No trip to Pune or Mumbai is complete for me without a trip to Zara. I was recently in Pune, a layover during our road trip to Goa. Of course, I had to pay a visit to one of my favorite stores! Heading off to Phoenix Marketcity, I popped into Zara and picked up a few bits. 1) A black faux leather jacket...
The moment I saw the ad for the Maybelline White Superfresh Compact on TV, I wanted to try it. Priced at Rs. 150, it is one of the most affordable pressed powders I have come across in recent times. This powder comes in a white plastic compact, which has a snap closure. The compact contains a mirror and a powder puff as well....
Hello, my lovely readers! Today's review will be about YET ANOTHER Makeup Revolution product: the Vivid Baked Blush in shade All I Think About Is You. This blush comes in your standard plastic pan packaging with a flip up transparent lid. It is a much smaller size as compared to their Vivid Baked bronzers. All I Think About Is You is a bright...
As a part of my experimentation with the Makeup Revolution brand, I got myself their Vivid Blush Lacquer in the shade Heat. This is a cream blusher and something I have heard great things about. This product comes a tiny little plastic pump bottle. You have to press the pump a few times before the bottle starts dispensing the product. The blush itself...
If there is one thing that I always aim for when I'm going my makeup, it is glowy, dewy skin. Everyone loves a fresh base, it makes you look younger, more awake. Something that has been really helping me achieve dewy skin is the Revlon Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator in shade Bare Light. Its a liquid highlighter and this particular shade has golden...
Hey guys, I'm back! Today, I'm going to be reviewing the Makeup Revolution London Vivid Baked Bronzer in shade Ready To Go. Makeup Revolution was a brand unknown to me, until I stumbled upon it at Jabong.com I bought this bronzer along with the Makeup Revolution Protection Palette (which I have also reviewed). I had been looking for a decent bronzer and I...
My night time skincare routine is based on two core principles: Cleanse thoroughly and treat + moisturize properly. This routine has been working quite well for me so far. In fact, my skin is the clearest it has ever been! First cleanse: Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion. Apply to dry skin, massage well. Remove with warm, wet washcloth, exfolitating gently. Second cleanse: Cipla Saslic 1%...
Mascaras are a real game changer makeup product, in my opinion. Even if you are not wearing too much makeup on the eyes, just a curl of your eyelashes followed by a couple coats of your favorite mascara can make SUCH a difference! Mascaras make you look fresh and awake. I tend to prefer the cheaper "drugstore" mascaras because you have to replace...
When Maybelline came up with their The Nudes eyeshadow palette, I just knew that I had to try it. Which was pretty rare for me, considering the face that I'm not really an eye shadow girlWhen Maybelline came up with their The Nudes eyeshadow palette, I just knew that I had to try it. Which was pretty rare for me, considering the face...
I had done a post on my first impressions regarding the Real Techniques Bold Metals brushes. Today I'm going to review the Arched Powder Brush from the Bold Metals series. This brush is the largest brush in the Bold Metals series. It has a beautiful gold colored handle and white synthetic taklon bristles. The shape of the bristles is flat and tapers at...
I celebrated my birthday this week! And to make the birthday week a little more exciting, I placed a cheeky little order at Luxola India for some Benefit products. It was a mini haul, where I ordered the Sugarlicious Kit as well as the Real Tease Kit. These two sets contained little travel sizes of the products that I REALLY wanted to try...
Cleansing your skin thoroughly is one of the most crucial skincare steps. But using the right cleanser is equally important. When it comes to using a foam cleanser, the pH of the cleanser should be noted. pH of healthy, normal skin is slightly acidic (around 5.5). I always look for cleansers with pH 5.5 One such easily available cleanser that I found is...
When I first saw the Real Techniques Bold Metals brushes, it was love at first sight. No, really, I'm serious. And then I saw the price tag..... Upto Rs. 2500 for a SINGLE BRUSH?!?!?!? No way that I was going to buy them. I mean, for that price you can easily get a Core Collection Set from their basic brush collection. But, I...
One of the biggest struggles of having curly hair is having to deal with frizz. It had become inescapable for me, until I came across this wonder product. John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum. This serum comes in a pump bottle. Unlike regular serums, this has a slightly thicker consistency. I apply it to my hair immediately after I've washed an conditioned it. I...
I'm back with another Five Questions, guys! This time I'm interviewing one of my favorite bloggers, Whimsy Bookworm (aka Pooja)! Her blog (www.thewhimsybookworm.blogspot.in) is such a fun place to be! Its one of the best Indian book blogs I've come across. Through her book reviews, I've discovered so many amazing authors. Her addiction to reading is definitely contagious. Her blog's Friday Favorites section...
Cetaphil is my go to skincare brand. Ever since I started using the Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion five years ago, I haven't looked back. Along with the cleansing lotion, there is another product that is a staple in my everyday skincare routine: Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. It is a non comedogenic moisturizer that contains macadamia nut oil. I use it every night, at the end...
Sunscreen. Its the best thing you can do for your skin. Apply sunscreen everyday and prevent sun damage, which will minimize your age related skin problems (sun spots, wrinkles) in the future. We all know this. Yet most of us don't use sunscreen. Why? Its because the formulas that are available in the market currently have the same issues: they leave a white...
I had heard so many good things about the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, that I just had to get one for myself. This orange colored sponge has a unique shape. It has an egg-like shape, with one pointed end, while the bottom is slanted and flat. The sponge needs to be soaked in water and it swells up to double its size...
The Bourjois Healthy Mix Radiance Reveal has been a part of my makeup stash for quite some time. I'm surprised that I haven't reviewed it yet! I own the shade 54 which is called Beige which is a neutral undertoned shade. It is a neutral shade, therefore I have to mix it up with another base product that has yellow undertones. I've had...
I've had a great experience with Real Techniques brushes. They're affordable, excellent quality brushes that have made makeup application a breeze for me! The one question that I always get asked is, which one of the RT base brushes is my favorite? The Buffing Brush or the Expert Face Brush. Without further ado, I'll get into the pros and cons of each brush...
Mascara is one of my favorite beauty products. The amount of difference this little product can make to the whole face is incredible. Mascaras should be replaced every 6-8 weeks. Otherwise you put yourself at a risk of an eye infection. The frequent replacement of mascaras can burn quite a large hole in your pocket if your favorite mascara is an expensive one....
I'm currently enjoying this very simple three product base routine. I first start by mixing the Lakme CC Cream in; Bronze with the Lakme Skin Tints Creme in Shell. The Skin Tints is a bit dark for my skin, but mixing it with the CC cream makes it work for my skin. I buff in this mixture into my skin with my favorite...
I had heard a lot of hype about the famous Konjac sponges and I knew that I had to try one. You know, for science. That's when I came across The Konjac Sponge Company at Luxola. I immediately ordered the French Pink Clay version. For those of you who have no idea what a Konjac sponge is, it is essentially an exfoliant. They're...
