My Little Red Riding Hood - Clarins Travel Palette: Swatches!

This time around..I decided to do my long pending posts first...  So here is another one of my cherished possession - more so coz my lovely lil sis gifted it to me. Yeps, the same one who got me hooked to smashbox first through her sojourns abroad!

This was purchased a year back.... I had told her to look around for a travel palette from a good brand ... since I was hunting for one here... but apparently they sell the good ones only at airports... :P beats me why!

Yeah...I am a palette addict... I love the way all beautiful things come together at once in such a small case!

So here is my precious... more so coz my sis is the most generous and sweet soul who reads my mind! :D


Pics& Swatches:

My lil sister's great gift!

Looks like a mini suitcase!

Love at first sight!

My Inglot Haul Swatches and some More Inglot !!!

Finally I have managed to do the swacthes of my Inglot haul!

So here it is for all you lovelies....

BUT first.... let me tell you the whole story....

Me and my sis were busy hopping around select citywalk in saket... when we saw inglot... she wanted to get some things... I wanted to get a palette for my freedom system haul...

To cut a long story short... Both of us ended up buying the Freedom palettes (completely filled for her... half for me!) See that's what you do when you walk in Inglot -can't get enough of those lovely rainbow hues surrounding you!!!

So I'll let the pics speak now..

Pink please.......

My Black beauty..

Could not resist the rainbows- Finally got 2 of them! :P

This is what I got filled from the store....

Viola! After adding my previously hauled stuff :)

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

Whenever, Wherever with Clinique Pretty Day into Night Palette !

Clinique Palette from Clinique Pretty Day into Night Set

I got this set as a Gift from a friend last year (It was on my Christmas wish list!).
I just fell in love with the Pink look and especially this palette!
Here's what the full set looks like

Clinique Pretty day into night set

I will review the Clinique palette in it today.... Other stuff will be reviewed soon. The Eyeliner has already been reviewed HERE

Get Gorgeous in a Jiffy with Avon Simply Pretty Blush: Blooming Peach!

Avon Simply Pretty Blush: Blooming Peach

Price-Rs. 199/- (Currently at inaugural discount of Rs.149/-)

Quantity- 3g


What does the company Say:

Light as air powder for a gentle bloom of natural color .
Relaunched in a new trendier purple packaging!

Swatches:

Shade- Blooming Peach

Pinch o'pink Me with this Maybelline Blush!

Maybelline Expert Wear Blush - Pinch o'pink

Price- Rs.209/-

Quantity- 4.5g

Make me Glow! Smashbox Fusion Soft lights in Radiance - Swatches & Review

Smashbox Fusion Soft lights - Radiance!
 Its was another one of those - I want it NOW things.... I told you I was in a blush phase - where I was literally collecting all type of blushes - seeing this limited edition kind of blush - made me want it even more - so ordered one from Ebay finally!!

Price- Its Part of a Set costing $59.98 ( Sold separately on ebay for about 1200/-)

Quantity- 8.6g

What does the company Say:
 It came out in April 2011 with the Smashbox FAQ's set

What I would say -
Its a nice Blush & highlighter rolled into one. Has a unique design which is SOOOOOO pretty to look at!
It is big enough to choose just one shade (from five) of blush with a clever swipe! I love the middle corally-peach shade! When used all blended together - it lives true to its name- giving a peachy glow on fair skin without the glitter or chunky shimmer!

Swatches: 

Samhbox Softlights - Radiance!

Look at the diamond shaped design- how apt!

Blended swatch- Damn! The camera washed out the colour! - Its actually a peachy glow!

Yay's

•  Lovely Design
• A blush & a highlighter rolled into one
• 5 blush shades to choose from!
• gives a nice peachy glow

Nay's

• Not available in India
• A limited edition product
• Costly !

The Last Word:
I wonder when will India see the companies like Smashbox, Too faced, Stila, NARS etc in stores?? God knows we have all kind of luxury brands (even obnoxiously expensive!) available here - be it clothing, accesories etc - WHY NOT makeup??? I mean we are SO READY to spend the money........ then show me some good quality branded products huh?? Show me some Sephora's?!
 I wish some companies wake-up and smell the money indians make (Plenty to still be out of recession I would say!)
 Overall a good blush/highlighter - only if you knew it existed -u have to order from ebay for some premium...besides keeping yourself informed whats the latest!
Wonder if  that's up everyone's alley!

C ya!

Bourjois Blush - 48 Cendre de Rose Brune:Review & Swatches

Bourjois Blush - 48 Cendre de Rose Brune

I was in a blush-crush phase sometime back - went crazy looking for specific pinks then corals then highlighters then just uniquely designed cute blushes and so on ...as a result i have collected many of them which will be shortly reviewed.

One of my dearest gems is this one - welcome the cute tubby !  Wonder why I like dis word...
( :P I even  call my husband Hubby Tubby  even though he is not at all tubby!)

Price- Rs.575/-

Quantity- 2.5g

What does the company Say: From Bourjois Website

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!
Tip- For a natural result, smile and apply the blush on your cheekbones with circular movements. Then stretch up to the temples.
If you applied to much, don’t worry; just apply a coat of powder on top of it!

Swatches: 

Bourjois Blush -Cendre de Rose Brune (48)

Comes with a lil brush inside !

Blended !

Yay's 

• Very soft and blendable.
• Lovely luscious pink colour (not like the washed out  shimmery pinks you generally encouter with many brands) - that's the reason i came to bourjois- coz i was looking for a nice full-bodied pink not a dilute pink!
• Good pigmentation - easily gives nice rosy colour in few swipes! Good staying power too!
• Very pretty non-shimmery colour (the way I like it!)
• A click-lock kinda thing securely closes it - no fear of spillage!
• Small size- travel friendly :)
• A mirror is provided in this small lil tub (  r u hearing orif-lame!)
• Made in France ( didn't i already say everything is sexier in french!)

Nay's 

•  A little expensive at 575/-
• The brush which comes with it is too puny for my liking but hey IT does help when u r caught without ur big fluffy blush brush!

The Last Word: I really love this blush as its the perfect luscious pink shade for me. In fact I have not seen this colour with any other drugstore brand in India, so this is a pretty un-dupe-able shade in this price range!

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush - Rose : Swatches & Review

Physicians Formula Happy Booster  Glow & Mood boosting Blush - Rose
Price- $ 11.95 (About Rs. 550/- BUT costs over Rs.1000/- on E-bay)

Quantity- 7g

I had been eying this beauty ever since it was launched - tried to not give into the temptation - by telling myself all sorts of things -like....
 - I don't need another pink blush!
- It would  probably not suit my skin tone!
- Overpriced for a drugstore brand!
- Will get it cheaper later
- It's just a Phase - it will pass

 BUT it refused to leave my mind.... i kept checking and rechecking the price on E-bay, It was always hovering around 1000/- Me thinking- Should I pay double the price for it???
Luckily e-bay sent me a coupon for Rs 250/- and I ordered it immediately since at 750/- it seemed a good deal!! :)


What does the company Say:

• Ultra-soft and blendable blushing powder features a fresh and vibrant mix of blushing tones infused with a pop of color to create a healthy glow.
• Multi-reflective pearls provide a soft iridescence to highlight contour and add radiance to cheeks.
• Infused with our Happy Boost Blend, featuring Happy Skin and Euphoryl, natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress.
• The sweet scent of Violet provides a feeling of joy each time you apply.

Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic. Paraben-free. Dermatologist approved.


Pictures & Swatches: 

Happy Booster - Blush & Bronzer

It was love at first sight!

So Cute- Makes my heart flutter!

Different colours in the blush (applied with a heavy hand)

All blended together 

Yay's

•  The Design! Just look at the cute hearts - you'd have to have a heart of stone to be able to resist its charms - It apparently was much sought after when it launched  around Valentines Day!( Something similar was also launched from the brand Stila)
• This gives a natural pink blush look - the other shade (Natural) might be too light for Indian skin-tones
• Also available in a range of Powders and Bronzers
• Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic. Paraben-free. Dermatologist approved!
• No apparent, overpowering smell when applied (good thing for me and other sensitive-noses!)
• Easy to blend - the subtle shimmer adds to the overall glow and its not chunky or blingy
• The design is pretty deep - so it won't get ruined for sometime

Nay's

• Not available in India - you would have to hunt it down on  E-bay and likes - where it will be much overpriced! Recently the company also hiked the prices.
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The Last Word: If  you can't get it outta your mind - get with it! Even if it's only to look at it and sigh! Ahhhh...