Joining my liquid liner collection is the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner. This liner has a slanting tip (very different from the felt tip liquid liners I have used before). You need to rotate the bottom of the liner tube so that fresh product is PUSHED UP to the tip of the nib. Tip of the nib. God, that rhymes. Anyway, this means you get fresh product at each use. This eyeliner is great for doing a whole winged liner/cat eye. The pigmentation of the eyeliner is quite good, a deep, dark black. And it stays on all day without smudging.

If you are a liquid liner fanatic, definitely give this one a try. The They're Real Mascara and Push Up Liner have become two of my favorite eye products from Benefit.

Another offering from the Maybelline Fit Me Range to grace the Indian markets is the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer.

Available in India in three shades, Light, Sand and Medium, they are priced at Rs. 500. I chose the shade Sand. Now since I placed the order online, I couldn't test out the shades/swatches in person. Sand is a bit too light for my face. But I use it as an under eye highlighter/concealer. This concealer comes in an elegant tube, with a doe foot applicator.

Sand has quite strong yellow undertones which help in neutralizing the dark circles under my eyes. I haven't experienced any creasing with this concealer and it doesn't settle into the pores. This concealer blends easily (I pat it into the skin with my finger). The lasting power of this concealer is quite good. It lasts 6-7 hours on my oily skin (after setting with powder), with zero creasing. Dry skinned ladies should moisturize well before applying this concealer.

It is a good concealer, but not exceptional. I'm very impressed with the Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, but the concealer is a bit 'meh' for me.
I will be using up this tube, but I don't think I will repurchase. If I do, I'll definitely update!

My all time favorite nail color, be it summer or winter is black. Always black. Jet black. I'm a black nail polish fanatic.

The most impressive nail polish I've come across so far is the Inglot Nail Enamel in 953. It goes on very smoothly and easily. I apply a clear top coat (Maybelline Color Show) or matte top coat (Bourjois) depending on my mood. But on its own, the Inglot nail polish lasts a full week on my nails, without chipping or fading. The color is a pure, intense, glossy black, perfect for me.

At Rs. 600 for 15ml, it is one of the more expensive nail polishes that I own. But considering the fact that I've been using this nail polish (on and off) for the past six months, it is worth the money for sure.
I will be giving more shades from the Inglot Nail Enamel range a try.

Which is your favorite nail polish range/shade these days?

If I'm in the mood to do a smokey eye, I just apply brown eyeliner and smudge it with an ear bud or my fingers.

Lately, I've been loving the ZOEVA 226 Smudger brush. With its short, soft yet firm bristles, this brush makes smudging out your eyeliner such an easy task! The super soft synthetic bristles never irritate my sensitive eyes. Just lightly buffing my eyeliner (especially along the lower lashline) with this brush completes the job.

This brush has become a necessary tool for easy smokey eyes. I've had this brush for a few months now and even after multiple washes, it hasn't shed a single bristle. I've always been a fan of the ZOEVA brushes and the 226 Smudger definitely doesn't disappoint! If you are a fan of dark, dramatic eye makeup, I'd suggest you give this brush a try.

I bought it from Luxola India. Luxola has since been taken over by Sephora and they've stopped shipping to India (BOOOOOOOO!!!). But the ZOEVA official website does offer international shipping.

If you're stuck in a makeup rut this summer and need a change, one tip is to switch over to a bright lip color. It will make a huge difference in your appearance and your mood!

One such lipstick that I've been loving is the Maybelline Color Show Creamy Matte Lipstick in Rock The Coral. This bright, pinky coral shade is beautiful. It perks up my complexion instantly, giving it a boost. I have been loving this lip color this summer.

It comes in a simple and sturdy matte black packaging. The lipstick has the same citrus scent which the other Maybelline Color Show Creamy Mattes share. This lipstick applies evenly and is quite creamy and comfortable to wear. However, you need to prep your lips (with lip balm and lip scrub) beforehand, because this lipstick emphasizes  dry flakes like nothing else. Exfoliate and apply a thick layer of lip balm the night before, if you're planning to wear a matte lip the next day, that's my tip.

For Rs. 325, you can't go wrong with this offering from Maybelline India. Rock The Coral lasts for 5-6 hours on my lips (with light meals). You will need to touch up the color, for sure. But I really don't mind. For the price and the cheery color, Rock The Coral is a great option for almost every skin color.
I'm in love with it. I will definitely repurchase when I run out of this one. But for now, I think I've found my favorite summer lipstick!