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Lakme Launches Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints

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Lakmé makes you go POP this summerLaunches the limited edition Absolute POP TINTS in lip and nail colours

Announces Pop Tints as the Grand Finale theme for LFW SR 2013

Lakmé, India’s iconic beauty brand is known to innovate continuously and add new products to its repertoire across cosmetics, salon services and skin care. This summer Lakmé brings you a vivacious collection of colour tints to make your lips and nails ‘pop’ in true diva style. The Lakmé Absolute POP TINT collection is a kaleidoscope of bright and happy colours, which captures the spirit and exuberance of the contemporary Indian woman. Turning up the heat a few degrees, bold hues of neons, sorbets and jellies from this limited edition collection represent the style statement for spring/summer 2013 internationally.

Drawing inspiration from this collection, designer Namrata Joshipura will bring these colours to life, taking Pop Tints from skin to silhouette as she presents the grand finale show at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013. Style diva Kareena Kapoor is sure to turn heads as Joshipura’s showstopper.

Lakmé Absolute POP TINTS, a high performance make-up range, consists of lip tints in shades of summer, including bright orange, vivacious pink and flaming red for that amazing “read-my-lips” pout and nail tints in pastel tones of blue, green and carrot.


Speaking at the launch, Purnima Lamba, Head-Innovations, Lakmé said, “Pop Tints are in line with this summer’s colour trends across international runways and we at Lakmé are thrilled to bring the next big fashion statement to India at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013. We are excited to have Namrata Joshipura who will make a bold Lakmé trend statement by using a pop tinted palette for her grand finale collection.”

L-R_Pernia Qureshi, Namrata Joshipura and Purnima Lamba

Speaking about her collection, Namrata Joshipura, Grand Finale designer for LFW SR 2013 said, “For me, colors play an important role in adding youthful vivacity to the overall look. My show collection pays homage to the contemporary woman, inspired by Lakme’s new trend statement and interpreted through the Lakmé Absolute international collection of Pop Tints. This is a collection which explodes with attitude and will come to life on the ramp at this year’s grand finale of the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 2013.”

So get ready to immerse yourself in the surreal world of pop tints at the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 2013, an experience that will leave you awed and captivated by the magic of colours. The limited edition of Lakmé Absolute Pop Tints will hit the stores across India from May 2013 onwards.

Lip tints are priced at Rs.800/- and nail tints are priced at Rs.250/-

Are you excited to try the new Lakme Absolute Pop Tints ?

Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Swatches

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Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Swatches

Remember the Colorbar Take Me As I Am..the big fat lip pencils..check out my review of Flirtatious Pink HERE

What the Company claims: Take me as I am lip color is a unique multifunctional product which provides the application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. It is an extra creamy and soft feeling lipstick formula with excellent color pay-off and coverage. Viscous oils and esters create the beautiful shine. Skin conditioning ingredients like Shea butter and vitamin E further enhance the comfortable wearing properties. Be worry-free, take this gorgeous pencil and create the prettiest lip – creamy, ready for shine and flirty fun.

MRP: INR 699.00 for 3.94g

Here are some swatches for you all..would help if you want to purchase online..available for Rs.629/- on medplusbeauty

1. Mysterious Nude
2. Seductive Tan
3. Lip Smacking Cherry
4. Bare Dare Pink
5. Flirtatious Pink
6. Sensuous Red

After Flirtatious Pink, I love Sensuous Red, Mysterious Nude and Bare Dare Pink..I know the Lip Smacking Cherry is not at all cherry :/ Dunno why they named it such..

Your favorite ??

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches

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Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches – MAC Girl About Town Dupe ?

Ok..now this has a story behind it..I am always into more of neutrals..and get scared with bright shades..but from the time I saw this super HOT pink on Bruna Abdullah in the song Tu Mera Hero from Desi Boys..I wanted this shade !!

The one Bruna wore looked like MAC Girl About Town to me..I searched for all Fuchsias and Hot Pinks..would share all the shades I liked out of those I found,in a separate post later..

After comparing the shades online and checking some reviews, I found Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is indeed super close to Girl About Town..though Girl About Town is a little more deeper and Revlon Fuchsia is a little more cool toned…but they are quite similar..

1 swipe, 2 swipes

Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks come in a black criss cross pattern packaging with the shade color at the top..they are quite smooth and glide on easily..this bright shade is super pigmented..and in one swipe you get enough color..in two it comes out fully..stays for around 4-5 hours without eating or drinking..feels quite light on the lips..

Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is a cool toned bright pink shade..it looks amazing both as a stain and full blown..this shade would look great on all skin tones..I have seen dusky girls rock bright shades more..

I love how this shade brightens up the whole face..Also seen HERE

Check out the shade Peach and the complete review for Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks HERE

MRP: Rs.610/- for 3.7g

Now these were priced at 550 when they were launched..then they raised it to 580 and now 610 for the new and hot selling shades..I don’t think they should keep on increasing the prices like that :/

Some shades are available at Rs.499/- on Flipkart..check them HERE

Overall I love this shade ! And surely recommend it..if you love bright pinks, you are going to love this..did I get the shade similar to Bruna..I am not sure..her seems more bright coz of the camera and all..but but I am loving this..and have no regrets..all girls should have a hot pink in their stash 😉

Which Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks do you have ??

Viviana Be Gorgeous Hamper

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Viviana Be Gorgeous HamperMost of you might be knowing about the Viviana India ‘Be Gorgeous’ Contest on Facebook..if not, go here

Well I won this contest last week..and I got this hamper.. 😀

It has Viviana Pressed Powder in Tusk, Viviana Matte Lipstick in Nouveau Sleek and Viviana French Manicure Polishes..i.e Snow White, Glassy Gems and Luxe Lass.

The app works sometimes and does not work at times..dunno the reason why..but do try..it might work for you..and even you might get lucky 😉

You want me to review anything first ? Do let me know..

Viviana Matte Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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Viviana Matte Lipsticks Sinful Velvet, Provocatively Pretty Review, Swatches 
What the Company claims: A perfect Gliding Application for a professional fashion-show finish! A product characterised by an Ultra Thin Film and by an immediate writing performance.
Viviana™ Lipstick is characterized by an Extra-Shiny Brightness, a pastel delicacy and a Long Lasting comfort. The special formula, rich in purified waxes, ensures a perfect adherence and an Incredible Smoothness.

Plastic Powders: perfect glide in application.
Colour-bright pigments: full colour result.
Silicones and special polymers: lasting shimmering effect.
Jelly Texture: extraordinary comfort sensation.
Vitamina E: anti-ageing action.
Jojoba Oil: emollient action.
Slightly scented.Dermatologically tested.
Light esters: comfortable lasting film
Perfume free.
Lanoline free.
Complying with the CEE, FDA and Japan legislation.
Velvet ester: to give a velvet, evanescent touch.

Shade Card:

MRP: Rs. 329/- for 4.2g

Though they mention matte, these are super creamy and glossy..and are super pigmented..and the staying power is nice too.

Proactively Pretty

The shade card mentions provocatively pretty but on the lippie the shade name goes Proactively Pretty..now I am confused…but whatever the name..the shade sure is a pretty one..its a deep rosy brown..would suit all skin tones..more so dusky skin tones.

Sinful Velvet

Sinful Velvet is a warm mauvey pink..it would suit to medium to fair skin tones more..

T-B: Proactively Pretty, Sinful Velvet

Here is it on me..

Provocatively Pretty
Sinful Velvet

Pros:

1. Super pigmented..the swatches were difficult to remove from my hand.
2. Stays for a good 4-5 hours and leaves a tint behind.
3. These are very very creamy..in fact I feel they easily melt or break if not handled well.
4. There are 12 shades to choose from and both in matte and frost finish..there are browns, pinks, mauves, rosy browns..a shade for everyone.
5. Has jojoba oil and Vitamin E.
6. Perfume free..if one is bothered by smell.
7. Feels very light on the lips.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue. They are available online at Urbantouch, Good Life and Snapittoday.
2. I don’t know what the jelly texture as claimed means..but these are super creamy..and so soft that it broke while swatching..these I guess need to be stored in the fridge..and are not very travel friendly too.
3. The packaging..very poor and unattractive..plus not even sturdy..the bottom of Sinful Velvet is unattached and it does not swivel or come out..I have to roll the white plastic base of the lipstick inside for the product to come out :/
4. I think it should be priced below Rs. 300/- at this packaging..ya if they make the packaging prettier and fancier, then its justified.

Overall I like the quality, texture ,shades, pigmentation, staying power..only if these were sturdier and had better packaging, these would be awesome..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I quite like the shades..I only wish they were sturdier.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Bare- MLBB ?

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Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick 58BR Bare- MLBB ?
What the Company claims : For a rich lip colour with a creamy shine, the Velvett Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy. Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E. Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvett Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.

MRP- Rs. 225/- for 4.2 g

I have reviewed the shade 57P Naked Pink before..here

These used to come in square packaging before and were priced at Rs. 200/- but even at Rs. 225/- these offer quite a good range of shades, great pigmentation and quite good staying power. Worth it..

These have an matching bottom to the shades…go creamy enough and have a somewhat matte finish..stay on for a good 4-5 hours and leave behind a tint..the only issue is all shades leave behind a pink stain on the lips. That is the only con with it.

Bare is a muted peachy brown..perfect MLBB i.e My Lips But Better shade for me..I love this shade after my favorite Maybelline My Mahagony. This shade can be worn anytime anywhere..it is just perfect with everything..I love my MLBB shades..bear with me 😀

Here is the swatch..


Forgot to include a lip swatch..

Read the whole review for Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks here

Overall I love Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks..these sure are a value for money….and I totally recommend the ‘Bare’ shade..I am sure it would be an MLBB shade for many..They have come up with five new shades..like Obsessed Orange, Thrilling Pink, Peach Crush, Etc…I am eyeing the Thrilling Pink 😉

Check out my other MLBB shades here

Which is your favorite MLBB shade ?

Current Favorites- 1

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I am sorry for not posting much from the last two days..my internet was giving big time problems..went off every hour..so irritating ! Anyways, I thought of sharing some of my favorites currently..or stuff I am totally loving..

With Spring here (Though we do not have Spring In India), the whole season is so colorful..and peachy, coral and orange ! Especially with make up..so I am loving the peachy corally stuff too..

1. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Calypso Coral

Loving the bright coral pink for now..

2. Revlon Color Burst Lipstick Peach

True Peachy Lips !

3. Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23

Ah..Cannot live without my pinks too..a mauvey dusty pink

4. Pastels and Greens

Pastel Pink..and all greens..pastel green. minty green, fresh green..loving greens this season..

Inglot Pastel Nail Enamel 972

Lakme Fast & Fabulous 08 Going green

5. Bow Earrings from Aldo

Heart the bow earrings..I am so loving these..!

What are your current favorites ??

Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick 612 Red Rose Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: ‘Pure Colors’ is a range of 12 exciting moisturizing lip colors in pinks and browns. There are 6 shades of each type. They have natural extracts of Jojoba and Aloe Vera. The unique product qualities are: – Uniform dispersion of pigments – Rich payoff – Smooth application

Active ingredients
• JOJOBA – Jojoba helps promote healing of the skin. – Its antimicrobial properties in addition to the chemical composition that closely resembles skin’s natural sebum, makes it easy to absorb and non-allergic even in the most sensitive individuals.

MRP: Rs. 245/- for 4.2g (Only Hot Plum and Lilac Breeze are for Rs. 225/-)

Shades Available: 15-16

Check other swatches here

Pure Color Lipsticks have a simple golden packaging..its decent and sturdy enough..they have a very nice mix of pinks, browns and peachy pinks.

The texture is cream finish and is moisturising too..it does not settle into lines and never feels dry..staying power varies from shade to shade..darker shades have a good staying power of 3-4 hours and leaves a tint behind. It has a sweet artificial smell which I did not like much..but it goes away in a few minutes.

T-2 wipes B- 1 swipe
612 Red Rose is the new addition in the shades..its a coral red..a much wearable red ! This is the easiest red to carry off for anyone..its not the OTT bright red..and would suit all skin tones.

Pros:

1. Has a good mix of pinks, peaches and brown shades.
2. Has a smooth creamy finish.
3. Does not settle into lines.
4. Very economical.
5. Good staying power of 3-4 hours.
6. Red Rose is a very wearable red..that would suit all skin tones.

Cons:

1. Lotus Herbals is not available everywhere.
2. I do not like the artificial sweet smell.

No other cons as such..I quite like this..and surprisingly they have a good staying power too. Overall Red Rose is an universally flattering pink based red. And good for those who wish to start with bright shades. Check out swatches of all the Lotus Pure Color Lipsticks here

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23 Review, Swatches

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Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23 Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Medium hard, matte jumbo pencil.

Great staying power makes it an alternative for lip liner used by professionals for colouring lips.

Moisturising properties achieved by the complex of lanoline substitutes and avocado butter.

PARABEN FREE FORMULA
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS

MRP: Rs. 680/- for 4.5 g/0.16 US OZ

Ingredients:

Shades Available : 23

Inglot is available at selected places in India..i.e Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai..with 3 stores in Mumbai and Delhi and just one store in Kolkata and Chennai…but the better thing is they are available online
at shopatmajorbrands.com

These are jumbo lip pencils cum matte lipsticks…i.e lipsticks in jumbo pencil form..quite pigmented and stays put 3-4 hours..and even survives meals..it has a completely matte finish.

23 is a mauve pink with some brown undertones..a deeper pink on me..this can be a MLBB shade for many..especially who have dark pink pigmented lips.

It does require a lip balm underneath or else feels drying..but its quite light on the lips..it does settle in fine lines though but does not give dry or flaky lips as the Inglot Matte Lipsticks.
Here is it on me..

Click here for the swatches of other Inglot Matte Collection AMC Lip Pencils..

Pros:

1. I like the shade..comes up as a mauve pink on me but would be a My Lips But Better shade for people with darker skin tones.
2. Its quite pigmented.
3. Stays for a good 3-4 hours and even survives meals.
4. Does not have any smell.
5. Convenient to carry around.
6. I like using matte finish at times. If you love mattes, this is perfect for you.
7. Its not very drying or does not feel heavy on the lips.
8. Like the shades Inglot offers.
9. You need a big sharpener but it sharpens easily.
10. Paraben free and not tested on animals 🙂

Cons:

1. Since its a pencil, lot of product does go waste in sharpening.
2. Little expensive at Rs. 680/- for 3.8 g where some goes away in sharpening.
3. Inglot is not easily available.
4. You do need a lip balm underneath this and it also accentuates your fine lines.

Overall I do like this..though it accentuates fine lines and feels a little drying..a lip balm solves the problem..I love the matte finish and the staying power.

Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.75/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I like 21 and 28 too 😉


You like the Matte Lip Pencils ?

Faces Moisture Rich Lipstick 04 First Lady Review, Swatches

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Faces Moisture Rich Lipstick 04 First Lady Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Faces Moisture Rich lipstick provides rich, opaque color to lips and keeps them soft at the same time. The formula is infused with Vitamin E to protect and moisturize the lips with every application.

MRP: Rs. 349/- for 4.2g

Shades available:

  • 01- Pink Passion
  • 02- Lavender
  • 03- Peach Blossom
  • 04- First lady
  • 05- Neon Dahlia
  • 06- Azalea
  • 07- French Rose (orange)
  • 08- Pink Wine
  • 09- Ultra Pink
  • 10- Fiery Orange (magenta pink)
  • 11- Raspberry Red
  • 12- Absolute Plum
  • 13- Black Cherry
  • 15- Gold Rum
  • 16- Mocha
  • 18- Pink Chocolate

Ingredients:

It comes in a black case packaging with a transparent bottom..where the actual shade of the lipstick can be seen. I loved the fact that the majority of the shades are from the pink family. The case is quite sturdy and nice..
The lipsticks are super creamy and pigmented..these have to be handled with care and stored in a cool place in summers if you live in a place with hot climate as these would tend to melt..these are so pigmented that you need just a swipe of color to cover the lips..and the staying power is amazing too..I am quite surprised by these..as they score well in all departments..texture, creaminess, pigmentation, staying power..
04 First Lady is a bright carrot pink shade..now I was expecting it to be a lighter shade of pink but it is quite bright..I am wondering how much bright the other shades like Neon Dahilia and Ultra Pink would be 😀 Though the shade in one swipe can be an everyday shade for me..it does light up the whole face in 2 swipes or more..I quite love the shade and how it brightens up the face..and this shade is so versatile that it would look good on all complexions..whether you are fair or medium or dusky..you cannot go wrong with this shade.
Here it is on me..
Pros:
 
1. I love the texture..these are super creamy.
2. Quite liked the black sturdy packaging with the color of the shade at the bottom.
3. Very pigmented.
4. Most of the shades are from the pink family..there is one pink for each one of you..of your choice..if you trying to find some particular shade of pink..you should check out this range.
5. This shade instantly brightens up the face.
6. The staying power is amazing. It stays for a good 4-5 hours and leaves a pretty pink tint behind.
7. This shade would suit all skin tones.
 
Cons:
 
1. To be stored well..especially in summers.
2. Faces is not available everywhere and though its available online..sometimes it is important to check out the swatches on our own.
3. The names do not match the shades..Fiery Orange is actually a pink shade and French Rose is an orange.
 
No other cons with this..I surely recommend this shade to everyone and you would not go wrong with this shade. The range is worth checking out for bright shades..especially pinks.
 
Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Faces Moisture Rich Lipsticks? Which is your favorite shade?