Review : Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo - Edgy Emerald 50

Hi all !!

Today i will be reviewing the latest and hottest Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in shade Edgy Emerald. I won this among other goodies in Divassence's Giveaway. I had always wanted to try MAC paint pots, but unfortunately last year when i was on my MAC shopping spree, the paint pot i wanted was out of stock, so i kind of lost hope that i'd ever try something like that. But fortunately, Maybelline came up with these amazing color tattoo's which are no doubt a better option if you want to try out something like mac paint pots. Read on to know more..

Price : INR 350/-

Quantity : 4gms

Claims :- 24hr intensity, cream gel smoothes on for vibrant color that does not fade.

The color tattoo is housed inside a heavy glass pot, with black cap that has the details on it. However there aren't much details mentioned, such as ingredients list, manufacturing/expiry date etc, which is like major concern !! The problem could have been solved if they packed this pot inside some cardboard carton that could bear the details required. On the other side, the pot is quite heavy, and since its made of glass i sometimes fear that if due to my clumsiness it falls, it might break. Not sure if it would survive any such accidents or not 

Coming back to the shade, its a beautiful toned down emerald color, has a frosty finish due to minimal shimmers in it. This serves a great base especially for color such as blue and green, and you can easily control the intensity by blending in more. The texture is creamy, and working with them is easy since they don't instantly set, but you get enough time to work, blend and it easily sets then, however it doesn't means that it leaves your lid wet or sticky. You can barely feel that you have applied anything on your lids, because it blends so easily without leaving any patchy feeling.

Maybelline has launched these tattoo's along with a brush, which is a good idea  since digging in fingers again and again in the pot isn't much hygienic. The brush is good for application purpose, though you still need to use either a blending brush or your fingers to blend it in to get a desired effect. They are superb in terms of staying power, i haven't tried them for straight 24hrs, but this thing will stay easily and survive more than 10hrs !! And even then it won't fade, you will have to use a makeup remover to get rid of it.

Here's a swatch of it, left is one swipe, and right one is blended swatch.

Here's a simple EOTD, and i have used the same shade as an eyeliner. This survived whole day without budging and moving, though it was a bit difficult to remove it from the very inner corner of the lashes. The shade here looks frosty and icy, something which is good since i love winters Lol.

Did you get Maybelline Color tattoos ? Which are your favorite shades ???

Godbless !!

Teaser : Forest Essentials - Ladies Essential Kit

Hey all !!

Today i'm posting a teaser of Forest Essentials Ladies Essential Kit. Will review it in coming next week, till then sit back and check out all the contents.

Since there are 6 products, i will review the kit in 2 posts, because i don't want to leave anything and will cover all the points.

Godbless !!

Tidal wave : Eye makeup tutorial

Hi all !!

Finally after so many days i've done a tutorial today. I won Glitter & Gorgeous's giveaway a month ago, and apart from various other stuff i also won Sleek Glory Palette, so i will be using that palette in this tutorial. Also this is last "summery" tutorial for this year.

Step 1 :- To start off, i primed my eye lids with MUA Eye primer, blended it all over and under the lid to prevent creasing of the eyeshadows. After that, with very light hand i applied Maybelline color tattoo in shade Edgy Emerald, and blended it only over the lid. If you don't want to use a green eyeshadow, then you can apply the color tattoo more and intensify the shade.

Step 2 :- Then, using a flat brush i packed on "District" , a teal green eyeshadow, on the lid, leaving some bare spot in the inner corner for highlighting. Then using a stiff angular brush, i made a thick wing using "Picadilly", which is a beautiful pearl scent navy blue.

Step 3 :- Then to avoid the monotony in the crease, i opted for a bright yellow (Circle) eyeshadow to add in some spark and brightness to the look. I also brushed in some navy blue eyeshadow along the bottom lashes, and used "Tube" on the inner corner to highlight.

This is how it looks after tightlining the eyes, and applying mascara.

Products used :-

I did some changes in image editing, so let me know how the images look, did you  have any difficulty loading the page ??

Godbless !!

Review : Living Proof Live Cell Cleanser Complete

Hi all !!

This is Another product from my trials when i was suffering from Acne a couple of months ago, however this facewash/cleanser does not aims on clearing acne or any such problem, but umm just cause the name was quite interesting i decided to buy it. Read on to know more about it..

Claims :-

Living Proof Live Cell Cleanser Complete is a gentle foaming cleanser that effectively removes dirt, stubborn makeup and clears clogged pores. It moisturizes skin and controls oil production. It promotes even skin tone by softening and smoothening skin instantly.

Living Proof supports the fact that healthy glowing skin comes from healthy growing cells. All its products are scientifically created using Bio-Active Phyto Placenta embryonic cells proven to 'kick-start' cell growth and renewal.

Price : MRP 360/-

Quantity : 150ml

The cleanser comes packed inside a sturdy see-through plastic bottle, with upside-down flip top cap, and all this is housed inside matte plastic carton. The packaging is sturdy enough, but i doubt that flip top cap isn't strong enough.

I specifically wanted a face wash for after care, i.e once my acne was clear i wanted to take care of my skin by using something gentle and efficient. Initially i wasn't having high expectations from this cleanser, and thought maybe its too expensive, but when i received it, the bottle was huge, so if you're wondering that 360/- for a cleanser is too much (which i know isn't) then consider it worth cause it will easily last you long. I, on the other hand have used it no.of times as a body wash too !! 

The texture of the cleanser is runny, and a drop or two will lather enough. I have washed off my makeup a lot of times using this cleanser, and it does a decent job, however in case of waterproof makeup such as eyeliner, it doesn't removes it efficiently. The fragrance of the cleanser is very mild and gentle, and of course very mild that i can't even recall and compare it with anything else. It didn't bring any significant change while i was having acne, but was mild enough not to aggravate the situation. As a body wash also it has been very mild and good to use, because it lathers well and washes off easily, leaving the skin squeaky clean.

IMO, its a mild and gentle face cleanser, perfect for oily/dry skin since it leaves skin clean, supple and healthy without stripping off moisture, and it has been good in my aftercare routine. !! Not sure if i would repurchase it or not, but its totally worth trying once.

Have you tried Living Proof products ??

Godbless !!

Beautiful Things Make Beautiful Things !!

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

- Audrey Hepburn

We all know Forest essentials very well !! My very first forest essentials product made me its fan, although i haven't been much able to lay my hands on other stuff. But oooh you have to see their new TVC, its soo enticing and rustic !! 

Enter a fantastical world where beautiful Apsaras, mythological celestial beings use Ayurveda to create luxurious Forest Essentials products in their forest factory.

By the way have you noticed their title ?? It is "Beautiful things make beautiful things" !! No doubt its true, but the moment i saw the video, every single thing made me think about the whole process. I wonder how in ancient times, people studied ayurveda and made all these trust worthy recipes, which are tried and tested, and till now don't fail us, here although the apsara's (angels) are doing it . The video itself is so enlightening, and made me think that people used to get all those precious elements to make such worthy products, and hence beautiful things definitely made things beautiful. 

Other than that, a beautiful inner self makes the world more beautiful, a life lived worth is nothing more you can ask for. Or for example, what you eat is what you are, i.e eat healthy and you will be healthy, use natural and beautiful things and you will be so !!

There is no doubt Forest essentials products are so good, for e.g. Tejasvi Facial Ubtan, Soundarya Facial ubtan, Narangi & Nagkesar Facial Ubtan, etc are some of the most raved products !! 

I'll end up with this beautiful quote :

"It is better to be beautiful than to be good. But... it is better to be good than to be ugly. "
 - Oscar Wilde 

Check out the video and do comment what do you think about it  

So do you agree Beautiful things make beautiful things ?? Drop in your comments.

Godbless & Stay beautiful !!

Review : Lumiere Cosmetics Crimson Veena Blush

Hi all !!
Today i will be reviewing a blush from Lumiere Cosmetics, and the shade is Crimson Veena Blush. These are my first mineral blushes, and to be honest they're pretty good !! What else do you want when these don't really clog your pores, don't wither away soon, and give a pretty glow to your face ?? Well read on to know more..

Ingredients :-

premium grade serecite (colorless mica), mica, iron oxide, avena sativa, titanium dioxide may contain : carmine, tin oxide, calcium aluminum borosilicate.

Description :-

Subtle deep warm red, used sparingly you can control the depth of this soft textured, mostly matte, red blush.

Price :-

Large jar 4gms : +$12

Mini jar 2gms : +$6

L-R : Crimson Veena Blush , Medium - Golden Cashmere, Indian Red Blush Bronzer

Out of following 3 jars, Crimson blush is the first one, and the 2nd one is a loose powder (foundation/concealer/base) and the 3rd one is also a blush, all soon to be reviewed. 

The packaging, as you can see is a see-through plastic jar, with a black cap, and comes without a lid or something else that can help in controlling the amount. Since it does not comes with a lid other than the cap, one can experience massive fall out too, and if you're clumsy enough you can drop it easily, therefore lot of attention goes into when you are using these. And of course, bottom has the shade name.

The shade Crimson looks quite dark in the first pic, well it isn't, and is described as warm matte red blush. The real color can be seen below in the swatch pic. This shade is mostly a dark peachy color, who's intensity can be controlled to get a light peach flush, or get an intense red flush. The color is definitely buildable, and very very pigmented !! In fact a very light dip in the jar is what you need to work with, because if you get more, it will be difficult to blend such a pigmented shade.

It will suit fair, medium and dusky skin tones easily, while i doubt if it will suit dark skin. Since a very small amount is required, a small jar will eventually last you long (unless you use it daily). The shade is very natural, and easily gives a natural glow and warmth to the face, easily cheers it up. Although its described matte, i can definitely inspect some very light "shimmery" particle, which aren't visible on application, but they impart a glow on your face, which is something you'll appreciate. For me, this falls in the "daily-wear" category, because its not too loud, and isn't shimmery or pearly, just what you'll need for everyday !! 

Its staying power is just amazing !! I have combination skin, and other blush sometimes just stay for 4-5hrs, but this blush has lasted me more than 5 hrs (w/o primer) , and sometimes even whole day until i washed my face. With a primer it will easily survive whole day without withering.

I highly recommend this blush because it has very high staying power, didn't break me out (cause i have acne prone skin), lasted pretty well for more than 6hrs on my combination skin, is matte and apt for daily wear, gives the desired flush to your face without making it OOT. My only concern is the packaging, only if it had a stopper lid to prevent any fall out. These can be bought from Lumiere Cosmetics website here

I have a small giveaway going on the FACEBOOK page here and here , don't forget to check it out.

Have you used Lumiere Blush's ??? Would you try this out ??

Godbless !!

P.S :- Product sent by the brand for consideration, however it hasn't affected my opinion.

Review : Benefit Full Finish Lipstick - No competition

Hi all !!

Today i will be reviewing Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick, in shade NO COMPETITION, that i bought from Strawberry.net. Read on to know more..

Claims :-

Your search for the perfect lipstick is over! From naughty nudes to red carpet reds, these rich, seductive full-finish lipsticks give you the coverage and color you've been longing for. This creamy formula with medium to full coverage. Leaves lips with a smooth finish. With 20 glamorous shades to choose from, you'll want them all!

Price : $18

Quantity : 3.0 gms

Ingredients :-

OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, POLYETHYLENE, C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, BEESWAX (CERA ALBA), VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, MICA, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, TALC, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT. [+/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (CI 77002), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410), RED 6 (CI 15850), RED 33 LAKE (CI 17200), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), CARMINE (CI 75470), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)]. N° 04948/N

The lipsticks packaging is just soo classy !! It comes packed inside a cardboard carton, very very classy because it's carved from the front, and has a slip-in card (the above one which says "Men may come and go, but lipstick is forever"), every lipstick has a different name, and has different quote inside. The lipstick's case itself is quite impressive, although its black, but at least to me its classy. The casing tends to get finger prints, cause of being glossy.

The packaging has everything mentioned on it, the shade name, ingredients etc. These are slim lipsticks available in 21 shades.

The shade No Competition is described as 'heathered plum' , heather means use of lighter and darker contrasting colors to produce a mottled effect. The shade is a really pretty plum shade, not being too dark or purply, but a balance between plum and pink. In the bullet it might look a bit dark, but once applied it looks perfect. The texture and finish of the lipstick is creamy, and moisturizes the lips very well, and even after the lipstick weathers off the lips don't dry out. This is quite an opaque shade, and layering it can make the color more bold, which still looks pretty, i.e. you can play safe with this color.

This is its swatch i day light :-

The staying power of the lipstick is very very impressive ; it stays for more than 4hrs (excluding meals) without budging, and even after 6hrs the tint remains strong. These lipsticks hydrate very well, so you can skip using a balm. Applying the lipstick is easy as its creamy and glides on easily on lips, it doesn't settles down in fine lines. On fair girls it might look more pink, or say berry pink (depends on the lip pigmentation) .

Here's a lip swatch, the top picture is taken in flash, and bottom one without flash in day light.

I'm pretty much happy with the purchase, because there's nothing to complain. The texture, finish, staying power and most importantly pigmentation is very remarkable. Also the quote cited inside every lipstick is a mood lifter (as if lipstick alone was not ). I have one more lipstick from the same range to review, which i hopefully will review in coming week.

Have you tried Benefit Full Finish Lipsticks ?

Godbless !!

Review : Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara

Hi all !!

Today i will be reviewing Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara. Ever since my Lashem's Double Trouble mascara finished up, i was looking forward to get myself a mascara that was perfect for my requirements. I wanted a mascara whose formula was light, jet black in color, and made the lashes stand out, i mean not poker straight, or to much clumped. Buying this mascara was a bit of a gamble i did, cause i've never really been into Lakme products. Read on to know more...

It comes packed inside a carton like this, which has all the details on it.

Claims :-

Complete your look with lots of Eyeconic Curling Mascara. The mascara gives the eyes an intense black finish and comes equipped with a curling brush that helps give curves to your lashes. It is also enriched with D-Panthenol – a moisturizer which keeps lashes soft and smooth. The product makes the eyes look brighter and adds a perfect sparkle to your entire look.

Price : INR 250/-
Quantity : 9ml

Directions :-

Now what i love most about this mascara is, its wand ; its perfectly bent to give that required curl and volume to the lashes. Although i don't know how it fairs with lashes , mine on the other hand have been quite luscious in past 2 months. The formula on the other hand is very very nice, it doesn't clumps the lashes, is very light, doesn't gives a feeling that your lashes are heavy, is black and is easy to work with. The only problem i face is while working on the inner corner ; every time i try to cover the lashes in the very inner corner, i blacken my eyes (so noottttt goooddd !! )

The mascara survives almost whole day ; didn't flake, didn't budge, also it doesn't mentions anywhere on the package that its waterproof, so i kinda ruined my mascara twice like that !! 

Here are the before and after pics, i'm sure you can notice the difference

Its a very good and worth budget friendly mascara !! Does a neat work, makes the lashes stand out, and most importantly doesn't clumps, so that ways it gives a good time to work up on those lashes. I really recommend it for every day use.

Here's me wearing the same mascara in the latest tutorial i did here :-

Have you tried Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara ??

Godbless !!