L’Oreal Paris – Femina Women Awards in association with Rasvihar
This March L’oreal Paris in association with Femina India is raising a toast to the women who have inspired us all. The most admired and loved women in art, music, education, business, film and various other fields, will be honored at the first ever L’Oreal Paris – Femina Women Awards in association with Rasvihar.
The Logo and Trophy for the awards have been inspired by the Tangram: a puzzle made of seven pieces of a square that can be rearranged in an endless array of forms. Perfect, considering they have always celebrated the many and myriad facets of women with our tagline, ‘For All The Women You Are’.
This prestigious award function will be held on 22nd March, 2012 at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai.
Living up to their tagline ‘For All The Women You Are’ they will commemorate at these awards the bold women who are going out and building a brave new world for themselves.
Check them out at the following links..and even vote..
INTRODUCING THE NEW! DREAM RANGE FROM MAYBELLINE NEW YORK
Maybelline New York, the # 1 color cosmetics brand in the world is launching a range of products to complete its Dream range. Dream Matte Mousse foundation, was the 1st product in the range is already the #1 foundation in the world.
The Dream range, a collection of products with revolutionary hybrid formulae, comprises of the Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Pressed Powder and the Dream Touch Blush.
The NEW Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation is the first liquid foundation to provide a unique airbrush finish for a flawless complexion and Poreless skin. It has a revolutionary formula that combines a liquid with the air-soft feel of a mousse. The product delivers on three common problems many women encounter: texture correction, tone harmonizing, and luminosity. The new Dream texture provides a smoother, more even and luminous complexion. Dream Liquid Mousse brings skin the great coverage of a liquid foundation with the most comfortable lightweight feel of a mousse. Available in 6 shades.
NEW Dream Matte Pressed Powder, comes with special ultra-fine particles formula, which mattifies and leaves an air-soft, ultra-silky texture. The pressed powder is encased in a stylish compact and comes with a suede touch puff, which smoothes onto the skin evenly for the most beautiful matte perfection! Available in 4 shades.
And if that’s not all, Maybelline New York also presents the air soft NEW Dream Touch Blush. This ultra soft and ultra blendable blush provides a natural looking flush of color all day. This cream-whipped blush is made up of hydrating ingredients combined with refined color pigments. Ultra-blendable, it melts into your skin effortlessly. The result is a lighter-than-air feel on skin with all-day freshly applied look. Available in 3 shades.
Also available in the Dream range is the NEW Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, an air whipped mousse foundation available in 5 creamy shades.
Maybelline New York is the number 1 cosmetic brand in the world at mass, available in over 118 countries. Maybelline New York combines technologically advanced formulations with on-trend expertise to create accessible cosmetics with a spirited style. For more information, log onto www.maybelline.co.in or find us on www.facebook.com/sensationalmaybelline
MRP:
Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation: Rs. 575
Dream Matte Pressed Powder: Rs. 475
Dream Touch Blush: Rs. 375
Dream Matte Mousse Foundation: Rs. 525
Availability: All MNY counters across the country
For more information call on toll free number: 1800 22 3000
I am glad the new Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation is available in 6 shades and the pressed powder in 4 shades..but I wish the blushes had more shades..only 3..too less for us 😀
Lancome Spring 2012 Collection Roseraie des Delices Launch, Photos, Swatches
Lancome launched their New Spring 2012 Collection along with new shades in Lancome Teint Miracle and Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundations..discovering ‘Nude Skin Perfection’ as they say..
The Teint Miracle is an illuminating foundation which gives a dewy finish..perfect for dry skin..and also combination if they prefer dewy finish..and Teint Idole Ultra is more of a semi matte finish and more suitable for oily skinned beauties..both give a medium coverage which is buildable..and come in a pump packaging. There are 18 shades available..
The Spring 2012 Collection Roseraie des Delices includes:
La Roseraie– Illuminating Smooth Powder
La Roseraie (“Bed of Roses”) compact is the new must-have of the Spring season. The light texture of this multi-dimensional powder eases application and gives a transparent finish to the skin. The bright rosy pink and pastel shimmer combination is a perfect all-in-one product for cheeks and face.
Eye Shadow Palettes
Rose Romance– Soft pinks, peaches
For a rosy, sensual look, 206 Rose Romance consists of a mix of soft pinks, peach and burgundy. Apply the shades in 5 simple steps (all over, lid, crease, highlighter and liner) to design your customized eye look. Contour and sculpt in soft day colors or intensify with dramatic evening hues for smoldering smoky effects.
Long wear, 8-hour formula. Color does not fade, continues to stay true.
Vert Tendresse – Mint and forest greens
For a fresh pop of color, use 502 Vert Tendresse, a warm palette with shades of mint and forest greens. Apply the shades in 5 simple steps (all over, lid, crease, highlighter and liner) to design your customized eye look. Contour and sculpt in soft day colors or intensify with dramatic evening hues for smoldering smoky effects
Le French Touch Absolu Nu Lipsticks
314 Rose Candy 316 Soft Marshmallow
Limited edition cult packaging inspired by Lancome’s heritage lipsticks – fourth edition. This sheer pink shade is inspired by mouth-watering cotton candy.
Enhance your natural lip tone in a veil of shiny, translucent color. The 1st Ultra caring lipstick with Pro-Xylane™ in a new infinitely light texture, and enriched with enhancing pigments to reveal the radiance of beautifully replenished lips. A surprising sheer texture will adorn your lips with a delicate veil of color.
Color Fever Gloss
Green Petal– Sheer with green shimmer Tangerine Petal– Soft coral Rose Petal– Baby pink
A gloss that drenches lips in captivating color and mega-watt shine that’s downright dazzling. With one gliding stroke, lips look more sensual and voluptuous, thanks to Lancôme’s Vinyl Shine System that keeps color vibrant, and shine luminous and lasting without any sticky or tacky feeling. Moisture-boosting ingredients ensure lips feel soft, smooth and comforted all day. Application is always flawless with the unique Lip-Sculpt™ applicator that contours the curves of your lips perfectly in a variety of gorgeous shades.
Some pictures and swatches…
Lancome Spring 2012 Collection
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H
Lancome Teint Miracle
La Roseraie
Vert Tendresse
T-B: Rose Candy, Soft Marshmallow
T-B: Green Petal, Rose Petal, Tangerine Petal
I liked the Rose Romance quad and La Roseraie Illuminating Powder..What about you ?
Get Healthy Glowing Fairness with Neutrogena Fine Fairness Brightening Serum
Healthy fair skin, which is even-toned, and appears glowing and youthful, is something that is strongly desired by many women.
Achieving healthy fair skin is challenging due to continuous exposure to UV radiation and other environmental insults such as dry air, free radicals and irritants. As a result of these external factors building up, your skin faces steady escalating battle to protect itself, especially with inundated, hectic schedules. This is why a good skin care solution that helps to support and maintain skin health is of critical importance.
Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand in the US, reinforces that ‘healthy skin is beautiful skin’, and thus brings to you Neutrogena® Fine Fairness® Brightening Serum to add to your daily skincare regimen. A product that will get rid of the source of growing problems of skin darkening, uneven tone, hyperpigmentation, dehydration, dryness, roughness and dullness of the skin due to overexposure and ageing.
The new fortified complex in the Neutrogena® Fine Fairness® Brightening Serum in synergy with Neutrogena® Healthywhite Complex™- a white lily extract and Retinol, works from the inside out, simultaneously targeting all three elements of tone, texture and hydration to bring out lasting healthy fairness. The naturally derived White Lily extract enhances whitening from within. In addition, it effectively promotes lightening of dark spots via the effective action of Retinol in the epidermis. Double your skin’s whitening power for even-toned lasting healthy fairness. This breakthrough high penetrating formula penetrates beneath the skin surface and helps deactivate melanin production at the source for a renewed visibly brightened skin tone.
Powered by upgraded Neutrogena® Healthywhite Complex™ with pure Retinol and White Lily, stubborn dark spots are visibly lightened for lasting, even-toned, translucent fairness from within.
• Clinically proven to show visible results in just 3 weeks
• Dermatologist tested
• Non-comedogenic
• Oil-free
Price: Rs. 599 for 30ml
AVAILABILITY: Across all Neutrogena counters, large chemist outlets, and at the Neutrogena® boutique (Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai)
About Neutrogena:
A worldwide leader in premium, dermatologist-recommended skin, hair and cosmetics products, Neutrogena Corporation has been providing consumers with health and beauty improvements for over 40 years. The Company manufactures and markets a line of premium-priced skin and hair care products that are distributed in more than 70 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Neutrogena is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based health care products company
Yardley English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Face Wash Review
Yardley London has recently launched their very famous face washes in India..
It comes in two variants..Gentle Cleansing (Refreshing Facial Cleanser) and Deep Cleansing(Luxurious Facial Foam)..each further comes in two forms..English Lavender and English Rose.
What the Company claims:
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs. 70/- for 50g
I am not very fond of Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Washes as they make my skin feel dry and stretchy…and gel based face washes suit my skin perfectly.
This English Lavender Gentle Refreshing Facial Cleanser is quite my types..and Lavender is my favorite scents too.
Its a light violet transparent gel based face wash..only a small amount is required for the whole face..I love the transparent violet tube too and the cap is sturdy enough..neither does excess face wash ooze out and it snaps and closes tight too.
I love the light lavender soothing smell..its very gentle as claimed..and skin never felt dry or stretchy after using this..though it does not foam too much..but decently well..and cleanses well too. Pros:
1. Love the transparent violet packaging..the cap is sturdy and it is travel friendly. 2. I quite like the soothing lavender smell. 3. Its quite gentle and does not strip the face of oils or make it feel dry and stretchy. 4. You need just a little amount. 5. Comes in the Deep Cleansing Foam form too if you prefer cream based foaming face washes…and in English Rose scent if you like that. 6. Economically priced.
Cons:
1. Has SLS. 2. Would not remove your make up..this is a gentle cleanser..so do not expect that.
No other cons..Overall I like this…love the Lavender smell and it is gentle enough to be used everyday..surely recommended if you like Lavender scent..I love Yardley English Lavender Deo and Soap too 😀
Rating:
Quality: 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask Review
What the Company claims: Prep your skin with Neutrogena® Fine Fairness ™ Deep Whitening Mask in just 15 minutes and get visibly clear, radiant and fair skin. With its 8 Actions of Fairness, the mask soaks your skin in concentrated fairness essence, and immediately lightens skin tone. It continuously lightens melanin beneath skin layers to give you lasting, glowing fairness. Upgraded Neutrogena Healthy White Complex with White lily Extract penetrates deeply into skin, lightens dark spots, reduces skin dullness and improves uneven skin tone for fair and glowing skin. Its dermatologist safety-tested formula is safe for all skin types and it doesn’t clog pores. Neutrogena® Fine Fairness ™ Deep Whitening Mask instantly deep moisturizes your skin making it look renewed and refreshed with every use.
Neutrogena® Fine Fairness ™ Deep Whitening Mask has a new 3D Push-in Fabric that fits the skin comfortably, helps skin absorb 3 times more essence, to help lighten dark spots and deliver immediate whitening effect. Even after the mask is removed, a reservoir of essence works beneath the skin layers to continuously lighten skin. Now no more tedious, hour long treatments at the parlour and no more dull looking skin. Get clear and glowing skin with Neutrogena® Fine Fairness ™ Deep Whitening Mask and make heads turn this season! PRICE: Introductory price- Rs. 99/- per sheet Ingredients:
Directions for use:
It also comes in a pack of 5 at Rs. 400/-. Each sheet comes in a separate pack in it. Its a white fennel cloth with cuttings for the eyes and mouth and covers exactly only the face. Its totally soaked in ‘essence’ and in a lot of it ! This I feel is very travel friendly and as available separately too..quite convenient too..and I guess would be easily available everywhere including the pharmacies..so in case even if you are on a holiday and have tanned or need a quick fix..you can use this.
This does lighten the skin a bit..not something drastically different…it would help remove your tan. Gives an effect like a light bleach..that is just on the skin..not the hair.
It does tingle a bit..so I am not sure how it would fare for sensitive skin..but it does not harm the skin..the only issue is the effect is temporary or just for a few hours. Pros: 1. Travel friendly. 2. Does have a lot of essence. 3. Lightens the skin and marks a little and helps in removing tan. 4. At Rs. 99/- its not very expensive. 5. You just need 15 minutes..not very time consuming or messy. 6. Easily available. Cons: 1. Might not suit sensitive skin. 2. Has parabens. 3. Temporary effect. Overall its a decent mask..the only thing is the effect is temporary and it does have a lot of things in the ingredient list including parabens which I am not too sure of.. You can also try using cotton masks with toners, softeners, etc at home..Japan’s leading beauty expert, Chizu Saeki recommends using such masks..also which are hydrating..in her book THE JAPANESE SKINCARE REVOLUTION..see this video..
Rating: Quality: 3.75/5 Value for money: 3.5/5 Availability: 4/5 Overall Rating: 3.75/5 Would I buy it again: May be You can buy it HERE Have you tried the Neutrogena Masks ? Or any other masks ? Do you like using them ?
About Adira: “ADIRA in Hebrew means a WOMAN who is STRONG, NOBLE and POWERFUL”
And every woman is ADIRA. And ADIRA is a brand that represents every woman.
Adira is a bunch of Unique Products that come together to provide an innerwear wardrobe for a woman that is PRACTICAL, FUN, FUNCTIONAL, EMPOWERING, LIBERTING and even ROMANTIC.
Most of Adira Products are made with 100% Cotton as they are best suited for the skin.
Some of the products are made with a mix of Cotton and Spandex.
They have come up with a Special Period Panty..more about it..
What is a Period Panty ?
Well, they are just like regular panties; except they are leak-proof. With Adira PeriodPanties, you don’t have to worry about staining sheets, clothes or furniture. And there isno need to fret, they are made of 100% Cotton and are SUPER COMFY and are100% Safe to Use
Why should I use it ?
No one likes to leave a stain behind or have a stained behind. And what’s more, stains area breeding ground for bacteria.So Adira Period Panties keeps you clean and stress-free.
How does it work ?
Fabric – ImageThe special fabric is made of 3 layers. The first absorbent layer, the second layer is theleak-proof layer and the third cotton layer. All the layers breathe to keep you cool and comfy
They came in both Hipster and Boxer forms..their International Patent is pending registration.
They also have Perfumed Lingerie, Slimming Shapewear,etc and also combo packs..
Perfumed Lingerie is available in Rose, Jasmine and Lavender..
They have Free Shipping and Cash on Delivery for orders above Rs. 500/- and the delivery takes 7-8 days approx. They accept all kinds of payment.
I ordered this skin shade Shapewear..wanted to know if all the things claimed are right or if it actually works..it comes in 2 sizes..28-34 inches and 36-42 inches..more about it..
Bio-FIRR Anti-Cellulite Slimming Shape Wear Adira Slimming Shapewear is designed to Slim your Silhouette, Shape and Tone while fighting Cellulite The fabric in Adira Slimming Shapewear contains Active Bio-Crystals which upon contact with skin absorbs body heat,which turns into Far Infra Red Rays These rays heat up the skin and increase metabolism, helping reduce the apperance of cellulite Helps reduce inches around Waist, Hips and Thighs Comfortable to wear and Soft to touch Best results are seen when the Shapewear is worn for a minimum of six hours daily, for at least 30 days
Is Adira Slimming Shape Wear Safe? Adira Slimming Shapewear is made of fiber that is Internationally Certified through OEKOTEX label OEKOTEX label assures that the product is harmless to human health
Material Polyamide 89% and and Spandex 11%
Check more about the site here. A special 15% off for you all..you can use the coupon code ‘BTNewlove’ and get flat 15% off on your order..
Overall I liked the interesting stuff..let me know what you found the most interesting..
P.S: I was offered a voucher to shop for but it has not affected my opinion about the site.
Stock-up on Natural Beauty Supplies for the summer with Just Herbs
Just Herbs, the Natural and Ayurvedic beauty and wellness label, has launched its summer collection of Suncare lotions, Facial gels and face packs made from pure and exotic Ayurvedic herbs. The products are made according to ancient Ayurvedic principles and are mildly scented with aromatherapy essential oils.
The Just herbs Summer Collection includes NoSun Jojoba-Wheatgerm Moisturising Sun Protection Gel (for dry to oily skin), Sun’nil Jojoba-Grapeseed MoisturisingSun Protection Lotion (for normal to dry skin), Just herbs Petal Soft Antitan Rose Face Pack, Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel and Just Herbs ‘Frugel’ firmskin skin radiance gel.
“These five products are a must for every woman this summer as they have been specially formulated using the finest herbs and without toxins commonly used in cosmetics,” says Dr. Neena Chopra, Director, Beauty and Technical, Just Herbs. “They not only repair sun damage but also slow down the ageing of the skin for which the UV rays of the Sun are often a major culprit,” she adds.
The Just Herbs summer collection uses Aloe Vera, Grape Seed oil and other therapeutic herbs which are nature’s best nourishing and anti- aging agents along with expressed oils of wheat germ and jojoba which are known to be potent antioxidants and powerful skin protectors.
Just Herbs is made with 100% pure Ayurvedic ingredients collected by tribal communities across India from their natural habitat. Unlike several other so called Ayurvedic brands that claim association with Ayurveda, the Just Herbs collection is true to the exacting Ayurvedic principles it endorses.
Just Herbs is available at The Beauty Bar, Shop No: 8, Red Rose Apts, Raviraj Complex, Off Link Rd , Before Fame Adlabs , Andheri West., Mumbai (Bombay), India 400053 / Bliss , Plot no. 180, Aram Nagar 1, 7 Bungalows, Versova, Andheri West, Landmark – Legacy of China, Mumbai, India 400061. In Delhi at: Tatsat a socially conscious store, E-50, Shop no.3, New Delhi, India 110016/ The Maximum Store, 5J/1, Ground Floor Shahpurjat, Delhi – 49 and in Chandigarh at: The Vanity Box, SCO 7 , SECTOR 9, Chandigarh, India 160 009. Online: www.urbantouch.com/just-herbs
Just Herbs’ NoSun’ Jojoba-Wheatgerm Moisturising Sun Protection Gel
A multitasking sun protection gel enriched with Jojoba, Wheatgerm and Grapeseed oil along with Green tea extract and Aloe Vera. With its built in UV protection and age control micronutrients, it effectively replenishes skin’s lost moisture and forms a protective barrier to UV rays to prevent sun spots, freckles and sun induced wrinkles.
Price: Rs. 350
Just Herbs ‘Sun’nil’ Jojoba-Grapeseed Moisturising Sun Protection Lotion
This lotion is aimed at addressing and even reversing the signs of sun-driven skin aging. The natural polyphenols present in green tea, grapeseed and carrotseed oils effectively neutralise the free radicals responsible for skin aging. Due to the presence of natural antioxidants capable of scavenging the free radicals while Aloe Vera replenishes the lost moisture to restore the skin’s NMF(natural moisturizing factor) and controls Sun-induced hyperpigmentaion in the form of freckles, thus maintaining the skin’s natural complexion. Psoralea seed extract strengthens the skin’s defense mechanism against UV rays to maintain the integrity of cutaneous barrier.
Price:Rs. 395
Just Herbs ‘Petal Soft’ Anti Tan Rose Face Pack
Fuller’s earth enhanced with skin lightening beauty herbs helps tone, texturise and rejuvenate the skin by maintaining skin elasticity. While Liquorice inhibits the melanin synthesis and soothes chronic inflammations and redness, Holy Basil and Rose protect from the effects of photo ageing due to their radiation protective properties. This pack effectively reduces skin darkening, protects from sun burn and other sun induced skin damage making the skin fairer with a petal soft perfection.
Price: Rs. Rs. 295
Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel
An intensive skin rejuvenating facial massage gel designed to nourish ,hydrate and liven up dull and lifeless skin.Alovera inhibits the over production of enzymes responsible for the breakdown of the collagen-elastin matrix of the skin and provides protection against sun’s UV rays, clears away blemishes, while cucumbers restore the natural moisturising factor(NMF) by delivering vitamins and moisture to the deepest layers of sun-exposed skin .Aloevera and soy lecithin provides nourishment, stimulating the skin’s metabolic functions and combats free radicals to prevent the effects of oxidative skin damage. Regular massage effectively removes sun tan from the face,neck and the back.
Price: Rs. 395
Just Herbs ‘Frugel’ Firmskin Skin Radiance Gel
Suitable for massage of oily skin this gel uses the antioxidant and ant aging effects of fruit poly phenols and essential fatty acids to protect the skin from free radical damage and provide necessary nutrients to the skin to diminish the signs of aging. Regular massage with this gel helps maintain soft, supple and naturally glowing skin.
Just Herbs is a recently launched line of pure, bespoke and Ayurvedic beauty and spa products which combine aromatherapy with the exacting principles of Ayurveda to create effective formulations with a luxurious feel. This 100% toxin free range, made with expertly selected ingredients from across India is currently available at luxury and lifestyle stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh and is fast expanding to other cities and online.
Just Herbs™ is:
Free from Artificial perfume
Free from Chemicals ingredients
Not tested on Animals
100% VeganMade with pure essential oils and plant and fruit extract
Lotus Herbals Colour Dew Nail Enamel Crimson Red Review, NOTD
ColourDEW™ is a range of 10 exciting Nail enamels all together in a new packaging
Natural and safe,
Acetone, DBP and toluene free,
Fast drying,
Flat and sturdy brush.
Smooth application
Directions for use:
Side-effects of Acetone on nail cuticles are :
it dehydrates them
makes them fragile
makes them dull and dry
it can irritate skin
Toluene and DBP, found in common lacquers and nail polish: are skin irritants
Available Shades:
Ice Cube 903
Crimson Red 912
Mahogany 943
Gold Mist 972
Copper Gold 973
Ocean Love 83
Cherry Crush 91
Candy Drop 92
Luscious Berry 93
Cozy Mulberry 94
MRP: Rs. 99/- for 8ml
I am reviewing the shade 912 Crimson Red. I have already reviewed their previous Color Marvel Nail Paints here.
These have a slimmer and better packaging..I liked the bottle..and also the brush..it spreads evenly and faster. Also its dries fast.
Crimson Red is a true bridal red shade…I love such reds..Another similar one I like is Street Wear Bridal Red. But since I found this now..and its Acetone, DBP and toluene free..I am sticking onto this..and surely getting this for my red stock forever !
Pros:1. Its Acetone, DBP and Toluene free.
2. Did not chip for 6 days and then chipped a little at the tips.
3. The brush is nice…non messy, fuss free application in a minute.
4. The shade is opaque enough and just 2 coats are required.
5. Dries fast.
6. Economical at the price..as it offers 8ml.Cons:
1. Availability is a problem with Lotus Herbals Cosmetics.
No other cons. I am totally loving this shade, the opaqueness, does not chip for 6-7 days and Acetone, DBP and Toluene free. And the Crimson Red Shade ! I am totally getting this..and recommending for sure..
Rating:Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes !
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
