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Oriflame The One Illuskin Blush Review, Swatches

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Oriflame The One Illuskin Blush Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

This post was in my drafts since a long time, I have been using these Oriflame blushes since a few months and here are my thoughts..

Claims: Versatile duo-shade blush lets you create perfectly contoured cheeks. Darker shade sculpts and defines while lighter, shimmering shade highlights. HaloLight Technology™ for subtle lustre. Light, silky texture and comfortable to wear.

MRP: INR 599 for 4g (On offer: INR 449)

They come in three shades and have a small, tiny square packaging. Very light weight and handy, perfect for travel. They have a mirror inside, they do not come with a brush though.

Luminous Peach: It has a satin finish deep peachy coral blush and a beige and silver highlighter

Shimmer Rose: It has a satin finish peach blush (ya it’s peach and not rose) and a peachy gold highlighter. The highlighter is beautiful, and more like blush actually since it’s peach and can be worn like a blush

Pink Glow: It has a matte coral pink blush and a beige pink highlighter. If you like matte blushes, this one is for you

The best part is you can use them individually or combined, they look good both ways.

L-R: Pink Glow, Shimmer Rose, Luminous Peach
L-R: Pink Glow, Shimmer Rose, Luminous Peach

The names are pretty confusing though coz the rose is also a peach shade and most of them are in peachy coral family. But the plus point is they work beautifully on all Indian skin tones.

You can use only the blush side for day time and combine both for night time or even use both together for day time, since the highlighter is very soft and satiny and not shimmery.

My favourite is Luminous Peach and it will look good on all skin tones from fair to dark. They are pretty pigmented and all these swatches are just one swipe, you do not need too much or do not need to go over many times with this. Staying power is decent, they stay for 4-5 hours. Only disadvantage is you need a Oriflame representative to buy these.

For the price point, they are quite good and I would say definitely buy one of these during their offers. Recommended.

Have you tried the Oriflame The One Illuskin Blushes?

My Top Favourite Blushes

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My Top Favourite Blushes

Hi guys,

Today I am listing my top favourite blushes, 5 out of 6 are matte and perfect for day time. Only the Jordana one has shimmer but that is not much visible on the skin.

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush in Peachy Sweetie

It’s a light dusty rose pink and completely matte. The most affordable blush in the market and is pigmented enough! I recommend this to everyone, even if you are not a blush person and would like to own just one and not invest much in it, you can try this.

L’Oreal Paris Lucent Magique Blush of Light in Fuchsia Flush

Another super gorgeous hot pink shade! This is very bright and pigmented and you have to go with a very light hand when using this. It is priced at INR 850 but will last you forever. Absolutely love the packaging.

Marks & Spencer Limited Blusher in Damson

My go-to everyday blush, this is a light n*de mauve kind of shade, you can go lightly with this or layer for more intensity. The most natural looking blush I own

Jordana Blush in Sunlit Bronze

Again a very nice, everyday neutral shade. It’s a light brown with some shimmer. Very pigmented and use it with a light hand again as otherwise it might look muddy.

Sigma Blush in Cheeky

It’s a muted rosy brown shade, perfect for medium to fair skin tones.

MAC Bite of an Apple Blush

My most favourite blush ever, it’s a medium coral pink and looks beautiful on fair to medium skin tones. This will even show up well on deeper skin tones.

All the pictures in this post are clicked with the new Coolpad Mega Selfie Maker 2.5D! It has 8MP front camera and 8MP rear camera! I absolutely love the Royal Gold Color, and it is not at all heavy for 2500 mAh battery.

The pictures are vivid and true to colour! They have not been edited at all, only resized so that the post doesn’t take long to load. It is standard 5.5 inch screen and looks super stylish and expensive! 16GB internal memory and 3GB RAM, it supports dual 4G too.

This is the selfie I clicked with it, both a screenshot and the actual selfie.

It has Whiten, Smooth, Slim and Enlarge features for the front selfie camera. This is the Smooth effect.

It is priced very affordably at INR 6999 only!!! I can say this is the best budget smartphone I have come across! The sale starts on 24th August, you can register for it right now, go HERE

Do you like the pictures? What are your favourite blushes?

Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Multi-functional palette contains four eyeshadows and two blushers from our bestselling i-Divine and Blush range. Eye & Cheek Palette provides all of your colour essentials in one convenient compact.

These velvety smooth eyeshadows and blushers are highly pigmented and long-lasting, making blending and defining simple.

Each palette contains complementary neutral and bold shades suited to all skin tones.

Packaged in a handy travel sized compact, with magnetic snap-shut mechanism and also includes a large mirror and two essential brushes for effortless application.

Dancing Til Dusk includes velvety browns and shimmering fawns from our Au Naturel i-Divine palette. With radiant Blush shades Mirrored Pink, an iridescent soft pink and Sahara, a matte, dark coral, for a sophisticated finish.

How to: Eyeshadow: Use the mini eyeshadow applicator to sweep the lighter shades all over the eye lid. Blend well, as this acts as a base for deeper shades. Then apply the medium or dark shades across the crease to define eyes

Blush: Using the mini blusher brush included, sweep onto the apples of the cheeks

Comes in 2 variants- Dancing Till Dusk and See You At Midnight

MRP: $14.99

Dancing Till Dusk is the one I am reviewing today. It is more on the warm side while See You At Midnight is more on the cooler side.

Dancing Till Dusk has the blushes Mirrored Pink and Sahara and the eyeshadows from the Au Naturel Palette.

See You at Midnight combines deep blue and pearlescent purple eyeshadows from our Vintage Romance i-Divine Palette. Along with Blush in Pomegranate, a golden berry hue and Antique,a shimmery dusky rose, for a captivating look.

It comes in a small rectangular black packaging and has a mirror and a small double sided applicator and a small brush.

Shades:

Eyeshadows:

Satin finish champagne shade (Beautiful!)

Matte taupe (For the crease)

Matte beige n*de (Almost skin color, perfect for blending and brow bone)

Medium brown with gold shimmer

Blushes:

Mirrored Pink – A soft, romantic satin finish bright pink. Very bridal for fair skin tones.

Sahara: Matte peachy coral. Super pretty on warm skin tones <3

I would recommend See You At Midnight for darker/deeper skin tones coz the shades would show up on them well and Dancing Till Dusk for both but especially for warm skin tones. I am glad I got the Dancing Till Dusk coz I am totally a warm person and love neutrals/warms in eye shadows and peachy, natural blushes. Also, warm shades look beautiful on our Indian skin tones.

Its a perfect daytime palette with a brown, taupe, champagne, a shade for blending and a nice peach blush. Mirrored Pink looks a little bright though but looks nice when blended if you want to turn a day time look to a night time look. Its travel friendly and carry one and you are sorted kind of a palette. Highly recommended!

You can buy it HERE

Have you checked out the Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette ? Which do you like more ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A, Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade Review, Swatches
 
So, after the Garden of Eden i-Divine Palette, its time for the Blush by 3 now.
 
What the Company claims: The ultimate cheeky palette offering you three times the impact. Includes three complementary shades, each designed with its own distinctive finish, from rich shimmers to intense cream and matte shades.
 
Available in six unique colour combinations designed to suit all skin tones
Each shade can be used alone, or layered for a unique look
Each palette has a versatile selection of shades to take your makeup from day to night and keep it on trend from season to season
Set in a mirrored compact, ideal for touch-ups throughout the day
 
Weight – 20g/ 0.68oz
 
About: Blush by 3 in Californ.I.A and Pink Lemonade! Californ.I.A is inspired by the sun, sand and surf of Californian beach life. Whilst the inspiration behind Pink Lemonade is the traditional, old fashioned English tea party with three decadent pinks.
 
MRP: £9.99/$14.99
 
Don’t they look gorgeous ? Californ.I.A has all 3 cream blushes and Pink Lemonade has 2 powder and one cream..
 
They have this regular black Sleek MakeUP packaging..and come with a mirror inside..all three individual shades inside have names too.
 
Pink Lemonade:
 
Icing Sugar : Cool toned pink with silver shimmer
Macaroon : Cool toned medium pink..quite creamy and wears good
Pink Mint : Medium rusty orange..fab shade !
 
Swatches- Unblended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Swatches- Blended- Pink Mint, Macaroon, Icing Sugar (L-R)
Californ.I.A :
 
Newport Peach: Medium Coral Pink
The Surf: Light Peach with gold shimmer..good for lighter skin tones
OC: Medium Coral Orange
 
Newport Peach, The Surf, OC (L-R)
The shades in Pink Lemonade are more suited for lighter skin tones..though Pink Mint looks great on our skin tones too. Icing Sugar is kind of ok..a little powdery too as you can see from the swatches.
 
The shades in Californ.I.A would suit medium skin tones..except The Surf..which is a light peach.
 
They have amazing pigmentation and a great wear time too..comes with a mirror..and cream blush I prefer using my hands to apply..only need a brush for the powder ones..
 
Coral lovers jump on Californ.I.A !
 
Both these are love at first sight..Highly recommend them.
 
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 ??
 
P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush Peachy Sweetie Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: For Cheeks that glow with a natural finish
Ultra light weight, silky, blendable powders
Meet the new blush on the block. So Silky and smooth, it blends flawlessly for the most natural finish.
Soft texture for a natural hue.
Easily blends with your skin color

Expert Tip: For the most natural look, always concentrate the color on the apples of your cheeks and blend well. Apply the blush along your cheekbones for instant contours.

Ingredients:

Comes with 3 fresh colors for your pretty skin: Creamy Cinnamon, Fresh Coral and Peach Sweetie.

MRP: Rs. 250/- for 7g (thats a ton of product !)

I am reviewing the shade Peachy Sweetie..

Creamy Cinnamon is a soft tan peachy brown, Fresh Coral is a peachy coral and Peachy Sweetie is a peachy pink..

I love how it gives a natural just out of the gym flush to my cheeks ! Finally a matte blush from a drugstore brand in India..that is quiet economical too ! I like I like :p

The packaging is flimsy..would shatter if dropped even once..does not come with a mirror or brush but I think its ok..at this price, we are getting a good enough quantity of blush..7g is hugee..

T-B: Unblended, Blended

Stays for 4-5 hours and then needs to be reapplied..I guess it would stay lesser on oily skin.

Pros:

1. Matte..and can be used by all.
2. Soft and smooth in texture.
3. Amazing qty.
4. Economical.
5. Easily available.
6. Easy to use.
7. Peachy Sweetie gives a nice natural flush to my cheeks..love it.

Cons:

1. Flimsy packaging.
2. I would have liked more colors..may be more pinks, dusty rose, plums, fuchsias, a brown to contour..all matte colors in blushes possible..
3. Staying power could have been better.

Overall I would say its quiet good..the qty, the price, and its matte..I love this shade..surely recommend it..

I would definitely gift this to many of my friends and its good for bridal makeup trousseau too..those who are new to blushes and want to start and are in college and want an affordable option..


Rating: 

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..if I would need to..

Have you tried the new Maybelline Cheeky Blushes ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection Review, Swatches

I had mentioned about the new Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance Collection HERE

MRP: £7.99

Sleek Vintage Romance Collection Palette has 12 shades..only one is matte..rest 11 are satin/metallic/glitter finish.

Very pigmented..and stays well..longer with a primer..does not crease for a good 6-7 hours even without a primer.

I loved the names in this palette..all related to Vintage Romance and different cities like Pretty in Paris, Romance in Rome, etc

Comes in the standard Sleek MakeUP black packaging with a mirror and dual sided sponge applicator..

Only one matte shade in the palette..and that is a little drier and less pigmented..rest are decently pigmented especially the 2nd row..

1st row:

Pretty in Paris – Bright metallic silver
Meet in Madrid – Muted warm gold
Court in Cannes – Cool toned bronze
Lust in L.A – Metallic olive green/bronze
Romance in Rome – Matte navy blue with blue glitter
Propose in Prague – Matte brick brown..little dry..

2nd row:

A Vow in Venice – Cranberry pink/brown
Marry in Monte Carlo – Cranberry pink/Purple
Honeymoon in Hollywood – Matte berry pink with silver glitter
Bliss in Barcelona – Metallic Bluish Purple..fab shade !
Forever in Florence – Matte deep purple with silver glitter
Love in London – Matte greenish black with silver glitter

Overall a perfect fall/winter palette..lovely mix of metallic neutrals and warm pinks/purples..and a navy blue and blackened green thrown in between..I loved the combo..though would have liked a few more mattes..

Sleek MakeUP Vintage Romance collection also consists of a blush named Antique..comes in the tradeamark Sleek MakeUP rectangular black blush packaging..with a mirror..

MRP: £4.49

R-L: Blended, Unblended

Its a cool toned berry brown with silver shimmer..its quite pigmented..and stays well too..would dual up as a highlighter and would look good on medium and deeper skin tones..on very light skin tones, can look a little muddy.

Available on sleekmakeup.com and Superdrug stores from September, 2013 onwards..

Did you like the Vintage Romance Collection ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Living Nature Blush Cool Winter Review, Swatches

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Living Nature Blush Cool Winter Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Add a soft flush of mineral colour to define the cheek area and enhance facial contours, for a healthy radiant complexion. Cool Winter is brown tones.

To use: apply a light covering with the Living Nature Face Brush, starting at the hair-line and working towards the nose along the top of the cheek bone, ending in line with the centre of the eye.

Ingredients INCI:
Talc (CI 77718), Mica (CI 77019), Squalane, Zea mays (corn) starch, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Magnesium stearate, Iron oxides (CI 77491), Hydrated silica, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Iron oxides (CI 77499), Sorbic acid, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil.

MRP: US$ 29.00 for 4g

Comes in two shades: Warm Summer which is a rosey pink and Cool Winter which is a peachy bronze.

It comes in a small sleek cardboard packaging with a elastic band to cover up and hold it in place. It has a small brush with it which is quite soft..good for emergencies…but not for everyday use..

Indoors

Sunlight

Cool Winter is a peachy bronze shade which has gold specks in it. It would look fab on all skin tones as it imparts a nice glow to the cheeks..would suit medium to fair more..as it would show up on them..for dusky skin tones..it would just give a hint of glow.

Jordana Blush in Sunlit Bronze is a little similar..but Sunlit Bronze has a hint of warm pink too…where this is more of peachy coppery brown.

Its rightly named Cool Winter as it would bring color to the pale skin in winters..it would also work as a bronzer for some skin tones..

Pros:

1. Natural everyday shade.
2. The gold specks also work as highlighter.
3. This shade would also work as a bronzer.
4. Recyclable cardboard packaging.
5. The brush is soft and decent enough.
6. This shade would suit all skin tones.
7. Pigmented enough and does not look OTT.
8. Stays for a good 5-6 hours.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Not available here.
3. Only 2 shades available.

Overall I do love the shade..it brings warmth to the skin..and never look OTT..even if you are a beginner you would not go wrong with this..totally recommend.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

Chambor Single Blush Star Candy Review, Swatches

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Chambor Single Blush Shade No.57 Star Candy Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Size 6 GM
It comes in both Frosted and Matte form which imparts a right color that glides on.
Convenient to carry & used for re-touch
Lasts for long period of time
Water resistant – Long Lasting
Comes in Powder Form, Can be converted to Cream form by mixing it with Foundation or Moisturizer
Excellent blending & adherence capability
Non Comodogenic
No animal ingredients

Chambor Single Blush is ultra-fine and simple to apply. This is the basic blush which is formulated to glide weightlessly onto the skin to provide sheer, sun-kissed colour. Builds effortlessly and spreads evenly.
Ingredients: Vitamin A & E

Shades Available:

  • 57 Star Candy
  • 59 Star Delight
  • 65 Soft Rose
  • 66 Ambering Rose
  • 61 Soft Strawberry
  • 71 Rose Fonce

MRP: Rs. 495/- for 6g

Ingredients:

Its pink and gold !! And looks super awesome combined..this works as blush cum highlighter..and the gold reflects show up beautifully on the skin..perfect glow..this is one must have for brides !

It comes in a small rectangular black packaging..and has a mirror and brush inside..the brush is ok..not that great but good for emergencies..

The texture of this blush is awesome..though its a powder blush..it has a creamy finish to it..and blends amazingly well ! And stays put for a good 7-8 hours..and still does not go away completely. The blend of shades look great…and this would look pretty as an eye shadow too !

The pink part is light soft pink.and the gold works as highlighter..and both together are a peachy gold with a pearly finish..and its gorgeous !!

Here are the swatches..

T-B: Pink,Gold, Blended

Pictures do not do justice to this blush..you should check out this shade personally..

Pros:

1. Gorgeous shade ! This pink and gold combo is perfect for our warm skin tones..and this is a true bridal blush !
2. Works as a blush cum highlighter.
3. Creamy texture..no powdery feeling..no fall outs.
4. Comes with a brush and mirror.
5. Available easily at all Chambor outlets and even online.
6. Stays for a good 7-8 hours.
7. Can be used as an eye shadow too.

Cons:

1. The brush is ok..not of much use.
2. If you like matte blushes..you might not like it..but this is more of an evening blush than a day time or formal wear one.

No other cons..I quite like it 🙂

I do not have words for this shade..I am so in love with it..I have not seen any dupes or similar shades for this..This is perfect for parties or receptions..if you are a bride to be, then go get it now ! Chambor Blushes also come in duo form..and have the same shades..Check them too..you might get two shades by paying just a little more 😉

Rating:

Quality: 4.75/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I am also checking out Soft Rose and Rose Fonce

Have you tried Chambor Single Blushes?

Queen Cosmetics Soft Powder Blush Review, Swatches

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Queen Cosmetics Soft Powder Blush Natural Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Queen Soft Powder Blush – shades to define, shade and highlight. Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skins, Queen blushers are easy to apply, provide long lasting colour and are easily removed with any of our cleansers.

Choose from Soft Pink, Natural Blush, Dark Amber or Maize

Ingredients: Talc, Titantium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate, Methylparaben, Paraffinum Liquidum, Pigments.

MRP: £10.75 (6.95£ for the pan refill ) (Approx Rs. 520/-)

Natural Blush is a warm peachy shade with a little earthiness to it..I found it somewhere between MAC Peaches which is a true peach and Melba which is a peachy brown.

I love this shade for the warmth it gives to the face and does not make it look muddy at all. Its a perfect everyday color. All Queen Soft Powder Blushes are matte and so perfect for daytime.

T-Unblended B- Blended

Pros:

1. Queen Cosmetics makeup is perfect for people with sensitive skin. This would not harm your skin.
2. Its decently pigmented.
3. Quite economical.
4. Love the Natural Blush shade for the warmth it gives to the face.
5. All blushes are matte and perfect for day time.
6. Available both in refill form and with the normal packaging.
7. Stays on for 5-6 hours.
8. One cannot go overboard with this shade.
9. Though its a warm peachy brown..does not make the face look muddy.

Cons:

1. Not available here. But it can be purchased online here
2. Only four shades available.

Overall I found this quite good in color payoff and quality. I love the Natural Blush shade. If you like Matte Blushes..you will surely like this..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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

Deborah Milano Hi Tech Blush Rose Pesca Review,Swatches

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Deborah Milano Hi Tech Blush 46 Rose Pesca Review,Swatches


Deborah Milano is an Italian brand and has ventured now world over including India..they are not exorbitantly priced and yet quite good in quality.

What the Company claims: Fard blendability by the extraordinary and very lengthy. Maximum color fidelity. Smooth and natural results. Hypoallergenic.

Available in 5-6 shades.

MRP: Rs. 575/-. Its available for less on Urbantouch and Healthkart.

I had bought it from Urbantouch and had shared my experience here. The shade 46 Rose Pesca is the winner of Best Blush in the Make up category of Vogue Beauty Awards 2011.

Ingredients:

Its a baked blush..and the quantity looks like it would last forever ! I am so in love with this shade..its a light old rose pink with some silver shimmer which is not very visible but it gives a pretty flush to the cheeks…I am using it almost everyday from the last 2 months. Its my go to blush.

The texture is quite soft and finely milled…its pigmented enough and the shade is such that it would never make you look like a clown even if you go overboard..so even if you are a newbie to blushes..this shade is a must try !

It comes with a small brush attached behind the pan..which is useful in emergencies..its soft and handy..but not something you would like to use everytime.

T-B: Unblended, Blended

Pros:

1. Very pretty old rose shade which would look good on pretty much all skin tones..very versatile.
2. The texture is very soft and not powdery.
3. Quite pigmented.
4. This actually lasts almost the whole day on me !
5. Since its baked..very less quantity is required and lasts the whole day…this pan would last me a life time too.
6. The quality and quantity totally deserves the price.
7. Comes with a small brush which can be used in emergencies.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue..I have seen it online..but not at many places around me.

Overall I do not have any other complaint actually and I am so in love with the shade. It totally deserves the Vogue Beauty Award ! I would surely recommend it to everyone even if you are a newbie to blushes..start with this 🙂

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: This would last me forever..but if I ever need to..for sure !

Have you tried the Deborah Milano Hi Tech Blushes ?

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