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MUFE Ultra HD Foundation, HD Second Skin Cream Blush Review, Swatches

MUFE Ultra HD Foundation, HD Second Skin Cream Blush Review, Swatches

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MUFE Ultra HD Foundation, HD Second Skin Cream Blush Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

So if you saw my First Impressions video, I had used the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation and the Second Skin Cream Blush in that. Unfortunately, the lighting in that video was poor. I did test it out quite a few times later on, and of course have natural lighting better pictures. So let’s get on to the review first..

Claims: Developed specifically for the film and TV industry’s most advanced technology, Ultra HD Liquid Foundation creates a naturally flawless complexion—on and off camera. Completely invisible under the latest, super-focused 4k lens, this revolutionary foundation features uniquely-coated pigments that provide medium to buildable coverage with an even lighter weight, second-skin texture that looks just like skin. This lighter weight formula delivers the very same flawless results as before when applied with a flat foundation brush in a tap and stretch motion

Long lasting with a natural finish, Ultra HD Liquid Foundation is formulated with hyaluronic spheres to ensure comfortable wear on all skin types. Now available in an expanded range of 40 shades to match all skintones, Ultra HD is the perfect everyday foundation for a flawless complexion – and an unretouched life.

MRP: INR 3400 for 30ml

Availability: Sephora stores

Shades Available in India: 15

How to apply: Apply two pumps of Ultra HD Liquid Foundation in thin layers, starting in the center of the face and stretching outward.

• Buildable Coverage: For best results, apply with a flat foundation brush or sponge

• Light Coverage: Buffing brush

After the Make Up Forever HD foundation’s massive success, they launched the Ultra HD which is even better and meant for super high definition pictures and videos i.e. for 4K lens.

It comes in a similar packaging with a pump as the HD foundation, only the HD is completely black while the Ultra HD is silver at the center body.

It is very runny and light weight in texture, it has 80% water content, so you don’t feel like you have foundation on even with multiple layers.

It has medium coverage which is buildable, but you won’t get a complete coverage with this, you will need a separate concealer for blemishes. You can build up the coverage in thin layers, and still it will never look cakey or heavy. It will give you a natural skin-like finish and it will be hard for anyone to say you have foundation on.

I have the shade Y375 Golden Sand. Y is for yellow undertones and R is for red undertones, I guess.

I love love how natural it looks, it blends into the skin seamlessly and looks skin like. I have never come across such a natural foundation. It photographs really well. If you prefer matte finish, you can use a powder to mattify it, it will not look powdery or cakey whatsoever.

It stays put through the day and does not wear off or settle into lines or crease, even on the edges of the nose or the laugh lines.

I agree it is pricey, but I definitely recommend it for days when you are going to be photographed or have a special occasion. This is meant to be used for high definition photography and does that job amazingly well. It is invisible even on 4K camera and looks like skin!

HD Second Skin Cream Blush

Claims: Products in the HD range come from a generation of formulas designed to create makeup that is flawless, natural and invisible to both high definition cameras and the naked eye.

Unlike any other cream or powder blush*, this unique formula melts on the skin for an extremely natural flush of color with a long lasting result. Its blendable, second skin texture allows for easy, controlled application.

Formulated with the perfect balance of silica powder and synthetic mica, HD Blush has a soft focus effect that diffuses light for a radiant finish. Its blend of waxes and oils creates a lightweight texture that easily glides on the skin for a flawless result.
Studio-tested with HD camera.
Dermatologist tested. For all skin types.

MRP: INR 2600 for 2.8g

How to apply: Remove a small amount of HD Blush and apply it with a brush, HD Sponge, or the fingertips, depending on the desired result.

Shades Available: 16

I have the shade 320 English Rose, it’s a beautiful muted rosy pink shade. I love the texture of it, it has a cream to powder finish. So once you blend it in, it settles in just to give a soft flush of color. There is no slip or greasiness and the color won’t slide off.

Blended, Unblended

The best part about this HD blush is, even though it is quite pigmented, it does not look OTT on the face. It just gives a soft flush of color and is very easily buildable and blendable.

I love the natural flush of color it gives to the cheeks. Also loved the shade 330 Rosy Plum, both the shades 320 and 330 are perfect for everyday wear and would work on warm Indian fair to medium skin tones. 330 one would work on Medium to Dark too.

Again being HD, it photographs really well.

I have used both here..

and here..

Overall, I would say, HD products are a must have for someone who gets photographed often. If you are a bride to be, I would definitely suggest the Ultra HD Foundation and the HD Blush. They have HD Concealers and Powders too.

Have you tried the MUFE HD/Ultra HD Foundation? Or the HD Blush? Your thoughts?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Review, Swatches

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Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

So Lakme launched new lip and cheek colors in their 9 to 5 range, I attended the launch few days ago and got three shades to try.

Here are my thoughts..

What the Company claims: Say ‘No’ to touch ups with this perfect for office wear, Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Matte Lip and Cheek Color. Lakme’s first lip and cheek color comes in a mousse texture that’s weightless, giving a powdery matte finish to lips and a soft blush to your cheeks. Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Matte Lip and Cheer Color is ideal for daily office wear adding charm and lasting long. Its dual benefit makes it a high functional product for the busy and on the go working woman. Its Looks and feels weightless because of the light weight formula. Since it’s a mouse texture, it absorbs well giving an intense color that long-lasting. The applicator brish glides on seamlessly making is east to apply and giving a smooth and even finish. There are 10 vibrant shades designed especially for both lips and cheeks.

Features & Benefits :

Mousse textured light weight lip color

Can be used on lip and cheek

Matte lip color

Long stay

Ultra matte

Available in 10 shades

Ingredients: PVP/Hexadecene copolymer, Nylon powder, Cyclomethicon

How to use product: Swipe on the product – with the foam tip applicator evenly over your lips. Apply a second coat of the weightless mousse, to deepen the shade and give your lips a powdery, matte look. To add a soft blush to your cheeks, dot the mousse under your cheekbones in a half moon shape and use your fingertips to blend.

MRP: Rs.575/- (Buy HERE)

Shades Available:

  • Burgundy Lush
  • Pink Plush
  • Cocoa Soft
  • Rose Touch
  • Crimson Silk
  • Blush Velvet
  • Coffee Lite
  • Plum Feather
  • Fuchsia Sude
  • Tangerine Fluff

I have the shades Pink Plush, Burgundy Lush and Coffee Lite with me. They come in a sleek blush pink tube packaging with a rose gold cap. While the outer packaging was kept same to match the 9 to 5 Weightless range, I wish there was some color demarcation. It is difficult to find one particular shade and you have to read the shade name behind each time if you have more than one shade.

It has a warm vanilla scent exactly like the MAC lipsticks, love the smell. It has a bendable doe foot applicator and is quite easy to glide on.

It has a smooth, velvet mousse like texture. A little more airy and light than the NYX/Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Creams. These are super pigmented though, once you take the applicator out, you wouldn’t need to dip it again as you can get two swipes and opaque coverage at once.

But as a blush, you need to work really quick with these. They take about 30-40 seconds to set and once set, they are difficult to blend or smudge.

They give a matte finish but are very light and comfortable on the lips. I was testing these at home and I forgot I had anything on my lips. My lips didn’t feel dry or didn’t crave a lip balm, they were very comfortable.

If you have dry lips, you will need to exfoliate though coz the lip colors cling on to the dry patches and accentuate them.

The lighter shades stay on for about 3-4 hours and the darker colors stay on for 5-6 hours. These do not transfer on cups or bottles and survives light snacks and tea. However, won’t survive full meal and would fade from the center and need re-application. But they are easy to reapply and do not crumble like matte liquid lipsticks.

In terms of shades, I wish there were few more nudes/browns/taupes and plums/grey beige and some unique colors. However not all those shades would work as a blush, so there is a limitation as this is a dual use product.

As a blush too, these are very comfortable and easy to blend. However, use a tiny bit as these are very pigmented and blend super quick, one cheek at a time 😀

L-R: Burgundy Lush, Coffee Lite, Pink Plush

Pink Plush is a neon coral pink

Burgundy Lush is a brick/burgundy red

Coffee Lite is a taupe with mauve undertone, my favourite out of the three!

My only con here would be the price. I wish these were priced around 450-475 as it’s Lakme 9 to 5 range and not the Absolute Range. Also different color packaging or shade demarcation below would have been great. Lighter shades won’t show up as a blush on deeper skin tones.

Overall, I quite like these and I am glad Lakme is coming up with new, innovative products. This one is perfect for office and apt in the 9 to 5 category. Lasts long, pigmented, no. of shades, comfortable, dual use.

I tried and swatched all the shades at the launch and my favourites/must haves/recommended ones are Blush Velvet and Coffee Lite. If you want deeper shades for fall/winter, Burgundy Lush and Cocoa Soft.

Are you excited about the new Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Colors? Your favourite?

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher Flirtatious Review, Swatches

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Illamasqua Velvet Blusher Flirtatious Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: New for Summer 2014, create a flush of intense colour with this long-lasting, matte blusher in Flirtatious. The lightweight cream texture delivers a velvet soft cream to powder finish. Apply to the apples of the cheek, or across cheekbones to enhance and define. Build and blend with fingers or an Illamasqua brush for added colour-intensity.

MRP: £21.50 for 5 g / 0.18 OZ (Approx. Rs.2200/-)

Flirtatious is a lightweight velvet soft powder which delivers a matte finish. Apply to enhance your cheekbones, use over foundation for impact.

Key Benefits:
1. Blends effortlessly
2. Velvet soft powder matte finish.

Application: Build and blend with fingers or an Illamasqua brush.

It comes in the trademark Illamasqua packaging. Looking at it first, I could’nt make out its a cream finish coz it looked just like powder.

Its a cream to powder finish. As soon as you blend it, the color is completely dry and matte and stays put throughout the day.

This is not those creamy, melt in your face or give a soft, dewy look kinda blush. Its matte and looks as good as any powder finish blush.

Flirtatious is a perfect peachy, pink shade. It gives that nice, healthy glow to the cheeks. This is one shade and finish, which would work for all skin tones and on all skin types, be it oily or dry.

I am in love with it..and eyeing more from this Velvet Blusher range. Other shades available in the Velvet Blusher range are Conviction, Sleek and Peaked.

Unblended- Blended

Pros:

1. Love the Illamasqua packaging.

2. Beautifully pigmented.

3. Matte finish.

4. Once blended, stays put throughout the day.

5. Perfect texture and works on all skin types.

6. Shade gives a nice healthy, peachy pink flush and would work on all skin tones.

7. Blends easily.

Cons:

1. Expensive.

2. Available online. You can buy it HERE.

Overall, I would say, I love this new Velvet Blusher range and their finish. And also all the 4 shades which are a part of this range look amazing. I think these are just perfect. Highly recommend them.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you checked out the new Illamasqua Velvet Blushers ?

 P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

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.

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 ?