Reader's Request ~ Skincare Kit For Oily/Combination & Acne Prone Skin

This was requested by a very sweet reader Priyanka J, who has Oily/Combination & Acne-prone skin.

I believe a skincare routine should be simple, when it comes to problem skin. If you have acne, it's better not to confuse your skin more by switching from product to product and "irritate" it
When I get a big pimple sometimes, I feel it has a mind of its own. Like it's saying to me "Don't you let those things gang bang me, or else....=[" =D


Here are the products I'd pick (and I do use most myself) for Oily/combination & Acne Prone skin.

~ Cleansers ~

First and foremost, you have to get a cleanser that is very well suited for your skin type. A childhood friend of mine have been suffering from acne for most of her life - face and body! And the last time I saw her, there wasn't a pimple on her face and she was glowing! So, I asked her what she used. She told me that she read in a magazine that "when you have acne, it's better to use a Foam Cleanser rather than a gel-based one" (hehe...I hope she read this =D)
She then started using Pond's Flawless White Facial Foam, and it made all the difference.
Other cleansers you can use......

Cetaphil when pimples are at their peak and hurt. You gotta have one with salicylic acid like Clean & Clear cleansers for acne.

Nivea Lip Care ~ Fruity Shine Dragonfruit & Pinkish Boost 3 in 1 Swatches & Review

My lips are loving these two Nivea lip products right now.

What it is:

Nivea Pinkish Boost 3 in 1 enhances natural pinkish tone of your lips. The innovative formula contains Pinkish Vitamin Complex and regenerative Ginseng which enhance the natural pinkish tone of your lips. SPF 15 helps to protect your lips from further darkening. Double moisturiser enriched formula provides 8 hour long moisturisation.

Price ~ Rs.175

Giveaway Winners~ 2nd & 3rd Category

Here are all the entries (short form for most names) for the giveaway ~

Revealing The Top Commenter & Winner of Giveaway Category 1 Only

Hey Ladies,

I decided to announce the winner of only the 1st Category today. I will announce winners of 2nd & 3rd categories tomorrow, because I felt this post would look too confusing and long.

Just a reminder, 1st category is only for those who regularly read and comment on my blog + Top Commenter x 2 =)

I picked  16 ladies from the entries to be in this category. 17 altogether including an extra entry for the Top Commenter.


I've decided to send a special 'Thank You' gift to the Top Commenter as well, coz it just feels right.


So, without further ado....

Eyeshadow Blending & Coloring Pencils

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The only thing that can make your eyeshadow look off is if you don't blend it the right way or don't blend at all! I still see a lot of people use the sponge tip applicator that comes with their eyeshadow palettes and instead of "applying" with a light hand, they "draw" the colors on their lids.

The school tools you need to keep in mind when doing your eye makeup are:

Color Pencils

Recent Small Haul

Hey guys, I will not be updating regularly for the next 2 weeks, as I'm not keeping well and I'm gonna have a tonsils operation one of these days. 

I went to watch SATC Movie 2 and had a few minutes to kill before the movie started, so I did some shopping at Shopper's Stop, which, I must say, SUCKS! 

Lifestyle is BETTER. Because It has more cosmetics brands, and it's a more lively store, imo.

Maybelline Nail Paints

• Colorama Cremoso intenso ~ Sexy (Rs.79)
• Express Finish Base & Top Coat (Rs.175)

Skipping MAC Art Supplies Collection

The MAC Art Supplies Collection will be launched in India in 10 days or so, but I'm not excited at all. I think this is the first time that I'm not 'enthu' about a MAC Collection.

Here's why:

Greasepaint Stick

"Greasepaint" doesn't sound too appealing, when you're living in a hot city like Delhi. I was very disappointed with the Shadesticks, and most of MAC's retractable pencils, coz they break from the base very easily. I think if you mix some kajal and a eyeshadow color of your choice, you've got your very own customized Greasepaint :)

MAC Pink Swoon Sheertone Blush Swatch & Review

Described as "Clearly Pink" by MAC. If that means "True bubblegum/barbie Pink", then yes, this blush is clearly pink. Loved by many make-up artists everywhere, I found out that this is worth all the love. It is said to suit all skin tones, although I doubt that

I love how versatile it is. You can apply it sheer or layer it for a pop of pink on your cheeks. Like all Sheertones, the texture is smooth and very easy to blend.

Video ~ Missing Audio from the Night Out Makeup Video + Some Outtakes

Hey guys,

I put the missing audio from my previous  'Night Out Make-up'  video in this short video, and I also added some outtakes featuring a crazy & hyper lady I don't know ;)

You might not be able to hear it properly coz the sound quality is quite poor. Earphones help though.

It gets very loud at 0:45 coz I hit the comp, sorry about that.

Yup..... =D

Thanks for watching it anyways.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lady Gaga Inspired Look With Mac Viva Glam Lady Gaga Lipstick

I thought I wouldn't bore you with just swatches of the Mac Viva Glam Lady Gaga lipstick you've seen, like, a thousand times before. So I did a Lady Gaga inspired look......

Products Used:

• Eyes ~ Shimmery white eyeshadow all over lids. Mac Satin Taupe in the crease. Then black eyeshadow on the outer and inner corners blended inwards so they meet in the center of the lids. Lined eyes with Loreal Carbon Gloss eyeliner then I drew lashes on the bottom lash line with the liner as well. Used Maybelline Unstoppable liner on the waterline. I dabbed a bit of shimmery pink eyeshadow on the outer corners inside the black eyeshadow. Used Revlon Beyond Natural False Eyelashes (91170 Dramatic 3X Volume) and applied mascara
• Face ~ Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural and Mac Prep+Prime Tansparent Finishing Powder
• Blush ~ Mac Pink Swoon
• Highlight & Contour ~ Mac Dsquared Sculpt and Shape Powder in Bone Beige/Emphasize
• Lips ~ Mac Viva Glam Lady Gaga Lipstick of course :)

This look is just about the eyes really. Quite easy, except I had to struggle with the falsies, which kept flaring out at the inner corners. It always happens with thicker ones.

P.S. Please excuse the weird looking wig...lol. I had to wear it for a lil' bit of "blonde" ;)

My hubby got scared when he saw me...with the eyes and the wig =D

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Jiaoli ~ Miraculous Cream for Dark Spots & Melasma?

Before you read any further, please be warned that this brand has stirred quite a lot of controversy and also banned in some Asian countries! I am not advising anybody to try it out. I just want to share what I know and read about it.

Lakme Summer Collection 2010 ~ Night Fever By Suneet Verma

Lakme Summer 2010 Collection Night Fever aims to provide an enchanting experience for women who enjoy dressing up at night, regardless of the occasion! The colors are deep and dynamic, and the textures are silky and light for that glamorous look.

Enrich Satin Lip Color (Rs.225)

Richly pigmented lip color that feels like a coat of luxurious satin, sunscreen, vitamins and olive extracts leave you with the softest, smoothest lips ever! In indulgent shades of wine, chocolate, burgundy and fuschia.

Reader's Request ~ Make Up For Ever HD Foundation Review

This is especially for you, Rajni!

Description:

Originally created to keep the complexion of the actors looking flawless in the 6x magnification of high definition compared to regular cameras. The products innovative formulas with ultra fine granulometry meet the highest standards of both professionals and the everyday woman in daylight. HD Foundation harmonizes the complexion and does not accentuate wrinkles, leaving natural-looking skin.
Invisible Cover Foundation that is oil-free and Dermatologist-tested

Available in 25 shades. So, I think there's a shade for everyone.

My shade is #120 Soft Sand (for medium light skin with yellow undertones)