Blush Lust: MUA Blusher in Shade 5 Review and Swatches!

It is not Summer here yet kind of in between and I am already going bonkers about peaches and oranges! I am usually crazy about pink blushes but I seriously suffered from Pink Poisoning :S And that is when I received my MUA stuff ;) I didn't even glance twice at the other blusher. I saw this blusher in shade 5 and went to heaven!

• The blusher is packaged in a cute and tiny case.The case is fragile and I don't think it is travel friendly.
• It is dirt cheap at only 1 pound/85 bucks for 2.4 g ;) 
• The Blush is a peach shade with no hint of pink.Lighter and holds less orange in it than Faces Burnt Sienna.

• Is loaded with obvious gold shimmers.This shade is not exactly a party wear. U can use a light hand for everyday wear too :)
• The shade warms up the skin so well and the presence of golden shimmers make it apt for beach ;)
• The blush has a powdery texture.Lots of fallout thus.

• The pigmentation is low to average. I would rate it 2.5 out of 5.More than 2 swipes makes the shimmers stand out.
• The blush lasts for 3 hours after which the color fades leaving behind the shimmers. I had to wipe off the whole thing and put it afresh.

VERDICT:

For 1 pound it is a good deal and the color is a pretty peach that spells summers.If u are planning to get some MUA u can get tis :)  

Also Check out:

Blush Lust: Faces Burnt Sienna Blush Review and swatches!!

Swatch Call : Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo Swatches!

I have got some more swatch posts coming up :)

Sorry No Swatch for Audacious Asphalt! :(

I own Bad to the Bronze. Planning to get Audacious Asphalt and fierce and Tangy :)

So which ones do you own and which is ur fav ?? :)

Lipstick Love : Colorbar Velvet matte Lipstick in Obsessed Orange Review and Swatches!

Finally! Yay I possess the ever elusive Obsessed Orange shade from the Colorbar Velvet Matte Range! :D

And I wanted to flaunt it through a review ;)

• The packaging is pretty good.Cylindrical case with the lipstick color displayed at the end of the tube.
• Sturdy and Travel friendly.
• The shade is a Fanta Orange. A color tailor made for the warm undertones.
• The texture I felt is softer and creamier than the other Colorbar lipsticks I own from the range.
• Settles into fine lines but does not look obvious.

• Formula is drying since it is matte.Dry lips need a good prep consisting of exfoliation and good dose of moisturization before application.
• Finish is as mentioned matte.True matte lipstick.
• Single swipe provides medium coverage.For a tint, pat on the color with ur ring finger :)
• Lasted for about 4 hours on me.I needed numerous applications of lip balm the whole time.
• The tint it leaves behind on my lips is uneven.
• Priced at Rs.250/.

• The Inglot 37 lipstick (orange) leaner more towards red while this one is plain orange.IMO these 2 shades are very different.Personally I like the Inglot one :)
• The Obsessed orange shade does not look popping on me but if u r dusky it would certainly look like an explosion of orange color in a good way of course :)

Check out :

Colorbar Velvet matte Lipstick in Rum raisin Review and Swatches! 
Colorbar Velvet matte Lipstick in Oh My Magenta Review and Swatches!
Colorbar True Gloss in Vintage Rose Review and Swatches!

VERDICT:
Well, if it is possible to have orange lips naturally then this might be my "that" orange shade ;) But the fact that I am not a fan of matte lipsticks extends to this one too despite the color.

Skincare: Vivel 3-in-1 Face Wash + Scrub Review!

I am someone who sticks to a single cleanser but is unfaithful to her HG moisturizer. I swaer by Cetaphil cleanser. It is hands down the best cleanser I have used. Most of the face washes I have tried dry my skin and some feel slippery after use. But Cetaphil is great. Does not dry out and skin feels squeaky clean. Sorry I digress.This is supposed to be a review on the Vivel 3-in-1 face wash + scrub.

 Read my cetaphil review here : Cetaphil Cleanser Review

Honestly I did not expect this face wash to work.I got this as a sample on purchase of Femina 2 weeks back.
So did the product impress me?? Yes Yes Yes! and why?

• The packaging is in the form of the usual tube.Travel friendly and hygienic.
• The liquid is transparent with blue scrub particles.
• The smell I couldn't nail it but it reminds me of the clean and clear blackhead scrub.A lil detergenty but not much to bother ur senses.
• The texture is gel like liquid.Not runny.

• It lathers well.
• The scrub particles are not gritty and will work well for sensitive skin too.
• Face felt clean and moisturized ( yes u read it right! ).Not the slippery kind of moisturization.The good kind like You have applied a moisturizing gel on ur skin.And am mentioning gel because gels are not exactly the right products for dry skin like mine.Therefore u will need a cream over this after 15-20 minutes.
• I did the Cetaphil test over this. Took a cotton ball with cetaphil and used all over my face. There were no traces of dirt on the cotton. Which means this face wash passed the test ;)If u r curious u can use a toner instead :)
• This is no way a substitute for the regular scrub but will work well in case of emergencies :) 
• Price : Rs.65 for 50 ml.

VERDICT:
IMO this 3-in-1 face wash + scrub  deserves a spot in ur bag for a quick refresh :) For dry skin this is a thumbs up :)

Eyeliner Watch : Elle 18 Sparklers Swatches and Review!

Come Let me show you how ignorance kills you :) I was so impressed by the graphic design of the elle 18 sparklers that I got all the five without even swatching and waiting for reviews. And result ?? I am stuck with 5 chubby crayon pencils.

• They cost me 85 bucks a pop.
• They look like crayon pencils.Reminds me of NYX!
• These eyeliners are soft,creamy and glide on easily.No tugging/pulling.
• And because of the creamy texture they hardly last an hour or 2. That too I should be careful not to touch/rub them.
• Pigmentation varies with each color.
• All the shades give a pearly finish albeit the silver spark which is very shimmery.
• Now to the shades:
• Purple Pataka : Violet-pink shade.Average pigmentation.need 2 swipes to show up on my eyes
• Silver Spark: Stark white shade with white OTT shimmers .Pathetic pigmentation.looks odd on the eyes.cannot be even used as a highlighter.
• Green Grenade: Forest green shade.Average pigmentation.need 2 swipes.
• Blue Blast: Beautiful navy blue shade. It is very pretty and has average pigmentation.
• Gun Powder: My favorite. Metallic grey shade.I love this color.But I cannot find similar shade in other brands.Wish it had more staying power :( 
• If u guys know a dupe of this shade please notify me in the comments :)

 VERDICT:

If u are into funky non lasting shades and would rather get 5 colors instead of 2 then these are made for u :)

Elle 18 Lipstick in Luscious Lilac Review and Swatches!

When I was new to makeup, I read in some blogs that every girl should own a lipstick in every color family.I didn't know any better and set about getting a mauvish shade.I saw this in a store, bought it and went to another store and got the Mulberry splash from the same brand. 2 shades that are same albeit the shimmer and do not suit me at all.What was I thinking?? Yes the old me definitely needs ur sympathy :)

U can check out the review of  Mulberry Splash here :)

 I am doing this review cuz this shade might suit some of u :)

• Luscious Lilac is a purplish/violety shade with golden shimmers.
• The shimmers are very fine and give a glossy sheen to the lips.They are definitely not frosty.
• The texture is very soft and glides on smoothly.
• It does not dry ur lips.U won't even need a lip balm with this unless u have very dry lips.D reason has been mentioned as the moisturising core :the white part in the middle.If u have a bright/dark shade, u can tone it down by mixing it with the core :) 
• Feels light on the lips.
• The pigmentation is low but not as low as the Cinnamon one.U need 3 or 4 swipes to cover the lip discoloration.
• It is prone to melting.Mine has turned into a gooey mess.So keep it in the refrigerator if U want to save it from macabre ;)
•  Using a lip brush to apply this works better than direct application.
• This particular shade does not suit me.Makes me look like a patient admitted for poisoning!
• Just wish it had lil pink in it to suit me.

VERDICT:
Pocket friendly option for the college going makeup junkies :) U can experiment with shades from this range without causing serious harm to ur wallet.Shades like Pomegranate pie,cinnamon and roasty red are great options :)

Lipstick Love: StreetWear Color Rich Lipcolor In Pink Pie Swatches and Review!!

Am going to review the other lipstick that I purchased during my chutku haul :)
It is the Streetwear Color rich lipclor in Pink Pie!I have already reviewed the Pink Satin Lipstick from this range here :)

I am a great fan of J.Lo's nude lips and always sigh when I watch The Wedding Planner..wish I could nick her lipcolors!
So I am foreva on the lukout of nude and beige colors.
 I went to SS and to the Streetwear counter and found so many lipsticks under the color rich range..The H & G in Pondy Bazaar had pathetic color selection.only 5 or 6 colors and all were damn dark and so un-wearable :S
But in SS the colors were so pretty and I couldn't resist picking up one even though I hate the packaging!

The same packaging as that of Pink satin..of course!Very flimsy and the lipstick tends to melt in summer!U cant carry it..u will end up throwing ur pretty handbag ;)\

  

Pink pie is a pretty pink with peachy undertones :) Swatches show it as more pinkish but I verified again while typing out this post..yup it definitely has peach in it ;) Does not feel smooth on the lips and has a semi matte finish.But at the price this will do.

Very wearable color but it bleeds!Compliments fair and dusky skin tones and gives great coverage even on pigmented lips :) Lasts for max 3 hours without food.

Get this one for the beautiful shade if u r ready to accept its cons :)

Lipstick Love: Lakme Enrich Satin Lipstick In Sugar Bloom #652 Review and Swatches!!

Sugar Bloom?? What the hell is that name??I didn't want to gross u guys but The Evil Me couldn't stop itself :D
According to Wikipedia:
Chocolate bloom is a moldy-looking white coating that can appear on the surface of chocolate. This effect is one of the main concerns in the production of chocolate. There are two types of bloom: fat bloom, arising from changes in the fat in the chocolate; and sugar bloom, formed by the action of moisture on the sugar ingredients. The unsightly crystals of fat and sugar bloom limit the shelf life of many chocolates. Chocolate that has "bloomed" is still safe to eat, but may have an unappetizing appearance and surface texture.

But don't u worry gals We are talking about a lipstick which doesn't have sugar as its ingredient...umm a minute..wait what is responsible for that syrupy taste??:O

Anyways I will leave this discussion open and move on to my review!

It is a sort of caramelly brown..the 3rd pic is a more apt color description ;) It is a brown shade that will suit most skin tones and will not make u luk older!But it may not suit very fair beauties!!
The shade from the tube reminds me of the colorbar nail laquer 25 review here
For me It is my MLBB brown shade,...I usually dont wear browns on my lips but I like this one and wear it along with my Faces Amber Rose blush !
This lipstick can be paired with bright eye makeup ;) or when u go for the No makeup look :)

The staying power is 2 hours and the pigmentation is average..I need to swipe 2 times for a decent amount of color on my lips!
Smooth Texture and Doesn't dry my lips!But u will happier results with a lip balm underneath :) 
But the Oh God Noooo factor of this lipstick is the syrupy smell and taste!!Yuckk makes me throw up but I control as a decent person I am ;)
Tha packaging is typical Lakme But well they have changed the packaging for Lip Love as well as the Absolute range atleast :)
Overall A good lipstick for the price 225/- and u can experiment with the colors in this range to know what sort of shade u want from the High end Brands :)

Back with Elle 18 Mulberry Splash Review and Swatches!!

U guys might have seen my status on Fb mentioning my intentions to "quit blogging" but after I saw ur comments I took time to think and was like hell!this is something I like doing..sharing my experiences gives me a high :D So am back with the review of Elle 18 lipstick in Mulberry Splash!!

Elle 18 products are dirt cheap but I never got them before the relauch !! I got all the sparklers,black out eyeliner,lipgloss in berry bomb and this particular shade of lipstick!

I was looking for a mauve shade and there were no testers available so I ended up looking at the catalog and got this.After coming home and excitedly applying it I vowed never to get a mauve lippie :(

It is a purplish mauve color with silver shimmers..has more of grey undertones ...it is very sheer and u need 3 swipes for a proper color and they are nt drying..but do settle on fine lines!The shimmer doesn't suit this particular color.The color stays for an hour without eating or drinking otherwise it vaporizes completely..not even a slight hint of stain.
About this shade,I hate it..it transforms into a grey shade with silver shimmers on my lips :@ I cannot wear it even at my home.
Overall the lipstick is so and so..u can try shades like pomegranate pie,fruitopia and other pinks and reds.It has lot of shades to choose from!!And extremely pocket friendly..great options for college students!!U can carry them with u as they are snug but be careful as the packaging is flimsy..drop it more than thrice ur lippie would be squashed ;) and the heat too can ruin ur lippie!
Here is how it looks on my lips :

Lipstick Love : StreetWear Color Riche lipcolor in Pink Satin

So long!!! I am just gonna do a short review on the pink satin lippie from the streetwear color riche lip color range. This was a random purchase as I had only 150 bucks at hand so I just moved to the streetwear counter and asked for lipsticks. The SA showed me lippies from the 220/- range. Then I remembered reading a review of the lipsticks from a lower range on IMBB.Now, the SA showed me some 4/5 colors and this was the only color that felt wearable to me! So Now I have the Pink satin!

PROS:

1. Low budget lippie

2. The color is very intense.

3. U can vary the intensity to suit all skin tones.

4. Doesn’t dry lips.

CONS:

1. The packaging is very cheap...Expected for this price

2. The color bleeds.

3. U must keep it in the refrigerator as it tends to melt.

4. Only few colors to choose from and most are very dark.

RATING:

:D :D and half :D 

RECO:

U can try this for the intense color otherwise skip it !!