FACES Cosmetics Ultime Pro Lip Crayon Obsession,Hot Wired,Sugar Coated, Lasting Kiss,Really Rust,Peach Me,Wrapped Up,Irresistible Pink,Smokin' Hot,Midnight Rose

FACES Cosmetics redefines smoothness with the new Ultime Pro Lip Crayon

Ladies, its that time of the year when you need to cheer! Adorn the new you as FACES Cosmetics brings the most breathtaking launch of the season, FACES Ultime Pro Lip Crayons.  Pout your way in statement shades with these creamy luxe lip crayons that adds just the right amount of zing to your look. Featuring timeless matte shades with addicting color and intense hydration, FACES Ultime Pro Lip Crayons are your perfect makeup companion.

FACES Ultime Pro lip Crayon may remind you of the crayons we grew up playing with, but this innovation of smooth lip color in crayon form helps you dress up your lips in a flash of a second even without a mirror! And guess what, the fun doubles with the latest technology in crayon format that works both as a lip pencil and a lipstick.

Another one of the many firsts from FACES is the Starry matte finish focusing on subtle glam for that extra luxe. A first in India, starry matte finish smoothly glazes your lips with a touch of glitter, and is sure to become your obsession. 

From beautiful nudes to striking reds, to shades of pinks and corals, there’s a shade for everyone. Available in two different finishes, FACES Ultime Pro Lip Crayon comes in four super hot shades of starry matte with light shimmer inspired from the runway makeup, and six sizzling shades of matte with vibrant hues inspired from the international fashion trends. These flattering lip colors that exude ultimate feminine strength are sure to turn heads.

In addition, the velvety texture of FACES Ultime Pro Lip Crayon helps the crayon glides effortlessly on the lips for a rich, creamy look in just one stroke.  This lush, long lasting lipstick also gives you complete coverage for smooth and supple lips, while being super comfortable on lips. A waterproof formulation, FACES Ultime Pro Lip Crayon is also dermatologically tested and paraben free, and hence complete safe on your lips.

What's more is that its long lasting stay ensures you do not have to do multiple touch-ups! 

Go bold as the irresistible FACES Ultime Pro lip Crayons is now here! What’s better is that we give you your very own sharpner worth Rs.125 absolutely free. 

So, glam your way and redefine smoothness – of course we are talking about your lips!

Price: Rs. 799

Available in 10 shades:

FACES ULTIME PRO STARRY MATTE LIP CRAYON- Obsession

FACES ULTIME PRO STARRY MATTE LIP CRAYON- Hot Wired

FACES ULTIME PRO STARRY MATTE LIP CRAYON- Sugar Coated

FACES ULTIME PRO STARRY MATTE LIP CRAYON- Lasting Kiss

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Really Rust

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Peach Me

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Wrapped Up

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Irresistible Pink

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Smokin' Hot

FACES ULTIME PRO MATTE LIP CRAYON- Midnight Rose

I'm excited about this collection, the Starry Matte range doesn't sound appealing to me, but Pro Matte range seems perfect and the color range is awesome!

The perfect finishing makeup tools : Real Techniques by Sam n Nic Chapman Blush Brush and Setting Brush

Today I’m going to talk about two brushes that I’ve loved from first use. The Real Techniques Blush Brush & Setting Brush are two favorites that I always carry around with me. I can tell you now with surety that ‘love at first use IS a thing!’ :P 

Real Techniques Claims :
Blush Brush : Contour and define cheeks for flawlessly blended, high-definition results
Setting Brush : The key to completing any look with a controlled dusting of powder or highlighter

  -look pixel-perfect even in harsh light ultra-plush, 

  -synthetic bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free 
  -self-standing for easy storage (blush brush)
  -extended aluminum handle is light and easy to use

Let's talk about how these brushes perform : 

Real Techniques BLUSH BRUSH ~ 

The blush brush has a large brush head, the bristles are slightly tapered. The tapered brush head is helpful for precise application. In case you're wondering, yes the brush head is larger than that of a traditional blush brush. However, I find that I’m more precise with larger brushes so I can conveniently work with the Real Techniques Blush Brush. You need to get the product only on the tip of the brush and then dab and swipe the brush (as needed) across your cheek. 

The Blush Brush actually shed a couple of times while washing. However it completely stopped after the 3^rd wash. The amazing thing about the blush brush is that inspite of being so large in size, it dries up in minutes, literally. I even raved about this on instagram. After washing, I squeeze the bristles gently in my towel, just to let the towel soak in the water. Then I rub it a few times against a dry patch of a towel so water on the inner bristles are also soaked up and viola, the brush is DRY. I find the brush easy to clean, I can get rid of the blush color completely, I’ll share my brush cleansing routine soon. 

The blush brush is actually a multipurpose makeup tool and it can be used for dusting your setting powder and also for bronzing your face. Since I’m already medium-to-tan skin toned, I don’t bother with bronzing, but I have used this brush for powder application a couple of times. I’ve been using The Body Shop powder brush, which is a dense, flat, tapered brush for powder since 2 years so its hard for me to get used to a fluffy brush like The RT Blush brush for powder. Nevertheless, I absolutely love it for blush application. This brush is slightly heavier than other RT brushes, but not insanely so.

Real Techniques blush brush 

The blush brush is actually a larger version of the RT Contour Brush, both brushes have the same shape. Here's a size comparison, incase you have the contour brush, you can get an idea of the size of the RT blush brush

Real Techniques SETTING BRUSH ~

The Setting Brush is a flat, tapered brush that fits the under eye perfectly. It is slightly fluffy and not completely flat like the pointed foundation brush by the same brand.  I never thought I’d need a special brush just for setting my under eye concealer with the right amount of powder, but once you start using this, you can’t stop! I also like to use it for powder highlighting. RT claims that their setting brush gives you a controlled application of powder and I agree, its size is perfect and ensures that you don’t go overboard. The brush is very lightweight, you can slip it into your purse if you feel the need to touch up.  This brush has never shed during a wash and is very easy to clean. As it is not very dense it dries up in a jiffy too!

Just like the other Real Techniques brushes I’ve used, both of these brushes are soft, but not silky like The Body Shop brushes. Both of these brushes are from the 'Your finish/perfected' range and hence have pink ferrules. The packaging is nice and the brushes are labelled. I hope the label doesn't wear off for at least an year.  

Real Techniques setting brush 

Product vs Price :

Price : Rs. 999-1199 / $8-9 

Availability : Nykaa | Amazon | Flipkart 

I recommend purchasing Real Technqiues brushes from Indian online store during discounts, otherwise, you can also purchase them from Real Techniques Website which ships to India for a small fee. Real Techniques has some of the best budget friendly options for makeup tools.

Overall Recommendation : 5/5

The Real Techniques Blush Brush and Setting Brush are excellent brushes for their intended purposes while also being good for multiple tasks. Depending on your needs, I’d recommend  you to try at least one of these, you won’t be disappointed!