Loreal Mat Magique foundation has quickly become an everyday favorite base for me. It claims to offer a 'matte without the flat' finish, and I totally agree with this. I use the shade G3 of this foundation, which is a shade that contains yellow undertones, suitable for fair/medium complexions. Housed in a hot pink squeeze tube, this foundation has a creamy texture. It...
Being more consistent with my morning skincare routine has made such a huge difference to my skin. Earlier, before getting into beauty, I just used to wash my face with whatever foamting face wash I had on hand. And that was it! No moisturizer, no sunscreen. I shudder when I think about it now. My morning skincare routine is very simple and doesn't...
I had been so excited about the NYX launch on Nykaa that as soon as I received the email in my inbox, I subscribed for the launch notifications and went about making my wish list. The NYX Liquid Suede in Soft Spoken was the FIRST product that I added to my wish list. Fast forward to the actual day of the launch, I...
One of the most highly spoken of products from Colorpop, their Ultra Shock Cheek Highlighter in Wisp was present on my wishlist. Initially I was looking for a champagne gold highlighter, and was pretty set upon buying Champagne Pop by Becca. My only niggle was that it was too expensive for my budget. Also, I had heard plenty of horror stories about people...
Shiny, glossy, lustrous hair. Who doesn't want it? But sometimes, we need a little helping hand. That is where the BBlunt Spotlight Hair Polish comes in. This royal blue can is absolute magic. I spray it all over my hair, after blow drying and it gives my hair an instant shine. My favorite way to use this spray is to tie my hair...
I've harped on and on about how much I love the Lakme 9 to 5 matte lipsticks. But I've saved my most favorite shade for last: Toffee Nexus. Toffee Nexus is a brown/peach/nude shade with a hint of pink (debatable, but I think it has a bit of pink). Anyway, this is my favorite MLBB (My Lips But Better). Almost a Kylie Jenner-esque...
After being on the lookout for a good quality fan brush (and even considering purchasing the Real Techniques Sculpting Set, only for the fan brush), I came across the PAC 045 brush. Priced at Rs. 350 on Flipkart, this brush has pristine white synthetic bristles. I use this brush to apply powder highlighter to the high points of my cheekbones, bridge of nose,...
When I saw that the PAC makeup brushes were available on sale at Flipkart, I ordered two immediately. One of them was the PAC 020 brush. This brush has an angled tip and super dense, tightly packed bristles. The brush is excellent for blending in foundation and concealer. Since the brush bristles are synthetic, they can be used with cream/liquid and powder products...
Frizz is the biggest nemesis of curly hair. I've spent my fair share of time trying to deal with it. One of the products that has made a huge difference is the BBlunt Climate Control Anti Frizz Leave In Cream. It contains hydrolyzed keratin which helps in smoothing the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and increasing shine. It comes in a handy pump bottle...
BBlunt products had been on my 'to try' list for a long long time. Grabbing a 10% coupon, I ordered some mini sized products, hoping to give them a try and seeing if they were worth the full size repurchase. Today I will be reviewing the BBlunt Back To Life Dry Shampoo. It comes in a silver aerosolized can, priced at Rs. 250...
Lakme 9 to 5 matte lipsticks are one of the best budget matte lipsticks in the Indian market. I absolutely LOVE them. I have already reviewed Mauve Paced, but today I will be talking about the shade Pink Bureau. Pink Bureau is a classic, deep pink shade which will brighten up any skin color. The formulation of this lipstick is amazing. Two swipes...
Marsala was the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015, everyone and their grandmother knows it. So when I was browsing through the Nykaa pastel nail enamel selection, their shade Marsala Chai caught my eye. (Yes, that rhymed.) Marsala Chai is a delicious, sultry color. Perfect for Autumn/Winter, especially paired with all black outfits (so chic!). The nail polish is great, it goes...
As much as I love my Revlon Colorstay Concealer, I was getting bored. Just as the itch of wanting to try something new set in, I spotted the L'Oréal True Match Le Crayon Correcteur. I snapped it up immediately. It is available in three shades in India, 20 Vanilla, 30 Beige and 40 Natural (from light to dark). I chose the shade Beige....
Today I'm going to compare two Maybelline mascaras: The Hypercurl and the Colossal Volum' Express. I'm comparing both their waterproof versions. Hypercurl: Pros: - Less expensive than Colossal - Does not smudge throughout the day - Holds curl well Cons: - Doesn't lengthen or voluminize lashes - Has tendency to clump if layered Colossal: Pros: - Adds volume and length to the lashes...
My love of lip balms is a recent one. I never paid much attention to lip care products before. But now, I'm obsessed. These are a few of my favorites: 1) Smith's Rosebud Salve: This cult classic is a huge favorite of mine. It goes on very smoothly and gives a very sheer wash of color to the lips. It smells so good!...
Ladies and gentlemen, today I'm going to talk to you about my favorite gel eyeliner of all time: Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black. This dinky little pot of pure black liner is the BEST. Hands down. For Rs. 499 (often available on sale online), you can't go wrong with this one. It comes in a tiny plastic jar with a screw...
Maybelline make some of the best drugstore mascaras. Period. But there are only three versions available in India. Colossal Volum' Express, The Falsies and Hypercurl. I had already tried the first two and decided to give Hypercurl a go. I chose the waterproof version of this mascara. Packed in a black and pink plastic tube, this mascara has a curved brush. Interesting. The...
