Mac vs Morphe

Heeeyy everyone. Those who follow me on instagram will know how much I love my Morphe Brushes 35W palette. Recently,  I received the Mac warm neutrals palette for my birthday & I could not believe how similar it was to my 35W palette so I had to do a blog post comparing the two.

As some of you are aware, there is a lot of controversy regarding Mac Cosmetics so for those who are looking for an alternative, keep reading..

The Mac Warm Neutrals palette retails at £65 whereas the Morphe Brushes palette retails at $19.99, that's £12.90! I know, what a steal! In the Mac palette, you get 15 eyeshadows, whereas the morphe palette has 35 eyeshadows in it. As far as pigmentation goes, both palettes are equally pigmented & blend like a dream.

In the Morphe palette, you will be able to find dupes to every single eyeshadow in the Mac palette, at more than half the price. See below for some swatches. Some swatches looks a little different to each other on camera but in real life, they are identical.

I would highly recommend the Morphe Brushes 35W palette to those who want a more affordable version of the Mac warm neutrals palette & also a more ethical palette. I hope this was useful to you girls & let me know what you would like to see next.

Get your morphe palette here:

http://morphebrushes.com/products/35w-35-color-warm-palette

Taz xx

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream review

I know this is long overdue but I have finally got you girls a full review of the Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream. It comes in 3 different shades: light, medium & dark. I have it in medium which matches me perfectly.

I don't usually like BB creams but this one I have to say is amazing. It's so difficult to find a BB cream which isn't too pink. The Maybelline Dream Pure is the perfect balance between yellow and pink undertones. It's extremely neutral so should suit almost any skin tones.

This BB Cream is said to be an '8 in 1 BB with 2% Salicylic acid' which really does fight blemishes. I haven't had a break out in months! The winter months have left my skin feeling extremely dry but I find this BB Cream so moisturising and it doesn't cling onto my dry patches which is always a must. For a BB Cream, it has quite good coverage. I would say it's of medium coverage. You can even use it as a primer underneath your foundation & it won't look cakey. The best part is it's only £6.99. I know, bargain right?!

My favourite thing about this BB Cream is the longevity of it. It lasts hours & hours. If you have quite oily skin, you might want to set it with a powder but I usually just wear it on its own everyday.

I would highly recommend this BB Cream for an everyday foundation/base. I hope this post was worth the wait. Let me know what you girls would like to see next x

Simple glam

Hi girls. I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd upload a quick pictorial for you girls on this simple champagne eye look. This can be worn everyday or even on a night out after tweaking it a little.

For this look, I only used only three eyeshadows so it is really easy to recreate.

To begin, I primed my eyelids with Mac prolongwear concealer. This cancels out any discoloration you may have as well as providing a smooth canvas & ensuring that the eyeshadows have something to adhere to. I also set this with my face powder to make the eyeshadows blend easily.

The first eyeshadow I used was a medium brown from my Morphe Brushes 35C palette. I blended this into the crease using an Eco tools fluffy eyeshadow brush.

I then took an essence metal glam eye shadow in '15 hello goldie! ' & packed it on the lip generously using a flat shader brush.

Then, I went back into with the medium brown to touch up the crease. 

After this, I laid down some sticky tape on the side of my eye to achieve that feline cat eye effect. Using a black eyeshadow from the Morphe 35C palette, I filled in the outer V, going towards the middle of my eye. The further I went into the middle, I used a lighter hand each time. I really packed the black shadow on with a flat shader brush.

Then, using a fluffy brush, I blended any harsh lines out & softened the look.

After that, I applied the same black eyeshadow to my bottom lash line, straightening it out as I got to the inner corner. This will make your eyes appear larger.

I then used Elf's cream eyeliner to create a wing & added some lashes to finish off the look.

I hope this was useful for you girls. Let me know what you would like me to post next x

YSL Fusion Ink foundation review

As promised, I have finally got around to doing a review on the YSL Fusion Ink foundation. To start off with, I just wanted to say that I am yet to buy the full size and have been trying it out for over a week.

The sample you get is a 7 day sample but you honestly only need the smallest amount as a little goes a long way. I would definitely recommend getting a sample to try out since it is on the pricey side. It retails at £30.50.

I have been matched with the colour BD55 which does have pretty yellow undertones which is really flattering on my skin. One thing that I particularly liked about this foundation is the formula. It's honestly the smoothest, most buttery formula in a foundation. It just glides on with and without a primer.

It's also full coverage and is buildable. For everyday use, I simply do about 4 dots on each side of my face & blend it out using a flat top kabuki & I absolutely love the coverage it gives me. However, it still looks like skin. It doesn't look thick or cakey at all and leaves an airbrushed finish to the skin.

Plus it smells amazing & is really refreshing in the mornings which is always a plus.

Now onto the negatives:

Even though it's supposed to be matte, I do find that my T zone gets quite oily during the day so I wouldn't recommend it to those with really oily skin. My skin isn't too oily so setting it with a good powder helps a little.

Also, after the first 2 days of using it, I did get a few breakouts but after continuing to use it, it stopped breaking me out since my skin just got used to it.

Overall, I would recommend this foundation to girls with normal/combination skin. However, it's definitely worth getting hold of a sample before splashing out. As far as colour goes, they have a wide range of colours to match olive/Asian skintones so if you're struggling to find the right colour, I'm sure you will find it in this range.

I hope this was useful to you girls. Let me know what you want me to post next x

Best of benefit gift set review

Heyy girls. I'm sure everyone went a little crazy during the black Friday sales. I for one definitely did! I managed to get my hands on this 'Best of Benefit' set which basically comes with 7 bestselling items from Benefit.

The gift set usually retails at £54 but during the sales it was only £24.50 which I thought was an absolute steal. It comes with mini sizes of the porefessional primer, benetint, high beam, boi-ing concealer, hoola bronzer, they're real mascara & push up eyeliner.

I must say that I'm quite disappointed with this. Although, the packaging is so pretty, the actual products really disappointed me. However, it's not all bad.

The porefessional is good. It really does shrink down my pores, however I think my Maybelline baby skin primer does the exact same thing buy for more than half the price. I also like the benetint but found that it works better with a powder blush layered on top.

Moving onto the high beam highlighter & the hoola bronzer. I know loads of girls absolutely love these 2, however they just didn't agree with me. The bronzer didn't even show up on my skin. I found myself using quite a lot to make it show up & the highlighter isn't as pigmented as I expected. It kind of just disappears into your skin.

Now moving onto the 'they're real' mascara & push up liner. The mascara is honestly the best mascara I've ever used. The brush is so easy to use & avoids clumps. I find that just one coat is enough for me as far as length & volume go. The eyeliner on the other hand is the worst eyeliner I've ever used. I hardly ever struggle with eyeliner but I honestly found it so difficult to use & found that it tugged on my lash line quite a lot. I probably won't be using it again.

The boi-ing concealer is alright for now but I am still a little unsure about it & think I need to use it a little longer so I will keep you girls updated.

Overall, I think I will only use the porefessional primer, the benetint & the they're real mascara again.

Hope this review was useful for you girls... Thaslima x

Go to hijab tutorial.

Heyyy girls. This post is on my most requested hijab tutorial. I wear this style literally everywhere whether it be everyday to work or even special occasions. It honestly is so easy to do & once mastered, it should only take you 3-5 minutes to do. Before I start, I want to apologise for the blurry pictures (courtesy of my sister).

Now onto the tutorial..

Step 1: Place your hijab around your face however you like it, leaving one side longer than the other & pin with a no snag pin.

Step 2: Bring the material forward from the back to create a fold. I usually pin the first fold down so it's easy to do more folds. Then do a few more folds. You can do as many as you like but I always stop at 3 folds.

Step 3: Take the back of the shorter side & bring it over your head where your bun starts for a little bit of extra volume. Pin down with a straight hijab pin.

Step 4: Take the longer side & bring it over your head & secure with a straight pin.

I try not to be too neat with this hijab style because, the messier it is, the more effortless & voluminous it looks.

I hope this pictorial is easy for you girls to follow & was useful for you. This hijab style should work with any type of hijab but is easiest with a maxi hijab to ensure we don't lose any coverage while doing our folds.

Please let us know what you would like us to post next.

Thaslima x

Shimmery purple smokey eye

Hey everyone!

Today im going to show you guys how i did this shimmery purple smokey eye. This look is great for parties, clubbing, christmas etc. Mostly all the products i used are cheap, therefore, they are perfect for the everyday female!

Before doing my face makeup, i started on the eyes as we can clean up the fall out from the eyeshadows a lot easier. To prevent the eyeshadows from creasing, i used Urban Decay's primer potion in Eden as my base. I then used the shade Love You More from my I Heart Makeup's Death by Chocolate palette which is a beautiful shimmery plum shade. You can stop there with the lid for a more subtle purple shade but i decided that i wanted to go all out and add a punch of colour. So on top of that shade i used an eyeshadow from Accessorize called Ultra Violet. This eyeshadow is honestly so pigmented, i was really suprised! Moving on to the crease, i used the shade One More Bar from the Death by Chocolate palette and placed that in the outer crease and lightly blended in. For the lower lash line i mixed One More Bar and All is Lost, i diffused this from outer corner to where my bottom lashes start. For my inner corner, i used YDK from the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette and applied generously. To finish off i lined my waterline and tight line with a black eye pencil and did a winged line on my upper lash line. Finally, i applied Ardell's Demi Wispies lashes.

For the face make up (in case you were wondering) I used L'Oreal True Match foundation and LA Girl's pro conceal concealer. I wanted a dewy look so i didnt set my make up with any powder. I then contoured my face using my City Color contour kit, for blush i used Revolution's blush in Sugar and for highlighter i used the highlight from Sleek's face contour kit. On my lips im wearing Sleek's matte lip cream in Birthday Suit.

Hope you all enjoyed!

Savita x

Glitter eyeshadow

Hey girls. So I ordered some loose glitter on eBay & thought I'd do a quick tutorial for you girls. I have tried to narrow it down to 5 simple steps which hopefully will be easy to follow. This is the first time I've actually used glitter & I love the way it has come out.

This look is perfect for Christmas, New Years, Eid, Diwali or even bridal. It can be paired with a bright lip, e.g. Mac's Ruby Woo for a glamorous & classy look or a nice muted pink like Revlon's pink in the afternoon or even your favourite nude lipstick.

Now onto the tutorial...

Start with a primed lid for a smooth base. I used the Essence I heart stage eyeshadow primer. The first eyeshadow I used was the Revolution matte eyeshadow in the colour 'Delicious' which is the most beautiful grey toned taupe shade, perfect for a crease colour. I blended this above the crease & just under the crease, leaving the actual lid blank.

Then I applied eyelash glue all over the lid & pressed down a generous amount of glitter on top of the glue. Take your time when doing this to avoid a lot of fall out.

After that, I went in with 'blackout' from the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette & deepened the outer V to create depth to the eye & darken the look a little bit. I added the same black shadow to the lower lash line & blended it out.

I then applied Elf's cream eyeliner to the top of my eye & winged it out to create a more, feline effect. I applied mascara & Ardel Demi Wispies eyelashes to complete the look. 

On my lips: Mac Viva Glam Nicki (discontinued, sorry!)

I hope this was useful for you girls. Let us know what you want us to post next.
Thaslima x

Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow pomade review

I have been using the Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow pomade for about 3 weeks now & thought it was about time I got a full review up for you girls.

I have naturally dark brows which are quite sparse in some areas due to over plucking but let's be honest, we've all made that mistake, right? Since I have quite dark eyebrows, I like to fill them in using a lighter warm toned brown, therefore, I got the dipbrow in the colour Auburn. They also come in 7 other shades. I bought mine on Beauty Bay for £15 with free delivery.

At first, I was a little sceptical about spending £15 on a brow product. (Cheapskate alert). However, I can honestly say it is the best £15 I've ever spent.

The formula is extremely creamy & blends like a dream. It is so easy to work with & you can build the colour up once it's dried. It is also waterproof which is a bonus & so it lasts hours and hours.

After using the Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow pomade, I can not use any other product on my eyebrows & so I highly recommend it to you girls.

Thaslima x

Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette dupe!

Hey everyone!
This post is going to be about the I Heart Makeup "Death by Chocolate" palette which is an amazing dupe for Too Faced's "Chocolate Bar" palette! It's just a quarter of the price!

This palette has 16 beautiful eyeshadows, some are matte and some are shimmery. This palette is very convienent as you have your basic neutral shades, transition and crease shades and also 2 highlight shades. It also has a few pops of colours such as a beautiful glittery gold and a shimmery plum shade. If you really want to make the shimmery shadows pop even more, try wetting your brush with something like Mac Fix+ or the cheaper alternative - eye drops. These shadows are suprisingly pigmented for the price, especially the matte black and the shimmer shades. Overall, it's a gorgeous palette and i highly recommend it.

I purchased my palette at Superdrug but you can also buy it online too. This palette retails for £7.99 which is great for  students or those who are on a budget! 

Here's a direct link to it!
http://www.superdrug.com/I-Heart-Make-Up/I-Heart-Eye-shadow-Wonder-Pal-I-Heart-Choc-14g/p/982359

Savita x

Top 10 lipsticks

Here is a list of my top 10 lipsticks which are a mixture of high end & drugstore lipsticks.

No.1 is Mac's Velvet Teddy which is a matte finish. It is a mauvey nude, perfect for that Kylie Jenner lip. It isn't too drying but since it is very matte, it would be a good idea to exfoliate & moisturise your lips before applying. 

No. 2 is YSL Rouge Volupte in peach passion (13) which is a peachy pink shade. It is matte but it is extremely creamy.

No. 3 is Revlon Smoked Peach which is a matte lipstick. It is the perfect dupe for Mac's peach stock. This lipstick is quite drying so be sure to exfoliate & moisturise before application.

No. 4 is Revlon pink in the afternoon which again is matte & is perfect for an everyday pink lipstick.  

No. 5 is Mac Modesty which is the perfect everyday nude. It is a creamsheen and so it isn't drying at all & is very creamy.

No. 6 is Sleek matte lipstick in Exxxaggerate which is a vibrant purple for the girls that like to go bold. This lipstick is quite drying, however its so worth the colour pay off!

No. 7 is Essence dare to be nude which again is the perfect everyday nude. It has brown undertones so is perfect for darker skin tones. It's not drying at all & is very creamy. The finish is between a satin & matte finish.

No. 8 is Sleek's Matte me lipstick in birthday suit which is a pinky nude. It lasts all day & isn't drying at all.

No. 9 is Avon's big colour lip liner in portwine which is a dark, plummy, red colour perfect for a night out or a daytime fall look. It's so creamy but does stain the lips a little.

No. 10 is the Rimmel Kate lipstick in 107. This is the most beautiful burgundy colour. Perfect for fall or a classic Hollywood look. It is a matte finish & isn't too drying.

Since most of my favourite lipsticks are matte, I would definitely recommend exfoliating & moisturising before applying. A good lip scrub is Mint julips by Lush cosmetics.

I hope this was useful to you girls. Swatches will be down below.

Thaslima x

Savita's first post - Sleek matte me lip creams

My first blog post is going to be about the Sleek "matte me" ultra smooth matte lip creams. These lip creams are beautifully matte, therefore, they are perfect for girls who are on the go and want to keep their lipstick on for hours and not worry about it. They come in a variety of colours from sexy nudes to daring bright, vibrant colours.

The one I am wearing in the picture is called "Birthday Suit" which is such a day time appropriate colour as it is light and feminine. But also, it is a very versatile colour as it goes with any make up look. For example, it would go great with sultry, smokey eyes. Another one I wore a lot in summer was called "Party Pink" which is a vibrant pink colour that is great for those who are feeling adventurous or those who want to step out of their comfort zone. I would pair this lip colour with neutral eyes and bronzed skin as you don't want to take the attention away from the lips. 

The Sleek "matte me" ultra smooth lip creams retail for £4.99, so it's great for those on a budget! I purchased them in Superdrug but you can also buy them online on their website or on the Superdrug website.

Here's a direct link to them!
http://www.superdrug.com/search?searchDisabled=sleek+matte+men&text=sleek+matte+me&q=sleek+matte+me

Savita x

Smokey Eye in 5 simple steps

This is my go to smokey eye in just 5 simple steps using very little products. This look is perfect for a night out paired with any lip colour and is suitable for all skin tones.

Before we go on to the tutorial, be sure to use an eyeshadow primer on your eyelids to ensure your eyeshadow goes on smooth and seamless. This will also make your eyeshadow last as long as possible.

Now on to the tutorial...
Step 1: Apply a matte brown eyeshadow into your crease using a fluffy blending brush, taking it slightly towards the brows. I used Mac's soft brown.

Step 2: Put a black pencil eyeliner all over your lid. This doesn't have to be neat at all as we are going to blend it out later. I used 2true's black pencil liner.

Step 3: Using a matte black eyeshadow, blend the eyeliner out, dragging the colour slightly into the crease. Build the colour to intensify the colour until you have your desired look.

Step 4: Apply a shimmery eyeshadow into the inner corner of your eye to open up your eyes & lighten the look a little as we are working with such dark colours. I used the Kiko water eyeshadow in the colour 208.

Step 5: Tight line & line your water line with the same pencil eyeliner you used earlier. You can add some gel/liquid eyeliner and wing it out for some extra drama but this step is optional.  Finish off with your favourite lashes & mascara. I used Ardell's demi wispies & the L'Oréal Telescopic mascara.

I hope this easy smokey eye was useful to you girls.

Thaslima x

Neutral Eye

This is a neutral eye look which can be worn with a nude lip for the daytime or a bold lip for the night time.

I started off with the essence I heart stage eyeshadow primer to cancel out any discolouration on my eyelids & to produce a nice, smooth base for my eyeshadow to adhere to. This will also help your eyeshadow last a lot longer.

Now on to the eye shadow. Start by putting a light brown matte eyeshadow into the crease, blending it out using windshield wiper motions.

Then apply a skin colour eyeshadow to the entire eyelid. Using the same brown eyeshadow colour we put into the crease, blend out any harsh lines.

Then using a dark brown or black eyeshadow depending on your preference, shade in the outer corners, blending it slightly into your crease colour. You can use tape on the edges to achieve a nice, crisp line.

After that, go back in with the light brown shade & blend everything out. Take your time & soften any harsh lines. You can either add mascara and lashes to finish the look or go in with your favourite gel/liquid liner & create a small wing. Finish off with your favourite eyelashes & a lip colour of your choice. This eye look is so versatile, you can pretty much use any lipstick colour. Don't be afraid to go bold!

Thaslima's first blogpost

My first blog post is for those who want to begin makeup but do not want to splash out just yet. This post is to show that you do not require expensive products to create a beautiful & flawless look.

This eye look is perfect for a dramatic night time look created using an extremely cheap 120 eyeshadow colour palette which retails for £4.99 on Ebay.

I used a neutral brown shade in the crease & dark purple shade all over the lid. I then blended a black shadow into the outer V & slightly into the crease. Using the same neutral brown shade, I blended out any harsh lines. Finished off with Elf cream eye liner & Essence get big lashes mascara along with some lashes.

On my lips: Sleek Matte lipstick in the colour Exxxaggerate 792. For those who don't like a dark lip with a dark eye, a basic nude lip would be perfect.

Eyeshadow palette: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=380874464052&alt=web

Thaslima