You know, in the days when I’d first started applying makeup, I didn’t know where to get my makeup from, which were the good places, how to figure out if it was good and so on. I ended up buying eyeliner pencils that exfoliated my eyes 🙂 or made them burn, lipsticks …
Review: Maybelline Watershine lipstick
I finally tried Maybelline’s Watershine range of lipsticks and was quite pleased with my purchase. The colours I tried were Rose Jam, a lovely light pink shade, and Mochaccino, a nude, brownish beige. First of all, look at that gorgeous pink colour! I love seeing these pretty lipsticks in my …
My Remedy For Dry, Rough Feet
Hi! I know it’s been quite a while since my last post. The power adapter of my laptop decided to conk off and getting another took some time :-(. So, now that I’m back, I have another remedy for you. I love making up remedies and sharing them.This one is …
Review: Revlon Colorburst Lipstick – Grape 015
The Revlon Colorburst lipsticks come in some really delicious shades. I have 015 Grape. The texture is smooth and creamy. The colour is intense and the coverage is even. It feels very light and moist on the lips almost like you’re not wearing any lipstick. Also, I like the …
Garnier PureActive Pore Unclogging Face Wash
I found Garnier PureActive Pore Unclogging face wash when I was searching the shelves of our Indian malls for the Neutrogena face wash for acne that contained salicylic acid. The Garnier PureActive face wash also contains salicylic acid according to the ingredient list and I’ve found it to be quite …
Review: Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm
As lip balms go, the Nivea Fruity Shine lip balm is a rather good one and it is also reasonably priced. It got me out of my chapped lips phase with regular use after cleansing my face. This balm was more than enough as long as I lived in a …
Review: The Body Shop Delipscious Sheer Lip Colour Lipstick
The Body Shop Sheer Lip Shine is a cream finish, soft lipstick. The lipstick itself is easy to apply (no dragging, pulling or pressing required). I bought no. 7. It is a pretty, pale pink with orange tones. However, it does not deliver intense colour. You need to apply at …
Tips: Getting A Good Facial (in salons)
How do you know if you’re getting a good facial on those monthly trips to the beauty parlour? When you go for a facial, you usually find out about a week later whether it was a good one or the type that left your face looking worse than it did …
Review: L’Oreal Contour Kohl Pencil Eyeliner
I found this amazing pencil eyeliner a few months ago. The L’Oreal Contour Kohl pencil eyeliner is soft and easy to apply. I bought it in 131, Jet Black. It gives a nice, even line which stays on for about 3 to 4 hours even without applying a base primer …
Review: Volume Million Lashes – L’Oreal Mascara – Extra Black
I bought Volume Million Lashes by L’Oreal when I was still learning how to apply mascara quickly enough so it does not dry while I’m still applying it. Being a mascara that is not waterproof, it doesn’t dry up very fast and so I have the option of doing it …
Using A Mascara Wand: For Beginners
When applying mascara, open your eye and tilt your head back so that you’re looking downwards into the mirror. This ensures that the mascara does not get onto your browbone. If it does, keep a cotton-bud ready to wipe it off immediately before it dries. Hold the mascara wand at …
Makeup Application For Beginners: Wearing Suitable Makeup
Ever wondered what kind of makeup and how much makeup to wear? Sometimes this can be a bit confusing, especially if you’re not used to wearing makeup regularly. The kind of makeup you can wear differs depending on the time of day and the occasion. I’ve given a few tips …
Makeup For Dark-Skinned Women: Determining Your Undertone
Choosing makeup for dark-skinned women can be confusing. For instance, most cosmetics that we find in Indian stores seem to be geared towards the Caucasian skin tones thus making it rather difficult for Indian women with dusky to dark skin tones to find colours that suit them. Not that it’s …
Quick Makeup: Using only pencil eyeliner and lipstick to create different looks
I am very fond of optimising a few makeup products to do quick makeup and create different looks. One of my hobbies is experimenting with just pencil eyeliner and lipstick. These 2 products came to my rescue at a time when I didn’t own any other makeup. I would change …
Review: Forest Essentials Light Moisturising Facial Gel – Pure Aloe Vera
I am constantly on the lookout for a moisturiser to suit my oily, acne-prone skin and let me tell you that it is a tough search. There aren’t too many Indian moisturisers that are made for oily skin. When you do finally find one, you find that it leaves your …
Review: Nivea Visage Oil-Regulating Toner
This toner is supposed to be a toner for mixed to oily skin. However, I found that it made my skin feel quite sticky and my face would start looking shiny and oily in no time at all. On the positive side, the fragrance is pleasant and it does not …
Daily Routine For Skin Care: You Don’t Need Foundation To Give Your Complexion A Glow
A good daily routine for skin care can allow you to do your makeup without foundation. There are a few basic steps that you can follow to ensure that your skin looks as good as it can without foundation. Cleansing Do not use regular soap on your face. Always use …
Beginner’s Guide: Shopping For Makeup Without Getting Conned
So you’ve decided to have fun shopping for makeup. But before you go and splurge, there are a few things you need to watch out for so you don’t get conned into buying a whole lot of stuff you don’t really need. 1) Sales people They will flutter around you …
Non-Fussy Makeup: Quick & Easy Look no. 2
This is another 5-minute look with eyeliner and lipstick for beginners. (If you have large eyes, don’t do this look.) Note: Before applying any makeup you must wash your face with a soap-free cleanser, pat dry and apply a moisturiser suited to your skin type followed by a sunscreen. You …
Makeup Application For Beginners: Lipstick Ideas
Here are few lipstick ideas that you can use to make the most of your lipstick. A) Varying tints of the same lipstick Dark lipsticks are especially suitable for creating tints of varying colour intensity. You can wear the same lipstick in different ways. Apply a lip balm before applying …