Kaya’s Skincare Guide for the Party Season

Kaya’s Skincare Guide for the Party Season

Come December and it’s time to begin preparations for the much awaited party season. You want to look your best but a few late nights, over-exertion, use of cosmetics and makeup, consumption of alcohol and unhealthy food can really take a toll on your health and skin.


Dr. Sangeeta Amladi – Head Medical Services at Kaya Skin Clinic shares some easy and quick tips to help you look your radiant best and be the envy of others all through the party season:

· Water is the best gift that nature has in store for you. For that soft, supple and glowing look keep your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water everyday

· Before applying makeup, make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a good, gentle exfoliator and rub it on the face in slow, circular motions. The circular motions will ensure good blood circulation and the exfoliating will remove dead skin cells, revealing a bright, new complexion. After you’ve exfoliated both face and body, moisturize from head to toe

· Vitamin C can do wonders to your skin, especially in the winters. Opt for facials that are rich in Vitamin C and include fruits like grapes, oranges, watermelons and berries in your daily diet. You could also try an instant hydrating mask, 2-3 days before the party.

· During the winter season, you might experience puffiness in your eyes. Splashing cold water in the eyes and the use of eye pads with cucumber, potato and green tea bags will help reduce the puffiness & make them look wonderful to flaunt your favorite eye make-up during the party season. You should apply these eye pads at least twice a day to get desired results. Use can also use Kaya’s Lighten & Smooth Under Eye Gel to make your eyes even more beautiful

· For the lips, use mild petroleum jelly every night so that your lips do not look flaky when you apply lipstick or gloss. During night time, the jelly will penetrate into your lips and work on the flaky skin throughout the night, giving you supple lips in the morning

· Remember to remove the makeup with a skin cleanser or wet wipes before going to sleep. You can use Kaya’s Hydra Cleanse Make Up Remover to gently remove dirt, excess oil and makeup, thus preventing breakouts the following day

· Soak a towel in ice cold water and press it to your face; this constricts blood vessels and there’s less fluid accumulation. Don’t forget to catch-up on some beauty sleep. Sleep boosts the immune system and your skin gets to regenerate

· For your hair, make sure to use a mild shampoo and a good conditioner. Avoid hot dryers and in case you use hairsprays, glitter and other hair products make sure to wash off all the chemicals from your hair completely

· For your skin, plan in advance and undergo services like skin polishing or hair reduction. If you plan to wear a dress that reveals your back, go for a back shine treatment a few days before the party. You can opt for Kaya’s Signature Back Therapy which is a complete service that includes back polishing, brightening using microdermabrasion and exfoliation

· At Kaya Skin Clinic, there are various services like fillers and BOTOX that can help enhance your features. You can also avail of the new Aqua Radiance service that will rejuvenate your skin with the goodness of water and air. The Jet Peel technology uses high energy supersonic flow and a micro-droplet spray to gently refresh and hydrate the skin. The glycolic peels used for “infusion” in the service are derived from the sugarcane extracts and penetrate the skin quickly and easily, allowing new skin to surface quicker.

Colorbar Soft Touch Lipstick Rougemarie Review, Swatches

Colorbar Soft Touch Lipstick 016 Rougemarie Review, Swatches

 What the Company claims: Give your lips a soft and smooth look with the Soft Touch Lipstick. Its rich creamy formula enhances the lips, while keeping them moisturised and nourished. With Vitamin A and E and apricot oil, the Soft Touch Lipstick has anti-aging properties that protect the lips from chapping and discolouration. With a unique fig fragrance, the Soft Touch Lipstick is available in classy shades.

Price: Rs. 325/- for 4.2g

Shades Available: 29-30

Colorbar Soft Touch Lipsticks come in simple silver metal body packaging…these clasp tight and are sturdy enough.

Rougemarie is a burgundy/maroon shade but more towards deep oxblood/wine red..which is quite an IN shade these days..

These are highly moisturising and very pigmented and stay long too…they have a sweet smell..but it goes away soon..


Here is it on me..

Pros:

1. Very moisturising.
2. Highly pigmented..you just need 2 swipes for complete coverage.
3. Simple elegant packaging.
4. Stays for a good 4-5 hours..leaving behind a stain.
5. 4.2g is a good qty
6. Would suit both fair and dusky skin tones.

Cons:

1. Stains teeth..and a lot

I actually have no other cons with it..its a nice formula offering around 30 shades..and the darker shades are quite pigmented too..only issue being the darker shades stain teeth :/

There are some other nice shades they have..Citrine is a bright orange..I like Pink Charm too..a nude pink..would show some more swatches later on..I surely recommend these..

You can buy them on Pepperfry, Myntra or Medplusbeauty (292 on medplus)

Rating:

Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes. In fact I have 😀

Have you tried Colorbar Soft Touch Lipsticks ? Your favorite ?

Get famous with Maybelline New York!

Get famous with Maybelline New York!

This Valentine’s Day, ‘EYE AM’ getting styled in a special limited edition pack with designs created by you!

Here’s what you have to do; follow either of the steps below:

1. Download the JPEG, Design it on your computer using Photoshop or Paint and upload it on our wall.

2. Download the JPEG, print it, design on it and post it to us or email it to us.

3. Buy a Colossal Kajal, design on the pack and upload a picture on our wall.

The best creation will be on my special limited edition pack and in stores, bought by millions of girls in India.

What are you waiting for? Get started now; show us your creativity!

You may just be the famous one : http://bit.ly/ColossalKajalValentinesPackContest

So get designing girls !!

Ten quick face packs for the winter

Ten quick face packs for the winter

As you enjoy the dipping temperature of the winter, pay a little attention to your skin as well. Here are 10 quick and effective face packs to keep your skin fresh and healthy.

Winter calls for extra care for your skin. While the rest of your body is bundled up, your face is exposed 24 hours a day, and so it takes the brunt of the harsh climate most of all and requires additional pampering apart from the usual day and night creams.

Homemade face packs are simple to make and easy to apply. All you need are the ingredients from your fridge or larder; the fresher, the better!

10 quick face packs for the winter

1. Papaya pack – Cut a ripe papaya into pieces after removing the skin. Mash it with your fingers or a fork, apply on your face and rinse off after ten minutes with cold water.

2. Grape pack – Mash some grapes into a pulp, apply on the face and leave on for a quarter of an hour. Then rinse off. Strawberries can also be used instead of grapes.

3. Milk cream (malai) mask – Collect malai from the milk, apply carefully on the face, avoiding eyes and keep on for about ten minutes. Rinse off, first with warm water, then cold water.

4. Coconut milk mask – Grate a fresh coconut, then grind it with very little water to extract thick milk. Spread it on the face for fifteen minutes for best results, rinse face with cold water.

5. Avocado mask – Mash a few pieces cut from an avocado and spread it on the face and neck for fifteen minutes. Wash off with cold water.

6. Honey face pack – Mix one teaspoon of rose water with two tablespoons of honey and apply to face and neck. Honey makes the skin soft and is good for dry skin.

7. Honey and lime juice pack – Take two teaspoons each of honey and lime juice and leave on the face for ten to fifteen minutes. Alternatively, yogurt can be used in place of lime juice. Wash off after 15 minutes.

8. Aloe gel mask – Extract fresh aloe vera from a juicy leaf and apply to the face. Leave on for fifteen minutes and then splash face with cold water. This mask may irritate sensitive skin so test it first on the arm.

9. Carrot honey mask – Take twice the quantity of honey as compared to carrot juice, mix well and apply on face and neck. Keep it for twenty minutes.

10. Almond oil mask – Mix a little almond oil with milk cream or malai and leave on the face for at least ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water. This is not suitable for oily skin.

What do you use in winters ??

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Garnier introduces the Garnier BB Cream

Garnier introduces the Garnier BB Cream

2 Little Letters for Instant Perfect Skin

Garnier ‘BB’ Cream, A Miracle Skin Perfector

I had mentioned about Garnier signing Deepika Padukone as their new ambassador HERE..its for their new launch..the BB cream.


Tired of lugging around a hundred different products for your skin or having to pick and prioritize the products most important to you? Leave it all behind as Garnier introduces the BB cream, Beauty Benefit Cream – an all in one daily moisturiser which is the perfect solution to all your skin care problems. Everything you need for instantly perfect looking skin is now in one cream. The Garnier BB cream is a miracle skin perfector that gives you perfect skin – instantly!


Infused with the goodness of Vitamin C, Almond extracts and Brightening Minerals, the Garnier BB cream gives you a deeply moisturised and visibly radiant perfect look. Being an all in one skin care product the BB cream gives multiple skin care benefits like:

• Moisturisation for up to 8 hours

• Healthy glow

• Zero imperfections

• Sun protection with SPF 24

• Lasting Fairness

It’s time to make it your new perfect friend as Garnier BB cream is the first of its kind in the skin care segment in India and is priced at just Rs. 99 for 18gm and Rs. 199 for 40gm.

Watch out for the new Garnier BB Cream ad with Deepika Padukone, coming soon to a TV channel near you.

About Garnier:

Garnier, the international expert, in skin care, hair care & hair color was established in India in 1991. Its endeavor is to bring to the Indian consumer new, different and better products relevant to their needs at an affordable price. Garnier uses active natural ingredients which have been carefully extracted to preserve their quality and purity. Products have been dermatologically tested to ensure respect to your skin.

Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo Review

Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo Review
What the Company claims: All hair types* gentle plant-derived botanicals thoroughly cleanse without stripping or build-up

* brahmi strengthens follicles & peppermint invigorates circulation

* vit. E & aloe strengthen elasticity, making hair soft, strong and shiny

To use: Massage into wet hair. Rinse. Follow with brahmi & peppermint conditioner.

Ingredients: purified water, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acid, hydrolyzed wheat & soy protein, tocopherol acetate (vit. E), extracts of aloe vera, brahmi, xantham gum, hibiscus & mandookparni, sodium benzoate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, oils of lavender, grapefruit & peppermint.

100% safe and gentle for daily use. pH balanced.

NO parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, glycols, phthalates, synthetic colours or perfumes

MRP: Rs.640/- for 200ml, Rs.200/- for 50ml

As you read above, it is completely free of all chemicals..and it totally natural.. Omved Brahmi & Peppermint Shampoo comes in a long pump bottle..its a runny liquid with a brown tint..smells soo strongly of peppermint..like ‘polo’ !

Brahmi and Peppermint are supposed to be very good for the hair..brahmi strengthens the hair and peppermint helps in circulation as mentioned above..

At first, it needs a lot of qty to completely cleanse the hair..also coz its SLS free..and so does not foam much too..cleansed hair well, helps in frizz and also gives a smoother sleeker look to hair..but if you looking for volume or bounce, then this would not help..also it did not help in dryness and conditioner was needed after this..

This is a 50ml bottle..which lasted some 6-7 uses..so it definitely is quite expensive..

Pros:

1. Cleanses scalp well.
2. Helped in frizz and made hair straighter, sleeker.
3. Lovee the peppermint smell.
4. Has no chemicals and parabens and all natural.
5. Pump packaging is convenient.

Cons:

1. Expensive !
2. Needs a lot of qty to foam and clean the scalp.
3. Will not give volume.

Overall its a nice shampoo..and if you like straighter hair..and not a fan of volume, you can give this a try..also if you love peppermint smell..its available HERE at natural mantra.

I would recommend checking out NaturalMantra.com for other paraben and SLS free options..there is  Soultree, Omved, Rustic Art, Just Herbs, Auravedic, Tvam, Neev, etc for shampoos or other bath and body products..more so for baby products too..you do not want to use all those chemicals on your baby for sure..also they have Stevia…which I am ordering soon..a natural sugar substitute..if you are on a diet, a diabetic or just want to avoid sugar but cannot give your tea or coffee a miss, you should try Stevia !

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Which SLS free shampoo do you use ??

P.S: Sent by Natural Mantra.Honest Review.

Jewelery/Accessories from Gofavor.com

Jewelery/Accessories from Gofavor.com

About Gofavor: We are an online jewelry store committed to providing our customers the best value, quality, service and selection of sliver, pearl and gemstone jewelry at incredible wholesale price. Take a quick look around our site will reveal our massive style of high quality jewelry.

Our mission is a simple one: TO offer our customers extraordinary values on an exceptional selection of fashion jewelry- all with the privacy, security and convenience of online shopping. As our name gofavor suggests, we want to be your favorite store for jewelry. Go gofavor, we are here for your any kind of jewelry needs.

Ok if you love accessories, this is going to be your favorite shopping destination! From the time I have discovered the site, I just cannot stop browsing it..it has tons of statement necklaces, beautiful bracelets, earrings, brooches, rings and even apparels..and at super affordable rates..from all the sites I have seen till now, this has the best prices and shipping..shipping above $15 is free and below it, is just $2.99 which I guess is very affordable..and I guess one can easily spend $15 on this site !

They also have a 30 day returns policy with full refund/replacement..

Here are a few pieces I got along with their links..

Gold Tone Noble Rhinestone Choker Necklace

Fashion Orange Twisted Strand Necklace

Unique Silver Tone Iron Wire Cuff Bracelet and  Gold Tone Link Bracelet

Vintage Rope Layered Pearl & Glass Beads Choker Necklace

Check out their facebook page HERE

You get the same accessories and pieces at double the rates here and at many other online shopping sites..

I did definitely suggest buying from here and saving ! I am surely going to shop more and more 😉

What did you like the most ??

P.S: Sent by brand. Honest Review

MUA Artiste Collection Palette Review, Swatches

MUA (Makeup Academy) Artiste Collection Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: This is a beautiful artiste collection palette on the go which helps create a full face all in one, with 6 brand NEW merged eye shadows, two powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter.

Shades include shimmery merged tones for fashion-forward statement smoky eyes with light and earthy naturals for an everyday look which can easily be transformed into an evening smoky eye look. The two blushes include warm pink shades for a soft shimmer finish. Finally the contour and highlighter helps create a flawless sculpted natural glow.

These rich, high-pigmented colours help achieve a stunning look this summer.

MRP: £6.00

Remember my old MUA haul..I had got the Artiste Collection Palette then..and loved how multi purpose and perfect for travel it was..

It has 6 shadows, 2 blushes and a matte dark brown for contouring and highlighting..comes with a two sided sponge tip applicator..which is not of much use..

Pistachio- Pale frosty mint green..
Mocca- Frosty Beige..a good highlighter
Ice- Icy Blue shade

Grape- Bluish Purple..a true Grape
Chocolate- Bronze Brown
Cookie- Matte Brick Brown

All shades are satin finish and quite pigmented..except the last i.e Cookie..

I created a look with Chocolate all over, blended with Cookie in the crease and Mocca as highlighter and in the inner corners..I think I am going to use Chocolate and Mocca the most.. 😀

Pink Sparkle is a warm pink and Primrose is a peachy pink..I found Pink Sparkle a little powdery..Primrose is better..the best thing in the whole palette is Bronzed and Shimmer Kiss ! The perfect shade for contouring and highlighting..bronzed is matte and quite pigmented and can be builded slowly..and would work well for our skin tones as its a nice soft brown..and not dark..and Shimmer Kiss is a pretty soft silver shade with not much of sparkles or glitter..but a subtle candlelit glow..

Here the bronzer is swatched lightly..it is more pigmented..

I love everything about this palette..this can be your perfect travel companion, super affordable, decently pigmented shades..only issue is availability..You can buy it online HERE or at Superdrug stores in UK.

Now why I am doing this review right now..coz MUA has an offer running currently..that you spend £6.00 or more on their site and get this palette FREE ! Yes ! Is’nt this an amazing deal..spend the same amount as the value of this palette and get it free..

Did you like the Artiste Palette ?

Rouge Bunny Rouge Color Burst Lipstick Review, Swatches

Rouge Bunny Rouge Color Burst Lipstick 013 Word of Mouth Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: The easy glide, hydrating formula ensures superb comfort and softness. Enriched with Vitamin E, to nourish and protect from dryness and ageing.

With three separate formulas, depending on the texture, coverage and finish, all are suffused with botanical extracts such as Orchid Flower extract, Meadowfoam, Manoi Butter or Inca Inchi oil.

The easy glide, hydrating formulas ensure superb comfort and softness. Enriched with Vitamin E, to nourish and protect from dryness and ageing.

MRP: €24.00 for 3.8g

Shades Available:

  • Irreverence
  • Nothing Unknown
  • Prey of Lust
  • Raw Silence
  • The Plot Thickens
  • Unrestricted
  • Watch Out! Eve
  • Scrumptiously Devious
  • Word of Mouth
  • Whim of Mine
Ok..I just came back watching Talaash..and the shades names are so diverting my mind to the movie again 😀
Rouge Bunny Rouge have both Sheer and Color Burst Formula..color burst are more creamier and pigmented..they come in an elegant black packaging with white flower design on it..

Rouge Bunny Rouge Color Burst Lipsticks are probably the most comfortable lipsticks I’ve ever tried. They feel moisturizing on the lips but are glossy and at the same time the lasting power is very good and the color fades evenly to a nice sheer stain.

Word of Mouth is described as ‘Creamy, shiny finish cool cherry syrup – The little black dress of lipsticks, very pretty and feminine’. And it is indeed so..its a gorgeous watermelon rose shade..this shade would suit all skin tones and brighten up the complexion instantly..the shade is quite different..

Pros:

1. Very hydrating.
2. Gives a glossy sheen.
3. Super pigmented.
4. Stays for 4-5 hours and leaves behind a nice stain.
5. Elegant pretty packaging.
6. Shade would suit all skin tones..it is neither too bright nor pale..a pretty watermelon shade..meant for both warm and cool skin tones.

Cons:

1. Expensive !
2. Available only on RBR boutique or Zuneta.

Overall the formula is amazing..the shade is amazing..Word of Mouth is a gorgeous shade..and I surely recommend it !

Rating:

Quality: 4.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 4/5

Did you like the shade ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Colorbar New Launches

Colorbar New Launches- Glitterati Top Coats, Perfect Match Primer, Ultimatte Mousse Foundation

Be Jewelled!!

For all those Fashionistas who love the spotlight, fashion is all about getting your glitter on. Steal the show with flirty and festive glitter nail paints this season. Set off shockwaves of disco-craze of glimmer and shine with the exciting Colorbar Glitterati top coat which is definitely the perfect way to update your party dress this season.

This innovative full coverage glitter formula turns nails into jewelry that stays on wherever you go. Try this finger-to-toe bling nail paint which has a brilliant finishing touch top coat. Colorbar Glitteratti top coat has glints of glitters suspended inside an irresistible clear top coat which adds a little dazzle to your nails. It’s 3 free formula is nail friendly and does not cause yellowing or chipping of nails. The best part is it’s double flat brush for one stroke fuss free application.

Colorbar Glittterati is available in two shades Retro Silver and Retro Gold. For a subtle jeweled effect, apply one coat to bare nails or over your favorite nail color. For a little extra sparkle, apply more coats.

Get ready to dazzle girls!!

Price: INR 350

Love your skin every day!
Fall in love with your skin again!
Perfect Match for your skin

It is every women’s dream to have a flawless skin. Colorbar Perfect Match Primer makes your skin look marvellously soft and smooth. This satiny touch oil free primer masks the fine lines and tones your uneven texture which gifts your face a natural glow. It is enriched with Vitamin E for nourishing and antioxidant benefits for your skin. Presence of silicons in the product will help you get a long lasting effect.

Before starting your make up, dab on a little Perfect Match Primer all over your face for smoothening surface or use before concealer and foundation for perfect complexion and long lasting effect. You can use it daily as it is gentle on skin and fragrance free.

Go ahead and flaunt your flawless skin ladies!!

Priced at 750 INR

It’s smooth, it’s light, it’s ULTI-MATTE

Give your skin a velvety finish with Colorbar’s Ultimatte’ Mousse Foundation. It’s smooth, matte and lightweight formula will keep your skin shine free all the day. This magic pot is perfect for women to prep up on the go, and is perfect for all day wear, as well as an evening out. Blending foundation was never so easy, use your fingertips to create that super matte skin and you are ready to go.


Colorbar Ultimatte’ Mousse Foundation reduces the fine lines, conceals the pores virtually and makes your skin super soft. It’s enriched with Vitamin E for antioxidant and nourishing benefits. This product is oil free, fragrant free and dermatologically tested.
You can choose from the three shades available Frappuccino, Café Misto and Caramel Macchiato. You just need to hydrate your skin properly before application and pat lightly onto the places where you need to cover. You can also give a finishing blend with a foundation stippling brush.

Colorbar Ultimatte’ Mousse Foundation is available for INR 650 at all the selected outlets.