Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover SPF 25 Review

Have you seen the movie "The Skin I Live In"? It's weird, but well-written. Somehow Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover SPF 25 makes me think of the movie. Skin....Skin. Don't you think that word sounds weird? Rumpelstiltskin. Oh-kay it sounds even weirder now.

What it is:
This ultra light, oil-free, water based formula delivers naturally fair, breathable skin. Its weightless formulation hides pores, fine lines and uneven skin tone to leave skin peachy soft all through the day. It lasts up to 16 hours without fading and has Vitamin B3 and sun protection of SPF 25.

Available in 3 shades: 01 Ivory Fair, 03 Golden Medium, 05 Beige Honey.

I picked 03 Golden Medium. It suits me the best, but is still on the lighter side, although it adapts to my skin tone well & doesn't make me look ghastly. If your skin tone is darker than mine, the darker shade might be a better match.

Purple Lipstick Suggestions ~ From A Reader

After my Lipsticks That Don't Exist post, I got a very helpful comment from a reader- Perween.

Hey Cynthia, I love going through your blog. You have a great knack for writing that is not only informative but has a wonderful sense of humour. After reading this post I took it upon myself to hunt for a violet lipstick for you. I went to Sephora today and came across these lipsticks that may match the second picture:

• MUFE - Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick, Shade #15 - Pearly Violet 
• Smashbox – Be Legendary Lipstick, Shade – Bold Berry (vivid violet)
• Dior – Rouge Dior Lipstick, Shade 786- Mysterious Mauve
• Dior – High Fashion Lipstick, Shade 001, Violet Tatoo

Isn't that the sweetest thing?! :) ♥

I couldn't find good photos of all the lippies on Google, so I just  put up these to give you all an idea....

I am definitely going to get Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #15.

Thanks Perween! I really appreciate your very kind & thoughtful effort.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Finishing Powder Review

Have you ever used a cooling powder that is not Dermicool? I have been using one- Revlon Revlon Colorstay Aqua Mineral Finishing Powder.  It's a cool/wet powder, which is somewhat similar to the MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder.

About:

NEW ColorStay Aqua Mineral Finishing powder is a translucent mineral finishing powder that delivers a burst of hydrating coconut water and an instant cooling sensation upon application. This revolutionary mineral finisher sets foundation and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines, leaving skin even and smooth. Specially formulated longwearing ColorStay technology provides a shine-free soft matte finish that lasts all day. Best of all, this weightless loose powder keeps skin looking healthy and flawless. 

• Instant hydration with coconut water
• Sets makeup for a shine-free finish
• Wears all day
• Soft matte formula made with water, not oil., so there’s no shine
• SPF 13
• Wear alone or with Colorstay Aqua Mineral Makeup
• Available in 4 shades: Translucent, Translucent Light, Translucent Light Medium, Translucent Medium.

Here, I am showing you Translucent Light, which is just right for my skin tone. 

GLOSSYBOX To Launch In India

This just in: GLOSSYBOX is launching in India!

About GLOSSYBOX:

We’re GLOSSYBOX Beauty, an idea born from a team of beauty lovers who got tired of wasting time and money buying the newest beauty products without the opportunity to try them to understand if they are right for us. GLOSSYBOX Beauty has grown to become the world’s leading premium beauty subscription company. We are present in 14 countries on 6 continents, and we are now COMING TO INDIA!

Each month, hundreds of thousands of women around the world eagerly await the delivery of their GLOSSYBOX Beauty to discover amazing new beauty products. We send out a gorgeous box filled with a surprise mix of 5 high-end travel- and full-sized beauty and cosmetic products from world’s top beauty brands. This gives women the chance to experiment with new products in the comfort of their own home.

GLOSSYBOX is set to launch in March, 2012.

Aren't we all excited? :))

♥ Cynthia Z *.*

Illamasqua Sophie-I Collection & Technique: Video Tutorial

Illamasqua works very closely with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and the latest collaboration with them has produced the Sophie-I Collection and Technique, now developed further with a look by Creative Director Alex Box.

About Sophie Lancaster: Sophie Lancaster was beaten to death, in 2007, for dressing different (Gothic). Sophie sustained brutal beatings while trying to protect & cradling her boyfriend, who was knocked unconscious. You can read more about the heartbreaking story here

Why My Lashes Grew Longer

My eyelashes grew a tad longer! That much. Okay, I know it may not look like a big deal to some, but for me it's something. I want to say a tad thicker too, but I don't want you to loff.

I started noticing it last month. I'd apply a mascara and think, "It never made them this long before, how come?"

It was kind of easy for me to narrow down the products that may have caused it coz I was stuck in a rut when it came to everyday makeup, I'd use the same stuff every single day.

Look With Revlon Ruby Colorburst Lipstick

In my quest to find a deeper red lipppie, I found 2 & one of them is Revlon Colorburst Ruby [The other one is AWESOME! Will show you soon!] 

If you're thinking of getting a red lippie- for Valentine's Day maybe- do check out Ruby coz it is gorgeous!

Lakmé Absolute Products Sneak Peek

I thought I'll let you have a lookie at some products from the highly anticipated Lakmé Absolute Collection.

Here's what I got:

•  Lakme Absolute White Intense Skin Cover. Rs.575 : Review coming in the next few days.
•  Lakme Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse, Rs.467 : Will review this too in a week or so.
•  Lakme Absolute Moon-Lit Highlighter, Rs.510 : Lovely design. Will show you if it looks as lovely on the face.
•  Lakme Absolute Matte Lipstick, Rs.318 : I got Grape Blossom. Swatches coming soon.
•  Lakme Absolute Plump & Shine 3D Glosses, Rs.375 : Review here
• Lakme Absolute Fast & Fabulous Nail, Rs.175 :  Not shown, Review here

Prices may differ coz I got a discount on them from Lifestyle.

Lakmé Absolute Plump & Shine 3D Glosses Review & Swatches

"The secret to that juicy pout unravels. This revolutionary 3D lip gloss contains Marine Collagen and high shine pigments to keep lips plump and hydrated all day long." ~ Lakmé

I got 2 shades to try out: 

• Berryshine ~ A peach with gold shimmer. This is the most attractive out of all the shades in this range. I really love how it looks in the tube! I'd pick it over Nars Orgasm  Lip Gloss, any given day.
• Candyshine ~ Candy pink with gold & purple shimmer.

These lip glosses look so pretty & tempting in the packaging- especially Berryshine. 

Maybelline BB Cream Now In India

This will make all those who've  been dying to get their hands on a BB Cream VERY VERY HAPPY!

Maybelline India has launched a BB Cream or  Bright Benefit Cream!

It is an 8-in-1 skin perfector. It instantly brightens, Protects with SPF 21/PA+++, Evens tone, Hydrates, Conceals, Smoothes, Mattifies & Freshens.

This instant skin perfecting cream comes in a compact, travel-friendly 18 ml squeeze tube and is available in 3 unique earth shades – Nude, Radiance and Natural.

Price: Rs.199 (Woohoo!)

My thoughts on BB Creams  HERE

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lipsticks That Don't Exist

For a while now I have been searching for some lipsticks. I google & google... look at hundreds of swatches and....

I'm furious to find out: They. Don't. Exist.

Grrr.

Let's blame Photoshop.

Yes, I could try to create them by mixing different....I don't even have time to complete that sentence.

So below are those lipsticks:

• This Rich Plum: This is supposed to be Maybelline Color Sensational Midnight Plum, but the real thing doesn't look anything like that! 

Inglot Matte Lip Pencil 28 Swatches & Photos

I picked up another one of my favorite lip products- Inglot Matte Pencils, and this time its a pink shade!

Shade 28 is a fabulous fuchsia pink with moderate purple undertones, which is prettier than Nicki Minaj's or Lady Gaga's pinks.

Neutral Everyday/Office Makeup Guide (From Unpublished Video)

Good Morning Everyone!

Hey, I never greeted you that before! I either got up very early (New Year's Resolution) or I scheduled this post last night.

So.... this was supposed to be a video which I filmed last year...in April! Actually, I edited parts of the video but every time my computer would freeze & conk out in the middle, then I went on vacation, then I bought a new laptop, then old laptop couldn't be turned on....I gave up. I have a lot of unedited videos btw >.<

A few days back, I could turn the darn thing on again! I finally transferred all important files, including this one. I decided to put screen shots so my effort wouldn't go wasted. 8 months later!