Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Though its time to take a detox from all the festivities, glitter and glamour, I am still in the momentum and couldn't stop myself in indulging a bit more. A part of that indulgence was to order these glitter nail lacquers from Sugar cosmetics. This was my first ever purchase from the brand and I am so glad I got these. The shades I ordered were named - "Show of sands" and "Bridal brown". True to their names, these nail lacquers are gorgeously pigmented and full of micro glitters that look absolutely breathtaking when light falls on them. " Show of sands " looks exactly like its name. Exquisitely soft nude sand shade with soft glitters. Show of sands - Sugar cosmetics Nail lacquer " Bridal brown " is a perfect party mate for your nails. It is a gorgeous dark brown shade with micro glitters. Bridal brown - Sugar cosmetics nail lacquer The bottles look cute. The applicator brush is thick and gives a smooth finish i...

This summer create an interplay of light and colors with Lakme Absolute Illusion make-up range Raising the curtain on this season's style statement, Lakmé along with Rajesh Pratap Singh - grand finale designer for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2014, today launched Lakmé Absolute Illusion, the latest fashion week collection that will create magic on the runway on 16th March 2014. Inspired by illusions, the Grand Finale of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 will be a magnificent interplay of light and color through make-up and outfits that are true to the designer's signature style. Lakmé Absolute Illusion will comprise of eight metallic shimmer eyeshadow monos and four limited edition nail colors. Lakme's trend forecast for the season is dominated by bold lustrous eyes in metallic pearl hues of Pink, Gold, Blue, Black, Starlight and Peach. Lakmé Absolute Color Illusion Pearl Eyeshadow can be used wet for a molten look or dry for a metallic finish. The limited edi...

Faces Cosmetics Ultime Pro Nail Lacquer - Mandarin A single coat wonder! A truly professional range. Powered by a revolutionary high gloss formula. Long lasting, no chip finish. Gives a super rich color burst, even in a single coat. Available in a range of vibrant shades. Price: INR 399/- for 9.8 ml My experience with this nail lacquer: Ultime pro nail lacquers are recent launches by Faces cosmetics and I have the shade "Mandarin" from the range, which is a gorgeous neon orange shade to give an instant pop of color to your entire look. The nail lacquer comes in a round bottle with metallic finish cap. The brush applicator is a bit thick and gives an amazing smooth  and glossy finish in just one go even for a lousy nail polish person like me! The nail lacquer has a decent consistency to go smoothly on the nails and gives an opaque finish in first application itself. However, I do use 2 coats to seal the color and smooth texture on my nails.

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 ...

I have been an ardent fan of metallic nail polish shades and when I came across this particular shade from Catrice, I couldn't resist myself from getting a hold of it. Check out more details below: Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer - #620: Captain Sparrow's Boat 46 vibrant lacquers, so beautiful you simply can’t get enough. The top coat gives an additional highlight that provides even more radiance and color. This way, your nails are sure to be the most beautiful accessory of the season. With just one stroke of the special professional brush, your nails will become this season’s ultimate high fashion accessory - to go with every outfit and every mood. Formaldehyde-free. Price: Somewhere around 3-4 Euros ( Don’t remember exactly!  Sorry and I lost the bill) :( My experience with this Nail lacquer: I've always loved Catrice cosmetics and this nail lacquer is no exception to the quality the brand has to offer. The nail polish goes smoothly on my nails and gives even...

FACES has just taken the nail art culture a notch higher. Textured special effects on nails are set to become an even bigger rage. Get gorgeous with this innovative polish that lets you create dazzling nail art effects in just a few minutes. FACES Cosmetics, a globally acclaimed makeup, skincare and lifestyle accessories brand from Canada, is all set to introduce Magnetix – an international range of magnetic nail enamel, being launched for the first time in India. So next time you feel like heading to a nail art bar for designer nails, remember FACES MAGNETIX can help you “Do It Yourself”. The revolutionary magnetic nail lacquer can create stunning 3D nail art designs with its magnetic lid in chic metallic shades and all on its own by you just choosing the look. Combining international technology with a comprehensive understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, FACES continuously innovates to offer a wide range of high performance and world class products.  “FACES Magneti...

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,

Hi friends, I shared the launch of 20 new shades by Faces in their Nail enamels a few days back HERE . I've been using this particular shade called "Salmon Fishing" since a while now and have quite loved it so far. Check out more details about it below: Faces Cosmetics Nail Enamel - #44 Salmon Fishing Price for the quantity: INR 199 for 9ml My experience with this nail polish

Revel in the shades of the season!  The hottest manicure trends of Summer 2012 are here to sweep you off your feet!  Creamy nudes that will complement all the floral hues of the season! Brights to scintillate! A wide array of corals, pinks, reds with gorgeous greens and blues that will leave you breathless! Prices at 199, you can grab your favorite shade from the nearest SIS. FACES has already been making a splash across most major cities in India, with seventeen signature stores and eleven exclusive mall kiosks in operation. In fact the bang-on-trend, FACES color cosmetics range is also available in over 350 SIS touch points where consumers can experience the product in an aided environment. And over 7000 outlets stock the grooming must-haves from FACES, the range of personal care accessories.The brand with a more than 38 year old heritage and expertise in the Color cosmetics business globally, has aggressively expanded the width of its product offering in India to o...

Avon calls it a gorgeous statement-making green nail polish. Intense Bright with Salon-Quality and high shine formula lasts up to 10 days. Fortified with acrylic. Precision flat brush. Its long-lasting formula ensures fewer touch-ups, and creamy application is a dream to work with. Price: INR 149/- for 8ml My experience with this nail enamel Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamels already have a lovely collection of some 24-25 shades and this particular shade "Urban Jungle" has been a newest addition to it. True to its name it is a beautiful deep green shade that is definitely statement making and looks lovely on nails. It is so deep that sometimes it gives a hint of black on nails. I've been wearing this nail enamel since past 10 days now. It doesn't chip much but I can see the wear and tear around the top of my nails after some 5-6 days of wearing. The nail enamel has a bit thick consistency and does go smoothly on my nails with the brush provided. It give...

A while back I was having a huge crush on lilacs and mauves. I had a tendency to pick any makeup product - blushes, lipsticks, nail polishes, eye shadows that were close to purples, mauves and lilacs. During my that phase I picked up this nail polish from P2 cosmetics and now after around 8 months of getting it, it has again reinstated my "lilac love". Check out more details about this nail polish below: P2 Cosmetics color victim nail polish - 540 poetic   Manicured nails can not fail to look beautiful, with their colorful styling in bright colors. These nail polishes with their full and dynamic colors can spice up your day. Once applied, it brings a glossy finish and sustains a good life. Get yourself these top styled nail colors without limits! Price: €1,55 for 8ml (Around INR 108/-) My experience with this nail polish The shade looks exactly the same on my nails as it looks in the bottle. The nail polish gives a bit of semi-sheer finish on...

Life can be so boring and monotonous without colors. Ok! Don’t get alarmed about me jabbering on any philosophy related to colors and life. I certainly have no intentions to bore you with my mindless babblings. It’s just that I've always felt a bit happier whenever I am surrounded with nice and lovely colors. My first love for cosmetics started with nail lacquers, and no matter how many nail polishes I buy, I can never have enough. Since, we use our hands the most in our day-to-day work, whether its office or home, it always gives an extra kick of good energy, whenever I see my nails lovingly adorned with nice nail polishes. I've been lately a lot into deep and gothic colors like black, deep blue, blood red, fiery red, deep green, and grey etc., so when I tried this particular shade from Diana of London, I somehow felt my nails and hands becoming quite light. There is a nice airy, springy feeling to this shade and I am loving it a lot. Check out more details below: ...