Beauty Alert: REVLON BRAND AMBASSADOR EMMA STONE AT 2014 SPIDER MAN 2 PREMIERE
REVLON Global Brand Ambassador Emma Stone attended the Spider Man 2 premiere on 27th evening in New York City wearing a Prada gown with a modernized 1970’s makeup look. Celebrity Makeup Artist, Rachel Goodwin, created a soft eye and luminous skin paired with a bold lip using the latest Revlon Collection.
“Overall we wanted to create a look that was very glamorous and modern but with a 1970’s twist. I definitely focused on luminous glowy skin and bold berry lips using the REVLON ColorBurst Balm Stain in Standout. The overall inspiration was heightened glamour but still very classic”.
Face
CHANEL Le Jour de Chanel
CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Velvet
REVLON Powder Blush
Eyes REVLON ColorStay Liquid Eye pen in Black, INR 600 REVLON PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in Blackest Black, INR 600
CHANEL Les Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eye Pencil in Brun Naturel
CHANEL Ombre Essentielle in Lotus and Taupe Grise
About: India Circus Retail Pvt. Ltd. offers contemporary-chic, sophisticated, and affordable style for various areas of your life, from home decor to personal accessories. With an All-Indian palette, we draw our inspiration from both Mughal Royalty as well as road-side chai. We offer a diverse and distinct array of moods and tones, which we feel represents India.
India Circus seeks to curate the essence of life in India, and transcribe this loud and colorful experience into contemporary and sophisticated style. From luminescent lamps to totes a la mode, we have a lot to offer for various corners of your life!
The vibrancy of the colors combined with the nuanced heritage of the designs makes each piece created at India Circus exceptional. All of our creations offer sophistication with a dash of ‘Indian-ness,’ without draining your wallets.
Its the brainchild of Krsna Mehta and Devaki Khimji with Hadi Curtay’s technological inputs..
When you first see the site, you see bright colors ! They blend Indian art in home decor..you see paisley prints, Mughal designs..and everything from rugs to bags to holders, photo frames, coasters, platters, cushion covers, mugs, sippers, paintings, furniture, card holders, ipad sleeves, towels, trays, notebooks, wall clocks, mouse pads, etc..
They have newly added premium bags which are simply superb..the designs are fab ! And also the new additions in sling bags, card holders, platters, mobile covers, etc are awesome..since my phone’s cover is not easily available..I have a Lenovo..I did not go for that or else would have got one long back..(All my friends with I-phones have Indiacircus covers :p )
They accept all forms of payment including COD and have free shipping above Rs.1,000/- below which..there is a charge of Rs.99/-..they also have vouchers you can gift to someone..on their marriage, etc..so that they can pick whatever they like..and they ship to 200 countries worldwide..
I received a confirmation call and mail after placing the order..and received the stuff in 3-4 days..and it was very neatly packed..with both the items in separate boxes and more bubble wrap inside.
So if you are someone who loves colorful quirky prints and designs and ‘India’ prints..you should surely check out Indiacircus.com
Also if you are setting up a new home or renovating your home, I did surely recommend checking this site..I am sure you would love the stuff..I am definitely shopping again and again..
Have you shopped from Indiacircus.com?
P.S: I got a voucher to shop for but that has not affected my opinion.
L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil, Shampoo and Conditioner Review
Hey everyone,
With tons and tons of new shampoos coming up (pun intended), its difficult to catch up with all and review all. I tried the Sunsilk Natural Recharge at first..and then this L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish which I was using from quiet some time..and now shifting to the TRESemme Split Remedy.
For now, I have been using the combination of these three..so lets review them today.
L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil: The Extraordinary Oil has been scientifically created to give your hair the nourishment it truly deserves with three traditional oils and three exotic oils providing 6 specific benefits. It has no heavy feel or greasy look. Almond Oil –Makes your hair Thick, Coconut Oil – Makes your hair Manageable, Argan Oil –Gives your hair Strength, Jojoba Oil –Gives you Shiny hair, Olive Oil – Makes your hair Soft, Camelina Oil –Smoothens your hair
The first hair oil that is powered by 6 Micro Oils in a unique formula to provide 6 specific benefits. The Research & Innovation Centre at L’Oréal Paris in India have created perfectly balanced oil that that makes your hair look healthy and beautiful with a spectacular shine with every use.
6 oils-
Argan
Olive
Almond
Coconut
Jojoba
Camelina
6 benefits-
Strong
Soft
Smooth
Thick
Shiny
Manageable
Application: Apply on hair and scalp and gently massage before washing off. Can also be applied as a finishing touch.
L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Shampoo: The 6 Oil Nourish Shampoo has been created to provide complete nourishment to your hair from root to tip with 6 Micro Oils™making it soft, shiny, thick, strong, smooth and manageable.
Application : Massage gently into wet scalp/hair, lather and rinse for soft, nourished and healthy hair. Apply twice if required.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.69/- for 75ml, Rs.138/- for 175 ml, Rs.235/- for 360ml (Buy on Flipkart here)
L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Conditioner: The 6 Oil Nourish Conditioner, a first of its kind from L’Oréal Paris, can be used on the scalp. This conditioner provides complete nourishment to your hair giving it the 6 benefits of the Oils used.
Application: Post shampooing, gently massage this conditioner on your scalp and hair and leave it on for 2-3 minutes before rinsing.
Starting with the Extraordinary Oil, it has a strong artificial smell..comes in a glass bottle..you need to be careful with this one..and the dispensor takes its own time for the oil to come out :/
Its quiet light in texture and never gave that chipku look..gets absorbed well..hair does not feel greasy or heavy..and it was easy to wash off too..did not require multiple washes..
I am not a fan of using it post washing as a serum..its slightly heavy to be used as a serum and may weigh down the hair.
Except for the fact that it has mineral oil and that too 68% :/ Mineral oil is not entirely bad for the hair..if you have curly hair, then it works for you all the more..what is does is, it forms a film on the hair..means it prevents moisture from going in..but its two way..so in a way it helps in controlling frizz but also prevents other useful products to reach the hair..but actually it also has some benefits and I would not discard a product if it has mineral oil..the question remains..how much qty of mineral oil is used in the product ! I also read that mineral oil should not be used on dry hair as it locks the dryness and dries them over..but it has worked for some and not for some..there are mixed opinions. I did not face much of an issue with this one.
Overall I would say I would have preferred lesser mineral oil..I mean 68% is quiet a lot !
Coming to the L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner. I have tried these oils in hair range before..with the Dove Nourishing Oil Range and Sunsilk Radiant Shine Range..both of which I loved ! So, the hair range with oils have always worked for me..
Does this one too ? Lets find out.
These have a yellow colored packaging and both are golden yellow in color..the shampoo has tiny shimmer which reflects. I love the amazing smell.
Shampoo is the perfect texture..not too watery..lathers amazingly well, washes off easily..and leaves hair smooth and detangled..
Conditioner is rich and creamy and coats hair well and leaves hair hydrated and moisturised.
I only felt that conditioner if used slightly more, can weigh down normal to oily hair since its a little rich.
Also, they claim that this conditioner can be used directly on the scalp..I did not try it and would not recommend it too..after all its a conditioner !
Though the shampoo does have SLS and conditioner, the silicones.
The range gave me shiny, smooth, detangled hair but weighed hair down sometimes..especially when all three used together since I have normal hair..It would work amazingly well for dry hair.
Overall, I would say this range is amazing for dry hair..and normal hair can work it too but carefully..but I would not recommend it for oily hair.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: May be in winters or when my hair is drier..I am liking newer ones for now :p
Have you tried the L’oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil, Shampoo and Conditioner ?
Who Wore What- IIFA Awards 2014 and the Green Carpet
So after the press conference, promotions and pre- events which I covered HERE, lets move on to the main awards IIFA 2014.
My hits and misses..
1. Jahnvi Kapoor in D & G
Jahnvi chose a Dolce & Gabbana full skirted dress and strappy sandals..with a soft, messy updo. Cute, I did say.
2. Parineeti Chopra in Nikhil Thampi
Pari chose this one shoulder peach Nikhil Thampi gown..the color is good..but is it not a little too simple ? I did not like the Rahul Mishra one sheer skirt though..did not flatter her figure..this is atleast better.
3. Kalki in Gaurav Gupta
Kalki in a grey Gaurav Gupta gown with silver detailing all over. No, a little too much..plus the color is too dull on her.
4. Yami Gautam in Gauri and Nainika
Yami in this monochrome Gauri Nainika gown..though it screams high school..but she always looks cute !
5. Dia Mirza in Sabyasachi
Dia looked amazing in this pink and gold ombre Sabyasachi embellished gown with Amrapali jewellery..that dress is stunning !
6. Gauahar Khan in Ken Ferns
Gauahar in a red Ken Ferns gown..is it Christmas already ?! Did not like the silhouette too.
7. Kareena Kapoor in Armani
Kareena chose this black sheer panel Armani dress..a little too bold..but she pulled it off quiet well !
8. Sridevi in Oscar De La Renta
Sridevi chose this black shimmery Oscar De La Renta gown..perfect makeup, hair updo and studs..she looks ravishing !
9. Priyanka Chopra in Monique Lhuillier
PC chose this embellished nude Monique Lhuillier gown..smokey eyes and an elegant updo..she looked great.
10. Sonakshi Sinha in Amit Aggarwal
Shimmery Navy Blue Amit Aggarwal gown, Bottega Veneta clutch, soft wavy hair..Sonakshi looked quiet good.
11. Deepika Padukone in Zuhair Murad
Dippy chose a Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad red lace gown..I liked the gown..but the berry lip :/ Does not work with this at all.
12. Dia Mirza in Halston Heritage
Beautiful peachy orange pleated Halston Heritage gown, Jimmy Choo clutch and an Amrapali multi chained layered necklace..Dia looks stunning here !
12. Madhuri Dixit in Sonaakshi Raaj
Again a Sonaakshi Raaj after Bipasha in white..this time Madhuri chose a different color..and I am glad..coz that color looks amazing on her..loved it. (Both these Sonaakshi Raaj outfits are from the recent Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2014..and I had attended this show)
13. Swara Bhaskar in BCBG
Swara chose this coral BCBG illusion panel dress..I like how the illusion panel works on her..nice..
14. Kareena in Armani
Kareena chose a Giorgio Armani again..separates here..a beaded white top and velvet paneled skirt..bright orange lips completed the look.
Also there were many blacks ! Madhuri chose a black Jatin Varma and Malaika a Shivan Narresh, Bipasha a Rocky S..too many black gowns seen !
I loved Sridevi, Madhuri, Kareena, Dia and Priyanka !
So, whats your pick ? Whose outfit did you like the most ?
Kama Ayurveda Pure Lavender Water Face & Body Mist Review
What the Company claims: Pure Lavender Water face & body mist
Handpicked from the wild in the Himalayas, this lavender water has unparalleled soothing properties that provides an instant boost to the skin and reduce stress. An excellent facial toner, it cools & refreshes in hot weather. The steam distillation process used to create this wonderful water ensures a high level of hygiene and purity.
No artificial colours. No artificial fragrance. No animal ingredients. No petrochemicals, parabens, urea, propylene glycol or sulphates. All our organic products are internationally certified. Not tested on animals.
100% Natural
MRP: Rs.725/- for 200ml
It also comes in a smaller travel sized version I believe..
Kama Ayurveda already has a rose water which is like quiet famous and their one of the most selling products..so now they also came up with Lavender water..
I, personally love lavender more than rose..so if I have to choose, I would go with Lavender.
It comes in a brown tinted plastic bottle with a nozzle spray and a plastic cap..the packaging is quite sturdy, travel friendly and good..no issued with the spray.
Kama Ayurveda Waters i.e rose, lavender, vetiver, sandalwood and mogra all act as toners basically. And purest forms of toner..
Love the lavender smell. It soothes and refreshes instantly..and is a must have in my bag in this scorching heat.
Pros:
1. Love the lavender smell.
2. Soothing and refreshing.
3. Very convenient to use..and the travel sized bottle would be perfect for travel.
4. Good sturdy packaging and spray.
5. Must have for summers.
6. Lavender Essential Oil also helps in insomnia..and I also spray it every night, just before sleeping 🙂
Cons:
1. Little expensive..but I guess this 200 ml would last real long..coz I am using it everyday..and its not even 10% empty yet..so totally worth it.
Overall, I would say, it is not something that makes tall magical claims..it is meant to soothe and refresh the skin..and give the skin a boost in these horrible summers..and it does exactly that.
You can choose any Kama Ayurveda Water out of the five, depending on your choice. I love Lavender and I would be sticking to this 😀
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 Kama Ayurveda Water yet ? If yes, which and how do you find it ?
Lakme Absolute Salon at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 14
So as most of you must be knowing (and for those who don’t) there is this Lakme Absolute Salon everytime at Lakme Fashion Week..where girls get hair,makeup and nails done..
This time for nails and eyes there were these recently launched Illusion range..
Did you read about the new Lakme Absolute Illusion Limited Edition Range HERE ? I have the swatches of the all 5 eye shadows also for you guys..that saved for the next post..for now..check out this gorgeous metallic nail paints..
The eye shadows are priced at Rs.750/- and the nail paints at Rs.200/-
Four shades that are a part of Illusion Range are:
Ethereal
Desire
Illusion
Fantasy
I got the nails done in the shade ‘Illusion’. This is the nail section..
Illusion is a metallic lilac silver..one prettty shade it is ! I loved it..in fact all four shades in this range look great..
There is a hair makeover section and a makeup section too..Remember my hair last time (see HERE)
This time since the Salon was set up inside Hyatt itself..heat could not be used and hence there were only upstyles and braids..which I was not too keen on..so did not go for the hair makeover this time..only got my nails done..
I attended the Lakme Absolute Illusion Masterclass (Read about it HERE) and 2 shows-
Papa Don’t Preach/ Ken Ferns/ Gaga/ Sonaakshi Raaj (Ken Ferns’ Showstopper was Gauahar Khan and Sonaakshi Raaj’s Showstopper was Prachi Desai)
About: Lip Stain is a matt, color-intense, long-lasting and smudge-proof lip fluid. For easy removal use Kryolan Eye Make-up Remover.
MRP: Rs.1000/- for 4 ml
Its comes in a long gloss like slender tube..with a brush on applicator..
Shades Available:
Here I have all 8 of them..
Dance: A mauve pink Swing: Very pale pink Rock: A bright true red Gospel: Milky brown Pop: Bright barbie pink Latin: Pale brown Jazz: Peachy brown Punk: Purple
These are named after types of music..I loved Dance, Rock, Gospel and Pop.. Which ones did you like ?
What the Company claims: 96% of girls in India desire shiny hair. However daily stresses like harsh sunlight and excessive pollution may rob the hair of essential shine and moisture, leaving it dull and limp. Sunsilk Radiant Shine shampoo and conditioner combines the nourishing qualities of five oils which have beneficial effects on hair – Argon, Jojoba, Camellia, Almond and Olive. The dual effects of oiling and washing softens the hair texture not just from the outside, but ensures that hair receives nourishment at periodic intervals. The light oils permeate up to three layers deep and give hair a natural sheen that stays as the day progresses. So you can show off your shine that stays on and on!
Expert Tip for Shiny Hair: Vitamin E is vital for luscious shiny locks. It is found in foods such as avocadoes, berries and nuts. Blowdry your hair inside out and work your way up from tips to the scalp. Always use a heat protector spray before heat styling your hair. Make sure you up your iron intake in your diet.
Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo Ingredients:
Conditioner Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.110/- for 180ml, Rs.189/- for 340ml
It comes in a off white and golden bottle..shampoo in the trademark Sunsilk packaging with the slanted cap..and conditioner in a tube packaging..
Shampoo is light yellow in color with very minute shiny shimmer..has an amazing smell !
The shampoo foams really well..in one wash, hair is thoroughly cleansed..and feels smooth and with minimum tangles..
Conditioner is very creamy yellow in color and smells amazing too..and does make hair softer..
I loved it..it actually makes hair smooth and shiny..not mirror like shine obviously..I hope no one was expecting that 😀 But, definitely a nice healthy sheen.
Pros:
1. Shampoo and Conditioner both smell amazing.
2. Makes hair softer and smoother.
3. Gives a nice healthy sheen to the hair.
4. Economical.
5. Easily available.
6. Creamy conditioner hydrates the hair well..they do not feel dry as with some conditioners..
7. Both shampoo and conditioner have Argon, Jojoba, Camellia, Almond and Olive oils.
Cons:
1. Has SLS and SLES.
I know its not exactly something that would control your dandruff or hair fall, but its not even claiming that..no cons for me except for sulphates..coz it works amazingly well..currently my HG ! Highly recommended.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes !
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New Maybelline 12H Colossal Kajal Review, Swatches
I had reviewed the Maybelline Colossal Kajal previously HERE. Now they have relaunched it in a darker and more long staying form..the previous one claimed 6 hours of wear and this one claims 12 hours..
Read on to know how it fares..
What the Company claims:
MRP: Rs.175/- for 0.35g
The packaging is the same..the same yellow swivel up mechanical pencil. Its nice, rich black and easy to apply..does not tug or pull.
Thats the whole qty
I did not like the previous one much..as it did not stay longer on my watery eyes..in fact no kohl stays longer than 2-3 hours on me..
But but this one did ! For almost 5-6 hours which is a very good thing considering my watery eyes. But it does smudge a little more than the previous one..that did not spread around giving raccoon eyes..this one does at times..
Here is the swatch..
L: Swatch R: After smudging
And on eyes..
Before, After
Pros:
1. Its nice dark black.
2. Glides on nicely..no tugging or pulling.
3. Reasonably priced.
4. Stays for 5-6 hours on my watery eyes ! Thats a long time for me 😀
5. It does not go away completely leaving your eyes bare..and there is always a hint of it till the time you remove it.
6. Does not smear much..the swatch did not budge from the hand.
Cons:
1. Claim of 12 hours..I am not really sure about.
2. No Ingredients mentioned.
3. Does give raccoon eyes at times..especially when eyes watery.
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 am pretty impressed by the staying power of this..much better than the previous one..
Have you tried the new 12 hour Maybelline Colossal Kajal ?
The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows Brownie & Clyde, Moonlight Kiss Review, Swatches I had mentioned about my The Body Shop Haul HERE..I am reviewing those two color crush eye shadows today.What the Company claims: An intensely pigmented, eye-shadow with a silky-soft texture. It’s easy to blend and great for building layers of colour. Dermatalogically and Ophthalmologically tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers.
Intense colour
Matte finish
Silky-soft texture
Available in 11 shades.
Use wet or dry
Shades Available: Berry Cheeky, Berry Cute, Blackcurrent Affair, Blue Over You, Moonlight Kiss, Brownie & Clyde, Sugar Glaze, Sand by Me, Chat-Up-Lime, Caramel Flirt, Boyfriend Jeans
MRP: Rs.695/- for 1.5g
This comes in a small single pan plastic packaging..but its quite sturdy and clicks shut…the eyeshadow pan can always be depotted if you wish to..
225 Brownie & Clyde is a pearl finish taupe brown..a perfect everyday neutral shade..you can wear to work..and add some smokiness or smudge a kohl beneath for turning it to a night look..
015 Moonlight Kiss is a perfect matte black..super duper pigmented..and stays for hours..no fall outs, no creasing..
Why a perfect matte black eye shadow is an absolute necessity in your makeup kit ?
For black smokey eyes ofcourse
For any smokey eyes..to intensify the smokiness in the outer corners.
To be used as a liner…with a slanted angular brush
To set your kohl and make it stay all day..just use a cotton bud and dip into your matte black eyeshadow and layer the kohl with it..this would absorb the moisture and kohl stays longer.
For easy soft smokey eyes, just smudge some kohl and a matte black eyeshadow lightly.
These are silky smoothin texture andsuper duper pigmented..especially the Moonlight Kiss..do not crease and stay put whole day !
Here are the swatches..
Pros:
1.Super smooth texture.
2. Amazing pigmentation.
3. Does not crease or fade.
4. Stays put whole day.
5. Available in 11 shades.
6. Can be used both wet and dry..and more rich when used wet.
Cons:
1. A little expensive but if I compare them to MAC..these are quite affordable.
Overall I love these..both these shades are my absolute favorites..Sugar Glaze and Caramel Flirt are pretty too..I love taupes so chose Brownie & Clyde..a good everyday neutral and a rich matte black eyeshadow every girl should have and I found my black ! Highly recommend these..Moonlight Kiss is much better in terms of texture and pigmentation compared to MAC Carbon eyeshadow..and both are 1.5g.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again : Yes Have you tried The Body Shop Color Crush Eyeshadows ?
