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    Dermafique Bio-Cellulose Face Masque – The Best Masks I’ve Ever Used!

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Tadoba Jungle Camp – A Great Wildlife Resort for Families

Posted on 17/03/202317/03/2023by Dollie
Tadoba Jungle Camp review

Having lived in an urban, concrete jungle all my life, I am absolutely fascinated with the real jungle – one filled with plenty of flora and fauna – and hence, I try to take safari holidays at least once a year. This year, our destination was the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and we had a […]

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Celebrating #SkinAwarenessMonth with Galderma

Posted on 12/08/202223/08/2022by Dollie

While I have always loved makeup, my biggest beauty passion has always been skincare. This passion was fuelled when, as a teen, I used to read French Elle and Vogue which had detailed articles on how to identify your skin type and the right products to use for it.  This was in the 90s, before […]

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What makes the Dermafique Soleil Defense Sunscreen the Best sunscreen?

Posted on 12/11/202112/11/2021by Dollie
Dermafique Soleil Defense Sunscreen

One of the most important steps for maintaining healthy skin is to protect it from the damaging UV rays of the sun Right from my teens, I have been very passionate about skincare and the one product that has been consistent in my skincare routine from my teens to my 40s has been a sunscreen. […]

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Dermafique Bio-Cellulose Face Masque – The Best Masks I’ve Ever Used!

Posted on 22/01/202102/06/2022by Dollie
Dermafique Bio-Cellulose Face Masque

Winter time is when I love to pamper my skin with masks; the heat and humidity of summers and monsoons are perfect for clay masks but the dry, cool weather of winters makes me bring out my Bio cellulose masks for my twice a week pampering session and some intense burst of hydration. Recently, I […]

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Usha Ascot, Matheran – My Safe Haven for a Holiday in the Covid times.

Posted on 27/11/202027/11/2020by Dollie
Usha Ascot Matheran

2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for all of us with Covid keeping us all indoors and making us cancel all our travel plans. After nearly 8 months of being cooped up indoors, once the restrictions started easing up a bit, we decided to take a little holiday and after doing all my […]

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Jalesh Cruises Karnika – A Luxurious Weekend Getaway from Mumbai

Posted on 12/01/2020by Dollie
Jalesh Cruises Karnika

My experience aboard the luxurious Jalesh Cruises Karnika from Mumbai to Goa.

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My Experience At The Nimba Nature Cure Village

Posted on 21/12/201921/12/2019by Dollie

My experience at the Nimba Nature Cure Village, Gujarat

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I had the pleasure of meeting master perfumer @oli I had the pleasure of meeting master perfumer @oliviercresp t the launch of @akrofragrances Crush. Of course I had to do a little fragrance rapid-fire with him. 

Thank you @mdpindofficial for thi chance of meeting an iconic figure in the world of perfumery. 💖

#ScentStoriesWithDollie #OlivierCresp #MDPindia
Happy Jamnashtami everyone. Thanks to ChatGPT, w Happy Jamnashtami everyone. 

Thanks to ChatGPT, we can go back in time to ancient Vrindavan. Swipe to see the original image I used to generate these. 

#Janmashtami #FestivalswithDollie
Inspired by the energy and freedom of contemporary Inspired by the energy and freedom of contemporary dance, @exnihiloparis’s latest creation, Demon Dancer, is fresh, airy and constantly evolving taking you on an olfactive journey. 

It opens with a zesty, citrusy freshness, followed by fruitiness that’s strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart before settling into a gorgeous woody-musky base that is signature  @jordi_perfumer . Oh, and did I mention that it is totally addictive? I simply couldn’t stop sniffing my wrist. Move over Blue Talisman, I have a new favourite from Ex Nihilo. 

I love that @mdpindofficial brings these beautiful new releases to India at around the same time as they are launched internationally so that we don’t have to wait months for them. 

Top notes - Rhubarb, Bergamot, Peppermint, Blood Orange
Middle notes - Orange Blossom, Black Currant
Base notes - Georgywood, Akigalawood, Ambrofix, Musk, Tonka Bean

#ScentStoriesWithDollie #ExNihiloDemonDancer #DemonDancer #ExNihiloParis
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Just some of the things that make me happy ✨ Slid Just some of the things that make me happy ✨

Slide 1 - makeup, my favourite fragrance ( @amouageofficial Guidance) & my @amazonkindle 

Slide 2 - scented candles (these two are from @amouageofficial and @memo.paris ) and my crystal chakra tree. 

Slide 3 - cute mini fragrances 

Slide 4 - a vintage marble and enamel figurine of Kamdhenu and Nandini. 

What are some of the things that bring a smile to your face? Tell me in the comments .
Emptied, adored, have already repurchased previous Emptied, adored, have already repurchased previously and will continue to do so! 

I usually discard tubes / tubs & bottles as soon as they get over and never manage to do an empties post. These are some that I emptied recently and remembered to keep to click pics of so that I could share them with you ! 

Which if these have you tried? Let me know if you want me to share links 🔗
A lip stain is only as good as its performance aft A lip stain is only as good as its performance after a meal… so naturally, I had to put the new, reformulated @hudabeauty Lip Contour Stains 2.0 through the ultimate test - dinner with soup, starters and a greasy burger. 💋🍽️

Did it survive? Watch till the end to find out. 👀
Happy Raksha Bandhan to all the brothers & sisters Happy Raksha Bandhan to all the brothers & sisters, nanands and bhabhis ❤️✨

#FestivalsWithD #RakshaBandhan
Minis so good, they have a permanent spot in my tr Minis so good, they have a permanent spot in my travel bag!  And, I definitely need full sizes of them for sure. 

* @evelom Cleansing Balm 
* @dermalogicain Daily Milkfoliant
* @mixsoon_india Centella Cleansing Foam
* @clarinsindia Hydra Essentail Bi-Serum
* @guerlain Youth Watery Oil Serum (magic in a bottle ✨)
* @elizabetharden Eight Hour Lip Balm
* @aminu.life Milky Mineral Sunscreen 
* @pixibeauty AnioxifEYE Roll-On Eye Serum
* @youthtothepeople Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream
* @kamaayurvedaindia Kumkumadi Face Oil (my skin has been loving this since it launched in 2002 - I i had just got engaged and bought it as part of my bridal skincare routine.) 

If you’re planning a trip then you definitely need to pack these. Comment below if you want links 🔗

 
[travel skincare, skincare minis, luxury skincare, skincare for all ages, skincare for mature skin, skincare in 30s, skincare in 40s]
Introducing CRUSH by @akrofragrances ; sweet, crea Introducing CRUSH by @akrofragrances ; sweet, creamy, and totally addictive, this is a fragrance inspired by the texture and flavours of a rose macaron and evokes the feeling of that exhilarating moment when attraction takes over and everything suddenly feels a little more intense . 

Being part of its launch was special, but meeting the legendary Master Perfumer @oliviercresp made the evening truly unforgettable - a veritable “fan girl” moment for me.  I also did a little fragrance QnA with him which I shall share soon. So grateful to Maison Des Parfums for this opportunity to meet such a legend! 

Some of the other fragrances I loved from Akro are Smile, Breathe, Rise, and East. Available in India exclusively at @mdpindofficial . 

#ScentStoriesWithDollie
My go-to makeup routine - not just for Monday, but My go-to makeup routine - not just for Monday, but for most days. Super quick and very easy.  Also sharing brief reviews on the products used. Comment below if you want 🔗

* @typebeautyinc Calm On Skin Tint - absolutely in LOVE with it. Gives a beautiful, dewy finish that looks like my skin but more even-toned and radiant. I even dab a bit extra under my eyes instead of a concealer.  Blends beautifully with fingers and with brush, 

* @bindtbeauty Double Ended brush - so soft! Blends liquid and cream foundations like a dream. The small brush on the other end is perfect as a concealer brush. 

* @rubys.organics Tinted Brow Gel - I’m scraping out the last bits from my 4th tube of this gel - that’s how much I love it. It nourishes my brow hair while adding just a bit of tint. That’s all my brows need really. 

* @yslbeauty Lash Clash mascara adds volume and curl to my lashes and makes me look awake even when I haven’t had enough sleep. 

* @rarebeauty Soft Punch Dewy Blush - LOOOOOVE it - it’s so pigmented, blends so beautifully, the colour is ideal for work, lasts all day - it’s just perfect. 

* @hudabeauty Lip Contour 2.0 - perfect shade, great pigmentation, glides onto lips smoothly and stays put all day! I even use it to fill in my lips and then just apply a gloss or a balm on top. 

* @lancomeofficial Idole Butterglow - a balm lipstick hybrid, it’s hydrating as well as buttery smooth just like the name suggests. 

* @marcantoinebarrois Tilia - what do I say about this fragrance that I haven’t already? It has captivated my heart from the first sniff and one that is definitely worthy of gate keeping. 
 
[easy makeup for work, quick makeup tutorial, makeup for mature skin, luxury makeup]
Weekend plans - reading, reading, and some more re Weekend plans - reading, reading, and some more reading 📚

Drop a 🙋🏻‍♀️ if you’re a bookworm too.
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