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 :)

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES INVISIBLE FLUID MAKEUP

ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES

INVISIBLE FLUID MAKEUP

 

See No Makeup. Feel No Makeup.™

The future of makeup is here.  New from Estée Lauder, Invisible Fluid Makeup is a technologically advanced intuitive liquid makeup that perfects your skin without leaving a trace.  Harnessing the power of Estee Lauder’s exclusive new, patent-pending IntuiTone™ technology in shades for beautiful skin of every ethnicity, this new generation of foundation guarantees your true-to-life shade match by working with your natural undertones, so skin appears fresh, flawless and radiantly perfected in every light.  So weightless, it is air-infused to let skin breathe.  So different, it will change how you feel about makeup forever.

“Foundation has come a long way over the years, but there were still many dissatisfied women,” said Anne Carullo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Product Innovation, Estée Lauder. “The reason lies in skin undertones. Undertones are what give our skin its unique color and dimension.  Invisible Fluid Makeup is a true innovation because it delivers a veil of visible invisibility to every skintone, working with each person’s natural undertones for the ultimate shade match.  Acting like a weave on skin, the formula allows skin’s undertones to come through, giving the appearance of natural skin, but in a way that is radiantly, naturally and uniquely perfected.”

Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux tested Invisible Fluid Makeup for the first time backstage during New York Fashion Week at the Derek Lam Spring 2012 fashion show and The Row Spring 2012 presentation. This advanced makeup formula delivered a flawless look of fresh, natural perfection to a diverse array of models with a broad range of skin tones.

Kryolan TV Paint Stick (FS36) The must have foundation in your vanity!

'If I could have a penny every time I get asked about my Kryolan TV Paintstick, I could retire rich by now!'

The Kryolan TV Paintstick is the one makeup item for which I get zillion queries from all over the world, right from the shade and how it works and where to buy it?Girls it seems are truly going gaga over this little stick of greasepaint!

This post is also a testimony to the extent of my procrastination, cause this post has been sitting in the draft folder for over 6 months!! Yes..Believe..Well finally I decided to get my booty moving and publish this HG status product post.

So without much ado here is what Kryolan says about their TV Paint stick

"TV Paint Stick

"Successfully proven cream make-up in stick form. The special base of TV Paint Stick allows gentle make-up application that provides effective covering at the  same time. The KRYOLAN assortment of more than 250 color nuances for selection is truly extraordinary - which makes this preparation indispensable for stage, film, TV and video work. TV Paint Stick is available in a variety of more than 120 shades.Available in a handy twist-up cylinder."

Firstly you need to know that this is not your everyday use foundation (though if you are a determined lass you can, I have worn it to work and trust me the makeup lasted full day without touch ups)

This is a thick foundation and goes on matte.It has a faint smell like mild Talcum powders of good old days,comes in a bland looking utilitarian cylindrical twist up tube.

25 gram tube costs INR 800/- and has a shelf life of over 4 years,but once the tube is opened you need to finish it off in 24 months. The price is very good for the quantity that you get.

Why you need to Buy it-If you attend events where you are likely to be photographed and the dewy makeup look doesn't cut for the cameras.Or If you are the bride / friend of bride and need heavy duty long wearing foundation, which will go on & on like a Duracell bunny then this is what you have to use.Or if you are a beauty blogger who needs to click lots of macro / close up images and your regular foundation gives ashy /grey cast in your pictures this baby will work for you.

Chambor Sheer Delight Ultra Matte foundation review and Ocher swatches

So a few months back we all ranted about the Dumbest things a Makeup SA has told you? And the most recurrent sore point for almost all of us was of the SA pimping the lightest foundation shade in stock.I had been in dire need of a sheer foundation and at every counter the clueless SAs tried to apply whatever shade/variant they had in stock. You know the spiel 
'Apply light foundation on your arms and then rub-a-dub-dub till the foundation disappears or your skin does!!'
I was getting cranky after visiting a few counters and just then the Chambor Sheer Delight Ultra Matte foundation posters caught my attention. 
I asked the Chambor SA to show me the shade. As usual she started with the lighter shade available.By then I simply lost my cool and flatly said 'its too light for my skin tone', plz try the darkest shade on me. The SA looked at me with such flabbergasted eyes like I had asked for both her kidneys. I was tired of this charade and I walked out of the store. However out in natural light I liked the texture and feel of the foundation and surprisingly the shade looked very natural on me in sun light.

So I decided to get off my high horse and ate humble pie. I went back & let the SA apply the medium and darkest shade on both sides of my face. Yes I did feel like Harvey Two Face :P
And surprise surprise instead of the darkest shade the medium shade worked best on my skin (02 Ocher)
I loved how fresh & natural the foundation looked on me, it just gave a nice even velvety feel to my skin.
I picked up shade-Ocher and no have used it for almost a month, so I thought I'll share my thoughts on this 'coz I know so many of us waste s much time finding the right foundation.

L'Oréal Paris launches True Match Super Blendable powder foundation

The Perfect Complexion is born in complete harmony with tone & texture!

L'Oréal Paris launches True Match Super Blendable powder foundation

Mumbai, 25th July 2012- There is no doubt that a clear and radiant complexion is an asset when you're trying to achieve the perfect make-up look; and to get that perfect canvas and an even skin tone, L'Oréal Paris has launched the new True Match Super Blendable Powder Foundation. This two- way powder foundation is a latest addition to L'Oréal Paris’s innovative range of products, it‘s a combination of a foundation and pressed powder, thus making your make-up routines, simpler! 

The two- way foundation and pressed powder works as the perfect accessory for women who want to achieve a smooth, natural finish and seamless coverage. With just one application, this powder foundation mattifies, illuminates and conceals all imperfections making your skin look natural with no mask- effect for up to 8 hours and comes with special ‘shade enhancer’ pearl pigments, which matches your skin tone and texture for a perfect and flawless coverage. What makes this product unique is the fact that you can use it as a dry press powder, or wet the sponge and use the cake as a foundation.

Enriched with Vitamin C formula, this product helps to enhance whitening effect and gives firmness to the skin; the two- way cake comes with SPF20/PA++ to protect the fairness and radiance of the skin from the harmful UV rays. The Opti-match technology used in the product helps calibration with skin tone, giving your skin the perfect coverage and the Hyaluronique acid helps maintain the moisture level of skin.

Maybelline New York completes its Dream range with the launch of NEW! DREAM Lumi Touch

Maybelline New York, the # 1 color cosmetics brand in the world  completes its premium face makeup collection, the Dream Range, with the addition of the NEW Dream Lumi Touch Concealer. 

The Dream franchise, voted the #1 foundation umbrella brand in the world comprises of a collection of products with revolutionary hybrid formula, including Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Pressed Powder, Dream Touch Blush and now the latest and revolutionary Dream Lumi Touch Concealer.

The NEW Dream Lumi Touch is the first gel-based concealer from Maybelline New York. It illuminates while it conceals, delivering a natural result. Eyes are instantly brighter, awakened, and more alive! The new Dream Lumi Touch diffuses light as it conceals because of the diffusing power of concealing pigments blended with illuminating gel base. It covers any imperfections or dark circles letting you experience touch-and-go illumination like never before. The Lumi Touch Concealer comes in a revolutionary pen format for easy application on the go! Available in 6 shades.  

Faces Canada Loose powder review

Okay I know what you are thinking- "Loose powder & Me? I mean do I really need it? But I already use foundation"

We reserve our whoops of joy and the twinkle in our eyes for our favorite lipstick or blushes or eyeshadows and the humble powders just get the royal ignore.I mean come on when was the last time you went gaga over powders and compacts? Well Missy time you paid some attention to this baby; Faces Canada Loose powder is a humble looking product which packs a punch.If you are looking for pro quality long lasting makeup then your foundation needs a strong side kick and in comes Mr. Faces loose powder.This one contains no shimmer/ glitter or anything that will make your remotely resemble a disco ball.Its a great product to pull your entire makeup together and keep it that way for hours.

 It comes in a simple and chic jar with a shiny gunmetal color screw top lid. The product contains Talc and silica,it doesn't bother me at all,but if you have sensitive skin then check up the ingredient list first before buying.

 The jar contains 25 grams of product and is priced around Rs 500 (sorry don't remember the exact price, I threw out the outer wrapping which had all the details).25 grams is an enormous quantity and will last me a long long time. The jar comes with a sifter with plastic sheet covering the sifter holes.I have cut away half the plastic sheet covering the sifter holes to prevent spillage & wastage.

REVLON PHOTOREADY MAKEUP CARAMEL REVIEW AND SWATCHES

First they launched the HD TV, then they launched the HD channels and then HD makeup had to follow suit. Revlon climbed on this bandwagon fast and quickly launched Photoready Makeup collection.

So does this one live up to all the High definition hype? I had to investigate

Revlon claims "Revlon PhotoReady™ Makeup - for poreless, airbrushed skin in any light. Photo chromatic pigments bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. Complete, yet undetectable coverage. Soft, luminous finish.

- Oil free
- Fragrance free
- SPF 20

DEBORAH AGE RESET ANTI AGE FOUNDATION

Till MAC came to India with its jaw dropping selection of foundations for different skin tones,skin types & purposes, us lesser mortals in India had to contend with 4-5 shades of foundations from every beauty brand.

So after having wasted  tons of money buying foundations,tested in stores under super bright store lights which later either turned ashen/looked oily/super matte/ streaky/darker/lighter on me after a few hours of wear (you know the whole foundation spiel) ...I was super fed up with foundations in general..so on my last visit to Deborah counter after shopping for some eyeshadow I asked for the SA to swatch some foundation on me. She applied Deborah Age Rest foundation in shade no. 03 Apricot on me.

So did I find my foundation holy grail ? Read on to find out more

 

 

INGLOT CREAM POWDER COMPACT

Available at exclusive brand outlets of Inglot in Delhi at Select city walk ,DLF Promenade at Vasant Kunj, Pacific Mall Rajouri garden, G7 Mall at Versova Mumbai,not sure about availability in other cities

Price- Don't remember excatly but if memory serves me well then around INR 700-800/-

What-Inglot's cream powder compact gives skin a Natural looking finish in one easy step.Its has mid to heavy coverage creamy formula which dries to a powder finish.

The formulation has a nice subtle fragrance. You can apply this product as a foundation before using powder or wear it alone.To apply use a stippling brush or the makeup sponge provided in the package

Shades’ available- Internationally 15 shades are available however in Delhi I've seen only 8 shades.I got shade no. 80, you can see the shade selection below.

Packaging- The compact comes in sleek black colored casing and has a separate section to store the sponge & has a mirror.Its very easy and convenient to carry around for a quick touch-up The sponge provided with the product is very thin however unlike regular sponges has a dewy moist feel to it & make the product application easier. Do note the sponge needs weekly washing to keep it fresh.

Pros-Easy application & smooth blending it stays on for around 6 hours and has decent shade selection, the cream to powder finish allows for easy application and the product settles in to a nice powder finish. The overall feel & texture of the product is high end.

Cons- The product could do with better consistency, it hardens up quite quickly in the winters, so much so i couldn't use it unless it in 'Dilli ki Sardi' unless i used my hairdryer to thaw it out a bit...plus few days (not always) i felt it oxidized on me making me look a bit ashen, but it could just be the weather acting up..

To buy or Not to buy- Can try

REVLON NEW COMPLEXION ONE STEP COMPACT MAKEUP SHADE TOAST

REVLON NEW COMPLEXION ONE STEP COMPACT MAKEUP SHADE TOAST

Available at all leading departmental store & major cosmetics retailers

Price-Around INR 680

What-Revlon's new complexion one step compact gives Skin a Natural looking finish in one easy step.Its creamy formula combines the medium coverage of a liquid foundation With the finish of a Powder.It applies to a semi matte finish & has SPF15 for sun protection. 

The formulation is fragrance-free and also does not clog your pores. You can use this also as light concealer, as its easy to blend.You can apply this product as a foundation before using powder or wear it alone.To apply use a stippling brush or the makeup sponge provided in the package

Shades’ available- Internationally 16 shades are available however in India most stores carry only 3 shades

Packaging- The compact comes in Brownish khaki colored casing and has a separate section to store the sponge & has a mirror.Its very easy and convenient to carry around for a quick touch-up.

Pros-Easy application & smooth blending it stays on for around 6 hours and if you find your perfect shade trust me you'll be reaching out for this compact over you other foundations.Its very easy to apply & perfect for everyday wear.

Cons-Could do with better packaging, the dull brownish khaki colored packaging makes the product look dated.The sponge needs weekly washing to keep it fresh.The product is very creamy so might crease on oilier skins.

To buy or Not to buy- Buy if you have dry to combination skin,avoid if you have oily skin or live in warmer cities as the ultra creamy texture will crease.

Swatch on (MAC NC 45 )Bare skin and second pic shows the product blended out.Pics taken in bright daylight (without flash).