My take on fairness creams

Fairness creams and treatments are not new to the Indians. There was a time when the only fairness cream known to me was Fair and Lovely but now a variety of fairness creams have flooded the market, and what came along with this flood were controversies. 

The idea of Body positivity came as a storm and I, for one support it completely. Actresses like Kangana Ranaut even declined the proposal of starring in an fairness cream commercial so that women of India would love the unique colour of skin they possess and have confidence in that instead of feeling lifetime guilt and trying to change who they are.

So, are fairness creams not to be used ? Well I wouldn't say that. I too, occasionally use fairness creams but that is just when I get too tanned in this hot summer that Indian climate has. Some creams actually can be very good daily moisturizing creams, providing SPF and also make your skin healthy which just help impart the natural glow that your skin might already possess.

I, as a beauty blogger would just suggest fairness creams brands to stop advertising dusky complexion as dirty or ugly and it would just be better if they wouldn't advertise their creams as whitening or fairness creams instead as a natural glow enhancer or skin nourishing creams.

I often mention on my blog that I'm a dusky complexioned person and I want you all to know that I take pride in that and you all should also take pride in whatever skin tone you have.

Stay happy, stay beautiful. :) :*

Which BB/CC Cream I Prefer ?

Hello everyone ! I know BB and CC creams are different but that's what a beauty guru would say. on the other hand, I'll just say that they just seem the same to me. ;D

Okay, so there are a lot of BB and CC creams out there from Maybelline Clear Glow BB cream, L'Oreal Paris True Match BB Cream and Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream to Pond's, Lakme and Garnier. And my point being, that its Ok to get confused. Which of course you are if you are reading this post. 

Now before you read any further, let me remind you that everyone has  different skin types and it's not necessary that what suits me will suit your skin too. This is just my opinion and I'm not putting any brand above any other.

Okay so let's get started !

First starting with why a cream why not foundation  ? Well, I'm a college going girl and I like doing makeup without it being too obvious. BB/CC Creams are better than foundation in that sense.

Now I tried a lot of creams then I finally landed on Lakme CC cream which I absolutely adore. It's almost as if I can't go without it. What I love about it is that it's not too pricey (275/-) so it fits in my budget. Also, It comes in 2 shades, I use bronze because I have a wheatish complexion. 

That's it, I said it ! Lakme CC cream is the winner for me. I wish you all the best and I hope that you find your winner too :* ;)

Lotus Herbals Ecostay Long Lasting Lip Colour SPF 20 Shade no - 435 Bubbly Nude Review

Hi everyone ! I'm back with another review, this time of a lip colour. So I wanted to get my hands on this one since I once tried it on at a counter at the mall and I really liked this nude shade with my skin tone, I have a medium to dusky skin tone and this shade was just about perfect. I was surprised to find no reviews of it on YouTube, particularly of this shade, so here I'm reviewing this shade for all those beautiful people out there who are in a dilemma. Let's get started.

PRICE - 575/- INR

SHELF LIFE - 3 years approx

PACKAGING -
About the packaging, this lip colour comes in a straight, rose gold toned metallic tube. This makes it look really classy and I totally love it. The product inside comes with the Lotus logo engraved on top of it which just wears off the first time you apply it. Shade name and number is stuck on the lower end of the tube. It has a twist knob below like regular lipsticks which can be turned to bring the product up or down.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - Ecostay Lip Color is a preservative free, natural, long-lasting and hydrating lip colour. One swipe and your lips are ready for a healthier shine all day long without any loss of moisture, ensuring a flawless finish. SPF20 gives UV protection

MY TAKE ON THE PRODUCT - Let's talk individually about each and everything starting with the Formulation, I love the formulation of it. Its smooth, moisturizing but at the same time it gives matte look. It doesn't settle in the lines of the lips. Now about the Colour, Bubbly nude is a beautiful brownish pink nude which is amazing for dusky skin toned people. It actually has a great Pigmentation and you can actually go with just one swipe. It has just a faint smell which is almost un-noticeable. Another great thing is that it is preservative free, 100% vegetarian and with SPF 20. It's not completely transfer proof but it does stay on for a fair amount of time of 4-5 hours.
Overall, I'm completely in love with this nude shade and it has just everything that I wanted. It's nude, matte, lovely packaging and SPF 20. You can't go wrong with this one so just go ahead and buy it ! :D

Colour pigmentation with just one swipe

RATING - 5/5

PROS - 

• Lovely nude shade
• Matte finish
• SPF 20
• 100% Vegetarian
• Doesn't dry out lips at all. Instead, moisturizes them
• Good pigmentation and coverage
• Preservative free
• Stays for 4-5 hours
• Beautiful and sturdy packaging

CONS -

• It's not even a con because the product doesn't claim it. But its not transfer proof.

WILL I BUY IT ?

Yes, definitely ! I'm totally in love with this one. Also, did I mention that I'm in love with it ? Haha :'D

Thank you so much for reading my review. Hope it helped you. Plz leave a comment and share if you liked it. :*

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Intensive Sunblock Spray SPF-50 UVA Index-16 Review

Hey people ! How are you all ? I'm sorry for not being able to post for a while now because I've been busy with my exams. But now I'm back with a review ;)
So, when I was a starter in the world of sunscreens, I happened to get lost a lot of times buying stuff that didn't really suit my skin, so here I'm to the rescue for all you people.
Today, I'm going to review Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Intensive Sunblock Spray SPF-50 UVA Index-16. Phew! pretty big name. Ok so lets get started.

Price -  345/- INR for 80 ml

Shelf Life - 2 years and 11 months approx.

Skin type - All skin types

What attracted me towards this product was its claim to be sweat proof and water proof. I've always been a fan of lotus brand so I decided to give it a try.

Packaging - The sunscreen comes in a sturdy plastic bottle with spray nozzle on top covered with a tight plastic lid that doesn't come off on its own which is a good thing as it doesn't allow leaking or spilling if you are carrying it in your bag, though it does come off when you want it too.
The spraying nozzle also works good giving out a proper amount of the product, not more nor less.

Ingredients -

Water, Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate, Oxybenzone, Glycerin, Methylene Bis Benzotriazolyl, TetraMethylButylPhenol, Octyl Hydroxy Sterate, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Monooleate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract,  Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomoile) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, 2-PhenoxyEthanol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, DiSodium EDTA, Fragrance. 

Claim of the product -

My take on the product -
I've been using this product for a month now, the smell is the same as that of the safe sun range of lotus which is a bit herbal and faint, I like it. It has SPF 50 which is great, it does protect my skin from getting tanned as much. I can't really comment on the part of it being sweat and water proof because even I can't tell. One thing that I didn't like the most about this is that it leaves a white cast on your skin so you should be careful before applying it on your skin. It also tends to dry my skin and make it look unrealistically white and patchy.

Rating - 2/5

Pros -

• Smells is faint and herbal.
• Sturdy packaging.
• Spray nozzle.
• Non-greasy formula good for oily skinned people.
• Protects against tanning.

Cons -

• Tends to dry out skin so not good for dry skinned people.
• Leaves a white cast on your skin.
• Not too sure about claim of it being sweat and waterproof.

Will I Buy It ? 

Probably not. The Matte gel sunscreen of the same range is a better buy that this one.

Weird Beauty Products On Instagram !!

Before I start writing, I would like to tell you guys that this is not a sponsored article and Its just about some interesting products that I found on my instagram account. I can't and I'm not verifying if they actually work or not.

Okay so now we moving on here are weird beauty products on instagram 

1. Brighter White Teeth Whitening 

This teeth whitening system is everywhere on instagram and why not, it claims to whiten your teeth 7 times if you use it just for 30-60 mins for 2 days !! :O

You can check out the product yourselves here 

2. Sugar Bear Hair

This product has been storming instagram because of its claims. It claims to give healthy hair in just a month course. And not just that, these "hair vitamins" (as the product says) claims to be delicious chewy, gluten free, gelatin free and vegan :O  

Check out the product yourself here

3. Sliming tea 

I have seen these tea on instagram a lot of times, they claim to reduce weight by detoxifying and increasing metabolism in 14 - 28 days !! 
You can check these out here - Thin tea and Fit tea 

4. Slique Epilator

This epilator is basically a hair removal device that works similar to hair removal method by thread which is very popular in Indian salons. You can buy this online for approx Rs 69/- 

Honestly, I'm not really sure how well this will actually work.

You can check out the product here

5. Hair straighter 

This is a hair styling product that straightens your hair. And the weird part is that it is just a hair brush and as you comb your hairs with it, the hair brush cum straightener de-tangles and straightens them instantly ! Interesting ? 
You can check it out yourselves here 

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