Twice a day
Dry to Normal through the year
Lakme Strawberry Face wash
Yes, once a month…thats what I was advised by a SA, but now after reading Rati & Tanveer’s replies I think it was a wrong advise!! Pls enlighten !!
Khadi Almond Scrub, St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Boots almond pistachio & olive scrub
Victoria Secrets Dream Angels.
-Do you have freckles?
No.
Just started using since a couple of days (Thanks Rati for the reco)
Thankfully No
Nope
-What foundation do you use?
Dont used foundation on a daily basis (Ponds Age miracle tinted cream topped with compact works fine for me)…For occassions its Revlon Skinlights w SPF15
Nothing currently…hoping to lay my hands on colorbar concealer soon
No 🙁
I’ve never used them personally but they do look good on some people when worn properly
Not until I came upon Rati and Tanveer’s Blog. Though I do discard my mascara when the smell changes
Dont use mascara daily, but when I do its Revlon
No Sephora in India and havnt tried MAC yet…though i’ve visited their store couple of times and got tempted to buy couple of things but I find the price too high so never bght anything, but after reading so much abt it..maybe i’ll just buy my first MAC product soon….
No.
Blush Brush, Eye-shadow brush, Angled Brush, Lip filler
No
No
I have this pallette from VOV which has some amazing shades in brown, copper, golden, grey n magenta…like to try out in different combos though I love browns n copper n golden
Both
Never!! Thank God!! My hands are pretty steady
They are gr8…Just tried one recently, may buy one soon
No
Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Silver Sand and I recently got an Avon Spectra Color in The raisins which has like 2 tubes of colors and you can create 8 shades…used it only a couple of times yet but loving it!!
Not much into using glosses, Maybelline Watershine whenever it is
Got 1 in a shimmery pink color from VOV, just waiting to try the colorbar ones reviewed by Rati
No
Yes.
Yes
Yes, I would like to. Have attended a couple of makeover sessions by HUL
Generally not.
Eyeliner not applied properly, lipstick on the teeth, darker shade lipliner
Priety Zinta, Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor
Eyeliner/Kajal pencil
Yes n I do that
Yup 🙂 Atleast I think so..
Just got introduced to Colorbar couple of months back, until then I was liking Maybelline…so yes Maybelline n Colorbar it is
If used correctly, it greatly helps to further accentuate your best features….I also agree with Rati that its good as long as you are not dependent on it…You should be able to carry off a no makeup face and a fully decked up look with the same amount of confidence
1. Which cosmetic brands do you want to see in India?
Bobbi Brown, Nars, Urban Decay…have read such gr8 reviews abt these online
2. What are the most common excuses you’ve heard Indian women give for not wearing makeup?
“I look good without makeup” “Too much of makeup is not good for the skin“ and at times I feel some a just lazy to not put makeup
3. Name the makeup products that you would continue to use even after hitting 50.
Lipsticks and eyeliner
4. Has any beauty advice ever gone wrong for you?
Thankfully, nothing yet. Though I am very careful about using any such advice as what may work for one person may not work for another…
5. When was the last time you committed a beauty blunder?
Cant really think of any such major blunder, but i’ve slept off without cleansing my face some times
6. If you could change one thing in an average Indian bride’s marriage look, what would it be?
I guess my ans is the same as most of the others…the right shade of foundation…as the name says it all…its the foundation of the makeup and if tht is wrong, ur whole look goes for a toss!!
7. Name one makeup product that you will never use.
My ans is probably the same again – Face glitter.
8. What beauty treatments do you regularly undergo at your parlour?
Waxing and threading
9. Have you ever faced criticism from friends or family for your makeup obsession?
I dont really think I am obsessed with makeup, I use quite less makeup on a daily basis….I usually really dress up only for occassions so never really got any such comments / criticism from family or friends
10. What is the one makeup look that you just cannot pull off?
Though I havnt tried these looks…I am very sceptical about black smokey eyes.
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nice one, buddy! was fun reading this! thnq very much for doing the fun tag on my blog!
i wish somebody comes forward to do that!
Aww…awesome reader’s post Rati.
To HD, I’m sure u can pull of smokey eyes with the right colors 🙂
The doll pic is so cute!
♥XX♥
Divija, I see so many more interviews coming on your blog soon. 😛
Cynthia, HD turned out to be a Chupa Rustam. 😛 Now I need to take all the product reviews she has mentioned. 🙂
And I am so overwhelmed she did this.. 🙂
Hey, wht a fun post to read HD! & thks to Rati for hosting it 😀
You know, HD, I too have this VOV palette you are talking about.. same colors that you mentioned, but for some reason they look gawd awful on me..
Can’t figure out why for the life of me.. lol..
I guess I need to take a look at these Vov palettes soon. Heard enough of them now. 😛
Heyyy Thanks a ton Rati for posting this!!!I wud love to do guest product reviews..infact I loved the concept of the Avon lipstick I’ve mentioned a lot..maybe we cn strt w tht;)
@Divija- thanks!!I’ve strtd following ur blog too since past few days..delurked from Rati’s blog, u truly are The Body Shop Lady
@Cynthia – thanks a lot!! Maybe I will try it out one day…
@tanveer – I love tht palette..infact I bght similar one for couple of friends after they sw mine..try blending 2-3 colours, I am sure u will look stunning
good going HD! and i am sure you can pull of smokey eyes! come here, i wanna do them for you! 🙂
Hey Rima, thanks alot…maybe we can try that on my next trip to Delhi 😉
I hate you all !!
really , I do !
Why do you post so much >?
I feel like giving up on studies and get typing 😛
I am DYING to the tag BUT my conscience aint allowing me . em such a rip-off !
btw great tag HD
me loves the VOV palette .. and yeah RATI .. yuh shud keep some distance from us .. we are Injurious to yer wallet .. aint we ? 😛
Ooops!! You must do a guest post on my blog to get away from your guilt. 😛 You see the perks are big here- people to pamper you, good stuff to look at, an excellent break from studies and Makeup babes! What more do you want? 😀
I know I was blaming Rima yesterday and now I am going to blame you and HD. Grrr…
LOL Rati!!!
Thanks Palak…just get done with the exams soon and you have a lot to catch up and post on ur blog!!
lolzz!! I hope Palak gets tempted. 😛
By PIYA
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice a day
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Oily skin
-What is your current facial wash?
Clean and clear
-Do you exfoliate?
It depends, mostly within 15-20 days.
-What brand do you use?
Colorbar, lakme, maybelline and Blossom kocchar.
-What moisturizer do you use?
Blossom kocchar
-Do you have freckles?
No.
-Do you use eye cream?
not currently, used in the past for 2-3 months…
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No, thank God…
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
Colorbar
How about concealer?
not using, used maybelline in the past
-Do you know your undertone color?
No
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
my eyelashes are already big and sharp so don’t need fake eyelashes for myself, but like it on someone else.
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
yes…
-What brand of mascara do you use?
lakme
Sephora or MAC?
pass to u Rati
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
I m only in the basic stage, only lipsticks and liquid liners. Having eye shadows thus use the attached brushes only…
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
No
-For the face?
No
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Grey and mauve
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
liquid
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
no
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
not used as yet.
-Do you use mineral makeup?
No
-What is your favorite lipstick?
Maybelline and clolorbar
-How about lipgloss?
sometimes when I m feeling good or have to go shopping wid my frnds
-What is your favorite blush to use?
colorbar’s Tracy gold
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No
-Do you like drugstore makeup?
cant say
-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
no
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
light lipstick with dark colour lip liner
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
All types of shades like browns, pinks and copper etc etc etc…
-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Kareena Kapoor
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Liquid eyeliner
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Sometimes
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
yes, I m sure will send photo sometime
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I think its maybelline and revlon
-What do you think of Makeup?
1. Which cosmetic brands do you want to see in India?
not in my knowledge
2. What are the most common excuses you’ve heard Indian women give for not wearing makeup?
”daily make up harms the skin”
“we should use make up for parties only”
I thnk dat only house wifes say these kind of thngs. My apologies they r good in every kind of wrk a little lazy in make up tricks, I thnk u all will agree to it.
3. Name the makeup products that you would continue to use even after hitting 50.
Lipsticks and eyeliner
4. Has any beauty advice ever gone wrong for you?
Home made Scrubs, as my skin becomes tooooo dry
5. When was the last time you committed a beauty blunder?
From the day I started using make up everyone suggested dat I should use only eyeliners as kajal doesn’t suits me n I m aware of the same.
On my brother’s marriage, I told the beautician to don’t apply kajal but she said she is doing shimmer make up so she will manage. Although the snaps are fine but if kajal was not applies, I should have looked more beautiful.
6. If you could change one thing in an average Indian bride’s marriage look, what would it be?
Lots n lots of foundation, as it looks like a dummy n not the natural looks come out.
7. Name one makeup product that you will never use.
Kajal (it doesn’t suit on my eyes)
8. What beauty treatments do you regularly undergo at your parlour?
Waxing, threading and pedicure…
9. Have you ever faced criticism from friends or family for your makeup obsession?
Sometimes, my hubby says that u r crazy abt the lipsticks and coloured eyeliners as I have a good collection of the same…
10. What is the one makeup look that you just cannot pull off?
wearing a saree wid decent make up
Have posted it as a new post here: https://makeupandbeauty.com/2010/02/40-10-makeup-and-beauty-tag-by-piya/
Than k you darling 🙂
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice a day.
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Oily, and combination and winter.
-What is your current facial wash?
L’Oreal Derma Genesis.
-Do you exfoliate?
Once a week.
-What brand do you use?
The Body Shop Vitamin C Micro Refiner.
-What moisturizer do you use?
L’Oreal Derma Genesis.
-Do you have freckles?
No.
-Do you use eye cream?
Yes. L’Oreal Revitalift Double Lifting.
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes.
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
Chambor Total Perfection Make up. (Because it’s oil-free).
How about concealer?
MAC Select Cover Up.
-Do you know your undertone color?
It’s warm.
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I’ve never used them personally. I think they look good.
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes. But I feel so bad!
-What brand of mascara do you use?
Oriflame Giordani Gold mascara and MAC Zoom Lash.
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Blush brush, eyeshadow brush, highlighter brush.
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
I use very little gel foundation or compact powder on my entire eyelid area.
-For the face?
No.
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I like all the L’Oreal Colour Appeal palettes and also MAC eyeshadow in Stars n Rockets.
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both.
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never done so (till now!).
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like the colour pay-off and depth.
-Do you use mineral makeup?
Sometimes, in Revlon and Maybelline.
-What is your favorite lipstick?
I have hundreds, but I especially like this Versace shade V2707-L. (It’s a magenta-purple shade).
-How about lipgloss?
I only use glittery lipglosses since I am in ‘glitter’ mode right now.
-What is your favorite blush to use?
All Maybelline blushes, especially Pinch-o-Pink. I also use The Body Shop Pearlescent Trio Shade Blush for party wear, depending on what colour my outfit is, as there are 3 colours in it.
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No.
-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes.
-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes.
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I would really love to do something in a professional way.
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
No. I take a lot of time and trouble.
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Lipstick applied in a hurry outside the lips, badly applied eyeliner, patchy foundation.
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Ooooo, I LOVE out of the ordinary shades. Neutral ones are boring for me!
-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Aishwarya Rai, Karishma Kapoor, Linda Evangelista, Penelope Cruz.
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
It would have to be lipstick.
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes, when I go to the doctor!
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I think I look pale without make up.
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I think it would be MAC for their vast ranges.
-What do you think of Makeup?
I think it can enhance any woman’s looks and features.
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1. Which cosmetic brands do you want to see in India?
Cover Girl, Bobbi Brown, Lime Crime (for their BOLD colours), and Neutrogena (cosmetics and more skin care please).
2. What are the most common excuses you’ve heard Indian women give for not wearing makeup?
Sometimes they say they didn’t have the time, others say their boyfriend/husband likes them ‘natural’. !!
3. Name the makeup products that you would continue to use even after hitting 50.
Lipsticks and eyeliner.
4. Has any beauty advice ever gone wrong for you?
Yes. Using a highlighting powder on my oily skin!
5. When was the last time you committed a beauty blunder?
When I used a black powder kohl as an eye shadow. My son went and hid under the bed! (Just kidding).
6. If you could change one thing in an average Indian bride’s marriage look, what would it be?
It depends from person to person (the bride, I mean), but I really love to see all Indian brides in red lipstick.
7. Name one makeup product that you will never use.
Liquid pearly foundation. I prefer a total matte look.
8. What beauty treatments do you regularly undergo at your parlour?
Highlights, waxing, and french manicure.
9. Have you ever faced criticism from friends or family for your makeup obsession?
I think it is now beginning to reach that stage!!
10. What is the one makeup look that you just cannot pull off?
Nude or very light lipsticks. I’ve been told I look pale and sick.
Thanks, Rati, I really enjoyed taking this Questionnaire.
Hi Sabrina, enjoyed reading it. 🙂 How is select cover up? My friend bout it recently and it gave her a full coverage. How do you find it?
Hi Rati, thanks a ton for posting this & glad you enjoyed reading it. I really like Select Cover Up as it is a quick-drying, non-sticky, concealer and well suited for my skin. So far I’ve only used it under the eyes. Yes, its coverage is very good, a little goes a long way. Its very “stay-put” and the make-up artist told me “This concealer will not ‘move’ on your face the way stick or cream concealers do”. Since I have pink undertones, it was suggested I take NW25, and not NC20, as NC20 looked very whitish and NW25 blended well with my facial skin tone. (NC20 is a good shade for me for their powder foundation).