Lashem Double Trouble Mascara

Lashem Double Trouble Mascara 

If you girls have been reading my blog regularly, you would know that I was recently bitten by the mascara bug. So, when I received this Lashem Double Trouble Mascara, I almost jumped in delight. Well, I was sent the Lashem Measurable Difference Lash Gel and Double Trouble Mascara. I have used Lashem Measurable Difference Lash Gel only  for 5-6 days now, So won't be able to review it now. Here's my experience with Lashem Double Trouble Mascara. Hope you enjoy reading it.

Lashem Measurable Difference Lash Gel and Double Trouble Mascara

Lashem Double Trouble Mascara

What Lashem claims about its Double Trouble Mascara 

About Double Trouble Mascara

Now you don't have to choose! Use the volume wand for long and bold voluminous effect and use the length wand to expand your natural lashes. The lengthening fiber mascara enhances lash growth and doesn't clump or irritate your eyes.

Let your lashes do the talking with our infamous Double Trouble Mascara! You know the best part about it? It's a 2 in 1 formula! Now you don't have to choose - Use the volume wand for long and bold voluminous effect and use the length wand to expand your natural lashes. The lengthening fiber mascara enhances lash growth and doesn't clump or irritate your eyes. Extend those lashes for some double trouble fun!

Benefits

• Define and smooth lashes for an even application without clumps.
• Flexible cotton fibers wrap around each lash like a tube to help thicken and curl lashes
• Build length for an instant lash extension effect.
• Nourish and hydrate for longer, thicker, voluptuous lashes.
• Volume fiber enhance lash growth for a bolder look.
• Formula is easily removed, which is great to use on sensitive and fragile lashes. 

Directions:

For best results, apply the volumizing black mascara first, and then finish with the lengthening fiber black mascara for those Double Trouble lashes.

Ingredients (Volume):

Water, Stearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerl Stearate, Polyethylene, Polyisobutene, Isododecane, PVP K-30, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Hydrogenate Castor, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Tetrasodium Phytophosphate, Sweet Grape, Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Malus Domestica, Triethanolamine, Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol.

Ingredients (Length):

Water, Octyldodecyl, Behenyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Brassica Campestris, Aleurites Ford Oil Copolymer, Beeswax, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Hydrogenate Castor, Isopropyl Myristate, Persea Gratissima Butter, Trisostearyl Citrate, Stearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrophobic Fumed Silica, Sweet Grape Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Malus Domestica, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol

Price: $19.99  

My Experience with Lashem Double Trouble Mascara

What I loved about Lashem Double Trouble Mascara 

1) The first thing which caught my eye the moment I opened the box was the packaging of the products. The mascara came in a sleek shiny silver tube which was just so pretty. I kept on admiring at both the tubes for few minutes.  They look so classy and elegant, which can give a high end brand a run for its money.

2) The mascara is very thoughtfully designed with both lengthening and volumizing brushes at both the ends. At both ends, there were 2 small tubes, containing the volumining and lengthening. The middle of the mascara had both the brushes attached.

3) Does not clump at all, even after 3-4 coats.The Mascara is weightless and I don't feel that I am wearing anything on my eyelashes.

4) The mascara is free of parabens, fragrance and prostaglandin. Lashem does not test its products on animals.

5) I love love the lengthening product of this mascara. It makes lashes look long and defined.  

6) I have sensitive eyes but it did not sting my eyes at all.

7) Easy to carry 2 products at the same time. Its great to carry in your handbag for touch-ups during the day.

Left Wand - Lengthening, Right Wand - Voluminizing

What I did not like about Lashem Double Trouble Mascara

1. It is not waterproof, but can washed off easily with a regular facewash or a cleanser.
2. The volumizing part disappointed me. It did not make my lashes appear thicker or longer, which I was expecting. My lashes almost looked the same as they were after applying the lengthening mascara.
3. Availability might be a problem as it is not available at all the stores around you, but you can order it online from their official website of Lashem

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Nature’s Brilliance by Sue Products

A few days back, I received a few products from Susan of Nature's Brilliance by Sue. I really love the makeup and skincare products she creates. All the credit for introducing me to organic makeup goes to her.

So here are the reviews.

Nature’s Brilliance by Sue Sunny Meadows Hand and Body Lotion

What Nature’s Brilliance by Sue says about the product: This lotion is non-greasy and goes on smooth and evenly. It makes your skin feel like silk afterwards. 

Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Jojoba Oil, Jojoba Protein HP, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Natural Vitamin E, Essentials Oils.

Perfume, Sunny Meadows hand and body lotion and Cranberry Butter lipstick

Comes in 8 oz. size and 2 oz. Travel Size.

Variants -

·         Unscented – No Essential Oils

·         Rose Garden – Organic Lavender, Rose, Basil, Eucalyptus and Geranium

·         Sunshine – Sweet Orange, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine Essential Oils

·         Happiness – Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood

·         Oriental Gardens – Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla

·         Delightful – Peppermint, Spearmint, Rosemary

I requested for the Oriental Gardens scent and its heavenly.

My experience with Nature’s Brilliance by Sue in Oriental Gardens:

The Good

• The bottle is made of plastic with a black press cap on the top with a small nozzle from which the product comes out. The lotion is quite thick so most of the times, I end up unscrewing the cap and pouring out the lotion to use.

• The label on the bottle mentions the entire list of ingredients, quantity and the fragrance.

• The lotion has a thick consistency but is light weight and spreads very easily. Absorbs quickly in the skin within a few seconds of rubbing. Its really moisturising and my dry skin feels hydrated and supple as soon as I apply this. I am using this for my face and hands.

• The scent of the lotion is very mild and soothing and stays for about an hour. I love to sniff my hands whenever I use this lotion.

• The packaging makes it easy and convenient to carry in a handbag. No chances of spilling or breakage.

• Does not contain parabens.

The Not so Good

• It can be purchased online only at Nature's Brilliance by Sue 

 Nature's Brilliance by Sue Natural Roll on Perfume in Sensuous 

I have only one word to say about this perfume 'Fabulous'. I love perfumes with strong fragrances but this one, with its soft and soothing fragrance is complete winner. It has hints of cedarwood, ylang ylang, lavender and patchouli.

Ingredients: Organic Jojoba Oil, and Organic Essential Oils. Comes in a beautiful green glass roll-on bottle. This perfume is made fresh upon order. NO PHTHLATES!! NO ALCOHOL!!

I apply a little bit on my wrists and neck. The fragrance reminds me of the woods, gardens and of course nature. The fragrance stays for a good 3-4 hours after which I love to re-apply. It comes in a small glass bottle with a roll-on ball which makes it easy to carry, though glass needs to be handled carefully. I keep it in one of the deep pockets of handbags where there is minimum chance of breakage of glass.

Nature's brilliance by Sue Cranberry Butter lipstick in Bronze Star 

Ingredients: Pure Cranberry Butter (Pure Cranberry Fruit, Shea Butter, Jojoba), Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Lecithin (Vegetable Source), Castor Seed Oil, Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol (Vegetable Source), Olive Fruit Oil, Beeswax, Soybean Lipids, Carnauba Wax, Candelillia Wax, Natural Vitamin E, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Mica, Iron Oxide. 

Price - $10 

The packaging of the lipstick is very nice. It almost looks like one of the high end brand lipsticks.It shuts tightly and there is no fear of lipstick getting ruined with other makeup or when carried in handbag. The shade is like a dirty brown colour with very fine shimmers which don't look OTT at all. The texture of the lipstick is very creamy and soft with decent pigmentation is wonderful. It spreads evenly in a single swipe. It says for a about 2-3 hours with meals and fades evenly with a light tint.

Swatch of Bronze Star

The only negative I found about this lipstick is that it melts very easily and it cannot be carried in purse/bag during hot and humid summers. I was not at home when the package arrived. So it was left outside by the courier person for about 2 hours and all of it melted. The shade is also a bit brownish which does'nt suit me. Otherwise, I dont find any cons with this lippy.

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Motives Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara in Midnight Blue

Today I will review the Motives® Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara in Midnight Blue. This is my second mascara after Maybelline.

What the Company claims:

Primary Benefits of Motives® Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara:

• Will not clump, flake or glob
• Long-wearing
• Patented brush provides superior lash definition

What Makes Motives® Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara Unique?

Brushes make all the difference with makeup application, especially with mascara! Our new Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara will define, separate and lengthen your lashes like never before. The secret is in the revolutionary High-Definition brush with rubber bristles that fan out and lengthen each lash as it sweeps on mascara from root to tip. No more clumps or globs, just beautifully defined long lashes.

MRP: 16.95 $

Colours - Onyx (black) and Midnight Blue.

My Expereince with Motives Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara

What I loved about the Motives Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara :

• Long wearing - It use it and it stays till I remove it with an oil based cleanser. 
• Smudge proof and water proof- The Mascara does not claim to be waterproof but it cannot be removed with water. I need to use oil or any oil based cleanser to remove it. 
• Dries very quickly in 7-8 seconds. (I kind of timed it :-)
• Lengthens my lashes and makes them look longer. 
• I was a bit apprehensive about using blue mascara but its a very dark shade on blue. It rather looks almost black with a very slight hint of blue. 

Closer Look

• The wand of this mascara is definitely one of the best wands I have ever used. It separates the lashes and acts as a eyelash comb too. The wand is easy to use on both upper and lower lashes. The wand applies the mascara on all lashes with equal ease. 

A Closer look at the wand

• The wand of this mascara is definitely one of the best wands I have ever used. It separates the lashes and acts as a eyelash comb too. The wand is easy to use on both upper and lower lashes. The wand applies the mascara on all lashes with equal ease.  
• Looks very natural and gives a very well defined look to lashes.

What I did not like about the Motives Lustrafy High-Definition Mascara :

• The Mascara can get clumpy if you apply 3-4 coats. But it gives a very nice definition to eyelashes in 2 coats only. 
• Can be purchased only from website. 

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My Lip Stuff - Review and Giveaway

Hey Girls,

Are you enjoying the slight dip in the mercury ? Me too, but I hate those really harsh and chilly winters. But the moment winters set in, most of us run to stock up on our moisturizers and lip balms. Today, I will be reviewing these wonderful lipbalms from My Lip Stuff. In a few words, these are very moisturizing, non-waxy and collarless lip balms.These are 100% organic lipbalms.

My Lip Stuff Lip Balms

The Philosophy behind  My Lip Stuff

The mission:

My Lip Stuff's ultimate mission is to end the suffering of people with chapped lips all across the land. In the process, we strive to end animal testing and save the environment with chemical-free natural products! Is this a tall order? Absolutely. But we are dedicated- and are willing to start small. If we all do our part our combined efforts will make a big impact on the future of the planet, & just maybe we'll find a cure for something-- even if it is just chapped lips! My Lip Stuff's products are NEVER tested on animals & contain natural (from the earth) ingredients that are skin loving. Our products do NOT contain any harsh ingredients- and NEVER contain petroleum or mineral oil! We also do what we can by using recycled (and recyclable) materials whenever possible, and even using "green power" (power from renewable resources such as wind, water, or landfill gases-instead of oil). We also Drive a Hybrid, and use only fluorescent lighting (no incandescent bulbs here!). 

In the end, We strive to create a natural product made from only the highest quality ingredients, with the least amount of impact on the environment and its inhabitants, for the lowest possible price. 

My Experience with My Lip Stuff 

So coming back to my experience, I instantly fell in love with these lip balms right from the time I first used these lipbalms. These are not all waxy and very moisturizing. They stay a good 2-3 hours on my lips and without meals, for even longer. Lips feel soft instantly after use and even after the lip balm is gone, lip remain soft and supple. I need to re-apply it only 2-3 times a day, unlike the other lip balms which most of us feel like applying every 2 hours. Since, these are colourless, you can easily gift it to your husbands and boyfriends too. :-P I fill my lips with a lip pencil and use this lip balm when I am going out for a nice colour. Did I tell you that they have a huge variety of flavours...and huge here means huge which precisely is 500. Yes, you read it right..500 flavours. 

Top to Bottom - Apple Mango, Red Velvet Cake and Peppermint

I totally love the Peppermint flavour. It's Divine.

My lip Stuff Balm on My Lips

What I loved about My Lip Stuff : 

• 100% organic lip balms
• Made of butters, oils, and beeswax to moisturize dry lips. 
• Very Moisturizing and instantly soothes dry lips. 
• huge variety of 500 flavours available. 
• Stays for a long time and even after the lip balm is gone, lips remain soft and supple. 
• Not at all waxy like the lip balms which sit on your lips heavily. I never liked such balms anyway. 
• Gives a  nice healthy yet very subtle sheen to lips which makes lips appear more supple and full. The fine lines on my lips appear greatly reduced after applying these lip balms.

What I did not like about My Lip Stuff :  

These lip balms are not tinted. Nothing else that I can think of. 

Win It

Tempted to have these wonderful Lipbalms. Here's your chance to win 6 of My Lip Stuff Lipbalms worth $13. Coming to Rules of the Giveaway. One lucky girl gets to win these 

Rules for Giveaway

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The Giveaway ends on 30, November, 2011. 

Disclaimer: This Giveaway has been sponsored by My Lip Stuff. I am not affiliated to My Lip Stuff and have not been compensated in any manner for this giveaway.

Welcome to The Whimsy of Rouge Bunny Rouge

We bring you magic - Background and philosophy

Rouge Bunny Rouge was born of the desire to bring opulence and beauty to those who yearn for the uncommon and the exquisite. Using a mix of verbal and visual sensuality, inspired by Victoriana and Tsarism, our brand has found a unique and vivacious identity through the lost art of rich storytelling. At the heart of RBR lies a fairy tale of enchantment, exotic majesty and fantastical characters to enthral the senses and engage the imagination. Rouge Bunny Rouge takes you to a fantasy realm of playful sophistication with intriguing hints of danger; it whispers of romanticism and seduction, alluding to a more vibrant, magical way of
living.

London-born and Moscow-London based Rouge Bunny Rouge is quickly moving from quirky cult secret to a global beauty brand with international acclaim. RBR combines the best from the worlds of cosmetics and design, while treasuring Victorian-style fairy tale and Tsarist aristocratic identity at its core. Four founders, Sven Lorenz, Ginny Gulati, Raf De Schutter and Alexandra De Montfort launched RBR in Russia in 2006 and haven’t looked back since. Alexandra  De Montfort, our Creative Director, continues to endeavour to bring you the latest and best from the world of cosmetics.

A stir of the senses - The packaging

Like the purveyors of curiosities from days long gone, every item is intended to unfold like the opening of a box of memories; each detail reveals a pageant of small delights. From the sleek feel of the carefully selected compacts, to the intoxicating scent of our fragrances, each product contains the enjoyment of a gift every time it is revisited. There is no need for gift-wrapping Rouge Bunny Rouge - the Victorian-style, Fairy-tale packaging delivers a dark, timeless elegance.

Modern heirlooms – The products

In an era when most brands are concerned with following the trend, we provide something quite different; a thoughtfully balanced palette of colours, for true seekers of beauty, who choose beauty over brand name or fad.

I  am already enchanted !! Are you ??

Motives by Loren Ridinger - Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo

What Motives by Loren Ridinger claim about its Motives Shape & Sculpt Duo : 

• ·         Two-in-one highlighter and matte contour powder
• ·         Luxurious formula that glides on smoothly to highlight and sculpt
• ·         Designed for all skin types
• ·         Non-irritant formula
• ·         Paraben, oil and fragrance free

Source - Motives Website 

What Makes Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo Unique?

Double-sided compact that contains everything you need to highlight and contour like a pro. The dark side creates depth in areas such as the hollows of your cheeks. Using the light side brings the eye forward, highlighting areas such as the bridge of the nose or chin. Contouring can help accentuate and hide imperfect face structures, making you look your best every day.

MRP: 21 $ for 10g

Available online here

 

The Motives Shape and Sculpt duo combines 2 shades, a dark brown for contouring and beige for highlighting. Very true to their claim, the dark shade creates depth in areas such as the hollows of cheeks. The light shade is perfect for highlighting bridge of nose or chin.  A tiny dust on the cupid’s bow is just what is needed to perfect that pout. Contouring accentuates and hide imperfect face structures, making you look your best every day. 

First - For Highlighting, Second - For Contouring

My experience with Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo: 

I have a round face with chubby/plump cheeks (A few friends love to pull my cheeks every now and then) and a broad forehead. I should not forget to mention that I am an amateur when it comes makeup and I am still trying to master the art of applying blushes with a lot of help from YouTube videos. I was amazed at the results it gave. My cheeks looked much less plump and well defined. Using the Shape and Sculpt Duo is a cakewalk. All that is needed is a Fluffy Brush. I tried applying with a light hand with my Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush and the results were almost same. No special brush is required. So, let me just sum up the Good and not so Good. 

Swatches on my Hand

The Good about Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo

• ·Soft and Creamy Texture - Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo has a creamy texture and does not dry out my already dry skin. I moisturise my face with my regular moisturiser, wait for 2-3 minutes and use the Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo. No dryness or patchy skin.
• ·Easily blends with a Fluffy Brush. You can also use your Blush Brush if you don’t have a Fluffy Brush.
• ·Gives a Nice contoured look. Gives a very well defined contoured look to my plump cheeks. They appear less chubby/plump. Totally serves its purpose. The Highlighter is a very versatile shade and I use it to contour my cupid’s bow and apple of cheeks too.
• Very economical as it combines 2 products, i.e. contouring powder and the highlighter. The quantity it contains is 10 grams and a very small amount is needed for contouring. So, a little goes a long way.
• Stays for a long time, almost 6-7 hours, even in hot and humid weather. It starts to fade away gradually after about 5 hours on me. 
• I did not get any breakouts or pimples from using Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo.
• Free of any fragrance and parabens. 

The not so Good about Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo

• No applicator is included. The case itself is quite big in size and a small applicator should have been included to make it even more travel friendly.
• Not available in India, and can only be purchased online at here

Take a look at the above video to know more about range of different products by Motives by Loren Ridinger

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