Bourjois Blush ~ 92 Santal ~ Review and Swatch ~ and my twist to it !

This song touched my heart like pure love. To even say that I love it,,,,  is in itself an understatement ,, you can find me listening this song any time of the day ,, The movie,, well where to start about it ! I sometimes watch it at 2 in the morning,, I feel alone or I feel loved ,, this movie works its magic everytime. I express with my eyes more than with words. People say that I talk with my eyes . :) I have no clue which eyeshadow suits my eye color. I tried google but nothing inspired/excited me. When I pictured myself wearing eyeshadow it has always been THIS, orangish-brown, plum-purple and shimmery brown. Everything apart from these,,well I cringe at the thought of it. Of course when I comment on Blogger's post with their vibrant eyemakeup and say that '' you look fab'' I mean it!! I like those eye looks on other people, on me na na na .. Standing on makeup counter and imagining this shadow and that shadow on my eyes does help :) So, when I was on the Bourjois counter asking for a particular shade number which they didn't have in stock I asked them to show me the open palette that was kept in their makeup stand. I had already decided on buying the smoky eye trio,,so the sales girl knew which shades I wanted. I looked at the pan of this 92 santal, took a swatch on my hand and immediately said I want this Shadow,, twinkling eyes,,smile on my lips,,I had found THE shadow for me ;)

(Background ) I had to catch a movie which was going to start in 5 mins in the same mall where I was doing all this shopping. I was hurrying like anything,,my cell kept ringing,,i kept on getting threatening calls,,calls from my peeps asking me to come up for the show,,(as if they will disown me ;) I paid the bill and ran and ran . I like running .

(mins later) So, bored of the movie I opened my bag and with the help of the light on my cell  phone, I started checking out the stuff I bought (was ensuring that they gave me everything ! whether I took back my credit card from the billing counter ! what was the free gift ! ooohhh I spent this much :o ! ) ,, I saw a lil pot with blush written on it,, I thought I got blush as a free gift. hmphh why why would they give a blush as a free gift ! I read the name 92 SANTAL and damnnnn!! I got cheated !! Or m I so LOST while shopping ! The shade which I loved was of a Blush not a eyeshadow. The sales girl zipped up her mouth to sell another of their product. I got cheated ! Yet I am Happy ;) I love this shade. I don't wear blush often. It's like only for parties. I used the blush as a shadow and I am having no complaints. It works fine as a eye shadow. Stays put for long ~ 5 hrs ~ Doesn't crease. Has fine shimmer . I LUB it ;) Take a look at the pics.

I didn't care to conceal my dark circles. Why? cos I didn't feel like. Why m I having dark circles ? well... I read till wee hours in the morning + I am not keeping well since past one month. so, please excuse okie :)

I am looking pink/orange/coral over here and I dunno the reason. Plus I accidently deleted all the good ones. 

stop making excuses Namita !!

I used : 1. Lakme perfect radiance compact as a base (I am yet to buy an eyeshadow base) 2. 92 SANTAL Blush by Bourjois as an eyeshadow (miss smarty pants ! or...) 3. Lakme Lash Artist mascara (I need Bourjois one/ Mayebelline one got over last week) 4. Lotus Herbal kajal (LUB it) 5. Revlon Custom eye palette ~      Darkest brown with light shimmer as a eye liner      Shimmery champagne as a highlighter 6.http://vivaciousflair.blogspot.in/2012/04/small-little-haul.html 7. Vega lip filler brush for picking up eye liner shadow 8. Fingers for applying the highlighter

The blush is good, I  have reviewed Lilas D'or another shade from the same range over here  . Have written about the quality and everything in that . I applied it on my cheeks as a bronzer and it looked F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S (only thing is I don't apply bronzer/blush daily,,once in a blue moon case) Price ~ INR 575 Thanks Namita :) Dream some more today .. (p.s. the Blush pot had the eyeshadow applicator in it and not the small blush brush . Man!! She sure tried to fool me!! well... you know everything now.. ;) )

Something you will like for sure ~ Purplle.com ~ Website Review

Its a good year for beauty enthusiasts in India. With so many websites coming and making our shopping so fun!! Clickety click! Punch in details and wait for maximum 5 days ~ Voila!! You have your goodies delivered at your place. Fun no!!
Its like letting a kid run away with a shopping cart inside a shopping store :D
So, a few days back I came through this website Purplle.com , first thing that caught my attention? well it was the name itself..Purplle.. ;) I <3 Purple the same way some girls like Pink :)

Purplle.com Is relatively a new e-commerce website having its base set up in Mumbai.
Its new but it has strong potential. With luxury brands being at its core, its a boon for those who do not have an easy peasy access to such .


For fragrance lovers ~ You gotta visit this website soon, Its celebrating its Scentuality week , Ahmazinnn discounts on all kinds of brands for this week. I am myself eyeing for a goodie ;)

For Beauty lovers ~ Many many things , regular n not so regular brands with nice discounts.

I had placed my order on 23rd , late evening and received it today. Due to a teeny tiny glitch it got delayed for a day else It would have reached me in 3 days flat!! well now also it has reached me in 5 days :) so good job I must say.


I ordered Revlon eyeshadow palete ~ Rich Temptation ~ INR 695.

I love their Idea of celebrating a different thing each week ~ Like It was men's grooming stuff last week and Scentuality this week,,, let us see whats in surprise for us in the coming weeks.

I would love if they introduce more Makeup related brands in the coming time :) It would be like a cherry on the cake then.

My Recommendation : Yes please !! Especially do check it out before this week ends, awesome discounts on  Scents going on.

Website link : Purplle.com
Will be reviewing the palette in detail soon, else it is superb!! Just the way I like my makeup to be ;)

Thanks

Namita

I was given a discount coupon to shop for review purpose :) My opinions still remains intact.
p.s. 


I love their customer care service :) Very professional yet super friendly, specially mentioned for Ridhi Sharma :) 

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

What Lakme has to say about this 

The ultimate in definition and separation. This must have mascara delivers stunningly defined eyes. The unique brush separates and curls each lash and coats it from root to tip without ever clumping. Smudge-proof, tear proof and easily removable.

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

I was using the Maybelline Colossal Mascara for around 2 years and was actually not very happy with the results as time passed by. Initially it was ok, but as I used it more and more I felt it was not actually what I want for my lashes. It clumped and did not make my lashes curl, but yes full points for making the false volume effect.

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

So, when I thought of buying a new one, I was all game for the Bourjois one but somehow I went and bought the Lakme Lash Artist and I must say its one product that actually makes your lashes curl.

I had a Lakme Mascara before the Maybelline one but I don't think so it was the Lash Artist, it was something else and gave satisfactory results to me. But then the Maybelline colossal range came up and I went and bought that one.

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

The positive points of the Lakme Lash Artist are :

~ It fans out my lashes beautifully.

~ No clumping on the lashes

~ I like the wand applicator, the brush is good and separates the lashes quite nicely.

~ Packaging is sturdy

~ Odor free, I dislike cosmetics with any kind of smell.

~ Gives length to the lashes

~ Easy to remove too.

The negative points of the Lakme Lash Artist :

~ Non-attractive but I can live with that ;)

~ You have to retouch the mascara after 3-4 hours.

~ No false volume effect.

~ No composition list anywhere. this freaks me out sometime,,with so much being written about cosmetics and their unhealthy composition in the newspaper these days.

Nothing major of a con actually except the missing composition list,,,, else its good value for money .

Price : 225 INR

Net volume : 6 ml

Shelf life : 2 years

Here is how it looks on my eyes.

sorry for the not so clear pictures , my camera is not working at the moment.

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

Lakme Lash Artist ~ Review and Pictures

I have used Bourjois Intense Extrait eyeshadow number 3 all on my lids, review here ~ Bourjois eye shadow no. 3

Revlon colorstay eye liner on the upper lash line , review here ~ revlon eye liner

Lotus Herbal Kajal on my water line , review here ~ Lotus Herbal Kajal

Recommendation : yes please, I will update it within 2 weeks again to tell how it fared because its a recent buy.

Thanks

Namita 

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 is the perfect eyeshadow for me,,something that I CAN WEAR MY ENTIRE LIFE ,,

Its pretty, its sparkly, its pearl+babypink+sand shade,,omg!! m in luv with this :D

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

OK,,lets have a look at this cute lil baby now :)

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

What the brand says about it ~

FULL ON COLOUR POWER - 16 HOUR HOLD!

A UNIQUE MAKE-UP RESULT

Made from 87% mineral pigments, precisely measured and selected, INTENSE is highly concentrated for 2 x more coverage than a classic eyeshadow in one single application.

BOURJOIS’ HISTORICAL BAKED TECHNOLOGY

Our iconic eyeshadows have been women’s beauty favourite for almost 150 years! The formula is manufactured using Bourjois’ unique baking process for radiant colour, silky textures and perfect blending. And, it lasts for up to 16 hours*!

And it’s good for my eyes!

INTENSE is made up from mineral pigments.It is hypoallergenic, paraben- and fragrance-free and suitable for contact lens wearers.

Available in a wide range of 10 exclusive shades and suitable for all occasions and styles:-

The essential shades, to illuminate and sculpt the eyes (01, 02, 03, 09, 10)

The dramatic shades to intensify the eyes (04, 05, 06, 07, 08)

* Scientifically tested on 100 panellists

My take on this eye shadow :

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

I am in lub with this one :D its so freakin adorable :)

The first time I swatched it I knew I had to get this one for sure.

The shade :

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

03 is a an essential shade to illuminate and sculpt the eye.

Its a pretty sand + pearl pink color which looks so pretty on eyes.

you can use it any which way ~ take allot of product for some added drama or a light swipe for the romantic look you want to sport.

It has shiny silver glitter in it which makes your eyes really twinkle :)

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

The consistency :

Its sheer but buildable, use it with a wet brush if you want, but I don't feel that need.

The packaging :

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

Its very cute, the shade inside is the color of the the cute little container, so you can identify in a jiffy of what you wanna pick while getting ready .

The container is sturdy, has a little mirror inside and even has a snap open magnetic button which ensures that the product is not going to go anywhere :)

No eyeshadow applicator with this one .

The texture is so silky and I can blend it easily even with my finger. The sparkles make all the difference here.

Bourjois Intense Extrait eye shadow 03 ~ Review, Swatches and Pictures

The staying power :

It has stayed on my eyes perfectly for 8 hrs after which I had to remove it and go off to sleep anyways,, so I find it true to its statement quite allot.

How I use it :

I use it often on its own and without any other shade being mixed up on my eyes. As I have said that I can wear this shade my entire life which shows clearly how smitten in love m I with this lil baby :)

Infact sometimes its just this eye shadow and not even any liner on my lids :)

EOTD with this eyeshadow here :)

Recommendation : yes please,,you will love it

Price : Original 410 INR , I bought it online from stylecraze.com at 369 INR

Read my review on the website here : stylecraze.com review

Thanks

Namita