Divo Paddle Brush and Hair Brush Cleaner - Review

Today's post will be a bit different from the usual makeup and of course blushes, my current obsession. It will be about a product  I will be reviewing about Hairbrushes and blush brush by Divo. So, without much ado, let's come to the reviews.

Divo Aaria Paddle Brush

What Divo claims about its Aaria Paddle Brush

Description: The Aaria Paddle Brush detangles, smoothens, and adds finish to styled hair. The pneumatic pad powers bristles to gently penetrate the hair, thus reducing the pulling and breakage of hair while styling. As a durable multipurpose tool, this brush also has a massage effect on the scalp.

Direction of Use: Depending on the volume of your hair, you should first part it into an appropriate number of sections. In order to achieve a smooth finished effect, each section of hair should be brushed individually, both from the inside and the outer side. You should always start by brushing the lower part of your hair with small strokes. You should then work your way upwards to the middle section, and finally end with large strokes from top to bottom. This process helps to detangle knots and preventing snagging of hair. 

Brush Care: Every month rinse the brush with gentle soap and water. The brush should always be dried with a soft cloth. The use of Bris Care is recommended for superior cleaning.

Material: Handle: Rubber Body: Plastic Pad: Pneumatic with cushioning Bristles: Ball tipped

Disclaimers: All brushes with a pneumatic pad have a small hole in the pad to allow air to circulate in and out. 

The Paddle Brush with pneumatic pad in its full glory. Notice how it flexibly goes down when I press it.

 Price - Rs. 475

My experience with the Divo Aaria Paddle Brush 

Honestly, this is the first paddle brush I have used and I am loving it. Previously, I never bothered about using wide toothed hairbrushes or combs. I used to think that every comb or hairbrush, irrespective of the width its bristles, has only one function, i.e. to detangle hair. I was so wrong. So with my first brush with paddle brush, I decided to use it in the same manner as provided on the carton. I have medium length which falls just a bit below my shoulders. I am sure you must have read my previous post about how much obsessed I am with my thick and dry hair. Yes, quite obsessed since it can be quite difficult to manage such hair. So, started brushing sections of my hair with inward and outward strokes. The wide set bristles of this brush makes detangling hair a breeze, specially when hair is dry after after a hair wash. Other then detangling, my hair breakage was very much less compared to hairfall and breakage with other hairbrushes. The tiny little balls at the end of each bristle feels like they give a nice relaxing massage to scalp. The hair does not get caught at all in this brush and no more ouchsss...Don't they hurt so much ?? Coming to the finishing part, I noticed that it also reduces the frizz of my dry hair to half. Too good for me. I love hair care products which reduce frizziness of my hair but never knew that even a hair brush can cut down the frizz. I instantly fell in love with this paddle brush right from the first time I used it.

Coming to the Goods about the Divo Aaria Paddle Brush 

• Gives a nice relaxing massage to scalp due to the tiny balls at the end of each bristle. I usually keep my hair tied since it becomes quite difficult to manage. At times, when I used to keep my hair tied for long time, I could feel some tension and pain in scalp. The paddle brush very effectively relives such tension and pain.
• Wide brush and it detanlges  hair very easily with very less breakage and pain. 
• I experienced very less hair breakage when I used this brush on my naturally dried hair after a hair wash. I don't prefer to use dryers, straightening irons etc. on my hair at all. They cause more harm in the long run.
• Very true to its claim, it gives hair a nice finished look. the finished look in my case would be reduction in frizz and hair looks more calm with very less flyaways. 

 The only negative point which I can think of is the size of the Paddle Brush. Its quite big in size and cannot be easily carried in a handbag. Well, I would love to carry such a wonderful hairbrush with me all the times.

Divo Bris Care Hair Brush Cleaner 

Divo also sent me this hair brush cleaner. Lets take a look.

 

  

What Divo claims about Divo Bris Care Hair Brush Cleaner

Take a look at the picture. Instructions as to how to clean the paddle brush

Well, this little brush though tiny, but works like a charm when it comes to cleaning hairbrushes. I have used the Divo Paddle Brush for just few days till now and it was not at all dirty, BUT, my other brushes were, especially my round brushes, which I use everyday. This brush cleaned them in just few minutes. All the dirt, grime and broken hair just disappeared after a few single strokes from this brush. A very handy and useful brush cleaner for all my hair brushes, though I have not tried and don't think it will work well on combs. Its specially designed for hairbrushes.

Price - Rs. 115 

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NanoStyle Libra Zirconia Pendant Review and Giveaway

About NanoStyle

NanoStyle’s contemporary jewellery collections present an exquisite range of onyx and cubic zirconia jewelery  collections interconnecting faiths and beliefs through the power of adornment. NanoStyle pendants are made using a unique imprint technology with outstanding visual impact coupled with the flawless CZ stone to bring everlasting beauty to your expression of faith, belief or ideas. Desirable stones for adornment have been sought after for centuries. Modern technology now makes the availability of these stones more accessible. The man-made stone, cubic zirconia, found in CZ jewellery collections today possess the qualities of the diamond yet surpass the diamond in its dazzle and fire. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but a girl is happiest among her many girlfriends. Cubic zirconia jewellery  is increasing in popularity with its qualities of high dispersion and flawlessness. The diamond stimulant’s beauty is enriched by NanoStyle’s articulate imprints. NanoStyle’s cubic zirconia necklace collection is imprinted with unsurpassed high resolution precision depictions of symbolic motifs and religious texts in 24K gold. Many of the harmonious designs are available in a spectrum of cubic zirconia stones. Soon NanoStyle will be introducing a ring and bracelet collection to its cubic zirconia jewellery range. NanoStyle’s unique and fashionable collection includes pendants for most faiths and spiritual beliefs enhancing your connection to your chosen path. In the collection you will find ideal gifts for Jewish holidays such as Jewish Pendants and Kabbalah pendants. Entire religious texts imprinted on stylish Christian pendants inspiring your faith, expressions of love and universal symbols. All are available on both onyx and cubic zirconia gemstones. NanoStyle also presents Zodiac pendants and a Love pendant range which includes its best-selling item, the I Love You necklace.

Libra ♎ Zirconia Pendant

For myself, I received the Libra Zirconia Pendant with the crystal stone in the pendant.

23 September – 23 October

A Libran is balanced, charming, diplomatic and gracious. Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac and an air sign. The Libra symbol is engraved in brilliant 24 karat gold on a round (8mm)pink cubic zirconia, Libra’s birthstone, or available in a celestial range of other elegant gemstones namely clear crystal, blue topaz, light amethyst or opalite. The zodiac pendant is set in a choice of stunning sterling silver or glimmering 14 karat gold.

Metal - Silver, Top Gold and 14 KT Gold

Stone Colors - Crystal, Light amethyst, Pink, Light Garnet and Opalite

Chain choices available: Facets Bead- Silver(45 Cm), Curb-Silver(45 Cm), Thin Curn-Silver(45Cm), Figaro Silver(50Cm), Fox-Tail Silver (50Cm)

Price - US$ 95

WORDS can fall short for this thing of beauty. It comes beautifully encased in navy blue square box, surrounded by luxurious blue velvet. The Pendant looks really beautiful on the website but the real beauty dazzles when it adorns your neck. Yes, trust me. Pictures don’t really do justice to this beauty. I was so mesmerized by it’s the sparkling whiteness of the crystal stone which had the Libra zodiac sign in gold.

The NanoStyle pendant comes with a classy key chain which has a tiny magnifying glass. The magnifying glass can be used to look closely at the delicate design on the stone.

So, if you are going to work or just a casual night out with friends or him, let it adorn your neck and be the enchantress. I am so much in love with this beautiful piece of jewellery. Are you ?

Here’s your chance to win it. Yes, you read it right. You too can own this lovely piece with a $50 gift coupon. The lovely Leanne Vermeulen at NanoStyle let me have giveaway for a $50 gift coupon. The Nanostyle jewellery collection starts at $ 95. So you can enjoy a huge discount this festive season, if you are the lucky one. So, girls what are you waiting for ? Guys don't be disappointed, you too can participate and gift a NanoStyle pendant to the women in your life.

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The Giveaway is open worldwide and ends on 31 December, 2011. 

Disclaimer - This Giveaway is Sponsored by Nanostyle Jewelry but I am not affiliated to them in any manner. I was sent a Libra ♎ Zirconia Pendant for my reviews. My reviews remain honest as always.

Rouge Bunny Rouge introduces Beyond the Looking Glass Look

Rouge Bunny Rouge introduces Beyond the Looking Glass Look

PORTRAITS OF GRACE

BEYOND THE LOOKING GLASS

Dreamy and seductive with a telling glance, ‘Beyond the Looking Glass’ captures lots of light and forms a glamorous liaison with natural colours, creating a graceful Festive Season make-up.

Rouge Bunny Rouge make-up artists chose only the lightest textures for a perfecting look, and combined them with our two new Loose Glitter Pigment colours in soft, dusty shades to re-create a scintillating version of smoky eyes, without looking overdone.

Take a look at this video to see how this look was created 

This season Rouge Bunny Rouge make-up artists recommend light versions of make-up without foundation, even if you’re looking for an effortless but glamorous look like ‘Beyond the Looking Glass’. We underline the naturalness of the skin and cover it only with a moisturising and mattifying primer, with a hint of Luminous Skin Wand and Glide Concealer to achieve an even skin tone without any mask effect. Champagne gold and scintillating taupe tones around the eyes add the festiveness to our look, while the lips appear naturally glossy with a shimmering Sheer Lipstick.

FACE

METAMORPHOSES Mattifiying Primer

NAKED DISGUISE Glide Concealer

FINE-SPUN LIGHT Luminous Skin Wand

AS IF IT WERE SUMMER STILL… Bronzing Glow Powder

EYES

SILK AETHER Long-lasting Cream Eye Shadow ‘Brocade Skipper’

FIRE DROPS Loose Glitter Pigments ‘Embrace of Cashmere’ & ‘Caress of Mink’ NEW

SEAS OF ILLUMINATION Highlighting Liquid ‘Sea of Showers’

FELINE GAZE Long-lasting Eye Pencil and Eye Khol ´Lola´

WITCHERY Modelling Mascara

LIPS

SUCCULENCE OF DEW Sheer Lipstick ‘Dark Juices’

For further information about our look and how to create “Beyond the Looking Glass” consult our PR manager or visit our website or Facebook  

All products are available on Zuneta 

Throughout this year RBR will unveil four sophisticated looks encompassed under the theme PORTRAITS OF GRACE.

All the looks are vignettes of finesse and elegance, diverse kinds of graceful feminine beauty. The essence of luxuriousness is paired with a touch of enigma and a dash of old-fashioned allure. Nostalgic hues will shine in a new splendour and deliver an up-to-date chic expressed by different kinds of polished and pure naturals in eye shadows and expressive lips.

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. 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.

Wearable, blendable and adaptable textures and shades within our new and existing collections are timely and continuously updated with the best developments to be found in the leading European and Japanese laboratories. We are one of the first decorative cosmetics companies that are substantially blurring the line between make-up and skin care through technological advancement.

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

Rouge Bunny Rouge launches Loose Glitter Pigment
FIRE DROPS

Story

By day, deep inside the Enchanted Garden‘s densest forest, by day the vast Agni Tree melts quietly into the sprawling greenery. But as dusk descends, Sparkling Fireflies teem around its warming branches. For they know the secret thrill of the Agni Tree, and their delirious dance is a harbinger of the joyous night fireworks to come.

The Agni Tree‘s roots plunge to the depths of the earth, where they are nourished by molten lava. Each night, the magma rushes from the ground and pulses through the branches, until the crowning blossoms explode in a shower of vibrant molten fire drops, gleaming in every colour of the spectrum. The darting fireflies, smitten with the energy of these molten bubbles of joy, infuse their wings with the thrill; never knowing which hue will appear each evening. By dawn, these swift, uncurling flames of primeval fire dry into an exquisite concentrate, used to infuse with bliss the Enchanted Garden‘s various festivities.

We were inspired to recreate their zingy pigments for you as the Fire Drops range. Adorning yourself with this fiery lava dust will gift you with the playful mischief of a fluttering firefly and the intense brightness of the blossoms‘ luminescent shades.

Loose Glitter Pigment - Caress of Mink

Loose Glitter Pigment - Embrace of Cashmere

The formula contains a super high percentage of pearl, which will grant your eyes a marvellous shine and luminosity but with a weightless feel. We added Sodium PCA, a natural moisturiser that maintains the water balance of the skin, makes the texture soft and elastic and the application creamy and easy. A sponge-tipped wand enclosed in a practical bottle will safely keep the pigment inside and let it out only when you want it.

Application and use

For a richly-gleaming look apply the Loose Glitter Pigments with its sponge applicator and blend it with the RBR Large Shader Brush 003.

Dust on with the RBR Large Shader Brush 003 for a more transparent glimmer.

To achieve a mirror-like sparkle buff FIRE DROPS with your fingertips over your eyelid.

Dust over the WHEN BIRDS ARE SINGING... Long-lasting Eye Shadows with the RBR Crease Brush 011 for a 3-dimensional look and to create your own rainbow of colours.

Available in seven colours - Spun From Sunny Seawater, Eaten all the Cherries, Sleeping Under a Mandarin Tree, Night Wind Sailing, Wishing for Wings, Caress of Mink, Embrace of Cashmere.

Chambor Eye Tattoo Liner in Green - Review

My brush with eyeliner is pretty recent. I was previously more of akohl and lipgloss person but after using eyeliners, I just can't get enough of them. They give such a well defined and dramatic look to eyes. Don't you agree, girls ? I recently got the Chambor Eye Tatto Liner as a part of my shopping from B.Lab You can check out my haul here

So, here's what Chambor claims about its Eye Tattoo Liner 

Helps to highlight and shape your eyes to get the desired look. Be it natural sans make up look, simply subtle or dramatic fluttering eyes. Helps define & shape the eyes giving a Dramatic, Subtle or Natural look. Can be used both as Eyeliner & Eye shadow. Water Proof Stay On & Smudge proof.Dermatologist and Opthalmologist Tested.

• Price Rs.325 for 1.15g
• Available shades ET01 (Black), ET02 (Metallic blue), ET03 (Green), ET04 (Brown)

 My Experience with Chambor claims about its Eye Tattoo Liner 

I got the ET03 shade in green. I t is one of the most pigmented and soft eyeliners I have ever ever used. The colour payoff is too good and just a single swipe is enough. No pulling or tugging of eyelids. The colour is very dark green, almost green with hint of black. It has very tiny shimmer particles which don't look outrageous at all. The eyeliner is smudge-proof and water proof and won't come off even after splashing face with water. Needs a good eye makeup remover. I applied it in the morning and even after a small nap in the middle of the day, it was there on my eyes in the evening. And, it was not just traces of eyeliner but a well defined line. I was seriously surprised.

It looks so black, but comes out very dark green

My camera did not pick the colour well :-(

The only negative points about this eyeliner is it stings if I apply it on my waterline. I have another chambor eyeliner too which stings too when I use it on my waterline. Another thing is that it can be removed only with a good eyeakeup remover and a normal cleanser won''t be able to remove it completely. I tried removing it with olive oil/coconut oil but that too stings my eyes. The tip of the eyeliner gets blunt after 2-3 uses and has to be sharpened frequently. That's it. I can't think of any other negatives.

It's a must have eyeliner because of its colour payoff, price and staying power. It also comes in other shades like black, blue and brown. Now, I think I am going to get all the colours. What about you ? Have you used Chambor Tattoo Eyeliners before ? I am eyeing the brown and blue eyeliner now.

Playing with Lumiere Pigments

Hey Girls,

A small post about Lumiere Cosmetics I was sent a few 2 samples of their foundations, 3 eye pigments/shadows and 2 blushes.

Here are the pictures

Left - Foundations, Middle - Eye Shadows, Right - Blushes (with Flash)

Left - Foundations, Middle - Eye Shadows, Right - Blushes (without Flash)

 The eye shadows in the centre, i.e. the second and third are actually shimmery grey and silver, but my camera has ruined their shades. They look from the blue family. Anyways, these samples came in really tiny pots and it was quite difficult to take out product from them. So I took very small amount on a tissue and then used.

Swatches

A little information provided by Lumiere about the Warm Foundation Colors -

Foundation Skin Depths -

  (not based on skin colors and tones)

Fair - The very lightest color, Pale like Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett
Light - A shade darker than Fair, Light like Keira Knightley, Reese Witherspoon, Madonna
Light Medium - A shade darker than Light but lighter than Medium, Light Medium like Charlize Theron, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson
Medium - A shade darker than Light Medium, Medium like Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba
Medium Deep - A shade deeper than Medium, Medium Deep like Eva Longora, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Mendez
Deep - A shade deeper than Medium Deep, Deep like Halle Berry, Beyonce, Jada Pinkett Smith

- Foundation Bases -

Veena Velvet -
Skin type = normal to oily
Coverage - buildable light medium to heavy
Finish = matte
Ingredients = premium grade serecite (colorless mica), titanium dioxide, avena sativa, zinc oxide, iron oxide, magnesium stearate.

Flawless Face -  
Skin type = normal to dry
Coverage - medium to heavy, most opaque base, *colors may be lighter than other bases we offer due to higher levels of titanium and zinc
Finish = matte
Ingredients = premium grade serecite (colorless mica), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxides, boron nitride, silica, magnesium stearate, squalane 

Luminesse -
Skin type = all skin types
Coverage - buildable light to medium
Finish = silky glow, not shimmery
Ingredients = premium grade serecite (colorless mica), boron nitride, zinc oxide, avena sativa, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, tocopherol (vitamin e)

Cashmere -
Skin type = all skin types
Coverage - buildable light to medium
Finish = mostly matte, has a soft silkiness
Ingredients = real silk powder, serecite (colorless mica), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, boron nitride, iron oxides

My Take on the Lumiere Foundation Bases

These foundation bases are pretty good in providing coverage, almost opaque. The samples were sent to me after I had sent them my picture. And, oh boy, I am so glad. The foundations matched my skin tone exactly. I dabbed a bit on my under-eyes and my dark circles almost look concealed. Yes, worked great as concealer too. A very little amount is needed and though the sample jars are tiny, they would easily last me 12-15 uses or even more. They glide effortlessly on the skin and stay for a quite long time, but come off easily if skin comes in contact with water or sweat. The only drawback I felt was that these foundation made my dry skin even more dry. They have to applied on a well moisturized skin.

My Take on the Lumiere Eye Pigments 

 

I am not very much an eyeshadow girl and hardly use eye shadows when it comes to eye-makeup. The Eye shadow samples i was sent were one matet and 2 shimmery shades. The matte shade is very close to my skin tone and would serve as a great eye makeup base. The other 2 shimmery shades have a lot of glitter in them and would be very pretty for some dramatic eye looks, especially the greyish black one with tons of shimmer. The eye pigments are nicely pigmented and I think they would easily stay for a long time.

My Take on the Lumiere Blushes

What can I say about the blushes ? I recently discovered my undying love for blushes. The blushes are very soft and smooth and glide on cheeks like a dream. They are almost matte without any big chunky glitter. The blushes too, like skin foundation made my skin more dry so I tried using a thick cream before using the blushes. They stayed for about 3-4 hours with the thick moisture layer, which is good enough. Overall, I find the shades really really pretty and very much wearable for girls with light and fair skin tones. The shades won't show up well on girls with wheatish skin tones.

So, here's my short post about Lumiere Cosmetics. I find their products to be of good quality, very fine texture and good staying power. Ignoring the fact that they made my skin dry, I think that these products would work better on girls with oily skin and medium to oily skin.

Have you used Lumiere Cosmetics ? What do you think about their products ?

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Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask - Review

Hey Girls,

I am back with another review of one of my now favourite brands 'Liz Earle'. I was sent the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask for review. Like all the previous Liz Earle products I tried and loved, this one is no exception.

 What Liz Earle claims about Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask 

Problem: dull, lacklustre skin.

Solution: our fast-acting ‘minute’ mask instantly revitalises. Containing stimulating camphor oil and toning witch hazel to help give your skin a natural-looking radiance.

Use in the morning or whenever a quick fix is needed.

Naturally active ingredients include aloe vera to help cool and soothe, toning witch hazel and purifying white clay.

Not suitable for sensitive skin

 How to use

• Use whenever your skin needs a quick fix to leave it radiant and revitalized.
• Apply to clean, dry skin. Leave for between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Soak the pure muslin cloth in hand-hot water and gently wipe away residue.
• Follow with Instant Boost Skin Tonic.

You will experience a slight tingling sensation. This is normal. However, as a common sense precaution, do not use on sensitive skin and avoid the lip and eye area.

Ingredients 

D-panthenol - Otherwise known as pro-vitamin B5, this B vitamin is necessary for the normal functioning of the skin and has a moisturising effect. It also helps stimulate cellular renewal.

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis) - This light emollient oil produced from almond kernels helps keep the skin soft and smooth.

Witch Hazel Water (Hamamelis virginiana) - Witch hazel is a deciduous shrub or small tree. Its other common names, winterbloom and snapping hazel illustrate its unusually late flowering period and its explosive bursting seeds that can be ejected as far as 20 feet away from the plant. Naturally rich in tannins the distillate produced from witch hazel has a mildly astringent effect, helping to tone the skin.

Green Mineral Silt (Silt) - This natural ingredient is rich in mineral salts, such as calcium, iron and magnesium which help achieve fresher, firmer looking skin.

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) - The gel found in this cactus-like plant’s fat juicy fronds contain active ingredients to help cool, soothe and soften the skin. Aloe vera has been used for more than 6000 years to treat a variety of skin ailments, including sunburn, blisters and burns.

White Clay (Montmorillonite) - This super-fine powder helps absorb excess sebum on the skin and draw out embedded impurities.

Camphor Oil (Cinnamomum camphora) - Camphor oil has an uplifting and stimulating effect on both the skin and the mind. Extracted from the evergreen camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora, Chinese camphor is traditionally considered to be the best quality.

Full ingredients list - Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Montmorillonite, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, PEG-20 stearate, Silt, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora (camphor) oil, Parfum (fragrance), Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Lactic acid, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Sodium methylparaben, Sodium propylparaben.

My Experience with Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

With the onset of winters, my dry skin never loses any opportunity to misbehave. It has already started looking dull and lifeless. This looked like a perfect product for a quick fix to restore the radiance of the skin. Well, I was not at all disappointed. The Brightening Treatment Mask comes in a pump dispenser alongwith a the very famed Liz Earle muslin cloth. I am so much in love with the muslin cloth. Well, that cloth deserves a separate post itself. The Brightening Treatment Mask is creamy and very light in texture, and has a very light beige colour.

As instructed on the product, I applied it on my clean and dry face. It gives a very mild and cooling sensation when applied, which is not at all bothering. I used it at the time of onset of winters and I did not experience any cold feeling of the product on my face. I think this product will be even much delightful to use in the hot and humid summers. The mask becomes almost invisible as soon as it is applied on skin. After applying, I let the mask remain on my face for about one and half minutes. Then rinsed off twice with the pure muslin cloth dipped in hand-hot water. The mask easily gets removed from the skin without any residue and there is no need to use any facial/foaming cleanser to remove. I did notice that my skin, especially the apple of cheeks had a nice subtle radiance, almost like as if I had applied a tiny amount of highlighter. I think you all understood....what I am trying to say. The only downside I felt about this product is that it made my dry skin more dry. But, its something which happens most of the times, like when I rigorously scrub my skin with an exfoliant or use a lot of some foaming cleanser. The dryness can easily be taken care of by an extra blob of moisturizer.

The Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask comes in pump bottle

Swatch

What I liked about Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

• The Brightening Treatment Mask delivers what it claims. My dull and dry skin looked instantly radiant after using this mask. 
• I found the fragrance of this mask to be quite subtle and fresh. It's not at all bothering even to sensitive noses.
• A great treatment mask when you are in a hurry and don't have the time for the facials, skin treatments to rejuvenate your skin.
• The treatment mask is creamy and spreads evenly on the skin. After leaving it for 1-2 minutes, it can be easily washed off with the muslin cloth dipped in hand-hot water.
• I did not face any allergic reactions, breakouts due to this mask. Natural ingredients used in all Liz Earle products.
• The price is quite reasonable for the quality it delivers and of course the quantity too. The 50ml started kit costs GBP 13.50.
• The pump packaging is very convenient to store and convenient to carry. No chances of product oozing out unless the pump is pressed.
• The pump also dispenses only a small product which is enough for one use. The product lasts for a quite long time.

What I did not like about the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

• The mask makes my dry skin more dry and I need more moisturizer/thick creams to reduce the dryness.
• Cannot be used on sensitive skin.
• Can be purchased online only from Liz Earle Website

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My Expereince with B.Lab

I recently came across a new website Beauty Lab, B.Lab for short offering some of the best brands like Elizabeth Arden, Yves Saint Laurent, Shiseido, Emporio Armani, Dermalogica, OPI, Zoya, Victoria's Secret Thalgo, Babor, Vichy, Eminence, Dermalogica, Palmers, La Rochey Posay etc.

What B.Lab claims 

B.LAB is a India based beauty and wellness company that simplifies shopping for beauty and wellness products for both women and men with a simple click of a button. B.LAB, short for Beauty Lab was started by industry veterans looking to create an exciting destination, which brings some of the world’s best brands and solutions to address your beauty needs.

The shop features a large variety of brands and products organized in logical categories intended to help you find products fast. For women, you will find everything from a daily face wash to the most advanced skin care cream. For men, a range of products from shaving foams to advanced hair styling products are available. We partner with some of the best brands in the world with our brand portfolio growing each day. Don’t miss out - register now to get the inside scoop on new arrivals and offers.

At B.LAB, our team carefully selects brands that offer the most effective solutions for common beauty products from some of the world’s top beauty companies. Whether you are concerned about an occasional breakout or hair loss, you will find that B.LAB offers the best of beauty in India.

One of our goals is to make it easy for you to find relevant products easily. Our site features various ways to discover and learn about new and exciting progress in beauty. The B.LAB MAGAZINE features the latest trends, helpful tips, latest offers, and news from the beauty world. Our weekly B.LAB PICKS shortlists hot products. We will continue to add new ways to simplify discovering new brands, products and solutions. Stay tuned by subscribing to our weekly newsletter.

B.Lab offers free shipping for all orders above value of Rs. 400 and also offer Cash on Delivery. I always feel more comfortable shopping on website which offer option of cash on delivery. Do you girls feel the same ?

 

My Experience with B.Lab 

 When I first accessed the website and was browsing through the brands available, I was very much surprised to find some high end brands especially Elizabeth Arden, Yves Saint Laurent, Shiseido. I have never seen the brands on any other website from where I have shopped before. Like I just said, I was quiet surprised to find luxury and high end brands like Elizabeth Arden, Yves Saint Laurent, Shiseido, Emporio Armani, Dermalogica, OPI, Zoya, Victoria's Secret Thalgo, Babor, Vichy, Palmers, Eminence, Dermalogica, Palmers, La Rochey Posay etc.

Just check out the pictures below and feast your eyes :-)

I think I got a bit lost looking at the pictures again. Lol.

Coming back to my experience, I placed order and instantly got an email from them about the items that I ordered. The next day I received a call from one of their representatives to confirm my order and that my order will be shipped after confirmation and will reach me within 3-4 days. A few hours later, I got another email from them that my order has been shipped.My order arrived on the third day itself. The items were tightly bubble wrapped in tons of bubble wrap and securely kept in a cardboard box to ensure no breakage.

The box and the products ordered.

 B.Lab also has its own monthly magazine which includes features like tips on grooming for men and women, gifting ideas for the festive season, new product launches etc. Check out the previous three editions of B.Lab's monthly magazines. You will enjoy reading.

B.Lab also features a separate section for videos for day and night.Check out these videos here

Here's the Day Makeup Video 

The Night Makeup Video 

Have you shopped from B.Lab yet ? Do share your experiences with me.

B.Lab recently  "On the Go" (OTG) offers program. Program highlights are as follows:

1. A fixed amount of discount will be offered on MRP for a few select products.
2. Offer will be limited for a short time – 24 to 48 hours
3. Offers will be updated regularly 
4. Each visitor will be able to redeem  only 1 product per session – need more? just buy via separate sessions.
5. Any other offers/promos/coupons we are running will not be applicable to these products.

You can access these offers here. These offers are for a limited time only and B.Lab keeps coming up with new offers on different products every few days. So stay tuned, maybe that Elizabeth Arden lipstick of the YSL blush you have been eying for ages might be available for a big discount very soon. 

Disclaimer - I was given a voucher to make purchases, but my review of www.blab.co.in  is unbiased.

Sigma F80 Flat top Kabuki Brush Giveaway Winner

Before announcing the winner of my International Giveaway for Sigma F80 Flat top Kabuki Brush, I would like to thank all the lovely ladies who participated and made it worthwhile to have a giveaway. I love this brush so much. well, I think every girl deserves a Sigma F80 Flat top Kabuki Brush, isn't it ? Or may be two..? What say ? Anyways, jokes apart, coming back to the giveaway results.

Here are all the girls who participated 

Lu

Jax

Paola

Lyudmila

Visakhi

g3pinkii

Burcin

Pooja_G

Zara

All Made Up

Riddhi jholapara

 PrettyEyeMakeup

Oana

Theresa

Rekha

Deepika

Ruqaiya Khan   

megha saraf

Nidhi

Dollhouse

Adela

Bebe

EVE-O-LUTION

Stavroula @drugstoreandbargainlover

Precious Pearl

MiLulu

Tras el Secreto de Venus

Dorottya Zsófia Bacsi.

Nóra

Olga

Marilena Maftei

Dramaqueen93

Maryam chaudary

KawaiiBarbie

kindy sohkhlet newmai

Nemtanu Simona

Emilee Frederickson

Bruna Oliveira

Miriam Rivas

Gizzele Alfonso

Alta Infante

Pérolas Pingas

Song Xiong

Joanna Hainey.

Janet loayza

Ana Petrovic

Milos Markovic

*Tasha*

Anja

Andrea

Gift Princess

Csarlyn

Merin

Costin Daniela

Shikha

Vyvy Pham

Linda Gr

Dhriti

Pikletka

Thank you so much everyone. 

Here's the prize...

Now its time for the Winner !!! Hold your breath Girls.....

and the Winner is

Shikha

Congratulations, Shikha. 

Please email me your details within 48 hours. 

For all the girls ho dint win, don't loose heart. I will keep the giveaways coming up for you.