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The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth Duo| Review

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. The New Year has started off pretty well. If you’re new to my blog then please note that Cherry On Tophas turned 2 on the 13th. It’s still unbelievable that I’ve walked that long and reached the second year. I have also a giveaway running on my blog’s FB page where I am giving away one 12pc Soulflower bathset. It will end on 14th February. So, join in soon J

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Today I’ve brought to you a review of the TBS Drops of Youth skin serum and eye-concentrate duo from their Nutriganics range. Long back, I was invited to the launch event of these two miraculous products at The Body Shop store, City Center, Kolkata. If you don’t have any idea what it was all about then read the full post here. At that event, we were presented with the products by the brand.
As you can tell by the name the Drops of Youth duo works as anti-ageing treatments. I use the skin serum twice a day after cleaning my face but I use the eye concentrate only in the nights. I have seen that applying the eye concentrate in night gives it more time to sink into the skin and also it helps relaxing the eye area which is very refreshing for the entire body and soul.
Drops of Youth Skin Serum

The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth Duo| Review
  • Packaging: The skin serum comes in a glass bottle packaging with a screw lid that actually is a dropper. When you push the top of the lid the fluid gets collected into the dropper and then when you push again it gets dispensed. The dropper is also made of glass which makes the whole thing inappropriate for travelling.

  • How to use: I use it twice a day after cleaning up my face and neck. I take about 2 drops of it (a little goes a long way) and gently apply it on all over the face. Then I follow it by applying my moisturizer. This product is supposed to be applyed on bare-face after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing.
  • Consistency: The product is quite dense in consistency but then it is not sticky too. It spreads easily and uniformly on the skin without giving that sticky feeling. It blends effortlessly and sinks into the skin within no time. As it isn’t very thick and viscid it could be used throughout the year without any hassle.
  • My Experience & Review:  I think this is the first time I have been so impressed with a skincare product. When I started using, it seemed to be an average product to me- a serum that works as an anti-ageing agent, but soon I was proved wrong. I have been using it for almost two months (or more) and over the time I have found out that my skin has improved magically. I am blessed with a good skin, I don’t have acne and blemishes but I do have some other minor problems like uneven skin and occasional breakouts. This serum has worked as a magic potion for me as it has eliminated the unevenness making it visibly smooth and soft. The occasional breakouts I used to get during ‘that time of the month’ or after threading my eyebrows no longer appear. I have not brought any changes to my lifestyle or diet so I believe it’s the serum that has prohibited the furtive breakouts from appearing.  

The price is slightly on the higher side but believe you me people, it’s worth every penny!

Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate

The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth Duo| Review

The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth Duo| Review

  • Packaging: This product comes in a plastic bottle-type packaging with a pump which has a metallic roller-ball end. It also comes with a semi-transparent plastic cap. The packaging is very sleek and travel-friendly. It can easily fit into a purse or wallet while travelling.
  • How to use: I use this concentrate only at the night because I have found that it works best when you rest your eyes after the application. In this way, you give some time to the serum to sink into the eye area which results in fresh and awakened eyes the next morning. You have to pump a small amount of product (that you can see dispensing from the roller-ball area) and apply directly underneath he eyes with the help of the roller ball. Don’t tug and pull as you might reverse the operation that the product is supposed to do. After you spread the serum evenly, now you have to use your ring finger and gently pat it until it sinks in entirely.

  • Consistency: It’s a concentrate so it has to be a little denser in consistency. Again, this product is not sticky and spreads effortlessly. It doesn’t leave the eye area dehydrated post application.

  • My Experience & Review: I have been noticing some fine lines under my eyes and you know that it is not a delightful sight for a woman. I started using this hoping that it’d fade away the nefarious lines beneath my eyes, but it did nothing like that. The fluid is very cooling and it instantly removes any sort of tiredness from the eyes making them fresh and awakened. The metallic roller-ball applicator works best as the metal soothes the eye area and provides the cooling sensation that is most required after a hectic day. For me, it works as a potion that soothes my eyes, makes them look awakened, eliminates the puffiness and takes the fatigue away. It doesn’t fade dark circles, doesn’t work on fine lines and unlike the company claims it doesn’t make the eye area look firm instantly but with continue use, it makes the eye-area look firmer over some time. The key ingredient is the stem cells of the Edelweiss flower that grows in the Alpine region in the adverse conditions and considered as natural anti-ageing agent.  

My overall experience with this eye concentrate is pretty good. It’s a product by the liaison of nature and science which leaves me in no distrust that it will work best for me. If you want an eye-concentrate that is supposed to eliminate dark circles and fine lines then you should stay away from it.
  • Price: Rs. 1995/- for 10ml
  • Available at: TBSwebsite

 

The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth Duo| Review

Overall, I have been loving both the products a lot, especially the skin serum. 30ml of products goes for a really long time. I have been using it for two months and a few days and I guess it would last me for another two months at least. The eye-concentrate is also a decent product for soothing your fatigued eyes. If I ever plan to repurchase any of them, it would surely be the skin serum. I highly recommend the serum. If you buy it, it would be a smart and fruitful investment. I hope you liked the post. I would be more than just happy if you find this post helpful. See you again soon. Till then stay safe and keep smiling!

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Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

Hello all, today I am going to share with you my experience with Gia Bath & Body Works soaps. You must be familiar with the brand name for these soaps have created quite a buzz around, if you haven’t heard about this brand then let me tell you. Gia Bath and Body works is a venture pioneered by Mrs. Gayatri Brown. The soaps she makes are handcrafted and natural, or as they say- “Handcrafted with love”. These soaps are luxurious in terms of their designs, ingredients and effect.  People are raving about it not only because these are somewhat unconventional and out of the box but also because these are perfectly effective for the skin without any kind of side-effect. I would say these are not just soaps, these are arts.
Price: Rs250/– Rs280/-

It is a few months ago when I received a package from Gayatri, packed with three beautiful soaps. The moment I opened the parcel, a whiff blew my mind and my heart away. The aroma that the box contained was out of this world! The parcel contained three of their soaps- Mocha Crème Body Polishing Bar, Charcoal & Cream and Blossom. The three soaps were full of three different magnificent aromas. I am briefly discussing about these soaps-

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

1. Mocha Crème Body Polishing Bar: This one smells so delicious that you might end up eating it (Not going to lie, I almost did it). I had no idea a soap could smell so yummy. Its aroma is just similar to that of a chocolate cake’s and to some extent it smells like coffee and dark chocolate. Oh, I am confused! It looks like a piece of chocolate pastry with cream on the top and coco powder sprinkled on it. This particular soap is full of scrubbing granules thus it is efficient for cleansing as well as for exfoliating. This soap had made my bath exotic and heavenly. Ingredients such as Shea butter and Cocoa butter help in keeping the skin soft, supple and moisturized even though you are using a soap. I have normal skin and this soap did not cause any trouble to it. I did not experience any dryness or irritation.
Ingredients of Mocha Crème Soap: Liquid Silk, Cocoa Powder, Dark forest coffee grounds, Fresh Cream, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Virgin Olive Oil, Castor Bean Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Distilled water, Fragrance/Essential Oil Blend.

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

2. Charcoal & Cream: This is another amazing soap from Gia Bath & Body Works. This one smells divine as well. You can definitely feel how natural it is by smelling it. The smell somehow reminded me of the Naked Potion Lotion by Lisa Haydon that I had finished earlier this year and that’s great because I loved it. One thing that you can’t avoid is its stunning design. This surely shows how dedicated the maker is to her work. This is how a handmade, artisan soap should look like. This soap also did not cause any type of irritation to my skin rather it nourished it from within.
Ingredients of Charcoal & Cream Soap: Liquid silk, Fresh Cream, Activated charcoal, Milk, Cocoa butter, Virgin Olive oil, Castor Bean oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Distilled water, Fragrance/Essential oil blend. 

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

Gia Bath & Body Works Luxury Handmade Soaps Experience and Review| Treats for your Skin

3. Blossom: If you are a floral scent lover, then you must get this soap. It smells so fresh, so floral and absolutely non-chemically. The soap looks really exotic with a few colourful specks on it that resembles scattered flower petals. This particular soap has a lot of ingredients (oils and butters) which restore the lost moisture and eliminate any dryness. Again this does not cause any irritation. At least for me, it didn’t.
Ingredients of Blossom Soap: Shea butter, Olive oil, Goats milk, Cocoa butter, Rice bran oil, Coconut oil, Oats cream, Sodium Hydroxide, Colorant, Aqua, Fragrance/Essential oil blend.
In today’s life, everybody is concerned about their skin, specially women. No one takes any chance when it comes to choosing skincare, makeup or bath and body products. In this situation, if a brand provides you the best products which at the same time are vegan, natural and chemical-free then no one can restrain themselves from trying these beauties. The price might be quite high but if you have used it then you would know that these soaps are worth the price. These are handmade, made with high quality handpicked natural ingredients, they look extremely exotic and they last really long. I don’t mind spending for the products that are full of the above mentioned qualities. The regular soaps comes in a great quantity so I make sure to cut them in halves and then use one half at time. I never was a soap-lover, I used to use shower gels and creams but Gia Bath & Body Works has completely changed my idea of soaps. I have ordered a couple of soaps afterwards and loving them. I will review them as soon as I finish them. I wish to order their cupcake soaps and cake soaps next. They also have a range of body butters, skin polishes and shower gels. If you have not tried them, do it now. You can contact Gayatri through their FacebookPage.

I hope you liked the post. Please comment below for any query or suggestions. You can mail me anytime at sayantineebh@gmail.com. I would really appreciate if you join me on Facebook and Twitter. Also, to know more about my life follow me on Instagram. Love you all and see you in my next post. Till then keep spreading joy. Ciao.

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Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches

Hello all! How are you doing? I hope everything is going great in your lives. Today I am going to do a review of the Faces Lipstick in Suede Pink which I got almost two months ago and waiting to share with you all. This post was lying in my drafts folder for almost one month and I thought it should be posted as soon as possible. So, here is it. Let’s not waste time and let’s get into the post.
Product Category:Lipstick
Brand: Faces Canada
Price: 199 INR
Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

 Packaging: Faces Go Chic lipsticks comes in a classy black bullet packaging with the shade number and name printed in a label at the bottom of the packaging.

Product (Shade, Texture, Pigmentation and Staying Power): Faces Go Chic lipsticks are really smooth in texture, very creamy in formula and nice in pigmentation. I have been using two of them for over a month now and I’m pretty happy with them. Today the shade from the Go Chic range I’m going to discuss is not at all the typical ‘Pink’ unlike the name suggests, it’s a deep berry/pink shade with blue undertones. A person could easily get duped if he/she is counting on the shade name only. Texture of the shade Suede Pink is very smooth and the creamy formula makes it glide on easily and uniformly on the lips. This shade is richly pigmented giving an opaque finish in just a single swipe. It is able to camouflage my darker upper lip. This shade doesn’t leave any kind of tint after wiping off. The only drawback of this shade is its staying power. On my lips it stays for only 3-4 hours.
Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

Ups:

  • Nice rich brownish berry shade that will flatter almost every Indian skin-tone.
  •  Creamy texture.
  • Glides easily on lips.
  • Uniform colour pay off.
  • Gives opaque finish.
  • Moisturizing, doesn’t dry out the lips.
  • Doesn’t feather out.

Downs:
  • Transfers.
  • Doesn’t stay for a long time.

What I have to say is- Faces Canada Go Chic Lipstick in Suede Pink is a very luscious berry pink shade which is great for evening outings or dinner dates. The creamy formula keeps your lips moisturized for a time being. I don’t think there is any need to put a lip balm underneath the lipstick. It is, in my opinion, a luxury within this price tag. Though the staying power is a bummer, but then I must consider the price. I would suggest you try this shade. You won’t be disappointed.
Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 

Faces Go Chic Lipstick- Suede Pink| Review and Swatches 
My Rating: 3.8/5
I hope you liked the review. Feel free to share your opinion. Also, tell me if you own any lipstick from the Go Chic range and which is your favourite. Tell me if I should try any other shade from this range. Thanks for reading. Till next time 🙂
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Pamper Your Hair with MABH Fast Growth Hair Oil| Experience & Review


Hello all! I hope you all are doing great because summer has started to fade out and monsoon has come! In Bengal, it’s raining most of the time, sometimes in torrents and sometimes it is drizzling only. Talking about monsoon, I remember that my hair acts extremely bad during monsoon. I have very week roots resulting in severe hair-fall and during monsoons it becomes excessive. Every time I comb my hair I feel like all my hair has come to my hand. It’s not only bad to see, but also it’s very depressing.  But this monsoon, something unusual has happened. Keep reading to know more-

I think it was the month of June, when I received a hair-oil from Lancy (She is the maker and manufacturer of this oil. Lancy has a beautiful blog named Makeup And Beauty Home). I had also posted a picture on Instagram. She wanted me to review it. I usually worry about trying any new skincare of haircare product, for I always think ‘what if it breaks me out noxiously or what if it makes me bald?’ But when I google-searched the MABH Herbals Fast Growth Hair Oil, I found a lot of positive reviews about me. I also searched on Lancy’s blog and got to know that this hair oil is absolutely herbal devoid of any chemical substance. Moreover, it was written on the packaging that it is meant to be speed up hair growth and control hair-fall, what more I would have asked for?


Pamper Your Hair with MABH Fast Growth Hair Oil| Review
As soon as the product reached me I decided to try it for a month or more before delivering my final thoughts. I have been using it for one and a half months now and I think I am now enough experienced to give my ‘expert opinion’ 😉 During the entire testing period, I used it every alternate night just before going to sleep as I love to apply oils in this way only. I applied it onto my scalp by gently massaging it to the scalp. I wiped the rest of the oil that was on my hands on the top portion of my hair. I then covered my hair with a soft cotton cloth so that I don’t stain my pillow covers. 

Product Category– Hair oil

Brand– MABH Herbals
Price– 400/-

What it Claims: A unique combination of natural herbs and essential oils present in the MABH Fast Growth Hair Oil penetrates deeper into your scalp to provide rich nourishment. It also improves blood circulation, thus resulting in faster hair growth. It also takes care of dandruff, premature graying and rough hair. Our product makes your hair shinier and manageable from the first use itself; it stops hair fall within weeks of regular usage and helps you grow longer beautiful hair!

Pamper Your Hair with MABH Fast Growth Hair Oil| Review
Pamper Your Hair with MABH Fast Growth Hair Oil| Review
My Experience: I have already said here that I have severe hail-fall problem along with terrible dandruff problem. I am not a person who oils her hair religiously, but this time it has opened my eyes. I can’t tell you how smooth my hair feels after every use. This oil isn’t at all greasy. I have used many herbal oils but they always left my hair with some kind of a tacky feeling, which is irritating. It has a strong fragrance which is quite often found in most of the herbal hair oils. I somewhat don’t like the fragrance. I think it can be disturbing for people who are not fond of strong fragrances like me. The scent fades away with shampooing but a little bit does linger for a little time after one wash. The oil is very light-weight, that’s a good thing for me as I prefer my hair-oils to be very, very light. I feel it didn’t do anything for my dandruff, it is the same as it was before. I won’t say it has arrested the hair-fall, but it has definitely reduced it. Also, it didn’t help in regaining hair, neither did it claim that. So, what is actually did to my hair is- it nourished it from the roots to the tips, my hair became manageable. It eliminated the frizz from the hair making it shiny and smooth. It reduced the hair-fall miraculously. I can’t say if it made the hair grow faster because I have hair that grows really fast naturally. So, I’d skip commenting on this part.
All I Have to Say is– I have been using this hair oil and can vouch on the fact that it does make your hair touchably smooth. So far it has worked great for me- it has made my hair soft and shiny, manageable and has lessened my hair fall to some extent. It is a bit pricey compared to other hair oils available in the market, but I can say that I am loving this hair-oil for more than one reasons and I am sure you won’t regret buying and using it yourselves.
My Rating– 3.8/5

I will be back soon with another new post (you can expect a haul next week). Till then take care and stay beautiful J
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Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review

Shopping is a drug of choice for me, and for a lot of people. For shopaholics like us, online shopping is the best way to utilize most of the time we save for shopping. Many shopping portals offer discounts and bargains once or twice a year but what we need is discounts that we can avail anytime we want. That is why many coupon sites have developed, to make our shopping experience unforgettable and enjoyable and also can save a lot of money.
Today I am going to talk about such an online coupon site that provides numerous coupons for various e-commerce sites. Zoutons.com is a coupon site that offers you a lot of coupons on a range of popular online shops. Zoutons.com also offers coupons for restaurants, traveling, food delivery, mobile recharges and much more. With its wide range of coupons and countless deals on a variety of different websites and the ever increasing number of merchants involved, Zoutons becomes of the most leading coupon sites available in India.
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review
My Words: As I am no exception to the definition of ‘Shopaholic’, I keep hunting for deals and discounts. I am not a person who can bargain on a specific product in a store, so I have taken refuge in Online Coupons sites like Zoutons.com, which gives me the liberty to shop without worrying about my wallet. These sites make my shopping a smart shopping. All the coupons on Zoutons.com are legit and have been inspected and hand-picked for you. They have a large number deals from various e-commerce sites like Jabong, Flipkart, Myntra, Amazon, Paytm, Goibibo, Fab Furnish and lots more. One can always find perfect deals for any need.
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review

What I Liked the Most- They have a very simple and minimal design for their website, not something that I can get lost into. Everything is categorized wonderfully. There are tabs for ‘Top Stores’ and ‘Top Brand’ which make it easy to find out coupons according to your preferences. Also, there is a tab called ‘Top Banks’ under which a bunch of banks are enlisted that have offers for their specific debit or credit cards which I found really unique and convenient. This website provides you detailed information about each and every deals found on their website.

They also gives you a chance to contact with them if needed. They have a separate contact me form for that. Also they have a page meant to be giving instruction on how to use the coupons.
Find the Most Amazing Deal with Zoutons.com| Website Review
Zoutons.com is a great website for deal-hunters like me. If you want to shop hassle-free and save money at the same time, you should try out the deals and coupons here. Easy navigation, user-friendly design and the vast category makes Zoutons.com different from other such websites. I am impressed and would like to recommend it for you guys too.
You can contact them on various Social Networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.
Thanks for reading. Feel free to leave your comments below. Take care and love dogs 😀
*The post is sponsored yet honest.
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ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

Hello all, hope you all are doing great. As you know, I was MIA for quite a long time. Actually, my grandfather passed away earlier this month and I was preoccupied with all the rituals and responsibilities. I couldn’t get the time to sit for hours and write blog posts. Sorry for that guys. Nevertheless, I am back in action once again and hoping to get into that writing phase all over again.
Today, I would be reviewing two neutral lip colours from the ELF Studio matte range. The two shades are- Natural and Tea Rose. I have shared these lippies in my iHerb.com haul post. Now let’s jump to the review-
These Matte Lip Colors have a creamy matte formula. It’s not a drying, powdery matte but quite moisturizing on the lips. I loved the fact that this lip colors don’t settle in the fine lines nor they accentuate dryness. It may feel a little dry during the winters, but it won’t be flaky. Before using any lip product I love to use a lip balm beneath. This is not only because my lips tend to get dry frequently, but also because I am habituated to this process.
These Lip Colors stays on the lips for almost 5-6 hours. They don’t bleed, but transfer a bit and they don’t leave any tinge to the lips after wiping off. Applying these lipsticks is very easy as the formula is really creamy and smooth and they glide on the lips effortlessly. Just one swipe is all you need to get an opaque finish, but I love to apply it twice to get a wonderful result. The thing I loved most in this Lip Colors is that they are so light weight. It feels like I don’t have anything on my lips. That is surely a good thing.
ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD
ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Colors come in four shades-

  •  Natural
  •  Tea Rose
  • Coral
  • Praline

Product Category- Lip colour
Brand- E.L.F.
Price- $3; near about  184 INR(Dirt cheap, ain’t they?)

Packaging: These lip colours come in a twist up pen like packaging with a matte black body and a tight cap. These are super sleek and could be carried even in a wallet. The packaging looks unbelievably classy for its price. The bottom indicates the shade of the lip colour.

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD
ELF Matte Lip Color- Natural

Natural is a n*dish shade with slight pink undertone. I’d say that it might wash out most of the Indian skin tones. I have medium wheatish skin tone with slightly dark lips and Natural looks way too paler than my lip colour. That is not that kind of n*de you’ll like to have. But, it would suit paler skin tones, people with pink undertones. Not a proper n*de for yellow or olive undertones. I love to use this lip colour to conceal my uneven toned lips before applying any light lip shade. It helps to pop out the actually shade. Below are some pictures of Natural-
ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD
ELF Matte Lip Color- Tea Rose

Tea Rose is also a neutral shade with slight hint of mauve. I felt Tea Rose is a little creamier than Natural. This is also another pale shade but it doesn’t wash me out. If you have a heavy makeup on your eyes or smoky eyes, this shade will go well with it. You can apply a gloss on top of it to give it more depth. Below are some pictures of Tea Rose-
ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

ELF Studio Matte Lip Color- Natural and Tea Rose| Review, Swatches and LOTD

Ups and Downs of ELF Matte Lip Colors-

Ups:
  • Classy packaging.
  • Perfect creamy matte formula.
  • Very light weight on lips.
  • Moisturizing.
  • Stays for quite a good time.
  •  Doesn’t feather out or smudge off.
  • Decently pigmented.

Downs:
  • Might not be appropriate for every Indian skin tone.
  • Has a mild wax-like smell, but it can be avoided. Smell doesn’t linger after application.
  • NOT available in India.

All I have to say is- ELF Matte Lip Colors are worth giving a try if you are a neutral-lover. I think these shades should be in every makeupista’s kitty. I know we don’t usually do heavy eye make-ups, then you can use these lippies as base, for they are super creamy and moisturizing or you can use these for eliminating dark patches from your lips. They are super inexpensive yet perfectly formulated. I am not sure about Natural but I am surely going to keep Tea Rose with me.

My Rating- 3.5/5

I hope you liked this review. Feel free to let me know your opinion. What is your favourite neutral lipstick?
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Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD


Hello all, today I am going to review a recent launch by Maybelline, the Colossal Kohl Turquoise. If you’re following this blog then you would know that I have mentioned it in my last haul post. At first I was too skeptical about this because I am not much into shimmery eyeliners, I love them matte. When I first saw the swatches of this kohl on others’ blogs, it seemed metallic and a bit shimmery. But, to my surprise, the shimmers were not as intense as I though it to be. It wasn’t matte but not glittery as well. 
I am currently loving coloured eye-liners, especially when it offers a two-way formula. This Colossal Turquoise kohl is formulated for both upper and lower lash-line. Let’s see what I feel about the product-


Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Product category- Eyeliner/Kohl

Brand- Maybelline

Price- INR 249 

Packaging- This kohl come in the classic Colossal packaging that is a bright yellow twist up pen with a tight cap. On the packaging there are some metallic turquoise accents. 


Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Shade- This variation of the Colossal Kohl comes in a Turquoise shade.  Duh, that wasn’t a surprise at all! I would rather call it a bluish turquoise if that makes any sense at all. All I mean is it is not that typical turquoise shade. The shade is kind of a metallic turquoise blue with a bit of shimmers in it. The shade doesn’t look shimmery at all on the eyes. Just a tiniest hint of metallic sparkle. The product isn’t loaded with shimmers, it stays on place and most importantly, after washing or wiping off the product there’s no hint of any shimmer.
Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD
Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD
Texture- The texture is really very smooth if applied on the upper lash line, but I had a hard time using it on the lower lash line. It’s really very difficult to draw a smooth line along the lower lash line with this kohl. The tip of the liner broke when I tried to apply it on the lower lash-line L Otherwise it gives an even and smooth application. 

Staying power- My lower waterline and lash-line is extremely oily, the product stayed for a good 5-6 hours on my eyes. I found that the staying power is more on the upper lid/lashline than the lower waterline. It stayed for approximately 7-8 hours when applied on the upper lash line. I don’t agree with their claim about the lasting power to be 12 hours. At least for me, it was nowhere near 12 hours. Maybe oily eyelids are the reason for that. It doesn’t smudge out. I agree to the company claim here. For me, it didn’t smudge out but it faded out a little. 

Pigmentation- The new Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise decently and evenly pigmented. Though it doesn’t give you the exact pigmentation in a single swipe, but it is really buildable. You can always swipe it twice to get the desired shade. 

What I have to say is- The colossal Kohl Turquoise is a nicely pigmented eye pencil with a 2 in 1 benefit of kohl and eyeliner. It doesn’t irritate the eyes if applied on the lower waterline. It happens to be a metallic shade though it isn’t loaded with shimmers. It is subtly shimmery which I don’t mind. I wish it was as smooth on the lower lash-line as it is on the upper lash-line. I would have loved if it was a matte shade. It has a decent price tag. Overall, I have a good experience with the Colossal Kohl Turquoise. 

Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD
Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD
Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise | Review, Swatches, EOTD

Ups-

  • Beautiful metallic turquoise blue shade.
  • Doesn’t irritate the eyes.
  • Nice colour pay-off.
  • Staying power is good.
  • Doesn’t smudge out.

Downs-

  • Application is not smooth when applied on the lower lash-line.

Will I buy it again- Not sure, but probably no. 

Rating- 3/5

Thanks for patiently reading this review. I hope you liked it. If you have tried the Maybelline Colossal Kohl Turquoise then please share your views and experiences in the comment section. I would love to know. I will be back with a new post soon. Till then, take care. Bye! 

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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry | Review, Swatches & LOTD


Hello everyone, today’s review is on my favourite of the Revlon Matte Balms and it is the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry. If you are following me on FaceBook you would know I have shared a picture of a Shopperstop package and asked you to guess what I got for myself. Today, I am sharing it. How can I be left behind while the whole nation is raving about the Revlon Matte Balms that has been recently launched in Indian market along with the other variant i.e. Lacquer Balms! When I first saw international beauty bloggers reviewing Matte Lip Crayons and swatching the Matte Balms, I was head over heels in love with the lovely shades. As I was preparing my list for the shades I was about to procure from the U.S., I heard the good news. The super-gorgeous lippies were introduced to India! 

I have used their Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and loved them. As a matte lipstick lover, I got to try out the Matte Balms. There are 8 scrumptious shades, from pinks to reds, plums to browns. I had shortlisted 3 shades from this range, among which, two were pink. Not all pinks suit my skin tone so without taking any risk I chose the 3rd one, which is named as Sultry.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Product category: Lipstick/ Lipstain/ Lipbalm 
Brand: Revlon
Price: 800 INR for 2.7gms (Update- Price increased to 890 INR)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review

 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Packaging: These Matte Balms come in a wonderful matte packaging. It comes in a pencil/crayon kind of form with a twist-up bottom and a tight cap. You don’t need to sharpen them, only twist the bottom.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Shade: I am really bad at describing colours, but I will try to do it for you. Sultry is actually a mixture of matte pink, plum and brown, as my eyes can identify. Whatever it is, I like it very much. It will suit almost all Indian skin tones.
 
Product (Texture, Pigmentation & Staying power): The product is very creamy in texture and easily glides on the lips. It gives a decent coverage in a single swipe and goes absolutely opaque in two swipes. You don’t need to layer it but if you want to make it more intense, you can always layer it up. It doesn’t give you the powdery, drying matte effect, it actually has a velvety matte formula which doesn’t let your lips dry out. I have a tendency to eat up my lipsticks, nothing stays on my lips more than 2-3 hours, does that happen to any of you or I am the only one with this feature on this planet?! 

Anyways, this lipstick stays on for good 3-4 hours on me, can stay a little bit more on others. It transfers a little when touched. Doesn’t feather out or doesn’t leave any stain behind when wiped off.
 
Ups:

Stylish, sturdy, matte packaging.
Travel-friendly.
No need to sharpen.
A lovely shade that would suit any Indian skin tone.
Creamy yet matte finish, good for Indian summer and this horrid humidity.
Decent wear-time, almost 3-4 hours.
Nice coverage, eliminates dark patches and uneven tone decently.
Easily available on any Shoppers Stop outlet, can be found online at Shoppersstop.com.Downs:

A little transferrable.
Will make a hole in your pocket.

~Lip Swatches~
 
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
~Face of the Day~
 
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
All I have to say is: If you have loved Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and if you love matte lip crayons, you must go for the Revlon Matte Balms. Those who love hint of pink on their lips without going crazy and aren’t actually very adventurous with lipsticks can definitely get a hold of this lipsticks. This range has 9 other lovely shades to choose from- Elusive, Unapologetic, Standout, Audacious, Striking, Shameless, and Mischievous. 
 
My Rating: I will deduct 2 points for the excessively high price. Thus, it will get an 8/10 rating from me.
 

Will I buy it again?Though I love the shade and the formula very much but I don’t have any plan to buy it again. If I make my mind, I will mind any other shade from this range. I am waiting for a discount now.

 

 
Did you like the review? Feel free to share on FB, Twitter or Pinterest. Leave your comments below. See you next time 🙂
 
 
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Flormar Deluxe Shine Gloss Stylo Lipstick- D35 Vermilion| Product Review


Hello all! Today I am going to review a lipstick that I got in my November Vellvette/Fab Bag. This is going to be my first time posting lip swatches.


I am a self-proclaimed lipstick junkie and I mean it. I love wearing lipsticks and love collecting them too. So, whenever I get lipsticks in my Fab Bags, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. I got some lovely stuffs in my November Bag, among them, was this lipstick. Now, let’s move on to the review.

Product Category– Lipstick
Brand– Flormar
Price– 700INR for 3gms

Flormar is a name that was totally unfamiliar to me. When I got this lipstick, I needed to ferret about it. What I found is, Flormar is a brand that was created in 1950 Milan and it is a part of the French Cosmetics company, Yves Rocher.

Claims- Special formula enriched with Argan oil, Vitamin E, Omega 6; Cacao butter; gives a unique and translucent appearance and glossy reflection while making it ultra-hydrating and nourishing for your lips leaving lips soft and supple without any greasiness.


Packaging- This lipstick comes in a very pretty packaging. It’s classy and sleek and travel friendly too. I like the Black tube packaging and the pink scribble on it. I think the packaging is the only stuff I loved about this lipstick so much.


Shade- The shade is very hard to describe. This is kind of a bright orange-y tone with a red tinge. I hope I have made you understand. If not, please forgive me, I am very bad in describing colours and scents 😛

My Experience– Flormar Deluxe Shine Gloss lipstick is more a gloss than a lipstick. Initially I was quite impressed by the product, but later on I was sick of it. It doesn’t give enough coverage to your pigmented lips. For me, as I have a highly pigmented upper lip, this doesn’t at all work for me when applied alone. I need to either conceal my lips or use a lipstick/lip-liner of similar shade before applying the product. I generally use it as a gloss on top of a lipstick. This product has a lot of down points. First of all, it’s staying power. This lipstick stays for a good 1-2 hours, but after that you need to reapply it. Secondly, this product is so buttery that it starts melting inside the tube. So, there is no way of keeping it in your purse for a whole day. I keep it in the fridge and I sometimes feel like I am keeping it in life-support. But on the brighter note, it keeps my lips hydrated and feels like I have butter on my lips.

-Swatches-


In natural light

In natural light

In natural light

In direct sunlight

In direct sunlight

Ups:
  • Stylish packaging.
  • Keeps the lips hydrated.
  • Looks good if used on top of a matte lipstick.
  • Has Argan oil and Vitamin E.


Downs:

  • Doesn’t give enough coverage.
  • Bad staying power.
  • Transfers.
  • Overpriced. 


Would I buy it again– Not at all.

Spending 700 bucks for a less pigmented ‘lipstick’ (read lip-balm) is so unreasonable in my opinion. I would not suggest buying this.

P.S.– As I’ve mentioned before, this is my first time doing lip-swatches. I hope you liked it. As I am a first-timer and in learning phase now, I would love to get some tips from you on how I can improve myself. Thanks for reading this post throughout. Good night 🙂

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Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Crème (D30) Review

Hello lovelies, as promised I am back again with another new post. This is going to be a review post. Today I am going to review a super awesome orange corrector form Kryolan which is the Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Crème in the shade D30.
In case you are wondering what a corrector is, it is a cream that helps to camouflage any dark circle, dark spot, pigmentation or redness. It basically hides all the discolorations in the skin and makes your skin spotless and flawless when a concealer is applied on the top of it. An orange corrector is basically needed to camouflage blue tones in your skin. It also fights ashy-ness that appears under your eyes when you apply just a concealer to conceal your dark circles (if you have heavy dark circles).
The Derma Color range is a range of creamy concealers. This range offers a great variety of shades. D30 is one of them, which is an orange corrector. This range has other shades of correctors too, like, lavender, yellow etc.
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What the Website says: “Dermacolor Camouflage Creme in a handy round packaging. Dermacolor Camouflage Creme is an especially highly pigmented make-up which is designed to correct and cover skin disfigurements, discolorations and tattoos. Dermacolor Camouflage Creme is especially suitable for face and neck. With proper use of the Dermacolor Camouflage System skin abnormalities can be easily corrected. Ones Dermacolor Camouflage Creme is fixed using Fixing Powder and Fixing Spray from Dermacolor it will be waterproof and protects the skin against damaging UV radiation. Dermacolor Camouflage could last even under extreme conditions like swimming, heat and physical strain. Dermacolor Camouflage Creme is available in an extensive range of shades and those are intermixable which gives the make-up a natural appearance when applied correctly. ECARF certified.”
Product Category– Corrector
Brand– Kryolan
Price– 350 INR for 4g
Packaging: Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Crème comes in a tub packaging with a screw-on cap.
My Experience: Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Crème in D30 does a great job to hide your stubborn under eye dark circles as well as the imperfections and unwanted pigmentation in your face. It might tend to be a little dry on skin. You have to scoop out a small amount of it and rub it on the back of your palm to warm it up a little bit. I love to use this corrector after moisturizing my under eye area, this helps the cream to glide on the area easily. It makes a noticeable difference in your under eye area after application. As I have heavy dark circles, this correction is a life-saver for me. I like to apply a moisturizer under my eyes and then apply the Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Crème in dots around my under eye area and then finish it off with applying my favourite concealer. I like to do this every time before going out. I don’t like the tub packaging, it would have been good if they change the packaging to a stick type packaging. 

Here is a quick demo for you guys. This is my first time so please forgive me for any mistake 🙂
1. Bare eyes  
2. Dotted with Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Creme (D30)
3. Blended  
4. After applying concealer


Ups: 
Hides all type of discoloration completely, like magic.
Affordable.
A little goes a long way.
 
Downs: 
Availability must be a con.
Blending can be a little tricky.
Unhygienic packaging.

Will I buy it again: Yes, of course, as soon as I finish it. 
I highly recommend this wonderful corrector to all who have dark under-eyes or obstinate pigmentation.

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