Prize Received!

Hey guys!

Here are the winners of my recent Birthday Giveaway, who kindly shared their pix with me. All of them are so happy with their prizes and thanked me. But I got to thank the brand sponsors namely Herbline Essentials, Glambox, Montagne Jeunesse and Unilever for their generous cooperation ♥

Herbline Essentials Gift Hamper winner Safa

Safa received a Pore Cleanser, the Skin Protection and Healing cream, which is one of Herbline Essential’s latest products and finally Henna & Liquorice shampoo & conditioner. The gift hamper is worth about AED300. She also has left a Thank you note for me in the pic. So lovely of her. I hope she enjoys these top quality products by Herbline Essentials.

Vaseline & Clear Gift hamper winners Insiya and Fatema

Insiya sent a pretty picture of herself holding 4 out of the 6 items that she won 🙂

Fatema shared a picture of all the products in her hamper, on her Facebook page. Sweet of her to do so!

These body lotions have arrived at their places pretty much at the best time possible since winter is the time you need to moisturize your skin the most. Hope they both enjoy their prizes =)

Montagne Jeunesse winner Sarah

This picture really put a smile on my face :). How cute and creative it is!!. Sarah is one of my favorite bloggers and am glad that she was one of the random winners in this giveaway. She received a gift hamper containing 7 masks!

Glambox winner Sarita

When Glambox agreed to sponsor a box, they hadn’t promised any particular month’s box. So, I myself was delighted for the winner, when she received the much raved about November FaceShop Glambox where Glambox teamed up with The Face Shop to create Glambox’s first ‘All natural Green box’ and offered subscribers some really amazing products!. Perfect for winter :). Sarita left me a thank you note too!

Once again, thanks to all winners for sharing their prize shots and the brands for sponsoring my birthday giveaway, enabling me to give out gifts for my own birthday ♥

Love,

Naz ♥

Glambox event – Recycle and save the planet with beauty!

GlamBox announces its next recycle event on Friday 16th May at St Tropez Bistro in Mall of Emirates

From turning off lights in rooms that you’re not using, to having a recycling bin in your kitchen, we all know the tips when it comes to doing your bit to save the planet. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were a little bit more glamorous sometimes, though? Well, GlamBox has the perfect solution! You can now be glam and environmentally friendly by bringing your empty boxes to the GlamBox Recycle Events.

This excitingly ‘green’ event was launched as a great new initiative for you to do a good deed, whilst looking and feeling fabulous at the same time! Previous events have proved to be successful, packed with Glamista fun, and the upcoming event promises even more.

On Friday 16^thMay, drop in any time from 11am-5pm to St Tropez Bistro in Mall of Emirates. Don’t forget to bring with you your empty GlamBox for recycling and you can enjoy a free beauty treat as a reward for helping to save the planet.

So, next time you take out the recycle bin and think about how unglamorous your life is, remember that GlamBox is here to whisk you away! For more information, please visit www.glambox.me.

About GlamBox.Me

GlamBox.ME launched in December 2011 and is part of a global network already successful in key markets including South Africa, China, Russia and Brazil. It offers consumers in the Middle East a great way to keep up to date on seasonal make-up trends and test a set of luxury products hand selected by beauty experts. All this is delivered to their doorstep for an amazing price, starting at AED 70 per month. Glambox.ME also features an online shop where consumers can purchase the products they tested and loved, and earn GlamPoints. There they can also find The Glamista, a hub designed to be a source of advice, tips and inspiration for beauty buffs across the region. For more information, please visit www.glambox.me and follow GlamBox.Me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GlamBoxME), Twitter (www.twitter.com/GlamBoxME) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/glamboxme)

About St Tropez Bistro, Mall of Emirates

St Tropez Bistro is a simple yet chic bistro, lounge and terrace, designed to transport diners to the elegant atmosphere of the French Riviera. Inspired by the charm of St. Tropez neighbourhood bistros, this stylish venue will take guests on a journey of French specialty dishes, brought up to date through a careful mix of the classic with the contemporary. The setting at St Tropez Bistro is fashionably tasteful and unpretentious, with the warm colours of the interior providing the perfect ambiance for a range of occasions, from a light lunch to an indulgent evening celebration. St Tropez Bistro is conveniently situated in the Mall of Emirates West End and is easily accessed directly from a dedicated complimentary valet parking stand and escalator located next to the Kempinski Hotel entrance.

Note: This is a press release, aiming at promotion to a wider audience. I am not compensated in any way for the publication of this post.

Review: April 2014 Glambox!

Hello guys!

The April Glambox came with some quite thrilling products!. Here is what I found when I opened it:

1) A beauty tip card which Glambox includes with every box. It gives one important tip on one side (this card highlighted the importance of being sunscreen savvy!) and on the other, lists the contents of the box and it’s prices.

2) A beautiful leaflet from Hawaiian Tropic, which shows their range of Silk Hydration lotion sunscreens. It also has a SPF selection guide on one side which helps you choose the right sunscreen for you according to your skintype.

3) A gift voucher for a complimentary nail polish change from N Style International.

4) An AED500 gift voucher to redeem for a Laser Treatment or Ultrasound Cavitation Treatment from Wellbeing Medical Center.

Now comes the more exciting part – the products!

1) Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration protective sun lotion : This sun lotion boasts a very high protection with SPF 50 (The other two products in this range has SPF 30 and SPF 15)!. It’s smell is just so heavenly. It’s a tropical smell, that lingers on for a long time. It gets absorbed into your skin really fast and doesn’t leave a tint behind. When you start applying it, it looks like it would leave a whitish tint. But when you work it into your skin more, it just leaves your skin looking glowing and hydrated.It also gives your skin 12 hour moisturization.

This product has ‘hydrating ribbons’ in it, which moisturizes your skin at the same time, protecting it from the harmful sun rays. The ‘ribbons’ make the bottle pretty to look at. The ingredients in this product are just amazing. Here are some to name a few : Papaya, Mango, Passion flower, Shea Butter, Cocoa butter, Coconut and Plumeria flowers!. It comes in a squeeze bottle with it’s lid at the bottom. It’s 180ml and it’s price in the local market is AED50. This brand is just amazing and I am so happy that this full-sized product was included in this month’s Glambox.

2 & 3) Caudalie Vinoperfect Broad Spectrum SPF15 day perfecting fluid and Caudalie Hand and Nail cream – I was so glad to see Caudalie products in the box!. I have never tried this brand before simply because it’s so expensive. This is one of the good things about Glambox. You get to try things you won’t buy otherwise!.

The Vinoperfect perfecting fluid looks like a tinted foundation with a consistency that just melts into your skin. It’s beautiful!. It has a very pleasant smell. It comes in a tube with a precision tip and contains 10ml. The Hand and Nail cream is really nice and has a strong, citrus like smell. It really nourishes your hand and nails. I use this immediately after bathing. I have never used a cream which is made specifically for your hand and nails. I always have used a general body lotion for my body!. This cream comes in a tube with 15ml. Both of these will last a long while because you need just a little each time.

The price of these products (for full sized ones) : AED 205 for a 40ml Caudalie Vinoperfect perfecting day fluid and AED90 for a 75 ml Caudalie Hand & Nail cream.

4) Inglot Freedom AMC Eye shadow square : It’s my first time owning an Inglot eye shadow. I haven’t swatched it. The color looks nice. It’s silver colored and full sized. It is square shaped and comes with a mirror and applicator. Price : AED 35.

5) Dove Purely Pampering Shea Butter & Vanilla cream: I love Dove products. This body cream is nourishing and get easily absorbed without leaving any greasy feeling. The fact that it has shea butter in it means it’s so good for the skin. I own this cream already. So this one will now be my back up!. The product in the box is full sized. Price : AED 14 for 150 ml.

6) Glambox’s very own Stippling brush – I have always wanted a stippling brush. Applying foundation with this brush gives your face an airbrushed, flawless look. You can use this with liquid, cream or powder foundations. It’s super soft. It’s made of high quality Nylon hair, a brass ferrule and a wooden handle. I am super excited to get this!!. You can purchase this brush or other brushes from Glambox by clicking here. This brush is priced at AED 29. It looks like a Sigma brush!!. Love it.

7) Last but not the least, there are two sachets of Herbline Essentials Fairness cream – It contains Aloe Vera and Glycerrhiza. It’s formulated for all skin types and each sachet contains 5ml. I haven’t used this yet.

All in all, April’s Glambox is just out of this world!. Three full sized products, a brush and high end samples. Totally worth it!.

What do you think of the April Glambox?. Leave me a comment below. 

Love,

Naz 🙂

Note: I was provided the April Glambox for review purpose and all opinions are 100% my own.

Review: March 2014 Glambox!

Hello everyone!

I was so excited to know that the March Glambox was completely dedicated to Nivea, which is one of my favorite brands.

It has a Nivea sticker on it. On opening, you will find that everything is so neatly and carefully arranged.

Unwrapping the ribbon (which itself bears the Nivea logo), you will find these three things:

• A 4ml sample of Nivea’s latest product, Natural Fairness day cream with SPF 30, which promises 10X fairer skin in 10 days. It has Vitamin C derivative (which helps inhibit melanin production for fairer skin), Hydra IQ (which keeps skin intensely moisturized) and Licorice extract (which acts as an anti-oxidant that also helps inhibit melanin production for a glowing even skin tone). Price of  this cream (for full size – 50ml) is AED 36.

• A voucher from Right Bite which entitles the holder to avail 15% discount on their full package – 20 days, plus an initial nutrition consultation!

• A beauty tip card which Glambox includes with every box. It gives one important tip on one side (this card highlighted the importance of moisturizing) and on the other, lists the contents of the box and it’s prices.

Then inside the box, I was so delighted to find four FULL SIZED Nivea products!. Here they are:

• Nivea Creme : Who doesn’t love Nivea’s signature cream?. I am sure everyone associates this cream with their childhood!. I just loved the little tin with the hearts on it. This is a special edition produced for the occasion of Mother’s day. For that same reason, I gifted this to my mom along with her Mother’s day gift!. She adored it ♥. This product which contains 60ml is priced at AED4.60.

• Nivea Waterlily & Oil shower gel : This smells so heavenly! It refreshes your senses with the light, feminine scent of water lily, while the silky fresh gel with pampering oil pearls turns into soft, caring foam – for the unique sensation of fresh, well-cared skin. The oil pearls are tiny yellow pearls suspended in the pink waterlily scented gel. It’s pretty to look at and amazing to feel. Love it!. This 250 ml product is priced at AED12.50.

• Nivea In-shower body moisturizer : I am so glad that this is included in this box. I already have a backup of this product but now I don’t have to buy this one for a while!. Click here to read my full review, with photos and all. This is one genius product you have got to try!. Price of the 250ml bottle is AED 13.90.

• Nivea Invisible for Black & White Clear Roll-On : This antiperspirant with 24 hours protection, truly doesn’t leave white marks on dark fabrics or yellow stains on white clothes. I took this with me when I traveled recently. It’s the perfect size!. It has a really elegant, refreshing smell that lingers on for a while. Price of the 50ml bottle is AED10.50.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO GLAMBOX, SO THAT YOU TOO CAN RECEIVE BOXES FILLED WITH GOODIES EVERY MONTH, CLICK HERE!!

Wanna win this?? : As part of her first blog anniversary, my dear friend, Sally of Giveaways Galore is giving away two March Glamboxes to her followers. Click here to take part!

What do you think of the March Glambox?. Leave me comments below. Also, click here to take part in my second blog anniversary giveaway. Ends on April 12th, 2014.

Love,

Naz 🙂

Note: I was provided the March Glambox for review purpose and all opinions are 100% my own.

Review: Herbline Essentials products!

Hey you all!

Herbline Essentials is a range of truly natural beauty products for the face, body and hair. All products are made from 100% natural ingredients sourced in the Himalayas and adhere to the principles of Ayurveda to provide long term benefits for a healthy body and mind.

I was so excited to try out two products from HE. Before going onto my review, please note that my skin type is normal, leaning towards dry (particularly in winter):

1) Aloe Vera, Apricot & Sunflower Nourishing Cream : This is a rich and nourishing formula. I have been using this for two months now. This cream is just perfect for cold, dry winter mornings. This cream really lives up to it’s name as ‘nourishing cream’. It moisturizes dry skin in a jiffy and keeps it nourished for a long time. I felt like it completely heals my dry skin, by hydrating it and keeps my skin looking fresh and supple.

It comes in a tub containing 50 gms. There is a transparent lid inside which makes sure the cream doesn’t get smeared over the main lid.

It’s consistency is really rich and heavy. But for such a thick cream, it gets absorbed within seconds, leaving your skin radiant, soft, hydrated and looking youthful. Once you spread the cream onto your skin, there is a cool sensation which lasts quite a while and you really feel the dryness getting healed.

It has a really mild and pleasant smell. It also contains SPF 10. I use this in the morning, right after my shower. This is a cream for Normal/Dry skin. The ingredients of this cream are Spring Water, Aloe Vera Gel, Sunflower oil, Coco Palm Wax, Apricot Oil, Almond Oil. Phenoxyethanol and Natural fragrance.

It’s a bit pricey, at AED 141 for 50gms but a great investment, since you get all the natural goodness and it really benefits your skin. Click here to buy this directly from Herbline Essentials’s e-store for USD38.31 (AED140.71) and they ship free of charge in UAE!. This cream is also sold on Mumzworld.com, Glambox.me and Souq.com for AED141 and also available at most of the pharmacies in UAE.

2) Cucumber & Rose Water Skin Tonic : I received a travel size version of this in a Glambox, sent to me for review, which you can read by clicking here.

This tonic contains pure natural extracts of cucumber and rose, to cool and soften the skin. It is blended with a natural moisturizer and a mild astringent. It’s light pink in color with a beautiful smell that reminds you straight away of a rose. The smell lingers on for a little while.

It comes in a bottle with a pump. After many uses, I was like “Why is this tonic not getting used up??”, because the level had not gone down in the bottle. It’s funny!.

But that’s when I noticed that there is a base, inside the bottle which gets sucked up with each pump. It’s clever. After nearly a month and a half of use (both day and night), I am done with the 30ml bottle. It sure lasted me a good while because 30ml is really just a little. I have saved this bottle because once the base is pushed back all the way down, you can refill and reuse the bottle and seriously, with a pump as neat as that one, I can’t really throw it out!. I am planning to fill it up with a DIY toner.

This tonic has to be applied onto a cotton pad and gently dabbed onto your face. It has a cool feel to it and your skin looks instantly fresh and feels soft. I really loved it. When it got over, I was pretty sad. That smell is just so nice, I miss it!. This tonic is for Normal/Dry skin type.

The ingredients in this tonic are Spring Water, Rose Water, Cucumber Extract, Glycerol Vegetalis, Natural Fragrance, Sodim Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, FDA approved colour.

Click here to buy this directly from Herbline Essentials’s e-store for USD28.54 (AED104.83) and they ship free of charge in UAE!. This cream is also sold on Mumzworld.com and Glambox.me for AED105 and also available at most of the pharmacies in UAE.

I am really impressed with Herbline Essentials brand. You can feel it’s natural goodness working wonders on your skin. I highly recommend you their products. Note: I was given a complimentary Nourishing Cream for review purpose. All opinions are 100% my own.

Love,

Naz 🙂

NOTE : Have you taken part in my second blog anniversary giveaway?. For UAE giveaway, click here and for the international giveaway, click here. Ends on April 12th, 2014. Good luck!

Sheer bliss for Glamistas!

** Subscribe to GlamBox by 20^th February to receive a Special Edition bliss GlamBox for Glamistas only **

From Hollywood to Hong Kong, from Dallas to Dubai… since launching in New York City in 1996, ladies all over the world have been pampered, achieving a higher state of happy. And the reason? bliss!

Yes, bliss is always here to make your life more relaxed, more fun and less stressful by offering out-of-the-ordinary products with colourful, upbeat designs. Urging you to enjoy yourself and not take life too seriously, bliss asks you, what good is perfect skin if it doesn’t make you smile?.

As a very special treat for all subscribers to GlamBox, this February every Glamista will receive a limited-edition bliss GlamBox, featuring a total of six fun-filled products.

There are two variations of the bliss GlamBox, either lemon+sage or blood orange+white pepper, designed in bright summery shades of blue, orange and yellow. Waiting inside each box to make you happy will be:

• soapy suds (lemon+sage or blood orange+white pepper) 60ml – Paraben free liquid soap to whip up a luxe lather for supremely soft skin.

• body butter (lemon+sage or blood orange+white pepper) 50ml – Vibrantly scented and long lasting body moisturizer to leave skin smooth and supple.

• fabulous foaming face wash 60ml – A 2-in-1 cleanser and exfoliator that calms the skin with soothing botanicals.

• that’s incredi-‘peel’ 2ml packette – Magical spa-strength ‘peel’ to create an overnight facial that targets fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

• triple oxygen face mask 5ml – A super quick-fix for dull, tired skin, voted ‘Best Beauty Buy’ 5 years in a row by InStyle magazine.

• triple oxygen +c cream 10ml – A lightweight gel-cream that releases oxygen to instantly recharge dull skin to brighten it up and super-charged with vitamin-C

You won’t want to miss out on sheer bliss, will you? So how can you get your very own limited edition box?

Simple. You can subscribe to GlamBox by visiting glambox.me and purchasing either 3, 6 or 12 months from as little as AED 70 per month. The search for happiness has never been easier. Just be quick as February subscriptions close on the 20^th February!

Achieve a higher state of happy today this February with bliss and GlamBox.me.

About GlamBox.Me

GlamBox.ME launched in December 2011 and is part of a global network already successful in key markets including South Africa, China, Russia and Brazil. It offers consumers in the Middle East a great way to keep up to date on seasonal make-up trends and test a set of luxury products hand selected by beauty experts. All this is delivered to their doorstep for an amazing price, starting at AED 70 per month. Glambox.ME also features an online shop where consumers can purchase the products they tested and loved, and earn GlamPoints. There they can also find The Glamista, a hub designed to be a source of advice, tips and inspiration for beauty buffs across the region. For more information, please visit http://www.glambox.me and follow GlamBox.Me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GlamBoxME), Twitter (www.twitter.com/GlamBoxME) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/glamboxme)

Note: This is a press release, aiming at promotion to a wider audience. I am not compensated in any way for the publication of this post.

Valentine’s Gift Box from GlamBox!

Romance and Rejuvenation

It’s the Valentine’s Gift Box from GlamBox

** Limited Edition Gift Box on sale for AED 300 with guaranteed delivery before Valentine’s Day **

Can you feel the love? Yes, Valentine’s Day is upon us and perhaps you want to dazzle a date, spoil a great friend or just simply shower yourself with TLC? To celebrate all the loves in your life, GlamBox has its very own box full of romance and rejuvenation; the Valentine’s Gift Box.

This GlamBox is bursting with gorgeous goodies and all for just 300 AED:

• Pucker up for sweet kisses with bold lips in a statement red shade with GOSH
• Sparkling gold Models Own nail enamel, gives a magical feel to your tips and toes
• Sexy, sultry and ultimately sassy, easy to use Smoky Eye Palette from GOSH
• GlamBox’s very own defining and sculpting contour brush for beautiful cheekbones
• Say hello to refreshed eyes with BLISS easy to remove lid & lash make-up remover
• Welcome smooth skin with nourishing and exfoliating Herbline EssentialsApricot and Honey face scrub 

You can order the Valentine’s Gift Box up to 11th February and you will get guaranteed delivery by 14th February. Click here to go directly to this offer.

This is the most romantic GlamBox yet, complete with the added touch of red hearts that tells someone that you love them.

About GlamBox.Me

GlamBox.ME launched in December 2011 and is part of a global network already successful in key markets including South Africa, China, Russia and Brazil. It offers consumers in the Middle East a great way to keep up to date on seasonal make-up trends and test a set of luxury products hand selected by beauty experts. All this is delivered to their doorstep for an amazing price, starting at AED 70 per month. Glambox.ME also features an online shop where consumers can purchase the products they tested and loved, and earn GlamPoints. There they can also find The Glamista, a hub designed to be a source of advice, tips and inspiration for beauty buffs across the region. For more information, please visit http://www.glambox.me and follow GlamBox.Me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GlamBoxME), Twitter (www.twitter.com/GlamBoxME) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/glamboxme)

Note: This is a press release, aiming at promotion to a wider audience. I am not compensated in any way for the publication of this post.

GlamBox just got more glamorous this January!

Hello All!

Some say a girl can never have enough beauty products. Many might say that a girl can never have enough make-up. However, all agree a girl can never have enough jewellery… right?

How would you like to receive a piece of beautiful, gold plated jewellery with delicate Swarovski crystals, for free? Does this sound too good to be true?

Thanks to GlamBox and Valentina Jewellery this is absolutely true, with a very special offer this January to wish you a Happy New Year.

How gorgeous are these!!

Simply visit GlamBox.ME during the month of January and subscribe for 3, 6 or 12 months and you will receive a free gift from Valentina Jewellery. Now that is adding the ultimate in glamour to your GlamBox!

The monthly delivered GlamBox is always filled the very best and most sought after treats and treasures from the beauty world. Subscribers – or Glamistas – have been delighted at its concept and results since the launch 2 years ago.

From celebrity secrets, exclusive brands such as Benefit, to local star products from Herbline Essentials, you will know every trick in the trade to looking fabulous. Say goodbye to frizzy hair, say hello to flawless complexions and flutter your dazzling eyelashes from sparkling eyes. GlamBox gives you all of this plus jewellery with its January offer!

So, enjoy a very Happy New Year and be glamorous in 2014 with GlamBox.ME. The offer ends 31st January or while stocks last.

About GlamBox.Me

GlamBox.ME launched in December 2011 and is part of a global network already successful in key markets including South Africa, China, Russia and Brazil. It offers consumers in the Middle East a great way to keep up to date on seasonal make-up trends and test a set of luxury products hand selected by beauty experts. All this is delivered to their doorstep for an amazing price, starting at AED 70 per month. Glambox.ME also features an online shop where consumers can purchase the products they tested and loved, and earn GlamPoints. There they can also find The Glamista, a hub designed to be a source of advice, tips and inspiration for beauty buffs across the region. For more information, please visit http://www.glambox.me and follow GlamBox.Me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GlamBoxME), Twitter (www.twitter.com/GlamBoxME) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/glamboxme)

Love, Naz 🙂

Note: My friend, Sally of Giveaways Galore has a coupon code for Glam Box subscriptions. Use the code ‘glamsally’ at checkout to receive 10% off any of the monthly subscription boxes!