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Nyx Ombre Blush Review: Mauve Me and Strictly Chic

2017-03-23T09:42:00.001-04:00

Today I will be reviewing the Nyx Ombre Blushes. I always wanted to purchase ombre blushes. They just look so pretty. When these came out and I saw how affordable they were, I thought this was a good chance to try it out.

Nyx Ombre Blushes retail at $9.99. This blush is suppose to give your cheeks a three dimensional radiant flush of color.

Nyx Ombre Blush in the Color Mauve Me

The first swatch is the lightest part of the blush. The second swatch is the darkest spot. The third swatch is both colors mixed together. As you can see when the colors are mixed together it has a nice sheen to it.

Nyx Ombre Blush in Strictly Chic

Again, first swatch in the light color of the blush. Second swatch is the darkest part of the blush and the Third swatch is the two colors mixed together. It leaves a nice flush of a coral tone. Perfect blush for the spring and summer months.

Review/Thoughts

Overall, I love the Nyx Ombre Blushes. In my opinion, these are a two in one product. You get a nice pigmented blush and a nice subtle highlight. The colors blend beautifully and wore on my cheeks for eight hours. These blushes are so affordable compared to other high end ombre blushes. I highly recommend the Nyx Ombre Blushes. I plan on picking up more shades.

You can purchase the Nyx Ombre Blushes at Ulta, Target, and Walmart.

Thank you for stopping by and see you in my next blog post.

Maryam ox :)

****Products purchased by me****

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in Rebel Red- Review and Swatches

2017-01-08T18:24:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone! Hope you are all well. It seems to me everyone in the makeup industry are coming out with liquid lipsticks. After the higher end brands debuted the liquid lipstick trend the drugstore brands soon followed along the liquid lipstick craze. Today I will be reviewing the Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in Rebel Red.

The Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick retails at $6.99 $7.99. Product claims to be a mouse like velvety matte texture that delivers high pigmented lips.

Flat doe foot applicator.

Swatch

This is suppose to be Matte, but as you can see it has a little shine to it.

Review/Thoughts

I do not know how I feel about the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid MatteLiquid Lipstick in a rebel Red. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. When I applied the lipstick it glided it on nicely, but then I noticed as I was applying it it would take out the color. I had to wait a minute and re apply it again. I don't know if it had to do with the fact that I had a little bit of vaseline lip balm and that is why the product might of had a hard time adhering to my lips.

Let's talk about the name. The product is called vivid matte liquid lipstick, but it doesn't seem to be 100 percent matte. The color has a shine to it and it doesn't completely dry. The shine only left when the color was wearing off. I would say the Maybelline Color Sensational is more of a satin finish.

If you are looking for a long wearing liquid lipstick then this product isn't for you. Also, if you are looking for a kiss proof liquid lip then this product is not for you. However, if you are looking for a hydrating liquid lip with good pigmentation then this will work for you. You will just have to reapply the product as it is not long wearing. The Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick lasted for about 3-4 hrs then once I ate it was down to a stain on the lips. At that point it looked as though my lips were bleeding. Furthermore, if do do not apply a lipliner first, then the color will bleed and it isn't a nice look. It looked like I over lined my lips. Before applying make sure you hydrate and exfoliate your lips because it will stick to dry patches on your lips.

Would I purchase again? Maybe only to see how the other colors perform and show on my lips. Am I crazy about the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivd Matte Liquid Lipstick? Not really, But I wouldn't toss it in the garbage. It is a decent liquid lip nothing more nothing less.

You can find the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivd Matte Liquid Lipstick in Rebel Red at Walmart, Target and your local drugstore.

Do you own the the Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Liquid Lipstick? If so what are your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

Thanks for stopping by and see you in my next blogpost.

Maryam ox

*Product was purchased by me*

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette- Review and Swatches

2017-01-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! Hope you are all doing well. I am excited to be reviewing the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette. This has been one of the most coveted eyeshadows palettes of 2016 and looks like it will be again for 2017. The color scheme of the eyeshadow palette mimics the renaissance period hence the name modern renaissance.

Anastasia Beverly Hill Modern Renaissance Palette retails for $42.00 contains 14 shades that range from neutral to berry tones colors. These shadows claim to be highly pigmented crease and fade resistant.

The packaging has a velvety texture. The downside to this is once the cover gets dirty there is no way of cleaning it. Unless you want to wash in the washer machine, but there goes the eyeshadows. lol Be careful when handling the palette if u do not want it to look dirty and stained. The packaging is sleek and light weight perfect for traveling.

Swatches!

Tempera is a beige color with a subtle sheen to it. I use the color for a slight highlight of the brow bone and inner tear duct.

Golden Ochre-is a light brownish beige color.

Vermeer- is a light rosy color.

Buon Fresco is a dusty rose color.

Antiqued Bronze is a brown bronze color.

Love Letter - is a magenta red shade.

Cyprus Umber is a chocolate brown.

Raw Sienna- is a light yellow brown color.

Burnt Orange- is a light orangey brown shade.

Primavera- is a champagne gold color.

Red Ochre- is a orange red shade. Such a a gorgeous color .

Venetian Red- is a muted red shade.

Warm Taupe is a taupe brown.

Real Gear is a orange clay color.

Thoughts/Review

I have never loved a palette as much as I do the Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palette. If I have to give eyeshadow palette of the year award for 2016 it would be this one. I have no complaints whatsoever. The pigmentation is amaaaazing! The colors are so rich and velvety soft and blend like a dream. I wore the eyeshadows for 7-8 hours and the pigmentation was still going strong and there were no signs of fading or creasing. Be careful when dipping your brush and make sure you go in with a light hand. The eyeshadows are so soft that it can kick up product. A little goes a long way with these amazing eyeshadows. Anastasia and Norvina did a fantastic job with the Modern Renaissance Palette. I am so happy this palette is permanent and if one day they decide to discontinue, I will buy some back ups. I seriously recommend this palette to everyone!

Hope you found this review helpful. Do you own the Modern Renaissance Palette? If so, what are your thoughts? Leave a comment down below.

Thanks for stopping by and see you in my next blog post! :)

You can find the Anastasia Beverly Hill Modern Renaissance Palette at the Anastasia Beverly Hills Website and Sephora.

Maryam ox

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette - Review

2017-01-02T13:57:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! How are you? First post of the new year! Today I am reviewing a palette that started the peach eyeshadow craze and trend and that is the Too Face Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. As soon as this palette came out it was sold out within hours. At first the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette was limited edition, but with growing demand of the palette, it is now permanent and Too Faced Cosmetics launched a whole sweet peach line! Who doesn't love peaches right? Let's get into the review shall we?

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette retails at $49.00 and contains 18 peach scented eyeshadows ranging in matte and shimmer shades.

The packaging is super cute with the peach logo and gold lettering.

I love when eyeshadow companies print the actual colors on the pack to give you a preview of what the colors are inside.

Awww cute! Peaches! This has the same tin packaging as their other eyeshadow palettes.

My favorite colors of the palette are Luscious, Summer Yum, Bellini and Puree.

Swatches!

Review!

White Peach - Light frosty white shade. Has nice pigmentation and works nicely as a highlight for the eyes such as the brow bone or inner tear duct.

Luscious- Peach champagne color. Nice color for the lids.

Just Peachy- Pinky peach color. This is not at pigmented as it looks in the pan. I found when using it I had to pack on the color multiple times. My advice is apply a white base first to make the color more vibrant.

Bless Her Heart- An olive shimmer shade. It has wonderful pigmentation.

Tempting- is a very dark purple color. Blends nicely and is good for adding dimension to your eye looks.

Charmed I'm Sure- beautiful chocolate brown color to smoke out your eye makeup.

Nectar- light yellow peach color. Excellent for highlight on the eyes as well as the cheekbones.

Cobbler- light copper color. This color did not show up on my skin. Using a white base helped the color show up more on my lid.

Canned Peach- beautiful orangey peach color. I found the texture on this shade to be dry. Also the pigmentation is lacking. It shows best over a white base.

Bellini- rose gold color. It is a beautiful color however when I applied in onto my lid it didn't show up very well. I applied a white base to make the color pop. the color is still gorgeous.

Peach Pit- Plum with dark undertones. Great pigmentation.

Delectable- Eggplant purple. I found this color difficult to blend. Still a beautiful color with nice pigmentation.

Peach Creme- is a cream peach color. Makes for a nice highlight shade.

Georgia- light peach shade. Does not show up on my skin. This is the least favorite color of the eyeshadow shades in the palette.

Puree- Warm light brown. God pigmentation and works as a nice transition shade.

Summer Yum- Red brown color. Such a beautiful crease and transition shade.

Talk Derby To Me- is a purple with with a little blue undertone and purple micro glitter. This color didn't swatch well. This color can be used at a shade in the outer v of the eye to add depth to your look.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I really like the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. For the most part the pigmentation is really nice. There are a few that are lacking good pigmentation and has dry texture that made it hard to blend. I wore the eyeshadows for about 7 hrs and there were no signs of creasing. In my opinion, I thought the palette could of had more peachy shades and less purple. The packaging is cute and very sturdy perfect for traveling. If you love peaches and peach scented eyeshadows as well as warm toned eyeshadow shades then the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette will be a nice addition to your collection.

You can find the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette as well as the whole sweet peach collection at Ulta and Sephora!

Do you own the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette? What are your thoughts and favorite colors in the palette? Leave a comment below :)

Thank you for stopping by my blog! See you guys in my next blog post.

Maryam ox

*Products purchase by me*

Neutral Eyes and Neon Lines Ft. Urban Decay and Tarte Cosmetics

2016-08-30T13:43:00.000-04:00

Hey loves! I was feeling creative one day and came up with the fun look. I wanted to use neutral colors with pops of neon which is my favorite eyeshadow combo to do. Hope you like this look. I have more quick looks and products used coming up soon.

In place of the orange I was going to use neon pink, but opted for orange instead.

For extra glam, I added purple glitter on top of the purple liner.

I am happy with the way it came out. It is fun to add pops of neon to a neutral look. The best part of this look and you can use what ever pops of neon colors you want. Maybe next tike I will use pinks, greens, purples and blue.

Products used:

Eyes: Tarte cosmetics Tartlette in bloom

(Firecracker, Rebel, Sweetheart, Charmer, and leader)

Urban DecayCosmetics Electric Palette (Gonzo, Thrash, Slowburn and Gonzo)

Liner: Gonzo(purple) from Urban decay Electric Palette

Glitter: Nyx Face And Body Glitter Brillants in GLI 11 (purple glitter)

Mascara: Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black

Waterline: Maybelline Lasting Drama Water Proof Gel Pencil in Sleek onyx

I had so much fun creating this look! See you loves in my next blogpost!

Maryam ox :)

Loreal Lumi True Match Cushion Foundation Review

2016-08-29T07:47:00.004-04:00

Hey guys! I have missed you! I have been gone for a little bit, but I am back now. I have a new addition to the family, so I have been quite busy. Now that things are less hectic, I can slowly come back to blogging again. Today I am reviewing the Loreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation. I heard great things about this foundation and one of them is that it is good for people who have dry skin like me. If you are one of them then this might be a foundation worth trying.

Loreal True Match Cushion Foundation retails between $14- $16.99 depending on where you go to purchase it. This foundation is suppose to create a luminous finish and buildable coverage if needed.

I love the rose gold packaging and love the fact that it has a mirror. Perfect to use when on the go.

I am in the shade w5.5 face wise.

Review/Thoughts

Over All, I really love the Loreal Lumi Cushion foundation. At first I had my doubts, but when I went into labor wearing this for about 12 hrs my skin looked flawless and got compliments from the nurses. :) It feels light weight and made my skin look hydrated. As far as the luminous title, goes it wasn't as luminous as I thought it was. This is still a great foundation for those who have dry skin. This foundation is buildable however, if you have redness in your skin you might want to color correct those problem areas before applying this foundation. I would wear this foundation during the cooler months since this is when my skin is the driest. During the summer months my skin is a bit more oilier, so if your skin is also the case in the summer then u might want to dry for satin foundation and save this awesome foundation for the cooler months. This foundation is a bit pricey for drugstore brand, but worth the results in making your skin look hydrated and flawless.

You can find this foundation at your local drugstore.

Hope you found this review helpful. Do you own this foundation? What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

Have a great day and I am happy to be back! See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox :)

*Product purchase by me*

Life Update: 35 Weeks Pregnant and Exhausted!

2016-02-19T18:22:00.001-05:00

Hey guys hope everyone is well. Lately, I have been falling behind my blog posts and for good reason. I am 35 weeks pregnant and extremely exhausted. I remember in late summer, early fall of last year I went without blogging for about two and a half months because I was too sick and had no motivation whatsoever. In November, I felt better and more like myself and blogged three times a week up until a few weeks ago when my third trimester fatigue kicked in full force.

I have three beautiful children already and super busy during the day between taking them to school, housework, cooking and ect. By the time night comes the last thing I want to do is blog because I am so tired. I have been busy prepping for my baby's arrival and trying to get things in order. It has been tough tackling all these tasks everyday and gets harder by the week as I get closer to my due date.

I will not be blogging as much. I want to focus on getting things ready for the baby and resting as much as I can because giving birth requires all my strength and energy. I can't promise a set schedule. If I feel up to it you may see a blog post at least once a week or the most twice. There will be times that I will not blog at all and it doesn't mean I am abandoning my blog. I love blogging and interacting with you guys. Makeup, beauty and this blog is my passion and I will never leave it. I also won't be blogging as much once the baby is here either and probably won't be blogging for weeks at a time. I will be around reading all of your wonderful blog posts and will be active on Instagram. You can follow me on that link. Instagram is much easier to handle at the moment.

I am super excited to see my baby and once things are in order I will be back posting reviews and makeup pictorials for you guys. As for what is to come in the future of this blog, well I love art and I want to do more artistic or avant garde makeup looks. I know no one will wear those types of looks on a daily basis, but I love the art behind those types of makeup looks and think it will be fun to create and step out of my comfort zone. I have so many ideas and can't wait to share them. Until then I will see you guys when I can. Thanks for following and reading my blog posts!

You can check out my latest blog post here.

See you all soon!

Much love,

Maryam ox :)

Cut Crease Makeup Look Ft. Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadows

2016-02-17T09:51:00.003-05:00

Hey guys I have been a little MIA which I will explain in my next blog post coming soon! :) I wanted to share my first cut crease makeup look. As I have mentioned in my previous blog post, I am experimenting and having fun trying out different makeup techniques. One of the techniques that is popular in the makeup world especially on Instagram is cut crease makeup looks. A cut crease is creating a sharp crease sort of adding color to the crease and lightly blending it out, but still wanting to create a harsh line. I hope I explained that right lol. This was my first try at creating a cut crease . I think it came out pretty good. I will be practicing some more. Let's get into the tutorial.

Pictorial

*Prime the eyes with eyeshadow primer.

*Take color #1 and apply it to your brow bone. Blend.

*For the crease I color #2. Blend.

*In the inner crease I used color # 3.

*I used color #5 for the lid area leaving only the inner lid with no color.

*Next I took color #6 and applied it on the inner lid.

*Add your favorite liquid liner.

I used color #4 and with a very flat small brush tI drew a line across the crease and then blended upward. I added a bit more brown and blended it just a bit, but not too much.

* I went back to touch up on the lid.

*Add mascara then false lashes if you have any.

*Use your favorite liner on your water line.

*Below the lash line I used color #5.

*To darken up the outer corner below the lash line I added color #4.

*In the inner tear duct I used color #6.

*Add mascara to bottom lashes.

Look Complete!

Finished Look!

This was my first attempt at a cut crease makeup technique.The crease could have been a bit sharper. Practice makes perfect. I do love the purple shade with the pink shadow in the inner lid to soften the look. Purple and brown is one of my favorite color combos.

Hope you enjoyed this look and once I perfect the cut crease I will do a step by step pictorial to really show you how achieve a cut crease.

Take care guys and see you in my next blog post.

Maryam ox

My Skin Care Wish List

2016-02-03T09:54:00.000-05:00

My Skin Care Wish List by maryamperez featuring Clinique

Hey guys! I just wanted to post skin care products that I have been wanting to try. When It comes to makeup application your makeup will only look flawless if your skin is cared for properly. I have heard many great things on all these products and I hope to pick up at least a few of these to add to my skin care routine. I think it doesn't hurt to invest on good skin care products even if some are a bit pricey. I think our skin deserves the best.

GlamGlow dry skin care
lordandtaylor.com

Clinique face moisturizer
belk.com

Peter Thomas Roth face care
beauty.com

Murad face cleanser
sephora.com

Exfoliating face mask
ulta.com

Clinique eye care
$32 - selfridges.com

Dermalogica bath body product
overstock.com

First Aid Beauty beauty product
sephora.com

FOREO beauty product
barneys.com

Do you own any of these products? Let me know in the comments below!

See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

My Top Ten Neutral Eyeshadows and Swatches

2016-02-01T09:34:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well. In the beauty world there a ton of different neutral eyeshadow palettes and neutral eyeshadow singles that seem to be a long lasting trend. With so many neutral color options it can be overwhelming choosing which one you like. Today I want to share my top ten neutral eyeshadows that I often use not only for the color and pigmentation, but how well they blend and their staying power. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite neutral eyeshadows. It was hard to choose. ;) Let get started!

In no particular order we have...

Makeup Geek Cosmetics Vanilla Bean

You might be wondering it is a pretty sheer cream shade. At least that is what I thought when I first purchased and swatched it. When I used it as a highlight for my brow bone it added just enough highlight with out it being stark white. Sometimes a little goes a long way and as you can see this color is well loved.

Urban Decay Basic Eyeshadow Palette- Skimp

Here is another highlight shade great for the brow bone. Unlike the first highlight shade, this one is more opaque and has a bit of a sheen to it which catches and reflect light adding shimmer and a nice subtle glow to your brow bone.

Makeup Geek Cosmetics-Latte

This color is a light brown color perfect as a transition shade. I love this color because it is soft and really brings a neutral look together helping blending out harsh lines adding a soft look to your neutral makeup. This color is buttery and blend well.

Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow - #738

This is not really a shadow but a blush . Most people use it as a shadow and so do I. This color has excellent pigmentation and staying power. I love rusty colored browns to create a warm neutral look. Great color to create a sunset or rusty eye which is what I love and wear the most.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette-Milk Chocolate

Name of the color is accurate. This color reminds of a milk chocolate bar. Another wonderful transition shade to tie a neutral look together. The eyeshadow is buttery and has great pigmentation. It also smells like chocolate!

Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette-Succumbus

I love burnt brown colors and this one is a nice one to add to any neutral look with out creating an overly warm look. This color is gorgeous! The texture is so velvety and blends well.

Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette-Sytry

When It comes to a neutral look it is nice to have mid tone brown to darken things up a bit. You can add this on the outer v area of the eye to add depth to your look. Nice pigmentation and staying power.

Anastasia Beverly Hill Self Made Palette- Hot Chocolate

This color is a perfect chocolate color. I do not own a brown like this. Such a gorgeous color to own and I have been using this color often. Perfect mid tone brown color that has excellent pigmentation, smooth texture and lasts for most of the day.

Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Palette- Espresso

This color is perfect for smoking out a brown eye. A little goes a long way when using this eyeshadow. Very pigmented and blends well.

Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow- M600

Last and certainly not least is this Make Up For Ever Artist Eyeshadow #M600. It is a nice earthy brown great for the lid and crease. It has great pigmentation and blends well. At times I just apply this color to my lid and blend it up to the crease for a simple neutral look.

Here is what the swatches look like all together. You must of been thinking while scrolling through the swatches that a lot of the brown shades look the same. They are all very different from each other and are my favorite colors to use when doing a neutral makeup look. If I would have to choose one shade that is my absolute fav that would be Succumbus from the Kat Von D Shade and Light Palette. It is not too orangey or burnt toned which is great to use to add subtle warmth to your neutral makeup.

Hope you enjoyed my top ten neutral eyeshadows. It was definitely hard to choose, but these are what I reach for the most and have awesome texture and blend well.

What are your go to neutral eyeshadow shades? Leave a comment below.

See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

Romantic Halo Makeup Look Ft. Inglot Cosmetics

2016-01-27T09:51:00.001-05:00

Hey guys! Coming at you with another pictorial. I wanted to incorporate a neutral look with a pop of color and what better way to do it with than a nice soft pink eyeshadow color. I am experimenting with different eye techniques and decided to create a halo makeup look. I think this method is a nice way to introduce a pop of color to any makeup look especially a neutral one. I think this color combo creates a romantic vibe and can be used for those who celebrate valentines day. I hope you enjoy this pictorial!

Pictorial

*Prime the eyes with an eyeshadow primer*

*For the Brow Bone I used the cream color in the second palette. Blend.

*In the crease area I used the light taupe beige color from the second palette. Blend

*To darken up the inner crease I used the dusty matte brown in the second palette. Blend

*I added the darker brown nest to the dusty brown to the outer v to smoke up the look a bit. Blend

* I took that same dark brown color and applied over lid except for the mid lid.

* For the mid Lid I add the baby pink color that is in the first palette. I first wet the brush and applied the shadow to give it more color payoff. Carefully blend it into the brown color to avoid harsh lines.

* Take a black eyeliner and apply it over the lid. I wanted to use the eye liner to make the pink pop out more.

*Curl lashes and apply your favorite mascara.

*On the water line I used black eyeliner.

*I wanted to add more of the pink color, so I decided to add the same pink color I used on my mid lid area and applied it below the lash line. Blend.

*On the outer corner below the lash line I used the dark brown in the second palette to smoke up the corners.

* To add a bit of a highlight, I added the pale gold eyeshadow in the first palette and applied it to the inner tear ducts.

*Add mascara to your lower lashes.

Look Complete!

Finished Look!

Such a soft romantic makeup look perfect to wear during the day or night time on a date or if you celebrate Valentine's Day this will go with any outfit. Also, if you are afraid to wear a bold pink look or do not know how to incorporate a pink color into your eye makeup this is a nice way to do it. I decided to add the black eyeliner with a sharp wing to create more drama and the black color from the eyeliner makes the pink pop out more.

Products Used:

Inglot Freedom System Palettes. I custom made these palettes and each eyeshadow retails for $7, but got them on sale during black friday for 30% off. I am all about the sales lol. I always wait during that time of year to purchase the palette.

Inglot Gel Liner # 77 which a is matte black.

Mascara: Loreal Voluminous Mascara in carbon black.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and see you guys in my next blog post.

Maryam ox

Rose Gold Makeup Look Ft. ColourPop's Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is Eyeshadows

2016-01-25T14:36:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well. Today I am bringing you a pictorial on how to recreate this rose gold makeup look. For the look I used the ColourPop Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is Eyeshadows. You can find my review of these shadows here. You do not have to use these eye shadows. You can always use eyeshadows that are similar in color. I love this look and wear this often. Hope you enjoy this pictorial and give this look a try. :)

Pictorial

*Prime the eyes with eyeshadow primer*

* Apply cream color shadow to your brow bone.

*For the crease I used the burgundy color. Blend.

*I applied the dark olive eyeshadow color in the outer v up to the middle inner crease. Blend.

*I used the beautiful rose gold color and applied it all over the lid first with a synthetic brush, then I applied another layer of color with my finger.

*Use your favorite black eyeliner for the lid.

*Curl lashes and apply black mascara.

*Apply black eyeliner to your waterline.

*I used the burgundy color below the lash line.Blend.

* For the inner tear duct I used the rose gold eyeshadow.

*Apply mascara to the lower lash line.

Look Complete!

Finished Look

Warm tone colored eyeshadows are colors that I gravitate toward because you can wear them every day and all year round and the compliment my eye color more. The colors remind me of the warmer months which I can't wait for. I am done wit winter! lol

Hope you enjoyed this pictorial and give this look a try!

See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

ColourPop X Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is Collection: Review and Swatches

2016-01-22T09:16:00.002-05:00

Hey guys! I am excited about this review because I love ColourPop and their amazing shadows and lipsticks. When I heard that youtuber Kathleen Lights was doing a collab with colourpop I was so excited and knew that I had to buy her collection. I know she came out with a previous collection, but I was more excited for this one because the colors were more my style. The Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is consist of 4 super shock shadows. Kathleen Light also came out with two lippie pencils and two lippie sticks. If you would like to know more and see swatches and review please scroll down. :)

The Colourpop X Kathleen Lights Where the Night Is Eye Shadow Collection retails at $20.00. Her lip products that go with her collection are sold separately. The lippie stix and lippie pencil retail at $5.00 each.

I love coloupop's packaging. It is nice and simple.

Look how gorgeous these colors are!! These colors are truly pigmented.

Swatches!

This picture of swatches do not do the colors justice. They are much much much more beautiful in person.

Telepathy (ultra metallic)- Is a true bright gold. I do not own a color like this in my collection. This color is absolutely gorgeous. It is much more vibrant in person.

Midnight(metallic)- Is a dark olive color. Perfect for smoking up a look by adding it to the outer corners of the eye.

Porter(metallic)- is a burgundy color.

Weenie(Pearlized) -Is a rose gold color. This color is my favorite in the entire collection. If you love rose gold and are looking a rose gold shadow this is the one to get. I would buy another one of these because it is such a gorgeous color and I do not own a color like this in my collection.

Taurus Lippie Stix and Lip Pencil (matte)- is a true red brown color. I do not own a color like this in my collection. This color is so beautiful. Perfect brown lipstick.

Aquarius Lippie Stix and Lip Pencil(Cream)- is a light brown nude shade. Depending on your skin tone if you have light complexion it will look more pinky nude and if you have olive and darker complexion it will be more on the light nude side.

These lip products have wonderful pigmentation and go on so smooth. The matte lippie stix in Taurus is not drying at all. Wonderful formula for a matte lipstick.

As you can tell I love the Kathleen Lights Where the Night Is Collection along with her lippie stix and pencils. She did a wonderful job selecting the colors on everything. The colourpop eyeshadows have amazing pigmentation and stay put all day long with no signs of creasing. When applying the shadows make sure you use a synthetic brush because it picks up the color well. Using your fingers to apply shadow on the lid give greater color payoff . What I do is I apply the color first with a synthetic brush to my lids then apply another coat of eyeshadow with my fingers. As for the lipsticks and pencils they have wonderful color payoff and go on so smoothly onto the lips. I absolutely love colourpop lippie stix. They have wonderful formula and are so affordable. If you do not own any coloupop eyeshadows or lip products the Colourpop X Kathleen Lights Where The Night is Eyeshadow Collection along with her lip products is a good collection to start with. Trust me you will not be disappointed. :) If you do not want to purchase the full collection you can buy the eyeshadows individually.

You can find The Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is Collection here

Kathleen Lights Taurus lippie stix and pencil here

Kathleen Lights Aquarius lippie stix and pencil here.

Hope you Enjoyed this review and found it helpful :)

Do you own the Kathleen Lights Where The Night Is Collection? Do you own any ColourPop eyeshadows or lip products? Leave a comment below!

I will have a makeup pictorial using these shadows in my upcoming blog post so keep a look out. :)

See you guys in my next blog post!

Hope everyone who is on the east coast stay safe during the winter storm!

Maryam ox

*Product purchased by me*

Simple Makeup Looks For Busy Moms

2016-01-20T09:29:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! As a mom of 3 soon to be 4, most of the time I just do not have the time to put on a full face of makeup. I am busy running around taking my kids to school, cooking and doing daily mom chores. At times I look in the mirror and think to my self I look like a zombie lol. Sometimes us busy moms need time to just glam up a bit. Even if it is just to put on lipgloss. A little lipgloss goes a long way and can liven up the face. If you fit in the category of a busy mom or you are just a busy woman than I came up with simple makeup looks that I wear when I just do not have the time for makeup, but want to liven up the face. These looks take no loner than 5 minutes. As a busy mom, five minutes sometimes is all we have. Hope you find these makeup looks helpful and take time to pamper yourself even if it is only for 5 mins. :)

Simple Makeup Looks For Busy Moms

So let's get into it. As you can see the first picture I have no makeup on. I look tired.lol

In look # 1, I applied mascara and you can see that it livened up my face a bit. I used the Loreal Voluminous Mascara and it gave volume and length to my lashes. Sometimes I would only use this and go out the door.

If I want to add more color to the eye, in Look #2 I would add mascara, neutral color or a pop of color depending on my mood and apply it only to my lid and add eyeliner to my water line.

In look # 3, if I want to add more depth to my look I would simply apply a neutral brown color to my crease, neutral color to my lid, mascara and eyeliner to my water line.

Using these different simple makeup looks make a difference on the face without having to try to hard. As a mom a full face of makeup is very rare. I try my best to make some time to get glam even if it just means only applying mascara. :)

All these makeup look take about less to no more than 5 minutes.

Lip choices to go with your simple makeup look

You can pair these simple makeup looks with lipstick or lipgloss or you can skip the makeup and just apply gloss and it will liven up your face. If you want to take an extra step you can take these lip color choices and pick which makeup look to pair it with. If you want a subtle pop of color, the first color starting from the bottom is a nice everyday color to wear. If you want to add more color without wearing such a bold lipstick color the next three colors that have nice berry tones are nice to wear with or without makeup. If you are into really light nudes like the first color on top, I would suggest wearing the light nude shades of lipstick with at least a mascara or eyeliner or else you will appear to be sick.

Here are the names of the lipsticks and lip glosses. Beautiful everyday shades to wear.

My Makeup picks

These are the products that I used to create my simple makeup looks along with the lipsticks and glosses.

My go to mascara is the Loreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black. It does wonders for my lashes giving it volume and length. I always use the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero. It lasts most of the day and I do not have to worry about reapplying it. You can find the eyeliner at Sephora and you can find the Loreal mascara at drugstores nationwide.

I used this color on my lid. This is the Loreal Infallible eyeshadow in the color Amber. It is best applied with your fingers. Great pigmentation and beautiful color for everyday wear. You can find this at drugstores nationwide.

As for the eyeshadow, I used this for my crease and brow bone. If you are looking for an every day eyeshadow palette then this is it. Beautiful neutral shades and if you want to add drama you can quickly pop the black in your outer v area of the eye. Love this palette. You can find this at Sephora or Ulta.

There you have it. If you are not into makeup there are other ways to take time and pamper yourself, but I chose makeup for the moms who love it, but do not have time to wear it.

Again, as a mom it is very important to take time for ourselves. Whether it's makeup, facials, reading a book or doing something you love to do. Even if it's only for 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Taking time for ourselves helps us to rejuvenate and get back to tackling the rest of day.

Hope you enjoyed the simple makeup looks for busy moms and give them and try and see how it will liven up your face on the days when you feel and look so tired.

Moms and non moms, what is your go to everyday makeup? Leave a comment below.

See you guys in my next blog post!

((Hugs to all the mommies out there))

Maryam ox

Winter Aurora Borealis Inspired Halo Makeup Look Ft. Inglot Cosmetics

2016-01-18T08:01:00.002-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well. Today I am super excited to be showing you this look because I love it so much. One day I was just playing around with colors and came up with this look. I posted this look on my instagram and I wanted to share this look and how to achieve it with my blog family. :) I was sitting for about 20 minutes trying to figure out what to call this look. Then it hit me! I googled winter aurora borealis and stumbled upon the picture above. It is so beautiful and looked a lot like the makeup look I created, so I decided to name the look Winter Aurora Borealis Halo Inspired Halo Makeup Look. You must be thinking what is a halo look? This is a makeup technique where you created a halo of color around the eye, and applying another color to the mid lid. I hope you enjoy this pictorial and give this look a try! :)

Pictorial

*Prime the eyes with an eyeshadow primer

*I applied the cream eyeshadow color to the brow bone.

*Next I applied the purple eyeshadow color from the second picture all over the crease from the outer point of the eye to the inner point. Blend.

*Then I took the purple color from the first picture and applied it to the inner crease from the inner to outer point of the eye. Blend.

*For the inner lid and outer lid I used the same purple I used for the inner crease. Blend.

*In the middle lid I used the bright turquoise color. Make sure you blend it into the purple to avoid harsh lines.

*Use a black gel liner or liquid liner and lie your lid.

*Curl lashes and apply your favorite mascara.

*I wanted to try something new so I used the same turquoise eyeshadow color and added it to my waterline.

* Below my lash line I used the grape purple pictured on the left . Blend.

*In my inner tear duct I used the turquoise eyeshadow color.

*Finally I applied mascara to my lower lashes.

Look Complete!

Finished Look

I really love how this look came out. I love the turquoise color and how it compliments the purple. The turquoise adds such a nice pop of color to the look. This has to be one of my favorite looks I created this year.

Products Used:

Inglot Cosmetics Freedom System Palettes

Inglot Gel Liner #77

Loreal Voluminous Mascara In Carbon Black

Hope you guys give this look a try! :)

See you lovelies in my next blog post! :)

Maryam ox

Smokey Eye With Pops Of Color and Glitter Makeup Look Ft. Make Up For Ever 15 Artist Palette

2016-01-15T10:13:00.001-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is well. I have been on a smokey eye makeup roll lately and I wanted to add a little twist. A few blog posts ago I created a brown smokey eye look which you can check out here. In this one, I added a few pops of color such as burgundy, purple and lilac purple. In the second picture I added a purple glitter liner near the tear duct to add some glam to the look. Hope you enjoy this pictorial!

Pictorial

1. Prime the eyes with an eye primer. I used the urban decay eye primer.

2. Next I too the Color S522 and applied from lid to brow bone. I did this so when I apply my eyeshadows it will blend easier and won't skip.

3. For the crease I applied the color D826 and used this as a transition color to warm up my smokey eye look. Blend.

4. I applied the color S102 to the outer v to smoke out the look a bit. Blend

5. On the outer lid I took the color S102 again and applied half way on my lid.

6. Then I applied the color I916 on the inner portion of my lid. Gently blend it into the black.

7. I wanted a more gradient effect on the lid so I took the color I922 and applied on the middle of my lid. Gently blend the colors together to remove harsh lines.

8. Add Black mascara. I used Loreal Voluminous Mascara in carbon black. Now is the time to add false lashes if you have any.

9. Add black eyeliner to your waterline.

10. I added the color I922 below my lower lash line for more pop of color. I then wanted the purple color to pop more so I added the color Me 216 in the middle below the lower lash line.

11. For the tear duct I added the color I916.

For the second look I just added a purple glitter liner near my tear duct. This is optional and I wanted to add this to add glam to the look.

Finished Look

Purples and black eyeshadows make brown eyes pop.

With Glitter Liner

The lilac purple really brightened up the look and the purple was a nice pop of color as well as the glitter. The burgundy color was a beautiful transition shade to warm up the smokey eye.

I hope you enjoyed this pictorial and give it a try!

See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

Golden Sunset Makeup Ft. ColourPop Super Shock Shadows

2016-01-13T06:24:00.002-05:00

Hey guys! The winter cold has finally hit us east coasters and I thought I would warm things up a bit by creating a warm makeup look. To achieve this look I used the colourpop super shock eyeshadows. They are amazing! I hope to have a review on them in the coming week. Hope you enjoy this pictorial and give this look a try. :)

Pictorial

1. Prime the eye with an eye primer.

*To work with these shadows it is best to use a synthetic brush for better color application.*

2. In the crease I used the color burnt brown color in windshield wiper motions. Blend.

3. I took a cream tone color eyeshadow and applied it to the brown bone.

4. Next, I applied the dark brown in the outer crease to darken it up just a bit. Blend.

5. On the lid I used the golden color and patted in the lid.

6 Apply black gel or liquid mascara.

7. Curl Lashes and apply mascara. If you use falsies now is the time to apply them.

8. Apply black eyeliner to your waterline.

9. I took the same dark brown that I used in the crease and applied it below the lower lash line to smoke up the bottom a bit. Blend.

10. For the inner tear duct I used the white gold color.

11. Finally apply mascara to your lower lashes.

Look Complete!

You can never go wrong with gold and burnt brown eyeshadows as a nice warm neutral look. I have done this look a few times and I love it! I will be definitely be rocking this look a lot in the spring and summer months.

Colorpop Eyeshadows:

Crease:Melrose

Innser Crease -Central Perk

Tear Duct- I Love this

Lid- La La

Hope you enjoyed this pictorial!

Maryam ox

Kat Von D Shade And Light Eye Contour Palette- Review And Swatches

2016-01-11T06:45:00.001-05:00

Kat Von D not only made a name for herself in her tattoo designs, but also in the beauty industry as well. The quality in her makeup has improved and she has one of the best formulas when it comes to her eyeshadows. The Kat Von D Shade And Light Eye Contour is no exception. It is the perfect neutral palette. If you love neutrals and are looking for an every day neutral palette as well as one that you can create night time looks then this lovely palette is the one to own. I also created a brown black smokey eye using this palette which you can checkout here.

The Kat Von D Shade And Light Eye Contour Palette retails at $ 46.00 and comes with 12 shades that are arranged in quads to help you create a look.

The names are printed in the back of the palette but to me this is confusing. It would have been nice to have the names printed underneath each color. The eyeshadow is sleek enough to take it with you when traveling.

With this palette you can create day and night time looks. This a neutral lovers dream eyeshadow palette. I love the burnt brown color. It is amazing and a little goes a long way.

Swatches

Review

I do not know what formula Kat Von D uses in her eyeshadows palettes, but they are amazing! The Kat Von D Shade And Light Eye Contour Palette is fantastic. The pigmentation is wonderful and the colors are creamy and blend so well together. I wore these eyeshadows for 8 hours and they were still going strong with no signs of creasing. This is one my of favorite neutral palettes that I own and I am so happy I added this to my collection. If you love neutral colors you will not be disappointed with this gem. I highly recommend the Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette.

You can purchase this at:

Sephora

Hope you found this review helpful and see you guys in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

*Product purchased by me*

Brown and Black Smokey Eye Ft. Kat Von D Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette

2016-01-08T09:27:00.003-05:00

Attempting to do a smokey eye can be a little intimidating. If you put too much black and bring it too high up and applying too much black eyeshadow below the lash line can make you look like a panda. One of the tricks to achieving a successful smokey eye is blending and gradually building up color instead of applying a heavy hand at the first try. I hardly ever do smokey eyes, but lately I have been practicing and loving how it looks. There are many variations of smokey eyes. You can do a heavy or a soft smokey eye and it is not limited in color either. Smokey eyes can range from black, purple, brown, bronze and so on. I hope you like how it came out and enjoy the pictorial. :)

*Pictorial*

1. For the first primer I used Urban Decay Primer potion for all over the eyes from lid to brow bone. When it was time to do my lid area I applied the nyx jumbo eye pencil in black and then applied the black eyeshadow for intensity of color so that it would not fade.

2. For the crease I used the red brown color and applied it in wind shield wiper motions. Blend.

3. I took the ivory color and applied it to my brow bone. Blend.

4. In the inner crease I used the mud brown color. Blend. If blending faded the color a bit add more until you get the intensity you want.

5. First, I applied nyx jumbo eye pencil in black on my lid and then took the black eyeshadow and patted it onto my lid. I applied about a layer or two of the eyeshadow. Once I did that I carefully blended the black upward toward the crease making sure I didn't go too high up.

6. I took the same black eyeshadow and applied to my outer corner of my eye to increase the intensity of the look. Blend. I added some more of the black color and blended it again. It really is up to you how intense you want your smokey eye to be.

7. Add a matte liquid or gel liner to the lid. I know it won't show much on my black eyeshadow, but I still wanted to add a wing to my makeup look for that extra glam. :)

8. Curl lashes and add black mascara.

9. Add black eyeliner to your water line.

10. First I took the dirt brown color and applied it below the lash line . Then I took the black eyeshadow and only added to the outer corner below the lash line. Blend to diffuse the color.

11. I used the cream color eyeshadow and applied it to my inner tear duct.

12. Add mascara to your bottom lashes.

Look complete!

*Finished Look*

Using the brown instead of using the typical grey and black for a smokey eye was a nice contrast of colors. It also made my brown eyes pop. I really liked how it came out and I will be experimenting with more smokey looks ranging in different colors.

Hope you enjoyed this pictorial and see you guys in my next blog post.

Review of the Kat Von D Shade and Light Contour Eye Palette coming soon!

Maryam ox

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourshing Primer: Review

2016-01-06T09:59:00.001-05:00

Finding the right primer can be tricky if you do not know what you are looking for. A tip for selecting the right primer is knowing what your skin needs. For example, if you buy a nourishing primer and you have oily skin it will make your makeup look extra dewy. If you buy a primer that gives your skin a matte finish and you have dry skin, then your foundation will look cakey. Not only do primers perfect our skin, but it also helps the makeup adhere to it making it last all day. I have tried many wrong primers because I was not paying attention to the needs of my skin. Once I understood that, I realized that since I have dry skin I needed a hydrating primer. At last I found a primer that I will probably for ever buy and that is the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer. What I love about the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer line is they have a primer for all skin needs whether you have oily skin, redness, dry, large pores and more.

The Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer retails at $36.00 (1.0 oz). This primer nourishes dry skin.

The nozzle is thin and squeezes out the product a little at a time which I love instead of accidentally squeezing too much product out.

The texture is creamy and has a nice light scent.

Over All, I am absolutely in love with the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer. I have used this primer with different foundations, even ones that were not meant for my skin and the primer still made my make up look amazing and at the same time giving my skin a nice dewy appearance. Some people may find that the price range is a bit expensive and so did I until I took advantage of the sephora vib sale late last year and purchased it. It was worth every penny. If this primer were to run out I would still buy it at full price. It gave my dry skin the moisture it needed and made my makeup and skin look flawless, hydrated and fresh. It also made my foundation last all day which is also a plus. For those who are suffering from dry skin the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer is a must have.

You can purchase the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer at :

Sephora

Hope You enjoyed this review and found it helpful!

See you guys in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

*Product Purchased by me*

My Top Five Liquid Foundations and Swatches

2016-01-04T10:24:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! For the past few years I have been experimenting with different foundations and trying to match them to my skin. The first few attempts at trying to match my foundation to my skin failed. I either looked like a ghost or I looked like I spent the day in a tropical island. After a few trial and errors, I finally got the hang of choosing the right foundation for my skin tone. I did however got my foundation matched to my skin tone at Sephora and at Mac makeup stands. That helped a lot and I would just match those foundations with the drugstore foundations and it made the process of picking the right foundation much easier. I only use foundations for dry skin and stay far away from matte foundations. Today I am going to show you some of my favorites.

I know that Loreal True Match Foundation and Cover Girl Stay Fabulous foundation can be drying, but if you have a hydrating primer it will give your skin a dewy more hydrating appearance. If I wear those foundations alone it makes my fine lines and dry patches more noticeable. The reason I wear these it because it feels light weight on the skin and has amazing coverage.

Since I have dry skin, I moisturize my face and apply a hydrating primer so that the foundation that I am applying looks smooth and dewy on my skin. These steps are a must for me. The purpose of primers is to fill in pores, fine lines and smooth out your skin depending on the kind of primer you use. There are different primers for different jobs. For example, I use a hydrating primer because my skin is dry. Primers also make sure your foundation last all day and makes your face look flawless.

Loreal True Match Foundation Sun Beige W6- If you are looking for a light weight foundation, then this is a good choice. This can be drying on me at times which is why before I apply this I moisturize my face and apply a hydrating primer on top. Once that all sets I apply the foundation and it glides on my skin and does not make my dry patches show. It doesn't feel heavy on my skin which I love and lasts for most of the day. I am a W6 in the fall and winter months and a w7 during the spring and summer.

The Maybelline Fit me Foundation Dewy And Smooth(310) is a nice drugstore foundation for dry skin. When I applied this after moisturizing and priming my face, It really gave my skin a smooth appearance and has great coverage. It isn't as dewy as I hoped which makes this a good foundation for the summer months because during the summer months your glands produce more oils.

Mac Mineralize Moisture Foundation Nc 42- This a fantastic foundation for dry skin. I have never seen a foundation that give moisture to the skin like this one. It is light to medium coverage and gives the skin a natural look and dewy appearance. I applied moisturizer and hydrating primer and it made my skin a little too shiny. So I didn't apply a moisturizer and just applied a primer and this foundation. I wouldn't wear this in the summer months as it can make me look like a shiny ball. This is my go to for the fall and winter months. If you do wear this in the summer you can apply a translucent powder to your t zones to get the shine under control. I am an Nc 44 in the summer.

CoverGirl OutLast Stay Fabulous 3n1 Foundation 857- If you are looking for a drug store foundation that gives you full coverage and conceals all at once then this one is great. This foundation also can look dry at times on me so as usual I moisturize and apply a hydrating primer. This foundation conceals everything! I love it. It really gives my skin a smooth appearance and covers the redness on my cheeks and around my nose really well. This foundation lasts all day and gives your skin a flawless appearance.

Urban Decay The Naked Skin Foundation 7.0- This foundation lives up to its title. This foundation look so natural and light weight on my skin and gives it a dewy appearance. I love wearing this foundation in the summer months since it is so lightweight. This foundation is light to medium coverage and is comparable to Mac's Mineralize Moisture foundation just a bit less dewy.

Swatches!

These foundations must seem that they do not match my skin. Since I am Muslim, I cover everything except for my face and hands. My face gets the most sun exposure so my face much darker than the rest of my body so these foundations match the skin tone on my face. When I apply the foundation I just bring it down to my neck. I tried to match foundation according to my skin tone on my neck to my face and I looked like a ghost lol. I did get my foundation matched at Sephora and at Mac and these were the recommendations for the Mac and Urban Decay foundations. As for matching the drugstore foundations, I would just bring my mac foundation and hold it next to the foundations in the store to see which is a close match.

Conclusion

There you have guys my top 5 liquid foundations. Again moisturizing especially if you have dry skin is key as well as applying a good primer before foundation application, but the most important beauty tip is taking care of your skin is what really makes your foundation look great. Your skin is your canvas and your foundation will only look great if your skin is maintained. I am still looking forward to trying out more foundations . There is so many out right now that I am dying to try and more and more foundations are gearing toward us dry skins folks which I am excited about.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it helpful!

What are your favorite foundations? If you have dry skin like me what is your go to foundations?

My Beauty Favs of 2015

2015-12-31T09:57:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! I can't believe 2016 is almost here! This year flew by so fast and it has been a great year. I wanted to step away from reviews and makeup looks a bit and bring you my beauty favs of 2015. Some products are from 2015 and others were most used products that I used during the year. I hope you enjoy this post and hope the new year brings you much happiness and success. :)

ColourPop Super Shock Shadows- I have seen so many pictures and reviews on these shadows that I had to purchase some. I am soooooooo happy that I did. I do not know what the formula is, but it is amazing!! These eyeshadows are super pigmented. The texture feels wet but drys on the lid. These shadows are $5 each which is super affordable for the quality and pigmentation. If you do not have any of these go get them now. You will not be disappointed. ColourPop did an excellent job with these shadows.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip(liquid Lipstick) in Tulle- If you are looking for an affordable liquid lipstick without leaving a whole in your pocket this is a good alternative. This ColourPop Liquid lipstick in the color Tulle is like a brick brown burgundy colour that is gorgeous! I have worn this color all throughout the fall and will be wearing it during winter aswell. It has great color payoff and last a long time.

Inglot Gel Liner is #77- Where has this eyeliner been all my life? I have been trying out different brands of gel liners and this one is the best. It is a matte eyeliner and applies so smoothly on the lid and does not budge. I love it and one coat is all you need.

Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Eyeliner- Out of all the mascaras this has been my go to for most of the year of 2015. This is a staple in my mascara collection because it give my eyelashes such volume that it looks like I am wearing falsies. This is an old school mascara that will always remain new to me. Love it. This to me is comparable to Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Self Made Palette - I chose this for one of the best palettes of the year 2015 because they improved their formula and the pigmentation is great. This palette only costs $35 and has a variety of colors to create many looks from. This won't break the bank and for the price the quality is wonderful.

Mac Mineralize Moisture Foundation- In love with this foundation! I have tried many foundations this year, but I always go back using this one because it gives my skin such a dewy look and it feels so light weight. I have dry skin and this gives it the moisture it needs making my face look smooth and hydrated without making it look oily. Best investment I made in a foundation.

Jaclyn Hill Becca Highlighter- This has been my go to highlighter. It compliments my olive skin tone and gives my cheeks a luminous shine that is not overpowering. I will be making future purchases of more Becca highlighters because their formula is amazing. It is finely milled and does not have any chunky glitter that some highlighters can have.

Maybelline Baby Lips- This year has been the year of liquid lipsticks. I used this before every liquid lipstick application to provide moisture to my lips so my lips look smooth while wearing the liquid lipsticks. Dry lips and liquid lipstick is no no. The Maybelline baby lips is amazing and made my lips look great while wearing a liquid lipstick and in general for moisturizing the lips. Great for winter.

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Nourishing Primer- I have tried a few primers and they just didn't work for me. During the sephora vib sale I picked this baby up. All I can say is this is my holy grail primer. It makes my foundation look amazing and last all day. It is worth every penny and if you have dry skin you NEED this in your life. Primer of the year and probably the next few years lol. Love it.

Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Lolita- This to me has to be one of the best formulas in a liquid lipstick. When I tell you it lasts all day it really does. I eat all day and still stays strong on my lips. It is so light weight on my lips that sometimes I forget I have it on. The color lolita is beautiful and compliments all skin tones. You can wear this color with any look.

Maybelline Master Conceal Concealer is awesome! The texture is not thick which I love and goes on smoothly and has wonderful coverage. It doesn't crease much or make me look like I have old bags under my eyes. Hands down the best drug store concealer.

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso- The best drugstore blush ever! The formula, pigmentation and lasting power is wonderful .This blush is better than some of the high end blushes. If you are looking for an affordable blush this is the one to get. This color goes with every makeup look and gives your cheeks a beautiful peachy pink flush. Love it!

Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleaner- I grabbed this gem on the sephora vib sale.I wanted to try this since so many have raved about this cleanser. Worth the rave and lives up to the hype. If your looking for a cleaner that does it all. This is the one. It takes off the makeup so well from your face and leaves it feeling so soft and radiant. I can't believe it took me so long to try this. I won't go without this ever again. I use this every day and night.

There you have it guys! My beauty favs of 2015. New and old products that I used most of the year. Hope you enjoyed this post and decide to pick some of these products up and give it a try. I always love reading these types of blogposts to see what is worth buying.

Do you own any of these? Leave a comment. If you have a beauty favs post of the year or a monthly favs, leave a comment so I can check it out. :)

Have a great day and see you next year! :)

Maryam ox

Winter Makeup Look Ft. Too Faced Pretty Rebel Eyeshadow Palette

2015-12-29T08:42:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is enjoying their winter break . Since it is now winter which I can't believe since the weather has been pretty mild here in the northeast, I decided to do a winter look and put these colors together. I thought it came out nice and is not overpowering. I like the mix of cool and warm tones colors. For those who celebrate the new year you can also wear this look that day as well. I hope you enjoy this pictorial! :)

Pictorial

1. Prime the eyes with an eye primer.

2. I used the color Girly on the crease area. Blend.

3. For the brow bone I applied the color Dainty. Blend.

4. In the outer V area I used the color Charming. Blend.

5. On the outer and inner lid I used the color Badass. Make sure you leave the middle of the lid with no color.

6. I used the silver color called Jailbird. Make sure you blend just a little so there won't be any harsh lines.

7. For my eyeliner I used Inglot gel liner in # 77.

8. I applied Loreal Voluminous mascara on my lashes.

9. On the water line I used Urban Decay 24/hr eyeliner.

10. For the lower lash line I used the color Badass.

11. In the inner tear duct I used the color Dainty.

12. I applied mascara on my lower lashes.

Look is complete!

Finished Look

I really loved how this look turned out. I wanted to add silver to the middle of the lid to brighten up the look. The outer and inner lids I applied a nice purple bluish color. I wanted to warm up the look a bit by adding the color girly to the crease which is a duo chrome color that has light brown undertones. To darken it up just a bit I used darker brown color. I love how this look has your cool and warm tones colors which I think compliment each other nicely. I think this is a nice look to wear for the winter months.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and give this look a try,

See you in my next blog post!

Maryam ox

Blue and Gold Makeup Look Ft. Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette

2015-12-25T15:09:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! Hope everyone is well. Lately, I have been loving wearing blue eyeshadows. I know some people stay away from using it in their makeup. I think if you use it with the right colors you can create some beautiful looks. I wanted to use the gorgeous blue from Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette(Check Out my review here. ) and show you that wearing blue eyeshadow isn't so scary. :) Blue and gold go really nice together, so I decided to create this look. I really like how it came out and how the brown color in the crease area ties the look together. Hope you enjoy this pictorial and give it a try.

Pictorial

1. I First, primed the eyes with an eyeshadow primer. For this look on the lid I primed my eyes first with Urban Decay Eye Primer then I took Nyx jumbo eye pencil in Milk and applied it over the lid to make the gold and blue colors pop more.

2. For the crease I used the color Zone.Blend

3. On the brow bone I applied the color Skimp . Blend.

4. On the outer Corner I used the color Punk to give the look a little more dimension. Blend.

5. I then applied the gorgeous blue called Danger and applied it half way on my lid.

6. Next, I used the gold color called 1987 and applied it to my inner lid and carefully blended it into the blue so there wouldn't be any harsh lines.

7. I took Inglot gel liner and applied it over my lid.

8. For the lashes I used Loreal Manga Mascara in Black. Before I applied my mascara I curled my lashes and applied 3 coats.

9.As usual I used the Urban Decay Black Eyeliner on my water line.

10. For the outer lower lash line, I went in with the color Punk to darken it up a bit.

11. Again, I took the blue color called Danger and applied it to the rest of the lower lash line and stopped before the tear duct. Blend.

12. Finally, I took the same gold color I used on my inner lid and applied it my inner tear ducts.

That Completes the look!

Finished Makeup Look

This has to be the most one of the most beautiful blue eyeshadow that I ever used. Urban Decay did a wonderful job on this color. When you pair blue with a neutral eyeshadow it balances the look and adding the gold brightened the entire look.

I hope you give this look a try and for those who are afraid to wear blue eyeshadow this is one way to wear the color blue.

Be safe everyone and see you guys in my next blog post.

Maryam ox

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette- Review and Swatches

2015-12-23T14:23:00.001-05:00

Hey Guys! Today I am reviewing the most wanted eyeshadow palette of the year and that is the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. I remember when the news hit everyone was so excited to get their hands on it. At first I was on the fence as to whether I should purchase it because of many mixed reviews. Most people said it wasn't exciting and expected the palette to be more colorful instead of mostly neutral. Gwen Stefani's style as far as her makeup goes is very simple so it makes sense that she chose the colors she wears on a daily basis. After much consideration, I decided to purchase the Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. One because it is Gwen Stefani and two because the packaging is lovely and the colors as well. Hope you enjoy my review!

The Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette retails at $58.00 and contains 15 eyeshadows (12 are new) containing mostly neutral shades with a few pops of color.

I really love the packaging. I love the gold and white cut out detail in the middle overlaying the black giving it a 3D effect. It has a little weight to it and it's smaller than the vice palettes, but has similar packaging and a magnetic closure.

The Palette also comes with Gwen Stefani Lipstick samples. The lipsticks will release in Spring 2016.

Look at how beautiful these colors are. The color Danger is gorgeous!

My Fav Shades:

Steady

Serious

Baby

Pop

Zone

Danger

Least Favorite:

Pop

Repeat Shades:

Skimp

Stark

Blackout

Over All, I am happy that I purchased the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. I was afraid I might return it because of the many neutral shades that are dupable, but the pigmentation of most of the eyeshadows especially the matte shades won me over. The matte shades are very smooth and buttery and blend very well as well as the shimmer shades with the exception of the color Pop. That color is terrible. There is no base color. It is like a sheer glittery shade that has a lot of fall out. The pigmentation is very poor. I would replace this shade with a nice purple shade since there are already a few shades in the same color family. A purple shade would have been awesome in this palette. Other wise great pigmentation and they blend very well. The eyeshadows lasted for 7 hours and still were going strong and they didn't crease. I was also afraid some of the shades would not show up on my skin, but surprisingly they do and I am quite pleased. If you do not own any Urban Decay Naked palettes then the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette would be great to own.

You can purchase The Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Eyeshadow Palette at :

Sephora

Ulta

Hope you enjoyed this review and found it helpful!

Stay safe everyone!

Maryam ox

*Products purchased by me*