Sleek MakeUP is out with their new Spring 2013 collection called Aqua Collection..it consists of LE i-Divine called Lagoon, a blush in Mirrored Pink and a nail set in Deep Waves..you would see a lot of aqua blues and greens in this collection.
It is priced slightly higher at £7.99
It comes in the usual black case packaging with a mirror and 2 sided sponge applicator…the shadows are well pigmented, blend smoothly and stay on for 6-7 hours with a primer…the matte shades are a little drier and shimmery ones have some fall out though.
Sleek MakeUP i- Divine Lagoon boasts of 12 shades that pop on all skin tones..9 shimmer and 3 matte shadows..
Sassea is an aqua blue shade with gold shimmer Deep Water is a matte grape purple Reflection is a pale shimmery lilac Emerald is a light emerald green Oyster is an off white pearl..makes a good highlight Black Pearl is deep rich black with some shimmer…gorgeous pigmentation..the best in the palette.
Pink Jewel is a rose pink with gold shimmer..very pretty shade Sand Dollar is a warm yellow gold Underworld is again an aqua blue with gold shimmer..but more bluer than Sassea Sea Shell is a light copper bronze..a good neutral Night Sky is a matte dirty purple..not that pigmented. Ariel is a matte coral red..can double up as a pretty blush
Some of the shades are pretty pigmented while some are ok..matte shades are a little drier and less pigmented in comparision to the shimmery ones…overall a good mix of shades..
My favorites are Reflection, Oyster, Black Pearl, Pink Jewel and Sea Shell..yes I love my pinks and neutrals 😀
Aqua Collection launches on 13th March, 2013..in Superdrug stores and online at sleekmakeup.com
Have you checked out the Sleek MakeUP Aqua collection ? Your favorite shades ??
Too Faced, Laura Mercier Haul and Victoria’s Secret Gifts Yes I hauled again..I had a cousin coming from US..so ordered a few things from Apothica..
Got Too Faced Bon Bons Palette, Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings (Industry Insiders’ Top 5 favorites) and Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey..
Too Faced Bon Bons Palette comes with Lashgasm Mascara, Candlelight shadow insurance and 12 eyeshadows..
Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings consists of Lashgasm Mascara, Shadow Insurance Primer, Glamour Gloss Lip Gloss, Lip Insurance Lip Primer and Primed and Poreless Face Primer
Laura Mercier Illuminator Stick in Golden Honey Glow
Any my cousin also got Victoria’s Secret Gift Packs for me and my bhabhi 😀
Kaya launches 15 new products to celebrate 10 years of skin brilliance
Introduces five specialized skincare ranges providing advanced and complete beauty solutions
Kaya Skin Clinic, India’s largest chain of skincare clinics, completes 10 years of beautiful transformations in the country and celebrates this landmark achievement with the launch of 15 new specialized products under 5 new skincare ranges. Catering to face, body and hair for both men and women, these specialized Kaya products are designed to address specific skin concerns such as acne, dull skin, anti-ageing and dryness, along with a daily skin care range. The launch of these specific ranges is in line with Kaya’s commitment of providing total skin care solutions to the discerning Indian consumer.
Designed to be personal skincare guide to consumers for various skin types, the new products are categorized under 5 new specialized ranges. Hydra Surge 360 degree, Super Orange Bloom, Intense Clarify HD, White Resilience and Youth ExCell are the new ranges which will address every skin type’s beauty needs while working synergistically with Kaya’s beauty services. Each product has been researched and developed by dermatologists and made using the finest proven active ingredients for lasting results.
Hydra Surge 360º
The new Hydra Surge 3600 range provides total essential hydration for dry and sensitive skin. The unique products under this range are enriched by ‘White Lily’, which is grown organically in Switzerland and known for its hydrating and soothing skin benefits from the ancient times. This revolutionary range helps replenish NMF (Natural Moisturising Factor) and restore the balance between water and lipids of skin, to keep it looking plump, radiant and beautiful for longer. The Hydra Surge 360º range consists of the following products: –
Balancing Cleansing Gel is an instantly refreshing mild cleanser that effectively cleanses dry and sensitive skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils. The moisture complex of hydrating White Lily, Vitamin B5 and Phospholipd (derived from natural Safflower oil with anti-irritant properties) nourishes skin and maintains its moisture balance, leaving it clean, soft and supple.
Priced at Rs. 450 for 100 ml
Rebalancing Mist is a non-alcoholic toner which is enriched with botanical extracts of hydrating White Lily, cool cucumber and soothing witch hazel. It helps reduce the pore size and soothes red skin caused by exposure to UV rays and dry weather, leaving it relaxed, soft and delicately scented.
Priced at Rs. 400 for 100 ml
Calming Moisturiser is a light textured, non-greasy cream that offers an extra dose of nutrients and hydration to dry, itchy and sensitive skin. It is enriched with refreshing, soothing and calming extracts of White Lily and Rose, along with sweet almond oil to replenish and nourish skin, leaving it soft and supple.
Priced at Rs. 850 for 50 ml
Recharging Moisture Concentrate is an excellent formula for intense and long-lasting moisturisation for skin which is dry, irritated and sensitive. Due to the extracts of White Lily and Mourera fluviatilis – an aquatic plant found in Amazonian rivers, this Serum carries a distinctive soothing effect for healthy and silky smooth skin Priced at Rs. 950 for 50 ml
Super Orange Bloom:
Busy lifestyle, constant application of make-up and the weather conditions can really play havoc on your perfect complexion and make your skin look dull and lifeless! To rejuvenate and reinvigorate your skin, Kaya has launched the Super Orange Bloom range, a special skin care line consisting of multi-vitamin complex that revives dull and lifeless skin, effectively making it bright and radiant. This unique and revolutionary formula awakens and purifies the skin with a refreshing feel of orange bloom, anti-oxidant and moisturizing benefits. The Super Orange Bloom comprises of the following products: –
Skin Awakening Rinse is a multi-vitamin shimmering cleanser that is designed to wash away make-up and impurities without altering skin’s natural moisture balance. The perfect combination of Multi-Vitamin Skin Awakening Complex like Vitamins B3, B5, C and E helps in enhancing dull and tired skin thereby giving it a fresh bloom
Priced at Rs. 490 for 100ml
Overnight Skin Replenisher is a light, rich-textured night cream that contains effective Skin Awakening elements like Vitamins B3, B5, A, C & E suitable for all skin types. This specially formulated cream offers anti-oxidant and skin renewal benefits that work best during night time. It not only helps to revive and revitalize dull skin but also boosts skin texture and gives clarity.
Priced at Rs. 890 for 50 ml
Skin Awakening gel provides a pleasant cooling sensation and moisturizes your skin without any greasy after feel. Designed for all skin types, this complexion booster is formulated with encapsulated vitamins B3, B5, A, C, E and F, which instantly get absorbed into the skin, thereby returning it to its natural fresh, smooth and healthy state.
Priced at Rs. 1490 for 50ml
Intense Clarify HD
The Intense Clarify HD range from Kaya is the ultimate solution for uneven skin tone and hyper-pigmentation. This advanced product range comprises highly effective active ingredients which are popularly used by dermatologists to treat pigmentation. The exceptional blend of active ingredients in the products brighten skin, treat cellular discoloration and improve skin clarity. The Intense Clarify HD comprises of three expert products as follows: –
Brightening Serum by Kaya helps in reducing freckles and age spots, thereby giving you a luminous, healthy and even-toned complexion. This cutting-edge formula contains Ferulic acid and Waltheria indica extracts that target spots at every process of melanin formation and prevent future pigmentation.
Priced at Rs. 1490 for 30 ml
Brightening and Firming Eye Serum is a synergetic combination of soy & rice peptides, yeast protein, Hyaluronic Acid and Seaweed Extract. This breakthrough product helps in reducing the appearance of puffiness and discoloration of skin around the eyes. When used daily, this preventive product will help in enhancing firmness and combat signs of fatigue to restore a fresh, vibrant appearance around the eyes.
Priced at Rs. 990 for 10 ml
Youth ExCell
Inspired by breakthrough research in plant stem cells, Youth ExCell is designed to fight the signs of ageing on your skin right from the root. This advanced skincare line uses the extract of stem cells from the Argan tree, which is one of the oldest and rarest plant species in the world. Selected for it exceptional ability to protect and reinforce the regenerative capacity of skin cells, it helps to give you tighter, firmer and deeply rejuvenated skin that glows with a youthful radiance.
Derma Stemness Benefactor is developed with the help of breakthrough research in Plant Stem Cells and the understanding of their unique ability to regenerate and renew. This rich, velvety cream contains plant stem cells and oil of Argan tree, one of the oldest tree species in the world that helps to stimulate human stem cell growth and offer healthier and younger looking skin.
Priced at Rs. 1990 for 50 ml
Derma Stemness Reviving Serum helps in protecting the skin’s regenerative cells. This intense oil-free formula contains Argan Plant Stem cells with advanced liposome technology. This world-class formulation penetrates deep into the skin layers, thereby resulting in cleaner, deeply rejuvenated and youthful radiant skin from within.
Priced at Rs. 2490 for 30 ml
Derma Collagen Intense Solution contains highly concentrated collagen to lift and tighten the skin. It helps improve skin elasticity, to keep skin moisturized, bright and smooth.
Priced at Rs. 1990 for 15ml
White Resilience
Kaya’s White Resilience skincare range combines the exotic youth renewing extracts from two of the most beautiful flowers found in nature – Purple Orchid and Japanese Cherry. The potent whitening actives found in these flowers render a flawless, fairer and a younger look to your skin. The unique ingredients polish away dead skin cells and smoothen the skin texture by reducing dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a spotless complexion. The White Resilience range comprises of four exquisitely designed products as follows:
Refining Mist is an alcohol free toner that refreshes skin without stripping its natural pH balance. Enriched with a unique combination of Purple Orchid and Japanese Cherry extracts, it gently removes impurities and reconditions skin for a healthy and natural glow.
Priced at Rs. 490 for 100 ml
Overnight Brightening Nourisher combines skin whitening, youth renewing actives and extracts of Purple Orchid & Japanese Cherry to repair and rapidly help reduce the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone. Enriched with extracts of Imperata Cylindrica root (a subtropical plant containing natural osmo-protective compounds), this light nourisher penetrates deeply into the skin, improving skin elasticity and revealing radiant, firm, smooth and toned skin.
Priced at Rs. 1590 for 50 ml
All Day Brightening Cream is a perfect blend of whitening and youth renewing actives that repair and renew the skin. The distinctive features of each and every ingredient in the cream offer boundless protection against harsh external elements and deliver a luminescent, smooth and flawless complexion.
Priced at Rs. 1590 for 50ml
Also as part of the brand’s 10 year celebrations, Kaya announced the launch of ‘Kaya Skin Bar’ – a new retail format offering a wider array of products, backed by select beauty services. The ‘Kaya Skin Bar’ is a product forward store, backed by highly trained and certified skin counselors, to provide customers with a customized and effective offering.
The 5 newly launched specialized skincare ranges will be part of the newly launched Kaya Skin Bars as well as all Kaya Skin Clinics across India.
So gear-up to celebrate 10 years of beauty with Kaya, pamper and surprise yourself with the new revolutionary product range, and love what you see!
Many ingredients from your kitchen can be used to make yummy-smelling face, body, and foot scrubs at home. Start with a skin-friendly exfoliant, such as oatmeal, cornmeal, sugar, or salt. Then choose a moisturizing, binding ingredient. I recommend honey and avocado, which are non irritating emollients, for the face. Olive or coconut oil will work well on the body and feet, especially on dry, scaly, or flaky skin.
However, if you tend to get breakouts on your chest or back, skip the oils and stick with honey or yogurt.
You can add other ingredients as well, such as fresh citrus juice (which acts as an astringent) or cucumber (which soothes skin). For a more aromatic scrub, add some fresh herbs or a few drops of skin-friendly essential oils. I love dessert, so I like cinnamon or vanilla in my scrubs — if you’re a chocoholic, try adding cocoa!
Below are a few recipes to get you started on your own scrubs:
Cornmeal-Citrus Facial Scrub
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed citrus juice (lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit)
2 teaspoons honey
1 drop ylang-ylang essential oil (optional)
1 drop ginger essential oil (optional)
Avocado-Strawberry-Sugar Body Scrub
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup mashed avocado
1/4 cup mashed strawberry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup minced fresh basil
1 drop rose essential oil (optional)
Rosemary, Mint & Salt Foot Scrub
1 cup coarse sea salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 sprigs fresh rosemary (remove leaves from stalk)
1 cup minced fresh mint
3 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Mix ingredients together and gently scrub your face, body, or feet. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Don’t they all sound so good enough to eat ! Yumm…the warm vanilla cinnamon..
Additionally you can scoop out a papaya or mango (or avocado) and save the fruit to eat later. Rub the inside surface of the skin all over your face and arms. The antioxidants and fruit enzymes will help soften your skin.
Colorbar launches Ultimate Makeup Removers for all skin types Love your skin even after makeup
Colorbar Ultimate Makeup RemoversGlamorous divas rejoice! Removing your makeup is now as smooth and easy as putting it on. Colorbar’s Ultimate Make-up Removers take off your make-up with just one wipe, making it the easiest way to ensure a freshly cleaned, glowing skin. The high-performance yet extremely mild formulations remove all traces of make up from lids to lashes to lips and all over the face.
Available in 4 unique variants suited to your skin type, the formulations also contain a host of highly beneficial skincare ingredients. The advanced formula works quickly and caringly to dissolve makeup in a wink without rubbing, redness or residue.
1. For All Skin Types – With Vitamin E and Pro Vitamin B5 which protect skin cells from UV rays and pollution. The skin loving bi-phase formula also hydrates and soothes the skin while protecting it against harmful irritants.
2. For Dry Skin – With Jojoba Oil which softens the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The nourishing crème formula also contains Onion, Khus and Fenugreek extracts to deeply condition and protect dry and damaged skin from external aggravation.
3. For Oily & Combination Skin – With Tea Tree Oil which corrects oily skin by dissolving excess sebum from skin hence preventing acne and acneic blemishes. The purifying bi-phase formula also contains Allantoin that hydrates and smoothes oily skin without increasing the sebum levels.
4. For Sensitive Skin – With ultra gentle Chamomile extract that soothes and calms irritation prone skin cells. The mild bi-phase formula also includes active α-Bisabolol that restores the moisture balance of sensitive skin to its healthiest while protecting it from all environmental irritants.
The Colorbar Ultimate Makeup remover is priced at Rs 699 INR only.
Colorbar Availability:
Mumbai: Infiniti 2 Mall, Malad, GF042 (next to Westside); Phoenix Market City,Kurla; Lokhandwala, Andheri (West), R City Ghatkopar.
When In Doubt, Throw It Out: Makeup Has Expiration Dates
Guest Post
You know that perfect shade of lipstick you bought two years ago on vacation in Paris? The one that you save for special occasions? It may pack more of a punch than you realize. Old cosmetics present a major risk of infection. The risk is even worse if you share cosmetics or if you can’t resist trying out the latest shades at your local department store makeup counter. Although it may be difficult to part with some of your favorite cosmetics, your health may be at risk if you continue to use them.
Eye Makeup
Eye makeup holds the greatest potential for infection and has the shortest shelf life of all cosmetics. Some dermatologists recommend replacing eye makeup after only three months. Liquids and creams, especially mascara, can potentially cause serious eye infections. Styes – inflamed oil glands at the edge of the eyelid – along with itchy, red eyelids and swelling around the eyes are some of the less serious potential problems that can occur with eye makeup that has passed its safe shelf life date. Contact lens wearers are at special risk of infection from using contaminated eye makeup.
Natural Cosmetics
So called natural cosmetics often have a shorter shelf life than conventionally manufactured cosmetics. This is because many natural cosmetics are plant-based, which makes them especially susceptible to bacteria. An oatmeal bath soap soak is not nearly so relaxing when you discover you’re sharing your tub with mealworms that have been feasting off the soap you’re using.
Creams and Lotions
Many dermatologists advise that creams and lotions begin to go bad after about six to twelve months. If lotions and creams are in pump bottles, they may remain good longer because you’re less likely to dip your finger into the bottle. However, moisturizers in jars that you apply with your hands may be ready for the trash bin after six months, because every time you dip your hand into the cream, you’re potentially contaminating it.
Powders and Lip Colors
Powder makeup and lipstick in a barrel may be safe to use for about twelve to eighteen months. Lip gloss may also be good for about eighteen months. However, if you’ve used your hands to apply the cosmetics, that will shorten the shelf life.
Preventing Infection
Besides discarding old cosmetics, keeping cosmetics clean and away from water will help ensure that they are safe to use. Never share cosmetics with anyone. Your BFF may be like a sister, but you don’t want to pick up a cold sore on your lip from trying out her hot new lipstick shade. Trying out sample cosmetics at department stores is also a risky bet. If you must sample a new shade, do so with a clean cotton swab, not your hand.
Be especially careful with eye makeup. Do not apply eyeliner on your inner eyelids. If your mascara dries out, toss it. Don’t attempt to extend its usefulness by running it under the tap to rewet the brush. Resist the temptation to make your lipstick or blush do double duty as eye shadow. Even though you’re using it on your own face, bacteria from your cheek or lip may cause an infection through a small tear in your eyelid.
About the Author:
Richard Harrelson is an independent eye health researcher with many years experience in the cosmetics industry. His articles mainly appear in health blogs. Learn how to order contact lenses online.
Editor: I would like to add an usual safe period for a couple of things.
If you dream of having beautiful, silky hair, then read on for expert advice and tips.
In winter, it’s easy for hair to become dry and dull. With constant heat from indoor heating, hot showers, styling tools and blow dryers, these things can take a massive tool on your hair and leave it thirsting for a nice, long drink. Investing in a top-quality conditioner will help your hair to beat the winter blues. Look for a rich conditioner that contains natural oils such as sunflower or coconut oils. After washing your hair, instead of directly applying conditioner, towel dry your hair. Getting excess water out of your hair before applying conditioner is very important in order to allow your hair to fully drink in the benefits of the conditioner.
When applying conditioner to wet hair, the excess water can block the absorption of nutrients and moisturizers within the conditioner. Apply the conditioner in the shower (after towel-drying your hair) and leave on for two to three minutes before rinsing out. For a more intensive conditioning treatment, apply conditioner after you have stepped out of the shower and towel dried your hair. Leave the conditioner on for an hour or overnight. There are many excellent deep and overnight conditioners on the market. Organic cold-pressed coconut oil always works as a wonderfully rich and emollient conditioner for the hair. It can be applied to dry ends overnight. You will wake up with moisturized, shiny hair. Other excellent oils for the hair include argan and jojoba oils.
To keep split ends at bay, it’s important to make an appointment with your hair stylist for regular trims. Going to the salon every six to eight weeks should keep split ends away. When split ends are left untouched, the hair shaft can actually keep splitting higher, which can result in very unhealthy and frizzy-looking hair.
Avoid using at home color, as they can strip your hair and contain metallic dyes. It’s best to leave coloring up to a professional who knows their way around color. Boxed color which can be bought at drugstores may seem tempting when you feel like you’re in a hair rut and need a quick change, but these products are best avoided because they can damage your hair and if you find yourself in a sticky situation where the color does not turn out the way you visualized, you probably won’t have a clue as to how to fix it. This can mean having to wait until your stylist can fit you into her schedules — so you may be left having to walk around with a disaster on your head for a few days.
Avoid the overuse of hair dryers, flat irons, and curling irons. Heat tools can take a toll on your hair and leave it damaged, dry and brittle. Heat tools should be used sparingly.
Try washing your hair every other day instead of every day. Washing your hair every day is not only a waste of product, but this will dry your hair out quicker than anything else.
About Author:
Susan Shultz is in an expert in hair restoration in Toronto as well as Toronto hair transplant. She is a hair and beauty expert with vast knowledge about hair health and maintenance.
