BEAUTY REVEAL:STAGELINE HD FOUNDATION LAUNCH EVENT

The cosmetic industry is ever changing  and evolving.Every other day we get to see new products flooding the market and new makeup trends hitting the social media.However, it certainly feels refreshing when a company takes the launch of a particular product seriously.It demonstrates their dedication,innovation and commitment to improve the brand.Hence, we love product launches.They are a great way to test out products and to get to know the idea behind its creation.So,this Friday the team of GLAM BY AMNA was invited to the launch of HD TV stick by STAGELINE.This time mummy couldnt leave baby girl at home so team glam had a little assistant as well who loved all the makup things ^_^

MAC PRO LONGWEAR FOUNDATION In NC 25

 Bonjour my pretty peaches,

Today I am live with the most requested review on my blog.You know it... a MAC foundation.

MAC PRO LONG WEAR FOUNDATION 

"A comfortable,long wearing foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition.Light weight,creamy,applies and blends easily leaving skin feeling soft and free to breathe all day while controlling oil.Specially treated micronized pigments help gives a smoother,more flawless,natural finish with stay-true color."

MOST RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR SUMMERS

Hi all peaches :)

The regular readers are well aware that I have very oily skin. In fact I have the oiliest skin of all the people  I know :).Anyways every summer I struggle with patchy skin,open pores,and melting makeup.So I did a few things to improve it and thanks to a few favorite products of mine I managed to get through summers without a pimple or a bad foundation day :) I wear makeup to work daily so this post included hours of research and staring at my skin :p

BIODERMA MICELLE WATER:

If you have oily skin or suffered from sensitivity to cleansers this one is for you.It takes out every last bit of makeup from your very pores and skin although squeaky clean is not dry.

NEUTROGENA DEEPCLEAN FACE WASH:

My HG facewash.It works great for oily skin and acne prone skin.

SKINDINAVIA NO MORE SHINE MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY

 Hi my sweet sunny peaches,

Hope you all are managing fine in these hot,no-electricity,back-to-old-hand-held-Chinese-fans summers :p .I am just waiting for the Monsons to arrive.The rain spell adds so much romance and freshness to summers every year.In the meanwhile, I fan myself at workplace and thank my stars I managed to land this bottle of makeup spray before summer time.Why???Read on to know :)

When it comes to skin types I am hopelessly oily.This category is right next to horribly oily on the oil range for skin.My skin is oily,has open pores and sweats profusely.I have tried so many products which claim to mattify and control oil that I am just weary of those tall claims now.I have splurged fat dollars on tons of oil controlling products.So when I came across this one,I was highly skeptical.I was so ready to not to be impressed at all.So did I like it?Was it average or good?Was it good,but not too good for the price?Lets see..

First,lets start with a few shots of this beauty :)

 I got this 8oz NO MORE SHINE bottle and a small 2oz REGULAR one for 38$ from the website.A very dear friend, (yeah the same Umreeka wali :p ) ,got it for me. Skindinavia currently has a better promotion going on.They are giving a primer,a regular and a no more shine spray for 38$.Subscribe to the newsletter to know and a few FB pages in Pakistan can get you those in a good price.By good I mean about 1000-2000 pkr for a 4 oz version.

I really like the packaging.Its handy,easy to use and travel friendly.Its not very high end-ish, but it is a love.The spray is equipped with a transparent cap. Nozzle dispenses the product in a beautiful fine mist.I used the REGULAR type too.However,the nozzle does not make such a fine mist in that one.Might be a one time thing.As compared to URBAN DECAY DESLICK,(which is the regular version manufactured by skindinavia for UD) even that mist is fine and evenly dispensed.So,you don't have to worry about big splotches of liquid running down your face after using it.

The spray is parfume free and transparent.

After your makeup,you need to spray it from 8 inches distance 2-4 times.You should make a 'X' and a 'T' formation,but I can never manage it :p Klutzy me.So,after shaking it well I just do a few short spritz on both sides of face.A little pssht on nose specially.You need to do this before mascara application otherwise your mascara might decide to never come off :)

Since there is not much to tell.Let me declare the final verdict.

IT WORKS.

I mean not like..."MY-FAV-BEAUTY-GURU-SAID-IT-WORKS-SO-I-THINK-IT-DOES."It really does its F****** job so well.Excuse my language,but I have every reason to be excited.I mean here I am.A girl with very oily skin.No foundation can keep me matte.The mattest ones fail on me.They take longer then others,but oil always shows.Always.I wold not mind the oil so much if my makeup would stay put, but sadly it disintegrates and looks ugly.Then is the problem of my pores.When I wear foundation I used to wish for something that would make my the powdery look on my pores go away.you can imagine how bad it must look.The powder and the matte makeup was my requirement,but instead of giving me a flawless look it gave me a caked up look.However,when I use this spray over my makeup it  bonds with the powder and makes a satin layer which stays for 7-8hours.Oil still peeps through at 5-6 hours,but makeup stays.The pores are not highlighted and my makeup looks fresh and natural all day.

After 7 hours.See the mild oil buildup on my  face.Normally my makeup dissolves by 7 hours.

I have been using it for 3 months now.I have tested it in all conditions and with all my makeup.Here are a few observations:

1)-Primers might reduce the result quality.I use HOURGLASS primer and even though its the best in the world I feel as if I don't look that good at the end of my day when I pair primer with spray.

2)-Spray works best with powder foundation,mineral makeup and over makeup setting powders.I use it over my Diana of London two way pancake to cover pores and get an even natural look for a good 8 hours.

3)-2-4 sprays are just a guideline.You need to work out how much you need.in the start of the heat spell I felt as if the efficiency of my spray was reduced,but when I increase the number of sprays things went back to normal.At the same time you should bear in mind that excess can react with makeup formula too.So use it wisely.

4)-If you are very oily you still need a long staying, matt foundation.The spray will extend wear time,but it can not do magic with a foundation formula that is wrong for your skin type.

GOOD POINTS:

1)-Effective

2)-Locks makeup in.

3)-Controls oil.It obviously does not control sweat so you still need blotting sheets.

4)-Does not cause break outs.Good for acne prone skin.

5)-Does not cause dryness.dryness. In fact its hydrating.

BAD POINTS:

1)-Availability.

2)-Price

RATING:

Drum roll...

It gets a super heart ,(no surprises) and it has made it in my "Most Recommended" list.To see other recommendations click HERE.

I hope you enjoyed my review as much as I enjoyed writing it and as much as I love the spray.Have you ever used makeup sprays?which of the following do you sue or want to use?

Model in a Bottle

Urbdan Decay De slick

Skindinavia No More Shine

MAC Makeup fixing spray

ELF makeup setting mist

Kryolan makeup spray.

I have found the best of all the above and my one love.Which one is yours?

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TARTE AMAZONIAN CLAY 12 HOUR FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION

Hello Sugar peaches <3

I hope summers are treating you as well as they have been treating us Lahorites or Lahories :p.The weather this whole week has been charmant.

Well today's post is the most requested post by all friends.Its a high end foundation which is for oily skin and claims 12 hour of full coverage.Its vegan and famous too.Yes you guessed it.Its Tarte Amazonian clay 12 hour full coverage foundation.I will be reviewing shade Light Medium Sand.So lets check out if this baby makes a good second skin.

SIX THINGS THAT CAN GET GREAT RESULTS FROM YOUR BB CREAM

Hi all,

Its winter time ^_^.A time when you can skip foundation and still look fresh. Of course this can only be if you are kind and loving to your skin.In winters people with dry skin need to use good moisturizers more then ever.However,for routine daily wear you can skip heavy duty, ultra-stay-on foundations unlike summers.Moisturizer,BB cream,a little concealer,touch of blush and a peachy nude lipstick and you will be ready to rock the world.I know some of you might be skeptical when I recommend BB creams.White cast,uneven or streaky application and patchiness can really put one off of BB creams.So,today is about making the best of whichever BB cream you have.Follow these simple steps and your BB cream will brighten up your complexion.

GARNIER BB CREAM FOR OILY SKIN In LIGHT,(A COMPARISON WITH THE GARNIER BB CREAM FOR DRY SKIN)

Garnier BB cream is sucha love.Its vegan,it has so many good points and the low prices is cherry on top.The regular readers are aware that I reviewed the Garnier BB cream for dry skin.I liked it but as it was not suitable for my skin(oily) I couldn't use it as often as I liked.I ordered the one for oily skin from just4girls.pk.

THE ORIGINAL BEAUTY BLENDER

Hi all,

I hope you all are enjoying the slow transition into fall season.The hot days and balmy nights.I love this time of year.I mean use to,but kids get infections in this season so quickly that I get scared now.

Ok,I was saving this post for next week,but peer+reader pressure has led me to an early publishing.I have been getting so many requests on this review that I just had to do it for my pretties <3

TEN STEPS TO A FLAWLESS FACE

Hi girls,

As promised here is part 2 of GETTING READY FOR EID.(Post on facial and skin care).

After facial  your canvas/face is all set for makeup.And good makeup starts with good foundation.

A flawless face gives you a youthful look and radiant confidence.There are a few tricks which can help you get the  maximum benefit from your foundation to achieve a flawless face:

MINERAL HYGIENICS MINERAL MAKEUP

This post is dedicated to my dear,dear friend.She made the delivery of the product possible.A BIG thanks and kudos...

Mineral make up has really revolutionized the make up industry.After the introduction of this type,concept of long lasting foundation became a reality.Girls with oily skin and acne prone skin are even advised by dermatologists to use mineral makeup.Powder form of minerals is best,because it is light on skin and normally does not contain any  harmful additives.

There are many mineral makeup brands available nowadays.LO'real mineral makeup,sheer minerals and bare minerals.Bare minerals is well known one which suits most girls.However,did you know that Bare minerals contains bismuth oxychloride...a chemical which may irritate skin and cause ugly breakouts and acne.This is precisely the reason Bare minerals doesn't suit some girls at all.

For a very long time,I have been searching for a safe mineral makeup which is vegan or halal and gives good coverage and long lasting perfection.The answer to all my requirements and fuss is....MINERAL HYGIENICS. It is a mineral makeup brand based in USA.They are members of safe cosmetic compact.Here is my post on all such companies.Meaning that they are free of toxins and bismuth oxychloride.I contacted the company and they told me the foundation is free of animal ingredients.So,its vegan and halal.







Now that we have mineral hygeinics foundation sorted out as a halal and vegan and toxin free foundation.Here is the big question.Does it work or is it just another empty promise of natural makeup.Read on to find...

GARNIER BB CREAM-Miracle Skin Perfecter

Asslamo allaikum and hello all,

Today I will share my view on a BB cream keeping in view that its summer and one needs to keep a light hand on makeup.OK.Garnier BB cream has taken the beauty blogogsphere by storm.People love it for its affordablilty and easy availability,if for naught else.I was itching to get my hands on this one since the day it was launched.Garnier is a vegan braad(as I have come to know),so this BB cream was a total must have for me as I do not use products with animal ingredients anymore(halal status is doubtful).So was it the 8 in ONE miracle for me?To read about my experience just scroll down my sweeties.

                       GARNIER BB CREAM MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTER

CATRICE PHOTO FINISH 18 HOUR LIQUID FOUNDATION in SUN BEIGE 040

Catrice offers such a vast range of makeup,all with quality and affordability.I was looking for some good moisturizing foundation for oily skin with nice coverage and stay time.During my research I came across Catrice 18 hour foundation.

My gut feeling told me to get and I followed it :-P(as is always the case where makeup is concerned).So,was my gut feeling able to find me my HG foundation?Lets see...

I got this one from Beauty Arena for PKR 1210.With delivery charges it cost around 1460PKR. 
The shade I wanted was Sun Beige and according to just4girls.pk it was outta stock(like most of my wishlist there),but beauty arena had it so I got my wish ^_^

CATRICE PHOTOFINISH 18 HOUR LIQUID FOUNDATION in SUN BEIGE

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TONE AND COMPLEXION

Choosing the right foundation is such an important part of makeup.Yet the information on how to choose our right shade can be a little difficult to understand.I was always confused and baffled by information on skin tones and how to find my own.So,lets break down and simplify the information,so that you can understand and find your own skin tones easily.

Broadly speaking,there are 6 types of complexion.I have posted photos of Bollywood and Holly- wood actresses in the relevant categories so that you don't have trouble in finding out your complexion match.

{NOTE:I have categorized on bases of given photos only,because all the celebs shown below may appear different in different photos and makeup}

RIMMEL LASTING FINISH 25 HOUR FOUNDATION

Foundation is considered  as second skin and very rightly so.Finding the foundation that matches your complexion,skin tone and color is like getting 70% of your makeup done flawlessly.I recently got to know that Rimmel has introduced a new,long wearing foundation in the market.

Being an OILY I am always attentive towards words like long wear,extra staying power, matte etc.This time HYDRATING was what I wanted along with the above mentioned qualities.So,I thought that I must try this new foundation.Was it able to win my love and loyalty?Read on to find.
       

BENEFIT-HOW TO LOOK THE BEST AT EVERYTHING KIT In MEDIUM

Every makeup lover wants to buy high end brands of makeup(some of it if not everything).The high end brands are pricey and hard to get in Pakistan,but if this problem is worked around,one feels on the ninth cloud.That is exactly  how I felt when I got...

             BENEFIT-HOW TO LOOK THE BEST AT EVERYTHING KIT

                                                   In MEDIUM

ETUDE HOUSE BRIGHT BB CREAM

BB creams or beauty balms are tinted moisturizers which were first made to be used 

by post -operative laser treatment patients who had some degree of scarring on their 

faces and couldn't use foundation to cover it up.Well,the BB creams have come a long 

way from there.

Loved and raved for being easy to use and moisturizing.Disliked for the whitish 

look,sheer coverage and limited number of shades. BB creams,today, are a hit in

 beauty blogosphere. 

With so many companies and so many improved versions these babies are replacing 

foundation for many.

I also ordered a BB cream some days ago from www.Beautyarena.com.

Price PKR 750.

It is a Korean BB cream by etude house.

                                       ETUDE BRIGHT BB CREAM

Did it work for my very oily skin?Was it able to cover my dark circles and acne spots?

Did it moisturize my skin?

Read more to find...

BOURJOIS 1 2 3 PERFECT FOUNDATION In SHADE 54 BEIGE

Asslam o allaikum.

As you all know finding the right foundation,the perfect foundation is a humongous feat.Your makeup reaches close to perfection  when you do find THE foundation.Today,I will review a foundation which is getting very popular,especially among the oilies  :) .

         BOURJOIS 1 2 3 PERFECT FOUNDATION In SHADE 53 BEIGE

REVLON COLOR STAY FOUNDATION WITH SOFT FLEX In NATURAL TAN

                                               

REVLON COLOR STAY FOUNDATION WITH SOFT FLEX,SPF 6 IN NATURAL TAN

ColorStay™ Makeup provides lightweight comfort, so you feel like you’re not wearing makeup. Looks fresh for up to 24 hours.For combination or oily skin, this oil-free formula helps control shine all day and gives you Flawless skin.

DIANA OF LONDON TWO WAY PAN-CAKE WET AND DRY In IVORY

I love multipurpose cosmetics.They are travel friendly and offer convenience with affordability.This post is about one such powder pan cake.

   DIANA OF LONDON TWO WAY PAN-CAKE WET AND DRY In  IVORY BEIGE 112

This shade is "Ivory Beige", shade 112.