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Sleek MakeUP Garden of Eden Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Garden of Eden Palette Review, Swatches
 
I had mentioned about the Sleek MakeUP’s new Garden of Eden launch HERE.
 
I finally received this palette and the blushes..after a long wait ! And sadly, I also had to pay customs on it :/ 🙁 But anyways, coming back to the palette.
 
 
It comes in the normal Sleek MakeUP palette black packaging..and also with the regular mirror and a two sided sponge applicator..
 
RRP £7.99
 
The cover also had instructions behind on how to use the shades, this time.
 
 
Sleek MakeUP says: Enhance what Mother Nature gave you with the striking, beautiful colours of Sleek MakeUP’s new Garden of Edeni-Divine Palette. 
 
 
An earthy, nature inspired palette that echoes the hues of a stunning tropical jungle with dusky purples, earthy browns and organic greens.
 
Garden of Eden i-Divine delivers the iconic 12high pigmented eye shadows associated with Sleek MakeUP once again, with shades such as Paradise On Earth, Eve’s Kiss and Gates Of Eden. Each fresh, vibrant shade stays true from day to night and blends together beautifully to create any look you desire from soft and subtle, to dazzling and dramatic,suited to all skin tones. This is a beautiful palette made up of an array of earthy, nature inspired hues that echo a stunning tropical jungle with dusky purples, earthy browns and organic greens.
 
The swatches are all one swipe.
 
 
 

Shades are :

Gates of Eden : Warm Coppery orange gold
Eve’s Kiss : Metallic lilac pink
Paradise on Earth : Warm taupe purple
Python : Again a deeper taupe brown
Forbidden : Matte grey with gold shimmer..but dry in texture..not that pigmented.
Flora : Matte brick reddish brown..again a little dry
 
 
 
Entwined : Matte Medium taupe brown with gold shimmer..little dry and chalky
Adam’s Apple : Matte light apple green
Fig : Light metallic green gold
Evergreen : Metallic mid green
Fauna : Metallic forest green
Tree of Life : Matte forest green

 
It has the perfect mix of neutrals and greens..and taupe lovers like me would love the taupes it offers..I am not a fan of green shadows as such..but sometimes the deeper forest green ones like Tree of Life make for a super sexy green smokey eye !
 
Pigmentation wise, as usual the metallic ones were amazingly pigmented..but the matte ones were drier and needed layering..With a primer, these stay for 8-9 hours.
 
Overall, I would say if you love greens and taupes, then this palette is specially made for you 😀 But its a good mix of neutrals and brights. Recommended.
 
It launched on 15th Jan..and is available on sleekmakeup.com and Superdrug stores..
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Garden of Eden Palette ?
 
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Lakmé Absolute Illusion make-up range for LFW Summer/Resort ’14

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Lakmé Absolute Illusion make-up Limited Edition range for LFW Summer/Resort ’14

This summer create an interplay of light and colors with Lakmé Absolute Illusion make-up range
Lakmé unveils the statement for the season which will be showcased by Rajesh Pratap Singh at
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort’14 Grand Finale
Lakmé Absolute Illusion will comprise of eight metallic shimmer eyeshadow monos and four limited edition nail colors. Lakmé’s trend forecast for the season is dominated by bold lustrous eyes in metallic pearl hues of Pink, Gold, Blue, Black, Starlight and Peach.

Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Pearl Eyeshadow can be used wet for a molten look or dry for a metallic finish. The limited edition Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Nails come in four dual tone shades that are sure to be this season’s must-haves.
The rich colors of the entire collection reflect a modern style that will take centre-stage at the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2014 Grand Finale. Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection, inspired by Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion, will represent his signature style of simplistic cuts and minimal but flawless detailing.
Speaking at the launch, Purnima Lamba – Head of Innovation at Lakmé said, “This season we are infusing the magic of color and light into summer with the Lakmé Absolute Illusion range. The cool metallic shades spell mystery with each stroke. The Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Eyeshadow monos are an absolute must-have for every make-up enthusiast. We look forward to a spellbinding finale with Rajesh Pratap Singh’s interpretation of Illusion in his unique texture”

Commenting on the launch, Rajesh Pratap Singh said, “This is the first time I have associated with Lakmé Fashion Week and I am honored to showcase my designs on this platform as the Grand Finale Designer for LFW SR 2014.The collection is inspired by Lakmé statement of Illusion and will be a grand showcase of dual texture, modernistic style and metallic colors.”
Speaking on the occasion of the launch, celebrity make-up artist and Lakmé expert, Daniel Bauer said “With the Lakmé Absolute Illusion make-up range, Lakmé brings yet another International beauty trend to the Indian market. It’s an honour to be yet again asked to create the LFW statement looks – for this season we have created the looks with Kareena Kapoor; they embody mystery and allure with just a sprinkle of shimmer. The metallic bold hues in dual tones give the ultimate shine and finish, making it a creative delight for any make-up artist. We believe metallic eyes will be the big beauty trend for the upcoming months “.
The products will hit stores across India from March 21st 2014 onwards with Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Pearl Eyeshadow priced at Rs.750 and Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Nails priced at Rs.200.

Will be available from March 21st onwards at all outlets..

Win 5 Eye Shadows from Madison Street Beauty

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Win 5 Eye Shadows from Madison Street Beauty

About Madison Street Beauty: At Madison Street Beauty we’re passionate about offering all natural products. Check out our line of eye shadows, foundation, blush, bronzers, concealers, nail polish, lip balms and more.

Madison Street Beauty was founded to provide environmentally friendly products with all natural and vegan cosmetics. Founded in 2011 from humble beginnings, we have quickly become an indie beauty favorite online. Our goal is to make finding natural products as easy and as affordable as possible while providing the highest standards of customer service. Our dedication to conservation extends throughout our business so you won’t find needless and wastefully extravagant packaging or damaging, chemically filled products being marketed aggressively in an inefficient and ecologically harmful way. We want to put a stop to that and show people that you don’t have to pay the earth to get the highest quality products that don’t hurt you or the environment.
We pride ourselves on our reputation and feedback and want nothing more than for every single customer to have a happy experience and try out all natural alternatives. We are also proud to say that everything we sell is made by hand right here in the USA from our location in Las Vegas.
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I got these five..Belgian Truffle, Golden Olive, Nude Shimmer, Cherry Blossom and Moroccan Bronze eyeshadows..

These come in a nice jar with a sifter and 5 holes..just perfect to dispense the quantity needed..

These are super pigmented..all these swatches are only one swipe ! And stay quite long even without a primer..

These are soo beautiful and gorgeous !! Love each and every shade !
T-B: Cherry Blossom, Belgian Truffle, Nude Shimmer
T-B: Nude Shimmer, Golden Olive, Moroccan Bronze

Belgian Truffle: A matte light milky brown..good for blending in the crease.
Golden Olive: Gold and olive green duochrome
Nude Shimmer: Shimmer brown champagne
Cherry Blossom: A beautiful lilac pink and gold duochrome..quite unique and a striker !
Moroccan Bronze: Bright True Bronze
And one of you gets to win any 5 eye shadows of your choice..Check all the shades HERE
What you need to do ?
Follow the mandatory rules in the Rafflecopter..and some optional ones for more points..

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It starts today..and ends after 2 weeks on 31st January 2013. Open Internationally.
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Revlon ColorStay ShadowLinks – Customize Your Palette

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Revlon ColorStay® ShadowLinks

Mix & Match to Customize Your Palette

Mix. Match. Click. With new Revlon ColorStay® ShadowLinks, now you can create your own customized palette of possibilities. Each individual eye shadow easily snaps together to create your own unique combination every time. Choose from an array of 30 shades with rich color pay-off, in a variety of finishes from soft matte to satin to high sparkle.

The Revlon ColorStay® ShadowLinks shade range includes Neutrals, Pinks/Plums, Blues/Grays, Greens/Golds and Browns/Blacks. Revlon suggests starting your custom palette by picking your favorite color, adding a light shade to highlight and finishing with a deeper shade to define. Create a neutral and pink palette for day, then click-in a fun green or gold for night – whatever you choose, it’s yours – now you can change your look. In a click!

FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:

20 shades of clickable, customizable mix and match colors;
Unique packaging easily snaps together to create your own customizable palette;
Rich color pay-off in a variety of finishes from soft matte to satin to high sparkle;
All-day wear.

20 SHADES:
Bone, Oyster, Sand, Taupe, Candy, Lilac, Plum, Egg plant, Seafoam, Periwinkle, Peacock, Gun metal, Lime, Khaki, Gold, Melon, Silver, Copper, Java, Onyx

RETAIL PRICE: INR180 (Tentative)

AVAILABILITY: January 2014

I am loving the sound and look of sand, taupe, plum, egg plant, khaki, gun metal, etc..

Is’nt this idea fun and exciting ? We can finally select our own colors and make our own palette..if we do not like a particular color or pigmentation of a color from a quad, its no more an issue..make your own duo or trio or quad ! 😀

Glamorous 12 Color Eye Shadow Palette ‘St. Tropez’ Review, Swatches, EOTD

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Glamorous 12 Color Eye Shadow Palette ‘St. Tropez’- Swatches, Review& EOTD

Review by Lee

Hi Girls,

Today I’m going to review a 12 eyeshadow palette which super super affordable from a brand called Glamorous. I got it in the shade ‘St. Tropez’ and lets start with the review

Product Description
Glamorous 12 Color Eye Shadow is the perfect way to try out that hot new look! Each palette has four exciting color schemes and is offered in a variety of combinations. Our eye shadow is specifically designed for every woman’s unique skin complexity. Applicator included for on-the-go touchups.

Price: $6 for 10gms

Packaging

The palette comes in a rectangular plastic packaging with a transparent lid on top. Inside it contains 12 eyshadows with a double ended sponge applicator. The applicator is pretty ‘meh’ but it is good enough to be used for touch ups. The packaging does feel a little flimsy but shuts tightly so you can easily carry it in your purse

Texture & Shades

The texture of the eyeshadows is pretty much a mixed bad. The darker color are very soft and smooth while the lighter shades are a very hard and gritty. Its hard to get enough product on the brush to apply it so I’m not at all happy with the texture.

The palette contains a gorgeous array of shades from pretty neutrals to pinks, purples and light blues. You can easily create a complete eyemakeup look as it has lid colors, darker crease shades as well as highlighting shades

Pigmentation & Staying Power

Oh God! The pigmentation of these is absolutely terrible. The swatches you see in the pic are the result of hard labour of swatching them again and again! :p I think I must’ve swiped them 5-6 times to make them show up on my skin. Only the orange and purples are decently pigmented but the rest just do not show up!These do have better pigmentation with a base underneath but it still requires alot of effort to work with these.

It also lacks in staying power which is such a huge bummer coz I really liked the shades in this palette. It stays put for 2-3 hours after which it totally vanishes. I have’nt applied these without a base because umm they just don’t show up :p

Pros

1)Has a nice variety of shades
2)Comes with a sponge applicator easing touch ups
3)Super Cheap

Cons
1)Gritty and hard texture
2)Bad Pigmentation
3)Bad Staying Power

Recommended? Umm no! Sure the palette is very cheap but it is very hard to work with. It pretty much lacks in all aspects and I can’t recommend this at all.

Editor’s note: Ooo..sad that its lacks in pigmentation and staying power..the shades are gorgeous and it would have been an awesome palette if pigmented..but loved your EOTD !

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Win 88 Colors Warm Eyeshadow Palette !

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Win 88 Colors Warm Eyeshadow Palette !

About Tmart: Tmart.com has orientated itself as a leading e-marketplace in the consumer electronics products industry, by offering customers with wide and better product selection, competitive price, superior pre-sale and after-sale services, and an efficient e-procurement platform to streamline the purchasing process.

Tmart.com always pursues its on-going commitment “In an effort to provide our customers with the most innovative and efficient way to search and purchase the highest quality products in the most cost effective way.”

Tmart.com provides a majority of well-known products for individuals and businesses of all size. With a wide selection of products at a low price, we have been universally recognized for our honesty, high efficiency and comprehensive service and built long-termed relationship with many companies. Meanwhile, Tmart.com is the best source for everything you want. Tmart.com store provides cool gadgets, cell phones, consumer electronics, LED flashlight, car accessories, phones accessories, computer accessories, games accessories, holiday gifts and security camera.

With low price, worldwide free shipping and superior customer service, Tmart.com is determined to exceed the expectations of every customer that visits its website.

I got this pretty blue metal gold toe tip suede flats…I am loving them..would be wearing them in an OOTD soon..these are super comfy…I received them in around 15 days..

I loved the no. of items Tmart.com has..and they also have free shipping all over the world..with the low prices and free shipping and so many things to choose from, its one of the amazing sites you can add to your list !

For you all..I wanted something related to makeup..I already have this type of 88 colors warm eyeshadow palette (see HERE). I love it..its my absolute favorite and has some amazing warm shades..perfect for our Indian skin tones..

So one of you gets a chance to win this 88 Color Warm Eyeshadow Professional Palette..

You need to follow all mandatory rules in order to qualify..fill in the Rafflecopter below..

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The giveaway start today and ends on 14th December. Internationally open.

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Lakmé launches Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist

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Add Drama to your eyes this season!

Lakmé launches Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist range of eye make-up

This festive season, accentuate your best features with Lakmé’s new range of dramatic make-up. Be it stylish soirees or a simple occasion to celebrate, the chic collection comprising of the very unique and smooth Lakmé Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Crayon and Lakmé Absolute DramaStylist Shadow Duos will ensure you have a smooth transition into the festive mood.

Adding to its list of innovative, world-class make-up, Lakmé launches the very exciting Lakmé Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Crayon, designed to deliver high colour payoff and professional finish. The cutting edge technology behind the product ensures that it glides smoothly and can be worn both as an eyeshadow or an eyeliner. This unique eyewear is easy to use and comes with a smudgeproof and creaseproof formula for those dramatic eyes.

The product is priced at Rs. 750/- and is available in eight shades including White,Turquoise, Purple, Olive, Pink, Bronze, Grey and Blue

Lakmé Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Duos come with an incredible oil-powder formulation that delivers high colour pay off with intense shading. Crafted for the woman who wants to dramatize her eyes with colour, this professional finish, wet-dry shadow is the right option.

The Shadow Duos comes with a fantastic dual application feature which allows you to use the shadow both wet and dry application.

The dry application is the perfect pick to accentuate the eyes with its superior blending quality and velvety smoothness. The versatality of the product also allows it to be used in wet format to create a bold rich look to go with the festive season!

The product is priced at Rs. 650/- and is available in four perfectly coordinated shades named – Pink Wink, Blue Shadow, Purple Haze, Lime Time.

Speaking at the launch, Arun Srinivas,Vice President,Skincare & Make-up, HUL said, “The trend statement for this festive season is about rich, royal colors. Perfectly timed to compliment the festive season, Lakmé has launched the Lakmé Absolute Drama Stylist range of eye makeup that provides world class professional finish and helps the evolved Indian consumer to elevate her drama quotient this season.”

Do you have an eye for drama? Then be sure to pick up this new range of Lakmé products across outlets in India.

It just takes a few steps to make your eyes dramatic this season!

How to apply the Absolute Drama Stylist Crayon:

Step 1:Pick from the gorgeous line up of eight shades of crayon eye shadow which matches your festive ensemble
Step 2:Apply the shadow directly with the pencil tip onto the eye lid.
Step 3:  Since the crayon comes with a quick dry formula, smudge the color quickly on the eye lids

Tip:Can also be applied as a liner

How to apply Absolute Drama Stylist Shadow Duos:

Step 1:Choose from a palette of pink wine, blue shadow, purple haze to match your ensemble
Step 2:The lighter shade can be applied as a base on the lid with the applicator.
Step 3:The dark shade can be applied and the two colours can be perfectly blended to create a dramatic look
Step 4: Accentuate the look with applying Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal
Step 5:For a wet application, damp the applicator and swipe the required amount of colour

Tip:Go subtle by day and dramatic by night with this wet and dry eye shadow!

I am loving the look of the crayons..especially Bronze..and the Purple Haze Duo..

What do you like ?

Haul: Stila, theBalm, La Roche-Posay, EOS

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Haul: Stila, theBalm, La Roche-Posay, EOS

Hey everyone,

I am back with a haul after a long time ! My cousin was coming from the US and I always order stuff from Apothica and get it delivered at his place. (Cashing on the free shipping within US :p)

This time I ordered Stila In the Light Palette, theBalm Stainiac in Prom Queen, La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, EOS Lip Balms in Strawberry Sorbet and Summer Fruit and Styli Style Line and Seal 24H Eye Pencil in Bronze.

Stila In the Light Palette is my fav of the lot. Its a collection of Stila’s award-winning eye shadows in wearable, neutral shades for every skin tone that can be worn wet or dry and comes with Stila Smudge Stick in Damsel, a matte brown shade. Comes with a lookbook which has 4-5 different looks from day to night. I feel many of the shades are quite similar to the ones in UD Naked Palette.

theBalm Stainiac is a lip and Cheek Stain..Prom Queen is a pretty strawberry red tint.

La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water…wanted to try from a long time and EOS lip balms too.

Styli Style Line and Seal eye pencil in Bronze..heard the brand first time..but read good reviews that it really does stay put whole day.

Whats your favorite ?

Maxfactor Burnt Bark: MAC Satin Taupe Dupe ?

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Maxfactor Earth Spirits Eye Shadow 107 Burnt Bark: MAC Satin Taupe Dupe ?

What the Company claims: From Soft Earth Tones To Dramatic Bold Fashion Shades This Silky Eye Shadow Is The Ultimate Everyday Eye Accessory.

Earth Spirits’ Micro Colour Pigments Prevent Colours From Fading – In Shades For All Occasions.
So Versatile, Top Make-Up Artists Use It As An Eye Liner
Micro Colour Pigments Keep Colours Bright
Available In A Wide Variety Of Colours For Day Or Night

TOP TIPS FOR HOW TO APPLY:
1. Transfer the eye shadow to the back of your hand with a brush before applying.
2. Always apply shadow in small amounts and blend, blend, blend.
3. Apply light shadow from lash to brow and a medium shade to the crease and outer corner of your eye.
4. Finish with the palest colour beneath your brow and on the inner corner of your eye.

Shades Available : 13

  • 101 Pale Pebble
  • 102 Almond
  • 107 Burnt Bark
  • 108 Inca Bronze
  • 110 Onyx
  • 112 Stormy Blue
  • 113 Olive Leaf
  • 122 Lush Lilac
  • 124 Modernistic Pink
  • 128 Passionate Plum
  • 129 Angel Eyes
  • 131 Ultra Aqua
  • 132 Aqua Blue

MRP: Rs. 375/- for 4g



It comes in a normal round packaging with a transparent plastic lid..no mirror or applicator. Its a huge pan compared to other eyeshadows….4g is a huge qty..I think by far the biggest eyeshadow I have in my stash.


I got the shade 107 Burnt Bark coz its supposed to be MAC Satin Taupe Dupe 😀 I love taupes..and this is one amazing satin finish taupe..perfect shade for everyday neutral eyes…and almost 95% close to MAC Satin Taupe eyeshadow.



It stays for 5-6 hours and longer with a primer..and is super smooth in texture..and has no fall outs..this swatch is just one swipe.



Pros:

1. Super huge qty..4g
2. Comes in 13 shades and different finishes..from matte to pearl.
3. Dupe of MAC Satin Taupe.
4. Economical.
5. Well pigmented.
6. Stays for 5-6 hours and longer with a primer.

Cons:

1. Plastic packaging is kinda ok.
2. Not easily available.

Overall I love this color..coz I get a MAC dupe which is equally good with more the qty at 1/3rd the price..I know Inglot has dupes..but that would be a separate refill and this has more qty too..and also Inglot Pearl 402 which is supposed to be a MAC Satin Taupe dupe does not have that purple undertones which Satin Taupe and Burnt Bark have. This one is much more closer..Highly recommend !

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 Maxfactor Earth Spirits Eyeshadows ?

New Clinique All About Shadow

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Lavish Lids with Intense Colour and Long Wear.

New Clinique All About Shadow

Women want eye colour with pop that takes seconds to apply, but lasts all day without fading away. Introducing All About Shadow, a dramatic new offering from Clinique.

Black Honey

Form and function provide a rich colour payoff in a single stroke.
A luxurious new eye shadow in a rich creamy formula, All About Shadow delivers high density pigment and intense colour payoff in a single smooth stroke with long-wearing benefits.  Special Fusion Layering and Variable Milling technologies create a lush, creamy application that makes lids appear smoother while delivering rich, true-colour intensity.

A blend of good-for-your-skin ingredients including Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter and Vitamin E creates the ultimate creamy and silky powder texture. The smooth formula glides on easily and stays put throughout the day. Available in all finishes, from soft matte to high shimmer, All About Shadow is offered in singles, duos and quads. Eye shadow looks from day to night and natural to bold can now be easily achieved.

Like Mink

An inspiring palette of colours that wow.
Available in a broad range of on-trend colours ranging from Nudes, Goldens to Greens, Pinks, and Blues and Violets, All About Shadow offers options for every age, skin tone and style.

Singles: Applied in a variety of ways, from a wash of colour all over lids, or layered with other shades to create a truly customized look.

Duos: Two complimentary light and deep shades paired together for application made easy. Apply a single shade all over the lid, or add the deeper shade in the crease to create a smoky look.

Going Steady
Jenna’s Essentials

Quads: A gorgeous grouping of four hues offers the most versatile and dramatic look. The silver compact includes application instructions making it easy to achieve a variety of looks from subtle daytime to dynamic evening.

To add more intensity to any eye look, Clinique’s top-selling Quickliner for Eyes Intense builds definition while lasting from day to night. This ultimate eye liner provides non-fading, long-wearing colour with a smooth, liquid-liner-like payoff that sets for 12 hours.  Available in three six new shades; Intense Truffle, Intense Peridot and Intense Peacock.

Details:
Clinique’s new All About Shadow is ophthalmologist tested and safe to use on even the most sensitive skin and eyes.

Available at Clinique stores in India from September 2013 onwards.
All About Shadow Singles                             INR 1,320/-
All About Shadow Duos                                INR 1,650/-
All About Shadow Quad                                INR 2,150/-

I love Black Honey, At Dusk in Singles, Like Link, Sand Dunes in Duos and Going Steady, Jenna’s Essentials in the Quads…

Which are your favorites ?