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Aria Mirza

Miss Claire Sense Red Glimmerstick For Lips

Hello to all the readers! I know you are looking beautiful today ❤ I’m here today to review Miss Claire Glimmerstick Lip Pencil Sense Red for you all. I bought this a week ago. Not wasting much time and getting onto the review directly. These lip pencils which are known to be dupes of the NYX Matte Lip Cream lip pencil are favorites to many bloggers as I’ve noticed. That is the reason why I badly wanted to have one to try and so I did.

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Basic information about the Miss Claire Sense Red Glimmerstick for Lips

Price – 50 INR for a stick

Packaging – Miss Claire Glimmerstick Lip Pencil comes in a red color wooden pencil stick. Outer color corresponding to the lip color it consists. The pencil has a silver aluminum cap. Not many details can be seen on the pencil.

Texture – Like a good lip pencil, not very creamy but soft. Does not slide on very easily on lips, but not that tough also, and dries up in little time.

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Direction to use – Outline lips with Miss Claire Glimmerstick Lip Pencil Sense Red and then fill in with the same if you want the lipstick to last longer or can just fill in with a lipstick matching the color of the lip pencil.

Shelf life – Three years from manufacturing.

 

My Experience with Miss Claire Sense Red Glimmerstick for Lips

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This color is a lovely bright red with a hint of pink in it. I had been looking for a color like this as I’m bored of the usual reds and pinks. I wanted something in-between. But at the time I was buying this I had no clue it’ll have a bit of pink tone to it. The stick looked absolutely red and still, I went ahead to buy this because red is a safe choice to make when you’re not sure. Let me tell you the pencil is amazingly pigmented and the final look is matte. Its application does involve a bit of tug and pull. Also, I would recommend moisturizing lips before applying the lip pencil as it gets very dry on lips. I can go around even without a lipstick over it. It stays on for as long as 3 to 4 hours, but tends to rub off while eating or drinks or even if the lips come in contact with a kind of fabric or such. It kind of stains your lips a little. It easily gets removed using a makeup or lipstick remover. I absolutely love the color. Though it isn’t something that I would wear very often, but for once in a while, it’s good for me.

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Overall Performance of Miss Claire Sense Red Glimmerstick for Lips

I think for such a low price as 50 INR per lip pencil, it’s probably the best buy in my knowledge. I love how it looks on me. I also like the matte finish it has. The lip pencil actually makes your lipsticks last longer. There are several shades available at the same price. Colors ranging from pinks to reds to browns to corals to nudes. This lip pencils are pretty sleek and don’t take up much space in your purse of the handbag.

 

Would I Repurchase Miss Claire Glimmerstick For Lips in Sense Red?

I am not sure if I will buy the same shade again or not, but given the fact that these cost so cheap, I am definitely buying a few other shades to try. I had liked some while buying this one but wanted to see the quality before as I wasn’t sure if it’s safe enough to use on lips because 50 INR is too cheap to be trustworthy. As I really like the outcome, I’m going to go ahead and try a few more.

Would I recommend Miss Claire Glimmerstick for Lips in Sense Red?

Yes, you must! You would not mind sparing those 50 bucks in your purse for such lovely colors. They are quite promising I must say.

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Cetaphil Moisturising Cream Review

by Aria Mirza

Hi, my lovelies! Sorry for being away for a while as I was caught up with some work. But today, I’m here with a very useful product review and yes, you can thank me later. ?

Whether it’s winters or not, your skin does need nourishment on a daily basis. Every time we wash our faces, we feel the need for a good moisturizer that would keep the skin soft and hydrated the whole day. There’s one that I have been using since last winters and trust me it’s the best I’ve come across till date. The Cetaphil Moisturising Cream it is and it does wonders to my skin which no other moisturizing cream could do in so many years.

Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

Basic Information about the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

Price – 326 INR for 80g.

Sensitive skin alert – No.

Best for – Dry and sensitive skin.

Product Claim – It can moisturize and repair even the driest skin.

Ingredients – Purified water, Polyglycerylmethacrylate & Propylene Glycol, Light Liquid Paraffin, Dicaprylyl, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone and Dimethiconol, Cetyl Alcohol, Refined Almond Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Disodium Edetate, Sodium Hydroxide, ALL-RAC-Alpha tocopherol.

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Packaging – A tube filled with the content having a screw-top cap. The tube comes in a rectangular paper box. It earlier came in a jar container which was not a suitable packaging for the content. The packaging is very much of a medicated cream.

Directions to use – Take a generous amount on fingers. Rub gently into your skin. Use daily for optimal hydration. Apply liberally as often as needed.

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My Experience with the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

I have combination skin and it often keeps very irritated due to sitting in AC for long hours. Even though it doesn’t harm me if I apply it all over my face, I avoid applying it over the oily areas on my face around summers. It has an extremely mild scent to it which fades away very quickly after applying. The cream is quite thick and blends in skin very beautifully. I apply it every morning and it instantly softens my skin. No irritation whatsoever! I’m good for the entire day and it feels great to me not having red irritated skin and flakes over scratching. During winters I applied it twice, after a shower in the morning and at night before going to bed. Not only to my face but also everywhere I felt my skin was getting dry. To my surprise, it actually kept my skin soft and hydrated the whole of December and January.

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Overall Performance of the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

It has a good, smooth texture and works amazingly for the dry and sensitive skin. It does what it claims. It hydrates the driest skin with its blend of emollients and humectants which bind the water to the skin, preventing it from losing moisture. It absorbs into the skin immediately. Soothes dry, irritated and itchy skin.

Pros of the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

  • Absorbs quickly
  • Long lasting
  • Hydrates skin excellently
  • Softens the skin
  • Can be used anywhere on the body (external use only)
  • Fragrance-free

 

Cons of the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream

  • On the expensive side
  • Not for oily skin

Would I repurchase?

Yes, I have been repurchasing this and I will continue to do so until I find something better.

Would I recommend?

Yes, I recommend this to all those who have been suffering from dry skin like me. Not just the face but if you have dry skin anywhere on your body (elbows, knees, feet, hands, etc), just go ahead try this and you will see the difference for yourself.

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the Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel

The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel Review

by Aria Mirza

Hey, all you beauties reading this :* Hope all are doing great. I’ve already mentioned in my previous review, how I’m obsessed with all the bathing products. I feel if you start your day with a good smelling shower it leaves you energetic for the whole day making you feel and smell good. I’m back again with a shower gel review. So today, it is The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel that I’m going to introduce you guys to.

*Alert* – You might get creeped out with how I describe the fragrance. Psst… Just saying! ?

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Basic information about The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel

Price – 275 INR for 60 ml, 425 INR for 250 ml

Product Claim – Soap-free body cleanser with cold-pressed strawberry seed oil. Lather-rich. Against animal testing.

Packaging – Similar to The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel, it has a transparent bottle with a flip open cap attached.

Color – As expected from a Strawberry Shower Gel, it is translucent strawberry red/pink and the color is damn alluring itself. The color makes the product look very attractive and cute.

Directions to use – Moisten your body. Take a little portion of the shower gel either on hands or your bath lily and lather it up in the shower. Rinse it off your body.

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My Experience with the Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel

The fragrance takes you to a dreamy fairyland. It’s that majestic! It has the real strawberry fragrance which almost makes you want to taste it. ? though I couldn’t gather the courage to taste a shower gel. I know this is weird but I am weird when it comes to fragrances. Keeping my obsession apart, it has a runny consistency like other shower gels. A very small amount is required for your entire body. And even a small amount of the product lathers up pretty much a lot which satisfies one’s, soul. The shower gel gets washed off easily leaving your skin feeling fresh and ready for the day. The result; my skin feels a lot more soft, fresh and rejuvenated after I’m out of the shower. It’s good, both for winters as well as summers as your skin needs nourishment on a daily basis. The fragrance suits summer more as it keeps you enthusiastic till it lasts. That said; let me tell you the fragrance doesn’t last for long. On a summery day, it will hardly be on you for an hour maximum. So you do need a perfume or a deodorant to keep you going. You can’t depend on the shower gel thinking the odor will last the whole day.

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Overall Performance of the Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel

It very much lives up to all the claims, from smelling fab to leaving your skin soft and nourished and above all lathering so beautifully. Even after so many benefits, it pinches you a bit looking at the price. 275 INR for just 60 ml. But it does last you long, as each shower takes up very little of the product. Though the fragrance doesn’t stay for long, it is a treat to oneself till you’re in the shower. Trust me it’s an absolute delight.

Pros

  • Fragrance of real strawberries
  • Skin feels fresh and soft
  • Leathers up nicely
  • Easy to rinse off
  • Travel-friendly packaging (60 ml)
  • No animal testing was done.

 

Cons

  • Fragrance stays for a very short span of time
  • Little towards the expensive side

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Would I repurchase?

Yes. I love the smell and results, both. I would totally buy this again and maybe the 250 ml one as that will be more pocket-friendly as compared to the 60 ml bottle.

 

Would I recommend?

Yes. As its summers and we need something to freshen us up and give a kick-start to our day, I recommend this to all. After all, it’s a TBS product and it won’t disappoint you for sure.

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The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel Review

by Aria Mirza

Hey, everyone! I’m here to review the Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel for you beauties. I’m extremely fond of all the bathing products. They excite me way too much and as a matter of fact, it’s the same with most of you girls out there. All of us want to try the latest shower gels or shampoos or bath bombs. All that said; let me introduce you to this luxurious shower gel.

The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel Review

Basic information about The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel

Price – 425 INR for 250 ml

Product Claim – Enriched with Community Fair Trade argon oil from Morocco. Soap-free and lather-rich cleansing which will leave your skin clean and moisturized.

Packaging – It comes in a medium sized transparent bottle which has a flip open cap which is faded golden in color.

Directions to use – Moisten your skin. Take a little of the shower gel either on your hand or your loofah/bath lily and lather it up on your body in the shower. Rinse well

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My experience with The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel

I have started looking forward to my shower time. LoL! But seriously, it does excite me a lot. I want to stay in the bath for long only because of the FRAGRANCE. Yes, the fragrance. The smell is divine! I wouldn’t call it floral but it has a rich nutty yet subtle scent which relaxes my entire body instantly. It makes your bath all the more luxurious with that fragrance. It has a runny gel consistency and is golden brown (honey) in color.

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It lathers up very nicely satisfying you to the core. I know you love the whole lather game! ;) It rinses off very easily without leaving any residue on skin or the skin feeling oily and sticky. Talking about the results. It always leaves my skin feeling ultra soft and smooth which doesn’t happen with regular body washes which are not soap-free. Also, the fragrance remains on your body for a couple of hours if you’re staying indoors and not perspiring. But not the whole day. Even the moisture therapy starts to fade away with the day. But it does feel extra special after the bath.

You can see the review of the body butter from the same range HERE and the soap HERE.

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Overall performance of The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel

Being a product from The Body Shop, it does fulfill the requirements of the skin. That being; it nourishes the skin deeply, moisturizes it and does not let the skin get dry, and very importantly (for me) smells wonderful. It lives up to the claims. Though it is towards the expensive side, very little goes in for washing your entire body. So not much is being used at a time which makes it last longer.

Pros of the Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel

  • Fragrance is absolutely awesome
  • Enriched with Community Fair Trade Argan Oil which is considered good for skin
  • Soap-free
  • Does not leave the skin dry
  • Good quantity for the price

 

Cons of the Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel

  • Could be expensive for some
  • Bottle size is not travel-friendly

Would I repurchase?

Yes, of course, there’s no doubt that I will buy this again! I love it for both the fragrance and its after-effects.

Would I recommend?

All the girls with dry to the normal skin should try this out. You will definitely feel and see the difference in your skin. If you want to try something new and are ready to pay the price then go ahead with this one. It won’t leave you disappointed I am sure.

Do leave your lovely comments if you found this useful. :*

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Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip Color 1 3

Hi to all the lovely ladies! Hope all are doing great and looking their best today.

You all must have heard of the Maybelline Color Show Creamy Matte Lip color range. So today, I’m reviewing the Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip color shade M401 for you guys. Maybelline Colorshow Creamy Matte range has some very beautiful shades ranging from reds, browns, pinks and mauves. In total there are 12 of them. Lively Violet is a dreamy creamy, light tone of violet.

Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip Color

Basic information about Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip Color

Price – 325 INR for 3.9 g

Claim – its new ultra-care formula is moisture rich, hydrating and light.

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How to use – Glide the lipstick over your lips and have pretty pinkish-mauve lips in just one go.

Packaging – It comes in a black casing along with a color coded band at the centre. The whole packaging makes it very handy so you may carry it around with zero issues.

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My Experience with Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip Color

I personally love the shade! It makes my lips look a bit plumpy and I like this part of it. It also has a sweet fragrance to it. It is actually very creamy in nature which makes it doesn’t last for too long. Also, it gets transferred onto anything your lips come in contact with, though not very easily. Light application looks better than heavy application. My friend tried it taking it from me and it looked hideous on her probably because she’s a bit on the wheatish side of the complexion. So it’s a no-no for all the girls who have a slightly darker skin tone. I feel it only flatters extremely fair skin tone.

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Overall Performance of Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lip Color

It is a pretty shade of violet and suits fair complexion. It’s creamy and glossy when applied but takes a lot of time to dry down into a matte finish, almost half an hour or more. But even after drying up completely it does not leave the lips dry or dehydrated. Instead, it still remains creamy and feels super soft on lips. All the positive factors aside, it does not stay for long so every 4 hours a touch up is required. I am a person who prefers hassle free removing process and this has come out to be easily removable with any makeup remover or coconut oil.

 

Pros of the Lip color

  • Creamy Matte finish
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Nicely pigmented
  • Easy and even application
  • Does not dry up lips
  • Does not bleed or crack
  • Easily removable with makeup remover

 

Cons of the Lip color

  • The color is not universally flattering
  • Creases on lips with heavy application
  • More of pink than violet
  • Not long lasting

 

Would I repurchase and recommend?

It’s not very expensive nor very cheap so a mid-ranged product with such performance is a total thumbs up for me! Although, not for the dusky beauties. I might repurchase if I don’t get bored of the shade which is hardly possible. I most definitely recommend this to all the ladies with dry lips and those of you who want to try out something new other than your usual reds and pinks. Its hydrating formula keeps your lips from drying and makes them feel extremely soft, so there’s absolutely no harm in giving this a try. It’s an everyday wear shade and goes with most of the looks. So it’s a safe shade to keep with you for emergency purpose.

Hope you all find this review helpful!

 

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