Lakme Fantasy Collection Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick- Review!

I have been using the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks for around 2 weeks now, like every day.  So finally sat back to jot down my views on the gorgeous chubby things. 



Product claim:

Let your eyes share magical moments with light beams. Creamy color pencils laced with super fine glitter, reflect light and bring a mesmerizing sparkle to your eyes. Edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. Keep the mystery alive.

Price and quantity:

350 INR for 1.14 g

Availability:

Easily available at your nearest Lakme counters and beauty centers.


Shades available in:

Astral Blue
Starry night
Glimmer green
Moon beam




About the product:

As soon as I saw them, I instantly correlated them with the NYX jumbo eye pencils, may be because of their similar appearance and shape. I also think Lakme is the first Indian brand to have such chubby beauties.  I received the Glimmer green and Astral blue shades from the 4 listed above.  I was elated because I have been wanting to pick Siahi since ages and also wanted a nice green eye pencil for the summers. 



On first thoughts, the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks are creamy and very well pigmented eye pencils, however I have mixed reviews on them.





The Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick in Astral Blue is a very close dupe for Siahi, it’s a ,ate deep inky blue shade which doesn’t really have a lot of glitter and shimmer, It glides on like a dream on the eyes, whereas the Glimmer green is a nice bright summer green with a little sheen and some healthy shimmer. 











How do the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks look?

Thick, chubby and cute.  Indian version of the NYX jumbo pencils. Pretty packaging.

Here are the swatches for both:


How do I wear the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

I love to put on a thick line of the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks on the lids, and have another thin contrasting liner on them, like a brown or a black one with blue and a blue or pink liner with the green.

I wear the Astral blue on my waterline; I love how it looks there. 

I have a thick line of the sticks on my lid and smudge them and blend it with a corresponding or contrasting eyeshadows.

I wear them as eyeshadow bases. 



Reasons to like the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

The Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks are priced decently.

They are darn creamy.

The pigmentation is nice!!

Awesome colors.

Super easy to use.

An almost exact dupe for Siahi

Easier to blend and line on, doesn’t really tug or tow.

Easily available

Although they are creamy and soft the point doesn’t break or something like that even when I sharpened them, some eye liners also tend to break whilst application.

They are waterproof; I had to literally use soap to get them off.  Otherwise you need a nice make up remover or olive oil to get them off.



Multipurpose, Lives up to the claim of edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. 
They didn’t melt or smudge on my waterline.

They did not irritate my waterline.  I have a super sensitive waterline; even the Drama gel or plain kohl irritates my waterline at times.

You will love to carry them around, since they are cute plus they are the best handy emergency eyeshadows too.

Reasons to dislike the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

My mum has oily skin, and these pencils melted on her lids, they smudged very badly on her eyes. 

They do crease; you must like MUST have a good base or primer if you want to avoid this.

They smell like natraj pencils. 

Sharpening can be an issue.  Rather finding the right sharpener for them can be an issue.

Repurchase/recommendation:

For now I am happy with these two shades, I recommend it to ladies who looking for Siahi dupes or want to have NYX jumbo eye pencils. I agree they crease but if used with a nice base or primer this can be totally avoided. 

Rating:
4/5

I will be posting some EOTD's soon!!

So did you like them enough to try? If yes which shades are you picking?

Disclaimer: This product was sent by the PR

Lakme Fantasy Collection- True Wear Nail Color Swatches and info

Hello Ladies,

Today I am reviewing the True Wear Nail Color which is a component of the Lakme Fantasy Collection.



Decently priced at Rs 90, the True Wear Nail Color claims to give you a colorful summer.

"Flash around those enchantingly pretty nails. Happy nail colors in mellow pink, hot pink, soft lilac and mauve, bring gorgeousness to your fingertips. Brush them on your nails and bring magic to any look."

Lakme Fantasy Collection consists of 6 True Wear Nail Colors, out of which I was sent 3. :)

Here are the 6 shades:




The pictures of the shades which were sent to me:







True Wear Color in shade no 247

It's a very wearable color, apt for formal attires, office going ladies will love this shade. :)










True Wear Color in shade no 249

It's a subtle peachy pink shade, suits both casual and formal attires. :)















True Wear Color in shade no 250

It's a bright pink summery shade. So bright and fun!!











My take on the True Wear Color


Affordable
Beautiful colors
Dries Super Fast
Smooth application
Nice wand
Doesn't chip at least for 4 days. :)
Not sheer, 2 coats and you are done


Repurchase/recommendation:

Definitely YES! I am picking up the other 3 shades too. :) And I recommend it to everyone.

Rating:

5/5


Disclaimer: These products were sent by the PR

Lakme Fantasy Collection- Looks and more!!

Lakme Fantasy collection has been in talks even before it's launch. I received few looks and tutorials along with my product kit, which I thought must be shared with you, also I was sent a CD of the entire Lakme Fashion Week. :)




Hope you'll like the looks, I will be trying out the same looks soon and will share them with you all, but for the time being browse through the looks, and do let me know which one you liked, you can also mail me your pictures if you tried some of the look at oflipstickandblushes@gmail.com, I will love to share it with all the readers on my blog.. :)

The following are some looks created by the Lakme Fantasy Collection, also there are some face charts provided.





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DO let me know which look you like the most.

LAKMÉ UNVEILS THE FANTASY COLLECTION

Mumbai, March 9, 2011:

At a preview session at Olive bar & Kitchen, Bandra, Lakme unveiled their latest range of color cosmetics for Summer 2011-Fantasy Collection. The session witnessed Clint Fernandes & Cory Wallia, Lakme Make-up Experts, showcasing the looks on the Lakme faces.

This summer, Lakmé is all set to inspire new trends in beauty and fashion. Lakmé’s Fantasy Collection and looks for the season were revealed in an exclusive event on 9th March at Olive, as a precursor to the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011 that starts on March 11. On the occasion, Lakmé Make-up Artists Cory Wallia and Clint Fernandes demonstrated looks from the new collection on Lakmé Faces, Lisa Haydon, Amrit Maghera, Shraddha Kapoor and Vipasha Agarwal.




Every season, Lakmé forecasts and sets the beauty and fashion trends in India in the form of a color collection. It all starts with the global trend immersion by the Lakmé team. The selected trends are translated for different types of faces and skin, and sees culmination in a collection that is co-created with the Lakmé Make up Artists and the Lakmé Grand Finale designer. The Lakmé product collection reflects the expertise of the make up artists and the creativity of the designer.

This season glossy finishes, glitter and shimmer, aqua greens, floral mid tones – all inspired by nature are the theme of Lakmé’s summer Fantasy Collection. The collection has been co created with Lakmé make-up experts Cory & Clint and Grand Finale designers Gauri & Nainika


Farida Kaliyadan, GM - Lakmé said, “In keeping with our practice of forecasting and setting beauty trends, each season we introduce a new dimension in color cosmetics by launching a product collection that reflects the expertise of the Lakmé Make up Expert as well as the creativity of the Lakmé Grand Finale Designer. The Fantasy Collection, co created with the Lakme make-up experts Cory & Clint along with Grand Finale designers Gauri & Nainika, is set to define the make-up trends of the summer 2011 season.”

Talking about his inspiration about the new collection, Clint Fernandes said, “For me, the inspiration has been fairy tales - the vivid colors, the shimmery feel and sparkling effect. We have captured these elements in our collection in a manner that makes the colors and textures viable for everyday use as well as for special occasions.”

Cory Wallia shared his view on the looks created as part of the Fantasy collection, “The looks from the Fantasy Collection are international but adapted for the Indian woman. The colors and styles presented by us are suited for the Indian skin-tone. We have focused on glossy textures and color blocks inspired by nature.”



While talking about the collection, Amrit said, “My favourite product from the Fantasy collection is the Fantasy Shimmer liner as it adds a sparkle to the eyes while accentuating them perfectly.”



Sharing her beauty tips for the season, Lisa said, “Shimmer and colors like green and pink are in vogue this summer. I love how Clint has played with color for my look. The All Over Shimmer Gloss is a trendy new product that can be used to highlight the arms, shoulders or legs leaving them silky soft.”




“I love gold and bronze – with this collection I have beautiful golden and bronze shades in eye products like the Fairy Dust Eye Shadow or the Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick”, added Vipasha.



Shraddha who loves bright colors was very excited with her look, “I love eye makeup - Cory used the green from the Eye Quartet and the Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick to highlight my eyes beautifully.”


The collection showcased was indicative of the vivid colors and shimmery textures that will dominate the make up kits of women this season.