Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again : May be..
Have you tried the L’oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Art Stickers ?
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again : May be..
Have you tried the L’oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Art Stickers ?
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.
Massage into clean, wet hair after using Botanical Shine Shampoo. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse. For an extra boost, leave for up to 30 minutes before rinsing.
Naturally active ingredients include red algae to help enhance the hair’s natural barrier, cotton extract to improve smoothness and sumac wax to smooth and tame even the most unmanageable hair, plus apple and orange extracts to boost shine.
MRP: £14 for 150ml (Approx Rs.1250/-)
Ingredients: Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Calodendrum capense (yangu) seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Vitellaria paradoxa (shea butter), Rhus succedanea (sumac) fruit wax, Parfum (fragrance), Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii (red algae) extract, Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Crambe maritima (blue seakale) leaf extract, Gossypium herbaceum (cotton) flower extract, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Cetrimonium chloride, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Linalool, Benzoic acid, Phytantriol, Maris aqua (sea water), Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Fructose, Glucose, Inositol, Sucrose, Trehalose, Isomaltulose, Trehalulose, Citric acid, Sodium citrate.
Now this though mentioned as treatment works both as a conditioner or a deep conditioner..
I have been using this from last year..I use this around once or twice a month depending on if I need it..I try to keep it a little longer than the normal conditioner..but have not kept it 30 minutes though..
It comes in long white tube packaging..and is normal thick conditioner like in texture..has a strong red algae smell though..
It definitely helps in controlling frizz..and gives hair a nice sheen and softness..but for me it also weighed down my hair..even if I reduced the qty..it still weighed down a little..or perhaps it is meant to give a straighter sleeker look..
Pros:
1. Softens and smoothens the hair.
2. Helps in controlling frizz.
3. Has an amazing ingredient list.
4. Paraben free and cruelty free.
5. Deep conditions hair amazingly well.
6. Gives a straighter,sleeker look.
7. Leaves hair shiny.
Cons:
1. Weighs down my hair.
2. I do not like the smell at all..red algae smell is the strongest here and I detest it.
3. Expensive.
4. Not available here. You can buy it HERE
Overall I quite love this conditioner..and the amazing ingredients it has..and the effect it gives to the hair..softer, smoother, frizz free hair..if you hair is more dry or curly, you did love it more..surely recommended.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again : Yes
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Have you tried the Liz Earle Botanical Shine Treatment ??
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Whether your goal is to lengthen, darken, volumize, define, or generally super-size your lashes, this expert advice will improve your batting average.
Time to Lash Out
Mascara has been a cosmetics staple since the ancient Egyptians stained their lashes with kohl about 6,000 years ago. Now a tube of Maybelline’s iconic Great Lash mascara is sold about once every second somewhere in the world.
When it comes to immediate cosmetic results, mascara is hard to beat. “It’s the quickest way to frame your eyes and give them instant definition,” says Carmindy, makeup host of What Not to Wear.
Perhaps because we expect so much from a humble tube of pigment, we experience a range of frustrations with mascara to this day — clumping, flaking, and smearing. “It takes a lot of trial and error to find the best mascara for you,” says Ricky Wilson, a celebrity makeup artist for Dior. “Women sometimes forget that the lashes are their own hair and just end up buying a mascara based on a commercial or what their friend uses.”
Read on to find out how makeup artists and cosmetics chemists avoid and address mascara mishaps. Plus, learn which formulas they say are the best for you.
Clumping
Does your mascara transform you into Tammy Faye Baker? To address clumping, Ni’Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist and vice president of research and innovation at Englewood Lab, in New Jersey, recommends blotting the brush on a clean tissue to remove excess pigment that can be deposited in clumps.
Also, check the product label. “Mascaras with a high wax content will smear easier and can be prone to more clumping than mascaras with more gums,” Wilson says. Waxes commonly found in mascara include paraffin, carnauba, and beeswax. Gums might be gum tragacanth and methyl cellulose.
The mascara brush matters just as much if you have trouble with lumpy lashes. Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle prefers “a silicone brush that glides through lashes while perfectly separating them.” He also recommends avoiding brushes that feature a wide spiral formation. “This allows an uncontrolled amount of product to be coated onto lashes, leaving them clumpy.”
CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion ($8.99) delivers a separated-lash effect by means of a silicone brush and a slick formula.
Flaking
Just as a little pain is the price we pay for wearing high heels in the pursuit of mile-long legs, flaking is often the unpleasant consequence of the quest for longer lashes. The polymers used to make mascara waterproof and to elongate lashes tend to flake, says Ni’Kita Wilson. “They are necessary, and it’s difficult to avoid them in lengthening and waterproof formulas,” she says.
The solution is all about application technique. Wilson says the key is to apply just one or two coats. Also, allow each coat to dry completely if you apply more than one. If you’re not seeing the results you want with two coats, consider switching to a cream formula for more volume and fullness, says Sarah Lucero, a makeup artist with Stila.
For a flake-free option, try Nuance Salma Hayek Full Effect Ultra-Volumizing Mascara ($9.79).
Smearing
Pandas and raccoons are pretty much the only creatures that look cute with black rings around their eyes. Humans, not so much. Smearing of mascara is usually more of a problem in warmer weather, when heat and humidity break down your makeup. Ni’Kita Wilson suggests wearing a waterproof formula when it’s warm, but one that contains polymers rather than waxes. “Polymers form a film around lashes that is more likely than waxes to seal the pigments in place,” she says.
You can also prevent mascara runoff with some carefully placed translucent powder, Buckle suggests. He advises patting powder around your eyes — to cut down on oil and moisture — before applying mascara.
To avoid mascara smear, try Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara ($7.99).
Stubbiness
Ni’Kita Wilson maintains that length is where the brush is every bit as important as the formula. “You want to make sure that you’re using a brush that allows you to get to the base of your lashes without gouging your eyes,” she says. “Women with really short lashes may want to opt for a thinner brush or a comb-style brush.”
Combing through your lashes can also help prevent a short, stubby effect, says Brett Freedman, a makeup artist and the founder of Vanitymark. A ‘wetter formula will spread a bit more easily, but it can also fuse lashes together. Freedman suggests using a lash comb to separate and define lashes while the mascara is still wet.
Benefit They’re Real! Mascara ($22) will grab lashes and coat them all the way to the tips for length and definition.
Sparseness
Anyone hoping to fatten up sparse lashes should know that bigger is better. Ni’Kita Wilson explains that volumizing mascaras tend to use fat brushes with waxy formulas. “The waxes coat the lashes and increase the diameter of each lash,” she says.
Look for a wand with a cone shape — thick at one end and tapering to a point, says Mario Dedivanovic, a celebrity makeup artist who works on the impressive lashes of Kim Kardashian. “I use the thick part of the brush on the upper lashes, and the pointed part for the lower ones,” he says. “I sweep a few of the lower lashes at a time from left to right to evenly coat them.”
For “glam chop lashes” (Mario’s term), try Lancôme’s Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara ($25).
Brittleness
“Mascaras that yield both thickness and volume typically have a dry formulation,” says Ricky Wilson. This allows them to be built quickly in a few coats, but it can tend to dry lashes out, making them brittle. He suggests addressing brittle lashes by layering mascaras with different formulas: “I always use more than one for those who love lashes because the different formulas provide really eye-catching effects.”
Think of your lashes as you would your hair, and condition them to prevent breakage. A dab of Vaseline on your lids at night should do the trick. Or try a conditioner designed for your lash line, like RevitaLash ($98 for a three-month supply).
You can also add “conditioner” to a dried-out mascara tube. Freedman suggests adding a drop of rosewater to the brush and swirling it around the tube. Another genius tip is to add a drop or two of SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel to your mascara to keep the formula wet.
Lack of Curl
Curled lashes create a wide-eyed Bambi look that’s enlivening for anyone who appears tired and dull in the early morning. You can add curves with a tweak in technique. Freedman advises brushing the center lashes straight up, sweeping the lashes in the inner corners of the eyes toward your nose, and angling the outer lashes toward the temples.
Arched brushes can also mold straight lashes into curved shapes. And there is always the trusty lash curler.
Give your lashes a dramatic turn with Stila’s Forever Your Curl ($22), which reaches each individual lash and even lets you skip the lash curler.
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What mascara do you use ? Have you tried any of these tricks ?
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Hey guys, how are you all doing ? I am back with an OOTD..I have paired this velvet skirt in Oxblood Red/Claret with a black tank and thin white blazer with leopard detailing on the sleeves..
The gold chain necklace and black sequin pumps add glam to the outfit, does’nt it ?
Skirt: Gofavor
Gold Necklace: Gofavor
White Blazer: Wholesale-orders.com
Shoes: Milanoo
Pearl and Charm Bracelet: Wd.cm
Chain Bracelet: Globus
On lips: Maybelline 14Hr Superstay Infinitely Fuchsia
Did you like the skirt ? More suggestions on pairing the oxblood skirt are welcome..
I mentioned about the launch of Maybelline 14Hr Superstay lipsticks in India HERE
What the Company claims : Never drying, always fresh and comfortable, the new SuperStay 14Hr Lipstick offers a multitude of vibrant shades in just one step that delivers a lightweight feel like never a longwear has before. It lasts 14 hours without ever drying, crumbling or feeling tight.
With its super stay power, this lipstick sets you free! Just one application and you’re all set for the day. No dragging, no fading, no drying…..but stunning gorgeous lips and lightweight feather feel!
A combination of technologically advanced formulations and make up expertise Maybelline New York strives to deliver the best to you. Superstay 14hr is made of silicone film for smooth comfort and lightweight polymers for the ultimate long-lasting effect. The entire collection boasts a blended mix of 16 vibrant shades of pinks, corals, reds, plums & browns perfectly crafted to suit the Indian skin tone.
Why You’ll Love It
14HR Lipstick with an ultra-lightweight formula:
• Stays fresh, light, and comfortable
• Super rich color that lasts for 14 hours
• Pigments are enveloped in a longwearing system
• 16 long wearing shades
MRP: Rs.525/- for 3.3g
Shades Available: 16
It comes in a long slender packaging with the lower bottom half matching the shade..the packaging is cute..so is the bullet shape..
Thats the whole qty |
It smells of cherries..which I loved..super pigmented..it stays all day long..these are obviously matte in texture and a little drying..but not uncomfortable on lips..
Infinitely Fuchsia is a cool toned bright fuchsia pink..a super pretty color..it would light up your face..it has very fine shimmer which are not that visible..would look good on all skin tones..duskier skin tones actually carry bright shades well..
Pros:
1. Cute packaging.
2. Stays on for a good 5-6 hours..even the swatch did not budge from the hand…but not 14 hours though..
3. Very pigmented.
4. Feels light on the lips
5. 16 shades to choose from..there are pretty pinks, reds and corals.
6. I like the cherry smell..
7. Does not bleed or stain or smear at all.
Cons:
1. Needs a lip balm and well moisturised lips.
2. Qty of 3.3g is quite less.
Overall I quite loved this..especially the shade….its such a pretty bright pink..I am not a fan of matte formula coz of dry lips..but this does not look too dry or uncomfy..surely recommended..
I love this shade..and Eternal Rose and Keep Me Coral
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Do you like Fuchsia ? Have you tried Maybelline 14Hr Superstay Lipsticks ?