EOTD - Peaches in Spring!

Before you guys start questioning my sanity for quoting spring in this melting heat..... Let me just clarify- its the most suitable name I instantly thought of for this simple look I LOVE ....esp in summers and off course I will do so in spring too :P

Now I am no expert with eye makeup... esp eyeshadows.... but I do like coloured eyeliners.....  a lot!
So when I got this gorgeous borjouis intense extrait eyeshadow no-3..... it was love at first sight....

Now when I combine it with another favourite - a Spring green eyeliner.... and Viola..... bright eyes in no time. Add a coat of mascara and you are set for the day!

Products used

• Bourjois Intese Extrait Eyeshadow - 03 (swept all over lid)
• Spring Green liquid liner (Very Me range from Oriflame) 
• Oriflame Wonder lash mascara.

 Pics:

Pardon my unkempt brows (I am growing them out....)

With Flash - you can see how lovely the eyshadow looks

Indoor Light

Do tell me how you liked it.....

As for me... I am waiting for the monsoon... eagerly!!!!!
Please God Hurry!!

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

Give you feet some Love this winter with Oriflame overnight moisturizing avocado foot cream!

Oriflame Overnight moisturizing Foot Cream with Avocado & Aloe-vera!

Price- Rs.229/-

Quantity- 75ml

What does the company Say:
Care for your feet while you sleep with this complete treatment to condition, soothe and freshen feet with avocado extract and active moisturisers. Use overnight with or without socks for softer feet.

Pics:

New Version

The older version

Yay's 

• I have been using this for a long time(you can see my old tube above - almost finished there! Bought my new tube when it was on offer!).... though I get lazy in summers - in winters its a MUST! It really makes a lot of difference in just 1-2 nights only. I just apply it liberally on my feet, wear my socks and go to sleep- overnight my feet become noticeably softer and smoother. I have tried the other foot-creams from Oriflame - but this one gives the best results!
• I don't use anything  on my feet in the daytime as they tend to sweat with creams... so this nightly treatment is a life-saver.
• It is decently priced for this quantity.

Nay's

•  Only available through oriflame consultants!

The Last Word:

Glitter & Glam - Oriflame Power Shine Lipsticks!

Oriflame Power shine Lipsticks


Price- Rs. 279/-

Quantity- 1.6g

What does the company Say:
Lusciously smooth lipstick in 12 semi-sheer shades. Metashine pearls drench lips in sparkling, 3D shine while rosehip seed oil and vitamin E moisturise. SPF12.

Swatches:

Shiny silver casing

Expiry dates clearly printed!

Sexy Plum

Click your Favourites together with Oriflame Very Me Clickit Range!

Oriflame Very Me Clickit Lip Gloss (Neon Pink) & Lip Stain (Red)

Oriflame Very Me range has been a recent addition - aimed mostly at youngsters with pocket-friendly prices.
I was tempted to buy these at the launch offer of Rs. 99/- each with the connector free. I was looking for a lip stain - though I wanted pink one - but it was out of stock, so I got the red one - which turned out to be a good decision as it gives a natural coral tint to my lips.

This range has a variety of lip glosses, 2 lip stains and now 2 concelers also - which can be connected together (& separated & re-connected) for any combination you might want to keep!

I later came to know that this connector/clickit idea was launched first by AVON mark - in the name of Avon Mark Hook ups (See HERE )
I think this is totally inspired from there.... though they have launched it first here in India (Avon India WAKE UP!!)

Avon Mark makes trendy, aimed at youngsters products. I do wish Avon would launch this range in India.... or else competition would keep profiting from their ideas!
Till then its Oriflame who has the advantage....

Price-Rs. 159/- each (Connector costs Rs. 69/- extra!)


Quantity- 3.5ml

What does the company Say:
'Connect Whichever! Connect Whenever!'
Lip gloss- Give your lips kissable shine with shimmering lip gloss.Combine with clickit lip stain for intensified colour.
Lip Stain -Give your lips a juicy hint of colour. Combine with clickit Lip gloss for total shine.



Swatches:

Left- Red Lip Stain, Center- connector, Right - Neon Pink gloss

Left - Neon Pink gloss, Right - Red Lip stain (coral on lips)

Matte for each other - My skin & Oriflame Matte Control Foundation !

Oriflame Matte Control Foundation - Natural Ivory

Price-Rs.398/-

Quantity- 30ml

What does the company Say: 
Lightweight, silky-smooth foundation that provides you with an impeccable matte finish that lasts. Contains micro silica shells, which continuously absorb excess oil providing you with a shine-free base. Water-based formula, perfect for combination/oily skin.
Available in three shades - Porcelain, Natural ivory, Natural beige

Swatches:

Looks itty bitty in real!

Oriflame Giordani Gold Ruby Lipstick – Antique Rose : Review & Swatches

Oriflame Giordani gold Ruby Lipstick – Antique Rose
Price- Rs.498/- (Rs.345/- this month introductory offer)

Quantity- 4g

What does the company Say:

Infused with real ruby powder for perfect radiance in a range of classic colours. “Captivatingly radiant, sophisticated colours”

Swatches & Pics: 

Antique Rose

4-5 swipes !!

Even on partially pigmented lips - it does not show up!

Yay’s

• Available in 15 colours ranging from  nude to plums & mauves
• Good looking packaging
• People who have perfect pink/unpigmented lips and like very sheer lipsticks(read-hard to show-up) might find some shades interesting

Nay's

• Very sheer coverage – even 4-5 swipes don’t show up the colour as in tube!
• Does not feel very moisturizing
• I fail to see the “ruby’s radiance” – not shiny!
• Very Expensive for a lipstick which has nothing special performance-wise
• Swatches not accurate
• Available through Oriflame consultants only!
• Feels very average on the lips – I can’t comment on staying power because I can hardly see the colour when freshly applied

The Last Word: A total miss for me - I did not find any redeeming qualities whatsoever except the packaging!
Won't buy it again!

Oriflame Very Me - No Time for Shine Powder: Review & swatches

Oriflame Very Me - No Time for Shine Powder - Matte Light

Price- Rs. 249/- (Varies with discounts as applicable) I got it for about 143/-

Quantity- 9g

What the company Says- Mattifying formula absorbs oil and keeps skin looking fresh when you need it. Coneals imperfections without hiding your natural skin tone. Comes in two shades - Matte Light and Matte Latte

Swatches:

The outer cover print got smudgy from the HOT summers of Delhi!

Matte Light  - Made in UK ! So far so good!

Unblended

Blended

Yay's 

• Does mattify the face - at least for a couple of hours!
• Blends well with my skin tone - a good match!
• Soft applicator
• Made in UK (I don't want to sound like a haughty British BUT a relief from all the Made in CHINA stuff we always see from other brands!)
• Affordable - Could have been a regular feature in my handbag IF ONLY...( read further)

Nay's 

•  No Mirror ! :O Why would you NOT include a mirror in a Compact meant for touch ups during the day & NO it does not last the whole day (if that is indeed the reason Oriflame did not include it!) Its a cardinal sin in this case( me thinks that the company was only cutting costs!) and can be a 'deal breaker' for this otherwise decent product! Increase the price by 10 bucks( a small mirror will never cost a big company that much ..) but INCLUDE a mirror next time!
• Requires touch-ups during the day (my skin gets super oily and sweaty!)
• only light coverage for skin spots etc ( I was not expecting the concealer claim to be true anyways!)
• Cheap packaging - The outer print smudged after a few days of outing in my handbag - thankfully not staining something important! The Upper lid has also separated from the pan now - poor durability!
• Only available through Oriflame reps.

The Last Word: It has the potential of being a budget friendly compact for many college girls (their apparant target group for VERY ME range) ONLY if they included a mirror! I'll pass it the next time!

An Eye for an Eyeliner : Swatches and Review !

Eyeliners have been the favourites with me for instant glam and that hint of colour even on your average-jane-days!

I knew I was an eyeliner person right from the day I started wearing makeup. I started with black.... liquid eyeliner first... then my love for colour eventually showed up! Even then back in the 90's  when makeup brands and choices were very limited in India - I managed to score a silver eyeliner from Elle18 and literally started a new trend in my college at least!


To cut a long story short - You can see how much I love eyeliners from the pics below...

Today i am going to review my growing collection of eyeliners.Most of these are in pencil form as they are the easiest to grab and apply on the go - esp for ms.-always-running-late like moi!

The eyeliners are reviewed as follows:

Left ot right - 1- 20 as listed below

1. Maxfactor kohl pencil (Black)
2. Maybelline colossal kajal (Black)
3. Maybelline unstoppable (Black)
4. Bourjois Khol &contour (02- Gris igenieux :-greyish black)
5. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Grey)
6. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Pink)
7. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Green)
8. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Gold)
9. Lakme glide on eye colour (Turquoise Blue)
10. Bourjois (36.Lagon ensoleille - turq. Blue)
11. Clinique cream shaper for eyes (06- Starry plum)
12. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Silver Frost) - L.E.
13. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Emarald Ice)- L.E.
14. Oriflame Visionseye-catching eyeliner (Brown eyed girl)
15. Oriflame Visions Dynamic Duo eyeliner ( Jekyll &Hyde)
16. Oriflame Visions Dynamic Duo eyeliner (Tom & Jerry)
17. Oriflame Visions Dyliquid namic Duo eyeliner (Thelma & Louise)
18. Oriflame Very Me (Liquid Liner) - green
19. Oriflame Very Me (Lquid Liner ) - Black
20. Maybelline Color mix - Jade

Now for the swatches: Swatches are in same order as the list above. All swatches in indoor light - no flash.

Swatches: 1-13,  Top row -

1. Maxfactor kohl pencil (Black)
2. Maybelline colossal kajal (Black)
3. Maybelline unstoppable (Black)
4. Bourjois Khol &contour (02- Gris igenieux ) 

 Middle Row- 

1. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Grey)
2. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Pink)
3. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Green)
4. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Gold)

Bottom Row-

1. Lakme glide on eye colour (Turquoise Blue)
2. Bourjois (36.Lagon ensoleille - turq. Blue)
3. Clinique cream shaper for eyes (06- Starry plum)
4. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Silver Frost) - L.E.
5. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Emarald Ice)- L.E.

Left to right-

1. Oriflame Visionseye-catching eyeliner (Brown eyed girl)
2. Oriflame Visions Dynamic Duo eyeliner ( Jekyll &Hyde) Top & Bottom
3. Oriflame Visions Dynamic Duo eyeliner (Tom & Jerry) Top & bottom
4. Oriflame Visions Dynamic Duo eyeliner (Thelma & Louise) Top & bottom
5. Oriflame Very Me (Liquid Liner) - green
6. Oriflame Very Me (Lquid Liner ) - Black
7. Maybelline Color mix - Jade

Finally the marathon Review :

1. Maxfactor kohl pencil (Black) Rs.220/-- It gives very dark black line- creamy and non-tugging to apply. stays ok on upper lash line but smudges on lower lash line very soon.
2. Maybelline colossal kajal (Black)Rs. 150/ - BEST value for money. Creamy, smooth, blackest-black, rich pigmentation, non-tugging and Only Rs.150/- and stays put from morning till evening. The inner rims of lower lash line (waterline) fade a little after sometime but magically no panda eyes at all! My current favorite black liner! I have noticed that if you don't remove it properly after wearing it for the day then the gradual build-up of the kajal will make the kajal smudge !!! SO always remove it properly with a makeup remove to keep it smudge-proof!!
3. Maybelline unstoppable (Black)Rs. 220/- - It tugs the eyes when applied.kinda waxy. Multiple swipes give you a black liner but not the darkest-black as i like.If put on the upper eyelids- it stays good but not so much for waterline
4. Bourjois Khol &contour  (02- Gris igenieux :-greyish black) Rs. 220/-approx. got it free with my bourjois shopping.... a dark grey matt colour- creamy to apply but smudges easily esp on waterline.
5. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Grey) Rs.190-220/- All of them are creamy and easy to apply... I dont usethem inside my waterline ...as i only like shades of black/brown there... but on upper lash line - they work pretty good... They have medium to good pigmentation... my first forays into coloured liners after oriflame. Many colours to choose from.All are shimmery kinds. Last long on upper eyelids.
6. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Pink) - On its own, makes my eyes look a little like i have the pink-eye. best used with black liner below. pearly-mauve-pink in colour.
7. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Green) - fav of them... great everyday shade - but have to swipe at least 4-5 times to get the colour i want - henna green.
8. Maybelline eyestudio- Vivid &smooth (Gold)- soft golden colour. best used on eyed with some mascara... gives your eyelids a lift.
9. Lakme glide on eye colour (Turquoise Blue) Rs.250/- - Soft, creamy and  mainly awesome colour. avg colour pay-off. 2-3 swipes give me the desired turquoise blue colour. lasts long on upper eyelids.
10. Bourjois (36.Lagon ensoleille - Turq. Blue) - another Freebie - Love it a lot!. a lovely turquoise blue with silver glitter. good pigmentation.
11. Clinique cream shaper for eyes (06- Starry plum) - Surprisingly not very pigmented- 2-3 swipes required to get true plum colour. Its a dark purple kind of colour i got in a set from clinique -dunno the exact cost of this. Long-lasting and creamy enough to not tug eyelids.But i wish the colour was a bit more bright. Subtle shimmer only makes the colour less opaque for me.
12. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Silver Frost) - L.E. Dont remember the original price but i got them for Rs.120/-or something. Soft and creamy to apply. good pigmentation.nice metallic silver colour.
13. Oriflame hypnotic shimmer eye pencil (Emarald Ice)- L.E. - very pretty colour. true to name - stays long on upper eyelids. wish it was a permanent liner in oriflame.soft like a dream.