Before writing my second post,I would first like to thank all of you for your love and support.After receiving sweet responses from all of you wonderful people,I'm even more determined about my blog thingy..

 So back to the post now..I've been one girl out there who has always wanted to wear a pink lippy,but my 'pink wish' always saw demons ahead of it.Demon1,not being able to find my HG pink lipstick and Demon2,pink washes me out :(
While I still have to work out the problem related with Demon1,demon2 has found its solution in .... Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum!

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush: Soft Plum 40

 What It Claims:
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush is a air-whipped mousse blush that feels satin-soft on skin, glides on smoothly, and blends easily for seamless color and a natural finish.
Long-wearing formula provides luminous, long-lasting color on cheeks without clogging pores.

Quantity: 0.20 OZ.,5.75g

Ingredients:

Ingredients:Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush:Soft Plum

Price: INR 205 (I got it for 184/-)

Packaging:

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush: Soft Plum 40

 Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush comes in a small (remember the quantity,good things come in small package) pretty jar/tub.The see through glass jar containing the mousse has a plastic cap,which is interestingly in the same colour as the mousse blush (all the 5 shades have matching caps). The shade name and the number is there on the cap :) The glass jar does not appear to be easily breakable though it adds weight to the product.


The Shade: Soft Plum 40

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush: Soft Plum 40

To start off, Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush comes in 5 shades (Cloud Wine,Whipped Strawberries,Pink Frosting,Peach Satin and Soft Plum).But we Indians can lay our hands only on Peach Satin and Soft Plum (remember to ask your friends from abroad to get you Whipped Strawberries,i've heard its a gorgeous shade).Soft Plum in the jar looks like a rosy pink with very slight peach undertones,but once applied it gives a very pretty rosy glow to the cheeks.It has extremely fine gold shimmer which is more obvious in the day light,but by no means it is OTT. This particular shade is quite pigmented and buildable and looks awesome when paired with a pink,puple,mauve or berry colored lipstick.

My Take:

Soft Plum swatch on my hand

Soft Plum after blending

Unfortunately,I suffer from this problem of loving pink lippies yet not being able to pull them off well,the reason you ask....most of these wash me out:( (specially the cool toned ones).So to take me out of this sob-sob situation,Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum comes to my rescue.Infact to it goes the credit of introducing me to the world of cream blushes(read air-whipped).Its a mousse that is smooth like a dream (now that justifies the name-dream mousse). It gives a very natural glow to the cheeks.Its smooth texture makes its application pretty seamless,so its perfect for beginners.I apply it on the apple of  my cheeks using my fingers only and that saves me the hassle of using a brush.It gives that pinched cheeks kinda colour which is subtle enough for everyday use and it is buildable too for that "rosy evening look".It lasts for about 3-4 hours,though for the evening party look I set it up with a powder blush.All in all its my everyday blush!

My Likes:
1.Saves me looking washed out and pale.
2.Smooth as a dream.
3.Jar is small enough to carry in bag.
4.Very pocket friendly :)
5.The cap/lid depicts the colour of the blush.
6.Blush has a shade name.
7.Easy to apply (looks seamless)
8.Decent staying power for the price.
9.Good for beginners.
10.Colour is buildable.
11.One jar lasts for a pretty long time.

My Dislikes:
1.Glass jar has a risk of breaking.
2.Only two shades (peach satin and soft plum) available in India.

Last Word:
Its my all time favorite everyday blush.It does not stay all day long but for this price i don't even expect it to.I'm sure most of you have used it at some point of time,for those who have not...grab one!

Repurchase:
I don't think it will finish anytime soon,once it does I'll surely repurchase it.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

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?

Well I make very few promises but once made I try to fulfill them. Remember I promised in my last post that next I would be reviewing a lipstick for fall winters? Here I am with this beautiful shade from our beloved Maybelline Colour Sensational range. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks need no intro and I guess any creature with a XX Chromosome would be fairly aware of these ;)  
Lets check this one out.
Company Claims:

Why You’ll Love It

• Crisper color from pure pigments. Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar
• Lipcolor so rich, so stunning… it’s sensational
• 33 Captivating Shades

Expert Tip

Apply your lipstick by starting in the center of your lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip for a gorgeously perfect finish.

Price/Quantity: INR 350/- / 4gm

Packaging:

Shade: Plum Perfect
The shade Plum Perfect is a pure plum shade with obvious magenta undertones and is buildable. Its a beautiful shade that has the capability of brightening up the face. Strangely enough my complexion looks lighter and more even when I wear this lippy :) Will suit all Indian skin tones!

Texture:
Plum Perfect is a moisturising lipstick.Its not as creamy as their Moisture Extreme ones,still it never dries my lips out. 

My Take:
I'm generally not into deep dark shades..not that I don't like or am afraid of carrying it...its just that they add another five years to me ;) But come winters and I hide my peaches and corals back in the stash and get set on the plummy-purply mood!

*The Hand swatch is closer to the actual shade

Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Plum Perfect is a highly pigmented plummy lip colour that stays on 4-5 hours easily on me and fades off with a tint behind.The formula is moisturising even in these chilly winters. The quality of the lipstick is pretty decent for the price it comes for. The shade in particular is very fall-kind..if that makes any sense! It makes me look fresher and fairer (as in subsides the uneven skin tone).It's not absolutely fragrance free but the smell can't be called overpowering in any way!

My Likes:
1. Decent Packaging.
2. Beautiful shade (in winters for me)
3. Moisturising formula.
4. Highly pigmented.
5. No bothersome fragrance.
6. Good staying power.

My Dislikes:
Nothing really..just that I personally can't wear these shades all through the year!
  
Last Word: 
Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks are great value for money and this particular shades rocks in cooler months.

Repurchase:
Maybelline Colour Sensational- Yes
Plum Perfect- No (I like experimenting with shades)

Over All Rating: 3.5/5 (only coz I'm not a big fan of deep shades)

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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..

I always like alternating my nail paint shades...like I need a bright fuschia post a grey nail paint...and then the fuschia is followed by a nude enamel.
Lets see how this beige nude nail paint by Maybelline fares:
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 Vs. Quantity: INR 100/ 8ml

Packaging:
Maybelline Colorama in Bale Classico 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:
Bale Classico is a nude beige shade..Its very true to skin and that is why it works wonderfully well in french manicures.. Its Classico for sure ;)

My Take:
This is one shade I like to wear all the time. Its nude,its classy and it goes with everything you wear. If like me you are also a fan of French Manicures,apply Bale Classico as your base coat and paint your tips white and your nails would look amazing. 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 staying power is nothing to go gaga about. Without a top coat it won't survive on me for even 3days.

My Likes:
1. The applicator/brush is easy to hold.
2. Beautiful,soft nude 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.
7. Works great with French Manicures.

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

Last Word: 
I absolutely love the shade. Even the formula for the price isn't bad!

Repurchase:
Till Eternity...............

Over All Rating: 4/5

P.S. In the above pics I have 3 coats of Bale Classico followed with a top coat.