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December
2014: This
Christmas, authentic Ayurveda brand KAMA Ayurveda introduces a scented Madurai
soy candle made from the finest essential oils made
from handpicked Mogra (Jasmine) flowers. Jacketed in a beautiful handmade brass
holder, Kama Ayurveda’s Madurai soy scented candle contains soy wax base which
is completely eco-friendly and produces little or no soot. This elegant candle
is the perfect gift for the season.
Also to further enhance your Christmas, they have a special offer
wherein on a purchase of products above Rs.3500, KAMA is providing beautiful
cane basket packaging, perfect for gifting purpose.
KAMA Ayurveda harnesses the power of nature,
using ancient wisdom and well being traditions of Ayurveda. KAMA Ayurveda
partners with the Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) in Coimbatore, which ensures
strict quality control, tested effectiveness and highest standard of research
and development, all the while following ancient Ayurvedic texts.
Kama Ayurveda’s beautifully designed and
packaged products are available at:
They are available at select retail stores
like Good Earth and are used at luxury resorts and spas worldwide including:
The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Aman Bagh, The Imperial, The Four Seasons
Hotel Maldives and Island Resorts Mauritius.
In today's blog we are going to discuss the Grand Finale of Beauty and the Blogger, India's first of it's kind web-based reality show.
After the under water task, obstacle round and hollywood night, it's time for the finale night. Clearly the beauties and the bloggers have come a long way, testing themselves and their partners.
The final round on the grand finale night required the teams of beauty and bloggers to show their talent. The teams had the option to perform individually or with their partner. Besides Cyrus and Anusha, the newest dance sensation, Loren Gottlieb was the judge for this round.
While some show cased their dancing talent, some their humorous side, some their rapping skills, singing skills while some other their acting talent .
Over all we thought it was quite an entertaining webisode, watch the video and let us know who according to you was the most talented. Also at the end of the episode you can catch up on the final scores as to who is leading in this race of beauty and the blogger. The final winner based on the show points and total video views will be announced shortly.
As you all know, I keep trying out different nail arts and love experimenting with my nails. Because of this it had become very essential for me to follow a nail care regimen to keep my nails from breaking, chipping and getting discoloured. So today I’ll be sharing with you some self care measures that I use to keep my nails healthy.
Protect your Nails - Our nails are very delicate and prone to injuries. So make sure you do not use them to perform tasks that will damage them. For instance, while cleaning utensils wear rubber gloves as the chemicals in the soap can cause great damage to your nails as well as hands. For toenails, make sure you wear shoes that have space for your toes to breathe and if you wear closed shoes most of the times then keep your nails short to avoid any friction and breakage.
Keep your Nails Hydrated - It is very essential to keep your nails without any nail polish from time to time as it allows your nails to breathe. Keeping polish on constantly can remove the natural moisture off your nails and make them look dull and discoloured. I usually apply a polish and remove it in a week and then keep my nails bare for a few days before applying any other polish. If you do apply nail polish regularly make sure you apply one which is acetone free so that it doesn’t make your nails dry. You can also try applying moisturizing creams or petroleum jelly to make your nails look nice and shiny. And most importantly, drink plenty of water to keep your nails well hydrated.
Nutrition for Nails - Even your nails need nutrients to grow well. Try including food items that contain protein, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E and calcium in your daily diet to help nail growth. I try including apples, cucumbers, eggs, garlic, grapes, nuts, onions, soy, salmon, and whole grains in my day.
Keep your Nails Clean - Make sure you keep your nails dry and clean at all times as wet nails tend to break easily. All you girls who love long nails should make sure you clean your nails well as dirt accumulated in the nails can increase the risk of infections. Wear clean socks to protect your toenails from any infections. Trim your nails regularly to avoid overgrown nails that tend to chip or break.
Following are the simple steps I take for my nail care :
After taking a bath, I ensure to dry my nails completely, specially the inner corners.
I apply a nourishing cuticle cream twice a week and clean it after 20 minutes.
Buff my nails once a week to improve the blood circulation.
Soak my nails in a solution of diluted vinegar once a week. Vinegar helps in making your cuticles soft.
Give myself a manicure and pedicure at home to thoroughly clean the nails once every 10 days.
Remember:
Don’t keep your nails covered with nail polish all the time. And if you do apply nail polish regularly invest in some good quality brands to ensure they don’t damage your nails.
And trust me; healthy nails look great, if well-groomed.
I hope these tips will help you all. Do let me know if you have any other tips for keeping your nails healthy in the comments section below; I’d love to know them.
P.S. - If you too are a nail-art freak like me have a look at my nail art videos here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs0h8QvK3z2228qVzRIU14t-mWvkA6wnN Contest Alert!!! Now before ending the blog, here's a quick contest just to see how attentively you read my blog ;) Follow my blog, subscribe to my youtube channel & tell me in the comments below why should you soak your nails in vinegar and one lucky winner will win this Bitter Orange Nourishing Hand & Nail Cream by Marks & Spencer called 'Moroccan Escape'. Sounds exotic right? And I'm sure you want it. So follow my blog & comment NOW!!
At the end of every fairy
tale is a perfect match! Relive the magic this summer, in all ‘fair’ness with WHITE
LIGHT! Colorbar launches its latest addition to the Colorbar Perfect Match BB cream with its all new shade for the
fair toned complexion. This summer, get, set and glow with this new shade.
The Colorbar Perfect Match BB cream creates an extraordinary
blend of skin care and makeup to give you beautiful looking skin and a radiant
coverage. Not only does it bring in high definition skin care, the formulation also
boosts a technology that makes the cream adapt itself to the fair skin color
making it match YOUR exact tone. The multi-benefit beauty balm hydrates,
smoothes,protects, hides fine lines and corrects skin tone in one effortless
step leaving behind a sheer coverage. The BB cream is also Paraben free, thus
taking a step forward in bringing all the benefits one could ask for in a BB
cream.
The formulation promises a
lightweight consistency making your skin look fresh, radiant and cared for with
superior coverage to deliver that perfect match you have been dreaming of. The
Colorbar Perfect Match BB cream is made up of expert actives
from USA containing potent botanicals like Apple Extract, Aloe Vera, Sandalwood
and Cucumber. It also has a broad spectrum sun protection of SPF 20.
Find your Perfect Match BB
shade in White Light and make your skin flawless in one effortless step. This
is a perfect shade for those with lighter skin tones. The Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream comes in
an easy to use tube, with a sophisticated and sleek packaging designed to reflect
its personality. It is priced at INR 550.
It is available at all exclusive Colorbar stores and leading beauty outlets. You can also shop online at www.colorbarcosmectics.com.
I've always said that using a good sunscreen in this
scorching heat is a must! Recently I got the Lakme 9 to 5 Super
Sunscreen to review and as you know in
my Skin Care Routine I mentioned that I was looking for a good sunscreen so I thought of trying it out. If haven't already seen it, check it out here..
I’ve used a few Lakme 9 to 5 products and they have been good so far and thus I didn't have
any apprehensions trying the Sunscreen.
The Lakme 9 to 5 Super Sunscreen comes in two variants – Hydrating
Sunscreen for normal/dry skin and Mattifying Sunscreen for oily skin. It
contains SPF 50 which gives your skin optimum protection against harmful UVA
and UVB rays.
Starting with the Hydrating Sunscreen, even though I have
oily skin it worked rather well. It has a liquid like consistency, and is white
in colour. It glides on very easily and does not leave white patches; this is
something I love about the product as all the other sunscreens I’ve tried make
my skin look patchy. Since its SPF 50 it gives good protection against the sun
and doesn't feel greasy at all. I applied it in the morning but by late
afternoon I had to re-apply it as I was still going to be out in the sun. The
good part about this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight and I can easily
wear it under my makeup without it looking cakey.
The Mattifying Sunscreen is a little thicker in consistency
and non-sticky. The face looks a little white as soon as you apply it but in a
few minutes it settles down. Otherwise it works just like the Hydrating
Sunscreen. If you have really oily
skin, this is the product I’d highly recommend. It stays true to its name and
keeps your face matte for at least a couple of hours.
The packing is quite simple they both come in a pinkish
bottle with a golden cap and a pump dispenser. They are easy to carry around
and do not leak.
A major problem with this product is its pricing; a 30ml
bottle costs you Rs. 500 which is quite expensive in comparison to other
brands. And since you need to re-apply it every few hours, it will get over
much sooner.
In all it is a good product if you are the kind of person
who prefers quality over quantity and now that I've used it for a while I find
it much better than my earlier sunscreen in terms of protection from tanning
and sunburn. It also gives your skin a nice even tone, which is perfect for the
days you want to go out without any makeup.
So this is it from my side, do let me know if you have tried
the product and what do you think of it in the comments section below. Also
subscribe to my YouTube channel, FOMO Fashion On My Own for many of my makeup and hairstyle videos.
Jazz up your beauty trove this season with Colorbar’s latest edit in lip colors - Sheer Crème Lust Lipstick. Indulge yourself in a dazzling collection of lip colors ranging right from beautiful nudes to fashion tones. This range offers a mirror-like shine; silky texture and luxurious finish that make your lips look fabulous. The supercharged shades add an all new depth and dimension, so your lips look bright and luminous throughout.
The Colorbar Sheer Crème Lust Lipstick is formulated with a special combination of light oils that make it soft in consistency, enriching in formulation and offers a flawless hold coupled with unparalleled luminosity. A one stroke application is all you need to make your lips glisten with a liquid look and water-shine finish.
Choose from 12 exciting shades from this brand new range. Made to flatter all skin tones, you can try - Red Carpet, Paradise Pink, Bitten Lily, Popsicle, Orange Bliss, Subtly Nude, Pink Flamingo, Vivid Peach, Classy Pink, Deep Orange, Beach Glow and Summertime.
Style Tip: Using a lip brush gives a richer and more precise color application.
It is priced at INR 750/- and is available at all Exclusive Colorbar stores and leading beauty outlets. You can also shop online at www.colorbarcosmectics.com.
Every change of season throws up a new challenge for the hair. The
warm and humid monsoon months make hair maintenance a challenge - acid rain, dirty rainwater and increased levels of humidity
trip away the outermost layer of the hair strand cuticle making it brittle,
rough and prone to dryness.
Ayesha Mistry, Educator, TIGI India says, “The biggest issue for your hair in the monsoon is humidity!!...figure out how to control that and you are off to a good start. If you are big on the blow dries, the monsoon is a really good time for quick and easy hair do's like scrunching or wearing it in messy buns, braids or ponytails. If you do choose to use any styling products during this season, TIGI’s wide range of anti humidity products will help your manes look lustrous and glam even in this 'bad-hair' weather!”
·Bed Head Masterpiece is humidity resistant product so your hair will
look its best come rain or shine! With a delightful tropical fragrance it will
leave your hair smelling sensational! It is the perfect tool to create your own
Masterpiece! It adds gloss and shine while conditioning your hair and guarding
it against dryness. The anti-static protective barrier will also fortify your
hair shaft, giving you hair that looks thick and textured.
·Bed Head Control Freak fights the frizz and stomps the curl. It leaves
hair smooth & silky with a glossy finish, light & non-greasy, fights
humidity, acts as a thermal protectant. It has a fragrance of Pineapple. TIGI
Bed Head Control Freak is frizz controlling and straightening serum.
·A product that can boost your ego is Bed
Head Ego Boost - a split end
mender/leave-in conditioner which protects dry, damaged hair from environmental
elements, chemical treatments, shampoos and brushing. It lightly conditions
& mends split ends and leaves hair smooth & healthy looking. Ego Boost
is the right product for highly textured hair or hair with split ends.
·Bed Head after Party is the perfect conditioning styling aid for
hair as it controls funky flyaway’s and smoothens the hair for a shiny,
lightweight and healthy look. It is suitable for
any hair length or texture and works well during the monsoon season to control
high humidity
·Lose the chitchat and get Bed Head Small Talk! It will thickify, energize and stylize your
locks on their way to hair heaven… Enriched with a blend of Jojoba and
Sunflower Oils, Small Talk is a 3 in 1 styling lotion that conditions the hair
and adds a healthy radiance and shine whilst protecting the hair against
external environmental aggressors.
·For those with beautiful locks, Bed Head Foxy Curls Contour Cream leaves curls looking shiny,
bouncy and frizz free during the monsoons. Foxy Curls encourages and supports
natural curl formation and is infused with a blend of antioxidants such as
Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Green Tea Extract to protect curly hair from the
frizz forming effects of humidity and environmental aggressors.
·TIGI’s S Factor Serious
Conditioner is an intensive
hair treatment which strengthens and intensely moisturises the hair. Perfect
for stressed hair types that are in need of some serious conditioning, S Factor
Serious Conditioner is enriched with Hydrolysed Silk which helps to minimise
split ends and repair damage. A blend of Silicone Polymers and Amino Acids work
to strengthen the hair whilst Vitamin E rich Sunflower Seed Oil effectively
hydrates the hair and promotes a natural radiance and shine. S Factor Serious
Conditioner leaves the hair lusciously nourished, hydrated and reconditioned
with split ends and damage noticeably repaired for renewed health and vitality.
P.S. Here's my review of Bead Head TIGI's Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner, watch to know my thoughts on the product.
Hello my lovely ladies, I’d like to start
off by apologizing about the long absence on the blog. Really sorry, been caught
up with too many things but I promise to keep it updated from now on.
In my Skin Care Routine video I’d mentioned that I use Ubtan, a home
remedy for exfoliation and a lot of you requested me to share the recipe, so
here it is....
Ubtan is a mixture of natural ingredients
that removes the excess dirt and gives you a flawless skin. I've been using it
for a while and so it comes highly recommended. I like to apply it once a month
on my face and neck but if you have time you can also apply it on your entire
body. The quantity of my recipe is just enough for the face and neck so if you
want to apply it on your body you will have to increase the measurements of the
ingredients accordingly.
Ingredients:
So firstly take 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons
of Besan (gram/chickpea flour),
Add
a pinch of Haldi
(turmeric) in it (make sure you do not use too much Haldi as it will
make your skin yellow),
Add 2 teaspoons of fresh Malai
(cream) and not the tetra pack that you get at stores,
Add a little bit of Milk to
blend the ingredients and make a thick paste,
Lastly add 2 – 3 drops of Lime
Benefits:
Now before applying I’m sure you guys would
want to know more about the beneficial properties of each of these ingredients
so here goes:
Besan helps in exfoliation and lightening
the skin, Haldi again helps in lightening the skin, Malai is an excellent
source of adding natural moisture to the skin , Milk makes the skin soft and
smooth, and Lemon as we all know is a great cleanser, it lightens the skin and
also helps in reducing the strong smell of the other ingredients. I once made the ubtan without Lemon and trust
me the smell was just intolerable.
Method:
Once you've made a thick paste, wash your
face and neck area nicely and pat it dry before applying it. Once applied, leave
it till it dries completely which should take around 10-15 minutes. Do not
apply this on your eyebrows as lemon is considered to fade the color of your
hair and you surely don’t want grey eyebrows :p
Once it has dried, with the help of your
fingers, rub the mixture in circular motion to remove it off and then wash your
face with luke warm water.
To finish off, rub a cube of ice on your
entire face once as it helps to close the pores. Pat it dry and you should be
able to see a difference in your skin immediately.
If you have oily skin, you might feel the
need to use a facewash as Malai tends to make your skin more oily but if you
aren't heading out that day, avoid using a facewash or atleast avoid for a
couple of hours.
So girls that was my Ubtan recipe, I hope
you find it helpful, do let me know in
the comments section how it turns out and do share with me any other methods or
products that you girls follow for exfoliation, I’d love to know. Before signing off just a request, please
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National, May 2014:Long eyelashes are considered a sign of beauty but not all of us are blessed with them. INGLOT comes to the rescue for those who need to enhance their eyelashes. Eyelashes can make quite a difference in changing your look. They can make you look glamorous, innocent, beautiful.
Providing a wide variety in the range of artificial eyelashes, INGLOT provides one for every occasion. Made of feather, synthetic or natural hair, these eyelashes provide the perfect solution to all your needs. INGLOT’s professional lash adhesive is waterproof, fast drying, unbeatable for fitting artificial eyelashes as well as individual eyelashes. It provides long lasting and comfortable eyelashes.
INGLOT’s range of eyelashes is now available from Rs. 600 onwards and is available at all INGLOT Stores in India.
About Inglot
INGLOT Company was established over 25 years ago by Wojtek Inglot, a young chemist working at that time in R&D department in a pharmaceutical company. His principal objective was to produce high quality products at fair and reasonable prices, using only the best possible ingredients and raw materials from the most reputable suppliers. All Inglot cosmetics are produced within the European Union and 95% of them are manufactured in our own state of art production facilities. We work with make-up artists and colour consultants to bring the latest trends in colour, texture and form to the market. We are constantly developing new products and have just launched the world’s first ever Breathable Nail Enamel ensuring better health care for nails whilst enhancing their beauty. Our unique Freedom System allows customers to experiment with countless shades and colour combinations of different face products, giving them the opportunity to create their own customized colour palette. We are present in 300 retail locations worldwide.
So I had a
fab Sunday thanks to the amazing Dove event hosted by Indiblogger.in. It was
held at J W Marriot and I had such a ball that I had to share it with you guys.
Great ambiance, pretty lamps completed the decor
Keeping in
line with Dove’s colors, the dress code was white, I wore a white top with blue
denims (classic and my favourite combo)
OFTD : White top with blue denims
Upon
arriving, we were given different coloured wrist bands based on which we were
divided into 12 groups of 10 each. Then we chose some playful names for our groups like the big bang, the bun games, fringe benefits etc. My group was called messy buns ;) We spent sometime to know our team mates better and then began the games!
Group photos, can you spot me?
The first activity was a Zumba session where Zumba trainers taught us some moves. This really got the crowd pumped and being the first Zumba session for most of us including me, it was a great experience. The energy in the room was infectious and set the ball rolling for a fun filled evening.
Up next was a a HUGE pool with colourful balls in it and it also had some grey
coloured balls with Dove written on them. Groups of five could play the game at a time, 3 inside the pool collecting the grey Dove balls and 2 standing outside with buckets to catch those balls. There was great team spirit and everyone was cheering for one another. Our team collected 182 balls!
Next on the fun list was a larger than life jigsaw puzzle which had to be completed in the least amount of time possible.Our team completed it in less than 3 minutes.
Puzzle solving :)
The next game was called 'Hips Don’t Lie' where we had to hula hoop for the longest time to win. This game was really fun as none of us knew how to do it but we all tried and had a good laugh over it.
After that it was time for some hair play. We were given 4 minutes each to style each other's hair. There were also some pretty accessories to help us jazz up the look.
My pretty bubble ponytail courtesy my teammate Mayuri :)
After that it was time for some pampering at the Dove Salon, a massive room with mirrors all around. I got my hair styled by Yasmine into pretty waves. I think she
did a great job. For me, this was the highlight of my day, it completely
transformed my look.
Yasmine working her magic on my hair at the Dove salon
Then we moved to the pool side for the bartender game where a bartender gave us tips on how to mix drinks, then 2 people from each team were called, one to mix the drink and the other to taste it. We were judged on who made the finest drink. Our team came in third :)
Quick selfie with Shonima and Shanaya before the bartending game
And finally it was time for dinner, a huge spread of amazing food followed by some awesome desserts. I couldn't get enough of the mud pies.
Lastly was
the Award Ceremony where the team with highest points won a gift voucher worth Rs.
5000 that can be claimed at any Lakme Salon.
But before the day finally ended, there was one last game where the participant had go inside a crystal maze and collect Dove birdies. I very enthusiastically volunteered to play the game and had a blast. It reminded me of this game show called Crystal Maze, it used to come back in the day in early 90's. Have any of you seen it? Since my opponent and I had collected almost the number of Doves we both won a voucher, yay!!
Me inside the crystal maze collecting Dove birdies
Finally the games ended and the dance floor was thrown open, we danced for almost 2 hours!!
Overall it
was a really fun event, I made a lot of crazy friends (see the pictures below for proof) and it was very well organized by Dove and Indiblogger.in. Honestly
I didn't expect it to be so much fun but it turned out to be 'legen wait for it dary!'
Madness with Nivedita and Mayuri
Another one with Nivedita and Mayuri
Posers : Ruhi, Nivedita, Mayuri and Moi ;)
And some more posing for pictures :)
So here’s a
shout out to Team Dove and Indiblogger.in. Thanks for having me there, I completely loved the idea and had it was definitely a Sunday well spent.
P.S. Thank you for the hamper and I loved the Dove pin, will be wearing it for sure :)
Goodies from Dove
Dove birdie pin :)
So girls I hope you enjoyed reading this post. For more of me, subscribe to FOMO Fashion On My Own
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