Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Review, Swatches

Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner Nocturnal Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: Waterproof Formula. Provides smooth and even application.
MRP: Rs. 259/- for 0.28g (Rs. 179/- in current catalog)
Shades available:
  • Emerald Green
  • Blackest Black
  • Cosmic Brown
  • Majestic Plum
  • Starry Night Blue

Nocturnal and Textured Teal are the two new shades introduced in the new Urban Jungle Collection.

Avon Glimmersticks are matte or metallic finish in a few shades whereas the Glimmersticks Diamonds have a little shimmer.

The whole product

Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner are mechanical retractable eye pencils..they have a simple black packaging..and a matching shade end..

They are super creamy and glide on very easily..and have great pigmentation..you need just one swipe and once set, they do not budge at all…not smudging or fading..I loved the staying power..

Nocturnal is a deep purple shade with a metallic sheen..

Pros:

1. Very pigmented..you need just a swipe.
2. Smudge proof and water proof.
3. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.
4. Mechanical and retractable..so no wastage.
5. Matching shade at the end to identify.
6. Quite creamy..glide on easily.
7. Economical..especially at the 179 offer.

Cons:

1. Since these are creamy, they even break off..I guess one has to be more careful in summers.
2. Only available through an Avon rep.

Overall I quite liked the Glimmersticks..I always wanted to try them..and quite loving the shade Nocturnal..surely trying more shades..totally recommended..

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion

Kitchen Remedies for Clear Flawless Skin

Kitchen Remedies for Clear Flawless Skin
Don’t have the extra cash or time to spend on skin care? Fret not! Your kitchen is loaded with natural secrets for flawless skin.
Source

Dry skin

“To nourish dry skin, you can simply use the olive oil you have in your kitchen, the same one used to prepare vinaigrette. Olive oil is really good, it will reinforce and nourish the skin and it helps regenerate and protect too. This is an oil you can use from head to toe. You just have to apply it on your body. In Morocco, women use Argan oil because it protects the skin from all weather conditions. It’s a country where it is very hot during the day but quite cold at night. This oil is going to soften your skin, in the same way that olive oil will.”

Oily skin

“Sometimes, you buy more food than you need but don’t throw things out straight away, you can use some food to create beauty products. If you have an avocado which is a little bit too ripe, transform it into a mask. To nourish your skin, just crush the avocado and put it on your face. During summer, when the sun is really hot, mix an avocado with egg yolk for a face mask because it gives more protection.

“If you have blackheads on your nose, use the skin of a banana. Rub it on your nose and it will make the blackheads pop out more easily. You just have to pick them afterwards, which will stop you getting a red nose and a scar!

Rice flour is another great natural beauty secret when you have oily skin. Everyone knows about rice papers, but they are quite expansive. If you have rice flour in your kitchen, you can make a mask with it. Mix the flour with yoghurt – one which isn’t too fatty – just to add a moisturising element. You can mix rice flour with a mashed up strawberry too, which helps exfoliate skin. And of course, you can add some clay to the mask, which is the perfect product for oily skin.”

The little tip for every skin type

“Everyone says that Chinese girls have beautiful skin, which is true. They’ve got a secret which many stars practice too. They use an egg white as a facial – they spread it on my face. Then let it dry until it looks like clear plastic and take it off with tepid water. It tightens the pores and gives a rejuvenating effect.”

Source: 1

Which tips do you swear by, for a clear flawless skin ??

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 12- Color Blocking

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 12- Color Blocking


12th Entry is by Nids Gautam

She has done a colorful look using 88 Shimmer Palette..I see greens, purples and many other colors here..the combo looks nice..

She has named it ‘Color Blocking’

Products used:

88 shimmer pallete
446 Inglot e/s
Boots 17 Black e/s
B&D gel liner #5
Maybelline gel liner- black
some random pallet’s Highlight(white) and Dark Brown (for brow)
Various brushes.
Rimmel London mascara
Attitude kajal

With the falsies

All the Best 🙂

If you did like to participate in the contest and win L’oreal goodies, go here

The All New Yebhi.com

The All New Yebhi.com

Did you guys check out the new look of Yebhi.com ? No..its not on the main site yet..its at mag.yebhi.com
Here are some snapshots..
The main page for navigation is divided vertically below with pictures above relating to that section..does’nt it look a lot like Pinterest ? But I am liking it a lot..visually very appealing..
They have free shipping on all the products and cash on delivery too..and they even have try and buy option in certain areas for certain stuff..and not only that..you see the mobile recharge option..you can do that too on Yebhi..thats cool..

The individual option you select for eg. bags..then you get to shortlist the options on the basis of color, gender, usage, type, price, brand, etc..and all the bags of your choice would be displayed..and no need to search and navigate the whole site..I quite liked this feature..saves a lot of time too..

All the sites have a horizontal format..and I am quite loving this vertical and user friendly, time saving format..quite different. I have shopped previously a few times from Yebhi..and would definitely shop again..
Have you shopped from Yebhi ? Do you like the new site ?

Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh Body Lotion Review

Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh Body Lotion Review


What the Company claims: With skin so refreshed and rejuvenated, refresh the magical romance moments this Summer! With Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh – beat the heat, feel refreshingly cool with its tingling mint extracts and enliven your senses with a burst of magical fragrance. With skin and you so fresh again, refresh those moments ever so close to your heart!

– Coconut milk based lotion with 100% natural moisturizers

– Mint extracts for an instant cooling effect

– Double protection against the UV A & B sun rays

– Non greasy and easy spread on application

– Deep penetration into the skin for a soft and revitalized look

– Refreshing and long lasting fragrance

Ingredients:

Parachute body lotion is available in 3 pack sizes : 20 ml for an attractive price of Rs 5, 100 ml for Rs 65 and 250 ml for Rs 125/- .

Remember the packaging I had shown you last time..this time too it came beautifully packed..in a wooden slider box with candles and Fox Mint candies..

The bottle is shaped the same as the other variants..a curvy one..

The thing I like about the Summer Fresh one the most is the cooling mint extracts..it seriously feels thanda thanda cool cool types 😀

Its a white colored lotion..medium in texture..neither too thick nor too runny. The lotion is water based and quite light..gets absorbed in a jiffy..you do not need to rub it in or wait for it to sink in..it has a nice minty smell..refreshing..


Pros:

1. Quite liked the packaging.
2. Gets absorbed in a jiffy.
3. Has a nice minty smell.
4. Quite economical at Rs. 125/- for 250ml..thats a lot of quantity..all other body lotions are priced high comparatively.
5. This is perfect for summers..the minty cooling sensation plus the light non greasy texture..me likes
6. Easily available.
7. It does leave the skin soft and supple as claimed.
8. It claims to have double sunscreen..though the SPF is not mentioned..but if it has sunscreen properties..then solves dual purpose.

Cons:

1. Has parabens and Phenoxyethanol.
2. I am not sure if it would be moisturising enough for dry skin.
3. They mention double sunscreen..but not the SPF !

Overall I loved using Parachute Summer Fresh..and this is going to be summer body lotion always.. (until I find a better one)..though the summers are over..here the rains just come for a day and go again..teasing :/ And the heat and humidity is still there…I am using it and loving it..surely recommended.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy this again -Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.


Have you tried the Parachute Summer Fresh Body Lotion ?

The Body Shop Beautifying Oils Info

The Body Shop Beautifying Oils Info
It’S Time For The Latest
Beauty Sensation From The Body Shop!
We love… Beautifying Oils

For use on Body, Hair and Face, beautifying oils instantly banish dryness, restore softness and nourish, thanks to special blend of three light weight nut oils. Containing 99.6% natural ingredients and available in 11 of our favourite fragrances at The Body Shop Beautifying Oils give your body, hair and face a natural glow that will leave you looking and feeling great.

Kukui nut oil extracted from Hawaii’s Candlenut tree is packed with omegas 3, 6 and 9. Sweet almond oil contains concentrated vitamin E levels. Community Fair Trade marula nut oil from Namibia moisturises and cares. With a non-greasy, non-sticky texture, Beautifying Oils are dry – not wet – and absorb into your skin like magic. Use them alone or in addition to your existing moisturiser for an instant hit of radiance, beauty and hydration. Containing up to 99.6% natural ingredients and available in eleven of our favourite fragrances at The Body Shop Beautifying Oils give your body, hair and face a natural glow that will leave you looking and feeling great.

Priced at Rs:- 895

The Beautifying Oils come in 11 awesome fragrances Mango, Moringa, Coconut, Strawberry, Satsuma, Pink Grapefruit, Olive, Chocomania, Shea, Sweet Lemon and Cocoa Butter.

They definitely sound awesome..I feel like trying Mango..

P.S: PR Info


Which fragrance would you like to try ?

Untamed Colour Awaits You with China Glaze On Safari

Untamed Colour Awaits You with China Glaze On Safari

UNTAMED COLOUR AWAITS YOU

China Glaze® Introduces 12 New Crèmes and Glitters for Fall 2012

China Glaze® nail lacquer invites you to take an exotic expedition with its Fall 2012 collection, On Safari.  Be captivated by the earthy tones, rich plums and celestial sparkles that make up this adventurous assortment of polishes.

The China Glaze® On Safari features 10 rich crèmes and two glitters including:

·         Kalahari Kiss: Light sand brown

·         I’m Not Lion: Glistening gold and multi-color glitter

·         Call of the Wild: Beautiful chocolate brown-dark cherry blend

·         Adventure Red-y: Vivid red

·         Desert Sun: Delicious caramel

·         I Herd That: Brilliant copper glitter

·         Man Hunt: Bold cobalt blue

·         Exotic Encounters: Lush green crème with blue undertones

·         Elephant Walk: Cool graphite grey

·         Jungle Queen: Smoky violet

·         Purr-fect Plum: Bold burgundy

·         Prey Tell: Daringly dark red

On Safari is also available in:

·         6-piece “Native” Collection: Man Hunt, Exotic Encounters, Elephant Walk, Jungle Queen, Purr-fect Plum  and Prey Tell

·         6-piece “Tourist” Collection: Kalahari Kiss, I’m Not Lion, Call of the Wild, Adventure Red-y, Desert Sun and I Herd That

·         12-piece counter display

The China Glaze® On Safari collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in July 2012.  Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP; the 6-piece sets retail for $42 MSRP.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

P.S: PR Info

Panasonic decodes beauty secrets to unfold a style revolution

Panasonic decodes Beauty secrets to unfold a Style revolution

Eyes 25% Market share in Beauty Segment

Glamorous diva Kajal Aggarwal inspire consumer segments of India as aspiration icons of the brand .
Beauty and Grooming range for sophisticated young consumers for quick fix solutions with a trendy appeal.
Esthetic services to enhance and rejuvenate consumer from head to toe.

Panasonic, the global leader in innovation and technology, today unveiled its latest range of beauty care and grooming products to meet the aspirations of youth of India at attractive price points. The slew of new products includes a range of hair dryers, stylers, straightners to enable consumers experiment with new hairstyles and men grooming products like trimmers and shaver. A range of Pocket mobile beauty series including attractive pocket shavers, eyelash curlers and nail care tools have also been introduced for women on the go.

Considering the changing needs of both males and females owing to the rise in importance of personal hygiene, styling and wellness, Panasonic launched these products at a glittering event, which captured the brand attributes perfectly in a theme which integrated stylish, comfortable and fashionable under one roof. Bollywood dazzling diva, Kajal Aggarwal represented the Panasonic beauty products, adding to the style quotient of today’s young generation. Reflective of a ‘New Lifestyle’, the celebrities are youth icons and represent the aspirations of youth from different regions of the country.

Manish Sharma, Kajal Aggarwal

Panasonic new range includes:

· Hair styling tools for women starting at an affordable range of Rs. 1295

· Men grooming products designed in Italy keeping in consideration the high on quality standards

· Shaver/Beard/hair Trimmers ranging from Rs.995 to Rs. 8,990

· Range of Pocket mobile beauty series at Rs. 1,995 which includes advanced shavers, stylish eyelash curlers and nail care tools for purses & pouched of women on-the-go

This latest range of Panasonics beauty care products has been designed with its intended users in mind all the time and to provide complete user satisfaction.

Mr. Manish Sharma, Director, MD- Consumer Product Division, Panasonic India talking about the product launch said “Panasonic is known for offering meaningful innovations for the consumers in India – products delivering latest technology, cutting edge features and design innovation. Aiming to develop ideas for life today and tomorrow, Panasonic is making inroads into the countless lifestyle aspects of the Indian consumer unveiling these new products.”

Kajal Aggarwal, gracing the occasion said, “Keeping up with the changing trends of lifestyle, this newly launched range of beauty and esthetic care is a blessing for those with hair and skin care concerns. Since I myself love experimenting a lot with my hair, Panasonic’s new range of hair styling tools are my favorite. I am proud to be associated with Panasonic, a brand which comes up with remarkable ideas of making consumer life more comfortable and fun. It gives pleasure in inaugurating the products which have such great consumer benefits.”

Panasonic Corporate Vision

Panasonic has a vision to become the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the electronics industry by 2018 (fiscal 2019), when Panasonic will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Panasonic aspires for global excellence as a Green Innovation Company and encompasses two goals: Green Life Innovation to realize green lifestyles to enrich people’s lives and Green Business Innovation to bring forth innovation in our business styles.

The Panasonic ‘eco ideas’ annual report at (http://panasonic.net/eco/) shares data on the group’s initiatives in this direction.

About Panasonic Corporation

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. It aims to become the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018.The company’s shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company’s website at http://panasonic.net/

About Panasonic India

Panasonic makes available in India its wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances like LCD & Plasma TVs, DVD players, home theatre systems, cameras, camcorders, car audio systems, air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, automatic cookers, vacuum cleaners and the like. The Company has a workforce of about 12,650 in India and estimated to do a turnover of Rs 10,000 crore in FY 2012. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand in India, please visit http://panasonic.co.in

P.S: PR Info

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 11- Electric Punk

L’oreal Electric Eye Contest Entry 11- Electric Punk

Eleventh entry is by Shazia..a new blogger..Best of Luck with blogging girl..and Thanks for the watermarks 🙂

She has named the look ‘Electric Punk’

Products used:

*Palladio Herbal Foundation Primer
*Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
*Maybelline Purestay Powder Foundation
*Bourjois Delice de Powder
*Nyx Cream Blush In Hot Pink
*Nyx Luscious Lipgloss palette in The Nudes-Matte
*Nyx Eyeshadow Base in SkinTone
*Nyx jumbo pencil in Rocky Mountain Green & Purple Velvet
*88 Original Palette ( mostly)
*Oriflame Very Me Duo in Green Fusion
*Avon Eye Pencil
*Milani Liquif’Eye in Aqua
*Nyx Candy Glitter Liner in Jade
*Bourjois Healthy Mix Radiance & Anti- Fatigue(concealer)
*BlackTrack Fluidline
*Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara

I quite liked the combo of colors Shazia..

All the Best 🙂

If you did like to participate in the contest and win L’oreal goodies, go here

Oasap Super Giveaway of 152 Pieces !!

Oasap Super Giveaway of 152 Pieces !!


Oasap is giving away 152 dresses..Is’nt that awesome ?

Here are some of my picks..

You just have to register at Oasap, choose a size and vote…you can vote 3 times..so you get 3 chances to win..and there would be 1 winner from every 100 entries..i.e one winner amongst every 34 persons (in case all use 3 votes which most probably they do) Thats a great opportunity to try your luck..ends in 19 days..go here..fast ! 😀

There will be 1 winner from 100 entries. One person may have at most 3 entries. More entries, more winners!

For entry (Mandatory):
1. Sign in your account on oasap.com. No account yet? Register to get a 20% off coupon code.
2. You need choose a size and then vote, so that we know the size you need if you win. Click on the product image to see size details.
3. One account may have at most 3 entries; that is to say, you can vote a maximum of 3 items.
4. We will select winner(s) at random and contact winner(s) through the email(s) that used to register account(s) on oasap.com.

For extra entries:
Like Oasap on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OASAP
Follow Oasap on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/oasap

P.S: Just click the ‘vote’ button once since it takes time to show up..and if you click thrice..your all 3 chances are utilised :/