Too Faced, Laura Mercier Haul and Victoria’s Secret Gifts Yes I hauled again..I had a cousin coming from US..so ordered a few things from Apothica..
Got Too Faced Bon Bons Palette, Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings (Industry Insiders’ Top 5 favorites) and Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey..
Too Faced Bon Bons Palette comes with Lashgasm Mascara, Candlelight shadow insurance and 12 eyeshadows..
Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings consists of Lashgasm Mascara, Shadow Insurance Primer, Glamour Gloss Lip Gloss, Lip Insurance Lip Primer and Primed and Poreless Face Primer
Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey Glow
Any my cousin also got Victoria’s Secret Gift Packs for me and my bhabhi 😀
Many ingredients from your kitchen can be used to make yummy-smelling face, body, and foot scrubs at home. Start with a skin-friendly exfoliant, such as oatmeal, cornmeal, sugar, or salt. Then choose a moisturizing, binding ingredient. I recommend honey and avocado, which are non irritating emollients, for the face. Olive or coconut oil will work well on the body and feet, especially on dry, scaly, or flaky skin.
However, if you tend to get breakouts on your chest or back, skip the oils and stick with honey or yogurt.
You can add other ingredients as well, such as fresh citrus juice (which acts as an astringent) or cucumber (which soothes skin). For a more aromatic scrub, add some fresh herbs or a few drops of skin-friendly essential oils. I love dessert, so I like cinnamon or vanilla in my scrubs — if you’re a chocoholic, try adding cocoa!
Below are a few recipes to get you started on your own scrubs:
Cornmeal-Citrus Facial Scrub
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed citrus juice (lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit)
2 teaspoons honey
1 drop ylang-ylang essential oil (optional)
1 drop ginger essential oil (optional)
Avocado-Strawberry-Sugar Body Scrub
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup mashed avocado
1/4 cup mashed strawberry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup minced fresh basil
1 drop rose essential oil (optional)
Rosemary, Mint & Salt Foot Scrub
1 cup coarse sea salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 sprigs fresh rosemary (remove leaves from stalk)
1 cup minced fresh mint
3 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Mix ingredients together and gently scrub your face, body, or feet. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Don’t they all sound so good enough to eat ! Yumm…the warm vanilla cinnamon..
Additionally you can scoop out a papaya or mango (or avocado) and save the fruit to eat later. Rub the inside surface of the skin all over your face and arms. The antioxidants and fruit enzymes will help soften your skin.
The most important tip to look good for teenagers in a long run is to select right kind of products for makeup application. Teenager’s skin is subtle and soft; hence using any wrong makeup product could permanently damage their skin. Consider makeup products, which are made up of natural ingredients rather the ones using toxic chemicals. A majority of makeup products contains harmful chemicals; hence you are supposed to check the ingredients before buying them to apply over your skin. Though the chemical based makeup products could make you beautiful instantly, but they have a number of long term repercussions over your skin. They can damage as you reach in your thirties.
Your skin
Before your makeup, the skin has to be cleansed using a cleanser as per your skin type. After applying the cleaner, make sure you thoroughly wash your face and neck. Also, avoid rubbing too hard, rather do it gently in a circular motion and rinse properly followed by cleaning with dry and clean towel. Your makeup starts with a foundation. Though many teenagers do not need foundation, they can use a tinted moisturiser to even out the skin tone or simply cover the blemishes. While applying TM, make sure you do it with easy hand using a flat top kabuki brush or just sanitized fingers instead of trying the powder puff.
The eyes
For this, you need to start with your eye brows. Since they simply frame your entire face, hence you need to keep them neat. In order to give eye brows a right shape, make sure they are threaded properly according to your face shape. This will help you in keeping a perfect look using a pair of tweezers and mirror. Now, curl your eyelashes before you actually apply anything for your eye makeup. The eye make has several options; however, for teenagers it is fun to try some shimmery kinds of eye shadows as they will give a good look. The right way to apply them is to use a minimal quantity of eye shadow and properly blend over your eye crease and gradually build it up.
It is better to use eyeliner over the top lid very close to the lash line. This should follow the use of a cotton swab or try using a good eye shadow brush and then apply the color over your lashes. For the lower lashes, simply apply the dots of eyeliner in between the lashes followed by blending it properly.
For cheeks and lips
For cheeks, you could try some gel blush or any suitable cream. The Pinks are the best option for teenagers, while you could even try rosy pink for darker choice. All you need to do is to put the blush over the cheeks’ apples followed by blending properly. For the lips, the best option for teenagers is to try is a gloss as it gives you the best shine. Avoid using heavy lipsticks and the lip liners since they are too heavy for teenagers to try and could even give an older look.
Final word
During the teens, the girls simply want to look hot and beautiful. Using the above top tips, you could certainly enhance your beauty. However, if you still want to try something more, you could consult beauty professionals to look cool and beautiful. Enjoy being beautiful with the above top tips for teenagers.
About the author: Kate is a blogger by profession. She loves writing, reading and travelling. Beside this she is fond of luxury cars and wishes to own one day Bentley Continental Supersport
CLEAN, MOISTURISE AND PROTECT. KEEP YOUR SKIN MONSOON READY!The monsoon can have adverse effects on your skin. Humidity makes your skin oily, sweaty and dull while attracting impurities, dust and pollution from the atmosphere. The skin behaves almost as irregularly as the weather. While you may have oily skin, it could tend to behave dry and vice versa. What adds to the woes is that even though the sky looks cloudy, the sun’s UV rays can cause severe damage to the skin with harmful effects in the long run. Neutrogena® brings to you the ultimate solution!
In order to keep your monsoon skin problems at bay, all you need is a daily skincare regime that keeps your skin soft, radiant, free of impurities and sun protected. Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand in the US, offers products especially formulated for all your skin care needs – Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Wash, Neutrogena® Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub and Toner, Neutrogena®, Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin, Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+.
Neutrogena® Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
· Formulated with an effective beta hydroxy acid that penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve and remove clogged dirt, oil and make-up
· Loosens and washes away dead skin cells that can dry out, roughen, and dull your complexion
· Complexion looks cleaner and healthier, and your skin feels smoother and softer.
For those with oily and acne prone skin, the Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash is a must have.
· Oil-free formula contains Salicylic Acid to get rid of acne and helps prevent future breakouts
· Special skin soothers in the Oil-Free Acne Wash help prevent irritation and over drying. It eradicates all toxins and the skin is left clean, residue-free and never oily!
Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
· Contains microbeads that effectively, yet gently exfoliate the skin to help effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use
· Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to dissolve excessive oil to help eliminate stubborn blackheads and prevents new ones from forming with continuous use
Deep Clean ® Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner is best used in conjunction with the other Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating products.
· Delivers instant cooling sensation, tightens pores and soothes the skin
· Contains Cedarwood extract helps strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance
· Its “Blackhead Fighting Complex”, penetrates deep into pores to help eliminate stubborn blackheads. Skin is left feeling refreshed and visibly clearer
Oil-Free Moisture Combination Skin
Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin is a lightweight, dual-action formula that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine.
· Dermatologist-tested formula moisturizes where skin is dry, without leaving it oily or shiny.
· Special oil-absorbing Microsponge® system controls oil and shine in the T-Zone—or wherever else skin is oily.
· Skin feels softer, smoother. Has a natural, matte finish throughout the day.
As much as it is important to keep your skin clean, sun protection all around the year including monsoons is a must too. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Range offers the Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ and Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture SPF 50+
Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+
· Powered by Neutrogena’s pathbreaking and patented broad spectrum Helioplex™ technology that give long lasting superior protection against UVA and UVB rays
· Provides complete and long lasting protection against UVA/UVB rays and environmental aggressors
· Stabilized with patented Heliopex that works like an invisible shield to give you superior protection from skin darkening and signs of premature aging
· In a moisturizing formula that protects against dehydration, yet is oil-free and non-greasy. With Dry Touch Technology, it spreads on smoothly to a clean and non-shiny finish
Get your skincare regime right and keep your monsoon skincare woes at bay with Neutrogena!
Neutrogena products are available across retail outlets as well as at Neutrogena’s flagship store at Grand Galleria mall, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Neutrogena products can also be purchased online at www.neutrogena.in
What the Company claims: Waterproof Formula. Provides smooth and even application.
MRP: Rs. 259/- for 0.28g (Rs. 179/- in current catalog)
Shades available:
Emerald Green
Blackest Black
Cosmic Brown
Majestic Plum
Starry Night Blue
Nocturnal and Textured Teal are the two new shades introduced in the new Urban Jungle Collection.
Avon Glimmersticks are matte or metallic finish in a few shades whereas the Glimmersticks Diamonds have a little shimmer.
The whole product
Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner are mechanical retractable eye pencils..they have a simple black packaging..and a matching shade end..
They are super creamy and glide on very easily..and have great pigmentation..you need just one swipe and once set, they do not budge at all…not smudging or fading..I loved the staying power..
Nocturnal is a deep purple shade with a metallic sheen..
Pros:
1. Very pigmented..you need just a swipe.
2. Smudge proof and water proof.
3. Stays for a good 6-7 hours.
4. Mechanical and retractable..so no wastage.
5. Matching shade at the end to identify.
6. Quite creamy..glide on easily.
7. Economical..especially at the 179 offer.
Cons:
1. Since these are creamy, they even break off..I guess one has to be more careful in summers.
2. Only available through an Avon rep.
Overall I quite liked the Glimmersticks..I always wanted to try them..and quite loving the shade Nocturnal..surely trying more shades..totally recommended..
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
“To nourish dry skin, you can simply use the olive oil you have in your kitchen, the same one used to prepare vinaigrette. Olive oil is really good, it will reinforce and nourish the skin and it helps regenerate and protect too. This is an oil you can use from head to toe. You just have to apply it on your body. In Morocco, women use Argan oil because it protects the skin from all weather conditions. It’s a country where it is very hot during the day but quite cold at night. This oil is going to soften your skin, in the same way that olive oil will.”
Oily skin
“Sometimes, you buy more food than you need but don’t throw things out straight away, you can use some food to create beauty products. If you have an avocado which is a little bit too ripe, transform it into a mask. To nourish your skin, just crush the avocado and put it on your face. During summer, when the sun is really hot, mix an avocado with egg yolk for a face mask because it gives more protection.
“If you have blackheads on your nose, use the skin of a banana. Rub it on your nose and it will make the blackheads pop out more easily. You just have to pick them afterwards, which will stop you getting a red nose and a scar!
“Rice flour is another great natural beauty secret when you have oily skin. Everyone knows about rice papers, but they are quite expansive. If you have rice flour in your kitchen, you can make a mask with it. Mix the flour with yoghurt – one which isn’t too fatty – just to add a moisturising element. You can mix rice flour with a mashed up strawberry too, which helps exfoliate skin. And of course, you can add some clay to the mask, which is the perfect product for oily skin.”
The little tip for every skin type
“Everyone says that Chinese girls have beautiful skin, which is true. They’ve got a secret which many stars practice too. They use an egg white as a facial – they spread it on my face. Then let it dry until it looks like clear plastic and take it off with tepid water. It tightens the pores and gives a rejuvenating effect.”
When you’re choosing an outfit, you think about choosing the right shoes, jewellery or handbag but even more so lately having the right nail polish colour is essential! Now I have a number of different nail polishes from a variety of brands, but there are still some which I have yet to add to my collection and up until recently it was Essie nail polish.
About the product: Go girly and get glam with Essie Nail Polish – Fiji. It’s a lightweight polish with high-powered shine that not only strengthens nails, but imparts long-lasting, intense color.
MRP: £7.99 for .5 fl oz
Key Ingredients: Nitrocellulose strengthens nails while providing flawless texture. Mica adds a gentle shine to finished nails.
How to use it: Apply one to two coats of polish to dry, clean nails. Follow with a top coat for longer wear.
May Contain: CI 47005:1 (D&C Yellow #10), CI 47000 (D&C Yellow #11), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), Mica CAS 12001-26-2, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Polyethylene Terephthalate, CI 15850:1 (Red 7 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 6 Lake), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 15880 (Red 34 Lake), CI 77491 (Red Iron), CI 77499 (Black Iron), CI 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocycyanide), CI 75170 (Guanine), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 60725 (Violet 2), CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), CI 73360 (Red 30), CI 26100 (Red 17), CI 42053 (Green 3), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Green), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77266 (Black 2), Dibenzoxazoyl, Naphtalene
Fiji, Mint Candy Apple
I picked up ‘Mint Candy Apple’(I’m just crazy about mint colours) and ‘Fiji’(for a more neutral tone). ‘Mint Candy Apple’ is a fresh, mint green with a slight bluish hue. It is a little reminiscent of candy in some ways because of its pastel shade so the name is quite fitting. ‘Fiji’ is a very pale pink, verging on white which although looks simple it elongates the nails, making the hand slimmer and longer.
First of all I really like the packaging! I love the neat cube like bottles, with Essie embossed on 2 opposite sides of glass. It’s has a delicate ‘e’ groove on top of the lid too.
The nail lacquer is of a medium consistency, not too thick and not too runny which is ideal in my opinion! The application is really smooth and the brush is wide enough to cover the surface area of the nail in a few strokes. The colour is quite sheer after the first coat, but a second coat really finishes it off and by then it’s perfectly opaque. The polish is quite long lasting and I found it stayed put on my nails for at least a week before I noticed any signs of chipping.
Essie nail polish is slightly pricier than drugstore favourites such as Rimmel or Barry M, at around £7.99 but I certainly think they’re worth the money! There’s a gorgeous selection of colours to choose from, bold shades, pastels, glitters and more – it’s hard not to buy them all!
Love Sophia xo
Sophia writes for Beauty In My Mind – Cosmetics Reviews offering the latest cosmetics reviews and skin care reviews, fashion tips, food recipes and more!
Editor’s Note: I am loving both Sophia…such pretty shades..and Mint Candy Apple is so summery and fresh..
Have you ever tried Essie nail polishes? What’s your favourite shade?
Ya I know you might think..how can one have fun in this scorching heat..and the skin would burn, tan and we would be dehydrated, etc
Sunshine, heat and humidity can harm the skin. Sun’s rays are particularly strong, so the chances of developing wrinkles, age spots, freckles, etc increase. And higher heat and humidity means more rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores.
Well fret not..we have Kyra on board..who knows exactly how to have fun in summers !
So here she is to share her summer secrets so that you and I can live it up this summer..
Sunscreens, Light water based moisturiser, Exfoliation scrubs and Hydration are a must during this season.
1) Hydration: Hydrating your skin is very crucial. Drink atleast 10-12 glasses of water and/or fresh juices. Eat leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
2) Protection: Always carry an umbrella and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Use stylish scarves to cover your head and hair. Apply a sweat-proof sunscreen lotion with an appropriate SPF and which provides both UVA and UVB protection and PA++ or +++ and reapply as needed.. (a minimum of SPF 30 and SPF 50 for pools and beaches ). Sunscreen should be according to your skin type..i.e the one meant for oily skin or dry skin. Use a lip balm with an SPF.
3) Exfoliation : Exfoliating twice a week would help remove the impurities and dead skin cells collected but use a mild bearable exfoliator..after getting back home, apply cold yogurt on the face to remove tan. Here are some other useful tips helpful in getting rid of the tan. You can also use the Lakme Sun Expert After Sun Range..the after sun face wash, gel and mask would help soothe and cool the skin.
4) Light Make up: Skip the heavy liquid foundation for lighter mineral foundation with a minimum SPF of 15. Use a waterproof mascara and eye pencil..a bronzer where sun kisses the skin, for that amazing glow..and a dab of lip gloss.
5) Clothes: Wear loose fitting cotton clothes, lots of whites, floral summery dresses and bright colors, wear open toed sandals or flip flops.. nothing that would sweat your feet..and you can add bright colorful accessories for that added dash..
6) Night Regime: Cleanse the skin at night to remove all the makeup, dirt, grime and water proof sunscreen..and use a good hydrating, repairing night cream.
It is common for the hands and the legs to become darker than most of the body parts, this is because they are overexposed to sun rays in daily life. It may be unappealing if only the hands and legs are tanned, leaving rest of the body in lighter shade. The best way is to avoid getting tanned in the first place, by taking preventive measures…like wearing covered clothes and proper sunscreen, etc..UV radiation from sun rays and tanning beds increase the production of melanin (a skin pigment). As a result the skin gets tanned. Even though there is no safe method to lighten the skin cells that are tanned, you can surely boost the renewal process of skin cells that are beneath the layer of tanned skin cells.
There are after sun products too..which can be used immediately after coming from outside..they have anti tan skin soothing ingredients..that might control the tan to a certain extent..
But do not worry; even if it is too late, here are some of the remedies that can give an even complexion with a glowing skin.
Make a paste of one almond, 5 drops of lemon and a teaspoon of milk. Apply on face and leave it on overnight and wash with warm water the next morning. This helps even out complexion and will give you a healthy summer glow! You could also try coconut milk. Leave this too on all night. If you breakout often, then rub on tomato juice all over your face and leave for ten minutes. Do this a few times during the week to get rid of tan.
Potato: one of the natural remedy to remove tan from the hands and legs is use of peeled potato skin. Simply rub the peeled skin of potato on the tanned area of hands and legs as a daily routine. You can also apply raw potato juice instead of peeled skin.
A paste made from turmeric powder, curd and gram flour is effective in changing the darker complexion after tanning. Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with two teaspoon of curd and two teaspoon of gram flour. Add one to two teaspoon of water and prepare a paste. Now apply it on your hands and legs half hour before you take bath. Do it regularly and you can see the difference within a week.
Lime juice is a natural beach. Prepare a mixture of lime juice and honey with a pinch of turmeric powder perfectly dissolved in it. Apply it on the darkened hands and legs.
Raw milk: apply milk on the tanned area of your hand regularly. You should apply it half hour before bathing. Slowly but surely, after few days the tanned skin surface of hands will fade out.
Aloe vera gel: Apply aloe vera gel on your hands at least two to three times in a day.
A popular natural remedy for removing tanning is the use of sunflower oil, lemon juice and sugar. Mix all the products equally to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste on your hands and let it remain for 30 minutes before you rinse it off with cold water.
Make fine powder of dried orange peels. Now mix it in a cup of yogurt. Apply the prepared mixture on the hands and rub it gently with your hands. Let it remain for 10 to 20 minutes, after which you wash your hands with normal tap water. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
Mix salt (or sugar) and essential oil in a small bowl. Now add a teaspoon of honey and blend till you get a smooth texture. Finally add lemon juice and blend with spoon. Use this scrub with special concentration on the darkest areas of the face. Gently scrub in circular motion to exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Do this twice a week to remove tan from the face.
Mix gram flour with water and rub it all over your skin. When you wash it off, tan gets lightened.
Another way to remove sun tan from face is to apply curd as a face pack.
Lemon Glycerine Pack: Mix glycerine and lemon juice in equal ratio. Apply the mixture on the affected area and wash when it dries. This mixture can also be used as night cream to remove tan and get supple skin
Sandal Wood Turmeric Pack: Sandalwood and turmeric are essential part of many beauty enhancement treatments which includes the treatment for removing sun tan. Mix sandal wood and pure turmeric powder in a ration of 1:1. Add rose water to form a paste. Leave for half an hour or till it is dry and the wash using cold water.
Prepare a mixture of oats and buttermilk. This mixture should be rubbed onto the tanned area as the oats will help in exfoliating the skin and on the other hand the butter milk is known to be extremely soothing for the skin.
A regular use of fresh coconut water on the hands and face is known to be very effective in getting rid of a tan as well as making the skin supple and soft.
A cream with equal parts of milk powder, lemon juice, honey and almond oil can be applied and left on for 20 minutes. This will help lighten your tan. You can store this for about a week and use it thrice daily for best results.
Mash the papaya pulp and massage the sun tanned area. Papaya is excellent for the skin and also helps in anti-aging.
Combining ash gourd juice (Petha or Safed Kaddu as it is called) with multan mitti and applying it all over the face helps reduce the tan considerably.
Nature’s Essence Lacto Tan Clear Soap and Mask are also very helpful to get rid of tan.
So here I gave you so many at home remedies to get rid of your tan…enjoy the summers but use a sunscreen..and if you get tanned then use these remedies 😉
First of all guys, Happy Holi and Happy Women’s Day 🙂 I did play Holi..but only with colors..and that too organic..What about you ? Enjoyed Holi ?Coming back to the review..
What the Company claims: Quick Overview Get those feathery soft feet.
Details Enriched with beeswax and neem oil, the cream has both moisturising and anti-septic effects. It stimulates blood circulation and repairs cracked heels. It removes dryness and hardness in the foot sole. See the results within 4 to 6 days of use.
How to Use Apply on clean heels and feet and massage gently so as to allow the cream to penetrate deeper.
MRP: Rs. 125/- for 65ml
Ingredients:
It has this blue jar packaging..came with a seal on top..its a thick cream with a strong neem and clove smell..
I use it at night and wear my old socks over them..it takes a few minutes to get absorbed..my feet turned a little dry and the skin became a little rough during winters..and this quite helped me in bringing them to shape..though not something magical or overnight..it does deliver. I used Oriflame Soothing Foot Cream before and quiet liked it..I like the minty smell of Oriflame one more..
Pros:
1. It does remove dryness and hardness as claimed. 2. Results are visible in 6-7 days’ time. 3. Economical. 4. Quantity is good enough..this would last long. 5. I am not sure of it being antiseptic though neem and clove oil are supposed to be..it sure is moisturising. 6. Helped mom in cracked heels too. 7. All natural ingredients..no parabens.
Cons:
1. Availability is an issue with Vedic Line..its available on Urbantouch and Good Life. 2. Jar packaging..difficult to dip hands. 3. Takes some time to get absorbed completely.
Overall I liked this foot cream..it sure is moisturising..and helped with the dryness and hardness..though not overnight..but in a few days time. If you are into foot creams..you can surely give this a try.
Rating:
Quality: 3.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Availability: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Would I buy it again: Yes
Have you tried the Vedic Line Soft Heel Cream ?
P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.
