Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance Matte Glow Daily Foundation Info

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Lotus Herbals introduces PURE RADIANCE™

Matte-Glow Daily Foundation with SPF – 20


Lotus Herbals has introduced a new range of liquid foundations PURE RADIANCE™ with SPF 20 under its Cosmetics Ecologique make up range.
Lotus Herbals PURE RADIANCE™ foundation is natural and safe and is perfect for daily use.
Lotus Herbals PURE RADIANCE™ foundation is enriched with botanical extracts of Jojoba, Soy Lecithin & Grape seeds. It is oil-free and water based and gives full coverage to the face that helps in hiding any imperfections. This feather feel foundation also gives a smooth satiny texture to your skin. This innovative foundation has SPF 20 that gives complete sun protection, making it the ideal foundation for both day and night usage.
Lotus Herbals PURE RADIANCE™ foundation comes in 3 exciting shades of fresh ivory, soft beige and caramel. These shades are also available with “Light Reflection” texture that makes your skin look clearer and brighter, leaving it with a light shimmery glow. Priced attractively at Rs.175/-, it is available at select premium beauty and department stores across the country.
So choose a shade to find a “Brighter You” everyday with Lotus Herbals PURE RADIANCE™Foundation.

Street Wear Nail Paint Review,NOTD

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I applied a red nail paint for the first time and I actually liked it…instantly perks up the hands and makes them looks pretty…Bridal Red is a very pretty true red shade..

MRP: Rs.45-50/-

The only problem was the brush..it was split into two..see..

That gave a very streaky application and it was very messy to use..

Pros:

1. Pretty shade and opaque enough.
2. Economical
3. Many shades to choose from
4. 2 coats were more than enough.
5. Stayed on for around 4 days and started chipping later.

Cons:

1. The brush was very bad and streaky.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes after checking the brush properly.

If you buy Street Wear nail paints, do check the brush properly.

Sigma F80 winner

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Sorry guys I got a little late in announcing the winner..actually in compiling the entries..got 398 total entries..phew..

And the winner is..

  Jenn

Congrats Jenn…have mailed you..do reply within 48 hours…

Thanks a lot everyone for participating 🙂

Sweets Cosmetics Sweet Lips Lip Balm Review

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What the Company claims: All natural and totally delicious! We like our lip balm smooth and soft, but not too glossy…We created this recipe five years ago and after experimenting with all kinds of different flavors, we finally decided on orange-mint (because it’s amazing). Other ingredients in this tube include cocoa butter, beeswax, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and vitamin e! For best results, put it on your lips.

MRP: 4.99$

The packaging looks exactly like a candy na..loved it..Its a normal lip balm but its not tinted..I love the orange mint essential oil combo used in it..coz I have not seen this combo yet…and believe me..the minty touch and the orange flavor is super nice..My upper lip remains dry these days…and I no lip balm was working for it..I used this once at night and my lips were perfectly fine the next day…I am loving this..

Pros:

1. It does help heal chapped lips in a day !
2. Love the orange mint flavor.
3. Comes in a tube packaging.
4  Easy to carry around
5. Nice packaging.

Cons:

1. Its not tinted..so those who prefer tinted lip balms would not like.
2. A little expensive for a lip balm.
3. Only available online.

Overall I loved this lip balm and the flavor and would like more flavors in it.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes would love to..

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

FOTD: Golden Rose

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I love this golden rose color..its a very pretty and different color…

What I did..

I used Colorbar I glide Prunella on the upper lash line and outer V..and blended it..and used nature’s brilliance golden rose on the whole lid..and used VOV black eye shadow at the outer V to define the V and crease a little.

Please ignore my wet hair..:/

Sorry I forgot to click the pic of other products used but here is the list..

Adorn Minerals Cosmetics Liquid Foundation
Motives Lustrafy Midnight Blue Mascara
Street Wear Compact for blending and highlightinng brow bone
Bourjois khol and contour pencil in Noir Expert
Maybelline dream mousse blush in peach satin lightly
VOV Beaute Lip Pencil in nude pink
VOV Liquid Lipstick in Pink

Did you like it ??

Beaute Naturelle Products Review

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About Beaute Naturelle: Beauté Naturelle is an elegant Internet boutique that brings an eclectic, hand-picked range of wonderfully effective, natural and organic beauty/personal care products under one roof. Our focus is pure beauty without chemicals, animal testing and ill effects on the environment.

Beauté Naturelle is French for “natural beauty”. It personifies all that is fresh, natural, and effortlessly stylish across all ages.

Beauté Naturelle was born out of pure passion, entrepreneurial fire-in-the-belly and serendipity. Founded by Meghana Chaudhary-Joshi (Meg), Beauté Naturelle merges Meg’s biomedical background with a belief in the power of Nature-inspired personal care.

The idea behind Beauté Naturelle is very simple. We acquire our eco-friendly products from vendors across India, and sell them to you through this e-boutique. Just like your normal boutique – but online! There is no ‘membership fee’ nor any other cost incurred, except for the item you buy.

Beauté Naturelle began from an idea to bring some of the finest eco-friendly and cruelty-free (no animal testing) organic/natural personal care products under one virtual umbrella. We carry only hand-picked brands and carefully researched products to bring you the very best in natural personal care. We have designed our shopping portal to provide easy access to products, conduct secure financial transactions, and feel like a pleasant little visit to the mall.

Beauté Naturelle offers you an opportunity to look irresistibly gorgeous, and do your bit for the planet at the same time!

It has been recently featured on Mid Day. Check it out here

I liked the fact that this site keeps all brands which use all natural and herbal ingredients and not the chemical stuff.

It has five Indian brands..Tvam: Naturally yours,Nourish Body and Bath,Last Forest Enterprises,Ruby’s Herbal and Divine.

It has some very nice and interesting products… I am reviewing few samples here

Nourish: Madras Coffee Madness Body Scrub

This amazing sugar and coffee-based body scrub completely smooths out rough spots like knees, heels and elbows. Worried you might smell like coffee? Don’t! The coffee scent serves as a wonderful wake-up call to your senses as you open the jar. The essential oils in the scrub leave your skin so unbelievably soft; you can skip the lotion. (Size- 250g)

MRP: Rs. 345/-

I loved the coffee SMELL in it…!! Its awesome..its a mix of coffee and sugar with some essential oils…but do not use it on your face as its a little coarse..its perfect for your feet,elbows,knees or areas where you got dry skin. It does not make your skin dry too as it has blend of oils in it..actually you can even make a similar version of it at home 🙂

Nourish: Lavender Vanilla Lotion

The clean, classic fragrance of lavender and the uplifting notes of vanilla. Mmmm. Transcendental! A lotion that reminds you of meadows and mists and mellow evenings. Lavender is believed to promote cell regeneration and reduce stress. A must-buy! (Size- 220g)

MRP: Rs 345/-

This again has an awesome lavender vanilla smell ! The smell lingers on for 2-3 hours…yes I do keep smelling it :p coz I am in love with the lavender smell these days..with my l’occitane lavender hand cream too 🙂
Its totally non greasy and gets absorbed easily..

Nourish: Rose Addiction Cocoa Body Butter

Buttering up your skin with Nourish Rose Addiction Cocoa Body Butter will pay off big-time! That is a promise. Especially recommended for moms-to-be to keep those ugly stretch marks at bay, and for dry itchy skin. For best results, apply to moist skin. (Size- 110g)

MRP: Rs.295/-

This is a nice body butter..not too thick nor too runny..spreads easily and gets absorbed too…It has that typical rose syrup smell..which does seem a little artificial..but its kinda ok.

tvam: Almond & Honey Face Scrub & Body Polisher

Almond & Honey Face Scrub & Body Polisher gently exfoliates and cleans your skin with soft almonds, natural Honey, aloe vera and rose water. Scrub away the dead layers to reveal sumptuous, revitalized skin! (Size- 50g)

MRP: Rs.285/-

Its gel like in consistency with very minute brown granules..has a sweet kinda smell..decent enough for everyday exfoliation too as its not at all harsh. Leaves skin supple and soft.

So overall the products on this site are quite nice and worth a try..do check out.
I would review a lip balm and a soap too..

They accept both credit cards and debit cards. Do check it out here

Sweets Cosmetics Sweet Skin Body Lotion Review

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What the Company claims: This body lotion is light but still densely packed with moisturizing ingredients such as glycerine which is a natural humectant (meaning it attracts moisture to skin and hair). Yes please! We have a fragrance for everyone: citrus, floral, or fresh. Take your pick and start enjoying sweeter skin.

Comes in 3 variants:
Hey There Sugar Pie-Vanilla Mint
Look at you Babycakes!- Orange Lime
Pretty Please, Dahling- Rose Cucumber

MRP: 5.99$ fir 2 ounces and 19.99$ for 8 ounces

I am reviewing the Rose Cucumber mix. Its a baby pink thick lotion and comes in a flip cap bottle…with a light rose cucumber smell.

Pros:

1. I love the sweet names given to the different variants.
2. Keeps skin moisturised for the whole day.
3. Made from natural ingredients.
4. Would suit people with dry skin.

Cons:

1, Its super thick and removing it out from the bottle is a pain.
2. You need to massage it into your skin for 5 whole minutes for it to get absorbed !
3. There is a little greasy feeling until it gets completely absorbed.
4. Expensive for the quantity.

Rating:

Quality: 2/5
Value for money: 2/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 2.5/5

Would I buy it again: NO…

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Mattify! Cosmetics Original Powder Review

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What the Company claims: Why mess around with oil-blotting sheets and touch ups with cakey colored powders? Let your base cosmetics do the work for you! Whether you need a little bit of oil control or a lot, Mattify! Cosmetics provide adjustable oil absorption, depending on how you apply them.

The entire line of Mattify! Transparent Powder
can be worn four different ways:

*Alone to minimize redness, pores & acne, while also absorbing oil
*Before foundation as primer to prevent acne & protect pores from makeup
*After foundation to create an airbrushed poreless finish and help makeup last
*BEFORE and AFTER foundation for maximum oil absorption and skin clarity

Mattify! Powder can even be used as an eyeshadow primer to prevent creasing and allow for long lasting eye makeup.

From Site

It comes in 3 variants..one for combination skin, one for sensitive oily skin and ultra for very oily skin.
The original one is meant for combination skin.

Application Techniques: Use a fluffy powder brush and dip into the powder so that just the tops of the bristles are coated. Tap to remove excess and apply in dabbing motions, paying special attention to T-Zone. Swirl brush in circles to blend. A little goes a long way! It can also be applied using a powder puff, for more targeted application. Remove any excess powder with fluffy brush or a tissue.

See below for specific instructions, based on your skin type.

**TIP** If you have oily skin also plagued by acne, use a good exfoliating scrub (We like either Dr Brandt Microderm Scrub or St Ives Apricot Scrub) to remove any dry flakes that could be caused by your acne treatment. You want to make sure your skin is flake-free before using this powder because it has a tendency to cling to dry areas.

**TIP** If you use moisturizer, make sure you’ve selected one that is oil-free, and allow it to dry for a full 5 minutes before applying Mattify! Powder. The ingredients are meant to soak up any moisture – so you want to be sure the moisturizer has absorbed into your skin before applying Mattify! ecific Application Tips Based On Skin Type

Combination Skin: Apply only to oily areas. Shine-free finish should last about 8 hours.
Oily Skin: Apply either immediately before or after foundation. Shine-free finish lasts about 6 hours.
Very Oily Skin: Apply both before and after foundation. Shine-free finish should last about 4 hours.
Dry Skin: Not Recommended. The powder will stick to dry flaky areas and make them more noticeable.
Men: Apply sparingly using a fluffy powder brush, dust off excess with a clean powder-free brush

Mattify! Original Powder for Combination Skin
Stop your oily T-Zone with this translucent oil absorbing powder. Gives oil control where you need it without drying out your skin.

30 Gram Sifter Jar
$1.50 Shipping anywhere in the world
Price: $7.99

Though its a white colored powder..it merges with the skin and does not give a whitish cast. They have come up with a new tinted powder..so the white issue would not come up with it.

Pros:

1. Controls oil well..as claimed for a good 6-7 hours.
2. Does not give a whitish cast..though looks like..
3. Affordable.
4. Ship anywhere in the world at a fixed cheap shipping.
5. Works well as a eye primer too as controls oil and prevents creasing.

Cons:

1. The product needs to be blended well…and I guess the tinted powder would be more better now.
2. It could be difficult for people with dark skin to use this.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

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.

My Experience with 99labels.com

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I got introduced to 99labels through a mail or something and everyday used to see the different brands retailing there at discounts…They give Rs 500/- credits at the start which can be utilised when you purchase products as 50% discount.

When I saw the L’occitane products and their famous hand cream..I could not stop myself from buying it..

The original price of the lavender hand cream is Rs. 495/- for 30ml

It was at Rs.371 after discount…and I could also utilise my credits and get 50% discount..so it was 186 after discount and Rs. 75/- are the handling charges all over India…they do send it by Blue Dart..all products are shipped after the sale date closes and reach within 20 days. I had placed my order on 1st June..the sale closed on 5th June and I got my package my 15th June…there were some very interesting offers like the W kurtas and others which I was tempted to buy and i even did and canceled at the end moment thinking let the first order arrive properly first…they accept both credit and debit cards..and I loved their service..replied to mails and also called when my order got canceled that I can place again if I want to…

The only hitch is products get sold out too fast on this site if they are good and are priced less..it will just go away in a few hours from the time sale starts.
And the other thing is Rs. 75/- is a little high for delivery…it should have been between 40-45..plus they charge Rs.50/- extra for the cash on delivery option..so if you are getting something at a less price..it almost comes to the same after adding everything..
The credits one gets on joining this site are to be utilised within a specific time and then they get expired later..which again is wrong…the credit period is around a month I guess..it should have been more.

So do check out this site..some times the jewellery is real awesome and to die for at amazing prices..!! Go here

Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+ For Oily Skin Review

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Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+ For Oily Skin Review

The SPF 30 comes in two types..one for oily skin is PA+ and other for normal to dry skin is PA++
And also the variants available for oily skin are three and that in dry skin are two..plus the price is also higher for normal to dry skin.

It claims to be light and non oily..it has that pinkish tint coz of the kaolin clay present in it..

Ingredients:

Pros:

1. Gets absorbed completely into the skin.
2. Does not leave skin oily or greasy.
3. Did not break me out.
4. Has a nice refreshing cucumber and lemongrass smell.
5. Gives that cooling effect to the skin.
6. Moisturising enough for oily skin.
7. Does not leave a whitish cast and is very easy to blend in unlike the SPF 50 one.
8. Easy to carry around the 20 g tube in case you are out and need to apply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Cons:

1.  It provides SPF 30..which is good for daily use..but not for too much sun exposure.
2.  It would not make your skin lighter or correct past blemishes.
3. Dry skin people would need a moisturiser underneath.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

I did like it overall…its quiet nice for oily skinned people…non greasy, no whitish cast and gets absorbed well and does not settle on skin.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.