Hello readers,
Welcome back to my blog! I hope you all are fine in sha Allah and thank you for joining me today :)
Last year, my husband and I were blessed to perform Hajj together. It was first for both of us and as soon as we got our Hajj permits my question to LITERALLY everybody was...What should I pack?
So here are the things I am glad I packed and why I packed them...If you want to know more..just keep reading!


**I have divided the list into different parts, for you and your partner/Mahram (MALE) also please keep in mind this list is best suited for people residing within SAUDI ARABIA, the list would be far more than this if you are travelling from some other country** 

                                       **THIS LIST IS FOR ONLY 5-6 DAYS OF HAJJ.**

For you and Partner

1. Backpack
I can't be more thankful to my intelligent side that I decided to take a backpack instead of a carryon suitcase or a fancy tote bag! I was glad that my backpack was always on my shoulders and didn't seem heavy because the weight was evenly divided on both shoulders.

My husband and I both took a Adidas bag each, because it is very well made and the last thing anyone wants is a torn strap or zip amidst all the rush!

2. Flip flops and Crocs Look alike
Men can't wear anything stitched in Ahram so they compulsorily have to wear rubber no-sown flip flops. I, on the other hand wore sketchers shoes which gave me horrible blisters in my feet! I was glad that I took a pair of CROCS look alike version from Minara Market for just 15 SAR and they were a blessing! I still have those shoes with me. Also, take a pair of flip flops for yourself to use in the rest rooms.



3. No Show Socks
This is optional. In case you are like me and have cold feet at night, you can get these for 8-10 SAR from Centerpoint or city max.

• Glysolid or Vaseline (for blisters or rashes)
• Panadol
• Vicks and MOOV (I took this incase I had leg cramps, didn't end up using them but a small boy needed something for cold so I was glad I had packed some vicks)
• Tooth brush and Tooth paste Brand name "Siwak" it is unscented and can be found in any pharmacy.
• Unscented Shampoo and Soap can be found easily in "Hajj kits" in any pharmacy now.
• Flu tab for cold and flu
• Stomach upset and vomiting medicines
• Bandaids
• Cotton Buds
• Sanitizer
• Deo/ Ittar (when you are not in Ahram)
• Glucose Chewable tablets (Got this from Nahdi Pharmacy and it saved me from fainting because I just chewed one when I felt like I was loosing all my energy)
• Cal-c-vita soluble tablets for extra boost of Vit C
• Hair ties and Hair brush
• Talcum powder for rashes and blisters

Hey my loves,
I hope you all are doing great! I love doing makeup but the task of cleaning the makeup brushes is a pain!! So I recently found a way of making this task a little less tiresome :)




Method:

1. Use the detol liquid hand soap to thoroughly wash your brushes. I love this soap because it not only deep cleans the brushes but also kills the germs!

2. Once done, set aside your brushes and spray the handles of the brushes with some disinfectant spray avoiding the brush hair.

Voila! It's done! 



I hope you enjoyed reading this post. Make sure to follow me on Instagram @sugarbabbless I have been posting lots of cool content there recently. If you are a new follower there, then please stop by to say hi!

Pimples can be anyone's nightmare. Be it a girl or a boy. Over the years I have noticed that pimples come right before some big event, which was strange to me before, but then I understood it's also usually because of stress. So here are 5 top remedies to treat pimples!

*WARNING: Do not use the below tips if you have hormonal Acne. There is a vast difference between Acne and Pimples.*



1. Listerine
Yes, I know...You might be thinking why should I use mouth wash on pimples? Well, in earlier days, Listerine was actually used to treat infections on the body. So all you need to do is dab a little of listerine on your pimple and watch it disappear!




2. Ice Cubes
This is an age old remedy but still works wonders. Just rub an ice cube directly on the pimple. It will not only reduce redness but will also minimize it's appearance!



3. Eye Drops
This is one of my favorite things to do. Just use your eye drops which your doctor recommends you when you have mild eye infection to also use on your pimples. The eye drops have the capability to clear the blood cells thus making the pimple less visible.


4. Tea Tree Oil
I recently purchased this for my nose piercing from The Body Shop for SAR 30. I didn't use it a lot on my piercing as much as I did on my pimples! It works super fast!! It removes the pimple in a day or two but it does leave the mark for a few days.


5. Salicylic Acid
I know it sounds intimidating but you do not have to apply this Acid thing directly on your face. For the matter of fact you actually have to look for a cream which contains salicylic acid. I asked my doctor and she recommended me SALIBET cream which really helps in curing pimples, It also helps in not leaving any marks behind.
I hope that you found this post helpful. If you do, then please share and leave your requests down below for upcoming future posts! 

Knowing when to throw your makeup and how to make your makeup stay longer is quite a difficult task! Using your makeup even when you know it has expired is the worst thing that you do to your skin..its injustice towards your own self...Keep reading if you want to know more!

Hey Sugaries,
I hope you all are fine. We all love to experiment a little with our hair...don't we? But how exciting would it be if we could lighten our hair without using hair dye? Now here is how!



You will need:
1 lemon's juice
Equal parts of water
Spray bottle

Method:
Squeeze your one whole lemon, if you are using small lemons take 3-4 depending on your hair length.Take your equal quantity of water and pour these two in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray it on your hair then expose your self to the sun. The sun rays along with the lemon juice will naturally lighten your hair!

Tip: If you want ombre hair, just spray this in the ends of your hair.

It so happens that many a times our lipsticks tend to break due to heat or some other reason. This also happens with stick foundations or concealers. Now here are Two ways to fix this problem. Keep reading!

Hey Sugaries,
I hope you are having a wonderful week. I have many posts regarding what to buy and how to organize the stuff that we already have. Today's post is a bit different, in this post I will show you how to fix your broken makeup. So, let's get started!

For this you will need:
A cotton bud
Small plastic teaspoon
Ethanol Alcohol (I purchased mine from Sarawat Super Market in Jeddah for SAR 15)

Method:
Take your broken makeup (powders only) and gather all the broken pieces in the center of the container. Now pour in some of your alcohol and let it settle in. You will see the powder soaking up the liquid. Now take the plastic spoon and use the back side of it to gently smooth everything out. Clean the rest area with a cotton bud. Let this set for at least 24 hours before using it. Voila! your makeup is now fixed!

Tip: You can also buy ethanol alcohol from pharmacy.

 Tip: You can also cover this with plastic and peal this off once you think it is dry after 24 hours.

In my next post I will show you how to fix your lipsticks and stick foundations! Till then take care and stay blessed!

Hey Sugaries,
You know that feeling...when have something important..like date..or a event (important or not)...but you have that one pimple on your face that is annoying you to death! Yes, you got that right.. I call that feeling annoying! Now here is my way on how to treat a pimple the way it should be treated! Which is without any harmful tubes and medicines! Stay tuned.


For this you will need:
1 tsp lemon  juice
1 tsp rose water ( readily available anywhere now)


Method:
Mix the equal quantities of these both ingredients and apply it on the affected area overnight and leave it. I suggested you to apply this overnight as there are less chances of this paste to come off. Rinse it off next morning. Continue this for 5 to 7 days and voila! Your pimple has gone! Your pimple will be gone without leaving any marks behind.

Tip: This is also a great remedy done by my grandmother for brides to be to remove any scars a month before or so.

Tip: It is best to use a cotton bud to apply this paste as  there will be less chances of transferring any kind of external bacteria again on your skin.

Hope you found this post helpful.. I try my best to bring you remedies which I use and those which work..and yes, ingredients which are readily available.

Hey Sugaries,

More than anything in the world I love my bold lip colors...From Rihanna to Taylor Swift.. Everybody is rocking those red bold lips...and why not? This is the season!
Red lips can be a little tricky to carry. So here are my tips to make your red lip last longer! Stay tuned!



1. Use a lip liner
Use a lip liner that is close or the same color as your lipstick to outline your lips.
.

Now we all know that its a true struggle when we are looking for a foundation to match our skin. People often believe that foundations are used to make ones skin look FAIR! This is a myth! Foundation is basically used for creating an even skin tone all across your face and neck, this all helps in covering acne spots,dark spots, or uneven skin tones which most of us have.Foundations are a base for making your makeup stand out you can either look o lala! with it or you can look ewww with it. Foundations start from a range of SAR 30 and so on... Remember never compromise when it comes to your skin...and makeup is an investment.

1. Oily Skin
For this type of skin i would recommend to stay away from anything which says "dewy" or "illuminating"
as these things make your skin look shiny which is not good when your skin already has shine. Instead go for "matte" look. My personal favorite is from Sephora its called 10hr perfecting foundation. Its so amazing i cant even describe! This stuff really lasts a long way and photographs perfectly. This can be found in any sephora and is for SAR 99. This is also a full coverage foundation.