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AVON SIMPLY PRETTY TRUFFLE AND AMETHYST,SWATCH .

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AVON ,its no new name to us,yeah its popular all over the world and yes I am a consultant too.I love being one.This is one amazing brand of direct selling.I love a lot of products by them.But here in this post I would be discussing about their economical line of products called the "Simply Pretty".And most popular are the two lip products/lip sticks that stand more worth to me for the price.Of the amazing line of colours ,I loved these two instantaneously.Read on to know more about the two cuties. Product Type:Lipstick Product: AVON SIMPLY PRETTY in Truffle and Amethyst Product Price: 2 for 249 INR. Review of Avon Simply Pretty in Truffle and Amethyst @ Tickled Tinker. I never thought these would be so good for the price.But these are par excellent.These come in violet plastic casing just like any twist up lipstick.Yeah look pretty in your stash too, who does not want a little colour in their life.Ok that apart the lipstick works smoothly on lips and one swipe is pretty good ...

BIOTIQUE BIO PAPAYA Revitalising Tan-Removing Scrub for all skin types

Today I am reviewing a product from my most loved brand Biotique.This one is called Biotique Papaya Revitalising and smoothing scrub.Scrubs are so important in any girls or for that matter of fact Mens vanity too.The work that a scrub does cannot be replaced by any other product.Now that said ,it's imperative that scrubs are creamy and not too harsh and grainy in texture.Although scrubbing is important for skin , facial skin needs great attention while using any scrub.Facial skin is very very delicate and thus be taken care of in the most gentlest manner.Whenever a scrub is used ,make sure you rub it gently,i mean very gently  in small circular motions.This way it cleans,buffs and removes skin tan without disturbing the layers and their glands .Thus the optimum condition of skin is maintained. Product :Biotique BIO  Papaya Revitalising Tan-removing Scrub Product Type : Facial scrub Product price: 199 for 85gms. Ingredients: Papita (Carica papaya), Kela (Musa sapientum), Khajoo...

FAB INDIA haldi chandan mud pack

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Hi, yup back with a mud review, jokes apart ,mud pack have a great attraction all around the world , mud wraps for body are also well raved about. But here in this post I am talking about a face mud pack by FABINDIA. It's called the   haldi chandan   pack. Since times immemorial , haldi (turmeric) and   chandan (sandalwood) have been known to soothe and calm sensitive acne-prone skin while the later   chandan   cools the skin ,imparts smooth texture and improves skin tone. Though this pack has only the sandalwood fragrance , it does have its effect on skin. Read on to know the good effects of this pack. Product:   FABINDIA haldi chandan mud pack Product type: Face Pack Product price: 225 INR for 100 ml. My review on the product fabindia haldi chandan pack: Fabindia has some very good commendable products. And one of the best product is this ready to use pack. This pack comes in a small plastic jar. The mud pack has a very fine creamy consistency which runs ...

Biotique BIO Basil & Sandalwood Lightening Touch Body powder

Hi all , its summer time here at my place; Visakhapatnam ,India. But yeah ,thank God it's a sea city .And living near the shore has some benefits ,at least for me. Though it get hot , the sea breeze is cool and refreshes any soul in hot summer afternoons. But yeah there is another story as well, people used to living in dry hot climatic condition cannot take the humidity , they sweat profusely. As summer comes, its Mango time here in India. Such tangy to sweet varieties that my mouth just can't stop watering. And no wonder this is the time I use this powder to feel better, cool , and beautiful. Yep you read it right...though in many other parts of the world people are not much aware of a talcum powder. It's a staple in India , every home has it ,  men ,children and women use it equally and  comes pretty cheap. It's a soft white powder that does not let the face or body sweat. Though I have never ever been a fan of it ,due to my dry skin. And the white powder brings a as...

Biotique BIO Basil & Sandalwood Lightening Touch Body powder

Hi all , its summer time here at my place; Visakhapatnam ,India. But yeah ,thank God it's a sea city .And living near the shore has some benefits ,at least for me. Though it get hot , the sea breeze is cool and refreshes any soul in hot summer afternoons. But yeah there is another story as well, people used to living in dry hot climatic condition cannot take the humidity , they sweat profusely. As summer comes, its Mango time here in India. Such tangy to sweet varieties that my mouth just can't stop watering. And no wonder this is the time I use this powder to feel better, cool , and beautiful. Yep you read it right...though in many other parts of the world people are not much aware of a talcum powder. It's a staple in India , every home has it ,  men ,children and women use it equally and  comes pretty cheap. It's a soft white powder that does not let the face or body sweat. Though I have never ever been a fan of it ,due to my dry skin. And the white powder brings a as...

Easy Home made Face pack for dry skin in Summers.

Dry skin is one high maintenance skin ..I mean atleast for me.I need to be..literally embalming myself with moisturiser all the time. Be it humid summers there is no escape what so ever.Infact the kind of moisturiser that felt great in winter, no longer feels good for the summers.At my place which is a sea city it gets very humid and moisturisers need to quench my skins thirst but not feel heavy or groggy. Why I had to tell you this beacuse , just as moisture, dry skin in summers need different face pack as well. Temperatures here at Vizag (Visakhapatnam) go to about 40*C during peak summers i. e last weeks of May .And on an average above 35*C.Its imperative that one heads caution with skin as well as body to save it from dehydration. Alright apart from this gyan let me jump right to Cucumber pack for dry skin in summers. THINGS YOU NEED : 1.CUCUMBER -ONE small 2. Multani mitti /fullers earth 3.one table spoon milk cream Procedure : *Make 4 slices of cucumber and keep aside. *Make two ...

Simple Pink Eye Makeup Tutorial .

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Pink eyes , wink wink , who doesnt love.Be it a Indian wedding , evening birthday party , ahh it goes super well with Asian skin tone .Also great for those who have a medium complexion with warm or cool undertones.Small eyes or big eyes, any shape, this eye makeup is super easy and looks simply stunning . Few tips you need to follow before any makeup. 1.Cleanse your face with a facial cream cleanser. 2.Wash with plain water , dry and moisture well  with Olay moisturizer (if you have dry skin). Things you need to achieve the look: Maybelline Diamond Glow Eye Quad in 02 Wine Pink. Maybelline Hyperglossy eyeliner in Black Maybelline Colossal Kajal  Maybelline Falsies Mascara Revlon Primer  Mac Studiofix Foundation Bodyshop Pencil Concealer in 05 NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Yogurt(highlighter) Moisturise and prime Conceal and foundation Apply thick line of kajal and cover lid with B Colour C in outer corner and colour D as eyeliner just above lashlin Final Look Steps to achieve t...

Coriander Pulao (Simple and tasty SUNDAY Brunch idea)

Sunday time is Biryani or Pulao time in my house , with boondi raita ,potato chips or Paapad.Flavoured rice makes our Sunday super special.And this Sunday I made some coriander pulao.Had some bunches of coriander left so decided to do it right away,which is super easy to make and very delicious to eat. The ingredients required for making this simple , easy delicious Coriander pulao. Two to three bunches of coriander. Two medium sized potatoes. 3 medium sized onions (thinly sliced) Ginger -One inch One cup Basmati rice. Cashew -a handful Jeera/Cumin  -One Tablespoon Curd- 3 Tablespoons Oil -5 Tablespoons Salt to taste  Pinch of sugar  Serves -3 Adults Preparation Time -40 min including dicing and miscellaneous stuff Preparation Procedure/Method : 1.In a pressure cooker ,cook the basmati rice .Along with it in another bowl in the pressure cooker , steam some potatoes as well. 2.In the mean time , cut the root part of the coriander bunch .Wash the coriander bunch thoroughly;...

Maybelline New York LIP POLISH by colorsensational in GLAM #2 SWATCH ,REVIEW and FOTD

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My newest buy from Maybelline is their Lip Polish( lipgloss).I haven't bought this online , but a store near to where I reside. I loved their colours , a wee bit difficult to pick one because all the colours were bright and a sure palette of necessary colours for evening , day , night. SO making it so difficult to zero on one. This particular colour glam shine from Maybelline is a super pink with light shimmer. Maybelline has always been a super good drugstore brand and has always come up with cosmetics that are economical as well as those of great quality. Maybelline always attracted me of its consistent new range of products. Which I why I do not hesitate to pick their stuff. Product :Maybelline lip polish GLAM SHINE 3 Product Type: Creamy Lip gloss with hints of shimmer. Product Price: 450 INR FOR 5 ml. The Swatch The way it looks on my lips Product Review : At one glance this package looks like a perfect lipstick ,the size and looks but nay its not. This one looks like a mini g...

Best natural face cleanser /face cleanser

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You might have never thought that this would work so well when advertisers , friends , blogs influence you to buy stuff .BUT HERE I AM TELLING YOU NO BLOG WILL TELL  YOU... About a natural sponge that you can use to remove any grime / dirt. I stumbled upon this best natural face cleaner /face cleanser when I was shopping for my 1 year old baby .I bought the natural sponge at a baby store. Sponges are kind sea organisms that have no nervous system, digestive system or anything like that. They just have pores and only pores. And this natural sponge( which feels a wee bit like the artificial sponges) is one must -have item for a beautiful skin. Facial skin is delicate than the skin on the other parts of the body and its imperative that we treat it with utmost care just like you treat baby's skin. Now just as any mother would try anything on herself (except clothes)before she uses for her kid , I did that with this natural sponge too and God I so loved it that I kept it all form self.....

Forest Essentials Tejasvi Facial Ubtan

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I had to , had to write about this product which does what it claims to do !Finally the one product in my vanity which I shall buy and buy and buy unless and until Forest Essentials withdraw making one of thsese. I am an Indian with Medium to Wheatish skin tone .With my recent harmonal imbalance I developed dark spots , freckles over my face and I was desperate to use any product advertised which claimed to erase them off , but in vain ,none seem to have worked !Just like any girl I was overzealous and literally abused my skin with various skin products for pigmentation .After a lot of trail and error I finally got my hands on this Facial cleanser which by far has showed considerable inherent change on my skin.Yes you need to have some patience for the dark spots /freckles to lighten and also slooow down the process of your skin making them .Treat your skin with good care and it will glow back !And what best than an Ayurvedic preparation for your precious skin? Produ...

Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate

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What women want? Mesmerizing eyes , because eyes say it all !And to get those in the simplest way is the use Kajal on your waterline .Though Kohl is just another name.But I must say of all the Natural , Organic , Blackest Black , Smudge proof , no nonsense Kohl  Kajals I have tried , Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate is by far the best one I used and thus the review!Kajal/Kohl is my quintessential item which I use whenever I go out .Especially with my almond shaped small eyes a Kohl pencil does a lot.I look better in photos , eyes look wee bit bigger and intense , so its my favourite.My skin is dry and my eye area is dry too and this product seems like its made for me ;glides on smooth , feels comfortable and that tinge of moisturising feeling indeed.As the product claims it has moisturising ceramides which I guess does the job.Such drama it adds to my eyes , I just cant explain , you gotta try one for yourself. Produ...

Oriflame Pure Nature Burdock extract Clay Mask

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Organic face mask??Must be very expensive ,but I would say no! The Clay Mask from Oriflame has organic burdock extracts which makes a special pick to recommend especially for normal to oily skins.As you know my skin is dry and obviously I tried this only once , did me a clarifying look but again not a frequent user.But I am giving a review because my mum-in-law loves this product,she says this is the best. In fact she is very choosy when it comes to picking any stuff , literally any kind of stuff , but she vouches on this product.Since this routine does not take much time , she uses it especially when attending parties etc., .Even before she runs out of this product she immediately asks me to order it.This means that this product works great of aged skin,because in an another encounter , even my elderly sister who lives in Australia liked it a lot. Product Type: Face Mask Core Concern: Purifying effect on skin. Price: 250INR (On OFF...

ORIFLAME FEET UP ADVANCED 2 IN1 FOOT SCRUB

Oh yes ! My much awaited parcel from Oriflame arrived.And this time the newly launched advanced foot scrub with two in one action caught my attention.I could not resist trying the scrub and it worked so well on my feet. Yup ,just like you, I have used many expensive scrubs from........... oh ! You name it ,I used it ,but this one instantly rejuvenates my dried dead feet !Trust me , Scrub in! Product Type : Foot Scrub Core Concern : Instant Soft ,Smooth feet Price : Introductory Offer Price 179Rs. for 100ml. FEET UP ADVANCED 2 IN 1 DEEP ACTION FOOT SCRUB By ORIFLAME The best part is it comes in a tube unlike most other scrubs.For my "high maintenance feet " ,this one is a blessing ,be it a travel or a touch up for my feet in between pedicure,this one goes a long way .My feet are so darn dry that my feet look ugly just two days post my saloon pedicure.It somehow scrubs and at the same time moisturises my dry feet and they look "oh so just got a pedicure" types.For...

KONAD AROMA RELAXING HAND MASK

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Just a try and worth a try !Ordered this Konad Aroma Therapy Hand Mask from an on-line store along with my other stuff which I would be reviewing later.This is the first of its kind that I used and am pleased but not too pleased .For extremely dry hands like mine ,they are an O.K product,but people with normal skin might be just so lucky to instantly revive their hands to magical soft ones. Product Type: Ready to Use Hand Mask. Core Concern: Ready to use , aroma mask. Price: 170 Rs for one pair /pack. AROMA RELAXING HAND MASK By KONAD This pack claims to instantly moisturise you hand and it does !I used it after scrubbing my hands with Forest Essentials Sea Rose Crystal Scrub , rinsed off , pat dried and put these gloves on .Good thing about these is that you can hold anything , do any work using them unlike other home-made almond pack that I traditionally use to moisturise post my manicures.This one is so easy to use and do a little bit of massage onc...

ORIFLAME PERFECT BLUSH REVIEW

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Its always been confusing !Buying blush , the right shade , the right tone , the correct finish ...can be exhausting especially for Indian women who are not so "blush" types.Even I was apprehensive about using a blush , but after a lot of trail and error , for the look I want I realised I need a shimmer free , matte blush.I mean to start with :P But what shade??I searched for matte free blush in many brands;not many and again not the right shade that would blend to look healthy and natural. Finally I after a lot of thinking I picked the Perfect Blush in Fresh Pink by Oriflame. Product Type: Face Blush Core Concern: Matte Effect Blush Price: 498 Rs (full price ) ORIFLAME PERFECT BLUSH IN FRESH PINK by ORIFLAME   SWATCH This is the perfect blush to start with ,especially for a healthy glowing look ,this one is for you .Looks good on fair to medium skin tones.So this one places itself in those long list of "must haves".Its truly matte , no shimmer at all , the compared...

HOME MADE PACK FOR PIGMENTATION

NUTMEG AND SANDALWOOD PACK for HYPER PIGMENTATION Pigmentation is a huge problem now a days .And am amazed to see them on every other face part from mine.There are a lot of artificial / chemical methods that claim to reduce and gradually reduce the spots , but most are ineffective and may pose even bigger problems which I would deal in an different post later.One Ayurvedic recipe that would help fade these spots slowly but effectively is the nutmeg and sandalwood pack. You will need the following: 1.Whole nutmeg 2.Unboiled milk 3.Pure Sandalwood powder or stick. Nutmeg is a spice and you get it as a whole which needs to be ground against any coarse surface along with milk and slowly you would find a very fine paste.About  a teaspoon of this should be enough to be used once.Now keep this aside. Take a little less than a teaspoon of pure sandalwood powder and mix it with the above set aside paste.Or you can take a small block of sandalwood ,ground on to a clean coarse ...