OPPO F1s - The Real Selfie Expert!

I remember my first attempt at clicking a selfie with my digicam a few years ago and what an effort that used to be! At the end of it you would never even know if you would get what you wanted, it was always a process of trial and error. Fast forward to 2016 where 'Selfies' are the norm of the day and digicams are nowhere in the picture(I don't see them anywhere!), it is just the generation of the so called 'Selfie Phones'! OPPO who is focusing on creating its image as the 'Selfie Expert' brand, launched their new F1s Selfie Expert phone in Mumbai last week amongst much fanfare and I was one of the few lucky ones to get it before it hit the market. I have been testing it ever since and the device has taken me by complete surprise because while everyone makes tall claims, there are very few that actually 'Walk the Talk'! To make you guys see what I am talking about, I have compared the phone with the Samsung A7 and the iPhone 6 with respect to camera, so read on.

Skin care for every age - L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfect Range

Skin care at any age is very important. In our teens, 20s, 30s and 40s, each one of us wants to look younger and do all that it takes to preserve our skin for the long run, basically try to make sure that we never look our real age. I believe in 'aging gracefully' which means nourishing my emotional body as much as my physical body to slow down the ageing process than fighting aging. While doing so, I've realised that every age needs a different skin care routine that I have religiously followed and has really helped me, and which I can confidently claim does not make me look my age. However there are many women out there who don't really look into a specific skin care routine or products that are best suited for their age. They pick up products that are available in the market if it just says anti-ageing, not knowing whether it suits their age group. The most ignored facts are that if harsh products are used for younger skin, they will damage your skin rather than help it, and if mild products are used, they won't really benefit you. So it is really important to be using the products meant for your age group targeting those specific problem that comes with a specific age. Not many brands in the Indian market provide age-specific solutions and most brands that do levy a hefty price tag.

L'Oréal Paris recently launched their Skin Perfect Range and sent me all the creams from their range to try out. I was pleasantly surprised to see creams for 3 age groups - 20s, 30s and 40s addressing skin care needs specific to those ages. This range has been launched after 10 years of extensive research at the Global and Indian L'Oréal Research and Innovation Labs and is a revolutionary skin care range.

The  L’Oréal Paris Skin Perfect uses superior Vitamin 3x Technology and the main ingredients are Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. These have been known for their skin boosting as well as whitening properties that eventually aid anti-ageing. 

This table will give you a quick rundown of the different age solutions and offerings from the range

I found the range really interesting with the stages it step-wise looks at dealing with, according to age. The fact that SPF is introduced only from the 30+ products is interesting to note too. Price wise I found it pocket friendly keeping in mind the other products available in the market. You can check out more on the range here - http://goo.gl/mubybJ

I am currently using the 30+ cream and will be sharing my review very soon with you guys, so stay tuned!

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Victorinox marks 130 years with its 'Made to last' watch - I.N.O.X.

The 130th anniversary of Victorinox definitely deserves a special celebration, and they know it better than no one. So to celebrate it, they launched a very very special watch - I.N.O.X - a timepiece that echoes the unique values of Victorinox’s signature product, the Swiss Army knife: authentic, robust and reliable in all conditions thus making it a lasting product that pledges quality. The watch commemorates linking of two different crafts by a single philosophy: respect for Swiss know-how and its peerless standards of quality. The watch is named I.N.O.X. as a tribute to the history of Victorinox, because ‘Inox' in French means ‘stainless steel’, an early 20th century invention that was responsible for the development and success of the Swiss Army Knife.

Let's look at why the I.N.O.X is a 'Made to last' watch. To start with, the watch has been designed to withstand unusual levels of stress and has passed 130 brutal strength tests with flying colours. Further, the watch is made of solid steel. The watch’s case has been stamped and machined in the metal, creating a protective envelope of unmatchable strength. The dial is a single sealed piece and the indexes are not applied in the usual manner but stamped. The axis and the attachment of the hands are reinforced. The horns are protected against warping and solidified by a crossbar. The crown, too, is protected, as is the crystal by the slightly elevated bezel. Finally, its been reinforced with the original 'bumper' - a removable bumper protector composed of nylon and silicone that matches perfectly with the crown, the case and the back, without disturbing legibility. While being useful and functional, the protector gives the I.N.O.X. its unique look.

Designed to withstand unusual vibration, shock and temperature changes, it has been reinforced well beyond the standards of a conventional timepiece. Hence the I.N.O.X. can resist a 10-meter drop onto a concrete surface, have a 64-ton tank drive over it, is guaranteed to maintain a perfect seal underwater to a depth of 200 meters. and resist two hours in a washing machine as well as a sandstorm. It can defy variations in temperature from -51° C to +71 ° C and 12G forces of acceleration and deceleration. I.N.O.X. has also been subjected to attack by corrosive products such as gasoline, solvents, oils, cleaning products and insecticides.

Despite the I.N.O.X. being made to last with exceptionally strong characteristics, it still remains a harmoniously designed timepiece - compact and solid yet sleek. The steel has been subtly sculpted and polished to catch the light.

The 2014 collection comes not only in black but also in khaki green and navy blue and all versions are equipped with a Swiss made Ronda quartz movement.

After knowing so much about the I.N.O.X., I have come to a conclusion - We all want a precious companionship to last forever and with these qualities the I.N.O.X. is definitely a perfect “companion for life.”

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