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I used to use a particular face wash some years ago and then strayed off the path in search for something different.  I was raiding my beauty closet and luckily this face wash was still in date!! * happy days..wink * I decided to use Origins A Perfect World face wash and old memories just came flooding back.   Origins A Perfect World This is a no brainer!! It is not complicated like some other face washes which you either have to apply on dry skin to activate the exfoliating enzymes or wet skin so it slides effortlessly so as to unclog your pores.  With this face wash, you simply squirt a dime size of the gel/cream and I apply it on my wet face.  I like to massage my facial washes to help me relax after a tiring work day.  This is not only relaxing, but also helps clear out any grime which may be festering in my pores.  After use, my skin was wonderfully clean without it being tight.   Origin states the following: " Th...

Living with constant air conditioning in sunny, Saudi Arabia, my skin tends to lose moisture.  I can't reapply moisturizers on top of make-up when I am on the go.  So, I love to use facial sprays as they kill two birds with one stone.  They are great for adding dewiness to the skin and also great pick me ups during the working day.  A inexpensive option which I have tried and come to love is the  Mario Badescu Skincare Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rose Water. Mario Badescu Skincare Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rose Water This is a great facial spray which will only set you back by a measly $7!! What a deal!! Certainly check it out if you're in the market for a facial spray and don't want to invest in the luxury brands!!

At the blink of an eye, we have already reached the mid-way of another year.  It will be Fall soon enough and I thought to talk about a lip color which I find quite flattering to wear during the Fall/Winter of any year.  I have been wearing the lipstick for the last 2 - 3 years without fail along with my other suspects.  The topic of discussion is the Hydra Smooth Lip Color by Benefit Cosmetics in the color fling thing, a very berry! Benefit: Hydra Smooth Lip Color Benefit: Hydra Smooth Lip Color The Benefit Hydra Smooth Lip Color, comes in an array of about ten different shades to suit all.  You can find corals to pinks to vampy shades.  The Hydra Lip Color USP is that it glides on swiftly onto the lips with the help of a slanted bullet - which gives a precise application. One doesn't need to use a lip brush for the deep, dark, bold colors as well.   Fling thing is a berry shade that goes well with most outfits and doe...

Like most girls, I also fall weak at my knees at the sight of a certain accessory (if I find it attractive)!   If you're a loyal reader of my blog, you would have likely guessed it by now!  To cut to the chase, that entity is none other than a brand spanking new handbag!  My latest obsession has been the BALENCIAGA Holiday Collection Metallic Edge City Bag in the colors Rose Des Sables.   BALENCIAGA Holiday Collection Metallic Edge City Bag BALENCIAGA Holiday Collection Metallic Edge City Bag BALENCIAGA Holiday Collection Metallic Edge City Bag The  BALENCIAGA Holiday Collection Metallic Edge City Bag, Rose Des Sables, is a blush pink bag which was released I believe around Fall of 2015 for the Spring/Summer of 2016.  I was late to the party and only discovered the bag in April.  The City Bag would set you back by a whopping  £ 1195.  However, it would be a great investment and a long we...

On days when I am totally exhausted and looking for a quick cleanse opposed to sleeping with my make-up, I usually want to use an easy way out.  I had used Bioderma Sensibio Miscellar Water, but for some odd reason I had began to face some mild reactions to the liquid.  Due to this very reason, I had stopped using the water.  On a trip to Sephora, I saw a travel size bottle of the  SEPHORA COLLECTION Triple Action Cleansing Water .  Without giving it a second thought, I dropped it in my basket. SEPHORA COLLECTION Triple Action Cleansing Water As I mentioned, I purchased the 50ml travel size of the miscellar water at a price of $6.  The consistency is just like ordinary water; a product which is suitable for delicate skin.  It can be used all over the face to wipe off make-up, dirt, and grime.  The water has a special ingredient that sets it in a different league from other miscellar waters, which is  HydroSenn+.   "Hydr...

I am always open to trying new skincare products being a beauty blogger whether they be serums, lotions, potions, or exfoliants.  On my most wanted hit-list was the most widely talked about and popular aesthetician, Kate Somerville's, products.  Today, I will namely discuss the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Gentle Exfoliating Treatment .  Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Gentle Exfoliating Treatment The exfoliator comes in a 60 ml tube which will set you back by $65.  It is green in color and is similar in consistency to that of a toothpaste.  There are small granules that are part of the physical exfoliant aspect of this treatment.  They  scrub and lift the dead skin cells, enzymes of papaya, pumpkin, and pineapple are part of the mix which help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, pore size,  improve the blood flow to the skin and oxygen. "Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Gentle Exfoliating Treatment decongests, detoxifies, and refines skin ...

These days facial balms are the way to go when it comes to removing the daily grime and make-up from the day.  They are mostly used as a first cleanse to remove the main layer of makeup. Ideally you would then go in with another cleanser suitable to your specific skin type to remove the residue that may well be left behind.  The latest buzz I had come across a few years ago was the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm and decided to give it a whirl.    Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm (from the inside) The 100ml cleansing balm  comes with a wash cloth and in a pretty gold jar and costs  £38.00 . The balm as the name denotes surely is a thick, luxurious balm which you would massage preferably from my experience on dry skin.   The balm gently melts and becomes like a facial oil, breaking down the make-up including any eye make-up you may have on.  The scent is quite refreshing...