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MUA Bubble Gum Blush 2013 Collection Review, Photos and Swatch

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I am a strange person; yes I am. I love things which have cute names and not to mention they are even cuter to look at. So it was not strange why I was so attracted toward the MUA 2013 collection new blush named ‘Bubble Gum’. The name only was enough for me to grab it but also I loved the color. Please read on to know how I feel about this gorgeous product.

Price:

These blushes retail at 1 GBP for 2.4gm

The products are packaged in black glossy container with a transparent plastic lid which shuts tightly without any problem. The shade can be easily seen from the top and this helps in storage and in easy finding. The shade is a pretty girly pink which is easy on the eyes as well as gives quite a natural looking flush of color to the cheeks. It’s not at all OTT so can be used on a daily basis also.

The shade is buildable and it will stay on your cheeks for 4-5 hours. With a primer, it will stay even more.

 

Why I like?:

  • Affordable
  • Many shades to choose from
  • Travel friendly
  • Easy to apply
  • Color is buildable
  • Stays on for 4-5 hours easily

Why I don’t like?:

  • Availability


Rating:

4/5


Will I suggest?:

Yes I will. For those with fair to medium toned skin looking for a daily wear cute color look no more and choose this one. It’s easy on the pocket too. And the color can be build up for that evening look also.

Will I repurchase?:

Absolutely Yes, I will repurchase this shade.

I will be back with more shades from this range so please hold your breath! 🙂

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Conditioner Review

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Tresemme is a widely known brand abroad and now it has ventured into the Indian market with their new hair care range. Well I had used two of their Shampoos before and wanted to try the new one as soon as it came to stores. But to my amazement it became OOS on the online sites and my local shop was unable to get hold of it so I picked it up from Spencer’s in Kolkata.

Price and quantity:

Rs. 80 for 100 ml

 

Ingredients:

My Take:

The conditioner comes in a bottle which looks similar to the normal TRESemme shampoo bottles. The bottle is white in color with a red cap. I love the way TRESemme products have a press open top. The white bottle surely helps to differentiate it from the shampoo.

I used this both with my TRESemme smooth shine shampoo and TRESemme Keratin Smooth shampoo. Both times I have loved the effect. I naturally have an oily scalp which turns oily within 2 days. But on first use I saw this kept my hair and scalp oil free for 3 days.

I have manageable hair but it tends to become rough with daily wear and tear. But this made it looking smooth and manageable and on the straighter claim I feel it turned my hair a bit straight for the first day but it turned into wavy (natural) hair the next day. This may be caused by the fact that I have waist length hair and I do it into a braid before I sleep. But it did keep my hair smooth and silky till I washed it.

PROS:

  • Affordable
  • You need moderate amount for application. I have waist length hair so I need a bit more product but on normal length shoulder length hair it will last more time.
  • Easy to apply and wash
  • Keeps hair smooth and manageable for 2-3 days
  • Is light and does not weight hair down
  • Will not make hair greasy

CONS :

  • Availability online is limited and local stores here are totally unaware of the new launch 🙁

So Will I Repurchase?:

Yes I will. I found this quite good for my hair. And though I do not recommend this to get straight hair this is good as a regular conditioner.

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun De Tan After Sun Face Pack Review

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Hello Everyone!

Lotus is a known brand for face packs and herbal skin solutions. I, being an online shopping freak saw this face pack and thought that this could be the solution to my tanning woes. Please read on to know if this met my expectation.


Price and Quantity:

110 INR for 50 gm product.

My Take:

The packaging is a simple orange colored tube with a flip top cap and the directions of use and ingredients are mentioned on the back.

The product is a light orange tinted creamy face pack. Each application requires a small amount of face pack and till now I’ve used it for 15 days with 4 applications so far and I feel this would last till the next month. So that is definitely value for money.

 

Using the face pack:

After using a good face wash you need to apply the face pack on a slightly moist face using hands and spread evenly. The face pack needs to be completely dry before you remove it. It takes around 10-15 min on me. Then you may remove it with water or use a cotton wool dipped in rose water.

Firstly I tan a lot, and I have this strange tendency where my skin turns red with any sun exposure or even heat. And when I return home from a few hours of outdoor activity it feels as if I took a tropical beach holiday. So I am always trying to get a good product to control my tan. Prior to using this I had some dark patches on my face due to tanning and with the second use I saw it to reduce quite a lot. The face pack does reduce tanning but one need to use it twice or thrice a week and if used in conjunction with the de tan face wash this works even better. So I definitely recommend this to all those with tanning problems. It does not show great results with first use but if you keep using it does reduce the tanning and uneven skin tone quite miraculously.

PROS:

  • Travel friendly packaging
  • Easy to use and remove
  • No irritations while using (Though you get a bit of stinging sensation for the first use but it’s gone after 30-40 seconds)
  • Reduces uneven skin tone and reduces tanning
  • Affordable pricing
  • Available both offline and online

CONS:

  • The effect is not immediate and takes a few uses to show.

 

Rating: 4/5

 

Will I Recommend?:

Yes I will, we all tan in summers no matter what we do, so it’s a great product to control tanning and reduce it

 

Will I Repurchase?:

Yes I will, and this time I’ll buy the larger quantity.