The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Aloe Face Wash Review
By Divi
Hi guys,
I am sure you must have heard of the Korean brand called ‘The Face Shop’. It’s white seed and chia seed range was a super hit. But to be honest, it was expensive. I haven’t tried either of it’s range but I did tried one of it’s face wash, it is called The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Aloe Face Wash. If you’re thinking, it’s not that expensive.
Continue reading to read my review on the product!
Price: MRP 300/- for 170ml
Skin Type: It is for all skin types.
How To Use: Massage over wet face and rinse off with lukewarm water.
Claims: Formulated with aloe extracts, this mild botanical foam cleanser leaves skin moisturized.
Ingredients:
Packaging & Texture: The packaging is pretty simple and travel friendly. It is a white colored tube with an aloe plant on it because I ordered the aloe variant. The instructions on the back are written in korean language and english as well. It has a creamy texture and is white in colour but has a slight tone of green which isn’t very noticeable sometimes. The texture is not too thick or too thin which makes it perfect for all skin types.
Experience: I was looking for a good face wash from a long time and after looking through many face washes,I came across this face wash. I was surprised to see an affordable product from a high-end brand. I purchased this face wash while a sale was going on, so I got a better deal. When I got the product, I was really impressed to see the size of the product as it was quite a huge tube than what I expected. I ordered the aloe variant. It also has various other variants to choose from. It has a mild fragrance of aloe vera in it which I really like.
You literally need a pea-sized amount of this face wash as it foams up real good. I’ve been using this face wash for three months now and the product isn’t over yet. It still has a long way to go. It leaves my face squeaky clean and makes it glow. It removes almost any impurities from my face. I have combination skin and it doesn’t make my cheeks dry nor does it leaves my t-zone oily or shiny. It perfectly balances out everything. So if you’re looking for a good face wash,try this out. It won’t disappoint you!
Pros:
● Travel Friendly ● Easy to Use ● Affordable ● Good Quantity ● Nice Fragrance ● For all skin types ● Foams up nicely ● Remove all impurities
Cons:
● Available only online
Rating: 4.5/5
Do try this product if you’re looking for a good face wash as you won’t regret spending your money! I totally recommend it!
I recently came across this brand Melblok and have been trying a few products since a few weeks. I am religiously using this Advanced Home Kit which is meant for hyper pigmentation and includes a day cream and a night cream.
About the Melblok Advanced Home Kit as mentioned on their website:The Melblok Home-Kit Advanced, developed after extensive research, is especially formulated to address an array of skin issues at the root. The all-in-one skin care kit not only helps reduce pigmentation, it also addresses various other skin problems such as acne, wrinkles, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and other common issues, giving you brighter, clearer, and younger looking skin.
Use the Advanced Night Cream along with the Advanced Day Cream for 28 days and the skin appears transformed from dull, uneven tone to Clear and Bright skin that looks young with a healthy pinkish glow. No need for Serums, Moisturizers or Sunscreens, this all-in-one Power Combo covers all your skin needs.
Works on – Everyone as well as for deeper stubborn problems like dark patches (melasma), dark spots, dark circles, acne marks, age spots, dark tanning, dullness, etc. Helps Improve skin clarity, brightness and vibrancy while reducing lines, wrinkles, open pores, and roughness for smoother, firmer & younger looking skin.
Will help achieve – You feel a change in the first week of use. Up to 30% to 60% results by the end of the first Home-Kit. Better and better skin over time.
Helps reduce and prevent acne | helps strengthens skin | helps oily or dry skin becomes normal | dermatologically tested | for sensitive skin | no steroids, hormones or other harmful chemicals | No preservatives | no unsafe fragrances
Melblok Advanced Day Cream
Claims:The Advanced Day Cream is an anti-pigmentation moisturizing day cream for Pigmentation prone skin. The Day Cream for pigmentation, with the proprietary Melblok Complex, brightens and clarifies skin from the root, while providing 12-hour full-spectrum UV protection. Melblok Advanced Day Cream’s unique formula helps protect your skin from bacteria, dust and pollution, keeping it young and healthy.
Claims:The Advanced Night Cream is an Anti-pigmentation & Anti-Ageing Night Cream for Pigmentation Prone Skin. The Night Cream, with the proprietary Melblok Complex, brightens & clarifies skin from the Root and at the same time Repairing skin damage caused during the day for bright, smooth, firm & younger looking skin the next morning!
Both together as a part of this kit, cost Rs.4950 instead of Rs.5100.
The day cream comes in a pump packaging with a lock and a plastic transparent cap. The night cream comes in a flat tub/jar.
The day cream is baby pink in colour and the night cream is like an off white. They have a very faint smell but nothing too bothering or over powering.
The day cream is slightly thick but blends in well. It’s matte and not at all greasy. It also offers 12 Hour full spectrum UV protection, it works well under makeup too.
The night cream is much lighter and not at all greasy.
The initial few days you start using this kit, you might see a little redness or irritation, but it settles in 2 days and it works fine 3rd day onwards as the skin adjusts to it. There would be dry patches and skin peeling at certain places the next morning, it is only renewing the skin.
They do recommend doing a patch test before you start using it though, so do a patch test for both the day and night cream and wait 12-24 hours before starting to use all over the face.
Now I know I do not have that much pigmentation, but I do have few acne marks, dark circles and open pores which it also claims to work on.
I broke out in Jan, got two big pimples and it left behind ugly marks right on the centre of my cheeks and it’s been more than 4 months. Once I get any pigmentation or mark on my skin, it literally takes months to go. Even when I get tanned! I saw difference in my acne scars in the first week itself of using this kit!
Although they claim 14 to 28 days for 30 to 60% difference, you will notice immediate difference in the first week. There are very few brands and skin care products that actually deliver something they claim in the first week itself.
If you have acne scars, melasma, pigmentation issues, I definitely suggest giving the Melblok Advanced Home Kit a try! It definitely works. Although you can buy only the day cream or night cream, it works better together.
I would give this kit a 4/5
I have a special discount coupon for you guys, get 20% off using ‘BHUMI20‘ on Melblok website.
Have you tried any hyper pigmentation skincare brand/product in India that really works? Leave it the comments below.
MUA Makeup Academy Ultra Fine Loose Setting Powder Review
By Divi
Hi Guys,
Whenever summers are around the corner we all need something to keep our makeup in place. There are loads of compacts and loose powders available in the market but we always get confused. I’m head over heels with this MUA Loose Powder. Let’s see how the product is!
Price: Rs.360 (approx) or 4 pounds for 18g!
Claims: Weightless,silky smooth loose powder for all skin tones. The delicate, colourless powder applies with an invisible finish over foundation and concealer to set and prolong makeup wear. The lightweight formula creates smooth, radiant skin, blends, effortlessly and removes any excess shine for a professional, even finish.
Ingredients: Silica
Packaging & Texture: The product comes in a small jar. The cover of the jar is of black colour and the jar is transparent. The jar has a plastic lid which has holes in it for the powder to come out which creates a mess sometimes like any other loose powder jar. The plastic lid can be removed as well, if you want to use large quantities of powder. The texture of the powder is very soft and lightweight.
Experience: I just love this loose powder. Although,it isn’t available in India but you can always get them from any instagram store. The powder is very finely milled so it doesn’t look powdery on face at all. But sometimes it tends to dry out my skin because I have combination skin , so my dry areas get a lil bit exaggerated in winters but in summers it works absolutely fine. If you’re from oily skin family, then you’re gonna totally dig it. The finish of the product is super amazing. It removes excess shine from the face and helps the makeup stay for a long time. Whenever I apply this to my undereyes, my concealer stays put longer. It just mattifies and air-brushes the skin.What I usually do is, I use facial oil beneath my foundation and illuminating primer so as to make my base dewy and after that I go with the translucent powder which mattifies the skin so beautifully without making my skin dry or exaggerating the dry patches. After using this powder, my skin looks legit flawless even in from a close-up look.
Pros:
Softly milled
Flawless finish
Affordable
Huge qty
Not powdery
Mattifies
Cons:
A bit drying
Not available in India
Rating: 4/5
I literally love this product! If you are thinking to buy it, then go for it! It’s worth the money! It does give a little bit of white cast, if flash is used during photography but if you set your face with a mist, you won’t get it much. It’s perfect for baking, and the qty of 18g will last you forever.
Thank you for all the love on my previous orange dress OOTD here and on Instagram. I am back again with another OOTD from the same shoot.
I own a few midi skirts, a printed town blue one and a red and white floral one, but I didn’t have a pleated one. Pleated skirts make you look classy and elegant instantly, plus they don’t need ironing often, so are very low maintenance.
I love how romantic an outfit looks, with a pleated skirt. I got this champagne pleated skirt from Lulu & Sky. I love the mesh net at the lower half which plays a peek-a-boo. It adds something extra to the plain pleated skirt, and it was quite a steal during sale.
This black one off shoulder top is from H&M. Again something I bought on sale, when H&M started online in India, they had free shipping and 25% off on first order for the first two weeks.
This black top is very versatile and can be paired with numerous skirts/denims and is a classic piece. Only thing is it’s not cotton, so not for hot summer days.
It hugs the body well and the off shoulder sits well on me. The only issue is, since it’s body hugging, if you wear something tight like the waist band of this skirt, there will be some flab accentuated through the top. But only if you wear it with something that is tight on the waist and back, not something like a jeans or denim skirt i.e. non elastic.
I did have this issue with this pairing as obviously I do have fat and I am not a zero stomach/body fat completely fit person 😀 (yet, wish to be fitter for sure)
But other than that, I love everything about this pairing. Black and champagne work well together and you can make your pleated skirt formal with a formal black top and heels like this or casual with a tee and sneakers. It looks good both ways and I would definitely pair it with sneakers too, stay tuned to my Instagram for more outfit posts and pairings 🙂
I paired the outfit with silver glitter heels. Now these heels are not too high and are comfortable with the apt height and complimented the outfit well.
I could have added something around my neck, but I felt it would a little too much. I would have definitely added something a year or two ago, but I am past that phase now. I love small, delicate accessories/jewellery or nothing at all.
Top: H&M India Skirt: Lulu & Sky Heels: Claude Lorrain
On my Lips: Wet N Wild Mega Catsuit Liquid Lipstick Flame of the Game
I hope you liked the outfit, do you like pleated skirts? Let me know your thoughts.
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Formula is same, they are matte and drying, long staying. Shade 32 is slightly watery though, but it felt the same on the lips. These do need two layers unlike the usual Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks. Since all the shades are very deep and dark, one layer would not cover entire lips and some areas might be left uneven and patchy. Two layers works well and covers lips completely.
All the shades would work for pretty much all skin tones, as all are deep.
Three of the six shades are perfect Indian bridal shades, 31, 32 and 34. They are deep red/brown/burgundy which work well with the red Indian wear. Especially 32 Brass Class is a perfect Indian bridal shade.
L-R: 31.32.33.34.35.36
31 CARMINE SHINE – Metallic Bright Red
32 BRASS CLASS – Deep Bronze Brown
33 AMETHYST TWIST- Metallic Plum
34 MERLOT GLOW – Metallic Burgundy
35 RADIANT CURRANT – Metallic Burnt Blackened Red
36 PINK CLINK Metallic – Rose Gold
I love 32, 33 and 36. Let me know your favourite shades in the comments below 🙂
How and Why PayPal made my Life Easy? How to receive payments easily while freelancing?
Hi guys,
I have been blogging since 8 years now and have my own domain since 6.5-7 years. I shifted to my own server/hosting since more than 3 years now. All payments related to my blog domain/hosting, etc. have been made through PayPal.
As a freelancer it has become difficult to receive payments and have a trust worthy mode of receiving payments. Many people are now looking at freelancing as a career and many of them seem to be new to taking it up as a career with less than 5 years in experience. A recent study show that 4 in 5 free lancers get international work from US, UK and Australia. It is essential to have a trusted and fast mode of receiving payments especially for work that has been done internationally.
I have been using PayPal since 2011 and I prefer to receive all my international payments through PayPal. If you are a freelancer, you have obviously heard about PayPal and might be using it too. It’s so easy to raise invoices and request payment for your services, on PayPal.
I have my own PayPal.Me link which I share with my clients to get paid. I simply send my PayPal.Me link with the requested amount to get paid. With PayPal making its foray into India, I can now receive payments from both Indian and International customers.
As a freelancer, I can now receive payments in Rupees and 26 other currencies across the globe. With PayPal Seller Protection Policy, I also feel a lot more secure about doing business with clients who I’ve not met directly since I can trust PayPal to cover me from online frauds and chargebacks.
One of the things that I really like about PayPal is that I can use it to not only receive payments but also shop across the globe securely. Whether its booking a ticket at BookMyShow for a movie or buying apparels from a relatively unknown international site, I know that with PayPal, my transactions are secure.
I can’t imagine using any other payment method for my international purchases, and I shop internationally a lot!
Irregular payments and lack of payment/frauds are the no. 1 issue freelancers like me face. A platform like PayPal makes sure you get your payments. It’s quick and easy, secure and reliable.
The best thing is it’s quick and easy to set up your PayPal account and link your card/bank to it. PayPal makes it easy for your client to pay you, even if they’ve never met you. I definitely recommend PayPal to everyone whether it’s for buying something or getting paid for your services, I have already helped a few set up their account 😀 So, PayPal has definitely helped me a lot as a freelancer.
If you’re a freelancer, try PayPal and get going. Your clients internationally trust PayPal. So should you. To sign up for a freelancer account, click here
Catrice Ultimate Lip Color 490 Plum & Base Review, Swatches
By Linda
Hey Ladies,
Today’s review is about a lipstick from the Brand CATRICE. This if my first purchase Catrice. There are around 15 shades in Ulimate Lip Color range of lipsticks, suitable for most of the skin tones. I wasn’t sure if I could carry a plum shade, hence decided to give it a try and now it’s in my collection of lipsticks. As I tried on the shade I was amazed with the texture and finish of the product on my lips. So let’s know more about this product.
Claims and Packaging:
Highly pigmented lipstick
Supple, creamy texture
Long-lasting
Vegan
The CATRICE Ultimate Lip Color is packed in a Black Shiny lipstick tube container with the shade mentioned on the bottom of the container. It wasn’t packed in any lipstick carton. It is light weight can be easily carried along. The expiry date (36M) and other information is mentioned on the lipstick container. Unfortunately there aren’t any ingredients mentioned on the lipstick container.
This is a plum to mauve kind of a shade with a berry undertone. The lipstick is smooth on application and creamy in texture, without stretching the lips. It’s highly pigmented and the shade can be buildable. A single swipe is enough to evenly transfer the color on to the lips effortlessly. On multiple swipes you can achieve a deep color without looking vampy.
The shape of the bullet is good enough to outline the lips, hence a liner may not be needed. What I like about this product is, it gives a semi-gloss, moisturized finish. I feel my lips are not dried or rather chapped after few hours of application. The coverage is good enough to stain your entire lip. I normally smudge the product on my finger tip and then dab it on my lips to get a stain of the shade on my lips
This shade is ideal for a day time and night/ indoor occasions. I personally feel this shade would look amazing for any indoor events/ black n white photo shoot.
I’m not very happy with the stay power, as you would definitely require a retouch after you eat or drink, as the lipstick would transfer. On several swipes it does stay put but not beyond 4-5 hours but it does stains your lips
I would say this is worth the cost. Suitable for most of the skin tones and matured skin. If you are someone who likes matte lipsticks then this is not for you.
Pros:
Budget friendly
Good coverage/buildable
Creamy texture
Shade suits most of the skin tones.
Glides on smoothly
Does not bleed
Cons:
Poor Staying power ( need to reapply)
It does transfer on the cups/glasses
Not sure about availability in India
Rating: 4/5
Would I repurchase CATRICE Ultimate Lip Color Lipstick? Yes, if you are looking for semi glossy deep berry undertone shade.
I am doing an outfit post after ages! I didn’t shoot anything new since Sept, almost 5-6 months apart from 1-2 campaigns in between which were not proper outfit shoots as such.
My photographer was busy with weddings and I wasn’t too keen in between. I had a bunch of things to shoot this time from this dress, to shoes and bag. I have also shopped a lot in the past 2-3 months from ShopBop, Zara and online H & M and Lulu & Sky, so expect more shoots and posts 😀
We did three outfits this time, and the first one was this. It’s a little difficult to get the venue and match the availability of photographer, venue and me i.e. on days when I don’t have events, shoots or any family stuff. So shooting 2-3 outfits at one go works best. But after two changes and clicking the third outfit, it gets a bit tiring :p
So anyhoo, coming back to this bright orange dress! I love yellow and orange, they are my favourite colours, apart from red. Anything bright and colourful and I am instantly attracted. I am loving mustard yellow, sunflower yellow, this orange and all sunset hues this summer (in fact, all year round :D)
This orange straight fit dress is from Afamado. It’s neither a shift dress nor a tight bodycon, but a straight, comfortable fit which hugs your body but doesn’t cling it.
Afamado has sizes from S to 6XL, so you can be any size and still you can get the dresses and they even have a ‘Made to Measure’ option where they can customize the outfit for you as per your exact measurements.
When I got this dress initially, it was quite loose and then they altered it for me. I lost some weight and it’s still a little loose, I clipped it from behind so that it gives a better fit 😀 But basically, it’s a boon for people who do not find the correct size in clothes as per their body type or have basic, boring things which they never like.
I love the interesting cold shoulder ruffled sleeves it has. I am not into sleeveless clothing, and this works perfectly for me. It’s not see through or sheer and I didn’t have to layer anything underneath.
Truffle Collection
I paired it with nude bow design shoes from Truffle Collection, these are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own and I have many! I am not comfortable wearing heels for a long period of time, but these I can wear. They are super comfortable and light weight, does not give any shoe bites plus look so cute! They work with everything from dresses to denims.
Loeffler Randall
I chose this colourful Loeffler Randall sling with round pom pom kind of floral work on it. This bag is super cute and colourful and even though the dress is bright, the shoes were nude and the accents of this bag matched the dress well as it had orange too.
Overall I really liked this outfit and how it came through. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Also I am looking for something lemon print, top or dress, do let me know if you find it :p
Manna Kadar Lip Locked Priming Lip Wand Merlot- Rs.1799 MondSub Collagen Eye Mask- Rs.200 Nirvana Pure Aloe Vera Gel Lemon- Rs.50 Bliscent Lip Scrub Pineapple Kiss- Rs.200/-
Total value of the products comes to Rs.2250/-
Manna Kadar was an option I got to pick, one makeup product out of the few. All were lipsticks I believe. Merlot is a beautiful colour, here is a swatch.
The qty is 2.5g and it’s retractable, I would say a semi matte finish. Though the price mentioned here is too high!
The lip scrub smells refreshing and I would definitely be using that. The aloe vera gel is also perfect for summers.
Overall I would say get this bag only if you would want to try these products or else skip. I would have preferred one more product, at least 5 in the bag.
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