I have been meaning to do this for a while now, wanting to post my empties every month. Last month I realized that I need to utilize products from my existing stash before cluttering further as I have run out of space. So here are a few products which I finished in the month of November 2020.
1. Khaadi pure intentions purifying coffee souffle scrub
I have already reviewed this product here. I really liked this scrub in terms or performance and quality.
2. Mana Beauty Clarity Cream
I have been using this cream as body cream and loved its fragrance. It smells strongly of rose extracts and if you are allergic to fragrant products or prefer odorless products then I suggest you skip buying it. Otherwise, its a really good body cream for moderate weather providing necessary hydration.
3. Essence honey care hand cream
Hand creams are a must have product in my beauty regimen. I use them a lot on daily basis. Thanks to COVID and excessive use of hand sanitizers, resulting in super dry hands. The Winters haven't also been any easy right from the start. This hand cream by essence turned out to be a gem. Bought on a whim from just4girls.pk and turned out to be s great choice.
4. Soap and Glory hand cream
I have had hard luck with this particular product by Soap and Glory. I have tried three of these hand creams and all turned out to be foul smelling, cream and water separated like a foul curd. I forcefully used this one assuming that probably this is how this product is. Every time before usage, I used to shake the tube well to combine the separated water and cream mixture and then apply on my hands. No doubt it was a great hand cream minus the foul smell and a dud formula.
5. Gillette satin care sensitive skin shave gel
I have been having a hard time shaving my body lately as I have totally given up on waxing for 3 years now. Thanks to my laser technician who suggested using shaving gels for smooth shaving. Since then Gillette shaving gel has become a life saver. Its an affordable product ranging around Rs. 650 that's lasted me around 5 to 6 full body shaves.
6. Vintage cosmetics Smokey eye pencil
I received this pencil in my Boxycharm subscription box and it instantly became my favorite. It has minimum fall out and is super pigmented. I believe its by an indie makeup brand and not a main stream one but performance wise it is above many commercial brands.
I hope you liked my post. I have decided to do my empties post on a monthly basis to keep track of products that I have to use and dispose off before they go bad or expire. Its also one of my ways to control excessive, unnecessary purchasing. Lets see how much progress I make with this new project. Stay healthy and beautiful. xoxo!!!
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The trend of collaborations between Cosmetic brands and Makeup enthusiasts started some 2-3 years back. A lot of makeup brands collaborated with You tubers and the trend is still at its peak. To date, many of these You tubers have launched their own brand line of makeup and skin care products. One such collab was between BH Cosmetics and You tube sensation, Carli Bybel. Carli Bybel came up with a 14 panned eyeshadow and highlighter palette. My today's review is on BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel 14 color eyeshadow and highlighter palette.
BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel 14 color eyeshadow and highlighter palette |
Its been a while now that Khaadi launched its beauty line which majorly encapsulates skin care and hair care products. I purchased a few products when they newly launched. The fact that Conatural is the one manufacturing products for them was a little off putting for me since my experience with Conatural's skincare items has not entirely been nice. Anyhow, today I am review Khaadi beauty's purifying coffee soufflé from their Pure intentions range.
Khaadi purifying coffee soufflé body scrub |
Boxycharm Premium is a new and bigger monthly subscription valued at a minimum of $175 a box. This elevated box features 6-7 beauty products for only $35 a month plus applicable taxes and shipping. Subscribing to Boxycharm premium allows you to maintain base box subscription separately and upgrade to Luxe as well. Currently upgrade to Luxe for premium is not available.
Here is what I received in my August box.
1. Ciaté London - The Editor Palette - New England
2. Afterspa - Slip on Exfoliator
3. Sunday Riley - A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
4. Laura Geller - Fortifying Lashes Lash Primer
5. MAC Cosmetics - Amplified Lipstick
6. Too Faced Cosmetics - Born This Way Setting Powder - Natural Finish Loose Powder - Translucent
Boxycharm Premium box - August 2020 |
Christine Cosmetics
Christine Color Cosmetics is one of Pakistan's leading beauty brand offering wide range of products with innovative formulas and variety of colors. Their aim is to offer most refined and high quality products at most affordable prices to their clients. Founded in 2004 Christine has a wide client base and is liked by both professional users and women of all ages. New and innovative product launches have kept them at pace with changing fashion trends and customer demands. Christine Products are skin friendly and no animal derived ingredients are used in manufacturing. Special care is taken that all the raw materials are HALAL when being sourced.
Christine bronze n bright baked powder in CN - 816 |
There are some brands that tempt you to opt for them. Sometimes their names, their repute or simply their packaging or design is enough to attract you and buy them. Being an impulse buyer, I sometimes skip to check reviews of a particular product on the internet and just rush in to buying. This impulse leads me to be happy with my purchase or regret afterwards when the product fails to meet my expectations. I have dug out this old post from my drafts and would love to complete my review on it. I like the unique designs and packaging Physicians Formula comes up with. Their product range is also good along with packaging. Here is my review on their Sexy Booster, sexy glow bronzer.
Boxycharm is a monthly subscription beauty box. Each box contains 4 to 5 full sized items ranging from makeup and skin care, to beauty tools and color cosmetics, with cost as low as $21. The box contains products valued at minimum $100. Being a Boxycharm member allows you access to products that you don't think of buying conventionally. Apart from this, there are regular giveaways happening at Boxycharm providing you chance to win free goodies. Members also receive special discount coupons and reward points redeemable at their exclusive charm shop.
Here is what I received in my January box:
Boxycharm January 2020 base box |
Bocycharm Premium is a new and bigger monthly subscription valued at a minimum of $175 a box. This elevated box features 6-7 beauty products for only $35 a month plus applicable taxes and shipping. Subscribing to Boxycharm premium allows you to maintain base box subscription separately and upgrade to Luxe as well. Currently upgrade to Luxe for premium is not available.
I got myself on the waitlist in December probably and was upgraded to Premium in March and got myself this amazing promotional Fenty featured box. Here is what I received in my March box.
Boxycharm x Fenty Beauty March box |
Boxycharm is a monthly subscription beauty box. Each box contains 4 to 5 full sized items ranging from makeup and skin care, to beauty tools and color cosmetics, with cost as low as $21. The box contains products valued at minimum $100. Being a Boxycharm member allows you access to products that you don't think of buying conventionally. Apart from this, there are regular giveaways happening at Boxycharm providing you chance to win free goodies. Members also receive special discount coupons and reward points redeemable at their exclusive charm shop.
Here is what I received in my February box:
Boxycharm February 2020 box |
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I have been having a hard time trying to concentrate on reading or even opening a book and reading a single page. After few months efforts, I finally managed to finish another book and feel elated. Its not a reader's block, its more of a focus problem. Although I have started another one but I have high doubts on completing my yearly reading target this time.
Book Title: One of us is Next
Genre: Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Murder, Thriller, Young Adult, Teen, College, Suspense
No. of books in the series so far: 3
Series: One of us is Lying
Book order: 2
Author: Karen M. McManus
Genre: Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Murder, Thriller, Young Adult, Teen, College, Suspense
No. of books in the series so far: 3
Series: One of us is Lying
Book order: 2
Author: Karen M. McManus
One of us is lying by Karen M. McManus |
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Here is a refresher and a reminder over the last Luscious Glam box I received before COVID - 19 and ever since, Glam box has stopped its delivery services in Pakistan. The only, high end beauty box locally available in Pakistan, I miss the good old days. Below is the unboxing of my February box.
Luscious Glam Bag February 2020 |
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Boxycharm Luxe
Boxyluxe replaces the regular box and provides you access to luxury products worth over $250. Its a quarterly service at an additional cost of $28.99 on top of regular $21. Here is what Boxyluxe actually means:
L: Luxury brands
Products ranging from lifestyle to skin care and or course, beauty.
U: U' are in charge
Cancel anytime
X: Xtra value
Hand crafted, full sized, luxury brands, every 3 months valued at over $250 by only paying $28.99 extra.
E: Exclusively for charmers
Boxyluxe is offered to already subscribed charmers.
X: Xtra value
Hand crafted, full sized, luxury brands, every 3 months valued at over $250 by only paying $28.99 extra.
E: Exclusively for charmers
Boxyluxe is offered to already subscribed charmers.
Here is what I received in my December's Boxy luxe box:
Boxycharm Luxe December 2019 |
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Bio Balance is a brand of Alpaya Dermaceuticals which is a Turkish company. Some of the products from this brand are being imported to Pakistan and distributed by Uniferoz. If you have not heard about Uniferoz, here is a hint -- Saniplast. We all know what Saniplast is... Uniferoz is the manufacturer of Saniplast and they have other brands like Bio derma and Sandiderm under their belt too. I have tried 3 of their products so far and liked each one of them. My today's review is on their cracked heel and foot balm.
Bio Balance cracked heel and foot balm |
Hello!
Book Title: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine
Genre: Fiction, Mental health, Adult fiction, Chic lit
No. of books so far: 1
Series: -
Book order: 1
Author: Gail Honeyman
Book Title: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine
Genre: Fiction, Mental health, Adult fiction, Chic lit
No. of books so far: 1
Series: -
Book order: 1
Author: Gail Honeyman
Hello!
I am back with another book review. Is this not what a lot of us have done during this lock down period? We actually read!!!
Book Title: Talking to the Dead
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Organized Crime, Detective
No. of Books so far: 6
Series: Fiona Griffiths
Book Order: 1
Author: Harry Bingham
Talking to the Dead by Harry Bingham |
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Boxycharm Luxe
L: Luxury brands
Here is what I received in my March's Boxy luxe box:
Boxycharm Luxe
Boxyluxe replaces the regular box and provides you access to luxury products worth over $250. Its a quarterly service at an additional cost of $28.99 on top of regular $21. Here is what Boxyluxe actually means:
L: Luxury brands
Products ranging from lifestyle to skin care and or course, beauty.
U: U' are in charge
Cancel anytime
X: Xtra value
Hand crafted, full sized, luxury brands, every 3 months valued at over $250 by only paying $28.99 extra.
E: Exclusively for charmers
Boxyluxe is offered to already subscribed charmers.
X: Xtra value
Hand crafted, full sized, luxury brands, every 3 months valued at over $250 by only paying $28.99 extra.
E: Exclusively for charmers
Boxyluxe is offered to already subscribed charmers.
Here is what I received in my March's Boxy luxe box:
March 2019 Boxy Luxe |
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HengFang Cosmetics:
Its a China based cosmeceuticals company that deals in color cosmetics, skin care products and hair dressing products mainly. They have around 300 product varieties. The brand is endorsed by Alibaba and Ali Express where they have an official online store.
I haven't had the chance to use their products earlier. This is the first time I have used any of their products. Read my complete review to know about my experience with HengFang cosmetics.
HengFang Color lipstick set |
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Here is what I received in my November box:
Boxycharm is a monthly subscription beauty box. Each box contains 4 to 5 full sized items ranging from makeup and skin care, to beauty tools and color cosmetics, with cost as low as $21. The box contains products valued at minimum $100. Being a Boxycharm member allows you access to products that you don't think of buying conventionally. Apart from this, there are regular giveaways happening at Boxycharm providing you chance to win free goodies. Members also receive special discount coupons and reward points redeemable at their exclusive charm shop.
Here is what I received in my November box:
Boxycharm November 2019 box |
Hello Beautiful!
Boxycharm is a monthly subscription beauty box. Each box contains 4 to 5 full sized items ranging from makeup and skin care, to beauty tools and color cosmetics, with cost as low as $21. The box contains products valued at minimum $100. Being a Boxycharm member allows you access to products that you don't think of buying conventionally. Apart from this, there are regular giveaways happening at Boxycharm providing you chance to win free goodies. Members also receive special discount coupons and reward points redeemable at their exclusive charm shop.
Here is what I received in my October box:
Boxycharm October 2019 box |
Hello Beautiful!
Boxycharm is a monthly subscription beauty box. Each box contains 4 to 5 full sized items ranging from makeup and skin care, to beauty tools and color cosmetics, with cost as low as $21. The box contains products valued at minimum $100. Being a Boxycharm member allows you access to products that you don't think of buying conventionally. Apart from this, there are regular giveaways happening at Boxycharm providing you chance to win free goodies. Members also receive special discount coupons and reward points redeemable at their exclusive charm shop.
Here is what I received in my August's box.
Boxycharm August 2019 box |
Hello Beautiful!
So many products to choose from, less number of performing products and even less number of products to which we have direct access. Nude makeup/zero makeup or no makeup gained popularity in Pakistan after the launch of No Makeup palette by Nabila. The palette came with a hefty price tag, something not everyone could easily afford. This is where GlamGirl by Mahwish Saqib stepped in to fill this gap with their Glam Girl Studio Artistry No Makeup Palette. Here is my take on the palette:
Glam Girl Studio Artistry No Makeup Palette |
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I had not thought of skin cleansers as an age targeted product. But when this Loreal Revitalift milky cleansing foam landed in my lap, I found it to be an interesting idea. For me its only creams, serums and masks that are categorized upon age, cleanser being one was new to me. Read further to know more details about this product.
Loreal revitalift milky cleansing foam |
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Play! by Sephora
Its a beauty subscription service by Sephora, where the subscriber gets to try out the most sought after products on a monthly basis with a box full of trial size samples picked up Sephora. Priced at $10 a month, each subscriber gets size small samples from top beauty brands in a reusable recyclable bag.
Play! by Sephora - April 2019 |