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Now coming to the review...the product I'm all set to talk about today is  Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner-Hollywood Red. By now you guys must be aware about my love for lipsticks and this incorporates Red lipsticks too.
But I have come across some red lipsticks that have acquired a degree in bleeding out of my lips.The reason behind buying this lipliner lies in this bleeding fact only!
Click here to read my post on My Perfect Red Lipstick.


Company Claims: Keeps your lip color looking beautiful with coordinated lip liners that won’t smudge, smear or bleed. Slant tip and slim-line barrel provide precise application and control for a perfectly defined look. Creamy formula with Vitamin E glides on silky smooth. Prevents feathering and bleeding.


Directions To Use: Line your lips starting in center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Follow the same technique for your bottom lip. To extend the wear of your favorite lipstick or lip gloss, first fill in your lips completely with lip liner.

Price: INR 210/-


Quantity: 5gm

Shade: Hollywood Red



The shade Hollywood Red is a deep deep red almost maroon.It has pink undertones.It is the kind of maroon which our mom's used to wear ;) Being a lip liner its fine,but I would have never worn this shade as a lipstick :/ Its quite pigmented and a second swipe is required only to even out the finish and not to bring out the colour.

Texture: The texture of Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner-Hollywood Red is smooth. I didn't have to pull it on my lips.It outlined my lips in a creamy gentle manner (thanks to the rising temperatures,nothing feels dry anymore).

My Take: To begin with..I'm basically not a lip liner person..If at all I have to use,i.e. when I love the lipstick but it unfortunately bleeds,I prefer using a nude lip liner to the coloured ones.But sadly enough,I have a few red lippies that won't stay put within the boundaries of lips without the fence barrier :P (hehehehe doesn't quite seem to be the lipstick discussion,as if I'm talking about the No Man's land between India and Pak) So in that case..the Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner-Hollywood Red comes as angel to me,to make me look the way I want for the next few hours while gorging on all sorts of indo-chineesse-italian yums :)


On a more serious note *tries to sound practical and sober* Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner-Hollywood Red  is a pencil lip liner which requires to be sharped frequently if you like a sharp point and thin lines,I personally like it blending into the lipstick so not a big fan of thin line..thus works for me! The texture is smooth,so no pulling the pencil on the lips is required. Not super creamy,yet this one is smooth enough not to hurt you in case you suffer from dry and chapped lip outlines. Coming to the shade,well this one would go only with your dark red to maroon lippies. Personally,I didn't like Maybelline for naming it Hollywood Red because the name gives me an imagination of a la Gwen Steffany or Dita Von Teeseor even Cameron Diaz for that matter. But this one's close to maroon :( I somehow managed to blend it with my red lippy here!


My Take: 
1.Creamy formula.
2.Affordable 
3. Pigmented.
4. Good Staying Power.
5. Makes the lipstick stay for long :)
6. Prevents feathering and bleeding of lipstick well.

My Dislikes: 
1. Its not red,its maroon.
2. Needs to be sharpened often,so product wastage.
3. Need to carry a sharpener along with this while travelling.

Last Word: I have no qualms about the formula of Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Liner-Hollywood Red. Its only the shade that put me a bit off. But it does the job of a lip liner really well.

Repurchase: Not this shade for sure,infact I would ask you ladies to suggest me a good (read affordable as well) red lip liner which is actually red in colour in the comment box. But I will give some other shade from this range a try.

Overall Rating: 3.8/5

Love:
Aditi..

Hey Gals...
Though its the tiniest reason to be happy,still I'm happy because its my first NOTD :)
I was always fond of long nails (and it was super easy for me grow my nails long,they have amazing growth). But now I don't seem to like very long nails on me..I'd rather keep them short or medium length,what I have now is pretty much what I like..with this length,I can paint them,do a little nail art and even a French manicure looks good at this length on me :)
So off to the review now:
Today I'm having Maybelline Colorama in Nude on my nails and I'm loving it :)
I bought this as a part of my Mini Summer Haul.

Though I like wearing bright colours and even neon in summers,there are times when I want to wear subtle shades,specially in the scorching heat.
Read My Summer Loves here!
To satisfy the quench for subtle nudes,I bought this Maybelline Colorama in Nude.




Company Claims:
Glossy, chip resistant nail color in vibrant color.Maybelline Colorama Nail Color offers high-gloss nail color with over 5 days wear without chipping. It combines a visually stunning palette of pigments, pearls and glitters. It’s the ultimate accessory that transforms your look from day to night, fun to funky and classic to daring in a flash.

Price: INR 100/-

Quantity: 8ml

Packaging: Maybelline Colorama in Nude comes in a flat oblong glass bottle with a white cap.As the cap is quite long,it makes the application of the nail paint super convenient.The applicator brush has non-screechy soft bristles which allow smooth application.

Shade:


Nude is a dirty pink shade with mauve undertones.Had I been appointed as a shade namer (which I so wish I was) I would have named it Rosy Nude. Because its actually not nude thanks to the very obvious pink.Still its a beautiful,soft shade which does not require so much to be wiped off once you change your dress.Yesss!it goes well with many colours :)

My take: Me and my love for nail paints goes back in history.Ever since I remember,I had more than 25 nail paints in my fridge (yes,that's when I was in 8th standard and wearing nail paints in a convent was an absolute NO NO;) Though back in those times I did not have access to branded nail paints..buying a lakme nail polish was an achievement then :) Today I mostly have the branded ones but a roadside glance at a pretty shade of a particular nail paint and I'm completely sold and there's nothing that can stop me from purchasing a certain Miss Beauty,Lovely Lips,Rafa and I dunno what all fancy and funny names ;) After all what's in a name!


Any ways what I'm wearing on my nails today is Maybelline Colorama in Nude .This is my first Colorama nail paint. The glass bottle is tall even though it carries the regular 8ml,I guess its because it has a flatter shape and the cap is long enough.The long cap makes the grip and application very very convenient.I guess this is what I liked most about Maybelline Colorama.The brush/applicator was nice gave smooth swipes.The colour shows up properly in two swipes (one swipe is not opaque enough).The shade Nude is a dirty rosy pink with mauve undertones.It makes my hands look fair,soft and smooth {yes they do..like the neon ones make my hand look like I have just washed utensils of a big fat wedding ;)
The only thing that made me sad was that it started chipping off from the third day of application even when I had applied the top coat on it.So the staying power isn't all that amazing :(

My Likes:
1. The applicator/brush is easy to hold.
2. Beautiful,fresh and soft shade.
3. The bottle consumes less space because of its shape.
4. Did not take huge time in drying (could be because of the top coat).
5. The brush gives nice finish (not screechy at all).
6. Pocket-friendly so collecting different colours would be fun.

My Dislikes:
The staying power isn't that awesome.Started chipping the third day :(

Last Word: I like the shade and formula and for the price we get this,I don't have much to complain.

Repurchase: Though Nude is a beautiful all season shade and I love it,I still would like to buy some other shade from this range (I get bored super easily)

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Love:
Aditi..

P.S. In the pics above,I'm wearing two coats of  Maybelline Colorama in Nude with a clear top coat.

Which shade do you have of Maybelline Colorama Nail Paints?

Hey All..How is the summer heat treating you? Well the MET department says Monsoons aren't that far..so holding on to that note and keeping my fingers crossed,lemme show u my son's sketch that I did a while ago:



That's my son when he was 5months old..and lemme admit it did not come out exactly the way he looks ;)
This was my second sketch..when I had no clue that there is a thing called carbon pencil on this planet!
I am planning to start sketching (I've taken a long break from it:( but i'll get back to it now) And all this posting my sketches is my way of self-motivation :)

P.S. He has a much broader nose than this ;P

Hi All..today's review is about Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect Foundation.Now finding a perfect match foundation is as difficult as finding a perfect life partner rather more ;) Like most ladies I too was in search of The Perfect Foundation and then one lucky day I landed on this and since that day there's no looking back.


Company Claims:
 

No7 Protect & Perfect Foundation is flawless and perfect. No7 Protect and Perfect foundation contains light-diffusing beads which soften the appearance of lines and blemishes, immediately beautifying skin as it is applied. The silky soft formula includes our unique antioxidant complex, lipo-peptides and SPF15, which helps to boost, maintain elasticity and protect against the damaging effects of free radicals.No7 Protect & Perfect Foundation is available in seven flattering shades. This ultimate beautifier works in harmony with the protect and perfect serum, making your skin feel younger, luminous and fresh day-by-day.
  
Price: GBP 15.50 / around INR 1300/- (was a gifted by my best friend :)

Quantity: 30ml

Packaging:


Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect Foundation comes in a classy packaging. The glass bottle though looks nice,isn't travel friendly. The shiny black cap adds to the beauty of the bottle. The pump dispenser allows controlling the amount well and is hygienic too.

Shades Available: Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect Foundation comes in 7shades.You can visit the website here



1.Cream
2.Buff
3.New Ivory (the one I have)
4.Blonde
5.Almond
6.Tan
7.Suede








My Lovely Experience:

I have stopped searching for a perfect foundation for myself...Period! This is the best foundation I've ever come across. The shade suits me to the T. Its like my second skin..Oh! I so love it :) The texture is super light yet the coverage is awesome. Considering I don't have noticeble dark circles or blemishes,Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect Foundation gives a flawless finish to me. (I know you must be thinking Ugghh if she doesn't have any blemishes or under eyes,any foundation would do good..no babes I do have slight pigmentation on the cheeks) This foundation works wonderfully well to hide the pigmentation and oh boy! I just don't use any concealer along with this..So much coverage yet it never gives a white cast to me,and it gives really good results when I'm clicked..its very camera friendly foundation. Just a pea-size of it is enough to be applied on the full face,so a little goes along way. It has no significant smell. Its hypo-allergenic which means it is less likely to cause  allergic reactions (read here).

My Likes:
1. The shade New Ivory 10 matches me perrrfectly.
2. Feels very light on skin.
3. Pretty decent coverage.
4. Does not leave a white cast.
5. Small amount is required for the whole face.
6. Smell-free
7. Camera friendly
8. Gives a flawless dewy glow.
9. Hygienic and classy packaging.
10. Pump dispenser controls the amount.
11. Hypoallergenic
12. Appropriate consistency..neither runny nor thick!

My Dislikes:
1. The glass bottle :(
2. Expensive for me :( :(
3. Availability in India.

Last Word: Though it comes in a glass bottle and isn't very travel friendly still for a formula like this,I would have loved it equally even if they gave me this in a tomato ketchup bottle ;) This is my perfect foundation!

Repurchase: Yup..till God forbid,it gets discontinued :)

Overall Rating: 4.8/5

Nyx..now who wants an introductory paragraph on this?A makeup lovers love,Nyx is synonymous to loads of color choices, excellent pigmentation, and affordability. Nyx Girls Round Lip Gloss was my second buy from Nyx,the first being Nyx Round Lipstick in ULLYSES. Nyx Girls Round Lip Glosses are available in a total of some 36 shades I think of which only about 5 are non shimmer, non frost.
Coming to the Lip glosses..I'm basically a lipstick person :) From nudes..to pinks..to peachy,ORANGY,corals..to even REDS..I love'em All :)
I only search my stash for a lipgloss when I am going for smokey eye.
Now let the lips do the talking:


 What NYX Claims:
"NYX Girls Round Lip Gloss has 36 pretty shades to highlight the sexy pucker of yours. Feels silky smooth, long lasting and the color in the bottle is the color on. NYX Girls Round Lip Gloss is a must have for all sexy girls."