Indian Wedding Guest Makeup Tutorial | Gold & Pink Eyes | Indian Makeup Blog
Hi guys,
I created this gold and pink eye makeup look perfect for attending Indian weddings as a guest. The whole base is dewy and luminous with not much contouring or bronzing, but the focus is on eyes, lips and pink flushed cheeks.
Products used:
Guerlain Abeille Royale Watery Oil (Review HERE) PAC Pore Primer PAC Brush 256 MAC Conceal & Correct Palette Medium Deep Givenchy Matissime Velvet Foundation in Mat 05 Honey PAC 353 Brush Mirinesse Soft Blur Powder Sugar Contour De Force Palette Vivid Victory (Review HERE) PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer PAC Eyebrow Palette – Shade Chocolate (Review & Swatches HERE) Pixi x Aspynovard Clear Brow Gel PAC Canvas Shadow Primer Avon True Eyeliner Cosmic Brown PAC Brush 274 PAC Sprinkle Eyeshadow Palette Lakme French Rose Palette- Matte Brown shade (Review & Swatches HERE) MAC 217 Brush Faces Ultime Pro Matte Black Eyeliner Givenchy Noir Interdit Mascara Pixi x Aspynovard Lower Lash Mascara Becca Champagne Pop PAC Retro Matte Gloss Broken Heart (Review & Swatches HERE)
I hope you liked this look, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Sugar Cosmetics launched new Suede Secret Matte Lipcolours today. They are launched in 10 shades currently.
Claims: Plunge head first into high-pigmented matte fantasy with the SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour! With a formula so lightweight that you’ll forget you’re wearing it and a finish so plush that it never feels dry even when it dries – your search for the ‘holy grail’ liquid lipstick is pretty much done.
Work this #MadeInItaly beauty to take matte to the max with a punch of opaque colour in every swipe. Dries quickly to a smooth matte finish without leaving your lips parched – this is your secret weapon to hack a luxurious pout! The SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolourboasts of a 12-hour stay and comes in a spectrum of highly-pigmented shades that complement a slew of complexions – make it your goal to own every one of them!
How to Apply: Gently remove the excess from the applicator first. Use its curved tip to apply the liquid lipstick like a liner. Then swipe the lipstick on to fill in your lips.
Benefits: The SUGAR Suede Secret Matte Lipcolour applies wet then dries down to an ultra-matte yet ultra-comfortable finish that doesn’t budge. Its formula is infused with moisturizing jojoba oil and shea butter that give lips a smooth, nondrying finish. The curved applicator is designed to hug lips of all shapes and makes it easy to stencil and colour in between the lines.
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Shades:
01 Muslin Mauve (Mauve Nude)
02 Plush Pink (Deep Rose Pink)
03 Velvet Violet (Dark Raspberry)
04 Crêpe Coral (Peachy Coral)
05 Poplin Plum (Blackened Plum)
06 Taffeta Terracotta (Terracotta Brown)
07 Tweed Taupe (Taupe Rose)
08 Brocade Burgundy (Burgundy)
09 Felt Fawn (Grey-toned Beige Nude)
10 Satin Scarlet (Red)
It comes in a frosted, transparent packaging with a black cap. The cap of one of my lipcolour broke though, it was too tight and stuck and a part of the cap broke. However didn’t have an issue with any other lipcolour. They are formulated and manufactured in Italy.
These are different from the previous Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipsticks. These are not drying and are very comfortable on the lips. They have a velvet matte finish and a moussey formula. They stay for about 6-7 hours. They take time to dry though, they take about 3-4 minutes to dry completely but once set, they don’t transfer. They would survive light tea, drinks, snacks, etc. but if you have a full oily meal, then these would fade from the center and will need reapplication.
Velvet Violet shade was slightly patchy, rest were all pretty good and easy to apply. You can wear these even if you have dry lips, because these don’t accentuate fine lines or suck the moisture out of your lips.
Overall I would say, I do find these a little expensive but the formulation is very good. Pick a shade if you don’t have any such similar shades already.
My favourite shades are Muslin Mauve, Taffeta Terracotta, Tweed Taupe and Felt Fawn.
Himalaya had launched For Moms range about a year ago and I had reviewed a few products from the range, see HERE.
Starting with the Intimate Wash,
Claims: During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, the intimate area is prone to excessive vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching which increases discomfort. Pregnancy hormones cause acidic changes in the vaginal area. To maintain the acidic pH balance of the intimate area, it is essential to include an intimate wash in your personal hygiene routine.
Maintaining vaginal hygiene is an important task for women during and after pregnancy. Soap and water are not ideal as soap, which is alkaline, disturbs the vaginal pH balance and can be too harsh. Water alone will not suffice as it has a neutral pH. Himalaya FOR MOMS Intimate Wash is specially formulated for women during and after pregnancy to gently cleanse the intimate area, maintaining freshness throughout the day.
Benefits of using Himalaya Intimate Wash FOR MOMS:
To cleanse excessive vaginal discharge
To maintain normal vaginal pH balance between 3.5 and 4.5
To help control itching
To help control odor and irritation
To feel fresh and confident
MRP: Rs.125 for 100ml, Rs.220 for 200ml
An intimate wash is something which should be a part of your daily routine, whether pregnant or not. I have been using this since the past few days and I quite like it. It’s very gentle on the skin and cleans the area well. It doesn’t dry out the skin and it claims to be safe to use during and post pregnancy.
It has a simple, no fuss packaging with a flip cap top and dispenses the required product. It has tea tree oil and pongamia oil which are anti bacterial and help prevent itching and odour.
Coming to Intimate Wipes,
Claims: Himalaya FOR MOMS Intimate Wipes is specially formulated for gentle cleansing of the vaginal area to maintain freshness throughout the day.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs. 47 for 10 sheets and Rs. 104 for 25 sheets
When you are on the go, you cannot use an intimate wash and that is when intimate wipes come into picture. These are perfect for travelling, a pack of 10 sheets is something you can easily carry along in your bag.
These would be really beneficial for mothers post pregnancy, especially if you have had a normal delivery, because the discharge doesn’t leave you months, at times.
It has lavender oil and pongamia oil which again helps in controlling odour and keeping the area dry, clean and fresh.
Finally for all you moms out there who are breast feeding, Himalaya has launched Nursing Wipes
Claims: Taking care of nipples is important for lactating mothers – both during travel and while at home. These wipes gently clean and remove any milk or sweat remnants on the breast and help prepare you for breastfeeding.
Regular breastfeeding can increase the sensitivity of the nipple skin, leading to sore, cracked nipples. Cleansing with soaps can remove natural moisture, further irritating sensitive skin. The use of wipes before and after nursing improves breast hygiene and ensures comfortable breastfeeding.
Himalaya FOR MOMS Nursing Wipes help maintain breast hygiene naturally. Free from mineral oil, our Nursing Wipes contain the goodness of 100% edible grade coconut oil.
Coconut Oil
Hydrates and softens dry nipples
Protects skin from chapping
Reduces dryness and soreness
Ingredients:
Directions: Pull out one wipe and gently cleanse the nipple and areola before and after breastfeeding. Dispose after one use. Reseal the package to keep the wipes fresh.
MRP: Rs.70 for 24 sheets, Rs.190 for 72 sheets
I gave this to a friend who delivered a baby boy 2 months ago and is breast feeding. She does use a nipple cream when the baby is not feeding and has to clean and dry the area often.
She found these wipes really helpful, especially when she is out with the baby because you cannot carry everything with you when going out of the house. These are really useful for lactating mothers during the breast feeding period.
I am glad Himalaya made a separate category For Moms and is adding new products time and again.
Swatches- New Shades 15 to 18 of Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayons
Hi folks,
Sugar Cosmetics keeps on adding new shades and to their existing products and launching new products. This time they have added 4 new shades to their Matte As Hell Lip Crayons range.
Check out the review and previous swatches HERE, HERE,HERE and HERE
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The shades added this time are:
L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18
15 Stephanie Plum which is a mauve plum
16 Claire Underwood which is a yellow brown based orange
17 Brandy Herrington which is a rusty reddish pink
18 Rosalind which is a nude rose
L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18L-R: 15, 16, 17, 18
First three shades would work for all skin tones and the last shade would work for fair to medium skin tones. Stephanie Plum and Brandy Herrington are my favourites.
All the 4 shades are perfect, everyday wear shades. Rosalind would be a nice MLBB for fair skin tones, it’s a peachy pink. Brandy Herrington looks more like a rosy brown and is an universally flattering, wearable shade. It’s neither nude nor too bright. Claire Underwood is more brown than orange. Stephanie Plum has the perfect mix of mauve and plum.
Overall, I loved all the four shades. Sugar always brings amazing colors and their formulation of lip products is fabulous. I am a big fan of the Matte As Hell Lip Crayons range and definitely recommend these.
Sugar Contour De Force Mini Highlighter 01 -Rs. 299
Nirvana Handmade Soap Orange Honey- Rs.150
Bella Voste Ulti Matte Chubby Stick- Rs.499
Vedantika Lemongrass Face Wash- Rs.150/- for 50ml
Veet Ready to use Wax Strips- Rs.99
Acne’s Purifying Face Wash- 2 sachets
I had an option to pick a combination of two makeup products this month, from varied choices. It was the Sugar Mini blush/contour/highlighter paired with either Sugar Viola Crayon sample or a full sized Bella Voste Crayon. Now I wanted to give them away to one of you and I already had all Sugar launches, so I picked the full sized Bella Voste crayon along with Sugar highlighter for one of you.
I love the shade ‘Rose Crush’ of the Bella Voste Matte Crayon, it’s a pretty rosy pink, perfect for everyday.
Champagne Champion highlighter by Sugar is also very pretty and subtle enough for daily and day time use.
I love the refreshing orange scent of the soap and the lemongrass face wash.
The face wash and Veet wax strips are perfect for travel. Veet wax strips are always handy.
The total value of all the products in this month’s bag comes to Rs.1200/- I do recommend the bag if you get a choice to pick two makeup products. You can recover the cost of the bag in those two, the other things being bonus.
I am also giving away both of these products on my youtube channel, so join HERE
So I have done my 2017 skin and hair care favourites already, read HERE. Now it’s best of 2017 – makeup time 😀 I was checking all my 2017 blog posts and I have predominantly done all makeup posts, especially lipsticks and swatches. Ya, a girl needs her lipsticks and I have way too many now 😀 Hence, this post will be long, especially the lipstick category :p
Since the past two years I had mentioned in my favourites post, that I was stuck in winged liner and matte lipsticks phase. I am still stuck with matte lips but ditched the winged liner this year, for oodles of mascara and fluttery lashes with dewy, highlighted skin. I mostly use only concealer or a BB/CC Cream as base as I prefer my base to be as light as possible. I don’t like wearing foundation everyday, it’s only for makeup tutorials and special events.
2017 comes to an end, another year passed. It feels like yesterday it was 2010, no idea where time is running. As always, my 2017 skin and hair favourites are here. I have been doing this since 6 years now and this is the 7th year 😀
Now this list is not about only new products that have been launched this year. I include all my favourites, some which I have tried this year and some which are my Holy Grail since years. Basically all products which I have used the most in 2017. We will start with skin and hair today, and then move on to makeup.
Click on the links for complete reviews..
Skin:
Face Wash: Avene Cleanance Gel, Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem (It’s very gentle and perfect for daily use)
Face Scrub: Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub, The Body Shop Tea Tree 3 in 1, Pixi Glow Tonic, Zenmed AHA/BHA Refining Scrub (more of chemical exfoliation this year)
Oil: I didn’t oily my hair much this year 🙁 I should get back to it
Hair Scrub: The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Hair Scrub
Shampoo: Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Shampoo (Lovee this!), Wella Pro Oil Reflections Shampoo, The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Shampoo, L’Oreal Professionnel INOA Color Care Shampoo
Conditioner: Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Conditioner, The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Conditioner
Deep Conditioner: Wella Pro Oil Reflections Mask, L’Oreal Professionnel INOA Color Care Mask
These were all the products I have used and loved the most in 2017. The categories and products have reduced compared to previous years. I realize right now I haven’t been using too much for skin care, in terms of masks or exfoliation. I used multi use products which work as moisturizer/serum/oil all in one. I think I was just plain lazy this year especially the past 3-4 months. I will try and take more care of my skin and hair the next year as I just turned 30 🙂 It is all the more essential for me now to stop being lazy and give my skin some TLC.
What about you? What are your 2017 skin & hair favourites? We will cover makeup next.
Aspirin in Skin Care, Benefits, Uses | Aspirin Face Packs for Various Skin Types
By Sanchita
When it comes to homemade face masks for acne prone, dry, oily, combination, pigmented, normal and various other skin types, we go for the kitchen ingredients like Honey, Milk, Besan, Lemon, etc. But have you ever wondered that Aspirin which is a common medicine for headache and fever can be an excellent remedy for skin problems which will work on all the skin types? Today’s post is all about Aspirin in Skin care and it’s benefits and uses. Also Aspirin Face Masks for various skin types
WHY ASPIRIN?
Aspirin contains the compound acetyl salicylic acid, a derivative of the salicin- naturally found in plants such as the willow tree. As we are all aware of the fact that Salicylic acid is an essential ingredient for treating acne and most of the acne control products has this Salicylic acid. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which reduces acne effectively. Thus, for oily & acne prone skin and to remove the impurities from the pores, aspirin face masks work as a wonder. The various benefits of aspirin are listed down below.
Aspirin deep cleanses the skin when you gently scrub it, it helps to remove the whiteheads and blackheads.
It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that clams down the acne prone skin and prevents itchiness and redness.
It is also anti-aging that helps you to tighten the skin, fills in fine lines and smoothens wrinkles.
Aspirin helps in renewing dead skin cells & regeneration of skin, that makes it ideal for pigmentation problems such as age spots, sun tan and dark circles.
ASPIRIN FACE MASKS FOR VARIOUS SKIN TYPES
1. FOR OILY SKIN
Take a tablespoonful of aspirin powder (crush and make the powder of 5-6 aspirin tablets) and add half a tablespoon of activated charcoal powder. Add 1tbsp of rose water and form a smooth paste. Apply with the help of a brush even of the face and wash off after 20 minutes with cold water. The aspirin along with activated charcoal powder will absorb the excess oil from the skin without drying it out.
2. FOR DRY SKIN
Take two tablespoon of curd and one tablespoon of aspirin powder and form a smooth paste. Curd works excellent for dry skin and thus apply the face pack onto the skin and leave it for 10-15 mins. Wash off with normal water and pat the skin dry. Do this on alternate days to get smooth, hydrated and glowing skin.
3. FOR COMBINATION SKIN
Combination skin type can use the aspirin face pack alone. Simply crush and make the powder of 5-6 aspirin tablets or drop them into the water to form a smooth paste. Apply on face and rinse after 15-20 minutes. Do it at least twice a week for the best results.
4. FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN
Simply crush and make the powder of 5-6 aspirin tablets, add 2 drops of tea tree oil and one table spoon of water to form a smooth paste. Apply only on the affected areas. Wash off after 15-20 minutes and do it at least thrice a week for best results. Slowly the acne will fade away. Both aspirin and tea tree oil works like magic on acne prone skin.
Crush a bunch of aspirin tablets and add it to egg white to form a smooth paste. With the help of a brush, apply on the face evenly and wait for it to get dry. Once it starts to get dry it helps to firm up the skin, fill in wrinkles and smooth out fine lines on the face. Rinse off with warm water, pat dry and moisturize instantly. Do it at least twice a week for best results.
6. FOR PIGMENTED SKIN
Take 8-9 crushed aspirin tablets and add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Form a smooth paste and apply evenly on the face. Leave it on for 20 mins and wash off with cold water. Pat dry and moisturize. Doing this three times a week will give you a glowing, even toned skin
7. FOR SUN BURNT SKIN
Take 8-9 crushed aspirin tablets and add one tablespoon of raw Aloe Vera Gel (use natural one preferably) and apply the paste onto the skin evenly with the help of a brush. The Aloe Vera along with the aspirin will soothe the sun burnt skin. Rinse off with cold water after 15-20 mins and apply any serum or gel on the face.
These are the amazing and easiest aspirin face packs for various skin types. I hope you try them out.
Have you tried Aspirin Face Masks before? Your experience?
If you have fine/thin hair or straight hair like mine, one of the cons is flat, limp hair. I am always looking for products which can help add volume to my hair. I have been using these two products from BBLUNT currently and have been loving the results.
Hence, I thought of sharing them with you guys.
First is the BBLUNT Blown Away Volumizing Leave-in Spray
Claims: If big hair is your thing, we introduce you to your new best friend. This volumizing spray gives you incredible fullness & bounce. Go big with confidence. Specially created for Indian hair. Protects from the environment and heat styling damage.
How to Use: Flip your hair upside down and spray evenly on damp hair, focusing on the roots. Dry naturally or blow dry for full-blown volume. For maximum effect use with Full On Volume Shampoo & Conditioner.
MRP: Rs.550/-
I love the bright yellow packaging! The cap on the spray secures it perfectly. It’s a watery liquid which comes out as a spray and is to be used on damp hair, post washing.
Then you let the hair air dry naturally or blow dry. Flip hair upside down and spray it, blow dry upside down for added volume!
I love the result it gives. My hair is usually flat from the top because it’s long and straight and the weight pulls it down. BBLUNT Blown Away Volumizing Leave-in Spray helps add some volume on the top making the hair look bouncy and full.
This was for damp hair. Now after 2-3 days when you hair gets flat again and scalp a little oily and you have no time to wash your hair, the BBLUNT Back to Life Dry Shampoo comes to rescue.
Claims: Instant freshness is now just a spray away. This dry shampoo does a smooth job of absorbing excess grease & grime and revamps your hair in seconds. It has a fresh floral inspired fragrance with refreshing notes. Don’t leave home without it. Specially created for Indian hair.
How to use: Shake well before use. Hold can in an upright position, six inches away from the hair & spray evenly, close to the roots. Leave it on for 2 minutes. Massage & brush thoroughly.
MRP: Rs.550/-
I have used and loved the original one, they have launched it in two new variants: Spring Fling and Beach Please. I am currently using the Spring Fling one and it smells so good!
All you need to do is shake and spray on the scalp, more where you feel it’s oily. Rub the hair and scalp, lightly massage it. And you are done! It will absorb all the oil and give a little bounce and volume
I feel they have improved the formula and it doesn’t leave any white cast on the hair or scalp now. Spring Fling has a soft, floral smell and I love this variant more than the original.
So these are the two products I am currently using and loving to add volume to my hair. I do recommend trying them out, if you haven’t already. You can buy BBLUNT products HERE
What do you do to add volume to your hair? Have you tried these products? Let me know in the comments below.
Anushka Sharma’s Makeup Artist Decodes All Her Wedding Looks
Hey guys,
So VirushkaKiShaadi has been trending everywhere since days and I won’t talk about the same venue, pictures, etc., I personally loved her makeup and outfits throughout i.e. all the days.
All her outfits and jewellery were by Sabyasachi. For makeup, she had Puneet B Saini with whom she has been working since years. They have done 7 movies and lot’s of events and promotions together.
Anushka had booked Puneet for 5 days and she had no idea about the wedding, a day before their travel 😀
So let’s decode her wedding looks, by each function.
Puneet says ‘We were in great weather so I was sure the makeup wasn’t going to move. Also with Anushka, the makeup usually stays on, we only had to touch up the lipstick. It only took us about 1.5-2 hours on each day (to get her ready), with hair and makeup going on simultaneously.’
Ring ceremony
Anushka wore a burgundy velvet saree for the ring ceremony. Puneet says ‘For the ring ceremony which was a night event, we wanted to keep the lips nude and eyes smoky. I wanted her eyes to be striking but not just have a whole lot of black around the eyes. We used a gradation of colours, my favourite aubergine and a brown with red undertones. I didn’t want the entire eye to be covered, just till the crease of the eyes.’
Mehendi
She chose a bright orange and pink lehenga with a floral crop top for her mehendi. I absolutely loved how vibrant and colourful the outfit was, perfect for a ceremony like mehendi. Puneet says ‘For the mehandi, she was wearing a lot of colours so we kept the makeup fairly basic, very wintery with cream blush, minimal makeup and lots of mascara. All the attention was going to be on her mehandi and clothes.’
She wore a blush pink lehenga with floral detailing and intricate work all over. It’s one of the most elegant lehengas I have seen, and she carried it off beautifully with matching jewellery, both by Sabyasachi. Puneet says ‘On her wedding day, the outfit was so beautiful and royal and the entire setup was a page out of a princess’ diary. We didn’t want the makeup to be too smoky or with heavy liner. I kept it very soft, we used a brown kohl and smudged it, shadows in peach-pink tones and lots of mascara. As a bride, you have so much happening on your wedding day, to balance your hair, makeup, outfit and jewellery. I’d say I wanted her to look like herself on her wedding day, that was the aesthetic. We didn’t want the makeup to look anything like it did on the night of the ring ceremony, we wanted a complete contrast. We wanted it to enhance her natural beauty.’
Apart from the ring ceremony which was a night event and she went for smoky eyes, for both mehendi and the wedding which were day time events, her makeup was very soft and natural. I have never seen a celebrity bride with simple, no fuss, beautiful and all natural makeup on her wedding day. Kudos to her to go for what she likes and not give in to peer/society pressure of looking super heavy and all decked up on the wedding day.
I myself went for natural makeup on my wedding day and I love it when brides go all natural. As the outfit and jewellery is anyway heavy, natural is what looks the best because you don’t want to add heavy makeup on heavy outfit and jewellery. But yes, to each his own. If you like heavy makeup, then surely go for it, as it’s your most special day 🙂
I liked each of the three looks and I can’t choose one. I loved the mehendi outfit and of course the wedding day. Her outfit, makeup and jewellery was all perfect on her wedding day but the most special thing was her smile from ear to ear 🙂
