We all know what happened with those Blisscovered, GlossyBox, RitzBox, etc, right !
And now there is a new entrant in the market..Zazzybox..
They have not mentioned any brands to be covered yet..though they have their full team displayed along with pics and profiles in their About Us page..They have a 3 month, 6, 9 or a yearly subscription..
Would Zazzybox work ? What do you think ?
Well I won this contest last week..and I got this hamper.. 😀
It has Viviana Pressed Powder in Tusk, Viviana Matte Lipstick in Nouveau Sleek and Viviana French Manicure Polishes..i.e Snow White, Glassy Gems and Luxe Lass.
The app works sometimes and does not work at times..dunno the reason why..but do try..it might work for you..and even you might get lucky 😉
You want me to review anything first ? Do let me know..
Introducing Sleek MakeUP’s exciting new launch ready for the 2012 games; The 2012 Collection
As the spotlight shines on the country this summer, Sleek MakeUP has created the most anticipated collection to date; to make sure you are looking your best for the biggest event London has seen in years.
The Limited Edition 2012 Collection
Consisting of the iconic i-Divine, the high pigmented Blush and the ever famous Pout Polish The 2012 Collection has everything you need to get into the Olympic spirit.
i-Divine- Glory RRP: £7.99
Shades aptly taken from London’s famous underground stations such as: Circle, Central and Victoria echo vibrant shades taken from the Olympic rings that have been created into wearable colours. Like all i-Divines, Glory is jam packed with pigment- allowing all shades to pop on all skin tones all day (and night!).
Blush- Honour RRP: £4.49
The right honourable Blush is the perfect rose bronzer that will make every woman glow with pride this summer. Infused with Mica, the blush is light reflecting giving a healthy dewy finish. Alternatively Honour- Blush can be applied below the cheekbones for a contoured finish. Once applied, it will be your makeup bag staple for 2012!
Pout Polish- Pride RRP: £4.49
If your lips are not addicted to the ultra moisturising tinted lip balms, prepared to fall in love with Pride. If you haven’t heard already nude lips are on trend. Keep your lips a glossed blank canvas with Pride’s muted shade. The first Pout Polish to include a golden shimmer to the formula. Just like the rest of the Pout Polish family these cute pots of tinted lip balm are filled to the brim with Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter along with an impressive SPF 15 to help protect your pout from harmful rays.
Sleek MakeUP’s 2012 collection is available for limited period only, launching on 4th July in Superdrug stores and online at www.sleekmakeup.com
The I- Divine Glory palette has names based on London’s underground stations..this collection is a dedication to Olympics 2012 to be held next month in London..in fact the three colors are also from the Olympic rings and hence a limited edition too..
Its a mix of neutrals and brights..the first row having greys, neutrals and highlighters and the second row having brights like blue, green, red and yellow.
All eye shadows are satin finish except the grey in the first row and the red in the second row…these are amazingly pigmented.
Sleek MakeUP eye shadow palettes are small, handy and travel friendly..have an amazing mix of shades and are quite well pigmented..the satin ones have a super soft finish..it comes with a long dual sided sponge tip applicator along..
These are all 1.1g and 12 shadows each..and have a big mirror across…so handy palettes !
All are just 1 or 2 swipes..these are good in pigmentation, blend easily, stay a decent time with a base underneath and not much of fallout issue since all are satiny..
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| L-R: Northern, Platform, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Overground, Tube |
First row:
Tube – Peachy Golden. Perfect as a highlighter.
Overground – Cool toned silver
Bakerloo – Warm Copper/bronze with a hint of pink
Jubilee – Silvery Gray
Platform – Taupe Gray. Matte..not so pigmented.
Northern – Deep bluish gray
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| L-R: Central, Victoria, Circle, Picadilly, Hammersmith and City, District |
Second row:
District – Sea green
Hammersmith and City – Raspberry pink
Picadilly – Midnight blue
Circle – Bright Yellow
Victoria – Turquoise
Central – Matte Red
Its the perfect blend for someone who loves both neutrals and brights..if you like to use both..then this is a must have..and its a Limited Edition..so do get in next month..
My only con would be its availability..sigh..how I wish Sleek was easily available here :/
I love Tube, Bakerloo and Picadilly the most..
P.S: Product sent by brand. Honest Review
Whats your favorite shade ?
Though eternally sporting a youthful golden glow, Jen confessed that her most effective wrinkle-fighting regime consists of little more than ice water and Vaseline.
Rather than splashing out on fancy creams, Jen apparently prefers to dab some of the classic jelly below her eyes before bed instead.
Then to keep her skin firm and pores under control, the Friends actress is said to dunk her face into a sink full of cold water and ice cubes. Eeish!
While we get the idea – the cold water reduces puffiness, tightens up skin and shrinks pores – an icy dip first thing in the morning sounds a bit intense.
Source: 1
Do you use Petroleum Jelly or ice cold water ?
What the Company claims:Mirror Like colour from micro mirror pigments.Creamier Feel From nourishing Honey Nectar.
Why you’ll Love It:
See the sumptuous side of high shine.
So refined, so sophisticated…it’s sensational.
Mirror-like colour from micro-mirror pigments.
Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar.
Now lips flaunt the most spectacular shine
Expert Tip:
Apply your lip color by starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.
Shades Available: 10
But here only 4 shades are available: Coral Lustre, Fruit Punch, Lacquered Brown and Plum Shine
MRP: Rs. 399/- for 3.5g
These are shaped exactly like Maybelline Colorsensational..only have a steel grey packaging.
I wanted Coral Lustre from the time it was launched in US..I so loved the shade at the very instant.
Its true coral shade with some silver shimmer..and has a super glossy shine and finish..it does moisturise lips and works as a lip balm too…now a lipstick which does the work of a balm 😉
Though its sheer and one swipe is light, it can be builded..see 3 swipes..
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| T-B: 1 swipe, 3 swipes |
Here is it on me..
Pros:
1. Very creamy and moisturising..so much so that it might melt in heat.
2. Gives a super glossy shiny mirror like finish..you do not need a separate gloss with this.
3. Though the color comes up sheer in one swipe, it can be buildable.
4. It leaves behind a pretty coral pink kinda tint.
5. I liked the packaging.
6. Shimmers are not gritty.
7. Does not settle in fine lines.
Cons:
1. Staying power is average..stays for an hour or 2 without eating or drinking…though the color does not completely vanish away.
2. Its expensive for 3.5 g..compared to the Colorsensational range..its more the price and less the quantity.
3. Might not work for pigmented lips.
4. Finishes off soon.
5. Shimmers stray across lips, at times.
Overall I quite love the shade..I am a fan of corals..and such glossy colors..and it has decent pigmentation and even leaves behind a tint. If you like glossy lipsticks and corals, this is a must buy.
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..I love the shade 🙂
Have you tried the Maybelline High Shine Lipsticks ? Your favorite ?
Now thats a mouthful !
What the Company claims: After researching with over 20,000 genes, the Pond’s Institute identified a specific gene that significantly affects melanin production. Through this discovery, our most effective skin lightening formulation containing the revolutionary GenWhite™ formula has been created. It adapts to your unique skin to successfully lighten and even-out your complexion and prevent discolorations at the source.
What’s amazing about it is that the product works differently on each person. So, if there are areas on your skin that need extra help and contain more melanin, the formula concentrates on lightening and brightening those exact problem spots.
Sizes Available 50g 35g 25g 15g 9g
Price Rs 249 Rs 140 Rs 80 Rs 49 Rs 10
Ingredients:
This comes in a pink and white oblong shaped tub..a trademark with Pond’s for the biggest size..since its made of glass..one has to be careful and its a little heavy too..not very travel friendly…it has a separate white lid on top which makes the rims messy always.
Its a baby pink colored thick cream with a powder like soft smell..not bothersome..now do not go by its looks..though its a thick cream, it is completely dry and mattifying..so much so that it would best work for oily combination skin..dry skin might needed added moisturisation.
Pros:
1. It does what it claims..it does lighten, brighten and even out skin tone, helps in lightening acne marks..and even helps in removing tan.
2. Completely matte and does not give that shiny greasy feeling..love that in summers.
3. Has SPF 20 PA++ protection..not enough..but something is better than nothing, right.
4. Comes in many different sizes and prices..and the other packing is not a huge glass jar..much travel friendly.
Cons:
1. Gives a whitish cast like in a high SPF sunscreen or a BB cream..its needed to be blended well..would be more so a problem for dusky skin tones.
2. Has parabens, phenoxyethanol and silicones.
3. And now time for some calculations..don’t mind I am a CA :p You get 9g of product for Rs. 10, so for Rs. 60, you can get 54g i.e 4g more than in this tub..so you pay about 4 times more just for the tub..and that goes for all increasing quantities..so its best bought in the smallest pack 😀
4. The white lid makes the rims of the tub messy every time.
Overall I did the cream and I am quite impressed with the formulation..best suited for oily to combination skin..would surely recommend this for them..dry skin may needed added moisture..and its best bought in the smallest pack.
Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
You can’t control the weather but now you can control the frizz!
Hair frizzes up when there is high humidity during monsoons making it rough, dull, unruly and unmanageable. Hair can be as unpredictable as the weather. MATRIX, the fastest growing professional salon brand in India, presents Biolage Smooththérapie with the silky serum of Camellia flower seed, which provides controlled smoothness throughout the year. Even in upto 97% humidity*!
Protect your hair from the monsoon frizz and dullness with Smooththérapie’s in-salon BIOSPA Deep Smoothing service that features the Salon exclusive Deep Smoothing shampoo, masque and serum. Packed with the goodness of Camellia, Avocado and Grape seed oil, Smooththérapie envelops your hair with a smooth cocoon of protection and helps continuously smooth hair during the humid monsoons giving you silky, frizz-free and shiny hair.
Also, take home the Smooththérapie home care to maintain your salon perfect hair after your in-salon BIOSPA service. Salon exclusive Deep Smoothing Shampoo thoroughly cleanses and provides light weight nourishment as it eases out frizzy, unruly hair. Salon exclusive Deep Smoothing Conditioner smoothes and detangles as it deeply conditions hair for polished-shine and lasting control. For a super smooth finish and shine, Salon exclusive Deep Smoothing serum envelopes hair to provide all over ultra smoothing and glossy shine.
Go for the In-salon Biolage Smooththérapie ‘BIOSPA Smooth Cocoon’ hair spa service, an intense smoothing treatment that helps replenish moisture and provides supreme softness and long-lasting polished-shine. This service tames frizzy hair with a fusion of the Salon exclusive Deep Smoothing Masque and serum perfectly blended so your hair remains in great shape. Recommended every 4-6 weeks depending on hair condition.
Now bid adieu this monsoon to the bad hair days. With Salon exclusive Matrix Biolage Smooththérapie, hair is tamed, ultra smooth, shiny and looks fabulous throughout the season!
Price and availability:
· Matrix Biolage Smooththérapie Deep Smoothing Shampoo available in 400 ml and 200 ml priced at INR 355 and INR 195 respectively exclusively distributed through Matrix Salons across India
· Matrix Biolage Smooththérapie Deep Smoothing Conditioner available in 196g and 98g priced at INR 295 and INR 160 respectively exclusively distributed through Matrix Salons across India
· Matrix Biolage Smooththérapie Deep Smoothing Serum available in 100ml priced at INR 260 exclusively distributed through Matrix Salons across India
P.S: PR Info
In order to keep your monsoon skin problems at bay, all you need is a daily skincare regime that keeps your skin soft, radiant, free of impurities and sun protected. Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand in the US, offers products especially formulated for all your skin care needs – Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Wash, Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub and Toner, Neutrogena®, Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin, Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+.
Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
· Formulated with an effective beta hydroxy acid that penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve and remove clogged dirt, oil and make-up
· Loosens and washes away dead skin cells that can dry out, roughen, and dull your complexion
· Complexion looks cleaner and healthier, and your skin feels smoother and softer.
For those with oily and acne prone skin, the Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash is a must have.
· Oil-free formula contains Salicylic Acid to get rid of acne and helps prevent future breakouts
· Special skin soothers in the Oil-Free Acne Wash help prevent irritation and over drying. It eradicates all toxins and the skin is left clean, residue-free and never oily!
Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
· Contains microbeads that effectively, yet gently exfoliate the skin to help effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use
· Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excessive oil to help eliminate stubborn blackheads and prevents new ones from forming with continuous use
Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner is best used in conjunction with the other Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating products.
· Delivers instant cooling sensation, tightens pores and soothes the skin
· Contains Cedarwood extract helps strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance
· Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to help eliminate stubborn blackheads. Skin is left feeling refreshed and visibly clearer
Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin
Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin is a lightweight, dual-action formula that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine.
· Dermatologist-tested formula moisturizes where skin is dry, without leaving it oily or shiny.
· Special oil-absorbing Microsponge® system controls oil and shine in the T-Zone—or wherever else skin is oily.
· Skin feels softer, smoother. Has a natural, matte finish throughout the day.
As much as it is important to keep your skin clean, sun protection all around the year including monsoons is a must too. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Range offers the Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+
Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+
· Powered by Neutrogena’s pathbreaking and patented broad spectrum Helioplex™ technology that give long lasting superior protection against UVA and UVB rays
· Dry-Touch technology absorbs excess sunscreen oils, leaving a clean, lightweight, non-shiny finish
· Waterproof, Sweatproof, Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+
· Provides complete and long lasting protection against UVA/UVB rays and environmental aggressors
· Stabilized with patented Heliopex that works like an invisible shield to give you superior protection from skin darkening and signs of premature aging
· In a moisturizing formula that protects against dehydration, yet is oil-free and non-greasy. With Dry Touch Technology, it spreads on smoothly to a clean and non-shiny finish
Get your skincare regime right and keep your monsoon skincare woes at bay with Neutrogena!
Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser 200 ml. Rs. 350 50 ml. Rs. 85
Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Wash 175 ml. Rs. 350
Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub 100G Rs.240
Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner 200 Ml Rs.340
Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin 115ml Rs.299
Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50 30ml Rs.150 88ml Rs. 499
Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50 30Ml Rs 349
Neutrogena products are available across retail outlets as well as at Neutrogena’s flagship store at Grand Galleria mall, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Neutrogena products can also be purchased online at www.neutrogena.in
P.S: PR Info
Leave the old behind and say Hello to the new Hair Serenity Service at Lakmé Salon
Gives you gorgeously smooth, manageable and party ready hair completely naturally without using formaldehyde.
Play it sleek as Lakmé Salon delivers the latest innovation to get silky straight hair with the launch of their new Hair Serenity treatment. Introduced to India by Lakmé Salon, the Hair Serenity treatment is a natural solution to hair that is unruly, frizzy and hair that refuses to behave. Unlike Keratin, the Hair Serenity treatment at Lakmé Salon is formaldehyde free and a safer process for achieving naturally smoother and shinier hair. Step away from the harmful effects of Keratin treatments and indulge in the natural goodness of ingredients like the Cysteine complex to get a glossy and healthy mane that will make heads turn. A pioneer in the beauty services industry in India, Lakmé Salon is a one stop shop for all the beauty needs of the contemporary Indian woman.
The Hair Serenity treatment is a natural way to restore lost proteins and transform hair. Special ingredients used in the service like Cysteine, Dendrobium Orchid, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Cocoa Seed Butter and Shea Butter help nourish the hair and give it a long lasting shine and smoothness.
Divided into seven essential steps, the service starts off with a detailed consultation with the Lakmé Salon expert who determines the condition of your hair and the best way to proceed with the treatment. The hair is then shampooed and the Cysteine complex is applied to the hair. The complex is allowed to process in your hair as it starts it work on making your hair healthier and more lustrous. The hair is then blow dried and flat-ironed to give it a sleek but yet not poker-straight finish. Post this, the hair is finally rinsed off and you are left with a naturally glossy and manageable blow dried look which lasts for approximately 3 months.
Thus this all-natural service helps:
• Work in synergy with the existing proteins to restructure, soften and release curls
• Penetration into the hair shaft for moisturizing and conditioning
• Helps for overall shine, softness, strength and health of hair
P.S: PR Info
Nocturnal and Textured Teal are the two new shades introduced in the new Urban Jungle Collection.
Avon Glimmersticks are matte or metallic finish in a few shades whereas the Glimmersticks Diamonds have a little shimmer.
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| The whole product |
Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner are mechanical retractable eye pencils..they have a simple black packaging..and a matching shade end..
They are super creamy and glide on very easily..and have great pigmentation..you need just one swipe and once set, they do not budge at all…not smudging or fading..I loved the staying power..
Nocturnal is a deep purple shade with a metallic sheen..
Pros:
1. Very pigmented..you need just a swipe.
2. Smudge proof and water proof.
3. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.
4. Mechanical and retractable..so no wastage.
5. Matching shade at the end to identify.
6. Quite creamy..glide on easily.
7. Economical..especially at the 179 offer.
Cons:
1. Since these are creamy, they even break off..I guess one has to be more careful in summers.
2. Only available through an Avon rep.
Overall I quite liked the Glimmersticks..I always wanted to try them..and quite loving the shade Nocturnal..surely trying more shades..totally recommended..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion
