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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A, Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches
 
So, after the Garden of Eden i-Divine Palette, its time for the Blush by 3 now.
 
What the Company claims: The ultimate cheeky palette offering you three times the impact. Includes three complementary shades, each designed with its own distinctive finish, from rich shimmers to intense cream and matte shades.
 
Available in six unique colour combinations designed to suit all skin tones
Each shade can be used alone, or layered for a unique look
Each palette has a versatile selection of shades to take your makeup from day to night and keep it on trend from season to season
Set in a mirrored compact, ideal for touch-ups throughout the day
 
Weight – 20g/ 0.68oz
 
About: Blush by 3 in Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade! Californ.I.A is inspired by the sun, sand and surf of Californian beach life. Whilst the inspiration behind Pink Lemonade is the traditional, old fashioned English tea party with three decadent pinks.
 
MRP: £9.99/$14.99
 
Don’t they look gorgeous ? Californ.I.A has all 3 cream blushes and Pink Lemonade has 2 powder and one cream..
 
They have this regular black Sleek MakeUP packaging..and come with a mirror inside..all three individual shades inside have names too.
 
Pink Lemonade:
 
Icing Sugar : Cool toned pink with silver shimmer
Macaroon : Cool toned medium pink..quite creamy and wears good
Pink Mint : Medium rusty orange..fab shade !
 
Swatches- Unblended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Swatches- Blended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Californ.I.A :
 
Newport Peach: Medium Coral Pink
The Surf: Light Peach with gold shimmer..good for lighter skin tones
OC: Medium Coral Orange
 
Newport Peach, The Surf, OC (L-R)
The shades in Pink Lemonade are more suited for lighter skin tones..though Pink Mint looks great on our skin tones too. Icing Sugar is kind of ok..a little powdery too as you can see from the swatches.
 
The shades in Californ.I.A would suit medium skin tones..except The Surf..which is a light peach.
 
They have amazing pigmentation and a great wear time too..comes with a mirror..and cream blush I prefer using my hands to apply..only need a brush for the powder ones..
 
Coral lovers jump on Californ.I.A !
 
Both these are love at first sight..Highly recommend them.
 
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 ??
 
P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection HERE

MRP: £7.99

Sleek Vintage Romance Collection Palette has 12 shades..only one is matte..rest 11 are satin/metallic/glitter finish.

Very pigmented..and stays well..longer with a primer..does not crease for a good 6-7 hours even without a primer.

I loved the names in this palette..all related to Vintage Romance and different cities like Pretty in Paris, Romance in Rome, etc

Comes in the standard Sleek MakeUP black packaging with a mirror and dual sided sponge applicator..

Only one matte shade in the palette..and that is a little drier and less pigmented..rest are decently pigmented especially the 2nd row..

1st row:

Pretty in Paris – Bright metallic silver
Meet in Madrid – Muted warm gold
Court in Cannes – Cool toned bronze
Lust in L.A – Metallic olive green/bronze
Romance in Rome – Matte navy blue with blue glitter
Propose in Prague – Matte brick brown..little dry..

2nd row:

A Vow in Venice – Cranberry pink/brown
Marry in Monte Carlo – Cranberry pink/Purple
Honeymoon in Hollywood – Matte berry pink with silver glitter
Bliss in Barcelona – Metallic Bluish Purple..fab shade !
Forever in Florence – Matte deep purple with silver glitter
Love in London – Matte greenish black with silver glitter

Overall a perfect fall/winter palette..lovely mix of metallic neutrals and warm pinks/purples..and a navy blue and blackened green thrown in between..I loved the combo..though would have liked a few more mattes..

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance collection also consists of a blush named Antique..comes in the tradeamark Sleek MakeUP rectangular black blush packaging..with a mirror..

MRP: £4.49

R-L: Blended, Unblended

Its a cool toned berry brown with silver shimmer..its quite pigmented..and stays well too..would dual up as a highlighter and would look good on medium and deeper skin tones..on very light skin tones, can look a little muddy.

Available on sleekmakeup.com and Superdrug stores from September, 2013 onwards..

Did you like the Vintage Romance Collection ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

New Vintage Romance Collection from Sleek MakeUP

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New Vintage Romance Collection from Sleek MakeUPSeptember sees the launch of the Limited Edition Vintage Romance Collection from cosmetics brand Sleek MakeUP. The range consists of the Vintage Romance i-Divine (£7.99), a 12 shade eyeshadow palette including shades Pretty in Paris, Forever in Florence and A Vow in Venice; and Antique Blush (£4.49) with iridescent silver glitters to highlight cheeks. Sleek MakeUP is available in Superdrug and online.



I am in love with this palette..all the shades are totally my kind..can’t wait to try this..what about you ?

P.S: PR Info

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Review, Swatches

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Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge 2 Calypso Coral Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheek

This cream-based formula is great for both lips and cheeks. Blot on cheeks or lips for a sheer, stained finish. Available in a wide array of colour choices for a variety of skin tones. For All Skin Types.

This cream-based formula blends like a dream and provides a long-lasting, natural stain of color that absolutely glows on the skin. Suitable for use on both cheeks and lips.

Application Tip: For best results on cheeks, use fingers or a Foundation Brush to apply. Start on the apples of cheeks, blending up towards hairline, then downwards to blend and soften color. For drier skins, be sure to moisturise first.

Beauty Bonus: Makes an equally beautiful lip colour.

Award Winner:

Best Cream Blusher and featured in the Beauty Hall of Fame, InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2012

Glamour Power Product 2011

MRP: 24$ (Approx Rs.1175/-)

Shades Available:

  • Milk Chocolate- Chocolate Brown
  • Pale Pink- Bright Pastel Pink
  • Blushed Rose- Brown Pink
  • Powder Pink- Light Pink
  • Cabo Coral- Coral Peach
  • Calypso Coral- Bright Coral Pink
  • Flushed Pink
  • Summer Tan
  • Pink Raspberry
  • Pink Truffle
  • Stonewashed Pink
  • Chocolate Cherry
  • Raspberry
  • Velvet Plum
Ingredients:

All the shades are not available now..neither on the Bobbi Brown site nor on Apothica..I am not aware if they are discontinued or just Out of Stock.

Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral were a part of the Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection which had launched in 2010.

I was super confused between Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral..Cabo Coral is a true coral peach..minus any pinkiness..whereas Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I was scared it might be too bright..but it comes up just fine after blending.

As described..Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I like the coral pink hue it gives to the cheeks..but it does not look OTT.

Its a little on the glossier side..so I guess the oily skinned would not prefer it much..coz of the shine..you better try first before buying.

Its so super easy and convenient to use..I love cream blushes coz they are very easy to use and can be used anywhere..you just need clean fingers..thats it !

Unblended-Blended

The formula is nice and easy to blend..it stays a good 6-7 hours..though the glossiness would go..the color does not fade away completely..but I wish it had better staying power..not the fault of the texture..nothing survives too long in the humid climate here.

I find this a little drying for lips..and the color does not show up much too..it comes up as a stain..and stays for 2-3 hours..but not very comfortable on lips….you feel that dryness.

Pros:

1. I love the bright coral pink shade.

2. The shades they offer are all quiet nice and versatile..from peaches to pinks to brown pinks to plums and browns.

3. Super easy to use and blend.

4. Convenient to carry around.

5. Gives a glossy finish to the cheeks..I like that in winters.

6. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.

7. Can be used for both lips and cheeks.

8. Its easy to use..also coz it does not settle in fast..and would not stain if you do not blend quickly..so good for newbies too.

Cons:

1. Feels drying on lips.

2. Expensive.

3. Availability is an issue..I see only 3-4 shades everywhere.

Overall I quite like it..I did not have a bright coral pink cream blush in my stash..the texture is nice..easy to blend and gives a glossy finish..I also like Powder Pink, Blushed Rose and Pink Truffle. Calypso Coral is a nice color for medium to fair skin tones. For medium dusky, I would suggest Powder Pink or Pink Truffle.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : Yes

Do you like BB Pot Rouge? Which shade is your favorite or which do you fancy ?