Showing posts with label Concealer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concealer. Show all posts

21/07/2022

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach

21.7.22 1 Comments
Makeup is all about hiding our flaws and accentuating our best features. 
In my case, I like to cover the darkness around my eyes and mouth and also a few spots and blemishes on my face. A concealer alone doesn't fully cover the darkness. If used alone, it leaves dark shadows and hinders the brightening up of under eyes. 
Here comes the work of correctors. Peach correctors work nicely in combating the darkness. The one in loving recently is the Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach

Packaging
It comes in a tub packaging. I personally prefer bullet ones to avoid digging in fingers everytime.

Texture
It is very creamy in texture. This makes it very nicely blendable. It hydrates the under eye area that generally gets dry easily. Foundation and concelar sit very smoothly over it.

Shade
The shade is peach and it beautifully covers the darkness. It has just the right amount of warmth in it. In case you have intense dark circles, this might not work for you. For very deep dark circles, you need orange corrector.

Over all thoughts
It's a beautiful corrector that is non drying and super blendable. But I find it too pricey for it's goodness. It retails for 3400/- for 1.4 gm of product which is quite expensive.

It is available on Nykaa, Myntra and Bobbi Brown's own website.

12/09/2016

Eyebrow Tutorial : How To Get Beautiful Thick Brows In 6 Easy Steps !!

12.9.16 4 Comments
 You Guessed it right..Its the Eyebrow Tutorial today!! 
And before I start, I would like to thank all of you for the love and support you have shown. All of you who have appreciated my work and came up to clear your thoughts or request a tutorial whether as direct messages on instagram or texts on facebook and even emails.. take this as a personal thank note !!
I have always felt that out of all our facial features, beauty passions, cosmetic buys and makeup discussions EYEBROWS have been the most underrated feature of our face. When we think of dressing up, makeup base (foundation), lip products and eyeshadows are our major concern and we quite at times overlook the fact that eyebrows are a very essential facial feature that needs due recognition. Eyebrows provide a frame to the face and if done properly ,they lift up your whole look. In the absence of neatly and prominently done eyebrows the face looks incomplete even if rest of the makeup is on point. 
And you guys..thick, groomed brows were the latest trend that came across even in the recent New York Fashion Week!!
So beauties...DON'T ignore thy brows!! 
Without further delay..lets get started!!

Things You'll Need (in order of usage) :
  • Tweezers
  • Eyebrow groomer brush (even a toothbrush works)
  • Small angled brush
  • Brow powder/Matte Brown Eyeshadow/ Matte Brown Gel Liner
  • Concealer
  • Flat Concealer Brush
  • Q-tip
  • Brow Gel/Hair Spray with a Spoolie
Method:

1. Shaping : First of all you need a clean slate to work on. Any amount of precision would not look beautiful if tiny little hair are sticking out of the brow line. So pick up your tweezers and pluck all the extra hair to get a clean brow area. Also generally when we do things ourselves,we tend to ignore the area above our brows and concentrate mainly on the brow bone zone. Don't do that,take out the extras from below and above your brow.

2. Brushing/Grooming : Now that you have cleaned your brows of any extra hair, brush them with an eyebrow groomer to make them smooth and to expose the areas that need to be filled in the next step. If you have a well-practiced hand then you can even cut any hair that's sticking out of the brows. But leave this step if you don't have a steady hand. In case you don't have an eyebrow groomer brush,you can use a baby brush which serves the purpose just right.

3. Filling : Third step is the main step...Filling your brows. Now there's a plethora of eyebrow filling products from the good old eyebrow pencils to brow powders and wax to even brow mousse with a mascara like (spoolie) wand. Traditionally, we rely on eyebrow pencils to fill our brows but i find them looking too harsh on me. Truly speaking you can use ANY MATTE DARK BROWN EYESHADOW OR BRONZER for a natural looking fuller eyebrows. 
I personally alternate between a slightly dry dark brown gel eyeliner, The Balm Bahama Mama bronzer or even the dark brown eyeshadow from the Maybelline Chai Latte Quad. 
With an angled brush draw a defined line below and above your brow if you have sparse eyebrows (in case you already have thick brows, just draw a line along the brow line). While filling your brows, apply very light strokes on the inner and outer end because it looks really unnatural if you do the beginning and end heavily. You can apply with a little heavy hand on the arch of the brow though. 

4. Clean Up The Mess: This is easy..take a q-tip and clean up any product that has come out of the brows (below and above).

5.  Highlighting: This is an underrated yet very important step. Once you are done with shaping and filling your brows,take a concealer that is one or two shades lighter to your skin tone and highlight just below and above your brow. Blend it well (you can totally use your fingers instead of the concealer brush). This will pop out your brows beautifully and give a nice frame to the face.


 6. Apply Gel and Let It Set: Now that your eyebrow is groomed, filled and highlighted, apply some gel on them and brush with a groomer or spoolie (or again..a baby brush) so that they stay in their place and don't budge. There are various options in the market for brow gels, however I use Patanjali Aloevera Gel and it does its job. A spoolie sprayed with a hair spray is a popular budget hack to replace an expensive brow gel.
TaaaDaaaaa...You're done!!!
Here's the complete look:

I tried incorporating everything that I personally do for my brows though there are much extensive ways of doing it.
Hope you guys liked it :)

xoxo
Aditi..

17/02/2014

Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick Concealer in Caramel Treat: Review and Swatches

17.2.14 32 Comments
Concealer is one of the most important make-up products to have in your make-up bag. Personally for me, it not only conceals under eyes and blemishes but also helps to create a base for the eye shadow.
Concealer,I guess was the last makeup discovery for me. I neither required (Good Ol' days) nor used it in my makeup routine..Alas!now the story is different,not only do I need it for covering up the ever-growing dark circles but also for the stubborn acne spots that refuse to go :(
Heading on to the product in question today... Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick

Company Claims:.
The package has this to say:
  • Chamomile for soothing and vitamin c for anti oxidant benefits.
  • Soft and creamy with high color payoff.
  • Handy for instant concealing.
Ingredients:

Price vs Quantity: INR 425/ 1.6gm

Shades Available:
  • 001 Apricot Crush – light
  • 002 Caramel Treat – Medium
  • 003 Almond Coffee – Dark 
 
The one I have is Caramel Treat 002,its is medium shade out of the three. It matches me well and has yellow undertones,which is a boon for my warm complexion. This particular shade will suit medium to fair skin tones.

Packaging:

The packaging of Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick is similar to one of those jumbo pencils (though a lil' less jumbo for that matter). Its a silver pencil with a colour coded end. The shade name and other details are there on the pencil itself. It has to be sharpenend.

Texture:
Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick concealer is very smooth to apply..no tugging at all. Due to its smooth texture blending it to the skin tone is a cake walk. Really speaking ,I wasn't expecting such a creamy application from a pencil concealer,but it proved me wrong.

My Take:
Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick was my second brush with concealers,the first one being the Garnier Eye Roll-on which I had a very bad experience of. I was in search of a budget-friendly,smooth to apply and blend concealer. After researching on the net,I got hold of this and I must say this hasn't disappointed me yet.
The ease of application is its biggest USP. You can conceal your spots and under eyes in a jiffy with this product. Just squiggle a few lines and blend patting with your fingers and you are good to go.
I personally use it above foundation because it provides only medium coverage. I like it for being travel+pocket friendly.
There are a few cons as well like the shade being a tad bit deeper on me,loss of product due to sharpening and stuff...

My Likes:
  • Creamy to apply.
  • Easy to blend.
  • Hassel free application-squiggle..tap..blend..and go!
  • The shade matches me (though not superbly).
  • Hides average dark circles.
  • Travel-friendly .
  • Shade-coordinated packaging.
  • Yellow undertones will suit a lot of Indian skins.
  • Pocket-friendly.
  • Works okay as an eyeshadow base.
My Dislikes:
  • Provides medium coverage-not for intense dark circles and spots.
  • Product wastage due to pencil sharpening.
  • The sharpener is to be carried around along with the concealer.
  • Caramel treat is a tab bit deeper shade for me.
  • For everyday use and not for special occasions.
Last Word:
Colorbar Instant Cover-up Stick is a hassel-free,mess-free,travel friendly concealer that works well on dark circles and spots that are not too intense. It provides medium coverage and is good for everyday use.

Repurchase:
Though I'm currently liking it, I'm looking forward to get Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch,once this gets over.
Gals plz suggest budget friendly,good coverage concealers in the comments below. I'm all eyes and ears :)

Over All Rating: 3.5/5
xoxo
Aditi..

17/07/2013

Purple-Orange Eye Makeup Tutorial: My First EOTD :)

17.7.13 45 Comments
Not that I'm new to eye makeup..I've never done a post on it.
And that's pretty much a reason why I posted this pic on Facebook yesterday, because I wanted to know if you guys really like it!!
To all those who follow me on Facebook and those who appreciated the look...Thank You <3
And here's the tute :



Products Used:
  • Colorbar concealer stick in Caramel Treat
  • BYS eye shadow mousse in Gold
  • 120 eyeshadow palette
  • Miss Claire single eyeshadow no.0231
  • Maybelline Chai latte Quad
  • Lakme Insta eyeliner
  • Eye lash Curler
  • Maybelline Collosal Mascara
  • Avon Coloured Kohl in Brown Black
  • Vega angled eye brush
  • Coastal Scents brush
  • Faces eyeshadow brush 
 
Method:
  • First of all conceal the under eyes. I have used colorbar concealer stick in Caramel treat.
  • Apply Primer. I've used BYS eyeshadow mousse in gold as a primer (don't go by the name its not shimmery)
  • Take a bright orange eyeshadow and pack 3/4 of your eyelids with it (pat-pat motion,no sweeping)
  • Apply a bright purple eyeshadow on the out corners of your eyes,making a V shape.
  • Blend the purple eyeshadow in the crease as well.
  • Blend..Blend..Blend for a seamless look.
  • Apply a silver/off white eyeshadow on the brow bone. I've used Miss Claire eyeshadow no.0231 for highlighting the brow bone.
  • Apply a black eyeliner (liquid/gel) giving it a slight winged shape.
  • Apply kohl on your waterline.
  • Now apply the same eyeliner below the lashline..corner to corner.
  • Curl your lashes.
  • Apply 2-3 coats of mascara..better still wear falsies!
  • Groom your eyebrows , I've applied the dark brown eyeshadow from the Maybelline chai latte quad using the vega angled brush to fill up the gaps of my eye brows. I applied a bit of Vaseline instead of an eyebrow wax..to keep the hair in place :P
  • Ta..daaaa..you're done :)
Hope you liked it :)
P.S. I'm new into the eye-makeup arena..so suggestion are welcome!!

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 17 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!

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