Maybelline BB Stick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Clear Glow Bright Benefit Stick Fawn Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Flawless, radient skin + 12hr shine control + 8 benefits in just 1 step!

1. Mineral clay formula guarantees 12hr shine control.

2. Contains Salicylic acid to manage combination & oily skin.

3. Provides a soft, matte and radiant finish.

4. Sweat-resistant and sebum – resistant formula leaves skin fresh all day.

5. Hides appearance of pores & imperfection.

6. Contains SPF 21/PA+++ that protects skin from sun damage.

7. Instantly evens skin tone.

8. Provides a power-light feel on skin.

Easy to use
Dermatologist Tested
Wont clog pores
Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin
ALLERGY TESTED
SUITABLE FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

Price: Rs.250/- for 10g

How to use: Swipe BB Stick on your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
Blend in an outward direction towards hairline and jawline using quick, short strokes.
Finally, you could also apply a little Kajal and Lip Balm for a great natural look.

Available in 2 shades:

1.Radiance (Fair)

2. Fawn (Medium)

Maybelline BB Stick comes in a swivel twist up packaging with a plastic cap..comes in 2 shades..Radiance for fairer skin tones and Fawn for medium to dark..Fawn is a little darker and yellower for me..Fawn would suit skin tones NC 40 and above..I have not checked out Radiance..so I am not sure how light it is..but I heard its ashy and does not have yellow undertones.

Thats the whole qty

It needs to be swiped around all over the face in 2-3 strokes..nose, forehead, area around the mouth, cheeks, jawline and neck..and blended using fingers in outward direction..either you can use it directly from the stick..or if you have acne prone skin or tend to share makeup, take it on your clean fingers and apply and blend away.

The first time I used this..I did not like it much..2nd day I liked it..3rd day I liked it even more..actually the longer time you wear this you will love it more..coz it keeps the skin matte and shine free..and gives a nice glowy effect and cuts the dullness from the face…plus gives decent coverage..and looks better after a few hours.

It gives medium coverage and covers redness, dark circles, etc well..but acne scars would need concealer above it..keeps the skin matte..mine is combination and I did not feel the need to use a powder or even touch up..coz skin looked the same and shine free..

It has SPF21 and Salicylic acid..so sun protection plus good for acne prone skin..it is so easy to carry anywhere..and use just with your fingers..

Here is it..unblended and blended..

Pros:

1. Gives medium coverage.
2. Easy to use and carry along.
3. Blends easily with fingers..and effortless to use anywhere.
4. Has SPF 21 PA+++
5. Keeps skin shine and oil free for 5-6 hours.
6. Stays all day long..and looks better by the end of the day.
7. Gives a nice glow to the skin and cuts out dullness from the face.
8. Salicylic acid helps heal acne..so good for acne prone skin too.
9. Reduces the appearance of pores.
10. Cost effective at Rs.250/- and 10g is a good qty too..this would last long..unlike the very less qty of the BB cream.

Cons:

1. Accentuates dry patches..dry skin would need a very heavy moisturiser before using this..
2. Radiance is light and Fawn is dark..most of us fall in between..there should have been minimum 4 shades launched in this.

Overall I quite liked this..I only need to use a good moisturiser underneath it..and I would have loved it more, if I had a shade that would have matched correctly..but nonetheless..it does blend in like second skin..but just a little yellower and darker.

I surely recommend this..if you around NC 40-42..this would quite suit you..and if you oily skinned..grab this now..

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 BB Stick? Do you like it ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Globus Launches in Chennai

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Globus Launches in Chennai

Globus recently launched a new outlet in Phoenix Market City, Chennai.


About Globus: Launched in January 1998, Globus is part of the Rajan Raheja group. The company opened its first store at Indore in 1999, followed by the launch of its second store in Chennai (T-Nagar). Soon to follow was another store in Chennai located in Adyar. The flagship store in Mumbai opened on 1st November 2001 followed by a swanky new outlet in New Delhi in South Extension Part-2.


The sixth & seventh stores opened in Bangalore in Koramangala & Richmond Road respectively. The eighth store opened in Ghaziabad at Shipra Mall and was followed by the ninth at Kalaghoda in Mumbai; tenth in Thane and eleventh in Ghaziabad. The twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth stores opened in Kanpur, Ahmedabad and Lucknow respectively.



Recently Globus has opened its Store in Indore, Aurangabad and Chennai and the journey continues…

Globus Chennai Address:

Phoenix Market City
142, Velacheri Main Road
Chennai – 600042

To shop online visit www.globusstores.com

Have you visited Globus in Phoenix Market City, Chennai ?

Chicnova Spring Wishlist and Winner

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Chicnova Spring Wishlist and Winner

With the spring starting..summers here..all your coats and jackets will be out..and fun summery, floral, stripes, patterns..light stuff enters..sheer shirts, maxis, skirts..

Few things on my wishlist from chicnova.com are..

Striped Tank Dress

Crafted with soft-handle cotton-mix fabric. Featuring black-white striped print, scooped neckline, sleeveless style, deep splits to the hem.

Peach Maxi Skirt with Pleats

Crafted from lightweight fabric in a single bold block colour, with all over accordion pleating and fluted hem. Featuring a fitted slim waistband, a maxi cut and a soft lining.

Retro T-shirt with Crochet Lace Panel

This t-shirt has been made from premium cotton rich jersey fabric with a super soft hand feel. The details include: a wide scoop neckline, short length sleeves with crochet lace insert, and cut out details to the back. The t-shirt has been cut with a loose fit.

Denim Cropped Tie Vest

A button-down shirt collar,short sleeves styling,single patch pocket,button placket,and self-tie fastening to the front.Designed in a cropped length.

Color Block Vest Dress

Featuring a premium cotton fabric, scoop neckline with a wide trim, sleeveless styling, high waist with a self tie fastening, concealed zip fastening to the back and contrast colour block skirts. Comes with a flattering style.

So these are my spring picks ? You liked ?

Remember the Chicnova giveaway..it has now ended and time to announce the winner..

So the winner of $30 Coupon from Chicnova is..

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Diana A.

Congrats ! You shall receive a mail soon from Chicnova..

What are your spring picks ??

Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Gloss Raspberry Sorbet Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Gloss 055 Raspberry Sorbet Review, Swatches and Comparision of Raspberry Sorbet and Hooked on Pink

What the Company claims:
SOPHISTICATED shine
LUXURIOUS feel
12 captivating shades

Why You’ll Love It

Fall in love with color, all over again:
• Sophisticated color and shine from pure pigments
• Luxurious feel from nourishing honey nectar
• 12 captivating shades

For Best Results
Use the wand to apply lipgloss starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

I am reviewing the shade Raspberry Sorbet…The other shades available are:

  • Pink Perfection
  • Hooked on Pink
  • Sugared Honey
  • Touch of Toffee
  • Born With It
  • Plum-Tastic
  • Sandstone Shimmer
  • Broadway Bronze
  • Mocha Glaze
  • Cranberry Cocktail
  • Wine all Mine

MRP: Rs.300/- for 6.8ml

It comes in a rectangular slender packaging with slanted applicator. Quite opaque..non sticky..have a nice smell..and stay on well..

Raspberry Sorbet is a frosty raspberry pink…very pretty pink..gives a nice glossy pout.

Here is a comparision of Raspberry Sorbet and Hooked on Pink..

T: Raspberry Sorbet B: Hooked on Pink

Raspberry Sorbet on me..

Pros:
1. These are densely packed colors and are very opaque..so would work well even on pigmented lips.
2. Non sticky.
3. 6.8 ml is a good qty.
4. Slim square packaging which I kind of liked 🙂
5. Various shades from pinks to reds to wines to browns to bronze.
6. Stay for 2-3 hours..decent enough for a gloss.
7. They have a nice sweet smell.
Cons:

1. No peachy or coral shade..more shades should have been in this range.
2. They increased the price from 250 to 300 :/

Overall I love Maybelline Colorsensational lip glosses..these are quite good..and a total value for money..surely recommend these..Totally Toffee is next on my list..

Check out the review of Hooked on Pink HERE

Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes…I like the shade Totally Toffee too..
Have you tried Maybelline Colorsensational Gloss ? Which is your favorite shade ?

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.

Lotus Herbals Women’s Day Celebrations

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Lotus Herbals Women’s Day Celebrations

Hey guys,
Lotus Herbals has come up with an exclusive offer for us this women’s day !! Special discounts on the entire Lotus Herbals Range..

What we need to do..
–           They would be running exclusive Facebook offers for us where we will get exciting discounts on the entire Lotus Herbals Range. 
–          The offer would be available for Women’s Day only
–          All we need to do is to claim the Facebook offer, take the coupon code from our email, add items to the cart on the Lotus Herbals website (www.lotusherbals.com) and enter the code just before making the purchase and enjoy the discount !!

So join their facebook page HERE and take advantage of the discounts 🙂

Check my Lotus Herbals reviews HERE in case you need suggestions on what to buy..I love their sunscreens and use it religiously..much needed as the summers have started..

Do let me know what all you buy..

Importance of Sunscreen

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Importance of Sunscreen
Guest Post
We have time and again read and heard about how important sunscreen is..check this post for the harmful effects of the sun on our skin. It ages the skin unbelievably fast.

Now we cannot be 100% safe and protected..but what we can do is atleast use a good broad spectrum sunscreen.

You may even skip a moisturiser, but never a sunscreen. One should use a sunscreen according to their skin types, like gel based for oily skin or a lotion or a thicker texture for dry skin.

Some believe we do not need a sunscreen when indoors..even though we are indoors there are UVA rays passing through everything though in lesser amounts, be it your PC or laptop screens or tubelights or windows,etc..we should use a SPF 30 sunscreen atleast once a day even though indoors.

Sun blocks and sunscreens are used interchangeably..there is no such thing that can block sun rays..its just a way to market.

And lastly higher SPF does not denote more protection. SPF i.e Sun Protection Factor only denotes the time we can spend exposed to sun. Eg : If a person gets tanned in 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen, SPF 30 would protect him for 30*10=300 minutes and SPF 50 for 50*10=500 minutes, after which he would need to reapply the sunscreen.

So never ever skip a sunscreen..cover up, wear your shades and lather up on the sunscreen before stepping out this summers..

Do you use sunscreen everyday ??

Winners of thboxes Jewelry

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Winners of thboxes Jewelry

As you all the know the thboxes giveaway had long ended..there was a slight delay in announcing the winners..coz I had to check the entries and was unwell..damn this sudden climate change !

Anyways getting onto the winners..if you all remember..here we have 3 winners and the 1st winner gets 3 items of jewelery, 2nd winner gets 2 items and 3rd winner gets one..you can chose anything..but each within $8..

So the winners are…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

1st winner: Rashmi Singh
2nd winner: Verónica Caraça
3rd winner: Sílvia Ávila

Congrats !! Please email me within 48 hours..or else I would need to pick new winners..

For others who joined the giveaway, I have a special 10% discount coupon code for you all..but since all the codes are different, I cannot publish it here..those who are interested can mail me and I would send you the coupon..the coupon is valid till 2nd April and they have Free shipping worldwide..so do check it out..you might like some stuff 🙂

And also do participate in the Chicnova giveaway going on..HERE

Black Lace Dress, Rose Pattern Pearl Earrings from Sammydress.com

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Black Lace Dress, Rose Pattern Pearl Earrings from Sammydress.com

About Sammydress.com: Sammydress is a leading China online wholesale supplier of Wedding Dresses, Special Casual Dresses, Women’s Clothing, Cosplay Costumes, Intimate Lingerie, Men and Women’s Shoes, Wigs, Fashion Jewelry, Bags and Accessories, Home & Living, Men’s clothing, Children’s Toys, Shoes, and many more great items. We aim to provide a wide range of high quality, trendy fashion clothing at factory direct prices along with a professional service to customers all over the world.

They have the best collection of dresses, tops, skirts I have come across on any site..the latest updated trends and amazing designs..

I got this black lace 3/4th sleeve scoop neck dress and silver rose pattern pearl earrings..

I loved this dress at the first sight..is’nt it gorgeous ?

And I did check the size, etc before ordering..but unfortunately its slightly tight and short..or else would have done an OOTD..but nonetheless it looks fab..I do fit into it..but I would love to lose a little weight for this 😉

I liked this earrings in the pic..but the hoops that came are quite bigger..I was expecting smaller delicate ones..I love the rose and pearl though..

I am surely ordering from them again..I love the clothes and jewelery and the reasonable pricing..plus the free shipping they have on many of the things..though I would like them to have more sizes..and the dress in correct size as mentioned..and also I had to pay customs on it 🙁

Have you shopped from Sammydress.com ?

Cosmedic Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30++ Review

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Cosmedic Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30++ Review

What the Company claims: Daily-use facial moisturizer significantly reduces dullness and discoloration while correcting the appearance of marks. Our proprietary Concentrated Hydroxy Complex delivers a potent mix of 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids combined with Natural Moisturising Factors for gentle yet effective results. Broad spectrum SPF 30++ simultaneously prevents further pigmentation from occurring. Free of hydroquinone, steroids, and other irritating demelanizing agents. Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic!

Directions: Apply liberally to face and neck after cleansing daily.

Key Ingredients: Concentrated Hydroxy Complex with 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Natural Moisturising Factors, SPF 30++.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.450/- for 60ml

It comes in a green small rectangular shaped bottle with a white cap..has a pump dispensor..

Its a white colored medium thick lotion..smells like fevicol..takes a little time to absorb..it needs to be blended well..or else leaves a whitish cast..it does moisturise the skin..there are no dry patches..but since mine is combination skin..my T zone gets shiny within an hour..I feel this would suit dry skin more..

This gives a nice dewy finish to the skin..but does not help significantly in correcting marks..

Pros:

1. Moisturises skin really well..I loved using it in winters.
2. Gives a nice dewy finish to the skin.
3. No dry patches.
4. Has SPF 30++
5. Helps a little with spots..but nothing major.
6. Gives some brightness to the skin..there is no dullness like with a heavy moisturiser.
7. Keeps skin hydrated and moist for 6-7 hours.

Cons:

1. Needs to be blended really well..or else gives a whitish cast.
2. Smells like fevicol.
3. Did not help much with correcting spots.
4. Only available online. You can buy it HERE
5. Expensive at Rs.450/-

Overall I like it..but do not love it..it helped moisturise skin in winters..I think it is good for winters or for dry skinned people..It does give some brightness to the skin..but does not do everything it claims..a decent moisturiser.

Rating:

Quality: 3.25/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Maybe..

Have you tried the Cosmedic Lumifast Brightening Lotion ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.