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Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches

Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches

Lakme Enrich Satin shades 131 to 138 are from the new Lakme Fantasy Collection…out of the eight..131 to 134 are non shimmery and 135 to 138 are shimmery.

132 is a nude pink brown…an MLBB shade for me…looks like second skin..one would not make out if I am wearing a lipstick..I loved this shade…

138 is a deep berry wine color with lots of silver shimmer..perfect for night time or with something traditional like a dark saree…

T-132 B- 138

Pros:

1. These are moisturising enough…you can easily skip a lip balm when using these.
2. The collection has more of pink this time than the usual browns.
3. Darker colors have a decent staying power of 2-3 hours and they leave behind a tint.
4. 131,132 and 133 are more on the nude pink side..those colors are very pretty for daily wear.
5. I love the shade 132 ! Its my MLBB and I am wearing it daily.

Cons:

1. The same old Lakme packaging..and with no names…just the numbers to confuse us more :/
2. It has an artificial smell and a weird taste which I did not like.
3. The lighter colors like 132 hardly stay for 1-2 hours without eating or drinking.
4. I would have preferred more colors in this range..and preferably non shimmery ones more.
5. Shimmer strays outside the lips in shimmery ones like 138.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes…I want to check out shades 131 and 133.

Which shade did you like the most from the Fantasy Collection?

Lotus Herbals Color Marvel Nail Color Review,Fiery Orange NOTD

April 18, 2011Uncategorizedbeige golden lotus nail paint, Fiery Orange nail paint, Lotus Herbals Color Marvel, Lotus Herbals Color Marvel Nail Color Review, Lotus Herbals Cosmetics, peachy orange nail paint, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Lotus Herbals have two types of nail paints Color Marvel and Color Dew and recently they have come up with a new range of Color Dew nail paints. Color Marvel are the round bottles and Color Dew are the long and sleek ones.

Here are the shades available..

What the Company claims: A unique non-toxic formulation, which is Acetone, Toluene & DBP-free, keeps nails healty & shiny for the long. The extended, flat & sturdy brush ensures even & Zero-streak application.

Side-effects of Acetone on nail cuticles are :
it dehydrats them
makes them fragile
makes them dull and dry
it can irritate skin
Toluene, found in common lacquers and nail polish: is a skin irritant. And so is DBP.

MRP: Rs.90/- for 8ml

I have the color Fiery Orange 986 and a beige golden color with no name. :/

Fiery Orange is a peachy orange color with fine golden shimmer and the other one is light beige golden color with fine golden shimmer again.

Fiery Orange

Beige Golden

Pros:

1. Its Acetone, DBP and Toluene free.
2. The color stays without chipping for 7 days !!
3. The brush is super awesome…non messy, fuss free application in a minute.
4. 2 coats are enough for a perfect color.
5. Dries super fast.
6. Economical at the price..Maybelline and Lakme stand at the same price but this surpasses them in quality.

Cons:

1. Availability is a problem with Lotus Herbals Cosmetics.
2. Do not rely on the shades on site..see 986 shows a pink when its an orange..total mismatch..

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy them again: YES..!!! I loved them..

Elle 18 Color Bombs Nail Pops Review, NOTD and Maybelline Cremosa Sexy

March 20, 2011Uncategorizedcremosa nude and cremosa sexy, elle 18 color bombs, elle 18 nail pop review, Elle 18 Nail Pops, elle 18 nailpaints review, Maybelline colorama nail paint, Nail Paints, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Elle 18 Color Bombs Nail Pops Review, NOTD and Maybelline Cremosa Sexy NOTD

Elle 18 Color Bombs have very interesting colors in their collection and are dirt cheap…I think they are great to experiment with..
Nail Pops come in 48 different funky colors…and thats awesome..check out all the colors here
I got the shades 34 and 43..

34 is a peachy red color…it looks more peachy in the bottle and more red on nails..but a warm cherry red and not the RED..or something OTT..
43 is a rich plummy purple color..

MRP: Rs 45/- for 5ml

Shelf life: 36 months

Pros:

1. I like the cute small bottle.
2. They are very cheap at Rs. 45/- and have all the colors.
3. All the colors in this range give a nice glossy finish.

Cons:

1. It chipped in 2-3 days..ok I was’nt even expecting more.
2. Its very sheer..so one needs 2-3 coats minimum for a color to show up.
3. The brush is ok.
4, Not all shades are available at all places.

Rating:

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

Overall rating : 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes if I like some color..I would not mind or if I want to try some color.

Also an update on Maybelline Colorama..I tried Cremosa Nude before and loved it…it stayed on me for 5-6 days without chipping but Cremosa sexy..a hot pink shade..chipped in around 3 days..actually it started peeling off at the starting tips..I dunno why..and the consistency is also a bit different.

Also my friend got these cute little lip balm and shower gel from Dubai..

Phew…thats all… :p :p

So which Elle 18 Nail Pop is your favorite ??

Maybelline Vivid and Smooth Eye Pencils Gold, Olive green Swatches, Review

March 16, 2011Uncategorizedcolored eyeliners, Eyepencils, gold eyepencil, Maybelline, maybelline eye studio in gold and green, maybelline eye studio vivid and smooth eyepencils, moss green eyepencil, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Maybelline Eye Studio Vivid and Smooth pencils come in 12 different pretty shades..I have Gold and Olive Green in it…the other colors are :

Bordeaux Pearl
Violet Pearl
Pink Pearl
Lavender Pearl
Metallic Silver
Peacock green
Forest green
Ocean Blue
Ice Blue
White

What the Company claims:

Vivid color and Smooth Application ensure that eyes will never be dull again
Available in 12 stunning shades to match your every mood
So easy to apply, you can now be your own make up artist!

Directions for use : Apply along your lash line from the inner to the outer corners.

MRP: Rs. 199/-

Shelf life: 2 years

Both the colors gold and olive green has golden shimmer…these are creamy and pretty smooth.

Green, Gold

Pros:

1. They are vivid and smooth as per their name…they glide on easily and no need to tug or pull skin to use this.

2. The colors are pretty..and there is a white too..which is not available in many brands..white pencils help open up eyes..

3. They are quite economical at Rs.199/-

4. They are to be sharpened..so hygienic..

5. I use the gold color in my inner corners of eyes to make them appear bigger and brighten up eyes.

6. These do not smudge and stay on for a long time.

Cons:

1. These are shimmery..and the shimmer does show up around the eyes..so these are good for ocassions..but I prefer matte ones for daily use..

2. These do not claim to be opthamologically tested and waterline safe.

3. No names on the pencils…though there are colored tips at the bottom..but in case we talk about green..there are 3 greens in this range..and its difficult to identify which.

4. These are very creamy and tend to break if not handled carefully..I have to be conscious closing the cap.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5

Value for money: 4/5

Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.85/5

Do you have the Vivid and Smooth pencils ? Which shade is your fav ?

Maybelline Unstoppable Eye Liner Review,Espresso Swatch

February 26, 2011Uncategorizedbrown eyeliner, espresso eyeliner, Eye pencils, Maybelline, Maybelline Unstoppable eyeliner review, Reviews, Swatches, UnstoppableBhumika

Maybelline Unstoppable Eye Liner Review,Espresso Swatches

I got the Maybelline Unstoppable liner is espresso..its a chocolate brown color…and in a twist up form.

What the Company claims:

Smudge-proof, stay-put, waterproof formula won’t budge until you want it to.
Self-sharpening packaging swivels up and down so point is always sharp and ready to define.
Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, ophthalmologist-tested.

Directions for use : Apply along your lash line from the inner to the outer corners. Removes easily with Expert Eyes® Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover.

MRP: Rs. 230/- for the brown (espresso) one and 240/- for the black (onyx) one. And the site shows 4 more colors..jade, sapphire, pewter, cinnabar. I don’t know why the difference in prices.

Pros:

1. The color is a pretty brown..and perfect for days when you dont want to use the same old black 😉

2. It stays put for quiet a long time…around 6-7 hours on the upper lashline and 4-5 hours on lower lashline too.

3. Its waterline safe and does not irritate eyes at all.

4. Its a mechanical pencil…so sharpening it properly would be a problem..but you can see the amount of product you get…I love twist up pencils for that.

5. Economical.

6. The cap is brown so you can see the color.

7. Does not smudge much.

8. A thick line and bit of smudging with fingers gives a nice smokey effect.

9. Perfect base for brown eye makeup.

Cons:

1.Its not very smooth and does not glide on easily..it tugs a bit.

2. People who prefer pencils as they like to sharp it for hygienic reasons may not prefer it.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5

Value for money: 3.5/5

Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: This is gonna stay long..so I am not very sure…plus I wanna try Lakme 9 to 5 next.

Have you got the Unstoppable ??

Maybelline Watershine Lipstick Review, Fancy Gold and Iced tea Swatches

February 24, 2011UncategorizedFancy gold and Iced tea Swatches, gold lipstick, Lipsticks, Maybelline, Maybelline Water Shine Lipsticks, Maybelline Water shine lipsticks Review, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Ok I know I am not posting much and I am MIA..but I have classes and studies the whole day.I am out of home for 12-13 hrs 🙁 Still I am trying to catch up on everyone’s posts too..

Maybelline Watershine Lipsticks were their first I guess..I heard its discontinued at some places…but I never trust those rumours..I have 2 shades in these…Fancy Gold and Chestnut..
Fancy Gold is a light golden color…looks pretty on traditional wear…and and and I use it as a highlighter on my brow bone and it looks nice !!
Iced Tea is a light mauvy brown color..though it looks darker in tube.

T- Fancy Gold B- Iced Tea

T- Iced Tea B- Fancy Gold

What the Company claims: A splashy wet shine look and brilliant color for yummy looking lips.
Conditioners to keep your lips perfectly moisturized.
A lip smacking treat that glides on like a dream.

MRP: Rs 220/- for 3.4 g

Pros:

1. Comes in a variety of colors.
2. Very moisturising.
3. No need of a gloss…as it gives a glossy finish.
4. Economical.
5. Some colors like Fancy Gold are multi purpose.

Cons:

1. The staying power….it hardly stays for 1 hour 🙁 but for those who like to reapply their lippie..they would like it.
2. Packaging is ok…all pink…so one cannot even know the colors.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again: I am not very sure as I am not used to reapplying lipsticks..but I love the color Rose Jam.

Have you used the Watershine lipsticks? Any particular favorite shade ?

Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks Review,Swatches

February 10, 2011UncategorizedFloral Glam Lipsticks, Lipsticks, Lotus, Lotus Herbals Cosmetics, Mauve and Brown Lipsticks, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks Review,Swatches

Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks are made with 100% natural and botanical extracts. They come in 10 shades..I have Sensuous Mauve and Choco Chip out of it.

MRP: Rs 395/- for 4.2g

Sadly I could not find these on the Lotus site..I dont know why..

Sensuous Mauve is a very pretty warm mauve color..and Choco Chip is a nudish chocolate brown color..these are semi matte in texture. They do not have a separate top and are in twist up format.

Sensuous Mauve

Choco Chip

L-Choco Chip R-Sensuous Mauve (1 swipe)

Pros :

1. The colors are pretty..not very drying and the texture is nice too.
2. They stay on well for 3-4 hours.
3. The packaging is very classy and nice..golden case in twist up form and a bullet tip.
4. Economical at 295/-
5. Lotus is made with natural ingredients.
6. I particularly love the Sensuous Mauve shade.

Cons:

1. Availability is a issue with Lotus Cosmetics…one can find them at Beauty Centres and Fashion Bazaars here.
2. One has to be careful in opening it as the wrong twist could damage the whole lipstick.

Overall I quite like them and they are pretty decent. You can see more swatches here

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I like the shade Nude Glow too…:p hehe..We can never have enough 😀

Have you tried the Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks ?

Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches

February 5, 2011Colorbar, Eye Liners, Eye Makeup, Eye Pencils, Makeup, Reviews, SwatchesColorbar, Colorbar Eye Pencils, Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils, Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Review, Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Swatches, Colorbar I Glide Jaded, Colorbar I Glide Prunella, colorbar I glide Prunella and Jaded, Colorbar India, Colorbar Reviews, Colorbar Swatches, colored eyeliners, Eye Makeup, Eye pencils, Eye Pencils in India, green eyeliner, I glide eye pencils review, indian beauty blog, Indian makeup and beauty blog, indian makeup blog, Jaded Review, Makeup Blog, makeup blog india, newlovemakeup, prunella and jaded eye pencils, purple eyeliner, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches

I love love these pencils…I have not tried I Define…but I love I Glide and these are more creamier too..I got Prunella and Jaded as I love both these colors…I think all bloggers have atleast 1 of these..Prunella is a very pretty royal purple..and Jaded is a jewel toned green and is a bit glossier..

Do let me know if anyone wants the ingredients list..its given on the carton.

What the Company claims: Defines like a pencil and glides like liquid eyeliner, the I-Glide Eye Pencil, with its smooth formulation, gives your eyes rich colour in a single stroke and blends in easily after application. Lasts longer than 8 hours; does not feather or bleed. This effortlessly easy to use I-Glide Eye Pencil is available in six shades including Silver hue, CocoBar, Jaded, Electra, Prunella and Blackout

Ingredients

MRP: Rs.325/- for 1.1g

Check out the shades on site

Up- Jaded-Down- Prunella

Pros:
1. They are super creamy..nice and easy to line..without ant tugging or pulling.
2. The colors are intense….1 swipe is enough.
3. Packaging is nice…colors at the end to locate and a tight cap.
4. Decently priced considering the quality and compared to Revlon and Chambor.
5. They are water proof.
6. Stay on the whole day without smudging.
7. Can be smudged within a minute of applying for that smokey effect.
8. These are matte and so can be used anytime..unlike the Maybelline Vivid and Smooth which are all shimmery.

Cons:
1. These are very soft and have to be sharpened carefully.
2. These get over pretty soon 🙁

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.75/5

Would I buy them again: Yes yes I would..I love them..:) There are 4-5 new colors added in it..And I also like the Coal Mine shade.

Which I glide do you have ? Which color is your favorite ?

Lakme Glide On Eyeliner Heena Gold,Aqua Green Swatches,Review

January 29, 2011Uncategorizedcolored eyeliners, eye liners, Eye pencils, gold eye pencil, Lakme, lakme aqua green eye pencil, lakme glide on, lakme heena gold eye pencil, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

I may not be posting a lot for few months as I have two exams coming up. So please bear with it..:)
Lakme Glide On Eyeliner Pencil comes in many different shades which are Copper,Bronze, Plush purple,Smokey green,glimmering plum,bridal pink ,etc.. Check it out here

The shades I have are Heena Gold and Aqua Green..Heena Gold had come with a previous collection and not mentioned on the site..though its available at the counters.

Heena Gold is a very pretty greenish gold color..and I fell in love with it the time I saw it. But the sad part is it does not show up on eyes at all 🙁

Aqua Green is actually a bluish green color and has a glossy sheen to it…Love it..looks amazing on ht lower lashline esp.

L- Aqua Green R- Heena Gold

What the Company claims: Crushed gemstones sprinkled with the brilliance of precious metals.
For eyes that reflect the stars.

MRP: Rs. 275/-

Pros:
1. They do not tug at all and are super soft and glide on easily.
2. Has pretty colors.
3. Stays on a long time and does not smudge.
4. Pencil form..so can be sharpened and hygienic.
5. Economical at 275.

Cons:
1. No colored tips to differentiate the colors.
2. Super soft so have to be careful while sharpening and closing or the tip breaks.
3. Some colors like Heena Gold does not show up on eyes.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I would love to try the copper and plum color.

Have you got the Lakme Glide On? Which one is your favorite ?

Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks Review, Swatches

January 18, 2011UncategorizedCoral Lipstick, Lipsticks, Maybelline, Moisture Extreme Lipsticks, Moisturising lipsticks, Reviews, SwatchesBhumika

Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks Review, Swatches

Maybelline never ever fails to impress me with its products,quality,colors,shades,everything and that too at reasonable prices…though there may be a few duds..but mostly things have worked for me..
Maybelline Colorsensational range is very nice with 35-45 colors and all..but I like Maybelline Mositure Extreme too.
I have three shades in it…which are Silver Sand, Chestnut and Bronzy Orange..

What the Company claims: Active power of a lip balm provides deep moisturization for voluptuous lips drenched in color.
56 sumptuous shades across every shade family to complement all skin tones
Non-feathering and non-bleeding
SPF 15 protection ( From site)

MRP: Rs 220/- for 4g

Silver Sand is a light brown color with a hint of silver shimmer but not very visible..just gives a shine to lips
Chestnut is a true dark pink
Bronze Orange is a true orange color and my favorite these days…its a very pretty color and could be sheer with a lip balm to dark with 2 coats..as I like it…depending on the mood and occasion.

L-R: Chestnut, Bronze Orange, Silver Sand

I wore Bronzy Orange with a lipbalm in my Bite of an Apple FOTD

Pros:
1. They are very moisturising and give a nice finish to the lips.
2. The color is buildable and can be used as one likes them…as they are very nicely pigmented.
3. They are reasonable at this price.
4. They have some very nice colors.. and there is one for everyone.
5. They feel light on lips.
6. They are non feathering and non bleeding as per the claim.
7. Staying power is 3-4 hours without eating or drinking.

Cons:
1. The packaging is ok..it has a rounded cap and has to be stored upside down with the names and numbers underneath…so finding becomes a problem.
2. The site mentions 56 shades..but I dont think these many are available in India.
3.These are being neglected after Colorsensational range came..and was even said to be discontinued..I hope it doesnt..this has pretty colors and I like the texture too..
4. SPF 15 mentioned on site but not on lipsticks..so I am not too sure..

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes i would…I also want to try the shades Honey Ginger,Buff and Chocolate Temptation. And I would recommend others also to have atleast one of these…

Which shades do you have of Maybelline Moisture Extremes ? Any favorites ?

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Tag Archives: Swatches

Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches

Lotus Herbals Color Marvel Nail Color Review,Fiery Orange NOTD

Elle 18 Color Bombs Nail Pops Review, NOTD and Maybelline Cremosa Sexy

Maybelline Vivid and Smooth Eye Pencils Gold, Olive green Swatches, Review

Maybelline Unstoppable Eye Liner Review,Espresso Swatch

Maybelline Watershine Lipstick Review, Fancy Gold and Iced tea Swatches

Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks Review,Swatches

Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches

Lakme Glide On Eyeliner Heena Gold,Aqua Green Swatches,Review

Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks Review, Swatches