Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Gift set for this autumn by Ellis Faas

Hey everyone!

Autumn has just begun; not in India though; mainly in the western part of the world & with that Ellis Faas is out here with yet another collection for this autumn. Read on to find out more about this gift set!






For the 2011 autumn season, Ellis has selected a gift set of three
bestellers that work together as a great team.

The set contains the:

petrol-coloured Milky Eyes E204

black mascara E401 and 

deep-cherry
Creamy Lips L102.
 


In-store from 1 September 2011 at ELLISFAAS.com

 
Price: 

60 EUR / 50 GBP / 80 USD.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Can you afford to miss this??? {Sleek makeup Nude collection & Eid Mubarak}

Hey everyone!!

Eid Mubarak to all bloggers, my readers & friends!





What dress and which type of makeup are you wearing this Eid?

When are you reviewing the Nude Collection from Sleek Makeup?

These have been the two questions which have been asked by my readers again and again and I’m surprised to see the curiosity about this collection. You can imagine this by the fact that just the preview of this collection has become the most popular post of the month.

To be honest I myself was very excited for reviewing this collection because I really wanted to try some nude makeup these days & Sleek Makeup has given this precious gift for all makeup lovers who love nude looks by producing this wonderful collection.

Sleek makeup Nude Collection

The Sleek Makeup Nude Collection features an eyeshadow palette, blush and pout polish all in natural hues. A nude lovers dream.

Today is Eid and I have found my Eid gift on getting this lovely collection. Today I’m reviewing AU Naturel 601 palette.

Au Naturel 601 Eyeshadow Palette

This is a wonderful palette to find some beautiful looks. All 12 shades are created with a deep contemplation of makeup. We can compare the quality and color variety of this palette with Urban Decay’s Naked palette and find it more superior due to its reasonable price and colors variety which suits every skin tones weather it is warm and cool.

One another cause makes it more greater for me if do comparison with UD Naked palette. Naked palette has most of the colors shimmery but Sleek Makeup i-Divine Au Naturel Palette is filled with matte nudes and a robust mixture of shimmering berries, olives and browns and a special black, It has 8 matte color and four shimmer which i love. In my opinion, matte colors are more useful in daily life than shimmers.

Price

£6

Packaging

As always I love its classy packaging. The palette’s packaging is a sleek black matte casing. There is “Sleek Makeup” embossed on the flap. On the inside is the wide mirror. There is a transparent plastic sheet with names of the eyeshadows printed on it just like their Carribean and Oh So Special palettes.The palette also includes a duo felt tip long applicator which can be quite useful if you use an applicator for applying your shadow or If you forget to bring your eye brush along.

Shades

Sleek eyeshadow palettes come pre-made with 12 shadows. All shades have their own specialty.if you notice, every shade has its pair. Look first from upper line’s first shadow Nougat and then check from second line Conker , don’t you think you can create a lovely eye makeup with this pair? As the same way, check all shade’s pair. The Au Naturel palette has eight matte shades and four shimmery shades all that can be used for a wide variety of skin tones. I like that the matte shades glide on smoothly and don’t appear chalky at all. The shimmery shades aren’t overly thus making them perfect for every age and skin tones.You can create depth and drama with this palette by using the darker matte shade and can even create several variations of the smoky eye.

Pigmentation and Lasting power

All colors are superbly pigmented for the most part and blend well as a whole. I wanted to test their intensity and lasting power so I applied some shades on my eyes without a primer underneath. I was surprised to see that they ware not only showing up beautifully on the eyes on their own—even the lighter matte shades; but stayed on for so long too. I was able to get these to last with very little signs of creasing after 6 hours without using any type of eyeshadow primer. So with a base or primer, they will last even longer.Some shades of this palette so amazing and beautiful like Taupe, Noir, Regal and Conker. They are surprisingly beautiful and stunning.



Texture

What word should I use for its texture, silky, velvety, buttery or sleek! Each color is intensive and smooth, none of the shades is chalky in this palette so it has become even more special than Oh So Special where I had found one color less pigmented. There is a complete line of subtle colors and all are super pigmented and smooth like butter.



Now let's have a closer look at the shades:

Nougat

It’s a creamy whitish matte color which is perfect for highlighting. It’s much pigmented.

Conker

This is a maroonish shimmer brown. Sooo pigmented & blends like a dream.

Nubuck

This one is purplish khaki matte color which is an essential shade for finding a Smokey eye makeup. I love its intensity.

Moss

It’s a rare shade. I haven't found it even in my 80 color palette. It’s a golden teal shimmer shade which is perfect for define the outer corner of your eyes. just one touch is enough to find the color.

Cappuccino

This is a creamish off-white shade again good for highlighting. Absolutely matte in nature & pigmented too.



Bark

A matte brown shade, very similar to the color of a bark, the name serves very true!! Highly pigmented & blends very well!



Honeycomb

A very light yellowish shade, somewhat similar to Cappucinno. Matte & nicely pigmented!



Mineral Earth

This is one of my fave shades from this palette...a gorgeous dark brown color with shimmers. Highly pigmented & perfect for eye makeup for night parties!!!



Regal

A purplish, brown, matte shade. Quite unique & very wearable.



Noir

True black beauty...matte & veryy pigmented!!!! Perfect for creating gorgeous smokey eyes!

Swatches

Rating

4.90/5



Finally...

Finally I would say that out of the three Sleek Makeup i-divine palettes, this one is my most fave although the other two are also fab!!!! This one has all the shades very pigmented as well as very wearable & useful! I will surely recommend it to all my readers because as the title says...You Can't Afford to Miss this!!!! Get it now- sleekmakeup.com

Have a great day everyone!!!!!!!!!!

Latest launches by Illamasqua

Hey beauties,

Hope you're having a great week!!!

Let's take a look at some of the latest launches by Illamasqua!



Taking a lead from the colour-coded specialities of the Wittenberg Platz’s domineering Boot Girls, Illamasqua introduces confident new shades, in a brazen display of utter indulgence. The Theatre of the Nameless proudly parades a kinky new waxy “rubber-look” finish to Illamasqua’s hardwearing, chip-resistant nail varnishes.





From L-R: Taint – Stone Brown, Kink – Bottle Green, Vice – Deep Cerise, Faux Pas – Blue Violet







Be the first to win the new Nail Varnish shades of the collection with a unique, rubberised finish by entering at www.illamasqua.com/kinkynails

To enter, go to Illamasqua.com/kinkynails – the internationally open competition opens on Friday 26th August and runs until Sunday 4th September – all T&Cs on the website.



Illamasqua's new Masquara

IF THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL,

ILLAMASQUA’S NEW MASQUARA REVEALS A HEART OF DARKNESS

WITH A FORMULA THAT LENGTHENS, DEFINES AND DRAMATISES

LASHES TO EXTREMES.



''Illamasqua’s new Masquara in Raven has taken flight. Masquara creates a jet black

flutter of beautifully defined lashes – lash by lash perfection. Reapply for added drama and

prepare to step into the night.”

DAVID HORNE - ILLAMASQUA DIRECTOR OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT



Introducing the happy union of two new beauty innovations; our defining, lengthening and dramatising brush design,

combined with Masquara’s midnight black smudge proof formula, ensures lashes that last the whole night through.



Bring out the power of your eyes and complete your alter ego.



New Masquara provides a glimpse into the heady world of indulgence that is Illamasqua’s AW11 Theatre of the Nameless collection, to be unleashed globally in its full decadent glory on Friday 2nd September 2011



Price: £15.00



Shade: Raven (midnight black)



Masquara is available online at www.illamasqua.com



So girls what do you think of these exciting new launches???







And the winner is......

Hey beauties,

Today is a very special day for me as it's my birthday & also the day to announce the winner of my 700 followers International giveaway!!!!

Thanks to all the participants for taking part in it but as we all know that there will be only one winner so the others plz don't get disappointed!!! Very soon I'll be having another international giveaway to celebrate the completion of 1000 followers of COB!!!!



Anyways...let's take a look at the winner & the winner is...............................



......let's not keep much suspense :D The winner is Sudha from Shadesforduskywomen



CONGRATS GIRL!!!!!!!!! Will be mailing you shortly!!!!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

A cute addition to my bag collection

Hey everyone,

Hope you're having a great weekend!!!





Last month, just made a small visit to Delhi & ended up with shopping some great stuff!! Jeweleries, makeup & bags.....this is is just another one for my bag collection!!!!



CUTE!!!





Bought it from Shopper's Stop at Rs 1200!



Pretty reasonable & very cute too :D

What do you think????



Friday, August 26, 2011

The Nature's Co Grapefruit Body scrub- review, photos

Hi everyone,

Sometimes most of us get too involved with our face care but tend to ignore our body. But the fact is that even our body requires a proper care & is not to be neglected, in summers as well as winters. If you always care the same for your body like your face, I’ll really appreciate you. Our body too requires a routine care like our face, a routine care according to the weather. If we use a body butter in the dry weather then what in humid weather? The answer is a body scrub!

Something about a body scrub

A body scrub is a suspension of coarse granules (apricot, walnut, oatmeal, sea salt) in a semi-liquid medium or gel (often resembling the consistency of body butter or a moisturizing lotion).A body scrub will actually help to remove all the dead skin off your body and expose a supple layer of younger skin, making you feel fresh and rejuvenated, It is the best way to remove a skin tan. If your skin had become rough and has darkened due to pollution or exposure to dust, you can use a body scrub to remove the rough skin layer leaving you with a soft and supple skin.A body scrub is generally used in a complete spa treatment, which involves the use of an exfoliating body scrub and is followed by a hydrating body wrap to nourish the skin and keep it fresh and supple. In case you are not going for the beauty treatment at a spa, you can use a body scrub while having your bath and exfoliate your skin. The routine will be the same like your face scrub. You should use it once or twice in a week, especially in summers and monsoon; but you should use a body butter in winter to maintain the moisturizer balance of your body.



The Nature's Co Grape Fruit Sugar Body Scrub

It's a body scrub with natural ingredient especially for oily or combination skin.

What It claims

For oily skin A trip to the tropics is closer than you think. This scrub has Brown Sugar which is a natural exfoliant and Grapefruit oils that tone skin and restore damaged and stressed tissues. As it removes excess water from the body, it helps treat cellulite. Moisturizing, smoothening and gently exfoliating dull surface cells to reveal clean, fresh and healthy looking skin.

Ingredients

Grapefruit oil

Sunflower oil

Vitamin- E

Lemon oil

Almond oil

Vegetable Glycerin

How to use

In the shower or bath, spread the scrub over your entire body. Rub into skin to exfoliate and then rinse well. It will leave you feeling smooth all over and the citrus fragrance of Grapefruit will linger on. Recommended usage - 1 to 2 times a week.

Net weight

200 ml

Price

Rs 1,295

A closer look

In the mirror of my own experience

Although I have normal-dry skin but as I have mentioned many times that it keeps changing according to the weather. My body is almost similar to my face so I decided to try it in summers when my skin remains normal. I hesitated to use this body scrub which was for oily skin but I had to make a try so I used it. The first experience of applying it on the body was so pleasant because the smell of the scrub was so nice. I love its ingredients which are all natural and very effective for the skin. I applied it all over my body and gave a gentle massage. When I rinsed off the scrub, I found my skin very soft and a bit shiny. Not oily not dry only a healthy and soft skin. I was really impressed after using it first time and also knew that it’s not only for oily skinned people but for normal skin too. I have used it many times after this experience and I’m very happy with its effects on my body. You can understand this by the fact that half of the jar is already finished. This is the really very effective product from the Nature’s Co.

Good points

The packaging is classy like all the Nature’s Co product’s packaging.

I love the smell, it make me fell fresh just after opening the jar.

The ingredients are very very impressive and effective. Lots of valuable oils make the scrub very effective!

It makes my body soft and supple. I feel that I have taken a beauty treatment at my home.

The price is worth the quality and of course the quantity.

Bad points

The jar packaging makes it a bit unhygienic so I have to use a spoon for taking out the product from the jar.

The packaging is not travel friendly so I have to shift some of the product in a small jar for going out.

Not available easily.

Finally…

Finally I really love this body scrub. Very effective in summers and monsoon. Although they mention it for oily skin but after my own experience I can say that it’s also for normal skin too. It can’t be explain in words. You can get the pleasure of this scrub only after using it yourself. For me, it’s a great product of Nature’s Co.

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Highly want to recommend to all my readers and visitors,especially the ones with oily-combo skin type. And the ones with dry skin don't be disappointed, The nature's Co also has one for you- The Irish Moss sugar body scrub you should give a try and you’ll know why I've recommend it to you.

Where to buy

You can buy this scrub on their website HERE

The Nature’s Co: Website, Facebook

So ladies, what is your favorite body scrub? Do you use a body scrub regularly? What is your experience about this product? Would you like to share all these answers with me?

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Shinny Gray lens from PinkyParadise

Hi everyone,

If you are my regular reader, then you must be well aware of the fact that I had tried a lens for the first time in my life. But the experience was so nice that I when I was asked by Pinky Paradise lens for reviewing their lens, without any hesitation I agreed. They asked me to choose the color, this time I chose a natural color because green was quite a dramatic color so I chose this shiny gray color this time.







About Pinky Paradise




PinkyParadise.com started their online contact lens store business since year 2005; we started with selling Korea color circle lens and slowly develop our product range to various types of brands such as GnG, Dueba, Hana SPC, Seeshell , Geo Medical and etc. But today, we are one of the leading online seller that specialist on eye make over, we provide an One Stop Eye Beauty Platform to public which include color circle lens, false eye leashes, eye liner, eye shadow and many more…

Why PinkyParadise?

PinkyParadise deliver outstanding quality products and services with promises:

1. 100% original contact lens, all products are directly import from Korea Manufacturer.

2. Provided the reasonable price and fast shipping (within 1-2 wbusiness days).

3. More than just circle lenses. PP also carries lashes, mascara, facial mask to BB cream and etc

Cute lens case

Shinny Grey (known as Puffy 3 tone)



Weight: 0 kg, 100 grams

Stock:
Stock available

Diameter : 14.5mm

Water Content : 38%

Base Curve : 8.6mm

Life Span : 1 year disposal



Price

$25.90



In the mirror of my own experience



After a good experience with my first pair of circle lens, I really wanted to try some more shades so when I got this chance I chose this gray color lens because this was so natural and the color just got mixed with my natural eye color. This time the experience of wearing this lens was so easy that I couldn't believe that I could wear a lens so comfortably and only in the first attempt. After wearing them, I was completely relaxed and without any trouble, I applied my eye makeup and took the pictures. Even after that, I didn't remove them and had been wearing them for about 3-4 hours. Believe me, after some time, I even forgot that I had worn a lens in my eyes...Anyways I removed them in the same style without any problem. I really love these lenses.

Here I have another great new for my readers!!!

rakhshanda

By entering this coupon code:

1. Customers entitle a FREE cute animal lens case PLUS mystery gifts

2. The coupon code can be stacked, If you purchase 3 pairs, you will get 3 lens case plus 3 mystery gifts.

3. A minimum of 1 lens purchased to activate the code.

4. The code has no expired dates :)





About Shinny Grey Lens



As I have mentioned above, that I wore them very comfortably. They look super natural and super comfortable in wearing. I didn't have any problem like itching or irritation. I have worn them 4-5 times and every time they are so comfortable in my eyes. The shade is exactly as I had wanted, so natural that after wearing them some times no anyone in my family for some time get to know that I was wearing lenses!! I really love these lenses and want to buy again in another shade.



Did an EOTD wearing these







Finally....

Finally I'm highly impressed with these lenses and this website which gave me this chance to try out these high quality lens. Would love to try out more products from this website!!!



Recommendation

If you are a lover of circle lenses, you should really try these lenses from PP website without hesitation & don't forget to use the code as mentioned above!!!



Pinky Paradise- Website, Facebook



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In the memory of Sophie Lancaster

This is so touching! If you feel the same for Sophie, kindly support SOPHIE Lancaster Foundation & take a look at the new film created by Illamasqua in the memory of Sophie.













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