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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A, Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches
 
So, after the Garden of Eden i-Divine Palette, its time for the Blush by 3 now.
 
What the Company claims: The ultimate cheeky palette offering you three times the impact. Includes three complementary shades, each designed with its own distinctive finish, from rich shimmers to intense cream and matte shades.
 
Available in six unique colour combinations designed to suit all skin tones
Each shade can be used alone, or layered for a unique look
Each palette has a versatile selection of shades to take your makeup from day to night and keep it on trend from season to season
Set in a mirrored compact, ideal for touch-ups throughout the day
 
Weight – 20g/ 0.68oz
 
About: Blush by 3 in Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade! Californ.I.A is inspired by the sun, sand and surf of Californian beach life. Whilst the inspiration behind Pink Lemonade is the traditional, old fashioned English tea party with three decadent pinks.
 
MRP: £9.99/$14.99
 
Don’t they look gorgeous ? Californ.I.A has all 3 cream blushes and Pink Lemonade has 2 powder and one cream..
 
They have this regular black Sleek MakeUP packaging..and come with a mirror inside..all three individual shades inside have names too.
 
Pink Lemonade:
 
Icing Sugar : Cool toned pink with silver shimmer
Macaroon : Cool toned medium pink..quite creamy and wears good
Pink Mint : Medium rusty orange..fab shade !
 
Swatches- Unblended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Swatches- Blended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Californ.I.A :
 
Newport Peach: Medium Coral Pink
The Surf: Light Peach with gold shimmer..good for lighter skin tones
OC: Medium Coral Orange
 
Newport Peach, The Surf, OC (L-R)
The shades in Pink Lemonade are more suited for lighter skin tones..though Pink Mint looks great on our skin tones too. Icing Sugar is kind of ok..a little powdery too as you can see from the swatches.
 
The shades in Californ.I.A would suit medium skin tones..except The Surf..which is a light peach.
 
They have amazing pigmentation and a great wear time too..comes with a mirror..and cream blush I prefer using my hands to apply..only need a brush for the powder ones..
 
Coral lovers jump on Californ.I.A !
 
Both these are love at first sight..Highly recommend them.
 
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 ??
 
P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss Pomegranate Punch Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss 909 Pomegranate Punch Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: L’Oreal Paris introduces its first glossy crayon format for that looks after your lips. Balm and Gloss finally combined in an playful crayon format for mirror free application. Lips feel moisturised, look shiny with a sheer fresh looking colour pay off.

Balm and gloss in one crayon format
Enriched with flower extracts
Not sticky
Ultra light feel
Fresh sorbet shades.

Shades Available:

  • 911 Lychee Lust
  • 910 Passion Fruit Perfect
  • 912 Peach Pleasure
  • 909 Pomegranate Punch

MRP: Rs.400/- for 2.5g

Another lip crayon..no its not a recent one..as you all know..but I had not tried it before..it comes in 5-6 shades but only these 4 are available everywhere.

Comes in a normal swivel up packaging…and has matching outer body to the shades..

Its super glossy and balmy as the name goes..has a slight fruity smell.

Pomegranate Punch is the brightest and juiciest of all four shades..its a reddish pink..with some fine shimmer.

It stays on for 2-3 hours..the shine fades in an hour or so..but the color stays..and leaves a tint behind.

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Nice packaging,

2. Easy to carry around.

3. Super glossy and moisturising..no need of a lip gloss or lip balm with this.

4. Quite pigmented.

5. Stays for 2-3 hours and leaves behind a tint.

6. Most reasonably priced lip crayon in the market.

Cons:

1. I would have loved more shades in this.

2. I wish it was sans shimmer.

Overall, its a nice buy..value for money..this shade Pomegranate Punch is the brightest and would look good on all skin tones..Recommend it !

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the L’oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss ? Your favorite ? 

Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamel Fire Stick Review, NOTD

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Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamel Fire Stick Review, NOTD
 
By now, all of you must be knowing about these super gorgeous bright neon matte nail enamels launched by Faces.
 
I have reviewed 75 Ibiza HERE and 76 Bubblepop HERE
 
MRP: Rs.229/- for 9ml
                                      
They come in normal Faces Nail Enamels packaging..the brush is awesome..no streaking or spreading out..dries quickly..and it stays and stays !
 
This shade is wrongly named as Bubblepop..as you can see Bubblepop is a bubblegum pink and Ibiza is a bright coral..
 
This shade is brighter then Ibiza..a mix of orangey coral and pink..I was thinking it might not be as bright as Fire Stick..but then there are no other shades left out of the 5 neon shades launched..
 
Goes opaque in 2-3 coats and stays for a long time..more than a week.
 
The brush is super easy to use and gives a nice, smooth streak free finish. It dries super quick..no hassles of waiting..its TOLUENE & DBP, Camphor and Formaldéhyde free. 

Perfect quality and good enough quantity..justified price..I have all 3 brights..Ibiza, Bubblepop and this..
 

Highly recommended !

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Faces Neon Matte Nail Enamels ? 

Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum Review

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Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum Review
What the Company claims: Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte seals and repairs damaged hair so you can enjoy beautifully smooth hair and shine, with renewed health and vitality
  • Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Level 3+4 is an icon in the making
  • Specially formulated for brittle hair with extremely damaged lengths and split ends, this reparative serum is the perfect way to finish your look and add a healthy, long lasting shine
  • The weightless formula seals and repairs damaged hair so you can enjoy beautifully smooth hair and shine, with renewed health and vitality]
Additional Information
Apply Kérastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Level 3+4 to dry hair. 

MRP: Rs.1500/- for 30ml

Ingredients:

It comes in a green and white half and half bottle..one side has a light green colored gel and one side some oil..it has a sideways pump dispensor..and both the sides dispense the product together..it is supposed to be combined together and then applied to the hair..like any normal serum..

My hair have turned pretty dry in the last few months..and so I thought of trying this out..it has helped my hair stay hydrated and glossy and shiny..and the most important frizz free..

I use it after my shampooing on half dried hair..and the best part is..it keeps my hair amazingly soft and shiny the next day too ! And it smells amazing..

I am completely in love with it..

Only issue being..I read that one side i.e the gel side of it gets over sooner than the oil one..and hence then only the oil does not give a similar effect..I wish they both came up in equal quantities and finish up together..

Pros:

1. Leaves hair super shiny and glossy.
2. Hair feels softer and hydrated.
3. Stays frizz free.
4. Effect stays on next day too.
5. Easy to use and carry around.

Cons:

1. A little expensive.
2. One side finishes up sooner than the other.

Overall I would say its perfect for dry hair..and gives that required shine and softness..and keeps hair frizz free..this serum is definitely a must try !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5  

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Kerastase Resistance Fibre Architecte Serum ?

Maybelline Baby Lips Neon Rose Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Baby Lips Color Bright Collection Neon Rose Review, Swatches

Remember the Maybelline Baby Lips..see HERE. It came in 7 variants..5 tinted and 2 non tinted.

Pink Lolita
Coral Flush
Rose Addict
Cherry Kiss
Berry Crush

and two non tinted are Mango Pie and Anti Oxidant Berry.

And now they have launched 3 new Neon shades ! Which are

Neon Rose
Pink Peony
Tangerine Pop

Maybelline Baby Lips Brights Limited Edition description and price in India – Rs. 150.00

Introducing Maybelline Baby Lips New Bright Collection. Pamper your lips with bright colors and continuous moisture. Available in 3 attractive shades. No more basic lip balm
Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration
The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula with SPF 16
Protects and moisturizes lips for a full 8 hours
After 4 weeks, lips are visibly renewed and reborn.

MRP: Rs.150/- for 4.5g

It comes in the same packaging,etc..as other Baby lips..

I am reviewing the shade Neon Rose..

Neon Rose is a bright neon blue based pink..they have the same texture, etc as all Baby Lips..and are quite moisturising..I have one Baby Lips in each of my clutches and bags 😀 You can see how obsessed I am with these..my winter staple !


I only wished Neon Rose was a bit brighter..and so were the other colors in the Color Brights Collection..they are not so bright and pigmented as expected.

But, other than that..a pretty everyday lip balm..with a slight brighter pink touch..read the whole review HERE

Rating: 

Quality: 3.75/5 
Value for money: 3.5/5 
Availability: 4/5 

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Maybelline new Color Brights Collection Baby Lips ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Lakme CC Cream Review, Swatches, FOTD

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Lakme CC Cream Beige Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Lakmé CC stands for Complexion Care cream. It combines the goodness of your daily skin cream with just the right touch of make-up to give you that perfect look in just a few minutes.

Its skin care benefits include sun protection (SPF 20), moisturizing, brightening and freshness while its make-up benefits are an even skin tone and basic coverage.

MRP: Rs.250/- for 30g

Shades Available: Beige and Bronze

How to use:

Ingredients:

It comes in a nice attractive gold and pink tube packaging..and it can be seen and felt that the quantity is good enough too..it does not squeeze inside the cap and is very much travel friendly.

It has a light floral smell..and one needs only a pea sized amount of this..and the coverage it provides is pretty good..much better than other tinted moisturisers in the market..I would say more than Maybelline, Revlon and Garnier BB and almost equal to the Ponds and L’oreal BB..here I compared them all 😀

Its not that moisturising..and tends to give a matte look..oily skinned beauties would love this..I feel a need to use a separate moisturiser..if I don’t, it clings to dry patches.

And the shade Beige is a little lighter for me..in this pic below I have used Beige..Bronze is slightly darker for me..I really feel there should have been one more mid shade in between the two and that would have worked perfectly for me..Beige would suit NC 30-35 and Bronze would suit NC 40-42. The mid people should have been thought of..are you listening Lakme ??

Pros:

1. Lovely packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty good coverage.
4. A good enough quantity.
5. Gives a semi matte finish..great for oily skinned girls.
6. Stays for 5-6 hours after which a slight touch up is needed.
7. Has SPF 20..though not much..but little added protection.

Cons:

1. Cannot skip a moisturiser..clings to dry patches.
2. Beige is lighter and Bronze is darker..a mid shade is surely required !

Overall I would say its pretty good..and a boon for girls with oily skin…I guess Bronze would be a shade high in demand..and would suit most of the girls..a perfect daily use CC cream to your rescue. Recommended !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I think I will have to mix Beige and Bronze and use :p I wish they come up with a mid shade, though I doubt that :/

Have you tried the Lakme CC Cream  ? Your thoughts ?

Auravedic Sandal Turmeric Skin Polish, Pure Aloe Vera Gel Review

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Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric, Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Review
These reviews have been long long pending..really sorry for that.What the Company claims: Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric is a delicious skin polish that fortifies the skin with fruit acids and essential vitamins. Buff away dead cells to unveil smooth, supple and bright skin.

Turmeric blended with red sandal and jojoba beads helps improve overall skin with age spots, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin tone and sun discoloration.

(Suitable for all skin types .Specially beneficial for pigmented and uneven skins.)

Ingredients:

Directions: Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over moist skin. Leave polish on skin for a few minutes before gently wiping it off with a cotton ball. Can wash off if required

MRP: Rs.300/- for 100g & Rs.180/- for 50g

It comes in a plastic jar packaging..with a cap in between..is light berry in color..and more of a creamy scrub..the particles are not that abrasive..

How I use it, is like a normal scrub..massage on moist face..leave it for about 5 minutes and then wash off..

I like the fact that it works as a scrub cum pack..and has sandal and turmeric as main ingredients which are known for cooling and brightening the skin..and turmeric is also anti bacterial making it good for acne prone skin..I would only suggest to massage very lightly if you have fresh acne..

No SLS, no parabens..and made of herbal ingredients..its quite good..skin feels smooth and brightened..though the glow lasts for a day or two..

I feel it should have been priced a little lower..and availability is also an issue with Auravedic..see where all its available HERE

Also available online on various sites..and that too on a discount..if you are an online shopper.

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate

What the Company claims: Made from 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel, with out all the chemicals! This pure aloe is an instant One of nature’s most effective skin conditioners, aloe soothes and hydrates dry, rough & sun burned skin on contact.

Apply regularly and generously to skin to soothe minor burns, sun burns, cuts, bug bites and stings. Ideal for use as a daily moisturizer, hair styling gel and shaving gel.
Come experience 100% purity with Auravedic.

MRP: Rs.225/- for 100g

Ingredients: Aloe Vera extracts, green tea, pomegranate oil, tea germ oil, avocado oil, avocado oil, olive oil, grape seed oil and lemon oil.

It comes in a small plastic jar with a white lid in between to separate…and is off white gel like in texture and smells a mix of aloevera and lemon oil..

Aloe Vera gel is very handy and a must have..super cooling, works as a toner, cools your skin in summers, helps post waxing or sun burns, rashes, cuts, also on nails to moisturise and strengthen them, etc.

This one has added pure essential oils ands smells good too..I just use it as a moisturiser at times when I do not want anything heavy on the face..

This absorbs quick and does not settle like a slick layer..and also works post waxing or threading to soothe the skin.

They also recommend using it as hair styling or shaving gel..quite a multi tasker this is..plus all natural…with no added preservatives or chemicals..

I highly recommend keeping one of this at home..for not only yourself..can be used by everyone.

Auravedic Pure Lightening Skin Polish with Sandal Turmeric Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel with Green Tea & Pomegranate Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Auravedic Skin Polish or AloeVera Gel ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss Plum Luster Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss 120 Plum Luster Review, Swatches
 
I had mentioned about the Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss launch HERE. I have also reviewed Gleaming Grenadine HERE
 
What the Company claims : What the Company claims: Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is the perfect product to add a pop of shine and color to your lips this summer. With its wax free formula, the product gives you a crystal clear base that provides the purest colour and an untouched shine that is never hazy or muddy. The lip gloss is comfortable on the lips and contours them beautifully without any difficulty. If you’re not at ease wearing a gloss because they are sticky, the sassy Shine in Maybelline’s Color Sensational High Shine Gloss will give you many reasons to wear one.

Don’t just go for it because we’re telling you! Buy it because you will love it! 
• More Vibrant Color from pure liquid pigments 
• Cleaner Shine from Maybelline’s 100% wax-free gloss 
• Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar 
• Go gutsy with 8 arresting shades 
• Easily contours around lips 

For Best Results 
Step 1: Use the wand to apply starting in the center of your upper lip 
Step 2: Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour 
Step 3: Then glide across the entire bottom lip 

Get desirous for stunning colours embellishing your lips because the Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Glosses what you want to wear when you pout this summer!

MRP: Rs.350/- for 5ml
 

Shades Available:

  • Gleaming Grenadine
  • Raspberry Reflections
  • Captivating Coral
  • Mirrored Mauve
  • Glisten up Pink
  • Plum Luster
  • Electric Shock
  • One Shine Day

Plum Luster is a deep pigmented plum shade with silver shimmer..its more pigmented  and opaque than Gleaming Grenadine which was a red without shimmer..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Super glossy and shiny.
2. Quiet pigmented. 
3. Non Sticky. 
4. Economically priced. 
5. Travel friendly. 
6. A mix of shimmer and non shimmer shades. 
7. Stays well for a gloss. 8. Creamy and moisturising. 

Cons: 

1. I would like more shades..esp non shimmer.

Check out the review of  Gleaming Grenadine HERE

Overall I quiet like these..and these are easily available, well priced with good pigmentation and high shine as claimed..I have one non shimmer and one shimmer shade..would review that too..I like the non shimmer more..and would have loved more of those shades in this range. I am trying the Mirrored Mauve next.. 

Rating: 

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

Overall Rating: 4/5 

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Gloss ? Which is your favorite ?

Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Bold Matte Colorsensational Lipstick Mat 2 Review, Swatches

First of all thank you so much for all the wishes on this post and on facebook and mails..I am overwhelmed 🙂 Thanks a lot..

Coming to the review of the newly launched Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick..
What the Company claims: Hydrating matte with honey nectar
o Moisturising agents like rosa canina oil and jojoba oil
o Powderless matte pigments ensure true vivid shades

5 trendy vibrant shades in a brilliant matte texture

Read more HERE

MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.9g

Ingredients:

It comes in the normal silver Colorsensational packaging but with a sheer red cap..has a fruity watermelon smell..

But first thing to be noticed is, its not matte ! I am not aware why these are claimed to be matter..these are quite creamy and glossy..super pigmentation..these can be builded to a super opaque color..and I love the staying power !! It stays for almost 5-6 hours and then leaves behind a nice coral pink stain.

Mat 2 is a reddish peachy coral..but not neonish or in your face..I love how it makes my teeth looks white and brightens my whole face instantly..I can easily skip a lip balm too with this..coz its quite moisturising..

Here is it on me..please excuse me dry lips..I have to speak whole day since I teach and its taking a toll on me of late :/

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Comes in 5 bright shades.
3. Moisturising…I do see jojoba oil, etc on the ingredients list..
4. Has a glossy finish which settles for a slightly semi matte one later.
5. Love the staying power..stays for 5-6 hours and leaves behind a pretty stain.
6. I like how the color flatters my skin tone and brightens my face and smile..a perfect reddish coral.
7. Economical.

Cons:

1. Claimed as matte..its not matte.
2. Not transfer proof.
3. I would have preferred different colored caps to distinguish the shades and also giving them names would have been better instead of mat1, mat2, etc

Overall I love them as lipsticks and totally love the shade..if it were not claimed as matte..then it would have been better. Checking out the red and pink too.

If you like bright, long staying yet moisturising lipsticks, you will surely love these. But if you were expecting these to be matte, then skip it.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Of course

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

SoulTree Rose & Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review

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SoulTree Indian Rose & Cooling Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review
What the Company claims: Organically cultivated Indian Rose known for its skin smoothening qualities is collected at dawn to make pure Rose water. It is then blended with the cooling extracts of Vetiver (Khus) and luscious Aloe to make this aromatic āyurvedic bath gel, a soap-free, soothing and skin toning cleanser. Complementing this blend are essential oils that add a soft floral note to your bath experience.

Use: While showering, use the gel with a natural loofah or a bath sponge and rinse. It is gentle enough for repeated and everyday use.

This shower gel is Free from SLS/SLES & Parabens

MRP: Rs.250/- for 200ml

BDIH Certified Natural Products
Natural origin ingredients
Free of Synthetic Preservatives, Colours or Fragrances
Free of Paraffins, silicones,
Recyclable Packaging
No Animal Testing

Ingredients: Aqua, Coco glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Vetiveriazizanoides (Khus)*, Hibiscus rosasinensis*, Aloe barbadensis*, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum,Onosmahispidum, Parfum**, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Citronellol**, Limonene**
*From Certified Organic Farms
**From Essential Oils

It comes in a slender plastic bottle with a flip cap..and the bottle can be pressed to remove the product..its a light brown hued thick transparent gel and lathers well with a loofah..though does not work with my Body Shop Bath Gloves 🙁 Same as the case with Auravedic body wash which was SLS free..I do not mind using a loofah for a chemical free natural option 😀

Smells amazinggg..the rose and vetiver combo is very cooling and refreshing..

Pros:

1. Smells amazing.
2. Free of parabens, silicones or any chemicals.
3. Does not dry out skin.
4. Convenient packaging.
5. Love the ingredients..especially the essential oils.
6. 200 ml lasts a long time..cost effective.

Cons:

1. Does not lather with my bath gloves 🙁
2. Available only online.

Overall I am loving this combo and the refreshing smell..only issue is its availability. Surely recommend it.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Soul Tree Shower Gels ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.