Styled by HRUSH - Tarte Cosmetics

Tarte cosmetics launched a limited-edition Styled by Hrush eye & cheek palette. Tarte is one of my favorite makeup brand.  Most of their palette is pigmented, smell of chocolate.. 

This limited-edition palette includes 3 mattes, 3 lusters and a mix of base, crease, liner and highlight shadows for complete eye looks. Grab your favorite eyeshadow brush and follow along with 4 step-by-step guides from Hrush to take your look from "daytime" and "work flow" to "soiree" and "play time." Using your favorite blush brush, finish with the matte coral blush to warm up your look with a "cheeky" contour.

 About this palette:

Price: AED146

A limited-edition eye & cheek palette co-created with celebrity makeup artist @styledbyhrush.  

Limited-edition shades:

·         bliss (white gold)

·         smitten (pink champagne)

·         royal (shimmering berry)

·         pinch (warm golden peach)

·         kitty (matte brown)

·         vamp (taupe)

·         cheeky (matte coral blush)

Product performance: Self-taught stunner Hrush Achemyan has inspired over a million Instagram followers to create confidence and celebrity versions of themselves through her artistic and star-studded account @styledbyhrush. Now, this web celeb and master makeup educator is teaming up with tarte to inspire fans to embrace the power of makeup with an exclusive full face palette. It includes 6 universal, pigment-packed shadows in a mix of versatile mattes and high-impact lusters co-curated with the master of the smoldering, smoky eye. The rich, blendable eyeshadows are joined by a full size, matte coral contouring blush to add warm, longwearing dimension for a sleek, slim effect. With 4 custom looks from Hrush, this chic, collector’s palette has everything you need to highlight your best features and embrace your inner superstar with the one-and-only @styledbyhrush. 

I've been playing this palette in a while now and Royal shade is my favorite shade in this palette.

Here is my finish look

Makeup products:

EYES:

Eyeshadow - Styled by HRUSH

Eyeliner - NYX Slide on pencil

Mascara - Light camera lashes mascara

Contact Lense: Bella Contact Lense

FACE:

Foundation - Makeup forever Ultra HD foundation in shade 127

Highlight & Contour - Lorac pro contour palette

Bronzer: Makeup forever - Pro bronze fusion in Amber

Lips:

Lipstick: Kylie liquid lipstick in Dolce K

Music: 

Music: NoCopyrightSounds:  VJPB & MYRNE - Feels Right (ft. Yung Fusion) [NCS Release]
 

Makeup Look - One Brand Tarte Cosmetics

Since i just bought a lot of makeup in tarte cosmetics i decided to do this one brand make up look from foundation to lipsticks. I am amazeballsss in the finish look.. I am impressed with their products.

Makeup I used:
Foundation : Tarte water foundation SPF 15 

Concealer: Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer

Translucent powder: Essence all about matt

Pressed powder: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Brows: Sigma Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit

Brows Mascara: Clinique High Impact Mascara - Black

Eye primer & Base: Benefit stay dont strayprimer

Eyeshadow & Face Bronzer:  Tarte rainforest after dark colored clay eye & cheek palette

Eyeliner & dipliner: Tarte clay pot waterproof liner in black

tarteist double take eyeliner 


Blush: Tarte limited-edition Styled by Hrush eye & cheek palette - Cheeky 

Mascara: Tarte lights, camera, lashes - 4-in-1 mascara

Lashes: red cherry

Lipstick: Tarte drench lip splash lipstick beach bum

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xxx

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Music - NoCopyrightSounds - Infinity [Album Mix]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tapbVpw_9F8

Top 5 Translucent / Loose Powder

Do you have an oily skin? And you want to achieve a flawless makeup look, or you want your makeup to long last for whole day?! Then you’re in a right page!

Setting up your skin is the way to have it.

Translucent powder is a sheer, colourless facial powder usually used to set makeup, not to cover or add colour. It can also be used just to control shine and give the complexion a matte finish. Apply translucent powder with a large powder brush, brushing lightly all over your face

I really have an oily skin especially in my T-Zone area and Im not really aware of any translucent powder.  I normally only used Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder to set my foundation until I start watching the Makeup Guru in Youtube.

So for the past 3 years, I tried different loose/translucent powder and these are the only 5 powder really stand out to me.

Just for your info, if you have an oily skin and you’re staying in middle east there’s no way that you will not re-apply or re touch your makeup.. Trust me! So for all of these products I am still re-touching my makeup 2-3x.

So here is my top 5 Translucent/Loose Powder

5. ELF Cosmetics – High Definition Under eye Setting Powder

Price: $ 3 / AED 11 AED

DETAILS:

This light-diffusing powder camouflages fine lines, dark circles and imperfections, perfect for on camera or everyday wear. The silky powder adds a velvety finish ideal for wearing alone or setting in cream concealer. The Vitamin C & K infused formula helps to restore and strengthen skin for a revitalized appearance.

HOW TO USE:

Apply after concealer to set in and for extra coverage, or wear alone for light concealing. Using the brush, sweep underneath the eye in an upward-outward stroke. Blend in evenly for flawless coverage.

INGREDIENTS:

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vc), Phytonadione (Vk) May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035)

4. Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder

Price: $ 35 / 129 AED

DETAILS:

The industry's must-have powder.
100% mineral finishing powder that softens the appearance of fine lines and pores for a naturally, radiant complexion. It reduces shine and slightly mattifies without changing

HOW TO USE:

The skin's natural contours, and the lightweight, silky texture adds a soft focus effect for a flawless finish. This translucent, dermatologist-tested, and talc-free formula does not dry the skin. HD Powder can be applied over foundation or worn alone. One universal shade works for all skintones.

3. Essence – All About Matt – Fixing Compact Powder

Price: $ 3.99 / 15 AED

DETAILS:

The perfect pressed powder for a shine-free look. This light-weight formula absorbs excess oil and shine for a natural and smooth complexion. Available in one transparent color for all skin types - so it's perfect when you're out and about with your girls!

HOW TO USE:

This holy grail product is super versatile. Use it alone or on bare skin to maintain a flawless skin look. Use it over your Essence foundation as a setting powder to help keep your look a little bit longer. Or, use it for touch-ups throughout the day to get rid of any excessive shine.

INGREDIENTS:

Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Saphire Powder, Aqua (Water), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.

2. Laura Mercier

Price: $37 / 136 AED

DETAILS:

An extremely lightweight, sheer and silky setting powder that contains the finest French "cashmere" talc and a unique light-reflecting ingredient that creates a "soft-focus" appearance for fine lines and imperfections. The oil-free powder sets makeup to prolong wear leaving a natural look without appearing cakey or powdery.

Non-comedogenic

1.0 oz / 29 g

HOW TO USE:

Use Translucent Loose Setting Powder to set make up application. Saturate the Velour Powder Puff then remove excess by tapping the puff on top of your hand. Gently press puff on the skin, using a rolling motion to "work" the powder into the skin. When entire make up application is complete, give the skin a velvety, finished look by applying a pigmented Loose Setting Powder with the Powder Brush to the flat surfaces of the face - sides of cheeks, center of forehead, nose & tip of chin. To prevent emphasizing lines and shadows, only use pigmented powders to flat surfaces, never around the eyes or mouth.

INGREDIENTS:

Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, EthylhexylPalmitate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylparaben, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Methicone. May contain: Ultramarines (Cl 77007), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499).

1. Ben Nye – Banana Luxury Powder

Price: $ 13.20 / 61 AED

DETAILS:

Ben Nye's Bella Luxury Powders give you more than enough reason to go bananas for these silky-fine, mattifying translucent setting powders! With just a hint of color, you won't miss the white cast in your photos that often comes with other finishing powders. Gracing your kit in 4 luxurious tints, there's a Bella beautiful shade for everyone! See what all the buzz is about in just a light dusting of Banana. The versatile Banana shade suits a range of skin tones as it softly and subtly color corrects surface redness and pink undertones, as well as neutralizes blue under eye circles. You'll be hard-pressed to find a client these powders won't look flawless on! Each one is specially formulated to absorb excess oil and soften the appearance of pores and texture. Enhance your fair-skinned, youthful glow with Cameo, balance out light to medium skin tones with Buff, and warm up tan to deeper skin tones with Beige Suede. With more product for the price, it's as beautiful on your wallet as it is on your skin!

Available Colours:

Banana

Beige Suede

Buff

Cameo

Available Sizes:

0.93oz Dome Jar

1.5oz

3oz

INGREDIENTS:

Banana Powder: Talc; Zinc; Stearate; Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch; Zea Mays (Corn) Starch; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; May Contain (+/-): CI NO. 77491; 77492; 77499; 73360 (Iron Oxides; Red 30 Lake); Parfum Free.

Beige Suede Powder: Talc; Zea Mays (Corn) Starch; Zinc Stearate; Silica; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; May Contain (+/-): CI NO: 77489; 77491; 77492; 77499 (Iron Oxides); Parfum Free.

Buff Powder: Talc; Zea Mays (Corn Starch); Zinc Stearate: Silica; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; May Contain (+/-)L CI NO. 77489; 77491; 77492; 77499 (Iron Oxides); Parfum Free.

Cameo Powder: Talc; Zea Mays (Corn Starch); Zinc Stearate: Silica; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; May Contain (+/-)L CI NO. 77489; 77491; 77492; 77499 (Iron Oxides); Parfum Free.

Final Thoughts:  Overall, I love all of these products. I do recommend using this if you really have an oily skin. I’m not sure with the dry skin because it may be dry out onto your face.. or it depends on the foundation you are using or amount you will put.

How about you? What is your favourite Translucent/Loose Powder?

Thanks for stopping by…

Aisha erena 

Skin Science and Analysis

Knowing your skin type is the very first step in proper skin care. Treatments that work perfectly for one type may be disastrous for another. We are all born with a specific skin type and there is no way to change it in line with our preferences! However, it is definitely possible to maintain a flawless, healthy and glowing complexion no matter which skin type you have. To achieve this, it is important to know which skin type you belong to.

The 5 Skin Types

Your skin falls into one of these five categories- Normal, Oily, Dry, Sensitive and Combination. Each of these has its own unique characteristics that should be factored in before starting any skin treatment regimen. Let’s learn more about each type:

Normal Skin- Normal skin feels elastic and looks vibrant and fresh at all times. People with normal skin should consider themselves very lucky indeed. That’s because this skin type makes for very few or no breakouts, is not too dry or oily and does not have any marks or blemishes. Normal skin does not feel tight or dry with changes in the weather and have very little or no fine lines. The pores are small and quite invisible which means that a little foundation goes a long way.

It is mostly children who have normal skin. This skin type is often described as the ideal one since it is possible to keep it glowing and blemish free with relatively little effort even as your age advances. Normal skin ages best and looks glowing and youthful with little maintenance even as you grow older.

To sum up, normal skin is characterized by these:

• Fine, even texture

• Smooth surface

• Small pores which are barely visible

• Good balance between oil and moisture

Dry Skin- In this skin type the pores are very fine. The skin feels tight and dry immediately after cleansing and may even be sensitive for some people. This is because the skin has a lack of sebum (oil). People with this skin type are most prone to developing wrinkles and red patches. The skin is also more likely to feel flaky and to take on an unhealthy appearance because of dead cell buildup. Regular moisturizing, exfoliating and cleansing are a vital part of daily skin care for dry skin.

Dry skin may not cause too many problems at young age but as you grow older, this skin type is likely to show the effects of aging much more prominently than others. Most problems with dry skin occur when the weather is cold. Special care is essential during winter months to avoid flaky skin and rashes.

To sum up, dry skin is characterized by these:

• Very fine pores

• Dry and dehydrated with parched appearance; may even be sensitive.

• Needs regular moisturizing to stay hydrated and supple

Oily Skin- Oily skin has enlarged pores (think of the skin of an orange) and is prone to developing acne and other skin problems. The over production of oil by the sebaceous glands causes the skin pores to become blocked easily leading to spots as well as other skin blemishes. Oily skin looks greasy especially in certain areas of the face (the T zone). The good news is that the effects of ageing are not very evidently on oily skin. This kind of skin usually looks shiny and sometimes has a dull appearance.

To sum up, oily skin is characterized by these:

• Enlarged pores that may be quite visible

• Looks greasy and shiny especially in the T zone

• Appears dull

• Needs frequent cleansing to keep away skin problems

Combination Skin- Skincare experts believe that this is the most common skin type. Patches of dry and oily skin characterize this skin type. The cheeks and the area surrounding the eyes remain dry and oil free. The T zone, (forehead, nose and chin) is oily and greasy. This skin may also have expression lines. The challenge with this skin type is that the oily and dry parts need different kinds of treatment and care.

To sum up, combination skin is characterized by these:

• Large pores especially on nose area

• Some parts are greasy while others are dry

• Needs moisturizing for dry parts as well as cleansing to remove excess oil

• Dry parts feel tight after washing while oily parts become shiny/ greasy soon after wash

these:

• Thin texture that makes skin appear almost translucent

• Fine pores

• Wrinkles prematurely

• Feels tight after washing

• May react strongly to change in cosmetics/ hair care product

• Blushes, sunburns and itches easily

Does Skin Type Differ Between Men and Women?

Men have a higher level of collagen and their skin is about 20% thicker when compared with women. Males usually have tougher skin which is also more prone to oiliness. The pores are larger and more exposed and visible. When compared with women, the blood supply to the skin is also greater in men. The fact that men sweat easier should also be taken into account as an important difference between men and women’s skin type.

How to Test What Skin Type you have

Determining your skin type is not a complex affair at all. One of the simplest ways in which you can identify your skin type is to wipe your face with a clean tissue as soon as you wake in the morning. Here is what people with different skin types will find with this test:

Normal Skin- The tissue is oil free and your skin feels as elastic and supple as ever.

Dry Skin- The tissue is oil free but your facial skin feels dry and tight.

Oily skin- The tissue has oily spots and your face looks oily especially the nose and forehead areas.

Combination Skin- The tissue has oil traces when you wipe your nose, forehead or chin but is clean when you wipe your cheeks.

Sensitive Skin- Those who have this skin type do not usually need the tissue-test to figure this out. That’s because sensitive skin reacts poorly to several things- harsh sunlight, dehydration, many creams / shampoos / cosmetics, even the weather.

What is pH-Balance?

pH is an abbreviation for Potential Hydrogen. The pH number ranges from 0 to 14 and it measures how alkaline or acidic a liquid is. Anything below 7 is Acid and anything above 7 is Alkaline. Water has the same amount of acids and alkalis which gives it a pH level of 7.

pH levels in skin cleansers do make a difference. Your skin has a pH level of about 5.5. The outer layer is acidic which helps to keep bacteria out and keeps the skin moisturized. You should use a cleanser which has the same or slightly higher pH level as your skin. This will help to maintain the outer protective layer. If you choose to use soap as a cleanser, which is too alkaline, then it will dissolve the acid in your skin and it will lead to dryness.

A skin cleanser, with a pH level slightly higher than 5.5, will remove the oil and dirt from the skin. Soap has a pH level between 9 and 12. This is too high if you want to keep your skin moisturized. On the other hand, cleansers should also not have a pH level which is too low because then it won’t remove the dirt.

Therefore, look for cleansers that are soap-free with balanced pH levels.

Purple Matte Eyeshadow - Morphe 35N Palette

If you have no idea what kind of makeup you want on Valentine's Day then you might like this look. All matte eyeshadow using my morphe 35N palette.  Easy & Simple makeup look.

Product used:

Morphe 35N palette

One: - crease

Two:  - darken my crease

Three:  - lid

Four:  - outer lid - v shape

Five: above the crease

lashes: ardell demi lashes

mascara: maybelline grear lash

eyeliner: maybelline gelliner

eyebrow: anastasia beverly hills brow pro palette

contact lense: bella contact lense radiant hazelnut

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thanks for stopping by...............

xoxo

Daily Skin Care

Caring for your skin is not an optional item on your daily list of things to do. The way you look plays a very crucial role in shaping the way you feel about yourself. When your skin is fresh and glowing with good health, you feel confident and self-assured. Proper skin care gives you great looking skin which works wonders for your self-esteem!  

No matter what your skin type, having a regular cleansing regimen every day is critical for good skin health. Most skin experts advise that excessive cleaning should also be avoided at all costs.

Washing your skin twice a day with a good facial cleanser that is designed for your skin type helps keep acne and other skin infections under control.

Cleansing gets rid of left over makeup and cosmetics that will end up clogging your pores. It also removes any sweat and environmental impurities from the surface of the skin. Many cleansers also hydrate the skin and make it supple and elastic. It is very important to use the correct cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap to wash your face.

Regular soap is high alkaline which will dry out your skin. Some also contain perfume which removes the normal protective sebum layer from your skin. This tends to make your skin loses its normal moisture and in some cases may even stimulate an oily skin to produce more oil.

Toning your skin is the second step in your daily skin care regimen. Toner gets rid of any excess cleanser that is still on your skin, it refreshes the skin and even out its pH levels. It also enhances cell renewal and refines the texture of your skin. Use a toner that gives your skin the vitamins and minerals it needs and you will see your skin revitalized in no time at all. The toner should be applied right after the cleansing (twice a day) and be left on.

Protecting your skin from sun rays is another daily skin care routine that you should adopt. Sun blocks are available for all skin types. Select one that suits yours and use it diligently whenever you need to go out.

Moisturizing your skin and keeping it well hydrated is an important step to follow. It helps the skin to maintain its normal moisture balance, puts lost moisture back into your skin and it also helps create the perfect base for your foundation.  Many people with oily skin believe that moisturizing is unnecessary for them. But this may not really be true. Allowing your skin to get excessively dry may actually worsen your oily skin problems and cause acne or red patches.

Drink plenty of water each day to clear out the toxins from your skin and to keep it supple and elastic all day long.  Another daily skin care tip is to pay attention to the products that you use on your skin each day and note how your skin feels or reacts afterwards. This helps you identify the cosmetics, creams and moisturizers that suit your skin best and have the least harmful impact. The same attention needs to be paid to the hair care products you use since these may also have an effect on your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin.  

Thanks for stopping by......

aisha erena