Unboxed: My Envy Box - Beauty Edition December

One box, cold winter months, and MAKEUP - yes, that is all you need for a little cheering up on days that let you down.

My Envy Box December edition is a beauty box. It comes with 3 makeup products and 1 skin care product. The box is red in color with a snowflake sweater print - very Christmas oriented and surely a nice gift for your girl friends.

So this month's box came with just 4 products - I'm just being greedy, I've been spoilt with a minimum of 5 products each month! But this month the box contains all four FULL SIZE products - yes all of them!
But is it worth your money? Read on....

Quick Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Candy Rush Lip Balms

Maybelline has launched 4 yummy new colors in their Baby Lips Color range.
These new lip balms are called Baby Lips Color Candy Rush - rush of candy color with a kick of sweetness!
            

The candy rush lip balms come with an SPF 20. They give a translucent tint of color to your lips. And they come in candy flavors that provide the sweetness. The Maybelline Candy Rush Baby Lips balms have the same retractable form factor like the old baby lips. The tube is colored to represent the shade inside.

The tube comes packaged with a little cardboard piece which contains all details about the product.

Price: Rs 190 [4gm] (available online on amazon)

These are packed with coconut oil and Vitamin E to keep your lips moisturized through the day. 

Top 4 Favorite Shades of ColourPop Lippie Stix Swatched & Reviewed

The ColourPop craze hit the makeup crazy fans long back. I had been eyeing a few products myself and finally took the plunge to add some of their lipsticks to my stash.

ColourPop is a company based in USA and in the month of May they had a promotion going on where they were giving free ground and international shipping. I did not want my lipsticks to get stuck at customs and so got these delivered to a friend's place in USA.

I got four lippie stix, 1 Ultra Satin Liquid Lipstick and a lip primer. As part of my order I got two mini Ultra Satin lipsticks free.

I spent quite a lot of time online trying to narrow down the shades  I wanted.
In this post I will be sharing my top 4 favorite shades from ColourPop Lippie Stix.

The ColourPop Lippie Stix come in a white plastic casing. The end tip of the stick is color coded to represent the lipstick shade. I think the packaging is very attractive without being flashy at all.

There are a total of around 62 shades in the lippie stix category with textures ranging from Matte, Satin, Matte X, and Crème. Different shades come in different textures so you can't just pick a shade and then chose the texture you want it in.

Price: $5 (after conversion charges this comes out to be around Rs 400)

The shades that I picked out are Contempo, Cami, Parker and Lumière.

Cami Lippie Stix is an ultra matte cool toned mauve lipstick. This is the most drying of all the lippie stix that I have but the color is absolutely gorgeous.

FACES Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayons: Put-Me-On, Divine-Rose and Girl-Next-Door Swatches

FACES has come out with a few more shades in their Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon range. For a full review on the texture and longevity of these crayons you can read my review on Midnight Rose

A quick recap - these crayons come with a plastic cap, the pencil is the same color as the product and their texture is extremely smooth and creamy.

I have 3 shades from their latest launch. These are Put Me On, Divine Rose and Girl Next Door.

Put Me On is a gorgeous red with a pink undertone.

Divine Rose is a soft peach shade.

Girl Next Door is a vivacious pink with blue undertones

Lighter shades do tend to enhance dry lips so it is important to moisturize your lips before using any matte product.

Price: Rs 799 [available for Rs 795 online]

My Envy Box - #Getup&Boogie New Year 2017 Edition

If you are still in the new year celebration mood then here is just the little box to make your day!

My Envy Box came out with a party themed box for January 2017. Here's a look at the lovely looking box and its goodies!

You can subscribe to the box or purchase just a month's box at www.myenvybox.com - use the coupon OEWSHILPA to avail 15% off

And here are all the details about the contents.

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Matte Mousse Lipsticks - Review, Swatches

I got a surprise for Christmas when my pack of the recently launched Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Matte Mousse lipsticks arrived!

Look at how cute the lipsticks are.

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Matte Mousse Lipsticks - Review, Swatches

Price: Rs 699 for 5ml [available for upto 30% off on here]

The lipsticks come in a plastic packaging with a gold cap and see through tube. The product is a matte mousse like formula. There are 7 shades that have been launched ranging from pinks to reds.

The lipstick has an applicator brush that picks up a small amount of the product when you take it out. The shape of the applicator makes it easy to line the lip and then fill it in.

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Matte Mousse Lipsticks - Review, Swatches

Now coming to the seven gorgeous shades. They are (left to right)

Rouge Suede - a cool toned red, the one that looks perfect no matter what your skin tone

Red Velvet - a warm pink toned red that can instantly brighten up your face

Coral Dream - a bright coral shade, almost an orange toned red

Raspberry Cloud - A cool toned raspberry pink shade, bright and lively

 Pink Velour - a soft pink with a slight orange undertone

Satin Rose - a cool toned rose pink shade, washes out my wheatish skin tone

Soft Mulberry - a warm toned berry shade with a very slight hint of brown

MyEnvyBox Lashes And Pouts Box

Wondering what came in the My Envy Box in December? It's the Lashes and Pouts box. Yes, you guessed it right, it has products you can use for the lips and your lashes.

MyEnvyBox Lashes And Pouts Box

The box has a cute print of lashes and lips on the box. This months box boasts of ALL full sized products. Yes, all the products in the box are full sized.

Price: Rs 850 (for one month subscription at www.myenvybox.com - use code OEWSHILPA for 15% off)

Now to the actual contents - *****drumroll*****

Oriflame Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks - Honey Chestnut, Cherise Pink - Review, Swatches

Oriflame launched a new set of lipsticks called the Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks. I have two of these lipsticks to share with you.

Oriflame Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks - Honey Chestnut, Cherise Pink - Review, Swatches

Giordani Gold Jewel lipsticks come in a luxe gold packaging which looks quite stunning. They call it the 'jewel' of your handbag!

Price: Rs 749 [4g] (available at 20% discount online HERE)

The lipstick  has an amazing creamy texture which is almost light like a lip balm. It is extremely moisturising and hydrating on the lips. The colors are not highly opaque yet do cover pigmentation. 

Oriflame Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks - Honey Chestnut, Cherise Pink - Review, Swatches

I have two shades from the range - Honey Chestnut and Cherise Pink. Honey Chestnut is a proper chestnut brown shade. Cherise Pink is a rose pink shade. Both shades are great for all skin tones and specially complement the Indian skin tone range (they will suit pale skinned girls just as well as they would suit dusky girls). 

The shades are great for office wear, and the lipstick itself is something you would proudly carry around wherever you go.

Oriflame Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks - Honey Chestnut, Cherise Pink - Review, Swatches

Since these lipsticks are balmy in nature, they do not last too long on my lips. But compared to a normal lip balms these lasted for around 3 hours with a cup of tea in between.

To see how Cherise Pink looks on my lips head over to www.instagram.com/OurExternalWorld


The Giordani Gold Jewel Lipsticks are amazingly light on the lips and they have a very nice selection of shades to chose from.

Do make use of the online sales to grab your favourite shades!

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Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Color Changing Lip Balm - Review, Swatches, Price

If you've ever used a Maybelline lip balm you would love this one from the brand as well. Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom is a new entrant in the market which brings a color changing technology into your lip balm.

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Review, Swatches, Price

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom come in a slim stick form. There are two variants in the market - Pink Bloom and Peach Bloom.

The lip balm is a colorless stick but changes into a variant shade of pink or peach depending on the stick you use.

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Review, Swatches, Price

On my lips the lip balm gives a very nice pale shade of color just enough to cover the pigmentation. 

I'm wearing the peach bloom lip balm on my lips. The first pic shows my bare lips. The second pic was taken just after applying the peach bloom lip balm and in the last pic was taken after a couple of minutes. As you can see the color has intensified. The color is just noticeable on my lips and my lips appear very moisturised and healthy.

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Review, Swatches, Price

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Review, Swatches, Price

I really like the slim packaging and the effect it has on smoothening my dry lips. 

You can check the infredients of Baby Lips Bloom in the image below.

Maybelline Baby Lips Bloom - Review, Swatches, Price

Overall this is a great addition to the range of lip balms offered by Maybelline. Must try for all lip balm lovers!

Price: Rs 185

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FACES Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon - Midnight Rose 12 - Review, Price, Swatch

Wearing lipstick is one thing, playing with crayons is another - or is it? FACES has comes out with a range of eye and lip products called Crayons. These products are like chubby sticks of lipstick and eyeshadow that are really fun to play with.

FACES Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon - Midnight Rose 12 - Review, Price, Swatch

Today I'm sharing a review of the FACES Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon Midnight Rose. A stunning red lip color that is bound to look great on all skin tones.

The lip crayons come with a plastic cap to prevent them from breaking. You need a large sharpener to  create the pointed tip. And yes this will lead to product wastage but the pencil is large enough to last a long time.

Price: Rs 799 (2.8 gm) 

FACES Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon - Midnight Rose 12 - Review, Price, Swatch

The texture of these lip crayons is extremely smooth. The crayon glides on your lips giving a streak free application. The finish is matte and quite long lasting. The lipstick feels weightless on your lips.

Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks - Red Rush and Orange Icon - Review, Price, Swatches

It's raining red and oranges in the lip industry. Every where I turn to I see a ravishing red or a bold orange. Today I'm going to quickly share two lovely lipsticks from Maybelline Color Show - Red Rush (211) and Orange Icon (308).

Maybelline Color Show lipsticks are packaged in a simple black casing with a band of plastic denoting the color of the lipstick. 

Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks - Red Rush and Orange Icon

Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks are extremely light on the lips, they feel like a balm almost but have a rich intense color. 

Texture: Smooth and moisturizing

Pigmentation: High (based on different colors, lighter shades are less opaque)

Staying Power: approx 3 hours without food

Staining: leaves a light tint behind (which I prefer)

Price: Rs 299 (available at a discount HERE)

Availability: online and at all Maybelline counters

Shade Selection: I think they have about 70 different shades to choose from

Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up - Tropical Punch and Spicy Cinnamon, Review, Swatches, Price

If you remember my old post on the original Maybelline Baby Lips, you would know how much I loved the Rose Addict. Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up collection is a range of deeper shades of the lip balm which add nice colour to your lips while the formula keeps your lips smooth and soft. The shades have been specifically created to suit the Indian skin tone.

Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up - Tropical Punch and Spicy Cinnamon, Review, Swatches, Price

Maybelline Spiced Up Baby Lips comes in vibrant colours to match the colour of the lip balm inside. The lip balm comes in a twist up stick form. It is easy to keep in your pocket as well. 

I tried two variants from the Spiced Up range - Spicy Cinnamon and Tropical Punch. In my picture on Instagram I actually wore both of these colours layered on top of each other!

Maybelline Baby Lips are available for Rs 175

The lip balms are also enriched with SPF 20 to protect your lips.

Maybelline New York Rebel Bouquet Lipsticks REB02 and REB05 - Review, Swatch

This summer girls in India are rejoicing with so many lipsticks out there to perk up their mood. Maybelline India launched their Rebel Bouquet range of lipsticks to add to the excitement.

Rebel Bouquet Collection is the Spring Summer collection of 2015. The lipsticks are a bold take on pastels that summers are associated with.

Maybelline New York Rebel Bouquet Lipsticks REB02 and REB05 - Review, Swatch

The collection consists of 6 shades numbered REB01 to REB06. The lipsticks are bright and highly pigmented to give a rich color. They boast of a color bloom technology using honey nectar.

The packaging is a translucent red cap over a silver bodied lipstick. The outer plastic cover actually has the lovely floral REBEL print (this is another great inspiration for some nail art!)

Madam Glam Lipstick - Forever Young - Review, Swatch

Madam Glam Lipstick - Forever Young - Review, Swatch

Lipsticks, lipsticks, and more lipsticks! If I ever have to do a 'get rid of all your accumulations' ritual then i'm sure I'll fill up a huge big box of lipsticks! Lately you have seen some bright lipsticks on the blog but you would know by now that mostly I prefer natural looking lipsticks. And to add to that collection of MLBB (my lips but better!) lipsticks I have a lovely lipstick called Forever Young from Madam Glam cosmetics. I recently picked out two liquid and one matte lipstick from their range of lip products. The liquid lipsticks '' and 'Sangria' are already reviewed on the blog. 

Its time to take a look at the classic matte lipstick from Madam Glam. The lipstick comes in a black packaging, a little plump and short tube as compared to standard lipsticks. It has the logo on the cap and the finishing is matte to represent the product inside.

FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte - Just Looking & Proof - Review, Swatches

Hi friends, I am back with yet another post about lipsticks. This time two matte lipsticks from FACES Ultime Pro Velvet Matte collection.

FACES Velvet Matte - Just Looking & Proof - Review, Swatches

These lipsticks are very differently packaged as compared to the Color Perfect lipsticks I shared. They come in a matte black packaging. The lid clicks on and stays put even when you keep the lipstick in your bag. Very classy chic packaging. And the shade label on the bottom is color coded to match the lipstick shade.

FACES Utlime Pro Velvet Matte lipsticks are smooth to apply, give a matte look, and do not dry the lips. You do need to exfoliate your lips properly before using them as matte lipsticks tend to highlight lip lines. 

Overall the texture is creamy and smooth. Proof and Just Looking both shades are opaque, a single swipe covers all lip pigmentation. Without food the lipstick lasts for a long time but one full meal and the lipstick fades on the inner part of the lips. Since the lipsticks are non staining you must reapply immediately after having food else the lips look horrible. With such lipsticks I prefer to use a staining lip liner underneath. Doing so not only increases the staying power but also ensures that your lips are not left bare with an outline of lipstick after you have your meal.

FACES Glam On Color Perfect Lipsticks - Pink About Me & Miami Night - Review, Swatches

Two lovely shades from the FACES Perfect Color Glam On Lipsticks to share with you girls today. This range of lipsticks comes in a clear plastic packaging.

FACES P Glam On Color Perfect  Lipsticks - Pink About Me & Miami Night - Review, Swatches 

The plastic is of a good material and looks nice. FACES Glam On Color Perfect Lipsticks are extremely moisturising. If you apply a single layer its almost like coloured gloss. I love this texture specially for summers. The texture is smooth and light, even multiple layers of the lipstick does not feel heavy on the lips.

The lipsticks are surprisingly long lasting despite the glossy texture. I applied this around 12pm, was out shopping, eating, and when I returned back home in the evening the lipstick was still there albeit a little lighter.

L'Oreal Paris Extraordinaire Lip Gloss -Coral Encore - Review, Swatch

My internet is acting up and delaying so many posts. I have barely managed to put this one together after a lot of struggle. I already reviewed a lovely deep plum lipstick from L'Oreal Paris - Arabian Night. I have two more products from the L'Oreal Paris Cannes collection to share with you. Today I'm sharing the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinaire Lip Gloss in Coral Encore (202).

L'Oreal Paris Extraordinaire Lip Gloss - 202 Coral Encore - Review, Swatch

The lip gloss is packaged in a gold encasing with the color of the gloss visible through a transparent section on the tube. The applicator is a sponge tip applicator and easy to use.

Madam Glam Lip Gloss Love Affair and Sangria - Review, Swatches

I am already a big fan of Madam Glam nail polishes and today I have some makeup from the brand to share - the Madam Glam lip glosses. Madam Glam Lip Gloss is an amazingly pigmented gloss. I would rather call it a liquid lipstick. I have two beautiful shades from the lip lacquer collection which I am sharing today.

Madam Glam Lip Gloss Love Affair and Sangria - Review, Swatches

The lip gloss comes in a cuboid tube with a clear body so that you can see the product inside. The cap is black and each lip gloss has a good amount of product inside. Madam Glam lip glosses are high and are said to be enhanced with the exotic fruit, Cupuacu, making it rich in Vitamins A,B and C as well as at least nine antioxidants.

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Arabian Night - Review, Swatch

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Arabian Night - Review, Swatch

Recently I posted a night time Marvellous Matte look using the L'Oreal Moist Matt Arabian Night lipstick from the Cannes 2015 collection. Today I'm sharing a quick review of this lovely deep plum shade.

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Arabian Night - Review, Swatch

The lipstick comes in a dull gold packaging with the color button that helps you see the color of the lipstick inside. The texture of the lipstick is super smooth. I find it smoother than the regular  moist mat range that was launched last year. It has an amazing hydrating feel on the lips while the look it gives is that of a matte lipstick. The lipstick is deeply pigmented.

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Arabian Night - Review, Swatch

Arabian Night is a gorgeous deep burgundy plum shade. Its the type of shade which is perfect for winters but has made a lot of headlines during the Cannes Film Festival as well. The color is flattering for all skin tones and specially suited to the Indian skin.

L'Oreal Paris Moist Matte Arabian Night - Review, Swatch

The lipstick is priced at Rs 899 (available online for Rs 799)

There is a Swarovski version of the same lipstick (the outer packaging has Swarovski crystals studded on it) which is priced at Rs 1099 and is a limited edition.

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L'Oreal Paris Cannes 2015 - Glamorous Gloss vs Marvelous Matte

L'Oreal Paris Cannes 2015 - Glamorous Gloss vs Marvelous Matte

L'Oréal Paris has been associated with the Festival de Cannes and each year around the time of the festival they come out with a new range of products. This year there was a lot of excitement around the festival because we have 3 brand ambassadors from India - each of them a beauty to reckon with - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor & Katrina Kaif. All three of them have been appearing in different looks for the red carpet. While Aishwarya stunned everyone with her  appearance in an emerald green sheer Elie Saab, Sonam looked like a Disney princess in her Ralph & Russo blue gown. Katrina Kaif also made a lot of heads turn with her all red appearance in an Eli Saab outfit.

This year the highlight of the new L'Oréal Paris collection was around creating two distinct looks for the lips - Glamorous Gloss vs Marvelous Matte.

In line with these two themes L'Oreal has launched the #YouCannes collection comprising of Colour Riche Swarovski Moist Mat Lipstick, L'Oréal L'Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick by Color Riche & Super Liner Gel Intenza.

I will be sharing reviews and swatches of 3 products from the collection but today this post is all about the two looks I created - one is for a day time Glamorous Gloss look while the other is a night time Marvelous Matte look.