Maybelline New York Color Sensational Shine Gloss Stellar Berry 360 - Review, Pics, Swatches

Guest Post by Tejinder 

Hi lovely ladies

I am not a big fan of lip gloss but numerous positive reviews have tempted me to check out at least one of these Maybelline New York Color Sensational Shine glosses. I went to Boots and bought the shade Stellar Berry, a very pretty purple with pink undertone. It is a lovely creamy gloss that gives luscious shine and sensational color to the lips. 

Why You Will Love It:

1. Sophisticated color and shine from pure pigments

2. Luxurious feel from nourishing honey nectar

3. With Color Sensational Gloss achieve high-definition colour with sensational shine

4. Maybelline’s most luscious feel in a gloss, giving lustrous shine and rich colour coverage

5. 12 stunning shades

For Best Results:

Use the wand to apply lip gloss starting with the centre of your upper lip. Work from the centre to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

My Thoughts: 

Stellar Berry is a very pretty and gorgeous purple/pink with just the right amount of shimmer that is more evident in the tube than on the lips. It is not sticky at all but stays only 2 hours on my lips leaving an even purplish kind of stain after fading. It does not dry out the lips, goes opaque in 1 swipe and gives a sheer finish. The quality of these products is amazing and choice of colours really impressive. The rich pigmented purplish gloss instantly brightens up my face & mood.

Packaging:  The glosses come in a square tube packaging with a silver cap which may look simple but who cares about packaging if product is awesome. It comes with a slanted sponge tip applicator that helps in precise application of the product. The shade name and number is mentioned at the bottom of the tube on the sticker. The smell of the gloss is lovely and fruity which I love but it may bother some ladies who are not too fond of fruity smells. It fades away after sometime though.

Texture: It is thick and creamy but not slippery. It is a very pretty and wearable colour for all skin tones. Gives decent shine, feels very light and makes my lips look really healthy and plump. In short, the formula is very comfortable and moisturizing.

Pigmentation: They are superbly pigmented as 1 swipe gives good coverage. It is non-sticky and glides smoothly on application.

Staying Power: It does not stay for more than 2 hours but I don’t mind reapplying. After all how much can we expect from a gloss?

Price/availability: £6.19 from Boots/Amazon UK/Superdrug 

Pros: 

· Very pretty shade

· Gives nice shine to the lips

· Feels great and glides on the lips really smoothly

· Colour is very flattering

· Gives good coverage

· The amount of shimmer is absolutely perfect. Not too glittery

· Good pigmentation

· Nice applicator

· Provides good Moisturisation

· Non-sticky

· Pleasant fragrance

· Very light weight

Cons:

· Packaging is very simple

· Expensive

· Doesn't last too long

Final Verdict: I really adore these cute babies which will suit all skin tones. These glosses may not be very long wearing but they are creamy in texture, have good pigmentation, gives a nice shine to the lips, light weight, contain perfect amount of shimmer and available in 12 shades. If you are a lip gloss fan then you can definitely add this one to your vanity.

My Note - That's a really pretty color Tej and it looks lovely on you! Wish this shade is available here soon so I can grab it..Great review as always :)

Are you a gloss or a lipstick girl? 

Rejuvenate your senses with the complete bathing experience from Aaranyaa- skincare naturally

Bathing, an exercise that just doesn’t clean away your dirt but also rejuvenating your senses with a relaxing time at the shower. The distinctive fragrances of bath and body products can be almost magical in their ability to soothe, refresh, calm, and energize women just through the simple use of the body wash, shower gel, and other fine skin care products. Formulated with a delicate combination of moisturizing, calming, and stimulating ingredients, Aaranyaa’sBody wash gels are designed to exfoliate the dead cells effectively from the body skin and the hard skin on the joints without depleting the natural body oil.

For a complete bathing experience one cannot do away with the hair cleansing range. Giving the best to the consumer, rich nutrients and actives in Aaranyaa’s hair care products provide proper nourishment to hair follicles, and ensure cleanliness of scalp and protection from UV rays, dust, and pollutants. The products are unique blend of Indian herbs, essential oils and organic ingredients that provide proteins, and vitamins A, B6, B12, and C which are essential for hair.

About Aaranyaa

Brand aaranyaa belongs to Vedic Natural care Private Limited , company promoted by people with different skill set but having common passion that to make brand aaranyaa one of the most trusted names in skin care in the household of discerning Indian consumers. This company’s research was instrumental in bringing natural skin care products in Fabindia  stores and making it a formidable brand in skin care. Company’s R&D facility is situated in Toranto , Canada and all the research is carried out there under the strict control of Dr.P.R.Singh, Head of R&D.Dr.P.R.Singh is the world re-known cosmetologist with over 40 years experience of inventing skin care products . He was head of research for 18 years with Elizabeth Arden.

Aaranyaa products are world class natural skin care products , confirming to global standards. Soul of the products is the AFA base ( Amino Fruit Acid ) which makes aaranyaa products highly suitable to human skin with its more than 99 % absorption properties and light texture. With no harmful/strong synthetic chemical in it , even upon oral consumption , they don’t  harm human body. All these products have been invented, keeping in mind the specific need of the various parts of human skin such as Hair, face, body and foot.

Aaranyaa available in all leading stores in Delhi NCR

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Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy Nail Enamel Eclipse - Review, Pics, Swatches

Ever since I came across Revlon's nail art range of polishes in international blogs, I've always wanted to lay my hands on these pretty pieces although I must admit that I've never been much into nail art. I love looking and appreciating what amazing things some of you come up with but there is just too much of effort involved in creating something intricate and me basically being a lazy person, I take the easy way out. The max I do is apply glitter on my nails and that is my version of nail art :)..

For people like me as well as serious lovers of nail art, Revlon's new launch will make us very happy. Priced at Rs 300 each, the new line of dual ended polishes comes in three variances - Neon, Moon Candy and Expressionist. Neon range has a white base coat and a bright top coat for a pop of shocking color, Expressionist range has a skinny brush to help draw masterpieces on your nails and Moon Candy has chunky foil flakes to give a 3D effect. I'm always drawn to anything that is shiny and glittery so picked up a Moon Candy in the shade Eclipse.  

Here's what I think about Eclipse:

1. The polish looks pretty cool. On one side, its a dark purple which is the base color and on the other side, a blue and purple flakie polish and the combination works really well. So for Rs 300, you are basically getting two polishes which is decent value for money. They are also great for travel since they do not take up too much space. 

2. The base coat which is the dark purple applies quite well. It goes opaque in about 2 coats and has a moderately glossy finish. Thankfully dries up pretty fast as well.

3. The other end of the tube has the chunky glittery foil flakes. Even though the bottle looks pink, on the nails it turned out to be more blue/purple. I first applied one coat and saw that hardly anything was transferred on to the nails so went in for a second coat.

4. The combination of the dark purple with the flakes is really eye catching and looks lovely. The flakes themselves are rather disappointing though. I love what they do but are too chunky and uneven which means that they do not fall flat on the nails. Some edges stick out so you will need to lightly press them back on. One tip while using any Moon Candy polish - dab to place the flakes rather than sweep them across the nails. That's my learning.

3. Dry time is a bit longer than usual because the flakie polish is thicker than the base coat. So be patient after you have applied this and keep it only to two coats. If you apply more, because of how thick it is, your nails will become a gooey mess!

4. I've been wearing it for about a day and a half now and still have not noticed any chipping. I'm assuming it will be more easier to remove than glitter polish.

Overall Thoughts:

I would have liked the flakie polish to have applied more evenly and sparkle more. The iridescent effect looks good but then 'Ye Dil Always Mange More' right? Despite these few shortcomings, I still think these polishes are worth trying and are decent value for money. There are plenty of shades to choose from so you will definitely find one that you really like. Here's a preview of what's on offer.

Which one do you want to try?

Lakmé 9 to 5 : The Office Stylist Range

Lakmé launches its array of long wear make up that let’s you say good bye to No Touch Ups. 

Lakmé 9 to 5 range consists of a wide collection for daily office wear with subtle shades that require no touch-ups through the day, providing an impeccably styled look and allowing a hassle-free transition from the desk to the office party.

Soak in the spirit of the monsoons with NEUTROGENA RAINBATH® REFRESHING SHOWER AND BATH GEL

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Neutrogena believes that beauty begins with healthy skin and this product is developed in association with leading dermatologists ; cater to give healthy skin after each use.

Rejuvenating and relaxing, Rainbath® Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel provides a clean, fresh burst that awakens your senses and refreshes your entire body, offering you an exhilarating experience, while cleansing and moisturizing without a heavy, leave-behind residue! A rich, conditioning lather leaves skin in better condition; nurturing it with special skin softening ingredients that leave skin feeling irresistibly clean, smooth and refreshed- as refreshing as a dance in the rains!

Rainbath gently cleans and conditions and is suitable for all skin types. Once smoothed over the body, these skin-soothing formulas rinse away quickly and easily without leaving behind a filmy residue. Rainbath® Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel is non-comedogenic and allergy-tested.

How to Use: In the shower, smooth product on your body with moistened hands, puff or washcloth. Gently lather and rinse off. In the bath, add it to running water.

Price:  Rainbath® Refreshing Shower Gel 250 ml for Rs. 300

Availability: Across all Neutrogena Healthy Skin Adviser counters (Counter address available at Store Locator tab on www.facebook.com/neutrogenaIndia

The Neutrogena® store is located at Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai

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