tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55820088566675471322024-02-19T08:27:20.224+05:30Review Havendabbling in the art of reviewing, from daily basics to all things pretty!Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-51620558433404542162016-01-11T20:47:00.000+05:302016-01-11T20:48:20.278+05:30Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: orange;"><b><i><u>The Brand:</u></i></b></span> Vichy Laboratoires is the number 1 skincare brand in European pharmacies. All Vichy products are hypoallergenic, formulated & tested on sensitive skin & combine soothing Vichy Thermal Spa Water with the latest innovations stemming from dermatological research. Vichy Thermal Spa Water from the hot springs of the town of Vichy, France, soothes sensitive skin & reinforces the skin's natural protection.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">What Vichy Claims:</span></u></i></b> Inspired by the Vichy Thermal Spa, this ultra-comfortable, velvety sleep mask infuses the skin with hydration overnight, when skin is most receptive to treatments. Skin is soft, smooth and supple by morning.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">The Low Down on Sleep Masks:</span></u></i></b> Overnight sleeping masks aren't a new trend. They're prevalent in Korean skincare and have been adopted internationally since (like the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask). As the name suggests, you slather on the mask and let it work its charm while you get a good night's sleep without bothering about getting the mask on your pillow, because these are formulated to stick to your skin and renew it.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Packaging:</span></u></i></b> It comes in a blue glass jar (which is kinda heavy by the way) with a white plastic screw on lid and looks pretty sophisticated.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Scent & Texture:</span></u></i></b> Personally I love the smell of Vichy products and this was no exception. It has a mild floral smell which is not too overpowering. The cream itself is bluish in colour and has a dense gel like consistency but goes on transparent on the skin.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">How to Use:</span></u></i></b> Now this can be used as a <b>night cream</b>, an intensive treatment or as a sleeping mask.<br />
When using as a night cream, take a tiny amount of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Spa, rub onto your neck and skin.<br />
If you're using it as a <b>sleeping mask</b>, then apply a thin layer and let it get absorbed for a few minutes before you sleep.<br />
For an <b>intensive treatment,</b> apply a thick layer of the cream onto the face and neck, let it sit for 10-15 minutes and wipe off the excess. Or what I like to do instead of wiping the stuff off is to get a detoxifying face massage with the leftover cream till it's absorbed.<br />
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<b><u><i><span style="color: orange;">Ingredients List:</span></i></u></b> Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Carpric Triglyceride, Squalene, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol among others.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">My Experience:</span></u></i></b> If I find a brand that works for my sensitive combination skin, i stick to it. Here in comes my love for Vichy. Their formulations are aimed specifically at sensitive skin, are mild concoctions and do not break me out, yet always give me desired results. The Aqualia Thermal Night Spa was no exception. I use it as a night cream and as a sleeping mask when I need that excess dose of hydration. It has been a boon specially during these dry winter months.<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Pros:</span></u></i></b><br />
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<li>It is Paraben-free. </li>
<li>Formulated with Hyaluronic acid known to replenish the hydration levels of skin.</li>
<li>It gets easily absorbed into skin.</li>
<li>Scent is mild and does not irritate the nose.</li>
<li>Did not cause breakouts on sensitive skin.</li>
<li>Replenishes, smoothens and re-plumps skin overall (based on 4 weeks of usage), gives visibly hydrated smooth skin the next morning.</li>
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Cons:</span></u></i></b> Tub packaging. Nothing else I can think of!<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Price:</span></u></i></b> INR 1690/- only<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b><i><u>Availability:</u></i></b></span> Available in India on Nykaa.com and Amazon.in<br />
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<b><i><u><span style="color: orange;">Final Verdict:</span></u></i></b> I would rate it a solid 5/5. If you have dry skin and craving hydration, go buy this baby, you won't regret it! :)</div>
Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-55886318379934837092016-01-10T18:04:00.001+05:302016-01-10T18:08:37.773+05:30Za Skincare Total Hydration Range<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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About the company: <span style="font-weight: normal;">The Za skincare range is all the rage in Japan and was introduced in India by Shiseido a couple of years ago.</span></div>
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Here's what the company's website had to say:<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: AvantGardeGothicITCW01Bk;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.901961); font-size: 15.08px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.4524px; line-height: 21.112px;"><i><b>Za is a total beauty brand supporting Next Asian Generation by offering various beauty solutions - skincare, makeup and Men’s grooming product. It is currently launched in 14 countries in Asia, such as Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, etc. Za products are developed to realise the fast and reliable product performances despite its simple step.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: AvantGardeGothicITCW01Bk;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: AvantGardeGothicITCW01Bk;"><span style="font-size: 15.08px; letter-spacing: 0.4524px; line-height: 21.112px;">P.S. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">However due to lower sales apparently they will discontinue the skincare line by the end of 2015. :(</span></span></div>
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<b>Za has introduced three ranges in India - Za Perfect Solution for mature skin, Za True White for healthy skin whitening and Za Total Hydration for its younger audience. </b><br />
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<b><br /><br />Za Total Hydration Range</b> is aimed for people in their 20s. It is enriched with Hyaluronic acid as one of the main ingredients which helps maintain supple and youthful skin.<br />
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<b>What the Range Promises: </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Resolves dryness and stickiness. For resilient skin with less visible pores. Full of the moisture and ingredients that the skin needs. Results in smooth skin that glows from within.</span><br />
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<b>Packaging:</b> <span style="font-weight: normal;">The cute pink bottles with ergonomic design are a wonder to behold. And I am not exaggerating. When it comes to cute packaging, Japanese skincare brands can do no wrong. The bottles are sleek and easy to carry, the caps fit snugly and they are travel friendly if you don't mind lugging over 100ml of products.</span><br />
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I got my hands on 3 products from their Total Hydration Range:<br />
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<li>Milky Moisturizer</li>
<li>Hydration Mist</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: red;">Za Total Hydration Fresh Lucent Toner:</span></b> Instantly hydrates skin to impart a look of healthy radiance and a vibrant glow.</li>
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<i><b><u>How to Use:</u> </b></i>Smooth an appropriate amount (1.5ml) over the entire face with hand after cleansing. When using a cotton pad, smooth over gently from the center of the face outwards. (I personally use the cotton pad method)<br />
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<i><b><u>My Experience:</u></b></i> It is a clear, watery liquid with very mild fragrance which does not persist on the face. The back lists alcohol as one of the ingredients, but there is no stinging (this is coming from a person with very sensitive skin) sensation or smell of alcohol. It is quite soothing and does live up to its claim of giving you supple, hydrated and clean skin.<br />
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<b><i><u>Price:</u></i></b> Rs. 549 for 175ml<br />
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<li><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">Za Total Hydration Milky Moisturizer: </span>Minimises greasiness and gives the skin a smooth-textured vibrant glow.</li>
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<b><i><u>How to Use:</u></i></b> Smooth an appropriate amount (1.0ml) over face with hand after toner or lotion from the center of the face outwards.<br />
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<b><i><u>My Experience:</u></i></b> It is of a lightweight, runny and milky consistency that gets absorbed into the skin easily and keeps it supple and hydrated while imparting a dewy glow. However, I found it to be inadequate in winters on its own. It is a wonderful moisturizer for those sultry Indian summers. A little goes a long way with this moisturier. It spreads easily but if you go overboard with it the skin tends to feel sticky. It works as a good skin primer prior to application of BB or CC creams. Due to its light, watery consistency it would suit a lot of different skin types.<br />
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<b><i><u>How to Use:</u></i></b> Hold 15cm away from the face and spray a few times to apply an appropriate amount over the entire face, and smooth it out with the palm of the hand. It can also be used over makeup.<br />
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<i><b><u>My Experience:</u></b></i> Ideal for summers, this is a light weight water based spray that comes with a built in nozzle to disperse the liquid evenly on the face. Do not expect it to work wonders. The energy mist hydrates the skin and makes it glow instantly. I feel like it's a fine suspension of water and moisturizer, since it does feel a little oily when you massage it into the skin but it leaves no oily residue, just soft dewy skin. However, it makes light coverage liquid foundation run streaky when used over makeup, so I would not recommend using it to set make up.<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">None of these products have broken me out. Most skincare lines either break me out or leave my skin red and inflamed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">They have a mild florally smell which does not irritate the nose.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">The range lives up to its claim of imparting dewy, radiant skin with regular use.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">It provides adequate hydration to the skin during summer months.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">All three products are refreshing on the skin and will suit different skin types as they are formulated for 'all skin types'</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Pricey.</span></li>
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<b><u>Final Verdict:</u> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Go for the Za Total Hydration range if you need hydrating care during mild asian climes. They work amazingly well for sensitive skinned beauties and can be used by different skin types.</span></div>
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Buy Za products online from Nykaa.com <span style="font-weight: normal;">at <a href="http://www.nykaa.com/brands/za.html">http://www.nykaa.com/brands/za.html</a></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-81460944922265345002015-02-04T22:42:00.001+05:302015-02-04T22:45:20.528+05:30REVIEW: MSM Box - A Lot in a Little<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Launched on October, 2014, MSM Box is a fairly new competitor in the beauty subscription box market. MyStyleMile.com began as a beauty and fashion blog and have now ventured into the beauty box market with their two curated boxes: MSM Express and MSM Select box. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's the blurb from their website:</span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">"</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">Simply put, MSMbox.com is a discovery e-commerce platform that offers consumers the opportunity to buy, try and enjoy beauty brands in the market.</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">For a nominal </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">subscription</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;"> of either </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">Rs 495/- for the MSM Express</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;"> Box or </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">Rs 995/- for the MSM Select</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;"> Box, every month, you get a surprise goodie box containing beauty, grooming and lifestyle products from new and established beauty brands, and then some!</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 20px;">For starters, the box contains full size products along with carefully curated samples. Besides that, to really delight the consumer, we don’t just take care of your beauty and grooming needs. We go the extra mile and offer something more through our collaborations and associations with leading salons/spas, cafe’s and shopping.</span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">"</span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="color: red;"><u><i>Pocket Pinch</i></u>:</span> </span><strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs.495/- for the MSM Express</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Box or</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs.995/- for the MSM Select</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Box, every month.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Get your box </span><a href="http://www.msmbox.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="color: red;"><i><u>Review</u></i>:</span> I had ordered the MSM Express Box and received it this week. Here are the contents that I received in my box.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">The box itself is a cardboard one and came securely inside another brown cardboard box.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><u>Pros</u></i>:</span> Competitive pricing.<br />
Six full size and sample products (which is more than most beauty boxes offer).<br />
The box can be used for storage purposes.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u><i>Cons</i></u>:</span> Not in league with global subscription boxes.<br />
No mail with tracking links after shipping.<br />
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Overall, I didn't find the MSM Box very alluring compared to others in it's category. Most of the brands are available locally and doesn't wholly justify the price. I feel like the whole point of beauty subscription boxes is to try new brands that you wouldn't generally have gotten your hands on. Although the products contained in the box can be used daily and I find the concept of putting green tea (or food items in general) in a goodie box wonderful! Given the fact that MSM hasn't been in business a long time, I'm willing to give it another shot. :)<br />
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-17767243813829182732015-01-22T20:51:00.003+05:302015-01-22T21:24:59.533+05:30Beauty Box Subscriptions - Indian Edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With the Beauty Box trend finally catching up here in India, as a beauty blogger I felt obliged to do a post on it so that beauty aficionados can discover (or get updated on) the variety of boxes and get on board the beauty box phenomenon. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To start with, here are some of the common queries people have,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A beauty box (or bag) is a subscription box full of sample sized/full sized deluxe beauty, skincare and lifestyle products delivered monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually to your doorstep in exchange for a minimal price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you've always wanted to try out a sample of a deluxe beauty product or perfume with a heavy price tag before investing in it then beauty boxes are for you! Periodically you get to experience a variety of brands (both local and global, but mostly global) that you've always wanted to try (or have never heard of, but fall in love with them after you've tried samples) for a minimal price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Different companies have different policies on this matter. But most beauty box companies based in India don't offer you to choose the samples. However, they do provide you with a </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">beauty profile form and </i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">have Experts analyse it. So you're sure to get products customised to your needs and beauty profile. Plus it's more fun to be surprised by the products in your box, ain't it?! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The beauty box trend started with blisscovered.com and a glossybox india promising deluxe samples in their beauty subscription boxes. The Indian edition of the globally acclaimed GlossyBox never saw the light of day while blisscovered discontinued their boxes after a single run! It was the indigenous Vellvette team who successfully introduced the indian masses to beauty boxes and continue fulfilling our subscription box dreams under a different name - The Fab Bag!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now-a-days we have Fabbag, My Envy Box, BeautyWish box and MSM box- a new addition, to choose from with countless others following suit. It's enough to boggle anyone's mind!<br />Here's a definitive list of the various beauty subscription boxes in the Indian market to help you choose the one to your liking and needs:</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The Fabbag </b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(formerly known as Vellvette box): is the longest running beauty box subscription and offers monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual subscription schemes. They provide three or more sample and full-sized products from both local and renowned global brands in a nifty bag. Personally I love the bags in which the products come, they are spacious and can be re-used for a number of purposes (make up bags being one of them). </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><u>Pocket Pinch</u></i>: as low as Rs.399!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u><i>Personal Experience</i></u>: haven't had a bad one yet!<br />Find your Fabbag </span><a href="http://www.fabbag.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUToVBofQpEV5QLjv0lh0OtSGeTn4Z6-1Flr1Hc2MMtI7HeggOb1LrrcEiP5r0gYTAVGjoHCn_FojqyLZJWcAn5WipcO5y4xjAiHrOiPUX4lbMr1TxntTvpAqEyw896WpITs0aVogg4t0/s1600/main_women_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUToVBofQpEV5QLjv0lh0OtSGeTn4Z6-1Flr1Hc2MMtI7HeggOb1LrrcEiP5r0gYTAVGjoHCn_FojqyLZJWcAn5WipcO5y4xjAiHrOiPUX4lbMr1TxntTvpAqEyw896WpITs0aVogg4t0/s1600/main_women_1.jpg" height="221" width="400" /></a></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>My Envy Box:</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> </b>also comes with a monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year subscription scheme and a price tag of Rs.850 for their 1 month subscription box and is the closest one can get to an international beauty box. Envy Box usually supplies 5 trial sized deluxe samples from global brands like Clarins, Avene, L'occitane, Eminence Organics, H2O, etc. They even give you perfume samples and vouchers- ranging from makeover to discounts. It all comes in a beautiful box with magnetic closure. What's more is that they donate 1% of the subscription revenue to the Elle Breast Cancer Campaign and now you can join in and do your bit.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><u>Pocket Pinch</u></i>: Rs. 850 for 1-month subscription!<br /><u><i>Personal Experience</i></u>: I loved my pastel orange box.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Get your EnvyBox </span><a href="http://www.myenvybox.com/index.cfm" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4YUgDJFg3EASyzznXIJ_uQlmE3xesDwdaegmjDkcOuq5L8Cq4GHlmHN2ohR7Lzow-ew1D798Ho25LbXTcBbOjVXoRSN_ZnkGfJ1KXBY13KpgQ21SMdk2HKxb46UddJWhHcfWg4_fHJY/s1600/envybox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4YUgDJFg3EASyzznXIJ_uQlmE3xesDwdaegmjDkcOuq5L8Cq4GHlmHN2ohR7Lzow-ew1D798Ho25LbXTcBbOjVXoRSN_ZnkGfJ1KXBY13KpgQ21SMdk2HKxb46UddJWhHcfWg4_fHJY/s1600/envybox.jpg" height="320" title="" width="320" /></a></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>BeautyWish Box:</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> is a subscription box from The Nature's Co. and comes with 5 deluxe sized and 1 retail pack size beauty samples and delightful freebies at a price of Rs.595 per box. They have 1-month, 3-months, half-yearly and annual subscription schemes and you get all of The Nature's Co.'s products to try out before buying along with discount vouchers and store event invites. The Nature's Co. is a PETA certified Vegan and cruelty-free Indian brand who come out with wonderful bath and skincare products with all natural ingredients.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u><i>Pocket Pinch</i></u>: Rs.595 per month.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Get your fix of vegan beauty </span><a href="http://www.thenaturesco.com/Subcategory/beautywish-subscription/beauty-wish-box.aspx" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j072EJIZgG29e-9SH67S87NxsQo3WaN0iAGOGTMbdQTIMNmh710Rz_A7kz_o11VlFV9OSqyBOPvoqnaXf33cKNa9OlqW2SdD9wsQQ31AQSjs6sh8io9hmn-gmjShXmcniSB7ouWnnBE/s1600/bbwish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j072EJIZgG29e-9SH67S87NxsQo3WaN0iAGOGTMbdQTIMNmh710Rz_A7kz_o11VlFV9OSqyBOPvoqnaXf33cKNa9OlqW2SdD9wsQQ31AQSjs6sh8io9hmn-gmjShXmcniSB7ouWnnBE/s1600/bbwish.jpg" height="281" width="400" /></a></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><br /></span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>MSM Box:</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> launched on October, 2014 is a fairly new competitor in the beauty subscription box market. I've subscribed to their January'15 Express box and am waiting for it, I'll be sure to review it for you guys as soon as I get my hands on it! MyStyleMile.com began as a beauty and fashion blog and have now ventured into the beauty box market with their two curated boxes: MSM Express and MSM Select box. Here's what their website had to say about the MSM Box.</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Simply put, MSMbox.com is a discovery e-commerce platform that offers consumers the opportunity to buy, try and enjoy beauty brands in the market.</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">For a nominal </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">subscription</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> of either </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs 495/- for the MSM Express</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> Box or </span><strong style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs 995/- for the MSM Select</strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> Box, every month, you get a surprise goodie box containing beauty, grooming and lifestyle products from new and established beauty brands, and then some!</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">For starters, the box contains full size products along with carefully curated samples. Besides that, to really delight the consumer, we don’t just take care of your beauty and grooming needs. We go the extra mile and offer something more through our collaborations and associations with leading salons/spas, cafe’s and shopping.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">"</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><u><i>Pocket Pinch</i></u>: </span><strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs.495/- for the MSM Express</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Box or</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Rs.995/- for the MSM Select</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Box, every month.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;">Get your box </span><a href="http://www.msmbox.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1fYhkAhoWKE9YX8n_QI-IDj_w_YNJhZTNRljsLfddzDC5NLA5nL9fdN9mQEfss3K0HLtN43Ysq_j1TN7pvO89sJivA4qMIHtHKynbP6Q7eONNb1GLH9adgFj6F2QSPMNPEY4p1F2I6Q/s1600/MSME.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; line-height: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1fYhkAhoWKE9YX8n_QI-IDj_w_YNJhZTNRljsLfddzDC5NLA5nL9fdN9mQEfss3K0HLtN43Ysq_j1TN7pvO89sJivA4qMIHtHKynbP6Q7eONNb1GLH9adgFj6F2QSPMNPEY4p1F2I6Q/s1600/MSME.jpg" height="160" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27PbDTP2hoo-58MC8pLumh6rXUsONz6b5TEE0NNhs0SDtZJBPd59e621696-1fRo6NsrG9195O_PsxHTBh5INpfwjn-SAPBbkQtavkQZcvJsItaM5_qd8v-JO8Na_rUAgpMfHnN8C-tI/s1600/MSMS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; line-height: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27PbDTP2hoo-58MC8pLumh6rXUsONz6b5TEE0NNhs0SDtZJBPd59e621696-1fRo6NsrG9195O_PsxHTBh5INpfwjn-SAPBbkQtavkQZcvJsItaM5_qd8v-JO8Na_rUAgpMfHnN8C-tI/s1600/MSMS.jpg" height="162" width="200" /></a></span></span></li>
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<b><u>The rant:</u></b> </h3>
A few days back I received a parcel from a reputed Indian beauty site (read Nykaa.com) with a trio of nail polishes. While two of those polishes were intact, the bottle of the third one(and by far my favourite) was broken and the contents were oozing out of it. I contacted their customer care and they offered replacement or money back, I opted for the latter. Two mails later I still haven't heard a word from them!<br />
Has anybody else come across such unfortunate circumstances while shopping at Nykaa? I'd like to know what my next steps should be and whether they worked for you!<br />
Just to clarify, I have shopped before at Nykaa, and this is the first time I'm facing such a problem from their end. :(<br />
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Anyway I ended up buying the Rimmel Lycra Pro Professional Finish Nail Polish again from a local drugstore! The things I do for pretty nails! *sigh*<br />
Now to the review part. I got the Rimmel Lycra Pro Professional Finish Nail Polish in shade Beige Style(365) and Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel in the shade Fall Mood. (pictures below)<br />
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<li><b><u><span style="color: red;">Rimmel Lycra Pro Professional Finish Nail polish</span></u></b> lives up to its name, in the sense that it truly gives a professional clean cuticle finish. That's right no clean up is required afterwords (and I, my friends, am a clumsy, clumsy person when it comes to nail polishes!). It has something to do with the brush I believe. It's a maxi brush and thicker and stubbier than the Sally Hansen ones. It coats the nail in one stroke and is an amazing life-saving little equipment! I am so keeping this brush, it paints like a dream. The drying time is also less compared to the Maybelline Color Show polishes.</li>
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<u><b>The Colour & Formula</b></u>: Beige style is a classic nude colour and goes with every outfit you can think of. It looks more posh and expensive than it costs. It gives a sheer colour in one coat and goes opaque in two coats.<br />
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<u><b>The Staying Power</b></u>: Rimmel claims that it stays for upto 10 days. While I like to switch up my nail polish every few days (or keep my nails unpolished to let them breathe, it's important ladies!), I kept this one on for 10 whole days for testing purposes. Now it does stay on for 10 days with minor chipping at the top edges of the nail. But since every polish does that on my nails, I can't exactly tell you whether it's the polish or simply my wayward nails. The shine does go away within a couple of days though.<br />
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<u><b>The Verdict</b></u>: Priced decently at Rs. 255, it is worth every penny. The colour payoff, the staying power and the brush, especially the brush make it an amazing buy! I wholeheartedly recommend it.<br />
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<u><b>The Rating</b></u>: 4.7 out of 5 (for the dullness of nails after day 2)<br />
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<li><b><u><span style="color: red;">Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel in the shade Fall Mood</span></u></b> is a beautiful holiday shade. It is a part of the new and revamped Colorstay Longwear nail polishes from the house of Revlon. And yet again, the brush, is the hero in this one as well! The handle of the brush is long and it helps to grasp the brush securely while painting the nails.</li>
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<b><u>The Colour & Formula</u></b>: It is a slightly holographic-y <span style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-family: calibri; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">copper/rose-gold/</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-family: calibri; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">bronze-y</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-family: calibri; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"> foil polish which looks different depending on the lights and the angle it is </span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-family: calibri; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">viewed</span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; font-family: calibri; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"> in. It is a very beautiful shade and apt for the fall. With the holidays lined up, I can see why this particular shade is a hit among the masses. The formula of this polish is to die for. The tapering wide brush provides fluid motions, and the polish itself is a one coater. Whereas two coats definitely adds a subtle depth to the colour. <br />I did notice a bit of grittiness on my nails after about 2 days though, but it was nothing too concerning.</span></div>
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<u><b>The Staying Power</b></u>: According to Revlon website, the nail polish lasts for upto 11 days and provides gel-like shine. While I can vouch for the shine, however, unfortunately the staying power isn't that amazing. I should probably mention here that I tested out both the nail polishes without a top and a base coat, so I'm hoping that it'd last a tad longer with the base coat. The polish started chipping from the top and bottom edge after 6 days, one might argue that it is still pretty decent staying time.</div>
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<b><u>The Verdict</u></b>: The pocket pinch is Rs.350 in case you were wondering. I'd say the colour payoff and the colour itself is pretty darn good. However 350 bucks for a nail polish seems a bit too extravagant (for a student at least!). Do go for it during a Revlon sale, you wouldn't want to miss out on this colour. </div>
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<span class="s1">Voltaire famously said ‘Writing is the painting of the voice’. As much as we love blogging and keeping lists in our electronic devices there is something to be said about the solace derived from jotting down our thoughts and adventures on a sheet of paper. Personally I love to write, be it lists or random thoughts. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><a href="http://www.matrikas.co.in/index.php" target="_blank">Matrikas</a>, a paper products company, has come up with a wide range of journals, diaries and notebooks to appease the Romantics and art nerds in us and they very kindly sent me four of their very best stationery items.</span><br />
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<span class="s1"><b><i><u>MATRIKAS CUBE WORKS - RING BOOK (ruled pages)</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Cube works is one of Matrikas flagship products and are available in all major stationery shops across India. The outer pink cover, engraved with intricate and a fun design, boasts of 160 pages and great paper quality. I’ve bought notebooks from their Cube Works range before and I’ve been going back to them ever since! :) This particular ring notebook I received has a sturdy spiral binding and flaunts one of my favourite colours, so I had to love it. These ring notebooks, with the signature cube works design cover, come in a variety of colours and sizes from what I’ve seen in different shops.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><i><u>MATRIKAS 5 SUBJECT BOUND NOTEBOOK (ruled pages)</u></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Pages: 400</span><br />
<span class="s1">Price: Rs.177</span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>I instantly fell in love with the aesthetically pleasing traditional silver cover art on this 5-subject notebook. The paper quality is, as usual, very good. I wrote in it with a variety of ball point, gel and roller ball pens and sketch pens and they didn’t bleed or show up on the other side of the page. It has a basic black binding adding to its charm. There are coloured pages acting as dividers for different subjects. I love the fact that they are plain coloured pages because then it allows me to use them for writing or letting my own creativity shine through (read fun and colourful doodles :P )</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><i><u>MATRIKAS 6 SUBJECT BOUND NOTEBOOK (ruled pages)</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Though similar to the 5 subject notebook in terms of look and feel, this one came in A4 size and is great for school purposes. It is a 6 subject notebook. There is a quirky print on the glossy cover which certainly catches the eye. The best part is there’s a mini game at the back of the notebook, so this one’s definitely coming to class with me! (Guess who is going flaunt a brand new notebook tomorrow? ;) )</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b><i><u>MATRIKAS CUBE WORKS PRIVY DIARY (ruled pages)</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>I kept my favourite for the very end of the post. This one is ‘Privy’ diary/ournal from Matrika’s Cube Works Collection. It offers “complete solutions for office, academy and private” usage. Starting with a Personal Data page, it comprises of 4-5 index pages, pages for all your contacts and account summaries and ‘Action Plan’ pages. What’s more is that it has dedicated pages for all your To Do Lists :) </span></div>
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<span class="s1">The ruled pages for writing are of high quality and carry space for the date on the upper right corner. I believe these diaries come in various colours but I’m stoked about the colour I received, it is a very attractive moss green hue. <br />
Now to the part that I love about this journal : Along with the black satin bookmark the Privy journal also has a elastic which holds the journal shut from prying eyes. The elastic is of good quality and robust. It also doubles up as a bookmark. </span><br />
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<b><u>PROS:</u></b><br />1. Stylish and trendy design<br />
2. Good paper quality<br />
3. Something for everyone<br />
4. Moderately priced<br />
5. Easy availability and shipping<br />
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<span class="s1">I’d be more than happy to ‘scribble my heart away’ in these beautiful notebooks and diary. I have an inherent love for stationery items and Matrikas has definitely quenched my thirst for pretty writing pads. All of you must get your hands on these amazing products, and trust me, there’s plenty to choose from!<br />
So what are you waiting for? </span></div>
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keep scribbling your heart away =)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When it comes to the skin, the less product we use the better. That being said, a sunscreen is probably the most important part of our daily skin routine, whether you're slaving in the sun all day or have slight to moderate sun exposure on a said day. The hassle of using a moisturizer, waiting for that to dry, putting on a layer of sunscreen lotion and then waiting some more for that to be fully absorbed is pretty time consuming if you ask me. So when I saw the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisturizer, I couldn't contain myself and bought it instantly. It's a two-in-one product as the name suggests, a moisturizer with SPF content. It's pretty much the IT thing for me, as I'm a college-goer and don't really put on make-up so I have to forego the make-up with SPF option. Also Neutrogena's products are aimed at sensitive skinned beauties so you can use it without the fear of ending up with itchy, flaky skin or acne. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Su<span style="line-height: 1.4em;">n reaches the earth in the form of UVB and UVA rays. UVB radiation plays a key role in skin cancer, and SPF refers mainly to the amount of UVB protection a sunscreen offers. Thus, higher SPFs can help: An SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 93 percent of UVB radiation, while an SPF 30 sunscreen blocks nearly 97 percent. Furthermore, higher SPF values offer some safety margin, since consumers generally do not apply enough sunscreen. To evaluate SPFs, testers apply two milligrams of sunscreen per square centimeter of skin. But in everyday life, most people apply from only 0.5 to one milligram per square centimeter of skin. Consequently, the actual SPF they achieve is approximately 1/3 of the labeled value.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite these advantages, there are potential downsides to using products with very high SPFs. First, above SPF 50 (which blocks an estimated 98 percent of UVB rays), the increase in UVB protection is minimal. Second, although UVA protection is also important (UVA not only accelerates skin aging, but contributes to and may even initiate skin cancers), SPFs mainly measure UVB protection. Individuals applying high-SPF sunscreens may not burn (UVB is the chief cause of sunburn), but without UVA-screening ingredients they can still receive large amounts of skin-damaging radiation. To avoid such a scenario, regulatory bodies in Europe and Australia have adopted UVA testing guidelines and measurement standards, and capped the SPF of sunscreens at 50+." - taken from <a href="http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/ask-the-experts/does-a-higher-spf-sunscreen-always-protect-your-skin-better" target="_blank">skincancer.org/SPF</a><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">*My advice is go no lower than SPF 30 and no higher than SPF 50 for optimal protection from the sun's harmful rays.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's my experience with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV moisture SPF 50+ PA+++ With Helioplex<br /><br /><b>What Neutrogena claims about their Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisturizer:</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFf2s7OumQeclor5zklyO7QDiY3T2CX_o2ajMphrEUT9f2YtMZ5vooWQC6v3SJpJifrVa7TcgkpRJ-H8izPM8LDj9MRAJN0GdNiuXwokXl5cwOy3nEWvvkk915krrkYaSLfh4IhElBRUU/s1600/PhotoGrid_1395315650492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFf2s7OumQeclor5zklyO7QDiY3T2CX_o2ajMphrEUT9f2YtMZ5vooWQC6v3SJpJifrVa7TcgkpRJ-H8izPM8LDj9MRAJN0GdNiuXwokXl5cwOy3nEWvvkk915krrkYaSLfh4IhElBRUU/s1600/PhotoGrid_1395315650492.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Provides complete and long lasting protection against UVA/UVB rays and environmental aggressors. Stabilized with patented <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Helioplex™</span> that works like an invisible shield to give you superior protection from skin darkening and signs of premature aging. In a moisturizing formula that protects against dehydration, yet is oil-free and non-greasy. With Dry Touch Technology, it spreads on smoothly to a clean and non-shiny finish.<br />Dermatologist tested. PABA-free, oil-free, does not clog pores.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Benzophenone-3 5%, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat, Cetyl Dimethicone, Octocrylene, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Steareth-100, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trisiloxane, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Steareth-2, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Neopentyl Glycol Bisabolol, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannan, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Price:</b> INR 399/ P460</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Quantity:</b> 30 ml</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Shelf Life:</b> 2 years</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Recommended usage:</b> Apply liberally to face and neck 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. For added protection re-apply after swimming, excessive perspiration, towel drying or extended sun exposure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Use as the end step of daily skincare routine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>What I love about this moisturizing sunscreen :</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">True to its word, it fares well in the moisturizing department. My skin is dry and this doesn't make it drier (although it contains alcohol) but makes my skin soft and supple.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Best thing about this sunscreen is that it's non-greasy! Finally something that doesn't produce icky grease on face.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It gives a matte finisha nd keeps oils at bay for most part of the day. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Doesn't leave a whitish cast like most sunscreen lotions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Contains Avobenzone and Oxybenzone and thus offering a broad spectrum coverage.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mildly scented (it's not an offensive smell; bearable.) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Non-comedogenic; doesn't clog pores.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>What I don't like about it:</b></span><br />
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<li>I sweat a lot and have to reapply it every 4 hours but that's really not a con.</li>
<li>Might seem a tad pricey.</li>
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<br />I couldn't help but compare it to the </span><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock with SPF 50+ PA+++ with Helioplex.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although both of them offer the same amount of SPF, I found the Complete UV moisturizer to be better for my dry, sensitive skin. The dry-touch sunblock does make skin greasy in summers and leaves a mild whitish cast on skin. But the complete UV moisturizer doesn't suffer from any of those problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Would I suggest it?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have come to love this product and with summer approaching fast I would definitely suggest it. I've found my HG sunscreen. Have you? I would love to know what products you use to stay safe from the sun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stay beautiful, stay protected!<b> :)</b></span></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-54100207301341493912014-01-12T13:19:00.004+05:302015-01-22T17:53:13.080+05:30Review: Votre Moisture Magnet Cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>About
The Company</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><b>:
</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">"Votre
is a premium skin care brand. All Votre skin care products are
hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. They are dermatologically and
clinically tested for safety and efficiency." It says on the tub
that it's an Ayurvedic product marketed by Trumount Cosmoceuticals
(you can get further information at </span></span><a href="http://www.trumount.com/"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><span style="text-decoration: none;">www.trumount.com</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">)</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>Price</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">INR
340.00 for 200gm</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>Shelf
Life</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">2
and a half years</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigarTY2C2JTJu08C0pU6VFeLCo6qUxBYhFtHyilJKRNpd2enqvNEtMlmRWs8jqf2QqZ2sTD76MeLZb6iksdX0y4amBbOPSdHg4fI0n3jzzEVvhcnUAcNiTWA2g6qMZsvBKPKHQyuw8ifg/s1600/Picture+1%281%29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigarTY2C2JTJu08C0pU6VFeLCo6qUxBYhFtHyilJKRNpd2enqvNEtMlmRWs8jqf2QqZ2sTD76MeLZb6iksdX0y4amBbOPSdHg4fI0n3jzzEVvhcnUAcNiTWA2g6qMZsvBKPKHQyuw8ifg/s1600/Picture+1(1).jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>What
It Claims</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">Votre
Moisture Magnet Cream is a unique formula to give pigmented and dry
skin it's water supplement. Herbs like Crocus sativus along with
almond oil moisturizes and works on melanin targeted areas for clear
skin. (To be followed after scrubbing with Votre Dermabrade Scrub)
</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>Key
Ingredients</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><i><b>Crocus
sativus </b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">-
or saffron (kesar) gives radiant and fairer skin and is widely
popular even today as a key ingredient in many ayurvedic concoctions
apart from various fairness creams. The little known antifungal
property of saffron makes it effective for treatment of blemishes,
acne scars, dry and dull skin, and imparts bright luminous
complexion.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><b>Almond
Oil </b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">-
We all know how almond oil is a great massaging option if you want to
opt for a non-greasy oil and it moisturises the skin effectively. But
little did we know that almond oil is an excellent emollient (it gets
absorbed easily into skin thus preserving tthe moisture content of
skin) with anti-inflammatory properties and also helps in lightening
pigmented skin. What's more, it also contains vitamins that help it
delay the appearance of wrinkles. Talk about win-win!</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><b>Aloe
Vera Juice </b></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">-
Aloe vera is a wonder product, you'll be hard put to find a single
disadvantage of using aloe vera gel/juice in your daily health regime
be it for your skin or for your stomach ;-)<br />It is high in
vitamins, fatty acids and contains all 8 of the essential amino acids
so basically you cannot go wrong with it! Aloe vera moisturizes,
hydrates, rejuvinates, de-pigments, soothes irritated skin. When
applied topically it helps soothe burns, wounds and even insect
bites!</span></span><span style="color: #004dbb;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><span style="color: #004dbb;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span><br />
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For Use</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><b>:
</b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">Take
approximately 10 gm of the cream and massage thoroughly all over the
scrubbed area. </span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>My
Skin Type</b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">Combination
dry skin</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>My
Take On The Product </b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">:
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">With
winter approaching fast my skin has already started shedding (yep you
read that right, it becomes so dry during these balmy months that it
literally sheds! and I'm in my 20's too...whoever said tween skin is
to die for surely didn't have to combat extreme dryness) <br />and so
in a bid to save and salve my skin I resorted to this moisture magnet
massage cream. Frankly, I got lured by the phrase "moisture
magnet", for someone with my skin's disposition its a boon to
find a cream that hydrates effectively. And wholla! this cream did
its job and how! :D <br />Usually Nivea is my go-to winter cream but it
tends to make the skin greasy after a while and that attracts more
dirt, but the Votre Moisture Magnet skin cream goes on lightly and
gets fully absorbed without making the skin oily. Its a moderately
light cream,white in color with a lovely floral smell which tends to
linger (its nothing overpowering though). The texture is watery yet
its thick enough to hold its shape in the tub. It lives upto it's
claim of hydrating the skin for upto 5-6 hours, then you'd have to
re-apply. I use it as a massaging cream after scrubbing at night and
it certainly did soften the skin with regular use. You can even wear
it during the day beneath your makeup (infact it serves as a good
moisturizing base).<br /> Now for the not-so-good part, it comes in a
tub packaging with a plastic lid that doesn't fully close and you
need to pressurize it into its place (I don't know if only I have
this issue with it). Personally I don't like tubs as you have to dip
your hands into the contents and risk contaminating it, so I keep a
clean dipping spoon handy to scoop out the cream. I cannot comment on
the de-pigmenting property as I don't really have pigmented skin (as
yet!). As for fairness, I don't believe any cream can possibly make
you fairer but this cream certainly brightens the skin. The plus
point, I have sensitive skin and it didn't break me out, so all you
dry skinned beauties can give it a go.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>Pros:
</b></u></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">1.
Light weight cream goes on smoothly</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Gets absorbed quickly </span>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. Softens and brightens the
skin</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Does live up to its claims of
hydrating and softening the skin </span>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">5. It has a lovely flowery smell
which tends to linger but it's nothing overpowering</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. Provides good quantity for
the price as a little amount goes a long way</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">7.
The outer packaging is pretty professional looking with a sturdy tub
pack material</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"><u><b>Cons:
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. The tub packaging with a
faulty plastic lid is unhygienic</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Availability (Although it is
available on all leading online shopping sites)</span><br />
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<i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork">A cracked lip; raw skin.</span></i><br />
<i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork"></span></i><i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork">I pined for orange flickers </span></i><i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork">Dancing off a cheery fire. </span></i><br />
<i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork"></span></i><i><span itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork"><br />A gelid blast of arctic air <br />Had caught me unawares -<br />Reinforcing my desire. <br /><br />Turning down an avenue, <br />I froze; suspicious trees - <br />Likely destined for a pyre - <br /><br />Were laughing off the icy chill <br />Of callous winter nights. <br />And I? Simply to retire <br /><br />Snug, inside a balmy chair<br />Of warming solitude: <br />Ah! my carol, my festive choir.</span> </i></div>
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Winter is on its way and if the above poem is anything to go by then we all need to stock up on lip balms and butters which promise to provide our lips the proper TLC it needs during the balmy weather!<br />
Personally I'm a lippe hoarder. Yes I am guilty of owning more lippies than required and my current stash would probably last me another decade (if they never expired that is...which is not the case...so its a lost cause...moving on!)<br />
Today I'll be reviewing a lip butter from Nivea (remember their cold creams in blue tubs?) which has been causing quite the stir recently. These have been made available in India (YAY!! I was getting really tired of people gushing 'bout it on foreign blogs with the tiny tubs looking so cute and all) and I got hold of mine on Flipkart, I'm yet to see them on supermarket shelves though.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">About the Brand</span></b>: Nivea is a global skin and body-care brand that is owned by the German company Beiersdorf. (Frankly, if you don't live under a rock or have been living under it since the 90's you would know about Nivea.)<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Product Claim: </span></b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Nivea Lip Butter is the new range of deliciously-flavored and buttery, rich</span></span><b><span style="color: blue;"> </span></b>lipcare products that melt to give you soft, rosy and well-moisturized lips. The moisturizing formula of Nivea lip butter with Hydra IQ contains shea butter and almond oil and provides intense moisture and long-lasting care. the indulging formula with caramel aroma gives sensationally soft lips.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">My Take On The Product:</span></b> First off, my lips are dry all year around (in my defense I do drink a fair amount of water) and Nivea lip balms are my go to pout-saviors. I'm happy to inform y'all that their new lip butters are amazing as well! There are three variants available as of now in India- Caramel Cream, Vanilla and Macadamia Kiss, Raspberry Rose and Caramel Cream. As of now, I've only spotted the Raspberry Rose and Caramel Cream online. I got the<b><span style="color: purple;"> Caramel Cream</span></b> and that is what I'm going to be reviewing today.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Net Content: </b></span>16.7 g<br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Price:</span></b> INR 189<br />
Best before 30 months from manufacture<br />
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True to its claim, its creamy, buttery and smells heavenly! Anyone who loves caramel will surely like it.<br />
It is hydrating and heals dry, chapped lips making them soft and healthy. I needed to re-apply every 2 hours but I have this tendency of licking my lips (but then with this irresistible caramel smell who wouldn't do it? :P )<br />
It's safe to say it'll last a couple more hours on you guys (hopefully!)<br />
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So wrapping it up...<br />
<u><b><span style="color: red;">PROS:</span></b></u><br />
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<li>Moisturizing, does what it claims</li>
<li>Smells heavenly (one for caramel lovers)</li>
<li>Softens lips</li>
<li>Feels light on the lips, its a butter so there's no waxy effect</li>
<li>Imparts a nice sheen to lips</li>
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<li>The only con I can think about is the tub packaging which is unhygienic (you have to dip your fingers into the tub) </li>
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I'd recommend you go ahead and buy this one and you won't be sorry.<br />
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Till the next review,<br />
Take care and keep being beautiful! :-)<br />
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-7672925758692130082013-07-31T01:33:00.002+05:302015-01-22T17:52:21.280+05:30Skin care 101: Exfoliation, Do I Really Need It?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Up until high school my skin was pretty clear, then came the lone pimple, followed by the battalion of cystic acne and a bout of bad skin aided and abetted by hectic schedules of classes, assignments, untimely meals comprising mostly of junk food and severe lack of sleep! Naturally, I started pummeling my facial skin with a tide of face washes which made my skin dull and raw. Enter mom. And as always mums know best! She suggested exfoliation and voila! I have never stopped using them since.
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scrubbing or Exfoliation should be an essential part of our skincare routine. Scrubbing helps to buff away dry,dead skin cells to reveal smooth and fresh cells underneath. E</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">xfoliation helps fights against aging because it stimulates blood and lymph flow and cell turnover, thus resulting in smoother and younger looking skin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">Exfoliation has the following benefits:</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- to remove dead skin cells, grease</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and impurities from the surface of the skin….
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- allowing fresh new cells to be exposed, therefore</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> improving</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the appearance of the skin.
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- skin preparations after exfoliating such as moisturizers, mask products penetrate easier into the skin.
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- the blood circulation increases, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells, therefore </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">improving</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the skin color.
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- hyper pigmentation improves as the pigmented surface skin cells is removed.</span></span></div>
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A. Exfoliation should be done once or twice a week depending on the needs of your skin(and NOT more than that unless you want to end up with raw, sensitive skin) preferably after your CT (Cleansing Toning) routine and before applying face masks. Don't forget to moisturize after scrubbing even if you are an oily skinned beauty!
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</b></span><span style="color: #0f2326;"><br class="kix-line-break" />A. Natural is the best way to go if you have time at your hands. Great nourishing scrubs can be made out of things right in your kitchen! A mixture of brown sugar and olive/baby oil works for all skin types.
For more such home made scrubs visit </span></span><a href="http://beautymashupmantra.blogspot.in/2013/07/diy-exfoliating-scrubs.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">DIY Exfoliating Scrubs</span></b></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5681818181818181; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>Physical cream exfoliators</u></span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5681818181818181;"><span style="color: #0f2326;"> Cream scrubs contain micro-beads in a moisturizing cream or lotion base, and are great for people with dry skin. Just be wary when choosing with the type of beads in the creams. Some contain sharp-edged beads that can leave micro-scratches on your skin, so look for creamy exfoliators that have rounded beads instead.</span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRY:</span></b><span style="color: #0f2326;"> Boscia Smoothing Facial Polish, Clinique 7-day scrub cream rinse off formula, Himalaya Gentle Exfoliating Apricot Scrub, Neova Microdermabrasion Scrub</span></span><span style="color: #0f2326; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="line-height: 1.5681818181818181;"><b><u>Physical gel exfoliators</u> </b></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="line-height: 1.5681818181818181;">Gel scrubs give the same results as cream scrubs but are in gel form so they are better for oily and combination skin types.</span><span style="line-height: 23px;">
</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="color: black; line-height: 23px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRY: </span></b>Biotherm Biosource Clarifying Exfoliating Gel,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="about:blank" style="line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none;">Fabindia Orange and Cinnamon face and body gel scrub, Himalaya Neem Scrub</a>
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</span><u style="font-weight: bold;">Chemical exfoliators</u></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> These exfoliators use glycolic, lactic, citric, or salicylic acid to chemically remove dead cells on the surface of the skin, which is also good for people with oily skin. If you have never used a chemical exfoliator before, start using it only once or twice a week, at night—once your skin adjusts, you can increase the number of times used per week.
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5681818181818181; white-space: pre-wrap;">However these can be too drying and may end up doing more harm than good if used frequently with a heavy hand. Start by using scrubs having salicylic or glycolic base to see your skin’s reaction to it.
</span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRY: </span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5681818181818181; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser Scrub, Neutrogena rapid Clear Foaming Scrub</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>Cloth or pad exfoliators</u></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These gentle manual exfoliators are meant to cater to all skin types, except for people with skin issues. They can also help with acne problems, fine lines and hyperpigmentation. Like any manual scrub, always follow product instructions and be careful not to go overboard. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>Exfoliation for Men</u></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yes men need exfoliation too. Not only because it gets rid of the grease from their skin, but it also helps to soften it, giving it a better appearance. Men and women (that have oily skin) both have something in common: they have a thick Epidermis, prone to shine and acne. Exfoliating products for men are often stronger with more granules in them, because men generally have thicker skin than women.<br class="kix-line-break" /><b style="line-height: 23px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">TRY: </span></b>Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub, Garnier Men Scrub, St.Ives Apricot face Scrub</span></h2>
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</b></span><br class="kix-line-break" />A. Dermatologist Dr.David A. Colbert says, “H</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f2326; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ow often you exfoliate depends on your age and skin texture. Younger people tend to have oilier skin and will be able handle more scrubbing. People with more mature skin will have a thinner epidermis and will need to do less with a proper product catered to their skin type."
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Too much of anything isn't good for you. Dermatologists recommend exfoliating two to three times a week maximum, depending on your skin type. Someone with eczema or dry skin should not be exfoliating more than someone who has oily skin. You will be able to gauge how your skin reacts to scrubs and create your own exfoliating routine. If you do over-scrub your face, stop immediately and let your skin heal.
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</span></b><span style="color: #0f2326;"><br class="kix-line-break" />A. Scrubbing or Exfoliating opens up your pores to clean from within. It is a good habit to use a pore closing product like an alcohol free toner (or plain ice from your fridge!) after exfoliation so that dirt doesn’t accumulate in the pores subsequently causing acne.<br class="kix-line-break" />Also a good moisturization regimen is must if you have dry skin, as sometimes exfoliation may make your skin drier.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- Always work with warm water when exfoliating. An exfoliating product can be too uncomfortable when applied on it’s own.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- NEVER use body exfoliators on your face.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Do </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">not </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">apply make-up immediately after exfoliating. This is why you should exfoliate at night.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- When exfoliating </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">twice</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> a week, do </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">not </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">do this </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">two days in a row. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seperate these days within the week so that your skin cells can regenerate well.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- Try to use exfoliating products on your neck area also.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- Exfoliation is not recommended for those with highly sensitive skin, or pustular, blemished skin.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- Avoid exfoliating products that contain sharp grains of nut shells, as these can scrape, split and damage your skin.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #4c1130;"><b>- Always test the product on the back of your hand before purchasing.</b></span></span></div>
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If you are averse to using chemical exfoliants going natural is a great way when you have time in your hands.<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Try:</span></b> <a href="http://beautymashupmantra.blogspot.in/2013/07/diy-exfoliating-scrubs.html"><span style="font-size: large;">DIY Exfoliating Scrubs</span></a> from right within your kitchen cabinets!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope I could help with your questions regarding exfoliation. Have some more? Feel free to let me know in the comments section below and i’ll try and answer as soon as possible.<b style="color: #4c1130;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></b></span><b style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b></div>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-57973719477732933302013-07-31T01:31:00.000+05:302015-01-22T17:48:45.569+05:30DIY Exfoliating Scrubs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Exfoliation is a great way to a healthy, glowy and youthful visage, and what better way to scrub than homemade luscious scrubs which double up as healthier and safe version of their store bought counterparts!<br />Here are the recipes to some yummilicious skin-friendly scrubs!</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 tablespoon of brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 tablespoon of olive oil (I use extra virgin, you can use any)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 tablespoon of raw honey</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 teaspoon l</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">emon zest</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><br /><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Great for</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">:</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> Dry to Normal Skin Especially during (Winter)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Lavender Essential Oil </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Rosemary Essential Oil</span><br />
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with the help of a spoon. Can be refrigerated for upto a week.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><u><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Sea Salt & Lemon Scrub </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Sea Salt </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Lemon Zest</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Lemon Juice (Squeezed)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: red;">Great for:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> Oily to Acne Prone Skin or (Summer Time)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with the help of a spoon. You can add some coconut oil for moisturization. Can be refrigerated for upto 2-3 weeks.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Cinnamon & Honey (Masque or Scrub)</span></u></i></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of Cinnamon into a paste</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: red;">Great for:</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> Acne Prone Skin and Blemish treatment</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><b><i><u><span style="font-size: large;">Baking Soda & Lemon Mix</span></u></i></b><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">1 teaspoon baking soda </span>1 teaspoon Lemon juice</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><span style="color: red;">Great for:</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> Acne & Oily Skin & Dark Spots on skin</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">(Baking Soda Scrub is equivalent to 1 Microdermabrasion Treatment)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">The grains in baking soda are just the right size to act as a gentle exfoliant, and many claim that it has helped clear up acne.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><u><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Anti-Cellulite Coffee Treatment </span></b></i></u></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Ingredients:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Mix the ingredients together to form a paste. Scrub for 10 minutes and rinse off.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.59375px; text-align: justify;">The coffee grounds will not only help reduce the appearance of cellulite but it also naturally exfoliates your skin. On top of that, the extra virgin olive oil will help your skin as soft as ever</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Combine the ingredients. Gently rub it onto you skin in circular motions, let sit for five to 10 minutes and rinse.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Ground oatmeal not only serves as a wonderful exfoliant, but it also absorbs and removes surface dirt and impurities while leaving your skin nourished and hydrated. It has been known to soothe and heal everything from acne to sunburn to dry, flaky skin. Given its gentle nature, it is also ideal for those with sensitive skin.<br /><br />Know some more DIY scrubs? Share your recipe with us! </span></h3>
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10767729171254641915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5582008856667547132.post-87513055005567812542013-04-27T18:52:00.002+05:302015-01-22T17:49:13.314+05:30My April Vellvette Box!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I'm gonna share my utter excitement on finally spilling out the contents of my Vellvette Box for the month of April! *happy dance*<br />
For those who of you who don't know what a Vellvette box is, here's a little introduction from <a href="http://vellvette.com/">vellvette.com</a> itself :<br />
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With a Vellvette Box subscription, you will step into a world of unending surprises. Every month we send you 3 deluxe beauty and grooming samples that are specially chosen for you by our beauty experts, plus expert tips-n-tricks that will help you get the most out of every product. Try them at the comfort of your home. Discover what works for you. Once you know what you like, get juicy discounts when you buy the full-size versions of your favorites at our online store.Our subscriptions vary from 1-month to a heavily discounted annual package. Simply add any one of them to your cart and proceed to make the payment. You can now leave the guesswork out of your beauty regime and make the most out of every beauty investment!"</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> We have all heard about beauty boxes sometime or the other and have been either too enthusiastic about ordering one or scared as hell as to what unknown stuff might spring up from within the box!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">However, the vellvette team have put a gallop in my stride with their personalised recommendations of in-demand product trials, this is my second try with their coveted box andI must say, I am lovin' it!!!</span></div>
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Here's my April Vellvette Box:</div>
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Now for the contents inside the box *doing the hula dance*</div>
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My personalised vellvette box came with 3 samples :</div>
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Motives Mardi Gras Palette</div>
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The Nature's Co. Spearmint Body Wash</div>
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Figs and Rouge Aloe and Mint Balm</div>
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Nothing says 'Spring' as the vibrant Mardi Gras colour palette by Motives </div>
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Apart from three delightful shades of eye shadows (green, orange and purple) it also comes with three lipstick pots and 3 gloss pots (lower row)!</div>
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I'm looking forward to using all three products. Stay tuned for the upcoming honest reviews on all of them.</div>
Till then stay beautiful! :)<br />
Adios<br />
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What delights did the Vellvette Box bring your way this month? Do share :)</div>
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