Remember the Colorbar Take Me As I Am..the big fat lip pencils..check out my review of Flirtatious Pink HERE
What the Company claims: Take me as I am lip color is a unique multifunctional product which provides the application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. It is an extra creamy and soft feeling lipstick formula with excellent color pay-off and coverage. Viscous oils and esters create the beautiful shine. Skin conditioning ingredients like Shea butter and vitamin E further enhance the comfortable wearing properties. Be worry-free, take this gorgeous pencil and create the prettiest lip – creamy, ready for shine and flirty fun.
MRP: INR 699.00 for 3.94g
Here are some swatches for you all..would help if you want to purchase online..available for Rs.629/- on medplusbeauty
1. Mysterious Nude
2. Seductive Tan
3. Lip Smacking Cherry
4. Bare Dare Pink
5. Flirtatious Pink
6. Sensuous Red
After Flirtatious Pink, I love Sensuous Red, Mysterious Nude and Bare Dare Pink..I know the Lip Smacking Cherry is not at all cherry :/ Dunno why they named it such..
A silky smooth, lightweight powder illuminator with delicate Australian micro-pearls to perfectly illuminate face and skin. This radiant formula contains superfine shimmer designed to look as natural as possible without ever looking glittery or false. Get an airbrushed look in any light easily and effortlessly.
Ingredients (May Contain): Sericite Mica-77019, Myristic Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide-77891, Aluminum Powder-77000, Silicon Dioxide, Tin Oxide-778161, Pearl Powder (Australian).
MRP: $17.00 NET WT 9.0G. (Approx Rs. 930/-)
It comes in a small jar..like most mineral foundations..has a 3 hole opening for the powder to dispense..the powder is quite fine and has very minute shimmer..
It is sheer off white with a pearly gold finish as described..it gives a very nice candlelit glow to the face..and the texture is so silky, smooth and fine, it blends very easily..
Unblended- Blended
I use it on the high points of cheeks, brow bone, bridge of nose and cupid’s bow..see the subtle glow it gives..it never looks OTT.
Pros:
1. Silky smooth in texture. 2. Very fine shimmer..never looks OTT. 3. Blends very easily. 4. Gives a subtle candlelit glow. 5. 9g is a very good qty and would last long. 6. Works both for day time and night time.
Cons:
1. Available only online on selected sites.
Umm..no other cons other than that..I love highlighters..and this is one such gorgeous addition ! Highly recommended.
Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup Natural Ochre and Warm Golden Review, Swatches
Remember my post on Revlon introducing their Whipped Creme Makeup in India..see HERE..they were all over soon..and I am reviewing them today..
What the Company claims: Indulge with ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup. Revlon, the leader in longwear makeup, introduces a new whipped crème foundation with time-release technology that provides all day flexible wear that won’t cake or flake. Skin looks flawless with up to 24 hours wear!
The smooth, silky texture of ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup blends right into your skin, with no heavy or cakey feeling. The formula, containing silk and botanicals, goes on silky smooth with coverage you can build to even out skin tone. Presented in a sleek glass jar, the luxurious crème makeup leaves a soft matte finish that will enhance any complexion.
So indulge your skin with Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup, for a flawless look all day long. Long wear never looked and felt so good!
FEATURES & BENEFITS: • Time release technology balances skin for a continuously flawless look. • This next-generation patent-pending whipped crème formula feels lightweight and comfortable, so makeup looks flawless all day, without rubbing off • Bouncy, whipped formula feels ultra light and silky smooth • Soft Matte finish • Buildable to full coverage • Wears up to 24hrs • Fragrance Free • Oil Free
SHADES: 3 shades – Natural Ochre, Warm Golden & Natural Tan
MRP: Rs. 800/- for 23.7ml
I have Warm Golden and Natural Ochre..they come in a glass jar..which is quite heavy..I would not suggest travelling with these..
It has a white cap inside..the texture is quite thick and mousse like creamy..but not air filled or light weight like the Inglot AMC Mousse Foundation..but more rich and creamy..like whipped cream exactly..as the name goes..
Now I saw the pics on some blogs where it appeared thinner and not mousse like..I feel the texture melts in summers and becomes more liquidy..if you get it..
It gives a medium to heavy coverage…I use it very lightly and in lesser qty when I just want some evenness and not full coverage..and when builded completely, it gives a flawless full coverage..this is perfect for weddings and stuff, or if you are a Makeup artist and need a foundation for brides…also it photographs beautifully..more so with flash..it gives a flawless canvas..but using too much of it may give a cakey look..
It gives a matte finish..so good for oily combination skin..but in winters I surely need a good moisturiser beneath..and dry skin would need it more so..and stays well whole day..in fact with this foundation, it appears better and better by the end of the day..I think it takes some time to blend in and gel with the skin..and settles beautifully.
T: Natural Ochre, B: Warm Golden
Coming to the shades, both Warm Golden and Natural Ochre suit me..now Warm Golden is neutral and Natural Ochre is lightest with yellow undertones..but on blending..both matched well..in fact I used Warm Golden on half side and Natural Ochre on other half..and there was hardly any visible difference 😀 Though Warm Golden is one shade that would suit many of us..
See how both blend well..
Pros:
1. Gives a flawless coverage when builded full. 2. Matte finish..so good for oily combination skin. 3. Photographs well. 4. Perfect for wedding, occasions and for MUA’s 5. Easy to use…and blends in well. 6. Looks better and better by the end of the day. 7. Stays well whole day..with just slight powder touch up on T zone mostly. 8. At first I felt the qty was less, but actually its good enough..compared to other foundations too. 9. Economical for the range of full coverage foundations.
Cons:
1. The packaging…very heavy glass jar..not travel friendly..and have to dip in fingers. 2. Only 3 shades available in India..there are none for darker skin tones. 3. Dry skin surely needs a moisturiser beneath..and if you like dewy finish..this one is not for you..its all about matte. 4. It settles into fine lines at times..especially when not moisturised well..so a good primer enhances its look..I am not sure how this would fare on mature skin.
Overall I would say this is a very good foundation..especially for oily combination skin..and if you have some occasion coming up, I would say surely try this..it would give you a flawless base..and half the job is done ladies if the base is perfect 😉
Though I would have preferred more shades..only 3 shades obviously do not suit all..and fortunately both work well for me..I use both mixed together at times..so if you are around NC 30-35 Natural Ochre is your shade and for NC 37-40 Warm Golden it is..and those NC 42 and above, Natural Tan is for you..
If you have dry skin and like dewy finish..or do not like full coverage foundations and like the ones that lets the skin breathe, like me, you may give this a skip..but occasionally I do prefer full coverage ones..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.75/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes..if required..
P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.
Have you tried the Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup?
MAC describes Romp as ‘Chocolate laced with gold’. Its a frost finish..it is discontinued now..
MRP: Rs.720/- for refill, Rs.900/- for single pan
I would say its a medium dark golden brown…and love using it on lids..since it has shimmer, I do not like it on crease…a little deeper matte brown in crease with this on lid looks nice..
It applies smoothly, evenly and goes well with oranges and other deeper brown shades..it makes a nice lid color..
Highly pigmented, smooth textured and blends well.
This shade is quite easy to work with..even for a newbie..and pairs well with Indian wear too.
L: Sunlight R: Indoors
Pros:
1. Highly pigmented. 2. Easy to work with. 3. Blends well. 4. A nice neutral golden brown and works well for all skin tones. 5. Makes a good lid color. 6. Goes well with Indian wear. 7. Satin smooth texture. 8. Stays well for 6-7 hours even without a base.
Cons:
1. Expensive as all MAC is. 2. Discontinued now.
No other cons as such..I love the shade, texture, pigmentation, staying power..and it is one neutral shadow that would look good on all skin tones..and work with Indian wear too. Highly recommended. This also is my first MAC eyeshadow 🙂
Since it is discontinued now, you can check out Tempting which is quite quite similar but is Lustre Finish.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Discontinued..might check out Tempting if required.
Faces Go Chic Lipstick 31 Prairie Pink Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Long stay, extra-shine lip colors. Super stay, easy to apply Lipstick gives uniform coverage. Repair your lips against climatic changes. Get ready for rich, long lasting color in just one swipe.
It comes in a simple no fuss metallic silver body..has a somewhat sweet smell..but not too bothersome..
Prairie Pink is a coral peachy pink..it has a hint of all..quite a unique shade..despite having so many lippies I do not think I have any shade like this..I love how the shade brightens the face..it will suit medium and fair skin tones..not too sure about dusky..
It goes on super smooth and is quite moisturising..no need of a lip balm beneath..it gives a semi matte finish..I am amazed by the pigmentation and staying power of this ! It is super pigmented and in 2 swipes comes up full bright..and stays for 4-5 hours leaving behind a strong tint..even the swatch on my hand did not budge easily..
T:1 swipe, B:2 swipes
Pros:
1. Super pigmented. 2. Very creamy and moisturising. 3. Stays for 4-5 hours. 4. Simple no fuss packaging. 5. Super economical..its the cheapest in terms of price and with the most qty amongst all drugstore lipsticks and being so good. 6. Comes in 34-35 shades ! 7. The shade Prairie Pink is the most unique shade in my stash..would suit medium and fair skin tones..and brightens the face instantly.
Cons:
1. The bottom of the lipstick feels a little shaky..so it should be handled well..or would break off.
No other cons..I am amazed and so loving this lipstick..Lakme and Maybelline Moisture Extreme are also priced more than this..and still do not have this amazing pigmentation and staying power..and at 169..this is so fab..and perfect for gifting too..plus more than 32 shades..there is one for everyone..Surely recommend this !
I know a few shades like Mulberry, Hazelnut, Fig, Poppy Red and Candy Floss are quite popular..surely checking them out..
Rating:
Quality: 4.75/5 Value for money: 5/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: Any doubts?!
Have you tried the Faces Go Chic Lipsticks Yet ? Your favorite ? P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.
Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Skin Finish Face Slim Fit Review, Swatches Three different colors of gold and bronze give the cheeks and face like that sexy look for the perfect night out.
Gives the face a sexy look The compact size easy to carry
Give yourself that irresistible look with the Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Finish Skin and stand in the center of attention!
Tip: Gives a very good effect in portrait photography so use the Lioele Jewel Mix Marble Skin Finish even more beautiful when you are in the picture.
Gives the face a splendid appearance. – Three different gold and bronze shades for a nice warm complexion. – Suitable for any skin tone. – Feels very light and soft. – Available in two different versions.
How to use: With the supplied brush around the cheekbones make for a luxurious and sexy look. Type: # 1. Angel Soft Touch (Gives the face a fuller look) # 2. Face Slim Fit (For a leaner look)
Contents: 6 g
MRP: 19.15 Euros (Approx Rs.1300/-)
This is the cutest highlighter ever ! I love the packaging..love the marbelized swirls..it looks so pretty..comes with a brush in the lower compartment..which is so super soft yet stiff..and so perfect for all powder highlighters..
It has off white, gold and brown swirls..all together it gives a beige gold color..there is so chunky sparkle..just very fine shimmer..the texture is satiny..I like such subtle highlighters which are not OTT and just give a candlelit glow..stays for 4-5 hours.
Pros:
1. Cute packaging. 2. Comes with a brush which is quite good and easy to use. 3. Satiny finish..it is super soft in texture..and quite pigmented. 4. Its like a powder to cream finish..so soft to touch…quite like the Chambor blush 5. Stays for 4-5 hours. 6. Very fine shimmer which is not OTT and just gives a nice glow. 7. Works for brow bone too. 8. Travel friendly. 9. Would last a long time.
Cons:
1. Expensive. 2. Availability issue. You can buy it HERE
Overall I quite like it..this is my kinda highlighter..I guess anyone can use this..even a newbie..it will never look OTT. I surely recommend this..especially for highlighter lovers like me !
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.75/5 Availability: 3/5
L’oreal Paris Super Liner 24H Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Brown Review, Swatches
Product Description:
The Super Liner Gel Eyeliner from L’Oreal which every woman would love to own. The gel eyeliner comes along with a special high precision applicator brush that helps to draw thick, sultry flicks with great ease. It also ensures a uniform application. It lets you create different shapes with ease and add dramatic effect to your eyes.
Shades:
01 Black
02 Brown
MRP: Rs.825/- for 2.8g
Ingredients:
Directions:
Dip your brush into the jar to select the right amount.
Wipe off excess gel on a tissue if required.
Use the high precision brush like a pencil to draw the line along your lash line.
It comes in a small glass pot packaging and with a brush..a little similar to the one Maybelline gel liner has..but does a very neat job in lining..
Brown is a deep burgundy chocolate brown with some golden shimmer..gives a metallic kinda sheen…
The texture is so super creamy and it is soo easy to use…glides on like butter..and makes lining eyes so easy ! I am totally loving it..it is super pigmented and stays put for a good 7-8 hours..with very little fading..
Pros:
1. Super creamy and buttery texture.
2. Very easy to use..even for a newbie.
3. The brush is quite good and does its job well.
4. Deep brown with shimmer looks good on everyone..not too harsh yet gives that prettiness..
5. Does not dry fast like cream liners.
6. Did not irritate when used on waterline too.
Cons:
1. A little expensive.
2. I would like more colors too.
Umm…I cannot think of any other con for it..I am seriously loving it..and surely recommend this to everyone ! I have heard people loving the black one more than MAC Black Track too…
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 L’oreal Super Liner Gel Eyeliner ??
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Bright Fit Review, Swatches
Product Description Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Bright Fit – promotes silky complexion with pearl infused sheer coverage. Contains adenosine & arbutin for anti-wrinkle & whitening efficacies. SPF for UV protection (box description).
There are 4 shades / variants available for this line.
N02 Light Beige which of course is the lightest shade. W13 – Natural Beige W24 – Honey Beige W15 – Sand Beige
MRP: €16.85 (Approx Rs. 1225/-) Net Wt. 60g (2.11 oz.)
Highlights of the new formula Zero Oil More pearl extract than the old formula for a brighter coverage Improved texture and consistency for a soft, smooth and pearly skin Balanced moisture
Ingredients:
It comes in a tube form but with a pump packaging..a simple no fuss packaging..and travel friendly too..
I have W24 Honey Beige and that matches my skin tone quite well..its like second skin..you need just a pea sized amount for a nice even finish..and can build up for more coverage..it blends like a dream..super easy to use..and gives a nice dewy finish…how my skin loves this !
Unblended- Blended
Pros:
1. Super easy to blend and use. 2. Nice fuss free packaging. 3. 60g would last long..you need just a pea sized amount. 4. Medium but buildable coverage.. 5. Gives a nice dewy finish to the face 6. Settles like second skin ! 7. No white cast even though has SPF 30. 8. Can skip a mosituriser when using this. 9. This is perfect for dry skin. 10. Stays well for 5-6 hours.
Cons:
1. Oily skin may need to use a powder..and touch up too after a few hours. 2. Not available here. You can buy it HERE though I think this is not the bright fit one..
Overall I so love this BB cream..the best ever I have used till date..a little better coverage than a tinted moisturiser with the benefits of the BB cream..lends a nice dewy glow to the face..and blends like second skin..I can easily replace any foundation with this ! Surely recommend !
Rating:
Quality: 4.75/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream ?
What the Company claims: Milky Lips L209 – Toffee Beige
WHAT – A long-wear, fluid lipstick that provides highly-pigmented colour, and a glossy finish that lasts overtime. Superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plumping actives improve hydration and smooth your lips. Especially loved by women who do not like to feel lipstick on their lips.
WHY – The light texture of this highly pigmented, covering lipstick gives great definition to your lips, both as a fully covering shade, but also as a mere stain.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS – Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Candelilla Wax, Prune Seed Extract.
HOW – Apply Milky Lips with the brush applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of lipstick, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Milky Lips is also great for a more stained effect: just load a tiny bit of the lipstick onto the applicator, apply and blot for a matte stain. Watch the instruction video!
A “Human Colour” and therefore suitable for each skin tone, age or style.
No scent. No taste. No parabens. No animal testing.
MRP: $35.00 or Rs.1875/-
Shades available: 9
All shades for reference…
Directions: “For a subtle look with just a trace of color, either apply a feather-light layer all over the lips or apply Milky Lips to the middle of the lips and fade it with the fingertips.”
Ellis Lips comes in three textures: Creamy Lips (L101-109), Milky Lips (L201-209), and Glazed Lips (L301-309) and all have sheer to buildable coverage and are quite pigmented.
It comes in a classic Ellis Faas silver metallic pen packaging..with a brush applicator..the base needs to be twisted some 20-25 times for the first time for the product to come out..
The formula is sheerer and lighter compared to Creamy lips..but surely buildable as mentioned above..the glossiness fades and goes away within an hour and leaves behind a matte finish..and the color even settles into fine lines..
Just 1 swipe
Shade L209 Toffee Beige looks more brown on some..but on me its a nice peachy nude..an everyday shade and I am loving the shade..I am not into browns but I sure love my nudes !
Used sheer
Pros:
1. Nice packaging. 2. Easy to use. 3. Quite pigmented. 4. Buildable. 5. No animal testing or parabens. 6. Good everyday nude or MLBB shade for medium skin tones.
Cons:
1. Expensive ! 2. Glossiness goes away within an hour and settles into fine lines..one needs very moisturised lips for this. 3. Difficult to locate products when all together :/ 4. Availability issues.
Overall I love the shade and the fact that its quite pigmented and buildable. I do like the packaging..but as the outer body is same, gets confusing to locate..the texture and quality is sure amazing..would surely recommend..
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 3.25/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again : Yes..would like to try L207 Nude Pink or L205 Coral Pink
Have you tried Ellis Faas Milky Lips ? Do you like peachy nude shades ?
Colorbar Soft Touch Lipstick 016 Rougemarie Review, Swatches What the Company claims: Give your lips a soft and smooth look with the Soft Touch Lipstick. Its rich creamy formula enhances the lips, while keeping them moisturised and nourished. With Vitamin A and E and apricot oil, the Soft Touch Lipstick has anti-aging properties that protect the lips from chapping and discolouration. With a unique fig fragrance, the Soft Touch Lipstick is available in classy shades.
Price: Rs. 325/- for 4.2g
Shades Available: 29-30
Colorbar Soft Touch Lipsticks come in simple silver metal body packaging…these clasp tight and are sturdy enough.
Rougemarie is a burgundy/maroon shade but more towards deep oxblood/wine red..which is quite an IN shade these days..
These are highly moisturising and very pigmented and stay long too…they have a sweet smell..but it goes away soon..
Here is it on me..
Pros:
1. Very moisturising. 2. Highly pigmented..you just need 2 swipes for complete coverage. 3. Simple elegant packaging. 4. Stays for a good 4-5 hours..leaving behind a stain. 5. 4.2g is a good qty 6. Would suit both fair and dusky skin tones.
Cons:
1. Stains teeth..and a lot
I actually have no other cons with it..its a nice formula offering around 30 shades..and the darker shades are quite pigmented too..only issue being the darker shades stain teeth :/
There are some other nice shades they have..Citrine is a bright orange..I like Pink Charm too..a nude pink..would show some more swatches later on..I surely recommend these..
