Maybelline FIT concealer- Review

I was keen to try out this new (relatively) concealer by Maybelline. It's from their line 'FIT' which is supposed to be able to 'fit' your tone to make it look like you're not wearing any makeup at all.

I bought the shade 35 deep (which was the darkest available) because I have a tan to dark skin colour. 

Below I have posted a picture of my eyes before the colour and then with it. I honestly wasn't that happy about the product. Like most concealers, they don't cater to Indian skin (unless its an indian beauty brand). And by Indian skin i mean tan to dark skin like mine. The concealer was hard to work with and hard to blend. When blended it still looks 'white' and noticeable against my skin colour. However, after a while the concealer was less apparent as it set into my skin. Generally I would be apply some form of powder or foundation over the concealer to blend it in but I wanted to try it out as per how it was. 

I think this product is good for lighter coloured skin tones, it isnt that cheap (AUD $14) therefore I wouldn't be repurchasing it. 

Eyes before the concealer.

Took a photo in natural lighting but the brown-ness of the product wasnt showing through so I took a photo with the flash below and the colour is more close to real life. 

Colour against my skin

Blended

Under my eyes. 

Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Ultra- Cleansing Mud Mask

I bought this mask  a while back after I had seen dulcecandy do a review/haul. She said she 'absolutely loved this product'. So  I thought Ill see what shes talkin about. This product is around $6-7. I thought it was a good price since you get so much product, and a single masks often  ends up costing $3 each.

 After washing the mask off, your face does feel ridiculously soft. Its amazing what this product can do for your skin. It states 'this super-cleansing detox mask cleanses impurities for a clearer, brighter compelexion', this is completely true. I definitely noticed my skin was much brighter and it looked very fresh after using this product.

Its best to apply a thin layer of freshly washed skin. The smell is very subtle, so its great for those who are not fond of overbearing smells. I think this is a great product, which I love applying on the weekends as my 'pick me up' product for my skin. Its never disappointed me and the smell provides a great relaxation aroma, making you feel like youve just visited a salon.

Whats your favourite face mask? Have any of you tried this product? Let me know in the comments below!

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VLCC Fair Skin Face Cream

I had posted a fairness post a few months back. I had stated that one should not use fairness creams inorder to become fair but to even out skin tone. I wanted to do a single review on this product, because after using this since I got it I have to say this product is fantastic.

It has definitely shown an improvement not only in the even-ness of my skin tone but it has proven to make the skin slightly lighter (obviously there are other external factors involved).

This ceram has skin-lightening co-agents like liquorice and wild turmeric, with extracts of Mulberry and lemon peel whcih help fade melanin deposits and lighten skin pigments without dehydrating the skin.

The smell for me was a bit hard to overcome at first. I found that the smell of liquorice was fairly strong, and having to put that on your face was quite the task. However, after applying it continuously I got used to it and now it no longer bothers me (in a sense I enjoy it now!).

The packaging is also very cute, I love it. Its something different, not like anything I've seen before.

The product is ayurvedic meaning it is completely naturally so none of those nasty parabens (cancer causing) chemicals are in this product. So you know youre not going to be damaging your skin.

I love the texture of the cream. Its not too thick and it isnt too thin, just right especially for the winter time. It absorbs well, you need to give it a few minutes before applying anything else on.

Would I be purchasing this product again? Most definitely, Ive already sent out an order for it :). Its a product which is a great natural alternative to your chemical filled face moisturisers.

Have any of you tried this product? What do face creams do you use?

Elizabeth Arden Intervene Radiance Boosting Face Cream

This has got to be my third tub of this moisturiser by Elizabeth Arden. I had started using it last year, when I was recommended by the beautician because of my dry skin. I have to say when I started using it, the results were amazing and my skin felt very smooth. This moisturiser was only good for the winters because it felt very heavy on my skin during the summers (however I still continued to use it throughout the summer, which was fine as long as I didnt pile on any other products like foundation).

The smell is a little strong, but I ended up really liking it. It's hard to describe the smell, its almost like a perfumey sort of smell, not natural at all (as I described Bobbi Brown to be).

The website describes the product as:

This multi-benefit moisturiser immediately restores skin's appearance for a radiant, clear, natural looking glow. Over time, naturally-derived Biodormin™ technology supports skin's natural cell metabolism rate to help fight the visible effects caused by stress.

I later found out that this was more for older women skin, and thats why at the beginning of the year I started noticing that my skin was no longer benefiting from this product. I couldnt feel like it was working its magic and with anything you use for a long time, your body becomes 'immune' as I like to call it. Therefore the effects of the product are minimal.

 Benefits:

• Immediately restores skin's appearance for a radiant, clear, natural looking glow.
• Helps even skin tone and texture.
• Helps minimise the look of fine lines and combat the appearance of new ones.
• Provides deep hydration to replenish and revitalise so skin stays younger looking longer.

I have decided to stop using this product after I finished this tub. Although I thoroughly enjoyed using this product when I started, I dont think its worth the money ($90). Im looking around for another face moisturiser, at the moment Im eyeing Bobbi Browns collection.

Let me know what you guys think.

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LAKME Perfect Radiance Collection

Had ordered these two Lakme products from India. They are a really well-known brand over there so I wanted to try their face care range out. I had tried out their makeup- and totally love their eyeliners.

1. Perfect Radiance Whitening Foundation

2. Perfect Radiance Whitening face cream

Thats the foundation- the packing is really nice but the foundation doesnt come with a lid :(. I have a feeling itll dry out very quickly.

The face creame came in a very very very small bottle- not sure if that is because you're only supposed to use a little at a time.

The shade I got was number 5 and it is a bit orangy.

Swatch like so...

but once you blend it into the skin- it matches perfectly

ps photo is slightly blurred (sorry!)

the cream is a very thick texture to it but smells lovely!

It's not very creamy and when you apply it you have to be quick because it 'dries' onto the skin and if youre not quick enough you have white swatches all over your face!

I use my elizabeth arden moisturiser on the top of this otherwise my face feels too dry!

Has anyone tried these products? If so, what are your tips and tricks?

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Elizabeth Arden Haul

So I went shopping today, and I needed a good day moisturiser. I had been using the Elizabeth Arden Intervene for a while, but wanted to try something new. But as soon as I found out they were having a gift time special I had to buy it.

I bought the Elizabeth Arden Intervene- Radiance Boosting Day cream with spf 15. It's really good for people with dry skin but doesnt leave the skin feeling oily. This is my third tub, and I had gone around to other stalls such as Lancome,Clinque, Bobbi Brown, MAC, YSL but I have to say this is something my skin absolutely loves. There is a noticeable difference within a week to my skin complexion, my skin feels smooth and radiant! 

 In the gift pack I got:

• lipstick- 02 perfect brick
• pallette- with 2 eyeshadows (graphite, platinum), 2 lipcolours (radiant mauve, sparkling ruby) and a cheekcolour (sunblush)
• all gone- lip and eye makeup remover intervene- skin tone perfecting capsules
• ceramide- lash extending treatment mascara
• intervene- stress recovery night cream
• intervene- radiance boosting moisture cream
• intervene- anti fatigue eye cream
• Pretty elizabeth Arden Eau de Parfum

I was lucky enough to have a special friend buy me this as a gift! So nice :). He's absolutely gorgeous!

I will be trying out a new night time regime which I will be posting soon, to try out these new products!

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Lacura Multi Intensive Serum- $10 beauty

So I was watching TV last night while preparing dinner and this interesting segment came on about a $10 miracle serum.

Tell you honestly, I am wanting to go try it out. Since there has been so much positive feedback about it and the results on TV looked amazing! I've linked the video where you can watch what I saw last night (be mindful this is Australian TV!).

Have any of you tried it out?If you have what do you think about it?

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/beauty/8224312/10-beauty