MakeupForever  Excessive Lash Arresting Volume Mascara

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MakeupForever Excessive Lash Aressting Voulume Mascara  creates long lasting panoramic volume that fans out for a truly dramatic, eye-opening effect. The no-smudge formula builds this intense lash look, while the exclusive slim double-fiber brush works to load from root to tip and ensure absolutely no clumps.

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Good mascara’s are easily available in the market nowadays – from good pocket friendly to high-end, they have it all !!
It’s quite difficult to chose one favorite mascara that will never let you down , but I think I found one for myself 😉
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MAKE UP FOR EVER Excessive Lash  Mascara is an incredible addition to their mascara range.
So I thought to share my thoughts with my awesome followers ❤️

MAKEUPFOEVER often comes out with an innovative products/Launches. Professional brand with high-quality formula.
I can trust them blindly , without having any doubt!
, & now  EXCESSIVE LASH MASCARA is here to ANSWERS ALL YOUR QUESTIONS 🙂
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It Adds length and volume without any clumps & Stays in place forever..
I’ve been using it on both top and bottom lashes and can proudly say that no other mascara has gotten a look in since I started using it

img_6607Super duper black and will not flake. Use it on bottom lashes and see the magic
The formula is just so perfect not too wet not too dry ( very lightweight on lashes)
As i said its very long lasting panoramic volume that fans out lashes for a dramatic and eye-opening effect

This mascara works like a magic wand on your eyes

Exesive lash mascara is my new HG
as some of you might already know that I’m a mascara snob, & Honestly I can ‘t leave the house without it now🙈

It :-lifts, curls, separates, adds volume and length. 

Pretty much everything your looking for 😉
And it can be easily removed with makeup removing wipes without any hassle !!

Have you tried it yet ?? Do share your thoughts with me :*

Much LOVE
Zeee ❤

 

Review : Micaroon INK collection

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 Micaroon INK Collection 

Liquid lipsticks now days are everything ,almost every cosmetics company has launched their own version of matte liquid lipstick,Lets Have a look and see what MICAROON have for us 😉

This beautiful INK collection is nothing short of a tattoo! With a non-drying feel, these extremely well pigmented shades are long lasting and feel very smooth on the lips. Here is a glimpse to describe these gorgeous, sultry colors of our ultra mattes.
These are also mousse-y in texture & dries fully velvety matte.
Super comfortable to wear and available for an incredible price

There are 6 shades and my top 3 favorites are VIP/ Ai and Brunch ,

Candy

Candy looks adorbs but tends to come off patchy. I had to apply a couple of coats, where the other lip colors only needed one.
CANDY is the lightest shade, best described as neon Barbie pink , I did love this color a lot though But didn’t go well with my skin tone it will look much better for pale or fair skin tone (if you have a dry, chapped lips, it will emphasize them a lot so it is best to prep the lips first)

88

88 is a slightly cool-toned, bright orchid shade, playful yet subtle for daily wear

VIP

VIP is a mauvey pink shade , that is perfect for everyday wear! It complements my medium skin tone well, and if I have to recommend only one shade, then girl this is it!

DOLCE VITA

Dolce vita is a bright pinky coral shade great for summery day time look

AI
Ai is a perfect red pout that you need Definitely worth buying especially if you love the classic red look

BRUNCH
Brunch is a deep reddish plum . OMG, this shade is to die for! This is a perfect shade if you want to feel vampy or bold. This definitely suits all skin tones! And great for fall / winter

Overall I love this ink collection by micaroon
•Mousey formula
•Dries immediately –
•Velvet matte finish –
(dry but comfortable formula)
•no scent –
•Build able
•easy to touch up

The price just puts it over the top as the best option.
Price : 59 AED/each 
Available – The Dubai Mall 
shop online :-  www.micaroon.com 

Paco Rabanne : Black XS Los Angeles LIMITED EDITION 

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Paco Rabanne XS LA Edition – women In 2016, the Black XS torch is being passed onto two young talents from the rock music scene: fierce Sky Ferreira and spirited Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis. “Rock on!” is the name of the game for this young couple.

The perfume of this new limited edition has a solid and sensual base: gourmand vanilla, enchanting amber, earthy woods. Black XS L.A. for her has a tender heart in which the famous hellebore rose and orchid meet the exoticism and intoxicating base notes of rum. On the surface,a delicate coconut water, lively cranberries, and bitter orange with a thick bark come face to face with thetenderness of tamarind leaf. The miraculousaccord of opposites, the marriage of love and rockshape its character.

NOTES : 

Top : Coconut , Bitter Orange ,Cranberries ,Tarmarind,Lemon
Heart : hellebore flower, orchid ,Rum, Peach, jasmine , magnolia
Base : Vanilla , Amber ,Woody Notes ,Caramel , Patchouli, white musk

MY THOUGHTS :

Personally I like this, Black XS applies with the fresh, clean zing of bitter orange , gourmand vanilla and the leafy chill of tamarind leaf ,The fragrance then quickly settles to a mild floral fragrance, and it is the rose and orchid that stands out on me – not the rum. – but lovely
The scent lasts upto 3-4 hours ,so you already need to be fairly comfortable re spritzing every few hours
Sadly its limited edition so get it while you can.

I love this bottle btw, its gorgeous!This is a easy-to-wear fragrance that is best for ‘everyday’ use & Its perfect for summer.
Very subtle, yet sexy and pretty scent.
Sillage and longevity are moderate.

Overall ,I think Black XS la is great for girls who want to smell beautiful & sexy , but in a soft manner.
I’ll give this perfume a 7/10.

The retail price for the Black XS LA Collection (EDT)
100 ML for HER is AED 306
100 ML for HIM is AED 374

available at (Wojooh, Sephora, Paris Gallery, Debenhams, Areej, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales)

Madlashes Gift Box by MadCosmetics 

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MadLashes Gift Box

ABOUT MADLASHES :

Madcosmetics is brand established to bring you unique cosmetics at affordable prices. After an in depth research on today’s demands in the world of cosmetics we bring you products which completes your cosmetics wardrobe and gives you that extra edge over the others.

• Invisible band tying the individual hairs together;
• All of Mad Lashes are Hand-Made to perfection;
• Made out of 100% natural human hair;
• Affordable pricing at 30% lower than the leading competitor; and
• Unique branding which appeals to young Arab girls.

Madlashes gift box set contains 11 pairs of Madlashes and one Madlashes glue
Styles :

•LOONY

•DIPPY

•MANIC

•FRANTIC

•CRAZY

•RAVING

•INSANE

•LOCO

•LUNATIC

•NUTTY

•WACKO

Madlashes gift box, the incredible lashes range features completely hand-made lashes made from natural human and mink hair.

The lashes are sold both in individual pairs & as a gift box , which is such a great idea for gifting to any girl who loves the lash Game ❤️

From creating a glamorous, cat-eye effect to fluttery flirty and natural effect, this box has it all.
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They also photograph wonderfully and are apparently so high quality that they can be reused more then 25 times . wow right ?

MADCOSMETICS is now Exclusively available at ParisGallery

 

XOXO
Zeee💋

BodyCare Review : Laura Mercier Tea Menthe Citron Creme Body Cleanse 

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Laura Mercier Tea Menthe Citron Creme Body Cleanse 

Product detail :
Embark on a mysterious of the senses.Inspired by the Moroccan leisure of tea-time, Tea Menthe Citron captures the freshness of hand-picked mint and earthy tea leaves, perfectly balanced with a touch of cardamom and cedarwood. Leave behind a refreshing sensation for the body and senses.

A creamy milk cleanser that froths and foams into a lightweight lather as it drenches skin in moisture. Natural Coconut water helps soothe and nourish skin while Glycerin comforts and conditions.
Direction : Gently Massage onto the skin in a circular motion before rinsing with warm water. follow up with gel body moisture.
I m in love with the Laura Mercier Tea menthe citron Line , which includes :

•Tea Menthe Citron Creme Body cleanse
•Tea Menthe Citron Gel Body Moisture 
•Tea Menthe Citron Eau de Toilette 

– Tea Menthe Citron Creme body cleanse is my absolute favorite for this humid weather in Dubai, it leaves me and my bathroom smelling clean , fresh,energizing & get me going in the morning.

The scent of it harmoniously intertwines natural ingredients to form an uplifting & revitalizing experience:)
Tea’s are also known for its powerful anti-aging and antioxidant properties , Which helps to calm your irritated/ sensitive skin!
Whereas coconut water is packed with great hydrating properties , soothes dryness & again it’s antioxidants which is so much important for our skin these days, as it helps to prevent damage to our bodies caused by free radicals.
If you love the smell of Tea mixed with coconut Water then I’m sure this will be your favorite body cleanser too,The rich creamy lather is absolutely amazing , and very gentle on the skin.
it leaves my skin clean , silky smooth (didn’t dry me out)

Great for summer days !!
Totally Worth the Price 🙂

Laura Mercier collections are available in : 

•Areej store (UAE)
•Harvey Nichols (UAE)
•Bloomingdales (UAE)

Price : 138 AED

What’s your favorite body cleanser for this summer 😉 ??

XOXO,
Zeee💋

Fragrance Review : CK Eternity (limited edition)

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Eternity summer (LIMITED EDITION)

ETERNITY summer Calvin Klein transports you to an exotic retreat where natural beauty blends with blissful tranquility. crystal clear water shimmers in the summer sun. palm leaves cast shadows and create a cool, airy elegance.
ETERNITY summer Calvin Klein for women

Bright – Cool – Calm 

The fragrance begins with cool palm tree accords, evoking a captivating tropical paradise. the heart blossoms with exotic frangipani flowers with an alluring floral femininity and dries down with warm sensuous musk accords.

DESCRIBED AS EXOTIC FLORAL LETS HAVE A QUICK LOOK ON THE NOTES :

Top-palm tree accord, pear blossom,bergamot
Heart-frangipani, jasmine, tuberose mist
Base-musks, vanilla, blonde woods

PACKAGING :

ETERNITY summer Calvin Klein reinterprets the legendary ETERNITY bottles through the lens of a sundrenched tropical paradise. gradient shades of soft blue, green and violet flow from the smooth curves of the men’s bottle to the sleek lines of the women’s bottle,creating visual harmony.

MY THOUGHTS :

This is my new all time favorite summer fragrance , literally I’ve been using it daily & spritzing it on my pillow before bed and it leaves my hair smelling nice

The Palm leaf & frangipani is playing a genius role in this Bright, fresh, blissful without being strong ,
The presence of frangipani may make this fragrance seem summery , I love how its well blended with white flowers, balanced with just the right amount of warmth & sweetness!
Very casual and relaxed. A perfume to wear on vacation, at the beach

its a perfect daytime scene, but it has a sexiness to it that makes it perfect to wear at night too.

Lasting power on clothing= all day
On skin= 4 hours 
Price : AED 310 ( EDT :100ml )

Review : M.A.C MatchMaster Shade Intelligence compact.

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The new Mac MatchMaster Shade intelligence Compact foundation dropped in stores in May

Comes in 12 different shades,(mostly warm shades)

Its innovative cushion and sheer liquid formula lends true-to-life shade perfection and coverage, while letting your natural skin show through. A cutting-edge delivery system allows the formula to be released in a superfine layer, providing a natural finish and sheer to medium buildable coverage. Launching with a spectrum of 12 light to deep dark shades.

The fascinating thing about the Cushion foundations is they are simply compact that come with a cushion applicator and a porous sponge saturated in liquid foundation.It’s designed to help make the application more even, to speed up the makeup process, and to allow for easy touch up on the go.

Packaging : 

The pact is slightly bulky because it contains the cushion and the puff! the puff is designed to be non-absorbent & to be carried around without worrying about getting the liquid
product everywhere.


Application : 

its easy and quick makeup application,you don’t need any extra tools or skills, all you need is your fingers or the applicator and pat away to get the most beautiful finish and glow. *the patting motion helps to create a flawless finish & the good thing about puff on cushion is that it allows for a very even distribution of product.

Coverage : 

I would say that you could build it to medium coverage before it looks cakey. 
After it sets, the foundation has a natural almost semi matte finish.

 

Overall,
Mac matchmaster would be great for those who prefer a more natural finish if they have the right shade.

*{{5.0 is 2-3 shade darker on me, however I managed by using lighter M.A.C concealer }}}

I think normal to combination skin will appreciate this most! Oily skin will definitely have to set with powder and blot throughout the day, As it may transfer 🙈 & we don’t want that right ?

It’s
•flawless &semi matte finish.
•fuss free and very beginner friendly.
•travel friendly.
Also, I pray for a long wear formula that is good for hot/ humid weathers.

Have you tried any cushion foundation before? do you like them ??

Xoxo
Zeee 💋

Bottega Verde launches Flagship store in Dubai!

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Bottega Verde launches Flagship store in Dubai!



UAE, May 25th, 2016: Bottega Verde, one of Italy’s leading Natural Skincare and Cosmetics brand recently launched its Flagship store at City Centre Deira amongst much celebration! The store inauguration was done by the Chairman of Apparel Group, Mr. Nilesh Ved and Vice-Chairperson, Mrs. Sima Ved along with the Bottega Verde principles.

The launch included a LIVE Demonstration from the Bottega Verde Skincare Cosmetologist, Makeup Tutorials, Fresh Flower Giveaways and an embodied version of Lady Bottega Verde herself. The media and customers were given a tour of the store, educating them on their beauty needs and providing them beauty solutions from Bottega Verde.

The store concept revolves primarily around the customer, with the aim of providing a refreshing shopping experience that allows them to breathe in the natural Tuscan origins and take home a piece of Italy with them.
Bottega Verde is a leading Italian mono-brand retail chain that specializes in the production and distribution of Skincare, Fragrances and Cosmetics made with highly natural ingredients. The brand started out as a herbalist’s shop in 1972 in Pienza, Italy, in the heart of the truest, most natural region of Tuscany.

Since then the brand has undergone aggressive product evolution and expansion plans, with a growing presence in more than 25 countries in 4 continents. In the GCC, the brand is under leading global fashion and lifestyle retailer Apparel Group, with a retail footprint across UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar within the GCC.

My favorite product from  the Bottega Verde is their RED GRAPE COLLECTION

It Smells delicious and is great for dry skin.
Also, their products are very affordable with high quality !😍


 Don’t forget to visit the nearest store and try their awesome products 

Branches :- 

City Centre deira, Dubai -056-4041838

Golden mile Galleria, Palm jumeirah -052-6078551

Al Naeem Mall, RAK- 053-6078666

Bawabat alsharq Mall, Abudhabi – 052-6078641

Follow Bottega Verde On Facebook and Instagram- BottegaVerdeGCC

Have A lovely weekend Lovelies!!❤️

Much LOVE
Zeee💋

 

 

Review : Lush BIG Shampoo

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Lush BIG Shampoo  


About the product :- 

A volumising shampoo made with seaweed and sea salt. While the salt lifts the hair and adds body, it also softens the hair alongside extra virgin coconut oil and protein-rich toothed wrack seaweed. Lemon and lime allow the hair to shine as they allow the cuticles on your hair to lie flat, meaning they reflect more light.

How to use :-

Use a small amount on wet hair and work it in well to build lather. Rinse !! Follow up with a LUSH conditioner for soft tresses

Ingredients :-

Sea salt, coarse, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, lemon infusion, fresh, organic, seawater, fresh, Seaweed Infusion, sawn sea oak, Lauryl betaine, Lime juice, fresh, organic, coconut oil, extra virgin, Neroli essential oil, Mandarin essential oil, Fair Trade vanilla absolute, orange blossom absolute, * Limonene, methyl ionone, perfume.
* Naturally occurring in essential oils.

My thoughts :-

Lush big shampoo is one of the lush’s popular & much raved product , suitable for all hair! Its a very special shampoo, as it contains sea salt, seaweed and lemon, which allow you to thoroughly clean your hair without weakening it.

People with fine hair swears by it , so I gave it a try & im glad to say that it really does what it says !

I love the smell, very relaxing & mild neroli & citrus , that lasts foreverrrrrrr ( One of the reason why I love lush is b’coz of their smell )
it definitely gave my fine hair lots of volume but at the same time it was balanced and bouncy.

As well as being a volumising shampoo, this shampoo is a clarifying one too.
I would not recommend to use this on a daily basis because my scalp became slightly dry/itchy ( possibly due to the sea salt in this product)

So I consider it as a weekly pampering treatment for your hair 🙂

Sea salt is also full of minerals & de-greases hair , removing dead skin cels & dirt without stripping natural oils for a fresh , squeaky clean feeling. Sea salt with seaweed infusion balanced with extra virgin coconut oil & avocado butter for soft nourished locks. & finally fress citrus juices are squeezed in for incredible shine. It’s no wonder this one is a best seller !!

This shampoo can be found in the Lush shops and Lush website

Price:- AED 137/330g

What do you think? Have you ever tried it !

Much LOVE
Zeee💋

 

SkinCare Review – Izil 3 Fruits Youth Generating Cream

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Izil 3 Fruits Youth Generating Cream
So today’s review is going to be about yet another “Amazing” skincare product

I have become a huge fan of Izil skincare products lately. I Love their multipurpose Argan oil too (which I’ll review soon) LOL
None of their products has let me down so far and I am glad that whatever I’ve reviewed has been liked by you all.

Product detail :- 

Formulated with 3 key powerful oils (Barbary Fig, Apricot and Argan Oils), the “3 Fruits” Youth Generating Cream improves overall skin texture, firmness and radiance while reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

It contains Barbary Fig seed oil, which has extraordinary anti-ageing and anti-oxidant powers to stop the ageing of cells, stimulate their renewal, improve skin elasticity and help protect against free radicals.

Argan and Apricot oils further enhance this cream by moisturizing and softening the skin thanks to their richness in Vitamins A, E, and essential fatty acids. They help skin retain its elasticity and suppleness.

Your skin has a youthful boost: lines and wrinkles are reduced, firmness is improved, and hydration is dramatically restored.

1. Improves overall skin texture and radiance
2. Dramatically restores hydration
3. Reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles
4. Improves skin firmness
5. Helps skin retain its elasticity and suppleness.
6. Unifies skin tone, whitenes skin and improves its darifty
7. Soothes skin imitations

Directions :- 

Apply a pea sized amount on your palm and apply on face in upward strokes from chin to cheeks. Apply on neck in upward strokes from base of neck to jawline.

My thoughts :- 

it’s been a month now trying this product & I’m absolutely happy with the result 😍
The first thing I noticed was the pleasant fragrance of this cream which is very refreshing and long-lasting.


It’s like a heavy cream in texture , but goes on silky smooth and melts into my skin, however It doesn’t feel greasy and gives a “Matte finish” . Yes, You heard me right I was surprised tooo
It soaked in very well and the Matte look did not bother my super dry skin ,
Though,I did not see any drastic difference on my wrinkles
But YES my face is much brighter, Even & supple now.

The best thing about this cream – unlike a cold cream – is that it completely absorbs into your skin without leaving a film.
• it can also be used as a nice makeup base!!

Overall, this cream has proven to be very good. I think that it has made my dry skin feel soft and smooth with no greasy effect. A big YAY for that
It’s definitely a Must have face cream for me ATM

Price: 165 AED

Available at Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
Al Wahda Mall & Dalma Mall in Abu dhabi

Website :www.izilbeauty.com