NATURAL LOOK: MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE LIP TINTS!👄

If there is one question I have been asked a lot, it is, “how do you get rosy lips?” or “what lip tint do you use?” – a part from exfoliating and scrubbing my lips 2-3 times a week (will post about that soon), I’ve been totally obsessed with lip tints, especially for the past 3 years!

I’ve always been crazy about skincare, but off late, I’ve been going completely makeup free, and I’m loving every minute of it, but one thing I always want, especially going makeup free, is having a touch of rosy lips. That is when I immersed myself in the world of lip tint! Ever since then I have tried every kind of unusual and usual lip tints and boy oh boy do I have some interesting products for you!

So here are my top 5 lip tints:

1. Benefit BENETINT LIP & CHEEK STAIN:

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One of the holy grails of lip tint/stain is the Benefit Cosmetics Benetint!

Benefit Cosmetics is one of my favourite makeup brand and when I discovered that they produced lip stains, I was super excited! Many beauty gurus have sworn by this product and it truly does it’s job right!

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It comes in 5 different colours, with a lightweight liquid formula and easy application. One major thing I love about this product is that it’s not only for your lips, but also the cheeks!

2. LABIOTTE – Chateau Labiotte Wine Lip Tint:

Now we all are familiar with K-Beauty, also known as, Korean Beauty, in some way or the other. Korean makeup and skincare is big in the beauty world and Korean style of makeup is very natural, so what best way to dive into the K-beauty world than getting some K-beauty lip tint!

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ELLE magazine online mentioned this product under “7 K-Beauty Lip Tints Taking Over Instagram” – so there was no question for me not to try it out!

I immediately ordered it on AMAZON – super affordable and came together in 6 different shades. The packaging was super cute – little wine bottles for your lips! The formula is a super lightweight, pigmented liquid. The liquid dries onto the lips and is fairly long lasting. I love how they give you different varieties of shades and how affordable the product is!

3. PERIPERA INK AIRY VELVET TINT:

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Speaking of K-beauty, here is another buttery lip tint of your dreams! It is the #1 best seller on AMAZON and I can see why!

Ink Airy Velvet Tint comes in 10 different shades (sold separately) and the formula is a beautiful velvet texture. I personally dab the product on my lips just to give a very natural feel.

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2 things I swear by when it comes to Korean beauty is the skincare and lip tints!

4. WOW ROMANTIC BEAR peel off lip stain:

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Speaking of ‘unusual’ lip stain, here is, not only one of the most unusual, but also controversial lip stains on the market. Controversial in terms of the divided reviews people have about this product, either you love it or you don’t, period.

I had to get my hands on these little bad boys! The lip stains are sold in a pack of six and comes in a tube packaging. The formula is a thick, jelly-like liquid, that you pour evenly on your lips and wait 5-6 minutes to dry before peeling off. Now I’m not going to lie, the first time I used it, it was a complete mess! I had it all over my teeth because of applying it on the inner parts of my lips. It was sticky, I was moving my lips before it could dry out, ugh. All in all I was a complete mess by the end of the experience. But I was determined to figure out the correct way of using it because the people that loved the product, had amazing results. On the second attempt I had nailed the application! The trick is to put a fairly thin coat on you lips, avoiding the inner parts (you don’t want red/pink teeth), keep your mouth a little open so that the lips do not rub against each other and wait till the product completely dries off and peel away! The result was amazing, super pigmented, did not rub off whatsoever and super long lasting! If you have 6 mins to spare, give it a try!

5. NYX soft matte lip cream ‘MONTE CARLO’:

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Yes, I know this not your traditional lip stain, but lets be real, any good shade of red/pink lipstick can be used as a lip tint. All you need to do, in order to give the lip stain effect is to dab the product on your lips with your finger.

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NYX is not only a great, affordable, drug store beauty brand, but also has a wide array of soft matte lipsticks of your liking. ‘Monte Carlo’ stood out to me because I love me a deep maroony red shade, especially for a lip stain. This particular product I not only dab on my lips but also my cheeks, especially when I want to go out and not wear full makeup – lip and cheek stain is the perfect way to look absolutely natural with adding a little colour to the face!

So there you have it folks, my top 5 lip tint products! Hope this post, not only answered your questions about what product I use, but also helped you out in finding your holy grail lip stain!

Until next time, be kind, stay positive & spread love!

💋 ❤️

🌿3 ULTIMATE HAIR MASKS YOU CAN MAKE AT HOME🌿

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HI MY BEAUTIES! 💁🏽

Having great hair is the essence of ones beauty and who doesn’t want luscious, thick, shiny hair! If you are trying to find a great hair treatment, look no further I have just the masks for you – tried & tested and absolutely loving them! 

1. AVOCADO BANANA HAIR MASK – (STRENGTHEN & NOURISHMENT):

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This hair mask is blessed by the angels above! The wonders it does to your hair is just AMAZING in every way possible!

All you need is:

• Avocado – nourishes, moisturises and adds shines to the hair.
• Banana – improves texture and repairs damaged hair.
• 1 egg yolk – adds lustre, tames frizz and enhances hair growth.
• 2 tbsp Olive oil – natural conditioner, adds shine, reduces split ends.
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar – takes away residue leaving hair soft and clean.

Mix everything together and massage thoroughly from root to tip. Leave in hair for 20-30 minutes before washing your hair!

2. EGG YOLK HAIR MASK – (HAIR GROWTH): 

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I, like many others, go through phase where my hair fall is on an all time high – that in itself stresses me out a lot, but this hair mask twice a week has helped me out excessively!

All you need is:

• 1-2 Egg yolks – depending on the length of your hair.
• 3-4 tbsp of Olive Oil.
• 2-3 drops of Tea Tree Oil.

This concoction is excellent for hair growth, improves scalp health and promotes thickness in hair! Just leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing!

3. YOGURT HONEY HAIR MASK – (DEEP CONDITIONING & SHINE):

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Tired of dull hair? Well this is the BEST hair mask to condition and nourish your hair to perfection!! This is my go-to mask whenever my hair feels dry and damaged. The shine and softness is beyond beautiful! Honestly, no product has given me the results I needed more than this DIY mask!

All you need is:

• 2-3 tbsp of Organic Yogurt – depending on the length of your hair.
• 1 tbsp Honey.
• 1 Egg yolk.

Use this mask 2-3 times a week depending on how damaged the hair is – massage all through the hair for 30 minutes before washing it away!

These masks are excellent for all hair types and the results are super amazing. Give your hair the love it deserves! 💚

On that note, spread love and kindness always, till next time..💋

~ 3 easy steps to achieving tight/glowing skin! ~

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HEY GUYS!!

Welcome back to my blog! So today’s topic is ‘skincare’….aaahh skincare, even the idea of it excites me! I have really been into skincare the past 5-6 years solid (maybe even more) and with every passing year I find new products and regimes that have made a world of a difference to my skin. Some of my skincare routine have been the same because they have suited my skin a lot, some I’ve stopped doing because they proved to be ineffective and many I have incorporated over the years.

To know your perfect skincare routine, it is imperative to know exactly what skin type one is dealing with. Products or regimes that are opposite your skin type, will have adverse effect and that is something one does not want!

Here are 3 amazing steps that I have integrated in my skincare routine over the years, that has drastically changed the texture and firmness of my skin:

1. Hyaluronic Acid 

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Hyaluronic Acid or as I call it “THE MIRACLE JUICE” or some would say “THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH” is an absolute blessing. It might sound scary, but it’s absolutely not! In fact our own skin produces hyaluronic acid, naturally. It helps to hydrate the skin and keep the hydration intact, it’s what keeps the skin youthful, glowing and tight!

As we age, our natural hyaluronic acid levels deplete, and that loss of moisture means drier, rougher and lined skin. Even the environmental changes and the food we eat has a lot do with it as well and we might lose these key acids in our skin earlier than we should.

If you want that healthy, youthful, tight glow to your skin, I highly recommend hyaluronic acid as a vital part of your skincare routine. The difference in the elasticity of my skin, the texture and tightness has made me addicted to this product! From companies like ‘Kiehl’s’ and ‘the Ordinary’ etc have one of the best hyaluronic acids that I have used.

Do your research and find the one that best suits you!

2. Rose Water

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YES, rose water! My best friend of 6 years. I know 90% of you guys that are reading this know that rose water is very good for the skin, but do you REALLY know how amazing it is for the skin. Just off the top of my head here are a few benefits of rose water for skin:

• The antioxidant properties of rose water help to strengthen skin cells and regenerate skin tissues.
• Rose water helps maintains the skins pH levels.
• Controls excess oils.
• Helps with acne, redness of the skin and also eczema prone skin.
• It’s one of the best cleanser/toner – aids in removing oils and dirt.
• Helps with scars and wrinkles.

The list goes on, it is not only excellent for the skin but also for hair! A definite ‘must-have’ in your skincare kit!!

3. Icing 

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OKAY OKAY OKAYYYYYY HOLD UP! This is my OBSESSION!!!!

I really dove into icing my face about 4-5 years ago and OH MY GOD I cannot emphasis on in it enough, how amazing this one simple thing has done to my skin. I tell EVERYONE to start icing their face from this second and you will see a difference in your skin within days!

Simply take some ice cubes, wrap them up in a cloth and ice your face in an upward motion, almost as if one is sculpting their face! I do it around 2-3 times a week and I suggest you should too.

Just some of the benefits of icing for skin:

• Tightens and plumps the skin.
• Reduces dark circles and puffiness.
• Minimizes pores.
• Better blood circulation to the skin.
• Reduces wrinkles and lines.
• Aids with acne.
• Gives smoother and glowing skin.

 

So here you have it people, my 3 easy top tips to healthier, beautiful, glowing skin! Do try them out and let me know how it works for you!

Until next time.

Love you guys!!

@ayeshjv

~My long term battle with Psoriasis – how I found my peace ~

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Hi guys!

Welcome back to my blog! Today’s post hits me right in the heart. It’s a topic that I have struggled to talk about pretty much all my life, my battle with psoriasis. This post is dedicated to all the warriors who are struggling with some form of skin condition. I hope that by the end of the blog post you all find inner strength to overcome whatever it is you are going through.

A little background on psoriasis; it is an auto-immune disease. It’s when your immune system is overactive which creates inflammation within the body causing red, flaky patches of skin throughout your body. Now in the case with auto-immune diseases there is no cure (I know it absolutely sucks!) and psoriasis is something that spreads where ever it pleases (I know it DOUBLE SUCKS!)

MY STORY

I’ve had psoriasis since I was a child, I have struggled immensely throughout my life because of it, till this very day.

Other kids older, younger or my age group would make fun of my condition, they would point at it, laugh at it, make faces and what not, kids can be really mean. I remember I would come back home from school and cry in my room for hours. My condition and the world was breaking me, my confidence, my love for myself. I suffered from anxiety as a child, afraid of what someone might say to me, I absolutely hated myself. There was massive fear of being rejected, that no one outside my family would love me…I was shattered.

Few years passed by and I found myself in my roaring teens! The carefree days!! The post-pubescent era of hormonal madness, frivolous crushes, discovering the wonders of makeup and all things vanity! This was the time where I became very good at hiding my psoriasis; I knew what to wear and what not to wear and I remember telling myself “It will all be fine!”. I had become some what cold towards my condition, I did not care for what people thought or said – I was in a new found love for myself and boy did I love that feeling or what!! But there where those days and nights where I would look at myself and my heart would skip two beats, “I have never had it here!” “WHY IS IT SPREADING!??” “Dear God it looks so bad” “Okay no no no Ayesha stop! Its fine, it’ll go away” “You are a bloody rockstar stop looking at that shit!!” – yes, the many conversations I would have with myself just to make myself feel slightly better. It would work for a few days until it would hit my again like a pile of bricks, but the cycle would continue.

Fast forward to my 20’s – at this point I have tried every allopathic, homeopathic and every other ‘pathic’ treatment, from cupping to baptising myself in holly water, but nothing seemed to work fully, it would go from one place to another, spread, lighten, darken, controlled, wild – IT’S ALL OVER THE PLACE – its crazy!! Because of this condition I have suffered immensely with major anxiety, stress and insecurity – where taking a shower became hell for me because I can’t stand to look at myself, it tore me apart.

I have had the privilege of having the most loving family and friends, an amazing support system throughout my life who have pushed me to love myself and to marry a man who has loved my scars and has never made me feel insecure or anything less, but has pushed me out of my misery and has been my rock throughout my breakdowns. I thank God for the people He has put in my life because one of my biggest struggles was to open up and show my husband the pain I have hidden from the world, the condition that was looked at, made fun off and made faces over had become something that he embraced and saw me for who I am and not what was beneath the surface.

I have come to make peace with myself, to always have hope because there is always, i repeat ALWAYS a light at the end of the tunnel – NEVER lose faith in the universe and most of all in yourself! The day you accept and love yourself for who you are and not what you have, doors that you never knew existed open themselves for you!

To my family, friends and husband – I can’t express in words what you all mean to me and the love I have for you. You took me out of my darkest times and shown me that I am more than my condition. To myself, thank you for being brave and having faith that everything will work out. To my bullies, I hope you find peace in your hearts and never put anyone down for any reason, it damages a person.

Lastly to all the people that are suffering in silence, you are not alone, you are loved, you are beautiful and I am with you. I hope by sharing my story you find it within yourself to love who you are and you are not your condition. We will not let our disease win over us, we will win every goddamn time! I pray we all heal from whatever we are going through, I pray we find immense love for ourselves and I pray we find our light!

Love,

Your fellow warrior.

✨🌸My top 10 current favourite products you must try! From makeup to skincare 🌸✨

Hey guys! Welcome back to my blog. Today’s topic of discussion is my current fav products – from makeup to skincare, everything that I’m absolutely loving! So sit back and enjoy this post and thank me later :p

So here it goes:

1. NARS CONCEALER:(google images)

I’ve been absolutely obsessing over this NARS concealer! When I say obsessing I mean like I’m finishing bottles and just getting more and more. The consistency is perfect and the coverage is orgasmic! It’s creamy and smooth and a little goes a long way. A lot of people ask me what foundation I use and 90% of the time I just use this concealer and a little powder and that’s it! This is a must have!! You guys will love me for it (no joke).

2. MAYBELLINE LASH SENSATIONAL:

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If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for flawless, luscious lashes and yummy mascaras! I try any and every mascara that comes my way and recently I tried this drugstore mascara by MAYBELLINE and I must say it didn’t disappoint! It gives a lot of volume to your lashes and makes them look scrumptious. As a drugstore product, I was really happy with the results I got and it’s my current fav product to use daily.

3. LAURA MERCIER TRANSLUCENT SETTING POWDER:

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*DRUM ROLL PLEASE* – by far one of my absolute FAVOURITE setting powder like ever?!? It’s literally my binge worthy product! Like I’d say I’m addicted. The product quantity is as good as the quality and it can last you for months. I love how it sets my makeup and bakes to perfection. I love this product and I’ve recommended it to so many people and all of them loved it as much as I have. Definitely a must have!

4. CETAPHIL:

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The key to life is MOISTURISING and HYDRATING your skin!! I can’t emphasise on this more. The more hydrated your skin is, feels and looks (makeup or no makeup), it’s gives you a glow and youthful look instantly! No matter what look you are going for, beautiful hydrated skin will always elevate that look. I’m a moisturiser junkie and I can’t live without moisturising my face at least 2-3 times a day! CETAPHIL is one of my go to moisturiser and I’ve been using it for at least 2 years now. It’s a drugstore product, you can find almost everywhere and should be a key component in your skincare kit!

5. MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY FOUNDATION:

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So I’ve been reading so many reviews on this particular foundation that I just had to go and buy it to see what the fuss is all about. I must say I got my answer instantly! It’s such a beautiful foundation with full coverage, light-medium weight and just feels super amazing on the skin. It’s one of those products that a little goes a long way. Literally every time I’ve worn this foundation I’ve been asked what foundation am I wearing – like no joke EVERY TIME! This is one of those products that I’ve recommended to many people and obviously all of those people that have asked me about it. It makes me so happy when a drugstore product gives you such good results. Another MUST HAVE!!!

6. NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST MASK:

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NEUTROGENA has recently released its new hydro boost products, from masks to makeup wipes. I already love their makeup wipes in general but this takes the cake. Whenever my skin feels a little dull and tired I always slap this mask on my face for some instant hydration and trust me it does the trick. I love love LOVE face masks and products that make my skin feel amazing and this has been one-off you go to face mask that I pick up from any local drugstore. Affordable and easily available,this product won’t disappoint at all. Skincare is my soul and I always try to find new products of tricks to enhance my skincare routine. So if your skin needs some boost try the NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST mask, your skin will dance!

7. BENEFIT HOOLA BRONZER:

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I’m a BENEFIT lover! Their products are just to die for! From mascaras to brow products to bronzers, I’m OBSESSED!!! HOOLA BRONZER is one of my most loved product EVER! Contouring is my life, I feel like it’s an amazing way to enhance your God given beautiful features. I’ve always looked for a product that does the trick without making me look like a clown and HOOLA is that product. It’s subtle yet it’s powerful (if you know what I Mean). It blends well and looks amazing for your everyday makeup look. It does the job without looking to ‘in your face’. I’ve been using it for a while and highly recommend it to everyone!

8. HUDA BEAUTY DEMI MATTE CREAM LIPSTICK:

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Oh boy oh boy HUDABEAUTY in the house! This collection is by far one of my favourite collections from the brand! Amazing shade range, feels super nice on the lips, highly pigmented and super moisturising on the lips. I love love this liquid lipstick and have received sooooo many compliments every time I’ve worn any of the shades I have. My 2 top favourite shades so far are ‘MOGUL‘ (sexiest nude) and ‘BONNIE‘ (beautiful pinky peach tone).

9. ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS SUGAR GLOW KIT:

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I’m crazy about highlighters and glow kits and you all must be well aware of this product, but ABH sugar glow kit is one of my fav highlighter kit especially these days. I love the shade ‘BUTTERSCOTCH’ it looks so sultry and sexy on the skin. Another thing to add on your list!

10. URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER SETTING SPRAY:

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How better to end this blog post with the URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER SETTING SPRAY. I get this question a lot “what setting spray do you use?” – and you already know the answer now! I’m a fan on this setting spray and it works really well with a full face of makeup (that’s when you know the setting spray is REALLY GOOD). Makeup stays as fresh as you first put it on. This is my current obsession and highly recommended to my followers and friends!

So there you have it folks, my top 10 current favourite products! I hope you all enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed writing it for you all! Lots of posts are on there way, so stay tuned! On that not; spread love and be kind!

Till next time, LOTS OF LOVE❤️

INSTAGRAM: ayeshjv

~The key to happiness~ How I made peace with my demons~

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Hey guys it’s been so long since I last posted, a lot has happened (good and bad) but here I am! Back with what I do best, write! And in this post I wanted to talk about something that makes our mind wander “what is happiness?” “Will I ever break out of this chaos in my mind?” – The answer is YES…but how? Let me tell you my story.

 

The past year I had a lot of time to reflect on things, distance myself from the disturbance and most of all evolve from the madness surrounding me. I often thought why is it I feel this way – this feeling of restlessness, like something inside me would explode. All the friends, socializing, finding relief in the madness of the world somehow did not fulfill my soul, didn’t give me the peace and happiness my being craved. If anything I felt like I was running around in circles. It got to point where I sat down and truly reflected on my life. I had days of complete madness (borderline psychotic behavior), depression and major anxiety. It not only affected me, but my family and my relationships with others. When you are caught up in a bubble, remember everything around you is jeopardized, every action has its consequence and in this case it effects everything around you, just making your situation worse than it already is (like I said, you just run around in circles).

 

The feeling of guilt overwhelms you, the power of negativity takes over you and you are left feeling miserable. In this whole process you lose yourself. And that my friends, is the absolute nastiest feeling in the world! When it came to me, I figured it out, it was a switch in my head that I had to flip, but it was too hard to reach, but finally I made my way through it and pressed the button (hopefully for good).

 

You see we hear all these clichéd statements “believe in yourself” “nothing is impossible” blah blah blah…but do we actually reflect on it? And that’s exactly what I did, I believed in the power of me! And oh what a wonderful experience it is! The most empowering energy that runs through your veins!

 

My guidelines to happiness (what worked for me):

• Let go: one thing I realized (especially being a control freak) not everything is under your control! And the more you try to alter a situation, most of the times it just gets worse. Let go and see how everything will work out on it’s own. Let go of your past; there’s no need to feel guilty about anything, guess what… we all make mistakes! Let go of the person who is making you feel miserable; you are not obliged to stay with anyone! Don’t be involved with someone that disturbs the peace in your heart. Be with someone that helps you grow, evolve and hugs your flaws!
• Know your self-worth: When you are clouded by negativity it’s hard to see how amazing you truly are. Remember you are no less than anyone. The person pointing a finger at you is more flawed and insecure then you can ever be, stop listening to them! Always stay true to yourself; you are your own best friend and worst enemy, choose to be a friend! Don’t let anyone take your shine. Trust me the day you understand what you’re capable of, how worthy your being is; you’ll be unstoppable!
• Believe in your instincts: 90% of the time you are right! Don’t always doubt yourself, that’s a sign of insecurity. If you firmly believe in something; STICK TO IT!
• Stay true to your emotions & opinions: Don’t be ashamed to tell someone how you feel. This is one thing that I see that most of us don’t follow. We are so caught up in thinking about what others think of us, that we forget what is important; HOW YOU FEEL! This has made such a difference in my life. Trust me it makes a big impact, bonds get stronger, your heart feels at ease and it’s the best feeling in the world. If you have an opinion on something, voice it! Don’t hold back. Like they say; everyone has the right to their opinion, so do you!
• Break from social norm: Don’t want to go to a party? DON’T! Don’t want to dress up today and chill in your sweat? DO IT! – You don’t have to do what everyone is doing. You don’t have to please people by going to every event, dressing up all the time or even meeting at a café! You want to lie down, make some coffee and open a book; DO IT! You want to binge eat and watch tv shows the whole day; DO IT! Do whatever your heart wants, because happiness is in the little things! Trust me, your coolness doesn’t fade!
• The art of forgiveness: One of the most challenging things I had to do was the day I had to truly forgive someone. I always heard it was the right thing to do and I thought ‘that’s easy, how hard can it be to forgive someone’; till I actually had to do it. Forgive people; it breaks the barriers in your heart. It makes you humble and more honest. Honestly I was never someone who would forgive someone at all, I mean I don’t hold grudges at all, but there was always a bad taste in my mouth when I would think of that particular person – finally it happened, forgiveness made me so much more humble and light hearted. I swear, these people don’t matter, then why think about them and drown in negativity, let go, forgive and move on!
• LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL: You know what pisses me off are buzz kills that have nothing good to say about life. When you finally free yourself from all the chaos and put your demons to rest you realize how truly amazing and spectacular life is! It’s the small things that matter. Give importance to the ones that matter, be kind to people, don’t be afraid to show he world how beautiful you are. It’s a dark world; your light will always come through! Go for walks, tell someone how much they mean to you, eat your favorite dish, take your best friend for a walk in the park! Be grateful for every moment and everyone that matter to you! Being grateful is the key to a content happy life! And lastly always remember how amazing you are!!

 

I’ve realized life will always have its ups and downs; you just need to hold your head up high and let the light shine through you. I’ve always had strong faith and its always-worked miracles for me. I trusted myself and when I broke, I always picked up the pieces and moved on. I love my life more than ever now, because I let go, I believed and I stuck to my faith in myself. I can’t say I mastered the art of life (I have many years ahead of me), but I can safely say I am learning with every passing moment. I’m happy. I’m content. I feel alive!

 

My 3 Simple ways to get beautiful glowing skin!

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Hey guys! It’s been so long since I last posted on my blog. I have been getting tonnes of messages asking me about my skin routine and what all I do to keep it fresh; so here it is my 3 super easy skincare routines that I live by!

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Method:

Mash half a banana in a bowl and add a teaspoon of honey. Mix the ingredients together. Apply all over your face and leave it on for about 10-15 mins before it rinsing off with luke warm water. VOILA!

It’s absolutely one of my favourite masks! It leaves my skin beautifully moisturised and glowing! Rich in potassium and moisture, banana hydrates and moisturizes dry skin, making it soft. Remember hydration is key!

For oily skin:

If you’ve got oily greasy skin, use a simple banana face mask with lemon juice and honey. Banana is a great exfoliator which helps slough off excess sebum on skin surface. It also contains moisture, potassium and vitamins e and c which all promote clear glowing skin. Mash a ripe banana with the back of a fork and combine 1 tablespoon of raw honey and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice to make an amazing face mask. Rinse off with a wet cloth or cold water.

Banana peels are excellent for acne; just rub it all over your effected area and rinse after 5-10 mins.

  2. Lemon Mask:

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I get asked a lot how come i don’t have any acne or pimples on my face, all i have to say is, it’s all in the goodness of nature. Honey + lemon is the best cleanser ever! It removes all dirt and  impurities and leaves your face fresh and glowing!

• Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. …
• Another option is squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and mix one to two tablespoons of raw honey in it. …
• To exfoliate your skin, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar

3.Turmeric and Gram flour mask

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This probably one of my holy grail of all face masks. This mask gives the most instant glow possible because it exfoliates and detoxifies the skin, leaving it insanely gorgeous and glowing!

1. For Acne Scars:  Mix besan, a pinch of turmeric powder and 2 table spoons of fresh milk to create a smooth paste and apply evenly on the face and neck area. After 20-25 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water to achieve glowing skin.
2. For Dry, Flaky Skin:  Mix 2-3 drops of fresh lemon juice with 1 tablespoon besan, 1 teaspoon milk cream or olive oil and ½ teaspoon honey to form a paste. Apply it all over the face and rinse it thoroughly with water when it dries naturally.
3. For Oily Skin:  Beat one egg white and add 2 tablespoons of besan to make it into a mask. Apply this mask for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

 

So here are my 3 all time favourite skincare routines that i live by!! All these natural ingredients have made my skin glow and look more fresh, youthful and healthy!

So go on guys, treat your skin with some delicious food! 😉 ❤

Shine like a goddess: My favourite makeup products!

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HEY GUYS! Oh my God it’s been forever since I last posted on my blog! Missed you guys! Now I’m back! YAY :p And I have lots coming up for you guys and I’m SUPER excited eee 😀

Anyway tonight’s post is all about the make products I use/used & love! I have been getting loads of messages from you guys asking which products I use, love etc. So I decided to answer all your questions! After all I got your back sistaaa 😉

1. Guerlain ‘Meteorites Cruel Gardenia’:(google images)

If there’s one thing everyone asks me is which highlighter I use! This Guerlain highlighter is one of my current favourites, it’s highly pigmented and gives you a beautiful shine! YOU GLOW GIRL! 😉

2. Becca ‘Champagne Pop’:

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This is by far one of the best hightlighters I have used so far!! I’m completely obsessed and it just looks absolutely flawless on your skin! MUST MUST HAVE!!

3. Revlon ‘Photoready’ Foundation:

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You know how finding the perect foundation is a pain in the ass – I totally feel you! A lot of my friends and other makeup bloggers suggested this particular Revlon foundation – I must say it has won my heart! the coverage it beautiful, its light not thick (which i normally dont like) and most importantly it’s long lasting and the pictures come out amazing! Come don’t we all want that? I know I do 😉

4. Too Faced ‘Better Than Sex’ Mascara’:

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If i had a dollar for every time someone asked whether my eyelashes are fake, if I’ve put extensions, ohhh and pulling on my lashes to whether they a real- YES THEY ARE REAL! Once they heavily molest my lashes and realise they are real, they ask me which mascara I use – Well there you have it folks my bae for life ‘TOO FACED BETTER THAN SEX’!!! It is by far the best mascara I have ever used and is def my top 10!! The volume, the length, just perfect!! Don’t miss out on it girlssss ❤

5. My current favourite lipsticks:

*Kylie Lipkit ‘Posie K’:

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*GERARD COSMETICS ‘Everything nice’

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So here you go guys my top 5 most favourite makeup products! I’ll be posting more very soon ❤ Lots of love my dolls!!! ❤ :*

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My 5 Commandments for the perfect #Selfie!

As some would call me the Queen of Selfie (guilty) :p I wanted to share with you all the perfect ways to take the perfect selfie!

My 5 Commandments for the perfect #Selfie:

1. Lighting: Lighting is EVERYTHING! I repeat EVERYTHING! Forget your conventional light bulbs, the best lighting is the day light! OH MY GOD the pictures come out amazing. It’s all about the lighting, not good lighting, not a good selfie! If you want to take an indoor picture make sure the light is not all over your face, it just not right!
2. Angle: Know your angle! Never let anyone take a picture from below not only because the face look absolutely ridiculous, no one wants to see your nostrils, sweetheart! Always keep the camera on a level where your angle and lighting is perfect. Not too high, nor too low!
3. Background: Always have a good background before to take a selfie. Yes background is that important! I prefer a simple background, it makes my selfie look 10 times better! Try to stay away from too much of a busy background, we want to see that beautiful face!
4. Smize: Smiling with your eyes!! They say eyes are the window to your soul, than honey look into my eyes!! A slight squint (SLIGHT) gives your selfie that extra umph!
5. Filters: Filters is the main key to a beautiful selfie! Today I’ll share with you the my top favourite apps. First being ‘Afterlight’ I absolutely love it! and ‘VOSCO cam’ YAAASSS. These two are my top favourites!

So there you have it my 5 rules for the perfect selfie! #Selfie away my darlings!!!

Bundles of love! ❤

Tip & Tricks: Thick Sultry Lashes & Recommended Mascaras!

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Hey Babes!!

I know it’s been forever since I have posted on my blog, so here it goes, as per requested – ‘How to to get long, voluptuous, slutry lashes & my recommended mascaras’ !!!

Everyone always asks me whether I wear fake lashes and when i say no, their jaw drops! So here is my tip and trick for lashes that lasts for days!!

All you have to do it apply castor oil on your lashes every night and wash it off in the morning. VOILA!! how simply amazing 😀 You will see results within days!! (Tried & Tested) Also before you apply mascara, dap a bit of baby powder, it makes them longer!

RECOMMENDED MASCARAS: 

Now when I say no I don’t wear fake lashes, everyone asks me what mascaras I use. So here it goes my all time favourite mascaras:

1. Benefit ‘They’re Real’

2. Lancome Hypnose Drama

3. Guerlain Mascara

4. Maybelline ‘Falsies’ 

So there you have it, how to get the perfect lashes naturally, with a sprinkle of mascara 😛

Lots of love!!! ❤