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Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review, Price, Buy Online

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review, Price, Buy Online

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Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review, Price, Buy Online

By Sanchita

INTRODUCTION – Hello everyone. Hope you all are doing well. The Miracle Complexion Sponge of RT family was a part of my haul and I have been waiting to use it for a long time. I have already reviewed the Real Techniques Core Collection Set and love the brand. Beauty Blender wasn’t available and thus I had to go with this one. I have used the PAC Beauty Blender before but it wasn’t long lasting and started tearing apart with few months and I had to buy another one. After using this one for 2 months, here’s my review on it.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Optimize your beauty routine with the #1 branded makeup sponge*! This versatile beauty tool was designed with a revolutionary foam technology to evenly blend makeup for a smooth, enhanced finish. Use damp for a dewy glow or dry for a full coverage.

  • Rounded sides blend large areas of the face with a dabbing motion.
  • Precision tip covers blemishes and imperfections.
  • Flat edge for contouring around the eyes and nose.
  • Ideal for liquid foundation.
  • Latex-free.

For best results, replace your makeup sponge every 1-3 months.

PRICE – $6 (worldwide), ₹ 550 on Amazon HERE

MY REVIEW

The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge comes in a thick synthetic plastic sort of a material which is sturdy but not good enough for storing the sponge. So I believe you have to use proper storage for the sponge. The sponge is bright orange in color but with passage of time and regular usage, I have seen the color fading but it never deposits any chemical on the face. Coming to the most important part of the sponge, the shape. It has a unique shape of conical end with flat top edge. The RT sponge is considered to be a step-sister of the Beauty Blender which works pretty much same like this. The sponge is bigger is shape (compared to my PAC Beauty Blender) and I feel this one is much easier to work with.

When first touched the sponge as soon as I opened the box, it felt small but the moment you run it under tap water and squeeze it, it increases in size, almost 40 to 50% of the original size. It also feels firm yet soft enough to gentle on the skin. I have used it under eyes and it has never been hard and irritating to blend. The firmness ensure that the sponge isn’t easily going to tear down while using and washing and the softness is great enough to blend. The sponge also doesn’t absorb too much product even if it is a liquid foundation or liquid concealer. In this way, it doesn’t sheer out the coverage of the product as well and deposit and blend the color on the skin.

Also, I apply the foundation on the skin with the help of fingers and then blend with the sponge well. The pointy end of the sponge is great for under eyes. It reaches out to the difficult portions like inner corners and sides well and blend beautifully. The dome shaped body is great for dabbing the color on the skin and blend them. The flat edge is ideal for covering the larger areas easily. The sponge is also a good one for apply mineral powder foundations and even compacts! I have applied powders for baking and also blended strobing cream on the highest points. It works as good as brushes and sometimes even better than brushes.

The cleaning of the sponge is also easy. In a small bowl, I fill in with baby shampoo or any gentle shampoo and mix water with it to form a solution. I soak the sponge for some time and gentle rub the sides to clean off. It easily washes off and doesn’t tear out. The takes some time to dry out completely but never loses the shape at all. This is why it is durable and it is going to last preferably a very long time for me even though I use it twice or thrice a week. The RT sponge has been compared with the stepsister Beauty Blender numerous times and since I don’t have the latter I can’t comment on it. But one thing I would say that RT Sponge is easily available on discount but Beauty Blender is way too expensive for a sponge.

OVERALL – Thus, the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge is a makeup sponge which would give you a flawless finish for the base and coverage as well. it takes very less time and makes the application as easy as it can be. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, this is surely a must have tool for you.

WHAT I LIKED

  • Good quality.
  • Proper and innovative size.
  • Doesn’t absorb too much product.
  • Gives a seamless base.
  • Makes the application easy.
  • Less time consuming.
  • Great for every product – foundation, concealer, powder, highlighter and contour.
  • Easily washable.

WHAT I DISLIKED

  • None

RATING – 9/10

Editor’s Note: I have never tried this, my PAC one also tore in the first 1-2 washes itself. I absolutely love the YBP Makeup Perfector, it’s my favourite and makes blending everything super easy and seamless. I might try this sometime, have heard a lot about it.

Have you tried the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge?

MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector Pure Orange Review, Swatches

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MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector Pure Orange Review, Swatches

By Linda

Hello Ladies,

Today’s review is about a product which I wasn’t aware about its existence and why it is highly used by makeup experts. I was looking for a product that would cover my under eye discoloration and small skin bumps. Before we begin with the review, let me just brief you about how I got to know about this product and why I found it necessary to purchase it. I have reddish discoloration around my eyes along with a few skin bumps under my eyes. I tried using several concealers and foundations but never found 100 % coverage of the discoloration.

I tried most of the home remedies from using cold tea bags and cucumbers, under eye creams/ getting proper sleep / hormonal imbalance check, almost most of the things but still I have it. Especially in pictures with low back light my dark eyes would make me look lethargic and pale. Even though I do my entire makeup, after few hours my dark circles would be visible on pictures. As I suffer from a skin condition, “eczema” I have dry skin around my eyes secondly the shading caused under my eyes is due to the shape of my eye socket. A year ago, I had gone through a makeup course, where our trainer informed us about details of a corrector, how correctors are used and selected as per our skin tone. If you browse on interest there is a vast information about skin color correctors and color theory. So this is how I decided to try MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector ( PURE ORANGE) and realized it did work for me to camouflage my under eye discoloration.

Let us first understand what is a skin Color corrector?

A color corrector neutralizes the uneven tones like reddish /blue / green /violet when used along with concealer and foundation. Correctors are available in different tones. Personally I feel orange corrector works best on Indian skin tones. Skin Correctors masks unevenness and pigmentation on our skin.

Correctors are not same as concealers !!!! Color correctors along with foundation / concealers can camouflage (May not cover it 100%) the discoloration in the skin.

This is just to mention that all information about this product in this post is based on my personal experience. The outcome of the product may vary person to person.

What MAC Claims:  A specially tinted, full-coverage and long wearing water resistant corrector. Goes on smooth and dries to a natural finish. Emollient rich formula that is highly pigmented and only requires a dab to correct discoloration and conceal tattoos ,dark circles and blemishes.

Benefits: SPF 35, long wearing (12 hours), controls oil, rich in antioxidants, water resistant, fragrance free, non acnegenic

Price: 8.75 KWD /- for 6g [around 2000 Indian rupees]

Packaging/Shade/Texture:

This product is packed in a MAC tub container which is black in color with a transparent non detachable lid. The shade and weight of the product is mentioned behind the tub. You may either use the product by running the finger tip over it (I know that isn’t hygienic) or you could scoop out a tiny amount with a help of a spatula and blend on a palette or use a concealer brush.

It is vibrant orange shade as MAC claims it, highly pigmented; a tiny amount is enough to fix the discoloration so a tub of 6 gms can really go a long way. It is creamy smooth in texture , which on application doesn’t not crease into your fine lines and easily bendable. It does camouflage my discoloration and skin bump under my eyes to a very good extent.

As I mentioned about my skin condition earlier, I did not face any skin irritation with this product, in fact this product kept my skin hydrated throughout.

How do I apply this product on my face for utmost results?

Application is divided in three simple steps (For this post I will be talking about how I used this product for my under eye discoloration)

Moisturizer, Corrector, Concealer

Step 1: Moisturize the area around yours eye well. With the help of my index finger I dab the product on the back of my palm to avoid excess amount of product to be added directly on to my skin.

Step 2: With a help of a clean finger tip dab the blended product on your discolored skin which is around my eye area [above the lids and under eye]. Dab a tissue with a very light hand on to the applied skin to pick excess product which helps us to avoid creasing.

Step 3: Once Step 2 Completed .Dab your foundation, concealer and finally a translucent powder to lock all your products in place.

Note: I’m mentioning several times to dab the product since we do not want to drag the color corrector all over our face as the discoloration is only on particular area. Dabbing also helps the product to blend into your skin well to give that natural finish.

At the beginning you might find it time consuming but trust me the final results are fabulous. You just need a hang of the amount of product to be used, so begin with a tiny amount then increase if you need more coverage.

I use this product for parties, office meetings where I want to look fresh when I’m not .hehehe!!. Secondly you can have an even skin tone after using color corrector. I may not use a corrector on daily basis as I avoid using excess products. But it’s your personal choice.

Pros:

  • Highly pigmented
  • Best results on pictures
  • Medium coverage
  • Evens out the skin tone( natural finish)
  • Stay Power ( atleast 8 hours)
  • Easily bendable
  • Water proof and non irritating to skin
  • Product lasts for a long time ,as tiny amount is required.
  • Light weight
  • Controls oiliness (does not crease)
  • Has SPF

Cons:

  • Could be a little heavy on pockets as you may not use this product as a daily routine.
  • Need prior practice for application ( This may not be a con for some)
  • You need addition dabbing sponge or brushes for a neat finish.

Rating: 4/5

Would I recommend MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector ( PURE ORANGE) ? Yes!!!! Yes!!! For blue to reddish dark circles and pigmentation it’s a must.

Editor’s Note: Nice review Linda, I have the LA Girl Orange corrector, would definitely check this out once I am done with that. But an orange corrector changes the eye game completely, whole face looks even toned and fresh

Have you tried orange correctors for dark circles? Which one do you use?

Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Kolkata, Price, Contact Details

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Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Kolkata, Price, Contact Details

By Sanchita

Every bride wants to be decked by a professional makeup artist. In previous days, it was the friends and relatives who used to dress by the bride but now the equation has changed all over.

If you want to look dreamy and stunning at the same time, then you have to hire a pro for the makeup. The spotlight and attention have been always on the bride on this D-Day and thus we have to make sure that the makeup, dress, hair and everything is just next to flawless. Also, you don’t want to look back and see the flawed makeup, obviously. . If you are in Kolkata and looking for a makeup artist, this post is just for you. So, here’s the compilation of the top 5 bridal makeup artists of Kolkata.

1. Aniruddha Chakladar

Aniruddha Chakladar is one of the renowned makeup artists in Kolkata. If you want to him for the D-Day, you have to book at least a year and a half in advance. He has been in this field for more than 20years and worked with various celebrities as well. He has the ability to highlight the best features and conceptualizes the entire look. His signature look is the kohl clad eyes and subtle lips for the typical Bengali bride. He operates mainly from his studio, located conveniently near Gariahat.

Contact No: +91 98300 39699, +91 332440 3513

Email: anichakladar@gmail.com

Address: 8/13 Fern Road, Kolkata – 700019 West Bengal, India

Package – Rs. 12,000+ (approx.)

2. Nabin Das

He is another well-known makeup artist in Kolkata and also a busy professional and hence it is best to book him at least a year in advance. His specialty is deep kohl eyes and red lips – which is slightly conventional but he makes it look like a dream! He has done various bridal and fashion photo sessions as well and every makeup look is mastered by him. He mainly works from his studio, which is located in the hub of Kolkata. His brushes bring out the best features of any woman smoothly and give her the perfect, poised look.

Website: http://www.nabindas.com/bridal.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nabin.das.75

Page FB: https://www.facebook.com/nabindasmakeup/

Contact No: +91-9831233618/ 9831033618

Address: 5/246 Gandhi Colony, Mina Para Road, Kolkata – 700080

Studio: 166c/6/7 Lake Gardens .Near Lord’s More, Allahabad Bank

Package – Price on request

3. Abhijit Chanda

Abhijit Chanda is a young professional makeup artist from Kolkata and quite a renowned one in the fashion and film industry. His forte is bridal makeup and not just the typical bridal looks, but also the conventional bridal makeup as well. You can also opt for paid trials before booking him for your D-day. If you want to get an appointment during the busy wedding season, you have to make sure to get your appointment early. His bridal make-up package consists of make-up, hairdo and saree draping. He works from the studio as well as comfortable in taking the outstation assignments. He mainly focuses on subtle shades and natural beauty of the bride.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abhijit.chanda1

Contact No: 91-9830688890

Package – Rs, 30,000+ (approx.)

4. Arpita Ganguly

Another well known makeup artist in the Tollywood industry, Arpita Ganguly has eight years of bridal makeup experience and she has been trained under some of the best makeup artists in the country namely Cory Walia, Jawed Habib and others. She believes that blending is the most important step in makeup and she always tries to bring out the beauty and character from the most common faces through colors. The major advantage that this MUA has is that she works indoor, outdoor as well as outstation. However, you have to book her in advance. She is also well versed in unconventional non-Bengali bridal make-up.

Contact: Hair & Beauty family Salon

Address: 25/9, Hospital Road, Kalikapur, Kol – 700078

P. Anwer Shah Bypass Connector, Bus Stop Prince Park

Contact No: +91 9748275583

Package – Rs. 10,500(approx.)

5. Ujjwal Debnath

Ujjwal Debnath is a young and popular bridal makeup artists, hailing from Kolkata. Traditional Bengali bridal make-up is Debnath’s forte and he always keeps the eye makeup stunning and tally with the lip color. Ujjwal regularly engages himself in both bridal make-up, as well as photoshoots. He has received promising reviews from his clients and their friends. Make sure you book him keeping at least 6-8 months in hand.

Contact No: +91 9732135269

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ujjwalmakeup/

Package – Rs. 15,000+ (approx.)

Editor’s Note: That’s a really helpful list with all details Sanchita.

Have you tried any of these MUA’s? If you would like to add any, do leave them in the comments below.

GRWM: Champagne Smokey Eyes | Makeup Tutorial & Outfit

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GRWM: Champagne Smokey Eyes | Makeup Tutorial & Outfit

Hi guys,

I had two back to back events the other day and I wore this look and outfit. I filmed this GRWM and created my favourite glam champagne smokey eyes.

Products used:

Sephora Smoothing Primer
MUFE Ultra HD Foundation Y375 (Review HERE)
YBP Makeup Perfector
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer
Colorbar Airbrush Finish Loose Powder
MAC Studio Fix Perfecting Stick in NC 45 to contour
Lakme Shimmer Brick in Coral (Review HERE)
Lakme Moon Lit Highlighter
Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (Review HERE)
Givenchy Eyebrow Pencil Brunette (Review HERE)
Essence Lash Princes Mascara
Colorbar Stay The Day Finishing Mist
Elle 18 Color Pop Matte Lipstick Rose Day (Review HERE)

Outfit Details:

Dress: StalkBuyLove
Bag, Watch: Michael Kors
Shoes: Steve Madden

I hope you liked the makeup & outfit, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

All Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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All Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

I have been planning to do this post since a long time, but I wanted to do lip swatches and that took some time. Finally I did them and then the editing, etc. Anyhoo, let’s get on to the review..

Claims:  Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Collection

You’ve got a new favorite matte 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. Pucker up and party with our delectable matte lipstick. Muah!

  • Plush, pigment-rich formula.
  • Intense colour pay-off.
  • Smooth texture.
  • One stroke application.
  • Luxurious, effortless glide.
  • Soft matte finish.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Collection Includes : 12 shades

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Notorious Red 01 : Exciting, enticing with little bit of mischief, our Notorious Red is all that! Red enough to let him know you are up for an adventure and bright enough to light up the whole room. Have it all with this gorgeous red hue, while you sip on your Cosmo!

Nykaa So Matte ! Lipstick- Frisky Fuschia 02 : If the sun ain’t shining bright enough, light it up with our Frisky Fuschia. This bubbly pink shade means sheer fun. So, go ahead live in the moment and shine like a million-dollar bill with this lively shade!

Nykaa So Matte ! Lipstick – Devious Pink 03 : In a world full of Cady Heron’s, be Regina George with our Devious Pink. Dramatic, foxy and fabulous, duh! With this pink shade, you’ll have anyone under your charms.

Nykaa So Matte ! Lipstick – Racy Rose 04 : Our Racy Rose is everything that you’ve dreamed of! This subtle pink will have gentlemen holding doors for you, everywhere. Cast a spell on everyone as you walk down the streets with this bashful yet alluring shade.

Nykaa So Matte ! Lipstick – Pink Brat 05 : Our Pink Brat will have your Champagne dreams and Caviar wishes coming true. Life is glamorous with this classy pink shade. Go ahead, treat yourself with all the finer things, cause you deserve nothing but the best!

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Sinful Blush 06 : Take him to other side and let the sparks fly with our Sinful Blush. Go all the way, walk down the precarious road and let this beautiful shade light up your face.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Wicked Wine 07 : If you let go of our Wicked Wine, you know you’ll regret it. Mysterious and tempting, we bet you won’t be able to keep your hands of our luscious berry hue! So, go ahead and give in.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Orange Vice 08 : You’ll be caught in a bad romance with our Orange Vice. Feisty and fiery, this bright orange shade is garage glamorous. It screams sensational and well, we don’t mind being the talk of the town.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Pink Flirt 09 : Play the love game with our Pink Flirt. This vibrant pink is sure to ring trumpets in his head. Get him hooked to you like a love controller with this flirty shade.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Mischievous Plum 10 : Be the ‘It girl’ of your clique with our mischievous plum. This deep juicy shade is dark enough to keep things mysterious and fun enough to make you the star girl.

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Naughty N*de 11

Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick – Taupe Thrill 12 : Our Taupe Thrill will remind of you of that one night when your love went viral! As you go on a put this nude shade on your lips, a faint taste of thrill and excitement will linger. Go bare yet coy with our alluring shade.

Why you should make it yours?

Unlike its chalky peers, this cruelty-free, and high-pigment formula is infused with Vitamin E for a soft, cushiony and flexible finish. The unique formulation ensures that your lips stay comfortable, colored up and matte-smooth all day. Another bonus: These vivid, full-coverage hues are hand-selected and named by our Inhouse Nykaa Panel, just in time for the festive season. The best part, they’re super affordable so you can go all out and buy the whole range.

Price: INR 399 for 4.2g

Availability: On Nykaa (HERE)

First of all, I love the packaging! It’s all black rectangular packaging with a magnetic cap. For the price, the packaging is very classy!

Also you get 4.2 g product which is the maximum one gets in a lipstick, and I am glad the quantity is good too.

They are super pigmented and you will need two swipes to get even, opaque coverage on the lips. The finish is creamy matte, so they are not dry or powder matte like the MAC Matte or the Chambor Matte Lipsticks. They glide on super easily and feel very comfortable on the lips.

They are not transfer proof and will transfer on all cups, glasses, etc. But the pigment is so strong, that it doesn’t fade on transferring. It stays put for 5-6 hours and with light snacks and tea. With a full meal and oil based food, it will fade. But it does fade evenly and leaves a nice stain behind.

At first, I only liked 3 shades thinking rest of the shades are the usual and nothing different. But when I tried them on, I was like I like this too and this too and it went on 😀

I have divided them into 4 each i.e. in 3 parts for convenience of swatches. Let’s start with the first four.

01 Notorious Red is a true apple red

02 Frisky Fuchsia is a bright fuchsia pink

03 Devious Pink is neutral rosy pink

04 Racy Rose is warm coral pink

Here are the lip swatches..

Coming to next 4..

05 Pink Brat is light rosy pink, might not look on pigmented lips

06 Sinful Blush is a carrot pink

07 Wicked Wine is a deep wine

08 Orange Vice is a warm, wearable orange..very Kylie Jenner like.

Here are the lip swatches..

And the final 4..

09 Pink Flirt is a neon coral

10 Mischievous Plum is a beautiful, deep plum

11 Naughty N*de is a perfect n*de brown shade, MLBB shade for many.

12 Taupe Thrill is again a pretty taupe brown n*de, another Kylie like shade

Here are the lip swatches..

Overall, I would say these are a total value for money! In terms of price, quantity, quality, shades, formula, they score on everything. Highly recommend them!

My favourites are Frisky Fuchsia, Orange Vice, Wicked Wine, Mischievous Plum, Taupe Thrill and Naughty N*de.

Have you tried the new Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks? Your favourites?

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

Burgundy Brown Fall Smokey Eyes Tutorial using Lakme French Rose Palette

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Burgundy Brown Fall Smokey Eyes Tutorial using Lakme French Rose Palettee

Hi guys,

So as promised I did this easy fall smokey eyes look using the new Lakme French Rose Palette. See the review and swatches of both the new Illuminating Palettes HERE

MRP: Rs.995/- (Buy HERE)

I used the light brown in the crease and added a little burnt orange for more warmth in the crease. Finally I took the main burgundy brown shade and used it all over the lid. Since this shade was a little less pigmented than rest of the shades in the palette, it needed a little layering.

So as you can see here, I went over it a few times to get the desired intensity. I used the coppery orange shade in the inner corners and since there was no creamy highlight shade in French Rose, I took the one from the Royal Persia palette to highlight my brow bone.

I used the same light brown and burgundy brown to smoke out my lower lashline. I used falsies but removed them later on as I was not happy with how they looked. I used the Lakme Eyeconic 22Hr Kajal on my upper lashline and smudged it a bit.

Finally I took the Colourpop Honeydude n*de eyeliner and used on my waterline to make my eyes look a little bigger. And used the Essence Lash Princess Mascara on both my upper and lower lashes.

I have used the Illuminating Shimmer Brick in Coral for my blush and the same gold from that to highlight.

I loved how the look turned up as I was not sure since I was using this palette the first time. Also there are so many different combinations I can think of with this palette. It’s very versatile and the shades are perfect for office wear to weddings.

Honestly I would have liked 2 more shades for the price of 995, 8 shadows would have been perfect including one black and one highlight shade.

Many of you have mentioned the price being a little high, usually Amazon has discounts later on, but since this is Limited Edition, I am not sure till when it will be sold.

If you buy from Beauty Centres and are getting discount on this or there are some nice offers and GWP going on, then definitely grab this French Rose Palette.

Did you like this look? Do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Sugar Cosmetics It’s A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick The Big Bang Berry Review, Swatches

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Sugar Cosmetics It’s A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick The Big Bang Berry Review, Swatches

By Sanchita

INTRODUCTION – Winter is almost here and it is that time of the year when we are going to sport the deepest, darkest bold lip colors all day long. Warm Indian skin tones and bold lip colors are the best combination and thus for this winter I wanted to add a plum/berry kind of lip color. While I have tried every other brand in the market, I was yet to try the Sugar Cosmetics. I have heard so many praises for their collection that this time I decided to purchase this pretty wine color for winter. Read on to know my review on it.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Creamy and moisturizing, SUGAR It’s A-Pout Time! Vivid Lipstick combines the look of a classic matte lip with the benefit of incredible comfort. Enriched with micronized pigments and silica micro-beads, this matte lipstick glides on easily and settles to a gorgeous matte finish. FDA approved, this lipstick is free of mineral oil and parabens.

PRICE – Rs. 599 for 3.5 g (Buy HERE)

MY REVIEW

Packaging – The Sugar Cosmetics It's Pout Time Lipsticks are encased inside a cardboard box. It comes in a slender rectangular matte black body with the brand name and shade name written on the lower portion. The packaging is extremely classy and easy to carry around. It has the usual twist up packaging, shuts with a click and relatively light weight yet sturdy. Overall, the casing is worth the product.

Shade – The shade 01 The Big Bang Berry has been named after the TV Series The Big Bang Theory. In fact, every shade of this series is named very interestingly as well. Coming back, the shade has been described as ‘wine matte’ color as per the website. Taking a close look at it, the shade The Big Bang Berry is a deep plum berry with wine undertones. It has no shimmer or frost at all and can be described as the perfect deep plum fall shade. The color is a great option for night wear and compliments the warm skin tones really well. For dusky to deeper skin tones, it can be a great everyday deep color.

Pigmentation – The pigmentation is a bang on! It goes on giving a wonderful saturation of color to the lips with a single swipe and with another layer, the full saturation of color is seen and gives a neat look as well. You won’t need any lip liner or concealer to bring out the best of the color. Therefore, I am thoroughly impressed with the pigmentation.

Texture and finish – The texture is the lipstick is smooth, creamy and glides like a dream. The texture leans towards the gel-matte kind of lipstick and feels light and comfortable. No matter how many layer you go for, the lipsticks wont bleed or feather at all. It doesn’t accentuates on fine lines of the lips and neither dries out. It is surely the most comfortable matte formula I have worn till now. To summarize, I would say the texture is something between satin-matte and dry-matte.

Formula – The lipstick is formulated with silicones and that is why it doesn’t have the glossy creamy touch but feel super smooth against the lips. It is better to exfoliate the lips to get a neat and proper look. You don’t need lip balm on top or underneath as the lipstick is hydrating enough. In fact, the lipstick is free of mineral oil and parabens as well. However, the lipsticks transfer a little.

Staying power – The lipstick is surely long lasting and lasted on my lips for around 6-6.5hrs. After meals, it will fade off and get removed from the centre easily. That is why you need proper retouch after food intake. The lipstick does stain the lips slightly.

WHAT I LIKED

1. Classy matte black and sturdy packaging.

2. The shade The Big Bang Berry is a deep plum berry with wine undertones.

3. Perfect shade for fall/ winter.

4. Good pigmentation.

5. Creamy soft texture and light weight.

6. Hydrated yet matte.

7. Doesn’t accentuates fine lines, dry patches.

8. Neither bleeds nor feathers.

9. Semi-matte comfortable finish.

10. Formulated without mineral oil and parabens.

11. Staying power is around 6-6.5hrs.

WHAT I DISLIKED

1. Transfers a little.

2. Stains the lips slightly after a whole day.

RATING – 4.3/5

OVERALL and RECOMMENDATION – The Sugar Cosmetics It’s A-Pout Time Lipstick The Big Bang Berry is a beautiful plum berry-wine color with comfortable gel-matte texture, good pigmentation, semi-matte finish and paraben free formula. The lipstick is also long wearing and a perfect shade for the fall/winter. I would highly recommend the shade for every skin tone.

See Top 10 Berry Lipsticks Perfect for Fall/Winter Available in India HERE

New Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow Palettes Royal Persia, French Rose Review, Swatches

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New Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow Palettes Royal Persia, French Rose Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

In my previous post on the Lakme Absolute x Sabyasachi’s ‘Illuminate & Shine’ Collection, I reviewed the new bronzer, highlighter and shimmer brick. (See HERE)

These two eye shadow palettes are also a part of the Limited Edition Sabyasachi Collection.

Lakme already has the day Gold and night Silver palette in this Illuminating Palette range, see the swatches of the Day Palette HERE.

Claims:  They say it’s the eyes that gives you that extra sparkle. So as you prep for your festive looks this year try the new Lakmé Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow palettes to add to the glam quotient. These limited edition eyeshadows by Sabysachi Mukherjee have 6 versatile colours to play with and create stunning looks that are bound to turn heads.
Whether it’s the lovely plum tones of the Royal Persia palette or the warm earthy shades of the French Rosé palette, these unique shades are absolute must-haves.

Limited edition eye shadow palettes designed by fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
High intensity powders
6 versatile shades that blend beautifully
Suited for most Indian skin tones

MRP: Rs.995/- each for 7.5g (Buy Royal Persia HERE and French Rose HERE)

Royal Persia has more purple/pink tone shades and French Rose has more warm browns/coppers. From the first look of it, I absolutely love French Rose! The shades are stunning and so apt for the fall/winter/wedding season currently. I can think of 9-10 different eye looks immediately looking at the palette.

French Rose is definitely very versatile and very flattering on Indian skin tones.

Both palettes have the usual packaging with a mirror and a double ended sponge tip applicator.

Honestly except for 1-2 shades, I was not so impressed with the pigmentation of the shadows in the previous day palette. This time I am blown away and how!

I had huge expectations from the palettes as the shades looked really pretty. And I am so glad Lakme has worked on the pigmentation this time, all the shadows are super creamy and buttery and these swatches are just one swipe each!

Top Row:

A coppery bronze, close to MAC’s Amber Lights (Amber Lights is slightly more gold)

A matte plum brown, this was the only shade with little less pigmentation compared to the other 5, but is easily buildable

A satin finish pinky red

Bottom Row:

A matte dark chocolate brown

A satin finish peachy pink, close to MAC’s Expensive Pink (Expensive Pink is a little more pinker)

A matte burnt orange with some gold shimmer

Each and every shade is super pigmented! This palette is a must have for all brides to be, it’s a perfect addition to your trousseau. I will be creating a look with this palette super soon.

Coming to Royal Persia,

Top Row:

A satin finish aqua blue

A matte purple, again the only shade in the palette which is not that pigmented

A matte slate blue

Bottom Row:

A satin finish plum

A satin finish light pink

A satin creamy beige with gold shimmer, very creamy.

This palette has more cool toned and grey based shades, and more on blue and pink lines.

All the shades in both the palettes are very creamy and buildable, except for one shade in both, all are pigmented and blend well into each other.

If you like warm shades, you can go for French Rose and if you like cooler shades, you can pick Royal Persia.

For me personally, I absolutely love French Rose and if I have to recommend one, I would say French Rose 🙂

I hope you liked the review, let me know your favourite in the comments below.

Lakme Sun Kissed Bronzer, Moon Lit Highlighter, Illuminating Shimmer Brick Review, Swatches

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Lakme Sun Kissed Bronzer, Moon Lit Highlighter, Illuminating Shimmer Brick Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

So as you all already know, Lakme launched these new products in their ‘Illuminate and Shine‘ collection during the last fashion week. This is a Limited Edition range brought in collaboration with Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

This range also has Illuminating Foundation and Shine Line liquid eye liners which I guess are permanent, only the bronzers and highlighters are LE.

There is one bronzer, one highlighter and two shades in the Illuminating Shimmer Brick i.e. Pink and Coral.

Lakme had this bronzer and highlighter earlier too and it was LE at that time too, so those two are like a relaunch. But I love the new addition of the Shimmer Brick.

All three come in same packaging, a flat round pan with a clear plastic cap. There is no brush, no mirror, no other compartment. The product is stand alone.

Sun kissed Bronzer

Claims: 

  • Limited edition makeup bronzer designed by fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
  • Contains luxurious micro fine pearls
  • Blends effortlessly for a natural sun kissed glow
  • Dermatologically tested

MRP: Rs.725/- for 9g (Buy for 600 HERE)

The bronzer is half and half with one part being lighter and one darker. It is very smooth in texture and though shimmery, the shimmers are not gritty or chunky. I found it slightly orange though, I wish it was a little more brown based. Also if one part could have been matte, that would make it ideal for contouring + bronzing

Moon Lit Highlighter

Claims:

  • A limited edition highlighter designed by fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
  • Ideal for strobing
  • Reflective shimmer finish
  • Contains fine velvet pearls to give your skin a stunning glow

MRP: Rs.725/- for 9g (Buy HERE)

Coming to the Moon Lit Highlighter, one part is a white based lighter highlighter and one is a dark brown based highlighter for deeper skin tones, which is exactly the same shade as the bronzer. So this is actually be a bronzer-highlighter duo.

Bronzer part feels exactly the same as in the Sun Kissed Bronzer, I love the lighter highlight part. It gives the most stunning soft, natural highlight. You can use this on an everyday basis and no one would know that you have highlighted! But if you prefer stronger highlights like me, layer this twice over a creamy highlighter and this will stay in place whole day, giving the most blinding highlight ever 😀 See it in action in my video HERE

Illuminating Shimmer Brick

Claims: 

  • A limited edition blush palette designed by fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee
  • Comes with a hint of shimmer
  • Luminous silky formula makes your cheek glow
  • Blends effortlessly

MRP: Rs.725/- for 10g (Buy HERE)

My most favourite out of the three is the Illuminating Shimmer Brick. I have the shade Coral. Both the shades Coral and Pink are beautiful! Both would work for all skin tones, but if I have to suggest one, I would say Pink for fair and medium skin tones and Coral for deeper skin tones.

It has 5 strips of color, with the top ones being more highlighter like and the bottom ones being more blush like. So you can either use them individually or just swirl the brush all over and use on both blush and highlight part for an all over glow! The peachy coral tones work really well the gold based highlight colors and together combined, they give the most amazing peachy gold glow. This product is perfect for brides too!

All blended together

The best part about all three is that they double up as eye shadows and look really good on the eyes. As the colors are bronzer and warm toned, they make nice lid colors and highlight for inner corner and brow bone or just a wash all over the eyes.

Overall, in my honest opinion, I would say go for the illuminating shimmer brick and the moon lit highlighter. You can skip the bronzer as the darker part in the moon lit highlighter is exactly the same. But if you are deeper skin tone and prefer deep highlighters only, go for the bronzer and skip the highlighter 🙂

I hope you liked the review, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.