favorites listed with me I couldn't put it up on time but better late than never, right?
2015 was a roller coaster ride for me and the year my obsession with makeup began. Makeup products became these delicious candies that a child wants more and more of, and so I got to haul a lot and hence try a lot. But what were my favorite and most loved products out of the whole collection? Read on to find out..

I'll be sharing my favorites in the categories of Face, Eyes and Lips. I'll list all the favorites in this post and do separate detailed ones on each categories where I'll mention my thoughts on each product and why I loved it. I will also do a separate post for my Skincare Favorites. Not doing everything in one post otherwise we'll be sitting here all day!

FYI, all of the products mentioned are my favorites without any of them being the 'most' favorite, also all the products were purchased by me.

Face:

1) Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - 52.
2) Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation -53.
3) Skindinavia - The makeup Finishing Spray - Oil Control.
4) The Balm Cosmetics - Hot Mama.
5) Color Studio Professional - Audacious Orange.
6) Sleek - Contour Palette - Light.
7) Makeup Revolution London - Powder Blusher - Sugar.
8) Masarrat Misbah Makeup - Stay On Blusher - Shell Bronze.
9) e.l.f Cosmetics - Baked Highlighter - Blush Gems.
10) Rimmel - Stay Matte Pressed Powder.
11) L'oreal Paris - Hydra Total 5 - Moisturizer.
12) Wet n Wild - Shimmer Palette - Hollywood Boulevard.

1) Real Techniques - Blush Brush.
2) e.l.f Cosmetics - Studio Blush Brush.
3) Real Technique - Miracle Complexion Sponge.
4) e.l.f Cosmetics - Kabuki Face Brush.
5) e.l.f Cosmetics - Powder Brush.
6) [REPLICA] Bobbi Brown - Angled Face Brush.

Eyes:

1) Makeup Revolution London - Redemption Iconic Palette 2.
2) Too Faced - Chocolate Bar.
3) Morphe Brushes - Individual Eyeshadow Pan - Caramelized.
4) Morphe Brushes - Individual Eyeshadow Pan - Creme Brule.
5) e.l.f Mineral Eyeshadow Primer.
6) Maybelline - Great Lash Mascara.
7) Maybelline - Volum'Express The Rocket Mascara.
8) L'oreal Paris - Telescopic Mascara.
9) L. A. Girl Pro Concealer - Creamy Beige.
10) NYX - Jumbo Pencil - Milk.
11) Rimmel - Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer - In The Nude.
12) Color Studio Professional - Hypno Black Eye Marker.

1) e.l.f Cosmetics - All Over Eyeshadow Brush.
2) Color Studio Professional - Blending Brush.
3) Morphe Brushes - MB 23.
4) e.l.f Cosmetics - Blending Brush.
5) Kryolan - Eye Liner Brush.

Lips:

1) Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Lady Red.
2) Maybelline - Color Sensational Stripped Nude - Coffee Craze.
3) Maybelline - Color Sensational Lipstick - Coral Tonic.
4) Rimmel - Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick - 106.
5) Rimmel - Lasting Finish Lipstick - Heart Breaker.
6) Luscious Cosmetics - Super Moisturizing Lipstick - Daisy Pink.
7) Luscious Cosmetics - Ultra Smooth Lip Liner - Chai Latte.
8) Luscious Cosmetics - Ultra Smooth Lip Liner - Ruby. 

See, that was extensive and a detailed post would have resulted in a gigantic post. But that is the highlight of my 2015 in terms of makeup. My love for makeup started near the end of 2014 which turned into obsession in 2015 and since then it has been all about makeup.

I am on a self imposed No-Buy-Makeup ban now as I gotta use up and start using what I have and also save for soon to be released makeup goodies like the Too Faced Sweet Peaches Palette! 

Don't forget to share your 2015 favorites with me in the comments. Also if any of these were also your favorites let me know.
I'll post a detailed favorites on the categories next starting with Face then Eyes and then Lips, so stay tuned for that.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

My Favorite Lipsticks For Winter !

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As much as I love wearing my Nude Lipsticks, Winter is the time when I get out of my comfort zone and rock some bold lip colors! After all, bold deep shades are the statement every Winter with fresh minimal makeup. So I decided to share my top favorite Lipstick shades for this Winter! In no particular order, let's start.

a) Maybelline Color Sensational Stripped Nudes - Coffee Craze:

          This is absolutely my favorite color for all year round but for Winter it's love for the neutral tone it has. It's the perfect light and creamy coffee brown nude color that is neither warm nor cool toned. I have a complete review on this which you can read here. It looks perfect on my NC/NW 25 (MAC reference) skin tone. 

b) Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick - Heart Breaker (016):

          This is such a gorgeous raspberry color that is the perfect near-to-pink shade for Winters! I wear this when I want a fun, cheerful color. The lipstick glides on smoothly on the lips without emphasizing any dry patches as the formula is creamy and has a satin finish -which is specially comfortable on my dry lips in Winter.

c) Color Studio Professional - Pure Matte Lipstick - Raven:

          Raven is a beautiful burnt Orange-Red color on my NC/NW 25 skin-tone and looks a beautiful warm Red color. Looks absolutely gorgeous in this Winter and is the perfect toned Red to wear in this chilly season. This has a matte finish which is very comfortable on my somewhat dry lips (thanks to the Winters) but I feel it doesn't emphasize the dryness.

d) Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Berry Much:

          A true Berry color that is quite dark on my lips but beautiful nonetheless! I am a sucker for berry and burgundy shades for Fall and Winter where I want EVERYTHING in berry and burgundy tones and I'm also VERY particular about these shades. Berry Much was love at first sight, one swatch and I was like YES!! I need this in my life!!

The lipstick itself is not COMPLETELY matte but it has a creamy and comfortable matte finish although, as you can see in the picture, it's not that forgiving on the dry areas and so I exfoliate and moisturize my lips before using this on my lips.

e) M.A.C Cosmetics Lipstick - Diva:

          This was a recent purchase but I haven't been able to stop wearing this beautiful rich warm deep Reddish-Burgundy shade! It is such a gorgeous gorgeous shade! This became my favorite on the first application, as I mentioned I'm all about Burgundy color in Winters! On my lips it looks quite dark although in pictures it comes off a little lighter. The formula is semi-matte and comfortable which doesn't tug on the lips while applying. I recommend exfoliating and moisturizing the lips beforehand. 

Had to do my signature parrot beak after all these swatches! Haha. All the kids I've ever met  will remember this as they give such amused and amazed expressions whenever I do it and then do their own versions!

Here are some more swatches:

In case you wonder if these leave behind a stain:

I wiped, with a makeup removing wipe, twice.

So these are my favorite Lipstick shades for the Winter season. Don't forget to share your favorites with me and also if you want an in-depth review on any of these, please let me know, I'd gladly oblige.

Until next time, Good Luck and Ciao!

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