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Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 12
Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 8
Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 8
By Ashwini
This is my second entry for the Pucker and Pout Contest, featuring Colorbar Lip Liner in Shade 006 Creamy Nude. It is my go-to lipliner, since it is a lovely nude colour, and is pigmented enough to cover the darker bits of my lip around the edges. Here I have topped the lipliner with a colourless lip balm. 🙂
Editor’s Note: This is a perfect MLBB shade..loved the nude..definitely getting this..
Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lipstick Peach Blush Review, Swatches
FACES Ultime Pro Longwear Matte Lipstick 05 Peach Blush Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Matte finish for the uber chic! A vivid color burst that lasts more than 8 hours. Enriched with Vitamin E and anti-aging oxidants. Creamy texture gives smooth, water proof high coverage. Available in a range of swanky shades.
Comes in 10 shades..
MRP: Rs.599/- for 2.5g
It comes in a long sleek matte packaging..quite chic..
Peach Blush is no peachy peach..its a dusty pink brown shade..an MLBB for me..very wearable..I guess it will look good on everyone..
The finish is semi matte..not as matte and drying as the Maybelline 14H Superstay but not those moisturising and creamy types too..but since this shade is light..it does not stay on for long..max 3-4 hours..and fades away later..
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| T: 2-3 swipes, B: 1 swipe |
Pros:
1. Chic packaging.
2. Semi matte finish.
3. Stays for 3-4 hours..darker shades would stay on longer.
4. Very comfortable finish..non drying.
5. Peach Blush would suit everyone..an everyday wearable shade..to the office or anywhere..an MLBB for many.
Cons:
1. Qty offered is too less..just 2.5g 😮
2. Expensive for this qty.
3. All shades have same black packaging..no differentiation.
4. Lighter shades like these have less staying power.
Overall I do like the texture and finish..love the shade..I only wish it was priced lower..I notice everything in Ultime Pro range is priced high..I wonder why..and also the qty could have been a little more..atleast 3.5g..check this out at the store and try if it works for you..I am eyeing the shade Read My Lips..
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the Faces Ultime Pro Matte Lipsticks ?
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.
Ellis Faas Milky Lips Review, Swatches
Ellis Faas Milky Lips L209 Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Milky Lips L209 – Toffee Beige
WHAT – A long-wear, fluid lipstick that provides highly-pigmented colour, and a glossy finish that lasts overtime. Superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plumping actives improve hydration and smooth your lips. Especially loved by women who do not like to feel lipstick on their lips.
WHY – The light texture of this highly pigmented, covering lipstick gives great definition to your lips, both as a fully covering shade, but also as a mere stain.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS – Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Candelilla Wax, Prune Seed Extract.
HOW – Apply Milky Lips with the brush applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of lipstick, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Milky Lips is also great for a more stained effect: just load a tiny bit of the lipstick onto the applicator, apply and blot for a matte stain. Watch the instruction video!
A “Human Colour” and therefore suitable for each skin tone, age or style.
No scent. No taste. No parabens. No animal testing.
MRP: $35.00 or Rs.1875/-
Shades available: 9
All shades for reference…
Directions: “For a subtle look with just a trace of color, either apply a feather-light layer all over the lips or apply Milky Lips to the middle of the lips and fade it with the fingertips.”
Ellis Lips comes in three textures: Creamy Lips (L101-109), Milky Lips (L201-209), and Glazed Lips (L301-309) and all have sheer to buildable coverage and are quite pigmented.
It comes in a classic Ellis Faas silver metallic pen packaging..with a brush applicator..the base needs to be twisted some 20-25 times for the first time for the product to come out..
The formula is sheerer and lighter compared to Creamy lips..but surely buildable as mentioned above..the glossiness fades and goes away within an hour and leaves behind a matte finish..and the color even settles into fine lines..
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| Just 1 swipe |
Shade L209 Toffee Beige looks more brown on some..but on me its a nice peachy nude..an everyday shade and I am loving the shade..I am not into browns but I sure love my nudes !
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| Used sheer |
Pros:
1. Nice packaging.
2. Easy to use.
3. Quite pigmented.
4. Buildable.
5. No animal testing or parabens.
6. Good everyday nude or MLBB shade for medium skin tones.
Cons:
1. Expensive !
2. Glossiness goes away within an hour and settles into fine lines..one needs very moisturised lips for this.
3. Difficult to locate products when all together :/
4. Availability issues.
Overall I love the shade and the fact that its quite pigmented and buildable. I do like the packaging..but as the outer body is same, gets confusing to locate..the texture and quality is sure amazing..would surely recommend..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again : Yes..would like to try L207 Nude Pink or L205 Coral Pink
Have you tried Ellis Faas Milky Lips ? Do you like peachy nude shades ?
Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Review, Swatches
Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Twig Review, Swatches
I had totally forgotten to review this..dunno how..I had to review it long back though..
I had totally forgotten to review this..dunno how..I had to review it long back though..
I had heard a lot of good things about ‘Twig’ and did they hold good for me..let’s find out..
What the Company claims : Full color, Full Moisture, Full shine for fuller lips that look and feel smooth! Instantly releases rich color with creamy/sequined/shimmery texture.
Formulated with Vitamin E and Jojoba to hydrate lips and seal in moisture, so lips stay smooth.
MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.6 gm (but often on discounts)
Available in 25 Shades
Avon Ultra Color Riche come in a black and silver oblong curved packaging..its handy and light and I do like the packaging..only issue is you cannot find the shade easily if you have many of these..
Twig is a light rosy brown shade..kinda MLBB..this would be a perfect MLBB for someone between NC 37 and NC 42..works for me too..but just a little more on the brown side on me..though I do love it as an MLBB
It looks scary and wine like in the tube..but comes up as a light creamy rosy brown..
Its subtle enough to be worn everyday with anything and would even work with your formal wear or in office like Colorbar Bare..
Here is it on me..
1. Decent packaging.
2. Twig is a nice rosy brown shade..which can be worn anywhere and an MLBB shade for many.
3. Often on offers like 2 for 319 etc which is a very good deal.
4. Stays for 2-3 hours without eating, etc
5. Creamy and moisturising and feels quite light on lips.
Cons:
1. Avon is available only through reps.
2. Difficult to find a shade if you have many coz of the same packaging.
Overall these are quite good lipsticks..with some good everyday wear shades like rosy browns and pinks..I have liked Rose Wine too and may get that next..
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipsticks? Let me know your favorite shades..
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Bare- MLBB ?
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick 58BR Bare- MLBB ?
What the Company claims : For a rich lip colour with a creamy shine, the Velvett Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy. Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E. Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvett Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.
MRP- Rs. 225/- for 4.2 g
I have reviewed the shade 57P Naked Pink before..here
These used to come in square packaging before and were priced at Rs. 200/- but even at Rs. 225/- these offer quite a good range of shades, great pigmentation and quite good staying power. Worth it..
These have an matching bottom to the shades…go creamy enough and have a somewhat matte finish..stay on for a good 4-5 hours and leave behind a tint..the only issue is all shades leave behind a pink stain on the lips. That is the only con with it.
Bare is a muted peachy brown..perfect MLBB i.e My Lips But Better shade for me..I love this shade after my favorite Maybelline My Mahagony. This shade can be worn anytime anywhere..it is just perfect with everything..I love my MLBB shades..bear with me 😀
Here is the swatch..
Forgot to include a lip swatch..
Read the whole review for Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks here
Overall I love Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks..these sure are a value for money….and I totally recommend the ‘Bare’ shade..I am sure it would be an MLBB shade for many..They have come up with five new shades..like Obsessed Orange, Thrilling Pink, Peach Crush, Etc…I am eyeing the Thrilling Pink 😉
Check out my other MLBB shades here
Which is your favorite MLBB shade ?
Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Review, Swatches, FOTD
Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Rose Brown Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Creamy Lip Color combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day, and leaves lips soft and moisturized. Now in Pink Blossom and Pale Plum featured in the new Marrakesh Chic Collection.
MRP: 23$ for 3.8g (Approx Rs. 1200/-)
Ingredients:
Shades available:
- Pale Plum- Soft Rose
- Pink Blossom- Warm Pink
- Baby- Icy Nude Pink
- Black Cherry- Deep Red Wine
- Black Mahagony- Black Brown
- Blue Raspberry- Blue Raspberry Pink
- Burnt Sugar- Bronze Nude
- Coral Pink- Bright Warm Pink
- Crystal Pink- Pale Silvery Pink
- Dark Chocolate- Deep Red Brown
- Hibiscus- Bright Candy Pink
- Honeysuckle- Yellow Beige
- Italian Rose- Medium Rose
- Nectar- Soft Peach Shimmer
- Pale Petal- Medium toned Blue Pink
- Pale Mauve- Sheer Pink Mauve
- Pink Ballet- Silvery Blue Pink
- Pink Buff- Nude Pink
- Raisin Berry- Brown Red
- Retro Pink- Bright Pink
- Rose Petal- Neutral Rose Shimmer
- Sunset Nude- Warm Shimmering Gold
- Tiger Lily- Shimmering Medium Tone Coral
- Uber Pink- Medium True Pink
- Washed Sea Shell- Shimmering Nude Pink
- Twilight- Medium brown with a hint of rose
- Heather Buff- Medium Neutral Brown
- Rose Brown- Pink Brown
Phew !! :exhausted: What a list !! And what shades…I want them all ! Check the product here
I have no words to describe this lipstick actually ! In one word its AWESOME..!
It has this long slender black square packaging..and shaped as a slim lipstick..super creamy..quite pigmented..and it has no smell at all..
Rose Brown as the name suggests is a medium pink with a hint of brown…a perfect MLBB for me..I am wearing it each and every day..I am so addicted to it..
And here is how it looks on me..
Pros:
1. Super creamy..I just love the texture..as good as a lip balm.
2. Its quite pigmented and I need just one swipe and can build up the color..but the shade is such that it never looks too bright.
3. The staying power is pretty good..and it leaves behind a tint even after a full meal.
4. No fragrance.
5. I am so in love with the shade..its perfect for Asian skin tones..and if you, like me, are addicted to MLBB shades..then this one is made for you 🙂
6. I loved the entire collection of shades..and also that it has more of pinks, corals, rosy browns and nude pinks and browns.
7. It does not settle into fine lines and gives a creamy finish to the lips.
Cons:
1. It gets collected at the outer edges..a common problem with these slim lipsticks.
2. Not available here..:(
I cannot think of any other cons..I am so in love with it..This is surely a must try..And it has 97% recommendation by users on its site too..Apart from Rose Brown, I also like Twilight, Uber Pink, Pink Buff, Coral Pink…sigh..so many !
Rating:
Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: For sure !
Have you tried the Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colors? Any particular shade you really want to ?
Drugstore Nude Shades or MLBB shades
We all love Nude lipsticks or those My Lips But Better shades…dont we..but nude does not mean concealer shade lips which a few people think like..it just means the color closest to your lips and which looks natural on your lips or the one which looks just like you have nothing on and those are your natural lips.
Colors like MAC Fleshpot or Creme D’ Nude or Myth will totally wash out our Indian skin tones.
I am a big time fan of nudes..So I wanted to share few nude shades which I have and love…and I like to use them on daily basis as they are just perfect nudes and not OTT.
The shades which I have and love are
Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in My Mahagony..which is my most favorite..its a peachy brown shade and looks very natural on me.
Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick 132..its from the Fantasy Collection..its a brown based pink..and looks exactly like my lips…I love this too..
And my recent purchase Lotus Herbals Moist Petals Natural Haze which is again a peachy pink brown based color…a little more on pink side.
Here are the swatches..
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| In Sunlight |
Some other shades which I liked and recommend are
Maybelline Colorsensational Crazy for Coffee..for medium to dusky tones..its a brown based nude.
Maybelline Colorsensational Totally Toffee and Nearly There for medium to fair tones…they are more pink based.
Chambor Silk Woods..very pretty nude brown…super creamy…I love this color..and eyeing it too.
Revlon Colorburst Rosy Nude..this would suit medium to dusky skin tones more..its again a brown based pink…though it looks dark in the tube…its not so OTT.
There are a few other which I like and in high end brands too..would discuss them some time later 🙂
Which are your favorite drugstore nudes ??