Hey again, my lovelies!
Today, I'm going to talk to you about two of my favorite pressed powders : Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder and Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation.

Since I have oily skin, pressed powder is essential for me when it comes to setting my makeup. It keeps me from looking shiny. So without further ado let me tell you what I think about the two powders:

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder: It is a brilliant product that is quite inexpensive. I tend to buy backups of this powder since it gets sold out so quickly online! I use the shade Sandstorm. Its quite a sheer powder so it doesn't give much coverage. You can keep layering it and it won't look cakey at all. Blends flawlessly. Even makes my pores appear smaller! You may notice some shimmer particles when you look at the powder up close, but when applied to the skin, the shimmer is not at all noticeable. A total winner in my opinion! You must try this out.
Rating: 4.5/5

Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation: This is one of the very first Mac products I ever used! I had heard a lot about this one before. The powder is very finely milled and it gives quite a good coverage. But do not apply this with a heavy hand as it will end up looking cakey. Trust me, doesn't look pretty. I use the shade NC 40 and its an almost perfect match for my skin. I used the word "almost" because sometimes it tends to look darker on my skin. Maybe I'll have to try a lighter shade next time! The quantity of product that you get is excellent. This product will last you long time as a little goes a long way with this powder. I tried to apply the powder with the sponge that comes with the compact. Even though the sponge is of a very good quality, I tend to avoid using it because I end up applying too much. Instead, I use a big powder brush for buffing and blending the powder into my skin for a flawless finish. I keep this powder on hand for the days when I will need some extra coverage. All in all, I think it is a very good product, but I'm unsure if I'll be repurchasing it.
Rating: 4/5

Verdict: Even though I love MAC Studio Fix Powder, I think Rimmel Stay Matte Powder is "the one" for me!

Do let me know what you think about these powders!

Hello everyone!
Today I'm going to talk to you about one of my absolute favourite lip products, NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams! I went crazy reading reviews about them and looked high and low for them over the past few months!

I will be reviewing three shades today.
First up Antwerp. It is a beautiful coral pink colour! It instantly brightens up my skin. When I'm feeling down or my skin is looking dull and sallow, Antwerp instantly perks me up!

This is followed by Zurich which is a wonderful nude shade. It has just the right amount of nude and just the right amount of pink in it. A beautiful everyday shade. My only beef with it is that its application tends to be a bit patchy.

Next up is my most favourite shade from the range! *drumroll* Its San Paolo! It is such a beautiful deep pink colour! I am really enjoying wearing this colour. Just a swipe of liquid liner on the upper lash line, my cat eye glasses and San Paolo on the lips! That's my way to go!

What I really love about these lip creams is that they are some of the most comfortable mattes I've worn. They go on evenly (I've had some issues with Zurich), dry to a matte/semi matte finish and they just don't budge. They never dry out my lips and I don't even feel like I'm wearing them. I highly recommend this product. Do try it out!
Price: $ 5.99
            Rs 570
I just wish they were more easily available in India

One of my favourite online shopping websites these days has to be Propshop24. Its a wonderful place to shop for quirky, out of the box kind of gifts for your loved ones (and yourself)!

I came across this site through Instagram around 3-4 months ago and I've shopped with them quite a few times since then. Their site recently went through a change and I must say that I really like the new layout.

Propshop24 has so many different types of products that you'll be sure to find something for everyone! From bright and cheery notebooks to owl shaped emery boards and from quirky USB drives to colorful corkscrews and bottle openers, you'll find it all here!
They also have an extensive eyewear collection from ZeroUV. From cat eyes to clubmasters to the very on trend pentagonal sunglasses, they have it all!
One piece of advice regarding the sunglasses: If you spot something you like, BUY IT IMMEDIATELY! Chances are it will be out of stock very soon!

The process of placing an order itself is very simple. You can pay via credit/debit card. They even accept cash on delivery! And there's free shipping for orders over Rs.1000.
You will receive an order confirmation call from the customer care service. I must say that the customer care for Propshop24 is excellent. They're very prompt in replying to email queries and so very warm and polite over the phone.
They really make you feel at home!

You will receive an email notification when your order is dispatched. I usually receive my order at my doorstep within 2-3 days of placing and order!

I really love shopping at Propshop24 and will continue to do the same for a very very VERY long time!
So go on ahead and give them a try, I promise you, you won't be disappointed! They'll go out of their way to make you a #HappyPropper!

Love always
Freiha

Hello everyone!
Today I wanted to talk to you all about my travel bag essentials. These are the things that I carry with me when I'm traveling and they help me look my best on the go!

Sunblock/Sunscreen: This is an absolute must have in my bag. I am obsessed with protecting my skin from the sun. Not only because the sun's UV rays are responsible for premature skin aging, but also because I use Retin A to treat my acne and therefore my skin is photosensitive. That's why I carry not one, not two but THREE sunscreens with me!
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer sunscreens are amazing. They're creamy and absorb readily into the skin. No white cast. Only a smooth, silky, semi matte finish. Excellent for layering under makeup. Lotus Herbals 3 in 1 Matte Sunblock in SPF 40 is a cult product in the Indian market. Its water based, tinted and gives a nice matte finish whilst evening out the skin tone. A little powder on top and I'm good to go!

Tangle Teezer: This brush has been a lifesaver. Detangles my hair painlessly. I carry the Compact Styler version with me. I own the Original Tangle Teezer as well! But the compact version is a handbag essential because of its small size and the little cap that protects the bristles. Plus, the leopard print is so cute!

Powder: I love Rimmel's Stay Matte pressed powder. I apply it to my t-zone with my retractable powder brush from The Body Shop. The finely milled powder is cheap as chips, easy to blend and does not cake up on my skin. Helps in keeping my face shine free throughout the day! I use the shade Sandstorm.

Eyeliner: I carry two eyeliners with me. Both are from Maybelline. The first is their Hyper Sharp eyeliner which is perfect for cat eyes. The eyeliner gives clean and sharp lines and stays on all day. The second eyeliner is the Colossal Kajal. I use it for tightlining my eyes and for creating a smudgy kohl rimmed eye. Both eyeliners are excellent!

Mascara: I have been using the Maybelline Colossal Mascara for years. I prefer the waterproof version though. Using my eyelash curler from Colorbar, I curl my lashes and then follow up with two coats of the mascara. Perfectly defined and voluminous lashes within minutes!

Blush: Maybelline's Cheeky Glow blush is a brilliant product. This cream blush has a silky texture. One or two swipes across my cheekbones give me a healthy glow. Hasn't broken out my sensitive skin. But the wear time of the blush can be improved upon. I have the shade Peach Sweetie.

Lips: For the lips I gravitate toward Revlon products. Their lip butters and balm stains are brilliant. I carry with me the Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Honey Douce and Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. Lovely pink shades!
As for lip balm, I always have a pot of Nivea Lip Butter with me. They work very well on my chapped lips. Keep my lips hydrated throughout the day! Plus they're non sticky and don't just sit on your lips like those waxy lip balm sticks. I use the Raspberry Rose version.

Sunglasses: Finally, to protect my eyes, I always have a pair of sunglasses on hand. These are the ASOS Flat Top Cat Eye sunglasses. My favourite!

Thanks for reading about my travel essentials. What your favorite travel products that you cannot live without? Do let me know in the comments section!

Love always,
Freiha

Thanks for stopping by!

Through this blog, I'm going to be talking about all the things that are close to my heart. I will write about beauty, fashion, books, makeup and some other things that are going on in my life!

So happy to have you on this journey with me!

Love always
Freiha