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SoulTree Rose & Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review

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SoulTree Indian Rose & Cooling Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review
What the Company claims: Organically cultivated Indian Rose known for its skin smoothening qualities is collected at dawn to make pure Rose water. It is then blended with the cooling extracts of Vetiver (Khus) and luscious Aloe to make this aromatic āyurvedic bath gel, a soap-free, soothing and skin toning cleanser. Complementing this blend are essential oils that add a soft floral note to your bath experience.

Use: While showering, use the gel with a natural loofah or a bath sponge and rinse. It is gentle enough for repeated and everyday use.

This shower gel is Free from SLS/SLES & Parabens

MRP: Rs.250/- for 200ml

BDIH Certified Natural Products
Natural origin ingredients
Free of Synthetic Preservatives, Colours or Fragrances
Free of Paraffins, silicones,
Recyclable Packaging
No Animal Testing

Ingredients: Aqua, Coco glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Vetiveriazizanoides (Khus)*, Hibiscus rosasinensis*, Aloe barbadensis*, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum,Onosmahispidum, Parfum**, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Citronellol**, Limonene**
*From Certified Organic Farms
**From Essential Oils

It comes in a slender plastic bottle with a flip cap..and the bottle can be pressed to remove the product..its a light brown hued thick transparent gel and lathers well with a loofah..though does not work with my Body Shop Bath Gloves 🙁 Same as the case with Auravedic body wash which was SLS free..I do not mind using a loofah for a chemical free natural option 😀

Smells amazinggg..the rose and vetiver combo is very cooling and refreshing..

Pros:

1. Smells amazing.
2. Free of parabens, silicones or any chemicals.
3. Does not dry out skin.
4. Convenient packaging.
5. Love the ingredients..especially the essential oils.
6. 200 ml lasts a long time..cost effective.

Cons:

1. Does not lather with my bath gloves 🙁
2. Available only online.

Overall I am loving this combo and the refreshing smell..only issue is its availability. Surely recommend it.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Soul Tree Shower Gels ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

L’oreal Paris Super Liner 24H Gel Eyeliner Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Super Liner 24H Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Brown Review, Swatches

Product Description:
The Super Liner Gel Eyeliner from L’Oreal which every woman would love to own. The gel eyeliner comes along with a special high precision applicator brush that helps to draw thick, sultry flicks with great ease. It also ensures a uniform application. It lets you create different shapes with ease and add dramatic effect to your eyes.

Shades:

01 Black
02 Brown

MRP: Rs.825/- for 2.8g

Ingredients:

Directions:

Dip your brush into the jar to select the right amount.
Wipe off excess gel on a tissue if required.
Use the high precision brush like a pencil to draw the line along your lash line.

It comes in a small glass pot packaging and with a brush..a little similar to the one Maybelline gel liner has..but does a very neat job in lining..

Brown is a deep burgundy chocolate brown with some golden shimmer..gives a metallic kinda sheen…

The texture is so super creamy and it is soo easy to use…glides on like butter..and makes lining eyes so easy ! I am totally loving it..it is super pigmented and stays put for a good 7-8 hours..with very little fading..


Pros:

1. Super creamy and buttery texture.
2. Very easy to use..even for a newbie.
3. The brush is quite good and does its job well.
4. Deep brown with shimmer looks good on everyone..not too harsh yet gives that prettiness..
5. Does not dry fast like cream liners.
6. Did not irritate when used on waterline too.

Cons:

1. A little expensive.
2. I would like more colors too.

Umm…I cannot think of any other con for it..I am seriously loving it..and surely recommend this to everyone ! I have heard people loving the black one more than MAC Black Track too…

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the L’oreal Super Liner Gel Eyeliner ??

Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo Review

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Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo Review
What the Company claims: All hair types* gentle plant-derived botanicals thoroughly cleanse without stripping or build-up

* brahmi strengthens follicles & peppermint invigorates circulation

* vit. E & aloe strengthen elasticity, making hair soft, strong and shiny

To use: Massage into wet hair. Rinse. Follow with brahmi & peppermint conditioner.

Ingredients: purified water, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acid, hydrolyzed wheat & soy protein, tocopherol acetate (vit. E), extracts of aloe vera, brahmi, xantham gum, hibiscus & mandookparni, sodium benzoate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, oils of lavender, grapefruit & peppermint.

100% safe and gentle for daily use. pH balanced.

NO parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, glycols, phthalates, synthetic colours or perfumes

MRP: Rs.640/- for 200ml, Rs.200/- for 50ml

As you read above, it is completely free of all chemicals..and it totally natural.. Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo comes in a long pump bottle..its a runny liquid with a brown tint..smells soo strongly of peppermint..like ‘polo’ !

Brahmi and Peppermint are supposed to be very good for the hair..brahmi strengthens the hair and peppermint helps in circulation as mentioned above..

At first, it needs a lot of qty to completely cleanse the hair..also coz its SLS free..and so does not foam much too..cleansed hair well, helps in frizz and also gives a smoother sleeker look to hair..but if you looking for volume or bounce, then this would not help..also it did not help in dryness and conditioner was needed after this..

This is a 50ml bottle..which lasted some 6-7 uses..so it definitely is quite expensive..

Pros:

1. Cleanses scalp well.
2. Helped in frizz and made hair straighter, sleeker.
3. Lovee the peppermint smell.
4. Has no chemicals and parabens and all natural.
5. Pump packaging is convenient.

Cons:

1. Expensive !
2. Needs a lot of qty to foam and clean the scalp.
3. Will not give volume.

Overall its a nice shampoo..and if you like straighter hair..and not a fan of volume, you can give this a try..also if you love peppermint smell..its available HERE at natural mantra.

I would recommend checking out NaturalMantra.com for other paraben and SLS free options..there is  Soultree, Omved, Rustic Art, Just Herbs, Auravedic, Tvam, Neev, etc for shampoos or other bath and body products..more so for baby products too..you do not want to use all those chemicals on your baby for sure..also they have Stevia…which I am ordering soon..a natural sugar substitute..if you are on a diet, a diabetic or just want to avoid sugar but cannot give your tea or coffee a miss, you should try Stevia !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Which SLS free shampoo do you use ??

P.S: Sent by Natural Mantra.Honest Review.

L’oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

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L’oreal Paris Infallible Mono Eyeshadow 12 Endless Chocolate Review, Swatches

I am probably the last one reviewing this 😀 But better late than never..so lets get on to the review of a must have gorgeous shade !

What the Company claims: Make a long lasting impression without batting an eye. Infallible eye shadows contain ultra concentrated color pigments, for an intense color finish and upto 24 hour long-lasting hold.

Shades Available:

04 Forever Pink
12 Endless Chocolate
05 Purple Obsession
09 Permanent Khaki
02 Hourglass Beige
06 All Night Blue
13 Burning Black
15 Flashback Silver
14 Eternal Black
20 Pebble Grey

MRP: Rs. 450/- for 3.5 g

Endless Chocolate is named Continuous Cocoa in the US.

This has a silver outlined glass packaging..with a see through at at the bottom..and a lid on top..and a black inner lid for the hold..

The texture is quite different than normal eye shadows..its not powdery..but a little creamy sorts..and kinda crumbly..if you get it..its super pigmented..one swipe would give you the desired pigmentation and color..

Endless Chocolate is a deep rich warm chocolate brown with golden shimmer..it is one perfect brown..and works great for those soft smokey eyes, as a liner or for the crease..this shade would go well with your casual or Indian wear..one versatile shade that everyone should own !

Pros:

1. Super pigmented..you get the desired pigmentation in a single swipe.
2. Stays on for a good 7-8 hours without primer too before they start to fade a little.
3. Works both wet and dry.
4. Endless Chocolate is a perfect warm everyday brown..great for the crease work..and for those soft smokey eyes..or just as a liner..
5. These are quite economical for the quality and 3.5 g would last quite long too !
6. Available in 10 shades.
7. A lot of qty in there !

Cons:

1. Packaging is not so convenient..if the shadow falls even once..it would crumble up.
2. There is some fall out since these are not densely packed or satiny in texture..
3. Some amazing shades are not introduced in India.

Overall I would say the shade is so super gorgeous that everyone should own this !! Highly recommended..

I am sure most of you would have this..and if not, go get it today !

Check out the review and swatches of All Night Blue HERE

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

Have you tried the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eye Shadows ? Your favorite shade?

WeChat: The New Way to Connect ?

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WeChat: The New Way to Connect ?

There is a new app to keep us connected now..The new way to connect Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
Chat any way you want: Voice,Video and Text. For free!
Connect with friends across platforms.
‘WeChat‘, a robust, fast-performing, 100% free mobile voice, video and text messaging application with the strength of over 200 million users worldwide. Among the many features that this app has, the friend-discovery location based social features and shared streaming photo feeds from friends’ personal photo albums are something which is very unique to this.

It’s free to download & install from iOS App Store, Google Play Store, Nokia Store and Windows Marketplace.

Here are some features of this app:

Provides world class communication tools on smartphones for FREE. Some of the key tools include Video/Voice Calling, text messaging, hold-to-talk voice messaging, broadcast (one-to-many) messaging, photo/video sharing, location sharing, and contact information exchange. Offers engaging one-on-one and group chat sessions with an extensive range of animated and custom emoticon and emoji art, customizable backgrounds, and a Rock-Paper-Scissors mini-game.

Supports social networking via shared streaming content feeds and location-based social plug-ins (Shake & Look Around) to chat with and befriend local and international WeChat users.

Shake: Exchange ‘contact information exchange’ with nearby WeChat users, or serendipitously connect with WeChat users worldwide who are eager to make new friends.

Look Around: Connect with nearby WeChat community members who are also looking around.

Voice Calling

• Provides a secure and robust social networking platform that emphasizes user privacy and fast response performance.
• Protects user data by offering on-demand contact list backup and retrieval to/from our cloud-based service.
• Simplifies user registration with mobile SMS/Voice messaging registration.
• Enables unlimited plug-in feature development via WeChat’s Open API platform
• More than 200 million global users as of September , 2012

I like the fact that it has so many features and even includes voice messages and video calling..I did try out voice messaging and it was super easy to use..Look Around Feature lists all the people online on WeChat around along with the distance..now the list goes on in hundreds..and just by logging in, random people start messaging..I would prefer something like allowing the person to message or accept a request kind and not that anyone can message you anytime randomly..Shake feature shows up people who are shaking their cell also at the same time..this did sound fun..but there was just one person and that too from Japan that showed up on the list :/

Group Chat

Compared to Whatsapp, it sends texts a little slower…but then it has added features of voice chats and video calling, fun emoticons and sharing..

If it overcomes these few shortcomings, I guess it can be one of the most widely used apps too..

Check out their facebook page HERE

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Have you tried the WeChat app ?

Maybelline Baby Lips Color and Care Lip Balm Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm Pink Lolita, Coral Flush and Care Anti Oxidant Berry Review, Swatches
At first, your truly is featured in the ifabbo 50 International Bloggers to Watch and Learn from..check it HERE . Elated 🙂 Thank you so much guys for all the love and support..and I hope it will continue to be so :)Moving on to the review..

Why You’ll Love It
No more basic lip balm
Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration
The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula with SPF 20
Protects and moisturizes lips for a full 8 hours
After 4 weeks, lips are visibly renewed and reborn
7 varieties

Expert Tip

Apply your lip balm by starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

MRP: Rs.150/- for 4.5g (Color), Rs. 125/- for 4g (Care)

These are Pink Lolita, Coral Flush and Rose Addict..other shades available are Cherry Kiss and Berry Crush

Care ones are Mango Pie and Anti Oxidant Berry..

Ingredients:

I like the cute packaging..though the transparent lids in the US are more cuter..but the funky colors are eye catching..the key chain ‘Pucker Up Baby’ is cute too with the holder behind.

These are the tinted ones from the Color Family..and the ones from the Care family are non tinted..

Pink Lolita gives a soft pink tint and Coral Flush a peachy coral hue..these are quite moisturising..a little waxy but not sticky..

Anti Oxidant Berry has a nice bubble gum smell which I loveee..And for Mango lovers there is Mango Pie..it would surely make you feel like eating it up 😀

Here are the swatches..

T- Pink Lolita B- Coral Flush
Anti Oxidant Berry- clear

Pros:

1. Moisturising..a little waxy but not sticky kind.
2. Gives a light natural tint.
3. Can be easily used under lipsticks..does not make the lipsticks slide or bleed.
4. Cute packaging.
5. Different tints and flavors to choose from.
6. Easy to carry around.
7. Swivel tube..so no messy hands.
8. Smells amazing..the berry has a nice bubble gum smell.
9. Has SPF 20 and 16 in Care and Color respectively.

Cons:

1. Needs to be reapplied..would not heal very dry lips.
2. Not tinted enough to cover pigmented lips.

Overall I do like these..and also the fact that there are different tints and variants in it..I would like more in the Care family too..with all possible flavors and smells..:D

You can win these HERE

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Maybelline Baby Lips ? Do you like them ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches

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Revlon Colorburst Lipstick Fuchsia Review, Swatches – MAC Girl About Town Dupe ?

Ok..now this has a story behind it..I am always into more of neutrals..and get scared with bright shades..but from the time I saw this super HOT pink on Bruna Abdullah in the song Tu Mera Hero from Desi Boys..I wanted this shade !!

The one Bruna wore looked like MAC Girl About Town to me..I searched for all Fuchsias and Hot Pinks..would share all the shades I liked out of those I found,in a separate post later..

After comparing the shades online and checking some reviews, I found Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is indeed super close to Girl About Town..though Girl About Town is a little more deeper and Revlon Fuchsia is a little more cool toned…but they are quite similar..

1 swipe, 2 swipes

Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks come in a black criss cross pattern packaging with the shade color at the top..they are quite smooth and glide on easily..this bright shade is super pigmented..and in one swipe you get enough color..in two it comes out fully..stays for around 4-5 hours without eating or drinking..feels quite light on the lips..

Revlon Colorburst Fuchsia is a cool toned bright pink shade..it looks amazing both as a stain and full blown..this shade would look great on all skin tones..I have seen dusky girls rock bright shades more..

I love how this shade brightens up the whole face..Also seen HERE

Check out the shade Peach and the complete review for Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks HERE

MRP: Rs.610/- for 3.7g

Now these were priced at 550 when they were launched..then they raised it to 580 and now 610 for the new and hot selling shades..I don’t think they should keep on increasing the prices like that :/

Some shades are available at Rs.499/- on Flipkart..check them HERE

Overall I love this shade ! And surely recommend it..if you love bright pinks, you are going to love this..did I get the shade similar to Bruna..I am not sure..her seems more bright coz of the camera and all..but but I am loving this..and have no regrets..all girls should have a hot pink in their stash 😉

Which Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks do you have ??

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Dream Matte Powder Review, Swatches
What the Company claims:
BEAUTIFUL MATTE PERFECTION
AIR-SOFT FEEL
MATTE FINISH

Why You’ll Love It

• Formula is jet-milled into ultra-fine particles for an air-soft, ultra-silky texture
• The suede-touch puff smoothes onto skin evenly, effortlessly, for the most beautiful matte perfection

For Best Results
Apply Dream Matte® Powder to your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin with the provided puff using gentle downward strokes. Build coverage gradually.

MRP: Rs. 475/- for 9g

Shades Available:

  • Cream Light
  • Sand Medium
  • Beige Medium
  • Honey Medium
It comes in a light brown see through packaging with a slide across lower compartment which has a mirror and stores a puff..amazingly designed..it sure deserves the most well thought of compact powder title..
The powder is very finely milled and super soft..it blends into the skin easily..and does not look cakey or any obvious effect..the puff is different..made of sponge..and picks up the right qty and goes over well on the face..but it gives light coverage.
As claimed, it actually is mattifying..it gives a completely matte look..and is a boon for oily skinned girls..I generally use it on my T zone..
The shade Sand Medium is a perfect match for me..
Pros:
1. Amazingly designed..this is perfect to carry along anywhere.
2. Super finely milled powder..blends well
3. Gives a completely matte finish.
4. Four shades to choose from.
5. 9g is a lot of quantity.
Cons:
1. Dry skin may find it too matte.
Overall I would highly recommend this to oily skinned girls..this is the answer to your prayers :p For dry skinned, do check it out at the counters first..I am combination..and I use it mostly on my T zone and for touch ups and love it..
Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.75/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder ?

Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation Review

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Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Airbrush Finish Foundation Review, Swatches


What the Company claims: Why You’ll Love It

Air-whipped liquid provides perfecting coverage for 100% poreless skin
Ideal for normal skin
Oil-free, fragrance-free, Dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested, non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores, safe for sensitive skin

Ingredients:

Expert Tip : Apply smoothly and evenly to your face and blend with your fingertips.

MRP: Rs. 575/- for 30ml

Shades Available:

  • 01 Porcelain Ivory Light
  • 04 Nude Light
  • 05 Medium Creamy Natural Light
  • 3.5 Nude Beige Light
  • 02 Pure Beige Medium
  • 04 Honey Beige Medium
So these are not 01 to 05 according to shades but the internal numbering amongst shades..so do not get confused with the numbers..Light has 01 to 05 and so does Medium..but these 6 shades are only available in India..
I have 04 Nude Light which is a little light for me..but not something with a stark difference..I guess the 05 Medium Creamy Natural Light would be a better fit..yet to check that out..
If I have to describe it in one word..love

It does everything what it claims..smooth even finish, high coverage, super easy to use. I just use my fingers most of the time..a small pump and I am good to go..more than enough coverage for me on everyday basis..if I have an event to attend, slight more and I get full coverage..it does cover up and minimize appearance of pores too.

It stays for 5-6 hours..but the issue is oily skin might find it a little greasy after some time..since it is rich in texture..

Pros:

1. Smooth even finish.
2. Medium to high coverage.
3. Pump is easy to use.
4. Blends nicely with fingers.
5. Coverage is buildable..so can be used according to your requirement.
6. Economical.
7. Would suit normal to dry skin and combination with some powder.

Cons:

1. Has silicones..so if you are allergic to silicones, try it at the counter first..or get sample if you can.
2. Only 2 shades for darker skin tones.
3. Pump dispensor, so not suitable for travelling.
4. Oily skin might find it a little greasy.

Overall if you are normal to dry skin and not allergic to silicones, you should definitely try this..others do check it out at the counters first..I love it..as much as Deborah Milano 24 Ore Perfect Foundation

Check out the Dream Touch Blush Review HERE and Dream Lumi Concealer Review HERE

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.75/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation yet ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Skin79 Orange BB Cream Review, Swatches

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Skin79 Vital Orange BB Cream Review, Swatches

I have been so caught up with everything..the backlog of posts is like ever increasing..I am too late in posting this Vital Orange BB Cream Review..but better late than never..so lets start..Super Plus Triple Functions BB Vital Cream

MRP: $ 31.00 for 40g

What the Company claims: Upgraded Sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection SPF50. Strengthen’s skin NMF and maintain balanced skin condition. Osmopur-N and Vital-V Complex soothe and protect skin from harmful environments for a moisturized, healthy skin.

Ingredients:

It comes in the same round chubby tub with pump packaging as the Hot Pink one..it does not have a grey undertone like the Hot Pink but is definitely quite light ! This is more suitable for pale skin..

Check out Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream Review HERE and Skin79 BB Cleanser Review HERE

This gives completely matte finish unlike the Hot Pink which is a little dewy..this would suit oily skin..stays for a good 6-7 hours..and you just need a tiny amount..it gives medium to full coverage and is buildable..I like the fact that it offers SPF50 protection.

Pros:

1. Gives medium to full coverage.
2. Ideal for oily skin as gives a matte finish..and there is no need for touch ups atleast for 4-5 hours..
3. Has SPF50 protection.
4. It claims to maintain a balanced skin condition and soothe and protect skin…well I am not sure of that..but this feels quite light on the skin..and you do not feel as if you are wearing anything..does feel natural..only if there were more suitable shades 🙁
5. Would last a real long time as you need just a tiny bit.
6. Has many good ingredients like extracts of rosemary, chamomile, grapefruit, aloe vera and rice bran oil, soybean oil, rosemary oil,etc
7. Cute packaging and easy to use pump dispensor.

Cons:

1. Too pale for our skin tones..this does not work with blending too..i.e the difference is too obvious.
2. May not suit dry skin.
3. Has parabens.

Overall I love the packaging of these Skin79 BB Creams and how this one gives a good enough coverage and has SPF50..this feels quite light on the skin too..only had it been available in more shades..it would have been a super winner..

If you are pale and have oily skin, grab this now !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: No..since it is too light for me..

Have you tried Skin79 BB Creams ?