Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer Review.

Hey guys! Hope you all are doing well.

In this week’s post, I will be reviewing the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers.

Matte nail paints have been a craze all over the world for quite a while now. They look artsy and so Tumblr. Unfortunately for the longest time, matte nail paints were not available in the Indian market. Recently almost after a year of launching their Nail Enamels in every possible shade, Nykaa launched a range of Matte Nail Lacquers. I was personally in love with the colours variation and formula of the Nykaa Nail Enamels and has to try their new range as well.

So without any further ado lets get into the review. 

Price 

The Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer retails fro Rs.200 for 9ml on Nykaa.

It is available in stores like Beautiful in Bandra, Santacruz and Lokhandwala and New Beauty Centre in Khar and Kandivali for Rs.180.

Packaging 

The Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers come in a basic nail paint bottle every similar to the Nykaa Nail Enamel bottles. However the glass packaging of the polish is given a slightly frosted effect. Each shade has a specific name that is mentioned on the sticker on the bottle. Each shade has a unique number assigned to it which is mentioned on the top of the cap. The applicator is also of the perfect length and density.

Application 

Since the applicator of the The Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers is of the perfect length and density, the application is super easy. The lacquers settle within a few seconds of application however the first coat takes about 2 minutes to dry. The second coat takes upto 5 minutes to dry up. The second coat is not necessary but I recommend it for the best colour payout possible.

Fragrance

The Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers smell of acetone like any other nail paint. As soon as the paint dries, the smell disappears.

Longevity

Since applying a regular top coat makes the finish glossy, it is best to avoid a top coat.  Without a top coat and double coat of the the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer, it lasts for 4-5 days on an average without any major chipping. I personally put my hands a lot under water and my estimations of longevity are based on my personal experience.

Pros

Amazing formula and beautiful range of colours from deep colours to neon shades.

Easily accessible on Nykaa’s website.

Comfortable application.

Does not contain dangerous chemicals like Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor.

Cons

A little expensive compared to regular nail paints.

The colour of the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer appears a little different on Nykaa. 

Thus I recommend you have a look at nail swatches done by one of the beauty bloggers or pick them up from a store,

My Personal Collection

 126 Spiced Gingerbread 

This shade belongs to the recently launched Nykaa Fall Winter Matte Nail Enamel Collection.

118 Emerald Isle 

This shade also belongs to the recently launched Nykaa Fall Winter Matte Nail Enamel Collection.

79 Blueberry Sorbet

This shade belongs to the Nykaa Neon Matte Nail Enamel Collection

08 Black Cherrypie

This shade was among the first launched 12 shades of the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers.

28 Pink Meringue 

This shade is a pastel shade from the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquers.

 That is all for this post. I hope you found it useful. If you have any suggestions or questions, please leave it down in a comment.

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Photography Credits:Shivam Bhatt, Anushka Varma and Vini Bakhda.

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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Photography Credits: Ananya Khatri.

Nykaa's The Beauty Lab.

Hi guys! Hope you all are doing great.

In this week’s post, I will be unboxing Nykaa’s The Beauty Lab. 

Recently Nykaa came up with their beauty bag which had 7 products from skincare, haircare and makeup for an amazing price.This is one of India’s first beauty bags. This concept is relatively popular in the west.In today’s post, I will give you my views on The Beauty Lab and help you decide if it is worth your money.

Price

The Beauty Lab contains products worth Rs.1600 for Rs.800 which seems like a tempting deal.

Packaging

The products come in a transparent pouch with Beauty Lab and Nykaa logo.

Products 

Island Kiss Alma Vanilla and Inges Lavender Lip Moisturiser is the product I was excited about.I received this product in full size. I have been using it for a week and totally loving it.It is a great option use under your drying matte lipsticks.It retails for Rs.400 and is 100% organic.

Kronokare All Is Well Shower Gel in Provencal Lavender is a product that really surprised me.I personally hate floral smells but I can not get enough of this product. It contains thyme oil which has an amazing smell and is paraben and mineral oil free.However the size of the product is little disappointing. Once I am done with this bottle, I might consider re-purchasing a bigger size.

Wella Professionals Oil Reflections is a product for all smoothening of all hair types. I feel it is too soon to comment if this product works for me.However the size of the product is good and has a mild fragrance.

Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating &  Brightening Ayurvedic Night Cream contains coconut milk, goat’s milk, saffron,cardamom and sesame oil. It works for dry and combination skin. It comes in a tiny tester tube.However if I feel the product works for me, I can call for a full size of the product.

Nykaa Nail Enamel in Lychee Delight is a grey nail paint. I love this range and have a massive collection already. Nykaa Nail Enamels have one of the best formulas I have tried and I only wear their nail paints. Comment below and let me know if you are interested in a review of their range. The day after I ordered my The Beauty Lab bag, Nykaa changed the shade from Lychee Delight to Rose Sherbet which is a beautiful pink.

Bharat & Dorris Mini Lip Gloss in 05 is the most disappointing product of The Beauty Lab bag.I am not a fan of lip glosses in general and this shade it too light for my skin tone. I will probably use this over a bright red lipstick because the texture is smooth.

All Good Scents Love and Joy EDP for Women comes in a tiny vial without a cap. Thus it can not be carried along easily. Also like I mentioned I am not a fan of floral smells. I feel they could have just kept this product out of the bag and it would not make a difference.

My Verdict

Overall I feel this bag was worth the money. I tried quite a few products that I would not have purchased otherwise and I am probably going re-purchase a few products like Island Kiss Alma Vanilla and Inges Lavender Lip Moisturiser and Kronokare All Is Well Shower Gel in Provencal Lavender. I hope Nykaa makes this a regular or monthly thing and they add more make up products in it.

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Photography Credits: Brinda Khatri.