Ellis Faas Milky eyes- review, swatches & EOTD

It's been quite long since I've reviewed an Ellis Faas product. This brand is not available in India but is purchased online by many Indian ladies, who are always keen to know about new arrival of this brand. Honestly speaking, I was really amazed when I first used Ellis Eye Shadow because I never used such an eye shadow ever, but after using them in two-three shades, I'm now crazy about their eye shadows. Today I'm going to review another exciting  eye shadow from Ellis Faas.

Ellis Faas E203 Milky Eyes

Ellis Faas E203 Milky Eyes is a cream-to-powder eye shadow formula.

What Ellis Faas says...

With its liquid consistency, these innovative and long lasting eye shadows transform into a matte powder upon application with the ELLIS FAAS signature pen. ELLIS FAAS eye shadow leaves a smooth finish and will not build up in eyelid creases, making it suitable for all skin types. Liquid to powder eye shadow is also ideal for women who are sensitive to traditional powdered eye shadow, including contact lens wearers.
With a more translucent texture than Creamy Eyes, and a deeper, more vivid palette, ELLIS FAAS Milky Eyes can be used as a colour stain or a subtle wash.

Weight 

2.5ml/0.08oz

Price

$36.00

Ingredients

AQUA, ISODODECANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, MICA, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN PALMITATE, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CERESIN, ZINC STEARATE, CLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED PALM CLYCERIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TIN OXIDE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM THRIISOSTEARATE. MAY CONTAIN [+/-] CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491/77492/77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINE BLUE), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET), CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE), CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS), CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXINE GREEN), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE)

Shades

Ellis Faas Milky eyes is available in & shades.
The one i'm reviewing is E203 which is a dark bluish purple color, very beautiful & gives a deep looks to the eyes! Has slight shimmers in it.

How to use

For a soft and sophisticated look, use the specifically designed ELLIS FAAS Milky Eyes sponge applicator to apply Milky Eyes all over the eyelid, then fade it with the fingertips. For more intense colour, simply re-apply a second layer of Milky Eyes. Ellis particularly likes applying Milky Eyes across the lid and then intensifying the colour in a second layer close to the lashes.

Pair Creamy Eyes and Milky Eyes for a dramatic look: First use Creamy Eyes for shape, then add Milky Eyes for a sheen of colour. 

In the mirror of my own experience

I first used their Eye shadow when I used my Ellis Faas Winter Set, in which there were two shadows included with. Trust me, I have become crazy about their eye shadow since then. Though I'll try to write my best about it but still I'm not sure, I'm able to describe entirely how fantastic this shadow is.

Packaging

I'm sure by now, everyone must be aware about the beautiful, compact packaging of Ellis faas products. Even their eye products come in the signature Ellis Faas bullet shaped pens. The only thing is that if the shadow comes out in excess amount, it tends to get wasted. Therefore, I prefer using an eye brush rather than the one attached.

Texture

The texture is thick, smooth, & feels velvety while applying. the shadow glides on very smoothly on the lids giving a beautiful, even effect. On applying the shadow it is creamy but after a while it sets in, in a perfect way! Does not crease at all, which is really amazing!

Pigmentation

Super pigmented, gives the perfect shade effect in just one go! In other words, i can say that it's one of the most pigmented eyeshadow I've ever used!

Application

The application is very easy. I don't use the brush provided but take out some of it on the brush & then use another eye brush to keep my application & amount of product used under control. One thing you need to remember is to blend it quickly after applying as it tends to set in very quickly.

Effect

Gives a gorgeous effect to the eyes. After applying if you blend it skilfully then you'll be amazed by the effect it gives. initially a creamy texture eyeshadow sets in to become even better than a powdery one & does not crease at all!! The color and texture stay true in every weather until you attack it with a cleanser or eye makeup remover.So it'll be a best choice when you know that you are not going to get a moment to retouch your eye makeup.The best part is that it's quite light weight too & you can feel the beautiful effect of this shadow; collecting praises for yourself, thanks to Ellis faas :)

Lasting power

The lasting power is just fabulous. It can last for the whole day on my lids & maybe slightly less on oilier ones, that too without primer!!

Good points

Soft and velvety texture.
glides on the lids like silk
Applies like a cream shadow and sets like a high class powder shadow.
Once it sets, and dries it doesn't move, crease, crumble, fall out or fade.
Pigmentation is superb.
It gives a wonderful effect on the eyes.
Never creases at all.
Lasting power is incredible.

swatches:

Bad points

The only problem is its brush tipped packaging, due to which the product can get wasted at times.

Finally...

I'm so much impressed with this shadow that I would love to buy all shades of Ellis eyes!!! these shadows are just perfect....they have everything in them, & if one likes cream eyeshadows, nothing can be better than this, I would say that they can easily take over powder shadows as well!!!!

EOTD:

Rating

4.8/5

Recommendation

An amazing eye shadow which is recommended to everyone who love to try something fantastic.

Availability

Ellis Faas E203 Milky Eyes can be purchased from Ellis Faas website and Sephora. Ellis Faas ships world wide.

This post contains a sample product sent for consideration by PR. All reviews are expressed with complete honesty. For more information, please read my full disclosure HERE

Black dresses are just to die for :p!!!!!!!

This is my fave among all these!!!!

 

I have always been crazy about black color outfit. I love this shade dress since my childhood and I think black is an elegant color for both of woman and men. A man looks hot and most attractive when he dresses in black, doesn't matter what he wears, a simple tee, a jacket or a black dinner suit. The same is the case with women, black outfits either a blouse, a top, a dress or a gown, makes her look outstanding among others. Market are full of different black outfits but some pieces really catch your eyes. I found some extremely beautiful and elegant black dresses on Sheinside which is a wonderful place for shopping clothes and accessories for women.  Check out some of my personal faves from there:

very pretty dress for a party

although not black but this one is too good!!!!!

Kate Middleton slim black dress- just the perfect one for Kate

Nice one!!

pretty!!!

Sexy black dress with red lipstick!!!

really elegant & gorgeous!!!

this one is really cute <3

 What do you think about these black dresses? Which one is your fave??

Casual, natural look- Outfit of the Day

Wholesale dress.net is an awesome place for fashion junkies.  Everything which a girl can just imagine in her vision is already available here. Sometimes, it’ll be difficult to decide what to purchase or what to not. Anyways I’ll talk about my shopping now, I bought a simple white t-shirt this time with some shoes. Today is a short review about that Tee.

Vogue Leisure Long Sleeve T-Shirt White

Vogue Leisure Long T-Shirt White is a simple white Tee with cotton fabric. It's very comfortable with jeans, trousers and skirt.  

Size

Free

Detail size of design  

Length 

60 Cm

Bust

88 Cm

Price 

US$ 2.97

The color

White

Fabric

Cotton

In the mirror of my own experience

In my city {Dehradun} spring is now over, days are now quite warm but mornings and evenings are still cool here. According to the weather, I chose this white cotton fabric Tee with full sleeves. When I saw its price, honestly speaking, I was hesitated to buy; actually I wasn’t sure about its quality because the cost was unbelievingly low. But the print and design looked so pretty that I decided to take this risk.

When the tee reached my place, I was ecstatically pleased to see its fabric which was so soft and smooth. After wearing it I was really happy because the fabric is not only looking supple but was very comfortable too. The fabric was perfect for current weather.

If I talk about the fitting, it’s perfectly well for me. The size was free so I was not worrying about this matter. I’m completely satisfied with the fitting.

Now about the most important part of this tee which really surprised me was its quality. The fitting, fabric etc was the same as I had wanted but the only worry was whether the fabric and design would remain the same after washing?  Hey please don’t smile on my silly thoughts because I have seen very bad results of some of my tees after washing them. But I had to realize the quality of this online shop, everything either less or high cost, has a high class quality and this thing makes this website different and special. I’m very very happy with this top.

Ring- wholesale-dress.net, nail paint- Revlon nail enamel

Good points

The T-shirt is simple but very pretty!!

Feels comfortable after wearing.

The cotton fabric is soft and smooth.

It’s fitting is perfect.

 Easy to wash & it does not get wrinkled at all. 

The fitting and the fabric’s condition didn’t change at all after two washes.

Easy to buy

You get your things very safely and quickly. 

The cost is disbelievingly reasonable.

Bad points

A bit difference in print shade which looks red but pink in real.

Finally....

I'm totally satisfied with my purchase. I think I got a high class shopping at a very less cost. I know that sometimes we find some super quality T-shirt in our market too but mostly prove to have bad quality fabrics especially when the cost is less, we have no guarantee with the quality and it becomes useless after wearing one or two times but after my own experience with this tee, I can say that they have keep high class quality even at a very low cost product and this thing makes this shop really great. 

Rating

4.8/5

Recommendation

Of course I'll recommend to my readers and friends for shopping from here again and again because it's amazing!!!

Availability

You can purchase this T-Shirt HERE. They have a huge variety of such Tees.

How to Find the Right Shade of Blush

Adding a little blush to your daily makeup routine is the perfect way to brighten up your look in preparation for sunshine and the warm summer months to come. While finding the correct blush color for your skin tone isn’t given as much attention as say, finding the right lip color, it is definitely just as important and makes all the difference!

 Helpful Tips to Finding the Right Shade of Blush:

  Take note of what color your cheeks are after leaving the gym. This will help you find and match your natural blush color. This is a great starting point and could help you decide which hues look best. 

1.   Visit a local department store where you can sample various brands and shades of blush. Each makeup counter should have their fair share of trained cosmetic professionals who've attended cosmotology school ready and willing to help you find your perfect match. If no one is on hand, gently pinch your cheeks to cause natural flushing. Try and match your blush to this color of your skin.  

1. If you already know what your favorite neutral lip color is, try finding a blush that is a half shade darker than your go-to lipstick. 
2. Finding the right shade involves the amount of blush you put on, as this affects the color. If you’re applying blush to clean bare skin, you’ll most likely need to apply more to achieve the desired affect of the color. Conversely, when wearing more layers of base makeup, the lighter the blush should be.
3. Want a shade that will bring out your eyes? For blue eyes, stick to a peach or cool pink. Try to avoid plums or purple shades.  Save the plum and berry hues for brown eyes. If you have green eyes, experiment with shades of pink. The right shade will make your eyes pop! For hazel eyes, steer clear of orangey-pink shades and instead go for mauve color.

 

 

1. Experiment! Finding the right shade of blush should be fun. A piece of advice, do all of the sampling you can at a department store. Before making any expensive purchases at brand-name makeup counters, visit your pharmacy’s beauty department and pick up a few shades you can try at home with makeup you already own. Decide which shades work and which don’t. Then, when you feel you’ve found the right color you can go back to the makeup counter and invest in a pricier product you’ll feel good about.

Visit Makeup Blogs for further reading on makeup tips, trends, and reviews.

Rouge Bunny Rouge new eyeshadow keepers & Nest of Plenty Look- Press release

The most awaited...Rouge Bunny Rouge has finally launched it's duos & trios along with various shades of single shadows!!! Apart from that they have created an amazing look- Nest of Plenty!!! Take a look:

Nest of Plenty

 

With a sense of nostalgia and finest grace we introduce “Nest of Plenty”, a look with emphasis on a light smoky eye. Pale lilac and blue-grey tones are complemented with a touch of blush for the cheeks to add definition; a soft nude complexion and pale lips make the look wearable throughout the day.

products used for this look

Now let's take a look at the gorgeous newly launched shades!!!

With the “Nest of Plenty” look we also reveal our refillable pallet concept with a Duo and Trio Eye Shadow Keeper. 

Alongside the Keepers we offer six new shades and three bestselling colours in RBR´s beloved Long-lasting Eye Shadow texture.

Trumpeter Koel

Bohemian Waxwing

Lilac Reef Curassow

Umber Firefinch

Olive Violeteare

Golden Rhea

I'm so excited to try these new shades!!! I'm sure you too are :)

Illamasqua Powder eyeshadow- review, swatches & EOTD

I'd been searching for a brown eye shadow since a long time. Hey I know that you would be surprised to think as to why I was bothering to search for a common shade like brown. Isn’t it? But trust me, I have a lot of brown shades in my eye shadow collection but I wanted a different type of brown…a brown which I can apply with all my outfits especially white and black and which can justify with all my jeans colors. I think I’m making you a bit confused, but what can I do because some times it seems that I’m myself am  a bit confused with my eye shadows. Anyways I’ll finish all the confusion and tell you the truth, I wanted a brown shade matte eye shadow which can be used with many dresses and can give a natural effect. In my opinion a brown shade is most effective shade to get a complete natural look.

It’s a coincidence that I found this color recently not just once but twice. First it was with Too Faced Dream Edition palette and the other is the Illamasqua Matte powder  Eye Shadow
 Vernau from Illamasqua’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection- Human Fundametalism. Both are almost similar to each other and are exactly the brown that I wanted since a long time.

Today I’m going to write about Illamasqua’s single powder eye shadow in Vernau.

Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow-Vernau

Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow Vernau is single matte powder eye shadow which was a part of Illamasqua’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection- Human Fundametalism.

What Illamasqua says...

Each of these glorious colours makes a statement that is as individual as you are. Highly pigmented, prepare for an intensity that’s not just colour-true but extremely long-lasting. Experiment and be bold.

Weight 

2g 0.07 OZ

Price

£15.50

Ingredients

TALC, DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH, MICA,  AQUA (WATER),  PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-150, PHENOXYETHANOL,  RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL),CETEARYL ALCOHOL, QUATERNIUM-26, SILICA, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE, CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX), CANDELILLA CERA  (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX), PROPYLPARABEN, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDU (MINERAL OIL), CETYL ALCOHOL, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AND MAY CONTAIN: [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491,    CI 77492, CI 77499, CARMINE CI 75470, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, YELLOW 5 LAKE  CI 19140, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510,  RED 40 LAKE CI 16035,  CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77288, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN CI 77289] (EU EXCLUSIVE SHADES MAY CONTAIN: CI 12085, CI 15850, CI 45380, CI 15985, CI 73015, CI 45410, CI 77266) MAY CONTAIN CARMINE AS A COLOUR ADDITIVE. STOP USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS

Shades

There are six exciting shades launched with this range.
Burst.
Pivot.
Cancan.
 Sex.
Obsidian Rich black.
Vernau

Vernau

It’s a taint fawn brown shade which is excellent for blending out alone on the lids and for getting a lovely natural effect. It can be applied with a black eye shadow to get a smokey eye look.

How to use

Use a long bristle brush for blending and a shorter bristle brush for precise colour placement. Mix Powder Eye Shadow with Sealing Gel for colour-intensification, and apply with an Angled Eye Liner Brush for unlimited eye liner opportunities. They can also double up as blushers or contours, whilst shimmer textures can be used as a highlighter on the eyes, face and body.

In the mirror of my own experience

It's my first chance to use this brand, I had heard a lot about it but the final opinion always comes after one's own experience. Every experience gives you a new excitement, some times with lot of happiness and a bit disappointment too. My experience with Illamasqua was very nice and lovely.

Packaging

Illamasqua eye shadows come in an exclusive packaging with black shining curved edges and a transparent lid with the brand logo marked on it. The shade can be seen without opening the box. It does not come with an applicator or a mirror.

Overall I love its packaging because it looks elegant at the first look. It so light weight so very easy to keep in my handbag. I also love the fact that I can see the shade from outside. But I think its so inconvenient for application point as there is no mirror or applicator is provided with the packaging. I can ignore the applicator easily because I hardly use it but mirror should be must with the box.

Texture

I love its texture because it’s soft and silky smooth. On seeing it, I hadn't expected such smooth texture. But after touching just one swipe I was blissfully delighted because as you know that texture of a shadow plays a major role in its quality and when I applied it on my lids I can say that it’s not super creamy as RBR or Sleek Makeup eye shadow but I really enjoyed while applying it on my eyes.

Pigmentation

The pigmentation is as perfect as I wanted with this brown, I can’t say it super duper pigmented but can say it well pigmented because just one swipe of the color shows on the lids properly. As you know I wanted a brown shade which can give me a natural effect and it’s just perfect for it. So in my point of view it’s an ideal brown shade.

Application

As I have written that it’s not super pigmented so at a first application they do not come up super strong but still, strong enough to be seen, the second and third application makes it completely beautiful. It’s so buildable that blending becomes natural, and give you an effect which I want. It blends well with a simple eye brush and you can get look which you want.

Effect

The effect which I get after applying it is really very pretty. It’s a color which can be applied in many ways. If you applied just one or two swipes and blend it, the effect will be so natural and as innocent that it’ll seem you have applied nothing on your lids and your eyes are entirely natural. But if you applied 4/5 swipe and mixes it with black shadow, the effect which comes will be quite glamorous. It can be used with other shades like cream and blue to find a different look. For smokey looks it’s an ideal color along with a black eye shadow. So it’s quite a versatile  shadow.

Lasting power

I love its long-lasting power. I can apply it without primer and it lasts about for 5 to 6 hours easily. I never faced any creasing problem with it. With a good primer it can last almost whole day which is really very effective.

Good points

Very elegant packaging.
Soft, silky texture.
Beautiful matte brown versatile shade.
Practically pigmented.
Blends well.
very buildable.
Great staying power.
It doesn’t crease on my lids even without a primer.


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Bad points

There is no mirror and applicator provided with the packaging.
Slight fall out is experienced.

A bit expensive for a single eye shadow.
Only available online which makes it more expensive.

Finally...

Over all I love this shadow, the shade and the quality is impressive and great & so you can ignore some bad points of this product. The effect you get after using it makes your eyes look blissful. I'm really very happy with my experience with this product and I would love to try out some more shades of their eyeshadows!

Rating

4.25/5

Recommendation

If you love a complete matte eye shadow with a soft texture, you should really try it once.

Availability

You can purchase Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow Vernau from their website.

This post contains a sample product sent for consideration by PR. All reviews are expressed with complete honesty. For more information, please read my full disclosure HERE