Nyx Round Lipgloss 'Apricot'

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Today I am going to review 'Nyx Round Lipgloss' Apricot which I got from StyleCraze.com recently during their Nyx Sale. 

What The Company Says?

Price: 1.99$, In India Rs 199 for 2.5 ml, I got this for Rs 169 after discount.

My Take On This Product:

When I saw Nyx Round Lipgloss available at an awesome discount,I had to buy one of these at any cost.I was confused between 'Peach' and 'Apricot'. I searched for swatches online and liked the shade 'Apricot' a lot.Its a bright coral shade and looked very pigmented too.

                                NATURAL LIGHT

These gloss comes in cute plastic tubes with a black cap which looks very girly :p and these are travel friendly too.I am getting so obsessed with this gloss that it has to be there in bag to my work place at all cost.I have never ever felt this obsessed with a gloss except Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Papaya of course.

This gloss looks very pigmented in swatches, but somehow I didn't find it that pigmented on my lips.I was not very impressed with the color payoff.It looks like a pretty Peachy pink shade with a 'Glass Like' appearance.

Its a wearable gloss, which you can wear at any time of the day anywhere.Considering its wearability, I am liking it a lot.Its staying power is maximum 2-3 hours without a meal.Its very lightweight, you wont feel a thing on your lips.Its not at all sticky and keeps my lips hydrated for a long time indeed.

                                    ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

 

Pros Of The Product:

-Cute and handy packaging.

-Very pretty coral shade.

-Its a lightweight lipgloss.

-It imparts a 'Glass like' appearance on my lips.

-It looks more of a peachy pink shade on lips.

-It stays for 2-3 hours on my lips, which is pretty good for a lip gloss.

-Its not a bit sticky.

-Keeps my lips well hydrated for a great time.

-This is such a subtle shade,I can wear it any time of the day.

-It has doe foot applicator which makes it very easy to apply on lips.

-Its very reasonable, I got this at rs 169 only.

-This gloss never gets streaky on my lips.

Cons Of The Product:

-Though it looks pigmented in swatches, doesn't look much pigmented on my lips.

-The applicator stem gets very messy and picks lots of gloss.

-The quantity is very less, only 2.5 ml.

-Once again availability is an issue.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Will I purchase it? Yes in some other shade.

My Overall Recommendation: You all girls are surely going to like this lip gloss a lot.Go and have one of these in a shade of your choice.

1-Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Papaya

2-Nyx Round Lipgloss Apricot

Living Proof Multi-Action Cell Treatment Toner

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Today i am going to review 'Living Proof Multi Action Cell treatment Toner' which I have been using since one month.So lets see, did it pass or fail? :p

 

What The Company Says?

Living Proof Skin Care is created by bio-scientists with ingredients once exclusive to top French salons and beauty spas in Europe. Featuring ultra-active Phyto Placenta (plant placenta) and enhanced with proven beauty ingredients that are endorsed even by the renowned Harley Street, London cosmetic surgeons and doctors who specialize in the beauty needs of Europe’s celebrities.

Phyto Placenta: the Next Generation in Skin care technology Seeds and buds contain young embryonic cells which are the power source for plants cell growth. They have all the components necessary for the development of cell tissue, numerous hormones, flavonoids, peptides, biostimulines, essential amino acids and mineral salts. These cells trigger plants to full blooming. Phyto Placenta: Action on Human Skin Cells These active embryonic cells penetrate deeply into the skin to “Kick-start’ and boost human cell activity & growth. The results:

1. They increase cell metabolism and oxygenation to renew and rejuvenate the skin, making it radiant
2. They strengthen the skin structure by helping in the synthesis of important proteins like collagen, elastin and keratin for a softer, suppler skin feel and appearance
3. These actions reinforce the skins ability to retain moisture, so skin looks smoother and more youthful.

Price- Rs 260 for 150 ml, I got this for Rs 235 after discount.

My Take On This Product:

Some 3-4 months back, I had read a positive review regarding this product from a blog.The person who raved about it had mentioned like she was oily skin.I am not able to recall from where I read though.Anyways, so I didn't buy it during that time, thinking its for oily skin people and wont suit me at all.Once while casually browsing an online shopping site, again I found this product and noticed that from the entire range of Living Proof, this was the only product which was quite reasonable for good quantity.Anyways as my Aroma Magic toner got finished, I thought to give this product a try seeing the ingredient list mentioning 'phyto placenta' and Mushroom' extract :p The description of the product seemed so good that I thought I will get it anyways.

Its comes in a white transparent bottle with a sturdy cap that closes nicely with a click.Packaging is simple yet sturdy.I quite like this Amber colored toner.The fragrance is very unique, though simple yet very sophisticated kind.Its a toner which I believe will suit all skin types.I am the one who really doesn't like products recommended for all skin types, but this time my opinion is very different.

Whenever I use it, It gives a cooling and soothing sensation to my skin, I feel as if I am undergoing some facial  at a renowned parlor.I have noticed, after five minutes or so, there are no visible pores as such.My skin becomes so velvety smooth with a brightening effect.There is immediate visible reduction of pore size.It removes excess oil from my T zone and keeps my skin hydrated and supple for a long time.Some times guys I forget to use a moisturizer after using it this winter.This is simply unbelievable that I would skip a mosituriser in winter :p I am damn impressed with this product.After using it, my foundation glides effortlessly on my skin.This toner is also very helpful in relieving irritated dry skin and also suppresses pimples.Its really a Multi Action toner guys.I am going to buy another one soon.Its really my HG Toner. 

Pros Of The Product:

-Its packaging is simple yet sturdy, spill proof.

-Its fragrance is very sophisticated kind, Loved it totally.

-Its Paraben Free too.

-Its removes excess oil from skin.

-It hydrates skin and maintains oil-moisture balance for a long time.

-There is instant tightening of pores.

-My skin becomes velvety smooth on application of this toner.

-There is brightening effect too, my blemishes donot look pronounced.

-Foundation glides effortlessly on skin.

-It feels very soothing on skin.

-Sometimes removes traces of makeup too.

-Very reasonable for the quantity provided.

-It contains 'Phyto placenta' and Mushroom Extracts' which were exclusively used in rich French Salons.

-Will last your three months easily.

Cons Of The Product:

-I think availability.Not easily available.

Rating:4.75 out of 5

Will I Repurchase it?

Yes Guys, I think I have found my HG Toner, so I will repurchase it.

My Overall Recommendation: Do try this one for sure from this range.You never know, you may find your HG Toner in it. :)

My Overall Experience with Natural Mantra.com

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Recently I came across an online shopping site called Natural Mantra which exclusively stocks 100% Safe, Natural, Eco-friendly products.I came to know more about this fabulous site from Bhumika's Blog post HERE

Story Behind Natural Mantra:

When our daughter was an infant, she developed eczema and the commercial lotions we tried not only didn’t work, but they were filled with chemicals that caused her to have an allergic reaction.  So, we began a search for something non-toxic for our daughter’s skin.

After reading many labels and reviews, speaking with pediatricians, other moms, and scouring websites, we finally found an organic, natural solution that helped her.  In the process, we educated ourselves and found that – after living in the U.S. for five years and moving back to India – there was not one website or one store that combined natural, organic and eco-friendly products.  This was in direct contrast to what we experienced in the United States where we could go into most stores and find natural, organic products sitting on the shelves.

The Natural Mantra Vision

We started Natural Mantra to provide a one-stop shop for parents and eco-conscious shoppers with a wide selection of natural, organic and eco-friendly products. 

Why buy natural, organic eco-friendly products when they appear to cost more than seemingly comparable products?  Well, the truth is they are not in fact, comparable.  Products that are healthier for you, your family and the environment reflect a level of care, research and quality that the other mass-produced products lack.  Many people find the organic, eco-friendly products work more effectively and they need to use less because natural products tend to use pure, undiluted and uncontaminated ingredients.  Therefore, the little extra spent on natural products turns out to be the better value.

Not only is it a better value, it is an investment in the health of your children, yourselves and the future of our planet.  We believe that everyone should have access to safe, healthy, eco-friendly products. Every product you see on NaturalMantra.com is of the highest quality, natural, organic and eco-friendly at a competitive price. At NaturalMantra.com you will find some amazing earth-friendly products.  More importantly, this is the comprehensive source for sustainable products that come from passionate sellers for thoughtful shoppers like you. 

As a founder, I want you to ‘feel good’ not only about the products you buy but also about your complete customer experience.  I would like to welcome you to experience a world of unique, organic, sustainable lifestyle products that will change the way you shop.

Yours in good health and green living and a warm welcome to a sustainable natural living..

  

Natural Mantra takes the word 'Natural' quite seriously.So lets have a look at that:

 I was seriously impressed after reading it.

About The Site:

Natural Mantra has several products from various well known Natural brands like Auravedic, Neev, Omved, Rustic Art, Soulflower, Tvam, Lass Naturals, Boon, 24Letter Mantra, The Root, Eco Farms, Last Forest, Satvic Organic, Organic India and Samskara.

They have wide range of products starting from bath and body to Spices, condiments, Kids toys, Clothes, Skin Care,Essential oils,Hair Care and organic products.

Each week,they add several new brands and products to their existing collection.I was very happy to see 'Lass Naturals' and 'Tvam' products in their site. 

Valentine Offer:

Currently an awesome Valentine offer is going on in their site, where you get a discount of Rs 250 on minimum purchase of products worth Rs 500.Do make use of this offer,its really fabulous.

My Haul:

My First Order.I have placed two more orders with them too recently! :p

I got this 100% Beeswax Tealight Candle for free. Yayee! This got such an awesome cinnamon kind fragrance, very soothing for senses.

A Note of Thanks from the Founder Nishant Nayak himself! I am really touched!  :)

 

This is NEEV Gift set.I am looking forward to use it very soon and review it too.

This Ubtan is the best one for de-tanning! I used it today and completely fell in love with it.

I bought this shampoo for getting relief from dandruff which is really affecting my hair this Winter.

My Take:

Since childhood, I love using home made products for my beauty and skin care regime.I always search for natural safe brands at shops wherever I go, but always return back with empty hands.Seriously this site has almost made my dream come true by bringing together all well known and 100% safe and eco-friendly products for all of us.Now without a guilt, I can indulge and shop a lot of Natural products for me and my family.I am kind of so happy that I have already placed two more orders with them.I have now decided to stick to Natural products and cosmetics as much as possible.I am very impressed with their service and concern.It took a while to receive my parcel, but they were equally worried too and promised me to give my money back in case I do not receive the parcel by this week.

Anyways When I received the parcel, I just could not wait even for a single second to unwrap the package and to have a look at the products I had ordered.You wont believe, the moment I opened the package there was an awesome Aroma coming from whole thing :p which lingered in my room for a long time.I used the Beewax candle that I got free with my order.Its fragrance was somehow similar to cinammon, it was really so refreshing!

The NEEV Gift set looked really good, each soap smells so heavenly.I will use the Olive Neem shampoo and Soaps, then review each of them on my blog.I used that Omved ubtan today, it was damn good sweeties, immediately removed tan and my skin has got so smooth and tightened.I am in love with all products.I wish them all the very best, please do add more such brands to your existing stock.This is kind of revolution in Indian Market, I am very sure people would surely switch over to these products in near future and dump all harmful products which are hazardous for our health.

They offer Free Shipping above an order worth Rs 1000, and charge Rs 50 for orders below it.They charge Rs 20 for Cash on Delivery option.I think they should lower the limit of Rs 1000 purchase for free shipping criteria, so that many people can shop wonderful stuff without any hesitation  from this site.

Overall, I am very impressed and  happy shopping from Natural Mantra site.I intend to purchase more products from this site because I truly believe that we all deserve this Naturally beautiful luxury! 

Likes:

-They have several well known brands like Soulflower, Omved, Auravedic, Tvam etc. in their stock.

-They continously add new brands in their site.

-The brands added by them are nearly 100% Safe and Eco-friendly.

-They wide range of payment option including Cash on Delivery.

-They offer discounts every now and then on their website.

-Very friendly and prompt.I used to get replies to all my queries almost same day via mail.

-Price of several products are quite reasonable.

-They have wide range of products starting from Wellness and being to organic food products and Kids toys, Organic clothes.

Dislikes:

-They donot offer Cash on Delivery to my place. :(

-They are completely dependent on only one courier Aramex for delivering stuff.The courier service was not at all good.Took so many days to deliver stuff to my place.

-They offer Free shipping only on order above Rs 1000.

-They charge Rs 20 extra on cash on delivery option.

-The price of several products is pretty high.

I will definitely repurchase from this site every now and then.

You can connect to them at FACEBOOK AND TWITTER too!

p.s I was given a Coupon for my first purchase,but that has not affected my review in anyway.Its as usual honest and in detail.

Effect Of Laser Treatment On Skin- Guest Post

It’s the newest and most advanced method of keeping your skin as beautiful as possible: lasers. No longer is surgery necessary to make your skin clear, vibrant and glowing. Beautiful skin relies on the power of lasers.

Lasers have become the gold standard for "http://www.skinvitality.ca"skin resurfacing treatments. Skin resurfacing, a cosmetic medical treatment that improves the presence of blemishes, wrinkles, and scarring, is a non-surgical method of rejuvenating tired, weather-beaten complexions.

How Lasers Work in Skin Resurfacing
Laser technology for skin resurfacing treatment is specially designed to target the skin at a deep layer. Simply put, the skin is exposed to precise and uniformly administered intense optical energy at a specific wavelength. This causes gentle damage to the skin, at the same time kickstarting the production of collagen and elastin, two things we all know are necessary for healthy skin. After the treatment, your skin then recovers by maintaining these elevated levels of collagen and elastin, and it’s in the recovery that you see your skin become clearer, smoother and more beautiful.
Basically all lasers for cosmetic medicine work in this manner. The treatment is far less uncomfortable, painful and requires a shorter recovery than other skin beautifying methods, but beware! Lasers require the expertise of a skilled technician and medical aesthetician. You’ll also need to be examined by a medical consultant before you go ahead with treatment, since inaccurate administration can cause lifelong negative side effects like hypopigmentation (pale spots), hyperpigmentation (dark blotches) and sensitivity to sun exposure.
These days, it’s all about less invasive methods of improving your appearance. People are turning away from surgery, and what many have found to be just as effective (if not more so) is laser technology.
You can find out more about laser skin resurfacing from your cosmetic medical provider.

 A word About Cindy Clark:

Cindy Clark is a medical consultant for Skin Vitality, one of Canada’s largest aesthetic medical providers. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Cindy has consulted with thousands of patients in her career regarding Laser Treatment.

Bourjois Paris Extrait Intense Eye Shadow No.8

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Today I am going to review Eye shadow No.8 from recently launched Bourjois Extrait Intense Eye Shadow range.

What the Company claims:  It is Made from 87% mineral pigments, precisely measured and selected, intense is highly concentrated for 2 x more coverage than a classic eyeshadow in one single application.

> Our iconic eye shadows have been women’s beauty favorite for almost 150 years.

> The formula is manufactured using Bourjois’ unique baking process for radiant color, silky textures and perfect blending.

> Intense is made up from mineral pigments.It is hypoallergenic, paraben- and fragrance-free and suitable for contact lens wearers.

> It lasts for up to 16 hours*

 * Scientifically tested on 100 panelists

Shades Available:

The essential shades, to illuminate and sculpt the eyes (01, 02, 03, 09, 10)

The dramatic shades to intensify the eyes (04, 05, 06, 07, 08)

Extrait 01- Olive green gold

Extrait 02- Beige with silver shimmer

Extrait 03- Pink Beige with silver shimmer

Extrait 04- Deep Purple

Extrait 05- Deep Green

Extrait 06- Denim Blue

Extrait 07- Khaki Brown 

Extrait 08- Brown with golden shimmer

Extrait 09-Intense Dark Brown

Extrait 10- Intense Matte black 
Price- Rs 410 for 1Gm, Rs 369 at StyleCraze.com

My Take On This Product:

This range of Intense Eye shadows have been launched very recently.I wouldn't have know anything about it, if I had not seen these beauties at Cynthia's blog first.These shadows look very cute, attractive and come with a mirror too.These are baked shadows and come in little pot like packaging with a magnetic lock which makes opening and closing of the pot very convenient.Its damn travel friendly too.Though the quantity is only 1 Gm, Its going to last me for a long time.I have used it 6-7 times and it hardly looks used.

These shadows are baked but unlike other baked eye shadows, you wont need sponge applicators to use it.The texture of the shadow is very soft and quite smooth.Just one swipe with your eye shadow brush is more than enough for your entire lid.Its the most pigmented eye shadow I have ever seen or used.I lightly swatched it on my hands and was impressed with it pigmentation.You would hardly need a second swipe when you are using this.Whenever I pick up the shadow with my eye shadow brush I have seen it sort of becomes powdery leading to wastage of product.So now I am very careful while picking it up as quantity is only 1Gm :p 

The shade number 8 is a pretty warm light brown color with very fine golden shimmer.This shadow has pearl finish and shimmers are hardly visible on my eyes, thus making it very much wearable.This shade is so unique that you can incorporate in your daily neutral eye make up, Wedding eye make up, Bridal Make up, and even while creating smokey eyes.Recently when my colleagues saw this shadow, they were more than amazed and wished to purchase this shade too. :p I felt like a personal achievement. :p

 

This eye shadow is one of the long staying eye shadows I have ever come across with.Without a primer it stays on my eyes for 5hours or so with minimal creasing towards the end.With a primer I saw it stayed for 8 hours with no crease and after that i had to remove my makeup of course.

So from my side product is total winner.I have purchased some Four shades from this range.

-Shade No.6

-Shade No.8

-Shade No.9

-Shade No.10

I intend to purchase shade No.1, 3, 4 and 5 too. :p

Pros Of The Product:

-Very cute, attractive and travel friendly packaging.

-It comes with a mirror too so helpful for touch ups.

-This is the most pigmented eye shadow i have ever used in my life.Only one swipe you require for whole eye lid application.

-The texture of the shadow is very soft and smooth, unlike other baked eye shadows.

-You don't need to use sponge applicator for this, your shadow brush would be enough.

-It has magnetic lock system, which is pretty convenient.

-With time, this do not harden much.

-I have used 6-7 times but it hardly looks used, it will last me for a long time indeed.

-Without a primer it stays on my eyes for 5+ hours with minimal creasing, with a primer it stayed for 8+ hours on my eyes without any creasing.

-Its a pretty warm light brown shade with very fine golden shimmer.

-This shade is a must have for we all Indians, will simply look flattering on our skin tone.

-You can not only use it for everyday look, but also for bridal, wedding makeup and Smokey eye make up look too.

-These are hypoallergenic, paraben and fragrance free.

-These are mineral enriched shadows, good for eyes.

-Its very reasonable for a mineral eye shadow.

-Some 10 different pretty shades are available in this range.

-Almost all shadows from this range except 10 have very fine shimmers, which do not show up much on eyes.

-The subtle shimmers give a warm glow.

-These can can be used both wet and dry.I didn't use it wet because i dint need to as these are already sooo pigmented when used dry.

Cons of the product:

-Only 1 gm is provided for Rs 410.

-many may find it a bit pricy for the quantity.

-While swiping over its surface, one has to be careful or there would be product wastage.

-Shade 2 and 3 are very shimmery, so may not be everyone's choice.

-No brush or sponge applicator is provided. (I don't even prefer those :p , so not a con for me)

-Available only at Style Craze currently that too only few shades. 

Rating: 4.75 out 5

Will I Repurchase it? Yes Yes Yes! Also I will purchase shade 1, 3, 4, 5 :p

My Overall Recommendation: Just grab one of these for sure. 

p.s I am not an Expert in Eye Makeup and stuff.So kindly bear with my pics and faults without being rude. :p