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LIME CRIME Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipstick Cashmere (Grey Beige) Review, Swatches

LIME CRIME Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipstick Cashmere (Grey Beige) Review, Swatches

LIME CRIME Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipstick Cashmere (Grey Beige) Review, Swatches

By Linda

Hey ladies,

As we are now heading towards festival and wedding seasons,we have a good reason to shop for new goodies. I’m always on hunt for different makeup products, so this time I decided to buy a liquid matte lipstick from LIME CRIME’s Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipstick collection in shade ‘Cashmere’.This is the first time I purchased a product from Lime Crime.This brand is available online in USA, and in India it’s available online ( Flipkart /Amazon). Earlier in the year 2015 there was a controversy regarding this brand but it has been sorted by now. I haven’t tried buying this shade online, if any of you have please share the information. I personally purchased this lipstick during a Makeup Exhibition that happens once a year in Kuwait (Middle east) and believe me I got it at a very good discounted rate. Let’s know more about this lipstick.

What Lime Crime Claims: Long lasting matte liquid lipstick is a bestselling grey-brown ‘greige’ hue. As per me the hint of grey is a little higher than brown or rather beige , that’s why “greige”. Inspired by the luxurious texture of rose petals, Velvetines liquid matte lipstick dries to a touch-proof velvet finish. Remove with waterproof makeup remover or oil.

Additional Claims: Certified Cruelty and Vegan Product. The products do not contain any animal derived ingredients. And no animal testing is ever performed at any point. So Ladies !!!!! we now have better reason to purchase and use this product..

Ingredients: Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, EthylhexylMethoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isododecane, Flavor (Aroma), Kaolin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol. May Contain [+/-]: Red 30 Lake CI 73360, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491 CI 77492 CI 77499, Red 6 Lake CI 15850, Red 7 Lake CI 15850, Yellow 5 Lake CI 19140, Manganese Violet CI 77742, Red 27 Lake CI 45410, Red 28 Lake CI 45410, Blue 1 CI 42090.

VEGAN/CRUELTY-FREE

Cost: $20 for 0.088 floz / 2.6ml

Packaging

This liquid lipstick is packed in a smoked/opaque sturdy plastic tube with a doe shaped applicator made up of soft bristles which makes the application much easier with minimal errors. This tube is packed in a beautiful rose printed carton with the ingredients and the shade mentioned on it.

Shade and Texture

This is a unique shade and believe me I had a hard time in describing the shade in this review. Depending on the color of your natural lip it will look different from person to person. On my fair to medium skin tone, on my lips it appears to look nude with a hint of mauve shade. It does give me a washed out look but I tend to like the look.

The texture of the formulation is creamy and soft on application.Glides on smoothly with minimal swipes. Initially, on application the product remains glossy on your lips but within seconds it dries to a perfect matte. Just in case you happen to smudge the lipstick, wipe it off immediately with a makeup remover as it dries to a matte finish within few seconds.

My take on this Liquid Lipstick:

I’m totally in love with the texture of this lipstick , as it is so easy to apply on to your lips, that it does not even bleed without a lip liner. It feels absolutely light on the lips just like a second skin.The applicator picks up considerable amount of product enough to smear over your entire lip.

Additional bonus !! it does not transfer to your glasses or cups. This product will not budge no matter what. You need a makeup remover incase to remove the lipstick.The shade Cashmere would be ideal for a daytime casual look or even if you are looking for subtle neutral shade on your lips for any occasion

After a few hours it does make your lips dry but that’s expected from a matte lipstick.I always keep a lip balm handy to revive the freshness of the lipstick. I would definitely want to buy more shades from Lime Crime , as the lipstick alone speaks for itself.

Pros:

  • Long Stay Power
  • Good pigmentation
  • Glides on smoothly
  • Vegan
  • Cruelty free
  • Convenient applicator
  • Transfer and smudge proof
  • Light weight ,travel friendly

Cons:

  • Might not suit all skin tones
  • Availability
  • May feel too dry on lips (might accentuate lines)

Rating: 4.5/5 (For texture, unique shade and finish on your lips)

Would I recommend LIME CRIME’s Matte Liquid Lipstick in shade ‘Cashmere’? Yes definitely I recommend this product and would like to try out more shades

Editor’s Note: That’s a gorgeous shade Linda! I have never tried Lime Crime Velvetines and I want to try this shade now!!

Have you tried Lime Crime Velvetines? Your favourite shade?

First Colourpop Haul, Review, Swatches | How to Buy in India

First Colourpop Haul, Review, Swatches | How to Buy in India

Hi guys,

Finally I am sitting down to write this post, I know this took forever and I am really sorry. In fact, I bought more Colourpop after this but will include it in a separate US haul post.

For now, let’s start with this. I wanted to try Colourpop since a long time but they did not ship to India. Once they announced they are starting international shipping, I had my wishlist ready and as soon as they started it, I tried to place my order and I got the shock of my life! Shipping was $25! Yes, my order was $30 and shipping was $25 which is close to double. Obviously I didn’t want to spend that much and many people complained on social media regarding this, Colourpop replied that they have flat rate shipping of $25 so you can order more items for same shipping amount.

If in case you have to place a huge order or 2-3 friends are combining an order, then buying directly from Colourpop made sense. Since I didn’t want to place a huge order as that attracts customs and wanted to just try a few things initially, it was not very economical for me.

Enter ‘Ship Out From USA‘. Magali did an entire video on them and explained how to use it, you can watch the video HERE.

Basically what they do is, they create a virtual USA/UK address for you and you can use that address to place order on any website which does not deliver to India directly. They will receive the items, repack it well and send it across to you. Like an intermediary, and of course it has some charges.

Charges without the discount are a little high, but I have a huge 40% discount code for you all i.e. “NEWLOVE40” (code to be applied on the Ship Out From USA website, not on merchant website) This code will not have an expiry period! So you can use it anytime and to buy from any website, valid for both virtual USA and UK orders. I would definitely suggest make use of it during sale periods (Black Friday sale is coming soon) and also ‘Free Shipping within USA/UK’ above certain amount.

That way is turns out to be pretty economical. After the 40% discount and using Ship Out From USA, it was pretty decent a price to pay for Colourpop considering all sellers here have a good amount of margin and it turns out to be much cheaper than that.

Also all Colourpop products are $5 and $6, plus they are very high quality and full of pigments! From eyes to cheeks to lips, all products are full of pigments and are long staying!

So let’s see what all I got in my first haul..

T-B: November, Point Zero, Beeper, Lumiere

I have been using some of the products since quite some time now, especially the lipsticks. I got one from Lippie Stix ($5), two Ultra Satin ($6) and one Ultra Matte ($6). And I also got one eyebrow pencil ($5), one creme gel liner ($5), three Super Shock eyeshadows ($5) and one Super Shock cheek highlighter($8).

Now the eye and cheek products of Colourpop are very buttery and should be used only with hands, especially eyeshadows. You cannot get the colour pay off with brushes. Also they break easily, I got one eyeshadow slightly broken when it came but then their nature is such, that will easily break even if dropped once. And also their products dry up pretty quickly if kept open, so they mention to close the lid pretty tight!

So I got two Ultra Satin Lips in November and Point Zero from the recent KathleenLightsxColourpop collaboration and the Lippie Stix in Lumiere from her previous collaboration. I love Kathleen Lights and all the shades she created in the recent collab were pretty amazing, so I had to get these! Apart from these, I got the Ultra Matte Lip in Beeper which I wanted since a long time! That shade is gorgeous and a must have!

The Lippie Stix are like a matte chubby lip crayon but much more creamier and pigmented. They stay for about 3-4 hours and longer without eating or drinking. The Ultra Satin Lip also stays for about same time, but it is a proper liquid lipstick formula which is completely matte. But fortunately they are not drying. Ultra Matte is drying but stays the longest and is the most pigmented!

L-R: November, Point Zero, Beeper, Lumiere
L-R: November, Point Zero, Beeper, Lumiere

Lumiere is a dusty mauve pink

November is a mid tone warm peachy pink

Point Zero is a cool toned grey brown

Beeper is a warm mid tone taupe

The eyeshadows I got are So Quiche, Nillionaire and LaLa.

These swatches are just one swipe each! Also I tried hard to capture the exact colour, but the shades are gorgeous and the camera was just not picking up the exact colours or doing justice to the shadows.

The eyeshadows are so creamy and the colours are gorgeous! They are very different and unique with a beautiful combination of reflects.

So Quiche

So Quiche is ansoft olive with a highly reflective gold and pink violet glittery duo chrome metallic finish

Nillionaire

Nillionaire is warm bronze with tons of gold and multi coloured glitter in a Metallic finish.

LaLa

LaLa is a satin finish rose gold

L-R: So Quiche, Nillionaire, Lala

And I also picked the Brow Pencil in Bangin Brunette which is the perfect shade for my dark eyebrows and hair. I love the fact that it has spoolie at one end which makes it very convenient to use and you do not need extra brushes. And I wanted a nice, nude eye pencil for my waterline since a long time and my search ended at Colourpop Creme Gel Liner in Honeydude which is a perfect peachy nude for my waterline.

Highlighters are my weakness, so I had to get one highlighter! 😀 I picked Lunch Money which is a gorgeous soft light gold shade with reflective duo chrome. This is one shade which will work for a lot of skin tones from light to medium. It will be a little light for very dark/deep skin tones. It is super buttery and creamy and very pigmented, absolutely love the shade!

And the quantity is huge! I think only the highlighters are a little more than their usual $5 and $6, but even for $8 the quality and quantity is amazing!

Here is how a few shades look on me.. (First is November, then Point Zero and Beeper)

I absolutely love each and every thing in this haul and highly recommend each of these! You can just close your eyes and get these, for the price, they are amazing!

Also you can trust on my research that I would pick shades after spending hours in finding out the best shades 😀

Also Colourpop has free shipping above $50 and $4.99 below that just for 3-4 days currently, if in case you want to get something, right now is the time 😀 Or else my 40% off Ship Out From USA coupon code ‘NEWLOVE40’ is valid forever and for everything you want to buy from US/UK.

I paid around $51 for everything (they have $5 off for new registered members) plus the shipping through SOFU was around 2000 which came to about INR 1200 after the 40% discount. So in total around INR 4500 with shipping for everything. But I would highly suggest placing the order in the next 1-2 days if you are really planning to get something, coz of their free shipping offer 🙂

What is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below.

Top 10 Beauty & Fashion Trends of 2016

Top 10 Beauty & Fashion Trends of 2016

Guest Post

The year 2016 is half gone. Yes we’re past June! So today I’m sharing some latest beauty and fashion trends of the year so far. Let’s begin. 😀

1. Bubble Eyeliner – Still trying to ace winged eyes? You better not! As bubble eyeliner is the newest funky makeup trend. It is a sort of bumpy eyeliner which was discovered by the beauty Youtuber, Jenny Gonzalez. Since then it has been spreading wide on Instagram.

2. Choker – The choker is back and with a bang. You must have already spotted it as they’re literally everywhere, from Bollywood to neighborhood. 😉

It’s quite easy to carry a choker and you must give it a shot, if haven’t already.

3. Cold Shoulder – Also known as off shoulder, this popular trend from the 90’s is back. It has become a must to have an off shoulder top.

It goes well with the choker, a perfect pairing with which you can never go wrong.

4. Bold Brows – It’s time for going bold with thick eyebrows. Ditch those thin arched regular look and experiment something different and quirky.

Bollywood stars such as Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra among others have been spotted rocking this trend. Here Sonam is sporting another new makeup trend i.e. Reverse Winged Eyeliner or also known as Upside Down Cat Eye Look.

5. Liquid Lipstick – Haven’t heard of them yet? Then let me tell you, it is the new kid on the block which has garnered much of acclaim recently.

Liquid lipstick has a great staying power and offers pigmentation of a lipstick and shine of a lip gloss. You can always blot it out to achieve a matte look, if it is glossy. You get matte liquid lipsticks too.

6. Ombre Lips – It’s a Korean beauty trend where you’re combine two tones of colors. Ombre lips look absolute gorgeous and is often sported by models on runways. I would suggest you to initially begin with more wearable colors rather than the darker shades.

7. Peel off Lipstick – You love makeup and then you love tattoos. So do you love makeup tattoos? It’s a peel off and apply concept originally from South Korea. It’s quite long lasting, upto 12 hours. Though it must be used with a bit of care as it may hurt your pretty pout.

8. Rainbow Highlighter – All thanks to an Etsy shop Bitter Lace Beauty for bringing out Prism, the rainbow highlighter. This highlighter does the perfect job to highlight your cheekbones with rainbow colors. Exciting right? But if you can’t wait to own one, then you can DIY one as the net is flooded with quite creative ideas.

9. Clown Contouring – As the name suggests, clown contouring means to make a clown of yourself by oozing lots of makeup on your face. Only to arrive at a perfectly blended and contoured look. YouTube beauty vlogger, Esther who came up with this beauty trend remarks it as a fun approach to contouring.

10. Sheer Trend – It’s one of the biggest summer fashion trend. It’s quite common among the celebs but not easy to carry as it can lead to over exposure too. But the effortless way to add it to your wardrobe is a sheer back crop top or sheer neckline blouse with a saree. If you’re really in awe of this trend then you can also go for the skirts which look quite fabulous.

That’s all about the top 10 beauty and fashion trends of 2016. Have you tried any of these? Do share in the comments below.

About Me – I’m Aisha, 19. I’ve a personal blog, Jhalli Diva where I share my love for beauty, fashion and lifestyle.

Blog URL – www.jhallidiva.com

Editor’s Note: Very well compiled post Aisha! Do check out her blog guys, she has an interesting mix of beauty & fashion.

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Cheapest Matte Liquid Lipsticks Online India (Not Miss Claire/Incolor/Kiss Beauty)

Cheapest Matte Liquid Lipsticks Online India (Not Miss Claire/Incolor/Kiss Beauty)

Hi guys,

So I showed you my new find on Snapchat and everyone has been asking me about these since then, on my Snapchat, Instagram, everywhere.

These are Mars Long Lasting Waterproof Lip Gloss and available on Amazon India. They come in a set of six and there are 3-4 sets, I got the set B1 coz I liked all shades majorly in this set.

I have been trying these out from the last one week and here are my thoughts:

Claims: Mars crystal shine 100 % non transfer long lasting lip gloss.natural transparent effect,makes your lips appear flirtatious.

MRP: Rs.369/- plus shipping Rs.65/- (BUY HERE)

This set B1 has shades 13 to 18 i.e. 13,14,15,16,17 and 18

They comes in this lip gloss like packaging but they have an unique test tube shape.The gloss is transparent and has a silver steel cap. The applicator is straight and flat, I would have liked a doe foot applicator, that makes it easier to spread the product. With this, you have to go over multiple times as the straight shape doesn’t cover much area on the lips, if you know what I mean.

The product is super pigmented, I just go over my lips once for full opaque coverage. But when I know I have to wear this for a longer time and won’t get time to touch up or to make the color more brighter, I layer it with a second coat.

It has a sweet candy like smell, not too bothering though. The product comes off glossy and turns matte in a minute. It is transfer proof and smudge proof, it does not bleed or smear.

It stays for about 3.5-4 hours and then fades from the center or after a full meal. And you only need to reapply at the center, color is intact on rest of the lips and it stays put throughout the day. It is difficult to remove and you need a good oil based cleanser to remove it. You will only need to touch up from the center after about 4 hours.

The finish is completely matte, just the way I like it. It does not accentuate fine lines but I definitely suggest wearing a lip balm underneath, coz it does feel drying after 2-3 hours like any other liquid matte lipstick.

Shades:

13 is the only shade which is slightly sheer. It is a little watery and needs two coats. A nice berry purple, gives a stained/bitten kiss effect

14 is my favourite of all 6. It’s a mix of berry and brown

15 is a bright carrot pink

16 is a n*de milk chocolate brown, my 2nd favourite. An MLBB for me

17 is a metallic light brown, it has tiny silver shimmer

18 is a neon peachy pink

I absolutely don’t mind touching up or reapplying for the price of Rs.70/- per shade 😀 Highly recommend them, these are cheap and easily available online on Amazon. I would maybe try some other set too 😀

Have you tried Mars? What do you think of these?

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme Transylvania Review, Swatches

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme Transylvania Review, Swatches

By Sahiba

Today I will be reviewing NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CRÈME in TRANSYLVANIA shade. To begin with as the name suggests, it’s a lip cream which is matte in nature and that is what makes it my pick for reviewing this.

TRANSYLAVANIA is a dark berry shade, not exactly purple or mauve but a mix of both and hence a dark berry/plum shade. The shade is more suitable for Fall Season. For girls like me who believe that dark lipsticks and darker shades add mystery to your personality and level up your game, this shade is definitely worth trying. One stroke for perfect berry Lips. You can apply twice for a darker shade and finish.

It has a smooth texture and hence has been aptly named and that smoothness doesn’t really give you the feel of tightening or cracking on lips though it being a matte finish product. The Brand claims it to be Matte finish lipstick lasting for a good amount of time with just one time application and as per my experience it does hold true.

The Nyx soft matte lip crème in Transylvania shade would be my pick for an ideal wedding night, paired with golden traditional wear It would add a lot of oomph to your attire and compliment and complete the look.

The brand has a wide variety of shades to offer amongst a variety of Pinks, reds and nudes and all are worth the try.

Product Details: It is a lip crème which is smooth in texture and matte in finish, the shade reviewed by me is Nyx Soft Matte Lip Crème (TRANSYLVANIA)

Price: 1000 for 8ML

Where to Buy From

  • Buy online from Amazon.in
  • Sephora
  • Any good cosmetic shop dealing with branded products.

How to Use: The product comes in a sleek and compact long container and you have to twist open the cap. The brush is of a good length and quality and it gives a perfect finish with just one stroke which is clean and simple to apply. Its application is similar to any lip gloss that you generally use. And it’s easy to carry. Trust me it will not take much space in you sling bag!

My Experience with NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CRÈME:

It has been an absolutely wonderful experience using NYX SOFT MATTE LIP CRÈME (TRANSYLVANIA) I have been using this product for almost 2 months now and it’s still going strong. Never fails to impress me. It compliments fair skin tone. The colour stays in its place for a fairly good amount of time. It doesn’t make your lips feel dry and gives you a smooth and matte finish.

Positives Of The Product

  • Smooth texture
  • Matte Finish
  • Highly pigmented
  • Easy Application
  • Easy to carry
  • Good staying power

Negatives of The Product

  • Could have been priced a little lesser.

Would I repurchase and recommend? Yes

Editor’s Note: I absolutely loved this shade Sahiba, somehow in the more famoust shades of NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams, I have never noticed this one. Looks very good.

Have you tried the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Transylvania? Which shade is your favourite in the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams?

L’Oreal Paris India La Vie En Rose Collection – Preview & Swatches

L’Oreal Paris India La Vie En Rose Collection – Preview & Swatches

Hi guys,

I know a lot has already been written about the new L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection and you must have already seen lots of pictures on Instagram too.

Last year, L’Oreal Paris had launched the Pure Reds Collection which had beautiful reds and deep pinks and berry shades. That collection was super hit, I absolutely love the Pure Amaranthe, Pure Garnet, Pure Rouge and still mostly keep reaching for them. A year before that they had come up with the Infallible lipsticks which were again fabulous, Forever Fuchsia and Charismatic Coral being my favourites.

Now they have launched the Collection Exclusive Star Pink La Vie En Rose Range which is entirely pink, now we girls love pink, don’t we, there is a pink for every skintone in this collection. It consists of 7 Moist Mat Lipsticks, 5 L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors and 3 Color Riche Nail Paints. La Vie En Rose in French literally means #LifeInPink.

  • L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star Moist Mat Lipstick – Rs.990/-
  • L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors – Rs 950/-
  • L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star Color Riche Nail Paints- Rs. 295/-

The range is called ‘Collection Star’ because every L’Oreal Paris ambassador in the world has one shade each in this collection which represents them and the shade has their autograph too. From India, we have Sonam Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif shades and we have their nail paints too.

L- Liya, R- J. Lo
L- Sonam, R- Julianne

Lipsticks:

  • Eva’s Pink – Light Dusty Rose
  • J.Lo’s Pink – Deep Plum Pink with fine fuchsia shimmer
  • Naomi’s Pink – Pale N*de Beige
  • Aishwarya’s Pink – Light Baby Pink
  • Blake’s Pink – Light Peachy Pink
  • Doutzen’s Pink – Bright Barbie Pink
  • Liya’s Pink – Muted Carrot Pink

L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors:

  • Fan Bingbing’s Peony Pink – Milky Pink
  • Gong Li’s Lilac Pink – Soft Lilac Pink
  • Katrina Kaif’s Orchid Pink – Muted Barbie Pink with fine gold shimmer
  • Sonam Kapoor’s Azalea Pink – Coral Pink
  • Julianne’s Mongolia Pink – Plummy Pink

Nail Paints:

Katrina
  • Sonam – Dusty Mauve
  • Katrina – Neutral Pink
  • Aishwarya – Deep Rosy Pink

Here is a little preview and swatches for you..

L- Liya, R- J. Lo
L- Sonam, M- Julianne, R- Katrina
Sunlight
Indoors

I would be doing a detailed review along with some looks in the next post.

What do you think of the L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection?

Faces Canada Ultime Pro Lip Creme Review,Swatches

Faces Canada Ultime Pro Lip Creme Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME is an absolutely super soft, smooth and moisturizing lipgloss that promises one stroke hi shine coverage. It is completely opaque, highly pigmented, does not transfer, bleed or feather and stays on for hours at a stretch. Inspired by the colors of mesmerizing cocktails, LIP CRÈME gives you the color intensity of the lipstick and luster of a gloss.This non-sticky LIP CREME comes with a doe-foot sponge applicator. It picks up the right quantity of the product.

MRP: Rs.649/- for 4.6ml

Shades Available: 6

  • Fuchsia Sparkler
  • Grape Martini
  • Hawaian Orange
  • Red Mary
  • Nude Mojito
  • Pinka Colada

Ingredients:

I am reviewing the shades Fuchsia Sparkler and Grape Martini today. It comes in a normal transparent round gloss packaging with a doe foot applicator.

Its like a liquid lipstick in texture. Super pigmented and rich, you need just one-two swipes for complete opaque color. It gives a glossy look which goes away after some time and the color stays on for 2-3 hours after which it fades away evenly. Its hydrating and does not require separate lip balm, non sticky and feels very light on the lips.

Fuchsia Sparkler is a bright fuchsia pink.

Grape Martini is a gorgeous grape color. (nothing like this in my stash) Unique and pretty.

So the pinks,reds and nudes might be common shades, I definitely suggest getting this for Grape Martini. I haven’t seen Hawaian Orange but that sounds good too.

Top- Fuchsia Sparkler, Bottom- Grape Martini

These are travel friendly too. Also the quantity is superb, though the price is slightly higher. I wish all brands came up with half quantity and price and mini versions, so that we can try to finish the products too,which usually never happens!

Left- Fuchsia Sparkler, Right- Grape Martini

Overall, I love the shade Grape Martini. I like the pigmentation and ease of use of these Lip Cremes. These are indeed like rich,creamy liquid lipsticks. Though the staying power is normal, you can reapply them anywhere with ease. Definitely recommend!

Rating: 4/5

Have you tried the New Faces Canada Ultime Lip Creme ? Your favourite shade ?

P.S: PR Samples.Honest Review.