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Lakmé introduces Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist

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Lakmé introduces Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist

A base make-up range that is like your second skin

Now look your gorgeous best as you step out this festive season with absolutely flawless face makeup. Getting the base right is the most important and yet the most tricky part of makeup. Every woman is on the lookout for the perfect base makeup- one that feels like her second skin.

Making face make-up a simpler yet foolproof experience, Lakmé launches Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist – a high performance professional face make-up range that includes Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Concealer, Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Foundation, Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Compact and Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Blush Duos. The new, break through and innovative combination of ingredients in each product promises professional results with every application.

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Foundation is constituted to spread evenly and when applied gives you a flawless base for the rest of your make up. It has a sensorial gel-cream texture that gives an even and weightless skin-like coverage. It comes in 6 different shades ideal for Indian skin: Ivory Fair, Rose Fair, Golden Medium, Golden Light, Beige Honey, Almond Honey.

Price: Rs. 1200/-

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Concealer is a unique offering from Lakmé cosmetics, to ensure clever and unrecognizable coverage of every blemish, including uneven skin and under-eye dark circles. The superior blendability and weightless finish of this liquid concealer makes it a must have in your base make-up kit. The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Concealer comes in three shades: Fair, Medium, Honey.

Price: Rs. 900/-

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Compact comes in a vibrant small package to ensure a soft and weightless finish. The neat compressed packaging works as a perfect addition to your purse when you need to renew your ‘second skin’ just before an evening out. The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Compact complements the Foundation and comes in matching shades of Ivory Fair, Rose Fair, Golden Medium, Golden Light, Beige Honey, Almond Honey. 

Price: Rs. 1000/-

Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Blush Duos: Just what you need to contour your cheeks for natural looking radiance and a healthy glow. This luminous and silky powder formulation gives you an impeccable color payoff and a perfect intense finish. Lakmé Absolute Face Blush Duos is available in four beautiful shades of pink:  Coral Blush, Pink Blush, Peach Blush and Rose Blush.


Price: Rs. 750/-

I know the prices are all equal to high end range..I hope the products live upto their claims..

What are you most interested in trying ?

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush Peachy Sweetie Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: For Cheeks that glow with a natural finish
Ultra light weight, silky, blendable powders
Meet the new blush on the block. So Silky and smooth, it blends flawlessly for the most natural finish.
Soft texture for a natural hue.
Easily blends with your skin color

Expert Tip: For the most natural look, always concentrate the color on the apples of your cheeks and blend well. Apply the blush along your cheekbones for instant contours.

Ingredients:

Comes with 3 fresh colors for your pretty skin: Creamy Cinnamon, Fresh Coral and Peach Sweetie.

MRP: Rs. 250/- for 7g (thats a ton of product !)

I am reviewing the shade Peachy Sweetie..

Creamy Cinnamon is a soft tan peachy brown, Fresh Coral is a peachy coral and Peachy Sweetie is a peachy pink..

I love how it gives a natural just out of the gym flush to my cheeks ! Finally a matte blush from a drugstore brand in India..that is quiet economical too ! I like I like :p

The packaging is flimsy..would shatter if dropped even once..does not come with a mirror or brush but I think its ok..at this price, we are getting a good enough quantity of blush..7g is hugee..

T-B: Unblended, Blended

Stays for 4-5 hours and then needs to be reapplied..I guess it would stay lesser on oily skin.

Pros:

1. Matte..and can be used by all.
2. Soft and smooth in texture.
3. Amazing qty.
4. Economical.
5. Easily available.
6. Easy to use.
7. Peachy Sweetie gives a nice natural flush to my cheeks..love it.

Cons:

1. Flimsy packaging.
2. I would have liked more colors..may be more pinks, dusty rose, plums, fuchsias, a brown to contour..all matte colors in blushes possible..
3. Staying power could have been better.

Overall I would say its quiet good..the qty, the price, and its matte..I love this shade..surely recommend it..

I would definitely gift this to many of my friends and its good for bridal makeup trousseau too..those who are new to blushes and want to start and are in college and want an affordable option..


Rating: 

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..if I would need to..

Have you tried the new Maybelline Cheeky Blushes ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection HERE

MRP: £7.99

Sleek Vintage Romance Collection Palette has 12 shades..only one is matte..rest 11 are satin/metallic/glitter finish.

Very pigmented..and stays well..longer with a primer..does not crease for a good 6-7 hours even without a primer.

I loved the names in this palette..all related to Vintage Romance and different cities like Pretty in Paris, Romance in Rome, etc

Comes in the standard Sleek MakeUP black packaging with a mirror and dual sided sponge applicator..

Only one matte shade in the palette..and that is a little drier and less pigmented..rest are decently pigmented especially the 2nd row..

1st row:

Pretty in Paris – Bright metallic silver
Meet in Madrid – Muted warm gold
Court in Cannes – Cool toned bronze
Lust in L.A – Metallic olive green/bronze
Romance in Rome – Matte navy blue with blue glitter
Propose in Prague – Matte brick brown..little dry..

2nd row:

A Vow in Venice – Cranberry pink/brown
Marry in Monte Carlo – Cranberry pink/Purple
Honeymoon in Hollywood – Matte berry pink with silver glitter
Bliss in Barcelona – Metallic Bluish Purple..fab shade !
Forever in Florence – Matte deep purple with silver glitter
Love in London – Matte greenish black with silver glitter

Overall a perfect fall/winter palette..lovely mix of metallic neutrals and warm pinks/purples..and a navy blue and blackened green thrown in between..I loved the combo..though would have liked a few more mattes..

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance collection also consists of a blush named Antique..comes in the tradeamark Sleek MakeUP rectangular black blush packaging..with a mirror..

MRP: £4.49

R-L: Blended, Unblended

Its a cool toned berry brown with silver shimmer..its quite pigmented..and stays well too..would dual up as a highlighter and would look good on medium and deeper skin tones..on very light skin tones, can look a little muddy.

Available on sleekmakeup.com and Superdrug stores from September, 2013 onwards..

Did you like the Vintage Romance Collection ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

BeautyUK Launches New Blush & Brush Collection SS13

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BEAUTYUK PRESENT…THE BLUSH & BRUSH

Gather round Beauties!

We are super excited to present……drum roll…..tum-tiddly-um-tum-tum-tuuuummmm!

The Brand New Blush & Brush!

Featured in five voracious shades for SS13 that capture the seductive warmth and fun filled frolics of long summer days – the lightweight, slim-line packaging with silky integrated blush-brush make these the perfect handbag companion for our girls about town!

Featuring long-lasting, intense pigments with a subtle shimmer, the Blush & Brush is perfect for changing up your look, whether you’re aiming for a discreet daytime glow or an intense glamour look for those nocturnal adventures!

The collection features 5 dramatic shades with a warm summer flavour:

No.1 – Dawn Glow (A dusky and heady flush)
No.2 – Isla Rose (a soft delicate wash of pink)
No.3 – Upper East Side (urban, edgy and chic for all you girls about town!)
No.4 – Rustic Peach (Think the sun setting over the beach…)
No.5 – Capital Pink (Intense, bold and fearless!)

This unique, innovative, fun and affordable range continues beautyuk’s drive to offer the latest trends with outstanding quality and high street prices.

Priced at a purse-friendly £2.99 J

Check out our website www.beautyukcosmetics.com to collect the set!

MAC Blushette Bound for Love Review, Swatches

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MAC Surf Baby Blushette Bound for Love Review, Swatches

MAC Blushettes were a part of the Surf, Baby! Collection..Bound for Love and Barbara Ann were the two shades launched in the collection..

MRP: $21.50 ($18.50 on sale) for 4.2g. Available HERE

It comes in a small swivel twist up tube packaging..like the Lakme Cheek Artist from the Fantasy Collection.

It has a black holder cap on top..so the product does not spread or melt inside..

Barbara Ann is a bright coral orange..looks gorgeous.

Bound for Love is a warm rosey mauve pink with subtle silver shimmer..it gives a natural flush to the cheeks..a soft rosy sheen..can be worn everyday and does not look OTT..

Unblended, Blended

But the shade is a little sheer and needs a few swipes for the color to show up..and staying power is also average..stays for 3-4 hours and then starts fading..

Pros:

1. Easy swivel up stick…comfortable to carry too.
2. Warm mauve pink..would suit medium to fair skintones..gives a nice natural flush to the cheeks.
3. Pretty packaging.
4. Does not look OTT.

Cons:

1. Staying power is average.
2. Shade needs a few swipes to show up.
3. Availability is an issue..and this was LE…available on Brigette’s Boutique though..

Overall I quite like these cream blush stick concept..those are quite easy to carry and use..and this shade gives a natural rosy flush to the cheeks with subtle sheen..perfect for office or everyday use…

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Well its a LE..otherwise would surely

Have you tried MAC Blushettes ?

P.S: Sent by site for review. Honest Opinion.

MUA (Makeup Academy) Haul

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MUA (Makeup Academy) Haul

I recently hauled some MUA stuff..see at your own risk :p
Few of these are their latest launches..which they came up with last month..

Love the Artiste Collection Palette..it has 6 brand new merged eye shadows, two powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter, Brow Kit, Shimmer Kisses Bronzer, 2 Nail Constellations, 2 Cream Blushers, 2 Intense Lip Glosses, 1 Pistachio Pastel Nail Varnish and a BB Cream..they have most of the swatches on their blog HERE which helps deciding on the products..

They keep adding new stuff..they have recently launched lip stains, sheer finish lip glosses and glitter magnetic nail varnishes..

I love the fact that MUA is so economical and at the same time has so many varied products and shades..that one is too confused to choose..

I also wanted the Undressed and Dusk Till Dawn Palettes..but may be next time..

You can buy MUA online from http://www.muastore.co.uk

Do you want me to review anything first..do let me know..

What did you like the most ??

My Sleek and Colorbar Haul

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My Sleek MakeUP and Colorbar Haul


I wanted to share this from a long time..my recent hauls..though I got them last week..somehow always forgot sharing it here..

Enjoy the pics 🙂

I got Sleek Oh So Special Palette..After trying Glory, I wanted to try another Sleek Palette and a Neutral one since I am more into neutrals..and was confused between Storm and Oh So Special since I liked both..somehow Oh So Special appealed a little more..and got it 😉 I also got the Sleek Glo Highlighter in Peach Shimmer..the famous dupe for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks, Pout Polish in Perfect Plum, Pout Paint in Pinkini and the Rose Gold Blush..the Nars Orgasm Dupe..

Coming to Colorbar, I wanted to try their new launches..so got the Soft Touch Lipsticks in Garnet for me and Rougemarie for mom, Creme Touch Lipstick in Passionate, True Gloss in Vintage Rose and Take Me As I Am Lip color in Flirtatious Pink..

You liked the haul ?

Maybelline Dream Range Products Preview

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Maybelline Dream Range Products Preview

I had mentioned about the Maybelline Dream Range before HERE and HERE

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The Dream Range includes:

Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation

Dream Matte Pressed Powder

Dream Touch Blush

Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

I received the Dream Range..here are some pics..

Testing out the products…would review them soon..

Any review you would like to see first ?

P.S: Sent by brand.

Living Nature Blush Cool Winter Review, Swatches

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Living Nature Blush Cool Winter Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Add a soft flush of mineral colour to define the cheek area and enhance facial contours, for a healthy radiant complexion. Cool Winter is brown tones.

To use: apply a light covering with the Living Nature Face Brush, starting at the hair-line and working towards the nose along the top of the cheek bone, ending in line with the centre of the eye.

Ingredients INCI:
Talc (CI 77718), Mica (CI 77019), Squalane, Zea mays (corn) starch, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Magnesium stearate, Iron oxides (CI 77491), Hydrated silica, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Iron oxides (CI 77499), Sorbic acid, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil.

MRP: US$ 29.00 for 4g

Comes in two shades: Warm Summer which is a rosey pink and Cool Winter which is a peachy bronze.

It comes in a small sleek cardboard packaging with a elastic band to cover up and hold it in place. It has a small brush with it which is quite soft..good for emergencies…but not for everyday use..

Indoors

Sunlight

Cool Winter is a peachy bronze shade which has gold specks in it. It would look fab on all skin tones as it imparts a nice glow to the cheeks..would suit medium to fair more..as it would show up on them..for dusky skin tones..it would just give a hint of glow.

Jordana Blush in Sunlit Bronze is a little similar..but Sunlit Bronze has a hint of warm pink too…where this is more of peachy coppery brown.

Its rightly named Cool Winter as it would bring color to the pale skin in winters..it would also work as a bronzer for some skin tones..

Pros:

1. Natural everyday shade.
2. The gold specks also work as highlighter.
3. This shade would also work as a bronzer.
4. Recyclable cardboard packaging.
5. The brush is soft and decent enough.
6. This shade would suit all skin tones.
7. Pigmented enough and does not look OTT.
8. Stays for a good 5-6 hours.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Not available here.
3. Only 2 shades available.

Overall I do love the shade..it brings warmth to the skin..and never look OTT..even if you are a beginner you would not go wrong with this..totally recommend.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

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.

Introducing the New! Dream Range from Maybelline in India

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INTRODUCING THE NEW! DREAM RANGE FROM MAYBELLINE NEW YORK

Maybelline New York, the # 1 color cosmetics brand in the world is launching a range of products to complete its Dream range. Dream Matte Mousse foundation, was the 1st product in the range is already the #1 foundation in the world.

The Dream range, a collection of products with revolutionary hybrid formulae, comprises of the Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Pressed Powder and the Dream Touch Blush.

The NEW Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation is the first liquid foundation to provide a unique airbrush finish for a flawless complexion and Poreless skin. It has a revolutionary formula that combines a liquid with the air-soft feel of a mousse. The product delivers on three common problems many women encounter: texture correction, tone harmonizing, and luminosity. The new Dream texture provides a smoother, more even and luminous complexion. Dream Liquid Mousse brings skin the great coverage of a liquid foundation with the most comfortable lightweight feel of a mousse. Available in 6 shades.

NEW Dream Matte Pressed Powder, comes with special ultra-fine particles formula, which mattifies and leaves an air-soft, ultra-silky texture. The pressed powder is encased in a stylish compact and comes with a suede touch puff, which smoothes onto the skin evenly for the most beautiful matte perfection! Available in 4 shades.

And if that’s not all, Maybelline New York also presents the air soft NEW Dream Touch Blush. This ultra soft and ultra blendable blush provides a natural looking flush of color all day. This cream-whipped blush is made up of hydrating ingredients combined with refined color pigments. Ultra-blendable, it melts into your skin effortlessly. The result is a lighter-than-air feel on skin with all-day freshly applied look. Available in 3 shades.

Also available in the Dream range is the NEW Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, an air whipped mousse foundation available in 5 creamy shades.

Maybelline New York is the number 1 cosmetic brand in the world at mass, available in over 118 countries. Maybelline New York combines technologically advanced formulations with on-trend expertise to create accessible cosmetics with a spirited style. For more information, log onto www.maybelline.co.in or find us on www.facebook.com/sensationalmaybelline

MRP:

Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation: Rs. 575

Dream Matte Pressed Powder: Rs. 475

Dream Touch Blush: Rs. 375

Dream Matte Mousse Foundation: Rs. 525

Availability: All MNY counters across the country

For more information call on toll free number: 1800 22 3000

I am glad the new Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation is available in 6 shades and the pressed powder in 4 shades..but I wish the blushes had more shades..only 3..too less for us 😀

What are you excited for ??

P.S: PR Info