Sugar Cosmetics Goddess of Flawless SPF30+ BB Cream Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
Sugar Cosmetics has launched BB Creams today.
Claims:For all the times you’ve struggled to perfect the “no-makeup” makeup look, there is now an answer! Introducing the SUGAR Goddess Of Flawless SPF30+ BB Cream whose ultra-lightweight formula sinks into the skin with the ease of a moisturiser while shielding it against the sun with its in-built SPF30+ protection. With a luxurious matte finish that guarantees an entire day with a sweat-free face, you now have front-row access to beautiful glowing skin! So go ahead – bin your primer, foundation, moisturiser and sunscreen – because, this little beauty does it all and delivers a flawless finish in one simple step.
How to Apply: Start with a pea sized amount. Using your fingertips, dab it onto any problem areas, particularly underneath your eyes. Then slowly begin blending in a circular motion. Once you’ve finished covering up your trouble spots, grab a foundation brush to apply the rest of your product. Evenly distribute the BB cream across your face, making sure to blend well.
Benefits: Blendable, lightweight and mattifying, the SUGAR Goddess Of Flawless SPF30+ BB Cream provides sheer, long-lasting coverage. This product is dermatologically tested & approved and 100% safe for your skin.
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It’s made in USA.
It comes in 4 shades:
Latte (Light)
Macchiato (Medium)
Chococcino (Medium Tan)
Americano (Tan)
It comes in black tube packaging, it has a seal when you first open it. The texture is very silicony, it feels like a primer. It blends easily and gives a velvet matte finish, it fills in all your pores and evens out the skin tone covering any redness. It gives light coverage, and it won’t cover your acne scars or dark circles, you would need a concealer for that.
The shades are not enough to cover all skin tones. I am usually in the mid – 2 or 3 but no. 1 Latte works well for me in this. I can even use 2 at times. I am NC37 and there are so many lighter than me who might not find a shade match. Even the darkest shade does not cover the deepest Indian skin tone. All the shades match the medium skin tone well, from yellow to pink undertones.
I like the fact that it fills the pores and gives a matte finish, plus has an SPF30+. It’s perfect for everyday use, this is more like a tinted primer with sunscreen. It works well as a primer underneath your makeup.
Here are the swatches..
L-R: Latte, Macchiato. Chococcino, Americano
This is how the shade Latte looks on me.
It stays put through the day and I didn’t have to powder my face in between, though I used it while I was on my holiday and it wasn’t that humid. But I really like the staying power and velvet matte look it gives.
It is slightly on the expensive side, but you don’t need a lot of product, just a pea sized amount is enough. I would recommend it, especially for oily skin. If you have dry skin, you can use it with a moisturizer underneath.
Do let me know your thoughts. Have you tried the Sugar BB cream yet?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thankfully, the size zero fad is over. We Indians love our ladies with curves. Whatever be your body type – skinny, voluptuous, plus size, athletic or anything and everything else, women have curves, period (let’s not body shame please) and admire the ones who flaunt them tastefully, proudly and uninhibitedly! Ladies, you all have us slobbering. Fitness goals re-chalked and how!
1. Vidya Balan – Unarguably, the lady who had been hounded by the fashion fraternity, media and so-called fans for not fitting into the archetypal Euroepan-model like frame, the way Vidya chose to turn the cards in her favour with ‘The Dirty Picture’ (wherein she owned, flaunted and celebrated her natural curves) had everyone sighing over this South siren. Vidya Balan today is the first actress whose name explodes in one’s mind the minute “curvaceous” is mentioned.
2. Parineeti Chopra – Hounded in the name of being advised for long by every Tom, Dick and Harry for not being “in shape”, Parineeti transformed herself by 180 degrees by opting for a stringent fitness regimen that has enhanced her curves all the more. The baby fat that she had has now made way to toned and taut muscles. And that’s how you shush naysayers.
3. Huma Qureshi – Unapologetic about her naturally voluptuous curves, Huma Qureshi clearly owes no one perfection and is comfortable in flaunting her natural self like no other as evidenced by one of her iconic magazine cover shoots that stands nothing short of epoch- making. A powerhouse performer, she is the textbook definition of voluptuous.
4. Ileana D’Cruz – An angelic semblance and a waistline to kill for, South siren Ileana D’Cruz blends naivety with a dash of notoriety and mischief. No wonder Indian apparel highlights a woman’s curves tastefully and Ileana is no exception to that.
5. Jacqueline Fernandez – She oozes cheerfulness, boisterousness and joy, period. Sri Lankan beauty queen Jacqueline Fernandez has curves to die for. An athletic body frame with curves thrown in at the right places, who says that woman of only a particular body type qualify as curvaceous women? Jacqueline is here to refute you all point blank.
6. Sunny Leone – Unbridled and uninhibited sex appeal with a devil-may- care attitude wrapping it, Sunny Leone aka Karenjit Kaur Vohra has a body that’d leaving many drooling uncontrollably. The way she has shushed all her critics for belittling her previous career by never playing the victim card along with her noticeable and drool-inducing curves certainly raises her desirability quotient by leaps and bounds.
7. Bipasha Basu – Another fitness freak’s on our list and for very valid reason. Bong beauty Bipasha Basu has the quintessential gym-girl look with all her curves adorning her chiselled physique even more. Better hit the gym soon for that body is a work of dedication.
8. Chitrangada Singh – Bearing a strong resemblance to the dynamic performer late Smita Patil, Chitrangada Singh is your classic Indian beauty – big doe-shaped eyes, a warm sun-kissed skin tone that she (thankfully) hasn’t lightened and curves thrown in at the right places. Sultry, sensuous and enchanting, no wonder she leaves mouths agape. Oh by the way, she’s a mommy. Hit the gym, if you didn’t get that!
9. Zareen Khan- She started with Veer Zaara and has lost a lot of weight post that. For her debut Veer Zaara, she lost 30 kg from her original 90kg. She lifts weights and is currently the fittest curviest actress in Bollywood.
10. Bhumi Pednekar- The latest entrant to join the club, she was overweight and had lost all of her weight gradually and then she was offered her debut movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha for which she put on weight. Again her journey of losing the additional weight began, she is quite fit now. But is not stick thin, she resembles an ideal, healthy body.
Editor’s Note: That’s a great list Nidhal, I would add Kareena Kapoor to the list too!
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.
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
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?
Sugar Blend The Rules Eyeshadow Quads Review, Swatches, Looks
Hi guys,
Sugar Cosmetics just launched 18 eyeshadow quads and two eyeshadow palettes. Each eyeshadow quad is priced at Rs.699/- and the palette at Rs.1599/- (Buy HERE)
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I am talking about the eyeshadow quads here but the palettes also have same shades, most of the quads also have repeated shades. You can pick a quad/palette as per your needs. Palettes are divided into two- day time neutrals/warms/browns and more cool toned/bright/smokey/night time palette.
Coming to the quads:
01 Stronger
02 Believe
03 Escapade
04 Chandelier
05 Irreplacable
06 Disturbia
07 Applause
08 Respect
09 Diamonds
10 Waterfalls
11 Promiscuous
12 Complicated
13 Paparazzi
14 Skyfall
15 Bootylicious
16 Roar
17 Goldeneye
18 Scandalous
I have 04 Chandelier, 05 Irreplaceable, 07 Applause, 08 Respect, 13 Paparazzi, 16 Roar
The packaging is cardboard and super light weight, they do not come with a mirror, just a dual sided sponge tip applicator.
The eyeshadows are super pigmented and buttery, the metallic ones are extremely soft and are best applied with your fingers. Even the matte shades are very pigmented and soft, blend easily and there is no fall out with any shadows.
I am highly impressed with the colours and pigmentation, they have some perfect neutrals to blend in the crease and amazing metallic shades for the lid. All the shades would work well for Indian warm skin tones and most of the shades are also Indian wedding/festive looks appropriate. There are also blues and plums for general wear, night time looks, neutral mattes for office wear, basically a quad for every occasion.
The only problem is repeated shades, I would have preferred launching just palettes or 5-6 quads with different shades. Here you cannot buy 2-3 eyeshadow quad and not have at least one eyeshadow repeated. It doesn’t make sense to have same shades if you want to buy 2-3 quads and like all other shades in the quads. I personally won’t invest in 2 quads even if one eyeshadow is repeated, because I prefer owning different shades. And most of you would think the same.
Best they could do, (or they can still) is to have a separate pan and separate singles to customize and make your own palette. Let the price remain the same.
Each quad is 5g, so each shadow is 1.25g though it looks like a 2g pan width wise, it is not very deep inside. I tried to depot the shadows as I didn’t want to keep the entire eyeshadow quad with repeated shades for 1-2 shades in it. One crumbled and one was dented, so I didn’t. I managed to depot one, and one quad has all same shades, so I am giving away two of the eyeshadow quads on my YouTube channel, join here below.
I created a plum pink smokey eye with Applause and a matte peachy look with 16 Roar using just the two matte shades.
ApplauseTwo Mattes in Roar
Overall I would say I am highly impressed with the quality of the eyeshadows and they are the best available right now for this price, only con would be the combination of shades in the quads. I would recommend getting the daytime palette as it has almost all their best shades and you could make more use of it on an everyday basis.
The Nature’s Co Mandarin Sugar Body Scrub (Rs.425/- for 50g)
Kronokare Bash the Gloss Moisturizing Face Cream (Rs.292/- for 15g)
Bella Voste Ulti-Matte Chubby Stick – Full size (Rs.499/-)
Fadlor Naturalich Exotic Herbal Infusion Shampoo (Rs.100/- for 30ml)
Aroma Treasures Lavender Face Wash (Rs.64/- for 30ml)
I had an option to pick one shade out of 4-5 options for the Bella Voste Chubby Stick, I chose the nude one which is 01 Rose Crush. I expected it to be a rosy brown but it is more of a peachy pink shade. It’s a perfect everyday shade but would work for fair to medium skin tones, as it has less brown.
I do like Kronokare products because they are all natural and free of all chemicals. They keep adding new products and this one sounds really interesting and perfect for oily skin. It’s a light weight face moisturizer for oily to combination skin.
Aroma Treasures does make some good products but I wish they had disclosed all ingredients and not just key ones. I love the lavender scent though, it’s my favourite.
The Nature’s Co Mandarin Sugar Body Scrub is meant for oily skin. It smells so good, it has a fresh and natural orange scent and is very refreshing. It would last 2-3 uses as it is meant for entire body.
And finally Fadlor Naturalich is a new brand, this herbal shampoo sounds decent and I might give it a try during my travel. I prefer carrying such 30ml bottles when I am travelling for a week or less.
Overall I do like the mix of brands and variety of products. Though there is just one full sized product and rest are deluxe sized samples. I am not sure of the Kronokare size, but I would have preferred two full sized products 🙂 This month’s bag is decent I would say.
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
Brides, let your outfit dreams come alive with Anita Dongre’s Bridal Lehengas
As a bride, choosing the perfect outfit for your big day can be stressful. Today’s brides are more experimental and open to new styles with their trousseau choices. But when you’re out shopping, it is important that you choose outfits that are wearable and timeless. There are styles available in the market that will leave you spoilt for choice. But for most brides, the timelessness of the classic Indian bridal lehenga has a special place in the heart. If you’re among them, Anita Dongre presents her spectacular collection of bridal lehengas for you to turn your dream of being an elegant princess bride into reality.
Inspired by Anita Dongre’s travels through Rajasthan, the lehengas crafted by the label brim with royalty. Beautiful embroidery and gota-patti work on handwoven fabrics such as silk and cotton that take the form of an elegant bridal lehenga gives a royal feel and appearance. Here are some of my favourites from Anita Dongre’s creations of mesmerizing bridal lehengas for your indulgence.
1. For the day bride: The Zainab Lehenga
Light hues and pastel colours are the new rage for brides who have their ceremonies during the daytime. Anita Dongre’s The Zainab Lehenga is a sage green silk lehenga adorned with gota-patti, dori, pearl, sequin and zardosi, styled with a net dupatta embroidered with motifs of trees branching out into rustling leaves and blossoming flowers with chirping birds perched atop branches. Style this elegant lehenga with a dazzling mathapatti and a choker necklace to look like the princess of a fairytale.
2. For the timeless bride: The Karnika Lehenga
The timelessness of a red lehenga is known to enhance the inner glow of the effervescent bride. Anita Dongre’s The Karnika Lehenga is a red silk choli paired with a silk A-line lehenga, styled with a net dupatta, exquisitely embroidered with gota-patti, pearl, zardosi, sequin and dori work in motifs of lush trees. Inspired by the royalty of Rajasthani art, architecture, and culture, this gorgeous lehenga will make you look nothing less than a Rajput bride. Complement this stunning lehenga with jadau long earrings, a maangtikka, a choker and polki bangles to complete your look.
3. For the experimental bride: The Amardha Lehenga
Red, pink and orange are common colours chosen by brides. If you want to try something different, Anita Dongre brings you The Amardha Lehenga. It is a royal blue silk lehenga embellished with mirror work, dori, resham and sequin work, styled with a silk dupatta with gota-patti, dori, zardosi, sequin and pearl work. Look like the star brightening your special evening in this beautiful lehenga. Pair this timeless creation with stunning pearl drop earrings, a jadau necklace and blue embroidered mojri heels to get the regal look.
4. For the forever-fashionable bride: The Niryasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt
If you’re a bride who wants to ditch the traditional lehenga-choli look and don’t want the heaviness of a dupatta, Anita Dongre presents to you The Nirvasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt. A champagne organza shirt and silk skirt with pockets on either sides. It is exquisitely embellished with intricate gota patti, dori, zardosi, sequin, and pearl embellishments, and is paired with a natural obi belt cinched at the waist. Complete this look with floral earrings and block heels to look like the bride of a new era.
Choose Anita Dongre’s classic and elegant designer bridal lehengas to charm your way through your big day!
Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look
By Nidhal
There is something indescribable about an archetypal Punjabi kudi, isn’t it? An aura of cheerfulness, pertness with oodles of vivaciousness and a my-way- or-the- highway attitude that she naturally exudes – Punjabi ladies compel one to take a second, more relaxed look at the firebrand lasses.
With respect to their choices in raiment, they know what they want and make no bones about it and boy, they look drop-dead gorgeous in everything that they swaddle themselves in as if it were tailor- made for them in the first place.
A number of our leading ladies in Tinsel-town have oft essayed Punjabi characters. While some went too loud and embarked on a cheesy treacle, others gripped the audience, critics and fashion connoisseurs effortlessly. Discounting for the ones who took the audience for a ride, here is a precis of those leading Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look.
1. ANUSHKA SHARMA- With a radiant skin, glossy mane, piercing gaze and go-getter persona, Anushka slipped into the role of a typical Punjabi girl from Delhi named Shruti Kakkar in Band Baaja Baaraat opposite then newcomer – Ranveer Singh effortlessly. While the flick was exalted for its fresh script and execution, we cannot get over the burst of vivaciousness Anushka brought to the silver screen with her Punjabi character.
2. KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN- Here comes a Punjabi kudi in real life too. It is trite that expectations hit the ceiling when a real-life Punjabi lass essays a reel-life Punjabi character. Kareena’s portrayal of the loudmouth but lovable Geet in the 2007 rom-com opposite Shahid Kapoor – Jab We Met, won her accolades and appreciation from all corners. Naturally, she looks an archetypal Punjabi lady onscreen convincingly!
3. ALIA BHATT- The young and perky actress swaddled herself in typical bright Punjabi outfits in the rom-com Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania opposite the livewire Varun Dhawan who played the titular role. With oodles of rumbustiousness and boisterousness, she looked adorable onscreen.
4. PREITY ZINTA- With that enviable dimple on her cheek, Preity Zinta slipped into the role of a rustic Punjabi lass effortlessly. Clad in colour co-ordinated Punjabi salwar Kameez, while beaming joyfully she infused a new energy on the 77 mm screen.
5. GENELIA D’SOUZA- The livewire Genelia essayed the character of a Punjabi girl – Mini in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya opposite her now-hubby Riteish Deshmukh. Donned in typical embellished Punjabi suits and exuding a carefree attitude, Genelia nailed the look.
6. KAJOL- And who can give the powerhouse performer Kajol’s role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham a miss? Essaying the role of a typical Chandni Chowk motormouth, her portrayal is hard to miss. Chirpy, bubbling with gusto and an out and out live-wire, she hits the bulls-eye with her styling and acting chops.
7. SABA QAMAR – A newbie to B-town, Pakistani actress Saba Qamar’s acting credentials are hard to overlook. So is her cherubic semblance. In the critically and commercially acclaimed Hindi Medium, Saba essayed the role of Mita Batra and carried off the typical Delhi lingo, mannerisms and body language convincingly.
So with that, we wrap up the look-book for the day. Did we miss out on of the leading ladies who, in your view should have made it to our list?
P.S: I do not own the images in this post
Which ones out of the aforementioned ladies caught your eyes the most?
Indian Wedding Outfits for The Bride’s/Groom’s Brother
By Sanchita
While plethora of options available for women when it comes to wedding guest outfits or attires, there are only handful of them available for men. One of the reasons is that men tends to stick to the tried and tested formals or traditional wear for ages but recently, there are various ethnic outfit inspirations have come up for the wedding guest outfits or attires for men. Choosing a Indian wedding outfit for the bride or groom’s brother can be slightly difficult. One has to choose the attire cautiously which should not overshadow the outfit of the groom but it should be unique and stylish enough. I have enlisted below the various choices for the Indian Wedding Outfits for Men (especially The Bride’s/Groom’s Brother) which ranges from classic suit to experimental polo pants. Let u have a look at the list.
1. Classic Suit look –
Nothing beats the classic! A well tailored suit for the handsome brother of the bride and groom is seriously unmatchable. If the wedding is a morning occasion, try the soothing colors like sky blue and white with perfectly gelled hair. For the night occasion, one can opt for black textured satin, perhaps, with a shawl collar and flapless pockets.
One of the newest and catchy trends for the wedding attire for men is the – Bandhgala Suit. It is a classic combo of westerns and traditional attire and also help the man attain that look with ease. You can choose any luxurious fabric with the embellishment of your choice or even go for sleek black one. It goes great with the traditional and festive atmosphere at the Indian wedding.
3. Sherwani
Sherwani is probably the easiest pick for the Bride’s/Groom’s Brother. If you are absolutely short on time or you don’t want to experiment at all, this is the best option to choose from. There are various designs of sherwani available for men in the Indian market. One can surely look super stylish by accessorizing the outfit. You can add a turban with dupatta, belts, embellishment or even jewellery or multi-string pearl neckpiece. This will definitely add a royal touch.
4. Nehru Jacket
Nehru jackets with kurtas have become one of the hottest trends for men. This wedding outfit can be easily customized for day or night occasions and one can experiment with fresh and bright colours. You can also opt for various textures, patterns and fabrics. We have seen Bollywood celebrities like Saif Ali Khan, Siddharth Malhotra, etc sporting the Nehru jackets look with such posh and glamour.
5. Kurta Payjama
Kurta Payjama is not new as men’s wedding attire but various cuts, pattern, fabrics have revived the fashion for men. You can opt for dupatta or turban to complete the look. One can choose the fabric and color as per the day or evening wedding.
6. Floral jackets
Who said that floral jackets are only for women? Men can rock the floral jacket look for any wedding occasion. While choosing the floral jacket, keep the length in mind and also the kurta below must be simple. In this way, the embellishments will be nicely balanced and give a stylish look to the brother of bride of bridegroom.
Women are well aware of the ‘palazzo’ outfit but do you know that the men can rock it too for traditional occasions? This is surely a sensational wedding outfit for men and you can mix and match the wear as you like. The palazzo can be teamed up with heavily embellished jacket or kurta on top.
8. Polo pants
Polo pants and bandgala is another classy, stylish and trendy look for men’s wedding attire. In facts, back in the day many rajas and maharajas used to wear polo pants for hunting and other royal occasions. Team up the slightly flared polo pants with a well-fitted or tailored jacket or coat on top. The look is extremely elegant and stylish.
9. Royal Look
I drooled on this look worn by the charming Fawad Khan who walked for Manish Malhotra for the collection inspired by the fabled land of Persia. This look is absolutely resplendent with a long, flowing bandhgala frock-kurta that has every bit of glamour and grandeur, it was paired with a maroon wrapped tunic.
10. Dhoti Pants
Dhoti is one of the most worn traditional Indian wear for men but it’s difficult to carry. Well, we have a solution! The dhoti pants with the flare of dhoti gives you the perfect illusion and can be easily and stylishly paired with bandhgala, kurta, sherwani or Nehru jacket for any wedding occasion.
So all you men out there, what’s your pick? And women, your favourite on men?
