Illamasqua AW11 Theatre of the Nameless Collection Info

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With just a week until the launch of our highly-anticipated AW11 Theatre of the Nameless collection we have a sneak preview for you, and a fantastic competition to celebrate!

Be the first to win the new Nail Varnish shades of the collection with a unique, rubberised finish by entering at www.illamasqua.com/kinkynails


Taking a lead from the colour-coded specialities of the Wittenberg Platz’s domineering Boot Girls, Illamasqua introduces confident new shades, in a brazen display of utter indulgence. The Theatre of the Nameless proudly parades a kinky new waxy “rubber-look” finish to Illamasqua’s hardwearing, chip-resistant

Nail Varnish …

Taint – Stone Brown

Kink – Bottle Green

Vice – Deep Cerise

Faux Pas – Blue Violet

To enter, go to Illamasqua.com/kinkynails – the internationally open competition opens on Friday 26th August and runs until Sunday 4th September – all T&Cs on the website.

MASQUARA
Illamasqua’s new mascara –

IF THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL,
ILLAMASQUA’S NEW MASQUARA REVEALS A HEART OF DARKNESS
WITH A FORMULA THAT LENGTHENS, DEFINES AND DRAMATISES
LASHES TO EXTREMES.

”Illamasqua’s new Masquara in Raven has taken flight. Masquara creates a jet black
flutter of beautifully defined lashes – lash by lash perfection. Reapply for added drama and
prepare to step into the night.”
DAVID HORNE – ILLAMASQUA DIRECTOR OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Introducing the happy union of two new beauty innovations; our defining, lengthening and dramatising brush design,
combined with Masquara’s midnight black smudge proof formula, ensures lashes that last the whole night through.
Bring out the power of your eyes and complete your alter ego.
New Masquara provides a glimpse into the heady world of indulgence that is Illamasqua’s AW11 Theatre of the
Nameless collection, to be unleashed globally in its full decadent glory on Friday 2nd September 2011.
Price: £15.00
Shade: Raven (midnight black)
Stockist: 0844 984 1700
Masquara is available online at www.illamasqua.com; at the Illamasqua Flagship Store, 20 Beak Street London;
Selfridges Oxford Street London, Manchester and Birmingham; Fenwick Newcastle; and Debenhams Cardiff,
Glasgow and Belfast.

P.S: PR Info

Himalaya Protecting Body Lotion Review

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Himalaya Protective Body Lotion Review

What the Company claims: A daily-use, non-greasy body lotion that moisturizes, nourishes and helps protect skin from everyday damage. Neem, a time-honoured, natural, antibacterial ingredient, helps protect skin. Almond Oil moisturizes and softens while the Oils of Mowrah, Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed help prevent skin from cracking and help maintain the skin’s moisture balance, leaving skin soft, protected and well-nourished.

Ingredients Include:
Sunflower Oil
Almond Oil
Neem Oil
Mowrah Oil (derived from seeds of Bassia Latifolia, also used for candle and soap making and medicinally as an ointment)
Pumpkin Seed Oil

Use Directions: Apply lotion gently all over the body, slowly massaging it in. Best used after bathing when your skin is most receptive to hydration.

MRP: Rs.70/- for 100ml

Its a thick white lotion..takes a little time to absorb and needs to be massaged into the skin..but not as thick as Garnier Body Cocoon..I do not particularly like the smell of it..it does have smell of all the oils it contains like sunflower and pumpkin..though I would not deny the fact that its quite moisturising..

Pros:

1. Its moisturising enough and my skin does not feel dry the whole day after using this.
2. Nice blend of oils in the ingredients.
3. Its economically priced.
4. The packaging is decent enough.

Cons:

1. I do no particularly like the smell of this.
2. It has parabens.

Overall its nice and moisturising..I have no issues except for the smell..I would try the other Intensive moisturising one now which has the cocoa smell :p

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5 (0.5 less for the smell)

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Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream Review

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I read about this on Cynthia‘s blog first and was quite impressed with the product..and also that it was only available in UK..and coincidentally my friend was returning from UK around the same time..I told him to get this.

Later Tanveer bought it from Alpha in Mumbai..glad that its available here..in case I need it again 🙂

About Sudocrem: Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream was created almost 80 years ago and has been used by millions of mums, dads and healthcare professionals ever since to treat the sore skin caused by nappy rash.
Sudocrem is clinically proven to help by soothing, healing and protecting your baby’s delicate skin.
Did you know that Sudocrem is not just a nappy rash cream? It can also be used to treat cuts and grazes, sunburn, minor burns, acne and bedsores. It’s a very useful pot to have around!

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream is gentle, so it won’t sting on application. It can reduce the risk of infection and contains a mild local anaesthetic to soothe pain. It also helps a wound to heal and forms a protective barrier over the vulnerable area. In other words, it’s a very useful tub to keep around the house!


It has also worn many awards as nappy rash cream, best baby care cream and various reader’s choice awards.

Directions for use:

Step 1: Start by putting a little on the tip of your finger – always remember a little Sudocrem goes a long, long way.

Step 2: Gently massage Sudocrem into the skin using light, circular movements (don’t rub, especially if the skin looks sore).

Step 3: When you’re finished, there should be a thin translucent film left on the skin. If the area stays white, you’ve put too much on!

Step 4: Add more Sudocrem to the area as often as you need to.

MRP: Around 4-5 £..Rs. 375/- here for 125g

Ingredients                        % (w/w)            Properties
Excipients                          79.2%         water-repellent base
Zinc oxide, EP                   15.25%       astringent, soothing, protective
Lanolin (hypoallergenic)       4.00%       emollient
Benzyl benzoate, BP           1.01%        pesticide
Benzyl alcohol, BP              0.39%       mild anesthetic, disinfectant
Benzyl cinnamate                0.15%       antibacterial, antifungal

It comes in both tube and tub form depending on the qty. Its a thick white cream which is to be massaged on the affected area so that it disappears and forms a thin transparent layer. I use it only at nights..its a little thick to be used in day time on the face.

Pros:

1. Love how mutipurpose this is..from rashes to acne to mosquito bites..this works on everything.
2. It has a light lavender fragrance which is quite nice.
3. Reduces redness, irritation and pain as it has mild anesthetic too.
4. A little qty is required as less is more with this.
5. Decently priced for a big 400g tub.
6. Dries out acne in a day or two.
7. It has an expiry period of five years..so would last long.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue with this..you would not find it everywhere.
2. As its a little thick I do not prefer using it in day time.
3. It does not work for scars but then it does not even claim too.

Overall I think this is a must have for everyone..coz its a one stop solution for all the problems. Can be handy for everyone and everything. I quite like it and also the fact that its going to last me long.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: If need be,surely yes !

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Skin types

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My Experience with Vogue Magnet.com

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My Experience with Vogue Magnet

Vogue Magnet is an online shopping website which hosts all designer brands at discounted prices..from clothes to glasses to perfumes, jewellery, accesories, bags..you would find everything and all brands on the site.

They have discounts upto 65% off on various brands and flat rates on few items too. Now they have divided brands into VM Exclusive and VM Value which cater to high end and more affordable ones respectively.

I had purchased an RC Polo Club Swaroski watch on 21st July and received it on 8th August. They have all options net payment, card payment and cash on delivery too. It came nicely packed in a box with sponge cover inside too..and also has 1 year guarantee card along with it. The MRP for this was Rs.6500/- and at discounted price it was available for Rs.1000/-

I love big chunky silver watches on girls too..I feel they look smart and sexy..you like them ?

About the site

Pros:

1. Site is user friendly and has easy navigation.
2. In the product details..they also mention the estimated date of delivery in case you would want to purchase.
3. Accept all payments including cash on delivery.
4. All major brands at discounted prices..some deals are indeed a steal.
5. American Express card holders get additional 15% off.
6. All the details of your order from the time the order is placed to when its left for delivery and when it reaches you is mentioned with exact date and time on the site.

Cons:

1. Delivery takes 15-20 days which is a long period.
2. Cash on delivery charges are Rs. 100/- which is a little high compared to other shopping sites.

So overall I am quite satisfied with the site and the experience. I will surely buy more..in fact I keep looking out the deals..if something is quite interesting and catches my eye..I would immediately buy.

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Queen Cosmetics Eye Pencils Review,Swatches

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Queen Cosmetics Eye Pencils

What the Company claims: Eye Pencils – fabulous eyeliners for sensitive eyes. Black, brown, blue (azure), grey, green, violet.
Soft and easy to use, Queen kohl pencils come in six beautiful colours. Choose from Azure (blue), Black, Brown, Grey, Light Green and Violet.

Ingredients: Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Ceresin, Candelilla Wax, Ozokerite, Vegetable Oil, Pigment, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene, Methylparaben

MRP: £ 6.75 or Rs. 510/-

Queen eye pencils have a pretty nice packaging of a slender long white colored pencil with a golden cap. They are in proper pencil form..and easy to use and sharpen.

Brown is a true chocolate brown shade and Violet is a deep purple (eggplant) shade.

How I use them ?

I use them on the upper and lower lash line, also on the waterline sometimes..the way I love using it is on the three fourth outer corners of upper and lower lash line giving a thicker effect and smudging a little at the corners to give that smokey effect 🙂

L- Brown R- Violet

Pros:

1. These are perfectly suited for sensitive eyes and would suit even contact lens wearers.
2. Glide on easily as they are soft.
3. Love the violet shade.
4. Can be used on waterline..does not sting.
5. Does not smudge or spread out much.
6. Travel friendly.
7. They come off easily with any normal cleanser.
8. Brown shade also works for filling eyebrows.

Cons:

1. The staying power of them is ok..they stay for a few hours..but they do not spread out or give raccoon eyes.
2. Not available here..have to be bought online.

Overall they are pretty nice and easy to use..I quite like the violet shade..

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes for the violet shade 🙂 brown..may be..

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

FOTD- Lakme ABSOLUTE Makeover

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I got a makeover done at the Lakme Fab Lab using the new Lakme ABSOLUTE range of products.

The products used were

Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse
Absolute Cheek Chromatic Baked Blush in a soft pink shade
Absolute Plump and Shine in pink
Absolute Eye Chromatic Baked Eye shadow in light pink
Absolute Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara
Absolute Forever Silk Eyeliner in Blue Cosmos on the upper lash line and Black Last on the lower lash line

These pics are taken after 3-3.5 hours and after travelling..still the make up is quite proper. I loved the Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse..gives a nice dewy finish to the skin and is super light..gives medium coverage which is buildable. And also the Plump and Shine glosses..there is a tint on the lips even after so much time. The Flutter Secrets Mascara felt pretty good too. This range does last quite long if not upto their 16 hour claim.

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Lakme ABSOLUTE Product Pictures, Swatches

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All the remaining product pictures right here..Sorry there are many pics..

Lakme ABSOLUTE MATTREAL Skin Natural Mousse

I quiet liked its round shaped packaging..and the product looked quite similar to Loreal Matte Morphose..I did try this while getting the makeover..and it felt real nice.

Lakme ABSOLUTE White Intense Wet and Dry Compact


It has a sponge applicator and can be used both wet and dry..the powder was silky smooth to touch..I think its made on similar lines of MAC Studio fix Powder Plus Foundation.

Lakme White Intense Skin Cover

This is not the actual packaging…the actual packaging that it would have is of the one at the centre.

Lakme ABSOLUTE Cheek Chromatic Baked Blush

Lakme ABSOLUTE Creme and Matte Lipsticks

 Lakme ABSOLUTE Sun-Kissed bronzer

One is a lighter bronze with orange undertones and the other is more towards brown undertones.

Lakme ABSOLUTE Moon-Lit Highlighter

 
The highlighter is quite nice..both the bronzer and highlighter were silky soft and quite pigmented

Lakme ABSOLUTE Lip Last

I guess these are the Absolute Lip Last which would later have that brush applicator packaging.

Lakme ABSOLUTE Plump and Shine

Lakme ABSOLUTE Eye Chromatic Baked Eye Shadows

The copper brown one is pretty nice…the light pink one was used on me for the makeover..it gave a barely there subtle effect..but these are shimmery.


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What you excited about the most from this collection ??

Lakme ABSOLUTE Lip Sync 6 in 1 Travel Kit Photos,Swatches

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Now the lip palette previously was a long slender case and had 6 colors. This time its a rectangle with 6 colors. They have basically made this travel friendly product as the whole collection is made for the working woman..I guess they want to capture the market comprising working girls which is increasing day by day.

What the Company claims: Take color wherever you go. The slender case contains six fabulous shades that cater to your lips from morning to night.

They have both light and dark shades as they wanted to a complete day to night handy lip palette. I was informed by the GM Farida Kaliyadan that they are also thinking of including a compact so that this one palette is enough for touch ups,if any required..and I also suggested adding a eye liner :p Ok..I know we are never satisfied..!

There is a peachy brown, a nude brown, lilac, mauve, pink..The shimmers are from my previous Plump and Shine swatches..

I know the pictures are not very clear..its coz of the lighting there..I personally did not find the palette moisturizing or nice to touch while swatching..but this could also be coz it was kept open from a long time and so felt a little dry. I hope the actual one that launches is moisturizing enough.

You liked the palette ??
  
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Lakme ABSOLUTE Plump and Shine Photos,Swatches

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There are 6 shades to choose from the Plump and Shine glosses.,,and all are pinks,peaches and mauves..but all are shimmery.

What the Company claims: The secret to that juicy pout unravels. This revolutionary 3D lip gloss contains Marine Collagen and high shine pigments to keep lips plump and hydrated all day long.

  • Dermatologically tested
  • Lasts up to 6 hours

Same order as placed above

I had tried one of these in my makeover..and they are indeed quite moisturzing and long staying. Though the shine goes away after around a hour or two there remains a tint on the lips for around 4-5 hours without eating or drinking though. These are quite pigmented and would give a decent coverage..the plumping effect is not too obvious but the shimmers give a pouty appearance.though these are shimmery..the shimmers are not gritty..I quite liked them…but I wish they were a few mattes too.

The colors may not look very precise as the Fab Lab set had way too many yellow lights.

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