Sorry I was MIA coz I had my results and was a bit depressed coz I cleared only 1 group i.e 4 papers and I have to give 4 again in May.. Coming to the nail paint, its my first from Maybelline and I loved it. Cremosa Nude is a nude pink..dull rose color..
This is the color which would suit every occasion..be it formal or informal…this would go with formals and with casuals…I loved loved this color..and so did many of my friends when they saw it on me.
On shorter nails
MRP: Rs 85/- for 8 ml
Pros: 1. Dries very fast. 2. The brush and bottle is nice…the long brush helped give a smooth application and finish. 3. Quantity as this price is very good. 4. Did not chip for 6 days and later too not that much as Lakme without any base or top coat. 5. They are very good at quality.
Cons: 1. 1st coat gave a sheerer look..so 2 coats were needed. 2. It formed a very thin line on the top of my nails after 3-4 days..I dunno why.. 3. I did not find the shades I was searching..not all shades are available everywhere.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall rating : 4/5
Have you tried Maybelline Colorama ? Which is your favorite shade ?
Maybelline never ever fails to impress me with its products,quality,colors,shades,everything and that too at reasonable prices…though there may be a few duds..but mostly things have worked for me.. Maybelline Colorsensational range is very nice with 35-45 colors and all..but I like Maybelline Mositure Extreme too. I have three shades in it…which are Silver Sand, Chestnut and Bronzy Orange..
What the Company claims: Active power of a lip balm provides deep moisturization for voluptuous lips drenched in color. 56 sumptuous shades across every shade family to complement all skin tones Non-feathering and non-bleeding SPF 15 protection ( From site)
MRP: Rs 220/- for 4g
Silver Sand is a light brown color with a hint of silver shimmer but not very visible..just gives a shine to lips Chestnut is a true dark pink Bronze Orange is a true orange color and my favorite these days…its a very pretty color and could be sheer with a lip balm to dark with 2 coats..as I like it…depending on the mood and occasion.
L-R: Chestnut, Bronze Orange, Silver Sand
I wore Bronzy Orange with a lipbalm in my Bite of an Apple FOTD
Pros: 1. They are very moisturising and give a nice finish to the lips. 2. The color is buildable and can be used as one likes them…as they are very nicely pigmented. 3. They are reasonable at this price. 4. They have some very nice colors.. and there is one for everyone. 5. They feel light on lips. 6. They are non feathering and non bleeding as per the claim. 7. Staying power is 3-4 hours without eating or drinking.
Cons: 1. The packaging is ok..it has a rounded cap and has to be stored upside down with the names and numbers underneath…so finding becomes a problem. 2. The site mentions 56 shades..but I dont think these many are available in India. 3.These are being neglected after Colorsensational range came..and was even said to be discontinued..I hope it doesnt..this has pretty colors and I like the texture too.. 4. SPF 15 mentioned on site but not on lipsticks..so I am not too sure..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes i would…I also want to try the shades Honey Ginger,Buff and Chocolate Temptation. And I would recommend others also to have atleast one of these…
Maybelline Dream Mousse range has foundation, blushes, bronzers and concealers (which are sadly not available here). Havent heard positive reviews of the foundation but I guess everyone has one blush from this. The colors available are Dolly Pink, Peach Satin, Rose Petal, Coffee cake, Soft Plum and Pink Marshmallow. Some other pretty shades which are not available in India are Cloud Wine, Whipped Strawberries and Pink Frosting.
What the Company claims: An Air-soft formula which provides luminous, long-lasting color on cheeks. Glides on smoothly and blends easily for seamless color and a natural, radiant finish. Air-whipped mousse delivers satin-soft feel on skin. Long-wearing formula will not clog pores.
Directions for use: With your fingertips, pat a small amount of blush onto the apples of your cheeks. Use feathery strokes to blend gently from your cheekbones to your temples. To build color intensity, apply more blush.
MRP: Rs.180/-
All the blushes are shimmery..but not glittery or OTT…still if you are looking for matte ones..these are sadly not. The texture of this blush is amazing and super easy to blend..the perfect mousse like texture…and easy for beginners too. Since they are shimmery..you can wear them at night time probably as shimmer may not be preferred at day time…
Peach Satin is a light peachy color with shimmer..
Blended-Unblended
Pros:
1. The texture..super nice.. 2. Packaging..it comes in a small round glass jar. 3. Quantity is awesum…as this is gonna last a long long time… 4. Economical at this price. 5. Its non comodogenic…did not break me out. 6. Best way to use it is as a base for powder blushes…they stay all day with this as a base.
Cons:
1. No matte shades. 2. Less colors in India…some colors like whipped strawberries are really pretty… why dont they launch in India 🙁 3. Its in a pot..so you have to always dip your hands or use Q tips to remove the product. 4. The staying power is ok…stays for 3-4 hours and leaves behind shimmer..:(
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall rating : 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: May be…If I get whipped strawberries..yes :p I also want to get Soft Plum…
Have you used the Dream Mousse Blush? Whats your take on it?
Gel liners are much better to use for lining eyes than the pencil ones..which tend to fade away and better than liquid liners for newbies where precision and control is required. Abroad there are Bobbi brown gel liners which are the best..and which unfortunately we dont get in India..we have MAC Fluidlines and Clinique in high end which have gel and cream liners respectively..in many different colors which retail for Rs 1000/- and Rs 1100/- respectively. In drugstore brands there is Maybelline and Tips and Toes which are for Rs. 375/- and Rs. 210/- respectively. Coming to the Maybelline one…here it is…
What the Company claims: Creamy gel types allows to draw a smooth clean line without crease. Customized eye line brush allows lines to be drawn as desired from fine to thick. The creamy gel texture dries quickly after application. Long lasting water proof and smudge proof formula that resists sweat,tears and water.
Directions for use: 1. Dip Tip Of Brush Into Gel Formula And Wipe Off Excess On Rim Of Jar. 2. Glide Brush In Small Strokes Across Lash Line. 3. Continue To Build Line, Until Desired Intensity Is Achieved. **After Each Use, Wipe Brush Clean With Dry Tissue And Close Cap Tightly.
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Ceresin, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylene Carbonate, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax/Cire De Candelilla, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tin Oxide. [+/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Mica, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77007/Ultramarines, Ci 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 77289/Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ci 77742/Manganese Violet, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77510/Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide.]
MRP: Rs 375/- for 2.8 g
And after trying to smudge them..
The Brush
Pros: 1. The texture of this gel is awesome..glides on super smooth and nicely. 2. The brush that comes with is damn good…I have shaky hands..yet it helps in getting a smooth line…and this brush gives a thick to thin..any desired lines. 3. It is long lasting and smudge proof as it claims..it stays on whole day without smudging or fading. 4. It gives an even and matte look..better than liquid liners. 5. It helps in getting that perfect winged look too. 6. Its perfect for tightlining the eyes. 7. It dries quickly and hence does not smear or spread.
Cons: 1. It comes in a single color in India i,e Black..there are other colors like Brown and Eggplant available abroad. 2. The brush is separate and there is a chance of misplacing it..unlike Tips and Toes which have their brush attached on top. 3. Tips and Toes is more economical at Rs.210/- 4. Its not meant to be used on waterline..so do not use it there..though some people do..I tried it twice..but it kinda irritated my eyes and I felt itchy..though nothing harsh…But I would suggest avoid it as it contains lots of chemicals and is Made In China :p
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 5/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes if I get it in some other colors…or else would try Tips and Toes if I run out on this..which wont happen soon.
Tip: Usually gel liners tend to dry out..especially the Bobbi Brown ones..though Maybelline doesnt any soon…what one can do is keep them upside down so that the air in the jar gravitates downwards and stays a bit away from the gel..and if your gel liner has already dried out..try adding a few drops of Inglot Duraline to it.
Yesterday I attended a wedding..and so I thought putting up pics here..I wore a green and red suit and here are the pics..
Products used :
Ponds TM, Street Wear Pressed powder, Lakme Desert Rose Trio Blush, Giordani Loose Powder Brush, Bourjois Khol and Contour Eye Pencil in Black, Colorbar I Glide in Jaded, Oriflame eyelash curler, Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara, Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in Naked Pink and Lakme star shine Gloss in No. 67 (Tropical Island Collection)
Ok..lets see a before pic- my total bare face and an after..
So what do you guys think ? Did you like it ? All suggestions are welcome…they help me improve..:)
Ok…since my exams are over I have been roaming around here and there and doing lots of shopping…so did not get time to blog…sorry guys
Well I am back..and let me share with you all my haul…;)
I went to World Trade Centre at Colaba where there are designer exhibitions and stuff and got a very pretty peach colored anarkali suit for 3000/- but I don’t have a pic of that..would post it when I wear it on my cousins wedding…
I also got a pair of earrings which has 5 different colored droppings..which we can interchange to match any dress…I loved it..
Then I went to Colaba Causeway for some street shopping and got a black long shrug…which would match all tops…and black gladiator…and 10 colored dozen bangles each and pink intertwined metal bangles….
Then comes the makeup haul 😉 I went to Beauty Centre at Crawford and got all this…
I got Vega eye shadow brush, Professional eye shadow brush, Angular blender brush and beauty sponges.. Lakme Rose Powder in Natural Lakme Desert Rose Trio Blush Lakme 243 nail paint (loving it..) Bourjois Kohl n Contour pencils in black n peacock blue(lining upper lash line has become super easy now with the black one..) Colorbar I glide in Prunella n Jaded Colorbar Velvet Matte lipstick in naked pink Lotus Herbals Floralglam lipsticks in sensuous mauve and choco chip Maybelline Colossal Volume Masacara waterproof Maybelline Moisture extreme lipstick in bronze orange Maybelline Colorsensational gloss in Hooked On Pink Maybelline colorama nail paints in cremosa nude n cremosa sexy… And two other things are d VOV matte black eyeshadow n Star Cosmetics gold cream eye shadow (I think it can be substituted for Lakme eye pot topaz which has been discontinued)
I wanted d Colorbar Warm palette, apple martini nail paint and peachy rose blush…but all three were Out Of Stock..:(
I was quite disppointed as I wanted that warm palette from a long time…next time may be 😉
Here are the swatches…(though not clear 🙁 )
From L-R: naked pink,sensuous mauve,choco chip n bronzy orange
Hooked On Pink gloss
Bourjois Blue n Black, Colorbar jaded n prunella
This is how I kept all my new things in the maybelline trousseau box I had got last time…
Then for my skin and hair care I got Figaro olive oil, sesame oil and Evian Vitamin E capsules…
And The Body Shop Facial Buffer with which I got the sample of Tea tree face wash….
And lastly these black and white cute hair pins for my new hair cut…:)
And me with my new hair cut….
Phew…..!! I hope you guys liked my haul….
What did u like d most ?? N wat all did u shop for recently ??
ok…jus went for shoppin n gt a few thgs i wanted 2 buy frm a long tym….though it burns my pockets everytym 🙁 bt m happy..its ok.. There is this maybelline offer wer u buy above 1000 or 1500 u get a Trousseau Box FREE… So heres my haul n d box…
I got Gel liner,Chai Latte Quad, Unstoppable pencil in Expresso Brown, Vivid n smooth liner in gold n Moss Green…. There were 2 colors for d box..silver n pink…I chose pink coz i loveee pink..:) And i also bought Lakme Glide on eye color in Henna Gold and Jordana Lip Liner in Sexy Mauve….
So loving all of it…. There wer other offers at 350 u get a mirror or small round brush n at 600 a pouch…
