L'oreal Paris Color Riche Ombre Pure Eye-shadow Review

Welcome and a big hello to all you beauties,

Since the time L'oreal has brought up their new eye-shadow range in the market, I was eyeing this new collection with vivid variety of colors and textures. This time L'oreal has categorized the eye-shadows in 3 genres, namely, Luminere, Chameleon and Smoky.

And just when I thought of buying them, I received a packet from L'oreal Paris Team with (OMG!) the new eye-shadows from L'oreal Color Riche Ombre Pure collection. Guess What....one of the shades was exactly what I wanted. Anyways, the two eye-shadows are in the color gold (#500 gold mania) from the luminere genre and a beautiful olive/khaki green color (#305 Kaki Repstyle) from smoky genre.

So off I go to test these two gel-infused newbie eye-shadows....

At first, I was thrilled to see how good pigmented both the eye-shadows were. Pic below!

Secondly, the soft and creamy texture of the eye-shadows makes the application way easier and not even a tiny bit of fallout in case of gold mania eye-shadow. However, a little bit in case of khaki color was observed. The fallout in case of khaki color might lie on the light powdery consistency of the eye-shadow. The eye-shadow is, however, nicely pressed into the pot and the powdery consistency is observed only while applying the eye-shadow with the brush. These eye-shadows can be applied dry as well as wet and it works really great both ways, though the color intensity improves when applied wet. 

However, I find that the Lumiere range, works best when applied with fingers or applied heavily with a dense flat brush. 

Also, I suggest using a eye base/primer just to enhance the effect and increase the longevity of eye-shadow and avoids creasing. In fact, even after wearing the eye-shadows (obviously with a base!) for about 10 hours, I didn't observe any sort of creasing. 

The wonderful gold color (#500) gives a very bright and vibrant eyes with a decent bit of shimmer. This quality is makes it good for the it's application on the inner eyelid and the khaki eye-shadow (#305) then comes to the outer half of the eyelid or for outer-V corner of the eye. Both the colors are consistent with each other and can be blended to obtain a full eye make-up. ;-)

I am totally satisfied with both the eye-shadows but my mega favorite is the gold mania (#500). It's the "KILLER" for me and the best gold eye-shadow that I ever had so far. It's not over glittery but has a right amount of shimmer and ideally is great for party looks as well as for all day look, when you just want to look a little alive and make your eyes open! 

Each of the above mentioned category has variety of colors ranging from warm neutrals, to pinks-peaches and bright indigo. For the price of ca. 7€, they are definitely not the cheapest but worth the price considering at the outcome. I would definitely explore the other colors & chameleon genre as well. Hopefully would be able to add some more to my collection ;-)

Hope this review helps!

Until my next review... KEEP SMILING :-)

Preview: For Your Beauty Konjac-"Gesichts-Reinigungschwamm" (Facial Cleaning Sponge)

Hello lovelies,

Our face is the first thing which makes a first impression to our identity and indeed when taken care off properly, can make you look at least 5 years younger. Catering to this requirement, the brand "for your beauty" has come up with an interesting and never heard cosmetic tool that would help you in proper and thorough cleaning of your facial skin. And here's presenting

"Der Konjac-Gesichtsreinigungsschwamm"

or

"The konjac face cleaning sponge"

The sponge is derived from the Japanese konjac root, which is known for its health-promoting properties in Asia. It is completely natural, is dried without the addition of additives and is therefore 100% vegan. The konjac face cleaning sponge cleans your skin gently, thoroughly and deeply. It stimulates blood circulation and the formation of new skin cells. With its light peeling effect, it is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin.  

It is available in two varieties (white & black) depending upon your skin problem.

For your beauty Konjac facial cleaning sponge in white is made of 100% pure plant fiber. It is naturally rich in moisture and acts alkaline and so balances the acidity of the skin without being harsh. The sponge is the perfect daily helper to keep the skin fresh and to clean the pores deeply.

Whereas, the for your beauty Konjac facial cleaning sponge in black contains bamboo charcoal, a natural antioxidant that prevents pimples, blemishes and excess fat of the skin and cleanses the pores intensively. The sponge is ideal for daily facial care of skin prone to pimples and oily skin types especially.

EASY STEPS TO USE THIS TOOL:

Step 1: Soak the sponge in water for 3-5 minutes and then squeeze out the excess water.

Step 2: Massage the sponge in circular motions over your entire (clean) face. At this point you may use a little bit of the cleanser (your choice!)
Step 3: Clean the sponge thoroughly after use and make sure to remove water by pressing the sponge gently.
Step 4: Hang the sponge to drain the excess liquid/water and leave to dry out.

At a minimal price of 2.49 euros, this cleaning tool is ideally is must-have specially for people like me who often gets very less time to pamper ourselves and indulge in a proper skin care routine. 

P.S. Since this product is from Rossmann's own brand "for your beauty"...you will find it in only in your nearby Rossmann shop.

Essence Trend Edition " MOUNTAIN CALLING"

A big hello to all you beauties out there,

Yay...it's winter again and with snow around, it's time to hit the slopes for skiing or hiking. Aptly keeping us armed and to enhance our beauty this winter, essence has brought out a beautiful trend edition by the name " MOUNTAIN CALLING". This trend edition is available from December' 2014 at your local drug store in  Germany, Czech Republic, Greece, Russia, Belarus and Bahrain.

The colour scheme with white, blue, red and dark green shades provides a winter feeling as well as a cool look. Thanks to the hand & nail balm, every beauty’s hands are given the intensive care they need to withstand even the coldest temperatures. The highlights of the trend edition are the eyeshadow palette with six colours and socks with a norwegian design. And the topper with white snowflake elements creates a nail style with a true snow-effect. The mountains are calling… with essence!

Eyeshadow palette (01 meet me @ the ski lodge)

Wonderful winter! The eyeshadow palette is extremely convincing with its winter colour combination of white, gold, brown as well as light and dark blue. Thanks to the high pigmentation and various effects ranging from pearly to matt, all mountain beauties are sure to attract plenty of attention. The packaging design is gorgeous, too, surrounding the eyeshadows with a true winter wonderland! Priced at 3.99 €.

2 in1 kajal pencil

Ice and earth colour. The duo kajal pencils in the cool colour combinations light and dark blue as well as dark green and brown offer accurate results on the upper and lower eyelid. The shades can be combined to create a trendy colour effect. 

Available in 01 today is fun day and 02 we love winter holidays for 1.49 € each.

Lip balms

A thing of the past... dry, chapped lips! The light and creamy formula of this lip balm makes lips feel pleasantly soft. Transparent white with a light shimmer and red provide a touch of glam in the mountains. 

Available in 01 snow alert! and 02 let's climb mount beauty for 1.49 € each.

Cream to powder blush

Rosy cheeks, even in the wintertime… this blush gives your complexion a fresh touch in the darker months of the year. Simply apply the creamy texture with your fingertips and blend – it instantly melts with your skin and provides powdery results. 

Available in 01 let's climb mount beauty for 2.79 €.

Translucent powder

Keep cool! The powder ensures a matt, flawless finish all day long. No matter how challenging your winter activities are – your make-up will remain untouched. The translucent powder adapts to the individual skin tone, making it suitable for all skin types. With a cool mountain embossment on the surface of the texture! 

Available in 01 snow alert! for 3.29 €.

Nail Polish

A perfect match for your outfit on the slopes! With nail polishes in red, dark green, white and light blue, trendy looks are guaranteed. The long-lasting texture and high coverage turn these nail polishes into perfect companions for a trip to mountains. 

Available in 01 today is fun day, 02 we love winter holidays!, 03 let's climb mount beauty and 04 snow alert!.  Priced at 1.59 € each.

Snow top coat

Snowflakes. The transparent top coat is a highlight for all ski bunnies. Thanks to white snowflakes elements, you can create a surprising snow-effect on your nails. Simply apply on top of your nail polish. Available in 01 snow alert! for 1.99 €.

Hand & Nail Balm

Care & cure! The moisturizing hand and nail cream ensures perfectly soft and pampered hands and nails, even when it’s cold as ice and the temperatures are below zero. The special formula won’t leave your hands feeling oily. 

Available in 01 meet me @ the ski lodge for 1.99 €.

Socks

Super cozy! Warm feet are guaranteed for all girls in the alps with these stylish socks. The woollen socks have a hip norwegian design and are the ideal companions when the weather is cold and frosty outside. 

Available in 01 meet me @ the ski lodge for 3.99 € for a pair.

As for me, nail polishes, the top coat as well as the blush are the only things which stand out in this trend edition. :-) What would you probably pick up for yourself ???

P.S. The above information has been provided by "Cosnova" and the prices quoted above are the recommended retail price and may vary!

Review: Wellness & Beauty Duschschaum (Shower Gel)

Hello Ladies,

Last week I got my Rossmann Schön für mich box and like a satisfied customer was very happy with the selection of products that were packed in it. One of them was the shower gel from Wellness & Beauty. 

Wellness & beauty is the own brand of drug store Rossmann and so far I have never tested or even tried to buy the products from this brand. Even though, I have a half a dozen of shower gel stocked up at home, I couldn't retain my enthusiasm to try this new shower gel on the block. 

Well honestly, I don't entirely blame my curiosity for new things but in this case it is the sultry packaging of the shower gel that drove me to have it instantly in my shower. The light-curvaceous packaging in an off-white and grey colour combination is truly feminine. But that doesn't mean all you gentlemen out there can't use it . ;-)

As for the properties of shower gel, inside the bottle it's liquid and as soon as it is pumped out or sprayed on, it turns into a massive foam. A great Idea indeed! ;-) And it does smell heavenly pleasant. :-D This wellness & beauty claims to be loaded with vanilla extract and macadamia oil but all I smelled was macadamia oil. Not that I am complaining but I was actually expecting more of vanilla. Nevertheless, it was still smelling great and showering with it was mesmerising. :-)

When it comes to skin nourishment, hmmm....let's say, It's not at its best. I mean, it kinds of provide a little moisture and doesn't dry out the skin completely. But it's not "the 100% moisturising and nourishing" shower gel, if thats what you are looking for. I have been using this for past 10 days and I do  have to cream myself  thoroughly afterwards, specially in these winter months. But isn't every other drug store shower gel is like that or sometimes even worse. As long as it doesn't dries my skin to itch, I am OK with it!

What bugs me is the amount (150 mL) of shower gel! I know it's not less but... it's just day 11 and I'm already running out of it. At least 250 mL version should be made available! Nonetheless, for a price of 2.99 €/ 150 mL, I would imagine myself buying it seldom provided it's availability in other fragrances. However, I do recommend it to everyone enjoying pleasant fragrant experience in their shower.

As of now, I am content with my initial experience with the brand "Wellness & Beauty". It's surely a brand to watch out for. I am now interested in learning their other product range. Must be exciting!! Of course, I will update you of all my new beauty encounters. Until then....

As Always...Keep Smiling !! 

Do you already know Wellness & Beauty Products?? Have you any suggestions or must try recommendations for me....then please leave me a comment below :-)