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L’Oreal True Match Skin Idealizing BB Cream Review

by Shubhashree Sharma March 29, 2019

written by Shubhashree Sharma

L’Oreal True Match Skin Idealizing BB Cream :Honestly speaking I am not a BB cream person at all. I spotted this cream in a normal drugstore and then thought of giving it a try. This is one of the best tinted moisturizers I have ever come across. It gives the right kind of coverage good for daily wear as well as perfect for semi formal occasions. Being a makeup artist myself I use it at times for my personal shoots when I really don’t want to flood my skin with layers of foundation.

What is it and who is it for?

Well, like a true matte lover, this bb cream moisturizes, mattifies, covers and keeps you looking fresh throughout the day. It leaves the skin soft, moist and flawless. Suits all age groups and requires no touch up especially when you have long working hours

Price:

Rs 655 for 30ml

How to Use:

Apply on moisturized skin or you can blend this with your normal face moisturizer and then apply it. Always set it with powder.

My Experience with L’Oreal True Match Skin Idealizing BB Cream :

I am very honest when to come to reviewing a makeup product and I would like to tell you people that I have being using this from past one year and my current tube is the 3rd one. Whenever I apply it people end up asking me what have I applied on my face and 6 have already bought it and used it after my recommendation.

It comes in 3 shades-Ivory, Honey, Gold.For my skin I use Honey shade, settling it with the powder in the end. When you start applying this cream, it leaves a white layer which you might find little weird but all you have to do is wait for 10 minutes for this cream to settle and blend in your skin.

One has to be very cautious if the climate is humid or skin texture is very oily. Make sure you set it with powder of your choice for a more diffused finish.

 Positives

Easy to blend
Flawless finish
Does not make the skin dry
Provides a glow to skin

Negatives

People who have oily skin might struggle with it
Not recommended for very humid areas
Does not hide dark circles

Overall Would I repurchase and recommend?

I have and would recommend it in future. Its USP being maximum SPF than all the creams I have used till date :).

GlossyPolish Verdict

4 /5

March 29, 2019 0 comment

Beauty

Gerard Slay All Day Setting Spray Peach Review And Swatches

by Shubhashree Sharma March 17, 2019

written by Shubhashree Sharma

What is it and who is it for? Gerard Slay All Day Setting Spray Peach is a must buy for every makeup artist or makeup lovers who have a complaint of their make up wearing off after a couple of hours. Apart from increasing the longevity of makeup it also gives a glow and smooth finish to the face.

Price:

$22

How to Use:

It can either be applied before doing your makeup or post makeup

My Experience with the Gerard Slay All Day Setting Spray Peach:

I am currently using peach flavour as it was suggested to me by my makeup dealer and it has an amazing fragrance. I spray it gently once I am done with my makeup and trust me guys the makeup looks finer and matte. I am loaded with questions and compliments for my makeup being flawless.

My forehead is very prone to become oily causing makeup to slide down my face but this magic packed in a bottle holds my makeup without creasing it and melting it down. I also spray it on my shadow application brush to make the shadow look better and long last. I barely have to touch up my makeup and once you have applied this spray you won’t even know it’s there.

Positives

Light weighted
Gives a pleasant cooling effect
Helps makeup look better
Suitable for all skin types
Matte finish and glow to the face

Negatives

Can’t think of any. Must have. One of the best setting sprays I’ve ever used

Would I repurchase and recommend?

I would recommend this to everyone. Going to buy all the other fragrances!!

GlossyPolish Verdict

5/5

March 17, 2019 0 comment

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Benefit Sun Beam Highlighter Review and Swatches ;)

by Shubhashree Sharma January 18, 2019

written by Shubhashree Sharma

What is it and who is it for? Benefit Sun Beam Highlighter is a liquid highlighter and gives your skin a dewy and radiant finish. Contour and highlight have always been favorite makeup weapon of makeup artists. This particular highlighter is perfect for medium, tan and dusky skin.

Natural/Organic/Vegan?

How to Use:

For those who do not have time to contour in daily routine, apply this highlighter on your cheekbones and shine out the entire day. This comes in a cute packing with kind of nail paint applicator wand which can be a task to apply for the very first time. Use this to enhance your sharp features like cheekbones, browbone, cupids bow and forehead. Make dots on top of the area to be highlighted and with naked finger just dab dab dab! Always remember do not rub it harshly as you might feel you have lost it somewhere.

My Experience with Benefit Sun Beam Highlighter

‘Hey, how did you get that natural glow?’ is the question which pops up when my highlight is on fleek. My complexion is towards white tone which I personally don’t like and I use a darker tone of foundation mixed with this highlighter to get that natural glow and dusky tone. It makes my skin look healthy and dewy.

I make it a point to use it before my foundation application so that my foundation gets a glowing finish and doesn’t look too gaudy. Later I apply it on my cheekbones and blend it towards my hairline. Mine lasts all day with ease with primer. It’s more of an illuminator and looks even better when applied over a bronzer.

 Positives

Easy to blend
Fake a tan with this
Weightless thus does not overload the skin
Natural Radiance

Negatives

The applicator is not really appealing and easy
Dupes available at a cheaper price

Overall Would I repurchase and recommend?

Yes, I would repurchase and recommend. Once you are familiar with its application you will fall in love with its natural glow

GlossyPolish Verdict

4 .5 /5

January 18, 2019 0 comment

Beauty

Rimmel Provocalips Kiss Proof Lipstick Make Your Moves

by Shubhashree Sharma December 23, 2018

written by Shubhashree Sharma

Who is it for? Rimmel Provocalips Kiss Proof Lipstick Make Your Moves is for those who want a long stay Nude lipstick that is Kiss proof 😉

Rimmel Provocalips Kiss Proof Lipstick Make Your Moves

Price:

Rs 850

How to Use:

Apply directly to moisturized lips. It comes with a transparent gloss with can be applied over the lip color to give it a sheen look.

My Experience with Rimmel Provocalips Kiss Proof Lipstick Make Your Moves

Packaging:

This lip color comes in a standard long tube packaging. It has a doe foot applicator which is quite convenient to use. On one end it has the lipstick for a matte look and the other end has a gloss for that added oomph.

Shade:

This particular shade make your moves is a brownish tone rose pink. Consider it as a lovely my lips But Better or MLBB shade.Being an MUA I have tried loads and loads of lippies. I have had an amazing experience with this particular lip color. It goes with almost every outfit!! I think it is neither too dark nor too pale.

finish:

Matte that can be turned glossy. It dries upon application quickly!

Stay:

DOES meet up with its claims!! I applied it around 1 in the afternoon and it stayed put till 10!! Yeah, freaking awesome:).

What did I like?

Transfer proof/smudge proof/Food proof.
Long lasting
Comes with a transparent lip-gloss which can be applied over lipstick
Highly pigmented

What did I not Like?

One can have a hard time with it when it comes to getting rid of it!!

Would I repurchase and recommend?

Highly recommend it!!I am looking forward to laying my hands on some new bright shades. 😛

More Rimmel Products?

December 23, 2018 4 comments

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit Review

by Shubhashree Sharma August 8, 2017

written by Shubhashree Sharma

Before I start my review on this Anastasia Beverly Hills contour kit I would like to tell you girls what exactly contouring means. Thanks to lot of makeup artists and beauty bloggers, everyone is being makeup cautious and expert these days. Contouring is basically enhancing the features of the face by giving your face a chiseled look. Kind of an illusion done in a subtle manner keeping in mind ‘Makeup is an art’.

What is it and who is it for?

This particular ABH contour kit in medium is suitable for Indian skin-(wheatish to fair complexion).It is cream based and is generally used for heavy contouring and is best for beginners to start as creamy product blends easily and neatly.

Price:

$40

Sensitive Skin Alert?

Natural/Organic/Vegan?

What does the Brand Claim about Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit:

This best-selling, easy-to-use palette contains three highlighting and three contouring shades that work together to help you sculpt, define, and enhance your natural features. Create the illusion of higher cheekbones, a smaller forehead, a softer jaw line, or a slimmer nose with these smooth, velvety formulas that blend seamlessly while imparting a subtle, dewy sheen.

How to Use:

Always contour after applying your base. The areas you want to press out you highlight with a light base, banana shade is generally used for highlighting. Thus, the areas you want to press in are contoured with a darker shade which would be cinnamon/chocolate depending on the skin tone. To blend your contour and highlight damp sponge or brush can be used.

My Experience with Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit:

This particular contour kit has served my purpose of getting rid off the face fat and looking prim and proper after I sculpt my face evenly with it.

It has 6tones to it starting from 1) Banana 2) Cream 3) Warm coral 4) Nude 5) CINNAMON 6) Chocolate. For my skin I use warm coral to correct the dark circles on me or a client’s face, moving on to banana shade I use it to highlight my areas which I want to brighten and I contour those parts where I want to draw the attention away using chocolate shade.

I always make sure edges are blended well so that there is no sharp division between lighter and darker tone.In the end I use a clean powder brush to apply a coat of settling powder to my entire face.