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The Nude Pout – 5 Favourite Nude Lipsticks

A nude lip never goes out of style, but the struggle of finding a perfect nude lipstick is real. So, here I bring to you my 5 favourite nude lipsticks for every occasion.

Lipstick is a girl’s best friend and a handbag essential. The nude colour mood means different things to people, and for me, personally, nudes can either be a statement, a neutral component to ground, an otherwise dramatic eye look, or an everyday my-lips-but-better concept.

Here is a peek at the top 5 nudes currently living in my makeup bag:

MAC – Mehr

Described as a blue-toned pink, this soft hue was designed by Mickey Contractor of MAC Cosmetics India. So, while it does suit a variety of skin tones, it is fair to say that Mehr has put an end to the search for the perfect pink nude for Indian skin. The MAC Matte formula is comfortable, does not dry my lips, is pigmented, and the shade is versatileas a daily wear to office or even for a glamourous look.

MAC – Mehr
Price – £17.50
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Clarins Rouge Eclat – Wood Rose

Yet another comfortable daily wear lip colour. The collagen boosting and hydrating formula feel extremely nourishing, and imparts luminosity, for a healthier and fuller pout. The warm brown rose is a great “my lips but better” vibe, and the buildable formula means that you can take it from a medium coverage tint for office to a fully opaque partner to your smokey eye on your night out.

Clarins Rouge Eclat
Price – £20
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Revlon Super Lustrous – Sassy Mauve 463

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Sassy Mauve

A comfortable cream-satin formula and extensive shade range make the Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick an incredibly popular choice for enthusiasts, even amongst its more luxurious peers. As a part of the pink nude family, this particular shade is very comparable to the aforementioned MAC Mehr, except that it is slightly deeper and moodier in hue and the formulation is creamier and luminous that feels extremely nourishing and hydrating.

Revlon Super Lustrous – Sassy Mauve 463
Price – £7.99
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MAC Cremesheen Glass – Candy Box

Sometimes a matte nude lip can lean towards a concealer lip, which can make one look washed out or draining, and feel patchy. And while that is a look in itself, a more approachable and comfortable formula can be a plumping gloss in a shade that is close to your skin tone, giving lips life without much colour. I particularly like wearing this for more informal occasions than office wear. You will find me wearing it when I’m out shopping or running errands, on date nights or at outings with friends.

MAC Cremesheen Gloss – Candy Boc
Price – £10
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Lipstick Queen – Saint Sheer Lipstick in Peachy Natural

Lipstick Queen Saint Sheer Lipstick Peachy Natural

If you are looking for something with minimal effort or fuss, then the Saint Sheer Lipstick range by Lipstick Queen is the one to reach for. I have recently started using the shade Peachy Natural – a soft beige rose in a sheer, balmy, low maintenance and effortless formula. Especially love it now when I’m working from home, but still want to feel put together.

Lipstick Queen – Saint Sheer Lipstick in Peachy Natural
Price – £22.00
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These are the current members of the nude colour family in my makeup arsenal, but I am always open to expanding my collection. So, if you have any recommendations or suggestions, or just want to share your love for lip products, then let’s open a conversation and indulge in some colours, formulae and fun!

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What’s in My HandBag – Summer 2018

Ladies, it has been a hot minute since the last time I did a ‘What In My Makeup Bag’ post. In the spirit of summer, I decided that now would be a great time to take a peek into my daily kit – and bring you along with me.

‘Yes To Cucumber’ Facial Wipes

Facial wipes are an essential in my makeup bag – they’re a great way to refresh my skin after a long day, fix makeup mistakes on the go and gently remove the dirt and grime that accumulates after a day out. In the summertime, I prefer facial wipes that are cooling and soothing to my skin – and these ones by Yes To, enriched with cucumber and aloe extract, are excellent at doing just that.
Product Link: Yes to Cucumbers 30 Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Wipes

Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Bang! Mascara

Whether I am wearing a full face of makeup or going au naturel, I never leave the house without a volumizing mascara – and this is currently one of my favourites. All you need is a couple of swipes to have you looking like you’re wearing a full set of falsies. It doesn’t clump, transfer or smudge during the day, so that makes this mascara perfect for the summer weather as well.
Product Link: BADgal BANG! volumising mascara

Bioderma Photoderm MAX SPF 50 Tinted Moisturiser

Another product I never leave the house without is a good moisturiser with a high dose of SPF. The best part about this one by Bioderma is that along with being SPF 50, it is also tinted, which means that it evens out your complexion, brightens up your skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes. It’s perfect for warm days when you don’t feel like sporting heavy foundation – one application of this, a couple of coats of mascara and you’re good to go.
Product Link: Bioderma Photoderm MAX SPF 50 Tinted Moisturiser

Clairins Lip Balm

Many people forget to nourish their lips and give them the TLC that they need, but your lips need moisture too – not only in the summer but all year round. Clarins does great tinted lip balms that not only give your lips the moisture they crave but also, a slight hint of colour as well. These balms are perfect for no makeup days, quick trips to run errands around town or some post-beach colour. I can’t get enough!
Product Link: Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector

Accessorize London Travelcard Holder

If you tend to lose your cards a lot, like me, I have a solution for you. I picked up this sweet pouch from Accessorize, because I love the London print, which pays homage to one of my favourite cities in the world. Plus, it’s a great way to make sure that I have all my cards in one places and its compact enough to carry even in small bags.
Product Link: Accessorize London TravelCard Holder

Grazia

For those long tube rides or in-between-meeting breaks, we all need some fashion inspiration to keep going! Grazia is my go-to magazine for the latest trends, the best fashion inspiration, and the most entertainment. I always have a copy with me. You never know when you need it!

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Sunglasses

Another essential that goes with me everywhere – my sunglasses! Whether you’re trying to cover up a hangover, dark circles under your eyes or simply trying to shield your eyes from the sun, sunglasses are an excellent, multi-purpose product to have with you. Plus, it’s a little-known fact that they actually help your skin as well! If you drive without sunglasses, you tend to squint more, which means you’ll develop lines around your eyes much faster. That isn’t a good look, so I always have a pair of sunnies in my bag and my car.
Product Detail: Accessorize Bella Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses

Loving It Series- New Skin Care Products

Being an avid makeup enthusiast, I love experimenting with the latest beauty products in the market. Recently, I used a few products for the first time and would love to recommend the superb products to the readers.

Let’s check out the Loving It Series, as I call them:

Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil

An amazing product, this rejuvenating face oil makes an excellent alternative to face serums. It is made of hazelnut oil along with pure plant extracts of Rosewood, Patchouli and Blue Orchid. I love this product because it leaves my skin soft, supple and hydrated. It has a thin consistency and does not give a heavy or oily finish, rather leaves the skin looking radiant and healthy. What more, it is effective for getting rid of blemishes and open pores too. Just apply the oil in the evening and leave it overnight to let the skin soak it.

Price: £ 33
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Tropika Skin Coconut Cleansing Oil

Another skin care product that I fell in love with is Tropika Skin Coconut Cleansing Oil which is just right for sensitive skin. The best thing about this cleansing oil is that it is formulated with natural ingredients, virgin coconut oil and olive oil. While virgin coconut oil keeps the skin clear and blemish-free, olive oil prevents premature aging. Together, these ingredients work magic to remove the makeup and leave the skin smooth, soft and clear. Mix a few drops with some water and massage on your face to get rid of dirt and makeup gently.

Price: £ 17.99
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Coola SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray

Coola SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray is a great product if you are an outdoor lover. Made with 97% organic inactive ingredients, the spray offers active sun protection naturally. It contains aloe, algae, cucumber and strawberry extracts which work together to hydrate, nourish and repair dry and damaged skin. Algae and strawberry extracts give protection from the harmful UV rays. The spray comes in natural citrus mimosa and pina colada fragrances and I absolutely love both of them.

Price: £ 30.17
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Estee Lauder- Perfectly Clean Triple Action Cleanser, Toner and Makeup Remover

A versatile product, this one is something I would recommend for all. It is a refreshing, airy foam cleanser that removes makeup and impurities gently and thoroughly, without drying the skin. It leaves the skin toned and luminous, without any oily residue. The product is enriched with natural botanicals and minerals that comfort and clarify the skin. Gently massage it on dry skin and rinse it off.

Price: £ 26.00
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Clarins SPF 50 Sunscreen

Another Clarins product that I would like to talk about is Clarins SPF 50 Sunscreen. It is a lightweight and oil-free day screen that provides complete protection from UVA/UVB rays. It also protects the skin from pollution and damage caused by free radicals. Clarins’ pioneering Anti-Pollution Complex forms an invisible shield for the skin, keeping it safe from premature aging and dark spots.

Price: £ 32
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I recommend that you make all these products a part of your daily skin-care regime to get a radiant, youthful and beautiful skin.

Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil for Dehydrated Skin – Review

In recent months, I have found myself moving away from facial serums. In fact, I have been on the hunt for a new face oil to rejuvenate my skin, so when I laid my eyes on the Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, I knew that I had to try it. This product is specially formulated for dehydrated skin and it is made entirely from pure plant extracts, including Rosewood, Patchouli and Blue Orchid. It also contains Hazelnut Oil, which is known to lock moisture in to your skin and prevent the formation of fine lines. What more does a woman need? I have been using this product for over a month now, and have been pleasantly surprised to see that it lives up to its claims. The first thing I have noticed about this face oil is that it really does moisturise your skin, and how!

After only a few uses, my skin felt soft, supple and super hydrated. This also resulted in a more flawless finish when I applied my makeup because my foundation sat better and for much longer on my skin. I also noticed that when my skin had drunk up all the moisture from this product, it started to look brighter, radiant and really, really healthy. This face oil is especially great for the winter, when your skin is dry, dull and in need of ‘a little more’ to revitalise it. I absolutely love that the consistency is very thin and light for an oil, so it spreads quite easily and absorbs into the skin very quickly. It leaves behind a slight glow, as opposed to a greasy, heavy or oily finish. In my books, that is a major plus point!While the product revitalises lifeless, dehydrated skin, I have also noticed that it has a subtle toning effect that minimises the appearance of pores and really tightens them up. It has a similar effect on blemishes – it sooths any raw, red inflammations and completely banishes the blemishes within a couple of days. Overall, I have seen a positive change in the appearance and texture of my skin.
So, how should you use this product for optimal results? The best time of day to apply this product is the evening, as recommended by Clarins. After you have cleansed and toned your face, apply a small amount of the oil to your face and neck, and let your skin soak up all the goodness overnight. I promise that you will feel like a brand new person in the morning!

Price: £32.00

Pros:

Moisturizing
Lasts Long
Nourishing

Cons:

You still need serum or morning face cream in winter months
Slightly on the expensive end

Clarins 50+ SPF Sunscreen For Face Wrinkle Control Cream Review

We all think that SPF is something we should only wear in summers and hence I chose to write about this product only when we are heading towards winter season. In all honesty, SPF is not for summers alone, but is a necessity all year round, be it summer or winter or any other season. The bottom line is, whenever you are out in sun, or exposed to even indoor lights of a certain kind, you can get tanned – I know it’s scary, but that’s the truth.

For many years now, I have been wearing SPF most of the time when I am out and it has made a huge improvement to how my skin looks and feels. SPF helps in preventing aging of the skin caused by UVA and UVB rays, besides prevention of tan as well. I will go into more details about SPF another day – watch out for that girls, I promise you it will be a good read and very informative.

Clarins 50+ SPF Sunscreen For Face Wrinkle Control Cream is an anti-aging sunscreen that protects your skin while defending it against wrinkles and age spots. “Wrinkle control cream” here doesn’t mean it’s only for people above a certain age but simply that it has antii-aging properties which will prevent your skin from aging because of exposure to sunrays.

This product has Clarins’ patented Phyto-Sunactyl 2 Multi-Cellular protection complex – which in layman’s terms is designed to strengthen and reinforce the skin and protect against collagen damage.

The above photos capture the UVA logo is in a circle which means that at least a 1/3 of the UV protection is against UVA.

The formula of this product is a richer SPF Cream but with more of a liquidy consistency. It absorbs into the skin in about 10 minutes or less. I always prefer to wear my sunscreen about 10-20 minutes before I head out for it to be most effective. It can be a bit oily for some but you can easily control that translucent powder and even wear makeup on top if you like. For me, some sunscreens can cause breakouts as I have a slightly sensitive skin, but that has never happened with Clarins.

When it comes to sunscreen products, I am very selective and have done lots of research on the same. I have tested more than 4 Sunscreen products this summer itself, and for me Clarins is always the product I return to. It has worked for me every time and protected me when in the sun. Simply put, I love Clarins’ sun products.

This Clarins Sun product is also available in SPF15 and SPF30, with a wider selection for the face and body. They also have a range for kids which I am yet to try.

Final Verdict:

Pros:
Great sun protection.
Value for money (Good size for a decent price).
Lasts a long time.

Cons:
Maybe a tad bit too oily

Star Rating: 4

Price in UK: £19.50

Clarins Hydraquench Cream SPF 15, Normal to Dry Skin Review

The season is changing and I have changed my face cream to accommodate for the shift in weather. I had been planning to buy Clarins Hydraquench for a long time but it doesn’t sit easy on pocket. But this time I gave in to the temptation and well, it was worth the wait!

Clarins is one of my go-to brands for skin care products and you might find me talking about them on and off, quite freqeuntly. The cream I am using is for Normal to Dry Skin with SPF 15, and you would know from my previous posts that I do prefer products to have SPF because I tan and burn too easily.

On the box it says this lightweight cream offers effective UV protection and was specifically formulated to provide a softer, more radiant finish for those with normal to dry skin. Katafray bark extract and hyaluronic acid help maintain an optimal level of hydration while Sorbier bud extract helps restore a fresher looking appearance.

In my opinion, it’s a light weight cream which is very good for the “in-between” autumn/fall weather; we will have to see what I get for winters soon. The absorption of the cream is also very good and it doesn’t sit heavy on your face like some of the cheaper creams out there. The problem with those is that you can’t wear them underneath makeup whereas you can wear this cream under other products without feeling any heaviness.

I wasn’t expecting to see any noticeable difference in my skin… But my skin does actually feel significantly softer. I noticed it more so after using it for few days (I never post a review on a product unless I have tested that product on myself for a good amount of time)s. Also, the cream has a mild fragrance which is the case with most of Clarins’ products. This could be a problem if you don’t like your products to have a distinctive smell, but I liked it so it works for me.

One thing I feel I need to highlight is that he cream pot is thick glass, so it’s really heavy, and totally impractical for travelling. But it does look very chic on the dressing table.

The hydraquench range has many more products to try for different skin types from creams to masks and gels. I am definitely going try some more very soon.
Have you tried any of the products in HydraQuench Range? Whats your take on the products, specially the cream? Let me know in the comments!

Pros:
Moisturizing
Good Nourishing capacity.
Sun protection

Cons:
Pricey
Heavy Box

Star Rating : 3.5
Price in UK : £35 for 50 ml
Price in India : Rs. 3318 for 50 ml