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My Sleek and Colorbar Haul

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My Sleek MakeUP and Colorbar Haul


I wanted to share this from a long time..my recent hauls..though I got them last week..somehow always forgot sharing it here..

Enjoy the pics 🙂

I got Sleek Oh So Special Palette..After trying Glory, I wanted to try another Sleek Palette and a Neutral one since I am more into neutrals..and was confused between Storm and Oh So Special since I liked both..somehow Oh So Special appealed a little more..and got it 😉 I also got the Sleek Glo Highlighter in Peach Shimmer..the famous dupe for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks, Pout Polish in Perfect Plum, Pout Paint in Pinkini and the Rose Gold Blush..the Nars Orgasm Dupe..

Coming to Colorbar, I wanted to try their new launches..so got the Soft Touch Lipsticks in Garnet for me and Rougemarie for mom, Creme Touch Lipstick in Passionate, True Gloss in Vintage Rose and Take Me As I Am Lip color in Flirtatious Pink..

You liked the haul ?

Young Discover Youthopia Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Young Discover Youthopia Lipstick 225 Rose Damask Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Give a vibrant change to your personality with this Young Discover Youthopia Lipstick with clarified butter. A hit these days, the bold colour of this lipstick will definitely elevate your style quotient while you dress up for the day. A lipstick that takes care of your lips. Made using patented technology, these lipsticks contain the goodness of clarified butter, kokum butter (garcinia indica), honey and beeswax. This creamy formulation locks in the moisture of your lips instantly and keeps them soft and supple throughout the day. Also these lipsticks are made with natural mineral colors and glide smoothly onto your lips caring and beautifying them.

MRP: Rs. 270/- for 4.25g

Ingredients: Certified organic clarified butter (cow ghee), kokum butter (garcinia indica), honey, beeswax and colours

Directions: Clean your lips with a moist cotton ball and apply evenly.

Care: Keep away from sunlight. Store below 30 degrees Celsius.

Available in 24 shades.

Young Discover Youthopia Lipstick comes in a small sleek black packaging with rectangular edges..though it looks quite small and like a mini lipstick, it does have 4.25g qty which is more than the normal lipsticks these days..

The shade 225 Rose Damask is a peachy coral shade..but not too bright kinds..something very wearable..It is indeed very moisturising..and this is one lipstick which you can wear anytime even if your lips are chapped, coz this would heal and not accentuate or settle in lines..

It is quite pigmented..and one swipe gives you a good enough color..though the staying power is average since its quite creamy..it does leave a nice peachy tint behind..

Pros:

1. Made from natural ingredients like cow ghee, kokum butter, honey and beeswax.
2. Small sleek packaging..which is sturdy enough.
3. No artificial chemicals.
4. It heals while you wear it.
5. Quite pigmented.
6. Leaves behind a nice tint.
7. Economical..the qty is good enough and its offered on discount on most of the sites.
8. Does not accentuate or settle in lines.

Cons:

1. Not available in stores, but only online.

Actually no other cons with it I can think of, I quite love the formula, its perfect in pigmentation, decent staying power, heals while you wear it and available in good many different shades..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : Yes..I would love to try another shades..

Have you tried Young Discover Youthopia Lipsticks ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick Swatches

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Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick Swatches

What the Company claims: Lakme Absolute Matte is enriched with vitamin E and wheat germ oil to keep lips soft, silky and smooth lips. Its non drying creamy formula keeps the lips hydrated with a matte finish.

Size 3.6ml

MRP: Rs. 375/-

Shades: From left-right

 

Pure Glam
Winter Lily
Pink Romance
Grape Blossom
Peach Carnation
Classic Rose
Brilliant Kiss
Desert Dune
Pink Princess
Elegant Bloom
Lip Lush

There was a Milan Red..but I don’t think the swatch unnamed is Milan Red..I am not sure of that shade..

Sorry for a little mixing of Pure Glam and Winter Lily..

I liked Peach Carnation, Classic Rose and Brilliant Kiss

Which is your favorite ?

Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipstick Twig Review, Swatches

I had totally forgotten to review this..dunno how..I had to review it long back though..

I had heard a lot of good things about ‘Twig’ and did they hold good for me..let’s find out..

What the Company claims : Full color, Full Moisture, Full shine for fuller lips that look and feel smooth! Instantly releases rich color with creamy/sequined/shimmery texture.
Formulated with Vitamin E and Jojoba to hydrate lips and seal in moisture, so lips stay smooth.

MRP: Rs.375/- for 3.6 gm (but often on discounts)

Available in 25 Shades

Avon Ultra Color Riche come in a black and silver oblong curved packaging..its handy and light and I do like the packaging..only issue is you cannot find the shade easily if you have many of these..

Twig is a light rosy brown shade..kinda MLBB..this would be a perfect MLBB for someone between NC 37 and NC 42..works for me too..but just a little more on the brown side on me..though I do love it as an MLBB

It looks scary and wine like in the tube..but comes up as a light creamy rosy brown..

Its subtle enough to be worn everyday with anything and would even work with your formal wear or in office like Colorbar Bare..

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Decent packaging.
2. Twig is a nice rosy brown shade..which can be worn anywhere and an MLBB shade for many.
3. Often on offers like 2 for 319 etc which is a very good deal.
4. Stays for 2-3 hours without eating, etc
5. Creamy and moisturising and feels quite light on lips.

Cons:

1. Avon is available only through reps.
2. Difficult to find a shade if you have many coz of the same packaging.

Overall these are quite good lipsticks..with some good everyday wear shades like rosy browns and pinks..I have liked Rose Wine too and may get that next..

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Avon Ultra Color Riche Lipsticks? Let me know your favorite shades..

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

New Launches by Lotus Herbals, Maybelline and L’oreal Paris

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New Launches by Lotus Herbals, Maybelline and L’oreal Paris


Lotus Herbals has introduced 10 new stunning shades of PURE COLORS™ lip color. Lotus Herbals PURE COLORS™ range of lip colours is 100 % vegetarian, natural and safe and animal product free. It is enriched with botanical extracts of Aloe Vera and Jojoba.

It is priced at Rs.245/- and is available in 32 shades at select premium beauty and department stores across the country.

Check out other swatches HERE

Maybelline New York, the # 1 color cosmetics brand in the world completes its premium face makeup collection, the Dream Range, with the addition of the NEW Dream Lumi Touch Concealer.

The Dream franchise, voted the #1 foundation umbrella brand in the world comprises of a collection of products with revolutionary hybrid formulae, including Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Pressed Powder, Dream Touch Blush and now the latest and revolutionary Dream Lumi Touch Conealer.

The NEW Dream Lumi Touch is the first gel-based concealer from Maybelline New York. It illuminates while it conceals, delivering a natural result. Eyes are instantly brighter, awakened, and more alive! The new Dream Lumi Touch diffuses light as it conceals because of the diffusing power of concealing pigments blended with illuminating gel base. It covers any imperfections or dark circles letting you experience touch-and-go illumination like never before. The Lumi Touch Concealer comes in a revolutionary pen format for easy application on the go! Available in 6 shades.


Dream Lumi Touch Concealer- Rs. 475


Check out other products from Dream Range here

L’Oréal Paris launch the new True Match Super Blendable powder foundation.

The two- way foundation and pressed powder works as the perfect accessory for women who want to achieve a smooth, natural finish and seamless coverage. With just one application, this powder foundation mattifies, illuminates and conceals all imperfections making your skin look natural with no mask- effect for up to 8 hours and comes with special ‘shade enhancer’ pearl pigments, which matches your skin tone and texture for a perfect and flawless coverage. What makes this product unique is the fact that you can use it as a dry press powder, or wet the sponge and use the cake as a foundation.

Enriched with Vitamin C formula, this product helps to enhance whitening effect and gives firmness to the skin; the two- way cake comes with SPF20/PA++ to protect the fairness and radiance of the skin from the harmful UV rays. The Opti-match technology used in the product helps calibration with skin tone, giving your skin the perfect coverage and the Hyaluronique acid helps maintain the moisture level of skin.

This compact- size product comes in a very stylish case, powder+ foundation and sponge applicator. The packaging is very sleek which makes it apt for travelling or carrying it around in your bag for touch-ups.

The True Match Super Blendable powder foundation is available in 5 different shades that remain true to natural skin-tone. Get your ‘True- Match’ powder foundation today!!!

Price(MRP): Rs 1095/-


What are you most excited about ? The Dream Lumi Touch Concealer sure does look good !

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipstick Coral Lustre Review, Swatches


I had told you about the High Shine Range Launch here

What the Company claims:Mirror Like colour from micro mirror pigments.Creamier Feel From nourishing Honey Nectar.

Why you’ll Love It:
See the sumptuous side of high shine.
So refined, so sophisticated…it’s sensational.
Mirror-like colour from micro-mirror pigments.
Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar.
Now lips flaunt the most spectacular shine

Expert Tip:

Apply your lip color by starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

Shades Available: 10

  • Pink Freeze
  • Disco Pink
  • Glisten Up Pink
  • Mauvilous Shine
  • Fruit Punch
  • Plum Shine
  • Dazzling Plum
  • Coral Lustre
  • Nude Glow
  • Lacquered Brown

But here only 4 shades are available: Coral Lustre, Fruit Punch, Lacquered Brown and Plum Shine

MRP: Rs. 399/- for 3.5g

These are shaped exactly like Maybelline Colorsensational..only have a steel grey packaging.

I wanted Coral Lustre from the time it was launched in US..I so loved the shade at the very instant.

Its true coral shade with some silver shimmer..and has a super glossy shine and finish..it does moisturise lips and works as a lip balm too…now a lipstick which does the work of a balm 😉

Though its sheer and one swipe is light, it can be builded..see 3 swipes..

T-B: 1 swipe, 3 swipes

Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Very creamy and moisturising..so much so that it might melt in heat.
2. Gives a super glossy shiny mirror like finish..you do not need a separate gloss with this.
3. Though the color comes up sheer in one swipe, it can be buildable.
4. It leaves behind a pretty coral pink kinda tint.
5. I liked the packaging.
6. Shimmers are not gritty.
7. Does not settle in fine lines.

Cons:

1. Staying power is average..stays for an hour or 2 without eating or drinking…though the color does not completely vanish away.
2. Its expensive for 3.5 g..compared to the Colorsensational range..its more the price and less the quantity.
3. Might not work for pigmented lips.
4. Finishes off soon.
5. Shimmers stray across lips, at times.

Overall I quite love the shade..I am a fan of corals..and such glossy colors..and it has decent pigmentation and even leaves behind a tint. If you like glossy lipsticks and corals, this is a must buy.

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I love the shade 🙂

Have you tried the Maybelline High Shine Lipsticks ? Your favorite ?

Viviana Matte Lipsticks Review, Swatches

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Viviana Matte Lipsticks Sinful Velvet, Provocatively Pretty Review, Swatches 
What the Company claims: A perfect Gliding Application for a professional fashion-show finish! A product characterised by an Ultra Thin Film and by an immediate writing performance.
Viviana™ Lipstick is characterized by an Extra-Shiny Brightness, a pastel delicacy and a Long Lasting comfort. The special formula, rich in purified waxes, ensures a perfect adherence and an Incredible Smoothness.

Plastic Powders: perfect glide in application.
Colour-bright pigments: full colour result.
Silicones and special polymers: lasting shimmering effect.
Jelly Texture: extraordinary comfort sensation.
Vitamina E: anti-ageing action.
Jojoba Oil: emollient action.
Slightly scented.Dermatologically tested.
Light esters: comfortable lasting film
Perfume free.
Lanoline free.
Complying with the CEE, FDA and Japan legislation.
Velvet ester: to give a velvet, evanescent touch.

Shade Card:

MRP: Rs. 329/- for 4.2g

Though they mention matte, these are super creamy and glossy..and are super pigmented..and the staying power is nice too.

Proactively Pretty

The shade card mentions provocatively pretty but on the lippie the shade name goes Proactively Pretty..now I am confused…but whatever the name..the shade sure is a pretty one..its a deep rosy brown..would suit all skin tones..more so dusky skin tones.

Sinful Velvet

Sinful Velvet is a warm mauvey pink..it would suit to medium to fair skin tones more..

T-B: Proactively Pretty, Sinful Velvet

Here is it on me..

Provocatively Pretty
Sinful Velvet

Pros:

1. Super pigmented..the swatches were difficult to remove from my hand.
2. Stays for a good 4-5 hours and leaves a tint behind.
3. These are very very creamy..in fact I feel they easily melt or break if not handled well.
4. There are 12 shades to choose from and both in matte and frost finish..there are browns, pinks, mauves, rosy browns..a shade for everyone.
5. Has jojoba oil and Vitamin E.
6. Perfume free..if one is bothered by smell.
7. Feels very light on the lips.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue. They are available online at Urbantouch, Good Life and Snapittoday.
2. I don’t know what the jelly texture as claimed means..but these are super creamy..and so soft that it broke while swatching..these I guess need to be stored in the fridge..and are not very travel friendly too.
3. The packaging..very poor and unattractive..plus not even sturdy..the bottom of Sinful Velvet is unattached and it does not swivel or come out..I have to roll the white plastic base of the lipstick inside for the product to come out :/
4. I think it should be priced below Rs. 300/- at this packaging..ya if they make the packaging prettier and fancier, then its justified.

Overall I like the quality, texture ,shades, pigmentation, staying power..only if these were sturdier and had better packaging, these would be awesome..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I quite like the shades..I only wish they were sturdier.

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

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Bare- MLBB ?

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Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick 58BR Bare- MLBB ?
What the Company claims : For a rich lip colour with a creamy shine, the Velvett Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy. Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E. Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvett Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.

MRP- Rs. 225/- for 4.2 g

I have reviewed the shade 57P Naked Pink before..here

These used to come in square packaging before and were priced at Rs. 200/- but even at Rs. 225/- these offer quite a good range of shades, great pigmentation and quite good staying power. Worth it..

These have an matching bottom to the shades…go creamy enough and have a somewhat matte finish..stay on for a good 4-5 hours and leave behind a tint..the only issue is all shades leave behind a pink stain on the lips. That is the only con with it.

Bare is a muted peachy brown..perfect MLBB i.e My Lips But Better shade for me..I love this shade after my favorite Maybelline My Mahagony. This shade can be worn anytime anywhere..it is just perfect with everything..I love my MLBB shades..bear with me 😀

Here is the swatch..


Forgot to include a lip swatch..

Read the whole review for Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks here

Overall I love Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks..these sure are a value for money….and I totally recommend the ‘Bare’ shade..I am sure it would be an MLBB shade for many..They have come up with five new shades..like Obsessed Orange, Thrilling Pink, Peach Crush, Etc…I am eyeing the Thrilling Pink 😉

Check out my other MLBB shades here

Which is your favorite MLBB shade ?

Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick Review, Swatches

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Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick RS 612 Gilded Wine Review, Swatches

Description:

A new formula that provides true intense colour with all day hydration. This ultra-smoothing formula blends effortlessly for a luxurious finish.
DERMATOLOGIST-TESTED

Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick fuses powerful skincare with cutting-edge color technologies to create the ultimate lipstick. You will fall in love with the clear, true color and rich, full-looking finish that make these luscious shades unique.

What else you need to know: Driven by the advanced technology of Dual Optimizing Powder, Ultra-Fine Satin Smooth Pearl, and Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE, each radiant shade gives lips lustrous, all-day moisture and a protective veil that actually improves texture.

MRP: 25$ for 4g (Rs. 1550/- here)

Ingredients:

Shades Available: 25

The full tube contains 4g of the product..This small sample size has 2.5g. Its a clover shaped lipstick with steel gray packaging.

Their codes naming is in short like RD is red, PK is pink, BE is beige, OR is orange, RS is rose, etc.

I liked the packaging..its quiet nice..though a little bulky..(i.e the full size). The lipstick has no smell or taste. It is super pigmented and glides on smoothly..just 2 swipes gives a full blown color..these are super moisturising..you do not need a lip balm underneath.

RS 612 Gilded Wine is a muted rosy wine shade..which is not OTT or goth types..but a very wearable wine..would suit all skin tones..especially duskier skin tones.


Here it is on me..

Pros:

1. Super pigmented.
2. Very moisturising..and feels very light.
3. Stays for a good 4-5 hours.
4. The packaging is nice.
5. Available in 25 different shades.
6. Has no taste or smell..so would not bother anyone.
7. The shade Gilded Wine would suit all skin tones.
8. Does not dry out lips or bleed or settle in fine lines..its the perfect finish.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Available only at the Shiseido counters or online. You can buy it on Medplusbeauty here

Overall I have no other cons with this..I love the formula..it is one of the most moisturising, pigmented and super light lipsticks out there ! Though expensive..these are totally worth it.

I wish to try Roseate RD 734 and Fuchsia RS 320

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipsticks ?

11 Inglot Freedom System Lipstick Swatches

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11 Inglot Freedom System Lipstick Swatches


If you don’t know about the Inglot Freedom System..go here. And for those who already know..these Freedom System Lipstick Swatches would help you buy them online too..

You can buy these online here

MRP: Rs. 250/- for 1.2g

These are super creamy and super pigmented..the lighter shades stay for 3-4 hours where as the brighter shades stay on for a good 6-7 hours..they never feel dry on lips..love the formula totally.

61 is a deep rosy brown..would suit duskier skin tones.
41 is a warm milky brown
20 is a true bright orange
08 is a light rosy brown..would be an MLBB for medium skin tones.

68 is a cool toned rosy pink
49 is a pink red with blue undertones.
75 is a burgundy rust brown
13 is a nude pink brown..quite similar to MAC Cosmo

01 is a bright coral orange with a hint of neon

03 is a warm nude pink brown shade..an MLBB for medium skin tones

51 is a very pretty wearable fuchsia pink with blue/purple undertones

I love 51, 01, 68, 08 and 13..I hope these swatches help you..:)

Which are your favorites ??