Lóreal Paris Professional X-tenso Care Nutritive Shine serum REVIEW

RATING :- 7 OUT OF 10

Today i am going to write about the Lóreal Paris Professional X-tenso Care Nutritive Shine serum. It comes in a bottle of 50 ml and costs INR Rs 600. The bottle is made up of glass so you need to be cautious while handling it and it comes with a pump dispenser, does not have any lid or anything on top, so definitely not travel-friendly.

Ingredients : Linalool, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol etc.

How to use ? : For straightened or relaxed hair apply on wet or dry hair and distribute delicately from lengths to ends. Do not rinse.

Nothing much is written on the body of the bottle of Lóreal Paris Professional X-tenso Care Straight serum. However, it is an anti-frizz leave-in serum for straightened hair or blow dried hair. It also promises to impart shine to the hair. So i have used this Lóreal hair serum for a couple of times now, it is a bit oily when you take in your palms, and runny. After you apply on the hair, it absorbs quickly, leaving no greasiness or oiliness on the hair. Got a nice syrupy floral fragrance. The serum is totally colorless. And light-weight. The thing that i like about this serum is that it adds a bit of shine, and hair is definitely is manageable without frizzes and you get a scent which stays on for an hour or so on the hair. Now, i usually dont straighten my hair, and i have never straightened it before applying this serum, so i have applied only in my normal hair when it is totally dry.

Lóreal Paris Professional X-tenso Care Straight serum is a good hair styling product which gives shine and keeps frizzes at bay, while the scalp or the hair is not greasy and it does not even feel like you ever applied anything on the hair as it is so light and absorbs so fast. Hair fly-outs are a bit less, but obviously if you have baby hair, you may still face difficulty. However, this Lóreal hair serum is not one of my favourites, i prefer the BBlunt Anti-Frizz Leave-in Cream (READ REVIEW HERE). The reason is the Lóreal serum's effect is very short-lived, stays on okay for few hours, and then hair starts getting frizzy again, however the Bblunt one stays on longer. So definitely compared to the price of it, Lóreal is not proving its worth.

I will try someother hair care products from Lóreal, but wont repurchase the Lóreal Paris Professional X-tenso Care Straight serum as i am not that happy with the results.

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Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Matte Transforming Powder REVIEW

RATING :- 6.8 OUT OF 10

Having oily skin, i usually want a matte look to cope up with the oiliness and greasiness of my skin. So i am always on the hunt of matte makeup, and as you all know, compact powders help one a lot to mattify the makeup, so i am fond of pressed powders a lot. Today i got the Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Powder. It costs INR Rs 399 for a pack of 6g.

What Lóreal claims about the Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Powder ? : Matte Transforming Powder SPF 34 PA+++

The 1st magical matte all-in-one powder infused with volcanic perlite, a natural yet powerful sebum absorbant.

Magical Result :

1. Primes +

Poreless skin perfection that lasts, 12H Shine-free.

2. Perfects +

Covers pores and minimizes appearance of all blemishes and skin imperfections.

3. Brightens +

Impeccable instant fairness, complexion enjoys a just-out of shower fresh finish and sensation.

Non comedogenic.

Dermatologist Tested.

Allergy Tested.

How to use ? : To use, apply evenly with sponge all over face and neck. Suitable for everyday use and for all skin types.

Ingredients : Talc, Perlite, Titanium Dioxide, Cornstarch, Kaolin, Magnesium Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Aluminium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol etc.

The outer cover is made up of cardboard and pink and black in color. Inside you get a transparent plastic case with some designs made up of pink color. The packaging is just plain, nothing great. You wont definitely get a Lóreal feeling once you open the box, however you need to stay close to reality and have the price tag in mind. Now the case got two openings, first is the compact powder slot, and when you open the back side, you get a small mirror and sponge. The puff i think is of no use, as i prefer to use compact powders with a large powder brush or kabuki brush than sponges or puffs. Anyways, the Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Matte Transforming Powder is travel friendly and quite small so will get inside most makeup bags.

 

Swatch of Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Matte Transforming Powder

I got Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Powder in shade G2 Golden Ivory. There are quite a number of choices to make when it comes to shade, which will suit the Indian skin tones. Thats really a nice thing. The compact powder is very light-weight and is great if you are just casually heading out and just need something light on your face apart from sunscreen. Also that it contains SPF is really good, since you can simply opt out your sunblock lotion if you are wearing this, very convenient. I simply would disagree on the poreless part and that it covers imperfections, no it does not work as a cover-up concealer, and wont be working as a foundation even. If you have big pores, this wont cover up, be assured about it. If you keep piling on the powder thinking it might cover up pores, then it will clog your pores, and nothing else. You just need a simple single layer of the face powder, and it will keep the face matte for an hour or so, thereafter you would need touch-ups.

The Lóreal face powder does not keep up the claim of giving 12 hours matte look. At least not for oily skinned people like me. It might give a bit of instant brightness or whitness i would say, however if applied properly it wont cast any whitish shade. Lóreal Paris Mat Magique All-in-One Matte Transforming Powder is a budget-friendly compact powder, and you can buy this one not only because its from Lóreal brand but it does the work well. It might not stay for a long time, but with frequent touch-ups you can handle the issue. I wont be repurchasing the same product though as i feel i have not found my perfect compact powder yet.

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Lóreal Paris Liner Magique REVIEW

RATING :- 8 OUT OF 10

I have been using the Lóreal Paris Liner Magique for 2 weeks now and today i thought of writing about it. So this is basically a black liquid eyeliner from Lóreal. It comes in a small bottle made up of plastic, black in color. It costs INR Rs 399 for a pack of 3 g.

What Lóreal claims about the Lóreal Paris Liner Magique ? : Discover Liner Magique, our latest felt-tip liquid liner for intensely defined eyes.

Intense Black : 100%  black pigments for an intense black line in just 1 stroke.

Precise Lines : Non-drip, quick dry liner with precise applicator for easy-to-draw lines.

For Magical Eyes : Draw a precise line on the upper eyelid with Liner Magique. Complete your magical look with Kajal Magique on the waterline.

Smudge-proof. Waterproof. Non Transfer.

Opthalmologically tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers.

Do not use along waterline. Keep out of reach of children.

Talking about the eyeliner, it takes around a minute to dry entirely and once it dries you can get a semi-glossy kind of look. Its not entirely matte black. Its more on the glossy side. The felt-tip brush is not upto the mark, its kind of flexible which is really problematic for people who got shaky hands. Lóreal Paris Liner Magique is smudge-proof as has been claimed by the company and it is waterproof too. But then any usual makeup remover will remove the lines easily without putting in much effort. The packaging is neat and travel-friendly, i never saw any spillage, so you can just carry it around in your makeup bag. The intensity of black is not bad, the pigmentation is fine. Also one single stroke is usually more than enough to line up the upper eyelid, however just to fill up any gaps in between i go over the line once again. The liner glides on smoothly.

Swatch of Lóreal Paris Liner Magique

I would have to say, coming from a company like Lóreal, this eyeliner is very affordable indeed. The quality is also nice, and worth trying. Only grievance that i have against this Lóreal Paris Liner Magique is the felt-tip liner brush which could have been sturdy. Other than that, i must say this eyeliner is quite a good purchase, though i will not buy same eyeliner again, but then you can always go ahead and try this out if you are on a budget and still would like to try something nice.

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