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 ;)

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!  

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!!

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!!

Get Cheeky Giveaway : Entry 13 by Madhu!

If u guys don't know Madhu, she is a bubbly and cute girl who shares my passion for blush ;)

And here is what she has sent as her giveaway entry :)

Inglot Freedom System Blush Refill Shade no 29

Inglot FS refill blushes need no introduction; I simply love the texture of these blushes, they are sooper soft and well pigmented :)

This particular shade no 29 is an awesome true peach, that adds the perfect glow to my face,  I love pairing this blush with soft pink lips for that innocent look.

I end up reaching to this blush very often :) This is like my HG blush (LOL) !!

 

Editor's Note : I am going to pick this up on my next visit to Inglot! I can imagine how gorgeous ur cheeks must be looking with this blush on :)

Get Cheeky Giveaway : Entry 5 by Nidhi !

Have you sent in ur entries gals??

Nids Gautam has sent in her favorite blush entry and her words :

My favourite blush is Inglot Blush shade #36..

its my first blush from this brand & I really like the cool toned pink color of this blush.

Apt for regular use.

 Editor's Note : I am gonna try this blush next time at the counter! Beautiful baby pink shade! I am sure u must be rocking this blush :)

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