Bourjois Elastic Mascara ~ Hit or Miss?

What it claims:

130% more visible length. All the short and fine ones are lengthened to the max and smoothly coated from root to tip thanks to an innovative stretchable formula that form extensions beyond the tip of lashes.

Enriched with hevea from the rubber tree, the formula stretches your lashes upto 130% beyond their natural length.

What's more, this high tolerance formula, enriched with natural waxes is suitable for sensitive eyes and easy to remove with polymers specially selected for their water affinity.

Tips on how to apply this mascara: Apply with large and slow gestures, that follow the lash from root to tip. This makes it possible to stretch the formula beyond the tip of lashes and to spread it evenly, with no clumps or sticky effect.

Price ~ Rs.550

The Brush (How scary-looking is that?!)

Review:

Long story short, I don't like it! 130% bogus. Never have I found a mascara that makes my lashes so uneven. You'll see for yourself in the pics below.

The first time I tried this mascara, a lil' bit got in my eye and "Oh, my eye! My eye!" (Joey Tribbiani moment) It stung real bad! And they said suitable for sensitive eyes =[

Every time the "formula" somehow settles and clumps at the base of my lashes while I'm applying, which makes the whole process very clum(p)sy. 

With Elastic Mascara (2 coats) & Without (bare-ly lashes)

Full-on Unevenness 

Tell me, do you see any increase in length? 

I don't know what else to say, and what to do with it now.

Rating ~ ♥♥♥♥♥

Too harsh? Okay, ♥♥♥♥♥. Nah....forget it. 

Does it even matter? =D

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

LOTD With Chanel Sunnies With Bows DUPES

I couldn't resist putting up that first pic ~ It's so Retro & might I add unedited? Except I had to increase the brightness a bit.

On to the Chanel sunglasses......

Oh my, the cuteness! I saw these for the first time in Shop n Chomp's blog (lucky girl!) and I couldn't stop thinking about them....day and night....and the following days and nights. I love bows! And I want them everywhere! 

I was going CRAZY!

Then I was at Miss Jo (an accessories store) buying those cute bottle umbrellas and I just hopelessly told the salesgirl "I want sunglasses with bows on the sides"  thinking to myself "Okay, now you're just being silly....AND desperate! Like Miss Jo would have Cha....."

She brought me these..........

Imagine my reaction =D

I LOVE THEM! 

The only difference is that these don't have the Chanel logo on the bows. Which is a good thing coz I don't like fake logos >.<

The Make-up:

Face ~ Laura Mercier Primer Oil-free, MUFE Hd Foundation, Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Cheeks ~ Mac Golden Bronzing powder, Benefit Coralista, To The Beach Marine Life Highlighter
Eyes ~ Used only one color eyeshadow- Toasted from the UD Show Pony palette, UD 24/7 eye pencil in Zero on my upper lash line & waterline, Bourjois Smokey eyes in smoked brown smudged on my lower lash line, Bourjois Elastic Mascara
Lips ~ My favorite lip combo atm - Maybelline Color Sensational Warm me Up & Mac Cremesheen Lipglass in Partial To Pink


*P.S: I do fill in my brows (Maybelline Brow Definist)  but somehow they always look undone in pics =S

*See how Mac Marine Life Highlighter on my cheeks Glows!

Oh, and the price you ask? Rs.899. Available in other colors too: Purple, Brown & White.


Not Chanel, but definitely a keeper. And yes, I sleep better too ;P


What do you think?



♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick Photos, Swatches & Review (& Giveaway?)

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks are said to have high concentrations of pigments to ensure high coverage in one single stroke. Made with a mixture of natural waxes like Candellia, Rice and Beeswax for a long-lasting hold. Derived ceramide combined with Sterol & Nylon powder to prevent the lips from dehydration.

• Dermatologist tested
• Paraben Free
• Violet Bouquet Scent.

Available in 50 shades and 3 finishes ~ Satin, Matte & Pearly

Lakme Fruit Blast Berry Lush Face Wash

Who likes berries?

They're cute and delicious. How about a daily dose of them?

Lakme brought my 2 of my favorite berries together in this new face wash ~ Strawberries & Raspberries.

Berry-delicious!

Description:

Feel juicy fruit extracts of strawberry and raspberry re-energize your face with every wash. While the strawberry exfoliator seeds gently brush away impurities, raspberry & passion fruit extracts re-hydrate skin leaving it tingling fresh with the aroma of natural berries.

I didn't like the Lakme Strawberry Face Wash at all coz it dried out my skin like nobody's business. 

But this one is different. It leaves my skin feeling clean-clean without the dryness and yes it tingles. It smells so yummy. Like mixed fruit jam! 

To see ingredients, click to enlarge

I'm loving it!

Price ~ Rs.125

Rating ~ ♥♥♥♥♥

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Maybelline Color Sensational Raspberry Sorbet & Blushing Brunette Swatches

I thought I'd try the Color Sensational Lipgloss too coz I'm so loving the lipsticks a lot-a lot. 

Of course I couldn't resist buying another lipstick :P

Lipgloss in Raspberry Sorbet & Lipstick in Blushing Brunette

Raspberry Sorbet

Blushing Brunette

Lipgloss ~ Rs.250

Lipstick ~ Rs 299

**For more swatches of Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks click HERE

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Quick Tip: How To Store Your Kabuki Brushes (The Cheap Way)

Most kabuki brushes come packaged in those transparent sharp-edged boxes, which in time look old and get discolored. I live in a dusty area, so it makes me cringe every time I even think about leaving my brushes out in the open.

So, one day I was dusting and arranging my vanity and I just dropped my kabukis into this empty Johnson's Buds container without thinking....

I thought it was one of the smartest things I ever did LOL ;D

I took them like this while travelling too.

Of course it would look much flaunt-worthy in a cute & girly (pink?) container. Yes, I have to get me some of those.

For now, this will do ;)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Bourjois Rose Exclusif Lipgloss Review, Swatch & Color Transformation Photos

Bourjois Rose Exclusif is a transparent lipgloss that adapts to the pH of your lips, and transforms into your very own unique personalised pink.

The lipgloss is enriched with pH reactive pigments, which will self-adjust into a bespoke pink to suit your skin tone.

According to Bourjois, it is good for your lips because it has Anti-oxidant Vitamin E and C, and 8 hr moisture.

Brush Applicator

Here are photos right after application, after 15 mins & over 1 hour later.......

Right after application

After 15 mins

Over 1 hour later

As you can see, it does live up to its claims. However, I would not urge anybody to run to the stores to grab it. Unless, of course, you're dying to find out what "your pink" looks like ;)

The shade didn't get any deeper than a light fuchsia pink on my lips.

I think it's a pretty good lipgloss because:

• Non-tacky 
• Long lasting 
• Very moisturizing and lips don't feel dry afterwards
• Glossy & makes lips look plumper
• Easy-to-use brush applicator
• Non-gritty coz there's no shimmer
• Unnoticeable fragrance

I honestly can't find fault with it. It's gimmicky, it turns into my favorite color, and it's Bourjois! =)

*Available in all Bourjois counters across Delhi/NCR. I got this from Kunchal's for Rs.525.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Bourjois Nouveau Products Haul + *FABULOUS* Free Gift!

As you all know I've been waiting for the launch of all of these new Bourjois products in India.
I had to wait a while after they were launched to go get them coz I wasn't in Delhi. But I tell you, I'm glad I had to wait coz maybe I wouldn't have gotten the free gift then =P

Here are the stuff I got......

French Manicure Kit (Rs.630): Rose Naturel on the tips, So Laque all over the nail & finish with Clear Top Coat

Elastic Mascara ~ Black (Rs.550)

Sweet Kiss Naturel Lipstick in Rose Tendre (Rs.660)

Levres Contour Lip Liner in Enjoleuse (Rs.225)

Rose Exclusif Lipgloss (Rs.525)

This is a clear lipgloss that self-adjusts into a unique personalised pink when applied to the lips

Over a bill of Rs.2500, I got this Black/Hot pink Bourjois Paris umbrella as a gift! 

I love it coz of the City of Paris design with the little cute Eiffel Tower and Moulin Rouge...♥

Isn't it FABULOUS?!

Don't we all love FREE gifts? Especially when they're not those questionable left-over products (Hello, Inglot!)

*Do let me know which products you'd like me to review & swatch first in case you're thinking about buying any of these.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Product Of The Week ~ Nivea Glamorous Gloss in Pink Sugar

Right now I can't get enough of this new lipgloss by Nivea. 

Glamorous? Umm...I guess. 

Smells yummy? YES! It smells like those little round candies...what are they called?....what are they called? You know the ones that come in many colors? Ya, those. It also smells somewhat like those sugar-coated jelly-like sweets. 

Description: Do you want to discover irresistible, glamorous lips? Would you like to have a gorgeous shiny finish and nourishing softness?

The innovative formula of Nivea Glamorous Gloss with Ultra Shine Pigments and an exotic scent brings dazzling shine on your lips and provides long lasting moisturisation and care for irresistible, glamorous lips.

• Transparent ultra shine pigments provides lips with dazzling brilliance (YES!)
• Exotic fruity scent delights your senses (Delicious!)
• Provides long lasting care without sticky feeling (TRUE)
• Contains SPF15, protecting against UVA and UVB rays

Skin compatibility dermatologically approved.

This is how it looks on my lips.......

Transparent with just a hint of milky pink. I guess what Pink Sugar must look like ;)

The gloss makes my lips feel very soft and unchapped. My favorite part of this is the petite applicator, which makes it so easy to apply and get the corners without smudging the gloss outside my lip line.  

Love it!

Price ~ Rs. 139

Rating ~ ♥♥♥♥♥ 4/5

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Happiness ~ Coming Home To Prizes, Gifts & Hauls! =)

Hey guys, I'm back in the city! It's nice to come back to the cool weather (keep raining please!), my love, broadband, the big wide roads, and all the new makeup that was waiting for me! =D (Imagine my impatience & anxiety when I couldn't see them asap!)

First up are the Prizes:

I received 10 Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks from Make Up For Ever (2nd prize for the 'Rouge Is Art' Contest)

**Will write the shade numbers and names when I swatch them

Next is the prize I won in Shivani's (Adorable On Your Vanity) Giveaway:
My first ever Urban Decay product ~ Show Pony Palette

Urban Decay Show Pony comes with a mini Primer Potion and 24/7 Glide on Eye pencil in Zero

She even agreed to sell me her Make Up For Ever HD Blush coz she knew how much I wanted it. Thanks Shivani! 

MUFE HD Blush in Quickie #6

Of course I didn't miss out on the MAC To The Beach Collection which was launched when I wasn't in the city ;))

MAC To The Beach Bronze Body Oil, Bronzing Powder in Golden, Marine Highlight Powder, and Chromagraphic Pencil NC15/NW20 (from the Pret-a-Papier Collection)

By the way, MAC launched 3 new collections today : In the Groove, Opulash & Superglass. 
I've yet to check them out, but I sure want to see what the deal is with the famous Stereo Rose.


Last but not the least, are some gifts from the lovely people at strawberrynet.com . They were kind enough to let me pick what I want =). So I went for 2 Laura Mercier products I've always wanted to try:

Laura Mercier Undercover Pot #2, Foundation Primer Oil Free

Strawberrynet is currently teaming up with an Indian website, where they are offering 70% discount only to Indian customers. To know more please click HERE . It's only for a few days, so check it out NOW!

Reviews and swatches coming soon!

That's all for now. Hope you're having a great day....


♥ Cynthia Z ^.^