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Current Favorites- 3

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Current Favorites-3

After a long long time, I am doing the currently loving post 😀

These are my current favorites..

Ferrero Collection chocolates I received on my engagement..I have almost finished it now :p I will use the box to store my earrings or rings..lets see 😀

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Palette..check out the review and swatches HERE..I am so loving it..especially the shade Lust in L.A.

Pearl Bib Necklace and pearl stud earrings..

Avon Speed Dry Nail Paints..they save so much of my time.. :p Check out the shade Orange you Quick and their review HERE

What are your current favorites or what are you loving ?

Avon Speed Dry Nail Enamel Orange you Quick Review, NOTD

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Avon Speed Dry Nail Enamel Orange you Quick Review, NOTD

What the Company claims: Avon brings to you the new and improved nail wear that dries and sets in just 30 seconds! Avon’s Speed Dry + Nail Enamel gives you glamorous and flattering nails every day and for any occasion. The nail enamel comes with a Volcanic Rock formula that makes nails look and feel rock hard. The high speed color dries giving you a high shine yet subtle finish. It’s perfect for brightening up fingers and toes if you’re in a rush.

When it comes to nail wear women always look for a gorgeous yet classy manicure. The Speed Dry nail enamel comes in bolder, crisper as well as light pastel shades. The brush is extremely easy to use and hold and the shades are original, unflavored, true and rich. Choose from attractive palette of 14 sizzling High-speed shades ranging from pop orange, hot pink, twilight blue to bold melon red to make your fingers look chic and uber cool!

Play with trendy colors to get the nails you want!

PRICE: Rs. 199/- MRP

Comes in some pretty colors..Orange you Quick is a creamy bright orange..looks reddish orange indoors..

Its actually quick drying and I love it..coz I always mess my nail paints while drying :/ 2 coats give good opaque coverage..and it stays for 4-5 days without chipping..did not stain nails..and stayed well.

Pros:

1. Comes in pretty shades.
2. Super quick drying.
3. Stays for 4-5 days without chipping.
4. 2 coats give full opaque coverage.
5. Does not stain nails.

Cons:

1. Available only through Avon reps.
2. I prefer a less wider brush.
3. I don’t think its DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free..as not mentioned.

Overall I do like these..coz these are super quick in drying and come in pretty shades and stays well without chipping for 4-5 days..

Romwe has a flash sale..Super slim price flash sale!  Only 48 hours!

Hot items back season!  Only $14.99!
Don’t miss, girls!
Go: http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/Best-Sellers-Flash-Sale/

Have you tried the Avon Speed Dry Nail Enamels ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks Vital Copper, Wine Wellness Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the Avon VitaLuscious Lipstick Launch HERE

What the Company claims: Drench your lips in sexy, luscious, good-for-you color

Avon brings you a lipstick that has it all! Avon’s VitaLuscious Lipstick is infused with the natural goodness of Vitamins and SPF15 sun protection offering a head-turning, eye-catching lip color with unmatched luminosity. Infused with nourishing and moisturizing antioxidants such as vitamin E and almond oil, AVON VitaLuscious Lipsticks offers long lasting rich color that keep lips looking their softest, smoothest and radiantly healthy.

Concept: When it comes to lipstick, women are always looking for unparalleled brilliance with natural goodness and gorgeous color. The new VitaLuscious formula is rich in Vitamins B, C and E which revitalizes, softens and protects delicate lips. Organic almond, jojoba and lavender oil, are blended together to give you a lipstick for all seasons. The double dose of Jojoba, gentle and almond oil moisturize lips without leaving a heavy cakey feeling. Lavender oil prevents chapping and soothes the lips, providing the softness and suppleness of a balm while the silky glistening formula provides a healthy radiance.

The luscious, rich creamy colors of AVON VitaLuscious lipsticks will shape, magnify and define lips giving you the ideal pout!

Get your kissable lips with the natural goodness of AVON VitaLuscious Lipstick, NOW!

PRICE: Rs 339/-for 3.8g

It comes in a cylindrical tube packaging..I quite like the packaging..has a faint sweet smell..

Vital Copper
Wine Wellness

The formula is super glossy..it leaves the lips moisturised like a lip balm does..with one swipe you get a gloss like coverage..which can be builded more..

Stays for 3-4 hours..leaves behind a soft stain..I wish the staying power was better though..

L-R: Wine Wellness, Vital Copper- 1 swipe, 2 swipes

Vital Copper is a coppery brown..and Wine Wellness is a pretty pinky wine with silver shimmer..but the shimmer does not stray and is neither those chunky types..I quite like this shade..

L-R: Vital Copper, Wine Wellness

Pros:

1. Comes in many shades.
2. Super glossy and moisturising.
3. Goes opaque when builded..
4. Leaves a pretty stain behind.
5. Has SPF 15.
6. Many shades to choose from.
7. On offer mostly..so at around 249 or lesser they are pretty economical.
8. Does not accentuate fine lines.

Cons:

1. Does not stay for long..
2. Only available through Avon reps.

Overall I love how glossy these are..more like tinted lip balms..but which can be builded..and leaves a pretty stain behind..if you have dry lips, you would surely love these..

I am liking Pink Boost which is a pretty pink..and Enduring Sable..a pretty peachy coral..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Avon VitaLuscious lipsticks yet ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Neon is in this season

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Neon is in this season: Latest Makeup Trends by Neha Khanna

Neha Khanna, Beauty Advisor, AVON India

Nude face days are passé. We need something to cheer up this summer. The bare-face-bold-look has been an unfailing makeup combination on runways for the last couple of years, more so because it translates so easily off the catwalk. But this time it’s the year of the neon’s – how about berry bitten pout, as colors get more saturated, the intensity is way higher. With Neon look ruling the beauty charts, we figure out from a makeup expert which color will suit your style best.

Neha Khanna, Beauty Advisor, AVON India shares some insights on how neon makeup is trending this summer. Taking cues from a brighter color palette the season is packed in shades of fuchsia, aquamarine, orange and green. You may wonder how such makeup can be used in your daily life. When neon makeup is toned down and tailored, it can be made wearable with a few tips and tricks. Anyone can look bright and bold this summer with the hottest makeup trend.

To carry neon makeup successfully, one needs to highlight a key feature of the face keeping rest very basic, avoiding it to look loud. If you want to carry vibrant lips then just swipe a couple of coats of mascara and a plain black liner. If eye makeup is all you want, then go easy on cheeks and lips with peach or a shade of pink.

While creating a dramatic look, choose to go with a bright eye shade and work it with three to four shades of the same palette starting with the lightest on the inner corner of the eye, working it outwards with each followed by a darker shade. Ensure that your eyes, cheeks and lips are of the same color family to avoid color excess or jarring.

Neon lips can be worn either in a minimalist or bold fashion. If you seek a daring statement, opt for satin or matte lip shades that not only stay perky but also remain even and muted all day. But if you chose to go for soft neon wash, opt for glosses in high shine shades of coral, orange and hot pink.

For neon eyes the quality chosen should always defines the impression that the appearance has overall. For a bright neon effect reach out for matte shades that appear bright and for light application opt for mineral shades that provide shine and sparkle along with lightest of washes.

How can you complete your neon look without nail paints? Neon nails have been there for quite a while now. Every possible pastel or vibrant shade of nail paints like neon green, blue, pink, coral, lemon yellow, orange, violet etc. have taken space in our makeup drawer.

Give neon’s a try this season and have fun with it!

About Neha Khanna: Neha Khanna is India’s renowned makeup artist with an experience of more than 15 years. She has given a new dimension to the concept of makeup. Airbrushed, High definition, Concept Makeup in bridal and hi-fashion along with makeovers…she has done it all!

She also offers high-end skin care treatments like Green-Peel and Caviar Rituals that are hot favorites of most international celebs.

Having been associated with high end places like Urban Retreat at Harrods London and MAC Pro, Neha specializes in the new age makeup. She owned her clinic in London’s most prestigious location at Knightsbridge where her clients list included names like: Geri Hanawal, Jade Jagger, renowned footballer’s wives and the Cream de La Cream of London. Her Indian clientele includes renowned names like Rati Agnihotri, Zarine Khan, Saba Ali Khan, Shazahn Padamsee, singer Anamika, models Amanpreet Wahi, Sonalika Sahay among others.

Neha Khanna is passionate about her work and aims at making people look beautiful. She believes in keeping things as simple as possible and her philosophy is ‘less is more’.

She now brings her expertise to AVON and will share the latest color trends, quick tips and tricks of make-up and much more!

With the Lakme Absolute Pop Tints, Colorbar’s exclusive cocktail nail paint collections, Maybelline Hyper glossy Runway Pop in tangerine and teal, Avon’s latest collections..and all brands coming up with their brights and neons..it is totally IN this summer..

I am totally in for bright lips..corals and pinks for me..

Which neon trend do you like ??

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New Launches: Ponds BB+ Cream, Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks

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New Launches: Ponds BB+ Cream, Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks

First of its kind BB+ fairness cream that instantly covers spots and lightens skin from within to give you radiant skin all day

Pond’s, the pioneer in face care with over 160 years of face care expertise, introduces the revolutionary Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream. The first of its kind innovative beauty solutions from the Pond’s white beauty portfolio combines the dual benefit of instant coverage of spots as well as lightening skin within to help reveal perfect natural look. Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream with SPF 30 PA++ and GenWhite TM cover formula provides natural coverage suited for Indian skin that conceals spot instantly while working from deep within epidermis to lighten stubborn spots for all day instant spot-less radiant skin.

New from Ponds! White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream

The evolution of BB cream

BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm cream, was originally formulated in the 1950s by German dermatologist, Dr. Christine Schrammek, to protect and provide natural light coverage for patients’ sensitive skin, who had just undergone laser treatments and surgery. Recently, it was introduced in South Korea and Japan and it has been named “the secret of Korean actresses” for their fair and flawless skin.

The science behind Pond’s white beauty ™ BB+ fairness cream

With the Pond’s Institute’s dual-acting sophisticated skin lightening GenWhite™ Cover Formula and SPF 30 PA++ advanced sunscreen protection, Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream not only improves skin texture and effectively lightens skin from within but also provides Natural looking instant glow for Indian skin.

Clinically proven to lighten skin tone and reduce dark spots, GenWhite™ Formula is enriched with a powerful mix of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Allantoin and advanced superior sunscreen protection.

A great complement to the Pond’s face care regime:

Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream also completes the daily Pond’s face care regime with its instant natural coverage and advanced sunscreen protection, in addition to superior skin lightening and brightening benefits.

How to apply?

1. Cleanse your face with Pond’s white beauty face wash, squeeze a small amount of Pond’s BB+ cream on your fingertips.

2. Dot your forehead, cheeks and chin.

3. Blend and spread outward toward the hairline and jaw line for an even coverage.

With its smooth and light texture, Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream is applied in three easy steps after Pond’s white beauty cream. For a smooth, flawless complexion, simply squeeze a small amount of Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream onto fingertips, dot the forehead, cheeks and chin. Then, blend and spread outward towards the hairline and jawline for an even coverage.

Providing multi-targeted coverage with skin lightening benefits that lasts throughout the day, Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream is the perfect complement to the Pond’s daily face care regime.

Price: Rs.125/- for 18 gm and Rs.69/- for 9 gm

Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks

Drench your lips in sexy, luscious, good-for-you color

Avon brings you a lipstick that has it all! Avon’s VitaLuscious Lipstick is infused with the natural goodness of Vitamins and SPF15 sun protection offering a head-turning, eye-catching lip color with unmatched luminosity. Infused with nourishing and moisturizing antioxidants such as vitamin E and almond oil, AVON VitaLuscious Lipsticks offers long lasting rich color that keep lips looking their softest, smoothest and radiantly healthy.

Concept: When it comes to lipstick, women are always looking for unparalleled brilliance with natural goodness and gorgeous color. The new VitaLuscious formula is rich in Vitamins B, C and E which revitalizes, softens and protects delicate lips. Organic almond, jojoba and lavender oil, are blended together to give you a lipstick for all seasons. The double dose of Jojoba, gentle and almond oil moisturize lips without leaving a heavy cakey feeling. Lavender oil prevents chapping and soothes the lips, providing the softness and suppleness of a balm while the silky glistening formula provides a healthy radiance.

The luscious, rich creamy colors of AVON VitaLuscious lipsticks will shape, magnify and define lips giving you the ideal pout!

Get your kissable lips with the natural goodness of AVON VitaLuscious Lipstick, NOW!

PRICE: Rs 339/-

AVAILABLE: March, 2013 onwards

WHERE TO BUY: Available exclusively through your personal Avon Representatives.

Combined Haul: Too Faced, Stila, Chambor, Bourjois, etc

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Combined Haul: Too Faced, Stila, Chambor, Bourjois, etc

Now this is a combined haul where some products are bought recently..some earlier but I forgot to share..

The Chambor, Bourjois, etc are all recent buys..

So lets hop on to the haul 😉

What all I have here..Too Faced Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection (Ok I could not lay my hands on UD Naked but I wanted one Naked palette ! :D), Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer (Need one for those longg days), Stila Cosmetics Eye Shadow Compact – Diamond Lil (Dupe of MAC Smoke & Diamonds which was a part of MAC Love That Look Collection that came in 2009 and was the best selling piece in the whole collection !), Stila Cosmetics Tiki Lip Glaze Trio (has two exclusive colors, Tropical Punch and Hibiscus, and one best selling Guava) and a cute heart shaped pink soap Pre de Provence Heart Soap in Tea Rose..smells amazing !

A few samples…

Going ahead..

I have here Avon Simply Pretty Valentine Brights Color Bliss Lipstick Fresh Rose, Bourjois Little Pot Blush Ambre DOr, Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof Pencil Gris Tecktonik 42, Bourjois Rose Exclusif Lipgloss 01, Chambor Flowing Lipstick 269 HEAVENLY Rose, 2 Faces Pimple And Black Head Remover, Nature essence natures herbs bleach cream and Cool & Cool charcoal nose strip..

Phew..ya thats it 😉 You can’t imagine how many products I need to review and I am like sooo lagging behind :/

What did you like the most ? Any reviews first ?

Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Twig Review, Swatches

I had totally forgotten to review this..dunno how..I had to review it long back though..

I had heard a lot of good things about ‘Twig’ and did they hold good for me..let’s find out..

What the Company claims : Full color, Full Moisture, Full shine for fuller lips that look and feel smooth! Instantly releases rich color with creamy/sequined/shimmery texture.
Formulated with Vitamin E and Jojoba to hydrate lips and seal in moisture, so lips stay smooth.

MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.6 gm (but often on discounts)

Available in 25 Shades

Avon Ultra Color Riche come in a black and silver oblong curved packaging..its handy and light and I do like the packaging..only issue is you cannot find the shade easily if you have many of these..

Twig is a light rosy brown shade..kinda MLBB..this would be a perfect MLBB for someone between NC 37 and NC 42..works for me too..but just a little more on the brown side on me..though I do love it as an MLBB

It looks scary and wine like in the tube..but comes up as a light creamy rosy brown..

Its subtle enough to be worn everyday with anything and would even work with your formal wear or in office like Colorbar Bare..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Decent packaging.
2. Twig is a nice rosy brown shade..which can be worn anywhere and an MLBB shade for many.
3. Often on offers like 2 for 319 etc which is a very good deal.
4. Stays for 2-3 hours without eating, etc
5. Creamy and moisturising and feels quite light on lips.

Cons:

1. Avon is available only through reps.
2. Difficult to find a shade if you have many coz of the same packaging.

Overall these are quite good lipsticks..with some good everyday wear shades like rosy browns and pinks..I have liked Rose Wine too and may get that next..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipsticks? Let me know your favorite shades..

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Avon Glazewear Intense Lipgloss Review, Swatches

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Avon Glazewear Intense Lipgloss Animal Instinct Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Glossy shine with comfortable wear on lips.

MRP: Rs. 329/- for 4.5g (Currently Rs. 229/-)

Animal Instinct is a part of the new Urban Jungle Collection..2 other shades from this collection are Concrete Safari and Wild Wilderness.

The Intense ones come in some 7-8 shades..

Animal Instinct is a deep earthy reddish brick brown..but quite a wearable one..

Its totally non sticky and very moisturising..plus this is one of the most pigmented and long staying glosses I have tried..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Very pigmented.
2. Totally non sticky.
3. Staying power is around 2 hours..which is quite good for a gloss..and it does not leave the lips bare..
4. Has a normal slant applicator..which is easy to work with.
5. Its completely matte..so appropriate for day time too.
6. Economical at Rs. 229/- when on offer..plus the quantity is good too.

Cons:

1. Avon is available only through reps.

Overall I have no other cons with this..loved the quality and staying power of these..and also that these are not those normal sheer glosses but quite pigmented and non sticky and matte..surely trying more..highly 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

Have you tried Avon Glazewear Intense Lip Glosses ? Let me know your favorite shades..

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Review, Swatches

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Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Nocturnal Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Waterproof Formula. Provides smooth and even application.
MRP: Rs. 259/- for 0.28g (Rs. 179/- in current catalog)
Shades available:
  • Emerald Green
  • Blackest Black
  • Cosmic Brown
  • Majestic Plum
  • Starry Night Blue

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.

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

Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel Urban Jungle- Review, NOTD

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Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel Urban Jungle- Review, NOTDWhat the Company claims: Intense Brights
Salon-Quality, high shine formula lasts upto 10 days. Fortified with acrylic. Precision flat brush.

Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel in Urban Jungle, is a gorgeous, statement-making green. Plus, the long-lasting formula ensures fewer touch-ups, and creamy application is a dream to work with.

MRP: Rs. 149/- for 8ml (Rs. 99/- in this month’s catalog)

They come in some 24-25 shades..recently 5 new shades have been added in the ‘Urban Jungle’ collection…this being one of them..

Four other shades are Animal Instinct, Stalk the Sidewalk, Wine Wilderness, Concrete Safari

Urban Jungle is a deep forest green shade..I love such deep bright shades..the kind that makes hand look pretty (cheat code :p)

The brush is nice and easy to work with..one coat gave a deep enough color..and 2 coats made it perfect..the consistency is nice..not too thick nor too thin..

Please excuse the messy application..the nails are to be buffed

It stayed on for a week without much chipping..just the tips faded a little..I quite like the staying power..it gives a glossy finish.

Pros:

1. A deep forest pretty green shade..if you like deep greens, you should get this one.
2. Perfect consistency.
3. Brush is easy to work with.
4. Does not chip for a week.
5. 24-25 shades to choose from.
6. Economical..its also available at a lesser price on deals..
7. 2 coats give a perfect glossy, opaque finish.

Cons:

1. Takes time to dry.
2. Available only through Avon representative..

Overall I did like Avon Nailwear Pro Enamel..and I am surely getting more shades..I loved this Urban Jungle..its a nice deep forest green.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

You like deep green nail enamels ?? Have you tried Avon Pro Nail Enamel ?