New Lakme 9to5 Primer + Matte Lipsticks Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
Lakme has launched these new Primer + Matte Lipsticks in their 9 to 5 range and I have 5 of them, so here are my thoughts and swatches.
Claims: Lakme 9 to 5 primer matte is the first lip colour with built-in primer for a long lasting, matte finish. The built-in primer makes the colour stay comfortably for 12 long hours. It also has a smooth application ensures an intense colour payoff.
Lakme 9 to 5 primer matte is available in 30 work-ready shades, so you can match your look with perfection. Lakme 9 to 5 primer matte gives a smooth and creamy finish which doesn’t make the lips crease. Moreover, you don’t require touch-ups for not 8 but 12 hours. The key primer ingredient ensures that the lipstick gives a smooth finishes and feels extremely comfortable on your lips.
Pro Tip: For a precision pro-matte finish, line your lips with the Lakme 9 to 5 lip liner and follow it up with Lakme 9 to 5 primer matte lipstick.
12 hours long stay
Comfortable matte finish
In built primer
Smooth and comfortable application
Available in 30 shades
Intense matte finish with vibrant colour payoff
Phew 😀 That’s a lot of shades, I am really glad Lakme has come up with 30 shades in this range and there is a huge variety in terms of shades and undertones, in nudes, reds, oranges, pinks, berries.
The rose gold outer packaging is same as all 9 to 5 lipsticks, I do like the outer packaging but it is plastic at the end and not very firm from inside, the bullet base is quite loose and flimsy, so you have to be careful.
The formula is matte, but very comfortable matte. They are not as dragging or drying matte as MAC or Ingot Matte formula. They feel very light weight on the lips. Pigmentation is amazing, they give full opaque coverage in 1.5-2 swipes and they glide on like butter.
They claim to have an in built primer and stay put for 12 hours. Well it obviously doesn’t stay for 12 hours, these stay for the normal 4-5 hours on the lips without eating or drinking. With a full meal in between, it will fade and transfer and will need re-application.
These are not transfer proof and do transfer on everything, the only good thing is they do fade evenly and they don’t go away completely from the lips but they do leave some colour/stain behind.
In terms of pigmentation, formula, shade range, pricing, I do love them and recommend them.
Saffron Gossip is a neon orange, this one is very patchy and I didn’t like it at all.
My favourites have to be Rosy Mind and Rosy Sunday, both are beautiful everyday shades. I also wish to try Maple Map and Choco Break, they have a good range of nudes and browns.
Let me know your favourite in the comments below.
Have you tried the new Lakme 9to5 Primer + Matte Lipsticks?
I have been testing out the new Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons since quite some time now and here are my thoughts..
Claims: Get smooth and matte finish lips with this lip colour crayon by Lakmé that is infused with mineral powders. It has a soft texture and is available in 10 gorgeous shades that suit all Indian skin tones. It also has a rich blend of olive and jojoba oil that simultaneously conditions your lips. For your convenience, the all new Lakmé Enrich Lip Crayon comes with a sharpener.
Application: Step 1: Open the cap and start applying the product from the centre of your upper lip.
Step 2: Worked from the centre towards the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth.
Step 3: Glide the product across the entire bottom lip.
Step 4: This step is optional but you could use a tissue to blot out the extra product.
The packaging is exactly like color crayons, apart from the black cap, the qty of 14g is pretty good and each crayon comes with it’s own dual sided sharpener to sharpen whenever the tip gets blunt.
L-R: Berry Red, Red Stop, Candid Coral, Mauve Magic, Shocking Pink, Cinnamon Brown
They have a semi matte finish, neither creamy nor the drying matte. And they stay for 3-4 hours, lighter colours of 2-3 hours but won’t survive full meal. It does survive tea and light snacks and fades away evenly and gradually. But they are very easy to carry along and reapply.
They are very comfortable and light weight on the lips and apply smoothly, do not tug at all. They do not accentuate dry patches and lines but they would be visible.
Overall, I feel they are pretty good value for money and I do recommend them. My favourite shades are Cinnamon Brown, Mauve Magic, Shocking Pink and Red Stop. Cinnamon Brown is the perfect MLBB shade for me, a must have everyday wear nude.
Have you tried the new Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons? What do you think?
So PAC revamped their retro matte gloss formula and now we have a new packaging too. Also they introduced 20 more shades, so now there are in total 40 shades.
All the shades 1 to 40 are now sold in the new formula and packaging, and are available on Amazon.
It comes in this new ombre black and the shade colour packaging i.e. red, pink, nude at the bottom as per the shade. All the shades have numbers though, there are no names.
It has a flat tip applicator, I do prefer this applicator in liquid lipsticks as the broader applicators smear on the edges and corners of lips and give no control.
21 to 25
As per the claims, it is indeed very light weight and opaque in one swipe. These are very pigmented, you will need a good solid oil based makeup remover to take these off. But they don’t feel heavy on the lips, in fact I was testing these at home and I didn’t feel like I had anything on my lips.
26 to 30
They don’t have any smell/fragrance which is good. They take about 1-2 minutes to dry down completely and once set, they are smudge proof and transfer proof. So be careful while applying, because you won’t be able to correct mistakes later.
31 to 35
They stay for about 4-5 hours and the deeper colours for 6-7 hours, the only problem is they fade away quickly from the center in about 1-2 hours, so you will need to reapply at the center.
36 to 40
They are not very drying, but you will need to use a lip balm beneath because it will emphasize fine lines on the lips like all matte liquid lipsticks.
I love the new shades they have introduced, especially 36 to 40. There are no Indian brands which have shades like 36 to 40, a good true nude brown, and an orangey brown.
36, 37 and 38 I feel are quite similar to Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks in Double Dare, Lolita and Lolita II respectively.
There are good berries/wines and chocolate brown too. Rest of them are reds, pinks and peaches.
Overall, I would say the new formula, packaging, shades are really good. I like the price and quantity too. I do recommend them.
If you are in Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore, here are the PAC store details..
Top 6 Matte Pink Lipsticks under Rs.500 in India | Swatches | Giveaway
Hi guys,
I love pink lipsticks and I love matte lipsticks, so it was only fair that I do the Top 6. Now I didn’t feature Colourpop and all those brands that are not easily available and not within the budget of Rs.500.
From my favourites, I managed to pick not 5 but 6 beautiful matte pink shades, all under 500. So here goes..
It’s a bright neon candy pink shade, would work for fair to medium skin tones. Keep the rest of the makeup minimal with just a winged liner when you wear such a bright pink shade
PM 11 is one of my favourites, this range has some pretty good shades and very affordable at Rs.295. It’s a neutral pink that will work for all skin tones, especially fair to medium
3. Elle 18 Colour Pop Matte Lipstick Rose Day- Rs.100/- (Buy HERE)
Again a neutral pink that will work for all skin tones, especially fair to medium. Very affordable and 20 shades to choose from, one of my go-to pinks. This has a soft matte finish and stays for a pretty decent time.
4. Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Cream No. 12- Rs.160 to 180 (Buy HERE)
Comfortable soft matte liquid lipstick, No. 12 is my most favourite shade in the Miss Claire Range. A mid tone pink, not very bright, but easy to pair with everything. This will work on all skin tones.
5. Nykaa So Matte Lipstick 02 Frisky Fuchsia- Rs.399/-
Nykaa has a lot of pinks, I like 2-3 of them but Frisky Fuchsia is my favourite pink out of them. It’s a slightly warm rosy fuchsia pink. Everyday wearable shade and would look good on fair to medium skin tones.
6. Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 02 Brink of Pink- Rs.499/- (Buy HERE)
This is a recent addition to the list, a deep bright pink. These are very drying but very long lasting. Brink of Pink would work on all skin tones, especially deeper skin tones.
If you want to see all the swatches on me, here is the video..
These are my favourite matte pink lipsticks, I hope you like this list.
I am giving away Maybelline Vivid Matte Lipstick in Vivid 2 to one of you, it’s only for YouTube subscribers, so all you have to do is like the video, subscribe and comment with your favourite shade.
I will announce the winner after 2 weeks in the info bar of same video, ends 17th April
So I had all 12 of the new Nykaa Paint Stix and hence, did decided to do this review + swatches.
Claims: Nykaa Paintstix Collection
Go big on color and big on glamour! Nykaa’s Paintstix boasts a remarkable formula that pushes the boundaries of color intensity with its rich and intense pigment. This supreme formula glides on your lips effortlessly, providing you with, undeniable saturated color in one stroke. It s time to go bold with Nykaa!
Extreme color intensity
Soft matte finish
One stroke application
Long-wearing
Consists Vitamin E and nutrient-infused butter
Glides on effortlessly
Bold range of shades
Nykaa Paintstix Collection Includes :
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Nude Spice :Let the crowd follow your lead with Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Nude Spice. This warm nude shade is just enough to keep things spicy! Swipe it on and let the fun begin.
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Cool Girl Nude : Bring out the cool gal in you with Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Cool Girl Nude! This cool-toned nude is all you need to do the job. Not out-there, not flashy, this nude shade is just chill and classy!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – No Chill Orange : Don t keep calm, go ahead freak out with the Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in No Chill Orange. This bright, orange shade has the capability to pick you up on the gloomiest day! Go ahead, swipe it on and conquer the world, girl!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Peaches n Cream : Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Peaches n Cream is the sugar rush to your sweet tooth! This perky, peachy shade can never go wrong. Whether it is your usual Monday look and your chill Friyay look, this hue is sure to make you look all peachy and fabulous!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Tender Rose : Play the game and wait no more with the Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Tender Rose. It doesn’t get more girly and pretty than this lovely pinkish mauve shade. Look sweet like a candy in this gorgeous shade!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Chick Flick Pink : Put on your cutest jammies and call in your girlfriends for the best sleepover ever! Pink doesn’t get more fetch than our vibrant Chick Flick Pink! Go ahead, whisper all your dirty secrets sipping dirty martinis!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Rock n Roll Pink : Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to tap your feet to the 90’s beats with the Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Rock n Roll Pink. This purple-toned pink is nothing like you’ve seen! Swipe this fierce hue on and don t be afraid to show your sassy self!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Purple Monster : This bright purple hue is not for faint-hearted! Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Purple Monster is sure to bring the spotlight on you wherever you go! Dare to go purple, dare to be party monster with this audacious shade!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Bombshell Berry : Push and pull like magnets do, and let him stay amazed while you sway on the rhythm. This deep berry hue is all you need to keep things interesting. Put it on girl, Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Bombshell Berry is handmade for a hottie like you!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Rebellious Red : Don t let anyone bring you down, be a rebel that nobody can ignore with Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Rebellious Red. When you need a pick me up, this bright red hue is enough to make you feel invincible. Step out and take on the world, nothing is stopping you!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Hearts n Kisses : Let the love reign, and let your lips give the sweetest kisses with Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Hearts n Kisses. This red with pink undertones is the prettiest red that you ll ever wear. Go ahead, pucker and pout!
Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick – Grunge Brown : Back up and wind it with the Nykaa Paintstix! Lipstick in Grunge Brown. This deep brown shade is sure to give you that trendy, 90 s grunge look! C mon turn the stereo on and swing to the finest 90’s tracks with this delicious, irresistible shade.
Why Should You Make It Yours :
These cute, lipsticks are all you need to make your look little more fun, little more glamorous! This cruelty-free, and high-pigment formula gives you a soft, cushiony matte finish. The unique formulation ensures that your lips stay comfortable, colored up and matte-smooth all day long. Another bonus: These vivid, full-coverage hues are hand-selected and named by our In-house Nykaa Panel, just in time for the most-trendiest season. The best part, these fun hues won t break the bank! Go ahead, stock em all!
To start with the packaging, it has color coded matching outer cover and black body. The packaging is similar to the MAC Liptensity lipsticks and looks very classy from the outside. The inner part however is flimsy and plasticky, it’s not very sturdy and the body shakes a bit. Also the bullets are not very sturdy, one of my lipstick bullet came off on it’s own. I had not even started swatching them or using them, just opening and twisting, maybe one was already broken.
But if you drop them once, the lipstick bullet will break and come off. I like the So Matte magnetic packaging more as it was sturdier comparatively. You have to be very careful with this one.
Also the shape of the lipstick bullet is flat and I hate applying lipsticks which are flat on top as application on the edges of the lips is very difficult and the lipstick goes everywhere :/ You have to use the tip on the edges, but the flat shape often goes outside.
Formula though is pretty good! These are super pigmented, all these hand swatches are 1.5-2 swipes each like I didn’t even need to go two full times over them. Same for my lips, in two swipes you get complete, opaque coverage. See in the swatches video, I wanted to show that specifically.
These have a semi matte finish again, but are more pigmented and rich in colour compared to So Matte. These stay for 4-5 hours, and even longer without eating or drinking. With eating, it will fade from the center but leaves a strong tint behind which stays on throughout. I like the staying power
These are very moisturising nad comfortable on the lips. I love the shade selection they have, everything from nudes and pinks to deep purples and browns. A perfect shade range, also the affordable price tag!
I have divided them into six each, 1 to 6 and 7 to 12 for convenience.
01 Nude Spice is a cool toned nude
02 Cool Girl Nude is a more deeper nude brown, again cool toned
03 No Chill Orange is a bright, warm orange
04 Peaches N Cream is a beautiful peachy pink mix
05 Tender Rose is a cool toned bright rosy pink
06 Chick Flick Pink is a deep pinky brown
07 Rock N Roll Pink is a bright fuchsia pink
08 Purple Monster is a bluish purple
09 Bombshell Berry is a deep berry
10 Rebellious Red is a bright cool toned red, reminds me a little of MAC Ruby Woo. Of course formula wise, completely different
11 Hearts N Kisses is a warmer red
12 Grunge Brown is a deep, dark chocolate brown
Here are all the swatches on me..
Also another con would be the shade name is only mentioned on the outer box, I had to remove those stickers and stick them on the lipstick, as the actual lipsticks only have numbers.
My favourite shades are Cool Girl Nude, Peaches N Cream, Tender Rose, Chick Flick Pink, Rock N Roll Pink, Rebellious Red and Grunge Brown. I know I have many favourites 😀 Even like the first Nude Spice, perfect everyday shade. Even Peaches N Cream and Tender Rose are good everyday wear shades.
Let me know your favourites in the comments below 🙂
All Nykaa So Matte Nudes Collection Lipsticks Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
So many of you wanted the new Nykaa Nude Collection Review, so here it is..
Claims: Meet your new favorite nude lipstick! The creamy, long-lasting texture gives you pout-worthy lips in one stroke. It effortlessly glides on your lips, giving you a gorgeous soft matte finish. Nykaa brings you a collection that offers you eight stunning nude shades that you won’t be able to keep your hands off! Pucker up and party with our delectable nude mattes!
Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Nudes Collection Includes :
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Caramel Mocha 21M : Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Caramel Mocha is all you need to start your day right! This delicious light nude hue is as delicious as its name. Swipe it on and conquer the day girl!
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Royal Honey 22M : All you’ll do win, no matter what with the Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick- Royal Honey. This warm toned nude shade is as majestic as it gets! We promise you won’t be able to get enough of this lovely light nude!
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Hot Cocoa 23M : Girl, all we are saying is that simple is better! Show off your true self with the Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Hot Cocao. This pinkish toned nude shade will ensure you are summer-time fine even in December!
Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick- Praline Cookie 24M : Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Praline Cookie is the sugar rush to your sweet tooth! Go, ahead and give in to this beautiful brown toned shade. Let your lips look absolutely delish in this stunning hue. If this shade doesn’t excite you, we don’t know what will
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Haute Fudge 25M : Baby, you are the It girl with the Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Haute Fudge. Rock it all night and all day with this brown hue. We promise, this shade is sure to put you in the middle of spotlight! Who’s complaining about that, right?!
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Bon Bon 26M : Leave your lipstick stains of the passport and conquer the whole world with the Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Bon Bon. This rich, chocolate brown shade is sure to make you look like an international diva!
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick- Coffee Mousse 27M : Coffee plus dessert, who can say no to that! Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Coffee Mousse is what dreams are made of! This light brown-toned nude hue is sure to fashionably kick-start your day! Go ahead, swipe this baby on, we know you can’t resist it!
Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick – Chocolate Truffle 28M : Disturb the peace and run your hands all over him, take him to the other side with the irresistible Nykaa So Matte Lipstick in Chocolate Truffle. This rich, dark brown hue is as fun as it gets! So, what are you waiting for? Take the wheel in your hands!
The packaging is same as all other Nykaa lipsticks, black and magnetic with the matching shade name cover on the bottom.
The formula, staying power all being same, let me quickly talk about the shades.
They have numbers 21 to 28 from lighter to darkest nudes. 21 to 24 will work for lighter skin tones and 25 to 28 for deeper skin tones. Though the shades 25 to 28 work well on medium to fair skin tones giving it a deep lip look and not a nude lip colour look.
I have swatched them in 2 parts, 21 to 24 and 25 to 28
L-R: Caramel Mocha, Royal Honey, Hot Cocoa, Praline CookieL-R: Caramel Mocha, Royal Honey, Hot Cocoa, Praline CookieL-R: Caramel Mocha, Royal Honey, Hot Cocoa, Praline Cookie
Caramel Mocha is a light nude brown
Royal Honey is warmer than Caramel Mocha and has more brown
Hot Cocoa is a nude mauve
Praline Cookie is the darkest from first four, this is where the darker shades start, as the first three are lighter nudes. It is a nude warm brown, deeper than Caramel Mocha and Royal Honey.
New Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipsticks India Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
I have two shades from the new Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipsticks and you already saw me using one in the previous Valentine’s Day Tutorial post.
I have been testing these out and here are my thoughts..
Claims: Maybelline New York introduces Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color, a burst of statement-making color meets a surge of creamy texture. Achieve beautiful-looking lips and statement-making color with this supremely sensational matte lipstick. These hydrating lip colors glide smoothly and evenly on lips keeping them moisturized all day long. Now flaunt your pout in bright, vibrant and creamy matte shades for bold impact!
Precious oils leave a sensuous finish.
Available in 12 gorgeous hues.
It is extremely light weight.
Does not bleed or set into the lip lines.
Shades Available: 12
Faint for Fuchsia
Ravishing Rose
All Fired Up
Nude Nuance
Touch of Spice
Craving Coral
Mesmerizing Magenta
Burgundy Blush
Siren in Scarlet
Vibrant Violet
Divine Wine
Rich Ruby
MRP: Rs.575/- for 4.2g
To start with, the sheer grey purple case and steel body packaging is quite nice. I always liked the Color Sensational range packaging, they change the outer case color for different ranges.
Although I am not happy with the increase in prices, the Color Sensational range started with Rs.299/- in India and then it increased to 399, 425, 500 and now 575. I feel 575 is a little too steep for Maybelline as we always associate it with affordable prices.
The formula is creamy matte as per the name. It is very comfortable and glides on the lips easily, and gives an opaque finish in two swipes. They are quite moisturizing and feel light weight on the lips.
These are quite pigmented and stay for around 5-6 hours. Since I have both deeper, brighter shades, they definitely stay longer and leave behind a strong tint. I had to finally take them off after 6 hours and scrub my lips well to remove the tint. The lighter nude shades won’t last that long.
These are slightly glossy, and not a flat matte or powder matte finish. Also they do transfer on everything, but don’t go away completely and fade off quite evenly.
I like the fact that they have a good variety of shades, but I still see more of reds. Only two nudes and one violet, would have loved more shades in this range, at least about 20-25.
Faint for Fuchsia is a barbie fuchsia pink. Slightly cool toned but not neonish.
Craving Coral is a bright coral orange.
These swatches are two swipes, I love the pigmentation.
I do recommend the new Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipsticks, I only wish it was priced below Rs.500
I am going to try both the nude shades Nude Nuance and Touch of Spice and also the Vibrant Violet.
They have recently launched the Intimatte Nudes collection in the US and I absolutely love few shades like Raw Chocolate, Beige Babe, etc. I hope they launch that range in India soon!
This Creamy Matte range is available online on Nykaa.
Your favourite shade? Are you going to try the new Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipsticks?
I attended the launch of the new Lakme Argan Lipsticks yesterday and I swatched all 15 shades for you guys. They are already available online on Nykaa but without swatches, it’s difficult to make an online purchase, hence I hope this would help you guys.
Claims: The power of traditional argan oil, now in your favourite lipstick. Say hello to argan oil infused lip colors, the all new invention by Lakmé. These lipsticks nourish your lips while delivering intense color. The best of both worlds is now a reality with its nourishing power as well as rich pigments. It has a beautiful creamy texture that gives your lips a smooth and silky finish. Available in 15 vibrant shades that complement all Indian skin tones, Lakmé Absolute Argan Oil Lip Color is where the power of argan oil comes to life!
Argan oil as a base makes for a wonderful lip treatment – almost like a replacement for chap sticks/lip balms. They can heal cracked lips and also keep them soft, smooth and conditioned. The use of this argan oil based lipstick during the cold seasons is perfect to prevent rough and dry lips.
I love the complete gold metallic packaging! That attracts towards the lipstick instantly. The formula is very buttery and creamy, these are packed with color but with one swipe would give a sheer look and you can build up the color. You can even use it with fingers just for a stained look, that’s what Donald Simrock showcased on a few bloggers.
It does look like the shades have little shimmer, and they do have a glossy finish.
I have divided the lipsticks into 3 parts from 1 to 5, 6 to 10 and 11 to 15. Though the swatches would be right to left :/ I made that mistake
01 Ruby Velvet is a medium ruby red
02 Crimson Silk is a pink based red
03 Peaches N Cream is a light peach, suitable for fair skin tones
04 Soft Mauve is a true cool toned mauve, would work for fair to medium skin tones
05 Dewy Orange is a medium orange shade without any neon undertones, again a great color for fair skin tones.
06 Smooth Merlot is a very wearable berry red, great for medium to deep skin tones
07 Buttery Caramel is a cool toned nude brown
08 Drenched Red is a warm red
09 Soaked Berries is a grape color, would look nice on medium to deep skin tones.
10 Pink Satin is a medium hot pink shade
11 Silky Blush is a light barbie pink, would work for fair skin tones
12 Deep Brown is a gorgeous deep dark brown, as the name suggests, would work on all skin tones.
13 Juicy Plum is an aubergine plum shade, would work on medium to deep skin tones
14 Lush Rose is a bright hot pink
15 Soft Nude is a light peachy nude, an MLBB shade for fair to medium skin tones
My favourites are Deep Brown, Soaked Berries, Juicy Plum, Soft Mauve and Smooth Merlot
All Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Lipsticks Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
I had reviewed the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks earlier HERE. They came up with 8 new shades in the Fall/Winter collection later on, I had these since quite some time but couldn’t review as was on bed rest then.
Recently they have also launched the new matte nude collection, again beautiful 8 shades. I can’t wait to try those.
The packaging, price, formula is all the same. It has matching stickers behind the lipsticks with the shade names this time.
These are creamy, comfortable matte and not proper ‘matte’. So don’t expect these to be complete dry and powder finish, these are creamy and moisturizing and you may see some shine on the lips initially in quite a few shades. It will blot down later on, but these are very easy to wear unlike the drying matte lipsticks. And also these do not accentuate lines or dryness. I love the formula and pigmentation of these!
They stay for around 4-5 hours and deeper colors even longer, without eating or drinking. With eating, this will fade and will need touch up.
L-R: Mulled Wine, California Merlot. Sugar Plum Martini, Spiced CabernetL-R: Mulled Wine, California Merlot. Sugar Plum Martini, Spiced Cabernet
Mulled Wine is a deep berry wine
California Merlot is a cool deep red
Sugar Plum Martini is a medium plum
Spiced Cabernet is deep mauve pink
L-R: Cranberry Sangria. Irish Coffee. Hot Shot Espresso. Caramel MargaritaL-R: Cranberry Sangria. Irish Coffee. Hot Shot Espresso. Caramel Margarita
Cranberry Sangria is a medium red
Irish Coffee is a cool toned nude, very Kylie Jenner shade
Hot Shot Espresso is a warm medium rust orange
Caramel Margarita is a warm nude brown, again a great MLBB
My favourites are Irish Coffee, Spiced Cabernet, Caramel Margarita and Hot Shot Espresso
I love how they are adding more and more browns/nudes and beautiful everyday shades which no other brand in India usually does. I have always seen reds and pinks and oranges and I am so fed up of those. Pretty happy with the color range Nykaa offers each time!
Faces Ultime Pro Second Skin Foundation, Pressed Powder & New Matte Lip Crayons Review
Hi guys,
So Faces recently added 11 new shades to their already 12 existing shades in Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayons and I have 4 of them with me. There are some very pretty nudes and I have all 3 of their nudes.
Also they launched the Ultime Pro Primer, Second Skin Foundation and Pressed Powder. I have been using the second skin foundation and powder since quite some time now and here are my thoughts..
Claims: FACES Ultime Pro Second Skin Foundation with its new breakthrough color technology is an ultra-lightweight, liquid-to-powder formula that works like magic on your skin. A serum based foundation, it is super luxurious on your skin and has anti-ageing properties. It gives seamless adjustable coverage and a natural matte and velvety smooth finish that looks and feels like your own skin. As it melts into your skin like a serum, the result is a noticeably brighter more youthful appearance. Available in a unique packaging with a glass bottle and dropper, and in four shades of Ivory, Natural, Beige and Sand, FACES Ultime Pro Second Skin Foundation matches specifically with the Indian skin tone and comes with SPF 15.
MRP: Rs.1499/- for 30ml
Faces Ultime Pro Second Skin Pressed Powder
Claims: A powdery finish compact makeup, Faces Ultime Pro Second Skin Pressed Powder creates even-toned skin instantly, delivering natural finish to your skin. Step out confidently into the sun as Ultime Pro Second Skin Pressed powder comes with SPF 15 feature, protecting your skin throughout. With an incredibly luxurious texture, medium coverage and being light weight, it is perfect for your daily makeup. Choose your shade as this pressed powder comes in four different shades of Ivory, Natural, Beige and Sand.
MRP: Rs.899/- for 9g
Both the foundation and powder come in black and silver packaging, the packaging is very classy and nice. Especially the powder with the silver band at the center giving it an asymmetrical look.
I was pretty excited to try the foundation as it is serum based and very thin yet promises good coverage. It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper exactly like serums.
The foundation is very thin but not very runny like water. It spreads easily on the skin and I need just one drop to cover my entire face. You can always build it up and since it is very thin, it doesn’t look cakey at all anytime.
It blends really nicely with fingers without giving a streaky finish. In fact, I would suggest using fingers for this as the brush/blender would soak up some product and you anyway need very little product with this. You might need 1.5-2 drops if you use a brush or blender.
As you blend it through the skin, it gives a matte, powdery feel and evens out the skin tone really well. It gives a velvet matte finish as claimed and you wouldn’t even need to set it with powder. However for the very same reason, you need a rich, hydrating moisturizer underneath this or it will cling to all dry patches.
It has SPF 15 and is mineral oil free, hence non comedogenic and wouldn’t clog pores or break you out.
I love how just one little drop covers my entire face and gives medium coverage, it is full of pigment and covers pretty well. Though if you looking for full coverage, you will need an additional layer.
Since it is very thin and natural looking, it photographs really well. It doesn’t feel like foundation at all since it is super light weight and I am using it almost every day currently. Only reaching out for this foundation.
It is expensive though and also not very travel friendly coz of the glass bottle packaging. It would have been great if Faces had 2 more shades in this, since these 4 shades are not enough for all skin tones.
I have the shade ‘Natural’ and I was confused between Natural and Beige, thankfully Natural works perfect for me.
I have the pressed powder too in the shade ‘Natural’. I absolutely love the travel friendly and handy packaging.
The powder comes with a separate compartment on top for the puff and the steel like mirror finish on both the sides of the compartment, below the puff and in the 2nd compartment above the powder. The powder is very, very smooth and silky to touch and gives decent coverage. The coverage is good enough for people with fairly decent skin for everyday use. It mattifies the skin well, and still doesn’t feel dry.
One drop of the serum foundation and the pressed powder on top, and I am good to go with the base. That equals pretty good coverage.
Pressed Powder, Foundation both in ‘Natural’
I definitely recommend the powder, the price point is decent too. But again, more shades would have been better.
I would love to see a serum like concealer in this same Second Skin Range.
Coming to the new shades in the Faces Ultime Pro Matte Crayons, the packaging, pricing, etc. is the same. You can check the detailed review on these HERE.
MRP: Rs.799/- each
Pigmented and creamy, and give a nice matte finish. These are very comfortable to wear but will accentuate fine lines, so make sure you exfoliate and moisturize lips well as with all matte lip products.
Last time they launched many bright shades and I was longing for some nudes. And this time they have many nudes and I can’t be happier! 😀
I love the color coordinated packaging and they all come with a separate sharpener as well.
Pink Pout is a neutral warm carrot pink, very everyday/wearable pink.
Blushing Nude is a dusty mauve
Spiced Latte is a cool toned brown
Cashmere is nude peachy brown, can see the peach in it compared to Spiced Latte
I absolutely love all four and especially the three nudes, I won’t be able to pick one favourite. Cashmere is a must have though, perfect everyday shade.
