The SPF 30 comes in two types..one for oily skin is PA+ and other for normal to dry skin is PA++ And also the variants available for oily skin are three and that in dry skin are two..plus the price is also higher for normal to dry skin.
It claims to be light and non oily..it has that pinkish tint coz of the kaolin clay present in it..
Ingredients:
Pros:
1. Gets absorbed completely into the skin. 2. Does not leave skin oily or greasy. 3. Did not break me out. 4. Has a nice refreshing cucumber and lemongrass smell. 5. Gives that cooling effect to the skin. 6. Moisturising enough for oily skin. 7. Does not leave a whitish cast and is very easy to blend in unlike the SPF 50 one. 8. Easy to carry around the 20 g tube in case you are out and need to apply sunscreen every 2 hours.
Cons:
1. It provides SPF 30..which is good for daily use..but not for too much sun exposure. 2. It would not make your skin lighter or correct past blemishes. 3. Dry skin people would need a moisturiser underneath.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money : 3.5/5 Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
I did like it overall…its quiet nice for oily skinned people…non greasy, no whitish cast and gets absorbed well and does not settle on skin.
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Soothe your mind body and soul with Lakmé Studios new
Fusion Massage
Get set to relax your mind, body and soul as Lakmé Salon launches its very first ever Fusion Massage. Exclusive to Lakmé Studio, this massage is a brilliant combination of six massage techniques including Thai, Swedish, aromatherapy, Lomi Lomi, Lymphatic drainage & Shiatsu. Depending on your lifestyle, Lakmé Studio has designed three variants of this massage – Detoxifying massage, Stress Relief Massage and Relaxing massage, with each one lending itself to ease your body and senses.
Detoxifying massage rids your body of its toxins cleaning out your system, using a blend of herb essential oils like Juniper Berry, Rosemary, along with Geranium mixed in Vegetable Carrier Oil
Stress Relief massagehelps relieve those tense muscles and uses a blend of spices and herbs essential oils like Basil, Ginger along with Lavender mixed in Vegetable Carrier Oil to do so
Relaxing massage allows you to drift into a blissful state of relaxation using a blend of floral essential oils like Ylang Ylang, Lavender, and Geranium in Vegetable Carrier Oil.
Indulge in the combinative massage therapies from around the world as they come together all under one roof at Lakmé Studio helping you revive and rejuvenate your energy. Choose the massage that suits you best after a complete consultation with the masseuse on your lifestyle and habits. An intricate procedure, the service starts off with a dry massage, using just the right amount of pressure to relax your muscles. After this, aromatic oils are then massaged onto your body, pacifying the senses and relieving them of all tension. Experience step by step relaxation as the masseuse rejuvenates your energy by using multiple massage techniques on the right pressure points.A sixty minute therapy, this massage helps one to detoxify, relieve stress and relax from just Rs. 1350 onwards.
Speaking on the benefits of the massage, Lakmé Studio skin care expert Sushma Khan says,“The fusion massage at Lakmé Studio brings together the best massage techniques to give the customer an all round benefit from each massage. It is a complete head to toe experience, replenishing your energy levels and leaving your body supple and relaxed. Getting a facial simultaneously while getting this massage takes you to a whole new level of tranquility.”
Kiran Gill, Chief Marketing Officer, Lakmé Lever says, “Lakmé Studio continues to raise the bar in terms of the expert services it offers to contemporary Indian women. With the launch of the fusion massage, we combine the goodness of all six techniques and customize them to suit our customers. Each variant of the massage promises complete relaxation, allowing you to drift away for a while from your busy hectic schedules.”
Leave your troubles behind and come indulge in some much needed pampering with the Fusion massage at Lakmé Studio.
Ever notice that your eyeshadow disappears half way through the day? If you have oily skin, this is a common problem. Without the proper base, eyeshadow does not adhere to the skin & as a result, you get streaky shadow that fades fast. Mattify! Long Lasting Eye Shadows all contain the same Kaolin Clay mixture as Mattify! Original Powder – giving them a superb oil absorbing base and staying power.
One Product – Four Different Uses! There has never been a cosmetic item that multi-tasks like this. Each Mattify! Long Lasting Eye Shadow can be worn as:
Eye Shadow Eye Liner Lip Gloss Nail Polish
To create Eye Liner: Dip a skinny applicator into water and tap away excess. Dip applicator into Mattify! Eye Shadow, and again, tap away excess. The powder shadow will instantly liquefy, allowing you to use it as a liquid eye liner.
To create Lip Gloss:Dispense a small amount of Mattify! Eye Shadow onto a thick piece of paper. Remove lip gloss wand from container, and dab into the eye shadow. Brush onto lips until desired color opacity is achieved.
To create Nail Polish: Dispense a small amount of Mattify! Eye Shadow onto a thick piece of paper. Take the brush out of the jar of nail polish, and dab into the eye shadow. Brush onto nail until color completely covers the nail. Allow to dry and apply a clear or glittery top coat.
Application: Several different looks can be achieved with Mattify! Eye Shadow. Use lighter colors to highlight and brighten, and darker colors for liner or to create sexy smoky eyes.
Always start by inverting the jar (with lid still attached) and tapping a few times to bring shadow through the sifter holes. Turn jar right side up & then remove lid.
Sheer Color Wash: Dab one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color. Tap applicator on side of jar, or gently blow on applicator remove excess. Gently brush applicator over desired eye area. This will obtain a sheer color wash.
Opaque coloring: In a circular motion, swirl one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color, making sure to saturate it with quite a bit of shadow. Tap or blow on applicator to remove excess. PAT the applicator onto desired area. **It’s important to use patting motions to achieve an opaque effect – otherwise you will spread the color too thin and end up with more of a sheer coloring. Depending on the desired level of opacity, you may want to go over the area a couple of times.
Smokey eye: Using the opaque coloring technique described above, apply shadow toward the outer corners of eye lids. Next, use the applicator to grab the heavy coloring on outer corners inwards toward the center of your eye. The color should be darkest at the outer most corner of lids, and begin to lighten toward the center of lids. Lightly dab a pale complimentary color to the inner corners of the eye.
I am reviewing the shades Midnight Train, Snow Bunny and Summer Storm.
From site
Midnight Train is a sultry deep blue with silvery flecks and metallic shine. Creates the perfect smoky eye & is a sexy alternative to basic black liner.
Summer Storm is a hazy medium grey with bright sheen – creates a beautiful smoky eye when used dry, or an awesome foiled metallic liner when applied wet.
Snow Bunny is a semi opaque white with shimmer that sparkles on your eye lids, like sunshine dancing across the snow. Makes a great accent color to lighten and brighten corners of eyes and under brow bones.
T-B: Midnight Train, Snow Bunny, Summer Storm
Dry and wet
Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin Clay, Cornstarch.
MRP: 4.99$ for 5g
Pros:
1. These eye shadows stay pretty long without a primer or anything..they stayed for around 5-6 hours and did not fade out completely even in rains. 2. Work great as wet eyeliner too. 3. Has multiple uses. 4. All colors are very nice and you would surely get confused. 5. Reasonably priced. 6. Free shipping all over the world. 7. Did not crease at all.
Cons:
1. I did not find any con except for the fact that these are a little shimmery and not for formal occasions. 2. These are more pigmented when used wet.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 4.25/5
Would I buy it again: Yes !
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
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 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 ?
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.
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..:)
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.
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.
