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Product Review: La Splash Nail Polish Sparkling Rose

A very quick review of a nail polish that came in my Fab Bag. Click on www.fabbag.com  to get yours. La Splash is a US based brand which started in 2002

The brand has a large variety of Nail colours. You can see all the information Here.

It is a 9ml bottle of MRP INR 500/-
My Experience with this product:
I was quite thrilled to see this bottle of Nail Polish in my December Fab Bag. and quickly removed my existing nail paint to wear this. Its a lovely rose pink with pretty large glitter particles, almost 1 mm in diameter. These glitter particles are in colours of the rainbow.
When I put on the first thin coat, it looked more like a transparent nail polish with some scattered glitter particles. Then I put on a thicker coat by letting some of the polish run off the brush on to my nails. This gave a truer effect. However the very next day a chunk of the nail polish came off one of the nails, and more chips fell off over the next two or three days.  When I finally wanted to remove it my regular Lakme nail polish remover was quite useless against it. I finally had to get some spirit from the Chemistry Lab to get off , but that too required a lot of effort. Finally I had to scrape it off with a nail file!!!
Pros:
1. Nice colour
2. Lot of glitter particles. So good for those who like some bling!
3. May be used as part of nail art.
Cons:

1. Very expensive for a not so long-lasting nail polish. At INR 500/- for 9 ml!
2. Doesn't last long, starts chipping the very next day.
3. Very tough to remove, so hurts your nails.
4. Too much product needed to get a good colour pay-off.

Product Rating: 2/5
Will I buy this product again?
Are you kidding? I can get far better nail polishes for less than half the price!!
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Product Review: Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Polish Glam 14

Today I will review a beautiful lip product from the Maybelline stables. It is called Colour Sensational Lip Polish. It is a 3-in-1 product which includes a lip balm, lip gloss and a lipstick rolled into one.
Company claims:

Liquid color balm by Color Sensational A TRIO of CONCENTRATES:

1.Potent Color Extracts: Pure saturated color pigments that provide deep intense color like a lipstick. 2.Concentrated Liquid Balm: Moisturizing Liquid Conditioning Balm gets the lips ready for Intensely Rich color. Gives a soft Cushiony feel & care to the lips.

3.Glossy Shine Serum: Built-in glossy top-coat, that makes lips look fuller & more luscious. Specially designed Leaf-shaped applicator which makes application quick & precise.

It comes in a transparent plastic cuboid container with a silver colour cap. The actual inner tube which contains the product is shaped like a lipstick, which looks very cute. It comes with a leaf shaped applicator.

Price: INR 450/-
Quantity: 5 ml
My Experience with the Product:
I had heard about this product from a friend and thought I would try it out. So I went to the Maybelline counter and asked the sales assistant for the product. The product has 16 shades, names starting with Glam 1 through Glam 16. It ranged from the nude to very high colour saturation with corals, plums, reds, pinks and browns. I picked up two shades Glam 6 and Glam 14. Glam 6 is a deep plum (I will put up pics in a couple of days). Here I will be reviewing Glam 14.
It is a lovely peachy nude with a light hint of pink. The formula is slightly sticky but not irritatingly so. It sits quite lightly on the lips. The sheer colour pay-off is good, but I think it will look different on different people due to the natural lip-colour of different people. The overall effect is beautiful. The colour and shine lasted for about 5 hrs through my evening coffee and dinner. But after 6 hrs first the gloss and then the colour began to fade. However, my lips did not feel dry or chapped. This product needs to be used along with a lip liner or else it may bleed along the tiny folds along the lips.

Glam 14

Glam 14

Glam 6

Glam 6

Glam 13

Glam 13

Pros:

1. Great colour pay-off.
2. Good lip coverage.
3. Good formula, not too sticky or heavy on the lips
4. Long-lasting.
5. Good price

Cons:

1. Compared to L'oreal Shine Caresse Lip Gloss, it has a slightly heavier and stickier formula. But nothing I can't handle.
2. transfers on to cups when drinking.

Product Rating: 4.75/5
Will I buy this product again? Yes! Though in a different shade. Highly recommended for those who like high gloss lip colours!

Have you used this product? How did you like it? Let me know if you like the review by leaving a comment below!!
Bye! Be Beautiful!!

Product Launch: L'Oreal Paris: Revitalift Laser X3

L'Oreal Paris India has launched a new Anti Ageing Product called Revitalift Laser X3.

Company Claim:

The Revitalift Laser X3 range includes the ‘Renewing Anti-Aging Serum’ and ‘New Skin Anti-Aging Cream’ both of which are infused with superior anti-aging technology. The range is designed to provide the radiance of a skin peel and results similar to laser anti-aging treatments.

Product Benefits
- 3% Pro Xylane: A molecule of natural origin sourced from Beechwood. It is a powerful anti-ageing molecule to stimulate and strengthen the support fibres of the skin.
- LHA: Gently exfoliates to reveal a smooth and even skin tone.
- Ceramide Pro: Ceramide Pro are lipids essential to the skin to maintain its structure, retain moisture and regain the skin’s bounciness

 The Eye Cream has yet to be launched here in India

 You can buy the product Here at Nykaa.com

Product Review:) Naked by Lisa Hayden Potion Lotion

Hi!
Today we'll do a quick look at this new product I got. Its called Naked by Lisa Hayden Potion Lotion. It came in my January Fab Bag. You can get it here

  It comes in a transparent glass jar with a golden screw cap and lettering. There is a little note about the product, on handmade paper attached to the neck of the jar with a thin jute string. Gives it a nice homey touch.
As you can see the little note tells you something about the product and its usage

 

This is how Fab Bag describes this product:

I got a 30 gram jar which is priced at INR 310/-

If you notice, the product has to be used within 3 months of manufacture (though the Fab Bag description says 6 months), since there are supposed to be no preservatives in the product.

List of Ingredients and their benefits:

1.  Aloe Vera: good for sunburns and acne, lightens stretch marks. Great moisturiser, fughts skin ageing. 
2. Alpha Tocopherol (Vit E) oil: Because of its antioxidant activity, vitamin E helps combat the damaging effects on your skin of free radicals, which come from various sources including pollution, UV radiation, poor nutrition, and as a result of aging.
3. Rosehip oil:contains:
   - linoleic acid (omega- 6 fatty acid) which can play a role in the structure of the membranes of the cells
   - oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid) which is considered as keeping skin supple and moist
   - linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) is a good skin moisturiser
   - antioxidants, beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamin C, which are important for protection from free radical damage
4. Persea Americana (avocado) oil:
   rich in vitamins A, D and E, lecithin, as well as potassium - known as the youth mineral. It is also high in sterolins, which are reputed to reduce age spots reduce age spots, help heal sun damage and scars. It is the sterolins (also called plant steroids) in the oil that helps to soften the skin and imparts a superior moisturizing effect.
5. Geranium oil: is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic
6. Lavender oil: antiviral, bacterial and anti-inflammatory, calming
   

What the product looks like: It is a thick white lotion. It is not hard like the consistency of Boroplus, nor is it too runny.It has a light and fluffy texture. It has a light fresh floral fragrance which I quite like.

Product swatch:

 

This is how it looks immediately after blending in. But the lotion gets absorbed pretty quickly into the skin .

My experience with the product:

The Jar is nice and compact and the product does not leak out. It has a nice soft floral scent which I like. The product is light and absorbs easily into my skin. and does not look oily. It has not caused me to break out either, so that's good!

Pros:

1. No chemical preservatives

2. Nice fragrance

3. Good texture

4. Does not leave skin feeling oily and loaded
5. Good leak-proof packaging, understated looks.

Cons:
1. Bit expensive
2. Short shelf-life

Overall Rating:
4.75/5. This product loses marks more due the cost factor than anything else. The greatest thing about this product is that it has no chemical based preservatives!!

Will I buy this product again? YES

Product Rview: Mary Kay® Extra Emollient Night

This pic is from the Mary Kay website (my product sample was very small and I was having trouble photographing it)

Today I am going to review a product sample (11 grams) that I received in my Velvette Bag, now called Fabbag. It is the Mary Kay Extra Emolient Night Cream.

Let us first look at what the brand says about this product:

Helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in very dry areas.

• Excellent for dry patches, especially on hands, elbows and feet.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.
• Non-comedogenic (will not clog pores).
• Hypoallergenic.

Factors like temperature, humidity, age and hormones can upset the skin’s moisture balance. Experts recommend optimal moisturization for all skin types to leave skin soft, smooth and youthful-looking. Mary Kay® Extra Emollient Night Cream, a fragrant, translucent moisturizing cream, helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in dry areas. It is excellent for dry patches, especially on hands, elbows and feet.

Application Tips

• Apply a small amount to clean skin after your regular moisturizer as needed (only use in the evening).
• For added hydration, dampen skin with water prior to applying.

How It Works

Mary Kay® Extra Emollient Night Cream forms a protective shield to minimize moisture evaporation and allow increased hydration of dry areas, especially hands, elbows, knees and feet.

Key Ingredients

• Petrolatum is an emollient that helps to maintain the soft, smooth and supple appearance of the skin.

Product price: INR: 868/- approx. for  60 grams of product

 Product Swatches:

After Blending

My Experience:

When I first saw the product in my Velvette/Fab Bag, I thought it was a night cream for the face!! When I opened the tube and squeezed some product out, I was a bit puzzled........ looked somewhat like vaseline. I then visited the Brand website and found the above description. Hmmmmmmm........ it really is petroleum jelly.... Guess what the Key ingredient PETROLATUM is defined by dictionaries thus:  

petrolatum (ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm)

n

(Elements & Compounds) a translucent gelatinous substance obtained from petroleum; used as a lubricant and in medicine as an ointment base and protective dressing. Also called: mineral jelly or petroleum jelly.

 

Pros: 

1. All the benefits of petroleum jelly  

 

Cons:

1. Really overpriced for being just that, Petroleum jelly 

 

Product rating: 2/5, really only because it works just as well as Vaseline or any other brand of petroleum jelly. It loses 3 points for being so expensive!!

Will I buy this product? I've got my fav Vaseline, why should I bother with this?

Do you agree? let me know!

 

Product Review:Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

Hi All, time for some make up reviews.......

Today I am going to review:

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Product Claim:

• Air–whipped mousse. Matte perfection. Air–soft feel.

• Revolutionary whipped formula provides an air – soft, perfect matte finish coverage, with a weightless feel.

• Color pigments offer superior coverage.

• Blends effortlessly for a soft, natural – looking, even – toned result.

• Rs. 600 for 18 grams of product

My Experience:

I picked up this foundation from one of the Maybelline counters at a mall. The product comes in 5 different variants to suit different skin tones. The Sales Assistant (SA),suggested the Pure Beige Medium 2 would suit me. I wanted to try out the 2 shades next to this one but she insisted that Pure beige was the one. Indeed when she blended the product into my inner wrist, it blended in quite well (my kids were kind of going crazy in the background, so I didn't look too closely........should have). I happily bought the jar. As you can see in the picture that this comes in a heavy glass jar, that looks much larger than the actual product it contains.

Couple of days later I had a programme at my work place and I took it along with me so that I could apply it on my face just before the prog. Oh boy!! was I in for a shock!! I had this ghastly greyish cast on my face.......eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkk!! I had to wash it all off and manage with my Somi's Mint Moisturiser and compact.

The product had filled into the pores and cracks in the skin and looked horrendous!! Look!!

Can you see how the product got stuck on my nose?? well you might say that those are white-heads... then check this:

Can you see how the product kind of seeps into the cracks in the skin of my inner wrist?? It just refuses to blend in properly!!

Product Swatch

 Initially when I saw the white cast on my face, I thought that the SA has given me the wrong shade. But when i tried it on my inner wrist, which is fairer than my face ............ but no luck. The product was wrong for me. Despite the white cast, it gives very poor coverage to skin imperfections.

Pros:

1. Nice, Sturdy packaging, easy to carry around in a purse.

2. Probably meant for younger skin with few imperfections.

3. Did not cause any skin irritation or break-out.

Cons (for me):

1. Didn't blend into my skin at all.

2. The product got stuck in the skin crevices.

3. Therefore leaves a white cast

4. hardly any coverage.

5. Overpriced for what it fails to do!!

Product Rating: 1/5. 1 because it just might be good for someone somewhere. Really my Rs. 600 down the drain!

Will I buy it again? Should I??

If you have used the product, tell me about your experience..............