Now this time they have come up with an Instaglam box for the Rakhi season to celebrate the special ‘brother-sister’ bond called the ‘Celebration of Bonds’ box.
Shades Available: Pink, Coral, Red
MRP: Rs.750/- (with products worth Rs.895/-)
Its a box with your basic essentials which are:
A Shade of Maybelline Glitter Mania Nail Paint (Pink Champagne in the Pink Box)
A dash of kajal, liner and lip gloss is what all of us use even on a regular basis. And the latest Glitter Mania nail paints were the perfect thing to add in the box ! An hint of bling completes the celebration box.
Colossal Kajal is a classic, a good glossy liquid liner is another must have. I absolutely love the High Shine Lip Gloss range, one of the best in India. And Glitter Mania nail enamels are again an hit. The shade in this box ‘Pink Champagne’ is by far an universal favorite and I believe the widely sold too 😀
I think its a box all girls can use, coz not many use blush/mascara but a kajal or lip gloss is what every girl would use/carry along in her bag 😀
It makes a perfect gift, not only for sisters but also your girlfriends 😉 Nah, for any girl actually.
I highly recommend it. One good, value for money, must have box. Not only for yourself, but also to gift someone. At 750 bucks, makes quite an economical gift too 🙂
I did an FOTD with the kajal, lip gloss and eyeliner (created a winged eyeliner).
My Travel Look and Revlon Travel Makeup Essentials
Ok, so I am not travelling anywhere right now :p But, I would love to share my travel look with you guys.
Revlon India have the topic of Travel going on in their Choices by Revlon campaign. Take THIS quiz and see what makeup look do you get, according to your travel choices, and how to achieve it.
If I am given a choice, I would love going to Paris, not that I do not like beaches, (infact, anytime up for Goa :D) but Paris would be the first preference anyday !
I feel Paris deserves a glamorous look. And for me, gold and fuchsia pink combo, is totally glam ! I love pairing gold/bronze/copper eyeshadows and fuchsia pink lipsticks. Here, I am wearing Revlon ColorStay Makeup in Fresh Beige as my base, Revlon ColorStay ShadowLink in Copper all over and lined my eyes and waterline with the Revlon Long Wear eyeliner, curled lashes and used the Revlon PhotoReady 3D Mascara. Finished it off with the new Revlon Lacquer Balm in Vivacious. And we are done ! My 2 minute quick go-to makeup when I am travelling and rushing.
My Travel Makeup Kit Essentials:
Revlon ColorStay Makeup
Revlon ColorStay Pressed Powder with Softflex
Revlon ColorStay ShadowLinks Eyeshadows- mix & match
What the Company claims: Boost radiance and mattify shine with our long-lasting complexion corrector cream that treats and conceals imperfections.
Buildable medium coverage
Contains vitamin C which helps to protect skin against damage caused by free radicals, reduces fine lines, wrinkles and improves skin elasticity
Moisturising formula nourishes skin and combats dull and uneven skin tones; leaving a beautifully fresh and even complexion
Unique colour adaptive technology adjusts to your skin tone. It also works to brighten and enhance skins natural radiance, whilst fighting against shine
SPF 29 protects skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays
Ok, so as most of you know, we already have the CC Creams now after the BB creams..and the rest till Z will follow soon 😀
Coming to this Sleek MakeUP CC cream, it comes in this white and black cap packaging and has a small nozzle dispensor which just dispenses just the required perfect amount..no wastage here!
The shade Light is like my second skin! It suits me so perfectly, or its the CC cream’s color adaptive technology that makes me feel so. But I don’t feel there is anything on apart my skin, it blends and feels so seamless.
At the same time, its a little rich and hydrating..it plumps up my skin. And gives that soft, dewy, hydrated, glossy skin. I have combination skin, but I love base products that give me dewy skin. I am not a matte skin lover..I like it dewy and natural. So, for me, this formula works perfect. For oily skin, you will definitely need to powder up with this and touch up later.
It stays on me for a good whole day when I am out..has stayed 6-7 hours easily. And does not transfer much, a little on tissue, when there is too much humidity. You know I live in Mumbai and we all sweat like pigs once out of the house !
And as far as the coverage goes, its amazing..medium buildable coverage..and I need only a pea sized amount ! Its my go to everyday !
Here is an FOTD with only this CC cream and some kohl and lip balm.
Pros:
1. Amazing coverage.
2. Skin is moisturized and hydrated, you do not even need a separate moisturiser.
3. Gives a dewy, plumped up, healthy looking skin.
4. Stays for 6-7 hours.
5. Does not transfer much.
6. SPF29 UVA+UVB
7. Good for daily use..feels light like second skin.
8. Shades adapt to skin tone and look completely natural.
9. Travel friendly packaging with a perfect small nozzle which prevents wastage.
10. Also has Vitamin C which helps protect skin against skin damage.
Cons:
1. Availability is an issue.
I don’t think I can think of any other cons..I am so in love with it, right from the first use. Its my current staple. I hit ‘tube-end’ on my favorite L’Oreal Paris BB Cream and was planning to repurchase when this arrived ! And I sooo love this..in my Holy Grail now. Though there are only 4 shades, the Color Adaptive technology helps it match your skin tone. I highly recommend this ! Though oily skin and people who love matte skin, do need to powder. For normal to dry skin, this is a must have.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5
OOTD: Gray Fuchsia Glitter Saree (Imaginary Red Carpet ?)
Hey everyone,
I am back with an OOTD..this time a saree! I have done one in an yellow saree long back HERE.
This time its a beautiful gray and fuchsia pink saree with a heavy glitter border..this is so perfect for parties, receptions,etc..
Its from TriveniSarees.com. They have an amazing collection of sarees, salwar kameez, lehengas and even jewellery and accessories. They have also brought a few designers on board..so you see designer wear too..and not only that, you have mens wear, kids wear and bed linen too..its like a one stop shop..good for brides too..perfect trousseau shopping place..this saree is also going to be a part of my trousseau. They also have plain brocade and digital print material which they sell per metre. They do the fall edging of the saree for free..and you can buy a standard cotton petticoat along for Rs.150 extra and get the blouse stitched for Rs.600 extra. And if you are the types who have difficulty wearing a saree, you can get the saree prestitched and the stitched blouse both for Rs.1000 extra. You just need to slip into the saree 😀 Cool, is’nt it ?
And the blouse is a normal silver one..which I got designed by my tailor..the design turned out good but not the fit :/ :Sigh: These tailors!
I paired it with silver mesh earrings and a simple gold and silver kada any my Titan Raga watch..And and my hot pink Valentino dupes!! OMG I can’t describe how high the heel is..killing feet literally..how do models walk in them is a big mystery to me! :/
Coming to the makeup, I used the new L’oreal Paris L’Or Lumiere Collection (read HERE) which consists of new Gel Matic Eye Pencils and Moist Mat Lipsticks. I have used the Gel Matic in Turbo Turquoise (other 4 shades in this range are Deep Brown, Silver Mania, Glamor Gold and Blue Force) and the Moist Mat Lipstick in Flaming Kiss here (Lincoln Rose, Glamour Fuchsia and Raspberry Syrup are my other favorites from this range..supposedly Aishwarya Rai wore Lincoln Rose with her first golden Roberto Cavalli gown at the Cannes 2014).
The Gel Matic Pencil in Turbo Turquoise is quite a nice vibrant turquoise shade..and glides on smooth too, was very easy to apply and it stayed put on the upper lashline throughout the day and was difficult to remove too..but does not stay long on the waterline.
Moist Mat Lipstick in Flaming Kiss is a reddish orange..not too ‘in your face’ kinda bright..but very wearable one..I loved it! Its super pigmented and goes full out in one swipe. Though it stays 3-4 hours and with eating and drinking about 2 hours. But, easy to reapply,no patchiness or dry lines.
I used a satin taupe eyeshadow on the eyes and lined my upper lashline and half the lower lashline with the Gel Matic in Turquoise and the Flaming Kiss Lipstick.
Please excuse my hair..I know they look weird here :/
Sorry for the changes in lighting..the sun was dancing..and also if you feel my foundation is lighter, let me tell you its not. My neck and body and slightly face too have turned darker..I got badly tanned..and 4 shades darker at the Beauty and the Blogger show..and trying to get rid of the tan..but I guess it would take some time..
Maybelline The Colossal Kohl/Kajal Turquoise Review, Swatches, FOTD
So, if you follow me on my facebook page or Instagram, you must have seen this already ! The new Maybelline Colossal Turquoise Kajal..I had done a look with it..I received it in Feb but since I was supposed to be hush hush about it before, I was mum :p
Ok anyways, now since its officially launched and you can lay your hands on it too..let me review it for you guys..
What the Company claims: Go all out with glamourous eyes in the most exciting Colossal Kohl- Turquoise which LINES like a kohl and DEFINES like a liner. Turquoise kohl is a refreshing twist on the conventional black kohl and a must have fashion and beauty accessory. Here’s why you’ll love it:
Provides 12 hours of smudge free turquoise intensity
Color doesn’t smudge or fade
Enriched with nourishing ingredients and Vitamin E to soothe the eye
Features a unique tip that glides smoothly for an even application
100% suitable for your eyes
It comes in the same yellow retractable pencil packaging as the Maybelline Colossal Kajal Black..only with the metallic blue script on it..
Since turquoise blue is perfect for summers, Maybelline came up with this shade..
Its a metallic turquoise blue shade with some minute shimmer..I would not say its as pigmented as the black kajal..though its smooth but needs to be layered for the color to show up.
Also its a little soft and breakable..
The color stays for a good 6-7 hours on the upper lashline but on the lower lashline, it stays for 2-3 hours..before it fades off..there is no smudging or flakes issue.
Here I have done a winged liner with it on the upper lashline..and connected it to the lower lashline..and used the black Colossal Kajal on the waterlines..
And an FOTD :p
Pros:
1. Nice bright summer color.
2. I like the fuss free, travel packaging as the black kajal..with the metallic blue script.
3. Pops up the eyes.
4. Is smooth to use…no tugging.
5. Stays for 6-7 hours on the upper lashline.
6. Does not smudge or flake.
Cons:
1. Not that pigmented..needs to be layered.
2. Does not stay longer on the lower lashline.
Overall, I would say its a nice refreshing change from the usual blacks and browns..also this bright blue is actually perfect for summers for popping up the eyes. Definitely worth a try !
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: Umm..maybe
Have you tried the new Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise ?
Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balms Sultry and Unapologetic Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Velvety Matte Look. Moisture Rich Balm
A Matte finish that’s beyond plush.Balm that’s beyond comforting. Our Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Coconut and Mango butters nourishes lips. In 8 collectible, craveable colors.
MRP: Rs.800/- for 2.7g
Shades Available: 8
Elusive
Sultry
Unapologetic
Shameless
Audacious
Mischievous
Striking
Standout
The packaging is almost the same as the Revlon Kissable Lip Balm Stain..the retractable chubby pencils..the outer finish is though matte and darker..
They have the same peppermint smell and flavour as the Lip Balm Stains..though these Matte Balms and the Lacquer Balms have a blend of 3 butters..Shea, Mango and Coconut..which makes them more hydrating and moisturising..
Matte lipsticks and balms are not easily available across all brands..MAC makes good matte lipsticks..Revlon has a matte range..but very selected matte lipsticks are that good and hydrating too..these are matte with a velvety finish.
Revlon has almost nailed it with these Matte Balms..pigmentation- check, matte texture- check, staying power- check. Almost all good qualities of a matte lipstick/lip product..only thing is its not completely transfer proof..and cannot be layered for touch up..as it can go patchy..it needs to be removed and reapplied..
L- Sultry, R- Unapologetic
225 Sultry is a deep pink brown..supposedly MAC Twig dupe..but I am not really sure.
210 Unapologetic is a bright reddish coral pink..dupe of MAC Lipstick in Impassioned (Impassioned its slightly deeper) and Party Parrot – Limited Edition (Almost similar.. 95%)
I think Unapologetic is also the most loved shade in the Indian blogosphere..I personally love it ! Totally brightens up the face.. Also wore it HERE.
U- Sultry, D- Unapologetic
Here are the shades on me..
L- Sultry, R- Unapologetic
Lips look a little drier with Unapologetic coz Sultry was removed completely which left lips little dry..
And an FOTD with Unapologetic..
Pros:
1. Love the velvetty matte look.
2. Amazingly pigmented.
3. Staying power is pretty good.
4. All 8 shades are quite pretty..there is one for everyone..red lovers, pink lovers, especially Unapologetic is beauty bloggers’ favorite !
5. Hydrating..even though its matte.
6. Feels light on the lips.
Cons:
1. Not transfer proof.
2. Cannot be layered as goes patchy.
Overall, I am in love with the feel and texture of these matte balms..they score on all levels..Highly recommended !
Unapologetic is my most worn shade these days..I also love Audacious, Striking and Elusive..oh I think I love all the shades..the colors are all fab..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Which shades doyou like ?? Any particular favorites ?
What the Company claims: Lakmé CC stands for Complexion Care cream. It combines the goodness of your daily skin cream with just the right touch of make-up to give you that perfect look in just a few minutes.
Its skin care benefits include sun protection (SPF 20), moisturizing, brightening and freshness while its make-up benefits are an even skin tone and basic coverage.
MRP: Rs.250/- for 30g
Shades Available: Beige and Bronze
How to use:
Ingredients:
It comes in a nice attractive gold and pink tube packaging..and it can be seen and felt that the quantity is good enough too..it does not squeeze inside the cap and is very much travel friendly.
It has a light floral smell..and one needs only a pea sized amount of this..and the coverage it provides is pretty good..much better than other tinted moisturisers in the market..I would say more than Maybelline, Revlon and Garnier BB and almost equal to the Ponds and L’oreal BB..here I compared them all 😀
Its not that moisturising..and tends to give a matte look..oily skinned beauties would love this..I feel a need to use a separate moisturiser..if I don’t, it clings to dry patches.
And the shade Beige is a little lighter for me..in this pic below I have used Beige..Bronze is slightly darker for me..I really feel there should have been one more mid shade in between the two and that would have worked perfectly for me..Beige would suit NC 30-35 and Bronze would suit NC 40-42. The mid people should have been thought of..are you listening Lakme ??
Pros:
1. Lovely packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty good coverage.
4. A good enough quantity.
5. Gives a semi matte finish..great for oily skinned girls.
6. Stays for 5-6 hours after which a slight touch up is needed.
7. Has SPF 20..though not much..but little added protection.
Cons:
1. Cannot skip a moisturiser..clings to dry patches.
2. Beige is lighter and Bronze is darker..a mid shade is surely required !
Overall I would say its pretty good..and a boon for girls with oily skin…I guess Bronze would be a shade high in demand..and would suit most of the girls..a perfect daily use CC cream to your rescue. Recommended !
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..I think I will have to mix Beige and Bronze and use :p I wish they come up with a mid shade, though I doubt that :/
Have you tried the Lakme CC Cream ? Your thoughts ?
Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Rose Brown Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Creamy Lip Color combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day, and leaves lips soft and moisturized. Now in Pink Blossom and Pale Plum featured in the new Marrakesh Chic Collection.
MRP: 23$ for 3.8g (Approx Rs. 1200/-)
Ingredients:
Shades available:
Pale Plum- Soft Rose
Pink Blossom- Warm Pink
Baby- Icy Nude Pink
Black Cherry- Deep Red Wine
Black Mahagony- Black Brown
Blue Raspberry- Blue Raspberry Pink
Burnt Sugar- Bronze Nude
Coral Pink- Bright Warm Pink
Crystal Pink- Pale Silvery Pink
Dark Chocolate- Deep Red Brown
Hibiscus- Bright Candy Pink
Honeysuckle- Yellow Beige
Italian Rose- Medium Rose
Nectar- Soft Peach Shimmer
Pale Petal- Medium toned Blue Pink
Pale Mauve- Sheer Pink Mauve
Pink Ballet- Silvery Blue Pink
Pink Buff- Nude Pink
Raisin Berry- Brown Red
Retro Pink- Bright Pink
Rose Petal- Neutral Rose Shimmer
Sunset Nude- Warm Shimmering Gold
Tiger Lily- Shimmering Medium Tone Coral
Uber Pink- Medium True Pink
Washed Sea Shell- Shimmering Nude Pink
Twilight- Medium brown with a hint of rose
Heather Buff- Medium Neutral Brown
Rose Brown- Pink Brown
Phew !! :exhausted: What a list !! And what shades…I want them all ! Check the product here
I have no words to describe this lipstick actually ! In one word its AWESOME..!
It has this long slender black square packaging..and shaped as a slim lipstick..super creamy..quite pigmented..and it has no smell at all..
Rose Brown as the name suggests is a medium pink with a hint of brown…a perfect MLBB for me..I am wearing it each and every day..I am so addicted to it..
Here is the swatch..
And here is how it looks on me..
Pros:
1. Super creamy..I just love the texture..as good as a lip balm.
2. Its quite pigmented and I need just one swipe and can build up the color..but the shade is such that it never looks too bright.
3. The staying power is pretty good..and it leaves behind a tint even after a full meal.
4. No fragrance.
5. I am so in love with the shade..its perfect for Asian skin tones..and if you, like me, are addicted to MLBB shades..then this one is made for you 🙂
6. I loved the entire collection of shades..and also that it has more of pinks, corals, rosy browns and nude pinks and browns.
7. It does not settle into fine lines and gives a creamy finish to the lips.
Cons:
1. It gets collected at the outer edges..a common problem with these slim lipsticks.
2. Not available here..:(
I cannot think of any other cons..I am so in love with it..This is surely a must try..And it has 97% recommendation by users on its site too..Apart from Rose Brown, I also like Twilight, Uber Pink, Pink Buff, Coral Pink…sigh..so many !
Rating:
Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: For sure !
Have you tried the Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colors? Any particular shade you really want to ?
What the Company claims: Lips that shine with killer color. This weightless gloss makes lips pop with 5X more shine than patent leather.
A pop of weightless color with vivid, mirror-like shine. Outshines everything but you!
•Micro-crystal formula for 5X the shine of patent leather
•Plush applicator shaped to curves of your lips for smooth, even application of color
•Revlon ColorBurst’s Elasticolor™ technology for rich color with a weightless feel
•Moisturizers and anti-oxidants such as sweet almond oil and vitamin E conditions and improves lip texture
•Available in 18 vibrant, on-trend shades
Directions: Apply lipgloss directly to lips, using plush applicator shaped to curves of your lips.
For additional color or definition, pair with Revlon ColorBurst™ Lipstick or Revlon ColorStay™ Lip Liner.
MRP: Rs.475/- for 5.9ml
Shades available:
Peony
Sunset Peach
Iced Coffee
Fire
Papaya
Strawberry
Bordeaux
Aubergine
Rose Gold
Buff
Sienna Sparkle
Gold Dust
Hot Pink
Bronze Shimmer
Rose Pearl
Crystal Lilac
Orchid
Pink Ice
All of these shades have little shimmer..but not all are OTT..I loved the shade Papaya the most followed by Strawberry and Rose Gold.
Papaya is a true coral orange with very fine golden shimmer which are not much visible or do not bother much.
These glosses are non sticky and quite moistursing. I love the long sleek packaging of these..and the applicator is such that it exactly fits the shape of your lips. They have a sweet vanilla smell.
And this is how it looks on me..
You can buy it from Healthkart..they usually have discounts on it..
Pros:
1. These are totally non sticky and very creamy and moisturising.
2. Being a gloss they are quiet pigmented and stay for a good 2-3 hours on lips.
3. Though they are priced higher than other glosses the quantity they offer is also huge..I guess no gloss offers 5.9 ml of quantity.
4. These have a shelf life of 3 years..so do not worry if you have too much makeup and think you can never finish stuff.
5. The applicator wand is shaped to exactly fit the shape of your lips.
6. All the shades offered are pretty good.
7. The shimmer is very fine and not OTT and neither does it stray away from lips.
8. I like the long sleek packaging.
9. It has sweet almond,olive,chamomile and avocado extracts.
Cons:
I did not find any cons with it actually !
Overall I am in love with this…the shade, the texture, packaging, everything..
Rating:Quality: 4.75/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried Revlon CB Lipgloss ? Which is your favorite ?
