Inglot Freedom System Round Lipstick 01 Review,Swatches
If you are not aware of the Inglot Freedom System yet…read here
These lipstick refills of 1.2 g cost Rs. 250/- each and you can get a 3 or 5 pan palette to store them..you can also buy only the refills from shopatmajorbrands.com
These are super creamy and super pigmented..the lighter shades stay for 3-4 hours where as the brighter shades stay on for a good 6-7 hours..they never feel dry on lips..love the formula totally.
The shade 01 is a bright coral orange with a hint of neon..this is one of the brightest shades I have ! It instantly glams up the face.. Here is it on me..
I have reviewed the shade 51 before..read the whole review here
Overall I surely recommend these Freedom System Round Lipstick Refills..and if you love bright corals and oranges..check out the shade 01..perfect for the summers..
Rating:
Quality: 5/5 Value for money: 4.5/5 Availability: 3.75/5
Key Benefit: Enriched with Hydra IQ and Bamboo milk, this light lotion with orange blossom fragrance repairs dryness layer by layer for 24hour + smoothness and a lingering feel good sensation.
Usage: Daily on the whole body
Price 75 ml – Rs. 95/- 250 ml – Rs. 195/- 400 ml – Rs. 265/-
How it works Moisturises long lastingly and strengthens your skin’s natural protection The beautiful, mild scent of orange flower delicately lies on your skin and invigorates your senses
The Result: Your skin is left feeling silky soft and delicately fragranced with a mild scent of orange flower.
Apply daily, gently smoothing all over your body.
Skin compatibility dermatologically approved.
Claims: You can’t beat that wonderful fresh feeling when you step out of the shower in the morning. You feel fresh, beautiful and ready to tackle whatever the day might bring. It’s a feel-good moment that vanishes all too quickly. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a body lotion that allowed you to keep that feeling of lightness and freshness all day long?
A product that stimulates and energizes not only the body, but the senses as well? NIVEA Happy Time Body Lotion makes this dream come true. It’s the first feel-good body lotion that makes your whole body smile! How? Because Happy Time Lotion pampers the senses even before you apply it. See, smell, feel and enjoy. Even the slim, dynamically shaped bottle, which fits so comfortably in your hand, stimulates you to want more – more happy body care! It’s a feeling of happiness that doesn’t stop, because the refined blend of bamboo milk and moisturizing ingredients quickly transforms normal to dry skin into lastingly happy skin. Happy skin that feels so velvety soft, you simply want to stroke it – and smell the glorious scent! No wonder, because the unique fragrance blend in NIVEA Happy Time Lotion stimulates the desire to live life to the full. The cocktail of citrus fruits and orange blossom is full of dynamic and feminine beauty – fresh and floral.
Ingredients:
Its a normal white small bottle..slightly curved at the top..Lakme has also converted to this packaging of late..
Its a runny lotion..not too thick..but spreads around easily..and gets easily absorbed too..its moisturising enough for normal skin and for summers..but for very dry skin…they may need to reapply by the end of the day..
I love the citrusy and floral mix..it smells super awesome..it actually is feel good…though the smell does not last the whole day..well I do not even expect that..but stays a good 2-3 hours..
Pros:
1. Love the super awesome smell. 2. Gets easily absorbed. 3. Not too thick and spreads easily. 4. I liked the bottle..and this small bottle is convenient enough to carry around too. 5. The texture is perfect for summers…and so is the citrusy fragrance.
Cons:
1. May not be moisturising enough for very dry skin. 2. Has parabens. 3. You get only 75ml at Rs. 95/- whereas comparatively other body lotions which are equally good are quite cheaper.
Overall its a nice body lotion..I particularly love the smell..I only wish it was more moisturising and also the qty offered for the price was justified.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 3/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Lakme Fruit Blast Honey Glow Hydrating Face Wash with Honey and Avocado Review
What the Company claims : Deeply revitalise and protect your skin from the winter with this rich creamy face wash that gently cleanses your skin without leaving it dry. The nourishing active ingredients – honey and avocado, are infused in this hydrating face wash that rinses away dull skin and replenishes your skin’s natural moisture. Leaving it clean, conditioned and subtly fragrant.
Available in 50g for Rs. 85 & 100 g for Rs. 135
Directions and Ingredients:
It has this peach colored packaging..and comes in a normal flip cap tube..the cap in this does shut tight unlike a few..
Its neither cream based nor gel based..some where in between..which makes it perfect for all skin types..its runny in consistency but does not ooze out more than required.
I love the refreshing smell..not exactly fruity..but mild and a little sweet..it cleanses skin well..and never made it dry or craving for moisturiser types.
Pros:
1. Refreshing smell. 2. Perfect texture..neither gel nor cream..it would suit all skin types. 3. Economical. 4. The flip cap shuts tight..travel friendly. 5. Cleanses skin well without drying out skin. 6. Has the goodness of Honey And Avocado.
Cons:
1. Has SLS and parabens. 2. This is meant for gentle cleansing..and not deep cleansing..if you prefer later..its not for you.
Overall I quite liked it..love the smell and it cleanses and refreshes without leaving skin dry or stretchy..this would suit all skin types..surely recommend.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Living Nature Tinted Moisturiser Evening Light Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Highly Commended: ‘Best Tinted Moisturiser’, Natural Health Beauty Awards 2011.
Protect and moisturise with a sheer, natural hint of colour to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh all day. Works beautifully on its own, or with Luminous Pressed Powder for extra coverage. Active Manuka Honey provides nourishment.
For all skin types. Evening Light is our darker shade.
To Use: Apply with fingertips and blend onto both sides of the face from the nose outwards. Use light sweeping movements and take special care to blend past the jawline.
Comes in 3 shades: Dawn Light,Day Light,Evening Light
I have the Evening Light which is a little dark for my skin..the Day Light would have worked better. I mix this with a lighter foundation or top it up with a lighter powder if used as it is…but even if used on its own..it does not appear too dark and settles with the natural skin tone.
It has a very light floral kinda smell which I like..feels very very light on the skin..since its water based..I love that it feels so light..you never feel like you have anything on the skin..
I love their trademark half cylindrical and half flat the base bottle..it has a flip cap on top..with a small opening for the product to come out..
Pros:
1. Feels very light on skin.
2. Adjusts to the natural skin tone.
3. Since it is water based..it would suit all skin types.
4. Different and nice packaging.
5. Natural and Organic Ingredients.
6. Parabens and chemical free.
7. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.
8. Has a light floral smell.
Cons:
1. Only three shades available.
2. Expensive.
3. Availability is an issue.
Overall I have no cons with the texture and formula..its one of the best Tinted Moisturisers I have tried..completely loved the water based formula..and light feel..but it sure is expensive for a TM..and availability is an issue too..
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Would love to..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: Chocolate-Mint Body Butter
For Oily Skin Slather on this delicious treat. Chocolate has emollient properties that improve the appearance of the skin by making it soft and silky. While Mint stimulates and energizes the senses making skin feel amazingly refreshed. Apply this rich creamy butter onto skin daily. Massage slowly, allowing your skin to absorb the nutrients. Reapply as needed to rough or chapped areas. Enjoy the difference!
Net Wt: 200 ml MRP: Rs. 1,095.00
Ingredients:
Chocolate-Mint Body Butter is a part of the Earthborne range..
It comes in a flat huge rectangular tub..it has a white plastic cap on top..its not completely brown..but has a pinkish hue..and smells mix of chocolate and mint..I would have preferred more of a chocolate smell though..not a fan of this smell.
Since its a body butter and a little thick..its takes some time to spread around..and a few minutes to absorb completely.
The tub is quite huge and bulk..not very travel friendly types.
Pros:
1. Quite moisturising..it is perfect for winters and the harsh dry days when skin craves moisture. 2. Skin does remain soft and moisturised the whole day. 3. Chocolate Mint lovers might love this. 4. I love how it keeps elbows, feet and dry areas soft. 5. Huge Quantity..this is going to last quite long.
Cons:
1. A little huge and bulky packaging. 2. Tub Packaging..not very easy to use..although all body butters come in tub packaging. 3. Takes a little time to absorb. 4. Expensive. 5. I am not a fan of this smell.
Overall its a decent body butter..I like how it keeps skin moisturised the whole day…especially the dry areas…I loved using it in winters..but I would not use it in summers though..though they claim it to be for oily skin..I would recommend people with dry body skin to give this a try.
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: No. I prefer body lotions to body butters.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Inglot AMC Mousse Foundation mw700 Review, Swatches
Inglot has five types of Foundations..Cream Foundation (comes in inverted white tube), AMC Cream Foundation (comes in a bottle with a normal pump dispensor), YSM Cream Foundation (comes in a tube), AMC Mousse Foundation (comes in a jar) and cream powder (comes in a flat pan..creamy foundation that settles to a matte finish)
AMC stands for Advanced Makeup Components which is their higher and professional range..
YSM stands for Young Skin Makeup..YSM is only in Foundations.
What the Company claims: Beautiful light weight formula,soft to touch and melts into the skin effortlessly.
This air whipped foundation feels like silk on the skin and gives a natural coverage similar to a tinted moisturiser.Just perfect for that barely there skin! Whether its a product for your kit or an essential for your handbag,this is an addition everybody needs to give their skin that jlo glow!
**MUA TIP-Use Inglot liquid illuminators to give the skin a really polished glow!!**
Paraben Free Formula Not Tested on Animals
Shades Available:
According to me..here m,l,f and d stand for Medium, Light, Fair and Dark and w and c stand for warm and cool..and then there are shade numbers..so mw is Medium Warm
MRP: Rs. 1000/- for 11 g/0.38 US OZ
Ingredients:
It comes in a small flat glass jar with a black cap..it has an air whipped mousse consistency as claimed..the texture is a little similar to Lakme Absolute Mattreal Mousse..or L’oreal Matte Morphose Foundation.
It has a slight fruity smell..but does not bother much and goes away in a few seconds..I generally use fingers to blend this..as the warmth of the fingers makes it melt and blend easily..or even Sigma F80 at times.
It gives light to medium coverage..and looks quiet natural..gives a matte finish and stays put the whole day.
The shade mw700 is a little darker..kinda yellowish for my skin tone…but being medium warm ideally it should have suited..I have not seen other 7 shades..so I am not sure which shade would really suit..but I wish there were more shades available..
Unblended
Blended
Pros:
1. Love the air whipped creamy texture. 2. Blends easily and quite well..even with bare hands. 3. Gives a quite natural look. 4. It gives a matte finish..good for summers too. 5. Stays put the whole day. 6. Reduces the appearance of pores. 7. Photographs well. 8. Paraben free and not tested on animals.
Cons:
1. Inglot is not available everywhere. You can buy it online here. 2. Expensive ! I wish it was either priced lower or the quantity offered was more. 3. I would have liked if there were more shades to choose from…especially suited for Indian skin tones. 4. It does have dimethicone and trimethicone..if you are allergic to silicones..I would suggest staying away. 5. Jar packaging.
Overall its a nice creamy mousse foundation which gives a matte finish, stays whole day, photographs well and looks natural too. I would surely recommend giving this a try..would suit all skin types..oily skin might need to powder a little after a few hours…but if you need heavy coverage, this is not for you.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again : May be..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company Claims: All-in-one make-up that works like a foundation, a concealer & a compact, with sun protection. Its smooth application creates an even skin tone, conceals imperfections & blends easily for a matte effect, without caking or clogging pores.
MRP: Rs. 249/- for 10g
Shades Available:
710 Honey Beige (Darkest)
720 Natural Beige (Mid)
730 Creamy Peach (Lightest)
I have 720 Natural Beige..the mid one..its a little orangish for my skin tone though..
It comes in this twist up stick form..with a red and golden plastic body..though the plastic cap fits well..its not very sturdy.
The stick is super creamy and glides on well..it has an artificial sweet smell which I did not like..
This does not give enough coverage..its quiet sheer..works decent for an under eye concealer but if you have heavy dark circles..won’t work that way too..definitely not as foundation..it would give hardly any coverage.
Unblended
Blended
It does transfer on tissue and kerchief too…it works well as an under eye base..and pops up color..but since it very creamy..it would crease sooner too.. Pros:
1. Works in many ways. 2. Has SPF15. 3. Travel friendly. 4. Economical..and the qty of 10g is quite a lot too.. 5. Works as base for eye shadows.
6. Conceals light dark circles. 7. Did not break me out..but since its creamy..oily skin definitely needs to set it with powder.
Cons:
1. Not much coverage. 2. Only three shades to choose from. 3. Has a sweet artificial smell..which I detest. 4. Transfers on tissues and kerchiefs. 5. Wear time is just 4-5 hours max.
Overall I found it pretty ok..if you have dry skin and do not need much coverage..you can give this a try..but if you need coverage..this would not work for you.
Rating:
Quality: 3/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.25/5
Would I buy it again: No
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
PRODUCT STORY [Latin Name:Corylus avellana] Extract from the hazel nut with Vitamin.
FACE & BODY Hazelnut oil is known for its astringent qualities & best used for oily skin.
MASSAGE The most gentle of the carrier oils, Hazelnut is suitable for all skin types. This oil hydrates & completely reinvigorates the skin while preserving softness.Great for sensitive baby skin.
CUTICLES Soften & condition your hands & cuticles, by rubbing a few drops of oil.
SUN DAMAGE Offers protection against damage to the skin by the suns ray. Use a few drops on parts exposed to sunlight.
INGREDIENTS: Hazel Nut.
MRP: Rs. 350.00/- for 30 ml
WHAT IS CARRIER OIL? Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not have aroma though some have a mild distinctive smell. Soulflower coldprocessed carrier oils are as natural and unadulterated as possible. Cold-pressing is the purist method of producing carrier oils. Mineral oil should not be used as it is not absorbed by the skin.
HOW TO USE CARRIER OIL? Blend carrier oil with a few drops of any Soulflower essential oil & use as desired! For best results use 1 to 5% essential oils say about 5 drops essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil.
One should NEVER use essentials oils directly on the skin..some oils can even give allergy..and we would not know our skin might be allergic to which essential oil..and also they are very concentrated..so its better to mix them with a base oil or carrier oil..as mentioned above the ratio could be 1:4 or 1:5 depending on you.
It comes in a dark glass bottle..with a dropper cap which has a small and a large opening..to get the required quantity and avoid wastage..the packaging is decent..I did not find any particular smell..though its supposed to be light and nutty…its almost clear..and very light in texture..gets absorbed immediately.
Some uses of Hazelnut Oil:
Hazelnut oil acts as an excellent emollient and moisturizer because it has a number of essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, which can rehydrate the skin. So, this oil is extensively used in treating dry skin. Moreover, this oil is very light and easily gets absorbed into the skin. It also doesn’t have any side effects and so it is used in many skin care products. Apart from this, the antibacterial and astringent properties prevent the excessive secretion of skin oil that results in acne, thus maintaining soft skin.
Considered the most gentle of the carrier oils, this expeller-pressed, lightly refined Hazelnut is suitable for all skin types. Hazelnut oil is known for its astringent qualities and because of this, it is best used for those who have oily skin but do want to abstain from using oils. This makes a lovely carrier oil for those of those who want to add its benefits to the essential oil experience.
Hazelnut oil can be used as sunscreen as it is able to filter all the harmful rays of the sun. Because of this most sunscreens contain hazelnut oil. For stronger effect you can mix this oil with sesame oil, avocado oil, and walnut oil. Another way to utilize the benefits of hazelnut oil is to mix a drop of this oil in any of your daily cream and lotion, which can then act as the best sun guard.
Like most of other carrier oils, hazelnut oil is also a rich source of vitamin E. The anti-oxidant properties of this vitamin helps in solving many of the problems associated with ageing. Free radicals cause the maximum amount of damage like the destruction of cells and chapped skin. Regular application of hazelnut oil is able to reverse this process by eliminating the free radicals.
Coloring the hair is trendy and nowadays more and more people are going for this. But one drawback is that on regular washing the color tends to fade quicker while making the hair dull and rough. To retain your hair color for longer duration, apply hazelnut oil to your hair before shampooing. This is also a good way to strengthen the hair as the oil contains good amounts of vitamin E.
It is highly penetrative and is fine textured and is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils.
I have not tried many base oils..coz I also use my normal olive, coconut and sesame at times with my essential oils..but since I started using this..I think I am going to stick to it now..I am loving this carrier oil completely..You get 30 ml for Rs. 350/- which is like quite a decent quantity.
If you are finding a base oil for your essential oils..you should surely try this. This works amazingly well..both as a base oil and even on its own..I love how soft it makes my skin. You can buy it here
Rating:
Quality: 5/5 Value for money : 4.5/5 Availability: 4/5
Rouge Bunny Rouge Seas of IlluminationHighlighting Liquid Review, Swatches
About the brand: Intricate and luxurious cosmetics brand, Rouge Bunny Rouge, twists opulence and beauty with embellished detailing to deliver a range of colour make up that embraces both romance and whimsy. Wearable, blendable and adaptable formulas and shades are at the very heart of Rouge Bunny Rouge. The formulas are absolutely outstanding and have been sourced from the world’s most sophisticated laboratories. We are delighted to be able to share this very unique and qualitative brand with you.
At sunset in the Enchanted Garden, you can fleetingly glimpse the mermaids dancing in the gently lapping waves of the Grand Moon Seas. Evening mists rise and tenderly caress them, lingering languorously on their bodies to gift their skin with uncommon youth and beauty.
We were inspired by this scene to bring you this dream-in-a-bottle, so that you can have your very own transformation. The moisturising surge of liquid pearls will dance whispers on your skin till dawn. Be as playful as the magical being that you are… you’ll still look as sublimely refined and urbanely elegant as the Moon itself. The tiny reflective particles will illuminate you anywhere you choose, with a sinfully quivering effect to quietly showcase your beauty. Bring fine-spun silver thrills by night or by day – to eyes, brows, temples, shoulders… No one can eclipse you, Moon Mermaid.
This multipurpose water-based fluid blends easily with moisturiser, or with foundation, to customise the look – to yours alone. Create an inside-out illumination effect and blend it to a thin, refined wash of pearls. Light fragrance of Cucumber with a touch of Peach Flower will add to your application pleasure. A quartet of shades with Melissa extract to soothe, and Vitamin E to guard against ageing. The highlighting liquid can be used alone or over moisturiser and as a highlighter, over foundation, too.
Small tricks:
Use your fingertips or RBR Foundation Brush (# 009) to apply a fine sheen to moisturised skin. Blend MILK AQUARELLE on top or mix the Liquid Foundation with the Highlighting Liquid and apply the two together for a light-reflecting radiance.
For an almost-invisible bloom of health and radiance, mix with either the PRELUDE IN THE CLOUDS or SERAPHIC VEIL and finish with a hint of powder.
Use ´Sea of Clouds´ (white) for a sophisticated and dramatic effect or ´Sea of Nectar´ or ´Sea of Showers´ (beige and gold versions) for a more subtle shimmer. Use the Foundation Brush or your fingertips to highlight your cheekbones, brow, nose. Use the Sea of Clouds (silver-white) on the bridge of your nose to make it look thinner. A small amount blended into the tip of your nose will make it appear shorter.
Mix any of the four shades with our new Tinted Moisturisers to wash your skin with a light-reflecting radiance.
MRP: £ 45.00 for 30ml (Rs. 3600/-)
L-R: Nectar, Tranquility, Clouds, Showers
Sea of Clouds: Imagine liquid pearl, and you have the shade of this highlighter. Perfect for pale and light to medium skin tones with cool undertones (red heads and blondes with green, blue or grey eyes), it will create that ethereal, ‘bathed in moonlight’ look. “Moonlight on the water” luminous effect – Perfect for making any skin tone and colour looking brighter and fresher.
Sea of Tranquility: The soft pink hue is filled with silver and gold inflections, which makes it versatile enough to work for pale skin tones as well as olive skin tones. It’s a fab shade to use as we move from winter to spring, as it does a magical job brightening your complexion to make you look fresh and fancy. Palest milky opalescence, with super fine pink, white and gold pearls, luminous effect – Perfect for enlivening tired looking skin and all skin tones
Sea of Showers: We’ll let you into a little secret: this is the best-selling shade of RBR’s Highlighting Liquids. If you have pale skin, don’t worry, the gold hue of the highlighter will act like a liquid bronzer, gently bringing a warm glow to your skin. For tan and darker skin tones, it will blend beautifully with your skin to create a totally natural radiance. Honeyed white-gold with a luminous effect – Use all year round for golden tawny gorgeousness or to enliven pale blue winter tones
Sea of Nectar: The darkest shade of RBR’s Highlighting Liquids is stunning on tanned and dark skin. The rose-gold shade will warm skin to make you look like a sun goddess all year round, much to the envy of everyone around you. Gold-in-rose to give a pale copper luminous effect, stunning – To warm and uplift cool skin.
L-R: Nectar, Clouds, Tranquility, Showers
I have the small samples of it..I have used it 5-6 times..now I do not use highlighters on a daily basis..but occasionally…these are just awesome ! I guess I won’t need to say anything else..
Blended
Liquid Highlighters..not too shimmery..stay on the whole day..look amazing mixed with a foundation (give an amazing dewy finish) ! What else does one need :p
These are super easy to blend and very easy to work with. I use it at the top of the cheek bones, brow bone, bridge of the nose and cupid’s bow.
I am totally loving them..
The problem with this as always is the availability ! Its available at Zuneta here. This sure is super expensive too !
But if you don’t mind shelling for a good liquid highlighter..I totally recommend this..I love the Sea of Showers the most..it does bring a warm glow to the skin.
What the Company claims: Get the color and vanilla flavour on your lips!
Enriched with Vitamin E, it is engrossed with high moisturizing emollient that apart from adding diva factor to your personality nurtures your lips. It is easy to apply and leaves a trail of high shine lip gloss, so no need to add on shine. Moreover it leaves your lips fragrant with a slight flavour of vanilla, which all the way makes them more kissable.
MRP: Rs. 449/- for 5.6ml
Shades Available:
Bare It All Pin
Charity
Chilled Cherry
Coral Fusion
Crystal Clear
Cupcake
Icicles
Innocence
Luxe
Maple Fudge
Tickled Pink
I am reviewing the shade 051 Cupcake..its a sheer baby pink gloss with some silver shimmer..it has a sweet vanilla smell..which I loved..but no taste..
Its a long sleek normal lip gloss packaging..and has a slanted applicator..its non sticky and quite moisturising…stays on for 2-3 hours which is good enough for a lip gloss..
Here is how it looks on me..
Pros:
1. Has a nice vanilla smell. 2. Quite moisturising. 3. Many shades to choose from. 4. Stays for a good 2-3 hours. 5. Non sticky. 6. 5.6 ml is a huge quantity for a lip gloss.
Cons:
1. Expensive. I know Revlon Colorburst are priced the same..but those are much more pigmented and better. 2. Availability is an issue.
Overall these are decent lip glosses..if they were priced at around 300-350..it would have been better. I quite like the vanilla smell…the shade Cupcake is sheer baby pink..and can be used to top up all lipsticks..and can even be used alone..perfect to be paired with smokey eyes.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: May be
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion
