Favorite Summer Pastel Nail Polish Colors + Recommendations

When it comes to switching makeup between seasons, playing up your manicures is the easiest place to start. For me though, pastel & bright nail polishes are my JAM. I literally wear them all year. So when summer rolls around, I have plenty of colors (& polishes) that I can recommend you to try out asap!

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!

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon - All Shades and Price Info : Dancing Queen, Last Christmas, Night Fever, She’s Got D Looks, Staying Alive, Uptown Girl

Style your eyes with the new FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon

Get gleaming eyes with the launch of the all-new Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon from FACES Cosmetics that will light up your eyes in an instant.  This new age multi-tasking eye shadow crayon in a pencil format doubles up both as an eye liner and an eye shadow, promises to be your go to makeup item to glam you up any time of the day! Easy to apply and even easier to carry it in your bag, FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon makes for a hassle-free travel makeup.

Available in vibrant hues, these soft and creamy eye crayons glide on effortlessly to create mesmerizing eye looks for any occasion. From soft shiny to metallic, FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon gives a flattering finish, is waterproof with a long-stay formula that feels comfortable on your lids, all day long. It is easy to blend and non-sticky, besides being perfectly suitable for use as an eye liner/ pencil.

Being dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested, FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayons are completely safe to use. Made with a wax-based formula, these alluring crayons are free of paraffin and preservatives too.

So create those bold eye looks you crave for with the versatile FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon!

Price: Rs. 599

Available in 6 shades:

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- Dancing Queen 

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- Last Christmas

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- Night Fever

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- She’s Got D Looks 

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- Staying Alive

FACES Ultime Pro Eye Shadow Crayon- Uptown Girl

This is a pretty exciting release from FACES cosmetics, who doesn't love the convenience of crayon eye shadows ?

Dancing Queen seems like a cool dark brown

Last Christmas seems like a lovely turquoise shade

Night Fever seems like a gorgeous warm gold shade

She’s Got D Looks seems like a metallic deep blue, perfect for smokey eye makeup

Staying Alive seems like a cranberry shade but I hope its aubergine! 

Uptown Girl is a mystery - is it red ? pink ? coral ? 

I wish they launched a beige shade too, it would make a perfect base color!

Let your Eyes do the talking with FACES Glam On Eye Make-up

Get dazzling eyes as FACES Cosmetics now launches the all new Glam On range of eye make-up. Create unique eye looks with FACES Glam On Color Perfect Eyeshadow, Glam on Perfect Noir Eyeliner and Glam On Volume Perfect Mascara.

Accentuate your eyes as FACES Glam On Color Perfect Eyeshadow now comes in expertly coordinated shades to match any complexion. Ranging from sophisticated nudes, ethereal gold and dreamy pinks, to party purple, cool blue and sultry black, Glam On Color Perfect Eyeshadow can be worn alone for a classic look or together for a fashionable do. These four-tint quads have been carefully selected to create the most dramatic looks, be it the bohemian eyes, mermaid eyes, smoky, fairytale dream, or gorgeous party eyes. It is lightweight with a smooth creamy texture and excellent blending properties.  Formulated with special toners for that long-lasting hold, Glam On Color Perfect Eyeshadow is also preservative free making it completely safe to use.

To get that beautifully refined look, get the FACES Glam On Perfect Noir Eyeliner for its precise line that brightens your eyes with one easy swipe. Whether it’s the Egyptian look, bold, feline, luxe or the everyday look that you want, FACES Glam on Perfect Noir Eyeliner will give a dramatic definition to your eyes. This long-lasting waterproof eyeliner is smudge-proof and comes with a no fade formula.

Treat your lips to the luxurious FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick

Let your lips express your mood as FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipsticks, a collection of radiant, high on color lipsticks you will love to wear, is now here. This luxurious range of lipsticks with an unbeatable gliding quality and unique satin finish promises to give you the most luscious lips ever. From sassy reds to vibrant pinks and everyday nudes, there is a color to suit every occasion.

With 8 long hours of stay, FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick is feather light, offering the ultimate sophistication to your lips. Great on performance, this collection of signature lipsticks cover your lips with pure velvet in just one go, leaving them sensual and bold.
Available in 12 make-a-statement new shades, discover the lip color that describes you best. From the flirty, ‘As You Like It’ to the soft ‘I Do’, to the passionate ‘Say My Name’ colors, these ‘stay-in-place’ lipsticks will impart a mesmerizing charm to your looks. Besides, the rich and silky color of Ultime Pro Velvet lipstick caresses your lips, leaving them smooth and even.  It contains a high content of pigments that ensures a stunning result, while special powders give the lipstick its velvety finish.

Made with an innovative formula, FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte lipstick is easy to wear and hard to resist.  It gives your lips full coverage with even color distribution on your lips, imparting a flawless finish every time.

And what more, you have the highly professional FACES lip-filler brush to add that perfect glamorous dash and precise definition to your lips! So flaunt that beautiful pout with the FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte lipstick that is ideal for that elegance we all crave for.
Net content: 4.5gm
Price: Rs. 649
Buy from Nykaa.

Available in 12 new shades:
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Stare
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Pinked Out
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Proof
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Scene
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Swept Away
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- As You Like It
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Winged
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Bonded
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Blinded
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Just Looking
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- I Do
Faces Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick- Say My Name
Faces Lip Filler Brush: Rs.199

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Stare

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Pinked Out 

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Proof

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Scene It

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Swept Away

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte As You Like It 

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Winged

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Bonded 

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Blinded 

 

 FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Just Looking

 

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte I Do

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Say My Name

 

Faces Lip Filler Brush

About FACES Cosmetics

FACES has already been making a splash across most major cities in India, with 26 signature stores in operation. In fact the bang-on-trend, faces color cosmetics range is also available in over 450 SIS touch points where consumers can experience the product in an aided environment.  It has recently expanded its presence in select Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, New U stores.

The brand with a more than 40 year old heritage and expertise in the Color cosmetics business globally, has aggressively expanded the width of its product offering in India to over 300 stunning products.

 Doesn't this range sound exciting ? I'm hoping it will be a dupe for the L'Oreal Moist Matte range. Its nice to see a lot of the shades in this range are suitable for everyday wear - Scene It, Proof, Just Looking, I Do.

Spring-Summer Colors: Faces Lemon Fizz n Frosty Ice Blue Hi Shine Nail Enamels Review [Update]

I have a weakness for pastel yellows in any form. The first polish I purchased that was a bright pastel yellow was Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow. As I mentioned in that review, it became thick very soon. It was time to buy a replacement & one day I came across “Lemon Fizz” from the Faces Hi Shine range of nail enamels. A couple of months after that, I was on the hunt for a minty baby blue polish and ended up buying “Frosty Ice Blue” from the same range.

Lemon Fizz: It’s a yellow color, not very bright & not actually pastel, but indoors it looks like a much softer, tame yellow.
Available on Nykaa

Frosty Ice Blue: Its an aqua meets baby/ice blue color. Love the shade so much. I thought its similar to Colorbar Exclusive No.15, but its not.

Available on Amazon , Nykaa

 

The thing about pastel nail polishes is that they can be too pale & may require 3-4 coats. However, both Lemon Fizz & Frosty Ice Blue are nicely pigmented and do not require more than 1-2 coats. Also, the Hi Shine enamel range has soooo many colors. Both these polishes last for a good 4 days before there’s slight chipping on the tips. They can survive an entire week on my hands (I don’t do any kitchen work). The brush is nice to use.

However, these thicken up soon, too soon. I purchased Frosty Ice Blue in the last week of November (last year) and when I wanted to reuse it this month (March) it was quite thick making it hard to apply. I purchased Lemon Fizz in August last year & its thick now! For the price, I expect the nail polishes to not thicken up for at least a year. Some Maybelline Color Show polishes also tend to thicken up soon, but they are so cheap, no complaints there.

[Update]
Solution: keep them lying sideways for a couple of hours (even whole night if you wish), shake it and they gain their normal consistency back! Hurray!

A word from Faces :

High on shine and bang on trend, these elegant shades are always there by your side. Our high-quality formulas contain a blend of non-harmful plasticizers which modify the nail enamel film to be flexible, thus resisting chipping and cracking. It also provides proper hardness, gloss and adhesion to the nail. TOLUENE & DBP, Camphor and Formaldéhyde free. Perfect glide and full colour on application. Safe for your nails

Price: Rs. 229

Qty: 9ml

Availability: Amazon, Nykaa , ShoppersStop

You can see from the pics that the finish is glossy, and I agree with the long lasting claims. I have never experienced any reaction when I've worn these colors & I'm glad that the Faces Hi Shine range is free of harmful chemicals. Its also easy to apply and does give full color.

[Update]

Overall Verdict: 5/5  
 I love the pigmented color & the lasting power, plus they are free from harmful chemicals. The only other nail polishes that are similar to these cost a lot (Inglot, OPI etc. ) so these are absolutely worth it! Recommended, they have some lovely shades!

Craft gorgeous eyes with all new FACES Magneteyes Kajal

Let your eyes do the talking with the newly launched FACES Magneteyes Kajal, a classic Kohl and eyeliner perfect for all day wear. This new age kohl is bold yet tender, made with a unique smudge and fade proof formula. Its enchantingly extreme black finish is transfer resistant and keeps you stunning all day long.

Super soft and easy gliding, FACES Magneteyes Kajal provides the much needed nourishment to your eyes as it is loaded with antioxidants and minerals and is paraben-free. The intense black color gives excellent coverage to your eyes. Whether you want the stunning Egyptian, feline, pin-up,luxe, or a dramatic eyeliner look, this alluring Kohl that doubles up as an eyeliner can create it all with ease.

If you love the sultry smokey eyes look but feel its too complicated, worry no more! The supersoft Magneteyes Kajal comes to your rescue to create that smokey look with perfection. If you are in a mood to add some drama to your look, this kohl will instantly spice up your look with its quick application.

Being dermatologically tested and enriched with mineral rich formula with special ingredients like Vitamin E and Vitamin C derivative, FACES Magneteyes Kajal is completely safe to use too! Besides it is a retractable pencil and comes at an attractive price of Rs.175.

Price: Rs.175

Net content: 0.35gm

Packaging: Blister packed Kajal specifically developed for non-assisted channels and general trade
Available at discounted prices on Nykaa , Amazon , Flipkart , Koovs

About FACES Cosmetics

FACES has already been making a splash across most major cities in India, with 26 signature stores in operation. In fact the bang-on-trend, faces color cosmetics range is also available in over 450 SIS touch points where consumers can experience the product in an aided environment.  It has recently expanded its presence in select Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, New U stores.

The brand with a more than 40  year old heritage and expertise in the Color cosmetics business globally, has aggressively expanded the width of its product offering in India to over 1200 stunning products.

For more information please visit http://www.faces-canada.com/

My Summer Most Used Makeup Products & Favorites...!

This summer I had a lot of fun experimenting with color, my favorites were bright pink, turquoise and yellow. Summers are very humid in Mumbai and the first time I wore a full face of makeup, I was sweating so much, it felt like my face was melting off. There after I decided to go light on base makeup and I’ve just been experimenting to see what works will in the heat, unfortunately sans primer, nothing works for more than 2 hours. Anyways, here’s my most worn makeup for this summer, not all are favourites though, I’ve added my thoughts on each product so you know how I feel about them. This is a picture heave post, hope you enjoy it!

You can also check out My Summer Skincare+Tips Post .

I loved using the Rimmel Liquid Cheek Tints because they were quick and fuss free and as long as I’m in ac they last for nearly 5 hours. The Cheeky Glow blush in Fresh Coral is a beautiful pink shade that suits all the pink lipsticks I wore this season. It does have a hint of coral but is mostly a nice brightening pink blush for me. 

(Clockwise from top) Sleek Antique, Rimmel Sunkissed Cherry, Maybelline Fresh Coral, Rimmel Pop of Pink

The Sleek Limited Edition Antique blush is the only disappointing one of the lot, though it looks good it pictures, it has glitter that can travel across your cheek area. However it gives a glowy look to the face and can be used to fake a glow in pictures.

Nails! ~Faces Matte Nail Enamel in Candyfloss Matte (155)- Review, photos

  Matte makeup is one of the trending looks for summer 2014. Well obviously no one wants to hang out on a summery day with a shiny face which can almost always be misconstrued as oiliness, its just plain unattractive! When your oily skinned like me, mastering the glowy look can get tricky during summers, so its best to give a miss to that trend and try out a much simpler one: the matte look. If your having trouble with the finer details, I suggest check this video by Michelle Phan where she goes matte, forehead to chin, along with a matte nail polish top coat too! That got me wondering, where in India can you find matte nail polishes within a budget? Not a lot of places! I have blogged MNY Color Show in Denim Dash, which is a matte nail polish and today I’m gonna blog about another – Faces Matte Nail Enamel in Candyfloss (155).

Price: Rs.229.

Qty: 9ml

What Faces-Canada says about it:

My take on Faces Candyfloss Matte nail Enamel:

Candyfloss Matte in actually a bright fuchsia color. The matte finish tones down the intensity of the color, making it more wearable. I think it’s an excellent color for summer. These colors make your fingers look darker, but the pop of color is absolutely worth it. I love pairing this with pale pastel blue(that’s the top in the picture). If you are wearing a single colored dress in say, white or black or pastel baby blue or maybe denims(another SS14 trend) this color will pull your look together!

Last look for 2013 | Happy New Year!!!

So 2014 finally came, I’m so happy I was at home to welcome it and not at my college hostel. Actually I am bunking the first week of college so that I can be at home. I hope all of you had a wonderful night and bestest wishes for 2014. May this year be prosperous for all of us!

Some fun facts about 2013:

1. 2013 is composed of four different digits, and is the first such year since 1987.
2. 2013 is composed of four sequential digits, although obviously not in order. The last such year was nearly 600 years ago, back in 1432. But the next such year is only 18 years away.
3. More than 16 billion photos have been uploaded to Instagram
4. There are over 1 billion unique monthly visitors on YouTube
5. The Oxford Dictionaries word of the year 2013 is “selfie”. selfie noun, informal (also selfy; plural selfies) a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. The frequency of the word selfie in the English language has increased by 17,000% since this time last year.

 I had an indoors party, so here’s the look I did for the night. I first used a white kajal pencil on my eye lids as a base. Then I used cranberry, pink and silvery pink e/s from a Faces quad and a dark color from another Faces palette. I used Lakme Eyeconic kajal in black, drew a line and smudged it, also used on waterline and to tightline. Then I lined my eyes with Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner. These pictures are before I put mascara. I used Maybelline’s gloss in Mirrored Mauve and Inglot blush refill #58. So all in all, very pink look. 

Sources: Fact 1 & 2 from Here, Fact 3 & 4 from Here, Fact 5 from Here.

How did you bring in the new year?

My Fall-Winter Makeup products & More..– Most used products.

*UPDATE: mybeautyexpress is now crazybeautyland.blogspot.com

Opps...Its been so long since I posted. I'm back in my college now, hence there was a huge delay in publishing posts; I'm dependent on college wifi...sigh. It was really frustrating to write posts and edit pictures but never get a chance to publish them!! But anyways, continuing with the fall-winter skincare that I had done last week, here’s all the makeup I've been enjoying for winter.

Starting with the eye make up:

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara: Its a great mascara, especially for my bottom lashes. Definitely false lash effect! Too dramatic to wear it to college though, but perfect for parties and otherwise.

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe (Review here):

Its a lovely grey color, has certain lilac tones underneath. Its a good color for fall, I use it as a base for brown colors to make them more taupe-y. On some days I use it as it as with just a black liner and mascara.

Bourjois Ombre Stretch eye shadow in Flexi Brown:

Its a lovely brown color perfect for fall and winters, I love the gold flecks it has. However, I get a decent color pay off only when I use it wet.

Inglot round eye shadow refills in 463DS, 418P, 378M :

(From my Inglot Palette) They are the only neutrals I got from Inglot and I'm loving them. 463DS is perfect for highlighting, 418P is an amazing green color and 378M is dark brown color which is a must have for me.

Faces Single eye shadows in FES00064 and FES00232:

I love FES00064(pale pink one), its a "my lids but better" color for me, some times I use it just to give a wash of color on my lids, some times I use it as a blending color. I also mix both of these to get a nice soft brown color for blending in black smokey eye looks. 

Lakme Eyeconic Kajal in Black:

This one is a recent purchase and I'm loving it! It has got so many reviews already so I won't be reviewing it on my blog. Its a great kajal and liner, I apply it on my upper lash line and then smudge it to get a smokey look.

Maybelline Hypersharp Liner: 

Thanks to this, I'm able to draw on a cat eyeliner and winged liner which I wasn't able to do earlier with gel liner and pencil. Now I can draw them by pencil as well, I’m yet to try with my maybelline gel liner, but its all dried up and using a liquid liner is sooo easy!