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Sugar Cosmetics Contour De Force Palettes/Minis Review, Swatches + Giveaway

Sugar Cosmetics Contour De Force Palettes/Minis Review, Swatches + Giveaway

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Sugar Cosmetics Contour De Force Palettes/Minis Review, Swatches + Giveaway

Hi guys,

Sugar Cosmetics is back with yet another launch, this time they have launched face palettes. It’s called Contour De Force Palette and has a bronzer, blush and a highlighter.

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Palette 01 is called Subtle Summit and Palette 02 is called Vivid Victory, each of the shades in these palettes are sold individually too as minis i.e. mini bronzer/mini blush and mini highlight. (Buy HERE)

The quantity is the same i.e. 4g in both, palettes cost Rs.799/- and minis cost Rs.299/-. So palettes are more economical, also more travel friendly.

They have a cardboard packaging and it’s not super sturdy but won’t bend or break that easily too. The palettes come with a mirror. 

The palette 01 has Blush 01 Peach Pink, Bronzer 01 Taupe Topper and highlighter 01 Champagne Champion.

01 Subtle Summit

Peach pink is a soft, peachy pink blush, Taupe Topper is a cool toned bronzer with gray undertone and the highlighter Champagne Champion is a muted champagne gold.

01 Subtle Summit

The Taupe Topper bronzer is more of a contouring powder than a bronzer and works really well. I loved it. The blush is very muted and would need layering to show up, more suitable for fair skin tones. The highlight is also very subtle and muted, it gives a soft glow suitable for day time, but it’s not like one of those blinding highlights. I personally prefer a stronger highlight though.

02 Vivid Victory

The palette 02 has Blush 02 Pink Pinnacle, Bronzer 02 Woody Wonder and highlighter 02 Gold Glory.

Pink Pinnacle is a deep rose shade, Woody Wonder is a warm brown bronzer (this is more of a bronzer) and Gold Glory is a muted golden bronze.

02 Vivid Victory

The blush is very pretty and would work for all skin tones, bronzer is quite light and would only show up on fair skin tones and the highlight is again subtle and muted, would work for all especially deeper skin tones.

I feel they should have interchanged the bronzer in both the palettes and then palette 01 would be perfect for fair skin tones and 02 for deeper skin tones.

I like the bronzer 01, blush 02 and highlighters both, but 02 more. The texture is really smooth and the powders are very finely milled. These palettes are perfect for day time use and travel, both the highlighters are very subtle and muted, if that’s what you prefer in highlighters.

I do like and recommend the new Sugar Cosmetics face palette, the combination is again an off for me, just like I mentioned in the eye shadow quads HERE.

I am giving away the minis on my Youtube channel, the video embedded below, join 🙂

What do you think about the new Sugar Palettes? Have you tried them?

Faces Ultime Pro Face Palette Fresh, Glow Review & Swatches

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Faces Ultime Pro Face Palette Fresh, Glow Review & Swatches

Hi guys,

Faces launched their new Ultime Pro Face Palettes recently. They are available in two variants, Fresh and Glow. I have both of them and have been using them since quite a few weeks and here are my thoughts..

Claims: With the bronzer, illuminator and blush all in one travel friendly pack, just add this one palette to your work bag or vanity and you are ready to go! The light shimmering color of the blush gives your cheeks a natural looking glow. Its silky smooth texture blends perfectly on your skin and feels super light, besides lasting all day long. The bronzer is the perfect blend of iridescent micronized pigments that dresses your skin in a radiant tan and a healthy looking complexion. Exalt your complexion with the Illuminator, as it sculpts adding radiance and homogeneity to the skin. With two shades to choose from, namely ‘Fresh’ and ‘Glow’, FACES Ultime Pro Face Palette complements all skin tones and flatters your skin like never before.

FACES Ultime Pro Face Palette is a light weight formulation which doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable or heavy all day long, but is rather fabulous on your skin. Not only that, it is easily blendable and gives you the most glamorous look for the day. With excellent shading properties, FACES Ultime Pro Face Palette will impart just the right dose of pretty to your look. Besides its extremely safe on the skin as it is paraben free.

MRP: Rs.899/-

Faces has already launched a bronzer and highlighter, and they have included the same two in this palette along with a blush. I absolutely loved this concept, the trio makes it very handy to carry around and travel with.

I love blush/bronzer/highlighter trios as you don’t need separate products and can do all three on the go.

It has a basic black packaging with a see through clear top. It doesn’t come with a brush or mirror. Though the palette is quite handy, I feel it has to be handled carefully or the outer cover would break, if dropped.

The bronzer and highlighter is the same in both the variants, only the centre blush is different. Fresh one has a day wear matte mauve blush, while the Glow one has a burnt orange blush with gold shimmer, appropriate for night time/heavier look.

Fresh
Glow

The palette and even the powders individually have a sandalwood scent. I personally love the scent but many don’t like any kind of scent in their makeup.

Fresh
Glow

The powders have medium pigmentation but are buildable. The bronzer is not very warm toned, so I use it as a contour too and I didn’t think the colour would show up as a contour on my skin as it’s quite light. But on building up, it did contour and define really well. Unfortunately the bronzer shade won’t show up on deep skin tones. However, the blush and highlighter would work, especially the Glow blush would look pretty on deeper skin tones.

I love using the Fresh one, as it’s very natural and gives a nice pink flush to the cheeks. The highlighter though has to be my favourite out of all three. It’s a gorgeous warm toned gold highlight and works very well with our Indian skin.

Here’s how Fresh looks on me, have used all three..

FOTD with Fresh

I absolutely loved the highlighter, it’s not OTT and neither very light/unnoticeable. It’s very pretty and again buildable if you like a blinding highlight.

This stays on for 6-7 hours in summers currently.

For fair to medium skin tones, both the palettes would work. For deeper skin tones, the bronzer won’t show up but the rest two blush and highlight would work.

At 899, getting all three products is really amazing. As individually the bronzer and highlighter are sold at 650 each, you get three products here and this is total value for money!

I absolutely love it and recommend it.

Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder Review, Swatches

By Linda

Hi all you lovely ladies out there,

This review is of a bronzer that I got from a drug store it’s called Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder. So let’s go ahead and find out how this product worked for me

Product description as per the Maybelline website:

For instant natural looking, sun kissed perfection. Three multi-tonal bronzing shades create your unique sun kissed look, all year-round. For Best results: Use a brush, sweep over where the sun normally hits your face. This bronzer is available in 2 shades Blonde 1, Brunette 2.

Price: 2.5 Kuwaiti Dinars (approx 8 dollars) for 16 g

Shelf life: 24 months after opening

Ingredients:

My experience with Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder:

I was looking for a product that could give me a natural glow and at the same time could also serve the purpose of a contour and highlight to the face. While at work I always prefer looking fresh and natural, so in that case I stick to matte products and avoid products that have glitter and shimmer. As I came across Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzer Powder, I instantly realized this would serve the purpose I’m looking for. I have a fair-medium skintone hence shade Brunette 2 was a perfect match.

The packaging is so sleek and convenient, that it can easily slip into your mini purse/pouch or bag. The container is plastic with a lid that is detachable (Be careful not to lose the lid).Only drawback is it doesn’t have an applicator and a mirror built in.

The best thing about this product is, it has 3 shades in one container. You can either combine all the shades using the brush by swiping it around the sides of your face [i.e. from ends of your forehead to the check bones and then to the jaw line], or you can use a single shade as per your requirement for a contour and highlight. If you are in a hurry, you can easily apply this product with your fingers, since it blends effortlessly. If you need an intense color, you can apply it with a damp beauty blender. During the day time I use it dry and trustme it looks so natural that you can even go without a blush. While using this product ,I realized it’s not a 100% matte bronzer, it does have tiny amount of shimmer but good enough to give you that sun kissed look as its claimed in the product description. I always do a retouch after 4-5 hours of application, due to my oily skin.

Below are the swatches of 3 shades. I had to do multiple swatches for the shade to reflect on the pictures.

Pros

  • Easily bendable.
  • Can be used both wet and dry.
  • Travel friendly (sleek packaging)
  • Quantity lasts for a long time.
  • Can be used for contouring and highlighting.
  • Affordable.
  • Good pigmentation (can be used as an eye shadow too).

Cons

  • Availability
  • No provision of an applicator and a mirror
  • Needs a retouch for sure.

Rating: 4/5 (availability may be an issue)

Would I recommend Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder? Yes definitely I would recommend especially for someone looking for a product that is affordable and multipurpose.

Editor’s Note: I absolutely love this, I wish it was available in India! Nice review Linda and welcome to team NLM 🙂

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder? Is it available in your country?

New Launches by Faces and The Body Shop

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New Launches by Faces and The Body Shop

FACES Canada has launched their new Baked Bronzer. It helps you to create a healthy, shimmering & sun-kissed look. It retains its texture longer and gives an enhanced bronzed look. Baked in an oven, these bronzers offer rich pigmentation with smooth and even application for a luminous long lasting effect. The long-lasting formula provides a luxurious, smooth and even application. Bronzing powder can be used alone or over foundation to create a sun kissed look. FACES Baked Bronzer provides an even, light coverage that goes on smooth and looks natural.

The Product is priced at Rs 1399/-

 Faces Canada Baked Bronzer

The Body Shop has launched All In One BB Cream. It is available in a new avatar. This newer version of blemish balm comes in 3 shades and is part of All In One Makeup range.

The Body Shop All In One BB Cream

Whats Great About This Product?

The formula is very light weight – an essential quality for a BB cream. If you are doing a light makeup then this is a perfect companion for hiding skin imperfections.

The All In One BB Cream also serves the purpose of hydrating the skin. The skin remains fresh longer and the makeup is easier on the skin. Even with heavier makeup this cream works well. The cream offers hydration to last the entire day. Would be brides can try this product. If it suits them then it can form part of their bridal makeup.

The finish of the product is really great. Once applied it is almost impossible to detect as it color adjusts as per the skin tone. Not surprising, given the fact that it comes from The Body Shop which is one of the most amazing cosmetic and skin care company.

This is a non clogging product. So the skin is not irritated. Bye bye itchy makeup!

This BB cream is available for light, medium, and dark skin tones. So go ahead and give it a try and don’t forget to share your experiences with us.

The Body Shop All In One BB Cream is priced at Rs 1395/- for 25ml.

What are you looking forward to ?

Sleek MakeUP Face Form Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Face Form Palette Medium Review, Swatches

Sleek MakeUP has come up with new Face Form Palette combining a matte contouring powder, a highlighter and the third being a blush or bronzer depending on your skin tone..they have four variants..Fair, Light, Medium and Dark..the fair variants have a rose gold blush and the medium and dark ones have a bronzer included..

MRP: 8.99£ for 20g

They mention it to be available on sleekmakeup.com from March 2012, I guess that would be October..

This is quite an innovative concept and such stuff which have 2-3 products together or can be multi tasked are so convenient..to carry, to use, finding 10 different things is difficult..and when you need them, you never find them :/

Ingredients:

Find more details about it in below pics..

It comes in standard black Sleek packaging..and comes with a mirror..all the three powder, highlighter and bronzer are soo pigmented..one needs to use it lightly..as it can always be build up later..

Contouring Powder is a matte brick brown
Highlighter is satin finish pale peachy pink/frost white
Bronzer is satin finish orangey gold

Both the bronzer and highlighter have a satin finish but are not shimmery or disco ball types..it can be used subdued or layered as one likes..the texture is satiny soft too..I wonder how Sleek MakeUP always nails it with amazing products, don’t you ?

Natural light
With flash

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Multi tasking 3 in 1 product.
3. Convenient to use and carry.
4. The qty of 20g would last generations.
5. At 8.99£ for three products, its quite a deal coz their contouring kit and blush separately sums up more.
6. Works as eye shadows too..the matte brown is perfect for crease and blending..and the highlighter for highlighting brow bone.
7. Stays for 5-6 hours without humidity.
8. The bronzer and highlighter are satiny but not shimmery.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue.
2. Not waterproof..so fades away in humid environment too.

No other cons..this is quite a winner ! Totally recommended. If you are into contouring and highlighting like Kim K., then surely get this..and others who are not but have a chubby face, contouring can work wonders girls..do try

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 4.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: I would not need..but yes, if I do.

Have you tried contouring and highlighting ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Jordana Powder Blush Review,Swatches

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Jordana Powder Blush Sunlit Bronze Review,Swatches

Coollifeshop is a nice site for buying Jordana, Rimmel, Milani, NYC and many others in India..They have been increasing their stock day by day. They have free shipping above Rs.200/- and Cash on Delivery option above Rs.1000/-. Do check out the site.

About the blush..

What the Company claims:
• Color-True Tints for Cheeks
• Face Looks Youthful & Refreshed
• Accenutates, Sculpts & Contours
• Velvety-Smooth Formula Blends Easily
• Made In USA

If you are looking for a velvety-smooth blush, Jordana’s Powder Blush is a best bet for you. This silky smooth blush melds into the skin for an incredibly natural look. Perfect for younger, refreshed & smoother-looking skin, it comes in loads of colors.

The staying power is quite impressive. Powder Blush by Jordana will radiate your cheeks when you smile and give your cheeks a healthy glow color that looks very natural. It is available in .08 oz/2.2 g.

Best Suitable For:

Most skin types

Tips & Tricks:

Swirl your blush brush in the blush and blow off any excess to avoid applying too much. Apply your blush on the upper portion of the cheeks and blend it softly. To add more color on your cheeks, repeat the application. Don’t press too hard on cheeks as it may damage your brush.

NET WT .08 OZ/2.2g

MRP: 2.5 $ or Rs 320/-

Shades available :

I am reviewing the shade Sunlit Bronze. Its a light peachy brown..kinda neutral with very fine shimmer which does not show up much on application. This shade can be layered to increase the intensity and when applied with a light hand its the perfect everyday blush !

It comes in a round packaging with a separate cap. No brush, No mirror !

Pros:

1. Its quite pigmented..you need just a swipe.
2. Its quite smooth in texture.
3. It stays for 5-6 hours.
4. Even though it has fine shimmer it does not show up too much or look OTT.
5. 17 shades to choose from.
6. I love this shade..and can use it daily !
7. These are pretty economical..the only hitch is they would be priced differently at all places depending on the manufacturer.
8. These would last long.

Cons:

1. No brush or mirror with it.
2. Availability is an issue with Jordana. You can buy it here

Overall I love this blush..and I also like Coral Sandy Beach, Sandalwood and Rouge. All colors are pretty nice actually.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..!

Mattify! Cosmetics Bronzer Review

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About Mattify! Cosmetics: Oily skin requires products with built-in oil control. Mattify! Cosmetics provide you with makeup for oily skin that contains an oil absorbent kaolin clay base – to continuously soak up oil all day long. Kaolin Clay is a natural clay that absorbs an astonishing 3x its weight in oil. Check out Mattify Cosmetics here

It specially adheres to people with oily skin.

What the Company claims: This medium toned bronzer will look beautiful on any skin tone! Dust all over with a fluffy powder brush to fake a sun-kissed glow. Apply more precisely by using a powder puff, for targeted “tanning” and a darker golden shimmer. Can also be used with a powder puff or cosmetic wedge to contour and slim the arms, legs, nose and cheeks. Add to your favorite lotion to create an all-over glow!

From site


A medium toned bronzer with subtle golden shine, suitable for any skin tone. Packaged in a 30g sifter jar (12g Net)

1.50 Shipping anywhere in the world
Price: $5.99

The bronzer has orange undertones and shimmer..a very gorgeous color to use at places where the sun hits for a sun kissed look…though the summers have gone now sadly..and forget that effect in rainy season here ! :p

Best part of all Mattify! products is that they can also be used as a lipgloss and nail paints.

Pros:

1. The bronzer shade is universal..would look good on all skin tones..depending on the usage.
2. Pretty economical.
3. Fixed shipping all over the world and very reasonable.
4. Multiple uses as bronzer,lip gloss,nail paint.
5. Gives a nice glow when mixed with your body lotion and used on legs, decolletege..
6. Pigmented enough and so need to be blended fast.
7. Stays on for 5-6 hours.

Cons:

1. Its not matte..so not for daily use or formal occasions.
2. The color needs to be blended well and fast..you do not want an orange streak on your face.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..quite liked it..

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