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!  

MAC See Sheer Lipstick Review with Swatches!!

My First MAC lipstick Review!! Yaaay!!

I had always wanted Cosmo as my first MAC but it did not exactly flatter me under the store lights. Actually no lipstick did but I wanted Crosswires and Mehr.As both were OOS I picked this up along with Captive :)

MAC See Sheer is the most flattering peachy coral I have come across! And this is not coming from me cuz it is my first MAC. Honestly I am liking it more than my Revlon Soft Rose and that is saying something ;) If u are looking to buy a summer color from MAC then check this out! I guarantee u would be floored by the color especially if u are fair-medium.

The packaging is standard MAC so I am not gonna dwell on it.
 
It is from the Lustre Finish range of MAC and provides sheer coverage with one swipe. But the opacity can be built to almost 75-80%.

Has a soft honey like texture and gives a glossy finish. Is lightweight and hence would not bleed like other creamy lipsticks. Keeps my lips hydrated. 

The only con is the staying power which is just 2 hours on me :\ But I do not mind reapplying :)

I have dry lips and I always use a lip balm underneath lipsticks. This one does not settle into my fine lines.I saw sum reviews complaining about it but thank God that does not happen with me ;)

It goes well with coral and peach blushes :) Totally a no fuss lipstick that can be worn with minimal makeup for the soft look and not to forgot the delicious vanilla smell :D 

Layer Revlon Papaya gloss over this to attain Coral Nirvana :)

VERDICT :

A coral color that stole my heart with its glossy finish and dry lip friendly texture :)  If u have more pink in ur lips it would probably look a pinky coral on u. It is my first MAC and if at all it gets over am gonna re purchase for sure ;)
 

Lipstick Love : Inglot Lipstick Refill in No. 56 Review and Swatches!

For too long a time I thought pinks were the only ones for me. No matter what lip color I applied my natural lip color would peek thru. Well I was sorely mistaken! All I needed was a highly pigmented lip color to prove peaches can perk up my face like Inglot 56 ;) I and my friend met after loooong time and she asked me what lip color was I wearing :P 

• The refill comes in a circular metal pan enclosed inside a plastic case.
• Refills are priced at Rs.300/- ( price hike alert). Though the quantity offered is less stay rest assured about the quality. It is top notch :) 

 

Under Sunlight

• The shade 56 is a peachy coral that would look lovely on fair to medium skin. No. 73 is brighter and has less peach in it.
• The lipstick has a semi matte finish. The finish differs from shade to shade.
• It does not weigh down the lips and feels light :)
• The smell am unable to pin point but it vanishes in a few minutes.
• The lipstick is highly pigmented. Covers my lip color with very less amount.

 

I know the swatches look a lil darker but the shade is wat I described as : peachy coral

 

 

• Is not prone to bleeding owing to its texture.
• Staying power is 3 hours on my lips. With food it leaves behind a slight tint. 
• Requires smooth lips to look even.

VERDICT :

I am loving this color a lot! It looks fantastic paired with coral blush :) This all things coral and orange phase is making my life colorful :D 

P.S: This post was supposed to be up one hour back but the Fashion disaster page of yahoo! caught my fancy. Dolly Bindra??? What were u thinkin!!

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

Lipstick Love : Inglot Lipstick refill no. 73 Review and Swatches

  I love my pinks but Oranges and Corals are like Happy colors! Whenever u feel low just swipe a coral/peach/orange lipstick/blush u can instantly feel the cheeriness returning ;)


As u can from my previous posts I am into this brights phase, so I am reviewing a coral lipstick from Inglot!

• Inglot offers Freedom System on their lipsticks,eyeshadows,brow powders,concealers,blushers and what not! U can try a plethora of shades without going bankrupt.
• Customized palettes are always a treat and when the quality offered is awesome u r bound to fall in love with the brand ;) 

• The lipstick refill is packed inside a round metal pan placed inside a plastic case.U need a palette if you are going to travel with the refills.Inglot stores make it mandatory to own a palette if u r going to buy refills from them.I prefer ordering them online for majorbrands.in. 
• Each lipstick refill costs you Rs.250/- which is pricey for a 1.2 g product but most of us never come close to finishing a full tube of lipstick ;) I prefer these high quality less quantity refills.
• U need a lip brush to apply the color.Or u can make do with fingers.I like my Vega Lip Filler Brush :)
• As usual no name only number for the lipsticks.
• This particular shade is a lovely peachy coral.

• The pigmentation is high.U need a tiny amount to cover all the discolorations.

• Glides on smoothly. 
• Does not settle into fine lines.
• Does not bleed!

• The finish is semi matte with a hint of glossiness on my lips.
• Does not dry out lips but I still need a lip balm underneath. 
• It transfers but most lipsticks do except some of the true mattes. 
• Lasts for about 4 hours on my lips! And after that leaves behind a  stain :)
• FYI, the finish of the lipstick depends on the shade.  

 Check out :
Inglot No.37 Lipstick Refill Review and Swatches
Inglot No.27 Blush review and Swatches!
Inglot No.58 AMC blush Review and Swatches!
Inglot Blush No.32 Review and Swatches!
Maybelline Coral Pink lipstick Review and Swatches! 

VERDICT:
U ought to own atleast 1 of their refills if not more ;) I am already hooked for the pretty finish and myriad choice of shades! My apologies to Inglot for not exploiting their range before :P