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Lakme Salon #TheSculptLook Makeover,Vlog & Contest

Lakme Salon #TheSculptLook Makeover,Vlog & Contest

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Lakme Salon #TheSculptLook Makeover,Vlog & Contest

Hi guys,

A few days ago I went to the Lakme Salon to try out the new Sculpt Look. Read all about the hair and makeup in The Sculpt Collection HERE.

There are various hairstyles and different makeup looks which form part of the Sculpt collection, it is all about the chiseled,sculpted look and a lot of contouring on the face, sharp hairstyles,etc.

You can always get it tweaked a bit according to your face shape and how you want to wear it. I loved the Marsala Stairs haircut and style, but that was something very,very sharp and the stylist Shefali told me I would need to straighten my hair all the time for the effect of the stairs to show otherwise it would not look good on me. Another option was The Pixel Bob but then again I did not want to go that short. Rest were buns which would work perfect with gowns or something Indian.

Hair

We went with the Victorian Matte look, but since I was wearing a casual tee, the bun would not have looked good and we changed that into a sculpted pony with a pouf and a lot of back combing at the front.

For the makeup, the entire face was contoured and I was given a darker, warmer base. A wash of warm gold for the eyes and inner half of the lower lashline. The very long winged eyeliner did not work for my face, so we went with kitten flick and kept the lips matte and dark too.

A closer look at the makeup

For the lips, Pallavi used the new Lakme Absolute Sculpt Matte lipstick in ‘Pink Me Up‘ and applied it with a brush, giving the lips a perfect sculpted shape.

Since the lights at the salon were bright and yellow, colors appear a bit different.

Here is my ‘Before’ and ‘After’

Before-After

I also created a short vlog. This is my first video, I hope you guys like it 🙂

And time for the contest now, one of you gets a Lakme Salon Sculpt Look voucher where you can win yourself a complete makeover!!

What you need to do:

1. Tell me your which is your favourite look out of Lakme Sculpt Looks and why, in the comments below.

2. Like my video on YouTube and subscribe to my channel HERE.

3. Share this video & contest on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Google Plus) tagging me and Lakme India with the hashtag #TheSculptLook

Contest is open to residents of India who have a Lakme salon in their city. It starts today and ends after 2 weeks on 16th 20th July,2015.

Good Luck 🙂

Update: The winner is Priyanka Tanwar. Congrats 🙂 Do mail me your details soon.

Philips HP8302/00 Selfie Straightener Review

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Philips HP8302/00 Selfie Straightener Review

The Philips Selfie Straightener. It is a low-cost smart styling gadget for all the women out there, which straightens hair to give a salon style finish! Perfect for all the young girls out there, it offer good and long lasting results, similar to other straighteners launched by Philips in the past, but on low investments. It has been designed in an attractive and extremely manageable size, one can fit it in her bag while traveling or carry it in a handbag if its needed later in the day! The cost of the product has also been decided keeping in mind the limited allowance of the college students.

The Selfie Straightener has been designed to work on all hair types and comes in an attractive design and colour. A must have for every girl’s hair styling routine, it is easy to use, light weight and ergonomic and most importantly, doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket. It’s ceramic coated plates heat up in less than 60 seconds, to style your hair perfectly and selfie ready!

What the Company claims: Straighten and style your hair with this easy to use straightener. This product makes styling at home quick and convenient. Look your best for all those important selfie moments.

210°C professional temperature for perfect salon results This styling temperature enables you change the shape of your hair, and gives you that perfect look like you’ve just come from the salon.

Ceramic plates for smooth gliding and straight hair Infused ceramic plates for ultra smooth gliding and straight hair.

Fast heat up time, ready to use in 60 seconds The straightener has a fast heat-up time, being ready to use in 60 seconds.

A useful swivel cord rotates and prevents tangled wires  The swivel cord technology conveniently rotates the cord and prevents unnecessary tangles.

Use anywhere in the world with universal voltage This straightener is ready to use anywhere in the world and is compatible with 110-240 voltage.

MRP: Rs.1195/- (Available for Rs.1045/- on Flipkart)

To start with, it is the most small and handy hair straightener I have come across till date, very convenient for packing along. I love the black and pink color. The plates are not too wide, so you can only cover a smaller portion of hair part by part.

I love the fact that it heats up instantly, no waiting here at all! It heats up to 210°C and there is no heat setting here,you just plug it in and start using it. The cord is long enough and the swivel head helps you work around your hair without hassles.

The ceramic plates are safe for your hair and give a smoother result. I have almost straight hair but with wavy ends, I usually need to straighten the lower half for smooth,straight looking hair.

Now this is quite small and handy and best used for daily use, when you just want to straighten your bangs or the ends like how I use it. If you have long or curly hair and want a completely straight look,this is not the product for you as that needs wider plates and more heat.

Ignore my half makeup face, as I jump from hair to makeup to outfit when in a hurry :p

Coming to the price, it is very economical and a straightener at 1000 bucks is a boon for college goers. Also,this product is perfect for them as it can be easily carried along in their bags when they directly go partying from college 😀 Philips’ products come with a 2 year warranty, that again is a plus.

This is the ‘After Straightening’ result on me..I have used it on my lower half of the hair.

As you can see, hair is not poker straight but a lot straighter and less frizzy. I prefer the natural look it gives.

Overall I would say it is a must buy if you are in college and looking for something on a budget or need a straightener to carry with along during travels.

Have you tried the new Philips Selfie Straightener?

P.S: PR Sample.Honest Review

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water Review

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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing the much raved about Bioderma Sensibio H2O. Bioderma is a French pharmacy brand and most of the Bioderma products are now available in India and they are looking at more distribution soon 🙂 Micellar Cleansing Water is what quite a few brands offer, I have tried the Vichy one too. (Review coming soon). It is basically a water based cleanser/makeup remover.

What the Company claims: Sensitive to intolerant skin. Sensibio H2O is the 1st and only dermatological micellar water perfectly compatible with the skin: its fatty acid esters, the constituent elements of micelles, are similar to the phospholipids of the skin cell membranes and naturally help rebuild the skin’s hydrolipidic film.

Benefits: Combines performance and very high tolerance
Cleanses and removes make-up from the face and eyes
Soothes and clears up irritated skin
Produces a feeling of instant freshness
Non-rinse

Product + :
Even removes water-resistant make-up
One bottle of Sensibio H2O sold around the world every 5 seconds!
Fragrance-free formula
Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Hypoallergenic

Directions to use: Morning and/or evening – 7 days a week
Soak a cotton pad with Sensibio H2O.
Gently cleanse and/or remove make-up from your face and eyes.
Re-apply until the cotton pad becomes clean.
Lightly dab your face with a clean cotton towel.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium Edta, Cetrimonium Bromide.

MRP: Rs.599/- for 100ml, Rs.860/- for 200ml (Available on Nykaa.com)

Essentially Bioderma products are safe for sensitive skin and this product Sensibio H2O is specially made for sensitive skin and hence it is very gentle on the skin.

I love the fact that it comes in different variants,and this small 100ml bottle is perfect to carry for your travels.

It has a small,round bottle transparent packaging with a pink flip cap. It looks and feels exactly like water,as do all micellar cleansing water.  It is fragrance free. It comes with a sealed lock, so you can be assured your product is not tampered.

You just soak a cotton pad with this and remove all your makeup. It melts the base and gets it all off in a jiffy,90% of your makeup including the water proof one,comes off with this.

My only concern was it did burn my eyes a bit, I have read reviews where it worked really well for removing eye makeup, but then maybe it is just me, coz all makeup removers burn my eyes a bit. And I cannot get rid of waterproof mascara and a long staying kajal with this. Even if I just let it stay on the eyes and don’t rub but if a bit of it seeps in, eyes start burning :/ Though it does not burn as much as a few other makeup removers.

The best thing about Bioderma Sensibio H2O is that,it is very gentle and mild on the skin and there is no stickiness or greasiness at all. You can just cleanse your face and let it be,without using anything else. I usually like to end with a face wash, coz I like my face to be squeaky clean 🙂

Here is the before,after..I had heavy base makeup and full on contouring done in this pic and it removed every bit of the base.

As you can see the kajal is still on the waterline and I dare not use this near the waterline, coz even while removing the mascara it burns my eyes a bit.

Overall I would say, it is the perfect makeup remover for someone with sensitive skin and/or use on a daily basis. It is mild and gentle, does not irritate the skin at all, removes 90% of the makeup. But if you are someone with very sensitive eyes like mine, be a little careful of using it near the eyes.

The 100ml bottle is slightly on the expensive side,I would recommend getting a 200ml bottle as that is more economical. But if you need something for your travel kit, you can get the 100ml one.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried the Bioderma Sensibio H2O yet? Do you like it?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

#LiveLodgycal Drive with Blogadda in Goa

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#LiveLodgycal Drive with Blogadda in Goa

Hi guys,

So if you read my Renault Lodgy blog post, you know last weekend I was in Goa with the Blogadda team at the Leeka Kempinski Hotel.

This time it was a 2 day stay unlike the Tata Zest which was one day and everything was rushed, so we got time to relax and unwind. Also, there was no ‘Live Blogging’ thankfully :p And we blogged after reaching home and were given a good week’s time.

There were bloggers from Pune,Mumbai,Bangalore,Delhi and everyone reached on Friday the 19th around the same time. I and my team mate Ashwini were the last to reach Goa and we reached the hotel at 8pm coz our tickets were booked separately. The introduction had already started by the time we reached. Also it was raining crazily in Mumbai that day and our flight was late by 1 hour 10 minutes. I was sitting at the airport for almost 4 hours coz I was told by the Blogadda team to leave immediately as there is a lot of traffic but I reached the airport from my place within a hour 😀

We were welcomed at the Leela Hotels with a flower garland and fresh coconut water. We just checked in and had to rush for the introduction. A presentation was given by Renault Lodgy’s Mr. Maneesh and the host for the evening was RJ Archana Pania, which was followed by dinner at ‘The Restaurant’ in Leela which was quite a spread.

Next morning was the drive day.  We quickly had breakfast at ‘The Restaurant’ again and it was super yummy. I miss the breakfast 🙁

40 bloggers were all divided in a team of 4 from the start and each team had one Renault Lodgy. We were team 3 and we named our team ‘LodgySticks’. We started the drive from Leela Hotels and went to the Lalit Hotel. The stretch was beautiful,lush and green. And the car goes super smooth,so the drive was very pleasant in the rainy climate. You know how gorgeous South Goa is in monsoons, right!

Teams were given a series of tasks and pictures to click in between. After reaching the Lalit, Archana took video bytes of few bloggers at the beach. The Canacona beach at The Lalit is just mind blowing!! We clicked lots of pictures there. Also since it is a Golf Resort, the luscious greenery was so pleasing to the eye. We had lunch at The Lalit and drove back again in different Renault Lodgy’s this time.

My Team 🙂 And Maneesh from Lodgy

The evening at Leela was to unwind and relax. There was a blogger panel discussion about professional blogging and benefits of blogging in general. The bar was open and we had the best band in Goa Forefront to entertain us. We danced like crazy and Neha Kapoor, Prateek Thakker and Omkar even sang for us, the live band to full advantage. It was a fun night.

Next morning, we had breakfast and left for the airport as all of us had afternoon flights. There was a goof up at the end by the Blogadda team coz I and my room partner Neha were told that there would be buses from the hotel and while we were ready and sitting in our rooms for the hotel staff to take our luggage, for which no one came for 15 minutes even when we called twice,we missed the first bus. We assumed that there would be another bus in 15 minutes and then the team told us that now there is no bus before 1 pm (flight at 3pm) and that is already booked and all cars are pre-booked and we will have to go by private cab. So, I and Neha had to book a private cab as there was no other option, we expected someone to call us if the bus was leaving or the bus could have waited 5 minutes, coz the bus just left when we reached the reception.

Anyway, the flight was then again delayed by 1 hour 10 minutes. We safely reached the airport, though it started raining very bad and there were trees fallen on two of the roads. The driver somehow managed to makes us reach on time.

Overall, it was a nice experience and we had fun and that is what is important 🙂 Thank you Blogadda and Renault India for this amazing experience 🙂

I was a part of the #LiveLodgycal Drive by BlogAdda.com in association with Renault India

Customise Your Look With icustommadeit

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Customise Your Look With icustommadeit

About icustommadeit.com: ‘icustommadeit’ was founded on the belief that customization is the core of any merchandise today. In May 2012 they created an online marketplace that is driven by the lust of beautiful and innovative personalization and run on entrepreneurial ethos. Retailing beautiful, handcrafted iconic stuff which is more SPECIAL and more You! Is their passion.

Why icustommadeit?
You’d be amazed how many companies don’t listen to their customers’ needs. The customers perception is not their reality. So the buyers wistfully accept the limited editions and end up paying a bomb!
In a world of stereotypes, icustommadeit is connecting the world at large to the creativity of the individual. With the mindset to help buyers and professional creators make serendipitous discoveries, offering the finest quality custom products, in an ever-expanding array of categories. Our mission is to re-imagine commerce in ways that make us dearly loved by both shoppers and sellers.

You can either buy from the variety of products available on the site and mind you, they have everything from jewellery to accessories, home decor, furniture,handmade shoes, clothing,painting,etc. or you can even get whatever you like CUSTOM MADE!

Now isn’t that amazing! There are so many times we love a particular product but don’t like the color or the glitter or an aspect in the product that could be modified. Well, now we can 🙂 That happens to me a lot as well, I hate fake diamante on clutches, clothing,etc., I completely detest it and wish it wasn’t a part of the item.

icustommadeit can alter and make things as per your liking. I absolutely love their current collection too, here are a few of my favourites..

1. Silver Merc Earrings

These gold cutwork earrings are to die for, so pretty! They can work with your Indian ethnic wear to fusion wear to gowns and so many other ensembles.

2. Foxy Eave Shoes

Open toed blue printed peep toes, they are studded with rhinestones and have a contoured footbed which makes it super comfortable to walk in. The front platform also gives support, so no more pain with heels! The print plus rhinestones give it a classy look and it would work with most of your Indian dresses and western wear.

3. Absynthe Designs Ring

Who doesn’t like vintage stuff? This double layered, leaf print, vintage chunky ring is all you need to add some finesse to your look.

4. Jaipur Watch Co.

A pretty, blue watch with real peacock feather at the centre of the dial and diamante all around it, this would look so regal with whites!

5. Red Georgette Saree

A classic red georgette saree with a heavy embroidered border. It is classy and can be worn on weddings and receptions with the right jewellery and accessories.

What are you waiting for? They are also offering a voucher worth Rs.500/- on new signups currently.

There are some things that I found pretty interesting and useful for most of us, on the website are customised leather jackets, phone covers,personalised gold jewellery and furniture.handmade shoes, funky sneakers,etc.

Also a lot of gift items like bike cufflinks for your biker friends, a doctor keychain for your doctor friends/cousins,guitars, bespoke pens, etc.

Overall, icustommadeit is a must visit whenever you are looking for something special, exquisite or a gift for someone. I highly recommend checking out icustommadeit for all your custom needs.

New Maybelline ColorShow Lipsticks Review,Swatches

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New Maybelline ColorShow Lipsticks Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: With our new Color Show Lip Colors, we bring the catwalk colors to the sidewalk, just for you. The all new Maybelline Color Show Lip Color range has 32 vibrant moisture rich shades that enable you to express yourself every day. We give a shade for your every mood; now show your independence with reds, power with mauves, playful side with pinks & warmth with browns. These 32 intense colors suit all Indian skin tones and we’re absolutely sure you’re going to love them!

The main four color families are:
– Classis Reds (7 shades)
– Marvellous Mauves (10 shades)
– Provocative Pinks (6 shades)
– Delicious Browns (9 shades)

Why you will love this new lip color range? Because,
– They give all day hydration.
– They are heat resistant
– They guarantee color integrity.
– They do not fade even in extreme heat and humidity.
– They have a non-sticky, soft texture and hence are easy to glide.

The Color Show Lip Colors provide you with a range of shades which have the right amount of moisture, a sweet fragrance and stay true without drying up your lips just for Rs. 299/-

MRP: Rs.299/- for 3.9g

I am not sure if there are 27 shades or 32 shades, or maybe they have added 5 new shades.

Here are the 27 shades..

Maybelline’s Color Show range, whether it be nail paints or lipsticks, is a big hit! Coz they offer so many shades and are so economical plus they offer quality too!

Today I am reviewing the shades Fuchsia Flare,Orange Icon, Red Rush and Cherry Crush.

Fuchsia Flare is from the Pink family, Orange Icon is from the Brown family and Red Rush and Cherry Crush from the Red family.

To start with the packaging, they come in a black packaging with a thin transparent strip in between which denotes which color family the shade belongs to, isn’t that cool and makes it easy to identify too unless of course if you have more shades from the same color family.

They have a nice, sweet candy smell which I love. The colors are super pigmented and glide on like butter. All the shades are true to its names. They have a creme finish, so neither glossy nor matte.

L-R: Fuchsia Flare,Orange Icon,Red Rush,Cherry Crush
Clockwise from left: Fuchsia Flare,Orange Icon,Red Rush,Cherry Crush

These swatches are just 2 light swipes.

L-R: Fuchsia Flare,Orange Icon,Red Rush,Cherry Crush

They stay on for 3-4 hours and leave behind a stain,especially the darker colors. They can survive light snacks and drinks but not full meal. Also these are not transfer proof.

Here are these on moi..

Clockwise from left: Fuchsia Flare,Orange Icon,Red Rush,Cherry Crush

Fuchsia Flare is a true blue based fuchsia pink ( no hint of neon)

Orange Icon is a light orange color. It reminds of those orange wedges shaped sweets we used to get as kids and also orange gola 😀 It is slightly on the sheer side and goes a bit patchy.

Red Rush is a deep warm red which makes you teeth look whiter. It is the most pigmented of the lot.

Cherry Crush is a super pretty carrot pink..my favourite of the lot.

Overall, I would say these are perfect in terms of pricing,quality,quantity,pigmentation, shades available. I have no cons for these, the staying power could have been better but then no creme finish lipsticks stay longer than that anyway. Highly recommended!!

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Have you tried these new Maybelline Color Show Lipsticks? Which is your favourite shade?

OOTD: Crop Top,White Culottes

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OOTD: Crop Top,White Culottes

Hey guys,

An OOTD post today.I love culottes in monsoons coz they don’t get dirty from the bottom plus they dry out pretty quickly unlike denims. So culottes are your best bet in the rains. Also they give the look of a skirt with the feel of pants :p I had styled a pair of floral culottes last monsoon HERE.

This time it is a pair of white culottes and I went with a crop top. I love how the coral red crop top works with the white culottes. I was not too pleased with the fit of the culottes, but as the size increases so does the length and since I am short, it somehow clashes :/ I accessorized with a nice, chunky statement neck piece and let that be the showstopper of the outfit.

A simple gold midi ring, watch and brogues to complete the look.

 

Culottes: StalkBuyLove
Crop top: StalkBuyLove
Necklace: Rosabelle Treasures
Brogues: Foot in
Ring: Regium
Watch: Daniel Wellington

Location: Leela Kempinski, Goa

Photography: @magic_eye

Did you like the outfit? Do let me know in the comments below.

Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge Final Update

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Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge Final Update

Hi guys,

Time for the last and final update of the Gillette Venus #SubscribeToSmooth Challenge. Read more about the event and the challenge HERE and the first update HERE, 2nd update HERE and the 3rd update HERE

I have been shaving my legs for more than a month now. I was always into waxing but things have changed since my marriage, I hardly get the time to go to a salon and also since it’s a new place, I was not very comfortable going to any salon. (Since I used to go to a particular salon only pre marriage near my parents’ place)

This shaving challenge came at the perfect time for me and I readily took it up, and I am so glad I did. I am a convert now and I guess the ease of shaving and how quick it is, has made me a shaving girl now 😀

Today I will bust the myths ‘Shaving causes harm to the skin’ and ‘Shaving causes nicks and cuts’. Well, shaving can cause nicks and cuts if a proper razor is not used and one is not careful while shaving. That was one of the reasons I never shaved before, coz I was always scared of nicks and cuts. But with the adjusting head of Gillette Venus razor, it goes on like super smooth even in the edges and corners of the legs and there has not been a single cut or nick ever with it. I don’t think I am trying out any other razor ever. And as far as causing harm to the skin is concerned, absolutely not! Shaving does not cause any harm to the skin, in fact it removes the dead skin cells and exfoliates in a way.

Benefits of Shaving:

  • Does not damage or darken the skin like hair removing creams
  • Saves a lot of time as no salon visits and can be done anytime,anywhere in minutes
  • Can be carried along anywhere, even on your long holidays
  • One razor lasts 3 months, so it saves a lot of money compared to other hair removal methods!
  • A total value for money
  • Ease of use, you just need a few extra minutes in your bathroom to shave and you are sorted

I have shared the correct method and some tips for shaving HERE and HERE

Its been a boon for me and now I can wear all my dresses without a second thought. I totally love the idea of shaving now and I don’t think I am going back towards waxing anytime soon 😀 From a girl who never shaved to one who does not want to go back,it’s quite a leap,don’t you think? Definitely give it a try, if you haven’t yet!

Read the Gillette Venus Razor Review HERE

You can check out Gillette Venus’ facebook app to know more about shaving or follow them on twitter. You can buy the Gillette Venus Razor HERE, the set of cartridges HERE or the combo pack of all with the Satin Care Gel HERE

Happy Shaving 

Kawar Dead Sea Facial Mask Review

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Kawar Dead Sea Facial Mask Review

What the Company claims: Kawar dead sea facial mask
Kawar Dead Sea Facial Mask is one of the best Dead Sea cosmetics, prepared and purified mechanically. Aloe Vera, a natural ingredient, is added to keep your skin’s elasticity. This mask helps clean and open pores, and purifies and tightens the skin to feed the cells with many nutrients

Qty: 150ml
Finish: Handmade
Inspiration: Dead sea

With the increase in salinity and potash Dead Sea is not just famous for its uniqueness of not harbouring any lives but it is also known for its soil which is full of many minerals present in nature. Years and years of research have shown Dead Sea minerals to cure diseases and aches and the huge salt mixture present in the water has created a by product that does wonders to the skin

Origin: Dead Sea, Jordan

MRP: Rs.1434/-

Available HERE on Tjori.com

Ingredients:

To start with, I know the tube has a big spelling error ‘Daed Sea’ but it is all natural and manmade and I guess it is made in a smaller batch and through small time artisans for packing,etc.

The Dead Sea of Jordan is supposed to be very good for skin with all the minerals and salts present in it. The main base ingredient in this mask is the dead sea soil. It is infused with the goodness of aloe vera and clay.

Now clay helps clean and tighten pores and controls oil production on the skin. Aloe Vera of course soothes and moisturises the skin.

It comes in a tube form and is a large tube. The mask is ash grey in color and clay like in texture but is a bit runny. Even though you shake the tube well before dispensing, it is runny and you have to be careful to not get excess product which usually happens with this one.

It is smooth to apply and does not tug since it is quite runny. I keep the mask for 15-20 minutes, though it dries completely in 10 minutes.

Me with the Mask :p

And while washing off, like I do with all face masks, I scrub the skin a bit with the mask. My skin feels fresh,renewed and tight. I even saw a difference in break outs with its regular usage, though when you stop using this for a long time in between, break outs start again.

I agree it is on the expensive side, but then it is all natural and made with dead sea. And also this tube is like huge and it will last a good time.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried any Dead Sea skincare? Do let me know about it, in the comments below.

Barter It on Faida.com

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Barter It on Faida.com

I believe in saving resources which in turn will help us save the environment. We do not have to wait for ‘Environment Day ‘to work on this, but everyday through our little actions we can surely help do so. In my endeavor to recycle and reuse things I came across Faida.com. Faida.com is an online barter site that helps you barter products you don’t need.

The old barter system which was predominant many years ago has now been revived by http://www.faida.com/ .With the boom in technology this has become easier. Bartering on the website works on the follow way and the instructions shared by the website are easy to follow.

You have to list your unwanted items at Faida.com. Then select item/items of your interest offered by another user. You then send an exchange request to that user. When your request is accepted, meet them up and inspect each other’s items, exchange or reject items. Faida advices its customers to exchange within the city to ensure that both sides meet each other and ensure that they are getting what they need.

The website is user friendly and has many features to make bartering enjoyable and simple. There are two categories get what you want and give want you want. You can exchange items like mobiles and tablets, electronics, music, movie and gaming, services, books and services, clothing, language and accessories, office and stationery, sports, fitness and outdoor, kitchen and dining, kids and baby items.

So there is a lot to choose from. The website also has a recommendation section where they inform of the different products that will be available for a short time as they are likely be bartered soon.

I recommend any one who really wants to declutter your home and get something in exchange then listing products on faida.com will be very beneficial for them. This works better as no cash is involved and exchanging is better than buying/ selling because it promotes recycling or reusability.