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

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

By Sanchita

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are your favourite Estee Lauder products?

Top 10 Best Bobbi Brown Products in India, Prices, Buy Online

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.

6. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara – Price Rs. 2850 (BUY HERE)

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.

7. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit – Price Rs. 2950 (BUY HERE)

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.

9. Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow – Price Rs. 1950 (BUY HERE)

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.

Which is your favorite pick from Bobbi Brown?

Top 10 Foundations for Dry Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

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.

4. Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin – Price Rs. 995 (BUY HERE)

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.

9. Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation – Price Rs. 2650 (BUY HERE)

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

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.

3. Innisfree Orchid Enriched Cream – Price Rs. 2000 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

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.

4. Innisfree Wine Peeling Jelly Softener – Price Rs. 900 for 180ml (BUY HERE)

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

6. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam – Price Rs. 650 for 150ml (Buy HERE)

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.

10. Innisfree Camellia Essential Hair Oil Serum – Price Rs. 900 for 100ml (BUY HERE)

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?

Top 10 Marilyn Monroe Beauty Secrets

Top 10 Marilyn Monroe Beauty Secrets

By Ria

Hiii Beauties,

Marilyn Monroe is not only a celebrity in Hollywood but the most talked about and worshiped diva in the beauty circles too. Right from her seven inch dress, pouty lips, gorgeous eye lashes and sexy legs everything was talk of the town. She is known to be one of the most beautiful women of her time and till date. She is truly a legend in the glamour world.

But in spite of all her controversies, she is known to be the mother of beauty and makeup tips. So, here we are listing down some of the eternal and ever glowing beauty and makeup secrets of the diva herself –

1. Use Vaseline as a Highlighter – Yes, Vaseline the regular petroleum jelly which all of us have in our house. We use only on lips that too in bed time. But the light sheen which Vaseline gives has always been used by Marilyn as her highlighter. The light healthy glow will give you just the finish of a radiant skin and nothing else.

2. Use Five Different Shades for Her Pouty Lips – She used to begin by applying a nude shade just to prep her lips. Then she used to apply a regular matte lipstick and top it with a darker shade. The darkest shade was applied on the outer corners and then the cupid bow was highlighted.

3. Use Oils for Shiny Eyelids – Marilyn was a firm believer of shiny eye lids. So, she always used to finish her look by applying a face oil or Vaseline to get her shiny eyelids.

4. Use White Eye Shadow as a Base – The white eye shadows trend was started by Marilyn Monroe herself. Her makeup artists used to apply white eye shadow all over her eye brow area and even in the inner corners of her eyes. This provided much more depth and colour to her eye area.

5. Mixed Eyeliner – We all used to apply either black or brown eyeliners. Even if we apply any coloured eyeliners, we tend to go with a single colour only. But Marilyn used to apply a combination of white, brown, black and blue eyeliners to get that super dramatic look.

6. Blush for Contouring – Yes, you heard it right. We all use blush to highlight but the talented makeup artists of marlin Monroe used to apply blush on her nose for contouring. They used to apply a bit of blush in the area where nose ends to give it a shorter nose look.

7. Half Falsie Eyelashes – Marilyn Monroe used to love her eyelashes. She loved the long dramatic falsies too. But no doubt they looked over dramatic. So, she used to cut her falsies in half and then apply them on her eyes. They used to give a dramatic but still natural look.

8. Arching Eyebrows – Well, arched eyebrows are a trend now even. But what Monroe used to do at that time was that she used to use a white eyeliner to drag it up. But not make the end too pointed else it looked fake.

9. Beauty Sleep – She had a secret recipe of her beauty sleep. She used to steam her face every night before sleeping. And used to sleep naked in a big bed with completely dark room. She used to have at least 10 hours of sleep every day.

10. Moisturisation is the Key – She used to love her moisturisers and always carried one in her bag. She used to have different moisturisers for different parts of the day and even for different body parts.

So, these were some of the top beauty and makeup secrets by Marilyn Monroe. Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below.

Top 15 Bridal Mehendi Designs for Feet

Top 15 Bridal Mehendi Designs for Feet

By Sanchita

Hello everyone. Hope you all are doing well. Mehendi is a big part of bridal makeup and grooming. Without it, it will always look empty and incomplete. Continuing the bridal series, we have assembled the best bridal henna or mehendi designs for feet as well. On the D-Day, the bridal is the centre of attention and thus, while you deck with all the beautiful jewellery and outfits, mehendi will add a different charm to the look for sure. If reflects a rich traditional. It also makes the bride look from simple to breathtakingly beautiful. There are various designs available but choosing the one for yourself is surely one hell of a task.

There are various designs for feet available. From floral intricate to geometric patterns – all you have to do is choose what you want for the wedding look. There are also regional designs like Pakistani, Arabic, Punjabi, Marwari, etc. not only on weddings, women also apply mehendi for other festivals like Karva Chauth, Ganesh Puja, Baisakhi, etc. Henna or mehendi designs for feet looks extremely elegant, beautiful and exotic adornment to the female body symbolizing a point of divine contact, where a human being and the earth meet. The sole of the feet have a thicker layer of skin enabling a rich deep burgundy color and will stand out. Thus, it look extremely gorgeous. So let us see the mehendi designs for feet.

1. Bhumika posted this beautiful design on feet from her wedding day and it is splendid to start off the list with it. Not the perfect mehendi design but the beautiful traditional foot harness she wore was surely a great inspiration and something that would make you look beautiful and complete. Thus, choose a designs and custom make your own foot harness to get this look.

2. This traditional intricate design along with the accentuating beautiful patterns are surely gorgeous to look at. The design look elaborate and beautiful.

3. This contemporary floral pattern is for the one who prefer simple and stylish designs for the wedding day.

4. An extremely elaborative design with intricate, motifs, floral and bordering designs. This is surly to make the bride look drop dead stunning. The peacock-designed ending is truly wonderful.

5. Another elaborate design with peacock patterns and motifs. Simple borders and patterns will just not do, the fine workmanship to truly going to make you feel indulged and pampered.

6. A contemporary design that cleverly uses gaps to create an astounding piece of art. This is simple yet attractive.

7. The floral and leaf design isn’t something new but the way it has been beautifully portrait along the edge of the feet is truly gorgeous and extremely visually appealing.

8. A rich design with varied usage of floral, geometric and intricate patterns for a detailed mehendi look.

9. A simple design with curved motifs and good use of the whole feet as a canvas.

10. The designs involves the use of peacock and floral patterns to create something magical and appealing.

11. Simple floral designs with an elaborate border.

12. A minimum design with a beautiful floral pattern and looks exquisite.

13. A breathtaking mehendi design for legs which involves wrapped floral ensemble and the feet has intricate motifs and peacock decorations.

14. A very simple mehendi art as a feet harness.

15. Traditional extravagant patterns with minimum art.

So, which is your favorite mehendi design for feet?

10 Gorgeous Pakistani Actresses

10 Gorgeous Pakistani Actresses

By Nidhal

That Pakistani ladies are drop-dead gorgeous is a no-brainer. One glance and you’ll be transfixed for they are blessed in the looks department and how! Long cascading locks, piercing eyes, radiant skin (I do not equate radiant with fair by the way. It is co-incidental that most ladies here have lighter skin tones), chiselled frames, luscious lips, well-defined features and what not. With the advent of Zee Zindagi channel, we are now able to treat our eyes to these smouldering lasses from across the border better. On that note, let us have a look at the most gorgeous Pakistani ladies who have graced our TV screens in recent times. Admire-mode ON.

1. SANAM SAEED- Confession number one for the day- She IS my first lady crush (which means I have biasedly put her on top here). Besides her striking features, what I admire about her is her command over acting. At a time when most flutter eyelashes in the name of acting, it is Sanam Saeed who comes as a breath of fresh air. The lady is capable of giving all the top shots both in India and Pakistan a run for their money with her acting chops. Need an example? See Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Talkhiyaan (which according to her is her most favourite role till date. How do I know this? She’s my lady crush. I am supposed to know this, right?)

A model before venturing into acting fully, Sanam’s style blends comfort and trends effortlessly. A chiselled frame and oodles of intelligence make her stand apart. I think I should stop here for it is looking like an ode to Sanam, isn’t it?

2. SABA QAMAR – Inarguably the lady with the most well-defined features and another powerhouse actor, Saba Qamar Zaman first appeared in the television series Main Aurat Hoon. She won the PTV award for the best TV actress in both public and jury choice categories in the 16th Annual PTV awards on 23 July 2011. She has appeared in a variety of television dramas and advertisements. Her portrayal of a negative character- Saman in the drama ‘Maat’ won her a number of accolades.

3. MOOMAL KHALID – With a face as cherubic and seraphic as hers, a hue male fan following is expected quite naturally. A new kid on the block, Moomal Khalid was born on 2 nd September 1977 in the city of lights- Karachi. She went on to do a drama- Guriya Rani which does justice to her appearance, doesn’t it?

4. AREEJ FATIMA – First things first. She resembles Kriti Sanon to a great extent in my humble opinion. With a radiant skin that has striking features and enticing eyes, Areej Fatima stepped into the Pakistani drama industry with a leading role in the 2012 Geo TV serial Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga 2, and followed it with serials including Mar Jain Bhi To Kya (2012), Paree (2013), Humnasheen (2013), Woh (2013), Kissey Apna Kahein (2014), Aik Pal (2015), Khilona (2015), and Ishq Parast (2015). We demand to see more of this pretty lady in future.

5. MAYA ALI – The textbook definition of bubbliness, chirpiness and exuberance – Maya Ali’s vivacious persona makes her an instant hit with her fans. She has worked as video jockey at SAMAA TV, Waqt News and Dunya News. She made her screen debut with a supporting role in the 2012 Haissam Hussain's Hum TV serial Durr-e- Shahwar, the same year she played her first leading role, again with Haissam Hussain's Geo TV serial Aik Nayee Cinderella. Her portrayal of the independent, strong-willed and upright Zara in the hit drama ‘Aunn Zara’ and nuanced comic timing in it, remains a high point in her career. A girl you’d like to take home to your mom, wouldn’t you? Psss… she is unmarried.

6. SONYA HUSSAIN – A renowned Pakistani TV host, actor and model from Karachi, Sonya Hussain is simplicity personified. With a glint of innocence in her eyes and luscious lips, she makes for a pretty face but wait, she is much more than that. She is known for her work on the drama Mere Hamrahi, Mein Hari Piya, Marasim, and Angeline Malik’s Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain. Her portrayal of a naïve girl who was deserted on a busy road at night by her husband in Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain struck a chord and till date, remains her best performance for me.

7. SANAM JUNG – Heart break alert! She got married RECENTLY. Yes, I understand. It aches. But that does not stop us from admiring this stunning lady. Cuurently, the host of Hum TV’S Jaago Pakistan Jaago, Sanam Jung began her career in showbiz as a VJ on AAG TV, She made her acting debut with a leading role in the 2013 Hum TV serial Dil e Muztar, which earned her Hum Award for Best Television Sensation Female. She subsequently featured in the critically and commercially successful series Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai (2013), Mere Humdum Mere Dost (2014), and Alvida (2015).

8. SANA JAVED – Making her debut on television with Mera Pehla Pyar in 2012, the stunning Sana Javed made it to the A-List of models and actors in Pakistan in a period of two years. With eyes that pierce into one’s souls and a smile that melts one, Sana is blessed in the looks department. Another powerhouse performer to step into the Pakistani drama industry in recent years, Sana has all it takes to be the Czarina of the industry.

9. SAJAL ALI – With a face so angelic and smile equally endearing, Sajal Ali is a knonw Pakistani actress who is noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of serials—from contemporary social to romantic dramas. Ali first appeared on screen in a minor role in one episode of the 2009 Geo TV’s comedy drama Nadaaniyaan.

10. SYRA YOUSUF- Brace yourselves for another heartbreak, boys. She too is married. To top it all, she has a daughter too named Nooreh. Originally a model, she won the Veet Celebrations of Beauty Awards, in the Most Beautiful Smile category and the Sunday Award for Best Showstopper Award. Syra Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting Bheja Fry and Most Wanted. She made her acting debut in serial Mera Naseeb opposite Sanam Saeed and went on to do many advertisements and dramas that etched her as a A-lister of Pakistan’s drama industry.

Editor’s Note: They have all got gorgeous eyes and really striking features.

What do you guys think? Any favourites?

Best 10 Moisturizers for Acne/Breakout Prone Skin Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

Best 10 Moisturizers for Acne/Breakout Prone Skin Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Acne prone skin is toughest to deal with. You can’t use too hydrating moisturizer as it will make the skin oily and break you out even more. If you keep it dry, it will be irritated and the glands will produce more oil, leading to breakout. Therefore, you have to look for a hydrating moisturizer that will nourish as well as keep the skin shine and oil free. Also, there should be certain ingredients to combat the acne problem. With so many products in the market, it is not an easy job. We have listed out the best moisturizers for acne/breakout prone skin available in India to help you out.

1. Clean and Clear Oil Free Moisturizer – Price Rs. 80 for 80ml (BUY HERE)

This is undoubtedly one of the best budget friendly moisturizer available in India. It has a unique texture – a blend of cream and gel consistency and it spreads easily on the skin. It gets absorbed in no time, leaving a matte hydrated look. It is great for oily acne prone skin. Also, it has salicylic acid in it and helps to treat the acne and breakouts. The availability of the product is easy and has no side effect on the skin at all.

2. Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel – Price Rs. 80 for 150ml (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)

Having acne prone skin, I know the struggle to deal with it and this Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel has helped out a lot. It is one of the affordable moisturizer for acne prone skin and easily available everywhere now. Aloe Vera plants have medicinal properties and used in treating skin conditions. The gel is light green in color and you need a pea size amount. The gel gets absorbed into the skin very well and gives a cooling sensation. It prevents the acne and also controls oil. It has various uses and can be used with face packs as well.

3. Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer – Price Rs. 399 for 115ml (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)

Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer is another budget friendly moisturizer that leaves the skin feeling soft, nourished and oil free. It doesn’t add any shine and ideal for oily acne prone skin. It gets absorbed easily and also non comedogenic hence it doesn’t clog pores. Additionally, it has UVA/UVB SPF 15 sunscreens that help to prevent damage to the skin caused by everyday exposure to sun’s rays. It feels gentle on the skin and also fragrance free.

4. Lacto Calamine Skin Balance Oil Control – Price Rs. 160 for 120ml (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)

The good old Lacto Calamine Skin Balance Oil Control surely deserves to be on the list. The ‘Skin Balance’ formula means it maintains a neutral pH and the skin is neither dry nor oily. It is great for oily acne prone skin and the skin doesn’t produce excess sebum. It has glycerin in it and also acts as a primer as well. It is also enriched with the goodness of Kaolin that acts as an exfoliator and helps in dead skin removal. The product also has Zinc oxide which has antiseptic properties that helps to protect skin from acne breakouts and helps reduce dark spots an blemishes. It adds a healthy glow and you can also use this as a spot treatment for acne.

5. Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturizer – Price Rs.265/- for 80ml (BUY HERE)

The Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturizer a white colored lotion and spreads easily on the skin and is absorbed very quickly. It hydrates yet looks matte and is a very light-weight moisturizer which does not clog any pores and prevent the nasty breakouts. It is one of the best for to oily-combination skin prone to acne. The skin feels calm and hydrated skin with a healthy radiant glow in it.

6. Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer – Price Rs. 450 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

The Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer comes in a white opaque pump bottle with a transparent cap. The product is white in color and has a medium serum like consistency. It is extremely light, hydrating and gives a matte shine free look. It gets absorbed in a jiff and the product is formulated with glycolic acid and green tea extracts. The Glycolic acid helps keep skin clear and the Green tea extracts act against the acne formation process. The product is also silicon free, Paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free and non-comedogenic.

7. Forest Essentials Facial Gel Pure Aloe Vera – Price Rs. 1250 for 50g (BUY HERE)

The Forest Essentials Facial Gel Pure Aloe Vera is surely one of the best moisturizer for oily acne prone skin. It comes in a tub and the gel is transparent in color. The gel is light weight and gets absorbed into the skin smoothly. The aloe vera in it is in pure form and acts a natural humectant and adds moisture to the skin. It has healing and soothing properties. The Genhu in it prevents premature aging and reduces ultra violet rays induced sun damage. With the passage of time, you will see the skin’s texture is improved and acne is banished forever. The product is expensive slightly but totally worth it.

8. Kaya Skin Clinic Acne Free Purifying Nourisher – Price Rs. 680 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

The Kaya Skin Clinic Acne Free Purifying Nourisher is white in color with a lotion like texture. It is extremely light weight, non-greasy water-based nourisher that leaves your skin supple and hydrated with its soft and supple formula. It blends into the skin easily and requires a little amount. It has aloe vera which reduce skin itchiness, Almond Oil and Rose Extract contains antioxidants to protect the skin from environmental factors. The product is also non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, making it suitable for acne prone skin.

9. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo – Price Rs. 1350 for 40ml (BUY HERE) (Review HERE)

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo is an award winning product for acne prone skin. It has a very light weight formula and sinks into the skin in no time. It reduces the breakouts in a matter of weeks and enhances the texture of the skin. It helps in reducing the acne scars as well and the skin feels hydrated and soft. It is formulated with powerful acne medication in a unique format to penetrate pores, clear blemishes, and minimize potential irritation. It might sound expensive but for problematic skin, this is a must have product.

10. Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel – Price Rs.499 for 50ml (BUY HERE)

The Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel comes in a white tube and has a clear gel like texture. It spreads onto the skin very well and gets absorbed due to its easy light weight formula. It helps to dry out the breakout and prevent them with the passage of time. It balances out the skin’s pH level, it further hydrates and moisturizes the skin. it also protects the skin against bacteria. Overall, it is a great product that won’t cause any side effect at all.

Editor’s Note: This is a perfect list Sanchita. I love Lacto Calamine and Aloe Vera Gel. And La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo is perfect for acne prone skin. Avene has recently launched Cleanance Expert which works like the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo in fighting blackheads/acne and also the Cleanance Mat which is a mattifying moisturizer for oily skin. Even these two are worth adding.

Do you have oily skin? Which is your favourite moisturizer?

Best 10 Face Washes for Acne/Breakout Prone Skin Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

Best 10 Face Washes for Acne/Breakout Prone Skin Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Who doesn’t want a clear acne free skin? Well, Indian weather is mostly tropical and most of the habitable areas are prone of hot and humid conditions. Therefore, the skin breaks out pretty bad. However, if you take good care of the skin and use the skin care products which aims to help the breakout situation, then you can surely keep them at bay. First and foremost, you have to keep the dirt and impurities away to avoid breakouts. We have listed out the best 10 face wash for acne or breakout prone skin available in India and includes both budget friendly and high end options.

1. Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Wash – Price Rs. 110 for 100ml (Buy HERE) (Review HERE)

The Clean and Clear Foaming Facial Wash is one of the popular budget friendly face wash available in India. It comes in a simple transparent bottle with a flip open cap system. The face wash has a gel like light consistency, slightly thick and orangish in color. It foams really well and cleanses the skin without making it dry and parched. It helps in drying out the acne only and keep the skin clean and unclog the pores as well. It has salicylic acid which helps the acne to dry out and leaves skin feeling clean and beautifully clear.

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash – Price Rs. 499 for 175ml (Buy HERE)

Neutrogena is surely one of the trusted brand when it comes to skin care. It has a very convenient packaging and the product is extremely gentle on the skin. It contains Salicylic acid which is known to get rid of acne and prevents future break outs. The removes the layer of oil and dirt from the skin and since it is gel based, it will not dry out the skin. It is also a great one for sensitive skin and dermatologically tested. The skin is healthy and rejuvenated.

3. Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash – Price Rs. 140 for 150ml (Buy HERE) (Review HERE)

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash is surely one of the popular choice for acne prone skin. It is a soap free face wash filled with herbal ingredients that helps you remove every layer of dirt, oiliness and grime clogged in the pores and prevents the breakouts. It is formulated with neem which is well-known for its anti-bacterial properties, kills problem causing bacteria, and Turmeric effectively controls acne and pimples. It takes some time to show the result so you have to be a little patient with the face wash. Also, it may dry out the skin slightly.

4. NEW Pond’s Pimple Clear Face Wash – Price Rs. 125 for 100g (Buy HERE)

Pond’s has launched the new Pimple Clear  Face comes in a white opaque tube with a suitable flip open cap. It has Thymo-T Essence which works much better on skin in controlling pimples than salicylic acid. It claims to work on acne in flat 3 days! The herbal clay helps in absorbing oil and keeping pores clear.

5. Lotus Herbals Tea Tree and Cinnamon Anti-Acne Oil Control Face Wash – Price Rs. 175 for 120g (Buy HERE)

Lotus Herbals Tea Tree and Cinnamon Anti-Acne Oil Control Face Wash is another great face wash for oily acne prone skin. It has a thick gel consistency with minute beads which are very mild on the skin. It clears out the skin very well, controls oil without drying out the skin at all. The skin feels extremely refreshing. The ingredients are really powerful which as tea tree oil which is anti-microbial, anti-acne, antioxidant, fights skin infection. The cinnamon and oak bark will also help the skin a lot.

6. Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem and Tulsi Foaming Face Wash – Price Rs. 105 for 100g (Buy HERE)

The Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem and Tulsi Foaming Face Wash has a transparent bottle with a flip open cap. The face wash has a gel like slight runny consistency which feels mild on the skin. It lathers abundantly and requires a very little amount. It removes every layer of external impurities and provides a clean and refreshed skin. The neem and tulsi is extremely good for oily acne prone skin and makes the skin radiant slightly. The face wash takes slight time though if you have heavy acne formation on skin.

7. The Body Shop Tea Tree Facial Wash – Price Rs. 695 for 250ml (Buy HERE)

This was a God-sent product for my skin and I can’t stop praising it. The face wash comes in a fat bottle which has green colored gel like consistency. It helps to clear out the skin well and removes every layer of dirt, impurities and oiliness. The tea tree formulation is great for acne prone skin and gives a cooling and refreshing skin. It helps to prevent the acne and pimples, controls the oil yet doesn’t dry out the skin and also helps in removing the blemishes. This is one of the most effective and highly recommended face wash for acne prone skin.

8. The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash – Price Rs. 895 for 125ml (Buy HERE)

Another gem of a product from the house of TBS. this Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash comes in a tube form with a flip open cap. It has a clear gel like consistency and helps in removing make-up, impurities and excess oil. It also helps in balancing moisture and sebum levels as it cleanses the skin. It is formulated with seaweed that has vitamins and minerals and hydrate the skin without getting oily. It also helps in keeping the acne at bay and gives a healthy matte finish to the skin.

9. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser – Price Rs. 450 for 50ml (Buy HERE)

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser is best suited for normal to oily or combination skin. It helps in purifying the skin and eliminates impurities and excess sebum while leaving the skin clean and fresh. The product is soap free, alcohol free, colorant free as well as paraben free. It lathers well and works great for sensitive skin as well. Overall, the face wash might be slightly expensive but it is a great one for the acne prone skin.

10. Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser – Price Rs. 397 for 125ml (Buy HERE)

The Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser comes in a small travel friendly bottle and has a clear gel like consistency. It foams well and great for oily, combination, or acne prone skin. It helps in removing surface oils, dirt and make-up without leaving the skin dry. It also cleanses the skin and unclogs the pores. The face wash has a neutral formula and also non-comedogenic.

11. Avene Cleanance Gel- Rs.937/- for 200ml (Buy HERE) (Review HERE)

Avene Cleanance Gel’s soapless base cleanses your skin gently and leaves it feeling refreshed. The glyceryl laurate it contains will regulate excess sebum and mattify your skin.

I had to add Avene Cleanance Gel, it is my absolute favourite! Holy Grail. It is fantastic for acne prone skin and one bottle lasts you 3-4 months, so very economical!

Editor’s Note: I have mostly tried all of these and absolutely agree with your list. I had to add Avene, both Avene and Himalaya Purifying Neem are my Holy Grail, something I would come back to always and keep buying my entire life 😀 Must, must try! I also like the Clean & Clear and Neutrogena one. Currently testing the new Pond’s Pimple Clear, it is amazing! I highly recommend the Pond’s one for acne prone skin.

Which is your favourite?

Top 10 PAC Cosmetics Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

Top 10 PAC Cosmetics Products Available in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

PAC is brand which I first saw on this blog itself and I loved the way Bhumika reviewed the Beauty Blender sponge which looked exactly like the Original Beauty Blender sponge. Ever since that I have been following the brand on Instagram and I love the new launches they are into. Most of the time the products turned out to be an excellent ones from various bloggers and experts across India and in fact, their products are also very high in demand. I believe they have a store in Andheri, Mumbai where you can easily access all the products and apart from that, the brushes are available on Flipkart and many other products are also on Amazon India. The only thing I don’t like is that I have to pay shipping charges for each and every product and the product are of very limited availability. The quality is impeccable which is why I really think they should expand the branches and make it more easily available for us. Another thing I would like point out is that their products are very different and something which won’t get in the Indian market easily.

So, let’s get on with the list.

1. PAC Beauty Blender Sponges – Pink Sponge (485 INR) Black Combo (745 INR) Mini Blenders (285 & 385 INR) (Buy HERE & HERE)

This is one of their bestselling product and a very close dupe of the Original Beauty Blender sponge. It is red and black in color. They also have quite a variety when it comes to sizes. Firstly, the big sponges have two variants – one with the tear drop shape and the other with the RT sponge shape. Also, the mini sponges are available in two variants as well. They have soft in texture and bloat in size when you squeeze under tap water. However, Bhumika has already updated that sponges are to be dealt very carefully as too much roughness will tear it out easily. It blends smoothly without absorbing too much product and a great option if you don’t want to invest on the expensive Original Beauty Blender.

2. PAC Brushes and Master Stroke Brushes (Price varies from product to product) (Buy HERE)

Brushes are as important as good quality makeup and I absolutely adore the collection they have. Most importantly the range is huge – from eye brushes, lip and face brushes, they have it all. Most of the brushes are also a close dupe of MAC brushes (which will cost you a fortune!) and the quality is no less. They have soft bristles, properly trimmed and blends everything like a dream. Also, they have a whole collection of Master Stroke brushes, which are available as a set and also individually. These brushes are the dupe of Artis Oval brushes and the bristles are smooth and soft like a dream. Overall, the brushes of PAC are the best investment for makeup tools.

3. PAC Eyeshadows (250-350 INR) (Buy HERE)

There are very few Indian brands which has single eyeshadows and also the variety of colors are insufficient and incompetent compared to the MAC ones or Makeup Geek. However, PAC has these single eyeshadow refills (which you can easily put it in a magnet palette and make your customized eye palette) available in a very affordable price tag. These have shimmery, frosty, pigment and matte finish along with good pigmentation and smooth blending ability for a great eye makeup look. The wear time is also nice. It is great for beginners as well as professionals.

4. PAC Lip Pots – 485 INR (Buy HERE)

These are the little lip pots which comes in small tub like packaging. The packaging includes a lip brush which will help you to apply the lips colors properly and you won’t have to use your fingers. They glide on the lips very easily and the texture is smooth and creamy. It gives a satin matte finish to the lips a very comfortable to wear for dry lips. It lasts quite long on the lips. The colors don’t fade too much or feather or bleed at all. The only thing is that it transfers slightly.

5. PAC Long-Lasting Kohl Pencil – 350 INR (Buy HERE)

The Long-Lasting Kohl Pencil has a sharpenable functionality with a smudger at the end. It has a super pigmented feature, creamy texture that glides on the eyes very easily. It gives a rich pigmented layer with a couple of strokes and great for regular kohled eye or smoky look. It doesn’t smear and hardly smudges. The kohl has a very good lasting power, around 6-7 hours with minimal fading. For the price, it is surely cost effective.

6. PAC 2 Way Big Eye Mascara – 595 INR

The PAC 2 Way Big Eye Mascara is surely an innovative one at that. It is a dual ended mascara with a slimmer wand for lower lashes and bigger one for upper lashes. It gets the job does quicker, better and easier. It adds both length and volume which is surely a great one. It hold the curls well and the unique design of the bristles help the lashes a lot. It is surely one of the best mascaras in this price and great for everyday wear.

7. PAC Eye Lashes – 165 INR (Buy HERE)

PAC has an array of Eye Lashes which is surely something to look forward to. The eye lashes look very natural yet dramatic enough to perk up your eye makeup look. They are very much reusable with a little care and carefulness. The eyelashes are very affordable and the bristles are soft. Overall, these are one of the must haves.

8. PAC Intense Duo Eyeliner Pencil – 585 INR (Buy HERE)

PAC Intense Duo Eyeliner Pencil comes in an attractive silver pencil with the retractable functionality. The texture of the pencil is extremely creamy and smooth which glides on the eyes like butter. This is surely a versatile product as you can easily use this an eyeliner and kajal. The finish is satin matte and the pigmentation is surely one of the best for the price range. The black color is rich and dark for an intense look. The staying power is also impressive.

9. PAC Studio Finish Primer – 885 INR (Buy HERE)

This Studio Finish Primer is a silicon based primer which has a thin clear gel like texture. It goes on the skin very smooth with its light weight formula. The weightless texture doesn’t feel oily or sticky at all and blends wonderfully into the skin. It also blurs out the pores as well. It helps the base makeup to go on very smoothly without any creasing for a good amount of time. The primer would suit bot dry and oily skin.

10. PAC Color Lock Long Lasting Lip Liner – 385 INR (Buy HERE)

PAC Color Lock Long Lasting Lip Liner has a sharpenable functionality with a beautiful texture. It is extremely creamy which doesn’t tug or pull at all and glides well on lips. it is better to exfoliate the lips beforehand. The pigmentation of the colors are impeccable and gives a beautiful matte finish which is comfortable to wear. They are long lasting, prevents bleeding or feathering of lip color and well-priced as well. The only con is that the shade range has too many reds and no other colors.

Editor’s Note: I liked the pink blender when I first used it, but it tore in first wash which I updated in the blog post. Also when I tried YBP, I realized YBP was much better! But double the price, so in the price range of INR 500, this is surely good. I haven’t tried their duo sponge pack yet. Neither any of the eye shadows or eye lashes. Love some of their makeup brushes, really good! You missed their Eyeliner Pen, which is my absolute favourite

Have you tried PAC? What is your favourite?