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Beauty UK Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette Smoke Screen Swatches

Beauty UK Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette No. 3 Smoke Screen Swatches
Beauty UK Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette No. 3 Smoke Screen Swatches

What the Company claims: Everything you could want in a palette! A collection of our 6 intensely pigmented shades and 2 gel-based liners – More precise than a pencil, more forgiving than a liquid, this super-smooth formula offers more control, play time, and buildable coverage than your average liner.

WINNER! – Best New Eye Product 2011 at the Pure Beauty awards in London.

Price: £3.99 inc. VAT (Around Rs. 310/-)

Shades Available:

Ingredients:

I have reviewed the Eye Shadow and Eye Liner Palette in No. 2 Amazon here. You can read the whole review there. Disco has pop of bright colors, Amazon is brown based..and Smoke Screen is a blend of blues and blacks..perfect for smokey eyes..

If you love smokey eyes..you should definitely check out Smoke Screen.

This eye shadow and eye liner collection palette consists of 6 eye shadows of 1g each..about a size of our new 5 rupee coin and 2 gel or cream liners of 1.5g each. It has a small dual sided brush..one side is a angled liner for the cream liners and the other side is a small fluffy crease brush..well its actually very tiny..but the angled liner brush is quite nice ! And also a stretched mirror below the brush. I love these palettes for being so travel friendly and compact.

The shadows are decently pigmented..some are more..and some are a little less..but none are powdery or chalky..all have a metallic finish and are shimmery..but not glittery…if you are a fan of mattes..this is not for you..the staying power is a good 6-7 hours even without a base.

The gel liners are decently pigmented too..the black is darker and glossier than the one in the Amazon Palette and the blue is nicely pigmented too..these cream liners are water proof and stay around 6-7 hours on the lids.

Top Row has metallic grey with blue shimmer, metallic ash gray and shimmery white

Bottom Row has metallic denim blue, bluish gray with blue shimmer and metallic black with some silver shimmer

Cream liners are matte deep navy blue and matte glossy black

Check out the whole review here

Overall I quite love this palette..it is super handy..and you get all the smokey shades with gel liners and a brush in one palette..and at this price..definitely a steal ! Must have..

You can buy it here. Its a perfect gift too ! Surely recommended.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Faces Glam On Lipstick Review,Swatches

Faces Glam On Lipstick 101 Barely There Review,Swatches



What the Company claims: Rich, vibrant and long staying color, which is enriched with Vitamin E that nourishes your lips and keeps them soft and kissable. It glides on your lips effortlessly in a strong, smooth and even application.

Go, sweep the world off its feet!

MRP: Rs. 499/- for 4g

Shades available:

  • 101- Barely There
  • 102- Sugar Rose
  • 103- Silken Peach
  • 104- Nectarine
  • 201- Candy Pink
  • 202- Violascious
  • 203- Luscious Lavender
  • 204- Go Garnet
  • 205- Berry Truffle
  • 301- Cinnamon
  • 302- Burnt Sienna
  • 303- Coco Bean
  • 401- French Burgundy
  • 402- Crimson
  • 403- Sangria
  • 404- Red Coral
  • 405- Vintage Red
  • 406- Wine
  • 501- Gothica
Now you must have known by the names that this range does not have normal everyday shades..but all bright and unique ones like transparent barely there, reds, purples, violets, lavender, grape, Gothic Black,etc..

This range is truly different.. I liked a few like Sugar Rose or Peach..this Barely There shade is a clear lip balm..This works more as a base to use underneath lipsticks or as a gloss to top lipsticks or matte lip creams with..

Its quite moisturising as a lip balm..the silver packaging is nice too..since this is devoid of any color..I don’t know about the staying power,etc

Overall its nice as a lip balm..but I would not advice spending 500 bucks for a clear lip balm.

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 2.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again : May be Sugar Rose

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Review, Swatches

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge 2 Calypso Coral Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheek

This cream-based formula is great for both lips and cheeks. Blot on cheeks or lips for a sheer, stained finish. Available in a wide array of colour choices for a variety of skin tones. For All Skin Types.

This cream-based formula blends like a dream and provides a long-lasting, natural stain of color that absolutely glows on the skin. Suitable for use on both cheeks and lips.

Application Tip: For best results on cheeks, use fingers or a Foundation Brush to apply. Start on the apples of cheeks, blending up towards hairline, then downwards to blend and soften color. For drier skins, be sure to moisturise first.

Beauty Bonus: Makes an equally beautiful lip colour.

Award Winner:

Best Cream Blusher and featured in the Beauty Hall of Fame, InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2012

Glamour Power Product 2011

MRP: 24$ (Approx Rs.1175/-)

Shades Available:

  • Milk Chocolate- Chocolate Brown
  • Pale Pink- Bright Pastel Pink
  • Blushed Rose- Brown Pink
  • Powder Pink- Light Pink
  • Cabo Coral- Coral Peach
  • Calypso Coral- Bright Coral Pink
  • Flushed Pink
  • Summer Tan
  • Pink Raspberry
  • Pink Truffle
  • Stonewashed Pink
  • Chocolate Cherry
  • Raspberry
  • Velvet Plum
Ingredients:

All the shades are not available now..neither on the Bobbi Brown site nor on Apothica..I am not aware if they are discontinued or just Out of Stock.

Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral were a part of the Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection which had launched in 2010.

I was super confused between Cabo Coral and Calypso Coral..Cabo Coral is a true coral peach..minus any pinkiness..whereas Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I was scared it might be too bright..but it comes up just fine after blending.

As described..Calypso Coral is a bright coral pink..I like the coral pink hue it gives to the cheeks..but it does not look OTT.

Its a little on the glossier side..so I guess the oily skinned would not prefer it much..coz of the shine..you better try first before buying.

Its so super easy and convenient to use..I love cream blushes coz they are very easy to use and can be used anywhere..you just need clean fingers..thats it !

Unblended-Blended

The formula is nice and easy to blend..it stays a good 6-7 hours..though the glossiness would go..the color does not fade away completely..but I wish it had better staying power..not the fault of the texture..nothing survives too long in the humid climate here.

I find this a little drying for lips..and the color does not show up much too..it comes up as a stain..and stays for 2-3 hours..but not very comfortable on lips….you feel that dryness.

Pros:

1. I love the bright coral pink shade.

2. The shades they offer are all quiet nice and versatile..from peaches to pinks to brown pinks to plums and browns.

3. Super easy to use and blend.

4. Convenient to carry around.

5. Gives a glossy finish to the cheeks..I like that in winters.

6. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.

7. Can be used for both lips and cheeks.

8. Its easy to use..also coz it does not settle in fast..and would not stain if you do not blend quickly..so good for newbies too.

Cons:

1. Feels drying on lips.

2. Expensive.

3. Availability is an issue..I see only 3-4 shades everywhere.

Overall I quite like it..I did not have a bright coral pink cream blush in my stash..the texture is nice..easy to blend and gives a glossy finish..I also like Powder Pink, Blushed Rose and Pink Truffle. Calypso Coral is a nice color for medium to fair skin tones. For medium dusky, I would suggest Powder Pink or Pink Truffle.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : Yes

Do you like BB Pot Rouge? Which shade is your favorite or which do you fancy ?

Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara Review

Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara Review

What the Company claims: New Absolute Hi-Tech Mascara – with a ground breaking patented applicator*. With a revolutionary formula featuring 3D DH Complex for three-dimensional performance and lashes with unrivalled volume, length and definition. The ring-tip applicator captures each and every lash for high-precision results. Enriched with Triple Carbon Black DH Complex for dramatically pure colour, and lash-strengthening Kerastim.

MRP: Rs. 575/- for 12ml

I quite like the brush..its different and catches up and separates each lash.

Notice the zig zag bristles..they separate each lash..and avoids clumping..just two coats and you are done..I love the effect it gives.

Here are the before after pics..

Before
After (2 coats)

Pros:

1. Love the patented brush..it indeed helps in volume and length.
2. Does what it claims.
3. Gives both volume and length..without compromising on the other.
4. I love how it opens up my eyes..just two coats and you are set.
5. Does not clump lashes.
6. Easy to remove.
7. Its not waterproof but it does not wash off or smear even in humidity.
8. The quantity of 12ml is quite good..though its a mascara..so cannot last more than 6 months.

Cons:

1. Not easily available..There are other two mascaras by Deborah Milano which are available online..but not this particular one.
2. A little expensive for a mascara..but for the results it gives..its totally worth it !

I am quite loving it..if you like volume and length without the clumps..you should surely check this out.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Inglot Pastel Collection Nail Enamel 972 Review, NOTD

Inglot Pastel Collection Nail Enamel 972 Review, NOTD

What the Company claims: Durable, high gloss, medium drying time formula

DOES NOT CONTAIN:
– toluene
– formaldehyde
– dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
– camphor

Apply two coats.
Make sure that first coat is completely dry before applying second one.
Some shades look best with three coats.

NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS

15 ML/0.51 US FL OZ


Pastel shades:

MRP: Rs. 490/-

972 is a pretty pastel peachy pink (P4) shade..Inglot has five shades in their Pastel Collection Nail Enamels..I quiet like this peachy pink..Pastels are not something I am in the mood of everyday…but I love pastels at times..And the rest four shades i.e yellow,violet, green and blue are equally nice..

Its toluen, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) free. Stays well without chipping for 5 days. The only issue is it chips from the centre instead of the edges.

You would require 2-3 coats for it to show up..one coat comes up quiet sheer. These are a little expensive for a nail paint..but 15ml is quite a good quantity too.

If you like pastels..I would surely recommend them.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Chambor Single Blush Star Candy Review, Swatches

Chambor Single Blush Shade No.57 Star Candy Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Size 6 GM
It comes in both Frosted and Matte form which imparts a right color that glides on.
Convenient to carry & used for re-touch
Lasts for long period of time
Water resistant – Long Lasting
Comes in Powder Form, Can be converted to Cream form by mixing it with Foundation or Moisturizer
Excellent blending & adherence capability
Non Comodogenic
No animal ingredients

Chambor Single Blush is ultra-fine and simple to apply. This is the basic blush which is formulated to glide weightlessly onto the skin to provide sheer, sun-kissed colour. Builds effortlessly and spreads evenly.
Ingredients: Vitamin A & E

Shades Available:

  • 57 Star Candy
  • 59 Star Delight
  • 65 Soft Rose
  • 66 Ambering Rose
  • 61 Soft Strawberry
  • 71 Rose Fonce

MRP: Rs. 495/- for 6g

Ingredients:

Its pink and gold !! And looks super awesome combined..this works as blush cum highlighter..and the gold reflects show up beautifully on the skin..perfect glow..this is one must have for brides !

It comes in a small rectangular black packaging..and has a mirror and brush inside..the brush is ok..not that great but good for emergencies..

The texture of this blush is awesome..though its a powder blush..it has a creamy finish to it..and blends amazingly well ! And stays put for a good 7-8 hours..and still does not go away completely. The blend of shades look great…and this would look pretty as an eye shadow too !

The pink part is light soft pink.and the gold works as highlighter..and both together are a peachy gold with a pearly finish..and its gorgeous !!

Here are the swatches..

T-B: Pink,Gold, Blended

Pictures do not do justice to this blush..you should check out this shade personally..

Pros:

1. Gorgeous shade ! This pink and gold combo is perfect for our warm skin tones..and this is a true bridal blush !
2. Works as a blush cum highlighter.
3. Creamy texture..no powdery feeling..no fall outs.
4. Comes with a brush and mirror.
5. Available easily at all Chambor outlets and even online.
6. Stays for a good 7-8 hours.
7. Can be used as an eye shadow too.

Cons:

1. The brush is ok..not of much use.
2. If you like matte blushes..you might not like it..but this is more of an evening blush than a day time or formal wear one.

No other cons..I quite like it 🙂

I do not have words for this shade..I am so in love with it..I have not seen any dupes or similar shades for this..This is perfect for parties or receptions..if you are a bride to be, then go get it now ! Chambor Blushes also come in duo form..and have the same shades..Check them too..you might get two shades by paying just a little more 😉

Rating:

Quality: 4.75/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I am also checking out Soft Rose and Rose Fonce

Have you tried Chambor Single Blushes?

Vedic Line Neem & Brahmi Disinfecting Face Wash Review

Vedic Line Neem & Brahmi Disinfecting Face Wash Review

What the Company claims: Quick Overview
Disinfecting face wash for Pigmentation, Acne, Open pores & Oily skin.

Thick & lovely face wash, cleanses deep down dirt without stripping natural oil from the face. Neem & Brahmi very popular Ayurvedic herbs, Refresh skin & have deodorant anti-fungal effects. Fragrance of Tea Tree & Camphor opens up channels, relaxes mind and makes breathing comfortable.



Ingredients:

MRP: Rs. Rs.60/- for 50ml, Rs. 110/- for 120ml

The 50ml packaging comes in a tube form and the 120 ml packaging is this inverted flat oval shaped bottle with a normal flip cap.

Its transparent with a light green tint..has that neem and camphor smell. It does not foam much but cleanses skin well…not that super clean feeling..as it leaves a little slick feeling.

Pros:

1. Has Natural Ingredients like Neem, Brahmi, Camphor,etc.
2. I liked the flat oval packaging.
3. Cleanses skin well.
4. Does not dry out the skin.
5. Has a nice neem and camphor smell.
6. Feels cooling on the skin.

Cons:

1. It does have SLES but does not foam much..if you like foaming face washes..you may not like this.
2. Gives a slick feeling after washing.
3. I am not sure if this can help with acne or open pores..as I do not think a face wash can.
4. Availability is an issue with Vedic Line..but you can get it on Urban Touch, Good Life and a few other sites.

Overall its a decent face wash for everyday..cleanses skin well and does not dry it out..You may try it out if you like using Neem Face Washes or those with Natural Ingredients.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3/5

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.

Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream Review, Swatches

Maybelline Clear Glow BB Cream Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Discover a Brighter Flawless Natural Look with the New Clear Glow BB Cream from Maybelline New York.

The BB cream or the Bright Benefit cream is a revolutionary product that provides the benefits of a foundation, sun block and a moisturizer minus the problems of each! It gives you a brighter flawless look giving you the confidence to Go Nude, the way nature intended it. A dab of kajal and lip gloss or balm and you’re ready to go. Revolutionizing your skincare regime, this wonder product is an all-in-one revolution with 8 benefits to instantly brighten, even tone, hydrate, conceal, smooth, mattify, freshen and protect with SPF 21/ PA+++.

Called the 8-in-1 skin perfector – Just a minute of effortless application and you are set to turn heads !

Available in three easy blend shades perfect for the Indian skin tone, the BB Cream transforms your skin effortlessly, affordably and beautifully. Just the thing for the Girl on the go; contains healthy minerals for 8 in 1 skin benefits. The oil-free formula keeps skin hydrated for up to 24 hours and the SPF21/PA+++ protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. It covers like a foundation and hides flaws and imperfections without feeling heavy on the skin.

This instant skin perfecting cream comes in a compact, travel-friendly 18 ml squeeze tube and is available in 3 unique earth shades –  01 Nude (darkest), 02 Radiance (mid) and 03 Natural(lightest).

The thing to note here is..the shades are numbered opposite from dark to light..01 Nude being the darkest and 03 Natural being the lightest.

MRP: Rs.199/- for 18ml

There is another version called Maybelline Smooth Minerals BB Cream that is available in South Asia but not in India yet..

They do not claim this as Blemish Balm but as Bright Benefit Cream..its a very small tube..almost the size of your ring finger..The thing good about the Maybelline BB Cream is that it does not have a single shade being grayish or one that looks white and ashy..instead they have enough yellow undertones and quite match the Indian skin tones.

You need just a pea sized amount for the whole face..and you can blend it with fingers too. It has a small nozzle tip which dispenses just the right amount. It gives a little whitish cast coz it has SPF 21..but it goes away with a little blending..and it matches your actual skin tone in a few minutes.

It stays for a good 7-8 hours and gives a nice dewy finish..the coverage is similar to a Tinted Moisturiser..but its a little thicker comparatively. It has a nice fruity smell. If you have very dry skin..you may need a moisturiser beneath..for me it works as it is too..the T zone does get a little shiny after a few hours but a pressed powder would solve the problem.

Unblended

Blended

I have the shade 01 Nude which is the darkest..it does have quite enough yellow undertones to suit our skin tones..this is a little dark for me though..02 Radiance would have looked better. But this too adjusts to the actual skin tone in a few minutes.

Pros:

1. Perfect for everyday use.
2. Gives light to medium coverage..evens out the skin tone.
3. Has SPF 21 and offers PA+++ protection.
4. Gives a nice dewy finish.
5. Blends in a jiffy..and with fingers too..not much time needed.
6. Travel friendly tube.
7. Economically priced.
8. Available easily at all Maybelline counters.
9. Stays for a good 7-8 hours.

Cons:

1. It would have been better if the quantity was a little more..around 25ml.
2. The shades should have been numbered properly..its very confusing.

No other cons I could think of. I quite liked it..and the dewy finish it offers. So perfect for everyday.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Intense Care Review

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Intense Care Review

What the Company claims: Gain soft skin with Parachute Advansed Body Lotion
For the first time ever, indulge your skin with 100% natural moisturizers, that brings goodness of coconut milk to skin. Parachute Advansed body lotion, the only moisturizer with 100% Natural Moisturizers and goodness of coconut milk makes skin delightfully soft and smooth in just 7 days. Now, treat yourselves to Parachute Advansed Body Lotion, which helps you rediscover soft skin and naturally so! Enriched with the goodness of coconut milk, it works in a superior manner to actually penetrate deep into skin and nourish it from within – leaving your skin feeling soft, glowing and supple, absolutely irresistible to touch!

Pamper yourself for the first time ever with the nourishment of coconut milk, as it moisturizes and hydrates the skin like no other ingredient! As the coconut- based moisturizers are similar to the skin’s natural oils, they penetrate the skin deep within and lock in moisture, doubling moisture levels in just 2 hours. The result is soft, delightful skin you’ve always dreamt of!

So, treat your skin to the luxury of pure coconut milk with Parachute Advansed Body Lotion and gain soft, glowing and supple skin in just 7 days!

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Variant Details:

Dry Skin, Intense Care: for dry skin that needs intense moisturization
All Season, Gentle Care: for skin that requires light moisturization

Ingredients:

MRP: 250ml Rs 99/-, 100ml Rs 49, 40ml Rs 22, 20ml Rs 10

Intense Care is the one meant for dry skin..for intense and deeper moisturisation. The packaging of the bottle is shaped like a curvy woman..its kinda different…I liked it..

Its a white colored lotion..medium in texture..neither too thick nor too runny.

The lotion is water based and quite light..gets absorbed in a jiffy..you do not need to rub it in or wait for it to sink in..it has a light floral kinda smell..which I liked.


Pros:

1. Quite liked the packaging.
2. Gets absorbed in a jiffy.
3. Has a nice floral kinda smell.
4. Quite economical at Rs. 99/- for 250ml..thats a lot of quantity..all other body lotions are priced high comparatively.
5. This would be good for summers too..as its not too thick or greasy kinds..but very light.
6. Easily available.
7. Feels very cooling on the skin..as soon as you apply it.
8. It does leave the skin soft and supple as claimed.

Cons:

1. Has parabens.
2. It did not keep the skin moisturised throughout the day in harsh winters..I needed to reapply it..and this one being the intense care meant for dry skin..and claims to double moisture levels in 2 hours..should have been more moisturising..but would work for summers..or if you do not have dry skin.

Overall I liked it..easily available..and the quantity for the price makes it all the more worth it..compared to other body lotions…I just wish it was a little more moisturising.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy this again -Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23 Review, Swatches

Inglot Matte AMC Lip Pencil 23 Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Medium hard, matte jumbo pencil.

Great staying power makes it an alternative for lip liner used by professionals for colouring lips.

Moisturising properties achieved by the complex of lanoline substitutes and avocado butter.

PARABEN FREE FORMULA
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS

MRP: Rs. 680/- for 4.5 g/0.16 US OZ

Ingredients:

Shades Available : 23

Inglot is available at selected places in India..i.e Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai..with 3 stores in Mumbai and Delhi and just one store in Kolkata and Chennai…but the better thing is they are available online
at shopatmajorbrands.com

These are jumbo lip pencils cum matte lipsticks…i.e lipsticks in jumbo pencil form..quite pigmented and stays put 3-4 hours..and even survives meals..it has a completely matte finish.

23 is a mauve pink with some brown undertones..a deeper pink on me..this can be a MLBB shade for many..especially who have dark pink pigmented lips.

It does require a lip balm underneath or else feels drying..but its quite light on the lips..it does settle in fine lines though but does not give dry or flaky lips as the Inglot Matte Lipsticks.
Here is it on me..

Click here for the swatches of other Inglot Matte Collection AMC Lip Pencils..

Pros:

1. I like the shade..comes up as a mauve pink on me but would be a My Lips But Better shade for people with darker skin tones.
2. Its quite pigmented.
3. Stays for a good 3-4 hours and even survives meals.
4. Does not have any smell.
5. Convenient to carry around.
6. I like using matte finish at times. If you love mattes, this is perfect for you.
7. Its not very drying or does not feel heavy on the lips.
8. Like the shades Inglot offers.
9. You need a big sharpener but it sharpens easily.
10. Paraben free and not tested on animals 🙂

Cons:

1. Since its a pencil, lot of product does go waste in sharpening.
2. Little expensive at Rs. 680/- for 3.8 g where some goes away in sharpening.
3. Inglot is not easily available.
4. You do need a lip balm underneath this and it also accentuates your fine lines.

Overall I do like this..though it accentuates fine lines and feels a little drying..a lip balm solves the problem..I love the matte finish and the staying power.

Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.75/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I like 21 and 28 too 😉


You like the Matte Lip Pencils ?