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Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow Review, Swatches

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Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow Review, Swatches

Remember I mentioned about Revlon’s new Cheek Boutique i.e the new Powder Blushes and Highlighting Palette HERE.

I was one of the winners of Revlon’s Travel look contest and got the highlighting palette Bronze Glow too as a part of the prize. Though the poor thing got completely smashed in the courier.

What the Company claims: Revlon Highlighting Palette for an all over sun kissed glow. Complimentary shimmer shades blend to enhance the complexion for a radiant sun kissed look.
Enhances and illuminates the complexion
Gives a multi-dimensional sculpted look
Easy to blend, buildable color

MRP: Rs.950/- for 7.5g

Shades Available: Rose Glow, Bronze Glow, Peach Glow (I love the Bronze the most)

This is how it looked after some cleaning.

Almost like those Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks and The Body Shop highlighters, but less shimmery. I like my highlighters less shimmery, we aint no shiny disco balls :p

Though it does look a little too shimmery in the pan, but upon swatching, it comes out a beautiful rosy bronze. It has 5 strips, one is white, and the other 4 are shades of bronze, copper, pink bronze and pink copper. So all blended together, it gives our a nice bronze with a pink sheen which looks beautiful on our warm skin tones.

Top- Individual, Bottom- Blended

Though if you are on the lighter side, I would recommend checking out Rose Glow and Peach Glow. But for medium Indian skin tones, Bronze Glow is just perfect.

It stays on for 6-7 hours and slowly fades but does not go away completely. Also works for highlighting the brow bone and inner corners of the eyes. I use it on the bridge of the nose and cupid’s bow too for that little pout effect.

Its pigmented and buildable, easy to use coz you can build it slowly, won’t make you look funny even if you are new to highlighters and blushes.

Though its on the expensive side, it does offer good quantity and quality. I would have liked it to be priced around Rs.750-800/-. Sadly wee do not have good highlighters available in India, so if you are looking for a good highlighter from an Indian brand and that is easily available, this is one of the few options.

I did expect better and sturdier packaging though, this is not at all travel friendly. You can see the condition of the smashed palette.

Overall, I do like it and recommend it. I love highlighters and this is one of my current favourites.

Rating: 3.75/5 (-0.25 for the packaging)

Have you tried the Revlon Highlighting Palette ? Which is your favourite highlighter ?

Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner Vine Yard Review, Swatches

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Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner Vine Yard Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Soft gel texture, easy to a apply with a small brush attached with cap.

KEY FEATURES:

Professional finish gel liner
Very intense, vibrant color
Smudge proof and water proof
Long lasting formula
Recommended by Lakmé’s makeup experts

MRP: Rs.800/- for 2.3g

Shades Available:

  • Must Have (Black)
  • Deep Sea
  • Tempting Teal
  • Metallic Bronze
  • Grey Ash
  • White Delight
  • Vine Yard

Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liners are a new launch in the Lakme Absolute range and were a part of the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 Collection designed by the bridal team of Cory Walia and Manish Malhotra.

Available in 7 shades, they come in a small cute tub form with an extended handle and a brush within the handle. No need to carry a separate brush now. (or worry about loosing it/misplacing which happens most of the time :p)

Texture wise, its more like a mousse. Very very creamy and super light. It will get digged in with just a single dip of the brush. It goes on smooth too. Very long lasting and smudge proof, even the swatch on my hand did not budge. You will need a good makeup remover to remove this completely.

It stays on for a good 7-8 hours, and then starts fading in bits, but does not go away completely.

My only issue was the shade. This particular shade Vine Yard needed layering. I have to go over it 2-3 times for the eyeliner to show up, on my eyes, as it waters down a little, when applied on the eyes.

I have seen the swatches of all the shades and that’s not the case with all the shades. Most of them are pretty pigmented and bright and show up on the eyes in one swipe. I think its only Vine Yard and probably Grey Ash that needs layering.

The shade Vine Yard looks more purple in the tub, but it comes up as a bluish purple with gold shimmer.

Must Have (Black), Bronze, Teal and Deep Sea are the most pigmented. I loved the bronze, it looks gorgeous. Definitely trying that next.

Its slightly over priced too, like all other products in the Lakme Absolute range. I feel it could have been priced at around Rs.600-650/- max.

Overall, its super creamy in texture,easy to use and long staying. Other shades in this range are super pigmented too. Recommended.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the new Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner ?

P.S: Gifted by brand. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Bare Skin Foundation Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Bare Skin Foundation Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: This unique super-light foundation gives skin a barely-there no makeup feel, whilst delivering a beautifully even and natural flawless finish. .

Provides light to medium, buildable coverage
Conceals blemishes and imperfections
Innovative formula evens out skin tone
Advanced moisturising properties help to keep skin nourished
Light base feels weightless, allowing skin to breathe
Instantly enhances and illuminates skin

MRP: $13.49 for 30ml

Directions: Blend smoothly and evenly with your fingertips or a foundation brush, working outwards from the centre of your face.

Ingredients: Paraffin oil, Isooctyl palmitate, Isododecane, Beeswax, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium stearate, Dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Iron OxidesCI77491,77492,77499, Phenoxyethanol, Methylistohiazolinone

Shades Available: 12

I have the shades Barley and Praline.

It comes in a glass square bottle packaging with a black cap and a black pump dispensor. Since it is glass, not very travel friendly and slightly heavy too.

I like the fact that it comes in 12 shades and cater to every skin tone possible from lightest to darkest. Its thick and creamy unlike your runny liquid foundation.

It gives medium coverage, even though buildable, wont give that complete flawless coverage hiding your marks/scars. Its good for everyday use, like a tinted moisturiser. And gives that dewy, glowing finish. It stays for 3-4 hours and then starts getting shiny on the T-zone since its quite rich. Oily/combination skin needs powder touch up after 3-4 hours.

Barley is  light for me and Praline is dark, so I mix the both and get the perfect shade.I think Bamboo or Creme Caramel would suit my NC37 skin tone well.

Here it is on me. I have mixed both the shades here.

I would recommend this for people with dry skin looking for a dewy finish foundation and those who do not need much coverage.

Rating: 3.5/5

You can buy it HERE.

Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Bare Skin Foundation ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: This exclusive i-Divine Palette is inspired by the explosion of vibrant exotic colours seen at the Rio Carnival, with bursts of golden yellow, intense fuchsia and metallic green hues.

Each shade is highly pigmented, reflecting the exciting carnival celebrations and everything that is Brazilian! Create shimmering eyes with super-charged shades that pop.

This palette of vibrant colours suits all skin tones and the exclusive packaging captures the flamboyant, exotic carnival costumes.

* Available only while stocks last

Weight : 12X1.1g/12×0.03floz

Storage info :Store in a cool dry place.

Not tested on animals

Please note, that this product is not available in the USA due to shipping regulations. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Directions to use:

MRP: $9.99

Another Limited Edition i-Divine Palette from Sleek MakeUP. This time its all about bright shades, for this is inspired by Brazil’s Rio Carnival!

It has the same standard Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palettes packaging and comes with a mirror and a two-sided sponge applicator.

Though I am not a fan of brights, this palette has some beautiful warms and n*des too!

The matte shades in Sleek MakeUP i-Divines were always a little powdery. But all the shades in this palette including the mattes are super bright, smooth and pigmented!

I could’nt believe the pigmentation these had. All the swatches are just one swipe.

Top Row:

Tropics: Matte bright coral orange

Night Fever: Matte bright reddish pink

Ipanema: Satin Plum with gold shimmer

Caipirinha: Metallic lime green

Urca: Beautiful satin finish muted light gold. My favorite <3

Leblon: Deep Matte Jet Black. Most pigmented black in a palette!

Bottom Row:

Cachaca: Metallic white

City of God: Metallic bright yellow

Copacabana: Satin finish beige n*de with gold shimmer

Sao Conrado: Matte carrot pink

Bossa Nova: Beautiful satin finish bluish purple. Another favorite <3

Leme: Gorgeous satin deep blue. Perfect for blue smokey eyes.

Overall, I would say, this is by far the most pigmented Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palette. If you are into brights, grab it right now before the stocks get over since its a limited edition. And even if you are not into brights like me, 5-6 shades are such that are super versatile, pigmented, warm, wearable and match up/blend with everything.

You can buy it online HERE.

This one is a must have! And also watch out for another Sleek MakeUP Palette review coming up, which I have huge expectations from!

Did you like the Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Lakme Absolute Gloss Addict Lipsticks Red Delight,Desert Rose Review,Swatches

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Lakme Absolute Gloss Addict Lipsticks Red Delight,Desert Rose Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Join the gloss revolution! Get addicted to the best of both worlds – Incredible hi-shine of a liquid lip gloss & one stroke application of a lipstick. Introducing Lakmé Absolute Gloss Addict: Created by backstage Experts at Lakmé Fashion Week for Runway-Ready lips in 15 Glamorous Shades! Lakmé Reinvent.

Professional High shine in a single stroke application.

Shades Available: 15

  • Red Delight
  • Coral Lustre
  • Pink Wink
  • Plum Perfect
  • Pink Passion
  • Coffee Shot
  • Flaming Orange
  • Nude Glow
  • Orange Candy
  • Bare Beige
  • Candy Pink
  • Pink Temptation
  • Berry Rose
  • Very Berry
  • Desert Rose

MRP: Rs. 800/- for 4ml

I am reviewing the shades Red Delight and Desert Rose today.

At first, many would be confused about the name which says ‘Gloss Addict’ and it is actually a lipstick. The range is called Gloss Addicts and the Lipsticks are a part of this range. These are basically high shine glossy pigmented lipsticks.

They come in a pretty silver packaging with a see through cap. The base is  strong enough, so no fear of breakage as seen in a few lipsticks recently.

It is super glossy and moisturizing. Well pigmented and 2 strokes give you a full opaque color. It stays for 2-3 hours and leaves behind a soft tint and reapplying is easy too. You can apply it on the go, unlike  a few matte lipsticks which need to be applied properly with patience.

Only issue is does not stay that long and might not cover pigmented lips completely especially the lighter shades like Desert Rose here.

L- Red Delight, R- Desert Rose,

Red Delight is a pinkish red shade with some fine shimmer. This shade would work on all skin tones. And it is one easy to carry red. If you are just starting with reds and don’t want to jump on the bold reds, this lipstick is for you. It brightens the face instantly.

U- Desert Rose, D- Red Delight

Desert Rose is a light rosy pink shade. Would suit medium to fair skin tones. It gives a fresh look to the face and is a good shade for daily wear. But not meant for pigmented lips, as won’t show up much.

And here are these on moi..

L- Red Delight, R- Desert Rose

Pros:

1. Super glossy.

2. Pigmented.

3. Very hydrating.

4. Comes in 15 rich shades and has all pinks, nudes, reds, corals,etc

5. Travel friendly.

6. Easy to use on the go.

Cons:

1. Expensive and the qty is less too.

2. Lighter shades won’t show up on pigmented lips.

Overall, I would say these are good for someone who loves glossy lipsticks. I do. Also these are so easy to use, you can just carry one along and apply it in the car,cab,auto, etc. Very pigmented and hydrating and come in an array of 15 pretty,fresh,wearable shades.

My other favorites are Berry Rose, Plum Perfect (perfect plummy pink) and Orange Candy (a very wearable coral orange).

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the new Lakme Absolute Gloss Addict Lipsticks ? 

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette Review, Swatches

So after the amazing Sleek MakeUP CC cream, time to review the latest Limited Edition palette added to the i-Divine Range- Del Mar Volume-I

What the Company claims: Create stunning eye makeup with 12 shades of super pigmented eye shadow. i-Divine palettes are suitable for all skin tones adding a touch of stylish sophistication to take you from day to night. Each palette includes a matte dark colour, ideal for definition or perfecting that classic smoky effect.

Get your summer off to a scorching start with our limited edition* Del Mar Volume 1 i-Divine palette. Each shade is inspired by the tranquil, calm feel of Ibiza’s chilled out atmosphere, with soft coral oranges of the sunset, deep aqua blues of the sea and sublime greens of the picturesque view.

  • This brilliant eyeshadow palette of vibrant colours suits all skin tones and complements the bright pastel trend prominent this Spring/Summer 2014
  • The exclusive packaging captures the essence of the warm sun and mellow Balearic beats floating into the breeze

MRP: $11.99

How to: Get creative and blend contrasting colours together or mix shimmers with matte shades. Each i-Divine includes a classic matte dark colour, great to perfect that classic smoky effect.

Shades:

1st row:

  • Lounge Lovers– Satin finish n*de gold
  • Poolside– Matte Sea Blue
  • Sunset Strip– Matte wearable warm orange
  • Ambience– Satin finish purple
  • Chilled out blue– Matte white
  • Marlin– Matte Teal Green

2nd row:

  • Opening Party– Satin finish bluish purple
  • On the Rocks– Satin finish coral
  • Talamanca– Matte n*de brown (for blending and transitioning colors)
  • Feel Euphoric– Satin finish peachy pink
  • Baleric Beat– Matte Lime Green
  • Paradise– Matte Lilac

There are more matte shades in this palette..and though they look bright in the pan, they are quite wearable and easy to carry shades. Also, not all mattes are chalky and some are very decently pigmented, but some have to be packed on quiet a few times for the desired intensity.

Its a nice blend of colors, and perfect pool party/beach holiday palette. And appropriate for the Summer launch too. I do like peaches and corals and they look pretty good when combined with the right colors. I would not say this palette is a must have, but if you love summery bright colors, then it can be a good addition to your stash !

Have you checked out the new Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher Flirtatious Review, Swatches

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Illamasqua Velvet Blusher Flirtatious Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: New for Summer 2014, create a flush of intense colour with this long-lasting, matte blusher in Flirtatious. The lightweight cream texture delivers a velvet soft cream to powder finish. Apply to the apples of the cheek, or across cheekbones to enhance and define. Build and blend with fingers or an Illamasqua brush for added colour-intensity.

MRP: £21.50 for 5 g / 0.18 OZ (Approx. Rs.2200/-)

Flirtatious is a lightweight velvet soft powder which delivers a matte finish. Apply to enhance your cheekbones, use over foundation for impact.

Key Benefits:
1. Blends effortlessly
2. Velvet soft powder matte finish.

Application: Build and blend with fingers or an Illamasqua brush.

It comes in the trademark Illamasqua packaging. Looking at it first, I could’nt make out its a cream finish coz it looked just like powder.

Its a cream to powder finish. As soon as you blend it, the color is completely dry and matte and stays put throughout the day.

This is not those creamy, melt in your face or give a soft, dewy look kinda blush. Its matte and looks as good as any powder finish blush.

Flirtatious is a perfect peachy, pink shade. It gives that nice, healthy glow to the cheeks. This is one shade and finish, which would work for all skin tones and on all skin types, be it oily or dry.

I am in love with it..and eyeing more from this Velvet Blusher range. Other shades available in the Velvet Blusher range are Conviction, Sleek and Peaked.

Unblended- Blended

Pros:

1. Love the Illamasqua packaging.

2. Beautifully pigmented.

3. Matte finish.

4. Once blended, stays put throughout the day.

5. Perfect texture and works on all skin types.

6. Shade gives a nice healthy, peachy pink flush and would work on all skin tones.

7. Blends easily.

Cons:

1. Expensive.

2. Available online. You can buy it HERE.

Overall, I would say, I love this new Velvet Blusher range and their finish. And also all the 4 shades which are a part of this range look amazing. I think these are just perfect. Highly recommend them.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you checked out the new Illamasqua Velvet Blushers ?

 P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek Makeup CC Cream Light Review, Swatches

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Sleek Makeup CC Cream Light Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Boost radiance and mattify shine with our long-lasting complexion corrector cream that treats and conceals imperfections.

  • Buildable medium coverage
  • Contains vitamin C which helps to protect skin against damage caused by free radicals, reduces fine lines, wrinkles and improves skin elasticity
  • Moisturising formula nourishes skin and combats dull and uneven skin tones; leaving a beautifully fresh and even complexion
  • Unique colour adaptive technology adjusts to your skin tone. It also works to brighten and enhance skins natural radiance, whilst fighting against shine
  • SPF 29 protects skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays

Price: $13.49 (Approx Rs.800/-) for 25ml

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isopropyl Myristate, Polybutene, Sodium Citrate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- May contain: Mica, Tin Oxide, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].

Shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Dark

Ok, so as most of you know, we already have the CC Creams now after the BB creams..and the rest till Z will follow soon 😀

Coming to this Sleek MakeUP CC cream, it comes in this white and black cap packaging and has a small nozzle dispensor which just dispenses just the required perfect amount..no wastage here!

The shade Light is like my second skin! It suits me so perfectly, or its the CC cream’s color adaptive technology that makes me feel so. But I don’t feel there is anything on apart my skin, it blends and feels so seamless.

At the same time, its a little rich and hydrating..it plumps up my skin. And gives that soft, dewy, hydrated, glossy skin. I have combination skin, but I love base products that give me dewy skin. I am not a matte skin lover..I like it dewy and natural. So, for me, this formula works perfect. For oily skin, you will definitely need to powder up with this and touch up later.

It stays on me for a good whole day when I am out..has stayed 6-7 hours easily. And does not transfer much, a little on tissue, when there is too much humidity. You know I live in Mumbai and we all sweat like pigs once out of the house !

And as far as the coverage goes, its amazing..medium buildable coverage..and I need only a pea sized amount ! Its my go to everyday !

Here is an FOTD with only this CC cream and some kohl and lip balm.

Pros:

1. Amazing coverage.

2. Skin is moisturized and hydrated, you do not even need a separate moisturiser.

3. Gives a dewy, plumped up, healthy looking skin.

4. Stays for 6-7 hours.

5. Does not transfer much.

6. SPF29 UVA+UVB

7. Good for daily use..feels light like second skin.

8. Shades adapt to skin tone and look completely natural.

9. Travel friendly packaging with a perfect small nozzle which prevents wastage.

10. Also has Vitamin C which helps protect skin against skin damage.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue.

I don’t think I can think of any other cons..I am so in love with it, right from the first use. Its my current staple. I hit ‘tube-end’ on my favorite L’Oreal Paris BB Cream and was planning to repurchase when this arrived ! And I sooo love this..in my Holy Grail now. Though there are only 4 shades, the Color Adaptive technology helps it match your skin tone. I highly recommend this ! Though oily skin and people who love matte skin, do need to powder. For normal to dry skin, this is a must have.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried any CC Creams ? Your favorite ?

 P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Illamasqua Matte Lip Liquid Surrender, Exotic Review, Swatches

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Illamasqua Matte Lip Liquid Surrender, Exotic Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Long lasting, highly pigmented Lip Liquid with intense matte colour finish. Glides on as liquid and dries to an intense matte colour. Neither a lipstick or a gloss, visit our Artist Tips tab to discover how to apply.

MRP: £18.50 for 4ml / 0.14 FL OZ (Approx Rs.1875/-)

Tips: It is a long lasting, highly pigmented Lip Liquid with intense colour finish. Provides a comfortable matte finish, and provides continuous wear without flaking or dryness. Remove excess product from the applicator and apply a thin layer onto clean moisturised lips. Let it dry for 60 seconds before blotting your lips together, apply a second thin layer again leaving 60 seconds to dry.

Key Benefits:
1. Contains moisturising vitamin E.
2. Long lasting and highly pigmented.

Application: Apply directly or with an Illamasqua brush.

Try the Exotic with our innovative formula in vivid orange. Surrender to our innovative formula in warm peach.

So the new Matte Lip Liquid launched by Illamasqua is nothing but a matte liquid lipstick..on the lines of Lime Crime Velvetines, Sleek MakeUP Matte Me, etc..

It comes in a normal long slender tube packaging..just like the Illamasqua gloss..and has a brush applicator interestingly.

Exotic is indeed a bright vivid orange as described.Surrender is a super pale peach (not at all meant for our skin tones, totally washes out..I think it would suit NC 15-20 more with strong smokey eyes.) And there is one shade in this range Forbidden which is a bright lavender pink.

In the tips, they mention to apply a thin layer, wait for 60 seconds, blot and then apply a second thin layer. That is the technique one needs to follow ! If you try to apply much in one shot or feel like covering one area opaque first, it might not work.

It is super pigmented..and in 2 thin layers, once dry, you get the perfect opaque color ! And once set, it does not budge at all..unless you eat something oily or greasy which makes it slip. And let me tell you, it needs exfoliated lips and still it will end up settling in your lip lines..and gives a completely matte look. But, it does not feel that your lips are parched or dry, gives some hydration too, at the same time. And you need a good makeup remover to remove it completely.

T- Exotic, B- Surrender

How I use it: I do not wear Surrender much for obvious reasons..totally washes me out. Exotic how I wear is, I apply a thin single layer. Let it dry and follow up with a lighter, warmer orangey or coral lipstick/lipgloss. Though I do not get that matte look, but the color stays for a long long time..and also makes it more wearable for me. Plus does not emphasize my fine lines too..so I get the color + staying power + no fine lines !

When compared with the Sleek MakeUP Matte Me (which I have in Rioja Red), these stay on longer, but formula wise I prefer Matte Me coz they are not gloopy.

Pros:

1. Is completely matte but lips still feel hydrated.

2. Quite pigmented..gives an opaque coverage.

3. Does not budge once set..stays put whole day.

4. Colors are quite unique..and not something you will find a dupe of, easily.

5. Can be layered with another lipstick/lip gloss.

6. With the qty you require with this, 4 ml is going to last forever.

Cons:

1. Needs exfoliated lips, but does accentuate fine lines.

2. Layering gets gloopy at times..you need to remove the whole thing and apply it afresh,if wearing for a longer duration.

3. Expensive and available online only.

Overall, I would say, if you are someone who loves matte lips, you are going to love this ! Its a must have for them. I am not a fan of matte lips..but I do like long staying and comfortable lipsticks. I love Exotic and love layering it with different oranges/corals I have..gives me a new color every time..and stays for a long time too. Definitely recommended for matte lip lovers. I would loved a bright red, bright fuchsia, etc to in this range 😀

You can buy it HERE

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..especially if more shades are introduced.

Have you checked out/tried the new Illamasqua Matte Lip Liquid ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania Review, Swatches, NOTD and Nailfie Contest!

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Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania Collection Review, Swatches, NOTD and Nailfie Contest!

What the Company claims: Stunning 3D Effect in 8 Glittering shades.

Maybelline New York launches for the 1st time ever in India a textured nail paint with the most unique finish. Never seen before Color Dry technology that provides a sand-textured effect in the hottest glitter shades. Experience glitter like you have never seen before!

This product is available in 8 exciting shades! Namely – Dazzling Diva, Red Carpet, Bling on the Blue, Pink Champagne, Paparazzi Purple, Matinee Mauve, All That Glitters & Starry Nights. Based on our Color Show premise, we have a unique shade that fits every mood and personality.In keeping with the same here is an insight for the same: Glitter has forever been a ramp and red carpet favorite! This season is all about textures and embellishments. Glitter Mania is the best of two worlds! Helping our girls taking their style from the catwalk to the sidewalk with this exciting new range! At just Rs.125, this range is very accessible!

MRP: Rs.125/- for 6ml (Buy on Flipkart HERE)

Shades Available: 8

  • 601 All That Glitters (Gold)
  • 602 Dazzling Dive (Silver)
  • 603 Starry Nights (Black)
  • 604 Red Carpet
  • 605 Matinee Mauve
  • 606 Paparazzi Purple
  • 607 Pink Champagne
  • 608 Bling on the Blue

So, to start with, I am loving the names..so fun and quirky..these come in a small cute bottle same as the Color Show Nail Paints.

We got to try one shade at the event itself..and I picked and applied 607 Pink Champagne..its on my nails from the last Friday..today being the 6th day. And so I though lets review these before I change onto some other shade (Was so tempted to :p)

I had applied 2 coats of the shade and I got full opaque coverage with the 2 coats..it feels matte and gritty coz of the liquid sand technology..but I personally loved this finish.

The color did not dull out or fade..but on your right hand nails, if you cook or eat or something, the finish gets slightly different after 2-3 days..I am quite impressed by the staying power of these..it did not chip at all..and only after 4-5 days, I saw the color go off from the tips but not too visible or obvious. I am loving the staying power.

Also, as with all glitter nail polishes, I thought it would be a pain to remove these..but surprisingly and thankfully, it was not much of an issue and they came off pretty smoothly than expected.

Today I have swatches of Pink Champagne and the rest on each finger which I just changed after writing the review for a better description.

601 All That Glitters (Gold)- Dull Gold with silver shimmer

602 Dazzling Dive (Silver)- Bright Silver with silver shimmer..my fellow nail blogger Dhara Singh of The Happi Therapy found it to be an exact dupe of OPI Liquid Sand in It’s Frosty Outside.

603 Starry Nights (Black)- Deep Black with silver shimmer

604 Red Carpet- True Red with pink and silver shimmer (Good shade for bridal wear)

605 Matinee Mauve- Deep Pink Mauve with silver and pink shimmer

606 Paparazzi Purple- Bluish Purple with silver and blue shimmer

607 Pink Champagne- Champagne Pink with silver shimmer

608 Bling on the Blue- Sky Blue with silver shimmer

My favorites are the Pink Champagne, Silver and Gold. Would do an NOTD with Red and Silver soon..Red would make a nice wedding season shade.

Ok..so an announcement here..I am running a small contest on my twitter and Instagram in association with Maybelline where you guys need to send me your nailfies (Ya like selfies,nailfies :p) That is, your nail art or any nail of the day pictures using the Maybelline Color Show or the Color Show Glitter Mania range (or any Maybelline nail paint). Also, you need to follow and tag mine and Maybelline’s page on your nailfie pic with the hashtag #nailfie

Twitter (@bhumika_t and @MaybellineIndia)

Instagram (@bhumika_t and @maybellineindia)

You can post your nailfie either on twitter or on Instagram..but don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag.

The contest starts right now and ends after 3 days on Sunday night..there will 5 winners who will win Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania hampers. So start nailfing 😀

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money : 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes. Also makes a good gift for your friends and family..for little somethings..

Have you tried the Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania ??

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review