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A lot of people feel inclined to learn how to do their own manicures, pedicures, and other beauty treatments at home on their own when they calculate how much they spend on these things each month. When they think about how much they spend actually paying a professional to do the job, maintaining the work that is done, as well as buying products to use at home, they see that they could save tons of money. They can invest in some nice equipment and nice products to do their own manicure and other beauty treatments. However, they need to learn the basic steps.

If you have gone to a professional many times to have your nails done, you can basically follow the process that the professional uses. Some people do not pay attention when they are getting their nails or toes done, so this quick reminder can be very helpful.

The very first thing that you want to do is start off with clean nails. This involves getting rid of nail polish and making sure that the nails are clean on top and underneath. Next, make sure that your nails are all the same length. This may involve trimming the nails as well as filing them. You want to give them a good shape, something that you will be comfortable with.

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Once your nails are all cleaned up and they have been trimmed and filed, you can begin the most relaxing part of the manicure. Soak your fingers or even your entire hands in warm water. Some people like to use a mild soap or another product that has been designed for this purpose. Soaking your hands in warm water not only relaxes you, but it loosens up the cuticles.

After your hands have soaked for a little bit, you want to take them out of the water and dry them up. Now you can begin working on the cuticles. Using the proper tools, push them back and trim them if necessary. Now that your hands are dry and your cuticles are in good condition, you can apply nail polish and a nail polish extender. You want to preserve the life of the nail polish as long as possible and help your manicure to last.

After your nails are done and the nail polish has dried, you want to apply moisturiser to your hands. Many individuals enjoy this part of the manicure. They may spend a lot of time just sitting back and looking at how pretty their nails look while allowing the moisturiser to soak in. As they rub the moisturiser in, they will do a small hand massage. This is a great way to end the manicure. Not only will your nails look great, but you will feel relaxed.

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You guys must know Nykaa recently has come up with their own range of makeup. After the successful launch of their nail paints and bath & body products, Nykaa announced their new baby which is the ‘So Matte’ range of lipsticks. Ever since I saw Nykaa’s Instagram story about their new launch, I was determined to try them out as soon as they hit the market. I kept the promise and got two shades from the range. Today, I will be reviewing the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks  for you.

Nykaa So Matte lipsticks have 13 shades in the range. The shade range has a quite diverse colour palette, from nudes to pinks, reds and plums. I liked how they tried to include at least one from each colour family. After investing a lot of time choosing two best shades from the entire range, I ended up buying Orange Vice and Pink Flirt. Continue reading this post for the review and some swatches.

Price- 399 INR

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks come in very pretty reddish/pinkish watercolour patterned boxes. The lipstick bullets are housed in matte black cuboid cases that have metallic Nykaa logo on them. Each case has a magnetic closure to them which is really cool and convenient as it makes the lipsticks safe for travelling. I really liked the sleek and classy look of the lipstick cases. Although I am not a big fan of these cuboid-shaped lipstick cases as I find it difficult to have a good hold while applying directly with the bullet and also, they do not fit into my lipstick organiser. I don’t know if anyone faces the same problem or not but I do.

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
(L-R) Pink Flirt and Orange Vice

Shades- The two shades that I got from the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks collection are Orange Vice and Pink Flirt. Orange Vice is a bright orange lipstick with a little bit of rust/brown undertones. Although this lipstick looks bright on the lips, it looks a bit toned down and rustier in the bullet. Pink Flirt, on the other hand, is a bright fuschia colour that will suit almost every skin tone. I love pinks with blue undertones as it makes my face brighter and my teeth whiter. I like both the shades.

Pigmentation- These lipsticks are very pigmented. You get an opaque application in the first swipe. Although I have noticed a patchy application on my upper lip which is darker than my lower lip. It happened with the shade Pink Flirt. Orange Vice had a smooth and opaque colour distribution.

Texture- Although, Nykaa describes their So Matte lipsticks as matte, they do not go with our usual notion of a matte lipstick. These lipsticks are in between matte and satin. The texture of Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks is very soft and creamy. They are not drying, easy to apply, they glide on the lips smoothly, feel comfortable on the lips and the application is even. Being creamy mattes, they are just perfect for winters.

Staying Power- Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks stay put on my lips for about 4-5 hours at a stretch, without any touch ups. I had applied the shade Pink Flirt during pandal hopping on Kali Puja (Diwali) and in spite of the hot and humid weather and light snacking every now and then it lasted quite long, for about 5 hours. It only starts fading from the centre afterwards. I am quite happy with its longevity.

My Views on the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks

I am quite impressed with this new launch from Nykaa. These lipsticks are something that I can use every day during winters. My lips become very dry during winters and I don’t like putting on lipgloss, so choosing a lipstick for winters has always been a pain for me. I think I finally have got my perfect wintertime matte lippies. The best thing about these lipsticks is that they don’t settle into fine lines which a blessing for me because I have creases on my lips that make any matte lipstick look horrendous if I don’t hydrate my lips before the lipstick application. These Nykaa So Matte lipsticks are very hydrating that you don’t need any separate moisturisation before application.

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Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Orange Vice on my lips (Natural lighting)

 

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Pink Flirt on my lips (Natural lighting). I don’t know if it was the cloudy weather or my camera but the shade Pin Flirt looks too warm in this picture. So, I am inserting another picture which shows the exact colour.

 

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Pink Flirt on my lips (Artificial lighting)

Taking them off is quite a pain for me as they don’t want to come off completely even if you using a waterproof makeup remover. They leave a subtle tinge after you take it off. Other than that, I love them. These lipsticks smell like vanilla, the scent is pretty close to that of the MAC ones. They are creamy, hydrating, long-lasting and they don’t bleed. I think getting such quality withing a price-tag of only Rs 399 is quite a good deal. I would highly recommend these Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks to you guys. You can find them exclusively in the Nykaa website.

I hope you liked this review. Tell me what you feel about these lipsticks in the comments. I’ll be back with a new review very soon. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

Hey, everyone! Finally, my exams are over and I am ready to dedicate myself solely to blogging. I have missed blogging so much in the past few weeks. So, I am back again with a new post for you guys. Today’s post is going to be a review on the two perfumes I received from Neesh, one is their Rose E Mohabatt and the second one is Belle D’ Oud. So, without wasting any time, let’s jump into the post-

About Neesh

Before starting with the actual review let me share a few words about the brand, Neesh. Neesh is one of the fast-growing perfume
brands in India, creating something unique with their passion and has established a signature style. Their unique packaging, unmatched fragrance, and unparallel quality within such an inexpensive price tag, make them stand out from the rest.

Neesh perfumes come in 12 variants, 6 for men and 6 for women. Here are the names-

Men’s Collection- Oud-E-Khaas | Moha-Beau-T | Eau-De-Mehfil | Attar-E-Neesh | Attar-E-Nazakat | Atar-E-Ishq

Women’s Collection- Zaafran-E-Hindustan | Sultana | Rose-E-Mohabatt | Oud-De-Venice | Belle-D-Oud | Amour-De-Oud

They have three different categories of perfumes- light (ingredients like citrus, fruits. flowers etc.), medium (ingredients like tea, honey chocolate etc) and strong (ingredients like vanilla, must, wood, mukhallat etc) to help you choose according to your preference. The samples I got are from the light/medium family.

I am very bad at describing scents but still will try to do as much as I can. Please don’t be mad at me 😛

Prize- 340 INR

Rose E Mohabatt

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Rose-E-Mohabatt is my favourite of the two I received. It has a very sweet and warm scent to it which I found very feminine and delicate. The base note has Amber and Musk and this perfume is a perfect balance of these two. It’s more ambery than musky if that makes any sense!

Top Note– Honey-Suckle, Saffron

Middle Note– Rose, Lavender, Myrrh, Styrax.

Base Note– Musk, Amber, Labdanum

Buy here.

Belle D Oud

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Belle D Oud is also a nice fragrance but it is a bit strong for my taste. It has the essences of floral, fruity and also musky and amber notes. The fragrance is fresh and feminine, a little stronger than Rose E Mohabatt.

Top Note– Honey, Berry, Iran Saffron

Middle Note– Indian Rose, Exotic Prune

Base Note– Musk, Dark Amber

Buy here.

Overall, I like both Rose E Mohabatt and Belle D Oud, the first one being my favourite. The fragrances I received are very feminine and last for a long time, at least 9-10 hours on me. Note that no perfume lasts on me for more than 5 hours. I am really impressed with the longevity. Neesh Perfumes are brilliant combinations of attar and high-quality global scents. Thus, they have an oriental feel and warmth in them. I love that. All their perfumes come in 20ml pikpacks, which are very travel-friendly because they can be carried everywhere for the fact that they are not packaged in glass bottles. These perfumes fit in your pocket and purse very easily. Each spray of Neesh perfumes costs only Re 1.

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They also have gifting options for both men and women. You can find out more about them on their website www.neesh.in. I would suggest you to try at least one perfume from their range. I am sure you will like them. These perfumes are available on Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and eBay. I hope you liked my review. If you did then please do share this piece of information with your friends and family. See you guys in my next post. Until then, be safe & keep smiling.

Disclaimer- Products sent by brand in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliates links.

 

Hi, guys! Hope you are doing great. Today, I am going to talk about my experience at the Club Salon where I went out to try one of their skin care treatments. If you are following me on Snapchat (Username- sayantinee) then you might have seen the whole story behind it. I also shared my thoughts there. I was looking for a good therapy for my skin as I was facing a lot of problems, one of them being dullness. My face was lacking that inner glow and it was looking really unhealthy. Recently, when I was invited to try one of the facial treatments offered by Club Salon, I readily agreed.

I decided to go for the Sarat Bose Road branch as it was more convenient for me than the other four. I went there on last Thursday. I had already an appointment there. It is great to make an appointment before you step in to save time and also you can ask for your preferred staff at the time of appointment. As soon as I reached there I was welcomed by their courteous staff. Then I was requested to make myself comfortable and offered a glass of water which, I felt, was really sweet and comforting.

Then, I was introduced to Doma, who was supposed to do my facial. She escorted me to the facial room. The room was prim and tidy and was smelling nice. There were dim lights which made the ambience very soothing and relaxing. Now, let me take you through the entire regimen, step-by-step.

At first, she examined my face to determine my skin type. She told me that I have a normal skin which was shocking as I have always known that I have a combination skin! Anyhoo, she also told me that my face is a bit tanned. After examining my face, she chose the suitable O3+ products for the facial. She first cleansed my face with a cleansing lotion and then applied a de-tanning mask made of Eucalyptus and camphor. The mask has a bit of cooling and burning sensation and also a strong scent. She left the mask on my skin for about 10 minutes and then wiped it off with a wet washcloth.

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Step 1- Tan Removal
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Step 2- Peel-off Mask
Step 3- Brightening Mask
Step 3- Brightening Mask

Now, she applied another mask which, I was told, has a skin whitening property. It was basically a peel-off mask that was also wiped off after 10-15 minutes. Next, another mask was applied which had whitening and brightening benefits. After leaving it for 10-15 minutes, she started massaging my face with a massage cream which is mainly made to make your skin glow from the inside. The massage was really relaxing and rejuvenating that I almost fell asleep. It was quite obvious, from the strokes she used, that she is a very skilled lady and also has a lot of experience. I can’t exactly recall how many minutes she spent on massaging my face but it was definitely 15-20 minutes. After the massage was over, all my fatigue was gone and there was an instant glow to my skin which was so evident.

I really liked the hour-long (probably, more) session. This particular ‘Shine & Glow from Agelock’ facial regime will cost you approximately Rs2,900 which is totally worth spending considering the result it offers.

Club Salon Shine & Glow Facial Review| cherryontopblog.com

Club Salon Shine & Glow Facial Review| cherryontopblog.com

Club Salon offers various skin and hair solutions from Agelock to Dermalzone customized facials, Anti-Pollution facials to different hair rituals including Smoothing, Strengthening and Reconstructing rituals etc. They also offer bridal makeovers, Airbrush Makeup for Bride & Groom and other customary services like mani and pedi, haircut and colour, nail arts etc. They also offer complimentary face mapping skin analysis which is great.

Club Salon Shine & Glow Facial Review| cherryontopblog.com

Club Salon Shine & Glow Facial Review| cherryontopblog.com

Club Salon has five outlets in Kolkata- New Alipore (Main branch), Sarat Bose Road, Rash Behari Connector, Kasba, Garia and Saltlake, Sector- V. You can follow their Facebook page to stay updated with their offers and news. You can also go to their website to look for the services they offer, buy products they use for their services and also to make an appointment.

I hope you found this review helpful and this was the ultimate reason for me to share my experience with you guys. Let me know if you ever went to Club Salon before and how was your experience. Until next time, be safe & keep smiling!

 

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