Showing posts with label Eye Shadow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eye Shadow. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

My Inglot Brown Eye Shadows Collection!

Hello Friends!
I like doing subtle natural everyday eye makeup.I love all kinds of browns and I have got some 11 brown Inglot eyeshadow refills.Inglot freedom system eyeshadow refills are very reasonable with great pigmentation and staying power.If you guys love eye shadows but don't want to splurge on Mac or any other high-end brand then surely try Inglot eye shadow refills.Do check out the swatches of Brown Inglot eye shadows which I have with me.

Inglot Pearl Eye Shadow 409:



Inglot Pearl Eye Shadow 421




Inglot Pearl Eye Shadow 422




Inglot Pearl Eye Shadow 423





Inglot DS Eye Shadow 457



Inglot AMC Shine Eye Shadow 12




Inglot AMC Shine Eye Shadow 21




Inglot AMC Shine Eye Shadow 42




Inglot AMC Eye Shadow 52




Inglot AMC Eye Shadow 54




Inglot AMC Eye Shadow 55



Monday, 23 April 2012

L'Oreal Paris Color Infallible 24 Hr Eye Shadow 'Endless Chocolat 12'

Hello Sweeties!
Recently I checked the L'Oreal Paris Infallible range at a cosmetic store.Their range of eye shadows caught my attention and I ended up buying one of the shades.There are some nine shades, out of those I got the shade 'Endless Chocolat' 12 for me.I really wanted to get three more shades (Burning Black, Eternal Black, All Night Blue) but the store had kept only testers, no fresh piece were available, the SA wanted to me to get the testers. :(

What The Company Says?

Product Benefits:
Make a lasting impression without batting an eye.
Infallible Eyeshadows contain ultra concentrated colour pigments, for an intense colour finish. Additional binders (oils) coat and magnify the colour pigments revealing beautiful shimmer and maximized colour. The colour adheres to the eyelid as durably and comfortably as a second skin and lasts for up to 24hrs.
With a formulation that lies between the comfort of a cream and the ease of application of a powder, infallible eyeshadow melts gently from the fingertips to the eye lid on application. The result is a luxurious, velvety texture.

Expert Advice:
Can I blend the different shades together?
Infallible Eyeshadows have been designed to blend different colours together, if desired, to create a variety of looks from the classic smokey eye to shimmering gold and silver.
Is the formula easy to remove?
Yes, Infallible Eyeshadow is waterproof, yet it is easily removed with a classic eye make-up remover.

Innovation:
What is so unique about Infallible Eyeshadow? 
Enhanced Color Intensity
Infallible Eyeshadows contain an exceptionally high level of colour pigments, for an intense colour finish. Additional binders (oils), coat and magnify the colour pigments revealing beautiful shimmer and maximized colour.

24 Hour Hold (Creaseproof and Waterproof)
The colour adheres to the eyelid as durably and comfortably as a second skin. The Infallible formula stands up to the average woman’s 11,000 blinks per day. It also resists to rubbing, creasing and does not run into the fine lines around the eyes.

Velvety Sensual Texture:
With a formulation that lies between the comfort of a cream and the ease of application of a powder, Infallible eyeshadow contains an exceptionally high proportion of binders (oils) for the softest, most velvety eyeshadow. The eyeshadow melts gently from the fingertips to the eyelid on application. The result is a rich and satiny look.

Price: Rs 450 for 3.5 Grams

My Take On This Product:
I recently checked out the Infallible range launched by L'Oreal paris in India.I quite liked the feel of their foundation, the shade 'Radiant Sand' matched my skin tone bought then I thought to buy it later as I have to finish my 5 existing number of foundations :p After checking their foundations, the infallible range of eye shadows caught my attention.There were some 8 shades in all and these shadows claim to be smudge resistant, water proof  with a staying power of 24 hours.I got the shade 'Endless Chocolat' for me.I wanted to get three more shades too but fresh ones were not there, so I left the store and thought to wait for this range to arrive at online shopping sites.


Check all shades HERE
These eye shadows come in square transparent jars with a screw on lid and a plastic separator to avoid damage.I really loved their packaging, its cool, sturdy,  travel friendly and one can see the shade through the transparent jar.There are some 8  shadows launched in India :

-Forever Pink- Its a light pink shade with shimmers
-Hourless Biege- Beige shade with shimmers
-Purple Obsession- Very pretty light purple shade
-All Night Blue- Its a Royal Blue shade, very similar to Inglot Pearl 428
-Burning Black- Its a Blackened Violet shade. This one is similar to Inglot Pearl 426 but bit more blackened.
-Permanent Kaki- Its a khaki green shade, similar to Faces Canada pigment in 'Forest Green'
-Endless Chocolat- Its true brown shade with fine Golden Shimmers. Inglot Pearl 409 is similar to it.
-Flashback Silver- Silver shade with shimmers
-Eternal Black- Black shadow with loads of silver shimmers


The shade 'Endless Chocolat' is a pure Brown shade with very very fine golden shimmers which impart a warm sheen to eyes.These shadows are in pressed form and their texture seems to be something in between cream and powder,almost buttery soft.If you have used Chambor single touch Blush then you will understand what I want to say.You need to softly swipe across its surface to get enough pigmentation and product for your entire lid.One gets 3.5 grams and 450 bucks which I find reasonable considering its quality and pricing policy of L'Oreal Paris.


This shadow blends seamlessly within seconds like a dream.I have fallen in love with this shadow friends, I soooo want to get this in other shades soon.This shade can be applied alone as light wash on the lids or with some other shades too.It has very very fine golden shimmers, though I don't much like shimmery shadows but this one is different.It has absolutely zero fall out and can be used during day time too as shimmers are ultra fine and impart a pearlescent sheen.


One thing I noticed was this shade is intensely pigmented and adheres to my lid well, I can skip an eye shadow base easily.Without a primer its stayed on my eyes for 7 hours plus with no creasing, after that I removed it so I think its staying power is much more that.The quantity is huge and one requires very less amount so its going to last for a long time.So guys if you like brown shadows then definitely check out this shade! I do highly recommend this entire range of shadows to all of you.Myself, going to get 3-4 other shades in this range very soon.

Pros Of The Product:
-'Endless Chocolat' is a pretty brown shade with ultra fine golden shimmers.
-Some 8-9 shades have been launched in India.
-One gets 3.5 Grams of product for Rs 450 which I found to be reasonable.
-One requires only a bit for applying on whole lid.
-Its intensely pigmented, one swipe is enough for each application.
-It has velvety texture, something in between cream and powder.
-It can be used with fingers too.
-Absolutely smudge proof and water proof.
-Blends nicely without leaving harsh lines.
-Its crease proof even without an eye shadow base.
-It stayed on my eyes for more than 7 hours without a primer, after that I removed it with a makeup remover so it lasts longer than that without an eye primer.
-Available at all L'oreal paris counters.
-These come in see through jars with sturdy packaging.
-Its travel friendly and packaging is safe and damage proof.
-It claims to stay on eyes for 24 hours.
-It can be removed with a makeup remover.
-These shadows impart pearl like finish which is very wearable. 
-Plastic separator is provided to avoid damage to the shadows.

Cons Of The Product:
-Entire range of shades have not been launched in India.
-Not available till now at any Online shopping site.
-Each and every shade is shimmery, some contain visible shimmers and some contain very ultra fine shimmers.
-Really stays for a long time without primer but cannot confirm their 24 hour hold claim.
-L'Oreal Paris conducts animal testing.

Rating:
Shade: 4.75 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Texture: 5 out of 5
Price vs Quality : 4.75
Availability: 3.75
Quantity: 4.75 out of 5
Pigmentation: 4.75 out of 5
Staying Power: 5 out of 5
Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5

Will I repurchase it? Yes definitely in three other shades.

My Overall Recommendation:
L'Oreal Paris Color Infallible 24 hours shadows are available in some eight shades at all L'oreal Paris counters.These come in transparent jars with 3.5 grams of product for Rs 450.One needs just a bit for applying each time, so it will last for a long time.These shadows are absolutely creaseproof, smudgeproof and water proof.Shades are intensely pigmented and one can easily skip using an eye shadow base.I am going to buy few more shades from this range.I do Highly recommend you all to try this range for sure.

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Sunday, 25 March 2012

Street Wear True Color Eye Shadow- Green With Envy, Swatches, Review, EOTD

Hello Friends!
Today I am going to review and post swatches of an eye shadow quad 'Green with Envy' from Street Wear. Recently Sukanya wanted my make up break down of an EOTD where I had used all shades from this particular quad.So checkout my review to know if this quad was a dud or winner.

Price: Rs 425 for 4.8 Grams

Shades Available:
-Green With Envy: It has particular shades:
>Khaki Gold
>Lemon Green
>Forest Green
>Khaki Green

There are other two quads, one of them is for smokey eye makeup and has White, Grey, Royal Blue and Black shades. The other quad is suitable for wedding eye makeup and has Beige, Yellow Gold, Copper, Maroon Brown shades respectively.


My Take On This Product:
Some two weeks back, I had been to a cosmetic store at our place to check Glam on collection launched by Faces Canada.To utter dismay, that cosmetic store has discontinued keeping Faces Canada products as no one here is aware of the brand and they had to bear losses for it. :( Anyways I was about to leave the store,so the SA asked me to check products from Revlon and Streetwear.I was not interested but still thought to give a look at their stock.While checking all products, my eyes fell upon this quad and I really liked it very much.There was no particular tester of this quad, so it was risky purchasing it.There are two more quads in this range, I checked those and really liked their pigmentation and shades.I am in love with green shadows these days, so without wasting time I purchased this quad.Immediately after coming back to my room, I swatched it and tried several looks.One thing I noticed that these quads were very similar to 'Revlon Colorstay 12 hour eyeshadow Quads' in terms of quality, pigmentation, quantity, and even packaging.

The Quad 'Green with Envy' comes in a sleek silver box with a transparent see through lid and a mirror inside of the transparent cover.Two sponge applicators, one broad and another quite thin and small have been provided too.Though no of very good quality still can be used during emergency and for touch ups. I use the thin eye shadow applicator to apply eye shadows at the inner corners of my eyes.The shades are:
-Khaki based Gold Eye Shadow
-Lemon Green with silver micro shimmers
-Forest Green 
-Khaki 


All the shades are very soft in nature, so one has to be careful while swiping eye shadow brush over it.These seem to be loose powder in pressed form.All shades have pearlish finish and can be paired with each other to create numerous eye makeup looks.Though these seem to be moderately pigmented, these are quite buildable and you get awesome color pay off even without an eye shadow base underneath.I am kind of lazy and do not use an eye primer regularly so for me this quad is a boon.  :p I have done 4-5 eye makeup looks with this quad and found all shades to be wearable.Many of us do not wear green eye shadows because we do not find them wearable.But all shades in this quad are wearable and you can easily carry it with confidence.You wont believe but green shadows make me really very happy and draw me closer to nature.

With a primer, these shades look more pigmented and staying power increases significantly.Without a base, I have seen creasing after 4 hours and with a base I have noticed minimal creasing after 6 hours.I have never liked Street Wear products earlier but this quad is an exception.Its great for the price you get this for.Quantity is pretty good too.Those who are looking for wearable and reasonable green eye shadows should definitely get this quad.

Pros Of The Product:
-The Green with Envy has very pretty shades of green which are wearable!
-All the shades though are moderately pigmented are buildable and give intense look even without a base underneath
-These shades are very soft in texture and blend effortlessly.
-All shades have pearly finish which I prefer over shimmery shades.
-There is no fall out howsoever.
-Without a base these shades stay for nearly 4 hours and with a shade for 6 hours with minimal creasing.
-Quantity provided is great for the price.
-Price is reasonable for the quality, quantity and shades that you get.
-Easily available at all cosmetic stores stocking Street Wear products.
-There are two other quads in this range, one for bridal wear and another one is for creating intense smokey eyes.
-These do not contain parabens in them.
-Great combination of shades-forest green with khaki and gold.
-Eye shadow applicators have been provided.
-A small mirror is lodged inside of the cover which is useful for touch ups.
-Its quite travel friendly and packaging is sleek and attractive.
-Quality is almost similar to Revlon Colorstay 12 hour Eyeshadow Quad.
-It has a see through lid, so you can view the shades.

Cons Of The product:
-No information regarding this product is given at any website.
-There is no highlighter shade in this quad which could be use under the brow bone.
-These eye shadows are very soft ,so if one swipes a bit hard over it can lead to product wastage.
-Not available online at any shopping site.
-Price may seem higher for a Street Wear product.
-Many may not find the lemon green shade wearable. ( I use it mainly at the inner corners)

Rating:
Quality: 4 out of 5
Shades: 4.5 out of 5
Pigmentation: 3.75 out of 5
Staying Power: 4 out of 5
Price: 3.75 out of 5
Availability: 4 out of 5
Packaging: 4.5 out of 5
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

Will I Repurchase It? I may purchase the quad for smokey eyes, I quite liked the pigmentation of it.

My Overall Recommendation:
The Quad 'Green with Envy' has some very pretty wearable shades of green, khaki,gold and lemon green.One can pair it up and create numerous looks with it.All shades have pearlish finish.I would surely recommend this quad to all green eye shadow lovers.This is not only of good quality but also affordable at easily available at several cosmetic stores.









For this Eye makeup I haven't used any eye shadow base, mainly due to my laziness :p I have applied forest green shadow on the lid and khaki shadow at the outer corner and crease.I have applied Loreal gel liner Brown.I had applied a lip color but after having a lunch and coffee, it has entirely gone :p Forgot to use a concealer and a mascara! :D

P.S I have clicked pics after four hours of doing this eye makeup! I wanted to check its staying power.So these are actually good!