Swatch Fest-Ikya Swatches her 5 favorite bright MAC Lipsticks

I am Ikya and I write the blog MAKEUP MONOLOGUES (www.makeupmonologues.com), an Indian beauty and Lifestyle blog; when I'm not busy playing 'bob the builder'. I blog about, well, you know, makeup (shocker!), tips and tricks I discover here and there and ramble about my very happening (not) life! 
A proud Co Army Brat  l post about the very happening (really) life of an Army Brat once in a while! I LOVE animals and bright lipsticks, I can't dance to save my life, I love talking at length about myself (which is WHY I blog!) and THAT'S about it!

Here are my 5 favorite MAC's bright lipstick,from left to right,swatched on medium skin tone.

• Viva Glam Cyndi
• Ruby Woo
• Vegas Volt
• Impassioned 
• Crosswires

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Swatch Fest! Neha shares her hottest Red & Magenta lipsticks from MAC and Inglot

Neha M, shares five of her most loved lippies they range from pinks to reds and magenta too!

 

"I love bright colours but I also like lipsticks that you don't have to think before grabbing for an outing. So here we go:"

1. Faces Satin Matte lipstick in Magenta - A bright hot pink with magenta tones

2. Inglot Shade 126 - A blood red with high sheen

3. Inglot lipstick shade 236 - A light mauve shade with high sheen

4. MAC Retro Matte Ruby Woo - A true, classic Hollywood red; very matte

5. MAC Matte Heroine - Limited Edition; a unique purple shade with heavy tones of magenta

Faces Satin Matte lipstick in Magenta Lip swatch

Inglot 126 Lipstick swatch

Inglot lipstick shade 236 swatch

MAC Heroine lip swatch on NC 42 Skin

  MAC Ruby Woo lip swatch on NC 42 Skin

shades from bottom to top,swatched on NC 42 skin ,Ruby Woo, Heroine, Inglot 126, Magenta, Inglot 236

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Swatch Fest! Ikya swatches her 5 favorite MAC Blushes

I am Ikya and I write the blog MAKEUP MONOLOGUES www.makeupmonologues.com, an Indian beauty and Lifestyle blog; when I'm not busy playing 'bob the builder'. I blog about, well, you know, makeup (shocker!), tips and tricks I discover here and there and ramble about my very happening (not) life! A proud Co Army Brat (to Pooja and many of you, I'm sure) l post about the very happening (really) life of an Army Brat once in a while!
I LOVE animals and bright lipsticks, I can't dance to save my life, I love talking at length about myself (which is WHY I blog!) and THAT'S about it!

PS: Everyone around me is suddenly getting married and there are gazillion posts planned for that too. Pooja has promised to find me a young dapper Fauji and If I'm found single after 2 years you know know whom to blame!
(Editor's note- I'm working on it Iku, I'm working on it ;)

Editor's Note-Ik has shared 5 must have blushes from MAC which will work on most Indian skin tones.Fleur Power. Frankly scarlet and Bite of an Apple are uber tempting

All swatches on fair Indian skin

 

If you too want to win some amazing MAC lipstick,eyeshadows and OPI nailpolish,be sure to participate in the 'IBC Swatch it-Win It contest'

Hurry Contest closes ON 30 Nov'12 !

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Kunal Kapoor Launches Fiama Di Wills Men Collector's Edition Pack!

Fiama Di Wills Men and Lonely Planet Magazine India

Invite you to “Surf up a Splash” with the first-ever

Collector’s Edition Soap Series

Gurgaon, November 17, 2012: Innovation is at the foundation of all initiatives at Fiama Di Wills. Be it creation of innovative products or engaging brand experiences, ITC’s leading personal care brand continuously strives to create hallmarks of consumer delight at every moment of truth.

Fiama Di Wills Men takes forward this belief to provide consumers with yet another invigorating and innovative experience. Fiama Di Wills Men launches its first ever Collector’s Edition soap series in association with Lonely Planet Magazine India.

The six exciting Collector’s Edition Packs are inspired by various water sports and specific destinations that are renowned for these rejuvenating and revitalizing experiences. Riding the waves at Jefferey’s Bay in South Africa, a true surfer’s paradise, racing the power of nature at Carlsbad Lagoon, California scudding over the waves on a jet ski, Cliff diving in Acapulco, Mexico to experience the extreme, taking a 3000 ft. plunge at the Angel Falls in Venezuela are some of the experiences that the packs celebrate. The first-ever series fires one’s imagination and appeals to the inner rebel to push further and take one beyond what is considered possible!

 

 

Nilanjan Mukherjee, Head of Marketing, Personal Care Products Business, ITC Limited stated, “We take pride in our alliance with, Lonely Planet Magazine India for the exotic Fiama Di Wills Men Collector’s Edition Packs.  Rejuvenation is the essence of Fiama Di Wills Men and the soap series celebrates the rejuvenating thrill of aqua-adventure sports. It is a first in the male grooming industry and we believe that this partnership with Lonely Planet Magazine epitomizes every man’s inherent spirit of adventure and sheer thrill!  

Tarun Rai, CEO Worldwide Media said “This is certainly a unique joint marketing initiative. And we are happy that we are doing this with Fiama Di Wills Men. Lonely Planet Magazine India believes that travel is both thrilling and rejuvenating - attributes that go well with the Fiama Di Wills Men’s positioning.”

Fiama Di Wills Men and Lonely Planet Magazine India bring together an experience that is involving, adventurous, energetic, and reviving, and very much a reflection of its intrinsic values of innovation and exploration. Kunal Kapoor, critically acclaimed actor and the perfect embodiment of Fiama Di Wills Men brand ethos unveiled the pack at an innovative mall launch in New Delhi. He shared his experience of Fiama Di Wills Men and discussed every quotient required for men to keep it innovative, fresh and different at every moment of life. Fiama Di Wills Men’s Collector’s Edition packs are available at all leading retail outlets.

For more information please visit www.fiamadiwillsmen.in 

 Fiama Di Wills Men Collector's Edition Pack

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5 fantasy Limited edition collections M.A.C hasn't launched,but should!

M.A.C.'s limited edition collections never fail to set the pulse racing of all us Makeup addicts, while all of us have drawn up our big fat wishlist of favorites of M.A.C's 2012 LEs
I instead decided to chalk down my list of 5 Limited edition collections MAC didn't launch, but should, have a look and tell me your favorite from the lot.
 
The 007 collection-Its the 50th anniversary of Bond franchise and its about time M.A.C. launched a 007 collection to celebrate the Iconic slick spy the,sultry Bond Girls and the larger than life villains.

OPI has already got the nail polishes covered with its Skyfall collection So I'd draw up my lipstick, blush and eyeshadow wishlist.
 

I'd love a deep burgundy lipstick like one sported by Bérénice Marlohe in Skyfall,the shade is a a tad darker than MAC Rebel.

M.A.C Can re-promote its "Double shot" lipstick for the 007 collection and launch a sexy retro red satin lipstick and call it " Casino Royale'
'For your eyes only'  I'd love a smokey kohl bit like M.A.C. Smolder just a tad less smudgy.
While I'm dishing out my wishlist I'd also like 'Gold finger' a foiled gold polish with gold flakies,* yup bring on the glittah!*

Brigitte Bardot Limited edition collection- After M.A.C. Marilyn Collection (which I'm oh-so-eagerly awaiting,I already have my wishlist ready!!) I'd totally love to see M.A.C pay and homage to the original 'sex kitten' Brigitte Bardot the sultry French siren of 60's
With her blonde bouffant,heavy kohl rimmed eyes and a pouty chestnut lips, Brigitte set a million hearts on fire.

How sexy would be a lipstick a tad darker than M.A.C. Honeylove ( Birgitte's signature lip shade ) called "Voulez-vous danser avec moi?" 

Starwars collection-In a galaxy far far away, its time to slip over to the dark side.The most iconic franchise in movie history deserves its limited edition collection and what better way to celebrate the magic of star wars than with some Princess Leia inspired lipsticks and Darth Vader metallic black mineralize eyeshadow?  
While we are at it can I order a Jade green mineralize eyeshadow call 'Master Yoda '
May the force be with you :)

Lady Gaga Collection-Flamboyant, quirky and avant garde,Lady Gaga is all that and more and its about time to unleash the mother monster.M.A.C collaborated with Lady Gaga for their Viva Glam collection, however I feel Gaga deserves a whole collection dedicated to her,its time for some 'Poker face' pressed powder compact, 'Bad romance' lipstick and Alejandro eyeshadows

Angry Birds-All you people who love these cute little feather-balls and their piggy nemesis raise your hands!

After Rio, Space and now Star wars version Angry birds have gone where no video game app has gone before,its about time for M.A.C. to pay a tribute to our furry-fluffy friends, I'd so love to see lipsticks and blushes and lacquers called "Poached Eggs","Bad Piggies" and "Piglantis"

So which is your favorite Fantasy Limited edition makeup collection? Comment and Tell :)

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M.A.C. Styleseeker Hidden Treasure Blush swatch and why its my favorite blush ever!

M.A.C. Styleseeker collection had a Hidden Treasure and it was none other than this Über gorgeous terracota colored velvet finish blush!
MAC describes Hidden treasure as Rich burnt red shade which I find quite accurate,it is a red blush, yet not the in your face kind of red.


This Autumn winter season I had been on the hunt for a warm toned blush which would give me a hint of sheer color without any glitter,when I first spotted Hidden Treasure blush at the Styleseeker Launch event I thought it was too reddish toned and too dark to give that subtle glowy look I was after.But Boy I was wrong! when I found all the blush shades on my wishlist out of stock at MAC store, I request the MUA to apply this one on me and I was thrilled with the natural happy glow it gave to my face! :D
I looked like I had just come after a nice jog and sported flushed cheeks (he he all without a workout ;)

The Hidden treasure blush is highly pigmented and yet it can be sheered out perfectly for a light wash of color on your cheeks. I usually dust off the excess blush on my brush on a paper tissue and then buff it on the apples of my cheeks.

 Priced at Rs 1350/- for 6 grams,it comes in standard MAC packaging without any applicator.

 Left swatched heavily on bare skin, right blended out on NC 45/ Dusky Indian skin

Notice the velvety sheen in the pics below, I love the soft focus look it gives and the color looks incredibly natural on my NC 45 skin.

Overall Thoughts- Hidden Treasure Blush is a real treasure worth its weight in gold! This shade is incredibly flattering on medium to dusky skin tones,especially if you want a sheer wash of color sans glitter.I'd highly recommend you get your paws on this baby before it sells out, remember its Limited Edition.

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MAC Powder Blush Supercontinental from Styleseeker Collection,Review,swatches

MAC Powder Blush Supercontinental from Styleseeker Collection,is described as a fresh cute coral with lovely satin finish.
I had been steering clear of powder blushes for a while because I much prefer the superb blendability of creme blushes, but the ultra finely milled texture of MAC Supercontinental  powder blush and made me a recent convert.The blush has a soft sheen and it doesn't emphasizes the pores. 

Ingredients

The MAC Styleseeker collection has 3 limited edition blushes and Supercontinental is the lightest shade of the three.

Powder Blushes Left to right-

Worldly Wealth shimmering (Peachy bronze in frost finish) ,Supercontinental (Bright blue coral in satin finish) Hidden Treasure (Rich burnt red in satin finish)

Supercontinental would be perfect for Fair to Medium skin tones, on the duskier skin tones like myself (NC 45) the soft coral shade isn't very visible, what I do get is a very soft sheen and a hint of barely there color. I think this would work very well as a day time shade.
Priced at Rs 1350/- this is a limited edition shade, if you are looking for a subtle blush for that happy glow then Supercontinental is the blush for you!
If you are eying this then better rush to a MAC store, I checked out MAC stores today and its already Sold Out in store near my place.

Note-This post contains a sample sent by brand for consideration

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