L'Oreal Mat Magique 12H Foundation Mat Foundation Review.

Hey guys! Hope you all are doing well.

In this week’s post, I will be reviewing the L’Oreal Mat Magique 12H Bright Mat Foundation.

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Pressed Powder is my favourite pressed powder. It can be worn alone only with some primer and it will provide pretty good coverage for your skin. So when L’Oreal launched the L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation I had to give it a try.

So without any further ado, lets get into the review.

Price

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation retails for Rs.595 for 30ml.

Shade 

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation is available in 5 shades. The shades do not have have a specific name but are divided in the G and N range. The N range seems to be for people with light skin tone and G for people with medium to dark skin tone.

Packaging

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation comes in a metallic pink paper box with the logo and shade mentioned in the front and the claims of the product mentioned at the back. The foundation comes in a metallic pink tube with the logo of the product in the front and some details in the back.The shade isn’t mentioned on the tube. Once you remove the cap of the tube, there is a thin nozzle and you can remove only as much products as required. The product may seem tiny compared to other drugstore foundations. However 30ml is the standard quantity for other foundations as well.

Fragrance

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation has no fragrance.

Texture

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation feels very light on the skin. It is not a full coverage foundation but it decently build able. It is a matte foundation that will best work for oily skin since the sebum absorbant skin oil. It can blended easily even with just your fingers.

Longevity

The L’Oreal Mat Magique Foundation claims to be 12 hour foundation. The foundation does last very long especially if you accompany it with a primer, some compact powder and a setting spray. However after 8 hours the skin tends to look a little tired. However the coverage really stays on for upto 10-12 hours.

Pros

It is travel friendly.

It is affordable.

It helps with oil control.

It is a light weight foundation.

It has SPF 11 and PA++.

Cons

The coverage is average.

It is not the best option for dry skin.

My Verdict 

If you are someone you finds a regular foundation heavy on the skin but would like some more coverage than a BB cream, you should give this foundation a try. If you are blessed with good skin, this foundation might work for you. If you are someone who has dry skin or needs atleast a decent amount of coverage, I suggest you should skip this foundation.

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Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti Review.

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In this week’s post, I will be reviewing the Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti.

My first memory of a face pack as a child is this small box of multani mitti my mom got me from the drugstore. I remember everytime I applied it I felt my skin was glowing and I felt so beautiful. If you have been following Compact Matters, you would know I love natural skin care products and one thing I believe in splurging for is skincare. So when my mom surprised me with The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti, I was so excited.

Without any further ado, lets get into the review.

Price

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti retails for Rs.875 for 85g.

Packaging

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti comes packaged in a brown box with the logo in the front and the ingredients and directions at the back. Inside the box, there is a tiny transparent jar with golden lid and details on a sticker. Once you open the box, there is plastic lid ensuring that the product doesn’t spill. Once you remove this lid, the product is inside in a powder form.

Fragrance

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti has an earthy scent with hints of neem and fenugreek or meethi seeds.

Ingredients

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti has multani mitti as its base product. However this isn’t a regular drugstore multani mitti. It has herbs like neem, turmeric, and fenugreek that help prevent acne through deep cleansing the skin.

Application

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti can be used with rose water, aloe vera gel/juice or yogurt. Take half of a tea spoon of the the powder and mix it with any of the liquids mentioned so that it becomes a thick paste without any clumps. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash it off.

Usage

The Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti can be used as a face mask, face wash and for spot treatment. It helps deep clean the skin and works best for blemished and acne prone skin. However depending on the product you choose to mix it with, you can make it work for your skin type for deep cleaning. People with oily skin could mix it with rose water as it will refresh their skin but not make it oily. People with combination skin could mix it aloe vera gel or juice to add some moisture. People with dry skin could use yogurt as their base to give their skin the nourishment it needs.

Since I have normal to combination skin, I prefer using the Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel with the Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti .

Pros

Since you need very little product for every use, it will last you for very long.

It can be used by all skin types by choosing the base liquid appropriately.

It can shared by multiple people.

Since Forest Essentials is a luxury brand, it is a rather affordable product from their brand.

It keeps your skin healthy and hydrated while fighting acne.

Cons

The fragrance is really raw and might be too strong for some people.

You will have to use it along with aloe vera gel, rose water or yogurt. Without one of these, it can not be used. 

My Verdict

I am a little reluctant whether to call the Forest Essentials Facial Ubtan Multani Mitti an investment product since it is not that expensive but neither is it totally affordable. However this jar will last you 8 to 10 months and helps keep acne in control. I personally love using it for spot treatment over my acne and acne scars.

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Tips For Saving Money While Shopping For Beauty Products.

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In this week’s post, I will be sharing my tips on how to save money while shopping for beauty products.

Make up is an addiction that will surely cause a hole in your pocket. There are so many products in the market that we want to try and to be honest, it’s not hoarding if it’s make up. You should try as many products as possible. So I decided to share some tips on how I buy my beauty products to save a few bucks.

Nykaa is your best friend.

When it comes to beauty products, there are very few brands that Nykaa does not stock. It has quite a few brands that are not available in stores. It constantly has amazing deals. It has free shipping over Rs.500. It very often has free shipping over Rs.200 on Saturdays.

 I personally suggest that you download the app on your phone or tablet so that you get notifications when they are having sales. Their sales and deals often last only for a day so it is important check their website atleast once a day. If you register with them with your phone number, they also notify you about their sales via text message.
I usually add the products I want to purchase into my wish list and wait for a sale.

Once on Valentine’s Day, they had flat 50% off L’Oreal Paris products only for 14 minutes. I picked up products worth Rs.6000 only for Rs.3000. Best bargain ever.

Research the products you want to buy.

Research may be a heavy word but it does not take more than 2 minutes to read a review of any product you have your eye on. Luckily there are so many beauty bloggers today that no product goes missed. The best thing about these reviews are that they are honest. Not every claim made by the product is true. In one click you will know, if the product is meant for your skin type or what are its pros and cons. 

I personally suggest that find one blogger with a similar skin type and skin tone as you to help get a better idea.

Find stores that sells below MRP.

If you are from Mumbai, there are a number of stores all over that sell beauty, skin care and hair care products below MRP.  It is usually around 10% discount of most products including the drugstore brands like Lakme and Maybelline. Sometimes they have some amazing deals and offers.

 Beautiful in Santacruz is my go to store for everything make up and skincare. They also have their branches in Bandra and Lokhandwala. 

The New Beauty Centre in Khar also sells all their product on discount and has a lot of brands under one branch.

Do not shy away from Indian and lesser known brands.

It is often a common notion that only well known brands provide quality products. However this is completely not the truth. If you have been reading Compact Matters, you would know how much I love Miss Claire and Sivanna products.  Incolour and Kiss Beauty are some of the other brands that are complete value for me. PAC Cosmetics though is gaining popularity in the online community, does not receive the appreciation it deserves since it is mostly sold on online. In skincare, I feel Plum is doing an amazing job in giving us products for different skin types at a reasonable price.

Alfa in Vile Parle and First Beauty in Ghatkopar stock a lot of these brands at their lowest cost.

Dupe it!

I love splurging on beauty products. However even though a lot of products are really good, they are not necessarily worth the price! For instance the MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has some great coverage and is really lightweight. However it is not the best option for regular use. The Maybelline Fit Me foundation does exactly the same thing in less than half the price. There are many such products are similar in colour and texture to high end products and are known as dupes. I love dupes because you get to use some amazing products at affordable prices. 

I have mentioned a few dupes on Compact Matters already. If you would like to see a separate post on dupes, comment below.

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Plum Natur Studio Kohl Review.

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In this week’s post, we will be reviewing Plum Natur Studio Kohl Kajal.

A kajal or a liner is a product that is found in every girl’s make up kit. A kajal is one of the first make up products most of us used.

Some of us like to wing our liner, some of us just like to go with a thin, some of us like to go bold and thick and some of us simply line our waterlines. However unlike skin products, most of us look for the same things in a liner. Thus in today’s post I will be reviewing my go to liner.

The Plum Natur Studio Kohl Kajal is the only make up product from Plum, which is a skincare brand. It is a gel liner.Their products are available on Nykaa, Amazon and Flipkart as well as their official website.

Price 

Rs.425 for 1.2g.

Packaging 

The product comes in form of a purple sharpenable pencil. The sharpener must be purchased separately for Rs.150. However on Nykaa they sell the combo for Rs.500.Along with the pencil comes a tiny paper with a recommendation to use only the Plum Sharpener.

Fragrance

 The product does not have any fragrance.

Shade 

The product is currently available only in 1 shade, Black Brilliance which is a jet black colour. The product is super pigmented and one swipe is more than enough to get intense black colour.

Ingredients 

The product contains Castor Oil, Rice Bran Wax and Vitamin E which help in the product to glide on. It is preservative free and mineral oil free.

Longevity 

The product stays intense and in place for 8 hours which is the best I have ever seen. After 8 hours, the product fades away. However it does not smudge. It does not great black patches around your eyes like most liners. Not only is the product smudge proof, it is also as water proof .

Pros

Can be used as liner and a kajal

Since it is smudge proof and waterproof, it is perfect for all weathers.

Does not require touch ups.

Long shelf life of 2 and a half years.

Travel friendly

Cons

The product needs to be sharpened frequently.

My Verdict

This product gives you the intensity of gel liner, the smoothness of liquid liner and the precision of a felstick liner. It is a great purchase. I highly recommend this to college girls or working women or anyone who has long days and could not be bothered about touching up their liner repeatedly. This product makes life easy and pretty for all of us. I have already purchased my second Plum Natur Studio Kohl.

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