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?
Top 10 Best Bobbi Brown Products in India, Prices, Online
By Sanchita
If you look closely at every Bobbi Brown products, you would notice that most of their creations aimed at improving your natural skin and making you look flawless. Every product from their range caters the need of various age group, skin color and this is the reason why the brand is spread over 60 countries across the globe. Bobbi Brown says, “How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your own skin – that’s what really makes you beautiful.” Her makeup tips and tricks are fabulous and I love the way she encouraging women to love themselves just the way they are.
Now that the brand is easily accessible through online portal with hefty charges, we have listed down the best Bobbi Brown Products in India for your convenience.
1. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner – Price Rs. 1950 (BUY HERE)
The Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner is an award winning product from their range. It comes in a small glass tub classy packaging and is available in 10shades. The shade Black Ink is the cult favorite and is a rich and intense black color. The product has the ease of a gel-based formula-all with 12 hours of waterproof and sweat- and humidity-resistant wear. The texture of the product is commendable. The pigmentation is rich and bold and it doesn’t flake off with time. You can also use this on the waterline and it doesn’t transfer as well.
2. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15 – Price Rs. 4300 (BUY HERE)
The Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation comes in a travel-friendly packaging with pump and is available in 12 shades, ranging from light to dark. This will cover every Indian skin tone properly with warm undertones. The foundation is best suited for normal to oily skin types. It gives medium to coverage and comes with a broad spectrum SPF protection. The product has a gel-based, light weight texture that b lends like a dream and gives a flawless base, as good as your skin. It will no look cakey or settle into fine lines and also does not melt or oxidize on skin. The foundation gives a natural finish, stays around for 9-10hrs and enriched with Glycerin, Shea butter, Vitamins C and E.
3. Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color – Price Rs. 2250 (BUY HERE)
There are 10 beautiful shades available from the range of Creamy Matte Lip Color and the shade Tawny Pink is one of the bestselling colors in India, which is a stunning everyday wear pinky-brown color. It suits every Indian skin tone. The lipsticks are packaged in a classy black casing and is enriched with a unique combination of emollients to condition lips and lock in moisture. The colors are richly pigmented with a single swipe and the texture is of creamy matte – true to its name. It feels comfortable, does not bleed or feather and has a long wearing formula.
4. Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color – Price Rs. 3250 (BUY HERE)
Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color comes in a luxurious black and gold packaging. There are around 28 shades available with the boldest, most vibrant colors ever. The formula is enriched with moisture levels while intensely rejuvenating lips and conditioning them as well. It gives medium to buildable coverage and helping to visibly reduce the appearance of lip lines and relieve lip flaking. The colros like Pink Buff, Parisian Red, Uber Rose, Soft Berry and Raspberry Pink will suit the Indian skin tones the most.
5. Bobbi Brown Corrector – Price Rs. 2650 (BUY HERE)
The Bobbi Brown Corrector is available in 17 shades and gives you the perfect natural finish you want. It is great for concealing the imperfections and yet look flawless and radiant. It helps to neutralize the dark patches or redness and gives a fresh and brightened look, especially for eyes. The product is excellent for those who have extremely dark circles. It has a long-wearing formula with a uniquely creamy-smooth texture and blends like a dream. It won’t crease and is completely waterproof, sweat and humidity-resistant.
The Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara comes in an opaque, silver cylindrical tube. It is jet black in color. The wand is good with short, tiny bristles and it instantly adds volume to sparse eyelashes. It has a rich and creamy formula with no clumping and flaking. It doesn’t smudge and is water resistant. The mascara dries fast and won’t you spidery lashes at all. The lush voluminous effect lasts long and it can be removed easily using eye makeup remover. Although, for a mascara, the price is a bit high.
The Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit is available in 13 shades and one of the best-selling product of the brand. It helps to camouflage under eye darkness and gives the fresher and well- rested look, all day long. The texture of the concealer is thick and blends well with its creamy consistency. It is enriched with skin-smoothing emollients and silica. It is waterproof, sweat- and humidity-resistant. The compact pressed powder helps it stay in place without settling into lines. Overall, this is a great product and will last you a long time.
8. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick – Price Rs. 3700 (BUY HERE)
If you want to cover up the blemished skin and yet look flawless, this is the product to go for. It is available in 23 shades and can be used as a foundation and contouring stick as well. It is applicable for all skin types and one of the most versatile foundations you can find. The stick foundation has a creamy yet weightless texture applies effortlessly and blends seamlessly so all to give a fresh, smooth, even skin. It is a rich blend of emollients-like olive extracts and shea butter-help to moisturize skin and also various oil-controlling minerals to help perfect the appearance of skin while reducing shine. The product is sweat, water and humidity resistant. It photographs excellently and ideal for brides.
The Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow comes in a small sturdy black square packaging and is available in 25 stunning shades with matte, satin and shimmery texture. The texture is of a silky, powdery form which glides on smoothly and blends easily. The colors are richly pigmented but for greater intensity either use a primer underneath or layer it. From soft earthy looks to dramatic smoky eyes – you can create all the looks with these. The quality is commendable and the eye shadows don’t crease or fade much. These are water resistant and long lasting. There are various eye shadow palette available form the brand as well.
10. Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream – Price Rs. 4950 (approximately) (BUY HERE)
There are very few eye creams that actually work and the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream is one of them. The cream is enriched with the goodness of ingredients such as natural plant oils, peptides and humectants which hydrate the under eye area, reduce dark circles and puffiness. This luxurious cream has a creamy, light weight formula that instantly hydrates and blends and helps to boost the natural collagen production. This product is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Despite having a high price tag, this is surely one of the most recommended product.
Editor’s Note: The Corrector and creamy concealer kit are definite must haves. The lipsticks are also amazing.
All New Makeup & Beauty Launches in India, Prices, Shades
By Sanchita
With so many brands coming up with new products, it is literally impossible to keep a track on everything. Well, we have listed down the New Launches Collection is recent times and these are some of the very notable products.
Scroll down to know more about them in details.
1. L’Oreal Paris Gold Obsession Collection and Micellar Water
L’Oreal Paris Gold Obsession Collection is surely a stunner. It has 7 different lipstick shades with minute gold particles in it and one of the lipstick is actually a pure gold color with golden shimmer. Each lipsticks are priced at Rs.1025, these lip colors delivers intense moisture while providing a velvet matte finish. Its unique formula contains Jojoba oil for unrivaled moisture and comfort along with matte gel technology to create an intense matte look. Another eye shadow palette has been; launched, called the Color Riche Gold La Palette with 10 shimmery and satin colors and priced at Rs.1450. It will help to create multiple glamorous eye looks for every occasion. Check detailed review and swatches HERE
Micellar Water was already raved in abroad and finally brands are coming out with it in India. It claims to remove every trace of make-up, dirt, oil and pollution easily with just one swipe and also hydrate and soften the skin. It gently cleanses the skin and is suitable for all skin types. It is priced at Rs.475 for 95ml.
2. Maybelline New York Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation Stick
MNY has finally launched the Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation Stick which was released way back in abroad. The Fit Me range is already a rave in India and I am quite intrigued to try this out. The foundation stick is priced at Rs. 550 and surely one of the most affordable stick foundations in India. It claims to be creamy and blends into the skin like a dream and looks like your natural skin. Five different shades are available to suit different skin complexions.
3. Nykaa So Matte Nude Lipstick Shades
Nykaa So Matte original series along with Fall Winter collection was quite raved and these are surely one of the best creamy-matte lipsticks I have seen. They haven’t hiked the price at all and kept it at Rs. 399 only. There are 8 additionally nude/MLBB shades like Royal Honey, Bon Bon, Chocolate Truffle, etc. to cater the need of various Indian skin tone. These lipsticks are enriched with Vitamin E to give your lips a soft, cushiony and comfortable finish. These highly pigmented full-coverage lipsticks with long wearing formula.
4. Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks
Who doesn’t love liquid lipsticks? Sugar Cosmetics launches their Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks in 10 beautiful shades of reds, browns, pinks and nudes, priced at Rs.499 for 4.5ml. These are dermatologically tested and approved. The lipsticks will give you opaque pigmentation with a single swipe that stays all day with zero feathering or fading. It gives a matte finish with a comfortable touch and enriched with Vitamin E.
5. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask
Estée Lauder finally launched the Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask which is imparted with the Advanced Night Repair technology and helps to repair for fresh, youthful-looking eyes. It has various other ingredients to renew fine, dry lines and plump the skin with hydration. The price of the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask is $11 (around Rs.750) for 1 mask. It is now available in travel retail worldwide.
6. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Flush Just Bitten Lipstick
Another stunning new launch by Maybelline New York. This time it is the Sensational Lip Flush Just Bitten Lipstick. Gradient lips are in trend but they surely do take some time for application. But, with the two pretty colors Raspberry Smoothie and Sunset Sorbet, priced at is Rs.475 for 3.9g, you can easily create gradient lip with just one swipe. It has unique three-tone colors which are filled with natural food grade pigments, infused with shea butter for 12 hours moisture and gives a sensuous finish.
7. Maybelline New York launches Color Sensational Creamy Matte lipsticks
Creamy matte lipsticks are insanely popular in the Indian market and MNY also launched their Color Sensational Creamy Matte lipsticks in 12 beautiful shades of reds, purples, pinks and corals, priced at Rs.575 for 4.2g. These lipsticks are hydrating lip colors which will glide smoothly and evenly on lips keeping them moisturized all day long. The creamy texture and intense pigmentation which a bold sensuous impact and it does not bleed or set into the lip lines.
8. Maybelline New York Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara
I have been trying out the recent Colorsensational Mascara and found out that MNY has launched the Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara. It comes in a stunning red, black and pink packaging with the usual washable and waterproof variant. It is priced at Rs.550 for 9.5ml. This mascara has specially designed wand to coat the lashes with fuller look and would provide a dramatic volume to the lashes with a 45-degree lift.
Clinique has launched the Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, in collaboration with Crayola crayons to launch a limited-edition collection. These chubby sticks are extremely easy to use, infused with the goodness of mango and shea butter so lips feel comfortably soft and smooth. There are around 8 beautiful shades in the collection and these are priced at $17.
The effectiveness of the amazing Forest Essentials products are phenomenal and this time they have launched the Haircare Range which includes Hair Cleanser, Conditioner, Repair Mask and Spray. All the products are enriched with the goodness of amazing natural ingredients to make your hair long, strong and shiny.
Forest Essentials Amla, Honey and Mulethi Hair Cleanser, priced at Rs.1, 175 for 200ml is great for hair fall and shiny tresses and it is sulfate free.
Bhringraj and Shikakai Hair Cleanser priced at Rs.1, 175 for 200ml helps in preventing controls hair thinning, dandruff, and breakage and promotes regrowth.
Japapatti and Brahmi Hair Cleanser is best suitable for dry, damaged and chemically treated hair which is priced at Rs.1,175 for 200ml.
Amla, Honey and Mulethi Hair Conditioner helps to detangle the hair, strengthens hair roots and controls hair fall, is priced at Rs.1, 295 for 200ml.
Bhringraj andShikakai Hair Conditioner is priced at Rs.1, 295 for 200ml and best for dry, dull and weak hair.
Japapatti and Brahmi Hair Conditioner is priced at Rs.1, 295 for 200ml.
Bhringraj and Shikakai Thickening Spray is priced at Rs.1, 250 for 100ml that gives the hair volume, shine and strength.
Japapatti and Brahmi Intensive Hair Repair Masque that hydrates hair and gives it gloss and shine is priced at Rs.1, 425 for 200g.
11. Avon Nutra Effects Miracle Glow Oil
Facial oil is becoming popular day by day and even oily skin can benefit from this. Avon launched their Nutra Effects Miracle Glow Oil which is decently priced at Rs.729 for 30ml, compared to other facial oils in the market. It has a travel friendly packaging with a dropper. The oil is a powerful blend of 5 pure active seed oils – linseed oil, marula seed oil, green coffee oil, passion fruit seed oil and babassu seed oil. The various essential vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants has deeply moisturized, replenished and radiant effect on skin and the lightweight, fast absorbing formula is wonderful too.
12. Nykaa EyeM Black Kajal, Rock The Line Kajal, 24Hrs Vinyl Luxe Eyeliner
Nykaa has now introduced stunning eye products – Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner, EyeM Black Kajal, Rock The Line Kajal and 24Hrs Vinyl Luxe liquid eyeliner. The Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner is priced at Rs. 299 which has a refined brush, water resistant and high-pigment properties and is completely smudge proof. The EyeM Black Kajal Eyeliner is priced at Rs.375 for 1.2g which is creamy, no-tug eye pencil can be used along the lash line, or extended to create a dramatic eyeliner flick with its blackest black pigment. It has waterproof and smudge proof formula too. The Rock The Line Kajal is priced at Rs.199 for 0.35g which is a great option for college goers. It is waterproof, smudge-proof, and transfer-proof which Vitamin E and C. The 24Hrs Vinyl Luxe Eyeliner is priced at Rs.699 for 1.7ml. It has a felt tip brush, water-resistant, transfer proof and smudge-proof formula and gives a satin-matte finish.
13. Maybelline New York The Rock Nudes Palette
The much raved MNY The Rock Nudes Palette is finally launched in India and it comes with a price tag of Rs.925 for 9g. This is basically a cool-toned palette with a few glitter shades, balanced out with satin touch colors. It features 12 expertly curated shades with intense pigmentation to give you varied customized eye makeup looks. You can create various bold, daring and edgy eye makeup looks using this palette.
14. Lakme New ‘Argan Oil’ Lipsticks
Glossy, gold and illuminating lip trend is ruling the beauty industry and Lakme is about to launch their Argan Oil Lipsticks. Although nothing much is revealed except for the glorious and stunning golden packaging of the lipsticks. It is inspired by Lakmé’s beauty statement ‘Liquid Gold’. The lipsticks will be enriched with the goodness of Argan oil. We know nothing about the pricing or the shades which are about to be launched.
PAC is coming out with new launches and slaying is like anything. From HD foundations to powder, brushes, etc. they have it all. The products are excellent and is at par with various high end brands. They have recently launched the Compact Powders in 9 shades, priced at Rs. 650. These are finely milled silky formula that leaves you with an airbrushed finish. There are some new shades to the Matte Lipsticks, priced at Rs 395. The Baked Eye Shadow Palette is also a stunner which is priced at Rs. 4595. The Take Cover Concealers are available in 8 shades which is priced at Rs. 595. Apart from that, they have launched 52 new brushes for makeup. The upcoming launch is the PAC Pigments, very similar to the MAC Cosmetics Pigment. Also, they are going to launch liquid lipstick in nude collection, very similar to the Kylie or Jeffree Star collection.
Editor’s Note: OMG! I didn’t know about the Maybelline and so many new launches you covered here. I have already reviewed the L’Oreal Paris Gold Obsession and trying out the Sugar Liquid Lipsticks. I want to try all the new Maybelline stuff now!
Did you know about all these amazing new launches in India? The Indian Beauty market is slayinggg in 2017!
Sivanna Colors Shining Star Shimmer Brick Review, How to Use, Where to Buy
By Sanchita
INTRODUCTION
Highlighters have becomes an addiction. No matter how many I have – be it in liquid form, stick or pressed or powder, all I want is that blinding glow on my face. The only thing missing from my collection was the infamous Shimmer Brick. Shimmer Brick is surely a multi-purpose product which can be used in various ways – like blush, bronzer, highlighter, eyeshadow, etc. I didn’t want to splurge on Bobbi Brown or Revlon in that case and decided to pick up the dupe in Sivanna Colors. Here’s my review on it and the various ways I use this Shining Star Shimmer Brick.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Be a radiant star by applying to cheek bones or light dusting all over.
High quality ingredients with silky glossy shine color.
Can be used as an eye shadow or blush when you swirl it together.
Best in class professional cosmetic brand.
Perfect for both professional use and personal use.
PRICE – Rs. 400 for 7g (Price varies from store to store)
MY REVIEW
The packaging is exactly like the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. It comes in a matte black cardboard box with a transparent top which enables you to see the shades for yourself while purchasing. The Shimmer Brick is encased in a sleek glossy, sturdy black square box with a transparent lid. There are 5 rows of shimmery colors which you can use individually or swirled together. The packaging is very basic but not travel friendly as it has no mirror or applicator at all. Otherwise, it looks pretty decent.
When all the colors are swirled together, it gives a light warm bronze color which is perfect for highlighting the medium to dusky skin tones. You can also use the shades individually as per your choice. The single shades are as follows –
1. This is white gold color. When you blend it slightly, it looks like a beautiful champagne color and when blended even more, it turns golden.
2. It is a pale pinkish shimmery color. A great highlighter for pale to fair skin tones.
3. This is a light reddish shimmery bronze, which can be a shimmery bronzer for fair skin tones.
4. A warm shimmery champagne color. Great for highlighting warm skin tones.
5. A dark shimmery bronze color. This is the perfect highlight for deeper skin tones.
The pigmentation is surely commendable. I hardly require double swipe using this as a highlighter. The formula of the product is soft and has the creamy to powder kind of a touch.
Thus, the product is extremely soft to touch. It blends into the skin like a dream and the glow is unbeatable. It doesn’t feel chalky or gritty on the skin at all. The shimmers are slightly loud and this isn’t a highlighter for regular use unless you can use it sparingly. On the other hand, the highlighter is the perfect pick for night outs, events, bridal occasions and photography. It gives a blinding glow to the skin and works like a charm.
The staying power is also good. It stayed on me for around 5-6hours and the best thing is that, it never smears or transfers onto the full face and thus you won’t look like a disco ball. It is extremely easy to use and blends well. It is also easy to remove as well.
The 4 ways of using the highlighter –
1. As a shimmery eyeshadow. You get the option for 5 gorgeous shimmery shade.
2. As a bronzer for different skin ones.
3. Mix little bit of shimmer with moisturizer or liquid foundation to get that glowy skin. However, use it sparingly.
4. Dab the shimmery color of your choice on the lips to have the ‘metallic’ lips effect.
Where to buy –
Kolkata – New Market, Shop ray and Shahoo, B14
Delhi – Impressions, Karol Bagh
Instagram – Fashionstorm 321
WHAT I LIKED
Compact packaging.
Great dupe for Bobbi Brown/The Body Shop/Revlon
Multipurpose
Gives a blinding glow to the skin.
The shade 02 is best for medium to deeper skin tones.
Good color pay off.
Soft and smooth texture.
Blendable formula.
Good staying power.
Affordable.
WHAT I DISLIKED
Availability is an issue.
No mirror or applicator.
Excessive application will make you look like a disco ball.
RATING – 4.5/5
OVERALL – The Sivanna Color Shining Star Shimmer Brick is surely one of the most affordable and quality highlighter for beginners and those who doesn’t want to splurge. It has various uses and I would highly recommend the product for the quality it delivers.
Editor’s Note: This looks so good! Many of you have been asking for a highlighter below INR 500, I guess this is absolutely perfect!
Best Bridal Makeup Artists in Bangalore, Contact Details
By Sanchita
Hi guys,
We have already covered Kolkata, see HERE. Continuing the bridal makeup artist series from various cities, today I am going to cover the silicon valley of India, Bangalore. Bangalore is known for the trendy and classy fashion sense and the weddings have its exceptionality in itself. Over the passage of years, there is no shortage of bridal wear, designers or makeup artists and hence, to prevent you from the confusion, we have listed down the top 5 makeup artists in Bangalore.
For the D-day, a girl always dreams to have the perfect outfit and makeup to preserve the memory forever and hence you can’t afford to go wrong at all. Therefore, if you are wondering whom to book for the bridal makeup, here’s an inclusive list of the top ten bridal makeup artists from Bangalore.
1. Gouri Kapoor
Gouri Kapoor’s work
Gouri Kapoor has been in the industry for around 15years and sure an expensive but experienced makeup artist. She has worked with celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Neha Dhupia , Sonali Bendre, Yana Gupta , Mahendra Singh Dhoni , Katrina Kaif , Lisa Ray, etc. and also for brands like Tanishq , Kingfisher, Nike and Vogue. You can blendly trust her makeup prowess and she always keeps in mind the outfit of the bride while doing the makeup. She prefers to keep the look natural and elegant whereas giving special focus on the eye makeup.
Her prices and availability are known on demand.
Contact – gourikapur@gmail.com
2. Ralph Daniels
Ralph Daniels’s work
Ralph Daniels is an excellent self-taught makeup artist with various talents and now a well-known name in the world of fashion and glamour. He is one of the most comfortable makeup artists to work with and customizes your look for every occasion where you look your best. He generally avoid heavily clad foundation and the makeup is generally very subtle and gorgeous. Thus, the makeup is naturally flawless yet radiant. His choice of products are also excellent.
Contact – ralphdaniels08@gmail.com
3. Sabrina Suhail
Sabrina Suhail’s work
Sabrina is a very famous trained bridal hair and makeup artist from Bangalore. She is ready to travel across Bangalore for shoots, weddings, etc. apart from various magazines, designers, fashion shows and models, she has done makeup for bridal purposes. She even conducts training sessions in makeup. She started off as freelance makeup artist. Sabrina mostly uses high end makeup products and she has a knack for both bold and subtle looks. She balances the outfit and makeup pretty well.
Contact – Makeup by Sabrina Suhail Bangalore. (Her Facebook page)
4. Shalini Narayanan
Shalini Narayanan’s work
Shalini believes that ‘less is more’. Her incredible journey from a college student to a makeup artist is phenomenal. She has worked as a makeup consultant at Mac cosmetics and also her various Ads, corporate shoots and bridal makeup. Her makeup looks are versatile and she prefers to enhance the natural features of a bride with sophistication. Every bride of hers has a very distinct, soft, subtle and glowy look which looks glamorous and natural at the same time. You would seriously love her polished touches for your bridal makeup.
Contact – 096114 04000 or Makeup Profile By Shalini Narayanan Bangalore (Her Facebook page)
5. Vejetha Anand (Makeup By Vejetha Anand)
Vejetha Anand’s work
Vejetha Anand is one of the most sought after bridal makeup and makeover artist in Bengaluru who has a decade’s worth of experience in her kitty. Her perfection and creativity is well reflected in her bridal work, makeovers, high profile ad campaigns, fashion shows and celebrity photo shoots. She states that she loves meeting new people from various walks of life and transform them into their beautiful best on the most important day of their life. Surely, her hands know how to create magic with colors and brushes. She has no particular look but delivers mostly what clients want or would look good. If you want that dreamy bridal look for your D-Day, she is the one for you.
Contact – Makeup by Vejetha Anand (Her Facebook page)
Editor’s Note: All look great, I loved Gouri and Sabrina’s looks.
Do you know of any Bangalore based bridal MUA’s? Add them in the comments below.
On a daily basis when you can’t afford to spent time applying falsies, my go-to solution for dramatic eyelashes is a good voluminizing mascara. Given the fact that mascaras have be disposed of within 5-6mnths, I can’t always spent on high end brands and stick to the usual drugstore ones – like, Maybelline. For years I have been using the Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara and was quite happy with the results. The recent launch of Maybelline includes the Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara which I am going to review in this post.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara. This fresh liquid formula captures lashes from root to tip for a full-fan effect.
Exclusive fanning brush with ten layers of bristles reveals layers of lashes for a sensational full-fan effect.
The packaging of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara is pretty much similar to the Hypercurl and Falsies one. It comes in a rose gold opaque tube with the fattened centre. The mascara has the screw lock system where the applicator brush is attached to the cap. The applicator wand has its own uniqueness and gives this effect ‘fan’ affect to the lashes. The base is slightly curved and help to curl the lashes faintly while applying the mascara. There is a ten layers of bristles with short lengths which prevent clumping of lashes. Thus, the wand coats and comb the lashes while applying and surely one of the best mascara brushes I have used so far.
Also, it won’t smear and smudge the skin at all and I can easily apply the mascara on the lower lashes as well. Overall, the brush adds a different charm to the mascara.
Coming to the version, the mascara is available in two variants – waterproof and washable. I picked up the waterproof variant as I want my mascara to last all day long. And surely it does. It stays intact even after the whole day of toiling around and wont smudge, smear or irritate the eyes at all. It is ophthalmologically tested and is also suitable for contact lens wearers. I was relieved to see the price tag as they kept it at par with Falsies. If I compare the Falsies Volum’ Express and the Lash Sensational one, I would say the difference is very negligible. Falsies excels in quality of the product while Lash Sensational’s USP is the brush. Otherwise, both are surely at par with each other.
Coming to the effect of the mascara, the Lash Sensational mascara adds ton of volume to my lashes, as you can see the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ swatches. But, the volume in person is much more and fuller looking but somehow my camera failed to capture it. The formula of the mascara is medium but after 3-4 months I realized that the consistency is thickening. This is a problem I face with all my Maybelline mascaras. The volume is definitely stunning and when you apply the mascara from the root of the lashes, in a zig-zag way, towards the end, it simply looks dramatic.
However, if you go on adding layers, the mascara is going to clump. I didn’t face this clumping issues in the first 2 months of using but as it dries up and thickness, it has the tendency to clump.
I like the fact that the waterproof variant stays all day long and no matter how much you rub your eyes, the mascara won’t budge at all. However, removing the mascara from the eyes is one tough task altogether. So far, only olive oil could remove the last trace of mascara from the eyes when you soak it in a cotton pad for a minute or so. With regular usage, the mascara finishes up with 4 months or so.
WHAT I LIKED
1. Rose gold opaque tube.
2. Unique fan brush that separates and coats the lashes well.
3. It doesn’t smudge or smear at all.
4. Ophthalmologist tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.
5. Good formula.
6. Adds dramatic volume.
7. Doesn’t flake off and hold the curl well.
8. Available in both washable and waterproof variants.
9. Affordable.
WHAT I DISLIKED
1. It has the tendency to dry up within 3 months of usage.
2. Tendency to clump once thickens.
3. Waterproof variants is very difficult to remove.
RATING – 4.5/5
OVERALL – The Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara is a wonderful volume boost mascara that has the unique ‘fan bristles’ wand which lengthens, coats and separates the lashes with application. it adds decent drama to the lashes, stays all day long and surely one of the best and affordable voluminizing mascara I have used after Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express. I would surely recommend this and would repurchase soon.
Editor’s Note: This one sounds really good. I didn’t like the Magnum Barbie one as the results were not that good plus removing it was almost impossible. Will try this
Have you tried the new Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara?
Top 10 Foundations for Dry Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
Foundation is one of the most important base makeup and if, by any chance, it looks cakey or uneven, the whole look is compromised. As we have already listed own the “Top 10 Foundations for Oily Skin in India”, it is time to list down the favorites for dry skin too. Dry skin needs hydrating and nourishing foundation that would add a glow and luminosity to the skin.
Before the application, make sure to use a hydrating face wash followed by an emollient that would make the foundation glide on easier. This is to prevent the foundation sticking to your dry patches or accentuating fine lines.
Read the top 10 best foundation for dry skin available in India with both high end and affordable options.
1. Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Foundation – Price Rs. 700 (BUY HERE for Rs.560)
The Maybelline Dream Satin Skin Foundation comes in glass bottle with a pump dispenser. It has a light consistency and the product blends like a dream and gives that airbrushed and poreless finish. The coverage is medium to buildable and the gorgeous natural and luminous finish is something a dry skin would love. The air-whipped finish is perfect for invisible pores and the product is dermatologically tested. It doesn’t oxidize and despite having SPF 24 PA+++, it never casts a whitish layer on skin. The product affordable and also easily available.
2. Kryolan TV Stick Foundation – Price Rs.1200 (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)
This is my go-to foundation for winter when my skin is dry. It comes in a stick packaging and is available in 250 shades! The product is versatile and can be used as foundation, contour, color corrector, and concealer. It thick but blends into the skin really easily and gives a dewy finish to the skin. It has full coverage and best used for bridal purposes. The foundation doesn’t oxidize at all and photographs really well. The staying power is around 7-8hours and the foundation is a complete value for money.
3. L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation – Price Rs. 1025 (BUY HERE for Rs. 920)
L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation is best suited for normal to dry skin. It is available in 7-8 shades and one of the best drugstore foundations of all times. The foundation has a thicker liquid and is blends very easily. It gives medium to full coverage upon layering. The precise match technology blends smoothly on rough and patchy skin. It helps cover stubborn marks and uneven skin tone. It has glycerin and the goodness of Vitamin E. it is further Non comedogenic and long lasting, for around 5-6 hrs.
The Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin comes in a cylindrical glass bottle and are available in 12-13 shades which is very good for a drugstore foundation. It has a medium consistency and blends easily with the finger as well. Thus it gives an even flawless look with medium coverage. It has SPF 15 and has been formulated with the SoftFlex technology that will not rub off with normal wear. It has semi-dewy finish and it feels natural and controls excess oil. It lasts for around 5-6 hrs without oxidation.
5. The Body Shop Moisture Foundation SPF15 – Price Rs. 1395 (BUY HERE)
The TBS Moisture Foundation has SPF15 and comes in 4 shades. The foundation has a very sturdy plastic bottle with a plastic pump. It is a lightweight liquid foundation with a medium consistency. It gives a smooth light to medium coverage and natural looking finish on skin. It does not apply streaky or patchy and also hydrates the skin well. The foundation has a special silicone blend and light reflective particles provide a long-lasting dewy finish and further formulated with Vitamin E and Community Trade marula oil and organic beeswax moisturize and condition skin. it lasts for about 6-7 hrs.
6. MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation – Price Around Rs.3250 (BUY HERE)
MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation comes in a frosted glass bottle with a built-in pump. It is available in various shades for cool and warm tones and thus finished a shade won’t be a problem. The consistency is is gel-like and a bit runny which spreads easily and blends like a dream. It has a satin or dewy finish and gives a natural luminescence which makes the skin look very healthy. It is weightless and gives a light but buildable to medium coverage. It is formulated with 77-Mineral complex, Shea butter and Vitamin E. The wear time is around 6-7hrs.
7. MAC Face & Body Foundation – Price Rs.2600 approx (BUY HERE)
The MAC Face & Body Foundation is available in 14-15 shades. It comes in a small plastic bottle with a screw on black cap. The foundation has a runny, watery consistency. It spreads easily, blends with a few strokes and seems to absorb into the skin leaving a satiny dewy finish. The coverage is medium and the foundation is light weight on the skin and looks very natural. Also, it does not sit into pores or imperfections. It is long wearing for about 8-9hrs without touch up and photographs really well.
8. Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation – Price Around Rs.4500 (BUY HERE)
The Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation is available in 17 shades and has a small glass bottle packaging. The foundation has a runny texture and gives a sheer light coverage and an even finish. It is easy to blend and gives a flawless coverage and with a natural dewy finish. It is best suited for normal to dry skin. The liquid doesn’t oxidize on the skin and adds a glow and luminosity. The Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is great for day wear without any whitish cast. The wear time is around 8hrs.
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation is available in 22 shades and has a frosted glass bottle with a silver screw on cap. The consistency of the foundation is on the thinner side and spreads beautifully onto the skin with brush or fingers and it easy to blend. It gives medium coverage and has a dewy finish. It is extremely light weight and even out the skin flawlessly. It also minimizes the look of open pores slightly giving a slightly smoother, more impeccable look to the skin. The foundation is great for normal to dry skin, photographs well and wear time is around 7-8 hrs with powdering.
10. YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation – Price $58.00 (BUY HERE)
The YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Foundation is available in 22 shades. The packaging is gorgeous with a cylindrical glass bottle with a golden cap and a pump. The texture is of fluid gel consistency and spreads and blends like a dream without any patchiness or uneven look. It has medium coverage foundation with a beautiful dewy finish. There is a beautiful lightness and luminosity to the formula and it feels weightless. It is enriched with stimulating power of Ruscus Extract to combat dullness along with Vitamin E protects against free-radicals. The foundation has a wear time of 8 hrs.
Editor’s Note: That’s a perfect compilation Sanchita. Would also like to add Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation and MAC Water Weight Foundation, gives a nice dewy finish and are perfect for dry skin.
Which is your favourite foundation? Let us know in the comments below.
Top 10 Innisfree Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
The launch of Innisfree in India got me really excited and the thought of getting the products delivered at my doorstep made me list down all the products which I always wanted to buy. It is a Korean skincare and it is the first natural brand that has been dedicated to share the clean and pure energy of nature for healthy beauty. Innisfree shares the benefits of nature from the pristine island of Jeju, allowing for vibrant beauty and pursues an eco-friendly green life to preserve the balance of nature. Their products work like a magic on every skin and no wonder it is widely popular. The botanical ingredients used are sourced from an environment free of polluting. This is why their ingredients has no side effects and allergic reactions. Here’s the top favorites from Innisfree.
1. Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum – Price Rs. 1950 for 80ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum comes in a green pump dispenser bottle. The serum is transparent, lightweight and gets absorbed within a minute leaving the skin looking wonderfully matte. However, it also nourishes the skin without getting greasy. The with organic Jeju green tea and green tea seeds that hydrate your skin from deep within and the green tea seed oil creates a strong moisture barrier to keep your skin moisturized longer. The product is best suited for normal to combination skin.
2. Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask – Price Rs. 1100 for 100ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask is one of the bestselling product worldwide. It comes in an opaque jar and has tight and thick clay mask. You need to dampen your face to apply this. It helps to cleanses, exfoliate, brighten and removes dead skin cells (it has AHA) from the face. It instantly gives you a cooling sensation and effective in removing sebum and other impurities. It is a magic face mask for oily, combination and acne prone skin type. It dries up the acne pretty fast and prevent them. The super volcanic cluster capsules powerfully absorbs sebum to intensively resolve pore concerns. Overall, you get an amazing clear and smooth skin.
The Innisfree Orchid Enriched Cream is best suited for normal to dry skin. It comes in a pretty purple jar with a beautiful floral scent. The texture is of gel-crème and extremely lightweight. It hydrates the skin beautifully and works as a night cream. The highly enriched Orchid enriched cream strengthens inner skin cohesion, keeps the wrinkles at bay and improves elasticity, skin tone. The rich and resilient texture wraps the skin and contains natural high molecules to form a micro barrier to leave the skin resilient. It lasts a long time so the price is justified.
Innisfree Wine Peeling Jelly Softener comes in a slender dark bottle. It has a translucent medium consistency and acts as a gentle exfoliator. It is great for sensitive skin and gives an instant cooling sensation and soothes the skin. The skin feel soft, smooth, refreshed and hydrated without any oiliness. It is a clarifying treatment for newly exfoliated skin and helps the skin recover faster and generate new and healthy skin cells fast. The product is enriched with wine extracts from France, Wine creates a clear and smooth jelly-like skin by gently lifting away dead skin cells and providing hydrating moisture.
5. Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Sheet Masks – Price Rs. 100 for 20ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree It’s Real Squeeze Sheet Masks are one of the bestselling product worldwide. The sheet mask is also one of the important part of Korean skincare. Each sachet has one sheet mask that has to be applied on the face evenly and let the ingredients in the mask get absorbed by the skin well. It helps to make the skin smooth and radiant. There are so many variants available like Rose, Lime, Green Tea, Tea Tree, Aloe Vera, Pomegranate, Strawberry, Cucumber, Bija, Manuka Honey, Black Berry, Shea Butter, Kiwi and Bamboo for different skin type and purposes
Innisfree Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam is best suitable for oily skin with enlarged pores. It comes in an opaque tube. The face wash is white in color and relatively thick. It has the tendency to lather and the very small volcanic pore particles for better absorption of sebum and some scrub action. It has been formulated for pore cleansing which it does effectively and purify them thoroughly. The skin is left matte but not over dried at all. It will not irritate the skin at all as it is free from harsh chemicals.
7. Innisfree Peach Hand Cream – Price Rs. 300 for 30ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree Peach Hand Cream comes in a medium sized tube. The hand cream is light weight, creamy textured and white in color. It smells heavenly of flowers and peach and the aroma is divine! It melts into the skin like a dream and feels non-greasy and non-sticky. It makes the hands soft and smooth with it’s with deep moisturizing properties and a sweet scent of Jeju peaches. It gives a long lasting hydration and also rejuvenates the skin. For this winter, it is the perfect pick.
8. Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin – Price Rs. 1200 for 200ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Skin is a star product for the normal to combination skin type. It comes in a plastic green packaging. The product is basically a toner with water-like texture but thicker. It feels cool, fresh and light on the face. It applies smoothly and absorbs fast without any stickiness. There is an instant cooling sensation and, the green tea scent is lovely. It balances the skin beautifully and imparts a healthy glow to the skin. It does feel slightly pricey but the product is surely worth it. The product is free from parabens, synthetic colorants, mineral oil, animal-originated ingredients, imidazolidinyl urea
9. Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Cream – Price Rs.1300 for 50ml (BUY HERE)
The Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Cream is best suitable for dry to very dry skin. It comes in a pretty green tub. The cream is thick and white in color but spreads so easily and smoothly on the skin. It gets absorbed and immediately puts a layer of hydration to the skin. It is formulated with freshly squeezed green tea to instantly form a moisture barrier to offer dewiness, preventing skin from moisture loss. Further, it has green tea seeds for deep hydration, green tea leaves harvested on Jeju Island is rich in amino acids and minerals and keeps skin moisturized for longer. The tub will last a long time.
The Innisfree Camellia Essential Hair Oil Serum comes in a beautiful red bottle with a pump dispenser and a protective cap. This serum also has a beautiful floral fragrance and the consistency is medium – neither thick nor thin and spreads easily on damp hair. It gets instantly absorbed into the hair, nourishing the hair strands and also helps in detangling. The double- caring of Jeju camellia oil and fermented camellia oil that helps damaged hair and keeps it healthy. It lessens the frizz, adds a bounce and subtle shine and the camellia oil coats the cuticles, preventing split ends. It is great for dry and damaged hair.
Editor’s Note: I have the entire Jeju Volcanic Clay range and it’s amazing, especially for oily, acne prone skin. The Green Tea Range is excellent for dry skin and I love their sheet masks too. I would also like to add the Sleeping Creams, pretty good and you wake up with amazingly soft and moisturized skin. I have heard so much about the Wine Peeling Jelly Softener and it’s on my wishlist.
Have you tried these Innisfree products? Your favourites?
Soulflower Coldpressed Olive Oil Review, Benefits, How to Use
By Sanchita
INTRODUCTION – Olive oil is a multipurpose oil and a very important part of my skincare and haircare. I have been using this oil for quite a long time now and I am really surprised how beneficial it can be. The brand, Soulflower is a well-known one, for making different carrier and essential oils. I have tried various products from them and was really impressed with the quality.
So let’s get straight into the details.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Olive Carrier Oil – Coldpressed have ability to nourish, moisturize and improve skin elasticity, acts as a deep conditioner & a dandruff controller, giving hair shine & strength.
The Soulflower Coldpressed Olive Carrier Oil comes in a slender plastic bottle with a transparent body. It has a white opaque screw cap with a flip open lid and a small opening that dispenses the right amount oil and controls the flow as well. The packaging is really travel friendly and light weight. I always dreaded carrying oils while travelling but this one causes no spillage at all. It was easy and handy. The olive oil is golden yellow in color with a thicker consistency. It is slight sticky as well due to the consistency and few other addition of ingredients in it. There is no complain regarding the thicker consistency because cold pressed and chemical free olive oils are like that. There is a slight hint of olive aroma and nothing artificial at all. It isn’t a very pleasant smell but it won’t put you off.
Before moving on to the various uses, I would like to discuss the ingredients. This product is Cold pressed (which is purist method of producing oils to retain much more of their valuable nutrients) and hence the olives are pressed and grinded in low temperatures in order to retain its aroma, flavor and nutritional value. You would often use various ‘olive oils’ with a light consistency, non-greasy feel but those oil have mineral oil in them and such products are harmful for the skin. As a result, this product is hexane free. The brand claims to extract this product from the seeds of the Olea Europaea (Olive) plant, which is a great source of Vitamin E and also contains Vitamin K and D3.
HOW TO USE –
1. Makeup remover – Oil is the best makeup remover ever! Be it coconut, olive, castor or any other oil, it is going to remove every trace of waterproof and smudge proof makeup. My eyes are super sensitive and thus I avoid using any makeup remover wipe or chemical near it. I use this olive oil or sometimes make a concoction with castor or coconut oil and soak lightly in a damp cloth or cotton ball. I apply on the eyes for 30-40 secs and then swipe gently to remove the makeup. It comes off easily and effectively.
Also, the eye area feel soft and nourished. For face, you can simply massage the oil in circular motion and you would the makeup coming right off. Swipe off everything in a damp cotton and wash the face as usual.
2. Eyes – Eye area is naturally dry and the skin around it is very thin. It loses moisture easily and thus require extra nourishment. I dip a Q-tip in the oil and apply all over the eyelids and under eyes, along with the lashes and eyebrows. I massage the oil slightly and let it soak overnight. Therefore, whenever I wake up, the area feel nourished and hydrated all day long. This is helped me a lot and prevented the wrinkles around the eyes.
3. Skin – Olive is antiaging and contains various vitamins like Vitamin E, Vitamin K and D3. It helps to prevent fine lines, crow feet and wrinkles. Olive oil also nourishes and moisturizes the skin. if you have dry skin, simply apply the oil to the dry patches and you will wake up with renew and rejuvenated skin.
4. Body and Aromatherapy – Olive Carrier Oil has the ability to nourish, moisturize and improve skin elasticity. This is why it is an excellent product for body massage and aromatherapy. You can also mix with other essential oils and massage. Initially, it feels slightly sticky but given some time, it gets absorbed well. In fact, you won’t need a body lotion throughout the day. You can also use this for body scrub. Take 2-3tbsp. of crushed almonds, coffee and add olive oil with it. Massage it thoroughly before bath.
5. Nails and Hands – It serves as an excellent hand nourisher and nail cuticle oil. For dry hands, simply massage the oil for 5-6mins and wear a glove for 30mins. Once you open the glove, your hands will be as soft as a baby’s skin. For nails and the dry area around nails, apply olive oil and let it soak for an hour. You would never see dryness if you do this regularly.
6. Hair – My favorite part is to apply a concoction of 3 oils – olive, castor and coconut. This methods works like a charm for me and prevented split ends and dryness. I massage the oil on the scalp and length of the hair and keep it overnight. I wash off in the morning with a mild shampoo and conditioner and the hair feel soft and manageable. I even add the olive oil in my homemade hair masks as well for the extra nourishment.
7. Lips – Lips feel dry and chapped every day and simple lip balms are not good enough to keep them soft and supple. I mix olive, castor, shea butter and coffee grinds and scrub the lips once a day, before hitting the bed. It helps to remove the dry patches and keep the lips soft and pouty.
8. Shaving – Shaving with olive will save you time and money. You won’t have to apply any body lotion or oil post-shaving as the olive oil is enough to nourish and hydrate it. Thus, if you are in a hurry, simply apply the oil generously on the area to be shaved and use the razor.
WHAT I LIKED
1. Well packaged and travel friendly.
2. A golden yellow color with subtle notes of olive.
3. Thick consistency.
4. Hexane free.
5. Extracted from the seeds of the Olea Europaea (Olive) plant, which is a great source of Vitamin E and also contains Vitamin K and D3.
6. It has versatile uses.
7. Affordable.
8. Easily available.
WHAT I DISLIKED
1. None!
RATING – 5/5
OVERALL – Soulflower Coldpressed Olive Carrier Oil is one of the best and affordable oil that that versatile uses and an essential part of the skincare and haircare. It is authentic and has no side effects whatsoever. Moreover the oil will last you a long time. I would highly recommend this one.
The long summer is gone and it is getting pretty much cold day-by-day. Even though winter is for a very short time in India, it is about time to pack up those light weight cotton and linen clothing and bring out the jackets, scarfs and hoodies. If you thought women are the only ones who are interested in seasonal clothing and men don’t care at all, you are absolutely wrong. Men are more conscious of their attire and they like to be well quipped as well. Thus, we are going to going through the bang on-trends for 2016 to start working on a guy’s winter fashion game.
The only thing that comes to our mind when we think of winter is – jackets. From leather to shearling – it is a style statement in itself and a must have clothing item in the wardrobe of every man. The key to nailing winter style is to layer pieces of various fabrics to keep you warm without the bulk. Thus, layering can make you look stylish and impressive at the same time. Some winter jackets for men available include hooded, leather, long woolen ones, trench coat and others.
• Hooded Jackets –
A black hooded down jacket is a must have for a man’s wardrobe. It must be light weight jacket but should protect you from winter and keep the look trendy as well. The jacket is also a versatile one and works seamlessly with a number of outfits as well. You can layer over a shirt, t-shirt, etc. For jackets, you can also opt for the colours like Black, Brown and Blue. It will give you the perfect style statements for those winter treks, hike and outdoor sport and adventure activities.
• Duffle Bags –
How convenient are the convertible duffle bags? Yes, it is another must-have as well. Winter is the perfect time for trekking and other adventures. Men prefer to keep multitaskers at hand and hate to carry several elaborate things. So, a convertible duffle bag to a backpack is a versatile option to look out for. These are extremely sturdy and makes it easier to stash away all your essentials.
• Check pattern –
Check pattern is another savvy style stamen for the men. Mostly they prefer them over prints and patterns. Thus, subtle checks patterned shirts are extremely popular and can be easily own as a formal wear as well. The trend to the street with grunge-inspired checked outerwear and block color are also some style to look out for.
• Shearling coats –
Shearling coats is a cult classic for men. This is the perfect pick for winters and various brands have come up with their own style and cut. Also, Shearling coats are available in different models, styles and fabric combinations. Shearling is basically made from sheared sheep or lamb or from synthetic fibre. It is affordable and there’s nothing softer and cozier than wool in the colder months.
• Leather jackets –
How can your wardrobe be complete without leather jackets? It has become a symbol of a symbol of rebel culture and ruggedness. Leather jackets are a wardrobe essential that every man can pull off. These are perfect for transitional weather as well as colder months. It has such amazing versatility which allows you to use them in a casual outfit or to smart up your style with just a few simple twists.
• Cardigan –
Whoever said cardigans aren’t manly, haven’t seen a man style it well. The style of cardigan has come a long way since the 1850’s. Various fashion designers have been trying out this style and makes it look brilliantly smart and casual. . This multi-purpose piece of fashion apparel can be worn with a suit and tie, and will look as stylish when worn with either a smart polo shirt – buttoned up of course – or a plain t-shirt on a warm summer evening.
• Scarfs –
Scarf is another fashion statement for men and the best way to deck up for the fall and winter time. Whether a man wears a scarf with casual jeans or a suit, it adds a stylish element and charm to the personality. There are various ways to tie a scarf and you can wear it for both formal and casual occasions. It’s also a good rule of thumb to keep the rest of the outfit simple so it isn’t competing with the scarf for attention.
So, how do you think you are going to carry out the winter look this year?
