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Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Eyestudio Hypersharp Ultra-Fine Liner Review, Swatches

Together, lets experience the new generation of liquid liners; introducing the HYPERSHARP ULTRA-FINE LINER!

Now, let your eyes go straight to the point with the sharpest line ever.

0.05mm fine tip liquid liner – the sharpest point, the most precise line.

Why You’ll Love It

  • 0.05 mm exclusive soft-touch brush applicator lets you create ultra-exact, ultra-thin lines with easy control
  • Super rich, carbon-enhanced black delivers lines that shine, for a hyper defined intense eye look
  • Precise coverage to fill in holes between each and every lash
  • Smudge-proof to last all day
  • Waterproof, sweat resistant and sebum resistant
  • Easy removal with warm water & does not stain eyelids
  • Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested
  • Contact lens safe

Expert Tip on how to apply eye liner

1. Draw a line from inner corner to outer.
2. Design patterns with the razor sharp tip for beautiful eyes.

Experience the new generation of waterproof liquid eyeliner

MRP: Rs.375/- for 0.5g

Its a pen style liner..with a super duper fine tip..rich, dark, jet black…and such fine controlled precision..I am soooo loving it..does’nt this sum up the whole review ? 😉

Instructions:

It lets you easily line the eyes in any style..be it thin, thick, winged, thicker winged…you name it..and you can do it..its the easiest liner possible even for a total newbie..or a person with shaky hands..with the amount of precision it gives..you just cannot go wrong..

And its jet black and pigmented..and gives rich color in one swipe..no need to go over again and again..as with some sheer liners..

Stays whole day without budging even on oily lids ! And its waterproof !

I have done a thin and a thick winged liner here with it..

Pros:

1. Pigmented..gives a deep color in one single swipe.
2. Rich jet black.
3. Stays put whole day.
4. 0.05 mm gives super precision.
5. Is not completely waterproof but does not budge or smear and is smudgeproof indeed..
6. Precise coverage to fill in holes between each and every lash…does as claimed..no gaps..
7. Super duper easy to use..even for a newbie.
8. You can do any style of eyeliner with it..thin or thick..
9. Economical..compared to other liners..though I do not know how long would 0.5g last..would update later..
10. Travel friendly..easy to carry around..the cap shuts tight.

Cons:

No cons

Yess..this eyeliner has no cons at all..I could not think of any…I so lovee it..its like an answer to every girl’s eyeliner problem ! I so so love it..highly recommend it..I only wish now Maybelline does not increase its price anytime soon :/

Read about it on the Maybelline site HERE

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 5/5

I guess its the first time that we have a 5/5 product !!

Would I buy it again: Any doubts ?!

Have you tried the Maybelline Hypersharp Ultra-Fine Liner ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Too Faced Naked Palette Review, Swatches

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Too Faced Naked Eye Kit – Soft & Sexy Review, Swatches, EOTD

What the Company claims: What It Is:

Now, you too can look like you were “born perfect” with our gorgeous collection of naturally nude shadows that will have you looking super neutral yet drop-dead-gorgeous for any occasion. Shhh! Nobody needs to know you didn’t wake up that way.

More To Love:
Glamour Guides: Jerrod’s three, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction cards show you how to create the perfect naked eye look for any occasion.
Portable: All the shades you need in an easy-to-carry, compact purse-size palette.
Rich Pigments: Our exclusive true color, pure pigmented eye shadows offer true color payoff.
Blendable: Our luxurious, silky smooth formula blends effortlessly for an airbrushed effect.
Lock Down Color: Includes a sample of our must-have Shadow Insurance. The paraben-free eye-shadow primer prevents eye-shadow creasing and fading, helps color stay true, and makes any formula more blendable.

MRP: $36

Shades include: In The Buff (matte ivory), Pillow Talk (light taupe sheen), Like A Virgin (matte taupe), Birthday Suit (beige shimmer), Satin Sheets (golden champagne shimmer), Unmentionables (steel gray shimmer), Pink Cheeks (pale pink), Lap Dance (silvery taupe shimmer), and Stiletto (matte black).

Size: 3 x 0.07 oz eye shadows/ 6 x 0.03 oz eye shadows

I liked the Natural but it had more shimmery shades..and I have enough warm shades..so went in for Naked..though I was tempted by the Smokey Palette but the fact being that I use neutrals more I resisted somehow 😀

Comes with a two sided brush..an angled liner on one side and a sponge tip applicator on other..a more useful brush would have been better..

It is quite portable and handy..they changed the bulky design which had a brush inside the compartment before..this is quite light..easy to carry..

T-B: In the Buff, Pillow Talk, Like a Virgin
T-B: Birthday Suit, Satin Sheets, Unmentionables
T-B: Pink Cheeks, Lap Dance, Stilleto

Some shades are nicely pigmented..like the taupe and black..the lighter matte shades lack pigmentation..I love the combo of colors here..and how all three shades are in order for three different looks..each highlight and crease shade look good with each other..

These are quite smooth and silky in texture and blends well..no fall out issue..stay well for 4-5 hours and all day long with the Too Faced Shadow Insurance..this thing is magic..review coming soon !

I did the Classic look here..

I love the packaging and design and combo of shades in all Too Faced Palettes..

I only wish it was more widely and easily available and few shades were more pigmented..and also the base gets stained and does not clean up easily.. 🙁 Spoils the whole look..

Available on Too Faced site HERE or Apothica HERE

This palette is perfect for those who love cool toned neutral shadows..or something for work wear..surely recommend it..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..would love to try the other palettes too..

By the way, Romwe is having flash sale of their leggings..

Romwe 2013 S/S Leggings Flash Sale

Date: 4/3/2013 -4/5/2013

Only 72 hours! GO!

Link: http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/legging_flash_sale/

Have you tried any Too Faced Palettes ?

FOTD: Gold and Berry Eyes

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FOTD: Gold and Berry Eyes for Indian wear

Hey guys, I am back with an FOTD..after many months I guess 😀

I wore a red and green punjabi suit to a friend’s wedding and went the gold and berry way with the eyes..well gold always looks good with our Indian dresses..and a tinge of plum, green or berry pink shades add some color to the gold and the combo looks pretty good..

I used the Sleek MakeUP Sparkle 2 Palette for this look…gold (Gold Ribbon) in the inner half and the berry wine with gold shimmer (Mulled Wine) in the outer half and crease..lined with a black liquid liner, kohl on the waterline and curled lashes and used Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara

Completed it with a rosy pink lipstick and a peachy gold blush..used Sleek MakeUP Rose Gold here..

Did you like it ? What combo do you use with gold ?

EOTD: Hues of Pink

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Valentine’s Day Special EOTD: Hues of Pink

Its that time of the year again..yes its valentine’s day tom..the day when we all adore everything red and pink 😉

Pink eyeshadows are very difficult to carry..and not all pinks suit everyone..its like test and try to know..I did a soft romantic pink look last year this time..check it out HERE..this time the pinks are deeper and slightly frostier..

I used all the colors from Faces I Shine quad in Pink for the look..

I used the fourth shade all over the lid as a base..and the 3rd in the crease..and the 2nd in the outer V..and the first to highlight brow bone and inner corners..I lined eyes with an aubergine eyeliner (L’oreal Paris Super Luminizer)

I did think of adding a purple or brown..but then thought of sticking to one palette..and to the theme of pink 😀

Did you like the look ? Do let me know in the comments below..

Annika Maya Mineral Blush, Shimmer Powder Review, Swatches

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Annika Maya Mineral Blush Pink Berry, Shimmer Powder Sienna Review, Swatches


Features
Annika Maya Mineral Blush glides on skin for a healthy, luminous glow.
Safe to use on eyes or lips.

For all skin types

MADE IN THE USA

MRP: $9.50 for 9g


Annika Maya Shimmer Powder

Multi-use powder is only limited by your imagination…
Go wild with creativity!

Features
These ultra-pigmented shimmer powders are lightweight in texture, but rich in application. Multi-use shimmer powders are only limited by your imagination…go wild with creativity!

Wear as an eyeshadow with primer base
Use it as an eyeliner by mixing with water or sealant
Pucker up and electrify your lips by mixing into clear gloss lipgloss
Shake up your nail polish by dipping clear polish into shimmer and applying
Make your eyes pop with color when you mix it with clear mascara

MADE IN THE USA

MRP: $7.50 for 2.35g

These are small sample jars..but good enough for 10-12 uses..the mineral powder blush is super fine..silky texture..

Pink Berry is as described a cool toned berry pink shade with some fine silver shimmer which are not much visible..

T: Sienna B: Pink Berry

Sienna is super gorgeous ! Its a peach, pink, gold duo chrome and the most amazing shade I have come across..this looks so fab on Indian wear !

I use it on its own or on Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk..

See how it looks on its own..in natural light and indoors..

Pink Berry Mineral Blush can be bought HERE and Shimmer Powder Sienna can be bought HERE

Annika Maya Cosmetics are available on Brigette’s Boutique.

I highly recommend both..especially the shimmer powders..I am myself eyeing a few shades of those..all sound and look awesome to me..

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: PR Samples. Honest Review.

What did you like more ??You like duochrome shimmer powders/pigments ?


MUA Artiste Collection Palette Review, Swatches

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MUA (Makeup Academy) Artiste Collection Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: This is a beautiful artiste collection palette on the go which helps create a full face all in one, with 6 brand NEW merged eye shadows, two powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter.

Shades include shimmery merged tones for fashion-forward statement smoky eyes with light and earthy naturals for an everyday look which can easily be transformed into an evening smoky eye look. The two blushes include warm pink shades for a soft shimmer finish. Finally the contour and highlighter helps create a flawless sculpted natural glow.

These rich, high-pigmented colours help achieve a stunning look this summer.

MRP: £6.00

Remember my old MUA haul..I had got the Artiste Collection Palette then..and loved how multi purpose and perfect for travel it was..

It has 6 shadows, 2 blushes and a matte dark brown for contouring and highlighting..comes with a two sided sponge tip applicator..which is not of much use..

Pistachio- Pale frosty mint green..
Mocca- Frosty Beige..a good highlighter
Ice- Icy Blue shade

Grape- Bluish Purple..a true Grape
Chocolate- Bronze Brown
Cookie- Matte Brick Brown

All shades are satin finish and quite pigmented..except the last i.e Cookie..

I created a look with Chocolate all over, blended with Cookie in the crease and Mocca as highlighter and in the inner corners..I think I am going to use Chocolate and Mocca the most.. 😀

Pink Sparkle is a warm pink and Primrose is a peachy pink..I found Pink Sparkle a little powdery..Primrose is better..the best thing in the whole palette is Bronzed and Shimmer Kiss ! The perfect shade for contouring and highlighting..bronzed is matte and quite pigmented and can be builded slowly..and would work well for our skin tones as its a nice soft brown..and not dark..and Shimmer Kiss is a pretty soft silver shade with not much of sparkles or glitter..but a subtle candlelit glow..

Here the bronzer is swatched lightly..it is more pigmented..

I love everything about this palette..this can be your perfect travel companion, super affordable, decently pigmented shades..only issue is availability..You can buy it online HERE or at Superdrug stores in UK.

Now why I am doing this review right now..coz MUA has an offer running currently..that you spend £6.00 or more on their site and get this palette FREE ! Yes ! Is’nt this an amazing deal..spend the same amount as the value of this palette and get it free..

Did you like the Artiste Palette ?

The Body Shop Lily Cole Shimmer Cubes Review, Swatches

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The Body Shop Lily Cole Shimmer Cubes Review, Swatches, EOTD

What the Company claims: A palette of four iridescent eyeshadows to mix and to match. Shimmer Cubes don’t just look amazing – they also blend effortlessly and feel great on the skin. It’s limited edition so don’t miss out. Catch it while you can.

Iridescent
Crease-resistant
Suitable for contact-lens wearers
Ophthalmologically & Dermatologically tested
Limited edition

How to use : Apply to lids and brow bones with an Eyeshadow Brush. For more intense colour, apply with a damp brush.

MRP: Rs.1495/- (4 x 3.5g)

Shades:

Think Pink
Tint it Pink
Go Violet
Live Lilac

They come in a standard Shimmer Cubes packaging of four cubes snuggly fit into one quad..

All are metallic/shimmer finish..these are pigmented enough..especially the darker shades..and glide on well..blend effortlessly..I use only my fingers at times..and can be used both dry and wet..the colors are more intense when used wet.

T-B: Think Pink, Live Lilac, Go Violet, Tint it Pink

Think Pink is a soft romantic pink
Live Lilac is a frosty pastel lilac
Go Violet is a deep violet/plum
Tint it Pink is a pale frosty pink..a good highlighter..

A perfect pink and purple combo of shades..

I did this look only using fingers and it worked great 🙂 Let me know if you would like a tutorial..

Pros:

1. Quite pigmented..esp the Think Pink and Go Violet.
2. Stay on 5-6 hours even without a primer.
3. Since these are all metallic/shimmer finish..they glide on smooth and can be blended easily..
4. Can be used with fingers too.
5. Nice and unique packaging.
6. Pinks and Purples work for most warm skin tones.
7. Can be used both wet and dry..and colors are more intense when used wet.
8. Qty would last quite long.
9. Cruelty Free.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. If you prefer only matte shades, this is not for you.

I cannot think of any other cons for this..I love pinks and purples..love how pigmented they are..and stay well..and are so easy to use..that I just use my fingers when in a hurry..Surely recommend this..especially if you love pinks and purples..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Have you tried Body Shop Shimmer Cubes? Your favorite combo ?

Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes 103 Review, Swatches

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Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes 103 Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Creamy Eyes

Opaque, semi matte eyeshadow with a velvety texture, providing coverage without heaviness. With its quick-drying properties and special blend of flower and coffee extracts, Creamy Eyes provides coverage without heaviness.

 Turn to Creamy Eyes for shaping and contour.

Creamy Eyes E103 – Deep Black

WHAT – The lifting, firming and protecting Creamy Eyes formula glides on like. Even a thin layer of this formula is extremely long-wearing and will stay fixed until taken off with a cleanser.

WHY – Creamy Eyes is ideal for a quick smoky eye, providing sufficient playtime before drying. Creamy Eyes can also be used like a thick pencil.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS – Para Cress flower extract stimulates natural skin-lifting capabilities. Coffee extract works to increase collagen and elastin production while also increasing natural skin defenses. Extreme wear is delivered through the synthetic filming polymers in volatile oils. The spongy soft mousse-like consistency of the texture is achieved through the innovative siliconic wax and siliconic gel in combination with beeswax.

HOW – Use it like a thick pencil around the eye or in the eyelid crease, or cover the entire eyelid using the built-in ELLIS FAAS Creamy Eyes brush, then fade the edges with the fingertips. For extra drama, experiment with layering multiple colours of Creamy Eyes. Watch the instruction videos!

A “Human Colour” and therefore suitable for each skin tone, age or style.

No scent. No taste. No creasing. No parabens. No animal testing.

Ingredients: Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone,Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silyate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Cera Alba, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate. [+/-] CI77891, CI77491, CI77492, CI77499, CI77007, CI75470, CI77742, CI77510, CI77288, CI77289, CI19140, CI42090.

MRP: Rs. 1950/-

Comes in 14 shades..from browns to greys to golds, bronze, taupes, green, blue..there is something for everyone..

Ellis Faas products come in silver pen packaging with an inbuilt brush for eyes and both brush and sponge for lips..for all pens you get out the product by turning the base of the pen clockwise. I loved the packaging..its quite unique..though at times you get more product out..so it does lead to wastage too..

The first time it does take time..and it needs about 25-30 clicks for the product to come out..and once you see it coming, just one click..better be slow or else too much product would ooze out..

E103 Deep Black is the most darkest, richest, pigmented black I have ever seen !! And boy, does it set once dry..it does’nt budge at all..this would give you the most easiest, quickest, fool proof smokey eyes possible ! The harsh edges can be blended going towards the crease with the fingers for a softer look..or a prominent cat eye shape..it can also be used as a liner..but I would suggest dipping your liner/angular brush into the product and lining..if you are not a fan of thick lines..the same way you can use your eyeshadow brush and build up your smokey eyes slowly..if you want more softer effect..

This does stay put whole day with very minimal fading..but no creasing at all..

Here I have used it all over with some blending towards crease and on the outer half of lower lash line and highlighted the brow bone and inner corners with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt..your go to 2 minute Smokey Eyes !

Pros:

1. Quite unique and nice packaging.
2. Rich Darkest Black ever seen.
3. Settles to a matte finish and does not budge at all.
4. Very minimal fading at the end of whole day but no creasing.
5. Comes off easily.
6. Can be used as a liner too.
7. Perfect for quick smokey eyes.
8. Works great as a base for all your deep smokey eyes.
9. No animal testing and no parabens.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Available online..you can order it HERE
3. Sometimes excess product comes out and goes waste.

Overall I really love this..and I wish it would have been a little cheaper..I would have loved to own all the shades ! I surely recommend it..particularly this black if you love smokey eyes…coz it can be used in any way..as a liner, as a base, on its own for black smokey eyes..would also recommend E104 Grey Brown, E105 Deep Warm Taupe, E114 Bordeaux Red

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : Yes..may be E105

Do you love quick smokey eyes ? What do you use for it ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 21- Erythrina Bloom Away !

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L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 21- Erythrina Bloom Away !

21st entry is by Upasana

She has named it ‘Erythrina Bloom Away !’ What a name Oopsi 🙂

Products used :-

· Loreal true match concealer

· NYX Eyeshadow base

· Coastal scents hot pot (puce, prehistoric green)

· Black, white & Olive green eyeshadow from sleek i-divine palette

· MAC Black track fluidline

· Lashem Double Trouble mascara

· MAC Studio fix nc 42

She’d pair this look with a subtle coral lip gloss, and a peachy-pink blush (maybe inglot no.27)

All the Best 🙂

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 20- Pink Grey Smokey Eyes

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L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 20- Pink Grey Smokey Eyes


20th entry is by Jyotsna P

She has come up with pink grey smokey eyes..

Products used are:

Faces Go-Chic Quads (1&2)
Vega Professional Blending Brush
Random Eye Shadow Brushes.
Faces Canada Metaliglow Eye Primer
Lotus Herbals Kajal
Lakme Insta-Liner – Black
Vega Eye Lash Curler
Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express Mascara
Lakme Fantasy Shimmer Liner – Moonshine Top Coat

You have striking eyes Jyotsna 🙂 All the Best 🙂