Janet NATURAL FINISH Powder-N-Blush Review

Janet is a local brand of skincare and makeup products in Sri Lanka. If your a Sri Lankan you may know this brand because it is one old and famous brand here. If you are not a Sri Lankan then you probably won't even know the name. But still you can read this post if you are interested.

I've already done a review of Janet Strawberry Face wash. Reason I like to buy local products is they are not pricey. Lets get into the review.

Janet NATURAL FINISH Powder-N-Blush

Product claims 'A sheer fine face powder & blush-on smoothens & perfects for a lasting silky natural glow. enriched with milk, minerals & natural vitamins.'

  

This Powder-N-Blush is one of my first makeup products. I loved using it because I had oily skin problem earlier and this product is something my skin get along with. I don't have oily skin problem now though I repurchased it because it doesn't seem like I wear makeup on but it does brighten my skin-tone. I don't know if I mention on my earlier posts that I don't like heavy makeup on casual day out or for everyday makeup rather than a occasion.

This product just gives a finishing look for your makeup. You need to get several touch ups for a long makeup day. I loved wearing this with Janet Liquid Foundation but any foundation will work well with this. It does look good even without a foundation on but when I closely looked my face on a mirror I can see that powder settled in pores and it looked like my face dry out.

I've got No. 6- Deep Saffron which is pretty much goes well with medium and fairer skin tones. they instruct to apply all over face & neck using powder applicator that comes along with this. But I usually use a blush brush to apply it because its like too much of powder applied with applicator. It will soon fade off but I dont like that powder baby look on me. In case I applied with applicator I even use the blush brush to spread it evenly and dust off excess powder.

this is how it look when applied with its applicator.

PROS:

• Gives Natural look.
• Brighten up the skin-tone
• Smell really good.
• Very cheap in price. its just Rs.340 and mostly available anywhere in Sri Lanka.

CONS:

• Doesn't long last.
• Hate the applicator. It applied too much powder unevenly.
• Powder settled in my pores. 

Overall I do love wearing this with foundation that need a powder touch up. Its a not so good and not really bad powder. I would recommend it if you want a powder that really cheap in price or if you like a powder for everyday use or just for touch up.
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Nappy Holder

Nappy holder/Diaper Stacker is a bag like a thing to organize your baby's nappies and diapers in one place. At the same time you can use it as a nursery decor while you hang it on the wall or in cribe or cot. Since I will be having my baby no2 anytime soon I need to keep everything ready and Keep all the newborn baby stuffs away from my daughter. Because she's likely to pull anything and everything at the home and her favourite game is to playing with clothes. So it's safe and convenience to hang them in the wall for me.

 

You can either buy or stich a nappy holder. But if you know to stich then  do it by yourself because it's very easy and moneysaving. You may not need lot of material either. And you can reuse any old clothes too.

So this is my first nappy ever. And I love it. Would you like to see a DIY post on this. Let me know...
Have a good day!

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LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL BLACK Review

I bought this LAKM E EYECONIC KAJAL after almost two years. I already reviewed H&M Solid Black Eyeliner and Golden rose dipliner which I being used. I usually don't buy any makeup or skincare products until I finished what I have already got. though I like to review every makeup products from all the brands I am afraid to buy them because I don't use makeup on daily basis. I don't know if I should mention this here. However I like to keep reviews on my used products so that I can look back on them and consider to buy them even after few years later.

you may hear a lot about LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL. But this is my version of review on this.

LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL BLACK

I've got LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL in Black. You also can find other colors on this range but black is my favorite and it goes well with every dress you wear. This KAJAL seems very promising as it claims 10 hours NO SMUDGE and WATERPROOF. I am not sure if this KAJAL completely works as it say. Because it Fades away when I rub or wash. This can be wash it off with soap and water but for safe side I use almond oil or olive oil as a makeup remover. some kajals and eyeliners cannot wipe away completely with almond or olive oil as they still leave some stain. But LAKME EYECONIC easily got removed completely. I dont know if this happens only with me because I've read many reviews telling how good this KAJAL is. Well, I have to say if comparing to the other kajals and eyeliners LAKME eyeconic doesn't smudge all over my eyes.  But it fades away.

What I like in LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL BLACK

• Doesn't smudge all over my eyes.
• Though its a kajal it look like an eyeliner pencil. which is very easy to use and I can control how dark and thick my eyeliner wanted to be.
• Achieve a smokey eye look easily.
  

What I dont like about LAKME EYECONIC KAJAL are

• Not completely Waterproof.
• Need to draw two three strokes. Otherwise it has a pale black stain.
• fades away soon. If I rub my eyes thoroughly with Kajal on my eyes it doesn't smudge but fades away.
  
  
  

  

  you can see one stroke is very pale. for dark black stain I drew several lines.

  
  
  
  

  

  After 45 minute I thoroughly rub it. one stroke line disappeared and other line almost fade away. if it take a little time to set in then 45 minute is more than enough. right?? and happily no smudge there.

  
  
  
  

  

  1st picture(left side) is after wash the lines with water and pat dry. you can see stains almost gone. second picture took after washing using soap.

  
  
  
  
• However only thing I am happy to buy this because it doesn't smudge like other kajals. I have to draw many times to get a darker look but I am happy that I can remove them all easily.
  
  If you are looking for a Smudge proof Kajal then this is for you. If you like darker stain with waterproof one then this is definitely not for you. comment below and tell me what is your favorite kajal or eyeliner.

GOLDEN ROSE dip liner liquid eyeliner review

Well, here I am with a review post again. willing to fill up my make-up bag with some new products so before that I hope to review each product in it.

Today I chose this Golden Rose dip liner liquid eyeliner. It's not a one of a popular branded ones. Though I found some reviews about it. I never used a product from this brand before. But It's not about the brand everytime.

"This liquid eyeliner is easily applicable with its practical brush. Creates deep and mysterious gaze with its rich color, lasting and fast dry texture."

This is how website discribe it. But I can't accept it completely. I tell you why.

I bought this at Ansar gallery in Citycentre mall over a year ago when I was on a visit to Doha.I couldn't remember the price. But it was somewhat cheap comparing to other popular brand eyeliners. 

I used to pencil eyeliners and this was the first dip eyeliner I ever bought. Frankly I am not an eye liner pro, still a learner I am. I may erase, wash, redraw several times while using an eye liner. so this Golden Rose eye liner's fading and washable quality is so helping me to learn to draw nearly perfect eyeliner. Yes, it is fading so quickly . And you can rub it off easily too. Obviously it doesn't suit for long make-up days. But as a newbie its almost not a problem for me. I will tell you more about this little dip liner.

☆It's a very tiny bottle with a brush in long easy to hold tailed like lid.

☆the brush in it gives the fine lines and you can easily draw your desired eyeliner. 

☆Liquid type. Dark black stain. Dry quickly. Fade off so easily. Long lasting power depending on you. It will stay until you rub/wipe your eyes or you wash it off. This is the reason I couldn't accept what website claims. Though it's fading quality not at all a problem for me, it's a disadvantage. However we all love eyeliners with long staying without smudge and fading off.

☆Only for eyeliner. Never for waterline. Never for the inner part of the eyes. not even a bit. I accidently applied a bit on upper inner line and its kinda burning. Scary... But if handled properly  nothing to worry.

☆cheap. Handy. Good for beginners.

Finally....
It's an OK product for me. Not so good or not so bad. If you need to practice to draw a perfect eyeliner. This is for you. You can wipe it with a tissue and redraw until you get it right. But if your a makeup pro or you need an eyeliner that stay for long. then forget this. This is certainly not for you. 

I am kinda get bored to see this in my makeup bag everyday. And I think I enough practicing with this. So next time I rather go to Maybelline or L'oreal Paris for thier staying power. If your already using them. Share your thoughts with me.  So I can decide to by this or that.

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Oriflame very my No Time for Shine powder

__"Shiny skin is a thing of the past. Mattifying formula absorbs oil and keeps skin looking fresh when you need it. Conceals imperfections without hiding your natural skin tone. Perfect alone or paired with Very Me Cover Up Concealer."__
This is what company claims about Very Me No Time for Shine powder. I was editing this review post for months and never got to finish this. Finally I managed to post this today. Sometimes I really wonder How those mummy bloggers doing all that stuffs. Hope I will learn that trick one day. LOL!!
OK, now I will tell you about this product.

Girls who doesn't like that much of make-up would love this.But we need to keep on mind that this is not a foundation or blush. Its a powder.just a compact powder. So we couldn't expect much from it. But this No Time for Shine powder is not like usual powder. It's brighten up your face and no one ever know you applied something. It look so natural. If you want a natural make-up look this work well. I brush my face a bit after applying with the sponge to blend it more evenly.

I bought this on a special offer price. actual price is LKR949. It's already expired withing eight months since I bought this. So beware expire date If you planning to buy something on special offer..If not it can be use around more than a year.

It has two shades in this range. I have Matte Latte. The other one is Matte Light.

Why I love this?
Its quite cheap when compared to other expensive products. travel friendly. Doesn't take lot of space in my bag. Can be use for both fair and brownish skin types. I can say it because me and my sister used this and it goes well with our different skin types. Sorry for unclear photographs. But I hope you can get an idea how this powder blended on my and my sister's skin.

Why I hate this?
Staying power is very low. You have to touch up every few hours. So it doesn't suit for a long makeup day. You can wear it whenever you doesn't need lot of makeup. Other thing is it's packaging. Lid easily can removed. Everytime I open lid got remove. I hate it. And it has paraben in it's ingredients list. Yes! I started to take a look at ingredients. Because I don't need to take a risk of cancer. No! Not anyway. Thank to those who spreading awareness of parabens.

Though I love this very me No Time for Shine powder I will not buy it again nor recommend it to anyone because it has paraben in it. Other than that it's a good product.

I have few other Oriflame products to review. Before that let me know your favourite Oriflame products in comments.

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Vaseline cocoa butter lotion & Blog Anniversary Alert

A year ago I started blogging to spend my leisure time. After a deep research I decided to blogging but I never knew I will ever going to continue this. I just needed to share my views and expect nothing in return.  In starting I was interested on writing general stuffs but lately I was more interest in writing reviews. Well, now as a mom I hardly find time to think random stuffs, but it’s easy for me to write reviews on products because I am a person who loves using varies products. I know you too love it. But you know what it means. I was completely inactive when I was pregnant due to my morning sickness and then shifting to Doha to Colombo. But now I am trying to write at least a post per week to keep my blog alive. But as I said, it is hard to find time to blogging because my baby needs more attention as she is still 2 month old. Any way I would like to THANK to all who supported me from the starting till now by commenting on posts and following my blog, and would like to thank silent readers too. And also I am planning on a Giveaway to celebrate my Blog anniversary. I haven’t yet decided when and what, but it will start soon for sure. Till then tell your friends about my blog. If you haven't follow my blog yet. you can do it now through Google Friend Connect. you can find it right side on the blog. And do  like my facebook page Blog Impulse to get updates. I also love to hear your advices and suggestions as it is my first GIVEAWAY. 

OK, Now lets have a look on what I take to review on this cozy rainy day.

Vaseline cocoa butter lotion

‘Vaseline cocoa butter deep conditioning body lotion with cocoa butter and vitamin E’ huh…what a big name it is!I bought this about 6 months ago and finished very recently. Don’t be surprise! I haven’t use this regularly. I was used to baby lotions lately and empty my baby’s lotion bottles. Yes, I know I might not do that! I will stop doing that right now, OK. now let’s see what Vaseline cocoa butter claims,

“Vaseline cocoa butter lotion melts into skin to smooth away roughness and the appearance of uneven areas, igniting skin’s natural glow at the source.

- Rich cocoa butter – helps even skin texture

- conditioning moisture – leave skin smooth and supple”

And it says to apply daily for healthy looking skin. I can’t clearly say it does its job as it claims. But I can see a different in my skin. Specially like my elbow areas. Since I have been using few other lotions and creams, I am not sure which cream done that job. I have a normal skin which dries only in climate changes or if use water.  In those times this lotion gives me enough moisture. Talking about texture, it has really watery kind texture. It seems like melting butterscotch ice cream. Yes, it looks like that.It gives a kind of wet feeling first but then absorb to skin and leave a moisture. Naturally my palms and feet are likely to sweat as always, and this lotion increases it. Other than that it has no greasy or sweaty effect on applied areas. My most favorite part in this lotion is it smell... have you ever eaten butter toffees? Mm... If you are a fan of it beware you may eat this. LOL! I looove this smell. And people at my home like ‘ Ahh we need toffees right now’. interestingly my husband like this lotion too. he is not a person who loves using creams and all. but he like this. Finally it is not best but something good for daily use.and also available in reasonable price.

Labello LIp Balms

I am girl who cannot leave her lips alone. Not just because they are dry at times but because I love them to shine and sparkle. Ok, I know who hates that!! But I don’t buy Lip balms and glosses occasionally. Unless I need one. For now I am using Labello Lip balms which I have been using over a year. They’ve got wide range of lip balms and lip glosses. Varity in taste and colour. I already reviewed a Labello lip gloss. I am currently using Labello Pure & natural MILK & HONEY  and Labello Angel Star. I have fallen in love with Labello Fruity Shine STRAWBERRY Lip Balm once. It was Reddish in color and smell so fruity. Suitable for those who afraid to wear Red Lipstic and for those who need to moisture their lips with bit of colour. Shortly girls like me!! I wonder why I haven’t buy that one again. May be its because I impelled to try other Labello stuffs too. God Knows! Anyway these are two little lovelies rule my lips for now…

Labello MILK & HONEY

Sweet smell of Honey and bit of cocoa butter gives an amazing feel of smell. I Totally love the smell. It doesn’t hit the nose at all. Shia Butter and Jojoba Oil in it makes Lips soft & moisturize well for hours… No need to apply as much of it on lips. Gives moisture and shine in first swipe. Suitable for day to day lip care. I do wear this on empty lips as well as a base before I apply any lip glosses. Because I hate that sticky and greasy effect of those lip glosses. So this give me a feel of                                 moisturize. This doesn’t stick or greasy.   

   

Labello Angel Star

its a party balm. yes! It has silver glitters in it, which gives a shimmering look to your lips. Comparing to milk and honey it is poor in moisture. But Smell delicious than that. It remembering the smell of bubblegum. leaves a cream like texture and gives a greasy type moisture for lips which I don’t like in it. Once it dry I feel it stick to my lips, even after I wash it off. Only thing I like is its smell and pale pink pigment.  I like wearing this for fancy, though it doesn’t moisture when my lips dry. it looks great on my lips along with lip liner and a gloss.

MAXFACTOR 2000 CALORIE DRAMATIC VOLUME MASCARA REVIEW

I wanted to review this Mascara since I bought it. Because It is one of those products I feel quite satisfied with. I picked this MAXFACTOR 2000 CALORIE DRAMATIC VOLUME MASCARA  at Ansar Gallery in City Centre, Doha. we should always feel comfortable with make up. Most of time I wear mascara I afraid to rub my eyes, specialy in front of people. you know how it look like if they smudge all over eyes. Scary!! Of course! And I hate that drowsy eyes after applying them (Wonder if anyone else feel that too). I couldn’t wait telling you about this. MAXFACTOR 2000 CALORIE DRAMATIC VOLUME MASCARA doesn’t  have those irritating issues. That’s why I love wearing it.

This comes with and without waterproof. And brown/black in colors too.

It claims that Volumising mascara is for up to 300% more Volume.and Smudgeproof.

Reasons I love it

·        Volumising and lengthens well.
·         Love the curl it gives to lashes.
·         Doesn’t smudge unless it is water.
·         Easy to take off by washing it with soap and water.
·         Brush is easy to handle.

Things I don’t Like

·         Dry pretty quick, should apply fast. if not can get clumpy.
·         Strong Mascara smell.

Should I recommend this

Yes, if you like to have volumised curl lashes. You should try this. reasonable in price, sensible to wear.

MOMMY & ME STRETCH MARK CREAM REVIEW

Hello lovelies!! After loooong break. If you have been visit my blog and facebook page regurally you may know that I was pregnant. I had a baby girl on 7^th  April. It’s a news.
The reason I have been absent quite long time is I was more concentrate on getting ready for baby arrive and spending a lot of time with family. But as things getting normal I thought this is high time I should get back to my favorite blogger thing.  So here I am back.

Like most of new mommies my biggest conscious after having baby is my body. Dark pigments on some parts of skin like neck, armpit, belly. Stretch marks. And be on shape. No matter what remedies we try, How much conscious we are about that, we can’t avoid them happening. And it is not possible to get rid of them as quick we hope. Well but this is not something where I talk how to get rid of them. So let’s go to topic.

MOMMY & ME STRETCH MARK CREAM is something I chose to help me to prevent stretch marks during my pregnancy. I have been used this on my third trimester. alternatively I used a mixture of same amount of almond & olive oil to massage my belly now and then.  I make my review in short.

MOMMY & ME STRETCH MARK CREAM is to help diminish stretch marks before and after pregnancy.

Smell: hard to explain. Some may hate while some may feel it has a nice smell. For me it is not something special but sure not an unbearable smell.

Texture:  off white in color,  watery type cream.

How to use: it is recommended to use 2 to 4 times a day as needed. As I use this along with olive & almaond oil, I only used this 2 times a day. All you need is to gently massage this on tummy after wash.

Result:  couldn’t say I got positive result at all. But this cream sure help me from itchiness and moisturize well. Anyway there is no cream to diminish stretch marks whatsoever.May be I should use this even after giving birth to see a better result. May be!! But I omit to buy this again as it quite expencive.  But I will not quit trying. so I switch to my alternative option almond and olive oil combination. And also in search of more tips and remedies to be quit of stretch marks.

Now tell me have you tried this cream to prevent stretch marks? And does it help?
and also share your thoughts, experiences,  tips and remedies which help reduse stretch marks.

THE BODY SHOP COCONUT BODY BUTTER REVIEW

'THE BODY SHOP' a favourite brand of ladies. we can find a lot of flavours in their range. I bought this coconut body butter few months ago. you can find this on my Mini BODY SHOP Haul.

I have used this only for 2, 3 times. so not going very deep, I'll review it in short.

How does it smell :
Smell as it named. The real coconut smell and a bit of cocoa butter. but not too strong. smell stays for hours. some may hate this smell while some love it. I have mixed feeling about this smell.

Moisturise :
Ideal for dry skins. absorb fast and moisturise well. as I'm having a normal skin it leaves little bit greasy effect. preferably good for dry skins.

I haven't used it more than 2,3 times. as I having mixed feeling about the scent and it leaves my hands sweaty. (my hands are likely to sweaty naturally and this body butter increase it) so I am not a big fan of this.

Have you tried THE BODY SHOP BODY BUTTERS?

if so what is your favourite one? 

your comments will help me to choose when I buy a new one.

The Body Shop Mini Haul & Shower Gel Review

I hop into The Body Shop in my recent shopping outing with husband. even I crossed The Body Shop every time in the mall this was my first visit and I was totally blank out what to choose!! after checking almost the shop I decided to buy something I really use. As the winter arrived my skin need some special care, so I picked up COCONUT BODY BUTTER & NEROLI JASMINE SHOWER GEL.

I haven't tried Body Butter yet so review will be in another post. so lets have a look on Neroli Jasmine Shower gel.

THE BODY SHOP'S NEROLI JASMINE SHOWER GEL

Scent 

a mixed feeling of artificial and flowery kind of perfume smell. smell disappears once washed off, though the scent was too strong in the bottle.

Lather

a thick liquid. lather so well. doesn't dry my skin. 

What I Like
I am not an artificial scent lover. yet this was kinda lovely perfume smell for me.
few drops lathers well.
a handy tiny bottle, with quite lowest price tag. 
good for travelling.

What I Don't Like
disappoint me without leaving any smell or moisture.

Finally, its an OK product.

Have you tried The Body Shop Shower Gels??? 

what are your thoughts?

Labello Glamorous Gloss

Labello got a huge number of varies lip balms and lipgloss products. among them I have Labello Pure & Nature MILK & HONEY featured in my July Haul, Labello Fruity Shine STRAWBERRY anndd Labello Glamorous Gloss Natural. Today review is about Labello Glamorous Gloss Natural. I will do other two reviews later.

its a handy tube of lipgloss. easy to use, no need much space. cap is preventing from squeezing out. so I can carry it with me wherever I go.

•  Texture - a thicky, sticky, light pinky texture.

• Scent & colour - I was unable to catch the exact flavor or smell. it got a nice smell though. light pink liquid, yet nude when applied. gives a nice shine to nude lips. not too heavy, not too sparkle. gives an beautiful finish with a lip liner. 

Easy to spread to the lip corners with tube top. stand for a hour or so. fade out with leaving a light moisture. not too sticky for lips. overall I loved it.

PS : Sorry for the picture quality..

Clean & CLear Morning Energy Shine Control Daily Facial wash

"a refreshing face wash for everyday use, wake me up in the morning with the lemongrass and fruit extracts.. clean and freshen up your skin. oil-free and keep your face shine and oil less..." doesn't that sound like a face wash advertisement.. well that is my attempt to describe the big name of this greeny bottle face wash.     most of the times products we use doesn't work as we hope. But, what I said in the begining about this face wash is not completely my imagination. 

It is an unusual shape of a bottle and kind a funny look, isn't it? 
bottle is visible, so I can see I've finished more than half from the bottle. so definitely I must know every part of this product. 

so here is the rapid review of 'Clean & Clear Morning Energy Shine Control Daily Facial wash.'

• Smell : citrus based smell. fresh and nice. 
• Texture: glue texture.colourless, can see very little pieces of the greeny thing which is in the bottle.they are not scrubs.
• How It Works: I have a normal to oil skin.it remove oil and dirt on my face. skin look fresh and shine. doesn't dry at all.
• My thoughts: it doesn't help to look fresh and shiny for long. little later I can see my skin is back to oil again. over all it is work as it say, but quite for a while after wash. If your looking for an oil-free face wash that doesn't dry your skin, then you can try this.

~My Secret Crush~ review

being bit lazy these days..no, not exactly lazy, exhausted by the Ifthar prorammes, and eid shopping. you know how it busy in the festival season.
so here today I came to my blogging world with another review post.
reviewing my 'Secret Crush' today..yes!! strait to the point!

I'm having a secret crush since last 2 months.ahh!! 

are you like "What"?????

No suspens!

meet my Secret Crush here,

Goya Secret Crush

it is a Body Spray comes with the name 'Secret Crush'.

before 2 months ago I bought from a local shop in sri lanka..

at the store I didn't like the smell though. I bought it only because my sister recommend it as a good smell. but nowadays I love to spray it after night bath.

so here my review for goya Secret Crush.

First of all I don't know why they name it as 'Secret Crush'. may be because it is perfect for a date night with your secret crush. or shall I say it is secret of crush..whatever!

• Smell -  A strong smell. I feel it like baby colong. ideal for long lasting smell through out the day.it leaves a powdery smell until next day. a loudy smell, so spraying a little is more enough.
• How to spray - even if it is a body spray I feel like burning it on under arms. so I always spray it on my dress. except that I spray a little with 15cm distance on pulse areas, specially on two sides of neck
  tip: When you go out better spray it before 15 mins.
• Why I like This - a thin pinky girlish bottle, can easily carrying with your bag, long lasting smell, and my hubby like it.
• What I Hate In This-  I can't bear it's stongest scent if I spray a little more accidently. 
• Will I recommend it - if you like srtong & long lasting baby colong smell then this is perfect for you. if your too sensitive to scents, then this is not the right product for you.

btw isn't it going well with my pinky backgroung?