LAKME HAUL+REVIEWS

A big shoutout to my mom for getting these for me while overseas, as they aren't stocked in South Africa. 💚

LAKME PRODUCT HAUL

I'll be going through the products that I got as well as first thoughts. Please keep in mind that I will not be doing swatches as I haven't had time to use most of these beauties yet!

So, let's have a look!

First up, I have the Lakme 9to5 Crease-Less Matte Lipstick in Rosy Sunday

Lakmé 9to5 brings you a range of 15 high performance shades that sit on your lips all day long. Enriched with Vitamin E; the formula conditions your lips & softens them with wheat germ oil. 

I got this is the Rosy Sunday shade, a creamy medium/dark coral colour. It came beautifully packaged as well. I wore this today for the first time and it's the definition of long-wear matte! The colour stayed on my lips and because it's so creamy it didn't dry my lips out.

Lakme Absolute Illuminating Foundation

A liquid foundation specially created by the backstage experts at the Lakme Fashion Week to give you visibly brighter looking skin.  Visibly brighter looking skin. Silky dewy finish. Luminous skin with natural glow. Gives your skin an even coverage.

The foundation comes in quite a small bottle. I got it in Beige Glimmer, something suitable for my skin tone. It was hard to choose a shade because 1) I was shopping online, and 2) this range only has four shades. This is a medium flesh tone and contains a shimmer to it, so it can act as a highlighter for the cheek area.

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip and Cheek Colour in Rose Touch

Say ‘No’ to touch ups with this perfect for office wear, Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Matte Lip and Cheek Color. Lakme’s first lip and cheek color comes in a mousse texture that’s weightless, giving a powdery matte finish to lips and a soft blush to your cheeks. Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Matte Lip and Cheer Color is ideal for daily office wear adding charm and lasting long. Its dual benefit makes it a high functional product for the busy and on the go working woman. It looks and feels weightless because of the lightweight formula. Since it’s a mousse texture, it absorbs well, giving an intense color that long-lasting. The applicator brush glides on seamlessly making it easy to apply and giving a smooth and even finish.

I got this in the shade Rose Touch, a mauve nude shade perfect for Indian/Taupe skintones. It has a super thick powdery texture. Although soft, it was quite dry onto my lips. This definitely does make ones lips look fuller. I enjoy this neutral shade.

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio HD Matte Lipstick in Burgundy Affair

I feel like this lipstick is great for shaping with pure precision, but the colour is too weak and has to be applied in hard layers. The lightweight formula would be like wear and forget. These do not move from the lips and hence lip liner is totally optional. I love how smoothly it glides on the lips and gives a velvet matte finish to the lips. The particular shade is a gorgeous shade of red with brownish undertones.

Lakme Absolute Plump&Shine 3D Gloss in Beige Shine

Lakme Absolute Plump & Shine is a revolutionary 3D lip gloss with its long-lasting formula and high pigmentation properties.

This shiny gloss glitters when applied to the lips. It's super thick and sticky, making it able to last long hours. This is great to wear over any lipstick as it's quite transparent as well. I like the fact that this has absolutely no fragrance or taste at all. Also, I did not notice any plumping effect from this gloss. It’s just that as a gloss, on its own gives an illusion of fuller lips. I didn’t feel any tingling sensation too, which lip plumping products usually cause.

Lakme Perfect Radiance Skin Lightening Light Cream

This comes in a small tub which is easy to travel with. It has a light sweet fragrance to it.

On application it was a bit dry as I rubbed it into my face. It's more matte than creamy. It is definitely not meant for dry skinned beauties as it does not moisturize the skin at all. It does brighten the complexion but the effects are temporary. I recommend this to oily-skinned beauties who are simply looking for an instant bright matte finish. If you are looking for any more than that, then I suggest you invest in some good day cream.

Lakme 9to5 CC Cream in Bronze

This cream is available in two shades: Beige and Bronze. This shade, Bronze, looks pretty good on my medium skin tone after setting. Since this is a color transform cream, it looks like any fairness cream when I apply it on my face. Also, it has some microparticles that actually help change the color. I need to blend it perfectly on my face. Initially, this cream gives the effect of any normal cream but then it starts to look like a CC cream. So it actually changes color and gets nicely absorbed by my skin tone. It has a very creamy texture that glides so easily on the skin and provides a smooth dewy finish. The consistency is medium cream which makes it is so easy to blend. 

The cream never looks patchy or dry. It is actually a hydrating cream that makes skin soft. This is really a good for dry skin. Personally, I prefer a matte finish, so I don’t like the creamy finish of this product. Also, on my skin, it looks oily so I need to follow up with a compact powder. 

This cream provides a very sheer coverage that’s good enough for daily use. It cannot really hide any dark spots, pigmentation etc. Also, this cream cannot conceal uneven skin tone either. It only makes your skin brighter and hides just minute imperfections. As I don’t prefer high coverage every day, it looks good on me. But if you desire coverage or intend to hide imperfections, this is not the product for you. It is super blendable but layering makes it heavy and sticky.

Annnnnnd those are my products! I can't wait to use them and hopefully supply swatches soon!

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Azelo Skincare Review

I recently got sent these Azelo products! I'm super excited to review them, finally. 

Okay, so the first thing I tried was the AZELO Exfoliating Face Scrub.

It has active ingredients such as Rosehip oil and Vitamin C. It's for combination skin.

Upon using this I found it to be light weight and pore-opening. It's not too harsh on the skin and has a pleasant, earthy smell to it. It did not dry out my skin afterwards.

The next thing that I used along with the scrub was the AZELO Pure Tissue Oil.

The oil was non greasy(thank God!) and was soaked up easily by my skin. I used it on my legs and the back of my knee where I have eczema. It soothed the area and acted as an immediate relief. I do wish that the oil effects would last longer, or would be more powerful for dryer skin types. Other than that, I think that is it a great multi-purpose oil.

Thanks for sending me these products, AZELO!

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Review: SCHICK TrimStyle 2-in-1 Trimmer and Razor

I was super excited to have received the new Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle.

This is a 2-in-1 razor and bikini area trimmer!

And now that it's summer, the swimsuit season, I made it my priority to test this beauty out!

As said by Schick SA;

At Schick we are bringing bikini maintenance out of the dark, giving you the

confidence to feel sexy and ready for whatever the day might throw your way!

Quattro for Women TrimStyle is the first all-in-one women’s razor and bikini trimmer that

let’s you Shave, Trim and Transform yourself,in the privacy of your own bathroom.

Bringing easy, even trimming and long-lasting smooth skin to you,

in one convenient waterproof beauty tool.

• 4 ultra-thin blades razor enriched with Acai Berry and Jojoba extracts for
• long-lasting leg and under arm smoothness so you can skip a day or two.
• Waterproof battery operated trimmer for a neat, clean look and feel.
• Adjusted rounded comb for various bikini area length settings.
• Rubber grips for comfort and a firm hold in the shower.

My POV

I've honestly never used a trimmer on the bikini area before, it was always a hot wax treatment. So when I got this it took me a bit of time to get used to it. I was surprised as it gave me full control over everything and let me do everything with the right precision. It left my skin feeling smooth. As for the razor, which I used for my legs, it removed hair, no matter long or just growing out, within one glide each time! I was more impressed by the way it left my legs feeling hydrated and extra-smooth afterwards. This is definitely worth every penny and I recommend it to all of my beach babes!

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Once again a big thank you to the Schick team for sending me their newest launch!

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MAC Taupe Lipstick Review

After spending days researching what a good nude lipstick I could get, I stumbled upon MAC's Taupe. So I ended up getting it and here's what I have to say;

This is a great every day lipstick, it's neutral and light. The lipstick has the signature mac vanilla fragrance. It finishes off any natural or nude look. It's creamy and smooth texture made it easy to apply. I wish that the staying power could have been a little better. It didn't dry my lips, but I suggest using a clear lipgloss over this just ensure longevity.

This is a pleasant lipstick to use and by far one of my favourite nudes! 

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MAC Satin Cyber Lipstick Review

This satin finish lipstick is a deep, dark purple colour. It suits all skin tones.

Upon opening it, it has a warm vanilla scent to it. It's super opaque and goes best with a full face of studio makeup. It is too dramatic to wear on its own. I suggest wearing a suitable lipliner underneath this.

It is creamy and smooth but very dry on my lips. Upon applying it, it did not blend at all and it basically made my lips appear dryer than ever. 

I don't recommend this lipstick to anyone as I've read many reviews from bloggers who are experiencing the same problem with Cyber.

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I didn't use flash, only natural sunlight when taking the swatch picture so that you could see the real thing! 

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