Ok..this post was lying in my drafts from 6th April but I just could not get the swatches right..Finally I got a new cam and new better swatches..so yay !!
Sue is the Sole Proprietor of Nature’s Brilliance By Sue. It was formed to help people locate products for their skin tone & skin type. Sue has dealt with multiple allergies for years and through persistence and exhaustive research has found a line of natural mineral make-up and organic skin and body care products suitable for all skin types, even those with multiple allergies. Nature’s Brilliance By Sue will not sell any product that is not 100% Natural or Organic and has not been tested by the owner her self.
The colors I have are Rose Garden, Primrose, Mocha,Peach Sunset,Golden Rose and Emeralds
Emeralds as the name suggests is a shimmery emerald neon green. Primrose is a neon pink. Mocha is a beautiful taupe coffee brown. Peach sunset is a peachy golden orange. Rose garden is a mix of champagne pink and copper brown with golden shimmer..difficult to describe this color but its a very pretty color. Golden Rose is a bronze brown with pink base and golden shimmer.
T-B: Same order as described above
I liked all the colors but I loved Mocha,rose garden and golden rose the most…they are the prettiest colors.
You can check out the site here. They have mineral eye colors, blush,foundation,lip balms, lipsticks,lip gloss and hand and body cream. All are 100 % natural and organic. You can get 10% discount using the coupon code “BHUMIKA10”
Mineral Eye Colors Retail: $6.00 Sale: $5.00
They are divided into Matte, Pearl Lusters, Shimmers and Sparkles and Midnight Lustres.
Pros:
1. There are many colors available and you can buy samples too. 2. A little qty is going to last really long. 3. Economical. 4. 100 % natural or organic..and suitable for sensitive skin too. 5. The colors stay pretty long even without a primer. 6. Nicely pigmented and blend well.
Cons:
1. Only available online and one cannot get the idea of colors through site. 2. Matte colors are less and there are many options in shimmery. 3. There might be some fall out as they are loose pigments. 4. They do not ship to India :((
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 2/5
Overall rating: 3.5/5 ( If only they shipped to India, I would rate them more)
Would I buy it again: Yes if they start shipping to India..I would love to.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion
If you are looking for a gentler way to scrub your skin and get that youthful appearance, look no further! Lotus Herbals has introduced Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher that ensures smooth, flawless and younger skin. This innovative skin polisher protects from pollution, dust and exposure to the harsh rays of the sun and helps in restoring the natural glow of the skin.
Lotus Herbals Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher is enriched with active ingredients such as pomegranate, which has skin renewal properties that help increase collagen and plum that infuses powerful anti oxidants into the skin, making it soft and supple. It contains ultra fine granules that are non-abrasive and gently rejuvenate the skin by removing dead skin cells. Thisskin polisher therapeutically exfoliates and cleanses the skin of toxins and other impurities while protecting against environmental pollutants. Suitable for all skin types, its deep detoxification re-energizes the skin, reduces fine lines and offers wrinkle protection. Now regenerate your skin to a new level of vitality for a more youthful, healthy and radiant appearance, all day long.
Lotus Herbals Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher isattractively priced at Rs 155 for 50gms and Rs 245 for 100 gms and is available at leading beauty and departmental stores across the country.
Now add a breath of fresh air to dull, tired skin by making this luxurious skin polisher a part of your skin care regime!
Loose powders are very good to give that light weight feel to the skin and help it keep oil free at the same time.. Lakme Rose powder is one of the loose powders for people on budget..
What the company claims: Foundation make-up in a powder format- gives a flawless radiant look. Contains rose fragrance to keep you fresh, contains sunscreen to protect from harmful UV rays. Gives a flawless radiant look.
There are two shades available in this…Warm pink (for wheatish to dusky skin tones) and Soft Pink (for fair skin tones). I got the Soft Pink one as I thought Warm would be a little yellow for me. Though it comes out almost normal on skin…like no much of a color seen. It has 5 holes on top for the powder to come out and an outer covering too.
Pros:
1. One of the nicest loose powder on a budget. 2. Absorbs oil and keeps skin matte for a decent time. 3. Very economical…you get quite a lot of quantity at 80 and it lasts a long long time. 4. Has a nice soft fragrance. 5. Helps set your make up in place. 6. Works for both people with dry and oily skin. 7. The shelf life is 2 years.
Cons:
1. This would not give any coverage if you expecting. 2. The box is not small to carry it along or while travelling. 3. It says it has SPF but not mentioned how much. 4. The powder wont come out easily from the holes and you need to tap it quite a few times. 5. The puff along with it is of no use..would give a build up and heavy look. I use a kabuki brush. 6. Has parabens.
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
“At Skin Blossom we believe that everyone can look amazing – whatever their budget. Follow our super affordable top 10 tips, for beautiful summer skin and hair the natural way.” 1. Reawaken skin with exfoliation to clear dead cells and allow nutrients in. Use a gentle exfoliator, or for the face try a cleanser like the Skin Blossom Organic Bloom milk with a muslin cloth – just remove the milk using a luke warm cloth and gentle circular movements. Try dry brushing the body with long sweeps towards the heart. 2. Cleanse the intestines and nourish blood vessels by eating foods with insoluble fibre – found in Wholegrain, Broccoli and Pears. 3. Transform your face with a professional eye brow shape, when brows are properly positioned eyes appear more open and rounder. 4. Save pounds with a DIY manicure and pedicure. Simply trim and file the nails, soak for five minutes in a bowl of warm water with 2 tablespoons of organic Jojoba Oil, follow with a massage to stimulate and condition hard working hands and feet. 5. Moisturise everywhere to combat the drying effects winter has on skin. A good moisturiser gives skin hydration, nutrients and protection – while letting skin breathe. The Skin Blossom Organic Bloom Nourising Face Moisturiser is perfect. 6. Soothe irritated skin with Jojoba Oil. It has skin loving properties to calm and condition sore skin – from Eczema patches to shaving bumps. 7. Protect hair from the effects of summer (like sun, sea and Chlorine) using organic Olive Oil as a deep conditioning treatment. Simply warm 2 teaspoons of oil and massage into your hair and scalp, then wrap in a warm towel for 30 minutes while you bath. Wash out with a gentle shampoo like Skin Blossom’s with soothing Palmarosa and conditioning Rosemary. 8. Tone up with enjoyable exercise like walking, cycling and yoga. Exercise and fresh air is great for us, and our skin. 9. Drink plenty of water and herbal tea, to detox and hydrate from the inside. 10. Don’t forget lips as rough cracked ones are ageing. Organic Shea Butter is all you need to keep them soft and smooth.
The Skin Blossom Range
Gentle Cleansing Milk (£5.05 150ml) This nutrient rich milk gently cleans skin and removes make-up to leave it soft and comforted. The natural antioxidant blend of vitamins A, B, C and D along with the minerals found in this cleanser nurture and revitalise. Glycerin helps purify without stripping the skin’s natural barrier and hydrating Aloe Vera works with Sweet Almond oil to moisturise and reduce inflammation. Made with 88% organic ingredients and delicately fragranced with essential oils. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Nourishing Face Moisturiser (£6.95 50ml) An anti-oxidant moisturiser that hydrates and nourishes skin. Its rich light texture glides on skin beautifully without dragging. Packed with Jojoba oil to assist with skin rejuvenation and prevent dehydration – so skin stays moisturised throughout the day or night. Jojoba oil combines with Shea Butter and Vitamin E to deliver minerals and anti-oxidant vitamins A, B, C, D, E and F to condition and protect. Made with 88% organic ingredients and delicately fragranced with essential oils. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Care and Protect Hand Cream (£5.35 60ml) A light easily-absorbed cream that leaves hands beautifully moisturised, protected and cared for. The special blend of plant oils fight dryness and work with restoring Shea butter to leave hands in tip-top condition. Made with 92% organic ingredients and fragranced with balancing and uplifting Rose Geranium. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Cleanse and Nourish Body Wash (£4.75 200ml) This sumptuous wash creates a fine lather to gently cleanse skin without stripping nutrients. Suitable for use in the bath or shower it contains nourishing Vitamin E and hydrating Aloe Vera which combine with plant cleansers to make bath and shower time a skin-loving experience. Made with 74% organic ingredients and fragranced with soothing Sweet Orange. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Moisturising Body Lotion (£5.75 200ml) A caring, non-greasy lotion that leaves the skin soft and supple. A little goes a long way in giving skin the moisture it needs without clogging pores, so skin can function and breathe. The ingredients are packed with plant oils which deliver masses of key nutrients to moisturise, soften and protect. Made with 93% organic ingredients and fragranced with soothing Sweet Orange. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Complete Care Shampoo (£4.75 200ml) Complete Care Shampoo has mild cleansers that deliver a lovely lather to cleanse and condition without stripping. The special blend of essential oils offers an array of benefits that are a delight for the hair and your senses. Rosemary stimulates and conditions even dry hair and flaky scalps, while Bergamot gives protection by strengthening the hair shaft. Palmarosa moisturises and the Citrus mix removes build-up, giving shine. Hair is cleft clean, healthy, soft and full of life. Made with 73% organic ingredients and suitable for all hair types.
Complete Care Conditioner (£4.75 200ml) Complete Care Conditioner has a special formulation with Pracaxi seed oil, native to the Amazon rain rainforest, so it’s no wonder that these rich nutrients feed hair for superb shine and softness. Mix this withconditioning Rosemary, protecting Bergamot, moisturising Palmarosa and Citrus for shine. Hair is left soft, manageable, conditioned and radiant. Made with 85% organic ingredients and suitable for all hair types.
About Skin Blossom
“Skin Blossom’s mission is to make safe and effective skincare that is affordable for all, as we believe everyone is entitled to healthy, beautiful skin” creator, Cristina Beetham
Creator Cristina Beetham has always been very ethically and environmentally aware and has a BSC in Wildlife Conservation. Cristina started the company in 2007 and began trading in 2008, concerned about the effects of using products containing chemical ingredients found in conventional skincare, she realised there was a short supply of affordable organic skincare on the market. Her interest sparked, she embarked on creating her own skin care products in 2006. Armed with determination, and lots of research, she began formulating her own products. After talking to retailers it was clear there was a big demand for her range so she took her formulations to an organic skincare manufacturing company to help produce the range and meet consumer mass market demands. Cristina’s knowledge and experience of making products herself is invaluable to the brand. Skin Blossom is an ethical company and donates to charities.
Skin Blossom Organic Bloom
The first range from Skin Blossom is Organic Bloom; an organic skin care range that is certified by The Soil Association. All the products in the range have met the strictest standards for organic purity and integrity. The Soil Association requires the maximum amount of organic ingredients, minimum synthetic ingredients and the minimum processing of ingredients. Their standards also contain criteria that means ingredients must be assessed to not be harmful to human health and their manufacture and use must cause minimum environmental impact.
Organic Bloom is also registered with the Vegan Society meaning that they contain no animal ingredients and no animals are involved in the production of the products.
The Organic Bloom range by Skin Blossom has been specially created to contain organic and skin-friendly ingredients at an affordable price. Nature’s own plant extracts and oils form the base of the product range. Each product has been carefully formulated to deliver key nutrients and protection to skin and effectively perform the job at hand. Organic Bloom products are suitable for all skin types as the products use organic plant oils, extracts and ingredients that are neither too dry nor oily, so all skin types will benefit. The gentle formulations are kind to even sensitive skin.
Skin Blossom is available from health and beauty stores nationwide including: Planet Organic, Wholefoods Market and www.ocado.com General stockists 05600 533 049 www.skinblossom.co.uk For images, products or expert quotes on Skin Blossom, please contact Skin Blossom on 05600 533 049 or email cris@skinblossom.com
Now this is the most coveted drugstore mascara..it comes in both normal and waterproof version.
I chose the waterproof coz its much better in the humid climate of Mumbai…plus it can be used in monsoons too..and the normal ones would give you raccoon eyes otherwise.
What the Company claims:
Waterproof mascara
Upto 7x more volume
Instantly in just one coat
Dramatic volume with no clumps
Patented MegaBrush + Collagen formula plump lashes one by one
How to use: Sweep brush upwards from root to tip to plump individual lashes and achieve dramatic volume. Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Repeat for lower lash line.
MRP: Rs .260/- for 10 ml. Use within 6 months of opening.
It comes in a big fat yellow tube..and the brush is indeed nice..it does give volume to the lashes and opens them up.
Pros:
1. Gives volume to lashes and opens them up.
2. It is waterproof and stays all day.
3. Does not clump upto 2 coats.
4. Packaging is nice.
5. Economical compared to other mascaras.
6. I quite liked the brush.
Cons:
1. Does not add volume 7 times as claimed !!
2. The brush being thick has more chances of spreading around while applying..so it has to be used carefully especially at the inner corners and lower lashes.
3. Being waterproof…you would need a good makeup remover to remove this…olive oil works for me.
Overall I quite like this..the mascara which works and is economical. Surely recommended.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..I also want to try Maybelline Falsies..hope they launch it here soon..
Have you used the Colossal Volume ? Do you like it ?
What the Company claims: Get dazzling lashes in only a few seconds with this easy-to-use lash curler that does not crease lashes. Use it before applying mascara for longer and prettier lashes. Made of nickel-free alloy. With burgundy rubber handles. 11x4cm.
MRP: Rs. 129/-
Pros:
1. It covers the whole eye and lashes as it has a wide opening. 2. Does curl well. 3. Economical. 4. Made of nickel free alloy. 5. The handles are easy to hold and use…and have a pretty color.
Cons:
1. Does not have rubber replacements. 2. You can get it only through an Oriflame consultant.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick My Mahagony Review, Swatches
Maybelline Color Sensational have a wide array of colors to choose from..and there is one for everyone..there are nudes,pinks,browns,reds..all the colors…
What the Company claims: CRISPER COLOR from pure pigments CREAMIER FEEL from nourishing honey nectar
Why You’ll Love It
Fall in love with color, all over again: • Crisper color from pure pigments • Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar • Lipcolor so rich, so stunning…it’s sensational • 48 captivating shades
For Best Results
Apply your lipcolor 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. Awards
Glammy Award for Best Products of 2009: Germany CEW Award for Best Lip Product at Mass: US
MRP: Rs. 299/- for 4.2 g
My Mahagony is my favorite from this range..its a nude peachy brown with pink undetones..though I love many other colors too…My Mahagony is a perfect MLBB for me….and I wear it the most as I love nude colors…there are some other pretty nude colors in this range..more on that later.
Here it is on me..
Pros:
1. The Packaging is pretty. 2. They are very creamy and glide on well. 3. Nicely pigmented and stay on better than other creamy lipsticks…they stay for around 2-3 hours and do not fade completely. 4. Amazing array of colors to choose from…there is one for everyone. 5. Economical for the price. 6. It feels very light on the lips.
Cons:
1. Staying power is low. 2. Few may not like the smell..
I think everyone would have 1-2 favorites from this range….as the colors are pretty much to everyone’s liking.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
This shape and sculpt duo is a 2 in 1 product and can be used both for contouring and highlighting. It is very similar to MAC Sculpt and Shape powder..in packaging too.
What the Company claims: Primary Benefits of Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo: Two-in-one highlighter and matte contour powder Luxurious formula that glides on smoothly to highlight and sculpt Designed for all skin types Non-irritant formula Paraben, oil and fragrance free
What Makes Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo Unique?
Double-sided compact that contains everything you need to highlight and contour like a pro. The dark side creates depth in areas such as the hollows of your cheeks. Using the light side brings the eye forward, highlighting areas such as the bridge of the nose or chin. Contouring can help accentuate and hide imperfect face structures, making you look your best every day.
MRP: 21 $ for 10g
There is a dark brown..a perfect shade for contouring and a beige shade which is an amazing highlighter. Both have very fine shimmer….which is not that visible but gives that subtle glow…
Pros:
1. This has an amazing creamy finish…very soft to touch….loved the texture. 2. Blends well. 3. Awesome pigmentation. 4. Stays well for 4-5 hours. 5. Does not settle at places or fade unevenly. 6. Economical as you get two products in one.
Cons:
1. They do not ship to India…:(
Overall I think its a fab product and a must have for all. More on contouring..See Kandee do it here
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: YES !!
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Yay..another giveaway…this time its a Sigma F80 Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki brush…it blends foundation like a dream…all powder,liquid,cream…gives an air brushed effect..and you can both stipple and buff with it.. Check out my review here
I was going to host this giveaway after my exams…but then thought why not now..so sneaked in between to announce it 😉
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Now there were some pending reviews which I had to do from a long long time..Maybelline products are few of them..
This quad is the most versatile quad I have seen….its perfect for both formal and casual wear..and I think its a must have for all..Though now they have come up with New Expert eyes quad in 14 different combinations and a different packaging and shades and it has a green too..but at the same price..check them out here
They have given instructions at the back for different types of looks.
MRP: Rs. 240/- for 4.8 g
All the colors have lid,crease,etc written on them..but I do no advice using the shimmery copper color on crease..it wont look good…
The lid color is a matte light brown. The outer V is a matte dark chocolate brown. The brow bone color is a beige with slight silver shimmer. The crease is a coppery shimmery bronze.
These swatches are without a base..the crease and outer corner colors are pigmented..the lid and brow bone do not show up much without a base..
Pros:
1. The colors are nice and versatile. 2. Economical and quite a lot of product..so would last long. 3. Stay on for 3-4 hours without a base. 4. Has a mix of matte and shimmery shades. 5. Easy to carry around. 6. The coppery crease color is good for Indian wear and rest good for casual and formal wear. 7. The crease and outer corner colors are decently pigmented. 8. The outer corner shade works for filling in brows too.
Cons:
1. The lid and brow bone color are not so pigmented…they don’t show up well without base. 2. The applicators are of no use.
There are other quads in these like Time for Wine, Emerald Smokes, etc..but I guess the 14 different combos in the new quads are much better..lot to choose from !!
This quad is surely recommended..quite versatile and perfect for everyday.
Rating:
Quality : 3.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall rating : 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes…a new expert eyes quad..
