Product Review - Maybelline Color Show Nail Enamels - Buried Treasure #221

   The Maybelline Color Show Nail Enamels need no introduction. Since the time they were first launched till now, when many more enamels have been released under the 'Color Show' label, they have gained a major fan following, so much so there might not be many fashion conscious girls who wouldn't have heard/used one of these nail enamels. Reviewing the shade - Buried Treasure #221 today, one of the many ravishing shades amongst the initial releases.

   Product Claims: Make a bold style statement with Maybelline New York's Color Show nail color range.

With trendy, super stylish shades, these nail colors add oodles of attitude to your overall look. 
Presenting 40 attractive shades, the Maybelline Color Show Range let’s you mix, match and experiment with color!

Here’s why you’ll love it:

- Nail colors have a gel-based formula for increased staying power.

- Is chip-resistant and comes with an easy-flow brush.

- Available in 40 different shades.
 

   Price: Rs. 75/-
   Volume: 6 ml.
   Shelf Life: 36 months.
   Directions: With one sweep, paint the first line of nail polish up the centre of your nail starting from the base to the tip. For the cleanest look, be sure to leave a small space at the base of the nail. Then apply color to the rest of the nail.
 

   The Maybelline Color Show Nail Enamels come as cylindrical, transparent glass bottles with a black colored screw cap which is engraved with the shade name and number. These bottles are attractive, compact, sturdy, travel friendly and have become the signature for all the enamels which have been released under the 'Color Show' label. The screw caps are provided with a brush attached on its underside. These brushes are soft and pliable, and help in easy application of the enamel.
   The shade Buried Treasure consists of a taupe base with the minutest hint of lavender undertones with gold particulates interspersed in it.
   The enamel formula has a perfect liquid consistency, neither too runny nor clumpy. Though a single coat gives a good amount of color, two coats are necessary to make the nails appear opaque. The enamel dries quickly after application to give a smooth, shiny finish without streaking of the color. While their availability in a wide range of shades makes them perfect to mix and match with the rest of your ensemble, their poor staying power lets them down. The enamel stays only for a day or two on my nails when applied singly without the use of a base or a top coat before it starts chipping. On the plus side, the formula is easy to remove and does not stain the nails while doing so.
   Ease of availability across the nation and a consumer friendly buying price makes them a hit amongst the users!
 

   Pros:

- Available in pretty, sturdy and attractive cylindrical glass containers. 

- The brushes help in easy application. 

- The enamel has a good liquid consistency. 

- Quick dry formula.

- Gives a smooth, shiny finish.

- Two coats give an opaque finish. 

- Color does not streak.

- Does not stain the nails. 

- Easy to remove.
- Available in a wide range of shades.

- Priced to be easy on the pocket. 

- Easy availability across the nation. 

   Cons:

- Poor staying power.

   Verdict: 3.75/5. A good buy considering the vast range of shades available and the price, especially for those who love to mix and match their nail colors to their outfits, flaunting a new shade every single day.
 

  

Product Review - Maybelline Color Show Go Graffiti Nail Enamels - Star Struck #802

   Maybelline came up with their Rebel Bouquet collection earlier this year, where they introduced 3 new shades of the Colossal Kohl, The Colossal Liner, Rebel Bouquet Lipsticks, Color Show Go Graffiti Nail Enamels and Dream Satin Skin Powder and Liquid Foundation. Reviewing the Maybelline Color Show Go Graffiti Nail Enamel in shade Star Struck #802 today to see how it fares. These nail enamels are available in total of 9 variants out of which 6 are top coats and the rest 3 have a colored base.

   Product Claims: Bringing New York Street Art in a bottle under the much-loved Color Show franchise, Maybelline New York presents the all new Color Show Go Graffiti; a range of nine nail polishes with special innovative effects that will keep you captivated this Spring Summer. Now get nail art at your convenience with interesting effects that form the Color Show Graffiti range. Flash your graphic nails to make a fashion statement this season with the most playful range of nail polishes.

   Price: Rs. 145/-
   Volume: 6 ml.
   Shelf Life: 36 months.
 

   The Maybelline Color Show Go Graffiti Nail Enamels come in cylindrical glass bottle containers similar to other Color Show variants and are provided with a black colored screw caps engraved with the shade name and code number and attached with pliable applicator brushes. These bottles are attractive to look at, compact, sturdy and very travel friendly.
   The shade "Star Struck" consists of a base of clear polish which is interspersed with graffiti particles of varying shapes, colors and sizes - Large white colored stars, medium sized hexagonal light and dark blue and small and minute hexagonal white decals.
   The graffiti particles are well dispersed in the enamel solution and are easy to apply with the brush provided. The enamel has a quick dry formula and can be applied singly as an enamel or a top coat over a colored enamel. It has a good thin consistency to start with, but with time becomes thick and clumpy earlier compared to other enamels due to the presence of the graffiti particles. It has a staying power of 2 - 3 days by itself after which it starts to show tip wear, while it's durability is influenced by the base enamel when used in conjunction with one. The graffiti particles remain well stuck to the nails even after days of application but the larger white star shaped ones make for a difficult application due to its non flexible, sharp ends especially for those with tiny nails like mine. It can be tackled with a coat or two of clear polish or by carefully cutting off the pointy sharp ends with the help of a blade. Few of the blue colored particles loose color to appear white after a few days and also, it takes quite some time to get rid of the enamel with a remover. But nonetheless, the enamel gives a well manicured, zesty nail art look and instantly jazzes up the nails.
   Easily available across the nation and is pretty affordable!  

   Pros:
- Available in signature "Color Show" cylindrical, compact and travel friendly packaging.
- The applicator brush helps in easy application.
- Has a perfect liquid consistency.
- The formula is quick to dry.
- Th graffiti particles stay stuck on the nails for quite a few days.
- Stays on nails for 2 - 3 days without signs of wear.
- All the variants look amazingly pretty on nails.
- Can be used as a solitary enamel or as a top coat.
- Available in 9 ravishing variants.

- Price is easy on the pocket.
- Ease of availability across the nation. 

   Cons:
- Sharp ends of the white star shaped graffiti particles jut out.
- Enamel solution thickens in consistency earlier than other enamels.
- Difficulty in removing the enamel.

   Verdict: 4.25/5. The ravishing variants are sure to jazz up your fingertips by adding a splash of quirk and color with a single coat of the enamel. Simply put, it's nail art in a bottle!!

Product Review - Maybelline Hyperglossy Liquid Liner

   Of all the eye liners launched by Maybelline India, the Hyperglossy Liquid Liner was the first product created with a resultant glossy effect and was followed by the release of Hyperglossy Electrics Liquid Liner available in 5 vibrant shades. Reviewing the Maybelline Hyperglossy Liquid Liner here to find out whether it sticks to the claims made by its parent company or not.

   Product Claims: For dramatic, dazzling eyes, choose Hyper Glossy Liquid Liner.
With a smudge-proof formula, this eye liner has great staying power and lasts for up to 24 hours. Sweep on a thick, bold line and enjoy beautiful, highlighted eyes all day.  

   Price: Rs. 245/-

   Volume: 3 g.
   Shelf Life: 36 months.
   Directions: Start at the inner corner of lid and line along the lash line following the contour of your eye. For added drama, apply slightly heavier at outer corners.

   The Maybelline Hyperglossy Liquid Liner comes in a sleek black conical tube with its name written in shiny pink font on it. It has a small pot containing the liner pigment and an elongated handle which provides a good grip for easy application of the liner. The applicator provided is around a centimeter in length, soft and pliable with a sharp tip for application in thin and precise strokes. The liner packaging is very compact, leak proof and travel friendly.
   The consistency of the liner is perfect for application - Neither too thick to form clumps nor too thin to run down the eyes. It has a smooth texture which makes it glide on the eyelids easily without tugging on them. It provides a jet black glossy finish and dries within seconds of application. It stays in place on my eyes for the entire day without smudging, fading or chipping away unless I rub them vigorously. It can be removed easily even with use of a face wash and does not irritate the sensitive skin of the eyes. The only negative of this product that I could find is that it isn't water resistant.
   Being easy on the pocket and widely available across the nation makes it all the more popular amongst the ladies!

   Pros:
- Sturdy, attractive, travel friendly and compact packaging.
- The brush is soft, yielding with a sharp tip for applying in precise lines.
- Ease of application.
- Perfect consistency, neither clumpy nor runny.
- Its smooth texture makes it glide easily on eyelids.
- The eyeliner formulation is quick to dry.
- Jet black color of the eyeliner.
- Gives a glossy finish on drying.
- Stays on eyelids until they are rubbed vigorously or come in contact with water.
- Does not chip off.
- Fade proof.
- Can be removed easily.
- Does not irritate the eyes.
- Pocket friendly price.
- Easily available across India. 

   Cons:
- Not water resistant.

   Verdict: 4.75/5. If liners with a glossy finish are your thing, the Maybelline Hyperglossy Liquid Liner will take no time in becoming one of your go to products to enhance your eyes and give it an electric touch!

Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up Lip Balms #SwipeToSpice Giveaway - Winners Announced!

   Thanks to all the participants who enthusiastically took part in our Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up Lip Balms #SwipeToSpice Giveaway and made it a success.
   Absolutely loved reading all your Spiced Up Bollywood dialogues but unfortunately only two of the participants can be declared as winners. So without much further ado, let me announce their names -

   The 1st winner chosen on basis of the best spiced up bollywood dialogue is:
   Seema Rastogi.

   The 2nd winner chosen on basis of maximum number of shares is:
   Dimple Jadhav.

   Both the prize hampers are sponsored by Maybelline India and would be sent directly by them. I will be sending your contact details to them and that is where my responsibility ends.

   A big congrats to both the winners and for those who did not win, do not be disappointed as we would be back with a new giveaway very soon.

Giveaway - #SwipeToSpice with Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up Lip Balms

   Hey everyone! Organizing a giveaway to thank all my readers for their constant support and to celebrate publishing of my 50th blogpost. Hope you guys enjoy taking part in this giveaway as we in collaboration with Maybelline India are giving out awesome cosmetic hampers to two lucky winners.

   Maybelline New York India has an exciting and wide range of lip balms under the label ‘Baby Lips’. Recently, Maybelline New York has come up with it's new range of lip balms called the Baby Lips Spiced Up. Exotic and vibrant, these lip balms come in three variants: Berry Sherbet, Tropical Punch and Spicy Cinnamon. This new range is especially made for the Indi-pop generation and has darker, intense shades to suit Indian skin tones. With every application of Baby Lips Spiced Up lips are reborn and feel supple, plump, moisturized, giving you intense care. Pout in confidence this summer with the best lip balm in India, Baby Lips Spiced Up as these provide intense 12 hour care, are enriched with SPF 20 for sun protection and have a pocket friendly and delightful price of Rs. 175/- 

   Maybelline New York India has launched a fun, spiced up and entertaining video to talk about the #SwipeToSpice Challenge. Watch the video embedded below to know more about what the challenge consists of and how you can take part in it.

   You can get more information about the Maybelline Baby Lips Spiced Up Lip Balms and buy them here.
 
   Rules:
- Open only to the residents of India.
- Women as well as men, both, can enter the giveaway. 
- All steps are mandatory.
- The contest extends from 7th July, 2015 to 10th July, 2015. No entries will be entertained thereafter.
- Two winners would be declared here on the blog itself, within a week after the contest ends.
- The winners must respond within 48 hours, else a new winner would be chosen.
- This is a sponsored giveaway. The giveaway is held by us, but Maybelline India is responsible for sending the prize hampers.

   To enter the giveaway:
- Follow us through Google +
- Add Glitz, Glamor & Grace via Google Friend Connect.
- Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. 
- Follow Maybelline India on Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Instagram. 
- Comment below with:
   1. Spice up your favorite Bollywood dialogues with Baby Lips Spiced Up and share it with us in the comments below. For example:
- Bade bade deshon mein aise Baby Lips ke naye naye variants nikalte rehte hai. 
- Arre O Samba, kitne variants hai? 
- Ek Baby Lips stick ki kimat, tum kya jaano Ramesh babu! 
   2. Your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram names as well as your email ID for verification of entries and notification of the winners.
   3. For extra entries, invite your friends to join the giveaway by sharing this post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and providing the links of the same. 
   4. All comments must include the hashtag #SwipeToSpice and should tag Maybelline India to be considered eligible.

   So there you go! Have a lovely time participating and best wishes to all!

Product Review - Maybelline The Colossal Liner

   Maybelline launched their Rebel Bouquet collection early this year amongst which The Colossal Liner was the first product to hit the markets. The Colossal Liner is fourth in line in their much loved Colossal range of products. Reviewing the same in detail here with emphasis on product claims, its price and shelf life, volume provided, pros and cons, product pictures, swatches and more.

   Product Claims: Enjoy eye-catching intensity and flawless precision with the Maybelline New York Colossal Liner. Designed to end all your application woes, the Maybelline New York Colossal Liner features a 0.4 mm Flexi Tip applicator that gives you perfect, error-free lines. Empowered with the Ink Pigment Technology, this Colossal Eyeliner imparts fade-proof, intense color to your eyes. Its quick-dry formula ensures a 12-hour staying power and quick application. Add this kajal eyeliner to your vanity kit and enjoy stunningly defined eyes, everyday!

   Price: Rs. 425/-

   Volume: 1.2 g.

   Shelf  Life: 24 months.

   On first look the Maybelline The Colossal Liner looks more or less like a marker with a black cylindrical body and a sturdy well fitted cap with the name of the product etched in yellow. It is sleek, compact, travel friendly, elegant and attractive to look at. It is provided with a flexible applicator with a thin pointed tip which makes applying the eyeliner in thin precise lines easy.
   The eyeliner pigment in jet black in color and glides easily on the lids without tugging onto the skin. It dries quickly to provide a glossy finish, is fade proof and stays on eyelids for the claimed 12 hours easily without chipping or flaking away. It's major downside for me is that it transfers onto opposing surfaces and smudges even with a light touch soon after the skin becomes oily so the liner can't be applied in thick lines or used by those who fidget with their eyes a lot. Not the best liner to be used in monsoon as it is not water resistant and gets washed off even with splashes of water. That being said it is good for daily use as it can be removed easily and does not irritate the eyes. Another concern is that the liner might dry right up if by chance the lid is kept open for long.
   Though it is easily available across both online and offline platforms much like other Maybelline products, it is a bit too costly when compared to other liners which may sting the pockets of buyers.

   Pros:
- Sleek, travel friendly and attractive packaging.
- The pointed tip helps in drawing precise thin lines. 
- Glides easily on the eyes.
- The soft felt lined tip does not tug on the eyelids.
- Jet black pigmentation. 
- Quick dry formula.
- Gives a subtle glossy finish.
- The eyeliner stays in place for hours on end.
- Fade proof.
- Does not flake or chip away.
- Can be removed easily. 
- Does not irritate the eyes.
- Easily available.

   Cons:

- Transfers after a few hours of application.

- Not totally smudge proof.

- Isn't water resistant.
- Leaving the cap open might dry the liner right away.
- A bit pricey compared to other eye liners.
- No mention of list of ingredients.

   Verdict: 4/5. Though not without a few cons, The Colossal Liner is sure to become a part of your daily makeup routine due to its ease of use with quick precise strokes of jet black liner to give you eyes that mesmerize.
 

Product Review - Maybelline Electro Pop Baby Lips Colored Lip Balm - Oh! Orange! & Pink Shock

   Maybelline launched a new range of bright, vibrant neon lip balms the - Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop Lip Balms, a collection of 4 electric lip balms – Fierce N Tangy, Berry Bomb, Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock which they claim moisturize lips while giving them a chic neon kick! Reviewing these beauties in Oh! Orange! and Pink Shock today to check how they fare.

   Product Claims: Enriched with Maybelline New York’s exclusive Botanical Cell Repair Concentrate and a blend of effective ingredients like honey, shea butter and collagen, these flavored lip balms hydrate and soften lips and keep them smooth for up to 8 hours. Smear on these eye-catching, glossy, neon lips balms and create your own Neon & Electro Style Statement!

   Why you’ll love it:
- Has bright color pigments for an electric color effect.

- Comes in Strawberry, Lemon, Orange and Watermelon flavors.

- Enriched with an exclusive lip-renew formula, vitamins & moisturizing ingredients.

- Visibly renews lips to make them plump, soft and smooth.

   Price: Fierce N Tangy - Rs. 135/-

                Berry Bomb, Oh Orange, Pink Shock - Rs. 165/-

   Volume: 3.5 g

   Shelf Life: 36 months.

   Directions: Apply to lips as needed. Can be used under or in place of lipstick or lip-gloss.

   Maybelline Electro Lip Balms come sealed in a cardboard packing similar to their original formula in same shape and size with detailed information about the product printed on it. The lip balm comes in a sturdy, retractable cylindrical bullet container with a black body and a long transparent cap. It is very attractive to look at and is travel friendly!
   Each of the 4 variants released in India has a different shade of color, a pleasant scent and a slight flavor in accordance to its name. The lip balms feel very smooth on application and glide like butter on lips. A single swipe is more than enough to provide hydration to the lips and gives a glossy finish to them. The variant Oh! Orange! gives a subtle peachy tint to the lips. Pink Shock is the most pigmented of all the variants and a single swipe gives rosy pink lips, its multiple swipes gives color as dark as a lip gloss would. A single swipe of the lip balm moisturizes the lips making them feel softer and more supple and prevents them from chapping or flaking. It feels light on the lips and gives a nice glossy finish. It protects the lips for around 3-4 hours after which reapplication is required. A nice tint of color is left on the lips even after the gloss gets wiped off. On the downside, this formula does not contain SPF unlike the original Baby Lips formula.
   Also, these are easily available and cost effective much like most other Maybelline products.
 

   Pros:
- Packaged as sturdy, pretty and quirky looking chap sticks which are very travel friendly.
- Available in 4 pleasantly scented varieties.
- Smooth in texture which glides easily on lips.
- The range consists of 4 variants released in India having mild to heavily pigmented shades.
- Single swipe gives desired protection against drying of lips.
- Feels light on the lips.
- Has a subtle glossy finish.
- Makes lips softer and more supple.
- Prevents lips from chapping and flaking.
- Leaves a pretty tint of color on lips which stays on for quite some time.
- Lesser hygiene issues as these come in a retractable container rather than a pot.
- Optimally priced.
- Ease of availability.

   Cons:
- Does not stay for very long on my lips. Needs reapplication after every 3-4 hours.
- Does not contain SPF unlike their original formula.
 

   Verdict: 4.25/5. Another product from Maybelline which hits the jackpot for me. Perfect companion for daily use to protect as well as give a healthy tint to my lips.
 

Product Review - Maybelline Color Show Bright Sparks Nail Enamel - Glowing Wine #704

 

 
   Maybelline launched 8 amazing shades of nail enamels under the name Color Show Bright Sparks late last year following the release of 8 glamorous and sparkling shades of Color Show Glitter Mania in addition to the original 40 shades of Color Show nail enamels taking the total number of shades under the brand name Color Show to a whopping 56. Of the 8 bright and colorful shades released, I am reviewing the shade Glowing Wine here.

   Product Claims: The Maybelline New York Color Show Bright Sparks Collection presents eye-catching nail shades inspired by colors trending at the New York Fashion Week. This collection offers 8 glitzy nail polish shades, with each shade being hand-picked by India's top beauty bloggers. The range includes glamorous shades like Glowing Wine, Power of Red, Firewood Brown, Blazing Blue, Spark of Steel, Burnished Gold and Molten Maroon. Color your nails with Color Show Bright Sparks nail colors and stay fashion-forward this season!

   Price: Rs. 85/-

   Volume: 6 ml

   Shelf Life: 36 months.

   Maybelline New York Color Show Bright Sparks nail enamels come as cylindrical see through glass bottles with a black colored cap with the shade name and code engraved on top. These signature Color Show bottles are attractive, sturdy, compact and easy to carry.
   Glowing Wine is a rich and dark burgundy-wine colored enamel with loads of glitter particles in it though it appears more of a magenta shade in add prints. It has the right consistency for smooth, flawless application. Though the color is dark enough to give opaque nails in a single coat, double coat of the enamel is recommended for perfect finish. The enamel dries up pretty quickly to give a smooth glossy finish without streaking. The biggest downside of this range is the fact that the enamel starts to chip and show evidence of tip wear within a day or two and doesn't survive a head-bath for me. The enamel comes off easily with use of a nail polish remover without leaving any residual stain behind despite the rich color. Another negative is that the formula thickens in consistency and dries up on storage earlier than many other enamels. At Rs. 85/- a piece, it is very reasonably priced.
   Great variety of shades and easy availability across the nation makes it a good buy.

 

   Pros:
- Packaged in sturdy and attractive cylindrical signature 'Color Show' glass bottles.
- The flat brush makes application easy.
- Consistency of the enamel is just right!
- Gives uniform color without streaking. 
- A single coat gives almost opaque colored nails.
- Quick dry formula.
- Gives a smooth glossy finish. 
- Does not stain the nails.
- Easy to remove. 
- Will suit all skin tones. 
- Reasonably priced.
- Easily available across the country.
- Available in 8 smashing shades.

   Cons:
- The shade 'Glowing Wine' looks very different in person when compared to print pictures.
- Chips and shows tip wear in a day or two.
- On storage, the enamel thickens faster than many other nail enamels.

   Verdict: 3.5/5. Despite the low staying power, Glowing Wine is an enticing shade perfect for Indian skin tones. Apply it to compliment traditional Indian wear to jazz up your nails!