MUA The Artiste Collection Palette : Swatches and Review

hey beauties...I am a fan of MUA eyeshadows. I have been using MUA Glamour Nights Palette from quite a long time now and I fall for it more n more. See my review here
Recently I hauled a few items from Jabong.com and in that I bought the Artiste Collection Palette from MUA.

The palette is sleek and sturdy, identical to the rest of MUA palettes, except the pans are rectangular. The eye shadows are engraved with a marble effect

The back of the palette shows the eyeshadows and face products with names. As a beauty blogger I am a fan of products with names. Its so much easy to refer

This "Multi-Use Palette" comes with six marbled eye shadows, two blushers, a highlighter and a bronzer

SWATCH TIME

EYESHADOW

PISTACHIO : is a lovely light aqua shade.It has a frosty finish and the pigmentation is good with a primer. This looks absolutely stunning in the inner corners of the eye.
MOCHA is my favorite highlighter shade for browbone/inner corner. I see it as an ideal entire lid shade as well.
ICE is a pretty Icy blue shade.Buttery soft Frosty finish
GRAPE is a lovely well Grape shade (Dark Purple) with a shiny effect.

EYESHADOW

CHOCOLATE  is a lovely peachy brown shade.It has a frosty finish and the pigmentation is not as dark as it looks in the pan
COOKIE is the only Matte Brown shade which I see using to define the crease

PINK SPARKLE is almost matte lovely Pink blusher
while PRIMROSE is more on to Peach side.
BRONZED is an awesome contour shade
SHIMMER KISS is a lovely highlight that gives a natural glow

FIRST IMPRESSION

• Nice sleek travel friendly packaging.
• Has a complete collection of eyeshadow, blusher, bronzer and highlighter. Again great for travel
• Very versatile shades. Can be used to create night look, natural look as well as colorful look
• Good pigmentation and texture
• I got it without any shipping charges so its another plus for me :)

Overall a steal for me. I am going to use this palette for many of my future looks for sure.So keep an eye on my blog :)

FOTD : Pink Plumy Eyes with Bold Lips

hey beauties...I always enjoy doing makeup tutorials. But due to my packed mom schedule I am not getting enough time for this. But last weekend my darling bumble bee was kind enough and let me do this makeup look for you guys.

This look is a pretty Pink Plum look with bold lips.

Lets Get Started !!!!!

• Prime your eyes

• Start the look by applying a Burgundy base all over the eyelid. I used Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk. See review here

• Now take a Burgundy/Plum shade and apply it in the outer V and blend it along the crease. 

 

•  Next take a Pink shade and apply it to the entire eye lid.Blend it well with the Burgundy/Plum shade.
• Apply this same Burgundy/Plum shade on the outer half of the lower lash line.
• For this look skip a liner in the water line.
• Line your upper lash line and apply few coats of mascara to finish the eye look.
• For Lips, I am wearing Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in BLUSH. See review here.

I hope you guys like this look. Comment below and let me know your views and suggestions.

SWATCH TIME : Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in BLUSH

hey beauties...I have hauled a few Colorbar Velvet Matte lipsticks lately. I have reviewed Peach Crush here. And today I will present to you Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in BLUSH

SWATCH TIME

This shade is a Pinkish Maroon / Light Magenta kind of a shade. Very pretty for Indian skin tone. 

This shade is apt for fall and winters.

P.S. This is a swatch post. You can read a detailed review about Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick here.

I have hauled a few more shades too.Will be doing a post on each of them soon. Till then be beautiful coz you totally worth it  !!

A LIEBSTER AWARD

hey beauties...
Today I feel really excited doing this post. Who don't like winning awards. Yeah !!! I got a LIEBSTER AWARD

A huge thanks to Natasha Bhatt from http://natashabhatt.blogspot.in/ for giving me this award.

She is an awesome blogger. Her posts are always no hassle and informative. She also has her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MyLittleWorldOfMakeUp?ref=hl. Do follow her if you haven't.

Liebster award is given to bloggers as an encouragement and appreciation for their work.

Here are the rules for receiving this award:

• When any of your fellow bloggers nominates you, you will need to accept it and make a post about it in your blog.
• Then, answer those 11 questions that are asked by the blogger who has nominated you.
• And, nominate (you cannot tag back)your favorite 11 bloggers who you think deserve this award.
• Finally set 11 questions for them also and that is all.
• After you are done this, you can add The Liebster Award badge to your blog.

My Answers to Natasha's Questions

1. Your thoughts about the beauty blogging community?

Before I started blogging, I was unaware of this vast beauty community. But now that I am in it, I can see how huge and inspiring this community is. Its a platform for any beauty addict to share their beauty experiences and learn from other's experiences.

2. What was your first make up item?

My first makeup item was a Lakme Kajal Pencil

3. Do you prefer high end make up or drugstore?

I am a sucker for Drugstore makeup

4. What would you prefer blush or bronzer?

I love colors. So BLUSH

5. Name one brand's make up you feel is underrated?

I feel TheBalm Cosmetics items are not much hyped or talked about. They are of amazing quality and pretty packaging. I own and love their blushes.

6. What is your most cherished make up product and Why?

My most cherished makeup item is HOT MAMA blush from TheBalm. It was the first beauty gift from my hubby when I first got into makeup.

7. Which actress you think in Bollywood does the most amazing make up?

Sonam Kapoor. Though I am not a fan of her acting, I adore her looks.

8. Name one brand which makes the best eye shadows according to you ?

I love eyeshadows from Elianto http://www.elianto.biz. Its an Asian brand which I came across at Kuala Lumpur. They make amazing eyeshadows.

9. Which is favourite lipstick color family?

I love RED lips

10.One make up item you cannot do without?

Lipsticks. I can go without any makeup but lipstick

11. Name one blog/website you love?

http://makeupandbeauty.com. Its like a beauty community, where you can read posts from different blogger and get numerous info.

I nominate for this award-I have nominated few of my fellow bloggers whom I adore

1. Parita- http://vanitytreasures.blogspot.in
2. Aparajita- http://colorsofmylife13.blogspot.in
3. Angeline - http://angelineng92.blogspot.in/
4. Sparkling Makeup- http://www.sparklingsmakeup.com
5. Gowthami Sundaram - http://www.beautyfrontline.com/
6. Cynthia - http://www.slowbro-gal.com
7. Deepika- http://www.divassence.com/
8. Traclyn Yeoh - http://lavoguefemme.com
9. Farah - http://newrulefarah.blogspot.in/
10. Eesha - http://makeupbyeesha.blogspot.in
11. Leimun and Angie  - http://beautifulthingsbylna.blogspot.in/

Questions to be Answered...

1. Who/What inspired you to start blogging?
2. How much hour a week you spend in blogging?
3. Are you a spender or a saver?
4. What was your first post about?
5. What tops your current wishlist?
6. Fashion or beauty?
7. Shiny Summers or Romantic Rains?
8. One beauty/ fashion tips you preach but forget to follow?
9. Do you enjoy shopping alone or with a company?
10. Bright lipstick or Bright Eyeshadows?
11. Blog you always follow?

Hope you enjoy my answers and you can always do this tag even if you aren't nominated. Remember all my readers and special to me. Love you all always.

Hope I keep posting more and more for you guys....

MUA Blush Perfection Cream Blusher in LUSH

hey beauties...
This review was pending from quite a long time and ahh finally mom Appy gets her time today.
I am a sucker for bright blushes. Recently while going through my makeup stash I came across this very pretty MUA cream blusher and fell in love with it again. I have been using it almost everyday.
 Its MUA Blush Perfection Cream Blusher in LUSH.

PACKAGING,PRICE and AVAILABILITY

• These blushes comes in a compact plastic packaging with a clear front which flip opens. 
• I got it online from Jabong.com at rs 499

SWATCH TIME

This shade Lush is a beautiful bright Pink shade. Though it looks quite bright, it blends in to a subtle Pink which gives a pretty summer glow on the cheeks.

This is how it looks on me

VERDICT

• Lush is a beautiful bright Pink shade apt for summers.
• The packaging is compact and travel friendly
• Creamy texture.
• Blends perfectly
• Very well pigmented
• Stays on for 3-4hrs and comes off as glowy wash of color on the cheeks.
• Affordable

This is my first ever cream blusher and I am totally in love with it. Do comment below and share your favorite shade.

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in PEACH CRUSH

hey beauties...
I am crazy for lipsticks. Recently I have been hunting for matte lipstick and while going through the internet, I found a lot of raves about Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks. I went ahead and ordered one for myself and today I am here to share my experience.

I picked Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in PEACH CRUSH.

 PACKAGING,PRICE and AVAILABILITY

• There is nothing so special bout the packaging. Its not so sturdy.But the colored end is an add on for me cause I own a ton of lipsticks and searching for a particular shade can be more like a treasure hunt for me.
• Its not so easily available locally. I picked mine from Jabong.com
• I got it for rs 245

SWATCH TIME

The shade PEACH CRUSH is a beautiful PINKISH-CORAL and as its name suggests has a Matte finish. Its very pretty summery shade and can suit Indian skintone perfectly.

This is how it looks on me. The look I am wearing is a pretty Burgundy smokey eye

Do let me know if you want a tutorial for this look

VERDICT

• User friendly packaging as the colored end help you see the shade.
• Smooth and creamy texture
• Very pigmented
• Not at all drying on lips. However you should always apply a lip balm underneath any lip product
• Has a beautiful Matte finish
• Has a pretty good range of shades
• Affordable
• Hard to find locally. But can be found easily online

I am totally in love with Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick. Do comment below and share your favorite shade.

Maybelline Color Tattoo in PAINTED PURPLE

hey beauties...I am really excited today coz Mr. A is flying from Kuala Lumpur to visit us.  Will be having loads of family time and will not get much time to spend on my blog, so thought of writing this post today. 
I have mentioned in my previous post about Maybelline Color Tattoo in POMEGRANATE PUNK here that I got two color tattoos. So today I will share my experience with Maybelline Color Tattoo in PAINTED PURPLE. 

PACKAGING,PRICE and AVAILABILITY

• The Color Tattoos comes in small cute rounded glass pot type packaging that has sturdy plastic screw. The transparent glass pot makes it easy to identify the shades. 
• About the price, in KL its rm 19.9 and in India its rs 350
• Availability : In KL i got it from Caring Pharmacies. In India I got it from Jabong.com

SWATCH TIME

The shade Painted Purple is an Vibrant Purple cream eye shadow which is matte. Its my favorite shade as for me Purple is my go to shade. If I cant decide what to wear I reach for Purple.

VERDICT

• A very pretty Matte vibrant Purple shade that suits any eye color or skin tone.
• Creamy texture
• Can be used on its own or as an eyeshadow base
• Blendable. But it should be blended before it dries up, coz ones it dries up it stays on
• Non patchy on eyelid
• Stays on and on and on
• Water proof yet comes off easily with eye makeup remover
• Affordable dupes for MAC paint pots

I am totally in love with these Maybelline Color Tattoos. Do comment below and share your favorite shade.

Coloressence Lip Liner Pencil in BRICK RED

hey beauties...after raving about lipcolors and blushes from Coloressence, today its time for their lip liner pencil. Well I am not quite happy with it. Read on to find out why !!
I purchased Coloressence Lip Liner Pencil in shade BRICK RED. 

PACKAGING,PRICE and AVAILABILITY

•  It comes in retractable pencil form which can be opened by twisting it. Its quite cheap looking. Nevermind, its travel friendly
• I bought it for rs145 from Jabong.com

SWATCH TIME

Its not a RED, rather a brownish shade with sheer red hint in it. Its quite wearable

VERDICT

• Its quite wearable shade.
• Affordable
• Packaging is cheap looking, the casing is not sturdy at all. But travel friendly
• Now coming to the formulation, its very drying on lips. Even by applying a lip balm, still it felt as if I am using for rough pencil on lips. It literally hurts.
• Texture ain't smooth at all.
•  Its quite fragile, I kind of broke it a few times.
• Though I love the shade alot, I can hardly wear it because of the worst texture.

Before wrapping up, I would say I am a big fan of coloressence products, but this lip liner didnt at all worked for me. From the packaging to the formulation, everything was a turn off for me. I would not buy any lip liners from coloressence nor will recommend this to anyone.

Its a thumb down purchase for me :(

Maybelline Color Tattoo in POMEGRANATE PUNK

hey beauties... A few days back while I was browsing Jabong.com to get some items for my baby, I thought to change a bit from MOM mode to BEAUTY ADDICT mode and treated myself with a small makeup shopping spree. I got couple of items from Lakme and Maybelline. Today I want to share with you some swatches of Maybelline color Tattoo in POMEGRANATE PUNK.

I owned only one color tattoo i.e. BOLD GOLD (See swatch here) which I got from KL. I wanted to buy more of these coz I totally loved it. When I saw them at Jabong, I totally grabbed it.

PACKAGING,PRICE and AVAILABILITY

• The Color Tattoos comes in small cute rounded glass pot type packaging that has sturdy plastic screw. The transparent glass pot makes it easy to identify the shades. 
• About the price, in KL its rm 19.9 and in India its rs 350
• Availability : In KL i got it from Caring Pharmacies. In India I got it from Jabong.com

SWATCH TIME

The shade Pomegranate Punk is an Pinkish Brugundy cream eye shadow with fine shimmers in it.You can darken the shade as per your requirement by reapplying all over the eyes.

VERDICT

• A very rich Pinkish Burgundy shade that looks great on the eyelids
• Creamy texture
• Can be used on its own or as an eyeshadow base
• Blendable. But it should be blended before it dries up, coz ones it dries up it stays on
• Non patchy on eyelid
• Stays on and on and on
• Water proof yet comes off easily with eye makeup remover
• Affordable dupes for MAC paint pots

I am totally in love with these Maybelline Color Tattoos. I have got another shade but you need to tune in to my blog for finding out which shade it is. Will disclose it soon, till then stay gorgeous coz you totally worth it...

Coloressence Mesmerising Lip Color in BURNING DESIRE

hey beauties...
As mentioned in my previous post here, I got two lippies from Coloressence as a token of thanks.
I have reviewed Coloressence Mesmerising Lipcolor here

 I have already posted some swatches of the first one i.e. RUBY RUST here and now its time for swatching the other one i.e. BURNING DESIRE.

As the name suggests, its a pretty PINKISH RED shade, that will suit almost all skin tones. Its not over the top red, so people who have a phobia for red lipstick can also try this one.

It has a MATTE finish. This was a bit drying for me. Its affordable. rs 150/- and easily available.

Do comment below and let me know your views about this product and suggest me some of your fav shades.