Review : The New L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks in Tender Berry (519) and Rambling Rose (212)

Product Claims (from website):

Infallible Lip Colour is a luxurious, comfortable and long lasting lip colour. The new range has with a broad spectrum of 15 gorgeous shades, from subdued neutrals to lively, vibrant shades. It offers 24 hours of vivid, high definition colour. Colour bond technology and combination of silicon micro spheres, captures colour on the lips for upto 10 hours for the ultimate beauty experience. Vitamin E keeps your lips moist, relaxed and hydrated. The creamy, conditioning base: Allows even application without flaking or fading.

I can't believe it has taken me this long to review this range of lipsticks I've been loving since months. When the L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks launched earlier this year, I rolled my eyes at their ridiculous price...and then I grabbed one during the sale... And one more during another sale. So much for being money minded. 

Collective Makeup Haul - Highend + Drugstore | MAC, Sephora, MUA, MRL etc.

Hi there ! Last month (November) I bought a lot of makeup so I wanted to do a haul post about the products I purchased that month. However, there’s one product that didn’t reach me in time so this post got delayed and also...I got lazy because there were so many pics to be clicked! Nevertheless, I hope the haul is a treat for your eyes, as it is for mine. This is probably my last makeup haul for 2015 (a girl can hope !)...uhh wait...I have to try something from the Maybelline Fit Me Range in India...

Drugstore =) :

-Nykaa Pastel Nail Enamel Mint Meringue & Hasta La Pista : Rs.150 / $2.2 each 
Nykaa's debut nail polishes, I'm happy to support them, will share my thoughts on this range soon. See Mint Meringue in action here. Buy here .

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Lipstick in LINCOLN ROSE (R516)

Today I will be talking about one pesky lipstick. It comes in a gorgeous, metallic taupish-bronze tube that’s super shiny & reflective. The packaging alone can be enough to convince you to buy it in bulk. BUT there’s a deal breaker (sort of), read ahead to know what it is !

LINCOLN ROSE ~ It is a gorgeous red with pink undertones, it looks pink-red sometimes and when I’m out in the sun it looks orangey-red. Very confusing color I tell you! Obviously this shade is famous because of Aishwariya wearing it at Cannes last year(talk about a perennial fashion icon!) When I saw her lipstick, I’d never felt more attracted to a red color, I don’t gravitate towards reds for lips because I feel they can make me look more mature then I’d like, but due to Lincoln Rose’s pink undertones, I could tell it’s a fun red that anyone can carry off with ease. And it didn’t disappoint :)   

#SkincareWeek : Claims vs Results - L'Oreal Paris Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion Review

Company Claims :

This first ever mask-grade hydrating lotion is infused with the finest French Grape Seed Extract, a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals to protect your skin against the dulling and damaging effects of external aggressors. Double Hyaluronic Acid also boosts hydration so skin is quenched, becomes softer and more radiant.

Suitable for Normal to Dry skin.

Ingredients :

My Experience with Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion:

My skin type : Currently, my skin is normal. It gets dry if I’m not regular with moisturizer (these months are cold after all!). I don’t have sensitive skin, however there are some products that give my skin allergic reactions.

L'Oreal Paris Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion claims to be ‘energizing & hydrating’ and boasts of some ingredients like Grape Polyphenols, French Spa Water (like Thermal Spa waters) & Double Hyaluronic Acid(HA). Because of these claims, I expected it to give an intense moisture boost to my skin.

The L’Oreal Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion can be used two ways – as a face lotion & as a face mask. As a lotion I find it heavier on my skin than my current goto product– Za total hydration milky moisturizer. This is the hydrating mask I had mentioned in the Za post. I used this mostly as a mask because I wanted to get rid of the dry patches I had back then quickly.

I applied this product as an overnight mask and the next morning I saw that my dry patches were hydrated & they looked less obvious. They weren’t completely gone though. A few days the dry patches returned. This mask + Za moisturizer together have helped my get rid of dry patches. It has not broken me out inspite of using it overnight several times.

This mask doesn’t do anything more – I expected my skin to be plump & glowy, like the effects I got from THEFACESHOP moisturizing sheet mask. L’Oreal claims that this gives you ‘watery, bouncy & radiant skin instantly’.  But there’s no radiance or visible plumping, however skin does feel hydrated. It can also be mixed in with your foundation (for ex the Lakme Absolute White Intense foundation) in cooler seasons. It has a runny texture and looks exactly like the mask fluid of THEFACESHOP mask. I won’t recommend mixing it with your foundation if you live in a humid place because it feels heavy on the skin.

I seriously don’t like the packaging of the L'Oreal Paris Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion indian version, it is too bulky ! The Singapore version is so pretty! This product has a light fragrance. Since it contains ingredients like Double HA, it should help in anti-ageing. I’m in my early 20s so I can’t comment on any anti-ageing effects as I don’t have any signs of ageing.

Price vs Product : 

Price : Rs.425 / $6.4

Qty : 200ml / 6.7 oz

Shelf Life : 12 months

Availability : Purplle | Nykaa | Flipkart 

Overall Verdict : 3.5 / 5

In my humble opinion, the L'Oreal Paris Hydra Fresh Mask In Lotion, has a lot more claims than results. I didn’t experience any radiance or bouncy skin. It didn’t make my skin look plump or well hydrated, but it did hydrate my skin, get it ? I still use it every few days (as I have still not purchased a night cream) to moisturize my skin but I do wish it imparted a glow. From price pov, its not very pricey for the quantity & you only need a little bit with every use so the bottle lasts a long time. I’d recommend it if you’re on a budget & need a mask that moisturizes your skin.

#SkincareWeek is a special series - Each day of the week I'll present you with a new skincare product. 7 skincare products carefully tried & tested out for you! Do check back tomorrow for a new product :) 

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Review and Swatches : L'oreal Paris Color Riche Les Vernis Boudoir Rose (204) & Top Coats Collection Matte (915)

Ever since I got the Faces Candy Floss Matte Nail Polish, I’ve been in love with the idea of matte nail polishes. Candy Floss is a vibrant pink color & as much as I want to wear it all the time, its not always office appropriate. It was hard to find subtle colored matte nail polishes at an affordable price. I had heard of the Bourjois Matte Top Coat but it was pricey and I wasn’t sure it was good or just a gimmick so I was vary of spending as much on it. Then this year, L’Oreal launched the Color Riche Les Vernis Top Coats Collection which had a top coat called 915 Matte, and no one was more happier than me when it was launched! Luckily I was able to get it at a discount on Nykaa (there’s a sale here every month).

L'oreal Paris Color Riche Les Vernis Top Coats Collection Matte (915)

This top coat is in one word, superb, for a matte nail polish maniac like me. It transforms any nail polish to a beautiful matte finish. The texture is thick and it looks cloudy in the bottle. It is easy to apply when the polish is new, however with time the quantity of polish in the bottle reduces and it becomes slightly harder to apply coats quickly. 1-2 coats per nail are enough. It also acts like a proper top coat, my nail polish lasts longer and chips less frequently. I’m very delighted with this top coat! On the downside, it becomes a bit harder to take off your polish if you use the nail polish wipes.

Price: Rs. 299 (available on discount online)

Qty: 5ml

Availability: Nykaa | Amazon | Flipkart 

(7 shades)

 Matte top coat over Faces Frosty Ice Blue 

L'oreal Paris Color Riche Les Vernis Boudoir Rose 

Boudoir Rose is one of my favorite pink colors evaaaa. It is the most beautiful subdued darkened baby pink color which is suitable for our naturally tan Indian skintones. In simpler terms, it’s a nude pink color. It’s one of those must have pink shades, it goes with any colored outfit – gold, black, white, blue…I can go on & on. It requires two coats for opacity. On its own it looks lovely but I couldn’t resist adding the Matte top coat over it & I love the effect! On its own it lasts for 2-3 days on me without chipping, with the topcoat its good for 4-5 days.

Price: Rs. 250 (available on discount online)

Qty: 5ml

Availability: Nykaa | Flipkart | Jabong

(39 shades)

 Matte top coat over Bourdoir Rose

I love the look & sleek design of the L'oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Polishes but the packaging isn’t as sturdy as it looks. The cap always separates from the applicator and makes it difficult to hold & apply the color properly without streaks. That’s why I avoid buying from this range. Both polishes tend to try out if kept in one position for long periods so I make sure to change the way I store them (horizontal to vertical & vice versa) every 7-10 days.

Overall Verdict :

L'oreal Paris Color Riche Les Vernis Top Coats Collection Matte (915) : 4.5/5

L'oreal Paris Color Riche Vernis Boudoir Rose (204) : 4/5

I want to give them full marks but the price combined with the below average quality of packaging is holding me back! But I do recommend both the shades, I will definitely be repurchasing them. You should definitely check it out during sales, currently, they are on sale on some of the sites mentioned above.

The First Easily Available Dry Shampoo in India - L'Oreal Techni Art Fresh Dust Dry Shampoo Review

Dry Shampoo have always sounded magical to me. You spray something on your head, and all of the oiliness (which normally needs two shampoo washes) is gone...whoosh! Like magic, no? Your hair frames your face and unless its not in proper shape, you’ll feel incomplete. I longed to have such a savior because my scalp gets oily sooner than the rest of my hair, and I wanted to postpone my hair wash by a day, or two . Any girl/woman who has a busy life will realize the importance of postponing hair wash by a day. Imaging that you have an exam tomorrow, but your scalp is greasy; you were so busy studying, you forgot to wash your hair all these days. Now what will you do? Take a head bath and risk losing a precious hour of study? Or maybe you can sleep lesser and utilize that time to wash your hair? If you had a dry shampoo you wouldn't have to lose any time.

If you don't know what a dry shampoo is, read THIS article, its pretty helpful!

Sadly I realized that dry shampoos are not available in India, I searched all international shopping sites to find dry shampoos what would fit my budget but I couldn’t find any. Then L’Oreal came to my rescue by introducing their Techni Art Fresh Dust Dry Shampoo earlier this year.  I grabbed it the minute my nearby salon stocked it, and they had stocked just one! :O

Price: Rs.950 (~$16)

Qty: 150 ml/5 oz
Its available online at Nykaa

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.

L'Oreal Shine Caresse Lip Color Bella (604) - Review and Swatch

I’m a huge fan of the L'Oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Color in the shade Milady (603) and while purchasing that I couldn’t resist picking up one more because the shades and packaging are very pretty and quite unique. I’ll be reviewing the shade Bella (604) today, its a popular shade and I can see why!

PACKAGING ~ The Shine Caresse lip colors are housed in a shiny gold tube with a little transparent band that allows a glimpse of the color within. If you plan to own many of these tubes, you can easily locate a shade without having to read the cap for the name. The applicator has a sponge tip which is bud shaped, the centre has a little dip so that it can hold the product. The sponge tip of the applicator is the same color as the lip color, the applicator is easy to use and precisely deposits color on the lips. It’s a beauty, you will love having this pretty tube in your collection!

My Summer Skin Care Routine For Combination Oily Skin and Some Skin Care Tips For You

I have a combination skin. Its normal to dry in winters, rest of the year its combination-oily with a little dryness on and my nose. My T-Zone and inner cheeks also tend to get oily soon. I've been using a couple of products since April and they have become staples in my routine. I've also gotten the habit of doing a night time routine no matter how tired I am, and this has really helped me. Recently I made a few changes in the way how I go about my routine,(after watching Michelle Phan's graduation tips video) and that's been pretty beneficial as well so I decided to share them with you!

Here are some things I follow:

• Using ice as a toner: Sometimes when the heat is unbearable, I take an ice cube and rub it all over my face, going over my cheeks in circular motion. I've been doing this since years and it really helps soothe and tighten the skin, ice is a natural toner.
• Patting, instead of rubbing: Earlier I used to rub moisturizer in circular motions on my face and when I'd wake up, my skin would be super grimy. Ever since I tried 'dab-dab' motion I've woken up with much less residue on my face. Now I'm all about patting/dabbing; whether its face cream, eye cream or pimple creams, I only dab. It helps the product sink in to the skin hence its more effective.
• Always apply and ice pack to sore eyes: There are alot of times when I end up sleeping late, like 3am or so and when I wake up my eyes feel really sore. I take an ice cube on a hankie and apply it to each eye until it melts off. This is very soothing and instantly lifts up my eyes.
• Use face mask after face scrub: I don't even know why I used to do the opposite. But seriously, using a scrub prior to face mask helps the face mask sink in to the skin and work better. 
• Always remove makeup before sleeping: This is pretty self explanatory and since I've gotten the hang of doing a night time routine I always take off makeup at night.
• Sunscreen, always: Again, I don't need to tell you why. Always keep sunscreen in your hand bag as well!
• Drink water every waking hour: I find myself thirsty all the time and end up drinking water every hour and this has really helped hydrate my skin. Of course I also make a lot of trips to the bathroom, but its worth it. 

Now here are some products that I use regularly, each one is not used everyday, just as per my needs. Not all of them have worked for me. Most of these are easily available in India: 

The Cleansers:

• Neutrogena Deep Clean Black Head Eliminating Scrub, 100ml: This is the most gentle scrub I've used! I used to use it everyday but since last week, my skin feels quite normal so I use this only when I'm feeling extra grimy. Its nice for gentle exfoliation everyday.
• Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser, 100g: This cleanser packs some serious cleansing power. I use it once I get up in the morning, it cleans all the residue of my night routine and leaves my skin squeaky clean. Its best suited for oily skin. It can dry out skin if you're not regular with a moiturizer.
• Loreal Hydrafresh Gel Foam Combination to Oily Skin: This is the least used product here. I purchased it on a whim online and I'm not happy with it. It has SLS as a second ingredient and I guess that's harsh for my skin. Its quite pricey as well. I won't recommend this to anyone. I use it on days where I don't feel the need to use a strong cleanser like the Neutrogena Deep Clean.
• Neutrogena Liquid Face Cleanser, 150ml (not in picture): I've done a full review of this HERE. Currently I'm just using this because I want to finish it off. I use this to get rid of residue once I'm done with makeup remover.

Empties #1 - A post I thought I'd never do!

Whoa! Here’s one post I never thought I’d do. I’ve barely finished any makeup product in my life. Most of the stuff I manage to finish is skin care and bath related, but only if I don’t get bored of using them before they get empty. This isn’t a planned post, I didn’t set a target to finish x products by this month, I just happened to successfully finish a lot of products around the same time. Whilst recovering from the semi-shock and awe that I actually managed to do so, I decided to do a tiny post including their mini-reviews, because I’ve never talked about them on my blog. These products were finished around the mid May actually, yes, it took me so long just to take their pictures. 

Here’s what I managed to get rid of!:

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub and Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser:

The scrub is very fine and non-abrasive. Sometimes it doesn’t even feel like a scrub. Its very good for gentle daily exfoliation for my combination skin but I’ve seen no difference on the blackheads on my nose(only ones I have). I’ve been using it since July and it got over in May which means its very good value for money. During winters I used it every alternate day but otherwise, it was used daily.

       The Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser is meant for oily skin types only. One wash with this and your face will be striped off all impurities. It can give that dry stretchy feeling sometimes when I’m not regular with my moisturizer. But its my favourite cleanser for the summer season because it leaves my face instantly fresh and dirt, sweat free.

Both of these are fragrance free and neither caused any break outs for me. I love both of them and I’ve already repurchased.

Lotus Herbal’s Vanilla Velvet Daily Body Lotion and Johnson’s Baby Milk Cream are right out of my winter skin care routine. I finished them by the start of May actually. I love both of them because they’re extremely moisturizing for my super dry skin. The baby cream was used as a hand cream, its thick but absorbs easily and leaves the skin very smooth and soft. The Vanilla Velvet lotion is quite thin and absorbs super fast into the skin. Neither of them give that greasy feeling but they’re not as thin as TBS lotions either. The baby cream is fragrance free and the lotion has a light, non-over powering vanilla scent which I like a lot! I will definitely repurchase both again during winters, unless I find better alternatives.

L’Oreal Fall Repair 3X Shampoo and Conditioner:

The shampoo is actually a go-to product for me. I don’t have hair fall problem but I use these two anyways because they suit my hair. All those that I’ve used before have damaged my hair. The shampoo is nice and cleans hair with a single use itself(I wash my hair once in 3 days) but the conditioner isn’t suitable for my dry ends. Since I use a mask every alternate wash, it isn’t such a big deal to me. I also use hair oil sometimes and serum other times to take care of my dry ends. I have repurchased both, but I’m on the lookout for a better conditioner.  They’re not fragrance free, but I  like the smell, it’s a typical ‘L’Oreal hair product’ smell.

Marks and Spencer Creamy Coconut Shower Gel:

I was super excited about this, when I got it back in January. It smells wonderful, like a coconut flavoured biscuit, I’m not a fan of coconuts so I was happy that it doesn’t smell that coconut-y. Apart from the smell, there’s nothing I like about this shower gel. It’s a gel liquid, which is not moisturizing, and makes me feel soapy even after I’ve used buckets of water. It has very high SLS content. Will not repurchase again.

So that’s it for my empties- 7 products are not so bad right? I wouldn’t expect another empties post anytime soon though :P

Is it hard for you to finish products as well? Or are you a pro at it? Comment below and let me know!

L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil Scalp+Hair in India - Review,photos,price + How I Use It

­­I’ve never tried any fancy hair oils for my hair.  I always feel they’re all talk with nothing to show. I had been thinking of getting argan oil though, but its hard to find that in India at a reasonable price. While I was contemplating buying the L’Oreal Hair Spa oil, L’Oreal India released this Extraordinary oil featuring 6 nutritive oils. Since its more easier to get because it doesn’t require me to go to a L’Oreal Salon, I picked it up. Its priced lesser than the Hair Spa oils and claims to have more nutritive benefits.

Qty:100ml

Price: Rs.199

Available at Nykaa, Jabong, Flipkart
See my shopping experience with Nykaa HERE and Jabong HERE

L’Oreal Claims:

Backed by years of experience in hair care innovation for women around the world, L’Oreal Paris has created 6 Oil Nourish specifically for Indian women and the products are suitable for all hair types. The range has been created using 6 unique micro oils which penetrate deep into the scalp &provide your hair with utmost nourishment and care.

The L'Oréal Paris 6 Oil Nourish range contains a unique combination of three traditional oils – almond, coconut and olive oil; and three exotic oils – argan, camelina and jojoba oil. These 6 unique oils in the range work together, to make your hair strong, shiny, smooth, soft, thick and manageable.

A unique blend of 6 micronized oils to infuse intense nutrition deep in scalp and hair and provide the 6 qualities of beautiful healthy hair with no heaviness, no greasiness. The first hair oil from L'Oréal Paris is a must-have for healthy, nourished hair that give you an extra touch of glamour

That’s a lot of claims for a single hair oil to satisfy, isn’t it? Read on to find out if it can.

My take on L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil:

My hair type: mildly oily scalp, dry ends, naturally shiny and strong. Naturally straight as well, but its wavy on many days. My hair is somewhere between thick and thin.

L'Oreal Paris Shine Caresse Lip Color in India in shade Milady(603) - Review, swatches, photos

Remember when I blogged about the latest beauty trends and launches here? I had mentioned lipstick-lipgloss hybrids launched in India. The L’Oreal Shine Caresse Lip Colors are the hottest hybrids at the moment! Why? Well just take a look at them! They will make the most stern shopper go weak kneed! Not only does it look like the ultimate lip accessory to have, its supposed to be a dupe of the YSL Glossy Stains. Now tell me you aren’t jumping up and down and yelling ‘take my money already!’ :P And yes, I’m absolutely guilty of falling head over heels for these beauties! I immediately picked up two of them and let me tell you it was hard deciding between the colors although the L’Oreal counter had just four shades. In the end I went for a vibrant pink and a lovely orchid color, although the orange one was tempting me(maybe next time you will be mine :P).

What L'Oreal Paris says:

Discover a stain that thinks it’s a gloss. Now hydration & shine meet lasting, lightweight color. Shine Caresse combines the power of a lip stain with lip-gloss luster. This next generation lip stain, formulated with a blend of light hydrating oils & concentrated pigments, delivers lasting color with a glossy finish. Packed with 30% water, Shine Caresse leaves lips soft, comfortable and hydrated for up to 6 hours.

Available in 7 shades in India.

Price: Rs.499

Qty: 6ml

Available at Nykaa, Amazon, Jabong
See my shopping experience with Nykaa HERE and Jabong HERE

Are these lip colors just pretty packaging or something more? Read on to find out!

The shades I purchased are Milady(603) and Bella(604) and today I will be reviewing Milady.

My take on L’Oreal Shine Caresse Lip Color in ‘Milady (603)’

The Packaging:

The Shine Caresse lip color is housed in a shiny gold tube with a little transparent band that allows a glimpse of the color within. It’s a beauty, you will love having this pretty tube in your collection! If you plan to own many of these tubes, you can easily locate a shade without having to read the cap for the name. 

The applicator is the cutest thing ever! The sponge tip is bud shaped, the centre has a little dip so that it can hold the product. The sponge tip of the applicator is the same color as the lip color, which is another small detail that L’Oreal has paid attention to. Its not just impressive looks here, the applicator is easy to use and precisely deposits color on the lips.

Whats trending in beauty? + A Small Haul

*UPDATE: mybeautyexpress is now crazybeautyland.blogspot.com

Its been way too long since I last did a post on my blog. I took a month long break, it wasn’t intentional at first, but life just got in the way and then I decided to take a break from blogging. I’m not fed up of beauty blogging, oh god no! I love it ! But sometimes taking a break from things can give you some great perspective and also rejuvenate you. And the most important thing, I realized that I didn't want to stop blogging about makeup and skincare and other girly things, its now a part of me that I love to share. I’m a person that likes to do things right, and properly, giving one hundred percent effort into anything I put my mind to, though life does get in the way, especially if your studying engineering and therefore the number of posts on my blog will be less, but they are fully researched and reliable opinions.

I wish all brands keep two lines of products: one expensive range and one affordable range. Like the Lakme 9to5 and Eyeconic range is pretty affordable while their Absolute range falls on the higher side, and recently, L’Oreal has released some lovely budget friendly lip products-Glamshine Balms, Shine Caresse Lipcolors and Rouge Caresse lipsticks! I didn’t expect L’Oreal to release such lovely products at such affordable prices, I consider it to be more of a luxury than a budget brand, and I really hope L’Oreal continues this!

Coming to a brand that I’ve begun to love –Maybelline. Maybelline NY completed 100 years this year, and the brand is on a roll! It releases new products every month, and the best part- they are pocket friendly and good quality. I hope MNY launches some of their face range in India soon, I’m waiting for their Master Drama, Fit Me and the 24hr(foundations, lipstains etc.) range of products!

Recent beauty trends that you could not have missed because they are EvErYwHeRe…seriously! :

• Pantone announced “Radiant Orchid” as the color of the year and since then I’ve seen all kinds of purple, lavender, orchid looks and tutorials all over the web. I'm super happy about this. Purple, a shade in the same family, is my favorite color!
• Lipstick-Lipgloss Hybrids- Last year nearly every brand launched chubby lip pencils, but Rimmel was the first one in India to launch the lipstick-lipgloss hybrid ie their Apocalips range, followed by MNY launching lip polishes, and L’Oreal joined the coup with their Shine Caresse lip colors. And these are so pocket-friendly, unlike the expensive chubby lip pencils.
  
• Graphic eyeliner is something I don’t see myself wearing during daytime, but maybe at night..if I dare to.
• White eyeliner on the inner corner and brow bone, one of the simplest makeup tricks. White tends to look garish on indian skintones though, but if you want to give this one a try you can check out Lakme’s Eyeconic White eyeliner!

• Electric orange lips, is one trend I’m shy of trying. I’m afraid I’ll look like I’ve just finished an orange gola(popsicle)! The MNY Bold Matte range has one lovely orange shade, MAT3 if I'm not mistaken, and L'Oreal Shine Caresse Lip Color in Faye is a lovely orange too.

 A few things I hauled recently...

- Revlon Colorstay Concealer in Medium Deep – Rs 735 ~ I’ve been searching for a budget friendly liquid concealer for a while now, and sadly at its price, this is one of the cheapest ones available.
- L’Oreal Shine Caresse Lip Color in Milady (603) & Bella (604) –Rs.499 each ~ Two bright colors to welcome spring. These lipcolors are so amazing! A review will be up soon.
- L’Oreal Color Riche le Vernis in Blue Reef(613) was free with the purchase of 2 Shine Caresse lipcolors

- Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Color in Fuzz-Sea – Rs540 ~ A bright nail color! I’ve waited for months for the Fuzzy Coat range to reach Mumbai, and finally its here. It’s a one time launch, so if you like it, keep your eyes away from the price tag and buy.
- Sally Hansen Kwik-Off Moisturizing Nail Color Remover – Rs.385. ~ A quick way to remove nail color, and its cheaper compared to similar ones offered by Colorbar and Bourjois.

A Sleek Makeup package that I had ordered a long while back reached my house in mid-January:

 - i-Divine Palette in Oh So Special – $9.99 (now raised to $11.99)
 - Blush in Antique - $5.99 (This was a LE but its still available on the website for $7.99)

Have A Nice Day!

*UPDATE: mybeautyexpress is now crazybeautyland.blogspot.com