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Press Release: Care for Your Lips All Day with Elle 18

Care for your Lips – all day

Ever wondered how Anushka Sharma manages to flash that beautiful, captivating smile every time she faces the camera? 

If your eyes are magical, let your lips cast a spell too!Caring for lips is the most important beauty regime that every girl must follow throughout the day. Due to exposure to pollution, dust, stress and drying effects of the sun and other external extremities your lips can become chapped and dry.
Keep those pouty lips moisturized throughout the day, with a dash of colour by following these simple steps by Elle 18.

  • Step 1:  Start your day by drinking a glass of warm water with a pinch of lemon. Not just great for your lips but wonderful for your skin!

  • Step 2: Before you step out of the house for your busy day, apply a full layer of the Elle 18- Juicy Lip balm. Take your pick from any of the 6 yummy juicy gorgeous shades.. It is important to use a lip balm which has SPF as your lips get chapped due to the harmful rays of the sun

  • Step 3: Drink lots of water! No matter where you are carry a 500ml bottle of water to keep your lips hydrated

  • Step 4: Avoid licking your lips.  It’s a great feeling to do it but since lips do not have oil secreting glands, they dry up faster and make them harsher

  • Step 5: Keep reapplying your lip balm whenever you get a five minute break!

  • Step 6: Pucker up and practice that gorgeous smile!



 Elle 18- New Stylish Range

Elle 18 is the iconic youth make-up brand announces the launch of its new range of make-up products comprising of everything from foundations to lip balms, making it the perfect pick for trend setters around the country. The fashionable new range comprises of a Glow Foundation, Glow Compact, Color pop liners and a Juicy Lip balm that gives teen divas the power to shed their inhibitions and look their gorgeous best. 



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All That Matters is Neon| Guest Post by Alice

Go “Neon” this festive season and dazzle the world around you in‘Bollywood Style’.
 
Going elegantly traditional during festivals is a not just a norm in many households but it’s also an evergreen way to look your best. Even designers swear by traditional attires, especially sarees, and classify them as perfect for the festivities. Saree undoubtedly has always been and till date is an eternal garment given to its versatility and uniqueness that allows transitions in the style that it is adorned in. When it comes to being sensuous but with grace and elegance, Saree sure is a hit with all, regardless of age and occasion.
 
Talk about experimentation and this six-yard garment has immense scope providing options to come up with a distinct look every time. Numerous different saree trends were seen this year itself, hottest amongst which were neon coloured sarees. It is most sought after by the Indian designers and is totally in vogue these days, and why not? Adding a splash of neon to any outfit does project a bold and zany attitude grabbing a lot of eye balls. Sarees in shocking shades of neon green, tangerine orange, acid yellow or hot pink really proved to be the fastest “glowing” trends this fashion-season.
 
Touch of Neon in Kareena’s Look
It’s a rage with the Bollywood community who have really embraced this trend. The chiffon saree look best in these sparkling neon colours. However, different fabric’s such as Silk, Faux Georgette,Semi Chiffonsareeswith patches of neon colours in them or totally in neon shades are also available for women who love to carry style in the ethnic sense.

You can pretty much go for a hallowed Kanjeevaram in electric colours or a neon yellow Banarasi silk saree with a deep blue border.Drape it in “Mumtaz style”, like a “Lehenga saree” or go for the regular “SeedhaPallu” look which anytime outnumbers any latest trend in saree draping hands down. Then there are ready-to-wear sarees which are again a hot seller amongst those who find it cumbersome to wear a saree.
 
 
There are no rules when wearing electric hues as it widely depends on one’s ability to pull off a look. If sarees in exuberant neons appear too ‘in-your-face’ to you then let these colours play hide n seek with you. Opt for designs with neon hues in the piping, border, embroidery threads or just in the finishing. Escalate the impact of shades of neon in your saree by teaming it up with blouse or accessory in pastels or neutrals of the same colour family. 
 
Image Sources: 1, 2, 3
 
 
About the Writer
Alice is English Hons. Graduate. She has a keen interest in writing for trendy & traditional clothing. She has a deep fashion sense which helps her to keep updated in clothing & knowledge on the popular & latest clothing line in India according to the season.
 
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Press Release: Kérastase Diwali Offer


Add an exquisite ‘Touch of Gold’ to your festive ensemble 


KERASTASE FESTIVE OFFER

Receive a Complimentary Kérastase Gold Cuff on the purchase of the ELIXIR ULTIME CLASSIC OIL 125ml or any ELIXIR ULTIME OIL RITUAL



Add an exquisite ‘Touch of Gold’ to your festive ensemble. Offer valid till stocks last.


AVAILABLE AT –
NORTH – NEW DELHI – NOIDA – GURGAON – CHANDIGARH – LUDHIANA – AMRITSAR – JAIPUR  
WEST – MUMBAI – PUNE- SURAT -AHMEDABAD – GOA – INDORE  
SOUTH – BANGALORE – CHENNAI – HYDERABAD – COIMBATORE – COCHIN – VIJAYWADA
EAST – KOLKATA – GUWAHATI
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Transform into a Galm Doll this Festive Season with Elle 18

It’s the time of the year when pretty summer dresses and cute maxis are replaced by exquisite cholis and traditional salwars. That’s right! We are talking about Diwali, Dussehra and many more festivals which are just around the corner. Elle 18 tells you how to gear up for the festivities with new rules, new textures and new tricks!



Elle 18’s make-up cheat sheet is the perfect guideline to add sparkle to your eyes

  • Ditch the boring black kohl for every outfit- It’s time to dial up the drama element with eye sparklers in vibrant colours of purple, silver,blue and grey. Even better, team it up with the kajal.
  • The not-so-conventional one’s amongst you can add a warm brown eye shadow along the crease, apply some mascara on your lashes and kohl on the inner rim.


Keep Calm on the Face+ Shiny on the Lips

  • Opt for Elle 18’s Sleek Glow Foundation which will make your face glow and ensure a perfect finish.Rub it onto your cheekbones and blend upwards towards your eye for a glowing rosy complexion. It will help your makeup stay locked in place and keep it from evaporating too quickly.
  • If you want to keep it simple, go for shiny lips that will make heads turn at any puja! Elle 18’s Strawberry Blast Lip Smoothie goes brilliantly with any lip smoothie to ensure your lips look soft and pouty all day.



                                                                 Let your lips do the talking

  • A rich textured color palette with shades of  red, mauve, maroon, plum, coral are every festive season’s hot favorites and every girl’s ‘go to’ look for any occasion.  Enjoy those lip smacking Diwali delicacies and ensure your lips do more than just that, by applying Elle 18’s color pops like Strawberry Falls or Rosy Blush to seal your lips with care and colour.
  • Pale lips are also a huge trend this season. So if you decide to go wild in the eyes then go nude on the lips. You can try Elle 18’s Vanilla Heat Lip Smoothie to achieve this look.








So go all out and look gorgeous this festive season.
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H₂O+ Spa Pumice Foot Scrub| Product Review


Hello everybody! Hope you are doing all well. Today I am going to review a very effective, actually my favourite foot care product from H₂O+. We all know about this brand for its high quality products and their efficiency. Today I am going to review a foot scrub from H₂O+, named H₂O+ Spa Pumice Foot Scrub. 

In this hectic lifestyle we sometimes forget to pamper our important limbs. We do care for our hands, but close the eyes to the most stressed organ, our feet. Our feet need equal pampering like our hands. 

What the company claims:
  •     This gentle exfoliating scrub massages away calluses and smoothes rough spots.
  •       Menthol instantly soothes tired feet with a cooling sensation.
  •         Fine-grained volcanic pumice softly polishes dry, rough skin.
  •         Deep-sea nori, himalthalia and spirulina replenish vital moisture.

Directions to use:  Massage over wet feet, concentrating on heels and soles. Rinse.

Product Category- Foot Scrub      
Brand- H₂O+
Price- 800 INR for 120g (4.2oz) 

Packaging: This scrub comes in a wide tube with a semi-transparent lid. The tube is also a lit bit see-through. You can see the product reducing with every use inside it. That’s a good thing, I guess. You can see how much is left. The quality of the packaging is worth the price.

The Product: The product is a creamy material with lots of pumice particles. The thickness of the product is very good. It’s neither heavily concentrated nor liquidy. It’s just perfect for a scrubber.  The texture is really good to scour away the dead-cells and other impurities. 





My Experience: H₂O Spa Pumice Foot Scrub is a scrub with loads of sandy pumice dust, as I said earlier. The texture is not too mild and not too harsh on the skin as well. It gently cleanses your feet without irritating your skin. The feet feel so soft and supple after using it. It has a refreshing mild fragrance of menthol that purportedly relaxes the feet. Though, according to me, the smell has nothing to do with relaxation. I personally don’t like menthol. I use it twice a week as my feet need extra care. 

Pros:
  • Suits all skin types.
  • Fine granules.
  • Not harsh on skin.
  • Makes the feet supple.
  • Smoothens skin.
  • Efficiently removes dead cells and dirt.
  • No-allergenic.

Cons:
  • High price.
  • I personally hate the menthol smell.
Verdict: If you guys are looking for a very effective foot scrub and are ready to spend 800/- on a foot-scrub, you may try this. I highly recommend it. Other than the high price, I found nothing to really hate it. I got it from fashionandyou.com where a 50% discount was going on. So, I got this for only 400 bucks. If you guys are interested, wait for a sale. It’s best to buy this on a discount.

My Rating:4/5 (-1 for the price)

Repurchase: Yes, as soon as I find another discount 😛

I hope you liked the review. Feel free to comment. New post will be up next week. Till then be happy, be beautiful.

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Avon

Press Release: Designer Jewellery Collection by Avon



Add glamour to your party look for weddings!

Introducing new designer jewellery collection
This wedding season, indulge in style and craftsmanship as Avonbrings you exclusive jewellery inspired by Indian motifs, Mughal era and contemporary India. The range is of the finest quality and workmanship that allows you to experience the joy of beautiful heirloom. The new collection has special designer range designed by renowned Jewellery designer Pallavi Dudeja Foley. The mesmerizing and ‘must have’ collection will make every woman feel beautiful!

Mughal Rani Collection

The flamboyance of Mughal era is depicted through majestic designs of Mughal Rani Chandelier collection and Mughal Rani Haar collection that will leave every woman looking ravishing.
Mughal Rani Chandelier collection
The exquisite collection of necklace and earrings are intricately textured giving an effortlessly stylish look.

  • Mughal Rani Chandelier necklace pendent: MRP Rs. 1,499
  • Mughal Rani Chandelier earrings: MRP Rs. 1,899
Mughal Rani Haar
The graceful Mughal Rani Haar is tradition showcased at its best through pearls and textured leaves that will make one feel like a queen.

  • Necklace and Earring set: MRP :Rs3299 (verify from brochure)
The inspiration of Taj Mahal collection is taken from internal beauty of Taj Mahalresembling the eternal love and affection of the monument. This collection adhere all the energy and optimism concealed within the structure of Taj Mahal. The beauty of delicate pearl bead strings necklace makes it a masterpiece.

Flavors of India
This collection depicts the richness of flavors in India, giving it a spicy and sweet impression. The vivid vibes of designs bring a precious look. This collection suits current trend where ethnic Indian Jewellery are used for adornment.

South India Collection: Collection inspired from Temples of South India

  • The Kashumala necklace and earring set comes in antique look with Laxmi goddess coin in necklace and earrings.
  • The Temple Nakkashi necklace and earring set depicts a long haaram style of South Indian temple dancers. It has embossed motifs in antique finish which comes with faux ruby and emerald beads.

Northern colors and vibrancy

The collection comprises of Rajasthani kundan style. It is a marvelous example of craftsmanship which represents a fair picture of Rajasthan’s glorious and vibrant culture. The collection subsumes Jodha Necklace set, Ambi Ring and Kundan Borla (Rajasthani Maang Tika). It can be worn in many occasion ranging from festivals to weddings. The appeal of kundan makes it attractive and wearable
Avon is also offering traditional bangles inspired by Bengal and Maharashtra. The collection includes red and white Hathi Mukh bangle along with Wati mangalsutra and Sunahari bangles.


Wedding Collection
Avon offers designer wedding collection for bride and the bride’s maid. Ruchira Necklace Set ideal for the bride as it is enriched with lace motifs which make it more feminine and charming. It has matching earrings and bangles to complete the bridal look. For Parties stylish jewellery, like Strings of love and Kundan Phool choker necklace and earring set is the perfect match. Chandelier earrings are widely in trend be it a party, wedding or cocktails, women go for big size earring to make their look go bold.


About Pallavi Dudeja Foley
Pallavi is a leading jewellery designer of India known for her couture and avant – grande jewellery pieces. The young designer from NIFT, New Delhi has spent 13 years in the industry and is internationally renowned for her distinctive jewellery pieces. Each piece designed by her, has a story to tell which is beautiful, unique, bold, hip and dramatic. She has won many awards and recognitions. 
About Avon Beauty Products

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with nearly $11 billion in annual revenue. As one of the world’s largest direct sellers, Avon is sold through more than 6 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon products are available in over 100 countries, and the product line includes color cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, fashion and home products, featuring such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, and mark. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com

My Words: This collection looks amazing, isn’t it? This eye-alluring neck-pieces and mesmerizing rings have tempted me totally. What’s your opinion ladies?

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Press Release: Elle 18 Launches All New Range of Cosmetics

Look your best, at all times‎ with Elle 18!
Elle 18 announces the stylish new range of make-up products

Mumbai, 23rdSeptember 2013:Be dramatic and cool. Stand out and get noticed with Elle 18’s all new make-up range. For the first time ever, this iconic youth brand launches an entire range from glamorous lip balms, eyeliners to face-make up, making it the perfect pick for trend setters around the country.  Elle 18’s new range is sure to be ‘the go to’ beauty mantra for all young fashionistas.
The fashionable new range comprises of a Glow Foundation, Glow Compact, Colour pop liners and a Juicy Lip balm that gives young divas the power to shed their inhibitions and looktheir gorgeous best.
Now make every day at college memorable by heightening the drama quotient in your beauty regime with juicy lips, flawless glowing face and a pop of color on the eyes only with Elle 18.
The ever stylish youth icon, Anushka Sharma,is the brand ambassador for the brand.

The hot new collection comprises of:- 



The Juicy Lip Balm
A lip balm is the quintessential beauty must have for the young woman of today. The Elle 18 Juicy Balm is a non-sticky balm with Vitamin E, Olive, oil and Jojoba oil to ensure nourishing, soft and smooth lips. The juicy lip balm is the perfect combination of colour and care to ensure you have lip smacking pouts always.
Price: Rs. 110(9 ml)
Shades: Pink, Red,Mauve, Berry,Beige and Peach

The Glow Foundation
An every-day silky delicate texture foundation with SPF 8 and fragments of a gentle moisturizer that blends into your  skin to give a bright radiant finish and is available in 4 shades. The glow foundation is your instant beauty fix right before your class presentation, college fest or even a simple party in the evening.
Price: Rs. 150 (30 ml)
Shades:Pearl, Coral, Marble and Shell

 The Glow Compact
The Matte Compact is slim and easy to carry and it smoothens and moisturizes the skin at the same time protecting it from pollution. Whether it’s a party you are excited to go to or the college fest you want to be part of, the Glow Compact gives you that extra ‘oomph’ to dazzle everyone with your radiance.
Price: Rs. 150 (9 gm)
Shades:Pearl, Coral, Marble and Shell
The Elle 18 Colour Pop Liner
Four new exciting shades have been added to the Colour Pop range to ensure that you never face a dull day in college. Brighten your eyes with these magnificent tones and wink your way to an A on your next assignment.
Price: Rs. 75 (5 ml)
Shades: Green, Brown, Grey and Blue



Be it a date with the new boy in class or the start of a fresh year;prepare your college kitty with the new Elle 18 product range to ensure you are at your gorgeous best every moment of your life!
Commenting on the launch Arun Srinivas, Vice President, Skincare and Makeup at Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “Elle 18 as a brand has constantly re-invented its style and beauty mantra to cater to the changing taste of the Indian youth. With the launch of this new range, Elle 18 now completes the vanity case every young Indian girl would love to possess.”


My Words: This will be available after 1st October. This new range seems to be worth trying. I am excited to try the colored liners and the compact. What are you thinking about?

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Amway Artistry Alpha Hydroxy Serum Plus Review [Guest Post]

Contributor- Shaik Shahnaaz

Presenting, the first ever guest post on Cherry On Top. Hope you like the post. Feel free to comment and encourage our guest.

Hello all,
I am with the review of my favourite brand AMWAY ARTISTRY. We all know how Amway is quite popular in India and they do have most effective products but expensive. But trust me every penny is of worth!!!And now we are going to see about the product AMWAY ARTISTRY ALPHA HYDROXY SERUM PLUS. Now let’s move on to the review…

About The Product:

What the company claims:
·         Improves skin smoothness by over 60% in 12 weeks
·         The only Alpha Hydroxy product to contain skin-soothing oat extract
·         5% Alpha Hydroxy Acid
·         Oil free, colorant-free, fragrance-free
·         Allergy tested
·         Ophthalmologist and dermatologically tested
·         Can be used with Retin-A therapy
·         Reduces skin flakiness
Price & Quantity: INR 2299 for 30ml.
Shelf Life: 36 months
Product Description:
Amway Artistry Alpha Hydroxy Serum Plus is light yellow and transparent, it is very liquidy and has sticky consistency.When applied on the skin it absorbs fully but leaves a dry layer. Maybe it sounds strange but true!!

Packaging:
The serum comes in an elegant cylindrical pump dispenser with pumping mechanism. When the pump is dispensed, the base inside moves up and ensures minimum product wastage.

My Experience with Amway Artistry Alpha Hydroxy Serum Plus:
I got this serum from my brother’s colleague and he is an Amway agent. We all know how Amway distributors are pushy to get their products…As soon as he showed this product to me I was bit hesitant to get this because of the PRICE!!!!But thought of giving a shot by looking at its claims.  

I tell you this serum is awesome…the results were visible in the first week itself. I had severe acne problem during my college days and was on doctor’s prescription for more than 3 years…my acne was reduced but those ugly stubborn scars were there. After using this serum the redness was reduced to a great extent and my face was becoming smoother day by day. It renews your skin.

Initially I found a bit difficulty in blending because it has sticky consistency, but after it gets absorbed fully you don’t even feel that you’ve put anything on your face…even in summers…no greasiness. 


We all know the importance of AHA’s for our skin..
·         Improves skin pigmentation
·         Decreases appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
·         Dry skin exfoliation
·         Increases sunscreen absorption
·         Improves appearance of sun damaged skin


This serum acts as a mild peeling agent too. It heals the redness and even red spots if we get due to any allergy. Due to continuous usage, there is a lot of improvement in skin’s firmness and elasticity plus it controls acne, white heads, black heads to a great extent too not even the pimples during the month time…awesome right 🙂

Pros:
·          one of the best premium skincare brands
·          Controls and reduces acne to a great extent
·          Improves skin tone
·          Improves skin firmness and elasticity ,makes you to look younger
·          Reduces redness
·          Gives a good glow
·         works as excellent make up base
·          controls oil to a great extent even in humid weather
·          Acts as a mild peeling agent
·         Works as excellent night cream
·         Very mild
·         Lasts for 3-4 months

Cons:
·          The PRICE!!!!
·          Availability (can get only through Amway agents)
·          Makes skin bit dry
·          Can’t be used alone
·         AHA’s will not suit sensitive skin people
·          If stopped using, skin comes back to its normal stage

Final Verdict:
I love this serum and stands true to what it claims!!! It slows down the ageing process and reduces pore size too. If you want to have younger looking skin and increase the firmness then do get it.

Re-purchase:
Well, no, I may buy this again after I enter into my 30’s to increase the firmness and reduce the ageing process and the price also holding me back to get!!

About The Writer:
Name–Shaik Shahnaaz
Skin color-medium/wheatish
Skin type-combi oily acne prone
Hair type-medium length wavy
Hair colour-brownish black
Hi,I am Shaik Shahnaaz and I am doing my masters in HR, passionate about skin care and makeup.  I am very sensitive girl,talkative,friendly nature,shopaholic blah blah…





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MUA Glamour Nights Eye shadow Palette| Review and Swatches

As a makeup lover, I always wanted to have MUA products in my vanity. Since I don’t have a Paypal account I never could buy these awesome international products. But, when I saw MUA Glamour Nights palette is on sale at Jabong, I couldn’t resist myself. I bought it and now I am going to review and swatch it. I know many of you have done this before but I wanted to do it because I loved it so much and want to share with you J

Product Category: Eye shadow
Brand: MUA
Price: £4.00 
Packaging: I must say that the packaging is very sleek and has a professional touch to it. It’s so sleek that it can be easily carried in a clutch. It doesn’t come with a mirror; instead, it has a clear lid to it. It comes with a double-ended eye shadow applicator.
Shades: This palette has 12 shades. 7 of them are matte and 5 are shimmery. The shades don’t have names to them. The colors are very pigmented and stays for a long time. The colors are so pigmented that they show up properly without even applying a primer. Matte shades are really stays on the lid and the shimmery ones too don’t go all over the face. Shimmery shades are more pigmented than the matte shades and lighter shades have a poor pigmentation. 

The Swatches

The Top Row

The Bottom Row

I have swatched on my bare hand, without applying a primer or something else.
Pros:
  • It’s highly pigmented. The color pay-off is commendable.
  • Staying power is really good.
  • Assortment of the colors is very nice.
  • Convenient packaging.

Cons:

  • Availability.
  • Lighter shades are poorly pigmented.
  • Some of the shimmery shades might have fall outs.
Verdict: Glamour Nights is a great palette with 12 pigmented colors. All the shades are wearable and they are exactly what you need to do an eye makeup for a party. But, you can even create a day look using the matte colors. I will try to do a tutorial on that. Glamour Nights Palette is overall a good product to be in your vanity. This is certainly a great eye shadow palette in such a cheap price. I wish India had a good enough collection of MUA. Purchasing from the MUA website is good but the shipping charge is almost double the price. I recommend this product. 
My rating: I would give it a 4/5

Would I buy it again: As soon as I run out of it!
I have bought it from Jabong. It was actually priced 899 INR with a discount on the website but I got a discount of Rs 500 from the website. Jabong has a decent collection of MUA products. You can check here.
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