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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Showstoppers Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Showstoppers Limited Edition Palette Review, SwatchesNow this palette was quite a surprise..there was no press release or any info out regarding this palette.

Updated with the press release info..

About: Be the star of the show with Sleek MakeUP’s new SHOWSTOPPERS I-DIVINE! This online exclusive palette features twelve of Sleek MakeUP’s legendary eye shadow shades, each one singled out from Sleek MakeUP’s renowned I-DIVINES, chosen for their supreme pigmentation, bold colour and spectacular finish.

Gone are the days of picking out favourite colours, as SHOWSTOPPERS promises to leave any eye shadow fiend spoilt for choice! With a wide range of shades in 3 different finishes, including five matte shades, six shimmer and one party-perfect sparkle shade!

Only the most flattering of hues feature in SHOWSTOPPERS, including ‘mineral earth’ from AU NATUREL I-DIVINE, ‘Primal Green’ from ME MYSELF&EYE I-DIVINE, ‘Gunmetal’ from GRAPHITE I-DIVINE, and ’Innocence’ from BAD GIRL I-DIVINE. With ultra wearable ‘navy blue’ from BOHEMIAN I-DIVINE, ‘Thunder’ from Ultra Mattes V2, and ‘Festive’ from SPARKLE I-DIVINE, ideal for adding instant glamour to eyes.

Celebrate Sleek MakeUP’s notorious eye shadows, with SHOWSTOPPERS!

It would be available on the Sleek website from 10th April,2013.

MRP: £7.99

When I first saw the names of the shadows, I was kinda surprised..what they have done is..they took one shade from each of their 12 permanent i- Divine palettes..and named them after the palette..

So we have Storm, Paraguaya, Oh So Special, Bad Girl, etc..

Its a standard Sleek MakeUP Palette black packaging..with 12 shadows of 1.1g each and a mirror and a double sided sponge applicator..

Shadows are a mix of matte and satin finish..matte ones being not as pigmented as the satin ones..but the shades sure are amazing..stay on well..and blend smoothly too..

Paraguaya is a matte nude peach..hardly visible..good for blending
Sunset is satin finish burgundy
Me, Myself & Eye is a frost finish white..works great as a highlighter
Bad Girl is satin finish olive green..love this shade..
Noir is satiny bluish grey
Ultramattes V2 is a matte deep black.

Oh So Special is a matte grey..not too pigmented
Bohemian is a matte coral..makes a good blush
Storm is a matte navy blue
Sparkle is frost pink..again a highlighter
Au Natural is a matte deep plum with silver shimmer..its Festive from Sparkle 2 Palette
Graphite is satin finish light milky brown

Overall quite a nice mix of colors..and mix of matte and satin shades..good highlighters and a pretty dark matte black..matte blending shades..and a nice olive green, grey, burgundy, plum and brown..shades which are quite wearable..

Personally for me..I love wearing plums, browns, greys and burgundy, olive greens for weddings, etc..plus a matte black and two highlighters just completes the palette..I am loving every new palette of Sleek MakeUP..but there are a few which are quite suited for our warm skin tones..and quite wearable..this is one of those..I am loving it as much as my Sparkle 2 and Oh So Special 🙂

These are online exclusive and do check online at www.sleekmakeup.com

Launch: April 10th 2013

Stockist: Showstoppers is an online exclusive available on sleekmakeup.com

Which shades did you like ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Lagoon Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Limited Edition Aqua Collection Lagoon Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches
Sleek MakeUP is out with their new Spring 2013 collection called Aqua Collection..it consists of LE i-Divine called Lagoon, a blush in Mirrored Pink and a nail set in Deep Waves..you would see a lot of aqua blues and greens in this collection.

It is priced slightly higher at £7.99

It comes in the usual black case packaging with a mirror and 2 sided sponge applicator…the shadows are well pigmented, blend smoothly and stay on for 6-7 hours with a primer…the matte shades are a little drier and shimmery ones have some fall out though.

Sleek MakeUP i- Divine Lagoon boasts of 12 shades that pop on all skin tones..9 shimmer and 3 matte shadows..

Sassea is an aqua blue shade with gold shimmer
Deep Water is a matte grape purple
Reflection is a pale shimmery lilac
Emerald is a light emerald green
Oyster is an off white pearl..makes a good highlight
Black Pearl is deep rich black with some shimmer…gorgeous pigmentation..the best in the palette.

Pink Jewel is a rose pink with gold shimmer..very pretty shade
Sand Dollar is a warm yellow gold
Underworld is again an aqua blue with gold shimmer..but more bluer than Sassea
Sea Shell is a light copper bronze..a good neutral
Night Sky is a matte dirty purple..not that pigmented.
Ariel is a matte coral red..can double up as a pretty blush

Some of the shades are pretty pigmented while some are ok..matte shades are a little drier and less pigmented in comparision to the shimmery ones…overall a good mix of shades..

My favorites are Reflection, Oyster, Black Pearl, Pink Jewel and Sea Shell..yes I love my pinks and neutrals 😀

Aqua Collection launches on 13th March, 2013..in Superdrug stores and online at sleekmakeup.com

Have you checked out the Sleek MakeUP Aqua collection ? Your favorite shades ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Too Faced, Laura Mercier Haul and Victoria’s Secret Gifts

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Too Faced, Laura Mercier Haul and Victoria’s Secret Gifts

Yes I hauled again..I had a cousin coming from US..so ordered a few things from Apothica..

Got Too Faced Bon Bons Palette, Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings (Industry Insiders’ Top 5 favorites) and Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey..

Too Faced Bon Bons Palette comes with Lashgasm Mascara, Candlelight shadow insurance and 12 eyeshadows..

Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings consists of Lashgasm Mascara, Shadow Insurance Primer, Glamour Gloss Lip Gloss, Lip Insurance Lip Primer and Primed and Poreless Face Primer

Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey Glow

Any my cousin also got Victoria’s Secret Gift Packs for me and my bhabhi 😀

They all smell soo awesomee..

What did you like the most ??

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Sparkle 2 Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Sparkle 2 Limited Edition Review, Swatches

Sleek MakeUP has come up with their new i-Divine Sparkle 2 for Christmas..and this palette is so apt for Christmas and New Year and the parties..


MRP: £7.99

It comes in a regular Sleek rectangular black packaging with 12 shades..


This palette has 4 shimmers and 8 glitters..the shimmers are metallic finish and quite smooth..there is a gold, silver, bronze, copper..and the rest 8 are matte shades with gold/silver shimmer..


These stay on well 5-6 hours even without a primer..and more so with primer..quite pigmented..the metallic being more pigmented..there is little fall out with the matte shades and they also feel a little dry..but can be cleaned easily..comes with the usual 2 sided sponge applicator which is not of much use..


Shades: First Row




Chocolate Penny– Metallic golden copper..very smooth and quite pigmented
Blue Spruce– Matte Teal with silver shimmer..a little dry
Mulled Wine– Matte Cranberry wine with gold shimmer..more pigmented than blue spruce..
Truffle– Metallic Chocolate Brown..super pigmented and very smooth..Best shade in the palette
Mistletoe– Matte Bottle Green with gold shimmer
Illusion– Matte Deep Aubergine with silver shimmer

Second Row



Festive– Matte Deep Plum with silver shimmer..most pigmented matte with least fall out.
Gold Ribbon– Metallic True Gold..but not so pigmented..needs 2-3 swipes
Glitz & Glamour– Matte Charcoal gray with silver shimmer
Tinsel– Metallic True Silver..quite pigmented.
Twinkle– Matte Navy Blue with silver shimmer..a little dry
Starry Night– Matte Black with silver shimmer..super pigmented !

This palette being perfect for Christmas is co-incidentally also the best combination of metallic and warm shades for our Asian skin tones..and perfect for the wedding season currently 😉 I surely recommend this..its a must have !

Here is an EOTD using Gold Ribbon and Mulled Wine..

My favorite shades are Chocolate Penny, Truffle, Illusion, Festive and Starry Night.

Check out the Glory Palette HERE

Sleek MakeUP’s Christmas collection would be available for limited period only, launching on 5th December in Superdrug stores and online at www.sleekmakeup.com

Which shades did you like ??

P.S: PR Sample.

Sleek MakeUP Limited I- Divine Glory Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Limited 2012 Collection I- Divine Glory Palette Review, Swatches


London Calling…

Introducing Sleek MakeUP’s exciting new launch ready for the 2012 games; The 2012 Collection

As the spotlight shines on the country this summer, Sleek MakeUP has created the most anticipated collection to date; to make sure you are looking your best for the biggest event London has seen in years.

The Limited Edition 2012 Collection

Consisting of the iconic i-Divine, the high pigmented Blush and the ever famous Pout Polish The 2012 Collection has everything you need to get into the Olympic spirit.

i-Divine- Glory RRP: £7.99

Shades aptly taken from London’s famous underground stations such as: Circle, Central and Victoria echo vibrant shades taken from the Olympic rings that have been created into wearable colours. Like all i-Divines, Glory is jam packed with pigment- allowing all shades to pop on all skin tones all day (and night!).

Blush- Honour RRP: £4.49

The right honourable Blush is the perfect rose bronzer that will make every woman glow with pride this summer. Infused with Mica, the blush is light reflecting giving a healthy dewy finish. Alternatively Honour- Blush can be applied below the cheekbones for a contoured finish. Once applied, it will be your makeup bag staple for 2012!

Pout Polish- Pride RRP: £4.49

If your lips are not addicted to the ultra moisturising tinted lip balms, prepared to fall in love with Pride. If you haven’t heard already nude lips are on trend. Keep your lips a glossed blank canvas with Pride’s muted shade. The first Pout Polish to include a golden shimmer to the formula. Just like the rest of the Pout Polish family these cute pots of tinted lip balm are filled to the brim with Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter along with an impressive SPF 15 to help protect your pout from harmful rays.

Sleek MakeUP’s 2012 collection is available for limited period only, launching on 4th July in Superdrug stores and online at www.sleekmakeup.com

The I- Divine Glory palette has names based on London’s underground stations..this collection is a dedication to Olympics 2012 to be held next month in London..in fact the three colors are also from the Olympic rings and hence a limited edition too..

Its a mix of neutrals and brights..the first row having greys, neutrals and highlighters and the second row having brights like blue, green, red and yellow.

All eye shadows are satin finish except the grey in the first row and the red in the second row…these are amazingly pigmented.

Sleek MakeUP eye shadow palettes are small, handy and travel friendly..have an amazing mix of shades and are quite well pigmented..the satin ones have a super soft finish..it comes with a long dual sided sponge tip applicator along..

These are all 1.1g and 12 shadows each..and have a big mirror across…so handy palettes !

All are just 1 or 2 swipes..these are good in pigmentation, blend easily, stay a decent time with a base underneath and not much of fallout issue since all are satiny..

L-R: Northern, Platform, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Overground, Tube

First row:

Tube – Peachy Golden. Perfect as a highlighter.
Overground – Cool toned silver
Bakerloo – Warm Copper/bronze with a hint of pink
Jubilee – Silvery Gray
Platform – Taupe Gray. Matte..not so pigmented.
Northern – Deep bluish gray

L-R: Central, Victoria, Circle, Picadilly, Hammersmith and City, District

Second row:

District – Sea green
Hammersmith and City – Raspberry pink
Picadilly – Midnight blue
Circle – Bright Yellow
Victoria – Turquoise
Central – Matte Red

Its the perfect blend for someone who loves both neutrals and brights..if you like to use both..then this is a must have..and its a Limited Edition..so do get in next month..

My only con would be its availability..sigh..how I wish Sleek was easily available here :/

I love Tube, Bakerloo and Picadilly the most..

P.S: Product sent by brand. Honest Review

Whats your favorite shade ?

Beauty UK Eyeshadow and Eye Liner Palette Review, Swatches

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Beauty UK Eyeshadow and Eye Liner Palette No.2 – Amazon Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Everything you could want in a palette! A collection of our 6 intensely pigmented shades and 2 gel-based liners – More precise than a pencil, more forgiving than a liquid, this super-smooth formula offers more control, play time, and buildable coverage than your average liner.



WINNER! – Best New Eye Product 2011 at the Pure Beauty awards in London.

Price: £3.99 inc. VAT (Around Rs. 310/-)

Ingredients:

Shades Available:

  • No.1 Disco
  • No.2 Amazon
  • No.3 Smoke Screen
    This palette is No. 2 Amazon..these eye shadow and eye liner collection consists of 6 eye shadows of 1g each..about a size of our new 5 rupee coin and 2 gel or cream liners of 1.5g each. It has a small dual sided brush..one side is a angled liner for the cream liners and the other side is a small fluffy crease brush..well its actually very tiny..but the angled liner brush is quite nice ! And also a stretched mirror below the brush.

    This is a perfect travel palette. You get everything from shadows to liners and the brush in one palette..a total package !
    The shadows are decently pigmented..some are more..and some are a little less..but none are powdery or chalky..all have a metallic finish and are shimmery..but not glittery…if you are a fan of mattes..this is not for you..the staying power is a good 6-7 hours even without a base.

    The gel liners are decently pigmented too..the black is a little sheer but the chocolate brown is nicely pigmented..these cream liners are water proof and stay around 6-7 hours on the lids.

    Top Row has coppery rust, true gold and plum brown..

    Bottom Row has a shimmery white, rust orange and bluish grey.

    Cream liners..black (veering towards grey) and chocolate brown

    Gold and Rust orange..both center shades are quite pigmented..I loved the plum brown the most..and the chocolate brown cream liner..Overall its a warm palette.
    Pros:
    1. Its a warm palette with well selected shades.
    2. A perfect travel palette.
    3. All the eye shadows are decently pigmented.
    4. Gel liners are equally nice.
    5. Comes with a brush where in the angled liner is pretty useful for this travel friendly palette.
    6. A steal at £3.99
    Cons:
    1. Beauty UK do not have testers.
    2. Availability here is an issue. You can buy it here
    3. I wish the black was more darker and pigmented.
    Overall I quite love this palette..it is super handy..and you get all the combined warm shades with gel liners and a brush in one palette..and at this price..definitely a steal ! Must have..
    Rating:

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

    Overall Rating: 4.25/5

    Would I buy it again : Yes

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

    Beauty Angel Palette in Gold Review,Swatches

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    This is a very nice,handy,perfect for travel beauty book..has a magnetic lock all around it..so remains closed too..12 eye shadows,2 blushes and a small mirror with a small dual sided brush..which has a sponge applicator on one side and a small brush on the other..though you cannot use that much obviously.

    The colors are very pretty…soft to touch and easy to use..but all are shimmery…so these are not the type you can blend with but you need to apply them like you do with pigments..the tapping method.

    These are available in blue,green and purple too.

    About the product:

    Brand New With Original Retail Packing Box

    100% Authentic

    Includes 12 Color And 2 Blush

    Dimensions(Open): 12cm X 17cm X 1cm

    EyeShadow Net: 1.2g X 12

    Blush Net: 5g X 2

    MRP: 14.50 $

    Here are some swatches..mostly all shades are frosty

    Left 6 shades…anti clockwise
    1st is a  light shimmery green
    2nd is a frosty lilac
    3rd is a shimmery peach
    4th is a shimmery off white silver with a khaki green touch
    5th is a pretty soft pink shade
    6th is a midnight blue

    R-L:1 to 6

    Right 6 shades..anti clockwise
    1st is a shimmery silver
    2nd is an icy blue with shimmery silver
    3rd is a bronzy plum brown..my most favorite of the lot..
    4th is a cool sea blue
    5th is a shimmery light purple
    6th and last shade is peachy copper brown..my 2nd favorite

    R-L-1 to 6

    The blushes are a true peach shade and a fuchsia pink shade with very very fine shimmer which is hardly visible..the peach shade is not so pigmented but it acts more as a beauty powder than a blush…gives that instant warm glow to the face..whereas the fuchsia pink is very pigmented..you need to use it sparingly and carefully.

    Pros:

    1. Super handy and perfect for travel.
    2. Easy to use shadows and blush…quite smooth.
    3. Economically priced.
    4. Pretty combination of highlighters and colors.
    5. I liked both the blushes..a true peach and a fuchsia.
    6. Staying power is normal..4-5 hours…was not expecting much.

    Cons:

    1. Since they are shimmery..cannot be used everywhere.
    2. Little fall out is there with a few eye shadows.
    3. The brush provided is not of much use.
    4. Available online only. Check them out here
    5. Peach blush is not so pigmented.

    Overall quite nice..I like the fact that its small,compact and handy and includes everything..loved the combination of colors too..

    Rating:

    Quality: 3.5/5
    Value for money: 4/5
    Availability: 3/5

    Overall Rating: 3.5/5

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