After sharing the skin and hair favourites, it’s time for makeup. This year for me has been all about winged liner, no kohl, no gloss, matte bright lips. Here are my 2015 makeup favourites..
Happy New Year guys ! I am back with this year’s best and my favorites..Check out 2011′s best of skin and hair HERE, 2012′s best of skin and hair HERE and 2013’s best of skin and hair HERE.
Also check out a list of 18 everyday skincare and makeup products within a budget of Rs.5000/- with their reasons HERE
Coming to 2014’s best in skin and hair. Will do the best of makeup in the next post.
That’s it..Phew :p I did not experiment much in skin care or did not try any new face scrubs, face pack, body wash, body lotion, etc . I think this year I have used many things for my hair instead of skin. And some new experiments await for the hair in 2015 too 😀
How about you ? What did you like the most in skin and hair in 2014 ? Your favorites ?
We had to buy skincare and makeup products which we use on an everyday basis i.e our ‘daily’ ‘face’ stuff within the budget of Rs.5000/-
And since we had to buy only from Jabong and from the brands available on the site, it added up to the challenge 🙂
This is the perfect kit for you, if you are in college and surviving on pocket money and don’t have big bucks to spend on luxury products. Spending big bucks is not even required actually, you can create a nice kit for yourself within this budget.
For brides to be, this also makes a part of my Bridal Diaries. If you are someone who was never into skincare and makeup, then this kit would work for you too. Or if you want to buy stuff for your trousseau within the budget of Rs.5000/-
I have linked products to their reviews which I have already reviewed on my blog before or have given my 2 cents here on products I have used, but not reviewed yet.
So here we go..
1. Ponds White beauty Naturals Spot Less lightening Cream- Rs199 for 50g
Reason: Super light in texture with no greasiness. Has camellia (Green Tea) leaf extract, niacinmide and tocopheryl acetate which help in fading spots and regeneration of skin cells. Added bonus: SPF (titanium dioxide aluminum hydroxide stearic acid). This can be your perfect affordable daily moisturizer.
2. VICHY Normaderm 3-In-1 Cleanser – Rs.450/- for 50ml
Reason: A unique combination of Salicylic acid, Glycolic acid and 25% Clay with a soothing agent. Use it as a cleanser/face wash or a scrub or apply a thin layer as a mask. The blend of salicylic acid and clay is perfect for oily skin and prevents from breakouts. Glycolic acid helps in mild exfoliation. I won’t recommend it using everyday. For everyday use, a mild cleanser like the Auravedic Saffron Almond one we selected, is good. But its perfect to use for a weekly scrub/face pack. It dries quickly too, not taking too much of your time. If you use it weekly, its going to last long and turns economical for its multiple uses.
4. L’Oreal Paris Uv Perfect Aqua Essence Sunscreen Moisturiser- Rs.475/- fro 30ml (Review HERE)
Reason: A Sunscreen with good SPF protection is a must. Whether you are in your teens or in your 30’s, you need to protect your skin from the sun’s rays. L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence has SPF 30 PA+++ UVB UVA protection with a PPD of 15.5. It also has Advanced Mexoryl XL Filters (only found in L’Oreal Paris sunscreens- this and Vichy Capital Soleil which is on the expensive side) that protect against broad spectrum UVA/UVB rays, Adenosine that repairs deep skin damage and fights wrinkles, and Vitamin E that helps fight against free radicals and external stress. It also hydrates and moisturizes the skin. Best part: It somewhat protects skin from tanning too.
5. Forest Essentials Facial Tonic Pure Rose Water Facial Mist- Rs.575 for 100ml
Reason: Natural toner. 100% Steam Distilled Rose Water. Alcohol based toners rip the moisture from the skin. One should go for alcohol free toners as much as possible. It cools, soothes and moisturizes the skin. You can also carry it along in your bag. (You need one in the Mumbai heat especially in summers!)
6.Biotique Bio Almond Oil Soothing Face Eye Make Up Cleanser – Rs.149 for 120 Ml
Reason: It’s a blend of almond, castor, sunflower and few other oils. Oils are always the best makeup remover one can use. It melts off toughest of your waterproof mascara. No stinging or burning. One of the pretty decent and affordable makeup removers in the market.
Reason: One of the deepest and most pigmented rich black kajals in India right now. It stays whole day and hardly smudges. I recommend this to everyone all the time. Does’nt even hurt the pocket at 175. Best budget buy for college girls too. I guess most of us love our kajal and lip balms and swear by it everyday whether you in college or working. This is definitely a must have!
Reason: Who has the time and patience to apply falsies and remove them everyday ?! But we still want those fluttery, long lashes right ? Well, look no further. Maybelline Falsies Mascara is the answer. With 2 coats of this, you get a false lash effect! I mean it. Do try it for yourself. And at 425 if you get killer long lashes, it does not hurt, right ? :p
Reason : No reasons are enough for this baby. Its my favourite liner ever. Pigmented. Stays long. Perfect stiff tip. And the hypersharp tip gives the thinnest most defined lines to more thicker wings. It also does not dry up quickly and works as good as new for a long long time.
10. Maybelline Color Sensational Mirrored Mauve High Shine Lip Gloss- Rs.350 for 5ml (Review HERE and HERE)
Reason: Pigmented, High shine, Affordable, Good qty, Non Shimmery, Prettiest Nude Mauve shade ever. This is bang on for your everyday wear whether for work or a day out with your girlfriends.
Reason: If you have to include one affordable blush in your kit, it has to be Maybelline Cheeky Glow. Its matte, smooth, pigmented and long staying. 7g of quantity would last for a long time. Fresh Coral is a warm coral pink and gives that ‘just out of the gym’ healthy pink flush. One of the best budget blushes in India.
12. Street Wear Color Rich Perfection Compact Powder- Rs.160 for 7g
Reason: Cute packaging again. Provides medium coverage and controls oil and shine. Thoughtful hygienic packaging, the separator in between prevents the foam applicator from getting dirty. No more expectations at this price and quantity. Again a perfect budget everyday compact.
13. Street Wear Color Rich 11-Pink Passion Lipstick- Rs.180 for 4.2g
Reason : Street Wear has nailed it with this latest Color Rich Range and these Ultra Moist lipsticks are the best in the collection. Cute packaging. Semi matte texture, Long staying power, Economical price and quantity. A perfect bright pink shade to perk up your evenings or weekends. Psstt: It’s a dupe of MAC Flat Out Fabulous 😀 I am sure you want this in your kit! Plus it won’t pinch your pocket.
14. Ponds White Beauty Blemish Balm Cream- Rs.125/- for 18G
Reason: A BB Cream that also acts as a moisturizer and sunscreen and gives amazing coverage! Gimme! I use it everyday. Its one of my favourite BB creams out of the lot in the market right now. It has Vitamin B3, Vitamin E and Allantoin which helps against pigmentation and heals the old scars/spots faster. Has SPF30PA++. The shade suits me perfectly and the coverage is medium, more than any other BB creams. Stays put the whole day. The silicones in it make it work as an eye shadow primer too!! Beat that. And all for this price is fantastic.
15. & 16. Auravedic Revitalizing Face Care- Rs.325 for a combo of 2 products (Pulpy Saffron Almond Face wash and Pure Aloe Vera Gel) (Review HERE and HERE)
Reason: Both the products separately cost you a little more, so buying a combo means savings 😉 The Radiance by Nature is one of the best face washes I have personally tried and recommend. Its made up of natural ingredients and a blend of essential oils. No SLS or parabens. Chemical and color free. Cleanses skin well leaving no dryness or stretchiness. There is a neem and tea tree variant for oily skin and a rose and saffron variant for dry skin. And 50g lasts really long. Total value for money.
Pure Aloe Vera Gel is packed with green tea and pomegranate extracts and a blend of essential oils again like lemon, avocado, grapeseed, olive. Its super cooling and gel like in texture. Smells amazing. Keep it in the fridge in the summers and apply it whenever your skin feels dehydrated or thirsty. I am sure you will love this refreshing cold aloe gel in the harsh summers. No preservatives and chemicals. Also recommended to be used as a hair styling/shaving gel. I personally use it post waxing/threading coz it instantly soothes and reduces the redness on the skin. Quite a multi tasker this is!
17. Auravedic Almond & Grapeseed Night Repair Cream- Rs.350 for 100g
Reason: Skin cells are the most active and repair itself during the night time. The whole regeneration of new skin cells takes place during night. A rich, heavy night cream with some essential nutrients is a must have. It nourishes your skin inside out and also helps delay signs of ageing. This rich night cream has almond butter, grapefruit oil and few other essential oils. Auravedic has no SLS,parabens or chemicals. And you need just a tiny bit, so 100g would last you really long. But investing in a good night cream is a must. It is as important as a sunscreen.
18. Star’s Cosmetics Bronze-2 Pressed Eye Shadow Rs.195/- for 1.66G
Reason: Even if you are not a daily eyeshadow person, you need one bronze/gold shadow in your kit. Indian weddings are when you will need it the most. Or just smoke it out with a black kohl base for a night out. Instant glam!
Overall View: I think it was an interesting challenge. I included everything necessary from skin care to makeup used in day to day life. (and covering weekends/occasions too) A total of 18 products,and also saved on some bucks (Though 27 :D)
Skin care: Face wash, Toner ( Facial Mist), Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Makeup Remover, Night Cream, 3 in 1 (Cleanser, Scrub, Mask) for your weekly pampering, Pure Aloe Vera Gel for shaving/post waxing,etc.
I have not included nail paints, shower gel,shampoo, conditioner, hair serum/oils coz it was ‘daily face’. You need to add those too which will be another 750 bucks approximately.
I hope you liked my kit. If you did, I would love for you to vote for me HERE. Just click on the heart under my name ‘Bhumika Thakkar’ and it will turn red 🙂 Or you can tweet to @elleindia with the hashtag #EBA2014. Thanks in advance.
What all would you include in your kit within the budget of Rs.5000 ?
Twinkle Khanna is on the Vogue August cover and was awarded ‘Timeless Beauty’.
SkinCare:
Exfoliating Product: Omorovicza Copper Peel
Exfoliating Product: Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub Face Mask: Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective White Hydrating & Clarifying Treatment Masque
Face Mask: L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Moisture Mask Serum: Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Serum
Serum: Omorovicza Gold Night Drops Moisturiser Day: Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme Moisturiser Night: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration Sunscreen: L’Oréal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence Sunscreen Moisturiser SPF30 Derma Brand: La Roche- Posay Anthelios XL + Dry Touch Gel-Cream Anti-Shine Skin Tone Corrector: Estée Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator Cleanser: Avène Gentle Gel Cleanser
HairCare:
Shampoo for normal hair: Oscar Blandi Jasmine Smoothing Shampoo Conditioner for normal hair: Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Conditioner
Shampoo for treated hair: Kérastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte (Have used the serum from this range.)
Conditioner for treated hair: Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Conditioner Hair mask or deep conditioner: Moroccanoil Weightless Hydrating Mask (Had used in my Moroccanoil Hydrating Treatment and loved it)
Hair mask or deep conditioner: L’Oréal Professionnel Liss Unlimited Keratinoil Complex Hair oil: Moroccanoil Treatment Light (Had used this too for the Hydrating Treatment and loved it)
Anti-Aging Skincare:
Moisturiser Day: Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer
Moisturiser Night: Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Suprême
Serum: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum
Eye Cream: Vichy LiftActiv Retinol HA Eyes
Makeup:
Foundation: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation, Honey and Chanel Les Beiges All-In-One Healthy Glow Fluid, N°30 (No idea how they zero on the shades :/) Concealer: M.A.C Studio Conceal and Correct Palette, Medium Deep (Same as last year) BB/CC Cream: Bobbi Brown BB Cream, Medium, SPF 35 and M.A.C Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact, Medium, SPF 30 Primer: Dior Pore Minimizer Skin Refining Matte Primer Setting Powder or Compact: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder, N°40 Blush: Benefit Benetint Highlighter: Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Eye Shadow: Givenchy Le Prisme Eyeshadow Quartet, Siena Silhouette . Eye Liner: L’Oréal Paris Super Liner 24H Water Proof Gel Eyeliner, Black (Have this in brown and like it.) Kohl Pencil: Guerlain Kohl me Kajal and Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal, Green (Love the Green and Brown Eyeconic!) Mascara: Lancôme Hypnôse Star Mascara Lipstick: L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick, Raspberry Syrup (Love these) Lip Gloss: Lakmé Absolute Gloss Stylist, Rust Crush (Like these) Nail Polish: YSL La Laque Couture Nail Lacquer, Beige Leger and Leighton Denny Nail Colour, I Love Juicy Makeup Remover: Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover
Fragrance:
Fragrance Day: Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale EDT and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eleganza EDP
Fragrance Night: Elie Saab Le Parfum
Classic Fragrance: Ralph Lauren Romance EDP and Chloé EDP
New Launch: Giorgio Armani Si EDP
Fragrance Men: YSL La Nuit De L’Homme EDT and Davidoff Cool Water Night Dive EDT. (Love Davidoff Night)
Day Fragrance – Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT Night Fragrance – Burberry Body EDP
Shampoo – Kérastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Conditioner – TIGI Bed Head Urban Antidotes 3Resurrection Conditioner Defrizzer/Serum – Kérastase Elixir Ultime Cury Hair Definer – Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream Best Conditioner: Normal Hair-Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital
Best Nail Polish- Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish, Kook A Mango Best Concealer- M.A.C Pro Conceal and Correct Palette, Medium Deep Best Highlighter- Benefit Sun Beam
Best Serum-Estée Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/ Firming Serum Best Cleanser-L’Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean Deep Facial Cleanser I love the L’oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara and Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate..and the Lancome Genefique Yeux Eye cream..yet to try the other stuff..would really love to try Benefit High Beam.. Check out the products I awarded HERE 😀 What have you tried from the above list ? Your favorite ?
Vogue India celebrated the best in beauty at the third edition of the Vogue Beauty Awards. The glittering awards ceremony honoured the best beauty products, services and professionals across categories ranging from skin care, anti-ageing, make-up, fragrances, hair care and hair styling.Attendees included celebrities, socialites and heads of eminent beauty brands in the country. Hosted by Vogue India Editor Priya Tanna and Vogue India Beauty Editor Parizaad Khan, the event began with personalities from the beauty and glamour industry walking the red carpet followed by cocktails and the awards ceremony. There are a total of 55 awards this year, including 42 awards related to products and services and 13 honouring the best beauty related talent.You can also read them in the Vogue August issue..which has Kajol on the cover..
SKINCARE
BEST MOISTURISER: DAY – Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Crème + Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
BEST MOISTURISER: NIGHT – Estée Lauder Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme
BEST SERUM – Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
BEST EYE CREAM – Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm
BEST CELLULITE CREAM – Shiseido Body Creator Aromatic Sculpting Concentrate
BEST SKIN TONE CORRECTOR – Lancôme Visionnaire
BEST RANGE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN – La Roche-
Posay Toleriane
BEST CLEANSER – L’Oréal Paris Hydrafresh Instant Freshness Foaming Gel
ANTI-AGEING
BEST MOISTURISER: DAY – Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream SPF 15
BEST MOISTURISER: NIGHT – Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer Night + L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Night
BEST SUNSCREEN – La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Extreme Fluid SPF 50+
BEST SERUM – Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
BEST EYE CREAM – Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum
MAKE-UP
BEST FOUNDATION – Chanel Perfection Lumière Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10, 50 Beige + M.A.C Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15, 5.0
BEST CONCEALER – Make Up For Ever HD Concealer, 355
BEST BLUSH – Estée Lauder Signature Satin Creme Blush, 04 Berry Light
BEST EYE SHADOW – Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow, 85 Mirifique
BEST EYE LINER – L’Oréal Paris Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, Black (Agree on that..love it ! )
BEST KOHL PENCIL – Lakmé Nine to Five Kohl Ultimate
BEST MASCARA – Dior Diorshow Black Out Waterproof Mascara, 099
BEST LIPSTICK – Inglot Lipstick, 103 (An orange based hot red)
BEST LIP GLOSS – Guerlain KissKiss Essence de Gloss, 460
BEST NAIL POLISH – Butter London Nail Lacquer – Vernis, Snog
BEST MAKE-UP REMOVER – Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover
BEST BRONZER – M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Dark
FRAGRANCE
BEST FRAGRANCE: DAY – Miss Dior Eau Fraîche
BEST FRAGRANCE: NIGHT – Chanel Coco Mademoiselle + Narciso Rodriguez for Her
BEST CLASSIC FRAGRANCE – Bulgari Rose Essentielle
BEST NEW LAUNCH – Valentino Valentina
BEST FRAGRANCE: MEN – Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Sport
BEST OF HAIR CARE
BEST SHAMPOO: NORMAL HAIR – Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo
BEST CONDITIONER:NORMAL HAIR – Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Conditioner
BEST SHAMPOO: COLOURED OR DAMAGED HAIR – Kérastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
BEST CONDITIONER: COLOURED OR DAMAGED HAIR – Kérastase Reflection Masque Chroma Riche
BEST HAIR MASK/DEEP CONDITIONER – The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Hair Butter
BEST OF HAIRSTYLING
BEST VOLUMISING PRODUCT – TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Root Boost Spray (Seen the effect at the LFW..its fab )
BEST TEXTURISING PRODUCT – Sebastian Professional Texturizer
BEST DE-FRIZZER – Moroccanoil Treatment
BEST DEFINIER FOR CURLY HAIR – Kérastase Nutritive Oléo-Curl Curl Definition Cream
BEST HAIR SPRAY – L’Oréal Professionnel Elnett Satin Hair Spray
BEST HAIR COLOUR FOR HOME – L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss, 323 Dark Chocolate
BEST COLOUR FOR SALON – L’Oréal Professionnel INOA, 5.35 Light Golden Mahogany Brown
BEST OF BEAUTY
MAKE-UP ARTIST – Anil Chinnappa
PHOTOGRAPHER – Suresh Natarajan
MODEL – Angela Jonsson
HAIRSTYLIST – Savio Jon Pereira
HAIR COLOURIST – Rod Anker
SKIN EXPERT – Harshna Bijlani
FITNESS EXPERT – Zarine Watson
NUTRITIONIST – Pooja Makhija
BEST OF BOLLYWOOD
FRESH FACE – Ileana D’Cruz (The Barfii girl opposite Ranbir )
DEBUTANT – Diana Penty (Has to be !)
BEAUTY OF THE YEAR – Deepika Padukone
MOST BEAUTIFUL MAN – Farhan Akhtar
TIMELESS BEAUTY – Kajol (On the cover)
Check out the Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011 here
I just saw the Vogue Makeup and Beauty Awards 2011 on Bloomberg.I had read the winners of the skin care category,the others were yet to be announced..thought of sharing with you all..
They were organised at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai..The Beauty Legend award was given to Madhuri Dixit and the Fresh Face which was the viewers choice was given to Anushka Sharma (pssst..even I voted for her :D). The Global Beauty Icon Award to Aishwarya Rai and the Most Beautiful Man award to Ranbir Kapoor (Whatever they meant :p)
Best of SKINCARE
Best make-up remover
Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel
Estée Lauder Take It Away Total Makeup Remover
Best moisturiser (day)
L’Oréal Paris Hydra Fresh All Day Hydration Aqua- Essence
Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Protective Creme SPF 15
Best moisturiser (night)
Forest Essentials Night Treatment Cream Sandalwood & Saffron
Neutrogena Light Night Cream
Best sunscreen
Lancôme UV Expert High Potency Active Protection SPF 50
Best serum
La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold
Best eye cream
REN Active 7 Radiant Eye Gel
Clinique All About Eyes
Best of ANTI-AGING
Best hyper pigmentation cream/serum
Elizabeth Arden Prevage White Concentrated Brightening Serum
Kèraskin Esthetics Blanc Harmoniste Whitening Cellular Serum
Best Moisturiser (Day)
La Prairie Anti-Aging Day Cream SPF 30
Best moisturiser (Night)
La Prairie Anti-Aging Night Cream
Chanel Sublimage La Crème
Best sunscreen
Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream SPF 50
Neutrogena Age Shield Sunblock SPF 30
Best serum
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle and UV Damage Corrector
Best eye cream
Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Eye Creme
La Prairie Cellular Radiance Eye Cream
Best cellulite buster
Comfort Zone Body Strategist + Remodeller
Cellulite Visible Remodelling Double Action Cream
Dior Svelte Reversal Body Contouring and Firming Concentrate
The complete list would be published in the August Vogue issue…some other winners in makeup were
Best Foundation
MAC Studio Fix..I guess it was the Powder plus foundation
Best Concealer
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Concealer
Best Blush
Deborah Milano Hi Tech Blush in Rose..something
Best Eyeliner
L’Oréal Super Liner 24 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black
MAC Siahi Gel Liner
Best Eye shadow palette
Givenchy Prismissime Eyes – 55 Tempting Chocolate
The other I guess was Estee Lauder Wild Violet
Best Lipstick
MAC Mehr which is named by Mickey after his wife Mehr Contractor
Best Makeup artist
Ambika Pillai
Best Hair Stylist
Avon Contractor of B:Blunt
Best Colorist
Kanta Motwani
There was also Best of Spa and Wellness which went to Myrah Spa in Mumbai and the other Best Mens Spa..in Delhi..dont remember the name :/
Best of Fragrance in which the Best New Launch went to Gucci Guilty
I remembered just a few names…I did not find the Makeup and other winners on the site may be coz they want to publish it in the August issue of it..there were only the Skin care winners which I shared above..
