What the Company claims: ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME is an absolutely super soft, smooth and moisturizing lipgloss that promises one stroke hi shine coverage. It is completely opaque, highly pigmented, does not transfer, bleed or feather and stays on for hours at a stretch. Inspired by the colors of mesmerizing cocktails, LIP CRÈME gives you the color intensity of the lipstick and luster of a gloss.This non-sticky LIP CREME comes with a doe-foot sponge applicator. It picks up the right quantity of the product.
MRP: Rs.649/- for 4.6ml
Shades Available: 6
Fuchsia Sparkler
Grape Martini
Hawaian Orange
Red Mary
Nude Mojito
Pinka Colada
Ingredients:
I am reviewing the shades Fuchsia Sparkler and Grape Martini today. It comes in a normal transparent round gloss packaging with a doe foot applicator.
Its like a liquid lipstick in texture. Super pigmented and rich, you need just one-two swipes for complete opaque color. It gives a glossy look which goes away after some time and the color stays on for 2-3 hours after which it fades away evenly. Its hydrating and does not require separate lip balm, non sticky and feels very light on the lips.
Fuchsia Sparkler is a bright fuchsia pink.
Grape Martini is a gorgeous grape color. (nothing like this in my stash) Unique and pretty.
So the pinks,reds and nudes might be common shades, I definitely suggest getting this for Grape Martini. I haven’t seen Hawaian Orange but that sounds good too.
Top- Fuchsia Sparkler, Bottom- Grape Martini
These are travel friendly too. Also the quantity is superb, though the price is slightly higher. I wish all brands came up with half quantity and price and mini versions, so that we can try to finish the products too,which usually never happens!
Left- Fuchsia Sparkler, Right- Grape Martini
Overall, I love the shade Grape Martini. I like the pigmentation and ease of use of these Lip Cremes. These are indeed like rich,creamy liquid lipsticks. Though the staying power is normal, you can reapply them anywhere with ease. Definitely recommend!
Rating: 4/5
Have you tried the New Faces Canada Ultime Lip Creme ? Your favourite shade ?
Darkened Summer
Somewhere between dusk and dawn, there is a sky full of magic and myriad hues, capturing this essence.“Darkened Summer” is a Limited Edition range of ‘Fluid Sand Nail Lacquer Minis’ and ‘Matte Touch Lipstick’. A dazzling combination of deep shades and bright feelings have been put together in this range.
What the Company claims: Experience the Darkened Summer Lip Range with our 6 new and exclusive shades of Matte Touch Lipsticks. These lipsticks contain Vitamin E and have semi–matte velvety finish, excellent color payoff, non cracking formula to give you one stroke application with a creamier, softer and more glide-on feel and help your lips stay moisturised. Incredibly wearable yet absolutely matte.
MRP: Rs.475/- for 4.2g
Shades Available:
Celebrity
Brown Rush
Wild Mauve
Earthy Brown
Legendary
Peach Life
Well the time where brands are keeping on increasing their prices and lowering the quantity of lipsticks from 4.2 to 3 and 2.5g, I am happy that we have Colorbar with a reasonable tag of 475 and the old huge qty of 4.2g! Yay 😀 We want more of these Colorbar! Are you listening? :p
I am reviewing the shades 42MPeach Life and 39MWild Mauve.
Coming to the lipstick, its a part of the Matte Touch Lipsticks range. Its the silver colored packaging with a different shape of bullet, I quite like the shape 😀
These are matte but not completely crayon matte, still creamy and hydrating. Rich pigmentation especially the darker shade. You just need 2 swipes for full,opaque coverage. These stay for 3-4 hours and the Wild Mauve for 4-5 hours without much eating or drinking.
Peach Life is a medium true peach shade.
Wild Mauve is a deep,rich pink based purple. Some felt its a dupe of MAC Rebel but that is more on the pink side and this on the purple. Its a very unique and a fabulous shade. Perfect for fall/winter and a must have shade in your stash! Also wore it HERE.
Here are the swatches..
And here are they on moi..
Overall I would say these are perfect value for money. Good in quality,quantity,economical,well pigmented. I absolutely recommend the shade Wild Mauve. Would love to have more such unique shades in this collection.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the Colorbar Matte Touch Lipsticks or the Darkened Summer Range ?
Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection Review,Swatches
What the Company claims: The Chocolate Bar experience begins as soon as you open the palette and the smell of sweet chocolate envelops you. The eye shadows are pigmented with pure, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and includes 16 matte and shimmer shades of natural browns, delicate pinks and luscious plums. Includes our signature how-to Glamour Guide with three looks to get you started.
Too Faced Co-Founder and Creative Director Jerrod Blandino was inspired to combine the power of antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and makeup while having a chocolate facial and learning about the benefits of cocoa at a Hawaiian spa. Based on this inspiration we created our best-selling bronzer Chocolate Soleil and then Milk Chocolate Soleil and have now added the Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Palette.
Finally the review. Its the most beautiful and gorgeous palette I won! And trust me, I own many :p But what can beat chocolate?! It looks like a chocolate bar and all the eyeshadows smell like chocolate too! Like what more would one need.
It has 16 shades from the nudes,beige to browns,purples,etc. The pigmentation is beyond amazing, I just touched the eyeshadow for swatches and I got real powder pigment coming out. The metallic and satin finish needed just a small touch not even a complete swipe for swatch. Matte shades in any palette are not usually very pigmented. But not here, the mattes are rich and pigmented too especially the browns. 1-2 matte shades out of the entire 16 would be a bit less pigmented. But none are chalky or dry, all the shadows are super creamy.
It comes with a guide for three different eye makeup looks.
They stay for a good 6-7 hours even without a primer and more so with a primer. I think this palette has all the shades one would ever need, unless you are a ‘brights’ person. I am a neutral lover and this one is just perfect for me. I reach for it all the time even though I have other palettes including Too Faced Palettes.
Shades:
Left:
Gilded Ganache: Satin finish darkened chocolate brown with gold shimmer
White Chocolate: Matte pale beige for highlighting the brow bone
Salted Caramel: Matte medium peachy brown
Marzipan: Warm peach with frosted metallic finish
Semi Sweet: Matte medium brown with red undertones
Hazelnut: Medium golden bronze with metallic finish
Creme Brulee: Darkened molten gold with rich,metallic finish. One of the best in the palette
Haute Chocolate: Dark chocolate brown with red undertones and frost finish
Right:
Milk Chocolate: Matte medium brown, its almost my skin shade. Good for blending.
Black Forest Truffle: Burgundy brown with burgundy and bronzer shimmer
Triple Fudge: Matte deep dark brown
Strawberry Bon Bon: Matte cool toned light pink
Candied Violet: Smoky violet with blue and pink shimmer
Amaretto: Frost warm toned medium brown with red undertones
Cherry Cordial: Matte plumy brown with some flecks of shimmer
Champagne Truffle: Off white with a golden sheen and metallic finish. Perfect for inner corners of eyes.
I think this is one perfect palette for everyone and a must have. All the necessary shades you will ever need. Carry only this for your holiday, weddings,etc and you are sorted. Highly recommended!
Rating: 4.5/5
I would update this post or do a separate post with EOTD’s.
Did you like the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection?
Be the show stopper with rich enchanting lips. With True Color Technology, the rich color you see on the lipstick is the same color you see on your lips. Capture attention with a plethora of shades that make you beautiful.
1. Lip-Nourishing formula with Shea Butter, Omega Oil, Arctic Berry & Vitamin E to make lips feel smooth and moisturized instantly.
2. Vivid colors stay true with Self-renewing Pigments formula
3. See the shades instantly through the clear view window
Available in 20 shades
Grammage: 3.8g
MRP: Rs. 375/- (Mostly on discounts)
They also come in a matte range with a similar packaging.
It has a black square tube packaging with a see through cap towards the top. Not that you can see the shade from the top to identify the shade :/
But its shuts tight and does not mess or break easily. Travel friendly. To start with, I love how crazily pigmented these are! Pretty moisturizing and stay for 3-4 hours and leave behind a soft stain.
I am reviewing the shades Buttered Rum, Lava Love and WineBerry. I absolutely love WineBerry, followed by Lava Love. I am not a fans of browns, so do not like Buttered Rum much.
Buttered Rum is a soft brick brown
Lava Love is a bright coral red
WineBerry is actually a mauve rose brown, very flattering shade.
L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry
Here are the swatches..
L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry
And here is how they look on moi..
L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry
I would love to check out more from this range. These are very moisturizing, pigmented, have SPF15, stays for 3-4 hours and all the qualities a good lipstick should have. Highly recommended. Only availability is an issue with Avon since you need a representative.
Also I would love to try the Matte range in this next.
Rating: 4/5
Have you tried the new Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks SPF15 ?
New L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks Review,Swatches
L’oreal Paris revamped their Infallible Le Rouge Lipsticks and now we have these new Infallible ones with a fancy packaging,better formula and of course a new price tag 😀
What the Company claims: Infallible Lip Colour is a luxurious, comfortable and long lasting lip colour. The new range has with a broad spectrum of 15 gorgeous shades, from subdued neutrals to lively, vibrant shades. It offers 24 hours of vivid, high definition colour.
Colour bond technology and combination of silicon micro spheres, captures colour on the lips for upto 10 hours for the ultimate beauty experience. Vitamin E: keeps your lips moist, relaxed and hydrated. The creamy, conditioning base: Allows even application without flaking or fading.
I am reviewing six shades today which are 421 Charismatic Coral, 312 Ravishing Red,737 Persistent Plum, 425 Always Apricot,138 Forever Fuchsia and 829 Resilient Raisin.
Let us start with the packaging, I loved the transparent matching shade cap and the black common base, looks pretty and easy to identify. Only issue is the lipstick touches the edges when you swivel up and down and also during travelling which damages it slightly at the edges.
Coming to the texture, it glides like butter! Literal butter, no kidding. It melts on the lips as you glide it on and spreads like butter. It sets on the lips after 10 minutes or so.
Pigmentation is beyond amazing. The swatches on my hand needed good scrubbing to get rid of. These are indeed super pigmented.
The Lipstick Army (L-R: Charismatic Coral, Ravishing Red,Always Apricot,Persistent Plum,Resilient Raisin,Forever Fuchsia)
Now the main part, the staying power where most of the lipsticks fail for me. Only MAC Matte stays on for me a long time. (i.e. Ruby Woo) These totally surprised me here!! I have worn these for more than 8 hours and still they were good to go, untill I had to remove it off with a good cleanser. I never expected this from L’Oreal Paris and I would say I am pretty pretty impressed. I have drank tea,water and had lunch,dinner,etc. It doesn’t fade at all with drinking or light snacks, with complete lunch or dinner, it does fade but not much. I kiss my niece the whole day and all the lipsticks always transfer on her cute chubby cheeks :p This one did transfer a bit but not much. Passed the kiss test too 😀
Always Apricot is a stunning medium wearable warm orange
Persistent Plum is a deep plum with pink undertones
Resilient Raisin is a deep brown with maroon undertones
Forever Fuchsia is a medium neutral fuchsia pink
Charismatic Coral and Always Apricot look very similar in tube and are slightly close, so are Persistent Plum and Resilient Raisin. (except for the undertones)
Only con would be the price, as they are expensive at Rs.999/- for 2.5g quantity. And the lipstick bullet gets damaged at the corners.
If I have to review these in one word, I would say superb!
My favourite shades are Always Apricot, Forever Fuchsia, Charismatic Coral and Ravishing Red. I also want to check out Enduring Berry,Tender Berry and Rambling Rose.
Overall for me, they pass all the tests. I am in love with these and have been wearing them since 3 days the entire day. I know the price is on the higher side, but if I get such long staying lipsticks which need no touch up and are super comfortable and light on lips,kiss proof, transfer proof and come in such pretty bright 15 shades, I would pay for these. These actually deliver all that they claim. Highly recommended!
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the New L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks ?
L’Oreal Paris Lucent Magique Blush comes in a beautiful gold packaging with a mirror and a small brush. The brush is slightly scratchy but pretty decent for emergency or travelling.
It has three strips of pink with the middle one being the most broad which is a creamy matte rose pink. The top strip is a pale pink and the bottom is a frosty pink. All combined they give a bright pretty fuchsia pink flush as the name suggests.
It also highlights and gives that sheen coz of the shimmer, you do not need a separate highlighter when using this.
The pigmentation on touch is above average, but Do Not go overboard with this, apply it very very sparingly. On the skin, it turns deeper and brighter after some time with the warmth. It stays for a good 5-6 hours before it starts fading off slightly, but it is surely super pigmented and bright when in contact with the skin.
It is smooth in texture and goes on easy. The quantity is super awesome, you would need an entire generation to finish this blush, considering the pigmentation!
For the packaging, quality and quantity, the price is justified. Highly recommend this! Would update this post with an FOTD soon, I could not click a pic in daylight.
Top: Individual, Bottom- Blended
Also, Sunset Glow is one other super pretty shade from this range worth checking out.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the new L’Oreal Paris Lucent Magique Blush yet ? Your views ?
The Body Shop Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Perfect your complexion and fight the look of blemishes with our Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream. This dual action cream gives you flawless coverage whilst tackling the appearance of blemishes. Formulated with purifying Community Fair Trade organic tea tree oil from Kenya. – Blemishes and imperfections are instantly covered – Lightweight formula gives shine-free complexion – 3 shades blend seamlessly into all skin tones for natural-looking coverage.
MRP: Rs.1095/- for 40ml
How to use: Squeeze BB cream onto fingertips and spread all over face until fully blended. Alternatively, dot gently onto emergency blemishes for on the spot coverage. TOP TIP: For best results, use our Tea Tree Pore Minimiser before applying BB Cream for spotless-looking skin with pores that look smaller and skin that appears smoother and more mattified!
Ingredients:
Shades Available: 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Dark
Here are the swatches of all three shades.
I have the shade 02 which is an almost perfect match for me. 01 had grey undertones, so I would have gone with 02 anyways.
It comes in a small green tube packaging with a beige flip cap. Its small and handy to carry around.
The texture is very soft, it feels like butter (maybe coz of shea butter) and spreads like it too. Just that you need to blend it in well. Its very light weight and does’nt feel like you have applied something on the skin. Gives medium coverage and reduces appearance of redness,etc. It won’t give complete coverage or help with acne scars or dark circles.
Its more like a tinted moisturiser. Stays put whole day, but since its quite rich in texture (coz of shea butter and soyabean oil), one needs to set it with a powder or it might look shiny.
I think its good for everyday use and also the tea tree oil would help against further acne. It has a strong tea tree oil smell which is apparent from the time you squeeze the product out.
Here it is on me.
I do not agree on the complete coverage of acne or blemishes it claims. And also its expensive for the qty coz if you use it everyday, it might last just month or a week above.
Overall, I did like it but not very satisfied with the price tag and qty. And also oily skin needs to powder on top. I would say ‘can try’.
What the Company claims: Multi-functional palette contains four eyeshadows and two blushers from our bestselling i-Divine and Blush range. Eye & Cheek Palette provides all of your colour essentials in one convenient compact.
These velvety smooth eyeshadows and blushers are highly pigmented and long-lasting, making blending and defining simple.
Each palette contains complementary neutral and bold shades suited to all skin tones.
Packaged in a handy travel sized compact, with magnetic snap-shut mechanism and also includes a large mirror and two essential brushes for effortless application.
Dancing Til Dusk includes velvety browns and shimmering fawns from our Au Naturel i-Divine palette. With radiant Blush shades Mirrored Pink, an iridescent soft pink and Sahara, a matte, dark coral, for a sophisticated finish.
How to: Eyeshadow: Use the mini eyeshadow applicator to sweep the lighter shades all over the eye lid. Blend well, as this acts as a base for deeper shades. Then apply the medium or dark shades across the crease to define eyes
Blush: Using the mini blusher brush included, sweep onto the apples of the cheeks
Comes in 2 variants- Dancing Till Dusk and See You At Midnight
MRP: $14.99
Dancing Till Dusk is the one I am reviewing today. It is more on the warm side while See You At Midnight is more on the cooler side.
Dancing Till Dusk has the blushes Mirrored Pink and Sahara and the eyeshadows from the Au Naturel Palette.
See You at Midnight combines deep blue and pearlescent purple eyeshadows from our Vintage Romance i-Divine Palette. Along with Blush in Pomegranate, a golden berry hue and Antique,a shimmery dusky rose, for a captivating look.
It comes in a small rectangular black packaging and has a mirror and a small double sided applicator and a small brush.
Shades:
Eyeshadows:
Satin finish champagne shade (Beautiful!)
Matte taupe (For the crease)
Matte beige n*de (Almost skin color, perfect for blending and brow bone)
Medium brown with gold shimmer
Blushes:
Mirrored Pink – A soft, romantic satin finish bright pink. Very bridal for fair skin tones.
Sahara: Matte peachy coral. Super pretty on warm skin tones <3
I would recommend See You At Midnight for darker/deeper skin tones coz the shades would show up on them well and Dancing Till Dusk for both but especially for warm skin tones. I am glad I got the Dancing Till Dusk coz I am totally a warm person and love neutrals/warms in eye shadows and peachy, natural blushes. Also, warm shades look beautiful on our Indian skin tones.
Its a perfect daytime palette with a brown, taupe, champagne, a shade for blending and a nice peach blush. Mirrored Pink looks a little bright though but looks nice when blended if you want to turn a day time look to a night time look. Its travel friendly and carry one and you are sorted kind of a palette. Highly recommended!
Illamasqua Vintage Metallix in Bibelot, Courtier Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Vintage Metallix eyeshadow provides a metallic cream-gel texture that provides long wear and comfort. Smudge resistant and long lasting formula. Apply with your fingers or an Illamasqua brush.
A long lasting, metallic cream-gel texture, with a smudge resistant finish.
Key Benefits:
1. Intense metallic finish.
2. Smudge resistant.
3. Maximum long wear.
Application: Apply using fingers or an Illamasqua brush
MRP: £16.50 for 5ml (Approx Rs.1620/-)
Illamasqua Vintage Metallix is a part of their ‘Once’ collection. A set of three cream-gel eye shadows were launched as a part of this range: Bibelot (Vintage Green), Courtier (Vintage N*de) and Embellish (Vintage Brown)
I love cream eye shadows, they are easy to apply and blend and takes just a minute or so for that perfect blended look. I can use it anywhere and everywhere, even when I am travelling and I do not need to carry palettes or brushes. Plus I am mostly always in a rush, so cream shadows come to my handy. I also the Maybelline Color Tattoos for the same reason.
And when I got these, I was pretty excited to try them.
Today I am reviewing the shades Bibelot and Courtier. These come in a simple glass packaging with a golden cap and the Illamasqua symbol embossed on it. The mouth is wide enough to get the product on your fingers.
These are super duper creamy and blend easily, can even be layered quickly. It takes a minute for them to set, and once set, they don’t budge at all! They have stayed put whole day with minimal fading.
Bibelot is a gorgeous forest green with gold shimmer.
Courtier is a frosty n*de pink with silver shimmer.
Unblended
Courtier is a shade one can use in daytime or for everyday formal wear with just a winged liner. Looks super classy, giving just a hint of shimmer.
Bibelot is the perfect fall/winter shade. One can create beautiful 2 minute green smokey eyes with it. Also, its a nice shade for Indian wear.
Overall, I loved them. I would love to try Embellish too, coz I cant have enough of browns 😀 But if I have to recommend one, I would suggest Bibelot. Its a must have <3
Blended
They are definitely slightly on the expensive side, but with MAC Paint pots’ increased pricing at Rs.1500/-, they are almost the same, with Illamasqua offering slightly more qty but texture wise, Illamasqua are much more creamy and easy to use, where as MAC Paint Pots dry up quickly and are not as creamy as these.
Only issue with Illamasqua is availability. You need to buy it online from their site HERE.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried any cream eye shadows ? Which is your favourite ?
Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Arabian Nights Palette Review, Swatches & International Giveaway
Hey guys,
Remember I mentioned about the new Sleek MakeUP Arabian Nights Smokes & Diamonds i-Divine Limited Edition Palette HERE.
Today, I bring you the review and swatches of it 🙂
What the Company claims: This exclusive i-Divine Palette* is inspired by Arabian fantasy, seduction and warm rich colours. The deep tones of green, blue and gold melt together, forming beautiful smoky effects, suited to all skin tones.
This exquisite palette is perfect for summer nights, there are endless possibilities for striking looks, sure to turn heads and make you look and feel incredible
Each shade is highly pigmented with unique shade names such as Gold Souk, Valley of Diamonds and Sorcerer
* Available only while stocks last
MRP: $11.99
How to: Create mysterious eyes:
Gold Souk can be applied on the eye lid as a base for every look
Shimmery shade Scheherazade’s Tale can be applied to the inner corners to brighten the face and widen eyes
Blend darker shades Valley of Diamonds or 1001 Nights along the eye socket to contour and add definition to your eyes.
Top Row:
Scheherazade’s Tale: Satin finish rosy bronze. Almost cream like finish.
Gold Souk: Metallic yellow gold with glittery finish. You need to pat and layer it like you do with pigments.
Aladdin’s Lamp: Pigmented frost finish deep bronze brown.
Sultan’s Garden: Soft smokey green with green and gold shimmer
Hocus Pocus: Metallic jewel medium-green. Super smooth and pigmented.
Overall I would say its an amazing palette to own coz of its perfect mix of matte, shimmer, warm, neutral shades and finishes. Though 1-2 shades are drier and repeated, rest all are pretty amazing. And at this price point, definitely a must have. Sleek MakeUP nails it every single time! I love most of the i-Divines coz of the themes, colors, shades, pigmentation, price. If you are a lover of smokey eyes, this one is not to miss! Highly recommended.
And now for the giveaway, one of you can win this palette! I had 2 of these and surely want one of you to try out this amazing palette. I have’nt conducted a giveaway of my favourite stuff,on my own, since a long time. So here it is. Its an international giveaway. It starts today and ends on 27th October. Fill all the details in the Rafflecopter widget below. Mandatory rules need to be followed in order to qualify.
