Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick: Swatches

Hi Everyone!

Matte lipsticks are the latest rage and all known and lesser known brands are joining the bandwagon. The latest entrant has been Avon India. They have launched 10 shades in pinks browns and reds,under the name True Color Perfectly Matte. In today's post I'm showing you the colour swatches. I'll do a detailed review only after I have had a chance to try them out some more.

This range claims to be more matte than MAC, but, since I have not tried the MAC lipsticks, I cannot really comment on that. 

However, this product won't burn a hole in your pocket. It is priced at INR 479/-, currently the brand is offering an introductory 25% discount. So you get it for INR 359/-.

In Natural Light

In Natural Light

Under Florescent Lighting

Under Florescent Light

That's a fair range of colours, however there are some  shades which will not suit a fair number of India skin tones.

Shades I Like from this Range:

Mauve Matters
Ruby Kiss 
Vibrant Melon
Coral Fever
Splendidly Fuschia
Red Supreme 
Chocolate Crush

Shades which may not suit Indian Skin Tones:

Au Naturel would be almost invisible on most of us
Ideal Lilac
Electric Pink


So which ones do you like?

See you later........!!

LOTD: Shimmery Wine Pink Eyes with Matte Pink Lips

Hey Readers!

Here's another look, easy to create, as all my looks are. This time I did a wine pink eye with a matte pink lip. Its an easy day look. I am never comfortable with heavy layers of makeup. I was dressing in a hurry to meet some old friends, and I liked how it turned out, so I decided to share this look with you all.

Products Used for This Look:

1. L'Oreal Paris Base Magique Transforming Smoothing Primer
2. SeaSoul HD Finish CC Cream
3. Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Honey
4. Maybelline New York Clear Glow All-in-One Compact in 02 Nude Beige
5. Maybelline New York Diamond Glow by EyeStudio Eye Shadow in 02 Wine Pink
6. Maybelline New York The Colossal Eyeliner Pen in Black
7. Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner pencil in Amaretto (to lightly line my lower lashline)
8. Rimmel London VolumeFlash Scandaleyes Mascara
9. MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Sunkissed Glow
10. Makeup Revolution London Vivid Blush Lacquer in Heat
11. Chambor Sheer and Light Highlighting lotion
12. Avon Extra Lasting Lipstick inn Ravishing Rose

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

Think and Stay Beautiful!

Empties Post: September 2015

Hey Everyone!

Sorry for this delayed post, but too much was going on in my life, ranging from corrections to report cards, from eye treatments to makeup workshops.... 

So, let me just plough in, straight off the bat!

Here's this month's empties...

Khadi Scrub Lotion Fruit Rub is not really meant for the face since the scrub granules were quite large. Though the particles were rounded, I preferred to use it as a body scrub. Its quite heavy on aloe vera so really boosted moisture in the skin. After using it, the skin felt clean and comfortable. There was actually no need to apply any lotion after this scrub. I liked the rose fragrance of this scrub too. Its definitely worth buying again!

Avon Smile Roll On Anti-Antiperspirant Deodorant: Sadly, Avon Has stopped making this variant of the roll-on deo. I loved its fresh orange-y fragrance. If it was available, I would not use any other roll-on deo! 

Somi's Glow Mint Moisturiser: This was quite a good product! With excellent humectant properties, this moisturiser worked very well for my oily skin in the dry summers of Delhi. Though its application made my facial skin sweat, it worked more like a sauna. And its effect was visible to people around me who complimented me on my glowing skin. 

Avon Simply Pretty Color Me Pretty Nail Enamel in Cherry Red: A lovely bright red, I hesitated to wear on my finger nails, bit often applied to my toe-nails. Loved how it made my feet look so dressy! I like the fact that its a small bottle of 5 ml only. You can finish the bottle before the product dries out!

Himalaya Kajal (Kohl): Himalaya is a trusted brand in India and I have been using their kajal/kohl for many years. I have lost count of how many of these I have used till the last bit! But of course I have bought another already!

Dresser looking a bit more organised, but there has been an influx of new stuff as well. More about that, later...

Think and Stay Beautiful!

LOTD: Gold and Copper

Hello Everyone!

Here is a quick and easy look you can create for day-time wear. It is soft enough to be almost neutral, but it does add a dash of something in your daily look.

Products Used For This Look

1. Bodyography Foundation Primer
2. ColorBar BB Cream in  002 Honey Glaze
3. Faces Vanishing Act Concealer Stick in medium
4. Maybelline All-in-One Compact in 02 Nude Beige
5. BeautyUK Blush in Rustic Peach
6. Make Up Revolution Eyeshadow Palette in Redemption Palette Hot Smoked ( Gold Shade as the base colour of the lids.
7. Elle 18 Liquid Eyeliner in Blackout
8. Himalaya Kajal in Black
9. Avon Extralasting lipstick in Carribean Copper
10. BeChic Lip gloss in Chestnut

You can substitute all these products with what you have with you. Have fun creating this look! And share the fun you had in the comments section below!

Think and Stay Beautiful!

Product Review: Avon Metallic Effects Nail Enamel in Jade Reflection

Hi Everyone!

Today I am reviewing a new nail polish launched by Avon India. Avon has a wide selection of nail paints at different price points. The new Metallic Effects range has just been launched in August 2015. It comes in five shades namely, Jade Reflection, Icy Purple, Foiled Chrome, Arctic Steel and Copper Gleam. Of these, I am reviewing the shade Jade Reflection. Let us see how the product fared on me...

Product Claim:

Avon's Metallic Effects Nail Enamel comes with

• Ultra Reflective Mirror Shine Finish
• Intense Metallic Polish
• Chip Resistant

Product Price: INR 249/- for 8ml

 My Take on the Product

The Avon Metallic Effects Nail Enamel comes in a rectangular glass bottle with a black plastic cap. The brush has a good thickness and helps apply the product smoothly. The formula of the product itself is excellent. It is not thin and runny like many nail polishes. It is comfortably thick and gives true colour and opaque finish in one application. For the swatches here I have applied only one coat. I'm not so sure of the mirror finish, but its definitely has a beautiful metallish sheen to it. It really does catch the eye!

The product lasted well on my nails. Considering I had applied only one coat and no top coat, I could see fading on the tips after 4 days of wear. That too was quite imperceptible and would be visible on close and careful scrutiny. There was no chipping for almost 6 days. So, I would say, the product comes good on its promise.

All the colours in this range are really pretty. I know I will pick up more shades in this range.

Pros:

1. Good packaging.
2. Good brush, helps in smooth application.
3. Few shades, but each one is really nice.
4. True colour and opacity in one coat.
5. Lasts for a good 4 days before fading at the tips.
6. No chipping for 6 days.

Cons:

1. I would have loved a lower price point..

Overall Verdict: 4.8/5. I've loved this Nail Enamel. And I'm buying more shades!!

Have you used Avon Metallic Effects Nail Enamel? Did you like it? Let me know in the comments section below..