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

L'Oreal Paris presents the Cast My Girls contest!

 
L'oreal paris is giving a chance to one girl & her two best friends to star in the next Casting Crème Gloss ad with Sonam Kapoor!

The rules are very simple:
STEP 1: Buy a pack of Casting Crème Gloss with its unique code inside
STEP 2: Color your hair and click a picture with 2 of your best friends
STEP 3: Go to the Cast My Girls Contest on Facebook: http://bit.ly/CastMyGirls , upload your entry picture and tag your girl friends before you submit your entry.

So u gals up for the contest?? 

Disclaimer : PR Info

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 ;)