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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A, Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches
 
So, after the Garden of Eden i-Divine Palette, its time for the Blush by 3 now.
 
What the Company claims: The ultimate cheeky palette offering you three times the impact. Includes three complementary shades, each designed with its own distinctive finish, from rich shimmers to intense cream and matte shades.
 
Available in six unique colour combinations designed to suit all skin tones
Each shade can be used alone, or layered for a unique look
Each palette has a versatile selection of shades to take your makeup from day to night and keep it on trend from season to season
Set in a mirrored compact, ideal for touch-ups throughout the day
 
Weight – 20g/ 0.68oz
 
About: Blush by 3 in Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade! Californ.I.A is inspired by the sun, sand and surf of Californian beach life. Whilst the inspiration behind Pink Lemonade is the traditional, old fashioned English tea party with three decadent pinks.
 
MRP: £9.99/$14.99
 
Don’t they look gorgeous ? Californ.I.A has all 3 cream blushes and Pink Lemonade has 2 powder and one cream..
 
They have this regular black Sleek MakeUP packaging..and come with a mirror inside..all three individual shades inside have names too.
 
Pink Lemonade:
 
Icing Sugar : Cool toned pink with silver shimmer
Macaroon : Cool toned medium pink..quite creamy and wears good
Pink Mint : Medium rusty orange..fab shade !
 
Swatches- Unblended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Swatches- Blended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Californ.I.A :
 
Newport Peach: Medium Coral Pink
The Surf: Light Peach with gold shimmer..good for lighter skin tones
OC: Medium Coral Orange
 
Newport Peach, The Surf, OC (L-R)
The shades in Pink Lemonade are more suited for lighter skin tones..though Pink Mint looks great on our skin tones too. Icing Sugar is kind of ok..a little powdery too as you can see from the swatches.
 
The shades in Californ.I.A would suit medium skin tones..except The Surf..which is a light peach.
 
They have amazing pigmentation and a great wear time too..comes with a mirror..and cream blush I prefer using my hands to apply..only need a brush for the powder ones..
 
Coral lovers jump on Californ.I.A !
 
Both these are love at first sight..Highly recommend them.
 
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 ??
 
P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss Pomegranate Punch Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss 909 Pomegranate Punch Review, Swatches

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 ? 

Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamel Fire Stick Review, NOTD

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Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamel Fire Stick Review, NOTD
 
By now, all of you must be knowing about these super gorgeous bright neon matte nail enamels launched by Faces.
 
I have reviewed 75 Ibiza HERE and 76 Bubblepop HERE
 
MRP: Rs.229/- for 9ml
                                      
They come in normal Faces Nail Enamels packaging..the brush is awesome..no streaking or spreading out..dries quickly..and it stays and stays !
 
This shade is wrongly named as Bubblepop..as you can see Bubblepop is a bubblegum pink and Ibiza is a bright coral..
 
This shade is brighter then Ibiza..a mix of orangey coral and pink..I was thinking it might not be as bright as Fire Stick..but then there are no other shades left out of the 5 neon shades launched..
 
Goes opaque in 2-3 coats and stays for a long time..more than a week.
 
The brush is super easy to use and gives a nice, smooth streak free finish. It dries super quick..no hassles of waiting..its TOLUENE & DBP, Camphor and Formaldéhyde free. 

Perfect quality and good enough quantity..justified price..I have all 3 brights..Ibiza, Bubblepop and this..
 

Highly recommended !

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3.75/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamels ? 

Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum Review

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Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum Review
What the Company claims: Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte seals and repairs damaged hair so you can enjoy beautifully smooth hair and shine, with renewed health and vitality
  • Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Level 3+4 is an icon in the making
  • Specially formulated for brittle hair with extremely damaged lengths and split ends, this reparative serum is the perfect way to finish your look and add a healthy, long lasting shine
  • The weightless formula seals and repairs damaged hair so you can enjoy beautifully smooth hair and shine, with renewed health and vitality]
Additional Information
Apply Kérastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Level 3+4 to dry hair. 

MRP: Rs.1500/- for 30ml

Ingredients:

It comes in a green and white half and half bottle..one side has a light green colored gel and one side some oil..it has a sideways pump dispensor..and both the sides dispense the product together..it is supposed to be combined together and then applied to the hair..like any normal serum..

My hair have turned pretty dry in the last few months..and so I thought of trying this out..it has helped my hair stay hydrated and glossy and shiny..and the most important frizz free..

I use it after my shampooing on half dried hair..and the best part is..it keeps my hair amazingly soft and shiny the next day too ! And it smells amazing..

I am completely in love with it..

Only issue being..I read that one side i.e the gel side of it gets over sooner than the oil one..and hence then only the oil does not give a similar effect..I wish they both came up in equal quantities and finish up together..

Pros:

1. Leaves hair super shiny and glossy.
2. Hair feels softer and hydrated.
3. Stays frizz free.
4. Effect stays on next day too.
5. Easy to use and carry around.

Cons:

1. A little expensive.
2. One side finishes up sooner than the other.

Overall I would say its perfect for dry hair..and gives that required shine and softness..and keeps hair frizz free..this serum is definitely a must try !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5  

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum ?

Maybelline Baby Lips Neon Rose Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Baby Lips Color Bright Collection Neon Rose Review, Swatches

Remember the Maybelline Baby Lips..see HERE. It came in 7 variants..5 tinted and 2 non tinted.

Pink Lolita
Coral Flush
Rose Addict
Cherry Kiss
Berry Crush

and two non tinted are Mango Pie and Anti Oxidant Berry.

And now they have launched 3 new Neon shades ! Which are

Neon Rose
Pink Peony
Tangerine Pop

Maybelline Baby Lips Brights Limited Edition description and price in India – Rs. 150.00

Introducing Maybelline Baby Lips New Bright Collection. Pamper your lips with bright colors and continuous moisture. Available in 3 attractive shades. No more basic lip balm
Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration
The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula with SPF 16
Protects and moisturizes lips for a full 8 hours
After 4 weeks, lips are visibly renewed and reborn.

MRP: Rs.150/- for 4.5g

It comes in the same packaging,etc..as other Baby lips..

I am reviewing the shade Neon Rose..

Neon Rose is a bright neon blue based pink..they have the same texture, etc as all Baby Lips..and are quite moisturising..I have one Baby Lips in each of my clutches and bags 😀 You can see how obsessed I am with these..my winter staple !


I only wished Neon Rose was a bit brighter..and so were the other colors in the Color Brights Collection..they are not so bright and pigmented as expected.

But, other than that..a pretty everyday lip balm..with a slight brighter pink touch..read the whole review HERE

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 Maybelline new Color Brights Collection Baby Lips ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

10 ways to Look Good this Party Season

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10 ways to Look Good this Party Season

With December end and holidays, everyone is in party mode always. And with lots of Christmas and New Year parties, you sure need to look your best.( For me, my bday too..its this Sunday 😀 )I saw the new Flipkart video on YouTube and was tempted to visit the women’s lifestyle section. (Link to the video: fkrt.it/1huKeax). The song and the tagline is soo perfect ‘When you have everything and still nothing to wear’ So apt ! So us ! 😀

Flipkart has launched a dedicated page for Women’s Lifestyle and this page has over 500 brands, 20,000+ looks and an array of personal use and gifting products to choose from. These include clothes, accessories, footwear, handbags, perfumes, personal grooming products – you can have a look yourself here: http://www.flipkart.com/women

I soo like this idea..a site with everything a girl needs..and its so easy to navigate and find anything you want. I like the categories and bifurcations..I have shopped from Flipkart before and they deliver products super quick too..plus they also have an Android and iOS app for Flipkart..so shopping on the go..

So I thought of..what all does a girl need to look her best this party season..

1. Good Skin : Well, that is the main. With winters setting in and everyone suffering from dry skin, its very important to moisturize and take care of your skin..and hydrate yourself..coz with bad skin, how much ever makeup one layers, one never looks good. So, skin care is must !

2. Bouncy, Shiny Hair: After skin, comes the mane. Well, who does’nt want those sexy, shiny locks that shine through out the party. And just shampooing is not enough. Conditioner is good. You also need deep conditioners and serums this winter. And regular oiling, just for an hour before wash, would work wonders for your hair. Hair care is equally important.

3. Nails: Well manicured and pedicured hand and toe nails..with a sexy red nail paint would steal the show. Is’nt it ? Who does’nt like a glossy shiny red nail paint on oneself ? Makes you feel all glam instantly.

4. Perfect Base: A good foundation,which does not transfer on your tissues and onto the clothes of people you hug, and gives a nice flawless, dewy skin and stays put till you dance away, is a must. And a sexy rosy blush and lots of highlighter 😀

5. Red Lips: Be it glossy or matte, red lips make you feel ultra glam and sexy..they are a statement in itself..and pairing it with your perfect LBD, you are a diva !

6. LBD: A girl can never have enough of LBD’s..trust me..I guess I have around 8-10 myself :p And just check this out. I guess this is LBD heaven. If you don’t have one, then this party season, you surely need one..you just got a reason to shop 😉

7. Heels don’t lie: Matching heels to rock your LBD. Go Metallic, monochrome, contrast, animal print, whatever you want.

8. Make a Statement: A Gold/Bronze statement necklace and cuffs/bracelets look super sexy with a LBD. Or you can even go for something brighter. There are tons of options..but statement necklace or statement earrings and a cuff or a cocktail ring..accessories would complete your outfit..but remember the ‘OR’. This or that..never wear all at once..and end up looking like a mobile jewellery store.

9. Smell so good: How you smell reflects your personality..we all have our favorite perfumes..so spritz some of that and walk through.

10. Hair Free: Of course with the LBD, you are supposed to be hair free..and with the help of epilators and shavers, you need not worry about it.

Thats it..go around and party !

It’s amazing how Flipkart women has over 500 top brands to choose from.I really like the women’s lifestyle section. It’s like everything is just a click away – so easy to search and so easy to order.

Do check out www.flipkart.com/women and do share your picks and favourites with me.

In order to save on Flipkart.com, do visit, ChameleonJohn.com for up to date Flipkart Coupons and Deals

Where are you partying this season ?

 Images from Google

P.S : Sponsored Post.

Lakme CC Cream Review, Swatches, FOTD

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Lakme CC Cream Beige Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Lakmé CC stands for Complexion Care cream. It combines the goodness of your daily skin cream with just the right touch of make-up to give you that perfect look in just a few minutes.

Its skin care benefits include sun protection (SPF 20), moisturizing, brightening and freshness while its make-up benefits are an even skin tone and basic coverage.

MRP: Rs.250/- for 30g

Shades Available: Beige and Bronze

How to use:

Ingredients:

It comes in a nice attractive gold and pink tube packaging..and it can be seen and felt that the quantity is good enough too..it does not squeeze inside the cap and is very much travel friendly.

It has a light floral smell..and one needs only a pea sized amount of this..and the coverage it provides is pretty good..much better than other tinted moisturisers in the market..I would say more than Maybelline, Revlon and Garnier BB and almost equal to the Ponds and L’oreal BB..here I compared them all 😀

Its not that moisturising..and tends to give a matte look..oily skinned beauties would love this..I feel a need to use a separate moisturiser..if I don’t, it clings to dry patches.

And the shade Beige is a little lighter for me..in this pic below I have used Beige..Bronze is slightly darker for me..I really feel there should have been one more mid shade in between the two and that would have worked perfectly for me..Beige would suit NC 30-35 and Bronze would suit NC 40-42. The mid people should have been thought of..are you listening Lakme ??

Pros:

1. Lovely packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty good coverage.
4. A good enough quantity.
5. Gives a semi matte finish..great for oily skinned girls.
6. Stays for 5-6 hours after which a slight touch up is needed.
7. Has SPF 20..though not much..but little added protection.

Cons:

1. Cannot skip a moisturiser..clings to dry patches.
2. Beige is lighter and Bronze is darker..a mid shade is surely required !

Overall I would say its pretty good..and a boon for girls with oily skin…I guess Bronze would be a shade high in demand..and would suit most of the girls..a perfect daily use CC cream to your rescue. Recommended !

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I think I will have to mix Beige and Bronze and use :p I wish they come up with a mid shade, though I doubt that :/

Have you tried the Lakme CC Cream  ? Your thoughts ?

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss Plum Luster Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss 120 Plum Luster Review, Swatches
 
I had mentioned about the Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss launch HERE. I have also reviewed Gleaming Grenadine HERE
 
What the Company claims : What the Company claims: Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is the perfect product to add a pop of shine and color to your lips this summer. With its wax free formula, the product gives you a crystal clear base that provides the purest colour and an untouched shine that is never hazy or muddy. The lip gloss is comfortable on the lips and contours them beautifully without any difficulty. If you’re not at ease wearing a gloss because they are sticky, the sassy Shine in Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss will give you many reasons to wear one.

Don’t just go for it because we’re telling you! Buy it because you will love it! 
• More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments 
• Cleaner Shine from Maybelline’s 100% wax-free gloss 
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar 
• Go gutsy with 8 arresting shades 
• Easily contours around lips 

For Best Results 
Step 1: Use the wand to apply starting in the center of your upper lip 
Step 2: Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour 
Step 3: Then glide across the entire bottom lip 

Get desirous for stunning colours embellishing your lips because the Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Glosses what you want to wear when you pout this summer!

MRP: Rs.350/- for 5ml
 

Shades Available:

  • Gleaming Grenadine
  • Raspberry Reflections
  • Captivating Coral
  • Mirrored Mauve
  • Glisten up Pink
  • Plum Luster
  • Electric Shock
  • One Shine Day

Plum Luster is a deep pigmented plum shade with silver shimmer..its more pigmented  and opaque than Gleaming Grenadine which was a red without shimmer..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Super glossy and shiny.
2. Quiet pigmented. 
3. Non Sticky. 
4. Economically priced. 
5. Travel friendly. 
6. A mix of shimmer and non shimmer shades. 
7. Stays well for a gloss. 8. Creamy and moisturising. 

Cons: 

1. I would like more shades..esp non shimmer.

Check out the review of  Gleaming Grenadine HERE

Overall I quiet like these..and these are easily available, well priced with good pigmentation and high shine as claimed..I have one non shimmer and one shimmer shade..would review that too..I like the non shimmer more..and would have loved more of those shades in this range. I am trying the Mirrored Mauve next.. 

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 Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss ? Which is your favorite ?

Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Mat 2 Review, Swatches

First of all thank you so much for all the wishes on this post and on facebook and mails..I am overwhelmed 🙂 Thanks a lot..

Coming to the review of the newly launched Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick..
What the Company claims: Hydrating matte with honey nectar
o Moisturising agents like rosa canina oil and jojoba oil
o Powderless matte pigments ensure true vivid shades

5 trendy vibrant shades in a brilliant matte texture

Read more HERE

MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.9g

Ingredients:

It comes in the normal silver Colorsensational packaging but with a sheer red cap..has a fruity watermelon smell..

But first thing to be noticed is, its not matte ! I am not aware why these are claimed to be matter..these are quite creamy and glossy..super pigmentation..these can be builded to a super opaque color..and I love the staying power !! It stays for almost 5-6 hours and then leaves behind a nice coral pink stain.

Mat 2 is a reddish peachy coral..but not neonish or in your face..I love how it makes my teeth looks white and brightens my whole face instantly..I can easily skip a lip balm too with this..coz its quite moisturising..

Here is it on me..please excuse me dry lips..I have to speak whole day since I teach and its taking a toll on me of late :/

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Comes in 5 bright shades.
3. Moisturising…I do see jojoba oil, etc on the ingredients list..
4. Has a glossy finish which settles for a slightly semi matte one later.
5. Love the staying power..stays for 5-6 hours and leaves behind a pretty stain.
6. I like how the color flatters my skin tone and brightens my face and smile..a perfect reddish coral.
7. Economical.

Cons:

1. Claimed as matte..its not matte.
2. Not transfer proof.
3. I would have preferred different colored caps to distinguish the shades and also giving them names would have been better instead of mat1, mat2, etc

Overall I love them as lipsticks and totally love the shade..if it were not claimed as matte..then it would have been better. Checking out the red and pink too.

If you like bright, long staying yet moisturising lipsticks, you will surely love these. But if you were expecting these to be matte, then skip it.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Of course

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Vogue Beauty Awards Winners 2013

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Vogue Beauty Awards Winners 2013

This year it was the fourth edition of Vogue Beauty Awards..Check out the 2011 Awards HERE and 2012 Awards HERE

This time one the cover is none other than the timeless beauty Sridevi..after Madhuri of course :p

And some of the Vogue Beauty Awards winners are:

Day Moisturizer – Estée Lauder Day Wear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15
Eye Cream – Lancôme Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activator
Eye Cream – Kiehl’s Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate and Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream
Foundation – M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation, NC35 (How do they decide on the shade..I am always confused :D)

Blush – Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush, Frivole
Eye Shadow – Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow, Convoitise
Kohl Pencil – Lakmé Absolute Kohl Ultimate
Mascara – L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara, Extra-Black
Lip Gloss – Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres, 12


Day Fragrance – Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT
Night Fragrance – Burberry Body EDP

Shampoo – Kérastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche
Conditioner – TIGI Bed Head Urban Antidotes 3Resurrection Conditioner
Defrizzer/Serum – Kérastase Elixir Ultime
Cury Hair Definer – Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream
Best Conditioner: Normal Hair-Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital

Best Nail Polish- Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish, Kook A Mango
Best Concealer- M.A.C Pro Conceal and Correct Palette, Medium Deep
Best Highlighter- Benefit Sun Beam

Best Serum-Estée Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/ Firming Serum
Best Cleanser-L’Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean Deep Facial Cleanser

I love the L’oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara and Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate..and the Lancome Genefique Yeux Eye cream..yet to try the other stuff..would really love to try Benefit High Beam..

Check out the products I awarded HERE 😀

What have you tried from the above list ? Your favorite ?