Colorbar Nail Treatment ~ My Nails But Better

If you don't have time to buff your nails, you could do with a product that will give you the same results in 2 minutes. For me, it is Colorbar Nail Treatment. 

Colorbar Nail Treatment can be used alone or as a nail polish base. I have only used it alone. I apply 2 coats and my nails look so much better, as if they are laminated. I really like the consistency of this product because it is neither runny nor thick. It is just right to apply evenly without any streaks. Hmm...I should use it as a base too.

Giveaway! Win a Set of Voi Velour Pants & Hoodie (International) CLOSED

In my previous post where I showed you some chic sets of Velour pants & hoodies, I said that there would be a giveaway. So here's a brand new set in a lovely dark teal color (my camera doesn't pick up green well) for one lucky reader of IVC!

Sizes available: Small (my size), Medium, Large, Extra Large.

Want to win them? All you have to do is 2 or all of the following:


Compulsory:

• Anyone can enter, even those who don't have a blog. But you must to be a follower of this blog on Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
• Like Voi's Facebook fanpage (3 entries)

Extra Entries:

• Blog about this giveaway or put the giveaway pic on your sidebar with a link to this post (2 entries)
• Tweet about this giveaway (2 entries) ~ RT to win @In_VanityCase Velour Set Giveaway

If you do all, your name will appear 8 times in the list.

To enter, please Copy & Paste the following and fill whichever apply in the comment box below:

• Google Friend Connect Name: 
• Facebook profile name:
• Link to your blog post about this giveaway:
• Tweet:
• Email:

(Please make sure you enter only once and in one comment only so there will be no confusion)

* We will be checking everything, so anybody who cheats will be disqualified.

This giveaway is open internationally. All entries must be submitted before 7th February, 2011 at 11:00 PM IST. Winner will be randomly picked by me and will be announced a couple of days after that. The winner will be contacted via email and if I don't hear from her within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen.

*Note: The sets are brand new & will be mailed by the company in the best condition. However, they will not be liable for any loss or damage in transit. 


Thank you for entering & Good luck! :)


THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.


♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Bright Rimmel Lipsticks ~ Swatches

Bright lips will definitely be a trend in the spring, so I picked out 3 of the brightest lipsticks I have that aren't red or hot pink. They are by Rimmel- Moisture Renew & Colour Show Off.

Moisture Renew lipsticks have a lustrous moisturizing finish, whereas Colour Show Off lipsticks have a matte/velvet finish and are highly pigmented. I like both finishes. I think Rimmel Lipsticks are worth a try if you are a lipstick gal.

Rimmel Color Show Off Lipsticks ~ Kiss Me, Pink Fame

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Review

This cleansing oil is DHC's 'superstar' product. Ever since I came to know about cleansing oils, I've wanted to try this one as it'a very popular and gotten rave reviews.

Claims: Try this amazing cleanser and you’ll see why it’s our most popular product worldwide. Dirt, excess oil, makeup—even waterproof mascara—and other pore-cloggers dissolve easily, leaving your face a grime-free zone that is soft to the touch. Its unique water-soluble formula rinses completely, so you’ll never see a greasy residue. Olive oil and vitamin E help ensure you won’t see dryness either.

Ingredients: olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil.

Make Up For Ever Moulin Rouge Inspired Look

Since I'm into red lips these days, I thought I'd do an inspired look and it had to be Make Up For Ever's Moulin Rouge Collection promo pic. Hope you like!

Ricci Ricci By Nina Ricci For 'My' Special Day

Today is a special day for me, and I'm celebrating it with Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci.

It's a special day because it's my day. Literally. 14th January is "Cynthia" Day, named by 'somebody special' for reasons that are personal. No, please don't wish me.. haha! It sounds silly, but it means something to us, plus I get gifts so it's not silly after all! ;)

Mac Chromagraphic Pencil ~ Great Spot Concealer!

The Mac Pret-a-Papier Collection is long gone, but I want to rave about one product that have been treating me real good- Chromagraphic Pencil. 

The Chromagraphic Pencil is a multi-purpose product. It can be used as a concealer, eye liner (a good alternative to white pencil for the waterline.) But it's NOT FOR LIP AREA. I guess outside the lip line is okay, when you want to emphasize your pout.

I use it mainly as a spot concealer. It covers pimple scars, freckles, dark spots pretty well + I can precisely dot it where I want it. It's definitely better than the other jumbo-like Mac concealer pencils

Mac Chromagraphic Pencil NC15/NW20

Let's test it on the freckle (or whatever it is) on my hand.

New Bourjois Healthy Mix Range

Looks like Bourjois has come up with some new products carrying the Healthy Mix tag:

• Healthy Mix Serum - A gel foundation
• Healthy Mix Bonne Mine Loose Powder ~ Matte finish powder made with 96.8% natural formula
• Kabuki Brush ~ With goat hair

 Healthy Mix Loose powder is available in 2 shades: 51 For Fair to Medium Skin & 56 For Dark and Tanned Skin

My Healthy Mix Foundation is almost over, so I guess I better wait for the gel one now.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Make Up For Ever Très Vichy Collection For Spring 2011

Who wants to kiss (on the cheek!) that girl in the promo pic? Isn't the whole pin-up girl meets Barbie look just ADORABLE?!! And OMG...BOWS! *.*  Très Vichy in French means "Very Gingham" and I'm a big fan of gingham prints too! I can't wait for this collection. It's the cutest one since the MAC Hello Kitty Collection in  my books. I hope that it'll definitely be launched in India too.

Make Up For Ever Très Vichy Collection is inspired by Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress & model.

Tres Vichy Collection Products:

Star Powder Diamond ~ Crystal White, Sweet Pink, Peach Pink, Pale Green

Très Vichy Palette ~ Crystal Diamond # 301 and Cheek Color # 303. 

Très Vichy Faux Lash ~ Lashes with gingham bows. Oh-so-cute!

I see a Très Vichy-inspired look coming ;)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

My Perfect Imperfections. Baring it all!

I know I'm quite late with this tag, but I didn't have the time (and courage) to do it until now. I was tagged by Anju to do this a few months back.
Basically, I have to list my 3 imperfections & 3 things I love about myself. So here goes...

My 3 Imperfections:

1. Skin ~ When it's good, it's great. When it's bad, it's a female dog. I've had one pimple after another since last December. Permanent scars- pock mark on my forehead, scratch mark on my cheek (I'm not sure if it was the nanny or the mother). The biggest evil of all? Pigmentation/Melasma. It's like a time bomb! Right now I have clusters of dark spots in areas of my face, and if I stop taking care or GET KNOCKED UP, they will increase in size and spread all over my face! Ahhh....!!! Babies or a flawless face? One day we will find out.
2. Uneven lower teeth ~ Actually my top ones were uneven too, but I got them fixed. The lower ones were a lost cause. I'm thinking Invisalign this year, although I could live with uneven bottom teeth.
3. Nose ~ I wish it was shorter and 'cute as a button'

Nyx HD Grinding Blush

NYX is tempting me more than ever before with their new HD (High Definition) products. But the most interestesting to me are the Powders and Blushes, coz of the grinding technique that's used to release product.

Nyx HD Grinding Blush

What it is: A revolutionary system for face blush. This genius system grinds mineral-enriched high-definition blush powder that deflects light from skin an makes pores appear smaller and smoother. Perfect for photos an filming. Grinding powder allows you to control the amount you need and keeps remaining product fresh. Say goodbye to oil trappings on powders, contamination, and cracking.

HD Grinding Blush Shades:

Menage A Trois! I'm not opposed to that in this case ;)

The HD Grinding Powders work the same way. Doesn't this technique sound really cool?!! I can't wait to get my grinders on them!

Blush is priced at $16.50

Powder is priced at $25

I know, the prices are so unlike Nyx. But I guess if they're HD products, price should be HD too ;).

 So, if you wanna grind, you better start saving!

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Mac Cremesheen Glass, I Adore You!

MAC Cremesheen Glasses are one of my Top 5 MAC Products. I love them so much! They are creamy & glossy without being overly sticky.

What makes MAC Cremesheen Glass different from other lipglasses? It is a lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of M∙A∙C Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Applies with a doe-foot applicator. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.

Nyx Powder Blushes Review & Swatches

Today, I will be swatching and reviewing 2 NYX Powder Blushes- Peach & Pinky. They are both matte blushes, soft & velvety, super-blendable and affordable. They are cutely packed and I like the geometric designs on them too.

Nyx Peach & Pinky