19/05/2013

Garnier Skin Naturals Anti-Dark circle Eye Roll-on in Light: Review and Swatch

19.5.13 11 Comments
Everyone has few stuffs in their kitty which could easily contest for "Products I regret buying" Award..and in my case this one would be a sure-shot winner :P
Online shopping isn't always an all-smiles experience..this is one hell of an example of it.
Read on WHY:
Company Claims:
Dark circles not only make you look tired but also darken your eye contour. Garnier introduces Light Anti Dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-on, the 1st refreshing roll-on with dual anti dark circles action

Instant covering action: Concentrated in mineral pigments, it covers dark circles in a flash. Giving you soft, natural looking finish for long lasting wear.

Anti dark circle hydrating care: Enriched with caffeine and pure lemon essence, known for its brightening properties, it combines a hydrating formula and the draining effect of a massage to effectively reduce dark circles and reveal a radiant and fresh look.

Available for 2 skin tones

1. Light
2. Medium

Directions To Use:
Apply Garnier Anti Dark Circles Eye Roll-on to the eye contour area in light circular massaging movements. The liquid will be applied automatically via the roller ball. If necessary, use your fingertips to spread evenly.
Recommended usage: Twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

Proven efficacy:
    • Dark circles are perfectly covered and appear reduced.
    • Eye contour is refreshed and brighter.
Price Vs. Quantity: INR 199/- / 15ml (I got this for INR 179/-)

Ingredients: (From an online shopping website)
Pure Lemon Essence & Vitamin C to clarify & smoothen skin.
Long Dan extract to help slow down skin darkening.
Glycerin to moisturise and comfort the skin.



Packaging:
Garnier Skin Naturals Anti-Dark circle Eye Roll-on definitely scores high in the packaging. It comes in a skin-colour pen-like tube with a metal roller-tip. Though the tip gets messy but nothing comes out to make it non-travel friendly.

Shades Available:
Garnier Skin Naturals Anti-Dark circle Eye Roll-on comes in only two shades:
1. Light ( the one I have)
2. Medium
Here lies the problem...I don't know what went in my head that I bought the shade Light,when people around with a similar NC35 skin tone are finding even Shade Medium,light on them :/
Light is too light on me :(

Texture:
This is another issue..It is kinda liquidy in consistency,even then spreading it evenly isn't a cake-walk. I have to be really swift in setting it and once its set it leaves a whitish powdery effect.. Don't like it :/
Its kind of drying :(

My Take:
It definitely conceals the dark circles but the shade Light is too light on me. Post application too,it isn't creamy. It settles to a powdery finish which looks pretty ashy. Spreading it is a big pain. I have to keep the under eye area well moisturised before using the Garnier Skin Naturals Anti-Dark circle Eye Roll-on which makes spreading evenly possible. Due to its runny consistency, there's no way you can use a concealer brush with this. Fingers have to dab-dab!!
I don't think this product is capable of covering severe dark circles as it is not a full-coverage concealer.

My Likes:
1. Good Packaging
2. Affordable.
3. Gives medium coverage.
4. Just a little amount will work.
5. Good to conceal if you don't have very prominent dark circles.

My Dislikes:
1. Only two shades available and even medium is very light for Indian skin tones.
2. Consistency is too runny.
3. Isn't moisturising at all..infact its quite drying!
4. Leaves behind a powdery/ashy effect.
5. Its not a full-coverage concealer.
6. False claims of hydrating care.
7. Another false claim of reducing dark circles.

Last Word:
I bought this as a medium-coverage-everyday-concealer but have encountered several problems in using it everyday. I need very little amount since it is such a light shade,but blending little amount of it is another issue!

Repurchase:
Definitely no..I prefer my Colorbar Instant cover up stick over this!

Over All Rating: 2.5/5

06/05/2013

My Shopping Experience at Myntra.com

6.5.13 16 Comments
Its no-brainer that online shopping has proven to be a boon to people with scarcity of time, inaccessibility to shopping destinations and to top it all nonavailability of your favourite stuff at the shopping joints. I know swatching your favourite shades of lipsticks,eyeliners,foundations and what not is a great fun in itself but who would deny the luxury of sitting in your own cozy place,scrolling through the online shopping site pages and getting to know that one particular product you broke your heels searching for and then got to know it was OOS is right infront of you,readily available to be taken away and that too at a discount :D
Smiles Smiles Smiles on your face isn't it?
These smiles have made Online Shopping a success in India and I recently happened to shop from one of the leading Online Shopping Sites Myntra.com

Myntra.com is India's largest online fashion and lifestyle store for men, women, and kids.
Shop online from the latest collections of apparel, footwear and accessories, featuring the best brands.
We are committed to delivering the best online shopping experience imaginable.
1. 30,000+ Styles.500+ Brands And Counting!
We have the largest collection of the latest fashion and lifestyle products in India.
2. All our products are brand new and 100% original, and are checked for quality before shipping. 
3. Free 30-day Returns Right from your doorstep
Our easy and simple returns process is sure to delight you.

What I Liked About Myntra.com: is that they have a huge variety of products to cater everybody's needs.You name it they have it and that too along with many other variants of it.Lets take a look at what all Myntra.com: has to offer:
The payment options available at Myntra.com are:
  • Credit Card
  • EMI (Credit Card)
  • Debit Card
  • Net Banking
  • Cash on Delivery
They have a 30 day Returns Policy.

Do go through their Policies and FAQs 

You will get all your answers regarding:
My Take:

Being a beauty blogger, I was personally interested in their Cosmetics section. Thus I ordered a Revlon Just Bitten kissable Lip Balm Stain in Adore,Maybelline Collossal Mascara and a Colorbar concealer stick in Caramel Treat. I placed the order on 22nd Apr'13 around 4pm and the package was at my doorstep on 24th Apr'13. I mean I don't remember any shopping site that delivered my products in less than 48hrs. Super awesome delivery..I'm impressed!!
After placing an order I received and order confirmation mail and sms and most surprisingly (pleasantly though) along with the order delivery,came a Returns Document which was to be filled and sent to Myntra in case the customer is not satisfied with his/her purchase... Awesome Customer Care for sure!
Myntra's Awesomeness:
1. Huge range of stuff..something for everyone.
2. Exceptionally quick delivery.
3. Good Packaging.
4. User friendly Interface
5. A number of brands to choose from.
6. Several payment option as per customer's convenience,
7. They have 30-days return policy (refer to their FAQ/Policy page)
8. They offer big and small discounts on various products.
9. Client friendly customer care.
10. They send return form along with the order.

Need to Work Upon:
Nothing Really..Its just that we always love more brands,more products and more discounts :)

Finally..it was a very good experience shopping from myntra.com regarding their prompt replies and super quick delivery. I shall soon shop from them again :)
P.S. Myntra provided the voucher but my reviews are honest!

Lotus Herbals Pure Colours Lipstick in Carnation 640: Review and Swatches

6.5.13 21 Comments
I have had a liking for Lotus Herbals products lately..infact my first sunblock when I was in 12th standard was from Lotus Herbals only. Still I had only been a loyal customer to their skin care range only,this is my first lipstick from Lotus Herbals.
Company Claims:
PURE COLOR™ is a 100% vegetarian range of moisturizing lip colours available in 22 rich, sophisticated shades including peaches, pinks and nutty browns.

Ingredients:
Enriched with the botanical extracts of Aloe Vera and Jojoba.
Price/Quantity: INR 245/ 4.2gm
Packaging:
Lotus Herbals Pure Colours Lipsticks come in dull gold packaging with a golden ring in the middle. The cap click locks thus making it sturdy and travel friendly. The shape is somewhat squarish which prevents it from rolling around in your stash. The shade name and number is on the sticker at the bottom of the tube.

Shade: Carnation 640
Well..Carnation the flower comes in very many hues..I picked up the one which is closest to the lipstick shade!It actually is a difficult shade to be described in words. Its a dull-carrot- pink with yellow undertones. Its more peachy in the day and pinky during nights..pheww!
A Pretty-Pretty shade for sure!

Texture:
This is my first Lotus Herbals Pure Colour Lipstick,so the texture I'm talking about is just of Carnation because I'm not sure if all the other shades have similar texture or not. Carnation is a very moisturising lipstick,almost like Maybelline Moisture Extreme ones but the good thing is that despite being so creamy they are surviving the Indian summer without melting away like their Maybelline counterparts. Carnation has no shine or shimmer and after half an hour of application it settled to a creamy matte finish.

My Take:

Lotus Herbals Pure Colour Lipstick in Carnation though being my first lippy from the brand and range is definitely not the last.They have beautiful shades to offer and even Carnation is a shade that I reach out often for in the summers. This peachy-pinky-carroty shade brightens up the face. The formula is moisturising..no need for a lip balm underneath. Now we all know that creamy lippies are not the long lasting ones still Carnation being such a light shade stays on me for 3hrs with light meals and leaves behind a tint. (I love the fact that my lips don't look oh-so-naked ones the lippie is gone)

My Likes:
1. Beautiful summery shade.
2. Very Affordable.
3. Sturdy/Travel friendly packaging.
4. Moisturising.
5. Okay staying power considering its creamy.
6. Despite being creamy doesn't melt away in summers.
7. No bothersome fragrance.
8. Opaque in a single swipe.

My Dislikes:
Not really a con..but the shade looks different in different lights and on different people..so try it on your lips before buying it.

Last Word:
Beautiful shade..nice formula!

Repurchase:
Yes..though it won't finish anytime soon!
Some other shades for sure!

Overall Rating: 4.8/5

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