June has come and gone. Half of 2016 is over already! Wow. It is insane how fast time is flying.

However, I'm back to wrap up this month with my June Makeup Edit. This month, I've been keeping it very simple. Trying to stay away from foundations (except for special occasions) and focusing more on skincare.

For my base, I'm sticking to my favorite Lakme CC Cream in Bronze, applied with fingers and set with Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. That's it! I'm even skipping on concealer. For my lips, I've been using the Maybelline Lip Gradation in Mauve 1 (a huge favorite of mine). For my eyes, its just a couple coats of Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara. And that's it!

My simple, easy June makeup edit.

Maybelline is one of my favorite makeup brands. And I absolutely LOVE matte lips colors, which is why I had to give the Maybelline Velvet Matte Lip Colors a try. I chose the shade Mat 6 which is a deep berry shade.

For the price of Rs. 475 for 5ml, these lipsticks come in your typical lip gloss packaging, with doe foot applicator. It applies easily and is quite creamy to start with. A few minutes later, it settles down to a satin-matte finish. It is not a completely matte lipstick.

After using the Lip Gradation and the Color Show Creamy Matte lip products, I feel that Maybelline could have done better with this product.
As gorgeous as the shade is, I won't be repurchasing.

I've been giving my favorite Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion a bit of a rest and experimenting with other cleansing milks, such as the Himalaya Refreshing Cleansing Milk.

This cleansing milk contains Lemon, Grape seed and Mentha extracts, making it a "special blend of herbs that gently removes dirt, makeup and daily impurities while maintaining the skin's natural moisture balance."

And I completely agree. This milk has a thick consistency and I massage a coin sized amount with my fingertips all over my face (avoiding eyes) into dry skin. It breaks down my daily sunscreen and moisturizer and when I remove it with a warm wet washcloth, I'm left with clean, soft skin. This cleanser has a light flowery scent which I find quite refreshing.

This cleanser has not broken me out or irritated my skin in any way. I would recommend this cleanser to all skin types, from oily to dry. Everyone can use it. One warning: don't let this cleanser get into your eyes, it will sting and make your eyes water.

I will definitely repurchase this cleanser and have already gone through a few bottles of it!

Price: Rs. 80 for 100ml

Sometimes when my skin is feeling a bit dull and tired, I like to do a thorough cleanse with a cream cleanser. I give myself a little face massage while I'm at it and remove the cleanser with a warm wet washcloth. It really makes a difference in my skin's appearance. Here are my favorite cream cleansers so far:

1) Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion: HOLY GRAIL. Can't do without it. Super mild, fragrance free and doesn't irritate my skin. I take this cleanser around my eyes and it doesn't sting at all. I've been using this cleanser for years and it has been my all time favorite.

2) Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser: Fragrance free, non comedogenic, thicker than Cetaphil. This cleanser leaves my skin feeling super soft and clean, without drying. It doesn't sting my eyes and is really gentle on the skin. Absolutely perfect!

3) Himalaya Refreshing Cleansing Milk: The thickest cleanser of them all, this one has a nice, refreshing scent. It is especially great for days when you're in the mood for a facial massage. Don't take this around your eyes though, fair warning.

4) Dr. Batra's Natural Cleansing Milk: The chamomile scent of this milky cleanser is very soothing. This cleanser is the thinnest in consistency out of the other cleansers I've mentioned before. As with the Himalaya cleanser, don't take this one near your eyes. I love this cleanser as it cleanses my skin without drying or irritating.

These are my favorite cream cleansers/cleansing milks. Which are yours?

I'm a huge fan of Lotus Herbals Sunscreens. Their SPF 40 (matte look) and SPF 50 (gel) have been a part of my skincare routine for YEARS.

I decided to explore the brand a little more and brought home their Lemonpure Cleansing Milk. According to Lotus "this unique cleansing milk is ideal for deep cleansing and removing make-up. The astringent property of lemon lifts impurities from the skin. Turmeric works as an antiseptic, maintains moisture level and preserves elasticity of skin. The lemon peel extract draws out younger skin."

This cleansing milk has a fresh, lemony scent, perfect for mornings when you're looking for some refreshing scents that perk you up! This cleansing milk is great for deep cleansing the skin.
It comes in a travel friendly pump bottle and a little goes a long way with this one.

I take a few pumps of this pale yellow cleansing milk and massage it into dry skin with my fingertips. It definitely breaks down makeup and removes lipstick as well! I haven't used this cleansing milk near my eyes for the fear that the lemon peel extract will irritate my sensitive eyes. The cleansing milk is very effective at removing makeup.

However, however, after I remove this cleanser with a warm wet washcloth, I find that it still leaves a slight residue on my skin. It doesn't rinse off clean and I have to follow up with a foaming cleanser. Ladies with dry skin will appreciate this extra moisture that the cleanser leaves behind. However, combination acne prone skinned ladies should be careful with this one.

Despite its efficacy at removing makeup, I won't be repurchasing this cleansing milk. The residue that it leaves behind is a turn off for me. I will recommend this cleanser to dry/normal skinned ladies who are looking for a good cream cleanser/makeup remover.

Price: Rs. 225 for 80ml and Rs. 325 for 170ml