Must have blushes for Indian Skin!

Chaliya Chaliya ..Don't look at me like that boy! That song is strangely addictive u know! 

If u r one of the beauty junkies who owns several lipsticks and blushes but still hit Google baba looking for the must have makeup products for Indian skin then give me a high five :D I had wanted to post such a compilation for long but never had the time.

The blushes would suit both fair and dusky skin :)

• Rosy Pink  : Inglot 27 is said to be the dupe of MAC desert rose. It has a satin finish and does not look like a patch of pink on the cheeks. Rather it gives a well rested look. Priced at rs.350/- for refill and 720/- for a pot.

• Neutral Pink : Every girl needs a neutral pink blush that she can blindly reach out in case of confusion ;) NYX Tea Rose is one such beige pink blush that gives a dewy fiinsh. Oily skin may not like the finish. Priced at Rs. 650/- in India.

• Coral : We Indians tend to underestimate the power of corals and stick to browns and pinks. But coral is an excellent choice we need to explore more often. Lakme Day Blushes is a stunning coral peach pink blush with a satin finish and has tiny shimmers that make the skin glow. Absolute must have. I have a backup of this ;) Retails for Rs.550/- and worth the moolah!

• Medium Peach : I have not seen a peach blush that is prettier than Faces Burnt Sienna. Sadly it is discontinued and mine is all broken. It has a hint of orange that makes it warm and wearable.

• Shimmery Peach : U know all the hype around bronzers at International beauty cafes! But IMO bronzers do not suit me. Bronzers look muddy or orangy to me. So I suggest switching to a shimmery peach blush :) MUA no.5 is cheap apart from being a delightful combination of peach and gold! Got it for half pound at 50% off

• Medium Pink: One swipe of the Maybelline Soft plum blush and u would fall in love with blushes ;) That is how it happened with me. If u r not a mousse blush person u can try Bourjois Rose Frisson blush which is the same shade but in baked powder form. Soft plum costed me Rs.200/- but is discontinued now and Rose frisson is priced at Rs.500 I think.

 Apart from these it would be great to own :

• Red : yes! Red blush :P They look pretty too :) Youth red from Kryolan is a good option for a matte red blush at Rs. 350/-

• Brown : brown?? Why the ?? For contouring purposes! U never know when the occasion would demand for a slimmer facade ;) Again priced at Rs.350/- Kryolan Mocha blush comes to the rescue. Or get a matte bronzer!

From L-R : Maybelline Soft Plum,Inglot 27,Faces Burnt Sienna,MUA no.5,Lakme Day Blushes,NYX Tea Rose,Kryolan Youth Red,Kryolan Mocha

P.S: If u r wondering y it is always 8 in my compilation posts 8 is my lucky number ;)

Favorites from May!

A bad waxing job whose ramifications lasted a week bounds to make me hate June!When I had to look back to may I was euphoric with all the shopping I had done. And mostly makeup no surprises there :D

I had a great time enjoying the feel of new makeup on my face.

U can easily guess the shades if U have read my previous posts :)

• Revlon Colorburst in Soft Rose
• Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Fruiti
• MAC Lustre in See Sheer

I prefer cream finish and balmy lipsticks even in Summers due to my perennially chapped lips. And these 3 were my flings in May.I fear I and See Sheer might get into a relationship with the amount of people complimenting on "How perfect we are for each other"

 

 The chocolate scented and low on shimmer highlighter is a winner on my face. Instantly perks up if used in minimal amount :)

My Colossal kajal got over at the start of week and I did not have time or energy for buying another one. So I came back to this. Does not smudge and stays put for more than 7 hours under ac environment.  Already one of the best products I used in 2012!

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!!

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

My quick 5 minute face routine!

I never have more than 5 minutes (sometimes even less) to do my face most *read all* of the time. Well blame that on my inborn talents of procrastination and laziness ;)
And this is how i make the most of the 5 minutes :P

Just listing down the products I normally use for normal days and casual outings :)

For my skincare :

• Moisturize using Lotus Alphamoist/AM Almond lotion.
• Next, I apply Am under eye gel to keep my dark circles under control.I also use Itone to keep my eyes clear :)
• Finish with lip balm to prep my dry lips for the lipstick :)

1.Lotus Alphamoist Moisturizer : Reviewed here.

2.Aroma Magic Under Eyegel : One of the best products from Aroma Magic! I have been making repurchases of this tube since 2 years.

3.Maybelline baby lips Lipbalm : Not exactly baby lips but it is the only colorless one I own apart from Lipice lemon.

4.Garnier BB cream: I can't stand foundations. So I like using this one :) Reviewed here.

For makeup:

 

• Apply garnier BB cream after the Lotus one soaks in.
• Apply Mascara the Lakme eyeconic one is awsum ;)
• Apply the Bourjois Khol and Contour eyepencil in Brun Design.It is a blackened brown shade.Gives a proper definition without being harsh :)
• Brush a reddish pink/coral pink blush over my cheekbones ( from the high points of my cheeks towards the temples). mMkes my face look less chubby ;)
• Depending on my mood/occasion I either use a basic pinkish brown lipstick or a brighter shade and blot it down with a tissue :) 

Products:

1. Lakme eyeconic mascara
2. Bourjois khol and contour pencil in Brun Design : Reviewed here.
3. Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Rosy Nude : Reviewed here.
4. Maybelline moisture extreme lipstick in Coral Pink: Reviewed here. It is touted to be a dupe of MAC Crosswires Lipstick ;) 
5. Maybelline watershine lipgloss in beige sensation : Reviewed here.
6. Inglot no.58 blush : Reviewed here.

Blush Lust : Bourjois Little Pot Blusher in Rose Frisson Review and Swatches!

I have noticed a pattern in my makeup hauls. If it is lipsticks one month it is blushes the next month. And since it is the blush this time next month I will hoard only lipsticks next ;) Mayb it has got to do with me getting easily bored!

And I am gonna introduce another pink (sigh!) blush from my vanity :P Yea I am bored of pinks too.It is time to switch onto peaches and oranges on the blog ;)

• Bourjois Little pot blushers are the oldest blushers available to common women aka us.here is what they say:

Our timeless blusher has been around for almost 150 years and have made Bourjois famous worldwide thanks to its amazing texture and packaging.

The baked texture transforms when applied to the skin into an ultra-fine pressed powder, which is easy to apply and blends impeccably. One stroke of the brush reveals the irresistible aroma of the rose scented powder.

Its built-in mirror and brush is perfect for touch-ups on the go!

The Little round pot blush exists in 12 shades to match all skin tones.

• Did u know Cendre de Rose Brune is one of their oldest blusher shades ?? So if u r into Vintage stuff u must get that shade ;) I had the shade but misplaced it somewhere :( 
• Most of their blushes are shimmery but u can find a few good matte ones :) D'or means Golden in french so if a blush is named D'or it has loads of golden shimmer like Lilas D'or Amber D'or :)
• I got the shade Rose Frisson. 

• It has been aptly named as little round pot blusher as it is tiny blush case.Can easily fit inside the palm/jeans pocket.Also the color of the case matches the blush :)
• Packaging is pretty sturdy.Has a magnetic lock mechanism which clicks shut satisfactorily.
• The blush case houses a brush along with the blush.A mirror has also been provided which is handy for touch ups :)
• The brush provided is soft and can actually be used for blush application unlike the usual useless brushes provided with other blushes ;) Just wish the brush was placed in a separate compartment :\ Everytime I open the case it falls off.

• The shade Rose Frisson is a medium pink color with extremely subtle golden shimmer.
• Finish is satin due to the presence of shimmers.

• Honestly the pigmentation is just about average.One swipe is not enough to show up on me.I need 2 to 3 swipes to get the flushed look.I highly doubt it would show up on dusky skin.
• Lasted for 4 hours on me.

VERDICT:

This blush is a great pick me up shade for fair to medium skin.Would not call it a must have but being a blush hoarder I wanted at least one of these in my vanity. Hopefully I find the rose brune :\

U can check out other pretty shades as they have an extensive range :)

P.S: Happie Valentine's Day everybody! Have a great tym with ur loved ones :)

Also Check out:

Blush Lust : Inglot Powder Blush In No. 27 Swatches and review!
8 Pretty Pink Blushes for Everyday Wear!