New Kids on the Block - Avon Simply Pretty Soft Kiss Lip Conditioner : Review & Swatches!

Avon Simply Pretty Soft Kiss Lip Conditioners - Plush Pink & Juicy Berry

Price- Rs149/- (1 for 119/- & 2 for 199/- this month)

Quantity- 6g

What does the company Say: 
 3 Variants in 3 different delicious flavours that leave a sweet taste on your lips. Smooth, moisturizing lip balms with creamy textures and a sheer color pay-off. Leaves lips soft, smooth and supple.

Swatches: 

Size compared to Photo in catalogue (they are pretty tiny in real!)

My Experience with Shopatmajorbrands.com + Inglot Haul!

After reading the ever-so-lovely Indian Beauty Central's awe-inspiring and amazing posts on Inglot Cosmetics (also the 30% discount scheme!), I could no longer hold-on to my self-control about no-more lippie buying sprees - and I did what comes naturally to me.... HAULed!

It was a pleasant  and smooth shopping experience shopping with shopatmajorbrands .. the order arrived within 5 days I think.


I chose COD as it was my first time shopping with them. I chose freedom system products - 4 shades of lippies, 2 blushes and 1 eyeshadow(Coz I already have too many that I don't use often!)
Ordering online was tough as many shades are sometimes much different in person!

The total cost prior to discount was Rs.2050/-

Blush- 350/-
AMC Blush- 400/-
eyeshadow - 300/-
Each Lipsticvk - 250/ (X4)

Total cost After 30% discount was Rs.1435/- (yippeeeeeee! Discount of Rs615/-)

I also received a sms when they dispatched the package (although I wish they did so Before office hours begin!)

Outer package- Losse plastic cover

Detailed invoice included inside

Everything packaged compact and strong

Another package inside! - 2 different packages inside for 1)lip and 2)powder products

My Haul! :)

My Current Obsession.... Accessories ... & a Haul!

I have been going nuts over accesories lately.....
I have been collecting every trinket and bauble I seem to fancy nowadays...

At the recent Trade Fair... I literally only bought accessories...
Besides accessories are always  gonna with you - through the thick and thin... :P  sometimes years after your favourite lippie has gone kaput!

The Thailand stall at the trade fair had some good stuff... so I gave in to temptations... and here is what I got...
Besides some stoles, a shawl and a bag..:D

Here's a sneek peek..

How about Berries 'n' Yoghurt for your Skin ? Oriflame Very Me Smoothie Foundation! Review & Swatches

Oriflame Very Me Smoothie Foundation - Ivory


Price- Rs. 279/-(watch out for offers!)

Quantity- 30ml

What does the company Say
 Get an extra vitamin kick for your skin! Like a smoothie for your face, this nourishing foundation is enriched with berry and yogurt extracts to give you flawless, picture-perfect skin. 30 ml.



Swatches:

Cute purple n black packaging

Fall-Winter 2011-12 Makeup Trends !

Winter is finally here... :)
I for one, love winters - as long as you don't ask me to turn up early in the morning! I love the stylish jackets, the cozy mufflers, the unlimited hot cuppas I can enjoy, I love how the winter makes my skin less oily and more manageable! :D
The best part is now you can indulge in makeup without worrying about the sweat and grime!

Here are some of the things which are hot for fall-winter makeup trends!

• Dark/Vampy Lips  

 Dig out your purple and burgundy lipsticks girls, its the time to flaunt dark, vampy lips! Yeah... winter is the time for darker colours like berry, purple, Bordeaux & maroon to take the centrestage.
Afraid of wearing it full-on?? Try wearing it as a stain and layering gloss on top of it !

Sweep away the nightmares with Estee lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - Review!

Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

I got this as a part of a set a couple of months back which was recently on scheme in US.
I was out of makeup remover so this is the one I started using first! :P As all of you makeup-istas already know - One should always remove all makeup before going to sleep or you can have nightmares NEXT morning !(Break-outs or even worse!).
It is in GWP packaging of 30ml, which will last me for quite some time as only a small quantity is needed for removing my eye makeup. The whole set is as pictured below.  It includes two pure colour lipsticks (Nectarine, Boise de rose), Splash away foaming cleanser, Double wear zero-smudge lengthening mascara, Perfectionist CP+ wrinkle lifting serum + a spacious tote bag! I got this set from Ebay when I got a Rs.500/ off coupon on any purchase above 2000/-(Global easy buy) so it cost me about Rs 1650/ for the whole set.Not a bad deal eh! :D
(BTW Rs.1650/ would get me ONLY 1 Estee Lauder Lipstick in India!). I wonder when these brands would launch such gwp sets in India!

I will review other items in some time...

Estee Lauder set

What does the company Say:
This gentle, lightweight formula works quickly and gently to remove powder eyeshadow and other eye makeup.

Sweeps away without leaving any oily residue—so you can reapply eye makeup immediately after use.

Oil-free formula won't damage delicate skin.

• Oil-free
• Dermatologist-tested
• Ophthalmologist-tested
• Suitable for contact lens wearers

Pics:

Transparent blue bottle- travel size

Order some Colour for your cheeks from Colorbar !

Colorbar Blushes - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

I have a confession to make.....
I was a blush-virgin for almost until I got married..... and then
I used to have just one blush after my wedding :-O (which I had bought just prior to my wedding!)
and then .....
When I stumbled upon some pretty blushes like Physicians formula blush and Lakme earth Rose trio ….
I knew I was missing something…. & now I have a whole bunch of them…. In all shapes and colours!

One of the most frequently used, out of all of them, are the colorbar blushes…. :)

Colorbar blushes are available in many shades from shimmery to matte finishes.

The shades I am reviewing today are Peachy Rose and Cosmic Rose.
Peachy Rose is a coral-peach colour with shimmer and Cosmic Rose is a matte mauve blush.

Price- Rs.250 /-

Quantity- 6 g

What does the company Say:

Available in five shades, Plum Brown, Cosmic Rose, Fuchsia, Peachy Rose and Just Earth, the Blusher accentuates the cheek area giving a glow to the face. This talc free, silky powder contains a moisture balance formula that is easy to blend and keeps the skin smooth, hydrated and nourished for soft cheeks with just the right hint of color.

Swatches: 

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose