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Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks Muse, Preview Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Is your lipstick giving you both moisture and wear? This velvety soft formula with moisturizing shea butter and aloe is food proof and doesn’t quit. 20 Shades. Apply once and go.

– Instant Moisture
– All-day Color
– Shea butter, Aloe
– Soft suede finish
– Available in 20 shades

EXPERT TIPS: Apply your favorite shade of Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede onto clean, smooth lips. Make a statement with a modern matte finish. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede can be worn with or without a Lipliner.

MRP: Rs.650/- for 2.55g

I have a few of them with me..I am going to review some and some are going to be with a few lucky ones from you 😀 So, yes there is a contest coming up..

To start with, I love the packaging of these..the matching ends look pretty..and so does the swivel up bullet..but ends up getting on the edges :/

There are some totally matte and some with fine shimmer that give a slight glossy sheen..

I am reviewing Muse and Preview today..would be reviewing two more soon..

Muse

It has a sweet smell..which goes away in few seconds..the lipstick glides on smooth..and comes up sheer in one swipe and can be builded..and is completely opaque in 2-3 swipes..once set..it stays and stays put whole day..

Preview

It feels sticky on lips..and sets to a matte finish within an hour..and then looks like a pretty matte stain the whole day…I think this is by far the longest any lipstick has stayed on me..

T-B: Preview, Muse

Muse is a super pretty bright fuchsia pink..it brightens up my face and I soo love this shade..

Preview is a warm mauve pink with some shimmer..an everyday shade..something you can wear to your office too..

My only issue with this, is that it feels a little sticky and heavy on lips and fades unevenly at the end of the day.

You can see how Muse looks  on me after every 3 hours below..

L-R: On application, After 3 hours, After 6 hours

Pros:

1. Pretty packaging.
2. Super pretty shades..all 20..there is one for everyone.
3. Gives a nice matte polished look.
4. Stays put whole day !
5. Leaves a super pretty stain.
6. Does not smear or bleed.
7. Clasps tight and it clicks shut when swiveled up or down..travel friendly.

Cons:

1. Fades unevenly at the end of the day..vanishes from the centre.
2. Feels a little sticky and heavy.
3. Expensive..and that too qty is 2.55g 😮
4. Feels a little dry after 2-3 hours.
5. One needs a good cream based makeup remover to remove it completely.

Overall I would say its not the best long staying lipstick out there..but if you are someone on whom no lipstick stays for long (like me), this is definitely a welcome change. Only thing is you have to bear the little dryness and stickiness. But but I lovee the pretty shades..all pinks, corals, oranges, reds..especially the pinks are totally my kinds..love Muse !! I would say if you love any shade of these or you are the types who like long staying matte lipsticks, you should check these out..but do try it out at the counter and let it stay for an hour or so before buying..coz it flaked off on many and has mixed reviews.

Rating:

Quality: 3.25/5 (added 0.25 for the shades)
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipsticks ?

P.S: Three are PR Samples but that has not affected my opinion.

Rimmel Apocalips Review, Swatches

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Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer Nova, Stellar, Apocaliptic Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: It’s the End of Colour as you know it!
The intense rich colour of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin smooth shine.

It’s neither a lipstick nor a gloss… It’s BIGGER than both!

LONG LIVE THE COLOUR!

8 available shades

  • Nude Eclipse
  • Stellar
  • Luna
  • Apocaliptic
  • Big Bang
  • Nova
  • Celestial
  • Galaxy
MRP: £5.99 for 5ml

First of all, I love the packaging..pink and black and the diamond shaped top..the slanted applicator is also perfect to apply this..

As mentioned, its neither a lipstick nor a gloss..its like a pigmented creamy liquid lipstick..

Super pigmented, creamy, goes on smooth..and stays pretty good..glossiness goes away in an hour or so..but the color stays..

Apocaliptic is a bright fuchsia pink..but not cool toned
Stellar is a neonish bright coral
Nova is light rosy pink

T-B: Nova, Stellar, Apocaliptic
L-R: Nova, Stellar, Apocaliptic

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Very creamy.
3. Does not smear or stain.
4. Stays for a decent time…and leaves behind a stain.
5. Easy to use.
6. Nice packaging with matching ends.
7. Qty is good enough.
8. Economical..for people there..we do need to pay the extra shipping.

Cons:

1. Not available here.
2. Might bleed and stain a little.

Overall these are pretty amazing..I love all three shades..there is also a bright red, nude and other shades..definitely worth a try ! Highly Recommend !

Also wore Apocaliptic HERE
Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

If you are in India and want to try these, you can also buy them through OrderMakeupUK

Have you tried Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer ?

MUA Power Pout Crazy in Love Review, Swatches

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MUA Power Pout Colour Intense Tint and Balm Crazy in Love Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Available in six rich bold shades from chic nude ‘Rendez Vous’ to deep rich rasberry ‘Broken Hearted’, our new colour intense lip tints will ensure your lips will look good enough to kiss!

MUA Power Pout is a lip treatment with colour intensity that relieves dry, cracked lips providing immediate moisturisation. The handy pencil-style applicator provides easy to apply sheer soft lip colour and rolls up for easy use.

Ensure you have the most kissable lips this spring and kisses they will remember forever…

Available in shades Rendez Vous, Irreplaceable, Crazy in Love, Runway, Justify and Broken Hearted


Ingredients:


MRP: £3.00

So after the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain and Lakme Pop Tint, I tried the MUA Power Pout..


Packaging wise its exactly like the Revlon Balm Stain..retractable packaging with a cap and shade wise outer body..and even has that peppermint smell..and cooling feeling..


Texture wise, its veryy balmy..super glossy..its so much like a balm..that it melts and breaks..as you can see..more balmy than the Clinique Chubby Sticks too..it even repairs chapped or dry lips..

But color wise, its not as sheer as the Chubby sticks..and more pigmented..and once the glossiness settles, it gives a nice color..and stays for 3-4 hours and leaves behind a stain..

Crazy in Love is a bright juicy raspberry shade with some shimmer..I just love it..how it looks all glossy and juicy on the lips…I do not have a shade as fresh and juicy as this, in my stash..

Pros:

1. Super balmy and moisturising..it even heals dry lips.
2. Pigmented..and leaves behind a stain..not sheer kinds.
3. Super affordable.
4. Decent quantity.
5. 6 shades to choose from.
6. Love the shade..very fresh and brightens up the face.
7. Does not settle in fine lines.
8. Has castor seed oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and waxes in ingredients..so obviously works great as a balm too.

Cons:

1. Available online.
2. Melts and breaks.

Overall I love these..I wanted to try one but now I regret not getting all :p These are super balmy yet pigmented..and super affordable..Highly Recommend !

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

And Romwe is back with leggings flash sale..

Romwe leggings flash sale
200 crazy leggings, only $19.99
Time: 06/18/2013 -06/20/2013
Go: http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/200+_leggings_flash_sale/

Have you tried MUA Power Pouts ?

Current Favorites-2

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Doing this post after a long long time..I felt like doing a current favorites post today..So lets see what am I loving off late..

1. New Statement Necklaces

Recent ones..I am loving them 🙂

2. MUA Undress Me Too and Power Pout in Crazy in Love

Review coming soon..a perfect cool neutrals palette..and a juicy raspberry shade..

3. Pink Makeup Brush Set 😀

Well all girls love pink, no ? :p

4. Bath & Body Works Sea Island Cotton Body Mist

I love aqua mists and perfumes..this is so refreshing and nice..

What are your current favorites ?

Look 2: L’oreal Paris L’Or Sunset Collection

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Look 2: L’oreal Paris L’Or Sunset Collection

I am back with another look using the L’oreal Paris L’Or Sunset Collection..check out the collection HERE and my first look HERE

For the second look, I used the shade 3 all over..and 4 as the highlighter..and blended in with the 1 in the crease (which gave a kind of taupey effect)..and lined with the Portofino Blue Kohl on the upper lash line (when I am using a bright eyeliner, I keep the eye shadows neutral..for the color to show up)..along with the black Super Liner..and the Volume Million Lashes Mascara..I also used the highlighter..i.e no. 4 on the cheek bones..and lipstick is L’Oreal Color Riche Made for Me Intense Fever Brown 291..

I also tried a bun 🙂

I hope you like the look..

Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Sinful Orange Review, Swatches

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Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Color Sinful Orange Review, Swatches- MAC Morange Dupe ?

 What the Company claims: Take me as I am lip color is a unique multifunctional product which provides the application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. It is an extra creamy and soft feeling lipstick formula with excellent color pay-off and coverage. Viscous oils and esters create the beautiful shine. Skin conditioning ingredients like Shea butter and vitamin E further enhance the comfortable wearing properties. Be worry-free, take this gorgeous pencil and create the prettiest lip – creamy, ready for shine and flirty fun.


MRP: INR 699.00 for 3.94g

Shades Available:

Sensuous Red
Flirtatious Pink
Seductive Tan
Lip Smacking Cherry
Mischievous Wine
Bare Dare Pink
Sizzling Berry
Mysterious Nude



Sinful Orange is a new addition in Colorbar Take Me As I Am Lip Colors..


Its a short chubby pencil with the matching shade color at the ends..it comes with its own sharpener..It is not like normal lip pencils..which are usually drier..this is more of a lipstick in pencil form..remember the Inglot AMC Lip Pencil..see HERE..those are matte and dry..this is creamy.

These Take Me As I am Lip Color Pencils are just like your moisturising lipsticks..they apply with ease..and are very comfy on lips without any dryness or heaviness..they give a glossy finish..which fades away after some time..but the color stays..it stays for a good 5-6 hours..and leaves behind a stain..



Sinful Orange is a bright yellow based orange…its a true sindoori orange..I cannot carry it fully opaque..I did try HERE, it ended up looking way too bright :/ I feel its quite similar to MAC Morange..and fairer and duskier girls..both extremes would rock this shade..I prefer a single swipe or layering/combining it with other shades..

Here is it on me..a single swipe..


Pros:

1. Moisturising and there is no dryness or heaviness.
2. Stay for a good 5-6 hours.
3. These pencils have a cute packaging and easy to carry along for touch ups too.
4. Comes with their own sharpener.
5. There are 9 shades available but there is something for everyone..an orange based red, a nude pink, peachy pink, pale pink, wine ,berry, nude brown, etc..
6. Matching ends to identify the shade in case you have more than one..

Cons:

1. Expensive !
2. Would finish off soon..since it needs to be sharpened and causes wastage too.


Check out the review and swatches of Flirtatious Pink HERE and check out all the swatches HERE


Overall I quite like these Take Me As I Am Lip Colors..a product which works both as a liner and lipstick and stays so well and is moisturising and can be carried along anywhere for touch ups..only this shade Sinful Orange is something I prefer wearing as a stain or combined..I think its a dupe of MAC Morange lipstick..

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.75/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: May be Sensuous Red next 😉

Have you tried super bright orange lipsticks ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Lakme Absolute Lip Tint Pink Sorbet Review, Swatches, FOTD

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Lakme Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints Lip Tint Pink Sorbet Review, Swatches, FOTD
I had mentioned about the launch of Lakme Limited Edition Absolute Pop Tints Collection HERE. The colors are all summery and fresh and with a neon touch..

What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute Lip Tints include 8 pop shades. These thick creamy pencils deliver rich color and unbelievable shine in just a stroke.

Tip:
This is the best collection for the ones who want to look extra special this summer.

Why to choose Lakmé Absolute Lip Tints?
Rich color delivery
Unique 8 Pop Shades
Limited edition collection

Shades:

Pink Sorbet, Candy Kiss, Peach Please, Orange Tease, Berry Pink, Plum Rush, Grape Hint, Wine Punch

MRP: Rs.800/- for 2g

It comes in a black swivel packaging with a plastic cap…and limited edition engraved on it..and the shade name behind..I did not like the packaging much..the plastic cap is fragile..and cannot even identify the shades if you have more..

Its quite creamy..but not too balmy kinds..thick enough..but needs a few swipes to cover up pigmented lips well. It does not have any particular smell or taste..but does not glide well on dry lips..

It takes some time to settle on the lips..and within half an hour or so..its like settled well all over with a glossy sheen..the glossiness goes away in a hour or so..but lips feel moisturised and comfortable..and the stain stays for 3-4 hours..

Pink Sorbet is a light wearable candy pink with some shimmer..not too neonish or bright..its a fun summery shade..the shimmer is hardly visible..it looks frosty in the hand swatch but quiet wearable on lips..I quite like the shade..

T: 2 swipes, B: 1 swipe

These are less balmy but more pigmented than the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stains

Here is it on me..sorry for the flash..it got too dark by the time I clicked this pic :/

Pros:

1. Quite pigmented.
2. Comfortable on lips.
3. Stain stays for 3-4 hours..after the glossiness and color starts fading.
4. All bright pinks and oranges..neon colors..good for the young crowd.
5. Does not bleed.
6. Travel friendly..it does not mess up in the bag..as its not too balmy and soft kinds.
7. Settles to a smoother finish after half an hour..

Cons:

1. Does not glide well on dry lips.
2. Expensive..if the colors were targeted for the young crowd..the pricing should have been lower too..Revlon is 200 bucks lesser and offers 0.7g more.
3. I expected it to stay even longer.
4. Packaging is not good.
5. Limited Edition.

Overall these are nice..pigmented and glossy and has fun summery shades..but I would have definitely preferred a lesser price..and these are limited edition..so if you have a favorite shade..go grab it now..I am not sure if I would repurchase..but you can have one in your collection..

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Not sure

Have you tried the Lakme Absolute Lip Tints ??

Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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Avon VitaLuscious Lipsticks Vital Copper, Wine Wellness Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the Avon VitaLuscious Lipstick Launch HERE

What the Company claims: Drench your lips in sexy, luscious, good-for-you color

Avon brings you a lipstick that has it all! Avon’s VitaLuscious Lipstick is infused with the natural goodness of Vitamins and SPF15 sun protection offering a head-turning, eye-catching lip color with unmatched luminosity. Infused with nourishing and moisturizing antioxidants such as vitamin E and almond oil, AVON VitaLuscious Lipsticks offers long lasting rich color that keep lips looking their softest, smoothest and radiantly healthy.

Concept: When it comes to lipstick, women are always looking for unparalleled brilliance with natural goodness and gorgeous color. The new VitaLuscious formula is rich in Vitamins B, C and E which revitalizes, softens and protects delicate lips. Organic almond, jojoba and lavender oil, are blended together to give you a lipstick for all seasons. The double dose of Jojoba, gentle and almond oil moisturize lips without leaving a heavy cakey feeling. Lavender oil prevents chapping and soothes the lips, providing the softness and suppleness of a balm while the silky glistening formula provides a healthy radiance.

The luscious, rich creamy colors of AVON VitaLuscious lipsticks will shape, magnify and define lips giving you the ideal pout!

Get your kissable lips with the natural goodness of AVON VitaLuscious Lipstick, NOW!

PRICE: Rs 339/-for 3.8g

It comes in a cylindrical tube packaging..I quite like the packaging..has a faint sweet smell..

Vital Copper
Wine Wellness

The formula is super glossy..it leaves the lips moisturised like a lip balm does..with one swipe you get a gloss like coverage..which can be builded more..

Stays for 3-4 hours..leaves behind a soft stain..I wish the staying power was better though..

L-R: Wine Wellness, Vital Copper- 1 swipe, 2 swipes

Vital Copper is a coppery brown..and Wine Wellness is a pretty pinky wine with silver shimmer..but the shimmer does not stray and is neither those chunky types..I quite like this shade..

L-R: Vital Copper, Wine Wellness

Pros:

1. Comes in many shades.
2. Super glossy and moisturising.
3. Goes opaque when builded..
4. Leaves a pretty stain behind.
5. Has SPF 15.
6. Many shades to choose from.
7. On offer mostly..so at around 249 or lesser they are pretty economical.
8. Does not accentuate fine lines.

Cons:

1. Does not stay for long..
2. Only available through Avon reps.

Overall I love how glossy these are..more like tinted lip balms..but which can be builded..and leaves a pretty stain behind..if you have dry lips, you would surely love these..

I am liking Pink Boost which is a pretty pink..and Enduring Sable..a pretty peachy coral..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Avon VitaLuscious lipsticks yet ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lipstick Peach Blush Review, Swatches

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FACES Ultime Pro Longwear Matte Lipstick 05 Peach Blush Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Matte finish for the uber chic! A vivid color burst that lasts more than 8 hours. Enriched with Vitamin E and anti-aging oxidants. Creamy texture gives smooth, water proof high coverage. Available in a range of swanky shades.

Comes in 10 shades..

MRP: Rs.599/- for 2.5g

It comes in a long sleek matte packaging..quite chic..

Peach Blush is no peachy peach..its a dusty pink brown shade..an MLBB for me..very wearable..I guess it will look good on everyone..

The finish is semi matte..not as matte and drying as the Maybelline 14H Superstay but not those moisturising and creamy types too..but since this shade is light..it does not stay on for long..max 3-4 hours..and fades away later..

T: 2-3 swipes, B: 1 swipe

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Chic packaging.
2. Semi matte finish.
3. Stays for 3-4 hours..darker shades would stay on longer.
4. Very comfortable finish..non drying.
5. Peach Blush would suit everyone..an everyday wearable shade..to the office or anywhere..an MLBB for many.

Cons:

1. Qty offered is too less..just 2.5g 😮
2. Expensive for this qty.
3. All shades have same black packaging..no differentiation.
4. Lighter shades like these have less staying power.

Overall I do like the texture and finish..love the shade..I only wish it was priced lower..I notice everything in Ultime Pro range is priced high..I wonder why..and also the qty could have been a little more..atleast 3.5g..check this out at the store and try if it works for you..I am eyeing the shade Read My Lips..

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lipsticks ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Lip4 Palettes Tease, Showgirl Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Lip4 Lipstick Palettes Tease, Showgirl Review, Swatches

Newly launching on the 8th of May is Sleek MakeUP’s newest venture Lip4 Palettes.

There are 6 variations: Tease, Ballet, Show Girl, Siren and Mardi Gras will be available in selected Superdrug stores..Mardi Gras is limited edition and Havana is an online exclusive.


MRP: £8.99 (Around Rs.760-800/-)


Directions and Ingredients:


Siren is a combo of amazing corals and oranges..Ballet has pretty nudes..Tease is filled up with hot reds..and Showgirl has hot hot pinks..

It comes in a square black trademark Sleek MakeUP packaging..a little bigger than the Brow Kit..and comes with a nice big mirror and a small lip brush..

The palette has a combo of gloss, satin and matte finishes..satin is a little easier to work with than matte..small water droplets you see on any finish..thats satin..

I have got Showgirl and Tease for you..

T-B: Vegas, Lola, Jewel, Dancer

Showgirl

Vegas – Matte bright candy pink
Lola – Glossy raisin berry pink
Jewel – Satin cool toned bright pink
Dancer – Glossy barbie pale pink

Clockwise L-R: Vegas, Lola, Jewel, Dancer
T-B: Spotlight, Show Off, Paris, Dita

Tease

Spotlight – Glossy classic blue based red
Show Off – Matte Bright Coral
Paris – Glossy bright true red
Dita – Satin watermelon pinky red

Clockwise L-R: Spotlight, Show Off, Paris, Dita

Its a perfect travel companion..and shades can also be mixed and matched..I am amazed by the pigmentation..these are super pigmented and leave a strong stain behind..

Only issue is glossy shades are too soft and creamy…they would get a little messy..and also they transfer easily and don’t stay on for long..matte shades need to be layered and neatly applied..I love the satin finish the most..can also be used with fingers and dabbed on lightly like a stain..they are stiff unlike the glossy which would dent your finger in :/ These are only available online..

Overall these are pretty amazing..the colors, combo, different finishes and the brush and mirror..make it ideal for travel..and if you love reds you surely going to love Tease coz all the shades are wearable..in Showgirl I liked Lola and Jewel the most..

These would be available online on sleekmakeup.com or Superdrug stores from 8th May,2013..

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.25/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: You can place the order for Lip4 Palette in the Order Makeup UK group..They are also having a giveaway..MAC 15 EYESHADOW PALETTE once they reach 500 members..so join in..you might be the lucky one 😉

Which did you like ?

P.P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.