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5 Things to Prepare For A Night Out With Friends

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5 Things to Prepare For A Night Out With Friends

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When it comes to a night out, for most girls the planning and preparation is half of the fun. So how do you ensure you’re all ready for the perfect night out?

1) Shopping for a new outfit

A night out with the girls offers the perfect excuse to go shopping for a new outfit. Looking for a new party dress and shoe combo is loads of fun, especially hunting for the perfect accessorise to create a new look. Take your friends along for an honest opinion.

Times are tight, so if you haven’t got the cash for a new outfit don’t worry, customising an existing one will do the trick just as well and often all it takes is a new belt or necklace to give your old favourite some extra sparkle.

Top tip: If you really can’t afford to buy a new outfit, then get your friends round and organise an outfit swapping session. You’ll be amazed at what borrowing a different top or some great accessories can do to your look. Plus, it’s completely free!

2) Taking a nice relaxing soak

A hot bath or shower is essential before a big night out. Feel clean and fabulous with a toasty bubble bath to soothe your feet, after all you’ll be doing a lot of dancing later. Remember to shave and moisturise if you’re wearing a skirt or dress, there’s nothing worse than forgetting to do so and only remembering about it when you’re out! Sit back with a glass of bubbly and take some time to relax, it’s going to be a great night.

Top tip: To really relax, create a chilled out playlist and have it on whilst you’re in the bath. Pure bliss!

3) Going to a beauty parlour

For a big night out its essential to have the right hair, nails and eyebrows. Getting yourself primped and gorgeous is loads of fun, go with your girlfriends and catch up on the latest gossip, or simply take a magazine along and enjoy some uninterrupted you time.

Looking after yourself will improve your confidence and make you feel radiant. Every girl deserves a treat from time to time, so if you’re feeling the need for some pampering head down to your nearest beauty parlour and indulge! While you’re there, why not opt for an additional treatment such as a massage too?

4) Make up and fashion consultations

Invite your friends over to get ready. Not only can they help you picking out the right outfit, but you can share makeup and nail varnish, and have a catch up while you’re getting ready. You might even opt for a fancy dress theme night, if you’re short of ideas try Disney characters, superheroes, or celebrities!

It’s much easier to do someone else’s make-up than your own so try learning a new technique on your friend, if it goes wrong it’s easy to amend, just make sure you’ve got some face wipes!

Top tip: As well as getting friends to help out with your make-up you can also get them to do your nails. We all know how hard it is to paint them with the wrong hand, but get your friends to help and you can have ten perfect nails with no problems

5) Pre-party drinks and music

By now you should be feeling fabulous. Before you go remember to crack open the bubbly while you’re waiting for the taxi to arrive. Stick on some tunes and get dancing. If you’re feeling in the mood for some fun bring out the karaoke or guitar hero. This is a great time to plan the forthcoming evening with your friends and work out which bars and clubs you’re going to. Finally, arrange a place to meet if you get separated and give your mobile a final charge!

Top tip: Don’t drink too much while you’re getting ready – you don’t want to ruin your night out before it’s even started! Limit yourself to a glass or two, and head out able to enjoy your evening to the max!

You’ve now done everything you can to prepare for a great night on the tiles. Now get your party shoes on and have a blast!

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Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit Review, Swatches

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Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit Review, Swatches

Hey, first of all Happy Dussehra !! For those not from India, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. One paper down, three more to go..though I have 1-2 days break in between..

Coming to the review..

What the Company claims: Great Coverage and Longest Lasting.
Only a few natural ingredients.

Your Mineral Hygienics Starter Kit includes:
2 shades of Mineral Hygienics SPF Foundation
-Medium Light Mineral Foundation
-Medium Mineral Foundation

Mineral Hygienics mineral enhancer
– Warm Kiss

Mineral finishing powder
-Sheer Perfection…

The mini starter kit has 2 powder foundations and one kabuki brush..the starter kit includes 2 powder foundations, one kabuki brush, one bronzer, one setting powder, one powder brush and an eye shadow brush.

The price for the mini kit is 29.99$ and the bigger kit is 59.99$

Medium:

This is our most popular shade. When exposed to the sun your skin will tan very easily and in most situations you will not burn. You probably do not have skin sensitivity issues. Your neutral or warm undertones will look beautiful in our minerals!

Medium Light – Cool to Neutral Undertones
Medium – Neutral Undertones

Celebrities that best fit this shade:
Pamela Anderson
Jennifer Aniston

Tan:

Our Tan shade is for you if you have Medium/Dark, Tan, or Olive skin tones. All season long your skin will maintain at least a medium tone, but most likely will stay tan. In the summer months your skin will darken up very quickly and very easily. Most likely you will have dark brown or black hair.

Light Tan – Medium Dark Neutral Undertones
Medium Tan – Warm Golden Undertones

Celebrities that best fit this shade:
Jessica Alba
Eva Longoria
Jennifer Lopez

I have Light Tan, Fairly Tan, Medium and Medium Light in mineral powder foundations.

Though all blend with the skin and give a good match..Fairly Tan and Medium are a perfect match..Light Tan also works for contouring..

These take a few minutes to blend in with the skin..and then once set..they look super natural and stay for a good 5-6 hours even with humidity..the coverage is medium though..you can layer up for more coverage..a touch of concealer and mineral foundation on top and you would set for everyday I suppose..

These come in sifter jars and have quite a lot of product ! A little goes a long way with mineral foundations..

Here are the swatches..

From top-bottom :  Light Tan, Fairly Tan, Medium and Medium Light

Sheer Perfection Mineral Finish – Translucent: A super luxurious powder that will perfect your look. It is the final touch that will make your skin exceptional. Your face will feel as soft as silk, and look even better. Go crazy with this finishing powder! You’ll love it!

This is the setting cum finishing powder..its super soft..and actually feels smooth as silk..though this is white..so one needs to be careful with the quantity..so that you don’t get a whitish cast..but it sure does keep oil and shine at bay..one of the ingredients being rice powder !

Warm Kiss Mineral Bronzer: Everyone’s favorite! Soft, sheer, subtle sunkissed glow. Create the illusion of radiant, sun-kissed skin! Use as a healthy looking complexion booster, blush, cheek contour, eye shadow or lip color. Our Sheer Mineral Enhancers are light, natural and are perfect for color adjustments to your foundation.

This is the best bronzer I have come across ! A very natural looking terracotta rosy brown with some pearlescent shimmer..which is hardly visible..this would look gorgeous both as a blush and bronzer..and would give that softest sun kissed look possible !

This is a lot of quantity and would last super long..its quite pigmented..and like all mineral powders, the staying power is awesome too..

Here are the swatches..

These mineral foundations come with a slender kabuki brush..it is so super soft and dense..perfect to carry along..I have washed it 1-2 times and it did not shed much hair except 1-2..I love how soft it is..and picks up the perfect amount..

Get you kit HERE

You use mineral foundations ? Which is your favorite ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Ellis Faas Dutch Fashion Here And Now India Pictures

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Ellis Faas Dutch Fashion Here & Now India Pictures

“Dutch Fashion Here & Now India presents *DIED* & Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna / Suneet Varma & Jan Taminiau”!

* For their collaborative show, *DIED* made graphic designs on the fabric, which Rahul&Rohit then embroidered. So on the faces (evened out with ELLIS FAAS Skin Veil foundation, Concealer and Compact Powder) Ellis also drew black, graphic drawings using the black Creamy Eyes E103. On the lips is nude Milky Lips L209.

* For Rahul&Rohit’s solo collection, Ellis kept the faces quite simple and fresh, in contrast with the graphic collaborative collection. So she just made an even skin with ELLIS FAAS Skin Veil foundation and Concealer, adding black Eyeliner E501 and a nude Milky Lips L209. As an understated special effect, she put Golden glitter over the right side of the face, adding shine on the edges of the models’ faces. *DIED*’s solo was the same, but with a special mix of lipstick that is not in the ELLIS FAAS collection. And the face of their first girl was completely covered in Gold.

* For Jan Taminiau and Suneet Varma, Ellis decided on something with a strong, chic-tribal statement: having evened out with ELLIS FAAS Skin Veil foundation, Concealer and Compact Powder, she shaped the eyes with navy blue Creamy Eyes E113, varying with using it as a stain as well as a fully covering shade. She then shaded with the antique silver Light E301. The nude lip is Milky Lips L209.

P.S: PR Info

Photo credits: Peter Stigter (www.teampeterstigter.com)

Marriages Made in Heaven ?

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Marriages Made in Heaven ?

I wanted to participate in the Indiblogger contest..and then totally forgot about it..fortunately it is still accepting entries..

Well actually this is one topic which can be debated endlessly..and you always have people who are in support of either..all of us would be having friends who are in support of love marriages and some who are in support of arranged marriages..and I have even seen some convert with due time 😀

And there are some neutrals who are ok with either.. :p

Coming to the marriages made in heaven thing, do you ever think how would all that have been done ? Like destiny and all..you actually believe that love and arranged all couples are made in heaven ? Or its all written ? It sometimes makes me ponder..but then at the end, are’nt we all made to believe that we are in a particular situation right now coz its already written or pre destined..and at the end whatever happens, is for the good..and most of the people in India even adjust and wait whole their life, for that good ?!

Arranged marriages are seen a lot in a country like India, though the western countries have hardly a few of those..coz its a gamble, deciding on your life partner after meeting once or twice or talking an hour ?! I mean whats the guarantee that the person is actually like that in real life, one can just act up too..ya the family and all might be decent as found out my parents and relatives..but I find it to be a big time gamble..I guess the people in older generations did not mind..but now a days more and more people want to be with someone they already know or can rely on..nah not that arranged marriages do not work that way, you do get time to know each other till the marriage, but you cannot back out later without a good enough reason that is, which as per the elders cannot be ‘compromised’ on..

But ya I have seen good and bad cases of both, frankly good cases of arranged ones..may be coz the mental preparation of compromise is always there on their minds or later they adjust..I really dunno..

Also at times, people catch up the examples around them and keep relating to them, and if they are bad of either case, they feel those type of marriages do not last and feel kinda against them..

I do see the soap on Sony ‘Love Marriage Ya Arranged Marriage’ and how totally opposite the two best friends Mansi and Shivani are and even separated coz of their misunderstanding and finally get to see each other..

Do you watch it ? Whats your view on marriages, love or arranged ?

P.S: This is my entry to the Love Marriage ya Arranged Marriage! Contest on Indiblogger.

Schwarzkopf Professional – Hair Care Range specially designed for those who are into active sports

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Schwarzkopf Professional – Hair Care Range specially designed for those who are into active sportsKeep Hair woes at bay as you indulge in your favorite sports this season with a special range of hair and styling products by Schwarzkopf Professional

Sports is the buzz word this season with the kickoff of the biggest sporting extravaganza The Olympics ! The sportsperson in each one of us is looking at dusting out old equipment and starting training again. We sometimes however forget that unless precautions and care is taken your tresses could undergo considerable damage for athletes and active sportspeople, be it the significant and often lasting splintering of hair caused by regular exposure to chlorinated swimming pools, infections and inflammation of your hair follicles due to sweat or the classic case of dull, frizzy hair owing to the weather conditions

Sportspersons can now ward off their hair concerns as Schwarzkopf Professional brings to you a complete package of hair care products to preserve and protect your precious hair while you indulge in your favorite sport this season. BC Bonacure Hair + Scalp Deep Cleansing Shampoo and BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner provide the right balance of hydration and cleanse the sweat and impurities accumulated on your scalp for you to “sport” a squeaky clean, conditioned, untangled and healthy hair!

The products are priced at:

· BC Bonacure Hair + Scalp Deep Cleansing Shampoo PRICE: Rs 540/-

· BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner PRICE: Rs 540/-

About Schwarzkopf Professional: Schwarzkopf Professional is part of the business unit cosmetics/toiletries of the Henkel group, Düsseldorf, and is one of the leading suppliers in the hairdressing business worldwide. Based on a professional partnership with the hairdresser, the focus of Schwarzkopf Professional is to provide innovative concepts and services, which match the needs of international salon businesses. Schwarzkopf Professional is present in over 80 countries. Well known international brands include Igora Royal & Igora Vibrance (colour), BC Bonacure (care), Osis (styling) as well as Straightening brands Glatt and rebonding with Strait Therapy and Natural Styling (form).

This Monsoon get healthy and smooth skin with the Vichy NORMADERM

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This Monsoon get healthy and smooth skin with the Vichy NORMADERM
With the monsoons, the skincare woes multiply tremendously as there is an increase in humidity, grime and pollution. To fight against all the associated skincare problems, one requires special care for their skin with a specialized regime.Vichy Laboratories gives you the NORMADERM range to combat these problems and provide all round skin care. With a special emphasis to battle oily skin, the Vichy Normaderm range is essential for acne prone skin.

The Vichy NORMADERM range gives you highly effective skin care products encompassing the all round skin care regime of – Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing. Begin your day with the Vichy NORMADERM Deep Cleansing Gel which helps remove dead cells and unclogs pores; purifying the skin from deep within. Follow up your facial cleansing with the Vichy NORMADERM Purifying Astringent Toner which further eliminates any impurities and visibly tightens pores for a smooth skin texture.

Acne skin also requires hydration. Normaderm Tri Activ Anti imperfection hydration care. Combines 3 active ingredients to penetrate 100% of the epidermis and achieves the results by controlling excess sebum. The satiny gel texture ensures matte effect with hydration.  Hydration cream should be applied in the morning for perfectly cleansed skin using light circular massaging strokes.  The Gel cream should be applied by smoothening and to optimize the efficacy, a draining massage can be done.

One can use Normaderm Night Anti Imperfection Rejuvenating Care enriched with Vitamin C. Since Vitamin C is an antioxidant, it helps in smoothen fine line and pores, restores a purer, smoother, luminous and more plump skin.  Normaderm 3in1 Cleanser can be used as a mask 2-3 times a week to deeply purify and mattify skin. Apply a thin layer to the face and let it dry for 5 minutes. Rinse off with water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately.

The Vichy NORMADERM Range includes:

NORMADERM DEEP CLEANSING GEL    100 ml   Rs. 390/-

NORMADERM DEEP CLEANSING GEL    200 ml    Rs. 990/-

NORMADERM TRI-ACTIV ANTI-IMPERFECTION HYDRATING CARE    50 ml    Rs. 1,250/-

NORMADERM NIGHT  WITH VITAMIN C    30 ml    Rs. 590/-

NORMADERM TRI-ACTIV ANTI-IMPERFECTION HYDRATING CARE    30 ml    Rs. 590/-

NORMADERM TRI ACTIV CLEANSER MASK     125 ml   Rs. 950/-

NORMADERM FOAMING CREAM    125 ml    Rs. 590/-

NORMADERM TONIC ASTRIGENT    200 ml    Rs. 990/-

NORMADERM TOTAL MAT    30 ml    Rs. 790/-

NORMADERM TRI ACTIV CLEANSER     50 ml    Rs. 390/-

AVAILABILITY:

·         At select pharmacies in all major cities.

·         Orders can also be placed online (No delivery charges).

·         To place orders or to locate the nearest Vichy store log on to: www.vichyindia.com

P.S: PR Info

Get Healthy Skin This Monsoon With Neutrogena

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GET HEALTHY SKIN THIS MONSOON WITH NEUTROGENA®
CLEAN, MOISTURISE AND PROTECT. KEEP YOUR SKIN MONSOON READY!The monsoon can have adverse effects on your skin. Humidity makes your skin oily, sweaty and dull while attracting impurities, dust and pollution from the atmosphere. The skin behaves almost as irregularly as the weather. While you may have oily skin, it could tend to behave dry and vice versa. What adds to the woes is that even though the sky looks cloudy, the sun’s UV rays can cause severe damage to the skin with harmful effects in the long run. Neutrogena® brings to you the ultimate solution!

In order to keep your monsoon skin problems at bay, all you need is a daily skincare regime that keeps your skin soft, radiant, free of impurities and sun protected. Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand in the US, offers products especially formulated for all your skin care needs – Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Wash, Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub and Toner, Neutrogena®, Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin, Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+.


Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
 

·         Formulated with an effective beta hydroxy acid that penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve and remove clogged dirt, oil and make-up

·         Loosens and washes away dead skin cells that can dry out, roughen, and dull your complexion

·         Complexion looks cleaner and healthier, and your skin feels smoother and softer.

For those with oily and acne prone skin, the Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash is a must have. 

·         Oil-free formula contains Salicylic Acid to get rid of acne and helps prevent future breakouts

·         Special skin soothers in the Oil-Free Acne Wash help prevent irritation and over drying. It eradicates all toxins and the skin is left clean, residue-free and never oily!

Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub

·         Contains microbeads that effectively, yet gently exfoliate the skin to help effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use

·         Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excessive oil to help eliminate stubborn blackheads and prevents new ones from forming with continuous use

Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner is best used in conjunction with the other Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating products.

·         Delivers instant cooling sensation, tightens pores and soothes the skin

·         Contains Cedarwood extract helps strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance

·         Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to help eliminate stubborn blackheads. Skin is left feeling refreshed and visibly clearer

Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin

Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin is a lightweight, dual-action formula that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine.

·         Dermatologist-tested formula moisturizes where skin is dry, without leaving it oily or shiny.

·         Special oil-absorbing Microsponge® system controls oil and shine in the T-Zone—or wherever else skin is oily.

·         Skin feels softer, smoother. Has a natural, matte finish throughout the day.
As much as it is important to keep your skin clean, sun protection all around the year including monsoons is a must too. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Range offers the Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+

Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ 

·         Powered by Neutrogena’s pathbreaking and patented broad spectrum Helioplex™ technology that give long lasting superior protection against UVA and UVB rays

·         Dry-Touch technology absorbs excess sunscreen oils, leaving a clean, lightweight, non-shiny finish

·         Waterproof, Sweatproof, Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)

Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+ 

·         Provides complete and long lasting protection against UVA/UVB rays and environmental aggressors

·         Stabilized with patented Heliopex that works like an invisible shield to give you superior protection from skin darkening and signs of premature aging

·         In a moisturizing formula that protects against dehydration, yet is oil-free and non-greasy. With Dry Touch Technology, it spreads on smoothly to a clean and non-shiny finish

Get your skincare regime right and keep your monsoon skincare woes at bay with Neutrogena!

Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser  200 ml.    Rs. 350   50 ml.   Rs. 85

Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Wash    175 ml.    Rs. 350

Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub    100G    Rs.240

Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner    200 Ml    Rs.340

Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin    115ml    Rs.299

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50    30ml    Rs.150    88ml    Rs. 499

Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50    30Ml    Rs 349

Neutrogena products are available across retail outlets as well as at Neutrogena’s flagship store at Grand Galleria mall, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Neutrogena products can also be purchased online at www.neutrogena.in

P.S: PR Info

Get ready to glow this monsoon- Skin and Hair Tips

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Get ready to glow this monsoon- Skin and Hair Tips

Expert tips by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic

The onset of monsoon is a welcome relief after the sweltering summer heat. The thick grey clouds and the cool breeze makes you hum. But don’t be surprised if your skin doesn’t share your fervor.

The rainy season brings with it an increase in humidity, grime and pollution, which has the potential to play havoc with our skin. To fight all the skin woes, one is required to follow a simple but effective skin care regime. Keep your skin fresh and glowing by following the expert tips by to Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic.

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Skin Care

· Good and effective cleansing using a soap free cleanser is recommended. You could also use a gentle scrub (with uniform mild beads) once a day

· Cleansing should be followed by toning using an alcohol free toner, since increased humidity could open up your pores

· Use a sunscreen even on cloudy days

· Use a light lotion-based moisturizer or serum which will gently rehydrate your skin and also brighten it up

· Avoid heavy makeup and use waterproof make up when necessary

· Remember to nourish your skin from the inside too – eat salads blanched in boiling water to disinfect them, vegetable soup which will keep you warm and healthy and drink the usual 8-10 glasses of water. Your skin is always thirstier than you are!

Foot Care

· Effective cleansing of feet is very important as they would be exposed to lot of grime and muck

· Do not forget to completely dry your feet so as to prevent fungal infections

· Avoid wearing boots as these would hold water for a longer duration, creating a soggy environment for your feet

· A home pedicure should be done once a week. This would consist of soaking feet in warm water to which you can add 3-4 drops of Savlon, for 15-20 minutes, followed by cleansing your nails and scrubbing your feet with a foot scraper. Complete the pedicure by applying a light moisturizer

· When you go for pedicure, ensure that the instruments used are sterilized/ cleansed with disinfectants, or if possible use your personal instruments. Also instruct your aesthetician to avoid pushing the cuticles as toe nail fungal infections are very common in monsoons

Hair Care

· Good and effective cleansing using a volumising shampoo twice or thrice a week is highly recommended as hair tends to go limp in this season

· Conditioning your hair becomes twice as important during this season. Don’t shun it if you have sticky hair, instead opt for a light conditioner that is suited for limp, oily hair

· Keep the scalp dry to avoid scalp conditions like fungal and bacterial infections, which are more prevalent during the monsoon

· If you need to blow dry your hair, apply a leave-on conditioner prior to it

· Go easy on styling during this season. Excessive use of hair gels and sprays will only cause further damage

· Take time off from your busy schedule and book yourself a hair spa therapy appointment

· Oiling once a week would help but make sure you wash your hair well as residue oil can attract dust and grime, which along with sweat, can cause dandruff and even scalp infections

· Keep your hair trimmed and short during the season

· Food for hair – milk and milk products, nuts, soya products


While following these tips, one should also adhere to the below mentioned daily skincare regime to keep sparkling this season:

Monsoon skincare regime

PRODUCTS SUITABLE DURING MONSOON…

RECOMMENDED BY KAYA SKIN CLINIC:

· Kaya Revitalizing Tonic

· Kaya Foot Care Cream

· Kaya Soothing Cleansing Gel

· Kaya Daily Use Sunscreen with SPF 15

· Nourishing Shampoo

· Insta Brightening Micro Mask

· Purifying range for acne prone skin (cleanser, toner and moisturizer)

It is possible to enjoy healthy, glowing skin without a high-maintenance routine. Here are some rules that we should try and adhere to.

· Cleansing
Washing the impurities away from your skin allows it to breathe. To protect the skin’s natural oils, avoid anti-fungal and perfumed soaps. Instead use a non-soapy cleanser that ensures deep pore cleansing

· Toning
This helps to tighten the pores and prevent pimples. A non-alcoholic toner incorporated into your basic cleansing regime every morning and before going to bed will prevent skin infections and eruptions 

· Moisturizing
People who spend a lot of their time in an air-conditioned environment need to keep their skin moisturized. However, those with oily skin should do so only twice every day. Their skin’s natural oils will keep it hydrated

· Don’t rub your face while drying it

The facial skin is very delicate so rubbing it with a towel can cause hyper-pigmentation. Gently pat it dry, avoid any kind of friction

· Don’t step out without sunscreen protection

As long as there is daylight, our skin needs protection from UVA and UVB rays. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before you step out and re-apply every three to four hours

· Regular Maintenance
For glowing blemish free skin, adhere to your skin treatments like facials, cleanups, skin polishing, peels, etc, as suggested by your dermatologist. In fact the monsoon season is area very good time to do peels and lasers, as post care is much less due to the absence of direct sun rays

To complement your daily skin care regime, you can also try the below mentioned services by Kaya Skin Clinic:

· Recently launched Fruit Sorbet is a unique service by Kaya Skin Clinic, which uses a combination of cutting-edge technology and exotic natural ingredients to luxuriously pamper and nourish your skin, giving it brilliant radiance instantly!

· Kaya Aqua Radiance, a service that uses the revolutionary JET aviation technology. Exclusive to Kaya in India, the service infuses vitamins deep into the skin. Drawing on the healing properties of oxygen and water to replenish skin cells, this service uses cool and soothing supersonic jet sprays to gently slough off layers of dead cells,instantly enabling your pores to breathe while restoring lost lustre.This service complemented with a proper skincare regime would be the ideal recipe to keep your skin radiant and glowing, in this weather.

· Aqua Fairness is an enhancement service perfect for those who are looking to overcome effects of sun tanning post summers. This service provides excellent hydration and helps in preventing the effects of the sweltering heat and scorching sun.The unique JET technology uses the goodness of water and air to provide lymphatic drainage which rids the face of toxins. This process is then followed by deep exfoliation. The glycolic peels used for “infusion” in the service are derived from sugarcane and penetrate the skin quickly and easily, allowing new skin to surface quicker.
So although the sky may carry a gloomy cast, you can brush off your skin woes and guarantee healthy, beautiful and glowing skin with these handy tips and Kaya Skin Clinic!

P.S: PR Info

Lakmé Salon transforms its Bridal Contest Winner into a Persian Bride

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Lakmé Salon transforms its Bridal Contest Winner into a Persian Bride

Remember the Lakme Beautiful Brides Contest I wrote about here…which was held in February.

Lakmé Salon had run a contest in February 2012 for brides to be. Shanya from Allahabad was the bride who won a lehenga worth Rs. 1 lakh from Ritu Kumar and a stunning makeover by Lakmé Salon. The look created for her was only something that every bride dreams of.

Celebrating the eternally beautiful Indian Bride, Lakmé Salon ran a contest earlier this year where the winning bride would get a complementary makeover on D day by Lakmé Salon, a beautiful lehenga worth Rs. 1 lakh from Ritu Kumar wedding photography organized by Lakmé Salon as well exciting Lakme Hampers.

Lakmé Salon team making Shanya look like the perfect bride

The winning bride Shanya from Allahabad was treated like a complete princess when she stepped into Lakmé Salon got her bridal look on her big day. Her hair and make-up was styled by Jaya Mishra, a veteran make-up artist who has been with Lakmé Salon, Allahabad for 7 years. Shanya came in like most brides with a particular look in mind. A beautiful bride even before the make-up began, her clear and even-toned complexion posed as the perfect canvas for Jaya to showcase her creativity.

Shanya, the bride while commending Lakmé Salon said, “The Lakmé Salon team was thorough with their consultation and they completely understood the way I wanted to look like on my big day. They guided me through every single step of creating the look, making me feel truly special. Also winning a lehenga from Ritu Kumar was like a dream come true. I’m eternally grateful to Lakmé Salon for making me look like the most beautiful bride ever.”

Shanya with the Ritu Kumar Bridal Lehenga at Lakme Salon Allahbad

The bride wanted a Persian look & feel with her make-up. Influenced by the Middle East and their fondness for pronounced and pouty lips; mesmerizing, dark kohls and flair with metallic shades, Jaya began work on the make-up by first guiding Shanya through process with a complete consultation – taking into consideration her outfit, her skin tone and her personal needs. She carefully selected a colour palette that complimented the bridal outfit and skin tone – an earthy red-orange tinge for the perfect pout and lip contouring and a red tint eye shadow, carefully dusted with bronzers that made her eyes sparkle. Jaya drew inspiration from recent trends and Shanya’s desired look; and added winged tips to the deep black kohl liner that defined the bride’s eyes.

Moving onto the hair, Shanya came in with a beautiful Jhumar that Jaya thought would be perfect to complete Shanya’s overall bridal look. She lifted & teased the hair a little higher than usual with a hair-bump, so that the Jhumar would be noticeable, while adding to her petite frame and truly, become her crowning glory.

Exploring bridal expressions of the contemporary Indian woman is the soul behind the bridal expertise at Lakmé Salon. The team at Lakmé Salon understands that no two brides are alike and each of them takes pride in exemplifying her roots with the way she dresses on her big day.  Lakmé Salon partners every bride in the preparation for the ‘moment’ of her life!’

Lakmé Salon’s team of experts offer customized pre-bridal and bridal treatments according to each bride’s individual need. In consultation with the bride-to-be, the experts guide her to treatments that would replenish and rejuvenate her skin and hair for an added glow at the momentous occasion. Personalized looks are created for her hair & makeup, keeping in mind her preferences and the nature of the many special wedding functions, such as mehendi, sangeet, wedding and reception. Since many brides are nervous about their big day and want to avoid surprises, Lakmé Salon also provides a trial service for the bride-to-be.

Brides can experience an entire gamut of beauty services to ensure they are fully prepared for their big day, from basic services to advanced treatments for hair and skin, such as Hair Caresse or Eminence Organic facials.  Lakmé Salon also offers ‘Friends of the Bride’, an interesting package for the bride’s family and friends.

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Cannes Red Carpet 2012- L’oreal Paris

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Cannes Red Carpet 2012 Pictures – Freida Pinto, Jane Fonda and Fan Bing Bing for L’Oreal Paris


Freida Pinto, Jane Fonda and Fan Bing Bing walking the red carpet for L’Oreal Paris at the opening ceremony of 65th Cannes Film Festival 2012.
Fan Bing Bing
Freida Pinto

This year the beauty statement is bolder and stronger with L’Oreal Paris make up look –L’Or Electric. Four brand ambassadors who walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony sporting L’Or Electric look were- Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto, Jane Fonda and Fan Bing Bing.

Jane Fonda

Fan Bing Bing’s lippie is catching all the attention..is’nt it..her dress looks quite oriental..I loved Freida’s Natural Dewy Look..and also Jane Fonda’ dress


Whom did you like ?

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