Bhumika is a Chartered Accountant by profession but a Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger by passion..blogging since 10 plus years, isn't that a proof enough ? :D
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ShopBopBuy More Save More Sale is back! It’s for 5 days this time and again sale is valid on both full priced and sale items.
Sale details:
Start – Tuesday, February 27th 2018 @ 7:00 AM EST, i.e. it started 5.30 PM yesterday
End – Saturday, March 3rd 2018 @ 11:59 PM EST, ends on 1:00 PM on 3rd Mar
Customers will qualify for the following tiers based on their order total:
o 15% off orders of $200+
o 20% off orders of $500+
o 25% off orders of $800+
Must use Code: GOBIG18 at checkout
Brand exclusions apply.
Few brands I would recommend grabbing during the sale..
Denims, a mix of brands from Levi’s, J Brand, Citizens of Humanity and many more..
Self Portrait dresses, if you have a special occasion, a very special date night, travelling to Paris or some romantic place, you would definitely want to wear a Self Portrait dress 😀 Trust me
alice+olivia dresses and accessories, Well fit, solid coloured, classy and elegant outfits and edgy, statement making accessories.
Sam Edelman shoes and Superga sneakers, have many of them. Especially Sam Edelman shoes, if you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen them all 😀
And of course there are many more, but these you should absolutely check out.
PAC Cosmetics Face Care/Eye Care Series, Long Lasting Kohl, HD Powders, New Launches Review
Hi guys,
PAC Cosmetics has launched more products recently and still in the process of launching a few, if you don’t find something shown here online yet, it is coming up in a day or two.
You can check out all PAC Cosmetics review/swatches HERE
This time we have Studio Finish Oil Primer, Cleansing Gel, Total Clean Lip and Eye Makeup Remover, High Definition Powders, Long Lasting Kohl Pencils, Lip Pencils, Smart Tip Liquid Liner and Face Care and Eye Care Brush Series.
PAC Studio Finish Oil Primer
Claims: This studio finish oil primer is infused with jojoba oil which nourishes the skin and also gives a natural shine to the skin. Uses: prep your skin before applying your makeup with PAC studio finish oil primer. Mix some drop with your foundation or concealer for smooth and dewy effect.
The packaging is quite nice, it comes in a twist up dropper form, where you can lock the dropper from the top so that the cap doesn’t open or leak, unless unlocked. But still it is in a glass bottle and you have to be careful with it, if you are travelling with it.
It’s a light oil that gets absorbed easily into the skin, but leaves dewy, glossy skin which is not sticky/greasy. Foundation blends in much smoother on the skin and there are no dry spots/patches where foundation would cling on to the skin. You can either use it as a base or mixed in with the foundation. I definitely recommend it to people with normal to dry skin, oily skin can use it too, it won’t make your skin more oily but you can restrict the drops. You don’t need much anyway, but if you have super oily skin, then I would only recommend mattifying products and not oil based ones.
I am all about that dewy skin and I love using this! And no it doesn’t make your whole face dewy looking, you can powder on top if you prefer a matte look. Like I have an oilier T zone and I powder my T zone and it instantly looks matte.
PAC Cleansing Gel
Claims: Makeup Removal now made easier!! With our Total Cleansing Gel you can remove your makeup without leaving any residue. You simply have to follow the steps below: – Apply a good amount of cleansing gel in the area where the makeup needs to be removed. – Gently massage with the tips of your finger on the area. – Now use a tissue or a cotton pad and swipe of the gel.
This is a light gel with a bluish tint, you need to massage it on your face for about 30-40 seconds and it will melt the base makeup. Then you can simply wipe it off with a cotton round. It doesn’t irritate the skin or leave any greasy residue which happens with oils/balms. It takes off the makeup very gently and easily.
PAC Total Clean Lip & Eye Makeup Remover
Claims: This makeup remover can quickly and effectively remove all stubborn eye and lip makeup. This oil and water emulsion is infused with oils, rice and soy extracts with high-grade solution which is formulated to remove the toughest makeup
This is a bi-phased makeup remover for eyes and lips. Shake it well and take some on a cotton pad. Hold it on the eye for a few seconds for the waterproof makeup to melt down and then gently swipe the cotton pad. You can take off even waterproof mascara in 2-3 swipes. It also works really well on liquid lipsticks, because non-oil based makeup removers/micellar waters do not take off the lipstick pigment/stain from the lips.
I do use oils usually for my lips and eyes, but they are kind of heavy and sometimes blur my vision for a few hours after. I don’t prefer micellar waters for my eyes coz all micellar waters sting my eyes.
This one didn’t sting my eyes, didn’t leave any oily residue, didn’t blur my vision. This is quite good for the price, and I do recommend it, especially if you have sensitive eyes like mine and/or use waterproof makeup
PAC Long Lasting Kohl Pencils
Claims: Its creamy, long-lasting formula delivers intense colour that creates defined eye looks for all-day wear. Its available in 5 different shades. Top Tip- Use it as a kajal as well as an eye liner.
Shades Available: Skin, Coffee Brown, Forest Green, Navy Blue, Black
It’s a sharpenable pencil with a smudger behind. You can use it as an eyeliner, as a kajal on the waterline and even as an eyeshadow base or for soft, day time smokey eyes.
These are super creamy and pigmented, the swatches you see are just one swipe. Do not apply too much pressure or else the nib breaks, they are that creamy. But once set, they don’t smudge or smear much.
Black, Blue, Coffee, Green, Skin
As an eye liner on the top lash line, they stay put pretty much through the day. On the waterline, it does smudge a bit on the outer corners after 4-5 hours, like most pencils.
I love the fact that they have launched a n*de eye pencil shade, Skin, which no other Indian brand has. Lakme had launched the white one, but white looks super stark on most skin tones. This one is also a little light and on the white side, I wish it had more beige, skin like undertones. This shade would work well for fair to medium skin tones but will still be a little stark and not a perfect nude for most Indian skin tones.
I love the Coffee Brown shade, it’s a perfect everyday wear shade. And soft, brown smokey eyes with this pencil can instantly make your eyes look pretty and like you have done an elaborate eye makeup look or put in a lot of efforts 😀 Black is of course a staple for us Indians, black kajal works for all eye looks and tightlining too.
Green and Blue are good for days when you want some pop of colour in your makeup, or as an eye shadow base.
The price point, shades, qty, pigmentation, formula, all is pretty good.
PAC Lip Pencils
Claims: Our creamy lip liners extend the longevity of your lipstick & prevent your lipstick from bleeding or feathering. It’s so easy to use and glides on and sets in a few seconds. You can use our lip liners to also contour your lips to give you a pouty lip!
These are a total value for your buck! They are super long and the qty is 2g! Again sharpenable, but you don’t need to sharpen these often.
Super creamy and glide on well, they do not feel dry on the lips like some lip pencils do. You can either use these just for outling and defining your lips or as an all over colour for the base of the lipstick. If you have pigmented lips or want to wear a sheer/creamy lipstick, then a lip pencil like this will work in bringing out the actual colour of the lipstick and/or not make your lips look bare.
All three shades will work for pretty much all Indian skin tones, but in specific Natural will work for fair to medium skin tones, Coffee for medium to dark and Mauve for all.
I love the formula, the shades, the price point, highly recommend this!
Natural, Coffee, Mauve, Smart Tip Liner
PAC Smart Tip Eyeliner
MRP: Rs.450/-
Matte jet black and a felt tip, two things which I look for in an eyeliner, it has both! It doesn’t bleed, is pigmented, not watery, glides on smooth and stays well through the day.
It’s easy to apply as I prefer a felt tip and comes out a good, rich black in one swipe. I do recommend this, if you are searching for a good, matte liquid liner.
High Definition Powders
Claims: PAC high definition powder is a loose banana powder which has a coarse-grained texture which coats a silky soft feel to the skin and also absorbs oil and gives even matte finish. available in 2 shades.
It’s available in white transparent and yellow banana shade. White is a universal shade and works for everyone, banana is a good match for us with yellow undertones, and especially for setting the concealer to counteract purple undertones under the eyes.
Banana also works better than white, if you are using flash photography.
I love the packaging, it’s a fine sifter at the centre and doesn’t remove excess product. You can directly dip your brush on the sifter and lift the product. The packaging is exactly like the MAC High Definition Powder.
Banana, Transparent
I have tried Colorbar, Faces and a lot of different loose powders, but they are all more like mineral foundations and even though fine, I have never experienced a finer powder like this PAC HD one in any Indian brand. This is perfect for baking under eyes, to set your concealer and to make your contour sharper or cleaner.
I love the packaging, the fine texture, the qty (it will last you really long) and the price point (it is cheaper and better than other Indian brands)
PAC Face Care Series
Claims: This kit comprises of premium quality 5 face brushes. It is ideal for blending, buffing, powder, contouring. These brushes are your ultimate pro face essentials. These brushes come in a handy brush pouch to keep your brushes organised.
Claims: This kit is all you need. PAC Eye Care set comprises of 8 eye brushes which is idea for eye shadow blending, eye shadow application, eyebrow brush, smudger, liner brush. These brushes are a combination of different shape and sizes. Define your creativity with PAC Eye Care series. These brushes comes in a handy brush pouch to keep your brushes organised.
I love the black foldable pouch both the kits come in. Plus the outer black tie-up cloth bag. These kits are not only great for your everyday use, but also when you want to travel with it.
Now I know some of you feel the brush kit is expensive for beginners, but the quality of PAC brushes is pretty much comparable to Real Techniques/Sigma. If you are looking for good quality brushes in India, then these kits are your best bet. If you buy these brushes individually, it will total up to more than the value of this kit, plus you get a pouch handy for travel.
For the face, it has a flat foundation buffing brush, concealer brush, powder brush, blush/highlight brush and a contour brush. You might need 1-2 separate brushes if you like keeping your bronzer/blush/powder/highlight brushes separate. But this is pretty much the basic set you will need for your face.
For the eyes, this is the best kit I have come across and each of the 8 brushes has a separate/specific use and you won’t need any other brush apart from these 8 for a complete eye makeup look. It has a fluffy eyeshadow application brush (Like MAC 217) to apply the shadow, blend in the outer corners or add smokiness to the outer V. A fine eyeliner brush and a dual sided eyebrow brush with an angled brush on one end (for both filling in eyebrows or you can use it for your gel eyeliner) and a spoolie on the other end. A smaller/denser eyeshadow application brush, a big fluffy blending brush, a pencil brush, a shorter stiff brush for smudging lower lash line or glitter application and another eyeshadow application brush.
Pretty much everything you need if you are looking for good eye makeup brushes. If you are not into eye makeup, then you can just get the face series. If you already have basic face brushes and a beauty blender and want to experiment with eye makeup, I will definitely suggest getting the eye series. Beauty blender does a lot of your base work when it comes to face, but for the eyes, good brushes can make or break your eye makeup.
Overall I would say, I am again happy and satisfied with all the new PAC Makeup Launches, nothing has disappointed me from these. Price wise, I know some of you have mentioned PAC prices have increased but when I compare the products with a lot of other brands both Indian and international, it delivers quality at a price lesser than theirs, so I am not complaining. But I do wish they come up with more offers and discounts regularly.
If you are in Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Ahmadabad, then you can personally visit the store, get your match in foundation/concealer, also they offer 10% discount in stores.
So what did you like from the new launches? Let me know in the comments below.
With all the focus on natural skin care now-a- days, natural skin care brands are cropping up everywhere. Everything from natural powdered face washes to body scrubs is being presented in fancy little jars. Our grandmas are not the only ones promoting these now!
Although these brands do feature promising deals, they do come with a hefty price tag. What if you could make the same concoctions in the comfort of your home without the ugly hole in your precious pair of denims? I am here sharing 4 do-it- yourself miracle powders which you can add to your multani mittis (fullers earth) and besan (bengal gram) and be assured of the purity of it.
I say it’ll do half the good to your skin just because of the psychology (in that being it is 100% pure without any preservatives and additives)
So here we go.
DIY Neem Powder
Grab a handful of neem leaves from a tree near you (they are easy to find, practically planted all over India). Or, if you’d rather not , than you can buy neem leaves easily. Wash them thoroughly with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Lay them out in a single file out in the sun for 1-2 days. They will crisp up (meaning all moisture will be soaked out). Now all you need to do is powder them in a food blender and store in an airtight jar.
This one wont get spoiled for years and years (provided you had been patient enough to let the sun do its magic)
Recipe for neem powder face mask:
You will need- 1 tsp besan (powdered bengal gram), 1 tsp neem powder, 1 tsp multani mitti (fuller’s earth) , a pinch of turmeric , 1 tbsp milk, a few drops of rose water
Mix all ingredients thoroughly for a glowing face mask
2. DIY Orange Peel Powder
Eat 3 oranges to get your dose of Vitamin C. Save the peel 😀 Lay them out in the sun to crisp up and shrink ( for all the moisture to be soaked out). Powder them in a food blender and store in an airtight jar.
This too will not get spoiled for years and years. (provided you had been patient enough to let the sun do its magic)
Recipe for orange peel face mask:
You will need- 1 tsp orange peel powder, 1 tsp neem powder, 1 tsp besan/ multani mitti, 1 tbsp milk, a few drops of rose water
Mix all ingredients together for a weekend face mask.
3. DIY Cinnamon Powder
You will need : 4-5 cinnamon sticks, 1 pan
Warm up the pan on a medium flame. Toss in the cinnamon stick and roast them for one to two minutes. Remove pan from heat and let the cinnamon sticks cool down completely. Once cooled completely, powder them in a food blender. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe for cinnamon powder spot treatment
You will need- 1 small pinch cinnamon powder and 1-2 drops honey.
Simply mix the honey and the cinnamon and apply overnight on any upcoming pimples.
4. DIY Oats Powder
You will need a cup of quick cooking oats (I use Quakers quick cooking oats). Roughly blend the oats in a food processor and store in an airtight container.
Recipe for a skin softening and nourishing body soak/ foot soak :
Add a cup of oats to your warm your bath for a body soak. Add a couple of drops of an essential oil. For a foot soak, add 3 tablespoons to warm water and soak feet for 15 minutes. Powdered oats can also be used to replace your face wash. Simply use a tablespoon of powdered oats and work them in a circular motion on your face. Helps to keep skin clear of acne.
Hope you guys find some useful tips and use these homemade powders to create your own luxurious concoctions.
The packaging of all three products is really good. It’s sturdy and well built, palettes come with a mirror and the white gold theme looks nice.
Total Makeover FF Cream
5 in 1 Primer-Concealer-Foundation-Compact with SPF 30 & Skin Tone Corrector Palette
Claims: A 24-hour wear, oil-free foundation and concealer in one that achieves a flawless look that lasts all day.
Our Medium shade palette is suitable for women with a medium-fair/warm-beige to medium-golden/honey complexion. For Warm Skin Tones : skin skews yellow, peachy or golden.
Our dual color correctors make it easy to personalize your correction solution.
Yellow Color Corrector
Neutralize mild redness, rosacea, and blemishes for light and medium skin tones.
Visibly even your skin tone by neutralizing the appearance of discoloration.
Can be added to the foundation cream to match a lighter skin tone base.
Orange Color Corrector
Neutralize (or cancel) dark spots and under-eye circles for medium to deeper skin tones; also neutralizes veins.
Can be added to the foundation cream to match a slighter darker skin tone.
Foundation & Primer
High coverage concealer and easy to apply.
Enhanced Highlighting & Smoothing Effects.
Light Satin Finish with Creamy Texture.
Minimizes pores.
Suitable for all skin types.
Color Correctors: Yellow + Orange
Doesn’t crack, crease or cake.
Sebum Control – absorbs excess oil.
Two universally flattering shades to meet any correction need.
Covers redness, discoloration + imperfections.
Enhanced Properties
Biological Antioxidant Pockets which keep recharging the skin with powerful antioxidants.
Color Correctors enriched with Tropical Oils.
Special Polymers which provide soft focus properties and high oil absorption for sebum control.
Cruelty free, not tested on animals.
Free of nano-ingredients, oil, mineral oil, preservatives and fragrance.
An all-in-one foundation with a long-lasting formula that fuses primer and foundation in one easy step! An amazing combination product for a flawless base that provides sheer to full buildable coverage. It includes a primer that prolongs wear for impeccable results. Also in the palette are two color correctors, yellow and orange, to smooth away small imperfections, uneven skin tone, discolorations and dark circles. Our precisely calibrated advanced European formula allows the product to melt into your skin while highlighting and correcting the complexion all at the same time.
MRP: Rs.1450/- (6.5g+2g+2g)
Shades Available: 3
How to use:
After cleansing and moisturizing your face and neck, use the color correctors to conceal blemishes, pigmentation and redness. Simply dab the correctors in with your fingertips, or use MyGlamm’s Concealer Brush for Total Makeover FF Cream.
Use it sparingly (especially under the eyes, around the mouth, the forehead areas) Go over any areas where you apply the Orange corrector with the Yellow corrector. Use a blending sponge in a patting/stipling motion and blend well.
Use the Yellow corrector to add highlight and contour your complexion. Avoid excess application around eyes or contours of the face. Too much formula accentuates lines and imperfections.
Grab a flat foundation brush, like MyGlamm’s Total Makeover Foundation brush, and apply the FF cream in dabbing motions onto face and neck, starting at the center of the face and blend it out well. Focus on one area at a time. Start where more coverage is needed (typically in the center of the face) and work out toward the edge of the face.
Using a damp makeup blending sponge, similar to MyGlamm’s Beauty Blender, blend the foundation and spread it out evenly onto your face. Blend in a rolling motion and gently press it onto the skin for a weightless and light finish.
Apply a loose translucent powder, try MyGlamm’s Glow to Glamour Fixing Powder, to set your makeup. Focus on areas that tend to get oily, use it on the T-zone, under the eyes and on the chin.
Tap the fixing powder onto your brush and pat the powder onto the skin. Wait a few seconds then lightly brush your face to remove any excess build up.
I have the Medium one which looks slightly darker when first applied but settles to match the skin, pretty much. They definitely need to launch more shades, at least 6! 3 is just not enough to cover all skin tones.
The correctors can be mixed to get a peachy undertone, they do cover up a bit but are not as good in coverage as a concealer should be. You can use them as correctors but the cream is also not high in coverage, so you will need a separate concealer.
Both the correctors and the base cream are quite thick and don’t glide on or blend easily. It takes quite some time to blend it in. Also it goes streaky with a brush, and you need a damp beauty blender to smooth out the streakiness. But if you try to apply it with a blender, I think most of the product will stick to the blender and won’t transfer on the skin. Since this has cream to powder finish and is quite thick, the application is really tricky. I applied it with a brush and then blended it in with a beauty blender, which I feel would be the ideal way to use it. (they mention the same in how to use)
It settles into my pores and doesn’t give a smooth, seamless finish. It did not fill in my pores and they were pretty visible, in fact I feel it accentuated them, which is unlike a liquid foundation. I did not powder my face since it claims to have powder properties too, and it creased in few minutes while I was still doing my makeup! (It claims to be 5 in 1 with built in compact, but do mention to use powder in how to use :/)
It feels slightly tacky and it creases, so it definitely needs a powder on top. Also it not very long lasting and creases on lines. This does photograph well though, I won’t reach for it often because for me it does not replace my regular liquid foundation + concealer. The correctors can be used though, with other foundations as well.
It’s good when you want to wear makeup for a few hours or when you are travelling, and don’t want to carry liquids or something bulky. But you will need to carry a separate brush and blender. I wish it had a small brush included too, with the mirror.
It’s not a practical product for me, if I have to carry this and separate brush and blender and powder. Also it does not fill in pores or conceal well, so separate primer and concealer too. Then how is it multi purpose or helping me in any way?
Not impressed with the Total Makeover FF Cream.
Chisel It Palette in Showstopper
3 in 1 Highlighter + Blush + Bronzer
Claims:Highlighter – Champagne is a golden highlighter Blush – Bohemian is a peach blush Bronzer – Chestnut is a light brown bronzer
A buildable trio that includes a bronzer, blush and highlighter that imparts colour for a naturally flushed look. In varying levels of intensity, taking you from day to night – from an everyday, wearable blush to a dramatic sculpted look or a more intense evening glow.
Benefits
Buildable coverage
Luminous and silky
Lightweight formula blends effortlessly for an even finish
Suits any skin type. Flattering on all skin tones.
Enhanced Properties
Advanced Optical Technology that helps blur imperfections and provide a natural, flattering and radiant glow.
Cruelty free and free of nano-ingredients, parabens, silicon, mineral oil, preservatives andfragrance.
MRP: Rs.1250/-
Shades Available: 2 (Showstopper and Game Face)
I love the bronzer in this palette, it is slightly cool toned and works well as a contour too. It immediately warms up and chisels the face. I also used this same palette for my eyes and it defined my crease really well.
Blush is a pretty peachy pink and gives a nice flush to the cheeks. Highlight I don’t feel is champagne, it’s more white than champagne and this particular one will not work for deeper skin tones and will show as a streak. They claim it be a golden highlighter, but it is white gold and champagne needs more yellow. It’s very subtle and not ultra shimmery as claimed. It’s good for day time use when you want a subtle highlight but isn’t blinding.
Overall it’s a nice palette though, the powders are smooth and pretty pigmented. However, I do feel Sugar and Faces ones are better because they are more affordable too.
Perfect Curves
Claims: An expertly curated collection of hydrating creamy matte lipsticks, these playful pencils give you lipstick and liner in a finish that lasts. Our ultra-smooth cream lipstick delivers intensely saturated color with just one swipe. Designed to define, enhance and shape your lips, Perfect Curves lipsticks are enriched with natural oils to nourish and condition your pout on the go!
Benefits
Matte Finish
Full coverage & Long wearing
Moisturizing & Lightweight
Available in 8 shades
Slim bullet design allows for easy and precise application on the go
Suitable as base coat for lipstick
Available in 8 flattering shades curated for Indian skin tones
Enhanced Properties
Enriched with tropical plant and Argan oil for conditioning, moisturising and nourishing benefits
Free from parabens and preservatives, D5, Mineral Oils, Nano Ingredients
Cruelty free, no animal testing
Note: As this is a Matte Lipstick, if you have dry lips, we recommend you put a lip balm before applying the Matte Lipstick for best results.
MRP: Rs.795/-
Shades Available: 8
This is my favourite product of the three. I love matte lipsticks, this one is super matte but is not cream based like Sugar/Faces/Nykaa lip crayons. It is more of powder matte, hence it does not transfer much and stays put much longer. Even survives meals, unless they are very oily. I love the finish of this, plus it is very moisturizing and comfortable.
Debutante is a nice pinky red shade, a mix of pink and red. I always get asked what lipstick I am wearing, when I have this shade on. Absolutely love and recommend the Perfect Curves, they should launch more shades in this.
You can get Rs.150/- off on your first MyGlamm purchase and also 15% GLAMMpoints. They also have additional offers, as free lipstick above Rs.2000/- etc. So do check out the offers on the website.
I would love to try more products like Glow to Glamour, Stay Defined and eyeshadow palettes. I definitely recommend the Chisel it and Perfect Curves, especially on current offers.
Have you tried MyGlamm products? What do you think?
We are planning to cover more cities, have Chennai today and Hyderabad next. Pune, Chandigarh in the pipeline, let us know if you want us to cover any specific city in the comments below.
Coming to the best bridal makeup artists in Chennai now,
1. Ibrahim – Ibrahim is one of the well-known Bridal MUA from Chennai. He has the ability to create magic with colours and brushes and every client of his is a proof of that. Ibrahim focuses more on highlighting the sharp features and yet keeps the skin natural and glowing. He and his team of bridal makeup artists are well known for exceptional bridal makeup in Chennai. He uses products from the reputed brands like MAC, Makeup Forever, Bobbi Brown, YSL, Dior and Chanel. His complimentary hairdo is also a perfect one. He doesn’t travel to other cities and charges around Rs. 25,000 per function (trial makeup separate).
2. Akriti Sachdev – She is a M.A.C certified professional make-up artist who independently started with ‘Mesmereyes Makeup’ in Chennai. She offers high definition Airbrush Makeup and works mainly on providing a natural, minimal makeup look to all her brides. She has also been trained under Celebrity Makeup Artists like Vidya Tikari in Delhi and Cory Walia in Mumbai. Her eye makeup looks are truly stunning. She charges around Rs.25,000 per function and does travel to other cities.
CONTACT – Address: No: 17, 4th Lane, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034
Mobile: +917550033425 or email mesmereyesmakeup@gmail.com
3. Noor Ahmed – He has an experience of over 10years in makeup and beauty and specializes in South Indian Bridal makeup mostly. He believes in using very little product to make one look glowing and dewy to highlight the features. He charges around Rs. 30,000 for bridal makeup and Rs. 7,500 for guest makeup. He does not travel to other cities.
CONTACT – Mobile :+91 9382154932, +91 9840579576. E-mail: makeupnoor@gmail.com,
noor@makeupnoor.com
4. G Venkatesh – He is a master artist of making a bride look gorgeous and natural – all at the same time. His hands weave magic through makeup and the radiance and stunning makeup look is simply dazzling. He has a glorious 27 years of experience in bridal makeup. He charges around Rs. 23,500 for bridal makeup, Rs. 23,000 for airbrush (extra) and Rs. 10,000 for guest makeup. The price is inclusive of hair styling, draping, nail polish change and makeup.
5. Siva Kumar – He is one of the leading makeover specialist and bridal makeup artist in Chennai and has an extensive experience in beauty for nearly 2 decades. He has also worked with various celebrities of South India and therefore, a through professional. He also provides free make up trials for brides and his services are
available all over south India. He generally uses the brands like MAC, Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Inglot, Faces and Dior. He charges around Rs. 22,000 for bridal makeup, Rs. 6000 per person for party makeup family and the price is inclusive of hair styling, draping, nail polish change and makeup. He travels to venue but does not offer airbrush makeup.
CONTACT – No 6a/25, Vembuliamman Koil St, Opposite to Vani Vidhyalaya School, Virugambakkam, Chennai – 600078.
Mobile +91 9840242093, 9003037338 makeupsiva@gmail.com
6. Jeya Shreevarshini – She is a certified MUA from Kryolan Makeup Academy, London and has an experience of 9 years. She is great in enhancing the natural beauty and and has worked with various fashion or photography models. She is highly passionate and specialized in fashion, beauty, editorial and Bridal makeup. She charges around Rs. 15,000 per function, travels to the venue and the prices are inclusive of hair styling, draping and makeup. She does not offer airbrush makeup.
7. The Fame Hair and Makeup by Divi Durga – She is a senior makeup artist with an experience of over 7 years. She has worked with various celebrities, performers, individuals, entertainers, or for special events such as weddings or dates. She is open to destination wedding projects and offer airbrush makeup for Rs. 20,000. Her bridal makeup charges are around Rs. 15,000 per function, travels to the venue and the prices are inclusive of hair styling, draping, nail polish change and makeup. She also offers paid trial makeup before the D-day.
CONTACT – Alagiri Nagar Main Road, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
8. Viji Sarath Look Gorgeous – Viji is a well-known makeup artist from Chennai with an amazing experience of more than 6years. The bridal makeup by Viji is impeccable and makes the bride look stunning. The charge for bridal makeup is Rs. 10,000, for engagement is Rs. 6000 and the price is inclusive of Hair Styling, Draping and Makeup. She doesn’t offer airbrush makeup.
CONTACT – NO: 136 AP AKSHAYA FLATS, THULASINGHAM STREET, PERAMBUR – 600011, Landmark: Opposite To Ewarts School
Email:vijisharathlookgorgeous@gmail.com
9. Prakruthi Ananth – She started off as a freelancer but her talent took her a long way. She is a MAC trained makeup artist and has an experience of more than 7 years. Her bridal makeup is gorgeous and a sheer perfection of radiance and beauty. She charges around Rs. 16,500 for bridal makeup and for airbrush, she charges Rs. 20,000. The prices are inclusive of hair styling, draping, nail polish change and makeup and she travels to the venue.
CONTACT – Email -missprakatwork@gmail.com. Phone – +91-9884843210. Address – Old No. 32 New, No.62 Veerabadran Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai, India
10. Makeup by Kavitha Sekar – Kavitha Sekar is an internationally trained makeup artist with up to date makeup skills and a trained hairstylist. She specializes in bridal makeovers and fashion makeovers. Kavitha has done several brides from South India, North India and Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities, also have prettified Indian, Asian, and American origins. She charges around Rs. 20,000 for bridal makeup.
Swatches – Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks New Shades 21 to 30
Hi guys,
Sugar Cosmetics added 10 new shades to their Smudge Me not Liquid Lipsticks, they had 1 to 20 before and have added 21 to 30.
Claims: If you’ve ever lusted for a “one-coat wonder” product for your lips, your search ends here. Get a full-blooded burst of pigment with just a single swipe of the SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick that will stay the day and right up till the night! Wine, coffee & date-proof – this is a matte lipstick that is guaranteed to last longer than your longest day. Available in 30 stunning shades that will make it difficult to choose – the question is, are you ready to commit to a lipstick that is built to last?
How to Apply: For precise application, apply it to your bottom lip first and then tend to your upper lip. Since the formula is very pigmented, we suggest applying the colour to the bottom lip first, pressing your lips together and then filling in your Cupid’s bow.
Benefits: The SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick gives you opaque pigmentation with a single swipe that stays all day with zero feathering or fading. Our favourite mattifying fix contains a generous helping of Vitamin E and comes in a full range of 30 gorgeous shades that is guaranteed to make your OOTDs stand out.
I would cut short the review in a gist. Super pigmented, full opaque coverage, nice price point, lovely shades, super matte, long staying. Cons would be super drying, emphasizes chapped lips and fades from the center.
Shades Added:
· 21 Aubergine Queen – Blackened Burgundy
· 22 Mia Sangria – Purple Pink with Red Undertone
· 23 MerryBerry – Medium Dark Plum
· 24 Vivid Orchid – Medium Bright Orchid
· 25 Very Mulberry – Deep Berry with Red Tones
· 26 Rose Repose – Peach Pink Rose
· 27 Brown Crown – Blackened Plum Brown
· 28 Trusty Rusty – Rust Red
· 29 Scarlet Starlet – Red with orange tone
· 30 Peony Genie – Medium Pink
Here are the swatches..
L-R: 21 to 25L-R: 26 to 30
The formula is the same, very watery and runny but full of pigment. Except shade 27 Brown Crown, it is creamy/metallic with shimmer.
I find 23 and 24 a little patchy, rest all shades are amazing with beautiful pigmentation and go opaque in a single coat.
My favourites are 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30. Let me know your favourites in the comments below 🙂
Maybelline India New Launches Review | City Mini Palettes, Inti-Matte Nude Lipsticks
Hi guys,
Maybelline has finally launched the City Mini Palettes and Inti-Matte Nude Lipsticks in India.
There are 4 palettes and 10 lipsticks, palettes are priced at Rs.750/- and lipsticks Rs.500/- (Buy HERE)
Inti-matte Nude Lipsticks
Claims: Warm up to the perfect matte nude lip with Maybelline New York Inti-Matte Nude Lipstick. This range comprises of warmer, more sensational nudes for every skin tone. Inti-Matte Nude lipstick features warm, golden pigments that enrich your natural lip color. Pucker up to radiant, confident color that highlights one’s natural beauty with this amazing offering!
Features :
Creamiest matte nude lipsticks.
Features warm, golden pigments to enhance natural lips.
Enriched with sweet Honey nectar.
Available in beautiful warm shades for all skin tones.
Shades: 10
Chilli Nude
Just a Teaser
Pretty Please
Smitten
Toasted Brown
Walnut
Raw Cocoa
Almond Pink
Honey Cherry
Rosewood Red
These inti-matte nude lipsticks are launched in their Powder Matte category. The packaging is same as other Colorsensational lipsticks, just this has transparent brown cap.
The finish is velvet matte, these glide on easily and are quite pigmented and super comfortable on the lips. They are not transfer proof though.
I love both the lipsticks Almond Rose and Raw Cocoa, also recommend Toasted Brown. I love the finish and feel of Maybelline powder matte lipsticks, and the shades in this Inti-Matte Nudes collection are to die for!
City Mini Palettes
Claims: Master your own NYC moment with a collection of perfectly curated eyeshadow shades. The City Mini Palette features six dramatic shades that are perfect for creating custom eye makeup looks. From Graffiti Pop and Concrete Runway to Rooftop Bronzes and Chill Brunch Neutrals, make a lasting impression with Maybelline’s six-shade mini eyeshadow palette.
Features :
Perfectly curated 6 color eye shadow palette.
Pure color pigments melt onto the eyelid for dramatic impact in a single sweep.
Super-saturated color pigments that deliver long-lasting finish.
Create your own amped-up look in an instant.
I picked the Rooftop Bronzes palette, it definitely needed 1-2 matte shades, all the shades are satin/shimmer finish. The pigmentation is amazing though, and they glide on like butter. It’s a tiny and handy palette but matte shades would have completed the palette well. Still nonetheless it’s a very good palette and good for both day time and night time use.
It has a mix of bronze brown, medium brown, purple black, shimmery gold, peachy pink and shimmery white gold.
City Mini Palettes are at 20% off on Nykaa right now!
I found the price of 750 expensive, but at 600 currently, I definitely recommend it! The lipsticks are amazing and you should surely get 1-2 shades. All 10 shades are perfect for Indian skin tones unlike the previous Gigi Hadid collection.
Did you get anything from this new launch? Let me know in the comments below.
Sugar Ace of Face Foundation Sticks Review, Swatches, Demo, Wear Test
Hi guys,
Sugar Cosmetics has launched their new Ace of Face Foundation Sticks today. I have two shades with me and I have done a quick review, swatch and wear test video.
Claims: Make dreamy skin a reality in one simple step with the SUGAR Ace Of Face Foundation Stick. Lightweight, creamy and beyond easy to blend, its long-wearing formula offers coverage that not just looks but also feels like second skin. This handy stick blurs away enlarged pores, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes and more… so there’s really no excuse left for you to flaunt anything less than picture-perfect skin. Get ready to make a permanent place in your makeup bag for this magic wonder and score sheer-to-full coverage without looking cakey every single time!
How to Apply: Designed to be applied on the go, cut short your routine and pop this in to your everyday handbag. Stripe it on your T-zone, underneath your eyes, your chin and follow up by blending it outward with the built-in brush. Apply directly from the stick onto your complexion and build coverage as needed. The luxurious brush-end is specially handy for buffing the product out and touching up uneven spots. Use it all over to even out your complexion or use it as a touch-up tool by applying a dab or two to problem areas.
Benefits: A little goes a long way with this foundation stick – thanks to its unusually high pigmentation. The full-coverage, waterproof formula offers a totally matte finish that lasts for up to 12 hours. Weightless when applied, the handy built-in brush makes it uber-easy to blend the product in or touch-up spots. Enhanced with moisturizing ingredients, this multipurpose stick can be utilized as a medium-to-full coverage foundation or concealer as needed. This product is dermatologically tested & approved and 100% safe for your skin.
Full quantity
This product is dermatologically tested & approved and 100% safe for your skin. Made in Korea.
To start with the packaging, this has to be the most convenient packaging in a foundation, it comes with a built in buffing brush! You can literally use it on the go. Carry in your bag for after office parties, if you don’t wear foundation on a daily basis or just travel with this one foundation. No need to carry a separate foundation brush, concealer brush or beauty blender. The brush is really dense and nice and blends everything really well. I wish it was a little longer though, but yes cleaning and drying is definitely required. I hope the bristles don’t come off post washing, I will update you guys on that.
The packaging overall is also quite sturdy and not flimsy. Nykaa stick foundation packaging was very flimsy and felt like the whole foundation part would come off.
Texture wise, it is super creamy and highly pigmented. You need very little qty, and this 12g would last you really long! I didn’t know it was this pigmented or I would have used half. But I literally just touched the stick on my face.
It even fills in the pores and makes skin look super smooth. It feels very comfortable and light weight on the skin.
I would recommend applying a bit and blending it first and then adding on areas which you feel need little more coverage, coz a little goes a long way with this.
Hourglass stick foundation is 7g and this is 12g, I really like the quantity. It is made in Korea and the quality is definitely very good. The shade range is good too, they do cover light and deep skin tones, they can add 2 more though.
The finish is semi matte and it gives a soft, dewy look. You can powder your face on some areas if you have dry skin, oily skin will definitely need to powder.
I wore it for 7+ hours without any powder touch up and it lasted pretty well. It did crease below eyes and faded a little on the corners of nose and on smile lines, but that is with pretty much any foundation, if you don’t touch up 7 hours.
The shade 02 Galao is described as light medium shade with golden undertone and 03 Chococcino is described as a medium shade with warm undertone.
I use Galao on the centre part of face and Chococcino on the outer perimeters of face, jawline and neck. The combination of both shades works pretty well for me, though 03 alone works too with a separate highlighting concealer under eyes.
Overall, I would say I absolutely love this stick foundation and highly recommend it! The only base I am carrying for my next travel for sure 😀
Have you ordered the Sugar Ace of Face Foundation yet? Let me know your thoughts, when you try it.
I am sure you have heard about this Veet Sensitive Touch Expert Beauty Trimmer, but this is the new version with adjustable head and can be used both wet and dry.
Claims:
Gentle hair removal and precise shaping for your delicate body parts, ideal for upper lip, side burns and eyebrows
Waterproof: Can be used in shower
Quick and Gentle: Easily remove any unwanted hair in one go
High Precision: Adjustable eyebrow head and dedicated accessories to get precise shaping and styling
Ideal also for quick touch-ups wherever you go
Wide Range of Accessories: precision head, bikini head, comb, beauty cap, cleaning brush, beauty pouch and AA battery
MRP: Rs.2499/- ( Get it for Rs.1999/- on Amazon HERE)
Directions to use: The Veet Sensitive Touch Expert Beauty Trimmer is specially tailored for sensitive body parts such as upper lip, side burns and eyebrows. Precise and easy to handle, it removes hair gently while its cutting blade has no direct contact with the skin, so no fear of cuts. And as it is compact and elegant, you can put it in your handbag for quick touch-ups, anywhere, anytime. The Veet Sensitive Touch Expert Beauty Trimmer is waterproof, hence can be used in shower.
For perfect looking eyebrows, step 1 is trim. For desired eyebrow length just trim them. Use the small head and add the comb. Place the device over your eyebrow and move it against the direction of hair growth.
For perfect looking eyebrows, step 2 is shape. For a perfect eyebrow contouring, remove the comb and use the high precision head. Touch skin lightly and push it across the eyebrow.
For gently shaved or shaped bikini use the larger head. Touch skin lightly and move the device to the opposite direction of hair growth.
For trimming, add the comb and choose the desired length.
My Experience
The 2mm and 4mm blades adjustable head gives perfect precision to do your eyebrows. I like my eyebrows thicker and I only get rid of the extras outside the line. The small 2mm blade helps me with the lower part and the 4mm blade on the top part.
If you have thick and bushy eyebrows, add the comb attachment and go over the eyebrows. It will trim the longer hair that is sticking out and make all the eyebrow hair even and uniform in length.
It works great for upper lips, side burns, chin, etc. The best part is, you don’t feel anything at all. It is painless, which is a different experience when it comes to eyebrows. Because we have all had tears in our eyes with the painful threading! Yes, the hair does grow back quicker, so maybe you need to do this once a week, rather than the usual 15 days you do threading. Still it is much better, pain wise. Also the skin gets pulled when the hair is pulled with the thread, where as with this, there is no tugging and pulling of skin.
It is quite handy and can fit in your handbag. You just need a single battery and can use it anywhere, even while travelling. No need of electricity!
Coming to the 20mm blade, it is perfect for your sensitive areas like underarms and bikini line. You can either directly use the blade for a gentle shave, or use the 2mm/4mm comb with it for just a trim.
It comes with a cleaning brush and AA battery. The first battery will last you really long. The device comes with a 2 year warranty along with the blades, so you can get it replaced anytime you face a problem within 2 years.
I think it’s great for the price! You can also use it on your hands and legs too. If you are travelling for a 10-15 day trip, then this is all you will need to carry!
And of course, it’s perfect for everyday use too. No need of salon visits for your eyebrows and upper lips now, also the constant fear of the salon lady threading your eyebrows too thin.
I highly recommend getting the Veet Sensitive Touch Expert Beauty Trimmer.
As odd as it may sound, onions are very beneficial for skin and hair treatments. These sweetly pungent dumplings are extremely effective for treating various skin and hair conditions if used in the right manner.
Onions are a rich source of vitamins A, C and E; sulphur and B-complex, thereby helping to improve blood circulation which in turn helps in rejuvenating a dull complexion and protects the skin from free radicals. Onions also contain a plant pigment known as quercetin which is known to be one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Quercetin helps to fight free radicals which in turns protects our bodies from diseases. Onions also help fight acne since they are antiseptic and contain anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Onion juice helps in unclogging blocked pores which can help treat various skin and scalp conditions.
The best part about using onions for your beauty care is that they are a kitchen staple in most households and are easily available. They are also most likely to be organically grown unlike most other vegetables.
Below mentioned are some of the ways in which you can incorporate these pungent little beauties for your skin and hair care needs –
1. Acne Face Mask -Onion Juice + Neem Oil + Tomato Juice
Make a blend of 1 teaspoon onion juice with 1 teaspoon tomato juice and 2-3 drops of neem oil. Cleanse skin with a mild cleanser and apply this concoction directly all over the affected areas. Regular application will help to reduce inflammation as well as reduce acne scarring. Onion juice helps to kill the germs in the pimples thereby treating acne.
2. Anti-hairfall Hair root treatment- Onion juice + coconut oil or olive oil
Add 2-3 tablespoons of onion juice to 1/4th cup coconut oil or olive oil. Apply this in circular motion all over the scalp avoiding the length of the hair. Keep this mixture for 20 minutes before rinsing off with your regular shampoo followed by conditioner. This pack helps to strengthen hair follicles and stimulate healthy hair growth. Onion juice also helps to reduce and treat dandruff and promotes hair growth since it revives the hair follicles.
3. Face pack for rejuvenating dull skin- Onion juice + gram flour + milk + rose water
Mix 1 teaspoon of onion juice with 2 teaspoon of besan (gram flour). Add enough milk to make a thick paste. Optionally, you can add a few drops of rose water. Apply this pack all over the face and neck. Relax and lay back for 15- 20 minutes before rinsing away the pack with cold water. This mask works as an excellent homemade and natural skin exfoliator, thereby helping to rejuvenate dull skin.
4. Lip pack- Onion Juice + vitamin E oil
Mix a drops of freshly squeezed onion juice with a few drops of vitamin E oil. Apply this mixture on the lips and let it sit for 10 minutes. Regular application of this pack will make the lips soft and pink.
5. To treat insect stings and bites
Insect stings and bites can be very painful. Onions are very effective in treating insect bites and bug stings. In case of such an event, simply slice an onion and apply it on the affected area. This will reduce the inflammation, sting, pain swelling and itchiness caused due to insect bites or bug stings and calm the affected area.
TIP- To make onion juice, grind or mash one onion. Take this onion pulp and strain it through a tight wire mesh to obtain onion juice.
