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Queen Cosmetics Eyeshadows Review,Swatches

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Queen Cosmetics Eyeshadows Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Buy individual pans for use with your magnetic compact or your own compact. Please note the pans (the little metal containers which the powder shadow sits in) come on their own with no outer packaging/compact.

Queen Cosmetics Eyeshadows Review,Swatches

Our eyeshadow for very sensitive eyes comes in twelve colours:

Chocolate brown
Nude/beige
Lilac
Baby pink
Smoky Grey
Dove Grey
Bright blue
Dusky (airforce) blue
Light Rose
Old Rose
Olive
Sage

Ingredients: Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Carbonate, Kaolin, Methylparaben, Orgasol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pigments.

 Price: £6.95 (Approx Rs. 530/-)

One can even get a magnetic makeup compact in which all individual eyeshadows and blushers can be kept together..which is very similar to a Z palette.

As Queen Cosmetics is meant for sensitive skin its very safe to use for all including contact lens wearers.

T-B: Chocolate Brown, Olive Green, Lilac, Beige, Old Rose

All the eye shadows are plain and matte.Good for everyday use and for blending other shimmery shades too. Nude/beige would help even out the eye lids and Chocolate Brown would help create a crease. A lilac eye shadow would help open up eyes. Old Rose would also be a nice everyday shade.

Pros:

1. Would suit sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.
2. Matte shades..good for everyday use.
3. These shades would also help in blending out other shimmery colors.
4. Come in individual pans but easy to carry with the magnetic palette.
5. They do not crease much.

Cons:

1. Not pigmented..especially the lighter shades..one needs many swipes for the color to show up.
2. Little powdery.
3. Only available online.
4. Staying power is ok..do not stay long.

Overall these are ok..but except the Chocolate shade..rest lighter shades are not pigmented enough.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 2.5/5

Would I buy it again: No..I liked the Chocolate shade but this is going to last me long.

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

Illamasqua Powder Blusher Ambition Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blusher Ambition

Illamasqua Theatre of the Nameless Collection had two blushes..one Morale and the other Ambition..I have reviewed Morale here 

Morale is a rosy pink color..more on the darker side..where as Ambition is a light neutral peachy pink. Both have fine shimmer in it..but does not look too shimmery or OTT when applied. 

T- Unblended B- Blended

Its a nice everyday kinda shade…and I guess this shade is pretty universal and would suit all skin tones. The slight shimmer gives a nice glowing effect. I love this shade.

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

Tips and Toes Water Proof Eyeliner Review.Swatches

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Tips and Toes Water Proof Eyeliner Review
 
Accentuate your eyes with features that you thought didn’t exist. With the Tips & Toes water proof eyeliner make a statement by creating your own look easily. 

   

Features-
–         One shade-Intense Black
–         Felt tip brush for clear definition and accuracy
–         Water proof
–         Long lasting
–         Easy to carry
–         Dries quickly
Application-
Can be applied with felt tip kept perpendicular or parallel for thicken party look.

MRP: Rs. 250/- for 3ml

This is the easiest eyeliner to use surely..for anyone..from an expert to a newbie..you would find using this a breeze..

Its jet dark black and glossy..though the glossiness reduces after drying..it stays quiet well..lasts almost the whole day..though fades a little..

After passing through flowing water

Pros:

1. I like the felt tip brush…its quite easy to use.
2. Jet black.
3. Stays almost the whole day.
4. I carry it along with me..as its quite handy and easy to use.
5. Almost everything it claims..it does deliver..
6. Water proof but does give too much of a problem on removal.
7. I also used it on the waterline and it did not sting or irritate and stayed well but not as long as on the upper lashline.

Cons:

1. 3ml at 250 is a little high..either the price should have been less or the qty more.
2. Tips and Toes is not available everywhere..but at selected places.

Overall I am in love with this liner for its ease of use..I have never found liquid liners so easy to use.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

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. 

NOTD- Illamasqua Nail Varnish Faux Pas

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Illamasqua Nail Varnish Faux Pas- NOTD

I have already reviewed the Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint here. So here is the NOTD for Faux Pas..its a bluish purple shade with rubber finish as all other varnishes from this collection..

Messed a little :/ As it takes so much time to dry I always mess up with it.

I thought Bourjois So Laque in Blue Violet was similar…but its more bluer than this..

You like ??

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

Jordana Powder Blush Review,Swatches

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Jordana Powder Blush Sunlit Bronze Review,Swatches

Coollifeshop is a nice site for buying Jordana, Rimmel, Milani, NYC and many others in India..They have been increasing their stock day by day. They have free shipping above Rs.200/- and Cash on Delivery option above Rs.1000/-. Do check out the site.

About the blush..

What the Company claims:
• Color-True Tints for Cheeks
• Face Looks Youthful & Refreshed
• Accenutates, Sculpts & Contours
• Velvety-Smooth Formula Blends Easily
• Made In USA

If you are looking for a velvety-smooth blush, Jordana’s Powder Blush is a best bet for you. This silky smooth blush melds into the skin for an incredibly natural look. Perfect for younger, refreshed & smoother-looking skin, it comes in loads of colors.

The staying power is quite impressive. Powder Blush by Jordana will radiate your cheeks when you smile and give your cheeks a healthy glow color that looks very natural. It is available in .08 oz/2.2 g.

Best Suitable For:

Most skin types

Tips & Tricks:

Swirl your blush brush in the blush and blow off any excess to avoid applying too much. Apply your blush on the upper portion of the cheeks and blend it softly. To add more color on your cheeks, repeat the application. Don’t press too hard on cheeks as it may damage your brush.

NET WT .08 OZ/2.2g

MRP: 2.5 $ or Rs 320/-

Shades available :

I am reviewing the shade Sunlit Bronze. Its a light peachy brown..kinda neutral with very fine shimmer which does not show up much on application. This shade can be layered to increase the intensity and when applied with a light hand its the perfect everyday blush !

It comes in a round packaging with a separate cap. No brush, No mirror !

Pros:

1. Its quite pigmented..you need just a swipe.
2. Its quite smooth in texture.
3. It stays for 5-6 hours.
4. Even though it has fine shimmer it does not show up too much or look OTT.
5. 17 shades to choose from.
6. I love this shade..and can use it daily !
7. These are pretty economical..the only hitch is they would be priced differently at all places depending on the manufacturer.
8. These would last long.

Cons:

1. No brush or mirror with it.
2. Availability is an issue with Jordana. You can buy it here

Overall I love this blush..and I also like Coral Sandy Beach, Sandalwood and Rouge. All colors are pretty nice actually.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..!

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Review

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Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Review

What the Company claims: Our new Sheer Skin Tint is the perfect way to enhance your skin, rich and creamy like a foundation, yet so lightweight it glides effortlessly onto the skin. Our new beauty must-have leaves all skin types looking naturally dewy, even and radiant. With mineral UV SPF15, it’s enriched with our own unique blend of natural source vitamin E, borage and avocado, specially selected to work in harmony with our skincare range.

Directions to use: Apply a little Sheer Skin Tint onto forehead, nose, cheeks and chin, then blend with fingertips over your face.

Shades available :

Bare 01
The palest shade, this suits fair, alabaster complexions.

Beige 02
The medium shade, this suits the majority of Caucasian skins.

Beach 03
The darkest shade, this works well for suntanned, olive-toned and most Asian skin tones.

MRP: 21£ for 40ml

Ingredients: Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Talc, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium chloride, Squalane, Borago officinalis (borage) seed oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propylene glycol, Alumina, Aluminum stearate, Silica, Isostearic acid, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methicone, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, +/- CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), CI 77491 (iron oxides), CI77492 (iron oxides), CI77499 (iron oxides).

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint is a new launch by Liz Earle and their first step into makeup after skin care. I told you about their new launch here.

It surprisingly looks like any other normal foundation..medium consistency but a little thick in texture compared to a tinted moisturiser. It gives light to medium coverage depending on the qty used. I guess the thicker texture is due to the oils present in it..but that would make this perfect for people with dry skin.

It has a blue tube packaging (which is patented ) with a narrow opening just for the right amount of product. The shade 02 Beige at first looked a little lighter for me..but when blended it looked fine. It does not have too much of yellow or pink undertones..its kinda neutral.

Pros:

1. It gives a nice dewy finish to the skin.
2. Has borage oil,avocado oil and Vitamin E.
3. Gives light to medium coverage depending on how much and how you use it.
4. It would be perfect for people with dry skin and who like a dewy finish.
5. The tube is quite handy and easy to carry along.
6. Has SPF 15.
7. Even though its rich and creamy, it does not feel too heavy.

Cons:

1. It has a little weird smell, mostly of the borage and avocado oils which does go away after a while.
2. Oily skinned would surely need to set it with a powder and it would not give you a matte effect..the shine would come back sooner.
3. Only 3 shades to choose from and there is no shade for the duskier lot.
4. Expensive for a tinted moisturiser.
5. Availability is an issue. It can only be purchased online.

Overall I did like it..but I think its better used in winters..and not in humid or hot climate. Its perfect for the dry skinned ladies ! But if you need more coverage you can skip this.

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Umm…I guess no..Its a little too rich and creamy for me as I have a combination skin.

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

Living Nature Concealer Review

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Living Nature Concealer Review

What the Company claims: A creamy formula to match Living Nature foundation products. Suitable for all skin types, the Concealer minimises the appearance of skin imperfections and dark circles around the eyes by helping even out skintone. Manuka Honey nourishes and skin protector Manuka Oil is an antimicrobial. Pure minerals provide healthy skin coverage for a flawless look every day.

To use: apply sparingly to problem areas and blend edges. Follow with foundation product of choice.

For all skin types.

Ingredients (INCI):

Aqua (water), Jojoba esters, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba seed) oil**, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter**, Cetearyl wheatstraw glycosides (&) cetearyl alcohol (wheatstraw extracts), Cetyl alcohol (from coconut oil), Citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract, Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Glycerin (vegetable), Mel (manuka honey), Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil, Sclerotium gum, Stearic acid, Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil, Geraniol, Citronellol. [May contain: (+/-) Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc oxide (CI 77947), Mica (CI 77019), Iron oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499), Talc (CI 77718)]

**Certified organic.

MRP: US$ 30.00/ 7ml

Its Natural Health Beauty Awards 2010 Winner. Comes in 3 shades: Light,Medium and Dark. Light is for pale complexions and Medium one also has pink undertones..so the Dark one is what I have and surprisingly it does suit me perfectly.

It comes in a small tube form which is very very handy to carry and use. Its of medium consistency and blends well. It works equally great for under eyes and spots and stays put.

Pros:

1. I liked the texture..its very easy to blend.
2. Works great for dark circles and no need of too much blending or tugging the delicate skin.
3. Stays almost the whole day.
4. Comes in a tube form..quiet handy.
5. Has natural and organic Ingredients.
6. Natural Health Beauty Award 2010 Winner and rightly so !
7. This does not crease or settle in the under eye lines.

Cons:

1. Comes in only 3 shades..no choice for darker skin tones.
2. Its expensive at 30 $..MAC Select Cover Up costs 17 $ for 10 ml.
3. Can only be bought online.

Overall its quiet nice and I like the fact about Living Nature products that they are pretty awesome in quality along with having organic and natural ingredients…which is not seen in many brands.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: I would have loved to..but I think its expensive for the qty.

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

Etude Aqua Rouge Lipstick Review,Swatches

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Etude Aqua Rouge Lipstick Review,Swatches

Now I had got this long time back..and these lipsticks do not have names..they just have numbers and this one is PP933. I do not know if they are available widely here but Etude House is easily available in Malaysia, Singapore,etc..basically South East Asia. 

I do not have the outer carton now which had the ingredients and content and claim. It has Vitamin E and other stuff I remember which makes it moisturising.

I had bought this from a local shop here..I am not aware if they still have this.

MRP: I am not quiet sure but I guess it was around Rs. 200/-

This shade is a glossy light pink with a little mauve undertone and very fine silver shimmer..I just love this shade ! Period.

T-2 swipes B- 1 swipe 

It is super moisturising and very very light on lips..you would never ever feel you are wearing a lipstick. It gives a high glossy sheen to the lips and you would not need a gloss with this.

Here is how it looks on my lips

This shade would look very good on medium to fair skin. Its a perfect everyday pink and would not look OTT at all. I wore it in my FOTD here

Pros:

1. Very moisturising..you can easily skip a lip balm with this.
2. Love the shade ! Its a perfect everyday pink.
3. I liked the off white and silver packaging. Its quiet sturdy too.
4. Gives a nice glossy sheen to the lips.
5. Economical.
6. Glides on super smooth.
7. Does not accentuate lines on lips.
8. The shimmer is not very visible and does not stray around the lips like Lakme 138. It just goes away with the lipstick.

Cons:

1. My only issue with this is the staying power. As its super moisturising it stays just for 1-2 hours.
2. Availability is an issue with this.

Overall I quite love this shade and can use it every single day 🙂

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 2/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: For sure ! And I hope I find it too.

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Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Review 
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks Review, Swatches
Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks Sensuous Mauve and Choco Chip Review,Swatches 
Maybelline Watershine Lipstick Review, Fancy Gold and Iced tea Swatches 
Lotus Herbals Moist Petals Lipsticks Swatches 
Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipsticks Swatches
Lotus Herbals Moist Petals Lipstick Maroon Melody Review, Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blusher Morale Review,Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blusher Morale Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Illuminate, radiate, make your face come alive with the colour and drama of Illamasqua Powder Blusher. Colour-intense and highly pigmented, use it to shade, brighten, enhance and define the shape of your face. Be bold, be daring, be the centre of attention.

Tips
This formulation can provide up to four to five variations of the same shade depending on how lightly or intensely it is applied. Can be used wet for a bolder colour pay-off. Apply by using a blusher brush or an angled blusher brush for more definition.

Ingredients

TALC, DIMETHYLIMI- DAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH, MICA, AQUA (WATER), MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-150, SILICA, RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-26, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE, ETHYLPARABEN,CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX), CANDELILLA CERA(EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL), CETYL ALCOHOL,CERA ALBA(BEESWAX), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AND MAY CONTAIN: [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CARMINE CI 75470, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, RED 36 CI 12085, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, RED 7 CI 15850, RED 21 LAKE CI 45380, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, YELLOW 6 LAKE CI 15985, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 40 LAKE CI 16035, RED 27 LAKE CI 45410] MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOUR ADDITIVE. STOP USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

Directions
Can be used wet for a bolder colour pay-off. Apply by using a blusher brush or an angled blusher brush for more definition.

MRP: £16.50/ 4.5g (24 $ at Sephora) (Rs. 1250/- approx)

Powder Blusher in Morale (Rosed Flush) mirrors the glimmering starlight that illuminates the insomniac’s lair of unending night-time pleasures. A decadent pigment that dares you to be fearless.

Rosed flush, shimmer finish

Unfortunately it broke before it reached me..its very very soft to touch and may be thats why…it needs to be handled carefully.

As described its indeed a color that gives a rosy flush on the cheeks. It looks quite dark and purply in the pan but the color comes out pinker when used lightly.

It has silver shimmer and is a perfect evening wear blush…gives a fuchsia purple color when layered up. As mentioned in the tip above this shade can give four to five variants depending on how intensely its used.

The other blush Ambition from this collection is more of a neutral peachy shade.

Pros:

1. Its very very pigmented and you need just a little for that rosy cheeks.
2. I liked the classic Illamasqua packaging.
3. This shade can give you different variations of color depending on how you used it.
4. Its a perfect night time blush.
5. This is going to last super long as less is more with this.
6. Its very finely milled and is satin smooth in texture.
7. It would also work as an eye shadow and a pretty pink gloss when mixed with a clear one.

Cons:

1. There is no brush or mirror with this.
2. One needs to be very careful using this and start with very less..as there are high chances one would end up with a clown face..it being so pigmented.
3. Not available here.

Overall its quite a pretty blush and I loved the quality of these..just that one needs to be careful in using.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: I would not need to with this much quantity. But other shades yes..

Note: Until this Sunday 18th September, ALL international orders over £40 will receive FREE delivery 🙂
Just enter AW40 at checkout and enjoy!

Illamasqua is introducing the new aptly named perfume FREAK very very soon, and :

… it’s a sexy, sultry Eau de Parfum

… Freak is a concoction of dangerously exotic unconventional flowers which they have unashamedly blended together to celebrate the night…

… they have three Limited Edition products that glisten and glow to help you reveal your inner Freak, inspired by the freak’s midnight blooms.

Sounds awesome na ?

Related posts:

Illamasqua Theatre of the Nameless Collection Preview
Illamasqua Masquara Raven Review
Illamasqua Nail Varnish Taint Review, NOTD

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

Tips and Toes Sparklers Ultra Violet Review,Swatches

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Tips and Toes Sparklers Review,Swatches
Glitter is back with Tips & Toes Sparklers giving a mesmerizing look to your eyes


The spotlight is now on our unique and shimmering Tips & Toes Sparklers that define your eyes with a lasting sensation. Create a breathtaking soft look during the day or glamorize the night with Sparklers making your eyes reason to talk.

Product Highlights-

1.     Get the magical moments with sparkles in your eyes – Edge, Line, blend or shadow with 4 exclusive colours – 
  • Blue Blast
  • Silver Sparkles
  • Ultra Violet
  • Glittery Green. 

2.     Water resistant, long staying which is smooth and soft at application.

3.     Glittery Green and Ultra Violet need a dual or triple coat to highlight and create definition to your eyes.

Getting the sensational look-

1.     Sparklers can be used on its own to give a soft look during daytime or with an angled brush stroke for a shimmering look.

2.     For a more vibrant look during the day or night -Apply Sparklers on the lids as eye shadow and combine it with Tips & Toes Eye Linear or Tips & Toes Eye Lights on the rims (as a line on the lid).

3.     Glittery Green and Ultra Violet especially with Tips & Toes water proof eye liner will make the glitter more prominent and will keep focus on the eyes.

4.     People with deep set eyes should use more of  bright shades such as blue, violet etc- it brightens the face.


MRP: Rs. 295/- for 3ml

It comes in a small round silver bottle with a long handle and has felt tip like other Tips and Toes liners. I liked the fact about Tips and Toes that all their liners are felt tip and are quiet easy to use.

Ultra Violet is a light violet shade. The thing I did not like about it, is that its quiet sheer. and they do claim above that green and violet need 2-3 swipes. They have very fine shimmer which is not so visible..but thats why these are named as Sparklers and are different here from the Eye Lights.

T-2 coats B-1 coat

After being in water- see how it completely faded

Pros:

1. Has a felt tip brush and is easy to use.
2. Does not flake.
3. Comes off easily.
4. Gives a glossy sheen.

Cons:

1. This is not completely waterproof though claimed.
2. No ingredients mentioned.
3. I think this is priced more coz Eye Lights are better and still priced at 250 whereas the qty is same in both i.e 3ml
4. This particular shade Violet and Green as they claim are quiet sheer and you need 2-3 coats of it, for it to show up.

Overall I found them ok..I have not seen silver and blue yet..but I liked Eye Lights more.

Rating:

Quality: 3/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Not violet and green. I may check out blue and silver if they are more pigmented.

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