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We all love travels and trips, don’t we? When it comes to preparing your bag for a holiday or a getaway, no matter how well organized you make a checklist. You will always end up forgetting some essential product. If it’s a international holiday, You’d also have to take care of the amount of skincare bottles …
My combination skin is well behaved most of the times. There are times when my skin doesn’t love everything I introduce in my skincare. Sometimes, my skin gets clogged and lack hydration. Especially, my night skincare routine, I am not fond of applying rich creams. I like light-weight product formulations that delivers boost of hydration …
Oh, well. You might have noticed I never reviewed a lot of mascaras on my blog. It’s because – When it comes to mascara – I always stick to one particular brand and as every mascara needs to be thrown away every 3 months – I never splurge so much on a mascara. Well, when …
Dr. Audrey Kunin easily understand skin concerns and what kind of products various skin savvy customers are in search of. After all, she’s been an expert in healthcare & skincare category and providing beauty advice to millions of devotees since years. Through her constant communication with patients, Dr. Kunin realized a need for accessible, effective, non-prescription skincare solutions. That’s how DERMAdoctor skincare line was invented.
DERMAdoctor, her line of targeted, problem-solving products, fuses dermatological treatments with luxury cosmeceuticals. From anti-aging to acne to enlarged pores and more, DERMAdoctor’s therapeutic offerings are perfect for your skin.
In today’s post I am featuring two of my favorite products from DERMAdoctor.
– Kakadu C™ Brightening Daily Cleanser with Vitamins C, A & AHAs
– Kakadu C™ Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pads with Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E
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eos is famous for their cute looking hydrating lip balms that come in a variety of flavours and packaging. I love how these mini egg shaped lip balms look. This post features some of the newest releases from the brand – eos Aqua Collection which are online exclusives. Also featured some of my latest lip balm …
Urban Decay Born To Run Collection is all you need for the wanderlust in you. With amazing set of products; Born To Run Collection is everything you need to pack on a holiday with you!
I am so lucky to receive this huge, amazing PR package in my mail.
For summer 2018, Urban Decay Born to Run collection is a travel inspired makeup collection that features an eyeshadow palette, 3 limited edition Vice Lipstick Shades and 3 x 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils. Also, limited-edition deluxe version of All Nighter makeup setting spray to set and lock your makeup in place!
Take a look at what’s inside this amazing box ! Totally dreamy, isn’t it ?
The product packaging is itself quite unique. Gives you that vacation vibes. Packaging features fun jet-setting photographs, that inspire you on your upcoming trip. Whole concept is travel light with these absolute must-haves. Awaken the wanderlust in you!
Here’s a sneak peak of everything I received. In this post, I will be featuring all the products, the swatches and my review on each of them.
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BORN TO RUN EYESHADOW PALETTE – $49.00
Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette offers endless escapes in one travel-ready package. With 21 shades and a full-size mirror, it lets you choose your own adventure.
Stunning travel themed packaging which inspires you every time.
This palette is what you need for your summer travels! This beautiful multi-color palette features wearable as well as bold shades ; from metallic tones, to neutrals. Matte colors for transition shades, Satin finish lid shades and some fun, bright colors that gives you the perfect pop of color!
Fill Weight: 21 x 0.80 g POIDS NET/NET WT. 21 x 0.02 oz
It also comes with a full-sized mirror inside. There are 6 matte colors and the rest of the shades are of satin, shimmer or metallic finish.
Take a look at this amazing palette
Swatches taken in natural daylight with and without flash
Shades Included
BREAKAWAY (warm ivory shimmer)
STRANDED (pale rose gold with tonal micro-shimmer)
BLAZE (light metallic peach with pink shift)
WEEKENDER (light neutral beige matte)
STILL SHOT (bright peach)
RIFF (brown-nude matte with floating micro-sparkle)
GOOD AS GONE (deep brown with iridescent micro-shimmer)
HELL RIDE (deep fuchsia matte)
BAJA (burnt orange matte)
ACCELERATE (reddish copper metallic)
GUILT TRIP (smoky purple shimmer)
IGNITE (rose gold metallic)
SMOG (deep coppery bronze shimmer)
WANDERLUST (forest green with gold micro-shimmer)
WILDHEART (bright fuchsia)
PUNK (red-brown matte)
DOUBLE LIFE (metallic rust)
JET (black with deep shimmering purple shift)
DRIFT (charcoal satin with tonal micro-sparkle)
RADIO (deep emerald satin)
BIG SKY (frosted green shimmer with iridescent micro-sparkle)
Now that you have seen the swatches with and without flash – You might be wondering about the quality, formula, pigmentation etc.
Let’s talk about the impressive side first. I am rally in love with how versatile the palette is. I am absolutely impressed with the color selection. During my travels, I would only want to carry this. For me – this is more than enough to create all the different eye looks for all outfits day as well as night.
Formula – While I wasn’t particularly impressed with some of the lighter shades; especially form the first row – ‘Weekender’, ‘Still Shot’ etc in the first row of this palette. I found other shades that are super pigmented and easily blendable too. You girls can easily make out from my swatches. All of the swatches feature double swipe of each shade. You guys can easily spot that some of the lighter colors lack pigmentation. However, the intensity changes when you apply them using a damp brush (Spritz some Urban Decay Setting Spray on the brush tip before picking the shade) etc.
Talking about shade range – I am impressed with the colors in this palette that ranges from copper bronze to smokey brown neutrals, purples, pinks, blue and greens
All shades except 2-3 lighter shades in first row are well pigmented. They have a velvety soft texture that applies and blends out easily. The satin shimmers and metallic finishes applies beautifully and they really blends like a dream. So soft and silky when applied. I noticed no fallout which is a big plus.
The mattes are overall good except for Weekender and Still Shot that appeared as a chalky texture making them difficult to blend.
The longevity of the eyeshadows are pretty impressive too. They lasted for a long time. I wore them for over 7+ hours which is great. My most favorite shades in the palette are Wanderlust, Smog, Gulit Trip, Radio, Big Sky, Double Life etc.
Overall, I love this palette and I think out of all the UD palettes I own, this is by far my favorite. I can see myself using this a lot. For the price point you are getting a variety of colors to try in a attractive packaging. If you are searching for a palette that can be used to create a number of day as well as night looks. Something which is sleek and travel friendly and suits all skin types. Urban Decay’s Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette is your globe-trotting go-to.
BORN TO RUN TRAVEL-SIZE ALL NIGHTER MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY – $15.00
Wanderlust leaves no time for touch-ups. While grabbing your carry-on and dash off to your next destination, be sure to lock in your look using Urban Decay’s Born To Run Travel-Size All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. This deluxe version is part of the Born To Run Collection, this limited-edition travel-size setting spray features custom packaging.
Your endless adventures may be a blur, but your makeup shouldn’t be. Mist on this weightless spray to give your makeup serious staying power. All Nighter keeps makeup looking just-applied for up to 16 hours without melting, fading or settling into fine lines.
Application tips for best results – After applying makeup, shake bottle well, hold 8″–10″ away and mist face 2–4 times, in an “X” and “T” formation. Close eyes before misting. Want extra-intense shadow color, less fallout and even longer wear? Mist your brush with All Nighter before you apply. Warning: Keep out of eyes.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., PVP, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycereth-5 Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Parfum / Fragrance, Propanediol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Poloxamer 407, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Maltodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, BHT.
Born To Run Travel-size All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is suitable for all skin types and is free of oil and parabens. This fan favorite beauty staple features patented Temperature Control Technology. Yep, this baby actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place—even in hot and humid or cold and windy conditions.It feels light and refreshing, and helps keep makeup in place. The result? Smoother-looking skin and vibrant makeup that lasts all day (or all night).
BORN TO RUN 24/7 GLIDE-ON EYE PENCILS – LUCKY, DOUBLE LIFE, OVERDRIVE- $21
Urban Decay introduced 3 all new vibrant shades of their best seller 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. Urban Decay’s Born To Run 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are your globe-trotting go-to. Made with Urban Decay’s award-winning, waterproof formula, these creamy pencils will stand up to dancing until daybreak in Prague or long drives through the Mojave Desert.
Packaging – Like all 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, these Born To Run shades feature shade-matched barrels. So convenient when you’re trying to dig the right pencil out of the depths of an overnight bag! You get 1.2g e 0.04 US oz. of product for $21 each. When your 24/7 Eye Pencils start to get dull, You may use a sharpener to grind them back to a perfect point.
Formula, Pigmentation – The shades are perfect. Very pigmented and creamy. It allows about 30 seconds to smudge for that wing perfection that sets and stays put. Undoubtedly, this is my favorite pencil liner ever..Very creamy and goes waterproof too. Velvety-soft to apply, this formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge.
Created with 50% moisturizing ingredients suspended in a sophisticated waterproof formula, 24/7 Eye Pencils offer long-lasting color and a dreamy, creamy feel when applied. With Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E and Cottonseed Oil.
Overall, A perfect addition to my Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil Collection. All the shades are very creamy and pigmented and allows about 30 seconds to smudge for that wing perfection that sets and stays put. Waterproof, smudge-proof, velvety-soft to apply – this formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge.
BORN TO RUN VICE LIPSTICKS – MAFRA, 66, READY – $18
Born To Run Vice Lipsticks perfectly complements Born On The Run Eyeshadow Palette, The 3 brand-new, limited-edition shades of Vice Lipstick pair with anything from neutral to smoky and bright to sultry eye looks.
‘Ready‘ – a bright rose sparkle, ‘66‘ – a rich mauve-nude and ‘Mafra‘ – a dark berry
I love love love the limited edition packaging. How pretty is that!
Fill Weight: 3.4 g POIDS NET/NET WT. 0.11 oz
Take a look at more close up of the lipsticks.
‘Ready‘ – a bright rose sparkle, ‘66‘ – a rich mauve-nude and ‘Mafra‘ – a dark berry shade
All 3 lipsticks are very comfortable to wear. I would be more partial to shades – 66 as well as Mafra. I think it’s more like the kind of shade that I always reach out for.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Kaolin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil / Shea Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Candelilla Cera / Candelilla Wax, Cetyl Lactate, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Aqua / Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Colophonium / Rosin, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Squalane, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter / Cocoa Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil / Avocado Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Tin Oxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Citric Acid, Polylactic Acid. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200 / Red 33 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine].
Mafra – A dark berry with a matte finish. While applying I found that the formula isn’t as creamy as that of 66. It dries to a matte finish. While applying you will feel a frosty kind of a finish. Nothing uncomfortable. Shade looks lovely and if you are fan of berry and purple toned shades like me – You will love this! It has micro shimmers to it that looks pretty.
Ready – A bright rose metallic sparkle color. Sort of a color that I don’t reach out to much. But, it’s stunning for any creative looks. It has the perfect sparkles to it which doesn’t feel much gritty on lips. The metallized formula feels comfortable on lips. If you have extremely dry lips – You might want to ensure you use a very hydrating lip balm prior to using the shade – Ready
66 – Shade 66 is a rich mauve nude color that has a matte finish. It applies velvety smooth and it’s my favorite finish out of the three. Highly pigmented. A single swipe provides an unbelievable laydown of color—with soft and supple texture, It suits most skintones.
Moving onto swatches
Overall, really pretty lip colors from Urban Decay. I love the shade Marfa and 66 the most. The formula is very comfortable on lips. Stays for long time and I am absolutely in love with the packaging. Very colorful packaging that awaken the wanderlust in you!
What kind of a adventure enthusiast or travel lover you are – this collection has everything you need when you’re Born To Run. The all-in-one Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette lets you create nude makeup looks, add in pops of color and play with brights, no matter where you’re going. With an assortment featuring 21 of-the-moment eyeshadow shades, you’ve got every possible eye look covered in one sleek makeup kit. three new, limited-edition shades of Born To Run Vice Lipstick that will take your look from neutral to nonstop. These lipstick shades complement your everyday (and even not-so-everyday) looks. Just one swipe provides an unbelievable laydown of color—with soft and supple texture, rich and even coverage, and long-lasting pigment. 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in rich jewel tones that’ll amplify any look. Our creamy and waterproof formula stays soft and creamy for blending, then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Lock in your look before your all-day adventure using our matching Born To Run Travel-Size All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
Availability : The Urban Decay Born to Run Makeup Collection is currently available at Sephora, ULTA Beauty, Macy’s and urbandecay.com. This collection is limited edition.
** Products sent by brand PR. However my reviews are honest and unbiased as always
Do you have a sensitive skin like me ? Are you someone who is obsessed about skincare and love reading a lot about skincare ingredients ? I discovered this brand ‘pure suds’ in 2015; if you are a regular reader of my blog, you might have read the review from ‘pure suds‘ already on blog. Now, ‘pure suds’ got rebranded to ‘Pure Bubbles Soapery’. All thanks to @bhavana_ranka , Founder of @pure_bubbles_soapery for sending me a set of skincare products that suits my skin type.
None of these products contain any harsh chemicals like parabens, SLS, formaldehyde or phthalates which are considered to be one of the most toxic and most used ingredients in conventional cosmetic products. All of these #handmade bath and body treats are made in small batches using pure, eco friendly & bio degradable ingredients. Creation in small batches ensure the quality and freshness.
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Feeling healthy and looking fresh requires more than exercising or eating right. What we use on our hair or skin is just as important to our health and wellness. In today’s post, I am featuring a natural bath, body and wellness range of products which helps make your skin soft and smooth. These are made without parabens, sulfates, artificial colors, or artificial fragrance etc
In Turkish, the word “ayca” means the rising new moon- a time considered magical to begin, create, cultivate and develop. I got introduced to this wonderful brand ‘Ayca’ which is a luxury bath and wellness brand that creates products using all natural ingredients and traditional Indian home remedies. For a nature lover like me, their products were ‘love at first sight’.
Ayca was founded by Mallyeka Watsa and Himani Singh. Ayca’s recipes have been passed down from Mallyeka’s great grandmother, and use only the purest ingredients, with a commitment to “preserve the ancient crafts and offer a holistic approach to refresh, replenish, and revitalize.”
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Do you like pretty looking makeup ? I think packaging plays a major role during every makeup releases. Milani Cosmetics have some of the amazing looking makeup products ever! I am forever a fan of their bronzers and blushes and I must say I got super excited when I saw the newest launches in my mail some weeks ago.
In this post I will be featuring all of the new launches that were sent to me.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is one of the newest releases from the brand. Initially, I was wondering – What is this product exactly; Is it a primer, illuminator or a foundation. Well, it’s a filter to your face! I have to admit – Many a times after a taking a selfie using some of …
Charlotte Tilbury is one of my most favorite brand of makeup. They released two new shades of the Eye to Mesmerise cream eyeshadows and I got sent these two lovely shades from the collection. Ever since I got them, I have been using them and I must say – I am so obsessed. Be ready …
I am a fan of berry, rose tones when it comes to eye shadows. I loved the cool tones in Urban Decay Naked 3 palette and always wished for a berry toned palette from them. To my surprise, this new limited edition palette was sent to me by Urban Decay. I instantly fell in love …
L’Oreal Paris is my favorite drugstore brand. All of their new releases are stunning and the quality is top notch. Just in time for Spring 2018, L’oreal Paris released this Lumi collection of highlighters. I am absolutely every product in this range and in this post, I am bringing the swatches of all products.
These L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glow Collection of highlighters are so dreamy! I really love it when a drug store brand releases the products that are of same quality as that of the high-end ones. L’oreal True Match Lumi Collection is no exception. From liquid to loose powder, cream and powder highlighters. These products are all meant for multi-purpose. Every skintone can find their match. Powder Highlighter palettes are pretty too.
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Paul and Joe products are known for their dreamy packaging. It’s perfect for somebody who gets inspired by vintage items and anything floral and cute. All of the products, right from the packaging to the embossing on the actual product – everything is truly admirable. A collectors item indeed!
In this post I am featuring the Summer 2018 limited edition collection. Presenting the latest launches from the brand that is inspired by the Parisian charm, Here’s all of Sophie Mechaly’s adorable limited edition beauty collections that feature prints from her seasonal fashion line.
No eye makeup is complete without eyeliners. I love long lasting waterproof eyeliners. In this post, I am featuring some of the new shades in Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils. Shades – Alkaline, Zero, Heartless, Demolition & Roach.
