Hello. We meet again!

While cruising through the aisles of various drugstore brands at the mall the other day, I parked myself at the Bourjois counter, a makeup brand which I have always liked, but feel it never gets the lovin it should be getting. Bourjois has some great makeup products which I feel we or I often tend to overlook. Their eyeliners are amazing! Super pigmented with beautiful colors. The blushes have gorgeous shades though they can get a bit dry after a month or two, fabulous new eye shadows and they have excellent foundations and mineral powders( Healthy mix range). I was happy to reunite with this brand and buy some products.

My loot..... (I know, I NEED to get my camera fixed/buy)

From the top: Violet Artiste, Bleu suprenant, Gris Ingenieux and Noir Bluete

Side swatch- Rose Frisson

Bourjois Khol & Contour Eyeliner Pencil

I bought Bleu Suprenant-3rd from the left, Violet Artiste- 4th from the left, Gris Ingenieux- not pictured above). Blue Suprenant is a wonderful purple blue color and is quite pigmented. The Violet Artiste is a plum shade and Gris Ingenieux is a dark smokey gray perfect for a smokey eye look.

Bourjois Rose Frisson

A beautiful rosy pink with a very subtle hint of barley there gold shimmer. It's perfect for everyday as the shimmer is not noticeable and leaves a soft glow. It gives a soft, pretty flush to the cheeks! It's got a pleasant rose, baby powdery fragrance which I didn't mind at all.

Bourjois Duochrome Eyeliner

Noir Bleuté (3rd from the left). A deep dark gorgeous navy blue black. Quite similar to one of my favorite blue navy eyeliners- the Mac Blooz eyeliner pencil. The Bourjois one has a wonderful satiny sheen to it, which is theduochrome effect. I absolutely love this shade and have found my favorite navy color! :)

Do you enjoy Bourjois products? Which products do you recommend?. I'd love to try out some more of their products.

Basic needs

Some of my recent essential makeup/makeup products purchases. I really love each product mentioned here. Do give them a try if you'd like. I'd say they are all worth it!

Lancome Angled powder brush- First time buy. It's so beautiful. Sleek, glossy and so comfortable to use, the bristles are super super soft with a wonderful application. My new found love!

Lancome Hypnose Custom Volume Mascara- I have fairly long lashes so I need thicker, fuller lush lashes. This mascara does wonders! Favorite mascara at the moment

Lancôme 'Bi-Facil' Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover- Removes every inch of makeup. I've got very sensitive eyes and this product is absolutely wonderful. No sting, no burn, just clean goop free eyes!

Mac Select Sheer Pressed Powder- Have been using this for years, sometimes alternating with Clinique's stay-matte sheer pressed powder. The Mac pressed powder is light, smooth and gives me a perfect finish. I'm now keen on buying Mac MSF Natural.

What are your favorite essential Makeup/Makeup products?

Oh Mickey you so fine!

Oh Mickey you so fine, you so fine you blow my mind! Hurray for Mickey! I've been so excited for the Mac Mickey Contractor collection that I can actually visualize myself dancing with pom poms and belting out this 80's tune! :D The neutral colors and the collection's association with my home country makes me want to go that extra mile to check it out and buy some lust worthy products.

Mickey Contractor is Mac's Director of Makeup Artistry for India. He is the man behind the gorgeous faces of Bollywood actresses and has literally changed the face of Bollywood.

I have some great news for you mentioned below:

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To celebrate the launch of the collection, Mickey Contractor will be making in-store appearances and will be available online for Live chat sessions where you can ask the ask the expert himself for tips and techniques on how to use the products from his collection. Dates and times of the Live Chats and in-store appearances are below:

IN-STORE APPEARANCES: (INDIA ONLY)
January 22nd, M.A.C Store, Dynamix Mall, Dhyaneshwar Marg, Mumbai from 11am – 1pm
January 23rd, M.A.C Store, Select City Walk Mall, Saket, Delhi from 5pm – 9pm
January 24th, M.A.C Store, Promenade Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi from 5pm – 9pm
January 25th, M.A.C Store, 17/2 Ashoknagar, Magrath Road, Bangalore from 5pm – 9pm

LIVE CHAT: (WATCH YOUR GMT)
January 27th from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
January 28th from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
To participate in the Live Chat with Mickey Contractor log on to the M.A.C
Cosmetics India website: www.maccometics.in and click on any of the Live Chat buttons on January 27th or 28th between 12:30pm – 2:30pm.

I know where I am going to be this weekend! :) It will be so great to meet one of my favorite make up artist's and be able to buy some wonderful new products.

If you live in any one of these cities, please do try to check it out and if not, all aboard the the live chat train ;)