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Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range- A Quick Look

Winter is here and I am pretty sure most of you are dealing with various skin problems, be it major or minor. I am someone who has dry skin during winters and combination during the rest of the year. So, my skin concerns would most definitely be different from yours. Gladly, at this time of the year, Himalaya herbals has come up with their entire range of Winter Care that has products for all skin types. Isn’t it great? If you are following me on my social media platforms (do check them out and show some love) then you must have already seen the huge box of goodies that Himalaya had sent to me. Today, I’ll be sharing all the details of the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range. So, are you ready? Let’s start-

Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range can be divided into three categories- skin care, body care and lip care. I’ll be discussing all three of them separately.

Skin Care

 

The skin care category has four products in total- Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream, Nourishing Skin Cream, Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream and Revitalizing Night Cream. The latter two are from their premium skincare range.

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Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream

Price- Rs 125/- for 100ml, Rs 75/- for 50ml (Buy here)

What it does?

An effective blend of herbal extracts that moisturizes even the extremely dry areas of your skin, Himalaya Herbals Winter Defense Moisturizing Cream is enriched with Wheat Germ, a rich source of Natural Vitamin E that protects skin from environmental damage. Jojoba Oil and Almond Oil repair and deeply nourish dry skin, keeping it soft and supple even during the harshest, winter months.

My Views-

This cream is very hydrating but doesn’t feel or look greasy. It nourishes my skin and helps control the appearance of dry patches on my skin. It stays put for a long time.

Nourishing Skin Cream

Price- Rs 220/- for 200ml, Rs 125/- for 100ml, Rs 75/- for 50ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Nourishing Skin Cream is a light, nongreasy, daily-use cream, which provides all day moisturizing, nourishment and protection.

The cream is blended with the extracts of Aloe Vera, Winter Cherry, Indian Kino Tree and Indian Pennywort, which protect your skin from pollution and dry weather, providing nourishment and moisture.

My Views-

This cream is a light-weight version of the Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream. It is has a fast absorbing, moisturizing and completely non-greasy formula that I love.

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Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream

Price- Rs 250/- for 50g (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream gives a radiant glow and brighter skin tone. Our day cream is light and non-greasy, enriched with unique herbal extracts and CINNABLO™ to provide three effective actions:

  • Hydrates skin
  • Lightens skin tone
  • Clears complexion

The breakthrough herbal sunblock CINNABLO™ provides UV protection and prevents skin darkening.

My Views-

This is a part of my morning skincare routine now. I love how moisturizing it is on its own. You do not even require a separate moisturizing cream unless you have very dry skin. I don’t need any additional step to moisturize my skin when I’m using this.

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Revitalizing Night Cream

Price- Rs 200/- for 50g (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream is a deep-penetrating, luxurious cream that works overnight with the skin’s natural renewal cycle. The cream provides three essential benefits that make skin soft, supple and rejuvenated:

  • Renews skin cells
  • Hydrates skin
  • Repairs daily damage

My Views-

This cream is very light-weight, easily absorbs into the skin without making it greasy, very soothing and refreshing and has a soothing fragrance to it. It is currently an indivisible part of my night time skincare routine.

Body Care

The body care range consists of three body lotions, namely Nourishing Body Lotion, Soothing Body Lotion and Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion.

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Nourishing Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Nourishing Body Lotion combines 100% herbal actives to restore your body’s water content, as varying weather conditions make skin lose its moisture. The non-greasy body lotion leaves skin feeling soft, supple and toned.

Blended with all natural ingredients such as Aloe Vera and Winter Cherry, which are known for their intense hydrating properties, our body lotion deeply penetrates into the skin to moisturize it fully.

Soothing Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Soothing Body Lotion is a silky, lightweight and non-greasy body lotion that combines all the goodness of naturally derived ingredients to soothe and moisturize your skin, making it look noticeably softer and smoother.

The oils of Almond and Grape Seed prevent skin from cracking and provide hydration to help maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion is specially formulated for dry skin. It intensely moisturizes, softens and smoothens your skin. Cocoa Butter’s deep-penetrating, natural ingredients help repair and nourish skin as well as making it supple.

Our moisturizer is enriched with the goodness of Cocoa Butter and Wheat Germ Oil, which replenish the lost moisture in dry skin. Naturally derived ingredients restore skin’s elasticity, leaving it softer and more toned than before.

My Views on the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care body lotions-

All the three variants are very nourishing, penetrates deep into the skin, keeps the skin hydrated for a really long time. They might not feel very heavy on the skin but they make the skin look and feel healthy and moisturized. Among the three, the Cocoa Butter Intensive body lotion has a long-staying fragrance. All of them are non-greasy which is a great thing.

Lip Care

The lip care range contains two lip balms- Strawberry Shine Lip Care and Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care.

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Strawberry Shine Lip Care

Price- Rs 125/- for 4.5g (Buy here)

What it does?

Shine with Himalaya Herbals naturally glossy Strawberry Shine Lip Care. Our luxurious lip balm moisturizes your lips to keep them soft and supple.

The moisture-retention formula with skin soothers makes your lips naturally glossy while the antioxidants and natural actives care for your lips by protecting them from environmental damage.

Enriched with 100% natural color, Vitamin E and antioxidants, Strawberry Shine Lip Care is free from preservatives, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and silicone.

Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care

Price- Rs 125/- for 4.5g (Buy here)

What it does?

Care for your lips with Himalaya Herbals daily moisturizing Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care. Our luxurious lip balm moisturizes your lips to keep them soft and supple.

The moisture-retention formula with skin soothers makes your lips naturally glossy while the antioxidants and natural actives care for your lips by protecting them from environmental damage.

Enriched with 100% natural color, Vitamin E and antioxidants, Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care is free from preservatives, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and silicone.

My Views on the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Lip Balms-

Both the lip balms are extremely hydrating, the keep the lips well moisturized for hours (on my lips, they stay for approx 8 hours and survives drinks and light snacks). The Strawberry Shine lip balm has a slight hint of colour which won’t show on dark lips. I have a detailed review on all the lip balms from Himalaya Herbals. Check it out here.

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you found this post helpful. If you want to know how I have incorporated the products from the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care range into my winter skincare routine then do let me know. I would be more than happy to share my current skincare routine with all of you. Let me know if you want individual reviews on any of the products mentioned in this post. I will definitely so that.

Which one product from the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range you want to try first?

Disclaimer- Himalaya Herbals sent their entire Winter Care range for me to try and share an honest review with you all.

 

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Island Kiss Tropique Pomade Lip Moisturizers Review

Hi, guys! Hope you all are doing great. If you are following me for a long time, then you would know that I am a big fan of lip balms. This is something that I can not live without. I always carry a lip balm in my purse wherever I go. I have little dehydrated lips throughout the year. My lips get dry very easily. Plus, I am a matte lipstick lover and I want my lips to look nourished and plump whenever I apply a matte lipstick or matte lip stain. Thus, I cannot think my life without a lip balm. A couple of months ago, a brand called Island Kiss sent me a package containing three of their products. Today, I am going to review those three variants. So, let’s get started.

“Island Kiss is a Lip Care  Brand inspired by Tropical Beaches across the world, fragrant coasts, salty air and lush notes of fruit and flower.” Island Kiss manufactures great quality lip moisturisers. All their products are 100% natural, pure and organic. The best thing is that their products are not tested on animals. A big yay for that! Check out more about them on their website http://www.myislandkiss.com/ 

The three variants that I received are Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender, Cherry Blossom Flores and Puerto Berry Blush. I will be reviewing each of the variants individually.

Packaging- All the three variants of the Island Kiss lip moisturisers come in plastic, squeezy tubes with a screw cap closure. The applicator part is slanted resulting in a precise and easy application. Each tube has all the information like shade name, ingredients, direction to use written on it. So, you don’t need to worry if you lose the outer packaging.

Island Kiss Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

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Price– Rs 399/-

Ingredients– Tropical Kokum & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, English Lavender Essential Oil, French Vanilla Essential Sugar Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Birth Suit Nude. It appears lilac when squeezed out but appears quite transparent on the lips.

Island Kiss Cherry Blossom Flores Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

Island Kiss Lip Balm Cherry Blossom Flores Review| Cherry On Top

Price- Rs 399/-

Ingredients- Tropical Mango & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Japanese Cherry Blossom Essential Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Bunny Pink Tint and it is pale pink in colour.

Island Kiss Puerto Berry Blush Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

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Price- Rs 499/-

Ingredients- Tropical Mango & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Citrus Oil, Raspberry Seed Essential Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Berry Cheeky Tint and it is a very pigmented bright reddish pink shade.

My Experience with Island Kiss Tropique Pomade Lip Moisturizers

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(L-R) Cherry Blossom Flores, Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender, Puerto Berry Blush

I have been using the Island Kiss lip moisturisers for quite some time now and I have noted a few points about them that I am going to share with you now. First of all, do not expect them to be as hydrating as any other lip balm or chapsticks. These are lip moisturisers and they provide more lustre than hydration to your lips. Unlike a lip balm or lip butter, they are really light-weight. That’s why they are good for summers but in winters they cannot moisturise the lips very well and turns dry soon. These lip moisturisers are more like lip glosses. Apart from that, I like them for their lightweight property, they smell really good, they are organic, made of natural ingredients, do not contain lead, have SPF 15 and most importantly they are cruelty-free. The variants Cherry Blossom Flores and Puerto Berry Blush are more pigmented compared to the Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender one. Puerto Berry Blush is my favourite of them all only because of the pigmentation and texture. It is also the most long lasting among the three.

Being gel/gloss like texture, you cannot wear them underneath your matte lipstick. They are good for daily use. The plastic tube packaging makes it perfect to travel with and also very hygienic. I would not recommend these if you are looking for something to try out this winter, but they are definitely great for summers. People with extremely dry or chapped lips should avoid them. I will repurchase the Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender and Puerto Berry Blush whenever I run out of them.

Have you used any one of these Island Kiss lip moisturisers before? How was your experience?

That’s it for today’s review. I have a lot more posts coming up this week. So, don’t forget to stay updated. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer– Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Baking Made Easy with Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef

If you follow me on Snapchat, you’d know that I got inspired by Komal of MyHappinesz and tried baking a scrumptious Oreo cake. You’d have watched me use my new Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef to mix the cake batter. Now in this post, I’ll share the simple recipe with you and will let you know the features of the cute little device that I used. The recipe was originally published on POPxo‘s Facebook page. So, let’s get started-

5-Minute Oreo Cake

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Ingredients:

  • Oreo cookies (Choco Crème)- 20 pcs
  • Sugar (Powdered)- 2 tbsp
  • Baking Powder- 3/4 tsp
  • Milk- 1 cup

Method:

  • Break the biscuits into smaller pieces.
  • Take a food processor and grind the pieces.
  • Take it out in a bowl.
  • Add the sugar, baking powder and give it a stir.
  • Add milk and mix it well.
  • Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
  • Put it in the microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Voila, your 5-minute Oreo Cake is ready!

I mixed everything using my Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef which helped me mix everything easily and uniformly.

About Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef

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Baking Made Easy with Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef| Cherry On Top

Price- Rs 3800/-

Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef is such a fuss-free, easy-to-use kitchen tool for working men and women and also for those who don’t like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and for those who are constantly in search of something that makes cooking easier. This small kitchen aid is dishwasher and microwave safe and takes very little space in your kitchen. It comes with an anti-skid foot ring. It also has measurements written on the body which is really helpful. This Speedy Chef is basically a manual whipping and whisking tool that could be used to beat eggs for omelettes, make mayonnaise, mix cake batter, whip fresh cream, whisk egg whites faster than your usual whisk and also, it is noise-free, unlike your electric beater. Obviously, it is not as fast as an electric beater but you can regulate how much smooth or coarse you want your mixture to be. Plus, it has a hole on the top of the handle which allows you to add flavourings while mixing or whisking anything. Here is all that you can do with your Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef-

  • Prepare whipped cream for decorating cakes and desserts. Add flavouring such as vanilla essence through the funnel.
  • Prepare light pancake batters, omelettes, mousses and other whisked desserts.
  • Prepare light mayonnaise or dips. Remove the cover and whisk in your favourite freshly chopped herbs and flavouring.
  • Prepare wonderfully light sponge cakes, pavlovas and meringues by beating up egg whites in the Speedy Chef.

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I hope you found the recipe simple and easy. If you make this don’t forget to share the images with me. Also, let me know what do you guys think about the Tupperware Ultimo Speedy Chef.

 

 Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top
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Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color~Crimson Silk| Review & Swatches

Hey, guys! Today’s post will be a review on another new product that was launched this month. As you can tell from the title, today’s review is about the new member of the Lakme 9 to 5 family and it is their Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Colour. I am a lover of matte lipsticks. Lately, I have been really into liquid matte lipsticks and lip creams. So, as I came to know about these Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color, I knew I had to get at least one of those. Considering the seasonal vibes and upcoming weddings, I chose to get a bold lip colour. From what I could assume from the shade names, I thought the shade Crimson Silk would be the one I was looking for. Now, let’s jump into the review!

Price- Rs 575/- for 9g [Buy here]

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Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color lipsticks come in rose-gold cardboard boxes which house the pinkish tubes with rose gold screw caps. The shade names are written at the bottom of the tubes. The packaging is quite similar to any other liquid lipstick packaging. Like any other product from Lakme’s 9 to 5 range, this is also very attractive in terms of looks. The applicator is leaf-shaped which ensures a perfect application as it reaches the corners of the lips easily. The pointy tip is perfect to shape your lips.

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Shade- The shade that I got is Burgundy lush which is a beautiful brown-toned red. The warmth of this shade would flatter most Indian skin tones. The dark, brick-red shade is perfect for the winters. It would be great for Christmas celebrations and also for the weddings.

Pigmentation- Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush is intensely pigmented. Only one swipe of it gives an opaque coverage. It perfectly conceals dark patches on the lips.

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Swatch

Texture- As you can tell from the name of the lipsticks, they have a mousse-like texture. This unique texture gives them an airy, light-weight feel which makes them really comfortable to wear. They are so light that it feels you have nothing on your lips. I have the Miss Claire Soft Matte lipsticks which are the alleged dupes of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. Although I haven’t tried all the shades, but comparing the two that I have I can say that the Miss Claire Soft Mattes are definitely denser than the Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek  Color. These lip & cheek colors are super blendable. Although they take a few seconds to set so you have to be really quick with them while applying. Apart from that, they blend quite easily and seamlessly giving you a subtle flush on the cheeks.

Staying Power- These two-way blush cum lipsticks has a pretty good staying power. On my lips, it stays for good 5-6 hours at a stretch. After that, it starts to fade away from the centre of the lips. For me, it survived a full-course dinner, with a little fading. Although it is not completely transfer-proof or smudge-proof, it doesn’t bleed either.

My Experience with Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush on Medium Skin tone

Overall, I am quite happy with the one I got from the range. I do like their texture, blendability and staying power. The shade that I got, Burgundy Lush, is so gorgeous and it compliments my skin tone a lot. Being a mousse texture the lipsticks are not as drying as the other liquid lipsticks but it’s definitely not moisturising either. I have dry lips and it starts to get really dry on my lips from an hour after the application. It clings to the lips, accentuating the dryness. Those who have extremely dry lips should totally skip this.

The good things are that these lipsticks do not settle into the fine lines, they do not bleed and they are extremely comfortable to wear. These lipsticks are not completely transfer-proof. They are beautifully packaged, travel-friendly and they fit into your purse. I have combination skin and my cheeks are usually very oily most of the time. This lipstick as a blush lasted on my skin for 3-4 hours. I generally not into cream blushes but this one blends really well and gives a natural flush to the cheeks. I wish it lasted a little longer. Removing this lipstick is really easily. Just take some makeup remover onto a cotton round and hold it on your lips for 30 seconds and then wipe it away.

I would recommend these Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Colors if you like liquid lipsticks but want to try a less-drying version. Have you tried them? What are your views? Let me know if you try. Will talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

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

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

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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.

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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)

 

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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.

 

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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!

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Happoz.com Website Review and Experience

Hi, guys! Hope you had an awesome Diwali. Today, I thought I should write about my latest discovery which is a website that sells all things cute and classy. You are are following me for quite some time then you would probably know that I am addicted to cute mugs, phone cases and stationary. I am always on a hunt for cute little things for my home, my desk and my gadgets. I have been rummaging through different websites for those mugs and phone cases usually seen on Tumblr. I had tried and failed several times. Many websites that sell those kinds of designs are mainly based outside India and as I don’t own a credit card or an international debit card I never could get them. It was until I found out about a website called Happoz.com.

Happoz.com has an array of designer accessories from mobile covers to t-shirts, sippers, coffee mugs, badges etc. The best thing about them is that you get to choose from various designs based on your choice and personality. I have had a really tough time choosing a perfect girly and cute mobile cover for my Samsung Galaxy J7 until I found this cute thing on Happoz.com!

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I had loved several things there and they have such a nice collection of stuff that one is bound to become indecisive. I tried really hard to not choose more than one thing because I had recently splurged on a few coffee mugs and so I thought of getting one mobile cover for me. The thing I liked about this website is that they have cases for plenty of mobile phone brands, almost every brand and every model was listed there. I am definitely going back to them to buy a few of the things I had wishlisted. Next time I am definitely going for a coffee mug. Here are a few things I liked from their range of mugs and phone back covers.

Happoz.com Coffee Mugs

Happoz.com Mobile Cases

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Happoz.com has a pretty nice collection of preset designs but you can also customise their products with your own images. Isn’t that cool? You can buy their products directly from their website.

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That was it for today’s review. I hope you liked it. Please do comment if you liked my cute little panda phone case. Until next time, be safe & keep smiling!

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Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser| Review

Hello, all!

I hope you have had a great Durga Puja and Navratri. Today, I am going to talk about a new cleanser that I have been using for the past couple of weeks. It is the Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser, which the brand has recently launched. Organic Harvest, a brand that can be relied on blindfolded for their exclusive recipes of skincare and haircare products, sent the product to me to use, review and share my experience with you. After using it for more than 15 days at a stretch, I think I am now able to let you know about this product. So, let’s jump into the review-

Price- Rs 1495/- for 150ml (5.07 FL. Oz)

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser comes in a plastic bottle with a label on it containing all the details about the product and the company. The main attraction of this product lies within its dispensing system. It comes with a brush with ultra soft and flexible silicone bristles that is attached to a pump. This is the part that makes the cleanser most interesting.

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Ingredients- Aqua, Organic Acai berry extract, Organic Decyl glucoside, Organic cocoamphodiacetate, Olive oil, Liquid shea butter and fragrance.

How to Use- You have to pump it to dispense the product out of the bottle. The pump dispenses the product out through the brush-head in the form of foam. So, you don’t have to lather the product up within your palms, the entire thing is done for you. When you see the product getting out of the bottle through the brush-head, you have to apply it onto your face with the brush. It is recommended to use in upward strokes in circular motions.

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

My Experience with Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser-

Ever since I received this product, I have been using it twice a day. It cleanses the face quite effectively without making it dry or stretchy. The shea butter and olive oil in it make sure your skin has the perfect balance of hydration even after washing it off. The brush that the product comes with is really helpful in order to get the cleanser work on your skin. It makes sure that the strokes are gentle and your skin is not irritated throughout the cleansing process. The silicone bristles are really soft on the skin so it does not trouble any existing acne on your face. This product works nicely on oily/combination skin, it is really effective in removing excessive oil from the face, leaving it oil-free for a long time.  I generally wake up with a greasy face every morning, but using this cleanser at night has made a difference. I don’t notice that much oiliness on my face when I wake up in the morning. Using this product in the morning helps me achieve a fresh look throughout the day. Although this cleanser works wonders in removing dirt and oiliness from your face, it barely does anything to reduce or remove acne. My face has been breaking out a lot lately so I can clearly tell that this cleanser has done nothing for my breakouts. I must use this for another couple of weeks and see if it prevents the appearance of acne or reduces the frequency. I will update you guys if anything like this happens.

Overall, I quite liked the Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control cleanser. Being an Organic Harvest products, this cleanser has the benefit of plants so you don’t need to worry about the ingredients. The ingredients are 100% safe. The attached brush is an added benefit as it massages the product with the right amount of pressure as well as it gently exfoliates your skin while cleansing. I really liked the idea. The only thing bothered me is the price. I think it is a bit expensive for some. Other than that, I liked this product and I will recommend this to you guys.

Thanks for reading the entire review. If you liked then please do share it with your friends and family. I will be back with a new post soon. Till then be safe & keep smiling!

Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review. 

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Junaili Apricot Body Care Range Review| Cherry On Top
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Junaili Apricot Body Scrub & Oil Review

If you are familiar with my preferences then you must have understood by now that I have a predilection for products that are made with all natural ingredients to use on my skin. Time and again, I have expressed my love for natural skincare products and I have also reviewed some of them. Recently (okay, it’s been over a month :/), I received a couple of products from Junaili which is a Nainital based skincare brand. Today, I am going to review those two products which are their Apricot Body Scrub and Oil.

Junaili, as I said is a Nainital based oil-pressery that uses 100% natural ingredients for their products. Their Apricot Body Scrubs and Oils are made of the finest apricots found in the Kumaon Himalayas. The products are totally safe for your body, they do not contain any chemicals, parabens and artificial fragrance. Their products are made in small batches to preserve quality. Now that we know about the brand, let’s jump into the review.

Junaili Apricot Body Scrub

Junaili Apricot Body Scrub| Cherry On Top

Price- 250INR for 125g

Packaging- The Junaili Apricot Scrub comes in a plastic jar packaging with a metallic (most probably, aluminium), golden screw lid. The jar is sturdy and the lid closes tightly, striking out any chance of spillage. Here is a little trivia about their labels, their labels are hand-written and then photographed and enhanced in photoshop. How cool is that!

Junaili Apricot Body Scrub| Cherry On Top

Junaili Apricot Body Scrub| Cherry On Top

My Experience- As I already have said, I have been using their products continuously ever since I receive them, that is for over a month now. I use this scrub every alternate day to exfoliate my body. I use this especially for my hands and legs because those are the areas that are mostly exposed and I need exfoliate them religiously to get a smooth skin. The scrub comes in a powder form. To make the scrub ready to apply, I take out about a tablespoon of product and mix it with plain water. You can definitely use rose water or milk according to your preferences. I use plain water because I am very lazy. I hop into the shower, take some product onto my palm, mix it with tap water and apply gently, in circular motions to my damp body.Ever since I have started using this product, my whole shower experience has changed. My skin feels soft and supple after every use. My hands and legs are really dry and this scrub doesn’t make them even drier.

Ever since I have started using this product, my whole shower experience has changed. My skin feels soft and supple after every use. My hands and legs are really dry and this scrub doesn’t make them even drier. The finely milled scrub particles are not too harsh, not too mild for the skin. They have the right amount of coarseness to them so that they don’t irritate the skin.

Junaili Apricot Body Oil

Junaili Apricot Body Oil| Cherry On Top

Price- 600INR for 240ml, 350INR for 120ml

Packaging- The packaging of this body oil is quite similar to the scrub except for that it comes in a plastic bottle and has a stopper inside the metallic screw lid. You have to open the outer lid first and then remove the stopper to take out the product. I have made a few tiny holes on the stopper which ensures that it dispenses the product in droplets. Again, this is a spillproof packaging. Being plastic packaging, these are easy to travel with.

Junaili Apricot Body Oil (2)

My Experience- Although I have a very dry body skin, I am not a lover of oils. Psychologically, the thought of letting my body come in contact with any kind of oil makes me feel disgusted. But, when I received the Apricot Body Oil by Junaili, I though to of giving it a tr only because of its ingredient. I have been using this oil daily after shower and I love how it works for me. I am glad that I tried this oil out. I like to use it after the shower, after towel drying my skin when it’s still damp. Applying it on a damp skin ensures it gets absorbed by the skin completely and also in this way it doesn’t make the skin too oily.

A regular use of this oil has made my skin softer and more smooth, especially in this time of the year when my skin needed something more. This oil has a long lasting effect on my body. It hydrates my skin for the entire day till the night which is a great thing!

Junaili Apricot Body Care Range Review| Cherry On Top

Overall, I loved both the products. Using both of them together regularly has worked really well for me. I can sure see the glow it has added to my skin and also my skin feels a less dry these days. I am really happy with Junaili’s products. I like their oil more than their scrub and I might be buying another bottle for the winter. Their body oil is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, they are full of anti-aging properties and are claimed to have the power of diminishing wrinkles. They are safe for children. They have also introduced a new product which is a facial oil which I am planning to give a go. You can check out and buy their products at their merchant website. I’ll be back again with a new post very soon. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

Disclaimer- Products sent by brand in exchange for an honest review. All the opinions are my own.

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Print Your Memories on Canvas with CanvasChamp.in

Hi, guys! How are you all? This week has been a really boring one for me. The past few days were really gloomy and it’s still raining every now and then here in West Bengal. You know how much I hate gloom. I am eagerly waiting for the sun to come back soon! Today, I am going to review a website called CanvasChamp.in that specializes in printing your photos onto canvas. So, keep reading.

I have always been a person who loves photographs, photo albums and different types of photo frames. Since childhood, I have a weird interest in photo albums, be it mine or anyone else’s. Even today, I love to flip through the pages of our old albums. It helps me relieve the memories that tend to fade away with time. I think photographs prevent those memories to get lost and make sure they are etched on our hearts forever.

If you follow me on Instagram then you might have seen the photo where I showed what I received from CanvasChamp.in. If you have not seen it yet, here is how it looks-

 

CanvasChamp.in is a site that allows you to print your favourite photos on canvas in different sizes in a very inexpensive price. The price range they have set is quite reasonable. They give you a bunch of options to customize your print in order to get the desired product. I think it is very thoughtful of them to allow the customer to customize the photo as per their preference.

Print Your Memories on Canvas with CanvasChamp.in| Cherry On Top

Print Your Memories on Canvas with CanvasChamp.in| Cherry On Top

No, let me show how it works. You can shop for your print by logging in to their site or without logging in, as a guest. First, you need to select the size you want your print to be. Next, upload the photo you want to be printed on canvas. You can also import your Facebook and Instagram photos too. Isn’t that great? Also, you can choose from their own gallery of images if you like. After uploading the image, you will be made to select the size and orientation and also, you will get the clear view of how your print will look on a wall. How cool is that! Up next, you will be redirected to the next tab where you can choose the hardware options and styles, border and frame options and also the colour finishing. Although the last one is completely optional, I am sure you are going to love the pop-art and caricature options available there. In one word, Canvas Champ offers you a lot of different options to modify and beautify your print before you make your payment. The last step before payment is where you can add texts on your image.

They ship almost everywhere in India. They do not take a long time to deliver your order. In my case it took a week. That is very usual for me. I am sure they have faster delivery in metro cities. The packed my frame very meticulously. It came intact. Also, they sent a screw to hang the framed photo on the wall. Overall, I liked everything about it. I would recommend you to try their service and print your photos on canvas. Currently, they have a Flat 25% off going on on all their products. I think it’s the best time for you to try their service. I am happy that I am using something eco-friendly and contributing a little to the environment.

I hope you liked this review and found it helpful. I tried to make it as detailed as possible. I would be really happy if you share this post with your family and friends.

Disclaimer: I received a 12″x8″ framed print as a gift. My review is totally unbiased as usual. 

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Neesh Perfumes Rose-E-Mohabatt and Belle-D'-Oud Review| Cherry On Top
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Neesh Perfumes Rose-E-Mohabatt and Belle-D’-Oud Review

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

Neesh Perfumes Rose-E-Mohabatt and Belle-D'-Oud Review| Cherry On Top

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

Neesh Perfumes Rose-E-Mohabatt and Belle-D'-Oud Review| Cherry On Top

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.

Neesh Perfumes Rose-E-Mohabatt and Belle-D'-Oud Review| Cherry On Top

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.

 

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