What the Company claims: All natural and totally delicious! We like our lip balm smooth and soft, but not too glossy…We created this recipe five years ago and after experimenting with all kinds of different flavors, we finally decided on orange-mint (because it’s amazing). Other ingredients in this tube include cocoa butter, beeswax, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and vitamin e! For best results, put it on your lips.
MRP: 4.99$
The packaging looks exactly like a candy na..loved it..Its a normal lip balm but its not tinted..I love the orange mint essential oil combo used in it..coz I have not seen this combo yet…and believe me..the minty touch and the orange flavor is super nice..My upper lip remains dry these days…and I no lip balm was working for it..I used this once at night and my lips were perfectly fine the next day…I am loving this..
Pros:
1. It does help heal chapped lips in a day ! 2. Love the orange mint flavor. 3. Comes in a tube packaging. 4 Easy to carry around 5. Nice packaging.
Cons:
1. Its not tinted..so those who prefer tinted lip balms would not like. 2. A little expensive for a lip balm. 3. Only available online.
Overall I loved this lip balm and the flavor and would like more flavors in it.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes would love to..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: This body lotion is light but still densely packed with moisturizing ingredients such as glycerine which is a natural humectant (meaning it attracts moisture to skin and hair). Yes please! We have a fragrance for everyone: citrus, floral, or fresh. Take your pick and start enjoying sweeter skin.
Comes in 3 variants: Hey There Sugar Pie-Vanilla Mint Look at you Babycakes!- Orange Lime Pretty Please, Dahling- Rose Cucumber
MRP: 5.99$ fir 2 ounces and 19.99$ for 8 ounces
I am reviewing the Rose Cucumber mix. Its a baby pink thick lotion and comes in a flip cap bottle…with a light rose cucumber smell.
Pros:
1. I love the sweet names given to the different variants. 2. Keeps skin moisturised for the whole day. 3. Made from natural ingredients. 4. Would suit people with dry skin.
Cons:
1, Its super thick and removing it out from the bottle is a pain. 2. You need to massage it into your skin for 5 whole minutes for it to get absorbed ! 3. There is a little greasy feeling until it gets completely absorbed. 4. Expensive for the quantity.
Rating:
Quality: 2/5 Value for money: 2/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 2.5/5
Would I buy it again: NO…
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
What the Company claims: Why mess around with oil-blotting sheets and touch ups with cakey colored powders? Let your base cosmetics do the work for you! Whether you need a little bit of oil control or a lot, Mattify! Cosmetics provide adjustable oil absorption, depending on how you apply them.
The entire line of Mattify! Transparent Powder can be worn four different ways:
*Alone to minimize redness, pores & acne, while also absorbing oil *Before foundation as primer to prevent acne & protect pores from makeup *After foundation to create an airbrushed poreless finish and help makeup last *BEFORE and AFTER foundation for maximum oil absorption and skin clarity
Mattify! Powder can even be used as an eyeshadow primer to prevent creasing and allow for long lasting eye makeup.
From Site
It comes in 3 variants..one for combination skin, one for sensitive oily skin and ultra for very oily skin. The original one is meant for combination skin.
Application Techniques: Use a fluffy powder brush and dip into the powder so that just the tops of the bristles are coated. Tap to remove excess and apply in dabbing motions, paying special attention to T-Zone. Swirl brush in circles to blend. A little goes a long way! It can also be applied using a powder puff, for more targeted application. Remove any excess powder with fluffy brush or a tissue.
See below for specific instructions, based on your skin type.
**TIP** If you have oily skin also plagued by acne, use a good exfoliating scrub (We like either Dr Brandt Microderm Scrub or St Ives Apricot Scrub) to remove any dry flakes that could be caused by your acne treatment. You want to make sure your skin is flake-free before using this powder because it has a tendency to cling to dry areas.
**TIP** If you use moisturizer, make sure you’ve selected one that is oil-free, and allow it to dry for a full 5 minutes before applying Mattify! Powder. The ingredients are meant to soak up any moisture – so you want to be sure the moisturizer has absorbed into your skin before applying Mattify! ecific Application Tips Based On Skin Type
Combination Skin: Apply only to oily areas. Shine-free finish should last about 8 hours. Oily Skin: Apply either immediately before or after foundation. Shine-free finish lasts about 6 hours. Very Oily Skin: Apply both before and after foundation. Shine-free finish should last about 4 hours. Dry Skin: Not Recommended. The powder will stick to dry flaky areas and make them more noticeable. Men: Apply sparingly using a fluffy powder brush, dust off excess with a clean powder-free brush
Mattify! Original Powder for Combination Skin Stop your oily T-Zone with this translucent oil absorbing powder. Gives oil control where you need it without drying out your skin.
30 Gram Sifter Jar $1.50 Shipping anywhere in the world Price: $7.99
Though its a white colored powder..it merges with the skin and does not give a whitish cast. They have come up with a new tinted powder..so the white issue would not come up with it.
Pros:
1. Controls oil well..as claimed for a good 6-7 hours. 2. Does not give a whitish cast..though looks like.. 3. Affordable. 4. Ship anywhere in the world at a fixed cheap shipping. 5. Works well as a eye primer too as controls oil and prevents creasing.
Cons:
1. The product needs to be blended well…and I guess the tinted powder would be more better now. 2. It could be difficult for people with dark skin to use this.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
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.
The SPF 30 comes in two types..one for oily skin is PA+ and other for normal to dry skin is PA++ And also the variants available for oily skin are three and that in dry skin are two..plus the price is also higher for normal to dry skin.
It claims to be light and non oily..it has that pinkish tint coz of the kaolin clay present in it..
Ingredients:
Pros:
1. Gets absorbed completely into the skin. 2. Does not leave skin oily or greasy. 3. Did not break me out. 4. Has a nice refreshing cucumber and lemongrass smell. 5. Gives that cooling effect to the skin. 6. Moisturising enough for oily skin. 7. Does not leave a whitish cast and is very easy to blend in unlike the SPF 50 one. 8. Easy to carry around the 20 g tube in case you are out and need to apply sunscreen every 2 hours.
Cons:
1. It provides SPF 30..which is good for daily use..but not for too much sun exposure. 2. It would not make your skin lighter or correct past blemishes. 3. Dry skin people would need a moisturiser underneath.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money : 3.5/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
I did like it overall…its quiet nice for oily skinned people…non greasy, no whitish cast and gets absorbed well and does not settle on skin.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Ever notice that your eyeshadow disappears half way through the day? If you have oily skin, this is a common problem. Without the proper base, eyeshadow does not adhere to the skin & as a result, you get streaky shadow that fades fast. Mattify! Long Lasting Eye Shadows all contain the same Kaolin Clay mixture as Mattify! Original Powder – giving them a superb oil absorbing base and staying power.
One Product – Four Different Uses! There has never been a cosmetic item that multi-tasks like this. Each Mattify! Long Lasting Eye Shadow can be worn as:
Eye Shadow Eye Liner Lip Gloss Nail Polish
To create Eye Liner: Dip a skinny applicator into water and tap away excess. Dip applicator into Mattify! Eye Shadow, and again, tap away excess. The powder shadow will instantly liquefy, allowing you to use it as a liquid eye liner.
To create Lip Gloss:Dispense a small amount of Mattify! Eye Shadow onto a thick piece of paper. Remove lip gloss wand from container, and dab into the eye shadow. Brush onto lips until desired color opacity is achieved.
To create Nail Polish: Dispense a small amount of Mattify! Eye Shadow onto a thick piece of paper. Take the brush out of the jar of nail polish, and dab into the eye shadow. Brush onto nail until color completely covers the nail. Allow to dry and apply a clear or glittery top coat.
Application: Several different looks can be achieved with Mattify! Eye Shadow. Use lighter colors to highlight and brighten, and darker colors for liner or to create sexy smoky eyes.
Always start by inverting the jar (with lid still attached) and tapping a few times to bring shadow through the sifter holes. Turn jar right side up & then remove lid.
Sheer Color Wash: Dab one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color. Tap applicator on side of jar, or gently blow on applicator remove excess. Gently brush applicator over desired eye area. This will obtain a sheer color wash.
Opaque coloring: In a circular motion, swirl one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color, making sure to saturate it with quite a bit of shadow. Tap or blow on applicator to remove excess. PAT the applicator onto desired area. **It’s important to use patting motions to achieve an opaque effect – otherwise you will spread the color too thin and end up with more of a sheer coloring. Depending on the desired level of opacity, you may want to go over the area a couple of times.
Smokey eye: Using the opaque coloring technique described above, apply shadow toward the outer corners of eye lids. Next, use the applicator to grab the heavy coloring on outer corners inwards toward the center of your eye. The color should be darkest at the outer most corner of lids, and begin to lighten toward the center of lids. Lightly dab a pale complimentary color to the inner corners of the eye.
I am reviewing the shades Midnight Train, Snow Bunny and Summer Storm.
From site
Midnight Train is a sultry deep blue with silvery flecks and metallic shine. Creates the perfect smoky eye & is a sexy alternative to basic black liner.
Summer Storm is a hazy medium grey with bright sheen – creates a beautiful smoky eye when used dry, or an awesome foiled metallic liner when applied wet.
Snow Bunny is a semi opaque white with shimmer that sparkles on your eye lids, like sunshine dancing across the snow. Makes a great accent color to lighten and brighten corners of eyes and under brow bones.
T-B: Midnight Train, Snow Bunny, Summer Storm
Dry and wet
Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin Clay, Cornstarch.
MRP: 4.99$ for 5g
Pros:
1. These eye shadows stay pretty long without a primer or anything..they stayed for around 5-6 hours and did not fade out completely even in rains. 2. Work great as wet eyeliner too. 3. Has multiple uses. 4. All colors are very nice and you would surely get confused. 5. Reasonably priced. 6. Free shipping all over the world. 7. Did not crease at all.
Cons:
1. I did not find any con except for the fact that these are a little shimmery and not for formal occasions. 2. These are more pigmented when used wet.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes !
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Gloss Hooked on Pink Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: SOPHISTICATED shine LUXURIOUS feel 12 captivating shades
Why You’ll Love It
Fall in love with color, all over again: • Sophisticated color and shine from pure pigments • Luxurious feel from nourishing honey nectar • 12 captivating shades
For Best Results Use the wand to apply lipgloss starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.
I am reviewing the shade 065 Hooked on Pink…The other shades available are:
Pink Perfection
Raspberry Sorbet
Sugared Honey
Touch of Toffee
Born With It
Plum-Tastic
Sandstone Shimmer
Broadway Bronze
Mocha Glaze
Cranberry Cocktail
Wine all Mine
MRP: Rs 250/-
Hooked on Pink is a dark deep pink with little multi colored shimmer..All these glosses have shimmer..They have a doe feet applicator which is easy to use.. They are not sticky and thats their best part.
Pros:
1. These are densely packed colors and are very opaque..so would work well even on pigmented lips.
2. Not sticky.
3. Normal doe feet applicator.
4. Economically priced.
5. Slim square packaging which I kind of liked 🙂
6. Various shades from pinks to reds to wines to browns to bronze.
7. Stay for 2-3 hours..decent enough for a gloss.
8. They have a nice sweet smell.
9. Give a little cooling effect on the lips like peppermint.
Cons:
1. No peachy or coral shade..more shades should have been in this range.
I overall love these…they are very nice and economical glosses..waiting for more shades..;)
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes…I like the shade Sugared Honey too..
Have you used Maybelline Colorsensational Gloss ? Which is your favorite shade ?
About Sweets: It was started by two friends Katie Barstow and Molly Dunkle. They say ‘Our mission is to combine cosmetics with laughter, love, and femininity. By providing our customers with indulgent, sassy, and delicious cosmetics, we express our company values of optimism, balance, and empowering women.’ They are based at Colarado in US. Check out their site here
What the Company claims: Yes, this is moisturizer for your face. We are obsessed with Australian tea tree oil as it smells refreshing and sweet, plus is has a cooling effect on the skin and helps prevent acne. Apply this lotion 1-2 times a day to keep your face alive and happy. Yo Face: your face with ‘tude.
MRP: 11.99$
It comes in a bottle with a small nozzle and you get the perfect qty required for the face. Its not too thick nor two thin and as its water based..gets absorbed too.
Pros:
1. Gets easily absorbed into the skin. 2. Very light in texture. 3. Made with natural ingredients and without much of processing. 4. I like the nozzle packaging. 5. Travel friendly. 6. Did not break me out..it even has tea tree oil..and skin does feel soft and moistuirsed.
Cons:
1. A little expensive for the quantity. 2. Can be ordered online only.
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5 Value for money: 3/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.25/5
Would I buy it again: May be..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
About Mattify! Cosmetics: Oily skin requires products with built-in oil control. Mattify! Cosmetics provide you with makeup for oily skin that contains an oil absorbent kaolin clay base – to continuously soak up oil all day long. Kaolin Clay is a natural clay that absorbs an astonishing 3x its weight in oil. Check out Mattify Cosmetics here
It specially adheres to people with oily skin.
What the Company claims: This medium toned bronzer will look beautiful on any skin tone! Dust all over with a fluffy powder brush to fake a sun-kissed glow. Apply more precisely by using a powder puff, for targeted “tanning” and a darker golden shimmer. Can also be used with a powder puff or cosmetic wedge to contour and slim the arms, legs, nose and cheeks. Add to your favorite lotion to create an all-over glow!
From site
A medium toned bronzer with subtle golden shine, suitable for any skin tone. Packaged in a 30g sifter jar (12g Net)
1.50 Shipping anywhere in the world Price: $5.99
The bronzer has orange undertones and shimmer..a very gorgeous color to use at places where the sun hits for a sun kissed look…though the summers have gone now sadly..and forget that effect in rainy season here ! :p
Best part of all Mattify! products is that they can also be used as a lipgloss and nail paints.
Pros:
1. The bronzer shade is universal..would look good on all skin tones..depending on the usage. 2. Pretty economical. 3. Fixed shipping all over the world and very reasonable. 4. Multiple uses as bronzer,lip gloss,nail paint. 5. Gives a nice glow when mixed with your body lotion and used on legs, decolletege.. 6. Pigmented enough and so need to be blended fast. 7. Stays on for 5-6 hours.
Cons:
1. Its not matte..so not for daily use or formal occasions. 2. The color needs to be blended well and fast..you do not want an orange streak on your face.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 3.75/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..quite liked it..
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
I have used and have been using some of the Dermalogica samples and stating my opinion about it…I do not review samples..coz much cannot be assessed using them..so just saying what I feel about the products..
1. Dermalogica Tri Active Cleanse
What the Company claims: A triple-active concentrated cleanser that improves surface clarity, lifts dulling skin cells and prepares skin for maximum penetration of our unique complex of enzymes, peptides and active brighteners. Skin is left feeling ultra clean and conditioned. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.
Its a part of their ChromaWhite TRx range..
Its to be massaged onto dampened face and neck in circular motions for 30 seconds and then rinsed off. It has Lactic acid, Vitamin C, mulberry extracts, giant fennel and white tea.
Its a normal white runny liquid. It has an oily smell to it ! And it hardly lathers…though it does its work well..but they say its to be massaged into the skin for 30 seconds..one has to be very careful in that as this stings like anything even if it goes anywhere near the eye area !
Overall, its an ok product and I did not like it that much..I hate the smell and that it stinged my eyes..
2. Dermalogica Multi Vitamin Power Recovery Masque
What the Company claims: A powerful masque of concentrated antioxidant vitamins to help skin recover from damage while enhancing barrier properties and promoting healthy tissue regeneration. Contains no artificial fragrance or color. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.
Its a part of their Age Smart range.
Its a pale yellow thick cream..which is to be used like normal creams on the face and neck thoroughly and left for 10-15 minutes and washed off with warm water…its to be used once a week or when skin requires a soothing remedy.
It has Vitamin A,C,E,F and Panthenol and Oat kernel extracts.
Overall I did like it and the way my skin felt after using it..It was indeed soft and supple.
3. Dermalogica Pure Night
What the Company claims: A nourishing, brightening overnight treatment to help minimize surface spots while conditioning and hydrating skin. Use nightly to help treat and prevent cellular discoloration, smooth fine dryness lines and defend against environmental damage and moisture loss. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.
This is also a part of ChromaWhite range..its a white thick cream..does not have any particular smell and does get absorbed nicely into the skin.
Its to be applied on throat,face and neck at night concentrating on areas of dryness.
It contains exclusive Oligopeptide-34,jojoba,cranberry and raspberry oils,licorice,white tea and beta carotene.
I did like how hydrating it was and skin does feel nice in the morning.
Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA +++ Cucumber and Lemongrass Lotion Review
This is the one with highest SPF and widest spectrum.
This is meant for intense sun exposure and thats why has the widest spectrum.
Its a thick white lotion with a faint smell of cucumber and lemon grass.
Thats one pump
Pros:
1. I liked the pump packaging. 2. Its small and easy to carry. 3. Has widest spectrum PA+++ and SPF 50..you are at maximum security. 4. Only one pump is enough for the face and neck. 5. Water proof and sweat proof..so suitable for swimming and outdoor activities. 6. The new packaging formula is a little lighter and absorbs better too.
Cons:
1. I did not understand the difference in price of 30ml and 50 ml…Are’n t they opposite..just coz of the packaging :/ 2. Would not be moisturising enough for dry skin..so dry skin people cannot skip a moisturiser. 3. Expensive at 350 for 30 ml. 4. Gives a whitish cast if not blended well into the skin.
Overall its nice for these harsh summers..and the new formula is a little better than this one..so I am liking it more..I surely recommend it..and if you are going to spend the whole day out in the afternoons..this is a must !
Rating: (for the new version)
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 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.
