New Launches by Maybelline

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New Launches by Maybelline


After their Dream Range..Maybelline has come up with two more new products..

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipsticks and Maybelline Swirl Up Gel Liners..

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipsticks

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipsticks

MIRROR-LIKE COLOR from micro-mirror pigments
CREAMIER FEEL from nourishing honey nectar
10 lush lip shades

  • Pink Freeze
  • Disco Pink
  • Glisten Up Pink
  • Mauvilous Shine
  • Fruit Punch
  • Plum Shine
  • Dazzling Plum
  • Coral Lustre
  • Nude Glow
  • Lacquered Brown
But only 4-5 shades are launched here in India..as usual ! :sigh: Though I am happy Coral Lustre is included..I was eyeing that from the time I had seen swatches of this on the blogs outside..its such a gorgeous coral ! I did keep asking many times about it..hoping they might have launched..finally..I am definitely getting that..
MRP: Rs. 399/- 
Check out the ad here..
Maybelline Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Liner

After the plain black gel liner..Maybelline has come up with a new Swirl Gel Liner and offers two shades in it..one is black and silver..and the other is brown and golden..
Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Liner
GLITTER SWIRL WITH GEL LINER
SMUDGE PROOF LINER
WATERPROOF FOR 24 HOURS
Why You’ll Love It
Now eyes double up on drama!
Gorgeous glitter swirl within the gel liner
Intense color and shine that lasts all day
Smudge proof and waterproof for 24 hours
Comes with an exclusive eye liner brush

Expert Tip
Mix or use one color at a time, as you please; for an intense color, and glittery shine. Mix the 2 shades for a classy subtle shine. Use separately for an intense powerful line or dramatic shine.

MRP: Rs. 425/-
The Brown and Golden looks interesting..what are you eyeing from the above ??

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I am sorry for not posting much from the last two days..my internet was giving big time problems..went off every hour..so irritating ! Anyways, I thought of sharing some of my favorites currently..or stuff I am totally loving..

With Spring here (Though we do not have Spring In India), the whole season is so colorful..and peachy, coral and orange ! Especially with make up..so I am loving the peachy corally stuff too..

1. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Calypso Coral

Loving the bright coral pink for now..

2. Revlon Color Burst Lipstick Peach

True Peachy Lips !

3. Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23

Ah..Cannot live without my pinks too..a mauvey dusty pink

4. Pastels and Greens

Pastel Pink..and all greens..pastel green. minty green, fresh green..loving greens this season..

Inglot Pastel Nail Enamel 972

Lakme Fast & Fabulous 08 Going green

5. Bow Earrings from Aldo

Heart the bow earrings..I am so loving these..!

What are your current favorites ??

L’Oreal Paris – Femina Women Awards Post Event

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L’Oreal Paris – Femina Women Awards Post Event Pictures


I had mentioned about the L’oreal Paris Femina Awards here..they were held on 22nd March at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai…I was supposed to attend them but could not at the end moment due to some other commitments..

The L’Oreal Paris-Femina Women Awards 2012, in association with Rasvihar, commemorated the most outstanding Indian women achievers this year. Aishwairya Rai, Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and other leading celebrities graced this gliterrati studded ceremony, held at the ITC Grand Central on 22nd March, 2012 . In the first year of the awards 19 extraordinary women from diverse fields such as art, music, education, cinema amongst others were honoured.

Hosted by Diana Hayden and Ash Chandler, the evening was brimming with laughter, the audience was entertained by spectacular performances by singers Sona Mahapatra, Usha Uthup, singer-dancer Shiamak Davar and his troupe, who added to the exuberance of the evening.

The star-studded ceremony saw winners including Sona Mahapatra (Music and Performing Arts), Poorna Jagannathan (Breakthrough Performance), Kahini Arte Merchan (Art), Dipika Pallikal (Sports), Dr Firuza Parikh (Science and Innovation), Ekta Kapoor (Business and Entrepreneurship), Kalpana Swaminath (Literary Contribution), Neelam Chhiber (Social Impact), Alka Shesha (Education), Mansi Poddar/ Kanika Parab (Online Influenser), Kangna Ranaut(Style), Priyanka Chopra (Readers’ Choice- Woman We Love), Ranbir Kapoor (Readers’ Choice-Man We Love) amongst others.

On the award ceremony, Mr Tarun Rai, CEO, WWM spoke highly of the women nominated. He said, “The calibre of the women nominated for the L’Oreal Paris-Femina Women Awards was truly exceptional. While there had to be one winner in each category, I believe they are all winners in their own right. At Femina, we are sure that these super-achievers will be a source of inspiration for an entire generation of Indian women.”

The L’Oreal Paris-Femina Women Awards 2012 gives every woman out there the strength not just to dream but the conviction to work towards making that dream a reality,” adds Ms Tanya Chaitaya, Editor, Femina. With these awards Femina has celebrated exceptional women in a wide range of fields and has once again lived up to its tag line “For all the Women You Are.”

I liked Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra’s Look And Outfit..

Your favorite ?

P.S: PR Info

New refreshing Collection from Avon

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Get Gorgeous this summer with AVON

This summer, AVON will brings alive new trends in beauty by introducing their latest range of exotic Ultra Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick and ICE SHEER refreshing fragrances.

Ultra Moisture Rich Rose Lipstick

This exciting edition offers an exquisite range of looks with 10 flattering rose shades. The special ‘Rose extract’ ingredient will soften and hydrate those luscious lips, giving it the perfect summer look. . Infused with hydrolyzed collagen, pomegranate extract, Vitamin A, C & E and Jojoba oil will turn up hydration, softness & suppleness, leading to protection of a lip balm.

So revitalize yourself with this lip Indulgence which includes moisturizers that deliver deep long lasting moisturisation.

MRP – Rs 299/-

Availability: March 17 onwards

ICE SHEERS DELICIOUS & REFRESHING EDT

AVON brings to you two new fragrances to lift up your senses in this hot spell. The two tantalizing fragrances perfectly embody the essence of summer keeping you fresh and complimenting your mood. A refreshing fusion of pear sorbet with hints of icy melon and whipped Vanilla or chilled lime with rum notes…the choice is yours!

ICE SHEERS Refreshing Eau De Toilette, opens with an invigorating splash with deliciously fresh water melon, pear and vanilla mixed to create a magic this summer. This new playful sensation has an invigorating aroma giving it an alluring embrace.

ICE SHEERS Delicious EDT, another Juicy edition inspired by refreshing and chilled blackberry and mojito blended in a musky note. This addictive and mouthwatering cool energy will reinforce thefruitiness in you.

MRP – Rs 599/- each

Spoil your senses with this indulgent spring to summer range, which blends sensuous natural notes.

Availability – March 17 onwards

Where to buy: Available exclusively through your personal Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative call Avon toll free no. 1860-500-2866

About Avon Beauty Products

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with US $ 11 billion in annual revenue. As the world’s largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in over 100 countries through 6.4 million independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon India’s product line includes beauty products and fashion accessories, with well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions and Avon Naturals. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.in.avon.com or call 1860-500-2866

Join us on www.facebook.com/India.Avon

P.S: PR Info

Inglot AMC Mousse Foundation Review, Swatches

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Inglot AMC Mousse Foundation mw700 Review, Swatches


Inglot has five types of Foundations..Cream Foundation (comes in inverted white tube), AMC Cream Foundation (comes in a bottle with a normal pump dispensor), YSM Cream Foundation (comes in a tube), AMC Mousse Foundation (comes in a jar) and cream powder (comes in a flat pan..creamy foundation that settles to a matte finish)

AMC stands for Advanced Makeup Components which is their higher and professional range..

YSM stands for Young Skin Makeup..YSM is only in Foundations.

What the Company claims: Beautiful light weight formula,soft to touch and melts into the skin effortlessly.

This air whipped foundation feels like silk on the skin and gives a natural coverage similar to a tinted moisturiser.Just perfect for that barely there skin! Whether its a product for your kit or an essential for your handbag,this is an addition everybody needs to give their skin that jlo glow!

**MUA TIP-Use Inglot liquid illuminators to give the skin a really polished glow!!**

Paraben Free Formula
Not Tested on Animals

Shades Available:

According to me..here m,l,f and d stand for Medium, Light, Fair and Dark and w and c stand for warm and cool..and then there are shade numbers..so mw is Medium Warm

MRP: Rs. 1000/- for 11 g/0.38 US OZ

Ingredients:

It comes in a small flat glass jar with a black cap..it has an air whipped mousse consistency as claimed..the texture is a little similar to Lakme Absolute Mattreal Mousse..or L’oreal Matte Morphose Foundation.

It has a slight fruity smell..but does not bother much and goes away in a few seconds..I generally use fingers to blend this..as the warmth of the fingers makes it melt and blend easily..or even Sigma F80 at times.

It gives light to medium coverage..and looks quiet natural..gives a matte finish and stays put the whole day.

The shade mw700 is a little darker..kinda yellowish for my skin tone…but being medium warm ideally it should have suited..I have not seen other 7 shades..so I am not sure which shade would really suit..but I wish there were more shades available..

Unblended
Blended

Pros:

1. Love the air whipped creamy texture.
2. Blends easily and quite well..even with bare hands.
3. Gives a quite natural look.
4. It gives a matte finish..good for summers too.
5. Stays put the whole day.
6. Reduces the appearance of pores.
7. Photographs well.
8. Paraben free and not tested on animals.

Cons:

1. Inglot is not available everywhere. You can buy it online here.
2. Expensive ! I wish it was either priced lower or the quantity offered was more.
3. I would have liked if there were more shades to choose from…especially suited for Indian skin tones.
4. It does have dimethicone and trimethicone..if you are allergic to silicones..I would suggest staying away.
5. Jar packaging.

Overall its a nice creamy mousse foundation which gives a matte finish, stays whole day, photographs well and looks natural too. I would surely recommend giving this a try..would suit all skin types..oily skin might need to powder a little after a few hours…but if you need heavy coverage, this is not for you.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : May be..

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh Body Lotion – TVC Preview

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Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh Body Lotion – TVC Preview



Parachute has now come up with a new summer variant to refresh the ‘magical romance moments this summer’. Here is the TVC link which will be aired tomorrow for our preview.

With skin so refreshed and rejuvenated, refresh the magical romance moments this Summer! With Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh – beat the heat, feel refreshingly cool with its tingling mint extracts and enliven your senses with a burst of magical fragrance. With skin and you so fresh again, refresh those moments ever so close to your heart!

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Kiehl’s CCC – Give Back Contest

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Kiehl’s CCC – Give Back Contest

I had mentioned about the Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Concentrate Launch in Mumbai here.

So now its time for you all to get to try the Kiehl’s CCC..coz its contest time !

Just follow the rules in the Rafflecopter widget..

There would be 18 winners !!

What you get..

18 Kiehl’s Vouchers

3 Premium – Skin Consultation, CCC Delux sample + Kiehl’s # 1 Lip Balm

15 Regular – Skin Consultation, CCC Delux sample

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Since the prizes are vouchers which need to be redeemed at the Kiehl’s stores..only residents of Mumbai and Delhi are eligible..as the Kiehl’s stores in India is only in Mumbai and Delhi..though if you have someone living in Mumbai or Delhi and want to participate on their behalf..you can do so..

The contest will end on 14th April..and I will announce the winners in 2 parts..

Good Luck 🙂

Givenchy at 30% off on MedplusBeauty.com

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Givenchy at 30% off on MedplusBeauty.com

MedplusBeauty.com currently has about 15% off on Givenchy products..and above the 15% you can get extra 15% off using this coupon code..

This coupon code can be used to avail a discount of 15% over and above the current prices on our website. This comes to a whopping discount of 30%!

Indulge in Givenchy Makeup!

The coupon code : LPN742CZ

This coupon code needs to be typed once the purchases are complete before making the payment. This Coupon Code is valid till 31st March 2012.

Go here.

Let me know what you get 🙂

Lotus Herbals Natural Blend Swift Make-Up Review, Swatches

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Lotus Herbals Natural Blend Swift Make-Up SPF15 Natural Beige Review, Swatches

What the Company Claims: All-in-one make-up that works like a foundation, a concealer & a compact, with sun protection. Its smooth application creates an even skin tone, conceals imperfections & blends easily for a matte effect, without caking or clogging pores.

MRP: Rs. 249/- for 10g

Shades Available:

  • 710 Honey Beige (Darkest)
  • 720 Natural Beige (Mid)
  • 730 Creamy Peach (Lightest)
I have 720 Natural Beige..the mid one..its a little orangish for my skin tone though..

It comes in this twist up stick form..with a red and golden plastic body..though the plastic cap fits well..its not very sturdy.

The stick is super creamy and glides on well..it has an artificial sweet smell which I did not like..

This does not give enough coverage..its quiet sheer..works decent for an under eye concealer but if you have heavy dark circles..won’t work that way too..definitely not as foundation..it would give hardly any coverage.

Unblended
Blended

It does transfer on tissue and kerchief too…it works well as an under eye base..and pops up color..but since it very creamy..it would crease sooner too..
Pros:

1. Works in many ways.
2. Has SPF15.
3. Travel friendly.
4. Economical..and the qty of 10g is quite a lot too..
5. Works as base for eye shadows.

6. Conceals light dark circles.
7. Did not break me out..but since its creamy..oily skin definitely needs to set it with powder.

Cons:

1. Not much coverage.
2. Only three shades to choose from.
3. Has a sweet artificial smell..which I detest.
4. Transfers on tissues and kerchiefs.
5. Wear time is just 4-5 hours max.

Overall I found it pretty ok..if you have dry skin and do not need much coverage..you can give this a try..but if you need coverage..this would not work for you.

Rating:

Quality: 3/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: No

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Soulflower Coldpressed Hazelnut Carrier Oil Review

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Soulflower Coldpressed Hazelnut Carrier Oil Review

What the Company claims :

PRODUCT STORY
[Latin Name:Corylus avellana] Extract from the hazel nut with Vitamin.

FACE & BODY
Hazelnut oil is known for its astringent qualities & best used for oily skin.

MASSAGE
The most gentle of the carrier oils, Hazelnut is suitable for all skin types. This oil hydrates & completely reinvigorates the skin while preserving softness.Great for sensitive baby skin.

CUTICLES
Soften & condition your hands & cuticles, by rubbing a few drops of oil.

SUN DAMAGE
Offers protection against damage to the skin by the suns ray. Use a few drops on parts exposed to sunlight.

INGREDIENTS: Hazel Nut.

MRP: Rs. 350.00/- for 30 ml

WHAT IS CARRIER OIL?
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not have aroma though some have a mild distinctive smell. Soulflower coldprocessed carrier oils are as natural and unadulterated as possible. Cold-pressing is the purist method of producing carrier oils. Mineral oil should not be used as it is not absorbed by the skin.

HOW TO USE CARRIER OIL?
Blend carrier oil with a few drops of any Soulflower essential oil & use as desired! For best results use 1 to 5% essential oils say about 5 drops essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil.

Read more about essential and carrier oils here.

One should NEVER use essentials oils directly on the skin..some oils can even give allergy..and we would not know our skin might be allergic to which essential oil..and also they are very concentrated..so its better to mix them with a base oil or carrier oil..as mentioned above the ratio could be 1:4 or 1:5 depending on you.

It comes in a dark glass bottle..with a dropper cap which has a small and a large opening..to get the required quantity and avoid wastage..the packaging is decent..I did not find any particular smell..though its supposed to be light and nutty…its almost clear..and very light in texture..gets absorbed immediately.

Some uses of Hazelnut Oil:

  • Hazelnut oil acts as an excellent emollient and moisturizer because it has a number of essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, which can rehydrate the skin. So, this oil is extensively used in treating dry skin. Moreover, this oil is very light and easily gets absorbed into the skin. It also doesn’t have any side effects and so it is used in many skin care products. Apart from this, the antibacterial and astringent properties prevent the excessive secretion of skin oil that results in acne, thus maintaining soft skin.
  • Considered the most gentle of the carrier oils, this expeller-pressed, lightly refined Hazelnut is suitable for all skin types. Hazelnut oil is known for its astringent qualities and because of this, it is best used for those who have oily skin but do want to abstain from using oils. This makes a lovely carrier oil for those of those who want to add its benefits to the essential oil experience.
  • Hazelnut oil can be used as sunscreen as it is able to filter all the harmful rays of the sun. Because of this most sunscreens contain hazelnut oil. For stronger effect you can mix this oil with sesame oil, avocado oil, and walnut oil. Another way to utilize the benefits of hazelnut oil is to mix a drop of this oil in any of your daily cream and lotion, which can then act as the best sun guard.
  • Like most of other carrier oils, hazelnut oil is also a rich source of vitamin E. The anti-oxidant properties of this vitamin helps in solving many of the problems associated with ageing. Free radicals cause the maximum amount of damage like the destruction of cells and chapped skin. Regular application of hazelnut oil is able to reverse this process by eliminating the free radicals.
  • Coloring the hair is trendy and nowadays more and more people are going for this. But one drawback is that on regular washing the color tends to fade quicker while making the hair dull and rough. To retain your hair color for longer duration, apply hazelnut oil to your hair before shampooing. This is also a good way to strengthen the hair as the oil contains good amounts of vitamin E.
  • It is highly penetrative and is fine textured and is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils.

 

I have not tried many base oils..coz I also use my normal olive, coconut and sesame at times with my essential oils..but since I started using this..I think I am going to stick to it now..I am loving this carrier oil completely..You get 30 ml for Rs. 350/- which is like quite a decent quantity.
If you are finding a base oil for your essential oils..you should surely try this. This works amazingly well..both as a base oil and even on its own..I love how soft it makes my skin. You can buy it here
Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes 

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