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Exotic Honeymoon Destinations In India

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Exotic Honeymoon Destinations In India

By Tejaswi

Honeymoon is a romantic chapter, which lies between the day one gets wedlocked and the days that will spent dedicated to honour the marital bond, for the rest of the life. It is a wonderful phase where you get to know more about your partner, share interesting things about each other and spend some quality time together, preferably at a tranquil location. For these reasons, you would prefer your honeymoon destination to be an exotic place preferably in the country. Therefore, to help you find the perfect place for your romantic escapade, we bring to you 10 exotic honeymoon destinations in India.

1. Alleppey, Kerala

Alleppey forms the central hub of the famous backwaters of Kerala and is best known for its houseboats and the famous Kerala boat race. You can get the best experience of Alleppey by a stay in the comfortable and cosy houseboat which even have air-conditioning.

2. Shillong, Meghalaya

Shillong is a beautiful mountainous city located in north-eastern India. This is a place which receives a good share of rainfall due to which it has numerous picturesque waterfalls and amiable weather throughout the year. For this reason, it almost has a permanent position in lists featuring summer honeymoon destinations in India.

3. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Kullu is a quaint town located in the Himalayas that is known for its great avenues for backpacking adventure. At Kullu, you get thrilling views of the majestic mountains and of the magnificent Beas river.

4. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Almost every married couple, either end-up visiting this place for their honeymoon or have it as one of their options. This place is best known for its rich flora and fauna. The perennial greenery make it a great place for the nature loving honeymoon goers.

5. Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Mount Abu is a delightful idyllic hill station located in southern Rajasthan. It is a place which is surrounded by lush green hills, thus making it a place with pleasant temperatures throughout the year.

6. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

Ladakh is almost every avid bike-rider’s dream destination and a great place to spend some time in peace and tranquility. It is also a great place to see naturally formed lakes and hills that form beautiful landscapes.

7. Gokarna, Karnataka

If you are looking for a place to calmly enjoy the magnificence of The Arabian Sea, then you should be heading to Gokarna. The peaceful beaches of Gokarna make a great place to spend some quality time with your partner.

8. Udaipur, Rajasthan

Nestled between the imposing Aravalli mountain range, this place is best known for its royal past and its huge pristine lakes. This is a great destination for those specifically looking for a place with impressive scenic beauty.

9. Matheran, Maharashtra

It is often referred as the smallest hill station in India because of its low sea level elevation of just 800m. It is a great place to roam around hand-in-hand with your beloved since vehicles are not allowed over here.

10. Goa

If you both like to party, Goa is the place to be. Cheap booze, no time restrictions, Goa is alive and partying whole night. And even if you like nature and backwaters, South Goa is beautiful! Here you get option of two diverse cultures.

11. Diu, Daman And Diu

If Goa has become too mainstream, yet you are allured by its Portuguese lineage then Diu will make a great replacement destination. Just like Goa, Diu has a history of being under Portuguese occupation and thus features numerous relics of that era.

12. Andamans

It’s beautiful! Serene and calm, you won’t feel you are in India. It is clean and non-commercialized. Havelock, especially is a must visit and is perfect for honeymooners.

Editor’s Note: This is a perfect post Tejaswi, you covered everything for all budgets and from small place to big. We had been to Andamans for our Honeymoon and it was beautiful, absolutely recommend! Next on my list is Alleppey.

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What places in India do you recommend for honeymooners?

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

Chambor Extreme Wear Transfer Proof Liquid Lipstick 483 Review, Swatches

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Chambor Extreme Wear Transfer Proof Liquid Lipstick 483 Review, Swatches

By Devika

Hi lovely divas! Hope you all are doing well!

I am here yet again with most awaited review of the most sought after, New Chambor extreme wear transfer proof liquid lipsticks!!
We all know how bad these new matte-liquid lipsticks formula is being raved about by all the ladies of the town and we are loving it to bits, aren’t we? Every brand is launching their own versions and amidst this when Chambor recently unveiled new wide range of 18 extreme wear liquid lipsticks, I had to get my hands on it.

After SA swatched it for me, I fell head over heels and bought one. I have so much to tell, so let’s jump on reviewing this beauty.

Available at Chambor boutiques, & Lifestyle stores across India. Online at Amazon.in and Habbana.com

PRICED at INR 845/- for 6 ml

Ingredients:

Product Description: A long-lasting, transfer proof liquid lipstick with a smooth sensorial feel and a creamy matte finish. Its extreme coverage provides a deep, intense colour in just one stroke. To remove use ‘Chambor Eye & Lip Make up Remover’

MY EXPERENCE

PACKAGING

The packaging looks simple yet classy and convincing. It comes in a black box packaging with directions and ingredients mentioned therein. The tube is flat and rectangular with silver details embossed. It’s transparent glass body helps locating the shades in case you have many, since they have not been given names, I wonder why ,as we relate better to shade names. It is number coded at bottom of the tube. Cap is glossy black with twist-up wand mechanism. It has a flat foot applicator, perfect for seamless application.

TEXTURE/FORMULA

The texture is quite smooth, saturated and light on the lips. It’s creamy in consistency and feels a lot like the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. It does not just sit on the lips like a sticky gloss neither you get that dry feeling on the lips .The lipstick turns matte after around 60 seconds after application so you have plenty of time to work with it. Once it sets, it is matte, smudge proof, transfer proof and long wearing. If you have ultra-dry lips, then please, exfoliate, moisturize, and then apply! It does not emphasize lip lines, doesn’t crack on the lips.

Color payoff is excellent and one swipe gives super opaque, even color coverage to the lips. It is little glossy when applied but settles and dries down to a matte finish. It was only after I had oily food, the center lower lip lost a little shade which I mended with touch ups and it didn’t look cakey or patchy on re-application. After about 5 hours I felt a little dry which is not an issue for me however I would definitely suggest a lip balm underneath to avoid the lips getting dry. Also, it would be nice if you scrub the lips to form an even base for the color.These have a mild delicious scent to them which fades away after application.

PIGMENTATION

The lipstick is extremely pigmented and covers even the pigmented lips well. Makes them look even, that too in one swipe, so no need to put layers.

LASTING POWER

Coming to the staying power, it stayed on my lips for almost the entire day till the time I removed it myself with a makeup remover. Once set, it does not smudge. All you need is an oil-based makeup remover or olive oil to take it off, and it does not leave any stain behind. Post- meals there was slight fading of lip color as I said.

SHADES

The shade range is narrow and I so badly wish if they could include some fresh summer shades. However, this shade 483 is a quite flattering and unique shade. It’s a mauve with rust brown undertones, perfect for those Office days as it looks so muted and formal. I like the brown undertone it carries, Kylie type of a shade. This is my go-to color and I reach out for this shade every now and then. Pair up with a dark kohl and there you are! Each shade has a number instead of name which is bad, thankfully a transparent body comes to rescue.

HOW TO APPLY

Owing to the matte formulation, exfoliating and moisturizing lips with a good balm before applying is important. Apply lip balm few minutes before, but don’t forget to wipe off the excess as it might interfere in smooth application of lipstick. I used a matching lip liner to define my lips and then filled up. Hold the applicator vertical beginning from the Cupid’s bow, follow the lip line towards the corner of the lips. Then fill in the entire lips with the deep intense color for a Smooth Matt finish. It helps your lipstick last longer and also helps in easier application and covers shaky hand movements. A little practice however would fix it.

HOW TO REMOVE

It’s a task to get rid of this, as you can’t just rub off with makeup remover or wipe away with cotton. The trick is to apply Vaseline, coconut or olive all over your lips, massage well and then wipe the leftovers with clean cloth or use an oil based makeup remover. Use balm after removing any matte lipstick for that matter to regain the natural moisturization of lips.

PROS

Sleek elegant transparent packaging.
Opaque and rich pigmentation.
Little goes a long way.
Lightweight
Ultra matte look.
No disturbing smell.
Smudge proof and non-transferrable
Decently priced for quality and quantity it comes in

CONS

Shade range has not much to offer. If you love reds, nudes and rust there are quite a lot of variants for you to try.
Difficult to remove.
Lip Prepping is a must.
Could have designated a name rather than a number

Honestly speaking, there is nothing to complain about these lipsticks except they may settle into fine lines but then these are ultra-matte and one can deal this by prepping up your lips before application.

Overall ,I am glad Chambor came up with these awesomely formulated matte, opaque, highly pigmented, and long-wearing formula that doesn’t feather or bleed, quite comfortable to Carry .Most of the colors are made for Indian skin tones. However the range misses some good summery pepped up colors. Still I am totally obsessed with this lipsticks.

Though the price tag is a bit high, but you get a good amount of the product and a real long wearing formula, so the price is justified. And true to their claim, these are long lasting, liquid matte lipsticks that pack a ton of pigment and wear all day long! They are now available online, you can find them at lifestyle stores all over India as well.

Rating 4.5/5

Will I repurchase? Yes, I would love to pick more shades!

Editor’s Note: I just got the shade 402 Devika and absolutely love it, there are 2-3 shades in this range which are Kylie’s Lip Kit Dupe in India and formula wise, also quite similar. Loved the review!

Have you checked out the Chambor Extreme Wear Transfer Proof Liquid Lipstick? It’s definitely a must have!

Weird Everyday Bra Issues & Solutions

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Weird Everyday Bra Issues & Solutions

By Pallavi

Hiii Beauties,

Bra issues are something which we have to face everyday in our life and still behave like there is nothing bothering you. But even then deep inside you know there is something really uncomfortable. I am sure there is no lady in the world who have never faced even a single bra issue. Be it one size larger cup, marks of uneasy straps on your shoulders and god knows what more. So, here I have listed down some of the most common bra issues and their easy peasy solutions. so, let’s begin –

1. Unflattering fat – Have you ever noticed something improper or unflattering in your back shape. Well, that is because you are wearing your bra too high. May be the bra straps are just near your shoulder blades and thus they are hurting you and giving you an extremely bad back shape. So, what you can do is just lower your bra straps or wear a bra which has wider back straps so that it covers more area.

2. Uneasy marks on your shoulders and back – Well, that happens with everyone i guess. Some or the other bra straps leaves marks on your shoulders. I suggest immediately changing the straps or going for the one which has wider straps.

3. Regular sliding of bra straps – This is an indication of weight loss. Well, not always. It can also be the case that you have worn a bra for too long and thus it has gone all loose and that is the major reason why it is sliding. So, either tighten your straps or change your bra or best go for the criss cross straps. They remain fitted for a very longer time.

4. B**bs are over exposed – It can also be the case that the b**bs which are meant to stay inside the bra is coming out more often. This can make you really uncomfortable and give a bad shape to your dress. This is majorly because you are using a size smaller than your bra. Before buying a bra make sure that you try it in the store.

5. Visible pointes – Well, i am sure you might have understood what i am saying here. Has it ever happened to you that you are dressed fabulous but suddenly you noticed that the nip*les are visible even over the top and all pointed out. This is the time when you should go for thicker fabrics bra or use pasties underneath the bra.

6. Hate under wired bra – Well, i know a number of people who don’t wear under wired bra because it hurt them deeply and leave marks on their chest. Well, that is not something because of the bra. That is only because you are wearing the wrong size.

7. Bra and b**bs both travel downward – Another classic example of wearing a faulty size bra is this. The straps which are meant to stay at the back keeps dropping downwards and b**bs also keep dropping continuously.

8. Right bo**b smaller than the left b**b – well, every girls faces this issue. In some of them this big and small thing is less noticeable whereas in some it; more evident. You can easily take care of this by just adjusting your bra straps.

9. Tightening your bra by the last hook – Well, when you are trying your bra in the store before buying make sure that you tighten it by the first hook and not by the last one.

10. Replacing your bra – Well, you should replace your bra every 6 months to 9 months time, because by this time you have worn out your bras and they would be much more loose and all torn out.

These were some of the most common bra issues. Let me know what are the other bra issues you face on everyday basis in the comments down below.

Editor’s Note: This was a very helpful post Pallavi. Even though we know most of these points, we often tend to ignore them and reading them reminds us of these.

P.S: Images from Pinterest.

Top 10 Pink Lipsticks for Indian Skin Tones, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Pink Lipsticks for Indian Skin Tones, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

When I did the ‘Top 10 Red Lipsticks‘ post I thought I would be fun to do the Top 10 Pink Lipsticks as well, but girl! It was a tough one. Pink is such a color that no matter what the complexion is, it looks cute. So you can never ask a girl that which pink she prefers, because she is going to choose every pink lippy in her kitty. Every brand has minimum of 10-20 shades of pink in their range of lipstick and I narrowed down one pink color from every possible brand. I have included daytime pink to bright summery pink to Barbie pink for all occasions which will suit an array of Indian complexions. So, let’s take a look at the list.

1. Faces Canada I Do Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick – INR 649 (BUY HERE)

This is one of my recent discoveries which I wear regularly. This a soft pink, more of a dusty tea rose kind of color. A perfect everyday wearable pink for fair to medium skin tones. It is a subtle color which can be worn with a smoky eye as well. The color has a creamy texture which settles down to a comfortable matte finish without accentuating on fine lines. It is a long-wearing lip color and perfect for matte lovers. The price is also reasonable for the quality it delivers.

2. Streetwear Color Rich Ultra Moist Lipstick – Pink Passion – INR 155 (BUY HERE)

Streetwear Color Rich Ultra Moist is one of the best affordable lipstick range. The packaging is cute, nice and totally light weight. The texture is neither too creamy nor too matte to accentuate to fine lines or dry lips and hence, one can easily wear it and would love it. Moreover, it is very forgiving to dry and chapped lips. Coming to the color, it is pretty deep fuchsia-berry sort of color and will suit all complexions. It instantly brightens up the face. You can also try the color Spell Bound which is more of a daytime pink kind of color and looks soft and chic.

3. MAC Flat Out Fabulous (Retro Matte) – INR 1450

Well MAC has a whopping price tag but you can’t deny the beauty of MAC. From the magnificent shade card to the indisputable texture, MAC has it all. From the pink family, I would prefer the Flat Out Fabulous (Retro Matte) which is a bright fuchsia pink (with slight purple tone) that serves every complexion. If you prefer more of a subtle pink, try out MAC Cosmo or Please Me for day time. The lipsticks are surely long wearing and highly pigmented that hides the pigmentation effectively.

4. Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick Mary Poppins – INR 799 (BUY HERE)

I am simply in awe of these lip crayons and one of the best in the market. The color Mary Poppins is a bright fuchsia pink without any undertones. It has a creamy powdery texture that settles in matte finish. Although it requires a lip prepping prior application. The color is highly pigmented and one swipe is just enough and the staying power is extremely long lasting. The shade Holly Golightly is another stunning day wear pink with a subtle formula and looks great with formal wear.

5. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche La Vie en Rose Collection – INR 995 – 950 (BUY HERE)

L’Oréal has recently launched the La Vie en Rose Collection and it is an eye candy for every girl out there who loves pink. From soft pink, nude pink, vampy pink – name it and you have it all. Eva’s and Aishwariya’s pink are the prettiest one among the collection and definitely check out Bhumika’s review for detailed information. These lipsticks comes in Moist Mat and Extraordinaire collection. Price wise it is a bit high but surely the quality speaks for it.

6. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Cherries in the Snow – INR 550

Cherries in the Snow is a classy pink with cherry red undertones which is the typical vintage pink and all-time favorite lip color from Revlon. The range has some very pretty colors and this is one of them. The texture is ultra-hydrating which works very well for dry and chapped lips. Super Lustrous Cream Lipstick contains an exclusive LiquiSilk formula that combines pure color with silk enriched mega moisturizers and vitamins. The color will suit the Indian skin tones pretty well and the pigmentation is top notch. The price tag is also reasonable compared to the contemporary variants.

7. Maybelline Lip Gradation Pink 2 – INR 500 (BUY HERE for 400) Swatches HERE

One of the recent launches of Maybelline is the Lip Gradation pencils with a lip-smudger at the end. The color Pink 2 is a deep pink which looks stunning across every Indian skin tones especially because it has such warm undertones to it. It brightens up the face yet a comfortable day wear pink. The pencil is so precise that you won’t need a lip liner at all and the texture is smooth. It gives a nice and comfortable matte finish and has a long wearing formula as well.

8. Lakme 9 To 5 Matte Lip Care P2 Pink Collar – INR 450 (BUY HERE for 300) Review HERE

If you are looking for a subtle pink that looks like a statement color yet not bright and deep, this is the color for you. 9 to 5 has a beautiful range of colors to choose from and the quality of the lipstick is stunning, compared to the price you pay for it. It is a mauve pink and the texture is so smooth that it glides on the lips with ease. It settles down to a matte finish and a great choice of color for romantic dates. Even when the color fades off after 4-5hours, it leaves behind a pretty pink tint to the lips.

9. Chambor Extreme Wear Liquid Transferproof Lipstick 402 – INR 845 (BUY HERE for 805)

Chambor recently launched these little babies and I am falling head over heel for them. One shade that stole my heart is shade no. 402 which is a dusty pink with mauve undertone. This is the exact dupe of the Kylie Jenner lip kit called Poise K and we simply adore her lip colors. This liquid lipstick is richly pigmented and gives a flat matte finish to the lips. It is extremely long wearing and come across as an elegant lip color for every complexion. (P.S: I just got this one co-incidentally! Review coming soon)

10. Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain Mauve Dusk – INR 900 (BUY HERE) Review & Swatches HERE

Colorbar’s Mauve Dusk is more of a deep pink with slight mauve undertones that is flattering to every skin tones. It is a liquid lipstick with a very pretty wand that spreads the color on the lips very precisely without being messy. It gives a matte finish and hence dry lips have to prep the lips very well before application. The pigmentation is commendable and so as the long lasting formula to the lips. More importantly, the color, once dried, doesn’t transfer at all. (P.S: This is my absolute favourite!!)

Editor’s Note: This is a fabulous list Sanchita, have 3-4 of my all time favourite pinks in the list. I would like to add Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Tint in Pink Fantasy and Magenta Magic, and Lakme Absolute Sculpt Studio Hi-Definition Matte Lipstick Pink Caress

So, what is your favorite pink lipstick?

Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream Review

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Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream Review

By Lovleen

Hello everyone,

I’m back with another interesting review from herbal skincare brand Himalaya; let’s see what it has in store for us.
The harsh summer is finally here, and this is the time when I’m all charged up with my skincare routine. Perfect face wash, body wash, body oils and lotions are always on the top of my list. However, there is one thing that tends to give me nightmares and i.e. moisturizing creams. Those with oily feel, heavy texture leave my skin prone to acne and the rest is done by the hot weather.

With those thoughts in mind, few weeks ago when I was shopping at Lifestyle mall , I discovered this product at the Himalaya Counter, the word fairness enlightened my mind at once. The SA told me about its moisturizing properties and I was convinced to make the purchase.

What happened next? Read on to find out.

Product Description: Based on the miraculous properties of herbal ingredients like Aloe Vera, Naranga, Akschota and Satapatrika, Himalaya brings to you its revolutionary fairness cream that guarantees clear, even tone and fairer skin in just 4 weeks.
Direction for use: Dot the cream around your face & neck and gently blend it with the help of your finger tips; use twice a day on cleaned face for optimal results.

Product Quantity and Price: MRP Rs: 65/- for 50g

Shelf Life: 2 years!

Key Ingredients: It is packed with inactive ingredients like Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Bronopol, Aloe Vera 50mg, Akschota (Juglans regia) 20mg, Satapatrika (Rosa centifolia) 20mg and Naranga (Citrus reticulate) 20mg.

Packaging: It comes in a simple tube package which is quite easy to handle and avoids spillage too.

Texture: The texture of the product is a bit on the creamy side that does take time to blend with the skin.

My Thoughts on Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream

It’s been over two weeks (15 days) that I’m using this cream and till today I haven’t witnessed any dramatic results. It is a decent moisturizing cream that works just like any usual cream would, but fairness- well that hasn’t happened till date. Even though I was happy about having a herbal cream in my summer skincare list, but all my hopes were shattered when I saw Parabens in its list of ingredients. Despite of being a nature based product it contains parabens that can be extremely harmful for those who are allergic towards it.

Therefore, my thoughts on it are pretty clear and loud- “Though it’s a subtle moisturizer but there is nothing unique that will make you fall in love with it”.

Pros:

It is quite affordable
It does not lead to breakouts or any sort of side-effects
Best for moisturizing oily skin beauties during winter, as it does not leave a greasy touch

Cons:

Long list of chemicals that includes, parabens, parabens, & parabens
No SPF (Sun Protection Factor)

Rating: 2/5

Do I recommend Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream for you? So, parabens and no results have made it a big no for me.

Editor’s Note: Oh God, such a dud! I anyway hate fairness product, Himalaya Herbals is one brand which I really like, so didn’t expect this :/

What do you think about the Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream or Fairness Creams in General?

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

Irresistible Me Ruby Auto Rotating Curling Iron Review

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Irresistible Me Ruby Auto Rotating Curling Iron Review

Hi guys,

I have been trying this IrresistibleMe Ruby Auto Rotating Curling Iron since quite some time now. And I also did a video, but sadly the focus got wrongly locked and it is not in focus, though I uploaded it anyway, coz I worked quite hard on it. It might help someone 🙂

About the Ruby Curler:  The Ruby curling iron is an innovative rotating barrel with auto recovery function that gives you perfect curls every time.

The barrel is ceramic, fused with tourmaline to easily create silky, smooth curls. The diamond coating enhances its durability and heat transfer, unlike conventional ceramic irons.

The tourmaline gemstone is a natural source of negative ions and far-infrared heat, which provides faster styling.

Negative ions eliminate frizz and lock in moisture by closing the cuticle to create smooth, shiny hair.

The temperature remains constant curl after curl, allowing you to work quickly, while attaining consistent results.

But that is not all! The Ruby Curling Wand comes with an array of features that will make your life so much easier:

No frizzy hair – the tourmaline technology with negative ions leaves your hair smooth and shiny by sealing hair oils, color and moisture in
Fast heating (less than a minute) and variable temperature control (210C/410F)
Intelligent – the LED screen shows you the temperature you are at
It has an auto stand by feature after 1hour
1 year limited warranty

Price: $119

At first, it is very light and that’s the best part, coz curling hair takes about 20-25 minutes and if you use a heavy curler, the shoulders and hands pain very bad at the end of it.

The best part is the auto rotating, it makes life so much easier! You do not have to fold every section of your hair on the barrel and just sit and click on the ‘Right’ and ‘Left’ buttons, keeping your hands free 😀

Features
Directions

It comes with 5 different temperature settings i.e. 260,300,340,380 and 410 degrees in Fahrenheit. And the cord is pretty long and rotates 360 degrees, so you can move around or be in front of a mirror even if the switch is a bit far. It has universal voltage, so would work in all countries. It comes with US plug and you will need a converter if you want to use it here in India/or as per your country.

Since I have very thick hair and it’s in layers i.e some are short and some are long, it takes me about 15 minutes for loose beachy waves and about 25 minutes for smaller, tighter curls.

The barrel is 26mm and it heats up pretty quick, hardly takes a minute. I usually go for the mid temperature i.e. 340 and loose beachy waves.

I love the volume, I have pretty straight hair which is usually flat, and I absolutely love curls and volume on me! I use the BBlunt Curl Defining Leave in Cream before curling and use the L’Oreal Professionnel Beach Waves Spray after curling, still it stays on me only for a day. I won’t blame the curler here, it’s my hair! Coz that has happened even when lots of mousse was applied and I was given super tight curls during my engagement, not to forget ton of hair spray. But curls open up on my hair quickly and easily.

I also like IrresistibleMe’s Diamond Straightener and the 8 in 1 Curler, they also have a lot of different hair extensions and hair care products. I have a 10% off coupon code for you guys, it’s ‘IrresistibleBhumika‘ and is valid on the entire website www.irresistibleme.com

They have Free Shipping above $150, so below that, there would be some shipping charges. You can combine your order to get free shipping, I was not charged any customs duty on this.

Overall, I would say, it is very convenient and easy to use, and I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a good hair curler. It is slightly expensive but then the auto rotating feature is something which is it’s USP and makes our life easy! And the rotating feature is not seen in majority hair curlers, and you have to twist each section of your hair on the barrel each and every time.

What do you think of the IrresistibleMe Auto Rotating Curling Iron?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Flared Jeans: The Comeback of the 1990’s & Ways to Style It

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Flared Jeans: The Comeback of the 1990’s & Ways to Style It

By Sanchaita

Flared Jeans were out-of-the fashion scene throughout the 2000’s, mainly because skinny and super-skinny jeans were winning hearts all over the world, and why not? They are extremely well-fitted and looked so good. But now, the fashion from the gone eras is making a comeback, be it Palazzo’s, Crop-tops, Flared Jeans, Midi’s, and so on.

In this article, I’m going to write about how to rock the Flared-Jeans and can look as good as skinny jeans, and is so much more comfortable than the skinny ones because let’s admit it, no matter how good a pair of skinny jeans look, they are too-tight to breathe-in and too uncomfortable during the harsh summer days, and yeah, we do need to shift to something different after years of wearing the same skin tight jeans!

The Summer-Spring Look

Flared Jeans can be paired up with a summer-top or even a crop-top. This outfit is perfect for a casual day out with friends, or for movies. Semi-fitted or well fitted tops will look better with the flared jeans as loose or ill fitted tops will fail to give some balance to your body, thus making you look shabby. Pair these jeans with wedges, and you’re good to go!

The Winter Look

Long sweaters and the flared jeans- best look for a chilly winter day. Pair this look with a matching accessory- a chunky necklace or earrings, and/or a handbag, with light makeup. With Flared Jeans, heels or wedges is preferred because if you wear flats instead, the bottom-part of the jeans will be dragging through the floor, and undoubtedly look bad.

The Distressed Look

Yes, ripped and distressed flared jeans do exist and look as good as ripped skinny jeans. Crop-top, spaghetti tops would look best with these pair of Jeans. This is the ready-for-Coachella kind of look. Hair tied into a messy pony or bun, and a sling, and you’re ready to rock!

The Cropped One

Cropped flared-jeans paired with a shirt and scarpin heels is one way to rock the bell-bottoms look. This look is great for formal settings, and jeans can be changed for flared pants, and it would look as good. Too-much cropped flared jeans/pants would look baggy.

The No-effort look

Pair the Jeans with a casual v-neck top, printed or plain, paired with sunglasses and a handbag/sling and you’re ready for a hot-summer day. This look is easy and for those days when you are feeling lazy and don’t really feel like dressing up.

The Kimono look

Kimonos are the current favourite. I see almost everyone around me wearing kimonos with a short-dress, with shorts, with skirts, and with a pair of skinny jeans. But, kimonos can be paired up with flared jeans and tank tops and they look great! If doesn’t matter if your kimono is plain or printed, try wearing it with a pair of flared jeans and you’ll do justice to the boho-vibes.

The other-colours look

Flared-Jeans doesn’t always have to be blue (the basic denim colour). It can be red, or black, purple or even pink. Go for your favourite coloured flared jeans, and rock it either with a solid coloured shirt or striped or even floral, because hey, bold is beautiful.

The Biker-Look

Who said leather jackets look good only with skin-tight jeans or pants? When you wear a leather jacket with flared-jeans, they not only look classy, but they add a bit of texture to your outfit as well. There are so many other ways to rock the flared-jeans, all you need to do is find the right pair of the flared-jeans, some accessories, be it sunglasses, scarves, chunky pieces of jewellery and you’re ready to conquer the world woman!

Editor’s Note: Oo..I love this compilation Sanchaita, I remember wearing my flared jeans a lot when I was in college 🙂 I am so glad it’s back.

What do you guys think of the flared jeans trend? And how do you prefer to style it?