Give your Eyes the Herbal Treatment! - Himalaya :)

Almost everyone is aware of the Himalaya herbal drug company. They specialize in ayurvedic, herbal healthcare products and medicines. I've always had my mum pick up Himalaya hair and skin products, medicines etc. but I never really paid much attention until I came across Himalaya Eye-Definer at one of the shops where I was shopping today. Not your usual looking thin kohl stick, this one's chubby and comes in a cylindrical, plastic mould with a very conventional looking, triangular at the base and tapering upwards kajal with the perfect point, resting in the case. :)

Waterproof it said on the covering and I paid a reasonable 110 bucks for this. As soon as I got home I tried it on first thing and trust me, it was the best buy of the evening! :D Super dark and glides along your waterline so smoothly, it requires no effort at all. This is how kajal should be :)

Since its Himalaya we're talking about, there has to be a healthy, herbal touch to the kajal! It is enriched with pure almond oil, damask rose and castor oil for cooling and nourishment of the eyes. No kidding, while I was applying the kajal, I felt a cooling sensation all along the waterline which was very relaxing and something different being offered by a kajal. All you girls who have sensitive eyes, wear lenses or glasses, this product is safe and should work well for you. :)

So guys, I really think you'll should go ahead and get this one coz its a really good product to buy and at an extremely affordable price! :D

Everything Under One Roof : SEPHORA!

I'm sure most of you guys are aware of Sephora but for those who aren't here's something you guys really need to check out. Sephora.com is a site where you get beauty and makeup products of different brands all under one roof. I won't say the prices are cheaper or anything but I love it how I find everything that I need at one place. Now you won't have to surf a hundred different websites for every other product you need, you have it all here at Sephora :) This brand is renowned and absolutely safe so you need not worry about the payment procedures or any other issues regarding your orders reaching you in time, in good condition etc.

Here are some things I came across at Sephora which I'm absolutely in love with! :)

1) In the Bath and Body section I found a multitasking shower gel, shampoo and bubble bath called "The Pink Cotton Confection" by Philosophy. Its Cotton Candy flavored and that made wanna order it right away! It costs $16 which is around 800 bucks.

2) Next is, Liquid Bronzer/Self Tanner by Christian Dior. This one's perfect to give you a sun-kissed look and a tan which looks more natural than fake. I personally love liquid bronzers coz I think the fact that they are liquid makes them blend so easily with the skin. Apply it wherever you like and work it till you get the desired tan shade! Normal bronzers can get patchy on the face depending on how pigmented they are.

3) Then we've got, an eye shadow palette from the Sephora collection. Its a set of ten earthy, neutral shades and all the basic one's you'd need are included. Also, they have a tinge of shine and sparkle to it! Two dark, chocolate browns, one highlighter, one light shade of cream, one silver, two champagne bronze shades, two shades of a deep pinkish purple and one deep gold. This palette is a good buy for those who are more into warm eye shadow shades. It costs $28 which is around 1400 bucks.

4) Nars has this beautiful nude-champagne pink shaded nail polish which has a nice shine to it. The shade made me fall in love it immediately :) I think you guys know it by now I'm obsessed with nude/earth colors, lol! The description said that the new Nars formula is meant for long lasting, durable and glossy nails :D

                                      

5) Blush shimmer by Amazing Cosmetics! A mousse-like powder blush with extra-long staying power is what the description suggested. The shade is a warm pink with a shiny, pearl-like finish meant for the perfect glow! :) Amazing Cosmetics is not the best of the brands available when it comes to makeup but if something looks good, why not give it a shot?

6) Next is the Vanity Brush Set from the Sephora Collection! This is a six piece brush set in a black leather cylindrical kit with a separate slot for each brush. This is an ideal travel accessory and also a must-have! 

The set includes: 

- Complexion (blush/powder) brush.

- Concealer brush.

- Pointed eye crease brush.

- Flat eyeliner brush.

- Eye blending brush.

- Smudge brush.

                   If you want something with a dash of color to it and more classy looking you can go in for this white and gold brush kit, also from the Sephora Collection.

This one's really adorable with a Hello Kitty shaped tin! :D

7) Sephora has some awesome looking compact mirrors you guys must check out! :D Here are a few!

Hello Kitty compact mirror encrusted with crystals :) Get the Hello Kitty brush kit and this mirror to go with it and you have a set! :D

This mirror is for a good cause! :)

Mirror with crystal encrusted lips! If you get one of these, it'll definitely be an eye-catcher for you purse! ;)

Okay so this was my post on Sephora, hope you enjoyed! :) Until next time, take care girls! :) x

Eye shadow freak? Coastal Scents is what you need!

I cannot begin to tell you guys how convenient this product is. I'm sure it will make every girl's makeup routine much easier. Coastal Scents has come up with an 88 shade eye shadow palette in warm and fresh colors! Yes you read that right, 88 shades in one compact box and your eye makeup for the day is sorted :) No more running around, looking for that one particular shade in every shop down the road. Makeup just made itself easy for you :)

I personally love the warm palette. It has all possible shades of beige, browns, nude, highlighters, blacks and silver. A few shades of dull blues and purple, copper and brownish corals are also included.
The fresh color palette is a riot of colors. Here you have bright shades of green, blue, purple, red, copper, nude shades, highlighters, blacks and silver shades.

The shades in the palette are coin sized but don't worry, they last long :)
This palette is highly pigmented so make sure you use the right amount.

                                                                     The Fresh Palette.

                                                               The Warm Palette.



That's it for now, see you'll :) x

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper in Mac's Viva Glam Collection

The minute I came across this product range, I knew it would be my next post! For all the Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper lovers out there, you'll are gonna love this one :D
Mac has come out with a lipstick and lip"glass" set and the shades are inspired by Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper :) The lipstick case is personalized with Gaga and Lauper's autographs on a metallic red background and it's totally hot! :D

The collection takes off with a shade as enigmatic as the diva's star persona, a blood red with an amplified finish is only as sexy as Cyndi can be ;) This reminds me of a quote Gwyneth Paltrow made at a red carpet event where she said "Style is all about being comfortable in your own skin, that or a kick-ass red lipstick!" ;) I couldn't agree more :D

As for Gaga, they've gone with a warm beige shade which looks absolutely fabulous on her as you can see below in the photo shoot pictures. Unlike Gaga's brilliantly whacked out sense of style, this lipstick shade is very wearable and is my personal favorite.

I believe, a nude/beige shade of lipstick or gloss is always a must have and its just perfect when you're going in for a bronze, sun-kissed look for a night out or just something that you wanna wear during the day. I love how this shade is so flexible.

All the shades in this range are brilliant, go in for whatever you like! Also, certain shades are limited edition (like the Gaga beige) so if you want to own one of those, make sure you get to the Mac showroom asap.

The money collected from the products bought in this range will be donated for the welfare of people suffering from HIV/AIDS. So girls, don't buy this one just because you love it but also since its for a good cause! :)

                                                                The photo shoot :)

                                                   Gaga wearing my favorite Beige <3

                                                               The Beige Set.

                                                             Lauper's Red and Gaga's Pink.
                                                            (check out the autographed tins)

                                                                     The boxes! :D

So this was my take on the Viva Glam Collection by Mac! Hope you guys liked it :)

Makeup Essentials!

Sure your makeup kit must be overflowing with all sorts of products, but its really not easy to carry all that jazz around with you everywhere you go. You need stuff you can wear during the day and the night. So here are some makeup essentials every girl must have on her :)

1) Concealer.
Whether you go to a party or its just another day at college for you, you want your skin looking clear and flawless. Standing at a close distance from your friends or date, you don't wanna be conscious of the blemishes on your face :( So to avoid this, you'll need a concealer :)
Get the shade that suits your complexion best and add it to your essentials kit!

                                                               Kryolan Concealer

2) Compact.
You may travel all day. Work, shopping, college or school. The pollution and sweat will really take a toll on you. Sweating causes your makeup to smudge and drip. Concealer stains on your crisp white shirt just before you get to work will be a disaster no doubt! All you need to do is keep a compact handy :)
Just a light touch up before you get off your cab is all you need! The compact will soak up all the sweat and cover up every little area that might have gotten smudged thanks to the heat and pollution outside. So you have a look just as fresh as you did right before you left home :)

 Compact by Dior. The brand says it all. Expensive yes, but then again you can't go wrong with this one!

3) Your favorite shade of Lipstick or Gloss.
I'm sure you have one particular lipstick or gloss that's your favorite. Carry this one with you! Wherever you may go, a dash of your lip gloss or just one round of the lipstick will definitely give your face a more complete look. Plain lips do no good to the rest of the makeup you wear. If you aren't into colors, just carry a clear lip gloss. That always does the tirck ;) You also get a wide variety of fruity lip balms which keep your lips hydrated and soft and the colors and flavors to offer are just to die for :D

                              These Makeup Forever Lab Shine lip glosses come in a wide range of shades you can wear during the day as well as night :)

Bobbi Brown lipsticks from the Cabana Coral range. Don't know if people really know about this brand but its supposed to be best makeup brand in the world. These lipstick smell great and are so smooth, you lips just feel great! :D Pricey again, but just go for it!

This clear gloss by Elizabeth Arden is just perfect if you want a soft and casual look :)

The Elizabeth Arden showroom is at the Hilton Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

              These lip balm tins by Benefit and just to die for! Lots of flavors and absolutely colorful! :D

Born Lippy by The Body Shop is what you need if you're into a highly glossy look! These glosses shine a hell lot! These are available anywhere. The Body Shop showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Palladium level 1, Lower Parel, Mumbai,

                                                  Fruity lip balms by NYX. Watermelon falavored! 
                                                     NYX products are available at Beauty Center.

4) A Nude and Black eye shadow.
Whatever kohl you may wear, eye shadow will only make it look better. If you're out during the day the nude eye shadow gives your eyes a soft golden glow look which is just perfect coz you don't wanna end up looking too dramatic during the day if you're just off shopping or to work. (I prefer nude eye shadow to any other color because nude goes with everything. You might carry a pink eye shadow and next thing you realize you're wearing a green outfit! :\ Now pink eye shadow on a green outfit will definitely make you wanna shoot yourself :| )

                                                             Nude eye shadow palette by NARS.

                                                          Nude eye shadow look.

If you have plans for the night, the black eye shadow is now in action :D No one can get enough of the smokey eye look :D Lots of black with a hint of nude and some good amount of smudging can make your eyes look absolutely sexy for the night!

              Carbon by Mac is just perfect to get your smokey eye look! The Mac showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Palladium level 2, Lower Parel, Mumbai,

                                                       Smokey Eyes at its best! :D

5) A smudge proof eyeliner.
You may be fond of real dark eyes or just a hint of kohl on your waterline, whatever it may be, eyeliner is must! Your eyes and face end up looking absolutely dull and dead when you have no eyeliner on you! So this one's the MOST important. If you're fond of wearing dark and thick eyeliner PLEASE make sure its smudge proof. You don't wanna end up looking like a character from some horror movie by the time you reach wherever you were headed :|

                         Smudge proof eyeliners by Lancome. The duo provides you with the liner at one end and a smudge stick at the other end. Very functional! Price is approximately 1000 bucks. The Lancome showroom is at Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

6) A Bronzer and a Blush.
A little bit of pink blush on the cheeks in just perfect when you're out during the day rather than bronzer. Bronzer is more for the night. You're off clubbing and a bronzer will just add to your sexy once you have your smokey eyes and 6 inch heels on ;) You'll be left with the perfect sun-kissed look just right for a night out :)

 Bronzer by Mac. This is bronzer duo. Both the shades in the duo are gorgeous! And also, you need to use this one in small amounts as it is highly pigmented.

Pink blush by Mac.

 

Bronzer and blush duo by NARS. This would be a smart buy! :D

 

7) Mascara.
Mascara is important to give your eyes the final finish and to make your eye shadow stand out. If you notice, once you get done with applying eye shadow, a lot if ends up falling on your lashes making them look powdery and white-ish. Mascara makes your eye shadow stand out. If you don't have naturally long lashes, you can always go in for fake ones. They are very common and almost all celebs wear them. They are easily available too. You can adjust the length by cutting off the excess.

This Volume Shocking mascara by L'Oreal gives your lashes massive volume making them look really long and full.

Fake eye lashes.

 Kim Kardashian wearing fake lashes for one of her photo shoots.

8) A Pocket Mirror.
You wanna keep a check on your makeup from time to time i'm sure so its very important to have a pocket mirror on you. You get tonnes of pocket mirrors everywhere in amazingly cute designs and shapes. If you don't own one yet, get one! :)

                                         Cute pin up girl pocket mirror! :D 


9) Oil Control Wipes and Soft Tissues.
Oil control wipes are a blessing in disguise! These tiny blue paper films soak up all the oil from your face when you're out travelling in the heat with makeup on you. And the best part, the makeup remains untouched :D Your makeup stays the way it is and the wipes just soak up all the impurities and oil off your face leaving you looking fresher than ever! This I suggest is an every girl's must have!

                                  Oil control wipes by Clean and Clear. Easily available and a must have! :)


Soft tissues are always essential in case you wanna wipe of any smudged makeup or just to dab your face in general. They're soft and come in a tiny packet and some of them are brilliantly scented :D (You may use these if the Oil Control Wipes are not available to you)

                              These soft tissue packets are just too cute! :) Drop one of these in your purse and you're good to go :)

And now to keep all of this, you can get a nice looking makeup pouch :D

Makeup pouches by Chanel.

            I love this one coz the lace and bow makes it look really sexy :D Also, the color combination is kick-ass!

Okay so this was my post on makeup essentials and I'd be glad if it helps :D

Take care! xoxo

How to get the Perfect Base :)

Who doesn't like a natural looking flawless complexion? Well if used right, makeup can give you that. Its extremely important to have a neat and clear base before you start off with using your bronzer, blush etc. Once you get your base right, the makeup you use after automatically stands out and looks its best :)
So I'm gonna help you go about how to get the right base.

1) Start off with spraying water on your face and then dabbing your face and neck with a soft muslin cloth. This way your skin becomes smooth and soft and makes it easy for the makeup to spread correctly and effortlessly on your skin.

2) Now comes your concealer. Concealer is the most important part of your makeup. If you haven't been using one, you need to get one NOW! Usually the shade of concealer used on most parts of the face will be different from the shade you use for your under eyes. Then using your index finger, dab the concealer everywhere on the face and some on your neck. Spread it evenly using the sponge and remember not to rub hard coz that way you'll just end up removing all the concealer on to your sponge.

3) Okay so hard part's done :) Now comes the foundation. The foundation is used to give your face a more clear and matt look once you're done with your concealer making your complexion look natural. You can use a cake-based or a liquid foundation. Take some on to your palm(liquid foundation) and dab it everywhere on your face and some on your neck using a sponge. Spread it gently and evenly everywhere.

4) Compact time! At the end comes your compact or loose powder, whatever you prefer. This is to give your base a final finish covering up every tiny bit of any blemish. Use the sponge given with the compact or loose power you use. Spread it everywhere on your face and neck evenly. 

This is how you get the perfect base. More than anything else make sure your application method is correct coz that's what really matters the most. You can even go ahead with just applying your concealer right and dab a little bit of loose powder if you're getting down just for a coffee or something casual giving it a more natural and not a cakey look. 

When buying the concealer, make sure you check the shade on the part of your hand which is most similar to the skin color of your face. Never apply a concealer shade on the inner part of your arm coz that's the part which is least exposed to the sun and is the fairest of all.

Before you start off with your base makeup, make sure you do the spraying water routine and if possible use a primer! A primer is a transparent gel which is to be applied all over the face in small amounts and rubbed evenly which makes your skin absolutely smooth giving it a better effect once your makeup is done. Primers are kind of expensive so if you're budget conscious you can just apply a light moisturizer before starting your makeup.

I use the Kryolan Paint Stick as concealer. Its pretty affordable, 450 bucks and is available at Beauty Center, Bandra, Mumbai. They have palettes of all shades too but those are usually available only by order and are usually sold to professional makeup artists only. They have small coin shaped concealer tins too at 250 bucks each. You could try that for starters :)

                                                                    The Palette.

           I use the Mac Hyper Real SPF 15 foundation. Its a bit of a pocket pincher but it works really well :)

   Both, the Mac Select Sheer pressed powder and The Body Shop compact are good options when it comes to compacts.

Talking about primers, Diana of London is what I use. Expensive but worth the buy! Comes for 1k available at Beauty Center gives your makeup a beautiful finished look. Its not a very big bottle and this is supposed to be used in small amounts. Too much of it will make your face look oily :\


Okay so, that's it for now :) Until my next, take care! xoxo