And The Winner is..

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I got 94 entries…randomized them through a random list…you can check them below..and used random.org to pick the winner..

And the winner is

Indianmakeupways

Congrats anju….mailed you…

And for others…dont worry..I would be having more giveaways 🙂

I would be MIA for few days coz of my exams…I hope this ends for forever and things work fine for me..
Would miss you all and blogging. Thanks for all the support and making my giveaway a success…:))

See you all soon.

Five Best Mineral Makeup Products

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Vogue shares the five best mineral makeup products out there..
Over the past decade a new breed of all-natural formulas has taken over the beauty world – mineral makeup. The claims of mineral makeup – being non comedogenic, good for acne prone skin and free from fragrance, synthetic dyes and preservatives have made them the good guys of the makeup world. With all the big brands and small boutique ones jumping onto the mineral bandwagon the choices are plenty and often confusing. Allow us to easy up the process for you with our picks of the five best products out there.

1. The Body Shop Nature’s Minerals Foundation: With a mix of Kaolin clay and Mediterranean clay this product is a must have for women with oily skin. The clay helps soak up oil while providing a medium coverage that feels light on skin.

2. MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural: Almost a cult classic for women in this generation, the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish compact provides medium matte coverage and comes in10 differentshades so you can find just the perfect one for you.

3. Bare Escentuals Get Started Kit:With two foundation shades, a concealer, blush, bronzer and three brushes, this well thought out assortmentthat puts your face together in a matter of minutes. Made especially for sensitive skin, this is the foundation to try if you’re acne prone.
4. Pur Minerals Start Now Essentials Kit: A makeup starter kit that will not intimidate a mineral makeup novice. Packed with pressed compacts of foundation, bronzer, blush and an all in one brush, this is as easy as it gets.
5. Lancome Ombre Absolue Mineral Eye Shadow Quad: A perfect harmony of lavender shades come together in this mineral eyeshadow quad from Lancome. Great for day and evening wear, this is one kit that travels well.
 
I would love to try the MAC MSF….and you ?
What would you like to try? Do you use any mineral makeup currently?
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Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches

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Lakme Enrich Satin Lipsticks 132,138 Review, Swatches 

Lakme Enrich Satin shades 131 to 138 are from the new Lakme Fantasy Collection…out of the eight..131 to 134 are non shimmery and 135 to 138 are shimmery.

132 is a nude pink brown…an MLBB shade for me…looks like second skin..one would not make out if I am wearing a lipstick..I loved this shade…

138 is a deep berry wine color with lots of silver shimmer..perfect for night time or with something traditional like a dark saree…

T-132 B- 138

Pros:

1. These are moisturising enough…you can easily skip a lip balm when using these.
2. The collection has more of pink this time than the usual browns.
3. Darker colors have a decent staying power of 2-3 hours and they leave behind a tint.
4. 131,132 and 133 are more on the nude pink side..those colors are very pretty for daily wear.
5. I love the shade 132 ! Its my MLBB and I am wearing it daily.

Cons:

1. The same old Lakme packaging..and with no names…just the numbers to confuse us more :/
2. It has an artificial smell and a weird taste which I did not like.
3. The lighter colors like 132 hardly stay for 1-2 hours without eating or drinking.
4. I would have preferred more colors in this range..and preferably non shimmery ones more.
5. Shimmer strays outside the lips in shimmery ones like 138.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes…I want to check out shades 131 and 133.

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Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipsticks Review, Swatches
Maybelline Watershine Lipstick Review, Fancy Gold and Iced tea Swatches
Lotus Herbals Floral Glam Lipsticks Sensuous Mauve and Choco Chip Review,Swatches 
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Review 
Lotus Herbals Moist Petals Lipsticks Swatches
Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipsticks Swatches
Lotus Herbals Moist Petals Lipstick Maroon Melody Review, Swatches 

Which shade did you like the most from the Fantasy Collection?

Himalaya Anti Dandruff Hair Cream Review

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Himalaya Anti Dandruff Hair Cream Review


I suffer from dandruff occasionally and I don’t know whats with the weather right now…everyone is complaining of it these days. So I got to try the Himalaya Anti Dandruff Cream and I am loving it a lot..

What the Company claims: Contains Tea Tree Oil and Rosemary , which provide effective anti-dandruff action and reduced hair fall. Holy Basil and Sesame soothe the scalp.

Directions: Massage gently on scalp in circular motion. Use regularly before and after shampooing for dandruff-free, soft and shiny hair. Suitable for all hair types. Safe to use on artificially colored or permed hair. Recommended with Himalaya Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for best results.

Ingredients: Each ml contains:
Exts: Chanaka 20mg, Rusmari 2mg,  Tulasi 2mg, Oils: Kayaputi 5mg, Karanja 3mg, Nimba 3mg, Tila 3mg , Draksha 2mg

MRP: Rs.100/- for 175 ml and tube form Rs.35/- for 50 ml

Its a light green colored (like all tea tree oil containing products) rich and thick cream. Easy to use and spread around the scalp and a little goes a long way with it. I quite like the smell and it last for 1-2 days even after using a conditioner. And the main part….it WORKS !! It does help reduce dandruff with every use.

Pros:

1. Does help reduce dandruff without leaving hair dry.
2. The smell is quite nice and lasts long.
3. Economical at this price…the qty is huge enough.
4. It makes hair soft to touch.
5. Works on all hair types…worked for my brother too.
6. Has a shelf life of 3 years.
7. Has all natural ingredients..good enough for the hair.
8. It comes seal packed with a foil like all Himalaya products in a tub.

Cons:

1. Comes in a tub..have to dip hands on every use.
2. Has parabens as preservatives.
3. I have not used it after wash as I feel it would weigh down my hair.
4. It has to be used continuously..if you stop using it..the dandruff returns back.

Overall I quite like it and I am really impressed with the product..I am yet to try the Protein Hair Cream which I am doing next.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.25/5

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

Experiment at 4.30 am and FOTD

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As my exams are nearing up I am busy studying these days and I study at nights…yesterday was too bored and thought of trying out something and it did work !!

What I did…I made a lip and cheek stain from my MAC Brash and Bold Pigment. I was not sure of how it would turn out so I made only a little qty.

About Pigments: Pigment is a highly concentrated loose color powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Use to create a subtle wash of color or an intense effect.

What you need :

A plastic spoon
A sanitised small container or lens case.
Any pigment of your choice..but a color which looks wearable on lips :p
Vaseline

Thats it…
It was very difficult to describe the exact color..Christine does it best.
Brash & Bold is a velvety, deep fuchsia-red with subtle fuchsia-purple sheen. If Bright Fuchsia and Pink Pearl pigment had a baby, this would be it. (From Temptalia)
Check out the swatches here

I took a little pigment in the container, heated the Vaseline a bit and added it to the container…mixed them well and let it cool down…

I got a pretty raspberry pink color..a fuchsia leaning towards red…I love it…:)

I used it on my lips and on my cheeks…and the Vaseline gave it a super glossy effect…very similar to Maxfactor Miracle Touch Cream Blush which are sheer and have a similar glossy effect on cheeks.

Swatch

Blended

The pigment has awesome staying power and it stayed up pretty well on cheeks..the only problem was on the lips..as the vaseline goes away..it starts fading…but in parts and settles into fine lines too…now the tint was there on my lips on the centre forever…but the sides had worn off and it became uneven…I guess it would make a good base for similar colors…or let me try applying it or using it some other way…would think of something.

Now I was wary of sharing these pics…as I was just sitting and studying and these are random clicks and I have just the pigment made on lips and cheeks and nothing else..so please ignore my face,eyebrows,etc..got no time these days for any grooming 🙁

Any suggestions guys??

Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream Review

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Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream Review

I had not used any night creams till now. And this is my 1st one and I am glad I did.

What the Company claims :
Action: A daily-use night cream, enriched with vitamins and essential oils. Nourishes the skin with vitalisers, nutrients, and moisture.

Usage: Massage gently over cleansed face at night before retiring.

Indications :
Dry, lackluster skin
Skin exposed to harsh environmental conditions and pollution

Composition:
Revitalizing Night Cream contains the following ingredients:

Pyrus malus (Crab Apple, Seva) has cooling, soothing and keratolytic properties. It reduces inflammation and removes the dead skin fragments.

Triticum sativum (Common Wheat, Godhuma) helps in proper drainage of secretions from the sebaceous and other glands of the skin and thereby helps in preventing black heads. It contains natural antioxidants which protect the skin.

Citrus limon (Lemon, Nimbaka) is a rich natural source of vitamin C. It protects the skin from oxidative damage and helps in preventing pruritis. Its essential oils, acts as astringents.

Lilium polyphyllum (White Lily, Ksirakakoli) has soothing, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato, Raktamaci) is a rich source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, which have an effective antioxidant action.

Each gram contains : Exts {Mahanimbu(Citrus grandis),Nimbaka(Citrus Limon), Tamatar(Solanum lycopersicum)} 30mg.Seva(Pyrus malus)30mg,Godhuma(Triticum sativum)20mg,Ksirakakoli(Lilum polyphyllum) 20mg.
Inactives: Phenoxyethanol, Methyparaben, propylparaben

MRP: Rs.90/- for 25g and Rs.170/- for 50g

It comes in a small flat tub. It has medium consistency and a light smell. It comes covered with a seal on top.

Pros:

1. Skin feels soft and smooth the next day.
2. It does not make huge false claims…its just for repairing the skin and skin does feel soothed.
3. Did not break me out.
4. Will suit all skin types.
5. Economical.
6. Has all natural extracts of white lily.tomato,lemon and wheat.
7. A little bit is enough..so its going to last long.
8. The thing I like about Himalaya and Biotique is that their shelf life is 3 years which I find great as even if you stop using it or keep it somewhere and forget it..you wont have to throw it away coz of expiry when you find it..happens with me lot of time :p
9. With regular use..skin does even out and feel better.

Cons:

1. Takes a little time to get absorbed but since it is to be used at night..I don’t mind it.
2. Comes in a tub and you have to use your fingers.
3. Has parabens as preservative.

Overall my skin loves it…and its my Holy Grail night cream !

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.75/5

Would I buy it again: For sure..!

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

Lotus Herbals Color Marvel Nail Color Review,Fiery Orange NOTD

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Lotus Herbals have two types of nail paints Color Marvel and Color Dew and recently they have come up with a new range of Color Dew nail paints. Color Marvel are the round bottles and Color Dew are the long and sleek ones.

Here are the shades available..

What the Company claims: A unique non-toxic formulation, which is Acetone, Toluene & DBP-free, keeps nails healty & shiny for the long. The extended, flat & sturdy brush ensures even & Zero-streak application.

Side-effects of Acetone on nail cuticles are :
it dehydrats them
makes them fragile
makes them dull and dry
it can irritate skin
Toluene, found in common lacquers and nail polish: is a skin irritant. And so is DBP.

MRP: Rs.90/- for 8ml

I have the color Fiery Orange 986 and a beige golden color with no name. :/


Fiery Orange is a peachy orange color with fine golden shimmer and the other one is light beige golden color with fine golden shimmer again.

  

Fiery Orange

Beige Golden

Pros:

1.  Its Acetone, DBP and Toluene free.
2. The color stays without chipping for 7 days !!
3. The brush is super awesome…non messy, fuss free application in a minute.
4. 2 coats are enough for a perfect color.
5. Dries super fast.
6. Economical at the price..Maybelline and Lakme stand at the same price but this surpasses them in quality.

Cons:

1. Availability is a problem with Lotus Herbals Cosmetics.
2. Do not rely on the shades on site..see 986 shows a pink when its an orange..total mismatch..

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy them again: YES..!!! I loved them..

Shimmer and Shine like Sonakshi

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Bollywood’s latest it girl, Sonakshi Sinha is literally all over the town. From debuting with none other than Salman Khan to walking the ramps for big designers and making TV appearances, the lady is clearly on a roll. Known for her beautiful, long tresses and her subtle smoky peepers, she clearly knows her make-up well. Here’s how to get understated dramatic eyes, dewy cheeks and a pretty pout, Sonakshi style.

Start with a light base, blending a few drops of foundation (Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup, Rs. 1500) with your regular moisturiser for a natural finish. Use a creamy concealer to cover any dark circles and even out the eye area (Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer, Rs. 950). Subtle kohl-rimmed eyes is ‘the’ look that Sonakshi sports here, so sweep a natural eye shadow across the eye lids and keep it simple. With a precision eye liner (Christian Dior Intense Liquid Eyeliner, Rs. 1400) draw a line close to your upper lash line. Using the precision tip of the liner extend the eye liner downwards from the inner corner of your eyes (as shown). A single coat of intense black mascara (Dior Show Extase, Rs 1240 Or Lancôme Definicils Precious Cells Mascara, Rs. 1280) adds just the right amount of drama. Use a creamy kohl pencil (Lancôme Le Crayon Khol in Noir, Rs. 1085) and line your waterlines.

To achieve a rosy, luminous complexion Vogue recommends using a blush and a lipstick in the shades of peach and pink. Vogue recommends Guerlain Blush Éclat in Cherry Blossom (Rs. 2170) and YSL Rouge Volupté in in Fetish Pink (Rs. 1500).

(*all prices in approximate figures)

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Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Review

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Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Review
About Liz Earle Naturally Active Skin care: Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a Great British beauty brand, founded in 1995. We are passionate about all that we do and create products that really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality naturally active ingredients.

Our products offer a simple no-fuss and dependable routine which is also a pampering daily treat for everyone. Check out their site here

About the Cleanser: We only make one cleanser because this formulation is the ultimate in concentrated yet gentle cleansing power and works on every age and skin type.

Our plant-based cleanser has a 2-phase action, phase 1 is the cleansing. Free from mineral oil, it has a rich and creamy texture and swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make-up, even stubborn mascara.

Phase 2 is the polishing. Polish off the cream using the pure muslin cloth to help gently dislodge dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin.

Naturally active ingredients include eucalyptus and cocoa butter for smoother, clearer skin.

Suitable for all skin types.

Directions for use: Cleanse daily morning and night using this two-step process:

Step 1: Massage 1 or 2 pumps gently onto dry skin over face and neck. Free from mineral oil, its rich and creamy texture swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make-up, including stubborn mascara.

Step 2: Rinse the pure muslin cloth in hand-hot water and wring out before gently polishing off the cream to gently remove dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin.

Splash face with cool clean water and follow with Instant Boost Skin Tonic and your choice of moisturiser.

Ingredients: Aqua (water), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl esters, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Cera alba (beeswax), Propylene glycol, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, Limonene, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide.

MRP: 5.10 GBP for 30 ml (It comes in 30ml,50ml,100ml and 200ml pump and tube options..check here)

Its off white in color and has medium consistency..not too thick nor too runny. It has a herbal smell. This cleanser by Liz earle has won multiple awards as the best cleanser. It comes with a polish cloth which is made in India :))

Pros:

1. It does cleanse well and removes all makeup including water proof mascara.
2. Skin feels super soft and smooth.
3. It even moisturises skin while cleansing.
4. Has all natural ingredients.
5. Does not contain parabens.
6. Delivers all over the world and that too quick.

Cons:

1. Very expensive for a cleanser…but than it does deliver quality 🙂
2. The smell might be a problem for few.
3. Available online only.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4/5

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