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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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Fiama Scents Body Wash – Perfect for Active Women

Posted on 07/12/201909/12/2019by Dollie
Fiama Scents Body Wash

Being a mother and a blogger, I am always on the go with my day starting anytime between 5-6am!  From dropping kids for football to going for my morning walk or pilates session to volunteering in school for various activities to attending events my days are usually packed and I need my body wash to […]

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Innisfree My Foundation 2.3 Shade W33 Review

Posted on 14/10/201914/10/2019by Dollie
Innisfree My Foundation 2.3 shade W33

Review of the Innisfree My Foundation 2.3 and a comparison with the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.

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Healthy Hair with BBLUNT’s Repair Remedy Range

Posted on 28/11/201829/11/2018by Dollie
Bblunt Repair Remedy Range review

Review of the new BBlunt Repair Remedy Range of hair care products for damaged hair.

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NYX Love You So Mochi Collection – First Impressions & Swatches

Posted on 15/10/2018by Dollie
NYX Love You So Mochi swatches

If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen the lovely package that I got recently from NYX Professional Makeup which had their new Love You So Mochi Collection. I have already done a quick unboxing video on IGTV though, because of a skin allergy that I was going through at the time, I could […]

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Himalaya FOR MOMS Soothing Body Butter Review

Posted on 12/09/201812/09/2018by Dollie
Himalaya For Moms Soothing Body Butter review

When Himalaya had launched their FOR MOMS range, one of the products in that range was the Soothing Body Butter. My first impressions of this body butter were that it was nice, but nothing special. However, after using it regularly over several months – not just for myself, but even for my boys, and having […]

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Festive glow starts with a little me-time ✨🧖🏻‍♀️ Festive glow starts with a little me-time ✨🧖🏻‍♀️ 

After a hectic Navratri, the time between Dusshera and Diwali, is perfect  for some pampering TLC for skin & hair. And not to forget the scalp! 

So I headed to the @florianhurelhaircoutureandspa for a Face Gym session that’s 45 minutes of sheer relaxation. Your face is massaged and the facial muscles toned up using various devices to give you a festive-ready snatched face. 

For my hair, after a detailed consultation & analysis, I was recommended the Korean Hair spa combined with Nano Mist using @fhair.in products. This not only removes product build up and dead skin cells while stimulating and rejuvenating the scalp, but also adds intense hydration to the hair. 

A special shoutout to the incredible people - Anjali (scalp expert who did the hair analysis and consultation), Apem (who did the Face Gym session), & Acham (who did the Korean hair spa) - who were not only very knowledgeable but also warm and friendly. 

Can’t wait to go back post Diwali for some more pampering before a family wedding ❤️
Kickstarting the festive season with this lovely D Kickstarting the festive season with this lovely Diwali soirée with @hudabeauty ! 

Gorgeous decor, bangles & block printing, chaat and of course, loads of mithai, and everyone glammed up in their festive best, it was an evening filled with fun and laughter. 

#HudaBeauty
From my first trip to London in 2023, I had wanted From my first trip to London in 2023, I had wanted to do the the Luxe Blending Experience at the @experimentalperfumeclub . Thankfully on this trip, on the very last day, they managed to squeeze me in on a busy day. An informative masterclass on fragrances was followed by me creating my own blend after selecting my top mid and base blends.

Based on the kind of fragrances I usually like, I had thought my blend would be a floral woody one. However, the notes I liked most took me by surprise,  and I named my final blend, Makar Sankranti. Want to know why? 

My fragrance has a hint of sweetness from cardamom, savoury nuttiness from sesame, a faint smokiness from the tonka, and a creamy sensuality from sandalwood and musk. And it somehow just reminded me of Makar Sankranti - which is also my birthday - the warmth of the sun on a cool winter day, the til chikki, the lingering smokiness of the air from the Lohri fires the previous evening…. And hence, the name. 

If you’re a fragrance enthusiast, this experience should definitely be on your must-do list . 

#ScentStorieswithDollie
✨Happy Dusshera✨ Dusshera marks the victory of go ✨Happy Dusshera✨

Dusshera marks the victory of good over evil. 

Honestly, seeing the visuals of destruction from around the world,today more than ever, we need to pray that goodness soon triumphs over the destructive forces 🙏🏼
A soulful, satisfying, Sunday Sadhya (yes, I love A soulful, satisfying, Sunday Sadhya (yes, I love alliteration). 
I had been craving Sadhya since a while so went to @santoshamfoods to satisfy that craving. Wholesome, flavourful, satvic (no onions, no garlic), and oh so delicious, I am still in food coma!

On weekdays, @santoshamfoods serves à la carte as well as the sadhya - with 21 items - but on weekends, they only serve sadhya - with 31 items - from 12noon - 4pm. 

Of course I had to have the filter coffee while waiting for my friends! 
And I absolutely LOVED the rasam, sesame chutney, karela chips, dal wada, sundal, avial, pachedi, mint rice, tomato rice…actually everything was delicious. 
And how could I resist the guava ice cream with a sprinkling of the guava masala on top? 
Ended the delicious meal with a paan because that helps with the digestion. 
Sadhya at @santoshamfoods is going to be a regular feature henceforth. 

Can’t wait to dig in but have to take a pic first . 

A satvic feast that consists of all six fundamental tastes as recommended in Ayurveda - madhura (sweet), amla (sour), lavana (salty), katu (spicy), tikta (bitter), and kashaya (astringent). 

@santoshamfoods serves a 21-items sadhya on weekdays, and a 31-item sadhya on weekends. 

Had the most perfect filter coffee at @santoshamfoods while waiting for my friends.
A house full of beauty, fun & games and a whole lo A house full of beauty, fun & games and a whole lot of indulgence— that was what #HouseofSephora 3.0 was all about. 

Some new beauty launches that really excited me: 

* @sephoracollection It’s A Stretch Mascara & Cheek & Lip Tint 
* @anua_global Niacinamide 10+ TXA 4 Serum
* @makeupforever HD Skin Forever Foundation 
* @kayali Soufflé Body Butter
* @laneige_in Juicepop Box Lip Tint
* @armanibeauty Dolci Makeup Blush
* @clarinsindia Double Serum Foundation
* @rarebeauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick, Rare Beginnings EDP, & Fragrance Layering Balm
* @augustinusbader The Rich Cream
* @eisenbergparis Ambre d’Orient EDP
* @soldejaneiro Jelly Perfume Balm
* @yslbeauty Libre Berry Crush
* @rabanne Million Red
* @givenchybeauty L’Interdit Elixir 26
* @dolcegabbana_beauty Your Devotion
* @benefitindia Gloostick
* @sulwhasoo.india Tinted Lip Oil 
* @moroccanoil_in Lip Balm

My gorgeous friends in this reel - @justreethingss @iamshivshakti @nauheedc @nimoligala @kalpika09 @minisoodbanerjee @glamprotocol @the_glamoholic_rebel @mymalishka ❤️

Can’t get over this one, but already excited for House of Sephora 4.0.

#OnlyAtSephora #FirstatSephora #SephoraCollection #ScentStoriesWithDollie
Navratri Day 5 The day is dedicated to Maa Skand Navratri Day 5 

The day is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, and the colour of the day, 💛 symbolises brightness, happiness, and maternal strength. 

#Dollieसंग9रंग #नवरात्रि #navratri2026
Navratri Day 4 This day is dedicated to Maa Kushm Navratri Day 4

This day is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda and the colour of the day, 💙 , symbolises tranquility, depth of wisdom and calm strength. 

#Dollieसंग9रंग #नवरात्रि #navratri2026
Navratri Day 3 This day is dedicated to Maa Chand Navratri Day 3

This day is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta and the colour of the day, ❤️, symbolises action, vigour, and courage. 

#Dollieसंग9रंग #नवरात्रि #नवरात्रि2026
Navratri Day 2 The day is dedicated to Maa Brahma Navratri Day 2

The day is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, and the colour of the day 🤍 symbolises peace, purity, and spiritual clarity. 

#Dollieसंग9रंग #नवरात्रि #नवरात्रि2026
Happy Navratri everyone 🥢 This day is dedicated t Happy Navratri everyone 🥢

This day is dedicated to Maa Shailaputri and the colour of the day is 🧡 signifying warmth, energy and new beginnings. 

#Dollieसंग9रंग #नवरात्रि #नवरात्रि2026
Some places don’t just sell fragrance; they make y Some places don’t just sell fragrance; they make you fall in love with the art of perfumery. ✨

A visit to the Marc-Antoine Barrois flagship in London was a beautiful reminder of why this maison holds such a special place in my fragrance wardrobe - you all know about my obsession with Tilia. 

And now, with their new range of luxury scented soaps, you can bathe in your favourite fragrances - quite literally! Truly can’t describe how incredible they smell. 

And then there’s their latest creation - a Harrod’s exclusive - B87.135 - a warm, spicy, leathery beauty created by my favourite @quentinbischperfumer - which is love at first sniff. 

For a fragrance lover, this is more than a boutique. It’s a treat for all the senses.  The boutique is undergoing renovations and I can’t wait to see what its new avatar will be like.🤍

#ScentStoriesWithDollie #MarcAntoineBarrois
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