Monday, 27 March 2017

Chambor Extreme Wear Transferproof Liquid Lipstick 483 review

This is my first lipstick and it greatly cheered me up in terms of the kind of lipstick I was looking for. Great for those times when you are just too busy for a touch up. Even better if you are keen on making a first good impression. Read on to find out more.

Type: Liquid Matte








Price: Rs. 845

Weight: 6 ml

Colour: Pink with coral undertones (when applied fresh)

Shade number and name: 483 Rose Boudoir

Packaging: Glass bottle with a doe foot applicator


Pros: 

Great shade: I love this shade because it makes my skin look brighter. This is an important quality to look for in a lipstick when attending interviews or being on a job related to any service industry where you are expected to personally deal with people on a daily basis. Earlier, I had my reservations about wearing dark lipsticks but after using this one a couple of times, getting used to seeing myself in a dark lipstick, receiving compliments and women enquiring about it.. I was finally convinced. Whatever the colour of my clothes, I can confidently wear it with MOST of them.

Application: Smooth application on non dry lips.

Long lasting: This lipstick lasts for about 5-6 hours (when you don't eat anything in between).

Transference: It takes 2-3 minutes for this lipstick to settle. Does not transfer on dry objects. Transfers only when lips are rubbed with some force. Does not bleed (after drying) either.

Opaqueness: Highly pigmented lipstick. Use little amounts initially before applying and then use some more as per the left out spaces on your lips.

Coverage: Covered my lips in a single swipe. 

Fragrance: Has a hint of a sweet scent to it.

Special mention:  As per it's website, all 'Chambor' products are free from animal ingredients.


Cons:

Application: Is not so smooth, if you have dry lips and are applying this lipstick in small amounts without a lip balm. As is the case with most liquid lipsticks, this one too, when applied carelessly, will cause the extra liquid to become an uneven layer on your lips, if it has no blank spaces to fill. Later, it will bleed/transfer if not dabbed away lightly with a tissue. Some of this layer can also get transferred onto our teeth while talking or eating.

Not foodproof: Most of the colour fades after eating. 

Not waterproof: One will have to clean their lips with a dry tissue after eating.

Metallic taste: Try not to lick this lipstick before it settles. 

Not travel friendly: The lipstick bottle is made of glass. You will need to use extra protection around it if you are planning to carry it in your handbag/purse because the outer packaging is a simple box which will lose its sturdiness over time. It's been around a year since I bought this lipstick and the contents of the product seem to spread out more and more around the mouth of the bottle because I had to keep it horizontal on the floor to click it's pictures. Make sure you always keep the bottle in an upright position when storing it away after use.

Turns orange when lip balm is applied as a base: I have dry lips. So I have to compulsorily wear lip balm before applying lipstick. Turns out, when the two come together, it turns the shade a bit orange.

Lips feel extremely dry without a lip balm. Dry lips (like mine) will also flake a tiny bit if this product is used without a lip balm.

Shade name not mentioned anywhere on the packaging or bottle.


Tips:

If you have dry lips, please exfoliate them before applying this product. Also keep drinking lots of water before and after application to keep your lips hydrated.


References:

http://chambor.com/lips-lipstick-extreme-wear.asp


P.S. : Please have patience until I click good pictures of swatch and lipstick applied on my lips.


















Friday, 10 March 2017

Panasonic EH-HW19 Hair straightener review

This was the first time I had ever straightened my own hair. Actually.. this was the first time I had ever straightened any hair and the experience left me quite pleased. Here are some of the reasons I feel Panasonic EH-HW19 hair straightener is a great one, especially for beginners.

Price: Rs. 1,388 on Amazon   









Pros:

1)  Only 2 temperature settings i.e '0' and '1'. Zero means 'off' and 1 is extremely hot (200 degree Celsius). The straightener gives the desired effect. Heats up quickly.



2) Light in weight: Does not put a strain on the hand while straightening.  It's easy to hold (see specifications).

3) Not too large in size: Easy to store. Can be carried in a handbag effortlessly (see specifications).

4) Around 1 inch width plates: Can be used for straightening and curling. Best suitable for short and medium length hair (see specifications).

5) Comb-like teeth on both sides of 1 plate:  One of the plates have tiny teeth on both it's sides. Helps in preventing hair strands overlapping while straightening.



6) Cap for the plates: The cap comes in handy as an extra measure of protection for the plates when stored away after use.



7) Universal voltage: One does not have to worry about different voltage supply when travelling abroad.



Specifications:


Model NumberEH-HW19
Dimensions (HxWxD)230 x 28 x 32 mm
Weight267 g


Cons:

Ceramic coated plates: Can get chipped in time, bringing our hair in direct contact with the metal underneath, causing it to snag. So this is something NOT meant for everyday use.


The straightener in the picture above has been used twice a week for 3 years. Works very well so far.



Result on my hair:
My hair remained straight for 2 days after using this product. One of my friends had straightened hair for almost a week. All of us used this straightener without a hairspray.


Straightened section of hair on the left.


A disagreement with the product claim:
The comb-like teeth on the sides of the plates are not big enough to save us from combing our hair before straightening as claimed by Panasonic on it's website (see link below).

Warranty Policy:
Subject to the Terms and Conditions mentioned on the product warranty card, Warranty shall be valid for repairs against any manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase mentioned on Purchase Invoice.

Helpline: 

Panasonic Customer Care call centre: 1800 103 1333/ 1800 108 1333

Email: helpline@in.panasonic.com

References:

http://www.panasonic.com/africa/consumer/beauty-personal-health-care/womens-beauty/hair-straighteners/eh-hw19.html
http://amzn.to/2odswBT
http://www.hairstraightenerstudio.com/material/(may or may not use infor from here.)
http://blackhairmedia.com/product-review/the-difference-between-ceramic-titanium-flat-irons/