LAKME GYPSY COLLECTION- LIP PALETTE

What It Says.....

'A wardrobe of possibilities. Wear each color on it's own or blend together for the perfect shade. The satiny texture melts over your lips. Discover 5 universally flattering shades of terra cotta.

I bought this from Kolkata, India back in 2010. This is the first palette released from LAKME and I absolutely adore all the shades in here. i perfectly love the 3rd shade and used the most. 

  About product:
This palette is an another form of the Lakme Enrich Lipsticks. In this palette, you get five different kind of shades from lighter to darker ranges. It comes with a mirror and a beautiful applicator. both the provided tools are very much useful and good in quality. 
I must say, this is amazing to get 5 lipsticks together in a palette at an affordable price. It is easier to carry around and can fit into my hand bag perfectly. The texture of the lipstick is nice, soft and creamy. It shows off a matte finished but actually it gives a silky soft texture on my lips. As it doesn't have any 'shimmery' element it is very much convenient for daily wear. It fades away after 3-4hrs. 

I recommend all my friends to buy this product.It is SUPERB!!!!

MAC EYE KOHL: SMOLDER & TEDDY

 MAC EYE KOHL:
Shade: Smolder & Teddy
Permanent Product In MAC Store.
Price: 15USD ( I bought them for 920 taka each) 

What it claims?


A soft-on pencil liner that lines, defines and shades the eyes with rich color and a silky-smooth, matte/pearl finish.

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MY REVIEWS

SMOLDER: This is black, yessss black and MORE BLACK!! It's very creamy,  glides on very easily, best for the waterline of the eyes. It doesn't claim that it lasts for longer time and even yes its SMUDGES & CREASES TOO..:( 

I heard alot of good reviews on this product but as I need the one which lasts longer and doesn't smudge, but it's not actually good as it claims. Honestly speaking Lo'real glide on is far better than this one...I prefer this is be best for  when you really want to smudge for a soft smokey eyes look.

TEDDY: It's intense bronze, browny with glitters. It has the same texture just like the Smolder but I don't prefer this for the waterline. The swatch that i took on my hand is really the pigmentation is opaque. But as I applied on the waterline, it's not noticeable. So I prefer it to be used as a eye pencil for my upper lid of the eyes. I just love this!!

Applied Teddy

Applied Smolder

MAC Surf Baby Collection: Mocha Lipstick

Surf Baby is MAC is a large collection with loads of beautiful products. 
It was released in Summer 2011. And I thank my lucky stars for getting one of the items from this collection which is the MAC lipstick, Shade: MOCHA...and that's only because of Farzan Mitu Apu owner of NV Cosmetics .

Thanks alot Apu...:) 

You are one of them awesomest person whom I ever met. ( virtually!!! )

 The packaging that they included here is really perfection for a summer collection. The packaging is a nice cream color and also features bright yellow, orange, teal, and grey. Most everything is stamped with a pretty orange Hibiscus flower. Super summery and cute! it's a permanent collection also.

Mocha is a color I thought it would be like dark peachy or something but it is actually warm brick/peachy yellow-brown. It's thick, satin finishes, very pigmented and evenly blend-able. I don't think so it looks like anything like beachy, or by applying it you can go for surfing! (though I don't know how to surf or anything like that!!) . I feel it goes with something like winter fall look. 

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MOCHA ON MY LIPS

it's a wonderful shade, love it so much....hope you will love it too!!!

MY DAILY REGIMEN ( FOR OILY SKIN TYPES)

Meena Herbal Products are 100% herbal, and based in the ancient Ayurvedic traditions of the Subcontinent. For a healthy lifestyle, make Meena Herbal part of your daily regimen. All our products are produced under strict hygienic conditions.

Neem Face pack
Neem- widely known as “the powerful antiseptic of nature”  has been deemed as a very effective component for the treatment of skin in the Ayurvedic world. It works by exfoliating the skin & preventing it from acnes especially blackheads, leaving the skin smooth, soft & natural. Meena`s neem face pack also contains turmeric- an ancient purifying herb, which helps in removing acne- causing bacterias & keeping the skin fresh! Meena herbal Neem face pack is produced under strict hygienic conditions.
Ingredients: Neem leaves, sandal wood, turmeric, amlaki, tulsi, Mackey bean, rose petals and chickpea flour.

Brightening Face Wash
This soap-free, gentle cleanser lifts away dirt, oil and make-up and leaves skin clean and refreshed without over-drying. The natural ingredients of this daily face wash protect skin from both UV-A and UV-B and are highly effective on skin prone to acne and Seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients: Wild Carrot extract, Neem extract, Curcuma Zedoaria extract, Manjishtha extract with Natural Tocopheryl Actate, Natural Protein, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Tulsi extract, Vegetable glycerin & other herbal ingredients.
Direction: Daily ritual, dispense small amount on hand and wet face thoroughly and apply all over face and neck. Smooth over skin to gently cleanse and moisturize. Massage gently by using small circular movement. Rinse thoroughly.

 Strawberry Cleansing Milk
Prepare your skin with this intoxicating blend of strawberry, cocoa, butter and vitamin E rich herbs. It is a conditioning cleansing formula for all kinds of skin. A daily usable gentle cleanser that removes black heads and prevent build up of cell debris. It will leave your skin soft, supple, glowing and enriched with fragrance. Cleans face deeply and removes makeup completely.
Ingredients: Rose essential oil, Mint oil, Holy basil extract, Cocobutter, Natural Tocopherylacetate, Provitamin-B, Bees wax, Mineral oil & other herbal ingredients.
Direction: For best results massage your face and neck in a circular motion with cleansing milk. Add little water to make lather, do it for a minute and then rinse off with lukewarm water. 

My Review
Nowadays, I am having alot of acne problems, which made my skin dull, uneven tone skin tone, lots of breakouts, pimple spots....eeehhhh!!!
So, it's like really disgusting for me to go out somewhere...just I use my concealers to hide the spots. 
Today I went to a local store and just in a corner I found these herbal products. The salesgirl was quite confident about what she was explaining to me...to be honest, I wasn't at all convinced. But the only reason for buying all these, are just because of the ingredients they are made up of. I used the NEEM Pack (which I used to buy from Aarong) during my teenage times. I was sure that this herbal product will really help my skin to get a better solution. Secondly, I bought the Brightening Face Wash because, I believe one must follow the rules which are written on the back of any product in bold letters like 'FOR BEST RESULTS'. We can easily get to see this kind of advises in many of the products which is only for promoting another product under one brand. Lastly, the Cleansing Milk is really an amazing product. The fragrance is yummy and it works miraculously. It's strawberry flavored. But when I massaged it on my face, it turns into minty and gives my skin a very cool feeling sensational. 


MY TECHNIQUES OF USING
1) Wash off your face with the Brightning Face Wash. 


Direction: Wash your face with normal tap water, then apply the face wash all over your face and neck. Massage it as long as you can in a circular movements. Rinse off.


2) Apply the Cleansing Milk on your pat dried face. Massage for like 2/3mins. The soft, creamy substance will turn into foamy and later it becomes hard. Then spray little bit of water, again start massaging on your targeted areas. Rinse off.


3) Make the paste from the NEEM Pack. Don't make it too much thick. Add only WATER to make the paste and MILK or OLIVE OIL if your skin is Dry typed. Apply all over your face, avoiding the eyes and lips part. Keep it for like 15 mins. It becomes really dry and hard, so it's better if you can avoid eating or talking while the pack is applied. It may cause wrinkle on your face and it hurts alot (I know the pain...:( as I kept it for like 30mins, the paste turned into a stone for me.) Then rinse off. NO NEED TO APPLY ANY CREAM OR MOISTURIZER. 


I hope it will work amazingly on your Acne problems!!!

Christian Dior- Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm

 I just LOVE this product. I bought it from UK through a friend of mine. I ordered it by knowing nothing about this product but  love the packaging and it's shade. I know it's a way too expensive just for lip treatments. But it's a really good product and it works on your lips amazingly!

Product Information

Soothe your dry and chapped lips with the Addict Lip Glow lip balm. With Color Reviver technology, this Christian Dior lip balm easily merges with your lip color. Included with SPF10 formula, this Christian Dior lip makeup is a complete protection to your precious lips from the damaging sun rays. The Addict Lip Glow has wild mango and luffa cylindrical as its ingredients which act as a complete moisturizer and keeps your lips hydrated throughout. Apply this Christian Dior lip balm and have luscious and attractive lips like never before. Make your lips soft and plumped with this Christian Dior lip makeup which stays on all day long.

 I wear this almost every day! I feel like this balm gives my lips a lot of moisture and fullness, and is an instant boost of color whenever I put it on. As it fades, it stays looking lovely - loses the little bit of shine, but retains the color for a good couple of hours. If you reapply, the color does get a little louder but I don't think necessarily in a bad or overly noticeable way.
I see what people mean about it turning bright pink, but I think the color is gorgeous and unique - and honestly, I'm usually the type of person who shys away from bright, barbie pinks. But, and I'm guessing this is because of whatever color changing properties it possesses, it just fits with my coloring and in a way I didn't expect it to. I think this looks lovely with a pink blush, youthful and perfect for every day look.

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I can't stop myself recommending this product to you , Dolls. As it's absolutely a nice product other than it's pricey. I have 2 pcs in this, one I am using, which is almost getting finished..:( and other one is in my treasured collection box!!

Artistry Light up Lip Gloss

These are Artistry Light up Lip Glosses. I bought them USA.Come with 3 shades: Champagne, Glitz and Passion. But 2 more shades will be launched very soon, they are Glamour and Confetti. 

 Light up your lips anytime, anywhere!
Perfect your pout effortlessly with the ingenious light-up applicator and built-in mirror. Glamorous, versatile, shiny sheer lip gloss keeps your lips looking luscious with shades to complement every skin tone.

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 Description

Keeping your lips looking luscious has never been easier! Light Up Lip Gloss lets you touch up your pout – on the go, in low light, anywhere – with a LED light on the applicator and a built-in mirror. Achieving your lip perfection can be effortless anytime, anywhere. ARTISTRY® Light Up Lip Gloss is a Miss America Favorite product.

Benefits

• Light up your look anywhere with LED lights located in the gloss application wand. The shine of the LED lights will guarantee you are never in the dark when applying this lip gloss.
• Perfect your pout anytime using the built-in mirror for flawless application. See for yourself and never wonder if your gloss is on right.
• Find your perfect match with fabulous versatile shades. ARTISTRY Light Up Lip Gloss offers versatile shades to complement every skin tone.
• Feel the cool, minty sensation every time you touch up your lips. Beautifully shiny and refreshingly minty, Light Up Lip Gloss provides a perfect pairing for sensational looking and feeling lips.

Light Up Lip Gloss is a lip gloss, not a plumper. The cool, minty sensation you feel is the refreshing flavor. With average use, the lip gloss will last an estimated 200 applications.


Overall Review:

This gloss is not sticky, lasts a few hours with just one coat and is not too bright or sparkly. The top has lights in it and there is a mirror on the side so you can always see what your doing no matter where you are. It has a subtle minty flavor as well. The number one feature in this lip gloss review is that it feels like a soothing lip treatment on your lips and you’ll feel the healing sensation occur instantaneously.

REVLON Colorburst Lipsticks

These REVLON Colorburst Lipsticks are very nicely packaged. Too much chic and elegant at pricing. I got all these from USA except the shade: Fuchsia ( that I bought from Bangladesh).  For other shades, I paid 400 BDT each ( nearly, 5 uSD with shipping charge).  But very surprisingly I bought the shade Fuchsia at only 250 BDT (nearly 3 USD) from a local store. I was quite annoyed about this matter and tried to find out whether it's the knockout  one...but I couldn't find any faults and stopped thinking about that straightly!

THE SHADES: (from left to right) Fuchsia, Crimson,  Soft Rose, Baby Pink, Peach, Icy Nude

 

 Product Details:
Icy Nude:   Warm caramel brown with subtle silver shimmer
Baby Pink: A sheer, bright pink, that looks very natural
Crimson:    A true red
Soft Rose:  A smooth yummy pink
Fuchsia:     Thick and very creamy
Peach:       Indeed peachy

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All these are super pigmented, smooth and creamy, brings out an awesome moisture on the lips...lasts till 3hrs approx. It's affordable and very useful...

I love them all!!

Lakme Absolute Cheek Chromatic Baked Blush

I got this item from India. I was not quite sure about this product...I just chose this shade from the LAKME website. I bought this only because this product was applied on Kareena Kapoor ( The Bollywood Actress) and she looked amazingly beautiful and natural. So, kinda inspired by her look!

DESCRIPTION:


This luxurious powder blush that has been baked on Italian terra cotta tiles. Silky soft, it comes packed with the goodness of Jojoba oil and the anti-oxidant power of Vitamin E, for an extraordinary luminosity – Fragrance free.  Can be applied dry for a natural/sheer effect or Wet for a long lasting dramatic effect.

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Overall Reviews:


I chose the shade named ' Day Blush'. It has 3 more shades, I don't remember the names precisely but they are like some in bronze shades and some in coral. I have chosen the pinkish one. Firstly, I thought it will be like matte in texture but applying it proves that it is a shimmery one. As it's named as day blush...I believe it's a best product for the day times. It gives a fine finishing and a wonderful shade on your cheeks. A pinkish glowing tone makes a healthy, fresh look. It's well pigmented and easily blend-able. 
But I didn't like the packaging, it's very light and delicate...the shape of the pan is a little bit curved, so it must be handle with care. The amount of the product is OK but it gets lots of fallout while swirling the brush on it.
Overall, it's a good product!

LAKME ABSOLUTE MOON-LIT HIGHLIGHTER

It is gifted by my hubby on this Valentine' 12. Actually I got a bunch of LAKME products as gifts from him...he was in India during Valentine's Day, so getting all those from him was quite a surprise for me!  I actually liked this product and it's really an awesome item so far from LAKME. 

The colors look amazingly beautiful, very light, not too much shimmery. It's perfect for both day and night make-up. As per my usage, I feel it can be used by all skin types and in different complexions to be precise for the Asians!                    

 
It's just too easy to apply. Just swirl around the whole pan, mixing it and then just apply from the point of your cheekbone till your nearest temple, again swirl a little bit of the white toned one and just apply on your cheek bone. It just brings a fabulous impression on your glowing face...It doesn't last more than 3/4 hours...but makes a very sheer look, perfectly till it stays.

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 So, it's affordable...but yeah can't get in BD. I must recommend everyone to keep this product in their must haves!!!

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