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Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Review, Swatches

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Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge 2 Calypso Coral Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheek

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge 2 Calypso Coral Review, Swatches

This cream-based formula is great for both lips and cheeks. Blot on cheeks or lips for a sheer, stained finish. Available in a wide array of colour choices for a variety of skin tones. For All Skin Types.

This cream-based formula blends like a dream and provides a long-lasting, natural stain of color that absolutely glows on the skin. Suitable for use on both cheeks and lips.

Application Tip: For best results on cheeks, use fingers or a Foundation Brush to apply. Start on the apples of cheeks, blending up towards hairline, then downwards to blend and soften color. For drier skins, be sure to moisturise first.

Beauty Bonus: Makes an equally beautiful lip colour.

Award Winner:

Best Cream Blusher and featured in the Beauty Hall of Fame, InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2012

Glamour Power Product 2011

MRP: 24$ (Approx Rs.1175/-)

Shades Available:

  • Milk Chocolate- Chocolate Brown
  • Pale Pink- Bright Pastel Pink
  • Blushed Rose- Brown Pink
  • Powder Pink- Light Pink
  • Cabo Coral- Coral Peach
  • Calypso Coral- Bright Coral Pink
  • Flushed Pink
  • Summer Tan
  • Pink Raspberry
  • Pink Truffle
  • Stonewashed Pink
  • Chocolate Cherry
  • Raspberry
  • Velvet Plum
Ingredients:

All the shades are not available now..neither on the Bobbi Brown site nor on Apothica..I am not aware if they are discontinued or just Out of Stock.

Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral were a part of the Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection which had launched in 2010.

I was super confused between Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral..Cabo Coral is a true coral peach..minus any pinkiness..whereas Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I was scared it might be too bright..but it comes up just fine after blending.

As described..Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I like the coral pink hue it gives to the cheeks..but it does not look OTT.

Its a little on the glossier side..so I guess the oily skinned would not prefer it much..coz of the shine..you better try first before buying.

Its so super easy and convenient to use..I love cream blushes coz they are very easy to use and can be used anywhere..you just need clean fingers..thats it !

Unblended-Blended

The formula is nice and easy to blend..it stays a good 6-7 hours..though the glossiness would go..the color does not fade away completely..but I wish it had better staying power..not the fault of the texture..nothing survives too long in the humid climate here.

I find this a little drying for lips..and the color does not show up much too..it comes up as a stain..and stays for 2-3 hours..but not very comfortable on lips….you feel that dryness.

Pros:

1. I love the bright coral pink shade.

2. The shades they offer are all quiet nice and versatile..from peaches to pinks to brown pinks to plums and browns.

3. Super easy to use and blend.

4. Convenient to carry around.

5. Gives a glossy finish to the cheeks..I like that in winters.

6. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.

7. Can be used for both lips and cheeks.

8. Its easy to use..also coz it does not settle in fast..and would not stain if you do not blend quickly..so good for newbies too.

Cons:

1. Feels drying on lips.

2. Expensive.

3. Availability is an issue..I see only 3-4 shades everywhere.

Overall I quite like it..I did not have a bright coral pink cream blush in my stash..the texture is nice..easy to blend and gives a glossy finish..I also like Powder Pink, Blushed Rose and Pink Truffle. Calypso Coral is a nice color for medium to fair skin tones. For medium dusky, I would suggest Powder Pink or Pink Truffle.

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

Do you like BB Pot Rouge? Which shade is your favorite or which do you fancy ?

My Favorite Lisa Eldridge Videos

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My Favorite Lisa Eldridge Videos

About Lisa Eldridge: Lisa Eldridge has become one of the most highly regarded make-up artists on the international beauty and fashion circuits today. Her signature look, best described as a fresh, flawless skin and an understated modern approach to beauty, has made her indispensable to supermodels, celebrities and magazine editors alike.
Lisa has been plying her trade as a make-up artist for no less than 20 years. Highly professional, well respected and recognised internationally for her talent, she has been based in Paris, New York and LA and is currently resident in London.

Some of my favorite Lisa’s Videos are:
1) An Everyday Make-up Look

This is how she does her make up everyday..simple and basic

2) A Work/College Look

The main highlight or product here is MUFE Aqua Cream in #2..liked the elegant look.

3) ‘No Make-Up’ Make-up Look

The natural look where the make-up can be hardly seen..something like my face but better 🙂

4) Soft & Pretty Everyday Summer Make-up Look

Cool pink on eyes and bronzy glowy skin again 🙂

5) Easy Glowy Bronze ‘n’ Kohl Look

Kohl eyes plus summery bronzy skin..for summer evenings or beach parties.

6) Quick Smokey Eyes

How can I forget quick simple smokey eyes 😉 But this is with cream shadows..

7) Chic & Simple 5 Minute Make up

What to do when in rush ? Just follow these steps..a simple look in 5 minutes

There are many other videos of her which I quite like..but these are my top favorites..

Which did you like the most ?

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Review, Swatches, FOTD

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Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Rose Brown Review, Swatches, FOTD

What the Company claims: Creamy Lip Color combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day, and leaves lips soft and moisturized. Now in Pink Blossom and Pale Plum featured in the new Marrakesh Chic Collection.

MRP: 23$ for 3.8g (Approx Rs. 1200/-)

Ingredients:

Shades available:

  • Pale Plum- Soft Rose
  • Pink Blossom- Warm Pink
  • Baby- Icy Nude Pink
  • Black Cherry- Deep Red Wine
  • Black Mahagony- Black Brown
  • Blue Raspberry- Blue Raspberry Pink
  • Burnt Sugar- Bronze Nude
  • Coral Pink- Bright Warm Pink
  • Crystal Pink- Pale Silvery Pink
  • Dark Chocolate- Deep Red Brown
  • Hibiscus- Bright Candy Pink
  • Honeysuckle- Yellow Beige
  • Italian Rose- Medium Rose
  • Nectar- Soft Peach Shimmer
  • Pale Petal- Medium toned Blue Pink
  • Pale Mauve- Sheer Pink Mauve
  • Pink Ballet- Silvery Blue Pink
  • Pink Buff- Nude Pink
  • Raisin Berry- Brown Red
  • Retro Pink- Bright Pink
  • Rose Petal- Neutral Rose Shimmer
  • Sunset Nude- Warm Shimmering Gold
  • Tiger Lily- Shimmering Medium Tone Coral
  • Uber Pink- Medium True Pink
  • Washed Sea Shell- Shimmering Nude Pink
  • Twilight- Medium brown with a hint of rose
  • Heather Buff- Medium Neutral Brown
  • Rose Brown- Pink Brown

Phew !! :exhausted: What a list !! And what shades…I want them all ! Check the product here

I have no words to describe this lipstick actually ! In one word its AWESOME..!

It has this long slender black square packaging..and shaped as a slim lipstick..super creamy..quite pigmented..and it has no smell at all..

Rose Brown as the name suggests is a medium pink with a hint of brown…a perfect MLBB for me..I am wearing it each and every day..I am so addicted to it..

Here is the swatch..

And here is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Super creamy..I just love the texture..as good as a lip balm.

2. Its quite pigmented and I need just one swipe and can build up the color..but the shade is such that it never looks too bright.

3. The staying power is pretty good..and it leaves behind a tint even after a full meal.

4. No fragrance.

5. I am so in love with the shade..its perfect for Asian skin tones..and if you, like me, are addicted to MLBB shades..then this one is made for you 🙂

6. I loved the entire collection of shades..and also that it has more of pinks, corals, rosy browns and nude pinks and browns.

7. It does not settle into fine lines and gives a creamy finish to the lips.

Cons:

1. It gets collected at the outer edges..a common problem with these slim lipsticks.

2. Not available here..:(

I cannot think of any other cons..I am so in love with it..This is surely a must try..And it has 97% recommendation by users on its site too..Apart from Rose Brown, I also like Twilight, Uber Pink, Pink Buff, Coral Pink…sigh..so many !

Rating:

Quality: 5/5

Value for money: 4.5/5

Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: For sure !

Have you tried the Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colors? Any particular shade you really want to ?

L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream Review

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L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream Review

I had shared my experience about 99labels.com and that I got the L’occitane Lavender hand cream…I am using it from these many days..and read on to know more 😉

What the Company clams: A signature L’Occitane essential. A worldwide best-seller. Blends the nourishing benefits of Shea Butter with soothing A.O.C. lavender essential oil and rosemary extract. Contains vitamin E, shown to help encourage cell renewal, and–for sheer pleasure–bestows the subtle fragrances of the Mediterranean upon your senses. Feel transported to Provence with every application.


Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Cyclomethicone, Honey Extract, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-33, Phenoxyethanol, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Fragrance, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Laureth-7, Linalool, Menthol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Coumarin, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol.

MRP: Rs. 495/- for 30ml

I never used a hand cream before…my hands are soft and any normal cream worked for me just as fine..But I had heard so much about it that I wanted to try..and when I saw this on offer I could not resist myself 😉 I am glad coz I am loving the experience..

Its a normal white colored cream..not too thick or greasy neither runny..normal consistency..spreads easily and gets absorbed in a jiffy ! It smells DIVINE !!
Seriously I am so in love with the lavender smell now..and the smell stays on for 3-4 hours…and I like keep smelling my hands :p I am so addicted to it now 🙂 Its so small..it fits in the palms..

Pros:

1. Smells super awesome.
2. The smell stays on for 3-4 hours.
3. Hands stay super soft..especially when used over night..you wake up to soft hands having amazing lavender smell 🙂
4. It gets absorbed in a jiffy…and its not at all greasy kinds..so you would not have that sticky greasy feeling..I hate those thick greasy creams :/
5. I like the packaging..its kinda different but a trademark L’occitane of course
6. Has shea butter,sunflower oil,lavender oil,rosemary oil,honey,coconut oil, xanthum gum and other ingredients..does feel great on the skin.
7. I use a little for cuticles and nails too..and like how they feel 🙂
8. Travel friendly.

Cons:

1. Expensive…you get only 30 ml for 495..you can get double qty at the same price from The Body Shop.
2. No SPF.
3. Has parabens and alcohol.

Overall I am in love with it…but its a splurge surely..and not an economical buy..but sometimes you can pamper yourself 😉

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes… 🙂

Have you tried the L’occitane hand creams yet ?