Wet and Wild Cosmetics in Ajman

Yes you read it right. Wet and Wild Cosmetics is now available in Ajman. Wet and Wild is a US brand, Made in China make up which is known for being affordable. A lot of lipsticks have been said to be a dupe for MAC lipsticks. I think slowly now this is becoming popular in UAE. I'm surprised because out of all the places it's in Ajman. Usually I have to go all the way to Dubai just to shop for brands that I want/need/interested in. And top of it the pharmacy that carries it is just a few steps away from where I live. For those who wants to know the name is Al Malak Pharmacy. It is located in Kuwaiti Street. Kuwaiti Street is in between Kuwaiti Road and King Faisal Street.

I purchased just 4 lipsticks. The most expensive it 18.00AED and the most affordable is 12.00AED. But only the 2 shades are for me. I will write a separate post soooonnn. And that's all for now. Thanks for dropping by!

Essence Makeup Haul Part 6

August is my birth month and recently I celebrated my birthday. I'm not the type who would tell people that it's my birthday. Having a party is not my thing. But then as my friend says I should be happy and celebrate it as life is meant to be celebrated. Well what can he expect from the drama queen like me? And because of my birthday I decided to treat myself to some make up. But honestly it left me with guilt feelings afterwards as I barely wear make up and it might just be one of those items I purchased but I never use. Anyway, I can't return these anymore and I opened them already so since I have I might as well share them with you through photos:

Essence is a brand of make up from Germany. And so far it still holds the top spot of being the most affordable makeup in UAE. The only shops I know that carries them are the Carrefour in Oasis Mall and Geant in IBN Battura. But if I were you don't bother visiting Geant as they seem to be always out of stock unlike Carrefour Express that seems to replenish the items from time to time.

It is so affordable that I'm able to have an almost complete collection. I have all the lipstick shades that I like. I think I also have all the shades/line of lipgloss. All the shades of Essence Silky Touch Blush. And I don't know what has gotten into me that I purchased a lot of Essence Mono Eyeshadows and now as I think about it I should have just spent the money into buying another Timberland Boots. Each Essence Mono Eyeshadow costs only 9.00AED. While the Essence Silky Touch Blush in Sweetheart costs only 23.00AED. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by. Will post some swatches as soon as I get time to take photos.

Daiso Product #12: Eyeshadow

Daiso Eyeshadow [Brown]

Price: 7.00AED @ Daiso UAE

Made in Taiwan

For years I had been wanting to try eyeshadow from Daiso but since I am not really into eyeshadow it has taken a long time before I finally gave in and purchased one. Daiso eyeshadows are affordable. Mostly comes in cute packaging and I remember from yesteryears those tiny and colorful choices. I have chose shade of brown so I can use it in office, that is if there will be a miracle in the morning and I will have an extra time haha.

Another photo of the packaging. Details are written in Japanese. Spanish and English. Methinks that somehow Daiso is now big in Spanish speaking countries that they have to include it out of all the languages in the world, eh?

Back of the product on How To Use and Purpose. 

Ingredients if you must know.

Company details and Country of Origin.

The packaging is sturdy and small so you can bring it with you if you want. And I like that the front is transparent. So the shades are visible even without opening the palette.

It has a mirror inside and comes with 2 sponge applicators.

The swatch. Out of the 3 shades I can say that only two looks good on my morena or brown skin tone. The lightest one no matter how many layers I applied on my eyelids it won't show properly. But then I tell myself still it is not bad for the price. 

Last words? This is one of my many Daiso purchases that I don't regret buying. It can hold a candle against other eyeshadows I have. The only reason why I will not repurchase because for sure it will take me a decade to finish this one. Not unless I decide to use it everyday. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by.

Essence Makeup Haul Part 5

Surprised at myself that there is a part 5 with my Essence make up haul. Well every time I visit Essence shop I can't walk away without purchasing anything. How can I when the products are so affordable. And there are still some items that I haven't tried. How I wish Carrefour Express in Oasis Mall will bring all the Essence products in UAE and yes that means not only all the make up available in Germany as well as the skin care items. But I can only dream. They need market/customers for them to pay attention. And I don't see a lot of girls lining up at the Essence counter whenever I shop. So now included in my bucket list is visiting Germany in the future and that includes shopping at Essence.

My purchased was 7 items but it costs me only 93.00AED. Less than the price of a Mac Lipstick in UAE. The downside of shopping from Essence is I can't bring myself anymore to buy other brands as I find them all TOO EXPENSIVE. Why would I spend much money when I can get a brand in half a price? The only other brands I would not mind buying in spite of their prices being higher than Essence are Une and Bourjois. But now I am staying away from Une just because of the cost.

Ever since I started using make up I can't remember using blush on in powder form. As cream/mousse/liquid is much easier to use and compliments my dry cheeks. Plus I don't get the grasp how to use or work with blush brush or kabuki brush. And even when I was younger I have dry cheeks. And now it is a combination or dry and mature/aging skin as I am getting old. But since I am a late bloomer especially in make up only last year that I became some sort of blush on junkie. Une Breezy Cheeks is my holy grail but the price is out of my range so I had to look for alternative. It would not be fair for me to compare Essence Silky Touch Blush against Une Breezy Cheeks one is powder while the other is cream.

The prices of Essence Silky Touch Blushes? I got 3 shades for only 13.00AED each while the 2 shades for only 20.00AED. And I don't know why the other 2 has to be costlier when they are all both came from the same line of Essence.

Essence Silky Touch Blush is available in 6 shades but I didn't know it then and I don't think the shop have all the shades because if they do I would have noticed it and buy it.  

Lastly Essence lip liners. I don't use lip liners and I don't even know how but a fellow IG user posted hers in 6 colors and so this happened! I would have purchased all the shades but I want to try it out first. Each costs only 8.00AED. This is retractable which makes it more lovable.

As soon as I get time I will take more photos to share the products properly and swatches. These photos were taken early in the morning for barely a minute. And until now I can't figure it out how to take photos without the annoying reflection on the products. I'm so damn busy even on Ramadan. That's all for now. Thanks for dropping by. Ciao!

Essence Make Up Haul

Essence is a brand of make up from Germany. It is hard to believe but even if it is a European brand the price range is very affordable. Way back in 2009 or 2010 it used to be available in Carrefour at Mirdif City Center and for some unknown reason they left the shelves of Carrefour. And I don't know anymore where to find them until recently when it shows up in my Instagram feed. I found out that a boutique called 'Exquisite' carries it.

I purchased these items from the Exquisite boutique in Ajman in the same building with Ajman Coop. I am happy to find this brand again but sad as sooner or later this brand will leave the shelves of Exquisite. It will still be available in UAE it is just a question of where? It is quite hard to track down for me as I can't find blogs or forums about this in UAE. Many brands are quite popular but the price range is nowhere near Essence. I visited the Exquisite in Times Square Dubai and it is not available there anymore. Ajman Branch of Exquisite might just be finishing off their stocks. The lady has no idea until when they'll be selling it. It is also available in IBN Battuta Mall and that mall is like 2 hours away from me :(

As of the quality I can attest that this is really good and value for money. Here's the list of prices for those who wants to know:
Essence Makeup Base ~ 20.00AED
Essence Eyeshadow Palette ~ 18.00AED
Essence Lipstick ~ 15.00AED
Essence Mono Eyeshadow ~ 14.00AED
I got 8 items for only 135.00AED!
And 2 items for free :)