Review: Elizabeth Arden's "Cocoa Bronze Pearl" Lipstick

I have purchased the "Cocoa Bronze pearl" lipstick from shoppers stop.I was looking for the colorbar 'Sprit' but that was not in stock and found this new shade(for me its new only). This was my first purchase from Elizabeth Arden's and i have not even seen any review of this brand(or i could not find the reviews ) so thought of putting my views on it.

Here are the swatch's of the Lipstick:

 Lighting for the pic was not correct. So color look darker.

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I Have bought this brown coco shade for my everyday office use as i cannot wear the very bright shades to office(don't like the highlighted lips that gets everyone's attention. at least not in office ). Brown and nude are the colors, i always have for my everyday makeup.My views about the product are:
1. Quality of the lipstick is very good.
2. I feel it a bit stick for the first time i wear it but now it look ok and don;t feel it sticky (am i used to of it? I think YES).
3. It is perfect for day as well as night. You can see it in the images, it gives a shining color in night.
4. It last 4long hours for me.
5. As it is a dark shade of brown, not everyone is going to love this. But it suits to fair color.
6. Product is a bit expensive too. We can get good quality Colorbar lipstick that cost for 300-500 bucks.

 Price - Rs.700/-($19 on their site)(could not recall exactly as i was included in  other item's bill )

Rating - 3.5/5

Will I repurchase - I can, I am in love with it and using it at least 1-2 times a week. but i'll prefer  my regular color bar lipsticks.

Would I recommend - Yes, if you love wearing Brown, I'll say- DO, try it.

PS : Confessions of a Shopaholic is hosting a give away on her blog which is open internationally. She would find the closest option of specification on her websites and send it to u. 

The give away will close  by 10th May 2011. To visit the blog click here

With Love

Swati

Review: Ambika Pillai's "Candy Lite Lip Gloss"

Hey Lovely People,

Hope you all are doing great and had a wonderful weekend. Mine was an usual weekend as my hubby dear got fever.So we were at home only(enjoying each other's company ;))

I recently have got my Ambika Pillai's lip glasses delivered  from fashion and you and i have nothing to do so thought of reviewing it.

Here are few pictures of the lip glass:

I so love the Ambika pilli's cosmetics but "Candy Lite" is not in one of my favorites. Its not about the quality or quantity of the product but i am not impressed with its bright color.My views about the product are:

1. The lip glass color is to bright to wear in day time (can see in the pics) however it will go well for the night dates/party.

2. Product contains shimmer which makes it very shinny. However the shimmer is not long lasting and fades in 1 hour or two.

3. The applicator is easy to use(like all other ambika pillai's lip glasses).

4. Color of the lip glass last for 4-5 hours. As the shimmer fades with time, it starts transforming from bright fuschia color to natural pink color.

5. It felt a bit sticky and smelly,the time i applied it(i am a bit sensitive to that but it depends from person to person) but after 20-25 minutes, i was ok (or i became comfortable to it).

6. Love the product packaging which even have a mirror to apply the lip glass.

 Price - Rs.700/-(Have an eye on Fashion and you sales, you can get it for approx. Rs400/-)

Rating - 3/5

Will I repurchase - NO, as i cannot wear such a bright color to my office but i will use it for my night outings.

Would I recommend - if you are looking a bright lip glass for night parties, it will work but for a day usage i'll say a big "NO".

With Love 

Swati