Updated from September 14th, 2015. This is one of the most helpful tricks I have learned over the years which keeps your weight in check. Yes, most of the times when you think you are feeling hungry, it is your body craving for water. You can get hungry for water if you are not drinking enough of it. We all get hunger pangs at different times of day. What is your immediate reaction? Grab a snack? Or, reach out for that bag of chips lying in front of you? Well, this is one of the major reasons … [Read more...] about You can get hungry for water!
How much moisturizer do you use? {Skin Care}
Did you know that you just need a pea size amount of moisturizer for your face??? I am in the league of people who always end up using more than enough of the product, be it any, howsoever much I may try. So, I decided that I would educate you all on this very important issue as it saves our bucks and our skin as well :) Excess of product is really not good for skin as it sits on the skin and ends up clogging the pores. Just a pea drop!! I have come to love the pump packaging more than any … [Read more...] about How much moisturizer do you use? {Skin Care}
On the Shelf Vol. 2 – Face Serums and Oils
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
The Lean Snack Nutrition Bars
Nutrition Bars are really popular these days but I fall into the skeptics bracket. I have always been worried about the ingredients that go into making them, especially for the protein bars and the preservatives. Somehow, I always equate them to the factory processed foods. So when The Lean Snack came under my radar, I was not sure. I asked them for their ingredient list and product literature before even checking out their website. So, what do I think about them? The Lean Snack Nutrition … [Read more...] about The Lean Snack Nutrition Bars
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
Some Random Product Reviews – Part IV
Updated from March 2013. Revamping old product reviews of random products. Some might still be available in the market and some might have been discontinued. Dove Essential Nourishment Body Lotion Deep Care Complex When the ads came up on television, I was quite excited about it but then never really came around buying it. So, when I got this in a package from BeBeautiful, I was kind of excited to try it out. And, I am happy that I didn't buy it. No, I don't wanna say its a bad … [Read more...] about Some Random Product Reviews – Part IV
Do you take care of your EARS?
Updated from 18th April 2010. Revamping an extremely old post. Grooming and taking care of personal hygiene is an important part of looking beautiful and that covers all parts of our body. So, we shall be focussing on how to keep our ears healthy and clean. So, today, instead of talking about skin or eyes or hair, I would like to focus on Ears. Many people do not realize how to take care of their ears and what precautions they should take to prevent ear infections. Ears are the most … [Read more...] about Do you take care of your EARS?
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