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.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ~ The Ugly Truth

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer was part of the Smashbox Superstars that I got last year. I've been using this primer since then, and the first 2-3 times I thought it's one of the best products ever! It minimized my pores & made my skin so silky and smooth!

 And then when I used it after that, maybe in early December, I got the most painful and angry pimples I've ever had on my forehead near my hairline, and on my chin- which left a scar! This is because it has Dimethicone, better known as Silicone, which is known to clog pores and cause breakouts.

Still, I wasn't ready to give up on it, so on Friday, I used it again and the next morning, ta-da two pimples again- on my forehead and cheek area near my nose where the larger pores are. Sigh! But this time, they are small and not so painful.

Testing Blog Stuff But Post Can't Be Blank

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♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

HAUL: Mac, Body Shop, Maybelline, Bourjois

I realized that I haven't done a haul post in ages, I mean, since December. This is sort of a necessities  haul, and I'm very proud of myself for being able to resist buying so many things I don't really need. Accessorize, Marks & Spencer, and Guess tempted me more than MAC yesterday. I was not much of a jewelry person before, but now I'm even thinking about making my own jewelry =D.

Anyways, here's what I got:

• Maybelline Whitestay UV Comapct Powder SPF 18 in Light Ivory (Rs.150) ~ I've always wanted to buy this. It's so cheap it feels almost criminal not to buy it + I needed another handbag compact
• Mac Paintpot in Painterly (Rs.1100) ~  I really like my Coral Crepe Paintpot, so I decided to get a beige one that can be worn under any eyeshadow shade.
• Bourjois Liner Feutre in Noir (Rs.650) ~ This is a felt tip eyeliner. Really black and my kind of liquid liner. I will review it next week

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.

Zoozoo Inspired Eyes

Zoozoos! How cute, right? Although I don't like watching cricket, except during the last hour & only when my country is playing, I don't really mind that the Cricket World Cup is taking over our living room these days, mainly coz of the Vodafone zoozoo ads! I just love them! If I'm in the bathroom, I would rush outside when I hear a zoozoo ad =D.

Just for fun, I tried to replicate the Zoozoo eyes :)..I see makeup inspiration everywhere, as you can see ;)

I used my favorite, and very easy to use- Loreal Super Liner Carbon Gloss

I think I would actually wear a thinner version of this eyeliner style in real life. What about you?

My favorite zoozoo ad at the moment...

Isn't she a darling?! *.*

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

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 ^.^

Favorite Makeup Tips

Here are 5 of my favorite makeup tips, old and new, which I picked up from various sources- magazines, makeup artists & my own experience:

• If you don't want length on your bottom lashes, apply gel liner on them instead of mascara. 
• Apply some loose powder with a fan brush or a puff on your under eye area when using dark eyeshadows or shimmery eyeshadows, so your base won't be ruined if there's fallout. You can just dust it all off with a powder brush when you're done.
• Tearing up while applying mascara or liner but don't want the tears to roll down and spoil your makeup? Just press a Q-tip (ear bud) right on your tear ducts. The tears will be absorbed immediately. Do this when you use eye drops too.
• My new favorite way of applying mascara to extend my short lashes & curl them at the same time: Place the brush at the roots of your lashes, and start rolling the wand (inwards towards cheek), keep rolling till it reaches the tips of your lashes. Repeat until you have evenly coated all your lashes.
• What's your natural blush shade? Squeeze your fingertip (a little above the line), the increase in blood flow will make the tips look pinker. That's the color that will look most natural on your cheeks.

I will keep posting makeup & beauty tips every now and then, so they can go in the 'Beauty Tips' tab up there. Hope you'll enjoy reading, and find them useful.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

New Sigma Brushes + Cute Video

I did a Sigma haul again. I needed some more face brushes, for various reasons, but mainly coz my face brushes take too long to dry in this cold-ish weather that I felt I had to get more. Of course I had to throw in one eye brush as well, to kinda 'balance' it out.

The brushes were shipped on 4th Feb and reached me yesterday- 23rd Feb. It took a little longer than the last couple of times I ordered from Sigma, but I'm just relieved they didn't get lost, or something tragic like that.

Here's what I got:

• F55 Small Duo Fibre ~ $14 (Rs.636)
• F35 Tapered Highlighter ~ $16 (Rs.727)
• F05 Small Contour ~ $14 (Rs.636)
• E45 Small Tapered Blending ~ $9 (Rs.409)

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 ^.^