Illamasqua Toxic Nature Collection Product Photos & Swatches

Illamasqua Toxic Nature for Spring/Summer 2011

Unpredictable, uncharted and unnatural, Illamasqua unleashes Toxic Nature for Spring/Summer 2011, a colour collection born from a visionary concept of nature fighting back against the genetically modified society that plunders it. Illamasqua has created the Toxic Nature collection through a palette of lurid shades, corrupted hues and glistening muted tones that offer intoxicating versions of their original selves.

“Having an artist background highly influenced this collection. The medium of paint when it is in various states [mixed on a palette, on a canvas, the colours mutating when you wash your brushes] inspired the product colours of Toxic Nature. Blends, washes, dabs, drips, daubs and splashes of colour are evident in the imagery of the collection.” Alex Box, Illamasqua Creative Director.

Like nature itself, it’s not all sweetness and light. Shades of mint, mushroom, plum, orange and rose are distorted with rich textures and pops of acid-infused brightness that command attention and draw you in…

• Nail Vanish (£13.50) ~ Bacterium & Gamma
• Sheer Lipgloss (£13.00) ~ Torture
• Cream Pigment (£17.00) ~ Hollow, Dab, Mould
• Artist's  palette for mixing and matching the Cream Pigments 

Lakme Cheek Artist Peach Blush Review, FOTD & How To Apply It

I've been using nothing but Lakme Cheek Artist Peach Blush for the past 1 week, and the verdict is in. 

I have used a blush like this a while back, No7 Blush Tint Cream Blush, which I adored. So this brings back good memories (of the blush and shopping at Boots in London)

Lakme Fantasy Collection Fantasy Shimmer Liner Review, Swatches. EOTD

About Fantasy Shimmer Liner:

Steal the secret to those twinkling eyes with a gel based liner infused with micro-fine glitter particles. This rich sparkle liner lets you line, layer or blend without smudging or spreading.

Available in 8 colors: 

Glimmer Blue, Mystic Mauve, Moonshine Topcoat, Astral Green, Indigo Star, Pink Crystal, Bronze Melt, Midnight Moon.

I will be reviewing Midnight Moon & Bronze Melt.

• Midnight Moon ~ Black with silver shimmer
• Bronze Melt ~ Sparkly Bronze

Urban Decay Brow Box Honey Pot Review & Swatches

Let's take a break from all the fantasy, shall we? I badly needed it! :)

Urban Decay Brow Box is my new favorite toy. I am hearting this little thing. It is like a treasure box. It's got everything your eyebrows need.

It comes with 2 shades of brow powders- light brown & a dark beige, clear wax, teeny tiny tweezers, and a teeny tiny angled brush.

Shades available:

Brown Sugar- Dark

Beige Betty - Medium

Gingersnap - Auburn

I got Honey Pot- Blonde. I almost went for Beige Betty-Medium, but I'm glad I didn't coz it would have been too dark for me.

You push the bottom drawer (which is attached to a spring inside) to release the wax. So cute!  

Lakme Fantasy Collection Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick Astral Blue & Glimmer Green Review, Swatches+ EOTDs

What is Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick?

Let your eyes share magical moments with light beams. Creamy color pencils laced with super fine glitter, reflect light and bring a mesmerizing sparkle to your eyes. Edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. Keep the mystery alive.

Available in 4 shades:

• Astral Blue
• Starry Night
• Glimmer Green
• Moon Beam

Lakme Fantasy Collection Botanica Eye Color Quartet Review, Swatches & EOTD

A heavenly quartet of radiant powders explode to color, shape and highlight your eyes. Inspired by the mysteries of the forest, these botanical shades usher in a rush of fresh color! Brighten your eyes with dewy green, petal pink and gold pastels.

Lakme Botanica Quartet consists of 4 Shades, all with a pearl finish:

• Beige 
• Brown (?)
• Petal pink or burgundy
• Dewy green or parrot green

Lakme Fantasy Collection Enrich Satin Lip Color Review, Photos & Swatches

Cast a spell in satin. Rich color takes life in a luxuriously creamy stick that brings satin to your lips. Enriched with sunscreens, vitamins and the goodness of olives, your lips will have a story to share. Indulge in a pod of beautiful shades ranging from floral pinks to shimmering peaches.

Available in 8 shades.

Likes:

♥ Very silky, smooth, glossy and moisturizing. I like the finish of these better than YSL Rouge Volupte Lipsticks. What?! Yes, I really do.

♥ Don't dry out my lips

♥ Pretty long-wear. They don't wear off completely, but leave a tint on lips

♥ Inexpensive at Rs.225

Dislikes:

- Smell. I've mentioned the smell in my first review of these lippies. It bothers me now because I want to wear one of these a lot. The best way I can describe it is old-fashioned classic lipstick scent. 

- Packaging. It's nice, but I wish they had prettified them a little for this collection at least.

Swatches...

Shades ~ 132, 134, 135

Lakmé Fantasy Collection True Wear Nail Color Review, Photos & Swatches

Flash around those enchantingly pretty nails. Happy nail colors in mellow pink, hot pink, soft lilac and mauve, bring gorgeousness to your fingertips. Brush them on your nails and bring magic to any look.

Available in 6 shades. 

The 3 shades I got are ~ 250, 247, 251.

Review:

I LOVE these. I can't stop gushing over them. Consistency & finish are top notch. Not too thick, not too runny & very glossy. Brush is the ideal size, which makes application effortless & almost smudge-free. Most importantly. they dry quickly. 

The shades, oh-my-pêche! The best shades from Lakmé, in my opinion. They are perfect for summer. I adore all of them, especially 250. I reckon #251 will be on my toenails all year.

Lakmé Fantasy Collection Nail Color 250, 247, 251

250 ~ Coral pink. Pink guava-ish. 

247 ~ Pinky beige/nude (meaning:with a pink undertone) with shimmer

251 ~ Raspberry color

Lakmé Fantasy Collection Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer Photos & Swatches

Lakmé Gold Dust Shimmer Bronzer

Be born again as an enchantress. This pure-pressed bronzing powder kissed with a golden shimmer blends beautifully to flatter any skin tone. Sweep it once all over your face or body and enjoy a glamorous glow that’s straight out of a fairytale.

Price ~ Rs.450/-

3 shades in 1

Lakmé Fantasy Collection Cheek Artist Peach Blush Photos & Swatch

Get those dreamy rose-kissed princess cheeks. This multi-purpose stick glides magically over your cheeks for a natural blush. Feminine and fun, these colors blend beautifully on all skin tones. 

Available in 2 shades Peach Blush and Kiss of a Rose

Price: Rs. 395/-

I'll be showing you Peach Blush. I still have to test the wearability and see if it breaks me out or something, coz it's a cream blush, but so far I'm loving this cutie. This shade is so pretty!

Lakme Fantasy Collection Cheek Artist

It has a protective plastic cap 

What's In My Makeup Bag?

If shoes say a lot about a man, then a makeup bag says a lot about a girl, I think. Even if you don't own a very nice looking handbag, a cute little makeup bag can make you feel so much better. It's the heart of a woman's handbag. It has to be pretty. An ugly-looking makeup bag negates the best or expensive makeup products in it. 

This is my makeup bag right now and it's the best one I've ever had (I've had some not-so-pretty ones in the past.)

I adore it! I love the floral design and color combination . Respect to the person who designed/made it. I bought it from that place I went to last year and the year before that (I'm tired of saying it =D) for no more than Rs.400, I think.

There were many so many designs and colors, it was really difficult to decide which one to buy. wish I had bought 1 or 2 more.

Lotus WhiteGlow Serum & Micro-emulsion Review

I know there's been too many skin whitening product reviews over here lately, but I promise this is the last one for a long long time. Some people want to know what I think about these products, so I just want to get it over with and do one final 2-in-1 review.

I'm reviewing them together so it'll be easier to compare them, because I've used them together and then separately, and I've concluded that only one of them is a winner and worth buying again.

Lotus White Glow Intensive Skin Whitening Serum

What it is:

Enriched with Grape, Mulberry, Saxifraga extracts and Milk enzymes that are known fairness agents A proprietary formula that distributes via an advanced delivery system It visibly refines large pores, eliminates blackheads and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The result, you have radiant, youthful looking skin. Contains no harmful chemicals.

How to use:

Use morning and evening all over face and neck after cleansing.

Lust List: Sleek Makeup Avoir la Pêche Collection

Now that is what I call Peach (Pêche?) Heaven. 

I WANT WANT WANT these so badly I feel like stamping my foot and throw a tantrum. Wait, actually I already did that. Ask my laptop.

They look so fabulous & yummy, and I can't get over the fact that they're inexpensive yet inaccessible to me.

Paraguaya i-Divine Palette $10.00