TOP 5 blogs which you surely don't wana miss:

Hello ladies! I love to read a lot of different blogs and I have about 60 or so in my RSS feed right now. When I decided to make this post I thought it would be a bad idea to list every single blog that I follow, I had a really hard time to narrow down the list to top 5 makeup blogs which you must follow! NOTE that this is my personal ranking and I suggest you to check them out in the order list.

1. Huda Heidi Kattan:

Out of all the blogs I follow http://hudabeauty.com/huda-kattan/ is my absolute favorite! Huda Kattan is an award winning blogger and a Hollywood trained celebrity makeup artist in Dubai. I love the looks she creates and her honest reviews about makeup products. She is so talented and incredibly beautiful! You get to know the latest in makeup trends by following her and I get a lot of makeup ideas from her. She surely deserves the number one spot in my list!

2. Dulce Candy!
I absolutely adore Dulce Candy! She is a pro at makeup and i simply love the way she dresses! She is so full of life that I actually go through her blog when I am  feeling low! She is very elegant and I simply love her videos! Head straight to http://dulcecandy.com/

3. Kandee Johnson:
Kandee Johnson is a makeup artist who is super fun and highly talented. Her videos are so inspirational and she has this very positive vibes around her which can make you feel very good about yourself. Her reviews are straight forward and honest and she truly speaks her mind. I love the way she interacts with her followers and she really gives you these wonderful tips on makeup which you would not find over the internet. Check out her blog for more http://www.kandeej.com/

4. Bun Bun makeup tips:

Oh I love this cute blog called http://bunbunmakeuptips.com/. It has so many east tips to help you look gorgeous! Very user friendly blog with simple and honest opinions on makeup products. Just make sure to check it out ! You will surely love it!

5. Michelle Phan:
Michelle Phan is a very famous blogger and I love her. She does a wonderful job and has been the most popular makeup Guru! I adore her style and love the way she speaks!Her videos are incredible and she teaches you the basics of makeup! LOVE her!

So there you have it! My top five list of bloggers that I love! Take a look at their blogs, add them to your RSS readers, and let them know I sent ya…
Are there any bloggers that you recommend? This is a very small sampling of blogs I read consistently… I’d love to hear your input and get some insights in to your favorite bloggers. Let me know in the comments below.
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Love
Shikha

Sonia Kashuk Eye shadow palette in sweet nothings review:

Hello ladies! I am back with yet another eye shadow palette review. This time it is Sonia Kashuk Eye shadow palette in sweet nothings. I am a BIG fan of gorgeous eye shadow colors ( who isn't ?!! :) I got this one as a gift from my sister on my birthday so it's all the more special! It is a mix of matte and shimmer colors , six subtle whites, beige and taupe! Take a look

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These colors are not like super pigmented but give a very nice subtle dash of color on your lids! You get six eyeshadow colors, 1 creme shadow base and a mirror on the cover! YAY(anything with a mirror is a bonus!). The colors are easy to blend and apply. The matte shades are not as silky as the shimmer ones! When I say shimmer I mean a slight whisper of shimmer! It would be perfect for office wear and will compliment all type of skin tones. The shadow base which is provided along with it is too dark and it changes the colors of the eyeshadow. I prefer wearing it with my own primer than the base provided with this palette. Here's the swatches:

Pros:

1. Semi sheer pigments which do not settle into lines.
2. Blendable
3. Everyday neutral colors
4. Gorgeous earthy taupe neutral colors, decent wear
5. No glitter, whisper of shimmer.

Cons:
The base is too dark and changes the colors of the shadow.

Verdict:
Overall, the colors in this kit are sweet soft neutral shadows that brighten up your eyes and give you a nice no make-up look. But you can always build them for a more dramatic look. It gets a huge stamp of approval from me! If you are looking for a natural everyday wear eye shadow palette then do consider the Sonia Kashuk Eye shadow palette in sweet nothings! You will love it.

Love
Shikha

Sonakshi Sinha's Makeup in Honey Singh's "DESI KALAKAAR":

Hello lovelies! Yesterday while just flipping through TV channels I came across this song from Honey Singh called Desi Kalakaar! It features Sonakshi Sinha as well! She looks super glamorous in the video with a brand new avatar! One thing which was pretty noticeable was her MAKEUP! I mean seriously watch the video and you will love it! ?Take a look at the pictures:

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In these two attires she looks absolutely stunning! The first one is a black leather jacket where she is wearing a winged eyeliner with a deep red lipstick. Her face looks very fresh and there is just a sheer blush to go with the look! You can re create the same look using the following few products:

1. Lakme Absolute forever silk eyeliner black last.
2. Estee Lauder pure color in classic red!
3. Maybelline Eye studio Smokey eye quad
4. Clinique Blush subtil in "Aplum".

In the second pic where she wearing a white top her makeup is more subtle with pink lips  and gorgeous smokey eyes! For this look you can use:

1. MAC pink pegion
2. Chanel smokey eye quad  
3. MAC bronzer in golden 

The song is pretty fun to watch with and I love it's music too! Sonakshi Sinha has lost quite a lot of weight and looks stunning!
I hope you guys try out these looks. What do you think about it?

Love
Shikha

MAC Cremesheen glass "Double Happiness" Review:

Hello lovelies! Today I will be reviewing the MAC Cremesheen glass in "Double happiness". The Cremesheen  formula from MAC is my absolute favorite texture of lipstick and I own quite a lot of them! The Cremesheen glasses have a lovely, creamy texture that is not as sticky as the MAC's normal lipglass formula. It feels some where between a Lipglass and Cremesheen lipstick and is highly comfortable to wear. They are quite pigmented and have a brilliant color payoff and coverage. The fact that MAC created complementary shades of the cremesheen glass to wear in tandem with the lipsticks in this collection meant that MAC really intended these to be layering glosses- not really to be worn alone if you like pigmented lips - but to create a luscious look by layering over a lipstick. "Double Happiness" is a frosted light nude that can be worn alone but looks better over a darker lipstick. It can be described as a light nude gloss with gold pearl- very pretty, but also quite simple.  Practically looks clear on the lips unless you’re wearing a nude lipstick underneath.

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The lipglass comes with a doe foot applicator which is quite easy to use! The slight shimmer gives my lips a fuller look.Staying power is not very impressive. It stays on for around two hours and that too if I am not having a meal! After 2 hours it calls for a touch up but I don't really mind as long as it is so comfortable to wear. Overall I just love the glamorous look it gives to my lips:) Would totally recommend it if you are looking for a lip glass minus the "sticky feel" and highly comfortable to wear. But if you want  a pigmented lipglass then it is not for you! Check out the swatches:

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Have you tried it? What's your favorite shade?

Love
Shikha!!!

Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Serum Review:

Hey beauties! It is that time of the year when my hair feel pretty dry and lifeless! I just had a hair cut and I am loving my new fringes. But sadly, my hair don't feel very healthy and they seem to have lost their shine. So one of my friends suggested this Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Serum. I am not a hair serum fan and don't use it quite often. But she really swears by this product so I thought of giving it a try! I had tried one serum earlier but it was not really impressive, hence I had no high hopes from this one too! So was it different? Did it work? Read on to find more....

Packaging:

The Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Serum comes in a glass bottle!!!! OOPS it would have been so much better if it was a plastic bottle. The reason being that this serum is very slippery and once you apply it on your hair, your hands also become very silky and slippery. So there is a high chance of the glass bottle slipping away from your hand:(  I really had a tough time using this bottle. You have to pump the serum out of the bottle which is quite convenient for me! The bottle is transparent and you can clearly see how much of the product is left. All in all I suggest you to use the glass bottle very very carefully!

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What does the product claim?

Reflect the magnetism of straight or wavy styles with natural control that tames frizz and gives a precious glossy finish, vibrant shine and soft touch.

How to use?

Apply one to two pumps, depending on hair length, to dry hair. Use your palms to stroke away frizz from root to tip.

 

My take on the product:
Well to begin with, I love a lot of products from Wella and this one is no exception! The serum is silky soft to touch and two pumps are needed on medium length hair. I take the serum and rub it between my palms and then evenly run my hands on my entire hair(not my scalp). Gosh my hair feel super silky and frizz free after applying it. I mean you will have to touch it to believe! It is perfect for those days when my hair feel dry and tangle a lot, as it carefully detangles my hair and leaves them feeling so supple and nourished! Another thing is it's fragrance! It smells awesome. I have stored the glass bottle in a box(so that it does not break) and I can detect the amazing fragrance the moment I open the box. Overall I just love it!

Pros:

1. Manages frizzy dry hair
2. Leaves my hair feeling super soft and smooth
3. Amazing fragrance which stays on for quite some time.
4. Detangles my hair and prevents hair breakage due to tangled hair.
5. Only two pumps are required for super shiny hair.

Cons:
The only downside of the product is the GLASS bottle which makes it highly susceptible to breakage. So handle CAREFULLY!!!

VERDICT:

Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Serum is an excellent discovery and I love the way it transforms dull dry hair into shiny soft tresses! If you are looking for a hair serum which will really work wonders, go ahead try this today! Is there any other serum you swear by? Don't forget to mention it in the comment section below. Till then, take care and keep it stylish!

Love
Shikha

Sephora by O.P.I Let's Plie review:

Hello ladies! Today I am going to review a nail color from Sephora by O.P.I called Let's Plie. This nail color I purchased a long time ago but it just sat untried in my makeup stash. But today, as I was organizing my makeup stuff I realized it was a very pretty color and was quite unfair on my part to not even apply it once! So I thought of trying it today and hence this post.. I love bold funky nail colors but then I have moments when I want to go in for a more subdued feminine look and thus I picked up the Sephora by O.P.I Let's Plie nail color today! Hope you guys like it. Let's get started:)

Packaging:
The packaging is pretty much basic with a round bottle and a black cap. The brush is thin and reminds me of the old O.P.I brushes! It was a bit difficult to get the polish in one stroke owing to the small brush. I wish the brush was a bit wide so as to ease the application process:(

My take on the product:
 Sephora by O.P.I Let's Plie is a peachy nude with silver mica. If you carefully look you can see very subtle shimmer in the bottle which is not very evident on the nails. It is quite opaque and I used three coats on my nails. The formula is bit on the thinner side and is easy to work with! It would look great on all skin tones but more flattering on darker skin tones! It stayed on for 3 days on me. If you are a fan of pale nudes then you will surely like it.

Pros:

1. Elegant nail color
2. Formula is easy to work with!
3. It staying power is quite decent

Cons:

1. I don't really like the brush.
2. Three coats are required to obtain an opaque finish.
3. Does not look quite flattering on very light skin tones.

Verdict:
I love this Sephora by O.P.I Let's Plie nail color. You can wear it to work or for a casual get together. If you are not a fan of peachy nude colors you can totally give it a miss! But for me I surely love it!

Love
Shikha 

 

MAC Chatterbox lipstick review:

Hey everyone! Today I will be reviewing a very pretty shade of lipstick from MAC named Chatterbox. I own quite a lot of MAC lipsticks and I love them and this one is no exception! It is described a s a bright , red pink with an amplified creme finish. This lipstick is quite vibrant but not in the neon category. You can call it a medium rosy sort of pink which is perfect for everyday wear. It can also be worn for a night out! I just love how versatile it is. Lets get on to the review:
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My take on the product:
I have an affinity for the Amplified creme finish lipsticks. This is because they are super pigmented, very creamy and have an incredible lasting power:) These lipsticks hug your lips and after some hours leave a beautiful stain which needs no touch ups! I mean I feel so carefree as I do not have to constantly check if my lipstick has smudged, faded or feathered! The MAC chatterbox is a bright pink with a touch of coral. It compliments a variety of skin tones. I applied it at 9 am and it was very much there till 3 pm. WOW! Even after 3 pm there was a gorgeous stain which I did not touch up so the lipstick stays on for a very long time. Being super pigmented, one swipe gives an opaque finish. Overall I love it and there is nothing which I dislike about it. Take a look at the swatches.

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All in all Chatterbox is a shade that I would reach for when a nude pink would be too subtle and a hot pink would be too much in the context of my makeup. It's a fun shade when I am feeling cheery and girly. It's surely a feel good shade which will get you noticed! Have you tried it yet? What is your favorite MAC lipstick?

Love
Shikha

L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise New Re-Nutrition shampoo review:

Hello all my beautiful ladies. How are you all doing? Today i will be reviewing a shampoo from L'Oreal. It's the Re-nutrition shampoo for dry hair. Now let me describe my hair a bit. I have chemically straightened and highlighted hair. As you all know coloring and straightening can make your hair pretty dry and that's exactly what happened with me. My natural hair had luster and shine and they were a bit on the oilier side. But now my hair have started to loose shine and look quite dry. So this was primarily the reason behind why I picked up the new L'Oreal Hair Expertise Re-Nutrition shampoo. I had high hopes from it and I thought it would provide the added nutrition which my hair needed. Well did it deliver what it promised? Read on to know more!

Product details:
L’Oreal Paris introduces the latest solution to nourish and revive dry hair. Re-Nutrition range features our latest conditioning technology with an extract derived from nature: Royal Jelly. Give your dry hair the royal treatment every day.  With an ultra-light, non-greasy texture the L’Oreal Paris Re-Nutrition shampoo instantly transforms the hair fiber, leaving it silky, flowing and lightweight.

Packaging:
The shampoo comes in a white plastic bottle with a yellow flip open cap. The cap is sturdy and easy to use!

The shampoo itself is light yellow in color.

One thing which I adore is the fragrance. I love the mild, pleasant fragrance which lingers around for a day or so but is in no way overpowering. In fact I went to receive a friend and when she hugged me the first question she asked was "What perfume is that?" :)  I don't know how to describe it but it is simply awesome.

My take on the product:
The L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise New Re-Nutrition shampoo does an excellent job in cleansing my scalp.This product contains “royal jelly,” which is a honey bee by-product which claims to contain 10 essential nutrients including glycose, proteins, lipids, vitamin-B, oligo-elements, amino acids, minerals, etc. This boost of nutrition does make my hair super soft and voluminous. I just cannot stop touching my hair. Plus it is inexpensive. I follow it up with a conditioner and my hair simply feel great. It is totally worth the hype! Oh did I just mentioned I have already finished one bottle and I am on my second bottle of the shampoo:) One thing worth mentioning is that I have noticed slight hair fall after using this shampoo. Now I am not sure if this hair fall is due to monsoons(I experience hair fall sometimes in rainy season) or due to the shampoo. But it is slight and I just hope it is due to weather only!

Pros:

1. Shiny, soft hair
2. Awesome fragrance
3. My hair do not feel dry any more.
4. Inexpensive
5. Easy availability
6. Controls frizz.

Cons:
I have noticed some hair fall after using the L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise New Re-Nutrition shampoo.

Verdict:
I love this shampoo and I totally recommend to all of you who have dry brittle hair. It makes have soft voluminous and easy to manage. Have you tried it yet?

Love
Shikha

How to straighten your hair without heat:

Hello lovelies. I love the look of straight smooth hair( I am sure a lot of us do!) and how glamorous it can look. I used to straighten my hair using a straightener but over a period of time I could visibly notice the damage it caused. My hair felt so brittle and dry and the day I did not use it my hair felt like a total mess. So I kept using it to make my hair glossy and groomed, but it turn there was more damage! So one day I decided to end this vicious circle and straighten my hair without heat! I am glad I have discovered two simple ways by which my hair look healthy and smooth minus the damage. Although the effect is not as super straight as by using a straightener but I do not mind as long as my hair look healthy and happy:) So here is how I do it:

1. Blow drying with cool air:
This is a very easy yet effective way to straighten your hair. What I like to do is wash my hair with a good quality shampoo and follow it with a conditioner. TIP: If you have extra frizzy and dry hair try leaving the conditioner on for 3 minutes to improve hair moisture and prevent frizzing. There are a lot of shampoos available in the market for straight looking hair. Try using them and see which works best for you. If you have already washed your hair lets say yesterday and you want to straighten them today, you can simply wet them and skip the shampooing part! Okay once your hair are wet just simply towel dry them gently. After this apply anti-fizz serum to your hair which will help straighten out your hair especially if it is prone to naturally curl under cool air. Lastly blow dru your hair on COOL. Try using a flat paddle brush to create long smooth strokes. It will take long but totally worth the effort.

2. Brushing:
Wet your hair and deep condition them. Apply anti-frizz serum. Choose a dry and warm place(preferably outside in the sun). Warm, dry air is conducive to creating a straight-hair style, whereas wet air causes hair to curl. Brush your hair using a flat brush to straighten your hair. Try taking small sections of hair but brush evenly as you do not want the rest of your hair to start drying naturally while you are still working with one section.

 This will give you straight hair without damage and heat.
So I hope you will try these simple steps to achieve glossy straight hair and skip straighteners on some days:)

Love
Shikha

One sunscreen you must have!

A sunscreen is very important all year round and it becomes absolutely inevitable in summers. You must choose a sunscreen depending upon your skin. I have super oily skin which is prone to acne and the problem with most sunscreens I have tried is that they make my face very sweaty! So I was basically on the hunt of a sunscreen which would suit my skin without compromising on protection from harmful solar radiations. And guess what now I finally found that PERFECT sunscreen which suits me completely. It was recommended to me by my dermatologist 3 months ago  and ever since then I been using it. It is the SUNMATE SPF 30+ Gel-Cream from Palsons! Now we all now what do sunscreens do and why are they absolutely important, so I would not go into detail of all that. This Sunmate sunscreen is a light weight formula which gets readily absorbed in my skin and does not break me out(unlike some other sunscreens). Without any further detail let's get straight onto the review.

Packaging:
The packaging is pretty much simple. It comes in a white plastic bottle with a cap. A sunscreen has to be applied after every 3-4 hours and I love the fact that it is very easy to carry so I can just put it in my purse before stepping out in the sun.

My take on the product:
As I said earlier I totally love this sunscreen. It is very powdery and my skin feels so soft and smooth after application. It is highly water resistant so perfect for the days when I want to go swimming. It has high UVB and UVA protection. I apply it 30 mins before leaving my house and the rest assured it does a wonderful job in protecting my skin from harmful rays of the sun! One thing which is great about it is that it does not make my face look greasy or oily! It totally lives upto all its claims!

Pros:

1. Lightweight
2. Gets easily absorbed in the skin.
3. Gives a matte look(and not a oily shine to my face)
4. Water resistant
5. Powdery feel after application.
6. No parabens
7. Does not break me out
8. Travel friendly packaging with a screw cap
9. Easily available in medical stores all over India.
10. Has SPF value of 30 and a PA+.

Cons:
One downside of the product is that it has a slightly weird smell. I mean when I apply it I can detect an odor which goes away after sometime.(Thank God) !! Other than that I absolutely LOVE it!

Verdict:
SUNMATE SPF 30+ Gel-Cream from Palsons is totally worth trying and will protect your skin from sun damage. Perfectly ideal for oily / Combination skin. But if you have dry skin you may want to apply a moisturizer first and then top it up with this sunscreen. Overall it gets a huge stamp of approval from me:)

Love
Shikha

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery complex II Review:

Hello beauties. Today I will be reviewing Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery complex II. It is the most advanced serum to date and has been developed by Estee Lauder's research on cellular catabolysis in skin and this potent formula supports natural night time purification process vital to younger looking skin. Estee Lauder was the first to point that the skin repair takes place at night and the process of catabolysis peaks at night. So the damage from the day gets repaired during the night, but when we age, this process slows down. The main advancement in this serum is the use of ChronoluxCB Technology. What it does is combine purification and synchronizing of night time repair so skin looks better and younger. So is it different from it's predecessor and how? Read further to know more....

 Packaging:
The second version is pretty much the same as the first one except a slightly swankier packaging in the cap. However the base is still the same that is a brown square bottle. There are also some changes in the front label and the second version is more stylish than the first one! It has a pipette with a rubber cap for product delivery. I use half a pump which works effectively for me although it is recommended using one full pump!

My take on the product:
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II powerful formula includes:

1. Anti pollution technology which reduces the appearance of visible damage caused by pollution.
2. Continuous hydration: Helps to speed up natural repair mechanism of the skin by delivering vital levels of hyaluronic acid. 
3. Daily prevention: It has a powerful blend of antioxidants to neutralize free radicals(which are bad for your skin)!

Yay! So many things combined in one powerful serum! I just take a few drops of it (like half a serum) at night. It is a amber colored opaque liquid and gets pretty easily absorbed into the skin. I have used it for a month now and I have noticed visibly clearer and brighter looking skin. People around me(my friends and family) also feel the same about my skin. When I get up in the morning I do not notice any redness rather my skin feels so soft and well rested. 

Pros:

• Light formula gets easily absorbed in the skin
• My skin feels very fresh and hydrated
• Complexion looks clearer.
• Reduces redness and improves the overall texture of the skin.

Cons:
The only downside is that it is way to pricey! :(

Verdict:
Overall I LOVE this Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II. It is a miracle product and if you have already used the first version and loved it, I am sure you will love this one too! Too pricey but worth it! Are there any skincare products you use and swear by Estee Lauder?

Love
Shikha
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Maybelline Color Show in Fiesty Fuschia review:

Hello beauties. It is a beautiful rainy day here in India and what is uplifting my mood all the more is a beautiful nail color on my nails from Maybelline called Fiesty Fuschia. With 'n' number of shades of nail colors available in the market it is really very hard to just pick one. I was basically looking for a bright hot pink color to go with my attire for my cousin's wedding. And then I came across this gorgeous shade called Fiesty Fuschia from Maybelline. I exactly wanted this shade so I grabbed it immediately! It is a poppy pink shade in creme finish with no glitter or shimmer in it.A perfect glossy shade which is pocket friendly and stays on for a long time is what describes the color show - Fiesty Fuschia.

 
As you can see in the picture above the shade looks absolutely lovely in the bottle itself.

One coat gives an opaque finish which is pretty impressive. The formula was not too thin but was workable. The brush was a bit wider than the conventional nail polish brushes, so it was very easy to apply. It did not chip at all and the color stayed on for around 4 days and even more if you apply a top coat. Overall this color show range has so many beautiful shades to offer! I totally love it and will surely grab some more.

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Pros:

1. Beautiful shade
2. Wider brush makes it super easy to apply
3. One coat gives opaque color
4. Stays on for long
5. Glossy smooth finish
6. Inexpensive

Cons:

1. Dries quite slowly:(   I almost get impatient when nail polishes dry slowly!
2. Some may find the consistency of this nail polish slightly thick.

Verdict:
Overall these nail polishes are great to have and pocket friendly so if you are looking for a bright pink shade of nail color I would suggest you definitely give it a try. I am pretty sure that you would not be disappointed. Have you tried it yet? What is your favorite shade?

New York Color NYC -408 Sherry Sparkle Lipstick review:

Hello lovelies. Today I will be reviewing a lipstick shade from NYC named "Sherry Sparkle". I was basically looking for some lipsticks for everyday wear and I came across this beautiful shade of lipstick which was just perfect for a daily use. It was the NYC -408 "Sherry Sparkle". There are so many gorgeous shades to choose from and the BEST part is that they are highly inexpensive. I would love to describe it as a everyday pocket friendly lipstick.  So lets get on to the review:

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Packaging:
The packaging was a bit of a disappointment as the cap of the lipstick is made of plastic which felt cheap and was not at all sturdy. It comes in a rectangular case and the shade is written at the bottom. But please don't forget to swatch it at the back of your hand before purchasing as the shade shown in the label is very different from the actual lipstick shade:( You cant expect the packaging to be very fancy as the lipstick itself is very inexpensive! 

My take on the product:

First things first ! Let me describe the shade "Sherry Sparkle". It is a everyday rosy plum shade with a subtle hint of shimmer(hence the name) to crank it up just a bit when you want something ideally suited for workplace. It will flatter a variety of skin tones. The color is neither too dark nor too light and stays on for a good 4 hours on me! What else can you expect from such an inexpensive lip stick? The color does transfer a bit but nothing really annoying. I had no high expectations from this NYC lipstick but it really is worth trying. Take a look at the swatches:

Pros:

1. Pocket friendly
2. Everyday wear shade
3. Lasts 4 hours
4. Available in gorgeous shades

Cons:

1. Cheap packaging
2. Transfers and feathers a bit

Verdict:
I would recommend it to those of you who are looking for a budget lipstick but something which looks good and lasts long. Not a good choice for night outs though! 

Love
Shikha

L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow quad in( 904 Smokey eye)- review:

Hey all my lovelies. I am back with another review and this time it is a product which I have been loving and using quite a lot lately. So I thought why not share it with you guys. It is a smokey eye shadow quad from L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets. A cute little packaging with all the 4 colors which you will be needing to create a perfect smokey eye, this quad has surely become my favorite. I am so excited to review it so without wasting time lets get straight to the review:

Packaging:
As I already mentioned, I find the packaging very cute. It comes in a small little rectangular plastic case and a sponge tip applicator. The narrow side of the applicator can be used to line and the wider side of the applicator can be used for applying the eye shadow.

There are 4 colors and if you look carefully there are little numbers embedded at the right corners namely 1,2,3 and 4. If you turn over the case you can see the significance of these numbers. This is actually a road map to a smokey eye that is well blended and perfectly shaded. For those of you who are beginners and don't really know the exact way to create a perfect smokey eye, this quad is just for you. This is how the instructions at the back look like

My take on the product:

I love the smokey eye look and I am glad I came across this eyeshadow quad from L'Oreal. It is super easy to use. All you have to do is follow the step by step instructions written behind the quad and in no time you will be able to create a perfect smokey eye. You can adjust the depth of each color to either make it look subtle or you can make it more intense for an evening party look. It's your call. These eye shadows are very velvety soft, super blendable, crease proof and fade resistant. It is perfect for those night outs when you may not have the luxury of a touch up! The colors are highly pigmented and easy to apply and blend. I usually use the sponge tip applicator which is provided with it but you can use your fingers or a brush. Take a look at the swatches: The pics are without flash and with flash respectively:

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Using the instructions I create this easy and quick smokey eye.

Pros:

1. Highly pigmented gorgeous colors
2. Easy to follow instructions
3. Cute and travel friendly packaging
4. No touch ups required
5. Blendable and crease proof

Cons:
I did not find any downside of the product. YAY!

Verdict:
Needless to say that I love this eyeshadow quad from L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets. Now I can create a gorgeous smokey eye look even when I am in a hurry. I can even glam it up by making the colors more intense. Overall I would surely recommend this to all of you and especially to those who find it difficult to create a smokey eye. Have you guys tried it yet?

Love
Shikha