The Shade Report : Lipstick

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22/02/2024

Blue Heaven Cookie and Soufflé Chocolate Flavoured Air Whipped Lip Cream

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16DXV1MxmQtWGJuc52fSciN9ypR6HuXqg

To begin with, I’m absolutely delighted with the way the Indian make-up brands are elevating their game in the beauty market. This product is an excellent example of the same. from the packaging to the formula, it’s a sure short winner.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1J0H7x-koxc3P7Ae1Z4zaM69kWTB4qU8W

The outer wrapper gives full on chocolate vibes. Inside it is housed the lipstick in a chocolate printed cardboard box.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1dxhrFe69qpxTt2yAgXmw33gn6sAM1UGB

The tube comes in a classy glass look packaging with markings in gold. The drop shaped applicator with cavity in the centre to deposit. The product is very practical.

The lipstick formula is magical. Like they described it. It is an air whipped lip cream. It feels like ‘nothing’ on the lips but leaves a deep pigmentation in a single swipe. It is buildable and gets deeper with each swipe till it attains its maximum saturation. It doesn’t dry out the lips at all even after long hours of where the plant claims it is infused with cocoa butter and rose oil.

The fragrance does full justice to the whole chocolate theme. It has a strong caramel chocolate scent to it which might annoy sensitive nose.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uy-HdTlzRg8F4_jI1yf0yyK_-JzOXAQB

The shade range is what the brand needs to work on. Currently it is launched in 12 shades ranging from browns to nudes with peach and pink undertones. We definitely wish to see a wide range of colours.

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1iiCqgr-zfNnCZJPbn8opP_HKWXdvXryI

This particular particular shade is Cocoa addict. It is a medium brown that would work as a perfect nude lipstick for deeper skin tones and a deeper nude for light to medium skintones. It is a very close match to NYX liquid Suede in the shade Soft-Spoken which was my go to lipstick for a very long time .

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sdlFKs4yRDD-SP1XG-mbsr4BnsoKId8k

I’d just say go grab one shade of your choice. from this range. It is at least try worthy.

Mrp: 499, but available at discount on different ecom sites. I got mine for 249/- Do your math before purchasing

# Lipstick

10/01/2019

Sugar It's A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick in Six Feet Umber : Review, Price, Swatch and FOTD

Budget Belleza 10.1.19 4 Comments

Oh yeah!!!

You guys know I'm a sucker for nude lipsticks. Can't have..will never have enough of them. While I like doing bright colourful looks for the blog, in real life I'm a muted makeup look female. I like having it all on my face but in a subtle manner. Earthy eyes..nude lips is my HG go-to look. Another neutral lipstick addition in my booming stash is by Sugar Cosmetics It's A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick in Six Feet Umber.

Price/Quantity: INR 599/ 3.5g

Ingredients:

Packaging:

Sugar It's A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick in Six Feet Umber comes in an upmarket cardboard box with details on it. The lipstick bullet itself is housed in a chic matte black square packaging that looks uber smart. I love sturdy- non rolling bullets. The shade name is imprinted on the bullet..another brownie point for that.

Shade - Six Feet Umber

Phewww..I love love love this cool toned greyish brown shade. It's totally a go to shade for office or meetings or for just running errands. It just makes you look so smart without looking

'dying for attention'

It will be a gorgeous nude lipstick for deeper skin tones.

Pigmentation:
Six Feet Umber is a very pigmented shade but still not a one swipe lipstick. I need 2-3 swipes for an even application on my pigmented lips.

Texture:
It's texture is a marriage between true matte and creamy matte. It neither tugs/pulls nor applies like butter. It's beautifully somewhere in between. It sets pretty quickly to a visibly matte finish and is very comfortable throughout the wear time.

Longevity:
On me this lipstick stays for 6 plus hours with occasional snacking. It does transfer a bit but that doesn't diminish it's payoff and finish much. Also reapplying it is really easy unlike the liquid lipsticks. You can apply again on the worn off areas without worrying about the patchiness.

And this is how it looks on me!!

All in all I really love the formula and shade ❤️❤️❤️

xoxo

Aditi

21/12/2017

Sugar Matte As hell Lip Crayon in Voila: Review, Price, Swatch and FOTD

Budget Belleza 21.12.17 0 Comments

Helloooo Ladies..!!

Haven't been much into the makeup scenes lately although Mauka bhi tha Dastoor bhi (I had opportunity and practice/ritual both)

I was out of town for a week and had taken a few new purchases along oh-so-excitedly. I wanted to try them all in the serenity of my hotel room while enjoying the poolside view and the city outside. But life isn't sweet enough all the time to turn your plans into reality. My younger one had some medical issues and the priorities obviously shifted.

Anyway long story short the planned detailed reviews and pics with elaborate makeup gave way to shorter and sweeter ones in lesser glam avatar :P

Few days back when the world was celebrating (read hauling) Black Friday Sales, your's truly wasn't left behind. today's product was picked up during that blissful period only. we are talking about the Sugar Matte As Hell lip crayon in Voila.

It retails for 799/- but during the Black Friday sale it was on offer at 499/- plus I got 10% off for my first purchase from the Sugar Cosmetics site..amounting it to INR 449/-

Amazing naaa...?

This is a second purchase from the same range of Sugar Cosmetics. Rose Dawson , the first purchase made me like its formula and staying power although being a light shade.

Voila is a beaauuutiful mauvy nude..very my kind!! Its a perfect MLBB shade, though I think it might wash out beauties above NC40 skin tone.

Caution Alert: Swatch before you buy!!

The range and formula isn't new to me. I like how it glides like melted butter on lips and then settles to ultra matte finish...a bit toooo matte though.

Matte enough to accentuate every line on your lips.

Although its a my-lips-but-better shade..its welll-pigmented and stays on for 5+ hours and survives a meal too....LOVE that <3

Much love to all of you..!!

Start decorating your Christmas Trees if you haven't already..!!

xoxo

Aditi

# FOTD # Lipstick

24/11/2017

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Burgundy Blush : Review, Swatch, Price and FOTD

Budget Belleza 24.11.17 1 Comments

Heeeyyyyyaaa lovelies..
Here's hoping everyone's doing well and with the chill in the air, the bolder makeup is seeing the broad day light out of the stash.
Seriously speaking, deep dark shades and not worrying about the melting foundation are the only reasons why I love winters. Otherwise, I'm not a big fan of layering up. Even the smallest task seems huge when it's cold outside. Winter would be the favourite season of the homo sapiens who have the luxury of cuddling in a bed with their favourite book and coffee by their side. For a mom of two.. it's simply not!!! So what ends up being most pleasurable is not feeling overboard at the thought of deep rich colours.
Speaking of choice of colours, I have my own pantone colour of the year every season that might remotely have nothing to do with its official counterpart.
This year it's ox blood...slash..deepest wine... slash...dark burgundy...slash...deep maroon with a black undertone. I was getting intrigued by so many brands for this particular shade from lime crime to ABH to much pocket friendly nyx..but since I knew I wouldn't wear this every now and then I didn't wanna spend so much on it. So after searching high and low I landed to our good old Maybelline.
( If you are looking for a gorgeous purple lipstick from the drugstore..a la Mac Heroine..Click Here)
The lipstick in question is Maybelline Creamy Matte in the shade Burgundy Blush.

Price: INR 575 /-

Packaging:

I have nothing great to reveal in the packaging department because:
A) Maybelline Creamy Lipsticks aren't new in the market and there is a possibility you already own one of its variant.
B) Maybelline hasn't explored any new territory in the packaging department.
Comes in the regular Maybelline colour sensational tube with a cool brown matte translucent cap.
The sticker having the shade name is colour coded.

Shade:

THE reason why I bought this lipstick is its ultra gorgeous dark chocolate with a hint of deep burgundy (ox-blood) shade. This is EXACTLY what I was hunting for. Burgundy Blush is a pretty close dupe of Lime Crime Wicked and Anastasia Beverly Hills Heathers. I can even trace its similarity with Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Transylvania which is a cult favourite fall lippy. It is clearly the deepest shade in my stash and I can see myself wearing it hell lot this winter.

Oh yes!! It makes teeth appear much whiter!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Texture:

If I had two hearts I would give one to this shade and another to its texture. It is very smooth to apply and it right away settles to a matte finish. The formula is very comfortable and non-drying. Its very light weight and feels like nothing on the lips.

Absolutely non-sticky...Absolute love!

Pigmentation:

BOMB!! Need I say more.. One swipe is all you need baby!!

Staying Power:

If you follow me on instagram, I posted a pic of me wearing this and it looked pretty presentable even after 9 longs hours. It doesn't stain but it doesn't move either.

How it looks on me..!

If you ever wished to have a deeeeeep lipstick for fall..BUY THIS asap!!

Rating: 5/5

xoxo

Aditi

# 5/5 # Lipstick

27/10/2017

Lakme 9 To 5 Lipstick in Coffee Command : Review, Price and Swatches

Budget Belleza 27.10.17 0 Comments

I have been been a nude lips lover all my life. Even being a makeup enthusiast, I can't imagine myself wearing a bold lip colour every single day.Also, nude lips compliment a bold eye look very well. So basic neutral MLBB kinda shades are a win-win in any scenario!!

My love for Lakme 9 to 5 Lipsticks isn't hidden. They are most comfortable and lasting mattes I've come across in the this price bracket. Hence,another addition to the family is Coffee Command!

Price/ Quantity : INR 450/ 3.6ml

Packaging:

Coffee Command comes in Lakme 9 to 5's quintessential rose gold tube housed in a cardboard box. Their packaging is another reason apart from their formula and longevity that makes me want them more.

Shade:
Coffee Command is reeeelly reeeelly close to my natural lip colour. I mean there's nothing in my collection that matches my natural lips more than this particular shade.

Though the camera made it look more mauvy pink in the image above,I find it more on the peachy side. So, if you are looking for a peachy nude lipstick ,look no further. Also,since it comes out pretty pale on my NC 30ish skin tone, I can see it washing out complexions above NC 40.

Texture:
Lakme 9 to 5, I repeat are the most comfortable matte lipsticks in this price range. It is velvet to apply and sets matte. It has no fragrance to bother our sensitive noses.

Pigmentation:
Talking about the pigmentation of pale nudes is a tricky thing to attempt. But like its other counterparts, Coffee Command even being a pale peachy nude is well pigmented..just that the shade is light enough and might ask for a reapplication after 4hours of wear time.

My Take:

If you like peachy nude lipsticks or if you are an eye makeup enthusiast then this is the shade and formula for you since I often like pairing up smokey eye with a peachy nude lip. It might wash you out if you are on the duskier and warmer shade of the spectrum.

Rating: 4.5/5

xoxo
Aditi..

# Lakme # Lipstick

22/02/2024

Blue Heaven Cookie and Soufflé Chocolate Flavoured Air Whipped Lip Cream

10/01/2019

Sugar It's A-Pout Time Vivid Lipstick in Six Feet Umber : Review, Price, Swatch and FOTD

21/12/2017

Sugar Matte As hell Lip Crayon in Voila: Review, Price, Swatch and FOTD

24/11/2017

Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipstick in Burgundy Blush : Review, Swatch, Price and FOTD

27/10/2017

Lakme 9 To 5 Lipstick in Coffee Command : Review, Price and Swatches

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