Beauty on a budget : Best buys under 500 Rs.

Hi dear, few years back I did a post on few products that could be bought under Rs. 100 and believe me I got many compliments and appreciation from my readers. I know this fact that we live in a country where most of the girls still cannot spend much on beauty and make up accessories. I also kept this fact in mind that online shopping is still out of reach for masses here in Pakistan.  Keeping all this in mind I have gathered few products again that are my favorites and some are included in my holy grail products yet these are affordable and available easily nationwide.

Lets have a look at these :

• Loreal Nutri Gloss Mirror Shine Shampoo and Conditioner - I have been using these two for more than three years now and no looking back since then. Price Around Rs. 220 each

• Pond's Pimple Clear Face Wash - A multi action face wash that I have repurchased twice. Also mentioned it in my summer essentials price is Rs.250 -  Read Review HERE

• MUA eyeshadow primer - a very good primer yet affordable Price 250 Rs. 

• Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me - my go to lip balm when I do not feel like doing make up.  I love how it makes my lips soft and kissable. Price Rs. 350

• Garnier BB Creams - for normal skin the other one is for oily skin - I mix both of them to achieve flawless skin with an healthy glow. Price Rs. 400  Read Review HERE

• Christine Coloured eyeliners in teal - funky colors eyeliners for brighten up your everyday look- Price Rs. 150 . Review Coming Soon

• Rivaaj Uk lipstick - it is very moisturizing , creamy and stay put for good 3 hours. Could not find more shades in it , but love it. Price 150 Rs. -

• Medora London Lipstick - a variety of colors are available - It is matte lipstick in Full Fuschia .Price Rs. 120 - Read Review HERE

• Essence All About Matt Transculant Loose Powder - It is a transparent loose powder which can be used as a make up fixer and blending powder. I love how it keeps my make up fresh for hours. Price 550 Rs. Review Coming Soon

• Essence Kohl Pencil in Black - It is creamy , black , does not tug eyes while applying, the only problem is its staying power. It does not stay put for longer hours or if you have got oily lids. I use it with dusting a little bit black eyeshadow on top of it to make it stay longer. Price Rs. 175 Review coming soon

• Sweet Touch Sparkling Dust - Its a multi purpose shimmering powder - I use it as eyeshadow pigment , some times as highlighter on top of my blusher. Price Rs. 250 - Read Review HERE

• Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in coral delight , Bought it recently and loves how yummy it smells like vanilla cupcakes , its a sheer lipgloss with fine gold shimmers which looks beautiful and reflects light. Price 495 - Review coming soon

• Miss Rose Cake Eye Liner - its an inexpensive alternative to the infamous Karyolan aqua cake liner . it is not the blackest black but does it job well. Rs. 200

While I am writing this post , several other products are keep coming to my mind which I forgot to capture in the above picture. I guess I would have to write another blog post as a sequal to this one. If you have any product in your favorites list , please do share with me and my readers.

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Medora Matte Lipsticks , Review & Swatches

This is one product that i wanted to own for ages. Everybody had it, everyone talks about it but i do not own it, isnt it enough to make you feel envious ? Finally i got my hands on two shades of Medora Matte lipsticks. Lets have a look.

Medora matte lipsticks in Fiesta and Full Fuchsia left to right

Packaging :
It comes in a cardboard packaging which is grey in color.The lipstick bullet is grey and golden, which looks decent if you keep cheap price tag in mind. I paid 120 Rs. for each. The ingredients list is not included on the cardboard packaging which is a minus point for me as i am really curious about ingredients.

Medora Matte lipstick Full Fuchsia and Fiesta-

  I am glad that these have proper names along with numbers and matching tags on the bottom side on both cardboard and lipstick tubes. These tags are very similar to the actual shade, so it makes these very practical while organizing your makeup stash or when you need to find them in hurry.

 My Experience:
Medora of london is not a new brand. Its been there for ages but i have never got a chance to try them. After reading rave reviews on other blogs i decided to give them a try. I must say the color range is very bright and youthful. I picked two colors. First one is Fiesta , it is a warm rose pink which looks so good against my warm beige complexion. Its a great everyday kind of pink which just brightens up my face. The texture is matte and dry. I would recommend you to wear a lip balm if you have dry lips as it may makes them drier. They lasts for a good 3-4 hours leaving a pretty pink stain behind.
The Full fuchsia is more creamier than fiesta. It glides on smoothly and does not need a lip balm underneath. The color is very youthful and bright. Its a true fuchsia color. I do not have any shade similar to this, so i am very happy that i picked it up. If you like bright lippies , you would love it for sure.
The coverage of both lipsticks is opaque. Here are the swatches of both.

left to right: Fiesta and Full Fuchsia

swatches left to right: Fiesta and Full Fuchsia

My recommendation:
In my opinion if you are on a budget and looking for an affordable alternative for pretty and fashionable lip colors, you can give them a try. I wish if they could mention ingredients too so i can use them for often without suspicious in mind.

Price & Availability:
Rs.120 each and available at most of the local markets , nationwide. Not available outside Pakistan.

Have you tried any of Medora lipsticks ? share your experiences with me

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