Touch Nature Lemongrass Essential Oil Review, Benefits, How to Use
By Nidhal
They smell heavenly. They are perfect pick-me- up items to uplift your senses and lull you into a soothing slumber. Popularly used in aromatherapy sessions, essential oils, EO for short are highly concentrated, potent and therapeutic oils that need to be necessarily blended with a carrier/base oil for external use (and they are strictly not meant for internal uses). A base oil is simply any oil that mellows down the potency of the essential oil to the extent that its goodness isn’t reduced but it becomes conducive for use on skin.
The bottom line- Always, without fail, dilute essential oils in a base (or more than one) oil such as- virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO in short), virgin sesame oil and so on and so forth for use on skin/hair. Also, add only a few “DROPS’ and not teaspoons/tablespoons of the essential oil into the carrier/base oil. You stand the risk of scalding your skin if you add more than a few drops of essential oil to the base oil.
With these basic ideas in my, I zeroed in on TOUCH NATURE NEPAL LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL one fine afternoon as I was strolling the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal in 2014 🙂 The people are the epitome of courtesy , warmth and civility by the way. Coming back to the topic, let us begin with how the essential oil fared for me and how I used it for my skin and hair.
PRICE – 350 INR for 10ml (Buy similar from Soulflower HERE)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Dilute in a base/carrier oil of your choice, depending on your skin’s condition and use topically.
INGREDIENTS- Pure lemongrass essential oil
WHAT IT CLAIMS- Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a perennial plant in the Poaceae grass family and is native to the tropical and subtropical area of India, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Guatemala, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. It flourishes where the soil is slightly sandy and the climate moist and war. Lemongrass essential oil has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidant, astringent and diuretic properties.
MY EXPERIENCE-
Packed in a minuscule glass jar with a plastic cap on top and a layer of plastic covering with already perforated holes inset, the packaging of the essential oil is simple, spillage-free and travel-friendly. Yes, the provision of the double layer packaging makes it easy to carry without the fear of leakage. However, I wish a dropper was furnished so that drawing out the oil would have been easier. So, that is my input.
The oil has a riveting aroma. It uplifts you truly! The oil does not have a greasy/oily/thick texture but is fairly runny (as I see). One is not supposed to put it on one’s skin without dilution hence, I never risked doing the same.
FOR MY SKIN – I blend 3-4 drops of this lemongrass essential oil into two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and then, massage it on my skin especially after a bath for that ensures better absorption 🙂 Result? My skin feels hydrated, smoothed out and softened throughout the day besides emanating a lovely aroma that keeps me fresh
FOR MY HAIR- I mix 2 drops of this lemongrass essential oil with 2 tablespoons of virgin sesame oil (which is slightly warm for I prefer hot oil massages). Never mix the oils and then heat the resulting mixture. Do not even heat virgin sesame oil too much else or it may emit flames of smoke, indicating that all its goodness is going in for a toss. Simply heat the virgin sesame oil for a minute or two on LOW FLAME and then after a minute or two, add 2 drops of lemongrass EO. Mix well and apply on your scalp.
Keep it overnight and then apply a mask (optional step) the next morning, shampoo and condition as usual. You will end with shiny, hydrated and softened hair which I did Oh yes, as far as my experience goes, I find it suitable for use by all skin types except those with excessively dry skin. All hair types can go for it.
GOOD-
1. Riveting aroma. It sends one’s olfactory senses into a tizzy. In one word- Heavenly
2. Well-packaged
3. Well-priced. Most essential oils are within this range so, one is not being overcharged.
4. Perfect for aromatherapy sessions.
5. Can be added to hair masks with a foul odour to camouflage the smell.
6. Can be added to face masks in order to elicit a soul-stirring aroma.
7. Imparts a glow. I have added a few drops of the same to extra virgin olive oil and used on my face and neck (which is dry)every night for two months. Hence, can vouch for it. Please note, I said “drops”.
BAD-
1. Very difficult to find. I have not been able to find it in India. It is obvious since it is made in Nepal but even if searched online, one is unable to find to find it.
INTRODUCTION – Just when I started working out, I thought of using the Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream simultaneously because I already have way too many stretch marks around my hips and thighs. I knew that these stretch marks are simply going to aggravate once I start off with full-fledged workout session. Having used the cream for about two months now, here’s my review on the product.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Johara Body Firming AntiCellulite Cream is a fresh, light weight, fast absorbing cream that visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite (Orange peel skin) within 4 weeks of regular use. Rich in regenerating & firming plant extracts like Fors LeanCG, Boswellin Super, Cosmoperine, Caffeine & Amaranthus that helps to restore body’s youthful tone & improve firmness & elasticity of the skin. Other ingredients such as Jojoba seed oil, Horse chestnut seed extract (Venocin) & Olive fruit oil revitalizes the skin texture and leaves skin feeling soft and satin smooth.
The Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream comes in a rather large plushy tube which is creamy in color, along with a flip open black cap which is pretty sturdy. The opening of the flip open cap dispenses the right amount of product, avoiding any mess or excess. Though the tube looks slightly big, it is a perfect pick for travelling. It is light weight, sturdy and doesn’t mess up at all. Overall, I really like the packaging.
Coming to the texture and consistency, it is has a creamy consistency which leans on the thicker side. The smell is artificial and creamy but nothing that would hurt the nasal senses. Once you blend the product onto the skin, it simply refreshes with aroma and then fades off.
The cream takes some time to blend but it does merge with the skin with some nice massage. Initially, I simply used to apply and blend and the cream used to look oily on the skin. However, with the passage of time, I thought of massage a good amount and saw that it works better that way. Massaging the cream has its own benefits. Massaging helps in blood circulation in that part of the body and also reduces the stretch marks. Once blended onto the skin, the area feels slightly warmed up which is very noticeable in summer.
Coming to its effect of reducing stretch marks, I didn’t notice anything till a month. I have been quite consistent with the workout but even after losing some kilos I didn’t notice the increasing appearances of the stretch marks. It was simply after 40-45 days when I noticed that the stretch marks around my thighs slowly started vanishing. The skin also looked much toned and even.
However, the perfect toned and firm was still to come. The cream also works slightly on double chin as I notice the pictures looked pretty good as far as the chiseled look is concerned. There was no side effect of the cream on the skin throughout the time I used it.
The ingredient list of the Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream is pretty impressive. It is enriched with Fors LeanCG, Boswellin Super, Cosmoperine, Caffeine & Amaranthus that are naturally endowed to improve the texture of the cream and provides firmness and elasticity. Abundant quantity of Jojoba, Olive, glycerin and other fruit oils are added which adds a nice layer of hydration to the skin that also contributes to the enhancement. In fact, the product is paraben, sulphate, formaldehyde, synthetic dye free and also halal certified and dermatologist certified – which makes it a perfect pick for sensitive skin as well.
OVERALL – Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream is an excellent choice if you want to reduce the stretch marks and add a nice layer of hydration to the skin.
WHAT I LIKED
Nice packaging.
Creamy texture.
Blends well.
Reduces stretch marks.
Hydrates the skin.
Impressive list of ingredients.
Paraben, Sulphate, Formaldehyde and Synthetic dye Free
Halal Certified and Dermatologist Certified
WHAT I DISLIKED
Takes time to show results.
Pricey
Doesn’t firm the skin completely until you rigorously workout
RATING –4/5
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Editor’s Note: This sounds quite good, but agree anti-cellulite products do need a lot of time in general to show results.
Summer always calls for less makeup products on the face and we always prefer skipping the foundation. However, we still need something to look fresh, bright and that would even out the skin tone. So, the best option is BB/CC cream. BB means beauty balm which enhances the skin and brightens it while CC stands for complexion care and hides the minor blemishes and gives an even look to the skin. It is great for day time and office wear as well with its light weight and super absorbing formula. So, let us see the top 10 BB/CC creams in India.
Maybelline Clearglow BB Stick is a great choice for oily/combination skin, especially this summer. It has a mineral clay formula which guarantees 12hr shine control and contains the goodness of Salicylic acid to manage combination & oily skin. It never clogs the pores or suffocate the skin and has a beautiful sweat-resistant and sebum – resistant formula leaves the skin fresh all day long. It also contains SPF 21/PA+++ that protects skin from sun damage. It blends well and has sheer to buildable coverage. Downside is, it is only available in 2 shades.
It comes in a tube packaging with a creamy texture. However, the consistency is neither too runny in texture nor too thick. With its light weight texture, it is a comfortable emollient but non-greasy texture. It blends seamless without any streakiness or patchiness and gives a very sheer coverage. It adds a very soft glow to the skin and astonishingly wears quite long and well suited for oily to combination skin. You can also use it as a tinted moisturizer and the price point is extremely good. Further, it is enriched with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 24. The only downside is, it comes in a single shade.
3. Lakme CC Cream: Price- Rs.275 for 30ml (Review HERE) (Buy HERE)
Lakme CC Cream comes in a beige colored tube with a silver screw on cap. It has a slightly tight texture but surprisingly, it bends quite flawlessly on the skin and gives an extremely natural and airbrushed finish. It almost feel nothing and gives a soft matte finish which does not look dry or cakey, accentuating on fine lines. It gives light to medium coverage and evens out the skin tone and you can also layer it without the fear of looking unnatural. It also provides a brightening effect but a subtle one. It is long wearing and works great for every skin type.
4. Colorbar Perfect Match Beauty Balm: Price- Rs. 550 for 29g (Review HERE)
This is undoubtedly the best BB cream in India. It is available in 3shades with broad spectrum sun protection (UVA and UVB – SPF 20). The tube packaging is great with the texture of a creamy-mousse and blends on the skin like a dream. It gives a matte finish with a light coverage which looks really natural and you can happily skip the foundation. The yellow undertones compliments and brightens the skin pretty well and has a long wearing formula of around 4- 5hours without any touch ups. The product is also paraben-free.
5. Deborah Milano 5 in 1 BB Cream: Price- Rs 625 for 30ml
Deborah Milano Claims: 5-in- 1 BB CREAM has a soft, fluid consistency that allows for as little or as much coverage as required, without ever looking cakey. It is available in 6 shades which is great for a BB Cream in India. It has a matte finish which is ideal for oily and combination skin. It conceals and minimizes imperfections like dark spots and pigmentation and evens out skin tone while also protects it against UV radiation and pollution. It has a long wearing formula and wears even long when touchups with powder or blotting sheets are done.
6. Ponds White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream: Price- Rs 140 for 18g (Buy HERE)
Ponds White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream is quite a budget friendly one. It comes in white tube with screw cap. The cream is enriched with a powerful mix of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Allantoin and advanced superior sunscreen protection of SPF 30 PA++. The BB Cream blends well on the skin to give a natural semi-matte finish and effectively hides minor blemishes and also brightens up the skin. The consistency is great and can be mixed with a foundation for better coverage as well. It works best for normal to dry skin and oily skin in winters only. However, the cream is available in only 1 shade which won’t suit everybody.
7. L’Oréal Paris True Match Skin Idealizing BB Cream: Price- Rs 550 for 30ml (Review HERE)
This is an ideal BB Cream for dry skin and comes with a high SPF of SPF 35+++ that also shields skin against environmental assault. Sometimes it may cast a whitish cast but after 10-15mins it happily adapts to the skin tone. It blends well and seamless on the skin and also brightens up the skin, adds a soft glow while being almost matte when set with a powder. Further, the skin is enriched with anti-ageing active ingredients to smoothen out skin’s texture. It also has a wearing formula of around 4-5hours with little touchups.
8. MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm: Price- Rs.2100 for 40ml
This Prep + Prime BB Cream SPF 35 by M.A.C. is one of the best high end option. It has a light weight liquid, but not runny, consistency and blends best with a duo fibre brush or Beauty Blender sponge, hiding pigmentation and dark spots very well and keeps the skin shiny and moisturized during the whole day. It has a nice flowery fruity scent to it as well. You require a very less amount of product and it is also long wearing on the skin as well even in summers.
9. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream with SPF30 – Price-Rs. 1900
Clinique products are always counted among the best ones and this Age Defense BB Cream is no exception. It has SPF of 30 that protects the skin well. it has three shades which suits pretty well without any ghastly whitish cast. The consistency is a bit thick and product is 100% allergy tested and fragrance free. It provides medium coverage and also brightens up the skin tone for a daytime look. This BB Cream is well suited for oily to acne prone skin and have antioxidants. You can also use this as a day cream as well.
This multitasking formula perfects skin in various ways, like, it covers imperfections and evens skin tone, draws moisture to skin (well suited for normal to dry skin) brightens dullness instantly and over time, helps reduce the look of wrinkles (antioxidants and skin repair ingredients) and shields skin against damaging UVA/UVB rays with SPF 35. It is available in a wide shade range for all skin tones (available in 9 shades with distinct yellow tones) from fair to dark and won’t disappoint you at all.
Editor’s Note: I absolutely love the Ponds BB Cream, it matches me perfectly and the coverage is super! One of my friend swear by the Chanel CC Cream, so would like to include that too as a recommendation.
Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque Review
By Pallavi
Hello Lovelies,
Here I am back with yet another skin care product. By now you might have understood that I am a big skin care junkie. I buy more and more products of skin care than makeup. Because I really believe that healthy skin is the key to beautiful skin. And in summers I love to use face packs. After a long tiring day my skin becomes so pale and tired that I need something to boost and revive my skin.
And that is the time when I am in urgent need of face packs. And this is one of those purchases – Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque.
Price: Rs. 449 for 100 ml.
Ingredients:
Directions to use: Begin by splashing some water on your face. Now, squeeze out the mask from the tube. Dilute the mask a bit with water. Spread the mask all over your face. Let it dry for some time say 15-20 minutes. Now, rinse away your face with water. You may be in need of more water for this clay based face mask. So, wash your face thoroughly.
What the brand Claims: Like the special clay masks that were a favourite with the Egyptian goddess Cleopatra, our French Red Clay mask never fails to soften your skin, preserve its complexion and impart a natural glow. It is a gentle paste of French Red Clay, which is an absolute powerhouse of iron and other minerals! Best suited for normal to oily skin types, it cleanses, detoxifies and exfoliates the skin, leaving it highly refreshed and toned. The clay is blended with Rose oil, virgin Coconut oil and the balancing Cedar wood essential oils. As the oils further nourish the skin, Turmeric powder and Sandalwood give it a distinctive radiance.
My experience with Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque:
The Packaging of Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque is very simple and travel friendly. It comes in a medium sized tube packaging which has product details written all over it. The tube has a wide cap at the top which needs to be twisted so that the face mask comes out. You need to squeeze the tube lightly. A very little product is required per usage. So, a single tube will easily last you for months.
Now, coming to the texture part. The clay based face masque is quite hard and not that easy to spread. So, you need to dilute it with water so that it spreads easily. After spreading it on face it will take some more time than the usual face masque to dry. Once it dries you can notice a clean and clear skin. You can also notice some redness around your nose area in case you have a sensitive skin.
And if you have a dry skin then you should pat some moisturiser on your face immediately after washing using this face pack. Yes, girls this face pack is a bit drying. But all clay based face masques are i believe.
Good about Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque
1. Goodness of natural ingredients
2. Travel friendly packaging
3. Price affordable
4. Little product required per usage
5. Cleanses face effectively
6. No breakouts
Bad about Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque
1. Not easily available
2. Dries out your skin too much
Rating – 4/5
Editor’s Note: I love clay based face masks Pallavi, this sounds good!
Have you tried any French Red Clay Masque? Which is your favourite?
Wella EIMI Style Range Root Shoot, Dry Me, Perfect Me Review
Hi guys,
Wella has introduced few new products in their EIMI Styling Range and I have been trying them since the past few days, here are my thoughts on it.
About the Wella EIMI Range: The EIMI range has a product to suit everyone’s individual style, whether they desire a volumizing boost, wild textures, dazzling shine or a smooth and silky finish. Expressing individuality has never seen so easy. Individual style seekers can pick from 31 styling essentials including four new exciting products to create the style the best suits them – whether they want wild texture, dazzling shine, a volume boost or a smooth and sleek finish.
I love the matte grey and white cap packaging, with the EIMI written with different color on each product. The best part about this entire range is the fragrance, it smells absolutely amazing!!
NEW & HERO Dry Me dry shampoo for creating head turning volume and matte texture for any individual style. Those wanting to create some head turning volume and matte texture can try Dry Me, the new revolutionary dry shampoo.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Create volume and a manageable matte texture to achieve your look. Refresh your hair and absorb oil with this formula with Tapioca starch.
HOW TO USE: Shake me, spray me, style me. Apply evenly on dry hair, leave in and brush through.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 180ml
It’s a normal, tall spray bottle and is very easy to use. It does not leave too much of white powder residue on the scalp unlike other dry shampoos. It creates an immediate bounce and volume. I am so in love with the way it smells.
I am very lazy when it comes to washing hair and dry shampoos are a staple for me. I have tried 6-7 different brands of dry shampoos and I can easily say, this is by far the best dry shampoo I have tried!
NEW & HERO Root Shot means you are just one shot away from high precision, weightless root lift.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Perfect root lift is only a shot away with this mousse designed for precision application.
HOW TO USE: Shake, shoot, volumise. Apply on damp hair directly on the roots and blow dry as you wish.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 200ml
If your hair is straight & flat like mine and you love volume in hair, this is the product for you! Just take some mousse on your palms and apply it on your roots on damp hair and blow dry as usual. You will immediately get insane amount of volume. Trust me, you will absolutely love the results. Since I am not a person who blow dries a lot, I don’t end up using this often. I mostly prefer air drying my hair.
NEW & HERO Perfect Me – this delicate lotion adds shine, repairs, moisturises and tame fly-aways. It creates deliciously smooth hair.
HOLD LEVEL 2
Create natural style with smoothness with this delicate lotion that adds shine, repairs, moisturizes, tames flyaways and protects from the heat of styling tools.
HOW TO USE: Pamper, perfect, protect. Caress a small amount of product on mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair for a luxurious feel. Style as you wish.
MRP: Rs.900/- for 100ml
A BB Lotion for your hair. You must have heard about a lot of BB creams for skin, this is a BB lotion for your hair, and rightfully so. It not only gives the hair a smooth and shiny look and controls frizz, it also repairs, moisturises and works as a heat protectant. What more does one need 😀 I absolutely love it and use it every time post washing my hair. The smell stays on for a long, long time and I can’t stop smelling my hair for the entire day :p
Dry Me and Root Shoot are meant to give you volume and Perfect Me is meant to give hair a sleek and smooth finish. I use the Dry Me dry shampoo a lot, followed by the Perfect Me and Root Shoot whenever I blow dry.
My favourite from all three is obviously the Dry Me, followed by the Perfect Me :p I have clicked pictures before and after using the dry shampoo, the results are for you all to see..
This is my flat 3-4th day unwashed hair and just look at the volume I got on the crown with the dry shampoo.
Also this range is quite economically priced at INR 900. Mostly all hair styling products fall in that price category and talking about quality, I am highly impressed with this range! Highly recommended!!
EIMI is available in all Wella Professional salons. Simply ask your Wella Professional stylist for more information.
So as I mentioned in my previous post that I wanted to try this pack, I went ahead and bought it from my local chemist. This is something new for me because I haven’t tried this face pack from Himalaya Herbals yet. I have used the Purifying Neem a lot and have also tried the Refreshing Fruit Pack before.
What the Company claims: Himalaya’s Fairness Kesar Face Pack is a unique natural formulation that evens out skin tone for a fairer you! Turmeric, Walnut, Indian Aloe and Kesar rejuvenate and cleanse your skin of impurities, to reveal a natural glow. Walnut and Indian Aloe heal the skin and remove blackheads. Turmeric and Kesar enhance your skin’s complexion and elasticity. CINNABLOC™, our patented, herbal sunscreen agent, protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Key ingredients:
Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe your skin gently. The herb helps to even out your skin tone and complexion. It also helps to retain the skin’s elasticity and makes it supple.
Walnut has slightly acidic properties. It is particularly effective in treating acne and in soothing sunburned skin and eczema. Walnut helps in skin cell regeneration and in toning the skin because of its astringent properties.
Indian Aloe acts as an antibacterial and an astringent, which accelerates the healing of injured skin. Indian Aloe also softens and hydrates skin.
Kesar lightens skin, clears spots, enhances the complexion and gives skin an even tone.
Directions: Apply Fairness Kesar Face Pack evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Let the pack dry for 10-15 minutes, and remove with a wet sponge or towel. Rinse with cool water. For best results, use twice a week.
MRP: Rs.70/- for 50g, Rs.130/- for 100g
It comes in the same white and green Himalaya Herbals flip cap tube packaging. It’s a thick, creamy mask and light yellow in colour. It has this soft powdery smell, but doesn’t smell of kesar or turmeric.
I wash my face and towel dry it lightly, keeping it a little damp for the mask to glide on well. Apply it all over the face avoiding eyes and lips and keep it on for 20 minutes before washing off, massaging it with circular motions with wet hands while taking it off.
I have used it 3-4 times till now, like twice a week, and I can say that this does not make your skin fairer, I think what they mean is detan. It definitely removes tan and lightens the acne scars a bit, to make the skin even. But it does require regular and continuous use to show results.
Kesar and turmeric are very good to even out skin while turmeric is also anti-bacterial. Indian Aloe soothes the skin.
Skin feels soft, supple and fresh post usage. I do need a moisturizer post washing the mask though.
I would recommend this face pack in summers, especially if you have tanned after your holidays, this does remove your tan with regular use. I would keep my use once a week now.
You can check out Himalaya Herbals on Facebook HERE and on twitter HERE and also more from their Face Care Range HERE
Have you tried the #HimalayaHerbals #FairnessKesarFacePack yet? What do you think of it?
Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics’ Collection is something every girl wants to have in her kitty right now. It has some juicy lip kits, glosses, recently launched eyeshadow palette and a whole bling birthday edition collection. Most of the colors for lips and eyes are sported by Kylie herself and we love the way she carries off everything. Her looks are very easy to translated and pretty wearable for both daily wear (no, I am not counting the blue lipstick) as well as party wear. Therefore, I thought of jotting down the whole collection with price and detailing from the website itself for you to shop easily. Read on to know more about it.
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kits (Price: $29) – These are a rage already and we just can’t get enough of it. There are about 15 colors with a matching lip liner with the liquid matte lipstick available in the kit. Kylie has always emphasized on the combo of lip liner and liquid lipstick. These ultra-long wearing lip liners has a creamy texture that glide across the lips for a very easy and comfortable application. The Lip Liners sharpen easily in most standard sized sharpeners. The Liquid Matte Lipsticks have high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipsticks contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out. Here are the individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Lip Kit Ginger – Ginger is a warm terracotta brown.
Kylie Lip Kit Kristen – Kristen is a warm brown berry.
Kylie Lip Kit Maliboo – Maliboo is a light cool-tone nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Candy K – Candy K is a warm pinky nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Kourt K – Kourt K is a deep purple
Kylie Lip Kit Koko K – Koko K is a pale pink.
Kylie Lip Kit Exposed – Exposed is a warm mid tone beige.
Kylie Lip Kit Dolce K – Dolce K is a deep beige nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Posie K – Posie K is a cool mid-tone berry.
Kylie Lip Kit Mary Jo K – Mary Jo K is a true blue red.
Kylie Lip Kit True Brown K – True Brown K is a deep chocolate brown.
Kylie Lip Kit Dead of Knight – Dead of Knight is an intense true black
Kylie Lip Kit 22 – 22 is a vibrant burnt orange.
Kylie Lip Kit Freedom – Freedom is a rich navy blue.
Kylie Lip Kit Skylie – Skylie is a bright sky blue.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss (Price: $15) – Many of the shades from the liquid lipstick collection has been repeated in the gloss form and few shades are introduced in the gloss form as well. Altogether it has 7 shades. These ultra-pigmented, lustrous glosses glide on the lips smoothly and evenly leaving behind a luminous and voluminous effect. A blend of vitamin E and highly emollient ingredients provide hydration and moisturize the lips, while natural lip enhancers provide volume. The glosses have even and saturated application are provided with simplicity, yet comfort, and delivers a long lasting brilliantly glossy end look. Here are the individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Koko K – Koko K is a pale pink
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Candy K – Candy K is a warm pinky nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Posie K – Posie K is a cool mid-tone berry
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Exposed – Exposed is a warm peachy nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Literally – Literally is a neutral mid tone nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Like – Like is a warm mocha brown.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss So Cute – So Cute is a pale beige.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick (Price: $18) – Metallic lipsticks are already becoming a thing now and these 4 shades are totally bomb.com. The Metal Lipstick provides bold metallic lips with a creamy feel and rich mousey texture. While this is a long wearing formula, it does not ever dry down on your lips, lips remain moisturized and comfortable with a shimmering metallic finish. For an ultra-dramatic look, layer King over the top of your favorite matte lipstick. Here are the four individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick King K – King K is a soft metallic gold.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Heir – Heir is a golden metallic peach.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Reign – Reign is a deep metallic copper.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Kymajesty – Kymajesty shade is a blackened gunmetal sprinkled with silver and multi-colored glitter on top.
Kyshadow Kit The Bronze Palette (Price: $42 for 9 X 1.40 grams) – The Kyshadow Kit The Bronze Palette pressed powder eye shadow palette which is your secret weapon to create the perfect Kylie eye. Each Kyshadow Kit comes with 9 pressed powder eye shadows that can be used together to recreate Kylie’s favorite looks or customize your own. The Kyshadow kit pressed powder eye shadows are talc and paraben free, have medium buildable coverage and a velvety smooth texture.
Each Bronze Palette contains the following shades:
There are around 9 items in the collection which she revealed few days back in Snapchat. All the items are packaged in special limited edition gold packaging in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday. The products include are the following –
This ultra-shimmering, lustrous gloss glides on the lips smoothly and evenly leaving behind a luminous and voluminous effect. A blend of vitamin E and highly emollient ingredients provide hydration and moisturize the lips, while natural lip enhancers provide volume. The gloss has an even and saturated application is provided with simplicity, yet comfort, and delivers a long lasting brilliantly glossy end look.
2. Kylie Birthday Edition Lord Metal Lipstick – Price $19
This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. The Metal Lipstick provides bold metallic lips with a creamy feel and rich mousey texture. While this is a long wearing formula, it does not ever dry down on your lips, lips remain moisturized and comfortable with a shimmering metallic finish. For an ultra-dramatic look, layer King over the top of your favorite matte lipstick or dab in the middle of your lips for a highlighted ombre effect.
3. Kylie Birthday Edition Leo Lip Kit – Price $30
Leo is a true deep burgundy created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. This ultra-long wearing lip liner has a creamy texture that glides across the lips for a very easy and comfortable application. The Lip Liner sharpens easily in most standard sized sharpeners – just make sure your sharpener is not dull. The Liquid Matte Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out.
4. Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Mini Kit – Price $36.00 for 6 X 0.02 fl oz./oz. liq /0.65 ml
Each matte liquid lipstick mini kit contains the following shades: Exposed (warm mid-tone beige), Dolce K (deep beige nude), Koko K (pale pink), Candy K (warm pinky nude), Kristen (warm brown berry) and Leo (true deep burgundy). The Liquid Matte Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out.
5. Kylie Cosmetics Rose Gold Crème Gel Shadow – Price $20
The Crème Shadow is the perfect way to add a pop of metal and create the perfect ‘Kylie eye’. The Rose Gold Crème Shadow was created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. The Rose Gold Crème Shadow provides a beautiful metallic finish in an ultra-long wearing formula.
6. Kylie Cosmetics Copper Crème Gel Shadow – Price $20
The Crème Shadow is the perfect way to add a pop of metal and create the perfect ‘Kylie eye’. The Copper Crème Shadow was created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. Crème Shadow meets metallic. The Copper Crème Shadow provides a beautiful metallic finish in an ultra-long wearing formula.
7. Kylie Cosmetics Dark Bronze Kit – Price $38.00
The Kyliner Kit combines the perfect shades, textures and tools to create the most defined and sultry “Kylie eye”. Each Kyliner Kit comes a crème gel eyeliner, eyeliner pencil and a full sized eyeliner brush. Dark Bronze is a shimmering deep brown. This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. This ultra-long wearing crème gel eyeliner has a creamy texture on application and then sets up for all day wear without smudging or smearing. Rich intense pigment provides a dramatic end look. This eyeliner has a creamy texture that glides across the eyes for a very easy and comfortable application and long wearing finish. The Eye liner sharpens easily in most standard sized sharpeners
8. Kylie Cosmetics Makeup Bag – Price $42
A medium sized nylon makeup bag that is the perfect way to store and carry all of favorite your cosmetics products.
Editor’s Note: Though her products are on the expensive side, I love some of her shades. Very unique. I did love to try the Matte Lipstick Mini kit, seems quite like a deal! Also the Kyshadow palette, since I am a total warm neutral shadow girl
So, which is your favorite one from the whole Kylie Jenner Collection?
I love the Kala Chashma song, it was a hit during my college days and I am absolutely loving this new mix too. Katrina Kaif looks stunning. Her killer abs and dance moves are the highlight of this song!
Here is the video of the song, if you still haven’t seen it..
I tried recreating this look, as one of my YouTube subscriber Neha requested for it. I am too lazy otherwise, but thanks for the push Neha 😀
Katrina has a soft plummy brown matte smokey eye going on with soft glossy pink lips. She doesn’t have any highlight or contour going on, not that she needs contouring either, her chiseled body and face are more than naturally contoured 😀
The bag is faux leather and navy blue with pink purple polka dots. It is quite sturdy and nice, quality wise.
Products I got:
Geri G Foundation: Rs. 2500
Natural Bath & Body Grapefruit & Vitamin C Face Masque- 50ml- Rs.325/- for 100ml
Kronokare Anti Turm Repairing Hair Oil- Rs.225/- for 30ml
Just Herbs Malabar Lemongrass Body Wash- 50ml- Rs.545 for 200ml
Livon Serum 3 sachets worth Rs.15
I got an option to choose one makeup product from Geri G. this month. Geri G. Makeup products are a line of the Hollywood Makeup Artist Geri Giagnorio
Every product in this collection features Geri G’s proprietary Nanomarine-5 ingredient mix of omegas, antioxidants, aloe vera, proteins, and retinyl palmitate for your most radiant skin ever. All products are vegan and cruelty-free.
You can can choose from any ONE from : hydrating lip gloss, volumizing mascara, weightless foundation OR multi-purpose blending eye & cheek duo! Choice is available on first-come-first-served basis, till stocks last.
I went with the foundation in Medium and I am really looking forward to trying that out, I hope the shade matches well.
Apart from that the Lemongrass Body wash and Grapefruit Face Masque are quite interesting too.
I quite liked this month’s bag, apart from the full sized foundation, also for the deluxe sized samples. I do recommend this month’ bag but make sure you subscribe quickly to get makeup of your choice 😀
I got the July Lip Monthly Bag 2-3 days ago, they usually ship towards the end of the month, hence the delay.
Lip Monthly Bag is a beauty subscription bag where you get 4-5 full sized lip products every month, it can be anything related to lips from lip balm, lipstick, lip butter, lip oil, lip scrub, liquid lipstick. Sometimes they add a pigment or eyeshadow too.
MRP: $12.95
They have free shipping worldwide and you can get 50% off on the first bag using the coupon code ’50OFF’. Also they have much cheaper and value for money deals on 4 months and 12 months subscription plans.
The July Summer theme bag is super cute, bright orange with Summer written on it and glasses printed. The print is on both the sides.
Products I got:
City Color City Chic Lipstick Heartbreaker – $4.99
Mirabella Lipstick Cherry Shine- $21
Cougar Perfect Pout Lip Plumper- £29
Bellapierre Shimmer Mineral Pigment- $15
Total value of the products- $74+
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Heartbreaker with Cinnabar pigment on top would make a beautiful metallic lip!
I think Lip Monthly Bags are total value for money, considering the price and the fact that they have free shipping worldwide. Plus you get to try all international brands and majority products are full sized.
I definitely recommend trying out Lip Monthly! And I do love the July Bag
Have you tried Lip Monthly Bag before? What do you think of it?
