My 5 Make-up Essentials!

 

I love make-up and while I have loads of different products in my vanity, there are 5 products that are total essentials for me. With these 5 I can also whip up a basic look in a jiffy, and so today in this blog post, I am sharing with you the 5 make-up products that I can't do without!

#SplurgeOrSave - Indian drugstore dupes for your favourite High-end brands! (Part 2)

I am back with Part 2 of my series where I am sharing a few Indian and International Drugstore dupes for some iconic high-end products and brands! In this post, the makeup items are different from the earlier ones shared with you, so it only helps to add to your kitty. Last time it was more about the base and the eyes, and this time it's a completely different range of products. So, here you go!

#SplurgeOrSave - Indian drugstore dupes for your favourite High-end brands! (Part 1)

International makeup brands have definitely made a foray into the Indian market with the likes of HUDA beauty now available in India along with Estee Lauder, MAC, Bobbi Brown and more. However, the pricing of these brands still stops a lot of people from buying them due to their not so economical pricing as everyone may not be able to afford them. In this blog post, I am sharing a few Indian and International Drugstore dupes for some iconic high-end products and brands! So let's get started!

The Magic of Fiama Scents – Body washes with Touch Activated Fragrance!

The secret to healthy skin is moisture and hydration, and the secret to a happy you is a fresh and fragrant smelling you through the day! Well just imagine a body wash that not only provides nourishment to the largest organ of your body, but is also crafted with a fragrance encapsulation technology that enables fragrance release with a slight rub on the skin for as long as 8 hours after a bath - well that is the magic of Fiama Scents – Body washes with Touch Activated Fragrance, that I have recently come across. I am sure you too haven't come across anything like this!

Complete Skin Care for Mom's On The Go - Kaya Youth Oxy-Infusion Range! #SkinPranayam

Over the years one of the biggest reasons for my good skin has been my habit to diligently maintain a proper skin care routine. Well we always have our genes to be thankful for too, but nothing stays in shape, if you don't take care of it, and your skin is one such organ of your body that you need to invest in all the time. Now we all know that doing Pranayam as a form of Yoga, enriches the blood with oxygen and cleanses our system, which is why people practice it. Keeping in mind this principle, Marico’s latest premium skin care range, the Kaya Youth Oxy-Infusion Range, is now the way to get some daily #SkinPranayam for you! 

Banish Those Greys - #FaceItSolveIt with True Roots Botanical Hair Tonic by Marico

The first time someone spotted a grey hair on my head a few years ago, I had a mini panic attack. I was suddenly consumed by the thought of turning all grey which was a scary feeling for me as I was not ready. My dad faced greyed really late whereas my mom greyed in her 30s, so I thought that I had inherited early greying from my mom. Thankfully that 1 strand has turned only to 5 in a few years which is not bad at all but I am always consumed by the fear of suddenly turning grey. While I try my best to have a work-life balance, there is a lack of balance quite a few times which makes me worry that, that will be the cause of my greys. 

Why Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin Sweet Almond Oil should be a part of your life!

Nails On Fleek - November & December 2017!

I can't believe that 2017 is coming to an end already! I mean it just zoomed by so so fast. But none the less, it has been a great great year and I went back to doing my nails at the end of this year after about 3 and a half years. I had stopped getting my gel nails done when I had Aryaa, as initially I was scared of hurting her soft skin and I also used to feed her with my hand. But now that she is over 3, I have gone back to getting them done and trust me there is no better feeling than your nails being on fleek. I have been sharing updates on my social media but I know that all of you don't follow me there, so this post is just to show you my pretty pretty nails from the last 2 months!

Preserve Youthful Skin with the Himalaya Youth Eternity Range

Review - Oriflame's Essense&Co. Lemon & Verbena range

Just like I love a glass of lemonade to make me feel refreshed anytime, my skin too loves skincare products with lemon as the main ingredient, for the refreshed and squeaky clean feeling it gives. In a store my hands always reach out to a product that contains lemon as the ingredient in it. Basically, I love anything and everything that is citrus related. There have always been age old tales of how a few drops of lemon can enhance your skin when used in various ways, yet not many are aware of it. People generally talk about how the intake of lemon in our diet has benefits, but skincare not many people know the benefits. Other than waking up the skin, Vitamin C in lemon is known to destroy free radicals in our skin, thus giving us even skin tone, clear complexion and a healthy glow.

Oriflame The ONE Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel - Review and Swatches

As the market sees the growing trend of matte lipsticks and matte finish liquid lipsticks, Oriflame decides to stay away from that trend and launch it's new range of liquid gel lipsticks that look like a gloss but have the colour intensity of a lipstick. The ONE range from Oriflame is known to have a great variety of products to choose from and the latest addition to that range has been the Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel which are liquid lipsticks. The ONE Lip Sensation Vinyl Gel is super light, goes on like a gel on the lips and comes in 7 different colours. It's been a few seasons since I tried a liquid lipstick with a glossy and shiny finish, so it certainly was refreshing to try it out after constantly using matte lipsticks for a while now.

The Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Range #4FabulousHair

Hair fall is something that all of us suffer from at some point in our lives. Aging, climatic conditions, stress, hormonal ups and downs, all these in some way are responsible for hair fall and eventually hair loss for a lot of us. For me, my hair is my crowning glory and if that gets affected, it affects my confidence levels like crazy. I noticed hair fall recently on my USA trip which most people told me was very normal due to the water and weather change, but for me it became a constant worry. Once I got back to India, it did reduce but wasn't normal like before. By normal I mean no worries about hair loss as other than post pregnancy I never had to worry about it! A week after my return from the USA, I figured I needed a cure and thankfully while unboxing all my packages came across what I exactly needed. In my absence, Himalaya had sent me their new Anti-Hair Fall Range, and it has been a blessing because not only has my hair fall has reduced considerably but my hair also feels healthier in the last 2 weeks since I have started using it.

Lakmé 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip and Cheek Color- Review and Swatches

I love love the Lakmé 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip and Cheek Color range! In fact since it's launch in October last year, it has been a product range for me that I turn to nearly on an everyday basis. I juggle between the 3 shades that I have, and I vouch for how versatile, light weight and long lasting they are!

The Power of Gold - VLCC Insta Glow Gold Bleach! #InstaGlow

Gold is a precious metal that each and every person aspires to own as jewellery or gold bars, but not many of us know the skin benefits of the same. In ancient times, gold was used for skin care and skin treatments. The Romans used gold preparations for the treating skin lesions and sores. The Chinese believed that gold was the secret to having youthful skin. Japanese declared a gold leaf facial treatment that would help the skin rejuvenate and reduce the wrinkles. Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian queen, who was known to be the most beautiful woman in the world in ancient times, was known to sleep with a gold face mask every night to enhance her complexion. So it is but natural, that with such history of gold being used for beauty treatments, today's skin products and treatments will obviously make use of gold in it to give us results.

Quick DIY Hairstyle Video Tutorial with EIMI!

Wella Professionals has been known for the quality of its products and how amazing the effects are, so converting me to a hair styling enthusiast with their EIMI range was piece of cake for them. I was introduced to the EIMI range by Patrick Cameron, Wella's Global Ambassador and star hairstylist a couple of months ago and I saw him create magic with the products, and from then on there has been no looking back for me. A few months back, you must have read my post on the entire EIMI range that also had reviews on the 3 hero products of EIMI. Taking it further from there is my first hair tutorial video on my YouTube channel with those 3 hero products of EIMI and I am super excited about it!

Going Balayage with Schwarzkopf!

Valentine's Day this year was extra special, as Schwarzkopf Professional India planned a Valentine's Day special date with my hair to shower it with some TLC, and you guys can guess after having known me for so long, that I would have opted for pampering my hair with some fresh hair colour, cause there is nothing more that I and my hair love, than some fresh colour and a new look!

My 5 Favourite Lip Balms For Winter!

Winters are the worst time of the year for our skin, as the temperature and the weather conditions take a toll on it. Our lips are one of the worst hit as chapped lips become a constant this season. That is because our lips do not have oil glands and hence soothing lips balms at hand are a must. This post tells you all about some really good lip balms that I have used to keep my lips smooth, nourished and moisturized, and they come in all sorts of budgets!

Must Pack 11 items for a Goa (Beach) Vacation - Toddler Friendly!

I first went to Goa when I was nearly 26 (yes that late!) and from then there has been no looking back. With friends, family, PS, and on work, the experiences each time have been different and unforgettable. Goa is my favourite place if I ever want to escape for a mini vacation. Not just anniversaries and birthdays, but I also went for my babymoon to Goa and most of you have read about my experiences as I made it a point to share them with you via the blog or my social media, mainly my outfits. Well the beach style quotient on my blog is going to go a notch higher now as for my next Goa trip, my very own junior fashionista is also accompanying me! Yes, Aryaa is off for her first Goa trip for my upcoming birthday and she too shall experience the calmness of the beaches, the ocean, the super amazing food and the beautiful weather there. She once experienced it when she was in my tummy and now its time she experiences it all for real. :)

Now there are loads of things that you can pack for a beach holiday but there are a few things that you just can't forget (especially with a toddler) and here is my list of must pack items for a Goa (beach) vacation!

Luxury Services with MyGlamm right at home!

Everyone loves to pamper themselves and there is nothing like a visit to the salon to make a woman feel good about herself. But with my hectic schedule and a toddler to run after, it was something that I used to give up a lot in the past, until I discovered MyGlamm. It was personally a rough week for me just before LFW and with no time for the salon, it was the perfect time for me to finally try MyGlamm after having heard so much about their home services.

My Wella Elements Spa Experience

By now you all know that I have fine hair thanks to me mentioning it time and again in my haircare related posts :) So you all also know that it is prone to damage much easily than other hair types, which means a lot more hair care on a regular basis. Add to that the monsoon season which can play havoc with hair because the moisture levels in the air keep changing, thus increasing my efforts to constantly keep my hair nourished with the necessary nutrients that it requires. I had told you about the amazing Wella Elements range recently in my review, which gave me a squeaky clean and healthy scalp along with nourished and vibrant hair. As the Elements range is Sulfates free, Parabens free and Artificial Colourants free and worked wonders on my hair in the past, I decided to go in for a salon treatment including the same called the Wella Elements Spa. The reason I chose this was that it would counter any kind of monsoonal damage that my hair was going through with the most natural ingredients that the products possessed.

To give you more insights on the treatment, here are step by step details.