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Hi all, Recently I watched the TV commercial of Blue Heaven cosmetics which featured their various new launches. As a lipstick junkie, I quickly searched for their lipsticks and was impressed with their lipstick options. I decided to buy their Non Transfer Lip Color in the shade Raspberry Love and I’ll be sharing my experience with you all. Packaging The lip color has an outer removable cardboard packaging. It is easy to remove and put it back in place. The actual lip color has a plastic packaging which resembles the shade of the lip color. Price Blue Heaven Cosmetics Non Transfer lip color is priced at Rs. 205 for 2.8 ml of product. Special Features
Shade & Pigmentation The shade Raspberry Love is a beautiful raspberry pink which would suit all skin tones. The lip color is pigmented and one swipe will make the lips opaque. Consistency & Smell The lip color has a normal consistency as other liquid lipsticks. It takes a few seconds to dry and once it is dry, it becomes completely matte. It doesn’t get patchy if you apply an extra coat. It smells like a jasmine perfume which I don’t like but it vanishes after 5 minutes. Staying Power This lip color claims to stay for 8 hours and it is true unless you have oily meals. This is transfer proof and doesn’t stain your cup, straw or glass. My Experience I feel that this liquid lipstick performs way better than costlier liquid lipsticks which I’ve tried in the past. It is extremely pigmented, has matte finish and comfortable to wear. But it may dry your lips if you don’t moisturize the lips. I drank few glasses of water, sipped some juice and had idly but my lip color was perfect. But when I had oily food, the lip color started creasing from the inner corner and I had to reapply. The reapplication process was mess free too as the lip color didn’t get patchy. The only thing that bothers me is the smell (may be because I’ve sensitive nose) which vanishes in a few minutes. This is definitely an under rated product and I would highly recommend it to everyone as this is a steal for the price you pay. Buy it here Have you tried any Blue Heaven Cosmetics’ products? Do let me know on the comments section below. I’d love to try them as well! Let's get social. Find me at
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Hello all, Sultry summers are here and we sweat a lot, which results in body odor. But we all like to smell fresh and good isn’t? Body mists keep bad odor at bay but most of the body mists contain parabens and other chemicals which result in breast cancer and more deadly hazards. So it is important to use body mists which are Parabens and Sulphate free. And today, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on one such body mist from Natural Bath & Body in the variant Beautiful Day which I received in my April GlamEgo box. About Natural Bath & Body (In their words) At Natural Bath & Body, we formulate unique personal care solutions that capture the raw benefits of nature’s essential oils and botanical extracts through a fluid synergy of Ayurvedic knowledge, creative artistry and contemporary technology. We pride ourselves in the use of exotic ingredients sourced from various continents, from the Atlas Hills in Moroccoto the gloriously rich forests in China. Packaging The body mist is packed in a plastic bottle with spray nozzle and a sturdy cap. As the bottle is transparent, it is easier to keep track of the quantity. It is also travel friendly and you don’t have to worry about the bottle breaking or the cap leaking. Description Our beautiful day body mist manages to capture a hint of happiness and a dash of sunshine in a bottle, to perk up your mornings with a fragrant burst that blends floral top notes with nuances of fresh zesty-ness. This gorgeous aromatic expression completely envelops you to ensure that you have your sunny side all day long! Ingredients Purified Water, Denatured Alchol, Polysorbate 20, PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Organic Vegetable Glycerine, Methanol, Fragrance. Paraben Free | Sulfate Free | No Harmful Colorants | Petrolatum Free | No Harsh Chemicals Price & Quantity It is priced at Rs. 325 for 200 ml of body mist. Smell It has a fresh smell which is perfect for Spring/Summer. It is neither overpowering nor too mild. It is definitely a happy smell which will lift you up on a bad day. I’m sure that it wouldn’t irritate your sensitive nose. Staying Power This body mist lingers on me for about 3 to 4 hours as I excessively sweat. Re-application is needed as it wouldn’t last the whole day. My Experience I was skeptical about the body mist when I opened the GlamEgo box, as I’ve sensitive nose and I’m allergic to most of the scents be it lemon, jasmine, lilies and the list goes on. I tend to sneeze if I pass by any overpowering perfume/body mist smell. But as soon as I smelled this body mist, I knew that I’ve found my happy smell. I’ve been using it for more than a week now and it doesn’t irritate my nose. This was my travel companion too and it didn’t break, crack or leak. Its staying power is less when compared to others as it is natural and doesn’t have parabens. This is definitely a hint of happiness and a dash of sunshine in a bottle. If you like using fresh and earthy fragrances, you should buy this. Order your bottle of happiness here Let's get social. Find me at Summer is here and the frequently asked or googled question is how to remove tan. Though we apply sunscreen on a regular basis, our skin tends to get tanned. If you don’t like uneven tan, you don’t have to visit the parlor often. Instead, you can make your own anti-tan face mask. So visit your kitchen and reach out to these ingredients. Ingredients
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Hi all, Hope you all enjoyed your Easter weekend. Summer is here and it is scotching hot. Sweat and soaring temperature takes a toll on our skin. It is very important to practice a summer skincare routine according to your skin’s needs. I thought it is the right time to share my summer skincare favorites and the makeup products that I like to use during summer. 1. Clean & Clear Face Wash
My skin gets oilier during summers and the Clean & Clear face wash absorbs the excess oil and makes my skin non – greasy. The best thing about this face wash is that, it doesn’t make my skin patchy. 2. Greenberry Organics Green Clay & Ylang Ylang Oil Face Wash This face wash is a boon to oily skinned beauties. I use it as my morning face wash when my face is the oiliest. This face wash keeps excess oil at bay for about 5 to 6 hours. It has also made my skin soft and supple. 3. Greenberry Organics 3 in 1 Mud Ash This is a magical product which works as a cleanser, scrub and also a mask. I love to use it as a scrub as the charcoal present in it acts as a magnet and removes blackheads and other impurities. 4. Lotus Matte Gel Sunscreen Sunscreens are a must everyday especially during summer. The Lotus matte gel sunscreen feels light on the skin and has a cooling effect. Though I sweat a lot, it stays on my skin for the whole day. 5. Pond’s BB Cream The Pond’s BB cream is light weight and gives a natural finish to my skin without making it look cakey. This is one of the few BB creams that match my skin tone perfectly. An added advantage is that, it has SPF which is great. 6. Lakme White Intense Compact Powder Compact powders are a must during summers as they keep the makeup on place and also avoid excessive sweating. Lakme white intense compact powder makes my skin look fresh and non oily. 7. Plum Kajal I avoid using liquid eyeliners in summer as sweating can ruin the eye makeup. Plum kajal is water proof and survives the whole day until it is removed with a makeup remover. I use it as an eyeliner and as a kajal. 8. Elle 18 Prom Pink Lipstick This lipstick shade is one of my favorites as it is summer appropriate and also is highly pigmented. It moisturizes the lips and avoids chapping. It lasts for quite a long time and fades slightly after meals, leaving a beautiful tint. 9. Innisfree Sheet Masks At the end of a hot and tiring day, Innisfree sheet masks help in pampering and refreshing my skin. It gives a cooling effect and relaxes my body and mind. This 15 minutes ritual leaves my skin fresh, healthy and rejuvenated. 10. Natural Bath & Body Mist A body mist is a must for me as I sweat like a pig (literally). I received Natural Bath & Body mist in my April GlamEgo box and I love it. It has a fresh smell that isn’t strong but sweet. It doesn’t irritate my super sensitive nose and lingers for about 4 to 5 hours. Hope you all liked my summer makeup & skincare essentials. Let me know your essentials on the comments section below. Let's get social. Find me at Hi all, Hope you are all doing well. I recently purchased India’s most affordable monthly subscription box by GlamEgo priced at Rs. 199 (now at Rs. 249). It was introduced in March and received so much hype due to the affordability and personalization options. I was intrigued to give it a try. If you want to know if it is worth the hype, please keep on reading. What is a Subscription Box? Subscription boxes are monthly boxes that allow you try new launches of full sized or sachets of skin care, hair care and makeup products at one affordable monthly cost. If you love trying new launches without burning a hole in your wallet, then subscription boxes are the best option. Packaging GlamEgo April box comes in an eco – friendly carton box which had 4 products that were safely packed in bubble wraps. The box was easy to open as I always find it difficult to open boxes! What’s in my GlamEgo box? My April GlamEgo box had 4 products along with a card mentioning the product details.
Natural Bath & Body Mist Natural Bath & Body mist is the first and my favorite product in the box. It is a green travel friendly bottle with spray nozzles and smells amazing. It is perfect for their April theme – Spring’s Arrival as it has a fresh smell that lingers for quite a long time. IHT9 Shampoo & Conditioner IHT9 natural hair loss therapy shampoo and conditioner by LASS naturals are ayurvedic products which contain extracts of neem, shikkai, aloe vera, amla and many other natural ingredients. They are SLES, Paraben and Phthalates free, 100% natural, vegetarian and GMP certified. INVEDA Body Butter Cream INVEDA body butter cream is packed with anti – oxidants & stimulating emulients. It also has almond and vanilla which rejuvenates the skin. It smells good and has a creamy consistency. My Experience I received the box on April 12th after waiting for 10 days (that’s quite a long time!). I was excited with their personalization option as I mentioned earlier but I was quite disappointed as I couldn’t find any makeup products. The best part about this box is the body mist and body butter which makes me satisfied about my purchase. On spending Rs. 249, I received products worth Rs. 610 which is great. This box has given me the opportunity to try good brands which I haven’t tried before. I love exploring Indian brands and this box is the perfect package of good Indian brands. Have you tried GlamEgo boxes? Let me know your experience on the comments section below. Buy GlamEgo box from here Let's get social. Find me at Hello all, Hope you are all doing well. Does your skin get super oily during Summer? Do you like using natural products? Are you hunting for a 100% sulphate free & paraben free face wash? If you have answered ‘yes’ for any of the above questions, then this magical product is for you. I’m talking about Greenberry Organics French Green Clay & Ylang Ylang Oil Face Wash which is one of their 4 Summer launches. About Greenberry Organics Greenberry Organics is an Indian company started by an XLRI graduate and his mother in 2016 to revive the bathing and personal hygiene experience of the people. Within a short span of time, Greenberry Organics Mud Ash 3 in 1 Face Mask became Amazon’s best seller. They have their own herbal farm too. How cool is that? Their products are
Packaging Greenberry Organics French Green Clay & Ylang Ylang Oil Face Wash is packed in a transparent plastic bottle with a pump dispenser which is easy to use. Ingredients
Product Description Summers and oily skin are a disfavouring issue and we are working towards taking this problem off your plate. Replete with the goodness of Ylang Ylang, this solution is the soothing addition to your kitty. An excellent calming agent, the oil of Ylang Ylang leaves you with a relaxed skin that might otherwise become shriveled and languished with exposure to sun and heat. The hydrating property of Aloe Vera replenishes the necessary moisture without clogging your pores or caking your skin. Add to that the exfoliating property of Green Clay and your skin gets rid of all the excess oil while leaving it cool and doused. Price & Quantity Rs. 599 for 150 ml of product but I purchased from Amazon on a sale for Rs. 399. Color & Consistency It is a liquid face wash which is greenish in color as it contains aloe vera and green clay. The consistency of the face wash is quite thick and not liquidy. My Experience I received the package around 8.30 am and I decided to use it as my morning face wash when my skin is the oiliest. As soon as I opened the packaging, I could sense a fresh and natural smell as I have very sensitive nose. I took a pea sized amount of the face wash which was easy to spread and formed enough lather to cleanse. My face was oil free yet not patchy. My skin felt soothed and calm and it didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. My face stayed fresh for about 5 to 6 hours. My Father's Experience My father has very oily skin and after using the face wash, his skin was less oily than the other days even after being out in the sun for about 4 hours. This has become his favorite too. My Final Thoughts I have fell in love for the second time with this Greenberry Organics product. I am impressed with their French Green Clay & Ylang Ylang Oil Face Wash because
The only thing that bothers me is the price, but it is worth the price as it is handmade and 100% natural. You can purchase it on offer on the frequent Amazon sales. This is definitely a must have product for summer. Are you ready to indulge in a royal bathing experience? Place your order at Amazon now. NOTE: Shake well before use as the green clay tends to settle down. Have you used Greenberry Organics products? Let me know your favorite product on the comments section below. Let’s get social. Find me on Hi all, Hope you are all doing well. I recently shared my review on Incolor Matte Me lipstick in 404 and many of you liked my makeup look. So today’s blog post is the makeup breakdown of that look. It is a bold red lips look with subtle eyes which you can try for Easter, parties or weddings. Products Used Foundation – Maybelline Fit Me Concealer – Miss Claire concealer shade no 12 Powder – Lakme White Intense compact powder Eyeshadow, Eyebrow & Contouring – Maybelline Nudes Palette Mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Volum Express Blush – Maybelline Cheeky Glow Lipstick – Incolor Matte Me 404 Steps 1. I started off by applying Miss Claire concealer in the shade 12 which is a color corrector under my eyes. 2. I applied Maybelline Fit Me foundation with a spoon brush for an air brushed and natural look. This foundation is matte and is appropriate for Summer as it controls excess oil. 3. Using Lakme White Intense compact powder, I set the concealer, as setting the concealer under the eyes keeps the concealer on place and avoids creasing. 4. I filled in my eyebrows using the grey shade from the Maybelline Nudes palette. I applied the golden shade on my eyelids and applied the chocolate brown shade on the crease to give some depth to my hooded eyes. 5. I used the matte black shade from the same palette to line my eye lids and also my waterline. You can also use an eye liner or kajal as per your preference. 6. Using Maybelline Lash Sensational Volum Express mascara, I completed my eye look. 7. For contouring, I took the chocolate brown shade and applied on the hollows of my cheeks, my jaw line and also on the sides of my nose. 8. For highlighting, I used a shimmery highlighting shade from the same palette and applied on the high points of my face – cheek bones, bridge of my nose and chin. 9. I applied Maybelline Cheeky glow blush on the apples of my cheeks for a naturally flushed look. 10. I finished this look by applying Incolor Matte Me lipstick in 404. Hope you liked this look. If you try this look, do tag me on social media as I’d love to see them. Do leave your requests and feedback on the comments section below. Let’s get social. Find me on Hello all, Lip balms are the best friends for those who don’t like chapped lips. Tinted lip balms are a boon for people like me who loves a tint of color in addition to soft and moisturized lips. Lip balms should be applied in Summer too as our lips need hydration. Also we spend most of our day in an air conditioned environment which makes the lips dry. I’ll be sharing a mini review about my top 5 favorite tinted lip balms today. 1. Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop – Pink Shock Maybelline is to be blamed for my lip balm addiction. I like their electro pop collection better than the original baby lips variant as they are light on the lips and are pigmented. Pink Shock is a beautiful pink shade which is moisturizing and stays on the lips for a long time. 2. Maybelline Color Bloom – Pink Blossom Maybelline’s Color Bloom range of lip balms are sheen once applied but becomes tinted in a few seconds. The color stays on the lips for a whole day and is quite moisturizing which makes it suitable for everyday use. 3. Lipice Sheen Color Lip Conditioner |
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