This birthday, my dear brother sent me the Shalimar Parfum Initial gift set, which contains the modern version of the Guerlain classic fragrance Shalimar and the ‘Shalimar Parfum Initial’ Delicate Body Lotion. Shalimar Parfum Initial is the modern interpretation of the popular fragrance, Shalimar, created by Jacques Guerlain in 1925.This creation of Jacques Guerlain was […] Read more…
Forest Essentials Body Mist Jasmine & Saffron
I had bought this product for days when I need to rush and do not have enough time to use a moisturizing lotion after a shower. I like having the option of just spraying a hydrating mist and skipping a moisturizer. I was particularly fascinated by the description on the Forest Essentials website which explained […] Read more…
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 1 for Very Dry to Dry skin
Per the Clinique website, this lotion helps clear away pollution, dulling flakes for smooth, glowing skin. Helps pores look their smallest. Skin accepts moisture better. Grows more resistant to impurities. Stays healthier, younger. Dermatologist-reformulated to be comfortable, non-drying. Clinique is known for their 3 step skin care line – the 3 steps being cleanse, exfoliate […] Read more…
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil
I had read about the versatile Tea Tree Oil and so I couldn’t resist picking up this lovely looking bottle from The Body Shop. It has been with me for a couple of months and now I feel I cannot live without it (I mean Tea Tree Oil, not necessarily the one from Body Shop […] Read more…
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
This award winning product is a true multitasker – it provides relief from dry, chapped, irritated skin, dry cuticles, protects skin from drying wind, soothes sun burnt skin and rough heels. A bit of history about this product – it was created by Elizabeth Arden herself in 1930. Interestingly this product got its name because […] Read more…
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ for Very Dry to Dry Combination
My quest for the perfect moisturizer seems to be a never–ending affair. On one of my recent visits to a nearby mall, I stopped by the Clinique counter. I decided to pick the new version of the cult classic Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. The packaging of the new version seems exactly the same except for […] Read more…
Forest Essentials Ultra–Rich Body Lotion: Madurai Jasmine & Mogra
This body lotion from the premium line of ayurvedic skin care products, Forest Essentials, is one of my favorites. True to its name, it has a lovely fragrance of Jasmine and Mogra. It is the kind of fragrance one would love to wear with traditional outfits. especially with Kanjeevaram sarees. In fact this lotion is […] Read more…
Essie Bikini So Teeny – Cutest Blue Nail Polish
I was introduced to Bikini so Teeny by my favourite beauty guru,the gorgeous Nur (known as nurberxo on youtube and twitter – watch her videos, in case you haven’t done so already). This is a cute summery light blue nail polish. The Essie website describes it as a sparkling cornflower blue nail polish – an apt description. […] Read more…
Beautysoclean Makeup Sanitizer Mist
It is extremely important to keep our make up clean – the last thing is we want is break outs, infections or irritation due to contaminated make up. Each time we reapply lipstick after a meal, there are chances of food particles getting into the lip product, leading to contamination. Likewise, when we apply […] Read more…
Lotus Herbals Daily Body Lotions
Lotus body lotions are my go to lotions when I am on a budget. I feel these are reasonably priced ( Rs 255 to Rs 275 for 300ml of product) and do the basic job of moisturizing the skin. They come in five different variants – Vanillavelvet, Almondnourish (SPF 20), Aloesoft (SPF 20), Cherrybliss and […] Read more…