Sleek MakeUP Bare Skin Foundation Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: This unique super-light foundation gives skin a barely-there no makeup feel, whilst delivering a beautifully even and natural flawless finish. .
Provides light to medium, buildable coverage
Conceals blemishes and imperfections
Innovative formula evens out skin tone
Advanced moisturising properties help to keep skin nourished
Light base feels weightless, allowing skin to breathe
Instantly enhances and illuminates skin
MRP: $13.49 for 30ml
Directions: Blend smoothly and evenly with your fingertips or a foundation brush, working outwards from the centre of your face.
It comes in a glass square bottle packaging with a black cap and a black pump dispensor. Since it is glass, not very travel friendly and slightly heavy too.
I like the fact that it comes in 12 shades and cater to every skin tone possible from lightest to darkest. Its thick and creamy unlike your runny liquid foundation.
It gives medium coverage, even though buildable, wont give that complete flawless coverage hiding your marks/scars. Its good for everyday use, like a tinted moisturiser. And gives that dewy, glowing finish. It stays for 3-4 hours and then starts getting shiny on the T-zone since its quite rich. Oily/combination skin needs powder touch up after 3-4 hours.
Barley is light for me and Praline is dark, so I mix the both and get the perfect shade.I think Bamboo or Creme Caramel would suit my NC37 skin tone well.
Here it is on me. I have mixed both the shades here.
I would recommend this for people with dry skin looking for a dewy finish foundation and those who do not need much coverage.
ZA True White Cleansing Foam, Toner, Night Cream Review
Hey guys,
I had reviewed my favourite moisturizer these days HERE. i.e ZA True White Day Protector. I have been trying the cleansing foam, toner and night cream from the same range since quite some time and would be reviewing those today.
About the ZA range by Shiseido : ZA (pronounced as zi:ei) True White features three best whitening ingredients –Revolutionary 4MSK Formula penetrates deep within the skin to diminish the formation of excessive melanin, reduce blemishes & dark spots that are visible on the surface giving an even-toned radiance.
Vitamin C Complex with a potent combination of APM (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) and VC-IP (Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate) lightens the deep rooted melanin pigments to restore skin’s translucence.
The range is enriched with exclusive SPA ingredients like Natural Spring Water from the foothills of Mount Cazzaro in Tuscany, Italy, Trehalose and White Lily extract to give unparalleled moisture to the skin. Its Prism Enhancer System removes unwanted dead corneal cells and allows for maximum diffusion of light on the skin’s surface making it radiant with brightness.
ZA True White Cleansing Foam
What the Company claims: A whitening cleansing foam that provides essential care for moisturized translucent skin.
How to: Squeeze a small amount onto palm and work into a lather using cool or lukewarm water. Gently massage over face in circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.349/- for 100g (Available for Rs.339/- HERE)
It comes with a flip cap packaging. It is the creamiest face wash I have ever seen or used, like literal cream! It has small brown granules which help in light exfoliation and not harsh. It cleanses well and even removes your basic makeup.
Only issue being, I find it slightly drying, though thats the case with most cream based face washes. I generally like gel based ones for the same reason. But still it was the least drying and the most creamy cream based face wash. I would not recommend it for dry skin, unless you are used to cream based face washes. But would work great with oily combination skin, with some moisturizer above it, of course.
Rating: 3.75/5
ZA True White Toner
What the Company claims: A whitening toner for moisturized translucent skin.
How to: Smooth an appropriate amount over face with hand or cotton pad after cleansing.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.699/- for 150ml
Its a runny watery liquid, has a soft floral smell and does not dry out the skin even though it has alcohol.
I am not much of a toner person. I know people always recommend the CTM routine, but I am more into facial mists. Toner is not really my thing. Though it helps in cleaning and tightening pores,etc. I have not seen any major difference with/without toners on my skin. Or may be I am never regular enough with toners.
I definitely prefer alcohol free toners, as alcohol totally rips the moisture from the skin. There are not many options in India as far as good alcohol free toners are concerned. If you are into the CTM routine and tone regularly and are ok with toners having alcohol, do give this a try. I did not see too much of a difference though. Might work more for people with oily skin.
Rating: 3/5
ZA True White Night Cream
What the Company claims: This whitening Night Cream works hard while you are fast asleep. Gives high Whitening effect by diminishing melanisation, dark sports, blemish marks and patchiness to reveal translucent, clear skin; and Moisturizing effect by removing excess surface cells, while deeply hydrating skin from inside-out.
How to use: Smooth an appropriate amount over face with fingers after toner. Apply several dots on the face and spread evenly from the centre of the face outwards.
MRP: Rs.999/- for 40g
It comes in jar packaging like the ZA True White Day Cream. It has a gel like texture and is water based. It gets completely absorbed into the skin and there is no greasiness with this.
You don’t even need too much product, but just a pea sized amount. This will best suit people with oily skin. If you have dry skin and prefer light creams, then you will like it. But if you love heavy rich creams at night, this won’t be enough in terms of moisturization. I like water based creams especially in summers. Though at times I prefer richer ones when I feel my skin looks dry and needs hydration and moisture.
I did not find it deeply hydrating as claimed but it did help in healing a few acne spots faster. Worth a try.
Rating: 3.5/5
My favourite from the ZA Range is still the True White Day Protector, followed by the Cleansing Foam, Night Cream and Toner.
Have you tried the ZA skincare range ? If yes, what is your favourite ? If no, what would you like to try first ?
International Giveaway: Win a Daniel Wellington Watch
Yes, you heard it right. A Daniel Wellington watch of your choice! Is’nt that amazing ?!
About Daniel Wellington: The story behind Daniel Wellington begins with a trip half way around the globe where Filip Tysander, the founder of Daniel Wellington, met an intriguing gentleman from the British Isles. The man had the inspiring ability to be gentlemanly but still relaxed and unpretentious. He had an impeccable style, and loved to wear his watches on old weathered NATO straps. His name? Well, Daniel Wellington, of course..
The “preppy” trend is bigger than ever before. And while there are many big players in the fashion industry that cater to preppy needs, such as Ralph Lauren, Gant and Brooks Brothers, we felt that there was an empty space in the watch market. There was something missing.
We believe that Daniel Wellington fills that gap. Our vision is that when someone thinks of a preppy dressed person, he or she is wearing a Daniel Wellington watch.
Slowly but surely, a beautiful watch emerged. It was thin, refined and perfectly round. It was minimalistic and didn’t have too many details. We believe that the traditional, yet crisp design blends together perfectly with the colourful NATO strap and will appeal to almost everyone with a sense for classic and timeless design.
The straps themselves are an important part of the watch. NATO straps originate from the British navy, where divers would use the strong nylon straps over their wet suits. Even though they were originally made to avoid rust, we love the look and versatility of them. That’s why we wanted to create a line of different straps with different colours and patterns – but all with a strong bond to the British Isles.
Sean Connery, another big fan of the NATO strap, wore one in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger”. Need we say more?
The Daniel Wellington watch is suitable for every occasion. Regardless if you’re attending a black tie event, playing a game of tennis or enjoying a sunny day at the beach club – the Daniel Wellington is a beautiful companion.
Not only that, but with interchangeable straps you can have a different watch for every day of the week.
Daniel Wellington Watches range from $135 to $229. They have some super classy designs. I personally love each of them. And once you own a watch, you only need to buy straps then, since they are all interchangeable. They have dials in gold, silver, rose gold. My personal favourite is rose gold <3
I owned a Classic Southampton Lady, which I have shown in many of my outfit posts here. And the recent additions are Classic St.Andrews Lady and an strap for my Classic Southampton Lady dial.
This is the first giveaway I am conducting that is open for men as well. Its open both for men and women and worldwide. So, basically anyone can participate. Its open for all.
Rules you need to follow:
1. Like Daniel Wellington on Facebook and follow us on Instagram (@danielwellingtonwatches)
2. Like our page on facebook and follow me on Instagram.
3. Follow me on twitter and tweet about the giveaway.
4. Comment below this post,a link to the Daniel Wellington watch (from www.danielwellington.com) you like the most and want to win.
Some other optional rules. You can enter in the Rafflecopter widget below.
If you are new to my blog, check out all the bridal diaries posts and updates HERE.
I wanted to update you all with a 4 months remaining post and what all I am done with, from the things which were pending in my 6 months post HERE, but I have no idea where time is flying! Like literally flying.
So ya, exactly 3 months to go now. I still can’t believe it!
Things Done from the ‘things I had to do’ mentioned in the 6 months post 😀
Done with most of my trousseau shopping. Rushing to the tailors and all these days.
Got my gharchoda from Khatri and panetar i.e the wedding sarees. Yes, we need to wear two together.
Nothing on the weight front yet :/ God, I just have 3 months and I have’nt started with anything yet.
Done with the honeymoon bookings
Done with the photographer and videographer bookings
Bangles and Dupatta are pending. I got the white chooda part though.
Got a nice sela with paithani work from Ratanshi Kheraj. The entire work comes on the front when the saree is worn Gujurati style.
Yet to find a nice gown for the DJ
Done with the gold and diamond jewellery shopping too.
I buy my diamonds from Manubhai Jewellers in Mumbai. I think they are the best in Mumbai when it comes to diamonds and the designs they have are more than any other store in Mumbai.
In addition, I got some nice golden leg thongs (the one which are tied up like anklets but connect to the second toe like haathphool) and a pretty rose gold clutch from the World Trade Center exhibition. I am planning to wear the leg thongs during the wedding. Also, I got nice gold Inc.5 weddingey shoes.
Also bought sarees and dresses and few dresses from the boy’s side too. Few are semi stitched, so have to get them stitched. Got one white and pink pretty chaniya choli. Even that was semi stitched, have already given that for stitching.
Next week, going to Gaurang, the famous guy who designs and stitches designer blouses for gharchoda since I don’t know how many years. (Pink Lady in Ghatkopar) I have heard a lot about him. I would be getting my morning mandva sela and gharchoda blouse designed by him.
I stocked on some basic lingerie during the Marks & Spencer sale. Have to get a few more things. You must have seen the bikini and chemise I got HERE. Also have some stuff from La Senza (Love this blue one from the Show Off Collection..my first La Senza :p ). Planning to buy a few more things like a multi way bra, pasties, etc.,you know how the backless and deep back cholis,etc are.
I know I have to do a bridal makeup artists and photographers in Mumbai post since a long time. I will definitely do it, caught up with a lot of things right now.
Also, yours truly is nominated for the ELLE Beauty Awards Blogger of the Year 2014. Our first challenge was a braided look. If you can please spare a second to vote me HERE, I did be thankful 🙂
More updates soon! Follow me on twitter HERE or on Instagram HERE for more rants.
What the Company claims: Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Range: Enriched with the goodness of oils and fruit vitamins, Triple Nutrition nourishes and strengthens* the hair from scalp, through lengths to tips, leaving hair strong, nourished, shiny and manageable. This range has been specially developed for Indian women and has an exquisite fragrance. The conditioner can be applied on hair and scalp.
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Shampoo: Available in 80 ml for MRP Rs. 69, 175 ml for MRP Rs. 135, 340 ml for MRP Rs. 230, sachet:6.5ml for MRP Rs.3
Shampoo Ingredients:
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Conditioner: Available in 80 ml for MRP Rs. 70, 175 ml for MRP Rs. 135,sachet: 7.5ml for MRP Rs.4
Conditioner Ingredients:
Recently Alia Bhatt,being the new Garnier Fructis Brand Ambassador, launched this new Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner at Palladium Hotel.
It comes in a lovely yellow colored packaging. Triple Nutrition involves Coconut Oil, Almond Oil and Olive Oil. I was never much impressed with Garnier Fructis range especially the conditioner, coz what I seek in a shampoo is smooth, silky, shiny hair which the previous range did not give me. Though it helped in cleansing well and frizz control, straighter hair.
So I did not expect much from this range too, but reading the claims and ingredients, I did find it interesting.
L’Oreal Paris had launched the 6 Oil Nourish Range sometime back, and both L’Oreal and Garnier Fructis fall under the L’Oreal Paris group. So another oil based nourishing shampoo range from the same parent company, was intriguing.
The ingredients of both the ranges are quite similar. Even the 3 oils out of the 6 in L’Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Range are the same, with actually the slightly more expensive ones like Argan, Jojoba and Camelina being removed, when the price of both the ranges is exactly the same for the same quantity.
Though I would say its nice that its not completely oil based and has a blend of fruits like lemon, apple and sugarcane extracts too, which makes it lighter and perfect for oily scalp and hair.
Both the shampoo and conditioner are white in colour. Not too thick nor the runny kinds. I love the fresh lemon, apple smell!
Shampoo cleanses hair amazingly well in one single wash. If you have oiled your hair, you might need two washes. Conditioner is creamy but not rich. And not gel like which slips or falls from the hand, like in some brands. Its the perfect texture and moisturizing enough. Though they say you can use it on your scalp, I never use the conditioners on my scalp.
Leaves the hair softer, smoother and stays so for 2-3 days without the scalp feeling oily/greasy. And hair was tangle free. Though it does not help much in hairfall and dandruff, which I did not even expect it too.
If the shampoo/conditioner is not moisturizing enough, it may leave the hair dry, but if it is too rich and creamy, it weighs down oily scalp and hair, though works well for dry hair.
L’Oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Range is richer and perfect for dry hair. This one is moisturizing yet light enough for normal to oily hair.
Overall, I liked it. Much beyond expectations being Garnier Fructis. The 1st ever Garnier Fructis range that worked so well for me.
Have you tried the new Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo, Conditioner ?
Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: This exclusive i-Divine Palette is inspired by the explosion of vibrant exotic colours seen at the Rio Carnival, with bursts of golden yellow, intense fuchsia and metallic green hues.
Each shade is highly pigmented, reflecting the exciting carnival celebrations and everything that is Brazilian! Create shimmering eyes with super-charged shades that pop.
This palette of vibrant colours suits all skin tones and the exclusive packaging captures the flamboyant, exotic carnival costumes.
* Available only while stocks last
Weight : 12X1.1g/12×0.03floz
Storage info :Store in a cool dry place.
Not tested on animals
Please note, that this product is not available in the USA due to shipping regulations. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Directions to use:
MRP: $9.99
Another Limited Edition i-Divine Palette from Sleek MakeUP. This time its all about bright shades, for this is inspired by Brazil’s Rio Carnival!
It has the same standard Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palettes packaging and comes with a mirror and a two-sided sponge applicator.
Though I am not a fan of brights, this palette has some beautiful warms and n*des too!
The matte shades in Sleek MakeUP i-Divines were always a little powdery. But all the shades in this palette including the mattes are super bright, smooth and pigmented!
I could’nt believe the pigmentation these had. All the swatches are just one swipe.
Top Row:
Tropics: Matte bright coral orange
Night Fever: Matte bright reddish pink
Ipanema: Satin Plum with gold shimmer
Caipirinha: Metallic lime green
Urca: Beautiful satin finish muted light gold. My favorite <3
Leblon: Deep Matte Jet Black. Most pigmented black in a palette!
Bottom Row:
Cachaca: Metallic white
City of God: Metallic bright yellow
Copacabana: Satin finish beige n*de with gold shimmer
Sao Conrado: Matte carrot pink
Bossa Nova: Beautiful satin finish bluish purple. Another favorite <3
Leme: Gorgeous satin deep blue. Perfect for blue smokey eyes.
Overall, I would say, this is by far the most pigmented Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palette. If you are into brights, grab it right now before the stocks get over since its a limited edition. And even if you are not into brights like me, 5-6 shades are such that are super versatile, pigmented, warm, wearable and match up/blend with everything.
10 Things you Don’t Know About Alia Bhatt & Win Maybelline Hampers
Hey guys,
I am back with an interesting contest. This time we have 5 winners! And 5 exciting hampers!
Maybelline India recently had a Google Hangout with Alia Bhatt and all her fans from Mumbai and Delhi. It was quite a HIT, must say.
Here is a short video on the hangout and Alia Bhatt revealing few of her secrets. 😀
This contest is very simple and easy. All you need to do is:
1. Watch the video and answer any 2 things about Alia Bhatt in the comments below. Something you did’nt know about before, something that surprised you, anything that caught your attention. (No copy paste answers would be accepted)
2. Subscribe to our blog by entering your email id HERE and completing the subscription request, and also verify the subscription by clicking on the link in the mail you receive.
1. Share this post on facebook tagging 2 of your friends for extra entries.
2. Can also tweet more for additional entries.
Leave the tweet link, facebook share link and your email id (both the email ids to contact and the one you used to subscribe to blog, if they are different) along with your answer in the comments below.
The contest starts today and ends after a week on 7th September. 5 winners will be selected randomly out of those who answered correctly and followed the rules. More shares = More entries.
So, watch the video, answer the question and share away!
Good Luck 🙂
P.S: The pic is taken from Maybelline India twitter page, hamper may or may not be the same. Prizes would be sent by Maybelline India.
What the Company claims: Revitalises the scalp bringing essential nutrition to the hair root. Restores its natural vigour and vitality.
Iraya’s Keshavardhak Lepa, an ancient ayurvedic recipe contains 11 powerful herbs for reversing premature hair loss. It is a powerful hair tonic compound that strengthens the hair root and stimulates micro- circulation in the scalp. Helps prevent and stop hairfall. The perfect care for thinning hair and for treating alopecia.
Usage: Form a thin paste by mixing it with water and/or some oil (for dry scalp). Part the hair and carefully apply to the entire scalp. For best results, cover your hair with a hot, wet towel and leave on for atleast an hour.
Note- After the first application, you may notice some hair fall, do not worry these are dead hair follicles that are eliminated as the first part of the treatment.
Ingredients: 11 powerful ayurvedic herbs including triphala, gokharu & maka
MRP: Rs.495/- for 50g
It comes in a cute wooden jar matki with a cap. And inside you have the powder in a plastic zip pouch.
Since the product is to be used on the entire scalp, the 50g pack would last 3 uses. You can either mix it with water or with oil. I have tried once with both. The hair and scalp feel a little drier when mixed with water, coz the water would evaporate quickly and you need to keep the mask for an hour.
With oil, hair won’t feel dry, but it would be a little difficult to wash off.
I used it alternate weeks i.e with one week gap in between. I did not notice any hair fall as such when I was using this, but could not notice any new hair growth too, in this short time and in just 3 uses.
Before- After
Though the herbs mentioned in the ingredients like triphala, gokharu, maka and a few others are the best to prevent hair loss and regenerate new hair. But, one needs to give it time and use it consistently to see results.
I think it should have been sold in a 100g pack and obviously at less a price than the double of 50g, to be economical and for one to see some good results.
Overall, I would say, definitely worth a try if you are suffering from hair loss.
Have you tried the Iraya Keshavardhak Lepa or any other ayurvedic preparation to fight against hair fall ? Did you notice results ?
Few weeks back, I was invited to visit the L’Oreal Paris Labs in Mumbai and see how they make the hair color, process, behind the scenes, etc.
At first, we were given an introduction to the new L’Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss and the new Chocolate Collection (See more HERE). We were given a presentation about what goes behind L’Oreal Paris and the research in the labs by Maxime De Boni.
Then we took a round of the L’Oreal Labs on the other floor. Later we saw the rooms where they give the hair color to women to try on themselves and observe their way of application, way of washing it, etc. They also help them or teach them if they feel the method is not right.
A discussion room right besides their room, to work on their observations and how and what they can include in the product, to make it easier for women to colour their hair at home by themselves.
We also saw a small experimental salon where they colour their hair and a light room to check the hair colour under the dark light.
Overall, it was good to see ‘what goes beyond’ the hair color and the research involved. Though I would say, it could have been better if we were taken inside the labs to see it live, but since it was against the company’s policy, can’t do much there.
Have you seen any lab where makeup/hair products are made ? Your experience ?
This time we are back to the pink box! Yay 😀 How we love pink :p And also we have 4 new brands in the My Envy Box.
What I got in my box:
2 sachets of L’Occitane En Provence Angelic Hydra Vital gel (Rs.2990/- for 50 ml)- The qty is pretty decent. I like how light weight and ultra moisturizing it is.
7 ml tube of Wild Ferns (New Zealand based brand) Manuka Honey Conditioning Hand Creme (Rs.1500/- for 85ml)
Pefume Vial- Givenchy Play For Her (Rs 5750 for 75ml- Its a litte too strong and fruity with top notes being Orange Blossom and Pink Peppercorn
20ml tube of Natio (popular Australian brand) Ageless Dual action Cleanser and Exfoliator (Rs.1010/- for 75ml)- I think its a pretty good qty and this can be my perfect travel companion. I love cleansers that exfolaite as well and are not drying or stretchy on the skin.
5 ml of Epique Advanced UV Protection System (Rs 2700/- 15ml)- Switzerland based brand. I like the fact that it has SPF50. Super expensive though :/
This time there is also an additional card for a free eye makeup consultation at Givenchy.
I did not get the H2O sample this time too, whereas many others did. I would anyday prefer a bigger 20-30 ml H2O sample than a small 3-5ml sachets/tube from an international brand. I like to use the product well to judge whether it works for me, and I cannot do so, with a small sample. I did not get H2o previous month too, and a small 5ml tube. Same thing again. I would request My Envy Box to have bigger samples.
Overall, a mixed bag again. In terms of pricing it may be good, coz 1-2 products like Epique are super expensive. But I would love to try bigger sizes of not so expensive brands.
