The most important criteria for skincare is that it should be effective. It should do what it claims to do and for me, things like the packaging, fragrance etc take a back seat. But when products are not only effective, but also have a luxurious texture and heavenly fragrance, they quickly become absolute Holy Grails! The […]
Makeup & Beauty
Sigma Beauty Indian Independence Day Sale
While the world has truly shrunk and internet has made international brands more accessible, it comes at a price – high shipping charges for international deliveries. One of my favourite international brands which has awesome makeup brushes, is Sigma Beauty which also has pretty high international shipping charges – $14.95 for International Non-Trackable Mail and […]
Laser Hair Removal with Soprano Ice Platinum at the Therapie Clinic
Ever since I got laser hair removal done (around 4 years ago – on a couple of body parts), I have been recommending it to everyone. I have been wanting to get my arms and legs done since quite a while now but kept putting it off. A fortnight ago, I accompanied my mom to […]
Shesha Beauty Ashtapathy Ayurvedic Shampoos and Soaps – Review
These days, I find myself leaning more and more towards natural, Ayurveda-inspired products, especially for my hair care. Recently, I was sent some products from the newly launched luxury Ayurveda brand from Shesha Beauty – Ashtapathy – which has collection of coconut-oil based soaps and shampoos. I have been using them since over a month […]
My 5 Secrets for Acne-free Skin During Teens
Now this is one post that is actually making me realise my age! I recently met some friends whose kids have just hit puberty and have started getting acne. They asked me to advise their teenage sons and daughters on skincare and things to do to get rid of acne so I thought of writing this post. […]
Lakme X Masaba Masabalips Lip Pout Matte Review And Swatches
Lakme is well-known for coming out with wonderful new collections some of which are in collaboration with fashion designers. It’s latest collaboration is with the talented, young designer Masaba Gupta and it is a collection of 10 matte lip crayons in shades and packaging inspired by candies of the 90s – Mango Bite, Roll A […]
Roots & Herbs Ayurvedic Products Review
This is one post that is long overdue since I had already used up the Pomegranate Elixir in the month of March, but for some reason or the other, I never managed to get around to writing it. While I was writing out the Nellie Tier post, I realised that I had yet to write […]