Bourjois Liner Feutre Review

Bourjois Liner Feutre in 11 Noir  is a black felt tip liquid eyeliner

I won't drag this review. Either I like it or I don't, right? 

Yes, I do like it. It is like a sketch pen. I can draw anything on my face with it. It is not waterproof, but it doesn't wash off completely when splashed with water. It starts to bleed only when rubbed. 

Long lasting like it claims? Yes, it stayed on the whole day & night (when I went to bed with it once  >.<)

The Body Shop Cucumber Freshening Water Review

The Body Shop Cucumber Freshening Water is a toner made of:

• Community Trade Aloe Vera from Guatemala - is renowned for its incredible soothing and hydrating properties.
• Cucumber extract - is a gentle ingredient to help refresh the skin.
• Witch Hazel - helps to refresh the skin.

Ingredients: Aqua (Solvent/Diluent), Rosa Centifolia Flower Water (Natural Additive), Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifier), Sodium PCA (Humectant), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent/Diluent), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Cucumis Sativus Juice (Natural Additive), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Glycerin (Humectant), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Hamamelis Virginiana Extract (Natural Additive), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Methylparaben (Preservative), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Fragrance Ingredient), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Propylparaben (Preservative).

How to use: Apply to cotton pad and sweep over face after cleansing. If product gets in eyes, rinse with clean water.

The Best Of Beauty 2011

I just love Total Beauty Awards! Every year the website editors pick the best of make-up, skincare & haircare products, and the list of nominees, for me, makes a great shopping guide.

Some of the products I voted for (the ones I've used & have served me well enough):

Make-up:

• Best Blush ~  Mac Powder Blush
• Best concealer ~ YSL Touche Eclat
• Best Eyeliner ~ Urban Decay 24/7  Glide On Eye Pencil
• Best Eyeshadow ~ Revlon 12 hour eye shadow quad
• Best Foundation ~ MUFE HD Invisible Finish Floundation
• Best Highlighter ~ Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
• Best lip balm ~ Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm
• Best Lip Balm ~ Revlon Super Lustrous Lip gloss
• Best Lip Liner ~ Mac Lip Pencil
• Best Lipstick ~ Mac Lipstick
• Best nail polish ~ Essie
• Best powder ~ Mac MSF Natural
• Best Tool ~ Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Lip Ice Strawberry, Orange, Blueberry & Lemon + Sheer Color

What is Lip Ice?

Combination of Lanolin and Mineral Oil will moisturize lips to prevent drying and chapping. Has SPF 15 that will protect the lips against UV rays.

Directions: Apply evenly on lips everyday. Can be used as base for lipstick too.

Ingredients: Mineral oil, Ozokerite, Petrolatum, Octyl Mathoxycinnamate, Octyl Salicylate, Lanolin, Flavor, Dimethicone, Menthol, Camphor.

• Strawberry- You get a whiff strawberry in this, but without the sweetness that you get from other strawberry lip balms
• Orange- Smells like orange juice, obviously.
• Blueberry- It doesn't smell like blueberry muffins, but it does smell slightly sweet. I think this is the best one for men. Hey, if Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass, Gossip Girl) could publicly apply the egg-shaped eos lip balm with panache, this surely won't make you look less like a man.
• Lemon - Smells like lemon peel.

Lakmé Unveils The Fantasy Collection ~ Product Photos

Every season, Lakmé forecasts and sets the beauty and fashion trends in India in the form of a color collection. It all starts with the global trend immersion by the Lakmé team. The selected trends are translated for different types of faces and skin, and sees culmination in a collection that is co-created with the Lakmé Make up Artists and the Lakmé Grand Finale designer. The Lakmé product collection reflects the expertise of the make up artists and the creativity of the designer.

This season glossy finishes, glitter and shimmer, aqua greens, floral mid tones – all inspired by nature are the theme of Lakmé’s summer Fantasy Collection. The collection has been co created with Lakmé make-up experts Cory & Clint and Grand Finale designers Gauri & Nainika. 

Bourjois Fast & Perfect Mascara Video

Are you buying the gadgety mascara? I am! :)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

The Best Sigma Eye Brush

I have found my favorite eye brush- Sigma E45. How have I lived without this brush for so long?!

Description:

Small domed brush with highly tapered tip. Versatile, this brush can be used to precisely apply and blend intense colors to the crease area.

February Nail Polishes

I wanted to show you the Inglot brown nail enamel 973 that I got from the Brown Collection, but I thought it's so boring to post just one. So I decided to post all the nail polishes I wore in February instead. First 2 are new, next 3 I have written about before. Here they are:

Inglot Brown Collection 973

Essie Need A Vacation

Colorbar Autumn Rose

Elianto Thistle

Colorbar Nail Treatment

Which do you like the best?

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Bourjois Bio Detox Powder + Fast & Perfect Rotating Mascara

There's more to come from my all-time favorite brand, Bourjois. First is an addition to the Bio-Detox family, that already consists of a foundation & concealer, Bio-detox Organic Perfecting Powder. I've tested some samples of Bio Detox Foundation, but I didn't like it enough to buy it yet (I prefer to test foundations in summer), and plus, I want to check out the Healthy Mix Serum/Gel Foundation first and then decide which one to buy. I hope people who lol when I say I'm a sensible shopper are reading this.

What it is:

This powder is formulated with 100% natural ingredients. It mattifies the complexion, imperfections are erased, and pores are refined.

Its formula is enriched with plant chlorophyll oxygenating and anti-pollution and purifies the skin contains flaxseed powder to absorb shine without clogging pores

Its ultra fine texture, micronized, guarantees a perfect and natural results with no thickness.

The panoramic mirror, rotate 360 degrees, provides optimal application

- Formula is non-comedogenic, non-occlusive, non-drying

- Contains purifying Moringa Seeds

- Dermatologically tested

Available in 6 shades ~ 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57

Say whaaat??! Rotating Mascara?! That's right, Bourjois Fast & Perfect Mascara is a self- rotating mascara that claims to give false lash effect in 30 seconds.  Its high volume resistance formula respects sensitive eyes, contains natural waxes, a complex derivative of jojoba oil and vitamin E. 

Remember I mentioned my favorite way of applying mascara here ? Well, if I get my hands on this mascara, maybe I wouldn't have to work so hard on my lashes anymore! :)

You don't have to say anything anymore, Bourjois. I'm already sold. Both times. Bourjois India better get these here fast!

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lakmé Introduces Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen Range

Lakmé  has come out with a a break-through innovation in sun care- Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen range . These dermatologist-approved products offers broad spectrum sunscreen that gives you 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 20 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++  includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. Lakmé has also introduced Sun Expert Fairness Body Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 24 PA ++.

Products:

Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen Cucumber & Lemon Grass After Sun Skin Lightening Gel

A light, cooling, moisturizing gel that fights harsh damage and provides total hydration, leaving skin radiant at all times. It lightens sun tan, uneven skin tone and corrects blemished skin. 

Price:

5o gm- Rs.145/-

88 Earth Tone Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches & EOTD

This is an eyeshadow palette of earth tone shades that I got from kkcenterhk.com . Earth tones or neutral palettes are a must-have if you wear eyeshadow everyday, especially if you can't afford to keep repurchasing single eyeshadows from MAC & other high street/high end brands, and you're new to makeup & still trying to decide which eyeshadow shades look best on you.

88 Earth Tone Eyeshadow Palette comes in a black case, mirror and 2 dual-ended sponge tip applicators. As, you can see, a few eyeshadows and the mirror were broken during shipping tsk tsk.

Ingredients

Size of the palette: 167mm x 232mm x 13mm. The eyeshadows are a little smaller than the ones in the 120 palette I have.

To All Readers In Mumbai, Want To Attend Lakmé Fashion Week?

Dear Mumbai Readers,

Always wanted to attend the glitzy Lakmé Fashion Week? Lakmé Salon brings YOU this opportunity to attend LFW and we will even make you look super sleek for it.

Be among the first 500 people to take the Sleek Mystique service at Lakmé Salon and you will receive a pass to hobnob with the crème de la crème of fashion at this season of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer / Resort 2011! Get styled by Lakmé Salon experts in the four Sleek Mystique Looks – Creative, Sensuous, Urban Cool and Free Spirited. Sleek Mystique is an indulgent hair treatment which leaves your hair straight, smooth, silky with a healthy shine at just Rs. 950/-. Lakmé Studios and Salons are your one stop to get the fashion forward sleek straight hair style with perfect conditioning and protection.
Visit any Lakmé Salon or Studio in Mumbai and avail of this service to walk the red carpet at LFW.

Here are 4 Sleek Mystique Looks:

Creative

Urban Cool

Free-spirited

Sensuous

** Offer Valid only for the first 500 customers that take the Sleek Mystique service in Mumbai only.
***Offer Valid only from 27th February 2011 to 11th March 2011.


Have FUN! :)


♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

My Name Necklace ~ Cynthia

I ordered this necklace almost 2 weeks back, after watching the whole Sex and The City series for the...7th time, I think.

Placed order on Feb 7th
Necklace Shipped on Feb 12th
Received on Feb 18th
*Regular shipping may take 10 business days

The letters are smaller than I thought. I was very upset when I saw it the first time. I should have ordered the bigger one, like Carrie's. I didn't even stop to think about the size difference when I ordered in a rush. Ah, whatever. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe if I had gotten the bigger one, I would be wishing I got the smaller one, who knows?! :)

Chain length ~ 16"/40 cm (Young adult/Adult)
Price ~ $29.95. If you want slightly bigger letters, get the one which is for $33.95.

I ordered it from mynamenecklace.com. You can use these Coupon Codes: Gift or Discount to get 10% off.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Fixing A Bad Hair Coloring Job

I got my hair colored 2 weeks back at a salon, and I wasn't happy with the result. In spite of being a certified hairstylist myself, I always get confused when it comes to my own hair, especially with color. I'm not sure what went wrong, really. I told the guy I didn't want my hair to be bleached, but he (and his posse and the manager) told me it wasn't possible to lighten my hair without bleach. Then I thought it's rude to keep telling them how to do their jobs, right? So I shut up and went along with it.

They used a pre-lightener (twice, or in his words- 'refresh' the bleach) and then Loreal Majirel 8.31 (beige blonde). Here's what I looked like when I reached home (tired, with backache & apparently no lipstick)....

Managed a smile for the camera

It may not look so bad there, coz it was night time & with flash, but in daylight it looked like this...

>.< Me no likey! Leopard automatically came to mind

I paid 3000 rupees for that. Oh... the regret & the guilt!

Inglot AMC Liquid Face Blush Review & Swatches

I've been tempted to get the Inglot Liquid Face Blush, especially during the time when I couldn't get Make Up For Ever HD Blush. When the blushes were launched in India, I got cold feet, coz I read some bad reviews (words like streaky, instill doubts, obviously), even though I did like them when I tested them one too many times. Once, I almost bought one, but then decided not to at the last minute, coz the product looked too watery in the new bottle (testers felt thicker. Streaky crept into my head again.) Then I regretted not buying it when I reached home. You know the story.

Well, I bought it finally. Do I hear clapping?

Rash-Free Pads?

I saw this ad in the newspaper today- She Rash-free pads. So intrigued! Is it true? Or, is it just another marketing ploy? 

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

MAC Quite Cute Collection

Source, Source

“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and buttergly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable!

Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

Lipstick:

Playing Koi ~ Creamy white peach pink (Satin) 

Quite Cute ~ Bright white lavender (Cremesheen)

Saint Germain ~ Pastel pink (Amplified) 

Candy Yum Yum ~ Neon pink (Matte) 

Play Time ~ Intense violet (Cremesheen) 

Plushglass:

Bubble Tea ~ Creamy pale nude 

Fashion Fanatic ~ Creamy pale pink 

Girl ♥ Boy ~ Bright light blue pink 

I ♥ U ~ Creamy mid-tone purple 

Lip Pencil: 

Naked ~ Light neutral

In Synch ~ Bright yellow pink  

Boldly Bare ~ Mid-tone red brown 

Biotique Bio Berry Plumping Lip Balm Review & Swatches

About:

Biotique Bio Berry Plumping Lip Balm claims to smooth & swell lips. It is organically pure & preservative free. Dermatologically tested. No Animal Testing.

Berries are one of nature's great sources of vitamins and phytochemicals. This plumping balm restores lip fullness for a voluptuous, bee-stung look and refined lip contours.

"It is not a cosmetic product. It has therapeutic properties"

Not a cosmetic product? Therapeutic? You see that, you start to think of white, brown, yellow & green stuff. But this is none of those. It's so pretty and screams 'cosmetic'.

Rihanna's Fragrance Reb'l Fleur

Rihanna's Fragrance Reb'l Fleur features notes of tuberose, hibiscus, violet and coconut, and comes packaged in a bottle designed to resemble the heel of a shoe when turned upside down.

Reb'l Fleur takes its name from Rihanna's tattoo "Rebelle Fleur" inked on her neck. 

I'm intrigued by the coconut note in it, but I will probably skip this fragrance simply because I don't like the bottle very much, but the ad is so fabulous & mesmerizing! 

Price ~ $49 for 1.7 oz bottle.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Inglot Pastel Collection Nail Enamel

Apart from the Brown Collection, Inglot also has Pastel Collection:

• 968 ~ Pastel Yellow
• 969 ~ Pastel Green
• 970 ~ Pastel Blue
• 971 ~ Pastel Lavender
• 972 ~ Pastel Coral

Inglot Nail enamels do not contain:
- toluene
- formaldehyde
- dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- camphor