Drugstore Summer products I love!

Hey guys! I'm back with a another blog post. Summer is officially here in Houston and I'm not a big fan of this humidity. I guess, that's houston for me lol 

I am all about dramatic arabic makeup but I keep it natural with neutral colors with less foundation to prevent my skin to melt. So ladies, ditch the heavy makeup instead go for a light summery makeup look. Therefore, I decided to make this blog post about my favorite drugstore products I love for the summer on a budget. 

Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30, Sensitive Skin

                                            

I recently changed moisturizers. My skin is really sensitive and my skin gets super bad in the summer. I went for Olay Moisturizer with SPF 30. I love this moisturizer! I couldn't live without it. It feels good to put on and it doesn't smell bad. 

• Fragrance-free moisturizer with SPF 30 helps prevent sun damage by protecting against 97% of the sun's burning rays
• Gently conditions your skins surface with aloe, Vitamin E, B3 & pro-vitamin B5
• Provides extra UV protection for healthy and younger-looking skin
• Non-comedogenic formula is light, non-greasy, absorbs quickly and is dermatologically tested for a barely-there feel
• One 6.0 fl. oz. bottle

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream $9.99

this heat is no joke! Foundation tend to melt and look cakey from all the sweat. I don't have time to keep reapplying. This product works wonders and I don't even need foundation. Love it!

Why You'll Love It

Why you'll love it

BB creams combine skincare + makeup in 1 simple step
8-in-1 Skin Perfector:
• Blurs imperfections
• Brightens
• Evens skin tone
• Smoothes
• Hydrates
• Enhances
• Protects with SPF 30
• 0% oils and heavy ingredients

Revlon Smoothing Beyond Natural Primer – $10.97

                                     

this Revlon foundation primer is another great drugstore substitute for the Smashbox Photo Finish primer. If you’re worried that the Rimmel primer may look too orange on your skin, then I highly recommend this Revlon primer. Like the Smashbox formula, it is transparent so it will blend in perfectly with any skin tone.

Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance – $5.49

   

                                   

I was a bit skeptical at first to try this bronze, I'm already tan skinned and I was afraid it would look too orange on my skin. I'm glad I bought it. It is the best drugstore bronze out there. To my delight, the pigmentation was amazing and it gave me that perfect sun-kissed glow.It’s a great drugstore bronzer and the quality is amazing. You would think for such a cheap bronzer it would turn out orange, but instead it will give you glowing skin without the hefty price tag.

Clinique Perfect Real Compact Makeup $26.00 

I have been using Clinique compact makeup powder for years and I wouldn't change it for the world. I love this one! I have oily skin, this one really controls oil so this is great for the summer. 

• Silky, oil-free formula looks like your skin-only better. 
• Optimizes skin's varying tones to create a more even appearance. 
• Buildable coverage lasts for hours, yet feels like nothing at all. Controls shine. 
• In a ready-to-go, ready-to-perfect compact. 
• Oil-free.

L'Oreal - Voluminous False Fiber Lashes- Blackest Black $8.99

 This summer is all about volumized eyelashes. I have tried many different mascaras. I have big eyelashes so I love big, volumized, dramatic eyelashes that make my eyes pop. This mascara is exactly that. I can't live without this mascara. This mascara is made for sensitive eyes. I love it! 

• Voluminous False Fiber Lashes™ Mascara with a sculpting fiber formula that adheres to lashes for a volumized, sculpted lash effect. 
• Lashes appear fuller, longer, sculpted and curled at every angle. 
• Clump-free. 
• Flake-free. 
• Smudge-free. 
• Frangance-free. 
• Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested. 
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Infallible^® Lacquer Liner 24H $9.95

I prefer this gel liner from L'Oreal instead of Maybelline. It stays on all day and doesn't smudge. I don't have re-apply every few hours. Maybelline gel liner is flaky and smudges a lot. I still like the Maybelline liner. I prefer this one instead. 

• High-shine lacquer finish
• Smooth application
• Lasts 24 hours

Naked Palette Urban Decay $54.00

                                   

Honestly, I've never been a fan of drugstore eyeshadow, They are just not pigmented and don't last all day even with a primer. I prefer Naked Palette from Urban Decay. 

this long, lean, and seductive case comes packed with 12 gorgeous neutrals that work for absolutely everyone. Shades range from delicate champagne to gritty gunmetal, and feature five stunning new shades. A variety of textures, including glitter, shimmer, and matte, ensure that you'll never get bored. This versatile palette can go from office appropriate to a night on the town. The mirrored case also features a new professional-quality, cruelty-free Good Karma Eyeshadow Brush, and comes with four free Eyeshadow Primer Potion sample packettes. 


There are other plenty drugstore products I absolutely love but I will add them in next posts. These are my recommendation. this review is my honest opinion, there may be products that work for me, it doesn't necessarily have to work for you. For the summer, I stay away from extra makeup, It makes my skin cakey in this heat and I breakout alot in the summer. Less is better. I keep it natural and I love that bronzy tan look in the summer. 

I'm ending my post with a work selfie! 

                                                    


Hope y'all enjoy this post! Feel free to throw in ideas, questions and comments. I would love to hear from you! 

Until next time, chao muahhhzzz! 

RIP mama bear!

Hey guys! Hope y'all are well. This is my first post so just bare with me. Don't judge please! Haters get off my page. 

October 12, 2013 was the day my entire world came apart and I slowly had the pick the pieces back up with time. My mom passed away Saturday night at exactly 9 pm. It has been 8 months, I can't believe she is gone. She was absolutely fine. She suddenly had a massive heart attack, her heart gave up on her. She passed out, I immediately called 911 and according to paramedics instruction, I started the CPR session until they arrived. I couldn't feel her pulse and she wasn't breathing. Lord knows how much I was panicking. She literally held my hand and passed out on my lap.  

Her pulse came back after 30 minutes of CPR, it was weak but it was there. I became hopeful. I was praying so hard with tears in my eyes. All I kept thinking if Allah took her away from me, I would die. She was rushed to West Houston Medical Center in very critical condition. Doctors arrived and warned me and my dad that She had a difficult fight. Her BP was low, sugar levels as high as 513, weak pulse, pale skin, swollen arms, blockage in her arteries and unconscious. Then, she was taken to ICU on life support. She couldn't breathe on her own. What was happening? I loved this woman so much. I prayed and prayed, with no sleep, with no food in my tummy. I put all my faith in god, I told myself, "Miracle will happen and Allah will bring her back." Dad was lost, he was out of it. Brother was crying I held myself together for my family. 

I immediately called mom's family in Pakistan, I couldn't wait any longer,They were so shocked. She was loved by everyone, she was so humble, soft hearted, caring and giving. Cardiologist, Nurse practitioner, Neurologist and physician all came to the room and had no great news. Neurologist informed me that she had suffered from a Cerebral Infarction, brain injury due to no oxygen to her brain. Cardiologist told me she had a cardiac arrest and she is in critical condition. All we could was wait. A day passed by, mom was still unconscious. 

The next day, they were running test on her including MRI and CT Scan. According MRI, there was no brain activity. Oh my god, I was balling my eyes out. Neurologist was right there and pat on my shoulder and told me she may not make it. I told him to wait. The hospital ran more tests, I was told she had a fever, pneumonia and her kidney wasn't functioning normal. Her entire was warm, her feet and arms were swollen. Her mouth was dry, her skin was still pale. My family in Paki was freaking out. I prayed and cried to Allah with my knees to bring her back. I still had hope and wasn't going to give up. 

My uncle was arriving from Miami so I left with bro to pick them up from the airport. When I got back, I saw that ventrilator wasn't attached to my mom's mouth and her head was covered with a white scarf. Apparently, she didn't make it and I fell on the floor balling my eyes out then I passed out. I was immediately rushed to the ER. My entire body was in shock, I knew what was happened around me but it was completely shocked and I was traumatized. I couldn't believe it. Why god Why? Why I couldn't do anything to save her. What kind of daughter was I? I woke up after 2 hours asking to meet my mom, I was hoping that she'd be alive. I was told she died and I went crazy. 

Today, it has been 8 months and I'm still in complete shock. I wasn't doing too well in the beginning of dealing with this grief. I was having panic attacks left and right, I was afraid, I could hear my mom talking to me and I was scared of dying. I was caught in depression, suffered from insomnia, couldn't relax and felt like I was losing control of my body. Not having my mom around to hug, to talk, to hold killed me inside. I'd go to work and come right back. My first anxiety attack felt like I was having a heart attack and felt like I was dying. My heart was beating fast that I couldn't keep up, I had tingles in my arms, had upset stomache, was getting shocking pains in my brain, I was shaking and trembling. I went to the doctor close by, they diagnosed me with anxiety disorder. They prescribed me Paxil. 

It has been hard, but with the help of psychotherapist, exercise and medication I'm better than before. I am cherishing life and taking my mom's death as a lesson. I wasn't prepared for her death but Allah granted her jannah(heaven) and she is much better place and happy. That's all I want. Everyday, I get up and smile knowing that she is watching over me. I love her to the back and moon. She was an amazing woman and she is my inspiration. She left so much for me to handle and honestly I didn't think I would come this far. God has been great and I know her prayers are always with me. Tomorrow is promised. 

I promise to make my posts shorter next time, I just had to vent. 

Until Next time, goodbye. much love! 

                                          

Love You Mom!!!! RIP