VLCC Kajal...

I am a Kajal(kohl) fanatic and so the type of  products I use "inside" my eyes are of great importance to me! Also my kajal should be dark... very dark actually!

Before VLCC Kajal i used to go for the usual Hashmi Kajal which i feel right now, is pretty average compared to the VLCC Kajal.

AED 15 wt:4.9 grams

When it comes to herbal brands, I completely trust VLCC. It is an India based, international high end brand, which has had ambassadors like the great actress Shabana Azmi (on extreme left) and Vandana Luthra (the owner of VLCC) in the middle.
Read here about VLCC (Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves)

I had joined VLCC for a Toning Treatment and got complimentary discounts on the salon services, and while getting my hair cut and my favorite Paraffin Mani Pedi done the sales lady at the counter showed me a few products that caught my interest. One of them was the VLCC Kajal Tube. I asked her if this one was dark and worth buying. Well she had to say yes, right? After all that's what she was here for! But i took a chance...

What caught my interest was that it contained products which acually brighten your eye. It contains liquorice root extract, natural essence of almond oil, netra anjan, triphala, camphor and indian gooseberry(amla). Liquorice root extract cools your eyes, giving them that perfect shine and almond oil brightens your eyes while triphala helps maintain good vision.

The tube also says that it relaxes your eyes without smudging, though i wouldn't agree on the 'without smudging' part. The kajal does smudge fairly, which I believe is because of the intense dark color and the creamy texture.

The color is extremely dark and intense. The application is smooth. It has a mildy oily/creamy texture. It lasts for a pretty long time (approx 4 to 6 hours). It doesn't irritate the eye and since I'm a contact lens wearer, thankfully no allergies too.
This product is totally herbal and thus safe to use.

So, do you love dark intense eyes? Do you have a favorite kohl/kajal? Lemme know....!

Stay Gorgeous,

Mikyajy Black 1

Hey girls,

I know its been a long time since i posted something, thanks for your tolerance though, and a special thanks to the people who have been there through these tough times.
My baby has been unwell and is still under the weather. I got some time out today to do this little review I've been waiting to do for a long time...

Mikyajy was launched in 1999 and is one of the leading cosmetic brands in the Middle East. Mikyajy products include color cosmetics, skin care products and make up tools.


The Mikyajy Black 1 comes in a black tin box and is an awesome package for people who love dramatic black eyes. 

The set includes:

• A Line and Shadow Pencil.
• A Dip Eyeliner
• Mascara
• Eye Crayon
• Eyeshadow

The colors are highly pigmented and do not fade if worn throughout the day.
The eyeshadow is very intense, think MAC Carbon
The Line and Shadow Pencil is double ended with a smudge brush on the other end. This is an excellent kohl and stays put! I like my kajal really dark and this is the one for me!
I wouldn't rave much about the Mascara. It darkens your lashes though making them look pretty dense. Doesn't do much with the length...
The Jumbo Eye Crayon is a nice multi-use product. It can be used as a kajal or an eyeshadow, it gives a nice smudgy effect.

 

I bought it around less than a year ago for 150 Dirhams from Al Safeer Mall, Sharjah but you can find it almost at any mall in the U.A.E. I'm not sure if you'd find it outside the Middle East though... I feel its a good cheap alternative to other expensive brands and a set of 5 for 150AED is not a bad deal at all :D

Here's a video by Mikyajy on how to use the Black 1 tin



So do you have a Mikyajy favorite? Have you heard of Mikyajy and is it available where you live? Lemme know... Till then....


Stay Gorgeous,