Lovely reader Rima was recently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where she happened to find a great line of makeup brushes ! Rima was kind enough to share the deets with us.
Thank you Rima - the brushes are gorgeous !
"Brand - Mikyajy
Website - www.mikyajy.com (currently under construction)
Products purchased - Makeup brushes from the "Girls Tools" range (10 brushes + brush roll)
Purchased from - Mikyajy company outlet at a mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Price - Around 200 Saudi Riyals (roughly INR 2600/USD 57 if my math is right)
Naturally, Mikyajy is a brand that most of us have not heard of. I was apprehensive about entering the store but the product packaging looked so great that I had to take a look. I went in and swatched a few products on my skin to test the quality. I also smelled them! Excellent stuff, to say the least! I decided to skip the makeup and buy the brushes as those were what I needed most.
The bristles are oh so soft and fine! Even after a thorough cleaning, they don't lose their shape or softness. The handles are non-slippery and fit snugly between my fingers. I would rate these brushes better than Mac. Yes ladies, BETTER! I find it difficult to believe my luck. Who gets to buy 10 excellent, professional quality brushes at such a cheap price? You know how expensive good quality makeup brushes are.. Though the brushes are still going strong, it scares me when I think that I might never get to lay my hands on this brand again! :( "
A few pictures of Mikyajy stores ... I love how colorful the stores are !
Love,
Indian Girl
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thank you! it's always a pleasure to contribute to your blog!
Hi!
I wonder if they will sell these online, when the website opens. They look really nice. I love the photos! Thanks :)
i love the makeup and skincare lines in saudi arabia. They have a lot of stuff that suits desi skin tones!loved them! here I really have a great time finding stuff that suit my desi skin tone :)
I grew up in Riyadh!! It's so nice to see a post about my old city in a makeup blog (of all places!). Which part of Riyadh was this store? Mmm thinking of Riyadh brings abck memories of Olayya park and Najdi Kabsa...I loved that city :)
Ahh Mikyajy!! I love this brand. I've been working in ABu Dhabi for the past 3 years. This make up line carries the BEST kohl eyeliners I have EVER used. When I started working in AD three years ago, I noticed how beautifully the Arab women do their eye makeup. They use a lot of black kohl and liner, much like what us desis like. And all of them recommended I pick up Mikyajy eyeliners if I like black eye makeup. EVen the coloured liners are so vibrant. Their line "22K" is AMAZING! I bought most of the eyeliners from that line. The best thing is, these liners are able to withstand the 50 degree celcius heat and humidity of the region... never melts or smudges!
Thanks so much for this review Rima. I visit Mikyajy a lot, but have never ventured into looking at the brushes, because I've stayed loyal to MAC brushes for years. I must check these out now. DO try the eye makeup at Mikyajy though. You will not be disappointed!
priya, i agree with you! the makeup available there is very well suited for the indian complexion!
rezia, i was in riyadh for about two weeks. i don't remember the name of the mall this store was in. :(
I know Mikyajy in Dubai!My sis bought for me a smokey eye palette which consists a jumbo crayon pencil in black, a matte black eyeshadow and one black kajal liner with smudger.These three are great for smokey eyedo, the kajal liner is similar to MAC smolder but of coz this doesnt smudge or crease or smudge!
aw nicky i'm so happy i could help you! you must surely check out their makeup brushes. i never imagined this post would be received with so much familiarity!
farah, aren't their palettes just amazing? their kits are the best i've seen across all brands.
The brushes too amazing Rima, and they are quite economical too! I read the comments above and it seems like a very good brand. I hope they plan to come to India soon :D
Gr8 pics & review Rima :D
thank you tanveer! :D
Rima, what are other favs of urs in that brand? I got one 22 K lipstick (the cubic gold casing in 02 Velvet Rose, gorgeous bubble gum pink with gold flecks.Im intending to get some of their eyeshadows and lipstick.Pls suggest some ;)
farah, besides the brushes i got a nail block for my nails. i also got a free lip gloss and eye pencil. the lip gloss is non sticky and long lasting. the pencil is intensely packed with pigment, but a bit difficult to sharpen. besides these, i have not tried anything else.
why don't you go ahead and try their products? let us know about your experiences. i am sure there are many women out there who will benefit from it. sadly mikyajy isn't available in india or i would have gone back for more.
lilybiscuit, somehow i missed your comment earlier. i dug those photos out from the internet. i am sure a lot of women will benefit if their website starts selling online!
hey!! i would like to know the price for the beauty basic small box.. kindly help me with that..
i'm sorry but i have no idea about prices of products other than those mentioned in this post :)
Hi
I discovered skin fx whilst holidaying in Ras Al Khamimah, I have since moved to the States and have tried in vain to get the product shipped to the States. Do you know any store or company that will ship to the states. Thanks.
i wish i could help you keith! i have no idea about any such company.
Hey Rima i got the 17 brush set from mikyajy and i love it.I also got the sabaya black liner pencil, a lipgloss, an eyeshadow and a makeup bag free with my purchase so am all happy happy and thnx to u i got introduced to this brand.
i got the sabaya black pencil for free with my purchase. it was more like a kohl pencil. glad you got to explore the brand!
The name of the brand annoys me and they are overpriced!!
i'm concernd that the brushes may be made of pig hair!?
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