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 ;)

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!

Upcoming Reviews Teaser!

I ought to declare this week the Blush week ;) Just a peek into what reviews I have in store for u guys ;)

Stay Tuned ;) 

8 Pretty Pink Blushes for Everyday Wear!

There was this guy in my college campus.Whenever I saw him my face turned red and he would have been dumb not to know it ;) He looks insanely handsome!And carries himself with elan! And no I am not going to give you his Facebook link :) 

 So y am I sharing this?? I can't have him at my side to keep looking in the *pink of health*. I know some of you face this dilemma too ;) And I am going to help all those by sharing pictures and swatches of wearable subtle everyday pink blushes.

Here u go :

Since I cannot name all d blushes inside the foto I am numbering them :)

Click on the picture to enlarge it :)

The Blushes :
1.Inglot Blush No. 27 : Reviewed Here
2.Inglot AMC Blush No.58 : Reviewed here
3.Kryolan Lake Blusher : Reviewed Here
4.Colorbar Cosmic Rose : Reviewed here
5.Lakme Absolute Day Blushes : Not yet reviewed
6.NYX Tea Rose : Reviewed Here
7.Maybelline Soft Plum : Reviewed Here
8.Lakme Cheek Artist Kiss of Rose : Not Reviewed.

I swear Tea Rose is a rose colored blush! It is just misbehaving in the swatches.
Lakme Absolute Day Blushes is a lovely combination of peach-pink-coral so couldn't help adding it :)

Hope U find the post useful :) 

Keep Blushing!

Blush Lust : Inglot Powder Blush In No. 27 Swatches and review!

If being obsessed about blushes was a crime I would be serving life sentence :) 

Inglot is one of the best cosmetic corporate according to makeup junkies :) They provide quality makeup and have the famous freedom system where u can create ur own palette for lipsticks/blushes/eyeshadows :)
U can get the 6g blush in a pot for Rs.720/- or get the refill that houses the same amount for Rs.350/-. But the hitch is, in the stores it is mandatory for u to buy the palette which is a lil expensive.So it is wiser to order it online from www.majorbrands.in .

Packaging:
The blush is housed in a metal pan placed inside a plastic container.I wouldn't call it secure but if u r scrupulous unlike me u won't need the palette.U can also get the Z-Palette.Find details at this link on wiseshe :) Or better get a magnetic strip and fix it to ur old geometry box ;) 

Color:
The Inglot face blush no.27 is a rosy pink shade with lil peach thrown in.Has a satin finish to it.I couldn't locate the shimmers in the lush until I took piccys for this post :) The shimmers are not visible even under the sun and give a subtle flushed glow.U can totally wear this to the office/college.

 I have no idea y it shows reddish and warmer in the snaps :\ So I am attaching my haul pic which shows the true color of the blush :)

Swatch:

Texture:
The texture of the blush is soft and smooth.better than any other blush that I own(mayb nt kryolan).It has some fallout problems cuz of that.So I suggest u  to press ur brush gently on the surface instead of swirling it.Blending is easy :)

Pigmentation:  
Well pigmented.Kryolan fairs better here.But this one is apropos for beginners :) U might need more swipes if u r on the dusky side.

Longevity: 
It sticks to my cheeks fervently for about 5 hours after which it starts fading without patchiness ;) 


Extras:
I have done a comparison of it with Colorbar Cosmic Rose which is another fav everyday blush :) Check out d results urself  ;)

VERDICT:
I can see this blush working on fair to dusky skin :) This one is definitely a keeper for everyday wear.I have ditched my cream blushes this winter in its favour :P

Blush Lust : Kryolan Powder Blusher in Lake Swatches and Review!

Hello Everyone!


                      Long due post I guess ;)Here I am going to review the most pigmented blush I have ever used.

I got this blush after reading a review of it on Deepika's Blog.I always wanted to own a mauvish blush.And this one is not exactly a mauve blush but rather a pink blush with mauvish undertones.
With a light hand it can be your "just had a great workout" or "U r making me blush" kinda blush and with a heavier hand it can add an oomph to ur makeup ;)
But a warning though this blush might b lil too much to handle for the ones in the beginner's level of blushing!
Kryolan has a good selection for shades that caters to all skintones and also offer palettes which are pre set.
Most of them are mattes and this particular blush is matte as well since I do not prefer shimmery ones.

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Price: available at Rs.350 for 2.5g

The quantity provided is def on the lower side but the pigmentation is awesome.Hence u will need only *tiny* amount of it.
The blush has a very soft texture but I didn't experience any fall outs with it.It luks like a powder blush and feels buttery to touch!
I wouldn't call it easy to blend types.U need to blend it well otherwise the blush will remain concentrated on the spot u patted it.
 The blush lasted on my *dry* cheeks for 6-7 hours straight thou there was fading after 3-4 hrs.So overall this is one great blush to own and this particular shade will suit duskier skintones too but not sure about dark tones in my opinion.

RATING: 4.5 OUT OF 5

RECO: Yeah U got to try atleast one from their collection. I am already planning to get a palette that has Mocha,Redwood and peach shades :)