Product Review, Swatches and Photos: Lakme 9 to 5 Insta Light Instant Glow Creme (With Sunscreen)

Hey Everyone!

Today I'm going to do a quick review of a new product launched by Lakme called Insta Light Instant Glow Creme (With Sunscreen), under the 9 to 5 banner.

Product Price: INR 149/- for 40 gms of product 

Product Photos:

List of Ingredients:

How to Apply: 

My Thoughts on the Product:

Lakme has been coming out with new products quite regularly and the latest is the Insta Light Instant Glow Creme (With Sunscreen). Its a product pitched for Indian summers. It is said to contain pearl and mineral powders to give a luminous glow to the skin. It does not claim to hide blemishes or even out the skin tone.

The product comes in a silver coloured, plastic, soft tube with pink accents. The tube comes packed in  cardboard box in the same colour coordinates.

The product itself is is pale pink in colour. The texture is quite creamy but does not feel oily. It has a floral scent which disappears after a while. I applied it straight after cleansing my face. I could immediately feel a mattifying effect on my skin. But it was not uncomfortable. I could definitely see a radiance on my face on application, from the pearl and mineral powders. This is not really a product for ladies with dry skin. However, if you prime your face with some moisturiser before applying this creme, it should work. It works on my combination to oily skin.

The product did not hide any blemishes or marks. To be fair, it does not claim to do so. However, it did bring a noticeable glow on my face. The effect lasted for about 3 hrs outside of an AC. It worked on my dusky complexion (MAC NC 43), but I'm not sure sure how it will work on darker skin tones.

The product package mentiones sunscreen, but does not give any SPF number or PA+ signage. So I'm not entirely sure how long one could wear it in the sun without getting a tan.

It is a very reasonably priced product and at this price point, I think its a great product for school and college goers, however, I will suggest you wear a good sunscreen underneath, when going out.

Before Application

Applying only on the right side of the face

Discernible difference between the left (no product) and right (with product)

Side with product

Side without product

Pros:

1. Reasonable price
2. Fuss-free packaging
3. Does as promised, gives a mild glow to the skin
4. Suitable for oily skinned beauties
5. Did not leave a white cast on my skin
6. Has Sunscreen
7. Does not make tall claims
8. Great product for students on a budget.

Cons:

1. Not sure how it will work on darker skin tones.
2. Does not mention SPF or PA+ factors
3. Mainly meant for oily skin. May be uncomfortable on dry skin

Overall Score: 4/5. Within this price point, I think Lakme has done a good job.  The only reason why I have given it -1 is because it does not mention the SPF/PA+.

Did you find this review helpful? Have you used this product? What did you think? Please leave your comments in the comments section below.

Till next time......

Think and Stay Beautiful!!

LOTD: Soft,Romantic, Spring/Valentine's Day Look

Hey Everyone!

I can smell spring in the air! And to celebrate that I have put together an easy soft, romantic look that can be worn during the day. You can even sport this on your Valentine's Day date!

I have paired a gold eye with soft coral lips and a hint of rose on the cheeks.

Products Used for this look:

Face: 

1. Bodyography Primer
2.  Lakme CC Cream in Bronze
3. Chambor Light and Sheer Skin Highlighter
4. Faces Vanishing Act Concealer
5. City Color Cheek Stain

Eyes:

1. LaSplash Eye Primer
2. Beauty UK Eyeshadow Collection (I have used the highlighter, Gold and Bronze shades)
3.  Florelle Kajal Eye Pencil
4. Maybelline New York Volum Express Mascara

Lips:

1. Oriflame Very Me Lip Crayon in Coral
2. Maybelline New York Lip Polish in Glam 3

I did not use a liquid/gel eyeliner to maintain the overall soft look.
 

I have kept the look really soft and dewy. I did not use a powder since I wanted to avoid the matte look so early on on spring (there will be enough time for that in the long Indian summers).


 So what do you think of this look? Let me know in the comments section below!

Stay Beautiful!

EOTD: A Dash of Gold

 Hey All!!

Today's look is all about speed and  convenience. With just 5 products you can look dressy. This look can be used for an outing with friends or even for a casual date with your significant other. It is really simple and can be nailed even by a beginner!

A dash of gold on the upper eyelash and lower waterline and brighten up your face in a jiffy!

Products used for this look: 

1. Lakme CC Cream in Bronze
2. Maybelline New York Clear Glow Compact in Nude Beige
3. Elle 18 Liquid Liner in Blackout
4. COLOR ME Waterproof Eye Liner Pencil in Gold
5. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Toast of New York (#95)

So what are your thoughts about this look? Let me know in the comments section below.

LOTD: End of Durga Puja 2014

Hi All!

Well Pujas ended yesterday and I was so exhausted that I just couldn't manage to put up this post the day before.

Last day of Puja means bidding farewell to the Goddess. And when a married daughter prepares to leave her natal home after too brief a visit, Her family showers her with blessings and good wishes by gifting her various auspicious gifts celebrating her married status.

The Goddess's Shringar is done by rubbing two beetle leaves on her cheeks (an effective beauty treatment). Then sindur or red vermillion (the most powerful symbol of a married woman among Hindus) is applied to her forehead and the parting of her hair. She is then blessed with durva grass and unhusked paddy (both, symbols of fertility). Finally she is offered sweets, signifying the sweetness of marital life.

This ritual is performed only by married women. After this is done, the women offer sindurto each other as a celebration of marital life and wishing each other a long and happy marriage (ward off widowhood on the other hand,since it is considered the highest misfortune that can befall a woman,among Hindus).

I was unable to click any of my pics here so I'm using photos which I found on the net. The references are given.

http://www.durgapujo.com/show_image.php?x=531

https://www.flickr.com/photos/41758168@N06/3966923362/

Boron Dala

By Sammyabrata Mallik (Google+)

http://www.genesisartgallery.in/work_details.asp?txtid_workDetails=937

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20121029/nation.htm

I chose to keep my look simple for the day. Not too much makeup since most of it would get covered in sindur. I stuck to the traditional colours of white and red but the outfit was more modern. For the makeup, I applied a wash of the plum shade with a hint of bronze shimmer (Cameleon Eyeshadow Palette). Black eyeliner on the top lashline with a dash of white completed the eye. For the lips I lined them with NYX Slim Pencil in Chocolat and glossed over with Sally Hansen Lip Gloss in Sunset

Products Used for Makeup:

1. Bodyography Foundation Primer in Clear
2. Lakme CC Cream in Bronze
3. Faces Canada Concealer Stick in Medium
4. Maybelline New York Clear Glow Pressed Powder in Nude Beige
5. Beauty UK Blush in Rustic Peach
6. Cameleon Eyeshadow Palette
7. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
8. Lakme Eyeconic Kajal in White
9. NYX Slim Pencil in Chocolat
10. Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Gloss in Sunset

This brings to an end my Durga Puja 2014 Series. What did you think of the various looks? Let me know through your comments in the box below.

Take Care!

LOTD: Ashtami Morning

Hi Everyone!

Well, here's my look for  Ashtami Morning of Durga Puja. I decided to go all traditional. Ashtami, traditionally, is the most important day of the festival. 

The story of Durgashtami

• Goddess kali culminated from the forehead of Devi Durga on this day and killed Mahishasur — the king of Demons and his associates—Chanda and Munda.
• On this day, Mother Durga annihilated Bhairo Nath, an evil 'tantric', in the form of Vaishno Devi. This incident leads to the history of establishment of the pilgrimage of Vaishno devi and it is said that the famous Bhairo nath temple lies at the site where the head of Bhairo Nath fell after being cut off by the Goddess.

Rituals Associated with Durgashtami

• On this day, all the weapons and artillery that were used for killing Mahishasur by Goddess Durga are worshipped along with the enchanting of mantras. This ritual is known as Astra puja.
• During the worship of the Mother, the eight avatars of Durga called Ashtanayikas are also worshipped which include Brahmani, Indrani, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Kameshwari, Maheshwari and Chamunda.
• 64 Yoginis who are considered the Devi's associates are also worshipped.
• On this day, the deity is worshipped as Goddess Gauri. To observe this, nine small virgin girls are worshipped, their feet are washed and they are offered halwa (a sweet disg made of semolina, milk, ghee and nuts), puri and kheer a part of the ritual.
• Durgashtami ends with the Sandhi Puja that ushers the next day Mahanavami.

So, I decided, traditional was the way to go. Wearing a sari was a foregone conclusion. 

For my makeup I decided to go with a neutral smokey eye a long with bright red lips. 

Products used for Today's Makeup:

1.  Bodyography Foundation Primer in Clear
2. Lakme CC Cream in Bronze
3. Faces Canada Concealer
4. Maybelline New York Clear and Glow Compact in Nude Beige
5. Beauty UK Blush in Rustic Peach
6. MUA Bronzer Mosaiz in Sunkissed (02)
7. Florelle Kohl in Black
8. Oriflame Eye Shadow Palette in Nude and Greys
9. Maybelline Hyper Curl Volum Mascara
10. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
11. Tommy G Woman Dual Lip Colour in #7

 

So what do you think? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section below.

LOTD: Saptami Evening

Hey Again!

Now for the Evening Look!

I love wearing Saris and because the evenings are far more pleasant in terms of weather I decided to go traditional.

 Products Used for Makeup:

1. Bodyography Foundation Primer in Clear
2.  Maybelline NewYork Clear and Glow BB Stick
3. Faces Canada Concealer Stick
4. Maybelline New York Clear and Glow Compact
5. Cameleon Eyeshadow Palette (marked shades)
6.  Deborah Milano Eye Shadow in Cappuchino
7. Avon Glimmerstick in Sparkling Green
8. Lakme Eyeconic Kajal in White
9. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
10. Maybelline New York Hyper Curl Volum Mascara
11. MUA Bronzer Mosaic in Sunkissed (02)
12. Beauty UK Blush in Rustic Peach
13. Coloressence Highlighter
14. Makeover Lip Pencil in Brown
15. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Toast of New York (#95)

Share your thoughts with me in the Comments section below.

Hope you are all enjoying the Pujas!!

LOTD: Saptami: Morning

Hey All!

As Saptami draws to a close, let me quickly share with you my morning look.

Its still very warm in Delhi, so I decided to go light and casual, so I ditched the Sari and went for a short kurti teamed with a pair of palazzo pants. I kept the makeup light with only a haze of blue around my eyes.

 Products Used for Makeup:

1.  Bodyography Foundation Primer Clear
2. Lakme CC Cream
3. Faces Canada Concealer stick in medium
4. Maybelline New York Clear and Glow Compact in Nude Beige
5. MUA Bronzer Mosaic in Sunkissed (02)
6. Maybelline New York Blush in Pink
7. Cameleon Eyeshadow Palette
8. Avon Glimmerstick in Midnight Blu
9. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
10. Davis Lip Pencil in Pink
11. Be Chic in Chestnut
12. Maybelline New York Hyper Curl Volum Mascara

So what do you think of this look? Write your comments below!