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Sugar Cosmetics Suede Secret Matte Lipcolours Review, Swatches

Sugar Cosmetics Suede Secret Matte Lipcolours Review, Swatches

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Sugar Cosmetics Suede Secret Matte Lipcolours Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

Sugar Cosmetics launched new Suede Secret Matte Lipcolours today. They are launched in 10 shades currently.

Claims: Plunge head first into high-pigmented matte fantasy with the SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour! With a formula so lightweight that you’ll forget you’re wearing it and a finish so plush that it never feels dry even when it dries – your search for the ‘holy grail’ liquid lipstick is pretty much done.

Work this #MadeInItaly beauty to take matte to the max with a punch of opaque colour in every swipe. Dries quickly to a smooth matte finish without leaving your lips parched – this is your secret weapon to hack a luxurious pout! The SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolourboasts of a 12-hour stay and comes in a spectrum of highly-pigmented shades that complement a slew of complexions – make it your goal to own every one of them!

How to Apply: Gently remove the excess from the applicator first. Use its curved tip to apply the liquid lipstick like a liner. Then swipe the lipstick on to fill in your lips.

Benefits: The SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour applies wet then dries down to an ultra-matte yet ultra-comfortable finish that doesn’t budge. Its formula is infused with moisturizing jojoba oil and shea butter that give lips a smooth, nondrying finish. The curved applicator is designed to hug lips of all shapes and makes it easy to stencil and colour in between the lines.

MRP: Rs.799/- for 6ml (Buy HERE) 

GET DISCOUNT USING ‘BTXSUGAR’ on https://in.sugarcosmetics.com

Shades:

01 Muslin Mauve (Mauve Nude)

02 Plush Pink (Deep Rose Pink)

03 Velvet Violet (Dark Raspberry)

04 Crêpe Coral (Peachy Coral)

05 Poplin Plum (Blackened Plum)

06 Taffeta Terracotta (Terracotta Brown)

07 Tweed Taupe (Taupe Rose)

08 Brocade Burgundy (Burgundy)

09 Felt Fawn (Grey-toned Beige Nude)

10 Satin Scarlet (Red)

It comes in a frosted, transparent packaging with a black cap. The cap of one of my lipcolour broke though, it was too tight and stuck and a part of the cap broke. However didn’t have an issue with any other lipcolour. They are formulated and manufactured in Italy.

These are different from the previous Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks. These are not drying and are very comfortable on the lips. They have a velvet matte finish and a moussey formula. They stay for about 6-7 hours. They take time to dry though, they take about 3-4 minutes to dry completely but once set, they don’t transfer. They would survive light tea, drinks, snacks, etc. but if you have a full oily meal, then these would fade from the center and will need reapplication.

L-R: Muslin Mauve, Plush Pink, Velvet Violet, Crepe Coral, Poplin Plum, Taffeta Terracotta
Tweed Taupe
Tweed Taupe
L-R: Brocade Burgundy, Felt Fawn, Satin Scarlet

Velvet Violet shade was slightly patchy, rest were all pretty good and easy to apply. You can wear these even if you have dry lips, because these don’t accentuate fine lines or suck the moisture out of your lips.

Overall I would say, I do find these a little expensive but the formulation is very good. Pick a shade if you don’t have any such similar shades already.

My favourite shades are Muslin Mauve, Taffeta Terracotta, Tweed Taupe and Felt Fawn.

Which shades do you like the most?

Himalaya For Moms Intimate Care Range Review

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Himalaya For Moms Intimate Care Range Review

Hi guys,

Himalaya had launched For Moms range about a year ago and I had reviewed a few products from the range, see HERE.

Starting with the Intimate Wash,

Claims: During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, the intimate area is prone to excessive vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching which increases discomfort. Pregnancy hormones cause acidic changes in the vaginal area. To maintain the acidic pH balance of the intimate area, it is essential to include an intimate wash in your personal hygiene routine.

Maintaining vaginal hygiene is an important task for women during and after pregnancy. Soap and water are not ideal as soap, which is alkaline, disturbs the vaginal pH balance and can be too harsh. Water alone will not suffice as it has a neutral pH. Himalaya FOR MOMS Intimate Wash is specially formulated for women during and after pregnancy to gently cleanse the intimate area, maintaining freshness throughout the day.

Benefits of using Himalaya Intimate Wash FOR MOMS:

  • To cleanse excessive vaginal discharge
  • To maintain normal vaginal pH balance between 3.5 and 4.5
  • To help control itching
  • To help control odor and irritation
  • To feel fresh and confident

MRP: Rs.125 for 100ml, Rs.220 for 200ml

An intimate wash is something which should be a part of your daily routine, whether pregnant or not. I have been using this since the past few days and I quite like it. It’s very gentle on the skin and cleans the area well. It doesn’t dry out the skin and it claims to be safe to use during and post pregnancy.

It has a simple, no fuss packaging with a flip cap top and dispenses the required product. It has tea tree oil and pongamia oil which are anti bacterial and help prevent itching and odour.

Coming to Intimate Wipes,

Claims: Himalaya FOR MOMS Intimate Wipes is specially formulated for gentle cleansing of the vaginal area to maintain freshness throughout the day.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs. 47 for 10 sheets and Rs. 104 for 25 sheets

When you are on the go, you cannot use an intimate wash and that is when intimate wipes come into picture. These are perfect for travelling, a pack of 10 sheets is something you can easily carry along in your bag.

These would be really beneficial for mothers post pregnancy, especially if you have had a normal delivery, because the discharge doesn’t leave you months, at times.

It has lavender oil and pongamia oil which again helps in controlling odour and keeping the area dry, clean and fresh.

Finally for all you moms out there who are breast feeding, Himalaya has launched Nursing Wipes

Claims: Taking care of nipples is important for lactating mothers – both during travel and while at home. These wipes gently clean and remove any milk or sweat remnants on the breast and help prepare you for breastfeeding.

Regular breastfeeding can increase the sensitivity of the nipple skin, leading to sore, cracked nipples. Cleansing with soaps can remove natural moisture, further irritating sensitive skin. The use of wipes before and after nursing improves breast hygiene and ensures comfortable breastfeeding.

Himalaya FOR MOMS Nursing Wipes help maintain breast hygiene naturally. Free from mineral oil, our Nursing Wipes contain the goodness of 100% edible grade coconut oil.

Coconut Oil

  • Hydrates and softens dry nipples
  • Protects skin from chapping
  • Reduces dryness and soreness

Ingredients:

Directions: Pull out one wipe and gently cleanse the nipple and areola before and after breastfeeding. Dispose after one use. Reseal the package to keep the wipes fresh.

MRP: Rs.70 for 24 sheets, Rs.190 for 72 sheets

I gave this to a friend who delivered a baby boy 2 months ago and is breast feeding. She does use a nipple cream when the baby is not feeding and has to clean and dry the area often.

She found these wipes really helpful, especially when she is out with the baby because you cannot carry everything with you when going out of the house. These are really useful for lactating mothers during the breast feeding period.

I am glad Himalaya made a separate category For Moms and is adding new products time and again.

Swatches- New Shades 15 to 18 of Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayons

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Swatches- New Shades 15 to 18 of Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayons

Hi folks,

Sugar Cosmetics keeps on adding new shades and to their existing products and launching new products. This time they have added 4 new shades to their Matte As Hell Lip Crayons range.

Check out the review and previous swatches HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

MRP: Rs.799/- (Buy HERE)

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The shades added this time are:

L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18

15 Stephanie Plum which is a mauve plum

16 Claire Underwood which is a yellow brown based orange

17 Brandy Herrington which is a rusty reddish pink

18 Rosalind which is a nude rose

L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18
L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18

First three shades would work for all skin tones and the last shade would work for fair to medium skin tones. Stephanie Plum and Brandy Herrington are my favourites. 

All the 4 shades are perfect, everyday wear shades. Rosalind would be a nice MLBB for fair skin tones, it’s a peachy pink. Brandy Herrington looks more like a rosy brown and is an universally flattering, wearable shade. It’s neither nude nor too bright. Claire Underwood is more brown than orange. Stephanie Plum has the perfect mix of mauve and plum.

Overall, I loved all the four shades. Sugar always brings amazing colors and their formulation of lip products is fabulous. I am a big fan of the Matte As Hell Lip Crayons range and definitely recommend these.

Which shade did you like the most?

Top 10 Makeup Setting Sprays Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Makeup Setting Sprays Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Applying makeup is not just enough; you have to make sure that the makeup lasts throughout the day. When you are going full glam for any occasion or want that popping highlighter to remain lit all day long, you have to invest in a good makeup setting spray. It helps to keep the makeup intact, remove any extra layer of power and makes you look impeccable. Every makeup artists uses a makeup setting spray. These are available in variants like dewy, matte or simply keep the makeup intact. While using a makeup setting spray, shake the bottle well, hold it 8 to 10 inches away from face and spray 2 to 4 times in an “X” and “T” motion. We have compiled a list of some of the best makeup sprays available in India to help you through it.

1. MAC Fix + Spray – Price Rs. 1800 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

MAC Fix + Spray is by far one of the best makeup setting sprays that you won’t mind splurging on. This is a magical and most important product in your vanity. You can use it as a primer for face, makeup setting spray or simply on the eye shadow brush to apply the loose pigment. You can also apply powder foundation for day time and spray this mist to make it last all day long. This is one of the favorites of most of the MUAs all over the world. This is basically a lightweight mist of water packed with vitamins and minerals, infused with a blend of green tea, chamomile and cucumber to gently soothe and refresh the skin. It instantly hydrates the skin, gives a refreshing and soothing touch and suits all skin types.

2. Kryolan DermaColor Fixing Spray – Price Rs. 800 for 150ml (BUY HERE)

Kryolan DermaColor Fixing Spray is one of the best makeup setting sprays with an easy price tag. The product has alcohol content in it. It keeps the makeup all day long even if you have very oily skin. The product is excellent for brides and it also feels cool on the skin. If you have gone overboard with powder, this product will fix it in a minute without looking patchy at all. It has SPF 20 which is really great and the product will give you a medium-dewy finish without looking shiny. It will not break you out but requires a good cleanser to remove makeup.

3. Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief – Price Rs. 3250 for 125ml (BUY HERE)

The Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief is excellent for dry and dull skin and can be used as a hydrating moisturizer or primer, facial mist for refreshment or a makeup setting spray to get a soft dewy look on the skin. It is very hydrating and completely fragrance free. It gets absorbed quickly without any residue and it does not feel sticky on the face at all. It works well on every skin type and helps to remove dry patches. Thus, you can sue it before applying makeup and also as a finishing spray.

Also Read: 10 Best Sunscreens for Different Skin Types in India

4. NYX Makeup Setting Spray – Price Rs. 875 for 60ml (BUY HERE)

NYX Makeup Setting Spray is available in 2 variants – Dewy and Matte. Thus you can use it as per your preference. The sprays are lightweight and comfortable and set the makeup really quickly. It takes away the patchy powdery look and gives a matte or dewy effect as per your pick. It forms a protective film on the makeup and makes the makeup on the face last longer. The only drawback is that it has odd chemical odor.

5. Freedom Makeup Pro Studio Fixing Spray – Price Rs. 1000 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

Freedom Makeup Pro Studio Fixing Spray is al lightweight spray that helps deflect surface shine for a natural matte finish. It has various ingredients that will help you achieve a flawless look that will keep foundation and eye makeup in place with no smudging or fading for that just- applied natural look lasting up to 12 hours. The T-zone remains less oily and shiny and the powdery look is all gone. The finish is a balanced matte and dewy and great or any occasion.

6. Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Makeup Fixing Spray – Price Rs. 1000 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Makeup Fixing Spray is pretty much like the Freedom one but has various variants like Illuminating, Oil Control version or Matte one. It helps to keep your makeup in place all day long and also protect the skin against heat and humidity, cold, and windy conditions and also the prevention of makeup breakdown. The makeup remains intact for up to 8hoours. This product will not break you out and gets readily absorbed in a couple of minutes.

7. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender – Price Rs. 999 for 100ml (BUY HERE for 749)

The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender is a lightweight, oil free setting spray that sets the makeup like no other. It will prevent the makeup from melting, fading and no-touch ups are required. It will also prevent the foundation from smudging or settling into fine lines for all-day long. The mist gets absorbed very quickly, giving you a matte look. The product is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic and will suit every skin type. Also, there is no residue left behind after use.

Also Read: Best Bridal Foundations in India

8. L.A. Girl Pro Setting HD Matte Finish Spray – Price Rs. 850 for 30ml (BUY HERE for 680)

The L.A. Girl Pro Setting HD Matte Finish Spray has an ultra fine in texture which is super lightweight with a non-sticky formula that evens out the base. It dried very quickly without any residue and prevents makeup transfer. It has almost no fragrance and cruelty-free and vegan in nature. It also prevented the skin from getting oily and keeps oily area of the face from getting patchy. Although it says a matte spray, the finish is more of a natural matte that addsa a glow but takes away all the extra powdery-ness from the skin itself.

9. Milani Make It Last and Dewy Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set – Price Rs. 1300 for 60ml (BUY HERE)

Milani Make It Last is available in two variants – “Hydrate + Illuminate + Set” and “Prime + Correct + Set”. This product works as a primer and makeup setting spray that gives you a natural finish and takes away all the patchiness, unevenness and cakey look. It delivers just the right dose of dewy or matte look to the complexion with a cooling, refreshing feeling while locking in your makeup for up to 16 hours without creasing, smudging or fading.

10. PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer – Price Rs. 850 for 120ml (BUY HERE)

The PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer is a very light weight makeup setting spray with the indulgent ingredients of beneficial vitamins that protects skin and makes makeup last long all day. It has herbal and floral extracts and this aero spray technology eliminates blotchy watermarks, cakey look and gives a flawless natural look with illuminating high points of the face.

Thus, these are the best makeup setting sprays available in India.

Editor’s Note: That’s a perfect list Sanchita. I would like to add the Colorbar Stay The Day Finishing Mist (Buy HERE) which was the only one available here in India earlier apart from Fix+. I absolutely love that and again it’s affordable at Rs.850/- Currently loving the PAC one, NYX and Makeup Revolution ones are also nice.

Which is your favourite makeup setting spray?

Himalaya Youth Eternity Range Launch, Review

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Himalaya Youth Eternity Range Launch, Review

Hi guys,

I attended the launch of Himalaya Youth Eternity Range last week and I have been using the products since a week now. The range consists of the Himalaya Youth Eternity Day Cream, Youth Eternity Night Cream and Youth Eternity Under Eye Cream. I had mentioned about these in all the new launches in India post.

The products have been specially formulated using stem cells from the Edelweiss Plant. The stem cells are combined with herbal active extracts of flowers like Rose Myrtle, Fire Flame Bush, Woodfordia and Cipadessia Baccifera, to hydrate and regenerate your skin.

Day Cream

Claims: The Himalaya Youth Eternity Day Cream is a breakthrough formulation based on Plant Stem Cell Research and exotic Herbal Actives. The Day Cream is light, non-greasy, fast- absorbing and consists of a powerful blend of botanical extracts that reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and re-plump your skin, leaving it looking healthier and younger. SPF15

MRP: 10ml Rs.99/-
20ml Rs.249/-
50ml Rs.499/- (Buy HERE for Rs.374/-)

Ingredients:

Night Cream

Claims: The Himalaya Youth Eternity Night Cream is a special blend of Edelweiss Plant Stem Cells, Woodfordia, Rose Myrtle, Cipadessa and Apple, rich in powerful antioxidants and polyphenols. The Night Cream works overnight to provide intense hydration, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin even-toned, healthy and visibly youthful.

MRP: 50ml Rs.499/- (Buy HERE for Rs.374/-)

Ingredients:

Under Eye Cream

Claims: The Himalaya Youth Eternity Under Eye Cream is rich in anti-inflammatory properties and is a superior blend of ingredients like Edelweiss Plant Stem Cells, Woodfordia, Rose Myrtle, Cipadessa and Amla. The under-eye cream gently nourishes and hydrates the tender skin around your eyes, leaving it remarkably bright, healthy and youthful. 

  • Reduces crow’s feet, wrinkles and fine lines in 4 weeks
  • Antioxidants treat puffy, morning eyes
  • Visible reduction in under eye pigmentation and dark circles in 4 weeks

MRP: 15ml Rs.525/- (Buy HERE for Rs.393/-)

Ingredients:

For best results, use all three products in a routinely manner.

The plant stem cells technology is being used for the first time in skin care, and also all the other ingredients sound pretty promising. We also had a Q and A session with Dr.Harsha Bijlani, and the research and development person.

This range claims to not only reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but give a radiant, even toned, plump and healthy skin. I guess we all want that, don’t we. 

I love the packaging, it is very convenient and travel friendly. Both the day and night cream round pumps and the eye cream dispense the exact amount of product you need.

The eye cream is very light weight and gets absorbed in a minute. I start with the eye cream first and then use the day cream/night cream morning and night respectively. The day cream is slightly thick but blends in well and again gets absorbed in a minute. It does not leave the skin shiny or greasy but in fact gives a matte look. This works great under makeup too. Also it has SPF 15, so it is good enough to use indoors, if you are not stepping out.

Night cream is slightly richer and thicker, it moisturizes and hydrates the skin really well. Skin is completely matte and softer, plumper in the morning after.

Since the weather has gotten cooler and drier in the past week in Mumbai, I am really liking this range and it has kept my skin hydrated and moisturized. I will keep using it for 4 weeks and update you guys on the range. Untill now, my skin really likes the Himalaya Youth Eternity Range. I just wish the range was fragrance free, as that’s how I prefer my skin care to be.

I highly recommend trying out this range, and it’s available for a very decent price on Amazon.

Have you guys tried the Himalaya Youth Eternity Range yet?

P.S: This post is in collaboration with Himalaya

Best Bridal Foundations in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Best Bridal Foundations in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Foundation is the most important base for bridal makeup and that is why you have to be extremely careful while choosing a bridal foundation for yourself. A bridal foundation must be medium to high coverage, no flashbacks and must not oxidize, melt or separate along with a long lasting formula. Also, the foundation should be suitable to your skin type, must no look too dewy or too matte and lastly a good shade range to choose from. Although the criterion look huge, we have narrowed down the best bridal foundations in India in both affordable/budget friendly and high end range.

AFFORDABLE/BUDGET FRIENDLY

1. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation – Price Rs. 550 (BUY HERE)

Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation need no introduction. It is, by far, one of the best foundations in the drugstore category, not only in India but all over the world. Maybelline recently added few more shades and right now the range has around 14 shades to choose from. The foundation has a natural matte finish that adds a certain glow to the skin. It has no SPF and thus never flashbacks in pictures. It contains blurring micro powders that erase pores and absorb oil that gives a natural, seamless finish. It will be suitable for every skin type as well. The coverage is medium to buildable.

2. PAC HD Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 795 (BUY HERE)

PAC HD Liquid Foundation is another liquid foundation with medium to full coverage and has the proper HD finish with an affordable price tag. The foundation range has 19shades including both cool and warm undertones. It gives you an amazing flawless look and yet looks natural. The foundation never flash-backs and can be used by all skin types. It is extremely long lasting, doesn’t oxidize and thus a perfect pick for the bridal foundation.

3. NYX Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 900 (BUY HERE)

Stay Matte But Not Flat Liquid Foundation from NYX is a personal favourite and I love how the foundation stays matte yet looks natural on the skin. It gives medium to full coverage and blends on the skin like a dream. This is a perfect bridal foundation for normal to oily skin, if you are getting married in summer. The formula is oil-free and water-based formula and it doesn’t leave behind any whitish cast on the skin. There are 11 shades to choose from.

4. Kryolan TV Paint Stick – Price Rs. 1200 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

Kryolan TV Paint Stick comes in a stick packaging and is available in 250 shades! The product is versatile and can be used as foundation, contour, color corrector, and concealer. It thick but blends into the skin really easily and gives a dewy finish to the skin. It has full coverage and best used for bridal purposes. The foundation doesn’t oxidize at all and photographs really well. The staying power is around 7-8hours and the foundation is a complete value for money.

5. L.A Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Liquid Foundation – Price Rs. 1250 (BUY HERE)

This foundation is available in 16 shades and the shade card is extremely versatile and impressive. It has a nice texture that blends like a dream and gives smooth illumination look. It is extremely light weight in the skin and is suitable for all skin types. The formula is paraben free formula with added anti-oxidants helps hydrate and improve the skin’s appearance. It gives medium to full coverage and a great foundation for brides. It leaves no whitish cast in photos as well.

6. L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation – Price Rs. 1400 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Foundation is a great foundation for oily skin. It has 11 shades with adequate warm and cool tones. The texture is nice to work and it is advisable by her to blend in with a damp brush or sponge. It feels completely matte on the skin; there is no shininess or dewiness with it. It gives a nice medium to heavy coverage without blocking the pores at all. It has SPF 18 but it doesn’t give any whitish cast and also photographs well.

HIGH END

7. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation – Price Rs. 2700 (BUY HERE)

The iconic foundation of all times is MAC Studio Fix Fluid. MAC can provide you the best shade card and seldom people go wrong with the shades. The foundation has light weight silky texture, blends really smoothly and has a very good coverage. It also has certain special skin-conditioning ingredients yet looks completely matte. It absorbs and disperses oil and gives an airbrushes look to the skin. The wear time long and considered the best foundation for brides. If you have dry skin, you can also try out the MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation or MAC Face and Body

8. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Foundation – Price Rs. 3600 (BUY HERE)

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Foundation comes in 30 shades and has a petite packaging. It has a medium consistency liquid texture that blends generously and then sets into a matte finish. Despite having an SPF it photographs really well and hence, will work great for brides. It stays on the face for around 8-9hours without melting down or oxidizing. It gives a medium to buildable coverage and feels almost weightless. If you are willing to splurge for your wedding foundation, this is a great pick.

9. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick – Price Rs. 4100 (BUY HERE)

Apart from MAC, Bobbi Brown is another brand for amazing base products like foundation and concealers. Their finish is seamless and looks just like natural skin. A bridal foundation should be better be creamy so that it lasts long. The Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick available in 24shades that blends into the skin and gives a medium to full coverage. The foundation is creamy yet weightless texture which applies effortlessly. It is formulated with an innovative blend of emollients-like olive extracts and shea butter-help to moisturize skin and light diffusing powders and oil-controlling minerals help perfect the appearance of skin while reducing shine. Thus, it has every property a bride needs on her D-Day.

10. Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation – Price Rs. 3300 (BUY HERE)

This foundation is available in 20 shades and gives a Medium-to- full buildable coverage with a natural matte finish. However, it has hydrating and nourishing ingredients and blends effortlessly on the skin. It helps to blur imperfections with light-diffusing spheres and it also sweat-resistant and transfer-proof. It will suit all skin types and stays on the skin for more than 10 hrs. Therefore, it is a good pick for the brides.

Editor’s Note: That’s a fabulous list Sanchita, you have covered all medium to full coverage foundations here which photograph well and are perfect for brides. I would only like to add one, Milani Conceal + Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation + Concealer, even that is super high coverage and good for brides.

Which is your favourite foundation? Definitely get 1-2 of these for your wedding/pre-wedding functions/bridal trousseau

Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel Review, Swatches

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Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

I had clicked these and recorded the video quite some time back, never got around posting this. So here it is..

I have all the 7 shades of the Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel.

Claims: Super-light liquid lipstick goes on like a gel, with an ultra-smooth plexigloss finish in 7 intense shades. Non-sticky, extreme colour coverage. Glides on easily for super-slick lips with perfect colour clarity. Conditioning formula keeps lips feeling soft. A definite head-turner.

MRP: Rs.699/- for 5ml

These come in a clear tube packaging and look exactly like a gloss. These are glossy liquid lipsticks but the lighter shades are not very pigmented and on the sheer side, hence work more like lip glosses.

L-R: Sunset Burst, Pink Flamingo, Purple Rumba, Malibu
Blush, Tangerine Tango, Pink Mambo, Magentic Magenta

The deeper shades though can be worn on their own like a glossy liquid lipstick. These can be worn on their own or over a lip liner/lipstick for more coverage, especially if you have pigmented lips.

They are super moisturizing and very light weight and comfortable on the lips. They are easy to carry around and reapply. They stay for about 2-3 hours without eating or drinking and fade evenly.

Definitely pricey, but worth buying during offers.

L-R: Sunset Burst, Pink Flamingo, Malibu Blush, Purple
Rumba, Pink Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Magentic Magenta

Here are the swatches..

I love Purple Rumba, Magnetic Magenta and Pink Mambo.

Have you tried the Oriflame The One Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel before? Let me know your favourite shade.

PAC Colorlock Longlasting Lipliners & Matte Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches

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PAC Colorlock Longlasting Lipliners & Matte Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

So apart from the new Retro Matte Gloss V2.0 (Review HERE), I have also been using the new shade additions in the PAC Colourlock Longlasting Lip Liners and the matte eyeshadow palette since quite some time now, and here are my thoughts..

Claims: 

  • Purely pigmented, Waterproof, Smudge proof, Pure matte
  • Long lasting power
  • Unique formula

MRP: Rs.385/- for 1.6g (Buy HERE)

New Shades:

  • So Spicy
  • Plush
  • Beauty Queen
  • Forever Fuchsia
  • Infinite Kiss
  • Hello Pink

PAC has Colorlock Longlasting Lip Liners since a long time, they had all shades of reds and pinks earlier. They have added these 6 new shades which are all nudes and browns and perfect for everyday wear and as a base under all lipsticks.

I love the color co-ordinated packaging, they match to shades and are easier to identify. Each shade name is marked in a nice big font on the center, which again makes it easy, rather than trying to read the small font on the edge of the pencil.

They have a black cap and the whole packaging is long, sleek and quite classy. They need to be sharpened, but they are quite easy to sharpen.

They are quite creamy and pigmented and glide on very easily on the lips. The finish is matte and slightly drying, but that makes the staying power longer. They stay for about 4-5 hours minimum.

L-R: So Spicy, Hello Pink, Infinite Kiss, Forever Fuchsia, Beauty Queen, Plush

I absolutely love the new shades, 3 of the nudes are my favourite and I also love the vampy Infinite Kiss. The nude ones would work under all the lipsticks, Forever Fuchsia under pinks and Infinite kiss for deep wine and vampy lipsticks. These would definitely make your lipstick last much longer and help give a nice definition to the lips. Especially on the edges and corners.

But they also work really well on their own, and I pretty much use these on their own. Plush, Beauty Queen and So Spicy are my favourites! I highly recommend this.

Though these are slightly expensive than other PAC lip liners, but the packaging and quality of Colorlock is pretty good. And compared to other brands, these are definitely a lot better.

PAC Matte Eyeshadow Palette

Claims: 

  • 7 velvety shades
  • Blends smoothly with the touch of your fingertips
  • A perfect palette with all the colours that you would need when warm browns are concerned with a super pigmented black

MRP: Rs.975/- (Buy HERE)

I was in love with this no. 2 matte eye shadow palette the moment I saw it! It is every neutral girl’s dream palette! I love warm neutrals and all shades of brown, and you definitely need those for crease, blending and merging other metallic and bright colours.

All the shades of brown in this palette are absolutely perfect for defining crease and outer corners and even lower lashline. These shadows can be used to create any look.

Not only are the shades perfect in colour, but they are also good in pigmentation and are easy to blend. Usually matte eye shadows are chalky in palettes and it is very difficult to get good pigmentation and creaminess when it comes to matte eye shadows. Few shades in Makeup Geek and theBalm palettes are the only ones from what I have tried, which are almost perfect when it comes to matte shadows. I would say PAC did a fabulous job here.

It also has this basic black long strip, coz you need more of black shadow to set your liner and even use as a liner. The pigmentation of this black shadow is mind blowing.

Of course, 1-2 are a little less pigmented than others and they also do have a slight kick back, but they blend very easily and are quick to work with.

I highly recommend this palette, it’s perfect for travel, economical and the only palette you will need, apart from 1-2 other shades to create from neutral day to smokey night to wedding/party or any look.

Have you tried these new launched from PAC? What do you think?

Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach Review

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Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach Review

Hi guys,

Summers are at it’s peak right now, as it’s May, the hottest month in India. And we all face a lot of skin problems in summers. Let’s talk a bit about that..

Skin problems we face in summers

The scorching summer heat, dust, pollution, stress and our lifestyle impact the oxygen levels in our skin. That brings along a lot of skin issues like

  • Dull Skin
  • Uneven Skin tone
  • Dead Skin Cells
  • Sun Tan
  • Dark Spots

Today I am reviewing the new Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach. I am not someone who bleaches regularly, I was a little wary of bleaching and used to do it occasionally. I met Dr. Rashmi Shetty at an event and asked her about bleaching, if it is bad for the skin, and to my surprise, she said not at all. She said you just need to add moisture and hydration to the skin, if you take care of it, then bleaching does no harm.

So I am quite confident about bleaching now. I have used the Oxylife bleach previously, but not this new variant and I thought of giving this a try.

Claims and Features of Oxylife Natural Radiance Creme Bleach: Gone are those days when bleaching caused a row of sirens blazing in your head. With Oxy Life Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach, your skin will feel pampered like a queen.

  • Enriched with active oxygen and post bleach skin radiance serum, here’s a bleach wonder that will make your life easy
  • Helps in eliminating dark spots
  • Helps even skin tone and remove sun tan
  • Helps repair dull skin and cleanses dead skin cells
  • Suitable for sensitive skin

Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach has patented German Technology – Oxysphere, which enables Pure Oxygen molecules to be penetrated inside the skin, giving it pure boost of Oxygen, leaving it naturally radiant.

It is also enriched with Vitamin E and Glycerin to help condition, brighten and nourish the skin and help solve 5 skin problems to give a naturally radiant looking skin.

MRP: Rs.35/- for 9g (one time use), Rs.80/- for 27g (3 uses)

Benefits of Bleaching

Bleaching helps add oxygen to the skin, making it brighter and helps in evening out skin tone and fading acne spots, etc. It also helps remove dead skin cells and repair dull skin, making it look more vivid and glowing. If you are targeting to eliminate acne scars and spots, you should do it regularly. Bleach can be used every 21 days.

How to use:

Oxylife is widely used in salons, and anytime I happen to go and ask them which bleach do they use, majorly it’s always Oxylife.

It comes with the creme bleach, powder activator, spatula, post bleach serum and an instructions manual. The creme bleach and powder activator is to be mixed in the ratio of 7:1. If you are not sure of the measurements, you can buy the one time use pack and mix both in the quantity given.

I have the 3 time use pack with me, and if you follow me on Snapchat, you must have already seen me using this.

You can mix the creme and powder in the dish that comes in the creme tub. Mix it well till the powder dissolves.

Steps of application:

  • Remove all makeup with a makeup remover and wash your face.
  • Pat dry with a tissue/paper towel.
  • Apply the bleach first on the Y zone i.e. the neckline, jaw and chin
  • Then on the the T zone i.e. the forehead, upper lip and nose
  • And in the last 5 minutes on the C zone i.e. the cheeks
  • Avoid eyes, lips, eyebrows completely. Keep it on for 10 minutes if you have deep skin, 15 minutes for wheatish skin and a little bit longer if you have fair skin.

I kept it for 10-15 minutes and washed it with normal water. I saw an immediate difference on my skin! Skin was more even toned and clear looking. The tan was all gone, and there was a fresh glow to the face.

It also works on dark spots, but with regular use, once every 21 days.

Few Pointers:

  • A patch test is recommended for first-time users.
  • Cleanse the skin well and pat dry, before use.
  • Creme Bleach and the activator powder should be used in the ratio of 7:1, Mix the crème bleach and powder activator for 2 minutes with the spatula provided till powder activator completely dissolves.
  • Apply the mixture on the area to be bleached.
  • Avoid application on eyebrows and around the eyes.
  • Wash off the application with water and Apply the post-bleach serum.
  • Bleach should be used once in every 21 days
  • Do not use soap/face wash for 5 hours after bleach.
  • Avoid going into sunlight immediately.

Why Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Creme Bleach

It comes with the post bleach skin radiance serum that is very moisturizing. I can feel the glycerin in the serum and it hydrated the skin well. I do not use anything else on my face for about 12-15 hours and avoid going out. I would recommend bleaching in the evening, so that you can skip direct exposure to sunlight. Learn more about how to use oxygen bleach for face (OxyLife)

I love the fact that this is ammonia free. Whenever you bleach, go for ammonia free bleach only. My eyes get irritated and water a lot during bleach, and I was surprised that this did not irritate my eyes at all.

It fights all skin problems that come along with sun exposure, stress and pollution and gives a healthy looking radiant and glowing skin! Skin gets more oxygen, and it repairs dull skin and helps in fading acne scars/spots.

It comes in different sizes,  the one time use pack is perfect for travel too.

Overall, I am really happy with the results. It does what it claims, and I highly recommend trying this out.

Read more about Oxylife at www.oxygenforskin.com and check out their facebook page HERE

Have you tried the Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach yet?

Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil + Best Brands for Tea Tree Oil in India

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Benefits Of Tea Tree Oil + Best Brands for Tea Tree Oil in India

By Sucharitha

Who would have thought that this small bottle of oil can be such a miracle for our body? I believed it only after using it myself.

Tea-tree oil is also known as melaleuca oil, it is a yellowish coloured essential oil that is made from the leaves of the plant ‘Melaleuca alternifolia’ which is found in Australia. It is a plant with many medicinal properties and has been used since ancient times for various issues. It does have a very strong smell but the benefits can easily beat the smell.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

So here is a list of some of the benefits of Tea tree oil:

1.  Acne: Tea tree oil is one of the best ingredient to reduce acne, it is known to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide. You can dilute tea tree oil with water or mix it with a carrier oil and then apply it on areas with acne. Otherwise, you can just buy products such as face wash or toners with tea tree oil in it.

2. Acne marks: Tea tree oil can not only remove acne but can also help with your acne marks. It won’t get rid of them completely but it would still work to an extent. You can dilute tea tree oil with some water and apply it on the affected areas. But the method that I like to use is, to mix two drops of tea tree oil with a pea sized amount of moisturiser and then apply it on my face. This would give an extra boost to the moisturiser and would help in removing those acne marks and spots.

3. Scars: Other than acne marks, tea tree oil is one of the most natural and efficient ways to treat scars. No wonder, in olden times’ people used tea tree oil to heal their cuts and wounds. Take few drops of tea tree oil and dilute it with water and apply it on the scar.

4. Itchy skin: Our skin itches mostly due to the presence of bacteria, so in order to stop itching the bacteria has to be killed. Tea tree oil is the best ingredient to kill bacteria, therefore dilute it with water or a carrier oil and apply it on the area where it itches or mix it with your moisturiser and apply it. You can also use body washes or lotions with tea tree oil. Or just add a few drops of tea tree oil daily in your bathing water.

5. Skin infections: Tea tree oil can cure so many skin infections such as warts, boils, chicken pox, Psoriasis and Eczema. For warts or boils, mix few drops of tea tree oil with water and apply it. For chicken pox, mix 2 to 3 drops of tea tree oil with olive oil and apply it twice a day. For Psoriasis and Eczema, mix 1 teaspoon of coconut oil with 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil and apply it. The properties in tea tree oil will truly heal these infections and for skin infections, I would recommend you to use tea tree oil instead of products with tea tree oil.

6. Wrinkles: Tea tree oil is a magic product for young and supple skin. It has antioxidants which helps your skin remain healthy and its properties prevents spots, acnes and wrinkles. As I mentioned earlier, mix one or two drops of tea tree oil with your moisturiser. Or if you are making any home-made mask then just mix two or three drops of tea tree oil in it and apply it on your face. This would keep your skin healthy and young.

7. Hair growth and dry scalp: When you are giving yourself an oil massage with olive oil and coconut oil, add few drops of tea tree oil to get maximum benefits. It would help in hair growth and would treat dry scalp.

8. Dandruff: Other than acne, tea tree oil is also widely known to treat dandruff. Just like the moisturiser method, mix two to three drops of tea tree oil with your shampoo and wash your hair. Otherwise, you can use shampoos and conditioners with tea tree oil in it. When you are looking for a shampoo, try to look for the shampoos with 5% or less tea tree oil in it.

9. Nails: Tea tree oil can help in the removal of toe nail fungal. Just take pure tea tree oil and apply it on the nails which has toenail fungus and let it rest. Do this every day and you will see good results. While applying this, avoid the skin around the nail.

10. Others: Tea tree oil is antibacterial, hence it can treat cold. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in a small pan of boiling water. Take a steam for 10 minutes and it would work to heal your cold. It can also help with athlete’s’ foot and it is an ingredient with anti-cancer properties.

To conclude, you need to only use a small amount of tea tree oil and for everything other than your nails its best to dilute or mix it with something. Carrier oils are oils which are used to dilute an essential oil. Some of the carrier oils are coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil and so on.

Precautions:

  • Tea tree oil should not be consumed, it is considered poisonous.
  • Do a patch test to ensure that you are not allergic to tea tree oil.
  • Do not use undiluted tea tree oil all over your face.
  • Avoid the area around your eyes or mouth
  • If you have severe acne or skin infections, consult a dermatologist before using tea tree oil.

Best brands of tea tree oil in India

These are the five brands of tea tree that I like and these are easily available online. These small bottles of magic can last a long time and help you. The prices mentioned below are standard prices but you can get a discount if you buy them online.

Apart from the famous The Body Shop Tea Tree oil, there is Fab India’s Tea Tree oil and a few other brands mentioned below which are quite good:

1. Aloe Veda Distil Aromatherapy Tea Tree Oil: Rs.260 for 10ml

2. Khadi Tea Tree Oil : Rs. 320 for 10ml (Buy HERE)

3. Aroma magic Tea Tree Oil: Rs.449 for 20ml (Buy HERE)

4. Soulflower Tea Tree Oil: Rs.450 for 15ml (Buy HERE)

5. Emami Aroma Miracle Tea Tree Oil: Rs.250 for 10ml (Buy HERE)

6. Aroma Treasures Tea Tree Oil: Rs.235/- for 10ml (Buy HERE)

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice detailed post Sucharitha

Do you use Tea Tree Oil? Which brand do you like?