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Top 10 Products For Glowing and Whitening Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

Top 10 Products For Glowing Skin, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Products For Glowing Skin, Prices, Buy Online

By Archana

Healthy, clear, radiant and glowing skin – this is what every girl wishes for. Some call it fairness, some call it whitening, some say tan removal, but the end result of what we all desire is same. Here are ten products which work effectively to help you get a glowing skin. I have very sensitive skin and all these products work well on them. I will categorize them into three sections – Save, Spend and Splurge. So that you can pick the one most suitable for you.

SAVE:

1. Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Range:

Hands down, my first personal recommendation. Whenever I end up with any skin problem, dull and tanned skin and nothing else works, this is my go to formula. The most effective ones are the Whiteglow night cream, Whiteglow scrub and Whiteglow serum. You can also try the Whiteglow facial kit which I found very useful for a Sunday evening pampering to go to office with a fresh, tan-free and glowing face on Monday. Though the name mentions “Whiteglow” which scares someone into thinking of whitish, artificial fairness, this is nothing like that.

Day and Night Kit, MRP: Rs.720, Facial Kit, MRP: Rs.531

Buy online HERE and HERE

2. Banjara’s 15 Minute Gold Face Pack:

You might be surprised to see Banjara’s in the list. I have not seen much results with their products. But their face packs work very well and they are very affordable. Their recent launch of Gold Face Pack took me by surprise as I got it without much expectations. My friend used it as part of her pre-bridal regimen and swears by it. It gives an exact parlour facial-like effect – clear, glowing skin and also the effect lasts for even 3-4 days which is the most important factor.

Price: Rs.95 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

3. Aroma Treasures Aloe Vera Gel:

You might be wondering why an aloe vera gel is listed in this. But this one from Aroma Treasures has worked really well for me compared to others. Additionally, it is enriched with essential oils of lavender, chamomile and vetiver. It is non-sticky and hydrates the skin well giving a translucent, healthy glow. Also excellent for making hair packs. 🙂

Price: Rs.96 for 125g and Rs.321 for 500g.

Buy online HERE

4. Himalaya Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream:

Himalaya has been a trusted brand for years and they recently launched this new day cream. It contains liquorice and other ayurvedic key ingredients which help to lighten skin tone and give a clearer complexion. It is also paraben-free.

Price: Rs.250 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

5. Biotique Bio Milk Protein Whitening & Rejuvenating Face Pack:

Biotique offers organic, cruelty-free products and among their many face packs, this is packed with milk proteins and other interesting stuff which works from deep within to nourish your skin and give a baby soft, healthy, glowing skin.

Price: Rs.199 for 50g.

Buy online HERE for 179

SPEND:

6. Just Herbs Fair e Mulethi-Khus Skin Lightening Gel:

The best deal for oily-skin people. It contains a blend of many Indian herbs which help to detoxify the blood and boost circulation thereby giving a healthy natural glow from within. Just Herbs have a whole list of awesome products. Also try out their Petalsoft Anti-Tan Rose Face Pack and Instaglow Almond Complexion Pack. I love the brand and psst… if you haven’t checked out their website, do so now. You will love it and they also send samples when ordering from the site. 😉

Price: Rs.495 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

7. Fuschia Arabian Jasmine Anti-ageing Night Cream:

I won this in a contest. Fuschia is a new beauty startup offering natural, handmade, paraben-free products. Though this is mentioned as an anti-ageing cream, it has actually helped me to get a clear and healthy skin and lightened pigmentation. They are still improvising on their formulas I guess, as I now see them in different packaging and their body scrub which I got now feels different from the one I got before. Its good to see such new natural, toxic-free brands coming up in India. I also heard they are expanding on their products line bringing serums and stuff. Sounds exciting!

Price: Rs.475 for 50g.

Buy online HERE

SPLURGE:

8. Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Miraculous Ayurvedic Night Serum: (More Kama Reviews HERE)

This has raving reviews online and works for all skin types though it is oil-based. Made from pure saffron this helps to fade spots, smoothens fine lines and gives a healthy glow from within. Though, Kama Ayurveda has been hiking the price recently, seeing the growing demand. I would go for their Nalpamaradi Thailam Skin Brightening Treatment which gives very similar results, but at a decent price.

Price: Rs.1890 for 12ml and Rs.595 for 100ml.

Buy online HERE

9. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate: (Review HERE)

One of the most popular product with raving reviews in the beauty world. It is a potent 99.8% natural serum and paraben-free. Its like a magical elixir from the Harry Potter world which gives you your dream skin overnight ;). But the price…sigh. 🙁 Agree one bottle of it lasts pretty long, but still…

Price: Rs.3800 for 30ml.

Buy online HERE

10. L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence:

And finally on the list – L’Occitane Immortelle, the closest to heaven you can get. I don’t have to say a word. My CEO uses them 😉 If you wish to try their products, you can visit their spa center too. Just pure luxury and indulgement. But I don’t know why they aren’t much active online in India. I have subscribed to their US and Indian mailing list on the website. Though I get many emails with attractive offers from the US site (which is of no use to me), there are no offers in the Indian site. 🙁

Price: Rs.4590 for 30ml.

So these are my picks to get back your healthy, natural, glowing skin. Which are your favorite ones? Please share in the comments section below.

Editor’s Note: I personally absolutely love the Kumkumadi Oils and Kiehl’s MRC!

What product is your Holy Grail for glowing skin?

10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

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10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

By Sanchita

Yes, for a girl, a handful pair of shoes are not enough just like clothes and makeup. However, sometimes we are short in budget or closet space, so what we need to do is be smart and choose the essentials properly. The list below ensures the must-have shoes that every woman should have in her closet and that we suffice for every occasion or any type of clothing.

Let’s find out the classic shoes every fashionable women should have in her closet.

1. BLACK PUMPS

Surely, Black pumps are a must have in every girl’s closet. Invest in a good black pumps and you can pair it up with a million things – be it formal or casual. Their versatility and gorgeousness is beyond imaginable. Wear it with your formal dress, basic denim and shirt, to balance out a white dress or simply the way you like.

2. FLAT BALLETS

One of the most comfortable shoes for the days you are feeling lazy. These are pretty, fashionable yet so comforting. Pair it up with a floral dress, skirt or even with a nice pair of top and denim. You can also wear ballets for daytime cute dresses when you are out with your girlies.

3. SNEAKERS

Feeling uber-casual today? Or, you want to go for a nice healthy stroll in the evening? Bring out your sneakers for a comfortable walks. Also, they are absolutely nice and casual and a relaxing thing for your tires feet as well. This is a must have when you are packing for a travel.

4. FLIP FLOPS

Whoever invented these, thank you! There are days when you just don’t want to add on anything fashionable and all you want is a comfortable pair to shoes. Well, flip flops is the one. Also, it is a must have for college goers. They look super casual and cute with denims and shorts and also a life-saver during the monsoon season.

5. N*DE HEELS

A classy thing that never goes out of fashion. N*de heels are the best option when you want to look stylish for office yet nothing exorbitant. They elongate your legs and work with any color or pattern you might want to wear. These can also be worn with any day time dresses or the much-loved LBD lying in your closet. From Miranda Kerr to Victoria Beckham, we have seen every celebrity flaunting their nude heels.

6. STRAPPY SANDALS

These are again a versatile option in your shoe closet. You can wear it with traditional lehengas, sarees or even to the formal outfit. It just fits into anywhere. Invest in a sleek basic brown or black strappy sandals that keeps your feet strapped and see how sophisticated it looks.

7. ANKLE BOOTS

You want to feel a little edgy and grungy today? Bring out the ankle boots and pair it up with a sexy black leather jacket and gladiators. This look just can’t wrong at all. You can also pair up your ankle boots with casual denims, shirt dress or with ragged shorts for daytime as well.

8. WEDGE HEELS

Wedge heels are the most comfortable kind of heels you can reach out to when you want to look fashionable yet add some comfortable to the tiring feet as well. In fact, these are the best ones for summer and spring. Be it the flirty party dress or casual shorts and denim – wedge heels look so good with them.

9. PEEP TOES

Peep toes are very feminine and stylish. You can do it with a peplum or any top and denims for simple daywear or you can pair it up with the spectacular party dress for the night time. It is also a great one to pair it with an office wear, provided the color is very basic and also with skirts and shorts.

10. CASUAL LOAFERS

Loafers are a great way to instantaneously dress up any outfit with such comfort and relaxation. It is a perfect pick if you are packing for travel. They’re preppy and come in a ton of colors, materials and varying levels of embellishment. You can pair up with denims, floral A line dresses, shorts, skirt and so much more.

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Editor’s Note: Agree with this list Sanchita, thankfully I do have all of these :p But I prefer platform heels and not very high heels as they are not the most comfortable currently for me. I gave 4-5 of my very high heels to my cousin who loves them

Do you have all these shoes in your closet?

Top 10 Types of Essential Oils, Their Uses and Benefits, How to Use, Buy Online

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Top 10 Types of Essential Oils, Their Uses and Benefits, How to Use, Buy Online

By Simran

An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.

An oil is ‘essential’ in the sense that it contains the ‘essence of’ the plant’s fragrance—the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived.

Interest in essential oils has revived in recent decades with the popularity of aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine that claims that essential oils and other aromatic compounds have curative effects.

In addition to these impressive qualities, they often also transfer very pleasurable sensory experiences within minutes because of their fragrances and restorative natures, making them impactful on our brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and spiritual wellness. This makes for a highly vast and diverse list of uses for essential oils.

Rosewood Essential Oil

1. Rosewood essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Rosewood is a decorative tree and used to make furniture, chopsticks, and show pieces; it is a versatile and durable tree that grows abundantly in Brazil. It is commonly called sheesham in India. But rosewood is more than just a raw material used in manufacturing.

Benefits/uses of rosewood essential oil:

  • Rosewood oil has tissue-regenerating properties that help prevent wrinkles and premature aging.
  • You can use it to reduce the onset of pimples and blackheads while controlling the amount of sebum secreted by your oil glands
  • It even has wound-healing actions, making it an ideal first-aid remedy for cuts and insect bites.
  • Aroma therapists use it to help treat depression, as it is said to impart feelings of happiness and strength.

How to Use: You can dilute the oil by using a carrier oil like coconut/olive oil and apply it on your face or use it as a massaging oil. Add a few drops to your bath to relax your body. You can even mix it in your unscented shower gel to achieve a sweet smelling shower gel which relaxes you.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

2. Tea Tree Essential Oil: (Buy HERE)

Tea tree oil is made from the leaves of the tea tree plant, a member of the myrtle tree family, which is native to Australia.

Benefits/Uses of Tea Tree essential oil:

  • Tea tree oil can be used to cure acne, fungal and bacterial infections.
  • It can even effectively be used to get rid of dandruff.
  • Tea tree essential oil can provide relief from muscular pain, aches, and sprains because its strong chemical properties can work as an anti-inflammatory and also encourages blood flow.

How to Use: Mix the oil in your moisturiser or Mix a drop or 2 with a smidge of coconut oil and use a cotton swab to apply on your face to effectively fight acne. Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1 cup of water and dip your toothbrush in it once a week to get rid of bacteria on your toothbrush. Use the oil as your deodorant since it fights bacteria and helps you smell fresh.

Orange Essential Oil

3. Orange essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Orange essential oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Although most of you know the common name of oranges, perhaps you don’t know the botanical name, Citrus Sinensis.

Benefits/Uses of orange essential oil:

  • Orange essential oil is known to relax muscular and nervous spasms.
  • Curing acne and constipation.
  • Improves complexion.
  • Inhibits growth of microbes in wounds and helps reduce inflammation.

How to Use: Use it with your moisturiser, since Vit. C helps in repairing skin and fighting wrinkles. Add a few drops of oil in water and use it as a kitchen cleanser. Diffuse Orange with Lime, Lemon, or Tangerine for a sunny warm-weather scent, or diffuse it with Cinnamon and a hint of Clove for a festive smell perfect for the holidays.

Lavender Essential Oil

4. Lavender essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant. The flowers of lavender are fragrant in nature and have been used for making potpourri for centuries. Traditionally, lavender essential oil has also been used in making perfumes.

Benefits/Uses of Lavender essential oil:

  • Lavender essential oil is known to Reduces anxiety and emotional stress
  • Heal burns and wounds.
  • It helps in Improving sleep
  • Restores skin complexion and reduces acne.
  • It Slows aging with powerful antioxidants.

How to Use: Put a drop or two in your bath water to instantly relax your body after a long day. If you have trouble sleeping, put 2-3 drops on your pillow case to help you fall asleep faster. Mix several drops of Lavender oil with a nut or vegetable mixing oil (coconut, sesame, etc) and use topically on acne.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

5. Cedarwood essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from wood pieces of the cedar wood tree. Cedarwood contributes a great deal to its health benefits.

Benefits/uses of Cedarwood essential oil:

  • Cedarwood oil promotes hair growth
  • has anti-inflammatory agents
  • cures toothaches
  • strengthens gums
  • It clears out toxins and helps cure acne and fungal infections.
  • Reduces skin irritations
  • regulates menstruation
  • stimulates metabolism
  • tightens muscles

How to Use: Just add a few drops of Cedarwood oil to your shampoo or massage it directly into the scalp to promote hair growth. Simply add a few drops of cedarwood oil to your skin cream and rub it into the affected acne areas or you can add 4 or 5 drops to your bathwater to help soothe the skin. You could also add cedarwood oil to coconut oil and some oatmeal to make your own facial scrub. If you are feeling in any way tense, stressed or depressed try inhaling cedarwood essential oil from the bottle or put a few drops on a handkerchief and breathe it in whenever you feel the need.

Chamomile Essential Oil

6. Chamomile essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Chamomile oil is extracted from the flowers of the Chamomile plant, which is very popular as a flowering plant. There are two types of Chamomile; The Roman Chamomile and the German Chamomile.

Benefits/uses of Chamomile essential oil:

  • Chamomile oil is best known throughout the ages for its sedative and soothing qualities.
  • Endowed with an overall calming effect for the stressed mind and tense body
  • Chamomile essential oil can also be used to ease feelings of grief, anger, discontent or over-sensitivity.
  • It helps in fading scars and spots on your skin and treats sunburn.

How to Use: Rub a few drops of Chamomile essential oil on your pulse points like behind the ear or neck; it will help you fall asleep better. Add 1–2 drops to your favourite moisturizer, shampoo, or conditioner to promote youthful looking skin and hair. Add 1–2 drops to herbal teas or hot drinks to soothe the body and mind.

Cinnamon Essential Oil

7. Cinnamon essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Cinnamon originated in tropical Asia, and was particularly widely used in Sri Lanka and India. Now, the shrub is grown in almost every tropical region of the world. The spice, owing to its vast medicinal uses, has found a prominent position in traditional medicines, especially in Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicinal system.

Benefits/uses of Cinnamon essential oil:

  • It increases circulation and fights viruses.
  • The oil possesses anti inflammation properties and hence cures acne effectively.
  • Helps alleviate sore muscles and joints

How to Use: Place 1 drop Cinnamon essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your throat. Dilute the oil with a carrier oil like coconut or mineral oil and apply on your face for glowing skin and decreasing acne. Place one drop on your toothbrush then add toothpaste for healthier gums.

Sweet Basil/Tulsi Essential Oil

8. Sweet Basil essential oil:

Sweet basil oil comes from basil, a plant with a thick foliage and small white flowers. Fresh basil leaves taste sweet and pungent, and exudes a fresh and floral aroma, while the dried ones have a spicy and earthy scent. Basil was widely used in ancient times and still used in India for various medicinal purposes.

Benefits/uses of Sweet Basil essential oil:

  • Sweet Basil essential oil Soothes sore muscles and joints.
  • It enhances the lustre of dull-looking skin and hair.
  • It helps cure acne and improves circulation.
  • Apply to minor skin irritations
  • For sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.
  • It is anti bacterial

How to Use: Mix it in your shampoo or moisturiser for lush hair and glowing skin. Use basil essential oils topically on the feet or by diffusing them aromatically to fight fatigue.

Peppermint Essential Oil

9. Peppermint essential oil: (Buy HERE)

While the aroma of peppermint essential oil may be synonymous in some minds with the candy, it’s a lot more than flavouring. The essential oil of peppermint has been used for centuries for digestive problems, sinus and respiration and more. The aroma of the oil can be very sweet, and obviously minty, in nature.

Benefits/uses of Peppermint essential oil:

  • It nourishes skin and improves texture of oily skin
  • Promotes hair growth
  • Improves mental focus and relieves headaches.

How to Use: Add 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil to your regular morning shampoo and conditioner to stimulate the scalp and energize your mind. Use a drop or two on your temples to help enhance mental clarity. Inhaling peppermint essential oil can stave off the munchies and can help you feel full faster.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

10: Lemongrass essential oil: (Buy HERE)

Lemongrass is an herb that belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. Lemongrass oil has a light and fresh lemony smell with earthy undertones. It is stimulating, relaxing, soothing, and balancing.

Benefits/uses of Lemon grass essential oil:

  • It relieves head and stomach aches
  • Helps reduce acne and oiliness of the skin
  • Helps in reducing fatigue or insomnia, even menstrual cramps.

How to Use: Diffuse or apply Lemongrass essential oil to bottoms of feet at bedtime for a restful night’s sleep. Drink two cups of lemongrass tea a day to relieve pain associated with your period. To help clear up acne, add one drop to a carrier oil and dab on to affected areas once or twice a day.

These essential oils are also available in a set of 6 (HERE) and set of 12 (HERE), different combinations.

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Editor’s Note: This is a fabulous post Simran. I absolutely love Lavender essential oil and of course tea tree.

Do you use essential oils? Your favourite essential oil?

Top 10 Most Good Looking Pakistani Men

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Top 10 Most Good Looking Pakistani Men

By Nidhal

There are some words in English whose meaning is best explained by the Oxford English dictionary. And then, there are some words which are best explained by the men from across the border. For instance, dashing, debonair, hunky, charismatic, alluring… Phew! I can go on and on with this. The point is our neighbours are blessed really well in the looks department and it doesn’t hurt to admire them overtly once, does it? 🙂

If the women set hearts aflutter thanks to their piercing eyes, captivating smile, lustrous mane and striking features, the men make our hearts skip a beat thanks to the visual service they do to us. Thank you, Zee Zindagi for treating our minds to dramas with rock solid plots (with a few exceptions here too) and people who are ridiculously good-looking. So, on that note, why not feast our eyes to those very men from the other side of the border who leave us drooling? 😀

WARNING- DO NOT FAINT AS YOU PROCEED.

ISSUED IN THE INTEREST OF WOMEN THE WORLD OVER.

1. Osman Khalid Butt- A comedian, YouTuber, script writer, poet, secret dancer(or shall I say ‘Dancer in the dark’?) and an actor rolled into one, Osman Khalid Butt- Obi for short, is one of the A-Listers of Pakistan’s drama industry. With a chiselled jawline, piercing eyes and witty one-liners thrown on the spur of the moment by the man, he surely ranks high on the desirability meter. Spare me a minute for I am swooning  By the way, his performance in the subtly nuanced comedy drama Aunn Zara remains my favourite so far.

2. Mikaal Zulfiqaar- You saw him umpteen times scorch the screen with his regal looks on Zee Zindagi. In fact, you even saw him in the 2015 Hindi film – Baby play the role of an undercover Indian agent. Mikal Zulfiqaar is a London-born Pakistani actor and model who too features as an A-Lister in Pakistan’s drama industry. He won Best Actor title in Hum TV Awards held in Dubai in April, 2015, for his role in the drama serial ‘Muhabbat subah kaa sitara hai’

3. IMRAN ABBAS NAQVI- Born in the city of lights- Karachi, Imran Abbas Naqvi catapulted to instant fame with the success of his drama- Dil-E- Muztar in 2013. His chemistry opposite Pakistani actress Sanam Jung was the talk of the town. His features are the textbook definition of ‘well-defined’. Intense eyes, a mesmerizing voice and brooding looks make him a complete package.

4. SHEHRYAR MUNAWAR SIDDIQUI- Just have a look at that melting smile and cute eyes. Swoon… Okay, come back now. You saw him perhaps the first time as the unassuming, obliging and sweet as saccharine Usama in Zindagi Gulzar Hai and were left wondering,“Who is that guy?” 😀 An actor by profession, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui is notable for his role in Hum TV serial Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley, for which he won Hum Award for Best New Sensation Television. Here’s to this chocolate boy who strikes a chord with his honest performances 🙂

5. AHSAN KHAN- A thorough gentleman… that’s what bursts in my mind the moment I look at him. Prim and proper, courteous, dignified and inexplicably good-looking, it is as if the word gentleman was coined after him! Ahsan Khan is a Pakistani film and television actor, host and performer. The fact that he bagged the Hum Award for Best Actor Critics for his show Mausam speaks volumes about his acting chops.

6. ALI ZAFAR- Cute face? Check. Soulful voice? Check. Acting skills? Check. Desirable? Double check. That’s Ali Zafar for you. A Pakistani actor, singer-songwriter, musician and painter, Ali is the first to establish a career in the Hindi cinema and his success led many Pakistani actors to venture into Bollywood films. He made his acting debut with a leading role in the 2010 Bollywood satire film Tere Bin Laden which I find one of the most sensible comedy movies in recent times churned by the Hindi film industry. His performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned him several nominations in the Best Male Debut category, including Filmfare.

7. DANYAL ZAFAR- Closely following the footsteps of his elder brother Ali Zafar, the 22 year old Danyal is exceptionally good-looking. Need evidence? Scroll up and come back within 15 minutes. I bet you can’t 😛 All of 22 and Danyal gained recognition with his first appearance on the screen in the short film The Time Machine, released in 2014. A singer and a guitarist by passion, Danyal who has keen interest in blue and rock music genre jams with his brother Ali and also accompanies him in stage performances. We know where the influence is coming from now 🙂 One thing is for sure, great genes run in the Zafar family.

8. DANISH TAIMOOR- ‘Heart break alert’… He’s married and that too, to none other than the alluring Ayeza Khan. They have a daughter named Hoorain and look picture perfect together. Doesn’t that speak volumes about the charm of Mr. Taimoor? Danish Taimoor is a Pakistani actor and model. He began his career in 2005 and his notable work includes Meri Behen Maya, Mannchalay, Jab we Wed , Shert, Sari Bhool Humari thi, Aik Pal and Mehreen Jabbar’s Rehai.

9. ADNAN MALIK– A Pakistani television actor, model, documentary filmmaker, video and music video producer, commercial and music video director, Visual storyteller and former VJ all rolled into one, Adnan Malik is the new sensation of Pakistani entertainment industry at the moment. Born in Islamabad, Adnan made his television debut as an actor in Sadqay Tumhare which earned him a Hum Award for Best Actor Popular nomination at 3rd Hum Awards.Not to forget, he looks the notorious, suave and charming funny man who has the ladies swooning over him as much as they are laughing their hearts out on his witty one-liners.

10. FAWAD KHAN- They say ‘Save the best for the last’. I followed suit. He needs no introduction. Look at those deep, intense, piercing eyes as if staring straight into one’s soul. Melt. That smirk which turns one’s cheeks into all shades of red needs no elaboration. Melt again. His voice that strikes all the chords. The tehzeeb with which he speaks… I can go on and on but eventually nothing will do justice to the man who is the textbook definition of desirability – Fawad Afzal Khan. All I have to say is- You sir, are incredibly good-looking. I am staring at you SHAMELESSLY :p

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Editor’s Note: Fawad Khan was a little skinny earlier, then he put on some weight and I saw him in person at an event, needless to say, I am a fan now! Also love Ali Zafar. Imran Abbas Naqvi is going to be a new favourite, I guess 😀

Who is your favourite?

Top 10 Indian Bridal Hairstyles

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Top 10 Indian Bridal Hairstyles

By Sanchita

Indian weddings are generally the typical ‘big fat’ ones and this is the D-Day of the bride. Everything, from makeup to costume and hair has to be on point so that the bride looks nothing less than an angel walking down the aisle. To achieve the desired heavenly look, make sure to choose your hairstyle wisely while decking up. Times have changed since the typical bun and braid hairstyles for wedding and now-a- days, the brides can look equally traditional and beautiful with short hair or long one. Of course there are various hairstyles to choose from but it also confuses us a lot. Therefore, we have narrowed down the top 10 bridal hairstyles from short, medium and long hair to enhance the facial features and make her the center of all attention.

Here goes the list.

For Short Hair

1. Reverse tiara hairstyle – This is a gorgeous hairstyle for short length hair. To achieve this look, first blow dry the hair with big loose curls in the front. Then, middle part the hair and attached the pearly tiara at the back and tugging the front hair. For the back portion, make some tight curls and use a hair spray to keep them in place. And hair reverse tiara hairstyle is done.

2. Side braid hairstyle – Blow dry the hair and do a side Dutch braid along the side till the back. Secure the end with a bobby pin. Now, for the rest of the hair, simply curl and tug them with bobby pins to give an illusion of volume. Make sure all the tugging is on one side to give an impression of side bun. Lastly, put 3-4 floral pins to decorate the look and use a hairspray to make sure the hair is kept safely.

3. Low bun with accessories – Well, you can create low bun with short hair as well! Simply straighten the hair (simple straight and not poker one) and middle part the hair. Give a sleek look and bring all the hair in the back, forming a low pony. Now, divide the pony into several parts. Take a single potion, roll it and tug with a bobby pin. Similarly, follow this up for other parts as well. Now, add the shown accessories from the front to the back side, forming a half crescent on both the sides. Use a hairspray to finish the hairstyle and a pretty bridal hairstyle is done.

For Medium Length Hair

1. Matha patti hairstyle – Matha patti is a very popular hair accessory for bride and has been used in various bridal occasions. Well, you can incorporate a traditional Matha patti and create a gorgeous hairstyle for yourself. This is best for medium hair length. Blow dry the hair well to create a natural volume. Now, middle part the hair slightly and tease the crown area and create a puff there. Secure it nicely with bobby pins. Now, for the rest of the hair, simply curl them and let it be loose. Wear the Matha patti and secure this with bobby pins at the back. Finish off the look with a hairspray to keep the hair in place.

2. Layered bun hairstyle – This one of the most elegant hairstyles for brides in the year 2016. To start off, blow dry the hair and create loose big curls. You can middle part or side part the hair and form a voluminous puff by teasing the crown area and secure it well with bobby pins. Now, take a portion of hair from both the sides, roll them and secure with bobby pins. Keep doing it till you reach the lower end and the hair would form something like a waterfall layered bun as shown in picture.

3. Braid and bun hairstyle – Combine the quintessential braid and bun and create a gorgeous voluminous bridal hairstyle. Blow dry the hair well and form a puff on the crown area. Create a fluffy French braid from the crown to the nape area and secure the end with a black rubber band. Take the rest of the hair and create a voluminous bun and secure it well. Apply hairspray to keep the hair at place and attach a floral pin or any other hair accessory of your choice.

For Long Hair

1. Twist up bun – This is a very detailed and beautiful bridal hairstyle for long hair. Middle part the hair and create two waterfall braid from the front and bringing them together at them back, encircling the crown area. Once done, secure the ends well and seal with a bobby pin. Now for the rest of the hair, comb well and detangle it properly. Take small sections and twist the whole length wrapping around your fingers and make a small bun out of it. Fix the bun properly with a bobby pin. Now, do this for the rest of the hair and eventually it will form a beautiful twist bun. You can decorate it with hair accessories or flowers.

2. Side swept curls – There is nothing more beautiful and heavenly that loose side swept curls for the bridal hairstyle. Deep condition and blow dry the hair well with voluminous spray. Now either middle part or side part the hair according to your preference. Next, bring the side layers (one at a time) towards the back, forming some volume in the front. For the rest of the hair, use a big curling wand to create big loose curls and side swept the hair. When the hair will cascade down, it will look stunning for the bride.

3. Loose braid for the Christian bride – Sometimes it is tough to create a hairstyle on thin hair as it may look a bit weighed down. But this loose braid hairstyle is the perfect pick for the Christian bride walking down the aisle. Firstly, side part the hair and swept it together on one side. Now, take a section of hair and make a fishtail braid. Once down, pull the sides of the braid to create volume. Repeat this procedure for one or more times. Once satisfied, take the front layer and tug it towards the back of the head and put a floral accessory to add some prettiness to it.

4. Traditional decorated braid – This is a very simple traditional long braid hairstyle for the bride. Simply middle part or side part the hair and create a neat braid. You can also opt for French or fishtail braid and decorate it with flowers or hair accessories.

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Editor’s Note: I loved all, especially the Medium ones!

So, which is your favorite Bridal Hairstyle?

Drugstore Dupes for High End Makeup

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Drugstore Dupes for High End Makeup

By Pallavi

Hello Girlies,

Here I am back with yet another post. With the advent of so many online shopping sites at our disposal makeup and skincare has become a rage. We are aware of the best of high end as well as drug store makeup products. Even the brands which are not available in India are on our fingertips. But many of us can’t get access to those brands. So, what to do in that situation?? Worry not here I am with some of the dupes of high end makeup products. These are the products which are not that easily available in India.

So, let’s have a look at the dupe list –

1. Dior Dioshow Mascara (INR 1500) vs L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara (INR 895) –

What’s Similar : Both of them come with a tapered brush which gives an edge to the lashes. They help in separating and elongating the lashes.

What’s Not : Dior mascara comes with a quick dry formulation which turns the lashes thick in some time.

2. Benefit High Beam (INR 2665) vs E.L.F. Essential Shimmering Facial Whip (INR 85) –

What’s Similar : Both of these highlighters have a gorgeous, pink sheen which gives a very younger looking dewy skin.

What’s Not : The E.L.F facial whip comes in a tube packaging which is very easy to use. But the finish of the E.L.F. one is very shimmery which is not perfect for day time usage.

3. Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Palette (INR 4900) vs MUA Undressed Palette (INR 840)

What’s Similar : Both of them have highly pigmented 10 metallic and 2 matte shades.

What’s Not : MUA shades are slightly chalky. Also, the UD brush applicator is from cruelty free collection; whereas the MUA brush looks pretty cheap.

4. MAC Prep &  Prime (INR 3200) vs Rimmel Stay Matte Primer (INR 1250)

What’s Similar : Both come in similar matte finish which helps the makeup stay longer. Also, they form a smooth base for the skin in order to prep it with the foundation after that.

What’s Not : MAC Prep & Prime stays on for much longer than the Rimmel one. But the Rimmel one is a bit more moisturising than the MAC one. MAC one is meant only for the oily skinned beauties.

5. MAC Ruby Woo (INR 1500) vs Rimmel Kate Matte lipstick in Kiss of life 111 (INR 500)

What’s Similar : Both are deep red with blue undertones in them.

What’s Not : RUBY WOO is very matte with slightly drying formula whereas Rimmel one is a bit moisturising. Also, once ruby woo sets it is impossible to smear.

6. YSL Touché Eclat (INR 2130) vs Maybelline Dreamy Touch Lumi Concealer (INR 475)

What’s Similar : Both come in the form of a pen packaging. The formula is creamy which targets to brighten the under eye area.

What’s Not : YSL has a huge shade option of 10 whereas Maybelline has only 3 shade options. Also, touché éclat has limited coverage as compared to the Maybelline one.

7. Smashbox Photofinish Primer (INR 5625) vs NYX Studio Perfect Photo Loving Primer (INR 2450)

What’s Similar : Both help in minimizing the appearance of pores and filling them. This makes the makeup look refined and smooth. Even the ingredient list of both of them are somewhat identical.

What’s Not : The Smashbox one makes face greasy after some time. Whereas the NYX one ensures that your makeup stays perfect even by the end of the day.

8.  Beautyblender (INR 1999) vs Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge (INR 380)

What’s Similar : Both of them are designed in an ergonomic manner to give your foundation a much more even finish.

What’s Not : The Real Techniques one has flat end which makes the application around the eye area easier. Whereas the beautyblender blends foundation way better and quicker that the other one.

9. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (INR 2800) vs Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (INR 195)

What’s Similar : Both of them are so finely milled that excess product also will not make your face look ashy or powdery.

What’s Not : Rimmel one is a bit drying as compared to the MAC one. In winters you cannot use the Rimmel one even with a moisturiser underneath as it will accentuate your pores and cause dry flakes on your face.

10. MoroccanOil Treatment (INR 2160) vs Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil (INR 675)

What’s Similar : Both of them have similar ingredient list and thus the formula is similar.

What’s Not : The MoroccanOil Treatment is more moisturising for dry hair. It imparts shine and lustre much more than the Organix One.

These were my list of high end makeup dupes. Let me know if you like the post in the comments down below. Also, let me know any other high end dupes you have come across in your makeup journey.

Editor’s Note: That was a very nice list Pallavi. I would like to add two more. Sleek MakeUP Blush in Rose Gold and Makeup Geek Blush in Romance are the dupes of Nars Orgasm Blush! And the Maybelline Gel Liner Black has the exact same formula at less than quarter the price of Bobbi Brown Gel liner Black Ink.

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Do you know of more dupes to be added in the list? Mention them in the comments below.

Best Subscription Boxes in India, Prices, Details

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Best Subscription Boxes in India, Prices, Details

By Sanchita

Hello everyone. How does it feel when every month you know you are going to get a bag or box full of goodies delivered safely right at your doorstep? Feels like Christmas, right? Well, subscription boxes are a great gift you can gift someone or yourself. A lot of monthly subscription boxes have come up full of beauty, jewellery, lifestyle and other gourmet items. So let us see the list of 12 subscription boxes in India along with their price list.

Beauty

1. My Envy Box (See all boxes HERE)

It was launched in the year 2013, My Envy Box is the leading luxury sampling platform in India, based out of New Delhi. They are associated with the brands like, Paco, Givenchy, Lancome, Roberto Cavalli, H2O plus, ZA, Benefit, Nina Ricci, Estee Lauder, Clinique Rabanne, Shiseido, Thalgo, Clarins, L’Occitane, Sisley and many more. You generally get 4-5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month.

Cost:

  • Rs 850.00 per month
  • 1-month subscription-Rs.850
  • 3-month subscription-Rs.2250
  • 6-month subscription-Rs.4350
  • 12-month subscription-Rs.8500

2. Fab Bag (See all HERE)

Fab Bag was previously known as Velvette Box and it is the most popular and affordable beauty subscription service in India. They provide you with a mix of 3-4 premium makeup and beauty products. The bags they send is designed and consists of a catchy theme and versatile to use.

When you sign up for a Fab Bag, you need to fill a beauty profile and the bag is customized based on your preferences. This is one of the must have subscription for beauty lovers.

They have also started their own line of cosmetics called Sugar Cosmetics and have eyeliners, kohl, matte lipsticks and lip crayons.

Cost:

  • Rs.599 for 1 month
  • Rs.1599 for 3 months
  • Rs.2899 for 6 months
  • Rs.4999 for 1 year

3. MSM Box (Review HERE)

MSM Box involves various luxury, premium and new bea uty and grooming products and brands in a box every month. Thus, every month you get the opportunity to try out new brands and be surprised by the bonus products. It also addresses all the skincare needs by curating ritual/regime boxes to suit every skin and hair type. The box contains full size products along with carefully curated deluxe samples.

Cost:

  • Rs. 495 for 1 month
  • Rs. 995 for the MSM Express.

4. The Nature’s Co Beauty Wish Box (Review HERE)

Another amazing subscription box available in India which is all-natural, cruelty-free, environmental friendly brand and also have an extensive range of products. The name is the Beauty Wish Box subscription from the house of The Nature’s Co. they provide you with 5 deluxe sized and 1 retail sized The Nature’s Co. products with a different theme each month.

Cost:

  • Rs.595 for 1 month
  • Rs.1645 for 3 months
  • Rs.3215 for 6 months
  • Rs.5950 for 1 year.

5. Oh Cute Box

Oh Cute Box is another new launch a beauty subscription box that has 4 to 6 deluxe size of beauty and grooming product samples. Every month, a team of beauty experts selects best- sellers, high-end and trendy beauty products in deluxe travel sizes to be included in the OhCuteBox. A customer’s need is surely kept in mind and the products are something which you don’t easily get in the market. Also, the box is affordable and products are environment friendly.

Cost:

  • Rs.590 for 1 month
  • Rs.1180 for 2months
  • Rs.1770 for 3 months

6. Globox (Review HERE)

GLOBOX is an online subscription service with various beauty and skincare products. They claims to select the best skin care, hair care and makeup products that are carefully chosen by their beauty experts to suit the beauty profile and delivered to the door step each month. The brands they are associated with are Biobloom, LYN, Soul tree, Rustic Art, Skin yoga, etc. it contains 4-6 products, in each box every month.

Cost:

  • Rs.799 for 1 month
  • Rs.2247 for 3 months
  • Rs.4194 for 6 months
  • Rs.7188 for 1 year

Jewellery

7. Bling Bag

It is India’s premium fashion jewellery subscription box which deliver stylish jewellery customized to your style preferences. You may expect to receive a mix of beautifully crafted fashion accessories ranging from earrings, bracelets, anklets, arm candies, finger rings, necklaces, hair accessories, belts, scarfs etc.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4199 for 3 months
  • Rs.8099 for 6 months
  • Rs.15599 for 1 year

8. Zotiqq (Review HERE)

Zotiqq is an online fashion & lifestyle portal where they have monthly jewellery subscription boxes and one can also buy the pieces they like individually. They belive to bring you the most carefully selected fashion accessories and jewellery which are totally trendy, perky and suits your style and glamour. Their extensive collection includes headbands to necklaces, bangles to earrings.

Cost:

  • Rs.1500 for 1 month
  • Rs.4100 for 3 months
  • Rs.7700 for 6 months
  • Rs.15000 for 1 year

9. My Envy Jewellery Box (Review HERE)

My Envy Jewellery Box is a surprise box of 2-3 curated items of designer jewelry typically worth well over twice the cost of the box. It includes semi-Precious & Fashion Jewelry from established as well as upcoming Indian Designers and their extensive collection involves earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings etc. Some of the brands they would have are Zariin, Eesha Zaveri, Dang, etc.

Cost:

  • Rs.2450 for 1 month
  • Rs.7050 for 3 months
  • Rs.13800 for 6 months
  • Rs.26400 for 1 year

10. Embellishment Box

Embellishment Box is a monthly subscription box containing a mix of beautiful and in trend fashion jewellery. Every month you can expect an assortment of 4 different fashion jewellery pieces. They also have a “mini embellishment” box for the little girls.

Cost:

  • Rs.1200 for 1 month
  • Rs.3300 for 3 months
  • Rs.6000 for 6 months
  • Rs.12000 for 1 year

Combination of Beauty & Jewellery

11. Lady Raga (See HERE and HERE)

It is one of the newly launched beauty subscription in India which contains a combination of beauty products, jewelry, lifestyle and other fashion accessories at your door step. Every month, they send a box with an assortment of 3-5 sample and/or full-sized products. It is perfect for the women in age group of 18 to 60 and pampers you with every cute little things. Thus, from high- end beauty products varying from beauty care to eye-catching fashion accessories that match your lifestyle – Lady Raga offers everything.

Cost:

  • Rs.666 for 1 month
  • Rs.1849 for 3 months
  • Rs.3595 for 6 months
  • Rs.6666 for 1 year.

Lifestyle

12. Mystery Box

Mystery Box is a monthly subscription box for women which is filled with lifestyle, fashion, beauty and other goodies to make it a fun experience and an amazing thing to gift yourself. Each month they will offer 4 to 5 products based on the theme of the month. Every product is specially curated to fulfill your desire for latest in beauty, fashion, lifestyle personal care and much more.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4197 for 3 months
  • Rs.7794 for 6 months
  • Rs.14388 for 1 year.

13. Sugar Box (Review HERE)

Sugarbox is a very different kind of subscription offering in India. It is a subscription box for women a beautiful mix of products for daily use and beauty products and an amazing treat as well. The box is a curated one which is full of exclusive goodies which are handpicked by a team of in-house stylists and epicureans just for the needs of the customer. In this, you will receive the latest international offerings in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and gourmet products at your doorstep, every month.

Cost:

  • Rs.1499 for 1 month
  • Rs.4197 for 3 months
  • Rs.7794 for 6 months
  • Rs.14388 for 1 year

Period Subscription Box

14. Think Frill La Coffer Box (Review HERE)

It is the most unique combination of subscription boxes which deals with ‘that-time- of-the-month’. This company is trying to change the period taboo and pampering you with all your needs and surprises. The box can be customized according to your needs and since there are products from different brands, you can try something different every month without having to buy a whole pack. You can choose a plan according to the heaviness of your flow – Dutchess, Princess and Queen La Coffer box. It contains body products, beauty and grooming supplies from internationally recognized brands be it Maybelline or Urban Decay from their store.

Cost:

  • Duchess – Rs. 150/month
  • Princess – Rs. 300/month
  • Queen – Rs. 600/month

15. Cosset Box (Review HERE)

Cosset Box is another period subscription box. Every month’s Cosset box contains sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners of your choice and an assortment of pampering items, comfort foods and intimate essentials. They also provide a surprise gift or offers very often to make you happy.

Cost:

BASIC- 1 month: 349 INR, 3 months: 897, 6 months: INR 1734 INR, 12 months: 3348 INR

INDULGENCE- 1 month: 799 INR, 3 months: 2097 INR,6 months: 4074 INR, 12 months: 7788 INR

16. Being Juliet

Being Juliet is a period subscription box in India. It includes period essentials like sanitary napkins, wet wipes, tampons, panty liners, pain comforters and other thoughtful gifts. The people over at Being Juliet really do understand women it seems, and to make life simpler during this time of the month they’ve come out with a feel good box that includes various period essentials. Depending on your flow, you can also customize your subscription each month.

They have 3 types of boxes – Be Juliet, Be Jane and Be Jade.

Cost:

Be Juliet: 3 Months : Rs. 1650, 6 Months : Rs. 3300, 1 Year : Rs. 6600

Be Jane: 3 Months : Rs. 900, 6 Months : Rs. 1710, 1 Year : Rs. 3300

Be Jade: 3 Months : Rs. 3200, 6 Months : Rs. 6300, 1 Year : Rs. 12600

FOOD

17. The Gourmet Box (Review HERE)

The Gourmet Box offers delicious treats for you every month from all over the world. From strawberry marshmallows to barbecue almonds, it consists of all kinds of different and interesting foods in this subscription box. The items includes exotic tea, coffee, muesli, healthy granola bars, organic honey, jams, pretzels, chips, dips, pasta, noodles and much more. If you love trying different cuisines, you can get various ones like Mexican, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish, Thai, Moroccan, Lebanese etc from the comfort of your own home.

Cost – Rs 1,500 per month.

18. Tea Box

If you are a tea lover, you have to try this out. The box offers different teas to suit your palate, delivered every month. The best part is that they ship a replacement for you in case you don’t like the one sent to you. Thus simply pick a type you really like, for example: black tea, and have different flavors delivered to you. Experiment with different types of teas and you won’t want to settle on just one again.

Cost – Rs 1,354 per month.

Editor’s Note: That’s an excellent compilation Sanchita! Absolutely loved it. Also Look Fantastic has also launched in India, they have their beauty boxes plus also all international brands being sold directly on the Indian website!

How many Indian subscription boxes have you tried till now?

Top 10 Must Try Salon Treatments in India, Prices, Details

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Top 10 Must Try Salon Treatments in India, Prices, Details

By Archana

Am sure all of us girls pay a visit to the salon atleast monthly once. Many of us go looking for cheap packages and end up getting horrific threaded eyebrows and painful waxing. One of my friends once told me that in some salon she visited, one person waxed her left hand, second person waxed her right hand and third person did her facial, all at the same time! I was simply horrified listening to the experience. We go to a salon to pamper and relax ourself. So what’s the point of going through so much pains? Here I list down some of the best salons and the best treatments they offer. Its slightly pricier than the local salons but the experience is worth it. Read on to know the top 10 salon treatments you need to try.

1.  Enrich Salons Head Massage:

Enrich Salons offers some of the best hair services of all. The stylists are well trained and experts in their profession. Its the only salon where I loved the hair spa that I got. They also offer warm, relaxing head massages. What’s special about their head massages is that not only do they offer the regular olive oil, coconut oil head massages, but also they use special essential oils. You can choose from tea tree essential oil, rosemary, patchouli, geranium, lavender, vitamin E oil, etc, depending on your hair type and concern. I have never seen these essential oils being used for head massage in other salons. Head massage done under the hands of an expert with expert products is one of the best ways to destress and relax and also get healthy hair.

Price: Rs.525 for head massage and Rs.750 for head massage with shampooing.

2. Enrich Salons Black Masks:

One more service to try at the Enrich Salon. Believe me, they have really good interiors and decors and which help to relax immediately on entering. Also, they have a buy 1 get 1 offer every Tuesday. Their Black Masks are basically a detanning, detoxifying and brightening treatment. If you are suffering from heavy tan on face, arms, legs or feet, then this Black Mask is the perfect solution for you. The Black Mask is made with natural ingredients and the minerals present in the mask draws out oil and dirt from the face while the antioxidants energize and rejuvenate your skin. You can notice an instant detan effect. Tip: Currently, they have introduced some new services like Mango Detan and Watermelon Splash for hands and legs. 😉

Price: Rs.1200 for face and neck, Rs.900 for feet, Rs.2000 for half hands and Rs.3000 for half legs.

3. Toni & Guy Essensuals Icecream Pedicure & Manicure:

The perfect treat for summers is not only eating a tub full of icecream but also indulging yourself in these exotic icecream pedicure and manicure! The treatment consists of bath fizz bombs which instantly melts in water and soothes and cools your hands and foot. What’s more, at Essensuals, along with the icecream pedicure, you can opt in for a candle massage if you have very dry feet which need intense moisturization.

Price: Rs.900-1100

4. Toni &  Guy Essensuals Eye and Lip care:

Eyes and lips are often the most neglected parts in our face. Though we often go for facials, our eyes and lips go untreated. If you have dark circles, fine lines, dry and chapped lips, then try this Eye and Lip care treatment from Essensuals. This is especially a good treatment for software engineers as it helps to relax and soothe tired eyes as they do the massaging.

Price: around Rs.650

5. YLG Premium Coffee and Luxury Gold Waxing:

Gone are the days when waxing was a pain and just a job to be done. YLG has taken waxing to a new level by introducing luxury in it. YLG is well-known for their waxing services and they have experts in that. They offer different variants of waxing like Green Tea, Lavender, Lemon and Chocolate. Two of the notable and unique ones are the Premium Coffee Waxing and Luxury Gold Waxing. Not only are they painless and smell good, but they also offer other benefits like detanning, slowing down hair growth and giving long-lasting glow.

Price: Full Arms With Full Legs And Under Arms – Rs.599 for Premim Coffee Wax and Rs.699 for Luxury Gold wax

6. Lakme Salon Youth Infinity Sculpting Facial:

This is one of the facials which really showed long lasting effects on me. It helps to tone and firm the skin and gives a nice glow and these effects lasts for around 2-3 weeks if you take good care of your skin. The facial begins with a normal cleanser, scrub, steam and blackhead extraction. After this, the popular Lakme Youth Infinity Serum is applied and a small massager is ran over your face. This helps the serum to penetrate deeper and also tone and firm up the skin. Then a mask is applied and a gauze is placed on top of your face followed by another layer of mask application. This detailed facial lasts for around 90 minutes and you are also given a back massage. This facial is definitely recommended for those past 25 years when the skin starts showing signs of ageing.

Price: Rs.2400

7. Lakme Salon Hair Spa:

Lakme Salon offers a variety of hair spas including the popular Moroccan Oil Hair Spa. Other hair spas offered are Destress Spa, Enhance Spa and Miracle Oil Spa. Along with the hair spas, you can also opt for an extra dose of nourishment which comes as Health Boost, Silk Boost and Shimmer Boost.

Price: From Rs.1200 – Rs.2200. Boosts – Rs.400.

8. Naturals Salon Young Radiance Facial:

This is one of Naturals Salons signature facials and it lasts for 60 minutes. It detoxifies impurities and brightens up face with a nice, soft, radiant glow. You can choose an add-on mask from whitening, firming or bridal glow. The effect of the facial lasts for upto 2 weeks.

Price: Rs.1400. Masks: Rs.300, 400 and 1000.

9. Jean Claude Biguine Exfoliating Body Scrub And Nourishing Wrap:

It is a 60 minute body treatment consisting of scrub using special salt crystal exfoliation technique and thereafter a moisturizing milk is applied to your entire body to soothe your dry epidermis, leaving you hydrated and refreshed.

Price: Rs.3600

10. Warren Tricomi Skin Treatments:

The specialty of Warren Tricomi is their luxury skin treatments. It comes in different variants – Whitening treatment, hydrating rose treatment, anti-ageing treatment, purifying treatment, instance radiance, skincare with Forest Essentials, skincare with Clarins, etc. Also you can try out the Deep Conditioning Ritual by Kerastase for a luxury hair treatment.

Price: From: Rs.1500

Editor’s Note: That’s a fabulous list Archana, very helpful! I can’t wait to try some of these, ice cream pedicure sounds interesting.

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Have you tried these services? Any in your wishlist?

Top 10 Moisturizers for Oily and Combination Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Moisturizers for Oily and Combination Skin in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

As we emphasize on the CTM routine, the application of moisturizer is very well for the oily and combination skin as well. This becomes slightly challenging because the temperature for most of the time is generally hit and humid and too much products on the face will surely clog the pores and make it look oily. Therefore, the oily and combination skin will always have to choose a moisturizer that would control the sebum, gives a matte look and would nourish the skin as well.

Therefore, I have compiled a list of the top 10 moisturizers for oily and combination skin in India for your convenience. Let’s have a look at it.

OILY SKIN TYPE

1. Lacto Calamine Skin Balance Oil Control Lotion: Price – INR 160 for 120 ml (Buy HERE)

This is a quite well known choice of moisturizer for oily and combination skin types for all seasons. Lacto Calamine comprises of Kaolin which has natural minerals, acts as an exfoliator and helps in dead skin removal. It moisturizes the skin thoroughly and then gives a soft matte and shine free look. It also contains Glycerin helps control excess oil, thus reducing acne, making smooth and clear. Further, you can use this as a primer and helps the base to look flawless. It will never cause any irritation and will balance out the pH level of the skin, thereby reducing the oil factor.

2. Clean and Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer: Price – INR 50 for 50 ml (Buy HERE)

This is one of the best oil free moisturizer for oily skin in the budget friendly range and personally, I have been using it for the past one year. The Moisturiser is white in color, and has a thin consistency. It may appear to be gel-based, but is actually a cream-based product. It has a light weight texture and gives a soothing effect to the skin. This product moisturizes the skin without any greasiness or shine and does not clog pores. It has Salicylic acid that helps prevent pimples and blackheads. It leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated. It is fragrance-free, so it suits even sensitive skin.

3. Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturiser: Price – INR 265 for 80 ml (Buy HERE)

Before Clean and Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer, I had used this Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Oil Free Moisturiser for quite some time and I have to say it really does the job well. It has a light weight liquid kind of a texture and blends into the skin in no time at all. It is nourished with Aloe Vera which has excellent moisturizing and skin healing properties, anti- inflammatory and soothing properties. It also contains Grape Extract which acts as a natural astringent, antimicrobial and antioxidant moisturizer for oily skin. Thus, the skin will feel nourished and rejuvenated after prolonged usage.

4. L’Oreal Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence: Price- INR 685 for 50ml (Buy HERE)

Essence is one of the most important product in the Korean skincare routine and works excellent as a moisturizer for oily skin. The L’Oreal Hydrafresh Deep Boosting Essence has been formulated with triple hyaluronic acid technology and by this method the moisture is continuously diffused through the skin and locked at several layers, thereby hydrating the skin on one hand and then keeping it matte on the other. It is also supplemented with the goodness of Vitamin E and protect skin from external aggressions. This is one provides a fresher and younger looking complexion when used twice a day religiously.

5. Forest Essentials Pure Aloe Vera Light Moisturising Facial Gel: Price – INR 1250 for 50g (Buy HERE)

Aloe Vera gel is the best possible moisturizer for oily skin and the FE Pure Aloe Vera Light Moisturising Facial Gel has the added benefits of other ingredients that makes the skin glow from within. It is light, cool facial contains Aloe Vera has strong soothing and moisture retaining properties with a soft texture that blends into the skin like a dream. The Genhu Extracts in it prevents premature aging and reduces ultra violet rays induced sun damage to the skin. It further helps in drainage of secretions from the sebaceous glands of the skin and thereby helps in thwarting of black heads.

6. Neutrogena Oil – Free Moisture SPF 15: Price – INR 349 for 115 ml (Buy HERE)

Neutrogena is one brand you can trust blindly when it comes to skin care within budget friendly price tag. This oil free moisturizer comes with a sun protection formula of 15 and prevents skin from darkening. It has a rather lightweight, non-greasy texture with a consistency of a liquid lotion and keeps the skin moisturized for around 7-8hours without getting oily or greasy. The sheer formula absorbs quickly into skin leaving it smoother and softer. This moisturizer has a tested formula that contains no fragrance, no dyes, and no excess ingredients. It is completely non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores that can cause skin to break out.

COMBINATION SKIN TYPE

7. Plum Aloe Caring Day Moisturizer: Price – INR 450 for 60g (Buy HERE)

The Plum Aloe Caring Day Moisturizer is a light weight cream that gets absorbed into the skin and gives a flawless nourished skin without greasiness. This is the perfect pick for combination skin. It is manufactured with the purest natural ingredients, devoid of any chemicals, synthetic colors, PABA, SLS, etc. it repairs dryness, dullness and gives a hydrated skin. This has been formulated with the goodness of organic Aloe juice, which nourishes and heal skin. Further, it has the goodness of vitamin E providing wholesome nourishment.

8. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture for Combination Skin: Price – INR 299 for 118 ml (Buy HERE)

Neutrogena has specialized moisturizers for every skin type. This has a lightweight, dual-action formula that moisturizes dry areas while it controls oily shine. It is a special oil-absorbing Micro-sponge system controls oil and shine in the T-Zone for combination skin. This moisturizer is non-comedogenic and therefore won’t clog pores or break out even if you have acne prone skin. The skin feels softer and smoother which further adds a natural and matte finish throughout the day.

9. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream: Price – INR 995 for 50 ml (Buy HERE)

TBS is one of the top brands for skin care in India and the Vitamin E Moisture Cream perfectly fits he description for combination skin. it is powerfully enriched with one of the best antioxidants that help protect the skin against damaging environmental elements, such as the sun, pollution and cigarette smoke. It also helps to neutralize free radicals, which are destructive molecules that attack cell on the skin. it retains the moisture for a long time, keeping the skin supple and soft without getting greasy and oily. It also contains lanolin which is one of nature’s richest moisturizers.

10. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Protective Care – Combination to Oily Skin – INR 1350 for 40ml (Buy HERE)

La Roche-Posay Toleriane is a non-oily emulsion that blends into the skin like a dream. It gives an instant soothing and hydrating effect to the skin after application and calms the irritated skin. This product has been formulated for oily to combination skin and hydrates the dry areas without making it oily at all. The emulsion penetrates instantaneously and restores skin comfort. It is non-comedogenic and won’t clog the pores at all. Further it is fragrance-free, preservative- free and paraben-free.

Editor’s Note: That’s a nice list Sanchita. I used to swear by Lacto Calamine and still use only that on days when I don’t wish to use anything else on the face.

Have you tried these? Which is your favourite moisturizer for oily-combination skin?

10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Turned Vegetarian

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10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Turned Vegetarian

By Pallavi

Hiii Dearies,

Gradually world is becoming a healthier place to leave in. More and more people are cutting down and leaving Non Veg food permanently to switch over vegetarian food and lead a vegan lifestyle. The idea behind this is that health issues are increasing day by day. And people are looking to lead a healthier life and gradually increase their life expectancy.

Well, in India we Indians are believed to be star struck. So, whatever the celebrities do many of us blindly follow. And today we are presenting with you a list of celebrities who ditched non vegetarian food to adopt a completely vegan lifestyle –

1. Kangana Ranaut – The queen actress turned vegan as soon as she landed into Mumbai. She said that it has brought a lot of positivity in her life.

2. Shahid Kapoor – He got inspired by the book “Life is fair” by Brian Hines. He said in an interview that this book was gifted to him by his father Mr. Pankaj Kapoor. This actor is believed to have inspired a lot of celebs to turn vegetarian

3. Kareena Kapoor – Being from a healthy Punjabi family eating non veg was part of her lifestyle. But she gave up non veg food owing to healthy influence by her ex beau Shahid Kapoor. Even after their love saga ended she continues to remain vegan till date.

4. Aamir Khan – The perfectionist of bollywood is perfectionist here too. Once his present wife Kiran Rao showed her a video of 15 most common diseases which costs life and how they can be prevented after which he got hooked to vegan eating and never turned back.

5. Vidya Balan – She has been following a vegan diet and lifestyle since her birth. Few years ago her dietitian suggested her to have eggs but after some time she left eggs again and turned into a full vegetarian again.

6. Amitabh Bachchan – The mega star of bollywood has been vegetarian since a no. of years. And he has also been nominated by the PETA three times for being the hottest vegan celebrity.

7. Vidyut Jamval – This hot bodied actor has been vegan since he was  14 years old. He even mentioned once how his concentration has improved since he turned vegan

8. Neha Dhupia – The actress was going through health troubles some years ago. Her doctors suggested her to turn vegetarian and she did. She turned a complete vegetarian and was also named by PETA for the Asia Pacific sexiest vegetarian woman 2011.

9. Celina Jatley – In 2013 there was a 21 day vegan kickstart program which she joined with other celebrities. After which she turned vegetarian

10. Alia Bhatt – It seems that her real life inspiration Kareena Kapoor was the one who inspired her to become vegetarian. And looks like the youngest Bhatt daughter is not going back anytime soon.

So, these were some of the celebrities who ditched non veg food and became all vegetarian. Let me know if any of the other celebrities have also done the same in the comments down below.

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