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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Haute Chocolate ~ Review + Swatch

2016-06-20T06:39:00.000+05:00

Hello Again!

Its been a long lonngg time since my last review.. and im extremely sorry about that.. hopefully, you will now see me getting back into my blogging routine :)

Anyway, lets talk about Haute Chocolate now.. mmm the name sounds delicious, doesn't it? ;)

Keep on reading to know more about it and how it beautifies the nails!

What they Say?

Complete Salon Manicure™

7 Benefits of a Salon Manicure in 1 Bottle

Skip the salon, get the results. Don't settle for just color when you can get a base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, salon-inspired color, top coat, chip-resistance and a gel finish all in 1 bottle. Featuring the unique precision brush for a flawless finish and patented Vita Care technology for advanced 10 day wear, more shine and nourishing care.

ShyCheeeks Experience

I absolutely love the Sally Hansen Salon Manicure.. its just one swipe with its huge brush and you get a lovely manicure!

Heres the swatch of Haute Chocolate :)

Looks lovely, doesn't it? ;)

The color is SO gorgeous to wear! I got so many compliments when wearing this!

*blushing*

ShyCheeeks Loves it!

Hehe i hope you liked the manicure, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

(Disclaimer: PR Sample sent for consideration..But it has not affected my opinion, This review is purely written by me from my own experience...i am not paid for writing any review on any product...your experience might be different from mine!)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Beautyeasier 183 Color Eye Shadow Blush Contour Makeup Palette ~ Review + Swatches

2016-06-06T22:50:00.000+05:00

Hey Makeup Addicts!

Im here today to show you a real beauty..an All-in-one makeup palette

Lets hop onto the details, review and loads of picture swatches!

What they Say?

All of them in a black bank case, easy to carry.
183 full color palettes eyeshadow sets for casual makeup, party makeup, wedding makeup, etc.
3 layers: 168colors eyeshadow & 9 colors blush & 6 colors contour
Eyeshadow: 108 colors are Shimmer and 60 colors are Matte, 8 colors are mix and match trendy eyeshadow colors, easy to match your look and easy to carry
Blush and Contour: 3 colors are Shimmer and 12 colors are Matte

Size:
Size of the Palette: 22.7cm(L)*15cm(W)*2.5cm(H)closed
Diameter of each eyeshadow pan is 1.5cm
Diameter of each blush and contour pan is 4.0cm

100% new in box!!!
High quality ingredients with silky shine color, can last for all day long
No dye and will not form a annoying eyeshadow mark
Perfect for both professional use or personal use!

I always get a chill when im getting makeup in mail especially some palette..i just get too afraid to open and find something damaged! i literally pray nothing is damaged before opening my mail hehe :p

anyway, this makeup palette came securely in a bubble-wrap packaging.. i opened the palette and it was a dream come true hehe ;)

The palette has 183 colors which is HUGE!

You get all the colors you can imagine for any look here..There are three palettes stacked inside a matte black box.. Im glad the box is not prone to get fingerprints all over it :)

Coming onto the quality and texture you get - there is a mixture of textures here.. you get shimmer, matte, and some mixed ones.. the pigmentation varies from shade to shade, i found a few of them needed a little work on showing up better but mostly were pretty good :)

I was very impressed by the Blushes though, they have a smooth buttery texture and the pigmentation was great!

I liked the fact these weren't over the top shimmer-y.. the pigments have very fine shimmer in it, they don't feel glittery or messy..and they have a beautiful sheen to them.. The colors will look more vibrant with a good eyeshadow primer on and it will enhance their lasting power aswell :)

Here are the eyeshadow swatches..

Now the Blush swatches..

Phew.. all that swatching took alot of time!

Anyway, i think this is a great All-in-one budget-friendly makeup palette.. there is almost every color of eyeshadow inside and the blush selection is pretty good aswell

ShyCheeeks Loves it!

You can get this from Beautyeasier for $26.99 [link here]

Beautyeasier is an Online website that sells Makeup and Beauty Products with an affordable price tag!
They ship for Free Worldwide too if you select Standard Shipping
and have a promotion code
#2013
for 8% OFF whole order for all orders at this site :)

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

SixPlus 4pcs Synthtic Long Thin Black Handle Makeup Brushes ~ Review

2016-05-30T04:21:00.000+05:00

A possible Dupe of the popular Sigma Beauty Synthetic Precision Kit of 4 brushes?

Lets find out ;)

What they Say?

100% brand new in retail packaging
Brand: SixPlus
Hair Material: Synthetic Fiber
Handle Material: Black Wooden handle and copper ferrules
Package Include:4 piece brushes

Brushes included:

Tapered Top Brush

Apply cream and liquid foundations onto the harder to reach contours of the face. Size:15.8cm

Its stiff and pointed.. This one is lovely to conceal areas precisely because of the pointed end!

Flat Top Brush

Application of liquid or cream products to flat areas of the face such as the forehead and cheeks. Size:16cm

Its less dense and more fluffly.. Work with this in a stippling motion

Round Top Brush

Blend mineral products onto the skin. Size:15.9cm

Its dense and rounded at the top.. You can use this to under eye concealer, eyeshadow bases and eye primers aswell

Angled Top Brush

Buff cream blush or bronzer onto the skin. Size:16cm

Its a Dense angled brush.. This can also work for applying contour shade for cheeks and nose area

ShyCheeeks Experience

When i looked at these, the first thing popped in my mind was Sigma Beauty's Precision Brush Kit.. which actually was kind of exciting because these are very inexpensive!

They look exactly the same just the Brand label is different.. Quality-wise these are very good.. Oh Yes ;)

You won't feel you are working with cheap brushes, they just work excellent!

These are synthetic brushes, which are actually good for cream products..thats why they work great with concealers and cream products..They pack the pigment nicely on the skin and blend it evenly.. i didn't have any issue with the brush bristle shedding aswell

Overall, for the price these are a STEAL!

They are surely a great Dupe of the Sigma Beauty Precision brushes but with a very affordable price tag!

You might not use all four brushes all the time, it actually depends on your preference.. i personally use the tapered and the rounded one the most because of my need of precise concealing and under-eye area :)

Comparing the price with Sigma Beauty Precision Kit of 4 brushes that costs $54

These SixPlus 4 brushes cost only $15.99

ShyCheeeks Loves these!

You can purchase these from Beautyeasier [link here]

Beautyeasier is an Online website that sells Makeup and Beauty Products with an affordable price tag!

They ship for Free Worldwide too if you select Standard Shipping
and have a promotion code
#2013
for 8% OFF whole order for all orders at this site :)

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Simple & Easy French Tips Tutorial: Cheetah Pattern

2016-05-16T19:02:00.000+05:00

Hello Beautiful Ladies!

Heres my Cheetah Pattern French Tips Tutorial..Its really simple, anyone can master it ;)

Scroll down for the tutorial <3

Products Used

Tape
Sally Hansen Salon Manicure in 679 Pennies for Heaven
Marlin Nail Polish in 113 Black
Mash Nails Art Brush

Heres the Video Tutorial

I hope you liked the tutorial, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Christine 9 Pcs. Brush kit ~ Review

2016-05-02T17:40:00.000+05:00

Ahemm.. Sorry about the dirty brush kit! This was the first brush kit i got after the sponge tip applicator era :p

Well, there isn't any info about these brushes from the company, keep on reading to know how these are :)

I grabbed this i guess 7 8 years back.. its pretty old but not much used..and theres a perfect reason why!

Back then i was practicing makeup, i needed some tools to practice on..This brush kit seemed great..It had 9 brushes which were pretty decent quality for a cheap brand.. 9 brushes for 500 rs felt great but after using it i could feel it isn't a very well thought/designed kit..

Now let me introduce you to the members of this brush kit family..

Firstly, a powders brush..we all know what that is for :p

Angled Blush brush, great for contouring and applying blush.

Oh look the poor babies are growing old..ahh white hair!

Fan brush.. This was one of the useless brushes in the set!

Its really flat, not likely for powdering or sculpting the face, i never really used it

This one i wouldn't say is completely useless, you can definitely use the comb to separate the clumpy lashes after using mascara..and comb the eyebrows.

Eyebrow brush, which is absolutely hard and stiff!

I never liked it

Soft angled eye brush, a nice alternative to the fluffy blending brush

and look at this tiny Eye shading brush.. Seriously?!

This ones more suitable to work as a lip brush..useless for eye area.

Eyeliner brush, no issues with this baby

This is the lip brush..which is more like a small blending brush, it works well for precise blending on the eyes.

Overall, i would say this is a decent quality brush kit..i just had the issue with the brush selection here..theres a tiny brush for eye shading, a soft dome-shaped brush for lips..some brushes are really soft, others are pretty okay..and theres this stiff one for eyebrows which feels spikes!

I don't really know if this kit is still available in the market, i didn't check it again..But there is a 23 Pcs. brush kit by Christine Cosmetics too which might be a better purchase than this one..So if you're a beginner and you need a budget friendly brush kit to practice on, you can definitely check out the 23 Pcs one..but don't waste your money on this one :)

So, have you tried this brand? Which makeup brush brand do you prefer?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Iron Man Inspired Nail Art ~ Tutorial

2016-04-25T18:04:00.000+05:00

Can't wait to watch Iron Man 3!

I came up with a fun nail art using Iron man color theme ;)

Products used:

Tape and Nail Cutter

Golden Glitter

Sally Hansen complete Salon manicure in Haute Chocolate

Color Studio Professionals Neon Red
(i layered Neon Red over Haute Chocolate to get this color)

Heres the tutorial if you want to know how to do it :)

I hope you liked the tutorial, its my first attempt on video tutorial..please bare with me if theres any mistake!

don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Lioele Dollish Lipstick in Medonna Red ~ Review + Swatch

2016-04-11T15:16:00.000+05:00

What they Say?

The Lioele Dollish Lipstick is an elegant and feminine lipstick that does not only look great but also contains moisturizing ingredients that can retain moisture in lips and prevent lips from chapping long-lasting texture, so you don't have to continually reapply it. What's even better? These lipsticks are super pigmented so that you won't have to apply multiple layers. The casing is a matte black that looks luxurious no matter where you store it!

Directions: Apply directly onto lips starting from the middle outwards. Apply lip balm underneath if desired.

Benefits:

Moisturizing

Pigmented formula

Matte black casing

Long-lasting

Hop onto the review + swatches now!

ShyCheeeks Experience

The Dollish Lipstick indeed has a pretty dollish packaging..i really love matte blacks, i don't know why! These lipsticks have a faint sweet scent which fades away after a while

Medonna Red is a beautiful blue toned red..i actually prefer blue toned reds because any lipstick with orange undertones makes my teeth look yellow..ahh :(

When i swatched it on my hand, the pigmentation seemed sheer to build able and uneven too..but on the lips, it looked perfect with just one swipe! The texture is creamy with a semi matte finish, goes buttery smooth on the lips..You won't need to apply a lipgloss for more shine on you lips..and yes, because of the creamy texture, it will settle into the fine line too!

Onto the Swatch now..

The lasting power is 3-4 hours..it actually depends on you diet i guess..The more you eat the less stayin power you'll get :P

You can purchase this from keautystore.com ..It comes with a Price tag of $18.15 [link here]

Overall, Lioelle dollish lipstick in Medonna red is a very beautiful red..can be easily pulled off by anyone..even someone you doesn't feel comfortable with bold lip colors!

The only thing that would make me think about whether repurchasing it or not is the high price tag..other than that, im pretty happy about it :)

ShyCheeeks Likie!

So what do you think about it? Whats your favorite red lipstick?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Shoot the Moon ~ Review + Swatch

2016-03-28T15:39:00.000+05:00

Shoot the Moon - the name intrigues me..Keep reading to know how it is on the nails!

What they Say?

Complete Salon Manicure™

7 Benefits of a Salon Manicure in 1 Bottle

ShyCheeeks Experience

When i saw this color..it was Love at first sight!

I really like these bottles, it has a band of rubber on the cap which feels your nail color is well secured inside..the applicator brush is nice and wide, covers the nail really well..You don't need to swipe it on your nails several time to get an even application

Heres the nail swatch..

Overall, I absolutely loved it..Its a shiny foil/silver color and the glitter specs makes it even beautiful..It needs just one or two coats for a lovely opaque finish!

I don't really apply nail polish for 10 days and because of the house chores my manicure never lasts that long..I love the fact it has the 7 benefits of Salon Manicure..makes it even more interesting! :)

ShyCheeeks Loves it!

So, have you tried these? Which Nail polish do you like?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Model21 Eyelashes No.19 combo ~ Review

2016-03-14T15:16:00.000+05:00

False Lashes doesn't always have to be dramatic all the time!

Keep reading to know more about the Model21 Eyelashes No.19 Combo :)

What they Say?

Combo box 19combo contains 5 different pairs, two pairs each of the following styles 19T, 2T, 3T, 40T and 63. You get to try out 5 of our popular styles, 10 pairs total in each box.

ShyCheeeks Experience

I have tried the dense lashes before, i love using them but they get too dramatic for everyday use or even for every look!

When i got these eyelashes from Model21 eyelashes..they looked perfect, very natural and not too dramatic..this set contains a really nice variety of eyelashes, you can wear them everyday..They do have a little thicker band (the part that holds the eyelashes) than the ardell ones i have..but thats not really an issue for me because its pretty flexible and easy to apply :)

Okay, coming onto how these actually look on the eyes ;)

Starting with ShyCheeeks Eyes with and without mascara..ahh they look so sad and lonely!

with 2T Eyelashes

These give an overall length and fullness to the eyelashes

with 40T Eyelashes

These are more on the lengthening side

with 19T Eyelashes

These give length to the eyelashes plus a little fullness in the middle

with 63 Eyelashes

These aren't long, they're great for adding a little fullness to the lashes with a natural length

with 13T Eyelashes

These are absolutely lovely, they give a natural length and fullness to the eyelashes but add a little drama to the outer eyelashes

Im absolutely loving each and every eyelash here, they're in expensive,,you can check the price and details here..They're currently on Sale with the price tag of $12.95 [link here]

You can reuse these eyelashes too, make sure you take off the eyelash glue gently from the band of the lashesFalse Eyelashes are pretty delicate, if you're not gentle you'll end up tearing them

- trust me, i know :(

Overall, this is a perfect set of eyelashes to give a natural but edgy look to your eyes!

Check out their website [link here]

They also have a Facebook Fan Page [link here]

ShyCheeeks Loves these babies!

So have you tried this Brand? Which ones do you like?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Maybelline Colossal Kajal ~ Review + Swatch

2016-02-29T17:38:00.000+05:00

Finally, the Collosal Kajal makes home in my Makeup stash!

I love lining my waterline, but i've been pretty disappointed with the previous Kajals i own..Keep reading to know how the Maybelline Colossal Kajal worked for me :)

What they Say?

Colossal Striking Eyes

COLOSSAL INTENSITY

Add intense drama to your eyes with the blackest black eye kajal from Maybelline. A pencil kajal that gives bold lines, glossy shine and glides on smoothly. Get that perfect ‘smokey eyes look’ like never before!

COLOSSAL WEAR

No more touch up woes! Maybelline Colossal Kajal is totally smudge-free and water resistant. It gives 6hrs of intense black color that won’t smudge, budge or fade. Jazz up your eyes with the best smudge free eye kajal ever!.

COLOSSAL CARE

The ultimate kajal eyeliner pencil that delivers intensity with care. It is enriched with Vitamin E that soothes the eyes and prevents irritation. Flaunt gorgeous eyes all day long with Maybelline Colossal Kajal.

ShyCheeeks Experience

Ahemm.. the description of this baby intrigues me!

This Kajal comes in a BRIGHT yellow retractable pencil form..The Bright color looks pretty cool and stands out in my makeup stash

the retractable pencil is pretty big, i swatched it and loved the color BUT the then i checked how much product is actually present inside..the quantity was disappointing :(

The thin stick of kajal is only about 2 inch long!

Being a retractable pencil has its own pros and cons

Pro point would be not wasting any product by sharpening the pencil again and again..and here comes the con; because you can't sharpen this, its tip isn't going to be precise enough to create thin lines..But then, i prefer using this as a Kajal on my waterline rather than using it on the eyelids

Oh well, besides that i actually am pretty impressed about the quality here! :)

The Kajal is creamy enough to glide on smoothly, but i won't say its VERY creamy..The pigmentation is great, it gives you a deep dark black line..Even on the waterline!

What i like on the waterline is layering the kajal once, then wait for a while..Do some random stuff, get my eye makeup done or whatever to pass a little time..Then layer the kajal again, this gives an intense black line on the waterline :)

The texture is more of a matte-finish..As described, it stayed on my waterline for 6 hours straight without fading or smudging on a normal day..Oh Yes! I applied it in the morning on my waterline, and checked after 6 hours..it was still the same without any smudging..I usually get panda eyes when i apply a regular kajal, i really hate that..But after almost 8 hours of application of this baby, i could see the black color a little faded..but it remained there until i removed it myself at night

I wouldn't say its fully waterproof though, if you have watery eyes this might fade quicker!

It didn't move on my waterline..but the other day when i was cooking, it did fade a little because of my watery eyes when cutting onions..and my watery eyes made it smudge too a bit on my lower eyelids

I think this may not last 6 hours straight on a hot humid climate..Lets just see how it works in the summers, i'll update this post then :)

Overall, im loving this Kajal for lining my waterline..the quality is very impressive!

I just think the price is a little higher for the quantity of product you're getting
Oh and yes, it didn't irritate my eyes too :)

You can get it for 600-750 PKR from Maybelline's counters or online in Pakistan!

ShyCheeeks Likey!

So, do you own the Colossal Kajal? What do you prefer for lining your waterline?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara ~ Review

2016-02-15T13:43:00.000+05:00

So many Exciting claims by this mascara!

Keep reading to know how it worked for me :)

What they Say?

For lashes so big, it's almost criminal!

Huge Max density Brush captures every lash,

with 3x more collagen and keratin.

If you're going to cause a scandal,

It might as well be massive.

Waterproof.

ShyCheeeks Experience

I actually love the chubby mascaras..I don't know why but these chubby bottles and fun colors are fun!

Anyway, coming onto the actual product now..

Starting with the wand, its big..No, actually its pretty HUGE for my liking!

The reason i don't like massive wands is that i like coating my lashes from root to tip..wiggling this chubby wand on the root of my lashes actually touches my eyelid..which can be a pain because you will end up ruining your eye makeup :(

So be careful when working with this, you really don't want to make your eye messy!

Coming onto the formula now..

The formula is a little thick, in-between dry and runny..It dries on the lashes pretty quick. One coat will give you a little volume and definition but that doesn't satisfy me..Two coats of this gave me a little more volume but it still wasn't the WOW or Criminal effect i was expecting!

And yes, it starts to form clumps in your lashes with the second coat

The good thing about it being waterproof is that it doesn't smudge, even with water and hot climate!

The lasting power of this product is GREAT!

It actually last whole day..I used this mascara in the morning and in between the day i splashed water on my face three or four times but this mascara didn't move a bit..it stayed there till the night when i took it off with makeup remover!

Overall, I think this can be a good everyday mascara..It will give you a good length and volume BUT not dramatic like the description Rimmel gave! The wand is TOO Big, it can be pretty messy if you're not careful..The only thing i love about this is its lasting power.. it will last all day :)

ShyCheeeks not so impressed!

What do you think about this one? Have you tried this?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Make Your Own Bent Eyeliner Brush ~ DIY

2016-02-01T13:00:00.000+05:00

I like using a bent eyeliner brush when lining my eyes..I actually bought one but then i learnt this trick to make your own bent eyeliner brush..money wasted! *sigh*

Its really easy, you just need a regular eyeliner brush and a Plas Tool

Don't waste your money on buying a new bent eyeliner brush now ;)

I hope you found it helpful, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Ellis Faas Hot Lips Have Arrived!

2013-11-01T20:57:00.000+05:00

On this first day of November, we are happy to say that the HOT LIPS HAVE ARRIVED!

Hot Lips is Ellis' latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because it's absolutely packed with pigment, you'll only need a tiny bit of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely longwearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. A little goes a very long way!

All Ellis Lips products are suitable for every skin tone, age and style. Paraben-free. Non-sticky. No animal testing. Price: €25 / £22 / $35.

Launchdates:

* Nov 01: Net-a-porter - exclusive

* Nov 08: Liberty London - brick&mortar exclusive

* Nov 15: ELLISFAAS.com and rest of the world, except for AUS/NZ/UK

* Nov 22: rest of the UK

* March 2014: Australia and New Zealand

Available in nine shades:

L401 (Bright Red), L402 (Bright Orange), L403 (Bright Fuchsia), L404 (Fluo Pink), L405 (Bright Coral)

L406 (Rose Violet), L407 (Deep Pink), L408 (Baby Pink), L409 (Pink Nude)

I hope you liked the news, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Summer Must-Have Items ~ Tinted RX Sunnies

2013-07-26T16:49:00.001+05:00

I have to admit, as a bespectacled person, I sometimes feel awkward when I head out on a sunny day especially in summer. Stand under strong sunlight, my eye can not open. So for this summer, I think a pair of tinted prescription sunglasses is a visual aid which features lenses that are colored or darkened or polarizing lenses to protect my eyes from sun's glare. More excitingly, there are variety colors of tinting for my choice. If you have not tried this before, you can try to get your First pair for free of tinted prescription sunglasses at Firmoo.com.

If you are a fashionista and already own a few pairs of eye glasses, think about a nice pair of prescription Sunglasses that you can use for driving.

(The above model photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)

New Customers, check more products for your first free pair at Firmoo.com right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served!

Furthermore, Firmoo currently partner with 4Sponsor, a safe, easy & efficient platform where we released cooperation opportunities there. For this reason, you can try to look for your suitable opportunity there. Begin your first try now!

About Firmoo
Firmoo is the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store. We have always been committed ourselves to offering customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices which start at 8 dollars- 80%-90% lower compared to that in local store.

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Hit your summer with Firmoo Free Glasses in June

2013-06-27T18:08:00.000+05:00

The most awaited part of the years- S-U-M-M-E-R has finally come. Aren't you excited to be in the beach, wear shorts, be tanned, be sweaty yet gorgeous and go to music festivals? Well I definitely am! What is summer without a new pair of eyewear? An easy remedy for this is to stop by Firmoo.com and pick up a free pair of glasses so that you won't miss a moment this summer. New arrivals are part of the First-Pair-Free-Program. Now get yours for FREE!

+ Looking for Retro Style Glasses?

A retro glasses frame offering a quirky retro look. This eyewear with bold color and fashionable design will lighten up your summers. The rectangular lenses are surrounded by thin and sleek rims, extending out to metal stems. Spring hinges add extra comfort to wear. Find out your own and unique style.

+ Looking for Oversized Glasses?

To be yourself and find your own way to show yourself! This eyewear with big conspicuous frame is so unique and attractive and they will let you stand out of the crowd. Oversized glasses are always your best choice for showing your star quality in the fashion trend.

+ Looking for Fashion Tinted Sunglasses?

These two pairs of retro-style sunglasses are somewhat different from traditional wraparound sunglasses I met before. It is of traditional frame shape with sunglasses lenses, which make you look more fashionable and elegant in this hot summer season.

Still have no idea about how to style your pairs? Check out a few ladies modeling their favorite Firmoo eyewear.

(The above model photos are all derived from Firmoo+.)

New Customers, check more products for your first free pair at Firmoo right now! You just need to pay shipping. First come, first served! (Simply clicking "LUCKY DRAW" on this page, you may even get a totally free pair including shipping free.)

A few words about Firmoo

Firmoo is the World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store. We have always been committed ourselves to offering customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices which start at 8 dollars- 80%-90% lower compared to that in local store.

I hope you liked the article, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Rimmel London Goodie Bag Winners!!

2013-04-30T00:10:00.000+05:00

Hey Guys!

I know you all are waiting for me to announce the lucky winners ;)

ThankYou all for participating in my Giveaway..and also a BIG ThankYou for all your love and support to my blog..i wish i could give each and everyone of you something!

Last but not least, ThankYou so much Rimmel London to sponsor this giveaway :)

The Three Lucky Winners are..

Congratulations girls!! :D

i just emailed you..will be waiting for your response till 72hrs, otherwise another winner will be picked!

Again, ThankYou so much for being a part of my Giveaway!

Stay tuned for more News, Reviews, and Giveaways...till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

WIN 3 Rimmel Goodie Bags worth AED500 each! [Open for Middle East Only]

2013-03-30T15:57:00.002+05:00

Hello my Beautiful Readers!

Oh yes, you read the title right..Im here with a Giveaway today ;)

ShyCheeeks will be coming to Saudi Arabia in April..and Rimmel was very kind enough to sponsor a Special Giveaway for my beautiful Readers in Middle East :)

There will be 3 Goodie bags worth AED500 EACH, for 3 Lucky Winners selected randomly!

Keep on reading for the rules on how to enter this giveaway :)

The Rules are simple!

* 'Follow' ShyCheeeks Beauty Blog through GFC (you can see the G.F.C Followers Widget on the left side of this blog)

* 'Like' ShyCheeeks Facebook Fan Page [link here]

* 'Share' this Giveaway picture on your Facebook walls 'publicly' [link here]

* Lastly, fill in the form below!

The Giveaway ends on 26th April, 2013..Open for Middle Eastern residents only!

Please fill the form only once :)
*All the above rules are compulsory, not following any rule will disqualify you from the Giveaway!

Good Luck! <3

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Wild Child ~ Review + NOTD

2013-03-29T00:46:00.000+05:00

Nail Art is my LOVE!

and getting an instant and perfect nail art is seriously exciting for me ;)

I came across the Sally Hanses Salon Effect Nail Design Strips, keep reading if you want to know how they are!

What they say?

Sally Knows nails are the best accessory. Now, Sally makes it easy to get a salon effect any time, any place. It wears like nail polish because it IS nail polish. No dry time, so you’re ready to go.

These Sally Hansen ones contain 16 Nail Design Strips for both hands, a nail filer and stick to shape the Nail Design Strips

The application is easy, match the strips according to your nails..they're actually like stickers, stick them on your nails one by one and file your nails to cut the access design

The application is not fast, these do need some patience and time to stick neatly on your nails

I really love the designs these come in, heres the Zebra one im wearing, which actually is called Wild Child..it looks delicious on the nails..i got so many compliments when i wore these, everyone was keen to know how i made the design hehe ;)

These literally stick to your nails till you take them off..Seriously!

But that actually is a bad thing too, because it was a disaster getting these babies off my nails

I used Nail Polish Remover as suggested, which was a fail for me..then i dipped my nails in warm water for 10 mins and tried scrapping these off..nope, still it came off in bits and pieces

After half an hour of stress getting these off by any mean, i finally took a knife and scraped them off..i know thats terrible for my nails..but that was the only way :(

Overall, i love the designs..they literally stick to your nails, and taking them off on the 6th or 7th day was horrible for me..you don't even want to know how my nails looked like after getting these off :(

If anyone out their has used these before, PLEASE tell me if they had the same problem or not? and how did they get these off? i really want to know!

ShyCheeeks thinks she might think twice before getting these on again!

So, how did you find these?

Will be waiting for your comments/ questions/ opinions...till then, takecare :)

(Disclaimer: This Product was sent to me by PR..This review is purely written by me from my own experience...i am not paid for writing any review on any product...your experience might be different from mine!)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

BeautyUK Eyeshadow Palette no.5 - Twilight ~ Review + Swatches

2013-03-29T00:34:00.001+05:00

Im a sucker for purples, blues and nude colors..this palette looks like the best option for me!

I've heard good stuff about the eyeshadow palettes from beautyuk, keep on reading if you want to know how was this one!

What they Say?

Make a fresh statement everyday with our best selling 10 eye shadow combo palettes - as featured in Vogue.

5 Palettes Available with different colors

What ShyCheeeks Think?

Its a nice compact palette, first impression was pretty good..i love all the colors in this palette!

All the colors have a fine subtle shimmer, not on your face kind of shimmery!

won't bother you with fall offs

The mirror is a thin rectangle, where the brush is..its actually useless

And sadly, the lonely applicator which also is of no use for ShyCheeeks!

Here are the swatches..

Now for a Closer Look..

(All the shadows are heavily swatched with primer on)

The white color is actually more of a shimmer than white..the pigmentation wasn't good either

The purple one also needed a little work to show up better

The Silver'ish grey color and ShyCheeeks had a little fight on the pigmentation..and the color won on being nothing but a pain..you can see it for yourself!

The blue on the other hand was better on showing off some pigmentation

The dark grey and purple were nicely pigmented

A cool grey and purple

three purples in the palette more or less look similar

Another similar purple, with a black..the black is also not the blackest black..its more of a smoke color

The Pigmentation was horrible for the lightest shades, but all the others were fine..not the best ones..For the above swatches, i actually had to build-up the color several times to get this intensity!

Overall, the colors look good in the palette..but working with them is a bit hard, the color payoff is alright with the dark shades..but the lighter shades didn't even show up well with a good primer..and other drawback is that some colors are actually dupes of other shades present in the palette, which is sad :(

Its available for 750 PKR from Just4Girls.pk

Which would be a waste of money if you want this, you might want to try something else from just4girls.pk :)

ShyCheeeks no Likey!

What do you guys think about it?

Will be waiting for your comments/ questions/ opinions...till then, takecare :)

(Disclaimer: This Product was sent to me by just4girls.pk PR..This review is purely written by me from my own experience...i am not paid for writing any review on any product...your experience might be different from mine!)

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Must Have Eye Makeup Brushes!

2013-03-25T15:12:00.000+05:00

I get loads of questions about my must-have brushes..So i thought why not do a little detailed post about it here :)

I picked a few brushes that i frequently use in any Eye Makeup..Keep reading to know about them!

Starting off with an Eye shading brush like E55 [link here]

This one is used for packing eyeshadow all over the lid evenly, the bristles are soft and dense..The length is just right for eyelids, not too small and not too big!

The second one is the E25 Blending Brush [link here]

This one has multiple uses..its slightly flatter unlike the fluffy blending brush..you can use it to put color in the crease area as well as blending any harsh lines!

You can also use this one as a concealer brush too..After finishing my eye makeup, i use this to apply a concealer under the eye to clean the area..I actually prefer putting on foundation after doing eye makeup :)

Coming onto the Small Tapered Blending Brush like E45 [link here]

This one has a precise tip like the Pencil brush..but is fluffly enough to blend the color easily..This brush lets you blend color in a very precise area..Just put the color on the tip of this brush and blend it the crease area or you can also use this to soften any harsh edges with a light color

The Pencil Brush E30 [link here]

This one will work great to smudge your eyeliner, or create dimension in your eye makeup by working with a dark color in the outer V area

Short Shader Brush E20 [link here]

I love using this brush for putting color on my lower lid..I don't like applying a thick line on my lower lid, this brush is flat and precise..just right to do the job

Small Eye Liner Brush E10 [link here]

Lastly a thin precise eyeliner brush..you can definitely skip this if you like using liquid/pencil eyeliner :)

So these are some of my most loved brushes, having the right tools for the right job makes eyerything really easy!

I hope you found this post helpful, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

My ongoing Hairfall Treatment ~

2013-03-17T13:51:00.003+05:00

Hey lovely ladies!

Im here today for a little talking about a very common problem - Hair Fall :(

There was a time when i used to have really thick, long and strong hair..but then i don't know what happened and it started falling alot..i had to cut them *sigh* :'( ..and ever since, i couldn't get my hair to be strong again!

This winter, i couldn't manage to take care of my hair because of my sister's wedding..i got pretty busy with all the work and shoppings blah blah.. Anyway, my hairfall problem worsened and after my sister's wedding i actually cut 15 inches of my hair length..and ended up with shoulder length hair..so i can take good care of them and grow them long and strong again..

My khala (aunt) suggested to add equal amounts of castor oil, olive oil, almond oil, and coconut oil (you can skip the coconut oil in winters if you don't like it being solid and add mustard oil if you want to) ..mix them all and oil your hair roots to tip as usual atleast 30 mins before you wash your hair!

Its been almost half a month i've been regularly oiling my hair, and i see my hair condition has improved..almost 50% less hair fall :)

I will update the post after two more weeks to update you about my hair's condition, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Polish in Graphite Gravity ~ Review + Swatches

2013-03-10T14:38:00.003+05:00

Hello beauties, im back with another magnetic nail polish! ;)

What they Say?

3-D Nail Art in Seconds! Revolutionary formula infused with metallic particles that move when exposed to the specially designed magnet to create an extraordinary effect.

Directions to Use:

STEP 1: Apply 1 coat of base coat. Shake Magnetic Nail Color to activate. Remove overcap with magnet and set aside. Apply 1 coat of Magnetic Nail Color to all 10 nails and let dry.

STEP 2: Apply a thick second coat of color to 1 nail and immediately hold the built-in magnet over the nail. Rest the guide just below the cuticle without touching the wet nail polish. Hold for 10 seconds.

Repeat for all 10 nails and let dry. Finish with top coat.

ShyCheeeks Experience

I won't go in detail about how it is because i have reviewed this in Golden Conduct before [link here]

This shade 'Graphite Gravity' comes off as a graphite black color..but after you do the second coat with magnet, it becomes a lovely swirly gradient! These magnetic colors have become my all time favorite now..i don't like applying dark nail colors but im absolutely loving these quick 3D nail arts ;)

ShyCheeeks Loves it!

Do you own any magnetic nail polish? How did you find this one?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Jewelery Haul from Tariq Center

2013-03-05T13:34:00.001+05:00

Hello Ladies!

I wanted to share with you the jewelery i bought for my sister's wedding :)

Keep Reading for closer looks and details :)

Oh and there was a matching ring like the teeka, i wonder why i didn't take its picture!

These seem really small in the pictures, but the teeka is actually HUGE..3-inch in diameter! and the jhumkay are also a little bigger than the teeka..It was pretty hard to set the huge and heavy teeka on my fine hair, it kept slipping throughout the function :P

I paired this jewelery with my beige saree, it had similar pearls and swarovski crystal work on it..Got loads of compliments from everyone..I wish i could share with you my pictures too but i've got some privacy issues, sorry :(

Anyway, i bought all this from Tariq Center - at Tariq Road..The person was selling these for 1300 PKR but you know shopping cannot be done without a little bargain hehe ;)

So i actually paid 700PKR for these alongwith the ring :)

So, what do you guys think? Do you love wearing big jewelery?

I hope you liked my HAUL, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Sweet Touch Lip Gloss 660 ~ Review + Swatch

2013-03-01T14:46:00.002+05:00

Coral pink shade is my current favourite these days, it looks lovely with just about anything!

Keep on reading to know more about this baby :)

What they Say?

Sweet Touch is a color cosmetic & a skin care brand imported from Europe that caters to the desires of young females who want to look & feel special. Since its launch in 2001, it has gained wide acceptance among consumers because of the exciting shades that it offers to suit the look and the mood they want. Sweet touch is a brand that has the complete range of products to transform your looks with a wide line of products for face, eyes, lips, nails and whitening.

ShyCheeeks Experience

Im not a huge Lipgloss person, i usually prefer lipsticks more..but there are days when i like wearing a lipgloss on bare lips..This one by Sweet Touch is really a lovely peachy pink shade with loads of golden sparkles..Sounds like Nars orgasm, doesn't it? ;)

Anyway, the formula of this gloss is sticky, now theres a good and a bad thing about it being sticky..The good thing is that it lasts a long time..After 5 hours i could see and feel it on my lips, even after a cup of tea and a little snack!

The bad thing is after 3-4 hours it didn't feel fresh like the first hour..As time passed, it felt a little dry and flaky because of the golden shimmer in it..So i wiped it off myself after the 5th hour of wear!

Heres the swatch..

The lipgloss has a typical applicator..It doesn't pick loads of product

First coat gives a sheer flush of color, because of our naturally pigmented lips i like to apply two coats for the color to show up nicely!

If you're a person who gets uncomfortable with sticky glosses, just apply a lip balm first and blot your lips to take away the access product..then apply the gloss and it will feel non-sticky :)

Price-wise, i find this great..its inexpensive!

Costs about 200 PKR and is available across all Sweet Touch Counters

Overall, this is a great pick..Inexpensive and long wearing!

The color is absolutely beautiful with very fine and non-chunky shimmer in it..It would look gorgeous on almost everyone..but the glitter starts to feel a little dry and flakey on the lips after 4-5 hours

I like applying it on moisturized lips, this way it doesn't feel sticky :)

ShyCheeeks Loves it!

So, do you own Sweet Touch Lipgloss? Which ones are your favourite?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~

Sweet Touch Glam'n'Shine in Satin Peach ~ Review + Swatch

2013-02-27T14:28:00.000+05:00

There always is a product that just tempts me to own it..I just love marble design on blushes!

The Sweet Touch Glam'n'Shine instantly caught my attention, keep on reading to find out if its worth your money or not! ;)

What they say?

Sweet Touch is a renowned brand name in skin care and color cosmetics category and adheres to the highest European quality standards. Its extensive product line includes makeup for eyes, lips, nails and skin, its uniqueness lies in the broad spectrum of color shades. It is available in all major retail outlets, beauty salons and cosmetic stores in Pakistan and in other countries as well and is manufactured in Europe under high quality standards.

(Well i couldn't find any information about this blush on the internet, sorry)

ShyCheeeks Experience

Starting off with a little 'first impressions' talk..I saw this blush and loved the combination of colors in it, this can be used as a highlighter or blush..The color shade is Satin Peach, but when i swiped my finger on the design the color actually was a nude peach because of all the browns mixed in it..I have used it alot of times, the design is still pretty good and theres loads of product left!
Heres the swatch..

There isn't much peach when you swirl your brush/finger on the marble design!

When i applied it on my cheeks with my F50 Duo Fibre Brush, it looked very subtle..it gave me a candle lit glow with very fine shimmer..I like the fact you can't go overboard with this, no matter how much you applied, it stayed pretty natural..So if you're looking for a product that will look very prominent on your skin, this might not be your catch

The lasting power was pretty good, i could still see it after 6 hours when i looked closely in the mirror..The only problem was the shade maybe, the pigmentation is sheer and wasn't standing out on my cheeks..As you saw the swatch, it looks more like my own skin color but with a natural satin glow..

Overall, this is a product that can be used everyday for a subtle glow on your face, if you're a person who doesn't like to go overboard with satin/shimmer products then this will be a good option..but still, like the shade name i do wish it had a little more touch of peach and less browns to show up better on the skin!

Its available for 843 PKR on all Sweet Touch Counters :)

ShyCheeeks Likie!

What do you think about it? What do you look in a highlighter/blush?

I hope you liked the review, don't forget to share your thoughts..i love reading them! ..till then, takecare :)

ShyCheeeks signin out ~