The Clean & Clear Oil Free Moisturizers has become one of my skincare staples. This white colored lotion is oil free and quite pleasantly scented. It is a light, non greasy moisturizer that sinks in really easily into my skin. It hydrates and moisturizes my oily/combination skin perfectly. And its available everywhere for Rs. 80 for a 100ml bottle! I use this as...

I'm a sunscreen addict. I'm always looking for new sunscreens that are easily accessible, affordable and effective. I've found one such sunscreen at my local pharmacy. The Suncros Aquagel by Ranbaxy. Described as a non-greasy water resistant sunscreen, it is said to be suitable for oily skinned people and for those subject to humidity. This product comes in a round jar. The sunscreen...

This is a new segment on my blog, where I'll be asking five quick beauty related questions to some of the most inspiring and incredible ladies from the blogging community. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Diipa Khosla, whom you will recognize from her blog (www.diipakhosla.com). She is a fashion blogger known for her Angelina Jolie-esque pout and her impeccable sense...

I'd been having a bad, BAD breakout, people. Seriously. My cheeks were red and congested with tiny little bumps and whiteheads. And along my jawline, I had a couple of HUGE, painful hormonal pimples. I blamed it all on my diet. I hadn't been eating healthy (Eid was just around the corner) and hadn't been drinking enough water. Trust me, it really showed....

Loreal Paris India has launched a new pressed powder for oily skinned girls! Its called the Mat Magique All In One Transforming Powder. Phew! Long name, huh? I own this powder in the shade Nude Vanilla. Its the lightest of the six shades available in India. This powder has an SPF of 34, which is pretty much the highest SPF I've seen in...

You know how it is, right? You wake up one morning, feeling under the weather and all you want to do is lie in bed all day. The thought of getting up and going to the bathroom to perform your skincare routine seems like a daunting task. I've weathered a cold last week and I simply couldn't be bothered with doing my usual...

I love blogging. I really do. It is such a fantastic outlet for me. But coupled with my studies and college, I was not being able to post regularly. I'm going to tell you about some tips that have REALLY helped me out. 1) Schedule posts I had exams all through the month of July. Yet I did not want to compromise on...

The Real Techniques Core Collection set is a set of four brushes, designed to give you a flawless base. The first brush in this collection is the Buffing Brush. It is a dense brush, that helps in buffing your foundation/tinted moisturizer into the skin. It gives my foundation a really flawless, well blended finish. The Buffing Brush can be used for powders as...

I seem to be on a Real Techniques roll lately! Anywho, I'm back with a review of the Real Techniques Blush Brush. Now this brush is a fairly recent addition to my collection. The blush brush is an individually sold product. It has a cute pink handle. Now, the most distinctive feature of this brush is the shape of its bristles. The bristles...

Recently a friend asked me why I started a blog. Its such a simple question, isn't it? I didn't answer the question right away. The answer isn't a simple one. Let's start from the beginning. When I was a teenager, just starting with skincare, I came across beauty blogs. It was such a fascinating concept for me, that there were these massive sources...

Well, actually the title of this post is wrong. I'm not "currently" coveting the Prada Minimal Baroque Sunglasses. I have been coveting them since 2011, when they first came out as a part of Prada's Spring Summer 2011 collection. Now, I usually talk about beauty products, but these sunglasses DESERVED a special post. Their round (they come in a rectangular frame too!), oversized...

The Maybelline Dream Satin Skin is a new offering from Maybelline India. Needless to say, I was really excited to try it out! I own the foundation in shade B5 which I believe is one of the darkest shades in the shades available in India. B5 has yellow undertones with a hint of pink in it. This shade is a bit too light...

Since I was 13, I have suffered from acne. And its taken me a long time to get it under control. But I consider my acne to be a blessing in disguise. It has really helped me become more aware and proactive about skincare. Researching about skincare has really helped me tweak and modify my daily routine and has really helped me improve...

The Duo Fibre Collection from Real Techniques is a beautifully made set of three brushes, another brainchild of Samantha Chapman aka Pixiwoo from YouTube. The first brush in this set is the Duo Fibre Face Brush. This is the largest brush of the three and it reminds me of a cross between the RT Multitask Brush and the RT Blush Brush. Anyway, I...

The Tangle Teezer Blow Styling brush is yet another new addition to the ever growing TT family! And surprise surprise, people: This one has a handle! Shaped like a regular paddle brush this one comes in two variations: Full paddle for long hair and half paddle for short/medium hair. I own the full paddle variation. And let me tell you, guys. I love...

The Tangle Teezer Compact has become one of my college bag essentials. It offers the same effortless detangling of the Original Tangle Teezer but only in a smaller size. The compact TT is slightly spindle shaped. It splits into two parts. One part is the actual comb and the other part is the lid that protects the bristles once you're done using the...

Lotus Herbals 3 in 1 Matte Sunblock is a cult product in India. I can't do without it. After cleansing and moisturizing my face each morning, I apply this sunscreen generously all over my face and neck. This is a tinted sunscreen that dries to a matte finish. It is not greasy at all and I doesn't give a white cast. Dry skin...

Acne. Wow. It is such a small word. But it affects us all so much. Acne usually hits us at the time when looks become the most important to us: our teens. And that's when it hit me, too. I was 13. And my acne was bad. You know how it is, don't you. You're not a child, not yet an adult. Your...

Real Techniques was the first brand of makeup brushes that have proved to me that for an excellent quality product you don't have to burn a hole in your pocket. I bring to you a review of another RT brush that has been in my daily rotation for a long time: Real Techniques Powder Brush. This brush has the same orange coloured handle...