CreaClip Giveaway

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Mai Lieu has made CreaClip which is like a wonderful product to cut your hair at home..Its like a boon for those trims, layers and bangs..and more useful for your kids’ hair. Check out my detailed review of it here

Now you have a chance of winning this CreaClip..And here is what you need to do..

Rules:
You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email id where you can be reached should you win.This giveaway is international and will end on 5th July 2011 at 12.00. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be selected.

To enter:
 Mandatory Entry:
1) Follow my blog through GFC.
2) Like CreaClip page on facebook.
3) Leave your email id so that I can contact you.

Extra Entries:
 4) Like my page on Facebook. (1 point )
 5) Follow me on Twitter @bhumika_t (1 point ) and tweet about this giveaway. (2 points )
 6) Follow my blog on Networked Blogs. (1 point )
 7) Sign-up for New Love’s e-mail updates (delivered via Feedburner) you actually have to Verify and Confirm the subscription in order to receive the extra entry. (3 points )
 8) Post it on your side bar. (2 points )
 9) Do a blog post about this giveaway. (5 points )

And please leave everything in one single comment..in this format:

GFC Name:
Email id:
Facebook name:
Twitter id :
Tweet url:
Networked blogs: yes/no
Email subscription: yes/no,email id if yes
Sidebar: blog url
Blog post: url

So,its international and closes in around 15 days..good luck 🙂

And I will announce the Sigma winner soon 🙂 And another giveaway is on the line up..you must have seen a few things which are double in my hauls 😉

P.S: This is a sponsored giveaway and I am not affiliated or paid by this site. 

Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Gloss Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Gloss Hooked on Pink Review, Swatches

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 065 Hooked on Pink…The other shades available are:

  • Pink Perfection
  • Raspberry Sorbet
  • Sugared Honey
  • Touch of Toffee
  • Born With It
  • Plum-Tastic
  • Sandstone Shimmer
  • Broadway Bronze
  • Mocha Glaze
  • Cranberry Cocktail
  • Wine all Mine
MRP: Rs 250/-

Hooked on Pink is a dark deep pink with little multi colored shimmer..All these glosses have shimmer..They have a doe feet applicator which is easy to use.. They are not sticky and thats their best part.
Pros:
1. These are densely packed colors and are very opaque..so would work well even on pigmented lips.
2. Not sticky.
3. Normal doe feet applicator.
4. Economically priced.
5. Slim square packaging which I kind of liked 🙂
6. Various shades from pinks to reds to wines to browns to bronze.
7. Stay for 2-3 hours..decent enough for a gloss.
8. They have a nice sweet smell.
9. Give a little cooling effect on the lips like peppermint. 
Cons:
1. No peachy or coral shade..more shades should have been in this range.

I overall love these…they are very nice and economical glosses..waiting for more shades..;) 

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 Sugared Honey too..
Have you used Maybelline Colorsensational Gloss ? Which is your favorite shade ? 

Sweets Cosmetics Yo Face! Face Lotion Review

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About Sweets: It was started by two friends Katie Barstow and Molly Dunkle. They say ‘Our mission is to combine cosmetics with laughter, love, and femininity. By providing our customers with indulgent, sassy, and delicious cosmetics, we express our company values of optimism, balance, and empowering women.’ They are based at Colarado in US. Check out their site here

What the Company claims: Yes, this is moisturizer for your face. We are obsessed with Australian tea tree oil as it smells refreshing and sweet, plus is has a cooling effect on the skin and helps prevent acne. Apply this lotion 1-2 times a day to keep your face alive and happy. Yo Face: your face with ‘tude.

MRP: 11.99$

It comes in a bottle with a small nozzle and you get the perfect qty required for the face. Its not too thick nor two thin and as its water based..gets absorbed too.

Pros:

1. Gets easily absorbed into the skin.
2. Very light in texture.
3. Made with natural ingredients and without much of processing.
4. I like the nozzle packaging.
5. Travel friendly.
6. Did not break me out..it even has tea tree oil..and skin does feel soft and moistuirsed.

Cons:

1. A little expensive for the quantity.
2. Can be ordered online only.

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.

Makari Giveaway Winners (Updated)

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Ok I counted and checked all the entries..got 121 entries in total..2 people were international and 1 joined in after the giveaway ended..so could not count them in. Here is the excel sheet

I randomized the list using random.org list randomizer and picked five winners..got first 4..and then they were being repeated twice..finally got a different name…Fahee..:)

So here are the winners:

1. Prerana-116
2. Indgal-91
3. Bharti-104
4. Pooja_G-113
5. Fahee-93

Please email me with your name,address and contact details at bhumika_thakkar@yahoo.co.uk within 48 hours.

Since I did not hear from Bharti..Rashmi Nair is the new winner…Rashmi..pls send me your details soon 🙂

Mattify! Cosmetics Bronzer Review

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About Mattify! Cosmetics: Oily skin requires products with built-in oil control. Mattify! Cosmetics provide you with makeup for oily skin that contains an oil absorbent kaolin clay base – to continuously soak up oil all day long. Kaolin Clay is a natural clay that absorbs an astonishing 3x its weight in oil. Check out Mattify Cosmetics here

It specially adheres to people with oily skin.

What the Company claims: This medium toned bronzer will look beautiful on any skin tone! Dust all over with a fluffy powder brush to fake a sun-kissed glow. Apply more precisely by using a powder puff, for targeted “tanning” and a darker golden shimmer. Can also be used with a powder puff or cosmetic wedge to contour and slim the arms, legs, nose and cheeks. Add to your favorite lotion to create an all-over glow!

From site


A medium toned bronzer with subtle golden shine, suitable for any skin tone. Packaged in a 30g sifter jar (12g Net)

1.50 Shipping anywhere in the world
Price: $5.99

The bronzer has orange undertones and shimmer..a very gorgeous color to use at places where the sun hits for a sun kissed look…though the summers have gone now sadly..and forget that effect in rainy season here ! :p

Best part of all Mattify! products is that they can also be used as a lipgloss and nail paints.

Pros:

1. The bronzer shade is universal..would look good on all skin tones..depending on the usage.
2. Pretty economical.
3. Fixed shipping all over the world and very reasonable.
4. Multiple uses as bronzer,lip gloss,nail paint.
5. Gives a nice glow when mixed with your body lotion and used on legs, decolletege..
6. Pigmented enough and so need to be blended fast.
7. Stays on for 5-6 hours.

Cons:

1. Its not matte..so not for daily use or formal occasions.
2. The color needs to be blended well and fast..you do not want an orange streak on your face.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..quite liked it..

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

My Experience with Buyincoins.com

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I have ordered twice from this website…and my 1st experience was very nice…I ordered my 120 color palette before from them and this time I ordered the 88 warm pro palette,15 color concealer palette and a 3 in 1 mascara guard.

I got both the orders in exactly 14 days and that too with free shipping…where as there are sites within India which do not deliver products so quickly…even after charging separately for the shipping and handling.

Here is the order status as was shown on site after the purchase..

 They do show the dispatched time,date and the picture of the parcel..and here is the old one which is always shown in your account..all your orders till date are mentioned there with details.

You save 0.1 $ for the additional quantity if you buy 2nd product together.

You get everything from gadgets to electronics to makeup and what not on this site..thats the best part. Check it out here

In my previous post I did say that my 88 warm palette was broken and sent them the mail with the pics..They did reply the next day and gave me two options:

1. Either they would give me full refund or replace the palette if I send them the palette back.

2. Or they give me a partial refund of 4 $ if I do not send them the palette back.

Now there was always a risk of the new palette getting damaged again..plus the shipping cost..so I chose partial refund and got 4 $ refunded. So in short got the palette for 6 $ :p which is like an awesome deal..and I love the rest of the colors in it..

And yes you can get discount too.. If you buying for the first time you can use my name in the recommendor option at checkout i.e ‘bhumika_t’ and get 5 % discount…plus you also get 10% discount using the coupon code ‘10%eBay110’ i,e you can get 10% discount always using this code and if you purchasing for the 1st time you can get 15% discount using both !!

So overall the experience was nice both the times..I love the site for its rates and free shipping plus fast delivery and always got replies.

My NYX Haul !

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I had made NYX purchases through Pork Daisy..and I got them yesterday..would review the site and more about it soon..for now here is my small haul..:)

As it was my first experience with the site..I did not order more…I wanted the round lipstick in Tea Rose but it was sadly out of stock 🙁

The products were packed in bubble wrap and inside an bubbled envelope but since there was no box..the upper plastic of the cream blush separated..

What I purchased:
NYX cream blush in Natural
NYX Jumbo eye pencils in Milk, Yogurt and Rust..

Would review them soon 🙂

By the way today is the last day to enter my Sigma and Makari giveaway..so hurry if you have not yet entered 🙂

Dermalogica Products Short Review

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I have used and have been using some of the Dermalogica samples and stating my opinion about it…I do not review samples..coz much cannot be assessed using them..so just saying what I feel about the products..

1. Dermalogica Tri Active Cleanse

What the Company claims: A triple-active concentrated cleanser that improves surface clarity, lifts dulling skin cells and prepares skin for maximum penetration of our unique complex of enzymes, peptides and active brighteners. Skin is left feeling ultra clean and conditioned. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

Its a part of their ChromaWhite TRx range..

Its to be massaged onto dampened face and neck in circular motions for 30 seconds and then rinsed off. It has Lactic acid, Vitamin C, mulberry extracts, giant fennel and white tea.

Its a normal white runny liquid. It has an oily smell to it ! And it hardly lathers…though it does its work well..but they say its to be massaged into the skin for 30 seconds..one has to be very careful in that as this stings like anything even if it goes anywhere near the eye area !

Overall, its an ok product and I did not like it that much..I hate the smell and that it stinged my eyes..

2. Dermalogica Multi Vitamin Power Recovery Masque

What the Company claims: A powerful masque of concentrated antioxidant vitamins to help skin recover from damage while enhancing barrier properties and promoting healthy tissue regeneration. Contains no artificial fragrance or color. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

Its a part of their Age Smart range.

Its a pale yellow thick cream..which is to be used like normal creams on the face and neck thoroughly and left for 10-15 minutes and washed off with warm water…its to be used once a week or when skin requires a soothing remedy.

It has Vitamin A,C,E,F and Panthenol and Oat kernel extracts.

Overall I did like it and the way my skin felt after using it..It was indeed soft and supple.

3. Dermalogica Pure Night

What the Company claims: A nourishing, brightening overnight treatment to help minimize surface spots while conditioning and hydrating skin. Use nightly to help treat and prevent cellular discoloration, smooth fine dryness lines and defend against environmental damage and moisture loss. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

This is also a part of ChromaWhite range..its a white thick cream..does not have any particular smell and does get absorbed nicely into the skin.

Its to be applied on throat,face and neck at night concentrating on areas of dryness.

It contains exclusive Oligopeptide-34,jojoba,cranberry and raspberry oils,licorice,white tea and beta carotene.

I did like how hydrating it was and skin does feel nice in the morning.

Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA +++ Cucumber and Lemongrass Lotion Review

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Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA +++ Cucumber and Lemongrass Lotion Review

This is the one with highest SPF and widest spectrum.

This is meant for intense sun exposure and thats why has the widest spectrum.

Its a thick white lotion with a faint smell of cucumber and lemon grass.

Thats one pump

Pros:

1. I liked the pump packaging.
2. Its small and easy to carry.
3. Has widest spectrum PA+++ and SPF 50..you are at maximum security.
4. Only one pump is enough for the face and neck.
5. Water proof and sweat proof..so suitable for swimming and outdoor activities.
6. The new packaging formula is a little lighter and absorbs better too.

Cons:

1. I did not understand the difference in price of 30ml and 50 ml…Are’n t they opposite..just coz of the packaging :/
2. Would not be moisturising enough for dry skin..so dry skin people cannot skip a moisturiser.
3. Expensive at 350 for 30 ml.
4. Gives a whitish cast if not blended well into the skin.

Overall its nice for these harsh summers..and the new formula is a little better than this one..so I am liking it more..I surely recommend it..and if you are going to spend the whole day out in the afternoons..this is a must !

Rating: (for the new version)

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

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.

Lotus Herbals Pomegranate and Plum Skin Polisher Review

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Lotus Herbals introduced 3 new skin polishers in their range..I wrote about the Pomegranate and Plum one here
Its the energising one and meant for all skin types. Others are Kiwi and Grapes Revitalising Skin Polisher which is meant for sensitive skin and Orange Peel and Alpine Salt Whitening skin polisher meant for oily to combination skin.

Why is it different than a scrub?
Over-scrubbing with ordinary face scrubs can often lead to rashes and redness. Lotus Herbals Skin Polishers on the other hand do not have any such abrasive effect on skin. Lotus Herbals Skin Polishers unlike ordinary face scrubs have ultra fine granules that tenderly clear dead skin cells while nourishing skin to give it flawless radiance.

Do you see the half filled tub

So basically its different coz it has fine granules and its not so harsh.

MRP: Rs 155/- for 50g and Rs.245/- for 100g

It looks thick and gooey like a jam with small white,black and pink granules in it. It smells decent enough..though some may find it a little strong.

Pros:

1. It works well on the face and is gentle enough to even use it daily.
2. Can be used on hands and feet too.
3. Has a nice pomegranate and plum color,smell and feel.
4. Skin does not feel dry after using this unlike a few scrubs.
5. Skin does feel soft,smooth and it gives a refreshing feeling with all that fruity touch to it.

Cons;

1. Those who prefer more of exfoliation would not like this as its mild.
2.  The quantity in 50g tub is less as its just half filled and also by shelling 90 bucks extra you get double the qty..so this should have been priced around 120-125.
3. One polisher comes in tube form…then why rest two in tubs..tubes are more hygienic and better to use.
4. I cannot comment on the anti wrinkle claim and I am not sure of a scrub helping in controlling wrinkles !

Rating:

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

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.