Thursday, 22 August 2013

Attitude Moisture Intense Lipstick Rose Love Review





Price: 275 INR for 4.5 g

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My experience with the product:

Attitude recently launched a new range of cosmetics. Here is a review on one of the newly launched lipstick shades i.e. Rose Love.

Any lipstick having the shade name 'Rose' has been a hit with me. This one too gets a thumbs up from me. I've always been a fan of Attitude lipsticks. The packaging is decent and sturdy. The only problem here is that if you own many lipsticks from this range then identifying the shade you need is a problem. You have to read the label at the bottom every time.

This lipstick glides on smoothly like all their other lipsticks. There is no need to apply a lip balm. Even those of you having dry lips can skip a lip balm as this lipstick is very creamy and mositurizing. The finish is glossy. I absolutely love it! This particular shade has silver glitter particles which are not that obvious. I only noticed it when I swatched it on my hand. I feel this shade is ideal for party wear. Also if you would like to wear it on a regular basis then I would suggest you to wear it as a lip tint, very lightly, just one swipe will do. Just two swipes give a rich colour and covers up lip pigmentation.

I am not good at describing lipstick shades. So I will let the swatches do the talking. 


This lipstick does not settle into fine lines nor does it bleed. It stays on my lips for around 5 hours and gradually fades away evenly leaving behind a nice tint. My lips stay hydrated throughout. The best part is that this lipstick contains SPF 15 which helps protect lips against damaging effects of UV rays. I just love everything about this lipstick. This particular shade will suit fair to medium skin tones. This lipstick has a mild floral fragrance.

I would definitely recommend this lipstick. Attitude has launched six new lipstick shades this month. I will review the tester pack in a few days time so that you can select the shade of your choice.

Pros:

1. Ideal shade for evening/party wear
2. Economically priced.
3. Rich colour pay off
4. Staying power is around 5 hours
5. Mild floral fragrance
6. Covers up lip pigmentation
7. Does not settle into fine lines
8. Does not bleed
9. Lips stay hydrated 
10. Creamy texture
11. Contains SPF 15

Cons:

1. Available only through Amway Business Owners (not a problem for me as my Mom is an ABO)
2. Difficult to identify a particular shade if you own many of these.

Rating: I would rate this product 5/5.


Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Florelle Glam Long Lasting Matte Lipstick 13 Review




Price: 340 INR for 4g. Also available on Goodlife at a discounted rate of 272 INR.

Claims:

A creamy and soft matt texture that releases a deep and long lasting colour. Even after hours from application, lips stay soft, coloured and supple. The formula contains Vitamin E-moisturizing and anti age active, Lipodermol-nourishing properties.

Brand Information:

Florelle was created back in 1992 and since then has been offering trendsetting colours and quality to women worldwide. Originally sold in Italy and Switzerland, Florelle is now available in more than 35 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Florelle enjoys universal trust and the enthusiasm of a high quality management always guarantees the highest quality products and the finest service.

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As you can see in the above pictures, even after keeping my hand under running water and blotting the swatches with a tissue paper, the swatches have not wiped off completely.

My experience with the product:

This particular brand is available only on Goodlife. Florelle has got an amazing collection of cosmetics at a very affordable price. At first I was not sure about this brand as it was unknown to me but then I decided to give it a shot as I was looking for a matte lipstick with a reasonable price tag and this lipstick seemed to match my requirements.

The packaging of this lipstick is beautiful. I love the metallic feel of the outer case. The red colour is attractive, very feminine. This lipstick has a nice floral fragrance and not the typical chemical type smell. I’ve never come across any lipsticks having a scent like this one. But it goes away soon after application.

This particular shade is a nice pink colour which will suit medium and fair skin tones better. This is the perfect pink shade I was looking for.


Since this is a matte lipstick, it is very important to exfoliate your lips prior to application of this lipstick, as this lipstick tends to accentuate dry patches. Also, a lip balm is a must or else the lips feel dry. This lipstick glides smoothly over a lip balm. Just one swipe gives a rich colour. I do not swipe it more than twice as the colour turns too dark. Well, the colour choice (whether light or dark) is according to each one’s preference.

I love this lipstick for its excellent staying power. It stays put on my lips for more than 5 hours and after that fades away evenly leaving a nice pink tint. It even stayed put after having two meals in between. The colour does transfer a bit onto cups or glasses.

In conclusion, I would recommend this lipstick to everyone. Even if you have dry lips, a lip balm will solve the problem. At a price tag of 340 INR it is absolutely worth it as due to its rich colour pay off it will last long.

Pros:

1. Cost effective
2. Rich colour pay off
3. Attractive packaging
4. Stays on for over 5 hours
5. Will suit most skin tones
6. Floral fragrance

Cons:

1. Availability
2. Lip balm is a must

Rating: I would rate this product 4.5/5


Sunday, 18 August 2013

Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear Review




Price: 85 INR for 50 g.

Claims:

Milk proteins and honey enriched special cream helps remove the epidermal sun tan, thereby restoring the natural fairness of the skin and also preventing pigmentation due to harmful sun. Its matt effect is ideal for hot climates and the cream also helps enhance after facial glow.

Usage:

Apply layer on the face/skin and keep it on for 10-15 minutes and after soft massage remove with water.
Advised to be used every day to restore natural color and glow of the skin.

Key Ingredients:

Milk, Honey and Geranium Oil.

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My experience with the product:

I have already finished quite a few tubs of this product. This is one such product that has effectively helped in removing tan. Mind you, this is not a fairness cream. This cream only lightens tan and helps in restoring your natural skin tone. This product  was earlier available in a tub packaging. But now Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear is available in a tube packaging! Yaay! I think Nature's Essence decided to come up with a tube packaging after hearing about the tub packaging being unhygienic. All the beauty bloggers had emphasized on this point in their reviews. I'm glad the packaging has been changed. The tube packaging is travel friendly and has a flip-to-open cap which shuts tightly. The cream is white in colour and has a mild fragrance.

Earlier when I had just started using the product I was scared to use it on my face as I have very oily skin and I thought this cream would break me out. So I only used it on my feet which were badly tanned. I do not prefer to use it daily though. After using it on alternate days for over two months, my feet were back to their original skin tone. So finally I was tempted to try it on my face. I'm glad it did not break me out. It is very important to massage your face with this cream before you wash it off. After regular use, my skin is back to its original tone. It did not dry out my skin maybe because I am oily skinned. Those of you having dry skin may need to moisturize after using this product. After washing off the cream, my face remains oil free for around 4 hours. Since most of my tan has been removed, I prefer using this cream only once a week.

The only problem here is that the full ingredient list is not mentioned. Just milk, honey and geranium oil cannot help in getting rid of tan.

Overall, this is the best tan removal product I have ever used. I would recommend it to all skin types. But those of you having sensitive skin, please do a patch test first.

Pros:

1. Cost effective product
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Helps in removing tan
4. Easy to apply and remove
5. Easily available online
6. Fragrance is not bothersome
7. Did not break me out
8. Suitable for all skin types.

Cons:

1. Ingredient list is incomplete.

Rating: I would rate this product 4.5/5




Sunday, 11 August 2013

Attitude Deodorant Review



Price: 246 INR for 200 ml

Claims:

Attitude Deodorant offers day long protection against body odour. It has a lingering feminine fragrance that leaves you feeling happy and fresh throughout the day. It has a non irritating and non whitening formula that minimizes stains on clothes.

Ingredients:

Propellant, Cyclomethicone, Fragrance, Isopropyl Myristate, Triclosan, Farnesol.

Directions for use:

Shake well before use. Hold can 15 cm away from the body and spray. Do not apply on broken or irritated skin.

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My experience with the product:

Attitude deodorant is packaged in a canister spray bottle. The overall look is simple though. Considering the high humidity here in Goa, a deodorant is a must. This product effectively controls body odour throughout the day. The fragrance is somewhat floral and pleasant. But the smell doesn’t last long. It stays on for around 4 hours. This deodorant controls sweat to some extent. During summer when the humidity is at the highest, upon spraying this deodorant you feel instantly refreshed. It did not irritate my skin in any way nor does it leave any residue on my skin.


I think the product is decently priced. But I wouldn’t buy this one again as I prefer trying out different brands.

Pros:

1. Wonderful fragrance
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Controls body odour
4. No side effects on skin
5. Economically priced

Cons:

1. Fragrance does not last long
2. Available only through Amway business owners

Rating: I would rate this product 3/5


Saturday, 10 August 2013

Attitude Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin Review



Price: 375 INR for 150 ml

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Attitude Cleanser is packaged in a sleek and sturdy opaque bottle having a pump dispenser. I always prefer this type of packaging as it prevents product wastage and is also travel friendly.

The cleanser has a medium consistency. You just have to take a coin sized amount on a cotton pad and gently wipe your face. It has a very mild fragrance. This cleanser removes all traces of dirt and makeup and does not leave any oily residue. It did not break me out either. After using this cleanser my skin feels clean and soft. Some of you may find the price a bit steep but considering that a little amount goes a long way, I find it to be economically priced. Also the cleanser contains natural ingredients like aloe vera, avocado and grapseed extracts.

I would recommend this cleanser for those of you having oily skin as it is mild and won’t irritate the skin. If you are new to the cleansing, toning, moisturizing routine, then you can start with this cleanser.

Pros:

1. Travel friendly packaging
2. Cost effective
3. Mild and gentle on skin
4. Effectively removes all traces of dirt and makeup
5. Mild fragrance

Cons:

1. Contains parabens
2. Available only through Amway Business Owners

Rating: I would rate this product 4/5


Friday, 9 August 2013

Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-In Spray Review



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Of late I’ve been styling my hair on a regular basis. Since hair styling involves the use of curling irons, hair straighteners, hair dryers, such equipments can cause damage to hair. Therefore a heat taming spray is a must which protects hair from the heat of hair styling equipments and makes hair easier to style. My cousin gave me the Tresemmé Heat Tamer Spray which she bought from the US. This product is not yet available in India. Unfortunately we do not have a wide choice when it comes to heat protectants.  

Tresemme's Heat Tamer Spray is packaged in an opaque black coloured bottle with a sprayer top. The sprayer has a locking mechanism which makes it travel friendly.
Before styling your hair, just spray the product liberally 6-8 inches away from mid-shaft to the ends. It can be used on damp hair as well as dry hair.
This product is quite effective. It makes my hair soft and a little shiny which makes hair styling easier, also it does not weight down my hair. I like the fact that it does not make my hair oily or hard for that matter.
I would recommend the Tresemme Heat Tamer Spray to those who style their hair on a regular basis. This is one of the best hair sprays I’ve ever used.

Pros:
1. Travel friendly packaging
2. Protects hair from excess heat
3. Makes hair soft and shiny
4. Does not weigh down hair
5. Does not leave any oily residue

Cons: Availability

Rating: I would rate this product 4/5







Sunday, 28 July 2013

Blue Heaven Lip Liner-B6 Review




Price: 60 INR for 0.25 g.

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My Experience With The Product:

I always prefer wearing a lipstick along with a lip liner. Whether they are pencils or retractable liners, doesn’t matter to me. I ordered this one as it was priced really cheap. The Blue Heaven Lip Liner has a retractable packaging so you need not sharpen it. But it does come with a sharpener at the bottom. I do sharpen the liner whenever I feel the need to.

The shade of this liner is more on the maroonish side. But as it fades, it leaves behind a dark pink tint. This shade goes well with most of my lip colours. It has a soft creamy texture and glides easily on my lips. One swipe gives enough colour. I was amazed at its staying power. It stays on for around 5 hours on my lips.

The liner can be easily removed with a face wash or a makeup remover. I am completely satisfied with this product. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen this liner online or anywhere else. I do hope it is back in stock soon.

Pros:

1. Very cheaply priced
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Helps in defining lips
4. Creamy texture
5. Shade matches most of my lip colours
6. Rich colour pay off
7. Cute packaging

Cons:

1. Availability

Rating: I would rate this product 5/5