Let me tell you the truth, guys. I haven't been sleeping well over the past few weeks. Exams are coming closer and that has been the cause of my lack of sleep.
With less sleep come those beautiful purple, bruise-like under eye circles which we all love! Just kidding!
They make me look like a zombie. Seriously. Now I've spent a lot of time trying out different concealers but they always leave me wanting for more.
But after a lot of trial and error, I've finally figured out how to take care of those bad boys under my eyes.
Firstly, you need to moisturize your under eye area well. Any moisturizer will do. I use Emolene. Now, the trick is to use not one but TWO concealers. Yep. One light reflecting and one camouflaging concealer.
I use the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in shade Honey and apply it in a Kim Kardashian style triangle under my eyes. Next, I apply my Revlon Colorstay Concealer in shade Medium only on my dark circles.
Now we are ready to blend! I've tried fingers, brushes and stuff. But nothing works better for me than a damp Real Techniques Sponge. I use in in a dabbing/bouncing motion and it really helps blend those two concealers together into my skin without making everything look cakey. Afterwards, I set the whole under eye concealing shebang with my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in shade Sandstorm. I use my Real Techniques Powder Brush for this.

So there you have it, people! My trick for faking those extra hours of sleep. Its been working wonders for me. Let me know how you deal with your dark circles, eh?

This is not strictly a beauty/skincare product... But hey, a good night's sleep is essential for healthy skin right? I'm going to review the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. This much hyped about product is now a part of my bedtime routine. Here's the product description:
"A best-selling, natural sleep aid that will fragrance your bed and calm the nerves.

MODERN: The miracle solution to a good night’s sleep. With This Works signature relaxing fragrance, this pillow spray will become your must-have sleep solution.

NATURAL: Infused with essential oils of Lavender, Vetivert and Wild Camomile to soothe the body and mind.

BEAUTY: A fragrant pillow spray, the best beauty secret there is."

And I must say, this spray really works! I spritz it all over my pillow (a couple of sprays will suffice). It has a light, pleasant smell that is not irritating at all and it does not make me sneeze (I have the most sensitive nose in the world!). The fragrance helps me relax and wind down after a long and stressful day. It helps me sleep better. It really does! Initially, I was quite skeptical about this product. But now I'm a believer. If you want a natural solution for your sleep problems, try this spray out. I bought it off Luxola India. I bought the supersized bottle (250ml) way back in December 2014 and my bottle is almost halfway through! I will definitely repurchase, once I finish this bottle.

The regular sized bottle is 75ml, while the supersized bottle is 250ml.

Okay guys, this is BIG. You know how much I hate foundations right? You know that I haven't used a medium to full coverage foundation in a long, LONG time, right? Well....I came across one product that changed it all! The Loreal Infallible 24H Stay Fresh Foundation is the product I'm talking about.
I use the shade 250 Radiant Sand and its the PERFECT match for my skin color. It has just the right amount of yellow undertones and its not pink at all! Next part is the consistency of foundation. Its like a lotion, not too runny and not too thick. It blends like a dream! I use my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to buff the foundation into my skin. It gives me a medium to full coverage. On days when I want heavier coverage, I use the foundation alone. But on good skin days, I mix half a pump of this foundation into my Colorbar BB Cream to sheer it out a bit. Both ways, used alone or mixed, this foundation lasts really well on my oily/combination skin. It doesn't slide off my skin. Yes, it does make my nose a bit greasy after a few hours, but my nose is an oil factory! And there's nothing a bit of blotting and powdering can solve.
So yeah, this foundation is pretty much perfect for me and has really opened up my mind about trying out more foundations in the future. I'm going to put my BB/CC creams aside for awhile and experiment with foundations for a bit. All in all, this is an amazing product from Loreal. A perfect color match, easy to blend, great coverage and excellent lasting power. I'm in love with this stuff!
Price: Rs. 1325
You can buy it online, or at your nearest beauty supply store.

Hey guys!
Today I'm going to do a review of the eyelash curler that is currently rocking my world: Inglot Professional Eyelash Curler.
I got this little baby for Rs. 1350 at Nykaa.com and let me tell you, it was love at first use!
The curler fits beautifully and takes in all my lashes, right at the base. Its simple squeeze and curl mechanism lifts my lashes straight from the root and creates a beautiful curl. It really opens up my eyes, much more than my Colorbar Eyelash Curler which really did not do much for my lashes. Two layers of my all time favorite Maybelline Colossal Volume Waterproof Mascara and I'm set! The curl lasts all day and my eyes look so much more open and awake!
The eyelash curler itself is very simple to use, much like your standard curler. It is silver coloured and it comes with a free eyelash curling pad replacement. I've already ordered a backup of this curler because I love it so much. Its completely worth the money. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

I'm hyper vigilant about sunscreen. Using sunscreen everyday is a must for me, come rain or shine. Trial and error is the name of the game when it comes to finding your perfect sunscreen.
My perfect sunscreen checklist has the following criteria:
Light and non greasy formula
High SPF
Broad spectrum protection
Affordable price

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture is one of those rare sunscreens that fulfills all my needs. It is a beautiful sunscreen with a light, watery formula that sinks into the skin immediately. Completely non greasy, it has Helioplex which provides consistent sun protection to my skin. This sunscreen has an SPF of 50. It does not leave a white cast on my skin. This is my favorite sunscreen to use under makeup. It doesn't make my foundation greasy or patchy. I've been using this sunscreen for 3 months and it hasn't broken me out! It has completely protected me from getting tanned in this cruel summer. At Rs 399 for 30ml, it is a complete winner for me! I think oily to combination skinned beauties will absolutely love this! I highly recommend this sunscreen to everyone.