Makeup Blog by Karima
I had some sort of strange anxiety about writing this review – how could I convey the magic of my holy grail foundation? What if my vocabulary fails me? What if this becomes a novel in which I confuse the crap out of everyone? Beauty-blogger-first-world-problems (BBFWP). Read more...
If you follow me on instagram, you’ll know that I had eye surgery a few days back (let’s not get into it, some of you may be eating). The doctor mentioned casually, in passing, that any makeup near the eyes is to be avoided for a month. Read more...
About a month ago, I decided enough is enough. I’m gritting my teeth and enduring the waiting game known as ‘growing out the brows’. Currently I look like a member of the opposite sex but I DUN CURR, I am on a mission to Cara Delevingne-esque brows (I’m aiming for the stars, mmkay?) Read more...
For the most part, I prefer white goat hair for crease brushes (click here for that segment) because sometimes, dark bristles are le floppy. Spoiler: I really should trust my instincts. Read more...
At IMATS 2012, I subscribed to Make-Up Artist Magazine which reports about all things going on in market artistry; prosthetics, film work, fashion week, monster transformations, the list goes on. Read more...
So if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that lately, my life has consisted of calculators and textbooks (and stuffing my face, naturally). I’ve taken some time out to run brushes all over my face and ramble about them… zen. Read more...
A mash up of a few fun things: double winged liner, gradient eyeliner and spring colours! Read more...
A little while back, I posted a haul that included a Tatcha Skincare Sampler Set. I’m fairly unadventurous with my skincare routine so I’m not sure what led to this purchase…perhaps it was due to the fact Tatcha oozes luxe, geisha-glamour? Pretty sure that was it. Read more...
An oldie but a goodie. The application and merits of the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer are not exactly straight forward- apparently I had a lot to say so get some snacks. Read more...
Rouge Bunny Rouge recently launched their new Spring collection, Khazaria. Bold winged liner and oxblood mascara? I am all over that. Read more...
If you were to look at my brush collection, it would become apparent that I have an unhealthy obsession with eye brushes. Face brushes offer me very little excitement but eye brushes… gotta catch em allll POKEMON (evidently a 90′s child). Read more...
A video compilation of my recent loves. Frequently my looks lean quite warm, here is a tutorial for those who love cooler shades! Read more...
Quick background on my skin (or reviews are redundant when deciding if these products are right for you); my skin can be described as normal, not oily and not dry. I struggle with thin skin, which is not to be confused with sensitive skin- I can tolerate moderate chemical exfoliation but anything that entails friction is a disaster. I rarely suffer from inflammatory acne but occasionally I develop congestion in the t-zone. I’ve always found that minimal routines suit me best. Read more...
I stumbled across this super informative video on colour theory applied to makeup, I just had to share! Read more...
Hi there! My name is Karima, and you’re on my blog, Shameless Fripperies! I mostly post about makeup but occasionally about other strange things.