Spring Favorites

This is the first time I decided to share my beauty favorites. I have been wanting to share these posts with you for along time, but I was not sure whether I should do monthly and seasonal favorites, so finally I decided to do this one to start with, what do you guys think?

I will try to post every month my favorite beauty products, hopefully I can keep up with it.

I am also going to do small mini reviews for them in these posts. These are just my opinion for these products, it can differ from all skin types.

Today I am going to share some of my Spring Favorites. When a new season begins to change your make-up routine is as important as re-arranging your closet for the new time. Independently of your skin type, the weather change affects all the beauty tools you use that maybe for winter were okay, but with the heat getting closer and the skin trying to moisturize by itself, new methods and products are needed.

One thing always happens with the change of warm weather is that make-up tends to soften a lot, while in winter a heavy foundation may stay intact, on spring-summer is hard to maintain, not to mention unnatural.

1. This season is where I use the most is BB/CC Creams, and if you want more coverage you can always mix 50/50 with your usual foundation. I use this L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder which is medium coverage foundation, but its perfect for spring and summer season. I am in shade Classic Ivory. I think they are discontinuing this line, its such an amazing foundation, If you find it better grab it now. I already have two backups.

   

2. I use this WetnWild Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve your Cabana as over all setting/ face powder. I know it’s a bronzer but I use it as face powder because its perfect shade for my skin tone. It has SPF 15 for  protection which is a great deal two in one product.

3. Pixi Color Corrector Concealer in Brightening peach. It’s a salmon peach color corrector which diminishes my purple/blue tone under eyes.

4. Milani Baked Blush in Delizioso Pink. It’s a perfect blue based pink matte bush without any shimmer. It has great pigmentation, is not powdery, and has a silky application with nice coverage. This is such a gorgeous blush. It looks really bright in the pan, but you can apply it lightly and it gives your skin a beautiful, natural glow. I have cool toned skin and this complements it so well. This looks so natural and really brightens up your face. Great staying power too.

   

5. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All-in-One Custom Palette for Face & Eyes in Natural Nude. I love using it as a highlighter on my cheeks and on my eyelid and inner corner. I also some of the shimmer shadows as overall eyelid color. Its such a great multipurpose product.  

6. Rimmel Gel Eyeliner and Kate Moss Green Eye shadow stick in Green These are such long wearing eyeliners. This black eyeliner is my holy grail gel eyeliner. Its such a great easy wear liner. In Spring season I wear a lot of colorful liners too, this season have been using green color. I have been using green liner as lid color or tight line or lower lid.

7. Essence I love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara. I really love this mascara. It gives great volume, length, and darkness. Clumps a little bit but not bad at all, the brush is good. I use it everyday and would definitely buy it again.

 

8. Epille Green Tea Cleanisng Tissues, These are amazing. They work really well and they're so cheap. They leave my face feeling so soft, and it removes all the oils, dirt, and makeup. It's also so amazing because  $1 for 30 wipes and $2 for 60 wipes, rather then having wipes around 5-7 dollars that don't even work. Plus it works for all skin types,it cannot beat that. I love that they come in variety of choices from cucumber, aloe, green tea, and others. I would totally buy these again.

9. Sexiest Fantasies body mist in Fireworks , its such a perfect body mist for spring season. Its pretty sensual odor. Its just $8 at CVS.

 

10. Lipsticks:- This spring season I have got some new lipsticks in my stash and have been using them every day.

a. Jordana Matte it Girl

b. Milani Matte Passion

c. Milani Rose Hip

d. Milani Pretty Natural

e. Black Radiance Hibiscus

f. Maybelline Color Elixir in Rose Redefined

11. Nail polishes In spring season I start using all bright orange , pink colors. This season I have mostly used these a lot. I have already posted a Manicure before using the lavender nail polish from Poparazi and glitter.

Forever 21 in purple Clear, WetnWild Blazed Poparazzi in Lovely in Liliac, Essie 1095, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Big Teal 325 , Essence Ultimate Pink , NYC Grand Central clear coat and Poparazi Cuticle Oil

  

12. Jergens BB Protect and BB Body, in spring don’t need any heavy sunscreen coats, just a sheer protections is good enough. I use this Jergens BB Protect cream which has SPF 15 which is good for over all body. It has sheer color like bb cream but does not change your skin color by any means. It smells really nice. I have already reviewed this on my blog, click here for detailed review.

13. Carmex Vanilla lip balm with spf 15, you always have to protect the lips also from sun. This is a perfect lip balm for spring, as it has sheer vanilla flavor.

Have any beauty suggestions for me or products you’ve loved this spring? Share in the comments below…

Thanks for reading!

Chitra

Essence Cosmetics Long Lasting Lipstick–Adorable Matt 14

Hi Girls,

As you know , this week I am reviewing my recent favorites Lipsticks I picked up from Ulta, they are Long Lasting Lipsticks from “Essence Cosmetics”.

I already reviewed two “Wear Berries” and “Coral Calling” , today I have third one called “Adorable Matt”

They are just $2.99 for 0.13oz/ 3.8g. It has a E logo printed on the lipstick and the rim where the cap closes it has a color of the lipstick ring,s o that you can choose the color of lipstick. There are 16 colors on their website from Neutrals to Pink, Red and Oranges too.

Essence Claims:- the lipsticks provide your lips with intensive color for several hours without drying them out. you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for – from bright pink to intensive red and chilled-out berry to subtle nude shades. the essence logo on the texture and the matt, black packaging with a ring of color to match the actual color of the lipstick are true eye-catchers!

My Review This color is prefect red color for fall and winters, it is a creamy matt not drying at al. It goes on beautifully not at all patchy , pigmentation is really good as but you can build more to get little darker. The texture is creamy and slides on your lips and makes them look fuller and smoother. It has a lipstick smell, but goes on after you use once. It feels comfortable and non drying. But it does not last long though, it lasted for 3 hours for me. Then I had to reapply, but I don’t mind. It does leave light stain on your lips. I would totally recommend these colors for fall. For this price it is absolutely beautiful everyday color.

Swatches

 Cheers Chitra

Essence Cosmetics Long Lasting Lipstick– Coral Calling 01

Hi Girls,

As you know , this week I am reviewing my recent favorites lipsticks I picked up from Ulta, they are Long Lasting Lipsticks from “Essence Cosmetics”. 

I already reviewed one called “Wear Berries” yesterday, today I have second one called “Coral Calling”.

They are just $2.99 for 0.13oz/ 3.8g. It has a E logo printed on the lipstick and the rim where the cap closes it has a color of the lipstick ring,s o that you can choose the color of lipstick. There are 16 colors on their website from Neutrals to Pink, Red and Oranges too.

Essence Claims:- the lipsticks provide your lips with intensive color for several hours without drying them out. you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for – from bright pink to intensive red and chilled-out berry to subtle nude shades. the essence logo on the texture and the matt, black packaging with a ring of color to match the actual color of the lipstick are true eye-catchers!

My Review
The color is prefect coral color for spring and summer. It goes on beautifully not at all patchy , pigmentation is not that good as Wear Berries but you can build on good to get little darker. The texture is creamy and slides on your lips and makes them look fuller and smoother. It has a lipstick smell, but goes on after you use once. It feels comfortable and non drying. But it does not last long though, it lasted for 3 hours for me. Then I had to reapply, but I don’t mind. It does not leave stain.
I would totally recommend these colors for spring and small. For this price it is absolutely beautiful everyday color.

Swatches


Cheers
Chitra

Essence Cosmetics Long Lasting Lipstick–Wear Berries 09

Hi Girls,
This whole week, I am reviewing my recent favorites Lipsticks I picked up from Ulta, they are Long Lasting Lipsticks from Essence. They are just $2.99 for 0.13oz/ 3.8g. It has a E logo printed on the lipstick and the rim where the cap closes it has a color of the lipstick ring,s o that you can choose the color of lipstick. There are 16 colors on their website from Neutrals to Pink, Red and Oranges too.
Essence Claims:- the lipsticks provide your lips with intensive color for several hours without drying them out. you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for – from bright pink to intensive red and chilled-out berry to subtle nude shades. the essence logo on the texture and the matt, black packaging with a ring of color to match the actual color of the lipstick are true eye-catchers!
My Review
The color is berry, dusty rose perfect for transition from spring to fall color. It goes on beautifully not at all patchy , pigmentation is good, but you can build on really good to get darker. The texture is creamy and slides on your lips and makes them look fuller and smoother. It has a lipstick smell, but goes on after you use once. It feels comfortable and non drying. But it does not last long though, it lasted for 3 hours for me. Then I had to reapply, but I don’t mind. It does not leave stain. I would totally recommend these colors for fall and winter this season. For the price it is absolutely beautiful everyday color. Swatches



Cheers
Chitra

Swatches for Essence Cosmetics - Stay Matt Lip Cream in - Silky Red 04

 

This one is the last in my stay matt lip cream collection from essence cosmetics, I am not sure if they have 03, I just have 01, 02 and 04

My two recent posts are other shades in this line (01 and 02), please have a look. For just $2.99 a great matte/satin lipstick for matt lipstick sucker/ addicts. I got these from HEB Stores in Austin, I am not sure if they have these store anywhere, but you can also find them in ULTA or online on Essence website, I think some of my friend told me its available in Canada also.. You can get them from Germany otherwise, if you have any friends there

1. Review and Swatches for 01 Velvet Rose 
2. Swatches for Essence Stay Matt lip cream in Smooth Berry 02

Review:

1. It has a doe foot applicator, which makes it easier to work with. Don’t get too too much product on the applicator, otherwise you tend to bleed from the lips.
2. It has a nice vanilla toffee like smell.
3. The packaging is not that great but gives true color.
4. The consistency is definitely very creamy, it feels very smooth on the lips.
5. It did not dry on my lips, I always use lip balm underneath, so may it helped.
6. Long lasting around four hours.Smooth Berry in same line does stain, but this one does not.
7. I personally think the Essence Stay Matt lip creams are great.  If you can get your hands on them, definitely check them out.

Swatches: Enjoy the Swatches girls:-

 

   

                                               

Enjoy
Chitra

Swatches for Essence Cosmetics - Stay Matt Lip Cream in - Smooth Berry 02

I posted Review and Swatches for 01 Velvet Rose in my last post , please have a look that also. For just $2.99 a great matte/satin lipstick for matt lipstick sucker/ addicts.
Review:

1. It has a doe foot applicator, which makes it easier to work with. Don’t get too too much product on the applicator, otherwise you tend to bleed from the lips.
2. It has a nice vanilla toffee like smell.
3. The packaging is not that great but gives true color.
4. The consistency is definitely very creamy, it feels very smooth on the lips.
5. It did not dry on my lips, I always use lip balm underneath, so may it helped.
6. Long lasting around four hours.Smooth Berry in same line does stain, but this one does not.
7. I personally think the Essence Stay Matt lip creams are great.  If you can get your hands on them, definitely check them out.

Swatches: Enjoy the Swatches
 
After 4 hours and eating and drinking.

Enjoy
Chitra

Review and Swatches for Essence Cosmetics - Stay Matt lip cream - in 01 Velvet Rose

I got this lipstick from Ulta long back 4 months ago, but somehow I lost in my drawer and when I found it, I decided to swatch and post it for you. It was $2.99 in Ulta and I think this is the price for this matt lipstick in other stores also. I am sucker for matt lipsticks, so I keep on searching new matt everywhere. They come in 3 more shades, 02 Smooth Berry, 03 Soft Nude, and 04 silky red .
I have 3 , will be posting the swatches for other 2 soon. They are very similar for NYX Soft Matt Lip cream which I didn’t find great, but I love these, they are cheap and better quality then NYX ones. I would totally recommend these over NYX.


Review:

1. It has a doe foot applicator, which makes it easier to work with. Don’t get too too much product on the applicator, otherwise you tend to bleed from the lips.
2. It has a nice vanilla toffee like smell.
3. The packaging is not that great but gives true color.
4. The consistency is definitely very creamy, it feels very smooth on the lips.
5. It did not dry on my lips, I always use lip balm underneath, so may it helped.
6. Long lasting around four hours.Smooth Berry in same line does stain, but this one does not.
7. I personally think the Essence Stay Matt lip creams are great.  If you can get your hands on them, definitely check them out.

Swatches: Enjoy the Swatches


Cheers
Chitra

Waterfall/swoosh nail art- with Fan Brush

Happy May guys, I was inspired with Miss Jenfablous for this tutorial, I just used this only on one nail with a fan brush, but you can use this design on all nails.

Nail Polishes used:-

1. Pure Ice – 1067 Bottom Line Base Coat
2. Sally Hansen nailgrowth Miracle – Clearly Quick top coat
3. NYC Long wearing – 147 Lexington Lilac 
4. LA Colors NP392 Amethyst
5. WetnWild Fast Dry – 232C FuchsiaRama
6. WetnWild Fergie A003 Gold Album
7. A fan brush,  Essence Fan brush
8. Q-tips and Nail polish remover
9. Sally Hansen Vitasurge Cuticle Gel

Step by Step Directions with Images:-

1. Always protect your nails with base coat.
2. After the base coat dries, paint your nails as lilac color nail polish.
3. With fan brush, strike pink and then purple stripes. Then top with little golden stripes. Use aluminum foil to add some color like shown, this way you will not dry out your nail polishes.
4. For lasting wear clear / fast drying top coat.
5. Remove the excess nail polish on your fingers or around nails with Q tip and nail polish remover.

Share your photos with me if you try them, on my social media linked on my blog.


 



-Xoxo, have a great weekend
Chitra