Faces Glam On Blush 'Peach Glow'

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Today I am going to review the Faces Canada Glam on Blush in shade 'Peach Glow'.

Product Description:
Faces Glam On Cream Blush gives blushing beauty at your fingertips with this weightless, creamy formula. It lends natural, radiant, long lasting color to the cheeks due to a specially formulated, creamy formulation. Simply dab the Cream Blush onto skin with fingertips to emulate the look of natural, youthful skin.

Price:
Rs. 399/- for 3.5 g, but I got it for Rs. 319/- from an online shopping site.

Shades Available:

Peach Glow, Pinked Mauve, Hint of Pink, Rose Quartz

My Take On This Product:

Ever since Faces Cosmetics has launched their Glam on range, I have wanted to purchase their powder blush in ‘Crimson’ and cream blush in ‘Peach Glow’. I got this blush during winters and tried it few times then. The texture of the blush was nowhere near to creamy ones, it was exactly like the lip balms that come in tub packaging and harden up during winters. I tried many times to use this with a blusher brush  but not a single brush of mine could pick even 1% of the product. So I had to continuously dip my fingers and rub against the surface of the blush to warm it up a bit. This blush in the pan looks peachy crimson kind shade with fine golden shimmers. I have to make extra effort to blend this blush on my cheeks. I love peachy blushes a lot rather I am crazy for those but I am very disappointed with this blush. First of all due to its hard texture and second because of the difficulty in blending it. 

 

During winters this blush used to look very crimson kind of shade on my skin tone, nowhere near peach, so many a times it felt as if someone had punched me hard on my face   :p and sometimes like as if I had developed rashes and all (One of my aunties pointed it out L She asked me if I had developed some allergic reaction) Anyways I just kept it shut in my shelf and was waiting for the summers to approach. Now I find the blush has improved a bit texture wise but it imparts a crimson peachiness to my skin tone now, which if overdone makes me look aged. If I use less, then this lasts for maximum two hours. During day time one can clearly see golden sparkles too very clearly which are distributed throughout the blush. This blush has a pearlish finish and imparts a dewy glow, which is the only good factor about this blush. I loved its sleek sophisticated steel grey packaging, it comes with a mirror too. Its a very travel friendly blush as it never melts in summer and easily fits in my purse too. Though quantity is very less still you need very less and its going to last for a long time.

Pros Of The Product:

-Blush comes in a very nice sleek and sophisticated steel grey packaging.

-Its provided with a mirror which is useful for touch ups.

-A plastic protector is provided to keep the blush mess free and hygienic.

-It’s a pretty peachy crimson shade with fine golden sparkles.

-This blush imparts a nice dewy glow.

-It does not melt in summers like other cream blushes.

-This blush is small, sleek and convenient for travel purpose.

-Available at Faces Canada outlets, several cosmetic stores and online shopping sites.

-Total 4 shades are available in this range.

Cons Of The Product:

-I love peachy blushes but not crimson blushes, this blush imparts a crimson shade to my cheeks which either makes me look sick   :p or aged.

- Its absolutely difficult to blend this product, no brush can help in blending, you need to use your fingers as the texture is pretty hard.

-Dipping fingers every time increases chance of contaminating the blush.

-During day time, I don’t prefer to use it as I dislike golden sparkles on my cheeks then.

-It lasts hardly for 2 hours, the shade fades faster leaving the golden sparkles behind.

-Quantity provided is very less for the price these are available at.

-Quality wise this blush fails, as neither its texture is smooth nor does it stay for long time.

Rating:

Texture wise: 2 out of 5

Shade: 3 out of 5

Lasting Power: 2 out 5

Blending: 2 out of 5

Price vs Quality : 2.5 out of 5

Quantity: 3 out of 5

Availability: 3.75 out of 5

Overall Rating:  2.75 out of 5

Will I Repurchasing? No way guys, I am finding it difficult to finish the existing one!  :p

My Overall Recommendation: The Faces Glam on blushes no doubt come in improved sleek and travel friendly packaging but quality wise they fail to deliver.The texture of blush is pretty hard, no where like cream blushes and thus its very difficult to blend it.The staying power is around 2 hours maximum. So I think you can skip this range without any regret.I so wish they could have come out with much better formulation.They seem to be pricy for the quantity provided too.

  

 

My Long Awaited Parcels !

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How are you all?Today I received two parcels which got delayed due to some irresponsible people.

I had placed an order with Medplusbeauty people on 13th of January and today finally I received it.It was a long wait and harassment both by the site and DTDC people.These Medplusbeauty people told me they have dispatched my parcel by Indiapost on 20 January, when I called up again on 23rd They said It was DTDC by which they have sent.I do agree they have wide range of collection and awesome discount but the way they harassed me I think I wont shop from that site anymore.Almost 20-30 times I have called them up this month and every time the customer service people tell me different story.These DTDC people from Hyderabad called me up and told that my package has been delivered two days back , when I call up DTDC Branch of my place,they say today they will deliver.I was totally pissed of by them.

Ok now back to haul.I received my package from my sweet blogger friend Suma too today.She too was very concerned about the delay.I was relaxed seeing the palette and my stuff in good condition.Anyways I got my First 'Original' Palette from 'Sleek Makeup'.This is my first Sleek product and I am soooooo happy and ecstatic.I am sharing some pics with you.

 

 

Faces Long Wear Eyeliner Pencil Collection

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I don't think Faces Long wear eyeliner pencils need any introduction.By now all of you are aware of this eyeliner which is not only reasonable but also comes in wide range of colors and awesome quality.I few of these liners which I am posting swatches today to help you decide the color you all would love to purchase.

 

 Right click on the pictures to view enlarged swatches.

Some may think where to get the Khaki shade.I got the Khaki shade from Fashion and You during offer.It was from Faces Germany and its not of good quality, pretty shade but very hard in texture almost similar to crayon pencils. :p

Faces Canada Blush 'Burnt Sienna'

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Today I am going to review a blush named 'Burnt Sienna' from  the brand Faces Canada.This is a matte peach shade which I love to use almost everyday to my lab.Now read on my review to know more.

What The Company Says?

-Vitamin e and hyalouronic acid enriched, minimizes skin imperfections.
-Long stay, easy to blend color formula with a creamy texture
-Lanolin free.

Rs 299 for 8 gm.

My Take On This Product:

I came to know about this blush after going through Ankita's review HERE Its a matte warm peachy shade which I prefer to wear almost everyday of the season.I have been using it since two months and simply cant stop loving it.I feel like buying another one for backup :p  , though I know it will last me for a long time indeed.This comes in a round black pan in compact form.It has a big mirror lodged inside of the cover but no brush is provided with it.I don't prefer blushes provided with small brushes because due to that the quantity of the blush gets reduced and half the space is occupied the brush itself which are not very long lasting and quite scratchy.

Anyways this blush is quite soft and pigmented.With one swipe very little blush gets transferred to the brush as the blush is in a compact form.I like that because there is no product wastage while picking up the blush.I need two swipes for that envious peachy glow on my cheeks which looks absolutely gorgeous on my skin tone. ( He He He I am praising myself :p) I really adore this peachy blush and I have noticed even after using it so much, hardly the blush looks used.There is seriously lots of quantity in the pan.This blush is suitable for both day and night wear.The blush looks orangish but after blending you get a subtle peachiness on your skin.

 

Pros Of The Product:

-Its a pretty true peach shade blush.

-The texture of the blush is quite soft but does not lead to any product wastage while picking it up.

-It comes in compact form inside a pan.

-Comes with a big mirror.

-Quantity is 8gm which is really good for the price.

-You hardly need 1-2 swipes for that desired peachy glow.

-It blends like a dream, seriously blending is super awesome.

-Staying power is more than 6 hours without a face primer.

-Will suit all skin types, even dark skin tones.

-Its price is pretty reasonable.

-Some unique pinky blushes also come in this range.

-Its not a bit shimmery.

-Its quite pigmented too.

Cons Of The Product:

-Availability is an issue.

-It does not come with a blusher brush.

-Packaging could be classy like their Glam on range.

-Faces Cosmetics India site is no more working.

-This is the only brand without a proper publicity from the brands itself.

Rating: 4.25 out of 5

Will I repurchase it? Yes after it gets finished, I will surely buy another one.Its totally worth the price.

My Overall Recommendation: Do grab this blush if you do not have a single true matte peach blush in your stock.Its really a gorgeous yet wearable blush suitable for both day and night wear.

 My Recent Oriflame and Avon Haul! What all you liked from it? Which one you would like me to review first?

Faces Go Chick Lipstick 'Hazelnut'

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Today I am going to review a lipstick recently launched by Faces Canada in their newly launched range 'Faces Go Chick Lipstick'.Its one of the most inexpensive lipsticks  from Faces Canada cosmetics.Do read on to know more.

Price- Rs 199 for 4.5 gm of lipstick.

My Take On This Product:

I had first seen this product at Healthkart but didn't buy it then due to delivery issues.I requested Chetana of StyleCraze.com to bring the shade Mulberry Slush for me.Within a week she brought up all the shades in Faces Go Chick Lipstick range.After checking all the shades I ordered the shade 'Hazelnut' which looked like a nice brown shade.

Faces Go Chick Lipstick comes in similar outer carton like those of other range of lipsticks from Faces Cosmetics.The Lipstick comes in a classy black casing with the sign Faces engraved on it.I like the packaging, its sturdy and good.

The Lipstick shade looks like an apricot shade with brown tones in day light and in natural light it looks like a nude brown lipstick with pink tones.I really love it.Its one of my MLBB Shade.The texture of the lipstick is quite smooth and glides nicely on my lips though not as smooth as Faces Satin Smooth and Faces Moisture rich Lipstick range.Its very moisturising too and I dont need any lip balm underneath.The pigmentation is good too but the staying power is only 2-3 hours. It doesnot survive a full meal at all.Thats why we get these at such reasonable price.Hazel nut shade is a matte shade ideal for day wear.

Pros Of The Product:

-Its a pretty apricot shade with brown tones with a hint of pink.

-It will be a nice MLBB Shade for many people.

-It glides smoothly on my lips.

-2 swipes are enough to provide full coverage.
-Imparts uniform lip coverage, never gets patchy.

-Its quite pigmented too.

-Its very moisturizing and thus I don't need any lip balm underneath.

-Its a matte lipstick ideal for day wear.

-Price is damn reasonable for 4.5 gm of lipstick.

Cons Of The Product:

-Its staying power is 2-3 hours maximum only.

-It does not survive after a meal.

-No description available at the site rather site is no more available. :p
-Its not transfer resistant.

-You can buy its from Style Craze.com and Healthkart.com only.

-Except one or too all shades are mauve based.

-Limited shades are available.

-Its not a transfer resistant lipstick.

Rating: 3.75 out of 5

Will I repurchase it? Yes I am planning to buy another shade 'Fig' from this range.

My Overall Recommendation: I would definitely recommend this particular shade to all of you.This is a pretty shade and could be your MLBB Shade too.

My Overall Shopping Experience with Style Craze.com and Haul

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Today I am going to share my overall shopping experience with StyleCraze till date and my shopping haul.I have shopped twice from this online shopping site and seriously intend to do more.Their personalized service has completely hooked me to this wonderful shopping site. I have seriously forgotten about all other sites now! :p

About Style Craze.com:

Style Craze is started by Chetana, an Amateur Make up artist from Hyderabad. 

What is the purpose of StyleCraze.com?

Provide the best in Cosmetics & Beauty care products to Indians at affordable prices combined with legendary customer service.

 

So what prompted Chetana to start the site?

Lack of variety in retail stores is a major concern for any Make up junkie. And when it comes to beauty, I never compromise on the Brand or the shade. StyleCraze was started so that you dont have to compromise on your Beauty needs.  - Chetana

 

What are the advantages of buying from StyleCraze?

a. Get access to the Largest collection of Cosmetics & Beauty care brands at one place

b. Upto 25% lower prices than Retail stores - No physical stores implies less costs, we prefer to pass this on to the customer in terms of lower prices

c. Amazing Customer Service: We pride in our Customer Service. All the products on the site are in stock & ready to ship. So we ship within a maximum of 3 Business days of receiving the order. 

My Overall Shopping Experience:

I have till date shopped twice from them and totally loved their service and dedication.Though they do not have all brands that I desire still their personalized service has made me their fan.They followed me first of all on twitter and thus from there I came to know more about them.Initially I thought it was like any other shopping site but when Chetana told me that I could personally  request products that I wish to purchase from them and they can bring those with in a week actually caught my attention.They also have great discounts on several products.I requested several stuff from them and gave my list.They brought almost all the products within few days and dispatched my first order.I had opted for COD for my first order but they mailed me that they didn't have COD service to my place but will cover my place under First Flight COD soon.I got my first package after 6 days.Everything was good except my L'Oreal Khol, I found the bottom of the khol had cracked spilling khol in the bubble wrap.I immediately mailed them with pictures showing the product.Chetana responded to my mail within 1 hour and promised me to send me another khol with my next purchase.I had not paid anything till then for my order.Ok do check the pictures of my first order:

FIRST ORDER- 

-Loreal Mineral Khol

-Revlon Colorstay Eye shadow Quad Copper Spice

-Faces Eyeliner Pencil 'Turquoise Blue'

After that I asked them to bring Revlon Photoready Foundation and Faces Go chic Lipstick for me.They brought all products within 8-9 days.The most awesome thing is that they immediately reply to my Twit and mail.So I ordered several stuff including Bourjois Paris eye shadows from them during second time.They dispatched my second order along with the L'Oreal Khol.After few days I credited the amount of both the orders in their account.They said I can pay at my own convenience. I don't think a single shopping site can give that much of liberty to any of its customer.

Ok one thing which I didn't like was they said they would dispatch my order by First Flight but they dispatched by Professional couriers and didn't inform me about that.When I mailed them to send me the tracking number they sent me the bill and I saw they had sent me by professional couriers.After that I got it clarified that they did it because First Flight couriers were very casual and didn't dispatch my order even after two days of keeping it idle in their office.

Another thing that I didn't like was using of thermocol balls, I mean once you open the package those balls create a mess around the room.Its a pain to clean all those really.I hope they improve their packaging and introduce more brands.I  always wanted to buy some products from Bourjois Paris, its due to them I could buy some Bourjois stuff at last.Ok now check my second order Pictures:

SECOND ORDER:

-Faces eye liner pencil- Dark Green

-Faces sparkle dust- Gold

-Faces Sparkle Dust- Teal

-Revlon Photoready Foundation

-Faces Go chic lipstick Hazelnut.

-Lotus pure color lipstick Rosewood

-Bourjois Extrait little pot eye shadow- 6, 8, 9, 10 ( I am soooo greedy :p )

-Loreal Mineral Khol. (They sent a new one)

-Konad False Eye Lashes- FREE GIFT. 

Faces Go Chic Lipstick Hazelnut

Lotus Pure Color Lipstick Rosewood

Bourjois Extrait Eye Shadow -6

Bourjois Extrait Eye Shadow 9

Bourjois Extrait Eye Shadow 8

Bourjois Extrait Eye Shaodow 10

Pros :

-They offer free shipping over orders worth Rs 250.

-They have 7 days no question asked return policy.

-Several payment options available.

-They have wide range products varying from Makeup, skin care, hair care to Men's grooming products and accessories such as epilators, rollers, curler, stylers etc.

-Very friendly and active customer care.

-They give prompt replies to your queries by mail ore twit.

-They were the first shopping site to bring Chambor, Maxfactor and Bourjois paris products together at their site.

-They provide a personalized service where we can request them to bring products ranging from makeup , skin care etc for us.They bring those to their site within a week.I have ordered Revlon photoready foundation, Faces Go chic Lipstick, few shades of colorbar velvet matte lipstick and they brought everything for me within a week and personally notified me. :)

-They dispatched my second order worth Rs 3000+ without even receiving the payment of my first order. Can you believe that?????? After they dispatched the order, I credited the amount. :x

-They offer awesome discount on almost all products.

-They immediately dispatched a new L'Oreal mineral khol after I showed them pics of the damaged khol.

-They send free gifts to people with every purchase.

-My second order took nearly 10 days to reach me, so to compensate for that they gave me a coupon worth Rs 250. 

-They send all brand new stuff.

Cons :

-I  don't like those thermocol balls in my package as they fly here and there creating such mess.

-I hope they cover my place under COD soon.

-I would love to see more brands in their site.

-There is error in price mentioning of several products. Like I saw Nyx Auto liner Real price is Rs 225, but in their site it is Rs 325 and the L'Oreal cream which is Rs 449 was mentioned Rs 499.They corrected the price of L'Oreal products after I mailed them.

Will I shop Again? Oh yes! If they improve their packaging and cover my place under COD and ensure early delivery then they should be assured that they have a permanent customer now.  :)