Easy Blue Smokey Eyes Makeup Tutorial | Drugstore | Indian Makeup
Hi guys,
I created this easy blue smokey eyes using just two products i.e. Maybelline Sapphire Blue Colorsensational 3D Eyeshadow Palette and Colorbar Eyeshadow Crayon in Moss.
I liked this Maybelline Palette but they do need a base eyeshadow/pencil for the colors to show up. The highlight shade was pretty good, black one had a lot of fall out though.
I love this Colorbar eyeshadow crayon and these are fabulous even on their own when you don’t want an all out look but some nice color and definition.
Do let me know your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Colorbar Perfect Match BB Beauty Balm Review, Swatches
By Devika
Hi beautyholics!!!
Hope you all are doing well. Summers are here in full swing and carrying a full coverage makeup base such as a foundation and concealer becomes a task especially for everyday go to looks. One just can’t stand by putting on thick layers of base. But we can’t skip it as we do need a sheer flawless look too. As I was facing hard time in sweaty summer days I decided to give a BB cream a shot and I chose COLORBAR PERFECT MATCH BB BEAUTY BALM (vanilla crème)WITH SPF 20 and how it fared for me let’s find out!!
Availability: Across all colorbar counters and also online at amazon , flipkart ,nykaa, jabong
Ingredients:
Colorbar Claims: Makeup and skincare come together to create a perfect match! This multi-benefit beauty balm hydrates, smoothes , protects, and corrects skin with sheer coverage in one effortless step. Enhanced with a blend of potent botanicals and antioxidants, the fresh and airy formula boosts luminosity, diminishes the signs of aging and repairs uneven skin tone while protecting it with broad-spectrum sun protection.
Description: Created using ‘Perfect Match’ technology which makes the BB cream adapt to your skin tone and blend perfectly. It provides sheer coverage with radiant glow.
Paraben free, safe for all skin type
Contains Apple Extract and Aloe Vera for nourshing, protecting and moisturising skin
Contains SPF20 with UVA/UVB filters for broad spectrum sun protection
Actives from USA
Packaging is quite simple. It comes in a broad, rectangular, flattened, opaque skin colored, squeeze tube packaging (with product claim printed) with a silver colored rectangular twist off lid with shade name and number labelled. It is enclosed in the typical colorbar silver rectangular cardboard packaging with product claims and ingredients written. It is travel friendly and perfect for carrying to work. Packaging definitely is quite big for the small quantity it carries. The nozzle of the tube and the tube itself becomes dirty and looks gross just in a few days of usage
Shades – Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream comes in 3 shades Vanilla Creme, Honey Glaze & Cinnamon Swirl. The shade which I own is 001- Vanilla Crème and it is perfect for my medium to fair skin tone. As far as the color is concerned, the shade looks warm when swatched but once applied, it sets into my perfect shade without giving a white cast.
Texture: The formula is creamy, whippy and a pea sized drop is enough for your entire face and goes on smoothly without settling into fine lines. Blends quite well into the skin without leaving white cast behind and gives a beautiful matte finish. The product is enriched with antioxidants and SPF 20 so it is great for everyday use without having to worry about daily use of foundations and concealers. It gives you near flawless coverage. It does not make the skin appear cakey or blotchy; however it dries quickly so you have to be quick with blending. I use my fingers to push the product into the skin. Formula is non greasy, matte and feels comfortable on my oily to combination acne prone skin but for my dry skin ladies I would suggest to use a good moisturizer beneath. I have been using it for quite a long time now and I haven’t faced any breakouts with it.
Pigmentation and coverage: The coverage is more towards the sheer side, perfect for daily usage. It won’t cover up imperfections, but blur them to a certain degree giving a natural look. Those having dark circles might need to use a concealer but I skip it usually. It gives a very natural, glowing look to my face and feels very light on the face. It doesn’t melt with sweat. Well, this cream claims to repair the skin as well, but I didn’t notice any such change in my skin but yes my acne prone skin hasn’t broken out yet. Though it has a SPF of 20 but I do apply a layer of sunscreen as the sun rays are way too sharp these days. It has a fresh fragrance which faints after a while.
Staying power: It lasts on me for good 5 hours, with the T zone getting shiny after about 3 hours so it slides away from there faster, but I top the BB cream with compact on most days, and then I am set for the whole day. On rest of the face it stays on for good 5+ hours
Pros:
Easy, convenient packaging
Keeps my face oil free for 5-6 hours.
Blends effortlessly
No parabens.
Doesn’t settle in fine lines or pores.
Didn’t break me out.
Light texture
Hides minor imperfections
Enriched with SPF 20 and antioxidants.
3 Shades to choose from
Easily available.
Cons
Won’t conceal acne, blemishes or under eye circles.
Dry skinned ladies need to apply a moisturizer beneath it
Didn’t repair my skin, unlike its claims.
Packaging acquires an old look very quickly
Priced on the higher side
SPF should have been more than 20
Dries quickly so you have to be careful not to take too long for application of the cream.
Overall
I absolutely love the way this Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream evens out my oily skin and makes it look so matte. This product is suitable for those who doesn’t want to deal with the hassle of putting layers of concealers and foundations every day for causal purposes. Just grab it, dab it and rush to work!!SPF 20 is an added advantage and no breakouts with this one so a big thumbs up. Though Price is the only downside as we know how affordable other BB creams are in market.
Will I buy it again? The coverage of this particular BB Cream for daily wear is beautiful and I really like this product so yes, I will definitely pick this one up again. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
Rating: 4/5
Editor’s Note: That’s a very nice and detailed review Devika. This sounds quite good.
Top 10 Volumizing Mascaras Available in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
You know the saying, ‘Inner beauty is great but a little mascara never hurts.’ Well, I say the more the better. I saw more of a kohl girl than mascara one mostly because I couldn’t remove mascara properly before. Well, one day I tried out a mascara for an event and I was astonished the way it has turned my eye makeup. And from that day onwards I never skipped mascara. I loved all those tutorials where the bloggers use the beautiful falsies but honestly speaking, I could never get the hang of it. Maybe one day I will or maybe not, but for now I have the super voluminou mascara. They define your lashes and enhance the eye makeup tenfold. So, I have combined the best of the best voluminous mascaras available in India. Read on to know more about it.
One day when I was picking up some random makeup products from the Maybelline counter, the SA insisted me to choose The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara. I was in double minds but somehow ended up picking it and I never had to try any other mascaras again because this was a gem. An amazing product that not only add volume but length to the lashes as well. I was having problem with false eyelashes and couldn’t get the hang of it. But, after I saw how this mascara actually give you the ‘falsies’ effect, I use it both regularly as well as for special occasion. Most the waterproof and washable variant are outstanding and for the price, it is one gem of a product.
2. Maybelline The Magnum Barbie Mascara – 399 INR (BUY HERE)
This is one of the very recent launch of Maybelline and compared to the price, it is again voluminous mascara as well. The wand is slightly curved that gives a proper curled effect to the lashes. The bristles are perfect to provide even amount of volume boost on the lashes to create that doll-like fluttery eye lash look to the eyes. Further, the mascara is sweat proof, waterproof, and smudge proof and hence keeps your eye makeup intact, all day long. In fact, it can be a great one for contact lens wearers. The mascara dries up easily and great for thin eyelashes as well.
3. L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Extra-Black Mascara – 795 INR (BUY HERE for 596)
A favorite mascara for every makeup artist in India. Although it does falls in the higher range category but every penny is worth spending on this beauty. It is such a kind of mascara which will give you everything – curl, length and volume boost that too in the most dramatic way possible. If you don’t want to go for false eyelashes on any special occasion and yet wants such lashes, go for this one and you will never get disappointed.
4. Lakme Absolute Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara- 725 INR (BUY HERE for 510)
Lakme has this Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara from their dramatic range that gives an opulent curl and dramatic volume effect, true to its name. It is a great long wearing mascara with water-proof and smudge resistant formula. The texture of the mascara is semi-thick and dries up pretty good and doesn’t flake from the lashes with the passage of time as well. it gives a decent volume boost which makes it great for day wear and wand is great for application.
L’Oréal Paris has introduced for the 1st time sculpting-fibers in a mascara. It has been augmented with undetectable and ultra-supple 4mm fibers, hence, the formula builds up lashes by moulding, re-shaping and sculpting to give defined look. It has a beautiful wand which is tapered and slightly bent and also coats the lashes evenly without clumping and smudging the eye makeup. The formula is waterproof and gives a soft, fluttery look for daytime. Further, it doesn’t dry out the lashes as well.
This is the queen of all mascaras and that price tag is surely not for faint hearted ones. It comes in a luxurious deep ink blue packaging with a glossy and alluring gold body. The wand is slightly tapered and densely packed fibre bristles. It is comparatively slender it makes it perfect for application. The texture is light weight and wet formula but it doesn’t take much time to dry on the lashes. It also prevents clumping and adds an enormous amount of volume to gives the perfect ‘extreme’ look you desire. Further it doesn’t smudge or flux and comes off easily with an oil based eye makeup remover.
7. Colorbar Zoom and Whoosh Mascara – 650 INR (BUY HERE for 594)
Colorbar has the Zoom and Whoosh Mascara which comes in a beautiful cylindrical packaging of black, silver and pink. The unique thing is the two kinds of wand – for lengthening and voluminizing the lashes. For use the lengthening one and then the voluminizing to see what beautiful dramatic lashes it gives you. The formula is waterproof and color is jet black. It holds the curls well and also makes the lashes soft and comfortable all day long. It hardly clumps and great option for sensitive eyes as well.
8. Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara – 625 INR (BUY HERE) Review HERE
Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara has the revolutionary formula featuring 3D DH Complex for three-dimensional performance and lashes with unrivalled volume, length and definition. It also claims to be enriched with Triple Carbon Black DH Complex for dramatically pure color, and lash-strengthening Keratin. The bristles have a zigzag formation which prevents clumping yet gives you the right amount of volume and length. The bristles are soft so good for those having sensitive eyes.
9. Inglot False Lash Effect Mascara – 850 INR
Inglot is often compared to high-end brands and this mascara is another charmer from their collection. It has lump-free formula allows to reach a desired effect in just one sweep and the wand gives you the perfect precise application without smudging. The smudge proof formulation ensures the mascara will stay where it belongs, but is easily removable. The volume boost it gives is beyond one can fathom and along with the lengthening effect. It is also great for contact lens wearers.
10. Avon Super Shock Mascara – 599 INR
The wand of Avon Super Shock Mascara is a beautiful one which picks up the right amount of product and gives absolutely clump free application. It has a medium consistency and dries off rather quickly on the lashes. It makes the lashes soft and feathery without the hard and dry look. The result is very well defined and volume boost lashes with a uniform look. It is also waterproof and can be used as a great daily wear mascara. Further it is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist-tested.
Editor’s Note: I loved this list Sanchita, I would like to add Maybelline Colossal Volumewhich I have used previously for years! And also Essence Lash Princess Mascara which is pretty good and economical. Rest from this list, L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes, Lakme Absolute Flutter Secrets and Deborah Milano one are my favourites.
Which is your favourite volumizing mascara? Do let us know in the comments below.
Top 5 Felt tip/Pen tip Eyeliners in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Simran
“You have to be calm, cool and collected around liquid eyeliners, because it can sense fear”
Hello everyone!
Let us all look back to the days when we couldn’t even draw a straight line on our eyes, and look at us all, we have mostly got so fierce with our eye liners. I find that an eyeliner adds a quick spark on the face and levels up your makeup game altogether. And, if you haven’t mastered the art of perfecting your eyeliner, worry not; that’s what felt tip or pen tip eyeliners are for. They help you create the perfect line even if you’re a bit too shaky or just a newbie in the eyeliner game.
Liquid liners can be a bit too messy if you’re a newbie and they provide no control over the applicator. I never started with felt tip eyeliners, honestly, i just jumped straight into a liquid eyeliner and by trial and error, i learnt on my own.
Felt tip liners help you create the most perfect lines and sharp wings, the only con being, they usually dry out pretty quickly. So, here’s my Top 5 felt tip/pen tip eyeliners to help you create that perfect wing:
1. Maybelline The Colossal Liner (Price: Rs. 425/-) (Review HERE) (BUY HERE for 340)
This has to be my most favourite eyeliner out of all the eyeliners mentioned here. It claims to be the perfect antidote to your eye liner woes, smudge-free with quick-dry formula ensuring long-lasting bold application. Fade-proof, lasting up to 12-hours long. It comes with a 0.4 mm Flexi Tip Applicator which enables error-free and quick application. Its empowered with Ink-pigment technology providing stunning, defining lines as well as intense colour. Initially, i hated this eyeliner since it didn’t use to last more than 2-3 hours or so; not like any felt lip lasts long but this one disappointed me at first. Then, i just tried using it after days by patting powder on my lids first and the results were magical. This liner lasted me for more than 8 hours and gave me really sharp lines. It is a must have if you want precise, bold, black and long lasting eyeliner.
2. Colorbar Ultimate Eye Liner (Price: Rs. 550/-) (BUY HERE for 512)
It claims to be highly pigmented giving an intense look. It is waterproof and stays on for long hours, without smudging or bleeding and you can also play around with the look you want to wear. This liner gives you the blackest lines and is completely smudge free. It lasted me a good 6 hours. It doesn’t come off easily until you actually use a makeup remover. It is worth a buy if you want an eyeliner for an all day usage.
3. Lotus Herbals Colorkick Curved Liquid Eyeliner (Price: Rs. 725/-) (BUY HERE for 690)
I bought this eyeliner after hearing bloggers and youtubers rave about, and i finished it pretty quickly since it just is so good. It claims to give proper holding position for comfortable application. Buttery soft texture glides over waterline effortlessly. It does not feel heavy. Stays on eyes for long time. I love the way the product is packaged, it helps you have a grip and control over what you’re doing. It gives bold black lines and the tip is perfect for even creating a thin line. The only con is the pricing which i find is a lot to spend on a felt tip liner which is barely 0.4ml. A must have for anyone who is new to the eyeliner world. It’s a dupe of the Sephora Curved Liquid Eyeliner.
4. Maybelline Hyper Sharp Eyeliner (Price: Rs. 425/-) (Review HERE) (BUY HERE for 361)
Can we all just agree that Maybelline makes the best and affordable products? It claims to be waterproof, does not flake and can be used on the inner rim. The carbon black colour and defined finish will add an instant drama to your eyes. With its precision-tip foam applicator, this innovative sweat resistant formula delivers vibrant wear with no feathering, flaking, or fading. This liner gives you really precise and thin lines, it stays for upto 5-6 hours and is pretty sturdy so you can carry it around wherever you go. If you need a liner for creating the subtle thin lines, just buy this liner without a second thought.
This company has been there forever, our mothers used its products, so you just know it is trustworthy. It claims to have a quick dry, long lasting, smudge-free formula that just doesn’t smear. This eyeliner will highlight the beautiful shape of your eyes. It comes with an easy-to-apply applicator which is in a pen-type design, making it simple for you to define the contours of your eyes, to give you the desired look in one stroke. This liner is yet again bold, black and provides you perfect control over the lines you create. You can create anything from a subtle thin line to a bold winged eyeliner. It lasts up to 6 hours and is smudge free. It is Lakme, just trust it and buy it. do i need to say anymore?
Editor’s Note: I absolutely love this list Simran. Maybelline Hypersharp was my favourite untill they launched the Colossal Liner. Now I only use Maybelline The Colossal Liner. My recent discovery which is really nice and I would like to add in this list as the 6th one is the PAC Cosmetics Liquid Liner Pen.
Colorbar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks, Diamond Shine Lip Gloss Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
I have been trying out these two new launches from Colorbar from quite some time now. And I also did a look around these. Here are my thoughts on them.
I did this look with these new launches..
Colorbar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks: This ultra-modern eye-shadow stick glides like velvet, has feather light application and lasts for 8 hours without creasing, flaking or fading! Applying perfect eye-shadow will no longer be a tricky job with ColorBar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick. Fall in love with this blendable and highly pigmented do-it-all eye-shadow stick, which also doubles up as eyeliner. Sharpen the tip with a detachable sharpener (attached at the back of the stick) for precise application and use it to shade, define, smoke-up and highlights. Its velvet powdery, lightweight texture is smudge proof and doesn’t non-transfer on the upper eyelid.Preservative and mineral oil free. Dermatologically and Ophthalmologically Approved
MRP: Rs.850/- for 1.4g
Ingredients:
Available in 10 shades
I have the shades Ornament and Moss in the Eyeshadow sticks and Nude Glow and Pixie Pink in Diamond Shine Lip Gloss.
The eyeshadow stick comes in a swivel up rotating packaging. Each shade has a matching base colour which makes it easier to identify. It also comes with a sharpener, so that the tip can be sharpened if it gets blunt and flat. That comes very handy, coz it is difficult to use on the upper/lower lashline with the flat tip.
It is cream finish and glides on well, but it sets almost immediately and doesn’t budge once set, you need to be super quick when you are working with this. This can be a con for newbies, as it won’t blend once set. It is super pigmented and settles to a matte finish. It is indeed smudge proof and transfer proof as claimed. But when used on lower lashline and waterline, it does smudge a bit.
It stayed put for almost the whole day on the eyes, untill removed and around 6-7 hours on the waterliner and lower lashline, before smudging a bit. It comes off easily with a makeup remover. I love the idea of eyeshadow sticks since they are easy to use and carry.
Left: Ornament, Right: Moss
005 Ornament is a nice champagne beige with hints of gold. A perfect, everyday shade and would also work for office. You can even use it as a base and layer with more deeper or glittery shades for more intensity and a heavier look.
Top: Ornament Bottom: Moss
004 Moss is my favourite, a bluish green shade which pops up the eyes. I love using it on the upper and lower lashline, as seen here. It’s a perfect spring color and would brighten up the eyes and face, it makes the eyes look more white.
Left: Moss, Right: Oranment
Here I have used the shade Ornament all over the lid and the shade Moss on the upper lashline and outer half of lower lashline and extended it and blended softly with an angled liner brush.
At Rs.850/- these are slightly expensive, but I am quite impressed with the quality. They do as they claim! I highly recommend these, I also like the shades Slate and Mulberry.
Colorbar Diamond Shine Lip Gloss: You’re not fully dressed until you add some Glitter! A Gorgeous high shine lip gloss that wears a feather and envelopes your lips with rich, intense Color in just one stroke, packed with Luxe shimmer. This soft highly pigmented gloss adheres perfectly and glides on flawlessly, to make your lips shine like diamonds. Enriched with Vit-E & comforting oils, it fits the lip care needs of every woman perfectly.
Features and Benefits:
High pigmented shimmer gloss
Light weight on application
Comforting oils to provide hydrate and conditioning to your lips
Smooth and creamy application
Enriched with Vit. E providing antioxidant properties
Color does not bleed on lips
Flocked paddle applicator to picks up a generous amount of gloss for a nice, even lay down of color
Preservative free
MRP: Rs.675/- for 3.8ml
Ingredients:
Available in 8 shades
Coming to the Colorbar Diamond Shine Lip Gloss, they come in a round, transparent, normal glass packaging. Since they are see through, you can easily identify the shades if you have more than one.
Now I am more into matte lipsticks and liquid lipsticks, I haven’t used a lip gloss in the longest time. But I guess once in a while, they look quite good. Of course, you get a nice, shiny pout with a lip gloss, which you can never with a matte lipstick.
These are completely non sticky, well pigmented for a gloss and the color stays well even after drinking, etc. These are quite moisturizing and light weight, and all that these claim! Mostly all lip glosses transfer a lot and don’t stay more than 1-2 hours, these ones do! They stay well for about 3-4 hours and survives light drinking, etc too.
I usually use a base color as a soft tint blended with my fingers and go over a gloss like this. The color and stain stayed put well though the evening for me.
002 Nude Glow is an everyday nude brown with silver shimmer
004 Pixie Pink is a bright neon barbie pink with silver shimmer
Left: Nude Glow, Right: Pixie Pink
Nude Glow is more universal and can be layered on any color lipstick and worn on it’s own as well. If you don’t like using lipsticks at your work place, something like Nude Glow should be perfect!
Pixie Pink can be layered but it is bright and pigmented enough to use on it’s own too.
If you are into matte and colored lip glosses sans shimmer, this is not for you. But if you like a shimmery, glossy pout, these are a must have!
I absolutely love Nude Glow, and it comes in 6 more shades. It is definitely very pricey for a lip gloss, but the quality is comparable to MAC and/or other high end glosses.
I have used the Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Tint in Pink Fantasy as a soft tint and blended with finger and the shade Nude Glow on top of it, in the first pic above, for this look.
What do you think of these new Colorbar Launches? Tried any? Your thoughts?
Hello everyone! I am a complete eye shadow junkie. Palettes are my favorites and I swear by Rimmel and Sleek Makeup for eye shadows. Now-a-days eye makeup looks are the biggest ‘in’ thing and we love to add the dash of eye to brighten up the entire makeup look. The whole aura of any eye makeup look – be it a smoky and sultry or simple neutral eye makeup, you need some really good pigmented eye shadows. In my opinion, the Indian market really lacks budget friendly pigmented eye shadows. Be it palette or mono pans, whichever decent product is there, it is priced very high. There is another thing I noticed is that the shades are very repetitive and mattes are almost missing. Nevertheless, today I have compiled the top 12 eye shadows available in India (online and retail) which are pretty economical.
1. Rimmel London ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick – 415 INR
These are my favorite eye shadow sticks and I love the kind of colors they. From matte browns to beige and deep blues and greens – they have it all. It comes in a chubby fat sharpenable pencils. The texture is so smooth that it glides like a dream and blends very easily. Pigmentation is top notch and single swipe gives you the saturated color. It gives you enough time to smudge and set the color and then doesn’t budge at all. It is thoroughly water proof and smudge proof as well. The colors, when set properly, hardly creases (after 9-10hours) and can also be used a base for powder eye shadow. For the price, they are a steal. (P.S: Bronze is my Favourite!)
2. Makeup Revolution Single Eyeshadow – 295 INR (BUY HERE for 234)
Makeup Revolution has been one phenomenal budget friendly brand and has got popular among various bloggers. A lot of e-commerce sites have been stocking their mono eyeshadows and palettes and we love the variety they have. The mono eye shadows and pigments in particular are very convenient to use. They are richly pigmented, blends really well and doesn’t crease much on the lids. These are appropriate for creating various makeup looks and lasts longer on the lids without fading off.
3. NYX Single Eyeshadow – (300-400 INR)
They have a variety of matte, pearl, shimmers and duo chrome eye shadows to choose from. There are numerous colors and quite some popular ones as well. The packaging is sturdy and great for travelling. The texture is good and gives a nice color pay off. From shimmers to matte and neon, you will get every possible color. These are ideal for beginners and they perform wonderfully. You can also try the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils(Review HERE) which are equally raved among beauty bloggers. (P.S: Absolutely love ‘Yogurt’, works amazing to highlight inner corners and brow bone. The shade ‘Milk’ acts as a perfect eyeshadow base for lighter shadows)
4. Inglot Single Eye shadow single – 550 INR (They have raised the price to 550 INR, also they discontinued the round refills which were a bit cheaper. Now they only have square ones) (Some available on Nykaa & on MajorBrands HERE)
When Inglot was available online, I couldn’t be happier about it. The only reason was to shop eyeshadows. They have an amazing collection of eyeshadow pans and most of them are great dupes for MAC (MAC eyeshadows costs a bomb!). The Inglot Freedom System palette is also available which enables you to choose the perfect color combination palette you want in your life. They have pearl, shimmery as well as matte finish and more than 400 shades to choose from. The texture is wonderful to blend in and pigmentation is top notch. They hardly crease and stay put the whole day. You can also try their rainbow pans (consisting of three hues of a same color)
5. Coloressence Single Eye Shadow – 170 to 200 INR (BUY HERE)
Coloressence is quite a well-known brand in the market and they have some really good products. One of them is the mono eyeshadow collection which comes in a durable black casing. The numbers of colors in this range is slightly low comparatively but the quality is surely great to work with. They have pearly and satin matte collection and some of the very famous are the gold, burgundy, blue, black and brown. These are soft in texture and I found pigmentation is superb with one swipe.
6. Colorbar Emphaseyes Eyeshadows (Available in 27 shades and priced at Rs.550/-) and Emphaseyes Baked Eyeshadows(Available in 10 shades and priced at Rs.599/-)
Versatility of Colorbar is surely enthralling. All the finishes from matte to pearly to high shimmer available in both the ranges and hence you can create a lot eye makeup looks with these. With a proper blend of ingredients, the texture is satin smooth and a commendable pay off for your eyes. The baked eyeshadow can also be applied wet which gives an insane color pay off and rich effect to the eyes. The fall out issues are minimal and the long lasting formula makes these totally a winner.
7. Revlon Colorstay Shadow Links Eye Shadow- INR 195 (BUY HERE for 165) (Review & Swatches HERE)
If you are a beginner or want to create your own customized palette without bankrupting, this is the one for you. You can buy any desirable shade from the collection of 15 available shades and attached with one another to create the exact palette you want. The texture is smooth and really workable. Again some of them are super pigmented and nice, plus pretty economical. Definitely check out the shades Bhumika has swatched and the Copper and Gold shade is what she swears by!
8. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadows – INR 525 (Review & Swatches HERE and HERE)
With a small tub packaging, these mono eyeshadows from L’Oréal are incredibly good. It has the velvet powdery texture and soft and silky formula which glide on the lids like a dream. The pigmentation is very good and it gives a rich satin look to the eyelids. The staying power of 8-9hrs is truly praiseworthy and hardly creases even without primer. Most of the shades have metallic effect and the sheen is gorgeous for very occasion. This is one of the best quality eyeshadow available in India with such reasonable price tag. Bhumika has already reviewed the Endless Chocolate which is a stunning brown for warm skin tones. (P.S: Also love All Night Blue which is the most gorgeous blue eyeshadow in my stash)
9. MUA Makeup Academy Single Eyeshadow – 431 INR
MUA makes some really eyeshadows and be the palette or singles, each of them were great. The single eyeshadows, available in 34 amazing shades with a wide range of mattes and pearly touches, helps you creating a variety of looks for both day and night. The texture is extremely soft and super blendable and the color payoff is pretty impressive. The matte black (20) is greatly pigmented rich matte black for the smoky looks while the brown (19) can be used for neutrals and crease effect.
10. Freedom Makeup London Mono Eyeshadow – 350 INR
Very recently I bought few shades from their collection and I have to agree, they are great value for money. Comes in small round packaging, there are available in mattes, pearly (glided collection) and also certain base shades. The base shades are perfect for creating an even canvas or simple winged liner look. All the shades are well pigmented with soft textures, smooth and easy to apply for an everyday look.
11. Oriflame The One Cream Eyeshadow – 449 INR (Review & Swatches HERE)
Cream eye shadows are so beautiful and easy to work with that you won’t know until you use one! The Oriflame The One Cream Eyeshadows are available with a very reasonable price tag and definitely check out the swatches done by Bhumika. The color payoff is extremely rich, intense and creamy and the texture is so forgiving that anyone will find it easy to work with. Bhumika feels that these are just perfect to use when you are in a hurry, just blend, layer and set and you are good to go for the day.
12. Deborah Milano 24Ore Velvet Eye Shadow – 395 INR
Deborah Milano has some pretty beautiful shadows available in singles, duos and quad. Thse eyeshadows have a satin soft texture and gives a beautiful finish to the eye makeup looks. The pigmentation is worth talking about and when you use the eyeshadows in the wet form, you would notice the thrilling intensity of it. All the shades are so beautifully matches with the Indian skin tones is that, one wouldn’t be enough for you at all. It stays fairly long even without primer and dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.
Editor’s Note: I love this list, have quite a few from the above. Absolutely love the Oriflame Cream one and the L’Oreal Infallible Monos. I used to love the Maybelline Color Tattoo, sadly they are discontinued now but I still have and love the Bad to the Bronze and Pomegranate Punk.
Which is your favourite eyeshadow? From this list?
Colorbar is one of the leading cosmetics brand in India and offers an array of makeup products. I love the versatility of their range which consists of budget friendly to high end products and their quality is impeccable. From what Colorbar has started in India, it has come a long way and has some of the best products at reasonable price. One of the main reasons that draws me toward this brand is their availability. Of lately, we witnessed a lot of new launches and they completely kept us on our toes. Each one of them as good as can expect and we couldn’t help but lust them all. Therefore, I decided to do a list on the top 10 favorites or must-haves from Colorbar.
(Click on the links to read reviews or see swatches)
If you are a kohl kind of girl, you would fall head-over-heel on these kajals. It comes in 5 different matte colors and has a smudger sponge at the end. The colors are as rich, intense and pigmented as they can be and glides on the eyes like a dream. The creamy texture gives you enough time to carefully smudge and create a smoky look and then it settle down a clean matte look. It is extremely long lasting, even on oily eyelids and totally smudge proof and water poof all day long.
Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils comes in 17 different colors. No amount of praise would be enough to define how beautiful these eye pencils are! They glide so smoothly on the eyes and great for everyday wear. It has the intense pigmentation and has both matte and glitter shades. It settles down to a semi-matte finish, extremely long lasting and water proof. They don’t flake or feels uncomfortable at all. Considering the price tag, it is one of the best creamiest eye pencil available in India. (P.S: I have Jaded and Prunella)
3. Colorbar Perfect Match Face Primer – 825 INR
Primer plays an essential role as a base makeup for a long lasting one. Colorbar Perfect Match Face Primer is considered one of the best budget friendly primer for oily skin in skin. It makes the skin smooth and provides a noticeable difference to the pores. It has somewhat a gel like consistency that sets in with a matte look. The smooth base it provides, help the foundation glide effortlessly and controls the unwanted shine. It also tones down certain blemishes and gives a natural radiance to the skin.
My Holy Grail lipsticks! I can literally rattle all day long to describe this beauty. My lip stash is full of Velvet Matte Lipsticks for every occasion. It has 29 shades in total and totally budget friendly. The creamy touch and a matte formula is what make the product stand out and it is quite long lasting on the lips. The colors do not bleed even when they are rich and pigmented. It also nourishes the lips with the presence of Vitamin E and feels comfortable even in winters.
5. Colorbar Zoom and Whoosh Mascara – 650 INR
Colorbar has the Zoom and Whoosh Mascara which not only adds volume and thickness but also lengthens the lashes. The black color is well pigmented and coats the lashes evenly without messing with the eye makeup. Only two coats of the product gives the drama and enhancement you desire for every look. The wand is great to apply the mascara and doesn’t clump at all. It also dries pretty fast without any smudging at all. A great mascara for a intense the eye makeup.
These are chubby wooden lip pencils which offers 17 stunning shades. The shades mostly has pinks and reds and you are sure to find a favorite here. The texture resembles that of a creamy one and it has a wet-matte finish. It is extremely hydrating and forgiving for dry and chapped lips as it has conditioning ingredients like Shea butter and vitamin E. The color pay off exceptional with just single coat and the color doesn’t bleed at all. There is no staining at all and also comes with a sharpener for free.
BB creams are such raving in the beauty industry. It reminds me of the quote ‘less is more’. They are not foundation yet provides such nice and smooth touch to the skin. Colorbar BB cream is one exceptional one which provides 4 different shades for different complexions and undertones. It blends flawlessly and sets onto the skin without looks patchy, ashy or uneven. It is light weight and hence you can easily wear it on summers and also in winter underneath a nice moisturizer.
8. Colorbar Nail Polish Exclusive – 175 INR
The most popular nail polish range of Colorbar and has a mammoth collection of 36 colors. One of the striking thing is that the nail lacquers are toluene and DBP free and does not yellow out nails. Majority of the shades are well pigmented and gives a nice color pay off with just 2 coats. The rich color and high sheen formula strengthens nails and keeps them moisturized. The bottle lasts long and the texture doesn’t thicken over the time. (P.S: They also have small sets of 3 based on a theme, looking forward to try the new French Manicure Kit. They have also launched a Speed Dry Top Coat)
9. Colorbar Deep Matte Lip Crème – 675 INR
One of the launches of Colorbar in the beginning of 2015 is the matte lip crèmes which are quite a rage. It comes in 10 gorgeous colors and packaging with the doe foot applicator. It settles down to a spotless matte finish with an intensely bright effect. Deep Matte Lip Crèmes are light weight and comfortable to wear. It also has moisturizing ingredients that prevents the lips from drying out and has a super long lasting formula. It survives snacks and drinks and requires very less touch ups. (P.S: I also love the Kiss Proof Lip Stains)
10. Colorbar Definer Lip Liner – 599 INR
These lip liners from Colorbar is very pretty and comes with its own customized sharpener. The overall packaging is very convenient and it has shades. The lip liners are very smooth and glides well on the lips with tug or pull. It has a nice matte texture that can also be worn alone underneath lip balm or on top of a gloss. The color are rich and deep in pigmentation and helps to bring out the best of any lipstick. This is another must-have product for every lipstick lover.
Do let me know your favorite product from Colorbar
Editor’s Note: Colorbar is one of my all time favourite brands especially for lipsticks and eye pencils! They make amazing eye and lip stuff, I also love their skincare. The Colorbar Fresh Start Water Cleanser is an amazing cleanser cum makeup remover and the Colorbar Stay The Day Finishing Mist is what I use to set my makeup all the time. Apart from that I have the Just Smoky Kajal in Green which I love and the Kiss Proof Lip Stains are also amazing! I have Mauve Dusk and eyeing the Haute Latte now. The Colorbar Lip Definer Pencil in Berry Roseis an absolute must have! I have the Jumbo Take Me As I Am in Flirtatious Pink and Sinful Orange. Also love the Matte Touch Lipsticks, have 2 from the Darkened Summer Collection. Colorbar Soft Touch Lipstick in Rougemarie is a deep berry shade which is an old buy but berry is quite IN currently 🙂 Colorbar eyeshadows are pretty decent too, see the swatches HERE. They have just launched the Eye shadow Sticks and I am looking forward to trying them, would review them soon.
Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation Review, Swatches
By Pallavi
Hello Girlies,
I was in hunt of everyday foundation. But i wanted something lighter not those heavier cakey foundations. Those heavier cakey foundations are meant for parties and night outs, not for daily wear especially in mornings. Now, most of you will recommend BB and CC creams for this. But sadly i have used a number of BB and CC creams but none stood as per my expectations. So, i resorted to foundations. But i was looking for foundations which could serve as a daily wear.
Thus, i went to my nearest store and the SA there recommends me this foundation from the house of Colorbar. The SA swatched this one on my hand and i liked it’s finish. Thus, without further adieu i bought this.
So, here is the Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation with UV Filters for all you ladies. Read along to know if it’s worth your skin or not.
Company Claims:
A fluid foundation that adapts itself to the color of the skin.
Moisturizing and filling benefits
UV filters for sun protection
Lightweight, Oil Free
Dermatologically tested
Available in 3 shades
Shades Available:
Classic Ivory
Nude Beige
Warm Beige
Price: Rs.725 for 30ml
Ingredients:
My experience with Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation with UV Filters
This foundation comes in a rectangular medium sized silver carton box. The packaging looks very chic and shining. It has entire product details inscribed on it.
Inside the silver box there is a sleek skin colour tube. The tube has a very unique and appealing shape. The bottom of the tube which is the cap is silver in colour. The cap is screw cap which needs to be twisted to bring out the product. Inside the tube there is a thin nozzle out of which the product comes out. Once when you have twisted the cap you need to press the tube slightly to bring the product out. A very little product comes out.
This is the medium shade ‘Nude Beige’. The foundation is light cream in colour. It has a thick consistency. You need to take the product in a little quantity because after blending too the product has a yellowish cast. You need to further blend the product to minimize the yellowish cast. So, words of caution take a little product only. This will make your swatch easier.
Now, i apply the foundation in dots on face. You need to move the fingers to blend the product completely. The product has UV filters which will protect you from sun exposure. The finish is very natural. It does not feel heavier on skin. It has slight illuminating particles. The product is perfect for daily wear foundation and gives medium coverage.
Pros of Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation with UV Filters:
Trustworthy brand
Widely available
Lasts pretty long
Little product goes a long way
Very natural finish
Has UV filters
Does not feel heavy on skin
Survives entire day
Cons of Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation with UV Filters:
Only 3 shades available
Needs a lot of blending
Rating :
Quality : 4/5
Value or money : 3/5
Availability : 4.5/5
Overall Rating : 4/5
Editor’s Note: I think it’s a nice everyday option, especially for office wear, also the fact that the shade adapts to your skin is good. But minimum 5-6 shades would have been a much better option. Nice review Pallavi 🙂
Have you tried the Colorbar Perfect Match Foundation yet?
Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain Mauve Dusk Review, Swatches, FOTD
What the Company claims: Revolutionary unique No-Transfer Lip stain formula glides on flawlessly and delivers impressively long-lasting, velvety color that will not transfer and stay all day long.
The weightlessness of the formula will provide you with all-day comfort – wear lip makeup and a flawless look.
Features and Benefits:
No -Transfer liquid lip stain
Weightless on application
Long Lasting
Matte finish with creamy application
Enriched with Vitamin E providing antioxidant properties
Color does not bleed on lips
Preservative free
Shades Available: 8
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.900/- for 6.5ml
To start with the packaging, I love the silver steel gloss like tube but it is see through in the middle where brand name goes and you can see the shade from the see through.
The doe foot applicator is perfect for application, even on the sharp edges and for defining the cupid’s bow. It is thick, pigmented cream in texture but settles within a minute to smudge proof, matte color.
I love the fact that it is comfortable on the lips and not at all drying. I have dry lips and I have a tough time with matte lipsticks usually, but this by far has been the most comfortable matte lip stain for me.
The pigmentation is so amazing that I just need to take the product out once to cover the lips completely. I never have dipped the applicator again for more product and I feel this 6.5 ml tube would last me really, really long.
Coming to the main part for me, the staying power. It stays whole day and survives meals, tea, coffee, everything. It fades a bit by the end of the day but doesn’t budge. Also it comes off easily with a makeup remover.
L- Just Applied, R- Matte within a minute
I have the shade ‘Mauve Dusk’ which is a beautiful mauve dusky rose pink, it looks more pinker in sunlight and more mauve indoors/dim light as you can see in both the pics below. I absolutely adore this shade and have been wearing this quite often since the time I got this.
Here it is on me..
It is definitely on the expensive side, but I would say the quantity is 6.5ml which is more than the usual 4ml in such matte lip creams/tints. I would have preferred less quantity and less price, which would have made it more economical.
But quality wise, it is just amazing! I highly recommend it!
I just wanted to add something here, I have seen mixed reviews of this lip stain and 2-3 bloggers found it very drying. I am not sure if the formulation is different for different shades, but try it before buying coz Rs.900/- is a lot to invest before trying.
Rating:
Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes!
Have you tried the new Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain yet?
I got some stuff from Nykaa and Amazon, it’s been a few months though that I recorded this video. I was waiting since a long time to upload it coz it was something or the other coming up in between.
Sorry I forgot to use the mic in the first half, so the focus noise 🙁
Let’s see what all I picked from Nykaa.com
Whisper Sanitary Pad Ultra Clean XL Wings (30S) – Rs. 310 La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Corrective Unclogging Anti Imperfection Care (40ml) – Rs. 1300 Free La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Maybelline Color Sensational Pink Alert in POW4 3.9gm – Rs. 425 L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Spring Rossette 4.2gm – Rs. 740 (On discount :p) Colorbar Definer Lip Liner in Berry Rose 1.45gm – Rs. 599 Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Brush- Purple/Black – Rs. 1099 (It’s expensive :o) Hill Fresh Grapefruit Rush Body Wash 200ml – Rs. 199 Oisis Make Me Happy Bath & Shower Gel 300ml – Rs. 249 2 of Bare Essentials Nail Polish Remover Pads – Rs. 198 (99 each) Lux Velvet Touch Moisturizing Body Wash 100ml – Rs. 120 Vega Premium Eyelash Curler – Rs. 99 Fair & Lovely BB Cream 9gm – Rs. 49 Basicare Self Holding Rollers Large (Pack Of 4) – Rs. 200 Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser – Rs. 95 Aroma Magic Turmeric Cleanser – Rs. 135 Christine Valmy Val Clean II 50ml – Rs. 195
And coming to Amazon.in, if you have noticed Amazon started with their luxury beauty department where they stock all high end brands. I got a chance to try out the luxury beauty department and this is what I got:
Kama Ayurveda Mridual Soap-Free Facial Cleanser 40g- Rs.295/- Forest Essentials Kashmiri Saffron and Neem Delicate Facial Cleanser 200ml – Rs. 975
I wanted to try these both since a long time but never really went to the store for just 1 product and you know how it is with Forest Essentials, once you go into the store, you want everything and get confused most of the times 😀 I am glad we can buy these Luxury Beauty brands including a few which are not available in India, on Amazon.in now 🙂
I hope you liked my haul, do let me know if you want any specific review first. I will try and use them before, coz there are still a few reviews in line already :/
What is your favourite product? What did you shop recently?
