Chambor Moisture Plus Lipstick in Coral Plus Review and Swatches!!

I am a hopelessly romantic person. Even little gestures make me go mushy.

And a lip color that has the perfect mixture of coral and pink whipped together is sure to make me go weak in the knees ;)

So when I came across the shade in Flirtatious Pink Take me as I am lipcolor from Colorbar, I was ready to splurge till Deepika asked me to check the Chambor counter. Armed with the wrist swatch of FP, I marched down and found the same shade in Moisture Plus range :D 200 bucks saved phew!!'

This is my first Chambor makeup product not considering the makeup remover I received as a part of some bag once:O Never got around to buying stuff from their counter. Coming to the packaging, it has a navy blue body with silver band around the opening. Previously these used to have a full silver body. Sturdy and travel friendly packaging but very mediocre to look at.

The color as mentioned is a soft coral pink that luks fresh.

The texture is soft. Glides buttery smooth and has good pigmentation. Pigmented lips can be covered with 2/3 swipes. Does not look cakey when built up.


Provides a creamy finish and glossy sheen on application. The sheen vanishes after 20-30 mins and the color lasts for 2-3 hours without food. For this price, the lipstick should last longer.

Is transferable but any lipstick should be left alone at least for the initial 30 mins or so to set. Becomes less prone to transfer that way :)

The one daunting thing about this lipstick is the smell.It has a weird smell that lasts for 10 mins at least and I really do not appreciate it.

It has a white moisture core at the center that lends a softness to the lipstick. 

Price : Rs. 695/-

Overall, a pretty fresh take on the coral pink lipsticks. I would use it more often had it not been the fragrance.

Loved this color ? Or is it Nay ? 

Till Next Post ;)
Raaga

Lipstick Love : The under hyped shade : MAC Hot Tahiti Review and Swatches

I love berries. Inside my tummy not on my mouth. And Hot Tahiti luks scary and berry on the tube. But one swipe and I was sold. 

It comes in the standard MAC packaging and cost me 1190 bucks (now it will cost u 1450 evil MAC boooo!!) 

MAC describes it as a soft reddish coral. I dont find anything remotely coral in the shade. In the hand swatches, it looks a soft reddish berry with bits of brown thrown in. But on me, it pulls a soft berry pink. Not a trace of red :( Not saying I am unhappy. The berry pink looks polished but I would have liked a hint of red. Nevertheless, it is a gorgeous shade.

It is of Glaze finish but devoid of shimmers. Has a sheer glossy finish that can be built up to medium coverage. 

Application is easy and even. The lipstick feels comfortable but cannot be tagged as hydrating. Nice part is I can use this without a lip balm even in the winters. 

Staying power is approximately 2 hours without eating and drinking with 2 swipes. I cannot go beyond 2 hours without feeding my ever hungry stomach ;)

Indirect Sunlight

Direct Sunlight

Indoor Light

Indian skin tones can rock this shade totally :) 

Overall thoughts : A very pretty shade that can look red or berry based on ur skin color and tone. The glossy finish of this lipstick is worth a try at the store.

 So what do you think of Hot Tahiti ?? Love or Hate ??

Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick in MAT4 Review!

Pure Matte lipsticks make me run away screaming for mercy! My lips cannot survive the Sahara desert texture of the matte lipsticks. Add bold colors to that and I find my recipe of disaster ;)

I was so apprehensive of trying out the bold matte lipsticks but one swipe and I was sold out.

The bold matte lipsticks come in 5 shades from MAT 1 to MAT 5 and are priced at Rs.375/-. Internationally they have been assigned names. The one I got for review MAT 4 is bestowed with "Vivid Coral". But MAT 4 is anything but coral. It is a reddish orange shade that looks very bright on my fair skin.The brightness is not the garish sort.More of a punch of color. Due to being a warm shade this one will be a winner across all Indian skin colors :) Colorbar Creme Touch lipstick in Tangerine is less intense and more orangish while Inglot 37 is more reddish :)

The packaging is similar to the colorsensational ones but classy with the top cover being a matte reddish pink.The colorsensational ones I own have loads of scratches all over but I doubt that would occur with these. Also the typical caramel smell is absent in the bold mattes.Thumbs up for that!

These are not true matte lipsticks. More of a semi matte with a smooth texture that just glides over the lips.The Super stay lipsticks had a hard texture that tugged a lot and were damn drying.The bold matte lipsticks are hydrating and perfect for gals who are unsure but still hold a desire to try matte lipsticks. :)The pigmentation is good.A single swipe is suffice for my lips.

The lipstick stayed put even after I finished watching 3 back to back movies. I would say the average lasting power would be between 4-5 hours :)

U can check out the details of the range at :

http://www.maybelline.co.in/catalog/product.aspx?prdcode=P5024808&catcode=F1_LipColor





VERDICT :
I am in love with the texture and finish of the Bold matte lipsticks. MAT 4 is a bright reddish orange shade that is oomphalicious. I am already planning to buy MAT1 and MAT2 on my next shopping trip ! U guys got to try these lip colors!

I would rate these 4.5 out of 5 ;)

Disclaimer : Product Sent by brand for Consideration.But my opinions are honest swear to God :)

Presenting the perfect Peachy Brown for the Indian ladies! Biotique Bio Color lipstick in Mocha Silk !

I have always been the girl attracted to pink lipsticks.Almost all of my fav lipsticks are from the pink family. But My Mahogany is one of my favorite non pink lipsticks :) It is a warm peachy brown that goes wonderfully well with brown liner. If u have been trying hard to get ur hands on My Mahogany I would recommend u to check out Mocha Silk! It is  97%  same just a teeny weeny bit peachier.I am sure both would look the same on lips :) I also have a feeling that this shade might wash out very fair skin.

• The lipstick comes in  a black case which is practical and sturdy but not chic. They could have given more thought to the packaging.
• The biotique bio color lipsticks are priced at Rs.225/- 
• The texture is not exactly creamy but glides without tugging.
• Would accentuate dry flakes so exfoliation and moisturizing with baby lips prior to application will do u good.
• Has a vanilla-plastic mixture kinda smell that vanishes a few minutes after application.
• Sets to a matte finish but not drying.It exudes a slight glossiness initially. I go over with my chapstick after application.
• Staying power is less for a matte finish lipstick. The average wear time I got was the same as Bamboo : 3 hours. It fades to a tint after food.

VERDICT :
If u are a warm toned gal who loves peachy browns then do check out this one :)

Biotique Bio Color Lipstick in Bamboo Review and Swatches! And No its not a Green!

Who names a lipstick bamboo ?? Seriously! Bamboos are green and have u guys ever seen a gal wearing green lip color ?? Not even the zombies ;) Zombies have grey/blue or even red lips with all the blood dripping down their disfigured faces. But let's say the guy/gal who named this lipstick bamboo was in love with bamboos as I am! Bamboos have a drugged effect on me. They remind me of dense green forests and Kerala! And maybe he/she loved this lip color with a fierceness that the creative team decided to name it Bamboo :)

Ahem Ahem :)

• The lipstick comes in  a black case which is practical and sturdy but not chic. They could have given more thought to the packaging.
• The biotique bio color lipsticks are priced at Rs.225/- 
• Bamboo is an innocent coral pink similar to Maybelline Coral pink but less vibrant. It is like the shy cute sister which every guy wants to get to know ;)
• The texture is not exactly creamy but glides without tugging.
• Would accentuate dry flakes so exfoliation and moisturizing with baby lips prior to application will help u not curse the lipstick for the color is too pretty for that.
• Has a vanilla-plastic mixture kinda smell that vanishes a few minutes after application.
• Sets to a matte finish but not drying.It exudes a slight glossiness initially. I go over with my chapstick after application.
• Staying power is less for a matte finish lipstick. The average wear time I got was 3 hours. It fades to a tint after food.

The second one from left is the bamboo one and the one next to it is Maybelline Coral Pink :)  Though they look the exact shade in the hand swatches, Bamboo is less intense and more wearable :)

VERDICT :

If u already own the maybelline one u need not necessarily get this shade. But it is a coral pink that would suit fair-medium skin amazingly well :)

Image source for the bamboo tress : Google

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!