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Thursday, 16 January 2014

Inglot Products Review #inglot #productreview



One of my most “favouritest” brand (apart from MAC) is Inglot. 

For the ones who aren’t familiar with Inglot here’s a little bit about the brand -
Inglot is a Polish brand which is 25+ years old and have more than 400 retail stores worldwide. It was created keeping in mind high quality products at reasonable prices. Inglot too follows the black and white color scheme for their branding. Inglot has entered the Indian market under Major Brands which is one of the leading franchisee for premier international brands like Mango, Aldo, Nine West, Charles & Keith etc.

What baffles me is that being such an excellent brand and present in the market for so long it’s yet to gain popularity. I have tried most of the products that Inglot has to offer and I can vouch by them!

Being a makeup artist myself I can say that the quality of the Inglot products is one of the best and the range they offer is pretty wide. Inglot has eye shadows, lip colors and nail paints in every possible shade of every color and in all the textures.

The “Freedom System” offers you the freedom to be able to customize your palettes i.e. eyes, lips and face, and trust me you would be spoilt for choice! Now, you wouldn’t want to get into a impulsive spree and fill your palette all at one go.. so you can either buy a smaller palette like a 2 or 4 squad or if you are craving for more which I am sure you would once you enter the store is buy a bigger palette like a 20 or 40 squad and keep filling them eventually. This will not only help you to buy a wide array of shades but also choose wisely and only those you require! Plus who doesn’t like indulging frequently?! ;)

Inglot offers a very interesting range of products. The first would be the “Rainbow” shade which has 3 shades of the same color in one refill! The second would be the amazing 3D gloss lip gloss! Ya I know that 3D or HD cosmetics is not a new concept but you have to try these lip gloss to know what I am talking about. It’s like different colors rolled into 1!!!

EYES: Some of the products that I totally love are definitely the eye shadows they are beautiful shades, highly pigmented and stay intact till EOD.




rainbow eye shadows


gel eye liners
Another product which I can’t get enough of and I swear by it is the gel eye liner. They are available in 19 shades!!! (pls don’t blame me if you aren’t able to choose which color you would want) They are priced Rs. 850/- for a pot of 5.5g. You would find a worth of every penny paid as these are so totally waterproof that you would have to literally scrape them off while removing your makeup and you precisely need just 1 stroke if you using it for your lower water line!  If you wanna make crying look glam you know which product to choose. The only thing missing is the application brush, but on second thoughts its fine cause the quality just compensates for it!

LIPS: The lipsticks and lip glosses are again highly pigmented, the colors are bright and vibrant. My pick for you would  be the duo paint out which has a shimmer and a matte texture of the same shade!



VLC Sleek lip gloss




Some other products that I have used are the nail paints, which are high in sheen and have a lot of products. The primer is also great it feels like "nothing" on your skin. 



nail polish

I am yet to try the foundation of Inglot but I am sure that they too would be great!

PACKAGING: The customized palettes have a nice packaging. They have a magnetic case which can just slide open, great even for travelling. The quads are available in square and round. Single pots are also available. You can customize your palettes for eyes, face and lips.




PRICING:  I know what you must be thinking- “yeah Inglot sounds great but then let’s get to the matter of truth- the Pricing?” Well, remember what I said initially it was created keeping in mind high quality products are reasonable prices and that is exactly what they offer. Their products are of great quality, I mean I use it all the time on my clients and they are fabulously priced! If I have to compare it with a brand to give you a fair idea of the pricing it would be close to L’oreal Paris! I mean it’s a dream come true for every makeup crazy girl out there!!!!! You want to invest in a product which gives you a professional quality yet at a great price, well ladies you know where you would get that!!!


The stores are located everywhere, just walk into any one of them to be mesmerized!!!  

You can check  out their website to view their entire collection. Inglot Cosmetics 

  





Please leave your comments, views, reviews about this blog post. 
xoxoxoxoxo








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Saturday, 11 January 2014

Maybelline Color Tattoo Review #maybelline #eyemakeup #productreview

Hello Ladies,


So today I am gonna review the product line of one of my favorite brand Maybelline. 
This brand very cleverly maps itself, which caters to both the girls and the ladies! And it is an affordable brand, apart from being available very easily all over India. 

I personally like a lot of products from Maybelline, however I would be reviewing the cream based eye shadows today – Maybelline Color Tattoo eye shadows which have been around for quite some time now. The colors are vibrant, beautiful yet made for everyone and every occasion.

I am personally not a fan of cream based eye shadows, but I quite like these as they easily glide on the lids and are easy to blend with other colors too. They come in small pots and the best part is that they are long lasting and if applied properly it does not crease either. However, I would not suggest these to the girls who have oily skin.

In India, these shadows are available in 8 shades. In other countries the color tattoo eye shadows are available in 2 variations i.e. color tattoo and color tattoo “metal”  all in all 15 shades!!!! Almost twice as much of what is available here. Ugghhhh…. I hate it!!!!!

Out of the 8 shades, of the Indian version, I have 3 shades- Bad to be Bronze, Audacious Asphalt and Fierce and Tangy. I so totally love all the 3 shades and they blend well with some of the other shades that I have.

Bad to be bronze is a dull goldish bronze which blends well with any dark brown or even black on the outer corner.  
Audacious Asphalt is a greyish black shade which is great for a soft smokey look and you can increase the intensity for a bold look.
Fierce and Tangy is more of a fun color! It’s a lovely orange color yet not a very bold “out there” kind of a color.  I like to wear it just as a single color.
Pomegranate Punk: I don't have this shade but I quite like it too.. It is a dark burgundy shade, which is apt for Indian skin tones.

All these shades are really nice, wearable on daily basis or just on occasions. It’s great for both day and night. The other shades in the product line are also great, like painted purple and tenacious teal are also bright colours. It has a good mix of fun colors for the ones who like to experiment and other wearable colors. They are great to bring out the eye color and make them pop!

You can check out more details on their website maybelline india 


Price: Rs. 350 for each pot.



fierce and tangy




Please leave your comments and views and reviews below!!!!
xoxoxoxo









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Wednesday, 11 December 2013

WHATS IN YOUR KITTY??? Version 1.2



How you doing lovely ladies? So holiday season coming up… there are a lot of parties and events coming up… weddings, Christmas, New years and may be birthdays, or just like that parties!!!

One of the quickest and easiest ways to add that glam to your look is by painting your nails!!! Yes! Today we are gonna talk about nails. The must haves and dos and donts!

Oh and by the way chapped nail paint and "un filed" nails, you don't wanna be a talk of the town for the wrong reasons!




TEXTURES:
There are probably more textures in nail paints as compared to lipsticks or eye shadows.. but I am again gonna stick to the very basics that we find in the Indian Market.. Plus you don’t wanna confuse yourself with all those details, trust me.
I am gonna talk about just the basics. If you like to know more, leave a comment and I can tell you more about it.




FROSTS AND THE LIKE:  These nail paints usually look very similar to the frost lipsticks that we spoke about in the previous post.  
frost finish
FROSTS: A frost is a very fine shimmery polish with obvious brush strokes. Its losing its popularity and usually looks good on ladies who are 45ish years old!
PEARL: is very similar to frost but have a pearl sheen to it.
METALLIC: As the name goes these make your nails look like metal. Mostly found in silver, gold, copper or bronze colours.
FOIL: yes it does give the shine like a crippled foil sheet. It has a metallic base colour and has very fine glitter to it. The finish is smooth yet sparkly!




glitter finish
GLITTER: I think this finish is very popular with the teen and the younger generations, however, we all know this finish very well. I think, all we girls go through the “glitter” phase sooner or later! We love to have glitter on most of things around us.. clothes, shoes, makeup or even books and other stationery items.  Any how these nail paints are usually made on a cream/ jelly finish and has a lot of sparkly glittery stuff in it and it doesn’t have a smooth finish to it.
TIP: you can make these kind of nail polishes at home. Take any colour nail polish including clear nail paint and add some glitter that you have left from the corner where you have kept the extra glitter! Or just add a little glitter eye shadow to it.





jelly finish
CREAME/ JELLY: The most popular and mostly commonly found texture among nail paints. They easily available in all brands and colours. The Jelly finish is super glossy which obviously has more shine to it compared to the cream ones.












MATTE: This finish has not yet come into the Indian market as yet ( if you have come across one do lemme know) It doesn’t have any shine what so ever just like the matte lipsticks. They do look great in dark colours like black, deep green, blue, or oxblood.
matte finish
TIP: you can take your cream finish nail polish apply on your nails, and allow steam on your nails before the nail polish can dry. It would give you the almost matte finish.  And stay away from hand lotions!












MUST HAVE COLOURS:

BRIGHTS: Every girl likes to wear bright happy colours for which ever occasion. These colours immediately oomph up your glam quotient and completes your look.
Colours: Fuscia, Leaf Green, Bold Red, Sunshine Yellow, Orange etc.

DEEP PALETTE: Not many girls would probably be a fan of colours like black, oxblood, etc but these colours look great for those girls who can’t keep their hands off their mouth. So if you have really short nails you should try these deep colours. (others too can use these colours)
Colours: Oxblood, Midnight blue, black etc.
TIP: You remember the last time you removed the oxblood nail varnish and how your nails still had some “Redness” to it even after removing it?? Solution- brush your nails with some whitening tooth paste and clean with soap and water.

NUDES: These are perfect for office wear or any other formal ado. These are sober colours which match most of your outfits. Personally I like these colours in the pearl finish.
Colours: Pearl white, beige, baby pink, light peach, light apricot etc
A must have for every girl whether or not you like painting your nails is a clear or transparent nail polish. Its great to use it as a base coat or a top finish coat or just the clear polish if you really don’t have the time for anything colour.






FRENCH MANICURE: Another must have for a girl of every age is the classic French manicure kit. Be it the pink base or a brown base which ever you like. These look great for every outfit of yours and every occasion. They have a sophisticated look. The only down side is the high maintenance that it requires and often requires a professional hand for the perfect look.







MUST HAVE ACCESSIORIES:
Most us do of course have all the “nail kits” that are available in the market, which includes, the nail cutter, nail filer, nail buffers, cuticle clippers, cuticle pushers etc.
nail kit
Dr. Scholls nail softener

















What you would want to add to your grooming kit is the “nail softener”  (Dr. Scholls nail softener are great) for the times when you have an in grown toe nails. This immediately softens the skin and makes it easier to cut. Yes you could also do is soak your feet in warm water for a while, but this is an instant approach.
Also is the nail cleaning brush for…… cleaning (obvio!)  Its available at almost all stores these days.


So that's it for today.... Please tell me your thoughts, reviews, views or just anything you wanna share.

xoxoxoxoxo













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Monday, 2 December 2013

WHATS IN YOUR KITTY - VERSION 1.1

Hello Beautiful Ladies!!!!!!!!!!

So have you started building your kitty as yet???
Looking for some more tips? well... today is your lucky day!!!

Since we have covered about lipsticks in the previous post.. The reason i started with lipsticks and not basics is only cause lipsticks is one thing that every girl has in her closet and wears it everyday!!!

So simultaneously, lets discuss about other things that you would require to build your makeup kit. If you have been following me then you would know that I have already spoken previously about the must have brushes.

Today we are talk about other TOOLS that you would require for your kit. However, please remember that the brushes have been mentioned in the previous post are ONLY basics there are many more brushes that are used.

So, what are the other tools needed for crafting your best look? here goes.....

1. WEDGE SPONGES: I am personally not a fan of using these sponges for makeup,but I do use them while doing nail art. They definitely do help in blending your makeup and removing the harsh lines. These are very easily available in all stores. There is a new king of a sponge which is in a shape of an egg, (picture posted below) that seem really good but the only disappointment is that they are not yet available in India. (Maybe just maybe they should be at Sephoras Delhi)

















2. POWDER PUFFS: yes! we all have them! They are usually used for applying compact or loose powder and helps in setting the makeup and makes the skin oil free. The other use of these puffs is by "wearing" it on your little finger if you want to keep your hands of your face while applying the makeup.



3. COTTON PADS AND COTTON SWABS: These are used for cleaning your face (even that's equally important) , blending and shaping your makeup. (and you thought that cotton swabs was only to clean your ears! )




4. TWEEZERS: Didn't realise that there was a hair or two on the brow or upper lip well, that God for these tweezers! They are total saviours!!! and it also helps in applying the false lashes and place them properly on the water line.





5.  EYE LASH CURLERS: These are a lot of girls out there who swear by eye lash curlers. So even if you are not a avid user of these curlers it is a must have in your kitty, its and easier way to open the eyes, making them look wider and brighter. 




6. SHARPENER: Needless to say why you need this. Please make sure that you need a blade of the right sharpness and size of your lip and eye pencils.




7. SPATULA AND MIXING PALETTE: If you are one of those ladies who like to mix some colors to create your own concoction and creating something new, or you like mixing 2 foundations to create the perfect shade then you would require these tools, else you don't require them.  The spatula also helps in scrapping out the products.



8. BROW AND LASH GROOMER: again not really a must have, but having it in your kitty does no harm. It helps to separate the lashes and "comb" your brow. 



Most of the tools mentioned here are mostly in expensive and equally important to have in your makeup kitty. You can find them in your local store or online. 

Talk to me.. leave your comments, reviews, views....




happy shopping!!!
xoxoxoxo










Disclaimer: Images shown here are sourced from various websites. Only for illustration purpose. 

Friday, 29 November 2013

WHATS IN YOUR KITTY - VERSION 1.0


 Hello my beautiful peeps!!! 
This is a new section in my blog of “what’s in your kitty” where we’ll discuss about what and how you should have in your makeup closet.
I will begin this section with one of the things which can be found in each and every lady’s kitty world over- young, old, fair or not so fair.. and its probably the first thing a girl owns and I am guessing that this is something that we learn to use right from the time we are in our mothers’ womb!!!! *wink* *wink*
Yes! Your guess is as good as mine!!! We are talking about LIPSTICKS!!! So let’s discuss lipsticks- they are so simple yet so much details to keep in mind while choosing them. So lets understand them…………..
There are just 2 simple things that need to be kept in mind while choosing a lipstick- Texture and Shade.








 UNDERSTANDING TEXTURES:


MATTE: Looking for transfer resist all day long lipsticks? Well, matte lipsticks is where your search will end. These lipsticks are highly pigmented, give fuller coverage which means that it makes the colour pop! However they lack shine and may dehydrate the lips. The best time to wear them is when you can’t do a touch up for a long time like at work. Down side- mattes highlight wrinkles. L

SATIN/ CREAM: These lipsticks have a considerable amount of moisture in it and thus, glides on smoothly making it easy to work with. It hydrates the lips and have a decent shine. Most companies offer a wide range of these kind of lipsticks.

FROST: These are shiny but give a subtle, pale finish. Not the ideal one to wear for a night out. These shades don’t work well with darker complexions, however its best suited for younger lips.
SHEER: These lipsticks have a lot of shine like a gloss and last longer than them. They are perfect for a date. The bring positive attention to your lips without screaming for attention.

GLOSS: is mostly a liquid lip color with tons of shine in it. (my personal fave) Though they don’t last very long and need a touch up several times a day they do make the lips look beautiful and sexy.

LIP LINER: These are usually lip pencils or the like. They are used to outline the lips and sometimes can make your lips look bigger or fuller if applied smartly (applies for thin lips)


Now that we are clear on the different textures available and which would be the best for you, lets talk about the must have colours.

BRIGHTS: Gone are the days when only the fair complexioned gals could wear the bright hues with confidence. So you can be of any complexion but you gatta have some of these bright shades in your kitty.

REDS: You can hate it or love it but you can’t ignore the colour of fire, desire and passion. You can opt for any of the reds – a pink or a orange undertone red or a bold blood red! You can never go wrong with a red lipstick. Like they say when I doubt wear RED!!!!

the "devil" always Prada
Our Begum in the royal red














PINKS: are my personal favourite! They go well with every occasion and attire!!! Pinks too have a wide range of hues to it. From carnation pink to dusty rose or to a bold fuchsia. A total feminine shade!!
India's answer to Madonna
Kim looking her best in pink












ORANGES/ CORALS: Orange hues were HUGE last season and are still seen around. The more subtle shades like tangerine or peach for subtle occasion and carrot orange or a goldfish orange for a party wear. There is a shade for everyone.


Gorgeous in Orange
Adorning orange 







NEUTRALS: These shades are required for subtle or official wear or just one of those days when you wanna keep it low key.

BROWNS: This is one shade which can be used for both- a dramatic look or a soft look. Browns look good on any skin tone and for any time of the day.


brown a color for all ages
and for all occasions














NUDES:  You maybe a girl who loves color but you cant miss out on not having a couple of nude shades in your kitty. They work best with all skin tones and age groups. They are a must for the thumb rule that if you wanna draw the attention to your eyes then use nude colour for your lips. They also are very wearable for work so your makeup stays as minimalistic as possible.


Nudes look great even with LBD


the queen of nude lip colors
















So the next time you go for makeup shopping you know what you are looking for!!!
I hope this was just the information that you were looking for... Don't forget to leave a comment below...

Have fun and keep it stylish


xxoxoxoxo



















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