Thursday 29 August 2013

Attitude Lipstick Tester Pack Review







Price: 150 INR

Contents: 6 N (1.1g each)

My experience with the product:

Earlier this month Attitude launched six new lipstick shades besides other cosmetics. You need to buy two lipsticks first and only then you can purchase the lipstick tester pack. I hope this review helps you to select the shade which would suit your skin tone.

Below are the swatches of each lipstick shade from the tester pack. (For a better view please click on each image)

1. Dream Garnet

This is a beautiful shade. Ideal for office and college goers. 



2. Orchid Spray

I prefer applying this shade lightly on the lips as the actual colour is quite dark.



3. Hazel Crush

Not a fan of this shade though.



4. Satin Peach

This is a very nice shade. Full review here


5. Rose Love

This is my favourite shade. Absolutely love it ! Full review here


6. Silky Mauve

This shade has golden glitter particles. It looks weird on me. 



All the above shades are creamy and moisturizing. The staying power is more than 4 hours.

So which shade are you looking forward to buying?

07/01/2016 Update:- Please note that this product has been discontinued.





Tuesday 27 August 2013

Attitude Moisture Intense Lipstick Satin Peach Review





Price: 275 INR for 4.5 g

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My experience with the product:

Attitude recently launched six new lipstick shades alongwith other range of cosmetics. Being a lipstick addict I had to try them out. So I decided to first try out the tester pack before I buy the full sized products. But you can buy the tester pack only if you purchase two full sized lipsticks. I was like 'say what?' So I had to choose two lipstick shades. I was worried about choosing a wrong shade which would be such a waste. After thinking about the shades, I decided to choose 'Rose Love' and 'Satin Peach'. Now let me tell you why. 

I can never go wrong with any lipstick which has the name Rose. This shade always suits me. So I was sure about this one. So why Satin Peach? I chose this shade as I didn't have a peach colour in my collection. I'm so glad about my choice as both the shades turned out to be really good. So no regrets. The other shades besides these two are not that good (this is just my opinion). A detailed review on the tester pack will be up on the blog very soon. So today, here is my take on the shade Satin Peach.

Just like their other lipsticks, this one too glides on very smoothly on my lips. There is no need of using a lip balm. I like the fact that it is so creamy and moisturizing. It doesn't settle into fine lines nor does it bleed. My lips stay hydrated for long. You need to swipe at least more than three times to get a good amount of colour on the lips. 


The fragrance is not bothersome at all. In fact you won't even notice it. This lipstick stays on my lips for around 4 hours and fades away evenly. No dry patches whatsoever. Even when the lipstick wears off my lips do not feel dry. This particular shade does not contain any glitter particles.The fact that it contains SPF 15 is an added bonus. This is the main reason I prefer Attitude brand when it comes to lipsticks.

In my opinion, Satin Peach is the perfect shade for office wear as it is not a loud shade and looks natural. I love wearing it to work.

Pros:

1. Cost effective
2. Contains SPF 15
3. Perfect shade for office wear
4. Does not settle into fine lines
5. Does not bleed
6. Lips stay hydrated
7. No need of applying a lip balm
8. Creamy texture
9. Travel friendly packaging
10. No shimmers or glitter particles

Cons:

1. Available only through Amway Business Owners
2. Difficult to identify a particular shade if you own many of these.

Rating: I would rate this product 4/5


Thursday 22 August 2013

Attitude Moisture Intense Lipstick Rose Love Review





Price: 275 INR for 4.5 g

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My experience with the product:

Attitude recently launched a new range of cosmetics. Here is a review on one of the newly launched lipstick shades i.e. Rose Love.

Any lipstick having the shade name 'Rose' has been a hit with me. This one too gets a thumbs up from me. I've always been a fan of Attitude lipsticks. The packaging is decent and sturdy. The only problem here is that if you own many lipsticks from this range then identifying the shade you need is a problem. You have to read the label at the bottom every time.

This lipstick glides on smoothly like all their other lipsticks. There is no need to apply a lip balm. Even those of you having dry lips can skip a lip balm as this lipstick is very creamy and mositurizing. The finish is glossy. I absolutely love it! This particular shade has silver glitter particles which are not that obvious. I only noticed it when I swatched it on my hand. I feel this shade is ideal for party wear. Also if you would like to wear it on a regular basis then I would suggest you to wear it as a lip tint, very lightly, just one swipe will do. Just two swipes give a rich colour and covers up lip pigmentation.

I am not good at describing lipstick shades. So I will let the swatches do the talking. 


This lipstick does not settle into fine lines nor does it bleed. It stays on my lips for around 5 hours and gradually fades away evenly leaving behind a nice tint. My lips stay hydrated throughout. The best part is that this lipstick contains SPF 15 which helps protect lips against damaging effects of UV rays. I just love everything about this lipstick. This particular shade will suit fair to medium skin tones. This lipstick has a mild floral fragrance.

I would definitely recommend this lipstick. Attitude has launched six new lipstick shades this month. I will review the tester pack in a few days time so that you can select the shade of your choice.

Pros:

1. Ideal shade for evening/party wear
2. Economically priced.
3. Rich colour pay off
4. Staying power is around 5 hours
5. Mild floral fragrance
6. Covers up lip pigmentation
7. Does not settle into fine lines
8. Does not bleed
9. Lips stay hydrated 
10. Creamy texture
11. Contains SPF 15

Cons:

1. Available only through Amway Business Owners (not a problem for me as my Mom is an ABO)
2. Difficult to identify a particular shade if you own many of these.

Rating: I would rate this product 5/5.


Tuesday 20 August 2013

Florelle Glam Long Lasting Matte Lipstick 13 Review




Price: 340 INR for 4g. Also available on Goodlife at a discounted rate of 272 INR.

Claims:

A creamy and soft matt texture that releases a deep and long lasting colour. Even after hours from application, lips stay soft, coloured and supple. The formula contains Vitamin E-moisturizing and anti age active, Lipodermol-nourishing properties.

Brand Information:

Florelle was created back in 1992 and since then has been offering trendsetting colours and quality to women worldwide. Originally sold in Italy and Switzerland, Florelle is now available in more than 35 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Florelle enjoys universal trust and the enthusiasm of a high quality management always guarantees the highest quality products and the finest service.

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As you can see in the above pictures, even after keeping my hand under running water and blotting the swatches with a tissue paper, the swatches have not wiped off completely.

My experience with the product:

This particular brand is available only on Goodlife. Florelle has got an amazing collection of cosmetics at a very affordable price. At first I was not sure about this brand as it was unknown to me but then I decided to give it a shot as I was looking for a matte lipstick with a reasonable price tag and this lipstick seemed to match my requirements.

The packaging of this lipstick is beautiful. I love the metallic feel of the outer case. The red colour is attractive, very feminine. This lipstick has a nice floral fragrance and not the typical chemical type smell. I’ve never come across any lipsticks having a scent like this one. But it goes away soon after application.

This particular shade is a nice pink colour which will suit medium and fair skin tones better. This is the perfect pink shade I was looking for.


Since this is a matte lipstick, it is very important to exfoliate your lips prior to application of this lipstick, as this lipstick tends to accentuate dry patches. Also, a lip balm is a must or else the lips feel dry. This lipstick glides smoothly over a lip balm. Just one swipe gives a rich colour. I do not swipe it more than twice as the colour turns too dark. Well, the colour choice (whether light or dark) is according to each one’s preference.

I love this lipstick for its excellent staying power. It stays put on my lips for more than 5 hours and after that fades away evenly leaving a nice pink tint. It even stayed put after having two meals in between. The colour does transfer a bit onto cups or glasses.

In conclusion, I would recommend this lipstick to everyone. Even if you have dry lips, a lip balm will solve the problem. At a price tag of 340 INR it is absolutely worth it as due to its rich colour pay off it will last long.

Pros:

1. Cost effective
2. Rich colour pay off
3. Attractive packaging
4. Stays on for over 5 hours
5. Will suit most skin tones
6. Floral fragrance

Cons:

1. Availability
2. Lip balm is a must

Rating: I would rate this product 4.5/5


Sunday 18 August 2013

Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear Review




Price: 85 INR for 50 g.

Claims:

Milk proteins and honey enriched special cream helps remove the epidermal sun tan, thereby restoring the natural fairness of the skin and also preventing pigmentation due to harmful sun. Its matt effect is ideal for hot climates and the cream also helps enhance after facial glow.

Usage:

Apply layer on the face/skin and keep it on for 10-15 minutes and after soft massage remove with water.
Advised to be used every day to restore natural color and glow of the skin.

Key Ingredients:

Milk, Honey and Geranium Oil.

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My experience with the product:

I have already finished quite a few tubs of this product. This is one such product that has effectively helped in removing tan. Mind you, this is not a fairness cream. This cream only lightens tan and helps in restoring your natural skin tone. This product  was earlier available in a tub packaging. But now Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear is available in a tube packaging! Yaay! I think Nature's Essence decided to come up with a tube packaging after hearing about the tub packaging being unhygienic. All the beauty bloggers had emphasized on this point in their reviews. I'm glad the packaging has been changed. The tube packaging is travel friendly and has a flip-to-open cap which shuts tightly. The cream is white in colour and has a mild fragrance.

Earlier when I had just started using the product I was scared to use it on my face as I have very oily skin and I thought this cream would break me out. So I only used it on my feet which were badly tanned. I do not prefer to use it daily though. After using it on alternate days for over two months, my feet were back to their original skin tone. So finally I was tempted to try it on my face. I'm glad it did not break me out. It is very important to massage your face with this cream before you wash it off. After regular use, my skin is back to its original tone. It did not dry out my skin maybe because I am oily skinned. Those of you having dry skin may need to moisturize after using this product. After washing off the cream, my face remains oil free for around 4 hours. Since most of my tan has been removed, I prefer using this cream only once a week.

The only problem here is that the full ingredient list is not mentioned. Just milk, honey and geranium oil cannot help in getting rid of tan.

Overall, this is the best tan removal product I have ever used. I would recommend it to all skin types. But those of you having sensitive skin, please do a patch test first.

Pros:

1. Cost effective product
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Helps in removing tan
4. Easy to apply and remove
5. Easily available online
6. Fragrance is not bothersome
7. Did not break me out
8. Suitable for all skin types.

Cons:

1. Ingredient list is incomplete.

Rating: I would rate this product 4.5/5




Sunday 11 August 2013

Attitude Deodorant Review



Price: 246 INR for 200 ml

Claims:

Attitude Deodorant offers day long protection against body odour. It has a lingering feminine fragrance that leaves you feeling happy and fresh throughout the day. It has a non irritating and non whitening formula that minimizes stains on clothes.

Ingredients:

Propellant, Cyclomethicone, Fragrance, Isopropyl Myristate, Triclosan, Farnesol.

Directions for use:

Shake well before use. Hold can 15 cm away from the body and spray. Do not apply on broken or irritated skin.

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My experience with the product:

Attitude deodorant is packaged in a canister spray bottle. The overall look is simple though. Considering the high humidity here in Goa, a deodorant is a must. This product effectively controls body odour throughout the day. The fragrance is somewhat floral and pleasant. But the smell doesn’t last long. It stays on for around 4 hours. This deodorant controls sweat to some extent. During summer when the humidity is at the highest, upon spraying this deodorant you feel instantly refreshed. It did not irritate my skin in any way nor does it leave any residue on my skin.


I think the product is decently priced. But I wouldn’t buy this one again as I prefer trying out different brands.

Pros:

1. Wonderful fragrance
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Controls body odour
4. No side effects on skin
5. Economically priced

Cons:

1. Fragrance does not last long
2. Available only through Amway business owners

Rating: I would rate this product 3/5


Saturday 10 August 2013

Attitude Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin Review



Price: 375 INR for 150 ml

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My Experience with the Product:

Attitude Cleanser is packaged in a sleek and sturdy opaque bottle having a pump dispenser. I always prefer this type of packaging as it prevents product wastage and is also travel friendly.

The cleanser has a medium consistency. You just have to take a coin sized amount on a cotton pad and gently wipe your face. It has a very mild fragrance. This cleanser removes all traces of dirt and makeup and does not leave any oily residue. It did not break me out either. After using this cleanser my skin feels clean and soft. Some of you may find the price a bit steep but considering that a little amount goes a long way, I find it to be economically priced. Also the cleanser contains natural ingredients like aloe vera, avocado and grapseed extracts.

I would recommend this cleanser for those of you having oily skin as it is mild and won’t irritate the skin. If you are new to the cleansing, toning, moisturizing routine, then you can start with this cleanser.

Pros:

1. Travel friendly packaging
2. Cost effective
3. Mild and gentle on skin
4. Effectively removes all traces of dirt and makeup
5. Mild fragrance

Cons:

1. Contains parabens
2. Available only through Amway Business Owners

Rating: I would rate this product 4/5