piCture pOlish Blog Fest- Coral Reef

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About Picture Polish:  It was created when two girls dream’t of giving their family & friends a thank you gift that would capture a special occasion. What better way to relive a moment than with a personalised nailpolish, that was quirky & vibrant, that stands out from the rest!

Picture Polish has now grown to include our own brand, with a beautiful range of fashion forward colours. Every shade tells a story!

With a choice to create your own range, personalise for a special memento or just to paint your nails!

Our nail polish is better than chocolate! It’s Australian Made, 100% fat free and has no artificial fragrances or flavours! A week on your tips and never on your hips!

We reward our “loyal customers” with a gift! Purchase two times with piCture pOlish and and you will receive your very own never ending discount coupon to use time and time again!

They are also one of the first companies to install vending machines for their nail paints in Australia !!

Today is their blog fest where 60 bloggers around the world would swatch the nail paints together..does’nt that sound awesome..

Check out more here. They ship worldwide.

They have some pretty awesome and unique shades..divided from metallic to bright to nudes to duo chromatic to ozotic to holographic to light to glitter to neon to everything !!

MRP: 9.90 $ (AUD)

Ingredients : Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tripenyl Phosphate, Trimethylpentayl Disobutyrate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Ethyl Tosylamide, Diacetone Alcohol, Benzophenone 1, Citric Acid, Dimethicone.
May Contain +/-: CI 15850:1 Red 7 Lake, CI 15850:2 Red 6 Lake, CI 77499 Black Iron oxide, CI77891 Titanium Dioxide, CI 15880 Red 34 Lake, CI 77019 Mica, CI 77163 Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77491 Red Iron Oxide, CI 77510 Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77000 Aluminium Paste, Silica, CI 60725 Violet 2, CI 75170 Guanine

I am reviewing the shade ‘Coral Reef’ which is a very pretty coral pink shade..it looks coral in indoor lighting and a pretty barbie pink in daylight..love this shade coz it looks so different in different lights..

Indoors

It stays on for around 6-7 days without chipping..the consistency of these nail paints is quite thick..and it takes time to adjust to it..I just could not get it right on my right hand..
The packaging and brush are quite nice too..

Sunlight

 

Overall I quite loved these nail paints..

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

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils Review, Swatches

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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil could be used for lining as well as shadows. Containing mineral oils and powders, the pencil does not dry out your eyes and applies smoothly without pulling or tugging.

A radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow. Made with a blend of mineral oil and powder, our creamy Jumbo Eye Pencils glide on effortlessly—no pulling, tugging or fading—and come in a rainbow of vivid hues. Some call her chubby. We say voluptuous.

Available in 28 shades.

Ingredients: Ceresin Wax, Candelilla Wax, Bees Wax, Squalane, Hydrogenated Styrene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mineral Oils, Polyisobutene, Butylated Hydroxy Anisole, Propyl Paraben, Mica, Talc, C.I.77499, Pearl Powder.

MRP: 4$ or Rs.400/-

Source: Pork Daisy

I have got the shades Milk, Yogurt and Rust..I did not get Black Bean as I already have enough of black eye pencils and gel liners for a base..

Milk is a plain pure milky white

Yogurt is a shimmery frosty champagne color with coppery light pink sheen

Rust is a metallic purply reddish brown with a hint of gold..a true RUST..difficult to describe this color..but its a very pretty and different color..though not an everyday color..works great with Indian wear 🙂

These are like quite famous..so everyone must be knowing about these..very creamy and super pigmented..one swipe and nice color without any tugging,pulling..

I love all the colors mostly..quick and easy way for a nice splash of color on eyes when in hurry..

Pros:

1. Super creamy and glide on smoothly.
2. Nice pigmentation.
3. Work as eye shadow base to make colors pop..for few hours :p
4. Lighter colors work great as highlighters and for inner corners.
5. The shade Yogurt works as an amazing highlighter for the cheekbones and cupid’s bow,inner corners and on the center of the lid.
6. I used Milk on waterline too and it did not sting or irritate eyes.
7. Pretty amazing and nice colors to choose from.
8. Would act as a base for pigments too.

Cons:

1. As these are JUMBO..I cannot use it as a liner..and even on the waterline they tend to come out a little on the lower lashes which kinda looks weird.
2. Sharpening them is a little tricky.
3. I said used as eye shadow base for few hours coz they crease 🙁 so you cannot skip a base completely.
4. The plastic cap is flimsy.
5. I wish they were available easily in India at the same cost 🙁

Overall these are quite nice as base or for a quick wash of color on the eyes when in hurry. And the most versatile of all the colors is Yogurt..!! That according to me is a must have as it works amazingly well as a highlighter..and as Mrunmayee discovered the color is a super close to MAC Cream Color Base in Hush..so a dupe !

I would recommend Yogurt the most..followed by  Milk and Black bean if you use eye shadows regularly. They work well as base for different color combos and for smokey eyes. Rust is quite a unique color and a dupe of MAC Fluidline in Rich Ground.Other colors I liked are Slate,Purple and Iced Mocha. Even Gold is pretty for Indian wear 🙂

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5 (0.5 less coz they crease and 0.5 less coz cannot be used as liner)
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I may..as those pretty colors call me out and tempt me :p

Enter my giveaway here if you have not already and win NYX Milk and other goodies !!

Which is your favorite NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil shade ??

Dirty Cosmetics Collar Lipstick Posh Review

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What the Company claims: Brighten any smile with variety of luscious, frosty, sexy pearl lipsticks. This lipstick is packed with Vitamin E and Castor Oils for continuous moisture.

There are 11 shades in this..

MRP: 12.50 $

I am reviewing the shade Posh..its a peachy shimmery frosty shade..these are kinda matte…you would not get a glossy or sheeny effect with this..you would need a lip balm surely underneath as these are very drying..

Pros:

1. Pretty shades.
2. These stay on for super long.
3. Decent packaging.
4. They do leave behind a tint.

Cons:

1. You cannot skip a lip balm underneath this..as these are very drying.
2. Only available online.

Overall pretty shades and long staying but I wish they were more moisturising.

Rating:

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

 Overall Rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again: No..I prefer moisturising lispticks.

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

My Experience with Porkdaisy.Com

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I had to write this long back after my NYX haul…but then I ordered something again and waited for it to arrive before writing a review..and today it did…

Last time I ordered 4 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils and 1 cream blush..I wanted the Round Lipstick in Tea Rose but it was out of stock..so I ordered it later and got it today.


There is this point system on Pork Daisy that for every dollar you spent you get 1 point..and this can be utilised later..and 1 point = 0.1 $ which is a quite good marketing technique to make buyers shop again plus we get a discount too..so both happy 🙂

I have checked sites like Cherry Culture and Beauty Joint and after adding the shipping cost..trust me this site has the cheapest NYX products and I am loving it..

There are sites like Urban Touch which sell NYX products at a cheaper rate than available here at the counters and have COD option too…but then too the prices are a little high..but if you want a safe COD option and quicker delivery you can go for Urban Touch.

All the NYX stuff on Pork Daisy is at discount always and their shipping charges are also decent enough..they vary according to the number of items and weight.

They even have the option of buying a gift certificate..last time I had placed the order on 20th May and got it after around 21-22 days on around 11th June..and whereas the shipping payment option says 7-14 days..while I did see people living in Delhi receive it in flat 5 days !! I do not know why so much delay within a country. I did mail them after 14 days and they said that if I do not receive it within 30 days they would either reship the items or give a refund excluding the shipping cost…so I waited and got it after a week..I did like the fact that they always reply promptly and do give a proper assurance.

This time I utilised the points I had collected last time and ordered NYX lipstick in tea rose..I placed the order on 7th July and got it in 15 days..that is today..so I was happy with the delivery this time..I think may be the number of items matter for the delay..dunno :/

They do pack it properly in bubble wrap with the FRAGILE sticker on the bubble wrapped envelope..but what I feel is they should be using a box or something as NYX stuff does not have sturdy packaging..last time my blush plastic cover had come off when I got it..and still it does not get sticked..so I have to open and close it carefully and cannot carry it along..but I think this packaging would surely ruin eye shadows..

They have USPS Express Mail International which takes 3-5 Business Days and is the most expensive followed by USPS Priority Mail International which takes 6-10 Business Days and USPS First-Class Mail International Package which takes 7-14 Business Days and is the least expensive.

The site is easy to navigate and search..the only hitch being its too slow..I do not know why this site takes forever to load !!

They accept only credit cards or Paypal..which I think is nice..coz Paypal is always safe for all your transactions.

So overall I am quite happy with the site,their service,products,shipping and the best their prices !!

Do try out Pork Daisy to get NYX stuff.. right now they are also having 10% off on all their products for a limited time

Auravedic Reviving Body Cleanser Review

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What the Company claims: Put the zing back in bath times with extracts of refreshing lime and ginger .This body wash gently cleanses without stripping away body’s natural oils.

With pure extracts of Lime and Ginger.

MRP: Rs.200/- for 100 ml

Its a transparent gel based body wash with a tinge of yellowness to it.and has that lime ginger smell to it..as its gel based I thought it would not foam much and the same happened with my Body Shop Bath Gloves..it did not foam at all..and I was like I do not even feel as if I am using a body wash..than I tried using a loofah..and voila it worked !! Foamed amazingly well..

Pros:

1. Has all natural ingredients.
2. I kinda liked the lime ginger combo and smell..though I am not a big fan of ginger smell.
3. Did not dry out my skin after use.
4. Works well with a normal loofah.
5. Comes with a stopper..to avoid spillage..the bottle is sturdy enough.

Cons:

1. Did not work with my TBS Bath Gloves.
2. Has SLS.
3. I found it expensive for the quantity.
4. Smell does not stay for long.
5. Available at selected places only..check here

Overall pretty ok..quite a different combo of lime and ginger..those who like that smell should surely try this..you would love it..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: May be..

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

Dirty Cosmetics Luscious Lick Stick Gloss Review

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About Dirty Cosmetics: Is it physical? Is it mental? Is it emotional? Can you see Dirty or can you just feel it?

To Rachel Bollinger, Dirty is all of the above. As the Founder and CEO of Dirty Cosmetics, Inc, Rachel has created a line of cosmetics for women who aren’t afraid to get Dirty, because Dirty can get pretty.

Whether it’s a night out or a night in, you can choose from a wide and striking assortment of colors strong or soft enough for any occasion. From the hot and sharp Collar Lipstick, to the beauty enhancing Dirty Mineral Blush, this new and exciting line of make-up bridges the gap between pop star and housewife. The Cougar Foundation will help you rejuvenate for the hunt, and in the morning, before you go home, you can touch up with the Bi-Level Quickie Blush.

Some say you can tell if a girl feels Dirty by the look in her eyes. The Dominant Volume Mascara is scientifically enhanced with fibers to bring ultimate volume to your lashes without clumping. You can keep your Dirty look all day long with the Staying Power waterproof eyeliner, enriched with antioxidants and long lasting, with an attached no mess sponge.

 Your eyes, brows and lips are treated to a smooth and creamy glide with an assortment of Missionary Pencils. You are completely adorned with Body Dust.

Check out more here

The lip gloss is named as lick stick gloss.

What the Company claims: Brush on our Lumi-Shine lip gloss for sparkling lips that shine all day long! Wear it alone for a glowing smile with a hint of color and sparkle. No sticky mess, the brush on application is easy, and allows thicker application with no smearing.

MRP: 11$


There are 6 shades available in this..

I have the shade Luscious which is not given on the site..its a transparent gloss with red shimmers..not true red..but kinda crimson red and pink..the formula is not sticky..and glides on well.

It comes in a normal transparent tube packaging and has a brush like applicator.

Pros:

1. Pretty shades to choose from.
2. Its non sticky.
3. Has normal brush applicator..and using it was easy and handy enough.
4. This shade is very pretty to top on lipsticks at night time or for a party look.
5. Staying power is nice..stays for around 2-3 hours and does not go away completely unlike other glosses.

Cons:

1. Since its shimmery..cannot use it in day time.
2. Only available online.

Overall pretty decent and nice gloss with a good staying power too..

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

 Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

EOTD- Green and Plum

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I had done this combo a few days back when I had to attend a function..I wore a plum purple suit..with some green detailing..and so did this combo..actually started just like that casually..but going further and adding it turned nice..and I quite liked it..

What I used:

88 warm pro palette
Nature’s Brilliance Emerald Green
Street wear Compact (to blend and as highlighter)
Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara
Lotus Herbals kajal
Bourjois Kohl and Contour Pencil in Noir Expert

I used Emerald Green in the inner corners and half lid..and the plum purple from the 88 warm palette in the outer V and blended it well.
At the end used compact to blend harsh lines and highlight brow bone as emerald green was shimmery..I did not use a shimmery highlighter..a silvery white eye shadow at the inner corners..
Lined with Bourjois Kohl and Contour pencil..used Lotus Kohl on the waterline,,curled lashes with my Oriflame curler and finished off with Maybelline Mascara..

You like ??

New Lakme Lip Love Conditioner Info

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Show your lips you care
Lakmé Lip Love Conditioner for the lips you love
July 2011: Try the new Lip Love Conditioner for smooth-to-touch lips and a super glossy color. It’s a gel-based lip softener that promises to pamper your pout with color and moisture. Lip Love Conditioner contains Shea butter and Jojoba oil to hydrate your lips while the SPF 12 protects your lips from the sun.
Lip Love Conditioner is extremely light-weight and is loaded with the goodness of Shea butter; Jojoba oil and high shine polymers.
v  Priced at Rs.225/-
v  Available in 4 shades
v  Available at leading lifestyle stores
So go ahead and be a hottie, flirt, charmer or a siren this season with your own Lip Love Conditioner!

Dont they look super cute in that heart shaped pots..and the shades are pretty too..

Himalaya Purifying Neem Scrub Review

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What the Company claims:
Himalaya’s Purifying Neem Scrub removes impurities and dead skin cells. It also removes excess oil from the skin’s surface, which is the root cause of acne.
The scrub is blended with the goodness of Neem, which clears blackheads and acne, and Apricot, which hydrates the skin. The natural ingredients cleanse, nourish and moisturize your skin to make it soft, fresh and radiant.

Indications: Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.

Ingredients Include: Azadirachta indica (Neem, Nimba),Prunus armeniaca(Apricot, Urumana)

Use Directions: Apply in a circular motion on the face and neck. Rinse with water and pat dry. Use at least once a week for clear, acne-free skin.  For best results also use Purifying Neem Face wash and Purifying Neem Pack.

Our product is dermatologically-tested, noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic.

MRP: Rs.65/- for 50g

Its a light green colored creamy scrub and has minute green and brown granules..its not harsh and perfect for sensitive and acne prone skin..comes in a flip cap packaging and has a little artificial smell.

Pros:

1. Its not harsh and ideal for people with sensitive skin.
2. Can be used daily..would not harm.
3. Did not break me put or cause any other issue.
4. Economically priced.
5. Easy to carry around.
6. Easily available everywhere and you can also buy it online here
7. Though it has flip cap packaging it closes properly and does not remain open unlike a few flip cap tubes.
8. Does not dry out skin after use..and does leave you refreshed.

Cons:

1. Has parabens.
2. People who prefer a little more exfoliation would not like it much.
3. I do not think it helps with blackheads as claimed.

Overall its quite nice..for daily use..and for people with sensitive and acne prone skin…and as its small and handy..you can carry this small tube with you travelling or on your vacations.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

Lotus Herbals Sun Block Cream SPF 20 Review

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What the Company claims: Made with extracts of berry and natural sun screen agents, this cream effectively blocks the UVA & UVB rays of the sun and helps preserve the youthfulness of your skin. Good for protection from direct exposure to sun for shorter period. Good for all parts of the body, reapply frequently.

Directions for use : Apply cream liberally and evenly on face and exposed parts of body before exposure to sun. Cream will not get washed/wiped with water/sweat.

Active Ingredients: Contains berry extracts, octyle methoxy cinnamate, menthyl anthranilate and titanium dioxide.

MRP: Rs. 110/- for 60g

Its called the Berry Breeze Cream coz its pink and has berry extracts in Ingredients and also has that berry smell..its PA+ and has UVA and UVB barriers too alongwith SPF 20. It claims to be sweat proof and water resistant and suitable for all skin types. Its a thick pink colored cream and does get absorbed into the skin.

Pros:

1. Though its thick..its not greasy and gets absorbed easily.
2. Like the berry smell.
3. Sweat proof and water proof..stays well for quite a few hours after which needs to be reapplied.
4. It did not sweat me out or sit on the skin like you have applied a layer of sunscreen.
5. Economical.
6. Travel friendly..easy to carry tube packaging.
7. No whitish cast issued with it.

Cons:

1. Has only SPF 20 which is obviously less for sunny days.
2. May be a little thick for oily skinned or they may not like it.
3. Has parabens.

Overall its quite decent and nice..Lotus Sunscreens have never failed for me yet..I love the SPF 50 spray and its like my HG..and this is also basically a sun block and sweat and water proof too…nice for normal,combination or dry skin.

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 Lotus Sunscreens? Which one is your favorite?