Saturday, April 30, 2011

Here Comes the Urban Decay Bride

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Saturday, April 30, 2011 1 comments
“Whether yours is a fairy tale or shotgun wedding, our long-lasting beauty products give the bride (and her wedding party) perfect makeup from the first group shot to the last dance floor Polaroid! Our keepsake bridal box includes travel sizes of: All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (helps your makeup last for the entire 16-hour celebration); Razor Sharp Ultra Definition Finishing Powder for a flawless, camera-ready finish; and Lip Junkie Lipgloss in our best-selling shade Midnight Cowboy. Plus, you get FULL SIZE Eyeshadow Primer Potion for absolutely crease-proof, lasting eyeshadow. Complete your vision with our Sparkling Lickable Body Powder and Supercurl Curling Mascara. Who won’t want to kiss THIS bride?”


The set comes with six long-wearing Urban Decay products for face, eyes, lips and body…
  1. Razor Sharp Ultra-Definition Finishing Powder (Travel Size) — A translucent setting powder. Urban Decay says it diffuses fine lines. Does it work? Well, I’m testing it now, and you’ll be the first to know.
  2. Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Full Size) — The O.G. Primer Potion. It puts a lock on shadows, keeping them looking fresh for hours.
  3. Supercurl Curling Mascara (Travel Size) — Curl those stick-straight lashes, young lady, with this glossy black mascara.
  4. Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy (Travel Size) — A sheer nude gloss. Can be worn alone or atop your favorite lipstick.
  5. All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (Travel Size) — Party till dawn with a few spritzes of this travel-friendly setting spray.
  6. Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder (Travel Size) — WARNING: You may be compelled to spontaneously lick your arms like when you wear this stuff because it really does taste like marshmallows!


 PRICE: $42
AVAILABILITY: Coming soon to Ulta, select Macy’s stores and also online



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Friday, April 29, 2011

and we will be righ back after a short break !!

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Friday, April 29, 2011 0 comments
 I am on a one week vacation , will be back soon . Just like last time , there will be few scheduled post.






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Thursday, April 28, 2011

[EOTD] using Coastal Scents 26 Shadow Blush Combo Palette

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Thursday, April 28, 2011 9 comments
I have had this Coastal Scents 26 Shadow Blush Combo palette for a while now.But for some reason it wasn't getting much love from me , so i decided to do a quick look using only 2 eyeshadow from the palette. 




lid - Used the gold from the top row, third from the left, also used same shade on the lower lashline and blended with the black pencil liner .
crease - Cranberry shade from the third row , third from the right
Contour - Matt black from the Sleek I-Divine palette Strom

I finished the look with some falsies and my favorite gel eyeliner from maybelline ,Lasting drama gel eyeliner in black.












I really liked how it turned out , very autumn-ish :)

*ignore the eyelash glue peeking through in some photos


Do you like coastal scents palettes ? Do yo like the look i created ?  Do you like the EOTD posts?




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Golden Rose Perfect Shine Lipstick #219 - My Favorite Nude Lipstick

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Thursday, April 28, 2011 6 comments
Golden Rose Perfect Shine Lipstick #219 



What it is:

This lipstick is easily applicable with a soft and velvety texture and moisturizes your lips with its content of Vitamin A & E. That new series is available in many colors, from pink to red, beige to orange... Their matte or pearly effect will definitely keep your lips shiny all day long

I bought this lipstick almost a month ago and i instantly fell in love with the shade, texture and pigmentation. Its the perfect Peachy nude shade which glides on lips.  Its really moisturizing , and have a sheen /glossy finish, so you don't a gloss over it. It has the same texture like Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick minus the smell and somehow like luscious lipsticks but better formula and price. It does have some taste , which i dont like , but it was the only con.


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I will highly recommend you to check them out , they are affordable and amaazzzing.

Golden rose perfect shine lipstick in shade #219- Price rs 300/-

 

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Swiss Alps - Review Photos & Swatches

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1 comments
Swiss Alps - I want to go see the Swiss Alps right now , well of course i cant go right now as i have like million other reviews to do , and like i am going to Lahore in few days to meet my nephew and sister who are coming from London so Yes ! Swiss Alps - I want to go see the Swiss Alps some day soon :) But meanwhile i can enjoy Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush - Swiss Alps .



Beautiful washes of ultra-fine colour for the cheeks. Soft, subtle shades enhance and add a radiant glow.

Price - $15

Shades :
Comes in 6 beautiful shades to complement any skin tones
  • Andes
  • Himalaya 
  • Sayan
  • Rockies
  • Everst
  • and Swiss alps 

Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Swiss Alps is  perfect Plum shade with accents of golden shimmer. It not only gives the beautiful flush to the cheeks but also subtly
highlights them.
Swiss Alps roses up my cheeks with the pretty plum-ish pink hue and gives them a gold shimmer. he shimmer is very finely milled and turns into a beautiful gold highlight on cheeks.
It such a gorgeous, sophisticated blush with very faint gold shimmers, which makes it great not only for colder days but the shimmer in it will works well for summery glow. The shimmer gives a glow rather then a glittery effect.



When i looked at the gold shimmer, I knew it will not annoy me a bit, because they are very light and fine and after awhile they seem to disappear. . I use it on the apples of my cheek for the pop of color and sometimes i use it under my cheekbone for more defined look. The application is smooth and easy. Vasanti Micronized Silky Blush in Swiss Alps is a pigmented blush , you dont need to layer it up. 

The below swatches are only two swipes of the blush, you can see the subtle golden sheen.




The packaging is fantastic. It looks classy and sleek  . It feels classy . It comes in a sturdy silver shiny compact with a mirror. The blush size is smaller than i expected and the pan is also bit difficult to work with if you use a big blush brush.


Overall a beautiful flattering plum that will suit any skin tone , i will highly recommend this to medium to dark skin tones.The blush is so smooth and finely milled .

Available in select Shoppers Drug Mart & Rexall Pharma Plus locations, online at www.amazon.com , www.amazon.co.uk & www.vasanticosmetics.com   .

About Vasanti Cosmetics:

Made in Canada, and founded by three Canadian women, Monal Patel, Priti Patel and Pinki Gosal,Vasanti recognizes that women have different needs when it comes to their makeup and have embraced an attitude of inclusivity in developing light-weight, easy-to-use products for all women. From highly pigmented shades to sheer washes of colour, from porcelain foundation to rich warm hues, our colours and formulas beautifully suit all skin types and  tones. Vasanti Cosmetics aims to encourage women to celebrate and enhance their natural beauty.



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Monday, April 25, 2011

Sleek Makeup Idivine Palette - Acid [EOTD]

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Monday, April 25, 2011 8 comments
I am practicing my eye makeup and esp blending skills since i got my sleek makeup palettes because they are dream to work with. Today i did is really colorful look with my sleek makeup Acid i divine palette   .
Previously i did few looks with sleek makeup palettes which can check [Here] , [Here] and [Here]

By far this is my favorite eye makeup i have done so far ,I love the way these colors are complementing each other . Its bright but totally wearable. Ignore my messy eyebrows i need to get them asap.







  • Products Used are pictured below (Well !almost all)




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Sunday, April 24, 2011

The Nature's Co -Irish Moss Sugar Body Scrub [Review]

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Sunday, April 24, 2011 4 comments
Sugar scrubs in general are gentler than salt scrubs and by the act of scrubbing in a circular motion does increase circulation. Exfoliating can make your skin feel luxurious.


What it is :

 
For dry Skin To get beautiful, glowing skin, all you have to do is scrub. Irish Moss Sugar Body Scrub contains Brown Sugar which is a natural exfoliant and is also rich in Irish Moss extract that has emollient, soothing & nourishing properties. In the shower or bath, spread the scrub over your entire body. Rub into skin to exfoliate and then rinse well. It will leave you feeling smooth all over and the refreshing fragrance of Irish Moss will linger on. Recommended usage -1 to 2 times a week.



I got this almost 2-3 weeks ago and i have been using it atleast once a week. I wish i could use it 2-3 times a week because of the way it smells so clean and refreshing. Amazing. 
You would be shocked to know that i was one of those people who usually didnt exfoliate their bodies couple of years ago. But now i know the benefits of exfoliating face and body. anyways back to the review , The Nature's Co -Irish Moss Sugar Body Scrub  comes in a huge 200ml jar. It will last you for a while.  The sugar crystals are pale green and as chunky as normal sugar can be. The sugar is soaked in oil .The scrub is super easy to use and works effectively to remove dulling dead skin cells.



This scrub has a pleasant, refreshing , and incredible scent,It totally wakes you up. Its a sugar scrub so the texture is gritty . Its thick consistency which makes it easy to work with.I usually scoop some into my palm,then spread it and rub in circular motions all over on my body, and then rinse.I always, always moisturize after scrubbing . The sugar crystals can be coarse so make sure to exfoliate gently. My skin was left feeling absolutely soft and smooth after using this scrub, the combination of oils and sugar is perfect .

Over all The Nature's Co -Irish Moss Sugar  Body Scrub is worth picking up you like refreshing , pleasant smell, soft skin and will set you back Indian rs 1295/- , which is a tad pricey but you are getting a huge tub. If you have  sensitive skin or just likes something that’s gentle I would not recommend this to you.


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Saturday, April 23, 2011

I want - NARS Portrait of Paradise's Blush Bronzer Trio

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Saturday, April 23, 2011 1 comments
NARS launched a Laguna-inspired collection .There are  three limited edition items in the new NARS Portrait of Paradise collection (available now online) were each inspired by the shade. The one i want most is the Blush Bronzer Trio $55.00





Limited Edition.
This stunning and shimmering cheek trio unites three iconic NARS products in one portable zip-around compact. 
Laguna bronzing powder, Orgasm blush and Albatross highlighter provide the ultimate in radiance for the face. Sweep them on and be swept away. 



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Beauty UK lipstick in Passion - Review , Photos & Swatch

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Saturday, April 23, 2011 5 comments
I was craving for a hot fuchsia pink lipstick other day. Then i read on some online article that what lipstick says about a woman 
"If the pink-rose turn into a sweet-sour raspberry, then, we are talking about energetic and adventurous women. This shade will attract the men who love and cherish women."
I think my nude/neutral lipsticks days are over.
 


Beauty UK lipstick in Passion

Our brand new collection of lipsticks in a matte or gloss finish and a wide range of statement shades to tempt you away from a predictable palette.
Choose Matte for a nourishing, long lasting pop of colour or Gloss for a luxuriously moist formulation for that wet look with a strongly pigmented shine. All formulated with a fresh and tasty hint of mint flavour.




I love wearing bright lips .Infact i wear pink lipsticks all year but I think this specific beauty UK lipstick shade is extra appropriate for spring / summer. 
Beauty Uk lipstick in Passion is is a semi-matte shocking bright, raspberry pink .


The beauty UK lipstick in passion is very indeed very pigmented and has a slight sheen.  I only needed two coats to get it opaque on my lips. I am not a fan of sheer lipsticks and let me tell you , it isnt sheer at all .  The colour is long lasting and when it fades away after 2-3 hours , it leaves a hot pink colour lip stain. It is moisturizing , but it is semi matt so i will suggest to exfoliate lips before you apply it .
I personally love the way it looks on my lips,but you can always add a gloss over it to make it more moisturizing and glossier . The texture is so creamy and glides on well. I am sucker for minty ,plumping lipglosses. I personally feel that they refresh the whole mood and imagine my surprise when i first opened the lipstick , i was so excited to notice my favorite minty smell. If you arent a fan of plumping effect dont worry its not plumping lipsticks , its only formulated with a fresh and tasty hint of mint flavour.

I took almot 100 pictures because Beauty UK lipstick in Passion is one of those shades which are nearly impossible to capture on camera.







The beauty Uk lipstick comes in a black round tube that has a color insert on the bottom of the tube , which i personally find very convenient . This way it's easier to know which one to pick because the color is in the bottom of the tube. The packaging looked very familiar to me , i dug into my lipstick stash and look what i found 




Over all , I love love love this shade, its so perfect for summer, it has an amazing formula and for the Price: £3.49 , i have an excuse to pick another one.

You can buy beauty Uk Products from beautyukcosmetics.com  (If you live in a land far, far away, don’t worry, you can still make your statement with beautyuk*. It does cost slightly more as the carrier pigeons need more food for long journeys.)  


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Friday, April 22, 2011

Sigma Beauty Makeup Kits - Sale + 10 % discount

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Friday, April 22, 2011 0 comments
Sigma Beauty makeup bag kits are on sale right now for $15
their original Price: $22.00  now the Sale Price: $15.00  so you are saving  $7.00!
But you can save more 
Sigma Beauty is also offering a 10% discount off code on their site:
 
use promo code: GLAM2011 - EXPIRES: April 30th


Makeup Bag Kit - Red 



Makeup Bag Kit - Pink



Makeup Bag Kit - Black




The exclusive Sigma Makeup bags are a must have in any collection. Made of high quality satin with beautiful leather-like golden details, these bags were designed to carry your makeup items and brushes in style. Each kit comes with 2 bags for convenient distribution or larger and smaller items.

The larger bag is perfect to store all of your Sigma Makeup brushes, whereas the smaller version is ideal to store your Beauty on-the-go shadows, blushes, and highlighters.


Click here to visit www.sigmabeauty.com




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Vasanti Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer -Review , Swatch & Photos

Posted by Sarah Ali / Glossicious at Friday, April 22, 2011 1 comments
I love the magical powers of a under eye concealers. If you are lucky enough to have a good concealer then they magically disappear Whether you've got bags under your eyes from lack of sleep or they're genetic.
If you are looking for an affordable, creamy , good coverage concealer then read on !! 




What it is :
The formulas you need to correct, cover and prime all in one wonder compact. Camouflage dark circles and imperfections with this unique 2 shade system. One side is used to counteract and cover dark under eye circles, the other side hides blemishes and imperfections and acts as an eye primer holding eyeshadow in place all day. Another Vasanti multi-tasking superstar!

Price :$17.00


I am pretty happy with my mac prolong wear concealer [Review] but i i am using it to cover , conceal my blemishes instead of using it for under eyes concealer . So i needed something for under my eyes. I have tried the artdeco camouflage [Review] but i was finding it kind of hard to blend. I needed something new then came the Vasanti Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer
 
Comes in two shades

  • Y2 - Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer(fair to medium skintones )
  • O2 - Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer medium to deep skintones) 
I have  Vasanti Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer in shade 02 , which has two shades , orange & beige.
Each Vasanti Under Eye & Blemish Concealer comes with two shades. One side is used to counteract and cover dark under eye circles while the other side can be used as a blemish or discoloration.Its pretty much like having Bobbi brown corrector and concealer in one compact in my opinion. 
The website suggests that
colour correcting orange shade counteracts any discolouration around the eye area on medium to deep skintones 
Medium beige shade primes the eyes and cover any other imperfections on your face 
What i love about it is that It’s extremely pigmented and it blends really easily creating a matte finish under my eyes. The orange looks "very" orange but when blends in properly it gives good coverage and it blends easily.
I will be honest When i first touched the concealers i was expecting it to dry out on me but surprisingly they didn't. I use my fingers to apply them but it totally depends upon you , you use a concealer brush. I dab the concealer under the outline of my eye on top of the bags. I start with several dots of concealer underneath my eyes ,then i blend it until its completely covered. I have fine lines under my eyes, and it doesnt accentuate them which i look for in a concealer.
The formula of the both shades is extremely dense, unlike the mac pro long wear which is more of liquidy texture. They staying power is excellent , i live in a hot desert-ish city and it lasted on me good few hours with out any cake up or crease underneath my eyes after hours of wear.
The packaging was pretty good. It looks and feel high quality. The compact is sturdy and size just perfect to throw in your makeup or travel bag

Overall i think its worth picking up , its a brilliant concealer, totally worth the money and the packaging is adorable.

Available in select Shoppers Drug Mart & Rexall Pharma Plus locations, online at www.amazon.com & www.vasanticosmetics.com.

About Vasanti Cosmetics:

Made in Canada, and founded by three Canadian women, Monal Patel, Priti Patel and Pinki Gosal,Vasanti recognizes that women have different needs when it comes to their makeup and have embraced an attitude of inclusivity in developing light-weight, easy-to-use products for all women. From highly pigmented shades to sheer washes of colour, from porcelain foundation to rich warm hues, our colours and formulas beautifully suit all skin types and  tones. Vasanti Cosmetics aims to encourage women to celebrate and enhance their natural beauty.


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