Play Secret Santa with Maybelline New York India- Maybelline InstaGlam Box
Since Christmas is almost round the corner, Maybelline New York is introducing the InstaGlam Box. It’s a special edition make-up box with a twist. The InstaGlam Box contains a variety of Maybelline’s hottest products,in a single box. The products being : Cheeky Glow Blush, Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Lipstick, Color Show Nail Color,Hyperglossy Runway POP Liner, Hyper Curl Volume Express Mascara and our all-time favourite Colossal Kajal. The box is available in 3 different shade combinations, i.e Red, Pink and Coral.
The lipsticks can be of any color from the red, pink , coral family..Blush any out of the 3, Hyperglossy liner any out of the two and nail paint is red, pink and coral.
This Limited Edition InstaGlam Box worth Rs.1250/- is going to be available on all leading e-commerce portals at just Rs. 1000/-. I really love this idea..its a perfect gift for anyone..and the box is quite nice too..with that christmas tree look..and the whole red color..plus all 6 products at a discounted price..at a price of 1000 where you get only one MAC lipstick, here you are getting 6 products..I think any girl (your girlfriend/wife/fiancee/bff if you are a guy) you gift such a box to, would be extremely happy..as it covers almost everything..
What the Company claims: Lakmé CC stands for Complexion Care cream. It combines the goodness of your daily skin cream with just the right touch of make-up to give you that perfect look in just a few minutes.
Its skin care benefits include sun protection (SPF 20), moisturizing, brightening and freshness while its make-up benefits are an even skin tone and basic coverage.
MRP: Rs.250/- for 30g
Shades Available: Beige and Bronze
How to use:
Ingredients:
It comes in a nice attractive gold and pink tube packaging..and it can be seen and felt that the quantity is good enough too..it does not squeeze inside the cap and is very much travel friendly.
It has a light floral smell..and one needs only a pea sized amount of this..and the coverage it provides is pretty good..much better than other tinted moisturisers in the market..I would say more than Maybelline, Revlon and Garnier BB and almost equal to the Ponds and L’oreal BB..here I compared them all 😀
Its not that moisturising..and tends to give a matte look..oily skinned beauties would love this..I feel a need to use a separate moisturiser..if I don’t, it clings to dry patches.
And the shade Beige is a little lighter for me..in this pic below I have used Beige..Bronze is slightly darker for me..I really feel there should have been one more mid shade in between the two and that would have worked perfectly for me..Beige would suit NC 30-35 and Bronze would suit NC 40-42. The mid people should have been thought of..are you listening Lakme ??
Pros:
1. Lovely packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty good coverage.
4. A good enough quantity.
5. Gives a semi matte finish..great for oily skinned girls.
6. Stays for 5-6 hours after which a slight touch up is needed.
7. Has SPF 20..though not much..but little added protection.
Cons:
1. Cannot skip a moisturiser..clings to dry patches.
2. Beige is lighter and Bronze is darker..a mid shade is surely required !
Overall I would say its pretty good..and a boon for girls with oily skin…I guess Bronze would be a shade high in demand..and would suit most of the girls..a perfect daily use CC cream to your rescue. Recommended !
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..I think I will have to mix Beige and Bronze and use :p I wish they come up with a mid shade, though I doubt that :/
Have you tried the Lakme CC Cream ? Your thoughts ?
About the site: Addons.co.in is all about your desire for heavenly accessories. As recovering fashion-addicts, we absolutely know what you’ll love and want to wear before you step out every day! We have scoured high and low, closely followed fashion and trudged across places, just to find the best pieces for you.
For the first time under one single roof, Addons brings together an amazing range of high quality Men’s and Women’s accessories. It offers a unique retail experience that is unseen in India. Mens’s accessories include an exhaustive selection of bags, belts, bow ties, cufflinks, boxer shorts and lots more. Similarly, our women’s line brings together everything from handbags, fashion jewellery, belts, scarves, eye wear and hair accessories like hair bands, clips and much more. Gorgeous colors, smart cuts and marvelously flattering pieces are up for sale but not before they undergo an intense scrutiny process. Each piece is carefully selected, ensuring it meets our standards of quality and aesthetics.
Known for its exquisite and extensive collection, Addons will cater to all your needs. Visit us for some uplifting online retail therapy and make the perfect style statement.
Are you jewellery shopping online for a trendy yet classic, intimate yet a bold look? Addons has everything a modern goddess needs. Say hello to some really avant-garde jewellery designs. Buy accessories online with an array of options to choose from. The collection defines effortless chic and fuses convenience and glamour. The bold designs, the intricate work, the Bollywood touches and the east-west compilations we must say, the jewellery collection is everything with a touch of modernity and evening glamour. We have styles and designs for all. There are accessories for girls, women and age old beauties. Online fashion jewellery shopping was never so easy and fun!
I shopped for accessories again from Addons.co.in…Check out my previous experience and haul HERE
This time I got 2 pairs of earrings and 2 bracelets..
They have launched their all new Bling Collection ! Do check that out..I get so tempted by all the accessories and the bags and shoes on the site !!
Back with an OOTD..again a color block dress..this time its a true color block high low dress..
I paired it with a tan brown belt and nude pumps..since its a bright colored outfit, bags, belts, shoes, etc can be neutral or muted.
I wore a lemon and green statement necklace and a spiked gold black bracelet and gold cuff.
I also paired it with a beige trench coat…Winter/Fall is all over the globe ! And how I love jackets, trench coats, etc..sadly I will never ever get to wear this in Mumbai :/ But surely on holidays..these are so perfect for the fall/winter season.
Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric, Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Review
These reviews have been long long pending..really sorry for that.What the Company claims: Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric is a delicious skin polish that fortifies the skin with fruit acids and essential vitamins. Buff away dead cells to unveil smooth, supple and bright skin.
Turmeric blended with red sandal and jojoba beads helps improve overall skin with age spots, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin tone and sun discoloration.
(Suitable for all skin types .Specially beneficial for pigmented and uneven skins.)
Ingredients:
Directions: Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over moist skin. Leave polish on skin for a few minutes before gently wiping it off with a cotton ball. Can wash off if required
MRP: Rs.300/- for 100g & Rs.180/- for 50g It comes in a plastic jar packaging..with a cap in between..is light berry in color..and more of a creamy scrub..the particles are not that abrasive..
How I use it, is like a normal scrub..massage on moist face..leave it for about 5 minutes and then wash off..
I like the fact that it works as a scrub cum pack..and has sandal and turmeric as main ingredients which are known for cooling and brightening the skin..and turmeric is also anti bacterial making it good for acne prone skin..I would only suggest to massage very lightly if you have fresh acne..
No SLS, no parabens..and made of herbal ingredients..its quite good..skin feels smooth and brightened..though the glow lasts for a day or two..
I feel it should have been priced a little lower..and availability is also an issue with Auravedic..see where all its available HERE
Also available online on various sites..and that too on a discount..if you are an online shopper.
Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate
What the Company claims: Made from 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel, with out all the chemicals! This pure aloe is an instant One of nature’s most effective skin conditioners, aloe soothes and hydrates dry, rough & sun burned skin on contact.
Apply regularly and generously to skin to soothe minor burns, sun burns, cuts, bug bites and stings. Ideal for use as a daily moisturizer, hair styling gel and shaving gel.
Come experience 100% purity with Auravedic.
MRP: Rs.225/- for 100g
Ingredients: Aloe Vera extracts, green tea, pomegranate oil, tea germ oil, avocado oil, avocado oil, olive oil, grape seed oil and lemon oil.
It comes in a small plastic jar with a white lid in between to separate…and is off white gel like in texture and smells a mix of aloevera and lemon oil..
Aloe Vera gel is very handy and a must have..super cooling, works as a toner, cools your skin in summers, helps post waxing or sun burns, rashes, cuts, also on nails to moisturise and strengthen them, etc.
This one has added pure essential oils ands smells good too..I just use it as a moisturiser at times when I do not want anything heavy on the face..
This absorbs quick and does not settle like a slick layer..and also works post waxing or threading to soothe the skin.
They also recommend using it as hair styling or shaving gel..quite a multi tasker this is..plus all natural…with no added preservatives or chemicals..
I highly recommend keeping one of this at home..for not only yourself..can be used by everyone.
Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the Auravedic Skin Polish or AloeVera Gel ?
Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss 120 Plum Luster Review, Swatches
I had mentioned about theMaybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss launch HERE. I have also reviewed Gleaming Grenadine HERE
What the Company claims : What the Company claims: Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is the perfect product to add a pop of shine and color to your lips this summer. With its wax free formula, the product gives you a crystal clear base that provides the purest colour and an untouched shine that is never hazy or muddy. The lip gloss is comfortable on the lips and contours them beautifully without any difficulty. If you’re not at ease wearing a gloss because they are sticky, the sassy Shine in Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss will give you many reasons to wear one.
Don’t just go for it because we’re telling you! Buy it because you will love it! • More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments • Cleaner Shine from Maybelline’s 100% wax-free gloss • Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar • Go gutsy with 8 arresting shades • Easily contours around lips
For Best Results Step 1: Use the wand to apply starting in the center of your upper lip Step 2: Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour Step 3: Then glide across the entire bottom lip
Get desirous for stunning colours embellishing your lips because the Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Glosses what you want to wear when you pout this summer!
Plum Luster is a deep pigmented plum shade with silver shimmer..its more pigmented and opaque than Gleaming Grenadine which was a red without shimmer..
Here is it on me..
Pros: 1. Super glossy and shiny. 2. Quiet pigmented. 3. Non Sticky. 4. Economically priced. 5. Travel friendly. 6. A mix of shimmer and non shimmer shades. 7. Stays well for a gloss. 8. Creamy and moisturising. Cons: 1. I would like more shades..esp non shimmer. Check out the review of Gleaming Grenadine HERE Overall I quiet like these..and these are easily available, well priced with good pigmentation and high shine as claimed..I have one non shimmer and one shimmer shade..would review that too..I like the non shimmer more..and would have loved more of those shades in this range. I am trying the Mirrored Mauve next.. 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 Colorsensational High Shine Gloss ? Which is your favorite ?
The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows Brownie & Clyde, Moonlight Kiss Review, Swatches I had mentioned about my The Body Shop Haul HERE..I am reviewing those two color crush eye shadows today.What the Company claims: An intensely pigmented, eye-shadow with a silky-soft texture. It’s easy to blend and great for building layers of colour. Dermatalogically and Ophthalmologically tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers.
Intense colour
Matte finish
Silky-soft texture
Available in 11 shades.
Use wet or dry
Shades Available: Berry Cheeky, Berry Cute, Blackcurrent Affair, Blue Over You, Moonlight Kiss, Brownie & Clyde, Sugar Glaze, Sand by Me, Chat-Up-Lime, Caramel Flirt, Boyfriend Jeans
MRP: Rs.695/- for 1.5g
This comes in a small single pan plastic packaging..but its quite sturdy and clicks shut…the eyeshadow pan can always be depotted if you wish to..
225 Brownie & Clyde is a pearl finish taupe brown..a perfect everyday neutral shade..you can wear to work..and add some smokiness or smudge a kohl beneath for turning it to a night look..
015 Moonlight Kiss is a perfect matte black..super duper pigmented..and stays for hours..no fall outs, no creasing..
Why a perfect matte black eye shadow is an absolute necessity in your makeup kit ?
For black smokey eyes ofcourse
For any smokey eyes..to intensify the smokiness in the outer corners.
To be used as a liner…with a slanted angular brush
To set your kohl and make it stay all day..just use a cotton bud and dip into your matte black eyeshadow and layer the kohl with it..this would absorb the moisture and kohl stays longer.
For easy soft smokey eyes, just smudge some kohl and a matte black eyeshadow lightly.
These are silky smoothin texture andsuper duper pigmented..especially the Moonlight Kiss..do not crease and stay put whole day !
Here are the swatches..
Pros:
1.Super smooth texture.
2. Amazing pigmentation.
3. Does not crease or fade.
4. Stays put whole day.
5. Available in 11 shades.
6. Can be used both wet and dry..and more rich when used wet.
Cons:
1. A little expensive but if I compare them to MAC..these are quite affordable.
Overall I love these..both these shades are my absolute favorites..Sugar Glaze and Caramel Flirt are pretty too..I love taupes so chose Brownie & Clyde..a good everyday neutral and a rich matte black eyeshadow every girl should have and I found my black ! Highly recommend these..Moonlight Kiss is much better in terms of texture and pigmentation compared to MAC Carbon eyeshadow..and both are 1.5g.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again : Yes Have you tried The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows ?
The Mumbai Bride Diaries: Engagement Outfit & Places to Shop For Bridal Wear in Mumbai
Really sorry for the delay in starting this series..Phew..you can see the amount of stuff I have compiled and much more to come..I promise 😀 I hope you all would like this series..and it turns out helpful for many of you..
So here is my first post..starting with the outfit..I checked out almost 6-7 shops all over Mumbai..the most famous ones..but saw the same blingy stuff all over..I would stop the salesmen at the start when they even tried showing those stuff.. ‘Please bhaiya ye nahi’..the bling was blinding my eyes 😀
Places to check out for Bridal Shopping in Mumbai :
1. Seasons– There is Seasons at Inorbit Mall and at Kemps Corner and a new Seasons+ at Santacruz (W). They have some amazing stuff especially saris…but do not fall for the pictures..those Russian models look super fab in their outfits coz they have a body to kill for 😀
2. Roop Milan, Marine Lines: They specialise in saris..all kinds..fabric Tissue, Satin, Banarasi, Net, Crepe, Cotton, Chiffon, Silk, Georgette and have all kinds of work Ikat, Chikan, Paithani, Tangail, Kashmiri, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Baluchari, Kanjeevaram, Printed, Sequence, Zardozi, Mirror, Embroidery, Kundan, etc
3. Amarsons, Bandra (W): Its a lane before Red Box Cafe..they have quite a good range of designs..and nice lehengas and suits.
4. Kala Niketan, Marine Lines & Juhu: They have a good collection of saris..your silk stuff..from Benarasi to South Silks, cotton, bandhini to the dressier ones..all kinds
5. Pramanik, Dadar (E)– From your lehengas to chaniya cholis, to suits, sarees, anarkalis..printed, silk, zardozi, parsi work, chikan kari, sequin, gotta pattis, you would get all kinds of things here.
6. Queens Emporium, Marine Lines (E) : A good collection..they have pretty good lehengas..and not the usual blingy stuff.
7. Bawree, Malad (W) & Santacruz (W): There are many stores in Malad (W)…there is Shagun and Bawree which are like 2-3 floors huge and have an own building to themselves..you may find good stuff there..I have been there but saw more of bling and was too tired to explore..but ya worth a check.
8. Roop Kala, Vile Parle (W): Mostly has saris but also lehengas and other stuff..good to check out..
9. Kanji Raichand, Bhuleshwar: This place is a must check ! You get all designer’s first copy here ! Coz many designers get their work done from the artisans they have..and so they have exact copies..Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla pieces are always found. But you need a reference there..they do not entertain first time customers.
10. Jamnadas Khatri, Bhuleshwar: Our Gujrati bridal saris called ‘khomba’ or ‘Gharchoda’ and even the white ‘Panetar’ are all bought from only this shop, if in Mumbai !
11. Ratansi Khairaj, Bhuleshwar: Pure gold brocade saris are best found here..its their speciality..raw silk and pure gold work on saris..called ‘selas’. One of my sari which we wear in the morning puja before the wedding called ‘Gruh Shaanti’, is going to be a ‘sela‘ from RK. But, you will have to take an appointment before going. Their sarees start from 10-15K.
12. Chamee & Palak, Vile Parle: They even have a facebook page..you can check out their designs HERE..I really liked their stuff..amazing color combos and designs..lace,floral, motifs, fab work..they even customise outfits according to you..but slightly on the higher side.
13. JADE by Monica & Karishma, Pedder Road: If you have a good enough budget, I would highly recommend Jade..but their starting range is from Rs.90,000- 1,00,000 and goes higher..check out their facebook page HERE
If you looking for designer wear, there are Ritu Kumar and Tarun Tahiliani stores at Bandra, Archana Kohchar and Tarun Tahiliani’s Kimaya Fashions at Juhu, Neeta Lulla at Santacruz (W) and Aza Fashions (multi designer..yes the one you see in Band Bajaa Bride on NDTV Good Times) at Cumbala Hill…and many designer stores at Palladium Mall, Phoenix, Lower Parel.
And finally from where I got my outfit…
14. Aishwarya Design Studio, Irla, Vile Parle : Its right opposite Alfa-3. They had some very good stuff and at affordable rates..finally I saw something different from the regular bling stuff…they even had Sabyasachi sari copies and the 3 piece lehengas with a corset and jacket..I liked one of that but was a little too heavy and I wanted a lighter outfit.
My sari: I am not someone who would spend a bomb on an outfit..especially bridal wear and stuff..which we do not end up wearing much..hardly 2-3 times..and I also did not want a conventional sari or suit for my engagement..something different..I did try a 3 piece jacket,corset, lehenga but was not too comfy in it..finally I found this lehenga sari..it has a lehenga like base and has no pleats..but is worn normally as a sari..the base is shaded blue, green and pink in shimmer fabric..and has gold work panels on it..a thick border having blue Parsi velvet work, gotta pati and a pearl lace and a pink rounded border at the end with gold thread work. The blouse was pink vertical striped brocade..My designer and I decided to add blue net sleeves as I wanted it to be 3/4th..and the border on the sleeves..she also had thought of doing gold sequin small buttas on the sleeves but I skipped it coz I liked it this way. My sari costed me 10K.
I think I covered mostly all..I did try to..you can add in your inputs too..do let me know if I missed out anything..
If you still have any doubts or need any help, shoot me an email to info@newlove-makeup.com and I would be ready to help..I hope you liked my compilation..do let me know in the comments below..
Update:
15. Prakash Sarees, Ghatkopar East: I just came across this store recently..and lovee it..some super amazing sarees and such pretty color combinations…from net to prints to embroidery..gota patti in maximum sarees with rich colors..definitely must visit !
16. Tulsi Sarees, Thane : I have not personally been there yet..but many of my friends have for their sarees from here..we wear a white saree with detailed work along with our gharchoda for the wedding..called ‘Panetar’. And Tulsi Sarees has good panetars..and one friend also bought her reception saree from here..worth a dekko. Its at Shop No 11 , Rutu Business Park, Behind Vrindvan Society Bus Stop, Rutu Park Service Road, Thane West.
Would update you with more places as and when I find them..
Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lip Gloss 80 Gleaming Grenadine Review, Swatches I had mentioned about the Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss long back HERE..By now I guess many of you must have tried this..I am sorry for the late review..here are my two cents on it..What the Company claims: Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is the perfect product to add a pop of shine and color to your lips this summer. With its wax free formula, the product gives you a crystal clear base that provides the purest colour and an untouched shine that is never hazy or muddy. The lip gloss is comfortable on the lips and contours them beautifully without any difficulty. If you’re not at ease wearing a gloss because they are sticky, the sassy Shine in Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss will give you many reasons to wear one.
Don’t just go for it because we’re telling you! Buy it because you will love it!
• More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments
• Cleaner Shine from Maybelline’s 100% wax-free gloss
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar
• Go gutsy with 8 arresting shades
• Easily contours around lips
For Best Results
Step 1: Use the wand to apply starting in the center of your upper lip
Step 2: Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour
Step 3: Then glide across the entire bottom lip
Get desirous for stunning colours embellishing your lips because the Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Glosses what you want to wear when you pout this summer!
Today I am reviewing 80 Gleaming Grenadine..it comes in a transparent long square packaging with a silver cap..almost like the normal Colorsensational glosses..
It has a flat tip applicator..does not mess much..easy to use..
Gleaming Grenadine is a true glossy red without any shimmer..with slight cool undertones..
Here is it on me..
Pros:
1. Super glossy and shiny.
2. Quiet pigmented.
3. Non Sticky.
4. Economically priced.
5. Travel friendly.
6. A mix of shimmer and non shimmer shades.
7. Stays well for a gloss.
8. Creamy and moisturising.
Cons:
1. I would like more shades..esp non shimmer.
Overall I quiet like these..and these are easily available, well priced with good pigmentation and high shine as claimed..I have one non shimmer and one shimmer shade..would review that too..I like the non shimmer more..and would have loved more of those shades in this range. I am trying the Mirrored Mauve next.
OOTD: Zara Printed Pants Remember my haul HERE where I mentioned I got printed pants from Zara..sorry the OOTD took long..I wore this to the Toni & Guy India launch event..
I paired this turquoise blue and peachy orange printed Zara pants with a peach blouse from Zovi and a tan bag..orange and gold statement necklace and a gold cuff..and blue suede ankle strap pumps..though the strap is not much visible with the pants..I still liked how they looked..and I actually could not find anything else that would have matched well :p
Top: Zovi (Also worn HERE)
Pants: Zara
Necklace: Shown HERE
Shoes: Milanoo
Bag: Shown HERE and HERE
Gold Cuff: Romwe
On lips: MAC Speaklouder
I hope you liked the look..do let me know in the comments below 🙂
