tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9838872489083616762024-03-28T12:50:08.467+05:30Beauty, Makeup And MoreHealth, Wellness, Beauty and Happiness... Indian Beauty and Wellness Blogger Debolina RajaDebolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-72017257710710099522021-01-04T13:26:00.001+05:302021-02-02T14:03:18.056+05:306 Compact Powders: Mini Reviews: Swatches: Lakme, MAC, Nykaa, Faces Canada, The Body Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_rnq9UPhQK1Pnv85TCkTdBlS1c-A2zCh8sVJeHaBittTw-iZSZ67wMJTQqUSAn7QE7Y74EFCaHkpgZlzCc0JQ7b1ejNGpHINfvs1G3zIh-BwmXgxb4ObGFMtZn7JLYfTqD_C-6ptqNAj/s2048/c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_rnq9UPhQK1Pnv85TCkTdBlS1c-A2zCh8sVJeHaBittTw-iZSZ67wMJTQqUSAn7QE7Y74EFCaHkpgZlzCc0JQ7b1ejNGpHINfvs1G3zIh-BwmXgxb4ObGFMtZn7JLYfTqD_C-6ptqNAj/w640-h480/c1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hi all you really beautiful people :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone is doing fine and healthy and sane, and are getting some time to relax too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few places where you can find me and catch up if interested :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhh1BVLe2x9BlbxkcPmlIw" target="_blank">Debolina Raja</a></div><div><br /></div><div>My Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/?hl=en" target="_blank">Debolina Raja </a></div><div><br /></div><div>I realized that while I have not bought much makeup and definitely no lipsticks, I did actually have some compacts that were either bought way back at the end of 2019 or at the start of 2020. I also got 1 or 2 after the lockdown in India was lifted. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was mainly because I live in Mumbai, which has tropical weather and I have combination skin, which is oily on the T zone and dry otherwise (it was earlier very veryyy dry overall). So yes, while I don't really use makeup, I do use compact on my T zone.</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried and tested these compacts for quite a few months and now, I can tell you just how they have worked. If you are anywhere near my skin shade, these could help you get an idea of what will work for you and which ones you can skip.</div><div><br /></div><div>The idea is not to do any brand-bashing, but I am just sharing for real which ones work for me and which ones are an absolute fail for me and why. All of these were bought by me, so nothing is sponsored either, and all the opinions shared are mine :) </div><div><br /></div><div>In the pics below where I have shared the swatch, I am wearing regular moisturizer and wearing the compact over it, like I do. I do not wear foundation, but do sometimes use a BB cream if I want to apply makeup or for an event.</div><div><br /></div><div>On a regular basis, I wear moisturizer and top it with compact.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakC-PPQ6OLADYmlxaHlKLBb_F1hvLHzP9ELlnJy-HcXy7xgI8JpYmWWe0MSbAPWOoJm8wBgqlwiRAOOwxdrhgRRdBLpymPoXpLNKMr6K5kdfhLOMr0xvothd0HYeG_z94VIjthvYE_iy0/s2048/c3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1550" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakC-PPQ6OLADYmlxaHlKLBb_F1hvLHzP9ELlnJy-HcXy7xgI8JpYmWWe0MSbAPWOoJm8wBgqlwiRAOOwxdrhgRRdBLpymPoXpLNKMr6K5kdfhLOMr0xvothd0HYeG_z94VIjthvYE_iy0/w640-h484/c3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Swatches:</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>1. </i><b><i>Lakme Radiance Compact in the shade Natural Pearl </i></b></div><div><i>2. </i><b><i>Nykaa Skingenius Skin Perfecting and Hydrating Compact in the shade Rose Beige</i></b></div><div><i>5. </i><b><i>The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder in the shade 034 Japanese Maple</i></b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NBMoXYSxQDf_EMmHOpmD6moJ2K9T8j0NL_UXRuJoVKmgGJsr9731gw3PX87JCzKeAn3FcKDLxpv52FFLfAUJ30b-IaHbTBL-HAul1SoX9WVS3CekMqJvRl01LVHq_KknsmzB05CuOJiu/s2048/c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1554" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NBMoXYSxQDf_EMmHOpmD6moJ2K9T8j0NL_UXRuJoVKmgGJsr9731gw3PX87JCzKeAn3FcKDLxpv52FFLfAUJ30b-IaHbTBL-HAul1SoX9WVS3CekMqJvRl01LVHq_KknsmzB05CuOJiu/w486-h640/c2.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Swatches:</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>3: </i><b><i>Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet & Dry Compact in the shade W04 Golden Light</i></b></div><div><i>4: </i><b><i>Faces Canada Weightless Stay Matte Compact in the shade Ivory 01</i></b></div><div><i>6: </i><b><i>MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Now I'll just show you the products up close and what I liked or didn't like about each.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>1. Lakme Radiance Compact</b><div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ve0T8DkywnkaIyJ4iPN5eOtMWZyXfKIBAnP0_GLyZM0PCM_roMMjP8722BmLnXhbZz6rR-y65_OXEux2qlf1lK2LmT3j334pWJ_XqpALnp-9CJOGnoUgPd-wYgoS56yYUIVV5kFu3hQ2/s2048/20200924_132610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ve0T8DkywnkaIyJ4iPN5eOtMWZyXfKIBAnP0_GLyZM0PCM_roMMjP8722BmLnXhbZz6rR-y65_OXEux2qlf1lK2LmT3j334pWJ_XqpALnp-9CJOGnoUgPd-wYgoS56yYUIVV5kFu3hQ2/w480-h640/20200924_132610.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This has been one of my most used and most loved compacts ever. In fact, this is one of the first ones I remember using and definitely the most used ones. This particular formula is really good and it does not make my skin feel cakey or heavy. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also love the fact that this is so easy on the pocket and actually does just what it needs to do! Remove any excess oil while keeping my face feeling fresh and comfortable.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Price: Rs. 140 for 9g</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This is definitely one of the best ones for me! </b> </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeYtMbMOMpSSdh5c2Q50NErh7VeZ-hhhimR2bfk5AUS52gqM6vkrk8VxE5IIRTXFziRKz6114RGbVxSSZVit6jaxk0l_n-T6eCRy350BsRtVS08kEfIvrccYCxdvrwdpvs2pWA1ftLSgx/s2048/20200924_132619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="2048" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeYtMbMOMpSSdh5c2Q50NErh7VeZ-hhhimR2bfk5AUS52gqM6vkrk8VxE5IIRTXFziRKz6114RGbVxSSZVit6jaxk0l_n-T6eCRy350BsRtVS08kEfIvrccYCxdvrwdpvs2pWA1ftLSgx/w640-h586/20200924_132619.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bVSmmhOU3vEoVyCUyLy5N6ki5r07DR2w896TZylVzE2pf9Wr0-c6TOeI5D98OQUlMvEHF_rtI6aGjqJQ1oVgydcjFDFD3ONilrdQu8sOrn9DlIyIzGtABqFCV2i7cSi2O5EIK9M6FF1-/s2048/20200924_132629.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1966" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bVSmmhOU3vEoVyCUyLy5N6ki5r07DR2w896TZylVzE2pf9Wr0-c6TOeI5D98OQUlMvEHF_rtI6aGjqJQ1oVgydcjFDFD3ONilrdQu8sOrn9DlIyIzGtABqFCV2i7cSi2O5EIK9M6FF1-/w614-h640/20200924_132629.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>2. Nykaa Skingenius Skin Perfecting and Hydrating Compact in the shade Rose Beige</b></div><div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JIJXalforcGQDu5kpiot-cvhCr2Df0N-CAPnI66V5vlmqTsUS5GH9qGdrc5TjrlHvIxpyub9PM63tBvRA2Q5CkTL_YTqM6g6F3YHLd78awJxo-oaCTwMRgH5zZ744Dfc5AsAuGdaui2r/s2048/20200924_132716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JIJXalforcGQDu5kpiot-cvhCr2Df0N-CAPnI66V5vlmqTsUS5GH9qGdrc5TjrlHvIxpyub9PM63tBvRA2Q5CkTL_YTqM6g6F3YHLd78awJxo-oaCTwMRgH5zZ744Dfc5AsAuGdaui2r/w520-h640/20200924_132716.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first time I have bought this compact and I am happy with the match it gives as well as the texture. If you see on the swatch, you will notice that the Lakme Radiance Compact (#1) and this one are the closest match.</div><div><br /></div><div>This does not feel very heavy and can easily be worn over moisturizer. I feel this is great for those who do not wear makeup and want something light and easy to wear to help prevent the face from becoming too oily.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Price: Rs. 525 for 9g </b>(I always feel that Nykaa really overprices it's products a lot)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>I may have gone for it but at this price, definitely not. I would any day choose the simple Lakme Radiance Compact which is way cheaper and works way better.</b></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0CweB5uQgWBFj1m2XqvEZITjwWYt7POqblyaLRIzt11iEYm5hyrWUWEbXTuZ7vTXAtQ8g0FtABGgdo3lVMRDJ3_EQuvQadBB0iiSEvwRBG0l9PprahwUVbh3r2rCUnUvzLeyYKm1YV8i/s2048/20200924_132722+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="2048" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0CweB5uQgWBFj1m2XqvEZITjwWYt7POqblyaLRIzt11iEYm5hyrWUWEbXTuZ7vTXAtQ8g0FtABGgdo3lVMRDJ3_EQuvQadBB0iiSEvwRBG0l9PprahwUVbh3r2rCUnUvzLeyYKm1YV8i/w640-h624/20200924_132722+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl9dj5RoxlsVTL8lnqyAVSu5xELWJQriSCknoA9FizyoBs1m6BF-mIKtrgKZPe0jthfG7UFFTTgxKzem1kKxXgLPZMmb_R_8ZB_z0BXYHZ-cfhNQigpIUj1QrUSQSDmfJeh5a4FODWiBH/s2048/20200924_132735.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl9dj5RoxlsVTL8lnqyAVSu5xELWJQriSCknoA9FizyoBs1m6BF-mIKtrgKZPe0jthfG7UFFTTgxKzem1kKxXgLPZMmb_R_8ZB_z0BXYHZ-cfhNQigpIUj1QrUSQSDmfJeh5a4FODWiBH/w640-h630/20200924_132735.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet & Dry Compact in the shade W04 Golden Light</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJAJaDV2wPOcnGMzfR51H6nxfdqbteEiGWKE2N39O9ePFjd1zmpaaJeFJHnVBq3QqdR3kn69g3Wi-cmedz2BTMVVqeuUC8KhuwSorZKuWPBBfkdkcRnTxHneZfLM0aFHWjsotMTYV5R-N/s2048/20200924_133111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1721" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJAJaDV2wPOcnGMzfR51H6nxfdqbteEiGWKE2N39O9ePFjd1zmpaaJeFJHnVBq3QqdR3kn69g3Wi-cmedz2BTMVVqeuUC8KhuwSorZKuWPBBfkdkcRnTxHneZfLM0aFHWjsotMTYV5R-N/w538-h640/20200924_133111.jpg" width="538" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have used this compact a few times earlier, and this is one of those that I use when I want to wear some makeup and carry this for a touchup. It stays on a really long time and does a great job at keeping your skin looking dewy yet oil-free while feeling light. You don't really feel cakey at all with this one.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, you can choose to wear it in the regular way or with a higher intensity by switching from a dry sponge to a moist one. You don't really need to use this one a lot and a little bit goes a big way. So the price point is not as drastically high as it may look initially. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Price: Rs. 825 for 9g</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This is definitely one of the best ones for me when I want something a little more makeup-ey. </b></div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXWB3q-D-t-kIzsPUhXIETnWpFreT4lwLNtGrv6zxmyTom7m9dykxN1_YXXOOmg-L6HzuAfzOiUHByp226LJjrsmdxQlVJ21d60wE0x2hZiNrfayIB_0PdSoF5r-rbwCutaWIzQBCCaNW/s2048/20200924_133126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="2048" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXWB3q-D-t-kIzsPUhXIETnWpFreT4lwLNtGrv6zxmyTom7m9dykxN1_YXXOOmg-L6HzuAfzOiUHByp226LJjrsmdxQlVJ21d60wE0x2hZiNrfayIB_0PdSoF5r-rbwCutaWIzQBCCaNW/w640-h584/20200924_133126.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBW56xOadRxFQkRRlfC06EkRZLQpO9SNb9eBMePseBOdFU3tHky8z2Qma4kB2VMrTAEu5QJZ8Keysds0oXgqdJEBS0220qzmbua3aXMQzCWOzAEXcrQP3rCx3AniJRooQAE2po4XMACOU/s2048/20200924_133139.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBW56xOadRxFQkRRlfC06EkRZLQpO9SNb9eBMePseBOdFU3tHky8z2Qma4kB2VMrTAEu5QJZ8Keysds0oXgqdJEBS0220qzmbua3aXMQzCWOzAEXcrQP3rCx3AniJRooQAE2po4XMACOU/w628-h640/20200924_133139.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>4. Faces Canada Weightless Stay Matte Compact in the shade Ivory 01</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu9ztwOOAz3x_AwO7cTTaNuU8SAg2V-u79bTv3knNYOvc1F_sOCn5SC9riHRDLDXw5Yigbdibax7ONiY-0Um7D-cOlhWUFvkH9efU4uOD_Kk3YZE1xn1DhyWKy46yBMtv5bc7dkJfJoXO/s2048/20200924_133238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu9ztwOOAz3x_AwO7cTTaNuU8SAg2V-u79bTv3knNYOvc1F_sOCn5SC9riHRDLDXw5Yigbdibax7ONiY-0Um7D-cOlhWUFvkH9efU4uOD_Kk3YZE1xn1DhyWKy46yBMtv5bc7dkJfJoXO/w480-h640/20200924_133238.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first time I bought a compact from Faces Canada and I quite liked it actually. The texture is really smooth and silky and it is very light-weight, which is how I like them.</div><div><br /></div><div>I found the shade to be a good match and it blends in really well too. Also, it works well over bare skin or just on a moisturizer base, which is what I need. I have worn this at home when I wanted to keep the oiliness at bay, and also outdoors, and it has worked very well for me. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Price: Rs. 199 for 9g</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>I will definitely go for this one if I am looking for something other than the usual Lakme one. </b> </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVENq-lkL8dHftqwUoYmKxml3JWiZeDllPTjbflfqU1gic6SSrGRCXE61u2w9pJvX1rcE2rJlymaH5724epu-WsXKsj06KEyfnRLXWJ7gWdx1rvd9-w4fwELQkerYiHR6RK5otroxdcr8D/s2048/20200924_133303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVENq-lkL8dHftqwUoYmKxml3JWiZeDllPTjbflfqU1gic6SSrGRCXE61u2w9pJvX1rcE2rJlymaH5724epu-WsXKsj06KEyfnRLXWJ7gWdx1rvd9-w4fwELQkerYiHR6RK5otroxdcr8D/w640-h394/20200924_133303.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq63FERf1ubBW1lADt7YOjU_MgHS8H5F7emSVUnO9pbva1pL6H7E16P4emuLM9UlXzD-rpq5Q-tjAvjbRBd3brI-oFIKP5iYdGAPy-zmjZ7Tpn1V76lWY8gw-7u6zC51H0e6cBfhsnKfly/s2048/20200924_133319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1849" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq63FERf1ubBW1lADt7YOjU_MgHS8H5F7emSVUnO9pbva1pL6H7E16P4emuLM9UlXzD-rpq5Q-tjAvjbRBd3brI-oFIKP5iYdGAPy-zmjZ7Tpn1V76lWY8gw-7u6zC51H0e6cBfhsnKfly/w578-h640/20200924_133319.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><b>5. The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder in the shade 034 Japanese Maple</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpvBWDl5Iwu3EBQPQvkXbzZXFesZV6PCvsmwQNyxvVdM6KppanP7ZSgfwtFpZfmI9rjhDPX-vxGZQqFGdnLqYJJocXEgXGQOQJkhTEWGce6dbUxWbJAj4TQSbDtOHaMOQ-7A2B8_sVmTi/s2048/20200924_132827.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="2048" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpvBWDl5Iwu3EBQPQvkXbzZXFesZV6PCvsmwQNyxvVdM6KppanP7ZSgfwtFpZfmI9rjhDPX-vxGZQqFGdnLqYJJocXEgXGQOQJkhTEWGce6dbUxWbJAj4TQSbDtOHaMOQ-7A2B8_sVmTi/w640-h624/20200924_132827.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, this is the last time I will buy any makeup or cosmetic kind of product from The Body Shop. While the brand has got their body butters absolutely on point and have the best in the market, their makeup is absolute c$%p.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first reason that I will not buy any makeup/cosmetic from them ever again is because unlike what I thought, that their products are made in the UK, they are all MADE IN CHINA. Nope, does not work for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, coming to the compact, are you able to see just how horribly cakey and flaky this is? Till date, The Body Shop compact is one of the worst ones I have ever used. Absolutely ridiculously pathetically c$^p. </div><div><br /></div><div>The texture - horrible</div><div>The effect - horrible</div><div>The pricing compared to what it does - horrible</div><div>The shade match for Indian skin tones - horrible</div><div>The effectiveness - horrible</div><div>The overall look - horrible</div><div>The overall feel on skin - horrible</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I said enough.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, I purchased this in September 2020, and they sent me a product that would expire in December 2020. Wow.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Price: Rs. 1095 for 10g (joke!!!!)</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This went in the bin, where it belongs </b> </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CYb0cAG6V0fz4ZLs-nD4gx1374wCpxffllKWiHCj9ZyUSq_Zf_ECTvwmk32sPuIIt_mUPOXp24FNhsadtP56KBkft6X8K6dggHUexObvwol0BV9kazMaXICzWPCqfGGmo18Yn04B2J18/s2048/20200924_132834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2048" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CYb0cAG6V0fz4ZLs-nD4gx1374wCpxffllKWiHCj9ZyUSq_Zf_ECTvwmk32sPuIIt_mUPOXp24FNhsadtP56KBkft6X8K6dggHUexObvwol0BV9kazMaXICzWPCqfGGmo18Yn04B2J18/w640-h626/20200924_132834.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVgJj6SeKLv2Ts-vjbmQg9vx92OEah3ciLNzhH1QUpN2Zfgbhlq2ZiADUasZrK1UxnVaXdm-cdR5jRKx1JXjNwURK13wzqji9RRvpZh1HjGm813sTwXvMgQqh3-yUIXXm8oy_NwZ4eAKN/s2048/20200924_132842.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1996" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVgJj6SeKLv2Ts-vjbmQg9vx92OEah3ciLNzhH1QUpN2Zfgbhlq2ZiADUasZrK1UxnVaXdm-cdR5jRKx1JXjNwURK13wzqji9RRvpZh1HjGm813sTwXvMgQqh3-yUIXXm8oy_NwZ4eAKN/w624-h640/20200924_132842.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>6. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHLKC-UhbN4DJ5lcENrQL4Vv7HydPuPBF1QJfpdcuzF64xtj9hX9KdN2CJIjWTTp11QLPEz0B2WNiBUCAlcE5ELHethtS86A8fURfYCcxc2o3TJMRaqcrLxfAV4_wwq-IU-7Hj6Fyb3Rp/s2048/20200924_133338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1693" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHLKC-UhbN4DJ5lcENrQL4Vv7HydPuPBF1QJfpdcuzF64xtj9hX9KdN2CJIjWTTp11QLPEz0B2WNiBUCAlcE5ELHethtS86A8fURfYCcxc2o3TJMRaqcrLxfAV4_wwq-IU-7Hj6Fyb3Rp/w530-h640/20200924_133338.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div><br /></div>After years of listening from others about the wonders of MAC products and why it is an absolute must to try them at least once, I finally decided to give it a try. </div><div><br /></div><div>Friends had been telling me for years about why I should definitely try MAC and how I would fall in love with it and what not. Well, I guess the swatch image will show you just what it really is worth.</div><div><br /></div><div>First up, I think the MAC sales women are not very well trained in understanding skin tone matches. The one lady who was interacting with me told me that I should go for for NC42. Now please understand that I have never bought a MAC product and so, I am not equipped with the NC term. For me, fair, medium, wheatish, warm and dark skin tone terms work just fine, and I don't think these are derogatory in any way, but just what it is and functional.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, when she said I should go for NC42 I went ahead with it. I told her that I want something light, and she assured me this was light weight.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hmm.....right....why not?</div><div><br /></div><div>First thought the moment I applied it - TOOOO CAKEY!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am guessing that for those who wear foundation on a daily basis, this must be great, and the cakey feeling is nothing new or weird. But for someone who does not wear makeup and is clear that the product needs to be lightweight, smooth and breathable, this is c$@p.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, the shade was so so darker than my natural skin tone that I couldn't wear it even if I tried. And trying to use this as a contour would be useless, as this is too heavy for that and I don't really do much contouring.</div><div><br /></div><div>I gave it to a friend who could at least use it for contouring if nothing else.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am actually happy that the first and only product I bought from MAC turned out to be so pathetic, as now I won't waste any more money on this brand :)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Price: Rs. 2,900 for who cares</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Joke!!!</b></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsccch1JtlThHVG82SOJkCtAGW_3PSyO0tAAYcV6F6yS9NojuqkPTk1fUQVZcZv1AZuMDndcUDHpNmWWcJbfx4VUn3JOJWExq5Y4iKonmNrNKN7I3b5oz8-h9xLLlrtZeS3409ZUPu07ay/s2048/20200924_133346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2002" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsccch1JtlThHVG82SOJkCtAGW_3PSyO0tAAYcV6F6yS9NojuqkPTk1fUQVZcZv1AZuMDndcUDHpNmWWcJbfx4VUn3JOJWExq5Y4iKonmNrNKN7I3b5oz8-h9xLLlrtZeS3409ZUPu07ay/w626-h640/20200924_133346.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTG3cfbt2GKcttPpsJdffkiCwoS3Quxk9D4-5Se28kZPmYWiUYCJfGps8pSnnl8hw3pWI_ZZo_KUlMWu-ZHKJpduHrVVpzK8fasqvphXGG5jXWjOHqFD03bh75JpIq2LccG4MNoQY97piU/s2048/20200924_133358.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2013" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTG3cfbt2GKcttPpsJdffkiCwoS3Quxk9D4-5Se28kZPmYWiUYCJfGps8pSnnl8hw3pWI_ZZo_KUlMWu-ZHKJpduHrVVpzK8fasqvphXGG5jXWjOHqFD03bh75JpIq2LccG4MNoQY97piU/w630-h640/20200924_133358.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><br /><div>So yes, that was my take on all of these compacts. My favourite still remains Lakme, what is your's?</div><div><br /></div><div>Take care, especially of your mental as well as physical health, and stay hydrated and happy :) </div><div><br /></div><div>See you all soon. And if you wish, do drop by on my YouTube channel or Instagram page :) </div><div><br /></div><div>- Debolina Raja</div></div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-59787821921506947602020-09-20T13:02:00.007+05:302020-09-20T13:02:58.648+05:30Deyga Skincare and Wellness Products: Pure, Handcrafted, Natural: #VocalForLocal #IndianBrands #MadeInIndia <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KNZ6J3-4GblaCwlmmSiFgYFVhFKIRgxx6H12KTeIzBwwg9GRbb4LoPhjmPf4EaCL40J_pYw85CUzxCOkNzicnJNV4bqQCRC7tgfoTp73rQaLAWG83CMPXPjekdZcoZm8TWW80DuyVX_i/s2048/20200918_144115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2048" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KNZ6J3-4GblaCwlmmSiFgYFVhFKIRgxx6H12KTeIzBwwg9GRbb4LoPhjmPf4EaCL40J_pYw85CUzxCOkNzicnJNV4bqQCRC7tgfoTp73rQaLAWG83CMPXPjekdZcoZm8TWW80DuyVX_i/w640-h582/20200918_144115.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My love for all things natural is well-known and I am always looking out for brands that are Made in India, are local and use natural ingredients. <div><br /></div><div>I have already used products from the <a href="https://deyga.in/" target="_blank">brand Deyga</a>, so this time, wanted to try out something else from their line.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are 4 products I have tried out this time from their skincare and wellness range.</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Lemongrass Essential Oil</div><div>2. Cream-based Deo</div><div>3. Talc Free Powder</div><div>4. Face Pack</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried out the products for more than a month and now I can give a detailed review and an honest look into how these worked for me.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKY15PIjKSlR3FdwkT1Fr-49LKWsJPA0IpfW3UDNZdNgoSGBvdb2zYNGnlv2Weq3xFpjaOv1Suk78FF5HUzFKbj52mKN6GLieam7BfnsX9PYfpULrM0_bAsGOTBtt2fQtdaDZ2FR96XQM/s2048/20200918_143355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1983" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKY15PIjKSlR3FdwkT1Fr-49LKWsJPA0IpfW3UDNZdNgoSGBvdb2zYNGnlv2Weq3xFpjaOv1Suk78FF5HUzFKbj52mKN6GLieam7BfnsX9PYfpULrM0_bAsGOTBtt2fQtdaDZ2FR96XQM/w621-h640/20200918_143355.jpg" width="621" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For a few months now, I have been making cleaning liquid at home myself, but I do add a few drops essential oil to ensure the house smells nice and fresh. Lemongrass is a favourite scent of mine and when I saw that Deyga has a Lemongrass Essential Oil, I was quick to get it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The scent comes in a sweet bottle that proudly states:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cruelty-free</li><li>No added colours/preservatives</li><li>Recyclable </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRXkZQLxlSTQnD-4oiavXBqR1HzcrK92pbI5Yj979NMh3HquYDp330EgVsbVxrwOatYQzsH2zBb9durryiPF0y5_WdTOc_DyR4pNz2HTFZmi5-FadvNNuW09e2vKldcbUNxZBlLhuHqZF0/s2048/20200918_143416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="2048" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRXkZQLxlSTQnD-4oiavXBqR1HzcrK92pbI5Yj979NMh3HquYDp330EgVsbVxrwOatYQzsH2zBb9durryiPF0y5_WdTOc_DyR4pNz2HTFZmi5-FadvNNuW09e2vKldcbUNxZBlLhuHqZF0/w640-h348/20200918_143416.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a 10 ml bottle</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7L63JgC6ZlmJ3QK1YfOJkU2dZPDCYRCJb7rS9SgF8EBkqE0D1L1LGrOXmPykUh6bX3s8y9G_rup8XOk2Bs01_dtOEII5Ou8FJVuo7gKP75okE9E_4j8oLU5QnD-RaIpxRoOqzc76aD27/s2048/20200918_143457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7L63JgC6ZlmJ3QK1YfOJkU2dZPDCYRCJb7rS9SgF8EBkqE0D1L1LGrOXmPykUh6bX3s8y9G_rup8XOk2Bs01_dtOEII5Ou8FJVuo7gKP75okE9E_4j8oLU5QnD-RaIpxRoOqzc76aD27/w640-h326/20200918_143457.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is priced at INR 250 for 10 ml and has an 8 month best-before date</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9Nm_kg0b8b3ytQQ9YXOoSD0b1FmHnfd5FYuwY-YCzokK8vzbjg5-4wSJakKPYa5bX0cfZ7jQ6NQREgT5rvVoPIup_d2Od1FPg8i2L8sqW9sFUg1IzmENabXGLuZ9VSoLCb4LSPOnvGnL/s2686/20200918_143518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1171" data-original-width="2686" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9Nm_kg0b8b3ytQQ9YXOoSD0b1FmHnfd5FYuwY-YCzokK8vzbjg5-4wSJakKPYa5bX0cfZ7jQ6NQREgT5rvVoPIup_d2Od1FPg8i2L8sqW9sFUg1IzmENabXGLuZ9VSoLCb4LSPOnvGnL/w640-h280/20200918_143518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The bottle is like any other glass bottle that you usually find essential oils in. The opening is good enough to allow an easy flow of the oil so be careful when you are adding the drops. It is easy to use as the oil won't fall out suddenly and comes out mostly in regulated drops. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am loving this one!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have used it to clean the house by adding in my cleaners and I have used it with candles too and it just smells divine. Also, the pricing is not high especially because the oil has a beautiful strong scent that will linger for long, which means you barely need a drop and not more. It will last a long time.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06nlB05zR14rNcNho5Mu-xWC76upa6SxxHePUJH4ww6-8V_1kqoxTPy5hyMJSFhJaeqQygAR7gzt9uNIkV_izAujUjitSeSa-wknA3o9z4EI_KLdq-Hwbp0c1HTeacS8XByLw-9jiOjss/s2048/20200918_143549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="2048" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06nlB05zR14rNcNho5Mu-xWC76upa6SxxHePUJH4ww6-8V_1kqoxTPy5hyMJSFhJaeqQygAR7gzt9uNIkV_izAujUjitSeSa-wknA3o9z4EI_KLdq-Hwbp0c1HTeacS8XByLw-9jiOjss/w640-h366/20200918_143549.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now here is a very interesting deodorant that I found and immediately wanted to try out. I have used a cream based deo only once and that was more like a cream perfume.</div><div><br /></div><div>The beauty of this one is that it comes in a beautiful Jasmine scent and what really caught my eye is the packaging. The product is in an entirely cardboard tube, and you have to push it from the bottom to continue using as you go. You can already see that I have been using this a lot - the PUSH was at the bottom level when it arrived and it is now halfway through.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqEfsWo-5KuA6VBqr6kkru-NJDv0GsPbzuu8aO413NDpykCVJfnNtiVMnr0sw6Z5RcBD1UhhtbBLWvFC55WDzeFH5-h9jIKcTOusVRFSe_HMRLRH_2ePserdwVmksCY8uJ1RZ49ZucMf5/s2048/20200918_143607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2013" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqEfsWo-5KuA6VBqr6kkru-NJDv0GsPbzuu8aO413NDpykCVJfnNtiVMnr0sw6Z5RcBD1UhhtbBLWvFC55WDzeFH5-h9jIKcTOusVRFSe_HMRLRH_2ePserdwVmksCY8uJ1RZ49ZucMf5/w630-h640/20200918_143607.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Entirely cardboard</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q9h2G-44f9EX8XbJSImW8fYEywzYj7rSimPDoCMvFhmrACuuFnGu3Fcep2Y5786Hn-DamKSPJ50_ipMxkIg9zxBDUxbknkbHxeUIxGfXGXRNGXOmOdLepkyv-a2d4n6sEHRu7nnYYR8K/s2541/20200918_143615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="2541" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Q9h2G-44f9EX8XbJSImW8fYEywzYj7rSimPDoCMvFhmrACuuFnGu3Fcep2Y5786Hn-DamKSPJ50_ipMxkIg9zxBDUxbknkbHxeUIxGfXGXRNGXOmOdLepkyv-a2d4n6sEHRu7nnYYR8K/w640-h312/20200918_143615.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I use it on my neck area and sometimes on my wrists too as I just love the fragrance a lot. You can apply it anywhere on the skin where you have the pulse points, such as behind the ears, under the arms, on your wrists, on the neck and so on, to let it keep you smelling and feeling fresh for longer. </div><div><br /></div><div>Also, this does not leave any sticky patches on the skin and is quite good. A little goes a long way. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitug40GqfUvUBKji7_AUuQ3ZvqypGk3NXBzKFmp-uTh7nWep2fZHpF0RHms1881eIJBtqZiuJJaaTfgqF5EqAdAcgBhvLvb3hXmCzOtELeG8LAe6LaBfO2p7CfWQTrA_6tjnvhZ4FB0Q5h/s2048/20200918_143625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1330" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitug40GqfUvUBKji7_AUuQ3ZvqypGk3NXBzKFmp-uTh7nWep2fZHpF0RHms1881eIJBtqZiuJJaaTfgqF5EqAdAcgBhvLvb3hXmCzOtELeG8LAe6LaBfO2p7CfWQTrA_6tjnvhZ4FB0Q5h/w416-h640/20200918_143625.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrvYzBCunGX_kWjaPlSNB4JxKDD2OnYMY0IY_rlznycyT9j2XcoGzDyLTAEl9sqVe1AxJ9pFdNmWvre8CVDF4WSexc4qj7-q8X4zTG74yGdyjsg0AwCGH_MNc_pOZqtyGBrK2E4XOkFyp/s2048/20200918_143643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1317" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrvYzBCunGX_kWjaPlSNB4JxKDD2OnYMY0IY_rlznycyT9j2XcoGzDyLTAEl9sqVe1AxJ9pFdNmWvre8CVDF4WSexc4qj7-q8X4zTG74yGdyjsg0AwCGH_MNc_pOZqtyGBrK2E4XOkFyp/w412-h640/20200918_143643.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The packaging proudly states:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cruelty-free</li><li>Bio-degradable</li><li>Handmade</li></ul><div>This 70 gm product is priced at INR 650. This is quite reasonable as the product will last a long time. </div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yA8NfvgSgXeRkGf1n9baWu7sW0NiKb386NcDgMJv3Nn8rI40lQ29n-es5knVJ1mDF_fjx9JjzjBgYLu5UznNojlNArj57ECVA7xEg3sQZ5hKbzwpCdb0XJ__NOqBwQF29kWB8yWvbwHY/s2048/20200918_143658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1552" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6yA8NfvgSgXeRkGf1n9baWu7sW0NiKb386NcDgMJv3Nn8rI40lQ29n-es5knVJ1mDF_fjx9JjzjBgYLu5UznNojlNArj57ECVA7xEg3sQZ5hKbzwpCdb0XJ__NOqBwQF29kWB8yWvbwHY/w484-h640/20200918_143658.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Proudly states:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>No added colours/preservatives</li><li>Made in India</li></ul><div>This too has a Best-Before date of 8 months from the date of manufacture. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69MiOBR7-CL5tu1MAR9REi9ZLY8Wn0pGNjuG7GTkRMWX7iSuez51KsVf5fzHYQIKvL2t6ZD8_bVzp1-4_WSlkojn1TdswI688iS1qh0PJtIRQetLxLzmgNKMmbuyul3aaHEnXV1JBIsQ8/s2048/20200918_143730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1273" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69MiOBR7-CL5tu1MAR9REi9ZLY8Wn0pGNjuG7GTkRMWX7iSuez51KsVf5fzHYQIKvL2t6ZD8_bVzp1-4_WSlkojn1TdswI688iS1qh0PJtIRQetLxLzmgNKMmbuyul3aaHEnXV1JBIsQ8/w398-h640/20200918_143730.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div>The next product I tried out is a Talc Free Powder and the scent I chose is Rose. Just remember that this is a body product and not meant for the face. I tried out for the face too to make sure whether or not it is apt for the face, and while you may go on and use it for the face, without any side effects, it may give a whitish look, which is not what I want.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a really nice powder to help absorb and reduce any sweating, and just make you smell fresh and nice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsASfmgY0t539-OlEwmeXu6_CJwe4OyKm3bF1dwms8jKsHaEwauey1sEM8ehYH2GAUuQR0n2We2enWSVF0NyuSJpNDxslM_csFr6yjxoVfh0lg7J5X6U0o1Sed_7rxrmRgstO-ok-9Af0p/s2048/20200918_143743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1219" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsASfmgY0t539-OlEwmeXu6_CJwe4OyKm3bF1dwms8jKsHaEwauey1sEM8ehYH2GAUuQR0n2We2enWSVF0NyuSJpNDxslM_csFr6yjxoVfh0lg7J5X6U0o1Sed_7rxrmRgstO-ok-9Af0p/w380-h640/20200918_143743.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The product states:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Nourishing</li><li>Hypo-allergenic</li><li>Non-toxic</li></ul><div>It is priced at INR 600 for 100gm of product, which is a good pricing given the fact that you don't need to use too much.</div></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KCs5M5aQDo_I3cCfb5WmfRhkfuou6gjxw1rrv6AwM8SZkEfbx8pxof-etzB9gJcvngByLd0bNRpfX2fb9Gmrgqs02decMVXdUf0INauuGEsDGaKjaUutpNqCtE0q-cOs86zkduoabrsv/s2048/20200918_143758.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1263" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KCs5M5aQDo_I3cCfb5WmfRhkfuou6gjxw1rrv6AwM8SZkEfbx8pxof-etzB9gJcvngByLd0bNRpfX2fb9Gmrgqs02decMVXdUf0INauuGEsDGaKjaUutpNqCtE0q-cOs86zkduoabrsv/w394-h640/20200918_143758.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am happy to see that it mentions all the ingredients used, which are:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Organic arrowroot powder</li><li>Kaolin clay</li><li>Cornstarch powder</li><li>Rose powder</li><li>Olive oil</li><li>Rose essential oil</li></ul><div>It also states:</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Talc-free</li><li>Gluten-free</li><li>BPA-free</li><li>Cruelty-free</li><li>Handmade</li><li>Made in India</li></ul><div>Basically, this also ticks all the boxes for me :) </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6agQ0dFiwyGA05Qb7muORy7v5YQDg6aIG9s9XXqsMMhrFbM93fuRlqb85Fd-hPci7UkRgJ6ky8LgMTu2rvnN5hBfLOf-PpbncIlDAMI3VTT7Qrxpse_sxvVrt7sMqAHBaqTVEs2UC8bGo/s2048/20200918_143806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="2048" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6agQ0dFiwyGA05Qb7muORy7v5YQDg6aIG9s9XXqsMMhrFbM93fuRlqb85Fd-hPci7UkRgJ6ky8LgMTu2rvnN5hBfLOf-PpbncIlDAMI3VTT7Qrxpse_sxvVrt7sMqAHBaqTVEs2UC8bGo/w640-h518/20200918_143806.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The opening is simple to use and easy to shut and seal. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOH_V4FQlnld7izG3sziq2gXJdiqC-pWYGn3YojLMq4nfjeVzzKCA3dqAaCMZ-mHOmDDzZ0O2TVhzyE1iM-hWqsT_f_iZlZgPzRRSmSC94g61ypD_8Gtn45-DIGUKWEnATYwoH6jegVkW/s2048/20200918_143835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOH_V4FQlnld7izG3sziq2gXJdiqC-pWYGn3YojLMq4nfjeVzzKCA3dqAaCMZ-mHOmDDzZ0O2TVhzyE1iM-hWqsT_f_iZlZgPzRRSmSC94g61ypD_8Gtn45-DIGUKWEnATYwoH6jegVkW/w494-h640/20200918_143835.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next on is a face pack powder that I wanted to try out. It came in this beautiful cardboard packaging which I am very happy about, especially as it is quite sturdy and I can re-use this box. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V0TOEhjQ3Kl2c_efaOGvYoqLbFFi9iti3C0cLPt3lX5f2u3DGhmvSGSMDCAOLtqjxsqug8U8kfNaTHUFGURMt9cB6Sv0ewdwM9gerlrIN-aowsb6Fmq5-0kU-W6S2MEfQwIuv7mxpTlK/s2048/20200918_143911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V0TOEhjQ3Kl2c_efaOGvYoqLbFFi9iti3C0cLPt3lX5f2u3DGhmvSGSMDCAOLtqjxsqug8U8kfNaTHUFGURMt9cB6Sv0ewdwM9gerlrIN-aowsb6Fmq5-0kU-W6S2MEfQwIuv7mxpTlK/w496-h640/20200918_143911.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The cardboard box was carefully lined with bubble wrap to keep the glass jar of product safe in transit.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t6tNmfFtwo9mi1ifHTdF_wvhVq4WCvthMytVOTT7BA0j1EzjHgfs91Dgi-c8KwGFsrMN977s7ry3p36Er0xY7GSHcjjEBOaJBi06zKZG4OqlbmLlsD0eP-dVhwdIH9DjSGYCrmfnykas/s2048/20200918_143931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t6tNmfFtwo9mi1ifHTdF_wvhVq4WCvthMytVOTT7BA0j1EzjHgfs91Dgi-c8KwGFsrMN977s7ry3p36Er0xY7GSHcjjEBOaJBi06zKZG4OqlbmLlsD0eP-dVhwdIH9DjSGYCrmfnykas/w580-h640/20200918_143931.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The charcoal face pack powder came in this glass jar which I will of course re-use.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka8oNCAHWQfrF0UB26WWllRFlRDJB16RlOyVVuxG5XKNUiOeWcWzTH1o6fpYtCDCV20vIwZiF-3PvBsrw5IxpNH9FE_4wFW9UHrcoNAiI9eAplxTdVc-qDxefQuMf3gVTzqzQECuWRdbk/s2048/20200918_143942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka8oNCAHWQfrF0UB26WWllRFlRDJB16RlOyVVuxG5XKNUiOeWcWzTH1o6fpYtCDCV20vIwZiF-3PvBsrw5IxpNH9FE_4wFW9UHrcoNAiI9eAplxTdVc-qDxefQuMf3gVTzqzQECuWRdbk/w604-h640/20200918_143942.jpg" width="604" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is priced at INR 490 for 200 ml of product, which is quite reasonable. As with its other products, this too has a Best-Before date of 8 months from the date of manufacture. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is very easy to use - just mix it with a toner of your choice, I use it with rose water and some fresh aloe vera gel and apply. Keep on for 15 minutes and wash off. You can apply a toner afterwards, but since I don't really use too many products I don't apply anything.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B3IvWBySwQ-nyIQXyxsqXdZHWg_XSaoifFRi1unbt3eV1ArAWyOpZZlX1lnGpjkBiB02MzbwT9V9qRwpdQ98MsMYCHdH3ZRL_YAT0QeRBSFhIx-hXxxklCyroMhVjmvoPZkojIOM63dS/s2048/20200918_143953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2003" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B3IvWBySwQ-nyIQXyxsqXdZHWg_XSaoifFRi1unbt3eV1ArAWyOpZZlX1lnGpjkBiB02MzbwT9V9qRwpdQ98MsMYCHdH3ZRL_YAT0QeRBSFhIx-hXxxklCyroMhVjmvoPZkojIOM63dS/w626-h640/20200918_143953.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The ingredients listed are:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Activated charcoal</li><li>Bentonite clay</li><li>Kaolin clay</li><li>French clay</li><li>Skin cherishing essential oils</li></ul><div>This too proudly states:</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cruelty-free</li><li>No added colours/preservatives</li><li>Handmade</li><li>Recyclable</li><li>Made in India</li></ul><div>Do make sure to first do a patch test before you apply it all over the face. I did not get any uncomfortable sensation while using this and it worked great for my oily skin. I have been using this once a week. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxYSg7dD2z77w9ZXfTKuS_t5wdQZ28EZr0fe-E8S2xnCrNu_oem1GthWRTm0g0RsSevo7WZm_m2sYaxgI7-lxdqIsD-a5w2gTDJJc0tyIY72y_3YRv2SME2TrTu-bthGVstFN8zT1xOR7/s2048/20200918_144005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1915" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXxYSg7dD2z77w9ZXfTKuS_t5wdQZ28EZr0fe-E8S2xnCrNu_oem1GthWRTm0g0RsSevo7WZm_m2sYaxgI7-lxdqIsD-a5w2gTDJJc0tyIY72y_3YRv2SME2TrTu-bthGVstFN8zT1xOR7/s320/20200918_144005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The good thing about this powder is that it is not too thick and not very abrasive. The granules are soft and will not feel harsh on the skin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about any of these products, be it their packaging, their quality, the amount, the pricing and the practice that goes behind the products. The fact that they are all natural and cruelty-free is a huge plus for me, and of course as these are made in India and handmade, I know for a fact that I am recommending this to others and will also use them in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have not yet tried anything from Deyga, do give it a shot, you won't regret it.</div><div><br /></div><div>#MadeInIndia #VocalForLocal #Handmade #CrueltyFree #BPAFree #NoChemicals #NonToxic #Recycle </div><div><br /></div>- Debolina Raja </div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-45227514106742122042020-09-15T12:02:00.001+05:302021-02-02T14:38:58.749+05:30Current Empties During Lockdown #skincare #haircare #makeup #hygiene #empties #lakme #thebodyshop #maybelline #forestessentials #nivea <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUcD5aodAekR2B3bSzv2OCiNhJhZKZYTEE3XWy8LTQ5oIN-BAkp5djVHm_V0GypzKSKmSBSC8AzUj2nFDJyvcQCJAV1Itg35KeDUXM3D8WfD6p6gXOixFlTKFKejf2Twibq55ZfXvGWbl/s2048/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUcD5aodAekR2B3bSzv2OCiNhJhZKZYTEE3XWy8LTQ5oIN-BAkp5djVHm_V0GypzKSKmSBSC8AzUj2nFDJyvcQCJAV1Itg35KeDUXM3D8WfD6p6gXOixFlTKFKejf2Twibq55ZfXvGWbl/w640-h480/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hi all you wonderful beautiful people. Hope you are fine and healthy and keeping sane, and getting to do something that makes you feel relaxed in these stressful times.</div><div><br /></div><div>Without being vain, I am just sharing a few products that I have used up in these last few months. In case you are looking for something similar, few words on whether I liked these or not and why they worked or did not, may help you make a smarter buying choice.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here we go... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNcVkp0mrwrJR2ZPG9pO7FgiGl9SuTVuME4ijVlR-1s-thZvmR1pA0w7ethmH35bhlbcCHn5zRYI4l50YbsgF266w-d2jjkpU_1SgUFnPlE0kYis8ZvWyMZPiTxbXgdequ1j2QE2W5ZpZ/s2048/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNcVkp0mrwrJR2ZPG9pO7FgiGl9SuTVuME4ijVlR-1s-thZvmR1pA0w7ethmH35bhlbcCHn5zRYI4l50YbsgF266w-d2jjkpU_1SgUFnPlE0kYis8ZvWyMZPiTxbXgdequ1j2QE2W5ZpZ/w610-h640/2.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Nothing new, I guess everyone is using loads of this one. I personally love the scent of the Dettol Antiseptic Liquid and regularly use it in my bath water as well as for washing clothes. This is a regular in my home and a scent I associate from my childhood times. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARjY8ErE1JNwlkOrLzvrHh6mlPkyNOP9UBV85ldIr0c67dtowkcKcvWzGwTOsn_kOAhosc7Kmc2Fyljvn06ypuoUMiDf9a0XLxFveI74iopFv3CarjKmVbhJKLMzICMHaa29B5gEx85rQ/s2048/14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARjY8ErE1JNwlkOrLzvrHh6mlPkyNOP9UBV85ldIr0c67dtowkcKcvWzGwTOsn_kOAhosc7Kmc2Fyljvn06ypuoUMiDf9a0XLxFveI74iopFv3CarjKmVbhJKLMzICMHaa29B5gEx85rQ/w480-h640/14.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the brand Biotique, and if you have been on my blog earlier or have seen any of my posts on Instagram or anywhere, you may have seen me talking about this brand. I have been loving their products for at least 12 years now, if not more.</div><div><br /></div><div>This sunscreen is by far the best I have used. While it is so light on the skin, it gets absorbed super easily and prevents tan as well! Trust me, it works. The proof is in all my Goa beach pictures on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/?hl=en" target="_blank">my Instagram profile</a> where you will see me sitting in the sun without a shade, and no tanning at all, or barely. </div><div><br /></div><div>I definitely recommend using this. I love the light scent too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzKZ71Dz1vQsFhad_QVvHg7wFkzQeOOPH4axAZzUiqmbjfB63vjyimPE0KWNm3b6yPbqgqcUUz_2Ph-uDIcg5QIL7NgunE3UFrKZkgZ7a6-s6ldT1SLBFlXpqYTafRAKvWeqw5s1gvGsI/s2048/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="2048" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzKZ71Dz1vQsFhad_QVvHg7wFkzQeOOPH4axAZzUiqmbjfB63vjyimPE0KWNm3b6yPbqgqcUUz_2Ph-uDIcg5QIL7NgunE3UFrKZkgZ7a6-s6ldT1SLBFlXpqYTafRAKvWeqw5s1gvGsI/w640-h608/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a scent I associate with my nani, and my ma as well as baba. Pond's has been a regular in my house even before I was born, and continues to be around.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiko2Jrxr4x82msWQ7tNnRc6hIrA0dOQmZ-U6vqIzuDoTYpHKc8wi3aUS76e5vdflJ6vsbZjPPwnSBowH_pItJIhLg081uJX9REv2uSHetwa_odRjEVJnSfeteJBUKwrZqL0NL229iexYsb/s2580/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="2580" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiko2Jrxr4x82msWQ7tNnRc6hIrA0dOQmZ-U6vqIzuDoTYpHKc8wi3aUS76e5vdflJ6vsbZjPPwnSBowH_pItJIhLg081uJX9REv2uSHetwa_odRjEVJnSfeteJBUKwrZqL0NL229iexYsb/w640-h302/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sharing this because I know everyone is managing many things together at the same time and it is taking a toll on our bodies. I have been suffering from massive aches and pains, and this has come to the rescue often.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTj_MrVb-VLNGmiC2C4LbZlNbgyZp4pW5FnJAwMx2oLHjXc0KUkIdOAwKteGlGwPbaVbilDzPVzV3to38mzGP8dSdp-L8rO3m_Q-Z1fkoqAUZdTZeL-S38NvBX5kEBYLkJhKoX9YaDEKC/s2048/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTj_MrVb-VLNGmiC2C4LbZlNbgyZp4pW5FnJAwMx2oLHjXc0KUkIdOAwKteGlGwPbaVbilDzPVzV3to38mzGP8dSdp-L8rO3m_Q-Z1fkoqAUZdTZeL-S38NvBX5kEBYLkJhKoX9YaDEKC/w532-h640/6.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a mini sized product I got along with the big tub of Cetaphil moisturizer I bought, and this always helps reduce any feeling of dryness and itching on the skin. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs3Ky3LSkqQEwfatoaM4M2deSXzU6jjpTfGPGsRBk738ga93M9bSsFyFqtboVeGJZsM1lU8c9tImZ65eDJPBzjLFZFNFrTgIQSx4bG7or-kcrUKWDhofo05LldGhUdoVn9AdG2jWDhLBg/s2048/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs3Ky3LSkqQEwfatoaM4M2deSXzU6jjpTfGPGsRBk738ga93M9bSsFyFqtboVeGJZsM1lU8c9tImZ65eDJPBzjLFZFNFrTgIQSx4bG7or-kcrUKWDhofo05LldGhUdoVn9AdG2jWDhLBg/w438-h640/7.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have already spoken about the brand Biotique here, so let's just say that you will keep seeing a lot of different (or even the same) Biotique products on my blog. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is one of the best scrubs I have used for years now. It is gentle but also gives a good scrub, without being abrasive. Works great on dry as well as oily or combination skin.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FJHb_fLdTdzppmXvfao5jiKZhB_nXphpcXfylID9grUboy-rxQe1T1k8uQMIboApNDuYy6pCReyTxmCU012pvqiaZhWrkzCPZWifEJ28GEn0FvpOcKP2DY2lW6cwe0LIk-ifjGlzOlbC/s2048/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FJHb_fLdTdzppmXvfao5jiKZhB_nXphpcXfylID9grUboy-rxQe1T1k8uQMIboApNDuYy6pCReyTxmCU012pvqiaZhWrkzCPZWifEJ28GEn0FvpOcKP2DY2lW6cwe0LIk-ifjGlzOlbC/w640-h486/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you see the granule size, you will notice they are just right and not too big to cause any damage. But please ensure you do not use this more than twice a week. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4WdX0RwGQ_TcVZOvcoGFtnR_W1D3xELAry26QZeXhSsRF8kd0FErbgXIFUe2SIImeUAtNK1zK1F8rNuTB0pJ8JDADc_5ME9IM_ZKzHrHdyytY4CKmWuWTQOS5bp1UfJuqlygEST2OmOj/s2048/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1581" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4WdX0RwGQ_TcVZOvcoGFtnR_W1D3xELAry26QZeXhSsRF8kd0FErbgXIFUe2SIImeUAtNK1zK1F8rNuTB0pJ8JDADc_5ME9IM_ZKzHrHdyytY4CKmWuWTQOS5bp1UfJuqlygEST2OmOj/w494-h640/10.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I got this because I had fallen in love with the The Body Shop body butter in the scent Fuji Green Tea. This body wash was really refreshing and smells great. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLCKHOpaLISOUzl7OvbUa3YrfGG_GqXP0hlO2GbgakCUSxFoIMEQDTmnInPOrQFm4h5ymrMP3rJsgncnroy5_uf19LDm1wRcerdzY4WuKyYBSCE0qn8lruhe-91qA-sZ4uWltZNy7R7tq/s2048/19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLCKHOpaLISOUzl7OvbUa3YrfGG_GqXP0hlO2GbgakCUSxFoIMEQDTmnInPOrQFm4h5ymrMP3rJsgncnroy5_uf19LDm1wRcerdzY4WuKyYBSCE0qn8lruhe-91qA-sZ4uWltZNy7R7tq/w480-h640/19.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the only shampoo I use ever, for decades now, and whether or not it works for me lies in the many pictures you will see on my social media. I have had very long hair (till the waist, till the hip, till below the hip), then cut it all off very short, then grown it again to very long lengths. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have coloured my hair so many times that I have lost count, and still colour and that too in different random colours.</div><div><br /></div><div>I go for walks outdoors in the dust and pollution. I spend a lot of time on the beach.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still, I have good hair. So I guess I don't need to say more about this :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir28mS-Uktfva5PWLdiNQcjfdxYBmYv7zw0fvrHXYHFjHBZflX4moUGVFxFBpZxZFgFzCJU6CrhToZ21CRDqQlr8xH-xii0Gi-27xKcW0kpkTjCc8V76UCmVVNN-n-T72Ek8PpTwmx6_QP/s2048/20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir28mS-Uktfva5PWLdiNQcjfdxYBmYv7zw0fvrHXYHFjHBZflX4moUGVFxFBpZxZFgFzCJU6CrhToZ21CRDqQlr8xH-xii0Gi-27xKcW0kpkTjCc8V76UCmVVNN-n-T72Ek8PpTwmx6_QP/w480-h640/20.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought this product by mistake and honestly, this is going to the bin. It gives a whitish cast on the skin which also starts to melt down into white streaks when you sweat or come in contact with water. Imagine yourself at the beach, just about ready to interact with someone, and beautiful white streaks on your face.</div><div><br /></div><div>No.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnWoQbGTKh2AvPSOyImCZQcVmX5XxbekJpDA5RtvUh_wLK_Hgv7uP9haRmUc0AcT8sPy4IFRIv_wVTxL9_hyuy4pWS7TPZcE0OCVaJMI5wIX0pA3uaeijEu1lJcOjknM4DIWX1x9OvdFF/s2048/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnWoQbGTKh2AvPSOyImCZQcVmX5XxbekJpDA5RtvUh_wLK_Hgv7uP9haRmUc0AcT8sPy4IFRIv_wVTxL9_hyuy4pWS7TPZcE0OCVaJMI5wIX0pA3uaeijEu1lJcOjknM4DIWX1x9OvdFF/w440-h640/12.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I don't know why I bought this, it has been years, and the reason it is in an empties article now is that I never really found it useful enough to use and finish.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are not loaded and don't want to waste your money just randomly, avoid.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTepzNLkY6J3sfCFBIVhWMsoqPacaQyeq6h7tlovM4YwPqGwQXFHYIyHiWcrnR0I6jef404QFl2HyXZBrbxnDTnJseBLr9MJ_paq_iD0NbyZxK1LcBvE3PyA4QrY2GvFTw1jBC1gHxF_A/s2048/13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTepzNLkY6J3sfCFBIVhWMsoqPacaQyeq6h7tlovM4YwPqGwQXFHYIyHiWcrnR0I6jef404QFl2HyXZBrbxnDTnJseBLr9MJ_paq_iD0NbyZxK1LcBvE3PyA4QrY2GvFTw1jBC1gHxF_A/w418-h640/13.jpg" width="418" /></a></div>Very okay.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_W0zyxB3fNw4hM_8SJbz1EChH9q80JMvUiAiTrzphMHfVyNZg7l-BbIKgSc81TKgTayllDfoer4FQyg8NILJXUZOSRNtvSPpaAfTdB8eIjOv378Y1afoH_jLeyEymapRoZVS2T5ucGzy/s2048/26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_W0zyxB3fNw4hM_8SJbz1EChH9q80JMvUiAiTrzphMHfVyNZg7l-BbIKgSc81TKgTayllDfoer4FQyg8NILJXUZOSRNtvSPpaAfTdB8eIjOv378Y1afoH_jLeyEymapRoZVS2T5ucGzy/w480-h640/26.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of the rare Lakme products that goes in the bin. This oxidizes like anything and no matter how you want to use it, it is simply a waste. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9GYp2ihCyi4EFJAkoRO3egmnNbRlu3NL_nRYjQQ9EALpGly8Y7TCdMdTzN2gwyC5oIPbGX5QHLsBo3rvhsUclGauZwyxRGVbcJeTl6O9HVepjHKtI7GSbEireER7aDShP0B38fWT57an/s2048/28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1619" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9GYp2ihCyi4EFJAkoRO3egmnNbRlu3NL_nRYjQQ9EALpGly8Y7TCdMdTzN2gwyC5oIPbGX5QHLsBo3rvhsUclGauZwyxRGVbcJeTl6O9HVepjHKtI7GSbEireER7aDShP0B38fWT57an/w506-h640/28.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was being used by someone in the family who likes it for the fragrance. Otherwise, Bio Kelp it is :)</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x4rNvNBKd8XZVxJOAOIf8PyvNigwWtrDT8HNvLm3vub262_o-mGQSaTlK0VY68W3e83FbrqieodcVpvmglJFjOPBJQG6izJQi8KlCQCpe8OhUvB1hq0hD5lfCjN9923sYLcpJCY9Tzgr/s2048/31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1759" data-original-width="2048" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x4rNvNBKd8XZVxJOAOIf8PyvNigwWtrDT8HNvLm3vub262_o-mGQSaTlK0VY68W3e83FbrqieodcVpvmglJFjOPBJQG6izJQi8KlCQCpe8OhUvB1hq0hD5lfCjN9923sYLcpJCY9Tzgr/w640-h550/31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I absolutely love kajals and sadly, have not got a chance to wear them during these past few months. But I have used the Maybelline regular kajals for ages now.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, even as I am writing this, there is one last Maybelline Kajal left in my stock that I am using up. I have switched to Lakme kajal as Lakme is Made in India, unlike Maybelline that is all Made in China. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOiJKeq2R2lSkby3wHLrATzphgC29MS7KZdCHotC9Fy9ihMmXVWHnqHGcNMPA4RH2qGoAnv8U_RnUw-j0NBG9EU2j9C_zfSCmRgNqR-BVytIDoTIdeOETBFK7cEaD2RtHnp9Ra__1sWAa/s2048/32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1379" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOiJKeq2R2lSkby3wHLrATzphgC29MS7KZdCHotC9Fy9ihMmXVWHnqHGcNMPA4RH2qGoAnv8U_RnUw-j0NBG9EU2j9C_zfSCmRgNqR-BVytIDoTIdeOETBFK7cEaD2RtHnp9Ra__1sWAa/w430-h640/32.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div><br /></div>No no no no no...such a pathetic product. Too heavy, too cakey, weird formula, patchy, and just disgusting when it starts to streak.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't imagine how people wear this, and especially those YouTubers who put heaps of these on their face for one makeup look. One pea sized amount of this was too much for me. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ox1hGxlXK4cDKiUOIXDMV7HV8ukG1Ur-EARlpvcQbSkgAL8QiLE4b3bTfs7pvNE2ivXUlvzACuyOau-zNB6RkHUQGyCT4e_CdQMXc99YoebSMeNPtsV_jFdctJ9To-E8ILKVk0BpEbFq/s2048/34.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Ox1hGxlXK4cDKiUOIXDMV7HV8ukG1Ur-EARlpvcQbSkgAL8QiLE4b3bTfs7pvNE2ivXUlvzACuyOau-zNB6RkHUQGyCT4e_CdQMXc99YoebSMeNPtsV_jFdctJ9To-E8ILKVk0BpEbFq/w480-h640/34.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am not sure whether this Kaya Derma Naturals product is a fake or a real one, but I had to throw this away. This started burning soooo bad the moment I applied it that I had to wash it off, and even then it left my skin red and swollen. </div><div><br /></div><div>It smelt horrible and gunky. Is this a fake?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIgyu-R-FLV9VPuvVau-iZkRB61ms53zqCs7q-XBMLN1mRzJpFQ0AoH3TVZ-m6tCAis3zPHURSlnujp-4744CB2RXtsYNS85XFBUKVZ4I4u2m7xT8P84vxr7ffw8ivXuHQ3Cvm95OcdTM/s2048/37.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1538" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIgyu-R-FLV9VPuvVau-iZkRB61ms53zqCs7q-XBMLN1mRzJpFQ0AoH3TVZ-m6tCAis3zPHURSlnujp-4744CB2RXtsYNS85XFBUKVZ4I4u2m7xT8P84vxr7ffw8ivXuHQ3Cvm95OcdTM/w480-h640/37.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Loved it - was from some hotel<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1esjXvABWP5M-v2LQpKTu5wcLoVde7OqHFwo7qOJeTxwmrl-HodsBM-_OBUEvQOO45OXj0QLwtBvChKqm5bVQIhJYqcyGbgmXVcqSx2Na74i2eVXVIVVa-kr_D8drYzpw4YA7p5fNN4W/s2048/38.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1541" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1esjXvABWP5M-v2LQpKTu5wcLoVde7OqHFwo7qOJeTxwmrl-HodsBM-_OBUEvQOO45OXj0QLwtBvChKqm5bVQIhJYqcyGbgmXVcqSx2Na74i2eVXVIVVa-kr_D8drYzpw4YA7p5fNN4W/w482-h640/38.jpg" width="482" /></a></div>Loved it </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3m0ltWrWNhtEIqUSddZsPLVzgBksMHuWdo4OJubm9uDr2nh4ExfZ8UbirwFeMReuUX057kC5JE7WnchomMSoZm6MWJBfTi-uAAIwh5u1QZ9FO3uudAhJh9Jx1rfk6aNaKVUBFdpgRfgZ/s2048/40.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1208" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3m0ltWrWNhtEIqUSddZsPLVzgBksMHuWdo4OJubm9uDr2nh4ExfZ8UbirwFeMReuUX057kC5JE7WnchomMSoZm6MWJBfTi-uAAIwh5u1QZ9FO3uudAhJh9Jx1rfk6aNaKVUBFdpgRfgZ/w378-h640/40.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This Nargis body mist from Forest Essentials has finally made me realize that I don't need to waste any money on the brand. Unnecessarily over-priced and tooooooo strong scents is what they have. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIG2E6WnIYwC6r_0r-rOrcw5nAveeaF5sGV8VCXIQx8fivEPi7M0noyqlXqiuiZ4wjIjCI3qYfg_yP8KEUBR3n3-Kr54Egs6APxN9zWcKtiTitp5nSzu85y3qQ5aLgh7LLF9_gOvauHLb/s2048/41.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1195" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpIG2E6WnIYwC6r_0r-rOrcw5nAveeaF5sGV8VCXIQx8fivEPi7M0noyqlXqiuiZ4wjIjCI3qYfg_yP8KEUBR3n3-Kr54Egs6APxN9zWcKtiTitp5nSzu85y3qQ5aLgh7LLF9_gOvauHLb/w374-h640/41.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I personally loved the fragrance of this one but at the price, not worth it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PjymJUino_jIqqH2qkiJyrd_zxvHHPFlhMrvlR8BTRN3TOVUunElL_TJLUcMUstBmJxkW-TCYV2zpUyzzm5ObvtoR1yj1XXjerI5ACZR915EmDAoolHqr8gr-k9TaY9n1l2nuGqO3Fr1/s2048/43.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1434" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PjymJUino_jIqqH2qkiJyrd_zxvHHPFlhMrvlR8BTRN3TOVUunElL_TJLUcMUstBmJxkW-TCYV2zpUyzzm5ObvtoR1yj1XXjerI5ACZR915EmDAoolHqr8gr-k9TaY9n1l2nuGqO3Fr1/w448-h640/43.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nice - from some hotel<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVKbgyQG4Uydd8D2F54WKo7zj-IFZZDFDwr1ZNKy8a2IdoLOh6PKOukCHor-aRg0cfthKB_SWvIx2Rmrgaq2cwMyr4kpouQZK3aLyW5gQUHqegEOrsycdOFJb1yIIVG1hL0rdHsNBgEFJ/s2048/45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVKbgyQG4Uydd8D2F54WKo7zj-IFZZDFDwr1ZNKy8a2IdoLOh6PKOukCHor-aRg0cfthKB_SWvIx2Rmrgaq2cwMyr4kpouQZK3aLyW5gQUHqegEOrsycdOFJb1yIIVG1hL0rdHsNBgEFJ/w480-h640/45.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I got this in the year 2019 when I had gone to the US and was ready to tackle the cool months there. But I live in Bombay, which has tropical weather, so there are rarely instances for me to use it here. Finally this tub is over :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Of course it kept me super comfortable during my stay in the biting cold in the US. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizv1VX0XQEe-eDw_AoNM1nuh7KbWq5de_qbeno0nV_oIPWfHeRoN1PwrE2MrNnY9A5QCNtNtLO7YLd4nar_CVBWanv1lNVzHpi2ZT1ka41wkDZaYUff1DrCdcO-Eqlf6rwTGUY0pVM2G_/s2048/46.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizv1VX0XQEe-eDw_AoNM1nuh7KbWq5de_qbeno0nV_oIPWfHeRoN1PwrE2MrNnY9A5QCNtNtLO7YLd4nar_CVBWanv1lNVzHpi2ZT1ka41wkDZaYUff1DrCdcO-Eqlf6rwTGUY0pVM2G_/w480-h640/46.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This had been with me for a long time and I was always reaching out for the Biotique sunscreen. Finally this is over and I don't think I will buy this again, maybe only if the Biotique one is out of stock.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSZWzHDRwF7Y2ZKmA9rXy8FMV1qxUGYebqIInyDfOjV-b2wjnz-UsP6SFWBFtDNPndhiBrf4xIZ3aVWFJqxoC2hNrQMkty90malBzksO8MINLyFiUBoQiafpH4wKvfunT7h8QPpmMe7Vp/s2048/47.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSZWzHDRwF7Y2ZKmA9rXy8FMV1qxUGYebqIInyDfOjV-b2wjnz-UsP6SFWBFtDNPndhiBrf4xIZ3aVWFJqxoC2hNrQMkty90malBzksO8MINLyFiUBoQiafpH4wKvfunT7h8QPpmMe7Vp/w480-h640/47.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nice scent but not worth the money.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithbUaIY4he1HecC7HFoYM1lD927wTLD4UG__AXGkVcCLotRc0A9dOpEUeb7cVyWhgBG9v-nLb1zWR0gINDmZZ8J0LLoFOD9dmh5KsiCOQ5GuVeXMDBKiKDG8LWTm3EQoD_NYb5HPe7JJN/s2048/48.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithbUaIY4he1HecC7HFoYM1lD927wTLD4UG__AXGkVcCLotRc0A9dOpEUeb7cVyWhgBG9v-nLb1zWR0gINDmZZ8J0LLoFOD9dmh5KsiCOQ5GuVeXMDBKiKDG8LWTm3EQoD_NYb5HPe7JJN/w480-h640/48.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought this because I wanted to see how a dry shampoo really works, but well, it does nothing.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are looking for a dry shampoo, you may want to do what I did - use a bit of baby talc or regular talc and rub it on the scalp. Then comb through. This will absorb all the excess grime and oil and make your hair look manageable for the time being.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPO3xc5_6grtRpI4jT_tSOonPg7nlSpC8DaOSXqmmBR9rY5KMkHqck8or4gxjZzV2nOl6pZ9tNVoOQGJF9d-XHxbYrxZzSlXjn3qO71Pr6AR0EB8dPnQndQuvaESBg9FAk5MIaxu4MFIwv/s2048/49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPO3xc5_6grtRpI4jT_tSOonPg7nlSpC8DaOSXqmmBR9rY5KMkHqck8or4gxjZzV2nOl6pZ9tNVoOQGJF9d-XHxbYrxZzSlXjn3qO71Pr6AR0EB8dPnQndQuvaESBg9FAk5MIaxu4MFIwv/w480-h640/49.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I remembered baba using this sometime and then I used it too. I was so happy to find this in the store. But funny incident - when I bought this, the person in the store told me that this was for men. Who decides what scents a man or woman is to like?</div><div><br /></div><div>Funny world, isn't it? :) </div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>- Debolina Raja </div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-61886546982420130132020-09-10T14:05:00.002+05:302020-09-10T14:05:29.243+05:30Lipsticks I Am Throwing Away And Why: Lockdown Cleanup and Empties: How To Spot A Lipstick Gone Bad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFxoZlSGpwXnj4pon5-KZwKflC11IY13Xvgdjj0Iv_Y1sfLgHn3fnWP65e0g8J7FdkV7suLs46ZwAq1QbCaj5T8O2Gt6HcpEt0-qFwSYDWjuN0oYt8NbohmKE8Pp2PVuqx6JUp3QxViLV/s2048/stash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="2048" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFxoZlSGpwXnj4pon5-KZwKflC11IY13Xvgdjj0Iv_Y1sfLgHn3fnWP65e0g8J7FdkV7suLs46ZwAq1QbCaj5T8O2Gt6HcpEt0-qFwSYDWjuN0oYt8NbohmKE8Pp2PVuqx6JUp3QxViLV/w500-h388/stash.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div>If you have been on this blog earlier, or if you have been on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/" target="_blank">my Instagram profile</a> you will obviously be aware of how much I love lipsticks!</div><div><br /></div><div>While I am barely a makeup person and rarely use makeup, 2 things that I definitely use all the time are lipsticks and kajal. But yes, with the pandemic taking up our lives and going outside the house being a dream, I have not used my lipsticks in a long time now.</div><div><br /></div><div>So it was time to take stock, figure out the ones that had started to show any signs of going bad and quickly throw them out.</div><div><br /></div><div>I do have a LOTTT of lipsticks, mostly I bought them, but of course many I have also received as loving gifts from friends and family who know my love for them :) </div><div><br /></div><div>I will start sharing what all I have here soon, but for now, here are the ones I am throwing out (by the time you read this, they are already gone).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBOvkHLYNQaLSL1OGExLWiS-4PSKiISuJ0k6b6ooZ_ckgnME7z3iqmNehdWQuzzpWzlInpjCddpFE-JkLT6qZKmIozvycWWnqXKeJ0WhkBDqp7TdNX-gvsqYqGPsV1VOWskmy-Ev9W20a/s2048/lip2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="2048" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBOvkHLYNQaLSL1OGExLWiS-4PSKiISuJ0k6b6ooZ_ckgnME7z3iqmNehdWQuzzpWzlInpjCddpFE-JkLT6qZKmIozvycWWnqXKeJ0WhkBDqp7TdNX-gvsqYqGPsV1VOWskmy-Ev9W20a/w500-h369/lip2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a much loved shade and one of my most favourite and perfect violets. This one was from the Maybelline Matte/Mat range (but actually very comfortably creamy) and it looked soooooo good! But you can see how it has gone bad, what with moldy yellowish spots on the top and side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64l1oNDGCiAniwlPdJzujoM9-0kIWvB8FOnFpTms6HiYcY_L1fyaUYz7iHGx0NmywjaAuzPq_dXgWyNzpiRVKPHjmOh7slN5XsUy1GmWbRqkpjJ26PFAdgolKZbGMbVFeIi_rcCK6XtRx/s2048/lip+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1733" data-original-width="2048" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64l1oNDGCiAniwlPdJzujoM9-0kIWvB8FOnFpTms6HiYcY_L1fyaUYz7iHGx0NmywjaAuzPq_dXgWyNzpiRVKPHjmOh7slN5XsUy1GmWbRqkpjJ26PFAdgolKZbGMbVFeIi_rcCK6XtRx/w400-h339/lip+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The shade is Vibrant Violet and the number is 681</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvirt5f3RZ_pzevY7b9R1JFSP9dFPr1s8SwXN6QL51_p_Ea_lBjrzsS9pI1FBrZ4t4Iend5a53y93Xd6pU7TKL1OfupcxAp5SSz8Nb7qwSnx2We4zLtG8S6CEADTgh-5pNinEiv1V0LqE3/s2048/lip+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvirt5f3RZ_pzevY7b9R1JFSP9dFPr1s8SwXN6QL51_p_Ea_lBjrzsS9pI1FBrZ4t4Iend5a53y93Xd6pU7TKL1OfupcxAp5SSz8Nb7qwSnx2We4zLtG8S6CEADTgh-5pNinEiv1V0LqE3/w500-h414/lip+1.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was a gorgeous rusty organish shade and one of the first Nykaa lipstick that I bought. While I was not a fan of the formula, I liked the colour. Honestly, I am not really sad that this went bad, this won't really be missed. You can notice the moldy spots on the top side. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4SZ0cd5-bTzecxk7MaHr5arRlrQEiqnl7T9rBufNtXQ3nEWL8bgEkA2d-bD6_1la5F2qfGWlPAwLoEcIOXLQxgDLfc0mR0lYddAESwfk8qRplo3iWbaThVRj1eXpewMxs8-DV2kCb87Z/s2048/lip1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4SZ0cd5-bTzecxk7MaHr5arRlrQEiqnl7T9rBufNtXQ3nEWL8bgEkA2d-bD6_1la5F2qfGWlPAwLoEcIOXLQxgDLfc0mR0lYddAESwfk8qRplo3iWbaThVRj1eXpewMxs8-DV2kCb87Z/w400-h266/lip1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The shade Trusty Rusty in Number 35M from the brand Nykaa</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDOVc-YL-bPedr-TuEa917uDqmEXgxY4wM28ghxy-437N4bOEWG4eGq7UnpyIe5kHf8_0HA4oHo9h0Pvvj3s7iO4mJL6Ino3r8B9bYbINqBwi9Ok-1nh1h5duav7JGwkL46mOd-XX3mVK/s2048/lip+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="2048" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDOVc-YL-bPedr-TuEa917uDqmEXgxY4wM28ghxy-437N4bOEWG4eGq7UnpyIe5kHf8_0HA4oHo9h0Pvvj3s7iO4mJL6Ino3r8B9bYbINqBwi9Ok-1nh1h5duav7JGwkL46mOd-XX3mVK/w500-h298/lip+3.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This was also a nice shade and I did use it a lot. You can see how it has got bluish spots on the sides. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This too was a creamy formula from Maybelline.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nuh5Yf3nQTVxvxYiItNrSy94Q6abgOqtHzbLm_iV_aHFImUY9t248d_vlK9JC5-IwRn4Czni4XOu8kjr1Jaj9C4o_4rFtqN9PvuAZoPnObBkTwdbyiFY7UMo8MZTLzGzRD4qiUiL6YOW/s2048/lip3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="2048" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nuh5Yf3nQTVxvxYiItNrSy94Q6abgOqtHzbLm_iV_aHFImUY9t248d_vlK9JC5-IwRn4Czni4XOu8kjr1Jaj9C4o_4rFtqN9PvuAZoPnObBkTwdbyiFY7UMo8MZTLzGzRD4qiUiL6YOW/w400-h254/lip3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The shade is Madly Magenta in Number 638</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WpfEPqiZQzD8vTjXwgjc9HwtciBiH7sSNFNoqcl4HMDmvaDOGQHGMRfWb9FjbN63Regj81Uw24X0yk7LATg8GbixgQy7vvRxt_vBXdLDzkpsgowfZmaxYa2rSjBdyDxINyQZSkSYyAd4/s2048/lip6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2048" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WpfEPqiZQzD8vTjXwgjc9HwtciBiH7sSNFNoqcl4HMDmvaDOGQHGMRfWb9FjbN63Regj81Uw24X0yk7LATg8GbixgQy7vvRxt_vBXdLDzkpsgowfZmaxYa2rSjBdyDxINyQZSkSYyAd4/w500-h444/lip6.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This too is a creamy formula from the brand Maybelline and you can notice the mold on the sides. While I did love the shade when I saw it online, after which I went ahead and bought it, the actual shade looks very different from what it will look in the online stores. I did not really like this much as a result. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWTirv1pohnNKRAl5IBGQipXqqBZZqRBZNScwHDRkz1bqZLf02eRIptGItPsahdgcN5FoTNno-x2YvW-eyIc0CuwtG7UsDr-kUndVWsE6mzTmXZkx23kXct2OHOiMGcsV5Bh-xa0M7A-3/s2048/lip+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2048" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWTirv1pohnNKRAl5IBGQipXqqBZZqRBZNScwHDRkz1bqZLf02eRIptGItPsahdgcN5FoTNno-x2YvW-eyIc0CuwtG7UsDr-kUndVWsE6mzTmXZkx23kXct2OHOiMGcsV5Bh-xa0M7A-3/w400-h326/lip+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The shade is Lust for Blush in the Number 665</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1O0o8whe4yM1VLVQQ7lcrVE4CK1wM4WZnjs_KwzYBUFJT1LfxN3uM-eBTCDWs6aLFlBuKakUnEefTp8ILnyZ2nE8zkqujRC2ccr949LVF7Z3qEVvdWdfER2OLSU_OSgIGsMMcf_yCYV5/s2048/lip+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="2048" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1O0o8whe4yM1VLVQQ7lcrVE4CK1wM4WZnjs_KwzYBUFJT1LfxN3uM-eBTCDWs6aLFlBuKakUnEefTp8ILnyZ2nE8zkqujRC2ccr949LVF7Z3qEVvdWdfER2OLSU_OSgIGsMMcf_yCYV5/w500-h451/lip+5.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought this lipstick from Sephora, from their very own brand, only because of the packaging. These were launched last year under their #LipStories range. While the packaging is beautiful, the quality of the product is absolutely useless and not worth even around the 600 or 700 INR I paid. Not at all. I bought these last year and they are already gone! Went bad! In any case, even if these products had not gone bad, the quality had already marked the end of any more Sephora purchases for me, at least not their in-house brand. I bought this shade only for the packaging, hated the shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjyLUxQ6NIedJf8igbc-dMuOvTRAu1FrajDnA9vrlFLgaaihD6FAi3RKokZhm2mRtSu-p1l4jeYnj2IwLAhqw67tw3IEKZEw5gTiIySzvAsy5rwNOMYdYmJ-KmYa4cdLTjRlt8RXJ0-oo/s2048/lip5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1887" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjyLUxQ6NIedJf8igbc-dMuOvTRAu1FrajDnA9vrlFLgaaihD6FAi3RKokZhm2mRtSu-p1l4jeYnj2IwLAhqw67tw3IEKZEw5gTiIySzvAsy5rwNOMYdYmJ-KmYa4cdLTjRlt8RXJ0-oo/w369-h400/lip5.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBlwc8Bub5ogEr0XVtRMItqX4jeoX9Pf54fmMT-rsvl94nvaHw1odrOCCQDGpDnPZoKxxR_mjPnGNiAKI-RiNB1pBgPTtdBydMH5fac-BQEsCN3VtqclRnv31i7QI36ODWw7bCDxNOqNz/s2048/lip4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBlwc8Bub5ogEr0XVtRMItqX4jeoX9Pf54fmMT-rsvl94nvaHw1odrOCCQDGpDnPZoKxxR_mjPnGNiAKI-RiNB1pBgPTtdBydMH5fac-BQEsCN3VtqclRnv31i7QI36ODWw7bCDxNOqNz/w500-h336/lip4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a reddish shade from the same #LipStories range that Sephora had launched. You can see the bluish mold signs around the top and sides. This too was bought just last year second-half and has already gone bad. Wonder...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKODPAvAZBQUCPwvhfwzEGunMo-hQrAipEiHtmzbPTP46F8_Ub4V8vaKe86AG5wmzlbhSuisWsA6S0rtO2fV59y8nwgrUQoudG_z6spUDN-DdCjcMnil7QiPULyTX8GXbMo2mQjQtHHf/s2048/lip+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2048" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMKODPAvAZBQUCPwvhfwzEGunMo-hQrAipEiHtmzbPTP46F8_Ub4V8vaKe86AG5wmzlbhSuisWsA6S0rtO2fV59y8nwgrUQoudG_z6spUDN-DdCjcMnil7QiPULyTX8GXbMo2mQjQtHHf/w400-h334/lip+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4L7qVn2vXVtdEEqckIbwUhpjvC4icYYC_XXfDks0fuvBcGXJK_Nx3BeQ3sWw0nSkEn_MazSyyjgF4OpRMpFRT77OfKyt0DGjKcexec1GPaRTUIcrQhqUMjCWhqQ_ZcsG36KXylipns75/s2048/lip+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="2048" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4L7qVn2vXVtdEEqckIbwUhpjvC4icYYC_XXfDks0fuvBcGXJK_Nx3BeQ3sWw0nSkEn_MazSyyjgF4OpRMpFRT77OfKyt0DGjKcexec1GPaRTUIcrQhqUMjCWhqQ_ZcsG36KXylipns75/w400-h331/lip+8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a very loved colour and formula and my very first nude lipstick that I ever used. The shade is Rosy Nude from the brand Revlon. I have bought it multiple times as this is one of the most perfect, comfortable and pretty nudes I ever found. The only reason I am throwing this away is that it already stayed with me way past it's expiry date, which was November 2019, and this is September 2020. Not good, even though it did not show any signs of going bad!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgob9Qf0iNlEh64Zkewcl56dCPJsG8KIGpZiSxNmuZbDWiLRV7HB4GhAXM6jXSzLzOxbDgZQn_M46mTzUwAnuhpW_t6Y6gTlZEgvq71NEJRrpLRoo_4PEwXuYKaKZ7_BOPXeKD4Kqa9q823/s2048/lip8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1741" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgob9Qf0iNlEh64Zkewcl56dCPJsG8KIGpZiSxNmuZbDWiLRV7HB4GhAXM6jXSzLzOxbDgZQn_M46mTzUwAnuhpW_t6Y6gTlZEgvq71NEJRrpLRoo_4PEwXuYKaKZ7_BOPXeKD4Kqa9q823/w340-h400/lip8.jpg" width="340" /></a></div>I love the packaging!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORzTHeO3md5jz1ycRwPyK7lKmfvxmul4WdpzK_n5MX8YOZf4lRgtn8_qu_EKI5gYjhsB_fNKdUx7yuWBlp6DoQmjJDCHl28V9yB-SJFQJSlAr6LUmfWb-BxW8r07hyphenhyphengOJXP_tqSZdtSgt/s2048/lip+8+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1976" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORzTHeO3md5jz1ycRwPyK7lKmfvxmul4WdpzK_n5MX8YOZf4lRgtn8_qu_EKI5gYjhsB_fNKdUx7yuWBlp6DoQmjJDCHl28V9yB-SJFQJSlAr6LUmfWb-BxW8r07hyphenhyphengOJXP_tqSZdtSgt/w483-h500/lip+8+8.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shade Rosy Nude in Number 65 in the Revlon Colorburst range</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrrVTLXdUqMG1cHIAUgQJsf8y2o7GV0e_XQWHsy9xzaHoNqGeTVOx4A9UtJsbQUavxHx8pwLbyCTd7_qS66csK0Jv2X-pwfrnpu-KKYFCjHSP3gKBErhR0WZJNwpcbBuvAq7w_JirkBxW/s2048/lip+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1872" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrrVTLXdUqMG1cHIAUgQJsf8y2o7GV0e_XQWHsy9xzaHoNqGeTVOx4A9UtJsbQUavxHx8pwLbyCTd7_qS66csK0Jv2X-pwfrnpu-KKYFCjHSP3gKBErhR0WZJNwpcbBuvAq7w_JirkBxW/w500-h456/lip+12.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This too is a much loved and much used shade, the perfect brick red or brick orange-red colour that will instantly brighten up the face. It also looks so pretty with all sorts of clothes, be it Indian, Western or formal. Sadly, the moldy spots are already around. I loved the formula as well. But yes, quite weird that I bought this last year and it has already gone bad. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9VOurS26NCv8xIsmbg8uAj_eckgnBAczU-mX0pEqxvgHNfZD_uNuUFDsXfJXU8fscwRsay5vJNkBa5sQ9LewUtANqCTI4BXZTOOMhSQ168TdZRxV86uDJyOheKGvJMbQgQjWSMEf7AeO/s2048/lip12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="2048" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9VOurS26NCv8xIsmbg8uAj_eckgnBAczU-mX0pEqxvgHNfZD_uNuUFDsXfJXU8fscwRsay5vJNkBa5sQ9LewUtANqCTI4BXZTOOMhSQ168TdZRxV86uDJyOheKGvJMbQgQjWSMEf7AeO/w400-h253/lip12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shade Chili Nude in the Maybelline The Creamy Mattes range</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3CKNUWhckLIxu9Wf4hJMuMoSXLKn3rbdZqrIEasyLKBcKCQ54SVXwjmTDz0FSEs0UGCHVGZs2YIZiYDzBIpizQXAsSEnGtAOEL_xk6XYM0HNufwE5wcqRr8wvUHVej-opWoGO6gHQA53/s2048/lip+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="2048" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3CKNUWhckLIxu9Wf4hJMuMoSXLKn3rbdZqrIEasyLKBcKCQ54SVXwjmTDz0FSEs0UGCHVGZs2YIZiYDzBIpizQXAsSEnGtAOEL_xk6XYM0HNufwE5wcqRr8wvUHVej-opWoGO6gHQA53/w500-h299/lip+9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was a purchase that went wrong as the shade looked completely different on-screen. You can see the way the colour of the product has changed on the top. While the original shade is the lighter pink, a lot of darker pink spots have appeared. I did not like the colour at all and no regrets to throw it away.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpa7Oj1FryPaeVDpxjfI3NTeHi3edTSG4m-yCS-j8dYmIwog-c5D5AICsGnVa8r916up8FNT1XDpCN6L4mn5rZFG38aGrkGqGvZPyl-isgROJRrSDEmquUXjTn3359CoBS3M4NIBT01E5/s2048/lip9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="2048" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpa7Oj1FryPaeVDpxjfI3NTeHi3edTSG4m-yCS-j8dYmIwog-c5D5AICsGnVa8r916up8FNT1XDpCN6L4mn5rZFG38aGrkGqGvZPyl-isgROJRrSDEmquUXjTn3359CoBS3M4NIBT01E5/w400-h246/lip9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Shade Ravishing Rose in Number 670 by Maybelline</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1XCz05bY8kHXaF1ereCybsTsxtGtQ9ysGJxj1stLcFp9Raqfg5aic6LivDMYJjZwk7j8i_B3XWZXZNHp8ztx-Al4MFoaSPTdWBsqHc9X2f9MGfP9DOE7sWyNuZpdXxst_Qc5FXv5lH7u/s2048/lip+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="2048" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1XCz05bY8kHXaF1ereCybsTsxtGtQ9ysGJxj1stLcFp9Raqfg5aic6LivDMYJjZwk7j8i_B3XWZXZNHp8ztx-Al4MFoaSPTdWBsqHc9X2f9MGfP9DOE7sWyNuZpdXxst_Qc5FXv5lH7u/w500-h318/lip+11.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a pretty everyday wear whenever you want kind of shade that I really loved using. The formula is super nice and comfortable and the shade compliments all skin tones. Sadly, the grey mold is everywhere. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrYpjWVlCq7wop7x7SuZqrV4r4ggh8U_vRyucw_h900HdQ1skynGQ41S91bNDp7NWCehywyHGSiHXQl10mitTgm0oIA1GC77hvm2MMZbp6Z9RB1zMu-v4wEd7b0YQfRSaQjG7cTwRM3ZR/s2048/lip11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2048" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrYpjWVlCq7wop7x7SuZqrV4r4ggh8U_vRyucw_h900HdQ1skynGQ41S91bNDp7NWCehywyHGSiHXQl10mitTgm0oIA1GC77hvm2MMZbp6Z9RB1zMu-v4wEd7b0YQfRSaQjG7cTwRM3ZR/w400-h316/lip11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Shade Lively Violet in Number 636 by Maybelline</i></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Dq_AlNf0JBmbwU3I4u-fM77Pk9t4QMCEecTH8X6V56gd2iRRLJCZkQifyhv59Ok724ONyF748rp4rjKGYuS2QRhlQiJKWnioxfWzOGCv8TNi-Za1aQsOfzpSidTBAj250CHL4wFlR-X-/s2048/lip+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1889" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Dq_AlNf0JBmbwU3I4u-fM77Pk9t4QMCEecTH8X6V56gd2iRRLJCZkQifyhv59Ok724ONyF748rp4rjKGYuS2QRhlQiJKWnioxfWzOGCv8TNi-Za1aQsOfzpSidTBAj250CHL4wFlR-X-/w461-h500/lip+10.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is an old one from Lakme and one of their creamier shades. I loved the formula, the shade not so much, but with time had started to like the shade and use it a lot. This was a repurchase. This one is more than half gone and only a little bit was left, so it is okay. The moldy spots are visible along the top.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XKXd93BzOfIYlUONehMQ__DWXXwucXtatWnfWJ74UeVwA7YBSPYs7YY53GUnDY7saGqi965hJVe439pgOqkktP6g33-xeSEUDq8cKPVuTlQLfK21q8iloM0YGzSgx6wN79BLU3qQWldx/s2048/lip10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2048" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XKXd93BzOfIYlUONehMQ__DWXXwucXtatWnfWJ74UeVwA7YBSPYs7YY53GUnDY7saGqi965hJVe439pgOqkktP6g33-xeSEUDq8cKPVuTlQLfK21q8iloM0YGzSgx6wN79BLU3qQWldx/w400-h285/lip10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shade Peony Goal in the Number MM5 by Lakme</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq32CMbnNv0ou9R8wvsfdMn_-TUTatyxXSIW3fI99naACjlQe13DH6MHc82LyPunTASsgJlwoxxrOcjNiiw_4ci9V4uclBNFuu4hsfiRQbdt9hoXpjgInGhv03sk2PndiMp71qdkqJPDki/s2048/lip7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2048" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq32CMbnNv0ou9R8wvsfdMn_-TUTatyxXSIW3fI99naACjlQe13DH6MHc82LyPunTASsgJlwoxxrOcjNiiw_4ci9V4uclBNFuu4hsfiRQbdt9hoXpjgInGhv03sk2PndiMp71qdkqJPDki/w500-h438/lip7.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sad and horrible colour as well as useless formula by Sephora from their #LipStories range. Only bought this for the packaging. And yes, all these Sephora ones were bought just last year and they already went bad, so definitely no more Sephora brand products for me. Grey brown mold spots all over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQu50mkP2An60rZzMG6Gzod5njB2Y7L_IRhhBFoPK94b0robBmjupeEwo3rmU0jj5vAO5bfIeaVEY5tY2WZPCqefKVHLkrKrh7y0p6vnQbgJBd04FS4hpDOHi91Pp1MOgrgomKZ9z0U28/s2048/lip+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="2048" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQu50mkP2An60rZzMG6Gzod5njB2Y7L_IRhhBFoPK94b0robBmjupeEwo3rmU0jj5vAO5bfIeaVEY5tY2WZPCqefKVHLkrKrh7y0p6vnQbgJBd04FS4hpDOHi91Pp1MOgrgomKZ9z0U28/w400-h295/lip+7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I know that these moldy spots go away easily with one swipe of the finger, but if you notice any of this, even the first spot of mold, please make sure you throw out the lipstick immediately. </div><div><br /></div><div>I do have a lot many left, too many in fact, and will soon come back with more of my lip colours. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all are safe and sane and your loved ones are fine too. Take care. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>- Debolina Raja</div></div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-17311369078459623002020-08-25T14:21:00.005+05:302020-08-25T14:31:15.246+05:30Just Herbs Herb Enriched Ayurvedic Lipstick: All Shades Swatches and Review<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1gZ7dF7K9bB71uzQljXjW8-EHXk8raje0n0QkDHrlnp5HQRhRnZU3xZttlWaCXo-CUP4H899PvFVarCWi8yacplpQVNg84G8e2EhhQtTaHt57G-EkuttbHqKmMCrAQClkNIVNSoG6OyX/s2048/20200817_134407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1gZ7dF7K9bB71uzQljXjW8-EHXk8raje0n0QkDHrlnp5HQRhRnZU3xZttlWaCXo-CUP4H899PvFVarCWi8yacplpQVNg84G8e2EhhQtTaHt57G-EkuttbHqKmMCrAQClkNIVNSoG6OyX/s640/20200817_134407.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The set of Just Herbs Ayurvedic lipstick samplers.</div><div><br /></div><div>A couple of months back I saw a lot of ads about this brand called <a href="https://www.justherbs.in/" target="_blank">Just Herbs</a> that talked about herbal and natural lipsticks that were enriched with the goodness of ayurveda. I have been talking of how I am more inclined towards local brands now, especially those that are more natural, organic and have ayurveda in their ingredients.</div><div><br /></div><div>A quick check on the brand revealed that they are <u style="font-weight: bold;">PETA certified cruelty-free</u>,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>natural, organic, ayurvedic and also have bespoke services. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Here's what the brand promises:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="font--block-heading footer--heading" style="background-color: #ffd7d7; box-sizing: border-box; color: #272727; font-family: "Sabon Next", serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.025em; line-height: 1.33333em; margin: -0.25em 0px; min-width: 1px; padding: 30px 0px 0px;">🤝 OUR PROMISE</div><div class="content font--paragraph" style="background-color: #ffd7d7; box-sizing: border-box; color: #272727; font-family: "Sabon Next", serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: -0.25em 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px;"><div class="text" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">✔️ 100% Ayurvedic : </span>All our products are certified by the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">✔️ Cruelty-free :</span> We are a PETA certified company. We never have and never will test on animals.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">✔️ Free from: </span>Petrochemicals, Parabens, SLS/SLES PEG/PPG, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and other harmful synthetic ingredients.</p></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The lipstick kit came beautifully packed in a paper bag, that was styled like an old-style handbag - remember the ones our mothers, aunts or grandmothers used to carry when we were small?</div><div><br /></div><div>I know that with the pandemic and with wearing a mask being a must now, lipsticks aren't something that we are using much these days. In fact, you will notice that I have done a kind of clumsy job with some of the swatches below, where I have not applied the lipstick with precision, in fact I was not able to do so, especially after swatching so many, and also because I have not been using a lipstick in a long time (sad because I am SUCH a lippie hoarder!!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>But yes, if you are someone who is working from home and has work calls or work meetings online, or does a lot of video calling, then this can be a good buy. Also, with the pandemic, so many of us are celebrating online video parties, and this is a great way to add some colour to those parties.</div><div><br /></div><div>Or, if you don't really want a reason, just try adding a dash of colour, just like that, and this can instantly brighten up your mood and your look, even if it is just for you, in the home :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Why not? Hai na :) </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgWR-Fe7mHBFSBr4F9VSPwQdM_7yQkPACovj19UIo8-PhJ8_Lmk1xjf4tL1qxF-JlCIIk66SErx8_OrGvTFoutL0anKcOw6aZDqmBuWMHb4MqNSDzYFehZYJTIDJOcExvH2rfBo9YfOq4/s2048/20200817_134334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgWR-Fe7mHBFSBr4F9VSPwQdM_7yQkPACovj19UIo8-PhJ8_Lmk1xjf4tL1qxF-JlCIIk66SErx8_OrGvTFoutL0anKcOw6aZDqmBuWMHb4MqNSDzYFehZYJTIDJOcExvH2rfBo9YfOq4/s640/20200817_134334.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The samplers are quite tiny, but of course they are meant to give you an idea of the shade and how it works with your complexion.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, each sampler is good for at least 8 to 10 uses, which will give you enough opportunities to try it out multiple times and see whether or not the colour works for you and you want to buy the full size product.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkE8fl0xQIqwwE4V0dljey_6bJa4Af1XznUR2HUYfG_OAl8Cvr_DsBxVn8FAnGBru-ApV3ZIqaCHe_iC4Ozdh9pLCSOzyy_BD1MokYns_npMFugvLCZzVOOg0h-WfwvQTVRXyAsugAuZEP/s2048/20200817_134428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkE8fl0xQIqwwE4V0dljey_6bJa4Af1XznUR2HUYfG_OAl8Cvr_DsBxVn8FAnGBru-ApV3ZIqaCHe_iC4Ozdh9pLCSOzyy_BD1MokYns_npMFugvLCZzVOOg0h-WfwvQTVRXyAsugAuZEP/s640/20200817_134428.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Isn't the packaging really pretty and unique? I thought so :) </div><div><br /></div><div>This is definitely not sponsored, nor is it a PR collab, though I so wish they collab with me in the future some day :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the details of my purchase that I did with my money, in case anyone feels this is a sponsored post.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64e6Vm5JSu7hSOyXiVCysxW30fTxE3nKLpYNWDpq_x8N-YJfi8yvaUyE1YBYUVUra3RP12nMpmyPOMa2lO46j8-21_IfhyphenhyphenNZd12SLVSV8cIn-6jtJqVlDeLHIJ080aEMsBxygESwYx_La/s803/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="803" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64e6Vm5JSu7hSOyXiVCysxW30fTxE3nKLpYNWDpq_x8N-YJfi8yvaUyE1YBYUVUra3RP12nMpmyPOMa2lO46j8-21_IfhyphenhyphenNZd12SLVSV8cIn-6jtJqVlDeLHIJ080aEMsBxygESwYx_La/s640/Capture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MJGugBmoda6bKRHAlivMnIpTwiLsFf-AqdWS8T-y9uHSFK9StDxOq2lxniX4ueRFwgTJgeEdGH_2TbBSioIncbsM7f3LgPBgYpQEG1w6rbDsYwUR416MlhwONsO_W-ZE1Vq9YWl-QPCf/s707/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="707" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MJGugBmoda6bKRHAlivMnIpTwiLsFf-AqdWS8T-y9uHSFK9StDxOq2lxniX4ueRFwgTJgeEdGH_2TbBSioIncbsM7f3LgPBgYpQEG1w6rbDsYwUR416MlhwONsO_W-ZE1Vq9YWl-QPCf/s640/Capture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, for INR 575, I got this sampler kit with 16 lipsticks and also a sampler product, which I think I had the option to choose, so I went ahead and chose the All Purpose Beauty Gel.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the swatches. You can see how each colour looks on my complexion and it may help you understand how it will work for you.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkfIFhvUV_oRjCQpvlXNYhRzfgXLuOxujvVTAZsMjN15lgdmxLlaq7Yh1jctTfSVWU0ikPsvGpZdHQPZR1mOw2TPqHO1enQYiRklq8H4fSuACFG_LVkpKdyz7r-ryvj-qz9Q5xgd4snsp/s2048/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkfIFhvUV_oRjCQpvlXNYhRzfgXLuOxujvVTAZsMjN15lgdmxLlaq7Yh1jctTfSVWU0ikPsvGpZdHQPZR1mOw2TPqHO1enQYiRklq8H4fSuACFG_LVkpKdyz7r-ryvj-qz9Q5xgd4snsp/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WKkoYq-qNLuymZhnDEDtB3SWAixoeay5ZL3YANWRYdFDI9hw98SbACSfrhrvqrzgta0ZyTAj4TJ3DOdIk3Kap3OHo9-u2Qb99oY6_7VcWGMYAox1SdQpz6E_orz95YlOn602TEny5T8Z/s1731/me1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Very unique!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4U8_RpdZhiGsZ_yJpwtZ0v_C1GM23DYYuU11KgjEEmEzZVf8YPEVu1ZlqLujDlVnJMO-RwSe5ilnSq-al0e1i3Ht2Wl9hqOkY8SGmpELsE_kaoYBqDkRwiE-3Qf24lgEzuZtMhMez_IR/s2048/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4U8_RpdZhiGsZ_yJpwtZ0v_C1GM23DYYuU11KgjEEmEzZVf8YPEVu1ZlqLujDlVnJMO-RwSe5ilnSq-al0e1i3Ht2Wl9hqOkY8SGmpELsE_kaoYBqDkRwiE-3Qf24lgEzuZtMhMez_IR/s640/8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSyIm3wevdEW8LzvsKRHZWhIat4W_zYHsDSdQo-5oyuTey8z2vyEWxI6rOGy0m3qvy2zL4Ahzb55abJwtsbW8iz4D_QIyxSHxb4Q1pV-CwMgUwgI8qBQ9ehis8ho9-FnKY44vyNQZg1-gV/s2048/me8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEUUhM5IuE89TaBg73IqM8PLJEz9xNHKKgHlseuSzbVt4hyphenhyphenWIgE-2lVFhLM_2_NH0AEIHRCfLcbnzc_EFEVv92QYXo-IKIzOHujqvawzlGuaMEWRla5DpTg1pTTi1t538TVRJzp_-MpPf/s2048/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEUUhM5IuE89TaBg73IqM8PLJEz9xNHKKgHlseuSzbVt4hyphenhyphenWIgE-2lVFhLM_2_NH0AEIHRCfLcbnzc_EFEVv92QYXo-IKIzOHujqvawzlGuaMEWRla5DpTg1pTTi1t538TVRJzp_-MpPf/s640/16.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdV3yU14_HgNi7958zENKy8A74NMpnH6zbyc-vmpn1KDxZV0VmRsUBS2CE_-rDfd-o0Sboqg66NWqVr4k6i0sKdWrueTSdRiF-C8VswOZjWTGodtEcEX2r_-m-bBq2z22xwEGu4odsSh6/s2048/me16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdV3yU14_HgNi7958zENKy8A74NMpnH6zbyc-vmpn1KDxZV0VmRsUBS2CE_-rDfd-o0Sboqg66NWqVr4k6i0sKdWrueTSdRiF-C8VswOZjWTGodtEcEX2r_-m-bBq2z22xwEGu4odsSh6/s640/me16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Loved this one too!</div><div><br /></div><div>After trying out all the shades and the formula of these lipsticks, I can say now that these are extremely creamy, and once you apply them, you won't feel your lips dry out, or feel any kind of discomfort in any way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being creamy, there will definitely be some amount of transfer, as happens with any creamy lipstick from any brand, but since these colours are highly pigmented, you can easily apply a light layer again and will be good to go.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can use these lipsticks with or without a lip liner, and yes, since there is a wide shade range, you can choose from regular everyday nudes to brighter shades with hints of orange, pink or red, dark reds, dark browns, and even purples with hints of grey for that gothic or boho look.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think that it is a good idea to go for the sampler kit, as even the samplers will last you a good amount of time, and once you know the ones you really love, you can go ahead and buy the actual full size product.</div><div><br /></div><div>I loved using these lipsticks a lot and will highly recommend to everyone. In fact, I think I have found my answer to natural, herbal and ayurvedic lipsticks and can't wait to try out the full-sized ones too, as well as some other products from their range.</div><div><br /></div><div>Not to mention that they are Made in India too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Till next time, stay safe, and take loads of care of your mental health too :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Love and hugs </div><div><br /></div>- Debolina Raja <div><br /></div><div>#madeinindia #vocalforlocal #natural #herbal #ayurvedic #parabenfree #nosls #nochemicals #crueltyfree </div><div><br /></div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-13270973997187147492020-08-05T12:32:00.000+05:302020-08-05T12:32:12.109+05:30Kaumudi Handmade and Natural Lip Balms: Lip Swatch, Review, What I Loved<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-5ELiUSnxpSNlX9XS4_QjQBphcOQeqIipZn9HsFTNDCLhFJTQfNHIJH2k3StFZSqCCGns5ugwnhKyZzKCwMBhHA6WS4lW3YmSylF1qxxZLrzOhjGsHjPo0VH_RonAL4sis1EhVaCeU9p/s2048/20200805_111638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-5ELiUSnxpSNlX9XS4_QjQBphcOQeqIipZn9HsFTNDCLhFJTQfNHIJH2k3StFZSqCCGns5ugwnhKyZzKCwMBhHA6WS4lW3YmSylF1qxxZLrzOhjGsHjPo0VH_RonAL4sis1EhVaCeU9p/s640/20200805_111638.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Before I even go into the details, take a look at the beautiful packaging that the lip balms come in! The box is made out of handmade paper and even the paper scroll inside is simply beautiful! Not to forget that it gives all the details about the brand and the product and also all the different ways in which you can reach out to them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Very transparent indeed! </div><div><br /></div><div>This year as the lockdown began, like many others, I started looking for more natural brands that are being made in India, using natural chemical-free ingredients. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have always shared my love for natural products, those that do not use chemicals and that do not test on animals. So during one such search I came across this brand called Kaumudi.</div><div><br /></div><div>I first saw them online and the description they had of their lip balms immediately caught my eye.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWEwQ_8b49tKwADIE5ZEOYec-B-g30Z_Vx32qw0Kl6X8_5BSCcG1CXHelsp-09T9PFpD5OHhzwExCMl828gm_rlIfw52BYultGM1ZRSTiuqgAP_v5GnfKsM9kurdd6YNznFURVz0UG3Xn/s2048/20200805_111709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWEwQ_8b49tKwADIE5ZEOYec-B-g30Z_Vx32qw0Kl6X8_5BSCcG1CXHelsp-09T9PFpD5OHhzwExCMl828gm_rlIfw52BYultGM1ZRSTiuqgAP_v5GnfKsM9kurdd6YNznFURVz0UG3Xn/s640/20200805_111709.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One of the first thing that the brand mentions is that they are all natural and do not use any chemicals. They also mention that they use various natural ingredients for these lip balms, such as butters, 100 times washed ghee that is procured from the Gir breed cows that live in their own Gaushala! What??!!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Since I started using these lip balms, I can vouch that they must be using ghee, because the smoothness that I have felt while applying and also ever since, has never come about, no matter how expensive a lip balm I used earlier! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisRIoJap9rp_hJKuox6M2NeD6d2eNQoJ8TKxyYpJ1W8UlyOWYgZ-GnydVYUX_glCJHBGoHIhyphenhyphenBekQT16S1PvK86YC0GB3B4EGX7Vyw-TmqhFRN_TKxZUx6tWBC9o8S0YoAhBY3Ox1rPj-/s2048/20200804_164203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisRIoJap9rp_hJKuox6M2NeD6d2eNQoJ8TKxyYpJ1W8UlyOWYgZ-GnydVYUX_glCJHBGoHIhyphenhyphenBekQT16S1PvK86YC0GB3B4EGX7Vyw-TmqhFRN_TKxZUx6tWBC9o8S0YoAhBY3Ox1rPj-/s640/20200804_164203.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In this picture above I am wearing the natural variant which is a light pink shade and is almost like my own lip shade, but with an added touch of smoothness and a beautiful lightly lingering rose fragrance. The lip shade I am wearing here is called Love Lip. It's a beautiful subtle very light pink shade. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM7BwK1ezTiGdlmXLQ8U9wBBsrG1exLEpMd1TMT8ENNql6trUNvPcwt6RSGgWPKJbvPOWlsA-Lx6jaPSyq6pqWOwk90sFW4O37MW9LwRDhZ487iB5ICCRq4aCSe00YwOVeRJ90dni2R0H/s2048/20200805_111801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBM7BwK1ezTiGdlmXLQ8U9wBBsrG1exLEpMd1TMT8ENNql6trUNvPcwt6RSGgWPKJbvPOWlsA-Lx6jaPSyq6pqWOwk90sFW4O37MW9LwRDhZ487iB5ICCRq4aCSe00YwOVeRJ90dni2R0H/s640/20200805_111801.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>These are the two variants I bought - Rich Lip (the darker one) and Love Lip (the lighter one)</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh5-IH_B_-UmYH0DLvC2Sw4IATN4l8EwqIIj9UzBdGH2UeqrU4NtuJAsNAtBCO7OapFf4vzfAGjwVrypvVkIS-7e9QjEsnw7UbHekLObpvtgYfx97fGps2aLGi6WRL1cD8uBpDOolnBC-/s2048/20200805_111923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivh5-IH_B_-UmYH0DLvC2Sw4IATN4l8EwqIIj9UzBdGH2UeqrU4NtuJAsNAtBCO7OapFf4vzfAGjwVrypvVkIS-7e9QjEsnw7UbHekLObpvtgYfx97fGps2aLGi6WRL1cD8uBpDOolnBC-/s640/20200805_111923.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a shot of me wearing a very light layer of Rich Lip, but if you apply it a little harder you will get a rich dark red and maroonish shade. Since I was just wearing it at home (of course, have not gone out it feels now in years!!!) I wore it light.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_b2YvoNiGk0-aHUqiuT0ORtLaIEIF425bNE61fQEWIiPRhT4PmPKVuYG1v-1dNmcwc8jrTh8dRJKi6vzLXyrNPyQhGmn2Vg-A1ajrkftMMJljI4HpnxYpifqRQgNLWStFS5fC9dqJI_r0/s997/Capture1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="997" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_b2YvoNiGk0-aHUqiuT0ORtLaIEIF425bNE61fQEWIiPRhT4PmPKVuYG1v-1dNmcwc8jrTh8dRJKi6vzLXyrNPyQhGmn2Vg-A1ajrkftMMJljI4HpnxYpifqRQgNLWStFS5fC9dqJI_r0/s640/Capture1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here I am wearing the lighter variant, Love Lip.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFZgLGEm6H3B6KcilWp9NDmxdkwQTjbuS40xznlMMYB11wAZuZZnHNtss3RJ1C9gSUtih_RbR9jioDXM7FHBBP1JQYJ-dGDIsxjupIv60dnAcUdCNQBYmb-fDvTknDC9bn2SBxYxV65fu/s954/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFZgLGEm6H3B6KcilWp9NDmxdkwQTjbuS40xznlMMYB11wAZuZZnHNtss3RJ1C9gSUtih_RbR9jioDXM7FHBBP1JQYJ-dGDIsxjupIv60dnAcUdCNQBYmb-fDvTknDC9bn2SBxYxV65fu/s640/Capture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another shot of me wearing the darker variant, Rich Lip.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, one really cool thing about these lip balms is that you can not only wear and use these as lip balms, but also as your regular lipstick, as a blush, and even as an eyeshadow!</div><div><br /></div><div>So basically, you can use this 1 product for 4 different uses! Imagine just carrying this in your pocket or purse/bag and transforming your look from regular and at-home to an office look or even party look! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some details that may help you while buying:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Price: </b>INR 290 (but you can also pick them up cheaper during various sales they do)</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Variants: </b>10 shades</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Claims: </b>Helps in soothing dry and cracked lips, reduces lip darkening, heals and gives sun protection</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about them, not even one thing, coz there isn't anything bad about these beautiful lip balms by Kaumudi! </div><div><br /></div><div>I am already eyeing a few other shades from them, and once I do get them, will share them :) </div><div><br /></div><div>In the meanwhile, if you are looking for something natural and some good natural wellness for yourself, you may want to try and give these a try!</div><div><br /></div><div>#lips #kaumudi #satwanaturals #madeinindia #natural #nochemicals #lipbalm #liptint </div><div><br /></div>- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-68279291528649210512020-07-26T12:32:00.000+05:302020-07-26T12:32:29.724+05:30Product Empties in Lockdown and Quarantine: Mini Reviews, Throwing Away, Will I Repurchase?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QHctI-te6KkkbkYu0H1VBXAgXTEuI5150OMvH3TvKvqcI72i_IIFfLKb8lazT4RYMLsvcLQNzlQitEjcPxotZ4mPY5W5E0T04pB5l5bliF0mZp_1L6skx3IqUHCrNkY91FhU1_zmUc3G/s600/basket-series-with-apples-no5_4_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QHctI-te6KkkbkYu0H1VBXAgXTEuI5150OMvH3TvKvqcI72i_IIFfLKb8lazT4RYMLsvcLQNzlQitEjcPxotZ4mPY5W5E0T04pB5l5bliF0mZp_1L6skx3IqUHCrNkY91FhU1_zmUc3G/w500-h375/basket-series-with-apples-no5_4_orig.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://aliestudio.com/uploads/3/4/0/3/34030218/basket-series-with-apples-no5_4_orig.jpg" target="_blank">image source</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been pretty much locked up inside the house from March, 8th March 2020 being the last day I went out really, with maybe only 3 or 4 times in these 4 and a half months that I have gone out for groceries or my doctor visits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of my essentials have come online and I have been in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here are some of the things I finished up in the last few months. Also, some of the makeup products I am just throwing away as they are not being used at all, and just sitting and rotting sadly, so makes no sense to hold on to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To be honest, I have not used any makeup in these months, just a moisturizer some days, that too very rare, and a lip balm now and then. So here's what I thought of these, liked or not, and whether I will buy them again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HV5c-1S9hLQLhUNKqJI1mfiNrX_4wottAV33ZVf8la8VGUm_elutwSxf15H1_F2oel8smd0DnjNSCWrSVV6kw95aVovpza_pNOA3EewMne1BA-NksY9U0GsnRDrdT7dUWcso44Ih2WYx/s2048/20200619_113252.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1334" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HV5c-1S9hLQLhUNKqJI1mfiNrX_4wottAV33ZVf8la8VGUm_elutwSxf15H1_F2oel8smd0DnjNSCWrSVV6kw95aVovpza_pNOA3EewMne1BA-NksY9U0GsnRDrdT7dUWcso44Ih2WYx/w325-h500/20200619_113252.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have psoriasis of the scalp, and while this smells good and all that, I am not really going to repurchase this again. I am continuing with my Biotique one, which continues to work great for me.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjCElViRRnr8dwmdnZXbA0vDwv2T1BYv8UHw3JidkCG93WwCBAt1mMgoMaWz5a3NTizJUr0bvdlYjw_dYcTv4W0dBqV0SRsV3iplqD0uoBVCPXFWy84Lru_5bWquazVwjtlEcWzrG2pPL/s2048/20200619_113320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1541" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjCElViRRnr8dwmdnZXbA0vDwv2T1BYv8UHw3JidkCG93WwCBAt1mMgoMaWz5a3NTizJUr0bvdlYjw_dYcTv4W0dBqV0SRsV3iplqD0uoBVCPXFWy84Lru_5bWquazVwjtlEcWzrG2pPL/w376-h500/20200619_113320.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was an interesting fragrance and had a kind of warmth to it. But I'm not really going to buy this again. I found a really good and natural one, which has one of the most awesome bath wash fragrance I've ever experienced. In my next empties or before that maybe :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt_QpLJKubnzxp02Uc8_BiLrbbtxiH514EH0xAoUQDylDxCgqN_FduDiEOPI9BWEvm81VxbUg0N6MWaDvfvfEb_UFb0FDBmvQ35B9mFjvY7AdkFixJKMyZy4IWWbtuR2T0HH3H9eJ1XEt/s2048/20200619_113335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt_QpLJKubnzxp02Uc8_BiLrbbtxiH514EH0xAoUQDylDxCgqN_FduDiEOPI9BWEvm81VxbUg0N6MWaDvfvfEb_UFb0FDBmvQ35B9mFjvY7AdkFixJKMyZy4IWWbtuR2T0HH3H9eJ1XEt/w400-h308/20200619_113335.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The body wash looks a mix of pink and brown, kind of a dusty pink shade.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTxraxXjQLIn-MQNssKezrPoSVuFUU6eH1mH_lnApredNONipDib2AAb8YERpOmtKdu-DGWB_jbv07SIYoT0-Nwuv5X4UcnfE5qCtfihE3VCeRuTxG4_zStJ0obkB9D7g3p0YZIdZfUCSA/s3161/20200619_115835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3161" data-original-width="995" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTxraxXjQLIn-MQNssKezrPoSVuFUU6eH1mH_lnApredNONipDib2AAb8YERpOmtKdu-DGWB_jbv07SIYoT0-Nwuv5X4UcnfE5qCtfihE3VCeRuTxG4_zStJ0obkB9D7g3p0YZIdZfUCSA/w158-h500/20200619_115835.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLSpjGnvTkVj_eNwnrS3nJzvBHjp8gf1hcuVJRykbqHA_yZIIZw8LmYORu0pBRTkBq9EyunvPIdFGA4b779rEMECwUoplfnsBHeobC92LWloGwgGxfPddNeeZyyNJPZOTpUAAUS5sGBaL/s2048/20200619_113557.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLSpjGnvTkVj_eNwnrS3nJzvBHjp8gf1hcuVJRykbqHA_yZIIZw8LmYORu0pBRTkBq9EyunvPIdFGA4b779rEMECwUoplfnsBHeobC92LWloGwgGxfPddNeeZyyNJPZOTpUAAUS5sGBaL/w375-h500/20200619_113557.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This Apricot body wash from Biotique continues to be one of my most favourite body washes ever. I have been using this for almost 6 years now and continue to repurchase over and over again. It's natural, not tested on animals, has no harmful chemicals and smells warm and divine. And so great on the pocket! <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you have not tried this out yet, do give it a shot.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-zs9I-3xGZIs8tK2722xzLX1m7le8L_x55qlHPfoVX00mCBxHEXswGS7Gpi0UeAflmcn8TkZfr5FxxUsTpqc69rMKy9e5p5ZFFVg_ZEtfL9TCqWHGINxlKKuF7AiiRWJz_3eTKPZKrMH/s2700/20200619_113722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1165" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-zs9I-3xGZIs8tK2722xzLX1m7le8L_x55qlHPfoVX00mCBxHEXswGS7Gpi0UeAflmcn8TkZfr5FxxUsTpqc69rMKy9e5p5ZFFVg_ZEtfL9TCqWHGINxlKKuF7AiiRWJz_3eTKPZKrMH/w216-h500/20200619_113722.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I loved using this face wash, not just for the amazingly refreshing tangy citrusy orange fragrance, but also for the fact that it actually worked great on my skin which has suddenly now, as I grow older, decided to act like a teen skin! So yes, it has helped control the excess oil and keep it in check.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UpSCL_JI4TJonRq_B1bpqshiMbpI0wnSDzIX5rcsbArrq5XiwY5__MZBSci9RaMs828vn2AJyFaSGuTw45uJJ68ots4GOZ5iSLl1SGTLV9t9G6l_wlP5wH3E8O9BBlF1-lwOzwrFfiff/s2780/20200619_113807.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="1131" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UpSCL_JI4TJonRq_B1bpqshiMbpI0wnSDzIX5rcsbArrq5XiwY5__MZBSci9RaMs828vn2AJyFaSGuTw45uJJ68ots4GOZ5iSLl1SGTLV9t9G6l_wlP5wH3E8O9BBlF1-lwOzwrFfiff/w255-h625/20200619_113807.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to buy this Body Shop fragrance after I used the body butter from the same variant, the Fuji Green Tea. It was nice but it kind of leaves a weird feeling on my tongue for some reason! Not buying again. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCVleAAoe1C4sdxzO7IhDmQ0IDZIlVpGLbAnwKLJ46bv4zUs2wQ6QCHL2Tq7wSWGzNC-cqCNcw4-PmZdZRpgGIoElNtZCP6dgcWVIQJqeMA1UQOyuXKBWBwoFCe_D1hsRsyqGoKhGoBv4/s2048/20200619_113813+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1112" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCVleAAoe1C4sdxzO7IhDmQ0IDZIlVpGLbAnwKLJ46bv4zUs2wQ6QCHL2Tq7wSWGzNC-cqCNcw4-PmZdZRpgGIoElNtZCP6dgcWVIQJqeMA1UQOyuXKBWBwoFCe_D1hsRsyqGoKhGoBv4/w273-h500/20200619_113813+%25281%2529.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's for Rs 1195 for 100 ml but I am not going to repurchase this one.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdJ09IzniZ1Qg239A0kpYH9_nwzcksuUWljH862nuXm4FGXU5Wlup7Q7Yi84Pexg78gy3jz_5Zx1j9RBIoQV0bbFjJHPlEYbr1T8iANckvIp-bvMcGRVIianCGHLGyhyaHaemiEJszFw0/s2048/20200619_113933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1079" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdJ09IzniZ1Qg239A0kpYH9_nwzcksuUWljH862nuXm4FGXU5Wlup7Q7Yi84Pexg78gy3jz_5Zx1j9RBIoQV0bbFjJHPlEYbr1T8iANckvIp-bvMcGRVIianCGHLGyhyaHaemiEJszFw0/w264-h500/20200619_113933.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hated this! For some weird reason, I loved the fragrance when I had tested it out at the Westside store way before the world changed! But as I kept using it, the fragrance started feeling more of gas from the can instead of a deo or fragrance. Ended up using it as a room/bathroom freshener. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GRgmR-H7-4UkLfzOaL9kddnxu37hHJEPMnxKxrUeEA4SvgdCDh_A6HFdZzan0GhHT2c0Sc7pNFQOB47LA9WvrqjbWL8PaezHozivJ_sLrk9axEZhBoH5ZES-wp2suGPn81xLX4YY7ZoU/s2048/20200619_113941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GRgmR-H7-4UkLfzOaL9kddnxu37hHJEPMnxKxrUeEA4SvgdCDh_A6HFdZzan0GhHT2c0Sc7pNFQOB47LA9WvrqjbWL8PaezHozivJ_sLrk9axEZhBoH5ZES-wp2suGPn81xLX4YY7ZoU/w300-h400/20200619_113941.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Price Rs. 225<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ2KGmIY9h0nafT-l0EEUYVA7-2gzy3tvslkFelXv_Bbgg_bIiq6usdP366HlA2LMhjcjvdpB_5ZX6fO7C692btg1g0M9OzNcO8MNItjtTEDbQRB8g5oMSjndQJeWBl___VrmCeTm62ME/s2048/20200619_114021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1260" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ2KGmIY9h0nafT-l0EEUYVA7-2gzy3tvslkFelXv_Bbgg_bIiq6usdP366HlA2LMhjcjvdpB_5ZX6fO7C692btg1g0M9OzNcO8MNItjtTEDbQRB8g5oMSjndQJeWBl___VrmCeTm62ME/w308-h500/20200619_114021.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had this Maybelline Fit Me Foundation small pack for a long time and there were barely 1 or 2 uses left. So I ended up finishing it up just like that. This has been with me for a long time, and I only used it when I went out for something special, that too just 2 pea sized dots of the product. Finally it's over. My shade is Natural Beige or something like that. As of now, no plans to repurchase. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyV-SsIVG4dPHArfO7HmNSYHThE4cXD39GheMMs85kn0u1Zm80B9clxEoFzl77QHsq3GRpgaLCYx1zxdOqD8MwEup4K_QF1xgds0LNsaSKCsUSeMLX6xwrZQj976BrC6nfvoqxlBGsBTb/s2048/20200619_114043.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1229" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyV-SsIVG4dPHArfO7HmNSYHThE4cXD39GheMMs85kn0u1Zm80B9clxEoFzl77QHsq3GRpgaLCYx1zxdOqD8MwEup4K_QF1xgds0LNsaSKCsUSeMLX6xwrZQj976BrC6nfvoqxlBGsBTb/w240-h400/20200619_114043.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I don't have to talk about this separately, everyone knows that Cetaphil is one brand that is great for sensitive skin. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmXd6PSfAY2VaE7LeXbkDmwg10zON5xAnVLOZYt24OwyhQrDTRp5wrT__bqITdswE5W208CSWycSoXguGu-3e15-SGWQK2h0z-Ve5IA_1YEpREL6VYUx1M5CQSm1gj1qZfR4EaNWOEvJF/s2048/20200619_114112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmXd6PSfAY2VaE7LeXbkDmwg10zON5xAnVLOZYt24OwyhQrDTRp5wrT__bqITdswE5W208CSWycSoXguGu-3e15-SGWQK2h0z-Ve5IA_1YEpREL6VYUx1M5CQSm1gj1qZfR4EaNWOEvJF/w300-h400/20200619_114112.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Thousands of these bottles are being used up all over. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXfbvovIiftLjH6XT-l4KBfoqs4ZesK7AW2BKhweX0iped9_trTzDLdO8DFLvapd4PbxmWcbA9CxYQmrUjVa4-iABEwtuycfgcdXD_Se-3JcwZ9yjYplu6chxt4ORXce-cEbEBh2CYsCu/s2048/20200619_114402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXfbvovIiftLjH6XT-l4KBfoqs4ZesK7AW2BKhweX0iped9_trTzDLdO8DFLvapd4PbxmWcbA9CxYQmrUjVa4-iABEwtuycfgcdXD_Se-3JcwZ9yjYplu6chxt4ORXce-cEbEBh2CYsCu/w239-h400/20200619_114402.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This too is a product that has remained with me for so long I finally tried to just finish it up. It smells nice but it does tend to get greasy. Not buying again.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR6sOCujXO5d5wFsZwv6w5_N3ySvxyX97p8x8UatSFTgpKs7j9fdUq2VY-WQIrX_PxqIvg31bpd1g7FmUhDIOmpBU8loU1AFIX3HvhJgvQBXavaxELheNoehlCnaVVJoIC-ihgyPCcCCI/s2048/20200619_114441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="2048" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR6sOCujXO5d5wFsZwv6w5_N3ySvxyX97p8x8UatSFTgpKs7j9fdUq2VY-WQIrX_PxqIvg31bpd1g7FmUhDIOmpBU8loU1AFIX3HvhJgvQBXavaxELheNoehlCnaVVJoIC-ihgyPCcCCI/w500-h269/20200619_114441.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is kind of a tinted sunscreen moisturizer that I had used quite a bit earlier. A cute tube that you can put in your purse or pocket as well! However, it does tend to make you break out in a cast when you sweat, so I won't be repurchasing.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIfhrN3AzXjMbtuYrn4vMXM-rJSg3SREXXa0jf6AMavNXyJM8w41Y4ZiJBPrr5wnGBnxW7qM-AZPkqggQz-nGj7tAhCG1ZEUCYGPWQgAgMFXGrSBoVlsTdCWfUxkuWSa9618QV9nXn7nC/s2048/20200619_114454%25280%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1894" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIfhrN3AzXjMbtuYrn4vMXM-rJSg3SREXXa0jf6AMavNXyJM8w41Y4ZiJBPrr5wnGBnxW7qM-AZPkqggQz-nGj7tAhCG1ZEUCYGPWQgAgMFXGrSBoVlsTdCWfUxkuWSa9618QV9nXn7nC/s320/20200619_114454%25280%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cute mini tub for just Rs 20!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJLSKG6e4hVPckAvd3UXsY82bP6EDwQpqBp2xH3qn-dX8qKqolEuFGqeOTPdwaB475D-N7YS0C8rNTu729hfoS7Zc3dBRLtGp-RQphyVTLaS1khL0Hq0H48GY5d7QMe3o390yxl2cjHiz/s2048/20200619_114920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1206" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJLSKG6e4hVPckAvd3UXsY82bP6EDwQpqBp2xH3qn-dX8qKqolEuFGqeOTPdwaB475D-N7YS0C8rNTu729hfoS7Zc3dBRLtGp-RQphyVTLaS1khL0Hq0H48GY5d7QMe3o390yxl2cjHiz/w294-h500/20200619_114920.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I liked it, it did the job that it says it is meant to do. I am very much into the brands Himalaya and Biotique, so I may repurchase another from this brand, maybe in a different fragrance. This too was a lovely fragrance. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tDYaDkzFkcyuj9e66sEgwBzFNu9ibBzFcK18fGpBFWWCiH4jw_jQ3XtScUQyEGwsyrZGTNMbclODqoWHjZap8oLN1_SEcqGx2CSkGGqIJ6lhyphenhyphencJYxkcOqDtv5xkgpE9NItYTtEYFRj6Q/s2048/20200619_114925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1911" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tDYaDkzFkcyuj9e66sEgwBzFNu9ibBzFcK18fGpBFWWCiH4jw_jQ3XtScUQyEGwsyrZGTNMbclODqoWHjZap8oLN1_SEcqGx2CSkGGqIJ6lhyphenhyphencJYxkcOqDtv5xkgpE9NItYTtEYFRj6Q/s320/20200619_114925.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Not very expensive either, especially as a little bit of product works very well.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK1_Foj3RSDsIaIda9b6tw0qOyV0k0f1BFQAf1MdYlnRjtpwhyphenhyphenpwSp08dTLiSq99kAH3Z-FxsZ7xsmRUilVt3AsA6_8pT5yfimYC_IWnitp7OkhjpSHogZOKTHTdvxj_9NtHZyplJ14YP/s2048/20200619_115317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1090" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK1_Foj3RSDsIaIda9b6tw0qOyV0k0f1BFQAf1MdYlnRjtpwhyphenhyphenpwSp08dTLiSq99kAH3Z-FxsZ7xsmRUilVt3AsA6_8pT5yfimYC_IWnitp7OkhjpSHogZOKTHTdvxj_9NtHZyplJ14YP/w266-h500/20200619_115317.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I had this for more than a few years! Finally over but I won't be buying again.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwds9DKmq1XMGdpuUPavudBbhPpBSiSEfWpSwwD7-w7zKbAO2V-hwHhX2QUO6-PVwjqfZr77SJqY7wcdzTW9ast5BnzzYYbdpDhV4ZZl26pDaSJFZxLVa5jSlP5w6x2vtAbwKFguADn-ym/s2048/20200619_115322.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1175" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwds9DKmq1XMGdpuUPavudBbhPpBSiSEfWpSwwD7-w7zKbAO2V-hwHhX2QUO6-PVwjqfZr77SJqY7wcdzTW9ast5BnzzYYbdpDhV4ZZl26pDaSJFZxLVa5jSlP5w6x2vtAbwKFguADn-ym/w288-h500/20200619_115322.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The reason I won't buy this as of now is because I have started using some other natural products. Also, I am using my homemade oil a lot that has really been working great for my hair (will share here soon).</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuTuF4RRqMrNr5pHW_DGudvzKKUun4F2GVa0e7cvWMBNo19iVH7JQRGCJ5b8nTVN85USOE2346bT2LXAvolupuC52AVIrknaLZZSH0S-VJal9SNMp7Bgsl7oGiQHCiTvDfAe4vGFTE0XG/s3257/20200619_115427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3257" data-original-width="966" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuTuF4RRqMrNr5pHW_DGudvzKKUun4F2GVa0e7cvWMBNo19iVH7JQRGCJ5b8nTVN85USOE2346bT2LXAvolupuC52AVIrknaLZZSH0S-VJal9SNMp7Bgsl7oGiQHCiTvDfAe4vGFTE0XG/w149-h500/20200619_115427.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Disgusting! I know Forest Essentials is a brand that is associated with all the best products but yucks! </div><div>This one started out smelling good and ended up being a room freshener. It ends up leaving such a weird too-strong and disgusting scent on you that just takes over everything else. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDOomQKDabQkHvhMIvoW6HszrLu_vXdMxfAZ8g5CqSPpQq63CyNB59TdQSH__dfyj19JkHanDl0xom5l7Ik3LZb4RB1w4r4OGGjxsV3yhVSXVeGToUEeW3dBk1bKT-NTYaNKw15heSEVt/s2901/20200619_115433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2901" data-original-width="1084" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDOomQKDabQkHvhMIvoW6HszrLu_vXdMxfAZ8g5CqSPpQq63CyNB59TdQSH__dfyj19JkHanDl0xom5l7Ik3LZb4RB1w4r4OGGjxsV3yhVSXVeGToUEeW3dBk1bKT-NTYaNKw15heSEVt/w188-h500/20200619_115433.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Rs 1895 for this tiny product is a WASTE!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1XiIf_ssNZNi9GifG_ytb9UR_okBsi7P6qOUhQMvkUvbBY4UgBsir-F3i9Es9JE8GRRDbCfgp06H0nnex1JeSJT9s6-kDED2xc-2zvoAP4dniF3b6jkcRPBwcUgvt1VBdXa12d_p7u9y/s2048/20200619_115444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1045" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1XiIf_ssNZNi9GifG_ytb9UR_okBsi7P6qOUhQMvkUvbBY4UgBsir-F3i9Es9JE8GRRDbCfgp06H0nnex1JeSJT9s6-kDED2xc-2zvoAP4dniF3b6jkcRPBwcUgvt1VBdXa12d_p7u9y/w255-h500/20200619_115444.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The dustbin is where this belongs and that is where it went. I had bought this years back, seeing all those aunties on the screen praising it's magical properties. The aunties were and remain unenlightened I can assure you. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu3u8gPmvmry14ro_TD26z-G-V7-2GqvQ5ifwfDAmG7eatvjF3r0r-96Xui_kq-xy-gKcizcEeVHozvQ4j5ZI4rCLB3OvLAp6v6h4YGyOzKsWTJlDeqHUeevRll4mgBy32pcEwe5olsEE/s2627/20200619_115500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2627" data-original-width="1197" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtu3u8gPmvmry14ro_TD26z-G-V7-2GqvQ5ifwfDAmG7eatvjF3r0r-96Xui_kq-xy-gKcizcEeVHozvQ4j5ZI4rCLB3OvLAp6v6h4YGyOzKsWTJlDeqHUeevRll4mgBy32pcEwe5olsEE/w229-h500/20200619_115500.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Just crap. If you want any of the benefits it shows up here in the check boxes, just use plain natural virgin coconut oil and you will be sorted. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKb1b5HzERIQhvE0bpBIlARAKUofB_HsdRdSL__zE96S5Wvk7R1faHhuVHzSBzaISddasPUPfyb7ZA8jCUq4Hwmun0_9Z7FaQmLdaK2cjrFd4Rl9eYljJSv_bBWwaD95GCbkjbONIa1pqD/s2712/20200619_115610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="2712" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKb1b5HzERIQhvE0bpBIlARAKUofB_HsdRdSL__zE96S5Wvk7R1faHhuVHzSBzaISddasPUPfyb7ZA8jCUq4Hwmun0_9Z7FaQmLdaK2cjrFd4Rl9eYljJSv_bBWwaD95GCbkjbONIa1pqD/w400-h171/20200619_115610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Can't believe i WASTED Rs. 450 on this crap!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrgTV6l1KtxCa7DEV-xeq4ywuNJ0uz4EoPrcpuIMIcY7j33r9IAwqM2RYTaCgyNRSc5qO64AYi2hwYSsdKt2c6mSD13s8u59P0YHRF-56BGO5uqU4m-eA2VxfbgSMxCF4L0R44f15vBjz/s3220/20200619_115621+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3220" data-original-width="977" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrgTV6l1KtxCa7DEV-xeq4ywuNJ0uz4EoPrcpuIMIcY7j33r9IAwqM2RYTaCgyNRSc5qO64AYi2hwYSsdKt2c6mSD13s8u59P0YHRF-56BGO5uqU4m-eA2VxfbgSMxCF4L0R44f15vBjz/w189-h625/20200619_115621+%25281%2529.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><div><br /></div>LOVED THIS! The fragrance is beautifull! But as of now I won't be repurchasing as I have a lot of other moisturizers and body lotions and they will last me a longgg time. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllaR3XoppwodPmkLzVlVnSNX-oMwxKr8Bi4obhB4lERgEHhrJIZb76llm8hf5G7_PDqqtmSGIZso-T9raD13JpfFLJwannkcDtBTZ_T5HBUQ2k5XJSnKCXr9ULWOA8LGXjxp59s_BeN_d/s2745/20200619_115627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2745" data-original-width="1146" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllaR3XoppwodPmkLzVlVnSNX-oMwxKr8Bi4obhB4lERgEHhrJIZb76llm8hf5G7_PDqqtmSGIZso-T9raD13JpfFLJwannkcDtBTZ_T5HBUQ2k5XJSnKCXr9ULWOA8LGXjxp59s_BeN_d/w210-h500/20200619_115627.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Not to mention this is quite expensive too! Rs 1495 for 200 ml</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsC5OsiZ5S9DNu-gtyQgjZUxBnVwORKQcVq7QFz1HIeIZ8Aag9LiabLiftDtye1cX6ezKuOxjWk3YHaFRLNtJXI7y7R_TR4btBfdZ9eCzP_dXo2tEiGS90mZDH3fvICk8Gc2F9ATdmmlB/s2048/20200619_115655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsC5OsiZ5S9DNu-gtyQgjZUxBnVwORKQcVq7QFz1HIeIZ8Aag9LiabLiftDtye1cX6ezKuOxjWk3YHaFRLNtJXI7y7R_TR4btBfdZ9eCzP_dXo2tEiGS90mZDH3fvICk8Gc2F9ATdmmlB/w500-h293/20200619_115655.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was the Fuji Green Tea body butter from the Body Shop that I mentioned earlier. Loved it but won't repurchase now, as I have a lot of other body lotions to use.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp5GRHWSSdDfoJkj7SQr_ziKlB-5oepONMmFhGWi5_OZur6_AaJNbTwJsoPsySxyk6qn2J7WtwbRqQXize-MDpZkwWPoWskq8Jh1vCVzFSCWk0_mIbvskURxSxHbDsQPegEDVQ4tlW8c6/s2048/20200619_115709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="2048" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQp5GRHWSSdDfoJkj7SQr_ziKlB-5oepONMmFhGWi5_OZur6_AaJNbTwJsoPsySxyk6qn2J7WtwbRqQXize-MDpZkwWPoWskq8Jh1vCVzFSCWk0_mIbvskURxSxHbDsQPegEDVQ4tlW8c6/w400-h341/20200619_115709.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Rs 1045 for 200 ml<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v4L9nhS87FBX8jVLkHN0XZA8GpWvIG6ZyVyYbmFstukuXJdipd2ttgj7-_iM16k4zJfhnlX4-dqBeSVMgEUnlaab-S-skOtgxHXUUIr65UZeiO6ZDJzii8Vq16NPmCD3cRBuwzuOPzb5/s2048/20200619_115726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="2048" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v4L9nhS87FBX8jVLkHN0XZA8GpWvIG6ZyVyYbmFstukuXJdipd2ttgj7-_iM16k4zJfhnlX4-dqBeSVMgEUnlaab-S-skOtgxHXUUIr65UZeiO6ZDJzii8Vq16NPmCD3cRBuwzuOPzb5/w400-h235/20200619_115726.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFE3hDdRi0joSiimeNEG45MSSnplv1Pa5oLiFtD6zWWy9Ub778NETbXLHHT6p5IAbNy82KjH_MR29nlx7EfXlmPCvV6VllWmtRHsG14TENqINbYxAAnih181bzZEonGBIfuzrTuI9X6zI/s2988/20200619_115751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="1052" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFE3hDdRi0joSiimeNEG45MSSnplv1Pa5oLiFtD6zWWy9Ub778NETbXLHHT6p5IAbNy82KjH_MR29nlx7EfXlmPCvV6VllWmtRHsG14TENqINbYxAAnih181bzZEonGBIfuzrTuI9X6zI/w141-h400/20200619_115751.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This too was lying around with 1 or 2 uses left, so used up and threw. Don't need as of now. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBFP4mkfySIXBbMTqShBKvCVcGk9Hmgn-Ye9miXpeD-JVLlSlakCTwZu4dU02R0lKYE34bDiBbfmkHkF7bz5N75Zpwtn2u3qCdr32pj7dUMFpn5m4VLeL3NO8PmKg4IQgvcNVFyNYUkvf/s2048/20200619_115822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBFP4mkfySIXBbMTqShBKvCVcGk9Hmgn-Ye9miXpeD-JVLlSlakCTwZu4dU02R0lKYE34bDiBbfmkHkF7bz5N75Zpwtn2u3qCdr32pj7dUMFpn5m4VLeL3NO8PmKg4IQgvcNVFyNYUkvf/w500-h331/20200619_115822.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Nivea remains a classic when you need deep nourishment for the skin. But as of now I don't need to repurchase. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69qPgELz6qhu1uSanV9lYnNEGM8d04FRK8sUSN9OnwFYRdLVKsCYvKVYhtQcq_pQbfv779ollmBPyI0990rtM07qgwKL9BdFM1VrvxQS6EHev2cFxjzPCyLDoG_h233u_IBvCeSgJ6mev/s2714/20200619_120124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2714" data-original-width="1159" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg69qPgELz6qhu1uSanV9lYnNEGM8d04FRK8sUSN9OnwFYRdLVKsCYvKVYhtQcq_pQbfv779ollmBPyI0990rtM07qgwKL9BdFM1VrvxQS6EHev2cFxjzPCyLDoG_h233u_IBvCeSgJ6mev/w214-h500/20200619_120124.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was a FIND! It truly is a MAGIC CONDITIONER with all the goodness of nature and no chemicals. And not to mention again that Khadi Natural is also one of my favourite brands. This made my hair soooooo soft and smooth, I've already repurchased. If you have not tried this out yet, do give it a shot.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5X4LTa9WJLhZq52NvSJEAP0Vgwe3ljfKegiTWeTfcivbGbiRyk1Fr61H7NUPZkxGqyHnM4ivABGACpCS_PQVbiDIjgdxZw88cq3uvCxM3GrIb1SLVAIGKs3k2bpgExazY2RhTTUPuvrS/s2660/20200619_120129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2660" data-original-width="1182" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5X4LTa9WJLhZq52NvSJEAP0Vgwe3ljfKegiTWeTfcivbGbiRyk1Fr61H7NUPZkxGqyHnM4ivABGACpCS_PQVbiDIjgdxZw88cq3uvCxM3GrIb1SLVAIGKs3k2bpgExazY2RhTTUPuvrS/w223-h500/20200619_120129.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Also, it's not very expensive. Rs 235 for 210 ml.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmVjfKtfDD6BGx7dBdxqXjZd8ZNEWmrjg1cTgZY9Gh3h3AAu0AdV4dx9kYW17RhrHx4AOIgf25N-9XxQrmANtumiLz8v_Yj1xYac_r5BOZqt7pCyckGz8IPrWOezCEYMDTDiQvfbUPCMX/s2048/20200619_121015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1525" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmVjfKtfDD6BGx7dBdxqXjZd8ZNEWmrjg1cTgZY9Gh3h3AAu0AdV4dx9kYW17RhrHx4AOIgf25N-9XxQrmANtumiLz8v_Yj1xYac_r5BOZqt7pCyckGz8IPrWOezCEYMDTDiQvfbUPCMX/w298-h400/20200619_121015.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is okay and I may not be repurchasing it for now, as I am using a homemade ubtan. But it is good if you want something ready to use.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUJinFTc175S2I7SGy30OArpQoF2aK5J4nuL8EOYSGcucXrlC6j8c3MyvmKyJFY_QVnRZr0OLpUApfjp83NdGb-wmqnezLZDoLfzA6ARTFtv9aonYjAAGpogt9fKTktvgJ1w45wLxWcqA/s2048/20200619_121021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1717" data-original-width="2048" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUJinFTc175S2I7SGy30OArpQoF2aK5J4nuL8EOYSGcucXrlC6j8c3MyvmKyJFY_QVnRZr0OLpUApfjp83NdGb-wmqnezLZDoLfzA6ARTFtv9aonYjAAGpogt9fKTktvgJ1w45wLxWcqA/w400-h335/20200619_121021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Rs 199 for 75gm.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAm_3xoTlu2cpsl1Dg1k03N1MvnFzkAcUFWfIF0gH8FPPl4ZQ3BdjecAVePFtGuQfuKYt05LCbG8mWuOppiDSyUg3TROFsUlYrsSAGU5YbenHtRvtBzIbN_UCHEOeOWBxtki9jcYpXIEU/s3787/20200619_121212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3787" data-original-width="830" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAm_3xoTlu2cpsl1Dg1k03N1MvnFzkAcUFWfIF0gH8FPPl4ZQ3BdjecAVePFtGuQfuKYt05LCbG8mWuOppiDSyUg3TROFsUlYrsSAGU5YbenHtRvtBzIbN_UCHEOeOWBxtki9jcYpXIEU/w110-h500/20200619_121212.jpg" width="110" /></a></div><div><br /></div>One of the BB creams I had left over from long! Over. Not buying as of now.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIPN7zZnhEALCKa0pEyPrc_pFXd1ooCqudssO34ulS12tHPxer20XLTg1lEZnhroeKOrYD2i9P47P4vdjfd6dpj7PIm0dcaxFPY_APfsHmYMeV-Opp73zBypvcg8WtmVjruVtpZk1mWq3/s2048/20200619_121733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1073" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIPN7zZnhEALCKa0pEyPrc_pFXd1ooCqudssO34ulS12tHPxer20XLTg1lEZnhroeKOrYD2i9P47P4vdjfd6dpj7PIm0dcaxFPY_APfsHmYMeV-Opp73zBypvcg8WtmVjruVtpZk1mWq3/w210-h400/20200619_121733.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sadly, this is the ONLY product from Biotique that I HATED and had to finish off as a room freshener. Overpowering scent and horrible especially as they did not have testers when they launched the product.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKtNNMuE3AE0nGd9X6QAaPiOCrYAJLU2nqntXBvYGBhIGWNPOQwPm2y-aKq6S1ojFybvE-1cpwwE2VLPqcDksB6Jq3MLYFDrfpf_gv00BnwhNgHBV5bRV2lzryCcEplqRV9QmZwnwFyTp/s2048/20200619_121743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1187" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKtNNMuE3AE0nGd9X6QAaPiOCrYAJLU2nqntXBvYGBhIGWNPOQwPm2y-aKq6S1ojFybvE-1cpwwE2VLPqcDksB6Jq3MLYFDrfpf_gv00BnwhNgHBV5bRV2lzryCcEplqRV9QmZwnwFyTp/w231-h400/20200619_121743.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rs 699 but I will definitely not buy this again.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>- Debolina Raja </div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-13985560401135633482020-05-20T11:58:00.000+05:302020-05-20T11:58:01.962+05:30Check Out the ‘Go Swadeshi Online’ handloom exhibition to support artisans and weavers: 21st to 27th May<span id="docs-internal-guid-b0ba9eb8-7fff-73a8-2705-83ae946fd2de"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is being brought by GoCoop, India’s first online marketplace for weavers and artisans, which is hosting ‘</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://gocoop.com/pages/goswadeshi" target="_blank">Go Swadeshi Online</a></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">’ a first of its kind online exhibition that will showcase a wide range of </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">exquisite and authentic handloom </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sarees, fabrics, dress materials, stoles, dupattas, menswear and home decor products by weavers and artisans from across the country. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This will be a 7-day online event</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> aimed at </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">helping artisans, especially now that they are finding it hard to go out and sell their products. This is also a great way to show your love for hand-woven and handcrafted products and support local artists, and encourage them to continue with their work and earn a dignified livelihood.</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Assam</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bihar</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chattisgarh</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gujarat</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jammu & Kashmir</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Karnataka</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Madhya Pradesh</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Odisha</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rajasthan</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telangana</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Uttar Pradesh</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">West Bengal</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exquisite Uppada sarees of Andhra Pradesh</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Molakalmooru silk sarees of Karnataka</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vibrant Jamdanis & Tangail sarees from Bengal</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Subtle elegance of Maheshwaris & Chanderis</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pochampally and Tussar sarees</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">handwoven range of fabrics</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">home furnishings</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">menswear and women’s apparels</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">embroidered sarees</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">dupattas and stoles by the Lambadi community </span></li>
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- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-59533041783442130592020-05-13T12:03:00.002+05:302020-05-13T12:03:57.726+05:30Easy DIY hacks to clean your furniture, especially during lockdown<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbbcQ7Fy40cjf9uCMY1NSKZVInXeQ3Pt2YMrOxlxPF96R_1keMrFa7HYPuvG5UTMwwTFyTr5FttjK34kfGZpgLUvEW_X2uDdKeukiFZ5NIYJuzXT_-KuA1-9D-2h5DOWM8kO2bT0mJOOR/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbbcQ7Fy40cjf9uCMY1NSKZVInXeQ3Pt2YMrOxlxPF96R_1keMrFa7HYPuvG5UTMwwTFyTr5FttjK34kfGZpgLUvEW_X2uDdKeukiFZ5NIYJuzXT_-KuA1-9D-2h5DOWM8kO2bT0mJOOR/w400-h300/1400945948635.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2009/1/29/0/allergy-dusting-s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.960.suffix/1400945948635.jpeg" target="_blank">Image source</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">I've always had an issue with dust - I don't like it and I have a massive dust allergy, and on top of that, I am too lazy to really do much to clean either.</font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">And now, with all of us being homestuck and given the fact that the last time I had stepped out was on the 8th of March 2020, (I'm writing this on the 13th of May 2020), and there has been no one who came to help with the cleaning up, there is quite a lot I have to do.</font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">Not to mention the fact that my house is a library of sorts, with mountains of books in every room, and lots of small knick-knacks everywhere. Well well well.</font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">The perfect spot for dust to settle in and make home! </font></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font size="4">While all this cleaning and maintaining furniture is quite a tedious chore to me, the Furniture Experts at Flipkart are in fact sharing some really easy and effective hacks that can help. </font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font size="4">These Furniture experts from Flipkart have compiled a list of trouble-free, DIY hacks to help you remove any annoying blemishes on your furniture and make it last longer, seemingly as good as new.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>For your</b> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sofas: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm usually found sprawled on the sofa with a book, or a few books, and undoubtedly this is one of the most used piece of furniture in my home, along with my rocking chair. Here is a stain-removal hack I am planning to try out soon, especially as the ingredients are right here in my kitchen:</span></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-47225cf8-7fff-f288-7ae9-16d524790b4c"><font face="georgia" size="4"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #434343; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fabric Sofas: Some simple, non-expensive ingredients from your kitchen are all you need. Mix some baking soda and vinegar to get rid of the stains and the dullness.</span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leatherette Sofas: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix half a cup of olive oil with a quarter cup of vinegar and spray it on the surface of the leather couch. Buff it with a clean cloth for an instant makeover.</span></li></ul></font><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><b>Dining and Coffee Tables: </b></span></span><div><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is where I end up spilling my adrak chai when I am busy reading and drinking tea. So yes, water stains and tea stains are common!</span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Water rings are quite common on wooden surfaces that you use regularly, and it could be on your dining table-tops, coffee tables and side tables.</span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></li><li><span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix equal parts vinegar and olive oil and apply it with a soft cloth to the spot. </span></span></li><li><span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take care to move with the wood grain. </span></span></li><li><span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe up afterwards.</span></span></li></ul></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#434343" face="georgia" size="4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></font></div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bathroom Mirror, or Dressing Table Mirror</span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have been on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/" target="_blank">my Instagram page</a>, you would know that I love taking mirror selfies, especially when I am sharing my outfits or look and such. And yes, many times, stains are actually visible here and there on the mirror! While I usually do not try to gloss over and remain as real and me as it is, let's just say that mirror stains are not the prettiest, and don't let your real you shine through. So what can you do?</span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">
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<i>I am sure you can spot some of the big stains on the mirror! </i> </span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over time, a mirror surface attract a coat of dust and deposit minerals. </span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the simplest and most effective ingredient you can use from your kitchen is vinegar. </span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take a spray bottle and add some white vinegar.</span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spray on the glass and wipe it off with a lint-free rag. </span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't spray vinegar on any wooden frame though.</span></li></ul><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">And on this hack, let me say that for some time now, I have stopped using store-bought cleaners and have been using my own cleaners that I am making at home. So yes, I have been using a mix of white vinegar and some water and a bit of baking soda actually to clean my mirrors using a spray bottle and clean cloth. And it works!</span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Scratched Solid Wood Surfaces: </span></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Solid wooden surfaces often end up getting a lot of scratches and bear the brunt of the rough and tough life, especially on the sides of wooden beds or storage units.</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use a mix of lemon juice and oil. </span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix one part lemon juice and one part oil (coconut oil or any light oil) in a small dish and moisten a lint-free cloth with it. </span></li><li><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now rub the cloth firmly over the scratches until they are no longer noticeable.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #434343; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Engineered Wood Surfaces:</span><span><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean the surface regularly with a spotless, damp cloth.</span></li><li><span style="text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try and place coasters or mats before placing anything hot, cold, or wet on the surface.</span></li><li><span style="text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wipe off any spills and stains immediately with a clean, dry cloth.</span></li><li><span style="text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try and remove the furniture to a spot where it will not get prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and temperature variations. This may cause the colour of the wood to fade, so in case the furniture is in a spot that gets constant sunlight, try and get it some shade.</span></li><li><span style="text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moisture can cause veneer laminates to warp or bend. Try and prevent exposure of these surfaces to humidity changes.</span></li></ul></font></span><div><font face="georgia" size="4"> </font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">With all these hacks in place, I am sure you will find it a bit easier to keep your furniture and home clean, and use some natural ingredients instead of the ones that are usually laden with chemicals. Trust me, I have tried it already, and these natural ingredients are way better than what we get in the stores.</font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">I will soon share some posts of the cleaners I have made at home, so do take a look.</font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">And thank you Flipkart for sharing these hacks :) </font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4">- Debolina Raja </font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="georgia" size="4"><br /></font></div><font face="georgia" size="4">- Debolina Raja </font></div>Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-26309503883752863762020-04-20T11:21:00.001+05:302020-04-20T11:21:16.040+05:30Makeup I'm Throwing Away: Lipsticks Lip Glosses Liquid Lip Gloss I Don't Like: Makeup Declutter: Mini Reviews<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a quick stash that is now gone in the bin. This is a mix of lipsticks, lip glosses, liquid lipsticks, lip pencils - basically a mix of lip colour.<br />
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I had them for quite a long time, but most of these have been used very less, because I didn't really like them. Some were quite loved though. Also, there are a couple of PR products in these as well.<br />
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This is one of the first liquid lipsticks I ever bought and I used to really love the brand Colorbar. In fact, there was a time when I was all about their products and formulations. This was a gorgeous colour, like a lovely terracota colour. But the formula - really really bad, so so bad and drying that it would start drying even before you could finish application. And then it would make your lips dry and chapped and cracked. Definitely not a comfortable feeling or a good look.<br />
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I felt they mistook matte for extreme dryness....<br />
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The shade is called Rustic and the number is 008<br />
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This is the same thing in a different shade - 007 Haute Latte. Bad enough to put Bond in shame in a bad way!<br />
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This was my first ever matte red from the brand that brought it out big - Maybelline. You can see I used it a lot, but over the years, I felt it was quite matte and I didn't prefer that look anymore. Still, no complaints. I loved it. This is more of a blue toned red.<br />
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The shade is 630 Rubylicious<br />
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Here is another really pretty matte red shade from L'Oreal. The number is 330 and it was a gorgeous true red. I am sorry I guess I forgot to click the actual product! I used to wear it a lot, just that I got off that entire matte look I guess.<br />
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This is the first ever 'nude' tone I had, and it's from the brand Maybelline. Till date, this has been the best nude tone I have ever used and worn. Even now, no surprise that my favourite nude shade is also from Maybelline, called Touch of Spice. I used this one a lot lot lot, so much that i had to deliberately leave it aside so that i could have some change in colour. I haven't seen this come back again, if it does, I am sure i will get it some day.<br />
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By Maybelline - Summer Sunset (even the shade name reminds me of my favourite place in the world - Goa!) number is 615.<br />
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This was a freak show by Lakme that came as a PR product to me and immediately got me off it. This is the Lakme 9 to 5 range called Naturale Matte Sticks Infused with Aloe Vera and something. Well, the length of the packaging is just an illusion - it is less than 3/4th with actual lipstick, that too broken! I tried to use it once, but was unable to understand much of it as there was hardly anything, plus it was broken.<br />
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The shade apparently is Bare Castle - well, the product is bare!<br />
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This was a lovely orange-red shade by L'Oreal in the shade Charismatic Coral and the number 421. I really liked it, it was a creamy matte shade.<br />
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Another PR product sent by Colorbar - this is a glittery dark brown shade called Expensive Garnet. It looks nice in the tube but unfortunately it did not look good on the lips and the formulation was not as great.<br />
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The shade is called Expensive Garnet and number 004<br />
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I absolutely hate this lip pencil by Colorbar - same reason, sooooo drying (I think they confuse dry with matte) that I couldn't use it beyond the first 2 uses. Dustbin home it is...<br />
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The shade is My Magenta 013<br />
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Okay, so let's just say that everyone apparently seems to love the Miss Claire shades and formulations but I just don't like these at all. They look fine initially but then start fading off in a veryyyy weird way. Also, they barely last on the lips, which means that if you want the colour for long, you will have to re-apply it a few times. I'd rather buy the NYX one, for which this one is said to be a dupe. At least they last longer.<br />
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So well, I already have a no-buy this year, and had decided to not buy any makeup, specifically lip products this year (this was before the Coronavirus epidemic spread and everything shut down anyway).<br />
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For now, these have gone in the bin. I will come back with some that I love and recommend.<br />
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For all those of you who are working from home today (and even those brave ones who had to go out to work), or anyone who opened Google today, you may have seen this gentleman washing his hands (if you clicked on the wonderful Google Doodle).<br />
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Not seen it yet? Here's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8OX0FNWANM" target="_blank">the link to the video</a> which you should definitely share with the young ones as well.<br />
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The Google Doodle shows a man with a white napkin around his neck, washing his hands.<br />
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Who is he?<br />
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This is Ignaz Semmelweis, the unsung hero and the pioneer of handwashing and its many benefits on our health and life.<br />
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Ignaz Semmelweis, or Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis, was a Hungarian physicist and scientist, who discovered that it was possible to drastically reduce the cases of childbed fever by using hand disinfectants during childbirth and care.<br />
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Even though much of his research did not prove the immediate benefits at the time, and was contested and ridiculed and mocked by many, today, we all know the benefits. Sadly, the man behind this all was sent to mental asylum by his colleague, where he died just after 2 weeks, at the age of 47.<br />
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Today, and especially now with the scare of Coronavirus everywhere, it is important that we once again bring back healthy hygiene habits. Of course the best way to wash your hand is with soap and water, but if you are somewhere where you don't have access to water, or is not possible to do so, you can definitely use an alcohol-based handwash.<br />
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<b>WHO Handwashing 7 Steps</b><br />
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<li>Wet hands and apply liquid soap or sanitizer</li>
<li>Rub your palms together</li>
<li>Rub the back of your hands</li>
<li>Join your fingers and massage both sides, front and back</li>
<li>Rub your thumb and the skin between thumb and index finger</li>
<li>Rub the fingertips</li>
<li>Rub your wrists. Wash with water if using soap.</li>
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<b><a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public" target="_blank">WHO Guidelines to keep yourself and your loved ones protected</a></b></div>
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<li>Wash hands frequently</li>
<li>Maintain social distancing - at least 3 feet away from each other, especially someone who is sneezing or coughing </li>
<li>Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth</li>
<li>Immediately get medical help if you have fever, cough, problem breathing or body ache </li>
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Stay careful and safe.<br />
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- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-81546888042451347442020-02-27T10:11:00.000+05:302020-02-29T10:56:41.197+05:30Deyga: The Pure, Natural and Handcrafted Skincare and Haircare Brand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have been here on my blog earlier, or followed me on any of my social media (I know I keep vanishing on and off, but I do reappear), you may know that I have a tremendous amount of love for all things natural.<br />
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From choosing clothes in more natural fabrics to using cloth bags and totes, trying out various skin care and hair care brands that are natural and organic, even makeup that is more organic and cruelty-free, I try and use as much of these as I can.<br />
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So it was nice to chance upon this new brand (new to me at least) called <a href="https://deyga.in/" target="_blank">Deyga</a>, which has come up with some really amazing products in the skin and hair care space.<br />
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Once I checked out their website at <a href="http://deyga.in/">deyga.in</a> I was really interested to try out their products. There's a whole bunch of categories they have:<br />
Skin care<br />
Hair care<br />
Oral care<br />
Bath and body<br />
Wellness<br />
Baby care<br />
Men<br />
Combo kits<br />
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There was a lot to choose from, so I thought I would go ahead with some that I knew I was going to start using immediately.<br />
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Here's what I got:<br />
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The team at Deyga was kind enough to send me their Hair Butter, their Body Butter and their Pre-mature greying hair oil.<br />
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It's been a few weeks now that I have tried these out, and let's take a look.<br />
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<b>Deyga Body Butter in Rose and Geranium</b><br />
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I have never seen a body butter with this texture, and maybe that's what makes it unique. I love the fact how it kind of gives a slightly scrubbing effect, but does not cause any abrasions and is very light on the skin.<br />
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<b>Price: </b>INR 550 for 100 ml<br />
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<b>How to use: </b>Apply all over your clean body to keep it moisturized.<br />
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<b>Ingredients: </b>The ingredients are organic shea butter, raw mango butter, almond oil, jojoba oil, rose essential oil and geranium essential oil.<br />
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<b>Storage: </b>Keep in a cool and dry place and away from sunlight.<br />
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<b>Goodness: </b>These are absolutely cruelty-free, have no added preservatives and are handmade.<br />
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I have used this one a few times and I am quite loving it. What you need to keep in mind is that it has a beautiful buttery texture in the literal way, which means that, if you end up taking too much, your skin may start to feel greasy. I have used small amounts and it has left my skin feeling soft and taken care of, and not greasy at all. All you need is a little bit and it will be good to use.<br />
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The product will definitely last long. It's quite compact in size and you can carry it with you in your handbag, to moisturize your skin in the day.<br />
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I love the scent. It is light and subtle and has a kind of creamy feel to the scent, I don't know how I can describe it better sorry :)<br />
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<b>Deyga Hair Butter </b><br />
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The texture on this one is really buttery and it smells very creamy and luxurious as well.<br />
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<b>Ingredients: </b>It contains raw mango butter, shea butter, virgin coconut oil, castor oil, ylang ylang essential oil.<br />
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<b>Storage: </b>Keep in a cool and dry place and away from sunlight.<br />
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<b>Goodness: </b>These are absolutely cruelty-free, have no added preservatives and are handmade.<br />
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<b>Price: </b>INR 550 for 100 ml<br />
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<b>How to use: </b>Use a little and massage on your scalp and hair. Leave for 30 minutes and wash off.<br />
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This is the only product that I didn't like at all.<br />
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I tried it out twice. The first time I had applied a little but took me 3 4 times of shampoo to get it out.<br />
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Even though I'd used a little, next time I used even less. No luck.<br />
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I was left with a week of horribly greasy hair.<br />
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If you try it out, one thing I would like to add here is that the texture of this one could feel patchy in the start as you take it out of the jar. However, as you keep massaging it into your scalp and hair, you will see that it starts to kind of melt like butter and spreads out evenly. It may take a bit of time for you to understand the best way to use it the first time, but next time on you will find it easier.<br />
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Keep in mind the fact that this is a very creamy product with a thick buttery texture. Please make sure you use only the tiniest amount else it can get quite difficult to get it off your hair.<br />
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<b>Deyga Premature Greying Oil</b><br />
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The reason I wanted to try this one is not only will it help delay the arrival of the silver and promote black hair, but also because of the wonderful ingredients it has and how all of them are so beneficial for the growth, volume and texture of hair.<br />
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I have dark brownish hair naturally, and no matter how much I try to colour them black, they never stay that way for more than a week. Even though I am not expecting a miracle here and waiting for my hair to turn black, I am mainly using this oil to keep my hair healthy and in good volume. Of course the ingredients that it has are known to delay the ageing process of hair and keep them healthy, which is what I am aiming to get too.<br />
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<b>Ingredients: </b>It contains coconut oil, castor oil, benne oil, indigo, emblic myrobalon, bakuchi, bhringaraj, marudani, haritaki, licorice, thiripala, ylang ylan<br />
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<b>Storage: </b>Keep in a cool and dry place and away from sunlight.<br />
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<b>Goodness: </b>These are absolutely cruelty-free, have no added preservatives and are handmade.<br />
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This applicator is really easy to use. The oil bottle also has a regular cap that you can use when you are traveling and want to carry it along. What I loved about the applicator is that it does not scratch your scalp even a bit and is very effective in controlling the amount of oil that pours out.<br />
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But I would still suggest that you be careful while using this for the first time, as you may end up getting too much oil without realizing. Also, you don't really need a lot of the oil, a little works well too.<br />
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<b>Price: </b>INR 550 for 100 ml<br />
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<b>How to use: </b>Make use of the hair root applicator for oil to directly penetrate on to scalp. Flip your head down and massage your hair to boost blood circulation to the roots of hair.<br />
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<b>Expiry: </b>Best to use within 6 months of the date of manufacture.<br />
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I usually make a mix of hair oil at home and rarely buy readymade oils. A lot of the ingredients used here are ones that I have tried out before and so I know that it's going to be really good for the hair. Castor oil is also a regular for me, and honestly, it helps in boosting my hair growth a lot. If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you may have noticed that I end up growing my hair till almost below my hips, and then chop it off till my ears, and then repeat again :) Castor oil has helped me all the way.<br />
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I apply it with the applicator and then give myself a nice gentle head massage. I leave it on for an hour then shampoo it off. I have even kept it on overnight actually, but if you are doing so, make sure to place a towel under your head when you sleep, as else it may end up staining the fabric.<br />
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Personally, I love the scent of the ingredients used here, and a lot of my hair and skin care products smell the same way too. So this hair oil ticks all the right boxes for me :)<br />
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And in case you are someone like me who loves supporting and buying products that are made in India, then here's yet another plus for you. All their products proudly display the Made in India logo. Sweet I think.<br />
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I would definitely say that you do give them a try, especially if you are someone who understands and believes in the goodness of using natural products. Not only are these good for your skin and hair, and for your personal use, they also leave less carbon footprint on our precious planet, and are less damaging towards the environment.<br />
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I know they are packaged in plastic bottles, but the good thing is, you can easily reuse them, so that's a plus too.<br />
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All their products are quite reasonably priced, and while they are less expensive than some of the bigger and more known brands out there, they are definitely equally, if not more, effective.<br />
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Also, the scents are not too overpowering. If you have tried natural products before, you may already have an idea of the kind of scents you will get. If you have never tried them out before, the hair oil may be a bit strong in its scent, but it has a natural herbal kind of scent, and you will be able to smell the different fragrances of the ingredients used in a good way. You're anyway going to wash it off in 30 minutes or an hour, so don't bother much about it :)<br />
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All in all, I would definitely suggest you give it a try. I loved the products, and once I am done, I can't wait to try out their other products too.<br />
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Till I come back here again, let me just tell you once again that you, yes you, are a beautiful soul, and if no one told you so today, let me say so, and send across lots of smiles, hugs and positive vibes and wishes. Stay happy and love yourself, along with those around you :)<br />
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- Debolina Raja<br />
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#deyga #haircare #skincare #hairoil #wellness #natural #ingredients #crueltyfree #nopreservatives #handmade #madeinindiaDebolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-50298661133117930242020-01-30T10:56:00.000+05:302020-01-30T10:56:28.912+05:30My Weight Issues And How I Lost 30 kgs At Home: Maintaining My Weight Now<br />
Before I say anything, let me confess that I am vain.<br />
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Yes, I was always a thin girl growing up, and so, when I got diagnosed with various health issues, and my weight went up to numbers I had never imagined for myself, my self-confidence was crushed beyond words.<br />
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Please don't judge me - this is my story. I am not here to body shame anyone, or am not promoting a certain type of image/body/weight. I am all about health and happiness, so it's all about doing something that makes you happy and keeps you feeling positive, without hurting someone else.<br />
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In my case, my weight gain started happening mainly due to health issues, and soon, it went out of control. Also, the health issues grew more as a result of the excess weight I gained. So, it went on to become a vicious circle that was getting too tough to get out of.<br />
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<b>My health issues that led to increasing weight:</b><br />
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I think one of the biggest reasons that got me off the healthy weight was my stress. And the fact that I was not doing anything about it, brushing it under the rug, and also the fact that I was not capable of handling it well, or aware of how I could manage it or get it out of my system. The fact that I couldn't talk about it at all, wasn't comfortable addressing it rather, is what got to me the most.<br />
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In this picture of mine, I am at my worst weight, and one of my worst mental frame as well. But I didn't suddenly turn from a relatively healthy weight woman to a huge one. The weight gain started off as gradual, but then went out of control.<br />
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<b>My weight started affecting my mental, physical and emotional health</b><br />
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Once I noticed the weight going up, it started affecting me negatively, in a way that I kind of stopped doing anything about it. I knew I had to do something, but instead, I got more and more dependent on the thought that now I was not able to control this anymore, and nothing would work out, so all was lost.<br />
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I started eating unhealthy, as I felt too lazy to cook healthy meals for myself, and also because I thought nothing would work for me anymore, that it was all going to be a waste. Also, I started feeling emotionally fulfilled when I was eating, which was quite a negative thing actually, and led me to eat huge proportions at a time, including a lot of sugar and other unhealthy food items that I would unmindfully stuff myself with.<br />
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Finally, as my self-confidence and self-worth were to their lowest, I kind of gave up. I have never been happy with my looks, and been very negative about myself, so this was a huge scare, that in addition to me not liking myself, no one else in the world would give me a second thought ever again.<br />
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Of course I also started becoming massively depressed around this time. Nothing seemed right anymore, and nothing seemed worth it, least of all me.<br />
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I don't know why all this mattered, but to be honest, it did, and it made me go completely off-balance.<br />
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I got diagnosed with PCOD, hypothyroid, I got a slip disc, suffered from excruciating knee ligament issues (which were already there from my growing up days but now came back to haunt me regularly), and many other issues that didn't look like they would go.<br />
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Finally, and in one of the worst lifestyle mistakes ever, I also started enjoying substance, and became a substance abuser.<br />
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One fine day, when my weight hit 90, I got up and left home. I sat in the parking lot, and decided I was too far gone to ask anyone for help. I knew I couldn't speak about it, everything was too embarassing, including the way I looked, my weight and my lifestyle, which would be massively judged, and that I was the only one who could help myself.<br />
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So, I went back home, put on my shoes, and decided to go for a walk with my music.<br />
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That first day, I could only walk for less than half a kilometer and I thought I would die.<br />
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The next day was the same, as all the coming days were. After about a month, I managed to walk a full kilometer.<br />
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Slowly, in the next few months, I moved on to 2 kilometers, and kept it that way.<br />
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It took a lottttt of time for me to move ahead from those 2 kilometers, but I don't really remember how I gradually went ahead. I just did.<br />
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Also, I stopped checking my weight.<br />
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I realized that one of the things that was really stressing me out was checking my weight daily. When I didn't see a change, I would lose hope, get stressed and the entire cycle would get repeated.<br />
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So, I stopped checking my weight.<br />
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<b>Taking it further</b><br />
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The next step was to make simple changes to my diet. I stopped having fried foods/junk/food with added sugar and all those unhealthy things. Also, instead of eating late as I would, I started eating my dinner around 6-6:30 in the evening. Of course I felt hungry, so I would have 2 cups of green/jasmine/chamomile tea if I felt hungry till I went to bed.<br />
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Once I got comfortable, I started with climbing steps, only as much as I could. It's still an issue with my bad knee problems, but I would do only as much as I could comfortably do.<br />
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I started doing half squats. I started doing planks, very little initially, but a little more regularly eventually.<br />
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And of course the walk continued, and gradually, I reached a comfort level where I started walking 10kms a day. I have done 12 to 13 kms too at a stretch, but that has been really rare.<br />
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<b>Getting clean</b><br />
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By now my weight was a lot under control, and I was in a more positive frame of mind.<br />
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As for health:<br />
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<strike>PCOD</strike><br />
<strike>Slip Disc</strike><br />
<strike>Hypothyroid</strike><br />
<strike>Insomnia</strike><br />
Depression and anxiety - getting better<br />
Knee ligament issue - getting better<br />
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One fine day, I woke up and decided it was the end of substance abuse, and that was the day I completely went cold turkey. I quit everything. Just like that. Completely. All at once.<br />
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Of course I could see and feel my body rebel, ask for things. But it had to be done. And that was the end of it.<br />
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Quitting alcohol and substances had a huge impact, a positive one, and it's been a long time I have been clean, and that's how it is going to be.<br />
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Today my weight plays around 60 kgs, coming down to 58 on good days, staying around 60 usually, or going up till 61 on horrible days.<br />
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I did once get into this negative frame of mind where I wanted to be so thin that I would almost disappear, and reached a really unhealthy (for me) weight of 50 kgs. My cheeks sunk in, my eyes went all black and I could see my moods and my emotional health getting affected.<br />
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So here I am, back at the way I have been for some time, happier, positive, and just glad to be healthy, and blessed with the company of positive inspiring and good souls around me.<br />
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If I check my pics that are a few months old, I think I am doing good in terms of maintaining the healthy weight, which is usually quite tough for me. This pic was clicked about 7 or 8 months before I wrote this post.<br />
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I do love to eat, but I have realized that I love natural flavours more than anything. So, most of my food choices come across as pretty boring, but honestly, I really enjoy them as they are, and yes, they have worked great for me.<br />
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Here's a typical lunch - a bowl of lots of bhindi ki sabzi (lady finger) and a few green chillies, which is a staple for me.<br />
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I am also one of those few ones (I say few because I am yet to meet someone who loves eating karela the way I do) who loves to eat karela (bitter gourd) and can have it in any form, even simple boiled, without salt or anything! It's one of those eating habits that has helped me keep my skin kind of clean and also helps me manage my horrible metabolism to some extent.<br />
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With smart eating we do need smart lifestyle too, and in my case, my recent love of kickboxing, thanks to my inspiring mentor and teacher Mr. Rahul Rajput, the exercise routine is working great.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Nk8y-pprO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">The smile says it all..happiness and positivity galore even after I died in the 1 n half hour long #kickboxing session... but sir's energy just never gives up..that's what's so amazing about finding the right #mentor #teacher and #inspiration I never thought I would start something like this now, after reaching a certain age, and #walking has always been my best friend... but can't believe that after just a month of doing this, I so look forward to class and am disappointed if I ever have to miss.... Thanks a lot to the amazing ever-smiling inspiring positive and always energetic Rahup Rajput sir for sharing fitness with us in such a beautiful way... thank you soooo much sir :) If you'd like to experience this or want to check out any other avenues of fitness and exercise, you can get in touch with him on his profile @rahulrta to know more! Now, let me try and get back to alive mode lol! And I will definitely share a more detailed blog about my own fitness and health journey, and what worked or didnt work for me (in case anyone is interested) #fitness #weekend #class #exercise #lovingit #fit #gettingfit #discipline #routine</a></div>
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My stress busters - I realized it's important to take out some time and do something that gets you out of the monotony of daily routine and gives you time to refresh your thoughts, heart and head.<br />
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Walking has been one of my all-time stress busters - it's just me, the outdoors, and lots of loud music in my ear, and I am lost to the world forever, or for at least those kilometres.<br />
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Also, I drink a lot of water, A LOT, and even as I am writing out these words, I am reaching out to drink more water. It's something I can't do without, and I end up having at least 6 litres of water every day, if not more.<br />
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Some time back I had done a water fast on a whim, where I tried to stay only on water (no liquids or anything at all). I think I did this for only 2 or 3 days, but it was a lot of fun and made me feel exceptionally light and refreshed.<br />
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And finally, one of those places and things that really makes me all smile and stress-free. The beach and time off in Goa. The place where I love getting lost and love to get away from all the shackles of my mind.<br />
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Whatever I have shared here is all my own thoughts and things I did. All of it was without any guidance, except the recent kickboxing sessions that I have started learning.<br />
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I am not advocating anything here, except the fact that it is important to find out what keeps us happy and fit in our own way. I found mine to some extent, I am still searching and learning, so can't say I am doing the best - I still have a long way to go in terms of overall health and fitness.<br />
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As for you, you are already a wonderful person, and if no one told you this today, or even yesterday, let me say it out loud. YOU, yes YOU, are a beautiful and wonderful human being. Don't wait for anyone else to come out and say that to you, but know it in your heart that you already are :)<br />
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Fill up your heart with all the smiles, happiness and positivity that it can get, and yes, don't waste your precious time and lovely heart on those who give you those negative and uncomfortable vibes. Stay with those who are positive, and yes, do what makes that smile of yours stay on :)<br />
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Much love and hugs.......<br />
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And thanks so much for stopping by! :)<br />
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- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-22888273302522405572020-01-23T10:58:00.005+05:302020-01-23T11:00:06.170+05:305 Minute Workouts For The Busy You<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For those of you who have been here before, you know that I have always struggled with weight issues.<br />
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One of the reasons I share it all out here with my readers, YOU, is because, even though sharing my heavy pics is difficult for me as a person, I know that it could be of some use or help to those who may be looking for ways to reduce some weight and be a little fitter in ways that are comfortable for them.<br />
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<u>Also, before I move ahead with this article, <b>a quick disclaimer</b> here:</u><br />
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I am not body-shaming anyone, I am not trying to say anything about whether you should be thin or heavy, about body type, or anything like that. This is a happy, positive space, our space. In the next article, I will share more on my weight journey, including my heavier and current images.<br />
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<b>Why these are really good for you:</b><br />
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<li>Great start to the day</li>
<li>Perfect for busy mornings</li>
<li>Can even do in the bed!</li>
<li>Improves flexibility</li>
<li>Tones your body</li>
<li>Great as a warm up to more severe exercises</li>
<li>Can do anytime and anywhere</li>
<li>No equipment needed</li>
<li>Only 5 to 10 minutes needed!</li>
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For now, instead of me doing the talk, let's hear it from the expert in the field, Rahul Rajput - 5th Degree/Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b>1. Lying down punches with one hand</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Lie down comfortably on your back.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Keep your feet on the ground, or if required, bend them at the knee.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Keep your hands firm and in a closed fist position.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Now punch straight up in the air 10 times, starting with your left hand. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Repeat the same with your right hand.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2. </b></span><b style="background-color: transparent;">Lying down punches with both hands</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue lying down from the previous exercise.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep your hands firm and in a closed fist position.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Punch straight in the air with both hands together.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do this for 10 times.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These two exercises can help relieve your hand and shoulder pain (if any). These also help your muscles to relax, as you are performing them against gravity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>3. Lying down kicking with one leg</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue lying down on your back.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bend your left leg and kick up.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now bend it again and gently place your leg down. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Repeat this for 10 times. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now repeat the same 10 times with the other leg. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, do the same with both legs together, 10 times only!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>4. Legs Up Position</b> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue lying down on your back.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now lift up both your legs together.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure that they are facing up towards the ceiling/sky. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hold for 30 secs to 1 minute.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>5. Lying Down Toes Touch </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now put both your legs up straight, without bending your knee.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Try to push yourself up by putting force from your stomach area. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">This will help you lift up your upper body.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now touch your toes with your hand - 10 times only!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want, you can do these 3 exercises lying down in bed, even before you actually get off the bed and hit the ground!</span></div>
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<b>Remember these tips</b><br />
Before you begin, keep these tips in mind, so that you get the best out of your exercise and efforts :)<br />
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<li>Stay hydrated at all times - this will ensure you are able to perform better and don't end up injuring your muscles, ligaments and joints.</li>
<li>This also prevents dizziness and nausea. </li>
<li>Water or even tender coconut water are great natural healthy options.</li>
<li>Listen to your body - if something isn't feeling right, stop.</li>
<li>Give your body time to rest, especially if you are doing this the first time. Take one day off in between your exercises, if you feel too tired or bruised.</li>
<li>Of course, if you are putting in so much hard work, make sure you eat right as well and get enough sleep to help your body recover and help you get the best results :) </li>
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<b>About Rahul Rajput:</b><br />
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Rahul Rajput achieved his Black Belt in Taekwondo (Korean Karate) in the year 1995. Since then, he has been sharing this knowledge with his students, who started out as mostly school children and college students, and now comprises of many young and older adults, including corporates, homemakers, busy professionals, those who did not want the typical set-up of a gym but wanted more - basically, people from all age-groups and all walks of life now call him their very own fitness sir and mentor.<br />
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<li>5th Degree/Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo </li>
<li>3 times State Silver Medalist </li>
<li>Trained students to win medals at State level Taekwondo tournaments</li>
<li>Selected as National Instructor and Jury </li>
<li>Part of Judge/Jury panel for Taekwondo Games in 2000 Millennium Khel Mahotsav organized by MP Kirit Somayyia </li>
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If you're looking for an alternate and fun, yet really effective way to fitness, here are some of the channels through which you can get in touch:<br />
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<b>Call: 9820325537 / 9405373657</b><br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/RTACardioKB" target="_blank">RTA Cardio Kickboxing</a> - twitter<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/rahultkd" target="_blank">Rahul Rajput RTA Taekwondo</a> - twitter<br />
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- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-37884293735399226702020-01-20T12:06:00.000+05:302020-01-20T12:06:18.572+05:30My home remedy secret to fighting fever and flu: Chamomile, ginger and black pepper for fever and cold<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7h-Km-J5aR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
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It's winter in most parts of the world, but where I live, it's tropical climate always.<br />
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So, for a change, when some cool crept into the air, and the lovely winds blew, of course the bugs were all around, with people falling sick and the flu everywhere in the air.<br />
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Not far from me, and here I am, in the arms of fever and cold and cough and all the usual.<br />
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But different from the way I was earlier, I am now completely off medications (except my migraine ones) and don't take them, unless I am really in bed and cannot get up without them.<br />
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So here's my very simple but extremely effective home remedy that works well, and comforts me as well.<br />
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It's just a cup of warm water, steeped with chamomile flowers or leaves (you can also use the chamomile tea or tea bags), slices of ginger and ground black pepper. You can also definitely add honey in the mix, but since I can't stand it, I gave it a miss.<br />
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<b>Chamomile</b><br />
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<li>This comes with naturally soothing properties. It's anti-inflammatory properties help soothe a scratchy and itchy throat.</li>
<li>It is also rich in antioxidant and astringent properties.</li>
<li>Chamomile can also help boost immunity and make you better equipped to fight the bug. </li>
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<li>This is rich in its anti-bacterial properties and can help fight off fever at relatively lower temperatures. </li>
<li>It also helps to fight off and reduce symptoms such as coughing and cold. </li>
<li>Since it's also good for the gut and digestion, it is an added bonus when you're not feeling super well.</li>
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<li>This is actually quite rich in vitamin C, which was a surprise since I wasn't aware of it.</li>
<li>It is also antibacterial and antibiotic, which means that it can fight off further infection and help reduce the current issues. </li>
<li>It's anti-inflammatory properties also soothe the throat and reduce that itchy and uncomfortable feeling.</li>
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<li>I didn't have it because I don't like it, but you sure can!</li>
<li>Honey is rich in its antimicrobial properties, that can help reduce and cure your bacterial infection.</li>
<li>It also helps in reducing cough and soothing the throat.</li>
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<script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>- Debolina Raja Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-1401689126354438132019-10-29T10:57:00.000+05:302019-10-29T10:57:04.915+05:30These apps can help you get back in gear after the festive season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">That time of the year is already here when all we can do is decorate our homes and hearts and our faces too ( :) !!!) and put our best everything forward, spending time with family, friends and those we love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you haven't checked my going-ons on my Instagram yet, let me tell you that I have been in this whirlwind festive mood for the past few months now, with constant travels, exploring new places and adventures, and just having a great time connecting with nature (which I love doing the most) and also working at my own sweet pace... (also, in case you would like to check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debolinaraja/" target="_blank">my Insta page</a> and see all those things that I talk about, you can do so here)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Diwali just passed with its beautiful colours and lights (and a massive decrease in the amount of firecrackers burned and resulting pollution, thankfully), and I am getting on an aggressive path to get back on track - burning off those humungous amounts of calories and fats that I can feel I have loaded on, thanks to a long long trip to the North of India (!!!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;">So, if you need to book your train back home to join back work, Confirmtkt could help you get there without any hassles or delays.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.96px;"><b>Shine.com</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you're looking for a job change, or want to start working, this could be a great time to check out Shine.com - the second largest job platform that provides ample job openings for mid-level career professionals across skill sets. The portal connects job seekers and recruiters by accurately matching candidate profiles to the relevant job openings through an advanced 2-way matching technology. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shine.com works closely to bridge the gap between talent & opportunities and offers end-to-end recruitment solutions, to this end Shine.com has launched Shine Learning - India’s largest career skills site for working professionals with over 500+ courses & certifications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Speaking of fresh beginnings, the post-festive season is also the perfect time to start house-hunting with a rejuvenated mind. NoBroker.com is a disruptive brokerage-free property search portal that connects house/property owners & tenants/buyers directly by eliminating the middleman. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">This </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">unique real-estate platform can help you buy/sell/rent houses and commercial properties without paying any brokerage. It eliminates brokerage and makes it a convenient and hassle-free experience with its many services. </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Eco Rent A Car </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Check this one out for all your mobility needs post this festive season - with its services worldwide in 3700+ locations in 130+ countries. It not only provides the advantage in convenience of centralized bookings but the comfort through their trained chauffeurs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post the festive season, when you plan your holidays, be it India or abroad, Eco Rent A Car is all yours to rescue you with an ease to travel in both chauffeur-driven and self-drive car rentals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, make sure to use your own judgement before using these and be extra careful before you go out to divulge your information, so that you can get the best of these apps, without any issues whatsoever...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">- Debolina Raja </span></div>
Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-2726587465592008252019-10-15T13:41:00.000+05:302019-10-15T13:41:28.908+05:3012 cruelty-free brands you would love to try out - World Animal Day, every day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>4th October 2019 </b>was celebrated across the world as <b>World Animal Day. </b>While a lot of us may not feel directly connected with this particular day, the different things we use in our lives on a daily basis could very much be connected to animals, nature and the world around us.<br />
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A lot of what we see in the market these days talks about being 'cruelty-free', which essentially means that they do not do any tests on animals, as well as brands that talk about being 'organic' 'vegan' 'vegetarian' and working towards being more 'natural' and 'sustainable'.<br />
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So what about brands that deal in makeup and skincare or wellness and hygiene products?<br />
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I have always loved using brands that are more geared towards the natural side and use less chemicals, as well as do not test on animals. Take a look at some of the brands that I have tried for myself and loved, as well as a few that I have heard of but not yet got down to using myself (I will mention this clearly for each brand, so that you know which brands I have personally tried and which are the ones I have heard about, but not yet tried).<br />
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<b>1. Biotique </b>- this is one of the most loved and most used products that I can recommend!<br />
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If you have been here earlier, you would know that this is one brand I have been using for almost my entire grown-up life! Even when the concept of cruelty-free was not such a fad and when no other brand in India was claiming to do and be so, here was a brand that said they were all-natural, did not test on animals and did not have any ingredients derived from animal sources. In addition, their products have always given me amazing results, at really affordable and way lower pricing than many other names.<br />
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Some of my <b>most favourite and most used</b> products from the <b>Biotique brand </b>are:<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2MLbwhj" target="_blank">Bio Kelp Shampoo</a> which has helped to control and stop all hair fall and has helped me easily grow and maintain my hair<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRQi5z" target="_blank">Bio Myristica Spot Correcting Anti Acne Face Pack</a> - this is the only remedy I use for my acne, and trust me, for all these years, this has helped me have clean and good skin, even when I already know I am about to get a pimple! The trick here is that usually, you will feel in advance when you're about to get an acne, at least I do, because I feel a bit of discomfort in that area which is a signal (could be something else for you, or maybe doesn't happen with you at all). So I use it immediately, at night before I go to bed, or through the day if I am home...Also, this is a spot-correcting treatment pack, which means that you only apply it where the acne is. If I apply it before the pimple pops up, I never get it and it dies without showing its face to me, or, if it is already visible on my skin, I apply it and within 2 days it disappears without leaving a trace....I will really recommend this, as every friend I have recommended this to has been really happy...<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/35tcirA" target="_blank">Biotique Morning Nectar Flawless Skin Lotion</a> for all skin types, which is just so soft and feels luxurious to use. Also, it's absolutely non-greasy and absorbs in the skin superfast, and is perfect to carry around and use through the day whenever you need, as it won't make you feel or look greasy. And I especially love the scent it has!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2VG2V3g" target="_blank">Bio Carrot Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF 25</a> ....this sunscreen is the only one I use along with the Bio Aloe Vera one, ever since I first used it, which has been quite a few years now....it's non-greasy, does not leave that ghostish-white smear all over your face or body and is so lightweight that you can easily wear it under your makeup as well as a base.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/35AhSZu" target="_blank">Bio Aloe Vera Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF 30 for normal to oily skin</a> this is also one of my go-to sunscreens and travels with me everywhere, especially to the beaches! it's super lightweight and super effective, and if you use it on a regular basis, you'll see you don't get signs of tanning or hyperpigmentation...<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2MfYlWj" target="_blank">Bio Apricot Refreshing Body Wash</a> which is one of the body washes I have been using for the longest time...I can't even remember how many years it has been that I have been using this one...you barely need a bit and the mild scent is perfect to make you feel awake at the start of the day, or feel relaxed before bedtime.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2MGj9Wf" target="_blank">Bio Papaya Revitalizing Tan Removal Scrub</a> is the one scrub that I use each time I am back from my beach vacations (which is a lot!!!!!)...It is super gentle on the skin and gives a soft finish<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Biotique-Thyme-Conditioner-Thinning-200ml/dp/B00791CX1C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Bio+Bhringraj+Fresh+Growth+Therapeutic+Oil&qid=1571118984&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGTjFIUVg3NUVCTEwmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNTYzNzJNRUhDM081TUo0MUkmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDkzMDExMjFXRTJTSTlQMEg3N0smd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl" target="_blank">Bio Bhringraj Fresh Growth Therapeutic Oil</a> I have re-purchased this one quite a few times, as I love mixing it with the other hair oils I use, most of which I make at home...<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2VJ9x15" target="_blank">Bio Honey Gel Refreshing Honey Face Wash</a> this is also really good and works great for both dry skin as well as oily and acne-prone skin...it leaves the skin feeling soft and nice, without that dried out or stretchy feeling...also, it smells really nice.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Biotique-Youthful-Firming-Revitalizing-Types/dp/B006JH7PT2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Bio+Mud+Youthful+Firming+%26+Revitalizing+Face+Pack+for+all+skin+types&qid=1571119138&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Bio Mud Youthful Firming & Revitalizing Face Pack for all skin types</a> this is also one of the face packs I regularly love to use....once in 2 or 3 weeks...<br />
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You can <a href="https://amzn.to/2BdOp9E" target="_blank">take a look at all of their products here and order online</a><br />
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<b>2. The Body Shop</b><br />
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Honestly, my first ever body mist and body butter I ever got was from The Body Shop, and it has continued to be like this ever since.... Even though they are a bit pricey, there are many sales and combos that keeping up and you can surely make the most of it if you're not willing to pay that much....<br />
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Some of my <b>absolute favourites and most used products from The Body Shop </b>are:<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/33yNRHz" target="_blank">The Body Shop Moringa Shower Gel</a> I love it because of the specific scent that it has, which is that of my favourite flower! And of course, feels really velvety on the skin...<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/35wq90x" target="_blank">Moringa Body Mist</a> has been one of my signature scents for years now and I make sure to use it especially when I use the same shower gel<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.in/BODY-SHOP-MORINGA-SOFTENING-MILK/dp/B06W2G2XPZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Moringa+Softening+Body+Milk&qid=1571120128&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Moringa Softening Body Milk</a> is also perfect if you are in love with the scent as I am<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.in/BODY-SHOP-BEAUTY-Shower-Green/dp/B07H31N52Z/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=the+body+shop&qid=1570694309&sr=8-14" target="_blank">The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Shower Gel</a> I have been re-purchasing this sooooo many times now... the scent is soo amazing I just can't describe...go check it out!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2oHMZl5" target="_blank">The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter</a> .. if you ever used their Lime Body Butter that was launched about a decade back and sadly discontinued, this is the closest scent that you can get to that one.... I am in love with this one and it's still one of my most used products and body butters from The Body Shop. The citrusy scent is the perfect mood booster at any time of the day....and of course it's just so lightweight that you won't feel there's anything on your skin, even as it keeps your skin feel nourished and pampered!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2qd5MoJ" target="_blank">The Body Shop Olive Body Butter</a> I first got this as a gift and have purchased it myself many times<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2MNEX2i" target="_blank">The Atlas Mountain Rose Fragrance Mist</a> if you love the rose scent, this is one body mist you need to check out...lasts for so long, is such a wonderful scent and has been one of my most used ones too!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Body-Shop-Atlas-Mountain-Lotion/dp/B0195U2Q16/ref=sr_1_107?keywords=the+body+shop&qid=1570694767&sr=8-107" target="_blank">The Atlas Mountain Rose Body Lotion</a> I bought this after falling in love with the same body mist and this too has been a much re-purchased product<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2qahGzG" target="_blank">The Japanese Cherry Blossom Fragrance Mist</a> is also another scent I will highly recommend...love it<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2MKHmuv" target="_blank">English Dawn White Gardenia fragrance mist</a> is another favourite!<br />
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The only makeup product I have tried from this brand is <a href="https://amzn.to/2VEtqGu" target="_blank">The Body Shop Matte Lip Liquid in the shade Tahiti Hibiscus 016</a> and honestly, loved it... the colour is super long-lasting to the point that it just DOES NOT MOVE and DOES NOT TRANSFER at all! And....it is CHEAPER than most other brands out there, including the drugstore brands as well as some retail names who have now started selling their own brands.... !!!! and the good thing is that even though it is matte, it does not make your lips feel or look cracked....<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2BeUr9S" target="_blank">You can take a look at all of their products here and order online</a><br />
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<b>3. Khadi Natural</b><br />
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I have not really used many products from this brand but there is this one product that I have used a lot and still do...also, I know a few people who swear by this brand and they do have great results showing up on their face!<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/31gCFxR" target="_blank">Khadi Mauri Herbal Neem Tulsi Face Pack Anti-Acne and Anti-Tan</a> is the one product I have been using from this brand for how many years now I can't remember...and the best part is that they are so caring towards your skin and sooooo affordable!<br />
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You can <a href="https://amzn.to/32gViD1" target="_blank">check out all their products here and order them online</a><br />
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<b>4. Vaadi Herbals</b><br />
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Over the last couple of years, I have really grown fond of a particular product from Vaadi Herbals, something which I stumbled upon while browsing the internet.<br />
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I absolutely love anything that has the scent and calming sense of lavender in it, whether it's just the fragrance or its overall soothing property. There are 2 products from this brand in particular that I have been ordering over and over again and just can't seem to do without... these lavender based products have a lovely light lavender colour and a mild lavender scent that lingers on in a soothing way. I personally need lavender scents around me, especially as I feel they help me keep my crumbling migraines in check, and also because they help to keep my anxiety attacks under control.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2oHxgCB" target="_blank">The Vaadi Herbals Lavender Anti-Ageing Massage Cream</a> is a regular face cream that you can use at night before you go to bed and let it work its magic on your skin overnight, or, you can also use it in the morning to nourish your skin through the day. But, as it is a little heavy, make sure that you use it in small amounts if you are applying it in the day, or if you plan to wear makeup over it.<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/35wfjHD" target="_blank">The Vaadi Herbals Lavender Anti-Ageing Face Pack</a> is a face pack that is loaded with the goodness of lavender, has a super soothing scent and actually makes the skin smooth, removes tan and leaves it feeling nourished.<br />
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Just because I so loved the two products mentioned above, I had also tried using their Lavender Heavenly Shower Gel, but unfortunately, that scent is not as long-lasting as of the other products for which I ended up ordering it.<br />
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However, you should definitely check out their lavender range, as I am extremely into skin and wellness products that are lavender-based, and have tried the same from many brands, but the lavender products from Vaadi Herbals are by far the best till date, and amazingly, one of the most pocket-friendly.<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://www.amazon.in/s?k=vaadi+herbal&crid=2JG13512L6YO7&sprefix=vaad%2Caps%2C296&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>5. Himalaya Herbals</b><br />
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This is another brand, along with Biotique, that has been a staple in home for years now, from as far back as I can remember.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Himalaya-4003F-Baby-Lotion-400ml/dp/B008YD5500/ref=sr_1_25?crid=DZGJGBEPEW1J&keywords=himalaya+herbals&qid=1571117889&smid=AT95IG9ONZD7S&sprefix=himalaya+her%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-25" target="_blank">Himalaya Baby Lotion</a> has been used in my home ever since my first was born... This is the only one I have been using for my girls, and there have only been one or two instances where I used a baby lotion from a higher-priced brand, once or twice these were gifted and once I bought on my own as someone heavily recommended. But I realized that they still couldn't match the actual goodness of this one, and so back it was!<br />
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The <a href="https://amzn.to/32gsFpD" target="_blank">Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash</a> is one of those face washes that you are likely to find in almost any face wash user's stash, even if at least once. This is by far the most common face wash that I have found that is being used by a lot of users...if you know the goodness of neem for your skin, this is as close as it can get to applying a natural freshly made neem face pack (which I have done myself) ;)<br />
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I've tried their shampoo, the <a href="https://amzn.to/35BN9LB" target="_blank">Himalaya Herbals Anti Hair Fall Shampoo</a> and loved the gentle fragrance and the way it made my hair feel. <br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2IUiCyS" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>6. PeeSafe Organic Biodegradable Sanitary Pads</b><br />
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This is the first time I have actually found a really good sanitary pad that is biodegradable and will not create more landfill. I am talking about the <a href="https://amzn.to/2VFyAly" target="_blank">PeeSafe Organic Biodegradable Sanitary Pads</a> that are made out of 100 percent organic cotton and have a bamboo core. Did you know that each sanitary pad takes 200 years to become completely mixed up in the soil? And, most sanitary napkins that are available in India are non-biodegradable.<br />
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If you are even a little concerned about the environment we are leaving behind for our younger gen, and are also curious about the weather changes that are already showing up thanks to the massive harm we have done to the climate and to our planet, you may want to give this a try.<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2ppLiIQ" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>7. Kama Ayurveda</b><br />
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There are only 2 rose waters I have used till date and will continue to do so. One is the brand that brought us our first packaged rose water, the <a href="https://amzn.to/35zxmge" target="_blank">Dabur Gulabari Premium Rose Water</a>.<br />
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The other is from the brand Kama Ayurveda, called the <a href="https://amzn.to/2qfdij3" target="_blank">Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water</a>.<br />
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Another product that came as a gift and that I am absolutely in love with already is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2nLtvLU" target="_blank">Kama Ayurveda Eladi Hydrating Ayurvedic Face Cream</a><br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2OODkDO" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>8. Forest Essentials</b><br />
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There is no doubt this is a very highly and ridiculously priced brand, and I honestly feel that there is no need for their products to be so expensive (and they proudly claim to never go on sale and still sell a lot apparently). Whatever the case, you will notice that I usually go for more cleaner and natural brands that are also sensibly priced, but I have bought a few items from the Forest Essentials brand that I loved. Initially this happened when I would buy wellness and skincare products for gifting purposes and would get loaded with their testers and samples, and ended up buying a few for myself.<br />
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The first product that I went and bought was the <a href="https://amzn.to/33y7Hmo" target="_blank">Forest Essentials Body Mist in the fragrance Nargis</a>. The scent of the Nargis flower is one of my most favourite ever, and these people have done it just right. I couldn't get off it when I first got it as a sampler with something I had bought for gifting.<br />
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Next, and this is not a surprise, is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2MhwZPK" target="_blank">Forest Essentials Nargis Ultra Rich Body Lotion</a> which is not just filled with the heady scent of nargis, but feels absolutely luxurious on the skin too. The good part about using this is that once you apply this on your skin in the morning after a bath, not only does it keep your skin feeling hydrated and pampered through the day (I have really dry skin and this works the entire day!), but you also don't need to use any other fragrance, as the scent of the moisturizer keeps being around you all day through....... also, it's really easy to pop in the bag and head out!<br />
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The other body lotion from this brand which is a stunner in terms of how it makes your skin feel and the fragrance, which I think is an exclusive fragrance and I have till date not found it anywhere, and it instantly blew my mind away, is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2oM0oIX" target="_blank">Forest Essentials Ultra Rich Body Lotion in Iced Pomegranate and Fresh Kerala Lime</a>. Don't get fooled by the name of the scent, the ingredients of which definitely don't seem appealing as scents on the body (I hate the pomegranate range from The Body Shop just because I don't want to walk around smelling like a pomegranate!)..... Visit one of the Forest Essentials store and smell this one.....you'll put it down and smell it again!!! and again!!!!! (Tell me if you do) ;)<br />
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Next up the <a href="https://amzn.to/35yKHoZ" target="_blank">Forest Essentials Ultra Rich Body Lotion in Jasmine and Mogra</a>. Mogra and jasmine are also one of my all-time favourite scents, and this is one of the best combinations in scents ever, yet again.<br />
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Some products I received as part of a thank-you hamper at some blogging events are the <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Forest-Essentials-Stress-Relief-10ml/dp/B000MK64EY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=53SCUDWZVA2Q&keywords=forest+essentials+stress+relief&qid=1571122659&sprefix=forest+essentials+stre%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Forest Essentials Stress Relief Spray</a> that has scents of Lavender (aaahhh) Kerala Lime (aaaahhhh) and peppermint....<br />
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I completely forgot which ones I had received, but can tell you that they were really good.... if you want, you can <a href="https://amzn.to/2Mg0gKz" target="_blank">check out their range of stress relief sprays here</a>...<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2BdUTFw" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>9. Lotus Herbals</b><br />
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I have not tried out too many products from this brand yet, but a lot of my friends and people I know have raved about some of their products that they claim to use all the time. They do have a collection of sun screens as well as a range of herbal and cruelty-free makeup products that I was not even aware of (I'll have to give these a try!!!!) such as foundation, lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, compact, eyeliner, kajal and more...<br />
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The one product that I distinctly remember having used from this brand and really loving and referring it to others is the <a href="https://amzn.to/35BXCGE" target="_blank">Lotus Herbals White Glow Skin Whitening and Brightening Nourishing Night Creme</a>. This is one of those products that glided like butter on my face and absorbed instantly, making it really perfect for night use. And the effects it had on my skin in the morning were magical.<br />
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However, I will be honest here and mention that I have not re-purchased this product, only because it is a 'whitening' product, and that is something that immediately gets products off my list. But yes, this is definitely one of those products that I can still feel on my skin, in a great way.<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2MLk6N3" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>10. Soulflower</b><br />
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Their essential oils and the roll-ons with essential oils blew me away from the time they were launched.<br />
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One of my most used and bought product from Soulflower is the Soulflower Headache Relief Aromatherapy Roll-On, which I think has been discontinued (!!!!!!) as I am unable to find it anywhere (if you have a clue, please let me know in the comments and I will be eternally grateful). It is one of my staples, as I suffer from excessive migraines that keep me blinded almost every day, and this one is always with me, at arm's length when I am at home, and in my wallet when I am out. It's single-handedly helped me tackle the pain and the blinding and the nausea with its soothing aroma.... I'm still confused why this isn't available anymore anywhere...<br />
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They also had a lot of roll-ons in various aromatherapy scents, including anxiety relief, anti-snoring, de-stress and so on....and each one was really really good and not to mention, quite worth every rupee you spent. If you haven't tried it yet, I would suggest you do do do give it a try.<br />
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Also, you can check out their <a href="https://amzn.to/2VI9ZMK" target="_blank">range of essential oils</a> which are really really good and effective.<br />
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<b>11. Skinella</b><br />
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Here's another brand that I have not tried out yet, but have heard of. Skinella was launched in the year 2017 and has a wide range of skincare products that are apparently made with superfoods and contain no harsh chemicals. You can browse through their range that includes face wash, scrub, lip balm, face mask and more.<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2VIdraa" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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<b>12. BON Organics (Bio Organics & Natural)</b><br />
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This brand is also quite new to me and I have not tried out any of their products yet. The brand apparently came out with a multi-purpose eye-shadow (can also be used as an eyeliner and a brow filler - interesting) that was made out of interesting ingredients such as charcoal of bamboo, shea butter and cocoa powder that are all organic. The brand claims to be 100 percent natural as well as handmade. Sounds interesting, so maybe I might give the brand a try some day.<br />
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You can take a <a href="https://amzn.to/2VIdraahttps://amzn.to/2VJE6DI" target="_blank">look at all their products here and easily order them online</a><br />
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These are 12 of the most interesting brands that I have personally used (some I have not but will surely try out in future) that are really worth your time and money. The ones that I have mentioned above as having tried myself have not caused me any breakout or skin issues, but, if you have not used them ever and are going to try them out for the first time, I would suggest try it out for a 2 or 3 days to see how it reacts to your skin, as different products can react differently on different people and skin types.<br />
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If you have any open wound on the skin, such as acne or anything, please do not apply these, and wait for your skin to get clear. Also, if you do have any skin issues, please consult a dermatologist before trying a new product, as, even though these claim to be natural and safe for the skin, you never know which ingredient can react on skin that needs a different kind of care.<br />
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Wishing you all a happy diwali, and maybe, you could try out some of these during your Diwali celebrations and getting ready times! :)<br />
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- Debolina Raja </div>
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For all of you who've read up a bit here, or have ever been to my other blog where I share my random thoughts, its called <a href="http://debolina-raja-gupta.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Few Thoughts Here and There</a> in case you're interested to check it out sometime, you would know how much I love to walk.<br />
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There's no such season when I don't walk. Whether it's summer, rains or just plain sticky weather, I am always waiting to go out and walk. And that's one of the most special moments in my day, which gives me time to reflect, to let go, to be me, and just to unwind and let out any steam that may have been building up inside.<br />
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Also, if you have read about my weight issues, you know that this is the only thing (of course coupled with healthy and smart eating, that helped me lose 31 kgs in 2 years and has helped me maintain the same for about 3 years now), and even if the weight fluctuates sometimes due to other health reasons, I am always back to my walking, and come back to the weight that I have set as my goal and have been able to maintain for quite some time now.<br />
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I am not getting younger anymore (nor do I want to) and my 40s are just round the corner, but hey, one of the best thing that walking is doing for me and my skin is that it is keeping us both happy. Especially someone like me who detests any kind of skin or beauty treatments, who doesn't go to a parlour, and who is horrible at even home skin care! Bad bad very bad me!<br />
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So here I am, at my happiest best, of course can't compare it to walking outdoors in the luxurious lap of nature, but just the fact that I get to walk and shed out all those toxins and toxic thoughts is what does for me... makes me glow with happiness and makes my skin glow with health!<br />
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I'm lucky to still not have any of those age spots or wrinkles that are supposed to be around here somewhere, lurking, but I do have my smile lines around my eyes that I cherish, and that remind me of each and every happy moment I have been lucky enough to experience.... blessed...<br />
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<b>By the way, did you know that walking also has a lot of health benefits for your skin??</b><br />
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<b>1. Natural glow:</b> So I walk 10kms a night at a stretch (excluding any other walking I do through the day) and this 10km takes me about 1 n half or a little less to complete. But I didn't suddenly start walking so much or so fast - I started walking 1km a day at a time, then 2, then gradually kept increasing the distance and the speed..... Walking improves blood circulation and helps your skin glow naturally!<br />
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<b>2. Great for improving skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema: </b>It also nourishes skin cells and keeps them vital by supplying a steady stream of oxygen to the cells, which is especially good if you have any skin condition such as psoriasis, eczema or acne.<br />
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<b>3. Clears out toxins: </b>Walking helps to flush out any cellular debris and toxins from your skin and system.<br />
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<b>4. Reduce stress: </b>This definitely works for me, as I have said time and again that for me, the time I walk alone is my 'me' time, and acts as my daily stress-buster. Which means that I get to prevent or reduce all those health issues that could potentially get triggered or worsen due to stress (and trust me, there are many of our health issues whose core reason is actually stress, whether we realize it or not).<br />
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And of course, it will help you stay healthy and manage your weight better, which will keep bringing that smile back to your beautiful and sweaty face! At least it does to mine!<br />
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So next time, if possible, give walking a chance...who knows, like me, you too could get really addicted to it :)<br />
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Take care and stay happy....and yes, one life, so live it more for yourself, and don't shy away from spreading loads of love and positivity....<br />
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It is no surprise or secret that I have been a fan of products from the Biotique brand for decades now! In fact, most of skin and hair care products that I use have been from Biotique, and there are products that I have been repurchasing for years and years now...<br />
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A couple of months back, I was doing some online shopping and was looking at a few Biotique products when this little dear popped up. It's the Biotique Bio Aloe Vera sunscreen and lotion, and at first look, it looked quite interesting.<br />
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This gives you 50 ml product for just INR 150! And trust me, it does have a lot of product, considering the fact that you need only a little of it at one time, which means it lasts a long time.<br />
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Of course the reason I really love this brand is that they do not use any harsh chemicals, are cruelty-free and are more of a natural brand with ayurvedic and herbal ingredients.<br />
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This is very apparent when you use this product.<br />
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The aloe vera gel is extremely soothing to the skin. In fact, if you apply it on dry skin, you feel a tingling sensation initially, but with regular use, as your skin starts becoming more hydrated, it will feel comfortable and you will not feel any tingling or burning sensation.<br />
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It is very lightweight, but trust me, it is one amazing sunscreen and daily wear lotion. I wore it every day throughout my month long trip to first Goa and then to the United States, and even though Goa was really hot and tropical, and one of the places that we visited in the US, Florida, was really crazily hot, I did not get any tan at all.<br />
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You can easily wear it under your makeup or as it is, and unlike many other sunscreens, this will not leave any whitish cast. Also, it will not make your makeup melt in the sun (though I am not sure about heavy foundations as I do not use foundation at all, so do try once before taking my word for it, if you plan to wear it under foundation).<br />
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Also, it leaves a mildly translucent glow on your face and yes, smells nice too!<br />
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This is what the consistency looks like, it is extremely lightweight and kind of a mix between a gel and watery consistency. It is runny, and you need only a little bit.<br />
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The tube is very easy to carry around and the lid stays in place, making it perfect for travel too.<br />
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I carried it all the time with me, every day, in my handbag, and applied it whenever I felt any dryness, or when I spent more than 3 to 4 hours in the sun.<br />
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My verdict? I am almost done with this tube, and am already getting ready to order it again!<br />
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- Debolina Raja </div>
Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-6846535509785795732019-04-24T13:45:00.002+05:302019-04-24T13:45:27.713+05:30How to complain about fake products to Nykaa AND Nykaa responded to my complaint<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
About a month and a half back I had shared a post here (<a href="http://beautymakeupnmore.blogspot.com/2019/03/beware-these-fake-lipsticks-are.html" target="_blank">Beware! These fake lipsticks are available at Nykaa</a>) about how I had ordered something on Nykaa.com and the product that came seemed to be fake. I was really upset as I felt that as a brand, Nykaa had the responsibility of ensuring that everything we buy on the site is safe and genuine.<br />
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After I shared the post on my various social media spaces and also shared it with friends, I got quite a few messages and responses, quite a few from my friends too, about how they too had blindly believed that anything on the site would be good quality, and had ended up getting products that they immediately had to throw in the bin (which is what I did with the InColour lipstick too that sparked all of this).<br />
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However, I was not feeling satisfied with just sharing a blog and talking about it on social media, but also wanted to make sure that the people at Nykaa got the message that something was wrong.<br />
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So, I wrote to them about 8 days back.<br />
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If you want to <b>write in to Nykaa and complain about something you got from them, </b>you can do so at:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b>authenticity@nykaa.com</b></span><br />
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This is an email id that has all the top bosses of Nykaa, and rest assured, someone or the other will definitely get to read it.<br />
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I wrote to them on the 16th of April, 11:20 am.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a copy of the mail I sent them</td></tr>
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I sent the mail, and thought that maybe someone would read it, and maybe someone would some day send me a mail saying they have read it and see to it.<br />
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Within the next 2 hours, I got a call from an unknown number, and to my surprise, it was a call from Nykaa. The lady on the other end introduced herself as the Head of Quality at Nykaa and I think her name was Ruby (apologies if I got it wrong or forgot).<br />
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She started off by assuring me that she had read the entire mail and that she agreed that I was not in the wrong. Then, very patiently, she went on to explain the mail point by point to me, and told me what happens at their end and what their role has been to all the negative points I mentioned.<br />
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The lady did admit that she had personally tested out the same product that I had written about, and that the first reaction she had was that it was a cheap product that did not smell right, and that was not of the highest order.<br />
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When I asked her why they still went ahead and sold it, she said that according to their sales graph, the product is apparently selling a lot! And no, this is not a fake, but this is just one in a list of many other very cheap and unsafe brands that are out there, and that all look and feel the same and are equally bad.<br />
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I was appalled that the product actually sells. To which she explained that there is apparently a huge market out there that wants such products at very cheap price, and also wants these to be long-lasting. This, she went on to explain, is one of the reasons that the manufacturers use harmful chemicals that will make sure that the product stays on your lips all day, whether or not it has any quality.<br />
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She admitted that the product was horribly drying and that she too had immediately removed it from her lips. She also admitted that it felt really bad and she did not recommend selling or using it.<br />
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But unfortunately, the sales graph were telling them something else! And, she even mentioned that they had indeed received stars and positive feedback from many users who had bought and used the same product!<br />
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Also, addressing my concern that these were fakes and that Nykaa was selling fake products, the lady went on to assure me that these were not fake, that they directly bought them from the authorized vendors and that these were indeed cheap quality brands (all the other brands that I have mentioned in the original complaint post as well) and that it is just poor quality.<br />
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She went on to say that if I buy any trusted brand from their site, I will never have a quality or authenticity issue, and I agree, I have indeed bought known names from their site and never faced this.<br />
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The reason I had bought this was because I wanted to try out something new.<br />
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How was I supposed to do that? I asked her. How can I trust which 'new' brand out there is not a cheap one but is actually of a good quality?<br />
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Her reply made sense - You too will have to find out by trial and test method, just as we also constantly try to try out products and bring them out to users.<br />
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Hmm.....<br />
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I have to say that I was mighty impressed by the fact that someone actually read the mail, and took the effort to call me and speak to me for almost half an hour! They could easily have left the mail as it is, or read and responded on mail later, or just called and say they would look into it. But no, they took out time to respond in less than 2 hours' of me sending out the mail, and took out enough time to go through all my queries point by point.<br />
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I love you guys for that alone!<br />
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As far as the quality of products on an e-commerce site, I think the onus of creating and maintaining quality products lies as much as on us consumers as on those manufacturers who create such s%$&... If we complain about cheap products and rate them bad, and stop settling in for whatever is out there, the sales graph will soon show a different and more positive picture.<br />
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It's not just up to Nykaa now, it is up to you and me as well.....<br />
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So yes, next time you have any complaints with Nykaa, don't just get angry, tell them about it.<br />
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- Debolina Raja</div>
Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-7557615940313413442019-03-13T15:20:00.002+05:302019-03-13T15:41:19.487+05:30BEWARE: These FAKE LIPSTICKS are available at Nykaa.com Amazon.com and more!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the lipstick that I got from Nykaa.com which I am sure is a fake</i></td></tr>
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Some time back I was looking around for a liquid lipstick in a neutral shade. As I didn't want to go out and buy, I thought of giving a shot to some online shopping.<br />
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Thus I went to Nykaa.com<br />
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In the past I've bought a few items from them, such as a blush and highlighter as well as some lipsticks and kajal.<br />
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This time I thought of trying out a new brand and this particular product from a brand called In Color seemed nice.<br />
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This is what I ordered on Nykaa (the second item in the image below is what I am talking about in this post)<br />
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<b>Why I felt sure it's a fake...</b><br />
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1. There was <b>no proper branding label </b>on the product and it simply came wrapped in plastic.<br />
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2. The <b>sticker on the product</b> was something that could easily be pasted on any lipstick tube and gave no authenticity that it was indeed a genuine product. While the name Incolor is embossed in the cap (see in the image), there is no real proof that this is something specifically manufactured for the brand.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The brand name on the lid</i></td></tr>
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3. It <b>tasted and smelt horrible</b>, as if I was applying something chemical. It just didn't feel right. Felt like something <b>toxic</b> that was past the expiry date and needed to be thrown away. Also, there were <b>no ingredients list or date of manufacture</b> at all anywhere!<br />
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4. The <b>colour was entirely different</b> from the shade that was shown on the website. It was not what I had paid for, even though it had the sticker for the same shade that I had ordered.<br />
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Take a look at the colour that I had ordered:<br />
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Check the shade in the image and check the shade number - its N422<br />
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And I got a tube that has the same shade number as well... N422<br />
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BUT...<br />
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The fun thing is that, when you look at the tube and the way the colour shows up, you will realize it is absolutely nothing like what is claimed on the site...take a look at the image below..<br />
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Did you see that???? The shade in the tube does not look anything like what I ordered...Also, when I apply it on the lips, I look like a corpse.... not to mention that it makes my lips feel cracked, cakey and impossible to speak!<br />
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5. The quality is horrible. I've never tried an original In Color before, so don't know if all of them are actually so bad.. but the moment I started to apply, my <b>lips felt extremely dry</b> and felt as if they were about to crack. And it <b>looked equally bad</b>, as if I had applied a layer of skin on my lips. Overall, it felt and looked really really bad.<br />
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I don't know if the Nykaa team knows all this and if they actually bother to check their vendors and the quality and authenticity of the products they are selling.<br />
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And no, they are not the only ones who are doing this. In fact, take a look at the screenshots below from Amazon... if you do a search for liquid lipsticks, you will get tons of the same cheap and fake lipsticks just with different brand names..<br />
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See carefully, they are ALL EXACTLY THE SAME yet go by different names...<br />
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And here is one from Nykaa.com.... this is ALSO A FAKE and the same as the Incolor one I got...<br />
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The first image is the one that goes by the name of Incolor..the second goes by the name of Swiss Beauty! But both are essentially exactly the same...<br />
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<b>Do online retail sites use fake reviews?</b><br />
I won't get into saying whether or not Amazon and Nykaa are doing this, but yes, I have been approached by quite a few sites earlier to write good reviews in exchange of monetary benefits. Also, I was specifically asked to write in such a way as if I was a regular customer and was asked to keep my language toned down and read as if I was not too proficient in English, so that it looked like people from both big and smaller cities were using and loving the said products.<br />
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Just think - if you believe that my reviews are real and are not fake, and if you notice anything amiss here, who do you think writes such glorious 4 and 5 star rating about these products and says they loved it and that they are amazing? Don't take my word for it, just go to these sites, write Liquid Lipstick in the search box (this will bring up all these fake lipstick links too) and check out their ratings and reviews..you will know what I am talking about...<br />
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<b>Why I am especially angry with Amazon and Nykaa</b><br />
Being big retail names online now (I don't even have to get into the reputation that Amazon already has the world over!) and even Nykaa seems to be quite popular now, is it not their responsibility to ensure that at least the products they sell are of some standard quality?<br />
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I know it is not possible to try and personally test out each and every item on their list, but then again, if they really want to make and maintain their brand name, should they not have a team that can keep some tab on quality?<br />
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<b>Wearing poor quality lipstick can cause considerable damage</b><br />
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We all know that wearing lipstick, or in fact any form of makeup continually and for prolonged periods of time can damage our skin and overall health. But did you know that many lipsticks, especially the cheap ones, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/04/opinion/rasanayagam-lipstick-lead/index.html" target="_blank">may actually contain lead</a>? In addition, they may also contain heavy metals such as manganese, aluminium, chromium and more. These can get ingested through our lips into our systems, and may lead to other health issues over a longer period of time.<br />
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<b>I am staying away from trying out new brands from online stores</b><br />
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The experience was so bad that even if the next time something original comes my way, I am not going back to these online deals or to trying out any new brands online again. I would rather buy them at their branded stores and beauty counters.<br />
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Even if it means paying a little more and missing out on the many online discounts that keep happening, I would rather be smart and get products that I know are not fakes or cheap and won't cause me any harm.<br />
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What about you? Have you ever bought something online and felt that it was not the real thing? If yes, do share about it here so that more people are aware of what to watch out for...<br />
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A big thanks!<br />
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- Debolina Raja </div>
Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-27154996821968513042019-02-01T15:32:00.002+05:302019-02-01T15:32:50.291+05:30Makeup Products I Am Throwing Away #Throwawaymakeup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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All the products that are done and full of dust(ed)<br />
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Makeup that is broken, looks or smells bad needs to go to the bin immediately...IMMEDIATELY.. no matter how much you love them.....<br />
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The eyeshadow palette at the back is from Chambor, the blush on the left is from BeYu, the eyeshadow in the middle is from Oriflame and the blusher on the right is from Lakme<br />
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The eyeshadow quad as well as the blush are from Chambor<br />
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This eye cream from the Eco Beauty range of Oriflame was really good, but sadly, I didn't have much use for it and the poor thing went to waste. If you do have a lot of under eye dark circle, do give this a try, especially as it is made of natural ingredients...<br />
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This is no doubt one of the most fresh smelling moisturizers that i ever used...it has this water kind of scent that I cannot describe.... takes me to a fresh space where maybe I am next to a spring or even the sea, but in a very refreshing and soothing way... the only reason why this has gone to waste is because i tried to be over-smart and use it sparingly...too sparingly I am afraid :(<br />
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- Debolina Raja </div>
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I recently ordered some products on Nykaa during their recent Republic Day sale and whoa!!!! What fun when everything from the order is sent at once, in a big big biiig box :)<br />
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It has quite a lot of skincare products, some hair care and some makeup too. And while some brands are my favourites and I keep repurchasing them over and over again, there are a few things I have been waiting to try out for quite a long time, and finally got :)<br />
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Unboxing and sharing details soon......<br />
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Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-50900753477167463702018-11-20T21:08:00.000+05:302018-11-20T21:08:34.091+05:30Nykaa So Matte Lipstick Shades Swatches and Quick Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As a lover of lipsticks, I am always drawn in to the many shades that are launched by different brands almost every other day!</div>
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And no, even though I have almost all the colours imaginable that I will ever wear, I still, to my utter disappointment, am not able to control the urge to try out 'just another' lipstick from a new brand I have not tried out yet, or a shade that I don't have an exact match of and am itching to see how it looks.</div>
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So it was that, after finally getting on to the Nykaa website and checking out their products, which almost anyone fascinated with such products has been raving about, I took the plunge and decided to try out something that is actually from the house of Nykyaa itself. </div>
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Some time back, Nykaa launched their range of lipsticks under the name Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks. Well, I do love matte lipsticks, but I actually love the creamy ones and not the ones that make you look as if you have put some sort of powder on your lips that is making them crack and look dehydrated. </div>
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The constant colours and ad reminders I kept seeing on my machine made me go out and grab a few - three to be precise.</div>
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The shades I got are called <b>Spiced Cabernet</b>, which is a mix between a dark wine and a dark brown colour, <b>Trusty Rusty</b>, which is an orange that is tinged slightly with pink, and <b>Majestic Magenta</b>, which is a lighter shade of magenta actually.</div>
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They have 50 shades in the range that are all mainly in the colour family of browns, nudes, pinks and reds with very slight variation in the depth of the shades. </div>
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The lipsticks are for INR 399 and you get 4.2 gm of product. I would say these are really tiny and travel sized, and for the pricing, Nykaa could have given us more product, keeping in mind the fact that there are much bigger names that offer really great lip formulas and shades at much better pricing (for the amount and quality you get).</div>
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Yet another thing you will notice when you see the images below where I am actually wearing the shades, they are much less pigmented and the colour does not show up on the lips as it is shown on the bottom colour bar of the tube. The pigmentation and the way the colour shows up for real leaves much to be desired.</div>
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All the colours below are shown with a proper swipe on the lips and even then this is what I got in natural light.</div>
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This is a look at Majestic Magenta, and as you may notice, it looks more like a darkish pink with slight purple undertones, instead of the other way round. </div>
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I didn't find it a true magenta, nor did I find anything majestic about it really.<br />
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This shade is called Trusty Rusty, which should ideally have been a mix of rust and orange, but here, as you can see in natural light, it looks a pale version of an orange, more like I applied an orange lipstick a few hours back and now have an orange tint on the lips.<br />
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This shade is the Spiced Cabernet, which I actually quite liked, even though it did not live up to my expectation. I liked it as it is, without judging it with the colour it has on the colour bar at the bottom of the tube.<br />
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Honestly, the formula is nothing to talk about, and there is really nothing about these lipsticks that will make me buy them again. This was my first purchase of lipsticks from the Nykaa brand, but as of now, I won't be buying their lip colours for sure. The formula actually tends to be very drying on the lips and starts to settle in the creases of the lips. Also, the colours are the same old versions that almost all brands have already come out with, and in much better formulation and pricing...so Nykaa unfortunately does not really give me any reason to go for these again.<br />
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Have you tried these? Do you agree with my experience or did you actually really love using shades from this range? Do let me know, especially if there are any specific shades that you really loved! :)<br />
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- Debolina Raja </div>
Debolina Raja http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195496661712239247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983887248908361676.post-69822318435673560082018-09-12T11:57:00.000+05:302018-09-12T11:57:11.987+05:30Can you guess what these gorgeous totes are made of?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This year when I visited the Kala Ghoda art and craft show in Mumbai, I saw this stall selling big bright totes and pouches. The interesting part was that there was a live documentary which showed how these items were made.</div>
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And since you already may have guessed it from the title, the beautiful and eye-catchy bags were made out of those thin plastic bags that we get from the vegetable vendors and discard without a thought, and also various types of plastic packaging, scraps and bits of used gift wrap paper and other such discarded waste!</div>
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Aarohana, the baby of Amita Deshpande and Nandan Bhat, former IT professionals, has truly turned the face of ‘waste’ and ‘garbage’ and turned it into something beautiful that you would want to take back home. Both Amita and Nandan started Aarohana after they were appalled by the amount of waste that was taking over their city. The fact that there was garbage everywhere and it was slowly seeping to the water resources of the city was scaring them no end.</div>
You can <a href="https://www.hotfridaytalks.com/work/see-how-two-people-started-their-own-venture-using-discarded-plastic-bags/" target="_blank">read all about them here</a> and also find out more about how you too can get these gorgeous bags and accessories for yourself and family and friends!!<br />
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