Tuesday, January 20, 2015

My Favourite Lipbalms


Baby Lips Electro Pop, Chapstick Hot Lips kit, Evolution of Smooth, Favourite Series, Hydrating Lip balms, Lipbalms, Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer, EOS Sweet mint,


I was once in love with these wonderful little things, alas! No more.

De-cluttering my vanity and keeping it brimming only with the ones I intent to use is one of my resolutions for 2015.
I have been collecting and repurchasing Lip balms, all kinds a lot. I do create my suitable versions of homemade lip balms using Beeswax, olive & almond oil too.
I like using clear or tint free balms when indoors so hydrating my lips is my only intent. Some of these tints are good enough to replace the lipsticks.
They all end up lying on the shelves, inadequate of my attention and they expire.

Here are the chosen ones that are easily available:

Nivea Lip care Fruity Shine
Nivea had launched these two flavours in Watermelon & Peach. These are decently pigmented and hydrated adequately. I did not like them much, like I do the pomegranate version.
I seldom use them so I won’t be repurchasing them though Nivea Essential Lip care works wonders for chapped lips sans the greasy lips.


Chapstick Hot Lips Kit Collection 2 in India

Chaptick
I had got these from Feelunique, three different flavours in a tin- Strawberry, Cherry & Green Apple.
The regular version was bought separately. I use these exclusively under lipsticks, as goes the name it fills up the chaps. Even the matte lipsticks look better with this underneath.

Chapstick in India, Chapstick in Cherry, Classic, Green Apple and Strawberry flavours

Maybelline Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Maybelline Lip Blossoms in Pink Blossom and Peach Blossom
I like them when I need a hint of colour. The orange version looks subtle and goes great with my heavy kohled eyes. It hydrates well but the packaging is a steal.
For tinted ones, I like these Lip blossoms both the versions. The Pink ones in both Electro Pop and Blossoms are similar in terms of tint. But boy! These take makeup remover to get off the tint from lips.

Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer with SPF 15
I am sure this one and the next one, will be repurchased till I am bored for eternity. I use this when I’m out in sun, a layer above my lipstick and touch up for hydrated lips.

EOS Lip Sphere in Sweet Mint
I got hold of this back in summer, extreme light hydration and slight tingling (hello! peppermint). A perfect combination for summer, and oh the sp-here!
I got this one from the States and I’m sure I’ll get a new one for this summer.


Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop, Maybelline Lip Bloom, Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer, Chapstick Lip Moisturizer, Nivea Fruity shine watermelon and peach and essential care, EOS Lip balm sweet mint in India

If I had to choose one lip balm from these, I would choose Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer; it’s light, it hydrates and has SPF 15.
In the year 2015, I don’t intent to be trying or buying any more lip balms. Let us not count EOS Lip spheres and Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer in them.

Xo  *.*

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Review: Olay Prox Microdermabrasion + Advanced Cleansing System VS Proactiv Deep Cleansing Brush.



Olay Prox Microdermabrasion + Advanced Cleansing System, Proactiv Deep Cleansing Brush Review India


The truth behind Cleansing brushes that I discovered lately. A usage history runs down in process of this review.

Olay ProX Microdermabrasion + Advanced Cleansing System Usage: For 28 Days
Proactiv Deep Cleansing Brush Usage: For 7 days

I have been wishful of Clarisonic Brush, the maintenance and 'purging' scared me. I have used a manual cleansing brush and some tools in the past. I have been electrified with the results on first usage of Olay ProX, my skin was smoother, softer and glowed on the forehead, nose and cheeks.
Fortunately, I did not break out nor had a ‘purging’ phase.
I clean my makeup with baby wipes and then use the brush with Neutrogena Deep clean. I do not run the brush on my face for more than a minute. I keep counting to 60 with moderate speed.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Speaking of Vanity...


MAC Cosmetics Updated Price in India 2015


I recently redecorated my vanity table, but the makeup extent is deficit!

Until, I have an unfurled stretch. Exclusive of Books.

MAC Lipstick See Sheer, MAC Prolong Wear Concealer NW40, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Price in India

I certainly look like a panda, on days I sleep less. I needed a miraculous Concealer, to hide those bags under my eyes. Brightening the eye area was the last thing on my mind.
I tried NW35 and 40, 35 looked a bit grey-ish under the yellow lights and 40 looked fine. The SA applied Match Master on the top with CC in yellow to set it.

Okay, That looked Flawless. Indoors.
Outdoors. It looked cake-y.


MAC Pro Longwear Concealer Price in India

 

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer ~ 1900 INR
The Concealer is 4-5 shades darker than my skin tone and half a pea sized amount is needed to correct the under eye. A pump, and half of the product is wasted. I tried contouring, but instead  I distorted the foundation underneath, looking 3 shades darker.
I hope to detail it out, very soon. That's enough of deploring for now.

I am wholeheartedly, absolutely in Love with See Sheer. I wanted a soft shade, I could wear everyday. The finish is Lustre.

MAC See Sheer Lipstick, Price in India

MAC See Sheer ( Lustre Finish) ~ 1450 INR
A Grapefruit Pink, as cited by MAC Cosmetics.
It modestly brightens my face and it covers my pigmented lips as well, in a single swipe.
Apply --> Blot --> Re-apply. To keep it intact for more than 6-8 hours.

MAC See Sheer ( Lustre Finish), MAC Lipstick Updated Price in India


MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural ~ 2400 INR

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Price in India


MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural, in Golden Medium matches me like second skin. I have used it to set my foundation, till date. And used once over sunblock, and it looked as if I am not wearing any makeup.
I need to test it under extremes, to conclude my liking for it. I have liked it wearing alone so far, best.
Alrighty! the wondrous side is Oil Control. Just a shiny nose tip, rest all unaffected by the weather/humidity. (I wore Match Master underneath, for reference.)

Also, I got samples of Match Master & Face & Body Foundation.

*.*
Xo

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

My Recent Haul from Sephora US, Coastal Scents & Amazon US and Samples & GWPs

Coastal Scents, HAUL, Marc Jacobs, Naked2, Olay ProX, Ralph Lauren, Sephora, Urban Decay, Yves Saint Laurent,Beauty Blender  In India

 I shopped from the States during Thanksgiving, around last week of November and shipped it to my sister's place.
She landed on 11th and I had this in my hands on 14th. I waited too long. sigh!
I initially decided on no-makeup and had ordered the perfumes, to round off $50 to avail free shipping.
I-gave-in and placed two quick orders of  YSL Rouge Volupte and Josie Maran Argan Oil and other Urban Decay Naked2.
I always, always wanted to have this Palette, I am not a fan Naked3.

YSL was on my list for so long.

YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick in 12 Corail Incandescent in India


I got the sample bags, these are around 32 samples, rest were tried by my sister. I guess that was some perfume, serum and eye cream samples.
The one time trials don't excite me, but some of these are pretty decent.
During Coastal Scentssale, I got around 16 brushes and 5Lbs Shea butter to whip my own body butters this winter.
I regret not ordering the Real Techniques Brushes, but I had had no time to research and order, since I used Indian Credit card which restricted me to use Walmarts/Walgreens or Target.

Perfumes: Raplh Lauren Romance, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Daisy So Fresh Mini

Raplh Lauren Romance, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Daisy So Fresh Mini in India

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine 12 Coral Incandescent

Palettes: Urban Decay Naked 2 and Coastal Scents Revealed 2

Urban Decay Naked 2 and Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion India, Sephora

Coastal Scents Revealed Eyeshadow Palette India

The list of samples is a chaos, I added Pampered Party Prep and Lipstick Sample Bag.
And the rest 3 samples, I got almost the same ones, One time usage: I fizzle to make my mind.

Okay, Long story short. I made up my mind to spend $199 for Clarisonic, alone. But then I had to invest in a cheaper alternative.
Olay ProX was the best bet, I could narrow down. Beauty Blender and Olay ProX was bought from Amazon. ( I'm never purchasing anything from Amazon again since I paid way much for shipping and handling)

Sephora USA Pampered Party Prep and Lipstick Sample Bags Content India. Sephora Gift Sample bags

The only thing, I have used is Olay ProX, and my skin is feeling lot smoother and clearer. That makes a way for Clarisonic.
I am busy till 29th, I'm listing down the samples with their mini reviews soon after.


I'll be posting my recent MAC haul too. I'm mastering the art of forgetting.

Xo

Friday, November 28, 2014

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock

Eventually, everything returned to where it came from...~

I conceded my passion for makeup, in these two years. I learnt afresh, from holding a brush to mastering the techniques.

There is so much needed to be done for now. Gradually, it will happen.
To outline these lines, I would not have been more happier than not doing this.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop, has the focus of attention. This is not a review.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock

I wanted to have these ever since, these were launched in the U.S. So when I spotted these at the counters, I got them sans the second thoughts.
Here are manifold of images.

Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock in India


Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock swatches and review
Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock ingredient list

Here are the Lip swatches:





Where to buy Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock in India

My Verdict: These balms are extremely hydrating and glides on smoothly. If to consider the tint, Oh! Orange! lacks pigmentation while Pink Shock is indubitably pigmented.
My concern lies with the un-eveness of Pink Shock, which hydrates enough and easily transfers.

~ I apply, blot and reapply several times to get a decent amount of hydration and tint, it works for me in this manner.
These stays on for 3-4 hours without eating. Pink Shock would be a great companion for pigmented lips.
For now, I am loving these Electro Pop in terms of Tint, Hydration and Packaging.

Xo