Seer Secrets Smoky Rose Geranium Body Cleanser 30ml (Rs.72)
I love the metallic turquoise color of the Sugar Nail Paint. The eye cream also sounds good. I am not a fan of shimmery lip balms, so the Tvakh Lip Balm is not something I am very excited about but Tvakh has a lot of good skincare in general, so I might give it a try.
The rose geranium body wash from Seer Secrets smells really good!
Tvakh Lip Plumper does sound good, will definitely try it. Cinnamon does help make lips plump, plus it has argan oil.
For Seasoul lipsticks, I had an option of pick one shade out of 7-8 and I picked this neon purple. I was very tempted to pick the nude one but I have enough nudes and I am into bright shades and purples currently.
The total value of the products in this month’s bag comes to around Rs.1800-1850. I do like the fact that there are 5 full sized products and one deluxe sized sample. But I would liked a variety in brands. Perhaps instead of two lip balms/plumper, one could have been a full sized Neemli face mask/scrub.
Overall it is definitely value for money and if you like trying out new brands, you will like it.
I am also giving away two products from August Fab Bag on my Youtube channel, so check that out 🙂
Holi is coming up and I have so many good childhood memories attached with this festival. From prepping up previous day with balloons and pichkaris and finding all amazing colors to waking up early at 6-7 am and enjoying it with friends and family untill afternoon. It was so much fun! While the previous two years, I had my friends come over and we did have some fun with colours. But nothing beats the childhood fun, right.
This video totally refreshed my Holi memories.
#KhulkeKheloHoliYe Rang Hai Gaadhe Rishton Ke,
Inhe Pheeka mat padne do.
Holi is all about love, joy, family time, togetherness and applying colours. Khul ke khelo Holi doesn’t mean we waste water, water conservation is an important issue currently and we should always try our best to not waste water. Holi can be played with colors and is equally fun!
I have a contest for Holi for you guys 🙂 I have teamed up with Parachute Advansed Hair Oil where we will be giving away 5 Holi hampers to 5 of you.
All you have to do it share the above video on facebook, link HERE and tell us about your favourite childhood Holi memory in the comments below. That’s it. Just make sure to tag my page when you share the video on facebook so that I can verify the entry.
The contest starts right now and ends on Sunday 20th March, the winners will be announced on 20th itself, so that the winners can receive the hampers before Holi. It is only open to residents of India.
Good Luck guys and Happy Holi 🙂
Update: The winners are:
Shilpa Bindlish
Neha Thagela
Mansi Tokla
Shweta
Divya Gattani
Also hubby has picked winners this time for an unbiased third person view 🙂 Congrats winners! Please mail me at bhumika_thakkar (@)yahoo.co.uk with your complete mailing address and number soon, will have to send it ahead tom afternoon so that the hampers reach before Holi. If I do not get the details by 1pm tom, I will need to pick another winner.
I know many of you have already joined this giveaway, but for those of you who follow my blog and are not very active on YouTube, I have a giveaway going on, on my YouTube channel 🙂
So I just crossed 1000 subscribers and I am really overwhelmed by all the love and support from you guys! Thank you so much.
I am giving away this Swatch watch worth Rs.4600/- to one winner. The giveaway is ON for a month and all the rules of the giveaway are mentioned in the video’s description bar. The usual subscribe, like, comment, share.
The giveaway is open to only Indian residents this time.
Grid Solution CC Cushion SPF 50 PA+++ Review & Giveaway
Hi guys,
I had received this Grid Solution CC Cushion quite some time ago but did not get the time to use it thoroughly for review and hence the delay in the review. Now that I have used it enough, here is the review.
What the Company claims: Grid solution is an exciting and revolutionary all in one cc cushion.That does not require the use for foundation, primer or powder setting, grid solution provides all this in one application.
Our new technology allows your skin to glow and breath and provides coverage to all skin complexions from light, medium to tanned skin,
Containing superior antioxidant and sun protection against UVA and UVB of SPF 50 PA +++,
Grid solution is also 100% waterproof, anti allergy, spots and blackheads and provides instant hydration.
This formula fills in micro lines and ensures a smooth and even appearance. and the non-absorbing puff applicator cools and soothes the skin for a refreshing finish every time.
It is made in Korea and comes in this black round packaging. I really liked the packaging, it is sturdy and smooth and the quality is good, it is not like those cheap plastic outer we usually see. Also it is travel friendly. It comes with a mirror, sponge and the cushion. The concept is quite similar to the Lancome Miracle Cushion but that of course has many shades and a bit higher coverage.
The top compartment has the sponge with a grip hold on the top. The white compartment to house the sponge has enough distance between the sponge and there is a tiny plastic separator so the compartment will never touch the cushion.
The cushion was covered with a plastic wrap and on lifting it, it was perfect and neat. No mess up there. You get the product on pressing the sponge on the cushion 1-2 times, I don’t cover my entire sponge with the product but just one side as I won’t be going all over the face at once but build it slowly. I need to go about pressing 2-3 times since I just use one side and it is enough to cover my entire face.
The liquid is quite thin and comes out easily on the sponge, also it blends seamlessly on the face. Always go pat pat and never drag coz dragging will only remove the product. It is quite hydrating and takes care of dry patches also anywhere on the skin, does not accentuate them at all.
But it is slightly rich and gives that shine on the face, hence needs a compact powder on the top or else you might end up looking like an oil slick.
The best part about this cushion is the SPF, it has amazing sun protection with an high PA, you will not need any separate sunscreen when using this. Coming to the disadvantage, it is only available in one shade. The shade appeared a bit lighter to me on swatching but it oxidized over the day and by the time I removed it, my normal skin was lighter and this was darker.
It claims to be 100% water proof, so you can even use it while swimming for sun protection. Also they claim it acts as a primer and fills in lines giving the skin a smoother appearance. It does to certain extent, have to agree.
Also if you read the ingredients above, it has olive oil and aloe vera extracts which makes it rich and moisturising plus rose, jasmine, daffodil, clover, honeysuckle and other fruit and flower extracts. So it is skin care + sunscreen + some coverage.
Fortunately the shade more or less works for me, but I do need a compact on the top. I suggest using your shade of foundation or compact or a BB cream on top of it to match your skin tone. Also the coverage is very light, so you would need a separate concealer for your problem areas.
I have worn only the Grid Solution CC Cushion here for my base and nothing else. See the shine on the face, definitely needs a compact on top. Also the coverage is very low, so it only evens out the skin tones, but would not hide scars or dark circles.
I also got the five face masks shown above with the Cushion, they are so amazing! I tried the Milk one and loved my skin post the mask.
I am giving away one Grid Solution CC Cushion and these 5 face masks to one lucky winner. All the rules in the Rafflecopter widget below.
Haircut at Juice Salon: I went Short! #GetTheLookWithJUICE
Hi guys,
I had not got a haircut since December i.e. last I had got it done just before my wedding. So, it had been a good 6-7 months and my hair desperately needed a cut. Last week I went to the Juice Salon at Inorbit Mall, Vashi to try out their new monsoon haircut + style. Ronnie, a super talented and an amazing hairstylist came down all the way to Vashi for me.
You must have seen this pic on my Instagram.
Juice has come up with 3 new hairstyles for the monsoons, 2 for women and 1 for men. I tried out one according to my face shape and hair texture. Ronnie started with washing my hair and then applying a serum which also works as a heat protectant for the blow drying later.
She chopped off 4-5 inches from the ends. Now this is the first time I have gone this short at a time 😀 I have always had long hair and hardly go short,so this is a refreshing change.
She layered on the top section to give the hair volume on the crown. And side swept bangs to frame the face which I am completely loving. She made sure she gives a haircut which is just was-and-go on regular days. And it indeed is, I am completely loving it.
Ronnie wanted soft,wavy curls at the ends but not those tong ones, a much softer version. She curled the ends with a hair straightener and then blow dried the crown section to give volume.
She gave me a lot of hair tips about serums,shampoos and hair styling products in general,it was so good chatting with her. She used a hair spray on her palm and gently used it on the top for the bangs to stay in place.
Here is my ‘Before’ and ‘After’
Me and Ronnie..
This is how my hair looked from behind.
Time for the surprise! One of you gets a chance to get this haircut. All you have to do is:
Lakme Salon #TheSculptLook Makeover,Vlog & Contest
Hi guys,
A few days ago I went to the Lakme Salon to try out the new Sculpt Look. Read all about the hair and makeup in The Sculpt Collection HERE.
There are various hairstyles and different makeup looks which form part of the Sculpt collection, it is all about the chiseled,sculpted look and a lot of contouring on the face, sharp hairstyles,etc.
You can always get it tweaked a bit according to your face shape and how you want to wear it. I loved the Marsala Stairs haircut and style, but that was something very,very sharp and the stylist Shefali told me I would need to straighten my hair all the time for the effect of the stairs to show otherwise it would not look good on me. Another option was The Pixel Bob but then again I did not want to go that short. Rest were buns which would work perfect with gowns or something Indian.
Hair
We went with the Victorian Matte look, but since I was wearing a casual tee, the bun would not have looked good and we changed that into a sculpted pony with a pouf and a lot of back combing at the front.
For the makeup, the entire face was contoured and I was given a darker, warmer base. A wash of warm gold for the eyes and inner half of the lower lashline. The very long winged eyeliner did not work for my face, so we went with kitten flick and kept the lips matte and dark too.
A closer look at the makeup
For the lips, Pallavi used the new Lakme Absolute Sculpt Matte lipstick in ‘Pink Me Up‘ and applied it with a brush, giving the lips a perfect sculpted shape.
Since the lights at the salon were bright and yellow, colors appear a bit different.
Here is my ‘Before’ and ‘After’
Before-After
I also created a short vlog. This is my first video, I hope you guys like it 🙂
And time for the contest now, one of you gets a Lakme Salon Sculpt Look voucher where you can win yourself a complete makeover!!
What you need to do:
1. Tell me your which is your favourite look out of Lakme Sculpt Looks and why, in the comments below.
2. Like my video on YouTube and subscribe to my channel HERE.
3. Share this video & contest on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Google Plus) tagging me and Lakme India with the hashtag #TheSculptLook
Contest is open to residents of India who have a Lakme salon in their city. It starts today and ends after 2 weeks on 16th 20th July,2015.
Good Luck 🙂
Update: The winner is Priyanka Tanwar. Congrats 🙂 Do mail me your details soon.
I am back with a contest! First of all, how many of you feel our moms were always right and we should have listened to them more often 😀 :raises hand slowly: I think majority 😉
Let me share a few things today which my mom always told me to do, and I never did :p And now I feel, she was so right, I wish I had listened to her before.
Don’t binge on junk food
Well, I would not have to exercise later on, if I had listened to her.
Oil your hair more often,not only for the hair health but also to de-stress
Mom used to regularly oil my hair when I was in school and I had the best hair then, well like all, I reduced the frequency of oiling my hair once I entered college and then slowly it went down and down to nil. I should start oiling my hair again, miss my old awesome hair. Also the head massage my mom gave while oiling my hair was so so de-stressing.
Use natural stuff like curd,honey,besan,etc., for your skin
We all run after these face packs,face scrubs,face washes and what not and after using them for years, we suddenly realise that natural products are actually the safest and best. We should have listened to our moms before,right.
Early to bed,early to rise
Those late nights throughout our teens have changed our sleeping pattern and the weekends too, so getting up on weekdays for office has been such a pain for most of us :p
A penny saved is penny earned
Oh ya, the savings! Let’s not even talk about it, right :p Mom was always so right on saving and not spending like crazy.
I want to know your #MomWasAlwaysRight moments in the comments below and 2 winners will win special Parachute Advansed Aromatherapy gift packs.
The contest starts today and ends after 2 days on 11th May evening. Share this post on your social media tagging me and use #MomWasAlwaysRight for brownie points.
Also, when you win the contest, you can try this Art of Oiling on your mom 🙂 She will be very happy..watch the video to know how.
Good Luck 🙂
P.S: I am extending the contest till 12th May evening.
P.S: Image from Google.
Update: Time to announce the winners. I loved all the entries, it was so difficult to choose two, so I selected three 🙂 Yes, we have 3 winners- Rituka Gupta, Divya Asha and Prachi Aggarwal
Congrats girls. Please mail me your complete details soon.
Styling the new Lakme #HairIsFashion Hairstyle and Win a Hair Makeover
Hey guys,
Remember my new Lakme Absolute Salon #HairIsFashion Show Stopping Hair makeover HERE. I am in love with the subtle highlights and the cut Shefali gave me.
The highlights get a bit lighter and more visible after a few washes..so they are a little more prominent now.
How I would love to style my new hair?
With western/casual clothes, I love the way its blow dried here. I would prefer doing the same..straight locks with in between subtle hints of highlights on the crown and from behind the neck. The auburn looks perfect with a brick red lipstick here.
With Indian wear like a saree/dress, I would go with softer curls on the ends turning them outwards something like this..
Or add some embellishment with bangs similar to this (I am thinking of experimenting with short bangs)
Or side swept hair with waves..
Curls pinned to one side something similar to this..
Can’t wait to try different hairstyles..would definitely update you guys with pics of more trials..
For now, here is a contest for you guys..one of you gets a chance to win this Show Stopping Hair Makeover at Lakme Salon.
Participant must be a resident of India and must have a Lakme Salon in their city..the winner gets a Rs.1500/- voucher for their very own Show Stopping Hair Makeover.
All you need to do is answer a question why ‘Hair is Fashion’ according to you,in the comments below?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, all brands want to do something special for their loyalist fans and have come up with contests..here is another one for you guys.
Lakme Lip Love Lip Care is the latest launch by Lakme..a new lip balm that provides color + care.
What you need to do:
Share with us your lip care regime or your secret lip DIY/experiment in the comments below.
Tag/Post/Tweet/Instagram/Share this contest on social media.
The contest runs for 2 weeks and we have 2 winners each week who win Lakme goodies. It starts today and ends on 24th Feb. Open to Indian residents only.
Good Luck 🙂
Update: Week 1 winners are
Bhavya Nerchehal and Tarannum
Week 2 winners are
Disha and Sheetal
Congrats all 4 ladies..please mail me your details soon 🙂 And thank you guys for participating..we have many more giveaways/contests coming up.
Head & Shoulders has recently launched a new winter variant in their Anti Dandruff shampoo range i.e. Nourishing Winter Care. We have come with a small contest where two of you would win this Head & Shoulders Nourishing Winter Care Hamper.
All you have to do is:
1. Answer ‘What is your favourite winter memory?’ in the comments below.
3. Share this contest on twitter/facebook/instagram, for extra entries.
Two best answers will win this hamper. The contest starts today and ends on 15th Feb,2015. Open to residents of India and the prizes will be sent by the company.
I am about to try out this range..and will post a review soon 🙂
