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New Vintage Romance Collection from Sleek MakeUP

New Vintage Romance Collection from Sleek MakeUPSeptember sees the launch of the Limited Edition Vintage Romance Collection from cosmetics brand Sleek MakeUP. The range consists of the Vintage Romance i-Divine (£7.99), a 12 shade eyeshadow palette including shades Pretty in Paris, Forever in Florence and A Vow in Venice; and Antique Blush (£4.49) with iridescent silver glitters to highlight cheeks. Sleek MakeUP is available in Superdrug and online.



I am in love with this palette..all the shades are totally my kind..can’t wait to try this..what about you ?

P.S: PR Info

Lakmé Absolute Royal Opulence Collection by Sabyasachi

Lakmé’s Royal Opulence by Sabyasachi

The designer to bring alive the imperial epoch of the royals at the Grand Finale of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013

Raising the curtains to the style statement of the season, Lakmé along with Sabyasachi Mukherjee, grand finale designer for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013, today unveiled Lakmé’s new collection Lakmé Absolute Royal. This limited-edition collection pays tribute to the regal era of queens and will transcend to silhouettes at the Sabyasachi showcase on 27th August 2013 at the grand finale of LFW WF 2013.

Inspired by royalty, Lakmé Absolute Royal includes a glamorous limited edition range of Absolute Crème lip colors, Absolute Royal Nail Colors and Absolute Shine Line Eyeliners perfect for the festive season.

·         Lakmé Absolute Crème Lip Colors: Get lips that go with glasses of wine, caviar and polo matches. It’s luscious creamy color with a flamboyant, glossy finish that lasts all day.

·         Lakmé Absolute Shine Line Eyeliners: Drama arrives just for eyes in a palette of elegant, rich colors. Created using a long lasting, water based formulation; its glamorous, finish breathes royalty all through.

·         Lakmé Absolute Royal Nail Colors: Indulge in lavish dual toned nail colors reminiscent of royal treasures. Emerald, purple, turquoise and teal, it’s elegance that truly befits the modern queen.

With this new collection, Lakmé lays out the beauty statement for the season that is dominated by imperial velvet red lips and a unique play of light metallic pink and gold for the eyes. These rich hues, reflecting modern opulence, will take center-stage at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 Grand Finale.

Speaking about the new product range, Lakmé make-up expert Daniel Bauer said, “We have created a modern interpretation of the royal trousseau with the stunning palette of Lakmé Absolute Royal. The day look for the season is velvet matte skin detailed with bright, dramatic red lips and soft pink lined eyes. And a unique fish eye, crafted with a play of black and gold, complimented with beautifully carved red lips for the evening occasions.”

Speaking about his collection, Sabyasachi – Grand Finale designer LFW WF 2013 said, “Revisiting the magnificence of royalty, my collection at the LFW WF’13 grand finale is a tribute to the reign of the graceful, eloquent queens. The brilliant palettes of colours from Lakmé Absolute Royal reflect a modern twist to regality and have been a powerful inspiration for my collection this season. The royal shades of red and emerald green from my creations are the hues that will brighten this festive season.”
Speaking at the launch, Purnima Lamba – Head of Innovation, Lakmé said, “The trends on ramp for the festive season are all going to be about opulence. And complementing that trend is Lakme’s new Absolute Royal make-up collection that defines royal chic.  Absolutely everyone ought to try the new Absolute Royal red lips this festive season and feel like a princess”.

New Launches: Dove & Ponds Face Wash

New Launches: Dove & Ponds Face Wash

New Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash
A multi-action solution for ten oil and pimple problems

~ Overcome pimples to achieve fresh,
clear and fairer skin that you always desired~

Skincare expert Pond’s, introduces the new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash, formulated with a powerful combination of oil absorbing herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula, gentle beads and skin brightening essence that fights the10 most common oil and pimple problems which we encounter every day.

Everyday dirt, oil and pollution settle on the skin surface, leaving dirt and oil trapped if left unattended leading to the breakout of pimples. These unhealthy ‘deposits’ are also the main cause of clogged pores and blackheads.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash with multi-action formula fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fairer skin. It includes a powerful combination of ingredients like herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula with gentle beads and brightening essence.

Oil absorbing Herbal clay– Removes excess oil from the pores and helps clear pimples
Pimple fighting salicylic formula– Washes away 99% of pimple causing germs and reduces blackheads, whiteheads and redness
Gentle beads– Smoothens roughness, cleanses away dead skin cells and tightens pores to reduce blemishes and dullness
Brightening Essence– Infuses brightening essence to reduce dullness and make your skin fairer

Some people are born with perfect skin. Most of us, however, are not. Millions of youngsters in the world suffer from oily skin. Oily skin leads to many different problems like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and open pores, irritated and rough skin. Moreover pimples leave marks/blemishes behind! All this makes your face look dull and unattractive. As a teenager, you have to deal with not one, but 10 oil and pimple related problems and all this takes a toll on your confidence!

Being young is all about living life to the fullest every day and being careless and free. The new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fair skin that you always desired.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash is now available in all leading stores across the country. Available at for Rs.135 for 100 gms, Rs.75 for 50 gms and Rs.30 for 20 gms.

New Dove Beauty Facial Cleansers with NutriumMoisture™
Beauty Serum for bouncy and happy skin

Cleansing is one of the most basic skincare regimens that every woman follows. However very few realise that cleansing can be a damaging process causing skin to lose moisture, essential proteins and lipids from its surface layer. Dove, the global beauty brand with a rich heritage in cleansing and caring for skin, now brings to you a solution that combines the benefits of cleansing and moisturizing with the new Dove Beauty Facial Cleansers range.


This range is formulated with NutriumMoisture™ and DEFI (Directly Esterified Fatty Isethionate) that replenishes facial skin with moisture and nutrients that are lost during the cleansing process, leaving the skin feel bouncy and happy.

NutriumMoisture™, a first-of-its kind technology, addresses the needs of both proteins and lipids by repairing cleansing damage and restoring skin’s natural moisture. The formulation comprises of sodium lauroyl isethionate, a mild cleanser that reduces protein and lipid damage to skin and skin-compatible natural moisturizers, including stearic acid and glycerine that fully absorbs into skin to replenish lipids lost during cleansing.

The new Dove Facial Cleansers range caters to all skin types and needs. All contain NutriumMoisture™, which acts as a unique, intense beauty serum by making the skin feel bouncy and happy. This new range comprises of three exciting variants and is available for Rs. 90 (50 g) and Rs 165 (100 g) at your nearest retail outlets

The Body Shop Vitamin E Cool BB Cream

The Body Shop Vitamin E Cool BB Cream

VITAMIN E COOL BB CREAM

Stay cool with Vitamin E COOL BB Cream, our new BB Cream hero. With its light coverage,
light price and moisture-rich formula, this cool take on BB Cream quenches skin and covers
imperfections in a flash.

Experience beautifully fresh-looking skin in an instant. Vitamin E COOL BB Cream illuminates, evens and corrects your complexion for a refreshed skin-look. What’s more, this hydrating BB Cream drenches skin with moisture for 12 hours. Skin feels wonderfully comfortable all day long.

One Cool Shade
Ever unsure of which shade to pick? Never fear. Vitamin E COOL BB Cream has one shade and an ultra-blendable texture for luminous, natural-looking coverage. It’s so easy to apply and lightweight to wear, it looks and feels like you’re an au naturel, bare-faced beauty.

What’s Inside?
Vitamin E COOL BB Cream is enriched with wheatgerm oil, one of nature’s richest sources of Vitamin E.

MRP: Rs.995/-

Meet our other Vitamin E heroes!
Vitamin E Cool BB Cream is an extension of our iconic Vitamin E skincare range which has been loved by women all over the world since 1977. A bestseller for 35 years, one Vitamin E product sells every three seconds.

The ‘Vitamin E’ range provides effective protection and hydration to give a clean, refreshed and nourished skin. Enriched with vitamin E harvested from wheatgerm oil, the products in the entire range act as powerful antioxidants increasing the smoothness and suppleness of the skin whilst providing hydration and protection.

The products in the entire ‘Vitamin E’ skincare range provide you everyday solutions from cleansing, toning, moisturizing to expert treatment.

New Launches by iknowstudio.com

New Launches by iknowstudio.com

IKnowStudio is back with their new launches..some of the items from their new collection..
This grey black pussybow neckline dress is pretty chic..

I love stripes..you guys are aware about my love for stripes 😀 Horizontal plus Vertical stripes work great.

Polka + Peplum = Love <3

Polka Dots Structured Dress..suitable for work

Lace Swing Dress with Pussybow neckline

Same in Black

I love iknowstudio designs..especially dresses..coz I love solid colors, classic designs and structured shapes..and they specialise in it..also these are perfect for work wear too..

Check these and more at iknowstudio.com

Have you checked out iknowstudio.com ?

Bobbi Brown, first retail store in Delhi

Bobbi Brown, first retail store in Delhi

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, the exclusive beauty line developed by celebrated makeup artist Bobbi Brown, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first retail location in India at Select CITYWALK, an upscale mall located in the South Delhi district of Saket. The store is an expression of Bobbi’s unique philosophy and aesthetic, and the perfect way for consumers to discover Bobbi’s signature products and expert services.Bobbi Brown revolutionized the beauty industry in 1991 with the launch of 10 brown-based lipsticks and a simple philosophy that with the right makeup and knowledge women can look like themselves, only prettier and more confident. Her unique approach was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted makeup that was simple, flattering and wearable. More than twenty two years later, Bobbi’s holistic and empowering take on beauty speaks to women of all ages and ethnicities around the world. The brand continues its global expansion with the Select CITYWALK Store in Delhi, where Indian women can learn about Bobbi’s inspiring message and how to bring out their individual beauty. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown revolutionized the beauty industry in 1991 with the launch of 10 brown-based lipsticks and a simple philosophy that “makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident.”  In 1995, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics was acquired by the Esteé Lauder Companies; however, Bobbi retains an active role in the company as Chief Creative Officer.  More than 22 years later, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is the number one makeup artist brand founded by a woman. It is available in more than 60 countries and offers a full range of color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and accessories.

The Products
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics offers a full range of color cosmetics, brushes, and skincare. Bobbi’s signature concealers, foundations and powders come in yellow-based, skin tone correct shades that look natural on a wide variety of skin tones. Colors for eyes, cheeks and lips are timeless and designed to be as subtle or as dramatic as a woman wants. Makeup brushes and tools are professional caliber. Each brush is handmade and designed with a specific bristle density and shape to pick up and deposit color for a precise application. Combining natural essential oils with modern ingredient technologies, Bobbi’s skincare collection helps prepare skin for a flawless makeup look.

The Services
The menu of complementary services offered at the Select CITYWALK store includes:

Smokey Eyes: This service teaches women Bobbi’s simplified approach to creating the ultimate smokey eye look- from a rich bold smokey eye to a natural smokey eye. 5 minutes.
Long-Wear Eye Makeup: Modern day women want to know how to make her makeup last all-day long. This service teaches women how to create a long-wear eye look that will last from coffee to cocktails, using Bobbi’s innovative formulas and signature application tips. 10 minutes.
Anti Fatigue Eyes: Tired of looking tired? This service offers consumers a quick lesson on how to brighten up her eyes, using iconic products and signature application tips. 10 minutes.
Find your perfect lipstick and blush shade: This service shows women how easy it is to freshen up her look with a touch of color on cheeks and lips. 10 minutes.
Secret to Perfect Skin: This service teaches women how to improve the appearance of their skin by learning to become her own skincare expert. From skincare to foundation, our professional makeup artists will show consumers Bobbi’s secret to healthy, flawless, glowing skin year round. 20 minutes.
Special Occasion Makeup: “Our makeup artists will teach women how to achieve a flawless makeup application that’s perfect for any special event or big night out.” 30 minutes.

The Design

“I believe in keeping things simple, real and approachable.” – Bobbi Brown
Bobbi’s clean and modern aesthetic is reflected in the store’s architectural details like industrial steel cabinetry, vintage-inspired wood and chrome chairs and Carrara marble, while illuminated vanity mirrors mimic natural light, giving the space a chic SoHo loft feel. The streamlined interior is open and inviting, making the space easy to navigate while keeping with the classic aesthetic of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics stores worldwide.
Communal Artistry Table: At the heart and center of the store, this table invites consumers shopping alone, as well as larger groups to test products on their own or enjoy on-the-spot makeup lessons from our makeup artists.
Skincare Apothecary: A flawless makeup application begins with smooth, healthy, glowing skin. This apothecary-inspired counter introduces consumers to Bobbi’s highly-effective skincare range, which is designed to work with makeup and provides a variety of options suited for all skin types. They can test products on their own or have a makeup artist help identify the right formulas based on their skincare needs.

Bobbi’s Best Sellers: This visual display shares Bobbi’s Top 10 products to help women look and feel their best. From flawless skin to standout eyes, the wall features everything a consumer needs to take her look from Pretty to Pretty Powerful.

Foundation Kiosk: Bobbi believes that skin should look like skin – not makeup. This educational fixture introduces consumers to Bobbi’s House of Foundation, featuring a wide range of skin tone correct foundation formulas, for all skin tones and types. Special integrated lighting on the fixture enables customers to find their perfect skin tone correct shade. Consumers can test products on their own or have a makeup artist help her find the right foundation for a flawless, natural makeup look.
Eye Kiosk: This double-sided fixture invites consumers to discover Bobbi’s exclusive tips and techniques for creating the perfect brow, and the ultimate smokey eye. Featuring step-by-step application instructions, consumers can test products on their own or enjoy on-the-spot lessons from a makeup artist.

Open on all days of the week from 10am – 9pm, the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics store will be  located at G13 B, Select CITYWALK, District Center Saket, New Delhi – 110 017.

Lakme Launches Absolute Gel Stylist and Gloss Stylist

LAKMÉ LAUNCHES ABSOLUTE GEL STYLIST AND GLOSS STYLIST

First of its kind nail color that offers salon like finish in a bottle

Salon styled nails and perfect pouts are on everyone’s wish list. Lakmé, India’s leading beauty brand brings to the contemporary Indian woman, a new beauty experience through the Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist and Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist range. High gloss and rich colour are currently ruling the beauty world and this much sought after trend is brought to India by Lakmé with these new offerings.

Nails are fast becoming the next big beauty accessory for today’s fashionable woman who seeks professional and salon based expertise to achieve highly styled nails. Inspired by this insight, the breakthrough Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist range packs the performance of a gel manicure in a bottle to ensure glossy and plump nails in a single stroke.

With the Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist range a dramatic pout is only a single stroke away. This high performance range of lip gloss helps you achieve super glossy and highly pigmented lips to match any gorgeous ensemble.

Talking about the launch, Arun Srinivas, Vice President, Skincare and Makeup, Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “At Lakmé, we have always been committed to introduce the very best trends in make-up and skin-care through cutting edge products that are backed by salon expertise, to the contemporary Indian woman. The launch of Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist and Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist range is in line with this commitment and our constant endeavor to stay on the pulse of global beauty trends.”

Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist

This break-through product range aims to introduce the global trend of gel based manicures in the country. It comes with a highly pigmented colour formula to ensure super glossy and plump nails. A singular simple stroke delivers rich colour and a high gloss finish that stays for long. The Absolute Gel Stylist comes in exciting shades ranging from tomato tang, coral flush to nudes like nude glow and caramel melt. The range is your very own manicurist in a bottle giving you an unmatchable shine and the most perfectly styled nails.

Available in 8 shades: Scarlet Red, Coral Rush, Caramel Melt, Tomato Tango, Nude Glow, Pink Rust, Pink Champagne, Electric Orange

MRP: Rs. 400 (3.6gm)

Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist

The new range of high performance lip gloss by Lakmé delivers rich colour and luscious texture for impeccable lacquered lips. The deeply pigmented, revolutionary gloss incorporates high shine polymers and light reflecting particles for an intense finish.

Available in 6 shades: Coral Sunset, Rust Crush, Neon Pink, Pink Pout, Burgundy Burn and Berry Cherry

MRP: Rs. 700 (5.9 ml)

The range is created keeping in mind the new – age woman who is inspired by global trends and will settle for nothing but the best for her beauty regime.

I really like the sound of it..and they look good too..but they are surely priced way too high :/

Have you checked out the new Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist and Gloss Stylist ?

Why skincare serums are all the rage

Why skincare serums are all the rage

To get the best results for gorgeous-looking skin, along with your cleanser, toner and moisturizer, add a face serum to your daily skin care routine. Serums are usually more potent and are designed to penetrate deeply into the skin to help provide essential nutrients and produce radiant-looking skin. With their ability to deliver essential nutrients and address very specific skin concerns, serums are rapidly growing in popularity.

Lakmé Youth Infinity has introduced the first ever sculpting serum with the 10 benefits of a facial in 1. Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Serum is a daily deep action treatment to preserve your 20’s best youthful look. Recommended by Lakmé Salon experts and clinically tested, this serum increases skin’s luminosity and firmness, hydrates your skin and increases its sheen and fairness.

Unlike other skin products, these have a higher concentration of active ingredients. Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Serum with its translucent pearly sheen has a luxurious feel. It is an intensive treatment that penetrates deeper into the skin giving you bright and tight, younger looking skin.

Play it safe

You’ve probably had to hunt for a day cream that’s right for your skin. But when it comes to serums, you won’t have that problem. Whatever your skin type is – dry, oily or combination, a serum will work for you! The Lakmé Youth Infinity Serum is a good pick. . It glides over skin, blending smoothly for an even application. The texture is so light and hydrating that it disappears into your skin – to give you that younger looking sculpted skin.


Layer well

Now that you know how to choose your serum, make sure you know how to use it. Cleanse your skin with facial foam, Lakmé Youth Infinity Serum for deep action treatment, moisturize and protect your skin using a day cream. Use an effective eye under eye cream to prevent from dark circles and wrinkles around your eye.

Get results

A serum is made up of smaller molecules than a regular cream. Hence, it gets absorbed into your skin faster. Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin Sculpting Serum makes your skin appear brighter, enhances skin’s firmness and elasticity making it look more radiant. Also it helps reduce roughness of skin and depth of wrinkles, blemishes, dark spots and pores.

So the right serum is your first step to looking drop dead gorgeous!

New Garnier White Complete Range

The New Garnier White Complete range for 10/10 Complete Fairness

Revolution in Fairness
New Garnier White Complete

Are you still in search for that perfect fairness cream that gives you the 10/10 Complete Fairness you deserve? Look no further than the New Garnier White Complete, a multi action fairness cream with 10 benefits for complete fairness that you always wanted.

With the goodness of Active White, a revolutionary whitening ingredient with 10X the power of Vitamin C and Pure Lemon Essence, Garnier White Complete is the answer to instant whitening and lasting fairness. A fairness cream,with sun protection from SPF 17 and PA++, protects you from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The New Garnier White Complete multi action fairness cream leaves the skin feeling fresh and moisturised, with a healthy glow.

10 benefits for Complete Fairness

1. Instant Whitening
2. Sun Protection SPF17
3. Lasting Fairness
4. Glow
5. Deep Skin Whitening Actives
6. Skin Feels Fresh
7. Moisturizes Skin
8. Smoothens Skin
9. Anti-Dark Spots
10. Anti-Dullness

Garnier White Complete is the only cream that gives 10/10 Complete Fairness and is not heavy on the pocket. New Garnier White Complete is priced at Rs. 80 for 18g and Rs. 150 for 40g (also available in a sachet for Rs. 10). It has been dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types. Try it today!

Have you tried the new Garnier White Complete ?

New Lakme Clean Up Range- Clear Pores

New Lakme Clean Up Range- Clear Pores

This monsoon, enjoy a hot cuppa without having to worry about your skin. No matter how much we love the monsoons, the humidity in the air often creates havoc for our skin. The moisture laden air makes our skin prone to breakouts, blemishes, clogged pores and a constant oiliness that refuses to go. Enriched with green tea extracts, the new Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP range is a salon-like cleanup giving you clear, matte skin.

Clogged pores are a major cause for concern among women. Pores can become clogged as a result of the accumulation of oil and dirt. Oily areas, most notably the T-zone, are usually home to the most noticeable pores. Having clear pores is necessary to prevent blackheads and acne, and is the first step to getting beautiful, radiant skin. A rich source of Salicylic acid and anti-oxidant; Green Tea is known to clear and soothe skin.

Created by Lakmé experts, Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP range is enriched with goodness of green tea extracts that soothe and calm your skin and salicylic acid that helps prevent break-outs fight blemishes and reduce irritation.

Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP is an easy-to-use professional clean-up range comes with three unique new formulations: a face wash to cleanse all visible dirt, a scrub to remove dead cells and a mask to reduce pores and tighten skin.

Expert’s Speak :

“A three step Clean-up is essential for any skin-care regime. It removes impurities from epidermis to give you clear, matte skin” – Daniel Bauer, Lakmé Expert

The Lakmé Clear Pores Ritual:

A professional weekly regime for salon-like clean up giving you clear matte skin

Step 1: FACE WASH

Wash your face with Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Face Wash and prep your skin for a deep cleansing experience. This facewash cleanses all visible dirt and impurities, helps control exces oil build up and makes your skin feel tingling fresh and matte smooth.
• Squeeze a coin sized amount on your palms and lather up
• Gently massage your wet face for 30-60 seconds
• Rinse with water
• Use it at least twice a day for soft, clean and clear skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm for Rs. 90 and Rs 160 respectively

Step 2: SCRUB

Designed specially for skin prone to breakouts, Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Scrub is dermatologist tested and is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. This scrub helps get rid of dead cells, unclog pores, remove blackheads and gives you clear matte skin.
• Squeeze out sufficient amount of the face scrub to cover your face and neck
• Gently massage for 2-3 minutes in circular motion with fingertips, avoiding eye contour
• Concentrate around problem areas like nose, chin and forehead
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
• Use it twice a week, as required to get deeply clean and smooth skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm at Rs. 110 and Rs.225 respectively

Step 3: MASK

Get that clear, matte skin with Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Glow Mask as the absorbing power of clay helps remove excess oil and tighten pores. This mask helps soothe your skin, prevents breakouts and fights blemishes.
• Squeeze out a generous amount of mask and apply a thin film on your face and neck. Avoid the eye contour
• Allow it to dry for 5 to 7 minutes. Dab with water to soften it and gently rinse off
• Use it at least once a week, to get matte clear, clean skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm at Rs. 110 and Rs.225 respectively
Lakmé Clean-up range also consists of:

Lakmé Clean-up Nourishing Glow


It gives you salon-like ‘deep cleansing’ for soft and radiant skin. This three step regime gives you soft and glowing skin as if you have just stepped out of a salon!

Lakmé Clean-Up Fresh Fairness Range

It gives you salon-like fresh and fair skin every day. So you can flaunt that fresh fairness, like you’ve stepped out of a salon!
Have you tried nay of the Lakme Clean Up Range ?