Colorbar Creme Touch lipstick in Tangerino Review and Swatches!

I had been craving cream lipsticks when I remembered I had not tried any from the Colorbar Creme Touch range which is supposed to creamier than their soft touch range. I was not exactly blown by their velvet matte range as the lipsticks were not dry lips friendly but the Creme Touch range makes up for it :) Creamy lipsticks that melt over the lips in eclectic shades to provide a luscious finish ?? I am game!!

• The Colorbar Creme touch lipsticks comes in a classy silver tube with a lavender ring in the center. I like the mirror like packaging except it is susceptible to finger prints. Also if u own multiple shades it becomes difficult to identify.
• Being priced at Rs.400/- it is definitely not a budget lipstick. 
• The shade Tangerino is a warm orange shade. While Obsessed Orange from the velvet matte range is yellow based orange and Inglot 37 is a red based orange, Tangerino is a warmer,brighter version of Obsessed orange and will not wash out any skin color.

 

 

• This is a shade that is better suited to beach than the office :) If u wanna try the orange lips sported by Kareena, Tangerino is a great option!
  

• Glides like butter over lips.Has an extremely creamy texture and dry lips would love love love this!
• Due to its immense creamy texture it tends to bleed even under mildly humid conditions. 

 

• Does not settle into my fine lines thou I do not have too many.
• Has the typical agarbatti smell of the Colorbar lip products :( I am not into it.Not at all.
• The finish is glossy for an hr after which it settles into a creamy matte finish. Not drying at all.But I do swipe my balm after it sets.
• The staying power is 3.5-4 hours without food. Leaves being an orangish tint after food. The other shade Candy rose vanishes after food. 

 

 

 

VERDICT :

I know it is the time of monsoons but who cares ;) Orange lipstick can brighten up any season and this lipstick is a must have if u r in dire need of a warm creamy orange shade :)

Colorbar Creme touch Lipstick In Candy Rose Review and Swatches!

U never know which things will work for you or not until u actually experiment! Like I always hated cheese cuz it reminded me of butter (which I makes me puke) but once I was forced to have a cheese sandwich and I was hooked! I can polish off a cheese cube in minutes albeit if not on a stupid *healthy* diet ;) And cheese garlic bread makes me go weak in the knees :P Ahem ahem getting back to the point I had been scared of blue based lipsticks. But that was before I tried MAC Mehr at the outlet. While swatching the Colorbar Creme Touch lipsticks, I liked Dreamy pink the most which is a coral pink shade. But I went with Candy Rose since I somehow felt the dirty rose shade would suit me :) 

• The Colorbar Creme touch lipsticks comes in a classy silver tube with a lavender ring in the center. I like the mirror like packaging except it is susceptible to finger prints. Also if u own multiple shades it becomes difficult to identify.
• Being priced at Rs.400/- it is definitely not a budget lipstick. 

• The shade Candy Rose is a dirty blue based rose. Blue based lipsticks generally tend to suck the life out of my face but this one gives a much needed pop  of color :)
• It will suit both warm and cool toned skin as weel as a range of skin colors from fair to dark :)
• Glides like butter over lips.Has an extremely creamy texture and dry lips would love love love this!

• Due to its immense creamy texture it tends to bleed even under mildly humid conditions.
• Does not settle into my fine lines thou I do not have too many.
• The finish is glossy for an hr after which it settles into a creamy matte finish. Not drying at all.But I do swipe my balm after it sets.
• The staying power is 3 hours without food. It gets wiped off easily on contact with food.

VERDICT :

The color is a pretty cool toned rose that is wearable to office and a great addition to ur vanity :)  

U can also read :

Colorbar Lip pot in Cherry Pop Review and Swatches!
Lipstick Love : Colorbar True Gloss In Vintage Rose Review and Swatches!
Lipstick Love : Colorbar Velvet matte Lipstick in Obsessed Orange Review and Swatches!

8 Brightening lipsticks for Fair-Medium skin

This post is for girls out there who wear lipsticks that totally clashes with their fair/medium skin color. Even desi brands like Lakme have mostly browns and maroons in their enrich satin collection :/ There are fair gals who carry brown lipsticks pretty well but I am not one of those lucky ones. Brown makes me look haggard and sick :( If u are like me then no issues I am here to help u out :)

Personally I love Coral Pinks! They work like a charm any day :)

So here goes the list!

In the same order :

• Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Sweetheart : I use a single swipe for a sheer wash of fuchsia for looking fresh.
• Colorbar Creme Touch lipstick in Candy Rose : This one will suit dusky skin too :) A blue toned rose for instant perk up.
• Maybelline High Shine lipstick in Fruit Punch : Another yummy fuchsia that can add zing to ur face :)
• Colorbar Creme Touch lipstick in Tangerino : A warm orange. This and sunglasses for the chic look ;)
• Lotus Pure Colors lipstick in Carnation : Reddish coral designed to blow away ur monday blues. Glides on like a cream lipstick but sets to a matte finish which is not drying for a change.
• Maybelline Moisture Extreme lipstick in Coral Pink : The best lipstick shade from my stash! It is a dupe of MAC Crosswires and very bright. I apply it using fingers for a pretty tin.
• Inglot 73 : A coral peach in the pan that looks coral pink on me. This is not as bright as the maybelline one but still bright. 
• Lotus Pure Stay Lipgloss in Pink Hypnotic : Reddish pink under bright lights and coral pink under natural light, this is one gloss I would repurchase forever along with Revlon Papaya :)

Apart from the ones in the swatches I would also recommend :

• MAC Lustre lipstick in See Sheer : A delectable coral peach that is a must have.
• Revlon Colorburst lipgloss in Papaya : Coral gloss that comes out stunning on warm Indian skin :)
• Maybelline High Shine gloss in One Shine Day : A wearable coral pink gloss that looks great and not too bright.
• Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in Temptress : Blue based medium pink that not only looks natural on my lips but also imparts a punch of morning freshness if u get what I mean ;)
• Avon Simply Pretty lipstick in Coral Pink : This may wash out dusky skin but on fair skin it comes out really well.

The post was helpful to u guys hopefully :) I would come up with lipstick recommendations for dusky/dark skin too ;)

Also read :

8 Pretty Pink Blushes for Everyday Wear!
My Favorite Everyday Wear Lipsticks!
5 Office Makeup Looks to suit ur mood!  

Colorbar Lip pot in Cherry Pop Review and Swatches!

I never understood the hype around Lakme Lip Love conditioners and then came the lip pots from Colorbar. I did not spare a glance to the small pots that sat daintily over the Colorbar counters. But when I tried it on it was purely a *Oh shit y did I ignore u for so long* moment! And after the face palm moment I got the Lakme Lip conditioner too ;) Guess which one I got :D

• Comes in a cute little pot but am not someone who goes aww at cute little things unless it is a puppy :)

• U need a lip brush to apply or use ur sanitized fingers.
• The lip pot does not contain lip gloss. Definitely not.It is more of a glossy lip cream.
• The lip cream has a thick,non sticky texture.
• The color is a deep red the one we use to colour hearts ;) Devoid of any maroon tinge.

• The pigmentation is great! A single dip provides a full coverage.So I suggest sheering it after application for more of an everyday look :)
• Provides a glossy finish.The glossiness vanishes after 0.5 hr or so.But it does not set to matte/demi matte finish.

• The one thing that impressed me the most was the hydration that it generously imparts.I did not need a lip balm underneath and the lip cream provided a cushiony feel to the lips. Very hydrating and did not dry out my lips even after pulling up the vanishing act.Even the Lakme Lip Love or Colorbar creme touch lipsticks did not impress me to this degree :)

Left is sheered out version while the right is the full intense single swipe

•  Stays on for about 4 hrs if applied in full glory. And stays for about 2 hrs on sheer application.

VERDICT :

Grab at least one of the lip pots to experience how moisturizing these are! Must have in my opinion!

P.S : I am not taking responsibility if u have drooled and ruined ur laptop by looking at the shade ;)

Currently Loving! July edition!

Though I literally disappeared from the beauty blogging scene for sometime now I have been using makeup as a ritual to office everyday :) It does not matter that most of it vanishes before I set foot into my office ;)

So what am I liking a lot these days??

Go on have a look at the shots :

Color Color which Color do u choose from the blush palette?? I would so love to use all these shades at the same time but oh well I am not auditioning for clown fiesta :D

I can call R6 the safest color of the lot that stains the cheeks a rosy pink shade that looks Au natural :)

  

Also loving the Colorbar Lip pot in Cherry Pop and Avon Fresh Rose lipstick from the Simply Pretty range :) The cherry pop gives a lovely tint on sheer application and Fresh Rose is a young shade of sorts. Gives enough brightness to wake u up but not to the level where u get stared at in a berating way. The Biotique bio color lipstick in Bamboo is a pretty coral pink shade that a coral loving gal like me has got to own :)

I have been taking the Nutrilite supplement from Amway for over a month now and the results are clearly visible on my skin :) Skin looks brighter!

Like the Lakme eyeconic kajal but I so wanna try the Absolute kohl :) I also got this eye groomer brush from H & G and love how my lashes look defined and fluttery with a single swipe of the lash comb! Hats off to Wayne Goss for the tip ;)

Summer Lip trend Choices!

Most of the makeup trends that we drool over from the Runway are hardly wearable in real life.

But definitely adaptable so that the dogs on our streets do not chase us ;) It all takes a little bit of tapping on the Google baba :)

I was pouring over Grazia and noticed the article on popping lip color trend. And that gave me an idea on doing this post.

I am sharing some lip colors that are perfect for summer but not OTT :) 

Let me start with Fuchsia :

• Maybelline High Shine Lipstick in Fruit Punch : It just stole my heart in the first swipe :) Bright Fuchsia that IS WEARABLE. It is a color that will make u feel pretty instantly. Price : Rs.400/-
• Colorbar True Gloss in Vintage Rose : Not for office wear. Very bright and needs courage to carry off outside home. Price : Rs.495/-
• Colorbar Oh My Magenta : A matte and subdued form of the vintage rose gloss. Price : Rs.250/-

 Tangerine:

• Maybelline High Shine Gloss in Captivating Coral : A warm tangerine gloss. Pigmentation is sheer for those who are not into bold oranges. Price : Rs.350/-
• Revlon Lip butter in Tutti fruiti : A hybrid of vampire and werewolf. Jk! it is a hybrid of lip balm and lipstick. Sheer and very balmy. Price: Rs. 600/-
• Revlon Lip Balm+ Stain in Rendezvous : balmy in texture but sets to matte finish after an hr or so. Medium orange with golden shimmers.Stays put for long. Price : Rs.600/-
• Inglot Lipstick refill in 37 : A popping reddish orange shade. U need helluva guts ;) or just use fingers to sheer it out like I do. Price : Rs.300/ (revised)

Coral :

•  MAC See Sheer Lipstick : I am hooked to this shade. Peachy coral with a glossy finish. Must have for fair warm skin tones. Price : Rs.990/-
• Inglot Lipstick refill in 56 : Another peachy coral with semi matte finish.Deeper than see sheer. Price : Rs.300 (revised).
• Avon mango mania : Technically not a coral but it looks coral on me so anyways. A pinkish coral with orange undertones and sets to a matte finish. Price : Rs.129 (not sure).

P.S. : Avon mango mania used to look brownish orange on me initially. But these days everything takes a pinkish hue on me. So put down ur mosquito bats this instant!

5 Office Makeup Looks to suit ur mood!

If u r confused about what blush/lip combo to wear to office or need some inspirations fret not for I am gonna list down some of my favorite trusted combos to help u out :)

The looks are very simple and hardly take time. For every look Kajal and Mascara are default. I also use Garnier BB cream over moisturizer to give that lit from within glow. 

1.The Natural Look :
The first look is very basic. Use a MLBB shade of lipstick with a hint of blush that is more or less similar to the lipstick shade :) U can dust a teeny bit of highlighter across cheekbones and nose if u find the look flat for ur taste.

My Choices:
Lipstick :

• Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Rosy Nude
• Lakme Lip Love in Rose Kissed

Blush :

• Colorbar Cosmic Rose
• Inglot 27

  2. The Face Brightener Look :

For this look I would suggest going for summer colors like corals/peaches/oranges. I am biased towads this look as it is an instant pick me up :)

My Choices :

 Lipstick :

• Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Papaya
• Revlon Lip butter in Tutti Fruiti
• MAC See Sheer
• Avon Simply Pretty Mango mania

  Blush:

• Lakme Day Blusher

 3. The Eye Focus Look :

Here in addition to the kajal and mascara, apply thick black liner on the upper lash line. Smudge it a bit if u like. U can swap black with grey to make the look more smoldering :)

If u r going with this look a peachy brown lipstick would be my suggestion.

My Choices:

Lipstick :

• Maybelline Colorsensational My Mahogany
•  Atittude Natural Brown

 Blush :

 I personally would not wear blush with this look but u can use a dusty/dirty rose shade like Lakme Cheek Artist in Rose Kissed

4. Healthy Flushed Look :

This look is more focused on the cheeks. Hence use a good amount of medium pink/peachy pink  and blend out well. The blush should mimic ur flush after a good jog. Finish with a light swipe of peachy pink/light pink gloss.

My Choices:

Lipstick :

• Bourjois Rose frisson

Blush :

• NYX Peach
• Avon Simply Pretty Fresh rose

5. Polished Look :

This look is simlar to the 1st one but more chic. 

My Choices :

Lipstick :

• Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Sweetheart
• Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Rose
• Maybelline 14 HR Lipstick in Lasting Chestnut (for brown lovers) 

Blush :

• Inglot 58
• Kryolan R6
• Kryolan Mocca ( for pairing with lasting chestnut)

 U can always mix and match the combos :) Not necessary u need to use the exact products. The post was just to give a gist of various combinations that work well for me and that might work for u too :)

Most of the products listed above have already been reviewed here so u can use the search box to go thru them :)

Hope u enjoyed d post :D Feedbacks and Comments are welcum!

Ciao!!

Get Cheeky Giveaway : Entry 6 by Radha!

Rads has sent in her favorite blush entry :)

 

 Hi Beauties,

My favourite Blush is colorbar cosmic rose shade. This is my first blush, like love at first sight. I really love this blush very much, for its pigmentation and the mild and warm colour. This is a matte blush and I love matte blushers only. It has good staying power and this shade suits me very well. 

Here is the Blush Pictures and swatches:

Editor's Note : Great pics Rads! This was love at 1st sight for me too :) My 2nd blush after d Maybelline dud and I literally wore it everywhere.Sad thing I need a lot of swipes. Must be luking gorgeous on u :)

Summer Makeup Products Version 2013!

Summer is kinda here and for those of you lemming for some brights I have compiled some lipstick and blush colors that U might wanna check out next time u r at the counters ;)

Now for the lipsticks:

 The lipsticks:

1. Colorbar obsessed Orange : yellowish orange lip color. Reviewed here
2. Inglot no. 37 : Reddish orange lip color. Reviewed here.
3. Avon mango mania : Brown based orange.
4. Revlon Colorburst Peach : Orangy peach for fair skin. Reviewed here
5. Oriflame Coral Rose : Dupe of Revlon Peach ;) But less pigmented.more like a peach lip balm :)
6. Bourjois Levres Contour in Peche Voluptueuse : Medium peach shade. Though it looks pink in the swatch it is not. Reviewed here.
7. Lotus pure Color in Carnation: Coral-red-pink combination.Face brightener any day ;) Reviewed here
8. Avon Coral Pink : Pink Based Coral shade.
9. Inglot No.73: Orange based coral. Reviewed here

The blushes :

10. Faces Burnt Sienna : Orangy peach color. Reviewed here
11. MUA blusher in Shade 5: Lighter peach with gold shimmers. Reviewed here
12. MUA blusher in shade 4 : Peachy pink with peach being the dominant color. Reviewed here
13. Faces Minerals Amber Rose : Honey colored with golden shimmers. Reviewed here
14. Amway Attitude Natural haze : Bronze gold color. Reviewed here.
15. Inglot No. 32 :  Coral pink with silver shimmers. Reviewed here.
16. Lakme Day Blusher : Not fair to include but just in case. A coral peach pink combination! Reviewed here

I know my blush kit does not include more oranges/peaches. I need to check into Pink Blush rehab :P

So did u enjoy my post??  Share ur views in the comments :) Any Blush/Lipstick recommendation u wanna make??

Ciao!
Raaga