Hey all! I am a major hoarder of the face serums and oils and I usually have loads of them in my closet at any given point of time. Interestingly, I ordered for Biotique ageless serum while I am typing away this post. Well, old habits die hard and if you find something interesting and inexpensive being raved about, how can you skip it? So, let me breakdown the products into face serums and oils. Face Oils Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Bought a long time back and I have not managed … [Read more...] about On the Shelf Vol. 2 – Face Serums and Oils
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The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Have you ever come across a product which is just plain water? Apart from floral waters and mists, of course. Well, the ordinary's marine hyaluronics is one such product. I was looking for something hydrating to be added in my skin care and this was the better option from the brand so I picked it up. The Ordinary brand has received loads of buzz in the recent times thanks to its extremely low price range and equally diverse product range. It comes from the umbrella of Deciem, the niche beauty … [Read more...] about The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Apply moisturizer on damp skin
I have mentioned this countless of times and probably done dedicated posts for this as well but I wanted to reiterate this tip again today. So, for those of you who already know about it and have tried, apologies for saying the same things again and again. Whenever you face a difficulty to spread any product on your skin, try applying it on damp skin. It works beautifully and gives an even finish with a dewy look. This worked especially great for the Ponds White Beauty Spot-less Cream which … [Read more...] about Apply moisturizer on damp skin
All I know about Toners
One of the reader had expressed interest in knowing more about toners, how exactly to use them and how useful they really are. So, I decided to do a post where I put in everything I know about toners since the beginning of my blogging and then I go on to say whether you should use a toner or not? Toners have long been under debate for their efficacy but now they have finally found place in the skin care routine as the hydrators. Earlier, it was just astringents and rose water but not toners are … [Read more...] about All I know about Toners
Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream
Again, one of my whimiscal pickups and this was purely on the basis of its heavenly smell. The forest essentials kumkumadi teenage night cream is not only meant for teenagers but I believe other age groups can also reap its benefits. Let me explain it in the post and I would also mention that this is not exactly a review but more of a discourse on the product. Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream Price : Rs 1,975 for 30 gms For me, the kumkumadi teenage night cream is one of the … [Read more...] about Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme
In my search for a good moisturizer, I picked this up after my encounter with the body shop Vitamin E moisturizer which did not really impress me. So, did I like the body shop seaweed moisturizer? The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme Product Review Price : Rs 1,195 for 50ml I picked this up when the sales guy recommended me this when I asked him for something which is non-oily and hydrating and would go well with summers without making my skin too sticky or too shiny. So, did the … [Read more...] about The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme
All about Facial Oils!
Updated from 22nd September, 2013. If you have been following me for a long time, you would already be aware that I love facial oils. I have tried the carrier oils and the blended ones both and the best one till date was the grapeseed oil. I used one from soulflower but I am sure it would be the same in any brand. So, if you are looking for a good moisturizer or night cream, I would definitely suggest the grapeseed oil. I love oils. In fact, so much so that I would love to own all the … [Read more...] about All about Facial Oils!
Satliva Cocoa Bliss Body Butter
After a two week long hiatus, here I am again! A lot happened in these two weeks, my mom had been visiting, I recovered from a bad cold and a couple of other household and bank stuff to be taken care of. Coming back to the post, I have been using Satliva cocoa bliss body butter for more than a month now. I loved their charcoal soap and face cream but I am not yet sure of the body butter so lets check out what I feel about it. Satliva Cocoa Bliss Body Butter Product Review Price : Rs 610 for … [Read more...] about Satliva Cocoa Bliss Body Butter
5 Skin Care Tricks I have Adopted Over the Years
I love using skin care but I am not the 10-step skin care routine person. I prefer to keep my things simple and uncomplicated though with recent posts you would not feel so. Lately, I have slipped into the habit of layering my skin care in which I end up using around 5 products easily but I am finding it too cumbersome. Then, I decided to stick to my basic skin care tricks which will keep my skin and me both happy. You should ideally have a toner / face mist, serum, facial oil, moisturizer, … [Read more...] about 5 Skin Care Tricks I have Adopted Over the Years
Satliva Red Raspberry Face Cream
Finding the right moisturizer for your skin is downright the toughest task I have come across. It is easy to find a cleanser (not that easy, I admit, but then t gets washed off in a minute) or serum or even facial oil for that matter. But, not the moisturizer because it is supposed to stay at least 6-8 good hours. So, whenever I try a new moisturizer I am not usually optimistic and it was in same frame of mind I started using Satliva red raspberry face cream. Over and above that this product … [Read more...] about Satliva Red Raspberry Face Cream