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The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows Review, Swatches

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The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows Brownie & Clyde, Moonlight Kiss Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about my The Body Shop Haul HERE..I am reviewing those two color crush eye shadows today.What the Company claims: An intensely pigmented, eye-shadow with a silky-soft texture. It’s easy to blend and great for building layers of colour. Dermatalogically and Ophthalmologically tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers.

Intense colour
Matte finish
Silky-soft texture
Available in 11 shades.
Use wet or dry

Shades Available: Berry Cheeky, Berry Cute, Blackcurrent Affair, Blue Over You, Moonlight Kiss, Brownie & Clyde, Sugar Glaze, Sand by Me, Chat-Up-Lime, Caramel Flirt, Boyfriend Jeans

MRP: Rs.695/- for 1.5g

This comes in a small single pan plastic packaging..but its quite sturdy and clicks shut…the eyeshadow pan can always be depotted if you wish to..

225 Brownie & Clyde is a pearl finish taupe brown..a perfect everyday neutral shade..you can wear to work..and add some smokiness or smudge a kohl beneath for turning it to a night look..

015 Moonlight Kiss is a perfect matte black..super duper pigmented..and stays for hours..no fall outs, no creasing..

Why a perfect matte black eye shadow is an absolute necessity in your makeup kit ?

  • For black smokey eyes ofcourse
  • For any smokey eyes..to intensify the smokiness in the outer corners.
  • To be used as a liner…with a slanted angular brush
  • To set your kohl and make it stay all day..just use a cotton bud and dip into your matte black eyeshadow and layer the kohl with it..this would absorb the moisture and kohl stays longer.
  • For easy soft smokey eyes, just smudge some kohl and a matte black eyeshadow lightly.

These are silky smooth in texture and super duper pigmented..especially the Moonlight Kiss..do not crease and stay put whole day !

Here are the swatches..

Pros:

1. Super smooth texture.

2. Amazing pigmentation.
3. Does not crease or fade.
4. Stays put whole day.
5. Available in 11 shades.
6. Can be used both wet and dry..and more rich when used wet.

Cons:

1. A little expensive but if I compare them to MAC..these are quite affordable.

Overall I love these..both these shades are my absolute favorites..Sugar Glaze and Caramel Flirt are pretty too..I love taupes so chose Brownie & Clyde..a good everyday neutral and a rich matte black eyeshadow every girl should have and I found my black ! Highly recommend these..Moonlight Kiss is much better in terms of texture and pigmentation compared to MAC Carbon eyeshadow..and both are 1.5g.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again : Yes

Have you tried The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows ?

Sleek MakeUP Matte Me, Gloss Me Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Matte Me Rioja Red, Gloss Me Kiss & Tell, Cranberry Crush Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about Sleek MakeUP’s Matte Me and Gloss Me HERE
What the Company claims: With 6 stunning shades to choose from, Sleek MakeUP’s Gloss Me will be the name on everyone’s lips, literally.At last, long lasting lip gloss with plenty colour power as well as staying power is finally here! Strong pigment takes lips from normal to note-worthy in just one slick. The versatile make up bag staple can be layered over lipstick for extra gloss or used alone.
Gloss Me Shades:  Fools Gold, Rosé, Bella of the ball, Kiss & Tell, So Berry and Cranberry Crush
These new lip creams say goodbye to cracked or dull mattes and introduce hydration to the matte world! NEW Sleek MakeUP Matte Me comes in a variety of 6 colours packed with pigment, and full of moisture. Go bold with deep red and purple, or be understated with pink and nude. Alternatively, set your artistic side free and use together to make your own signature shade.No smudging or budging means matte truly is back to stay.

Matte Me Shades: Fandango Purple, Brink Pink, Rioja Red, Party Pink, Petal & Birthday Suit

Gloss Me RRP £4.99 or $6.99 each
Matte Me RRP £4.99 or $6.99 each

Today I am reviewing the shades 438 Kiss & Tell and 439 Cranberry Crush in Gloss Me and 433 Rioja Red in Matte Me

Comes in a regular square transparent gloss packaging with a black cap..has a doe foot applicator.

Kiss & Tell is bright orangey blue toned red with silver bluish shimmer and Cranberry Crush is a sheerer watermelon pink with silver shimmer again.

Rioja Red is a bright blue toned true red.

Gloss Me are loaded with shimmer and sticky in formula..though they stay well and are good in pigmentation..I would say these are like any other normal glosses..nothing too different..

On the other hand, Matte Me are amazing..completely matte but yet non drying, full opaque coverage..and stays well..but ya they do flake a little with eating and drinking and needs to be reapplied…and one has to apply neatly with a brush and work before it sets which is about in a few minutes..


Swatches..my mehendi is peeping in :p

T-B: Rioja Red, Kiss & Tell, Cranberry Crush

Here is it on me..

L-R: Kiss & Tell, Cranberry Crush, Rioja Red

I made the mistake of not using a lip brush for Matte Me..and sorry for the uneven application..I would suggest using a lip brush for Matte Me for a neat, even and proper application..it takes some time to set..but once set is completely matte.

Overall I loved the Matte Me..and found the Gloss Me pretty ok..good in pigmentation and staying power..I would have preferred less stickiness and shimmer though..

Rating:

Quality: Gloss Me: 3.5/5, Matte Me: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..the Matte Me especially.

Have you checked out the new Sleek MakeUP Gloss Me and Matte Me Range ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lip Gloss Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lip Gloss 80 Gleaming Grenadine Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss long back HERE..By now I guess many of you must have tried this..I am sorry for the late review..here are my two cents on it..What the Company claims: Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is the perfect product to add a pop of shine and color to your lips this summer. With its wax free formula, the product gives you a crystal clear base that provides the purest colour and an untouched shine that is never hazy or muddy. The lip gloss is comfortable on the lips and contours them beautifully without any difficulty. If you’re not at ease wearing a gloss because they are sticky, the sassy Shine in Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss will give you many reasons to wear one.

Don’t just go for it because we’re telling you! Buy it because you will love it!
• More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments
• Cleaner Shine from Maybelline’s 100% wax-free gloss
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar
• Go gutsy with 8 arresting shades
• Easily contours around lips

For Best Results
Step 1: Use the wand to apply starting in the center of your upper lip
Step 2: Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour
Step 3: Then glide across the entire bottom lip

Get desirous for stunning colours embellishing your lips because the Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Glosses what you want to wear when you pout this summer!

MRP: Rs.350/- 

Shades Available:

  • Gleaming Grenadine
  • Raspberry Reflections
  • Captivating Coral
  • Mirrored Mauve
  • Glisten up Pink
  • Plum Luster
  • Electric Shock
  • One Shine Day
Today I am reviewing 80 Gleaming Grenadine..it comes in a transparent long square packaging with a silver cap..almost like the normal Colorsensational glosses..

It has a flat tip applicator..does not mess much..easy to use..

Gleaming Grenadine is a true glossy red without any shimmer..with slight cool undertones..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Super glossy and shiny.
2. Quiet pigmented.
3. Non Sticky.
4. Economically priced.
5. Travel friendly.
6. A mix of shimmer and non shimmer shades.
7. Stays well for a gloss.
8. Creamy and moisturising.

Cons:

1. I would like more shades..esp non shimmer.

Overall I quiet like these..and these are easily available, well priced with good pigmentation and high shine as claimed..I have one non shimmer and one shimmer shade..would review that too..I like the non shimmer more..and would have loved more of those shades in this range. I am trying the Mirrored Mauve next.

Check out the shade Plum Luster HERE.

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 Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss ? Which is your favorite ?

Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Mat 2 Review, Swatches

First of all thank you so much for all the wishes on this post and on facebook and mails..I am overwhelmed 🙂 Thanks a lot..

Coming to the review of the newly launched Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick..
What the Company claims: Hydrating matte with honey nectar
o Moisturising agents like rosa canina oil and jojoba oil
o Powderless matte pigments ensure true vivid shades

5 trendy vibrant shades in a brilliant matte texture

Read more HERE

MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.9g

Ingredients:

It comes in the normal silver Colorsensational packaging but with a sheer red cap..has a fruity watermelon smell..

But first thing to be noticed is, its not matte ! I am not aware why these are claimed to be matter..these are quite creamy and glossy..super pigmentation..these can be builded to a super opaque color..and I love the staying power !! It stays for almost 5-6 hours and then leaves behind a nice coral pink stain.

Mat 2 is a reddish peachy coral..but not neonish or in your face..I love how it makes my teeth looks white and brightens my whole face instantly..I can easily skip a lip balm too with this..coz its quite moisturising..

Here is it on me..please excuse me dry lips..I have to speak whole day since I teach and its taking a toll on me of late :/

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Comes in 5 bright shades.
3. Moisturising…I do see jojoba oil, etc on the ingredients list..
4. Has a glossy finish which settles for a slightly semi matte one later.
5. Love the staying power..stays for 5-6 hours and leaves behind a pretty stain.
6. I like how the color flatters my skin tone and brightens my face and smile..a perfect reddish coral.
7. Economical.

Cons:

1. Claimed as matte..its not matte.
2. Not transfer proof.
3. I would have preferred different colored caps to distinguish the shades and also giving them names would have been better instead of mat1, mat2, etc

Overall I love them as lipsticks and totally love the shade..if it were not claimed as matte..then it would have been better. Checking out the red and pink too.

If you like bright, long staying yet moisturising lipsticks, you will surely love these. But if you were expecting these to be matte, then skip it.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Of course

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color Peony Goal Review, Swatches

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Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color Peony Goal Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Lakme 9 to 5 Office Stylist Range HERE

Peony Goal is one of the lipsticks from this new range..

What the Company claims: Lakmé 9 to 5 range consists of a wide collection for daily office wear with subtle shades that require no touch-ups through the day, providing an impeccably styled look and allowing a hassle-free transition from the desk to the office party.

Combines amazing comfort with staying power that keeps you looking fresh for hours. With a long-wearing comfort technology. Offers a creamy color with Colorfix technology. Ensures 10 hours of intense crème color.

MRP: Rs.400/- for 3.6g\

Shades Available:

15 shades bifurcated into reds & browns and pinks & mauves..

I quite love the rose gold packaging..chic case with slight rounded edges..and it clasps tight..I love the names too..ending with Goal, Slip, Break, Drill, Management, Play,etc..all corporate language..

Peony Goal is a mauve pink brown with gold shimmer..an everyday shade..quite close to MLBB..it has a soft matte finish..these glide on quite smoothly..and are super soft..

As these are meant for work..this shade is perfect for work wear..plus the soft matte finish is also quite formal..it has a sweet smell which goes away in a minute or so..

This shade stays on for 3-4 hours..I am a little disappointed with the staying power..since its the 9 to 5 range and is supposed to stay longer..but the deeper shades in this range seem to stay longer and leave behind a stain..

Here is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Soft matte finish…quite smooth in texture.
2. Chic packaging.
3. Economical
4. 15 shades to choose from.
5. Travel friendly..it clasps tight.
6. Though its matte..its not drying or uncomfortable on lips.

Cons:

1. I prefer it sans the shimmer.
2. Expected it to stay longer.

Overall I would say I loved the finish of these and the packaging too..I like this shade but sans the shimmer..I would surely check out other shades in this range..Do recommend it..especially for work wear..I would like to check out Pink Slip or Tea Break..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the new Lakme 9 to 5 Lipsticks ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Eyestudio Hypersharp Ultra-Fine Liner Review, Swatches

Together, lets experience the new generation of liquid liners; introducing the HYPERSHARP ULTRA-FINE LINER!

Now, let your eyes go straight to the point with the sharpest line ever.

0.05mm fine tip liquid liner – the sharpest point, the most precise line.

Why You’ll Love It

  • 0.05 mm exclusive soft-touch brush applicator lets you create ultra-exact, ultra-thin lines with easy control
  • Super rich, carbon-enhanced black delivers lines that shine, for a hyper defined intense eye look
  • Precise coverage to fill in holes between each and every lash
  • Smudge-proof to last all day
  • Waterproof, sweat resistant and sebum resistant
  • Easy removal with warm water & does not stain eyelids
  • Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested
  • Contact lens safe

Expert Tip on how to apply eye liner

1. Draw a line from inner corner to outer.
2. Design patterns with the razor sharp tip for beautiful eyes.

Experience the new generation of waterproof liquid eyeliner

MRP: Rs.375/- for 0.5g

Its a pen style liner..with a super duper fine tip..rich, dark, jet black…and such fine controlled precision..I am soooo loving it..does’nt this sum up the whole review ? 😉

Instructions:

It lets you easily line the eyes in any style..be it thin, thick, winged, thicker winged…you name it..and you can do it..its the easiest liner possible even for a total newbie..or a person with shaky hands..with the amount of precision it gives..you just cannot go wrong..

And its jet black and pigmented..and gives rich color in one swipe..no need to go over again and again..as with some sheer liners..

Stays whole day without budging even on oily lids ! And its waterproof !

I have done a thin and a thick winged liner here with it..

Pros:

1. Pigmented..gives a deep color in one single swipe.
2. Rich jet black.
3. Stays put whole day.
4. 0.05 mm gives super precision.
5. Is not completely waterproof but does not budge or smear and is smudgeproof indeed..
6. Precise coverage to fill in holes between each and every lash…does as claimed..no gaps..
7. Super duper easy to use..even for a newbie.
8. You can do any style of eyeliner with it..thin or thick..
9. Economical..compared to other liners..though I do not know how long would 0.5g last..would update later..
10. Travel friendly..easy to carry around..the cap shuts tight.

Cons:

No cons

Yess..this eyeliner has no cons at all..I could not think of any…I so lovee it..its like an answer to every girl’s eyeliner problem ! I so so love it..highly recommend it..I only wish now Maybelline does not increase its price anytime soon :/

Read about it on the Maybelline site HERE

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 5/5

I guess its the first time that we have a 5/5 product !!

Would I buy it again: Any doubts ?!

Have you tried the Maybelline Hypersharp Ultra-Fine Liner ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Swatches

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Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Swatches

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

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

MRP: INR 699.00 for 3.94g

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

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

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

Your favorite ??

L’oreal Paris Super Liner 24H Gel Eyeliner Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Super Liner 24H Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Brown Review, Swatches

Product Description:
The Super Liner Gel Eyeliner from L’Oreal which every woman would love to own. The gel eyeliner comes along with a special high precision applicator brush that helps to draw thick, sultry flicks with great ease. It also ensures a uniform application. It lets you create different shapes with ease and add dramatic effect to your eyes.

Shades:

01 Black
02 Brown

MRP: Rs.825/- for 2.8g

Ingredients:

Directions:

Dip your brush into the jar to select the right amount.
Wipe off excess gel on a tissue if required.
Use the high precision brush like a pencil to draw the line along your lash line.

It comes in a small glass pot packaging and with a brush..a little similar to the one Maybelline gel liner has..but does a very neat job in lining..

Brown is a deep burgundy chocolate brown with some golden shimmer..gives a metallic kinda sheen…

The texture is so super creamy and it is soo easy to use…glides on like butter..and makes lining eyes so easy ! I am totally loving it..it is super pigmented and stays put for a good 7-8 hours..with very little fading..


Pros:

1. Super creamy and buttery texture.
2. Very easy to use..even for a newbie.
3. The brush is quite good and does its job well.
4. Deep brown with shimmer looks good on everyone..not too harsh yet gives that prettiness..
5. Does not dry fast like cream liners.
6. Did not irritate when used on waterline too.

Cons:

1. A little expensive.
2. I would like more colors too.

Umm…I cannot think of any other con for it..I am seriously loving it..and surely recommend this to everyone ! I have heard people loving the black one more than MAC Black Track too…

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the L’oreal Super Liner Gel Eyeliner ??

L’oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadow 12 Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

I am probably the last one reviewing this 😀 But better late than never..so lets get on to the review of a must have gorgeous shade !

What the Company claims: Make a long lasting impression without batting an eye. Infallible eye shadows contain ultra concentrated color pigments, for an intense color finish and upto 24 hour long-lasting hold.

Shades Available:

04 Forever Pink
12 Endless Chocolate
05 Purple Obsession
09 Permanent Khaki
02 Hourglass Beige
06 All Night Blue
13 Burning Black
15 Flashback Silver
14 Eternal Black
20 Pebble Grey

MRP: Rs. 450/- for 3.5 g

Endless Chocolate is named Continuous Cocoa in the US.

This has a silver outlined glass packaging..with a see through at at the bottom..and a lid on top..and a black inner lid for the hold..

The texture is quite different than normal eye shadows..its not powdery..but a little creamy sorts..and kinda crumbly..if you get it..its super pigmented..one swipe would give you the desired pigmentation and color..

Endless Chocolate is a deep rich warm chocolate brown with golden shimmer..it is one perfect brown..and works great for those soft smokey eyes, as a liner or for the crease..this shade would go well with your casual or Indian wear..one versatile shade that everyone should own !

Pros:

1. Super pigmented..you get the desired pigmentation in a single swipe.
2. Stays on for a good 7-8 hours without primer too before they start to fade a little.
3. Works both wet and dry.
4. Endless Chocolate is a perfect warm everyday brown..great for the crease work..and for those soft smokey eyes..or just as a liner..
5. These are quite economical for the quality and 3.5 g would last quite long too !
6. Available in 10 shades.
7. A lot of qty in there !

Cons:

1. Packaging is not so convenient..if the shadow falls even once..it would crumble up.
2. There is some fall out since these are not densely packed or satiny in texture..
3. Some amazing shades are not introduced in India.

Overall I would say the shade is so super gorgeous that everyone should own this !! Highly recommended..

I am sure most of you would have this..and if not, go get it today !

Check out the review and swatches of All Night Blue HERE

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadows ? Your favorite shade?

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches

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

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

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

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

1 swipe, 2 swipes

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

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

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

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

MRP: Rs.610/- for 3.7g

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

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

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

Which Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks do you have ??