Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan at Oscars 2011

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Mallika Sherawat at Oscars 2011

Pink Flower Scents haul and review

I don't know what's wrong with me, but of late I am obsessed with all things bath and body and candles. And I have been trying out a bunch of e-tailers. My first order was from pinkflowerscents.com. Over all I am VERY VERY impressed, and am placing another order this week :):):)

The box arrives

Items so beautifully packed

Tarts - back

Tarts - front (had my name on it too..so sweet)

soaps

travel sized scrubs and whipped soap

Extras!!

Extras unwrapped!!

They sent a sample of budy butter in lavender moon, EDP is strawberry sugar, and an 8 oz candle in Black wood marshmallow.

Here is what I ordered, and my reviews:

What I loved: A++

Scrubs
They make two types of scrubs, foaming sugar which is a soap+scrub, and a regular radiant scrub.
Other than the scent type (over 500 choices!), you can also customize the scent level (normal, low, high), exfoliation level (medium, high), an scrub type (shea butter, goat milk)

I got these in shea butter, high exfoliation

• Radiant Skin Sugar Scrub Travel Size - Scent Lavender Moon      $4.50
• Foaming Sugar Scrub Travel Size - Scent Karma    $4.50
• Foaming Sugar Scrub Travel Size - Scent Lavender Sandalwood $4.50

Tarts
These are highly scented, and the throw is great! The size is 1oz and they cost $1.20 each

I ordered Triple Scented Soy Tarts in
 - Fresh Cut Roses
-  Island Fresh
-  Kai
-  Karma
-  Shampure
-  Spring Rain
-  Tuscan Herb
-  Stargazer Lily
-  Tahitian Tiare Flower
-  Lavish Laundry

Linen and Room Spray  

• I got the scent Provence. 4oz  for   $6.95. The staying power is awesome. My comfortable smelled of roses for 2 days!

Soaps and such

• Coffee Bath Bar - in Wood Coffee (Type Shea Butter, size 4 oz)     $4.95

• Foaming Bath Whip Travel Size - Scent Shampure          $3.95. This product is a cream based soap. Very gentle and moisturizing.

These items where just okay - not too impressed
Botanical Bath Bar - Scent Karma    $4.95

Again, you can customize the scent type (500+ choices), scent level (low, normal, high), soap type (Shea Butter, goats milk, cocoa butter), and exfoliant/Botanical (Calendula Flower, rosemary, sage etc.)

I did not like the scent of this product. I got a foaming scrub in "Karma", and loved that. But the "Karma" scent in the soap is a little off - dont know why. I will let it cure for another 2 weeks, and try again.

They offer free shipping over $60, and they have a 15% sale going on until Friday Feb 25 (code: fb200)

Please note I am not affiliated with this company, nor am I getting paid to write this review. I just want to share the love:)


More pics of what I ordered:

EOTD: Chocolate smokey browns

Items used:
Lid: MAC Constructivist Paint pot. Layer with NARS Galapagos eyeshadow
Outer V: NARS Mekong
Crease: MAC Corduroy and Rule eyeshadows
Highlight: MAC VAnilla eyeshadow
Inner V: MAC Goldmine

EOTD: Mila Kunis Cosmopolitan 2011 cover

My interpretation:

 

Items used:

Lid: NYX cottage cheese jumbo pencil, MAC Naked pigment

Crease: Urban Decay Stray Dog, MAC Dark Edge

Highlight: MAC Vanilla eyeshadow

Waterline: My new lakme kohl, smudge with the crease colors

Eyeliner: Loreal felt tip black eyeliner

Buy 4 tarts get 4 free Sale!! ends tonight 2/20

website: http://www.cozycottagescents.com/
Code: PCF110219191650

Buy 4 scalloped tarts and get 4 FREE with flat shipping rate of $3.50. Mix or match scalloped tarts! Discount Voucher Code can be used more than once in separate orders! Offer applies to large 1.2 ounce scalloped tarts only. That means 8 large scalloped tarts for a total cost of $8.50 including shipping!!!!

I bought these:
Japanese Cherry Blossom
Lavender Fields
Mineral Springs
Lavender Laundry
Cottage by the Sea
Jade
Cannabis Rose
Honeysuckle Jasmine

Enjoy!

EOTD: Urban Decay Naked Palette

yes...yes..yes...I finally got the UD Naked palette, and can I just say that I am in LOVE!

Lips: MAC Cherish, with Buxom Lipgloss in Destiny

Lakme Black Stain Kohl

Lakme Black Satin Kajal is a new product that was launched with the Gypsy Collection. It retails for Rs. 150.

From Lakme's website:
[1] Jet black kajal for the blackest black delivery in just one stroke. Draw a sharp, intense line or smudge for a smoky finish.
EMA says: I can't agree more!!

[2] The easy-to-use pencil glides on super soft and smooth, with a glossy finish only satin can provide!
EMA says: hell ya!!!

[3] Create bold and beautiful eyes with this water resistant formula that keeps color and shine in place without spreading.
EMA says: This is where this product failed me. I have to set it with matte black eyeshadow to keep it from moving on my waterline. But it's a kajal it's supposed to smudge...

Over all: 4.5/5

Black eyeliner showdown!

 

1. Revlon Eyeliner Pencil (bought in India)
2. Covergirl Perfect Blend Basic Black  
3. Loreal Liquid Pencil Liner Black
4. Rimmel Black Soft Kohl
5. Revlon Color Stay
6. Biotique (Indian brand)
7. MAC Feline
8. Stila Onyx
9. VLCC  (Indian brand, has been discontinued I think!)
10. Hashmi Kohl (Indian brand, known to contain lead)
11. Lakme Black Stain (My most fav. kohl. Indian Brand)