REVLON COLORSTAY 12 HOUR EYE SHADOW- SWATCHES AND REVIEW

4.8 gms for INR 600 (approx)

Company Says:-

¤ Rich, beautiful color looks freshly applied for upto 12 hours

¤ Patented Colorstay technology delivers crease-proof, fade-proof, smudge-proof wear

¤ Powder glides for silky smooth, blends effortlessly for seamless color

* Fragrance Free * Ophthalmologist tested * Suitable for contact lens wearers.

To Use:-

1. Apply one or both mid-tones on lid and blend

2. Use deepest shade to contour in crease or to softly line eyes with pointed tip applicator

3. Use lightest shade to highlight brow-bone

Key Ingredients:- Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Titanium Dioxide, Mica

Available in 19 quads:-

1. Steel Impressions
2. Gem & Jewels
3. Azure Mist
4. Starlight
5. Wildflower
6. Sunrise Sunset
7. Silver Fox
8. Copper Spice
9. Coffee Bean
10. Neutral Khakis

11. Sandstorm
12. Blushed Wines
13. In The Buff
14. Sterling Rose
15. Berry Bloom
16. Sultry Smoke
17. Priceless Metals
18. Lavender Meadow
19. Nude Elements

Swatches of Blushed Wines

My Opinion:- These are my first eye shadows outside Oriflame. I started with Oriflame's Vision Duo eye shadow as a 16 year old and used it for many a years. When I first saw these, i liked them very much and I ended up buying 05 Blushed Wines. I love this shades in this quad so much that I started using it on a daily basis and now I am on my second quad of 05 Blushed Wines.

Swatches of Berry Bloom

   
















          My lids are on the oilier side and I need to use a primer/base to keep eye shadows in place. But these eye shadows stay on for 5-6 hours without primer and creases a little thereafter. But with primer these stay on my lids for a much longer period without creasing. But I have noticed that without a base the colors tend to change a bit after a few hours since my lids are oily. I love these shadows because they stay put till I remove them, they don't fade.

             The eye shadows spread well and blends into each other or other shadows very easily. I am annoyed with 'fall outs' and these quads are no exception. But then we see 'fall out' in nearly all eye shadows. So this problem is negligible.

           The applicators are basically useless and after a single wash they were gone :P Hope Revlon hears this and improve the quality of the applicators. Right now I have 2 quads namely- 05 Blushed Wines and 10 Berry Bloom. Blushed Wines is a brownish quad and Berry Blossoms is a pink-smoky quad. I can create a number of looks with these shades.

           You need good eye shadow brushes to create your looks as the applicators doesn't help much. I have sensitive eyes and I never had problems with these shadows as they are non-irritating and Ophthalmologist tested. All the claims made by the company are true and I love these quads.

Pros:- Easy to carry, stays fresh, lid is see-through hence easy to find, comes in quads

Cons:- Applicators are good for nothing, pricey

                         I rate this product 4 out of 5. I have been using these for many years now and I still have 2 nearly full quads. Must buy for all eye shadow lovers.

REVLON ILLUMINANCE CREME SHADOW- SWATCHES & REVIEW

3.4 gms for INR 500

Company Says:- Luminous finish for bright eyes * Weightless color glides on smoothly and easily with fingertips * Fragrance free, Irritant free * Suitable for contact lens wearers

Key Ingredients:- Octyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Talc

Available in 12 shades:-

1. Khaki Suede
2. Twilight
3. Copper Canyon
4. Seashells
5. Skinlights
6. Va Va Va Bloom
7. Precious Metals
8. Moonlit Jewels
9. Not Just Nudes
10. Wild Orchids
11. Electric Pop
12. Black Magic

My Opinion:- I love eye shadows and I keep on trying different looks all the time. Some months back when I went to get lippies from Revlon. I love the colors in this quad, they are so pretty and pigmentation is good. After considering 2-3 options I bought the quad called Moonlit Jewels. 




                     All the four colors are very pretty, the lightest color is a pinkish-goldish-beige shade, second 1 is a mid tone golden brown shade, third color is a vivid blackish/greyish green and the last color is a pretty cobalt blue. All these shades come with very fine shimmer. These creme shadows are extremely blend-able and work great with each other as well as with eye shadows. A lot of looks can be created with these 4 colors. When I use a primer on my lids, the shadows stay on for long like 7-8 or till I remove them with an eye makeup remover, face washes don't clean off all the shimmer from my eyes though.




                   The colors are very wearable and the first 2 shades are good for day wear. The colors are build-able but they tend to crease and smudge with out a primer, that must be because I have oily lids. The best part is that they don't fade off like most creme shadows do. I sometimes use them as bases for my eye makeup, they provide the much needed hold for powder shadows.

Pros:- 

These shadow don't streak or slip off the lids, 

Travel friendly

Cons:- 

Cheap-looking packaging, 

No applicator provided, 

Crease and smudge without primer

                 

                     I rate this creme eyeshadow 4 out of 5. I love the colors and I am happy with this quad which consist of light to dark shades- complete transition from day to night look with a single quad. I am planning to get another one soon :)

GARNIER FRUCTIS FORTIFYING SHAMPOO 2 IN 1- SWATCHES & REVIEW

200 ml for around INR 100 I suppose (forgot :P)

Company Says:- Love to oil your hair, but don't have the time? Granier Fructis Shampoo + Oil 2 in 1

1. The oils penetrate each layer of hair n nourish it from within

2. The shampoo cleans n strengthens the hair fiber

Result:- The shampoo and oil work together to give smooth, shiny, healthy hair

Directions:- Apply on wet hair, gently massage to lather n rinse.

Ingredients:- Water, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Cl 19140/ Yellow 5, Cl 14700/ Red 4, Niacinamide, Black Currant Seed Oil, Cocamide Mipa, Sugar Cane Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Olive Fruit Oil, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Salicyclic Acid, Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Amodimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Apple Fruit Extract, Pyridoxine HCI, Avocado Oil, Citric Acid, Methyl Cocoate, Shea Butter, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Lemon Peel Extract, Laureth-5, Carboxylic Acid, Fragrance, (F.I.L. C34978/1)

Shampoo- Surfactant Based

* Shelf life 3 years from the date of manufacturing*

Nutritive Fruit Oils:-
Wash after wash, the nutritive fruit oils penetrate each layer of the hair fibre and nourish it from the inside.

Olive Oil- Deeply nourishes the heart of hair
Avocado Oil- Nourishes the middle of the hair fibre & makes it supple
Shea Oil- Nourishes & softens the surface

My Opinion:- I bought this shampoo when I first came across it about 2 or more years back, actually I don't remember when =D I love the fruity scent of this shampoo and also its bright green color. I have oily scalp and dry roots and this shampoo worked very well for my hair type. It lathers a lot and that's a big turn on for me.. Though I dilute it with a little water before I use it on my wet scalp. This way shampoo goes a long way and is less harsh on my hair since most shampoos are detergent based and this 1 is no exception.

             Cleans my hair and scalp and I didn't get dandruff or itchiness or dryness on my scalp after using this shampoo- some shampoos give me dry flakes and makes my scalp itchy so I am always very careful in choosing my shampoos. I didn't experience any hairfall while using it and my hair was always in perfect shape. Also it didn't make my scalp oily even in the peak of summer. It perfectly suited me and I used up 6 bottles before moving on to another shampoo. While using this shampoo it was not necessary to use a detangler/serum on my hair but I always use those products :D

Pros:- Sweet fruity fragrance, oiling not necessary since it contains oil, affordable

Cons:- Surfactant based

                    I rate this product 4.5 out of 5 . It gave me healthy hair- soft and shiny.

                 Hi girls, sorry for not blogging for so many days, was a little busy. Today I have come up with my first EOTD. I have chosen pink and purple as the main colors, as pink is the color of spring.

I started by applying Revlon Illuminence cream shadow in moonlit jewels, the 1st shade from the left.

Now I applied a shimmery pink on the sockets only, this color is from an unnamed random palette

Thereafter I used purple on the crease and out corner and winged out a little. I used the last color from Revlon 12 hour eyeshadow which is matt dark purple.

Again I used shimmery white shadow on inner corner and around the tear duct and also on the middle of the lid.

Also I highlighted my browbones with the same shimmery white but here I used just a dash of it.

I lined my eyes with Lakme High Definition Eyeliner and used Lakme Satin Black Kajal on my waterline.

To finish off the look I applied 2 coats of Oriflame Giordani Gold Mascara and I am done.

This is my first EOTD and if its not up to the mark then please please bear with me. I am looking forward to your comments on this look :D

AVON SMOOTH N WHITE WHITENING PRESSED POWDER SPF 16- REVIEW

11 gms for INR 179

Company Says:- Look naturally fair and fresh all day !

¤ Contains Licorice extract to help lighten skin and SPF 16 UVA/UVB protects to prevent skin darkening n sun damage

¤ Ultra absorbing, micro-powders blend evenly n smoothly for that fresh feeling

¤ Oil-free, Dermatologist-tested, Clinically tested, Non-comedogenic n Non-acnegenic

To Use:- Pat and smooth gently on face.

Ingredients:- Not Listed

Available in 4 shades:-

1. Almond

2. Golden Beige

3. Natural

4. Soft Bisque

My Opinion:- I was using Revlon Touch n Glow Moisturising Powder since long. But about 2 months back I came across this baby and immediate placed an order for it since it was much cheaper than Revlon and also came with SPF unlike it. So right now I am using this pressed powder in the shade Almond which perfectly matches my skintone. This compact scores over the Revlon Moisturising Powder as it contains sun protection (SPF 16) and I can wear it alone over my moisturiser. It feels very light on my skin and it instantly brightens up my skin. The applicator, that comes with it, is good enough but I personally prefer using a fluffy powder brush to apply it

  

                       It has a mild floral fragrance which I love but doesn't linger on for long. The best thing about this pressed powder is that it stays on for long and just a single touch up during the day is enough. I have oily skin and this pressed powder really absorbs the oil from the surface of my skin but after 2-3 hours oil shows up on my T-zone only. But it scores above Revlon Moisturizing Powder also because it is color true and does not oxide on oily skin. It is very moisturising and doesn't dry out my skin. Also it doesn't leave a white cast on my skin. Doesn't clog the pores and also no chance of breaking out since its non acnegenic. I love the packaging as it is pretty pink and very girly.

Cons:- This pressed powder comes in a single compartment but that's ok with me.

                       I rate this product 4.75 out of 5. Right now its a hit with me and I am loving it :D

ELLE 18 EYE SPARKLERS- SWATCHES & REVIEW

1.5 gms for INR 80

Ingredients:- Only Almond is listed, rest are not known.

Shelf life is 24 months from the date of packaging.

My Opinion:- I love blue on my eyes and that's the reason I picked up the blue from this range. These pencils glide on easily without tugging and pulling my eyelids. Though the blue is not a brightly pigmented shade, its subtle and I like that. A couple of swipes are required for a decently colored line. It smudges immediately if my eyelids are not primed but when I use a primer on my eyelids the line would stay on for about 30 mins and then start fading and become much lighter. But without a proper base the color starts fading, smudging and getting smeared. It also creases if used as shadow but then I am not the one to surrender so soon. So now I top it up or simply smudge it with a similar blue shadow. And I am liking the blue shade so much that half of the pencil is now gone :D Right now I am planning to get the green and purple ones.

Pros:- Available in pretty shades

Very Cheap

Packaging also very girlie and attractive

Easy to sharpen

Cons:- Smudges and Creases like hell

Stings like hell if used on the waterline

                   I rate this product 3 out of 5 and I am about to get the green and purple ones.

REVLON FABULINER- SWATCHES & REVIEW

Fast Drying Smudge Proof Eyeliner

9 ML for INR 450 (approx)

Company Says:-

• Fast drying, Smudge proof eyeliner
• Long lasting formula
• Its fine precision brush releases the perfect amount of color to line and define eyes beautifully

Ingredients:-Not Listed

My Opinion:- I always like to line my eyes to make them attractive. Whether or not I apply eyeshadow on my eyes, I simply line my eyes with a black liner. Revlon Fabuliner is one the best I have used till date. I started with Lakme High Definition Eyeliner and now I use a number of eyeliners from various brands in all possible colors. Last year when I went looking out for it, the SAs told me it was discontinued :( But a few months back I spotted it in a Revlon counter and bought it. Now coming to the main topic, I like this product very much as it is not very thick but dries fast, within seconds of lining my eyes. I having been using this bottle since last year and its still as fresh as new. Revlon Fabuliner stays put for the whole day till I take it off myself. Any makeup remover or face wash cleans it off easily. The entire day/night it doesn't budge even a little and it is far away from smudging if you are not in the habit of touching your eyes. 
  

                  It is waterproof but to a certain degree, I never use it during the monsoons :P A single swipe might not be enough if you are looking for a jet black line like I do. It comes with a brush attached to its long wand so no worries about carrying a brush along if you are traveling, the slender tubes makes it purse friendly. But apart from being slender, the packaging I think is ugly :/, black plastic cheap looking bottle with shiny golden long cap. Another sad thing is that the fine tipped-brush gives away after a while, maybe I get the defected pieces :P :D Not a problem for me tough, since I use a Vega eyeliner brush for the purpose. It smells kind of 'rosy' similar to Revlon Water Tight Mascara. But the smell is not unpleasant or overpowering so no issues. I happy happy with it because I can control the amount of product as well the thickness of the line I need to make. Also I can do up any eyeliner style with this tube.

Cons:- The brush is useless after a point of time it gives away, need extra brush,

Is not waterproof as the company suggest, splash your eyes with water... It will stay but lighten but rub it when its wet and it goes off.

Packaging is cheap looking.

                   I rate this product 4 out of 5 and I will surely repurchase it again.