Dewy Makeup Look - The India Edition
A couple of days back I asked you guys to define what dewy makeup meant to you. Each of us have our own definition of it depending on our skin tone, age, comfort with makeup and so on. That is why its gonna be so much fun to learn about fellow AIMB reader's dewy makeup routines.
Dear reader Rima sent me a picture of her dewy makeup and a review of all the products she used for the look. Gorgeous Rima is blessed with clear skin so don't get too jealous ! For those of us not so blessed in this category there will be more choices that I'll be writing about later in the week. All the products she used are available in India. So, here you - Rima's version of the Dewy Look !
Forgive the black image. That's Rima's friend. Err..that was. Cropping her came out looking much better than cropping Rima and pasting on a white background. Ignore the black image...okies.
Rima's Dewy Makeup Description
" For me, dewiness means sheen, glow. It doesn't mean shiny or sparkly. Moist and supple skin is essential for a dewy complexion. Dewiness to me is more about being natural and less about slopping on shiny makeup.
FabIndia's Vitamin E Daily Moisturizing Cream
I have horribly dry skin, even in summers, and this is the best thing that could have happened to me! Believe me, I have tried NUMEROUS creams/lotions/moisturizers on my skin, but they make my skin greasy and shiny without hydrating it. I am not a big fan of creams, but this has me hooked! I am never going to use anything else for my skin again! It has a light and almost airy texture, yet it is wonderfully rich and moisturizing. What I love about this cream is that it leaves no amount of shine whatsoever! Not even in the first second of applying it! Bye bye oily-looking-yet-dry-and-flaky skin! The packaging isn't fancy, just a simple plastic jar. The only "problem" I have with this product is its smell. It isn't repulsive, its just that it reminds me of boring old creams that my grandmother uses. One thing I really like about this cream is that my makeup doesn't become a total mess after a couple of hours (it used to happen with other products). I love this ! A 75g jar retails for Rs.125/- and is available at Fabindia outlets only.
FabIndia's Vitamin E Enriched Night Cream For Dry Skin
I usually don't put too much grease on my face, but off late I have developed a phobia of aging. I know I am only 19, but I read somewhere that people with extremely dry skin develop wrinkles early. This has me terrified, so along with the above mentioned cream I got a jar of "vitamin e enriched night cream for dry skin", also from FabIndia. This cream takes a little longer to settle into the skin and leaves a bit of shine. A little goes a long way. I just dip my index finger in the jar and apply whatever sticks to it. It is denser than the day cream. Again, the smell is the only thing I am not really impressed with. It comes in a fancier and sturdier plastic jar, and 100g retails for Rs.200/-. available at FabIndia outlets only.
Lakme's Face Magic Daily Wear Souffle
I am on my second jar of this wonderful product. It gives sheer to medium coverage, so if you are looking for something more than that, this isn't the product for you. The souffle is watery and wobbly (pardon the rubbish description). It works like a charm for me because I somehow don't like the look and feel of normal foundation on my face. I dot my face with this product and even it out with my fingers. I used to use a sponge initially, but most of souffle would just disappear into it and I would end up wasting lots of it. So, fingers it is. This product has a mild smell of cucumbers (one of its main ingredients). I did not like it initially, but have grown to appreciate it. The glass jar is extremely cute (though i was initially disappointed by its size). I don't know how much this weighs, but it retails for a mere Rs.99/- and is easily available in stories across India."
Big thanks to Rima for sharing her look with all of us !
Do you have a dewy makeup routine you wanna share with us ? We'd love to hear about your routine ! Just write me an email at makeupgirl007@gmail.com !
Love,
Indian Girl
Dear reader Rima sent me a picture of her dewy makeup and a review of all the products she used for the look. Gorgeous Rima is blessed with clear skin so don't get too jealous ! For those of us not so blessed in this category there will be more choices that I'll be writing about later in the week. All the products she used are available in India. So, here you - Rima's version of the Dewy Look !
Forgive the black image. That's Rima's friend. Err..that was. Cropping her came out looking much better than cropping Rima and pasting on a white background. Ignore the black image...okies.Rima's Dewy Makeup Description
" For me, dewiness means sheen, glow. It doesn't mean shiny or sparkly. Moist and supple skin is essential for a dewy complexion. Dewiness to me is more about being natural and less about slopping on shiny makeup.
FabIndia's Vitamin E Daily Moisturizing Cream
I have horribly dry skin, even in summers, and this is the best thing that could have happened to me! Believe me, I have tried NUMEROUS creams/lotions/moisturizers on my skin, but they make my skin greasy and shiny without hydrating it. I am not a big fan of creams, but this has me hooked! I am never going to use anything else for my skin again! It has a light and almost airy texture, yet it is wonderfully rich and moisturizing. What I love about this cream is that it leaves no amount of shine whatsoever! Not even in the first second of applying it! Bye bye oily-looking-yet-dry-and-flaky skin! The packaging isn't fancy, just a simple plastic jar. The only "problem" I have with this product is its smell. It isn't repulsive, its just that it reminds me of boring old creams that my grandmother uses. One thing I really like about this cream is that my makeup doesn't become a total mess after a couple of hours (it used to happen with other products). I love this ! A 75g jar retails for Rs.125/- and is available at Fabindia outlets only.
FabIndia's Vitamin E Enriched Night Cream For Dry Skin
I usually don't put too much grease on my face, but off late I have developed a phobia of aging. I know I am only 19, but I read somewhere that people with extremely dry skin develop wrinkles early. This has me terrified, so along with the above mentioned cream I got a jar of "vitamin e enriched night cream for dry skin", also from FabIndia. This cream takes a little longer to settle into the skin and leaves a bit of shine. A little goes a long way. I just dip my index finger in the jar and apply whatever sticks to it. It is denser than the day cream. Again, the smell is the only thing I am not really impressed with. It comes in a fancier and sturdier plastic jar, and 100g retails for Rs.200/-. available at FabIndia outlets only.
Lakme's Face Magic Daily Wear Souffle
I am on my second jar of this wonderful product. It gives sheer to medium coverage, so if you are looking for something more than that, this isn't the product for you. The souffle is watery and wobbly (pardon the rubbish description). It works like a charm for me because I somehow don't like the look and feel of normal foundation on my face. I dot my face with this product and even it out with my fingers. I used to use a sponge initially, but most of souffle would just disappear into it and I would end up wasting lots of it. So, fingers it is. This product has a mild smell of cucumbers (one of its main ingredients). I did not like it initially, but have grown to appreciate it. The glass jar is extremely cute (though i was initially disappointed by its size). I don't know how much this weighs, but it retails for a mere Rs.99/- and is easily available in stories across India."
Big thanks to Rima for sharing her look with all of us !Do you have a dewy makeup routine you wanna share with us ? We'd love to hear about your routine ! Just write me an email at makeupgirl007@gmail.com !
Love,
Indian Girl
Urban Decay Fall 2009 Collection : Preview
Whoa ! Urban Decay is going all out this fall ! ALL OUT ! So many many things to look forward to ! They've got the complexion primers for the face in two formulas - brightening and pore perfecting. Three brand new lipsticks. Six new cream eyeliners in pretty pretty casings that comes with a brush. Three new eyeshadow shades in their funky packs. Two nude-y lip liners. New shades in the Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup line. New Cream to Powder foundations. And two new primers - one for your eyes and one for your lips ! They have it all covered, skin, face, eyes, lips and cheeks !
Love,
Indian Girl
Love,
Indian Girl
Stila Fall 2009 Collection : Preview
This fall is gonna be fun ! Stila has expanded its kitten-ny goodness by making the gorgeous champagne shade available in all forms possible ! And then there are the completely opaque, super bold lip enamels which were the talk of Fall 2009 Fashion Week. They are almost hypnotic.
Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss ($22)
KITTEN COLLECTION
Kitten Smudge Pot ($20)
Kitten Lip Glaze ($22)
Black Cat Smudge Pot ($20)
Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss ($22)KITTEN COLLECTION
Kitten Smudge Pot ($20)
Kitten Lip Glaze ($22)
Black Cat Smudge Pot ($20)
Sexy Bikini Babe Miranda Kerr's Passion
The passion of VICTORIA'S Secret babe Miranda Kerr is a music career. Not content with being a catwalk queen, bikini babe and lingerie lovely, she has a desire to sing!
Find more sexy Miranda Kerr Photos in this blog!
Find more sexy Miranda Kerr Photos in this blog!
What Beauty No No Are You Guilty Of ?
We are talking big stuff here. Big deep stuff. Big deep internal stuff. Big Deep Internal Stuff that you and only you know. Big, deep, internal, you knowing stuff that should be shared so you feel lighter.
Today, instead of just going ahead and talking about me, I am gonna talk to you about Bigpoof Puffy. I will tell you the beauty No No that Bigpoof Puffy is guilty of.
Again, this is not my No No. Its Bigpoof Puffy's. I don't do no No- No's. Now, Bigpoof Puffy - she does.
Bigpoof Puffy is a sweet sweet girl but sometimes she does this. She blows on her brushes to take off the excess powder. I know ! What is she thinking ! The bacteria, the spray from her mouth !!! Big No No ! But we are not judging anyone here.
Poor Bigpoof Puffy.
Lets stand up and applaud her for her courage and for sharing her secret.
Now, its your turn or Dixie OverTweezie's or Permhaired Pamela's or Miss Claws on paws...
Love,
Indian Girl
Today, instead of just going ahead and talking about me, I am gonna talk to you about Bigpoof Puffy. I will tell you the beauty No No that Bigpoof Puffy is guilty of.
Again, this is not my No No. Its Bigpoof Puffy's. I don't do no No- No's. Now, Bigpoof Puffy - she does.
Bigpoof Puffy is a sweet sweet girl but sometimes she does this. She blows on her brushes to take off the excess powder. I know ! What is she thinking ! The bacteria, the spray from her mouth !!! Big No No ! But we are not judging anyone here.
Poor Bigpoof Puffy.
Lets stand up and applaud her for her courage and for sharing her secret.
Now, its your turn or Dixie OverTweezie's or Permhaired Pamela's or Miss Claws on paws...
Love,
Indian Girl
Chapstick True Shimmer : Review
Everything and everybody is getting upgraded and so has our favorite lip balm, Chapstick. Its weird calling Chapstick , a lip balm. Its really one of those things where the brand name has become synonymous with the product !
This new offering is really just that - an upgraded Chapstick with a hint of shimmer to it and loads of flavor. Four flavors we can choose from are Tropical, Botanical Berry, Blended Fruit and Peppermint Rush. I really liked the botanical berry ( its pink !) and the peppermint one (duhh... mint !) Apart from the regular moisturizing formula that has hydrated millions of lips, these new ones are sure to be a hit with young teens and tweens ! I personally hate kids who wear makeup but as long its chapstick with shimmer - no problemo ! Tres cute, actually !
Have you tried these new shimmer sticks ? They only cost $2.79, you know ! Pick up four for yourself or for your cute little niece or daughter !
Or torture your boyfriend by replacing his regular one with one of these true shimmers ! Now, that's fun !
I'm mean.
Love,
Indian Girl
This new offering is really just that - an upgraded Chapstick with a hint of shimmer to it and loads of flavor. Four flavors we can choose from are Tropical, Botanical Berry, Blended Fruit and Peppermint Rush. I really liked the botanical berry ( its pink !) and the peppermint one (duhh... mint !) Apart from the regular moisturizing formula that has hydrated millions of lips, these new ones are sure to be a hit with young teens and tweens ! I personally hate kids who wear makeup but as long its chapstick with shimmer - no problemo ! Tres cute, actually !
Have you tried these new shimmer sticks ? They only cost $2.79, you know ! Pick up four for yourself or for your cute little niece or daughter !
Or torture your boyfriend by replacing his regular one with one of these true shimmers ! Now, that's fun !
I'm mean.
Love,
Indian Girl
Avon Big Color Glossy Lip Pencil : Review
Remember I told you about these pencils before ? A few days back, when I was talking about these other pencils ?
Remember ? Work that brain.
Work it work work
Work it work work...
May be your memory will be triggered by an image. Lets give that a try.
Good. Pictures always work !
I found these new pencils when I was looking for alternatives to the $22 Lipstick Queen China Town Glossy Pencils . These Avon darlings cost only $6 and are equally good ! They are bit less "glossy" than the LQ ones but they are extremely moisturizing. It will still glide on dry summer lips. The colors are non-neonish, more wearable type. I tested out Glossy Sand - a nude brown and Glossy Celestial - a sheer red with a hint of pink. I liked them both. Sand, I liked more. Celestial was a little "mature" for me.
err...celestial
Have you tried these pencils ?
Or the NARS matte pencils ? Are they good ?
Now onto HEARTBREAKING BEAUTY NEWS
My beloved Bobbi Brown Illuminating bronzing powder broke. Broke into pieces. Tiny tiny pieces. You know how much I love them. I spoke about it here, here, here, here and here. And now its broken. Truly devastating.
Now onto WHATTHE...BEAUTY NEWS
What the h@ll . So Bath bombs don't make foam ? They dissolve ? Seriously ? D-I-S-S-O-L-V-E ? Why are they calling them bath bombs ? They should call it bath eggs coz they break that's all or bath dissolvents. I really thought I'd drop the bath bomb into my beautifully washed and cleaned tub and a hissing noise would be followed by foam miraculously appearing to create a exciting bubbly bubble bath. But No. They dissolved. The only good thing is this one ( Lush - Sex Bomb) had a nice relaxing aroma.
Love,
Indian Girl
Remember ? Work that brain.
Work it work work
Work it work work...
May be your memory will be triggered by an image. Lets give that a try.
Good. Pictures always work !I found these new pencils when I was looking for alternatives to the $22 Lipstick Queen China Town Glossy Pencils . These Avon darlings cost only $6 and are equally good ! They are bit less "glossy" than the LQ ones but they are extremely moisturizing. It will still glide on dry summer lips. The colors are non-neonish, more wearable type. I tested out Glossy Sand - a nude brown and Glossy Celestial - a sheer red with a hint of pink. I liked them both. Sand, I liked more. Celestial was a little "mature" for me.
err...celestial
Have you tried these pencils ?Or the NARS matte pencils ? Are they good ?
Now onto HEARTBREAKING BEAUTY NEWS
My beloved Bobbi Brown Illuminating bronzing powder broke. Broke into pieces. Tiny tiny pieces. You know how much I love them. I spoke about it here, here, here, here and here. And now its broken. Truly devastating.
Now onto WHATTHE...BEAUTY NEWS
What the h@ll . So Bath bombs don't make foam ? They dissolve ? Seriously ? D-I-S-S-O-L-V-E ? Why are they calling them bath bombs ? They should call it bath eggs coz they break that's all or bath dissolvents. I really thought I'd drop the bath bomb into my beautifully washed and cleaned tub and a hissing noise would be followed by foam miraculously appearing to create a exciting bubbly bubble bath. But No. They dissolved. The only good thing is this one ( Lush - Sex Bomb) had a nice relaxing aroma.
Love,
Indian Girl
