Saturday, July 17, 2010

Glossicious is Away !!!!!


I know ! I know .. i travel a lot . But what can i do ? i love to travel.
So its the that time of the month. Glossicious will be having no posts until i come back.

This trip is "special" for me.
why?
 wait until i come back :)
I will surprise you all.

You know the drill ! Glossicious Routine will be same , comments will be moderated. I will try to respond to emails and tweet if time allows.

I can be reached at my email  if you have something really  important to ask.
Meanwhile feel free to browse the Glossicious Archive and maybe you missed something interesting.

So i will see you girls first first week of august. I love you all , i love reading your comments and i appreciate your daily visits. It means a world to me.

When i come back you will see exciting reviews, previews,holiday pictures and news.

so i will see you all real soon..

xoxo




Whoopsie - I did it again !!

I won Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo and Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Gel CreamLiners !! 
But am not sure if i won one of these or all shades, if i won all shades/colors, that would be awsumm! 
I asked them , as soon as i get a reply , i will update here :)


Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo


Description  (taken from website)
  • Dual-ended volumizing and lengthening mascara enhances eyes with illuminating color for ultra-dramatic & glamorous lashes.
  • Perfectly coordinated shades can be used alone or used together for multiple looks & customized lashes!
 and also won this Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Liners !! Since I read the reviews , i wanted to try these. Thank you God :)


Description (taken from website)
  • Three custom shades provide a glamorous look to define and enhance your eye color.
  • Unique gel cream formula glides-on effortlessly and smoothly while providing the definition of a liquid eyeliner.
  • Long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant formula provides 24-Hour definition.
  • Includes Pro-Eyeliner Brush for effortless and precise application.
  • Stackable eyeliner pots can be pulled apart for individual use on-the-go.
 BUT !!! my cousin is coming on July 21, so i doubt it , she will get them before her flight , i will have to wait for her to go back and send these to me :)
I can wait.


Note: Please remember Physicians Formula competitions and giveaways are (Limited to US and Canada only)

Friday, July 16, 2010

Illamasqua-50% off soon-to-be-discontinued products‏


Visit illamasqua.com to grab some of these bye bye beauties, for half the price .

Korres- Wild Rose Collection


Korres Wild Rose Collection offers a complete regimen from long-lasting daily hydration to intense treatment and skin perfecting make-up products - all designed to brighten, revitalize and protect your skin. As with all our natural skincare and color products, the Wild Rose collection is formulated to achieve maximum, long- lasting results using highly effective natural extracts without all the harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients. It is packed with wild rose oil, rich in vitamin C, offering potent antioxidant protection and also working against fine lines and skin hyper-pigmentation. 
 This collection contains Makeup , bath and body & Skin care products.
Here are some of the products offered in Korres Wild Rose collection
Korres wild rose aka Color range :
* Korres Wild Rose Concealer, 
 * Korres Wild Rose Foundation, 
* Korres Wild Rose compact Powder ,  
Skin Care:  
* Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6 ,
Korres Wild Rose Mask,
Bath & Body :  
* Korres Wild Rose shower gel , 
 * Korres Wild Rose body butter ,  
* Korres Wild Rose Body milk .

I have already shared my views on Korres Wild Rose Lip butter and Wild Rose Brightening Serum .
I will let you know soon what we jotted down as we use each product in near future.


Let me know if you want me to review any product first, I would love to do that.


| Products marked with * are those which i will be reviewing from Korres wild rose collection among few others in future and were provided by company/PR for consideration |

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Nail Art: Sleek Makeup Nailed + Viva La Nails

Who doesnt like butter flies ? i am a sucker when it comes to them , i love painting them , looking at them , even have some artificial butterflies decorations  hanging in my room.

Haven t you guessed yet , today's nails are inspired by butterflies?

awwww!! love em.


Products Used:


Viva La Nails Butterfly stickers*
Femina Top coat

 *Products marked with* were sent for free for consideration. 

Me Likes this nail art, simple and yet sooo cute, what about you? Would you do butterflies on nails?


New-Laboratoire Remede Translucent UV Coat SPF 30 & Soft Focusing Lotion

Do you know What is common in Tyra Banks, Kristen Bell, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Jennifer Garner  & Debra Messing.?

I am obsessed with tinted moisturizer this year ( it seems am obsessed with everything).. oh well. When ever i read Tinted moisturzer  in medium written somewhere , it instantly has my attention.


I am lusting after Translucent UV Coat SPF 30.

New from Laboratoire Remede is the improved oil-free Translucent UV Coat SPF 30.



This is a lightly tinted (available in untinted) oil-free translucent fluid that acts as an ultra-light beautifying shield that protects and perfects the skin with SPF 30 protection and iridescent light-reflecting powders. Featherweight and with soft-focusing powders for a flawless appearance, this natural finish sheer foundation-meets-sunscreen has conquered the lightweight SPF category hands dow

Available Shades
•light
•medium
•dark
•new untinted 

Price:£30 for 30 ml

 
Laboratoire Remede Soft Focusing Lotion


 If you need an instant fix for wrinkles, large pores or other unsightlies, look no further than Laboratoire Remede Soft Focusing Lotion. This oil-free, magical, light-diffusing liquid is fast to forgive, and leaves flagging skin looking flawless, luminzed and radiant in a flash. The gorgeous-glow secret of many a starlet. Layer on alone, or mix with foundation. 


Price:£31 for 30 ml

You can both in a set as well
 
Skin Credible Set for Price: £70 from remede.com


So What do you say , if its good enough for Tyra Banks, Kristen Bell, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Jennifer Garner  & Debra Messing, is it good enough for us?

 Disclaimer: Above information was provided by the PR
 

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Nails of the Day: Sleek Makeup Nailed in Turquoise

I will doing some nail art or nails of the day posts in coming days with the  Sleek Makeup Nailed i got few days earlier.
Today its Sleek Makeup Nailed in Turquoise  ,one of my favorite summer nail polishes , Its such a pretty color.
First coat was bit streaky , but second made it opaque and all better. It dries pretty quickly, a plus point for clumsy person like me.



 Pretty ? No?

Price: $ 5.50
 Available at sleekmakeup.com
 
 
Turquoise Nails?
Yay or Nay?

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

TAG : 8 Questions!


I was tagged by lovely Greek friend Stavroula , we share so many same favourites, and i love love , LOVVE chatting with her on twitter and face book , it seems we can talk all day.
She is always there to give suggestions and tips.
She just had a bronzer week on her blog , If you like bronzers,like i do , Check her blog out.

Here are 8 question which  Stavroula asked us !


- What's your top makeup tip/product for oily skin?
I have dry skin , so the best tip i can give is if you have oily skin, choose a product that is oil-free and won’t clog pores.
 





- What's your favorite nude lipstick?
My Favorite Lipstick is Rimmel Nude Delight / MAC myth (gloss on the top)

 


- What's your absolute favorite summer nail polish?
Its Right now SleekMakeup Nailed polish in Turquoise or Florida

 


- If you could only pick one makeup brand to use from now own, which one would it be?
I think i would choose MAC or Makeup forever, as they have wide variety of colors and they have Huge list of products which will suit every skin type / tone
 
- What's your favorite part in your makeup routine and why?
I love putting on my foundation/ powder and my blush then kajal,These three products just make my face "Alive".. i just love it :) 


 - French/Natural manicure/pedicure or bright colors?
Both :P  I usually go with bright colors as i suck at doing french manicure
 


- What's your favorite dessert? (yumm yumm)
anthing with Chocolate and orange ,  Badam Barfis.
 



- Bags or shoes? What's your absolute obsession? ;)
Can i say both? no? okay i guess it will have to be bags 

 Okay so here are my 8 questions

  1.  What's your least favorite part in your makeup routine and why?
  2. What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
  3. What is your favorite blush brand to use?  
  4. Are you a classic beauty or a total trendsetter? 
  5. Name one favorite drugstore and one high end brand !
  6. What makeup products do you bring on vacation?
  7. What you prefer ? Full coverage foundation ? Or sheer tinted moisturizer? 
  8. Who is your favorite your tube guru?

     I am tagging everyone , who reads this post , Yes! you are bound to do this. You cant run or hide( BTW I loveee Enrique Iglesis )

    Please Leave me a link if you do  the tag, i would love, seriously love to read your answers

    The Body Shop Pakistan-Nomadic Goddess Summer Makeup Collection


    The Body Shop Nomadic Goddess Summer Makeup Collection offers Baked-to-Last Powders  which offer incredible shades, amazing colour and enhanced shimmer for subtle highlighting. They can be used wet for intense drama. These domes of colour are handmade on terracotta discs and slow-baked in the oven. The result is a unique collection of amazing colours inspired by nature.
     Nomadic Goddess from The Body Shop is inspired by Earth ,how it looks stunning and illuminating when they are heated by the sun’s heat.The bold, bright colours in everyday items and the unique colours of the earth inspired the vibrant palette of Nomadic Goddess

    This collection is mostly about Gold , Bronze and Greens. The collection contains two most popular moisturizing oils in the Nomadic Goddess range: community Trade olive oil and marula oil 


    The Body Shop Nomadic Goddess Summer Makeup Collection contains the following products



    The Body Shop Italian Baked-To-Last Bronze

     These Bronzers,which were baked using Italian technologies, are called Italian Baked-To-Last Bronze.

    Available in 2 shades:

    •       01 Golden Glow
    •      02 Warm Glow

     Warm Glow has golden brown sheen with hints of peachy pink and fine micro-glitter.


    Baked eyeshadows Italian Baked-To-Last Eye Color 


    • Moonstone
    • Jade
    • Copper
    The Body Shop Love Gloss 
    Comes in three shades
    •  02 Golden Coral
    •  17 Sweet Peach
    •  18 Tropical Pink



    Carbon Black Eye Definer



     Available in one shade:
    •    01 Carbon Black


     The body shop Waterproof Mascara 
        

       Available in Black waterproof  shade
          
     *I really  want Warm Glow bronzer, all three baked  eyeshadows from The Body Shop Nomadic Goddess Summer Makeup Collection 

    Anything from this collection tickles your fancy?

    Disclaimer: Information was provided by the PR /Company

    Monday, July 12, 2010

    The Limited Edition Luscious Twilight Palette is now available online


    The highly anticipated Luscious Twilight palette ,LE has been launched online for purchase

     The Twilight Palette will start becoming available at stores at different times this week.


    Luscious Twilight Kit

    A limited-edition collection of new shades inspired by the Twilight Saga that will get you gorgeous in minutes!
    Featuring the Cullen Crest on its cover, this petite palette is a treasure trove of eyeshadows, lip glosses and face shimmer inspired by characters from the series.

    This palette contains:

    8 Eyeshadows: Full Moon, Mortal, Jane, Eclipse, Alice, Esme, Venom, Rosalie.
    4 Lip Glosses: Glow, Emily, Fatal, Bitten.
    1 Face Shimmer: Bella

    All 8 eyeshadows have been formulated or maximum impact! The intense shades will glide on and stay put. Use as an all over wash of colour or layer them together for a glamorous look.
    The lip glosses/lip tints in this palette are infused with shea butter to moisturise your lips with a soft hint of colour.
    Use the Bella face shimmer on cheekbones and the center of your forehead for a surreal glow!

    This is a Limited-Edition item. Available only till supplies last. Buy your palette to enter the Luscious Twilight Contest!  

    Go here to Order yours for Rs 1,495/-

    EOTD: Pink and Green




    Products Used:

    Mabrook Shinning Glitter eye shadow pencilin Blue as base
    Mabrook Shinning Glitter eye shadow pencil in Pink as base
    Collection 2000 Glam crystal eyeliner gel in La Freak
    Barry M dazzle dust in Candy Floss (From their pink gift kit)
    Maybelline Expert wear eyeshadow in Emerald City 
    Benefit Bad gal mascara
    ELF eyeshadow in Black( from their smoky get the look kit)
    Eldora false eyelashes
    Hashmi kajal (not pictured)

    I personally loved this look. It was even my face book display pic for a while.

    How do you like it ? or hate it?