Elle 18 Color Pops - Roasty Red 15

 Hello Girlies, J

Hope everyone is doing fine. I was actually surprised with the Lip color Shades which Lakme and Elle18 have recently launched. They have actually come in action past few months. There was a time when Lakme was commonly available, whenever I used to go for shopping, I used to just get Lakme ONLY ever since new brands have taken over Indian market they have lost their attention. Good they are back in action. Even I have not got much of Lakme but recently I got two Elle18 Lippies out of which I am gonna review one today.

I had always been using Neutrals/Pinks/Corals on my lips but never tried such a bright color. I bought this because Elle18 products are easily available + they are good quality & of course affordable as well.

My Shade today is Elle18 Color Pops - Roasty Red 15

 What Elle18 Claims:

Elle18 is a color cosmetics range launched in 1998. Elle18 Color Bombs is an exciting and funky range of color cosmetics and has been designed for young trendy girls. The range designed in cool shapes has explosively vibrant colors for lips, nails and eyes. The products are packed with the goodness of Cocoa butter, Jojoba Oil, Rose Water and Almonds.

Elle18 Color Pops - Roasty Red 15 Details

A blast of color with the punch of cocoa. The intense moisturizing core in the center protects and cares for your lips.

My Opinion:

The formula of Elle18 Color Pops - Roasty Red is very creamy and moisturizing because of the balm built-in inside the stick. The color is Red with orange undertone. It has no shine but due to the balm it appears a glossy finish. It has a sweet smell, which really doesn't bother me since it goes off in some time. Normally, I don’t like wearing bright or dark lip shades, I like to keep myself a bit on a natural side. The packaging reminds me of Mac Lippies.

It glides smoothly on the lips and doesn't settle between the cracks, but it leaves a stain behind.

The Lasting power is just of couple of hours but good for a product so cheap and branded too, I am sort of okay with the texture and the whole thing, not actually in my favorites.

I Remember, I used to buy these when I was in college, at that time the packaging was something in Pink but the formula used was almost the same. This really is best option for college goers because it’s quite affordable and it has a variety of shades.

Price: Got it from India for Rs 100 /-

Quantity: 4.3 ML

For proper defining of the lips I have used a lip liner from Revlon color stay in the shade Red.

 The above pics are looking comparatively bright that is why I have provided below my close-up look for proper understanding of the shade

Pros:

• Reasonably priced
• Available in huge range of shades.
• Travel Friendly, Light weight.
• Staying power is good

 Cons:

• Ingredients are not mentioned on the product L
• Color Shade is not visible from the Outer packing

My Final Verdict:

I am not that fond of these Lippies but would definitely try colors before buying something in high end.

LBA Rating;

2.5/5

Regards,

Look Beautiful Always

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in the shade 016 Heart Breaker Review & Swatch

Dear Friends,

Hope you all are doing very well, My recent purchase is Rimmel London's Lasting Finish Lipstick in the shade 016 Heart Breaker.  It's a dark fuchsia pink, perfect cool-toned raspberry lipstick..and yes it is  perfect shade for summers too.

What Rimmel Says on Lasting Finish Lipstick

What makes this lipstick different from all the others? "The improved formula incorporating Color Protect technology gives up to 25% more color impact. Enriched with 50% longer-wearing color-boost pigments so you will turn heads wherever you go.

Intensity, smoothness, shines and up to 8 hours wear – Lasting Finish Lipstick truly has it all!"

Price : In Oman, 2.3 R.O Approx 320 Rs , but its way cheaper in India guess it is somewhere Rs 215 from Slassy.

My Take on the Rimmel London's Lasting Finish Lipstick:

The texture of the lipstick is creamy and quite moisturizing. It does not last for 8 hours as described though. I wore it all day yesterday and re-applied about 2-3 times throughout the day, which doesn't really worry me.They have wide range to choose from.

I really love this color, well I'm pretty overwhelmed with Rimmel's lipsticks they’re affordable and have great pigmentation & lasting power.  It is a bit drying so ensure you have a balm on underneath. The packaging is simple, fairly sturdy. I am pleasingly surprised by the sweet, bubble-gummy smell of the lipstick! Once you apply the lipstick on your lips, the scent will fade away in a matter of minutes. It’s creamy and super easy to apply, gliding on quite nicely.  Their lipsticks are well priced and I think they are fairly good quality.

Cons:

The color does last but tends to fade slowly, I think I’ll try a lip liner with it next time and give it a go.

To conclude with, it’s a nice girly shade and I will continue to use the shade I have and may possibly purchase others in the future.

LBA Rating : 4/5

Keep Posting your comments friends.

Regards

Look Beautiful Always

J

Oriflame Beauty Triple Core Lipstick in Ravishing Rose Review and Swatch

Hello Ladies,

Hope you guys are doing exceptionally fantastic! Today I’m going to review Oriflame Triple Core Lipstick in the shade Ravishing Rose

Lets begin with What Oriflame says about it:

The world’s first triple core lipstick fusing caring balm, passionate color and dramatic gloss into one. The result is lips that are softer, more beautiful and more impactful than ever before. With avocado, jojoba oil, chamomile and vitamin E.

Ingredient List:

SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYPHENYL DIMETHICONE, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, OCTYLDODECANOL, LANOLIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRACAPRYLATE/TETRACAPRATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, MICA, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, MYRISTYL LACTATE, POLYETHYLENE, POLYPHENYLSILSESQUIOXANE, OLEYL OLEATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PARAFFIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, CANDELILLA CERA, C30-50 ALCOHOLS, CERA CARNAUBA, ALUMINA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, SILICA, PARFUM, SAFFLOWER OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS, TALC, TOCOPHEROL, BISABOLOL, ORYZANOL, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TIN OXIDE, BHT, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 15850, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 45410, CI 77820, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 73360, CI 17200

My Opinion on Oriflame Triple Core Lipstick:

Oriflame’s Triple Core Lipstick in Ravishing Rose is a peachy pink color on my lips it shows very neutral pink … it’s an everyday wear look. It’s really creamy because of the balm inside the core and can glide very smoothly..it clearly reminds me of Revlon’s Lip Butter in Pink Truffle (Can see the picture here) . Almost similar shades….but Oriflame’s Ravishing Rose have some silver shimmer in to it… The texture is quite velvety and rich that enables really good spread and application of the product . Staying power is just 2-3 hours without eating or drinking. The lipstick outer packing is similar to Lakme Absolute range.

  

Price : Rs 449 on Oriflame Website

Made in Germany

Pros:

·        The color is rich and has a variety of shades to choose from.

·        Quite light weight.

·        Can be used with a Lip liner for just a sexy pout.

·        Easily available through websites like Snapitoday  / Oriflame Representatives.

·        I am fond of the shade, it would suit many skin tones

Cons:

·        I found it quite expensive

·        Staying power is just 2-3 Hours

·        I was not loving the packing... Moreover I found the packing very low quality.

·        Precise color shade is not visible through the outer packing.

.        For a visible color 2-3 Swipes is a must.

Final Verdict:

Since i am fond of neutrals and nudes i loved this shade..but found it too expensive.

Has anyone else tried the other shades?

Post them below!

LBA Rating: 3.5/5

Thanks

Look Beautiful Always  J

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter - Red Velvet review and swatch

Hello Ladies,

It seems today I am going to review only lipsticks. My lipstick collection consists of a lot of reds, corals, nudes and neutrals. So, here is one product which is most commonly used and loved by millions of people. It’s the product from my favorite brand Revlon.

I am sure by now everyone is familiar with my love and affection for the brand which means that all the products made-up by this brand is better than the previous one and you cannot get enough of it.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter – 040 Red Velvet

I already have one Lip Butter in Pink Truffle, click here for the review

What Revlon Says:

Hydrating mango, Shea and coconut butter formula boosts lip moisture

Pampering gel formula provides super charged hydration and glides on lips buttery smooth

Sheer to medium colour with buttery shine

Available in 20 luscious shades

Gives balm like feel to lips, making lips feel soothed, pampered, and conditioned

My opinion:

This is a beautiful deep, creamy red that I think could work on both warm and cool tone skin colors. I think this is a really pretty color, a neutral red, which is hard to find. Believe me. This is not very long lasting. This color will probably suit almost all complexions -- I think it is gorgeous & suits my olive/pale skin (& brown hair; brown or green eyes).

My Likes:

·         Nice deep red

·         Buildable color it isn't drying and it doesn't settle into the cracks of your lips like most matte lipsticks do

·         The color is gorgeous and rich.

·         The formula is mouth-watering and moisturizing!

·         It's like a gloss and a lipstick all in one. 

·         High class casing with quilted-pattern tube.

·         No scent.

My Dislikes:

·         I needed to touch up after few hours, but I didn't expect this to be long-lasting anyway since it's a tinted balm.

·         Bit expensive for product which is not long lasting.

·         The consistency of this lip balm is quite soft; do not expose it to [too much] heat or it will get really messy

Would Recommend:

I give Revlon an extra star for making these lipsticks because it has no taste and smell.
I love Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters since for people with lighter lips can use them as a lipstick and for people like me with pigmentation on their lips can use this both as a lipstick and a lip gloss. I say it’s a must have makeup product!

LBA Rating:

4/5

Thank You,

Look Beautiful Always

:)

Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth Lip colors Review and Swatch

Hello Ladies,

Hope you all are doing fabulous!!

I had been on a trip last week while waiting at the airport I was just having a quick look at Revlon Counter at Muscat Duty free, I came across this Revlon ColorStay Soft and Smooth Lipcolors 4 in 1 Pack and I got so attracted that without wasting any time I bought it.

What company says:

Full coverage lipstick with a soft-shine finish that lasts for hours Soft Flex TM Comfort technology for comfortable creamy color that glides on smoothly Vitamin E and Aloe.

EXPERT TIPS: To create the perfect pout, define lips by applying your choice of ColorStay lipliner to the natural line of your lips. Continue by applying your favorite ColorStay Soft & Smooth lipcolor directly to your lips for full coverage color that lasts all day

Features:

What makes Revlon's Soft and Smooth collection so great is that the long wearing lipstick formula does not require two steps to apply. It looks like a regular lipstick and acts like one, too--except that it lasts about four to five hours without having to touch up. It also has a semi-matte finish so it looks great on anyone and never looks too caked up or too dry.

Another great thing about Revlon's Soft and Smooth lip colors is that there is a color for everyone. The collection holds just about any basic color that one might look for when hunting for a lip color. There are a good handful of natural nudes, bronzed chocolates, pinks, berries, and reds.

I bet you won’t be disappointed, but your lips will look irresistible for hours and the application and wear is so easy!

Price: Pack of 4 in 13 RO. Omani Rials (Rs 1800 Approx)

This Pack consists of 4 lipcolors

·         Satin Rosewood 295 ( Pink with purple undertone)

·         Smooth Nude 350 ( Nude with little shimmer)

·         Rich Raisin 230 (Rusty Red with brown shimmery undertone)

·         Pink Indulgence 360 (Pink with a pop)

Ingredients

Contains/Contient: Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Cetyl Peg/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Ozokerite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol. All Shades May Contain [+/-: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, 77492, 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Carmine (Ci 75470), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 33 (Ci 17200), Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Yellow 6 (Ci 15985), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Orange 5 (Ci 45370)].

What I love:

·         It gives a sheer wash of color that can be built to even out the pigmentation of your lips.

·         It's got a light sweet scent and a little bit of superfine shimmer that you can't feel.

·         The colors are so pretty that It brightens up my skin texture and makes me look more awake.

·         It looks even prettier with gloss on top

Loads of colors to select from

What I hate:

·         I am not sure but these variants of Revlon are not available in India

·         I don't like the packaging much though, they are longer and slightly slimmer than most regular lipsticks .

Would I recommend?

These are a fairly good standard lipstick, moreover there is nothing extraordinary & super amazing.
I'd buy again, but only some selective.

Thanks for reading me, please do leave suggestions and comments

LBA Rating: 3.5 / 5

Regards

Look Beautiful Always

:)

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Shade no 853 Chilli Review and Swatch

Hello Ladies,

Hope you are doing fantastic!!! It’s almost a week now I have been away, but I am back for good!! Before going for a trip I had done a post on Max Factor MiniHaul, so today I am reviewing the products from the same haul.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Shade no 853 Chilli

Price = 5.5 R.O (Omani Rials) Approx 770 Rs Normal Lipstick Quantity

Made in Ireland

What Company Claims:

Max Factor Lasting Colour Lipstick’s moist, lip smoothing formula takes one application and gives the long-lasting, soft, smooth and rich lip colour you love but here’s the trick – instead of having to re-apply your lipstick every few hours, a simple press of the lips freshens and renews your colour instantly – it’s like having your own personal make-up artist with you all day long!

·         Provides lasting colour without dryness

·         Gives maximum colour fidelity

·         Resists feathering into fine lines

·         Contains emollients to moisturize and condition the lips

·         Fragrance free

·         Contains double colour boosters

·         For a professional finish, apply lip liner to define lips and use a brush to apply lip colour

 My Opinion on the Product:

The Lipstick  is really very much pigmented, it does moisturize the lips and seems to give an orangey pink finish on my lips, while picking up the product and doing a swatch on my wrist, I thought it would be red with a orangey tint in it.

It has some shimmers but those are not much visible in day light.

Max Factor Colour Elixir lipsticks are available in 15 shades and cost a very reasonable.

The lipstick consistency is lovely, not sticky or dry but a nice texture that glides onto your lips

What I love about this lipstick:

1.      It goes on smoothly and evenly, not too creamy and smudgy, but also not dry.

2.      Doesn't get much drier over time, like a lot of lipsticks do.

3.      Doesn't smudge or bleed during wearing.

4.      Inexpensive

          Pics Removed in Sunlight

 What you might not find so great about it:

1.      It has somewhat sweet smell to it, which some people might not like.

2.      The colour choice is a bit restricted a lot of similar shades.

3.      Not really Long-lasting whereas i am now looking for long lasting ones.

Would I recommend?

As for this lipstick, it's a sheer, moisturizing that became my go-to lip product for a couple days of the trip. It’s well worth the money. I'm getting Rosewood for daytime, and then stocking up on both. :)

LBA Rating:

2.5 / 5

Thanks for reading me and do let me know, which works and which doesn’t and also share in your bits below in the comment section.

Regards

Look Beautiful Always