Morning skincare is supposed to be light on the skin and quick to complete. I barely have any time in the morning, so I'm always looking for products that will be quick and effective, without compromising on the health of my skin.


Finding a good daytime moisturizer for my oily/combination skin has been the trickiest part of my morning skincare routine. Of all the moisturizers I've tried, some were too greasy for my skin whilst others were not hydrating enough.

But the following combination has been absolutely fantastic for my skin: Clean & Clear Oil Free Moisturizer mixed with Lotus Herbals Alphamoist.

I mix a pea sized amount of each on my fingers, before applying it all over my face (immediately after misting with my La Roche Posay Serozinc). It sinks into my skin very easily and provides just enough hydration, without making my face look like an oil slick.

These two moisturizers combine the goodness of salicylic acid (in Clean & Clear) and lactic acid (in Alphamoist) and help keep my skin in good shape.

If you're looking for a moisturizer for oily skin, I highly recommend that you give these a try! 

When I came to know that Nykaa had begun stocking TheBalm, I was beyond excited. I was thrilled!


Logging on, I immediately put the Mary Lou Manizer highlighter and the Bahama Mama bronzer in my cart and checked out before they sold out!


And I haven't regretted either of the purchases. Not even a bit. I will be reviewing the Mary Lou Manizer soon, but today I want to talk about Bahama Mama.

Simply put: it is the best bronzer I've ever used so far. The shade is such a beautiful balance between warm and cool undertones that it makes product foolproof.


You won't end up with muddy cheeks or end up looking like and Oompa-Loompa with any ghastly orange shades.

I love applying  bronzer with my Real Techniques Blush Brush or the Lottie London bronzer brush all over the perimeters of my face.


It gives my skin a lovely sun-kissed tan and adds a bit of definition to my face.

The bronzer is quite pigmented and blends really easily.



If you're looking for a bronzer that will give you that 'just back from a beach vacation look' I highly recommend that you try Bahama Mama.

It has become my favorite bronzer and I always reach for it!

Price: Rs. 1399

Today I'm going to talk about one of my all time favorite concealers, the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. I used to stock up on this through international stores, thanks to its unavailability in India. But God bless Nykaa and Maybelline for FINALLY making it accessible to us Indian beauty lovers!


I use the shade Medium in this concealer and its sponge tip applicator makes it really easy to apply this concealer. I apply it in the usual upside down triangle  under my eyes and blend it out with a damp makeup sponge.


It blends very easily and gives a very flawless coverage and natural finish. You can layer this concealer up if  you want to build up the coverage. I use one layer for day to day makeup and two layers for special occasions/events. This concealer paired with my beloved NYX Banana Powder make my under eyes look positively creaseless.

This concealer stays on and on without any creasing in fine lines or accetuating dry patches (and believe me, I have plenty of dry patches on my skin thanks to Differin usage).


I love this concealer and will continue to repurchase for as long as Maybelline makes it!

Price: Rs. 650 

I'm here with a RAVE review of the PAC Retro Matte Gloss. They are a range  liquid lipsticks from PAC, which I recently discovered. I own the shades 07 and 08 and I am OBSESSED with them.


The packaging is really sleek and the doe-foot applicator of the lip color really helps in a precise application of the product.


The consistency of the lipstick is thin and it spreads easily. The pigmentation is intense and one coat gives full color payoff. Once applied in a few minutes, the lipstick dries to a true matte finish. And it feels SO comfortable on the lips, you'll end up forgetting that you even have lipstick on!

The BEST about this lipstick is its longevity. It lasts and lasts and lasts! It doesn't budge from your lips and believe me, it even survived a meal involving pizza and burgers, looking completely intact!

The shade 07 is a beautiful mauve shade that reminds me of Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita, while 08 is an earthy, warm terracotta shade which I love. Both these shades make for excellent 'everyday' lip color options!


I'm beyond impressed with this product and am going to try more shades soon! At an affordable Rs. 550, you have to try this liquid lipstick. You'll love it! 

I'm so excited to share my review of the Nykaa Sculpting and Hydrating Foundation, you guys!



I've been testing out this foundation for a while now, wearing it almost every day and I've fallen in love with it.



It claims to be 'a sculpting and hydrating foundation with hyaluronic acid and polylift for a naturally radiant look that is beyond perfect.'

Now I have to say that I'm a bit skeptical about the 'sculpting' claim, but this foundation is definitely hydrating on my skin.



It offers a light to medium coverage which can be built up easily without looking cakey. The foundation has a light and runny texture and it blends very easily.

I prefer to apply this foundation to my skin either with the Real Techniques Buffing Brush or the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush for an airbrushed finish.


The best part about this foundation is that it makes your skin look very natural and doesn't sit on your skin like a mask.

This foundation truly becomes one with the skin. It sets to a dewy finish and it will be a boon for dry skinned beauties. Those with oily skin (like me) will need to use a powder to set this foundation.

This foundation lasts for 6-7 hours on my skin and hasn't broken me out. I use the shade 03 Warm Sand which matches my skin tone. I'll admit that this color is a little light for my skin immediately after application, but after 5 minutes, the foundation adapts to my skin color, providing an almost perfect match.

This foundation has become my new 'everyday makeup base' favorite and I highly recommend it to everyone. There are 5 shades available in this foundation range and you can buy them for Rs. 575 from Nykaa.com