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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Celebrate With Primed With Prettiness Giveaway - Winner Announced!!!

Hello Gorgeous!!!



Yesterday on Primed With Prettiness FB page, I announced that instead of using random.org for choosing a winner, am going to let you people pick one.It was stated that the first one to comment below the status gets to pick the winner & also win surprize gift for self.


Surbhi Khurana was first to comment & she picked no.5

The list of the giveaway participants is here.


So, the winner of the First Blog Anniversary Giveaway is – SILVIA

Congratulation Winners!!!

Silvia from Portugal wins Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

&

Surbhi Khurana wins Maybelline HyperGlossy POP Liquid Liner in the colour of her choice!

Winners have been already contacted!

Winners –if you are reading this post kindly email me on rrayconnect@gmail.com for details, so that I can send your prize to you.

I have another giveaway planned that will be live soon & keep watching this space for more excitement!

S.T.A.Y B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L

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Friday, 17 May 2013

The FIVE Products Only Face Make-up Challenge


Hello Gorgeous!!!

I saw this tag/challenge running along on some British blogs few days back wherein you are supposed to create a complete face make-up look with just 'five' products!!



Summer calls for less & less make-up, so I thought why not give this challenge a try!



I pretty much wear the same look everyday but this post has made me realize that I had been wearing way more products on my face than required. 

The products I used in this look are:



#1 Maybelline Clear Glow BB stick in Fawn

This is one product that made this post happen!

 I used to take a lot of time earlier for my base make-up with primer, concealer & foundation but now it’s only Maybelline BB stick.

#2 The Body Shop Brow & Liner Kit

Say hello to one more multi-purpose product that I got on my birthday!

I like to use it more to fill my brow than as a liner but for this challenge I used the black shade to line my eyes. The brown colour can also be used for contouring but as I wanted more of natural look, I chose to skip doing that.

#3 Maxfactor Masterpiece Max High Volume & Definition Mascara

I got this in my April Vellvette Box & have been using it frequently since then. 

It reminds me of Avon Super Shock mascara but a better version of it; gives definition to my rather unnoticeable lashes which is why I like it.



#4 Inglot Freedom System AMC Blush no. 65

I got this peachy brown shade that is apt for daily wear during my last visit to Bangalore in March.

I don’t usually wear blush daily & prefer going with just a bronzer but this time I wanted a lil bit of extra flush on my cheeks.

#5 Anne Andre Crème Deluxe Lipstick in Shade 40201


Although I have a mixed feeling about this product, this one is such a gorgeous shade. It is a perfect neutral pinkish brown shade that has a lustre finish with low staying power. The thick pencil form makes for easy application.

That is it, just 5 products!



I would love to see -

&
rest of you who read this post take up this challenge.

Don't miss a chance to win Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette. Enter my giveaway here before the time runs out!!

S.T.A.Y B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L









Did you like this look??
Can you do a full face make-up look with just FIVE products??
Care to Share in the comment box below!!
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Sunday, 12 May 2013

Nothing HEELS Bad Mood Better Than Retail Therapy

Hello Gorgeous!!

I was out all weekend in Mysore. We all cousins were under a same roof after a long gap. My bed-ridden grandma was up all day in good spirits; back to her naughty self & we also cut cake for all moms yesterday in regard of Mother’s day. In Toto, it was a fun weekend; a much needed break from my boring life.

Before weekend my days went bad. I was part of something that went wrong & some people take pleasure in pulling your legs thinking it’s funny. I tried to take it in good spirits but it did hurt me a bit. I wanted to soothe myself & what better than some SHOPPING!



I bought an Inc. 5 sandal a month back from LifeStyle but unfortunately it broke a few days back. I headed there to learn whether they could repair it (for free!!) as it was only a month old but to my surprise, they exchanged it & gave me a new pair!!



Well, I couldn’t ask for more but my greedy mind went ahead & got a bag from Paprika too! (I wanted a blue bag to suit my sandals but I could find none!)



Being a make-up junkie I could stay away from buying some more & Maybelline Hyper Sharp eye-liner was in my wish-list for long. I marched quickly to New U & got few things there before I could go home & pack for native.

Hope you had a fun weekend too & if something puts your mood off, don’t just sit in your room sulking.  Just pick your shopping bag & seek for some retail therapy.

S.T.A.Y B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L




Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette Giveaway Ending Soon! To participate enter here.




What did you do last weekend??
Does Retail Therapy help you too??
Share your thoughts in the comment box below!!
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Friday, 10 May 2013

Mother's Day Special Press Releases - Missha, The Body Shop & Lancome


Make This Mother's Day Truly Memorable With
MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION SERIES

An ode to mothers! They have toiled, they have sacrificed, they have given more than we can ever imagine possible. Here is a special collection for Mother’s Day by Missha, a gift you can be confident she will absolutely love! Go ahead and make the most important woman in your life feel on top of the world with the Missha Time Revolution White Cure Series.

With years of research and clinical testing, Missha presents its expert skin care formulae that not only nourishes, rejuvenates and revives your skin but also has anti-ageing, skin whitening, and hydrating properties all in one!

MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION WHITE CURE DARK CONTROL CREAM



Missha Time Revolution White Cure Dark Control Cream is a gel-type whitening and moisturizing cream that has been specially-made so gentle for sensitive skin and in caring for the delicate under-eye area to reduce and eliminate dark circles.

Gel-Type Cream Whitens and Moisturizes Sensitive Skin.

Missha Time Revolution White Cure Dark Control Cream offers a quick and long-lasting beautifully moist, flawless, and radiant complexion to young and sensitive skin with its gel-type cream formula that makes it equally suitable and safe to care for the most delicate areas of your face, i.e., the under-eye area to eliminate melanin-induced dark circles.

It has a highly-concentrated and oil-free formula that quickly penetrates deep into the skin’s inner layers and leaves the skin with a brighter, whiter, softer, smoother, and a silky touch, and without the greasy nor sticky after-feel.

Dermatologist-tested and developed by the leading cosmetics brand in Korea, this product has been proven to improve your skin’s condition everyday and yield significantly beautiful skin result in as short as one (1) week.

To maximize its harmonized whitening and moisturizing effects, use this product together with the other Missha Time Revolution White Cure products.

What Does Missha Time Revolution White Cure Dark Control Cream Do for the Skin?

  • Lighten and reduce the appearance of freckles, dark spots, acne scars, and other types of hyperpigmentations on the skin, including dark circles;
  • Quickly stop the formation of unrevealed dark spots before they even appear on the skin’s surface;
  • Refresh tired and fatigued skin to enhance skin’s natural rejuvenation process and get rid of the skin’s dullness;
  • Promote the repair of damaged skin cells, especially damage that occur at the skin’s most important component, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA, which revolutionary benefit helps to maintain a youthful and beautiful skin for the longest possible time as it enables the skin cells to replicate with equally healthy ones;
  • Boost the whitening effects of your Missha Time Revolution White Cure Radiance Lotion and skin whitening regimen;
  • Increase your skin’s moisture-retention capacity, thus, helping it to overcome dehydration and help it stay smooth and supple;
  • Strengthen your skin’s natural ability to defy darkening and premature aging; and,
  • Nourish skin with a rich blend of nutrients from its natural extracts, especially antioxidants, like Vitamin E, which act on the skin’s epidermis, and Vitamin C, especially from the fruit extracts of Cucumis Melo, which helps to boost collagen formation, whiten the skin, and improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity.

Active Ingredients in Missha Time Revolution White Cure Dark Control Cream.

DN-AidTM: Developed in collaboration with SERO Biologiques in France, this revolutionary ingredient works and responds directly to the needs of the most important component of the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA. It helps to:
  1. Enhance the skin cells’ natural response to UV light;
  2. Repair DNA damage caused by sun exposure, which is especially helpful for the under-eye skin area;
  3. Support the mitochondrial health of the DNA; and,
  4. Protect the skin and the DNA from damage.

White CureTM: Founded by the Bayer Ltd., it consists of melanin care ingredients from Madagascar, which act on the skin by controlling melanin formation


White Flower Extracts: Comprising 20% of its formulation and consists of the extracts of Rose, Freesia, Edelweiss, Jasmine, Lily, Iris and Lotus that nourish, moisturize, whiten, rejuvenate the skin, and protect it from free radical damage.

Price : Rs. 1,434/-



MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION WHITE CURE SUPER RADIANCE LOTION


Missha Time Revolution White Cure Super Radiance Lotion soothes and helps to lock-in your skin’s moisture after toning and seals in the effectiveness of your serum as it works all day to keep skin hydrated and protected from discolorations and darkening, UV damage, and premature aging.

Lightweight Milky Emulsion that Intensively Hydrates and Whitens Skin.

Missha Time Revolution White Cure Radiance Lotion is a whitening emulsion that helps to keep your skin hydrated, radiant, and protected from melanin-induced skin darkening and discolorations all day long with its concentrated blend of whitening, moisturizing, nourishing, and anti-oxidizing ingredients.

It has a lightweight, mild, and milky-textured formula that instantly brightens, softens, and makes the skin supple without the greasy nor sticky after-feel, and penetrates so quickly and efficiently into the skin’s deeper layers, even through the rough and damaged skin cells and dark-colored skin, where it works incessantly to help:
  • Stop the formation and surfacing of unrevealed dark spots;
  • Lighten to eliminate dark spots and reduce uneven skin tone;
  • Shield the skin from the darkening effects of the sun’s UV rays;
  • Intensively hydrate the skin and protect it from dryness and dehydration by creating a thin, invisible film over the skin’s surface that prevents moisture loss through the pores, thus helping the skin to preserve its ideal oil and moisture balance;
  • Promote the repair of cellular damage caused by external irritations, including damage that occur at the most important component in the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA, which is a revolutionary benefit that enables your skin cells to stay healthy, and therefore, replicate with equally healthy ones, and helps to keep you look young for the longest possible time;
  • Soothe your senses with its light, floral fragrance and relieve your tired and fatigued skin from dullness;
  • Nourish the skin with a rich blend of antioxidants, including Vitamin E, which strengthens its ability to defy free radical damage and premature aging.

Dermatologist-tested and developed by the leading cosmetics brand in Korea, Missha Time Revolution White Cure Super Radiance Lotion visibly whitens, brightens, and improve your skin’s condition each day. This product also works best when used with other Missha Time Revolution White Cure products.

Active Ingredients in Missha Time Revolution White Cure Super Radiance Lotion.
DN-AidTM: Developed in collaboration with SERO Biologiques in France, this revolutionary ingredient works and responds directly to the needs of the most important component of the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA. It helps to:
  1. Enhance the skin cells’ natural response to UV light;
  2. Repair DNA damage caused by sun exposure;
  3. Support the mitochondrial health of the DNA; and,
  4. Protect the skin and the DNA from damage.
White CureTM: Founded by the Bayer Ltd., it consists of melanin care ingredients from Madagascar, which act on the skin by controlling melanin formation; and,
White Flower Extracts: Comprising 20% of its formulation and consists of the extracts of Rose, Freesia, Edelweiss, Jasmine, Lily, Iris and Lotus that nourish, moisturize, whiten, rejuvenate the skin, and protect it from free radical damage.

Price : Rs. 1,126/-



MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION WHITE CURE EXPERT SERUM

Missha Time Revolution White Cure Real Expert Serum is a highly-concentrated whitening serum that has been made so effective by the fusion of a special internal whitening technology, DNA-care agent, and the pure and natural White Flower Extracts. As such, it brightens the skin so quickly, immediately stops the development of hyperpigmentations from within the skin, protects the DNA from damage, and shields the skin from the environmental factors of skin aging.

Internal Whitening Technology Quickly Stops the Development Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentations.

Missha Time Revolution White Cure Expert Serum offers an intensive whitening and moisturizing solution that extends its instant and long-lasting skin-caring efficiency up to the most important component of the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA.

It has a deep-penetrating, non-sticky, and non-comedogenic formula of a highly-concentrated blend of whitening and moisturizing natural herb extracts and specially-formulated active ingredients that:
Act deep within the skin so quickly to control the development , transition, and expansion of melanin formation, thus improve the condition of unrevealed dark spots and hyperpigmentations;
Lighten and reduce the appearance of already revealed spots on the skin;
Boost the whitening effects and efficiency of your Missha Time Revolution White Cure regimen to reduce the appearance of dull complexion, freckles, acne scars, uneven skin tone, and other types of melanin-induced hyperpigmentations;
Protect the skin cells, especially the DNA, from UV and environmental damage - a revolutionary benefit that enables your skin cells to stay healthy, and therefore, replicate with equally healthy ones, and helps to keep you look young for the longest possible time; and,
Strengthen your skin’s natural ability to defy dryness, darkening, and premature aging.

Dermatologist-tested and developed by the leading cosmetic brand in Korea, Missha Time Revolution White Cure Expert Serum visibly whitens, brightens, hydrates, and smooths the skin in an instant.

To maximize and prolong such beautiful skin result, use this facial serum together with otherMissha Time Revolution White Cure products.

Active Ingredients in Missha Time Revolution White Cure Expert Serum.


DN-AidTM: Developed in collaboration with SERO Biologiques in France, this revolutionary ingredient works and responds directly to the needs of the most important component of the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA. It helps to-
  1. Enhance the skin cells’ natural response to UV light;
  2. Repair DNA damage caused by sun exposure;
  3. Support the mitochondrial health of the DNA; and,
  4. Protect the skin and the DNA from damage.
White CureTM: Founded by the Bayer Ltd., it consists of melanin care ingredients from Madagascar, which act on the skin by controlling melanin formation; and,
White Flower Extracts: Comprising 20% of its formulation and consists of the extracts of Rose, Freesia, Edelweiss, Jasmine, Lily, Iris and Lotus that nourish, moisturize, whiten, rejuvenate the skin, and protect it from free radical damage.

Price : Rs. 1,331/-

MISSHA TIME REVOLUTION WHITE CURE BLANC ACTIVATOR

Designed as the last step of your basic nighttime skin care, this nutrient- and moisture-rich intensive whitening and UV-blocking serum smoothly and quickly absorbs into the skin where it works to suppress the formation of both melanin and free radicals, which, in effect, helps to:
Reduce the appearance of existing skin discolorations, acne scars, freckles, dark spots, and other hyperpigmentations;
Prevent the formation of a new set of melanin-induced blemishes; and,
Strengthen the skin’s resistance against damage when exposed to urban pollution, the sun’s UV rays, cigarette smoke, and environmental toxins, among the other factors, which induce the proliferation of free radicals, or active molecules that can damage the skin cells, and which damage manifest on the skin’s surface as wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of premature skin aging.

Active ingredients in Missha Time Revolution White Cure Blanc Activator:


Mela-Sponge System: Exclusively created for Missha Time Revolution White Cure Blanc Activator, it controls melanin formation, suppresses the formation of free radicals while preventing skin pigmentation and oxidization, and helps to restore the skin’s and maintain your skin’s radiance.
Fullerenes.: An innovative form of antioxidant that won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, it absorbs and eliminates radicals such as molecular reactive species, including active oxygen, like a sponge and essentially detoxify these substances.1
Aquaphyline: Hydrating protein that regulates the process of epidermal hydration by stimulating the synthesis of the aquaporines, or the "plumbing system for cells," and increases the water-binding capacity of the epidermis.This ingredient has also won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and is highly-recommended for intense hydration program to fight against skin dryness.
DN-AidTM: Developed in collaboration with SERO Biologiques in France, this revolutionary ingredient works and responds directly to the needs of the most important component of the skin cells, i.e., the genetic material or the DNA. It helps to:
  1. Enhance the skin cells’ natural response to UV light;
  2. Repair DNA damage caused by sun exposure;
  3. Support the mitochondrial health of the DNA; and,
  4. Protect the skin and the DNA from damage.
White CureTM: Founded by the Bayer Ltd., it consists of melanin care ingredients from Madagascar, which act on the skin by controlling melanin formation; and,
White Flower Extracts: Comprising 20% of its formulation and consists of the extracts of Rose, Freesia, Edelweiss, Jasmine, Lily, Iris and Lotus that nourish, moisturize, whiten, rejuvenate the skin, and protect it from free radical damage.

Price : Rs. 1,792/-

Available at:

Sunglass Palace Pvt. Ltd.
S 395, Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi 10048
Tel: +91-11-40727711/22


About Missha :

Missha's first step into the Indian Market was initiated through the luxury distributors ‘SUNGLASS PALACE PVT LTD’. Following soon after their US launch in New York’s 5th Avenue, Missha has spread worldwide and has now entered the flourishing Indian market.

Cosmetics and skin care are no longer a luxury, in fact, they have become everyday must have items that have even stepped over the boundaries of gender. Unfortunately such everyday essentials are sold at rocket-high prices where customers no longer pay the price of the actual product however are instead found to be paying the price of extravagant packaging or mass media advertising. Although at the moment Missha is surrounded with steeply priced competitor's cosmetics; it is our mission and goal to normalize such extravagant pricing. We firmly believe that we can only accomplish this through constant support and interest from our Missha loyalists that have been steady and strong with us ever since the first day of opening.

Missha does not believe in mass media advertising but rather reaching customers through our distributors themselves that are located within the heart of various cities and states as well as high quality, customer approved cosmetics stores. We are more than grateful and happy that our philosophy has been well received and fully understood by customers who love to shop at Missha

Missha will continue to achieve recognition worldwide for the quality of our cosmetic products and not by packaging. It is our sincere belief that through quality alone, Missha will be able to captivate customers' hearts forever.

Missha Skin Care caters to your various skin care needs: Missha Super Aqua for pore cleansing, skin moisturizing, and acne control, and Missha Revolution series to realize your top-of-the-line skin care goals, like, whitening and anti-aging.

Missha Super Aqua and Missha Revolution are both created out of the Korean and French knowledge, expertise, and skills in skin care as Able C&C Co., Ltd., the Korean company behind Missha, collaborates with the French skin care specialist, Parfex, and the world’s leading supplier of cosmetic actives, SERO Biologiques in France, to create the products that accurately understand the nature, health, and needs of everyone’s skin.


This Mother's day, Pamper your mom with the best from The Body Shop 




Price details:
The Body Shop Chocomania box set, Rs 2695

The Body Shop Gift Cube Mini White Musk, Rs 895
       THE BODY SHOP GIFT HEART TIN, Rs 1795

THE BODY SHOP GIFT MEDIUM STRAWBERRY , Rs 2495
THE BODY SHOP GIFT TIN BODY BUTTER FRUIT, Rs 1795
The Body Shop Heart Box Set Deluxe, Rs 1795.


Celebrate Mother's Day with Lancôme's In Love collection


So, what are you planning to gift your mom on her day??

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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Lancôme unveils Absolue Precious Essence Sublime Regenerating Oleo-Serum

Synonymous with innovation, Lancôme has introduced a new serum which is designed to meet the needs of women and fight signs of ageing. The Absolue Precious Essence Sublime Regenerating Oleo Serum combines the unique properties of Lemon essential oil, Babassu oils and Camellia along with the regenerating power of Pro-Xylane™ to enhance the beauty of the skin all day long. With an alliance of Oleo technology and Lancôme’s science of regeneration, the serum has been designed to help reinforce the substance of the skin.

Rich in essential fatty acids, whose structure is similar to that of the skin’s own lipids, the oils improve the epidermal lipid structure and thus reinforce the skin’s barrier. It comprises of a hybrid texture – part oil, part serum, which is revealed in three stages. First, the delicious sensation of the oils to the touch. Then the finesse of a serum on application and finally a delicate and nourishing veil that lightly enfolds the skin giving it a visible glow. From the very first application, the skin appears more toned and radiant displaying the first signs of regeneration. After continuous usage the skin feels more comfortable, elastic and re-plumbed defying the effects of ageing and fatigue.

Absolue Precious Essence Sublime Regenerating Oleo-Serum’s invigorating yet soothing fragrance combines top notes of cardamom, mandarin and bergamot with the iconic Lancôme Rose Heart. The base notes of cedar, musk and iris round out this elegant composition, which reflects Lancôme’s rich heritage as a “Perfumer”.

The serum’s regenerating power is presented in a precious jewel-box with a transparent lid set off with gold and engraved with Lancôme’s iconic Rose: gold and rose, the new striking and unmistakably feminine aesthetic signature of the Absolue Collection.

P.S Info sent by PR/ brand
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Monday, 6 May 2013

My Haul & Experience Shopping from Myntra.com - Cosmetics & Perfumes section.

Hello Gorgeous!!!

For someone like me residing in a small town, shopping online has been a great means to meet my branded needs. As much as I like personally going to the counter & swatching them, due to limited accessibility of various products & brand most of my make-up hails from e-shopping sites.

Myntra.com had always fascinated me with their great fashion finds & not long ago they expanded their portal into Cosmetics & Perfume section. When I received 1000INR coupon from them, I was more than happy to shop again.



My take on Myntra.com (Cosmetics & Perfume section)

One can sign in through Facebook or open an account on Myntra.com. Coupon worth 2000INR available on signing up!

The website has a beautiful design with a unique multi-coloured label which I like.



Cosmetics & Perfumes section can be accessed under the Women tab by clicking at the option available. The navigation is super easy & has various filters like category, colour, brand etc. to help us search what we need.



It auto-updates at the end of the page each time avoiding us from flipping page to page.

Each shade from the same range of products is listed differently.  I personally don’t find it much of a hassle when I know the shade I want but if I want something from a newly launched range or have no idea about the shades available then this would surely cause me trouble.

There are no ‘out of stock’ products listed unlike other websites. You only see what they have!

My Haul

This was the second time I was shopping with them. Earlier I had got a bag from Baggit. Both the times, co-incidentally, I placed my order on Sunday night & received the dispatched message by next morning. My order was at my doorsteps by Tuesday afternoon both the times.



The products I ordered came in two boxes that were inside the white courier package that had the beautiful Myntra label.




The leaky ones were rolled over a big sheet of bubble-wrap. The one with glass jar was placed inside a plastic container (which is microwave safe!)then rolled with bubble-wrap.


Here is what I got for myself:




 
Free Shipping
Only above 799INR.
 It always hurts to pay the extra 50 bucks for shipping but with the recent hike in courier services, one can’t blame them. Moreover, most of my online purchases are above 1000INR, so I ain’t complaining about it.

COD option
They do not charge extra on it.
I usually opt for online payment but this time with the coupon, I paid the extra 73 bucks on delivery.

30 days returns option available.

High-Fives

1.       One site for all your beauty & style needs
2.       Neat & regularly updated website
3.       No extra charge for COD
4.       Excellent packaging & quick delivery service
5.       Reasonable discounts & offers running through all the time

Let-downs

1.       Free shipping only above 799INR
2.       Shades from the same range are mentioned differently.
3.       No guest shopping option available.
4.       Cannot use Maestro card for paying online (did not see that option on the website)

What I wish from Myntra.com??

1.       To make available some of the brands like NYX, Maxfactor, Bourjois etc. that are available in other e-shopping sites
2.       To add international brands like MUA, Rimmel London, Accessorize etc. which other sites have already started selling.
3.       To sell higher end brands like MAC, Chanel, Bobbi Brown etc. which INDIA badly needs!


It was a pleasant experience shopping from Myntra.com for the second time too; looking forward towards many more of such experiences in future.

Happy Shopping!

S.T.A.Y B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L



















Disclaimer: Coupon provided by PR for review purposes but this has not altered my thoughts about the site. The above article is my honest & unbiased opinion. For more details read my disclosure policies.

Have you shopped from Myntra.com??
How was your experience??
Share your thoughts in the comment box below!!
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Friday, 3 May 2013

Maybelline New York goes Babylicious with Alia Bhatt!


Last year Maybelline launched a revolutionary Lip Balm called Baby Lips which visibly renews lips in just 4 weeks!

This year,they have a 2 minute 'fun' song, which celebrates the kisses of more than 6000 Babylicious girls - 'Baby Lips Kiss Song'


Watch the song here: http://bit.ly/BabyLipsKissSong

It surely is a super fun kiss song you all should listen to! Muuuaaahhh.......!!!!
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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Take a Look at Yourself

Hello Gorgeous!!!

Beauty is but Skin Deep!

One thing that sets us apart from men is our constant desire to look good. For men it’s easy, they SUIT UP (Barney Style!)

We rely on make-up & heels for it.

But what most ladies don’t realise is – You don’t look beautiful unless you feel beautiful.

There are lot of us battling with body image issues & suffering various skin & hair care issues. Each has a problem of her own & solution to it comes from the root of that problem.

So this week let’s take a look at ourselves so that we find solution to each problem that has been bothering us – beauty or otherwise.



Go outside in the sunlight (or in a room that has the sun shining through the glaze) with a mirror at your free time & look at the real problems in the mirror that were unseen by you earlier.

After all, happy mind is Beautiful body!

I am taking a closer look at mine & profiling it so that I can come back later to see where I stand then & how this has changed or helped me.

If you don’t own a blog or wish to write it publicly just grab a paper & pen!

Body Image

I am 5’1” feet or 153 cms female weighing around 50 kgs or 100 pounds perennially.

Problem: Short stature; Flabby arms & more flab on the sides of my waist & below buttocks.

Solution: Heels!  I am into Pilates these days to fight my flab.

Recommendation: POP Pilates by Casey Ho

Face Care

I have a normal-combination skin that behaves well usually. I get occasional break-outs at that time of the month but that does not pose much as a problem.  I follow a regular CTM & never go to bed with make-up but that’s it when it comes to skin

Problem: Few large pores over my cheeks & more on my forehead.  Electro-quatery marks from when I got infective warts removed from my face.

Solution: I got some sheet mask as I am very lazy to deal with pasty ones. I also have to be more regular with exfoliation. I am going to try Glycolic peel of 20% once & follow up with glycolic lotion once a week & taper it later once I get the desired results. I have kind of embraced those tiny dots like mark on my face. There are not much evident on my face anyways.

Recommendation: The Skin Regime: Boot camp to Beautiful Skin by Dana Ramos (More about it coming soon & a giveaway too!)

Lip Love

There is nothing to say here. I have cultivated a habit of applying lip balm every night before sleep & hope to continue to forever.

Problem: Pigmented Lips

Solution: Avoid wearing lip sticks/glosses & stick to tinted lip balms for work. Wear lip balm beneath any lip products. Exfoliate lips regularly.

Recommendation: Maybelline Baby Lips (I love Pink Lolita)

Body Tan & Pigmentation

I neglect my body when it comes to skin care. Although I am aware of benefits of using sunscreen I forget to apply it before going under sun.

Problem:  Tanned hands & feet; Pigmented elbow & knee area.

Solution: Apply sunscreen when getting ready. Use tan removal cream twice a week & exfoliate atleast once a week. I want to try cocoa cream from Biotique for pigmentation. Hope it helps!

Recommendation: Vedic Line Plus tan removal cream.

Hair Mane

My hair comes just upto my shoulder where it turns a bit wavy at ends. I have oily scalp that produces oil more than that produces oil more than that produced in Middle East annually (not materialistically though). There are only few products that work on me & I simply stick only to that. I lose a few strands everyday but hair fall is not much of an issue. My hair tangles very less luckily & not much of frizzy hair except few flyaway.

Problem: Sensitive scalp & dry ends

Solution: Avoid colouring, straightening or any other experimenting with air. Use L’Oreal Smooth Intense serum (only serum I tried so far that does turn my hair oily) as live-in conditioner (conditioners weigh my hair down). Pantene Lively Clean is my HG hair cleanser & I am never going to give that up until I find something better. I like the new Sunsilk Co-creations The Perfect Straight Hair Shampoo & Conditioner these days. I use it in conjunction to my HG products.

Recommendation: Pantene Lively Clean Shampoo. Sunsilk The Perfect Straight Hair Shampoo & Conditioner.

Dark circles under eyes had never been my problem, but they show up more evidently when I am stressed out. Avoiding stressing myself is the best solution I have for it.

I’m bit emotional to lot of things at home & work; its time I pick up myself & be a less sensitive than I already am. I want to be a better daughter, a nicer friend & be good to my colleagues.

Think positive & move forward.

Hope you see the change in you too!

S.T.A.Y B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L











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