Time for another update of the Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge. Read more about the event and the challenge HERE and the previous update HERE.
Another round of shaving after 9-10 days, my skin is still soft and smooth. I will bust the myth ‘Shaving alters or changes skin color or makes it patchy’ today. I have been shaving my legs since quite some now and it did not at all change the color of my skin. Skin might feel a bit patchy right after shaving,if you go for dry shaving and do not moisturise it enough. If you go for wet shaving, no such issue. And the patchiness is just for a few minutes untill you apply moisturiser, even in dry shaving. It does not make your skin change its texture or color in any way.
Your skin remains the same, and in fact it is even more smoother after shaving 😀 We all love those hairless legs’ feeling, right.
Some tips for shaving correctly:
Go for wet shaving while having a bath, whenever you can
Do not soak your skin in shower for more than 1-2 minutes, before shaving, as you do not want the skin to swell up.
Always moisturise before the bath for a smoother shaving experience.
Follow up with a nice moisturiser, preferably with retinol to avoid itching and calm the skin.
A shaving gel will make the process easier, if you run out of it, you can use your hair conditioner to shave.
You can check out Gillette Venus’ facebook app to know more about shaving or follow them on twitter. You can buy the Gillette Venus Razor HERE, the set of cartridges HERE or the combo pack of all with the Satin Care Gel HERE
I attended a friend’s engagement today and felt like getting decked up a bit, so did some makeup and went with golden eyes.
I wore this pretty orange and pink lace anarkali with golden borders, it’s one of my favourites. So I went with golden and orange tones overall.
For the base, I used the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Reno Liquid Foundation, trying this out currently. Review coming up soon.
I received this pretty eyeshadow quad from May Fab Bag (Review coming next) called Be a Bombshell in Madrid which is the perfect blend of gold,bronze and orange, so I used only this.
I used the beige shade all over my eyes till the lid, the golden shade on the lids and the dark brown on the outer half and crease. For the lower lids, I went with the orangey shade in the inner half and the dark brown on the outer half.
Lined my eyes with the Maybelline Colossal Liner and used the Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara. For the waterline, I used the L’Oreal Paris Sapphire Blue Gel Liner which looks almost black.
And on lips, I used the Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Lipstick in REB04.
I skipped any blush or highlighter since the face was bright enough. I don’t generally use powders overall as I like dewy finish. But for T-zone, it becomes important as I have combination skin.
I had to rush and did not have much time to find products and hence, finished this quickly with whatever products handy 🙂
I hope you liked the look. It is quite simple and basic, do let me know in the comments below 🙂
You all must be knowing by now about this new makeup app launched by Lakme during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.
Its called the ‘Lakme Makeup Pro’ and it lets you try all the products by Lakme in real time using your phone’s camera! Yes, be it skincare,makeup,everything.
Also, you can match foundation,powder and concealer shades, or try on a particular eyeshadow or lipstick on yourself or on a model.
You can use you phone’s front or back camera or select a picture from your facebook or image gallery. Don’t wish to experiment on yourself? Do it on a friend or pre-fed model’s images.
About the app: Lakmé Makeup Pro is your very own real time makeover app where the camera becomes your mirror. With this app, you can try out all the latest looks, virtually! From prepping your skin to applying makeup; eye shadows to lipsticks, this app allows you to check how each Lakmé product looks on you. With this app you can also try the signature Pro-stylist looks recommended by LakméMakeup Experts. A one-of-a-kind experience brought to you exclusively by Team Lakmé.
How to use the app? Experience real time feed with your front camera, click a picture of yourself or choose a photo from your phone’s gallery. Then, pick and experiment with your favourite makeup products from our huge database. Once you have found or created the perfect look, save it to your gallery and share with your friends! The Lakmé products used will be saved for your convenience. You can also buy your preferred Lakmé products from our e-commerce partner. Lakmé Makeup Pro is your ultimate, pocket-friendly virtual makeup artist.
App Features:
• Try on makeup in real-time & on your own photo
• Over 100 real-life cosmetics shades
• Over 75 Pro Stylist Looks
• Over 50 Product Recommendations
• Build-in color blending technology
• Latest Facial Recognition algorithm
• Save your favourite looks
• Supports ‘BUY’ feature across all available Lakmé products
• Support popular social networks
• Support sharing options
Steps:
1. Experience real-time feed with your front camera. Just turn on the app and it automatically detects your face. You can also try out the app on your friends by taking their pictures with the back camera
2.Pick and experiment with your favorite makeup products and pro stylist looks from the vast range available on the app.
3. Once you have found or created the perfect look, save it to your gallery and share with your friends on your social platforms.
4. Of all the products that you tried, buy your favourite ones right from your phone and have it delivered to your doorstep.
Coming back to my review, I tried the app on myself of course :p
Here I have tried the foundation and the concealer, the concealer looks a little yellow. So, the brightness of the pic, the phone,the camera are certain factors that we will need to keep in mind and that varies a lot on different images.
My phone is usually the brightest, so I had to tone down the intensity of colored makeup products. Also, the way you set your eyes and lips will not be 100% accurate, so do not be frightened if you look like a clown in between 😀 Just re-adjust the eyes and lips to as close as you can, and tone down the intensity of the blush,eyeshadows and lipsticks.
I tried the peach blush, eyeshadow and lipstick here..
You can try and check the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ which will come up half and half on your face,save it, share it. Check the list of products used and either take a note of shades or buy directly on the app.
There are a lot of new ‘Pro Stylist’ Looks and many of Shraddha Kapoor’s new looks from ABCD and a few of Kareena Kapoor’ s looks from new collection launches at LFW, so if you want need a particular shade which Kareena or Shraddha wore, just check the makeup breakdown, maybe try the particular shade on yourself and click ‘Buy’ and get it delivered at your home! Life was never that simple, right? 😀
I think this app is a must try, atleast you can experiment a lot of different looks and shades on yourself and check what shades look good on you.
Download the Android version HERE and the iOS version HERE
What do you think about this new Lakme Makeup Pro App?
Today I am showing you 3 casual outfits which I have been wearing of late.
Outfit 1:
A blue ‘Cinderella’ t-shirt dress from Disney and Kook N Keech collaboration for Myntra. I paired it with my tan brogues and Michael Kors Selma. I added a glitter gold belt to define the waist and give a shape to the dress. And my Daniel Wellington watch and a gold and black layered statement neck piece.
Dress: Myntra
Belt, Shoes: Foot-in
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Necklace: Shop Miss A
Outfit 2:
Second outfit is more of an androgynous look. I have paired a white tee with my blue denims, and layered with a men’s blue tartan cotton shirt from Zobello. Zobello is an online men’s clothing wear site, where you get everything from formal to casual to party wear shirts, trousers, sports wear, shorts, sweat shirts, etc. I love adding a men’s shirt as a layer to my outfit and there are so many other ways to wear your man’s shirt 😉 I love how comfortable and soft the material is and it is quite thick and pure cotton, hence very comfortable and perfect for summer layering.
The only feminine element I have added in this outfit to break the androgyny is this silver semi- precious stones cuff from Silvette. How super pretty is this cuff! I absolutely love it. The shoes and watch are the same as in the above look. I wore this outfit to the Levis’ event a few days ago.
Tee: Marks & Spencer
Denims: Forever 21
Shirt: Zobello
Cuff: Silvette
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Shoes: Foot-in (Also seen HERE)
Outfit 3:
Third outfit is this simple, teal colored dress from Dressberry which I bought during the Myntra sale for some 275 rupees 😀 I paired it with a simple,thin black belt and this gorgeous statement necklace from Rosabelle Treasures. I completed the look with my Daniel Wellington watch, Michael Kors selma mini and metallic gold Vans. I love the combination of teal and gold, the shoes perfectly complimented the dress.
I wore this outfit to the Maybelline Rebel Bouquet Collection launch a few weeks ago.
Dress: Dressberry (Myntra)
Necklace: Rosabelle Treasures (Also seen HERE)
Bag: Michael Kors Selma mini
Shoes: Vans (Also seen HERE)
Watch: Daniel Wellington
I just realised after putting this post together, that all three outfits are shades of blue! Its like, 50 shades of blue :p :cheesy much:
This is kind of like a summer fashion lookbook too. If you like more of such casual outfits compilation, do let me know 🙂
Do let me know which outfit/look is your favourite in the comments below 🙂
A few weeks ago I shopped from Miss A and here is the huge,huge haul!
About Miss A: Explore your personal styles. Enhance your complete lifestyle. MISS A, world’s No.1 “fast-fashion” retailer, provides an unprecedented selection of today’s fashion, always changing and always in style. Visit http://www.ShopMissA.com
The price formula that is being offered to our customer – “Everything is $1” – lets every MISS A shoppers enjoy a fun and exciting environment to shop and also makes them cherish the moment being in MISS A. It is amusing and welcoming, which allows our customers enjoy their shopping experience at MISS A.
Yes, you read that right! Everything on Shop Miss A is just $1!! Can you beat that?! From accessories, to makeup to knick knacks, you get them all for $1 each.
I bought lots of jewellery, few makeup items from Elf Cosmetics and Kleancolor, LA.Colors, etc.
Front & Back Turquoise Stone Earrings (My Favourite)
Colored & Clear Rhinestone Earring Set (12 Pairs)- Red
Pearl Safety Pin Brooch- Silver(Another favourite)
6 Piece Flower Ring Set- Red
The statement neck pieces..
Genesis Luxe Collar Necklace- Gold
Shelby Two Tone Chain Link Necklace- Black & Gold
Sleek Chain Layered Collar Necklace- Silver
And some random stuff..
Floral No Show Socks
Filigree Masquerade Mask (which broke a bit in transit :()
Superman Locket Charm (I got confused and thought it was with the locket :/)
Yes, all of the above was for $1 each 🙂 I hope you liked my haul. And I am sure, many of you are tempted to shop now, and you should, coz it’s a steal and you save on a lot of bucks!
They have a flat rate shipping of $3.95 within US,$5.95 for Canada and $9.95 for anywhere else in the world. They use normal post and I received the package in 22-23 days. Also, they were no customs charges and I don’t think customs would be levied on them, since they are quite cheap with every product just $1 untill you are ordering something worth $100 or more.
What did you like the most? Do let me know in the comments below.
What the Company claims: The Live Your Now team has worked closely with an expert formulator based in France to create a revolutionary high definition nail lacquer that promises to give you nothing less than pure color perfection.
The LYN nail colours are revolutionary High Definition nail lacquers that promise to give you nothing less than colour perfection
LYN’s brilliantly curated palette of sheers, shimmers, crèmes and glitters are formulated to provide a high gloss finish for manicures that will really last
Furthermore LYN’s innovative flat brush technology delivers precision colour, for a smoother, faster and streak free professional finish
The LYN lacquers are formulated with pigments that reveal their true brightness and vividness for ultimate wear
These salon quality nail lacquers glide on like satin, dry fast and are available in 100 gorgeous shades
Live Your Now (LYN) come in a square shaped bottle with black cap. It has different collections like Reds,Greens,Corals bifurcated on the basis of colors and also Glitters,Sugar Rush,Sheers on the basis of finish and texture.
I have reviewed the shades ‘No Morning Blues’ and ‘Didya Vinka At Me’HERE.
If you have read the review before, you know how I absolutely love LYN Nail Lacquers. Super creamy and smooth,easy to apply,gorgeous shades and finishes,goes streak-free, completely opaque in two coats and stays for more than 10 days without chipping! Phew 😀 I think these are going to be my favourite forever.
I am reviewing the shade ‘Beach You To It’ today which is a gorgeous taupe brown. It is the most unique shade in my stash and the prettiest I have seen. This shade will work with whatever you are wearing and wherever you are, from office to parties to anywhere.
How pretty is this ring!
Absolutely recommend LYN Nail Lacquers.
Rating: 4.5/5
Did you like the shade? Have you tried LYN Nail Lacquers?
Today I am reviewing a different box, its not a beauty box or a jewellery box, but a gourmet box.
What is The Gourmet Box: The Gourmet Box is an online gourmet food store that sells exquisite, handpicked gourmet food products in India. The Gourmet Box is also India’s first gourmet food store which allows you to subscribe to a themed subscription box filled with yummy goodies and recipe ideas. We pride ourselves in providing world foods, prompt service and home delivery, various payment methods and unmatched variety. We stock gourmet food products from across the world and even some fabulous fresh local gourmet products.
At thegourmetbox.in you can buy exotic tea, coffee, muesli, healthy granola bars, organic honey, jams, pretzels, chips, dips, pasta, noodles & much more. Create and taste authentic cuisines such as Mexican, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Moroccan, Lebanese etc from the comfort of your own home. Buy Gourmet food online.
Gourmet Food Subscription Box
We are the first online gourmet food store that provides a monthly subscription box service. During the first week of every month we launch a new gourmet box curated specially for food lovers who wish to taste, try, sample and eat delicious and new world foods. The Monthly box contains goodies & recipe ideas. It is a great gift to give and receive for food lovers. Gourmet Food delivery.
MRP: Rs.1500/- per month for the big gourmet box and Rs.700/- for the little gourmet box.
I am reviewing this month’s The Big Gourmet Box today.
About the box: This month’s box is filled with the superheroes of the food world – Superfoods . You’ve heard the word countless times but should you really include them in your daily diet? Yes! These foods are calorie sparse and nutrient dense; meaning they pack a lot of punch for their weight as far as goodness goes. They are superior sources of anti-oxidants and essential nutrients making them the intelligent choice. Meet the ordinary foods with extraordinary abilities.
Our Heros!
ProAgri Black Chia Seeds
Satvikk Dried Goji Berries
i2cook Organic Coconut Sugar
The Green Snack Co. Kale Chips
The box is a huge one, they generally have 4 to 6 products every month in the big box along with a recipe and product information card. This month it has a granola bar recipe which can be made with all the items in the box.
It was well bubble wrapped and all the individual items in it were also well packed.
I was really keen on trying the The Green Snack Co. Kale Chips, they are not baked, not fried and this one is Cheese and Onion Flavour. There are 2 other flavours it is available: Thai Sweet Chilli and Sea Salt and Vinegar, would love to try those too. In Cheese and Onion, the onion taste overpowers the Cheese.
Dried Goji Berries make a nice snack, something to munch on, in between and also a good addition to granola bars or parfait or the likes. Black Chia seeds are very, very healthy and perfect to top on so many dishes. You get all your iron and calcium content here.
If you are on diet or have a diabetes issue, you can try out the i2cook Organic Coconut Sugar which is natural, healthy and unprocessed. It can be added to any dish for that hint of sweetness plus a coconut tinge.
I love the fact that we have something like The Gourmet Box in India where all the natural, exotic stuff is available at the click of your finger and you get it delivered at the comfort of your home. We always had this issue, of not able to find half the ingredients we need in a dish in India easily. Well, now we can! Just looking at the exotic list of items they stock, makes me want to buy the whole site.
Coming to the box, the total cost of these 4 items included in the box is Rs.1115/- whereas the cost at which the box is sold is Rs.1500/- They also have a ‘make your own gourmet box’ option where in you can include the products you want in the box, and the box itself costs Rs.300/- This is something which I found a little costly. I did not get why the cost of the box should be so high and included in the total cost. This box would have done amazingly well if priced at Rs.999/- or even Rs.1099/-, coz I can always go and order these 4 items individually, right? Why would I even need the box which costs Rs.300/-, of course if you want to gift it to someone, then its fine.
Other than that, I think the concept is nice, and I am going to shop a few items soon from the site, but individually, of course. Overall, I would say, I loved the website and the items they stock. I loved the box as such, but not very happy with the pricing. I hope they lower the price, and there would many more subscribers. The quarterly and 6 month subscriptions are at a discount though, but still nothing covers the huge premium of the box.
What do you think of The Gourmet Box? Have you tried any such subscription before?
Some people are plagued with bad skin their entire lives. For most of these, genetics and environmental factors play big roles. But so to lifestyle and controllable behaviors. Speaking as someone who grew up with bad skin, I’ve had to learn a lot of these lessons the hard way. Now as an adult, I’m finally enjoying the skin I wish I always had. If I had learned these lessons earlier, my acne-covered teenage years and eczema-ridden 20’s might have been much, much happier. Because these techniques have worked out so well for me, I’m going to share them with you here.
1) Use Coconut Oil.
Coconut oil has enjoyed a tremendous amount of press in the past few years. But it has earned every bit of it. I use coconut oil for a lot of stuff. It’s a great replacement for butter or other oils when baking or frying. It can be used as a condiment. It is possible to clean with it (or so I’m told). People will tout the excellence of coconut butter in a million ways. But my favorite way to use coconut oil is as an acne mask. It has many of the skin benefits of petroleum jelly, without being made of petroleum. In fact, coconut oil is so natural a product that your skin just soaks it up. It’ll stay on the surface for awhile, acting as a shield against your skin when out in cold, dry air, and the other factors that damage your skin on a daily basis. But as it soaks in, the nutritious elements inherent to the fruit will soak into your skin, and you’ll start to derive a lot of benefit from them.
I found that there’s nothing like light, fresh air, and exercise for acne. There’s just something about being active that seems to regulate the forces that make for healthy skin on my body. And it doesn’t take a long time. We’re talking about 15 minutes of focused activity each day. With that little time and effort commitment, I have been able to see measurable results. For days when it isn’t sunny, or at night when the sun is out, I like to use this mask product available from Modern Bathroom. Combined with the regimen mentioned above, you’ll get better skin with just a little bit of work.
3) Drinking a Lot of Water.
For much of my life, I was dehydrated and didn’t even know it. It makes sense. I drink a lot of coffee, and some days I’ll have a drink or two with my friends. These habits, combined with an active lifestyle and…well…just breathing, causes you to lose a lot of moisture into the air. This process of dehydration is very damaging to your skin, which relies on water to be healthy and robust.
4) Sun Protection.
Other than my 15 minutes of exercise and sunshine, I avoid direct sun exposure. It’s pretty easy for me, because I work inside. But for other people who are outside a lot, it is imperative that you practice sun protection all the time. It is as simple as getting a high quality sun lotion and applying it every morning before you head outdoors. If you are out for more than 4 hours, take your tube along and reapply. If you do this every day, not only will your skin be more healthy, but you’ll also have a lot lower chance of developing skin cancer later in life.
With just these techniques, you’ll quickly see a change in your skin for the better. Many of us grew up with bad skin, but the skin we have in the future is, at least in part, our choice. Do the work today by being smart about sun exposure and using an acne mask, and your skin and future self, will thank you.
What the Company claims: Elle 18 has made things simpler this summer for all the girls out there with their new range of Color boost lipsticks. It comes in 10 lovely shades including Pinks, Reds and Oranges. These lipsticks are enriched with a special cocoa-butter formula that keeps your lips soft and your colour intact for upto 6 hours. Well, nothing arrests the beholder’s attention more than a glamourous pout.
MRP: Rs.150/-
Shades Available: 10
I am reviewing 7 of them today. Elle 18 Color Boost Lipsticks come in a pretty black and pink girlie packaging, like it always has been. Check out the previous range HERE
The lipsticks have an orange center which is their lip balm at the core, that keeps the lipstick moisturising. I like how hydrating and light they feel on the lips. Surprisingly, they are very,very pigmented. I just couldn’t get rid of the swatches from the hand even after washing thrice with a cleanser and had to use a good makeup remover to finally remove them.
Of course. they don’t stay for 6 hours as claimed, but the staying power is better than the previous Color Pop Lipsticks.The lighter shades stay for around 2.5-3 hours and the darker ones stay for around 3.5-4 hours, without and eating that is.
They are not transfer proof, but even after they wear off, the brighter shades leave a nice tint behind.
Talking of the packaging, it is very,very flimsy. One lipstick which I loved the most, Miss Pink was already broken from the bullet before I received them. So, these are not very travel friendly too and should be carried along with care.
But as you guys know, the brand Elle 18 is all about affordability. These babies are very economical at 150 bucks and all the 10 new shades are super pretty and bright. Perfect for summers. Highly recommend getting 1-2 of these!
Here are the shades:
07 Hollywood Pink: Reddish Pink with silver shimmer
10 Superlicious Red : Warm Red with a hint of coral
08 Red Passion: Warm Orange Red
09 Hyper Orange: Warm Bright Peach
01 Miss Pink: Soft Fuchsia Pink
05 Nude Coral: MLBB Everyday nude shade with a hint of coral
06 Blonde Pink: Rosey Pink Brown with silver shimmer
And on moi..
I invested a lot of time in swatching, editing, etc. :/ I hope you guys like these pics and it is helpful for you to decide the shades, if in case you are buying it online or even shortlisting shades, if you are buying it from the store.
My favourite shades are Superlicious Red, Red Passion and Miss Pink, followed by Blonde Pink.
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes!
Did you check out the new Elle 18 Color Boost Lipsticks? Which shade is your favourite?
Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lip Gloss & Metal Glam Eyeshadow Review,Swatches
Hi guys,
This review is long pending. Essence Cosmetics is a German brand and slowly it expanded and reached the other parts of Europe and US. Now finally, we have Essence Cosmetics in India!
I am reviewing the Essence Metal Glam Eyeshadow in 19 Sparkling Orchids and the Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lip Gloss in 07 Silky Red
What the Company claims: essence XXXL longlasting Lipgloss matt effect- the velvety-matt, long-lasting lip gloss.
matt = a must! if you love this lip trend, the velvety-matt, long-lasting lipglosses are ideal for you! the light, mousse-like texture lasts on your lips for several hours without drying them out. particularly easy to apply thanks to the flat applicator.
MRP: Rs.279/- for 4.5ml
Shades Available: Velvet Rose, Soft Nude, Silky Red, Love Pink, Coral Delight, Big Night Out, Very Berry, Baby Doll’s Favourite
essence Metal Glam eye-shadows, with a soft texture, glide smoothly onto your eyes, giving extremely high coverage and a splendid metallic effect, resulting in a stunning outcome with a single sweep of the brush. Pocket-friendly, in both connotations of the word, these eye-shadows are available for just Rs. 185 and come in cute pocket sizes that fit easily in bags and purses, guaranteeing that you never have a make-up emergency!
Shades Available:
1. Sparkling Orchids – silver purple
2. Lucky Grasshopper – mossy green
3. Are you Grey? – greyish silver
4. Choco-Chic – warm, chocolatey brown
5. Hello Goldie! – pale gold
6. Coffee to Glow – mocha bronze
7. Golden Up! – white gold
MRP: Rs.185/- for 2.7g
Starting with the eyeshadow, it comes in a round plastic see-through packaging. Easy to locate if you have more colors. The quantity of 2.7g is quite huge.
The eyeshadow has a glitter overspray, so as and when you swatch it once, it looks completely different. Also, the product seems quite hard on top, but it feels a bit creamy inside, once the overspray is gone. When you try and use this eyeshadow with brushes or fingers, you will only get a hint of lilac with lots of silver shimmer.
The only way you can use this eyeshadow is wet. It is just not possible to use this dry, as you will not get any color, so for dry use, its a fail and would not recommend it. If you don’t mind using it wet, go ahead with the Metal Glam eyeshadows. Pretty affordable, lots of shades to choose from.
Coming to the XXXL Long Lasting Lip Gloss, it is more like a matte lip cream. It comes in a gloss tube and a flat tip applicator.
I love how creamy and moisturising it is, and once settled, it gives a matte finish, not completely dry matte though. It is very comfortable and light on the lips and stays for 3-4 hours without eating or drinking. It does not transfer much once settled, and can be easily reapplied.
T- Eyeshadow, B- Lipgloss
Here is it on me..
I love the shade Silky Red, a very wearable true red with very minute and fine golden shimmer, which is hardly visible. And also it instantly brightens the face. At 279 bucks, these are quite good and I totally recommend them. I don’t mind getting more colors, I think I would be trying out the Velvet Rose, Love Pink and Very Berry.
Eyeshadow Rating:
Quality: 3/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 3/5
Would I buy it again: No
Lip Gloss Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Would I buy it again: Yes!
Have you tried these essence products? Which essence product is your favourite?
