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About Bhumika

Bhumika is a Chartered Accountant by profession but a Beauty/Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger by passion..blogging since 10 plus years, isn't that a proof enough ? :D Her love for lipsticks, accessories, shoes and all things pretty comes across in most of her posts.

b.liv Got Oil Relief Toner Review

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b.liv Got Oil Relief Toner Review
By Magali
The Got Oil Relied Controlling Toner (as the name suggests) is made especially for oily skin. A month ago I had the worst breakouts that I’ve ever had so it was the perfect time to really put this product to the test & see if it lives up to it’s claims. The bottle comes with a spray cap & a lid. 
The spray mechanism feels well made & sprays a fine mist. The bottle is quite travel friendly too.
This does a good job of removing excess oiliness & refreshed your skin too. 
A lot of oil control cleansers & toners leave my skin feeling parched but not his one. I also use it after cleansing, to remove the last traces of makeup.
Pros-
1. Travel Friendly
2. Removes excess oil without drying out the skin
Cons-
1. Contains Parabens
What is your special look on Valentine’s Day in mind?
The amazing dress is edgy and elegant, really a smart choice!

http://www.romwe.com/romwe-cutout-upper-sleeveless-black-smock-dress-p-71683.html


Now $12.99 will start on 1am 23rd Jan!
Put it in shopping bag in advance, as so many girls want it, but the supply is limited!

Have you tried b.liv Got Oil Relief Toner ?

Garnier White Complete Fairness Face Wash Review

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Garnier White Complete Fairness Face Wash Review

By Jayshree

What garnier white complete fairness face wash claims:
Garnier skin naturals light face wash compliments your skin to the fullest and keeps its youthfulness entact
• Garnier skin naturals light face wash is enriched with purifying agents, it has a unique double action
• It purifies pores for deep-down cleansing without grains
• Exposure to sun, pollution and harsh environmental conditions makes skin appear dull and dark
• The pure lemon essence helps to accelerate dark cells exfoliation and stimulates fresher, lighter skin to resurface
• Instant whitening agents fade off brown spots
• Its formula cleanses and clarifies the skin thoroughly and removes impurities that make the skin dull
• This face wash from garnier is an absolute essential.

Ingredients:
Water, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-150 Distearate, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Alcohol, DMDM Hydantoin, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose,, Lemon Fruit Extract, BHT, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride.

Price of garnier white complete fairness face wash: Rs.78/- for 50 grams 

Shelf life: 36 months from the manufactured date.

How to apply garnier white complete fairness face wash: Apply on wet face, lather, rinse with water.

My views about garnier white complete fairness face wash:

This comes in a yellow and white tube that has a screw cap. This face wash has a creamy texture and thick consistency that is white in color. This resembles the cream fair & lovely. This product is best if you have dry skin or want to use in winters. This can prove to be very effective then and also reduce the complexion to one tone.  But, this is also observed only in the beginning that reduces by time. This doesn’t lather that well and leaves a creamy texture on your face after applying directly. To lather the face wash, you first have to rub the dollop onto your palms and then apply this on face. This gives an oily feeling when washing my face and makes it look even greasier, since I have oily skin. This adds an instant fairness upon application that fades with time and starts looking greasy. 


Pros of garnier white complete fairness face wash:
• Only suitable for dry 
• Refreshing lemony scent
• Good for winters
• Friendly  packaging 
• Travel friendly 
• Affordable price 
• Easily available.

Cons of garnier white complete fairness face wash:
• Doesn’t lives up to its claim to lighten skin tone 
• Not suitable for oily skin
• Gets greasy with time

Rating for garnier white complete fairness face wash: 2 out of 5.

Will I repurchase garnier white complete fairness face wash?
No, defiantly not for me at least. You may give this a try if you have dry skin or for winters. 

Win LBD for Valentine’s Day from Romwe

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Win LBD for Valentine’s Day from Romwe

Yay..another giveaway !
One of you wins this super sexy little black dress..
Rules are all the same..complete all the mandatory rules in the Rafflecopter to qualify..
You need to comment on this product url on Romwe through your facebook account and tell me your facebook profile name through which you commented in this post’s comments below..
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Btw, the amazing dress will be only $16.99 on 23rd Jan GMT. Save 53%.
Here is an inner coupon for you, my lovely fans: forVday
It can save another 10%, valid on 23rd Jan GMT only. Don’t miss out, girls!
It starts today and ends after 5 days on 26th Jan, 2014. Open Internationally..one winner..and there are three sizes available 😉

Good Luck 🙂

Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 9

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Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 9 

By Nidhi Gautam

I have chosen Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids ‘Hot Plum’ as my lipstick for your contest entry just coz I love the unique gorgeous plummy pink color with the added intense shine that looks fab on festivals/parties. 

I like to wear this shade with my ethnic wear, specially blue n pink dresses n even lightly for a more toned down look when going out with friends. A soft pink blush and a blue/black eye liner is all that is the other makeup needed. 

Editor’s Note: Thats a super hot shade Nids..and loved the pout pics as always 🙂

Kryolan Lip Stain Swatches

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All Kryolan Lip Stain Swatches

About: Lip Stain is a matt, color-intense, long-lasting and smudge-proof lip fluid. For easy removal use Kryolan Eye Make-up Remover.
 
MRP: Rs.1000/- for 4 ml
 
Its comes in a long gloss like slender tube..with a brush on applicator..
 
Shades Available:
Here I have all 8 of them..
 

Dance: A mauve pink
Swing: Very pale pink
Rock: A bright true red
Gospel: Milky brown
Pop: Bright barbie pink
Latin: Pale brown
Jazz: Peachy brown
Punk: Purple


These are named after types of music..I loved Dance, Rock, Gospel and Pop..

Which ones did you like ?

OOTD: Black Crochet Lace Top, Wine Leather Skirt

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OOTD: Black Crochet Lace Top, Wine Leather Pleated Skirt
Hey guys,
I am back with an OOTD..winter/fall colors..i.e black, wine, deep forest green, are in vogue..
Remember the white crochet lace top…see HERE..and I had said I would buy the black one too..
Well, is the same in black..I paired it with faux leather wine pleated skirt..and gold accessories..and orange chrysanthemum flower brooch and black glitter heels..
The top is the same I wore to Forever 21 store launch at Thane..launched by Jacqueline..see HERE

Sorry for the blur..did not realise :/

Top, Skirt, Brooch: Romwe
Spike Bracelet: Shown HERE
Chain Bracelet: Shown HERE, HERE and HERE
Necklace: Shown HERE and HERE
Heels: Shown HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE
I hope you liked the outfit..do let me know in the comments below..

Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 8

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Pucker and Pout Contest Entry- 8

By Ashwini

This is my second entry for the Pucker and Pout Contest, featuring Colorbar Lip Liner in Shade 006 Creamy Nude. It is my go-to lipliner, since it is a lovely nude colour, and is pigmented enough to cover the darker bits of my lip around the edges. Here I have topped the lipliner with a colourless lip balm. 🙂

Editor’s Note: This is a perfect MLBB shade..loved the nude..definitely getting this..

Kryolan Lip N’ Cheek Swatches

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All Kryolan Lip N’ Cheek Swatches

About : Lip N’ Cheek is a water-resistant cream that colors lips and cheeks with a natural touch. 

MRP: Rs.500/- for 10 ml

It comes in a small tube form..and is a lip and cheek stain..

Shades:

Here I have nine of them for you..


Poppy: A bright orange
Freesia: A nude brown..MLBB kinda shade
Dahlia: Rust brown
Rose: Pretty pink brown
Lily: Light Peach
Tulip : Brick orange
Amaryllis : A light milky brown
Lotus: Pale Pink
Orchid: Pretty Depp Berry



All the shades are named after flowers..I love Poppy, Rose and Orchid..

P.S: I am loving the guju song from Jai Ho ‘Tu Nathi Toh Taro Photo Pan Chalse..Jo Taro Photo Nathi..toh Photo Copy Pan Chalse’ 😀 😀 Soo catchy..me likes..you heard ?

What are your favorites ?


Kryolan City Mumbai Store Visit

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Kryolan City Mumbai Store Visit
 
Few days ago I was invited to check the Kryolan City Store at Bandra..let me show you guys some pics..

Store Address: Silver Pearl Building, Shop No:2, Water Field Road. Opp. Harley Davidson Showroom. Bandra West, Mumbai -400050.

Its in the opposite lane to Bora Bora..

Obviously all of you must be knowing Kryolan..its the brand used by all Makeup Artists all over the world..be it brides, actors, models..Kryolan bases are used for all and by all..
More about Kryolan: At Kryolan, we make professional make-up. But not like anybody else. We’ve been using our own recipes and creating our own professional products for over three generations – that’s over sixty-six years’ experience. Our range of over 16,000 products in 750 color-intense shades is loved by professional make-up artists worldwide: Including our award-winning Dermacolor, Supracolor and Aquacolor ranges, foundations and body make-up. We also offer special effects, high definition make-up and accessories.
For over sixty years now Kryolan has made its presence felt on stage, film, TV, and media with its professional make-up formulations in countries around the world – and is now in India.
Quality – the cornerstone of success
Quality at each step – from development to sourcing to production – is the key to Kryolan’s success over decades. Chemists and microbiologists in the Kryolan lab, supported by prominent dermatologists have ensured the quality of Kryolan preparations.
The same commitment to deliver quality matching international standards is the watchword for the Indian operations.
Kryolan’s Product line-up
From Foundations and Cream make-up, through setting powders and sprays, eye and lip make-up, Kryolan offers products for every application – including body painting – the latest fad.
Their bases are the best selling obviously..the TV Paint Stick, Derma Color Range and the Ultra Foundation Palettes..

I met their Mumbai’s Marketing Lead Neetu..who explained a lot about Kryolan and their best sellers and associations with fashion weeks..and also how they never advertise ! Its just word of mouth..Like Kiehl’s in skin care..
They have recently launched Lip N’ Cheek and Lip Stains..
Lip N’ Cheek is a water-resistant cream that colors lips and cheeks with a natural touch.
Lip Stain is a matt, color-intense, long-lasting and smudge-proof lip fluid. For easy removal use Kryolan Eye Make-up Remover.
I have swatches of all the Lip N’ Cheek and Lip Stains for you guys which I would be posting soon..
P.S: Ikonic Eye Pencils are not from Kryolan ! And they are not even sold at Kryolan..
Have you tried the two new launches from Kryolan ? What are your favorites from Kryolan ?