COB 700 followers giveaway!! {CLOSED}

Hi ladies,

A couple of days ago I was amazed to see that I had reached 700+ followers on my blog!!! Thank you sooo much for your love and support and so to thank everyone I'm hosting this 700 followers INTERNATIONAL giveaway which is not a huge one but I would love to give these to one lucky winner.

And now here's what I'm giving:

All this includes:

Revlon new complexion compact(swatched once) I love this so bought it again for this giveaway also.



Born Pretty Store Eyeshadow trio (swatched once, reviewed HERE)

9 Pairs of ES eyelashes (new)





Loreal Magic pearl powder(new)



Nail lacquer by Born pretty Store(will soon review it, swatched on one finger)



To try your luck just follow these simple rules:

Compulsory

Follow my blog through GFC.

Like my FB Page.

Leave your email id in the comment section.

Additional

Follow me on Twitter (+3)

Tweet about this giveaway (don't forget to mention @rakhshanda786) (+2)

Post this giveaway in your sidebar (the first pic) (+2)

Blog about this giveaway with the link (+3)



In all you can get 10 entries if you follow all the rules.



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Enter me!

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This giveaway ends on 30 August, on my birthday!! I'm sorry the time is a bit long but I wanted to end it on my birthday.



So girls hope you liked the prizes and enter this giveaway to try your luck! All the very best to everyone!!!

LOTD- completely dedicated to Revlon

Hi lovely ladies,
In this look i have used only Revlon products. When I began to do this look, gradually I noticed that I'd used most of the things from Revlon and thus an idea struck my mind that why not use everything from Revlon and try this look?? So one can say that when we like any brand, by and by we get almost everything from it. So take a look guys and tell me if you liked it...you can even try such a look for yourself.

Products used:

Face
Revlon PhotoReady foundation
Revlon Colorstay concealer
Revlon PhotoReady powder

Eyes:
Gray eyeshadow from Revlon Colorstay quad- Sultry Smokes(All over my lids to outer corners and lower lash line)
silvery whitish ash shadow from Colorstay quad- Nude Elements( on my brow bones)
Black eyeliner(a thin line) from Colorstay Black Beauty
Revlon ColorStay eyeliner- gray(in my waterline)
Revlon Lash Fantasy High Definition mascara( to curl my lashes)
Revlon Eye lashes

Cheeks:
Revlon Powder blush- Pink Blush
Revlon Powder Illuminator- Gold

Lips:
Revlon ColorStay lip liner- Red
Revlon Colorburst lipstick-True Red

Hope you liked this look :D Have a great weekend ahead!!

Revlon PhotoReady Powder-Review, Swatches & photos

Hi lovely pretty readers,

Everywhere the weather’s just hot hot hot…don’t you feel it?

I live in a city which is not much affected from the heat unfortunately now the days here get sooo hot. I know about the damn hot weather in Delhi. God, I can’t imagine to go out in such a hot weather but I know that thousands of girls and women have to go out in this weather and no doubt they have to make themselves ready with their makeup and outfit too. What do you do then? Light and cool shade’s clothes which are comfortable too and makeup….ohhh..i hate to do makeup in such a weather but if I have to do it I prefer a very light makeup which not only shows light but also feels the same. These days most of the time I stay away from makeup and sometimes when I do do it I never apply foundation. I apply my Revlon PhotoReady powder and believe me it’s not only very light weight but gives a very fine look to my face.

So thought of reviewing this product today…take a look:

Revlon PhotoReady Powder

This is a light weight compact powder which has bits of sparkles in it which looks so natural on the face.

What it claims

Delivers soft colour with a luminous air-brushed finish

·Reduces shine and evens out skin tone

·Sets makeup for a poreless appearance

·Micro-fine, ultra-lightweight, creamy pressed powder formula

·Oil free, Fragrance Free

·SPF 14

Application Tips: Using brush applicator, swirl into powder and tap off excess. Apply over entire face, smoothing over forehead, nose, chin and jawline. Can be worn alone or over foundation.

Shades: Fair/light, Light/Medium & Medium/Deep

Net weight: 7.1g

Price: Rs. 850/-

Packaging

It comes in a very classy packaging and I love it. Black packaging looks very elegant.

Now let’s talk about the inside of the box. The box opens easily with a click and we find our compact powder with a beautiful, useful brush and a mirror along attached to its lid.

The brush

I was pleasantly surprised by the brush that comes inside the case- it was a nice, soft flat brush rather than the puff that comes along with most of the other powders. Honestly speaking, a brush is always better than a puff...at least for me.

In the mirror of my own experience

In summers I always use a compact powder for going out because in winters only a moisturizer is well enough for my skin but during summers a powder must be there to prevent the unnecessary shine that can be caused by sweatiness. Now I’ll want to tell something about the powder. When I applied it for first time, I couldn’t believe what a difference it made to my complexion after stippling it onto my face! It's extremely lightweight, it gives an airbrushed finish. This is the product that sets your foundation but at the same time instead of making it look cakey and dry, it leaves your skin looking flawless and irresistible for photos! This powder gets on very lightly and smoothly and disappears into the skin that I didn't notice any shimmer, but it did seem to diffuse the imperfections. It does not have a very high coverage power, so it won't hide anything other than a little redness, but I wear it alone these days and it’s perfect for me. What I also like about this powder is that it gives me a little bit of shimmer and it has SPF 14. I can use it to set my Photoready foundation as well.

Good points

• It blends well.
• So easy to apply.
• Very light weight and gives a buildable natural coverage.
• It controls the shine.
• It doesn't cake at all, even on dry skin.
• It doesn’t settle in creases.
• It’s long lasting. No need to reapply again & again.
• It gives a silky finish to the skin.
• It gives a healthy glow to your face as it contains some shimmers.
• For setting the foundation it’s an ideal powder.
• Suitable for every skin tone.
• 

Bad points

• It’s a light weight powder which gives only a natural coverage so if you want a heavy coverage powder for your face, you can’t use this all alone.

Final thoughts

I’m highly impressed with this powder. It’s a powder to which I’d been looking for a long time. I don’t like heavy coverage powder. Hate the cakey effect which most of powders give to the skin. I think it’s an ideal powder even if you want to hide your spots. But you shouldn’t wear this alone, because in my opinion none of the compacts are able to hide all the spots on your face and if any compact is able to do this, no doubt it’ll be heavy in weight. So in my opinion it’s better that if you apply a light foundation on your face first then set it with this powder which is so light weight.

Rating

4.7/5

Recommendation

I’ll really recommend it to my friends and my readers. Only want to say please give it a try and then see its effect.

Will I buy it again?

Again and again.

So girls, have you tried this pressed powder yet? What are your opinions about this powder? I’ll surely want to know.

Don't forget to check my review on Revlon Photoreday foundation!!

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Revlon Photoready foundation-Review, Swatches & photos(how to apply through a simple tutorial by pictures)

Hi ladies,

Hope everyone is doing well!!

As many of my readers already know that one of my favorite makeup brands is Revlon for sure!! My foundation, compacts, concealer, eyeliner, favorite lip shades etc etc…are all from Revlon as their products have never disappointed me.

Quite recently I’d reviewed Revlon Colorstay foundation and through that review you must have got an idea about how much I adore that foundation.

I was very excited on seeing Revlon’s Photoready range being launched in India as all the products in that range just looked fabulous. And now I’m just more than happy to review this Revlon Photoready foundation. Take a look guys and see what I have to say about this new Photoready foundation-

What it claims:

Revlon PhotoReady™ Makeup - for poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. Photochromatic pigments bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. Complete, yet undetectable coverage.

Delivers soft, luminous airbrushed finish in any light.

Photochromatic pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light to erase every flaw.
Complete yet undetectable coverage.
Oil free, Fragrance Free.
SPF 20.
Can be used alone or in combination with either the PhotoReady Powder OR PhotoReady Translucent Finisher.

Net weight:

30ml

Shades available:

Ivory, Vanilla, Shell, Nude, Natural beige, Medium Beige, Cool beige, Golden beige, Rich ginger, Caramel, Cappuccino, Mocha

In India you can get- Shell, Nude, Medium Beige & Caramel (only 4 shades)

Price:

Rs 850/ $20 approx.

Application Tips:

Press pump to disperse formula. Apply with fingertips starting in the center of face and blend outward.

Packaging:

Love the packaging!! It comes in a sturdy pump out bottle of 30ml. The bottle with a black cap looks very sleek and beautiful and the pump enables you to take out as much as you require. The only thing is that it’s a glass bottle so may face some inconvenience in carrying it around which was surely not a problem in the Colorstay Active Light makeup foundation.

In the mirror of my experience:

After a fab experience with the Revlon Colorstay range-it’s foundation, concealer and compact, I decided to try out their Photoready range. I got this foundation just around 2 days ago and have applied it once and took some pics. And I was just amazed at the fact that it blended and got absorbed into my skin so flawlessly and spread very quickly covering the whole of the face within seconds!! It feels so light and gives an awesome coverage which is even more than the Colorstay foundation. It also gave a lovely shine and glow to my face which evidently showed in the photos. So I would say that once I wear this I’m Photoready!!

The good pints:

• As I’ve mentioned, that this thing just spread all over my face within seconds and it blended really flawlessly and smoothly.
• The texture is very fine and it seems as if I haven’t worn any foundation.
• It never ever broke me out.
• It has medium to build able coverage. I would say the coverage is pretty good. I don’t need any concealer after wearing this foundation. But if one has noticeable spots on the face, a light touch of concealer application will be enough.
• In spite of it’s impressive coverage, it’s amazingly light weight which is really specialty of this foundation.
• This foundation is especially designed for photography, and I think it works finely on the skin.
• It gives a clear glow which shows in the photographs and after using and taking pictures I can say that it’s really one of the best foundations for photography.
• It gives a flawless, soft, dewy & non cakey coverage.
• It comes in a sturdy pump bottle. The bottle is beautiful and easy to use.
• It has SPF 20 which is a fact that I love.
• And yes, it gives a hint of "glow", which others call it a bit of shimmer( oh I love this glow)
• No streaking and no allergies or breakouts.
• Very easy to blend with both brush and sponges
• I can mix with other foundation. I’m thinking to mix it with my ColorStay foundation for try.
• It has no weird scent.
• It holds up quite well in summers, does not oil up.
• It works well on both dry and oily skin. This can be clear by the fact that even my sis got it 3-4 days ago and she is very glad to have it for her oily skin.

• 

Bad points

• It’s not as light weight as my ColorStay Active Makeup foundation but if you want a full coverage, you can find it best.

• If you are office going and want a light coverage, it’s not for you.

• Only 4 shades are available in India so be very careful while choosing your shade.

Final thoughts

I really do love this foundation coz it has an amazing coverage without feeling heavy on the skin. The shine in this is great if you want that youthful, healthy glow. If you don’t want much glow in your photograph, you can set it and reduce the shine with Revlon PhotoReady Pressed Powder. Many people do compare it with MUFE HD foundation as well so one can say that this is a drugstore version of HD makeup. If I compare it with Revlon ColorStay liquid foundation, I find both of them amazing.

Rating

4.70/5

Would I buy it again?

Oh for sure guys. Love it.

Recommendation

Of course yes.

And now here's a small tutorial showing how I apply this foundation and how it looks on me:

So what do you think about this foundation. If you are a photograph junkie, you should get it for sure!!

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Revlon Colorstay Active Light Makeup foundation-review, swatches

Hi dear lovelies

Many of my readers have asked me several times to review the Colorstay foundation that I've been using in most of my makeup looks so today I decided to write about my favorite liquid foundation. You would be surprised to know the fact that earlier I didn't use any foundation but when I started to use it it was only Rimmel liquid foundation,Chambor stick & liquid foundation and I was quite satisfied with them but this time I decided to buy this foundation for some reasons. First I wanted a change in my foundation range & brand and secondly I had heard a lot about this foundation. My blogger friend Anju suggested me to try this one. According to her this foundation is much better than Mac studio Finish foundation so these were the reasons I picked up this foundation.

What Revlon ColorStay Active claims

Sweat proof. Light coverage and all skin types

What it does?

Gives you light, sweatproof coverage with SPF 25 that keeps up with your active lifestyle.

How it works?

Exclusive ColorStay formula sweatproof and breathable for fresh all day look that won’t rub off even after exercise.

How to get the look

Apply in one area at a time, blending quickly. It is oil free. Non- pore clogging. Non irritating.

Key Ingredients:

Octinoxate, Titanium dioxiode, Zinc Oxide, Cyclomethicone , Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Juice.

Packaging:

This foundation comes in a squeezy tube, which is pretty ok with me, I would much rather have a squeezy tube or a compact cream foundation than a glass bottle which be difficult to carry about. This tube is so easy to take out any where and even it’s so easy to take it out for applying. There is no fear of the foundation getting wasted. No fear of breaking which is always prevalent in the bottle packaging.

Net weight

30ml

Price

675

In the mirror of my own experience:

I always like a light weight foundation which makes me feel natural. This foundation has provided me the same feeling that I've wanted. I apply this with my finger tips in dots all over my face then blend it with my fingers, it applies very easily and looks natural. I love that it doesn't dry out or look cakey on my skin, which many foundations tend to. I think this would work for oily skin too since it stays on and does not transfer. It gives a very soft and pearly finish to my skin and even sometimes I don’t need to apply a compact powder especially in winters. It matches with my skintone very nicely. This stuff is supposed to provide "smooth, radiant, light coverage that lasts up to 16 hours even during exercise with SPF 25 as it claims. Although I never do exercise with in makeup but if I do I’m sure it would work surely because the lasting power of this foundation is amazing.

Good points

It has a silky texture. Can be applied equally well with foundation brush or fingers. I use a brush to place, fingers to blend.

It has a natural, semi matte finish. Great for Normal skin; even can be a little for combination, oily and dry too. Dry skinned girls can apply it with thick moisturizer and they don’t need to touch a compact powder.

It gives a perfect glow to my skin making it flawless and radiant. The glow clearly can be seen on the skin.

It has amazing lasting power. On my skin, 10 to 12 hrs without powder before fading, 14-16 hrs with powder. Isn’t that amazing??

SPF 25 is just awesome!!

It’s so light weight and you can apply it daily for out going out and for offices. The decent lasting power make you tension free.

The product is worth the price.

Bad points

It comes only in 4 shades which is not enough for everyone. The shades should have been more.

Rating

4.80/5

Overall thoughts

Amazing product by Revlon. A gem among drugstore liquid foundations!!!

I only can say- hey gooooo and grab it ladies….hahaa!!!

I know most of you ladies would have used it before but if you haven’t tried it yet, I strongly suggest you to try it once.

Have a great week!!!

EIF Revlon Run/Walk for women in New York-A preview

Hi ladies,
Hope you're enjoying the warm season!!
Today I'm here with a preview of something special that Revlon is hosting in New York and that is the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for women for raising funds to fight against Cancer in women.
It's a wonderful way of helping others and Revlon has been doing a splendid job!!! Great job Revlon!!

The nationally acclaimed EIF Revlon Run/Walk for women has touched the lives of millions of people by raising money to increase awareness, education, research, and diagnostic treatment services in the fight against women's cancers. Every year, Revlon does this walk/Run in New York and raises funds, which are then used for treating Women against Cancer.

Below are some pictures from New York itself.
Let’s keep up the WOMENTUM....

Jessica Alba, Revlon's CEO Ennis and Jessica Beil

Revlon Global Makeup Artist Gucci Westman
30,000 people came on the Street of New York to participate in Revlon Walk for Cancer

Revlon’s CEO Alan Ennis with Gucci Westman

So ladies, hope you enjoyed the pics!!
Have a great week <3

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Revlon launches PhotoReady Range- A preview

I'm very happy to see this new range of my favorite brand Revlon. I was eagerly waiting for some new range from Revlon and so here it is, the new products from this PHOTOREADY COLLECTION. Take a look at what they have in this range:

Revlon PhotoReady Range

Revlon’s new PhotoReady collection is a revolutionary product line that uses photochromatic pigments to blend, reflect and diffuse light to provide full, yet undetectable coverage. It is designed to perform under harsh lighting and high definition conditions.

Indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between, the PhotoReady line of makeup, powder compact makeup and concealer provides poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. The professionally designed formula and shades are tested under the harshest lights and high-definition camera lens, resulting in the appearance of flawless skin whether under indoor fluorescent lighting or full outdoor sunlight.

It contains photochromatic pigments that blend and reflect light to help erase every flaw. The light-diffusing formula gives complete yet virtually undetectable coverage, while also preventing further sun damage with SPF 20 for makeup, compact makeup & concealer and SPF 14 for Powder.

Revlon PhotoReady Makeup

Features/Benefits:

· Delivers flawless, poreless airbrushed appearance even in the harshest lighting conditions (from indoor fluorescent lighting to full outdoor sunlight)

· Photochromatic pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light to erase every flaw

· Provides full yet virtually undetectable coverage

· Oil free, Fragrance Free

· SPF 20

Application Tips: Press pump to disperse formula. Apply with fingertips starting in the center of face and blend outward.

Shades: Shell, Nude, Medium Beige & Caramel

Price: Rs. 850/-

Revlon PhotoReady Powder

Features/Benefits:

· Delivers soft colour with a luminous air-brushed finish

· Reduces shine and evens out skin tone

· Sets makeup for a poreless appearance

· Micro-fine, ultra-lightweight, creamy pressed powder formula

· Oil free, Fragrance Free

· SPF 14

Application Tips: Using brush applicator, swirl into powder and tap off excess. Apply over entire face, smoothing over forehead, nose, chin and jawline. Can be worn alone or over foundation.

Shades: Fair/light, Light/Medium & Medium/Deep

Price: Rs. 850/-

Revlon PhotoReady Compact Makeup

The PhotoReady Compact Makeup is designed to provide perfected, poreless skin in any light with an easy-to-use compact cream makeup. This unique compact uses a liquefying screen to instantly turn cream into a weightless, blendable liquid offering smooth, even coverage with a soft powder finish that’s perfect in any light.

Features/Benefits:

· Cream makeup that transforms to liquid using built-in liquefying screen

· Photochromatic pigments blend, reflect and diffuse light to help erase flaws

· Full, yet undetectable coverage

· Soft powder finish

SPF 20

· Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Paraben Free

Shades: Vanilla, Shell, Natural Beige, & Caramel

Price: Rs. 900/-

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer stands up against harsh, unflattering light through the diffusing formula while also providing complete yet virtually undetectable coverage. It does not look heavy or settle into imperfections and works like an eraser so flaws and imperfections virtually disappear.

Features/Benefits:

· Lightweight, creamy texture blends seamlessly and contains photo-chromatic pigments which bend, reflect and diffuse light to help erase flaws

· Concealer can be used all over face for full, yet undetectable coverage

· Professionally designed formula and shades developed and tested under the harshest lighting and high definition conditions

· SPF 20

· Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Paraben-free.

Aplication Tips: Apply to any part of face to erase imperfections

Shades: Light Medium & Medium Deep

Price: Rs. 700/-

AVAILABILITY

Available at all leading department & cosmetic stores from March 2011

So guys what do you think about this range from Revlon?? Are you gonna try anything from these products??

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