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Testing the Sheglam Good Grip Hydrating Primer – Blueberry + AHA: My Honest Thoughts!

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If you’re a makeup lover like me, you already know the excitement of discovering a product that promises to change your game. So when I got my hands on the Sheglam Good Grip Hydrating Primer – Blueberry + AHA (Product ID: 42307414), I knew I had to share my experience with all of you!

Spoiler alert: It smells amazing, grips like a pro, and yes, I’m officially obsessed. Let’s dive into the juicy details. 🫐💦

First Impressions: Packaging & Presentation

Can we take a moment to appreciate how sleek and cute this primer looks? Minimalistic but with a pop of blueberry vibes

it’s Instagram-worthy right out of the box. Perfect for anyone (like me) who believes their makeup products deserve their own photo shoots! Haha

The Grip Test: Super Sticky Vibes

To really test its gripping power, I held a ring against the primer (because why not?) and guess what? It didn’t budge! That’s when I knew: if this primer can hold a ring in place, it’s definitely holding my makeup through Dubai’s I’m-melting heat.

How It Wears Under Makeup

After applying my foundation on top, the real magic happened. The primer kept my base in place for hours without creasing or sliding around. It gave my skin this smooth, airbrushed finish, and I didn’t even need to touch up my T-zone.

The Verdict: Love at First Swipe

What’s not to love? The Sheglam Good Grip Hydrating Primer checks all the boxes:

✔️ Smells incredible 🫐

✔️ Hydrates beautifully 💦

✔️ Grips makeup like glue (but in a good way)

✔️ Adds a smooth, glowing base to your look

Whether you’re a primer newbie or a seasoned makeup pro, this is one product you need in your routine. And at this price point? Total steal.

Have you tried the Sheglam Blueberry + AHA Primer yet? Let me know your thoughts! I’m all ears (and still sniffing the primer). Until next time, stay glam and keep slaying! 💕

Beauty Hacks : USING OLIVE OIL

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How i use OLIVE OIL FOR #BEAUTY USES


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If you’ve never used ❤ olive oil ❤ as part of your beauty regimen, you’re in for a real treat. It is rich in squalane, a natural emollient that is great for your #nails, lips,hair, and skin. In addition, it is packed with  Vitamins A & E and polyphenols that make it popular in many prepackaged beauty products. You can use it at home as part of your routine to:

~Deep condition your hair: Weekly, give hair and scalp a massage with slightly heated olive oil applied liberally. Comb through hair and let set for at least an hour or two. Shampoo hair to remove oil and thoroughly rinse. This will leave you with unbeatable shine and healthier looking hair with fewer split ends.

~Substitute for daily hair conditioner: A small amount of olive oil applied after shampooing can be substituted for hair conditioner. Apply a small drop into your palm & then rub both hands together & then apply it to dry hair.

~Remove makeup: Using a cotton swab, dab a bit under your eyes, on your cheeks and forehead, then wipe with a damp cloth. Finish by using a gentle cleanser. Your skin will be soft and smooth. Olive oil is a great option for those with sensitive skin.

~Soft Lips :Just dab on your finger and smear to relieve dry and chapped lips

~Soften dry and cracked feet: A little extra virgin olive oil makes a fabulous

~Replace shaving cream:Do you have sensitive skin? Be gentle with your legs by using olive oil as a shaving cream. Olive oil is a safe and organic alternative for shaving foam and results in a close shave that is less expensive and leaves your legs feeling silky and smooth.

~Use as a massage oil: You can create a mixture of organic oils: extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, in equal parts along with a small amount of jojoba or almond oil and vitamin E as a preservative that keeps your skin smooth and soft.

~Get healthy skin:Olive oil is a great skin moisturizer, in part because it contains linoleic acid, a compound not made by the body, but which prevents water from evaporating. It also contains a polyphenols hydroxytyrosol, an antioxidant that reinforces cell walls and reduces signs of aging..Splash your face with water before applying.

~Clean makeup brushes:Mix olive oil with a tsp of dishwashing liquid. Rub a small amount on the brush and wipe the brush back and forth on the palm of your hand, then rinse.

~ Body exfoliant: Mix 1 cup sweet almond oil with 1 cup salt (Epsom salts, fine or coarse sea salt, brown sugar etc.). Add a few drops of essential oil. After a shower, rub some of it over your body for a stimulating exfoliation.

~Anti Wrinkle for undereye: Apply some olive oil on your under-eye skin and massage it gently. Leave overnight and wakeup with soft hydrated eyes

Hope you Liked this post ❤

xoxo
Zeee :*

 

Fragrance Review : Les Belles de Nina – Luna By Nina Ricci

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INSPIRATION
Lightness, instinct, sensuality

It is a fragrance, with exquisite curves and gourmand accents, to the cascading laughter and thrills of young girls. An unprecedented fragrance dedicated to life’s explorers.

RANGE
A fragrance with a vibrant intensity

A magnetic apple in blue and night hues. A leather tie delicately surrounds the neck while two quivering and determined golden leaves, abound with fine promises.

Eau de Toilette – 80 ml, 50 ml and 30 ml

FRAGRANCE
Bold, irresistible and mysterious

Opting for a daring candied everlasting flower, a gourmand woody floral.
The flight is beautiful. A captivating duo. Juicy and bright. Orange blossom and wild berries are tamed.
Right in the heart. Noble and proud, white everlasting flower is intoxicated with caramel. A new experience, a rare addiction. Subtle toasted notes and honey accents.
Then carnal vanilla intrigues sandalwood. Vibrant and insolent sensuality.

LUNA keeps the symbolism and shape of an apple. Colored in blue, decorated with gold leaves and black leather around its neck, it represents the night, the moonlit version of the fairytale fruit.
Notes :-
Top notes: wild berries, orange blossom
Heart: caramel, immortal
Base: sandalwood, vanilla

I was super excited to try this New launch Fragrance !
An apple shape bottle which is so perfect for your beauty desk 🙂

LUNA is absolutely sensual ,Girly and mysterious scent

Well balanced between sweet and woody florals.
It opens with a sheer orange blossom mixed with wild berries that fades away fast and woody florals take place.
Vanilla in this is luxurious and heavy & caramel is noticeable too. {Its not overpowering sweet}It gets bit musky in the dry down from the sandalwood note, which smells so gorgeous!!

They all are blended very well together as they give a nice warmth feeling ..

It’s definitely more suited for a youngsters or ( young at heart ) 😉 so girly , friendly and sexy!! 

LONGEVITY :  lasts a decent amount of time for me, somewhere around 3 hours but wish that it had more staying power.

 

it can be a good every day fragrance.


Available : (Wojooh, Sephora, Paris Gallery, Harvey Nichols, Debenhams, Areej)
Price :  80 ML – AED 345 

 

Skincare Review : Esthederm Intensif Hyaluronic Serum®

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ABOUT SERUM :
Moisturizing mask with high levels of Hyaluronic® to instantly target sever dehydration.Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that is naturally present in the skin and it is the skin’s water reserve. Intensif Hyaluronic® Serum is made from a patented complex of three different forms of hyaluronic acid that penetrate the deep layers of the epidermis in order to redensify tissue by filling it with water.

USE CONDITIONS :
Apply to the face, neck and décolleté under the Intensif Hyaluronic Cream in the morning and/or evening. 
Used by itself, this cream is ideal for men, oily skin and in the summer.
Use as a 2-month intensive treatment for best results.

The skin is instantly intensely hydrated: supple, luminous, comfortable. Wrinkles and fine lines are filled in from the inside.
Boosts the effects of the Intensif Hyaluronic Cream.

ACTION :
Fills in wrinkles and fine lines by rehydrating the surface layers of the skin. Instantly plumps up the skin at the surface and more deeply.

FOR WHO ?
Intense dryness, wrinkles and fine lines.

RESULTS
The skin is instantly intensely hydrated: supple, luminous, comfortable. Wrinkles and fine lines are filled in from the inside.

MY THOUGHTS
It took me years and years to find a perfect serum for my skin type , I have tried so many serums and I do love few of them but none of them has reached to my HG list !!

But Now I Have found someone,And i can proudly share with you how amazing this product is and how it got into my HG list :

So without further ado, lets get started with the review :-

This is my first time using Esthederm product !!!
The first time I used this serum was at night and when I woke up, I was totally surprised to find how soft and smooth my skin was.

Intensif Hyaluronic Serum is great for dry skin , its intensely hydrating that treats your skin as well as prepares it for makeup.

It also provides a wonderful glow and can be used with any other skincare product. I highly recommend this for aging skin.
It feels like my skin has been thirsty for years, and this serum is the best drink for it , absorbs well without being too greasy or too dry.

And as I said earlier, its a great base for smooth makeup application..
I use one pump (thats enough for the entire face / neck) & massage it in circular motion.
* MORNING and NIGHT (after cleansing)

Gives perfect amount of radiance and balance to the skin also it feels like it’s ‘lifting’ my skin.

Overall,
This serum leaves my skin
•Soft..
•Moisturized..
•Dewy..
•Plumed..
•Supple and smooth..
•Makeup application is effortless ..

I’m truly in love with the entire esthederm products , its working great for my skin and stay tuned , more reviews are coming up !! 😉

Definitely recommending to everyone who is hunting for a serum to treat their dehydrated skin/wrinkles/uneven skintone …

Whats  your HG serum ?? 🙂

MUCH LOVE,
<<<Zeee>>>

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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)

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 💋

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

Illamasqua Earth Collection 

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Illamasqua Earth Collection    
       Earth celebrates origins and the passages of time. Represented only by a symbol, it echoes warmth, iridescent light and power. The collection embodies a nomadic character with a blend of earthy green, burnished red and liquid graphite and is our first to be personified only by an emblem.
.Earthy -cool tones are a definite trend this fall ,keeping things cool and warm at the same time as well as those that blend into the autumn season

Seriously I m going crazy over the gorgeous shades and finishes.. 

Here’s a bit more info about the collection –

Pure Pigment in ARA & DRACO – AED 130

Finely milled loose powder that provides an intense colour payoff witha shimmer metallic finish. Apply lightly or build for impact, layer PurePigment on the eyes to add an extra touch of brilliance. Ara (anintelligent silver) creates a beautiful metallic sheen whilst Draco (adimensional khaki) adds an earthy warmth with a subtle glisten.

The loose pigments are silky and glide on the skin and give a iridescent effect.

 
Slick Stick In IRON – AED 140

A colour intense, retractable eye crayon that creates intense definitionthat lasts all day. This creamy, water-resistant luxe graphite liner glideson effortlessly and once set does not shift. The ideal go to for highperformance, shimmer eye lining.

Glamour Lipstick In KIN – AED 150

Colour intense, sophisticated burnished red lipstick enriched withmoisturising Vitamin E. Glamore Lipstick in Kin provides a long-lasting satin finish in a smooth, hydrating formula that glides onto lips without compromising on colour pay off.

This collection will surely give you the tribal vibes  

Absolutely love Illamasqua Earth collection!! ❤

NOMADIC PALETTE – AED 255
PURE PIGMENT IN ARA – AED 130
PURE PIGMENT IN DRACO – AED 130
SLICK STICK IN IRON – AED 140
GLAMORE LIPSTICK IN KIN – AED 150
NAIL VARNISH IN ELEMENT – AED 110

Available At Areej stores  and Bloomingdales across UAE