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5 Make-up Must Haves For The 'Summer Goddess' Look

5 Make-up Must Haves For The ‘Summer Goddess’ Look

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5 Make-up Must Haves For The ‘Summer Goddess’ Look

By Ankita

Hello everyone,

I was watching Gods of Egypt a couple of months back and it did not take me long before I got totally obsessed with Élodie Yung’s ‘Hathor’ look in the movie. Sporting slight tan-ish bronze look, she looked absolutely stunning! So, I began my own little research ‘how to get that bronze goddess glow’, but, to be frank, it was a little over the top in real life.

It wasn’t until a few days back, that I hit the gold! So here I am with 5 makeup absolutes to get the bronze gold, goddess of the sands look with affordable drugstore products.

For the convenience of my readers, I have made a few product suggestions that are quite easily available and are a perfect dupe for high-end drugstore items, with a few application tips to nail it.

Want to get that sun-kissed look without actually getting out in the sun? Stay tuned till the end 🙂

Face It!!

1. Liquid Illuminators

Liquid Illuminators are a rage this season. They give you that bronzy-under the skin glow that looks almost effortless.

Application Tip: Take a pea-sized amount on your stippling brush and stipple it all over your face with light hands.

What I recommend

Revlon Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator in the shade Bare Lights is perfect for this look. It imparts a decent glow to the face without going overboard.

Priced at: 995 INR

2. Flesh toned Concealer

Remember girls, the focus of this look is on bringing your natural facial highlights and features. So it is better to stay away from concealers that are way too lighter than your skin tone. The idea here is to get a flawless base.

Application Tip: Take your concealer and dot it on areas that need a bit of touch-up. Say for example, under the eyes, around the mouth and any other blemished area. Lightly dab it with your ring finger first and then blend it with a beauty blender.

What I recommend

L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD is my absolute favourite when it comes to concealing. It doesn’t crease at all and blends like a dream. The brush tip applicator lets you control the amount of product coming out of the tube. Best thing, they have a shade for every skin tone, but medium beige works just fine for me.

Priced at: 535 INR

3. Highlight

Now comes the most important part of this look, ‘The Highlight’. A champagne gold colour highlighter would give you that goddess glow without making it too dramatic.

Application Tip: Take a small amount of highlighter and brush it with the lightest hands on all high points of your face including cheekbones, forehead, bridge of the nose, cupids bow, inner corners of eyes and a little on your collar bone.

What I recommend

Makeup Revolution Pro Highlighter – Illuminate has just the right amount of light reflecting particles to light up your face, never making it look like a disco ball. It has beautiful gold champagne colour and is sure to make some heads turn when you put it on.

Priced at: 725 INR

4. The eyes have it all

Application: Keep the eyes neat and clean with a rose-gold eye shadow all over the lid and a dark brown kohl on the upper lash line, lightly smudged and slightly winged to give that doe-y eyed appearance.

What I recommend

– Eye Shadow: Faces Glam on Color Perfect eye shadow Quad Captive

This palette has the four most beautiful colours with rosy gold and bronze undertones and is a must for all those looking for a subtly shimmer based eye shadow palate. The colour payoff is excellent, with least fall out.

Priced at : 599 INR

– Kohl: Lakme Eyeconic Brown Kajal

A dark brown kohl pencil would definitely compliment the entire look instead a black one. Lakme Iconic Brown Kajal glides on smoothly to give you that intense sensual gaze that is sure to steal many hearts.

Priced at: 275 INR

Now pucker up

5. Lip Gloss

Application: Nothing more sensual than a nude lip. Dab your beauty blender with a little bit of concealer/foundation on your lips and top it off with a nude pink lip gloss just on the centre of your lips.

What I recommend

Colorbar True Gloss Lip-gloss Natural Tan ( 550 INR)

This look is very much wearable and would suit almost all skin tones. As Indians, we are blessed with a beautiful yellow-olive undertone. So why not flaunt it. Try this look and do let me know your thoughts and experience.

Editor’s Note: These are the perfect products for the ‘glow’ in summers 😀 Nice compilation Ankita, welcome to NLM

Do you like the summer goddess glowy look?

Benefits of Papaya for Skin and Hair

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Benefits of Papaya for Skin and Hair

By Sanchita

Papaya is called the “The Fruit of the Angels” and it is a native to the tropical areas of Central America and Southern Mexico. Today, it is a popular fruit and often known as ‘papita’ in Hindi.

This amazing fruit is enriched in vitamins A, C, E and K and has various other antioxidant properties. Consuming the fruit will not only give you amazing skin and hair but it has various beauty benefits as well. It is applied on the skin and hair for natural beauty.

The various benefits and uses of Papaya for Skin are as follows –

Removal of sun tan – This is a common problem for summer. Our skin is prone to tanning and looks dull. The papaya has vitamins A and C in abundance along with a enzyme called ‘papain’. This helps to lighten the complexion, removing sun tan and dark spots with the passage of time. Simply make a thick paste of papaya and add honey and turmeric to it. Apply this face pack every day in a week and see how it improves the skin.

Skin hydration – Papaya is rich in water content and has various other elements as well which helps to keep the skin soft, smooth and moisturized. The hydration is smooth and will not clog the pores or make the skin look oily. Simply, blend ½ cup of ripe papaya into a fine paste, add honey and apply evenly on skin. Wash off after 20-25mins.

Anti-ageing – Papaya is anti-ageing in nature. It has vitamins C and E to rejuvenate the skin and the papaya skin has various enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. As a result, the age spots and wrinkles are prevented and removed. It also contains Retin-A which help reduce the signs of aging. Overall, you get younger looking skin with bright and radiant skin tone. Mash ½ cup of overripe papaya, add honey and yogurt and apply as a face mask. Wash off after 20-25 mins. You can also rub the skin of papaya for better results.

Prevention of acne and pimples – Papaya has an enzyme called papain that has natural skin- cleansing properties, which helps to get rid of clogged pores and greasiness. The exfoliating effect helps in preventing blackheads. The enzyme helps in preventing acne and improving the skin as well. It also helps to soothe the inflamed skin. Simply, apply a thin layer of ripe papaya pulp as face mask and leave on for 20mins. Wash off with cold water and pat the skin dry.

Brighten complexion and removal of dark spots – This is one of the most effective beauty benefits of papaya. The papain helps to lighten the dark spots, giving a bright and radiant complexion. It is known that papaya contains natural bleaching properties. The vitamin C has anti-oxidant properties and also helps in clearing the skin of impurities. Rub a fleshy part of ripe papaya every alternative days and wash off with cold water.

The various benefits and uses of Papaya for Hair are as follows –

Soft and healthy hair – The papaya is also very helpful for lustrous, healthy hair. It is enriched in several minerals, vitamins and enzymes that can improve hair growth and strength. Along with that, it will also help to thicken the hair and the protein in papaya reduces split ends. To prepare a papaya hair mask, blend a ripe papaya according to your hair length and mix with olive oil or almond oil. Apply this all over the hair, from root to tip and keep it for 30-40mins. Wash off with mild shampoo.

Reduces dandruff – Papaya helps in reducing dandruff and prevents dry scalp. It has various antifungal properties. Even the seeds of papaya prevents fungal infection. Blend ½ papaya with the seeds intact and apply the paste generously on the scalp. Leave it on for one hour and then shampoo as usual.

Caution –

  • Always do a patch test before using it on skin and hair.
  • Papaya can cause allergic reactions in some people, which might due to papain or the latex.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using excessive papaya.

Editor’s Note: Loved the DIY and tips Sanchita

Do you use papaya for your skin and hair?

March 2017 Fab Bag Review & Unboxing

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March 2017 Fab Bag Review & Unboxing

Hi guys,

So as it’s 1st of the month, I got my March Fab Bag today. I know all of you are always excited about the Fab Bag unboxing, so I try and do it as soon as possible.

The theme for this month is ‘Go Get It, Girl’

MRP: Rs.599/- per month (Buy HERE)

It’s a dusty purple/burgundy colored bag, they had given an option to choose the bag too this month, out of this March bag and two previous Fab Bags, I went with this as I already had those and wanted something new. I love the color and the criss cross textured pattern

Products I got:

  • Seduction Las Vegas Lipstick 06 Nude Love- (Full size) : Rs.180/-
  • Sugar Tip Tap Toe Nail Lacquer 003 Burn Your Beiges (Full size) : Rs.199/-
  • Kronokare Flower Powder Face Toner – 55ml
  • Moha Herbal Shower Gel- 30ml
  • Ayorma SPF 40 Sun Block- 10g
  • Natural Bath & Body Beautiful Day Body Mist- 50ml

Though there are 6 products this time, the Ayorma one is a small sample, but I am glad they didn’t include that and give only 5 products.

I had the option to choose the shade in the Seduction Lipstick out of 4 shades, and I went with this Nude Love. I love this pinky brown color, perfect for everyday wear. There were reds too in the options, if you would like that.

Seduction Nude Love

I have tried Moha Herbal products before and quite like them, looking forward to this shower gel. It smells very citrusy and refreshing, perfect for summers.

I am glad they included the new Sugar launch i.e. the nail paint in this month’s box. I wasn’t expecting it, though would have loved a color option in that. I would have preferred a brighter, fun summer color.

The Kronokare Face Toner looks the most interesting to me, I like the spray bottle, would be using it from today. Kronokare makes chemical free, natural products and some of them are pretty unique and nice. I have some high expectations from this toner.

The Ayorma Sun Block is SPF 40 and has a herbal smell, let’s see how this one works. But a pretty tiny sample though, 20-30g would have been nice.

And lastly, the Natural Body Mist. Absolutely love the smell of this! It’s floral and summery, a lily-jasmine like mix.

The total value of the products comes to around Rs.700-725

Overall I would say it’s an ok bag comparing the prices of the products as none of the products/samples are expensive. You can go for it if you would like to try these.

What did you get in your March Fab Bag?

Banjara’s #MeAndNature: Pure Nature Gives You Everlasting Beauty

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Banjara’s #MeAndNature: Pure Nature Gives You Everlasting Beauty

Hi guys,

So today’s post is something different. I am talking about this brand called Banjara’s. I came across this video and loved the message it had.

We all know nature works the best for all kinds of remedies be it skin/hair/body, you name it and nature has it. Ayurveda has lakhs of recipes for any disease/problem a human can have. Nature can solve it all, yet we get distracted and fall for all sorts of chemical products because of marketing.

All Banjara’s products have natural ingredients in all of their products. I have tried so many different face masks from them and they feel exactly like DIY Face Masks at home. Plus they are so affordable and quick.

Banjara’s caters to the needs of the entire family, from the Brazilian Black Hair Dye for parents, to Samvridhi hair oil for our luscious, dark hair, and of course the daily essential Multani mitti + Orange face wash. The Vitamin C in Orange will brighten the skin while the multani mitti will control the excess oil. And lastly the Multani Mitti + Papaya Face Pack which again will help control excess oil and papaya helps in fading spots and scars and gives an even toned skin. All these products can be used by everyone in the family and there are so many more products by Banjara’s, it caters to every skin/hair need.

Banjara’s is associated with nature and is all natural and herbal without the unnecessary added chemicals. It is ‘beauty without any harmful effects’, which is a very important criteria especially when it comes to choosing personal care products.

As you can see in this video, Banjara’s is not only all natural, it also reflects Banjara’s love for nature. It is also reflected in the purity, quality and efficacy of all Banjara’s products. I absolutely loved the video and the ending message ‘If we take of nature’s beauty, nature will take care of us‘ which is so true! And something we all need to do in our lives each day.

Banjara’s brand is listed under PETA’s cruelty-free companies as the products are not tested on animals and Banjara’s do not use any animal ingredients in any of their products. Of course, another added advantage.

You can try these products for yourself as Banjara’s is giving out free samples. You just have to register here www.banjaras.co.in and they would be delivered to you. Isn’t that cool?!

Let me know what you think of it in the comments below 🙂

Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village Experiential, Vlog

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Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village Experiential, Vlog

Hi guys,

So last to last weekend I was in Palakkad in Kerala at The Kairali Ayurvedic Healing Village. Those of you who follow me on social media already know that and have been seeing the live updates.

Since there was no network and WiFi there, I couldn’t update much, but of course I captured everything for the vlog.

About Kairali: Kairali Ayurvedic Group’s signature resort ‘The Ayurvedic Healing Village’ is situated int Palakkad, just a few kilometers from the world’s biggest mountain pass between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There is no better place to get inside nature and rejuvenate with natural medicine than the sweet scented forests of Kerala’s Pala trees. Time spent at this unique jungle paradise will allow you to experience the authentic healing practices of ancient India, while relaxing in the lap of modern holistic luxury.

They have different packages for different treatments, yoga therapy, yoga training, ayurveda training, etc. They get patients from all around the world for hypertension, anxiety, nervous breakdown, facial paralysis, weight loss, etc.

You can of course also go there to detox, relax and rejuvenate. A break like this is very refreshing.

We were welcomed with the sandalwood tikka, small white shawl like silk cloth and fresh coconut water. Once you check in, the first thing is consultation with the doctor as your stay, food and everything that will follow will be according to the doctor’s guidelines. The doctor checks your blood pressure, weight and asks for your entire medical history and specific concerns and issues.

Treatment/Massage room

She also prescribes ayurvedic medicines, if required. Apart from that, there are 1-2 massages/treatments everyday as per your package and medical requirement.

We had two massages and we tried Abhyangam on Day 1 and Shirodhara on Day 2. I absolutely loved the massages, they use warm oil very generously and each patient has two attendants and they both do it in perfect sync.

Abhyangam is massaging each and every body part with a lot of warm oil, from head to toe. Shirodhara as the name suggests is flow of oil on your head. They do start with the body massage at first, which is followed by Shirodhara. After the massage, we have to sit in the steam chamber for about 5-6 minutes, followed by the bath. They give a special ubtan (which has green gram powder) to bath with, it gets rid of all the oil without stripping any moisture from the skin. I did not require any moisturiser while I was staying there, because of the generous oil during the massage on both the days.

Outside my villa

There are 30 villas in the Kairali property right now, I loved how each villa was at a distance and each villa had a nice verandah outside to relax and admire the surroundings. The entire property is lush green with a lot of different trees and waterfalls around. You can also find a lot of rare birds and butterflies.

Breakfast (Wheat Upma)

Food is all organic made with very little oil and less salt and spices. There is no sugar used in anything, you can get palm sugar if needed. All desserts had jaggery in it. You get fixed portions if you are here for weight loss program. But you get everything from soup, salad, roti, 2 veggies and one dal and rice, followed by dessert. They grow all fruits and vegetables in their own organic farm behind the property. Morning breakfast starts with a plate full of fresh fruits and fresh fruit juice, followed by one main dish and toast/butter.

The water served here is special herbal water. There is red sandalwood based pink water which everyone can drink, it tastes just like regular water. And there is Niranjal (not sure if this is the correct spelling :/) which is light yellow in color and meant for weight loss and increasing metabolism, it has a slight jeera water taste.

They also have a herbal garden which has one herb plant each, it is only for training purpose. Their main property where they grown all the herbs is near their factory. We also visited the factory where they make all Kairali products and saw the entire process how each product is made. We were allowed to click only in two rooms, hence the part you see in the vlog is only half of the process.

We also met the founders Mrs. Gita Ramesh and Mr. K.V Ramesh, it was so good meeting them. They were very warm and down to earth. We chatted for about 45 minutes with them. There was also a cooking demo by the main chef and an astrology session later on.

While you are staying there, each day 6.30 to 7.30 is yoga practice and 6 to 7 in the evening is meditation. In between you can have your breakfast, lunch, relax and get your massage treatments done. They also have an entertainment room where you can play a few games and a gym.

You get WiFi access only at the reception area and not in the rooms, so you have to come to the reception to use WiFi. I had no network, so was almost without internet the 3 days. I actually liked this small little break/detox. I am online 24/7, so it was difficult at the start but I was liking it after a day.

The only thing I would have liked better are the rooms. The interiors could have been much better, and same goes for the bathroom. Bathroom didn’t have proper drainage system. Since we were occupied on both the days and were out the whole time, it didn’t bother me much but if someone comes for the 7 days/14 days package, they have to be comfortable. I wish they work on the interiors and bathrooms, because everything else is just perfect!

Overall, I loved the experience and highly recommend going there for a treatment if you are suffering from something specific or just for a detox. Also for elders who are suffering from arthritis, diabetes, blood pressure, etc, it’s an ideal place to visit.

See more/book the place here www.ayurvedichealingvillage.com

We also got a few products during the factory visit. I have been using them since quite some days and I really like them. This Grapeseed and Almond body lotion was a part of the toiletries in the bathroom and had used it during the stay too. I absolutely love the smell. It looks rich but is water based and gets absorbed instantly.

I have used the Kairoil hair oil and the Kairkare body massage oil just once, so will update on that later. I absolutely loved the sandal soap, it smells really good and doesn’t dry the skin at all because of the glycerin in it.

Also the herbal powder for body wash is really good. It exfoliates the skin gently and does not strip the natural oils from the skin. The lemon anti-dandruff shampoo is refreshing and works on keeping the scalp clean and dandruff free.

The products are slightly expensive I would say, but since they are all herbal and natural and if they work, all up for it. Since I saw the factory and how the products are made, I would really love trying more of Kairali products and definitely will. Highly recommend them. I am looking forward to try Kaircin which is a facial oil for glowing skin 🙂

Products/Medicines/Oils can be bought here: www.kairaliproducts.in

P.S: I went to Kairali Healing Village as a part of Ayurveda Sutra Wellness Bloggers meet Edition 2

Have you been to an ayurvedic/health resort before? How was your experience?

Top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Here’s the list of the bestselling products from the house of Estée Lauder available in India. Estee Lauder, a premium American company is known to deal with variety of cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products and perfumeries. It is one of the luxurious high ends brand in India and finally the products are available online on Nykaa and Amazon.

Every product is commendable and we have handpicked the best sellers and award winning ones for you. Here’s the list of the top 10 Estée Lauder Products in India.

1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup – Price Rs. 3500 (BUY HERE)

The product comes in 16-18 shades and gives a polished look and evens skin tone for a healthy looking glow. It is a light-medium coverage foundation that doesn’t oxidize and has a very convenient twist-up packaging with a sponge at the tip for buffing and blending the foundation. The formula is lightweight and provides a natural look. The mild fragrance is there and it won’t look ashy in photographs. The wear time is really good and long lasting and great for normal to oily skin. Overall, the Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup is a great foundation for daytime.

2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick – Price Rs. 2500 (BUY HERE)

The Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick are available in 30 shades and also has a matte and glossy range. The original range has an array of colors – from bold purple, deep browns, reds and pinks. The lipsticks are gorgeously packaged with Estée Lauder’s signature navy and gold, while golden plaques at each end of the case, and golden tones within the interior. The colors are enriching with a satin finish, transforms lips for a full, curvaceous and sexy pout and has impeccable pigmentation. It glides well, hydrates the lips and brilliantly long lasting.

3. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Flawless Wear Concealer – Price Rs. 2100 (BUY HERE)

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Flawless Wear Concealer comes in cylindrical tube with a doe foot applicator. A simple packaging and the consistency is medium – neither too runny nor too thick and hence it is easy- to apply. It blends like a dream, without caking up and gives a beautiful satin touch finish. The coverage is medium to buildable and helps to get rid of minor imperfections very well. The range has around 10 shades, well suited for variety of Indian skin tones. It gives a natural flawless look and goes on without creasing throughout the day. It is long wearing and water proof.

4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Eye Pencil – Price Rs. 1650 (BUY HERE)

The Double Wear Stay In Place Eye Pencil are available in 8 shades. It comes in a pencil form which has to be sharpened and has a silicon smudger on the other end. The colors are beautiful and gives a rich and intense color pay off. You won’t have to drag too much and it glides smoothly. The formula is water proof, Ophthalmologist tested and Fragrance-free. It is safe for lens wearers and doesn’t irritate the eyes. It is smudge proof but comes off easily with cleansing oil.

5. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II – Price Rs. 5900 (BUY HERE)

The Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is one of the most-bestselling and award winning product from the brand and comes with a hefty price tag. A little product goes a long way and it is a great anti-ageing product. It is formulated with the exclusive Chronolux technology and repairs the skin well. You will see a visible improvement in the signs of aging-specifically lines, uneven skin tone and immediate hydration and protects the skin from UV rays, smoke, pollution and even emotional stress. It will not break out and has rich anti- oxidant reserve.

6. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara – Price Rs. 2500 (BUY HERE)

The Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara comes with the signature packaging of Estée Lauder – golden tube with deep blue accents. The wand has a tapered shape with dense bristles and fibers. It easy to easy and coat the lower lashes as well. The mascara has a whipped mouse texture and coats the lashes well. The lengthening part is medium but it stands true to its name – the Volume Mascara. It also adds a nice lift and holds curl fairly well, giving a beautiful look. It won’t smudge at all but comes off easily with makeup remover. Despite being pricey, it is surely a wonderful product.

7. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in- Place Makeup – Price Rs. 3300 (BUY HERE)

The Double Wear Stay-in- Place Makeup is a must-have from this brand. It comes in a small glass bottle but isn’t very travel friendly. The foundation has a true liquid texture but not extremely runny. It has a viscous consistency and gives medium to full coverage. It feels lightweight and works great for normal and oily skin. It covers up unevenness, acne marks etc. and gives a natural looking matte finish. It stays for around 9-10 hrs and doesn’t flashback in photos. There are around 14 shades available and has variety of yellow undertones.

8. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Eye Shadow 5-Color Palette – Price Rs. 3850 (BUY HERE)

The Pure Color Envy Sculpting Eye Shadow 5-Color Palette are available in 3 shades – Infamous Sky, Currant Desire and Envious Orchid. It has a great combination of metallic and satin shades. The packaging is great with two double ended applicators. The colors are of soft, velvety, creamy texture with intense pigmentation. The fallout is minimal and the eyeshadow colors blend like a dream. it is long wearing even without primer and great for subtle as well as dramatic looks. The eyeshadow won’t irritate the eyes.

9. Estée Lauder Double Wear Make Up To Go Liquid Compact – Price Rs. 3650 (BUY HERE)

The Estée Lauder Double Wear Make Up To Go Liquid Compact is a liquid foundation packed in a compact form. The packaging is great and travel friendly and comes with a sponge. The foundation is semi-liquid and applies well on skin. It is available in 14 shades and would match with a lot of Indian skin tones. It gives medium coverage and feels weightless on skin without feeling heavy or looking cakey. The finish is dewy and once you set with powder, it gives natural finish. The foundation is hydrating and great for dry and dull skin. It is extremely long wearing but the smell is a bit strong.

10. Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum – Price Rs. 5900 (BUY HERE) Review HERE

The Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum is inspired by the intriguing duality of today’s woman and the fragrance has a Lush Floral Woody scent, a true statement in modern luxury. It’s aroma is extremely feminine and if you prefer floral and sensuous scents, this is the right one for you. The packaging is extremely gorgeous and luxe.

What are your favourite Estee Lauder products?

How to Select The Best Planner: Weddings in India

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How to Select The Best Planner: Weddings in India

Since, every person is quite sure his or her wedding must be the best, much time and efforts are paid to make a wedding ceremony perfect. The amount of the efforts is so huge, that it takes months to arrange a wedding. Definitely, wedding is an exact day that cannot be planned and arranged without a help of professionals. Moreover, when you want to spend one of the best days of your like abroad, you should take care of it every detail in advance.

Where to Find a Skilled Planner

In case you want to perform your ceremony in India, you should always look for the wedding planner, who will be aware of traditions and customs of citizens of India. For sure, no one is forced to hold own wedding in Indian style, but staying in the country it is also important to follow certain rules. If you have chosen to spend your wedding day in India, the first thing you should do is to find the best wedding planners in Delhi NCR. This is definitely not an easy task; still you can find a great wedding planner quite quickly.

If you want to find expert planner, follow the next stages:

– Try to ask your friend and family about the planner that they have used to work with in past or cooperate currently.

– Use the Internet to find the list of the best planners in India.

– Look for a feedback and responses on the Internet and at local media.

– Contact the couples, who used the services of certain planners.

– Make your choice.

Where and How to Arrange a Wedding

The landscapes of India will make every wedding a real fairytale, no matter whether you have been expecting it or not.

When you have a chance to arrange a wedding in such a country, there must be no doubts you are making a great choice. Living or staying in India for a while gives you an additional opportunity to plan your wedding in details, in advance. In the same time, services of an expert planner is always of a high importance. It is all because only such a skilled specialist will make sure nothing extraordinary will happen during a wedding day. Everyone likes surprises, but not on the day that must be held perfectly and according to the plan.

There is also a great rule never to expect other person to do something for you, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Here is the exact day, when other professionally trained person will help you to fully enjoy your wedding day, and forget about responsibilities and other wedding details.

Fenugreek (Methi) for All your Skin Issues

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Fenugreek (Methi) for All your Skin Issues

By Nidhal

Mortified of those pesky pimples making a peek-a- boo every time you have to get ready and paint the town red or when you have an indispensable event and you just can’t miss it? Exhausted with trying every over-the –counter trick or product on those acne scars of yours that have sworn never to leave your skin? Dissatisfied with every spot/blemish removal cream in the market which promises you flawless skin within minutes but ends up burning a hole in your pocket in a minute instead of doing what it actually promised to?

To tackle all these woes, let us simply turn back to Nature. The wonder ingredient that we would be relying upon today to preen ourselves is none other than the 5 lettered word whose benefits would surpass your imagination- METHI.

1. METHI POWDER, CURD & ROSE WATER MASK

Apart from reducing cholesterol, preventing diabetes and increasing breast milk, fenugreek aka Methi seeds and leaves are widely used in Indian households. Curd works well to remove dryness, tan and dullness off your skin. Rose water works wonders as a toner. And do I need to say more on its heavenly aroma? Naah! You guys might already by picturing it being sprayed on your skin while you unwind during your weekend spa (or at-home spa session) by now, right?

PROCEDURE- In a clean and dry blender, grind 4-5 tbsp of methi seeds till a fine powder is obtained. In one heaped tbsp. of methi powder, add a tbsp. of curd and adequate rose water to liquefy the concoction slightly. Do not add rose water in excess because curd too has whey which being a liquid will make the process of application arduous if rose water is added with abandon.

Mix well, apply on your face and neck. Avoid eye area. Wash off after 15 minutes with ample cold water. This pack will give you instantly brightened skin.

2. METHI POWDER & NEEM DECOCTION MASK

Vitamin A housed in fenugreek (methi) and incorporated in cosmetic products can treat a variety of skin disorders like acne, eczema, psoriasis and blackheads. Neem, by the virtue of having antimicrobial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties helps you bid adieu to pimples and acne. Guess what a combo of the two can do to your skin?

PROCEDURE- In a heaped tbsp. of methi powder, add sufficient neem water and mix well to form a smooth paste. Preparing neem water is a piece of cake. How? Just boil 8-9 Neem leaves in half a litre of water on the stove. When the colour of the water changes to dark green, switch off the stove. Let the water cool. Strain the water and discard the leaves. You water is ready! Told you it was a cakewalk.

Apply the mask on your face and neck. Let it dry. Wash off with cold water. Repeat once daily. This mask is a Holy Grail mask for those with oily skin.

3. METHI POWDER, BESAN FLOUR, HALDI & MILK MASK

The antioxidant properties of vitamin C in methi can help you from UV rays and prevent aging wrinkles. Fenugreek is rich source of vitamin K. Assorted properties in vitamin K help to treat stretch marks, spider veins, fade scars and reduce dark circles. Besan works to sort sallow complexion and Haldi (I recommend Amba Haldi and Kasthoori Manjal for both of them are specifically meant for skin care and not for cooking). Milk is enriched with lactic acid hence, helps in lightening one’s scars, spots and marks.

PROCEDURE- In a heaped tbsp. of methi powder, besan and a pinch of haldi, add adequate amount of milk to forma consistent paste. Mix well. Apply on your skin. Let it dry and then wash off with cold water.

Editor’s Note: These are some really good DIY masks, would surely try some.

Do you use methi for your skin?

Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation Review

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Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation Review

By Sanchita

INTRODUCTION – I have been hunting for a good drugstore foundation for a long time. A friend of mine suggested me this range and I immediately took the plunge. I was little confused whether to go for this or the illuminating range, but finally settled for this one. I have been using this foundation for the past 3-4months and I am quite happy about it. Read on to know more about the product.

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – A flawless face is now your everyday gift with this one of a kind Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation. An ultra-light, water-based, oil-free foundation with Vitamin B3 & SPF 25 guards the skin against harmful rays leaving it visibly fairer, polished & vibrant with 16 hours of complete skin coverage. Say hello to flawless skin –all day, every day!

PRICE – Rs. 700 for 15ml

MY REVIEW

Packaging – Lakme Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation comes in a pump bottle which is dark steel gray in color and with a click shut cap. The foundation has to be taken out through the pump and for travelling, this is one of the most convenient packaging I have seen so far. It is sturdy, light weight and very easy to travel with. However, from the opaque packaging you can’t exactly tell how much product is left behind. Except for this, the packaging feels quite good to me.

Shade – The shade range is slightly disappointing as it has only 6 shades and most of them are suitable to fair to fair-medium. I picked up the shade 03 Golden Medium which was the closest match to my skin tone (I am NC41) and under tone but slightly lighter. I generally mix a darker foundation to make this work for me. I feel the shade range should have more yellow undertone than pinkish or neutral ones.

Texture – The texture of the foundation is medium – neither too runny nor too thick. It feels light weight unlike any other medium consistency foundation. Having said that, the foundation isn’t very hydrating and thus it will work better for oily to combination skin type. You have to make sure that the skin is well prepped and hydrated for the foundation to work better. If you have dry or dead skin, it has the tendency to accumulate and look patchy. The texture makes it slightly time consuming to blend in winters. However, if you are using a moisturizer and primer, the job becomes easier. It has SPF 25. Further, it is enriched with the goodness of Vitamin B3.

Application – I am not very good with brushes and I stick to my YBP Makeup Sponge for foundations. I generally use my fingers to apply the product all over the face and blend everything out with the sponge. I feel the brushes doesn’t give the exact finish I want. Also, use a buffing motion every time with this foundation as dragging the sponge will give you an uneven finish. Also, work quickly as the foundation sets very fast.

Coverage – The coverage of the foundation is medium to buildable. If you try to build up to full coverage, it looks cakey. The coverage is good for a drugstore foundation and evens out the skin really good. It does cover pigmentation and faded marks but for heavy acne scars, it may require color corrector. For events and parties, the coverage is pretty good. If you apply and blend the foundation well, it adds a bright layer to the skin.

Finish – The foundation gives a natural matte finish. It does not make a huge difference if you have open pores but does good job in concealing and smoothing out the skin. I like the fact that this foundation does not settle into lines or pores of the skin. The foundation doesn’t clog the pores or break you out.

Photography and Oxidation – The foundation flashes back and I would not recommend this for photography at all. It great for daytime and normal events but when you are going to be photographed, especially flash photography, I would advised against using this foundation. The foundation never oxidizes on me, which is a good thing.

Staying power – The foundation is long wearing but not exactly 16 hrs, as claimed. It stayed on me for around 6-7 hrs and after that I noticed fading and also the T-zone looked oily. You need touch ups every 5-6 hrs to make the foundation long lasting on the face. The price justified for a drugstore foundation and also it is on discount on most of the sites.

WHAT I LIKED

1. Well designed, sturdy pump packaging.

2. Medium consistency and blends well.

3. Easy to work with texture.

4. Medium to buildable coverage.

5. Even and flawless look.

6. Matte finish.

7. Enriched with Vitamin B3 and has SPF 25.

8. Does not settle into lines or pores of the skin.

9. Doesn’t oxidize.

10. Long wearing, around 6-7hrs.

11. Well priced.

WHAT I DISLIKED

1. Shade range can be better.

2. Flashes back in photographs.

3. Not suitable for dry to very dry skin.

4. Missing ingredient list.

RATING – 4/5

OVERALL – Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation is a medium coverage foundation with a soft matte finish, medium consistency and easy to blend. It gives an even, flawless skin and best suitable for normal-oily skin. it doesn’t break out, enriched with SPF 25 and is decently long wearing foundation. However, this doesn’t photograph well.

Have you tried the Lakmé Absolute White Intense Skin Cover Foundation?

Bollywood Ladies Who Rock Dungarees

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Bollywood Ladies Who Rock Dungarees

By Nidhal

I remember the last time I wore it or more appositely, was made to wear it was more than a decade ago when I about to enter my teens. That piece of clothing made me look as if I had been wrapped in a sack (of potatoes). In one word- AWKWARD. I vowed never to fall prey to my mother’s persuasion/emotional gas-lighting ever until a few months ago, I saw a number of Tinseltown ladies step out in sheer panache swathed in “those”. And now that I have seen HOW to sport them, my interest in owning a couple of them has increased by leaps and bounds.

Need a clue as to what am I alluding at? Take a look at the title of the post. Got it? Yes, it is the DUNGAREE that has made a comeback into the limelight in an all-new avatar 🙂

Need to see the ladies who changed my perception of them? There you go!

1. KANGANA RANAUT- Do I need to say anything about her fashion and sartorial choices even a little? This lady has changed the rules of fashion and how! Once a plain Jane, now a fashionista who carries anything and everything as if it’s tailor-made for her, Kangana sports a rugged look replete with a pair of beige shoes, cap and a graphic tee that shows off her faded pair of dungaree perfectly. Add to that her inherent swag and we go ‘Banno Tera Swagger Laage Saixy’ all over again!

2. PRACHI DESAI- As cute as a button, Prachi Desai opts for a pair of denim dungarees, sleeveless black top, boots and a funky pair of shades that transmogrifies her into a smoldering diva instantly.

3. PRIYANKA CHOPRA- With her immaculate sartorial choices and toned body, it didn’t come as a surprise that this Desi Girl opted for a full top-to- bottom dungaree that she teamed up with stiletto ballerinas. Needless to say, she looked fresh as a daisy and made sure that both the shutterbugs as well as the fashion police have a whale of their time.

4. YAMI GAUTAM – Yami just brought her girl-next- door to the forefront with this look. Swaddled in a pair of thigh –length dungarees teamed up with a simple black top underneath and Adidas sneakers, this look was simple, youthful and breezy.

5. ALIA BHATT – A personal favourite of mine in this list, Alia delineates vibrancy, chirpiness and pertness like no other. Teaming a pair of denim dungarees with a light pink top and white sneakers with her luscious hair let loose, Alia defined the art of easy and comfortable yet chic dressing. The only flaw? Her expression. Why so serious, Alia? You look winsome 🙂

6. KRITI SANON – This kid on the block is making all the right noises, especially when it comes to her sartorial choices. Opting for a pair of tube dungarees for an event with colour blocked heels, Kriti looked effortlessly funky.

7. KATRINA KAIF – That Katrina doesn’t like to accessorise much is a no-brainer. What we do not know about her is that her dressing can be as easy and comfort-oriented that we can conveniently borrow those tricks from her. Seen here is the lady swathed in a pair of dungarees with a casual tee, sneakers and plaid tee. That’s one look a lot of us including me, can live in forever.

Editor’s Note: My dungaree memory, when I was in school and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai had released, Kajol brought back the dungarees and I owned one then. I used to love it. Love Alia and Katrina’s dungarees here which are more boyfriend style and comfortable.

Do you own/like dungarees? Your favourite look?