Look Beyond Hebe Bath Gel,Sirona Dark Circles Oil Serum Review

Look Beyond Hebe Bath Gel,Sirona Dark Circles Oil Serum Review

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Look Beyond Hebe Bath Gel,Sirona Dark Circles Oil Serum Review

Look Beyond – A health and wellness venture, started in 2011 is the brainchild of Dr. Seema Anand.A health & Wellness venture has come up with their wide product range. By utilizing age-old knowledge and new research into its sphere, Look Beyond started its mission with an intent to provide holistic wellness to its patrons. Look Beyond’s products’ strive on 100% natural ingredients, with no use of chemicals and they are entirely environment friendly.Dr. Seema envisioned a place that would be open to all, where the individual could look at their overall wellness and find ways to improve it. The brand is devoted to creating services and products that aim to heal one’s mind, body and soul. The intention of the center is to inspire well-being, personal growth, peace, harmony and happiness for all and provide the tools that can help people achieve the same.

The products are segregated into three categories: those for the body, health, and for the home.

The three year old brand boasts of a varied product line that includes:

• Liquid soaps (100% natural liquid soaps are infused with a blend of essential oils)
• Linen Sprays (It brings the fragrance to ones linen by using our 100% all natural Linen sprays)
• Oil Serums (Oil Serums are infused with the healing ability of nature through essential oils)
• Sound Healing Cds (It brings forth a healing by listening to our frequency corrected, therapeutic and meditative tracks)

Look beyond believes that an integral part of their wellness mission is to give back to the society. A percentage of their profits are used towards providing vocational training and a means of livelihood to those in need through their “Pay it Forward Program”.

About Hebe Bath Gel : Hebe – Youth

Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is the Greek Goddess of Youth.
Eternal is Hebe, the goddess of youth.
Pouring nectar from the ageless flower,
Gifting everlasting youth with every shower
A special blend of oils has been infused in this bath gel to fulfill the desire of eternal youth. The natural property of rose is combined with other essential oils to smoothen the skin and give it a natural, youthful, glow.

Ingredients:

It comes in a small pump dispensor packaging. It dispenses the right amount of product and foams well. I am in absolute love with the smell!! It smells amazing! My whole bathroom smells amazing whenever I use Hebe Bath Gel. I love essential oils, so any product with essential oils naturally attract me, especially lavender oil. Skin feels soft,supple and hydrating. No sliminess as with some body washes. I loved this and absolutely recommend it.

 

Though the only con would be its available only online on lookbeyond right now. Buy HERE

Rating: 4/5

150 ml / 5 fl.oz MRP. Rs. 395

About Sirona: Sirona – Dark Circles (Night)


Sirona is the Celtic Goddess of Healing.
Lightly apply this serum on a clean face, prior to applying any other cream, to start the process of lightening dark circles over time. This serum is meant for use during the night.

10 ml / 1 fl.oz MRP. Rs. 445

Ingredients:

Its a small blue genie bottle shaped packaging. At first, you would think it would have a dropper pipette which oils and serums usually have. But no! Its a roll on. Yes, the first oil serum I have seen in a roll on form. And what an idea! I love it. It perfectly fits into the contours of the under eyes where we apply the creams,etc for dark circles.

I think the packaging is genius. And this makes it travel friendly too. I don’t have too many dark circles to begin with. So I did not see a dramatic result as such, but definitely some improvement. And also the skin stays supple and no dryness around the eyes. Oils are always welcome in winters for me. And this too smells awesome!

Rating: 3.5/5

Have you heard about Look Beyond Products ? Do you use skincare products with essential oils ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Schwarzkopf BC Cell Therapy Repair Rescue Range Review

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Schwarzkopf BC Cell Therapy Repair Rescue Range Review

I have been using this Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Cell Therapy Repair Rescue Range (that was quite a mouthful!) since a long time now. And also other styling products and serum from Schwarzkopf.

Here is the review..

BC REPAIR RESCUE

For Damaged, Distressed or Porous Hair

100% hair replenishment
100% resilience
95% less hair breakage

High Concentration of Proteo-Lipids

The secret to BC REPAIR RESCUE lies in our highest concentration of breakthrough proteolipids, a powerful combination of hydrolyzed keratin and lipid components, that restore the protective layer of virgin hair. The Amino Cell Rebuild, with Amino Acids and Panthenol, acts to perfect the cortex, rebuilding the architecture of the hair from the inside out, restoring strength and elasticity, while adding vital moisture. The Cell Perfector Technology provides additional care – repairing the hair by filling structural gaps, restoring elasticity and imparting deep shine throughout.

BC REPAIR RESCUE Deep Nourishing Shampoo
What is it: An intensively caring shampoo for extremely damaged normal to thick hair. Cleanses, nourishes & detangles extremely damaged hair. The formula with new cell perfector technology and higher restore the inner structure for natural strength and elasticity.

How to use:
Apply to wet hair
Massage through
Leave for 1-2 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
Suitable for daily use

MRP: Rs.750/- for 250ml

Ingredients:

BC REPAIR RESCUE Conditioner
What is it: Intensive creamy conditioner for damaged hair.Repair rescue conditioner with new cell perfector technology and higher concentration of Proteolipids to detangle the hair while intensely sealing the hair cuticle, restoring natural strength and elasticity to damaged hair at a cellular level.

How to use:
Apply to the mid-lengths and ends of towel-dried hair and work through
Comb through
Work the product into the hair
Leave for 2 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
Suitable for daily use

MRP: Rs.750/- for 200ml

Ingredients:

BC REPAIR RESCUE Deep Nourishing Treatment (Hair Mask)
What is it: The most intensive BC treatment for extremely damaged normal to thick hair.

How to use:
Apply to the mid-lengths and ends of towel-dried hair and work through
Comb through
Leave for 5-10 minutes
Rinse thoroughly
Use 1-2 times per week

MRP: Rs.900/- for 200ml

Ingredients:

I love the red and white packaging. The first can shaped packaging shampoo I own, its different. Though not very travel friendly coz of the size.

Entire range is white in color and smells nice like a salon treatment does. The shampoo is runny but foams well. Cleanses scalp amazingly well, gets rid of all the dirt and grime. It is not drying and detangles hair. Its perfect for daily use too.

Conditioner is slightly runny. I like my conditioners rich and creamy. I did not find the conditioner rich or hydrating enough. My ends need more hydration and runny,liquid type conditioners do not work for me, This conditioner might work for someone with oily hair and scalp.

Coming to the hair mask, its the best in this range! Its thick, rich and creamy. It hydrates the hair really well with no heaviness. Hair does not weigh down. It is like a deep conditioning spa at home. I use it once a week or so coz it requires extra time and I am usually late and running :p But still whenever I use it, hair is super soft and smooth. No frizz or weighing down.

Overall, I would say I loved the shampoo and mask in this range. I did not like the conditioner much and when I use the three together, the results are amazing coz the last thing is the mask.

Rating:

Shampoo- 3.75/5

Conditioner- 2.75/5

Hair Mask- 4/5

Have you tried the Schwarzkopf BC Cell Therapy Repair Rescue Range? Or any other Schwarzkopf Professional Range? Your favourite?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Bata Store and Collection Review,Haul

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Bata Store and Collection Review,Haul

So I went to the Bata Store at Viviana Mall which is the largest Bata showroom in Asia! Its hugee.

Bata stocks all the brands of shoes outside Bata and Marie Claire too, they had a huge variety in each section. They also have lots of bags now. I wanted to gift mom one bag and I was spoilt for choice, got so many options and ended up confused.

I loved the sunglasses,belts and scarves too. From mirrored to normal aviators to so many different designs.

Love the studded ballerinas

How cute are those small bags!

I wanted to buy flat shoes for I have to walk a lot during my 1st half of the honeymoon. So I got these mint slip ons, they are so so comfortable, I don’t feel like I am wearing any shoes at all coz they just adjust to the shape of my feet. Also I was searching for these floral sneakers and finally found them! I love them! <3

Shoe Making Process

I got this red Celine inspired Marie Claire bag for me. How small and cute is it. Plus I loved the bright red.

 

The studded ballerinas and the tan studded bag were my favourites. Loved the mirrored sunglasses too. There was a clearance sale size wise. Its an huge store where you will find everything you need related to shoes. Also the formal shoes collection was really good.

Have you checked out any new Bata stores recently or shopped from Bata?

5 Simple Tips That Can Make Online Saree Shopping Easy and Fun

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5 Simple Tips That Can Make Online Saree Shopping Easy and Fun

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Going Saree Shopping? Wait a minute. Have you decided on the type of saree you would want to pick? If yes, it is within your budget? And above all, where are you planning to buy it from? Answer all of these questions and you still have a few more at the back of your mind.

Online Saree shopping can make things a lot easier. With an extensive range of Sarees in store, you are most likely to end up with one that you have been looking for. Online stores are also known to offer heavy discounts throughout the year.

However, if you have never shopped online before, things might seem a bit tough. Here are 5 simple tips that can make online Saree Shopping Easy and Fun.

Compare them all
Go to Google and simply type in, “Best Online Saree Store”. You will be left with innumerable options to choose from. A slight comparison can help you pick the right one. This is when online testimonials can largely supplement your research.

Browse till you get it
Once you have chosen an online store, it’s time to browse through the collection. It may take a few minutes, or may be an hour if there’s something too precise you are looking for. But, that’s ok. After all, you would not like to pick something that’s not on your list, would you?

Discounts make you happy
Find out if the Saree you have chosen is eligible for a discount. Some online Saree stores let you apply a specific discount coupon code to every purchase you make. Interestingly, a few discounts are capable of saving you up to 40% on your total purchase value, which is truly amazing. While checking out, you will be prompted to use coupon codes, in case you have any. If you do, simply enter them in the space provided, and the discount will be applied to the final cost.

Use your credit card, why not?
Those not fully aware of the online transaction mechanism are of the opinion that online payments are risky. Well, not so. Online stores have highly secured systems in place ensuring complete security of every transaction made over the network.

Don’t worry, get it replaced
If for some reason you are not quite satisfied with the delivered product, you can always apply for a refund. However, it is crucial that you do it within the refund period set by the store.
Online stores nowadays offer wide range of exclusive and designer sarees from leading fashion designers. Hence you have a plethora of collection to choose from. So, when you can shop online sitting right in your couch comfortably and at the same time surf various sites for your desired saree, why to drive miles and hunt for stores outside? However, you also save a huge amount of time and of course a lot more extra bucks. Indeed online Saree shopping was never so easy and fun.

Iraya Kumkumadi Tailam (Facial Oil) Review

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Iraya Kumkumadi Tailam (Facial Oil) Review

What the Company claims: Kumkumadi Taila in it’s purest form. Ideal for facial massage.

For normal to dry skin

Prescribed in Ayurveda as a ‘Miraculous Elixir’ for the skin, Kumkumadi is an absolute classic! This revered formulation contains pure Saffron and 25 precious Ayurvedic herbs that have been relied upon through the ages to lighten and brighten the complexion. It evens skin tone, clears blemishes, minimises fine lines and surface imperfections and also helps improve skin’s texture.

Usage: Take a few drops on your fingertips, massage gently into skin using upward, outward movements. Best to use after cleansing and toning. Regular application gives a luminous complexion. Massage is recommended once or twice a week.

Ingredients: Pure Saffron and 25 precious Ayurvedic herbs

MRP: Rs.995/- for 10ml

I love using facial oils i.e. a mix of essential oils or herbs,etc. I had heard a lot about Kumkumadi Tailam which is an old ayurvedic preparation and many brands have their own version of it. It is basically sold in almost every store down south.

I tried this Iraya Kumkumadi facial oil and here are my views on it.

It comes in a small blue tinted glass bottle with a dropper packaging. I have been using this every night since a little more than 2 weeks now, around 3 weeks.

It does not have a strong or pungent smell as I had heard with other Kumkumadi oils. Its almost transparent with a slight brown tint. You need just 2-3 drops of it. I warm it well by rubbing on my palms and fingers and massage on my face for about a minute.

After the Parachute Art of Oiling event, we learnt some new facial and head massage techniques. I used to do 1-2 of those for a few seconds every night with this oil.

The oil gets absorbed quickly, there is hardly anything left after the massage. Next morning skin is supple and soft. Not one morning I have seen dry or flaky skin after waking up, even in this winters, thanks to this oil.

I have combination skin and dry cheeks and more so in winters, but this time I got no flaky or dull skin.

I got one pimple just 10 days before the wedding which left a scar, but with regular use of this oil, it faded by 50-60% in a week or so.

I am going to continue using this especially all winters. I think this is the only product I would need at night during winters and I am sorted. No need of any other serums or night creams.

For summers if you live in a humid place, this might be tad bit oily. Also, for day time use, just use a drop, you can use 2-3 drops during night time.

I recommend this for oily skin too, can be used at night. It’s a myth that oily skin should not use facial oils. Facial oils are very very good and beneficial.

Overall, I would say its a must try. Since you need just 2-3 drops, 10 ml would last a long time and justifies the price tag too. Highly recommended! Only Iraya is not available everywhere is an issue. But online shopping has eased our lives.

Rating: 4.75/5

Have you ever tried Kumkumadi Tailam? Your views on it?

Food Review: Skky Restrolounge & Bar,Ramada Powai

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Food Review: Skky Restrolounge & Bar,Ramada Powai

SKKY RESTROLOUNGE & BAR: SKKY is Ramada Powai’s signature restrolounge and bar, and one of the first rooftop dining experiences in Mumbai.

Embark on a culinary journey so unique and satisfying that you may just forget about the ambience of lush greenery and flowing waters, the surrounding hills that whistle with cool breezes and the sheer expanse of open skies and twinkling stars above you.

Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Pan Asian cuisine, Gourmet Pizza, Middle-eastern delicacies and an absolutely divine dessert menu with handcrafted ice-creams, all of it complemented by a superb selection of domestic and international spirits, wines, signature cocktails & sundowners.

The perfect setting for a romantic evening, a celebration with family or office colleagues or to ask her the magic question.

Timings: 5 pm to 1 am
For Table Reservations Call : 022 61998042

Last week I and fiancee went for dinner at the Skky Restrolounge at Ramada in Powai. Its an open restro lounge cum bar where people can just sit and relax and enjoy their drink in the pleasant breeze.

I loved the ambiance and setting. I ordered for a Passionfruit Martini which was just perfect. The y have a tab menu which is super easy to navigate, though its not updated and few things were missing from the tab menu.

We were served the Spicy Veg Bean Curd Soup to start with. I did not like it much, it was kinda ok.

Followed by the Spicy Tofu in Garlic Tomato Chilly Sauce. Loved it. The tofu was soft enough and the sauce was also amazing.

Followed by Kamal Kakdi (Lotus Stem) ke Shaami Kabab served with garlic sauce. They were soft and nice, the melt in your mouth kinds. I loved the garlic sauce especially. It went well with the kababs.

Since they had a dimsum festival going on, we were given 2 pieces each of 3 different kinds of dimsums. Served with the three sauces of dimsums. I really liked 1-2. The stuffing was well cooked and seasoned and it was perfectly steamed.

And the final main course was Braised Green Shao Hsing Wine Noodles, Burnt Garlic Fried Rice served with Wok Tossed Soba Veg. I really liked the noodles. Rice though did not have enough burnt garlic flavour. The Wok veg. were ok. What I did not like is, we had to wait for a long long time for the main course and by that time we did not feel like having much.

But the saviour was the desserts. Amazing ice cream platter and flavours which I tried the first time. Dulce De Leche,Green Tea, Lemon and Paan flavoured ice creams. They were absolutely yumm. Definitely recommend trying out ice creams here.

And I also tried chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. The brownie was also gooey and perfect. Desserts and the cocktails,mocktails are an absolute hit here!

I liked the fact that they are pretty reasonably priced and are quite economical for the variety and ambiance.

Overall, I would say its the perfect setting and good food. I did not try the pizzas which I should have, maybe next time. The dimsums, tofu and noodles were good. Their Pan Asian cuisine and desserts is what I would definitely recommend.

Have you been to Skky Restrolounge & Bar at Ramada Powai ?

P.S: I was invited for review but that has not affected my opinion as you can read.

Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks SPF15 Review,Swatches

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Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks SPF15 Review,Swatches

What the Company claims:

Be the show stopper with rich enchanting lips. With True Color Technology, the rich color you see on the lipstick is the same color you see on your lips. Capture attention with a plethora of shades that make you beautiful.

1. Lip-Nourishing formula with Shea Butter, Omega Oil, Arctic Berry & Vitamin E to make lips feel smooth and moisturized instantly.
2. Vivid colors stay true with Self-renewing Pigments formula
3. See the shades instantly through the clear view window

Available in 20 shades

Grammage: 3.8g

MRP: Rs. 375/- (Mostly on discounts)

They also come in a matte range with a similar packaging.

It has a black square tube packaging with a see through cap towards the top. Not that you can see the shade from the top to identify the shade :/

But its shuts tight and does not mess or break easily. Travel friendly. To start with, I love how crazily pigmented these are! Pretty moisturizing and stay for 3-4 hours and leave behind a soft stain.

I am reviewing the shades Buttered Rum, Lava Love and WineBerry. I absolutely love WineBerry, followed by Lava Love. I am not a fans of browns, so do not like Buttered Rum much.

Buttered Rum is a soft brick brown

Lava Love is a bright coral red

WineBerry is actually a mauve rose brown, very flattering shade.

L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry

Here are the swatches..

L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry

And here is how they look on moi..

L-R: Lava Love, Buttered Rum, WineBerry

I would love to check out more from this range. These are very moisturizing, pigmented, have SPF15, stays for 3-4 hours and all the qualities a good lipstick should have. Highly recommended. Only availability is an issue with Avon since you need a representative.

Also I would love to try the Matte range in this next.

Rating: 4/5

Have you tried the new Avon Ultra Color Lipsticks SPF15 ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

International Giveaway: 2 Winners

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International Giveaway: 2 Winners

Hey guys,

Last giveaway of the year 2014. A lot will change now, I will be married 😀 So tom is the mehendi and this is probably the last post for now. I have quite a few scheduled posts for you guys.

I am doing this small giveaway where we will have 2 winners. One winner will win the makeup by day look stuff and one will win the makeup by night stuff.

Prizes for each winner:

Lakme Absolute Colour Illusion Limited Edition Nail Paint worth Rs.200/-

Lakme Absolute Illusion Eyeshadow worth Rs.750/-

Lakme Absolute Gloss Stylist worth Rs.700/-

This time it’s open internationally. It starts today and ends on 31st December i.e. last day of the year. All the rules in the Rafflecopter widget. Please complete all the mandatory entries to qualify for the giveaway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck 🙂 See you all soon. I would be updating my social media with pictures from my wedding and honeymoon, so do follow me there 🙂

P.S: This giveaway is NOT sponsored by Lakme.

Update: I am really very sorry as I could not announce the giveaway as this got over when I had met with an accident and was hospitalized. I was caught up with other things later on. The winners have been announced and they are Simar Chugh and Praseena.

Simar wins the Makeup by Day set and Praseena wins the Makeup by Night set.

Thanks a lot guys for being so patient!

OOTD: Black Lace Maxi Dress

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OOTD: Black Lace Maxi Dress

Hey guys,

So I had ordered for a beautiful beige lace maxi dress with a deep V back for my DJ function which is on 4th Dec but it has still not arrived :/

Hence,my 2nd option is this pretty black lace dress. This dress is perfect for a party, including a formal party, or a late night event, etc. Its formal and pretty at the same time.

The length needs some altering I believe, would check.

I paired it with my favourite Colorbar Darkened Summer Lipstick in Wild Mauve and gold dangling earrings with hair on one side. I intend to go for side swept curls for the function.

I don’t usually like cap sleeves coz it makes the arms look fatter which is also my problem area.

A gold cuff in one hand and black gold studded gladiator heels to finish the look. I might go for my Dune London shoes, still thinking. I plan to change into my red polka dots Wills Lifestyle knee length dress (which I had shared on my Instagram and twitter) later while dancing 😀

Dress: StalkBuyLove
Earrings: The Trunk Label
Shoes: AmiClubWear

On Lips: Colorbar Wild Mauve

Did you like the outfit? Do let me know in the comments below.

Silvette and Ziveg Giveaway Winners

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Silvette and Ziveg Giveaway Winners

It’s time to announce the winners. Few points I would like to mention here:

1. I know of people who had unfollowed after giveaways in the past and now followed again. Unfollowing after a giveaway leads to disqualification from participating in future giveaways. So they won’t be considered.

2. Those who have already won the Ziveg giveaway on other blog would not be considered for the Ziveg prize since everyone deserves a fair chance to win! But if they have participated in Silvette giveaway too separately, they would surely be considered for that.

Coming to the winners now!

The winners of the Silvette Giveaway are:

Divya Asha

Bhavani Sekar

Shradha

Heer J

Ria Gupta

And now coming to the Ziveg Giveaway Winners:

NI$HA KOLAY

Madhu

Sweetu_shweta

Sandilimaurya

Radha

Anjali Sharma

Meenakshi Kapur

Chenar

Heta Shah

Neha Mishra

Shradha

Congrats all of you! Please mail me your details to bhumika_thakkar@yahoo.co.uk and only mail. Do not send me your details on the facebook page, twitter DM, instagram DM as I have no time to sit and compile different winners’ details.

I have another giveaway coming up which would last a long time and I would be announcing it tom! See you 🙂

Update: Since one winner did not reply, we have chosen a new winner in her place.