How to apply eyeshadow

Showing divisions to apply eyeshadow

TO CREATE DRAMATIC LOOK
Take three shades of eyeshadow that blends well together/looks good together.Take one dark shade,one medium shade and one light shade.You need a highlighter or white colored/light colored eyeshadow to highlight your
Apply an eye primer or concealer or just foundation on your eyes with your ring finger and blend well to prepare your eyes. Apply the lightest eyeshadow on your eye lids,the medium one on your crease and the darkest one just at the outer corner of your lids. Blend well where ever the colors changes. Now apply highlighter on your brow bone and blend well.

TO CREATE CLASSIC LOOK
Apply the light shade on your eye lids,a bit darker shade on your crease and highlighter on the brow bone,blend well.
TO CREATE CASUAL LOOK
Apply light colored eyeshadow on your lids and a slightly darker one on your crease.Blend well.
TO CREATE SUBTLE LOOK
Apply light colored eyeshadow on your lids and blend well.

Makeup to make your etes appear big and bright

Makeup to make your eyes appear big and bright

Before applying eye makeup,cover up your dark circles with a concealer.Blend the concealer well using your ring finger.
  To make your eyes appear larger extend your kajal and eye liner slightly more than where your eye lids ends. Try to use light colored eye makeup if you want to make it look larger.You can use a white or off-white colored eye pencil in both the corners of your eyes where the inner and upper eye lids meet and thinly line the inside of the eye lashes(the edge between your eye and lashes).Make sure you do not over do the white eye liner or it may look very unnatural.Apply light colored eyeshadow or highlighter on your eye brow bones by applying and blending it well.Very carefully apply white mascara at the outer edges of your lashes to make your eyes look big and bright.Just take some white colored mascara on your finger and apply at the outer edges of the eye lashes.You can get two-step mascara in market in which you can get one white colored and one black colored mascara(the white one is applied before the black one),you can use the white colored mascara to just the outer edges of your lashes. The white mascara on the edges of your lashes is good for using in festivals and occasions rather than using regularly.Do not forget to apply voluming mascara.
   You can use white eye liner on your water line,but this may look unnatural.  

Do makeup according to your skin undertone

The right way to do makeup is by considering your skin undertone,rather than your skin tone,if you do not want to look like a clown.Skin tone refers to the actual color of your skin.Skin tone can be fair,olive,medium or dark.Skin undertone can be cool,warm or neutral.Any of these undertones can found in any type of skin tone,it can be fair or darkest skin tone or anything in between.Skin undertones are the colors that lie beneath your skin.Your skin tone may change but your undertone never changes.

cool or warm undertone?

You have cool undertone if you have more pinkish or bluish tone to your skin.You have warm skin tone if you have more yellowish tone to your skin.And you have neutral undertone if you have equal amount of yellow or pinkish undertone to your skin.Likewise,people who have olive complexion can either have cool or warm undertone,or both.As the name suggests "undertone" is the color that lies beneath our skin tone.
WAYS TO KNOW YOUR SKIN UNDERTONE: Before doing the experiments It is important to remove your makeup and to cover your hair with a white cloth if you colored your hair.Some correct and easy way to know your skin undertone are-
  1) Take a mirror and look carefully to your face under sunlight.If you have more bluish or pinkish tone to your skin,then you have cool undertone.If you see more yellowish tone then you have warm undertone.If both pink/blue and yellowish tone are in equal proportion then you have neutral undertone.
2) If rosy and mauve color is in harmony with your skin tone then you have cool undertone.If colors such as orange and peach appears to be in harmony with your skin tone,then you have warm skin tone.
  3)If silver jewelery compliments your complexion then you have cool undertone and if gold jwellery compliments your complexion then you have warm undertone.
The above three ways are the best ways to know your skin undertone.There are many other ways,such as- if the veins of your wrist appears green then you probably have warm undertone and if it appears to be grey then you probably have cool undertone.But the other ways of knowing your skin undertone may give you a wrong indication.So it is best to follow the three ways that are given above.
HOW TO DO MAKEUP ACCORDING TO YOUR SKIN UNDERTONE: Now as you know your skin undertone,do makeup according to it.
If you have cool undertone,then colors such as roses,pinks,violets,lavenders,grapes and wines will look good on you. Always buy a foundation that has cool undertone.Also use lipsticks,eye shadows,hair color that has any of the above colors or has cool undertone.Black mascara will also look good on you.
If you have neutral undertone,then colors such as corals,reds,peaches,corals,oranges,brownish reds,apricots,mauves,berries,all shades of red except bluish red will look good on you.
If you have warm undertone,then colors such as corals,beige,browns,mochas,spices and golds will look good on you.Brown mascara will look good on you.
Not only your makeup but also wear jewelery,dresses according to the undertone of your skin,also color your hair accordingly.

Make your makeup stay longer

Make your makeup stay longer 

It is really hard to make our makeup stay longer specially in summer when we always try to avoid makeup due to excessive sweating and smudging of makeup.Here are given some tricks and tips to make yout makeup stay longer:
To make your make stay longer use a primer or moisturizer before you apply your makeup. If you have oily skin then rub ice on your skin and then dab astringent before applying your makeup,to make it stay longer and oil free.
To make your eye shadow stay longer slightly wet your eye shadow applier in water and then apply your eye shadow with it.This will also make your eye shadow look prominent.
To make your blusher stay longer use cream blush before applying powder blush.You can make your own cream blush by mixing little powder blush with a lotion.
To make your lipstick stay longer apply cream blush on your lips before applying lipstick. Another way to make your lipstick stay longer is to apply foundation on your lips,then lip liner matching your lipstick all over your lips,then your lipstick,then apply powder on your lips and at last reapply your lipstick.
Applying compact after your makeup makes your makeup stay longer.
Apply compact or eye shadow on your eye lids and under eyes before applying mascara or eye liner to make it stay smudge free for longer.
To make your lip gloss stay longer apply foundation,then lip liner all over your lips that matches your lip gloss and at last your lip gloss.

Maybelline Expert wear blush

Maybelline expert wear blush(berry sorbet)

few particles of the blush on my hand

What it claims?
oil free
won't clog pores
dermatologist tested
stay-true cheek color that doesn't change or fade
siky-smooth texture blends easily and wears evenly
Ingredients: talc,nynol-12,magnesium stearate,dimethicone,isodecyl neopentanoate,cetyl dimethicone,trimethylsiloxysilicate,phenoxyethanol,trisocetyl citrte,methylparaben,alumina,ethylparaben,calcium sodium,borosilicate,propylparaben,calcium aluminium borosilicate,synthetic flurphlogopite,isobutylparaben,butylparaben ,polyethylene terephthalate,polymethyl methacrylate,silica.[+/-may contain/peut contenir:mica,CI 7781/titanium dioxide,ci77499,CI 77491,CI 77492/iron oxides,CL 7707/ultramarines,CI 73360/RED 30,CI 15850/RED 7,CI 77163/bismuth oxychloride,CI 77742/manganese violet,CI 77510/feric ferrocyanide,CI 19140/yellow 5 lake,CI 42090/BLUE 1 LAKE,CI 77510/ferric ammonium ferrocyanide]F.I.L. D34878/2.
MRP. Rs.209. Made in U.S.A.
My expectations: I wanted the blush to last longer,totally matte and non-acnegenic.
My experience: The color is very light pink which is made for cool undertoned people,I think it will mostly suit people who have pale skin.It is very true to most of its claims-oil free,doesn't clogs pores as it never causes acne,the color doesn't change,silky smooth texture that blends easily and wears easily.
  The color doesn't change but it does fades very easily and quickly.It stays for about 1-2 hours if used on makeup base or moisturizer.The deeper shades may stay longer.The shade berry sorbet is very light colored.The most disappointing fact for me is that it contains many tiny shimmers which stops me from using it always.The shimmers are very noticeable from close view.Most of the blushes contains shimmers in them,and maybelline is not an exception.Hope they will soon make some products with no shimmers in them.However the shimmers are very very tiny,they are several.
The price is very cheap if compared to branded blushes.Rs. 209 for 4.5g.
Will I recommend? both yes and no.If you want a cheap blush you can try this,no if you hate shimmers or short staying blushes.
will I buy this again? I may try one darker shade but not this shade again.If I get any other matte and cheap shimmer I may never buy this again.

Revlon beyond natural foundation review

What it claims?
covers imperfections and evens skin's appearance.patented ingredients made with innovative micro-color beads adjust to your exact skin tone upon application.
To use: Apply with fingertips and blend until white formula transforms to match your exact skin tone.Apply prior to sun exposure.
Warning: discontinue use if skin irritation develops or increases.If irritation persists,consult a health care practitioner.Avoid contact with eyes.
Active ingredients: titanium dioxide 3.9%, zinc oxide 2.0%.
contains SPF 15.

Revlon beyond natural foundation

 

My expectations: well my expectations were many,as I had to spend much extra money than I usually pay for my foundations.Maybelline foundation was causing acne when used without a primer,so I wanted this foundation to be non-comedogenic,natural looking and to last longer than my previous foundation.
My experience: This is a decent foundation,does no miracles but quite good.When I squeeze it ut it comes as a white thick liquid with very tiny black beads.As soon as I begin to blend it changes its color.I need to blend it for some time until the whiteness of it vanishes and transforms to match my exact skin tone.
as soon as I begin to blend the white colored foundation,it starts to change its color.

The foundation begins to change color as soon as I start to blend it

 
I bought the shade "light pale".If you use a lot extra than you need it remains a bit white unless you blend it properly with a sponge,so blending takes time if you do not use a blending sponge.It gives me a natural look when blended properly.It lasts quite long but it tends to make skin oily so thats a problems for those who have oily skin.When blended properly it gives a natural looking,glowing skin that I love.
The foundation will not make any major changes to your skin.This is a foundation is for flawless skin,that gives a very natural look.
It contains fruit extracts of avocado,watermelon and apple.
This is super light textured unlike most foundations that are usually heavy.Finding a foundation that is super light textured like this is really a tough job.
Through out the day i need to apply my compact powder about two times to keep my face oil free.Though it adds oil to my already oily skin but it is super light textured,so I never faced major acne problem after using this foundation.
Will I buy this again? Nope.The price is very high and it isn't up-to the level of its price.Not a perfect foundation for oily skin.However I may buy this again to use during winter season.I like its super light texture.
Will I recommend this product? Both yes and no.This is a good foundation for all skin types during winter season.people with oily or combination will find problem to use it during summer.This is a perfect fountation for people who have dry skin.

Nivea soft review

what it claims?refreshingly soft cream with jojoba oil and vitamin E.
Nivea soft is a highly effective moisturizing cream. The improved formula with jojoba oil and vitamin E now even more moisturising care and has an invigorating effect on your skin.skin compatibility dermatologically approved.

The smooth cover of nivea soft

 
Ingredients: aqua,glycerin,myristyl alcohol,SD alcohol 40B-3.6% v/v,paraffin oil,butyline glycol,stearic acid,microcrystalline wax,mineral oil,myristyl myristate,glyceryl stearate,hydrogenated coco-glycerides,dimethecone,sodium carbomer,jojoba oil,tocopheryl acetate,polyglyceryl-2 caprate,preservatives,alcohol,parfum.
MRP: Rs 79/- net. content:50ml (There are also bigger sizes available).
My mother's experience: My mom has got dry skin,so she uses this product which is made for dry skin.She finds it quite perfect to use during indian summer weather.This product however is very light textured,it contains quite large amount of oil in it because of which people who have oily skin cannot use this product.Due to its very light texture people with dry skin would not face much difficulty to use it during summer months.

Nivea soft is light textured moisturizer

It gives a light cooling sensation when applied on skin.I think it contains large amount of water which can make a good choice for people with dehydrated skin.My mother uses it every night,and wakes up with softer skin(as she says).she never uses any other wrinkle cream,nivea creams are her favorite and she always complains if given any other cream.she also loves the faint and sweet smell of it.She uses this also because she finds this is the best cream available at cheap price.She even uses the product before going out.One can mix it with his/her foundation to get moisturized and glowy look. This product should suit people with dry sensitive skin also because it is very mild.Any one can use this moisturizer on their body.This can also be used after shaving or waxing to massage on skin as it has a light cooling sensation and it is non-irriating.
will my mother recommend this product?yes if you have dry skin and you want a very light textured cream.

Pantene smooth and silky conditioner

What it claims?
  pantene pro-v formula deeply nourishes hair on the inside and specifically targets the dryest & most damaged parts of your hair.With daily use it helps your hair look straight and smooth,for better results,use together with pantene smooth and silky shampoo.

pantene smooth and silky conditioner

 
Directions: After shampooing,apply conditioner on hair.Rinse thoroughly.

Ingredients:water,stearyl alcohol,bis-aminopropyl dimethicone,behentrimonium methosulphate,cetyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol,benzyl alcohol,fragrance,butylphenyl methylpropional,disodium EDTA,hexyl cinnamal,linalool,panthenol,panthenyl ethyl ether,benzyl benezoate,benzyl salicylate,limonene,geraniol,methylchloroisothiazolinone,methylisothiazolinone.MRP: Rs 59 for 90ml.
My expectations: I was very unhappy with the conditioners I was using before buying this conditioner.I wanted the effect of this conditioner to last long,to solve tangling problem of my big hair and anti-frizz but non-oily.
My experience: This is my favorite hair conditioner.This is the only conditioner the effect of which stays for long and gives me tangle free straighter and manageable hair.I do not like pantene shampoo as I read many reviews that states that pantene shampoo causes hair fall.One should use the hair conditioner only on hair length,it may cause hair fall if used on scalp.Hair conditioner should be used after shampoo and kept for 3-5 minutes before washing off with water(better if washed off with cold water).

The white conditioner has creamy texture

  The conditioner really give smooth and silky hair.I have very long hair,so conditioning hair is for me an important step that I follow regularly.My hair tangles a lot if I do not use this conditioner.This is the best conditioner I have ever come across.The effect lasts for two days.It makes my hair easily manageable and frizz free.It also keeps my hair a bit straighter than usual.Never makes hair oily and sticky.The price is also reasonable and very affordable.
Will I recommend this product?yes!yes!and a biiiiiig yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesss! But you should only use this on your hair length,the conditioner should not come in contact with your scalp.
will I buy this product again? I already bought this 5/6 times and I will buy this again and again probably untill I get a better one.

Jovees honey and apple conditioning shampoo

what it claims?It is for all hair types.
Jovees herbal conditioning shampoo developed scientifically,helps to preserve the integrity of the herbs thus giving optimum results.A herbal preparation containing aloe vera,honey,apple and other natural ingredients that aids in strengthening hair roots while adding volume and luster to the hair.In case of acute hair fall preferably use Jovees amla & bael hair tonic every night before going to sleep.

jovees conditioning shampoo bottle and

the light honey

 

color of the shampoo 

  jovees conditioning shampoo bottle and the light honey color of the shampoo
Method of use: Wet hair. Lather and rinse thoroughly.
Active ingredients: Honey, apple, aloe vera.
Best before 3 years from mfg. date.
price: Rs 160.00 for net vol. 250ml
My experience: I am using this shampoo currently.This shampoo not only solves hairfall problem but also gives shiny,conditioned and manageable hair.Honey is anti-fungal,aloe vera soothes skin irritation,solves dandruff problem and solves hair fall problem.Honey,apple and aloe vera gives soft hair.I choose my shampoo very carefully because most of the shampoos causes hair fall.It is not so effective against dandruff,I need to use strong dandruff shampoo twice a month.
  My hair becomes very smooth and voluminous after use,and the effect stays for two days.since I have very long hair it tangles a lot,so I also use a conditioner after washing off this shampoo.Generally you do not if you use this shampoo,as it not only cleanses hair very effectively but also makes it very smooth.
  Though the shampoo is very conditioning,it never makes hair oily.This is a perfect shampoo for those who do not have serious hair problems.Jovees also has anti-dandruff and anti-hair fall shampoos,that one can give a try if the person has dandruff/hair fall problem.
The color of the shampoo is like honey mixed in aloe vera gel.The price is not very high for 250ml.
will I buy this shampoo again? I already bought this about five times and yes I will buy this again.
will I recommend this product?yes if you do not have serious hair/scalp problems.

Jovees aloe vera moisturising lotion

What it claims?
oily skin needs proper cleansing and hydration.Jovees aloe vera moisturizing lotion specially formulated for oily and sensitive skin.using essential herbal and botanical extracts that helps to maintain an ideal level of
hydration.It also helps to regain a supple and toned skin while restoring skins oil and moisture balance throughout the day.

Jovees aloe vera moisturising lotion

 Method of use?
apply all over face,neck and leave on.
Active ingredients? aloe vera,apple ext.,peach ext.,sandal ext.
MRP:Rs. 165.00 for net vol. 100ml.
My expection: I just wanted a light moisturizer for my oily
skin that would not cause acne.Lotions are light on skin that never
causes me to sweat a lot extra.Face gels causes my skin to sweat and
as the gel gets wet my skin becomes sticky.So I prefer lotion for for
moisturizing my oily skin.
My experience: This is my favorite moisturizer till
date.This moisturizer has helped me a lot to get glowing,hydrated skin
without increasing oiliness of my skin.Hydrating oily skin is an
important step in skin care to get beautiful skin that people often
over look.Lack of moisture compels skin to produce more oil which can
increase problem for people with oily skin.
I use this lotion every night before sleeping and
wipe off the extra moisture with a cotton after application of the
lotion.When I swipe my face with a cotton deep seated dirt also comes
out that sometimes a face wash fails to clean.Next morning I wash my
face and look at the mirror to enjoy the glowy look on my face.
Though I have oily skin,my face without any
moisturizer becomes quite dull.I never knew simply moisturizing my
skin can make this much difference.
I also use this moisturizer to clean my
makeup.This lotion also works superbly to clean long staying
lipsticks.But to clean your makeup,you will need a bit extra.What I do
is-just massage the lotion on my face,wait for 1 minute and take some
more lotion on my cotton and swipe off my makeup.
Some times I also take some lotion on cotton and with it remove dirt from my body.So while cleansing it also
moisturizes my skin.Deep seated dirt can make our skin dull and prone to break outs.
I love everything about this lotion but I need to wipe off the excess oil after application because I find it a little extra oily if not swiped off that extra oil.
The texture is very light,not at all thick and the packaging is impressive with spray like bottle,but the transparent light cap comes off very easily by itself.So taking it in bag will be a problem.


Will I recommend this product?
yes.Best suited for oily,combination
and sensitive skin type.

Will I buy this again? yes I will buy this again.

Everyuth cucumber face pack

What it claims?

  Your skin needs intensive care every week as dust,pollution and harsh sun rays harm its texture making it dull and pigmented.Everyuth naturals cucumber face pack with neem,lemon and turmeric purifies your skin from deep within.Its intensive care formula relaxes and firms tired skin leaving your complexion with an unbelievable radiance and glow.For normal to oily skin type.

Everyuth cucumber face pack

Key ingredients: cucumber,neem,lemon and turmeric,vit A,C and E.
Directions for use: cleanse your face.Apply face pack evenly on your face and neck.Allow it to dry for about 15 minutes.and wash off.For best results use twice a week.
Caution: While the pack purifies the skin,the active ingredients may cause brief tingling sensation.Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Mktd by: zydus wellness ltd.
Mfd. by: Acme skincare(p) ltd.
My expectations: My past experiences with everyuth product inspired me to buy this product,also the T.V advertisement on this product inspired me to give it a try.Right then (when I first bought this product)I had many pimples and rashes on my face as I used to take absolutely no care of my skin.I used several products,each and every product failed to solve my problem.So I thought why not give this a try?After all it is also very cheap!!!So the one and only thing that I expected from this product was to solve my problem of pimple and rashes.
My experience: It mitigated my pimple and rash problem,exactly what I wanted this to do.Its consistency is very thick ,so sometimes I need to mix water with it before application.But probably because of its thick consistency it is able to soak oil very well.My skin feels tight when it dries and feels a bit stretchy after washing it off.But the stretchy feeling soon goes away as I have very oily skin.Anyone with oily skin will love this face pack.Beside mitigating my pimple and rash problem,it also gives me cleaned and toned skin.It also works quite effectively on acne marks.As I don't have sun burned skin,I cannot assure you how well it works on it.What I can say is-it contains cucumber and it soothes very well,so probably it will help to cure sun burned skin.
The pack dries very quickly but I keep it for 15 minutes to work.
Even when I don't use this as a face pack,I it as spot applicator on pimples whenever I get pimples.I apply it at night,and the next morning the size of my pimples and rashes shrinks greatly.
The product has strong smell that I do not like at all.The tingling sensation that it gives is negligeble.It does not give me burning sensation like many other anti-pimple packs.

Also special care and extra water is needed to wash it off,as it is very hard to get off.

The face pack becomes hard to remove when dries

What I do is,when it dries I soak a small cloth or wash cloth in water,wring it and place it on my face for about a minute.And then soak the towel again and very gently massage my face in circular motion and then it becomes easy to wash off.It is the best way to remove any face pack without hurting your delicate skin.
  Not to forget the price is so cheap.The sachet is only of 7 Rs.
Will I recommend this product? yes to people who have oily skin.People who have dry skin should stay away from this.Any one can use this as spot applicator to soothe pimples or rashes.
Will I buy this again? I really can't remember how many times I bought this pack.As a spot applicator I will continue to buy this.I have been using this from past about four-five years.

Biotique pineapple face wash

what it claims?Made from 100% botanical extracts.Fresh foaming cleansing gel for normal to oily skin.
This fresh-foaming, 100% soap-free cleansing gel dissolves makeup,purges pores and purifies the complexion.

Biotique pineapple face wash

TO USE: Gently massage over wet face and neck with finger tips,lather and rinse,morning and evening.
organically pure & preservative free.
dermatologist tested for safety.
non acnegenic.
no animal testing.
this is not a cosmetic product.
it has theraputic properties.
contains: gandhak (sulpher) 3.36ml,neem (melia azadirachta) 2.1ml,choti dudhi (emphorbia thymofolia) 1.44ml, anannas (anannas cosmos) 3.6ml, lavang oil (caryophyllus aromaticus) 1.02ml, lotion base Q.S.
Max. Retail price:149/- for 120ml.
Best before:3 years after manufacturing.
My experience: This is the current face wash that i am using and i am fully satisfied with the face wash.I wanted a face wash that will solve my problems of acne as well as of open pores.Pineapple is considered very good for open pores and oily skin.I believe that those who have very oily skin should apply their face wash before wetting their face,wait for 2 minutes and then foam it and wash it off.I also read somewhere that if any one has open pores then one should apply pineapple juice on dry and cleaned face,so for these reasons I apply the face wash before wetting my face.Let me tell you that I did not have had huge open pores,my open pores were just beginning to show and hence were very small.Dehydrated skin can also cause open pores,so make sure you hydrate your skin well.This face wash not only helped me to solve my problem of open pores,but also controls acne very effectively.so it does for me more than what it claims.
  Those who have normal skin may find it very drying,this is also not a face wash for very sensitive skin.The area above my upper lip which is very sensitive becomes extremely dry if I use it there,so I somehow try to avoid using the face wash on that area.
However it claims to be a cleansing gel,it looks like lotion.The color is totally like pineapple.It foams very well if I use a bit extra water and I also need a bit extra water to wash off the face wash after foaming it.
  The packaging is not impressive at all,just like other products of biotique.The product may leak out very easily even if the cap is closed.It has got a bit wide nozzle which can result in wastage of the product as the face wash may fall off,but you can use the product till the end if you use it being a bit careful,because the wise nozzle helps you to use the product untill its last drop.

Wide nozzle of the face wash

 Will I buy this again?I already bought it twice and I'll buy this again and again until and unless I get bored with it.In a nutshell,this is a perfect face wash for me and for those who have oily skin.
Will I recommend this face wash?Yes If you have oily skin,then you should definitely give this a try.

Biotique Bio cucumber freshener

what it claims? Pore tightening freshener for normal to oily skin.

Biotique cucumber freshener

This refreshing,pore-tightening and purifying lotion brings the complexion into perfect pH balance and helps keep skin in its purest state.



To use: Apply to cotton pads or washcloth and gently wipe over cleansed face and neck,morning and evening.
organically pure and preservative free.
dermatologist tested for safety.
non acnegenic.
no animal testing.
this is not a cosmetic product.it has theraputic properties.
Contains: daruhaldi(berberis aristata) 0.12ml, dhania(coriandrum sativum) 2.4ml, pudina (mentha arvensis) 1.02ml, kheera(cucumis sativus) Q.S
Max. Retail price:149/- for 120ml.
Best before 3years after manufacturing.
My expectations: I wanted the toner to be cooling,soothing and oil controlling.
My experience: Finally I got a toner that suits me.Biotique's term for toner is freshener.Most of the toners either makes my skin excessive oily/sweaty or are totally useless. All the ingredients in the toner are considered very good for acne prone skin. It helps to control excessive skin oil,removes left over dirt from skin after cleansing with face wash.one must apply toner after cleansing his/her skin to maintain pH balance of skin.
  The toner gives instant cooling sensation as it contains "pudina",which lasts for about 10 minutes.This is a perfect toner during summer season.It contracts pores temporarily like any other toner.It may not help people with large open pores.
  It never causes any acne,rather it helps to soothe them.This is my favorite toner till date.
However it may not suit those with sensitive skin.I avoid using it on sensitive areas where it burns a little.This is not made for people with dry skin.The color of the freshener is like pudina water.
 

showing the color of the freshener

  The packaging is not very impressive.However it does not have wide nozzle like other products of biotique.It has got a tiny hole that makes it quite easy to use.

The tiny nozzle of the freshener

I think the price is reasonable(Rs149 for 120ml).
will I buy this again?yes why not!I may continue to buy this until I get a better one.As I love to change my products I may not buy this after buying it few times.But I will definitely recommend this product to those who have oily skin.
Hope you liked my review,thanks for reading.:)

Dark circles

Dark circles

• daily one/twice a day with your ring finger massage almond oil gently on your dark circles.This is an excellent remedy for dark circles.
• mix aloe vera gel in half cup rose water,soak to cotton pads in it and then keep them an your eyes for about half an hour.This will also relax your eyes.
•  mix about 6 spoons of rose water and 1 spoon of Castor oil,soak cotton pads in it and apply on your eyes.
• orange juice also helps to cure dark circles.
• apply potato paste or potato slices on the dark circles to cure them.
• mix honey and rose water and gently massage your eyes with it.wash off at least after 2 hours.
• apply cashew or almond paste on dark circles o cure them.
• mix olive oil and coconut water and  gently massage your eyes with the mixture using your ring finger.
• sleep for eight hours and drink seven to eight glasses of water daily. 
• do not strain your eyes by long hours of  working on computer,reading,etc.If you need to do it for long hours,then after every half an hour close your eyes for about five minutes.
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Biotique Bio Chlorophyll gel reveiw

What it claims?
Chlorophyll is the "green" in all plants,meant to absorb and harness the energy of the sun involved in photosynthesis and highly valued for its anti-septic properties.
Bio chlorophyll oil-free anti-acne gel & post hair removal soother.
                          This refreshing,anti-bacterial moisturizer is blended with chlorophyll and extracts of seaweed,sea algae,aloe vera and gum arabic to tighten pores,avert blemishes,and keep skin nourished and clear without flaking.
Ingredients: Chinai ghas (Gelidium amansii) 1.5%,Kuda (Holorrhena antidysenterica) 2.0%, Ghrit kumari (Aloevera indica) 2.0%, kikar gaund (Acacia arabika) 2.0%, Samundir kai (Gelidium amansii) 10.0%, Himalayan water Q.S.
To use: Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck,morning and evening,to refresh skin. Also recommended for post hair removal,to soothe and condition the skin against redness and irritation.

My experience: I bought this gel after reading few reviews about this product that claims this gel is watery and controls excess oil.Absolutely true!It controls excessive skin oil and it is watery and not gel type.But I am not totally happy with this product.Every skin gel causes me to sweat a lot extra and this gel is not an exception.Though it is about 80% watery,it leaves a sticky layer on my skin which causes my face to sweat a lot more extra.For me lotions are a better option.Whenever I go out I apply a lotion based product and then apply my compact,whereas at my home I apply lotion with a cotton.My skin starts reacting against whenever I apply any heavy beauty product on it.Moreover whenever I apply any gel on my face as my skin sweats my skin turns really sticky which I hate like anything.The price of the product is also a bit high.It costs rs.199 for 2.3 oz./65g.But thats not a problem for me,I wouldn't have mind paying that for a product that suits me.
 It never helped me to soothe my pimples but I  never tried it for spot application on pimples(I have better product for that).
The packaging of  biotique products are not so good.It has a wide open mouth,so chances of wastage are quite high and using your hand to take out gel from the jar is also quite unhygienic.But the positive point is-you can use the gel till the last drop left.

 The product is perfect for after shaving,after tweezing or after waxing product. It soothes skin instantly after waxing or shaving and also lessens skin irritations we face after hair removal.

Will I buy the product again?Never to use it on all over my face again. I can buy this as post hair removal soother.
If you have oily skin and you like skin gels then you will probably love this.

Uses of aloevera gel

Aloe vera plant

There are many uses of aloe vera gel. Aloe vera plant needs very less care or maintenance,so it would be best to grow one at your home to be sure you are getting pure gel.The many uses are listed below:

Aloe vera gel inside its leaf

• It can be used as a facial cleanser.Apply aloe vera gel on your face and keep for about 10 minutes.Take a wet cotton ball and gently wipe of your face to get clean and glowing skin.Aloe vera gel is known to be good for every skin type,specially for oily skin.
• Aloe vera gel can be used to cure sun burn.To make it more effective mix it with curd.
•  To cure dark circles,mix aloe vera juice/gel and half cup rose water soak two cotton pads in it and put it on your eyes for about half an hour.This will also relax your eyes.
• Aloe vera cures pimple,blemishes and even wrinkles if applied regularly.
• Aloe vera helps to cure hair fall and dandruff.You can mix aloe vera gel with your shampoo and shampoo as usual.Or apply aloe vera gel about one hour before you shampoo.
• Aloe vera gel mixed with milk powder,half teaspoon olive oil and glycerin is a great rinse off conditioner.Shampoo as usual,apply the mixture on your hair,wash off after thee minutes. 
• Aloe vera is very soothing that can be used after shaving to soothe your skin and avoid skin irritation.
• Aloe vera can be used after waxing for soothing skin. 
• Aloe vera can be used to soothe minor burns or on insect bites.
• One can mix aloe vera juice,lemon and glycerin as a refreshing lotion.
• Aloe vera can be applied to cure rashes.
• Aloe vera juice can be taken internally to cure stomach problems.

We can get many pure aloe vera gel in market also but one will have to choose the right ones.Aloe vera is a single product that cures many problems.

Reduce hair fall and promote hair growth

Some proven and well known remedies to tackle hair fall and increase hair growth are:

• Massage: massage your scalp daily with your fingers before sleeping at night.This will increase hair growth and stop hair if followed daily.This is an step to get healthy hair.
• Excessive oily or dry hair both can cause hair fall.Dry hair splits off  and thus is a type off hair fall. Excessive oiliness can weaken hair follicle and thus causes hair fall.So maintain a perfect balance.Do not oil your hair daily. 
• Ten minutes before shampoo apply a mixture of cinnamon powder,honey and olive oil.This is an well known and proven method for hair fall.
• massage your hair twice a week with hot olive oil (those who have oily scalp),almond or coconut oil(those who have dry scalp) and shampoo after about three hours.You can also follow this at night and shampoo next morning.
• mix some aloe vera gel with olive oil and apply on your scalp and leave for an hour or two.Now shampoo as usual.
• heat some coconut oil or olive oil with some pepper corns.Through away the peppers after heating the oil.wait till the oil becomes warm.know massage your scalp with it.This will improve blood circulation and will promote hair growth.
• scrub the bald area with halved onion and then with honey.wash of after one to two hours.
• wash your hair every alternate day or shampoo just twice a week.It is also necessary to keep scalp clean,so you need to shampoo twice a week.
• do not brush or tie wet hair.wet hair is weak so do not pull or tie wet hair.
• try to keep your stomach clean to stop hair fall.Take to teaspoon triphala  powder with water every night.
• do yoga regularly and drink eight glass of water daily.you can eat a hand full of sesame seeds daily.A handfull of sesame seeds contains enough magnesium and calcium needed for hair growth
• daily intake of five curry leaves can improves hair growth because it contains keratin of which hair is made up of.
• external care of hair is not enough.Egg,milk,milk products,chicken,meat,nuts,vegetables and fruits are considered very good for hair.
• avoid using hair styling products on scalp.Do not use hair styling products that dries hair.
• Every time you shampoo apply hair conditioner only on your hair length to get to get rid of tangles that can cause hair fall.
• brush your hair at first with white toothed comb and then with your normal comb to avoid tangling.
• heat oil with garlic in it and then massage your hair with it when it gets warm.
• if you have very oily hair then apply a paste of fuller's earth on your hair(make the paste by mixing fuller's earth and water).wash off when it dries.
• mix equal proportion of castor oil and almond oil and massage lightly on scalp.Shampoo after two hours.
• mustard oil massage also helps to increase blood circulation to improve  hair health.shampoo after two hours of application.
• according to the scientists stress is the main cause of hair fall.So try to keep stress under control by doing yogas and meditations.

Vitamins needed for healthy hair growth

Only external care is not enough for healthy hair growth,internal care is also necessary.No one can improve hair growth only though external care.Try to keep your stomach clean,cure internal deceases if you have. Vitamins that you need to eat to stop hair fall,to improve hair growth and to get shiny and healthy hair are:

• Vitamin A: Vitamin A is antioxidant and produces healthy sebum for healthy hair growth.The sources of vitamin A are milk,meat,fruits,eggs,carrot,vegetables,orange,fish oil,etc.But be careful as excessive intake of Vitamin A can also result in hair fall. 
• Vitamin E: Improves blood circulation,prevents dry hair.The sources are nuts,vegetable oils,soybeans,whole grains,etc.
• Vitamin C: Citrus fruits,pineapple,tomatoes,green and red pepper,etc.Improves overall health of hair.
• Vitamin B12: milk products,chicken and fish,etc.Prevents hair loss.
• Vitamin B3: Improves  blood circulation and thus helps hair growth.Some of the sources are meat,wheat germ,chicken and  fish.
• Vitamin B6: Prevents hair loss.The sources are meat egg yolk and cereals,etc.

Maybelline whitestay UV fairness compact powder review

I am going to review two Maybelline white stay compact,"the white ivory" and "the light ivory".
                                             What it claims?

• vitamin c brightens skin tone instantly for visible fairness that lasts all day.
• SPF 18 UV filters protect from skin darkening
• skin stays flawless and fresh all day 
• Hides dark spots and imperfections for a flawless natural look.
• oil free powder keeps skin fresh all the day
• silky soft texture
• ultra fine powder spreads easily and smoothly onto skin
• lightweight and mild this powder is suitable for everyday use
• Dermatologically tested 
• Allergy tested
• Won't clog pores

      How to use?
pat small amounts gently on face and neck. Blend using puff. Suitable for daily use.

You can find this compact in five different shades- White Ivory,Light Ivory,Natural,Nude and fawn(listed from light to dark).

One of my favorite products that is perfect for regular use.One can use this on their regular sunscreen,foundation,cream or primer.The White Ivory will suite people who have pale to very fair skin.one  may not be able use the White Ivory on their foundation  because it can make skin very whitish and unnatural.I have quite fair skin,so I use the White Ivory compact either on my sunscreen or on my primer;one can also use this on their moisturizer before going out.The White Ivory gives a very clear look that I really love.If not used on my foundation,White Ivory gives me a natural and clean  look.
             I use the light Ivory one when I put on foundation.This also if used sparely gives a  natural look.
The compacts really brightens skin tone instantly.Has got SPF but I always use them on my sunscreen or foundation/primer that contains SPF in them,because I always try to be extra protected from the sun rays.It stays quite long and does also helps to hide marks a bit.The powder is very mild and soft and also has very light weight.Makes my makeup or sunscreen stay longer.Even amidst environmental pollution this compact keeps your skin bright for long.Keeps skin oil free for long,a must have for oily skin.Never clogs pores as it never caused me any skin allergy or acne.
                                 Thanks a lot for reading.Hope you liked my review.:)

Maybelline COLORsensational lipstick review

The two Maybelline color sensation lipstick that I bought are "445 on the mauve" and "135 make me pink".The two colors are quite subtle and sweet the one regularly without waiting for any occasion.The colors 445 and 134 are for cool toned people.
The lipsticks are very moisturizing but one should not expect this to last long.Its main plus point is that it is moisturizing like a lip balm unlike commonly found lipsticks which are drying.The lady who sold me this told me that it contains ''honey dew''(the reason of why it is so moisturizing).
Application of the lipsticks is very simple,it is also not very hard to apply this without any mirror since it slides on very easily.
The lipsticks are made in U.S.A,and costs Rs.299.The price is quite affordable compared to other makeup brands.

I also love the smell of the color sensational lipsticks which smells like "bubble gum".Over all it is quite a good product.The only downside is it doesn't stays long but it is easy to apply,so applying this often is not a big problem.
Will I buy this again?Probably No.I quite like the product but I use lip gloss for regular use.COLORsensational lipstick doesn't stays long,whereas I use lipstick on occasions,so I prefer long staying lipsticks.If you want a subtle,moisturizing lipstick then you can go for it.

Maybelline COLORsensational lip gloss and water shine lip gloss review

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The the lip glosses I'm going to review about are water shine lip gloss 02 coral sunset(the 1st lip gloss in the picture),color sensational lip gloss 055 Raspberry sorbet(middle one),water shine lip gloss 06 precious lilac(3rd one).
These are decent lip glosses,perfect for regular use.The water shine lip glosses are perfect for regular college makeup.One can use the color sensational lip gloss when going for shopping or going to meet a friend,because this one is much more pigmented than the water shine glosses.I like the water shine glosses much more because it creates a no makeup look,therefore it is perfect for those who love minimal makeup.I like lip glosses more than  lipsticks because I feel it gives a glamorous and modern look.These lip glosses doesn't stays for long.The shine decreases after about one and half hours and stays for maximum four hours on my lips.The color sensational lip gloss stays a bit more than the water shine lip glosses.

The prices of the lip glosses are quite  affordable.The Maybelline water shine lip glosses costs Rs.180 only/- and the Maybelline sensational lip gloss costs Rs.250.
Water shine lip gloss 02 coral sunset is orange colored that will look best on warm skin toned people.water shine 06 precious lilac will look good on cool toned people,as the name says it is a lilac(pale  purple color) colored gloss.The color sensational lip gloss raspberry is reddish pink type.
Will I buy these again?  I'll buy the water shine lip gloss for regular use,but I'm not sure about the color sensational lip gloss,I may buy a lighter color.

I'll recommend this where anybody wants minimal but gorgeous make up or where one goes for about two/three  hours.

Maybelline Whitestay uv base 02 pink review

M.R.P. 300 only

what it  claims:superior UV protection spf35 PA++.
The first step to perfect your make up finish.Instantly enhances skin's natural luminosity and provides natural radiance all day.
Dermatologist tested
Allergy tested
Non comedogenic/won't clog pores
Fragrance free
Why one should use a makeup primer/makeup base :It makes your makeup stay longer
;it prepares our skin for makeup by managing our skin tone;helps your makeup stay shine free for long;helps to maintain pimple free skin instead of using makeup,i.e,it stops the acne causing ingredients of makeup from getting into the pores.

nozzle of whitestay UV base

before applying whitestay UV base

after applying whitestay UV base

My experience:I absolutely love this makeup base.simply because it contains UV base,it doesn't mean that we can use it in the morning/afternoon only,one can use it any time of the day.It is very true to its words,it gives an instant glow to the face.It makes our makeup stay longer and it also contains SPF so it's a perfect makeup base.
Shades available:white-for normal skin tone,green-for neutralizing redness of skin ,purple for neutralizing yellow skin tone and pink for those who have pale skin tone and I also think this can be used by those who wants to increase pink undertone of their skin .I bought the pink one because I wanted to increases the pink undertone of my skin besides giving me instant glowing skin.I have olive complexion which has cool undertone.The primer neither creates unnatural white cast nor does it make my skin over pink.It adds a very light pinkness to my skin,which is not at all unnatural.Its main job is to add radiance to the skin.According to me it is a product without any cons.The texture is watery and it contains rare tiny shimmers that adds to the glow it gives.The shimmer particles are rarely noticeable.You can apply either your compact or foundation on it or both.
 Will I recommend this product?Yes,without any hesitation.I highly recommend to give this a try.I'm sure you will love this.

Lotus herbal neem wash review

The so called neem slices claimed by them

What it claims: Neem wash is an innovative premium face wash which uses the goodness of neem and clove.It contains active neem slices and neem extract which provides excellent anti-bacterial protection to skin.It helps in curing acne,blemishes and eczema prone skin.
Active herbal ingredients:
Neem:A Universal anti-septic and well known for anti-bacterial properties,helps in controlling pimples,removes excess surface oil,dirt and pollutants.
clove:It is effective against acne and bruises.
Direction:Squeeze small quantity on wet palm of your hand.Crush the neem slices and work out lather.Apply on your wet face with circular motion.Wash off.
Ingredients:Water,sodium lauryl ether sulphate,glycerin,sodium lauryl sulphate,propylene glycol,aloe barbadensis(aloe vera) extract,rosmarinus officinalis(rosemary) oil,dried azadirachta indica(neem)  leaves,eugenia caryophyllus(clove) extract,simmondsia chinensis(jojoba) extract,persea gratissima(avocado) extract,tocopheryl acetate,2-phenoxyethanol,methyl paraben sodium,propyl paraben.
Made in India.          Self life=3yrs.
M.R.P=RS.65 for 50g.

Nozzle of the face wash tube

My experience:It really helped my pimple and rash problem.I used it continuously for about a year,then i got bored with it and started searching for another good face wash.Another reason for changing my face wash was I started having problem of open pores,probably because of the face wash.Remember to hydrate your face well if you use this,because it may cause skin dehydration which may result in open pores.So I started searching which would solve both my problems of acne and open pores.Coming back to the LOTUS HERBAL NEEM WASH,it does no more than helping to cure your acne problem and removing excess skin oil.The area above my upper lip is quite sensitive and this face wash made the are extremely dry.However they states that this face wash is for all skin types,it may be excessively drying on dry skin.Well,every anti-acne face wash is a bit drying,so we cannot blame this much.To be effective on acne it needs to be a bit drying.The so called neem slices rarely comes out from its small nozzle.Over all its quite a good product.

Will I recommend this product?Yes,if you have oily acne prone skin I highly recommend to give it a try.If you have dry skin but  acne problem,then you can try "Himalaya neem face wash".

Will I use this again?Probably if I get bored with my current face wash.
Rating:4/5.

Maybelline super stay lipgloss review

Before buying a long staying lip gloss I had read many reviews on different long staying lip glosses.Out of them Maybelline and l'oreal seemed to be the longest staying lip glosses.Moreover according to most of the reviews they don't dry lips as much as the other lip glosses do.Mac lip gloss stays for long but people say it is very very sticky.I didn't wanted a gloss that will play the role of a dirt attracter.OMG!!!!L'oreal is quite expensive in comparison to Maybelline.Maybelline products are cheap but are of good quality.So after a lot of thinking I decided to buy Maybelline Super stay Gloss.I never tried a long staying product before I tried this one,so I surveyed a lot before buying it.

                I have a lot of Maybelline products- their compact,foundation,nail polishes,powder blush,cream blush,eye shadow,eye liner,lipsticks,lip glosses.Yeah.....almost everything..Because they are cheap and good.Anyway I may review them later.Today let's see whether Maybelline Super stay Gloss satisfied me or not.It claims to stay for twelve hours.Prized at 390 which is quite cheap for a long staying lip gloss.The shade that I buyed is "680 chestnut glow".It's nude pink color when I apply it on my lips.In the container it looks like a brown colored gloss with very tiny silver sparkles.But when you apply it on your lips no one can notice the silver sparkles in it.I wanted to try one nude color because I didn't had any.Moreover I heard that most of the actresses nowadays uses nude color lip gloss,so that tempted me most to use this color.He he!!I have a habit of licking my lips and obviously because of this nothing stays on my lips more than two hours.But girls this gloss stayed even after eating.I have absolutely fallen in love with this gloss..The gloss has got two parts.one part contains the color and the other part contains transparent gloss.I am in love with the pretty nude color more than its staying power.But nude color looks different on different people.Here is how it looks on me......
The transparent gloss on its own would not stay for long and the color if used without the gloss would be very drying.But if used together(the way it is made to be used) its an amazing product.A very small amount of gloss gets transferred to whatever i touch with my lips.However it does stays fairly long.The colored part stays much more longer than gloss.You should apply the colored part evenly on your lips,wait for about 3minutes to let it dry completely and then apply the transparent gloss.A working woman may find it time consuming.But I happily give it 3minutes because of its staying power.At the end of the day its also very easy to remove,I remove it with my moisturizer on a cotton in circular motion.Here comes the pros and the cons of the lip gloss:
CONS
1.Stays long.
2.Does not dries out lips.
3.Affordable-390rs.
4.Almost non-sticky.
5.I love love love the color.
PROS
1.Takes time to apply.
2.If you apply thickly it may not dry and hence won't stay for long.
3.The transparent gloss doesn't stays as long as the color part stays.But I think a small part of gloss does remains,otherwise my lips would have turned really dry with just the lip color part which if used alone is very drying.
Ahaaaaa...I don't think their are any more cons.In a nutshell,it is true to its words-it does stays for long.I love the color.
WILL I BUY IT AGAIN? YES.I find the cons almost negligible.I would happily recommend this to my friends.

WAXING TIPS

1.Use denim cloth as waxing strips.Because it is denser than other clothes it will grab more hair and thus will remove hairs more quickly and will pain less.
2.Before applying wax on your skin sprinkle very little cornstarch or powder,which can make waxing much less painful.
3.Sugaring is much less painful than waxing and also causes much lesser irritation.It can be said that in each and every way sugaring is a better option than waxing.
4.Hot waxing is much more time consuming than cold waxing,but hot waxing is more effective than the later.Hot wax helps to open pores which in turn helps to remove hairs from its roots. 
5.Scrubbing the area you want to wax will help to remove hairs from its roots.So remember to scrub before you wax to remain hair free for longer period.
6.After waxing,massage the area with a moisturizer,better if it contains soothing ingredients like aloe vera.
7.To stop ingrown hair scrub the areas you wax regularly.
8.Strip off the waxing strips very quickly while waxing.
9.Next twenty-four hours after waxing try to avoid stepping out to ward off any skin irritations.Apply sunscreen 15minutes before stepping out into the sun.