Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Review

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Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Review

What the Company claims: This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothes and brightens your skin. Gentle and alcohol-free, it also adds a fine layer of moisture.

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Review

Pour onto a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck after using Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time.

Naturally active ingredients include organic aloe vera to revitalise and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin.

Suitable for all skin types

Directions: Instant Boost Skin Tonic is the essential second stage of your daily regime:

Moisten a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck every morning and night after cleansing with Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser or using one of our special treatment masks. Whether your skin is dehydrated, oily, dull or congested, the nourishing and brightening botanicals will help to leave your skin feeling soft and looking fresh for longer. It also primes your skin perfectly for your choice of Liz Earle Moisturiser.

Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time. The fine mist can even be used over make-up.

MRP: 11.75 GBP for 200 ml

Its a nice bottle with the cap which is to be rotated and the tip opens up from where the toner comes out on a cotton wool..has a very very pleasant smell…feels very light on skin..it gives a cooling feeling..and as claimed revitalises,soothes and tones ! Using it after the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser..combined they work wonderfully well.

Pros:

1. Very cooling,refreshing and soothing.
2. It does leave skin smooth and no slippery feeling.
3. Nice easy to use packaging.
4. No parabens.
5. Would suit all skin types.
6. It does reduce the size of pores..a little.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue. You can order it online here
2. Expensive for a toner.

Overall quite like !!

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: I may..though I find this a little expensive for a toner..but if my skin would not want to live without it 😉

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

KAREENA- New Face for Lakme

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KAREENA KAPOOR – THE FACE OF Lakmé ABSOLUTE
BOLLYWOOD STAR REPRESENTS NEW BEAUTY RANGE
 Lakmé since its inception has always celebrated beauty and as an ode to the contemporary Indian woman, Lakmé presents ABSOLUTE – a high-performance long wear make up range. This premium range of cosmetic has been specially created for the woman of today who leads an international life with a soul that is Indian at heart. Kareena Kapoor a mesmerizing beauty, a caring sister, a devoted daughter, a talented actress and above all an epitome of the confident Indian woman, has been chosen as the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE.  She is a perfect fit for the brand as she embodies the quintessential essence of beauty, which the brand represents. As the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE, Kareena will be part of the brand’s campaign and unveil the Absolute looks at the Lakmé Grand Finale by Manish Malhotra at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2011 (August 16 –21, 2011).

Lakmé ABSOLUTE is the brand’s high performance long-wear makeup line with world class products that last up to 16 hours. Designed by Lakmé make-up experts Lakmé ABSOLUTE offers the best in long-wear benefits coupled with do-good skin care properties enabling the contemporary Indian woman to be magical in her everyday life.

Talking about being the face of Lakme Absolute Kareena Kapoor said, “I’m very proud to be associated with a brand that introduced the concept of make-up to the Indian woman and today I’m excited to undertake this new journey with them. Lakmé ABSOLUTE keeps my skin radiant and makes me look beautiful the whole day without the need of any touch-ups. Its long wear and high-performance products are just what I need.”

While speaking about the new products she says, “One of my favorite products is ABSOLUTE Lip Last with its precision brush and I’m totally hooked on to the Plump and Shine glosses for the range of sensational colors it offers, there is something for every occasion. As a face make the White Intense Two-Way compact is an extremely convenient product that doubles up as a powder and foundation and has sun filters, which protects my skin from the sun. I completely love the ABSOLUTE Mattreal mousse for daily wear as it’s extremely light and renders a natural glow to my skin while the Soft Focus Foundation is perfect for the glamorous party look. Amongst the eye products ABSOLUTE Kohl Ultimate is my favourite kohl that gives it a one stroke black color .”

Farida Kaliyadan, General Manager – Lakmé says, “We are delighted to have Kareena as the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE and launch its exciting range of products. Lakmé ABSOLUTE has been specially designed keeping in mind the Indian skin tone, texture and weather conditions. The range is inspired by the modern woman who effortlessly plays myriad set of roles across her personal and professional life. Kareena’s confident persona and beauty makes her the perfect choice for Lakmé ABSOLUTE. She is a performer par excellence and embodies what ABSOLUTE stands for.”

P.S: PR Info

How to: Sculpt your face using a Bronzer

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How to: Sculpt your face using a Bronzer

I loved this super detailed step by step explanation on sculpting on Vogue…here it is for you..

Clean lines and sharp contrasts were all the trend on the runways this season. Contouring your face to make the planes and angles pop isn’t as hard as its made out to be. We spoke with Ojas Rajani, Lead Makeup Artist – L’Oreal Paris to help us simplify the look in six easy steps.

Step 1: Apply foundation all over face and neck. Follow through with concealer under the eyes, on your lids and on any blemishes.

Step 2: With an angled blush brush like M.A.C Brush #168, sweep a matte bronzer in one stroke beginning at the center of the natural hollow on your cheeks. Move it upwards and outwards towards the hairline.

Pro Tip: “There are no horizontal strokes in makeup. Everything is applied in upward strokes and blended.” says Rajani.

With very little product add a couple more strokes blending the line. Follow through with a dusting of matte peach blush on the apples of your cheeks. “Together, these create the illusion of high cheek bones and makes your face looks leaner” says Rajani

Step 3: With a powder brush, sweep the bronzer along the hairline across your forehead, sides of your nose, the jaw line, moving onto the neck and collar bones. A hint of colour on the shoulders and décolletage completes the bronzing part of the look.

Vogue.in tip: Use a fluffy eye shadow brush to contour your nose. It’s the right size and the less dense brush makes colour appear diffused versus having two stripes along the sides of your nose.

Step 4: For your eyes, reverse the regular technique by starting from the crease. Apply a coffee brown matte shadow on the crease. Follow through with a bronze eye shadow on the lids and a peach highlighter on the brow bone. “There always has to be one element that softens the overall look. Here it is the peach highlighter” notes Rajani.

 

Step 5: With a dense small eye shadow brush, blend the coffee brown along the lower lash line and run a gel eyeliner in brown along the upper lash line. We love the L’Oreal Paris Super Liner 24 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in brown. Fill in the eye brows and use lengthening mascara on your lashes to complete the eyes.

Step 6: Finish the look with a creamy peach lip colour. Vogue.in recommends the Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick – Baby.

See how perfectly contoured her cheeks look….I loved the look.

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Beauty Angel Palette in Gold Review,Swatches

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This is a very nice,handy,perfect for travel beauty book..has a magnetic lock all around it..so remains closed too..12 eye shadows,2 blushes and a small mirror with a small dual sided brush..which has a sponge applicator on one side and a small brush on the other..though you cannot use that much obviously.

The colors are very pretty…soft to touch and easy to use..but all are shimmery…so these are not the type you can blend with but you need to apply them like you do with pigments..the tapping method.

These are available in blue,green and purple too.

About the product:

Brand New With Original Retail Packing Box

100% Authentic

Includes 12 Color And 2 Blush

Dimensions(Open): 12cm X 17cm X 1cm

EyeShadow Net: 1.2g X 12

Blush Net: 5g X 2

MRP: 14.50 $

Here are some swatches..mostly all shades are frosty

Left 6 shades…anti clockwise
1st is a  light shimmery green
2nd is a frosty lilac
3rd is a shimmery peach
4th is a shimmery off white silver with a khaki green touch
5th is a pretty soft pink shade
6th is a midnight blue

R-L:1 to 6

Right 6 shades..anti clockwise
1st is a shimmery silver
2nd is an icy blue with shimmery silver
3rd is a bronzy plum brown..my most favorite of the lot..
4th is a cool sea blue
5th is a shimmery light purple
6th and last shade is peachy copper brown..my 2nd favorite

R-L-1 to 6

The blushes are a true peach shade and a fuchsia pink shade with very very fine shimmer which is hardly visible..the peach shade is not so pigmented but it acts more as a beauty powder than a blush…gives that instant warm glow to the face..whereas the fuchsia pink is very pigmented..you need to use it sparingly and carefully.

Pros:

1. Super handy and perfect for travel.
2. Easy to use shadows and blush…quite smooth.
3. Economically priced.
4. Pretty combination of highlighters and colors.
5. I liked both the blushes..a true peach and a fuchsia.
6. Staying power is normal..4-5 hours…was not expecting much.

Cons:

1. Since they are shimmery..cannot be used everywhere.
2. Little fall out is there with a few eye shadows.
3. The brush provided is not of much use.
4. Available online only. Check them out here
5. Peach blush is not so pigmented.

Overall quite nice..I like the fact that its small,compact and handy and includes everything..loved the combination of colors too..

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

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

Himalaya Natural Moisurising Lip Butter Review

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What the Company claims: A unique and luxurious blend of exotic butters that provides nourishing care, keeping your lips supple, smooth and healthy all day long.

Ingredients Include:
Cocoa butter contains Vitamin E that soothes and hydrates, preventing your lips from moisture loss.
Sal butter moisturizes and softens lips.
Kokum butterhelps prevent lips from chapping.
Mango butter rejuvenates the skin and helps minimize lip wrinkles.

Use Directions: Apply evenly and liberally on your lips, as often as needed

MRP: Rs.125/- for 10g

Its a normal plain looking thick butter..it melts on the contact of skin and spreads smoothly on the lips. It has super yummy cocoa butter smell…Its one of the most moisturising product ever..makes and keeps lips super soft. My upper lip was a little dry from a few days and this thing solved my problem in a day. Works amazingly well.

Pros:

1. Love how moisturising this is..!
2. Contains cocoa butter,kokum butter,sal butter, mango butter..the best combination of all moisturising butters.
3. Smells awesome !!
4. It is free from all preservatives and parabens and is totally natural.
5. Economically priced.

Cons:

1. Tub packaging..but they do mention that its a personal care product and should be used by only one person..but ya you need to dip hands..so a hygiene issue.
2. It would help heal chapped lips but obviously not for forever..you do need to use it whenever you feel you got dryness…though this I would not consider a con..I do not expect permanent results too.

No other con..this is a wonder product for lips..overall I super love it..!!

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 5/5

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

Lakme Studio to Lakme Fashion Week

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Get gorgeous hair from Lakmé Salon and be invited to Lakmé Fashion Week

Always wanted to experience the glitzy Lakmé Fashion Week? Lakmé Salon brings YOU three simple ways to attend LFW and ensure you have gorgeous hair to flaunt for the occasion.

Let Lakmé Salon give you trendsetting tresses and you could be there with the stars. Take any one of the following services or purchase products by Lakmé Salon and receive an invite to Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. Your chance, to catch the latest trends with the crème de la crème of the Indian fashion industry.

3 ways to receive your invite when you

· Experience the leading Sleek Mystique hair styling service

· Get a hot new Hair Cut from our stylists

· Or buy any two Catwalk by TIGI products from Lakmé Studio

Lakmé Studios and Salons are the perfect destination to get fabulous hair for any occasion! Visit any Lakmé Salon or Studio in Mumbai and avail this offer to walk the red carpet at LFW.

** Offer Valid only for the first 200 customers that take any of the above services in Mumbai only

***Offer Valid only from 1st – 15th August 2011

NYX Round Lipstick in Tea Rose Review,Swatches and Reccos

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What the Company claims : NYX’s Round Lipstick is a velvet-textured lipstick formulated with mineral oils to provide moisturizing benefits and rich colors. NYX’s top selling lipstick, the Round Lipstick offers long-lasting, non-smudging color.

Size: Net wt. 4g/ 0.14oz.

Ingredients:
Ceresin Wax, Polyethlene Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax, Lanoline Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Mineral Oils, Octyl Palmitate, BHA, Propyl Paraben, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, D&C Red No.A1 Lake, Pearl Powder, Iron Oxide.

MRP: 4$ or Rs.400/-

These are now known as Lip Smacking Fun Colors..they come in 144 shades plus there are around 20 shades newly added !!

 

Tea Rose is one of the most famous colors in NYX..when I wanted to purchase it last time on Pork Daisy this shade was out of stock..so you can guess how much in demand this shade is..

Tea Rose is a light tea rose pink shade…not something which everyone can carry and every time..this shade has a tendency to wash out too paler and too dusky skin tones..but it will suit medium to fair complexions well..with the right overall makeup.

These are super duper creamy and last well compared to the creaminess..you can easily skip a lip balm with them..

These round lipsticks are now named Fun Smacking Lip Colors..

Pros:

1. Super creamy and moisturising.
2. Pigmented enough..just a swipe is enough when I do not want much color.
3. These are pretty economical at the price,quality and with the shades available.
4. Love the choice of shades I get with it..
5. Colors at the end to differentiate the shades if you have a few of these lipsticks.
6. Stays for 2-3 hours.

Cons:

1. Packaging is plastic..if these fall I think they would break easily.
2. These would melt in summers or in hot climate.
3. Availability in India is a issue.

Overall I super like it…and the shades I think which would be good on Indian skin tones are Heredes, Pumpkin Pie,Heather, Lala, Indian Pink, Haute Mellon, Peach bellini,Thalia, Blush,Frappucino,Femme,Fig,Margarita,Twist..OMG..there are soo many pretty shades to choose from !

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Does this even need an answer…I am surely eyeing a few shades 😉

Have you tried NYX Round Lipsticks ? Which is your favorite shade ? 

Delhi Couture Week 2011 Round Up

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Vogue presents the best of Delhi Couture Week 2011

The makeup artists at the recently concluded Delhi Couture Week went the extra mile this year by creating a host of challenging looks for the shows. Here’s some of the ones that got our votes.

Varun Bahl’s show was centered around the lips and artists delicately painted a concentric look in shades of burgundy and red culminating in a gold center. JJ Valaya’s show saw some Spanish influenced rustic romance created by makeup artist Vimi Joshi for MAC. For a similar red lip look, try MAC lipstick in Russian Red. Joshi was also the brain behind the fierce look at Manav Gangwani’s show. Take notes from this look and pair a white eyeliner and a hint of white eyeshadow along your lower lash line with a winged eye look. The feline look also made an appearence at Suneet Verma’s show, except it was softened and toned down with a nude lip and cheeks creating a more sensuous, feminine effect.

Peaches and golds were the code for the day at Adarsh Gill show. Its a look we’d love to try on a lunch date. The boldest look however was at Shantanu & Nikhil show where makeup artist Mickey Contractor crafted a flawless nude face on the models and brought in a striking contract with blackened lips. The look almost makes us want to whip out our black lipsticks hidden deep in our beauty closets and for good reason. Contractor’s tool of choice – MAC lip Pencil in NIght Moth and MAC Lipglass in Dark As Night.

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I named a Nail Paint !!!

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Yes yes…you heard that right..
piCture pOlish had a competition on facebook where we had to suggest names for 3 of their nail paints..and the 3 names selected win those 3 nail paints..!!
Source: picture polish facebook page

The names had to be one single word. There was a orange, green and a purple rust shade..I named the green one Jealousy which was selected..yay !!!

The other names selected were Popsicle for orange and Antique for the rust shade.

I won those 3 nail paints…would do NOTDs soon 🙂

Feels so good when you wear a nail paint you have named :))

Forest Essentials New Facial kits as per Dosha

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Forest Essentials brings to you facial kits suited for your individual dosha.

In Ayurveda, Aromas are selected to balance the Doshas by their qualities. A dosha is one of three bodily humors that make up one’s constitution according to Ayurveda.

Keeping with this tradition Forest Essentials launches its Facial Kit customized to each individuals personal dosha – Kapha, Vata and Pitta.

Please find below the product information:

1. Kapha: Rs.975/-

Kapha governed by earth and water and meant for normal to oily skin type. Kapha is charming voluptuous, steady in nature , the fragrances should be balancing and stimulating such as Rose and Narangi.

Kapha Facial Kit includes:

Facial Tonic Mist Pure Rosewater: It has properties for cooling , soothing and moisturizing the skin.
Facial Ubtan Narangi& Nagkesar: A clarifying blend of fresh sun-dried ingredients for skin lightening and brightening. Regular use leaves the complexion soft and glowing with a radiant sheen.
Aloe Vera Juice: A mixture for the Ubtan


2. Vatta: Rs.975/-

With elements like air and space Vata is like the wind, imaginative , refreshing and is for normal to dry skin . The fragrances for them include Sandalwood and Jasmine being calm and warming.

Vatta Facial kit includes:
Facial Tonic Mist Panchpushp: This contains five flowers of which the Rose is naturally hydrating , Bela helps in retaining moisture , Marigold is toning , Kewda is softening and Saffron gives a glow to the skin.
Facial Ubtan Soundarya: An ancient recipe, unique in its properties, for a smooth, radiant and brilliantly polished skin.
Aloe Vera Juice: A mixture for the Ubtan

3. Pitta: Rs.975/-

The last dosha being Pitta is for normal to sensitive skin type governed by fire and water. The fragrance for the fiery, stimulating, passionate Pitta dosha include balancing and cooling ones such as Rose, Marigold and Saffon.

Pitta Facial Kit includes:
Facial Tonic Mist Fresh Jasmine and Aloe Vera: A luxurious facial mist with pure essential oil of Jasmine blended with intensely hydrating pure Aloe Vera Juice drenches the skin with moisture.
Facial Ubtan Tejasvi: It contains red sandalwood, wild turmeric, saffron and skin whitening herbs to make the skin tone several shades lighter naturally
Aloe Vera Juice: A mixture for the Ubtan

Along with the products each kit includes a mixing bowl with a spatula and a compact bag to fit all the products.

The products are available at :

Amritsar
Bengaluru
Chennai
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Ludhiana
Mumbai
New Delhi

I think these are quite a value for money in this combined packs..

I am a Kapha..what dosha are you ??

P.S: PR Info