Styling the new Lakme #HairIsFashion Hairstyle and Win a Hair Makeover
Hey guys,
Remember my new Lakme Absolute Salon #HairIsFashion Show Stopping Hair makeover HERE. I am in love with the subtle highlights and the cut Shefali gave me.
The highlights get a bit lighter and more visible after a few washes..so they are a little more prominent now.
How I would love to style my new hair?
With western/casual clothes, I love the way its blow dried here. I would prefer doing the same..straight locks with in between subtle hints of highlights on the crown and from behind the neck. The auburn looks perfect with a brick red lipstick here.
With Indian wear like a saree/dress, I would go with softer curls on the ends turning them outwards something like this..
Or add some embellishment with bangs similar to this (I am thinking of experimenting with short bangs)
Or side swept hair with waves..
Curls pinned to one side something similar to this..
Can’t wait to try different hairstyles..would definitely update you guys with pics of more trials..
For now, here is a contest for you guys..one of you gets a chance to win this Show Stopping Hair Makeover at Lakme Salon.
Participant must be a resident of India and must have a Lakme Salon in their city..the winner gets a Rs.1500/- voucher for their very own Show Stopping Hair Makeover.
All you need to do is answer a question why ‘Hair is Fashion’ according to you,in the comments below?
Remember the new facial epilator from Braun I had shared details of, HERE, I have been using it from quite some time now and here is the review.
What the Company claims: New Braun Face, the world’s first 2 in 1 facial device, delivering pore-deep cleansing and high precision facial epilation for pure, radiant beauty, whether you want to go make up-free or create the perfect canvas to try the latest trends. This revolutionary new beauty device from the world’s No.1 epilator brand is an investment in better-looking skin. Expect your complexion to look visibly smooth, fresh and beautifully flawless at the flick of a switch.
I love the fact that it is so small,handy and convenient..fits in a palm. And there is only a cap head and one cleansing attachment to be carried along with this and a tiny brush to clean it. Super travel friendly.
The epilator head is round and tapered and has rotating tiny tweezers on the side too which makes it ideal to use it anywhere on your face and angles. I mostly use it for my upper lips though. Even though most of us get our upper lips done at the salon, there are always this in-between days where the upper lips grow fast and its quite annoying to visit the salon especially for upper lip wasting our precious time too. Also when I was out of town for my honeymoon for 15 days, I desperately needed this for my upper lip as I had forgotten my tweezers too and none of the 6 hotels we went to, had tweezers! Imagine my plight. I would have surely carried this with me, had it launched before my wedding! It would have been a savior. Travelling,long trips, no time for salon visits, etc is when Braun Face is God sent for us 😀
Instructions
I was shit scared using it for the first time, reading some previous experiences of people, but it was not even as painful as the salon threading! It took some time as the corners and edges are difficult to get in, but it was quick and took me about 10 minutes for the entire upper lip. There was no growth for about 10 days after which I used it again.
Even right now when I am on bed rest and cannot walk, this is very handy. I have already used it once after being discharged from the hospital.
The second cleansing head is equally amazing, and I have used it every alternate day before. It cleanses every speck of dirt and grime from the face. I have used it post makeup removal too. The bristles are soft and its not at all harsh on the facial skin.
You need to change the head after every 3 months of use. It comes with 2 years warranty and only needs a battery cell to operate. The hair can be easily cleaned using the brush it comes along.
You just need to press the click button below to remove/change the heads.
I had a similar mini tweezer from China before..reviewed HERE. It was not so good quality wise but still very handy. This is amazing in comparison and the cleansing head is a total bonus. Absolutely recommend it!
Rating: 4.5/5
P.S: Do a patch test before if you are intolerant to pain and cannot stand tweezing at all. If you regularly get your upper lip threading done at a salon, this would hardly hurt in comparison.
Chambor Moisture Plus Lipstick Hottie Plus Review,Swatches
Guest Post by Nisha
Hi Girls,
How is New Year going on? For me, it started with a bad health but as they say there is always a lipstick to cheer you up on those gloomy days. So today I bring you a pretty pink lipstick from Chambor.
What the Company claims: An innovative “dual action” formula with a nourishing core to hydrate lips and prevent dryness; surrounded by a soft, ultra-moisture colour coating for a smooth, radiant finish.
Today I am reviewing 344 Hottie Plus Chambor Lipstick which I had picked sometime back. I was looking for some nice Pink lipstick and I landed on this one from Chambor. I have always liked their dazzle eyeliners but never tried their lipsticks, so thought of giving this a try. Once I swatched it, I liked the pretty pink shade and thus bought it. It was an impulse buy, but thank god it didn’t disappoint me.
This has a good pigmentation and hence I use it according to the occasion. On days when I want a light sheer finish I swipe it just once and for more prominent effect I go with two swipes.
So I am just listing some reasons below, as to why I like this lipstick
• Nice pink shade
• Pigmentation is good
• Stays for 2/3 hours and then leaves a nice stain
• Formula is creamy and it is quite moisturizing
• Doesn’t settle in fine lines
• Great for regular use
However what I didn’t like about this :
• If you swipe it more, it feels heavy on lips
• I felt it be to slightly overpriced
• Transfers easily
• Packaging is quite old fashioned
Here’s how the shade looks on me and otherwise.
Price: Rs. 645
Rating : 3.8/5
This is a nice pink shade which is good for everyday use. It would be more suitable for girls with fair skin tone. Hope you liked this review. Let me know your thoughts by commenting below. Enjoy the winters and the New Year.
Bio: I (Nisha Mishra Singh) am a Blogger at ThePinkTrends (www.thepinktrends.com). I love to experiment and share my experiences. I blog about everything that matters in a Girl’s Life. Fashion, Beauty, Cosmetics, Food , Travel and much more.
P.S: That’s a super pretty pink Nisha. I loved it.
Have you tried out any Chambor Moisture Plus Lipstick?
What the Company claims: Insta Brightening Micro-Mask is a light silky gel, transparent rinse-off mask with a unique combination of botanical extracts of Scutellaria Baicalensis, White Mulberry, Saxifraga Sarmentosa and Grape that work together to give you visibly brighter and radiant skin in just 20 minutes. The unique Micropatch technology releases the whitening active into the skin even long after the mask has been removed.
How to Use – Apply generously over entire face and neck post cleansing. Leave it on for 20 Minutes and then rinse with water.
It comes in a white pump packaging with a transparent cap. First of all, the quantity of 18ml is very very less for a mask and at that price point coz you need a good amount to cover your face with a mask completely. And if you use it every alternate day, this would hardly last a month or so.
Its a thin gel form, which spreads easily all over the face. There is no stretchiness and its not those clay based like masks. It has a terrible smell! And to bear it for 20-25 minutes is also a pain.
It claims to give visibly brighter and radiant skin within 20 minutes. I have been using it for more than 2 weeks now, but do not see any such difference. It just refreshes the skin and gives the softer, smoother feel which most masks give. But no radiant skin as such.
Its expensive and I did not notice any breathtaking results. It worked like a pretty basic mask for me.Would not really recommend.
Rating: 2/5
Have you tried the Kaya Insta – Brightening Micro Mask ? Which is your favourite face mask ?
What the Company claims: Reveal radiant skin with this rich body exfoliator, enriched with Community Fair Trade wild argan oil from Morocco and argan shell exfoliants.
Directions: Massage over damp skin in circular motions and rinse off. Use two to three times a week for softer, smoother skin.
MRP: Rs. 1095/- for for 200ml
It comes in a standard TBS scrub and body butter tub packaging, has the golden and blue print the Argan Oil Range has.
Its light brown in color and is gel like wobbly in texture. The argan and walnut shells are mild enough for body exfoliation including the sensitive parts. It spreads out easily since not too thick and washes out easily too.
It does not leave a sticky,slimy feeling and does not dehydrate the skin too. The texture is just perfect. It helps exfoliating some ingrowth hair on the legs, etc. (not the deep ones though)
Overall, its a decent body scrub and I quite like it. Recommended
Rating: 4/5
Have you tried the new Body Shop Argan Oil Range ?
Darkened Summer
Somewhere between dusk and dawn, there is a sky full of magic and myriad hues, capturing this essence.“Darkened Summer” is a Limited Edition range of ‘Fluid Sand Nail Lacquer Minis’ and ‘Matte Touch Lipstick’. A dazzling combination of deep shades and bright feelings have been put together in this range.
What the Company claims: Experience the Darkened Summer Lip Range with our 6 new and exclusive shades of Matte Touch Lipsticks. These lipsticks contain Vitamin E and have semi–matte velvety finish, excellent color payoff, non cracking formula to give you one stroke application with a creamier, softer and more glide-on feel and help your lips stay moisturised. Incredibly wearable yet absolutely matte.
MRP: Rs.475/- for 4.2g
Shades Available:
Celebrity
Brown Rush
Wild Mauve
Earthy Brown
Legendary
Peach Life
Well the time where brands are keeping on increasing their prices and lowering the quantity of lipsticks from 4.2 to 3 and 2.5g, I am happy that we have Colorbar with a reasonable tag of 475 and the old huge qty of 4.2g! Yay 😀 We want more of these Colorbar! Are you listening? :p
I am reviewing the shades 42MPeach Life and 39MWild Mauve.
Coming to the lipstick, its a part of the Matte Touch Lipsticks range. Its the silver colored packaging with a different shape of bullet, I quite like the shape 😀
These are matte but not completely crayon matte, still creamy and hydrating. Rich pigmentation especially the darker shade. You just need 2 swipes for full,opaque coverage. These stay for 3-4 hours and the Wild Mauve for 4-5 hours without much eating or drinking.
Peach Life is a medium true peach shade.
Wild Mauve is a deep,rich pink based purple. Some felt its a dupe of MAC Rebel but that is more on the pink side and this on the purple. Its a very unique and a fabulous shade. Perfect for fall/winter and a must have shade in your stash! Also wore it HERE.
Here are the swatches..
And here are they on moi..
Overall I would say these are perfect value for money. Good in quality,quantity,economical,well pigmented. I absolutely recommend the shade Wild Mauve. Would love to have more such unique shades in this collection.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the Colorbar Matte Touch Lipsticks or the Darkened Summer Range ?
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 ?
Kaya Intense White Dry Scrub Facial Review,Experience
Kaya Skin Clinic recently launched 4 new facials: Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy,Intense White Dry Scrub,Antox-UltraSheen Therapy,Antox-UltraSheen Therapy,Pure Pore Clear Skin
Facials like Intense White Dry Scrub, AntOx-UltraSheen Therapy and Pure Pore Clear Skin are internationally acclaimed facials that are exclusively designed and customised for various skin types which help in exfoliation, hydration and rejuvenation.
Loaded with high efficacy and an experience of pure rejuvenation, you don’t want to miss out on these scientifically advanced facials which refresh from your senses from deep within! Step into Kaya Skin Clinic and redefine your facial experience with us:
Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy – Experience layer upon layer of pure, fresh European seaweed to rejuvenate, tone and help firm the skin. This efficacious yet pampering experience is administered across 4 steps that aim to deep-moisturize, relax and hydrate the skin leaving the skin extraordinarily refreshed. It is highly recommended facial for to-be brides and helps restore the radiant glow to your face which you so dearly covet
Intense White Dry Scrub – Undo years of damage of intense sun exposure to reveal brighter facial skin. This facial works from within to reduce tanning and pigmentation marks with a peeling cream that exfoliates the skin with its dry chafing action. This is followed by using a highly potent skin brightening cream & Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask that gives the skin an even tone that makes you marvel at its suppleness.
Antox-UltraSheen Therapy – Experience multi-stage exfoliation and thermal therapy in the form of a heating mask through a variety of massage creams, serums and complexion masks replete with Vitamin C. This facial therapy addresses skin impurities from within with its unique ‘Refresh-Renew-Reduce’ regime.
Pure Pore Clear Skin – Rid your skin of the grime accumulated during all that time spent outdoors with this treatment that cleanses your skin deep from the root. It also has a soothing and healing effect on lesions, leaving the skin with renewed freshness and glow. It treats oily and acne-prone skin with effective skincare process that target the stubborn bacteria that reside deep in skin pores. Consequently, skin is purified of toxins as it is conditioned to feel calm and soothing from within.
I had decided of trying out the Derma-Regen 4 layer Therapy. I went for a facial just few days back.Last week I and my fiancee travelled on bike for 5-6 hours straight from morning to evening as went furniture shopping for the new home. Even though I had used a scarf but you know how it is in Mumbai. Result, tanned skin. Hence I chose the Intense White Dry Scrub which is targeted at tan removal.
About the Facial: (Also known as Intense White Luxe)
KAYA INTENSE WHITE LUXE THERAPY
Prolonged exposure to sun can seriously damage the facial skin – like cause tanning or affect the sensitive pigmentation cells to make your face look darker and affect its appearance in the long term.
Presenting Kaya Intense White Luxe Therapy – to give your facial skin the pampering and care it needs. It works in 2 stages to give the desired benefits
Stage 1: REDUCE the tanning and pigmentation that constant exposure to UV rays leave behind on skin. This uses the Remy Laure Peeling Cream that exfoliates to reduce tanning with its dry chaffing action. Arbutin extracts relieves the skin off the damage to create a visible (subject to consumer trials) lightening difference.
Stage 2: CONTROL the impact of melanin production. The application of highly potent skin brightening cream & Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask in multiple stages helps achieve this by imparting a uniform skin tone throughout the skin.
Rediscover brighter and moisturized skin minus the effects of the sun. Say goodbye to sun-affected skin with the Kaya Intense White Luxe Therapy*.
I was attended by the practitioner Moli. They use Remy Laure products for this facial.
Steps:
1. At first, the skin is cleansed with Remy Laure Cleansing Foam.
2. Next a toner is applied.
3. It is followed by the Remy Laure Peeling Cream which is the main product of this facial. It is kept for 3 minutes and it dries within 2-3 minutes, then it is scraped off with fingers part by part. (Hence the name Dry Scrub)
4. It is followed by a serum and a brightening cream.
5. Then the skin is massaged with a massage balm for about 15 minutes. (The best part. It was really relaxing)
6. Massage is followed with the Vitamin C brightening peel-off mask. A thick layer of the mask is applied which peels off completely in the exact shape of the mask when dried. (I hope you are getting it)
7. Followed by the serum and brightening cream again.
8. At last, a sunscreen is applied.
Cost: Rs.4500/-
Duration: 1 hour
Precautions:
Avoid splashing hot water for 12 hours
Wear a sunscreen regularly for 3-4 days
Result: I saw instant reduction in my tanning and my skin was back to normal tone. After 2-3 days I saw more obvious and visible difference. Also the skin felt soft and smooth, the dead skin cells and dry patches were gone. I won’t say I saw magical results but skin definitely felt amazing.
Overall I would say its the perfect facial if you want to get rid of your tan and do not have the time for herbal and natural remedies to work (as they take their own sweet time) I get tanned very very easily and it takes ages for me to get rid of my tan the natural way. Since I am getting married in 8 days and do not have the time to wait for the skin to detan, this was just perfect! I know its on the expensive side,but if its an important event/function, this is worth investing. Recommended!
Have you tried any facial at Kaya? What facial is your favourite and where?
P.S: Services were offered by the brand but that has not affected my review.
New L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks Review,Swatches
L’oreal Paris revamped their Infallible Le Rouge Lipsticks and now we have these new Infallible ones with a fancy packaging,better formula and of course a new price tag 😀
What the Company claims: Infallible Lip Colour is a luxurious, comfortable and long lasting lip colour. The new range has with a broad spectrum of 15 gorgeous shades, from subdued neutrals to lively, vibrant shades. It offers 24 hours of vivid, high definition colour.
Colour bond technology and combination of silicon micro spheres, captures colour on the lips for upto 10 hours for the ultimate beauty experience. Vitamin E: keeps your lips moist, relaxed and hydrated. The creamy, conditioning base: Allows even application without flaking or fading.
I am reviewing six shades today which are 421 Charismatic Coral, 312 Ravishing Red,737 Persistent Plum, 425 Always Apricot,138 Forever Fuchsia and 829 Resilient Raisin.
Let us start with the packaging, I loved the transparent matching shade cap and the black common base, looks pretty and easy to identify. Only issue is the lipstick touches the edges when you swivel up and down and also during travelling which damages it slightly at the edges.
Coming to the texture, it glides like butter! Literal butter, no kidding. It melts on the lips as you glide it on and spreads like butter. It sets on the lips after 10 minutes or so.
Pigmentation is beyond amazing. The swatches on my hand needed good scrubbing to get rid of. These are indeed super pigmented.
The Lipstick Army (L-R: Charismatic Coral, Ravishing Red,Always Apricot,Persistent Plum,Resilient Raisin,Forever Fuchsia)
Now the main part, the staying power where most of the lipsticks fail for me. Only MAC Matte stays on for me a long time. (i.e. Ruby Woo) These totally surprised me here!! I have worn these for more than 8 hours and still they were good to go, untill I had to remove it off with a good cleanser. I never expected this from L’Oreal Paris and I would say I am pretty pretty impressed. I have drank tea,water and had lunch,dinner,etc. It doesn’t fade at all with drinking or light snacks, with complete lunch or dinner, it does fade but not much. I kiss my niece the whole day and all the lipsticks always transfer on her cute chubby cheeks :p This one did transfer a bit but not much. Passed the kiss test too 😀
Always Apricot is a stunning medium wearable warm orange
Persistent Plum is a deep plum with pink undertones
Resilient Raisin is a deep brown with maroon undertones
Forever Fuchsia is a medium neutral fuchsia pink
Charismatic Coral and Always Apricot look very similar in tube and are slightly close, so are Persistent Plum and Resilient Raisin. (except for the undertones)
Only con would be the price, as they are expensive at Rs.999/- for 2.5g quantity. And the lipstick bullet gets damaged at the corners.
If I have to review these in one word, I would say superb!
My favourite shades are Always Apricot, Forever Fuchsia, Charismatic Coral and Ravishing Red. I also want to check out Enduring Berry,Tender Berry and Rambling Rose.
Overall for me, they pass all the tests. I am in love with these and have been wearing them since 3 days the entire day. I know the price is on the higher side, but if I get such long staying lipsticks which need no touch up and are super comfortable and light on lips,kiss proof, transfer proof and come in such pretty bright 15 shades, I would pay for these. These actually deliver all that they claim. Highly recommended!
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the New L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipsticks ?
India recently became the first South-Asian country to ban the import of animal-tested cosmetics. We think this a huge step towards promoting a more compassionate way of living in the country, and becoming conscious about how our actions affect other sentient beings on our planet. Dear Earth’s Skin and Hair care products have always embodied these values. All our products are organic, handmade, 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Our products are registered vegan by the Vegan Society, UK and certified cruelty-free & vegan by PETA India.
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