Anastasia Beverley Hills Liquid Lipstick in 'Sweet Talker'

I thought I would type up a very recent blog post on the ABH Liquid Lipstick. She recently launched her range in Dubai a few months ago. I popped along to Sephora in Dubai Mall and had a play around with the highlighters and liquid lipsticks. I resisted purchasing a highlighter as I had already purchased 2 from other brands recently and thought it would be too excessive!

Anyways I ended up eyeing up 'Blush' and 'Sweet Talker' as originally I had wanted 'Pure Hollywood' but I wasn't too keen on the swatch. I actually only purchased one in the end and that was 'Sweet Talker' which is a hot pink almost barbie like. I only wore it a few days ago...at the weekend as I wanted to wear a scarf with a similar colour :P

I prepped my lips with Elizabeth 8 Hour Cream and then applied NYX Lip Plumper in Clear. I waited around 15-20 minutes until I had finished my makeup and then I applied it to my lips. I gave my lips 2 coats and it felt nice and smooth and a little moisturising. I was impressed with the pigmentation and colour payoff and only had to reapply once I had got home. So it wore for a good 5 hours whilst I was out shopping. Well done ABH!

It's a shame the makeup scene in Oman isn't so big. I really wish we had a Sephora here at least! Anyways one can only wish! I would like I'd like to pick up another shade of ABH's liquid lipstick but there are so many brands out at the moment like 'Dose of Colours', 'Colour Pop' and 'Gerard Cosmetics' that I'm tempted to try them. In fact I own 2 from Gerard Cosmetics and would definitely like to own more as their colour range is amazing!

I hope you enjoyed the post!

Love & Blessings,

Sara xx

The Review: Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick

Ah so I am totally a gloss girl when it comes to lip products but I have been intrigued by wearing more of a matte lip since I purchased MAC's 'Kinda Sexy' lipstick.

I was so GLAD when I found out Gerard Cosmetics was stocked online in the UK so when I was home in December I jumped at the chance of ordering a few products. I ordered  2 GC Liquid Lipsticks and 2 sets of Morphe Lashes along with 2 hair products too from Beauty Bay. I opted for  Next Day Delivery and it came bang on time so well done Beauty Bay!

The Background: If I am being completely honest I hadn't heard of Gerard Cosmetics until I saw a few makeup posts on Instagram and I fell in love with the look of the highligher 'Marylin'. However I didn't really look into purchasing at the time as I had already been using a few highlighters. But then more recently I was in Sephora Dubai, the weekend ABH launched her products, especially her liquid lipsticks. Now I'd read a few mixed reviews on how great the colour payoff is with some and then how drying others can be so I only picked up one 'Sweet Talker' which I actually wore today and love - not drying at all! Anyways, I was on Instagram again and saw a few posts of the GC matte liquid lipstick and knew I had to try one out!

Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Lipstick in 'Ballet Slipper'

The Review:  Okay so I am reviewing this after wearing both shades a few times now and I have to say I LOVE them. They come in a frosted packaging with a gold top with the shade labelled at the bottom. I picked 'Ballet Slipper' which is a cool toned pink and 'Serenity' which is a brown based pink for a more 'No makeup look'. I have worn 'Ballet Slipper' more and that's only because I have been wanting to wear more of a pink toned makeup look and so far so good. Also I seem to have only taken pics with me wearing 'Ballet Slipper' so I am afraid they'll have to do until I decide to wear 'Serenity' again :P

Close up of 'Ballet Slipper'

In terms of the application they are so smooth and silky. They glide on so beautifully. I usually apply 2 coats and I find that sufficient enough. They last so well too. I ate and drank water and the colour was still on my lips. The colour payoff is amazing and I really rate these products more so because they are so not drying at all. I really want to try out some more colours as well as more of GC's products too.

The Verdict: I am definitely without a doubt giving GC Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick 10/10. They come in SO many shades which I want! They apply so nicely and evenly and what's better is that they last and really do hydrate the lips.  They're actually the only lip product I proudly own that actually hydrates and does not dry out your lips. So well done Gerard Cosmetics!

I hope you enjoyed reading.

Love & Blessings,
Sara xx

A Belated Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all!

 
                                             


I hope you all had a lovely Winter Break along with some fantastic celebrations into the New Year!

I was back in the UK for about 2 weeks which was lovely. I met up with some of my friends and spent lots of time with family. I'm now back here until July and then back home for a month in August.

Upon reflection, I had a good year, last year. I taught abroad in Kuwait and got to travel to a few countries too such as: Lebanon, Oman, Dubai, Greece, Cyprus and Qatar. I've been lucky to meet some fabulous friends too and have kept in touch with them since my move to Oman.

I have currently been in Oman for 5 months and I am really enjoying teaching here as well as living here too. Whilst it is on the quieter side, I have a smaller circle of friends and I have been able to do lots of things in my weekend that I wouldn't have been able to do if I was teaching back in London! i have also been able to explore the beauty of Oman more too.

I have lots of posts in store and I apologise for not being a regular blogger. I really feel like I have to be in the mood to blog. Whilst I have lots of blogposts saved, sometimes I can find it a little boring to do all the typing! But I am hoping to get back on track and at least blog once or twice a month.

I still have my travel diary, the review and favourites features which I shall continue to do. At the moment I have a lot of 'What look am I rockin'? posts coming up, Qatar travel diary, current beauty faves and Oman beauty spots!

So thank you for reading and do keep an eye out for my new posts.

Wishing you all a blessed year.

Love and Blessings, Sara  xx