Guest Post: MAX FACTOR Miracle Touch Creamy Blush Review

Thank you Samar Khan from glamourgirlz128 for submitting this 

guest post on the blog, we love it! 

-VicinityMakeup

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Hey everyone! Hope all of you are doing great. My name is Samar Khan and I am a free lance writer. I write about makeup and beauty tips at my blog http://glamourgirlz128.blogspot.in/.
Firstly I would like to thank Vicinity Makeup Blog for giving me the opportunity to write a guest post for them and secondly I am glad to be a part of this superbly amazing blog.
Thanks a lot Vicinity, keep up the great work that you are doing!
So here is my review of Max factor Miracle touch Creamy blush, I sincerely hope this product review will be beneficial to all the lovely and beautiful ladies out there.

THIS PRODUCT CLAIMS
Max Factor creamy blush tends to add a dewy-flush to the skin. Blends evenly and stays onto the skin for a very long time.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Blend the product using your finger tips onto your skin.

PRICE- $ 6.99, SAR.30-35, RS.500
QUANTITY- 12M

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRODUCT
The Max Factor miracle touch creamy blush comes in a tiny pot with a transparent plastic screw on cap. I have this wonderful creamy blush in the shade soft candy 07. Although the packaging is a little flimsy but this blush is highly pigmented and blends smoothly onto the skin providing a nice fresh, appealing and natural look to the face. It brings an instant healthy glow to the skin and doesn't look shimmery or cakey at all. I totally love the texture of this creamy blush and it's strong lasting power. No matter what the weather is this product stays in its place! I have been using this product for quite some time now and I must say it's one of the best cream blushes I have tried so far.

HOW DO I USE THIS PRODUCT?
I blend this blush with my fingers outwards to achieve desired look.

PROS
1. Easy to blend.
2. Gives fresh and dewy finish to the skin
3. Doesn't lead to breakouts or acne.
4. Superb lasting power.
5. Good quantity.
6. Great pigmentation.
7. Doesn't clog pores.

CONS
Simply can't think of any!

TIPS
• Adjust the intensity of blush accordingly.
• To make the blush last longer apply cream blush after applying your foundation and then apply your compact or powder.
PRODUCT RATING
             5/5

WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT?
Definitely YES! To everyone who is mad about blush.

Thanks
Samar Khan
http://glamourgirlz128.blogspot.in/
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Tip Of The Day (TOTD)

"النصيحة الجمالية لليوم..أفضل طريقة لوضع العطر حتى يدوم طويلاً هو وضعه على مناطق النبض في الجسم؛ كالمعصمين، داخل الكوعين، وخلف الأذنين. فهذا سيمنحك التمتع برائحة جذابة وخفيفة تدوم طويلاً.

The beauty tip of the day ..

The best way to put perfume for a long-lasting scent is to apply the fragrance on the pulse zones of the body; like the wrists, inside the elbows, and behind the ears. Which this will make you enjoy the long-lasting, light, and attractive smell."

Source: Yves Rocher Saudi Arabia

 ♥ What is your favourite perfume? Share with us in the comment section below! ♥

Minimalist Beauty: Duochrome Eyeshadows (Part 1)

Hello everyone!

This is the second installment in the Minimalist Beauty series. To check out the first post, click here.

Today, I want to share my love of duochrome eyeshadows with you all! 

What are duochrome eyeshadows you ask? Well, in simple words- it's that colour in your eyeshadow collection that has two tones of colour mixed in it. The colours change according to the way light hits them. Sometimes it can have more than two colours mixed in. For the most part, duochrome eyeshadows are highly iridescent, but also come in satin or shimmer finishes. Personally, my favourite ones are the highly iridescent ones. 

Temptalia's definition of duochrome:

"A product with a duochrome finish or color will look like one color when you look at it straight on, and then when you angle it, it can look like an entirely different color (or nearly so)."

Duochrome eyeshadows play a 'minimalist' role in a makeup routine in the sense that if you were to apply it as a lid colour, it gives a lot more depth and dimension to the look rather than applying the usual one-tone eyeshadow. It makes the lid "pop" and makes them stand out effortlessly. 

Duochrome eyeshadows not only work as great lid shades, but when you bring them up to the crease, they play out with the light and the shadow in such a way that it seems one has applied a different, deeper colour in the crease without the effort of using another eyeshadow. A famous example is MAC's Satin Taupe eyeshadow. This is especially helpful for on-the-go and helps keep the steps in a makeup routine to a minimum. 

Ever since I realised the amazing look duochrome eyeshadows give and the way they take the makeup look to another level, I've become duochrome crazy! Lol! This especially struck me while watching divamakeupqueen's videos on YouTube. 

Fun duochrome looks from around the web:

Source: Cannot remember! If anyone knows, please let us know so we give the credit due to the person.

Source: http://makeupbox.tumblr.com/post/21377170080/duo-tone-liner-with-a-duo-chrome-eye-shadow-how

Source: http://kissmysparkle.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-most-amazing-duochrome-eyeshadow.html

In part 2 of this post, I will share some ways in which duochromes can be used :D 

Hope you all enjoyed this post! Please share your thoughts and ideas with us! 

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Do you also love duochromes as much as we do? 

Do you have any duochrome eyeshadows in your collection? If yes, please share in the comments! :D 

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Until then, take care and enjoy your weekend! 

Guest Post: No Poo?!

Our very first guest post submission is by Sumaiyya Naseem

Thank you! -VicinityMakeup

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Assalaamualaikum ladies!

Hope you all are doing wonderful!

It's literally been a couple of months since I took the time out and wrote a post. Apart from that making me an awful and failure blogger, it also makes me a busy person!

I feel super happy that this first post after months is a guest post on Vicinity Makeup- a beauty blog of two amazing girls who happen to be sisters and two of my favorite people on earth. :D (You didn't have to say that ya know :-* -vicinitymakeup)

I want to waste no time and get to the point. I haven't used shampoo or ANY other chemical on my hair for almost 3 weeks now! No, I don't have monkey hair or hair that looks like it needs serious work. In fact, I've never loved my hair as much before!

I've always had major hair issues. I am still not completely satisfied with my hair, but it's definitely MUCH better than it used to be.

So, if I haven't been using ANY shampoo, what have I been using - you'd ask?

Home made shampoothie! I've come across a dozen of recipes for home made shampoo, but the one that attracted me  like a zombie to human, was the cucumber and lemon shampoothie.

It's extremely simple to make.

Here's what you'll need:

Cucumbers - 2-3
Lemon- 1
Juicer

Now, depending on the condition of your hair - dry/oily/normal- you'll decide the amount of the cucumber and lemon.
The cucumber conditions the hair, so if you have dry hair, use more cucumber.
The lemon cleans the hair, and it's acidic, so use a couple of lemons for oily hair and a lemon OR half for dry hair. The amount is completely up to you!

My hair is sort of oily, but not extremely oily. So I use 3 cucumbers, and a lemon. I also have normal length hair, not more than 1.5 inches below my shoulders.

Here's what you'll do -

Cut up each cucumber after peeling it (it's ok if you don't peel it) into three parts. Peel off the outer covering of the lemon. You could use this later for seasoning chicken or something.
Now make a smoothie of the lemon and cucumber in your juicer, transfer the mix to a container that you can take to your bathroom. I use a plastic mug that I got specifically for this.

After you rinse your hair, turn your head down and start applying at the roots. The smoothie will be - smoothie-ish; like juice. Massage at the roots and soak your hair with the juice.

After a few minutes (3-5) rinse off your hair and avoid tangling it up if possible. I comb my hair before applying and it helps.

The only problem with this is that you'll have to dry up your hair and spend a few minutes brushing out all the white stuff that comes from the cucumber. It doesn't take me more than 15 minutes to get my hair dried up and brushed.

I do this 3-4 times a week, and twice a week I apply olive oil on my hair half an hour before taking my bath.

It's helped me a lot! I had dry hair, and it would be limp and flat by the end of the day. Now my hair feels lively and doesn't stick to my scalp.

I definitely recommend this little experiment to all of you! It suits ALL hair types!

I've decided to alter the home made shampoo I am using on a weekly basis. Once I have a second favorite, I'll share with you all!

Also, you've probably figured out by now - I'm going no poo! It means no shampoo AT ALL for as long as I go on. It's a HUGE step for me. But I feel that is whats gonna help my poor hair. And it is definitely giving me good results right now.

If you guys have any home made shampoo recipes - do share!!

I'll take pictures next time I make my shampoothie and update here :) Sorry about the lack of visuals.

One awesome thing about this particular shampoothie is the refreshing smell it leaves in the bathroom! Specially when you're shampooing your hair, you'll feel relaxed and wonderful! I do!

If you try this recipe, let us know what you think!
If you've tried something similar, please share that as well!

Tc!
Have a great weekend!!

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About Sumaiyya Naseem

Hello there! Thank you for visiting my page! I love doing product reviews every once in a while, I am not a makeup professional or certified artist, I am just this average teen who loves all things Beauty and Makeup! If you like what you see, go ahead and follow my blog! There will be many more exciting and interesting posts and tips and tricks! Drop in your comments about constructive criticism and compliments if any! Thanks!

You can find Sumaiyya's beauty and fashion reviews at http://reviewsfrommyvanity.blogspot.com/

Barry M Cosmetics

Hello, hope you are having a good day :D

Guess what we found in this month's issue of Destination Jeddah?

Barry M makeup!

Apparently, it's available across the GCC via Boots pharmacy.

Here is the snippet of the information-

We haven't checked out  Jeddah's Boots Pharmacy ( in Mall Of Arabia) personally to see the collection, what is available here/what's not, prices and such. But, have you? Please comment below and let us know!

Until then, take care! 

Tip Of The Day (TOTD): Using Toothpaste as pimple reducer?

"Got a pimple before a big event? Dab on a little toothpaste. According to Dr. Frances Jang, a dermatologist at Skinworks in Vancouver, British Columbia, “It acts like an astringent drawing impurities out of the skin.” The paste will dry up the blemish and help kill germs in the affected area. Dr. Jang recommends that users of this quick fix “find a natural or organic toothpaste with minimal addictives. Get an actual paste, not a gel. Apply a small dab to an acne spot and leave it overnight.” Be sure to use a small amount – too much and your skin may become irritated or excessively dry. In the morning, wash away the paste and your breakout should be less inflamed and noticeable." [1]

It works!

I tried it the other day when a pimple emerged near my chin. 

I used an actual toothpaste like the tip asks to, not a gel (if you have used certain Close-Up brand toothpastes, you may understand the difference). The specific brand I used was Sensodyne.

I applied the toothpaste as soon as I spotted the pimple, let it sit on top for an hour or two. And when I came back to wash it away, the pimple was nearly gone! 

This just might become my go-to quick fix for any unwelcome-d guests on my face, lol! I usually would use yogurt as a spot fix but, will mention more about that in another post sometime because I'm still trying to find out what the science behind that trick is. 

Will you try this out? 

Do you already use this trick? 

Share your experience in the comments below! 

What is your trick to tackle unwanted zits and pimples? Especially which emerge at the wrong time, lol! 

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1- Reader's Digest, 6 Weird Beauty Tips, http://www.readersdigest.ca/health/beauty/6-weird-beauty-tips

Shop and Tell #1 (... and Happy National Day!)

Hi there!

Inspired by my fellow blogger friend- Nada's Sanctuary, and Kandee Johnson at Youtube, here is the very first "Shop and Tell" post of this blog! :D 

Here are some of the things that I picked up on Friday while I was out with my sisters, shopping :) 

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Anti-clockwise from right:

• OLAY Complete Illuminating Daily UV Cream
• BOURJOIS  Volume Glamour MAX Definition mascara.
• Perfume oils
• Makeup sponges
• MILANI Shadow Eyez Eyeshadow pencils in 02, 04 and 03.

In hopes that this post is a bit more useful for you, I will talk a little more about the products I bought, why I bought them, what I think about them so far, and all that good stuff! 

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OLAY Complete Illuminating Daily UV Cream: I was picking up a moisturizer by Olay that my little sister uses, saw this on the display and ending up purchasing it. I was on the look-out for a nice, lighter consistency moisturizer. Also, the product blurb caught my attention. I'm very happy with the consistency of this cream so far and am super excited to start using it! It does have a slight shimmer though (the product says it's "illuminating", I was expecting it) but nothing obnoxious like some *2* of the Ponds creams I've tried. Those Ponds creams are good in their place (can be used as bases for foundation and such) but for everyday use and the look I was going for, they didn't work out well for me. 

BOURJOIS Volume Glamour MAX Definition mascara: I had to purchase a new mascara so I bought this one, on recommendation of cheezz12345 on Youtube. Her review sold me on purchasing it and I can't wait to try it!

Perfume oils: These little perfume oils are amazing! You get various scents, 12 mini "thumb" sized roll-ons for just SAR35! I bought this from Beauty Key shop at Andalus Mall (opposite to S-mart on the top floor), Jeddah.

The specific one you see in the picture at the beginning of this post is actually for my elder sister. I bought a pack for myself (the pink box with roses) some time back and loved them, so when I told my sister about it she wanted it too. My little sister bought it as well hahah :D 

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Makeup Sponges: Pretty self explanatory. I needed to replace a sponge for my face powder that I use, hence I picked these up.

MILANI Shadow Eyez Eyeshadow pencils in 02, 04 and 03: I specifically bought these to feature them in a blog post for the Minimalist Beauty series! I was already convinced of the excellent performance of this product from reviews, and especially after DivaMakeupQueen's review of this on how these are amazing dupes for the expensive Urban Decay 25/7 Eyeshadow pencils, I just had to get them and share them with you. They really don't disappoint so far. The three colours I bought are 02- Brown Deluxe, 04- Green Safari and 03- Champagne Toast. I cannot wait to wear them on my eyes! The price on these is SAR35 each. 

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I buy my MILANI products at the Beauty Key shop, Andalus Mall (opposite to S-mart on the top floor), Jeddah- as I mentioned earlier. Do you know where else in Jeddah they are available? For non-Jeddawi's, is MILANI available in your city? If yes, where? Please leave in it the comments so it can help others hopefully!

That's all for the Shop and Tell! Hope you are having a nice long weekend! ;) Happy National Day to all residing in KSA!

♥ Feedback ♥

• What were your recent purchases?/ What have you recently hauled? 
• Have you used any of the mentioned products? If yes, how do you like them?

Let us know! 

Tc!