If you've been following my blog you'd probably know that in terms
of makeup I most often opt for drugstore brands rather than high end and this
is because I'd like to come home with a big bag of goodies... But that doesn't
mean I am not interested in the luxury that life has to offer... So at times I
do pop into Sephora and stand alone stores and do toss in a few items into the
cart... So here's what I bought recently on such a trip to the glorious Al
Wahda Mall extension... (I looooove that place)
So first I went to Sephora and after rummaging there I finally picked up two things:
1) bareMinerals Matte SPF15 Foundation 6g - AED 152 - I've always wanted to try something from the bareMinerals line and I was in need of a powder foundation... But I did not intend on buying the matte version and I cannot remember if there was something less matte and more dewy…I was matched to N30 TAN.
2) Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in R18 oh oh! In 3.9g - AED 75 - Then as usual, being a lipstick junkie I picked up the Sephora Rouge Lipstick . This is a berry brown shade in cream finish which is absolutely stunning and extremely pigmented.
3) Merle Norman Age Defying Lip Color in Claret 3.7g - AED 59 - Next I went to Merle Norman cosmetics… I have heard amazing reviews for a particular foundation of theirs … And I did try it out …OMG you wouldn’t need to wear any concealor with it cause it was double full coverage…But unfortunately it was not meant for dry skin… So people with oily skin type and looking for a full coverage foundation, now you know where to look for… The sales lady was so helpful that I decided to pick up something… What better than a lipstick…This is a very pretty berry ink shade in cream finish…What I liked best about Merle Norman was their very creative lipstick testers…They come in the form of those pills where you have to break open the back foil and push out the pill… So the tester is very hygienic and safe…
So first I went to Sephora and after rummaging there I finally picked up two things:
1) bareMinerals Matte SPF15 Foundation 6g - AED 152 - I've always wanted to try something from the bareMinerals line and I was in need of a powder foundation... But I did not intend on buying the matte version and I cannot remember if there was something less matte and more dewy…I was matched to N30 TAN.
2) Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in R18 oh oh! In 3.9g - AED 75 - Then as usual, being a lipstick junkie I picked up the Sephora Rouge Lipstick . This is a berry brown shade in cream finish which is absolutely stunning and extremely pigmented.
3) Merle Norman Age Defying Lip Color in Claret 3.7g - AED 59 - Next I went to Merle Norman cosmetics… I have heard amazing reviews for a particular foundation of theirs … And I did try it out …OMG you wouldn’t need to wear any concealor with it cause it was double full coverage…But unfortunately it was not meant for dry skin… So people with oily skin type and looking for a full coverage foundation, now you know where to look for… The sales lady was so helpful that I decided to pick up something… What better than a lipstick…This is a very pretty berry ink shade in cream finish…What I liked best about Merle Norman was their very creative lipstick testers…They come in the form of those pills where you have to break open the back foil and push out the pill… So the tester is very hygienic and safe…
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Have you'll tried anything from the brand Merle Norman? If so do let know if there are any must haves..
Take Care..
Nice haul....after reading this I really wanna try Merle Norman :)
ReplyDeleteHi Abidha.. Thanks... But only their foundation was really appealing.. I swatched a couple of eyeshadows and they were poorly pigmented.. Finally just to please the poor sales lady I got this lipstick... But do check out their foundation...
DeleteHiya!. I have heard great things about Merle Norman. But I have never tried anything from them. The rouge lipstick looks gorgeous and bold. The BareMinerals foundation looks great too!.
ReplyDeleteMerle Norman was nice but their sales was not too great I think... Sephora lipstick work like a dream...
DeleteHII.. Found ur blog today .. absolutely love reading it .. following ur fb page :)
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HII.. Found ur blog today .. absolutely love reading it .. following ur fb page
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Hi beauti Blingz... Welcome to my blog and thanks a lot... I did go thru your blog and found some awesome eye looks which I cant wait to try.. Definitely subbing...
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