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Reviving 50’s fashion: Skirts in vogue this Summer

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Reviving 50’s fashion: Skirts in vogue this Summer

By Ankita  

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The 1950s: World war is just over and people’s mind seep with liberated ideas and view. It was also a time of transition for the fashion world. Women, now venerated from preconceived ideas of feminism now opted for more of an outlandish look, never ignoring the classy quotient.

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The Vintage Era: Welcome aboard the vintage era. Fashion at this time was marked by a rather girl-next- door yet glamorous look. The dressing style of the 5o’s always fascinated me, however, what really caught my attention were the skirts

Flirty Fashion: SKIRTS

Playful, innocently flirty, these twirl-y pieces of fabric are a must-have in every girl’s wardrobe, what I believe. Skirts have gone through some major transformations over the years, however, no one wore it better than the 50’s ladies. Here are a few trending ideas that will make you the girl-next-door diva, without making it look as if you just jumped out of a medieval circus. Want a bit classy elegance wrapped in playful fashion? Stay tuned mon cheries

A. The Play Date: Full Circle skirts

These skirts were an everyday essential for women in the 50’s. Full circle skirts have a waistband just above the natural waistline, giving an illusion of thinness. They make the hips look fuller and waist smaller, and are absolutely figure flattering.

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Colours to go for this summer: Aquamarines, pastel shades of salmon and pink would suit the look best!!

Team it up with: A pair of light salmon peep toes and animal print tees and you are all set for your play date

B. For the ‘Not-so- girly-yet- girly’ Girl: Half Circle Skirts

Not the Barbie girl? This one’s just for you. A little less flashy than full circle skirt, half circle skirts have less flare at the hem. Women with naturally fuller hips would find it extremely flattering. Somewhere in between an A-line and a full circle skirt, these skirts are perfect for an everyday outing and even official parties.

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Colours to go for this summer: Tan brown, off-white shades with tiny symmetrical prints and especially shades of royal blue look best on these.

Team it up with: A pair of ballerina flats or Jelly shoes ( tan colors look best) and high-neck soft cotton blouses which are a few shades darker than your skirt. There you go, my sweet tomboy!

C. Paris is always a good idea: Poodle skirts

Poodle skirts are an absolute favourite of mine!! They remind of the streets of Paris and famous song ‘La vie en rose’. These are one such style statement that has lasted the decades. They come with very catchy embroideries like kitties, Eiffel tower, telephones and even, statements such as ‘See you later alligator’

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Colours to go for this summer: Without a question of doubt, baby pinks, Fuchsia, and light greys!!

Team it up with: A pair of cone heels or stilettos. Keep the top simple as your poodle skirt deserves most of the attention. Casual half sleeve blouses or even a very simple, tucked in, semi-formal shirt would go well with it. And your carriage is ready mademoiselle….

D. For ‘always chasing the ice cream van’ girl: Gathered Skirts

Hands up for how many of you are still stuck up in the school age! Me for sure. This one is for “I do not care what they think, I will have my ice cream" personalities. These look fabulous on women without much natural hip since the bulky band gave instant curves.

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Colours to go for this summer: When it comes to gathered skirt, it is more about the print than colour. Big bright prints on the hemline, light summer checks in shades of blue and pinks suit the look best. However, you can pretty much experiment a lot with gathered skirts.

Team it up with: A pair of oxfords or kitten heels, a few shades lighter than your attire. Buttoned up shirts in very pale and light shades compliment this look very well. Go and get your ice cream girl!!!!

E. For the Lady of the house: Pencil Skirts

Who said pencil skirts can be boring and stereotypical?? Pencil skirts are one of the most figure flattering attires on the face of the earth! However, a modified version of pencil skirts are sheath skirts which are more comfortable. But my favourite version of pencil skirts are mermaid skirts or fishtail skirts. They balance out proportion beautifully well and suit almost all body shapes

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Colours to go for this summer: As opposed to the usual black and grey, go for burnt oranges and teal colours this summer.

Team it up with: A pair of really good pumps and formal shirt, even a t-shirt. Top it off with a pale pastel colour blazer and you are all set to work, work, work, work…work.

F. For the Bay Watch Babe: Gypsy skirts

The world is going gaga over boho fashion. However, did you know that the gypsy style skirt comes from a long lost lineage of tiered skirts? Also referred to as layered skirts, these are perfect for beach outings. Long, flowy and mystic when combined with the right accessories and top, they make you look like a Greece-ian Goddess and is a win-win over bikini anytime any day. Period.

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Colours to go for this summer: Shades of pastel pink, salmon, cool light brown and sea-green would rock this look. However, the fabric is most as it needs to be extremely lightweight and flowy, with a hint of shimmer, to give you that mythical iridescent look.

Team it up with: A chiffon crop top or halter neck with a bejewelled neckline will complement these skirts best. A pair of gladiators, add on some boho trinkets, are you a goddess of the seas or what??!!!!

Who said classy can’t be sassy? These were my ideas of 1950s fashion revival with a little bit of my own twist. What are yours?

Any suggestions, comments, and ideas are always welcome 🙂

10 Best Sunscreens for Different Skin Types in India, Prices, Buy Online

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10 Best Sunscreens for Different Skin Types in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Sunscreen and summer go hand in hand. Applying any base makeup is really tedious but you just can’t step outside the house without applying a generous amount of sunscreen. Also, make sure you apply 15-20 mins before stepping into the sun. Summer is already here and the heat is becoming unbearable day by day. Therefore, no matter what is your skin type or complexion, apply the sunscreen before stepping out and reapply whenever required. Here’s the list of the best sunscreens in India for all skin types.

FOR OILY SKIN

1. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50 – Price Rs. 499 (BUY HERE)

The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock comes in a white and blue tube with a decent price tag. It is stabilized with Helioplexâ which provides superior balanced broad spectrum protection against skin aging UVA and burning UVB rays. The SPF 50 (PA +++) is the perfect thing for Indian summers and the product imparts a fresh smell too. It blends into the skin really good without any white cast and gives a true matte finish.

2. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Matte Gel SPF 50 – Price Rs. 395 (BUY HERE for 308)

This is one sunscreen I have been using for years and I have no intention to shift to any other product. It comes in a bright orange tube with a flip open cap. It has a thick vicious gel texture and blends into the skin so quickly, leaving a fresh trail of bloom and matte touch. It is a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 and works like a charming for skin protection and tanning. It is priced at a budget friendly tag. This is one of the best selling sunscreen for oily skin in India.

3. Lakme 9 to 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen SPF 50 – Price Rs. 525 (Review HERE) (BUY HERE for 394)

The Lakme 9 to 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen has a broad spectrum protection from UV rays with SPF 50. The sunscreen comes in a beautiful rose gold packaging with a convenient pump. It’s a non tinted light weight sunscreen which glides easily on the skin due to the presence of silicones. It doesn’t leave any whitish cast and gives a decent matte finish. The sunscreen is non-comedogenic and hypo-allergic and will not break you out. It also prevents tanning, sunburn and helps to even out the skin.

4. Suncros Soft Matte Finish Sunscreen SPF 50+++ – Price Rs. 575 (Review HERE) (BUY HERE)

The Suncros Soft Matte Finish Sunscreen has a broad spectrum UV protection with SPF50. It has a convenient tube packaging and the texture of the product is thick and creamy. It is completely waterproof and sweat-proof and hence perfect pick for sultry summers. It has silicones and act as a decent primer as well. It gives a soft matte finish and is completely free from chemical sunscreen agents. The micronized zinc oxide is Suncros’ USP which penetrates through the skin and protects the skin from UV rays. Overall, all this is another great pick for oily and acne prone skin.

FOR DRY SKIN

5. Kaya Skin Clinic Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30 – Price Rs. 890 (BUY HERE)

The Kaya Skin Clinic Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30 is a two-in one sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays which also hydrates the skin and thus a perfect pick for dry and sensitive skin. It prevents from tanning and skin ageing due to sun exposure. The formula is approved by dermatologists and safe for skin. It is creamy, light weight and white in color but doenst leave any whitish cast. The skin remains hydrated and radiant with looking unnecessarily oily.

6. Lakme Sun Expert Fairness UV Lotion (SPF 30) – Price Rs.400 (BUY HERE for 287)

The Lakme Sun Expert Fairness UV Lotion has broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB and has SPF30. The product comes in a bright yellow tube with a thick white creamy texture. It does leave a white cast but after 5-10mins it vanishes. It is best suitable for dry skin and gives a light hydrated look. It protects he skin from harmful sunrays and prevents tanning. It also evens out the skin tone and is enriched with the goodness of lemongrass, cucumber and lactic acid.

7. Lakmé 9 to 5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen + SPF 50 – Price Rs. 525 (BUY HERE for 368)

The Lakmé 9 to 5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen is the right pick normal to dry skin. It has SPF 50 and helps to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. The product has a light lotion like texture and very creamy. It blends well and since it has silicones, it acts as a primer for skin as well. The sunscreen is hydrating and feels very light on the skin with a mild cooling sensation. It is enriched with the goodness of Vitamin B3 and Pro vitamin C and helps the skin to protect against tan and sunburns. Thus, it nourishes and maintains an even tone.

FOR COMBINATION AND NORMAL SKIN

8. Avene Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50 – Price Rs. 1375 (Review HERE) (BUY HERE)

It is slightly expensive but works like a charm for hyper sensitive skin. The product comes in a sturdy, hygienic, and travel friendly manner and the product is absolutely free from oil, parabens, alcohol, and silicones. It is has a mild fragrance and gets absorbed into skin easily enough. It will make the skin neither greasy nor dry and there is no whitish cast as well. It doesn’t clog pores, break you out and gives a broad spectrum sun protection. The ingredients list is impressive.

9. L’Oreal UV Perfect 12H Longlasting UV Protector – Price Rs. 550 (BUY HERE for 368)

The L’Oreal UV Perfect 12H Longlasting UV Protector comes in a slim pearly white tube with a twist-y cap. The texture is medium and blends into the skin very well. The high SPF50 with optimal UVB and UVA protection is worth mentioning. It has Detoxyl that protects skin against free radicals and pollutants and mexoryl SX and XL. The product gives ultra fine and non greasy and non sticky texture and doubles up as a daily moisturizing make up base as well. This is a good pick for combination skin.

10. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl SPF50 Dry Touch Gel-Cream – Price Rs. (BUY HERE)

The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream has SPF 50 with optimal protection reinforced against UVA rays. It is further enriched with Mexoplex combined with La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, which is antioxidant and refreshing on the skin. The formula is gel-cream, blends well and great for sensitive, combination to oily skin. It is water resistant and formula is free from parabens, fragrance and non-comedogenic. It gives no white cast or greasiness and prevents tanning and hyper pigmentation.

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice list Sanchita. I love the Lotus, Neutrogena and Avene sunscreens. Suncros is also quite good.

Which sunscreen do you use?

Top 10 theBalm Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 theBalm Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

A woke up one morning and the very first thing I noticed was that theBalm is launched online with decent price tags. Now, there are few products from the brand which are globally famous and we often reach out beyond our means to get our hands on that. Well, now I don’t have to worry about the classic highlighter or bronzer I have been dreaming to own. The moment I saw theBalm online, I made my top 10 list of product which I will be purchasing. I also noticed that the price tags are not unreasonably high but have a slight difference when you convert the currency. I also added the actually price tag so that you can see for yourself. The products are available both on Nykaa and Amazon India.

So, here’s the best of theBalm which you can easily purchase online.

1. theBalm Mary Lou Manizer – Price Rs. 1699/$24.00 (BUY HERE)

Mary Lou Manizer needs an introduction? Well, I don’t think so. This is one highlighter which can make you look like a glow queen of all times. Also, once you use this, you can never go back to any other thing. the brand says that it is a ‘honey-hued luminizer’ but to most of the skin tone, it is a golden champagne highlighter which has the best balance of warm and cool toned. This is why it is the perfect highlighter for every skin tone. The highlighter has small shimmer particles which catches light very well without looking glittery. The formula is smooth, easily blendable and long lasting too. in case you don’t like the color, you can also try out the The Manizer Sisters palette which has three highlighter including this one.

2. theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer – Price Rs. 1399/$20.00 (BUY HERE)

This is another bestselling product from the brand. theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer comes in a rectangular cardboard compact packaging with a quirky cover. The bronzer is an excellent medium brown color with a slight gray undertones. Again, it is a good balance or cool and warm and can be used for a perfect sun kissed look. It suits a lot of skin tones and the soft, silky texture makes it so easy to blend on the skin. The finish is natural and you can easily work on it. It also gives you a good wear time.

3. theBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks – Price Rs. 1199/ $17.00 (BUY HERE)

There are 12shades in the collection of Balm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks. You can also opt for the mini set as well. These are packaged in a super cute way and if you are a fan of liquid lipsticks, you will surely love them. The formula is creamy and comfortable and gives a proper matte finish without accentuating the fine lines. It feels easy and lightweight and the lip colors are also long wearing. Additionally, these are cruelty free as well.

4. theBalm Balm Voyage Vol 2. Face Palette – Price Rs. 2799/$39.50 (BUY HERE)

This is an excellent choice of palette if you want to travel light. The Balm Voyage Vol 2. Face Palette features nine exclusive triple-milled eyeshadows which can be used wet or dry, two blushes, a bronzer, a highlighter and two versatile lip-and- cheek creams. It is literally everything you need for face, lips and eyes and for that price tag, it is a great product. The choice of eyeshadows are great which helps you to create neutral as well dramatic look. The quality is smooth, blendable and long lasting. The blush, bronzer and highlighter is also perfect for most of the Indian skin tones and therefore, investing in this palette is definitely an advantage.

5. theBalm How ‘Bout Them Apples? Lip & Cheek Cream Palette – Price Rs. 2299/ $32.00 (BUY HERE)

The theBalm How ‘Bout Them Apples? Lip & Cheek Cream Palette is another travel friendly palette for lips and cheeks. It features six shades – namely, Cider, Cobbler, Pie, Crisp, Candy, and Caramel. The shades are good as it has orange, pinks and reds in abundance. These are not drying at all on the lips and cheeks. The formula is creamy smooth and non-patchy and gives a dewy finish. The colors are also well-pigmented, blendable and last for a pretty long time. The formula is paraben-free.

6. theBalm Meet Matt(e) Nude and Trimony Eyeshadow Palette – Price Rs. 2999/$42.00 (BUY HERE)

theBalm Meet Matt(e) Nude and Trimony Eyeshadow Palette are extremely good one for neutral matte shades. There are 9shades each with a good balance of colors. The eye shadows are Cruelty-free and Talc-Free and therefore the pigmentation is on point. The texture is velvety smooth and it blends flawlessly. Also, both the palette has a good blend of warm and cool toned matte shades and therefore both are simply breathtaking.

7. theBalm Nude’tude and Nude Dude Eyeshadow Palette – Price Rs. 2599/$36.00 (BUY HERE)

the theBalm Nude’tude and Nude Dude Eyeshadow Palette has the perfect mix of light, medium and dark shades. This is another neutral palette you can opt for with a mix of matte, satin and shimmer. Every shade on both the palette have a very smooth texture and blends like a dream. The eyeshadow are triple milled, have less fallout problem and can be used as highlighter too. The color are well pigmented, shows up even without eye primer and needless to say, the packaging is the best.

8. theBalm Put A Lid On It Eyelid Primer – Price Rs. 1299/$18.00 (BUY HERE)

theBalm Put A Lid On It Eyelid Primer is a translucent like eyeshadow primer with a thicker but easy consistency. It applies smoothly and helps to bring out the best of eyeshadows and pigments. It has a squeeze-tube and the primer blends well on the eyes. It is a bit like a silicone-based and once it sets, it feels nothing. It also prevents creasing, fading and mixing of eyeshadows and helps to elongate the wear time as well. There are light reflective properties to ensure that the eye shadow stays bright all day long.

9. theBalm Highlite ‘N Con Tour Highlight & Contour Palette – Price Rs. 2599/$36.00 (BUY HERE)

If you want a superb kit for highlight and contour while travelling, this is the right pick for you. It comes in 8 striking shades which includes two shimmer highlighters, two matte highlighters, two contour powders and a bronzer and blush. The texture of the pressed powder is good with fine milled formula, easily blendable without any patchy look or clinging on to the dry patches or pores. It has a talc free formula and the pigmentation is really good as well. The colors are long lasting and suits a number of skin tones.

10. theBalm Shadow And Blush – Price Rs. 1499/$21.00 (BUY HERE)

This is one multipurpose product which can be used as an eyeshadow and blush. It comes in 3 shades – DownBoy, CabanaBoy and FratBoy. DownBoy is a soft, light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish, CabanaBoy is a muted raspberry pink with a subtle golden sheen and FratBoy is a peachy apricot with subtle gold micro-shimmer and a pearly sheen. The texture of the powder is very soft, blendable and doesn’t look chalky at all. It blends well, both on eyes and cheeks without a hint of patchiness and stays for about 8-9hrs.

These are my favorites from the theBalm and do let me know yours.

Editor’s Note: I absolutely love Mary Lou Manizer and Meet Matte Trimony Palette. I have also used the time balm Concealer and loved it. Recommend that too.

Have you tried any thebalm products? Would you be buying any from the above since it’s available now on Nykaa?

Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil + Best Brands for Tea Tree Oil in India

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Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil + Best Brands for Tea Tree Oil in India

By Sucharitha

Who would have thought that this small bottle of oil can be such a miracle for our body? I believed it only after using it myself.

Tea-tree oil is also known as melaleuca oil, it is a yellowish coloured essential oil that is made from the leaves of the plant ‘Melaleuca alternifolia’ which is found in Australia. It is a plant with many medicinal properties and has been used since ancient times for various issues. It does have a very strong smell but the benefits can easily beat the smell.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

So here is a list of some of the benefits of Tea tree oil:

1.  Acne: Tea tree oil is one of the best ingredient to reduce acne, it is known to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide. You can dilute tea tree oil with water or mix it with a carrier oil and then apply it on areas with acne. Otherwise, you can just buy products such as face wash or toners with tea tree oil in it.

2. Acne marks: Tea tree oil can not only remove acne but can also help with your acne marks. It won’t get rid of them completely but it would still work to an extent. You can dilute tea tree oil with some water and apply it on the affected areas. But the method that I like to use is, to mix two drops of tea tree oil with a pea sized amount of moisturiser and then apply it on my face. This would give an extra boost to the moisturiser and would help in removing those acne marks and spots.

3. Scars: Other than acne marks, tea tree oil is one of the most natural and efficient ways to treat scars. No wonder, in olden times’ people used tea tree oil to heal their cuts and wounds. Take few drops of tea tree oil and dilute it with water and apply it on the scar.

4. Itchy skin: Our skin itches mostly due to the presence of bacteria, so in order to stop itching the bacteria has to be killed. Tea tree oil is the best ingredient to kill bacteria, therefore dilute it with water or a carrier oil and apply it on the area where it itches or mix it with your moisturiser and apply it. You can also use body washes or lotions with tea tree oil. Or just add a few drops of tea tree oil daily in your bathing water.

5. Skin infections: Tea tree oil can cure so many skin infections such as warts, boils, chicken pox, Psoriasis and Eczema. For warts or boils, mix few drops of tea tree oil with water and apply it. For chicken pox, mix 2 to 3 drops of tea tree oil with olive oil and apply it twice a day. For Psoriasis and Eczema, mix 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil and apply it. The properties in tea tree oil will truly heal these infections and for skin infections, I would recommend you to use tea tree oil instead of products with tea tree oil.

6. Wrinkles: Tea tree oil is a magic product for young and supple skin. It has antioxidants which helps your skin remain healthy and its properties prevents spots, acnes and wrinkles. As I mentioned earlier, mix one or two drops of tea tree oil with your moisturiser. Or if you are making any home-made mask then just mix two or three drops of tea tree oil in it and apply it on your face. This would keep your skin healthy and young.

7. Hair growth and dry scalp: When you are giving yourself an oil massage with olive oil and coconut oil, add few drops of tea tree oil to get maximum benefits. It would help in hair growth and would treat dry scalp.

8. Dandruff: Other than acne, tea tree oil is also widely known to treat dandruff. Just like the moisturiser method, mix two to three drops of tea tree oil with your shampoo and wash your hair. Otherwise, you can use shampoos and conditioners with tea tree oil in it. When you are looking for a shampoo, try to look for the shampoos with 5% or less tea tree oil in it.

9. Nails: Tea tree oil can help in the removal of toe nail fungal. Just take pure tea tree oil and apply it on the nails which has toenail fungus and let it rest. Do this every day and you will see good results. While applying this, avoid the skin around the nail.

10. Others: Tea tree oil is antibacterial, hence it can treat cold. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in a small pan of boiling water. Take a steam for 10 minutes and it would work to heal your cold. It can also help with athlete’s’ foot and it is an ingredient with anti-cancer properties.

To conclude, you need to only use a small amount of tea tree oil and for everything other than your nails its best to dilute or mix it with something. Carrier oils are oils which are used to dilute an essential oil. Some of the carrier oils are coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil and so on.

Precautions:

  • Tea tree oil should not be consumed, it is considered poisonous.
  • Do a patch test to ensure that you are not allergic to tea tree oil.
  • Do not use undiluted tea tree oil all over your face.
  • Avoid the area around your eyes or mouth
  • If you have severe acne or skin infections, consult a dermatologist before using tea tree oil.

Best brands of tea tree oil in India

These are the five brands of tea tree that I like and these are easily available online. These small bottles of magic can last a long time and help you. The prices mentioned below are standard prices but you can get a discount if you buy them online.

Apart from the famous The Body Shop Tea Tree oil, there is Fab India’s Tea Tree oil and a few other brands mentioned below which are quite good:

1. Aloe Veda Distil Aromatherapy Tea Tree Oil: Rs.260 for 10ml

2. Khadi Tea Tree Oil : Rs. 320 for 10ml (Buy HERE)

3. Aroma magic Tea Tree Oil: Rs.449 for 20ml (Buy HERE)

4. Soulflower Tea Tree Oil: Rs.450 for 15ml (Buy HERE)

5. Emami Aroma Miracle Tea Tree Oil: Rs.250 for 10ml (Buy HERE)

6. Aroma Treasures Tea Tree Oil: Rs.235/- for 10ml (Buy HERE)

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice detailed post Sucharitha

Do you use Tea Tree Oil? Which brand do you like?

Top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Here’s the list of the bestselling products from the house of Estée Lauder available in India. Estee Lauder, a premium American company is known to deal with variety of cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products and perfumeries. It is one of the luxurious high ends brand in India and finally the products are available online on Nykaa and Amazon.

Every product is commendable and we have handpicked the best sellers and award winning ones for you. Here’s the list of the top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India.

1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup – Price Rs. 3500 (BUY HERE)

The product comes in 16-18 shades and gives a polished look and evens skin tone for a healthy looking glow. It is a light-medium coverage foundation that doesn’t oxidize and has a very convenient twist-up packaging with a sponge at the tip for buffing and blending the foundation. The formula is lightweight and provides a natural look. The mild fragrance is there and it won’t look ashy in photographs. The wear time is really good and long lasting and great for normal to oily skin. Overall, the Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup is a great foundation for daytime.

2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick – Price Rs. 2500 (BUY HERE)

The Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick are available in 30 shades and also has a matte and glossy range. The original range has an array of colors – from bold purple, deep browns, reds and pinks. The lipsticks are gorgeously packaged with Estée Lauder’s signature navy and gold, while golden plaques at each end of the case, and golden tones within the interior. The colors are enriching with a satin finish, transforms lips for a full, curvaceous and sexy pout and has impeccable pigmentation. It glides well, hydrates the lips and brilliantly long lasting.

3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Flawless Wear Concealer – Price Rs. 2100 (BUY HERE)

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Flawless Wear Concealer comes in cylindrical tube with a doe foot applicator. A simple packaging and the consistency is medium – neither too runny nor too thick and hence it is easy- to apply. It blends like a dream, without caking up and gives a beautiful satin touch finish. The coverage is medium to buildable and helps to get rid of minor imperfections very well. The range has around 10 shades, well suited for variety of Indian skin tones. It gives a natural flawless look and goes on without creasing throughout the day. It is long wearing and water proof.

4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Eye Pencil – Price Rs. 1650 (BUY HERE)

The Double Wear Stay In Place Eye Pencil are available in 8 shades. It comes in a pencil form which has to be sharpened and has a silicon smudger on the other end. The colors are beautiful and gives a rich and intense color pay off. You won’t have to drag too much and it glides smoothly. The formula is water proof, Ophthalmologist tested and Fragrance-free. It is safe for lens wearers and doesn’t irritate the eyes. It is smudge proof but comes off easily with cleansing oil.

5. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II – Price Rs. 5900 (BUY HERE)

The Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is one of the most-bestselling and award winning product from the brand and comes with a hefty price tag. A little product goes a long way and it is a great anti-ageing product. It is formulated with the exclusive Chronolux technology and repairs the skin well. You will see a visible improvement in the signs of aging-specifically lines, uneven skin tone and immediate hydration and protects the skin from UV rays, smoke, pollution and even emotional stress. It will not break out and has rich anti- oxidant reserve.

6. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara – Price Rs. 2500 (BUY HERE)

The Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara comes with the signature packaging of Estée Lauder – golden tube with deep blue accents. The wand has a tapered shape with dense bristles and fibers. It easy to easy and coat the lower lashes as well. The mascara has a whipped mouse texture and coats the lashes well. The lengthening part is medium but it stands true to its name – the Volume Mascara. It also adds a nice lift and holds curl fairly well, giving a beautiful look. It won’t smudge at all but comes off easily with makeup remover. Despite being pricey, it is surely a wonderful product.

7. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Makeup – Price Rs. 3300 (BUY HERE)

The Double Wear Stay-in- Place Makeup is a must-have from this brand. It comes in a small glass bottle but isn’t very travel friendly. The foundation has a true liquid texture but not extremely runny. It has a viscous consistency and gives medium to full coverage. It feels lightweight and works great for normal and oily skin. It covers up unevenness, acne marks etc. and gives a natural looking matte finish. It stays for around 9-10 hrs and doesn’t flashback in photos. There are around 14 shades available and has variety of yellow undertones.

8. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Eye Shadow 5-Color Palette – Price Rs. 3850 (BUY HERE)

The Pure Color Envy Sculpting Eye Shadow 5-Color Palette are available in 3 shades – Infamous Sky, Currant Desire and Envious Orchid. It has a great combination of metallic and satin shades. The packaging is great with two double ended applicators. The colors are of soft, velvety, creamy texture with intense pigmentation. The fallout is minimal and the eyeshadow colors blend like a dream. it is long wearing even without primer and great for subtle as well as dramatic looks. The eyeshadow won’t irritate the eyes.

9. Estée Lauder Double Wear Make Up To Go Liquid Compact – Price Rs. 3650 (BUY HERE)

The Estée Lauder Double Wear Make Up To Go Liquid Compact is a liquid foundation packed in a compact form. The packaging is great and travel friendly and comes with a sponge. The foundation is semi-liquid and applies well on skin. It is available in 14 shades and would match with a lot of Indian skin tones. It gives medium coverage and feels weightless on skin without feeling heavy or looking cakey. The finish is dewy and once you set with powder, it gives natural finish. The foundation is hydrating and great for dry and dull skin. It is extremely long wearing but the smell is a bit strong.

10. Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum – Price Rs. 5900 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

The Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum is inspired by the intriguing duality of today’s woman and the fragrance has a Lush Floral Woody scent, a true statement in modern luxury. It’s aroma is extremely feminine and if you prefer floral and sensuous scents, this is the right one for you. The packaging is extremely gorgeous and luxe.

What are your favourite Estee Lauder products?

Top 10 Best Bobbi Brown Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Best Bobbi Brown Products in India, Prices, Online

By Sanchita

If you look closely at every Bobbi Brown products, you would notice that most of their creations aimed at improving your natural skin and making you look flawless. Every product from their range caters the need of various age group, skin color and this is the reason why the brand is spread over 60 countries across the globe. Bobbi Brown says, “How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your own skin – that’s what really makes you beautiful.” Her makeup tips and tricks are fabulous and I love the way she encouraging women to love themselves just the way they are.

Now that the brand is easily accessible through online portal with hefty charges, we have listed down the best Bobbi Brown Products in India for your convenience.

1. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner – Price Rs. 1950 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner is an award winning product from their range. It comes in a small glass tub classy packaging and is available in 10shades. The shade Black Ink is the cult favorite and is a rich and intense black color. The product has the ease of a gel-based formula-all with 12 hours of waterproof and sweat- and humidity-resistant wear. The texture of the product is commendable. The pigmentation is rich and bold and it doesn’t flake off with time. You can also use this on the waterline and it doesn’t transfer as well.

2. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15 – Price Rs. 4300 (BUY HERE)

The Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation comes in a travel-friendly packaging with pump and is available in 12 shades, ranging from light to dark. This will cover every Indian skin tone properly with warm undertones. The foundation is best suited for normal to oily skin types. It gives medium to coverage and comes with a broad spectrum SPF protection. The product has a gel-based, light weight texture that b lends like a dream and gives a flawless base, as good as your skin. It will no look cakey or settle into fine lines and also does not melt or oxidize on skin. The foundation gives a natural finish, stays around for 9-10hrs and enriched with Glycerin, Shea butter, Vitamins C and E.

3. Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color – Price Rs. 2250 (BUY HERE)

There are 10 beautiful shades available from the range of Creamy Matte Lip Color and the shade Tawny Pink is one of the bestselling colors in India, which is a stunning everyday wear pinky-brown color. It suits every Indian skin tone. The lipsticks are packaged in a classy black casing and is enriched with a unique combination of emollients to condition lips and lock in moisture. The colors are richly pigmented with a single swipe and the texture is of creamy matte – true to its name. It feels comfortable, does not bleed or feather and has a long wearing formula.

4. Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color – Price Rs. 3250 (BUY HERE)

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color comes in a luxurious black and gold packaging. There are around 28 shades available with the boldest, most vibrant colors ever. The formula is enriched with moisture levels while intensely rejuvenating lips and conditioning them as well. It gives medium to buildable coverage and helping to visibly reduce the appearance of lip lines and relieve lip flaking. The colros like Pink Buff, Parisian Red, Uber Rose, Soft Berry and Raspberry Pink will suit the Indian skin tones the most.

5. Bobbi Brown Corrector – Price Rs. 2650 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Corrector is available in 17 shades and gives you the perfect natural finish you want. It is great for concealing the imperfections and yet look flawless and radiant. It helps to neutralize the dark patches or redness and gives a fresh and brightened look, especially for eyes. The product is excellent for those who have extremely dark circles. It has a long-wearing formula with a uniquely creamy-smooth texture and blends like a dream. It won’t crease and is completely waterproof, sweat and humidity-resistant.

6. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara – Price Rs. 2850 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara comes in an opaque, silver cylindrical tube. It is jet black in color. The wand is good with short, tiny bristles and it instantly adds volume to sparse eyelashes. It has a rich and creamy formula with no clumping and flaking. It doesn’t smudge and is water resistant. The mascara dries fast and won’t you spidery lashes at all. The lush voluminous effect lasts long and it can be removed easily using eye makeup remover. Although, for a mascara, the price is a bit high.

7. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit – Price Rs. 2950 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit is available in 13 shades and one of the best-selling product of the brand. It helps to camouflage under eye darkness and gives the fresher and well- rested look, all day long. The texture of the concealer is thick and blends well with its creamy consistency. It is enriched with skin-smoothing emollients and silica. It is waterproof, sweat- and humidity-resistant. The compact pressed powder helps it stay in place without settling into lines. Overall, this is a great product and will last you a long time.

8. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick – Price Rs. 3700 (BUY HERE)

If you want to cover up the blemished skin and yet look flawless, this is the product to go for. It is available in 23 shades and can be used as a foundation and contouring stick as well. It is applicable for all skin types and one of the most versatile foundations you can find. The stick foundation has a creamy yet weightless texture applies effortlessly and blends seamlessly so all to give a fresh, smooth, even skin. It is a rich blend of emollients-like olive extracts and shea butter-help to moisturize skin and also various oil-controlling minerals to help perfect the appearance of skin while reducing shine. The product is sweat, water and humidity resistant. It photographs excellently and ideal for brides.

9. Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow – Price Rs. 1950 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow comes in a small sturdy black square packaging and is available in 25 stunning shades with matte, satin and shimmery texture. The texture is of a silky, powdery form which glides on smoothly and blends easily. The colors are richly pigmented but for greater intensity either use a primer underneath or layer it. From soft earthy looks to dramatic smoky eyes – you can create all the looks with these. The quality is commendable and the eye shadows don’t crease or fade much. These are water resistant and long lasting. There are various eye shadow palette available form the brand as well.

10. Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream – Price Rs. 4950 (approximately) (BUY HERE)

There are very few eye creams that actually work and the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream is one of them. The cream is enriched with the goodness of ingredients such as natural plant oils, peptides and humectants which hydrate the under eye area, reduce dark circles and puffiness. This luxurious cream has a creamy, light weight formula that instantly hydrates and blends and helps to boost the natural collagen production. This product is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Despite having a high price tag, this is surely one of the most recommended product.

Editor’s Note: The Corrector and creamy concealer kit are definite must haves. The lipsticks are also amazing.

Which is your favorite pick from Bobbi Brown?

Top 10 Foundations for Dry Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Foundations for Dry Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Foundation is one of the most important base makeup and if, by any chance, it looks cakey or uneven, the whole look is compromised. As we have already listed own the “Top 10 Foundations for Oily Skin in India”, it is time to list down the favorites for dry skin too. Dry skin needs hydrating and nourishing foundation that would add a glow and luminosity to the skin.

Before the application, make sure to use a hydrating face wash followed by an emollient that would make the foundation glide on easier. This is to prevent the foundation sticking to your dry patches or accentuating fine lines.

Read the top 10 best foundation for dry skin available in India with both high end and affordable options.

1. Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Foundation – Price Rs. 700 (BUY HERE for Rs.560)

The Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Foundation comes in glass bottle with a pump dispenser. It has a light consistency and the product blends like a dream and gives that airbrushed and poreless finish. The coverage is medium to buildable and the gorgeous natural and luminous finish is something a dry skin would love. The air-whipped finish is perfect for invisible pores and the product is dermatologically tested. It doesn’t oxidize and despite having SPF 24 PA+++, it never casts a whitish layer on skin. The product affordable and also easily available.

2. Kryolan TV Stick Foundation – Price Rs.1200 (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)

This is my go-to foundation for winter when my skin is dry. It comes in a stick packaging and is available in 250 shades! The product is versatile and can be used as foundation, contour, color corrector, and concealer. It thick but blends into the skin really easily and gives a dewy finish to the skin. It has full coverage and best used for bridal purposes. The foundation doesn’t oxidize at all and photographs really well. The staying power is around 7-8hours and the foundation is a complete value for money.

3. L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation – Price Rs. 1025 (BUY HERE for Rs. 920)

L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation is best suited for normal to dry skin. It is available in 7-8 shades and one of the best drugstore foundations of all times. The foundation has a thicker liquid and is blends very easily. It gives medium to full coverage upon layering. The precise match technology blends smoothly on rough and patchy skin. It helps cover stubborn marks and uneven skin tone. It has glycerin and the goodness of Vitamin E. it is further Non comedogenic and long lasting, for around 5-6 hrs.

4. Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin – Price Rs. 995 (BUY HERE)

The Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin comes in a cylindrical glass bottle and are available in 12-13 shades which is very good for a drugstore foundation. It has a medium consistency and blends easily with the finger as well. Thus it gives an even flawless look with medium coverage. It has SPF 15 and has been formulated with the SoftFlex technology that will not rub off with normal wear. It has semi-dewy finish and it feels natural and controls excess oil. It lasts for around 5-6 hrs without oxidation.

5. The Body Shop Moisture Foundation SPF15 – Price Rs. 1395 (BUY HERE)

The TBS Moisture Foundation has SPF15 and comes in 4 shades. The foundation has a very sturdy plastic bottle with a plastic pump. It is a lightweight liquid foundation with a medium consistency. It gives a smooth light to medium coverage and natural looking finish on skin. It does not apply streaky or patchy and also hydrates the skin well. The foundation has a special silicone blend and light reflective particles provide a long-lasting dewy finish and further formulated with Vitamin E and Community Trade marula oil and organic beeswax moisturize and condition skin. it lasts for about 6-7 hrs.

6. MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation – Price Around Rs.3250 (BUY HERE)

MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation comes in a frosted glass bottle with a built-in pump. It is available in various shades for cool and warm tones and thus finished a shade won’t be a problem. The consistency is is gel-like and a bit runny which spreads easily and blends like a dream. It has a satin or dewy finish and gives a natural luminescence which makes the skin look very healthy. It is weightless and gives a light but buildable to medium coverage. It is formulated with 77-Mineral complex, Shea butter and Vitamin E. The wear time is around 6-7hrs.

7. MAC Face & Body Foundation – Price Rs.2600 approx (BUY HERE)

The MAC Face & Body Foundation is available in 14-15 shades. It comes in a small plastic bottle with a screw on black cap. The foundation has a runny, watery consistency. It spreads easily, blends with a few strokes and seems to absorb into the skin leaving a satiny dewy finish. The coverage is medium and the foundation is light weight on the skin and looks very natural. Also, it does not sit into pores or imperfections. It is long wearing for about 8-9hrs without touch up and photographs really well.

8. Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation – Price Around Rs.4500 (BUY HERE)

The Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation is available in 17 shades and has a small glass bottle packaging. The foundation has a runny texture and gives a sheer light coverage and an even finish. It is easy to blend and gives a flawless coverage and with a natural dewy finish. It is best suited for normal to dry skin. The liquid doesn’t oxidize on the skin and adds a glow and luminosity. The Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is great for day wear without any whitish cast. The wear time is around 8hrs.

9. Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation – Price Rs. 2650 (BUY HERE)

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation is available in 22 shades and has a frosted glass bottle with a silver screw on cap. The consistency of the foundation is on the thinner side and spreads beautifully onto the skin with brush or fingers and it easy to blend. It gives medium coverage and has a dewy finish. It is extremely light weight and even out the skin flawlessly. It also minimizes the look of open pores slightly giving a slightly smoother, more impeccable look to the skin. The foundation is great for normal to dry skin, photographs well and wear time is around 7-8 hrs with powdering.

10. YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation – Price $58.00 (BUY HERE)

The YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation is available in 22 shades. The packaging is gorgeous with a cylindrical glass bottle with a golden cap and a pump. The texture is of fluid gel consistency and spreads and blends like a dream without any patchiness or uneven look. It has medium coverage foundation with a beautiful dewy finish. There is a beautiful lightness and luminosity to the formula and it feels weightless. It is enriched with stimulating power of Ruscus Extract to combat dullness along with Vitamin E protects against free-radicals. The foundation has a wear time of 8 hrs.

Editor’s Note: That’s a perfect compilation Sanchita. Would also like to add Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation and MAC Water Weight Foundation, gives a nice dewy finish and are perfect for dry skin.

Which is your favourite foundation? Let us know in the comments below.

Top 10 Innisfree Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Innisfree Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

The launch of Innisfree in India got me really excited and the thought of getting the products delivered at my doorstep made me list down all the products which I always wanted to buy. It is a Korean skincare and it is the first natural brand that has been dedicated to share the clean and pure energy of nature for healthy beauty. Innisfree shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju, allowing for vibrant beauty and pursues an eco-friendly green life to preserve the balance of nature. Their products work like a magic on every skin and no wonder it is widely popular. The botanical ingredients used are sourced from an environment free of polluting. This is why their ingredients has no side effects and allergic reactions. Here’s the top favorites from Innisfree.

1. Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum – Price Rs. 1950 for 80ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum comes in a green pump dispenser bottle. The serum is transparent, lightweight and gets absorbed within a minute leaving the skin looking wonderfully matte. However, it also nourishes the skin without getting greasy. The with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seeds that hydrate your skin from deep within and the green tea seed oil creates a strong moisture barrier to keep your skin moisturized longer. The product is best suited for normal to combination skin.

2. Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Price Rs. 1100 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask is one of the bestselling product worldwide. It comes in an opaque jar and has tight and thick clay mask. You need to dampen your face to apply this. It helps to cleanses, exfoliate, brighten and removes dead skin cells (it has AHA) from the face. It instantly gives you a cooling sensation and effective in removing sebum and other impurities. It is a magic face mask for oily, combination and acne prone skin type. It dries up the acne pretty fast and prevent them. The super volcanic cluster capsules powerfully absorbs sebum to intensively resolve pore concerns. Overall, you get an amazing clear and smooth skin.

3. Innisfree Orchid Enriched Cream – Price Rs. 2000 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Orchid Enriched Cream is best suited for normal to dry skin. It comes in a pretty purple jar with a beautiful floral scent. The texture is of gel-crème and extremely lightweight. It hydrates the skin beautifully and works as a night cream. The highly enriched Orchid enriched cream strengthens inner skin cohesion, keeps the wrinkles at bay and improves elasticity, skin tone. The rich and resilient texture wraps the skin and contains natural high molecules to form a micro barrier to leave the skin resilient. It lasts a long time so the price is justified.

4. Innisfree Wine Peeling Jelly Softener – Price Rs. 900 for 180ml (BUY HERE)

Innisfree Wine Peeling Jelly Softener comes in a slender dark bottle. It has a translucent medium consistency and acts as a gentle exfoliator. It is great for sensitive skin and gives an instant cooling sensation and soothes the skin. The skin feel soft, smooth, refreshed and hydrated without any oiliness. It is a clarifying treatment for newly exfoliated skin and helps the skin recover faster and generate new and healthy skin cells fast. The product is enriched with wine extracts from France, Wine creates a clear and smooth jelly-like skin by gently lifting away dead skin cells and providing hydrating moisture.

5. Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Sheet Masks – Price Rs. 100 for 20ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Sheet Masks are one of the bestselling product worldwide. The sheet mask is also one of the important part of Korean skincare. Each sachet has one sheet mask that has to be applied on the face evenly and let the ingredients in the mask get absorbed by the skin well. It helps to make the skin smooth and radiant. There are so many variants available like Rose, Lime, Green Tea, Tea Tree, Aloe Vera, Pomegranate, Strawberry, Cucumber, Bija, Manuka Honey, Black Berry, Shea Butter, Kiwi and Bamboo for different skin type and purposes

6. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam – Price Rs. 650 for 150ml (Buy HERE)

Innisfree Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam is best suitable for oily skin with enlarged pores. It comes in an opaque tube. The face wash is white in color and relatively thick. It has the tendency to lather and the very small volcanic pore particles for better absorption of sebum and some scrub action. It has been formulated for pore cleansing which it does effectively and purify them thoroughly. The skin is left matte but not over dried at all. It will not irritate the skin at all as it is free from harsh chemicals.

7. Innisfree Peach Hand Cream – Price Rs. 300 for 30ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Peach Hand Cream comes in a medium sized tube. The hand cream is light weight, creamy textured and white in color. It smells heavenly of flowers and peach and the aroma is divine! It melts into the skin like a dream and feels non-greasy and non-sticky. It makes the hands soft and smooth with it’s with deep moisturizing properties and a sweet scent of Jeju peaches. It gives a long lasting hydration and also rejuvenates the skin. For this winter, it is the perfect pick.

8. Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin – Price Rs. 1200 for 200ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin is a star product for the normal to combination skin type. It comes in a plastic green packaging. The product is basically a toner with water-like texture but thicker. It feels cool, fresh and light on the face. It applies smoothly and absorbs fast without any stickiness. There is an instant cooling sensation and, the green tea scent is lovely. It balances the skin beautifully and imparts a healthy glow to the skin. It does feel slightly pricey but the product is surely worth it. The product is free from parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, imidazolidinyl urea

9. Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Cream – Price Rs.1300 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Cream is best suitable for dry to very dry skin. It comes in a pretty green tub. The cream is thick and white in color but spreads so easily and smoothly on the skin. It gets absorbed and immediately puts a layer of hydration to the skin. It is formulated with freshly squeezed green tea to instantly form a moisture barrier to offer dewiness, preventing skin from moisture loss. Further, it has green tea seeds for deep hydration, green tea leaves harvested on Jeju Island is rich in amino acids and minerals and keeps skin moisturized for longer. The tub will last a long time.

10. Innisfree Camellia Essential Hair Oil Serum – Price Rs. 900 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

The Innisfree Camellia Essential Hair Oil Serum comes in a beautiful red bottle with a pump dispenser and a protective cap. This serum also has a beautiful floral fragrance and the consistency is medium – neither thick nor thin and spreads easily on damp hair. It gets instantly absorbed into the hair, nourishing the hair strands and also helps in detangling. The double- caring of Jeju camellia oil and fermented camellia oil that helps damaged hair and keeps it healthy. It lessens the frizz, adds a bounce and subtle shine and the camellia oil coats the cuticles, preventing split ends. It is great for dry and damaged hair.

Editor’s Note: I have the entire Jeju Volcanic Clay range and it’s amazing, especially for oily, acne prone skin. The Green Tea Range is excellent for dry skin and I love their sheet masks too. I would also like to add the Sleeping Creams, pretty good and you wake up with amazingly soft and moisturized skin. I have heard so much about the Wine Peeling Jelly Softener and it’s on my wishlist.

Have you tried these Innisfree products? Your favourites?

Top 10 Marilyn Monroe Beauty Secrets

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Top 10 Marilyn Monroe Beauty Secrets

By Ria

Hiii Beauties,

Marilyn Monroe is not only a celebrity in Hollywood but the most talked about and worshiped diva in the beauty circles too. Right from her seven inch dress, pouty lips, gorgeous eye lashes and sexy legs everything was talk of the town. She is known to be one of the most beautiful women of her time and till date. She is truly a legend in the glamour world.

But in spite of all her controversies, she is known to be the mother of beauty and makeup tips. So, here we are listing down some of the eternal and ever glowing beauty and makeup secrets of the diva herself –

1. Use Vaseline as a Highlighter – Yes, Vaseline the regular petroleum jelly which all of us have in our house. We use only on lips that too in bed time. But the light sheen which Vaseline gives has always been used by Marilyn as her highlighter. The light healthy glow will give you just the finish of a radiant skin and nothing else.

2. Use Five Different Shades for Her Pouty Lips – She used to begin by applying a nude shade just to prep her lips. Then she used to apply a regular matte lipstick and top it with a darker shade. The darkest shade was applied on the outer corners and then the cupid bow was highlighted.

3. Use Oils for Shiny Eyelids – Marilyn was a firm believer of shiny eye lids. So, she always used to finish her look by applying a face oil or Vaseline to get her shiny eyelids.

4. Use White Eye Shadow as a Base – The white eye shadows trend was started by Marilyn Monroe herself. Her makeup artists used to apply white eye shadow all over her eye brow area and even in the inner corners of her eyes. This provided much more depth and colour to her eye area.

5. Mixed Eyeliner – We all used to apply either black or brown eyeliners. Even if we apply any coloured eyeliners, we tend to go with a single colour only. But Marilyn used to apply a combination of white, brown, black and blue eyeliners to get that super dramatic look.

6. Blush for Contouring – Yes, you heard it right. We all use blush to highlight but the talented makeup artists of marlin Monroe used to apply blush on her nose for contouring. They used to apply a bit of blush in the area where nose ends to give it a shorter nose look.

7. Half Falsie Eyelashes – Marilyn Monroe used to love her eyelashes. She loved the long dramatic falsies too. But no doubt they looked over dramatic. So, she used to cut her falsies in half and then apply them on her eyes. They used to give a dramatic but still natural look.

8. Arching Eyebrows – Well, arched eyebrows are a trend now even. But what Monroe used to do at that time was that she used to use a white eyeliner to drag it up. But not make the end too pointed else it looked fake.

9. Beauty Sleep – She had a secret recipe of her beauty sleep. She used to steam her face every night before sleeping. And used to sleep naked in a big bed with completely dark room. She used to have at least 10 hours of sleep every day.

10. Moisturisation is the Key – She used to love her moisturisers and always carried one in her bag. She used to have different moisturisers for different parts of the day and even for different body parts.

So, these were some of the top beauty and makeup secrets by Marilyn Monroe. Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below.

10 Gorgeous Pakistani Actresses

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10 Gorgeous Pakistani Actresses

By Nidhal

That Pakistani ladies are drop-dead gorgeous is a no-brainer. One glance and you’ll be transfixed for they are blessed in the looks department and how! Long cascading locks, piercing eyes, radiant skin (I do not equate radiant with fair by the way. It is co-incidental that most ladies here have lighter skin tones), chiselled frames, luscious lips, well-defined features and what not. With the advent of Zee Zindagi channel, we are now able to treat our eyes to these smouldering lasses from across the border better. On that note, let us have a look at the most gorgeous Pakistani ladies who have graced our TV screens in recent times. Admire-mode ON.

1. SANAM SAEED- Confession number one for the day- She IS my first lady crush (which means I have biasedly put her on top here). Besides her striking features, what I admire about her is her command over acting. At a time when most flutter eyelashes in the name of acting, it is Sanam Saeed who comes as a breath of fresh air. The lady is capable of giving all the top shots both in India and Pakistan a run for their money with her acting chops. Need an example? See Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Talkhiyaan (which according to her is her most favourite role till date. How do I know this? She’s my lady crush. I am supposed to know this, right?)

A model before venturing into acting fully, Sanam’s style blends comfort and trends effortlessly. A chiselled frame and oodles of intelligence make her stand apart. I think I should stop here for it is looking like an ode to Sanam, isn’t it?

2. SABA QAMAR – Inarguably the lady with the most well-defined features and another powerhouse actor, Saba Qamar Zaman first appeared in the television series Main Aurat Hoon. She won the PTV award for the best TV actress in both public and jury choice categories in the 16th Annual PTV awards on 23 July 2011. She has appeared in a variety of television dramas and advertisements. Her portrayal of a negative character- Saman in the drama ‘Maat’ won her a number of accolades.

3. MOOMAL KHALID – With a face as cherubic and seraphic as hers, a hue male fan following is expected quite naturally. A new kid on the block, Moomal Khalid was born on 2 nd September 1977 in the city of lights- Karachi. She went on to do a drama- Guriya Rani which does justice to her appearance, doesn’t it?

4. AREEJ FATIMA – First things first. She resembles Kriti Sanon to a great extent in my humble opinion. With a radiant skin that has striking features and enticing eyes, Areej Fatima stepped into the Pakistani drama industry with a leading role in the 2012 Geo TV serial Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga 2, and followed it with serials including Mar Jain Bhi To Kya (2012), Paree (2013), Humnasheen (2013), Woh (2013), Kissey Apna Kahein (2014), Aik Pal (2015), Khilona (2015), and Ishq Parast (2015). We demand to see more of this pretty lady in future.

5. MAYA ALI – The textbook definition of bubbliness, chirpiness and exuberance – Maya Ali’s vivacious persona makes her an instant hit with her fans. She has worked as video jockey at SAMAA TV, Waqt News and Dunya News. She made her screen debut with a supporting role in the 2012 Haissam Hussain's Hum TV serial Durr-e- Shahwar, the same year she played her first leading role, again with Haissam Hussain's Geo TV serial Aik Nayee Cinderella. Her portrayal of the independent, strong-willed and upright Zara in the hit drama ‘Aunn Zara’ and nuanced comic timing in it, remains a high point in her career. A girl you’d like to take home to your mom, wouldn’t you? Psss… she is unmarried.

6. SONYA HUSSAIN – A renowned Pakistani TV host, actor and model from Karachi, Sonya Hussain is simplicity personified. With a glint of innocence in her eyes and luscious lips, she makes for a pretty face but wait, she is much more than that. She is known for her work on the drama Mere Hamrahi, Mein Hari Piya, Marasim, and Angeline Malik’s Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain. Her portrayal of a naïve girl who was deserted on a busy road at night by her husband in Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain struck a chord and till date, remains her best performance for me.

7. SANAM JUNG – Heart break alert! She got married RECENTLY. Yes, I understand. It aches. But that does not stop us from admiring this stunning lady. Cuurently, the host of Hum TV’S Jaago Pakistan Jaago, Sanam Jung began her career in showbiz as a VJ on AAG TV, She made her acting debut with a leading role in the 2013 Hum TV serial Dil e Muztar, which earned her Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female. She subsequently featured in the critically and commercially successful series Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (2013), Mere Humdum Mere Dost (2014), and Alvida (2015).

8. SANA JAVED – Making her debut on television with Mera Pehla Pyar in 2012, the stunning Sana Javed made it to the A-List of models and actors in Pakistan in a period of two years. With eyes that pierce into one’s souls and a smile that melts one, Sana is blessed in the looks department. Another powerhouse performer to step into the Pakistani drama industry in recent years, Sana has all it takes to be the Czarina of the industry.

9. SAJAL ALI – With a face so angelic and smile equally endearing, Sajal Ali is a knonw Pakistani actress who is noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of serials—from contemporary social to romantic dramas. Ali first appeared on screen in a minor role in one episode of the 2009 Geo TV’s comedy drama Nadaaniyaan.

10. SYRA YOUSUF- Brace yourselves for another heartbreak, boys. She too is married. To top it all, she has a daughter too named Nooreh. Originally a model, she won the Veet Celebrations of Beauty Awards, in the Most Beautiful Smile category and the Sunday Award for Best Showstopper Award. Syra Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting Bheja Fry and Most Wanted. She made her acting debut in serial Mera Naseeb opposite Sanam Saeed and went on to do many advertisements and dramas that etched her as a A-lister of Pakistan’s drama industry.

Editor’s Note: They have all got gorgeous eyes and really striking features.

What do you guys think? Any favourites?