[REVIEW] Wen by Chaz Dean -- Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner

As a part of the WEN Beauty Bloggers meetup a few weeks ago, us bloggers got some WEN haircare goodies to try out. The product that I received was the Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner. I've been using this product ever since I got it and I have to say I am hooked!
What is it:
A revolutionary step toward beautiful, healthy, shiny hair. WEN cleansing conditioner replaces shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, leave-in conditioner, and even shaving cream.

Who is it for: 
Formulated for all hair types, especially those with fine-to-medium hair.

Why is it different: 
WEN cleansing conditioner is detergent free, yet gently cleanses and moisturizes. Sweet almond mint is a universal cleansing agent that doesn't weigh hair down.

How do I use it: 
Cleansing Conditioner should be applied in four sections: crown, nape, ends on the right, and ends on the left. For hair above your ears, use a minimum of eight pumps (two pumps per section). For hair above your shoulders, use a minimum of 12 pumps (three pumps per section). For hair down to your shoulders, use a minimum of 16 pumps (four pumps per section). For hair past your shoulders, use a minimum of 20 pumps (five pumps per section). For hair to your mid-back, use a minimum of 24 pumps (six pumps per section). For thicker/coarser hair, increase amount of pumps in order to thoroughly cleanse the scalp and hydrate ends. Please see FAQ tab for more specific information and approximate pumps per bottle.

Ingredients:
Water, Aloe Vera Gel, Glycerin, Chamomile Extract, Cherry Bark Extract, Calendula Extract, Rosemary Extract, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax, Panthenol, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Hydrolyzed Whole Wheat Protein, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Menthol, Essential Oils, Citric Acid, Methylchlorisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance.

Ingredient Attributes: sulfate free, paraben free



What I think:
When I first got this I wasn't sure what to think! My first thought was 'where is the shampoo?', but after seeing the demo video at the bloggers meetup I understood what the product is about! It is a revolutionary product since I know people will use it the wrong way. I find that this is the perfect way to cleanse my hair without stripping my hair of natural oils.


I use it by first wetting my hair and taking one entire pump and massaging it into my scalp. Then I take another full pump and massage it on the back of my head and then another pump for the ends. I use about 4 pumps since its a good amount, I can't imagine using more than that since its a heavy cream consistency. Once I have it all massaged in, I spritz a bit of water and create a lather, the lather isn't the same as a regular shampoo. I leave it on for the remainder of the shower and then I wash it off. Thats it! 


Once you have towel dried your hair I recommend applying the smallest amount on your ends.
My hair feels amazingly soft and manageable, not dried out or frizzy at all. I wouldn't use a lot of the product since my hair is prone to getting oily easily. My biggest issue is frizzy hair and this really does a good job in taking care of the problem.


This is one of those products that I will be sure to repurchase!


If you are interested in ordering you can visit the Wen Hair Care Pakistan Facebook Page here


And... some pics from the Bloggers Meet up!

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Makeup Haul! ---Revlon, Maybelline, Sally Hansen

As much as I love makeup and buying new products, let's face it its so expensive here in Pakistan which is why I rarely do haul posts. So recently I asked my aunt from the states to send me a few makeup goodies that I have been wanting for a while now. Drugstore makeup has really been coming out with some amazing products lately. So here is what I got...
LIP BUTTERS!LIP BUTTERS!LIP BUTTERS!
On a daily basis I don't wear eyeshadows, the Color Tattoo seems like something that will be a great go to eye look!
I have heard amazing things about the Revlon Colorstay Base Coat and Top coat that it keeps polish on for days and even hardens the nails.
  • Sally Hansen Eyelash Curler
  • Revlon Color Stay Top Coat
  • Revlon Color Stay Base Coat
  • Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm + Stain in Victorian (deep pink)
  • Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm + Stain in Instinct (mauve)
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Fruitti
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet
  • Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop
  • Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Stick in Peach Me 
  • Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Bold Gold
I'm super excited to be reviewing these, Revlon really came out with some amazing products so I know I won't be disappointed. 

What review are you looking forward to the most?

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[REVIEW] Japonesque Touch Up Tube

I always carry around my makeup, but brushes? I never have space for them. Today I will be reviewing the Japonesque Touch Up Tube, a brilliant concept that more brands should come up with. It holds 5 brushes in a sleek metallic tube, perfect for beauties on the go!
Five Essential Brushes In a Sleek Compact Case

Encased in a bright, sleek tube designed for portability and protection, the JAPONESQUE® Professional Touch Up Tube Set contains five brushes essential for keeping makeup flawless throughout the day or night. This unique set includes a foundation brush, a lip brush, two eye detailers and a blush/powder brush. All brushes feature a short matte wand for superior control. A great multi-tasking set ideal for the purse, desk drawer or as a gift.
The Touch up Tube comes with 5 brushes
-Small Smudger brush
-Eye shadow Brush
-Concealer Brush
-Lip Brush
-Powder/Blush Brush
Small Smudger brush
Eye shadow Brush
Concealer Brush, Lip Brush
Powder/Blush Brush
To Sum it up:
I really like the concept behind creating an all around brush set for traveling. I did keep in mind that the quality of the brushes wouldn't be the same standard as a full size brush set. The smaller brushes are really nice to use. The Small Smudger Brush is great so applying eyeshadow to the lower lash line, I would have liked to see an eyeliner brush in this kit since I do prefer wearing gel liner so it would be great if I could carry that around. The Eye Shadow Brush is good for packing on color and also blending eye shadow out, I really like this for the crease since I use the Concealer brush as an eye shadow brush. The Concealer Brush is a bit thin to apply cream products and blend it out, this would be great to use for blemishes but I didn't find a use for it. The Lip Brush is perfect, it's my favorite out of the 5 since its the perfect size for my lips, most of the lip brushes I own are very tiny and this one is tapered so I find that it works really well for applying a dark lip color. The Powder Brush  was the most disappointing since it sheds and its very rough. Since it's for touching up, I don't mind using it specifically for touching up but I would not prefer to use this brush on a daily basis. Overall its a good concept, I like carrying this around since it's so chic looking. 

Price: $20
For more information you can check out Japonesque on Facebook as well as their website.


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Tote your way into Summer!

A perfect summer handbag for me should be bright, bold and should be able to carry EVERYTHING yet having a casual vibe. Some might say oversized bags might be an outfit killer but it really depends on how you carry it. The bag in focus today is from D Philosophy by Deepak Perwani. It's a rich, bold large bag filled with embroidery all over.
About
D philosophy is a pret brand from the house of Deepak Perwani. D philosophy is simply put the philosophy of Deepak Perwani, a fashion designer who believes in putting the fun back into fashion.

Description
D philosophy suits the every day needs of women who are looking for clothes with a little oomph, some drama and lots of character. The D philosophy collection is based on a vibrant color palette and exquisite and unique embellishments which gives each outfit its own character and identity. D philosophy is being stocked at Deepak Perwani's flagship stores in Lahore and Karachi. 
The Bag is described as: Hand-crafted traditional woven handbag using a bright printed dastar khwaan with jewel embellishments with a wooden handle.


This has been my go to weekend bag whenever I visit my relatives. This bag can carry everything! My makeup bag, my camera bag. I love how bold and vibrant the colors of this bag is. It really makes a statement for the summer. 

Whats your favorite bag for the summer?



Layering Fashion for Work


3/4 Sleeve Dotted Blouse
I’m sure some of my readers are working women, or about to enter the workplace. Ever since I finished university I found myself looking over my wardrobe and noticing that the clothes I use to wear during that time was far too casual. Jeans and t-shirts and even cotton outfits will not cut it once you start your career, especially when you want to send a proper message across with your attire. Now I’ve noticed that you can easily find affordable clothes in the city, not only in malls but bazaars and even online shopping.

Crochet Lace Open Blazer
My favorite type of work attire is layering. It’s the ideal fashion trend that can balance your figure for those who are a bit insecure. It’s also perfect for those who want to cover themselves while also being trendy.

I prefer layering with a chiffon top over a button down shirt but just make sure to wear a fabric that is a bit easy flowing so that it won’t look too stiff. For me I love the concept of layering because I can easily hide areas that I’m not happy with, if you want to conceal your 

waistline you might find layering very helpful in hiding such areas. Just be careful not to look frumpy when you do decide to layer.

So what’s the best way to layer? Start by picking a lighter color top to wear under a dark shade cardigan. I always pick a bright color shirt that has a collar so it looks more sophisticated for work. Then I pair it up with a neutral or black cardigan. 

Everyone knows that dark colors do make you look slimmer, this doesn’t really mean that you should always wear black go for neutrals such as beige. You can easily layer a scarf on top if you want to wear it for work. Other clothing items that can be layered are blouses and vests, adding a bright scarf can really amp up an outfit. 


If you are looking for some ideas on layering you can check out Wet Seal, they do ship internationally to Pakistan! In addition, check out these wet seal coupons here.

Love it or Leave it! -- L'oreal, Sleek, MUA

Hey everyone!

I'm sure you all have noticed a drastic decline in my beauty reviews, as much as I wish I had time nowadays it has been getting a bit tough to write detailed beauty reviews. Sooo my solution is to start a Love it or Leave it beauty edition where I will be giving a brief review on some beauty products that I have been trying out lately. So let's get started

Love it!

The first product that I have been loving lately is the L'oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Natural Brunette. This is a neutral lipstick that is perfect for daytime, it's very moisturizing and have a really good color payoff. The only downside is that it's not long-wearing at all. I still love the color and the product and isn't the packing gorgeous.

Another lip product I love is the MUA Love Hearts Lip Balm in Hot Lips. The texture of this lip balm is smooth and moisturizing, I love using this throughout the day to keep my lips soft. Once the product wears off your lips continue to feel softer.
Swatches:


Leave it!

By far the most disappointing product for me, the Sleek Twist up Eye Pencil in Midnight. It's greasy, it doesn't set at all. I wore this for one day and it creased all over my eyes. If you have oily lids then this is going to be a nightmare for you!

I call this my touch up powder, the MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 2 doesn't do anything for my oily skin. I wear this in the morning and the oil around my t-zone just eats up the product in about an hour, I do use this just for touching up my makeup which works okay for that purpose. The packaging is tiny so it's nice to carry it around and only for 200Rs you can't expect much from the product. 

So I hope you all found this post helpful! Let me know if you would like to see more let me know in the comments!

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[OUTFIT] Summer in Bloom

I love discovering new designers. Especially when their clothes are worth the hype, which not a lot of designers are worth even creating over. Today I am wearing an outfit that I've worn out quite a few times, and every time I get a compliment about the color and design of the dress. So let's check out the designer, SRS Boutique.
About
SRS is an Exclusive Boutique Specially for working ladies and girls who do not get time to shop and design clothes for themselves. We offer quality material with Classical and Traditional embroidery with negotiating prices.

Mission
Fashion that you wear reflects your being and minding your fashion cannot be known by any one better than SRS , an important part in the life of every Woman. We offer Traditional dresses like embroidered Salwar Kamiz, Formal, Bridal , Casual and others are available exclusively in our boutique. We are specially providing our services to those who lives abroad or for other people who are interested in Indian and Pakistani Fashion and Clothes.

Company Overview
SRS is an Exclusive Boutique Specially for working ladies and girls who do not get time to shop and design clothes for themselves. We offer quality material with Classical and Traditional embroidery with negotiating prices.



Back embroidery

Sleeve Embroidery 
This outfit is very comfortable to wear during this hot weather. The fabric is made out of a light cotton material, which does get wrinkled very easily! A good starch is needed to wear this out the entire day. What I love about the shirt is that the back is very elegantly embroidered, it's not too surprising since it blends in well with the color of the shirt. I love the forest green shade of the fabric, I've never owned a dress this color so it really brightens my complexion. The buttons on the collar and sleeves is a pearl which adds a nice touch to the outfit. I paired the top with a wide-leg trousers and an off white dupatta.


Where you can purchase SRS
Element Pret
Karachi

LABELS
Lahore

For more details on SRS Boutique you can visit their Facebook Page.


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[REVIEW] Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo

We've all had one of those days when we want to skip out on washing our hair, thus comes the dry shampoo. A can of miracle that promises to absorb all the excess oil buildup on you scalp. the Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo promises to absorb any excess oil while creating volume. Let's see how this worked out for me!
BIG VOLUMIZING DRY SHAMPOO Use on dry hair to absorb dirt, excess oil and product build-up. Creates volume, provides UV protection and helps maintain color by lengthening time between washes.

How to use:
Shake can well then hold 6-8 inches away from head. Spray lightly onto scalp, focusing on roots. Leave on for two minutes and brush out excess product.

Key Ingredients:

Zeolite- Absorbs oil, dirt, and product build-up
Sunflower Seed Extract -  Conditioning agent
Fragrance Deodorizes and refreshes the hair

Let's Sum it up!

With the dirt and humidity in Pakistan, I really think that dry shampoos NEED to come out in the market. I do suffer from oily hair which needs washed daily otherwise my hair just gets very flat, so this product sounded ideal for me. I've been trying to wash my hair a bit less often lately because I colored my hair recently. 


The major con that I have heard about dry shampoos is that they all don't suit dark hair, it'll look like you have grey hair. This has been ideal for me and my hair! This will work on the darkest hair and will not leave a speck of color. The only dislike I have about this is that it leaves my hair feeling like I have a mediums strength hairspray on, I'm not a huge fan of stuff hair. I don't apply this all over my scalp because it does leave my hair feeling stiff. If you need a bit a volume with your bangs then this is perfect for that. Oh and the smell, just like hairspray which I didn't prefer. You do a small can of product but since I have been using a small amount (just a spritz) this might last me a few months.

Rating: 4/5

Price: 1,400rs
Availability: Selected Salons in Pakistan

For more information you can check out Sexy Hair Pakistan on their website.


Will you be giving it a go? What's your favourite dry shampoo?

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