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Medimix Ayurvedic Intimate Hygiene Wash Review

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Medimix Ayurvedic Intimate Hygiene Wash Review

Hey guys,

So Medimix has launched a new intimate hygiene wash recently and I have been trying this out since quite a few days. Here are my thoughts on it..

What the Company claims: The house of Cholayil brings to you Medimix Ayurvedic Intimate Hygiene Wash. It is the world’s first Intimate Wash formulated using the expertise of Cholayil and the rich secrets of ancient Kerala Ayurveda. Made using only the choicest natural ingredients like:

*Lime * Rosemary * Neem * Sage * Aloe * Thyme * Vetiver * Bisabolol

MRP: Rs.150/- for 100ml (Buy HERE)

It is the ideal chemical-free cleansing wash for the vagina. Additionally, it also contains lactic acid which encourages the natural vaginal acidity. Not only this, it confirms to a pH level of 3.5-4.5 which is an ideal level according to prominent Gynecologists around the world.

Medimix Intimate Hygiene Wash is an Ayurvedic formulation and all its ingredients are natural as opposed to synthetic components in beauty products. Medimix Intimate Hygiene Wash is free of chemicals like:

  •  SLES (Sulfate free)
  • Nitrosamine free
  • Paraben free
  • Soap free

It has mild baby care product surfactant. Since it is free of harmful chemicals, Medimix Intimate Hygiene Wash is safe and mild while protecting you against dryness, unpleasant odor, itching, irritation and infections. What’s more, it is gynaecologically and dermatologically tested to ensure that the delicate vaginal skin gets the gentlest of care.

Ingredients:

I had been using Lactacyd Vaginal wash since the longest time, I had discovered it a few years ago and I knew how lactic acid balances the pH and maintains the acidic environment of the vagina.

Lactobacilli is the good bacteria found in the vagina and they protect the vagina from harmful bacteria and balance the pH level and also help protect against vaginal odor, infections, etc. If the vaginal balance is disturbed and less lactobacilli is produced, the bad bacteria would increase in number leading to more infections as there is no protective barrier. The vaginal balance can be disturbed due to number of reasons like pregnancy, tight clothing, use of strong body wash/soap, synthetic underwear, inappropriate hygiene, etc.

A balanced vaginal flora helps to prevent bacterial and yeast infections. What we can do is use a a product that contains ingredients which support the growth of the good bacteria to prevent possible infections and promote recovery if the symptoms have already developed.

I have used Medimix soaps before and always trust Medimix when it comes to ayurvedic/natural skin care. You may ask why not use the same for the vaginal area too, since this is chemical free and natural too. But being a soap, it is slightly drying and if you dry out your vaginal area, as you read above, it causes vaginal imbalance leading to bacterial growth. Over washing/foaming will definitely dry out the area. An intimate wash is made specially for only vaginal use, coz it is very gentle and will not dry out your vaginal area plus maintain the pH balance.

It comes in this flip cap packaging which is handy and nice to keep in your bathroom or even carry for your travel, as its tiny and light weight. You just need few drops i.e. very little amount per use, so this 100ml bottle would last you long. I love the natural, herbal smell plus it’s not too powerful.

It foams well and does not dry out your delicate vaginal skin. I absolutely love it and recommend it, and definitely repurchasing it. If you ask me to choose now between Lactacyd and Medimix, I will go with Medimix 🙂

Also there are some online sites where currently they have the Medimix soap free on buying this wash, combo going on. So, do check that out.

Have you tried the #MedimixAyurvedicIntimateHygieneWash yet?

The New Trend: Naked Dresses

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The New Trend: Naked Dresses

By Pallavi

Hii Fashionistas,

You might have heard about the new fashion siren which is also called “NAKED DRESS”. You might be wondering what is this naked dress?? How can they do go together?? Well, naked dress is something which shows maximum part of your body by covering only the private parts. It is not like your entire body is exposed. You will be covered head to toe but it will be a sheer gown only the private parts will be actually covered. Well, you might think that this is a very daring and bold outfit. Well, that it is.

Naked dresses have been worn since long back. The very first celebrity who flaunted naked dress was the Hollywood goddess Marilyn Monroe. But after many years again the Hollywood celebrities began with the trend and recently some bollywood beauties have also worn the same. Read below to know the best naked dresses worn –

1. Jennifer Lopez – The goddess of Hollywood wore this dress at the 2015 AMAs. You can term her as the queen of naked dresses. She herself has worn 5 naked dresses for her shows. And this gown designed by Charbel Zoe is surely a show stealer.

2. Rihanna – Her nearly nude gown worn at 2014 CFDA awards not only was a show stealer at the awards but also was a really hot topic on the internet too. The gown was designed by Adam Selman.

3. Kim Kardashian – She is the queen of controversy and not to forget sexy figure too. And even during her pregnancy when people especially actresses choose to stay indoors she came out wearing a brave enough naked dress.

4. Priyanka Chopra – Our desi girl also rocked the naked dress trend. In this year Oscars she wore the classy white gown with sheer details and a sweetheart neckline. She just stole the show in her diamond hoop earrings and oxblood lipstick.

5. Gwen Stefani – Oscars 2016 was dedicated to a number of naked dresses. The red sheer gown worn by Gwen Stefani was defiantely one of them. She wore a red gown with details only at the correct places. This gown by Yanina Couture definitely was a show stealer for that evening.

6. Freida Pinto – She also have been a talk of the town in terms of fashion. She wore a steel gray naked dress at a film screening. With her red lips and Smokey eyes she rocked the entire outfit.

7. Miley Cyrus – Miley rocked the black naked dress in the AMFAR inspiration gala. She looked very trendy and upbeat with these black gorgeous gown. And she also wore the same outfit in silver colour too.

8. Sophie Choudhary – The MTV goddess looked fabulous here. She rocked a semi naked balck dress designed by Manav Gangwani. And her lower body was entirely covered but she looked equally sexy and breathtakingly beautiful at the IIFA awards.

9. Diane Kruger – Another Hollywood hottie wearing the naked dress. This oxblood colour naked dress simply stole the show at Oscars 2016. The gown was designed by Reem Acra.

10. Sonam Kapoor – Last but not the least, our bollywood Fashionista wore the brave enough naked dress during Neerja promotions. The navy blue midi dress by the brand Self Portrait simply looked stunning.

So, that were the best naked dresses. Let me know how many of you have guts to carry naked dresses. Also, which is your favourite naked dress in the comments down below.

Editor’s Note: Nicely compiled Pallavi, I loved Sonam Kapoor’s dress!

P.S: Images from Google

What do you think of this naked dress trend?

Vodafone #FunWithU Features & CUTE song

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Vodafone #FunWithU Features & CUTE song

Hey guys,

If you have seen people sharing Kanan Gill and Naveen from TVF’s teaser of #FunWithU all over social media and were wondering what it was about, read on 🙂

The youth of today is always keen on being updated – whether it is about what their friends are up to, or the latest music, or how the PM reacted to a burning issue or what Katy Perry wore. They need to know everything as soon as it happens and their go-to device that keeps them from missing out on all the fun is their smart phones. The more the need to be connected, the more the data required, and more data obviously means spending more on your mobile bills and burning a hole in your pocket!

Keeping in mind the needs of the youth these days, Vodafone can come up Vodafone U, an exciting, first-of-its-kind lifestyle proposition for the youth that promises to keep the fun always on for them. Vodafone U comes with a lot of fun features and benefits

Mr. Sandeep Kataria

Fun Features of Vodafone ‘U’ (for pre-paid users)

  • Data Allowance: Now keep surfing day and night. Get a separate night allowance so that you don’t have to miss out on single moment of fun.
  •  3 Buddy Lifelines: Share the finer details of every story with your best buds. Not 1, not 2, Call 3 of your best buddies at a special call rate of 20p/min
  • Data Loan: Run out of pocket money and data? We can help you with one at least. Breathe easy with data loan of 60MB of 3G/4G for 2 days, when you need it most.
  • Music, always on: Uplift your mood or tend to a broken heart with just the right kind of music. Get unlimited free music downloads* for 2 months.

For more details about Vodafone U and its fun features, visit https://www.vodafone.in/youth/uhome

Staying true to what it stands for, Vodafone U brought FUN to the fore at a super cool launch at Hard Rock Café, Worli on Friday. For the first time ever, youth icons and YouTube celebs, Kanan Gill, The Viral Fever and Raftaar came together to collaborate for a video – CUTE Vol 1 – especially made for Vodafone U. I personally am a huge fan of The Viral Fever and it was amazing to see these guys in person performing on the Cute video. If you follow me on twitter/Snapchat (bhumika_t), you must have already seen pics and videos from the event on Friday.

Their entertaining performance had the audience grooving and cheering and asking for more! Kanan Gill and TVF’s humour had the audience in splits and Raftaar’s energetic performance brought the house down. It was a treat to watch the 3 stars in action!

The CUTE Vodafone U song is addictive and stays in your head long after you’ve heard it. Check it out here

I have heard it at least 15-20 times by now already, post the event 😀 Very catchy and love the hook step <3

Clearly, with Vodafone U, fun is always on!

Did you like the song? And the Vodafone U plan? I love the features it offers and definitely looking forward to trying it. Data Loan is what I need all the time 😀

Top 10 Forest Essentials Products, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Forest Essentials Products, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

With the growing awareness about the harmful effects of chemicals in beauty products, we can see an increased number of ayurvedic and natural brands entering the market. Forest Essentials is one such luxury, ayurvedic brand which is slowly becoming popular. “Make space on your bathroom shelves for a gourmet feast for your skin.” That’s what they claim! And well, I have to say that I have a soft corner for beauty brands & Made in India. Luxury Indian brands on par with international luxury brands! That’s my dream. Coming back to Forest Essentials, there is a lot of debate among beauty bloggers whether the quality justifies the very high prices and also the missing ingredients lists annoys many people, including me. But their unique products and methods of preparation definitely tempts me. Given a chance, I would really wish to visit their factory and watch their preparation process in detail. Anyway, today lets look at the best FE products that you should give a try.

1. Hand Pounded Organic Fruit Scrub (BUY HERE)

There are brands coming with hand pounded sambar and rasam powders! Well, okay, but that’s boring! How about a hand pounded fruit scrub? 😀 Made with organically grown dates and peaches. Blended with finely ground almonds. Top it with pure apricot kernel oil and honey… And hand pounded to right consistency… Slurp! Sounds delicious. Imagine treating your face to this luxury scrub. It gently exfoliates the dead cells and tan and reveals your natural, glowing complexion. Definitely give this one a try.

Price: Rs.1675 for 50g.

2. Eternal Youth Formula Date & Litchi (BUY HERE)

The name “Eternal Youth Formula” sounds tempting and yes, it has a lot of good reviews among beauty bloggers. If you are in your late twenties and just beginning an anti-ageing routine, this is a good start. It firms, tones and makes the skin more youthful. FE prepares it by soaking date and litchi fruit in pure rose water in clay pots buried under the ground to ferment. The cream is hand-mixed and FE claims that mantras are chanted while mixing to imbibe positive energy into the product!

Price: Rs.3600 for 50g

3. Moisture Replenishing Bath & Shower Oil Honey & Vanilla (BUY HERE)

FE is most popular for its wide collection of Bath &amp; Shower oils. I would definitely recommend you to try one of these in winters. These are basically water soluble oils made from pure distilled essential oils to leave your skin supple and silky smooth. The delicious aroma of raw honey and vanilla oil instantly rejuvenate your senses and is an excellent way to pamper yourself in your night time bath routine so as to nourish your skin overnight.

Price: Rs.1675 for 200ml.

4. Advanced Soundarya Age Defying Facial Serum With 24K Gold (BUY HERE)

This ayurvedic anti-ageing serum is prepared with purified 24 Karat Gold Bhasma which is infused in a mix of oils, herbs, fresh cow’s milk, pure ghee and root extracts. The infusion is simmered over slow fire and left in copper vats to soak up the benefits of the metal. The final result is a intense, potent serum to make the skin younger, radiant, supple and naturally glowing. A Harry Potter miracle potion! Give it a try and reverse-age magically…

Price: Rs.3395 for 25ml.

5. Body Mist Iced Pomegranate with Fresh Kerala Lime

This was a newly launched body mist last year and it had a good reception due to its unique ingredients list. I mean, for our intense Indian summers, FE has nailed it with this combination of Iced Pomegranate and Fresh Lime. It instantly refreshes and cools the senses while the organic pure aloe vera juice helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.

Price: Rs.1675 for 100g.

6. Luxury Sugar Soap Bitter Orange & Cinnamon (BUY HERE)

These are clear sugar soaps handmade with pure unprocessed raw cane sugar. The sugar acts as a natural humectant and doesn’t dry out skin. The fresh, tangy scent of bitter oranges along with the warm, aromatic cinnamon stimulates and rejuvenate the senses giving an out of the world experience. Comes in other variants too like Rose &amp; Cardamom, Oudh & Green Tea, Jasmine & Mogra, etc.

Price: Rs.395 for 125g.

7. Lightening & Brightening Tejasvi Emulsion (BUY HERE)

This is a luxurious facial massage cream specially formulated with whole cream cow’s ghee and other ayurvedic herbs which help to lighten blemishes and pigmentation. FE claims this particular product takes many months to prepare. Extracting potent ghee from cow’s milk, ageing the ghee with saffron and herbs and burying this mix in earthen pots under banyan trees for 2 months. Finally, it is simmered on fire by adding cow’s milk, virgin coconut oil and fresh rose petals.

Price: Rs.2275 for 50g.

8. Cleansing Shower Butter Nargis (BUY HERE)

We have heard of body butters, lip butters and TBS has even hair butters. But a shower butter! This is the first brand am noticing that’s offering a cleansing shower butter. This is a surely a luxurious creamy bath product to pamper yourself in winters. A blend of kokum butter and shea butter with the light fragrance of Nargis flower. The soft butters melts into a creamy lather which cleanses your skin while also nourishing it.

Price: Rs.1450 for 200ml.

9. Sanjeevani Beauty Elixir (BUY HERE)

Sanjeevani is a renowned herb in Ayurveda for its excellent skin rejuvenating properties. It “brings back the skin to life” and gives a luminous glow to dull skin. This is especially suitable for dry, aging skin and helps to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, plump up, soften and increases the elasticity of skin. FE prepares this using the traditional ayurvedic method of infusing the herbs, soaked in cold water overnight to absorb the rays of the moon. Sounds impressive!

Price: Rs.3175 for 30g.

10. Facial Tonic Mist Panchpushp

This is a water-based floral toner prepared using the purest form, from the condensation collected during steam distillation of flowers. It contains a blend of five flowers – rose, jasmine, kewda, marigold and saffron. This facial mist gives a gentle boost of hydration to the skin after cleansing.

Price: Rs.650 for 100ml.

The above is just a handful of their best products. Also, I would recommend their hair care range of sulphate free, paraben free, silicone free shampoos and conditioners and hair oils. Also their range of masques and ubtans are widely popular. Psst! FE has announced a new product, yet to be launched – Deeply Nourishing Facial Cleansing Paste with Almond, Pistacho &amp; Honey. 😉

Editor’s Note: I absolutely love FE products Archana, have tried only a few though, but each and every product is so effective and works amazingly well. I am quite intrigued with the Tejaswi Emulsion and Nargis Shower Butter. I would also like to add a bonus 11 i.e. Kashmiri Saffron & Neem Delicate Facial Cleanser, it is excellent! Speaking of price point, I know it’s expensive but some of the FE products are totally justified. I would say the bath & body products can be replaced with similar brands like Iraya and Auravedic but the skincare is excellent and irreplaceable. I would anyway prefer FE skincare over Clinique, etc. 🙂

P.S: All Images from Forest Essentials website

So which FE products have you tried? What are your opinions on it? Do you think the high prices are justifiable? What other Indian brands are your favorites? Share your comments below.

7 Denim Tricks You Cannot Afford to Miss!

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7 Denim Tricks You Cannot Afford to Miss!

By Lovleen

Denims are a staple aspect of almost any wardrobe, and thus owing them is a no-brainer task. After all the versatility, comfort and vividity that they are able to deliver is phenomenal. But, wait aren’t you missing something? Well, though you have a huge collection of denim but are you happy with time? Does it make you a standout from the crowd? If not then this article is just for you. As here we will focus on some easy yet exclusive denim tricks and hacks that you help you reinvent the same old denim wardrobe the fashionable way. Because denim magic will never occur on its own, a little effort, innovative thought and creative tools can take your denim success a long way.

1. Start With Zipper Style

The usual denims that you wear can be taken as a layout which can be structured just the way you want with your creativity. This concept can be fruitfully used for transforming your denim into a zipper style denim. For this style all you need is a zipper, scissor and needles. First determine the area when you wish to place the zipper and then rip that area to create desired space for it. Consequently fix the zipper at the space and there you have it, a magnificent zipper style denim that speaks for itself.

Style Tip: Zippers can be fixed anywhere at the bottom of jeans, hips and thighs too, just let your creative mind do the job.

2. Denim and Shoes

Known to all Denims have remained to be a versatile asset in everyone’s wardrobe, so why restrict them with one type of shoes? Experiment with a plethora of shoes that you always wanted to wear, where women can have their sexy look with high heels, skinniest feel with boots, sporty touch with two roll flats and formal look with wedges, similarly men can make their move using the formal shoes, sporty running shoes, casual sneakers and many more,

Style Tip: Be careful with the colors that you pick and remember that the match up should always complement each other.

3. Lace It Up

This hack is just for the beauties out there, who can take their denim to a new dimension by lacing it up. Now, each one of us are a huge fan of laces then why not have them here too. Pick up the appropriate lace that you love, crop up your denim and stitch it up, it is as easy as it can get. But, the difference that it is going to create on the aesthetic appeal of the denim is something to watch out for. So, have you selected your perfect lace yet?

Style Tip: Lace is the key of this hack, go with black, cream, white or other self colors, avoid those that have amalgamation of various colors in one fabric.

4. Rip and Fill The Denim

Everyone is loves to have ripped denims, but now it&#39;s time to fill the ripped parts not with denim but a wide range of fabric. Fill this ripped areas with designs, patterns, fabrics or any other idea of your choice. If you do not have a ripped jeans then just take scissors to rip them off. Later, take the fabric that you want to attach with the denim and stitch it up.

Style Tip: Colors that you pick can be the reflection of your personality (black, blue, red) or the way you are (white, green, pink).

5. Sand and Stain Denim

Next style hack is an amazing one where you will have the ability to transform the aura of your denims. To do the stand and stain hack you are going to require a sand paper for sanding the denim, filer for scratching it and then a fabric marker for staining it. The stand and stain looks best near the hips and thigh region of jeans so it’s best to do them at its mid length. In this technique first you will have to sand the jeans with a sand paper for a while until the threads are visible and then scratch these threads with the help of a filer. Once the white inner threads of the sanded area are prominently visible then make sure of a fabric marker to stain these threads. Here, you can use any color depending upon what your styling preferences

Style Tip: Have the sand and stain area across different parts of the denim with variations in colors of the marker.

6. Crop the Denim

Bored with the same usual long pair of denim then why not crop them? Take the appropriate measurements, or the length until which you want to crop then and then go for it. During this process you can implement various designs through the art of cutting and stitching too. This means that by simply cropping an old denim you can bring it back to life but a new and refreshed look. Fashion experts believe that cropping a long denim is just like repairing it and bringing it to the gateway of unlimited fashion as its hard to go wrong with crop denims.

Style Tip: Pair crop denims with cool pair of shoes and tops to look your best and never forget those classy sunglasses.

7. Spray Vodka For Targeted Action on Stains

Presence of stains can hamper the aura of your denims, so it’s time to get rid of them with just a few sprays of vodka. Transfer the vodka into a spray bottle, and spray it on the stain for two-three times, allow it to dry and witness the stain disappear.

Style Tip: Regular care and maintenance is crucial for keeping your denim stylish and fashionable.

Editor’s Note: Absolutely love these hacks Lovleen. I would love to try the sanding, and also rip and fill.

Image Source: Google Images

Do you like these hacks? Have you tried them? I am definitely trying 1-2 😀

Rassna Wax Pack Katori Wax Review

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RASSNA WAX PACK KATORI WAX REVIEW

By Nidhal

Hair is aptly termed the crowning glory. Not only does it raise one’s glam quotient by leaps and bounds but also changes one’s look drastically (at times, unfortunately) 😛 thanks to a number of hair styles at our disposal. However, when the very same hair makes an appearance for no reason on your face (read: you are a woman), panic button is pushed. Getting facial hair bleached every few days is not at all a pragmatic decision given the kinds of toxins and nonsense they are imbued with. Waxing them off seems a pretty doable idea, doesn’t it? Not only is the hair pulled out but also the layer of dead skin cells is extricated. However, there is a catch. The wax you use for your body (legs, under-arms, hands, back, etc.) is not what you are going to make use of here for your facial skin. This one is different. Colloquially, it is called ‘Katori wax’ and today, I am going to review Rassna Wax Pack Katroi Wax.

PRICE – Rs 83/- for a single tub

DIRECTIONS FOR USE– Heat the tub in a double-boiler system and using a wooden spoon apply a little amount when it is warm (and not hot). Spread it well using the spoon and wait for 3-4 minutes. Carefully pull out the peel and wash your skin that has just been waxed with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

INGREDIENTS- Not mentioned anywhere.

WHAT IT CLAIMS- Removes superfluous hair off face that is, from upper lips and chin.

MY EXPERIENCE-

Packed in a cardboard box enclosing a metallic tub in which lies the wax (cold and solidified), the packaging of Rassna Wax Pack katori wax is fine. There is a complimentary wooden spoon provided in each pack. If being used at home, it is hygienic and the metallic tub stays intact till the product is used completely. I don’t find it suitable for being carried while travelling not because the packaging is such but it is so because it needs to be heated before use.

The wax is cold and solidified but upon being heated for 1-2 minutes, its consistency changes to that of honey. In fact, it looks exactly like honey. Upon being slathered on one’s upper lip area (do not use katori wax for eye brows. Ever), it dries up almost instantaneously. Here comes the painful part for you need to pull it out at lightning quick speed to pull out the hair. Usually, one layer is sufficient for me but when I use on my sideburns, a single layer doesn’t bear results. So, I have to bear the brunt of the heat as well as the sensation on pulling it off, more than once.

The bottom line is that it works effectively, however, given the stubbornness of the hair follicles, number of applications vary. Also, never use it on the bikini line, eye brow area or such precarious’ regions. Even before using it, consult with a dermatologist or someone who can offer sane advice regarding skin care. If used improperly, you might end with scalded skin. Do not play with fire! (I couldn’t have come up with a better idiom)

GOOD-

1. Pulls baby hair very well

2. Dirt-cheap

3. Chemical-free solution. It isn’t as noxious as getting bleached on a regular basis is.

4. Softens skin (since hair is pulled out so, the area appears soft and smooth naturally)

BAD-

1. Limited availability. I haven’t seen it online yet.

2. Process of application is messy

3. If one has hardened hair, you will have to apply it more than once to pull out the hair.

RATING- 4/5

Editor’s Note: I have heard so much about this Nidhal, never able to find it anywhere. I needed it for my upper lips, but since the time I have got Braun Face, I am sorted. Though having this backup is always good. Where did you get yours from?

Have you tried Rassna Katori Wax before?

Colorbar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks, Diamond Shine Lip Gloss Review, Swatches

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Colorbar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks, Diamond Shine Lip Gloss Review, Swatches

Hi guys,

I have been trying out these two new launches from Colorbar from quite some time now. And I also did a look around these. Here are my thoughts on them.

I did this look with these new launches..

Colorbar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks: This ultra-modern eye-shadow stick glides like velvet, has feather light application and lasts for 8 hours without creasing, flaking or fading! Applying perfect eye-shadow will no longer be a tricky job with ColorBar All Day Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick. Fall in love with this blendable and highly pigmented do-it-all eye-shadow stick, which also doubles up as eyeliner. Sharpen the tip with a detachable sharpener (attached at the back of the stick) for precise application and use it to shade, define, smoke-up and highlights. Its velvet powdery, lightweight texture is smudge proof and doesn’t non-transfer on the upper eyelid.Preservative and mineral oil free. Dermatologically and Ophthalmologically Approved

MRP: Rs.850/- for 1.4g

Ingredients:

Available in 10 shades

I have the shades Ornament and Moss in the Eyeshadow sticks and Nude Glow and Pixie Pink in Diamond Shine Lip Gloss.

The eyeshadow stick comes in a swivel up rotating packaging. Each shade has a matching base colour which makes it easier to identify. It also comes with a sharpener, so that the tip can be sharpened if it gets blunt and flat. That comes very handy, coz it is difficult to use on the upper/lower lashline with the flat tip.

It is cream finish and glides on well, but it sets almost immediately and doesn’t budge once set, you need to be super quick when you are working with this. This can be a con for newbies, as it won’t blend once set. It is super pigmented and settles to a matte finish. It is indeed smudge proof and transfer proof as claimed. But when used on lower lashline and waterline, it does smudge a bit.

It stayed put for almost the whole day on the eyes, untill removed and around 6-7 hours on the waterliner and lower lashline, before smudging a bit. It comes off easily with a makeup remover. I love the idea of eyeshadow sticks since they are easy to use and carry.

Left: Ornament, Right: Moss

005 Ornament is a nice champagne beige with hints of gold. A perfect, everyday shade and would also work for office. You can even use it as a base and layer with more deeper or glittery shades for more intensity and a heavier look.

Top: Ornament
Bottom: Moss

004 Moss is my favourite, a bluish green shade which pops up the eyes. I love using it on the upper and lower lashline, as seen here. It’s a perfect spring color and would brighten up the eyes and face, it makes the eyes look more white.

Left: Moss, Right: Oranment

Here I have used the shade Ornament all over the lid and the shade Moss on the upper lashline and outer half of lower lashline and extended it and blended softly with an angled liner brush.

At Rs.850/- these are slightly expensive, but I am quite impressed with the quality. They do as they claim! I highly recommend these, I also like the shades Slate and Mulberry.

Colorbar Diamond Shine Lip Gloss: You’re not fully dressed until you add some Glitter! A Gorgeous high shine lip gloss that wears a feather and envelopes your lips with rich, intense Color in just one stroke, packed with Luxe shimmer. This soft highly pigmented gloss adheres perfectly and glides on flawlessly, to make your lips shine like diamonds. Enriched with Vit-E & comforting oils, it fits the lip care needs of every woman perfectly.

Features and Benefits:
High pigmented shimmer gloss
Light weight on application
Comforting oils to provide hydrate and conditioning to your lips
Smooth and creamy application
Enriched with Vit. E providing antioxidant properties
Color does not bleed on lips
Flocked paddle applicator to picks up a generous amount of gloss for a nice, even lay down of color
Preservative free

MRP: Rs.675/- for 3.8ml

Ingredients:

Available in 8 shades

Coming to the Colorbar Diamond Shine Lip Gloss, they come in a round, transparent, normal glass packaging. Since they are see through, you can easily identify the shades if you have more than one.

Now I am more into matte lipsticks and liquid lipsticks, I haven’t used a lip gloss in the longest time. But I guess once in a while, they look quite good. Of course, you get a nice, shiny pout with a lip gloss, which you can never with a matte lipstick.

These are completely non sticky, well pigmented for a gloss and the color stays well even after drinking, etc. These are quite moisturizing and light weight, and all that these claim! Mostly all lip glosses transfer a lot and don’t stay more than 1-2 hours, these ones do! They stay well for about 3-4 hours and survives light drinking, etc too.

I usually use a base color as a soft tint blended with my fingers and go over a gloss like this. The color and stain stayed put well though the evening for me.

002 Nude Glow is an everyday nude brown with silver shimmer

004 Pixie Pink is a bright neon barbie pink with silver shimmer

Left: Nude Glow, Right: Pixie Pink

Nude Glow is more universal and can be layered on any color lipstick and worn on it’s own as well. If you don’t like using lipsticks at your work place, something like Nude Glow should be perfect!

Pixie Pink can be layered but it is bright and pigmented enough to use on it’s own too.

If you are into matte and colored lip glosses sans shimmer, this is not for you. But if you like a shimmery, glossy pout, these are a must have!

I absolutely love Nude Glow, and it comes in 6 more shades. It is definitely very pricey for a lip gloss, but the quality is comparable to MAC and/or other high end glosses.

I have used the Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Tint in Pink Fantasy as a soft tint and blended with finger and the shade Nude Glow on top of it, in the first pic above, for this look.

What do you think of these new Colorbar Launches? Tried any? Your thoughts?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Everyuth Naturals Neem Face Wash Review

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EVERYUTH NATURALS NEEM FACE WASH REVIEW

By Nidhal

It is said that chewing a few leaves of this plant daily would help you kick acne, pimples and blemishes forever. The taste, however, cannot be vouched for. Able to guess which plant it is? Let me spill the beans. It is none other than ‘Neem’ and it has benefits in abundance for your skin. Not only does it clear acne, pimples, dark circles but also delays signs of ageing. So, why not incorporate this wonder ingredient to let our skin enjoy its bounties? In keeping with this thought, I grabbed Everyuth Naturals Neem Face Wash one day. Having used it a couple of times by now, let me give you a sneak-peek into its performance.

PRICE- Rs 40/- for 60 g+12 g (free)

DIRECTIONS FOR USE– Squeeze out a small quantity onto your palm. Work up lather and gently massage on face. Rinse with water and pat your skin dry. Use 2 or 3 times a day.

INGREDIENTS-

WHAT IT CLAIMS– Regular exposure to dust, pollution and heat leaves your skin excessively oily. This causes acne, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Everyuth Naturals neem face wash is enriched with Neem, tea tree oil and Chamomile. It gently deep cleanses your skin, removes pimple-causing bacteria and controls excessive oil secretion.

MY EXPERIENCE-

Packed in a tube with a flip-open cap at its end, the packaging of Everyuth Naturals Neem Face Wash is quite handy, hygienic and travel-friendly. The cap is sturdy which averts leakage/spillage. Hence, scores well on account of packaging.

The product has a slimy consistency. Now, don’t picture is completely as a hideous paste that looks like algae. The texture is predominantly slimy. It borders on the liquid side. The aroma is mild but refreshing. It isn’t long-lasting however. When mixed with a little water, a fine lather is created effortlessly which when worked up on one’s skin, sadly gives a feeling of sucking up skin’s moisture. After rinsing it off, the first thing I noted was that my skin looked unnaturally white. In fact it was so white that I pictured myself hitting my face on a plate having flour! Oh yes, you guessed it right this time. It sucked moisture and how! I had to immediately apply a moisturiser for it was highly discomfiting.

The only silver lining was that it cleansed my skin but nothing apart from that cheered me up. A look at its ingredients’ list and you’ll hit your head on the wall for investing in something that contains hordes of chemicals ranging from SLES to PEG, cocamidopropyl to parabens and so on and so forth. This one doesn’t work on pimples. How can it? Pimples are not determined by only one factor which can be taken care of by use of just one product. Even if you follow the procedure of applying mashed Neem leaves religiously, you need to watch over your diet and overall skin care regimen, right? So, relying on a product exclusively to combat so many skin woes would be naïve and far-fetched. This product is a debacle in a nutshell. It falls flat on its claims.

GOOD-

  • Readily available
  • Economical price
  • Mild and refreshing aroma
  • Imparts a clean look
  • Packed well

BAD-

  • Contains SLES, Cocamidopropyl, PEG, Fragrance (under the garb of which a number of chemicals are added), EDTA and parabens. Woah! That’s way too many chemicals. All of them are toxic.
  • Too drying for dry/extremely dry skin. Hence, not suitable for this skin type at all. Sucks moisture out of your skin.
  • Does not work on pimples and acne. Such problems aren’t combatted by mere use of one or two products. A lot of things including one’s diet and skin care regimen need to be watched out.
  • Does not impart radiance. What we get to see after washing it off is merely a clean face which is the case with every ABC face pack. Nothing to boost about.

RATING- 0/5

Editor’s Note: Sounds horrible! Have you tried the Himalaya Neem Face Wash? That actually works, and I love how mild, gentle yet refreshing it is. My Holy Grail since years!

Have you tried the Everyuth Neem Face Wash? If no, then don’t!

OOTD: Denim Blue Off Shoulder Crop Top, Floral Pencil Skirt

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OOTD: Denim Blue Off Shoulder Crop Top, Floral Pencil Skirt

Hey guys,

OOTD time! The moment I saw this crop top in the Stalkbuylove’s Stalker magazine early last month in the New Arrivals, I knew I had to get this! It is off shoulder, which is a trend quite IN this spring/summer. Also the denim blue colour would compliment a lot of different bottoms from black to bright colors to floral like I have paired it with today. Crop tops are absolutely fabulous with anything high waist like high waisted denims/skirts/culottes.

I have paired crop tops with culottes, palazzos and lace mini skirt earlier. And yes with pencil skirts too, see HERE and HERE. And of course, when they come with it’s own set i.e. co-ordinates/matching separates makes it all the more better coz you can not only wear them as coords but also separately with basics.

I have paired this Chester crop top with a black floral skirt. I had this skirt since quite some time (shown in this HAUL video), when I saw this crop top, I knew I would be pairing it with this skirt 😀 Yes, I mentally put together my outfits all the time 😉

Also I love bucket bags, if you know I already have the big orange one from StalkBuyLove which I love using. And I also like backpacks, so when I saw this tan backpack which is like a bucket bag i.e. 2 in 1, I immediately added it to the cart!

Tip: Tan/Neutral bags and shoes will always work with everything, so if you like something in tan, don’t think twice and just get it, you will be surely using that a lot.

I completed the look with my Daniel Wellington watch and these black Forever 21 mules. Now I know mules don’t have a strap behind usually, but this one does. Had got them during sale, again had showed these in the above linked haul video.

Crop Top: StalkBuyLove
Skirt: Myntra (Dressberry)
Shoes: Forever 21
Bag: StalkBuyLove
Watch: Daniel Wellington

The Daniel Wellington flat 15% off coupon code ‘DWBHUMIKA’ is valid till 31st May.

I hope you liked the outfit, do let me know in the comments below 🙂

OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert Review, Comparision

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OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert Review, Comparision

Hi guys,

If you remember I reviewed the OPPO F1 phone before, see HERE. They had announced the launch of F1 Plus at the same event, but the official launch happened on 6th April at Hotel Lalit in Delhi. I had gone to Delhi for the event for a day. See the entire vlog and event details in my vlog below, Yuvraj Singh was also present at the event 😀 He came even with his ankle injury!

Anyhoo, coming back to the phone, OPPO F1 Plus. I am obviously no tech expert, so would not be reviewing from that point of view, though I am a tech and gadget freak! Also being a blogger, I am present on every social media channel on earth and use my phone 24/7 for everything from clicking pictures to updating you guys on social channels, replying to mails, etc. The best part of this phone is obviously the front camera, as the name goes ‘Selfie Expert’. The front cam is 16MP,f/2.0 which allows four times more light compared to other smartphones.

Price: INR 26,990/-

Colors Available: Gold and Rose Gold

I have been using the phone ever since the event and it’s been quite some time now, so it’s the perfect time to review it. To start with, it’s very light weight (only 145g) though standard 5.5 inches, you do not feel this phone at all even in your pocket.

I have the Color Gold which I like a little more than Rose Gold, coz of the deep matte gold finish. Also it is super comfortable to hold and ergonomically designed to fit in your hands.

The thick Corning Gorilla Glass 4 does not need a scratch guard. I bought one and when I was just about to place it, I realized this phone doesn’t need one. The glass is super thick and scratch resistant, I did not feel adding another layer was required.

It has it’s own Operating System Color OS 3.0 and the Lollipop version of Android, it is pretty smooth and fast untill now, quite impressed with the OS. I have always been on Android and can safely say, this OS is quite good.

It has 64GB internal memory which is expandable externally upto 128GB, there are very few phones in the market offering that! The 4GB RAM is sufficient and the phone never lagged even once, though I am not a gaming person, so did not try that. For me, I have 10-15 apps working all the time, and none stopped responding at any time.

I have always been using a dual sim phone and that is my priority when I have to select a phone for myself. I am so glad this is dual sim with both being 4G enabled.

Specs

Other notable features are fingerprint scanner, WiFi Direct, fast battery VOOC Flash charging, etc.

Coming to the main part and my favourite, the camera! It has 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 with auto focus, face detection and even Beauty and Panaroma features. The Beautify 4.0 brightens the skin and removes all blemishes, so without makeup, it gives a made up look 😀 I love the Ultra HD mode which gives super crisp and bright pictures and the GIF creator which is super fun! GIF creator option is also available for the front camera. It also has a range of inbuilt filters which lets you select a filter even before clicking a picture! My favourites are ‘Elegant’ and ‘British’. The rear camera also has an ‘Expert Mode‘ which lets you control the ISO and exposure, so even if you are a pro photographer, this will give you the freedom to work your way.

Beautify 4.0

The 16MP front camera has wide f/2.0 lens which allows more light in pictures coz of it’s unique sensor technology, so now you get bright selfies even in low light and during night time. And now fit in all your friends in a selfie with the amazing ‘Selfie Panaroma’ feature 😀 The ISOCELL technology reduces the noise in selfies, giving you super clear and sharp selfies. My favourite feature though is ‘Double Exposure‘ which helps you click two pictures in motion and combines them into one. I haven’t found a subject yet to use that, but I will be using it soon and would be posting it on my Instagram, so follow me there 😀

It also captures videos at 1080p@30fps, I would be using it for my vlogs too. Also love the ‘Time Lapse‘ feature! I am clearly bowled by the camera features.

I also compared it to Samsung Galaxy A7. It looks quite similar, weighs almost the same and the specifications and features too are similar. The Samsung A7 Operating System is so slow and it was a pain to use comparatively. It runs on Kitkat which is upgradable to Lollipop. I am not sure what exactly is the problem, but you need real patience to use Samsung A7.

Rear Camera
L- Clicked with OPPO
R- Clicked with Samsung
Front Cam
L- OPPO
R- Samsung

I have also compared the selfies and pics taken with both the phones. Samsung camera is pretty sharp too and love the clear pictures, but in terms of catching the true colours, OPPO F1 Plus is the clear winner.

OPPO F1 Plus has all the features and specifications that of iPhone6, some even better and at half the price! I totally recommend checking out OPPO F1 Plus, see more HERE

What do you think of the new OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert Phone?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review