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Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipsticks Pink Caress and Tangerine Lush Review,Swatches

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipsticks Review,Swatches

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipsticks Review,Swatches

Wow,that’s quite a mouthful 😀 Remember I told you about this new launch by Lakme HERE

What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute’s latest range of high definition Sculpt lipsticks has arrived! One stroke of contoured perfection is all you need to get a chiseled, long wear experience with a rich matte finish. Available in 15 dramatic shades (the brightest shades so far in the Absolute range), Lakmé Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipstick is your go-to professional product that provides nothing less than an expert finish.

Key Features:

  • High colour pay-off in one stroke
  • Matte texture and finish
  • Long lasting formula
  • Highly recommended by Lakmé makeup experts
  • Most vibrant matte collection from Lakmé Absolute

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Pull out the cap.
Step 2: Start applying from the centre of your upper lip.
Step 3: Work from the centre towards the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth.
Step 4: Glide across the entire bottom lip.

Price: Rs. 700 for 3.7g

Shades Available:

  • Peach Out
  • Maroon Magic
  • Pink Caress
  • Mauve Fix
  • Pink Me Up
  • Plum Shell
  • Coco Shot
  • Red Flames
  • Crimson Touch
  • Red Rush
  • Coral Flare
  • Burgundy Affair
  • Tangerine Lush
  • Rose Bloom
  • Pink Glam

I am reviewing the shade Pink Caress and Tangerine Lush today. The packaging is same as the Lakme Absolute Gloss Addict Lipsticks, silver body  with a transparent cap.

It is sturdy and travel friendly, while I was swatching the lipsticks, I thought maybe the lipstick bullet may come off since I was going over it quite a few times, but it is sturdy enough and stayed put 😀

It has a slight sweet artificial smell which I did not like, but it goes away in a minute or two, and does not hamper.

Coming to the finish and texture, I would say I LOVE it! Perfect matte finish,goes on smooth, does not dry out the lips and feels very very light on the lips.

Only thing is you need to swipe 2-3 times to get the perfect opaque coverage. It stays on for 6-7 hours with minimal fading and survives tea and light snacks. It is not completely transfer proof, but I guess that’s ok.

L-Pink Caress, R- Tangerine Lush

While the Lakme Absolute Gloss Addict Lipsticks were priced at Rs.800, I feel these are amazing comparatively at Rs.700. And with the quality these come with, I don’t mind the price at all since most of the new launches currently have been priced quite high by all the brands. (You know what I am talking about :D)

Up-Pink Caress, Down- Tangerine Lush

It is not as bright as it appears in the tube and swatches a bit different..both the shades are candy like and pretty young and vibrant

L-Pink Caress, R- Tangerine Lush

Pink Caress is a beautiful matte candy pink. My favourite of the two

Tangerine Lush is a medium orange,not to bright or neon or in your face. Quite wearable

Overall, I would say these are quite fabulous and I am in love with them! My current new love <3 Highly recommended!

Rating: 4.5/5

Also loving the shades Pink Me Up and Plum Shell.

Have you checked out the new Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipsticks?

P.S: PR Samples.Honest Review.

Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner Vine Yard Review, Swatches

Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner Vine Yard Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Soft gel texture, easy to a apply with a small brush attached with cap.

KEY FEATURES:

Professional finish gel liner
Very intense, vibrant color
Smudge proof and water proof
Long lasting formula
Recommended by Lakmé’s makeup experts

MRP: Rs.800/- for 2.3g

Shades Available:

  • Must Have (Black)
  • Deep Sea
  • Tempting Teal
  • Metallic Bronze
  • Grey Ash
  • White Delight
  • Vine Yard

Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liners are a new launch in the Lakme Absolute range and were a part of the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 Collection designed by the bridal team of Cory Walia and Manish Malhotra.

Available in 7 shades, they come in a small cute tub form with an extended handle and a brush within the handle. No need to carry a separate brush now. (or worry about loosing it/misplacing which happens most of the time :p)

Texture wise, its more like a mousse. Very very creamy and super light. It will get digged in with just a single dip of the brush. It goes on smooth too. Very long lasting and smudge proof, even the swatch on my hand did not budge. You will need a good makeup remover to remove this completely.

It stays on for a good 7-8 hours, and then starts fading in bits, but does not go away completely.

My only issue was the shade. This particular shade Vine Yard needed layering. I have to go over it 2-3 times for the eyeliner to show up, on my eyes, as it waters down a little, when applied on the eyes.

I have seen the swatches of all the shades and that’s not the case with all the shades. Most of them are pretty pigmented and bright and show up on the eyes in one swipe. I think its only Vine Yard and probably Grey Ash that needs layering.

The shade Vine Yard looks more purple in the tub, but it comes up as a bluish purple with gold shimmer.

Must Have (Black), Bronze, Teal and Deep Sea are the most pigmented. I loved the bronze, it looks gorgeous. Definitely trying that next.

Its slightly over priced too, like all other products in the Lakme Absolute range. I feel it could have been priced at around Rs.600-650/- max.

Overall, its super creamy in texture,easy to use and long staying. Other shades in this range are super pigmented too. Recommended.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the new Lakme Absolute Gel Addict Liner ?

P.S: Gifted by brand. Honest Review

Lakme Absolute Salon at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 14

Lakme Absolute Salon at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 14

So as most of you must be knowing (and for those who don’t) there is this Lakme Absolute Salon everytime at Lakme Fashion Week..where girls get hair,makeup and nails done..
This time for nails and eyes there were these recently launched Illusion range..
Did you read about the new Lakme Absolute Illusion Limited Edition Range HERE ? I have the swatches of the all 5 eye shadows also for you guys..that saved for the next post..for now..check out this gorgeous metallic nail paints..
The eye shadows are priced at Rs.750/- and the nail paints at Rs.200/-
Four shades that are a part of Illusion Range are:
  • Ethereal
  • Desire
  • Illusion
  • Fantasy

I got the nails done in the shade ‘Illusion’. This is the nail section..

Illusion is a metallic lilac silver..one prettty shade it is ! I loved it..in fact all four shades in this range look great..
There is a hair makeover section and a makeup section too..Remember my hair last time (see HERE)
This time since the Salon was set up inside Hyatt itself..heat could not be used and hence there were only upstyles and braids..which I was not too keen on..so did not go for the hair makeover this time..only got my nails done..
I attended the Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass (Read about it HERE) and 2 shows-
Papa Don’t Preach/ Ken Ferns/ Gaga/ Sonaakshi Raaj (Ken Ferns’ Showstopper was Gauahar Khan and Sonaakshi Raaj’s Showstopper was Prachi Desai)
Anushkha Khanna/ Ashdeen/ Zhen & Mossi
And finally this is what I wore..
Hot Pink Blazer: Shown HERE
Striped top- Shown HERE
Shoes- Shown HERE and HERE
‘Moschino’ Belt- Romwe
Bag- Romwe (Shown HERE)
So I hope you liked the pics..which shade of the LE Illusion Range interests you ? Have you tried any ?
Do let me know in the comments below..

Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass at LFW S/R 2014

Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass at LFW S/R 2014
NATASHA NISCHOL CONDUCTED THE LAKME ABSOLUTE ILLUSION MAKEUP MASTER CLASS AT LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014
I attended Lakme Fashion Week on Saturday..i.e the 15th..if you follow me on facebook or Instagram, you would have seen the pics..
So anyways, there was this Lakme Absolute Masterclass too..remember last year’s Masterclass..see HERE.
Lakme a trendsetter for decades has created several outstanding looks each season. An informative makeup masterclass was conducted by Lakme Makeup Expert, Natasha Nischol at the Jabong Stage on day four during Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.
Purnima Lamba, Head Innovation at Lakme, introduced Natasha Nischol on stage and invited her to demonstrate the second edition of Lakme Absolute Master Class themed around Lakme’s latest offering the Lakme Absolute Illusion range. Natasha revealed how to achieve the Lakme Absolute Illusion Metallic Look that is all set to be the beauty trend of the season.
VJ Sarah Jane Dias, Lakme Digital Ambassador was the model for the session. During this one hour session, Natasha Nischol demonstrated the Absolute Illusion Day and Night looks on Sarah Jane Dias.
Lakme Absolute Illusion – Day to Night 
For the Lakme Absolute Illusion by Day look, a base of Lakme Youth Infinity Moisturizer, Foundation and Concealer was applied to Sarah’s face prior to the show. Sarah’s hair was also prepped up according to the 70’s vibe – big and curly. A bronzer from the Lakme Absolute Face Stylist range was used for the cheekbones, followed by blending the eyes with the Lakme Absolute Illusion Pearl Eyeshadow, which Natasha insisted could be used in light or heavy portions. A streak of black eyeliner was applied to infuse the colour of the shimmery eye shadow, to give it an electric feel. Dots of electric violet and blue from the Lakme Absolute Eye Shadow Duos were added on top of the eyeliner and to the inner corner of the eye, adding dimension.
 
Sarah’s eyelashes were curled using the Lakme Absolute Voluminizing Mascara. Sarah confessed that she loved flaunting fake eyelashes, which she found very dramatic.
Natasha finished this Absolute Illusion day look by dabbing the lips in a matte orange lipstick (I guess it was Vermillion) from the Lakme 9to5 range. Sarah walked down the ramp flaunting her bold avatar, swaying to the Bee Gees. Natasha mentioned that ‘Saffron Gossip’ from the same range is a lighter hue of orange lipstick that is safe to play with.
Sarah expressed that she faced a problem with metallic eye shadow fading off an hour after applying it. Natasha explained that the secret to long lasting makeup is to layer and blend in eye shadow with cream and powder so that it sets through the day. Natasha suggested that women should go all out and experiment with purple, blue and aquamarine that look gorgeous on Indian women.
 
The Lakme Absolute Illusion by Night was achieved by adding touch-ups to the day look and blending in purple Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist Crayon Eyeshadow followed by building in the intensity of the eye shadow with a slightly darken tone. Another line of eyeliner which smudged easily into the purple canvas brought a little sparkle in a pink glitter shadow over the inner corner of the eyes. Sarah’s lips were dabbed in a soft coral called ‘Rust Crush’. The look was completed by applying a coat of mascara and brushing the face with some glitter over the cheekbones in a decent amount of bronze blush – Lakme Absolute Blush, Night Sheen.
Natasha mentioned that all girls love their glitter and one can never have too much of it. Sarah Jane revealed the secret of big hairdos by simply making multiple tiny braids on wet hair and leaving it overnight, untie each braid, a dab of mousse for the 70’s look.
Natasha Nischol graduated from the prestigious London College of Fashion, worked in London and Hong Kong. Trained with Oscar winning make-up artist Jenny Shircore in the UK, she assisted him on The Phantom of the Opera and Four Feathers.  Natasha runs India’s paramount make-up academy – fat mu makeup school, along with her partner Virginia Holmes.

Lakmé introduces Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist

Lakmé introduces Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist

A base make-up range that is like your second skin

Now look your gorgeous best as you step out this festive season with absolutely flawless face makeup. Getting the base right is the most important and yet the most tricky part of makeup. Every woman is on the lookout for the perfect base makeup- one that feels like her second skin.

Making face make-up a simpler yet foolproof experience, Lakmé launches Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist – a high performance professional face make-up range that includes Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Concealer, Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Foundation, Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Compact and Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Blush Duos. The new, break through and innovative combination of ingredients in each product promises professional results with every application.

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Foundation is constituted to spread evenly and when applied gives you a flawless base for the rest of your make up. It has a sensorial gel-cream texture that gives an even and weightless skin-like coverage. It comes in 6 different shades ideal for Indian skin: Ivory Fair, Rose Fair, Golden Medium, Golden Light, Beige Honey, Almond Honey.

Price: Rs. 1200/-

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Concealer is a unique offering from Lakmé cosmetics, to ensure clever and unrecognizable coverage of every blemish, including uneven skin and under-eye dark circles. The superior blendability and weightless finish of this liquid concealer makes it a must have in your base make-up kit. The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Concealer comes in three shades: Fair, Medium, Honey.

Price: Rs. 900/-

The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Compact comes in a vibrant small package to ensure a soft and weightless finish. The neat compressed packaging works as a perfect addition to your purse when you need to renew your ‘second skin’ just before an evening out. The Lakme Absolute Face Stylist Compact complements the Foundation and comes in matching shades of Ivory Fair, Rose Fair, Golden Medium, Golden Light, Beige Honey, Almond Honey. 

Price: Rs. 1000/-

Lakmé Absolute Face Stylist Blush Duos: Just what you need to contour your cheeks for natural looking radiance and a healthy glow. This luminous and silky powder formulation gives you an impeccable color payoff and a perfect intense finish. Lakmé Absolute Face Blush Duos is available in four beautiful shades of pink:  Coral Blush, Pink Blush, Peach Blush and Rose Blush.


Price: Rs. 750/-

I know the prices are all equal to high end range..I hope the products live upto their claims..

What are you most interested in trying ?

Lakmé launches Lakme Absolute Drama Stylist

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 ?

Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist Berry Cherry Review, Swatches

Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist Berry Cherry Review, Swatches 

What the Company claims: The new range of high performance lip gloss by Lakmé delivers rich colour and luscious texture for impeccable lacquered lips. The deeply pigmented, revolutionary gloss incorporates high shine polymers and light reflecting particles for an intense finish. With the Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist range a dramatic pout is only a single stroke away. This high performance range of lip gloss helps you achieve super glossy and highly pigmented lips to match any gorgeous ensemble.

Available in 6 shades: Coral Sunset, Rust Crush, Neon Pink, Pink Pout, Burgundy Burn and Berry Cherry

MRP: Rs. 700/- (5.9 ml)

It comes in a normal lip gloss packaging..with the shade name on the side..the applicator is pretty good and easy to use.

These are super duper pigmented..feel like lipstick in a liquid form..glide on well..are non sticky..but hydrating. Stay on for a good 3-4 hours leaving behind a pretty stain.

Berry Cherry is a rich cherry red shade…

Here is it on me..

And here are swatches of other Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist..

Pros:

1. Super Pigmented.
2. Opaque in one coat.
3. Non sticky.
4. Stays for 3-4 hours.
5. Comes in pretty 6 shades.

Cons:

1. Expensive at 700 bucks.
2. Does transfer a little when freshly applied.

Overall, I would say these are amazing highly pigmented non sticky glosses..though these are expensive..but if you really like a shade, these are definitely worth a try.

I also like Burgundy Burn and Coral Sunset shades.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Lakme Absolute Gloss Stylist ? Which is your favorite ?

Lakme Absolute Royal Opulence Collection Swatches

Lakme Absolute Royal Opulence Collection Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Lakme Absolute Royal Opulence Collection by Sabyasachi HERE

Collection consists of:

Lakmé Absolute Crème Lip Colors: Get lips that go with glasses of wine, caviar and polo matches. It’s luscious creamy color with a flamboyant, glossy finish that lasts all day.

Lakmé Absolute Shine Line Eyeliners: Drama arrives just for eyes in a palette of elegant, rich colors. Created using a long lasting, water based formulation; its glamorous, finish breathes royalty all through.

Lakmé Absolute Royal Nail Colors: Indulge in lavish dual toned nail colors reminiscent of royal treasures. Emerald, purple, turquoise and teal, it’s elegance that truly befits the modern queen.

This collection was launched for Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 which just ended..I have swatches of the lipsticks and liners for you all..

Lipstick Shades: Plum Forever, Eternal Wine, Royal Rouge, Cosmo Passion, Glamour Daze, Deep Blush, Pacific Sunset

I have no idea why the names mentioned in the shade card of press note are different..or there are more shades..these were the ones in the new Royal Opulence Collection stand at the Lakme Pro Stylist Lounge..

The lipsticks are super smooth and quite good..few shades like Cosmo Passion, Glamour Daze and Pacific Sunset have shimmer..

There were three Absolute Shine Line liquid liners..in Brown Shimmer, Teal Shimmer and an interesting Pink Shimmer..there is one more beautiful Golden Shimmer..

I really liked the Brown shimmer…kinda bronzy..and pink shimmer is pink gold duochrome makes for a beautiful inner corner highlight..see this pic below..how amazingly it is used..and so is gold shimmer..

I really liked Royal Rouge and Deep Blush..and none of the shades are too bright or OTT..all are quite wearable..

Thanks to the lovely Jyo for lending me her hand for swatches as I still have mehendi on hands 😀

Which shade did you like the most ?

Lakmé Absolute Royal Opulence Collection by Sabyasachi

Lakmé’s Royal Opulence by Sabyasachi

The designer to bring alive the imperial epoch of the royals at the Grand Finale of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013

Raising the curtains to the style statement of the season, Lakmé along with Sabyasachi Mukherjee, grand finale designer for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013, today unveiled Lakmé’s new collection Lakmé Absolute Royal. This limited-edition collection pays tribute to the regal era of queens and will transcend to silhouettes at the Sabyasachi showcase on 27th August 2013 at the grand finale of LFW WF 2013.

Inspired by royalty, Lakmé Absolute Royal includes a glamorous limited edition range of Absolute Crème lip colors, Absolute Royal Nail Colors and Absolute Shine Line Eyeliners perfect for the festive season.

·         Lakmé Absolute Crème Lip Colors: Get lips that go with glasses of wine, caviar and polo matches. It’s luscious creamy color with a flamboyant, glossy finish that lasts all day.

·         Lakmé Absolute Shine Line Eyeliners: Drama arrives just for eyes in a palette of elegant, rich colors. Created using a long lasting, water based formulation; its glamorous, finish breathes royalty all through.

·         Lakmé Absolute Royal Nail Colors: Indulge in lavish dual toned nail colors reminiscent of royal treasures. Emerald, purple, turquoise and teal, it’s elegance that truly befits the modern queen.

With this new collection, Lakmé lays out the beauty statement for the season that is dominated by imperial velvet red lips and a unique play of light metallic pink and gold for the eyes. These rich hues, reflecting modern opulence, will take center-stage at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 Grand Finale.

Speaking about the new product range, Lakmé make-up expert Daniel Bauer said, “We have created a modern interpretation of the royal trousseau with the stunning palette of Lakmé Absolute Royal. The day look for the season is velvet matte skin detailed with bright, dramatic red lips and soft pink lined eyes. And a unique fish eye, crafted with a play of black and gold, complimented with beautifully carved red lips for the evening occasions.”

Speaking about his collection, Sabyasachi – Grand Finale designer LFW WF 2013 said, “Revisiting the magnificence of royalty, my collection at the LFW WF’13 grand finale is a tribute to the reign of the graceful, eloquent queens. The brilliant palettes of colours from Lakmé Absolute Royal reflect a modern twist to regality and have been a powerful inspiration for my collection this season. The royal shades of red and emerald green from my creations are the hues that will brighten this festive season.”
Speaking at the launch, Purnima Lamba – Head of Innovation, Lakmé said, “The trends on ramp for the festive season are all going to be about opulence. And complementing that trend is Lakme’s new Absolute Royal make-up collection that defines royal chic.  Absolutely everyone ought to try the new Absolute Royal red lips this festive season and feel like a princess”.

Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick Swatches

Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick Swatches

What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute Matte is enriched with vitamin E and wheat germ oil to keep lips soft, silky and smooth lips. Its non drying creamy formula keeps the lips hydrated with a matte finish.

Size 3.6ml

MRP: Rs. 375/-

Shades: From left-right

 

Pure Glam
Winter Lily
Pink Romance
Grape Blossom
Peach Carnation
Classic Rose
Brilliant Kiss
Desert Dune
Pink Princess
Elegant Bloom
Lip Lush

There was a Milan Red..but I don’t think the swatch unnamed is Milan Red..I am not sure of that shade..

Sorry for a little mixing of Pure Glam and Winter Lily..

I liked Peach Carnation, Classic Rose and Brilliant Kiss

Which is your favorite ?