Saturday, December 7, 2013

Top 3 Fast-Drying Topcoats & Mini Review


I love wearing nail polishes but i hate the time it takes to dry completely .Since i am very impatient ,and  90% of times i end up having at least one or two fingers nail paint smudged or ruined. Today Im going to feature three of my favorite fast drying top coats that I've used within with the past year or so.


Orly - Sec 'N Dry Multi-Layer Quick-Dry Topcoat :You have to wait until your nails are nearly dry before putting this on unlike seche vite. Orly sec n dry top coast dries fast enough. not as fast as seche vite but it doesn't shrink .Its my second bottle and it lasts a long time .It use it more often than seche .I usually apply it on my nails and this top coat starts working , i would say within 5-10 min it completely dries my nail polish. It also leaves nails shiny and smooth. Not as shiny as seche vite though. 


Seche Vite - Dry Fast Top  Coat : Seche is the most popular and i have a love /hate relationship with it. It gives an incredibly shine.I personally hate the smell. its strong for me.For me it works better with cream finish nail polishes.It needs to be applied to freshly polished nails, when they are still slightly wet. As you can see , i am half way through with it , and Seche Vite was great until its get half way done and then you cant use it it anymore since it becomes gloopy,thickens and makes it impossible to use. Seche vite causes nail polish shrinkage and on me , it makes nail polish peel off within 3 days.I use it when i am in hurry and want my nail polish to dry super quickly.If i ignore the wastage of the product, then it does dries in no time flat and long lasting and gives super shiny nails.


Golden Rose Quick Dry : Its is so affordable . easily available in Pakistan and gets the job done. I have been using this top coast since two years and this is my 4 or maybe 5th purchase. I gives amazing shine to the nails and dry time is same as Orly sec N dry if not better. I don't know why its not very talked about but personally it is one of my top 3 fast drying top coats. I got it from Alfatah for rs175/-


Monday, December 2, 2013

ARTDECO Bronzing Glow Blusher (LE –Tribal Sunset Collection) - Review,Swatch & Photos


ArtDeco Bronzing Glow Blusher in Sun Dance (limited edition)

I first this blush at the Artdeco Pakistan face book page, knowing i am a sucker for blushes  and the cute packaging ,it wont be long when i will be purchasing it.. It is limited edition being part of ArtdecoTribal Sunset Collection for Spring/Summer 2013.but fortunately it was in stock at Alfatah ,DHA, Lahore and since then i have been using it pretty much every time i want a natural glow . 


This decadent blusher compact features a perfectly combined selection of shades including a golden shimmering coral which provides the skin with a vernal freshness whilst fuchsia and rosewood shades can be buffed effortlessly to accentuate your complexion. The soft gold shimmer works to accentuate your summer tan and add a light reflective radiance.

The Packaging is super pretty with paisleys , I do love paisley designs, let it be in beauty or in clothes. The Blusher comes with a big mirror. The gorgeous blush has three colors  a peachy brownish shade, a pink coral and a cool leaning pink. The blush leans towards warmer tones due to the golden sheen.The coral is the dominating shade in this compact , but when swirl together,it gives a beautiful peachy coral color with little bit of sheen with just the  hint of glow for day time.It is in my opinion the best blush to use when you don't want the No makeup-makeup look.
The texture is really soft , silky and the blush is nicely pigmented It might not be insanely pigmented but i think that is what makes it more forgiving and easy to apply. The golden shimmering coral is close to Nars deep throat blush. One thing which worries me is the quality of the compact itself. I wish it was little more sturdy.It is free Parabens, Fragrances, Lanolin and Mineral Oil.

ARTDECO Bronzing Glow Blusher in Sun Dance (Limited Edition – Tribal Sunset Collection) 
ARTDECO Bronzing Glow Blusher
ARTDECO Bronzing Glow Blusher((Limited Edition – Tribal Sunset Collection-swatch

Price rs 1850 /£20 
Availability: It was Limited edition blush which available at Just4girls.pk , but seems they sold out. I would suggest checking Artdeco retaliers across nation , as well as It is still available online (e.g. Beautybay
Internationally - Beautybay (online) and other Artdeco retailers 
Selection: Comes in a This decadent blusher compact features a perfectly combined selection of shades including a golden shimmering coral which provides the skin with a vernal freshness whilst fuchsia and rosewood shades can be buffed effortlessly to accentuate your complexion. The soft gold shimmer works to accentuate your summer tan and add a light reflective radiance.
Overall: This is a beautiful blush and i can see myself wearing alot more in future. Bronzing Glow Blusher from Artdeco from Tribal Sunset Collection has a soft, silky texture. It blends easily and no perfumes. The shades can be worn on it's own or mixed together.It gives a beautiful warm glow. A perfect everyday blush. 

Rating: A