♥ March Favorites ♥

For beauty and makeup junkies like me, favorites often change with season sometimes month too. So here's my first ever post like this talking about my March Favorites ~

Dove Damage Solutions Split End Rescue Systems

I have been sent this Shampoo and Conditioner for the review. Am glad they sent me out this one. It really did rescue my hair and made it much softer and manageable. I love the conditioner in particular as usual, Dove always has been my favorite brand when it comes to conditioners. Personally, i feel they have the best formula for the conditioners in general. Not that i have tried and compared with other conditioners but then i never had any complaint with Dove till now. So definitely must buy for me always and tops the March Favorites list.

You can read my post on same here

Topshop Brighton Rock

Brighton Rock is indeed the best of the lot i got. Bright and neony, its perfect for Summer. It can make the face look bright with that pop of color. A must try if you can!! Bit pricey but worth it. Second in list of my March Favorites, you can view the swatches and read the review here

Elf Studio Lip Primer and Plumper

Lip Primers can be such a saviors if you are like me eating away the lipstick and gloss within few hrs of application. Without primer, lipstick doesn't stay too long for me even if its Long Lasting types. Besides, primed lips holds the color of the lipstick better and shows the actual color too. If you haven't tried a Lip Primer yet then its time you give a try.

You can read my review on the same here

Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Rendezvous

Balm Stains from Revlon are one of the Best Collections after Lip butters that are launched recently. And i can't have enough words for the shade Rendezvous which i picked along with Darling last time. Its such a pretty and summery color, bright one yet not too much into the face. Besides lips are hydrated because of the balm formula. Can't ask for more this summer!! 

You can read all about my haul here

Forest Essentials Luxurious Ayurveda Sunscreen Lotion

Its light, non-greasy and absorbs well into the skin. Its fragrance is heavenly and luxurious and skin feels a touch of light chillness when applied which is probably due to Aloe Vera and Sandalwood in the formula. Doesn't feel heavy or look oily when applied like other sunscreens and instantly makes you fall in love with it!! Am so going to re-purchase this. 

This was the sample i got in one of the Vellvette boxes recently.

You can read my full review about same here

Konad Niju Girl Pretty Doll's Eyes Curling Mascara

One of my best purchases i must say. Its my Favorite Mascara and i really can't imagine myself without this one!! It certainly gives a doll like look to the lashes and i have always got compliments since i have been using this one. Must try if you haven't yet!!

Will do a detailed review soon!

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in Berry Crush

One of the best lipbalms i have used till now. Subtle color with moisturizing effect of a balm, its a must buy product. Sometimes applying lipstick or lipgloss is tedious (lazy me, lol ^.^) and i found myself turning to this one often. Its quick to apply and never worry about its perfection like that of a lipstick, is what makes it so much more desirable!! This one in particular is a lovely color to start with, so if you haven't tried Baby Lips yet, its worth every rupee!

Will do a detailed review soon!

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Summers are blazing and skin often feels irritated due to constant heat and sweat with situation worsening factors like powercuts. Sometimes all i want to do is take a dip in cold water or atleast immerse my face into one atleast (which i often do..lol ^.^). This one came very handy, this gel on application makes skin relax and  definitely smooth. Heat rashes are definitely at bay which is common in summer (esp for me).

This was sent to be for review by the brand. You can read my review here

If you haven't tried this, its a must buy product for summer...

So those were my March Favorites, what's yours??

Have you got any product you reviewed, you think its a must try? I would like to know, leave me link in comments...

♥ Sangy

♥ La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo ♥

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo

I have heard about this one alot from Lily Melrose of LLYMLRS. Since then i have been trying hard to get it. And to my luck found this on MedplusBeauty. Not sure of its availability now but i got a hold of this one to try!!

I never had a problematic skin that i had to worry like crazy and look for something miraculous product like this. But i have been trying out lot of products lately (me bad!!) and something didn't click well. Skin turned oily and started breaking out. It really freaked me out to see it go bonkers so much and i tried my best with other things like Acne Cream, Blood Purifying Syrup (Safi) and every other possible thing i can imagine!! It helped a little but break outs were rather too much to even show the results. Having a clear skin was suddenly far sighted!! To top it oily skins are highly prone to dullness and that made me too sad lately!! So when i found this on MedplusBeauty i didn't een think twice!

The moment i got La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo i had to try. Its been like 4-5 days now and i have been using it twice a day with No other product!!

Believe me if i say its a Magic Potion!! It cleared my skin like magic and skin looks far far better than just good! No signs of freaking oiliness and dullness. Skin is much brighter, looks even toned and no signs of breakout!! Though couple of reviews say its kinda drying, i haven't found any such!! Instead i haven't used a moisturizer at all.

Used this one as makeup base and jumped straight to foundation or BB cream always. Seriously worth the money!

Am crazily in love with this one and i am more than happy to shell out 995 INR (i guess) to get this!!

Its a great product for anyone who has been fighting Oily Skin, Problematic Skin, Break outs etc etc...

Have you ever tried any product from La Roche Posay?? Am so looking forward to try their other products :)

♥ Sangy

P.s ~ This product is bought by me and am no where associated with the brand. If using this product, do so at your own free will. 

♥ Clinique ~ Liquid Facial Soap ~ Mild ♥

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap 

Got this sample in the January Vellvette Box (click here to see what else i got) and since i tried i can't stop raving about this one!!

Its a mild facial cleansing soap from Clinique's 3-Step Skin Care System, with a very mild fragrance which i can't really catch what it smells like but smells good  :)

And it certainly is mild on my sensitive combination skin which often goes bonkers (many times) trying out new facial cleansers from time to time. But this one won my heart and skin...

Its has a gel like consistency and need only a tiny bit. Its lathers up well but not as much as other strong soaps and cleansers do, which is a plus. It doesn't rip the skin of the moisture and doesn't leave skin dry and tight. 

Sample is a tube but the actual product has a pump which is great. I love pump bottles as they are easy to use and look good too not to forget its hygienic and the amount dispensed can be controlled, which i often see doesn't happen with the products in tube.

Am actually impressed by this one but with the price tag am still wondering if i need this one right now. Well i might purchase in future if nothing else impresses me meanwhile. 

And the other two products from this Skin Care System are Clarifying Lotion and Dramatically Different Moisturizer. Am so looking forward to try Dramatically Different Moisturizer sometime soon as i am on look out for a new moisturizer into my stash.

And here's some info on how to pick the Liquid Facial Soap from Clinique ~

Extra Mild ~ Very Dry to Dry Skin

Mild ~ Dry Combination Skin

Oily Skin Formula ~ Combination Oily to Oily Skin

As you can see i was sent Mild one, very perfect for my skin...

And i hope this piece of info helps picking the right one for you!!

So have you tried Clinique's Liquid Facial Soap? What do you think?

♥ Sangy

Healthy & Enhancing Skin Care Challenge in on!

In January ASK Cosmetics Inc. of Canada reached out to all those who suffer from very dry, irritated skin offering them a chance to become a participant in the first skin care challenge.  They were sent an assortment of skin care products sponsored by ASK Cosmetics and were provided with detailed instructions on how to apply these items for maximum benefits.

 

Today I would like to share the first impressions after one week of applications sent to me by two participants:  Leslie and Jackie.

 

Leslie's Story.....

 

 

Before photos of Leslie's right hand - dry, chapped, irritated and very painful with some bleeding

 

Leslie's First Progress Report reads:

Hi Lisa,

I have attached a few pictures of my hands. I now have been using the products for 6 days and I can tell a difference in them.

First, my hands are not as rough as they used to be. I love the way the lotion makes my hands feel like silk after I use the product. Also, the silk feeling I think seems to last longer than using regular hand lotion.

Secondly, my knuckles have stopped bleeding. Now my hands around my fingers are still dried out and rough but nowhere near what they were a week ago.

I can't wait to see how the products continue to change the appearance of my hands. I will send you another update and pictures in another week. Also, can you use these products on your face? My face does get dry in the winter months and it's hard to keep it from drying out.

Thank you,

Leslie

 

After 6 days of applying the skin care products by ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

 

 

Jackie's Story.....

 

Before picture taken and sent in January 2013

 

Jackie's First Progress Report reads like this:

 

Lisa,

I've been using the products as instructed since January 31. Below are some pictures I've taken. You can visibly see that I have a split in my skin on the left side of my thumb. I also have a less severe split on my finger. I started using the TIPS for Toes on the splits several times a day and at night before bed and I have to tell you that it is remarkable. Although it doesn't have any numbing agents, the splits instantly stop hurting the moment I apply it. It absorbs quickly enough for me to apply the lotion after.

The soap leaves my hands feeling clean without over drying them. 

Now for the lotion. It is the only lotion I have ever used that thoroughly moisturizes without feeling greasy. The lotion actually absorbs completely. My hands have never been this soft and healthy in the winter. For as long as I can remember, my hands have suffered dry, cracked, painful winters. I have tried countless creams, lotions, even oils with little or no results. At night I would cover my hands in aquafor or Vaseline and sleep wearing gloves just to try to heal them for the following day. But it never failed, by night my hands were dry, cracked and painful again. Since using the Revival system, I have noticed a drastic difference. At night my hands are not dry. They keep the moisture without the grease!

I will continue the updates and keep taking pictures.

Thank you,

Jackie

 

After 1 week of using the Revival Skin Care System by ASK Cosmetics.

 

All participants in the Healthy & Enhancing Skin Care Challenge were provided with 3 important items:

 

Revival Hand & Nail Cleanser for the mildest hand washing possible (for more details on this product click here:  Best tips for washing your hands the gentle, healthy way);

 

Revival Skin Conditioning Milk for soothing nourishment for their skin without the unhealthy, unnatural waxes and silicones (for more info on this product click here:  ASK Cosmetics Skin Care - to the rescue!);

 

 

 Last but not least participants were given a bottle of TIPS for Toes with the instructions to apply a bit to all the severly cracking, dried out areas of their hands.  People are sceptical when I tell them to do this, but it works wonders!!

 

ASK Cosmetics offers "travel size" bottles of the Revival Skin Conditioning Milk and the Revival Hand & Nail Cleanser so you won't have to leave home without it.  The bottles are very convenient to take along in your purse.

 

All ASK Cosmetics products are available:  on their website/webshop, The Shopping Channel in Canada, QVC in the USA or by calling toll-free 1-877-275-5566 to place an order.

 

Follow ASK Cosmetics via:

 

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Lisa Mueller @nailcareasklisa

 

their boards on Pinterest;

 

their videos on Youtube - Lisa Mueller for ASK Cosmetics;

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Comments are always welcome.

 

Enjoy the rest of your day,  Lisa M.

 

 



 

 

 

♥ Forest Essentials ~ Sunscreen Lotion ♥

Forest Essentials ~ Sunscreen Lotion

Its one of the samples i received in Vellvette Box sometime back. Am not particularly fond of Sunscreen Lotions as i hate the way the skin feels later. Little sticky, little greasy and sort of covered up with some lotion layer. And most important, in such a case i always ended up spoiling my expensive clothing which instantly showed absorption of that greasiness a bit which undoubtedly stained my clothes. Yes, i love Silks and Satins alot, and they and sunscreen lotions don't go hand in hand. But this one surprisingly stood out!

I really love the packaging, its very travel friendly (atleast the sample bottle). Its a plastic bottle with golden color plastic cap. So no worry of breaking it even if am clumsy like i always am and drop it on the floor often! Not sure if the Original size bottle can take my clumsiness so much though :)

Smells so good and the fragrance lingers on skin for quite a good time(almost half the day... am like what???), which i love the most!! And the next best thing i really really loved is, its a very light formula. No greasiness or stickiness, doesn't feel layered up on skin and when applied absorbs quite quickly into skin. 

Skin feels well moisturized even without using a moisturizer underneath which is a plus here! Its got Aloe Vera and Sandalwood, both very very good for skin for maintaining the moisture levels and protecting skin from harmful rays of Sun. So overall a perfect Sunscreen Lotion that suits my taste and needs.... 

This one surely won my heart and am so looking forward for the other products to try from this brand. And undoubtedly am going to purchase this product soon as i see i need this one so badly as the summer is soon approaching India.

So what have you been loving lately?? Have you tried Forest Essentials Sunscreen Lotion yet??? Take my word and just try, like me you'll love it too..........

♥ Sangy

♥ Clarus Wet Wipes in Lime ♥

Clarus Wet Wipes in Lime

These wipes are my favorite of the wet wipes i have used till now. These come in a pack of 10 wipes (occasionally i found packs with more number of wipes too) and are extremely moist and wet. Smell heavenly in citrusy lime, these are easy to carry around too. For someone with sensitive skin and nose too like me i found these so very pleasant not to forget they do a pretty good job at removing the makeup!! Though for makeup removal, i particularly pick Himalaya Wet Wipes; Clarus wipes are good too.

My liking towards these wipes must be due to the citrusy smell they have. Citrusy fragrances and Lime remind me of Summers and right know when the weather is chilly, i can use a bit of that feeling to warm me up :)

Can find these in any local Supermarkets, esp Ratnadeep Supermarket. I need to have 1 pack in my handbag always. These wipes instantly soothe and calm my skin which often gets red when am out in Sun. Priced at  27 INR for 10 wipes, i find them a good deal for money. 

These are refreshingly cool with a lingering fragrance. And have a gentle moisturizing effect with mild anti-bacterial action. Do i need more to say why i love these??? 

What's your favorite Wet Wipes? Have you tried Clarus Wet Wipes in Lime ??

♥ Sangy

♥ Fav 3 ~ Korean Beauty Products ~ Face ♥

I have been using these face products for quite a while now and i must say am so totally head over heels in love with everything Korean.

From K-Drama to K-Beauty am loving it all!!

And here are 3 fav products of mine ~

SkinFood Kiwi Yoghurt Face Mask  

For those troubled skin days when everything seems useless to get the moisture back into skin, this product works like miracle to me.

I don't have a dry skin. Mine is Sensitive Combination Skin. But there are times when it just turns        de-hydrated and lifeless and refuses to take any makeup. The de-hydration is one woe i often combat with on a frequent basis and this one is a life-saver.

TonyMoly Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack

This face mask is the first Korean Mask i tried and i did instantly fell in love with it. It feels like white paste in hand and smells lovely. As you can see it really does come in a tomato shaped cute tub and a transparent small spoon(not shown in pic) to scoop out the mask. Not only the look of it, mask itself is pretty impressive in results. Imparts an instant glow to skin which i really love. For those days when skin looks tired and lacks glow, this is my to-go fav product.

Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm

This is the first Korean BB Cream i have ever used. I love this as a base to most of my makeup and otherwise too. Though i find it little drying , i absolutely love it over a well moisturized skin. Though doesn't match most of the Indian Skin tones, it does improve the color and texture of the skin alot. This is my regular BB Cream even while am at home!! 

So these are my fav 3 face products from Korean Beauty. Have you been in love with Korean Beauty Products yet??? What's your fav one???

Note ~ Will do a full review of the products soon!!

♥ Sangy

P.s ~ Products have been bought by me, and my opinions are unbiased!! 100% Honest opinion as always!!

♥ Auravedic ~ Pure Aloe Vera Gel and Sandal Turmeric Pure Lightening Skin Polish ~ Review ♥

I am not a big fan of Aloe Vera products as i find them very artificial. Green jelly like consistency doesn't really impress me as it looks so fake. I heard alot and know that Aloe Vera is very good but whats with the color??? When Aloe Vera is cut it shows white gel like substance not green!! And how much ever some brands claim it to be natural when i see in green color i just don't even think twice before tossing it off!! And when i was sent these two products from Auravedic i was really skeptical. As for the Skin Polish i needed a change in the scrub, i really get bored quite soon with the products i use often!! So it was such a welcome but Aloe Vera Gel????

Before i tossed it away too i wanted to see and just swiped it on my the back of my hand and let it stay for few mins. And when i smelled and felt that part of the skin.... i was like surprised!!

First of all it looked natural no color!! And second it smelled damn good !! third skin felt so damn damn good!!

So i had to right away try it on my face. I tried the Skin Polish first and then applied Aloe Vera Gel and let it stay till mildly dry and then washed off with water. Haven't applied anything else after that!! Not even a drop of moisturizer!

The next day morning, my BFF and my Dear H too complimented that the skin looked fresh, hydrated and lovely!!

I have a moody skin and currently its sort of dehydrated (not dry) and i guess i just got the right product... now whats there not to love???

Auravedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel ~

Made from 100% pure Aloe Vera Gel, without all the chemicals! One of the nature's most effective  skin conditioners, aloe soothes and hydrates dry, rough and sun burned skin on contact.

Ingredients ~

Aloevera Extract, Green tea, Tea Tree, Wheat germ oil, Avocado Oil, Lemon Oil, Olive Oil, Pomegranate Oil, Grapeseed oil, Jojoba Oil, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyiglycerine

Usage ~

 Apply Regularly and generously to skin areas to soothe minor burns, sun burns, cuts, bug bites and stings. Ideal for use as a daily moisturizer, hair styling gel and shaving gel.

What it claims ~

• Free of Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals and Colors
• Not tested on animals.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of eyes.
• Store in cool dry place.
• Due to high concentration of natural extracts, essential oils and floral waters, this product may not be suitable for all skin types.

Net Wt ~ 100 gms

Price ~ 225 INR

What i ♥ about Pure Aloe Vera Gel ~

• Comes in a sturdy light weight plastic tub with a inner cap.
• Packing is simple n nice.
• Gel doesn't look artificial with Green color. 
• Smells heavenly and soothes the skin instantly.
• Works very well on De-hydrated skins.
• Good for daily use as a simple mask.

This turned out to be my favorite go to mask for my de-hydrated skin (otherwise a combination skin). 

                                          

Auravedic Sandal Turmeric Pure Lightening Skin Polish ~

Turmeric blended with Red Sandal and Jooba beads helps improve overall skin with age spots, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin stone and sun discoloration.

Ingredients ~

Beeswax, Sunflower oil, Kokum buttr, Mango Butter, Jojoba beads, Red Sandal Extract, Turmeric  extract, Olivem 1000, Oilwax (Olive derivatives), Polymer granules, Phenoxyethanol, Sandalwood Fragrance, Purified water

Usage ~ 

Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over the skin. Leave polish on skin for a few minutes before gently wiping it off with a cotton ball.

What it claims ~

• Free of Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals and Colors
• Not tested on animals.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of eyes.
• Store in cool dry place.
• Due to high concentration of natural extracts, essential oils and floral waters, this product may not be suitable for all skin types.

Net Wt ~ 50 gms

Price ~ 180 INR

What i ♥ about Sandal Turmeric Skin Polish ~

• Comes in a sturdy light weight plastic tub with a inner cap.
• Packing is simple n nice.
• Smells damn good, a very nice and pleasant Sandalwood fragrance.
• Polish is not too rough and harsh on skin (i have sensitive skin and any harsh scrub sort reddens up my cheeks, which didn't happen in this case).
• Its a gentle polish and would be suitable to all skin types including sensitive (just do a patch  test initially if you have a history of sensitivity towards essentials oils and natural extracts).

I am loving this product too just that i didn't leave it on for few minutes as suggested. This time am surely gonna do that and see what difference it makes.

Overall first a polish and then applying gel to skin did wonders to my de-hydrated and dull skin.

And these being free of Parabens, SLS and harmful chemicals makes them all the more desirable!!

So what's your take? Do you love products free of Parabens etc., ?? Or do you think its just a hype?

Have you tried any of these products??

♥ Sangy

P.s ~ The above products were sent for my review but this hasn't effected my opinion. 100% honest as always!!

LUSH - Let The Good Times Roll - Review

Hey lovelies!
Lush skincare and I have had a love / hate relationship over the years. Skin Drink used to be my all time favourite moisturiser before discovering Oilatum, then i had a series of disasters including a really nasty reaction to their Serum Bar, Full of Grace. So my skincare routine has been Lush free for quite a while now up until a month or so ago when i picked up a few bits, including this little beauty.

I believe this product was from their Christmas collection, but due to its popularity is has now become permanent.

Let The Good Times Roll is described as a "gentle facial wash", which to be honest, i feel is a little misleading, gentle facial scrub may have been a more apt description. This is my second tub as I've been using this as my daily facial exfoliator, and I've been loving it! The exfoliant part is lovely and fine, not at all coarse or scratchy and exfoliates like a dream. The oil in it also means unlike a lot of other facial scrubs, it doesn't dry out my skin, but it doesn't leave it feeling oily or greasy either. Just the perfect amount of scrub and hydration.

I feel the chunks of popcorn in it are a bit novelty and i just tend to pick those out when i find them. But it smells AMAZING, i don't like that they've compared it to the Popcorn lip scrub (because i think it is VILE) because this buttery popcorn scent is gorgeous and nothing like the hideously salty lip product. And like it promises, the scent does linger on the skin which i really like.

For normal to dry skinned lovelies i would wholeheartedly recommend giving this a bash. If you are on the oilier side, I'm not too sure it would work for yo, but at around £6, its not too expensive to experiment with. This product alone has restored my faith in Lush skincare products and I'm definitely up for picking up a few more! I'm actually back to really enjoying their toners!

You can check this little gem out in store or on the Lush website here.

Whats your favourite Lush product?

xox

♥ AuraVedic Cleansing Ubtan Mask ~ Sandal Saffron ♥

Today am sharing my experience on the AuraVedic Cleansing Ubtan Mask ~ Sandal Saffron which is second in the lot of masks i was sent for my review. You can read the review of the first one, AuraVedic Skin Lightening Mask here

Ingredients ~

Red Sandalwood powder, Ambe haldi, Saffron extract, Nagarmotha, Kapurkachri, Jethimadh, Ashwagandha roots, Orange Peel, Almond, Neem, Methi Seeds Basil, Bengal gram, Rose Petal Powder

Some more info about the Ingredients ~

• Red Sandalwood powder is mostly used as base in any cosmetic product and sandalwood is generally known for soothing and calming properties.
• Ambe haldi is nothing but Turmeric known for its anti-septic and whitening properties.
• Saffron is mostly used in cosmetics which are made of natural extracts and it helps alot in lightening of the skin.
• Nagarmotha has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Kapurkachri has antiseptic properties.
• Jethimadh is nothing but Licorice which possesses potent and effective anti-inflammatory, antioxidant as well as melanogenesis-inhibiting properties (helps in inhibiting formation of melanin by the cells).
• Ashwagandha Roots are known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, antioxidant and rejuvenating properties.
• Orange Peel has anti-oxidants and vitamin C which help to get a clean and glowing complexion.
• Almond (powder) smooths and softens the skin (acts as emollient), reduces inflammation and aids in the removal of dead skin cells (acts as exfoliant). Helps in improving the complexion.
• Neem has antiseptic properties.
• Methi Seeds help improve the complexion and also acts on pimples and acne giving a clear skin.
• Basil has anti-septic properties
• Bengal gram is an effective cleansing agent and also acts as a mild scrub removing the dead skin cells and revealing a smooth and soft skin. 
• Rose Petal Powder is incredibly popular for its ability to balance the skin.  It boasts astringent, and anti-bacterial properties but does not strip the skin of moisture.  Instead, Rose products can help to regulate sebum, skin's natural barrier and lubricant

Other info ~

Free of Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals and Colors

Not tested on animals.

For external use only.

Keep out of eyes.

Store in cool dry place.

Due to high concentration of natural extracts, essential oils and floral waters, this product may not be suitable for all skin types.

What it claims ~

Ubtan cleansing mask prepared from a traditional formulation of natural herbs, nourishes and leaves skin smooth, radiant and glowing. Natural extracts of Sandal, Turmeric and Saffron ensure that the beauty of the skin is enhanced and nourished.

Usage ~

Mix Ubtan with Oil or Milk or Rose Water. Gently massage over skin. Leave paste on skin for a few mins before rinsing off to reveal smooth, soft and glowing skin.

Qty ~ 50 gms

Price ~ 200 INR

What i ♥ ~

• Mix this powder with Oil for dry skins, with milk for normal to combination skins and with water or rose water for oily skins. I personally loved with Milk as it really did give out an instant tinge of glow to my dull and tired skin at night. *I preferred to add cold milk*
• Single mask suits all the skin types just with a change of base (oil or milk or rosewater).
• Smells heavenly which i totally love!!
• When mixed with milk, it didn't leave any tinge of color on the skin behind. And Milk is also a skin whitening agent, so its a great mask for skin lightening.
• Need only a tea spoon at the max for one time use, which means its going to last for pretty long time for me.

I haven't found anything which i dislike yet!! I love to add this about a tea spoon or two to my bengal gram flour which i use as cleansing agent instead of soap for daily use. More for the divine smell it has and the way my skins feels after use. And i am seriously loving it!!

Though i have sensitive skin (with combination type) my skin hasn't showed any signs of discomfort or irritation. But as mentioned earlier, this product does have high concentrations of natural extracts, essentials oils and floral waters which may not be suitable for all skin types. Its ADVISABLE to do a small patch test before you go full-fledged.

Do i recommend??? Highly !!

So do you think you wanna try this amazing product?? 

♥ Sangy

P.s ~  Product was provided to me for my honest opinion. All the content published here is majorly mine and before trying this product check for sensitivity. Neither Lipgloss Affairs nor Auravedic is responsible for anything.

My Skincare Routine

Ello lovelies!

Over the last few months I've had quite a few requests for a skincare post so i thought it was about time i got one up! I'm pretty boring with my skincare and more or less stick to the same staple products with the odd new thing thrown in every now and again for good measure. For reference i have quite dry / sensitive skin and over the past year or two my skin has been slightly problematic with breakouts every so often, nowhere near the severity of acne, but still enough to get right on my nerves! I've found a routine that is more or less perfect for my skin, i just need to find a way to battle pesky blackheads! So onto the products!

Simple Cleanser & Toner

I've been using these two for absolutely years! Having a beauty therapist lecturer as a Mother has meant I've been cleansing, toning and moisturising from my early teen years. These aren't very glamorous and are cheap as chips, but they do the job. I generally only use the cleanser on my lazy days, when i can't be bothered to cleanse and polish or whack out the Clarisonic. The toner i use on a daily basis and if my skins being overly problematic i add a drop of tea tree to a spray bottle mixed with toner to help calm it.

Soap and Glory Fab Pore Minute

This second or third tub on this little beauty. I use it twice a week on my nose to try and combat my blackheads, it helps temporarily but has no real long term effects. But it makes my pores feel and look smaller in the short term.

Rose & Co Apothecary Rose Petal Salve

One of the only good things i received in a beauty box. Feels so much nicer on the lips than Vaseline and i find it a lot more nourishing. Has its place permanently next to my bed before i go to sleep to banish dry or cracked lips.

Oilatum Natural Repair Moisturiser

This really does live up to all the hype. I've been using this almost constantly over the past year and i really would not be without it. If you suffer with dry skin, you need this. Again its not a fancy product but it does the best job at moisturising the skin. I picked up an Embryolisse at IMATS and it does not stand up to Oilatum, its just not as moisturising. I really could not recommend this product enough.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

I really don't need to say much about this do i? Its so hyped online and I've got to agree with all the hype, its a fantastic product. Works great with a muslin cloth and with my Clarisonic, i love it!

 
Etat Pur Salicylic Acid

A new addition to my routine. I'm using this at night in an attempt to rid my nose of blackheads, I'm not sure if its having a huge effect yet, but I'll be sure to do a full review once I've given it a good ol' testing!

Elemis Fruit Active Mask

Its a good mask, but its not my favourite. Elemis is on the pricey side for me and I'm currently out of my favourite Papaya Enzyme Peel Mask and desperately trying to be good and use this one up. On the plus side Fruit Active smells AMAZING, maybe even better than Papaya Enzyme, i just prefer the results with the peel.

Origins Drink Up Mask

I recently reviewed this beauty, you can read that here! Again its another corker of a product, great for dry to normal skin.

Clarisonic Plus

I'm a bit naughty when it comes to using my Clarisonic Plus every day, but when i remember i really do love it. Do i think its worth the money? Meh probably not, the Mia or Classic is a much better choice although still an expensive one. With regular use i really see a difference in my skin, it feels smoother and i have a lot less break outs, i just need to be better with using it! I really don't use the body brush in this either and would of done fine with the Classic model, but no, i had a Veruca Salt moment and wanted the PLUS! Hehe.

So that's it! My entire current skincare routine.

What are your skincare staples?

xox

~ Vedic Line BB Cream ~

The next product i swear by after my Kaya Skin Clinic AntiOx Vit C formula is this BB cream. What attracted my attention to this is 'Paraben Free' thing. And after first use i am sort of liking this more and it blends so well when compared to Maybelline BB Cream. Its Mousse like formula is what i like most. Its light, creamy, sort of air-whipped, and its easily blendable. Am still trying out this product, will post a full review soon....

Whats your fav BB cream???


XoXo
Sangy



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Review: Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Cream

Today, I'll be reviewing one of the makeup removers that I have had in my stash for a couple of months. I am always on a constant look out for better makeup removers, because I cannot imagine allowing makeup to sit on my face overnight.

Here's the star product today - Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Cream.

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