My entire MAC collection! :)

Hey Girlies! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I had a pretty wonderful relaxed Sunday.
After a really long time I decided to re-arrange my vanity case.One thing led to another (like it always does..)pretty soon my de-clutter & organize mission faded in to oblivion and I started playing with my makeup :P

If you looked at the pic below and thought I was showing you some latest limited edition collection launch pics from MAC, dahlings you are so wrong! That's my entire MAC collection in all its glory! :D

As I lined up all my MAC makeup and fawned over my pretty juicy MAC lippies, it suddenly struck me Gosh! I really have accumulated a whole lot of MAC!! 
Two years back if somebody would have told me that I'd be forking out a 1000 bucks on a lippie, my frugal heart would have yelled expletives & done violent somersaults!!
Over the course of past 2 years I turned from somebody who wouldn't splurge on higher end stuff but hoard drugstore brands,to somebody who loosens her purse strings on MAC.

NO, I haven't hit the jackpot or married a Sheikh of any Fascist regime. I still have a whole long cost-benefit debate in my head before splurging at MAC counters, but now I realize I'm better off buying one good quality product I love and will use than 2 drugstore lippies which will gather dust on my dresser. I plan my MAC purchases for months & only pick up stuff I would actually use regularly.

 

 

A closer look at the goodies! :)
The boldest MAC lippie in my stash Impasssioned, Its bold bright and very naughty.Perfect for spring summer season.

MAC Ruby Woo, my favorite retro red lippie.If there is one single lippie I could carry to my afterlife, Ruby woo it is!

MAC Creme in your coffee- My very first MAC purchase, I waited for over 6 months before splurging out on Creme in your coffee, totally love this baby for everyday work wear.

MAC Viva Glam VI, a pearlescent terracotta sheer lippie, totally adore this one and I've worn mine out :)

MAC Rapidblack Penultimate eyeliner the perfect soul mate of winged eyelines

If winged eyeliners are your go to makeup look and you are tired of fumbling around to get the perfect flick with your drugstore eyeliners,its time to say hello to this super sweet and s*xy liquid eyeliner from MAC called Rapidblack penultimate eyeliner.

The packaging is deceptively simple, yet if you have used drugstore liquid eyeliners like this before you'd really appreciate the engineering that has gone in this eyeliner pen. There is no clicking mechanism yet the felt tip always provides the precise amount of eyeliner without leaking or leaving any ghastly streaks.I am very happy that the consistency of eyeliner remains uniform means no uneven finish to my winged liner :) The pen shape also makes it a very travel friendly.

I love the high precision eyeliner tip,which is made with felt,its firm enough to give you control yet delivers a uniform inky eye line. The pigmentation is superb and it makes creating retro winged eyeliner looks a cake walk.

Its not water proof though its water resistant.If I don't rub my eyes then it easily wears for upwards of 8-9 hours,however when I do go rubbing my eyes like a woman possessed it does fade slightly though doesn't smudge.

Priced at Rs 1400/- for 1 gram of product it is quite a splurge.Do remember to cap it properly after use 'coz we don't want the air exposure to ruin the product, and you need to store it horizontally to prevent it drying out quickly.

swatches on NC 45 skin tone.

Overall recco- Snag it before it sells out Girlies, part of the MAC's Marilyn Monroe collection, this is a must have.

A little MAC Marilyn sneak peak & some more MAC;)

The newest kids in my Vanity care which are giving a nervous to my other occupants of my vanity case are these babies from MAC :)
Two pieces from MAC Marilyn collection are the Pièce de résistance of my vanity, I cant stop gushing over Charmed I'm sure,I'm so charmed by this little vixen o f a shade, I think I'll even wear it to bed ;)
The MAC Rapidblack penultimate eye liner is what the perfect winged eyeliners are made of  and creates the inkiest slinkiest black lines.

MAC Marilyn collection-Charmed I'm sure- droool isn't she a beauty :)

DARE TO SHINE ALL DAY! MAYBELLINE PRESENTS HYPERGLOSSY LIQUID EYELINER

Bold, dramatic eyes can make a powerful statement!  

The latest beauty trend advocates emphasis on eyes while keeping the look muted. From ultra-natural to super-glamorous, now is your chance to enhance the beauty of your eyes as Maybelline New York introduces new Hyperglossy Liquid Eyeliner. A single sweep of Hyperglossy liquid eyeliner and let your eyes do the talking.

The Hyperglossy liquid eyeliner is enriched with 24-hr vinyl film formula that gives the glossiest and smudge-proof black line. The hyper reflective polymer and hyper coated carbon black allows the liner to glide smoothly over your eyes leaving an even film of intense color. The patented soft flexible brush does not allow smudging or clumping. 

Swatch fest! Shikha dazzles her Urban Decay and Physician Formula kohls-Its time to pick your favorites

I am Shikha from Dress and Makeup blog http://dressnmakeup.blogspot.in/. I work in an IT company and starting blogging as a hobby, exploring this beautiful world of makeup. I am still amateur when it comes to eye makeup and get inspired by all beautiful EOTD, DOTD, LOTD (still learning blog lingo).

This is first time that I am participating in any blog completion. So here is my entry in 'Swatch-It, Win-It Contest' with my favorite 5 eye liners.

1. Physician Formula Shimmer Black

2. Physician Formula Espresso

3. Urban Decay Radium

4. Chambor Blue Dazzle

5. Lakme Glide On Peacock Green

Swatch Fest! Niesha shares her 5 favorite jewel toned eyeliners

Bored with your Black kohl? Need some makeup-shakeup? 
Glam up your eyes, with these colorful crayons! Niesha shares her 5 favorite jewel toned eyeliners, wear them alone,or use them as a base these eyeliners will bring the perfect op of color and glam up your eye makeup looks

Swatches from left to right

• Colorbar I define pencil in Indigo
• Faces canada eye pencil in Metallic brown
• Lakme glide on eye color in Aqua Green
• Faces Canada eye pencil in dark green
• L'Oreal contour Kohl in Aquatic blue

Swatched on fair-medium skin tone

Colorbar I Glide eye liner pencil Amethyst Spark review, swatch

I glide eyeliners from Colorbar are my absolute favorites when it comes to high quality water proof,transfer resist,smudge proof eyeliners.


The i Glide pencil are and safe on the waterline,their smooth texture means one swipe gets full on color on your upper and lower lashline and you don't need to keep going back and forth with the eyeliner to get a smooth line.Only con is that because they are so creamy they tend to break off quite easily at the time of sharpening.

These come in a chic silver box packaging and have a shade swatch at the base of both the liner pencil and outer packaging. Priced at INR 399/-for an eyeliner pencil they tread the middle ground between budget and splurge for me.

Amethyst spark is a very unusual shade-its a jewel toned shade with shimmer and I often reach out for it when I want to perk up my eye makeup look with a combination of unusual shades.
I have worn it on my lower waterline, though the glitter is a bit gritty to wear on the waterline, it is perfectly safe on the lashline.

MAC Fluidline Dark Diversion, review and swatches

A fleeting glance, a chance meeting with a long lost Beau, a bite of decadent chocolate,a sip of fine cabernet wine... we all need a little Dark Diversion once in a while..

MAC Dark Diversion, pulls you out of your comfort zone of black gel eyeliner and beckons you over to the dark side.

Use it with an angled liner brush to create the perfect plummy brown eyeliner.its dark enough to show up well on dusky skintones.Else it doubles up as an excellent eyeshadow base.
A trick I picked from Sonic Sarwate,Senior Makeup Artist MAC India-Dark diversion when used with MAC 217 Brush / a domed blending brush and swiped over the lids creates a wash of color which serves as a great long lasting base for your eyeshadows.

Swatch Fest-5 Colored eyeliners you need to rock this Diwali!

Poorva shares her 5 favorite colored eyeliners which are perfect for this Festive season. 
 Swatches from top to bottom

• Maybelline Ultra liner brown
• MAC eye kohl Tarnish
• Faces long wear eyeliner Navy Blue (Editor's note- My personal favorite Navy eyeliner)
• Maybelline Eyestudio vivid and smooth eyeliner Olive
• Colorbar iGlide eye pencil Prunella

 All liners swatched on  Indian, fair-medium skin tone.

 

MAC Heirloom Kohl pencil-Review,dupe and eye makeup look

MAC Heirloom Kohl pencil was released with  the M.A.C. Reel Sexy Limited edition collection and is described by MAC as a highly metallized greyed lavender.
Unlike the usual silver pencil which tend to have grey undertones this one has a hint of lavender and it works very well as an eye brightener.

When I received this pencil for review,initially I wondered if it will work on my eyes and skin tone.I payed with it  for a while,and when I tried using it for some eye makeup looks, I found this pretty useful.

It works beautifully to accentuate the eyes when used on inner corner, you can use this as an all over lid color and also apply a light swipe of it close to lashline and blend it to create a light wash of color on the lids.I feel it doesn't work quite as well as a liner on my lower lashline, the creamier kohl texture+my watery eyes= fast disappearing kohl!

MAC Beth Ditto Limited edition collection preview

M ∙ A ∙ C Presents  Beth Ditto

The M ∙ A ∙ C Beth Ditto Collection shoots a knowing wink to candy- glossed  pop. Featuring Zoom Lash Mascara in 3 colours plus Zoom Fast Black Lash, Pro Longwear Lipcreme and Nail Lacquers. Premiering in this collection is Shade & Smoke Shadow/Liner, a dual-ended pairing of Eye Shadow and Greasepaint Liner for achieving a perfect smoky eye. And of course, There’s Liquidlast Liner and our 7 Lash for extra drama. With polished punk sensibility and shades ranging from tender to tart, this collection of unadulterated Beth Ditto aims the spotlight on you.

In the pic-M.A.C Shade & Smoke Shadow /Liner ( Little Miss   Moffet -   True black liner/true white shadow )& MAC Beth Ditto Lipstick Booyah! 

Detailed review coming up soon!

Get iconic eyes everyday with the new Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal and Mascara

 Get iconic eyes everyday with the new

 Lakmé Eyeconic 

Kajal and Mascara

Indian women are blessed with gorgeous deep set eyes and to help highlight this feature, Lakmé has launched Lakmé Eyeconic – a revolutionary range consisting of kajal and mascara. The new Eyeconic Kajal by Lakmé is literally iconic as all you need is one sweep of kajal and it lasts for 10 hours. 

The product is waterproof, it doesn’t smudge and it is even safe for the eyes since it is dermatologist tested.

Complete your look with lots of Eyeconic Curling Mascara. The mascara gives the eyes an intense black finish and comes equipped with a curling brush that helps give curves to your lashes. It is also enriched with D-Panthenol – a moisturizer which keeps lashes soft and smooth. The product makes the eyes look brighter and adds a perfect sparkle to your entire look. 

ESTÉE LAUDER'S DOUBLE WEAR STAY-IN-PLACE EYELINER

ESTÉE LAUDER'S DOUBLE WEAR STAY-IN-PLACE EYELINER

 

This long-wearing gel eyeliner offers the precision of a liquid liner with a soft, satin finish. Perfect for day or night, this unique eyeliner makes it possible to create a precise dark line or a smudgy, smoky eye. The formula’s ultra-pigmented shades glide on easily and deeply for eye-defining color and the lightweight, soft gel texture minimizes pulling and tugging of the delicate eyelid skin, making it appropriate for all skin types. Smudge-proof and waterproof, the quick-dry formula sets quickly and stays put up to 15 hours. Wear it alone or together with your favorite Double Wear Stay-in-Place Shadow Crème or Pure Color EyeShadow shades to create the perfect eye look. The liner is packaged in an elegant glass pot, featuring a glistening golden cap and a petite eyeliner brush for the perfect, precise application every time.

Available in a range of three shades: continuous shades of Stay Onyx, Stay Coffee and Stay Midnight. The Double Wear Eye Stay-in-Place Gel Eyeliner is available at all Estée Lauder stores.

Retail price is INR 1600.

Kryolan Kajal Pencil Nude Review Swatches & Tips!

I'd been in search of a Nude kohl pencil for a long long time,you know for the whole spiel of bigger brighter fresher eyes. After a Herculean search of almost all brands I finally spotted a nude Kohl pencil in Kryolan (I know MC makes it, but I was loathe to fork out 1000 bucks for a pencil I'll rarely use!)

I picked it during my last Kryolan Haul-Click here to read more about my Haul Let's find out if Kryolan Nude Kajal delivered.

12 cm pencil costs INR 175/- The texture is extremely emollient and creamy & the shade isn't nude but more bone colored.

Bourjois Regard Effet Duochrome Eyeliner Vert Dore` Review & EOTD

Imagine its springtime in Paris & you were to meet this handsome eyeliner at Avenue des Champs-Élysées and after catching your eye he introduced himself' "Je m'appelle Bourjois Regard Effet Duochrome Eyeliner Vert Dore" chances are you'd flutter your eyelashes and marvel at his accent but that name?! Phew!! it was quite a mouthful ! What is with Bourjois's super complex French names?

Tongue twister names asides,Isn't it the most gorgeous eyeliner pencil ever?!! I totally love the beautiful ombre effect of gold & green on the pencil.

The pencil contains1.17 grams of product,though sharpening means product wastage, this pencil is relatively easy to sharpen. The tip holds firm while sharpening so you can get a decently pointed tip. The liner itself is creamy enough to go on without tugging the eyelids. It stays on for 5-6 hours comfortably on my oily eyelids and watery eyes.The eyeliner has a shelf life of  18 months and costs INR 330/- its a tad pricey for a drugstore brand but considering how long eyeliners last & unique shade I don't mind the price much.

REVLON MAGIC EYELINER PENCIL SMOKY BLACK

Smoky Black eyes is the most desired look by every single Indian Girl with an iota of interest in makeup.
Seduced by the promises of sultry smoky black kohl rimmed eyes I bought Revlon's Magic Eyeliner pencil.Did it live up to the hype? Read on to find out more.

The eyeliner comes in standard pencil packaging,its shade is very unique I'm yet to see an actual smoky black shade in any other brand. Most other brands veer towards a dull gray, this one has slightly purplish ashy tone to it and I quite like the shade.
The eyeliner is smudge proof, water proof and transfer resistant. Its stays on for 6-7 hours easily and you need industrial strength makeup remover to get rid of it completely at the end of day.

ORIFLAME VERY ME DOUBLE TROUBLE EYE PENCL REVIEW GUEST POST BY MEENU

They Say Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.
Its difficult to keep off trouble when it looks this tempting!! Meenu flirts with trouble in this Guest post.Read on to find out more  about Meenu's Oriflame Very Me Double Trouble Eyeliners.

I love colored eye pencil. They are easy to apply, less time taking as compared to liquid liners and easy to carry. OK I don’t spend on high end expensive pencil liners but I do have a mini collection of affordable and good liners.

The recent additions to my collection are the “Oriflame Very Me Double Trouble Eye pencils”. They have five variants of them and I got myself three when they were on discount last month. 

These are cute pencils with double ends bearing different colors at both ends. This two-in-one concept is what I like most in these pencils. For now I can show you only two liners because my sister took the third one from me. It was named “Mocha Loca” and had brown and bronze colors. The other two I own are “Blue Lagoon” and “Goddess Green”. 

FACES LONG WEAR EYE PENCIL SOLID BLACK REVIEW AND ALL SHADE SWATCHES

Lusting for Lakme's Ultimate Kohl or MAC's Smolder,but don't want to fork out wads of cash??

Drop everything right now and go snag the Faces Long Wear Eye Pencil in Solid Black.

I had my eyes on Lakme Ultimate Kohl, but I wanted something totally smudge proof and pocket friendly.
I've been using Maybelline Colossal kajal &I'm on my 3rd Coossal pencil.II love it, but just wanted to have a change of pace & try new stuff. Any Kohl I picked had to score higher to usurp Maybelline Colossal as my Go to Kajal.

I chanced upon Rekha's glowing review on Faces Eye Pencil and it seemed like an answer to my prayers.I could have ordered it online but I had to check out if it was actually smudge proof as it was touted to be.

Lo & behold it is! I've been wearing it for 7 hours and it hasn't budged. The hand swatches are just as vivid as when I swatched them hours back. I'm superbly impressed. Where was this kohl all my life ??

Here are swatches of 11 Faces Eye Pencil

Shades from Left to Right-   

1.Forest Green-Metallic shade, dark bottle green with metallic finish

2.Solid Brown-Matte dark coffee bean brown shade

3.Turquoise-Very unique shade has a mix of Navy & Forest green shade,metallic finish with silver reflects

4.Dark Green-Flat matte green

5.Solid Black- Pigmented matte black

5.Aqua Blue-Metallic finish,light aqua blue green shade with reflects

7.Purple-Deep aubergine color,no shimmer but muted metallic finish

8.Metal Brown-Deep bronzey brown, metallic finish with bronze shimmer

9.Gray-True gray color, very close to solid black but has slight metallic finish,great for smokey looks

10.Black Sparkle-Pigmented matte black with high silver glitter.The glitter stands out against black background and doesn't look flat or muddy on application

11.Navy-Metallic navy-peacock blue mixed shade.

Packaging- It comes in a simple pencil,basic black wooden casing and black cap,The base of the pencil has end cap in the shade of the eyeliner color, makes for easy storage.

BIOTIQUE BIO KAJAL REVIEW AND SWATCHES

I wanted to give my eyes some downtime from the transfer resistant waterproof kohl.I wanted a herbal kajal which I could use on my water line and to tight line which contained sweet almond oil to soothe eyes and boost lash growth.My search took me to Biotique Kajal.

What Biotique claims about the Bio Kajal-

"This soothing eye liner is made in the traditional Ayurvedic manner, blended with pure sesame oil, sweet almond oil and extracts of eclipta alba, Indian gooseberry and berberis aristata. Nourishes the eye, area and leaves eyes sparkling.Also promotes eyelash growth."

The kajal is organically pure and preservative free, Dermatologist tested for safety (shouldn't be Ophthalmologist tested??)  The product is not tested on animals. "This is not a cosmetic product, it has therapeutic properties"

NYX EYE PENCIL IN EMERALD CITY 911-GUEST POST BY POOHKIE

Remember those old Onida ads we saw as kids?- The Green eyed Onida Devil spouting "Neighbour's envy owner's pride".Seems the Green eyes never went out of fashion.So when Poohkie decided to Go Green eyed (no not with envy,my laddoos for fun of course),NYX Eye Pencil in Emerald City was the weapon of her choice.

Was it love at first sight? Read on to find out more