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Top 10 Products For Glowing and Whitening Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

Top 10 Products For Glowing Skin, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Products For Glowing Skin, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

Healthy, clear, radiant and glowing skin – this is what every girl wishes for. Some call it fairness, some call it whitening, some say tan removal, but the end result of what we all desire is same. Here are ten products which work effectively to help you get a glowing skin. I have very sensitive skin and all these products work well on them. I will categorize them into three sections – Save, Spend and Splurge. So that you can pick the one most suitable for you.

SAVE:

1. Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Range:

Hands down, my first personal recommendation. Whenever I end up with any skin problem, dull and tanned skin and nothing else works, this is my go to formula. The most effective ones are the Whiteglow night cream, Whiteglow scrub and Whiteglow serum. You can also try the Whiteglow facial kit which I found very useful for a Sunday evening pampering to go to office with a fresh, tan-free and glowing face on Monday. Though the name mentions “Whiteglow” which scares someone into thinking of whitish, artificial fairness, this is nothing like that.

Day and Night Kit, MRP: Rs.720, Facial Kit, MRP: Rs.531

Buy online HERE and HERE

2. Banjara’s 15 Minute Gold Face Pack:

You might be surprised to see Banjara’s in the list. I have not seen much results with their products. But their face packs work very well and they are very affordable. Their recent launch of Gold Face Pack took me by surprise as I got it without much expectations. My friend used it as part of her pre-bridal regimen and swears by it. It gives an exact parlour facial-like effect – clear, glowing skin and also the effect lasts for even 3-4 days which is the most important factor.

Price: Rs.95 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

3. Aroma Treasures Aloe Vera Gel:

You might be wondering why an aloe vera gel is listed in this. But this one from Aroma Treasures has worked really well for me compared to others. Additionally, it is enriched with essential oils of lavender, chamomile and vetiver. It is non-sticky and hydrates the skin well giving a translucent, healthy glow. Also excellent for making hair packs. 🙂

Price: Rs.96 for 125g and Rs.321 for 500g.

Buy online HERE

4. Himalaya Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream:

Himalaya has been a trusted brand for years and they recently launched this new day cream. It contains liquorice and other ayurvedic key ingredients which help to lighten skin tone and give a clearer complexion. It is also paraben-free.

Price: Rs.250 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

5. Biotique Bio Milk Protein Whitening & Rejuvenating Face Pack:

Biotique offers organic, cruelty-free products and among their many face packs, this is packed with milk proteins and other interesting stuff which works from deep within to nourish your skin and give a baby soft, healthy, glowing skin.

Price: Rs.199 for 50g.

Buy online HERE for 179

SPEND:

6. Just Herbs Fair e Mulethi-Khus Skin Lightening Gel:

The best deal for oily-skin people. It contains a blend of many Indian herbs which help to detoxify the blood and boost circulation thereby giving a healthy natural glow from within. Just Herbs have a whole list of awesome products. Also try out their Petalsoft Anti-Tan Rose Face Pack and Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack. I love the brand and psst… if you haven’t checked out their website, do so now. You will love it and they also send samples when ordering from the site. 😉

Price: Rs.495 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

7. Fuschia Arabian Jasmine Anti-ageing Night Cream:

I won this in a contest. Fuschia is a new beauty startup offering natural, handmade, paraben-free products. Though this is mentioned as an anti-ageing cream, it has actually helped me to get a clear and healthy skin and lightened pigmentation. They are still improvising on their formulas I guess, as I now see them in different packaging and their body scrub which I got now feels different from the one I got before. Its good to see such new natural, toxic-free brands coming up in India. I also heard they are expanding on their products line bringing serums and stuff. Sounds exciting!

Price: Rs.475 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

SPLURGE:

8. Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Ayurvedic Night Serum: (More Kama Reviews HERE)

This has raving reviews online and works for all skin types though it is oil-based. Made from pure saffron this helps to fade spots, smoothens fine lines and gives a healthy glow from within. Though, Kama Ayurveda has been hiking the price recently, seeing the growing demand. I would go for their Nalpamaradi Thailam Skin Brightening Treatment which gives very similar results, but at a decent price.

Price: Rs.1890 for 12ml and Rs.595 for 100ml.

Buy online HERE

9. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate: (Review HERE)

One of the most popular product with raving reviews in the beauty world. It is a potent 99.8% natural serum and paraben-free. Its like a magical elixir from the Harry Potter world which gives you your dream skin overnight ;). But the price…sigh. 🙁 Agree one bottle of it lasts pretty long, but still…

Price: Rs.3800 for 30ml.

Buy online HERE

10. L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence:

And finally on the list – L’Occitane Immortelle, the closest to heaven you can get. I don’t have to say a word. My CEO uses them 😉 If you wish to try their products, you can visit their spa center too. Just pure luxury and indulgement. But I don’t know why they aren’t much active online in India. I have subscribed to their US and Indian mailing list on the website. Though I get many emails with attractive offers from the US site (which is of no use to me), there are no offers in the Indian site. 🙁

Price: Rs.4590 for 30ml.

So these are my picks to get back your healthy, natural, glowing skin. Which are your favorite ones? Please share in the comments section below.

Editor’s Note: I personally absolutely love the Kumkumadi Oils and Kiehl’s MRC!

What product is your Holy Grail for glowing skin?

Top 10 Types of Essential Oils, Their Uses and Benefits, How to Use, Buy Online

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Top 10 Types of Essential Oils, Their Uses and Benefits, How to Use, Buy Online

By Simran

An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.

An oil is ‘essential’ in the sense that it contains the ‘essence of’ the plant’s fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived.

Interest in essential oils has revived in recent decades with the popularity of aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine that claims that essential oils and other aromatic compounds have curative effects.

In addition to these impressive qualities, they often also transfer very pleasurable sensory experiences within minutes because of their fragrances and restorative natures, making them impactful on our brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and spiritual wellness. This makes for a highly vast and diverse list of uses for essential oils.

Rosewood Essential Oil

1. Rosewood essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Rosewood is a decorative tree and used to make furniture, chopsticks, and show pieces; it is a versatile and durable tree that grows abundantly in Brazil. It is commonly called sheesham in India. But rosewood is more than just a raw material used in manufacturing.

Benefits/uses of rosewood essential oil:

  • Rosewood oil has tissue-regenerating properties that help prevent wrinkles and premature aging.
  • You can use it to reduce the onset of pimples and blackheads while controlling the amount of sebum secreted by your oil glands
  • It even has wound-healing actions, making it an ideal first-aid remedy for cuts and insect bites.
  • Aroma therapists use it to help treat depression, as it is said to impart feelings of happiness and strength.

How to Use: You can dilute the oil by using a carrier oil like coconut/olive oil and apply it on your face or use it as a massaging oil. Add a few drops to your bath to relax your body. You can even mix it in your unscented shower gel to achieve a sweet smelling shower gel which relaxes you.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

2. Tea Tree Essential Oil: (Buy HERE)

Tea tree oil is made from the leaves of the tea tree plant, a member of the myrtle tree family, which is native to Australia.

Benefits/Uses of Tea Tree essential oil:

  • Tea tree oil can be used to cure acne, fungal and bacterial infections.
  • It can even effectively be used to get rid of dandruff.
  • Tea tree essential oil can provide relief from muscular pain, aches, and sprains because its strong chemical properties can work as an anti-inflammatory and also encourages blood flow.

How to Use: Mix the oil in your moisturiser or Mix a drop or 2 with a smidge of coconut oil and use a cotton swab to apply on your face to effectively fight acne. Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1 cup of water and dip your toothbrush in it once a week to get rid of bacteria on your toothbrush. Use the oil as your deodorant since it fights bacteria and helps you smell fresh.

Orange Essential Oil

3. Orange essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Orange essential oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Although most of you know the common name of oranges, perhaps you don’t know the botanical name, Citrus Sinensis.

Benefits/Uses of orange essential oil:

  • Orange essential oil is known to relax muscular and nervous spasms.
  • Curing acne and constipation.
  • Improves complexion.
  • Inhibits growth of microbes in wounds and helps reduce inflammation.

How to Use: Use it with your moisturiser, since Vit. C helps in repairing skin and fighting wrinkles. Add a few drops of oil in water and use it as a kitchen cleanser. Diffuse Orange with Lime, Lemon, or Tangerine for a sunny warm-weather scent, or diffuse it with Cinnamon and a hint of Clove for a festive smell perfect for the holidays.

Lavender Essential Oil

4. Lavender essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes.

Benefits/Uses of Lavender essential oil:

  • Lavender essential oil is known to Reduces anxiety and emotional stress
  • Heal burns and wounds.
  • It helps in Improving sleep
  • Restores skin complexion and reduces acne.
  • It Slows aging with powerful antioxidants.

How to Use: Put a drop or two in your bath water to instantly relax your body after a long day. If you have trouble sleeping, put 2-3 drops on your pillow case to help you fall asleep faster. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with a nut or vegetable mixing oil (coconut, sesame, etc) and use topically on acne.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

5. Cedarwood essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from wood pieces of the cedar wood tree. Cedarwood contributes a great deal to its health benefits.

Benefits/uses of Cedarwood essential oil:

  • Cedarwood oil promotes hair growth
  • has anti-inflammatory agents
  • cures toothaches
  • strengthens gums
  • It clears out toxins and helps cure acne and fungal infections.
  • Reduces skin irritations
  • regulates menstruation
  • stimulates metabolism
  • tightens muscles

How to Use: Just add a few drops of Cedarwood oil to your shampoo or massage it directly into the scalp to promote hair growth. Simply add a few drops of cedarwood oil to your skin cream and rub it into the affected acne areas or you can add 4 or 5 drops to your bathwater to help soothe the skin. You could also add cedarwood oil to coconut oil and some oatmeal to make your own facial scrub. If you are feeling in any way tense, stressed or depressed try inhaling cedarwood essential oil from the bottle or put a few drops on a handkerchief and breathe it in whenever you feel the need.

Chamomile Essential Oil

6. Chamomile essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the Chamomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. There are two types of Chamomile; The Roman Chamomile and the German Chamomile.

Benefits/uses of Chamomile essential oil:

  • Chamomile oil is best known throughout the ages for its sedative and soothing qualities.
  • Endowed with an overall calming effect for the stressed mind and tense body
  • Chamomile essential oil can also be used to ease feelings of grief, anger, discontent or over-sensitivity.
  • It helps in fading scars and spots on your skin and treats sunburn.

How to Use: Rub a few drops of Chamomile essential oil on your pulse points like behind the ear or neck; it will help you fall asleep better. Add 1–2 drops to your favourite moisturizer, shampoo, or conditioner to promote youthful looking skin and hair. Add 1–2 drops to herbal teas or hot drinks to soothe the body and mind.

Cinnamon Essential Oil

7. Cinnamon essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Cinnamon originated in tropical Asia, and was particularly widely used in Sri Lanka and India. Now, the shrub is grown in almost every tropical region of the world. The spice, owing to its vast medicinal uses, has found a prominent position in traditional medicines, especially in Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicinal system.

Benefits/uses of Cinnamon essential oil:

  • It increases circulation and fights viruses.
  • The oil possesses anti inflammation properties and hence cures acne effectively.
  • Helps alleviate sore muscles and joints

How to Use: Place 1 drop Cinnamon essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your throat. Dilute the oil with a carrier oil like coconut or mineral oil and apply on your face for glowing skin and decreasing acne. Place one drop on your toothbrush then add toothpaste for healthier gums.

Sweet Basil/Tulsi Essential Oil

8. Sweet Basil essential oil:

Sweet basil oil comes from basil, a plant with a thick foliage and small white flowers. Fresh basil leaves taste sweet and pungent, and exudes a fresh and floral aroma, while the dried ones have a spicy and earthy scent. Basil was widely used in ancient times and still used in India for various medicinal purposes.

Benefits/uses of Sweet Basil essential oil:

  • Sweet Basil essential oil Soothes sore muscles and joints.
  • It enhances the lustre of dull-looking skin and hair.
  • It helps cure acne and improves circulation.
  • Apply to minor skin irritations
  • For sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.
  • It is anti bacterial

How to Use: Mix it in your shampoo or moisturiser for lush hair and glowing skin. Use basil essential oils topically on the feet or by diffusing them aromatically to fight fatigue.

Peppermint Essential Oil

9. Peppermint essential oil: (Buy HERE)

While the aroma of peppermint essential oil may be synonymous in some minds with the candy, it’s a lot more than flavouring. The essential oil of peppermint has been used for centuries for digestive problems, sinus and respiration and more. The aroma of the oil can be very sweet, and obviously minty, in nature.

Benefits/uses of Peppermint essential oil:

  • It nourishes skin and improves texture of oily skin
  • Promotes hair growth
  • Improves mental focus and relieves headaches.

How to Use: Add 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil to your regular morning shampoo and conditioner to stimulate the scalp and energize your mind. Use a drop or two on your temples to help enhance mental clarity. Inhaling peppermint essential oil can stave off the munchies and can help you feel full faster.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

10: Lemongrass essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Lemongrass is an herb that belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. Lemongrass oil has a light and fresh lemony smell with earthy undertones. It is stimulating, relaxing, soothing, and balancing.

Benefits/uses of Lemon grass essential oil:

  • It relieves head and stomach aches
  • Helps reduce acne and oiliness of the skin
  • Helps in reducing fatigue or insomnia, even menstrual cramps.

How to Use: Diffuse or apply Lemongrass essential oil to bottoms of feet at bedtime for a restful night’s sleep. Drink two cups of lemongrass tea a day to relieve pain associated with your period. To help clear up acne, add one drop to a carrier oil and dab on to affected areas once or twice a day.

These essential oils are also available in a set of 6 (HERE) and set of 12 (HERE), different combinations.

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Editor’s Note: This is a fabulous post Simran. I absolutely love Lavender essential oil and of course tea tree.

Do you use essential oils? Your favourite essential oil?

Top 10 Moisturizers for Oily and Combination Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Moisturizers for Oily and Combination Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

As we emphasize on the CTM routine, the application of moisturizer is very well for the oily and combination skin as well. This becomes slightly challenging because the temperature for most of the time is generally hit and humid and too much products on the face will surely clog the pores and make it look oily. Therefore, the oily and combination skin will always have to choose a moisturizer that would control the sebum, gives a matte look and would nourish the skin as well.

Therefore, I have compiled a list of the top 10 moisturizers for oily and combination skin in India for your convenience. Let’s have a look at it.

OILY SKIN TYPE

1. Lacto Calamine Skin Balance Oil Control Lotion: Price – INR 160 for 120 ml (Buy HERE)

This is a quite well known choice of moisturizer for oily and combination skin types for all seasons. Lacto Calamine comprises of Kaolin which has natural minerals, acts as an exfoliator and helps in dead skin removal. It moisturizes the skin thoroughly and then gives a soft matte and shine free look. It also contains Glycerin helps control excess oil, thus reducing acne, making smooth and clear. Further, you can use this as a primer and helps the base to look flawless. It will never cause any irritation and will balance out the pH level of the skin, thereby reducing the oil factor.

2. Clean and Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer: Price – INR 50 for 50 ml (Buy HERE)

This is one of the best oil free moisturizer for oily skin in the budget friendly range and personally, I have been using it for the past one year. The Moisturiser is white in color, and has a thin consistency. It may appear to be gel-based, but is actually a cream-based product. It has a light weight texture and gives a soothing effect to the skin. This product moisturizes the skin without any greasiness or shine and does not clog pores. It has Salicylic acid that helps prevent pimples and blackheads. It leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated. It is fragrance-free, so it suits even sensitive skin.

3. Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturiser: Price – INR 265 for 80 ml (Buy HERE)

Before Clean and Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer, I had used this Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturiser for quite some time and I have to say it really does the job well. It has a light weight liquid kind of a texture and blends into the skin in no time at all. It is nourished with Aloe Vera which has excellent moisturizing and skin healing properties, anti- inflammatory and soothing properties. It also contains Grape Extract which acts as a natural astringent, antimicrobial and antioxidant moisturizer for oily skin. Thus, the skin will feel nourished and rejuvenated after prolonged usage.

4. L’Oreal Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence: Price- INR 685 for 50ml (Buy HERE)

Essence is one of the most important product in the Korean skincare routine and works excellent as a moisturizer for oily skin. The L’Oreal Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence has been formulated with triple hyaluronic acid technology and by this method the moisture is continuously diffused through the skin and locked at several layers, thereby hydrating the skin on one hand and then keeping it matte on the other. It is also supplemented with the goodness of Vitamin E and protect skin from external aggressions. This is one provides a fresher and younger looking complexion when used twice a day religiously.

5. Forest Essentials Pure Aloe Vera Light Moisturising Facial Gel: Price – INR 1250 for 50g (Buy HERE)

Aloe Vera gel is the best possible moisturizer for oily skin and the FE Pure Aloe Vera Light Moisturising Facial Gel has the added benefits of other ingredients that makes the skin glow from within. It is light, cool facial contains Aloe Vera has strong soothing and moisture retaining properties with a soft texture that blends into the skin like a dream. The Genhu Extracts in it prevents premature aging and reduces ultra violet rays induced sun damage to the skin. It further helps in drainage of secretions from the sebaceous glands of the skin and thereby helps in thwarting of black heads.

6. Neutrogena Oil – Free Moisture SPF 15: Price – INR 349 for 115 ml (Buy HERE)

Neutrogena is one brand you can trust blindly when it comes to skin care within budget friendly price tag. This oil free moisturizer comes with a sun protection formula of 15 and prevents skin from darkening. It has a rather lightweight, non-greasy texture with a consistency of a liquid lotion and keeps the skin moisturized for around 7-8hours without getting oily or greasy. The sheer formula absorbs quickly into skin leaving it smoother and softer. This moisturizer has a tested formula that contains no fragrance, no dyes, and no excess ingredients. It is completely non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores that can cause skin to break out.

COMBINATION SKIN TYPE

7. Plum Aloe Caring Day Moisturizer: Price – INR 450 for 60g (Buy HERE)

The Plum Aloe Caring Day Moisturizer is a light weight cream that gets absorbed into the skin and gives a flawless nourished skin without greasiness. This is the perfect pick for combination skin. It is manufactured with the purest natural ingredients, devoid of any chemicals, synthetic colors, PABA, SLS, etc. it repairs dryness, dullness and gives a hydrated skin. This has been formulated with the goodness of organic Aloe juice, which nourishes and heal skin. Further, it has the goodness of vitamin E providing wholesome nourishment.

8. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin: Price – INR 299 for 118 ml (Buy HERE)

Neutrogena has specialized moisturizers for every skin type. This has a lightweight, dual-action formula that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine. It is a special oil-absorbing Micro-sponge system controls oil and shine in the T-Zone for combination skin. This moisturizer is non-comedogenic and therefore won’t clog pores or break out even if you have acne prone skin. The skin feels softer and smoother which further adds a natural and matte finish throughout the day.

9. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream: Price – INR 995 for 50 ml (Buy HERE)

TBS is one of the top brands for skin care in India and the Vitamin E Moisture Cream perfectly fits he description for combination skin. it is powerfully enriched with one of the best antioxidants that help protect the skin against damaging environmental elements, such as the sun, pollution and cigarette smoke. It also helps to neutralize free radicals, which are destructive molecules that attack cell on the skin. it retains the moisture for a long time, keeping the skin supple and soft without getting greasy and oily. It also contains lanolin which is one of nature’s richest moisturizers.

10. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Protective Care – Combination to Oily Skin – INR 1350 for 40ml (Buy HERE)

La Roche-Posay Toleriane is a non-oily emulsion that blends into the skin like a dream. It gives an instant soothing and hydrating effect to the skin after application and calms the irritated skin. This product has been formulated for oily to combination skin and hydrates the dry areas without making it oily at all. The emulsion penetrates instantaneously and restores skin comfort. It is non-comedogenic and won’t clog the pores at all. Further it is fragrance-free, preservative- free and paraben-free.

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice list Sanchita. I used to swear by Lacto Calamine and still use only that on days when I don’t wish to use anything else on the face.

Have you tried these? Which is your favourite moisturizer for oily-combination skin?

Top 10 Chocolate Based Beauty Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Chocolate Based Beauty Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Who doesn’t love chocolates? Gone are the days when we only had chocolate drinks, chocolate cookies, chocolate cakes, etc. Today, we have loads of chocolate based beauty products on the shelves to appease our chocolate cravings. Here we go! The best chocolate based products you need to get your hands on immediately! Note – most of them are organic brands, as only they use the original chocolate extracts. Other brands just use an artificial fragrance of chocolates.

1. Shahnaz Husain Chocolate Nourishing Cream- Price: Rs.520 for 50ml (Buy HERE)

Chocolate is best for nourishing dry skin. And what better way than to add it in your daily moisturiser? This cream from Shahnaz Husain takes care of dry skin owes, heals dry gives a healthy, glowing look.

2. Plum Choco-Latte Luxuriant Body Lotion- Price: Rs.380 for 200ml. (Buy HERE)

Have you ever dreamed of bathing in choco-latte? Luxury comes in a bottle! I am not kidding when I say this is one of the best chocolate based products you definitely need to try. Already reviewed on the blog. It is a deeply hydrating body lotion with a delicious smell of hot chocolate.

3. The Natures Co Chocolate Creme Body Wash- Price: Rs.995 for 250ml. (Buy HERE)

Indulge in a yummy, creamy bath experience with The Nature;s Co body wash. Chocolate has excellent anti-ageing and antioxidative properties which work wonders on your skin. You can feel your skin young, soft, smooth and nourished. It also heals and calms irritated skin.

4. Aloe Veda Distil After Bath Oil – Chocolate Vanilla- Price: Rs.975 for 200ml. (Buy HERE)

This is a light and non-sticky after-bath oil which helps to restore moisture and keeps skin soft and supple. Infused with the rich and decadent flavor of Swiss Chocolate vanilla, this is a luxury treat for choco and vanilla lovers.

5. Bliscent Chocolate Cheeks Face Mask- Price: Rs.200 for 30g.

Face pack lovers would fall head over heels for this yummy, delicious chocolate mask. It comes in a powder form and you can mix with milk or yogurt. It removes all dirt and impurities and leaves your face fresh and your heart happy.

6. Vedic Line Choco Cherry Mud Pack with Cherry extracts- Price: Rs.210 for 65ml and Rs.200 for 60ml respectively. (Buy HERE)

This is a mud pack made from volcanic mud. It cools and soothes the skin while the chocolate and cherry extracts maintain the moisture levels and provide hydration. It doesn’t dry out skin unlike other mud packs. Also, Vedic Line has a Choco Almond Oil Complex, a face and body massage oil, which helps to maintain elasticity and improve

7. Juicy Chemistry Mochalicious Collection- Price: Rs.1800 for the collection (Buy HERE)

If you want to include a whole collection of chocolate products in your regimen, Juicy Chemistry is the right choice. They have a Mochalicious Collection which includes Vanilla Hazelnut Latte Gourmet Soap, Sweet Orange & Mocha Body Scrub/Mask, Choco Mint Body Butter, Choco Mint Lip Butter and Choco Mint Lip Scrub. All the products are 100% natural and paraben-free.

8. Skincafe Chocolate Party Lip Care Set- Price: Rs.900 for the set (Buy HERE)

If you want to show some TLC for your lips, then try this choco lip care set from Skincafe. It contains Vanilla Crème Brûlée Lip Butter, Choco Chip Cookies Lip Scrub & Mint Chocolate Brownie Lip Tint Balm. The perfect and delicious way to pamper your lips.

9. Vert Choco Smoothie Face & Body Mask- Price: Rs.1500 for 100g.

Indulge yourself in a luxurious experience with this face and body mask. The natural cocoa powder, french clay and cocoa butter heals the skin from sunburns and rejuvenates it making your skin soft, smooth, glowing and moisturized. And have a real choco smoothie while putting on this mask :p

10. Temple Spa Double Truffle

Its difficult to get Temple Spa products in India. But some online sites like Aplava.com and Amazon stock them. The Double Truffle is a special pot containing two of Temple Spa’s bestselling moisturizers – Skin Truffle and Truffle Noir, day cream and night cream respectively. It is an award winning product and the formula delivers active ingredients including black truffles, pure gold and silk along with extracts of champagne, chocolate and strawberries. The night cream has additional skin renewal and repairing complexes to give a young and glowing radiance. Sounds extremely tempting, right?

So these are the best chocolate based beauty products available in India. Which ones have you tried? Which is your favorite? Share in the comments below.

Editor’s Note: These sound so good, I  want to try the Temple Spa Double Truffle! I would like to add the Hedonista Chocolate Face Souffle Mask, I absolutely love it!

Do you love chocolate based skincare products? Your favourite?

Nature’s Essence Diamond Bleach Review, Price, Buy Online

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Nature’s Essence Diamond Bleach Review, Price, Buy Online

By Archana

Hi all,

After trying some of Nature’s Essence products and satisfied with it, I got their diamond bleach. In olden days, we just had regular bleaches. Now they have different variants like gold bleach, diamond bleach, fruit bleach, etc. I had already tried VLCC Diamond Bleach and loved it. So thought of giving Nature’s Essence Diamond Bleach a try. Read on to know my experience with it.

Products claims: Nature’s Diamond Bleach Cream is formulated to give natural skin glow, improved texture and fairer complexion. Its active ingredients not only lighten the skin but also nourish it with goodness of nature. It blends facial hair, cleanses pores, removes impurities and fades facial blemishes from deep within makes your skin fairer & outshines as never before. It generates and allows enough penetration of oxygen into your skin and gives you diamond like radiance.

Key Ingredients:

Cream: Hydrogen Peroxide, Sunflower oil, Almond oil

Activator: Ammonium Bicarbonate

Price and quantity: Rs.65 for 43g (35g cream bleach, 8g activator powder) (BUY HERE)

Directions to use: Mix 2 spatulas of bleach cream and 2 pinches of activator powder together. Make sure the ratio is not less than 4(cream):1(activator). Keep stirring bleach cream and activator for 2 mins, till powder dissolves completely. Apply the mixture on desired areas. Avoid eye brows and area around eyes. Keep the mixture on skin for atleast 10-15 mins. Use normal water to clean.

Packaging: It comes in a white cardboard box, inside which there are two small plastic tubs. One contains the bleach cream and other contains the activator. The directions of use are all mentioned clearly in the outer packaging. There is no pre or post-bleach creams provided. A small plastic spatula is also provided. However, all these plastic spatulas, I usually find them very light and of less quality. So I end up using my own spoons. I wish they could give better quality spatulas with these creams.

Texture and fragrance: The cream is white in color with a mild fragrance. The activator powder smells strong as usual due to presence of ammonium bicarbonate. Reminds me of my chemistry lab sessions 😉

My experience:

I mixed the cream and activator powder in ratio 4:1. After mixing it thoroughly, I applied it on my face. There were some remaining and I applied on my foot as well to brighten it up :D. I waited for 10 minutes. And then washed it off. I didn’t face any irritation or breakouts. Nature’s Essence products I realize are generally milder than the other ones. After washing, my face felt clean and brighter. My foot which had lot of tan also was brightened to some extent. It also helped to lighten facial hair. One important thing to note while using bleaches is, always use it in the ratio mentioned and don’t exceed the mentioned time. Else you might end up with very lightened hair which doesn’t suit your skin tone and looks more visible.

Pros:

* Gentle bleaching cream.

* Makes face clean and bright.

* Reduces tan to an extent.

* Affordable.

Cons:

* Pre or post bleach cream not provided.

Rating: 4.2/5

Verdict: Nature’s Essence Diamond Bleach is an affordable and gentle bleaching option available. Compared to bleaches from other brands, this suits even sensitive skin and doesn’t cause any irritation or redness. So those who are interested in bleaching can give this a try.

Colorbar Perfect Match BB Beauty Balm Review, Swatches

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Colorbar Perfect Match BB Beauty Balm Review, Swatches

By Devika

Hi beautyholics!!!

Hope you all are doing well. Summers are here in full swing and carrying a full coverage makeup base such as a foundation and concealer becomes a task especially for everyday go to looks. One just can’t stand by putting on thick layers of base. But we can’t skip it as we do need a sheer flawless look too. As I was facing hard time in sweaty summer days I decided to give a BB cream a shot and I chose COLORBAR PERFECT MATCH BB BEAUTY BALM (vanilla crème)WITH SPF 20 and how it fared for me let’s find out!!

Price 550 INR for 29 gm (BUY HERE)

Shelf life is of 30 months

Availability: Across all colorbar counters and also online at amazon , flipkart ,nykaa, jabong

Ingredients:

Colorbar Claims: Makeup and skincare come together to create a perfect match! This multi-benefit beauty balm hydrates, smoothes , protects, and corrects skin with sheer coverage in one effortless step. Enhanced with a blend of potent botanicals and antioxidants, the fresh and airy formula boosts luminosity, diminishes the signs of aging and repairs uneven skin tone while protecting it with broad-spectrum sun protection.

Description: Created using ‘Perfect Match’ technology which makes the BB cream adapt to your skin tone and blend perfectly. It provides sheer coverage with radiant glow.

  •  Paraben free, safe for all skin type
  • Contains Apple Extract and Aloe Vera for nourshing, protecting and moisturising skin
  • Contains SPF20 with UVA/UVB filters for broad spectrum sun protection
  • Actives from USA

Packaging is quite simple. It comes in a broad, rectangular, flattened, opaque skin colored, squeeze tube packaging (with product claim printed) with a silver colored rectangular twist off lid with shade name and number labelled. It is enclosed in the typical colorbar silver rectangular cardboard packaging with product claims and ingredients written. It is travel friendly and perfect for carrying to work. Packaging definitely is quite big for the small quantity it carries. The nozzle of the tube and the tube itself becomes dirty and looks gross just in a few days of usage

Shades – Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream comes in 3 shades Vanilla Creme, Honey Glaze & Cinnamon Swirl. The shade which I own is 001- Vanilla Crème and it is perfect for my medium to fair skin tone. As far as the color is concerned, the shade looks warm when swatched but once applied, it sets into my perfect shade without giving a white cast.

Texture: The formula is creamy, whippy and a pea sized drop is enough for your entire face and goes on smoothly without settling into fine lines. Blends quite well into the skin without leaving white cast behind and gives a beautiful matte finish. The product is enriched with antioxidants and SPF 20 so it is great for everyday use without having to worry about daily use of foundations and concealers. It gives you near flawless coverage. It does not make the skin appear cakey or blotchy; however it dries quickly so you have to be quick with blending. I use my fingers to push the product into the skin. Formula is non greasy, matte and feels comfortable on my oily to combination acne prone skin but for my dry skin ladies I would suggest to use a good moisturizer beneath. I have been using it for quite a long time now and I haven’t faced any breakouts with it.

Pigmentation and coverage: The coverage is more towards the sheer side, perfect for daily usage. It won’t cover up imperfections, but blur them to a certain degree giving a natural look. Those having dark circles might need to use a concealer but I skip it usually. It gives a very natural, glowing look to my face and feels very light on the face. It doesn’t melt with sweat. Well, this cream claims to repair the skin as well, but I didn’t notice any such change in my skin but yes my acne prone skin hasn’t broken out yet. Though it has a SPF of 20 but I do apply a layer of sunscreen as the sun rays are way too sharp these days. It has a fresh fragrance which faints after a while.

Staying power: It lasts on me for good 5 hours, with the T zone getting shiny after about 3 hours so it slides away from there faster, but I top the BB cream with compact on most days, and then I am set for the whole day. On rest of the face it stays on for good 5+ hours

Pros:

  • Easy, convenient packaging
  • Keeps my face oil free for 5-6 hours.
  • Blends effortlessly
  • No parabens.
  • Doesn’t settle in fine lines or pores.
  • Didn’t break me out.
  • Light texture
  • Hides minor imperfections
  • Enriched with SPF 20 and antioxidants.
  • 3 Shades to choose from
  • Easily available.

Cons

  • Won’t conceal acne, blemishes or under eye circles.
  • Dry skinned ladies need to apply a moisturizer beneath it
  • Didn’t repair my skin, unlike its claims.
  • Packaging acquires an old look very quickly
  • Priced on the higher side
  • SPF should have been more than 20
  • Dries quickly so you have to be careful not to take too long for application of the cream.

Overall

I absolutely love the way this Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream evens out my oily skin and makes it look so matte. This product is suitable for those who doesn’t want to deal with the hassle of putting layers of concealers and foundations every day for causal purposes. Just grab it, dab it and rush to work!!SPF 20 is an added advantage and no breakouts with this one so a big thumbs up. Though Price is the only downside as we know how affordable other BB creams are in market.

Will I buy it again? The coverage of this particular BB Cream for daily wear is beautiful and I really like this product so yes, I will definitely pick this one up again. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.

Rating: 4/5

Editor’s Note: That’s a very nice and detailed review Devika. This sounds quite good.

Have you tried the Colorbar BB Cream yet?

Top 10 Kama Ayurveda Products, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Kama Ayurveda Products, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

Today am here with one more ayuvedic brand – Kama Ayurveda. Most beauty enthusiasts would already be aware of it. But when I was talking about this to one of my office teammates, they were joking about the name of the brand. So just to clarify for new people, Kama means desire. Kama Ayurveda – the brand emphasizes the desire for harmony between the physical, mental and spirtitual realms. Only when the mind and the body are connected, one can achieve perfect health. And perfect health gives perfect skin! So desire perfect health! Desire perfect skin! That is why Ayurveda is more powerful than English medicines and chemical products, which focus on curing a particular symptom.

Let’s see the top 10 Kama Ayurveda products you need to try.

1. Kumkumadi Miraculous Beauty Ayurvedic Night Serum (Price: Rs.1890 for 12ml) (BUY HERE)

By far, this is the brand’s best selling product. It is an anti-ageing serum and suitable for those above 25+ years who are looking to start an anti-ageing routine. Though its an oil based serum, it can be used even by oily skin people. From the various beauty blogger reviews I have checked, it doesn’t cause any whiteheads or acne. The main ingredient is saffron blended along with vetiver, sandalwood, lotus and licorice. It works on reducing fine lines, fades dark spots and gives a soft glowing skin. One thing though, the brand has hiked the price too high and its just 12ml!

2. Nalpamaradi Thailam Skin Brightening Treatment (Price: Rs.595 for 100ml) (BUY HERE)

This is a more cost effective version of the above Kumkumadi. If you do not wish to spend too much on Kumkumadi, you can go for this. It is a skin-lightening and de-tanning oil for both face and body. But if you have acne-prone skin, better not use this for face. Its not as miraculous as the above one, but works well in lightening and removing tan while giving glowing skin. You can use it on hands and legs as well.

3. Rose Jasmine Face Cleanser (Price: Rs.375 for 50ml and Rs.675 for 100ml) (BUY HERE)

Just as the name suggests, its a lovely, gentle cleanser suitable for all skin types. The calming and relaxing scent makes the otherwise routine face washing experience, a pleasant one, which you will look forward to (from personal experience 🙂 ). It cleanses skin well giving a refreshed feeling while the mild salicylic acid content in it helps to control breakouts.

4. Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub (Price: Rs.995 for 50g) (BUY HERE)

This is a pure luxury scrub formulated with kumkumadi oil and finely ground sweet almond along with liquorice, vetiver and wild himalayan cherries. It exfoliates away the dead cells and gives smooth, soft and brighter skin. Also helps to lighten pigmentation and scars. You can notice a glowing complexion with continuous usage.

5. Kama Ayurveda Pure Vetiver Water (Price:Rs.175 for 50ml and Rs.645 for 200ml)

For those who love a cool, refreshing mist, this is a perfect option. It instantly hydrates and balances the pH of the skin and relaxes the mind with its calming, earthy scent. For those who prefer the floral jasmine fragrance, they can go for the Pure Mogra Water.

6. Mridul Soap-Free Cleanser (Price: Rs.425 for 40g) (BUY HERE)

This is a natural powder-based cleanser made of a traditional Ayurvedic combination of oatmeal, green gram, almond, neem, sandalwood, turmeric, rose and fennel. Just imagine all the goodness going directly into your skin! Its really food for skin.. It gives a fresh and radiant face. Also acts as a mild exfoliator.

7. Lavanya Natural Plant Mask (Price: Rs.395 for 25g)

This is an ayurvedic mask for pigmentation, acne scars and blemishes. It purifies the skin and deep cleanses. If you are suffering from oily, blemished and acne-prone skin, you should definitely give this one a try. Unlike clay masks, this is like a powdered-leaves based pack. It is gentle enough to be used even daily.

8. Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment Oil (Price: Rs.515 for 100ml and Rs.995 for 200ml) (BUY HERE)

It is a herbal hair oil which helps to treat hair loss, dandruff and premature greying. It contains a blend of amla and liquorice in a base of pure sesame oil and milk. After washing your hair, you can feel it soft, smooth, shiny and naturally conditioned. With regular use, it also promotes hair growth.

9. Organic Cold-Pressed Aloe Vera Juice (Price: Rs.500 for 100ml)

The reason I mentioned aloe vera juice in the list is because not many brands sell it. And making aloe vera juice at home is a painful process. Kama Ayurveda has 100% organic cold pressed aloe vera juice. Just use it regularly and see how your face glows and you get a clear complexion. It also helps in treating sunburn, rashes, blemishes and acne. Also, you can use it to mix your herbal hair packs.

10. Rose Jasmine Hand Cleanser and Hand Lotion (Price: Rs.895 for 200ml) (BUY HERE)

Our hands and foot deserve the ultimate care, yet we ignore them the most. Hands show signs of ageing very soon as we subject it to harsh soaps often. Show some TLC to your hands with Kama Ayurveda’s gentle hand cleanser and hand lotion. It has a nice, delicate floral fragrance and makes your hands soft and moisturized.

Apart from these, their sulphate-free shampoos and silicone-free conditioners are definitely recommened. Also, I have tried couple of their massage oils – meditate & energize variants and found them a good relaxing experience for winters. And if you wish to buy essential oils/virgin cold-pressed carrier oils, Kama Ayurveda ones, even if slightly expensive, are worth it, as they are in purest form.

So which Kama Ayurveda products you have tried? Share your experiences with them below.

Editor’s Note: Loved the post Archana, I have used the Kumkumadi Tailam before my wedding, used it every night, and absolutely loved it. I still have some left and would start using it again soon. Apart from that, I love the Rose, Lavender and Vetiver Water. I have the Mridul Cleanser and have to start using it, also the Bringadi Oil.

Which are your favourite Kama Ayurveda products?

Top 10 Berry/Wine Lipsticks Available In India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Berry/Wine Lipsticks Available In India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Berry wine lip colors are really trendy and it is definitely not confined to winter now. Previously, girls used to think twice before going for a dark lip color but now, thanks to the winged liner or neutral eye makeup, it is very easy to sport a dark vampy or berry wine lips, flaunting every bit of boldness. The color berry/wine itself compliments the warm Indian complexions so much that literally every brand has their own version of it. To narrow down the search for your favorite berry/wine color, scroll down for the list compiled for the top 10 berry/wine lipsticks available in India.

1. Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Black Cherry – 599 INR (BUY HERE)

This Super Lustrous Crème lipstick from the house of Revlon is counted amongst one of the most popular wine/berry shade. The versatility lies in the color which suits every complexions so beautifully that it will make you feel like a diva! The lipstick is formulated with silk-enriched mega-moisturizers and vitamins, which keeps your lips soft and supple. This ultra-creamy saturated lip color is enriched with LiquiSilk technology that moisturizes your lips and boosts hydration. For the price, I would say this is a steal!

2. Maybelline Superstay 14 Hrs Lipstick-Wine and Forever – 575 INR (BUY HERE)

Wine and Forever from the range of Maybelline Superstay 14 Hrs Lipstick is one of the popular lipstick and also a dupe of Kylie Jenner berry lip color. It is a deep plum/berry wine with hints of maroon in it. The lipstick has 14 hour long lasting formula with ultra-light texture that glides on the lips like a dream. The pigmentation is rich and intense and successfully hides every layer of discolorations on the lips. It is incredibly comfortable to wear all day long with satin matte finish with luxurious texture and vivid color.

3. Sugar Vivid Matte Lipstick Big Bang Berry – 599 INR

Sugar Vivid Matte Lipstick Big Bang Berry is a beautiful purple tones berry color devoid of any shimmers. It is, by far, the best and comfortable matte formula I have come across with such an implausible texture that glides on the lips without tugging yet that a gel-matte formula to it. The shade is best suitable for medium to dusky Indian complexions. The lipstick is extremely long wearing and price point is great.

4. Streetwear Color Rich Ultra Moist Lipstick Berrylicious – 220 INR (BUY HERE)

If you are looking for a pretty rich berry shade with a blue/purple pearl undertones, then Streetwear Color Rich Ultra Moist Lipstick Berrylicious is the one for you. The texture is beautiful with soft satin formula and without any gaudy shimmers. It’s not very hydrating but it’s not drying either. The lipstick has a faint vanilla scent with a soft satin finish to it. The color is also long wearing and a great budget friendly berry/wine color.

5. MAC Satin Rebel Lipstick – 1450 INR

A lipstick compilation is incomplete without the inclusion of a MAC lip color. MAC Satin Rebel is deep plum shade with rich berry red undertones that augment on to the intensity of the shade on the lips. The texture is startlingly intense and incredibly comfortable to wear all day long. The color saturation is great and single swipe gives you the rich and dark color. The staying power is also commendable and moisturizing on the lips that doesn’t accentuates on fine lines.

6. NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Transylvania – 999 INR (BUY HERE)

The Soft Matte Lip Crème of NYX are the all-time hits and counted among the best matte lipsticks. I recently came across this color in this blog itself (Sahiba’s review and swatches) and loved the color. It is a dark berry with a deep plum undertones. The color will be a flattering one on any Indian complexion, especially for special occasions. It doesn’t make your lips feel dry and gives you a smooth and matte finish. Further, the lip color is extremely long lasting and highly pigmented.

7. MAC Media Lipstick – 1450 INR

Another stunning lip color from the house of MAC. MAC Media is a stunning deep burgundy plum color. It has a very creamy and smooth texture but not shining and glossy. The pigmentation is praiseworthy with two swipes and great when paired with neutral eye makeup and most mauve / pink blushes. With the signature vanilla scent of MAC, this lip color stays for a very long time without getting patchy. It will also suit all skin tones easily when worn correctly.

8. L’Oréal Paris Infallible Lipsticks Persistent Plum – 999 INR (BUY HERE)

The Persistent Plum is a beautiful wine shade with a touch of plum which makes it an ideal shade for brides and winter occasions. It is also a great warm wine color for Indian complexions. The lip color gives an intense pigmentation is a single swipe and will effortlessly cover any lip pigmentation. The hydrating vitamin E locks in moisture while to give your lips nonstop moisturization and yet has a satin finish on the lips. The lip color is extremely long wearing but doesn’t feather or bleed.

9. Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Wine Not – 599 INR (BUY HERE)

The Super Lustrous Matte range has the color Wine Not, a deep wine red color with slight brown accents that looks gorgeously for any winter and bridal occasion. It glides easily on lips evenly and without any tugs and gives a comforting matte finish. The lip color does not feel dry or settle in fine lines and you can easily skip the lip liner if you want. It is extremely long wearing and one of the best wine colored lipstick with such an impressive price tag.

10. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in Grape Wine – 325 INR (BUY HERE)

This lip color, Grape Wine is a beautiful deep plum with pink undertones. It is enriched with sun filter and exotic botanical butter formula to make your lips smoother and suppler than ever. Although the name suggest matte, it has a satin formula without any obvious creaminess though it glides on the lips like a dream. The color stays well for good 5-6 hours after the application. It doesn’t accentuates on fine lines and has a admirable staying power without bleeding.

Editor’s Bonus/Must Have: L’Oreal Paris Pure Reds Lipstick in Sonam’s Pure Garnet (BUY HERE)

If you want to have own just one berry shade in your stash, the L’Oreal Paris Pure Reds Lipstick in Sonam’s Pure Garnet is an absolute must have! Just buy that and you are sorted. It is the most unique and universally flattering deep berry shade. This shade also won the Vogue Beauty Award last year and I always get complimented and asked what shade I am wearing, when I have that on! Definitely try it or just buy it 😀

Editor’s Note: I loved the list Sanchita, my favourites are L’Oreal Paris Pure Garnet, Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick Kin and Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayon in Poison Ivy. I also have a limited edition Colorbar shade called Wild Mauve which is not berry but a deep mauve purple, I love that!

Which berry/wine lipstick is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.

Top 10 Volumizing Mascaras Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Volumizing Mascaras Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

You know the saying, ‘Inner beauty is great but a little mascara never hurts.’ Well, I say the more the better. I saw more of a kohl girl than mascara one mostly because I couldn’t remove mascara properly before. Well, one day I tried out a mascara for an event and I was astonished the way it has turned my eye makeup. And from that day onwards I never skipped mascara. I loved all those tutorials where the bloggers use the beautiful falsies but honestly speaking, I could never get the hang of it. Maybe one day I will or maybe not, but for now I have the super voluminou mascara. They define your lashes and enhance the eye makeup tenfold. So, I have combined the best of the best voluminous mascaras available in India. Read on to know more about it.

1. Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara – 500 INR (BUY HERE)

One day when I was picking up some random makeup products from the Maybelline counter, the SA insisted me to choose The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara. I was in double minds but somehow ended up picking it and I never had to try any other mascaras again because this was a gem. An amazing product that not only add volume but length to the lashes as well. I was having problem with false eyelashes and couldn’t get the hang of it. But, after I saw how this mascara actually give you the ‘falsies’ effect, I use it both regularly as well as for special occasion. Most the waterproof and washable variant are outstanding and for the price, it is one gem of a product.

2. Maybelline The Magnum Barbie Mascara – 399 INR (BUY HERE)

This is one of the very recent launch of Maybelline and compared to the price, it is again voluminous mascara as well. The wand is slightly curved that gives a proper curled effect to the lashes. The bristles are perfect to provide even amount of volume boost on the lashes to create that doll-like fluttery eye lash look to the eyes. Further, the mascara is sweat proof, waterproof, and smudge proof and hence keeps your eye makeup intact, all day long. In fact, it can be a great one for contact lens wearers. The mascara dries up easily and great for thin eyelashes as well.

3. L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Extra-Black Mascara – 795 INR (BUY HERE for 596)

A favorite mascara for every makeup artist in India. Although it does falls in the higher range category but every penny is worth spending on this beauty. It is such a kind of mascara which will give you everything – curl, length and volume boost that too in the most dramatic way possible. If you don’t want to go for false eyelashes on any special occasion and yet wants such lashes, go for this one and you will never get disappointed.

4. Lakme Absolute Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara- 725 INR (BUY HERE for 510)

Lakme has this Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara from their dramatic range that gives an opulent curl and dramatic volume effect, true to its name. It is a great long wearing mascara with water-proof and smudge resistant formula. The texture of the mascara is semi-thick and dries up pretty good and doesn’t flake from the lashes with the passage of time as well. it gives a decent volume boost which makes it great for day wear and wand is great for application.

5. L’Oréal Paris False Lash Architect 4D Mascara – 750 INR 

L’Oréal Paris has introduced for the 1st time sculpting-fibers in a mascara. It has been augmented with undetectable and ultra-supple 4mm fibers, hence, the formula builds up lashes by moulding, re-shaping and sculpting to give defined look. It has a beautiful wand which is tapered and slightly bent and also coats the lashes evenly without clumping and smudging the eye makeup. The formula is waterproof and gives a soft, fluttery look for daytime. Further, it doesn’t dry out the lashes as well.

6. Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara – 2300

This is the queen of all mascaras and that price tag is surely not for faint hearted ones. It comes in a luxurious deep ink blue packaging with a glossy and alluring gold body. The wand is slightly tapered and densely packed fibre bristles. It is comparatively slender it makes it perfect for application. The texture is light weight and wet formula but it doesn’t take much time to dry on the lashes. It also prevents clumping and adds an enormous amount of volume to gives the perfect ‘extreme’ look you desire. Further it doesn’t smudge or flux and comes off easily with an oil based eye makeup remover.

7. Colorbar Zoom and Whoosh Mascara – 650 INR (BUY HERE for 594)

Colorbar has the Zoom and Whoosh Mascara which comes in a beautiful cylindrical packaging of black, silver and pink. The unique thing is the two kinds of wand – for lengthening and voluminizing the lashes. For use the lengthening one and then the voluminizing to see what beautiful dramatic lashes it gives you. The formula is waterproof and color is jet black. It holds the curls well and also makes the lashes soft and comfortable all day long. It hardly clumps and great option for sensitive eyes as well.

8. Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara – 625 INR (BUY HERE) Review HERE

Deborah Milano Absolute Hi Tech Mascara has the revolutionary formula featuring 3D DH Complex for three-dimensional performance and lashes with unrivalled volume, length and definition. It also claims to be enriched with Triple Carbon Black DH Complex for dramatically pure color, and lash-strengthening Keratin. The bristles have a zigzag formation which prevents clumping yet gives you the right amount of volume and length. The bristles are soft so good for those having sensitive eyes.

9. Inglot False Lash Effect Mascara – 850 INR

Inglot is often compared to high-end brands and this mascara is another charmer from their collection. It has lump-free formula allows to reach a desired effect in just one sweep and the wand gives you the perfect precise application without smudging. The smudge proof formulation ensures the mascara will stay where it belongs, but is easily removable. The volume boost it gives is beyond one can fathom and along with the lengthening effect. It is also great for contact lens wearers.

10. Avon Super Shock Mascara – 599 INR

The wand of Avon Super Shock Mascara is a beautiful one which picks up the right amount of product and gives absolutely clump free application. It has a medium consistency and dries off rather quickly on the lashes. It makes the lashes soft and feathery without the hard and dry look. The result is very well defined and volume boost lashes with a uniform look. It is also waterproof and can be used as a great daily wear mascara. Further it is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist-tested.

Editor’s Note: I loved this list Sanchita, I would like to add Maybelline Colossal Volume which I have used previously for years! And also Essence Lash Princess Mascara which is pretty good and economical. Rest from this list, L’Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes, Lakme Absolute Flutter Secrets and Deborah Milano one are my favourites.

Which is your favourite volumizing mascara? Do let us know in the comments below.

Top 10 Forest Essentials Products, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Forest Essentials Products, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

With the growing awareness about the harmful effects of chemicals in beauty products, we can see an increased number of ayurvedic and natural brands entering the market. Forest Essentials is one such luxury, ayurvedic brand which is slowly becoming popular. “Make space on your bathroom shelves for a gourmet feast for your skin.” That’s what they claim! And well, I have to say that I have a soft corner for beauty brands & Made in India. Luxury Indian brands on par with international luxury brands! That’s my dream. Coming back to Forest Essentials, there is a lot of debate among beauty bloggers whether the quality justifies the very high prices and also the missing ingredients lists annoys many people, including me. But their unique products and methods of preparation definitely tempts me. Given a chance, I would really wish to visit their factory and watch their preparation process in detail. Anyway, today lets look at the best FE products that you should give a try.

1. Hand Pounded Organic Fruit Scrub (BUY HERE)

There are brands coming with hand pounded sambar and rasam powders! Well, okay, but that’s boring! How about a hand pounded fruit scrub? 😀 Made with organically grown dates and peaches. Blended with finely ground almonds. Top it with pure apricot kernel oil and honey… And hand pounded to right consistency… Slurp! Sounds delicious. Imagine treating your face to this luxury scrub. It gently exfoliates the dead cells and tan and reveals your natural, glowing complexion. Definitely give this one a try.

Price: Rs.1675 for 50g.

2. Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi (BUY HERE)

The name “Eternal Youth Formula” sounds tempting and yes, it has a lot of good reviews among beauty bloggers. If you are in your late twenties and just beginning an anti-ageing routine, this is a good start. It firms, tones and makes the skin more youthful. FE prepares it by soaking date and litchi fruit in pure rose water in clay pots buried under the ground to ferment. The cream is hand-mixed and FE claims that mantras are chanted while mixing to imbibe positive energy into the product!

Price: Rs.3600 for 50g

3. Moisture Replenishing Bath & Shower Oil Honey & Vanilla (BUY HERE)

FE is most popular for its wide collection of Bath & Shower oils. I would definitely recommend you to try one of these in winters. These are basically water soluble oils made from pure distilled essential oils to leave your skin supple and silky smooth. The delicious aroma of raw honey and vanilla oil instantly rejuvenate your senses and is an excellent way to pamper yourself in your night time bath routine so as to nourish your skin overnight.

Price: Rs.1675 for 200ml.

4. Advanced Soundarya Age Defying Facial Serum With 24K Gold (BUY HERE)

This ayurvedic anti-ageing serum is prepared with purified 24 Karat Gold Bhasma which is infused in a mix of oils, herbs, fresh cow’s milk, pure ghee and root extracts. The infusion is simmered over slow fire and left in copper vats to soak up the benefits of the metal. The final result is a intense, potent serum to make the skin younger, radiant, supple and naturally glowing. A Harry Potter miracle potion! Give it a try and reverse-age magically…

Price: Rs.3395 for 25ml.

5. Body Mist Iced Pomegranate with Fresh Kerala Lime

This was a newly launched body mist last year and it had a good reception due to its unique ingredients list. I mean, for our intense Indian summers, FE has nailed it with this combination of Iced Pomegranate and Fresh Lime. It instantly refreshes and cools the senses while the organic pure aloe vera juice helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.

Price: Rs.1675 for 100g.

6. Luxury Sugar Soap Bitter Orange & Cinnamon (BUY HERE)

These are clear sugar soaps handmade with pure unprocessed raw cane sugar. The sugar acts as a natural humectant and doesn’t dry out skin. The fresh, tangy scent of bitter oranges along with the warm, aromatic cinnamon stimulates and rejuvenate the senses giving an out of the world experience. Comes in other variants too like Rose & Cardamom, Oudh & Green Tea, Jasmine & Mogra, etc.

Price: Rs.395 for 125g.

7. Lightening & Brightening Tejasvi Emulsion (BUY HERE)

This is a luxurious facial massage cream specially formulated with whole cream cow’s ghee and other ayurvedic herbs which help to lighten blemishes and pigmentation. FE claims this particular product takes many months to prepare. Extracting potent ghee from cow’s milk, ageing the ghee with saffron and herbs and burying this mix in earthen pots under banyan trees for 2 months. Finally, it is simmered on fire by adding cow’s milk, virgin coconut oil and fresh rose petals.

Price: Rs.2275 for 50g.

8. Cleansing Shower Butter Nargis (BUY HERE)

We have heard of body butters, lip butters and TBS has even hair butters. But a shower butter! This is the first brand am noticing that’s offering a cleansing shower butter. This is a surely a luxurious creamy bath product to pamper yourself in winters. A blend of kokum butter and shea butter with the light fragrance of Nargis flower. The soft butters melts into a creamy lather which cleanses your skin while also nourishing it.

Price: Rs.1450 for 200ml.

9. Sanjeevani Beauty Elixir (BUY HERE)

Sanjeevani is a renowned herb in Ayurveda for its excellent skin rejuvenating properties. It “brings back the skin to life” and gives a luminous glow to dull skin. This is especially suitable for dry, aging skin and helps to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, plump up, soften and increases the elasticity of skin. FE prepares this using the traditional ayurvedic method of infusing the herbs, soaked in cold water overnight to absorb the rays of the moon. Sounds impressive!

Price: Rs.3175 for 30g.

10. Facial Tonic Mist Panchpushp

This is a water-based floral toner prepared using the purest form, from the condensation collected during steam distillation of flowers. It contains a blend of five flowers – rose, jasmine, kewda, marigold and saffron. This facial mist gives a gentle boost of hydration to the skin after cleansing.

Price: Rs.650 for 100ml.

The above is just a handful of their best products. Also, I would recommend their hair care range of sulphate free, paraben free, silicone free shampoos and conditioners and hair oils. Also their range of masques and ubtans are widely popular. Psst! FE has announced a new product, yet to be launched – Deeply Nourishing Facial Cleansing Paste with Almond, Pistacho & Honey. 😉

Editor’s Note: I absolutely love FE products Archana, have tried only a few though, but each and every product is so effective and works amazingly well. I am quite intrigued with the Tejaswi Emulsion and Nargis Shower Butter. I would also like to add a bonus 11 i.e. Kashmiri Saffron & Neem Delicate Facial Cleanser, it is excellent! Speaking of price point, I know it’s expensive but some of the FE products are totally justified. I would say the bath & body products can be replaced with similar brands like Iraya and Auravedic but the skincare is excellent and irreplaceable. I would anyway prefer FE skincare over Clinique, etc. 🙂

P.S: All Images from Forest Essentials website

So which FE products have you tried? What are your opinions on it? Do you think the high prices are justifiable? What other Indian brands are your favorites? Share your comments below.