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Illamasqua Eye Shadows Review, Swatches

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Illamasqua Eye Shadows Burst, Sex Review, Swatches


I had mentioned about the Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism Collection here. Burst and Sex Eye Shadows are a part of the Human Fundamentalism Collection.
Illamasqua Eye Shadows Burst, Sex Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Each of these glorious colours makes a statement that is as individual as you are. Highly pigmented, prepare for an intensity that’s not just colour-true but extremely long-lasting. Experiment and be bold.

NET WT. 2g 0.07 OZ.

MRP: £15.50

Artist’s Tip: Use a long bristle brush for blending and a shorter bristle brush for precise colour placement. Mix Powder Eye Shadow with Sealing Gel for colour-intensification, and apply with an Angled Eye Liner Brush for unlimited eye liner opportunities. They can also double up as blushers or contours, whilst shimmer textures can be used as a highlighter on the eyes, face and body.

Ingredients: TALC, DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH, MICA, AQUA (WATER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-150, PHENOXYETHANOL, RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL),CETEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-26, SILICA, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE, CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX), CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), PROPYLPARABEN, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDU (MINERAL OIL), CETYL ALCOHOL, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AND MAY CONTAIN: [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CARMINE CI 75470, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 40 LAKE CI 16035, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77288, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN CI 77289] (EU EXCLUSIVE SHADES MAY CONTAIN: CI 12085, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 15985, CI 73015, CI 45410, CI 77266) MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOUR ADDITIVE. STOP USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

Other shades from this collection:

  • Cancan (Lilac Purple) 
  • Pivot (Yellow Green) 
  • Vernau (Yellow Ochre)
  • Obsidian (Rich Black)

They come in a trademark Illamasqua square black packaging..they do not come with a mirror or brush.

Burst is described as Blue Green and Sex as Pure White, Matte Finish.

They are quite smooth and well formed in texture..and not powdery…but they work well when patted..though they blend nicely..blending has to be done carefully and slowly.

Burst is definitely more pigmented and quite rich..I love this bluish green shade..kinda teal..the photos do not do justice to it..they are catching only the blue color..the greenish hue is not evident in pictures. And Sex is a plain white matte..good for highlight and inner corners especially when you use shimmery eye shadows…this also works nice as a base for soft colors to show up.

The swatches are just 2 swipes..these are quite pigmented..and stay well without creasing or fading…especially Burst.. its super pigmented.

Pros:

1. Very pigmented.
2. Smooth and well formed texture.
3. Stays put the whole day.
4. I like the black square packaging it has.
5. 2g would last really long.
6. Does not crease or fade.
7. Can be used as an eyeliner too..the Burst shade would look pretty good.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue..though Illamasqua has sales every now and then..and also has Free Shipping offers often.
2. Expensive.
3. Blending has to be done carefully.

Overall I quite like them..the texture and pigmentation is pretty good..especially of the darker shades. I would totally recommend Illamasqua Eye Shadows..but since they are a little expensive..I guess it should be bought together when there is an offer going on..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

Beauty UK Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette Smoke Screen Swatches

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Beauty UK Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette No. 3 Smoke Screen 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/-)

Shades Available:

Ingredients:

I have reviewed the Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette in No. 2 Amazon here. You can read the whole review there. Disco has pop of bright colors, Amazon is brown based..and Smoke Screen is a blend of blues and blacks..perfect for smokey eyes..

If you love smokey eyes..you should definitely check out Smoke Screen.

This eye shadow and eye liner collection palette 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. I love these palettes for being so travel friendly and compact.

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 darker and glossier than the one in the Amazon Palette and the blue is nicely pigmented too..these cream liners are water proof and stay around 6-7 hours on the lids.

Top Row has metallic grey with blue shimmer, metallic ash gray and shimmery white

Bottom Row has metallic denim blue, bluish gray with blue shimmer and metallic black with some silver shimmer

Cream liners are matte deep navy blue and matte glossy black

Check out the whole review here

Overall I quite love this palette..it is super handy..and you get all the smokey shades with gel liners and a brush in one palette..and at this price..definitely a steal ! Must have..

You can buy it here. Its a perfect gift too ! Surely recommended.

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

EOTD- Soft Romantic Pink

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EOTD- Soft Romantic Pink for Valentine’s Day


Well with Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I thought of doing a soft romantic pink look 😀

Let me know if you liked it..

This is super easy peasy..here are the products used..

I used the ultra violet (marked 1) from the Konad Eye Shadow Trio in Romantic Lady on the lid..and the soft brown (marked 2) from Chai Latte in the crease and blended in with it..and the white (marked 3) from the trio as highlight for the brow bone and in the inner corner..Maybelline Colossal Kajal on the waterline..used Faces Eye Pencil in Navy Blue on the upper lash line and flicked it a little at the outside..joined it at the lower lash line and took it half way..curled lashes and finished with Illamasqua Raven Masquara.

Is’nt it super easy..nice subtle look for a romantic date ?

You like ?

Faces Glam On Duo Eye Shadow Review, Swatches

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Faces Glam On Duo Eye Shadow 14 Smoky Look Review, Swatches



What the Company claims: Advanced long-wear with powdery texture and crease-proof formula, is all what it takes to define Faces Glam On duo Eye Shadow. Designed as two lovely pools of color and packed along with two-sided applicator, it is easy to apply and can easily blend along with other colors.

Leaves you with those enchantingly dreamy eyes!



MRP: Rs. 399/- for 4g

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Methyl Paraben, Bismuth, Oxy Chloride, Phenyl Trimethicone

Shades available:

  • 12- Forest Mauve
  • 14- Smoky Look
  • 11- Pink Orchid
  • 16- Amethyst
  • 13- Mystic Blue

The duo I am reviewing is 14 Smoky Look..both eye shadows are 2g each..this comes with a mirror too..along with a sponge applicator..and surprisingly..these shadows work well with the sponge applicator too..

I found them better in texture and staying power than the Mono Eye shadow..may be coz these shades are darker and have a matte finish and not the metallic finish like the Oceanic one. These are not powdery..quite smooth and stay on well too..

The shades are a deep sea blue and a bluish gray..not the everyday colors..these are a little cool toned and need other shades to blend with.

For me personally..these two shades look good separately but not together..and since both are from the blue family..they kind of mix and do not stand out as two separate colors ! Ya if the grey is used as a base…the blue does stand out but not the other way round..

Pros:

1. Quite smooth in texture.
2. No fall out or creasing.
3. Stay for a good 6-7 hours.
4. The shades are quite pigmented even without a primer.
5. Come with a mirror and a sponge tip applicator which does work well with these.
6. Travel friendly.
7. Economical
8. Five duos to choose from.

Cons:

1. Both these shades did not work together for me..especially with blue as the base..but they are quite individually.
2. Faces is not available everywhere.

No other cons as such with these..I quite liked these shadows..in fact these colors I found better in texture than even the Mono Eye Shadows from this range.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

New Rouge Bunny Rouge Long-lasting Eye Shadow

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New Rouge Bunny Rouge Long-lasting Eye Shadow

NEW COLOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
for our Long-lasting Matt Eye Shadow collection
WHEN BIRDS ARE SINGING…
Sweet Dust Seriema (Semi-opaque cool dusty mauve taupe)
Bashful Flamingo (Semi-opaque pale powder-pink, looking ultra natural and fresh on the eye)

Discover a new powder Eye Shadow with an astonishing lightweight, creamy touch and unprecedented adherence. This formula maintains second skin effect and has extended 8-hour wear that will stay perfect and look freshly applied all day. Orange-derived Flavonoid improves blood microcirculation, enhances luminosity and serves as a free radicals scavenger.
Six colours available.

Application and use:
Create your personal classic look by choosing one of our Long-lasting Eye Shadows. Apply dry with our RBR Applicator (# 015) and then blend the eye shadow with the RBR Shading Brushes (i.e. # 003, # 005 and # 011).
Buff with the fingertips for a more opaque look.
Use a darker or contrasting shade, damp, with our RBR Eyeliner Brush (# 008) as a liquid liner, either alone or over the RBR Eye Khol for a myriad of colours.
For a smudge-proof eyelid line use PRELUDE IN THE CLOUDS Aqua Primer and mix it with your favourite eye shadow and apply with RBR Eyeliner Brush (# 008).

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.

    Faces Glam On Eye Shadow Mono Review,Swatches

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    Faces Glam On Eye Shadow Mono 2 Oceanic Review,Swatches

    What the Company claims: Embellish your eyes with Faces shimmery trail of color. Advanced long-wear with powdery texture and crease-proof formula, is all what it takes to define Faces Glam On Mono Eye Shadow. Designed as a single cute pool of color, it is easy to apply and can easily blend along with other colors.

    Leaves you with those enchantingly dreamy eyes!

    Recommended for
    Skin Type – All Skin Types
    Coverage – Sheer / Light
    Finish – Natural

    All FACES products are hypo-allergenic, not tested on animals & meet the highest EU & North American Standards.

    MRP: Rs. 249/- for 2g

    Shades available:

    • 1- Ruby Quartz
    • 2- Oceanic
    • 3- Mushy Mauve
    • 4- Sun Glow
    • 5- Pink Sequin
    • 6- Pure Gold
    Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Methyl Paraben, Bismuth, Oxy Chloride, Phenyl Trimethicone
    Faces Glam On Mono Eye shadow is a part of the new Glam On Range..there are other 4-5 shades too in this mono form.

    I quite liked the small cute packaging..and the click open button..but it does not come with a mirror or brush.

    Oceanic is a khaki sea green with a metallic finish.

    Pros:

    1. Small handy packaging.
    2. Pigmented enough.
    3. Satin finish and does not have fall out.
    4. Pink Sequin and Pure Gold are pretty shades too..good for Indian wear.
    5. Works well for the lower lash line too…I like using it more that way.
    6. Does not crease.
    7. Would last long…its bigger in size than the normal eye shadows.

    Cons:

    1. Staying power is ok..stays for 3-4 hours without a base and 5-6 hours with a base.
    2. I think it should have been priced around Rs. 175/- or 200/-

    Overall its a decent eye shadow..you can try a particular shade if you were looking for it and find it in this range.

    Rating:

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

    Overall Rating: 3.5/5

    Would I buy it again: May be..the Pink Sequin or Pure Gold

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

    Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadow Review, Swatches

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    Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadow 07 Review, Swatches

    What the Company claims:  It is Made from 87% mineral pigments, precisely measured and selected, intense is highly concentrated for 2 x more coverage than a classic eyeshadow in one single application.

    > Our iconic eyeshadows have been women’s beauty favourite for almost 150 years.

    > The formula is manufactured using Bourjois’ unique baking process for radiant colour, silky textures and perfect blending.

    > Intense is made up from mineral pigments.It is hypoallergenic, paraben- and fragrance-free and suitable for contact lens wearers.

    > It lasts for up to 16 hours.

    MRP: Rs. 410/- for 1g (Rs. 369/- on Stylecraze)

    Shades Available:

    • Extrait 06- Deep Blue
    • Extrait 09- Brown Black
    • Extrait 02- Light Beige with silver shimmer
    • Extrait 04- Deep Purple
    • Extrait 05- Deep Green
    • Extrait 07- Khaki bluish grey
    • Extrait 08- Brown with golden shimmer
    • Extrait 10- Rich matte black
    • Extrait 03- Pink Beige with silver shimmer
    • Extrait 01- Olive green gold

    Essential shades- to illuminate and sculpt the eyes: 01,02,03,09,10
    Dramatic shades- to intensify the eyes: 04,05,06,07,08

    Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadows are small round baked eye shadows..though the quantity is 1g..we can see that the product would last forever. These have a small round cute packaging and come with a mirror inside..the cap is magnetic click through and very easy to open or close.

    These are quite pigmented ! One swipe would give you the desired color without any base and these last the whole day without any creasing..they just fade a little by the end of the day which is obvious..but the staying power is commendable..and with a base..they stay more intense.
    07 appears as a khaki grey with golden flecks in the pot..but comes up as a bluish grey when swatched on hand..and the shade is much more intense when used wet. The best part about these eye shadows is that they can be used both wet and dry and even as an eye liner..and the part where you dip a wet brush does not change in texture as in some of the baked eye shadows.
    I am so in love with this shade..I love doing smokey eyes with this..not too intense for everyday as black and yet smokey and perfect !
    T-Dry B-Wet

    Here are the swatches..dry and wet without any base..the color is more intense with an eye shadow base..

    T-Dry B-Wet

    Pros:

    1. Love how pigmented these are !
    2. The texture is so smooth..not chalky like.
    3. Stays put the whole day without creasing.
    4. All the shades have some shimmer..but the darker shades do not have fall out…the lighter ones like 02,03 which have silver shimmer may have a little fall out problem.
    5. Hypoallergenic and paraben and fragrance free.
    6. Can be used both wet and dry..the color comes out quite intense when wet.
    7. The area where a wet brush is dipped does not change in texture as in most of the eye shadows.
    8. Though the quantity is 1g, it would last a lifetime.
    9. Since its a baked formula, it would have a longer shelf life.
    10. These are small and handy..can be easily carried around and come with a mirror too..but they do not have a brush along.
    11. I loved all the 10 shades in this range ! The colors are quiet wearable and nice.

    Cons:

    1. I feel these should have been priced around Rs. 350/-
    2. Some lighter shades would silver shimmer might have a fall out problem.

    Other than that I don’t think I found any cons..these are damn nice and definitely a must have..and if you love smokey eyes..04,05,06,07,09,10 are surely worth checking out !

    Bourjois Ombre Stretch Eye Shadows cost Rs. 525/- and these I guess are much better texture and pigmentation wise.

    Rating:

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

    Overall Rating: 4.25/5

    Would I buy it again: Any doubts?!

    Have you tried the Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadows Yet ? Your favorite ?

    Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24Hr Cream Gel Shadows

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    Maybelline recently launched 24 hr cream gel shadows in US..they look super nice..quite similar to MAC Paint Pots…they do not crease for 10 hours ! And are available in 10 shades…this acts excellent as a base too..and so perfect for a dash of color on eyes when in hurry !

    Dare to wear our longest-lasting shadow.
    Our ink technology creates super-saturated color.
    Cream gel smoothes on for vibrant color that does not fade.

    Product Details
    Why You’ll Love It

    Dare to wear 24HR shadow.
    • Ink technology creates 24HR wear shadow for our most intense, long-lasting color saturation
    • Cream formula glides on without creasing and keeps color vibrant
    • Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
    For Best Results

    High impact look:
    Illuminate. With fingertips, sweep all over eye from inner corner and work outwards. For added drama, darken as desired.
    They are launched in the US…and I soo want them to launch these here..in fact all of us do..right ?

    They never launched the Fit Me Range here..and many other stuff..as they have finally launched the BB cream now..I so hope they bring colored gel liners and these long lasting cream shadows next !!

    Are you listening Maybelline ??

    myface Blingtone Eye Shadows Review,Swatches

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    myface.cosmetics Blingtone Eye Shadows Review,Swatches


    What the Company claims:

    Raspberry Sorbet: She always stood out in a crowd without ever even trying. You’d think that she put a lot of time and effort into her look, but that simply wasn’t the case. She just knew that the magic was in the details, the little touches that made a big difference. Which is why she loved ‘ raspberry beret’ on her eyes; a subtle burst of rich, icy colour that demanded to be noticed and refused to be overlooked.

    Purple Haze: After meeting her once, he was charmed…he was taken in by everything about her…but above all, it was impossible for him to forget her eyes – a rich layer of pearl over a delicate wash of sugary purple that was shimmery, sparkling and simply spell-binding.

    Available in 15 shades

    MRP: £ 9.99

    myface.cosmetics is quite popular and widely available in UK and US..blingtone eye shadows and matching blingtone nail chromes are their latest launch and the thing which has become quiet a hit with everyone !

    They come in this transparent flip cap packaging..I found it quiet cute..though it does not come with a brush or mirror.

    These blingtone eye shadows though shimmery do not have a fall out problem as they are claimed to be made from crushed pearl and pigments. They do not crease and their staying power is quiet good too..the colors are quiet intense..even without a base.

    Raspberry Beret is a baby pink with silver reflects and a frost finish..Purple Haze is a lilac purple with silver reflects.

    T-Purple Haze B- Raspberry Beret

    Pros:

    1. Love the silky texture of the shadows.
    2. Blingy and shimmery..perfect night time shadows.
    3. Though these are shimmery there is no fall out.
    4. Do not crease.
    5. Staying power is quiet good.
    6. Decently pigmented even without a base.
    7. Can be used both wet and dry.
    8. These are quiet big in size compared to other shadows..so would last forever.
    9. Have a shelf life of 36 months.

    Cons:

    1. These are little expensive for a single shadow.
    2. Since these are shimmery..they would look a little OTT during day time…so the use is restricted to night time.
    3. Not available here.

    Overall I quiet love the texture and effect..and also the staying power..these are quiet good. I quiet liked the shades Black Ice, Spicey and Morrocco too.

    They have a New Year offer going on till 31st January 2012 where you get a blingtone Pink Champagne eye shadow free with any £15 purchase.

    Rating:

    Quality: 4.5/5
    Value for money: 3.75/5
    Availability: 3/5

    Overall Rating: 3.75/5

    Would I buy it again: Umm..May be..

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