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Faces Glam On Eye Shadow Mono Review,Swatches

Faces Glam On Eye Shadow Mono 2 Oceanic Review,Swatches

Faces Glam On Eye Shadow Mono 2 Oceanic Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Embellish your eyes with Faces shimmery trail of color. Advanced long-wear with powdery texture and crease-proof formula, is all what it takes to define Faces Glam On Mono Eye Shadow. Designed as a single cute pool of color, it is easy to apply and can easily blend along with other colors.

Leaves you with those enchantingly dreamy eyes!

Recommended for
Skin Type – All Skin Types
Coverage – Sheer / Light
Finish – Natural

All FACES products are hypo-allergenic, not tested on animals & meet the highest EU & North American Standards.

MRP: Rs. 249/- for 2g

Shades available:

  • 1- Ruby Quartz
  • 2- Oceanic
  • 3- Mushy Mauve
  • 4- Sun Glow
  • 5- Pink Sequin
  • 6- Pure Gold
Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Methyl Paraben, Bismuth, Oxy Chloride, Phenyl Trimethicone
Faces Glam On Mono Eye shadow is a part of the new Glam On Range..there are other 4-5 shades too in this mono form.

I quite liked the small cute packaging..and the click open button..but it does not come with a mirror or brush.

Oceanic is a khaki sea green with a metallic finish.

Pros:

1. Small handy packaging.
2. Pigmented enough.
3. Satin finish and does not have fall out.
4. Pink Sequin and Pure Gold are pretty shades too..good for Indian wear.
5. Works well for the lower lash line too…I like using it more that way.
6. Does not crease.
7. Would last long…its bigger in size than the normal eye shadows.

Cons:

1. Staying power is ok..stays for 3-4 hours without a base and 5-6 hours with a base.
2. I think it should have been priced around Rs. 175/- or 200/-

Overall its a decent eye shadow..you can try a particular shade if you were looking for it and find it in this range.

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: May be..the Pink Sequin or Pure Gold

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

Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadow Review, Swatches

Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadow 07 Review, Swatches

What the Company claims:  It is Made from 87% mineral pigments, precisely measured and selected, intense is highly concentrated for 2 x more coverage than a classic eyeshadow in one single application.

> Our iconic eyeshadows have been women’s beauty favourite for almost 150 years.

> The formula is manufactured using Bourjois’ unique baking process for radiant colour, silky textures and perfect blending.

> Intense is made up from mineral pigments.It is hypoallergenic, paraben- and fragrance-free and suitable for contact lens wearers.

> It lasts for up to 16 hours.

MRP: Rs. 410/- for 1g (Rs. 369/- on Stylecraze)

Shades Available:

  • Extrait 06- Deep Blue
  • Extrait 09- Brown Black
  • Extrait 02- Light Beige with silver shimmer
  • Extrait 04- Deep Purple
  • Extrait 05- Deep Green
  • Extrait 07- Khaki bluish grey
  • Extrait 08- Brown with golden shimmer
  • Extrait 10- Rich matte black
  • Extrait 03- Pink Beige with silver shimmer
  • Extrait 01- Olive green gold

Essential shades- to illuminate and sculpt the eyes: 01,02,03,09,10
Dramatic shades- to intensify the eyes: 04,05,06,07,08

Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadows are small round baked eye shadows..though the quantity is 1g..we can see that the product would last forever. These have a small round cute packaging and come with a mirror inside..the cap is magnetic click through and very easy to open or close.

These are quite pigmented ! One swipe would give you the desired color without any base and these last the whole day without any creasing..they just fade a little by the end of the day which is obvious..but the staying power is commendable..and with a base..they stay more intense.
07 appears as a khaki grey with golden flecks in the pot..but comes up as a bluish grey when swatched on hand..and the shade is much more intense when used wet. The best part about these eye shadows is that they can be used both wet and dry and even as an eye liner..and the part where you dip a wet brush does not change in texture as in some of the baked eye shadows.
I am so in love with this shade..I love doing smokey eyes with this..not too intense for everyday as black and yet smokey and perfect !
T-Dry B-Wet

Here are the swatches..dry and wet without any base..the color is more intense with an eye shadow base..

T-Dry B-Wet

Pros:

1. Love how pigmented these are !
2. The texture is so smooth..not chalky like.
3. Stays put the whole day without creasing.
4. All the shades have some shimmer..but the darker shades do not have fall out…the lighter ones like 02,03 which have silver shimmer may have a little fall out problem.
5. Hypoallergenic and paraben and fragrance free.
6. Can be used both wet and dry..the color comes out quite intense when wet.
7. The area where a wet brush is dipped does not change in texture as in most of the eye shadows.
8. Though the quantity is 1g, it would last a lifetime.
9. Since its a baked formula, it would have a longer shelf life.
10. These are small and handy..can be easily carried around and come with a mirror too..but they do not have a brush along.
11. I loved all the 10 shades in this range ! The colors are quiet wearable and nice.

Cons:

1. I feel these should have been priced around Rs. 350/-
2. Some lighter shades would silver shimmer might have a fall out problem.

Other than that I don’t think I found any cons..these are damn nice and definitely a must have..and if you love smokey eyes..04,05,06,07,09,10 are surely worth checking out !

Bourjois Ombre Stretch Eye Shadows cost Rs. 525/- and these I guess are much better texture and pigmentation wise.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Any doubts?!

Have you tried the Bourjois Intense Extrait Eye Shadows Yet ? Your favorite ?

myface Blingtone Eye Shadows Review,Swatches

myface.cosmetics Blingtone Eye Shadows Review,Swatches


What the Company claims:

Raspberry Sorbet: She always stood out in a crowd without ever even trying. You’d think that she put a lot of time and effort into her look, but that simply wasn’t the case. She just knew that the magic was in the details, the little touches that made a big difference. Which is why she loved ‘ raspberry beret’ on her eyes; a subtle burst of rich, icy colour that demanded to be noticed and refused to be overlooked.

Purple Haze: After meeting her once, he was charmed…he was taken in by everything about her…but above all, it was impossible for him to forget her eyes – a rich layer of pearl over a delicate wash of sugary purple that was shimmery, sparkling and simply spell-binding.

Available in 15 shades

MRP: £ 9.99

myface.cosmetics is quite popular and widely available in UK and US..blingtone eye shadows and matching blingtone nail chromes are their latest launch and the thing which has become quiet a hit with everyone !

They come in this transparent flip cap packaging..I found it quiet cute..though it does not come with a brush or mirror.

These blingtone eye shadows though shimmery do not have a fall out problem as they are claimed to be made from crushed pearl and pigments. They do not crease and their staying power is quiet good too..the colors are quiet intense..even without a base.

Raspberry Beret is a baby pink with silver reflects and a frost finish..Purple Haze is a lilac purple with silver reflects.

T-Purple Haze B- Raspberry Beret

Pros:

1. Love the silky texture of the shadows.
2. Blingy and shimmery..perfect night time shadows.
3. Though these are shimmery there is no fall out.
4. Do not crease.
5. Staying power is quiet good.
6. Decently pigmented even without a base.
7. Can be used both wet and dry.
8. These are quiet big in size compared to other shadows..so would last forever.
9. Have a shelf life of 36 months.

Cons:

1. These are little expensive for a single shadow.
2. Since these are shimmery..they would look a little OTT during day time…so the use is restricted to night time.
3. Not available here.

Overall I quiet love the texture and effect..and also the staying power..these are quiet good. I quiet liked the shades Black Ice, Spicey and Morrocco too.

They have a New Year offer going on till 31st January 2012 where you get a blingtone Pink Champagne eye shadow free with any £15 purchase.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Umm..May be..

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

Deborah Milano 24 Ore Perfect Foundation Review,Swatches

Deborah Milano 24 Ore Perfect Foundation 03 Caramel Beige Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Foundation with a silky texture for a sheer, velvety smooth finish. Formulated with Power Stay Complex for amazingly long wear without touch-ups. Beats shine without creating a masky effect. Suitable for all skin types. SPF 10. Hypoallergenic.*

 Available in 5 shades :

MRP: Rs. 650/- for 30ml

It comes in a small glass bottle with a black pump dispensor..and a transparent black cap. The pump dispenses the exact amount on pressure and there is no wastage at all..I quite liked the pump..and the cap fits in tightly too..so there is no risk..but just that the bottle is glass..so has to be handled properly.

03 Caramel Beige is a medium shade with yellow undertones..01 leans more to pink undertones and 05 more to yellow and orange undertones. Though it has yellow undertones..it blends perfectly with the skin without any yellow tones showing up.

It has a slight fruity fragrance which goes away in a few seconds..and it blends in a jiffy…giving medium to high coverage..it does give a smooth finish to the skin..hides imperfections and evens out the skin tone..you can even skip a concealer if you do not have any marks or scars to hide.

After Blending

Pros:

1. Does what it claims. Gives a smooth finish to the skin.
2. Medium to high coverage.
3. Since this is not oil based..it would suit both oily and dry skinned.
4. Stays put the whole day.
5. Minimizes the appearance of pores.
6. Available in 5 shades..and since it has yellow undertones..it would suit our warmer skin tones well.
7. Blends well and quickly.
8. Has SPF 10.
9. Photographs well too..does not give a whitish cast.
10. Gives a dewy finish to the skin.
11. Reasonably priced.

Cons:

1. You need to touch up with powder after a few hours..as there might be some shine..especially on the T zone.
2. Has silicones which gives the smooth finish…might not suit a few people.

Overall I quite liked its feel..and its well priced too..and the yellow undertones match our skin tones too. I think this should be given a try.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
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.

Faces Moisture Rich Lipstick 04 First Lady Review, Swatches

Faces Moisture Rich Lipstick 04 First Lady Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Faces Moisture Rich lipstick provides rich, opaque color to lips and keeps them soft at the same time. The formula is infused with Vitamin E to protect and moisturize the lips with every application.

MRP: Rs. 349/- for 4.2g

Shades available:

  • 01- Pink Passion
  • 02- Lavender
  • 03- Peach Blossom
  • 04- First lady
  • 05- Neon Dahlia
  • 06- Azalea
  • 07- French Rose (orange)
  • 08- Pink Wine
  • 09- Ultra Pink
  • 10- Fiery Orange (magenta pink)
  • 11- Raspberry Red
  • 12- Absolute Plum
  • 13- Black Cherry
  • 15- Gold Rum
  • 16- Mocha
  • 18- Pink Chocolate

Ingredients:

It comes in a black case packaging with a transparent bottom..where the actual shade of the lipstick can be seen. I loved the fact that the majority of the shades are from the pink family. The case is quite sturdy and nice..

The lipsticks are super creamy and pigmented..these have to be handled with care and stored in a cool place in summers if you live in a place with hot climate as these would tend to melt..these are so pigmented that you need just a swipe of color to cover the lips..and the staying power is amazing too..I am quite surprised by these..as they score well in all departments..texture, creaminess, pigmentation, staying power..
04 First Lady is a bright carrot pink shade..now I was expecting it to be a lighter shade of pink but it is quite bright..I am wondering how much bright the other shades like Neon Dahilia and Ultra Pink would be 😀 Though the shade in one swipe can be an everyday shade for me..it does light up the whole face in 2 swipes or more..I quite love the shade and how it brightens up the face..and this shade is so versatile that it would look good on all complexions..whether you are fair or medium or dusky..you cannot go wrong with this shade.
Here it is on me..

Pros:
 
1. I love the texture..these are super creamy.
2. Quite liked the black sturdy packaging with the color of the shade at the bottom.
3. Very pigmented.
4. Most of the shades are from the pink family..there is one pink for each one of you..of your choice..if you trying to find some particular shade of pink..you should check out this range.
5. This shade instantly brightens up the face.
6. The staying power is amazing. It stays for a good 4-5 hours and leaves a pretty pink tint behind.
7. This shade would suit all skin tones.
 
Cons:
 
1. To be stored well..especially in summers.
2. Faces is not available everywhere and though its available online..sometimes it is important to check out the swatches on our own.
3. The names do not match the shades..Fiery Orange is actually a pink shade and French Rose is an orange.
 
No other cons with this..I surely recommend this shade to everyone and you would not go wrong with this shade. The range is worth checking out for bright shades..especially pinks.
 
Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Faces Moisture Rich Lipsticks? Which is your favorite shade?

6 Cute Black Waterproof Eyeliners Review

6 Cute Black Waterproof Eyeliners Review


Features: Net: 5ml * 6
Very cute design
The extreme thick color cream can increase magic power for the eye makeup,
Has 24 hours waterproof grease formulation,
Can be removed easily by warm water & makeup remove oil
Meticulous brush head copy you to draw much easier than control,
 Strengthen and beautify eyeliner, soft head, and don’t need to worry it will hurt skin.

Main Ingredients: Water, Natural wax, Iron Oxide, Propylene Glycolacid copolymer, Vitamine E, Aluminumand Magnesium Silicate, Emulsifier, etc.

MRP: 8.42 $

These are so super cute..have a felt tip and one can draw lines from thin to thick..in various ways..I love felt tips as they are very easy to use..

Each one of them have a different expression with a super long cap..these are so adorable !

Super small and handy to carry along. It is waterproof and stays for almost the whole day until we rub it too much..and it does come off easily with a normal cleanser. It gives a glossy finish.

I quite love these..using it almost every day..and carry along one in my bag too..and 5 ml is a decent enough quantity too…most of such eyeliners have 3 or 4 ml of qty. You can buy them from Born Pretty Store here.

You like ?

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

Maybelline Watershine Liquid Diamonds Gloss Beige Sensation Swatches

Maybelline Watershine Liquid Diamonds Gloss Beige Sensation Swatches


What the Company claims: Hi Shine Liquid Gloss

Size: 3 ml
Glosses to give you the voluptuous dazzling lips you’ve always wanted
Hi-shine liquid format for perfectly supple brilliantly shiny lips
Available in 15 glamorous shades

MRP: Rs. 180/-

I had reviewed the Maybelline Watershine Gloss in Naked Brown here. Today I am reviewing the shade Beige Sensation and would compare the both.

Naked Brown is 521 and Beige Sensation is 520…both are numbered in line and sound like nice neutral shades too.

Naked Brown is a nude brown matte shade..with slight pink undertones but more veering towards brown where as Beige Sensation is a nude pink with some silver shimmer.

T-B: Beige Sensation, Naked Brown

Beige Sensation stays longer than Naked Brown on lips..so the only con is gone too..I am so loving it..I loved Naked Brown and now loving Beige Sensation too.

And here it is on me..

Naked Brown
Beige Sensation

Overall I quite like these Watershine glosses..non sticky, glossy, everyday shades and a total value for money.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Naked Brown or Beige Sensation? Which did you like more ?

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Review, Swatches, FOTD

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color Rose Brown Review, Swatches, FOTD

What the Company claims: Creamy Lip Color combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day, and leaves lips soft and moisturized. Now in Pink Blossom and Pale Plum featured in the new Marrakesh Chic Collection.

MRP: 23$ for 3.8g (Approx Rs. 1200/-)

Ingredients:

Shades available:

  • Pale Plum- Soft Rose
  • Pink Blossom- Warm Pink
  • Baby- Icy Nude Pink
  • Black Cherry- Deep Red Wine
  • Black Mahagony- Black Brown
  • Blue Raspberry- Blue Raspberry Pink
  • Burnt Sugar- Bronze Nude
  • Coral Pink- Bright Warm Pink
  • Crystal Pink- Pale Silvery Pink
  • Dark Chocolate- Deep Red Brown
  • Hibiscus- Bright Candy Pink
  • Honeysuckle- Yellow Beige
  • Italian Rose- Medium Rose
  • Nectar- Soft Peach Shimmer
  • Pale Petal- Medium toned Blue Pink
  • Pale Mauve- Sheer Pink Mauve
  • Pink Ballet- Silvery Blue Pink
  • Pink Buff- Nude Pink
  • Raisin Berry- Brown Red
  • Retro Pink- Bright Pink
  • Rose Petal- Neutral Rose Shimmer
  • Sunset Nude- Warm Shimmering Gold
  • Tiger Lily- Shimmering Medium Tone Coral
  • Uber Pink- Medium True Pink
  • Washed Sea Shell- Shimmering Nude Pink
  • Twilight- Medium brown with a hint of rose
  • Heather Buff- Medium Neutral Brown
  • Rose Brown- Pink Brown

Phew !! :exhausted: What a list !! And what shades…I want them all ! Check the product here

I have no words to describe this lipstick actually ! In one word its AWESOME..!

It has this long slender black square packaging..and shaped as a slim lipstick..super creamy..quite pigmented..and it has no smell at all..

Rose Brown as the name suggests is a medium pink with a hint of brown…a perfect MLBB for me..I am wearing it each and every day..I am so addicted to it..

Here is the swatch..

And here is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Super creamy..I just love the texture..as good as a lip balm.

2. Its quite pigmented and I need just one swipe and can build up the color..but the shade is such that it never looks too bright.

3. The staying power is pretty good..and it leaves behind a tint even after a full meal.

4. No fragrance.

5. I am so in love with the shade..its perfect for Asian skin tones..and if you, like me, are addicted to MLBB shades..then this one is made for you 🙂

6. I loved the entire collection of shades..and also that it has more of pinks, corals, rosy browns and nude pinks and browns.

7. It does not settle into fine lines and gives a creamy finish to the lips.

Cons:

1. It gets collected at the outer edges..a common problem with these slim lipsticks.

2. Not available here..:(

I cannot think of any other cons..I am so in love with it..This is surely a must try..And it has 97% recommendation by users on its site too..Apart from Rose Brown, I also like Twilight, Uber Pink, Pink Buff, Coral Pink…sigh..so many !

Rating:

Quality: 5/5

Value for money: 4.5/5

Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: For sure !

Have you tried the Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colors? Any particular shade you really want to ?

Deborah Milano MilanoRed Lipstick Review, Swatches

Deborah Milano MilanoRed Lipstick 3 Copper Blazer Review, Swatches



What the Company claims: The new MILANORED lipstick boasts a ground breaking formula that imparts intense colour, absolute comfort and hydration for up to 10 hours*. Contains colour- and shine- enhancing Ruby dust, MILANORED leaves lips with a gorgeously gleaming finish. The formula also includes a Hyaluronic Acid based “filler” that leaves lips softer and visibly “replumped”. As well, the formula contains a blend of natural waxes derived from Jojoba, Mimosa and Sunflower to nourish lips and ensure that the product glides on easily. SPF15 protects the lips from the sun’s harsh rays.With its delicate violet scent, MILANORED by Deborah Milano is hypoallergenic**.

Shades available:

01 Beige Trench Coat
02 Apricot Twin-Set
03 Copper Blazer
04 Brown Waistcoat
05 Rose Ballerina
06 Pink Baby Doll
07 Rose Blouse
08 Fuchsia Bolero
09 Cherry Pop Kimono
10 Coral Lace
11 Orange Brocade
12 Red Corset
13 The Red Dress
14 Lilac Scarf
15 Plum Leggings

MRP: Rs. 650/-

I just love this shade changing pic !

I am reviewing the shade 03 Copper Blazer..don’t you just love the packaging in gold..with its trademark shape..And I also loved the names..which are associated with clothes..red corset, red dress,plum leggings etc..

MilanoRed lipsticks are a new launch by Deborah Milano in India..

03 Copper Blazer is a coppery terracotta pink with some slight shimmer..but not too bright or intense..but a more wearable one..the brown undertones make it less bright and more wearable..this is something very suitable for traditional wear..

It has the Deborah sign of roses and leaves engraved on the bullet..has a sweet violet scent which a few may not like.

It is super duper creamy and pigmented…one swipe gives the perfect color and it stays for a decent time too.

Here is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Love the buttery soft texture.
2. Super pigmented..you need just a swipe.
3. Though they claim 10 hours of wear..which is a little too much..it does stay for a decent 4-5 hours and leaves behind a pretty tint.
4. I loved the golden trademark Deborah packaging.
5. Though its a little on the expensive side..with the quality and staying power..its decently priced.
6. Does not settle into fine lines.
7. You do not need a lip balm or anything as its quite creamy.
8. Has SPF 15.

Cons:

1. Since they are recently launched..I am not too sure of its availability.
2. It has a sweet violet scent..if you have a sensitive nose..you better smell it first.

Overall I am loving these..the texture and quality is a little similar to Lakme Lip Love lipsticks..but I guess these are better off in staying power..

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I want to check out 05 Rose Ballerina, 06 Pink Baby Doll, 07 Rose Blouse and 10 Coral Lace..err…too many :p

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

Deborah Milano Euphoric Shine Lip Gloss Review,Swatches

Deborah Milano Euphoric Shine Lip Gloss 7 Review,Swatches


What the Company claims: Lustrous shine with Blue Poppy Extract, enriched with patented shine pearls and Vitamins B and E, for ultra glossy, ultra soft lips. For lasting hydration without feeling sticky. Special ultra-soft applicator. Hypoallergenic.

Sublime shine and a warm, sensual fragrance. New Euphoric Shine Gloss is the secret weapon of the woman who wants to feel irresistibly gorgeous. This magical, mood enhancing
elixir features a formula that combines special silver-coated “Extra Shine” pearls with Blue Poppy Extract enriched with Omega 6 and 9 and Vitamin E, as well as the nourishing and moisturising properties of a leading edge molecule, Euphoryltm Ω 3, a blend of plant substances with the amazing ability to boost the release of dopamine, also known as the “feel-good hormone”. With its unique performance and stylishly designed packaging, Euphoric Shine Gloss –which comes in a complete range of 14 lovely shades – is the product women have always dreamt of.

Shades available:

MRP: Rs. 595/- for 10ml

I am reviewing the shade 7 which is a light mauve pink with multi colored shimmer. Its a little sheer but very moisturising and super light on lips..and it even plumps up the lips a little..the extra shine pearls do give the super shiny effect !

Here is the swatch..

And this is how it looks on me..

Pros:

1. Super shiny and glossy.
2. The blue poppy extract does make it very moisturising.
3. Even plumps up the lips a little.
4. The staying power is good for a gloss.
5. I like the Deborah trademark curved packaging.
6. 10 ml would last real long.
7. It has this soft sponge applicator which is flexible and even bends a little when you apply it.

Cons:

1. The shade 7 is a little sheer..I am not aware if the other shades are pigmented coz I have not seen any swatches too.
2. The price is a little high for a sheer gloss…but the quantity is good enough.
3. Availability is still an issue with Deborah. Its not available everywhere and has to be bought online mostly.

Overall I do like it…Its actually as moisturising as a lip balm and gives those super shiny lips..and if you like your lips a little plumped up..you should surely try this.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Umm..May be..

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