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My January ’14 Favourites| Skin, Hair, Makeup


Hello lovelies, I hope you’re doing great this year. This year has started off really well and I hope the goodness pursues. This post is a monthly favourites post. This will be my first ‘favourites’ post and henceforth I will be doing similar posts for every month.

Today I am going to share with you guys the products I loved using in January. So here they are-

~Skincare Products~


1. I Love… Strawberries & Milkshake Body Butter: A few months back I won a giveaway at Shubha’s blog, Blue Velvet Addict and this product, with some other goodies, came as a prize. I was using my Vaseline body lotion then but I was really getting eager to try out the body butter as soon as possible. I started using it in January. I love, love, love this product!! I don’t know if I have succeeded in make you understand how deeply I am in love with this or not, but I meant each word that I just scribbled. It smells like strawberry and cream and kind of strawberry smoothie, whatever it is, it has a divine smell. I like to apply it on my hands after bath. It makes my skin supple throughout the day and makes me smell like dessert 😛

2. Naked Potion Lotion: The moment I received it in my January Fab Bag, I started using it. I have not used it throughout January but still it is my favourite for this month. In case you guys are wondering, Naked is an organic skincare line by supermodel Lisa Haydon. The Potion Lotion is actually a face moisturizer which makes my face nourished, healthy and also it makes my skin look beautifully dewy. What I loved about the cream is the not-so-thick not-so-light perfect texture, the visible effects and its natural ingredients. It has a weird smell which initially made me a little irritated but now I like the natural, non-chemical smell. As it’s very moisturizing, I have to use it up within this winter because I might not be able to use it in the summers as I have a very oily t-zone which makes my entire face greasy L I am planning to do an entire blog-post on this product.


3. Lotus Herbals 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock: This product is my all time favourite. I am sure everyone among you knows about this product quite well. This is my favourite because- (a) It has a matte formula which is hard to find in a sunscreen (b) It smells good, (c) It is super inexpensive. Also it has SPF 40 and UVA and UVB protection as well. I will keep purchasing it always.

~Haircare Products~


4. Pre-Botanix Anti-dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner by Raaga Professional: Since my hair is super oily and full of dandruff throughout the winter, I needed an extremely good shampoo to get rid of the flaky scalp. This shampoo and conditioner duo was actually recommended by my hair-stylist. I have been using this from the first week of January. I use it every 2ndday and it claims to show you visible difference with 4 weeks. Well, for that matter, it’s my 3rd week with the product and I can see the lack of flakes in my hair. This shampoo doesn’t damage your hair and the conditioner is just the best. You don’t need to have dandruff problem to use the conditioner, you can use it with any shampoo. It makes your hair soft and touchable. I don’t know where else it’s available in India; I bought it from my salon friend. I recommend the Pro-Botanix Anti Dandruff shampoo if you’ve stubborn dandruff like I have.
~Makeup Products~


5. Maybelline The Hyper Curl Volume Express Mascara: This has been my HG mascara ever since I started using it! This mascara has everything you need for your lashes. It stretches, lengthens, curls and gives an amazing effect to your eyes.


6. Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick- Eternal Rose: Since I am into blod lippies for this month, this has been my favourite. It is a lovely rosy pink colour which suits me a lot. It just brightens up my face. Only one down point for this lipstick could be its drying tendency. Otherwise everything is great with it. It’s matte, it’s bold and it’s pretty!


7. Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel EyeLiner: This is my first time trying out a gel liner. I needed one and felt to try the Maybelline one first. Reason- its reasonable price. I have loved this so much that I keep this on the top of my vanity table so that I can grab it anytime. This is my favourite go to eyeliner now.


8. Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner: I was too much into eye makeup products this January. Recently I ran out of my Maybelline Colossal Kajal and I went on shopping to buy the most raved Loreal Kajal Magique. But sadly, the nearby departmental store didn’t have that in stock. So, I opted for the one that was available there. It was the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner. I have used it before and I love this product so much. I love applying it on both upper and lower lash line. It has an intense black colour and it glides on very well. 


9. Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Crème: If you are following my blog, you guys must have seen my review about this product. I have loved this product since I purchased it. This is my HG product to camouflage my wretched dark circles. I apply it underneath my eyes and top it up with my concealer and I am ready to go. This product is worth being in the ‘Favourites’ list.
Read my review here.

So, this is pretty much it. I think I’ve discussed about all the products. These products were my favourites for the month of January. Some of them might become my all time favourites. I hope you’ll have enjoyed reading my post. See you in my next post 🙂
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My First Ever Fab Bag (Vellvette Bag) December ’13

Hello lovelies, hope you all had a great Christmas and you must be busy getting prepared for the New Year’s Eve! I can’t believe that New Year is around the corner. Feeling really excited! I have a hell lot of things listed for shopping and now wondering how would I manage to accomplish it. Anyways guys, I have just got my first ever Fab Bag in my hands today.

In case you are wondering, this is just the old wine in a new bottle. Vellvette Bag has now just changed their name to Fab Bag. But I personally liked their previous name. Anyways, let’s see how Fab is the bag-

The bag is just the typical black bag primped with some colourful stars on it which I found to be really gorgeous and very significant keeping the ongoing festivities in mind. They have done a good job on the bag, I must say. Here is a look of the bag-

This is the overview of what I got inside the bag-

Products that I got in this month’s Fab Bag-

1. MUA Out There Plumping Lip Gloss- Shocking Pink
2. Kama Ayurveda Lavender Patchouli Hair Conditioner
3. LA Splash Nail Splash- Blowfish Purple
4. Bonus: Anna Andre Nail Enamel Remover

What I love about this gloss is the shade. I was looking for a barbie pink lipstick for a few weeks and I got this in my December Fab Bag. Though MUA is nowhere a ‘deluxe’ brand but still I love it as I have never used any lip product from MUA. Also, it’s going to be my first pink lip-gloss. I have no idea why I didn’t got any description card with this product.

This will be my first product from this brand. I have seen some bloggers got this in their November Vellvette Bag. I loved the packaging and the product also seems to be good. I haven’t used it yet but I will in a few days.

This will be my third pink/fuchsia nail paint that I got this year. I liked the colour. The top part of it got some dents which I didn’t like at all. I am yet to use it.

I don’t get the point of sending a nail paint remover in a beauty subscription bag, that too from a brand like Anna Andre. It may have been Sally Hansen. Nevertheless, this remover says it’s Acetone free and enriched with Vitamin E. That sounds good. Let’s see how good does it work.

I have been lucky since I have subscribed for the Vellvette/Fab Bag this year. Where I heard a lot of bloggers sharing their disappointments, I found my bag full of pretty good products. Then comes the question how Anna Andre and MUA are ‘deluxe’ brands. But as the nail paint remover came as a bonus, I don’t mind either it is from a deluxe brand or else. Talking about organizing, I must consider it as a big mistake how the Team Fab Bag have forgotten to include a description card with the lip gloss they sent.

You can subscribe for your Fab Bag here.

Overall, I liked my this month’s Fab Bag and what came inside it. I am pretty much satisfied with what I got. The nail paint and the lip gloss appears to be very good. I haven’t used the conditioner and the nail paint remover yet but I hope they work good for me.

That was it guys. I will come up very soon with another new post. Till then, be safe, be happy. Good Night 😀

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Avon Winter Makeup Tips by Neha Khanna



Sunday Brunch Look
  • To get the look right, it is essential to use compact or loose powder to set the foundation and control oil.
  • Use Avon Glimmerstick Diamond Eyeliner– Twilight sparkle and create a thick/thin liner, depending on your preference.
  • Smudge the liner to get an eye shadow effect followed by Super Extended Extreme mascara for fuller lashes.
  • Apply a blush in pink shades like Rose Lustre shade of Ideal luminous blush for a healthy glow.
  • Complete the look with Avon’s Extra Lasting Lipstick – Totally Twig shade.

Note:
  • To get the correct winter look use warmer colours or add a lot of gloss to lighter shades.
  • Follow a regime of Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing and SPF (CTMP) to maintain a healthy glow.
  • To buy a perfect foundation that will suit your skin colour, you must try the foundation on your jaw line and buy the one that blends with you skin.




New Year Party Look 
– with Avon’s Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid shade
  • Start with an Eye shadow, depending your colour of your clothes.
  • Blend it well to get a balanced effect.
  • Swipe a lot of mascara as the eye shadow needs to be light.
  • Apply Avon’s Earthen Rose blush on your cheekbones.
  • Complete the look by applying Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid shade.

Note:
  • Try to keep the colour of the blush close to your skin tone.
  • While using a darker lipstick either apply it directly or use a lipstick brush.
  • To get that red carpet look pair with a black dress/gown.


By Neha Khanna, Celebrity Makeup Artist, AVON India
  
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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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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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