An Indian's Makeup Blog

Its September and that is official sign that Fall is just around the corner. Its already time for NYFW ! But then again , its 98 degree outside. Dudnt sound much like Fall now does it ?

To get me just in the mood for darker hues I've started wearing the Jouer Lip Sheer in Positano. Its the sheer wine shade to transition me into a (hopefully soon) fall palette.

I'm not the only one - Jessica Alba and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone are going dark too. I just cant get around to going as dark yet. If you are in the same boat as I am, then you'll appreciate the sheer moisturizing wine that Positano is.




The other shades are pretty too - all very sheer. Positano is the deepest color. St. Barths is a coral, again a sheer one. Its another great shade to check out.

L to R - St. Barths, Capri, Positano, St. Tropez

Love,
Indian Girl

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The theme of the shoot was - The Graduate.

That's that.

Lets talk about the lipstick - gawgus ! We saw it on AIMB sometime back and you guys were full of intel on what shade this could be. Remember ? Here on the model.

Its here again and I don't think its going to vanish after this. I guess this will be a hot Fall shade.So, I made a list of all your recommendations and some of mine so it helps the rest of us who wanna try this out.





Indian Princess - YSL Rouge Pur in # 19 or a combo of Ysl Rouge Volupte in # 10 and # 11.
Sunitha - Rouge Coco in Taffetas Rose or Paris. Julie Hewett in Scarlett.
Sereen - Illamasqua Resist
Anon #1 - NARS "Funny Face
Priya - MAC night violet
Anon #2 - Vasanti Cosmetics Denmark Lipstick
Smeegal9 - OCC Lip Tar Anime
Anon - Revlon Wild Orchid
Huma - MAC Girl About Town
Seju1987 - Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum Fairy 908C
Amanpreet - MAC Show Orchid, NYX Hot Pink, NYX Orchid
IG - Rouge D' Armani - Rouge 402, Three Custom Color Specialists Santorini (swatch below)

Any more ideas on the shade ?

Love,
Indian Girl

After seeing so very many great reviews for this liquid lipstick , I just had to give it a try.

After trying I'll tell you its for good reason that its so popular.

Make that reasons and here goes the list.

Lightweight
Creamy
Gives a full opaque color in one swipe
No streaks
Lovely no brainer shade - can wear it with a neutral eye, a shocking teal or a black smokey.
To work , at school or partaaay !
Makes my lips look fuller and free of any lines - its from the antioxidant rich raspberry & pomegranate extracts man !
No taste
Very mild fragrance

Overall the amazing formula makes me think it is almost everything I would want a liquid lipstick to be.

Almost.

The stay time is not so great. The lovely natural beige color lives and breathes for an hour or two before vanishing into thin air. Just like that ! And this is without me threatening it with solid food or smoothies. If only it stayed a while longer, I'd have a lot more time and reason to love it.



Have you tried the Korres Liquid Lipstick ($22 / 0. 20 fl.oz) ? If you thought this color was too blah for ya - they have a super fuchsia and a bright red too ! Holla back if you happen to try any of the other shades . I'd love to hear all about it !

Love,
Indian Girl

Swatches from Zoya Wicked and Wonderful Collection !
From index to little - Stacy, Julieanne, Edyta and Shawn. Shawn and Edyta ae my absolute favorites so far ! Will have more swatches up soon with a review.


My new lipstick obsession. Its a gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous paprika color. I took this pic after a few hours of wear so its toned down and looks very friendly. But if applied well its a fiery warm orange with a delicate bronzy finish. Imagine that ! Perfect for a Vogue Summer photo shoot ! She's called Majorca. I told you about her hot fuchsia friend here

More randomly I've been listening to Dontcha. Its one of my secret favorite songs to dance to at home. What is your secret favorite song ?

Love,
Indian Girl

The Getaway Collection is the newest offering from Three Custom Color Specialists. The collection consists of five vibrant, long wearing shades named after popular destinations. I was sent tiny samples of all five shades and I fell in mad love with three. Today I'll talk about this one color that I am wild about - Bora Bora !

Bora Bora is a cool fuchsia with a very very sheer blue opalescence. The blue appears in very few angles and looks like its reflecting off your lips. The shade is this super fun , 80's inspired fuchsia. I think the 80's was a great time for makeup - people had fun then. Unlike now when mostly its all about nude. I am no different I have 20 different nude shades of lipstick and this makes Bora Bora the most fun lipstick in my collection. I want everybody to own this shade because it makes you feel so cool !

Never in a million years would I have thought that I'd wear a shade as vibrant as this and love it ! But I do. Its a great fashion accessory and will get you noticed (in a nice way) even if you're just wearing a pair of skinny jeans and tee.

Color apart the formula is just as brilliant. They are so pigmented that even after a shower and dinner I still had a faint stain from my application in the morning. I've had no dryness and you'll notice the satin finish in the swatches. Overall for a fairly big number like $21.50 its worth every penny !


Love,
Indian Girl

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My second favorite lipstick from this line - Seashell Nude.


As much as I despise brown lipsticks , I am coming to believe that brown looks good on brown. Just as with any other color finding the right brown makes all the difference. I grew up seeing my beautiful aunt wear the most jarring brown lipstick that almost looked black. Of course it was the 90's and people world over loved brown makeup. She'd be an NC 40 too but that dark brown lipstick had a lasting effect on how I looked at brown lipsticks.

The newest term for brown lipstick is of course deep nude and you can call this lipstick that. Its a bronzy deep nude / very earthy shade on my lips. The formula is so very luscious that for $9 it is one of the very best formulas out there.


The shade is gorgeousness personified. I cant think of anybody that wont look good wearing it. The shade changes depending on your lip color. If you have pale /pinkish / light lips it appears less brown. I have mauve tones / medium pigmented lips and it looks more brown on me. On browner lips it will be a sensuous nude !



Love,
Indian Girl

Hiya Ladies !

What's goin on ? Today I'm sharing a couple of EOTDs and LOTDs from the past few days.

First up a neutral everyday look paired with bright pink lips.



Lipstick Queen Fifteen Minutes Of Fame Lip gloss - #10 and Estee Lauder Lip Liner - Pink

Next , a purple look paired with light pink lips. Told ya, I'm all about the pinks this summer !

Julie Hewett Lipstick - Kiki

Tonight I'm trying out a new Brazilian Glycolic Peel !!!! Eeeeeeeks - I am kinda scared. Its my first glycolic peel. I am hoping it will do all the nice things it promises.

Have a great evening, dolls ! More stories tomorrow.

Love,
Indian Girl

What a mouthful.

I just call it Carmindy Lipsticks.

I've written about these lipsticks before but not on this shade. Its about the most natural looking shade on my lips and for my NC 40 skin tone. A burst of mauve with microscopic particles of bronze with a hint of brown and pink. I read somewhere once that the best lipstick for anyone would be a shade that was closest to the color of their gums / inside of the mouth. This shade is pretty close for me.

I've been wearing this almost everyday since I laid my hands on it. Its the one I go to when I dont wanna think about what to wear. The last time I was this crazy about a shade , it was Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick - Baby Baby.

This shade, Sunbeam, was specifically recommended for summer by Carmindy herself to get a luminous natural look ! Its the perfect lipstick if that's the look you are going for. Say Aishwarya Rai at the French Open - looking so natural yet & pretty. with the soft makeup. That's exactly what this shade does to me.



More good things - decent packaging, no scent, no taste, very moisturizing, $7, available at drugstores. Also with 'very moisturing' comes the part about not so long staying...

Have you tried any lipsticks from this range ? If not - you must give it a go. Keep the receipt handy if the shade doesn't work out for your skin tone :)


Love,
Indian Girl

The Good

- SPF 15
- Buttery Texture
- Very moisturizing
- Rich Colors
- Not expensive at $8 (are often on sale for $5)
- The bullet shape makes for precise application.

The Not So Good

Chunky Glitter pieces - I love me some shimmer sometimes, but gritty glitter is a whole another thing. The glitter also escapes the lips in less than 30 minutes of application so the lower face of your face is studded with sparkles. Much like Lady Gaga's spike studded Hermes Birkin.

It almost pains me to reject these coz they have so many good things about them...

Love,
Indian Girl

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How are you doing this Sunday ? Any major plans ?

I've got more pink lippies coming your way !

The Sally Hansen Natural Beauty line is hands down one of the best line of products at the drugstore. Excellent formulas, shades and fairly good packaging !

I've been wearing this lipstick - Perfect Pink a lot in the past week. I love how warm it is and looks very soft ! From the swatch you'll see that it is very moisturizing but this one has much more pigmentation and longer stay time than most moisturizing lipsticks. I've been wearing it with soft kohl rimmed eyes. Absolutely adore this one !

Have you tried the Natural Beauty lipsticks ? Do you have a favorite shade that you think I must try ?

Love,
Indian Girl

I've had Thalia for a long long time but never wore it much. Mostly coz I didn't like how it looked on me. But today I gave it a try again and didn't mind it at all ! I thought it looked pretty good with almost nothing else but foundation and mascara. So, I snapped up a picture for y'all !


Thalia is a neutral / a little more on the cool side, mauve. Its a shade that will change a lot depending on your natural lip color. The formula is a satin matte. I wear it over a thin layer of clear gloss. Some shades look too weird if worn matte. On me this is one of those shades. A little gloss makes it so much more wearable !

Have a you tried Thalia ? If you have do send in some pictures / swatches of it. I'd love to show how the color looks different on everybody !


Love,
Indian Girl

Lip stains are great for summer for a number of reasons ! They are light, give lots of color, no sticky mess, no feathering, not too shiny or sparkly ...no doubt they are becoming exceedingly popular !

The latest in lip stains are from Josie Maran - The Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip & Cheek Stain ($19).

What is better than a regular lip stain ? One that is made with natural products and is free of parabens, sulfates & artificial fragrances. The Josie Maran lip stain is one of these better ones. It has no taste or smell. The formula didnot dry out my lips the next day like most other lip stains do.

The shade I tried Flamenco is a bright cherry red. Oh its red alright ! The stain almost sticks to your lips the moment you lay it on. So its not the best idea for cheeks. No point having two red dots that you cant blend out.

These lip stains have an amazing stay time. The color lasted without fading like this for almost five to six hours ! And that includes a lunch of some delicious pho. After about five hours it slowly began fading.

The stage after this is not so sexy. That's the deal with lip stains - they don't fade evenly. Cant blame em - we don't eat or drink with the food touching out entire lips. When it reaches this stage , I take a couple of drops of water and try to even out the stain. It works very well. Or you could use some lip balm.



The best part though is the next day when you still have a faint red tinge on your lips. I love that red tinge ! Just add some light clear gloss and you're set !

Overall I love lip stains. But its not like I can whip them out eveyday. In this dry TX summer, it is hard to find a day when my lips are soft and not broken. I still like the idea of them. This one especially is very long lasting and the formula is amazing. I need to look out for more summer friendly, less red colors though. I am all over pinks...so may be I'll go for it !

Love,
Indian Girl

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