Update on the Riddle Contest

Hey girls,

Just a quick update. I'm sorry if I wasn't very clear on what type of answer I was looking for before.

The answer shouldn't just be "lipstick" or "blush" or "eyeshadow"

You have to name the product. For eg: "Mac (or any other brand) Lipstick" or "Nyx (or any other brand) blush"

Those of you who misunderstood can send your answers again HERE


If you have any questions or doubts regarding that Riddle Contest, please comment here.

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Solve A Riddle & Win A MAC Lipstick :)

Hello lovely readers,

Hope you're doing well. You all have been so wonderful and so supportive, some of you from the very first month I started blogging, and I couldn't thank you enough for just dropping by everyday. It's nice to know that I'm not here alone, talking to myself =D. I want to show my gratitude by giving one of you a small gift. I wanted to do this last Christmas, and then Valentine's Day...but couldn't think of a simple but interesting way to do it, until now.

I've hosted many Giveaways before, but this is different, coz there won't be too many rules. You just have to rack your brains a little bit.

Okay, now let's have some F-U-N!!!

Contest is open internationally & to ALL readers of IVC (silent ones too *wink*)

Contest will end next Friday- 1st April,'11 at 11:59 PM IST, after which comments for this post will be disabled.

Only one Rule: You just have to be a follower of this blog before participating, because this contest is my way of thanking readers.

One reader is allowed to submit ONE comment only. Please answer only in ONE comment. You won't be able to delete a comment coz it will reach me immediately.

*Answers/comments will not be published till the contest ends, to prevent cheating & copycatting hehe. Fair enough, right? I will publish them when the contest ends & will announce the winner the next day. If there's more than 1 right answer, then I will have to pick one winner randomly. If no one answers correctly, well...I will get very mad, coz you don't know me and my blog at all! =D

Prize ~ 1 MAC Lipstick (from the permanent line) of winner's choice. 

All you have to do is solve this riddle:

"Rubies & pearls adorn me,
Oh, how I love my reflection,
There's me, there's me....there's me!
Clickety click...here I go,
Hope you're ready for the show."

Yes, that's a make-up product talking. Clearly a narcissist lol. I have mentioned the product in this blog before an it's one of my favorites. Name the product. The one who guesses right wins the prize. Simple.

***IMP ~ Just so I don't publish the comments for this contest by mistake, please write:

RIDDLE: The name of the product is ______ 
(followed by your email address)

If you WANT to win, think at least 3 times before posting your comment and psst...look for subtle hints.

Good luck all! I hope you'll have fun & enjoy this little contest :)


UPDATE: Sorry if I didn't make it clear before, but you can't just say "blush", "lipstick" or "eyeshadow". You have to say exactly what it is. For eg: "MAC (or any other brand) Lipstick" or "Nyx (or any other brand) Blush"

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Lotus WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub Review

Claims:

Lotus WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub exfoliates the skin gently, removes dirt, impurities, blackheads and whiteheads leaving your skin brighter and healthier with a shining glow. The gentle exfoliating action works on skin discoloration, dull and uneven skin tones and softens the skin giving you a firmer texture.

Oatmeal exfoliates gently, restores the natural moisture balance of the skin and yogurt moisturizes and lightens the skin reducing imperfections giving you silky, smooth and brighter skin.

For all skin types.

How to use:

Gently apply the scrub on moistened skin with brisk circular movements on your face and neck, Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use twice a week.

Neutrogena Fine Fairness Serum ~ Does It Work?

Claims:

This  light-weight, easy-to-absorb intensive treatment can visibly lighten skin tone as it refines skin texture.

Contains Neutrogena HealthyWhite Complex that helps inhibit melanin production and high purity retinol to enhance cell regeneration, stimulate collagen and refine skin. Anti-oxidants to help neutralize effects of free radical damage and help prevent melanin production. Clinically proven to improve skin tone and clarity, see visible results in just 4 weeks. 

How to use:

Use 1-2 times a day after cleansing. Lightly massage in to boost penetration.

Disappointing Beauty Products

I do favorite posts and haul posts and influence you to spend money. Bad... bad girl! I love comments like"Reading this blog is not good for my wallet",  and I can totally understand how you feel because I feel like that every single day when I see new things in other blogs and websites. 

So, I'm hoping posts like this one will help you save some money.

Here are 3 of the most disappointing beauty products I used recently:

1. Face Facial Cleansing Buffer: For face? Really?! It's so rough and scratchy I regret using it on my face even once. They should rename it Foot Cleansing Buffer or Hairy Back Cleansing Buffer.

New U Haul + FREE Gifts!

I love New U! I want it to get bigger & better, like Watsons, my favorite drugstore. I was shopping there yesterday, and realized that I'm a big fan of QVS. The brand has such cool beauty tools- makeup brushes, sponges and whatnot. I want them all! Especially the sponges, I don't know why!

Here's the stuff I got:

• Audrey's Wedge Sponges 24 pcs (Rs.95) ~ LOVE! I needed more sponges
• QVS 2 Facial Cleansing Facial Sponges (Rs.165) ~ I needed (yes, needed) a soft facial sponge to cleanse & scrub my face. Sometimes I need a softer tool than my Body Shop Facial Buffer.

Welcome Summer LOTD

No, actually summer is not welcome at all! But there's nothing we can do about it?!  It got so stuffy suddenly that everybody is feeling ill. Rain is expected one of these days, so let's keep our fingers crossed. Maybe spring will come again and 'stay just a little bit longer' ♪ ♫

Okay, on to the lotd...Bright colors for the eyes are very in right now- green, red, coral, yellow...etc. I decided to go with green, coz out of all the bright colors, it flatters my brown-hazel eyes the most, and this green from my Nyx palette is my favorite.

Best Cotton Pads For Skin

I found (or more like my hubby found) these German-made Pads+Microfaser, and I'm having so much fun using them. I love things that are different and have a unique quality, and these cotton pads are that!

Textured on one side. So cute! 

The other side is normal and linty, so I'd rather use it for nail polish remover (maybe)

The Fantasy Collection By Gauri & Nainika At LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK 2011

THE FANTASY COLLECTION BY GAURI AND NAINIKA PRESENTED BY LAKMÉ AT THE GRAND FINALE OF THE LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2011 SEASON 

WAS A SENSATIONAL END TO THE EVENT 

March 15, 2011, Mumbai: It was the most eagerly awaited event which ended the vibrant and busy Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011 season. The Grand Finale show featuring designers Gauri and Nainika renowned for their stunning creations was presented by Lakmé at a starry elegant extravagant evening.

The Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel was turned into a veritable Fantasyland as it came alive with butterflies and birds cutouts suspended from the ceiling. The backdrop of trees and snaking vines around the arched entry of the ramp along with the throbbing strobe lights set the scene for the fantastic show.

To the strains of the ABBA classic “I have a Dream”, Amrit Maghera descended from the ceiling reclining on a sliver of a new moon to open the opulent fashion presentation.

Gauri and Nainika the designing duo known for their glamorous Red Carpet collections dazzled the audience with 31 creations inspired by the colour cosmetic line Fantasy by Lakmé.

With stunning eye-catching creations and selection of elegant fabrics, colours, construction and silhouettes, the creative pair showed a breathtaking line of gorgeous evening wear with form fitting bodices that reflected the many moods of a woman. Unbelievable metres of diaphanous tulle, silk and French lace moulded with horse hair and can-can gave the outfits a surreal look. 

Pomegranate Antioxidant Essence By Pure Beauty

This is something I have been using since last September, and I thought it's about time I tell you how much I love it (and most pomegranate skincare products, in general.)

Pomegranates are natural antioxidants. If you don't like to drink green tea, like me (yuck!), it's nice to have an alternative. Pomegranate seed oil has amazing anti-aging properties, and is known as an 'elixir of youth'.

What this Essence promises ~ Formulated with a natural herbal complex made from mulberry root, rice, green tea and pomegranate oil extracts, it allows every skin cell to experience the renewing power of nature, stimulates skin restoration and cell turnover effects. Day after day, it detoxifies and prevents signs of aging, so your skin radiates youthful vitality.

What is Essence? Basically, a serum. Asians prefer to call Serums - Essence.

Usage ~ Massage onto entire face and neck after cleansing. Use day & night.

The Glamorous Jewels Of The Sea By Satya Paul At LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK

SATYA PAUL PRESENTED THE GLAMOROUS JEWELS OF THE SEA COLLECTION FOR SUMMER/RESORT 2011 AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK

March 15, 2011, Mumbai: When the Satya Paul label appears on the ramp the look is truly feminine, glamorous and exciting. “The Jewels of the Sea” collection presented by Satya Paul for Summer/Resort 2011 at Lakmé Fashion Week was an ethnic and western offering comprising saris, lehengas and serene western creations.

Using the inspirations of the theme cleverly, Satya Paul had a mix of Lurex and glitter net for its sheer quality and had prints and embellishments to create the elements of the sea.

Bourjois Liner Feutre Review

Bourjois Liner Feutre in 11 Noir  is a black felt tip liquid eyeliner

I won't drag this review. Either I like it or I don't, right? 

Yes, I do like it. It is like a sketch pen. I can draw anything on my face with it. It is not waterproof, but it doesn't wash off completely when splashed with water. It starts to bleed only when rubbed. 

Long lasting like it claims? Yes, it stayed on the whole day & night (when I went to bed with it once  >.<)

My Frilly Pink Blush Basket

This is how I store most of my blushes & some bronzers. I bought this basket many years ago from Bangkok, together with a matching jewelry box. I love the quilted and frilly pink cotton fabric with white flowers. It is not stuck on the basket and can be taken out to wash. I don't remember how much I bought it for exactly, but I'm sure it didn't cost more than Rs.500.

I don't throw away the outer boxes of the blushes, coz then it's easier for me to find what I want when I can see the names on the top of the boxes.

You can make something like this for yourself if you want. Let me know if you want the pattern details.

It was made by a company called Nantita. I googled it and found their website! How cool! Click HERE to go to it.

P.S: I'm having trouble posting today. Blogger is telling me I ran out of photo storage space (?). Any advice?

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^