MY WEEKEND HAUL

Hi girls there,

           How are you people?How was your weekend? Mine was filled with joy with a family outing.We went to temple,shopping mall and a nice dinner.I am more of a skincare person than a makeup junkie,always wanted to try skincare stuffs.Because I strongly beleive that to attain a nomakeup/natural madeup look,my skin has to be clear and healthy.On good skin days I could slather some sunscreen,sheer layer of compact,Kajal,lipbalm or sheer lipstick and I am ready to go,If I care my skin properly.

           I have a oily skin with acne marks here and there,so I was searching for a "Herbal based mild cleanser" that would not strip off my natural oils.So,the keywords I had in my mind exactly matched,When I entered into Forest essentials store at Phoneix market city.The SA was so sweet and kind enough to explain about their range of products.I grabbed Kashmir saffron and neem mild cleanser suitable for oily skin type and much raved Narangi Nagkesar ubtan.I got few samples also.The ambience and smell lingering in the store was so magical and divine.

         Then as usual I headed into Health and glow store and picked Lakme lipliner,Himalaya Anti hair fall cream and few more stuffs.

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I have already started using them.Will review soon.Bye for now.

Yours,
lakshmi G

HAPPY WEEKEND

Hi Everybody there,
                      Who wouldn't like to enjoy weekend with a family outing.Today I am taking off from blogging planning for a weekend family outing.Possibly I can make a tiny haul.Till then chill out and take rest.happy weekend.Meet you back tomorrow.

Yours amigo,
Lakshmi

MAC VIVA GLAM III REVIEW

            I suppose MAC lipsticks need no introduction among makeup lovers. Each and everyone rave about MAC lipsticks among beauty bloggers.So; I thought of give it a try. I am medium to dusky skinned girl (NC44) went to the MAC showroom . The SA here was very comfortable and friendly towards me.It was a funfilled shopping, the SA was not pushy and I could swatch whatever I want even the colors that didn’t suit me as well. Just played with colors and have added many in my wish list. Finally I bought Mac viva glam III based on the recommendation by the SA along with skinfinish natural powder foundation. So, today I am reviewing the shade Viva glam III.Read on further how it fared on me.

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Packaging: MAC lipstick comes in a standard black, sturdy bullet shaped packaging engraved with MAC silver letters.Inside the bullet the lipstick holder is pink in color.

Price: 990INR

My opinion

I use lipstick on daily basis,I hope that little dash of color that balance our skin tone would lift the whole look, and gives coolness of feeling and looking good. Mac viva glam III is a soft, muted, matte finish lipstick that is moisturizing. Since it is a matte finish, the color of this lipstick is pretty pigmented and gives a beautiful finish in just one swipe. I have to wear lip balm underneath to get a swipe like butter otherwise it gives a muted look. Coming to the staying power it easily stays on my lips for 3-4 hrs with light snacks and drinks. But it transfers on cups. The most expected part of mine with the lippie is lifting the complexion, I am quite disappointed with that quality. It didn’t brighten my look rather made it look dull faced. Not the fault with the lipstick but the wrong shade selection.

I am still on searching of my holy grail lip color that suits my complexion better and not look like over the top.

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7/10

Recommended?

Yes for the quality of the lipstick and for matte lovers.

ELLE 18 GLOW COMPACT –MARBLE REVIEW

Hi girls there? Today I start my first post with a budget friendly product "Elle18 glow compact in marble shade".Already I have my favorite MAC powder foundation,skin finish natural and lakme compact,still I was in hunt for some go to compact that can be slipped into my handbag for outdoors.I have a soft corner on Elle18 products from my teenage,since they are affordable,decent quality and performance.When I read about the new range of products launching,I rushed to nearby supermarket,picked this glow compact.So,you please read further whether it turns yay or nay to me.

Product description:

The Matte Compact is slim and easy to carry and it smoothens and moisturizes the skin at the same time protecting it from pollution. Whether it’s a party you are excited to go to or the college fest you want to be part of, the Glow Compact gives you that extra ‘oomph’ to dazzle everyone with your radiance.

Price: Rs. 150 (8 gm)

Shades:Pearl, Coral, Marble and Shell

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My take on ELLE 18 GLOW COMPACT –MARBLE:

First thing I fallen in love with this is the compact comes in a black sleek package,attractive enough to grab with out any second thought.It  is so droolworthy with cute girl image on the lid.The smell reminds me exactly like lakme compact does.Texture also similar to compare with.powder puff provided with the compact is not so good quality,similar to lakme compact.The shade marble is in a way paler than my complexion.But I use it with a powder brush  with light hand,that gives me a bright complexion atleast for two hours that I always wanted during wedding and festival seasons. The very next day I wore this to my workplace.It vanished and my face become oily in T zone as usual. I live in a hot and humid place so, I don’t expect this powder stay long on me.When coming to the blending part,it does NOT blend like a dream you have to blend it thoroughly to get a natural look otherwise you may  look ashy.According to me this is a decent product with minimal staying powder,it does not impart any glow to skin ,but gives a fresh matte looks like lakme matte complexion compact.
So,girls those who are looking for a glowing,natural finish,long staying compact I recommend you to save some money,read some reviews and invest .But if you want a compact to slip into your purse or handbag for touchups in between you can opt for this like I did.

 Pros:

• It will not make a big hole in your pocket,students can easily go with it.
• Fresh matte look
• Sleek ,attractive packaging
• Travel friendly,even in a sleek clutch you can carry this

Cons:

• Staying power
• Needs to  blended thoroughly
• Looks ashy,if wrong shade is chosen
• Does not impart any glow

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5/10

Will I recommend this?

Yes,for college going girls,and those who are looking for touchup compact you can go for this.

Will I repurchase?

Yes,I have likes and dislikes with this product.This is so pretty to carry around in my purse.

Entering into Blogging

Dear People there,
   
               With my interest in Makeup  and skincare especially in writing I created my own blog space.Here I will share my views about the makeup and skincare products,shopping tips,cooking tips and lifestyle tips.I want the people at E-space will support me forever.Hopefully I can post every single day.


Yours Amigo,
 Lakshmi