~ Pomp and Panache ~

Lustrous locks seem like they are a thing of the past with all the heat styling and coloring we all do nowadays.  It's difficult to find a shampoo that will hydrate and help the hair recover from all the damage.  I came across the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo on a grocery run to Danube in Jeddah, Khaldiya Branch.     OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo   I find this a truly nourishing shampoo which leaves your hair so soft to the touch!  I for one, don't have curly or frizzy hair so that isn't my real concern.  I at times get fly-aways if I air dry my hair and I noticed that with this shampoo, I didn't get them without the use of a conditioner, might I add!   OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo states the following:   " Sulfate-free formula gently cleanses and hydrates for silky smooth hair. Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo by OGX is enriched with organic coconut milk and coconut oils to moisturize while ultra-whipped egg white proteins

It's summer and we are all wearing those bright lip colors and the last thing we want is dry flakes and lines being pronounced by matte lipsticks.  I was on the hunt for the Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector and FINAAALLLYY got my hands on it!! It was never available whenever I went to the beauty stales and I was so excited to try it.  Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector It was definitely worth the wait!! I chose the color 01 Rose, it's a sweet light pink which gives a hint of color to the lips.  I find it so moisturizing and leaves a velvety finish to the lips.  I really find the smell familiar, but I just can't put my finger on it.  It's a lovely smell I must say, nothing I would say is displeasing.  I bought it at Sephora in Jeddah at costs 98 SR/$23.  I would surely be going out to buy some others colors and stock up on these!! I truly love them!!

On  a recent to trip to the new Sephora branch which opened I believe some time this year (I've lost track of time) at Tahlia Street in Jeddah, I made some beauty purchases as you do.  I was presently surprised to see that this branch reminded me more of the US Sephora design.  Whilst checking out, my eye caught the travel size minis and I just had to buy them! Today our topic of discussion will be the GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment . GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment   GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment   This mask works wonders for dry or dehydrated skin.  Air-con can actually have a bad effect on skin and those living in the Middle East like me would second my claim.  However, back on to the mask .. it has a lovely scent to it's like a blend of a coconuts and pineapples, which reminds of a pina colada!! Truly heavenly I must say! I smear the mask over my cleansed face and leave it on for it be absorbed by my skin.  I don't rinse

Recently, I have been drawn to shades that are currently similar to the Kylie Jenner famous lip.  I don't per say wear the exact same combination as she does, but I like the current look that I have sporting.  The topic of today as you can see from the title is MAC Blankety lipstick. MAC Blankety (Amplified) MAC Blankety Swatch (indoor lighting) Blankety is a soft pink beige, amplified crème lipstick as described by MAC.  This means that it gives a relatively opaque coverage to the lips in one application.  It's so smooth and creamy, and not to forget hydrating!! I think it is safe to say that these are one of my most loved lipsticks that MAC has to offer.  Wearing such lipsticks is like having a lip treatment and simultaneously takes care of the fashion element.    I wear this lipstick with Soar Lipliner from MAC and they both look marvelous together.  I'm really enjoying wearing this nude shade currently, apart from the days when I am in bold lip col

As you all must know by now, I love a good mask to help clear out the gunk that gets trapped in the good old pores which may be due to pollution, make up, or just build up of dead skin.  I personally don't wear heavy, full coverage foundation; but that doesn't mean that I don't suffer from the occasional clogged pores.  A product that I have been using on a weekly basis to maintain the state of decongested pores is Bliss Steep Clean Pore Purifying Mask .     Bliss Steep Clean Pore Purifying Mask     This mask is not like any other purifying mask I have used before.  The can consists of a dual channel dispenser of gels that you have to pump out at the same time, which at is rather difficult to do.  One gel is yellow and the other is turquoise.  Once you have amalgamated both gels, it becomes a slightly frothy aqua color.  Apply the gel on your face for about 15 minutes.  Then as you would do with any other mask, rinse off and pat dry, and continue with your sk

Hi friends, so sorry that I have been MIA this last week.  I have been down and out with bronchitis and still am recovering from it.  I would give anything to get rid of that pesky chesty cough and fever that I have been battling.  I am taking antibiotics and cough syrups and can't wait to be well again.  Anyway, just a heads up that I will be back to posting as usual. Watch this space for a new post! ..