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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.

Lakme Launches Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints

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Lakmé makes you go POP this summerLaunches the limited edition Absolute POP TINTS in lip and nail colours

Announces Pop Tints as the Grand Finale theme for LFW SR 2013

Lakmé, India’s iconic beauty brand is known to innovate continuously and add new products to its repertoire across cosmetics, salon services and skin care. This summer Lakmé brings you a vivacious collection of colour tints to make your lips and nails ‘pop’ in true diva style. The Lakmé Absolute POP TINT collection is a kaleidoscope of bright and happy colours, which captures the spirit and exuberance of the contemporary Indian woman. Turning up the heat a few degrees, bold hues of neons, sorbets and jellies from this limited edition collection represent the style statement for spring/summer 2013 internationally.

Drawing inspiration from this collection, designer Namrata Joshipura will bring these colours to life, taking Pop Tints from skin to silhouette as she presents the grand finale show at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013. Style diva Kareena Kapoor is sure to turn heads as Joshipura’s showstopper.

Lakmé Absolute POP TINTS, a high performance make-up range, consists of lip tints in shades of summer, including bright orange, vivacious pink and flaming red for that amazing “read-my-lips” pout and nail tints in pastel tones of blue, green and carrot.


Speaking at the launch, Purnima Lamba, Head-Innovations, Lakmé said, “Pop Tints are in line with this summer’s colour trends across international runways and we at Lakmé are thrilled to bring the next big fashion statement to India at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013. We are excited to have Namrata Joshipura who will make a bold Lakmé trend statement by using a pop tinted palette for her grand finale collection.”

L-R_Pernia Qureshi, Namrata Joshipura and Purnima Lamba

Speaking about her collection, Namrata Joshipura, Grand Finale designer for LFW SR 2013 said, “For me, colors play an important role in adding youthful vivacity to the overall look. My show collection pays homage to the contemporary woman, inspired by Lakme’s new trend statement and interpreted through the Lakmé Absolute international collection of Pop Tints. This is a collection which explodes with attitude and will come to life on the ramp at this year’s grand finale of the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 2013.”

So get ready to immerse yourself in the surreal world of pop tints at the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 2013, an experience that will leave you awed and captivated by the magic of colours. The limited edition of Lakmé Absolute Pop Tints will hit the stores across India from May 2013 onwards.

Lip tints are priced at Rs.800/- and nail tints are priced at Rs.250/-

Are you excited to try the new Lakme Absolute Pop Tints ?

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.

3 Essential Oils That Are Extremely Healthy For You

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3 Essential Oils That Are Extremely Healthy For You
 
Three wonderfully healthful essential oils are peppermint, lavender and clove. These essential oils are power-packed with healthy properties. Peppermint essential oil is a favorite among those that need an extra boost of energy. Lavender essential oil can do so much more than relieve stress at the end of a long day. Clove oil, long used in dental offices, has many lesser-known health benefits too. Combining these three essential oils into a daily routine is a great way to boost one’s overall health.
 
 
Peppermint Essential Oil
 
Peppermint is an incredibly strong essential oil. It has extremely healthy benefits. Peppermint oil has shown great benefits for digestive ailments. Adding a few drops to a humidifier is perfect for colds and congestion. Peppermint essential oil contains menthol and can help soothe sore muscles. Peppermint essential oil is also known for its ability to aid in energy and alertness. Great care should be taken when using peppermint essential oil. If it is to be taken orally, a professional should be consulted. It is an incredibly strong essential oil. It should be food grade and a professional should be consulted regarding dosages.
 
Lavender Essential Oil
 
Lavender is an incredibly versatile essential oil. It has numerous healthy benefits. Lavender has been known to reduce tension and stress through aromatherapy. Its delightful fragrance is perfect for unwinding after a long day. In addition to the aromatherapy benefits, lavender essential oil has various health benefits. Lavender essential oil has also been used as a natural disinfectant for scalps and skin care. Many people report its ability to enhance blood circulation. Lavender oil has also been used to treat respiratory issues. As a pain reliever, lavender essential oil is wonderful for soothing muscle aches, rheumatism and minor sprains. Lavender is also used in association with treating various urinary problems. This versatile essential oil also increases intestinal motility and helps with indigestion, colic, diarrhea and vomiting. It would be foolish to go without this wonderful, healthy essential oil.

 
Clove Essential Oil
 
Clove essential oil has tremendous health benefits. It is known to have antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Clove oil has commonly been used in dental offices. It contains eugenol. It is an ingredient in many dental products and medications. Clove oil has also been helpful in wound care due to its antiseptic properties. Clove essential oil is well known to help with a variety of disorders. Clove oil can help with circulation, nausea, indigestion, earaches and even respiratory problems. Clove Oil also helps in healing acne.
 
Read more about essential oils HERE

Do you use essential oils ?

Maybelline BB Stick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Clear Glow Bright Benefit Stick Fawn Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Flawless, radient skin + 12hr shine control + 8 benefits in just 1 step!

1. Mineral clay formula guarantees 12hr shine control.

2. Contains Salicylic acid to manage combination & oily skin.

3. Provides a soft, matte and radiant finish.

4. Sweat-resistant and sebum – resistant formula leaves skin fresh all day.

5. Hides appearance of pores & imperfection.

6. Contains SPF 21/PA+++ that protects skin from sun damage.

7. Instantly evens skin tone.

8. Provides a power-light feel on skin.

Easy to use
Dermatologist Tested
Wont clog pores
Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin
ALLERGY TESTED
SUITABLE FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Price: Rs.250/- for 10g

How to use: Swipe BB Stick on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
Blend in an outward direction towards hairline and jawline using quick, short strokes.
Finally, you could also apply a little Kajal and Lip Balm for a great natural look.

Available in 2 shades:

1.Radiance (Fair)

2. Fawn (Medium)

Maybelline BB Stick comes in a swivel twist up packaging with a plastic cap..comes in 2 shades..Radiance for fairer skin tones and Fawn for medium to dark..Fawn is a little darker and yellower for me..Fawn would suit skin tones NC 40 and above..I have not checked out Radiance..so I am not sure how light it is..but I heard its ashy and does not have yellow undertones.

Thats the whole qty

It needs to be swiped around all over the face in 2-3 strokes..nose, forehead, area around the mouth, cheeks, jawline and neck..and blended using fingers in outward direction..either you can use it directly from the stick..or if you have acne prone skin or tend to share makeup, take it on your clean fingers and apply and blend away.

The first time I used this..I did not like it much..2nd day I liked it..3rd day I liked it even more..actually the longer time you wear this you will love it more..coz it keeps the skin matte and shine free..and gives a nice glowy effect and cuts the dullness from the face…plus gives decent coverage..and looks better after a few hours.

It gives medium coverage and covers redness, dark circles, etc well..but acne scars would need concealer above it..keeps the skin matte..mine is combination and I did not feel the need to use a powder or even touch up..coz skin looked the same and shine free..

It has SPF21 and Salicylic acid..so sun protection plus good for acne prone skin..it is so easy to carry anywhere..and use just with your fingers..

Here is it..unblended and blended..

Pros:

1. Gives medium coverage.
2. Easy to use and carry along.
3. Blends easily with fingers..and effortless to use anywhere.
4. Has SPF 21 PA+++
5. Keeps skin shine and oil free for 5-6 hours.
6. Stays all day long..and looks better by the end of the day.
7. Gives a nice glow to the skin and cuts out dullness from the face.
8. Salicylic acid helps heal acne..so good for acne prone skin too.
9. Reduces the appearance of pores.
10. Cost effective at Rs.250/- and 10g is a good qty too..this would last long..unlike the very less qty of the BB cream.

Cons:

1. Accentuates dry patches..dry skin would need a very heavy moisturiser before using this..
2. Radiance is light and Fawn is dark..most of us fall in between..there should have been minimum 4 shades launched in this.

Overall I quite liked this..I only need to use a good moisturiser underneath it..and I would have loved it more, if I had a shade that would have matched correctly..but nonetheless..it does blend in like second skin..but just a little yellower and darker.

I surely recommend this..if you around NC 40-42..this would quite suit you..and if you oily skinned..grab this now..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Maybelline BB Stick? Do you like it ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

SoulTree Rose & Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review

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SoulTree Indian Rose & Cooling Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review
What the Company claims: Organically cultivated Indian Rose known for its skin smoothening qualities is collected at dawn to make pure Rose water. It is then blended with the cooling extracts of Vetiver (Khus) and luscious Aloe to make this aromatic āyurvedic bath gel, a soap-free, soothing and skin toning cleanser. Complementing this blend are essential oils that add a soft floral note to your bath experience.

Use: While showering, use the gel with a natural loofah or a bath sponge and rinse. It is gentle enough for repeated and everyday use.

This shower gel is Free from SLS/SLES & Parabens

MRP: Rs.250/- for 200ml

BDIH Certified Natural Products
Natural origin ingredients
Free of Synthetic Preservatives, Colours or Fragrances
Free of Paraffins, silicones,
Recyclable Packaging
No Animal Testing

Ingredients: Aqua, Coco glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Vetiveriazizanoides (Khus)*, Hibiscus rosasinensis*, Aloe barbadensis*, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum,Onosmahispidum, Parfum**, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Citronellol**, Limonene**
*From Certified Organic Farms
**From Essential Oils

It comes in a slender plastic bottle with a flip cap..and the bottle can be pressed to remove the product..its a light brown hued thick transparent gel and lathers well with a loofah..though does not work with my Body Shop Bath Gloves 🙁 Same as the case with Auravedic body wash which was SLS free..I do not mind using a loofah for a chemical free natural option 😀

Smells amazinggg..the rose and vetiver combo is very cooling and refreshing..

Pros:

1. Smells amazing.
2. Free of parabens, silicones or any chemicals.
3. Does not dry out skin.
4. Convenient packaging.
5. Love the ingredients..especially the essential oils.
6. 200 ml lasts a long time..cost effective.

Cons:

1. Does not lather with my bath gloves 🙁
2. Available only online.

Overall I am loving this combo and the refreshing smell..only issue is its availability. Surely recommend it.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Soul Tree Shower Gels ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Importance of Sunscreen

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Importance of Sunscreen
Guest Post
We have time and again read and heard about how important sunscreen is..check this post for the harmful effects of the sun on our skin. It ages the skin unbelievably fast.

Now we cannot be 100% safe and protected..but what we can do is atleast use a good broad spectrum sunscreen.

You may even skip a moisturiser, but never a sunscreen. One should use a sunscreen according to their skin types, like gel based for oily skin or a lotion or a thicker texture for dry skin.

Some believe we do not need a sunscreen when indoors..even though we are indoors there are UVA rays passing through everything though in lesser amounts, be it your PC or laptop screens or tubelights or windows,etc..we should use a SPF 30 sunscreen atleast once a day even though indoors.

Sun blocks and sunscreens are used interchangeably..there is no such thing that can block sun rays..its just a way to market.

And lastly higher SPF does not denote more protection. SPF i.e Sun Protection Factor only denotes the time we can spend exposed to sun. Eg : If a person gets tanned in 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen, SPF 30 would protect him for 30*10=300 minutes and SPF 50 for 50*10=500 minutes, after which he would need to reapply the sunscreen.

So never ever skip a sunscreen..cover up, wear your shades and lather up on the sunscreen before stepping out this summers..

Do you use sunscreen everyday ??

All About Airbrush Makeup

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All About Airbrush Makeup

Guest Post

Airbrush makeup is makeup sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush instead of being applied with sponges, brushes, fingers, or other methods. It is popular in film, theater, and sunless tanning; although systems designed for personal cosmetic use in the home are also available.

Very thin layer of foundation is used, which is layered again and again untill a flawless smooth base is achieved.

More often for the red carpet appearances, celebrities have been buffed to perfection with thin layers of foundation applied skillfully through a flick of their makeup artists’ wrist using spray on makeup.

Traditional powder or liquid based make-up can settle and appear in pores and wrinkles and be visible on HD film. As the makeup is sprayed on, it connects with the skin as millions of droplets of formula.The formula can create an even, sheer, natural appearance to the skin that, if applied properly for a natural look, can appear natural and non-heavy like traditional makeup. Airbrush makeup wears longer than traditional powder or liquid foundation, able to stay put upwards of 12–24 hours.

Airbrush makeup is also available for eye shadow, blush, eyebrows and lips and can be layered, shaded, highlighted and contoured. Application wise, the technique is more sanitary than traditional makeup application due the artist never having to touch the skin. It’s also faster, if done by a trained artist.

An airbrushing gun shaped like a pen is used..and few drops of liquid foundation especially made for airbrush is used matching your skintone which is then sprayed in layers all over the face covering the whole face.

Airbrush makeup is applied by layering several passes of makeup. This allows the artists to build upon previous layers to produce subtle changes. When applying foundation between 6-12 drops of makeup is used. The makeup is sprayed onto the face at a distance of 6-12 inches

Have you tried airbrush makeup ??

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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 ??