tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45997556821369265162024-03-14T03:50:04.471+05:30Makeup Mantra ~ Indian Beauty blogMakeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-35315615874529518952012-05-27T07:13:00.004+05:302012-07-08T15:02:07.388+05:30Current favorites - Makeup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
1- Ysl touche eclat in No.3<br />
2- Stila Smudgestick in black<br />
4- MAC mulch eyeshadow<br />
5-MAC blushbaby blush<br />
6-NARS sheer glow foundation<br />
7- Chanel lipstick in Antigone<br />
8- Bobbi brown lipgloss in Sailor<br />
9- Cover girl LAsh blast mascara<br />
10- Essie nailpolish mink muff<br />
<br /></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-60804136802795771882012-05-27T07:09:00.000+05:302012-05-27T07:09:09.686+05:30Current Favs- Bath and Body<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1- Perfume - Laura Mercier Pistachio perfume</div>
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2- Soap - Lush Honey i washed the kids</div>
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3- Lotion - Bath and body works Moonlight magic</div>
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-6578412038908502202012-05-27T07:05:00.000+05:302012-05-27T07:05:08.719+05:30Current favorites ~ Skincare<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Face wash - Locattaine immortel brightening cleanser<br />
Toner - Glycolic acid toner Mario Badescue<br />
Serum - Estee lauder advanced night repair<br />
Eye cream - Kiehls Avocado eye cream<br />
Moisturizer- Primrose facial cream by Aesop<br />
Exfoliator- Clarisonic Mia<br />
Mask - Still searching ...<br />
<br /></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-15971966575362116482011-09-13T14:10:00.000+05:302011-09-13T14:10:19.711+05:30Singapore Makeup and Beauty Haul ! :D<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8NV0a9ryyZg/Tm8SRW4NpcI/AAAAAAAAAOY/w59sln39_Pg/s1600/entire-haul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="481" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8NV0a9ryyZg/Tm8SRW4NpcI/AAAAAAAAAOY/w59sln39_Pg/s640/entire-haul.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">I just came back from a 3 week trip to Singapore. I absolutely loved the city. The city is so green and pretty, not to mention jam packed with shopping malls. The malls at Orchard road were just insane. I have never seen so many shopping malls on just one road. Even though most of the malls have similar set of stores it was a lot of fun shopping in different malls.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is all the makeup and beauty related things that I got. I bought a lot of bags and clothes as well but I will do a separate post on that later. I got<span> </span>a lot of skincare- especially from Laniege and Skinfood. The Sephora at Orchard Ion was just amazing. I really had to exercise a lot of self restraint. The prices at Sephora for some of the brands were really insane- Especially Benefit. I wanted to get a few things from Benefit but everything was around 50 Sing dollars or more.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 Pan Pro Pallete , eyeshadow in Naked Lunch and Twinks, Sheen Supreme lipstick in Impressive , Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft And Gentle , MAC Brush 266</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I got the MSF and the eyeshadows from the MAC store at the Changi Airport. The prices are cheaper compared to the the MAC stores in the city.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laniege Haul - Wter Sleeping Pack, Sunscreen and a hydrating Serum</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S30pefC-P3I/Tm8UOWq2YGI/AAAAAAAAAOk/3kzkGlC2Ums/s1600/skinfood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S30pefC-P3I/Tm8UOWq2YGI/AAAAAAAAAOk/3kzkGlC2Ums/s400/skinfood.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skinfood Haul - Rice Mask and Black Sugar foaming scrub</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Mauve shimmer Ink and Pot Rouge in Pink Truffle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chanel Cream Eyeshadow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Faced Primed and Poreless Primer</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">This was seriously the best haul ever. I had so much fun buying all these things. Cant wait to use them. I have already started using a few things. I will be reviewing all these products in the days to come.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">P.S:- I know I was completely MIA for the past 2 months. I was just drowning in work. But the upside is I got a 3 week work trip to Singapore out of all the hard work :). I am hoping to post regularly from now now. So stay tuned :)</div></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-14896923727659503882011-07-17T14:14:00.000+05:302011-07-17T14:14:22.307+05:30For soft kohl lined eyes ~ MAC Smut Eyeshadow MAC<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MAC Smut Eyeshadow</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Finish</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;">-Velvet<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Price </span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;">– Rs 680 for refill pan and Rs. 900 for eyeshadow pot<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Color </span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;">– Dark grey brown with subtle purple shimmer<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">I love this eyeshadow color. It is so unique. I love this for smudging my eye liner. Smut and sketch are my </span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">most favorite colors for smudging eye liner.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">I love this color for a subtle grey smoky eyes. This is looks more grey than rown on my skin. But its not a plain grey- it has a hint of brown and purple. It works very well for smoky eyes. I pat the color close to my lash lines and then smudge it upwards with a fluffy brush.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">This color works very well with pinks- especially light pink colors like Pink Venus.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I love this eyeshadow so much!!. Have you tried Smut yet?<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-6144367412629230552011-07-09T17:08:00.000+05:302011-07-09T17:08:37.797+05:30Shimmery Pink ~ MAC Pink Venus Eyeshadow<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Finish</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">- Lustre<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Price </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">– Rs 680 for refill pan and Rs. 900 for eyeshadow pot<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Color </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">– Light Pink with Silver shimmer<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Good for</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> – Simple eye makeup<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with subtle eyeshadow color<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"></div><ul><li>I think this color looks very good as a simple all over lid color. The pink is very muted and the shimmery particles look very pretty. Just line eyes with a basic black eye pencil and I am good to go.</li>
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;"></div><ul><li>I think this shade of pink pairs very well with dark grey. I love to use this with MAC Smut eyeshadow. Pink Venus all over the lid. Smut to smudge my eye liner and in the outer V. A good alternative to black eyeshadow smoky eye.</li>
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-41406372236159958962011-07-08T22:43:00.000+05:302011-07-08T22:43:15.048+05:30Eyes Wide Open ~ Chambor Sparkling eye liner in Soft Star Review<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Sorry for the lack of post girls! I am juggling 4 projects at present at work. I love the word juggling btw. It conjures up such a fun image. When I think I am juggling projects, in my head I picture 3 projects suspended mid air in a semi circle and I am at the bottom of the circle working furiously on one project. I am rambling! Delirious with the few hours of sleep I am getting.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The many hours at work and the few hours of sleeping is giving me terrible dark circles. Thank God I have the Chambor Sparkling eye liner. This is a shimmery champagne color eye pencil with golden shimmer and a few golden glitter particles. This is my go to pencil when I want to divert attention away from my dark circles and make my eyes look wide awake. A dash of this in the inner corner of my eyes adds a bit of glamour to my eye look.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This eye pencil has shimmer as well as glitter. What I mean by glitter is visible flecks of golden tiny things. Because of this , its not exactly suited for work.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">The color really complements my dusky skin tone. But I believe this will look lovely on fairer girls as well. Its not as stark as white and its not a garish yellow gold. Its more like a champagne gold or a nude gold if that makes any sense!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I love how it brightens up my eyes with just a tini bit in my inner corners.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I quite like the formula of this pencil. Its not creamy at all – in fact I would say it’s a bit hard and dry. But I think that’s what makes it just a good inner corner highlight color. I doubt a creamy eye pencil would last at the inner tear ducts for more than a coupla minutes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Since I only need a wee bit, one pencil will last for ever.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I really wish this liner didn’t have the flecks of golden glitter. Someone should make the exact same color without the glitter bits. Its more suitable for a night out rather than for office. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Makeup-Mantra rating? 9/10<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I really love this eye pencil. If I run out I will probably re purchase if I cant find a similar color in a less shimmery version. Chambor makes terrific eye pencils. I LOVE!! their eye tattoo pencils. I have raved about one of them <a href="http://makeup-mantra.blogspot.com/2011/04/favorite-eye-pencil-of-all-time-chambor.html">here</a>. Their eye contour kohl pencils are the only ones which are not good ( the ones that come with the transparent cap).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Do swatch this one at the Chambor counter<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and let me know what you think!</div><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-17445318249288033982011-07-05T13:01:00.001+05:302011-07-05T13:07:38.863+05:30For glossy red lips ~ Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Cherries in the Glow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Whenever I am at Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle or Health and Glow I always feel so tempted to buy Revlon products. But Revlon prices are too high for what is essentially a drugstore brand. A couple of months back I had an hour to go before boarding and there was this Revlon counter at the airport and no SA. I went crazy swatching everything. It was so much fun. I loved the eyeshadow quad. Almost all of the quads had very pretty colors. But I held back because of the price ~ Arnd 600-700.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I bought a couple of Super Lustrous lipglosses a year back. Cherries in the glow was one of them and it is really really pretty. This type of muted red color is one of my favorite colors for lip products. This kinda looks like the Nivea Lip balm in strawberry. This color instantly brightens up my face.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I absolutely love the color. This is a very wearable red color. It looks quite red in the tube but on lips looks like a reddish tint.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I like the texture of the Revlon Super lustrous gloss . Its just a little bit sticky and thick. So it lasts for a decent amount of time.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I love that this color doesn’t have any shimmer to it. I can wear it to office without worrying if the sparkles are too much.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I like the packaging and the doe foot applicator is of very good quality.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This doesn’t dry out my lips at all. In fact my lips feel quite nice and smooth when I put this on.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">My biggest pet peeve is the smell. It smells exactly like cough syrup and this is the only reason I don’t reach for this often. I usually keep this out in my makeup container on my dresser but everytime I feel like putting this gloss on , I think about the smell and get totally put off. The smell disappears after a few minutes though.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">This is a really nice lipgloss both for the color as well as the texture. I really wish it didn’t have this cough syrup scent else I would be reaching for this very often. If you don’t mind the cough syrup smell for the first few minutes I am sure you will like the lip gloss too. The color is really pretty.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-38152123184673434442011-07-03T23:38:00.003+05:302011-07-03T23:45:45.801+05:30MAC Eyeshadow love ~ My MAC Neutral eyeshadow palette<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">MAC eyeshadows are my most favorite makeup play things. What can be more fun than a myriad of pretty colors in different textures? Whenever I pass by a MAC store I feel like stopping by at least once to gaze at the beautiful eyeshadow display. If I ever win a lottery or something I will buy all MAC eyeshadows. They are just too pretty!!!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">While I love brighter colors like Sushi Flower , Deep Truth et all , I love MAC neutral shades more. This is my MAC neutral eyeshadow palette. This is the pallete I reach out for every morning. Some colors like Girlie, Satin Taupe and Shale are not exactly office appropriate colors. I will be swapping them with some brown shades when I get them. I am eyeing grain, soft brown, expresso and mystery. The obsession never stops!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I have another palette which has all my brighter eyeshadows. I will do a post on that when its completely full. I have an entire post on some of these shadows. I will add the links in this post.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Middle Row (L-R) Shale, Tete-a-Tint, Texture, <a href="http://makeup-mantra.blogspot.com/2011/05/brown-beauty-mac-mulch-eyeshadow.html">Mulch</a>, Embark<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Bottom Row( L-R) <a href="http://makeup-mantra.blogspot.com/2011/05/sketching-smoky-eyes-mac-sketch.html">Sketch</a>, Stain Taupe Swish Chocolate, Smut, Carbon<br />
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Middle : Shale , Tete-a-Tint , Texture<br />
Bottom: Sketch , Stain Taupe , Swish Chocolate</td></tr>
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Middle : Mulch, Embark<br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I have not added the swatches of these eyeshadows in this post. Do let me know if you want to see side by side swatches. I intend to do an individual post on each of them eventually. For reference I am between NC 42-45 in MAC. Or in plain English I am quite dusky and these colors suit me really well :)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-37660170207958314282011-07-03T00:08:00.004+05:302011-07-03T00:12:38.924+05:30Fabindia Coral Glow Facepack Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The best face pack I have encountered so far is the simple yogurt and oats face pack. But I have an obsessive need to try more and more products. I swear whenever I see something new I feel like buying it asap, if it doesn’t happen I keep thinking when I will lay my hands on it. This obsession has to stop I tell ya!. I feel alarmed at seeing my credit card bills each month, and also a little bit ashamed these days. I have decided to put a stop on my excessive spending and decided to re visit a few oldies. The Fabindia Coral Glow face pack is one such product. I used this very often when I got it , but somehow it got relegated to the bottom of the ever growing pile of beauty products.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">I started using this face pack again and fell back in love <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>. This facepack smells very nice ..like sandalwood powder. Its very easy to use and works very well to make my skin smoother. The facepack is not very finely milled and I love it for that. I mix a bit of the powder with either milk or water. Since the granules are slightly big I love to use this as a scrub first and then leave it on for around ten minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This works very well to take dead skins off , especially because I first use this as a scrub. It makes my skin smooth without drying it out.</span></li>
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</ul><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This smells very nice. I feel relaxed when I use this pack.</span></li>
</ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This has helped me take some of my tan off. Nothing too drastic. But I guess almost every face pack does that.</li>
</ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Each applications requires just one spoon of product. This one product will last me a really long time. Great value for money!</li>
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</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">My skin somehow gets stressed out if I use it too often – like if I use it twice a week. I don’t know what it is, but if I use this after a really long time, say around 10 days my skin reacts very well, looks all glowy. But if used too often it makes my skin look dull.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Fabindia Coral face pack works really well to give me that smooth complexion after one use. But then so does a basic pack of curd&oats or malai&besan. But this is a good product to have to use in rotation with other products. I will probably not repurchase this once it gets over cause I am sure I will find something else to keep my beauty routine interesting. Also I don’t like it that it is not very gentle and kinda stresses my skin out with frequent use.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Have you tried the Fabindia Coral Glow face pack? What do you think of it ?</span></div></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-16554215766715358702011-07-02T12:51:00.001+05:302011-07-02T21:45:08.392+05:30Toni & Guy Iron-it Heat Defence Spray Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">I am a big fan of curly and wavy hair. Think Julia Roberts. I can do anything to get hair like that. Its definitely possible with a wig or something. But wigs creep me out big biggg time. Imagine wearing a gorgeous curly haired wig(totally inspired by Julia Roberts hair) to a wedding. And with all the sari and the jewellery and on top of everything this wig, I am sure to start feeling very very hot in a few short minutes. Then I would probably go stand in front of those gigantic fans. I love those fans btw( what a blast of air!!) and the wig goes flying off. That incident would probably top the long list of embarrassing incidents in my life. No thank you very much.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I tried very hard to get that gorgeous curly haired look. I tried to crunch up my wet hair..like they say in the magazines but it never works for me<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">L</span>. Do you have any suggestions to get celebrity like wavy/curly hair? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Anywoo I do what works for me best..try to straighten my unmanageable wavy hair. I LOVE!! the Philips straightening iron btw. It works very well and heats up very quickly. But I found that if I just straighten my hair without any kind of hair spray or something my hair gets wavy after a day. Also I straighten at least the front portion of my hair every time I wash my hair. The constant straightening was starting to dry my hair out. I spotted the Toni and Guy Heat Defense spray at Health and Glow a few months ago. I didn’t know any other such spray and decided to try it out.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Heres what I think about it.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">It works really really good to give that salon straight hair look. I spritz this heat defense spray on my hair section by section and then run the straightening iron over it. With just one swipe I get super smooth and straight hair. The straightening effect last for atleast 2-3 days till the time I wash my hair. My hair doesn’t get dry and frizzy. And I have tried this in humid climates as well. It works just as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I use this regularly and this bottle will last me for a really long time.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I really wanted to love this product since it makes my hair so straight . The biggest drawback is that it makes my hair really greasy in a day. After 24 hours of using this hair spray I feel like desperately washing it off. Usually I like to give a break of 2 days between shampooing. But with this Ii have to wash my hair the very next day.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I absolutely hate the smell of this. This smells very chemically. And the worst part is that the smells lingers. So after this I like to put a nice smelling shine serum to take the smell off. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Makeup-Mantra Rating? 6/10<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">While I love that it does it works well, I really hate that it makes my hair greasy in a day. I don’t think I will repurchase this. I will try and search for a nice smelling one <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>. This works well for those one off party days when I don’t mind washing my hair the next day. This comes in a small 50ml can as well. If you are looking for a heat defense spray and are unable to find anything better I would suggest try the smaller size.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-10847821018190605332011-06-28T23:26:00.002+05:302011-06-28T23:27:32.955+05:30Makeup in a jiffy ~ MAC Paintpot in Constructivist , Review , Photos and Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">I play it super duper safe when it comes to office makeup. For me an adventurous makeup day at work is putting a dark brown shade of eyeshadow :P. But come weekends I don every thing from bright green to bright pink – quite alarming for the boy.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Today I had really little time to get ready but was in the mood for something “adventurous” – you know to beat the Tuesday blues. I never dread going to office on Mondays – Tuesdays and Thursdays are my feeling bugged about work days. Anyway I took out my MAC Constructivist paintpot with a flourish and lightly swept the MAC 217 brush on it and brushed it directly on my lids. A couple of seconds of blending and voila – what we have here is “my fun” office makeup look.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The MAC 217 and the paintpots are a match made in eye makeup heaven , I tell ya! The big fluffy head deposits just enough color and blending is a breeze with this brush. Paintpots are very easy to layer on as well. The constructivist paintpot is a gorgeous dark brown color with a metallic finish. It looks beautiful on its own or paired with other eyeshadows like Sushi flower. It also forms a very good base for doing brown smoky looks. And if the word metallic is alarming you , don’t worry- its not frostly at all. Just the right amount of sheen.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> 1100 INR</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Good? <o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Constructivist looks very good on my dusky skin. It’s a gorgeous dark brown color with a bronzy metallic finish. I believe it will look good on fair skin tones as well.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Its buildable. I put a light coat for something very natural. And a couple of coats for a nice rich brown color.</li>
</ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It doesn’t crease on me. And I have oily skin. It does fade through out the day though if worn without a primer.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I know the price is steep but it seriously lasts for ever! The color is so pigmented that you need a tini tiny amount for each application.</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">The glass jar is quite heavy and I am always scared that I will drop it.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Makeup-Mantra rating – 10/10<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I absolutely LOVE!!! the formula of MAC paint pots. My only complaint is that they don’t come in a lot of fun colors. I would love to see a rich gray with navy blue undertone and silver shimmer. Now that would be something! Are you listening MAC?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I am completely addicted to cream eyeshadows now. I am going to get my hands on a Benefit Creaseless Cream eyeshadow soon. Sooo excited about that!!</div><div class="MsoNormal">Which is your favorite paintpot?</div><br />
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</div></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-79710433997525927692011-06-27T20:39:00.001+05:302011-06-27T20:46:51.223+05:30DIY Eye Makeup Remover<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">What can a girl do if she has spent very last paisa on various eyeshadows,liners, blushes .. and doesn’t have enough money to buy a quality makeup remover? She invents one!! :D Well I would love to believe that I can invent something (besides funny sounding words) but what I did in reality is try a simple oil cleansing method with almond oil.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love almond oil in skincare. A homemade scrub made of crushed almonds in milk is simply amazing. Almond oil also helps in lightening dark circles. What I do to remove the multiple layers of primer,eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara is take a few drops of almond oil on the tips of my fingers and gently massage it over my closed eyes. After a few seconds all the makeup melts off and I resemble a very scary raccoon at this point.( My eyes sometimes get a little cloudy at this moment especially if I have been generous with the oil.) I take a ball of soft cotton and merrily spirtz it with the rose water. Plain water will work as well – important thing is to dampen the cotton. And last step just wipe away all the oily mess around my eyes with the damp cotton. Voila – Clean makeup free eyes in under a minute.</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">I have tried a lot of makeup removers. None of the high end ones though. Currently I have the Lakme Nine to Five and the Himalaya makeup removers. But I always always come back to using simple almond oil for taking my eye makeup off. Every single bit of makeup comes off and I don’t lose a single eye lash!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">It works very very well and not to mention its very affordable. A bottle of almond oil like the one in the pic costs somewhere around 200 and lasts for months. And this is when I wear eye makeup every single day. I have used both the Dabur and the Hamdard Rogan Badam Shirin and both work equally well. Only thing is since this is being used around the eye area its better to buy reputed brands of almond oil.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Do try this at home at least once. I have a feeling you won’t be disappointed.</div><div class="MsoNormal">What is your favorite method of taking eye makeup off?</div><br />
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</div></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-8623446636341267492011-06-26T18:54:00.000+05:302011-06-26T18:54:02.940+05:30MAC Haul and some jibber jabber<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">There can be nothing more mood uplifting then a makeup haul. Well, maybe travelling to exotic destinations comes first. Makeup haul, especially MAC haul definitely comes a very close second. The cute boy I am dating is also a smart boy and got into one of India’s best B schools this year. He moved about a week back and I have to say I am not handling the long distance thing well at all. I am whiling my time working super hard at office and moping about doing absolutely nothing at home. I hope it gets easier with time.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Today afternoon in a sudden moment of epiphany I realized I had spent the whole of Friday night and Saturday at one spot on my bed. I didn’t step out of my flat at all. And I usually can’t spend a moment at home on Fridays and Saturdays. I got up with a burst of energy and started clicking a lot of pictures for this blog.I have been ignoring writing for Makeup-Mantra <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for a while now and its time to channelize some love here :) This week I have a lot of posts planned for you guys. Hope you have fun.:)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I had MAC vouchers for 3k and had gone shopping sometime this week for some retail therapy.I had so much fun at the MAC store. The girls at the MAC Koramangala store are super friendly and really patient. I love shopping there and inevitably end up spending<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>way more than I wanted to.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><a name='more'></a><div class="MsoNormal">There is a very cute story behind how I got 3k MAC vouchers. So one fine day the boy dropped me as usual to my office and he went off to his, saying he had a lot of work that day. I too had a lot of work that day and by the time I could leave it was almost 8.30. He came around in some time to pick me up. I was in the mood for some Thai food and insisted we go for dinner at this restaurant called Magnolia. Usually he is very chilled out , but today he insisted we go to my place first and get dressed and then leave. That should have been my first clue that something was up but I guess I was too hungry to notice. I insisted more and we went to have dinner. We came back home very late and guess what I saw when I entered my living room. One wall full of gifts. Confused? He gift wrapped many gifts and stuck them all across the wall using some double sided tape. It was sooo much fun to look at. There were streamers and party hats all over the wall. It was soo much fun taking each gift from the wall. Among other things were were 2 MAC gift vouchers of 1500 each. I was over enjoyed. He has sneakily kept my flat keys with him<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the morning and he came back during his lunch time and shopped all across the city for gifts and decorated the wall ..all the while I was in office. It was beyond cute!!! And I had absolutely no idea. One of the best suprises of my life.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Anyhow after the long long story lets move on to what I got from MAC. I got 6 eyeshadows this time- Arena, Tete-Tint, Girlie, Smut, Woodwinked and Humid. I wanted to get Folie and Twinks as well but they didn’t have these in the refill pan. You can see how much I love neutral shades!! I will do a detailed post of each of them later on. Do let me know if you want me to post reviews ,looks and swatches of any of them first.</div><!--EndFragment--><br />
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Bottom L-R Arena, Woodwinked , Humid</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I so wanted to get some MAC blushes as well. I loved Desert Rose and Mocha at the store. Have you used any of them?</div><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-69226912389613959672011-06-24T09:22:00.001+05:302011-06-24T09:26:18.637+05:30A creaseless wonder ~ NYX HD eyeshadow base , Review, Photos, Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NYX HD Eyeshadow Base</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Won’t it be wonderful if we could buy a magic potion that can turn oily skin into a normal oil free skin type permanently? Since that is still some time away ( I am hoping cosmetic giants are working furiously on making something like this), lets explore what options we have to control the oilies for a few hours at least.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I spend quite a few precious minutes each morning meticulously applying MAC matte eyeshadows. I love to go the entire length with my eye makeup even in the morning. I do lid, crease, outer V, highlight eyeshadows , eyepencil, kajal, mascara- the works. I strut off to work feeling all happy and pretty. In 3 short hours my eye lids turn oily and my eyeshadows are in a mess. And there is no way to salvage my makeup at this point. It goes all down an oil spilled hill. Enter NYX HD eyeshadow and this is a completely another story.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">My eyeshadow is intact as it is even after 12 hours. Sometimes if I rub my eyes, the eyeshadow might get rubbed off but my lids stay matte throughout the day till I take my makeup off. This product is a creaseless wonder so to speak <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>. The NYX HD primer is liquid in consistency and it applies beautifully. The primer spreads easily and applies super smoothly and dries in seconds. This dries with a slightly white cast- nothing too noticeable though. This makes my lids feel a little stretchy though and if my mistake I apply a lot of this primer then my lids feel more stretched. This feeling goes away after a few minutes though.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> $7 from Cherryculture</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>My eye makeup lasts all day long with this primer underneath. Easily last 12 hours for sure.</li>
<li>I love the finish of this. It can spread in thin layers and dries within seconds.</li>
<li>This is almost colorless on skin. Just leaves a slight whitish cast</li>
<li>I love the packaging of this. The wand is super easily to use. Just 2 dabs on each eye lids and I spread with my fingers. Takes just a few seconds.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Not So Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This makes my eye lids a little stretchy for a few seconds. It can get a little uncomfortable.</li>
<li>Not easily available in India. I ordered mine from Cherry Culture.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Makeup- Mantra Rating? 9/10<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love this eye primer. I got this because of all the HD hype and didn’t really think it would work so well. This is now one of my morning makeup must haves. I love it when a drugstore makeup works so well! Don’t you?</div><div class="MsoNormal">Have you tried the NYX HD eyeshadow base?</div><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-70069221858810354712011-06-19T23:34:00.002+05:302011-06-19T23:38:00.248+05:30Revlon Crème eyeshadow quad in Pink Petal , Review, Photos and Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Revlon Cream Eyeshadow In Pink Petal</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal">I have a cute little tin box where I keep all my eyeshadows. I was rummaging through my makeup things today for some inspiration and found this Revlon eyeshadow pallete.I love the idea of an affordable pallete of 4 cream eyeshadows in pretty colors. When I bought like around 2 years back I was very excited to try cream eyeshadow for the very first time. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I followed every step meticulously- you know the matt eyeshadow all over the lids, the shimmery golden pink color on top, the dark purple to line and in the outer corner and finally the highlight color under my brows. I finished the rest of my makeup, put on a pretty black top with black leggings and donned my favorite pair of shoes ( Nine West peep toes with blue stripes and red lining..I love it to pieces!!!) I was feeling great about my entire outfit and was totally excited about an evening of fun.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Imagine my dismay when half way through the evening my friend – that too a guy- looks at my eyes weirdly and says what have you put on your eyes? Its looking weird!. I was soo embarrassed. It turns out my eyeshadow had creased very badly and there was a big blob of eyeshadow on my crease. All the 3 eyeshadow colors had migrated to my crease and my eyelid was just looking oily and kinda gross.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Since that day I have never worn these eyeshadows together. I have tried these eyeshadows seperately and it creases every single time!I like the highlight color a lot and you can see that is the only color that has been used from this pallete. All the colors in this pallete are really pretty and very pigmented. But it creases so badly within 2 hours of wearing it.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> $ 10 from US .Around 600 I think in India.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The colors are very pretty and pigmented.</li>
<li>The packaging is quite cute and functional.</li>
<li>I love using the first color for highlighting my brow bone.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Not So Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It creases very very badly and that too within a very short time. End of story.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Makeup-Mantra rating 4/10<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love the MAC cream eyeshadows. They wear so beautifully. The Revlon Cream eyeshadow colors are very pretty but it creases very badly. Have you tried the Revlon cream eyeshadow?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I changed the template of my blog as regular readers will notice. Do you like ? I am quite happy with the outcome <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span> I think this looks quite chic. What do you think? Any other new features that you would like to see on this blog ?</div><br />
</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-82225308674324697022011-06-18T23:59:00.000+05:302011-06-18T23:59:43.498+05:30Blush love ~ Maybelline Dream Mousse blush in Soft Plum, Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">The word <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mousse </i></b>evokes only happy thoughts, of feather light chocolate mousse, or decadent mousse cakes and now this pretty pink blush. This mousse blush made me fall in love with the concept of blushers. I love doing up my eyes and blush makes me feel too made up. When I first bought this blush over a year back I used this every single day. I was totally obsessed. After that I bought many other blushes , but I still come back to this every now and then.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The texture of this blush is really amazing- super soft whipped texture. It feels like a high end blush. Recently I was browsing through the YSL counter at the airport and tried their version of mousse blush and I felt its very similar to the Maybelline one . Soft plum is more of a bright pink rather than plum in color. And have I mentioned yet ?- it’s a breeze to blend. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Amazing texture. One of the best textures in blush I have seen so far. Its not a cream , its somewhere between a cream and powder.</li>
<li>The finish is beautiful. It dries to a powder finish on the skin.</li>
<li>It blends effortlessly. Seriously this feels so good to touch. Silky soft. I wish someone makes a cream in this texture.</li>
<li>I love the bright pink pop of color it gives to my cheeks. It can be built up in intensity as well</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Not So Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This blush has a bit of a chunky glitter. Now this is not fine shimmer that we are talking about. You can actually see the individual glitter particles. But thankfully the glitter things are not densely packed. Because of these stupid glitter particles I like to use this only for the evening.</li>
<li>This doesn’t last for very long on my oily skin.4 hours tops.</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I am definitely going to repurchase this once it gets over. It’s a really pretty color. Take a moment to swatch it next time you are at a Maybelline counter.I really wish this didn’t have shimmer. I would have worn it ll the time then.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Have you tried the Maybelline Mousse blush in Soft Plum?</div><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-9977430099313715862011-06-17T22:31:00.001+05:302011-06-17T22:34:52.369+05:30Best Moisturizer for oily skin ~ Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Put an oily skinned gal in a humid(albeit the best) city like Bombay and wham!! What we get is a gross combination of perspiration and oiliness. To keep my skin shine free and at the same time hydrated I love using the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing gel. I discovered this moisturizer around 3 years back when I was going through a sudden outbreak of acne. This is a lightweight gel based lotion which sinks in quickly and leaves behind a soft smooth finish. I have tried a lot of moisturizers meant for oily skin but this is the one I always return to. The Clinique DDMG provides just the right dose of moisture and even in humid climates this doesn’t make my face shine. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love using this especially in Bombay and similar coastal places like Goa where it can get quite humid. In such places I feel tempted not to put any moisturizer but then my skin gets very dehydrated and the dreaded pores start increasing in size. A good moisturizer is essential for keeping the skin dewy and hydrated even in such climate. The Clinique DDMG works perfectly in any of these scenarios and is particularly suited for combination and oily skin girls. My hair might be a frizzy mess in Goa but my skin is perfectly shine free</span> <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Price?</b> $ 25 ( I got this from the US. In India I believe the 100ml is priced around Rs2000. Not very sure though)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I love the texture and consistency of this lotion. It’s a gel based fluid which sinks in immediately.</li>
<li>My skin feels very smooth after applying this. All traces of oiliness vanish.</li>
<li>It provides just the right amount of moisture for day time. I don’t like to use this during night time especially during winter when my skin gets kind of dry.</li>
<li>I love the convenient pump packaging. Very easy to travel with also.</li>
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<li>This will not be moisturizing enough for dry skin girls.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Khadi Moisturizing cream in Kesar,Aloe-vera &Honey and Rose& Aloe-vera </td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal">What would your senses tell you about a desi lotion packed in vintage looking bottles? When I first saw the Khadi factory/shop in Irla, Bombay this song came to my mind- “Meri Desh ki dharti….”. I don’t know for what damned reason. I don’t even like that song! Maybe my brain conjured up some image of Indian soil spouting lotion,soaps n such. God Knows. Maybe I am just going cuckoo.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Khadi store is located in some kind of a compound. I think some of the products are manufactured at this place as well. The beauty store is actually a small shop inside this Khadi compound. Bottles of lotion, facewash etc are kept lined up on ancient looking shelves. More than a beauty store this place looks like some kind of ancient beauty pharmacy. All products (except the dry face packs) were stored in clear plastic bottle with a black top and a simple white label. Somehow very attractive.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For people trying to find Khadi products in Bombay, the address of the store is </div><div class="MsoNormal">Right next to Papilon restaurant on the Alfa Irla Lane, Irla, Vile Parle (West). Keep in mind though the store closes by 7 in the evening.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I reached the store huffing and puffing after a mad afternoon of shopping at Bandra around 6.45PM. They had already locked the store. But my friend and I convinced them that we have come from very far and couldn’t possibly live another day without trying out Khadi products. Some kind lady relented enough to open the store for a few extra minutes. I grabbed whatever I could find quickly. These are the 2 lotions that I got. Kesar,Aloe-vera &Honey and Rose& Aloe-vera.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love the texture of both the lotions. Tough according to Khadi this is a face cream I like to use both these products as body lotions. Rose& Aloe-vera is lighter in texture and absorbs quickly and leaves behind a wonderful rose aroma. Kesar,Aloe-vera &Honey is thicker in texture and takes some time to absorb but it is more moisturizing of the two. But I don’t like the smell of this at all. It smells like a concoction of chemicals.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> Rs 85 for 210ml ( Yes you read that right)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I like the idea of using and promoting Indian Brands. Both the lotions are quality products which work well to moisturize my skin. These are no Body Shop cocoa butter. But for 85 bucks they are pretty darn good.</li>
<li>I love the smell of the Rose & Aloe-Vera rose. It smells of olden days rose smells.A vintage scent if you will.</li>
<li> I really like the way the label is printed.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Not So Good? <o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Kesar,Aloe-vera &Honey lotion doesn’t smell nice at all.</li>
<li>The cap of the bottle is a flip cap. And it is quite difficult to open.</li>
</ul><b>Makeup-Mantra rating 8/10</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I absolutely loved these Khadi lotions. I will definitely be buying the Rose one again. I have used Khadi Soaps as well. The Gulab Chandan one smells divine.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Have you tried any of the Khadi products? Where do you buy them from?</div><br />
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</div></div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-42778154603905752742011-06-13T00:14:00.003+05:302011-06-13T00:22:29.530+05:30NYX Eyeshadow Trio in Golden/Rust/Walnut Bronze , Review and Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NYX Eyeshadow trio</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NYX Eyeshadow Golden / Rust/ Walnut Bronze</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I can buy eyeshadows and then I can buy some more. I am beyond addicted. Like just right now I am feeling so tempted to buy Inglot eyeshadows after seeing them on Temptalia’s blog. I am going to Inglot the first thing I land in Bombay. Maybe I can visit Inglot first and then go home. Both Inglot and my home are close to the airport. Does that sound like a plan?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Maybe there is something like Makeupaholics Anonymous. Is there something like that? I should enroll myself there, save some money instead of spending it on makeup and buy a car. Ok I am rambling. Lets talk about the NYX eyeshadow trio.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is again one of my credit card friendly purchases from NYX. I ordered this from Cherry Culture a while back. All 3 colors are amazingly smooth and easy to blend. And I love that I have neutral and bright colors in one handy pallete. The 3 colors in this pallete are Golden , rust and Walnut Bronze. All 3 are permanent shades in the NYX single eyeshadow collection. Golden is a dull gold color- not very bright and quite wearable. Rust is a reddish pink color- more red than pink. It works wonderfully for Indian looks. I like to use this with a light hand though. It is quite pigmented. Walnut Bronze is my favorite color of this trio is a very pretty shimmer taupe color. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price? $8<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I love all the three colors especially Rust and Walnut Bronze.</li>
<li>I love the texture of these eyeshadows- very pigmented, soft and buttery smooth.</li>
<li>I love the packaging. Very sleek. It also has a small mirror but its not of much use but it is cute nonetheless.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Not So Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>All the three colors are shimmery. A perfect eyeshadow pallete should have at least one matte eyeshadow I feel.</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I love NYX products a lot especially their eyeshadows. I like to take this pallete with me when I travel since it has a mix of neutral and bold colors. I love the Walnut Bronze color – it’s a pretty everyday neutral color.I definitely recommended this eyeshadow trio to all eyeshadow loving girls.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Have you tried any of the NYX eyeshadow trios? Which one is your favorite?</div><br />
</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-74892393424334188412011-06-12T13:37:00.000+05:302011-06-12T13:37:56.301+05:30Lip Gloss Love ~ Bourjois Effet 3d Max Lipgloss in 68 Brun etincelant , Review , Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Bourjois is one of my favorite drugstore brands. Have you seen their collection of blushes? It is really amazing. I think Bourjois is the only drugstore brand in India which has so many shades in blushes. Their eye liner collection is huge as well. They have eye pencils in many different formulas like the Smoky pencils, the Metallic ones etc etc. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Bourjois lipglosses are quite famous and are raved about by quite a few people. I have been using the Effet 3D max lipgloss for a few months now and it is one of my go to makeup product. The color I have (68 Brun etincelant) is a nude pink color and it goes perfectly with just about any lipstick. I use this on its own for a quick simple makeup look. This color also works amazingly to tone down bright lipsticks. You know for one of those days when I am feeling very adventorus about my makeup and put on a bright lip. But just on the way out I re think the color. Instead of wiping off that gorgeous bright coral/pink lipstick I just swipe this gloss once. And these are the only drugstore lipglosses which have not dried out my lips.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> Around Rs 550</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I love the color! Nude pink with silver and golden micro shimmer.</li>
<li>This lipgloss doesn’t dry out my lips at all.</li>
<li>I love the applicator. It’s not a regular doe tip applicator. It’s a plastic spatula type of thing.</li>
<li>There is no discernible smell or taste.</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>This gloss doesn’t last for a very long time on my lips. Probabaly because it is not sticky at all. I like my lip glosses to be a little sticky.</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Nude pinks are my favorite color in for blushes and lip makeup things. This lip gloss color is right up my alley. I love that I can swipe this on and I can be sure it is looking pretty. My favorite combination with this is <a href="http://makeup-mantra.blogspot.com/2011/05/favorite-nude-lip-colors-maybelline.html">Maybelline Color sensational lipstick in Crazy for Coffee</a>. I would totally recommend this lip gloss for just about any skin tone. They do very pretty bright colors in this range as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-79246109347075487502011-06-12T11:23:00.000+05:302011-06-12T11:23:49.280+05:30M.A.C giveaway at D.G.S.Beauty Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/dgsbeauty/Giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/dgsbeauty/Giveaway.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
M.A.C Giveaway at D.S.G Beauty blog. To enter click <a href="http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/dgsbeauty/Giveaway.jpg">here</a>.<br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-19595791824696220612011-06-11T22:42:00.002+05:302011-06-11T23:15:13.950+05:30A veteran of my makeup collection ~ Maybelline Time for Wine Eyeshadow Quad , Review , Swatches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maybelline Time for Wine Eyeshadow Quad</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I am quite attached to this eyeshadow quad from Maybelline. Not because of the color,pigmentation, texture etc but because this is one of the very first makeup thing I bought with my first salary around 3 years back. Has it been that long already?? I bought a couple of other things and got a Watershine lipgloss free. I was sooo happy.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">After the first few months of everyday use , this was relegated to the bottom of my eyeshadow pile. I shopped a bit of Maybelline stuff recently for a cousin and I saw that this quad is still very much available in the stores. So I thought I will do a quick review and swatches .</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">I am generally drawn to these type of colors - nude pink, Deep purple. I think this color scheme is one of the most common colors in eyeshadow quads. I have 3 quads which all have similar colors. Though I love all the four colors in the quad- they are very versatile and can take a look from day to night , I feel the texture and the pigmentation are not upto the mark.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches Of Maybelline Time for Wine</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Price?</b> Rs 240</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Good?<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I really like 2 colors in the quad. The upper left color. It is meant to be used as an all over lid color and I really like it for that purpose. It might look whitish in the swatches but on my skin it blends seamlessly to give me that smooth polished look. Also love the upper right color. I use it to smudge my eyeliner and sometimes I like to use it in the outer corner.</li>
<li>The upper 2 colors are smooth and easy to blend. I don’t experience any fallout from the Lid color and just a little but from the crease color.</li>
<li>Its very economically priced and easily available everywhere</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The lower 2 colors are loaded with shimmer. I get heavy fall out from both these colors.Especially the dark outer corner color. The gold glitter gets everywhere</li>
<li>The lower 2 colors ( brow and outer corner) are chalky in consistency.</li>
<li>These eyeshadows don’t last very very on my eyes.</li>
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</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I mostly use this quad for the lid color. The rest of the colors don’t really work for me. But I am going to hang on to this quad for as long as possible. I have very happy memories attached to this one.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Have you tried any of the Maybelline eyeshadow quads? Which was the first makeup product you bought with your first salary ?</div></div><br />
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</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-42770714958621827702011-06-11T19:11:00.001+05:302011-06-11T19:14:08.442+05:30Hi Honey ! ~ Lush Honey I washed the kids soap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Lush Honey I washed the kids soap is no exception to this rule. This smells HEAVENLY. You have to smell this to believe it. It smells of honey mixed with caramel toffee . Simply yummilicious. Every time I have a bath with this soap I feel like having a cupcake which smells exactly like this.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Price?</b> Rs 330 for 100gms</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>The Good ?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">This is one of my favorite scent in the world. I wish someone makes a perfume which smells exactly like this. And I love how non drying this is. My skin feels softer after using this soap.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"></div><a name='more'></a><div class="MsoNormal"><b>The Not so good ?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Its very pricey for what is essentially a bar of soap. Also if you are not careful about storing it ,it will melt very quickly. I cut this into smaller pieces so that it lasts longer.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Makeup-Mantra rating - 10/10</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I feel like breaking into a sweet melody whenever I am showering with this soap, though with my singing talent the melody will be anything but sweet. But you get the idea. I love using this soap especially during winter days when a little bit of warmth is always welcome.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This is my favorite soap ever! Have you used Lush Honey I washed the kids soap? Do you love it as much ?</div><br />
</div>Makeup Mantrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02509520862199937503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599755682136926516.post-77712792519396091622011-06-10T01:13:00.001+05:302011-06-10T01:15:02.429+05:30Lets raise a toast, shall we? ~ NYX eyeshadow in Champagne<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes your heart skip a beat? Apart from Johnny Depp I mean :P. Do neutral colors make you swoon or is it the color eyeshadows that makes you take out your credit card in a snap?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For me neutral color eyeshadows make my heart sing. I love an eyeshadow which has just the right amount of chocolaty warmth, a color which has just the perfect shade of gold running through it or a milky brown color which feels like silk on my skin. That is another reason why I love MAC so much. They do neutral colors beautifully. I think their color eyeshadow range can do with some additions. But neutral they have got it covered. Every nuetral color from Vanilla to Smut is lust worthy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I obviously cant keep buying MAC. The madness has to stop sometime! I turned to NYX for credit card friendly dupes. NYX eyeshadow in Champagne is one of their best selling eyeshadows I believe and has a rating of 4.6 on Makeupalley. This color is a light peach and beige color with golden shimmer. There is just a hint of peach. On my skin it mostly looks like a very alive beige color. I feel that slight hint of peach really makes it unique. And the shimmer is very finely done. Nothing OTT at all.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Price?</b><b> </b> Around $ 4 at Cherryculture</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love to use NYX Champagne as a sheer wash of color on my lids. This just brightens my eyes very subtly.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also sometimes add a bit of a matt brown in the corner to add some definition to my eyes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This works as a lovely highlight color.</span><br />
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</span></div><a name='more'></a><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Good?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the color. It’s just beautiful. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shimmer is very finely milled.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is so economical. I love a good deal <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the simple and functional NYX packaging. And the quilted pattern on top is adorable.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Super soft and easy to blend.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is eyeshadow is a little powdery and there is a bit of fallout. Usually the NYX Metallic eyeshadows are quite well pressed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Makeup-Mantra Rating:- 9/10</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love to use NYX Champagne for a quick bright eye look. It almost makes me feel as good as a glass of bubbly .</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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