New Lakme Lip Love Conditioner -Info

Try the new Lip Love Conditioner for smooth-to-touch lips and a super glossy color. It’s a gel-based lip softener that promises to pamper your pout with color and moisture. Lip Love Conditioner contains Shea butter and Jojoba oil to hydrate your lips while the SPF 12 protects your lips from the sun.

Lip Love Conditioner is extremely light-weight and is loaded with the goodness of Shea butter; Jojoba oil and high shine polymers.

Priced at Rs.225/-

Available in 4 shades




Available at leading lifestyle stores



So go ahead and be a hottie, flirt, charmer or a siren this season with your own Lip Love Conditioner!

Lakmé Lever Launches; ‘Lakmé Ivana’ First Unisex Salon

Lakmé Lever announces the launch of its first salon for Him & Her, Lakmé Ivana at Green Park in New Delhi. Lakmé Salons have been offering expert hair and skin care to women for several decades and now they have taken this experience and developed an offering that caters to men as well. After a successful run in the beauty service segment with Lakmé Studio and Salons , Lakmé Lever is now taking a leap with Lakmé Ivana to provide excellent grooming, skin and hair care services to both, men and women.

Lakmé Ivana will provide premium services to men and women alike at the hands of its specially trained experts. Available at the salon will be specialist hair styling services, besides other treatments like facials, manicures and pedicures. Highlights from the menu, for Him & Her, include, exclusive organic facials using the internationally acclaimed Eminence products, styling services using the Tigi Catwalk range and rejuvenating hand & foot spas. Setting a trend in the online space, Lakmé Ivana will also take appointments on Facebook through its fan page:
www.facebook.com/LakmeIvana.

Speaking on the initiative Anil Chopra, CEO Lakmé Lever says, “We are excited to be venturing into this space for the first time. Lakmé has always been a pioneer in the field of Indian beauty services for women leading the industry with a large chain of 150 beauty salons across the country. With this venture we welcome men also, to experience the expertise that we provide. Men are becoming more and more conscious about their appearance and the benefits of skin and hair care. At Lakmé Salon we have been offering expert services to women and in order to be able to extend these services to men, we have launched our first salon for Him & Her, Lakmé Ivana. All services at the salon have been developed keeping in mind the needs of both, male and female customers.”

At Lakmé Ivana, his and her, beauty & grooming needs will be handled by a team of expert stylists and skin consultants. The team of hair designers has been trained by TIGI’s internationally certified trainers, ensuring customers are given a treatment and style that is not only fashionable, but tailored just for them. Lakmé Ivana is the destination where both men and women can find inspiration for their next look.

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About Lakmé Lever

Lakmé Lever Pvt. Ltd (Lakmé Lever) is dedicated to the contemporary Indian woman’s exploration of the fine art of beauty. It operates India’s first and leading chain of Lakmé Studios and Salons that offer expert services in Hairstyling, Skin and Beauty care. The studios and salons offer a differentiated experience, delighting women by the expertise of their professionally trained hair designers, hair artists, skin experts and consultants, and now to men also

Lakmé Lever also operates Lakmé Academies in partnership with Pivot Point, USA, world leader in ‘beauty education’. Combining international cosmetics, hair and skin care technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé Studios and Salons offer their customers a holistic ‘Beauty Sutra’ experience.

Lakmé Lever has a presence of 150 Lakmé Salons at premium locations in 34 cities.

Lakmé announces Manish Malhotra as the Grand Finale Designer for Lakmé Fashion Week, Winter/ Festive 2011

Lakmé, the contemporary Indian beauty expert, has announced iconic fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the Grand Finale Designer for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2011, scheduled from August 16 - 21 in Mumbai. Manish Malhotra is the first Lakmé Grand Finale designer who showcased his Shimmer Shine Sparkle collection way back in 1999 and presented the Free Spirit Collection in 2007. This year, he is poised to bring to life the high performance long-wear makeup range, Lakmé ABSOLUTE. This will be the third time where he will be showcasing his collection at the Lakmé Grand Finale.




In the 12th year of Lakmé Fashion Week, India‘s largest selling make up brand takes a significant leap with the launch of Lakmé ABSOLUTE- high performance long-wear makeup line. The world class products, which last up to 16 hours, are backed with skin care benefits and functional expertise. Designed by Lakmé Make-up Experts and co-created with Manish Malhotra, Lakmé ABSOLUTE offers the best in long-wear benefits coupled with do-good skin care properties enabling the contemporary Indian woman to be magical everyday of her life.
Revolutionizing costume design and introducing the concept of styling in Bollywood films has made Manish one of the most recognized names in the fashion industry globally. Synonymous with contemporary Indian wear, he is known to create glamorous ensembles with Indian color and, textures combined with international fashion sensibilities.

Excited about showcasing his collection at the Lakmé Grand Finale, Manish Malhotra said, “My association with Lakmé began more than a decade ago with the first Lakmé Grand Finale show and it has only strengthened over the years. I’m very excited to once again present my new collection at the Grand Finale this season. My winter festive collection would showcase contemporary Indian evening wear garments. Lakmé ABSOLUTE is inspired by the contemporary Indian woman who effortlessly plays myriad set of roles across her personal and professional life. Akin to my style, the collection adapts contemporary fashion to the needs of the Indian woman.”
On the association, Farida Kaliyadan, General Manager, Lakmé said, “Manish is one of the most sought after designers and a name to reckon with in the fashion industry. He represents the perfect blend of International sensibilities with an Indian soul clearly making him the best choice for the Lakmé Grand Finale and Lakmé ABSOLUTE. It’s great to see the return of a Mumbai designer who best represents the ethos of this collection. The range is designed for the modern Indian woman of today who leads an international life with a soul that is Indian at the core.”

The Lakmé Grand Finale, this season, promises to be dynamic and riveting as it unites the best in beauty and fashion.


About Lakmé:

Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com


About Lakmé Fashion Week:

Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is jointly organized by Lakmé, the No.1 cosmetics and beauty services brand in India and IMG, the global leader in fashion weeks and event production. LFW has been conceived and created with a vision to “Redefine the future of fashion and Integrate India into the global fashion world”. LFW is organized twice every year. LFW Winter/Festive 2011 will be held from August 16 to August 21, 2011 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. For further information log on to http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in

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

New Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen Range- Product Info

New Lakme Fairness Sunscreen Range!
-With goodness of Cucumber and Lemongrass

Lakme has come out with a a break-through innovation in sun care- Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen range . These dermatologist-approved products offers broad spectrum sunscreen that gives you 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 20 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++ includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. Lakmé has also introduced Sun Expert Fairness Body Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 24 PA ++.

The new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen Cucumber & Lemon Grass After Sun range offers a Skin Lightening Gel, Skin Lightening Mask, and Skin Lightening Face wash.

Just stepping out till the neighborhood café? Only going to be out in the sun till you enter your car? Enjoying drinking your morning tea by the window? Ever think about how even two minutes in the sun can damage your skin? Spots, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and tanning can all start with just two minutes in the sun.

UV Radiation from the sun is the chief cause of Sunburn, and other severe skin concerns like melanoma, melasma and photoaging. UVB rays cause sun burn, which can be tackled by use of sunscreen (SPF content). UVA rays on the other hand are more damaging biologically. It can cause not just tanning, but wrinkling & leathering (photo aging), pigmentation and premature skin aging. To prevent this, you need a product with a good PA content.

Keeping both these concerns in mind, Lakmé offers a break-through innovation in sun care that is dermatologist-approved. The new Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen range offers broad spectrum sunscreen that gives you 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 20 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++ includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. Lakmé has also introduced Sun Expert Fairness Body Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 24 PA ++.

The new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen Cucumber & Lemon Grass After Sun range offers a Skin Lightening Gel, Skin Lightening Mask, and Skin Lightening Face wash.

Dr.Wadhwani, Cosmetologist says “Exposure to the sun plays a pivotal role in causing age spots, sun-spots, wrinkles, changes in skin texture and skin cancers due to the harmful UV rays of the sun. UVA and UVB rays are harmful rays, both cause severe sun damage. While UVA rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a great role in premature ageing, it is also responsible for causing skin cancers. Therefore in addition to protecting your skin from the effects of UVB rays which pre-dominantly cause sun tan and sun burns it is highly recommended to look for a sunscreen which offers UVA protection as well.”

Dr Wadhwani goes on to share her views about new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen range, “The Lakmé Sun Expert is a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin from both UVA and UVB Rays that give upto 97% protection from sun damage. It also contains protective vitamins and rich anti oxidants such as cucumber and lemongrass, to heal and repair sun damage. Both cucumber and lemongrass act as cooling agents to the skin- and heal the inflammation post sun damage and provide a calming effect to the skin.”


What new about the Lakmé Sun Expert range

• Broad Spectrum Protection
o Lakmé Fairness Sunscreens are broad spectrum sunscreens, which means it ahs SPF and PA+++
 SPF fights against UVB rays that cause sunburn
 PA+++ blocks out UVA rays that cause tanning, premature aging, sun spots and pigmentation
• Makes Skin Lighter
o Its protects you from harmful effects of the sun and also makes the skin lighter with regular use
• Heals you Skin
o The protective vitamins and anti-oxidants in cucumber and lemon grass help to heal and repair past sun damage
• Complete range
o Offers a complete range from SPF 24, 30, 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++
• Dermatologically Recommended
• Hypoallergic
• Non comedogenic


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 24 PA+++- for all skin types.




Broad spectrum UV protection

SPF 24 protects the skin from UVB rays

PA++ protects the skin from the major contributor to skin damage, UVA rays.

Daily sunscreen formulation with antioxidant-rich ingredients such as cucumber, lemon grass extracts and Vitamin B3 to protect your skin and correct past sun damage, dark spots and pigmentation

Available in 100ml for Rs 170/-, 55ml for Rs 95/ and 20gm for Rs 49/-


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+- For oily skin



Broad spectrum UV protection

Keeps your skin looking fresh and oil-free

PA+ shields the skin from the harmful UVA rays

SPF 30 protects the skin from UVB rays

Lightweight, non- oily sunscreen with mineral clay for superior oil control and vitamin rich ingredients such as cucumber and lemon grass extracts to protect the skin and correct past skin blemishes

Regular usage makes your skin many shades lighter

Available in 100ml for Rs 250/-, 55ml for Rs 175/ and 20 gms for Rs 69/- MRP


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+++- for dry skin



Complete skin defense against harmful UV rays

Keeps skin hydrated

The radiation blocker SPF 30, blocks up to 90% of the harmful UVB rays.

PA++ blocks out harmful UVA rays that cause melanoma, darkening of the melanin in the skin and other skin problems.

Packed with lemon grass and cucumber extracts that moisturize and lighten the skin
Nourishes skin, leaving it even-complexioned and glowing

Available in 100 ml for Rs 275/-, 55 ml for Rs 195/-

Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA+++ - For expert sun protection




Dermatologically Tested

Hypoallergic

High performance sunscreen that gives complete UV protection, no matter how strong the rays are

SPF 50 gives 97% skin protection from UVB rays

PA +++ keeps skin completely safe from harmful UVA rays

Cucumber and lemon grass extracts moisturize the skin and make it glow even more
Available in 50ml for Rs 250/- and 30ml for Rs 350/-


Lakme Sun Expert Body Lotion with SPF 24 PA++ - For all skin types




Broad spectrum UV protection for your body

SPF 24 protects the skin from UVB which cause sunburns

PA++ protects the skin from harmful UVA rays that cause dark spots, premature aging and tanning.

Enriched with antioxidant rich ingredients such as aloe vera and orange flower extracts that corrects past sun damage and dark spots and helps reveal fairer and more even skin tone.

200ml: MRP Rs 225/-

Lakme Sun Expert after Sun Skin Lightening Gel







Light, cooling, moisturising gel that fights harsh damage

Lightens sun tan, uneven skin tone and corrects blemished skin

Packed with cucumber and lemon grass extracts

Provides total hydration, leaving skin radiant at all times

Available in 50 gm for Rs 145/-


Lakme Sun Expert After sun skin lightening mask



Easy rinse-off mask that soothes tanned skin and brightens it

Natural clay fights sun darkening and lighten skin with regular usage

Infused with cucumber and lemon grass extracts that detoxify and soothe the skin, leaving it soft, clean and tingling fresh.

Available in 50gm: Rs 150/-

Lakme Sun Expert After Sun Skin Lightening Face Wash



Specially formulated with UV filters and anti-tan skin soothing ingredients

Cleanses and soothes sun exposed skin

Deep cleanses each pore

Infused with cucumber and lemon grass

Protects and soothes skin from common forms of skin irritation post sun exposure, leaving it soft, tingling fresh and clean.

Available in 100g for Rs 135/- and 50g for Rs 75/-


Disclaimer: Info sent by the PR

Lakme Fantasy Collection Enrich Satin Lip Color- Review and swatches!!

“Cast a spell in satin. Rich color takes life in a luxuriously creamy stick that brings satin to your lips. Enriched with sunscreens, vitamins and the goodness of olives, your lips will have a story to share. Indulge in a pod of beautiful shades ranging from floral pinks to shimmering peaches.”



The Enrich Satin Lip Colors are definitely a “MUST” have from the Lakme Fantasy Collection.

Here’s why!!

Lakme Fantasy Collection beholds 8 Enrich Satin Lip Colors.  Pinks, peaches and browns dominate the shade range. Some are mute whilst some are shimmery. 




I was sent shade no 132, 133 and 134.






From left to right : 134, 133, 132



















Enrich Satin Lip Color in shade no 132 is a nice mute brown, with a hint of the color pink and peach.


Enrich Satin Lip Color in shade no 133 is a deeper brown, it's more on the peachy brown shades.

Enrich Satin Lip Color in shade no 134 is a mauve shade, it's a dark pink mauve shade.

All the colors are totally wearable. :)

Priced at 225INR you get a quiet decent quantity of the product. 

The lipsticks are highly moisturizing, and spread on the lips like magic. They are nicely pigmented and just one swap is enough to cover up lip pigmentation, if you have any.  The best part about the lippies, is that it has sunscreen, so now you know why I am with them for the whole day.:)

There are shades for one and all, from mute browns too lovely peaches, to bright pinks and mauves.  There's a color for every occasion, for office wear, for college, for evening dinners and for weddings too. :)

I found the price quite affordable and the product is worth each penny. The lipstick smell like the traditional Lakme ones neither too lovely nor too bad. 

The lipstick stays on for like 4 hours if you starve…touch ups will always make it look better.  It doesn't fade out completely, it leaves behind a good trace of color. :)

I tried it on with a clear gloss too, it only made it look nicer. :)

I wish they had few more shades to choose from. :(

Well, it's a must have from the Fantasy Collection.


Repurchase/recommendation: Well, Yes I will pick one or two of the other shades I'm eying from the collection. Do pick one if you are looking for a nice lipstick for summer wear. :)

Rating: 4/5 (-1 only 8 shades :()

Which shades are you planning to pick?

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