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Who are your favorite Minor “Sweetiepies?”

Mine are:

Kevin (Squirrel)

Ketchup (Gopher)

 Purple Hippo

 Scoops (Donkey)

 Chubbems (Frog)

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A lighter shade of pink

I am still on the quest of looking for pink (light and dark) and this was a latest addition. It OBVIOUSLY isn't the real Lo'real, as you can see from the logo and the tube itself, but hey loved the color and it's long lasting! Okay so by long lasting I don’t mean it lasts up to like 5 to 6 hours. This little tube doesn't last longer than about 2 to 3 hours max. It’s a Pinkish pale matte touch for a lipstick but for me it does wonders so I kinda like it!

Rating: 3 Stars! 

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Caring with the Intense Vaseline line

My hands and feet dry out really quickly and it’s easy to make a straight line of white (showing dryness just like the ads) on them when I scratch. To counter this I have used many different brands here (yes for this I am not exactly brand loyal, if one ends another option is searched out!) but so far I like the way ‘Vaseline’ Intensive Care has worked out for me. I am currently using the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant, that has the natural ingredient under the name of ‘pure cocoa butter’.

It is a known fact that Vaseline is a product by Unilever and has been in the market for quite a few decades now. The brand does have a lot of other product extensions under its name but for me so far cocoa butter has worked the best.

The cream is easy to pour/squeeze and is a light yellowish liquid that is non greasy (once on skin) and has a nice cocoa fragrance to it. I have also noticed that over a week of its use has given me hands and arms that are soft and smooth and once it is absorbed it is non greasy as well. So I can safely say that for me it literally not only hydrates the skin but moisturizes it is as well.

If you are looking for a simple, cheap and effective moisturizer then yes Vaseline is one of the safest bets that are present.

Rating: 4 stars!

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Fading out the dark spots!

Thanks to the extensive traveling I did these two months my skin had become really weird with dark spots that had appeared out of the blue. So I started using my mom’s cream called ‘Fade Out’ and must say it has worked well for me. Even though it is a day cream that has SPF-15 but I use it regularly at night before sleeping.

The white colored cream, in a small white glass jar, has a sweetish fragrance and it sort of tastes sweet as well (yes accidently licked it when I managed to apply it to my lips as well). I apply it at night because it is high in moisture and tends to be greasy on the face as well so I can sleep it off. Yes in the morning when I wake there is a bit of a greasy feel on my face but, once washed it gives a nice soft look and feel (nice soft chubby cheeks that I have are maintained :D).

This cream for my oily skin is a definite no in the mornings (even though it actually is a ‘protecting day cream’) but for the night it has been the best for my skin.

For this I would recommend that you should do a test run (if you try it to see if it suits your skin) before you apply it because it did work well for me (even if I use it at night!).

Rating: 4 stars!

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The Vitamin Company's Skin glow

I got the bundle deal (like literally I went crazy shopping) from The Vitamin Company when they had their 50% sale on Facebook, and got this skin glow product for a glowing look when I go out for formal functions. Well the ‘Skin Glow’ from The Vitamin Company that is said to be a natural formula for instant healthy glow are small pink capsules that are oil based. One capsule is enough for the whole face (obviously). This oily liquid is easy to apply all you have to do it cut the tip and massage the oil in your palms before applying it on the face (I know many people who have done stupider things, like drinking it as well :D).  

The liquid is good and gives a literal instant shine and glow to the face but it does make me feel like I have a layer of oil on my face till it actually gets absorbed within the skin, also another downside of this is that is gives me acne if I use it regularly.

Though I love it a lot and want to use it regularly since I have oily skin I can’t use it that much (sadly). Wouldn’t recommend this for regular use especially for those with a T zone or really oily skin.

Rating: 3 stars!

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Sunning it off with Sunoff sunblock!

I have been told by my dermatologist that I really need to apply sunblock at all times when I leave the house, so this time I have been trying the ‘SunOff Plus’ sunblock (SPF-60). This is a whitish cream that requires hardly 2 to 3 drops that spreads out well on the face. The only issue is that I sweat a lot so after about a good 5 to 10 minutes my forehead is always dripping white sweat!! (sorta sick I know).

The sunblock itself is good and I haven’t tanned yet so I’m happy with that!L.

Since I am supposed to wash my face about twice daily (one in the morning and one in the evening), it really does protect me from the sun and dust (trust me the mucky water I see when I wash my face is proof of that!!). Also as per the claim it literally is non-greasy because it merges into the skin once it is applied, however yes it is a bit oily (on my T zone) and so makes my face kind of shine, but then that can be accounted to the fact that I sweat a lot

This sunblock by far has been better than many that I have used so far and I like the way it kind of just gets into my skin and protects from the sun!

It’s a must use for everyday for those of you who want to protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun (especially now-a-days considering the weather of Karachi)!

Rating: 4 stars!

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Optimaly clean from the Oriflame toner

I am absolutely in love with the Oriflame ‘Optimals’ white balancing toner! It is so good that I have literally finished 3 bottles in 2 months! This toner has become like an absolute necessity for me because I have really oily skin. It works really well at removing the dirt and dust that I usually collect on my face on my way home from work, but it also manages to make my skin feel clean and visibly tends to shrink my pores (but this happens for about only half an hour or so). It definitely does give my skin a soft glow and has also helped in reducing my acne problem as well.

I know it’s true that with so many creams and other beauty products what’s the use of a toner, but seriously if you apply this at night before sleeping it really does benefits to the skin and gives a fresh look when you wake-up the next morning!

So the best way I use this is to wash my face at night with a good facewash, pat dry face with towel (but I use tissues) then take a square cot

ton ball soaked with the toner and massage it on my face in gentle circles for a good 3 minutes and Viola! I have the desired results.

Will definitely recommend this to all because it works on all skin types (I’ve used this on my niece and she has normal skin, it worked for her as well).

Rating: 5 stars!