Few weeks back, I was invited to visit the L’Oreal Paris Labs in Mumbai and see how they make the hair color, process, behind the scenes, etc.
At first, we were given an introduction to the new L’Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss and the new Chocolate Collection (See more HERE). We were given a presentation about what goes behind L’Oreal Paris and the research in the labs by Maxime De Boni.
Then we took a round of the L’Oreal Labs on the other floor. Later we saw the rooms where they give the hair color to women to try on themselves and observe their way of application, way of washing it, etc. They also help them or teach them if they feel the method is not right.
A discussion room right besides their room, to work on their observations and how and what they can include in the product, to make it easier for women to colour their hair at home by themselves.
We also saw a small experimental salon where they colour their hair and a light room to check the hair colour under the dark light.
Overall, it was good to see ‘what goes beyond’ the hair color and the research involved. Though I would say, it could have been better if we were taken inside the labs to see it live, but since it was against the company’s policy, can’t do much there.
Have you seen any lab where makeup/hair products are made ? Your experience ?
New Launches: Revlon,L’Oreal Paris,Lotus Herbals,TRESemme,Colorbar
Hey guys,
So many new launches coming up. I thought of updating you guys with few interesting ones.
Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel
Revlon Parfumerie™ Nail Enamel
Intoxicating Colors. Irresistible Scents.
Revlon introduces a whole new way to experience color with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel. These vibrant, shiny shades go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to provide a light, enticing fragrance that lasts all day. Revlon Parfumerie™ is a sensorial experience for your nails, exciting you from the moment you apply your color.
Revlon Parfumerie™ offers 15 delectable scented colors in a variety of finishes from creams to glitters. The collection is divided into 3 fragrance and color families: Fruits & Florals for exotic and fruity fragrance notes in vibrant, punchy shades; Sweets & Spices for woody, spicy fragrance notes in deep, rich shades and Freshes for crisp, clean scents in light and airy shades. This unique collection includes a sophisticated range of colors from Revlon, the color authority. The new bottles are worthy of display on the chicest vanity, and the shades are a mix of classic and on-trend colors.
Revlon Parfumerie™ uses fragrance and essential oils so you are given a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume. Fragrance is meant to be an accessory, and with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel you can change your nail color and scent as often as your mood to express your individuality!
FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:
• Vibrant, shiny shades that go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to light fragrance;
• Variety of beautiful nail finishes from creams to glitters;
• Luxurious scents that range from Bordeaux to African tea rose to fresh linen;
• Three fragrance categories: Fruits & Florals, Sweets & Spices and Freshes;
• Fragrance and essential oils give a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume;
• Layer complementary fragrances by painting an accent nail in a different shade/scent;
• Scents last all day.
N*de make-up is a rage this season with luminescent skin and light tones being seen on all the top fashion runways. L’Oréal Paris brings the trend to India with a product that gives your skin the perfect nude glamorous finish. L’Oréal Paris launches N*de Magic, a gorgeous light-weight daily use foundation in 6 shades that contains an innovative formula with light oils for perfect coverage and a velvety touch. It gives you that impeccable and radiant look you have always desired.
Nobody ever said foundation has to feel heavy. A magical invention from L’Oréal Paris laboratories, N*de Magic boasts of an airy, lighter-than-water formula that spreads 2x more than regular foundations giving your skin room to breathe and yet giving it a flawless finish.
New Application: This liquid powder foundation gives best results when shaken well before use. All you have to do is take the required amount of N*de Magic on your fingertips and then blend it in to your skin. The light liquid spreads evenly, gets easily absorbed and leaves a beautiful, talc-like finish to the skin.
New Finish: L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic promises –
* Zero Imperfection
* Zero Make up feel
* Absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin
New Texture:
* Lighter than water
* Fresh like water
* Infinite Glide
The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic comes in an easy to use transparent bottle.
Usage Instructions:
* Gently turn the bottle upside down.
* The right amount drops onto your fingertips
* Apply directly with the pads of the fingers all over the face
* And voilà! You get absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin.
Price: The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic foundation is priced at Rs.899/- and will be available at exclusive L’Oréal Paris outlets only.
Colorbar Fluid Sand Nail Lacquer & Just Smoky Eye Kajal
Yet another sand finish nail paint launch by a brand 😀 This time its Colorbar, though highly priced at Rs.499/-
Colorbar Just Smoky Eye Kajal comes in 3-4 shades including Black, Blue and Green. Has a smudger at the end. Priced at Rs.650/-
The formula gives smooth-powdery intense color pay-off combined with excellent blendability and waterproof long lastingness.
Features:
• Velvety soft texture
• Excellent Color Pay-off
• Waterproof
• Smudge-proof
• 10Hrs. + Stay
• Suitable for Waterline
• Suitable for those who wear Contact Lenses
MRP – Rs. 299 Qty. – 1.2g
TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.
New York fashionista’s favourite hair care brand – TRESemmé launches its latest salon innovation – the TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.
Emerging out of this growing salonisation trend across the country, born in a salon, TRESemmé introduces the specially designed Hair Spa Rejuvenation range. Together with a gentle massage on the scalp, it gives the benefit of a hair spa in the comfort of your home.
This new range is infused with marine mineral complex, essential nutrients and a fresh fragrance. The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation shampoo cleanses hair leaving them freshly scented. It also prepares the scalp and hair
for the next step in the regimen.The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation Massageable Conditioner is infused with hydrating marine mineral complex and helps soothe the scalp. It contains a nourishing blend of vitamins along with conditioning actives that protect hair from external traumas. Along with this, it contains ingredients like Helianthus Annus Seed oil which provides deep scalp nourishment. Antifungal and nourishing ingredients like Zinc Pyrithione and Lysiene have scalp barrier strengthening properties. For a rejuvenating experience, the conditioner is especially designed to massage the scalp and moisturize the hair. This prevents it from tangling, making it softer and smoother.
Regular conditioners VS the TRESemmé Massageable conditioner
Usually conditioners are applied to hair and then massaged from midlengths to tips. TRESemme’s massageable conditioner is meant to be applied both on the scalp and lengths of the hair. Infused with marine minerals and essential nutrients, it penetrates the scalp leaving it nourished and moisturized to look beautiful. The TRESemmé massageable conditioner for your scalp gives your hair body, with the freedom to style your hair the way you like.
The TRESemmé Hair Spa is a ritual. Diana Penty, TRESemmé brand ambassador now swears by it to pamper herself. “It is very easy to get trapped in a stressful routine working for long hours. It leaves me tired and my hair dull and extremely lifeless. Earlier, I had to take out time for long hair spa sessions at the salon but now thanks to the new TRESemmé spa range, I can unwind, de-stress and rejuvenate at home!”
Available in Shampoo and conditioner at a Retail store near you
L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence SPF30 UVB UVA PA+++ Review
What the Company claims: L’Oréal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence with SPF 30 PA+++ and a PPD of 15.5, thus ensuring a high level of protection against both UVA and UVB. It is also enriched with Advanced Mexoryl XL Filters that protect against broad spectrum UVA/UVB rays, Adenosine that repairs deep skin damage and fights wrinkles, and Vitamin E that helps fight against free radicles and external stress.
Other than the expert sun protection provided by this product, it is also extremely suited to the humid Indian climate. Aqua Essence is the first product from the L’Oréal Paris UV perfect range thatis a lightweight gel composition making it feel like water when applied on the skin. It is fresh, non-greasy, non-sticky and quickly gets absorbed into the skin.
Results, Usage:
It is designed to not only provide extreme sun-protection, but also keep the skin hydrated and feeling fresh, supple and smoother. With UV Perfect Aqua Essence the protection you apply is the protection you get all day!
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.475/- for 30ml
So, a sunscreen by L’Oreal Paris which has Mexoryl XL Filters which are supposed to be the most stable protectant against the sun, is a nice idea.
I like the easy, simple, tube packaging..it is easy to carry and travel with.
Its a white runny lotion and not water like as they claim to be..but surely easy to blend and sink in and much lighter..no blending required and no whitish cast issue here.
Also, it might be slightly rich and shiny for oily skin..you do not get the matte look with this. I love the fact that it has UVA, UVB protection and SPF30 PA+++ with a very high PPD of 15.5. Its a savior against the sun..it also helped protect the face somewhat,against tanning.
See how water like light and thin it is..
But, its slightly on the expensive side..as 30 ml would hardly last you a few weeks if used religiously everyday and you can’t think of using it on your body as you might finish it off in less than a week then! :p
And since its SPF30, you will definitely need to reapply after 3-4 hours to remain protected. Also, I am not sure of the againts brown spots and premature skin ageing claim.
Overall, I would say, I like the protection factor and that it helps against tanning and is very light with no whitish cast issue..but it definitely needs reapplication under the sun..and might not suit oily skin. I think its good to carry along and can be a ‘bag essential’ as its quite travel friendly.
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 new L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence ?
Vibrant colors meet chic glitter in L’Oréal Paris’ new vision for Cannes 2014
L’Oreal Paris all set to unveil their latest make-up collection L’Or Lumière at Festival de Cannes
Presenting Lumière Première – L’Oréal Paris introduces the L’Or Lumière Cannes Collection which consists of five new shades of Gel Matic & 12 new luscious shades of Moist Mat.
After the stunning L’Or Sunset collection, L’Oréal Paris is set to dazzle the French Riviera with its new make-up line – L’Or Lumière. To celebrate the 17th year as the official make-up partner for the Cannes Film Festival, L’Oréal Paris will introduce their latest collection that is inspired by the purest of the elements, ‘Gold’ and the coming of the spring season.
The L’Or Lumière Collection highlights the exuberance of Neo Gold as a beauty trend on Indian and global fashion runways. Since shades of gold beautifully embrace all Indian skin tones, the L’Or Lumière Collection presents products gorgeous bright huesthat stylishly accentuate the brilliance of gold. The products are a fine representation of glamour, elegance and will certainly heighten the allure of any red carpet look.
Products in the L’Oréal Paris L’Or Lumière collection are laced with vivid hues and beautiful undertones of radiant gold. This collection includes the Vivacious Moist Matte lipsticks, Super Liner Gel Matic eye liners, Infallible Mono eye shadows and Color Riche Nail Colors.The products have been hand-picked to match the grandeur that this Festival showcases.
To commemorate the launch of this collection, L’Oréal Paris Beauty Expert Namrata Soni has created three looks inspired by the infusion of neo-gold and exciting spring hues. L’Oreal Paris India ambassadors Sonam Kapoor, Freida Pinto and Aishwarya Rai along with the global ambassadors Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Zoe Saldanha and Jane Fonda will adorn different renditions these stunning looks and bring them to life on the Cannes red carpet this year.
The L’Or Lumiere Collection is new the style statement by L’Oréal Paris for women all over the world to create stunning red-carpet inspired make-up looks using the following products:
Colour Riche Moist Matte
Matte has never been so rich! L’Oréal Paris launches a revolutionary new range of lipsticks – Color Riche Moist Matte, with pure pigments that deliver intense luscious color for a full 6 hours in 12 irresistible shades of pure indulgence. It is enriched with new Light Illium complex for a rich matte effect, velvet fusion capsules and Ultra Gliding Shine oils to provide a smooth and silky application and Jojoba oil to give absolute hydration for up to 4 hours.
The product is priced at Rs. 899/-
Product Description:
Color Riche Moist Mat, with pure pigments delivers intense luscious color for 6 hours in 12 irresistible shades. It consists of Jojoba oil that provides absolute hydration for up to 4 hours.
Super Liner Gelmatic
L’Oréal Paris introduces its first gel eye liner in a Twist Uppen format – L’Oréal Paris Super Line Gel Matic. The product is created with an exclusive formulation of ingredients and is designed to last for up to 12 hours giving an intense matte colour pay off. The product has a pen-precision for a super easy application, the intensity of a gel and is totally smudge proof.
Comes in five rich, luxurious shades and is priced at Rs. 395/-
Product Description: Super Liner Gel Matic has a pen-precision, the rich intensity of a gel and is 100% smudge proof.
Color Riche Le Vernis
Le Vernis is a range of intense colors that come with an in-built top coat giving the nails a bright and high-shine finish. The shades provide intense color and a luxurious shine in just a single stroke.
They are available in two stunning shades and are priced at Rs. 235/-
Infallible Monos Eye Shadow
Ultra-intense colour, up to 24 hour long-lasting hold and velvety soft feel, this product is ideal to create the perfect luminous eye. The product contains an exceptionally high level of colour pigments, for an intense colour finish. The eye-shadow melts gently from the fingertips to the eyelid on application. The result is a rich and satiny look.
Available in 10 bright shades and are priced at Rs. 550/-
The L’Or Lumiere Collection is available at all L’Oreal Paris counters across the country starting now.
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Color Eve, Pretty Woman Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: The next generation lip colour, that combines the texture & shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. Delivering a lasting colour with a subtle glossy shine. The unique formula comprised of 30% water and 60% oil provides an exceptionally high level of moisture, allowing for 6hr hydration. Concentrated soluble colour pigments create a subtle wet look with a weightless feeling on lips.
MRP: Rs.499/- for 6ml
Shades Available:
Eve
Milady
Faye
Juliette
Pretty Woman
Lolita
Bella
Ingredients:
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse come in this beautiful sleek gold packaging with L’oreal Paris on one side..and a see through in between to see the shade..if you have more than one of these..so no confusion there.
These look like a gloss but are more of a stain..are pretty pigmented..and once set on the lips..these do not budge..the glossiness wears off after 1-2 hours..and these stay for 3-4 hours leaving behind a deep stain which stays like much longer..and needs to be removed with a makeup remover.
They have a doe foot applicator…and its quite easy to use..only issue is..they have a little weird smell..and the lighter shades like Pretty Woman would not cover pigmented lips and stay for a lesser time..
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Colors are supposedly YSL Glossy Stain Dupes ! I have not tried YSL ones, so cannot compare..if any of you have tried both..please share the differences you notice, if any.
605 Eve is a fuchsia pink with fine silver shimmer..brightens face instantly.
900 Pretty Woman is a rosy milkybrown..an MLBB shade.
Here are the lip colors on me..
Pretty WomanEve
Pros:
1. Pretty packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty pigmented and stay for 3-4 hours and stain much longer.
4. Has an easy to use doe foot applicator.
5. Feels quite light on lips.
6. Available in 7 pretty wearable shades.
Cons:
1. Have a weird smell.
2. Lighter colors might not show up on pigmented lips and stay a little lesser time.
Overall, I love these..the idea of a gloss cum stain..it being so light weight, pigmented and long staying..they do what they claim..and are economically priced too for a quantity of 6ml..both these shades are wearable and nice..I like the shades Lolita and Juliette too.
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 L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Colors ? Your favorite shade ?
What the Company claims: L’Oreal Paris introduces its first glossy crayon format for that looks after your lips. Balm and Gloss finally combined in an playful crayon format for mirror free application. Lips feel moisturised, look shiny with a sheer fresh looking colour pay off.
Balm and gloss in one crayon format Enriched with flower extracts Not sticky Ultra light feel Fresh sorbet shades.
Shades Available:
911 Lychee Lust
910 Passion Fruit Perfect
912 Peach Pleasure
909 Pomegranate Punch
MRP: Rs.400/- for 2.5g
Another lip crayon..no its not a recent one..as you all know..but I had not tried it before..it comes in 5-6 shades but only these 4 are available everywhere.
Comes in a normal swivel up packaging…and has matching outer body to the shades..
Its super glossy and balmy as the name goes..has a slight fruity smell.
Pomegranate Punch is the brightest and juiciest of all four shades..its a reddish pink..with some fine shimmer.
It stays on for 2-3 hours..the shine fades in an hour or so..but the color stays..and leaves a tint behind.
Here is it on me..
Pros:
1. Nice packaging,
2. Easy to carry around.
3. Super glossy and moisturising..no need of a lip gloss or lip balm with this.
4. Quite pigmented.
5. Stays for 2-3 hours and leaves behind a tint.
6. Most reasonably priced lip crayon in the market.
Cons:
1. I would have loved more shades in this.
2. I wish it was sans shimmer.
Overall, its a nice buy..value for money..this shade Pomegranate Punch is the brightest and would look good on all skin tones..Recommend it !
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 L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss ? Your favorite ?
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadow 06 All Night Blue Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Make a long lasting impression without batting an eye. Infallible eye shadows contain ultra concentrated color pigments, for an intense color finish and upto 24 hour long-lasting hold.
They all have different names in the US like this All Night Blue is called Midnight Blue, Endless Chocolate is called Continuous Cocoa, Purple Obsession is called Perpetual Purple, Permanent Khaki called Golden Sage and so on..
Some gorgeous shades like Smoldering Plum and Golden Emerald have not been introduced in India 🙁 I dunno why always the step motherly treatment..we also deserve all those pretty colors no..
This has a silver packaging..with a see through at at the bottom..and a lid on top..and a black inner lid for the hold..
The texture is quite different than normal eye shadows..its not powdery..but a little creamy sorts..and kinda crumbly..if you get it..its super pigmented..one swipe would give you the desired pigmentation and color..
All Night Blue is a deep midnight ink blue..a gorgeous shade..you can use it alone for midnight blue smokey eyes without the black..such deep shades do not even require black for the smokey effect..If you had seen and remember the IIFA awards recently, Parineeti Chopra had a similar blue dress and eye shadow..
In Sunlight
The color is bold for sure..and not something you can wear everyday..but the tip to use it in a wearable way is to use it as a liner..you can try and use Inglot Duraline too..or just normal water..coz these are made to be used both wet and dry..and stay on amazingly well both ways..
Pros:
1. Super pigmented..you get the desired pigmentation in a single swipe.
2. Stay on for a good 7-8 hours without primer too before they start to fade a little.
3. Works both wet and dry.
4. All Night Blue is a gorgeous midnight blue shade..which looks good as a liner too.
5. These are quite economical for the quality and 3.5 g would last quite long too !
6. Available in 10 shades
Cons:
1. Packaging is not so good..if the shadow falls even once..it would crumble up.
2. There is some fall out since these are not densely packed or satiny in texture..
3. Some amazing shades are not introduced in India..
Overall I do love this..All Night Blue is a gorgeous shade..and a perfect blue to have in stash if you do not have one..
Check the review and swatches of Endless Chocolate HERE
Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadows ? Your favorite ?
