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New Sugar Cosmetics Never Say Dry Creme Lipsticks Review, Swatches

New Sugar Cosmetics Never Say Dry Creme Lipsticks Review, Swatches

New Sugar Cosmetics Never Say Dry Creme Lipsticks Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Sugar Cosmetics is back with a new launch, this time creme lipsticks. The classic old lipstick formula, these ones are super creamy and buttery. More like butter than cream, literally 😀

Claims: If you want the best of both worlds and love to have it all, then the SUGAR Never Say Dry Crème Lipstick is made just for you! Intensely pigmented and long-wearing with a baby-soft finish, its creamy texture effortlessly straddles the line between glossy and matte for an easy, everyday look. The high-colour payoff formula is loaded with Vitamin E that locks in both colour and moisture. A roll-on wonder that saves you from the hassle of prepping, priming and lining your lips – it’s all you need to quickly go from ‘Goddamn’ to ‘Goddess’. Free of mineral oil, lanoline and parabens. Full of vibrant colour that you’re sure to swoon over – try it out, today! 

How to Apply: Starting from the center of your upper lip, gently slide the lipstick outward towards the corners while paying attention to fill in the arches carefully. On the lower lip, start at one edge and follow the natural curve. Use a tissue to blot out any excess product. Reapply for a smoother and longer-lasting finish.

Benefits: The SUGAR Never Say Dry Crème Lipstick has a creamy, feather-light texture that spreads evenly on the lips. It glides on smoothly to create full lips with intense colour and rich coverage. Available in 5 vibrant, highly pigmented shades that are sure to become your everyday favourites.

MRP: Rs.499/- for 3.5g (Buy HERE)

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The packaging is exactly like the It’s a Pout Time Vivid Lipsticks. The same black rectangular packaging and the same qty, price is INR 100 less compared to that.

The lipsticks are launched in 5 shades for now, but I am sure they will add more in the future. The formula as I mentioned is super buttery, they melt while applying, so do not swirl up the bullet much, just stay to the tip.

They are not transfer proof, they do transfer a lot but do not vanish from the lips. They are quite pigmented and stay for around 3-4 hours, after which there is fading. But the deeper shades do leave a nice stain behind.

These are very moisturizing and comfortable on the lips, easy to apply, and do not bleed or feather. They are very easy to take off too, unlike matte liquid lipsticks, which are drying and uncomfortable and sometimes peel off the top layer of lips.

L-R: Subtle Island, Dial M for Magenta, The Brown Ultimatum, Revolutionary Rose, Berry Maguire

Subtle Island is described as Muted Brownish Pink. It’s an everyday wear MLBB shade for fair to medium skintones.

Dial M for Magenta is a deep magenta purple. Again a nice purple pink, would work for all skintones.

The Brown Ultimatum is a nude brown, for fair to medium skintones

Revolutionary Rose is a rosy pink, would work for all skintones. My favourite out of the lot.

Berry Maguire is a deep berry red, a nice muted berry, would work for all skintones.

Here are the swatches on me..

I hope you liked the post, do let me know your favourites in the comments below. I believe one shade option would be available in the next Fab Bag 🙂 Guessing for now :p

Have you tried the new Sugar Never Say Dry Creme Lipsticks?

Nykaa Matteilicious Lip Crayons Review, Swatches

Nykaa Matteilicious Lip Crayons Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing the 8 new shades added in the Nykaa Matteilicious Range, since I had not tried it before, I have also included a review.

Claims: Game, Set, Matte! Fall mattely in love with our Nykaa Matteilicious Crayons. These lip crayons boasts a remarkable formula that pushes the boundaries of color intensity with an extreme matte formula. This supreme formula glides on your lips effortlessly giving you that matte finish that you’ve always craved for!

  • Extreme matte finish
  • No feathering
  • One stroke application
  • Super long-wearing
  • Glides on effortlessly
  • Comfortable on lips

MRP: Rs.650/- for 2.8g

Shades Available:

  • Hot As Red
  • Next Level Nude
  • Pink on Fleek
  • Perfect Plum
  • Kiss N Tell
  • Purple Punk
  • Fired Up
  • Lacy Luck
  • Jade Rose
  • Mocha Sin
  • Twilight Dreams
  • Call Me Scarlet

They come in a standard lip crayon packaging, the difference between these and the Pout Perfect ones in terms of packaging is that Pout Perfect has a matching colour cap according to shade while this only has the bottom colour coded with a black cap and Pout Perfect doesn’t come with a sharpener, you need to buy it separately and this one does.

They have a smooth, velvet finish and glide on effortlessly as claimed. They have a velvet matte finish and are very comfortable on the lips. Everything as per claims.

These are not transfer proof and stay for about 5-6 hours without eating or drinking. These do not emphasize dry lips or fine lines, however you would need exfoliated lips before wearing these like any matte lipstick.

L-R: Kiss N Tell, Purple Punk, Fired Up, Lacy Luck, Jade Rose, Mocha Sin, Twilight Dreams, Call Me Scarlet

I have swatched all the new 8 shades here.

Kiss N Tell is a cool toned apple red, very flattering on all skin tones. I absolutely love this red on me.

Purple Punk is an aubergine purple, but this one is not super opaque like the rest. Slightly patchy

Fired Up is a bright tangerine orange, kind of patchy. Mostly such bright oranges are patchy across brands, I guess it’s the colour pigment.

Lacy Luck is a neutral brown, an everyday wear shade, would work for fair to medium skin tones

Jade Rose is my absolute favourite, a pink brown. It would work for all skin tones, an MLBB for deeper skin tones.

Mocha Sin is a very cool toned grey brown.

Twilight Dreams is another favourite, a deep berry brown shade without red undertones. A perfect fall shade.

Call Me Scarlet is a warm toned red, again suitable for all skin tones.

Apart from the light neutrals, all shades would work across skin tones. And I am glad they launched an interesting mix of shades.

My favourites are Lacy Luck, Jade Rose and Twilight Dreams. Also both the reds are quite pretty, and a matte red lipstick never goes out of trend.

Overall, I do like the lipsticks. Formula is great, shades are nice, very comfortable on the lips. I do recommend these.

Have you tried the Nykaa Matteilicious Lip Crayons? Your favourite shade?

Faces Ultime Pro Matte Play Eyeliner Black/Blue Review, Swatches

Faces Ultime Pro Matte Play Eyeliner Black/Blue Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing my current favourite eyeliners! The new Faces Ultime Pro Matte Play Eyeliners.

Claims: FACES Ultime Pro Matte Play eyeliner has a super long wear with a stay of 17 hours or more, and is quick drying and no transfer eyeliner. Be bold this summer, as the waterproof and sweat proof formula makes you even enjoy the water adventures with ease. The eyeliner, with its easy application, glides lightly over the eyelid, creating precise lines and flawless look. It’s high coverage delivers the deepest pigmented line and impeccable hold. Besides, it is dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested and approved.

MRP: Rs.649/- for black and Rs.699/- for blue

They comes in a sleek, regular eyeliner packaging. I absolutely love the felt tip brush. I only use pen eyeliners because I like the grip and stiffness of them. A soft brush just goes everywhere for a person like me who has shaky hands. And very few liquid eyeliners have felt tip brush, I am so glad this one does!

First of all, the pigmentation is amazing. It’s not watery unlike a few liners which require layers and going over 2-3 times for the eyeliner to show. This shows up in one stroke.

I love the matte look in eyeliners and these dry completely matte. They do not take forever to dry and do not transfer on upper lid, etc.,

These liners have everything I need and look for in eyeliners.

Only con would be they are pricey and not waterproof. I agree they are expensive, but I feel they would last long. These are smudge proof but not water proof, and hence also easy to remove.

The blue one is my favourite, it’s a bright cobalt blue shade and shows up well on the eyes without layering, as mentioned.

I wish they come up with more shades and even metallic colours in the future 🙂 In the exact same packaging and brush though, I love that!

I highly recommend these, my current favourite and maybe Holy Grail soon 😀

Maybelline The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks Review, Swatches

Maybelline The Loaded Bolds Lipsticks Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing the new Maybelline Loaded Bolds Collection, they have launched 13 shades of lipsticks where 3 of them are Black, White and Blue.

Claims: 

  • Hypercolor pigments and an opaque, creamy clay base deliver one stroke intensity
  • Sumptuous honey nectar leaves a creamy finish
  • Maybelline’s color sensational the loaded bolds is available in a range of pigment loaded shades from deep plums and electric blues to vibrant reds and natural nudes
  • Dermatologist tested allergy tested

MRP: Rs.550/- for 3.9g (Buy HERE for Rs.413)

Shades:

  • Sunny Coral
  • Russian Red
  • Berry Bossy
  • Pitch Black
  • Raspberry Rendezvous
  • Baby Pink
  • Wickedly White
  • Dynamite Red
  • Fierce Fuchsia
  • Smoking Red
  • Fearless Purple
  • Chocoholic
  • Audacious Blue

I have the shades Berry Bossy, Raspberry Rendezvous and Pitch Black. They come in a standard Maybelline Colorsensational packaging with a navy blue cap.

The lipsticks are super pigmented and very creamy, they glide on really smoothly. And all you need is 1-2 swipes for full, opaque coverage, even on pigmented lips.

This will cover all lip pigmentation and does not need 3-4 layers for that. They are very comfortable on the lips and have a velvet matte kind of finish, they settle to a velvet matte and stay put for 5-6 hours. 

They leave behind a deep stain which stays put through the day.

These are not transfer proof but hardly fade on transfers coz of the rich pigmentation. I love the formula and pigmentation, definitely recommend these. These are the most pigmented Maybelline lipsticks so far!

Pitch Black is a deep black shade, this does need a little layering for opaque coverage

Raspberry Rendezvous is a deep raspberry pink, my favourite of the three

Berry Bossy is a medium berry shade, very wearable and perfect for fall.

Here are the swatches..

I wish they launched more neutral and mauve/nude shades too. More of deeper colours and reds/pinks in this range. I am glad they have the basic black, white, blue, which can be used to mix and match with different lip colours.

Currently they are available on a discount on Amazon for Rs.413, and I definitely suggest getting them on discount 😀

Which shade did you like the most? Do let me know in the comments below.

All Swatches – New Lakme Absolute Luxe Matte Lip Colour with Argan Oil

All Swatches – Lakme Absolute Luxe Matte Lip Colour with Argan Oil

Hi guys,

So I attended Lakme Fashion Week today and saw the new Lakme Absolute launches: Lakme Absolute Oil-in-Serum, Oil-in-Cream and Serum Foundation. Also the new Luxe Matte Lip Colours, I have swatched them all for you guys.

Claims: Lakme Absolute brings you the miracle beauty ingredient Moroccan Argan Oil, now in a luxurious matte slimstick called the Lakme Absolute Luxe Matte Lip Color with Argan Oil. The luxurious silky formula of the Lakme Absolute Luxe Matte Lip Color with Argan Oil nourishes lips, while delivering rich and intense color.

Lakme presents the first ever lipstick infused with the miracle beauty ingredient Moroccan Argan oil for rich color with a smooth finish.

Key Features & Benefits :

Enriched with Moroccan Argan Oil

Intense color payoff in a matte finish

Luxurious formula for a smooth, silky finish

Available in 15 shades and 3 exclusive shades for Nykaa

Dual benefit of color and nourishment

Rich color nourished with care

How to use product: Start in the middle of your upper lip and glide the lipstick along the contours of your mouth.
Repeat the same for the lower lip.

Pro Tip : Start with a fine lip brush to carefully draw the outline of the lips, making sure to get the corners of the mouth. Then use it to fill in the middle for a deeper, more precise.

Shades: 15

  • Mauveness
  • Royal Plum
  • Rouge Love
  • Freshly Pinked
  • Almost Red
  • Smooth Marsala
  • Royal Flame
  • Dewy Spring
  • Mauve Silk
  • Grand Fuchsia
  • Red Velvet
  • Rosy Lips
  • Peachy Carnation
  • Crimson Town
  • Rich Cocoa

MRP: Rs.800/- for 2g


First of all, the sleek and slim gold packaging is really pretty! The lipsticks are sheer in one swipe but are

buildable for more intensity. They are not completely matte but have a creamy matte finish. Some shades are more
matte though.

L-R: Mauveness, Royal Plum, Rouge Love, Freshly Pinked, Almost Red, Smooth Marsala, Royal Flame, Dewy Spring

L-R: Mauve Silk, Grand Fuchsia, Red Velvet, Rosy Lips, Peachy Carnation, Crimson Town, Rich Cocoa

The qty is what I am disappointed with, 2g is half of what usual lipsticks are. For the price of 800, I definitely expect 3.5g if not 4g.

I have not tried them, so can’t comment on the argan oil formula but I love the shades Mauveness, Royal Plum and Rosy Lips.

Let me know your favourites in the comments below.

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation Review, Swatches

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing the new Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation, it’s a new addition to their 9 to 5 Primer + Matte range after the lipsticks. If you have not seen the lipsticks review, see HERE.

Claims: Introducing the new Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation, the brand’s first ever powder foundation that comes with an in-built primer. The product gives you the best of not both, but three worlds, with benefits of a primer, foundation and compact all in one to give you that flawless matte finish on your face.

The Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Matte Powder Foundation is the ultimate product for today’s multitasking woman, with its ability to eliminate elaborate make up routines. The in-built primer gives you a strong base that blends effortlessly and conceals fine lines, while allowing you to get even and buildable coverage, all while giving you the picture-perfect long lasting matte finish.

The best part? It comes in six new shades, made to suit every Indian woman. What’s different about these shades, is that there 2 New Shades for the 1st time in the Lakme face rage, that are best suited for deeper skin tones. It’s ‘THE’ product you need to add in your everyday beauty bag! Whether it’s work or travel, this is your ideal beauty buddy.

MRP: Rs.600/- for 9g

Shades Available: 6

  • Rose Silk
  • Ivory Cream
  • Silky Golden
  • Natural Light
  • Honey Dew
  • Natural Almond

First of all, I absolutely love the rose gold compact. The packaging is very pretty. It has a mirror and a puff, the base has small holes for the air to circulate and puff to breathe and not catch any bacteria.

The only thing I would say is it doesn’t close tight and the powder is very, very soft, so it would break easily. I am not sure how travel friendly it is, also make sure you handle it well. It would break if dropped even once.

The texture is very, very creamy and silky. The powder is very finely milled and gives a decent coverage. It needs building up for more coverage, but doesn’t look heavy or cakey at all. Also doesn’t give a white cast or cling to patches or make the skin completely flat matte! Which I often notice in other powders.

I am in love with the texture and formula. It is definitely long lasting, coz of the primer part in it. It stayed put through the day, only touched up T-zone once during the day. It did not fill in the lines and pores though, that can be done only with a liquid primer + liquid foundation.

But I love how comfortable it feels on the skin, I definitely recommend it! Also loving the variety in shades launched this time. Usually Lakme has just 3-4 shades in compacts, they have launched 6 shades with 2 specifically for deeper skin tones. And 2 have pink undertones while 2 have yellow undertones, so they have taken care of all skin tones majorly.

I do have a giveaway on my Twitter where you can win this powder foundation, you can follow me on twitter HERE, if in case you would be interested 🙂

Let me know your thoughts on this powder foundation, in the comments below.

New MUFE Aqua Matic Eyeshadow, Pro Sculpting Brow Review, Swatches

New MUFE Aqua Matic Eyeshadow, Pro Sculpting Brow Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing two new Make Up For Ever launches in India, the Aqua Matic eye shadow crayon and the Pro Sculpting Brow Pen.

Aqua Matic Eyeshadow

Claims: A long-lasting, ultra gliding eye shadow pencil from mat to diamond finishes.

Available in 15 shades

MRP: Rs. 1600 for 1.4g

I have the shade ME-50 which is described as a metallic golden taupe. The packaging is quite nice, it has a matching shade cap and base. It is retractable and also comes with a sharpener at the other end to get a fine tip.

I love the shade, as described it’s a mix of gold and taupe. It’s very neutral and perfect for everyday as it is. If you want more colour on your lids, you can use it as an eyeshadow base since just this on it’s own, gives a sheer wash of colour.

The biggest con would be that it dries super quick! You have to do one eye at a time and blend it immediately. If you wait, it will set and then it won’t budge at all. It does mean that it’s smudge proof and water resistant and would stay put whole day!

Coming to the Pro Sculpting Brow

Claims: Become a brow expert with new Make Up For Ever PRO SCULPTING BROW. This 3-in-1 tool works to define, contour and highlight brows for a perfectly sculpted, transformed look.

MRP: Rs. 1975 for 1.9g

Available in 5 shades

I have the shade 50 which is Brown Black. It’s a retractable pencil with a spoolie on one end and white powder in between to clean the edges and highlight the brow bone.

Convenient and travel friendly, I really the pencil side. It’s super pigmented and defines and fills in the eye brows super quick. The spoolie helps smooth and blend out the colour with the natural eyebrow hair.

Not a fan of the highlighting powder, it didn’t do much. But the pencil is definitely amazing.

Here I have used both of these..

Overall I do like the Aqua Matic eyeshadow and the pencil side of the Pro Sculpting Brow. I do personally prefer eyebrow pencils as they are much more convenient. Givenchy Eyebrow Pencil is my absolute favourite, though it has to be sharpened. But I feel the MUFE one is soon going to be a new favourite!

Make Up For Ever is available at Sephora stores in India.

Have you tried the two new MUFE launches?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel Review, Swatches

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

I had clicked these and recorded the video quite some time back, never got around posting this. So here it is..

I have all the 7 shades of the Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel.

Claims: Super-light liquid lipstick goes on like a gel, with an ultra-smooth plexigloss finish in 7 intense shades. Non-sticky, extreme colour coverage. Glides on easily for super-slick lips with perfect colour clarity. Conditioning formula keeps lips feeling soft. A definite head-turner.

MRP: Rs.699/- for 5ml

These come in a clear tube packaging and look exactly like a gloss. These are glossy liquid lipsticks but the lighter shades are not very pigmented and on the sheer side, hence work more like lip glosses.

L-R: Sunset Burst, Pink Flamingo, Purple Rumba, Malibu
Blush, Tangerine Tango, Pink Mambo, Magentic Magenta

The deeper shades though can be worn on their own like a glossy liquid lipstick. These can be worn on their own or over a lip liner/lipstick for more coverage, especially if you have pigmented lips.

They are super moisturizing and very light weight and comfortable on the lips. They are easy to carry around and reapply. They stay for about 2-3 hours without eating or drinking and fade evenly.

Definitely pricey, but worth buying during offers.

L-R: Sunset Burst, Pink Flamingo, Malibu Blush, Purple
Rumba, Pink Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Magentic Magenta

Here are the swatches..

I love Purple Rumba, Magnetic Magenta and Pink Mambo.

Have you tried the Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel before? Let me know your favourite shade.

New Lakme Absolute Masaba Lip Pouts Review, Swatches

New Lakme Absolute Masaba Lip Pouts Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Lakme has launched 10 new shades in the Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Pouts collection in association with designer Masaba Gupta.

The entire theme is candyland, so the packaging and shades are all inspired from 90’s candies.

Claims: An exclusive collection of vibrant + matte lip crayons by Masaba

Shades Available: 10

  • Smokey Red
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Sugar N Spice
  • Role A Cola
  • Bubble Pink
  • Orange Candy
  • Caramel Toffee
  • Cotton Candy
  • Cherry Bite
  • Hot Pink Queen

MRP: Rs.750/- for 3.7g

There are 5 different type of packaging in the crayons based on 90’s candies, and two shades from the same colour family have the same packaging, see more in my vlog HERE

I have 5 shades from each different colour family.

The formula is exactly the same as before, you can read my detailed review on the Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Crayons HERE

They are one of my most favourite lipstick collection from Lakme, Pink Fantasy is a forever favourite. I am glad they have added interesting shades in this range.

Pigmentation and staying power is pretty good, the orange shade is still a little patchy like last time. Even the Role A Cola. Loving the nudes in this range.

L-R:: Cherry Bite, Role A Cola, Orange Candy, Caramel Toffee, Bubble Pink

Cherry Bite is a cool toned medium red

Orange Candy is a warm bright orange

Caramel Toffee is a nude peachy brown

Bubble Pink is a cool toned pink

Role A Cola is a blue based purple

Here is a mini swatch video..

My favourites are Caramel Toffee and Bubble Pink. Role A Cola is also a nice and different shade, wish it was not patchy. I am looking forward to try Cotton Candy.

This is a limited edition collection and the packaging is super pretty. I would definitely recommend picking at least one shade, for the packaging. Most of you will love Caramel Toffee, it’s a perfect everyday shade 🙂

Which one did you like? Let me know your favourite in the comments below.

Sugar It’s A Pout Time! Vivid Lipsticks 5 New Shades Swatches

Sugar It’s A Pout Time! Vivid Lipsticks 5 New Shades Swatches

Hi guys,

So after the 6 new shades in the Matte As Hell Lip Crayons, Sugar Cosmetics has added 5 new shades in their It’s A Pout Time Vivid Lipsticks range.

I have reviewed the It’s A Pout Time Lipsticks before, see The Big Bang Berry HERE and swatched Peachy Little Liars HERE and Mad About Magenta HERE

PRICE – Rs. 599 for 3.5g (Buy HERE)

GET DISCOUNT USING ‘BTXSUGAR’ on https://in.sugarcosmetics.com

They come in a square black packaging and have a round, flat bullet. These are not matte but not extremely glossy either, a normal semi matte finish.

I love the pigmentation and staying power of these, they do survive meals and don’t go away completely. With touch up you can pretty much wear them all day. And they are very light and comfortable on the lips.

The five new shades launched are:

L-R: The Twilight Rose, Brownton Abbey, Call Me Salmon, True Oxblood, Six Feet Umber

07 The Twilight Rose is a medium neutral rosy pink. Perfect everyday wear shade

08 Brownton Abbey is a medium milk chocolate brown, can be a good MLBB for deep skin tones

09 Better Call Salmon is a peachy nude (pink brown mix) Another MLBB for fair to medium skin tones

10 True Oxblood is a berry with pink undertones, good night time shade.

11 Six Feet Umber is a berry brown mix and my absolute favourite. This shade is universal and will work on all skin tones

Here is a mini swatch video..

My favourites are The Twilight Rose, Brownton Abbey and Six Feet Umber. Also like Better Call Salmon, I guess all 😀

I do recommend these, let me know your favourites in the comments below.

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.