StudioWest Haul

I was dying to get my hands on some Studio West makeup. For those who don’t know yet, it’s been a few months that Westside launched their makeup line. They also have a bath and body range which was launched a year back.

I have used their body butters and body washes before and I quite liked them. So, I was pretty excited about their makeup line. They have 2 range - Pure Passion (Nudes/Everyday wear) and Maaya (glitter/shimmer).

The face products were at 15% off. Also with 2 face products, I got a makeup remover free.

Flawless Finish Makeup  {Price –Rs.550/-} 

My buy –Rs.468/-

 Basically a lightweight foundation. Sadly they only have 4 shades. My shade is 01.

 The 4 shades only cater to the medium ranged skin tones. 

However I really like the packaging. A tube form with a pump! 

Flawless Finish Compact {Price –Rs.495/-}

My buy –Rs.420/-

I got it in the shade 02, to get a more natural finish.

The powder is super milled. Feels quite buttery and soft.  I'm really looking forward to using this.

Pure Passion Makeup Remover {Price- Rs.245/-}

I got this free with the foundation and compact.

Irresistible Lipstick in Hint of Brick  {Price -Rs.295/-}

 These have a creamy finish.

Long Lasting Lipstick in Honey Glaze {Price- Rs.495/-}

The finish of this range is semi-matte. 

Cashmere Chubby Lipstick  {Price – Rs.495/-}

These are glossy in finish. Lip balmy texture.

Reviews and swatches on the lipsticks coming up soon...

  

Eye Liner in Expresso Delight {Price –Rs.295/-}

It is extremely smooth and creamy. Does not tug at the eye. The color payoff in just one swipe is amazing. It is quite long lasting. Really excited about this one.

Vivid Nail Colour in Cotton Candy {Price – Rs.145/-}

It’s a pastel powder pink color. The color is very similar to Maybelline’s color show nail paint in constant candy. Let's hope it turns well on the nails and not as clumpy as color show one. Reasonably priced for the quantity.

Radiance Aloe Vera & Green Apple Body Spray {Price - Rs.195/-; 150ml } 

 Has a fresh fruity Green Apple fragrance. I usually don't like fruity scents but somehow this does not smell artificial but very fresh.

Ibiza Power Pour Femme {Price - Rs.995; 100ml } 

The first notes are very fruity. A berry bubblegum-y scent. Settles into a warm vanilla note (which i like). This is not my usual preference for scents. I usually like more musky and oriental. And stay away from floral or fruity. But I'm a sucker for vanilla notes. So thought of giving it a try. Plus I loved the bottle. It is so bright and pretty!

Something I want to stress on... Cheers to Indian brands bringing in good quality #SupportIndianMake 

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Have you guys checked the Studio West Makeup and Bath & Body range??

Maybelline The Colossal Liner

Maybelline The Colossal Liner

Product description:

Enjoy eye catching intensity and flawless precision with the Maybelline New York Colossal Liner.

Designed to end all your application woes, the Maybelline New york Colossal liner features a 0.4 mm flexi tip applicator that gives you perfect error free lines. Empowered with the ink pigment technology, this colossal eye liner imparts smudge proof, fade- proof, intense color to your eyes. Its quick dry formula ensures a 12 hour staying power and quick application. Add this kajal to your vanity kit and enjoy stunningly beautiful eyes everyday.

Price: Rs.425/-

I have been using the Maybelline Hypersharp liner for over a year. It is, hands down, my favourite liner EVER!!

However it’s almost drying up now. So when Maybelline came up with this new felt tip liner I HAD to get it! It’s already a major hit in the market 'coz of which I was super excited to use this.

Maybelline The Colossal Liner

It has a pretty long felt tip and the liner itself is very light.  This makes the application much easier. You can apply very thin strokes as well as thick as per your whim.

The colour payoff is amazing right from the first stroke. It’s got to be the blackest of  them all.

It takes a while to dry completely. It sets with a glossy finish. 

The application is real smooth. It does not tug at my eyes at all. Just one stroke is enough for the color payoff hence you donot have to go over several times.

Maybelline The Colossal Liner

Maybelline The Colossal Liner - Swatch

Now uptill this stage this liner was a dream ‘about’ to come true. 

Half an hour later....

Me standing in front of the mirror, just short of screaming..."I WANT MY MONEY BACK!" well..I did scream it. 

My eyes were black. Like I got a "black eye" vala black. Completely smudged. Within 30 MINUTES!!

Yes I do have the worst oily lids ever! (I feel like I repeat that in every post!) But 30 mins!! It claims to stay for 12 effing hours!!

I tried it on again a day later. Brushed on a layer of compact on it. It lasted for about 45 mins.

So disappointed!! If it fares so on my eyes in the winters, I wouldn’t dare get this anywhere near my eyes during summers L

I personally would not recommend this to anyone as per my experience. But if you are dry skinned then you could try this. But be sure to try this on your eyes first (not your hands but eyes) before buying.

HOT/NOT:  NOT!!  Like everything about it BUT the staying  power. That alone is a deal breaker for me. Rather get the Maybelline Hypersharp liner. It costs the same.

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner

PRODUCT DETAILS

Maybelline Hyper Sharp liner

0.05 mm line for ultimate precision and most intense colour
Waterproof and smudge-proof
Easy removal with soap and water

Price: Rs.425

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner

I confess, I am obsessed with Maybelline.  If, for whatsoever reason, I’m asked to use just 1 brand, forever,it would hands down be Maybelline. My favorite eye liner still remains Maybelline Eye Studio Gel liner. BUT this comes pretty close…like REAL close.

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner

I was looking for a good felt tip liner since applying gel liner with a brush can be a little time consuming especiallywhen you have 5 mins flat to get ready for work. And let’s face it, I’m ALWAYS late in the morning.

I was hooked to this liner right from the first application.Firstly the tip of this liner is not felt tip/ foam tip. It‘s a brush tip. Itis so tightly wound and stiff that unless you look very closely, you might not even notice.

The tip is really pointed and thin; 0.05mm to be precise, which helps to get the finest of lines possible. But if you want a thicker line it may take some time since you will have to slowly build it up.

The colour payoff may not be the blackest out there. So a 2^nd application over, is definitely required.

I personally donot like glossy liners. But this I think is the perfect balance. It’s not matte but not too glossy either.

If you have not read my previous posts, let me tell you, I have the oiliest eye lids ever possible. To top it off, I have hooded lids. (Read here to know more about Hooded Lids) None of the eye liners stay on my lids for long. Even worse, it starts to smudge on the lids since the folded skin rubs over it.

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner - Eye Swatch [With Flash]

But this baby stays on my lids for 5-6 hours straight during summer and 7-8 hours during winters without fading. It’ll fade only if the eyes are rubbed too harshly. Does not flake away.

This stays on my lids much long than Eye Studio Gel Liner!

Maybelline HyperSharp Liner - Eye Swatch

It hardly takes any time to dry. It really is smudge proof and sweat proof!!

It’s not even a pain to remove at all. A splash of water on the face will not budge this. But if you lightly rub it with water, it’ll melt right off!

I’ve been using this for over a year now and it hasn’t dried nor has the tip damaged.

HOT/NOT: A dream come true. A must buy!

Maybelline Colorshow Eye liner in Shiny Beige

Maybelline Colorshow in Shiny Beige

Having hooded lids, I usually don't do dramatic eyes. I like to keep it simple and fresh

 A little background on hooded eyes {Basic Tips and tricks}...

·        This means a fold of skin overlaps over the eye lid.

·        The eye lid space is very small or in many cases almost negligible.

·        So any eye shadow or heavy liners do not really show when one looks straight up.

Since there isn’t any real eye lid space or a very defined crease line, it takes some strategy to do a pro eye makeup on hooded lids. Since I’m obviously not a pro and into quick do and run kinda girl…I like to keep things simple.

Now a fine trick for those with small eyes or really just anyone who want to look fresh and wide awake is using a white or a flesh toned liner on the waterline.

I was using the Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude until I got my hands on this pretty thing! 

Maybelline Colorshow in Shiny Beige

The shade!! Can we just take a moment here? An OMG moment. I don’t think any other brand has come up with this kinda shade. Kudos to Maybelline for the color show range. In LOVE!

It is a pink champagne color. Yes u guessed it right. If you have the Pink Champagne nail polish from Maybelline color show glitter mania, think of the same shade in an eye pencil form. Only it’s shimmer rather than glitter.

It comes in a retractable pencil form. Thumbs up for that!

Maybelline Colorshow in Shiny Beige

It applies pretty smoothly and the colour shows in 2-3 swipes.Pretty impressed considering it’s such a light shade. Can be built up. Does not tug at my eyes.

It could be used on the eye lid as a shadow base or plain shadow by itself.

But I love using it on my waterline and inner corners. It catches the light beautifully and immediately lifts and brightens the eyes. 

If you look tired? Haven’t had enough sleep? Hence red eyes? Shiny beige is the answer!

Maybelline Colorshow in Shiny Beige Swatch

I have quite sensitive eyes but this did not irritate me at all.

I’ll save the best for the last. The staying power of this pencil blew my mind. No it didn’t just blow my mind, it blasted my mind! (Any Russel Peters’ fan in the house? )

Maybelline Colorshow in Shiny Beige Swatch

Since the shade is so light I really didn’t expect it to last for more than an hour or max 2 hrs.I have extremely watery eyes and THE MOST oily eye lids ever!!

 I applied it for a day out and after 6 hours, I could still see traces of it. It was still there! Albeit not as prominent but noticeably there.

If your eyelids are normal or dry, I think it’ll last like forever!

Price: Rs.325/-

HOT/NOT: You wanna take a guess? :D