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January 03, 2015

Review: Maybelline Cheeky Glow in Fresh Coral

January 03, 2015 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

I Love the brand Maybelline for introducing so many quality products at reasonable prices. At present Maybelline is the brand beginners can start off with and they have everything from foundation to lipsticks all on a budget.
The Cheeky Glow blushes are one of the most affordable blushes available in india and they are available in three shades and I picked up fresh coral about months back and ofcourse delayed the review , but now without any delay lets get to checking out how this fared.

Price and Quantity: 225 for 7 gm ( price may have increased to 250 now)
Variant being reviewed: Fresh coral
Shelf Life : 36 months

Packaging: I love the compact transparent white packaging of the blush . The blush is looks tiny and takes very little space in my makeup bag and shuts tightly with a clasp so, this makes for an ideal travel blush. This blush doesn’t comes with a mirror or a brush but it doesn’t matter to me as both are useless for me.

My experience with cheeky glow in fresh coral:
Since the blush is priced so low I wasn’t expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised . The pigmentation and staying power is amazing for the price and at present this is my most abused blush and I may actually hit the pan soon .
This particular blush in fresh coral is a warm pinkish coral free off shimmers, it is actually very matte. The texture is nice creamy smooth which blends easily giving a natural flush .Two swipes of this blush is enough to add colour to my cheeks and stays for around 4-5 hours without needing touch ups. Since it is matte shade this makes for a great day time as well as night time blush .This colour will suit almost all indan skin tones and it is a must have for starters as it blends easily and there is no chance of overdoing it .
Pros:

Packaging is compact, sturdy and cute
The most Affordable blush in Indian market
Good pigmentation
Staying power of 4-5 hours
Pretty matte , warm pink shade
Smooth non chalky texture
Easily available

Cons:

No mirror or applicator but that’s actually not a problem with me

BlingSparkle Rating:

★★★★★/5

Verdict: Amazing quality offered for the price, if you are a make up beginners this is the blush range to try as they are affordable, easily avaialble and blend easily. A great day time blush which iam loving at the moment.

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December 17, 2014

Beauty bites beauty blunders

The Beauty Hotlist: Top 5 best budget blushes !

December 17, 2014 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

A little blush on cheeks can make a big difference! Blushes have always been looked up as to bring a more youthful appearance, and to emphasize the cheekbones !I think there's something quite charming and attractive about a beautifully applied blush that can't be replaced by anything else in a makeup routine.
I personally love blushes and use it on a regular basis, not fan of bronzer though. But blushes that have shimmer in them are preferred less likely than the matte and perfect plain ones. I remember a guy once looked at a picture of mine and asked me if the pink in cheek of my face was because I was blushing while I got the picture clicked. All I could do was laugh (Ofcourse I took it as a compliment and did a double jig, the typical me) So yes blush that looks natural is a whole new thing ;)
Also I have a childhood confession to make, and don’ you dare judge I was just a child! Well when we were kids we ofcourse had zilch knowledge about makeup but we often saw are teachers and dance teacher use blusher and we would wait for the makeup thing during the school day dance thing , no really you have no idea how it feels to finally wear makeup that looks so much similar to a bollywood celeb we adored !And guess what we ( By we I mean not just me but other girls in my class, it was a norm then) would steal are mommies or aunties red or pink lipsticks and actually smudge it directly with the tip of the lipstick to our cheeks and ended up looking like we just stuck a red circle on our cheeks. Haha. But looking ugly didn't seem problem then , we were always ready to give it a try !

Story Of My Life

Blush makeup is used to simulate a natural glow and must look subtle. Not whiny and attention seeking ! However, there are many ways to apply blush so that you not only add vivacity to your complexion, but also highlight the correct part of your face.
Now coming to the top 5 blushes: (Suitable for Indian skin tone)

1. Maybelline Cheeky Glow blush- Fresh Coral :
2. NYX cream Blush Glow
3. Oriflame Very Me Cherry My Cheeks Pretty Pink Blush
4. Lotus Herbals Purestay Blusher Rose Kiss
5. Faces Canada Glam On Powder Blush Crimson

All of these cost below INR 500 ! Yes ! And they beat brands with pricing more than a thousand bucks ! But do check if the shade suits you , even though these blushes are available in many shades!

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May 15, 2014

Baby Lips Beauty

Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Colour in Rose Addict

May 15, 2014 BY CyberKID 1 Comments

I have dry lips, very dry lips and lip balms are a necessity for me. These blams from Maybelline are very hydrating and they heal chapped lips in a jiffy.

Price: 150 INR for 4.3g

Rose Addict comes in a cute pink tube and the color payoff is not much. The balm gives sheer barely visible pink tint on lips but if you have dry lips you HAVE to get them. The texture is non sticky and makes for great everyday wear.

Yays:

Easily available
Heal, hydrates even super dry lips
Affordable
Travel friendly packaging
Has SPF 20

Nays:

Too sheer, color will not show on pigmented lips

Verdict : Iam in love with this cute balm and they repair my dry chapped lips nicely. I do wish they were a bit more pigmented, yet Id recommend these balms to all girls out there who have dry lips

Rating : 4.5/5

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March 03, 2014

Beauty Foundation

Review: Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation

March 03, 2014 BY CyberKID 0 Comments

Price:575 INR for 30 ml

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse foundation is packaged in a hygienic glass bottle with a pump dispenser. I have been using this foundation for about 6 months now and it is my HG foundation because it really blends like a dream!.

I had ordered this in the shade Nude Biege (Light 3.5) online, which you should never do. Foundations should always be tested at the counter. But I took the risk because I was too lazy to visit shopperstop and it quite worked. This shade almost suits me , I say almost because it is a tad bit lighter on me because it has no yellow undertones.

The foundation really has an airbrush finish feels super light on the skin and can be layered for better coverage. The foundation has decent staying power of around 6 hours and I can say it is water resistant as I have worn this foundation and travelled with my face slightly sweating and the foundation dint budge .

Yays:

Packaging is travel friendly and hygienic
Affordable
Blends easily
Water resistant
Gives dewy semi matte finish
Easily available
Light weight airbrush formula
Gives decent coverage

Nays:

There is no cap for the pump dispenser, so dirt accumulates at the nozzle

Verdict: My HG foundation, so obviously it rocks. It is the best foundation in its price range. I you are a beginner with foundation or hate wasting time blending, try this!

Rating:4/5

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