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Garnier Anti Dark Circles Tinted Eye Roll On Review

Garnier Anti Dark Circles Tinted Eye Roll On Review

What the Company claims: Dark circles not only make you look tired but also darken your eye contour. Garnier introduces Light Anti Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-on, the 1st refreshing roll-on with dual anti dark circles action.
Garnier Anti Dark Circles Tinted Eye Roll On Review

Instant covering action: Concentrated in mineral pigments, it covers dark circles in a flash. Giving you soft, natural looking finish for long lasting wear.
Anti dark circle hydrating care: Enriched with caffeine and pure lemon essence, known for its brightening properties, it combines a hydrating formula and the draining effect of a massage to effectively reduce dark circles and reveal a radiant and fresh look.

Proven efficacy: Dark circles are perfectly covered and appear reduced. Eye contour is refreshed and brighter.

Its unique formula blends a moisturising cream with selected active ingredients.
Pure Lemon Essence & Vitamin C to clarify & smoothen skin.
Long Dan extract to help slow down skin darkening.
Glycerin to moisturise and comfort the skin.
UVA & UVB’s to protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

Directions: Apply Garnier Anti Dark Circles Eye Roll-on to the eye contour area in light circular massaging movements. The liquid will be applied automatically via the roller ball. If necessary, use your fingertips to spread evenly.

Recommended usage: Twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

MRP: Rs. 199/- for 15ml

Its available in two shades..Medium and Fair in India..

Medium has yellow undertones whereas Fair has a little pink undertones.

It has this steel roller ball tip which feels very cooling on application. Its easy to spread but needs to be blended in with the ring finger and fast before it dries..its in a liquid form which dries super fast..so if you have dry skin you might need an eye cream coz this is not creamy and moisturising types.

Mehak used this as an eye primer in emergency and I used it for concealing a few spots when I did not have a concealer handy and this did work ! But either ways for the under eyes or overall it gives a very light coverage..so if you have heavy dark circles it might not work for you.

Unblended
Blended

I find this very handy for daily use..and when you are in a hurry…it stays a decent 4-5 hours normally but lesser in more humid climate.

Pros:

1. Easy to use and handy.
2. Though there are just two shades available Medium shade would suit most of the Indian skin tones.
3. Economical.
4. Travel friendly.
5. Gives a nice cooling effect on application.
6. It does conceal lightly and give brighter eyes but not if you have heavy dark circles.

Cons:

1. May feel a little drying.
2. Light coverage.
3. It would not reduce dark circles as claimed.

Overall I quite liked it and found it handy enough coz I am most of the time in a hurry 😀

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you used the Garnier Tinted Eye Roll On ?

7 Beauty Tips for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin

People with red hair, or who have Celtic, Irish, British or Scottish heritage often suffer from sensitive skin, which is characterized by very thin, fragile and pink colored skin.

Sensitive skin is often mistaken for allergy-prone skin. In sensitive skin the blood vessels and nerve endings are closer to the surface of the skin, which causes it to get irritated and redden easily from external or internal irritants. Not only can topical application of a cosmetic cause sensitive skin to redden, but so can eating spicy food, consuming caffeine or alcohol, taking niacin (Vitamin B3), exposure to sun or tobacco use.

Sensitive skin is much more likely to develop reactions and allergies to cosmetics, however many reaction to cosmetics for people with sensitive skin may not be associated with true allergies. It takes special attention to the details of foods and cosmetic ingredients to isolate what is causing simply red irritated skin and what is the cause of a true allergy. Either way anyone with sensitive skin knows that whether it is a true allergy or simply a reaction from sensitive skin it is desirable to avoid the cause of the reaction in the future.

7 tips for Sensitive Skin:

  • Avoid cedar wood at this ingredient, all be it naturally derived, can cause skin irritation
  • Don’t use pre purchased face cloths/wipes as these contain chemicals and artificial preservatives that can irritate sensitive skin types
  • Avoid coriander oil this can cause contact dermatitis
  • Splash your face with water before and after cleansing and use a face cloth with luke warm water (not hot!)
  • Avoid artificial fragrances. Not to be confused with natural fragrances – some of which can actually be healing!
  • Select a certified organic face cleanser
  • Be gentle with your skin – don’t rub and scrub vigorously, this can increase the sensitivity
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Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011

Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011
I just saw the Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011 on Bloomberg.I had read the winners of the skin care category,the others were yet to be announced..thought of sharing with you all..

They were organised at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai..The Beauty Legend award was given to Madhuri Dixit and the Fresh Face which was the viewers choice was given to Anushka Sharma (pssst..even I voted for her :D). The Global Beauty Icon Award to Aishwarya Rai and the Most Beautiful Man award to Ranbir Kapoor (Whatever they meant :p)

Best of SKINCARE

Best make-up remover
Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel
Estée Lauder Take It Away Total Makeup Remover

Best moisturiser (day)
L’Oréal Paris Hydra Fresh All Day Hydration Aqua- Essence
Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Protective Creme SPF 15

Best moisturiser (night)
Forest Essentials Night Treatment Cream Sandalwood & Saffron
Neutrogena Light Night Cream

Best sunscreen
Lancôme UV Expert High Potency Active Protection SPF 50

Best serum
La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold

Best eye cream
REN Active 7 Radiant Eye Gel
Clinique All About Eyes

Best of ANTI-AGING

Best hyper pigmentation cream/serum
Elizabeth Arden Prevage White Concentrated Brightening Serum
Kèraskin Esthetics Blanc Harmoniste Whitening Cellular Serum

Best Moisturiser (Day)
La Prairie Anti-Aging Day Cream SPF 30

Best moisturiser (Night)
La Prairie Anti-Aging Night Cream
Chanel Sublimage La Crème

Best sunscreen
Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream SPF 50
Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 30

Best serum
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle and UV Damage Corrector

Best eye cream
Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Eye Creme
La Prairie Cellular Radiance Eye Cream

Best cellulite buster
Comfort Zone Body Strategist + Remodeller
Cellulite Visible Remodelling Double Action Cream
Dior Svelte Reversal Body Contouring and Firming Concentrate

The complete list would be published in the August Vogue issue…some other winners in makeup were

Best Foundation
MAC Studio Fix..I guess it was the Powder plus foundation

Best Concealer
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Concealer

Best Blush
Deborah Milano Hi Tech Blush in Rose..something

Best Eyeliner
L’Oréal Super Liner 24 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black
MAC Siahi Gel Liner

Best Eye shadow palette
Givenchy Prismissime Eyes – 55 Tempting Chocolate
The other I guess was Estee Lauder Wild Violet

Best Lipstick
MAC Mehr which is named by Mickey after his wife Mehr Contractor

Best Makeup artist
Ambika Pillai

Best Hair Stylist
Avon Contractor of B:Blunt

Best Colorist
Kanta Motwani

There was also Best of Spa and Wellness which went to Myrah Spa in Mumbai and the other Best Mens Spa..in Delhi..dont remember the name :/

Best of Fragrance in which the Best New Launch went to Gucci Guilty

I remembered just a few names…I did not find the Makeup and other winners on the site may be coz they want to publish it in the August issue of it..there were only the Skin care winners which I shared above..

If you know any other, I would love to know…

So what do you think of the 2011 winners ??

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Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches

Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches
I love love these pencils…I have not tried I Define…but I love I Glide and these are more creamier too..I got Prunella and Jaded as I love both these colors…I think all bloggers have atleast 1 of these..Prunella is a very pretty royal purple..and Jaded is a jewel toned green and is a bit glossier..

Do let me know if anyone wants the ingredients list..its given on the carton.

What the Company claims: Defines like a pencil and glides like liquid eyeliner, the I-Glide Eye Pencil, with its smooth formulation, gives your eyes rich colour in a single stroke and blends in easily after application. Lasts longer than 8 hours; does not feather or bleed. This effortlessly easy to use I-Glide Eye Pencil is available in six shades including Silver hue, CocoBar, Jaded, Electra, Prunella and Blackout

Ingredients

MRP:  Rs.325/- for 1.1g

Check out the shades on site

Up- Jaded-Down- Prunella

Pros:
1. They are super creamy..nice and easy to line..without ant tugging or pulling.
2. The colors are intense….1 swipe is enough.
3. Packaging is nice…colors at the end to locate and a tight cap.
4. Decently priced considering the quality and compared to Revlon and Chambor.
5. They are water proof.
6. Stay on the whole day without smudging.
7. Can be smudged within a minute of applying for that smokey effect.
8. These are matte and so can be used anytime..unlike the Maybelline Vivid and Smooth which are all shimmery.

Cons:
1. These are very soft and have to be sharpened carefully.
2. These get over pretty soon 🙁

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.75/5

Would I buy them again: Yes yes I would..I love them..:) There are 4-5 new colors added in it..And I also like the Coal Mine shade.

Which I glide do you have ? Which color is your favorite ?