I was bored. Bored of my usual Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion (gasp!). Don't get me wrong, I love Cetaphil, but I just wanted to try something different. In came Dr. Batra's Natural Cleansing Milk.

Priced at Rs. 100 for 100ml, this cleanser is 'enriched with Chamomile and Echinacea'.
This white colored lotion is runnier than Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion. It also has the lovely scent of chamomile, which is very calming and soothing.

I apply this cleanser to dry skin and massage it in with my fingertips before removing it with a warm washcloth. This cleanser washes off clean and does not leave a residue/film on the skin. Sidenote: Don't let this cleanser get into your eyes, it STINGS. Been there.

This is a good product, does its job, doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't cause breakouts and doesn't break the bank. But will it replace Cetaphil for me? NO.

I will repurchase this cleanser, but only when I'm looking for a change from Cetaphil.

Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion is my one true love, but Dr. Batra's Natural Cleansing Milk comes a close second.

I had been on the lookout for a good matte bronzer for so, SO long! Until now! I came across the Makeup Revolution Ultra Bronze Bronzer at Flipkart. It was on sale there! For Rs. 607.

I bought it immediately and after about a month of using it, I'm very impressed. As I mentioned earlier, it is a matte bronzer. It is a warm toned bronzer. But not to the point of looking orange. I apply this on the perimeters of my face: temples, under cheekbones, under jawline. And it gives my face a subtle definition.

A little contour and a little bronzing in one!

This bronzer never makes my cheeks look ashy or muddy. I use my Real Techniques Multitask Brush to apply it. You get a HUGE quantity of bronzer for a very affordable price. The packaging is also quite sturdy. 

This is good stuff, people! This bronzer will suit most skin colors, except for those who are too pale and those who are too dusky.

I will definitely repurchase this bronzer when I run out. But at the current rate, I won't need to buy this for another year at least!

Maybelline Baby Lips has always been a favorite of mine. Among the new additions to the Baby Lips family is the Maybelline Baby Lips Candy Wow. I bought the shade Cherry.

It is a tinted lip balm that comes in chubby stick style twist up packaging. Five shades are available in this range. The formula is not vastly different from the original Baby Lips. Candy Wow Cherry is a bright red color. Upon application, it shows up quite sheer on the lips. I need 3 swipes for good color payoff.

Personally I don't think this is an exceptional, out of this world product. Sure, the packaging is cute, but for Rs. 275 for 2gms of product, I can find other tinted lip balms that can do a better job.
I won't be repurchasing this.

Being an oily skinned girl, setting my base makeup with a powder is a must for me. I love the convenience of pressed powders. So handy and portable, they make for easy touch ups.

If you're looking for a budget pressed powder, I've got three options for you:

1) L’Oréal Mat Magique All In One Matte Transforming Powder: (Rs. 399)
If you're looking for a COMPLETELY matte finish, opt for this offering from L’Oréal. It blurs pores and absorbs oil in a jiffy. I wouldn't recommend this for dry skinned ladies though, as it may accentuate dry patches. Just a warning: apply this powder with a light hand as heavy applications may end up in a cake face.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder: (Rs. 250) 

A HUGE favorite in the beauty blogosphere, Rimmel Stay Matte is one of my all time favorites. It gives a slight coverage, hours of oil control and is easy on the pocket too! The only con is its flimsy packaging AND its accessibility (it is almost always sold out on Indian beauty shopping sites like Nykaa.com)

3) Maybelline White Superfresh Compact: (Rs. 150)
The least expensive and lightest packaging of the lot, this one is a hit from Maybelline New York. Available in three shades, it has a light coverage. It blurs my open pores and gives pretty great oil control. Out of the three powders in this post, this one is my favorite. For the price, shade selection (YELLOW undertones!!!) and performance, you can't get any better than this!

Which is your favorite pressed powder? Any recommendations?

Highlighters are incredible when you want to add that glow back into your skin. Whenever I'm I'll or my skin is looking dull and lifeless and I have to do my makeup, I double up on the highlighter.

A great option from Makeup Revolution is their Radiant Light highlighter. I own it in the shade Breathe.

It is a powder highlighter, packaged in a compact. The compact has a mirror which is very handy for reapplications.
Breathe is a champagne/gold highlighter, which is perfect for my skin (I have yellow undertones). There is no chunky glitter in this highlighter, which is a relief. It provides a beautiful iridescent glow, a "lit from within" look, if you will. The lasting power is pretty good! It lasts on my skin for 6-7 hours.

I use my Real Techniques Setting Brush to apply this highlighter to the tops of my cheekbones, bridge of the nose and Cupid's Bow.

This highlighter is available on sale at Jabong and Flipkart quite frequently, if you want to buy it.
I will definitely be repurchasing this, when I run out. Although I must admit, hitting pan on this one will take quite a while since only a little is required per use. This highlighter will last me a LONG time!

I've been recommending this to anyone who'll listen. Please go give it a shot!