Eyelashes - Daiso Part 2

A girl can't have too many false lashes, just like shoes!

What with the variety in length, volume and texture, we definitely are spoiled for choice! In my terribly Asian quest to sample most if not all of these varieties, I finally came across one of Daiso's newest additions; The One with the Transparent Band.

I personally liked it because it was more "curled" than the others I've tired before. Hence. it was more visible even against the hooded lids I have. The others were thick and full but refused to stay curled even when clamped and applied with mascara. And of course, given the affordability of these Daiso lashes, they were still a bit too shiny and therefore gave away the level of quality with which they were made.

Nevertheless, I did really like them.

What: Daiso Lashes with transparent band

Where: Mirdiff City Center, Dubai Mall, Barsha Mall

How Much: Dhs. 7

Why: Because it has a beautiful curl and extremely comfortable! Well, and it's cheap!

Eyelashes - Daiso

Full, thick alluring lashes are every girl's dream. Unless you're one of those that are already blessed with such rare commodity then I and my Asian brethren hate you.

I used to be iffy about wearing false lashes, since the act of putting them on and then taking them off at the end of the day amplifies its "fakeness". But then I learned to accept the fact that those who don't have, well....make do with what they do have.

Then came the blessing that is Daiso, the Japanese dollar store. Although I would advice one to be wary of cosmetics you slap onto your face that cost no more than Dhs.9, I am very partial to their fake eyelashes. Admittedly, most of their lashes look downright strange, like spidery tentacles poking out of your eyeballs, some of them look really good and affordable since you could get 5 pairs for Dhs.20.

One thing I've finally realized is that your lashes shouldn't be shiny at all so as to look more natural. These lashes just cost Dhs.7 and are totally worth it 10 times over, I get around 5 to 7 uses out of each pair.

What: Daiso Lashes

Where: Mirdif City Center, Dubai Mall, Al Barsha Mall

How Much: Dhs7 - Dhs.9 for a pair

Why: Because good quality doesn't always have to be super expensive and made in Europe

Nail Polish - The Face Shop

Nail Polish has got to be the most versatile, hassle-free and most affordable beauty statement a girl (or even a guy nowadays) can make at the blink of an eye.

With so many colours, and many more brands to choose from, we girls are definitely spoilt for choice when it come to nail polish.

For quite some time now I've been religiously loyal to The Face Shop's nail polish; mostly because of its oh-so-super-affordable price tag but also because of its quality considering how cheap it is.

When I started using them (about 4 years ago) they only cost Dhs.9 but gradually increased to about Dhs.15. Still a good bargain I say.

They do have quite a selection of colours but not as much as one would expect. I like their "solid" colours the most especially their white which comes out almost as if you used the correction pen on your fingernails.

I am currently loving the Teal colour as you can see in the pictures down below.

As for their quality, I can personally guarantee that they will remain sublime and chip-free for a whole 7 days even without a base coat or a top coat. I myself let it stay on my toenails a whole month before I bothered touching it up.

What: The Face Shop

Where: Mirdif City Center, Deira City Center, Mall of the Emirate, Dubai Mall, Al Barsha Mall

How Much: Dhs.12 - Dhs.15

Why: Because everyone can't afford buying Dhs.100 nail polishes that kinda looks the same as the Dhs. 15 ones once they're on your fingernails.