LOTD: Day-Time Glowing Makeup

Happy New Year Dear Readers!!

Lets start the New year with a fresh make-up look that you can wear to the number of garden parties/ barbecues you'll be attending this winter (in warmer locations). It is a soft, neutral look. The sun is not too forgiving if you slap on too much colour on your face. Besides, the winter sun does bring out a soft blush on your cheeks, irrespective....

Products Used for this Look:

1. Spawake BB Cream in 02 Natural Glow
2. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Illuminating Concealer (Under eyes)
3. Maybelline Clear Glow Compact Powder in 02 Nude Beige (for setting concealer)
4. Lakme Eyeconic Eye pencil in Brown (Apply thickly and smudge with an ear bud)
5. Deborah Milano 24 Ore Velvet in Cappuccino(for the crease of the eye)
6. Oriflame Pure Colour Eyeshadow palette in Nude and Grey (shade marked 1 applied all over lids,shade marked 2 applied on the brow-bone and inner corner of the eye, then blended in well)
7. Maybelline the Falsies Volum Express Mascara
8. Make Up Academy Mosaic Bronzer in Shade 2 Sunkissed Glow 
9. City Color Blush in Coral
10. Revlon Highlighting Palette in 020 Rose Glow
11. Oriflame Very Me Lip Crayon in Coral (lip liner)
12. Maybelline Lip Polish in Glam 3

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

Think and Stay Beautiful!

Product Review: Lakme CC Complexion Care Cream in Bronze

 Hi All!

Today I am reviewing the Lakme CC Complexion Care Cream in Bronze. I have been using it for about a month. It is somewhere between a BB Cream and a foundation.I am reasonably satisfied with this product. I wouldn't say completely thrilled, since you need to work a little hard to really blend in this product into your skin.
 Product Price: INR 250/- for 30 ml of product.

This Product comes in two shades, Beige (for fair to wheatish tone) and Bronze (for deeper skin tones). Even though the shade palette is limited, it can suit a wide variety of Indian skin tones.

Packaging:

It comes in a dual packaging of a metallic red outer carton and a glowy, flesh toned tube with a silver coloured cap. The dispenser is a tiny hole on the top of the tube. It is slightly difficult to control the amount of product dispensed. If too much comes out, there is no way you can put it back in. Some brands have come out with pump tubes, maybe Lakme can consider that. Trial and error will help you figure how much of the product you need. Even a nozzle would be better then the product can be dotted over the face directly, rather than on the back of the palm and then lifting the product from there on to the face. It will limit skin contact and slow down formula disintegration due to contact with the oils present on the skin of our hands.

Product Claim: 

 How to use:

 

List of Ingredients: 

My Experience with the Product:

The Product is neither too runny or too creamy and spreads well over the skin. It gives medium coverage and if you have obvious blemishes, just take a tiny bit, and dab it over the area with your finger till it blends in. There is no need for a concealer.

I have oily skin, however , on first application, the finish was quite dry, I was wondering if I needed any moisturising prior to application. But within minutes, I could see the product adjusting to a more comfortable state of matte without being drying. However, if you have very oily skin, you can set this cream with a touch of pressed or loose powder. The product does not feel cakey and sits like second skin. It does not settle into pores and lines of the skin. However, it takes about a minute and a half to blend the product in well. I have tried it with a foundation brush, a foundation sponge and my hands. A regular foundation brush doesn't really do the job well. Using the sponge was quite efficient if you do not mind the sponge soaking in a lot of the product. It blended well with my fingers.  Beauties with dry skin will have to moisturise their skin before application.

The product does not oxidise on my skin ( i typically wear the product for about 6 hrs in a day. However, after about 2-3 hrs in the dry summer heat of Delhi, I could see the shine on my t-zone. I just blot it up with some tissue paper and I'm good to go. In more humid weather, I blot more often and apply some pressed powder.

Though I am prone to acne, this product did not upset my skin. That makes me happy.

It is easy to clean up with a regular face wash or cleanser.

At this price point, I think this is a brilliant product! Great for students on a budget, or even a great substitute for a regular foundation-concealer-powder regime, when you are rushed and short on time.

This is my current go-to product for rushed mornings............ which is the case with me more often than not!

Product Swatch: 

 

After Blending

Pros:
1. 2 shades can cover a fairly wide range of skin tones.
2. Attractive packaging
3. Good product consistency
4. Spreads well over face.
5. Medium coverage.
6. Can double up as concealer over minor skin flaws like light pigmentation, freckles, acne marks as soon as the pimple dries up...
7. Does not oxidise too quickly.
8.Gives a matte finish without drying out.
9. Does not settle into pores and lines on the skin.
10.Did not cause any major break out on my skin.
11. Great price-point.
12. Decent SPF 20

Cons:
1. The dispenser can be better to control the amount of product needed. A pump or even nozzle would be better.
2. Dry skinned beauties will need to moisturise skin before application.
3. One shade on each side of the spectrum can be added to cover more skin tones.
4.. Formula may break down sooner on very oily skin or during extremely humid weather, but I suppose we can't get everything at this price point.

Product Rating: 4/5, the score loses half a point because of the dispenser, or lack of one.

Will I buy this product again? Yes if nothing better comes in its place.

Product Launch:L'Or Lumiere from L'Oreal Paris, India

Sonam Kapoor recently unveiled the make up collection for the Festival de Cannes 2014 - L'Or Lumiere - by cosmetics major L'Oreal Paris. The looks have been created by L’Oréal Paris Beauty Expert, Namrata Soni.


The L'Or Lumiere collection is inspired by the purest of the elements, 'Gold' and the coming of the spring season.

Products in the L’Oreal Paris L’Or Lumiere collection are laced with vivid hues and beautiful undertones of radiant gold. This collection includes the Vivacious Moist Matte lipsticks, Super Liner Gel Matic eye liners, Infallible Mono eye shadows and Color Riche Nail Colors. The products have been hand-picked to match the grandeur that this Festival showcases. 
 
Speaking about the range and the exceptional looks, Sonam Kapoor said, 'Every year I look forward to Cannes because of the exceptional makeup and looks that L'Oreal Paris launches.'
'I am really excited about the L'Or Lumiere collection as it embodies two of my favourite makeup trends – neo gold and brights! Namrata has done a fabulous job on the three looks and I'm quite excited to showcase these trends on a global platform.'

Namrata Soni, L’Oréal Paris Beauty Expert said, “L’Oreal Paris has always crafted products that accentuate the grace and elegance of the modern Indian women.  L’Or Lumière is a revelation in itself that takes the concept of style and beauty to a whole new level. I thoroughly enjoyed creating the looks using the L’Or Lumière collection. The products are a fine representation of glamour, elegance and will certainly heighten the allure of any look.”

The L’Oréal Paris L’Or Lumière Collection is available across all L’Oréal Paris Boutiques.
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Neo-Gold

At the Launch

Matte has never been so rich! L’Oreal Paris launches a revolutionary new range of lipsticks – Color Riche Moist Matte, with pure pigments that deliver intense luscious color for a full 6 hours in 12 irresistible shades of pure indulgence. It is enriched with new Light Illium complex for a rich matte effect, velvet fusion capsules and Ultra Gliding Shine oils to provide a smooth and silky application and Jojoba oil to give absolute hydration for up to 4 hours. The product is priced at Rs. 899 


 



L’Oreal Paris introduces its first gel eye liner in a Twist Up pen format – L’Oreal Paris Super Line Gel Matic. The product is created with an exclusive formulation of ingredients and is designed to last for up to 12 hours giving an intense matte colour pay off.  The product has a pen-precision for a super easy application, the intensity of a gel and is totally smudge proof. Comes in five rich, luxurious shades and is priced at Rs. 395 
 

Of the three I like L'Or Sunset and Passion of Red. I do not care much for the Neo-Gold.

Which look do you like the most? Let me know!!

Looks are being created for Aishwarya Rai Bacchan and Freida Pinto. Will let you know as soon as I get my hands on their pics.

I am most excited about the Twist-up Gel eye liner!!
What about you?

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 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..............