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...

Maybelline Color Show Glitter mania - Pink champagne : Review, Swatches Today I am going to review one of my current most favourite products. I stumbled upon this nail polish accidentally, while shopping for my sister's engagement makeup stuffs. While going through all the nail polishes in a stash of hundreds of Maybelline color show nail polishes, this one simply popped up - its color gently calling me to try it out. The instant I saw this, I bought it and I am so glad I did! :D. Let us look at my review of Maybelline Color Show Glitter mania - Pink champagne below: Maybelline Color Show Glitter mania Nail polish - Pink champagne Price: INR 125 for 6ml My experience with this nail Maybelline Color Show Glitter mania  Nail polish  - Pink champagne  The Maybelline Color Show Glitter mania - Pink champagne comes in regular Maybelline Color Show nail polish round bottle. The brush is aptly built to get a decent coverage in one go. This particular...

Revlon Introduces The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Electric Chrome Collection™ Limited Edition Lip and Nail Shades Inspired by the Year’s Hottest Film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Electric Chrome Collection This May’s highly anticipated sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man reunites fans with conflicted couple Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy. Even after promising Gwen’s father that he would ‘stay away,’ Peter finds himself drawn to Gwen more than ever, and neither can deny the electricity between them. Perhaps it’s her lipgloss? Revlon has teamed up with Sony Pictures to launch an exclusive collection of lip and nail shades inspired by the ‘electric’ theme of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.”

OMG Confetti Nail Polish Strips OMG Confetti Nail polish Strips Price: $6.89 My experience with these nail strips I got introduced to the concept of nail strips a few months back and I must say I am absolutely loving it a lot. It is a great boon to people like me who don't have the luxury or time to get proper manicure done. Here is my experience with OMG nail strips which I used last week and I completely loved it a lot. The nail strips are super handy and easy to apply. All you have to do is measure the nail strip that matches the size of your nail, use your tweezers to stick it on your nail and file your nail well along the tips. I also use a top transparent coat to seal these nail strips well. OMG nail strips have very thin and smooth texture and they stick well without leaving any kind of weird holes in between. What impressed me most about these strips, apart from being so gorgeous, was the way these nail strips stayed put on my nails for more than a week, even...

L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polish #208 So Chic Pink L'Oréal Paris' Color Riche Nail polish collection showcases the wardrobe of 41 gel based colours developed by L'Oreal Paris Colour Creative Director Orrea Light.  These nail enamels have built-in top coat LiquiGel technology which offers easy application, even coverage and lasting glossy shine Patented brush technology gives extra precision, the flat brush holds the formula, so colour is applied to nails easily Price: INR 225 for 5ml My experience with this nail polish Monsoons make my days quite gloomy and I usually have this tendency to include more of bright things into my life - home decor stuffs, paintings, makeup, food etc to brighten up my days a bit. This nail polish has been perfect to give me "cheer-me-up" nails in these grey days. It is a gorgeous pinky-red shade, kind of bright pink mixed with toned down red that can instantly make my hands and nails look great. The consisten...

L'Oreal Paris Nail Art Stickers - Review Hi, I made this video review of Loreal Paris Nail art stickers few months back and posted it on my youtube channel, as well as a link to that on my Facebook page. However, because of all the traveling I did as well as other obligations, I forgot to post it here at my blog. So, here it is, my first video review ever. I've also posted a couple of pics of my nails wearing these nail art stickers. Just a quick list of likes and dislikes: Likes: 1) Come in varied designs that are quite artistic and look great on wear. 2) The shapes available in each palette of the nail art stickers, makes it flexible to suit all nail types - for both hands and toes. 3) Very easy to apply. All you have to do is choose the shape of the sticker that fits your nail, stick the sticker on your nail and then file the edges. Easy-peasy. 4) I liked the finish of these stickers. Though the art is 3D, it feels quite smooth on application,...

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.

Need a manicure but don’t have time to wait for the polish to dry?  Get ready to get FashioNAILable with L’Oreal Paris Le Nail Art stickers. Inspired from luxury fabrics, these stickers are easy to use and can stay on for upto 10 days.  We have three timeless collections that create ultimate nail wardrobe ranges: Couture - Nail stickers that are inspired from the latest catwalk trends L’Or - The timeless black and gold nail art stickers can add a vintage feel to your look Diamantisse - Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! These stickers aren't just stickers, they are nail diamonds! What makes these nail stickers so unique? The Nail Stickers are easy to apply. You just have to select a sticker that fits your nail, apply the sticker on your nail, fold the remaining over your nail tip and file off the remaining. What makes these stickers different from the others? 1.       Zero Application Mistakes: Since the stickers are easy t...

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,

I've been quite obsessed with hand creams since quite a while now. I need to have hand creams everywhere - near my bed, on my work desk and in my purse. Needless to say, I've tried loads of hand creams from brands like L'occitane, Copa Cabana, P2 cosmetics, Dr.Scheller, DM Balea and Hollybeth etc. I've always wanted to try Tisserand hand creams about which I’ve read a lot from some of my favorite beauty bloggers like OxfordJasmine and using this particular hand cream from Tisserand has been an absolute delight so far. Check out more details and review below: Tisserand Intensive Hand & Nail Cream (Essential Oil Rich)                         Replenishing and super-softening, with a refreshing floral aroma Non-greasy formula that is easily absorbed Rejuvenating organic lavender oil Toning ethically harvested rose oil Nourishing organic jojoba oil Vitamin rich ethic...

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...

FACES Canada launches Color Changing Nails That change color under the sun, for your funky nails Artificial Nails are one of the latest things to hit the beauty industry. For all those who like their nails trendy, smart, chic and sexy, FACES Canada is all set to introduce “FACES Color Changing Nails”, a new variant in Nail Favorites. This new range of artificial nails use sunlight to create a dramatic transformation for your nails. Easy to use “FACES Color Changing Nails”, offer a fabulous new range of artificial nails which give you dazzling fingertips in just moments. And, they come in a bunch of fun colors and patterns, making your dream stylish nails just minutes away. Whether colors blocks or funky designs, you can find stylish artificial nails to suit your taste with FACES Canada. Combining elegance with affordability, “FACES Color Changing Nails” are priced at Rs. 449 and are available in 2 variants. Each pack contains 24 nail tips and comes with a glue and applicat...

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...