MAC Satin Lipstick: Captive: Review, Swatch, LOTD

I was in search of the perfect pink lipstick for me at the MAC store a few days back. When I was suggested Captive, it looked too dark in the tube for me and I thought “Oh well! another shade not meant for me!” but when I tried it on i loved it! (although it isn’t a pink as such..but what the hell! we are allowed to deviate from our goals once in a while, aren’t we? 😉 )

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Divassence’s Celebrations Giveaway! – ***CLOSED***

 I am so happy to announce this giveaway because there are many reasons that call for a celebration (you’ll know all of them in due course of time 😉 ) with the most important reason being its the blog’s birthday next month (September 8th) and the blogging world has given me so much that I’ve not only made a lot of amazing friends here but also become a more confident person!
The Giveaway is open internationally. 
I’ve included various Inglot, Kryolan, NYX, LA Colors goodies so hope you guys like it! There are a total of 3 prizes (I’m not naming them 1st, 2nd or 3rd).
Writing articles isn’t compulsory but the person who writes the maximum number of articles will be declared a winner and will be given the option of choosing between Prize no. 1 and 2. The next winner will be chosen by random.org and will receive the other prize. Prize no. 3 is for the person who writes the most innovative post (will be chosen by me). 
A few pointers for those who are planning to write posts:
  1. Only product reviews and tutorials will be considered
  2. ONLY original reviews and pictures will be considered.
  3. The article must contain all the necessary details along with a minimum of 4 pictures. Tutorials can have more pictures and lesser writing but the products used must be mentioned.
  4. Blurry pictures and pictures taken from mobile phones will not be considered. Pictures must be clear.
  5. The pictures have to be watermarked with “www.divassence.blogspot.com” in italics.
  6. Each published article is worth 10 points
  7. The last date for sending in articles is October 8th
Lets take a look at the prizes!  🙂

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The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel: Review

As a child whenever my brother and I were given our shares of strawberries to eat, I would not only eat mine but with a sly smile steal his and eat it with a lot more joy!*Guilt-free pleasure* 😉 Anything with strawberries drives me nuts! And here is a strawberry body wash I’ve repurchased so many times and will do so…. forever.

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MAC Throw Me a Line Pro Longwear Lip Pencil: Review, Swatch

Lip pencils are something I’ve started using in recent days. I have a red from Avon, a berry one from Inglot and the third and most recent addition is the MAC Throw Me a Line from the Hey, Sailor! collection! I was keen on getting a good red orange lip pencil(which is soooo difficult to find here!!) so when this collection was launched I didn’t hesitate to get this one although the price burnt a huge hole in my pocket 😛

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