I got my September Lip Monthly bag a few days ago. Let’s see what all I got..
Lip Monthly Bag is a beauty subscription bag where you get 4-5 full sized lip products every month, it can be anything related to lips from lip balm, lipstick, lip butter, lip oil, lip scrub, liquid lipstick. Sometimes they add a pigment or eyeshadow too.
What I got:
J.Cat Wonder Lip Paint- $4.99
Starlooks Lip Crayon- $19
NCLA Nail Stickers- $11
Model’s Co Lip Liner- $20
Total Value: $54.99
MRP: $12.95
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I am loving the colors, both the J.Cat Queen of Hearts Lip Paint and Starlooks lilac crayon are super unique and amazing. The Starlooks crayon shade is pretty similar to Aishwarya Rai Cannes lilac shade 😀 J.Cat is a dupe of OCC Lip tars and I can’t wait to try out this shade. It’s perfect for fall.
Even the Model’s Co. Lip liner is perfect for outlining and defining the lips.
So it’s been quite some time I am playing with a few new launches by MAC Cosmetics. I also created a look with few of their new launches. And here are my thoughts on it..
MAC Modern Twist Kajal Liner
What the Company claims: A kohl-like liner that’s sultry, seductive and a little bit scandalous.The easy-glide formula makes this pencil a one-stroke wonder with a silky, soft texture perfect for rimming the sensitive waterline. Its colour intensity and extreme depth creates a look with unparalleled impact. The long-wearing, waterproof formula locks in your look for hours.
Features an extremely soft, gliding, creamy formula
Features excellent and even colour payoff
Features a high-coverage formula
Long-wearing, ten hours
Smudge-resistant
Transfer-resistant
Waterproof
Ophthalmologist tested
Safe for contact lens wearers
Usage: Apply to lid directly (can also be used in the waterline). Once twisted up, this product will not twist back down.
MRP: Rs.990
Shades Available: 13
I have the shade New Marine which is a cool toned emerald green with a pearly finish. The Modern Twist Kajal glides on pretty smooth and do not tug or pull. These are super pigmented and with two swipes would give a perfect, opaque line. These are water proof as well as smudge proof but need a good makeup remover to take it off. On the upper lashline, they stay put almost whole day, however on the waterline, they do fade away after 6-7 hours which is still pretty good.
They retract only one way, so be careful and do not retract the entire pencil. As we are used to two way retracting pencils, this is a disadvantage as one has to be extra cautious or the entire pencil will go waste.
They have a beautiful n*de shade called ‘Nothing On’ which is a perfect nude for the waterline. I am eyeing that one.
Overall I would say these are definitely worth a try.
MAC Versicolour Stain
What the Company claims: A liquid lip colour that’s the ultimate fusion of gloss and stain. The ultimate fusion of gloss + stain in one fluid formula that melts onto lips for a full-on glassy shine that lasts and lasts and lasts. Infused with emollient oils, its creamy, lightweight texture stays bright, lustrous and so comfortable without ever cracking or peeling. Like an energy shot for your lips, a range of resilient hues live long into the day (and night).
Long-wearing, eight hours
Shine wears for eight hours
Provides stay-true colour
Features a comfortable formula
Features a jelly-like texture
Provides a super-glossy shine
Dermatologist tested
Usage: Apply directly to lips with doe foot applicator. As with many lip stains, lips might feel slightly dry over time. If desired, prep lips with a lightweight lip balm or our Prep + Prime Lip. Product not recommended for use on overly dry or sensitive lips. For optimal lip definition, use with Lip Pencil or Pro Longwear Lip Pencil.
MRP: Rs.1800 for 8.5ml
Shades Available: 16
As rightly described, Veriscolour Stain is a mix of lip gloss and lip stain. It looks and feels like a lip gloss and is pigmented and long staying like a lip stain. It comes with a doe foot applicator. The packaging is basic black with transparent see through part in between to identify the colour.
It is jelly like in texture and goes on like a lip gloss. The only disadvantage is that it might smear and smudge since it is very pigmented and liquidy/runny. I love the pigmentation and staying power, although doesn’t stay 8 hours, but stays a decent 4-4.5 hours on me. It is not transfer proof though, so will fade away with a full meal, it leaves behind a pretty stain.
These are slightly expensive at Rs.1800 but it’s an innovative product. If you like lip glosses and prefer them to be more pigmented and long staying which leave a nice stain behind, you will love this.
I have the shade Preserving Passion which is a nice, deep wine berry colour.
MAC Zac Posen Collection
I have the Haute Contour from the MAC Zac Posen Collection which is a powder blush-bronzer duo. The packaging is very sturdy and it comes with a nice mirror.
What the Company claims: A powder blush duo to achieve the sculpted look seen in Zac Posen’s runway shows.
MRP: Rs. 2800 for 10g
The bronzer is medium brown with warm orange-yellow undertones and the blush is a medium coral pink with gold shimmer. I don’t have much to say about this, there is no pigmentation in the product. You have to go over at least 6-7 times for some colour to show up on your skin. The bronzer is still better but the blush gives no colour sadly. Disappointed with this, do not recommend.
MAC Flamingo Park Collection
I have a lipstick and a cremesheen glass from this collection.
MRP: Rs.1450 for lipstick and Rs.1650 for cremesheen glass
The lipstick in Flocking Fabulous is a bright coral red and is a mix of cremesheen + pearl finish and Such Sweeties is a pastel baby pink. There are 9 other lipsticks in this collection and 5 cremesheen glass.
The lipstick is bright and pigmented, goes on smooth and is very comfortable on the lips. It has a glossy finish but the glossiness settles down after some time. It stays put for a decent 4-5 hours without meal. The cremesheen glass is completely non sticky and very smooth to apply. It is not that pigmented and needs a base like a lipliner or lipstick below. I used it as it is and it doesn’t look very flattering as it does not cover pigmented lips.
I had used this lipglass in my blue smokey eyes tutorial HERE
It has a doe foot wand and a nice, warm vanilla smell.
Absolutely love the lipstick, the cremesheen glass is pretty nice but with a base colour.
L-R: Preserving Passion, New Marin, Haute Contour, Flocking Fabulous, Such Sweeties
Here I have used the Modern Twist Kajal in New Marine, I went for the half and half eyeliner look with half being green and half black, and also used it on the waterline. I have also used Haute Contour which is not much visible coz of the pigmentation and the Preserving Passion Stain.
Excuse my under eyes, I should have used an orange corrector, but I was in a hurry that day as had to leave for an event.
Overall I would definitely recommend the Modern Twist Kajal and Versicolour Stains. Also if you can get your hands on Flocking Fabulous, some lipsticks and cremesheen glass shades are ‘fabulous’ 😀
Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Creams Review, Swatches
By Devika
Hi guys,
Hope you all are doing great! So today I am going to be reviewing yet another beautiful matte and super affordable Miss Claire Soft Matte lip cream. This season happens to be the season of liquid lipsticks with Indian market overflowing with their sudden arrival ranging from high end brands like Kylie, Sleek Matte Me, Colourpop, Stila, Incolor to Chambor, Colorbar, Aerezia, NYX. Though many of these are still unavailable online, new trend of Instagram stores selling these, has solved the problem somehow .Through these stores I got to know of these Miss Claire ones and when I heard of their price, (Greedy Me), I immediately ordered 6 of them (haven’t owned these many shades of same brand ever). Ordering and delivery was completely hassle-free, thankfully!!!! Miss Claire range is a super affordable dupe for the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream.
Product details – It’s not lipstick nor is it gloss. It’s like nothing that you have experienced before. It’s lipstick that goes on smoothly but looks matte.
Price and availability: No price tag mentioned and varies from the place you are buying from…150 to 300! Depends whether you are buying from instastore or directly from shops. I got mine for 180 INR from instastore (comment below if you wanna know the name of shop).
Ingredients:
Shelf life: 12 months from date of opening
Total weight of product 6.5g
My experience
Packaging: These soft matte slip creams comes in transparent plastic tube bottle with the black screw cap with a wand applicator attached which picks up just the right amount of product and aids in even coverage on lips. The bottle is quite lightweight and easy to carry around. The shades are numbered (and not named) which is written below but one can easily identify the shades from transparent bottle. For the price they come in the packaging is quiet decent and I love it.
Shades – The Miss Claire lip creams come in many shades ranging from Nudes to Pinks to Red. There are 18 shades available. From these I own no. 05, 07, 08, 12, 16A, 17A. No names, just number coded but it isn’t an issue for me as the tubes are transparent.
In detail review of each shade:
Shade 05: This is a coral pink with a peach undertone. Perfect for summer evenings. This shade is a very flattering for fair skin tones but would look washed out on medium to dark skin.
Shade 07: It is a hot pink, bright, more like a fuchsia pink. Nude eyes with this shade is all that’s needed. Would look great across all skin tones.
Shade 08: This is my absolute favorite. It’s a shade darker than no.05 and thus will suit medium skin toned girls too! This is my go-to everyday color.
Shade 12: My 2nd favorite from these, this shade is vibrant magenta and darker variant of shade no. 07 but with purple undertone to it. This would suit all kinds of Indian skin tones. The face looks brightened up on wearing this shade. It’s suitable for both day and night wear.
Shade I6A: Again a bright summer shade, pink with orange undertone to it. Darker than 05 but lighter then 08.This shade I consider as repetitive in my Miss Claire collection though.
Shade 17A: This is the perfect peach color that would suit fair skinned girls.
Texture / Formula – The texture is so creamy & light. It’s easy to use formula applies as a smooth cream on lips which dries to a matte finish in about 2 minutes. Once dried, it comfortably sits throughout the day. It is nontransferable, tends to fade from center of lips only after heavy oily meals; survives light meals though. These doesn’t settle into fine lines at all. Despite being matte these didn’t dry up my lips at all, but prior exfoliation and moisturizing is must. The formula & texture of these is very similar to the NYX Matt lip creams. It smells of vanilla but not at all overpowering. I love the smell!
Pigmentation- The pigmentation is opaque, medium coverage and it’s buildable. You don’t need multiple swipes to get true color, nor is it so badly pigmented that you can’t correct a mistake. In comparison to NYX ones, the NYX lip creams are a little more pigmented than these. The lighter shades of Miss Claire are less pigmented than the deeper ones, but a second swipe sorts you out & shows the color. You may also apply lip liner of similar color underneath to make the lip cream long lasting. It does not bleed at all.
Staying Power – This lipstick gives you great color for around 5- 6hrs. It sustains light meals but loses color from center of lips following a heavy oily meal. A touch up can fix that easily though. They fade away evenly without being patchy. Impressive staying power! It doesn’t stain the lips post removal and can easily be removed with oil based makeup remover.
Pros:
1) Extremely inexpensive (reason I picked up these many shades)
2) Ease of application
3) Decent sleek packaging, similar to the NYX ones
4) The color does not smudge for 3-4 hours minimum
5) Extremely light weight and travel friendly
6) Efficient applicator for precise application.
7) A variety of shades available to choose from
8) Creamy texture that settles down with a nice matte finish.
9) Doesn’t make the lips uncomfortable with dry matte texture.
10) Non-transferable and doesn’t settles into fine lines.
11) Good pigmentation with just 2 swipes.
12) Long lasting on the lips for 5-6 hours without touch ups.
13) No weird smell
14) All ingredients listed
15) Cruelty free
16) Paraben free
Cons:
1) No testers available
2) Not available online and in most cosmetics stores
3) Requires prior prepping (exfoliation plus moisturisation) of lips.
Overall, I just loved the texture, the color range and the price they come in, is like a total steal. One can never ever go wrong with these lip creams. They did a lot more than what I expected them. I totally recommend these to all as in this price range you can’t expect more!!
Rating 4.8/5
Will I Repurchase – Absolutely yes!!
Editor’s Note: Fabulous review and pictures Devika, I was eyeing these since long. I know they are available at Beauty Center, but I always get lazy to go there, I am definitely getting 12 and 17A.
Have you tried the Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Creams yet?
Essence XXXL Long-Lasting Lip Gloss Matt Effect Velvet Rose Review, Swatches
By Ishleen
Hello girlies!
Starting this post with a quick question! Apart from the conventional Indian market brands, have you tried any German based brands, and if yes, were there any that you fell madly, deeply, strongly in love with? Well, if someone asked me this, I would scream at the top of my lungs that I am heads-over-heel sin love with Essence! And I am so thankful to Indian markets for having accepted this cute little brand so warmly and making it available for us Indian makeup addicts! I mean they are so affordable, such good quality and have such a vast range of products that you just cannot ignore it!
So today I am reviewing one of my most beloved lip creams from the house of Essence!
Product Description: Essence describes this gorgeous artefact in the following expression. “Matt=a must! If you love this lip trend, the velvety-matt, long-lasting lip glosses are ideal for you! The light, mousse-like texture lasts on your lips for several hours without drying them out. Particularly easy to apply, thanks to the flat applicator.”
And man, oh man! Did they exaggerate even once while writing their product claims? I am afraid, not! Ok, agreed that the lip creams do not give the matte effect that the claim talks about, but apart from that—the product is a treat to have!
The lip creams come in nice long cylindrical tube like packaging which are made of see-through material which makes the shade selection a breeze if you have more than a single shade form the line! Nothing too fancy about the packaging, tbh! Just a regular lip gloss kind of packaging but the fragrance of the product—oh god! I cannot even begin to start praising the sweet vanilla-ish fragrance that this lip cream has! I mean, for 279 bucks you get 4.5 ml of heavenly scented goodness! Trust me I’ll purchase it again and again for the fragrance alone! It is such a mood up lifter, truly!
Shade!
I prefer my lip products very subtle and under stated, and did this particular shade did not let me down even once! On first look (and application) it seemed a bit too light for me and most warm Indian skin tones, but the shade is so workable and can be used as a top-up shade for nude lipsticks which can make the lips look all the more plump and luscious kind of soft! To be honest, the shade is a pale pink with warm undertones and can be used as a perfect nude for lighter skin tones—but for women of colour it can be worked up to lighten your blood lipsticks or to intensify a nude shade!
Texture and Finish of the lip cream!
If you have ever known a soft-matte finish lip cream which is so velvety to apply and feels as if it was whipped up especially to make your lips look luscious—you know what exactly XXXL Long Lasting feels on the lips! The texture literally feels velvety and has a whipped up, almost airy-light-weight formula! One let down to this lip product is that it is not matte—not at all matte! Ok, I can give it a pass by calling soft-matte, almost velvety finish but matte? Not really!
Pigmentation, Coverage and Staying Power!
Not the most pigmented of the lot, but the lip cream is sort of medium coverage! The good point is that it is totally buildable, so there are chances that pigmented lips can give this a try! Though I would recommend using a deep nude lip liner or any lipstick underneath to make the shade work for deeper Indian skin tones!
Staying Power!
To be honest, the lack of mattifying effect, it does transfer very easily so it does not stay put for a very long time! But it can easily get through 3-4 hours with light snacks and drinking (with straw, of course)! The best part is that it fades very evenly, and does not crumble or get accumulated in the corners of the mouth! So this is a win-win! <3
Pros:
Creamy, air-whipped texture
Velvety matte finish
Medium coverage
Stays for 3-4 hours
Makes the lips look lusciously soft and plump
Nice packaging and flat applicator
Cons:
Not the most pigmented
A little pale for Indian skin tones
Rating: 4.8/5
Would I recommend: Definitely yes! If not this particular shade then at least try some other one, but definitely do! The texture and quality is really amazing!
Editor’s Note: I have this one in the shade ‘Silky Red’ and love it, although would have loved better staying power coz I have tried numerous matte lip creams with better staying power later, but for the price it’s really nice. Well reviewed Ishleen 🙂
Have you tried the Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lip Gloss yet?
Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain Mauve Dusk Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Revolutionary unique No-Transfer Lip stain formula glides on flawlessly and delivers impressively long-lasting, velvety color that will not transfer and stay all day long.
The weightlessness of the formula will provide you with all-day comfort – wear lip makeup and a flawless look.
Features and Benefits:
No -Transfer liquid lip stain
Weightless on application
Long Lasting
Matte finish with creamy application
Enriched with Vitamin E providing antioxidant properties
Color does not bleed on lips
Preservative free
Shades Available: 8
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.900/- for 6.5ml
To start with the packaging, I love the silver steel gloss like tube but it is see through in the middle where brand name goes and you can see the shade from the see through.
The doe foot applicator is perfect for application, even on the sharp edges and for defining the cupid’s bow. It is thick, pigmented cream in texture but settles within a minute to smudge proof, matte color.
I love the fact that it is comfortable on the lips and not at all drying. I have dry lips and I have a tough time with matte lipsticks usually, but this by far has been the most comfortable matte lip stain for me.
The pigmentation is so amazing that I just need to take the product out once to cover the lips completely. I never have dipped the applicator again for more product and I feel this 6.5 ml tube would last me really, really long.
Coming to the main part for me, the staying power. It stays whole day and survives meals, tea, coffee, everything. It fades a bit by the end of the day but doesn’t budge. Also it comes off easily with a makeup remover.
L- Just Applied, R- Matte within a minute
I have the shade ‘Mauve Dusk’ which is a beautiful mauve dusky rose pink, it looks more pinker in sunlight and more mauve indoors/dim light as you can see in both the pics below. I absolutely adore this shade and have been wearing this quite often since the time I got this.
Here it is on me..
It is definitely on the expensive side, but I would say the quantity is 6.5ml which is more than the usual 4ml in such matte lip creams/tints. I would have preferred less quantity and less price, which would have made it more economical.
But quality wise, it is just amazing! I highly recommend it!
I just wanted to add something here, I have seen mixed reviews of this lip stain and 2-3 bloggers found it very drying. I am not sure if the formulation is different for different shades, but try it before buying coz Rs.900/- is a lot to invest before trying.
Rating:
Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes!
Have you tried the new Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain yet?
Mastering the classic cat eye comes easy with Revlon’s latest innovation in longwear color. Introducing new RevlonColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner, an all-day liquid liner with an ultra-fine tip
that delivers intensely pigmented color for the ultimate skinny liner look.
The 0.1 mm applicator tip of ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner provides mistake-proof control allowing you to apply bold, even color with a master hand. Three intensely pigmented shades
enhance eyes with sleek, precise lines for a look that lasts all day.
SHADES: Black Out, Green Spark, Electric Blue
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: Rs 725
Faces Ultime Pro Lip Creme
FACES Cosmetics launches a revolutionary product in the ULTIME PRO range- LIP CRÈME.
Inspired by colors of mesmerizing cocktails, FACES ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME gives you the color intensity of the lipstick and luster of a gloss. ULTIME PRO LIP CRÈME is an absolutely super soft, smooth and moisturizing lip-gloss that promises one stroke hi shine coverage. Infused with maximum staining pigments the formula gives fully opaque, transfer, bleed & feather resistant lip color that stays put for long hours.
This non-sticky LIP CREME comes with a doe-foot sponge applicator which picks up the right quantity of the product and helps in achieving absolute coverage. It glides effortlessly on the lips and the super light texture gives you lip smacking comfort!!
The bold pigmentation is featured in a variety of high impact shades inspired by the Cocktail flavors. From a wild flirty Fuchsia Sparkler and luscious rouge Bloody Mary to a refreshing juicy Hawaiin Orange intensify your look with the UTLIME PRO LIP CRÈME in any of the vivid cocktail color and cast a magic spell!
How to Use: Wear it alone or over the lipstick to create the look of fuller more voluptuous lips.
Step Out In Style with the All New Pantene Pro-Vitamin Oil
Get the 24 – hour nourishment of the
non-sticky hair oil inspite of staying outdoors!
v The new Pantene Pro-Vitamin Hair Oil instilled
with an almond oil formula which gives your hair 24-hour nourishment
v Its non-sticky nourishing quality infuses the hair with strength and prevents hair fall
Gone are the days when one would refrain from stepping out of the house with the fright of embarrassment caused by oily hair. Pantene, for the first, launches a Pro-Vitamin Hair Oil instilled with an almond oil formula which gives your hair 24-hour nourishment, infusing it with strength and thereby, preventing hair fall. More importantly, its an amalgamation of completely non-sticky and nourishing qualities, making it an ideal oil meant for outdoors – almost like a fashion accessory, you’d love to flaunt without any embarrassment! Apart from the wide gamut of benefits it lends your hair with, the oil is a perfect accomplice for styling, strengthening, nourishing and reaping the benefits of the advanced Pro-V almond oil formula all at the same time.
“Pantene’s Pro-V Hair Oil is not just any ordinary oil that you apply, but one that enhances your look and ups your fashion quotient; Oil that you can step out with because it’s stickiness is barely noticeable,” says face of Pantene, Shilpa Shetty.
The key behind the efficacy of all Pantene products lies in Pro-Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Panthenol, which has remarkable qualities to improve and maintain healthy hair, its strength and elasticity. Studies have revealed that Pro-Vitamins penetrate deep into the cortex of each hair strand. The two ingredients that make-up Pantene’s Pro-Vitamin complex – Panthenol and Panthenyl Ethyl Ether – are carefully coupled in the formulation to restore health and shine from within.
Explains Pantene Hair Expert Coleen Khan, “I personally am of the opinion that oiling is extremely beneficial for your hair but I have seen many girls refrain from oiling due to the stickiness. Almond oil in particular has exceptional benefits! Being a rich source of magnesium it works wonders in preventing hair fall. What’s more, Pantene’s Pro-V oil promises to nourish your hair and prevent the stickiness altogether!”
What the Company claims: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain promise the shine of a gloss, moisture of a balm, long wear of a stain, and the opaque coverage of a lipstick.It is a glamorous gloss that contains Vitamin E and Aloe extract that pampers your lips, making it soft and smooth all day. It also gives a non-sticky feeling and easily glides on your lips to a creamy and glossy finish.
Drenches lips in glossy wet color
Ultra-light creamy lipstain with Vitamin E and Aloe
88% of women felt lips were instantly moisturized without stickiness
Shades Available: 8
Parisian Passion
India Intrigue
Barcelona Nights
Shanghai Sizzle
Milan Moment
Miami Fever
Rio Rush
New York Scene
MRP: Rs.675/- for 8ml
To Start with, let me tell you these are not stains, I am not sure why they are named as stains :/ These are more like a pigmented liquid lip balm or a lip lacquer to be precise.
I like the rectangular packaging and the colors outside according to the shades like red or pink. Also the country names, loved them!
The applicator is slanted and small but perfect for application. Its very runny in texture as you can see here in the swatch, so be careful when applying. It gives a wet, glossy, opaque color. Its completely non sticky and very light weight.
I absolutely loved the pigmentation! These are like so pigmented, the most in the lip lacquer category I would say. These stay for around 3 hours without eating or drinking, but if you eat, it would vanish completely 😀 It does not leave any stain. But lips are moisturized and you do not feel the need of a lip balm even in these winters, when using this. They fade away gradually and evenly.
They do get on the teeth though, even after wiping off the excess with your finger in between lips, you would need to do it 2-3 times,since these tend to run on the lips :/ Maybe since its a deeper color.
Shanghai Sizzle is a true warm red, not very bright or in your face. A subtle, wearable orange red.
T- Heavy Swatch, B- Lightly Spread
Here is it on me..
Overall, I would say these are like nice pigmented lip gloss/lip lacquer. Would not call them a lip stain. These are pigmented and glossy, stay for around 3 hours and very very light on the lips. Lips remain moisturized too. At 675 bucks, these are slightly expensive but 8ml is a good quantity. I would love to try Parisian Passion and India Intrigue.
Rating: 3.75/5
Have you tried the New Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain ? Which shade interests you the most ?
Luxola.com which is the one of the best online shopping sites of South East Asia based out of Singapore, now ships to India. Luxola stocks Sleek MakeUP, Sigma Beauty,Real Techniques and a ton of other brands.
About Luxola.com: Luxola was born in mid-2011.Achieving the overwhelming support of both consumers and investors, Luxola has very quickly grown into becoming the #1 destination for beauty in Southeast Asia, serving customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, Brunei, and the United Arab Emirates.Bringing the best brands from around the world to one accessible platform, and ensuring that every product is 100% authentic. Today, Luxola works with over 200 of the worlds’ leading brands and carry over 4,000 products.
100% AUTHENTICITY – EXTENSIVE BRAND SELECTION – SWIFT DELIVERY TO YOUR DOORSTEP
They have free shipping for orders above Rs.2300/– for India, and below that, there is a shipping charge of Rs.950/- which is definitely a little high. Each country has a different limit. Also a few items are priced a little higher than the price in dollars or pounds, especially the Sleek MakeUP items.
If you are based out of Singapore, you also have the option of “Self Collection” to pick up your items directly from the warehouse, and not pay any shipping charges.
They have recently added the famous Australian brand Mirenesse Cosmetics and also started shipping to India now 😀
I got a few Mirenesse products for review. Lets take a look..
Mirenesse Secret Weapon 24 Hr Supreme Mascara (Beauty Award Winner) (MRP: Rs.2400/-)- Make magic happen! Instantly create super long full lashes and transform your world like never before. All you’ve ever wanted from a mascara is here with the new leader of the next generation of mascaras; our Secret Weapon Supreme 24Hr Mascara!
Mirenesse Collagen Cushion Compact Airbrush Liquid Powder in the shade Vienna (MRP: Rs.3840/-)- This brightening skincare in a compact utilizes liquid to powder technology, to fill in fine lines with a long lasting buildable coverage. Long wearing and humidity resistant, it provides deep moisture and protects your skin against environmental aggressors, it’s guaranteed to provide exceptional results.
Mirenesse Lip Bomb Glossy Lip Lacquer Stain (Beauty Award Winner) in shade #35 (MRP: Rs.1870/-)- A Revolutionary colour that combines gloss, stain and lacquer all in one! Lip Bomb drenches your lips for a juicy high impact colour that’s feather-light and super-moist with a velvety finish. Power packed with non-smearing pigment that lasts and lasts, the colours may be mixed easily to create countless intense or nude looks depending on your fashion mood! Infused with a breath refreshing mint taste, Lip Perfecting Spheres and caring vitamins to nourish lips.
Mirenesse Studio Magic Face Blur Powder (MRP: Rs.1680/-)- New professional-quality, translucent finishing powder with Soft Blur technology. The smooth texture leaves skin looking as if it’s been airbrushed. Seals foundation, concealers or even just primers to create a softer-looking skin.
Mirenesse iCurl Twin Heated Eyelash Curler (Beauty Award Winner) (MRP: Rs.2400/-)- This innovative twin heated pad eyelash curler with an easy slide up system for all day and night tight curls to transform them from stick straight to sexy curls lifted at the base for a youthful open eye!
This is the first heated eyelash curler I would be trying, would update you guys about it 🙂
I also got the Dr. Jart Bring Back Bounce Blemish Balm sample along with the products.
I would be reviewing them individually too, do let me know if you want any particular review first.
Overall,I would say if you have been planning to buy Sigma or Real Techniques brushes or the Sleek MakeUP Palettes and blushes, now you easily can. And when ordering 2-3 items or combining it with a friend, you can easily avail Free Shipping. Definitely recommend it.
I got my stuff within 6-7 days and it was all neatly packed with no breakage, nor any customs issues 😀
Here is an exclusive promo code for you guys ‘LX-BHUMIKA‘. You can enter it at checkout to get 20% Off storewide on your first order.The code is valid till 11th November.
*Please note that the discount is on select products but storewide (includes all brands except 2-3 non-discountable ones).
Have you checked out Luxola.com ? What brands are you eyeing ?
What the Company claims: Long lasting, highly pigmented Lip Liquid with intense matte colour finish. Glides on as liquid and dries to an intense matte colour. Neither a lipstick or a gloss, visit our Artist Tips tab to discover how to apply.
MRP: £18.50 for 4ml / 0.14 FL OZ (Approx Rs.1875/-)
Tips: It is a long lasting, highly pigmented Lip Liquid with intense colour finish. Provides a comfortable matte finish, and provides continuous wear without flaking or dryness. Remove excess product from the applicator and apply a thin layer onto clean moisturised lips. Let it dry for 60 seconds before blotting your lips together, apply a second thin layer again leaving 60 seconds to dry.
Key Benefits:
1. Contains moisturising vitamin E.
2. Long lasting and highly pigmented.
Application: Apply directly or with an Illamasqua brush.
Try the Exotic with our innovative formula in vivid orange. Surrender to our innovative formula in warm peach.
So the new Matte Lip Liquid launched by Illamasqua is nothing but a matte liquid lipstick..on the lines of Lime Crime Velvetines, Sleek MakeUP Matte Me, etc..
It comes in a normal long slender tube packaging..just like the Illamasqua gloss..and has a brush applicator interestingly.
Exotic is indeed a bright vivid orange as described.Surrender is a super pale peach (not at all meant for our skin tones, totally washes out..I think it would suit NC 15-20 more with strong smokey eyes.) And there is one shade in this range Forbidden which is a bright lavender pink.
In the tips, they mention to apply a thin layer, wait for 60 seconds, blot and then apply a second thin layer. That is the technique one needs to follow ! If you try to apply much in one shot or feel like covering one area opaque first, it might not work.
It is super pigmented..and in 2 thin layers, once dry, you get the perfect opaque color ! And once set, it does not budge at all..unless you eat something oily or greasy which makes it slip. And let me tell you, it needs exfoliated lips and still it will end up settling in your lip lines..and gives a completely matte look. But, it does not feel that your lips are parched or dry, gives some hydration too, at the same time. And you need a good makeup remover to remove it completely.
T- Exotic, B- Surrender
How I use it: I do not wear Surrender much for obvious reasons..totally washes me out. Exotic how I wear is, I apply a thin single layer. Let it dry and follow up with a lighter, warmer orangey or coral lipstick/lipgloss. Though I do not get that matte look, but the color stays for a long long time..and also makes it more wearable for me. Plus does not emphasize my fine lines too..so I get the color + staying power + no fine lines !
When compared with the Sleek MakeUP Matte Me (which I have in Rioja Red), these stay on longer, but formula wise I prefer Matte Me coz they are not gloopy.
Pros:
1. Is completely matte but lips still feel hydrated.
2. Quite pigmented..gives an opaque coverage.
3. Does not budge once set..stays put whole day.
4. Colors are quite unique..and not something you will find a dupe of, easily.
5. Can be layered with another lipstick/lip gloss.
6. With the qty you require with this, 4 ml is going to last forever.
Cons:
1. Needs exfoliated lips, but does accentuate fine lines.
2. Layering gets gloopy at times..you need to remove the whole thing and apply it afresh,if wearing for a longer duration.
3. Expensive and available online only.
Overall, I would say, if you are someone who loves matte lips, you are going to love this ! Its a must have for them. I am not a fan of matte lips..but I do like long staying and comfortable lipsticks. I love Exotic and love layering it with different oranges/corals I have..gives me a new color every time..and stays for a long time too. Definitely recommended for matte lip lovers. I would loved a bright red, bright fuchsia, etc to in this range 😀
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Color Eve, Pretty Woman Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: The next generation lip colour, that combines the texture & shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. Delivering a lasting colour with a subtle glossy shine. The unique formula comprised of 30% water and 60% oil provides an exceptionally high level of moisture, allowing for 6hr hydration. Concentrated soluble colour pigments create a subtle wet look with a weightless feeling on lips.
MRP: Rs.499/- for 6ml
Shades Available:
Eve
Milady
Faye
Juliette
Pretty Woman
Lolita
Bella
Ingredients:
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse come in this beautiful sleek gold packaging with L’oreal Paris on one side..and a see through in between to see the shade..if you have more than one of these..so no confusion there.
These look like a gloss but are more of a stain..are pretty pigmented..and once set on the lips..these do not budge..the glossiness wears off after 1-2 hours..and these stay for 3-4 hours leaving behind a deep stain which stays like much longer..and needs to be removed with a makeup remover.
They have a doe foot applicator…and its quite easy to use..only issue is..they have a little weird smell..and the lighter shades like Pretty Woman would not cover pigmented lips and stay for a lesser time..
L’oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Colors are supposedly YSL Glossy Stain Dupes ! I have not tried YSL ones, so cannot compare..if any of you have tried both..please share the differences you notice, if any.
605 Eve is a fuchsia pink with fine silver shimmer..brightens face instantly.
900 Pretty Woman is a rosy milkybrown..an MLBB shade.
Here are the lip colors on me..
Pretty WomanEve
Pros:
1. Pretty packaging.
2. Economical.
3. Pretty pigmented and stay for 3-4 hours and stain much longer.
4. Has an easy to use doe foot applicator.
5. Feels quite light on lips.
6. Available in 7 pretty wearable shades.
Cons:
1. Have a weird smell.
2. Lighter colors might not show up on pigmented lips and stay a little lesser time.
Overall, I love these..the idea of a gloss cum stain..it being so light weight, pigmented and long staying..they do what they claim..and are economically priced too for a quantity of 6ml..both these shades are wearable and nice..I like the shades Lolita and Juliette too.
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 Shine Caresse Lip Colors ? Your favorite shade ?
