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TRYING NYKAA EYELINERS | REVIEW |

TRYING NYKAA EYELINERS | REVIEW |

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Hello beautiful people,

Eyeliners play a major role in every girls daily life. Most of us don’t even step out of the house without putting a  kajal/eyeliner. I am one of those girls. eyeliners can be a total game changer when it comes to transforming a look. A person can go from looking dead to alive within seconds with this beauty product. For someone who loves makeup or someone who keeps makeup at bay, eyeliner is owned by almost every girl. because kajal is not makeup.

These come in various shades, formulations and can be worn in a literal million ways. and this wedding season amp your liner game with these 4 eyeliners from nykaa. nykaa has launched their products in almost every category. Today well be trying our hands on their eyeliners which are available in various shades and packagings. These 4 will be the topic for today.

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NYKAA ROCK THE LINE KAJAL

 

Traditionally known as kajal, is one of the basic categories of eyeliner which all Indian women swear by. These are the trickiest to choose from as there are thousands of options in the market. I like my kajal to be smudge free and nicely pigmented. I think that’s what most of the girls would want.

Coming down to this product by nykaa, it has very beautiful packaging. the pink and black combination has my heart. I would give it 10 on 10 for the looks with that price range. the pencil is retractable and is travel-friendly.

The pigmentation of the product is not as intensely black as other kohls in the market, but it does the job quite well. It has a decent color payoff and stays on the waterline for a reasonable amount of time. But after a good 10 hours or so I find it forming a black cast under my eyes. except that this kajal is a great addition to your vanity.

PRICE – 199/- INR

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NYKAA EYEM BLACK KAJAL

Whenever I think of Gel eyeliners only thing that strikes my mind is that classic pot and brush. as time changed we got introduced to gel eyeliner pencils which gives us the gel finish with the ease of a pencil. This one by nykaa is rich black and glides on smoothly on your lids. the shade I am using is called black knight and its the only shade available in this range.

It comes with a free sharpener as it is not retractable and retails for rupees 375.

PROS                                                                                                 CONS

Inexpensive                                                                                Non-retractable

Great pigmentation                                                                  Doesn’t last long

Smooth and buttery texture                                                   Smudges slightly

Glides easily                                                                               Not ideal for waterline

 

PRICE-  375/-INR

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BLACK MAGIC LIQUID LINER

 

I am not a big fan of liquid liners especially when it’s not a pen or a sketch liner. I can adjust with any kind of pen liners but these are not my thing. it has the formulation which almost every liquid eyeliner would have. This lasts very long and its smudge proof. I just don’t like the way it dries glossy. but if you love liquid liners you should definitely give it a try.

PRICE-  299/-

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NYKAA 24H VINYL LUXE

Next up is one of my fav products. this eyeliner is yet another liquid liner but this one dries matte, has a flexible tip, stays long and is smudge proof. I won’t say it is completely waterproof but does the job. I totally recommend this liner over the previous one. the best thing has to be the tip, it doesn’t feel like its a brush type liner. it is as flexible as a pen liner. except for the price point  so, next time you are confused about what eyeliner to buy, choose this blindly.

PRICE- 699/-

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So there ends the review. I am trying a lot of nykaa products lately, as it is one of the best among Indian drugstore. Do let me know if you want to see any other reviews.

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LIPSTICK OBSESSION OF THE SEASON | COLORBAR KISS PROOF LIP STAIN | MINI REVIEW

LIPSTICK OBSESSION OF THE SEASON | COLORBAR KISS PROOF LIP STAIN | MINI REVIEW

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 Liquid lipsticks put me away from the fuss of reapplication. Honestly, reapplying lipsticks over and over again is a task. Some of them are too drying but ok we have lip balms to the rescue. At least it spares you from transferring and messing.

 

So, this FALL-WINTER I was totally obsessed with this lipstick from colorbar. It’s the colorbar kiss proof lip stain in the shade rustic. Now, this lipstick is no new to the market but still manages to hit the top 10 liquid lipsticks list by most of the beauty gurus. So I’d better stop exaggerating and give you all a quick review of the product or on why I was so obsessed with this lipstick.

 

 The kiss proof range has 8 shades from which I already tried the shade Hollywood.  Hollywood is that perfect bright red. So I was going through liquid lipsticks and I came across this coral shade called rustic. Rustic is that coral pale-ish orange which is ideal for the fall-winter season. Falls are all about this maple leaf shade.

 

I don’t have a win-win experience with oranges. Most of them tend to wash me off. But this muted orange shade suited my medium to dusky skin tone so perfectly that I couldn’t stop myself from wearing this repeatedly.

PACKAGING

 This comes with the classic colorbar silver packaging. I have been liking metallic packaging these days. Not only packaging I am in love with everything metallic. Lipstick has the same silver body and the transparent part makes it easy to identify the color.  The name and number of the shade are mentioned at the bottom of the product. Apart from that, the sticker is not just any plain one with a name on it but it is colored such that you don’t have to read out the name for identification every single time.

 

PRODUCT REVIEW

The wand has a pointy tip which helps in precise application of the lipstick. It has a very thin consistency that it doesn’t feel like you have something on your lips. Post application it takes 5 – 10 minutes to settle and become completely matte. True to its name it doesn’t transfer but can be extremely drying at times. So I prefer applying lip balm 5 mins prior to the application.

 

I used this lipstick for most of my fall winter and the only reason I wore it so often has nothing to do with its formulation or pigmentation. It just made me look good and I was overly determined to wear particular shades throughout fall-winter (funny right? ). So this was a mini review cum story about a product which I was totally obsessed with.

If you want me to do a full review of this product or any product which you have in your mind please do let me know.

HOLI SKINCARE AND HAIRCARE

HOLI SKINCARE AND HAIRCARE

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The thought of Holi leaves me nostalgic every single time. Running across gallis to spoil your ‘oh so skin conscious’ friend’s face. Escaping from that khadoos aunty on whom you spill gulaal. Buying the best pichkari and water gun. Balloon fights and what not?

Though u had the most epic or not so epic Holi. After math is the same. pink faces, Dry skin, and damaged hair. But proper care pre and post you start the Holi drama can minimize the damage. Or let’s say people would never know that you went bonkers playing Holi the other day.

Here are few tips which I learned and have been using for years of playing Holi.

 

PRE HOLI

1. APPLY A THICK MOISTURIZER

Leaving your house with bare Face is not ideal. No matter how organic your colors are, those tend to clog your pores. So apply a thick layer of moisturizer which acts as a shield between your skin and the color.

2. SUNSCREEN IS A MUST

This is something which we all neglect. Holi is one of those festivals which are celebrated outdoors and we are most likely to get tanned. So, apply sunscreen at least before 20 mins you start playing holi.

3. APPLY VASELINE

Applying vaseline behind your ears, between your fingers and at areas where color gets settled and is difficult to remove.

4. STAY HYDRATED

Drink plenty of water. Harmful Chemicals present in colors dehydrate your skin. So, drinking lots of water will keep you hydrated inside out. Also, weather during Holi is hot. Staying hydrated helps you beat the heat.

5. PAINT YOUR NAILS

One of the difficult places where color doesn’t leave easily is nails. Nail polish protects from getting the color on your nails.

6. CALL OILS TO THE RESCUE

I know I might be sounding so old school right now, but this works. Apply coconut oil or olive oil all over your body.  This avoids color from sticking to your skin and makes getting rid of the color easier.  I know most of hate that sticky feeling on our body. But, this one step plays an important role in not turning your Holi into a nightmare.

7. Makeup is a big NO!

Yeah.. you heard it right, girls. I know how much means to you but I also know that you wouldn’t risk damaging your skin. Holi is all about water and colors. Makeup sits on your skin and any disturbances like colors will only cause clogging. So to prevent clogging of pores avoid makeup.

8. WEAR FULL CLOTHES

Cover yourself as much as possible. This prevents direct contact of color with your skin.

POST HOLI:

 

1. EMULSIFY

Lay your hands on whichever oil that suits you and start emulsifying the color. Make sure that this would be your first step. And then cleanse your face as usual.

2. MOISTURIZE

Chemicals might leave your skin dull, dry and devasted. Apply lots and lots of moisturizer which will help your skin to heal.

3. AVOID SCRUBBING

Getting rid of color gets a little trickier sometimes. That doesn’t mean you have to scrub the life out of your skin. Use of colors and chemicals leaves your skin irritated already. Scrubbing only leads to further irritation and chronic dryness. So no matter how hard it is avoid scrubbing.

4. USE LEMON JUICE

Instead of scrubbing your skin. Try using lemon juice. Rub lemon in the areas where color is stubborn and doesn’t go easily. This will help you to remove color gently.

HAIRCARE

 

1. COVER YOUR HAIR

Style your hair with turbans and bandanas. This will give you a bohemian touch as well as helps you cover your hair.

2. OILING

Again this is one of those grandma tips. Oiling acts as a layer between those harmful chemicals and your hair. Prepping your hair with oil provides some extra nutrition helping to prevent dryness post holi. Also, that greasiness helps you to get rid of the color faster.

3. FOR SENSITIVE SCALP

Chemicals used in Holi colors tend to irritate a sensitive scalp. use lemon essential oil which acts a shield on your scalp. This will prevent any irritation caused by whatsoever means.

4. DEEP CONDITION

We already discussed the importance of adding nutrition to our hair. For some extra nutrition prep your with deep conditioning masks.

POST HOLI

 

1. RINSE YOUR THROUGHLY

Before adding some more chemicals to your hair rinse your hair completely with plain water until water runs clear. This step will save up the extra application of shampoo and prevents further drying.

2. USE SULPHATE FREE SHAMPOO

Use a mild shampoo to wash your hair. post holi our hair is more brittle than usual due to the harmful chemicals. and usage of harsh chemicals in your shampoo will only worsen the situation.

3. AVOID HOT WATER

Washing hair with hot water on a regular basis is damaging already. using hot water post holi will only make your hair dry and brittle.

4. MASKING

Get back all the nutrition and shine your hair has lost. make yourself a reconstruction or a nutrition mask. This will restore the damage making your hair healthy as it was before.

* USE FENUGREEK SEEDS AND CURD MASK FOR LUXE HAIR

* EGG AND YOGURT MAKES A GOOD  PROTEIN MASK

So, these were my personal tips which I use every year pre and post holi. Everybody has their own skin type and hair type.

If u have any doubts or any related queries feel free to ask by mentioning in comments below or at any of my social media.

Wishing you a very happy and safe Holi.

Take care, bye

NEW PANTENE OIL REPLACEMENT CREAM| FULL REVIEW| WINTER HAIR CARE

NEW PANTENE OIL REPLACEMENT CREAM| FULL REVIEW| WINTER HAIR CARE

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Oiling is that one legacy which you has been passed on to you from your grandmas and moms. It is claimed to be one solution for all of your hair problems. Oil be like you name it and am going to solve your problem. We have many oils on the market, from basic oils like olive and coconut to essential oils and elixirs. I may not deny the fact that they provide enough nourishment and repairs your damaged hair.

Despite its miraculous properties, there’s one thing which is responsible for my disturbed relationship with oil. The MESS. Oiling gets soo fuzzy sometimes, especially when you are in a hurry. And in our fast moving lives, spending an hour for oiling is really challenging. Instant things have become a trend.

To beat this time factor and fuzziness hair care takes, many brands have come up with oil in cream, leave in masks etc. Pantene has come with their new oil replacement cream, which is gaining quite a hype. This is an improvement over their previous version. So, let’s see if the product had lived the hype?

CLAIMS

The backside of the product says,

“Still using old remedies for your hair issues?

Today’s hair problems need today’s solutions

pantene has invented an incredible oil replacement to give your hair the multiple benefits of natural oil without the inconvenience. it nourishes hair, reduces hair fall (due to hair breakage) and helps repair the damage. it also acts as a final touch leaving hair soft and smooth.

This is because its formula combines the power of oils with Pantene pro-v science to treat hair, while its creamy texture leaves it smooth without stickiness.”

DIRECTIONS

Take a walnut size amount on your palms and apply it all over the lengths of your hair.

Make sure it is distributed evenly.

It can be applied to both damp and dry hair

There is no need to wash your hair post application

It can also be used for protecting your hair from damage-causing heat aka heat protection formula.

PACKAGING

Now, I am a sucker for products with gold and rose gold packaging. It sits perfectly on my dresser with other colorful bottles, standing out and adding a metallic element to my corner. Putting aside the looks and talking about the practical packaging, a tube packing is the most convenient packaging of all. it spares the mess of digging into the product with your fingers. So yeah, CUTE + CONVENIENT packaging is a big yay yay!!

PRICE

180ml – 150/- INR

80ml – 85/- INR

REVIEW

It has a non-sticky formula and is very light on the hair. It doesn’t leave your hair heavy and greasy. I have been using it for almost a month now. It leaves my hair soft and shiny post application. It provides hydration to your hair and takes away dullness from your hair. I didn’t observe any visible results for damage and hair fall. It might not be the direct replacement for oils but it acts as a very good leave in conditioner. I like to use leave-in conditioners to my hair care during winters as they tend to get frizzy and dry. It also adds up little bounce to my hair, which is much needed for people with limp hair like mine.

PROS

1 ACTS AS A LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

2 MAKES YOUR HAIR SOFT AND SMOOTH

CONS

1 DOESN’T REPAIR DAMAGE

2 DOES NOTHING TO PREVENT HAIR FALL

IF you are looking for something like an after shower cream or a leave-in conditioner, I totally recommend you to buy this. It has a very light consistency, which will leave your hair soft and non-greasy. Keeping price point in mind this has to be one of the best leave in conditioners.

DISCLAIMER:- I am no beauty expert by any means. This is my personal review over this product. This product suited me well and may not suit most of the hair types. So, please do a test before using any new product.

Thank you

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TRYING #AMaskADay CHALLENGE | MINI REVIEW

TRYING #AMaskADay CHALLENGE | MINI REVIEW

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Sheet masks have to be my current obsession. This Korean skincare is something which I am absolutely loving. I already have a post where I explained about them in detail. In this post, I am particularly going to talk about my #amaskaday experience. So for those who have been following me on Instagram already know that I took a mask a day challenge for 7 days. Though I have been using sheet masks as a fix for my dull and dry skin from quite a while now. Using them for 7 days straight was something very different.

So this trend was taking all over the internet with Instagram beauty gurus, YouTubers, and celebrities talking about using sheet masks everyday aka a mask a day. Also, nykaa started #amaskaday challenge followed by buy 7 get 7 free offer on the face shop sheet masks.

I usually like to add them to my night skincare regime as your skin gets enough time to soak it all. Right after cleansing / exfoliating I apply the sheet mask as usual and Let it stay for 15-20 mins. Later I massage the serum into my skin from face to neck.I make sure I’m not washing it until morning because that’s the purpose of sheet masks. You need to let that serum work on your skin. It can be used under makeup, added to daily skincare regime and also as a fix for dry and dull skin.

So,
I was sick for a week and when I recovered I was left with dry and dull skin. I called sheet masks to the rescue. Also, I had my exams and knew that I had much drama ahead. That was the right time to start my challenge.

 

DAY 1 – POMEGRANATE

DAY 2 – GOJI BERRY

DAY 3 – RED GINSENG

DAY 4 – HONEY

DAY 5 – LONGAN

DAY 6 – BLUEBERRY

DAY 7 – AVOCADO

I have combination skin, it tends to get very dry during the winters and I need loads of hydration. These masks are something with loads of hydrating serum. I had a pimple on my face but by it didn’t disappear with the help of sheet mask. After 3 days of regular application, my skin started to glow from inside out and my cheeks were having a natural blush. My skin felt happy. Though I haven’t had enough sleep during my exams it didn’t show up on my face, it didn’t feel puffy post usage, thanks to this Korean skincare

 

 

PROS:-

 

Very hydrating
Travel-friendly
Great during summers
Fixes puffiness, dry and dull skin

CONS:-

 

Does nothing to my acne
I cannot smile or talk with them on my face

 

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NO BASIC NAILS THIS DIWALI | FESTIVE NAIL COLORS | MY TOP PICKS | 2017|

NO BASIC NAILS THIS DIWALI | FESTIVE NAIL COLORS | MY TOP PICKS | 2017|

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Diwali is around the corner and you all might have started decorating your homes, buying gifts for friends, family etc. and its time to lay your hands on those glittery festive nail polishes to glam up your festive look. Nail polishes are staples in a women’s vanity. It is something which every woman is obsessed with.

 

 

I picked up few of my favorites which I feel are perfect for this festive season. All the nail polishes included on this list are drugstore brand and below 300. I included few particular brands and colors which are easily available and budget friendly

CHROME

Chrome nails are something which we are seeing everywhere nowadays. Chrome is usually a mirror or brushed metal look. It can be achieved with pigment powder at salons. But, nowadays many brands are coming up with chrome nail polishes which gives a similar look.  I brands like Nykaa, Revlon have also launched their chrome collection in India. they are metallic and has that mirror illusion which looks awesome with festive outfits. So get ready to make a style statement with chrome nails this festive seasons.

The one I used is:

REVLON BECHROME-AZING – teal chrome – 199/-INR

You can also try:

NYKAA Mirror Chrome Nail Lacquer – 249/-

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MATTES

 

Nail polishes with a matte finish will always top the list of my favorite nail polishes. No matter how on or off the trend they are mattes are something which I will always love. I agree that not all shades look good with a matte finish but how can a person live without matte black and red. Nudes, black, and reds are few shades which look good as mattes. Nykaa has a wide range of mattes to select from, which are one of my personal favorites. Other brands like Maybelline and Revlon also has a good variety of matte nail polishes. A top coat is also a good option if you want to change your existing gel nail polish into matte. Jacqueline USA has a top coat under 250 ( can be easily found online).

NYKAA Matte Nail Enamel – 199/-INR

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GOLDS

Golds are one of those royal colors which goes with almost every festive outfit. Festivals are all about that royal hint to our appearance. It also adds that hint of shimmer to your nails. There are many shades of gold in many textures available in Indian drugstore brands. So pick that ideal shade of gold and get ready to slay this festive season.

Gold nail polishes under 300:

Maybelline color show – Bold Gold(008) – 110/-INR

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Nykaa gold rush – 249/- INR

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REDS

When in doubt wear red. And that’s something which I truly believe in. when you’re stuck with which nail polish to choose this festive season then pick a red blindly. Trust me it will compliment every skin tone and wouldn’t go wrong on any outfit. There are many warm and cool tone reds which at some point will definitely go with your dress. So don’t stress yourself in picking a right shade coz red can never go wrong.

I love oxblood red when it comes to reds and its fall already so these shades do attract me.

I picked this shade similar to oxblood red(under 300):

 

Maybelline new york color show – downtown red(216) – 110/-INR

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Glitters

 

Now, this has to definitely be on my list. I like everything which is shimmy shimmy. From sequin dresses, shimmery lips to glitter nail polishes, they are so my type. Be it bold or fine shimmers they are so glam. They literally act as an accessory for your fingers. I could go with no rings or bracelets when I have them on. Wear it on a single nail or get bold with all 5 nails painted in shimmers they add required glam to your look.

Maybelline has good range of glitter nail polishes.

I picked:

Maybelline color show party girl – tequila sunrise(112) – 175/- INR

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If you want something glittery yet basic, this orange nail polish has fine gold glitter which you need to try on this Diwali.

LAKME 9 to 5 long wear nail color – tangerine star – 220/-INR

These were my picks for . I hope you liked it.

Wishing you a very Happy and Safe Diwali.

Take care.

 

GET YOUR SKIN, DIWALI GLOWING | SHEET MASKS 101 | THE FACE SHOP | SKINCARE |

GET YOUR SKIN, DIWALI GLOWING | SHEET MASKS 101 | THE FACE SHOP | SKINCARE |

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Sheet masks are have gained popularity in India and are now available at many stores. Brands like The face shop, Innisfree have launched their range online and stores in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. They are easily available at websites like Nykaa etc.

So,

Sheet masks are Korean skin care products which have very good benefits and instant effects on the skin. They are now also trending in U.S and other countries due to their miraculous results on the skin like skin softening, firming etc. Sheet masking is an inexpensive way to treat yourself for common skin problems like dehydration, acne etc. They provide deep hydration to your skin making it soft, supple and glowing.


They are face shaped sheets made up of cotton fiber called microfibers. sometimes, from jelly-like materials called hydrogel. They are soaked in essence containing nourishing active ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamins. This concentrated essence is known as serum. these serums come from many commonly used ingredients like cucumber, green tea, aloe etc. These sheet masks are different from paste masks as there is no need to wash off instead, they are one-time use masks that you only need to apply and take it off. there are not supposed to re-use.

HOW TO USE?

One of the reasons why sheet masks came into the trend is due to their easy application. All you need is to pick a mask for your skin type and skin problem, apply it on a clean face, chill around for 20-30 mins and take it off! yeah, its that simple. You don’t have to handle the mess of mixing, washing etc. U can sit and watch tv or sip some detox water until mask works on your skin. Do not wait until it dries.
Apply it for 30 mins max, allowing it to stay for long will not give you extra benefits. instead, a reverse action will take place i.e it will start to take back present moisture from the skin. Do not wash your face after removing the sheet. Pat or massage the serum into your skin and follow your regular skincare routine.

TIP:- For perfect application start applying from the forehead.

THE ROUTINE

You don’t need to follow a particular routine to apply sheet mask. You can apply them whenever you feel like. To achieve maximum results you can add it to your night skincare. As your skin gets enough time to absorb the serum.
One of the most common skincare routines you can follow for skin care is

CLEANSE -> TONE -> SHEET MASK -> MOISTURIZE

HOW OFTEN?

Usually applying once or twice a week would be enough. But there is this trend going on called A MASK A DAY. Where people are applying a mask every day for a week to see visible results on the skin. I will be doing a separate post on it in which I am going to talk about it in depth.

sheet masks are not a replacement for facemasks. sheet masks are less messy making them travel friendly, that doesn’t mean sheet masks have the same benefits of a facemask.

THE FACE SHOP SHEET MASKS

I recently laid my hands on the face shop sheet masks. they have a huge range of sheet masks divided into two categories. The solution masks and the real nature masks.

The solution masks are ideal for problematic skin and are thinner than real nature masks. retails for:- 150/- INR each
The real nature masks contain properties of natural ingredients like kelp, aloe, avacado, shea butter,  lemon etc. retails for:- 100/- INR each


I have heard a lot about these masks and thought to give it a try.They are easily available online. I got them from Nykaa. they are having this amazing offer of buy 7 and get 7 free on their website. I will be doing a review on it very soon.
So pamper your skin this festive seasons with this amazing beauty product for instant hydration.

If you want me to do more such posts or any posts you would like me to do please mention in the comments section below.

 Wish you a very Happy Diwali.

TC, BYE.