Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro # 401 Tibetan Orange - Review, Swatch

I was roaming around inside the Champs Elysees Sephora store when the Giorgio Armani counter SA asked me to come with her and check the Lip Maestro range. I went over to the counter and she picked up #401, gave it to me and said "I know you are going to buy this". I saw the color, tried it on and fell in love. My friend Chandreyee was with me and she said "this will be my birthday gift to you this year". And that is how I got my first Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro. Will I buy a second one? Read on to find out...

A truly luminous matte lip color, Lip Maestro is more radiant than a matte lipstick and more sophisticated than a gloss. A luxurious, velvet texture that glides onto lips for 4-dimensional volume; lips are drenched in long lasting, chic color. Lip Maestro has all the color and sophistication women desire in a matte finish combined with the luminous intensity of a lip lacquer. A formula created exclusively by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and made possible by a transparent “velvet” gel which diffuses light while providing a luxurious, matte finish for both depth and volume.

Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro # 401 Tibetan Orange 

NARS Casablanca Lipstick - Review, Swatches

While going through my lipstick stash last week, I realized that I have a lot of shades that I've not yet shown you all so expect quite a few lipstick reviews over the next couple of weeks. Starting off the 'lipstick fest' with a classic shade, Casablanca by NARS.

NARS describes Casablanca as a 'classic, full bodied coral' but it's actually a very pretty subtle peachy orange. Out of all lipstick colors, the one I find toughest to carry off is an orange. When there was this huge craze over the Colorbar Velvet Matte lipstick Obsessed Orange, I got caught up in it too and bought one. And I hated it coz it did nothing for my skin tone. It made me look dull and sallow and I've never worn the color since. Buying the perfect orange is not an easy task but I can guarantee that you can buy Casablanca with your eyes closed. The color is not too bright nor too light but somewhere in the middle and is perfect for warm skin tones.

I am a big fan of NARS lipsticks specially for their texture and finish. Casablanca has a satin finish, gives a slight sheen to the lips and has very good pigmentation. It feels weightless on the lips and is extremely comfortable to wear. The color lasts for around four hours on me and does not make my lips dry but neither is it moisturising.

If you are looking for a subtle orange no shade can be better than Casablanca. I bought it from strawberrynet about a month back for around Rs 1700. It's expensive yes but every NARS lipstick is so worth the price. Unfortunately strawberrynet does not have it right now but they do stock up frequently so keep a watch out.

What is your favorite orange lipstick? Do share in the Comments below.

MAC Candy Yum Yum Matte Lipstick - Review, Swatches

In my eternal quest to lose weight, I am again on a diet. Well not really a diet per se but just trying to eat healthy and limit my intake of fried foods and sugary treats. And believe me it's a pain! Everytime I see a chocolate cake, my heart goes 'Oooo yess grab it' and my head goes, 'that's 500 calories you dimwit. Put it back'!! So basically candies and chocolates are a big no no for me now. But what I am going to indulge in shamelessly is this new candy in town. MAC's brand new addition to the line of permanent lipsticks in India - Candy Yum Yum!

This is not really 100% new. It's been around for long and launched in LE collections earlier. Last year it earned itself a place in the permanent lineup in the US and ever since I saw the pictures, I've been craving for it. The color is a neon magenta pink with cool blue undertones and believe me this baby is BRIGHT. Party Parrot, Pink Pigeon, Impassioned are actually babies in front of this. You need to grab attention, two swipes of Candy Yum Yum will do the work for you.

The color is gorgeous but it needs some work to make it look gorgeous. You have to exfoliate your lips before wearing the lipstick else it will latch on to the dry bits, make every lip line very prominent and start flaking away very soon. Even though this is a matte finish, I did not find it to be particularly drying. There is a creaminess to the texture that makes it very comfortable to wear. Even though the color is so bright, it does not really go opaque in one swipe. You will need a couple to cover your lips completely. Candy Yum Yum lasts for about 6 hours and leaves a bright pink stain on fading which looks very pretty as well.

This is a color that looks scary in the tube but on the lips is fab! Even though this has blue undertones, I feel it will look best on darker skin tones than on the fairer ones. When you are wearing this, make sure only your lips are in focus. Keep the rest of the makeup to a minimum. A winged liner, a wash of light color on the lids, a light blush, neon pink lips and you are out to rule the world.

This is how the color looks on me. My camera absolutely refused to capture the gorgeousness of the shade in its entirety and I dunno why the blue undertones are so prominent when it's actually a lot pink. I clicked nearly 20 pics, got frustrated and did not have the energy to click more. So here's the best of the lot.

Pssst....a very very close dupe of Candy Yum Yum is the Maybelline Vivids in Fuchsia Flash. Saw the pictures online and they look exactly the same just with a different finish. But then Maybelline refuses to launch the Vivids in India God knows why so if you can't get the Vivids, your best bet is to go buy the MAC original for Rs 990. Check out and see the "lipstick dreams were made of"!

Do you like wearing bright lip colors? What's your favorite?

MAC RiRi Woo Retro Matte Lipstick - Review, Swatches

If you are a regular reader of my blog, I'm sure you know of my fascination for knockout bright red lips and let me tell you that this fascination keeps growing everyday. I spot a new shade of red lipstick and immediately there is this intense craving to buy it. So when I first came across the news that MAC will launch a shade similar to it's iconic Ruby Woo lipstick, I had to have it. I could have skipped it coz I already have Ruby Woo but then RiRi was Limited Edition and I had to check out what the fuss was all about. The hitch was that it was not available in India (still is not) and the MAC store had no clue whether it would ever come. So what did I do? I reached out to Shivani Cheda of Order Makeup UK, a Facebook store that gets makeup from UK and US brands not available in India to us unfortunate people.

I have shopped from Order Makeup before and it has been a great experience so far. Shivani is lovely to interact with and I've rarely heard her say no to anything. Just today I was asking her if she can get me OCC Lip Tars and she said yes. Yayy! Obviously the price you pay to get these products is considerably higher than what you would pay on a website or if you get them on your own so that's a slight problem. I paid Rs 1650 for RiRi Woo including shipping. Dunno how much MAC will price them here when it launches finally. It took me nearly four months to get RiRi Woo and the wait was pretty much unbearable in the end but all's well that ends well! I got my package two days back and inside along with the lipstick were several samples and a lovely handwritten note from Shivani. I really liked the personal touch. I got everything in one piece so no complaints but next time, I hope the products are packed more securely just in case something does go wrong in transit.

Here is what RiRi Woo looks like. A cool red in a retro matte finish that is pretty much the same color as Ruby Woo. RiRi is probably slightly darker but you can only make it out when swatching. On the lips, both are exactly the same. I noticed a slight difference in texture. On me, Ruby is more drying than RiRi but I still need to exfoliate my lips and apply a balm before putting this on. Else after a while, it starts to cling on to the dry patches and flake. If you are a Rihanna fan, you will like that the lipstick has her signature engraved on it. I am not a fan so not really bothered but it does look pretty cool.

RiRi Woo is a color that will instantly make you look glamorous and make your teeth look a lot whiter! Everytime I wear Ruby Woo, I get a lot of compliments and it's the same for RiRi Woo. The red is just gorgeous! I've told you that both these shades look pretty much the same on the lips. Now it's up to you to decide which one you want to go for :)

Here are the swatches of both Ruby Woo and RiRi Woo to help you decide better.

Which is your favorite red lipstick? Share in the comments below.

Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Trio Rose Sugar, Buff, Rosy - Review, Swatches, Pictures

Many of you wanted me to review and swatch these Bobbi Brown lip glosses when I first showed them to you in a haul post so here I am. You will be very amazed and shocked when i'll tell you how much I paid for this lip gloss trio. Around Rs 1200! Yes! The set was on offer as part of strawberrynet's daily deals at more than 60% off (right now, the price is Rs 3876 at strawberrynet.com) and I obviously had to grab it. Even though I'm not really a huge fan of gloss, this trio was just too good to pass over.

I'm not really sure if you can get this set from a Bobbi Brown store because it looks to me specially made for duty free shops at the airport but I think you can get the single pieces in store. The set has three lipglosses - one in shimmer (Rose Sugar) and two regular glosses (Buff and Rosy). Here's a bit about the three colors :

• Instantly gives lips a brilliant, radiant shine look
• Contains soothing botanical extracts to keep lips supple & soft
• Includes Avocado, Jojoba & Chamomile Oils, Aloe Extracts
• Scented with vanilla bean

Rose Sugar - A pretty soft rose with shimmer. This is a shade that's really meant for fair skin tones. On my NC 43 skin, only the shimmer is visible and not the color itself. Since I can't wear it on its own, I layer Rose Sugar on top of lipstick and it gives off a great effect. The pigmentation is good and the finish also glossy and shiny. Staying power is not too great though. When I tried it on its own, I got only a couple of hours out of Rose Sugar. On top of lipsticks, the staying power is obviously more.

Buff - A beautiful muted beige pink that will again look lovely specially on fair skin tones.  It looks very natural yet healthy and this can be your perfect MLLB shade. Buff washes me out unfortunately so I cant really wear it on its own but I do mix with a either a pink or coral lipstick and I get a very pretty color that's perfect for the day. The finish is a cream which I much prefer to shimmer glosses and it is very shiny on the lips.

Rosy - This one is my favorite of the lot coz it's just so pretty and girlie. This coral pink will look good on everyone and you can see from the swatch how shiny it is. Pigmentation is great and this color makes lips look very plumped up and juicy. Only problem is that it's slightly sticky.

My views on them :

The lip glosses in this set are pretty small in size (4.2 ml) which makes them perfect to be kept in the bag and for travelling. The packaging is a simple plastic tube with Bobbi Brown imprinted on the tube. What I don't like about these glosses is the applicator. Instead of a doe-foot applicator, its a tiny brush which makes it very difficult to pick up the product and apply.

The glosses have a very sweet caramel/vanilla scent. I usually hate scented makeup but love this smell coz it reminds me of creme brulee and milkshakes :P

Bobbi Brown lip glosses are slightly sticky and all of these are. Not the 'hair sticking to the lips' type sticky but you can feel it when you apply. Sticky glosses have an advantage though. They last for a longer time and less prone to seeping into fine lines. The Bobbi Brown lip glosses, specially the cream ones do last long - around 3-4 hours and I absolutely love the finish. Glossy, shiny and they are also fairly moisturizing.

Would I recommend these shades? Yes specially Buff and Rosy. They are so pretty and are of great quality as well (if you can ignore the brush applicator and slightly sticky bit).


If you want to buy the Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Trio Rose Sugar, Buff, Rosy, click here.

If you want to buy them individually, click here. Currently, only Buff is available.

Have you tried any Bobbi Brown lip gloss?

Sephora Crayon Jumbo Liner 12 Hr wear Waterproof Pencil Green - Review, Swatch

My mum returned from Singapore last week and she got me a lot of stuff and I really mean it when I say lot! Will post a haul post soon but those who are on my Fb page, must have seen the preview already. Btw, if you have not liked my Fb page, you should totally do so. I try and post a lot of interesting (hopefully?) stuff out there :D. Anyway so coming back to today's post, its gonna be quite short, sweet and to the point. I'm writing about a shade in a range of eye pencil that is my all time favorite and its the Sephora Crayon Jumbo Liner 12 Hr Wear Waterproof pencil in shade Green. Pheww that's a long name!

The shade Green is a lovely emerald that looks gorgeous on the eyes both as a liner and an eye shadow. Sephora claims that they are resistant to water, heat, humidity and last for 12 hrs and I totally agree! The shade Green my mum got for me from Singapore but I'm sure you will get the color at the New Delhi Sephora store as well. I now have three of these amazing pencils in Black, Green and Purple and I'm aiming to buy all 14 colors if I manage to get my hands on them. To see the review and swatches of Black and Purple, click here.  

In India, I bought these for Rs 680 in April and hopefully the price is still the same despite the terrible performance of the Rupee against the Dollar. If you happen to visit a Sephora store, please do check out these pencils. They have great color payoff, are incredibly pigmented, the formula is wonderfully soft and creamy, safe to be used on the waterline and easily lasts for nearly 10-12 hrs without smudging. On the flipside, they are expensive, need to be sharpened which means waste of product and the fact that you can't really get a thin, precise line because of the size. I can overlook these cons simply because of the quality. 

If you love green on your eyes, then do check out the Sephora Crayon Jumbo Liner in Green. The other shades are pretty awesome too!

Sunsilk Co-Creations Radiant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner - Review

I've been testing a lot of shampoos and conditioners recently from brands like Dove, Clear, and L'oreal and while all of them are quite good, the one that tops my list right now is the new Sunsilk Radiant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner. Sunsilk Radiant Shine has been created by the in-house expert team in association with the internationally renowned shine expert for hair, Jamal Hammadi; who is also known for his natural approach towards achieving healthy and long lasting shiny hair. 

The Radiant Shine range has ultra light fusion of oils from ingredients famed for their beneficial effects on hair – Argon, Jojoba, Camellia, Almond and Olive. So a lot of very good stuff for the hair! I'm not getting into a lot of details about how the products look because its the same old Sunsilk bottle. This one is just in the colors white and gold. I like the floral fragrance but disappointed that it does not last for a long time after washing off. 

Even though the Radiant Shine range has a mix of very beneficial oils for the hair, this is by no means chemical free. It's loaded with chemicals so if you are a 'natural' girl, this range is definitely not for you. I am ok with all the sulfates so don't mind using shampoos and conditioners that have them. Both the shampoo and conditioner have a slightly thin and runny consistency, the shampoo more so. You only need a tiny amount of the shampoo and it lathers very well and rinses off easily too. I've been using both the shampoo and conditioner together and I like how soft and shiny they make my hair. I won't really say that it's very moisturising but yes in terms of adding shine, it does its job. I also like that it does not weigh my hair down and I've also not seen any hairfall after using these. 

The Sunsilk Radiant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner is priced at Rs 112 for 180 ml and it's a good option to try if you have normal-oily hair type. It does work to give that visibly glossy look to your tresses. For those with very dry hair, I would not recommend because its not particularly hydrating if but you are going for the shine, follow it up with a good moisturising hair mask. 

Have you tried the Sunsilk Radiant Shine range?

P.S - PR Sample. Review 100% mine.

Clarins White Plus Total Luminescent Skincare Range Product Reviews

Clarins is a brand that definitely needs no introduction. We all know that they make some amazing skincare and makeup products and I recently got the opportunity to try out some samples of their very popular White Plus Total Luminescent skincare range. In this post, I'll share my thoughts on what I think of each of them to help you take a decision whether to buy or not. However, before sharing my thoughts, want to say that the reviews are completely based on my experience with the products on my normal-dry skin. What works or does not work for me might not necessarily be the same with you as the effect of a product varies from person to person. These are expensive products so if available, do ask for samples before buying full size. Ok, now, lets get on to the reviews. 

1. White Plus Total Luminescent Pearl-to-Cream Brightening Cleanser - This Pearl-to-Cream cleanser is meant to achieve a brightening effect for your skin, removing dirt and restoring luminescence. Cleansers are usually pretty basic, but this has gypsophila extract that creates a rich foam to wake skin up in the mornings. It has a pearly sheen to it and a tiny bit goes a very long way. This cleanser is very gentle on the skin but lathers well enough to remove all traces of dirt and grime. I love the effect that this has on my face - it looks instantly bright, refreshed and 'alive' and the good thing is that it does not make the skin dry or stretchy. I love this and recommend!

2. White Plus Total Luminescent Intensive Brightening Serum - This is one of my favorite serums and I do intend to buy a full pack once the sample gets over. This is the most advanced skincare you can get for brighter and more even skin. And let’s not forget its promise of ultimate translucency and that healthy-looking, rosy luminescence. The serum is extremely light weight and sinks into the skin very fast so you don't need to wait for it to get absorbed. The serum is in a gel form and is quite moisturising on its own. To be honest, I've not seen my skin getting fair but It definitely looks healthy, supple and radiant after using the serum. I have also seen an improvement in areas where there is pigmentation so this stuff does work. Again a product that I recommend!

3. White Plus Whitening Velvet Emulsion - This is meant to protect skin and brighten complexion leaving it perfectly matte with a youthful, transparent rosy glow. I am not fond of the Velvet Emulsion at all because this does not leave skin matte. In fact, it makes my skin very greasy and my face sweats a lot after applying this. The lotion itself is very lightweight, it also has SPF 20 and in terms of providing moisturisation, this does a stellar job but I just don't like how greasy this feels. I've only used a couple of sachets of this so not in a position to talk about whether it works on the complexion or not. Unless you have super dry skin, would recommend you to stay away from this. 

4. UV Plus Day Screen High Protection - This is an oil free sunscreen lotion with SPF 40 that has a slight pinkish tint to it. The lotion has a runny texture but again is very lightweight and absorbs into the skin easily. It's definitely not as greasy and oily as the Velvet Emulsion but it will not leave your face absolutely shine free either. I like this suncreen because it does not make my face sweaty and I have seen that I don't tan if I'm out in the sun wearing this. Even though, this has a pink tint to it, do not expect any coverage but neither does this leave a whitish cast on the face which is great. If you have super oily skin, this might not be a great choice but for normal-dry-combination skin, it is a good sunscreen.

5. White Plus Whitening Repairing Night Cream - I love this night cream! The texture of this cream is very light. It almost feels like a lotion-cream, so it spreads very easily on the skin and best of all, feels moisturizing once on. The cream absorbs very fast and in the morning I wake up to hydrated, soft and supple skin. Clarins recommends that you use light pressing motions to apply the cream so this should be spread out and then lightly pressed on the face instead of wiping it on. I've more or less finished the night cream and really like the effect. It does even out skin tone and brightens it with time. Again recommended!

Apart from the Velvet Emulsion which I don't like much, the Clarins White Plus Total Luminescent range is definitely a winner. Not so much for the fairness claims but the products do even out, hydrate and brighten the skin tone over a period of time. The only con is the price. All the full size products are not below 3K at least but there is definitely no compromise on the quality. And the good thing is that they last for a really long time coz you need only a tiny amount. All of these samples lasted me for nearly 1.5 months! I know I gave you a lot of options to think of but if you ask me what's that one product which is the star, I'd say it's the Total Luminescent Intensive Brightening Serum. It is amazingly good!

Have you tried any product from the Clarins White Plus Total Luminescent Skincare Range?

P.S - Samples provided by Brand. Reviews 100% mine

Bobbi Brown Lip Color Sandwash Pink - Review, Swatches

Do you remember the day when Kate Middleton and Prince William got married? The media frenzy surrounding the event, around what Kate would wear, what would be her hair like, her makeup, shoes etc etc? Well, I got caught in that frenzy too and for a couple of days got obsessed by the Royal Wedding. I was in front of the TV from morning watching the celebrations and feeling so happy for the two youngsters, specially Kate, someone who I really like and admire. When the world got a first glimpse of Kate in that beautiful wedding gown with the tiara, I was blown away by how lovely and at the same time simple she looked. I loved her understated makeup and when it was revealed that she did it herself, I was truly impressed. What caught my eyes was her lip color that day, a lovely pinky beige that complimented her gown so well. And that is the lip color, I'm gonna be talking about today. Bobbi Brown's Sandwash Pink, a shade that is reportedly Kate Middleton's favorite lipstick. 

Now I did not buy it because it's Kate Middleton's favorite lipstick. Her skin tone and my skin tone are poles apart and I never really intended to buy this till I saw that this shade along with another one was available for around Rs 720 at strawberrynet. And that is quite a steal! Without giving a second thought, I bought it and I must say Sandwash Pink is quite lovely. 

Consistency and Texture - Bobbi Brown lipsticks are one of the creamiest and most pigmented lipsticks that you will find and Sandwash Pink is no different. What I love about it is the finish - semi-matte but with a subtle sheen. The color is perfect to be worn during the day and to work and gives a very polished and sophisticated look. The wear time is pretty decent, around 4-5 hours and it looks very pretty after fading. It does not dry out lips and neither does it feather or bleed. There is some issue with transfer though. In terms of consistency and texture, Bobbi Brown lipsticks are fabulous. They feel light on the lips and very comfortable to wear. 

Color - Coming to the color, Sandwash Pink is described by Bobbi Brown as a beige pink but on me, its more of pink than beige with light mauve undertones. Honestly, the color does wash me out slightly because this is is actually more suitable for those with cool and fair skin tones. I'm NC 43 so what I do is apply a gloss on top of this or put on a pink or nude lip liner and then layer the lipstick on top of it. I don't see girls with darker skin tones wearing this well because it would just wash them out but for medium skin tones, a gloss or a liner underneath should work. Sandwash Pink is a close dupe of MAC's Mehr, albeit a pricier dupe but if you've not been able to get Mehr, you might try this.

Smell - I love everything about Bobbi Brown lip colors except the smell. Ughhh hate hate that plasticky artificial smell in them that just becomes worse with time. I've used about five Bobbi Brown lip colors till date, all bought from different countries and all have that horrid smell. Wish she does something about this!

Availability - I bought Sandwash Pink from strawberrynet for around Rs 720 at an offer. It's obviously much more pricier at $25. If you live in Delhi, I'm sure this will be available at the Bobbi Brown store at Select Citywalk. Else, you can check strawberrynet here. 

Bobbi Brown lip colors are one of the creamiest, light weight, comfortable and pigmented ones that you can find and I would highly recommend them to everyone. The high price is a problem but if you want to splurge, then get one BB atleast. Sandwash Pink does wash me out slightly but it is a beautiful color for those within NC 40 and one that you can buy with your eyes closed. Well, if the Duchess of Cambridge loves this, I'm sure you will love too :D

Have you tried Bobbi Brown lipticks?

Kerastase Paris Nutritive Oleo -Relax Anti-frizz Serum - Review

Hair serums are something I'm addicted to and use every single day without fail. I've been using L'Oreal for quite a few years now but after using the Kerastase Nutritive Oleo -Relax Serum, I don't think I'm gonna go back to any other brand. Well, Kerastase is also a L'Oreal product but here by L'Oreal I meant the non-Kerastase products. This stuff is absolutely amazing for my normal-dry hair.

An overview of the product -

• Kerastase Serum Oleo-Relax is a smoothing serum to discipline fine dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair
• Its softening formula will leave hair silky smooth and more manageable whilst boasting incredible shine
• Kérastase Sérum Oléo-Relax is formulated with Nutri-Huile Complex and Anti-Frizz Protection formula which work to smooth and nourish your dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair
• Hair will benefit from improved softness and long-lasting volume and control
• Apply 2-4 pumps of Kérastase Nutritive Sérum Oléo-Relax Smoothing Sérum to towel-dried hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends. Style as ususal.

My Thoughts -

This bright orange bottle is my very own bottle of sunshine! I love how bright and sunny it looks and the advantage of being transparent is that you get to know how much product is used up. The pump dispenser pumps out just the right amount of product so you will never face the possibility of dispensing too much. The clear liquid is very light and weightless and sinks into the hair very fast. I love how the serum smells, like a good perfume and that smell lasts for quite a well. I use the serum after towel drying my hair and apply about two pumps. I rub it on to the palms and start applying from the ends going upwards to the middle. Like I mentioned, the liquid is very light and absorbs fast. There is no greasy film on top of the hair. I very rarely apply heat or any styling product on my hair so I just let it dry naturally. Once the hair is all dry, it feels soft, smooth, silky and smells fantastic! I don't have a frizz problem but this does work on smoothening hair and making it a lot more manageable, without weighing it down. All you pretties with normal-dry hair looking for an anti-frizz solution, the Kerastase Nutritive Oleo Relax Serum should be a good buy for you. 

That's all I need for my shoulder length hair

I honestly do not find any faults with this product. My hair loves it and I'm sure you will too if you are looking for a smoothing serum. The only con is its price as with all other Kerastase products. But be assured, one bottle will easily last for about 4 months depending on the length of your hair. 

You will get this at all major hair salons and if you want, you can also buy it from this website. For those who are unaware, Cosme De Com is an international shopping website that has a host of skincare, haircare and makeup brands and the best part is that they have free worldwide shipping! There are good discounts available on most products and they send the products via registered post so very less chance of them going missing. At Cosme De Com, it is priced at Rs 1891. 

If you are looking for a very effective solution to treat fine dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair and make it soft, smooth and shiny, Kerastase Paris Nutritive Oleo -Relax Anti-frizz Serum is for you!

P.S - Product provided by website for consideration. Review 100% mine.

Have you tried any Kerastase product? Which is your favorite?

Revlon ColorBurst Lip gloss in Peony - Review, Swatch, FOTD

I had seen Revlon ColorBurst Lip Gloss Peony in a Lisa Eldridge video and the very next I ordered it online. First reason for ordering - it looked really pretty on the model on whom Lisa used this, second because it was recommended by Lisa, third, because not many products that she uses are readily available to us but this one I could easily get my hands on and the last reason , I did not have to spend my own money. I was given a voucher to shop from myntra from the lovely people over there and this was one of the products I got. To see what else I got, click here

I told you the reasons why I bought Peony and they all are pretty valid but I just missed out on thinking about one teeny tiny thing while ordering this. My skin tone and the model's skin tone in Lisa's video are poles apart! On her fair skin, the color was a beautiful peach with golden shimmer. On my NC 43-44 skin tone, on its own, it is just the shimmer :(.. Disappointed? Yes obviously! and that is why you should not blindly follow what famous makeup artists do in their videos. Always always keep in mind your skin tone while buying makeup. What works on one might not necessarily work on you.

I could have not written this review simply because the color does not work for me as much as I would have wanted it to. But I wrote it keeping in mind all you pretties who have lighter skin tones and for you Peony is a beautiful shade to be worn alone or layered on top of a lipstick! Like I said, its a peach with golden shimmer that does not feel gritty on the lips. I love Revlon's ColorBurst glosses and honestly think they are one of the best in the drugstore market now. These glosses look pretty, the sponge applicator applies the gloss effortlessly, they have a lovely texture, go on smooth and are non-sticky. On me, the color is absolutely sheer but on lighter skin tones, will work pretty ok. Don't expect a lot of pigmentation though. I've been layering the gloss on top of lipsticks and I get around 3-4 hrs of wear time. On its own, this will probably give you about 2 hrs.

Take a look at how the gloss looks on my NC 43-44 skin tone

Here's how it looks on my friend who is much lighter than I am 

If you have a light skin tone, Peony is a beautiful shade for you to be worn on its own or on top of lipsticks. Specially corals and pinks. Not that darker skin tones can't  wear this. Just pair it with a lipstick.

Have you tried Peony?