Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love this foundation from Maybelline fit me range, and this shade 230 - Natural buff almost feels like second skin on my skin and complexion. However, the way it stays put on my face is something I find slightly weird. I checked my shade online from reviews of various bloggers and got my perfect shade after reading the review on   corallista blog. I placed the order online on amazondotin and got it happily in my makeup kitty 😁 few months back. My joys held no bounds when I saw the way it so seamlessly blended into my skin and gave me an almost airbrushed finish, that too without the use of any primer. Total bliss 😇. However, after few hours of wearing it full on face, I saw that my face looked a lil darker. So, OMG 😱 it oxidizes after 3-4 hours of wearing....and bleh 😒 there goes my happiness down the drain. But, I loved the shade and the texture so decided to wear it like a concealer and not like a foundation. Somehow, it has...

Faces Foundation brush review Faces Foundation Brush My experience with this Faces Foundation brush Though I already have stippling brush, foundation brush, buff brush and makeup sponges with me, I do tend to use my fingers most of the times to apply foundation. However, I've always noticed a great deal of difference in the finishes I get from same foundation with the change in applicators. From my experience with foundation brushes, I've felt that it takes a bit more time in getting smoother and natural looking coverage on face, as compared to sponges or buff brushes. When I tried this Faces foundation brush, I was pretty impressed on how easily it got me that natural finish without making my foundation look overdone or streaky at all.

Maybelline New York ClearGlow Shine-free Clear Stick   The product claims to be a skin clarifying stick with Mineral Clay that effectively and visibly clears away appearance of pores, skin impurities and absorbs excess sebum for a clearer healthy-looking skin. Price: INR 250/- for 10 g Shade being reviewed: 04 - Fawn My experience with this ClearGlow Shine-free Clear Stick Maybelline New York ClearGlow Shine-free Clear Stick has been branded as their BB stick. I've already used BB cream from Maybelline (reviewed HERE ) and I quite liked the way it worked with my skin; the shade that went perfectly with my skintone was 03 - Natural.This particular BB stick from the brand comes in a thick fat bullet in a nice handy packaging with a transparent cap. I have this in shade 04 - Fawn, which is a bit darker than my skintone, but it blends well into my skin to give a smooth coverage.

Lotus Herbals launches Nutraglow - Daily Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 25 NUTRAGLOW from Lotus Herbals is a light weight tinted MOISTURIZER which contains a hint of skin perfecting color that helps in hiding any appearance of imperfections on your skin. 

I got this particular foundation from Myntra.com few days back and have used it quite a couple of times so far. Let us get into the details of what this foundation has to offer followed by my experience with it. Lotus Herbals PureStay Foundation SPF 20  1. PURESTAY Nourishing Foundation is a preservative free all day wear oil free foundation that gives the skin ultimate weightless coverage 2. It hydrates the skin. 3. Diminishes the appearance of fine lines without clogging pores. 4. Delays ageing. 5. SPF 20 for UV protection. 6. 100% vegetarian and Made with natural ingredients 7. Made with natural ingredients 8. Suitable for all skin types Bought from: Myntra.com Price: INR 595/- My experience with this foundation I absolutely loveee this foundation and can say that I've finally got my HG in it. The texture and shade just perfectly match my skintone and work amazingly in keeping it look flawless and fresh for hours. I have oily combination skin and my s...

Hello friends, I hope this holiday season is going great for you guys and you are enjoying it to the fullest. I've also been busy buying gifts for my near and dear ones. Since, I've been staying in a remote industrial area, and I have my little 2 month old son to take care of, I have to rely on online shopping for all my shopping and gifting needs.I really feel these online shopping portals to be a blessing for people like me who can't access major brands easily. So, while I bought stuffs here and there for everyone in my family, I had to buy some stuffs for myself as well. Since party season is on, there were certain stuffs that I decided to purchase for myself to make my 'makeup' fit for the occasions. Myntra.com has become a well known name in the major online shopping portals now for its fashion apparel, accessories and shoes. I've been shopping my stuffs from this website right from my Bangalore days and have really loved the website for its easy ...

Indulge with ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup.  Revlon, the leader in longwear makeup, introduces a new whipped crème foundation with time-release technology that provides all day flexible wear that won’t cake or flake.  Skin looks flawless with up to 24 hours wear!   The smooth, silky texture of ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup blends right into your skin, with no heavy or cakey feeling. The formula, containing silk and botanicals, goes on silky smooth with coverage you can build to even out skin tone. Presented in a sleek glass jar, the luxurious crème makeup leaves a soft matte finish that will enhance any complexion. So indulge your skin with Revlon ColorStay Whipped Crème Makeup, for a flawless look all day long. Long wear never looked and felt so good! FEATURES & BENEFITS: • Time release technology balances skin for a continuously flawless look. • This next-generation patent-pending whipped crème formula feels lightweight and comfortable, so makeup ...

Beauty companies are renowned for promising exceptional results, but how many times have you felt deflated having used one of these ‘miracle’ products? Often in the land of make-up you get what you pay for, but there is value for money out there! It sometimes takes a bit of trial and error, but there is a world of beauty items that do actually offer value for money.  Image Source To help you along, I’ve devised a list of some of the most affordable beauty products that do actually work,

Being a person with oily/combination skin, I usually aim on getting the products that give me matte finish, especially in the current hot and humid climate. However, I always welcome a fresh glow and dewy look that makes me look brightened up and natural, as long as it sustains the heat and humidity. This particular product from Liz Earle has definitely helped me achieve that quite nicely. So, on that note, let us have a look at the product below: Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint - SPF 15: Beige 02 The perfect way to enhance your skin. Our rich and creamy, yet lightweight formula leaves all skin types looking naturally dewy, even and radiant. With mineral UV protection SPF15, it’s enriched with our own blend of natural source vitamin E, borage and avocado, specially selected to work in harmony with our skincare range. Ingredients: Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Isononyl isono...

With the rage BB creams have created all around the makeup world, and after having a great experience with one BB cream from Vedicline+ that I reviewed HERE , I  was definitely tempted to try more. Maybelline BB Creams have already been quite popular in India, and I was quite excited to give them a try. I got the shade 01- Nude and 03-Natural. Check out more details and complete review below: Maybelline BB cream or Bright Benefit Cream is an 8-in-1 benefit skin cream meant for all skin types. The Maybelline BB cream or Bright Benefit Cream is an 8-in-1 benefit skin cream meant for all skin types. Instantly brightens : Brightens skin to one tone lighter. Protects with SPF 21/ PA+++ : Has a smooth, light & non-greasy texture. Evens tone : Hides imperfections & corrects uneven skin tone. Hydrates : Moisturises all day(8 hours). Conceals : Perfectly conceals flaws, blemishes & redness. Smoothes : Instantly makes skin soft...

Hi friends, A while back I shared with you the story about the launch of L'Oreal's L'Or Electric Range of makeup products HERE . I got a couple of products from the range as well as Prizes for the Beauty Diaries Electrifying Eyes contest Out of these products, I would be sending following products as prizes to the top 3 winners of the Beauty Diaries Electrifying Eyes contest: First Prize:  L'Oreal's contour kohl  and    L'Oreal Colour appeal eyeshadow Second Prize:  L'Oreal's Mineral Foundation Third Prize:  L'Oreal's Colour Rich Star Lipcolor Lipstick - Aishwarya Rai  Have a look at the L'Or collection below: Below are some of the products from L'Oreal's L'OR electric range  And below are some individual pics of what I got. Colour Infallible eyeshadow -15 Flshback Silver Instant impact felt liner Super Liner Luminizer  L'Oreal Colour Rich Star Lip Colors ...