REVIEW : ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed

RATING – 7.5 OUT OF 10

I bought the ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed last week. It costs only INR Rs 300. I could find only one shade (Bronzed) of ELF blushes in India. The entire series by Elf which is named as Essential Natural Radiance Blusher has 6 shades which are – Flushed, Shy, Glow, Coy, Innocence and Bronzed (which I purchased).

The weight of the blush is .07 oz that is 2gms. It’s a cheap deal since some of the Indian websites sell it under Rs 250. A little bit of the product is enough! But the lid of ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed is annoying, first I could not understand how to open the product but with trials and errors finally I figured it out! You just need to slide the lid up and you are done!

ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed can be used on a regular basis. You can use this as a highlighter if your complexion is darker. If you are tanned skinned you can use this as a blush. The blush gives a sun-kissed glow to the face. But ladies please use a bit, and with a light hand, otherwise your face might look all messed up!

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What e.l.f says about the ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed? ---- Exquisite, delicate, pigment that makes cheeks radiant combined with a healthy-looking glow. Infused with texturizing agents, skin feels smooth and pores are minimised.

ELF Essential Natural Radiance Blusher Bronzed is pretty pigmented. But at the same time its chaky, and can get messy if not used carefully! Its also powdery. The blush is usable and also travel-friendly since its small in size.

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REVIEW : NARS Deep Throat blush

NARS Deep Throat blush

RATING : 9 OUT OF 10

The name of the blush is enough to grab many eye-balls, and many readers might have accidentally landed up on my blog, wishing to find something (more intersting?) ,with the same name than make-up! Well ,the name is just an eye-catcher, I agree. And so is the blush. By the way, we are discussing about the non-p**** version of Deep Throat, it’s a blush by NARS cosmetics. If blushes interest you, read on!

Clear view of Nars deep throat

NARS blush in Deep Throat is described by NARS as “flirty, sheer peach color”. The color is warm, a pink blush with peachy sheer in it. If you have used the NARS Orgasm blush, then you will find the NARS Deep Throat blush to be much lighter but somewhat similar otherwise.

NARS Deep Throat blush is shimmery, contains gold glitter flecks in it, which gives a radiant glow to face. It does not clog out the pores (I do have open pores). Generally shimmery products accentuates all the flaws, but this blush does not!

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NARS Deep Throat blush comes in a sleek matte black rubberised plastic case. One thing I like about the packaging is that, the blush comes with a mirror inside the case. But I really dislike the plastic case since it catches all the dirt and fingerprints quickly, and the box looks messy.

NARS Deep Throat blush is highly pigmented, so just one swipe of the brush loaded with blush is enough. You can build up color on your cheeks by re-applying. It practically lasts all day long! Saying all that, I would just add one more point that the blush is not matte, so if you want a matte blush, this is wont be able to satisfy you!

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L'oreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner Review

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RATING – 8 OUT OF 10

Loreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner is a felt-tip eyeliner. It’s the best friend of those girls who have got shaky hands, and never gets the liner perfectly on her eyelids. I love felt-tip liners since I generally keep hurrying while going out, and do not want to mess up with the make-up.

Loreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner is one of the finest felt tip liners I have used. It costs INR Rs 695. It glides on smoothly, and a single swipe of it over the eyelids are enough to draw a bold black line. Its pointed tip helps in controlling the application of the eyeliner – you can draw the liner in thick or thin way as you want. If you are fond of winged cat eyeliners, go ahead and make it with your Loreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner since the application is very precise and easy.

The color pay-off is amazing, as I said one swipe of the eyeliner is enough to add depth to your eyes. Its not glossy but has got a lovely sheen added to it. But I do like to point at a few negative points which Loreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner does have – it smudges and becomes messy, not waterproof, fades after a few hours.

Definitely you can give Loreal Paris Super Liner Instant Impact Felt Liner a try. But for me, I would love to try other felt-tip liners as well since I am still in search of the “perfect” eyeliner for my eyes.

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REVIEW : MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow

RATING – 9 OUT OF 10

MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow is generally used as a highlighter by most women. It’s a peachy gold color which is very shimmery as well as pigmented too. So basically you can use it as a highlighter or you can just sweep over your eyelids and use eyeliner and mascara to get subtle yet sexy eyes. Even you can use it in the inner corners of your eyelids. MAC Arena eyeshadow is quite similar to MAC ricepaper, but I would give a better score to Ricepaper all in all, since its lighter and peachy gold.

MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow is having a soft satin like texture and blends really well. Its cost is US $15 for a pack of 1.5g or 0.05oz. You can also get a refill pack in case you don’t want to spend much in one go.

Now you can create a soft neutral look with this MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow. The look is really very wearable during the day, may be for your office too! It literally takes under 10 minutes to get such fresh set of eyes with Ricepaper. It comes to aid on those days, when I go nuts and cant decide what should I do for my eyes! Ricepaper is a great eyeshadow, and I really thank myself for buying this!

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Review : L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown

RATING - 6 OUT OF 10

L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown consists of browns and taupes. The palette consists of neutral eyeshadows. If you love brown eyeshadows which are subtle and can help you make a perfect set of smoky eyes then you will be attracted to this palette, just like me.

How to apply the L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown (As instructed by L’oreal) –

A)     Use the round tip, apply shade 1 over the entire eyelid as a base.
B) Apply Shade 2 from outer to inner corner to create depth and dimension.
C) Use the pointy tip, apply Shade 3 as liner along the lid to shape the eyes.
D) For a finishing touch, apply Shade 4 to the inner corner and brow bone for a bright eye look.

What L’oreal says about the L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown - A professional eye Make up result revealed step by step. The new creamy formula in an extra smooth and adhering texture with an expert selection of harmonius colors: your eyes are sculpted and instantly wide open!

But this is not the end of my story. The eyeshadows in L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown are not pigmented and have a bad color payoff. So when applied on the eyelids, they do not show up properly. The colors are sheer, so you might think of applying a dark colored eyeshadow base before application of the eyeshadow, which might help to a small extent!

While the L’oreal Open Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Palettes in Smoky Brown did no good to my eyes, but if you are fond of softer colors and are averse to bright or dark hues then you may give this a try. The shimmery shades are sparkly and that’s a likeable point of this eyeshadow. However, the price is high (costs INR Rs 770 in India) and totally unworthy for such a non-pigmented eyeshadow palette.

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Review : MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother

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RATING – 9 OUT 10

I was really thrilled to try out the MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother since the “skin smoother” element in the product’s name fascinated me. A skin smoother is supposed to make the appearance of any wrinkles or lines on your skin less. Though I do not have wrinkles or fine lines, definitely due to acne break outs, my skin looks quite dull with open pores (without make-up).

Now we wont be getting a lot of options where we get a primer as well as smoother in 1 product. But MAC claims to be a 2-in-1 product. Going by the internet, Dior has got a similar product like this. But unfortunately I have not tried it.

MAC claims about MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother A velvety skin perfecting primer that instantly fills in fine lines and wrinkles. Contains powerful anti-oxidants, evens skintone and mattifies - while softening the skin. Convenient compact makes it perfect for on-the-go moments.

MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother is in the form of a compact, so the primer is in the form of a compact basically! The price is US $ 30 for 10g or 0.35 US Oz of the product. The texture is emollient, that’s creamy. The product is neither moisturising nor matte, but its more like greasy and creamy. MAC purposefully did not include an application sponge, since its recommended you use your fingers instead of sponges.

After applying the MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother the pores on my skin, looked really less, almost invisible. I do not know about the claims of making the fine lines and wrinkles appear less. The skin looks smooth and flawless. You can use it before applying your foundation or you can apply it afterwards just on the T-Zone or on the oily areas lightly.

MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother really perfects and beautifies one’s skin, as said very truly by senior artist of MAC, Luc Bouchard – “real life photoshop”. Only thing, if it could be matte instead of being creamy, it would have been the best.

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MAC Hey Sailor Lipsticks ## Sail La Vie

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Swatch of MAC Sail La Vie Lipstick

RATING – 8 OUT OF 10

An orangish red lipstick was the one which I have been dreaming of for a long time. A perfect combination of the hues of orange and red is surreal. And I was elated when I got Sail La Vie from MAC Hey Sailor collection. This collection has 4 lip shades including Sail La Vie. And is priced at US $ 15 for 3g or 0.1 US Oz.

What MAC claims about MAC Hey Sailor Lipsticks : Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street...or at sea! Packaged in blue and white stripes, it's a match to everything..

The other shades of MAC Hey Sailor Lipsticks are “Red Racer” which is a bright red, “Salute” a peachy color, “To catch a sailor” which is a tanned frosted lip color. I got the lipstick Sail La Vie from one of my acquaintances who lives abroad and came to India on vacation. I just got to check the shade, and click a picture and wear it for a day. I checked online on MAC cosmetics website, but the lipsticks are already out of stock. And I do not know in which other online stores will you be able to find it. MAC will be stocking them up soon hopefully!

MAC Hey Sailor Lipsticks are vanilla scented and the packaging is a glossy navy blue tubes having white stripes. The lipsticks are not totally matte and neither moisturising. The consistency is creamy. And the colors are opaque. I really did not like the pictures and swatches of Salute and To Catch A Sailor when I saw them on other websites. And all the shades are dupeable including the one which I tried. I got to know MAC Sail La Vie is very similar to G.Armani lipstick in 401 and Dolce & Gabanna Sheer. But I since I do not own those lipsticks I could not verify the fact.

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REVIEW : MAC CARBON EYESHADOW

RATING – 7 OUT OF 10

MAC Carbon eyeshadow is one of the most hyped eyeshadows in the whole world. Whether you have any other MAC eyeshadows or not, Mac Carbon eyeshadow is on the priority list of all make-up lovers.

MAC eyeshadows are too pricey, but the fact that its generally used by renowned make-up artists and celebrities all over the world, kind of makes it worthy of such a price. So I got a refill pan of MAC carbon eyeshadow consisting of 1.5 gm of the product. MAC eyeshadow refill pans cost approximately INR Rs 700 each in India.

MAC claims : Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.

MAC Carbon eyeshadow is jet black eyeshadow, and its matte (YAY!) The lasting power is quite good, just like any other MAC eyeshadows. But alas, its not so pigmented, so I really need a bit more to see the color on the eyes. Also if you apply the eyeshadow over your eyeliner, if you want create a smudgy look, then Carbon makes the entire thing ashy instead of matte black.

MAC carbon eyeshadow can be used as an eyeliner for a smoky effect or you can apply Carbon on the outer corner of your eyes. Remember to use an eyeshadow brush and not your fingers to get the desired results. Two things which I love about MAC carbon eyeshadow is that its matte (in the Indian cosmetic market I find a scarcity of matte eyeshadows) and I got really less fall-out while applying the eyeshadow even though it’s a powdery shadow.

If you want to use your MAC carbon eyeshadow, first apply an eye primer or your concealer for base and then eyeshadows. You will get a better color pay-off and the shadows will blend well.

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REVIEW : L’oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara

RATING – Negative marking

I find that instead of coating the eyelashes with tons of mascara, which might lead to eyelash falls, using a pair of fake eyelashes to make the eyes attractive, is a better solution. For everyday use, however I skip falsies and mascaras and set out bravely with natural eyelashes.

Now few days back, as I was skimming the webpages of an Indian online shopping website, L’oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara attracted my attention. It was super cheap, considering the fact its from the house of L’oreal where a lipstick costs almost Rs 900. Also the fact it contains “collagen” which is generally used as an anti-wrinkle treatment, made me interested and I badly wanted to try it.

What L’oreal has to say about L’oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara - All Eyes on you. Breathtaking volume, now in waterproof.

L'Oréal gives you it's secret expert combination of a super-sized brush and a Hydra-Collagen enriched formula. Extra Volume Collagene Range The Instant Impact brush is 2 x bigger than a classic L'Oréal volumising brush to build volume fast. It deposits just the right amount of formula on each and every lash with virtualy no clumps. Lashes that look instantly plumped up. Breathtaking volume, now in waterproof.

L’oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara costs INR Rs 570. It contains 9 ml of the product and the mascara is deep black. Its supposed to curl your lashes and stay intact whole day. When I used the mascara, indeed it did so, also lengthened the lashes and thickened it. Now that was really a WOW! L’oreal says the mascara pumps the eyelashes with “Hydra-collagen”.

Coming to the last part of the review, at the end of the day, I met with a surprise. Tiny black flakes were seen in my under eye areas, which was not at all pleasant to look at (you can well imagine!). Also the mascara smudged and got horrible. I was really not expecting this, but then it happened! Is there any other option rather than throwing L’oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara away in dustbin?

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REVIEW : Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Eyeliner

REVIEW – 9 OUT OF 10

For girls who can afford expensive items, MAC fluidline is there. But what if you want a cheap alternative of MAC fluidline – a gel eyeliner? Well, Maybelline has got a wonderful product for ladies who want not-so expensive product to line up your eyes, its Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Eyeliner.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Eyeliner comes with a brush to apply the gel eyeliner. Though there are 3 other color options ( purple, brown, charcoal) for the Maybelline Gel Eyeliner, but I could only find the blackest black one in stores.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Eyeliner has got smooth creamy consistency, and is opaque. Its texture is gel like. The eyeliner brush is flat and has a precise edge therefore making the application of the gel liner much easy, and you can wing out the liner too, without blurring the line.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Swirl Gel Eyeliner did not cause any eye irritation for me, also there was no smudging of the line. It is affordable, and costs INR Rs 425. I only wish I could get the other 3 colors also. And the blackest black gel liner is not so dark as the darkness I get after applying Maybelline Colossal Kajal or MAC blacktrack fluidliner.

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REVIEW - Lakme Absolute 6 in 1 Travel Kit – Day & Night Palette Lip Sync

RATING – 7 OUT OF 10

Lip Palettes are never in my priority list. But this lip palette from Lakme drew my attention. May be it was the black case with mirror which caught my fancy!

Lakme Absolute 6 in 1 Travel Kit – Day & Night Palette Lip Sync costs INR Rs 875. It contains 6 different lip colors and the comes in a black sturdy case with a large mirror inside. Also the palette contains a lip brush with lip applicators at both ends.

Lakme Absolute 6 in 1 Travel Kit – Day & Night Palette Lip Sync contains 6 colors, 4 colors which can be worn during day, and 2 shimmery lip colors. The colors are quite pigmented and is also moisturising. I personally a matte lipstick/lip color so the colors in the palette failed to be my favourite.

The lip colors in Lakme Absolute 6 in 1 Travel Kit do not stay all day long and fades after a couple of hours. The quantity of each lip color in the palette is 1.5 ml. Now coming to the lipstick shades, you can find some neutral tones in the palette like browns and corals and also some party-wear lip colors in pink undertones.

Lakme Absolute 6 in 1 Travel Kit is totally travel-friendly, but the colors are not so much attractive, so the price is high as I would be getting lip palettes consisting of better colors at that price!

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Review : L’oreal Matte Morphose Souffle Foundation

RATING – 9 OUT OF 10

The last souffle I used was from Lakme, and even now I do have one of it in my closet, though I stopped using it months back. Now talking about the L’oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle, I took interest in the product after I saw it used by Freida Pinto in one occasions, and L’oreal India’s facebook page had a picture of the flawless skin of Ms Pinto after she wore the souffle.

What L’oreal claims about the product : Its feather-light souffle texture extends seamlessly across the skin for a transformation you can see and feel. Pores appear virtually erased, the appearance of fine lines are reduced and skin feels peachy-soft.

When I first got the L’oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle, I thought it was a total loss since the bottle is pretty small. But now I see, you need only a bit of the product even if you use foundation daily. The foundation is of a creamy consistency, but when applied it gives a matte look, which I am too fond of.

L’oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle contains 20 ml of the product and costs INR Rs 1095, though I got it for INR Rs 1040. Indeed its an expensive product, as all L’oreal stuffs are. And that’s the reason of my delayed review of the product, since I am not always in a position to buy expensive foundations, as I earn a meagre salary with which I cant afford costly items.

Now coming back to the topic again! The L’oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle is light weight, and unlike the Lakme souffle, its not water based! I really do not need a compact after using the souffle since it gives medium coverage. Does not make my skin cakey after applying the product.

L’oreal Paris Matte Morphose Souffle comes in 7 different shades, I picked up 103. It does not make my skin oily and no break-outs after its use. One important feature of the product is that it also covers pores, and gives a smooth silky finish. The souffle/foundation lasts for 6 hours.

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Review : Revlon Luxurious Color Diamond Lust Eyeshadows

RATINGS – 6.5 OUT OF 10

I am not a big fan of shimmery eyeshadows. However, I find my eyeshadow collection having abundant number of shimmery ones rather than the matte eyeshadows due to the fact I get mainly shimmery shadows in the makeup stores nearby. But I decided to purchase the Revlon Diamond Lust Eyeshadows online (which is also a shimmery eyeshadow) , to give it a try and review about it.

Revlon Diamond Lust Eyeshadows come in 5 different shades. Each eyeshadow costs around INR Rs 500 and contains 0.8 g of the product. The packaging is a black square box with a sponge applicator, not a gorgeous packaging, but simple and travel-friendly, since the boxes are small and handy.

I got 4 of the eyeshadows for myself. It’s a shimmery powdered eyeshadow. And remember Revlon Diamond Lust Eyeshadows will create a lot of fall outs, so its better to use the sponge applicator instead of an eyeshadow brush. Apply some loose powder beneath your eyes so that it can catch the fall-outs, as you want an all over shimmery face at the end of the day. Application of an eye primer is essential, which will be like a base to the eyeshadow.

Plum galaxy

Neptune Star

Starry Pink

Night Sky

Revlon Diamond Lust Eyeshadows is a flaky eyeshadow with tons of shimmer. “Night Sky” is a grayish black color, “Plum Galaxy” is a plum color, “Neptune Star” is a dark blue color, “Starry Pink” is a baby pink color and “Celestial Silver” (which I did not buy) a shimmery silver color. Those girls who need to rush to their office, should not try out the eyeshadows as the application will be messy. But if you love shimmery eyeshadows, then you might try out these shadows.

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BEAUTIFUL 4 LOOKS FOR A BEAUTIFUL YOU!

Hello my lovely readers. Here’s a list of must-do 4 looks. Well, everyone of us needs a bit of experimentation to avoid looking at the same old boring reflection at the vanity mirror. So the 4 different looks will help you to look different and better each and every day!

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Look 1 : Plain Jane – Its good to look presentable and nice in your workplace too! But as we know dramatic makeup wont be suitable to wear at office, so you can opt for a simple plain jane makeup to get a lot of compliments from the co-workers. Your eye makeup should be minimal. Remember its day time, don’t play on with colors. Apply a thin stroke of eyeliner and add some kajal on your waterline. You can wear a neutral eyeshadow if you are an eyeshadow lover. Wear a nude beige lipstick.

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Look 2 : Dramatic Bat-Winged Eyes – Wanna party hard all night? Let your hair open and carefree. Take a black eyeliner pencil and start drawing line from the inner corner of the eyes and thicken the line gradually as you go outward. At the outer edge, just turn the eyeliner upwards. Your eyes will look bigger. Use a shimmery eyeshadow in brown or golden beige color. Lastly curl your lashes and apply 2 thick coats of waterproof mascara.

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Look 3 : Sexy Catwoman Eyes – To get the look start applying a black eyeliner on your upper lash line, lower lashline and also the inner lash line. Make a pointed edge towards the up at the outer corner of the eyelids. Also apply a black eyeshadow over the eyeliner, and thicken it towards the outer corner of the eyes. Make sure the lines of the upper and lower lash lines should meet at the outer corner of the eyes. Put on some mascara to finish the look.

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Look 4 : Smoky Eyes – Smoky eyes are hot and perfect for evenings. To get a prominent set of beautiful eyes start with a concealer applying it all over your eyelids. Apply a grey/black eyeshadow. Then apply kajal on your lower and upper lash line to make your eyes look vibrant! Smudge the lines with a smudger or a q-tip. Apply mascara on both lashes thickly.

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REVIEW : Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector

RATING - 6 OUT OF 10

When it comes to skin care products especially for my acne, I seek I help of my dermatologist always rather than trying out products on the insistence of sales assistants. But since I run a blog, so I have to experiment with a few skin care stuffs now and then, so that I can find more topics to blog about.

So this is just a plain review about Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector. And it does not matter whatever my experiment’s results would be since I trust my Doc more than my experimentation with skin care products, so will be using the prescribed medicines only on a regular basis.

Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector is priced at only INR Rs 130 for a tube of 10 gm. It’s a white colored small tube with a blue cap. It has also got a narrow tip for precise application of the product on the pimples. It’s a light weight and transparent gel. Can be applied to the exact spots where you want, and it has got only a mild odour.

Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector enters the skin pretty fast and dries off soon without any traces of the product. No sticky feeling. And the best thing about the product is that you can wear it under your make-up too!

If you are expecting a miracle to happen on your face, you will be disgusted! Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector not miraculous. But you can prevent the pimples which have just started growing from getting any bigger and worse. It wont be healing the pimples you already have.

Now if you are having a few pimples occasionally then Revlon Touch & Glow Pimple Corrector comes handy and probably useful too. But if you are suffering from severe acne problems like me, then rush to a dermatologist!

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REVIEW : Lotus Herbals Multi-Function Sunblock SPF-70

RATING – 4 OUT OF 10

When it comes to sunscreen I swear by Lotus sunscreens. I have been in love with my Lotus UV Screen Matte Gel SPF 50 for more than a year now, and have not switched over to anyother sunblocks until recently when I picked up Lotus Herbals Multi-Function Sunblock SPF-70. Well according to the company, this sunblock is an extraordinary sunblock containing carrot and avocado extracts. Its high in SPF, contains SPF 70! Also the sunblock is tinted, and is non-oily.

What Lotus claims about Lotus Herbals Multi-Function Sunblock SPF-70 : A revolutionary, preservative - free, light weight formulation containing potent herbal extracts with 10 benefits:

·        High UVA & UVB Protection

·        Tan Prevention

·        Prevention of brown spots & pigmentation

·        Skin Lightening benefits

·        Anti-wrinkle benefits

·        Protection from freckles, sun spots & sun burn

·        Anti-ageing properties

·        Health prevention - helps prevent skin cancer

·        Carrot & Avocado Extracts: healing properties that soften, smoothen and nourish skin

·        Preservative free - Free from harmful preservatives like parabens, which may cause health problems like breast cancer.

Packaging is same as that of anyother Lotus sunblocks, comes in a orange plastic tube. It works more as a tinted moisturiser than a non-oily sunblock. I don’t wear foundation daily due to so much of heat, but assume the sunblock will be a good foundation primer. I am not a fan of BB creams and tinted moisturisers so this product has left me a bit dissapointed.

Price of Lotus Herbals Multi-Function Sunblock SPF-70 in India is INR Rs 495, which is quite pricey for a sunblock which leaves a white cast on my face if applied without any foundation or compact powder. Well its not oily, that’s true. But the whitish cast is an obvious day spoiler!

I am not going to re-purchase Lotus Herbals Multi-Function Sunblock SPF-70. Its not just worth the price. I am much more comfortable using the matte gel as sunblock.

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