So as I mentioned in my previous post that I wanted to try this pack, I went ahead and bought it from my local chemist. This is something new for me because I haven’t tried this face pack from Himalaya Herbals yet. I have used the Purifying Neem a lot and have also tried the Refreshing Fruit Pack before.
What the Company claims: Himalaya’s Fairness Kesar Face Pack is a unique natural formulation that evens out skin tone for a fairer you! Turmeric, Walnut, Indian Aloe and Kesar rejuvenate and cleanse your skin of impurities, to reveal a natural glow. Walnut and Indian Aloe heal the skin and remove blackheads. Turmeric and Kesar enhance your skin’s complexion and elasticity. CINNABLOC™, our patented, herbal sunscreen agent, protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Key ingredients:
Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe your skin gently. The herb helps to even out your skin tone and complexion. It also helps to retain the skin’s elasticity and makes it supple.
Walnut has slightly acidic properties. It is particularly effective in treating acne and in soothing sunburned skin and eczema. Walnut helps in skin cell regeneration and in toning the skin because of its astringent properties.
Indian Aloe acts as an antibacterial and an astringent, which accelerates the healing of injured skin. Indian Aloe also softens and hydrates skin.
Kesar lightens skin, clears spots, enhances the complexion and gives skin an even tone.
Directions: Apply Fairness Kesar Face Pack evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Let the pack dry for 10-15 minutes, and remove with a wet sponge or towel. Rinse with cool water. For best results, use twice a week.
MRP: Rs.70/- for 50g, Rs.130/- for 100g
It comes in the same white and green Himalaya Herbals flip cap tube packaging. It’s a thick, creamy mask and light yellow in colour. It has this soft powdery smell, but doesn’t smell of kesar or turmeric.
I wash my face and towel dry it lightly, keeping it a little damp for the mask to glide on well. Apply it all over the face avoiding eyes and lips and keep it on for 20 minutes before washing off, massaging it with circular motions with wet hands while taking it off.
I have used it 3-4 times till now, like twice a week, and I can say that this does not make your skin fairer, I think what they mean is detan. It definitely removes tan and lightens the acne scars a bit, to make the skin even. But it does require regular and continuous use to show results.
Kesar and turmeric are very good to even out skin while turmeric is also anti-bacterial. Indian Aloe soothes the skin.
Skin feels soft, supple and fresh post usage. I do need a moisturizer post washing the mask though.
I would recommend this face pack in summers, especially if you have tanned after your holidays, this does remove your tan with regular use. I would keep my use once a week now.
You can check out Himalaya Herbals on Facebook HERE and on twitter HERE and also more from their Face Care Range HERE
Have you tried the #HimalayaHerbals #FairnessKesarFacePack yet? What do you think of it?
Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics’ Collection is something every girl wants to have in her kitty right now. It has some juicy lip kits, glosses, recently launched eyeshadow palette and a whole bling birthday edition collection. Most of the colors for lips and eyes are sported by Kylie herself and we love the way she carries off everything. Her looks are very easy to translated and pretty wearable for both daily wear (no, I am not counting the blue lipstick) as well as party wear. Therefore, I thought of jotting down the whole collection with price and detailing from the website itself for you to shop easily. Read on to know more about it.
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kits (Price: $29) – These are a rage already and we just can’t get enough of it. There are about 15 colors with a matching lip liner with the liquid matte lipstick available in the kit. Kylie has always emphasized on the combo of lip liner and liquid lipstick. These ultra-long wearing lip liners has a creamy texture that glide across the lips for a very easy and comfortable application. The Lip Liners sharpen easily in most standard sized sharpeners. The Liquid Matte Lipsticks have high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipsticks contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out. Here are the individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Lip Kit Ginger – Ginger is a warm terracotta brown.
Kylie Lip Kit Kristen – Kristen is a warm brown berry.
Kylie Lip Kit Maliboo – Maliboo is a light cool-tone nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Candy K – Candy K is a warm pinky nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Kourt K – Kourt K is a deep purple
Kylie Lip Kit Koko K – Koko K is a pale pink.
Kylie Lip Kit Exposed – Exposed is a warm mid tone beige.
Kylie Lip Kit Dolce K – Dolce K is a deep beige nude.
Kylie Lip Kit Posie K – Posie K is a cool mid-tone berry.
Kylie Lip Kit Mary Jo K – Mary Jo K is a true blue red.
Kylie Lip Kit True Brown K – True Brown K is a deep chocolate brown.
Kylie Lip Kit Dead of Knight – Dead of Knight is an intense true black
Kylie Lip Kit 22 – 22 is a vibrant burnt orange.
Kylie Lip Kit Freedom – Freedom is a rich navy blue.
Kylie Lip Kit Skylie – Skylie is a bright sky blue.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss (Price: $15) – Many of the shades from the liquid lipstick collection has been repeated in the gloss form and few shades are introduced in the gloss form as well. Altogether it has 7 shades. These ultra-pigmented, lustrous glosses glide on the lips smoothly and evenly leaving behind a luminous and voluminous effect. A blend of vitamin E and highly emollient ingredients provide hydration and moisturize the lips, while natural lip enhancers provide volume. The glosses have even and saturated application are provided with simplicity, yet comfort, and delivers a long lasting brilliantly glossy end look. Here are the individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Koko K – Koko K is a pale pink
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Candy K – Candy K is a warm pinky nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Posie K – Posie K is a cool mid-tone berry
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Exposed – Exposed is a warm peachy nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Literally – Literally is a neutral mid tone nude.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Like – Like is a warm mocha brown.
Kylie Cosmetics Gloss So Cute – So Cute is a pale beige.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick (Price: $18) – Metallic lipsticks are already becoming a thing now and these 4 shades are totally bomb.com. The Metal Lipstick provides bold metallic lips with a creamy feel and rich mousey texture. While this is a long wearing formula, it does not ever dry down on your lips, lips remain moisturized and comfortable with a shimmering metallic finish. For an ultra-dramatic look, layer King over the top of your favorite matte lipstick. Here are the four individual colors and detailing.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick King K – King K is a soft metallic gold.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Heir – Heir is a golden metallic peach.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Reign – Reign is a deep metallic copper.
Kylie Cosmetics Metals Liquid Lipstick Kymajesty – Kymajesty shade is a blackened gunmetal sprinkled with silver and multi-colored glitter on top.
Kyshadow Kit The Bronze Palette (Price: $42 for 9 X 1.40 grams) – The Kyshadow Kit The Bronze Palette pressed powder eye shadow palette which is your secret weapon to create the perfect Kylie eye. Each Kyshadow Kit comes with 9 pressed powder eye shadows that can be used together to recreate Kylie’s favorite looks or customize your own. The Kyshadow kit pressed powder eye shadows are talc and paraben free, have medium buildable coverage and a velvety smooth texture.
Each Bronze Palette contains the following shades:
There are around 9 items in the collection which she revealed few days back in Snapchat. All the items are packaged in special limited edition gold packaging in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday. The products include are the following –
This ultra-shimmering, lustrous gloss glides on the lips smoothly and evenly leaving behind a luminous and voluminous effect. A blend of vitamin E and highly emollient ingredients provide hydration and moisturize the lips, while natural lip enhancers provide volume. The gloss has an even and saturated application is provided with simplicity, yet comfort, and delivers a long lasting brilliantly glossy end look.
2. Kylie Birthday Edition Lord Metal Lipstick – Price $19
This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. The Metal Lipstick provides bold metallic lips with a creamy feel and rich mousey texture. While this is a long wearing formula, it does not ever dry down on your lips, lips remain moisturized and comfortable with a shimmering metallic finish. For an ultra-dramatic look, layer King over the top of your favorite matte lipstick or dab in the middle of your lips for a highlighted ombre effect.
3. Kylie Birthday Edition Leo Lip Kit – Price $30
Leo is a true deep burgundy created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. This ultra-long wearing lip liner has a creamy texture that glides across the lips for a very easy and comfortable application. The Lip Liner sharpens easily in most standard sized sharpeners – just make sure your sharpener is not dull. The Liquid Matte Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out.
4. Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lipstick Mini Kit – Price $36.00 for 6 X 0.02 fl oz./oz. liq /0.65 ml
Each matte liquid lipstick mini kit contains the following shades: Exposed (warm mid-tone beige), Dolce K (deep beige nude), Koko K (pale pink), Candy K (warm pinky nude), Kristen (warm brown berry) and Leo (true deep burgundy). The Liquid Matte Lipstick has high intensity pigment for an instant bold matte lip. The extremely long wearing lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients for a comfortable, emollient and silky feel that does not dry your lips out.
5. Kylie Cosmetics Rose Gold Crème Gel Shadow – Price $20
The Crème Shadow is the perfect way to add a pop of metal and create the perfect ‘Kylie eye’. The Rose Gold Crème Shadow was created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. The Rose Gold Crème Shadow provides a beautiful metallic finish in an ultra-long wearing formula.
6. Kylie Cosmetics Copper Crème Gel Shadow – Price $20
The Crème Shadow is the perfect way to add a pop of metal and create the perfect ‘Kylie eye’. The Copper Crème Shadow was created as a part of the Limited Edition Birthday Collection. Crème Shadow meets metallic. The Copper Crème Shadow provides a beautiful metallic finish in an ultra-long wearing formula.
7. Kylie Cosmetics Dark Bronze Kit – Price $38.00
The Kyliner Kit combines the perfect shades, textures and tools to create the most defined and sultry “Kylie eye”. Each Kyliner Kit comes a crème gel eyeliner, eyeliner pencil and a full sized eyeliner brush. Dark Bronze is a shimmering deep brown. This special shade contains real gold in honor of Kylie’s 19th birthday and is sold in limited edition gold packaging. This ultra-long wearing crème gel eyeliner has a creamy texture on application and then sets up for all day wear without smudging or smearing. Rich intense pigment provides a dramatic end look. This eyeliner has a creamy texture that glides across the eyes for a very easy and comfortable application and long wearing finish. The Eye liner sharpens easily in most standard sized sharpeners
8. Kylie Cosmetics Makeup Bag – Price $42
A medium sized nylon makeup bag that is the perfect way to store and carry all of favorite your cosmetics products.
Editor’s Note: Though her products are on the expensive side, I love some of her shades. Very unique. I did love to try the Matte Lipstick Mini kit, seems quite like a deal! Also the Kyshadow palette, since I am a total warm neutral shadow girl
So, which is your favorite one from the whole Kylie Jenner Collection?
I love the Kala Chashma song, it was a hit during my college days and I am absolutely loving this new mix too. Katrina Kaif looks stunning. Her killer abs and dance moves are the highlight of this song!
Here is the video of the song, if you still haven’t seen it..
I tried recreating this look, as one of my YouTube subscriber Neha requested for it. I am too lazy otherwise, but thanks for the push Neha 😀
Katrina has a soft plummy brown matte smokey eye going on with soft glossy pink lips. She doesn’t have any highlight or contour going on, not that she needs contouring either, her chiseled body and face are more than naturally contoured 😀
The bag is faux leather and navy blue with pink purple polka dots. It is quite sturdy and nice, quality wise.
Products I got:
Geri G Foundation: Rs. 2500
Natural Bath & Body Grapefruit & Vitamin C Face Masque- 50ml- Rs.325/- for 100ml
Kronokare Anti Turm Repairing Hair Oil- Rs.225/- for 30ml
Just Herbs Malabar Lemongrass Body Wash- 50ml- Rs.545 for 200ml
Livon Serum 3 sachets worth Rs.15
I got an option to choose one makeup product from Geri G. this month. Geri G. Makeup products are a line of the Hollywood Makeup Artist Geri Giagnorio
Every product in this collection features Geri G’s proprietary Nanomarine-5 ingredient mix of omegas, antioxidants, aloe vera, proteins, and retinyl palmitate for your most radiant skin ever. All products are vegan and cruelty-free.
You can can choose from any ONE from : hydrating lip gloss, volumizing mascara, weightless foundation OR multi-purpose blending eye & cheek duo! Choice is available on first-come-first-served basis, till stocks last.
I went with the foundation in Medium and I am really looking forward to trying that out, I hope the shade matches well.
Apart from that the Lemongrass Body wash and Grapefruit Face Masque are quite interesting too.
I quite liked this month’s bag, apart from the full sized foundation, also for the deluxe sized samples. I do recommend this month’ bag but make sure you subscribe quickly to get makeup of your choice 😀
I got the July Lip Monthly Bag 2-3 days ago, they usually ship towards the end of the month, hence the delay.
Lip Monthly Bag is a beauty subscription bag where you get 4-5 full sized lip products every month, it can be anything related to lips from lip balm, lipstick, lip butter, lip oil, lip scrub, liquid lipstick. Sometimes they add a pigment or eyeshadow too.
MRP: $12.95
They have free shipping worldwide and you can get 50% off on the first bag using the coupon code ’50OFF’. Also they have much cheaper and value for money deals on 4 months and 12 months subscription plans.
The July Summer theme bag is super cute, bright orange with Summer written on it and glasses printed. The print is on both the sides.
Products I got:
City Color City Chic Lipstick Heartbreaker – $4.99
Mirabella Lipstick Cherry Shine- $21
Cougar Perfect Pout Lip Plumper- £29
Bellapierre Shimmer Mineral Pigment- $15
Total value of the products- $74+
Join today using COUPON CODE:
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Heartbreaker with Cinnabar pigment on top would make a beautiful metallic lip!
I think Lip Monthly Bags are total value for money, considering the price and the fact that they have free shipping worldwide. Plus you get to try all international brands and majority products are full sized.
I definitely recommend trying out Lip Monthly! And I do love the July Bag
Have you tried Lip Monthly Bag before? What do you think of it?
We have all been new to the makeup world some time or another and learnt everything by trial and error. One thing which comes in the mind of a person new to makeup is; affordable makeup products since they haven’t mastered any techniques and hence need affordable options to experiment and learn with.
And for anyone trying their hands on eye shadows, is to get a good eye shadow primer, that should be the prime objective. An eye shadow primer acts as a base for your eye shadow, makes the pigmentation of the eye shadow more visible and helps in the staying power of the eye shadow on your lids.
However, there aren’t many affordable options available in the Indian market. When I started using eye shadows, there were barely any primers available, even the costly ones.
So, I DIY-d my very own eye shadow primer and used it for ages till I got an actual eye shadow primer from the market. Hopefully, this will help anyone new to makeup or someone who wants to save some bucks on an eye shadow primer.
It consists of basic things which we all have lying around anyways. It works the same as any eye shadow primer in the market would.
What you’ll need:
Foundation
Concealer
Body Butter or Thick Moisturizer
Empty and Clean Tub
Toothpick
Starting with, you’d want to sanitize the tub you want to keep your primer in. I have used this old lip balm tub and sanitized it. You can even buy empty tubs similar to these online.
Step1
Initially, you want to pour some foundation in the tub, the foundation is the base of the product so you should use the most of it depending on how much eye primer you want to make. I am using this Foundation by the body shop in my eye shadow primer.
Step2
Next, put in a little concealer, use it lesser than the foundation, half than how much foundation you used to be precise. It will help in adding that little brightness in your eye shadow primer. I am using this Deliplus concealer I had got from Spain.
Step3
Finally, put a bit of body butter or thick body lotion, you shouldn’t use a light/thin consistency moisturizer since it would make the consistency of your eye primer runny.
The ratio of the moisturizer/body butter should be same or teeny less than the concealer. What the moisturizer does, is to retain the moisture on your lids underneath all that eye shadow. I am using this parachute body lotion.
The ratio you want to work in is 2:1:1 that is 2 parts foundation, 1 part concealer and 1 part moisturizer.
Step4
Mix it well with the help of a toothpick and store it away well. Always use a brush to apply the product to avoid spreading any germs and always pat some powder on top of the eye shadow primer to help it not to crease.
I wouldn’t really recommend making huge batches of the eye shadow primer. Make a batch that’ll not last you more than 1-2 months. You require a really small amount for each use.
Done
I have used this eye shadow primer for more than 8 hours and it lasted me without creasing or fading my eye makeup.
Editor’s Note: That sounds like a good eye primer. I would also recommend adding a little glycerine in place or addition to the body butter, just a tiny amount.
Top 10 Products For Glowing Skin, Prices, Buy Online
By Archana
Healthy, clear, radiant and glowing skin – this is what every girl wishes for. Some call it fairness, some call it whitening, some say tan removal, but the end result of what we all desire is same. Here are ten products which work effectively to help you get a glowing skin. I have very sensitive skin and all these products work well on them. I will categorize them into three sections – Save, Spend and Splurge. So that you can pick the one most suitable for you.
SAVE:
1. Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Range:
Hands down, my first personal recommendation. Whenever I end up with any skin problem, dull and tanned skin and nothing else works, this is my go to formula. The most effective ones are the Whiteglow night cream, Whiteglow scrub and Whiteglow serum. You can also try the Whiteglow facial kit which I found very useful for a Sunday evening pampering to go to office with a fresh, tan-free and glowing face on Monday. Though the name mentions “Whiteglow” which scares someone into thinking of whitish, artificial fairness, this is nothing like that.
Day and Night Kit, MRP: Rs.720, Facial Kit, MRP: Rs.531
You might be surprised to see Banjara’s in the list. I have not seen much results with their products. But their face packs work very well and they are very affordable. Their recent launch of Gold Face Pack took me by surprise as I got it without much expectations. My friend used it as part of her pre-bridal regimen and swears by it. It gives an exact parlour facial-like effect – clear, glowing skin and also the effect lasts for even 3-4 days which is the most important factor.
You might be wondering why an aloe vera gel is listed in this. But this one from Aroma Treasures has worked really well for me compared to others. Additionally, it is enriched with essential oils of lavender, chamomile and vetiver. It is non-sticky and hydrates the skin well giving a translucent, healthy glow. Also excellent for making hair packs. 🙂
Himalaya has been a trusted brand for years and they recently launched this new day cream. It contains liquorice and other ayurvedic key ingredients which help to lighten skin tone and give a clearer complexion. It is also paraben-free.
5. Biotique Bio Milk Protein Whitening & Rejuvenating Face Pack:
Biotique offers organic, cruelty-free products and among their many face packs, this is packed with milk proteins and other interesting stuff which works from deep within to nourish your skin and give a baby soft, healthy, glowing skin.
6. Just Herbs Fair e Mulethi-Khus Skin Lightening Gel:
The best deal for oily-skin people. It contains a blend of many Indian herbs which help to detoxify the blood and boost circulation thereby giving a healthy natural glow from within. Just Herbs have a whole list of awesome products. Also try out their Petalsoft Anti-Tan Rose Face Pack and Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack. I love the brand and psst… if you haven’t checked out their website, do so now. You will love it and they also send samples when ordering from the site. 😉
7. Fuschia Arabian Jasmine Anti-ageing Night Cream:
I won this in a contest. Fuschia is a new beauty startup offering natural, handmade, paraben-free products. Though this is mentioned as an anti-ageing cream, it has actually helped me to get a clear and healthy skin and lightened pigmentation. They are still improvising on their formulas I guess, as I now see them in different packaging and their body scrub which I got now feels different from the one I got before. Its good to see such new natural, toxic-free brands coming up in India. I also heard they are expanding on their products line bringing serums and stuff. Sounds exciting!
8. Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Ayurvedic Night Serum: (More Kama Reviews HERE)
This has raving reviews online and works for all skin types though it is oil-based. Made from pure saffron this helps to fade spots, smoothens fine lines and gives a healthy glow from within. Though, Kama Ayurveda has been hiking the price recently, seeing the growing demand. I would go for their Nalpamaradi Thailam Skin Brightening Treatment which gives very similar results, but at a decent price.
One of the most popular product with raving reviews in the beauty world. It is a potent 99.8% natural serum and paraben-free. Its like a magical elixir from the Harry Potter world which gives you your dream skin overnight ;). But the price…sigh. 🙁 Agree one bottle of it lasts pretty long, but still…
And finally on the list – L’Occitane Immortelle, the closest to heaven you can get. I don’t have to say a word. My CEO uses them 😉 If you wish to try their products, you can visit their spa center too. Just pure luxury and indulgement. But I don’t know why they aren’t much active online in India. I have subscribed to their US and Indian mailing list on the website. Though I get many emails with attractive offers from the US site (which is of no use to me), there are no offers in the Indian site. 🙁
Price: Rs.4590 for 30ml.
So these are my picks to get back your healthy, natural, glowing skin. Which are your favorite ones? Please share in the comments section below.
Editor’s Note: I personally absolutely love the Kumkumadi Oils and Kiehl’s MRC!
Living in a metro was never easy. Admittedly, one has better access to a number of amenities but with all this, some uninvited guests in the form of – dirt, dust, pollution, grunge, grime and what not keep visiting our skin 24*7 🙁
To battle them, our first weapon is those eye-pleasing chemical-laden products that look at us enticingly from the shelves of the stores we throng to rescue our skin. Thanks to the paucity of time at hand and the desperation to rid ourselves off those skin woes, we add those rubbish products to our shopping cart. Months pass by and the products do more harm than good. Disenchanted, we start thinking that now the clock cannot be turned back. THIS is where we falter.
We always have organic products at our service to ride us off our skin woes. I admit they take time and patience but the end results are worth waiting for 🙂 In line with that thought, I zeroed in on RAW RITUALS ETHEREAL FACE SERUM one fine day. Let us see if it did anything praiseworthy to my skin or not.
PRICE- Rs 400/- for 8ml, Rs.750/- for 15ml (Buy HERE)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Take 3-4 drops of the serum and massage onto your clean face and neck in circular motion till the oil is completely absorbed.
This is the complete list of ingredients. No cheap/artificial fillers. No chemicals 🙂
WHAT IT CLAIMS- Ageing is a fact of life, but this powerful serum can combat the enemies of your skin and halt the ageing process to keep your complexion looking younger for longer. Whatever your main concern – be it wrinkles, skin brightening or instant hydration, the carrot seed oil present in this serum will take care of it. It will nourish, tighten, revitalize, rejuvenate skin and will slow the progression of visible wrinkles. The sweet, warm, balsamic aroma of the Olibanum oil is stimulating and elevating to the mind. This beautifully scented Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum is perfect for improving skin tone, deep hydration, reducing early signs of aging by smoothing out the fine wrinkles and uneven skin.
MY EXPERIENCE-
Packed in a royal blue glass bottle with a dropper on top and a layer of plastic sheet wrapped around its cap to prevent leakage, the packaging of Raw Rituals Ethereal face serum is impeccable. Not only does it look eye-pleasing (which is something I do not pay heed to but if it’s good, one should praise) but also fulfils all the factors that are actually pivotal such as- sturdiness, hygiene and travel-friendliness (of course, handle with care for it is glass) In short, as far as packaging is concerned, it gets full points from me.
The oil has a non-greasy, non-oily and non-sticky texture which is a major plus point for I think everyone can use even though it is specifically targeted towards dry skin. As instructed, 3-4 drops were used by me twice every day for over a week (that is how, it lasted. I had the smaller bottle).
Two minutes of massage and it went into my skin without leaving any trace of oil/grease. It hydrated my skin without weighing it down besides imparting softness (which will be noticeable after 5-6 uses)and a subtle glow (again, do not expect miracles with a single use). At times, I did not even apply anything on my face and venture out with just a few drops of this serum massaged into my skin. This is efficacious this serum is 🙂 It is capable of compelling you to chuck makeup altogether!
The aroma is pleasant and would not irk those with a sensitive nose. It is, however, transient. It can be used every night as a part of one’s ‘beauty sleep’ and you’ll wake up with clearer. Since I am in my early 20s, I cannot comment on its effectiveness to combat wrinkles/aging, however, given its ORGANIC composition and performance so far, it deserves a thumbs up 🙂 Way to go, Team Raw Rituals. It is the first time I am using a serum and I’m going gaga over it. Go grab it!
GOOD-
1. Organic
2. No chemicals or preservatives added
3. Sturdy packaging
4. Available easily (on Amazon India)
5. Brightens complexion
6. Softens skin (not intensely but to a certain extent)
7. Can be used daily
8. Can be used by all skin types
9. No rubbish added
10. Uplifting aroma (which is not artificial but of essential oils)
11. Non-sticky/non- greasy/non-oily texture
12. Gets absorbed within the twinkling of an eye
BAD- None
RATING- 5/5
Editor’s Note: This sounds really good, I will definitely give this a try. I love serums and oils
Have you tried the Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum?
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
I have been trying out two new Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primers since quite a few days now and here are my thoughts on it..
What the Company claims:
What it is: A makeup primer that assists with balancing the skin’s texture and tone for smoother, more even, and longer-lasting makeup wear.
What it does: Prep skin for your makeup routine with Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primers, and address your skin concerns with this innovative makeup primer. Perfect for balancing skin and achieving an ideal makeup result, it’s lightweight and creamy, leaving a more evenly-toned appearance, and increases foundation’s hold. This primer for all skintones leaves makeup looking fresh for hours while it hydrates, firms, and smooths the look of the skin.
Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer is available in 10 formulas to target every texture and tone concern:
Texture: Mattifying Primer reduces shine for oily skin. Smoothing Primer evens the skin’s texture. Hydrating Primer preps normal skin and restores balance. Nourishing Primer moisturizes and comforts. Redness Correcting Primer neutralizes.
Tone: Radiant Primer Blue adds radiance to light skin. Radiant Primer Pink adds radiance to light to medium skin. Radiant Primer Yellow adds radiance to light to medium skin. Radiant Primer Peach adds radiance to medium to tan skin. Radiant Primer Caramel adds radiance to dark skin.
If you’re not sure where to start, try the Smoothing and Hydrating Primers.
“Like painters, who need a perfectly smooth, even-colored, and flawless canvas, makeup artists require even-toned and smooth skin for an optimal and professional makeup result.”—Dany Sanz, MAKE UP FOR EVER Founder and Creative Director
MAKE UP FOR EVER’S exclusive Equalizer Technology features Acti Tensor 3D, Hyaluronic Acid, and Regeactive, which help to hydrate, firm, and smooth the skin to create the perfect makeup canvas.
MRP: Rs.3300/- for 30ml
Suggested Usage:
-Before applying makeup to skin, dab a quarter size amount with fingertips or sponge in a downward motion.
-Customize your results by mixing texture and tone formulas.
-Combine redness correcting or radiant primers before mattifying or smoothing, or you hydrating or smoothing primers can be combined before redness correcting or radiant primers.
-Finish with your favorite foundation.
I have the Smoothing one and the Radiant Blue one. It comes in a small handy tube packaging with a nozzle dispensor which dispenses just the right amount of product.
The Smoothing one is tinted and is more silicony and thick while the Radiant Blue one has a blue tint of course, but is a little more liquidy and runny.
The Radiant Blue one is made in France while the Smoothing one is made in Japan, as you can see here. I believe they have strict quality control standards.
Both are quite easy to apply and use and give a nice, smooth canvas for the foundation to work on. The Radiant Blue one gives a soft blue tint which makes the skin looks brighter with the foundation too. While the Smoothing one, completely smoothes out the pores and fine lines. Even on the hand swatch when blended the Smoothing one, it gave a flawless look and blurred out all the fine lines.
Left- Smoothing, Right- Radiant BlueLeft- Smoothing, Right- Radiant Blue (Blended)
If you have a lot of pores and fine lines on the face, I would definitely suggest the Smoothing one. If you have very oily skin, then the Mattifying one is perfect for you and Hydrating one is amazing for dry skin. I have seen a lot of my favourite YouTubers who have dry skin, use and love the Hydrating one.
If I have to pick one from the two, I like the Smoothing one a little more for the flawless finish it gives to my skin.
These are a little expensive but you just need a little bit for each use. And Make Up For Ever products do come with a heavy price tag, but also offers great quality.
I definitely recommend these! If you are not into color correcting, then Smoothing/Mattifying/Hydrating ones are worth a try!
Sadly MUFE is only available at Sephora currently, so you can only get it in Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore or you can pick them up when you are travelling.
Have you tried the new MUFE Step 1 Skin Equalizers yet?
Plum is a new emerging brand which many people might not be aware of. Its slowly getting popular. Today, am not just reviewing this body lotion, but also the brand as a whole. I have used a few of their other products and they have worked very well on my sensitive skin. Also their website is intuitive and the entire ordering process is easy and smooth. Also they have a rewards program, plus they give discounts at times. I got their Hello Aloe Moisturiser and the face wash came at Rs.99 instead of the regular price. Additionally, got some samples too. Its good when these companies send such samples, as after I used them, I found it works well for my skin and I might repurchase the full size. And this “Plum Choco Latte Luxuriant Body Lotion”, actually I won it in their instagram contest. So let’s move on to the review.
Product Claims: Strictly inedible! Indulgent aroma and silky texture – this smoothie is only for your skin to drink. There is nothing better than a friend, unless it’s a friend with a chocolate.
The body lotion comes in a white, opaque, plastic bottle. The packaging could be slightly improved to bring in a more fun factor. It has a pump at the top for dispensing which makes it super convenient. The pump has a lock mechanism which shuts on twisting. I have carried it while travelling and there has been no spillage. Plum is transparent not just about its ingredients (What's in). But also lists the What’s out on the packaging. The entire description makes it fun rather than the boring descriptions we usually read in other brands.
Texture and fragrance:
It looks and smells exactly like a hot chocolate drink. No artificial scent like Vaseline, TBS, etc. The smell immediately reminds me of the warm chocolate drink I had at a Himalayan campsite in the cold weather. 😉
My experience:
No doubt it is rightly labelled as a luxuriant body lotion. Its one of the best I have ever used. Has perfect consistency, no stickiness and provides deep nourishment. I have extra dry skin and this has helped me greatly when other lotions haven’t. The staying power is pretty long. And I enjoy the delicious aroma every time on applying. I don’t know how they have bought the exact natural scent of chocolate into it when many other brands have just had artificial fragrances. But those who want to indulge in a Willy Wonka kinda experience, soak yourself in this delicious choco-latte and enjoy 😀
Plus, its free of parabens and all other harmful chemicals. Suitable for sensitive skin. My skin loves it totally and it feels healthy and nourished. You might feel the price is on the higher side. I do feel the price is higher for a body lotion as we use it very often and it gets over quickly in around two weeks. But in the current market, compared to the available body lotions, most of us are seeking paraben-free, artificial fragrance-free and other shit-free products. And they are all highly priced. Plum seems to offer them at more a reasonable price.
Maybe, as more such brands enter the market, the prices might slowly lower with increasing demand. One final thing, check out their website. I ordered from them before and being a software engineer, I couldn’t help admiring the entire UI, easy and intuitive ordering and checkout process, rewards program, etc. I have used other websites for ordering beauty products but Plum is really excellent. Wishing for newer products and innovations. And discounts too 😉
For oily/normal skin types, am not sure if it would work well. But for me, I am going to repurchase this and recommend it to dry skin and choco lovers.
What I like about it:
* Provides deep nourishment to skin.
* Retains moisture for a longer time.
* Delicious, yummy natural aroma of choco-latte.
* Super convenient packaging.
* Free of parabens, SLS and PABA.
* Cruelty-free.
* Reasonable price compared to other similar brands.
Suggestions for improvement:
* Price can be little lower for a body lotion.
Rating: 6/5 (I couldn’t resist giving 6 😉 It was awesome )
Verdict: Plum Choco Latte Luxuriant Body Lotion is really an excellent treat to nourish and pamper your skin. I would surely recommend this to everyone. Additionally, I would like to add that Plum gives back 1% of its sales to non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting the environment. Good to see such brands emerging in India. 🙂
