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Best Subscription Boxes in India, Prices, Details

By Sanchita

Hello everyone. How does it feel when every month you know you are going to get a bag or box full of goodies delivered safely right at your doorstep? Feels like Christmas, right? Well, subscription boxes are a great gift you can gift someone or yourself. A lot of monthly subscription boxes have come up full of beauty, jewellery, lifestyle and other gourmet items. So let us see the list of 12 subscription boxes in India along with their price list.

Beauty

1. My Envy Box (See all boxes HERE)

It was launched in the year 2013, My Envy Box is the leading luxury sampling platform in India, based out of New Delhi. They are associated with the brands like, Paco, Givenchy, Lancome, Roberto Cavalli, H2O plus, ZA, Benefit, Nina Ricci, Estee Lauder, Clinique Rabanne, Shiseido, Thalgo, Clarins, L’Occitane, Sisley and many more. You generally get 4-5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month.

Cost:

  • Rs 850.00 per month
  • 1-month subscription-Rs.850
  • 3-month subscription-Rs.2250
  • 6-month subscription-Rs.4350
  • 12-month subscription-Rs.8500

2. Fab Bag (See all HERE)

Fab Bag was previously known as Velvette Box and it is the most popular and affordable beauty subscription service in India. They provide you with a mix of 3-4 premium makeup and beauty products. The bags they send is designed and consists of a catchy theme and versatile to use.

When you sign up for a Fab Bag, you need to fill a beauty profile and the bag is customized based on your preferences. This is one of the must have subscription for beauty lovers.

They have also started their own line of cosmetics called Sugar Cosmetics and have eyeliners, kohl, matte lipsticks and lip crayons.

Cost:

  • Rs.599 for 1 month
  • Rs.1599 for 3 months
  • Rs.2899 for 6 months
  • Rs.4999 for 1 year

3. MSM Box (Review HERE)

MSM Box involves various luxury, premium and new bea uty and grooming products and brands in a box every month. Thus, every month you get the opportunity to try out new brands and be surprised by the bonus products. It also addresses all the skincare needs by curating ritual/regime boxes to suit every skin and hair type. The box contains full size products along with carefully curated deluxe samples.

Cost:

  • Rs. 495 for 1 month
  • Rs. 995 for the MSM Express.

4. The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box (Review HERE)

Another amazing subscription box available in India which is all-natural, cruelty-free, environmental friendly brand and also have an extensive range of products. The name is the Beauty Wish Box subscription from the house of The Nature’s Co. they provide you with 5 deluxe sized and 1 retail sized The Nature’s Co. products with a different theme each month.

Cost:

  • Rs.595 for 1 month
  • Rs.1645 for 3 months
  • Rs.3215 for 6 months
  • Rs.5950 for 1 year.

5. Oh Cute Box

Oh Cute Box is another new launch a beauty subscription box that has 4 to 6 deluxe size of beauty and grooming product samples. Every month, a team of beauty experts selects best- sellers, high-end and trendy beauty products in deluxe travel sizes to be included in the OhCuteBox. A customer’s need is surely kept in mind and the products are something which you don’t easily get in the market. Also, the box is affordable and products are environment friendly.

Cost:

  • Rs.590 for 1 month
  • Rs.1180 for 2months
  • Rs.1770 for 3 months

6. Globox (Review HERE)

GLOBOX is an online subscription service with various beauty and skincare products. They claims to select the best skin care, hair care and makeup products that are carefully chosen by their beauty experts to suit the beauty profile and delivered to the door step each month. The brands they are associated with are Biobloom, LYN, Soul tree, Rustic Art, Skin yoga, etc. it contains 4-6 products, in each box every month.

Cost:

  • Rs.799 for 1 month
  • Rs.2247 for 3 months
  • Rs.4194 for 6 months
  • Rs.7188 for 1 year

Jewellery

7. Bling Bag

It is India’s premium fashion jewellery subscription box which deliver stylish jewellery customized to your style preferences. You may expect to receive a mix of beautifully crafted fashion accessories ranging from earrings, bracelets, anklets, arm candies, finger rings, necklaces, hair accessories, belts, scarfs etc.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4199 for 3 months
  • Rs.8099 for 6 months
  • Rs.15599 for 1 year

8. Zotiqq (Review HERE)

Zotiqq is an online fashion & lifestyle portal where they have monthly jewellery subscription boxes and one can also buy the pieces they like individually. They belive to bring you the most carefully selected fashion accessories and jewellery which are totally trendy, perky and suits your style and glamour. Their extensive collection includes headbands to necklaces, bangles to earrings.

Cost:

  • Rs.1500 for 1 month
  • Rs.4100 for 3 months
  • Rs.7700 for 6 months
  • Rs.15000 for 1 year

9. My Envy Jewellery Box (Review HERE)

My Envy Jewellery Box is a surprise box of 2-3 curated items of designer jewelry typically worth well over twice the cost of the box. It includes semi-Precious & Fashion Jewelry from established as well as upcoming Indian Designers and their extensive collection involves earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings etc. Some of the brands they would have are Zariin, Eesha Zaveri, Dang, etc.

Cost:

  • Rs.2450 for 1 month
  • Rs.7050 for 3 months
  • Rs.13800 for 6 months
  • Rs.26400 for 1 year

10. Embellishment Box

Embellishment Box is a monthly subscription box containing a mix of beautiful and in trend fashion jewellery. Every month you can expect an assortment of 4 different fashion jewellery pieces. They also have a “mini embellishment” box for the little girls.

Cost:

  • Rs.1200 for 1 month
  • Rs.3300 for 3 months
  • Rs.6000 for 6 months
  • Rs.12000 for 1 year

Combination of Beauty & Jewellery

11. Lady Raga (See HERE and HERE)

It is one of the newly launched beauty subscription in India which contains a combination of beauty products, jewelry, lifestyle and other fashion accessories at your door step. Every month, they send a box with an assortment of 3-5 sample and/or full-sized products. It is perfect for the women in age group of 18 to 60 and pampers you with every cute little things. Thus, from high- end beauty products varying from beauty care to eye-catching fashion accessories that match your lifestyle – Lady Raga offers everything.

Cost:

  • Rs.666 for 1 month
  • Rs.1849 for 3 months
  • Rs.3595 for 6 months
  • Rs.6666 for 1 year.

Lifestyle

12. Mystery Box

Mystery Box is a monthly subscription box for women which is filled with lifestyle, fashion, beauty and other goodies to make it a fun experience and an amazing thing to gift yourself. Each month they will offer 4 to 5 products based on the theme of the month. Every product is specially curated to fulfill your desire for latest in beauty, fashion, lifestyle personal care and much more.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4197 for 3 months
  • Rs.7794 for 6 months
  • Rs.14388 for 1 year.

13. Sugar Box (Review HERE)

Sugarbox is a very different kind of subscription offering in India. It is a subscription box for women a beautiful mix of products for daily use and beauty products and an amazing treat as well. The box is a curated one which is full of exclusive goodies which are handpicked by a team of in-house stylists and epicureans just for the needs of the customer. In this, you will receive the latest international offerings in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and gourmet products at your doorstep, every month.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4197 for 3 months
  • Rs.7794 for 6 months
  • Rs.14388 for 1 year

Period Subscription Box

14. Think Frill La Coffer Box (Review HERE)

It is the most unique combination of subscription boxes which deals with ‘that-time- of-the-month’. This company is trying to change the period taboo and pampering you with all your needs and surprises. The box can be customized according to your needs and since there are products from different brands, you can try something different every month without having to buy a whole pack. You can choose a plan according to the heaviness of your flow – Dutchess, Princess and Queen La Coffer box. It contains body products, beauty and grooming supplies from internationally recognized brands be it Maybelline or Urban Decay from their store.

Cost:

  • Duchess – Rs. 150/month
  • Princess – Rs. 300/month
  • Queen – Rs. 600/month

15. Cosset Box (Review HERE)

Cosset Box is another period subscription box. Every month’s Cosset box contains sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners of your choice and an assortment of pampering items, comfort foods and intimate essentials. They also provide a surprise gift or offers very often to make you happy.

Cost:

BASIC- 1 month: 349 INR, 3 months: 897, 6 months: INR 1734 INR, 12 months: 3348 INR

INDULGENCE- 1 month: 799 INR, 3 months: 2097 INR,6 months: 4074 INR, 12 months: 7788 INR

16. Being Juliet

Being Juliet is a period subscription box in India. It includes period essentials like sanitary napkins, wet wipes, tampons, panty liners, pain comforters and other thoughtful gifts. The people over at Being Juliet really do understand women it seems, and to make life simpler during this time of the month they’ve come out with a feel good box that includes various period essentials. Depending on your flow, you can also customize your subscription each month.

They have 3 types of boxes – Be Juliet, Be Jane and Be Jade.

Cost:

Be Juliet: 3 Months : Rs. 1650, 6 Months : Rs. 3300, 1 Year : Rs. 6600

Be Jane: 3 Months : Rs. 900, 6 Months : Rs. 1710, 1 Year : Rs. 3300

Be Jade: 3 Months : Rs. 3200, 6 Months : Rs. 6300, 1 Year : Rs. 12600

FOOD

17. The Gourmet Box (Review HERE)

The Gourmet Box offers delicious treats for you every month from all over the world. From strawberry marshmallows to barbecue almonds, it consists of all kinds of different and interesting foods in this subscription box. The items includes exotic tea, coffee, muesli, healthy granola bars, organic honey, jams, pretzels, chips, dips, pasta, noodles and much more. If you love trying different cuisines, you can get various ones like Mexican, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Moroccan, Lebanese etc from the comfort of your own home.

Cost – Rs 1,500 per month.

18. Tea Box

If you are a tea lover, you have to try this out. The box offers different teas to suit your palate, delivered every month. The best part is that they ship a replacement for you in case you don’t like the one sent to you. Thus simply pick a type you really like, for example: black tea, and have different flavors delivered to you. Experiment with different types of teas and you won’t want to settle on just one again.

Cost – Rs 1,354 per month.

Editor’s Note: That’s an excellent compilation Sanchita! Absolutely loved it. Also Look Fantastic has also launched in India, they have their beauty boxes plus also all international brands being sold directly on the Indian website!

How many Indian subscription boxes have you tried till now?

Raw Rituals Orange Lip Butter Review

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Raw Rituals Orange Lip Butter Review

By Nidhal

Summers are here and sadly, showing no signs of mercy especially up in the North. Oh, wait… Who am I trying to fool? The entire India seethes as if set on fire during the inclement summers, right? 😛 While one would have checked their beauty armoury and stashed all essentials needed to brave the unforgiving summers, yet those of us who have highly chapped lips would be in a dilemma for the thirst of intense hydration of their lips would weigh on their minds. While at the same time, investing in a lip ‘butter’ (I know you might be wondering as to who’d invest in such ‘heavy’ lip products in summers) might sound impractical. 2 states… Not the flick but of your mind are having their own tussle and you are left puzzled!

Hold on. What if there is a lip butter that works to soothe your chapped lips deeply while not making them feel greasy/oily/heavy all the while it has been put on? Oh, and what if it is 100% natural, free from chemicals and vegan? I know I have ignited your interest you Obsessive-Compulsive- lip-balm- addict 😛 Scroll down to read my verdict on Raw Rituals Orange Lip Butter.

PRICE- Rs 150/- for 5g (Buy HERE)

DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Swipe on lips as often as desired.

INGREDIENTS- Unrefined beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, virgin coconut oil, cold pressed almond oil, Vitamin E oil and Orange essential oil.

WHAT IT CLAIMS- Pamper your pucker with our lip butter daily to keep them moisturised, soft and supple.

MY VIEWS-

Packed in a plastic tube with a see-through cap on top, the packaging of this lip balm is simple, hygienic and handy. The cap has not lost its grip even after a month of regular use. On that account, it is up to the mark in terms of packaging for me.

The lip butter has the smoothest possible texture I have cover across till date. It glides so effortlessly that at times, I swipe it more than what is required simply because I enjoy the ease with which it glides 😛

It is neither waxy nor greasy that we expect most lip ‘butters’ to be. It is lightweight and when applied feels very natural. The staying power is good at 4-5 hours and so is the moisturisation ability. No wait, let me correct it. The moisturisation power is phenomenal! Your lips feel deeply…intensely… hydrated. And even after it gets wholly absorbed, you can note that it just did not sit on your lips all this while. It worked to heel them. For this reason, I’d recommend it to all those with severely chapped lips.

The aroma, although transient, refreshes you for it isn’t artificial and quite mild. It is so deeply hydrating that you can wear the most ‘drying’ lipsticks with sheer abandon if you have coated your lips with lip butter in the first place. With light meals, I haven’t experienced the need of a touch-up while with heavy ones, there is. I can turn a blind eye to it for that’s a minor flaw.

On the flipside, there is only shortcoming with this lip butter which I cannot ignore and that is its inability to impart any colour/tint. It is colourless which is why, those with pigmented lips may not be able to cover the darkness of their lips. So, that is the only input from me to Team Raw Rituals. All else for me falls in place. Pout without a doubt if you have this lip butter by your side 🙂

GOOD-

1. Commendable moisturisation power. Keeps lips well hydrated for 4-5 hours. Duration may vary depending on the condition of the lips but the point remains that it has an amazing moisturisation ability. Even after it gets absorbed fully, your lips feel softened.

2. Heels the cracks well.

3. Natural aroma. I am glad it hasn’t been pumped with artificial aroma. And the faint aroma of orange essential oil is refreshing. It isn’t long lasting but for the time it stays, you don’t feel that you have murdered your nostrils with a fake fragrance (under the garb of which many chemicals are added)

4. Packaging is on par. Stick packaging is handy, hygienic and avoids contamination.

5. Well-priced. It is budget-friendly.

6. 100% Natural

7. Chemical and preservative free

8. Made in India

9. Works wonders for the most chapped lips. Again, duration of healing may vary but it is a wondrous choice given its efficacy, ability, price and content.

10. A single stick lasts a good 3 months.

11. Can be purchased through Amazon India.

BAD-

1. No tint/colour imparted. Thus, unable to cover pigmentation/darkness of lips.

RATING- 4.75/5

Editor’s Note: I haven’t tried Raw Rituals products, but they seem good. Will definitely try something.

Have you tried Raw Rituals skincare?

New & Improved Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliners Review, Swatches

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New & Improved Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliners Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

I have reviewed some of the Avon Glimmersticks variants before, today I am reviewing their new and improved Glimmersticks, they have improved the formula and here are my thoughts

What the Company claims: All New Formula, Bolder Color in One stroke, Continuous Waterproof Lines whole day

MRP: Rs. 329/- for 0.28g (For Rs.259 currently) (Available online on Nykaa)

Shades available:

  • Emerald Green
  • Blackest Black
  • Cosmic Brown
  • Majestic Plum
  • Starry Night Blue

They do keep adding shades or some Limited Edition shade for a new collection, they had added Textured Teal and Nocturnal, two new shades in 2012 with their Urban Jungle Collection, I have reviewed the Nocturnal shade HERE

They have a lot of different ranges in Glimmersticks, there is Ultra Brights (Reviewed HERE), Diamonds (more shimmery), Cosmic, Liqui- Glide, Flick eyeliner. And then there are Lip Liners and Brow Definers.

The pencils have color coordinated base which makes them easier to identify. I always prefer retractable pencils as I do not like wastage of product with sharpeners.

I can definitely notice the better formula in the first stroke, they were always easy to glide on and use, these are even more pigmented! I have mentioned in my earlier review how they use to break and are very soft, this time they didn’t break much. As you see in this swatch, the black broke a bit while swatching, but they are definitely more firmer.

They are easy to glide on and you get the required pigmentation in one stroke. I have the shades Blackest Black, Emerald, Majestic Plum and Starry Night Blue.

They stayed on for a good whole day on my upper lashline, for about 5-6 hours on my lower lashline and 3-4 hours on my waterline. I have very watery eyes, so I am still very impressed with the staying power. On the upper lashline, it just didn’t budge unless I took it off with a good makeup remover at the end of the day.

Entire quantity

I definitely suggest checking these out, and for the price, they are total value for money! I would recommend these over some of the other new launches which just break and you end up sharpening the entire pencil with a complete waste of product!

Left – Right: Starry Night Blue, Majestic Plum, Blackest Black, Emerald

The only con with these was they were available only through Avon reps, but now you get them online too, on Nykaa, etc. Though you cannot use the current offers and discounts as these websites have fixed prices.

Have you tried the new Avon Glimmerstick Eyeliners yet?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals Facial Experiential & Home Care Kit Review

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Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals Facial Experiential & Home Care Kit Review

Hi guys,

So on the 10th of June, I went for a skin analysis and facial experiential of Cheryl’s Cosmecueticals at L’Oreal India office.

Let me tell you a little more about Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals first.

Gunjan Jain, National Education Manager, who has been working with Cheryl’s Cosmecueticals for more than 9 years attended to me. She started by giving me a background about the brand and skin diagnosis with various advanced technologies introduced by Cheryl’s. They have a special Skin Scan App for salon experts that helps them understand the client’s skin and suggests a treatment accordingly. Not only that, the Skin Scan App also stores the client’s data. She did my skin scan test where I was asked a few basic questions about my skin type and concern, age, etc. and I had to register with my name, number and email id and if I did like to book an appointment now or later. This is the exact same app which Cheryl’s has at all salons where they provide Cheryl’s services. We went through it like they do with the clients at the salon.

Then they also had a magnifying glass with a light which has both 5x and 7x magnification to see those deep rooted, pesky blackheads which are not visible to the naked eye.

Cheryl’s Hydrameter

The most interesting tool was the Hydrameter which is used to test the moisture and oil levels. It shows the exact moisture and oil present in your skin and if it is below the required 35 to 50%, then it denotes that the skin is dehydrated.

So all these gadgets help scan the skin and zero down on which facial or treatment is needed by the client. There are normal facials and there are specific treatments for particular skin concerns.

I just had dryness and a little redness due to sensitivity, so we went ahead with the Sensiglow Facial. Now each facial kit comes with pre-measured sachets used at different steps.

About Sensiglow: Cheryl’s SensiGlow is a harmonizing facial to address sensitive skin concerns ,

Main Actives in the facial:

1. Sodium PCA, a key water soluble natural ingredient in the epidermis that keeps the skin well hydrated and radiant and

2. Sea Buckthorn Oil, a natural plant ingredient that plays a vital restorative and revitalizing action on the skin. It is very useful in combating and reducing redness on the skin as it is an effective anti-inflammatory agent that reduces the inflammation of blood capillaries.

Cheryl’s SensiGlow is an instant glow treatment that makes the skin lighter and radiant by eliminating dead skin cells. It also contains active herbal ingredients that uncover lighter glowing skin and is suitable for all skin types that are sensitive. It is specially formulated for calming and soothing sensitive skin. Itchiness and sensitivity are drastically reduced and the skin becomes less irritable.

Cheryl’s SensiGlow is a 6 step process which involves cleansing, deep cleansing, toning, massaging, packing and refreshing. The products used in this treatment are enriched with power-packed ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile oil, lactic acid, shiso extract that are specifically formulated to avoid irritations and provide instant glow that makes the skin lighter and radiant by eliminating dead skin cells.

Steps:

1. Cleansing: It’s like a basic cleansing milk, massaged on the skin for a minute and wiped with a cotton ball.

2. Double Cleansing: There is another cleansing step where the cream is massaged on the skin for 2-3 minutes. It is followed by steam. Now since only my nose had a few blackheads/whiteheads, Gunjan covered the rest of the face with tissue while giving steam so that the other parts of the skin don’t get irritated. It is followed by extraction of blackheads, which again were just a few on the nose. And lastly she cleanses again, so that any residue left after the steam and opening of pores is cleansed.

3. Toner: A toner is dabbed with a cotton ball all over the face to close the pores.

4. Massage: It is followed by a massage cream and Gunjan thoroughly massaged the face and neck for a good 10 minutes. It was very relaxing and I could feel the blood circulation.

5. Face Pack: Later a face pack is applied with a brush which is kept for about 10 minutes, until it dries.

6. Refresher with Anti-oxidants: A moisturizing lotion, little thicker than a toner, is applied after the face pack. Again dabbed with a cotton ball, similar to the toner.

7. Last but not the least, sun block is applied to the skin. They have two sun blocks, one for normal to dry skin i.e. cream form and one for oily skin i.e. spray form. She used the cream one for me.

Price: Rs.1200/- on an average, though varies from salon to salon

Duration: 1 hour + 10-15 minutes for skin scan

Want to know how it felt on my skin?

Before – After

I absolutely loved the results. My skin felt hydrated and fresh. The redness was reduced a lot and the skin was glowing. I noticed even more difference the next day. Since the facial was SensiGlow, it takes care of the redness of sensitive skin and gives a nice glow to the face. It did both of these things for me.

I also got three products as a part of my home care kit and I have been using them since the next day of the facial.

Cheryl’s Dermalite Facewash: A clinically proven gentle and effective cleanser that cleanses and lightens skin. Cheryl’s Dermalite is a powerpacked product with ingredients that exfoliate, hydrate, moisturize resulting in cleansed, brightened and lightened skin.

Price: Rs. 275/-

It comes in a tube form and is light blue in color with gel like texture, you just need one pea sized amount in every wash, so you need very little product. It doesn’t foam too much and that is what I like about it. It doesn’t dry out the skin and yet cleanses it really well. I use it on my cleansing brush for deep cleansing at times and my skin is super soft, smooth and completely cleansed.

I love the minty and cooling smell and effect, skin is definitely cleansed, brighter and smoother with this.

O2C2 Radiance Lotion: Inspired by gene science and stem cells research, a product that is specially formulated with ingredients like:

• Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate that is a potent anti-ageing agent
• Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract that improves the transparency of the skin
• Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract which is known to enhance the radiance and luminosity of the skin. This is formulated to draw out and enhance the natural radiance and shine of the skin that is more associated with young, youthful and glowing skin.

Price: Rs. 1050/-

So Gunjan told me that O2C2 is her favourite product, but the product specifically mentions not for sensitive and acne prone skin and since she saw a little redness and sensitivity on my face, she told me to try this for 1-2 days and use it only if no redness or irritation.

I was a little apprehensive but I went ahead and tried it and I absolutely love it. Since the face wash exfoliates the skin a bit, using this post cleansing, does feel a little tingly at certain areas, but it subsides in a minute. It is a thick and rich lotion, but quite runny and not like a cream. It does feel hydrating and rich on the skin, and a little sticky, I believe it has glycerine.

It does not sweat the skin or make it greasy though, the stickiness settles in some time. I mostly use it at night and wake up to super soft, smooth and bright skin! I love my skin every morning, post using this.

DermaShade SPF 30 spray – Cheryl’s Dermashade Sunblock:  Cheryl’s DermaShade Sunblock is formulated to offer complete sun protection, backed by the latest sun care technology and SPF boosters. It provides the highest protection against UV, lock in moisture so that the skin doesn’t dry out and also provides complete protection against sun damage.

Price: Rs. 600/-

Cheryl’s has two sunblocks, one in a cream format for normal to dry skin and one is in a spray format for oily skin. It is super light and easy to blend on the face. It does not leave the face with a greasy or a whitish cast. Since the lotion is quite runny, I like to pat in on the face. I use about 3 sprays for the face and neck. It is the most light weight facial sunscreen I have used. I have used lighter spray ones for the body, but none for the face yet.

L-R: O2C2, Sunblock,Face Wash

It’s been about 12-13 days post the facial and using the home care kit, and my skin is back to normal! I had a few breakouts in between, and if you follow me on Snapchat, you know about the pimples on the lips too. My skin is soft, smooth and much more even since the time I began using this range.

I absolutely recommend trying out Cheryl’s facials and treatments plus their home care kits! I love the blend of natural and scientific ingredients they have, to get that perfect product.

Have you ever tried Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals? If not, you can avail these customised treatments at a Cheryl’s salon near you!

Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder Review, Swatches

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Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder Review, Swatches

By Linda

Hi all you lovely ladies out there,

This review is of a bronzer that I got from a drug store it’s called Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder. So let’s go ahead and find out how this product worked for me

Product description as per the Maybelline website:

For instant natural looking, sun kissed perfection. Three multi-tonal bronzing shades create your unique sun kissed look, all year-round. For Best results: Use a brush, sweep over where the sun normally hits your face. This bronzer is available in 2 shades Blonde 1, Brunette 2.

Price: 2.5 Kuwaiti Dinars (approx 8 dollars) for 16 g

Shelf life: 24 months after opening

Ingredients:

My experience with Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder:

I was looking for a product that could give me a natural glow and at the same time could also serve the purpose of a contour and highlight to the face. While at work I always prefer looking fresh and natural, so in that case I stick to matte products and avoid products that have glitter and shimmer. As I came across Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzer Powder, I instantly realized this would serve the purpose I’m looking for. I have a fair-medium skintone hence shade Brunette 2 was a perfect match.

The packaging is so sleek and convenient, that it can easily slip into your mini purse/pouch or bag. The container is plastic with a lid that is detachable (Be careful not to lose the lid).Only drawback is it doesn’t have an applicator and a mirror built in.

The best thing about this product is, it has 3 shades in one container. You can either combine all the shades using the brush by swiping it around the sides of your face [i.e. from ends of your forehead to the check bones and then to the jaw line], or you can use a single shade as per your requirement for a contour and highlight. If you are in a hurry, you can easily apply this product with your fingers, since it blends effortlessly. If you need an intense color, you can apply it with a damp beauty blender. During the day time I use it dry and trustme it looks so natural that you can even go without a blush. While using this product ,I realized it’s not a 100% matte bronzer, it does have tiny amount of shimmer but good enough to give you that sun kissed look as its claimed in the product description. I always do a retouch after 4-5 hours of application, due to my oily skin.

Below are the swatches of 3 shades. I had to do multiple swatches for the shade to reflect on the pictures.

Pros

  • Easily bendable.
  • Can be used both wet and dry.
  • Travel friendly (sleek packaging)
  • Quantity lasts for a long time.
  • Can be used for contouring and highlighting.
  • Affordable.
  • Good pigmentation (can be used as an eye shadow too).

Cons

  • Availability
  • No provision of an applicator and a mirror
  • Needs a retouch for sure.

Rating: 4/5 (availability may be an issue)

Would I recommend Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder? Yes definitely I would recommend especially for someone looking for a product that is affordable and multipurpose.

Editor’s Note: I absolutely love this, I wish it was available in India! Nice review Linda and welcome to team NLM 🙂

Have you tried the Maybelline Dream Sun Triple Bronzing Powder? Is it available in your country?

July 2016 Fab Bag Unboxing & Review

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July 2016 Fab Bag Unboxing & Review

Hi guys,

I finally got the July Fab Bag today, many of you have been asking me about it since 1st but it was late by 2-3 days this month.

Read my previous Fab Bag reviews:

MRP: Rs.599/- per month (Buy HERE)

This month’s theme is ‘Hello Gorgeous’

It’s a cute bag, blue faux leather smooth finish bag with pastel pink lips print all over the bag, I quite liked the bag.

Products I got:

  • Sugar It’s A Pout Time Lipstick in Peachy Little Liars- Rs.599
  • Neemli Naturals Bengal Gram Exfoliator- Rs.425/- for 50g
  • Pep Moisture Velvet Shampoo- Rs.119/- for 50ml
  • Johara Instant Radiance Face Scrub- Rs.100 for 15g

Total value of the products: Rs.1245

Starting with the Sugar Lipstick, I am very happy to get this one in this month’s bag, I think I had got one earlier in March or April when they had launched, the shade was Mad Magenta. This time I got a chance to pick the shade and I went with Peachy Little Liars, they have added two new shades, one this and the other red.

I absolutely love the shade, it’s not a peach but more of a pink brown nude. I will be posting a pic wearing that on my Instagram soon.

Neemli Naturals Bengal Gram exfoliator is a clay based face pack which needs to be rubbed after it days, so that it even exfoliates skin. It is on the lines of a ubtan, and can be used both for the face and body. Though it is very expensive to be used for the body and you will need the whole pack for one time use, I will be sticking to using it for the face. It has multani mitti, turmeric, gram flour, rice flour and sandalwood powder.

I have the Johara Instant Radiance face scrub before (full review HERE) and quite like it, this sample is very tiny though, but this is good for travel and might last 3 uses.

I have never tried Pep Moisture Velvet Shampoo, this has Oat Proteins and claims to make hair very soft and manageable in few uses. This 50 ml bottle should last 7-8 uses, again perfect for travel. I am looking forward to trying this out.

I like the Sugar Lipstick and Neemli scrub, both the full sized products in the bag. I won’t say it’s a must buy, but you can if you want to try Sugar lipstick.

Also only members with 3,6 or 12 months subscriptions will get a chance to choose the shade, while others who buy only for this month, will not get the option to choose the shade.

What did you get in your July Fab Bag?

Top 10 Beauty & Fashion Trends of 2016

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Top 10 Beauty & Fashion Trends of 2016

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The year 2016 is half gone. Yes we’re past June! So today I’m sharing some latest beauty and fashion trends of the year so far. Let’s begin. 😀

1. Bubble Eyeliner – Still trying to ace winged eyes? You better not! As bubble eyeliner is the newest funky makeup trend. It is a sort of bumpy eyeliner which was discovered by the beauty Youtuber, Jenny Gonzalez. Since then it has been spreading wide on Instagram.

2. Choker – The choker is back and with a bang. You must have already spotted it as they’re literally everywhere, from Bollywood to neighborhood. 😉

It’s quite easy to carry a choker and you must give it a shot, if haven’t already.

3. Cold Shoulder – Also known as off shoulder, this popular trend from the 90’s is back. It has become a must to have an off shoulder top.

It goes well with the choker, a perfect pairing with which you can never go wrong.

4. Bold Brows – It’s time for going bold with thick eyebrows. Ditch those thin arched regular look and experiment something different and quirky.

Bollywood stars such as Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra among others have been spotted rocking this trend. Here Sonam is sporting another new makeup trend i.e. Reverse Winged Eyeliner or also known as Upside Down Cat Eye Look.

5. Liquid Lipstick – Haven’t heard of them yet? Then let me tell you, it is the new kid on the block which has garnered much of acclaim recently.

Liquid lipstick has a great staying power and offers pigmentation of a lipstick and shine of a lip gloss. You can always blot it out to achieve a matte look, if it is glossy. You get matte liquid lipsticks too.

6. Ombre Lips – It’s a Korean beauty trend where you’re combine two tones of colors. Ombre lips look absolute gorgeous and is often sported by models on runways. I would suggest you to initially begin with more wearable colors rather than the darker shades.

7. Peel off Lipstick – You love makeup and then you love tattoos. So do you love makeup tattoos? It’s a peel off and apply concept originally from South Korea. It’s quite long lasting, upto 12 hours. Though it must be used with a bit of care as it may hurt your pretty pout.

8. Rainbow Highlighter – All thanks to an Etsy shop Bitter Lace Beauty for bringing out Prism, the rainbow highlighter. This highlighter does the perfect job to highlight your cheekbones with rainbow colors. Exciting right? But if you can’t wait to own one, then you can DIY one as the net is flooded with quite creative ideas.

9. Clown Contouring – As the name suggests, clown contouring means to make a clown of yourself by oozing lots of makeup on your face. Only to arrive at a perfectly blended and contoured look. YouTube beauty vlogger, Esther who came up with this beauty trend remarks it as a fun approach to contouring.

10. Sheer Trend – It’s one of the biggest summer fashion trend. It’s quite common among the celebs but not easy to carry as it can lead to over exposure too. But the effortless way to add it to your wardrobe is a sheer back crop top or sheer neckline blouse with a saree. If you’re really in awe of this trend then you can also go for the skirts which look quite fabulous.

That’s all about the top 10 beauty and fashion trends of 2016. Have you tried any of these? Do share in the comments below.

About Me – I’m Aisha, 19. I’ve a personal blog, Jhalli Diva where I share my love for beauty, fashion and lifestyle.

Blog URL – www.jhallidiva.com

Editor’s Note: Very well compiled post Aisha! Do check out her blog guys, she has an interesting mix of beauty & fashion.

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Garnier India Ultra Blends Range Launch #BlendedWithLove

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Garnier India Ultra Blends Range Launch #BlendedWithLove

Hi guys,

Garnier launched the new Ultra Blends Range in India and I got to attend the launch a few days ago at Asilo in St. Regis, if you follow me on twitter/Instagram/Snapchat, you must have already seen glimpses from the event.

Why is it named Ultra Blends, you ask. It is a blend of different ingredients, made for different hair types and this range has five different variants according to hair types/problems. So you can pick a shampoo and conditioner that will best work for your hair type and need not use the ‘common for all’ ranges.

Variants:

Royal Jelly & Lavender- For Hair Rebuilding (Buy HERE)

When hair is weak and fragile, it’s prone to hairfall
The Ultra Blends formula is a blend with Lavender Essence and Royal Jelly, known to be rich in amino acids, vitamins and lipids, it helps reinforce and strengthen your hair
Discover hair that is strong and resists fall from 1st wash

5 Precious Herbs- For Revitalising Hair (Buy HERE)

Modern life exposes your hair and scalp to pollution, dust and heat, making it weak and lifeless
The Ultra Blends formula is a blend with 5 precious herbs- Green tea, Eucalyptus, Aloe, Lemon and Henna – known for anti-oxidant power, anti-bacterial property, moisture, shine and conditioning respectively
Discover hair that is nourished, healthier, bouncier and more beautiful thus revitalised wash after wash
For the first time Garnier creates a powerful blend of 5 carefully chosen precious herbs that deeply yet gently cleanses hair from root to tip combining the best of nature

Soy Milk & Almonds – Intense Repair (Buy HERE)

Hair is mainly composed of proteins
When damaged, hair loses its protein content and becomes weak
The ultra blends formula, a blend with soy milk and almonds known for their rich protein content, intensely repairs and restores damaged hair
Hair feels incredibly soft with every wash
This power blend with hyper concentration of natural proteins deeply replenishes damaged hair

Mythic Olive- Deep Nourishing (Buy HERE)

Roughness, dullness, frizz are signs of under-nourished hair
The Ultra Blends formula, a blend with Virgin Olive Oil and rich in Vitamin E help nourish and protect even the driest and roughest hair
Discover hair that is intensely nourished and incredibly easy to manage
Feel the extra softness and see the brilliant shine from the very first wash

Henna & Blackberry- Nourishing Shine (Buy HERE)

If your hair is dull and lacks shine it may be lacking nourishment
The Ultra Blends formula is blended with Henna that deeply conditions hair and Blackberry that infuses life into hair with its high concentration of anti-oxidants and Vitamin C
Discover hair that is nourished, vibrant and shiny with every wash

They also had this beautiful setup created at High Street Phoenix where each range was coordinated with the main ingredients in it i.e. almonds and milk for soy milk and almond range, Olives for Mythic Oil range, so on and so forth.

Mythic Olive
5 Precious Herbs
Soy Milk & Almonds
Henna & Blackberry

I have to say this was the most beautiful setup I had seen at any event, and I have been to many! I am sure you can make that out from the pictures.

They gave floral tiaras to all the guests and even the food and drinks were as per the ingredients. The entire highlight was on the different blend of ingredients in the range.

MRP: Shampoo- Rs.120 for 175ml, Rs.55 for 75ml Conditioner- Rs.170 for 175ml. Rs.75 for 75ml for all ranges 

I loved the color coordinated packaging as per the ingredients and the cute ‘leaf’ symbol on the caps. Also they smell amazing, Royal Jelly and Lavender is my favourite!

Royal Jelly & Lavender

They are quite rich and moisturizing, and foam well too. I have used the Royal Jelly and Lavender one till now and absolutely love it, though I haven’t tried the conditioner and looking forward to buy the conditioner and use it with the shampoo. I would recommend trying both the shampoo and conditioner together as either one would not give the result which the combination of both would.

It have noticed my hair being more softer and smoother. I don’t have very dry hair, but people with dry hair would see remarkable difference. I can’t wait to try the other ranges now!

A lot of you keep asking me about paraben free hair care, this entire range i.e. all five variants are paraben free.

USP’s:

  • Very economical- Being priced at Rs.55/-, this is one of the most budget friendly range of shampoos in the India currently.
  • Different range for different hair types- So you can choose one according to your hair type or hair problem.
  • Paraben free
  • Smells amazing- Each of the range smells really good.
  • Easily available- You can buy them easily at any store or even online.

I do recommend trying out the new Garnier Ultra Blends Range. Do let me know how you like it. Follow Garnier India on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates.

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Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash Review

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Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash Review

By Sanchita

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Exposure to the sun can irritate the skin and also lead to free- radical damage that can cause age spots, pigmentation, wrinkles and much else. Soothing chamomile, rejuvenating white tea and antioxidant-rich botanical extracts: just perfect to relax, refresh and revive skin that’s exposed to the sun and the elements. Soap-free, gentle foaming face wash that will make your skin smile!

  • Great for regular use before and after sun exposure
  • Gentle foaming, soap-free base
  • Cleanses effectively without drying the skin
  • Chamomile flower extracts help calm and soothe sun-burned skin
  • Antioxidant-rich white tea, Gingko biloba and olive leaf extracts help skin fight free radical damage
  • Very lightly sprinkled with gentle cellulose beads, great for everyday gentle scrubbing action
  • Soothing fragrance that calms your senses (phthalate-free)
  • You only need a little amount for each use – thanks to the smart formula
  • Hygienic flip-top tube packaging
  • Paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free & vegan – as always

PRICE – INR 350 for 75ml

INGREDIENTS:

MY REVIEW

The Plum Chamomile &  White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash is packed inside a white glossy cardboard box with every information written on it. It houses a sturdy white tube with a translucent flip open cap which shuts properly. The opening from where the product is dispenses has the right size and there is no chance of being wasted. Additionally, the tube packaging is also hygienic. The tube is light weight and efficient enough to travel with without being any spilling mess at all. Overall, the packaging was neat and proper.

The face wash is orangish in color with micro beads in it. It has a mild citrus fragrance to it which does refreshes the skin but the smell simply fades off after patting the skin dry. The consistency of the face wash is of gel based. You require a decent amount of the product for the face and once you massage this onto the dampen face, it also foams well enough.

The face wash, though seems mild works very well on oil, dirt and environmental pollution that clogs the pores on the skin. I have never tried to wash off any layer of makeup but the days when I simply use sunscreen and a layer of powder on top, I skip the cleansing and simply use this face wash. It effectively takes off every layer of impurities and keeps the skin cleansed. I have oily acne prone skin which exaggerates in summer but this face wash has been quite soothing to my skin. It never leaves the skin stretchy or dry but a smooth and light hydration. The beads present are extremely mild and I didn’t find them very effective in exfoliation at all. The product is best suited for oily to combination skin and will never break you out.

It contains the goodness of Chamomile flower extracts which soothes and calms the skin, especially in this scorching summer. The presence of white tea helps fighting the free radicals and thereby provides you with younger and fresher looking skin. Furthermore, the formula is paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free & vegan – which is something I love about the product. I am not very happy with the price tag as it seems a bit too much for a daily usage one.

OVERALL – The face wash effectively cleanses the skin of dirt and impurities without leaving it dry and also formulate with paraben, SLS and other harmful chemicals.

WHAT I LIKED

I. Hygienic and efficient packaging.

II. Gel based product with mild refreshing smell.

III. Removes dirt and impurities well.

IV. Gives a fresh glow to the skin.

V. Doesn’t make the skin stretchy or dry.

VI. Doesn’t break you out.

VII. Best suited for oily to combination skin.

VIII. Developed with the goodness of Chamomile flower extracts, white tea, Gingko biloba and olive leaf extracts.

IX. Paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free & vegan.

WHAT I DISLIKED

I. The exfoliating beads are of no use.

II. It won’t suit normal to dry skin.

III. Price is high.

RATING

Quality: 3.5/5

Value for money: 2/5

Availability: 4.5/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

RECOMMENDATION – The face wash works very well for the oily to combination skin as it cleanses and gives a smoother look to the skin and the paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free & vegan is surely worthwhile. Although the price tag is a bit high.

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice and detailed review Sanchita, the pictures are amazing!

Have you tried the new Plum Goodness Chamomile & White Tea Range?

Top 10 Must Try Salon Treatments in India, Prices, Details

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Top 10 Must Try Salon Treatments in India, Prices, Details

By Archana

Am sure all of us girls pay a visit to the salon atleast monthly once. Many of us go looking for cheap packages and end up getting horrific threaded eyebrows and painful waxing. One of my friends once told me that in some salon she visited, one person waxed her left hand, second person waxed her right hand and third person did her facial, all at the same time! I was simply horrified listening to the experience. We go to a salon to pamper and relax ourself. So what’s the point of going through so much pains? Here I list down some of the best salons and the best treatments they offer. Its slightly pricier than the local salons but the experience is worth it. Read on to know the top 10 salon treatments you need to try.

1.  Enrich Salons Head Massage:

Enrich Salons offers some of the best hair services of all. The stylists are well trained and experts in their profession. Its the only salon where I loved the hair spa that I got. They also offer warm, relaxing head massages. What’s special about their head massages is that not only do they offer the regular olive oil, coconut oil head massages, but also they use special essential oils. You can choose from tea tree essential oil, rosemary, patchouli, geranium, lavender, vitamin E oil, etc, depending on your hair type and concern. I have never seen these essential oils being used for head massage in other salons. Head massage done under the hands of an expert with expert products is one of the best ways to destress and relax and also get healthy hair.

Price: Rs.525 for head massage and Rs.750 for head massage with shampooing.

2. Enrich Salons Black Masks:

One more service to try at the Enrich Salon. Believe me, they have really good interiors and decors and which help to relax immediately on entering. Also, they have a buy 1 get 1 offer every Tuesday. Their Black Masks are basically a detanning, detoxifying and brightening treatment. If you are suffering from heavy tan on face, arms, legs or feet, then this Black Mask is the perfect solution for you. The Black Mask is made with natural ingredients and the minerals present in the mask draws out oil and dirt from the face while the antioxidants energize and rejuvenate your skin. You can notice an instant detan effect. Tip: Currently, they have introduced some new services like Mango Detan and Watermelon Splash for hands and legs. 😉

Price: Rs.1200 for face and neck, Rs.900 for feet, Rs.2000 for half hands and Rs.3000 for half legs.

3. Toni & Guy Essensuals Icecream Pedicure & Manicure:

The perfect treat for summers is not only eating a tub full of icecream but also indulging yourself in these exotic icecream pedicure and manicure! The treatment consists of bath fizz bombs which instantly melts in water and soothes and cools your hands and foot. What’s more, at Essensuals, along with the icecream pedicure, you can opt in for a candle massage if you have very dry feet which need intense moisturization.

Price: Rs.900-1100

4. Toni &  Guy Essensuals Eye and Lip care:

Eyes and lips are often the most neglected parts in our face. Though we often go for facials, our eyes and lips go untreated. If you have dark circles, fine lines, dry and chapped lips, then try this Eye and Lip care treatment from Essensuals. This is especially a good treatment for software engineers as it helps to relax and soothe tired eyes as they do the massaging.

Price: around Rs.650

5. YLG Premium Coffee and Luxury Gold Waxing:

Gone are the days when waxing was a pain and just a job to be done. YLG has taken waxing to a new level by introducing luxury in it. YLG is well-known for their waxing services and they have experts in that. They offer different variants of waxing like Green Tea, Lavender, Lemon and Chocolate. Two of the notable and unique ones are the Premium Coffee Waxing and Luxury Gold Waxing. Not only are they painless and smell good, but they also offer other benefits like detanning, slowing down hair growth and giving long-lasting glow.

Price: Full Arms With Full Legs And Under Arms – Rs.599 for Premim Coffee Wax and Rs.699 for Luxury Gold wax

6. Lakme Salon Youth Infinity Sculpting Facial:

This is one of the facials which really showed long lasting effects on me. It helps to tone and firm the skin and gives a nice glow and these effects lasts for around 2-3 weeks if you take good care of your skin. The facial begins with a normal cleanser, scrub, steam and blackhead extraction. After this, the popular Lakme Youth Infinity Serum is applied and a small massager is ran over your face. This helps the serum to penetrate deeper and also tone and firm up the skin. Then a mask is applied and a gauze is placed on top of your face followed by another layer of mask application. This detailed facial lasts for around 90 minutes and you are also given a back massage. This facial is definitely recommended for those past 25 years when the skin starts showing signs of ageing.

Price: Rs.2400

7. Lakme Salon Hair Spa:

Lakme Salon offers a variety of hair spas including the popular Moroccan Oil Hair Spa. Other hair spas offered are Destress Spa, Enhance Spa and Miracle Oil Spa. Along with the hair spas, you can also opt for an extra dose of nourishment which comes as Health Boost, Silk Boost and Shimmer Boost.

Price: From Rs.1200 – Rs.2200. Boosts – Rs.400.

8. Naturals Salon Young Radiance Facial:

This is one of Naturals Salons signature facials and it lasts for 60 minutes. It detoxifies impurities and brightens up face with a nice, soft, radiant glow. You can choose an add-on mask from whitening, firming or bridal glow. The effect of the facial lasts for upto 2 weeks.

Price: Rs.1400. Masks: Rs.300, 400 and 1000.

9. Jean Claude Biguine Exfoliating Body Scrub And Nourishing Wrap:

It is a 60 minute body treatment consisting of scrub using special salt crystal exfoliation technique and thereafter a moisturizing milk is applied to your entire body to soothe your dry epidermis, leaving you hydrated and refreshed.

Price: Rs.3600

10. Warren Tricomi Skin Treatments:

The specialty of Warren Tricomi is their luxury skin treatments. It comes in different variants – Whitening treatment, hydrating rose treatment, anti-ageing treatment, purifying treatment, instance radiance, skincare with Forest Essentials, skincare with Clarins, etc. Also you can try out the Deep Conditioning Ritual by Kerastase for a luxury hair treatment.

Price: From: Rs.1500

Editor’s Note: That’s a fabulous list Archana, very helpful! I can’t wait to try some of these, ice cream pedicure sounds interesting.

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Have you tried these services? Any in your wishlist?