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.

That is all for this post. Hope you found it useful in some way. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave it down in the comments section.

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International Make Up Haul: Elf, Tarte, Sephora and more.

Hey guys! Hope you all are doing well.

In this week’s post, I will be sharing a small US beauty haul.

Recently a friend of mine had gone to the States and he offered to get some stuff from there for me. I went ahead and made an elaborate list with prices, shades and pictures of beauty products so I get exactly the products I want. The United States is parNarsadise for any make up lover. The prices for most products are the low. You get amazing deals. Most products launch first in the United States. My final list was a mixture of some drugstore and some high end products.

So lets get into the haul.

The e.l.f. Mineral Pearls in Natural

This product retailed for 8 dollars at Target. Foundation may leave your face looking a little washed out. This product helps you regain that colour simply by using the powder puff, that comes along with it, and buffing it into your skin.

 e.l.f Blush & Bronzing Powder in St.Lucia

This product, that retails for only 3 dollars, is a complete steal. It has some gorgeous matte black packaging and is completely sleek and travel friendly. The bronzer is a dupe for Nars Laguna Bronzer and the blush is a dupe for Nars Orgasm Blush. The Nars Bronzer and Blush are their best sellers which is available for only 3 dollars along with a mirror.

 e.l.f Makeup Mist and Set in Clear 

This product retails for 3 dollars at Target. It is often compared to the MAC Fix Plus Setting Spray and the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. So it not only helps your makeup stay on forever but it also helps enhance your eyeshadow and your highlight only for 3 dollars.

FYI, e.l.f Cosmetics ships to India through their official website.

Wet n Wild Photofocus Setting Spray 

This product retails for 5 dollars at Walmart. It has been spoken about amongst best products in 5 dollars by many Youtubers. In India, we do not have many drugstore setting sprays. So I decided to give this product a try.

Wet n Wild Makeup Brushes

6 brushes retailed for 10 dollars. This range includes cruelty free Vegan brushes. The brush set includes a concealer brush, eyeshadow brush, angled liner brush, blush brush, foundation brush and crease brush. I love the pink white ombre bristles.

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Light Bronzer

This product retailed for 15 dollars at Target.I have heard so much about this product by so many Youtubers. It has one of the best fragrances in cosmetics. The packaging is totally adorable.It comes with a tiny brush and mirror. It is perfect for that natural glow.

L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation in 207 Sand Beige

This product retailed for 13 dollars at Walmart. I personally love their Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation but recently I have been all about the glow. Most of my foundations are of matte finish so I decided to get this foundation and mix things up a little.

Tarte Tartelette Tease Palette

This product retailed for 21 dollars at Sephora. This is a limited palette which is pocket friendly version of the Tarte Tartelette Palette in Bloom. All the eyeshadows are amazingly pigmented and the palette has the perfect combination of matte and shimmery shades.

Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip

This set includes 6 high end best seller lipsticks valued at 75 dollars sold only for 28 dollars. It includes 3 liquid lipsticks which are Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Damned, Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint in Yaassss and Ciaté London Liquid Velvet in Head Over Heels. It also includes 3 crayon lipsticks which are Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon in Aubergine, Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in An Affair and SEPHORA COLLECTION Rouge Cream in 49 Belly Dancing.

That is all for this post.If you would like a detailed review on any of the products or have any suggestions or questions, leave it down as a comment. 

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Photography Credits: Ananya Khatri.

5 Products You Must Carry In Your Bag During This Festive Season.

Hey guys! We hope you all are having a great weekend.  

This is the last post of the festive series. Thank you so much for the positive response, we will surely be back with more posts like these. 

Carrying a stylish bag with your outfit is a must but sometimes it does not have enough place for most of your makeup products, thus making you decide which products to carry and which to leave behind. Well, don't worry in todays post we will tell you about the 5 must have products which will easily fit in your bag.

 Compact 

Compact is one of the most essential products in your makeup kit. It helps you set your base and get a matte finish.Pressed powders are the best option as they are not messy and can be easily slipped into your bag.

Maybelline White Superfresh 12 Hour Whitening + Perfecting Compact retailed at Rs.150 .It is  super smooth,light and has a nice fragrance. It helps you get an even base without applying too many layers. This is a pretty slim compact and very travel friendly. It lasts for a long time and does not feel heavy at all.

You can check the complete review of this product here - 

http://compactmatters.blogspot.com/2016/08/powder-reviews-20.html

Kabuki Brush 

It is a small fluffy brush which can be used to apply compact or loose powder. You need to dab the brush in the compact and just swirl it on your face. It provides light coverage and evenly spreads the powder, without making your face look caked up.The kabuki brush is so small and sleek that it will easily fit into your purse. 

I have an H&M kabuki brush, which is very soft and dense. It easily spreads the powder and does not leave any strokes on my face. 

You can buy the PAC brush in the number 400 which costs Rs 850.

Kajal or Mascara

This festive season is a great excuse to take your makeup routine a notch up. Intensify your eyes with some kajal or mascara. They are two simple options which can help you get a dramatic look.

The Lakmé eyekonic Kajal which retails at Rs. 275, lasts long and does not smudge at all. It is pigmented and gets applied in one stroke itself. It is available in Black, Royal Blue, White , turquoise and grey.  The black kajal works best when you want a smokey or dramatic eye, however you can experiment with some blue and grey as well.

The L'Oreal Paris Kajal Magique which retails for Rs. 285 is one of the best kajals. It is super dark and smooth. Just like the Lakmé Eyekonic kajal, it lasts long and does not smudge. It is available in one one shade- black. 

Both these Kajals are really good and something i recommend.

The Maybelline Volum Expess Falsies retailed at Rs. 500 is one of my favourite mascaras. It defines and curls your lashes without any clumps. It is available in black, is waterproof and lasts long. It highlights your eyes as it provides length and volume to your lashes.

Swatch of L'Oreal Paris Kajal Magique & lakme eyekonic kajal 

Lipstick

 Your festive look will be incomplete without that perfect lipstick, and what better than a red lipstick. Red lipsticks go well with most indian outfits and always stand out. Matte or glossy, red lipsticks are always a good pick. They stand out among all and add an extra touch to your look. 

The NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick retails at Rs 475. The shade Fire Incendie is a great pick for this festive weekend. It   is pigmented, super smooth and gets applied in one go. It feels pretty light and has a slight shine which would go really well with your outfits. 

For the complete review of this product have a look at one of our previous posts- http://compactmatters.blogspot.com/2016/06/nyx-is-coming-to-india.html

Mini perfume

With all this dressing up, heavy outfits and family functions a perfume is a must. The few sprays applied just before leaving the house don't always last the entire evening thus carrying one in your bag helps a lot . Fitting a full sized perfume in your bag may be difficult so i would suggest you carry a mini perfume. It won't take much place, will be pretty light and will serve its purpose. 

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Photography Credits- Ananya Khatri 

Compact Matters wishes you and your family a very safe and happy Diwali. 

5 Products Under Rs.500 To Help You Look Your Best This Festive Season.

Hi guys! Hope you all are doing great! Thank you for all the love you have given to the festive season series.

Trying to look your best can be a little heavy on your pocket during the festive season. However you don’t need to be worried. Compact Matters is here to your rescue. We have come up with a list of 5 products to help you glam up your look for the festive season.

PAC Pure Pigmented Eyeshadows retail for Rs.250 each. They are highly pigmented and perfect for this festive season. Since they are individually sold you can choose exactly the colour that go well with your outfit. An overall wash of only one colour is also more than sufficient to make your eyes pop. You do not need any brushes for these eyeshadows too. They apply well with your fingers as well. I have them in 12 and 16. If you would like to see the look I create with these for Diwali, follow me on my Instagram.

Swatches of PAC Pure Pigmented Eyeshadows in 12 and 16

Incolour Matte Me Lip Creams retail for Rs.200.These are dupes for the Sleek Matte Me lip creams. They have an amazing formula and dry totally matte within a minute. They have a variety of shades. However I love the shade 415. It is my go to colour when I do not have time to think and is always in my bag. I would prefer these over the Miss Claire lip creams that are also very popular.

Sivanna Colors Shimmer Brick retails for Rs.350. A lot of brands have similar shimmer bricks like Bobbi Brown and Revlon. However at less than half the price, the Sivanna Shimmer Brick does exactly the same thing like any of them. You can use it as a highlighter, blush, bronzer or even eyeshadow. You can use individual shades, mix a few of them or just swirl your brush around all of them.It is available in a few shades that complement the Indian skin tone really well. This shade is 04.

L’Oreal Mat Magique Powder retails for Rs.400. It is available in 5 shades. For people who do not like wearing a foundation or a BB cream, this is the product they should go for. It provides reasonable coverage, has high longevity and helps your skin stay matte for long hours. The packaging is neat and it comes with a mirror and an applicator. The only downside of this product is that it has SPF 34 which may not photograph well.

Nykaa Nail Enamel retails between Rs.150 to 200 depending on the range. I absolutely love the Nykaa Nail Enamel. They have an amazing quality and a huge variety in terms of colour range. They do not chip off easily. They apply extremely smoothly. I personally own 17 of these and want to add some more colours to my collection. This shade is Lavender Drizzle.This product was recently awarded at the Elle Beauty awards as well.

Swatch of Incolour Matte Me Lip Cream in 415 and Nykaa Nail Enamel in Lavender Drizzle

That is all for this post. Comment below and let us know if you will be using any of these products for your Diwali look.

 Hope you have a prosperous and green Diwali with your loved ones.

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