Makari Clarifying Exfoliating Antiseptic Soap Review

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Makari Clarifying Exfoliating Antiseptic Soap Review

What the Company claims : Thanks to its natural properties, this triple action soap is designed to effectively brighten, cleanse and even tone the skin while providing resurfacing benefits. Gentle enough to use daily, this unique formula has ingredients designed to lighten and protect the skin with topical anti-oxidants as it helps condition the skin and retain its moisture level. The soap offers an ideal treatment to prepare the skin for the enhanced effectiveness of the entire range of Makari de Suisse Skin Clarifying products.

Makari Clarifying Exfoliating Antiseptic Soap Review

Directions for use: Suitable for all skin types. Use daily in the bath or shower. For maximum effect of the soaps whitening properties please keep lather on for at least 5 minutes.

MRP: Rs 800/- for 200g

Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, sodium palm kernelate, aqua, glycerin, mulberry, root extract, elaesis guineensis kernel acid, elaesis guineensis acid, triclocarban, parfum sodium chloride, prunus armeniaca kernel extract, tetrasodium EDTA, tetrasodium etidronate

I have the 30g bar and have been using it from the last 10-12 days..its a hexagonal shape soap and has small seed like exfoliants in it.

Pros:

1. I like the packaging..its pretty.
2. Smells nice.
3. It did not break me out.
4. It lasts real long…and does not crack like other soaps.
5. Skin feels squeaky clean after using it.
6. It did help me with my whiteheads.
7. It helped remove tan too.

Cons:

1. Its expensive.
2. A little dryness is felt on the skin immediately after using it.
3. The seeds after using a few times..come out and feel harsher on skin…but later they subsided.

You can check out more Makari products here..Its Beauty Whitening cream and caviar products are quite famous.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again: May be..if it was not so expensive.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

The Nature’s Co. Peppermint Face Wash Review

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The Nature’s Co. Peppermint Face Wash Review


The Nature’s Co. has some very good products divided into different ranges like Atmosphere, Foressence, Starrize, Aquaspark and Earthborne. You can check out their site here

Peppermint face wash is from their Atmosphere range. Its meant for oily skin.

What the Company claims: Refreshing, reviving, fragrant Peppermint extracts act as a natural astringent to normalize skin oiliness. Our cooling, anti-bacterial Face Wash works as a mild yet effective cleansing agent that breaks down oily, pore-clogging residue without irritating or drying skin. Use everyday, morning and night. Wet face, squeeze a small amount into palm of hand. Gently massage onto face in circular motions. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.

Ingredients: Each 100g contains peppermint extract 1%, peppermint oil 2%, Aloe Vera extract 4%, Orange Oil 1%, Tea Tree oil 1% and Gel Base,Aroma, Natural Preservatives and Food Grade Colors.
Products made using Natural hill spring water.

MRP: Rs. 325/- for 125ml

Its a transparent golden gel based face wash..similar to Pears in color…but thicker..its not runny. The packaging is nice and the flip cap closes perfectly.

Pros:

1. It cleanses the skin well as it claims.
2. It has a nice peppermint smell which I like.
3. Skin feels cool and refreshed.
4. It does not dry out the skin at all and I can even skip a moisturiser.
5. The packaging is sturdy and nice and the product does not ooze out more than required as its not too runny.
6. Its going to last long as a little bit is enough for the face.
7. Its eco friendly, recyclable and Nature’s Co. is 100 % vegan and cruelty free as certified by PETA.

Cons:

1. Its steep for a face wash.
2. As the tube is big and broad, you cannot carry it around.
3. It does not foam much..may be coz its soap free..so people who like too much of foam may not like it.

Overall its a quite nice face wash and perfect for summers especially for people with oily skin.

Rating:

Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes in summers.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected by opinion. 

LOTUS HERBALS PHYTO RX ™ Botanical Prescriptions Professional Range- Info

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  At lotus Herbals, we firmly believe in providing naturally safe, professional care. That is exactly
 why we persistently employ the best of science to harness efficacy that only Nature can provide. This
 has resulted in an exceptional, revolutionary range of professional beauty products :

PHTYO-Rx – The future of Skin Care.
 PHTYO-Rx is our new range of home care products that are primarily to be consumed as an extension 
to the Salon routine at home. It is a prescription based products and is the most effective pure and 
safest organic home skin care formulation.

The entire PHTYO-Rx™ range employs POTENT ORGANIC FORMULATIONS that administer higher 
concentration of active botanicals in each product to provide safe and natural care effectively. Each of 
the products is FREE of Chemical PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE and COLOUR to

provide you with the best of Nature

It has AM regimen and PM regimen products and treatment products (weekly regimen) and for 
specific issues like anti ageing, acne,blemishes,etc and also
separate products for eye care. 
Daily AM regimen 
Daily PM regimen

Daily AM and PM regimen for eyes
   T   The products in the PHTYORx™ range consists of daily morning and evening regimen in the form of Deep

Cleansing Face Wash, Clarifying & Soothing Toner, Deep Moisturizing Crème and Herbcomplex Daily Protective

Lotion with SPF 15.

Products for weekly regimen include Skin Brightening Exfoliator. Also on offer are treatment cremes, Anti

Blemish creme, Anti-Ageing creme, Clarifying Acne & Pimple creme, Eye Contour Rejuvenating creme and Skin

Brightening & Clarifying Essence.

PHYTORx™ range is available at leading Spas and beauty salons across the country. Prices range between

Rs.225/= for a Herbcomplex Daily Protective Lotion and go upto Rs.425/= for a clarifying and brightening essence.

     P.S: Info sent by PR 
        
 

Dabur Gulabari Moisturising Cold Cream Review

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Dabur Gulabari Moisturising Cold Cream Review

What the Company claims : Dabur Gulabari Moisturising Cold Cream with natural rose extracts derives its goodness from Dabur Gulabari Rose Water. It is enriched with natural rose oil and key actives, which gently work on your skin, giving it a rose like glow.

Regular use of Dabur Gulabari Moisturising Cold Cream helps your skin in three ways:

Maintains Moisture Balance – Rose oil and glycerin help maintain the skin hydration balance, giving it a soft and supple look without leaving it oily

Protects Skin – Provitamin E helps protect your skin against skin damaging elements, leaving it soft and untouched

Gives Radiant Glow – Natural rose extracts help remove dryness and dullness, giving your skin a rose-like radiance

Key Ingredients: Glycerin,Sesame Oil, Sodium PCA, Provitamin E, Rose Oil, Rose Extract.
MRP: Rs.26/- for 29g

Its a light pink colored cold cream with an amazing rose smell…as its a cold cream..its little thick than other normal ones but less than the good old Nivea..

Pros:

1. I loveeee the rose smell…which stays on for some time.
2. Its super cheap.
3. Works well for my hands…I dont use it much on my face.
4. Did not break me out even when used on face.
5. Moisturises skin well.
6. I like the cute tub and I am gonna keep it to store my few rings,earrings,etc 😉

Cons:

1. Comes in a tub packaging..so you need to dip hands…unhygienic
2. All ingredients are not listed.
3. Oily skinned gals may not like it and find it greasy.

I think its a great product for winters especially..and more so for dry skinned gals. It would work as a nice hand cream especially.

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes in winters..

Have you tried Dabur Gulabari ??

Fab India Vitamin E Skin Hydrating Cream Review

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Fab India Vitamin E Skin Hydrating Cream Review

This cream is supposed to be for oily skin…I have combination skin but I just love using it..

What the Company claims: An extremely light, moisture whipped cream loaded with age controlling cellular extracts and Vitamin E. It nourishes the skin and protects it against moisture loss

Key Ingredients : Water, Aloe Vera Extract, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Extract, Lactic Acid and Vitamin E Acetate.

Directions for use: Smooth over hands and body as often as required ,especially after washing.

MRP: Rs.175/- for 100 ml

Its a light pink colored cream and has a sweet smell…its mousse like in texture and gets abosrbed in 2-3 minutes.

Pros:

1. Its very light in texture and gets absorbed in the skin in a jiffy.
2. Skin feels smooth and nice and remains matte for a few hours.
3. Works well as a night cream too.
4. Has Vitamin E, lactic acid, jojoba oil,etc which are all good.
5. Perfect cream for oily skin as claimed.
6. Economical and the quantity is enough to last long.
7. Did not break me out.
8. Works for me both in summers and winters.

Cons:

1. All ingredients are not stated.
2. Packaging in a jar..is unhygienic and not travel friendly.
3. It says it is to be used on hands and body…but the texture of this cream is more suitable for the face.
4. I am not sure of the age controlling cellular extracts claim.

Well I use it mostly for my face and my skin is loving it. So yes its my HG and I will be always buying it 🙂

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes obviously..

Have you tried the Fab India Vitamin E range ??

How to get smokey eyes in 5 easy steps

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How to get smokey eyes in 5 easy steps

I read this article on the Vogue website and thought of sharing with you all..very easy peasy and nice..

The classic smokey eye has come a long way from black and grey.For the warmer months, a coloured version is the fashion-forward the way to, and we love how pink is this Spring’s pretty pick. To get you started, Vogue.in teamed up with Lancome Head Makeup Artist, Stafford Braganza who broke it down to five easy steps – easy as pie!

Step 1: After prepping your eye with concealer and a dust of translucent powder, trace your upper lash line with a black eyeliner pencil. With a flat brush smudge the color for a softer look. We love the Lancome Le Crayon Khol for its soft texture and ease of use.


Step 2: Go over your waterline with the black eyeliner so your eyes look defined. Use a gel eyeliner like the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Gel Eyeliner for all day wear.

Step 3: With a fluffy blending brush, apply a black eye shadow along the outer half of your eye blending into your eye socket. Start off with a very little amount of color on the outer corner of your eye moving inwards along your crease, so the density of color reduces half way in. Remember not to pull it all the way into the inner corner or you risk creating a circle around your eye.

Step 4: Using your clean finger gently tap a pink satin or shimmer shadow onto your eyelid. Blend it into the black shadow along moving upwards and outwards.The Body Shop’s Shimmer and Sparkle Cube is great choice for this look.

Step 5 : Finish off with a healthy coating of mascara for long lush lashes. Vogue.in recommends the Lancome Virtuose Black Carat Mascara for dramatic lashes that pair very well with a smokey eye look.
And you are done 🙂
Was’nt it damn easy ?? 😉

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Lotus Herbals Natural Kajal Review and how to make kajal stay longer

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I love love this Kajal…I have also used the Shahnaz Hussain one before..which comes in a black case with mirror…but that does smudge and after a month or so..the shape of the bullet turns round from pointed..and then you get a very thick line on the eyes..and that smudges more..so I got his later..

What the Company claims : 100% natural kajal that relaxes & soothes eyes through the day. Smudge-proof & long lasting, it contains botanical extracts of camphor & almond oil to pamper eyes & promote lash growth.

Key Ingredients: Camphor, Liquorice and Almond oil

MRP: Rs 115/- for 4 gm

Just 1 swipe..before smudging

After smudging..fades but still remains

Pros:

1. Its jet black and one swipe gives a nice dark look.
2. Has cooling effect on the eyes.
3. It smudges less than other herbal kajals.
4. Its safe for contact lens wearers as I am also the one and does not sting at all.
5. The bullet tip stays as it is,even after months…and thats the biggest plus point of this kajal unlike the Shahnaz Hussain one which goes round and you get a super thick line which smudges all the more.
6. Economical and stays a long long time.
7. You can get it anywhere..even at normal pharmacy..so availability is never a problem.
8. Very easy to even tightline the eyes with it.

Cons:

1. The cap is small and can be misplaced..so one has to be careful..as without the cap the kajal would get contaminated and would be of no use.
2. Its not completely smudge proof as no kajal is..

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I would.

Now onto how to make your kajal stay longer on the eyes.

1. Apply a single layer of kajal and smudge it with your ring finger on the waterline..and then apply another single layer..this would help make it stay all day long.
Remember all kajals smudge..so the more thicker the layer..the more chances of getting raccoon eyes..I know many of us like the dark jet black look..but that will not stay longer and instead spread around eyes after some time.

2. After using kajal…you can set it with a black liquid liner on top…so that would lock the color in the eyes.

3. You can set it with a matte black eyeshadow..that would create a bridge in between..and it will absorb all the moisture from the eyes..making it stay longer.

4. Apply lots of loose powder or your compact around and under the eyes…as it would help keep the humidity and oils at bay and not smudging your kajal.

5. Use a primer on the lower lashline too if need be.

6. And if it smudges even after all this..carry Q tips and a cleanser or lacto calamine and just clean the area lightly.

7. Avoid using creams around the eye area before makeup as that would make it more messy.

And thats all…you can add some more tips of yours..I would love to hear it from you all.

Related posts:

Maybelline Colossal Kajal Review 
The Kohl that survives all tests

Which kajal do you use ? How do you make it stay all day ?

How I trim my hair using CreaClip, Review

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How I trim my hair using CreaClip, Review

Mai Lieu has made CreaClip to cut and trim hair at home without any hassles. Its so easy to use and can be used anytime anywhere. Its nominated the best new product of the year and I agree.

What the Company claims: The CreaClip is a hair-cutting guide that you can use at home to cut your own or others’ hair. It is easy to use: Just Clip, Slide, and Cut!

Directions for use:
Follow these steps.

1. Make sure the level is aligned flush horizontally straight on the body of the clip.
2. Clip on the hair as horizontally straight as you can.
3. Wait a few seconds as he level will adjust it’s self.
4. Once the bubble stops, just slightly tilt the clip a Little to slowly move the bubble in the middle.
5. If you want to move the bubble left tilt clockwise, and vice versa.

It has two parts…the smaller one for bangs and short hair and the larger one for trimming and cutting long hair and getting layers. It comes with an instruction guide on how to get the cut we want.
It has teeth like a comb to smoothen out hair, a rotating leveler to tell us the exact straight position and a lock to hold hair in place.

If you use scissors and cut horizantally it will give a normal straight cut and if you cut vertically it would give a textured effect to hair.

MRP: 29.99$ (Including P & H)

Pros:

1. Its very easy to use.
2. Fast shipping..you get it in 7-8 days.
3. Gives very nice layers and bangs.
4. Very effective to maintain hairstyles as they are.
5. Used directly on dry hair.
6. Can be used anytime with just scissors or a trimmer.
7. Perfect tool for giving regular trims.
8. Saves money on trims at parlours..so cost effective.
9. Travel friendly.
10.Would be a great investment for those who have split ends.
11. Can be used on all hair types.
12. Comes with a 30 day full refund policy and is also guaranteed against all defects.

Cons:

1. If hairstyle is already in layers, it becomes difficult to get all hair together as the lengths would be different and one would want to maintain length.
2. It has to be cleaned properly as after a trim there would be short hair inside the teeth which may be a little difficult to remove.
3. Its not available in India and has to be ordered online.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: I wont need to..but yes if I would have to…it makes a nice gift too.

Check out this video..it shows exactly how its done

You can see more on it and order it at creaclip.com

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it did not affect my honest opinion.

Lotus Herbals Intensive Sun Block Spray SPF 50 Review

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Lotus Herbals Intensive Sun Block Spray SPF 50 Review
Lotus Herbals is very good with their sunscreens..I have tried two of them and loving them..I tried the Nomarks sunscreen before but it used to sweat me out..so I use to stay away from sunscreens but then I have realised the importance of sunscreens and how they are important to protect skin in the long term too..

I thought of giving the Lotus one a try..and I am so glad I did…It has SPF 50 and UVA Index 16

What the Company claims : This easy to use fine mist spray offers quick protection from UVA & UVB rays. It contains natural actives of chamomile, sage and thyme. Use on all exposed parts of the body, reapply frequently.

Directions for use : Spray directly on all exposed parts of the body (neck, arms, legs etc.) before exposure to sun. For face, spray into hand and apply to face. Re-apply frequently.

Active Ingredients: Extracts of sage as a natural sunscreen, chamomile for moisturising & thyme to protect from environmental damage.

MRP: Rs 195/- for 80 ml

Its a spray bottle…but its not a watery spray if you think so..Its a white liquid..spreads easily..and gets absorbed very fast..and is not at all greasy..it has no smell as such.

Pros:

1. Its the best sunscreen I have used till now.
2. Absorbs super easily and not at all greasy.
3. Claims to be sweat and water proof and it sure is.
4. Easy to carry and nice spray packaging.
5. Economical compared to other sunscreens.
6. Has no weird smells.
7. Did not break me out and neither sweats me out.
8. Does not give a whitish cast like other SPF products.
9. Its available at all supermarkets mostly.

Cons:

1. Dry skinned people may need a moisturiser beneath.

Rating:

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

Would I buy it again: Yes for sure..Its my HG sunscreen for now.

Have you used Lotus sunscreens ? Which one is your HG ?

Elle 18 Color Bombs Nail Pops Review, NOTD and Maybelline Cremosa Sexy

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Elle 18 Color Bombs Nail Pops Review, NOTD and Maybelline Cremosa Sexy NOTD

Elle 18 Color Bombs have very interesting colors in their collection and are dirt cheap…I think they are great to experiment with..
Nail Pops come in 48 different funky colors…and thats awesome..check out all the colors here
I got the shades 34 and 43..

34 is a peachy red color…it looks more peachy in the bottle and more red on nails..but a warm cherry red and not the RED..or something OTT..
43 is a rich plummy purple color..

MRP: Rs 45/- for 5ml

Shelf life: 36 months

Pros:

1. I like the cute small bottle.
2. They are very cheap at Rs. 45/- and have all the colors.
3. All the colors in this range give a nice glossy finish.

Cons:

1. It chipped in 2-3 days..ok I was’nt even expecting more.
2. Its very sheer..so one needs 2-3 coats minimum for a color to show up.
3. The brush is ok.
4, Not all shades are available at all places.

Rating:

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

Overall rating : 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes if I like some color..I would not mind or if I want to try some color.

Also an update on Maybelline Colorama..I tried Cremosa Nude before and loved it…it stayed on me for 5-6 days without chipping but Cremosa sexy..a hot pink shade..chipped in around 3 days..actually it started peeling off at the starting tips..I dunno why..and the consistency is also a bit different.

Also my friend got these cute little lip balm and shower gel from Dubai..

Phew…thats all… :p :p

So which Elle 18 Nail Pop is your favorite ??