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A little weight, super fragrant formula that you will not miss not having in your skin care . Product Claim: Visibly reduces wrinkle and fine lines for a firmer looking skin, contains pro retinol from nature, targets different signs of ageing: wrinkles, fine lines, loss of firmness, skin dryness. Proven effectiveness in just 28 days: Reduction of crow's feet wrinkles by 23%, Reduction of forehead wrinkles by 31%, Reduction of under eye wrinkles 18% as per the clinical study. Dermatologically tested. MRP : 150 INR Quantity : 18 g Shelf life : 2 years. Texture: Gel like Consistency: Gel like Color: Opaque White Packaging : Plastic Ingredients:    How to use: Apply every morning and evening on thoroughly cleansed face. Gently massage into the skin using circular movements, moving from the inside of your face outwards and from the base of your neck to the top. My experience: It is one of the most raved products on Instagram and I have compul...

A once in a lifetime investment that will make your hair and skin happy while giving you an aesthetic pleasure. Dame Essentials was the first brand I read about, which sells silk pillowcases in India. Since the brand's name has done rounds in several famed magazines like Vogue and Elle, I wanted to buy one product from them but the price always held me back. Recently, I went on a silk shopping binge and ordered one product from all three brands which are currently offering silk products in India. Dame Essentials is the most expensive among all, probably due to its brand value. Read on the complete review: Product claims:  Crafted with love and obsessive attention to detail, we bring to you the solution for beautiful skin and hair. Say hello to the luxury of youthful sleeping experience with anti-ageing benefits, without investing any extra time. When you rest your head after a tired day on our pillowcase, you will instantly feel relaxed and taken care of. Our pillowcase...

An affair to remember, the silk pillowcase is a luxury that you don't want to miss for beautiful skin and hair. Product claims: India's first and only finest 100 % Mulberry (the brand is wrong here, there are 2 more brands and they also have authenticity certificates, so this claim is superficial indeed). Hypoallergenic, Anti-ageing benefits, reduces bed head, healthy skin and hair. Benefits : Skin : Silk has anti-ageing properties as it absorbs less moisture than other fabrics and is naturally anti-allergic. The tightly woven smooth fibers of silk help retain moisture in your skin thus reducing the fine lines & dryness and promoting youthful & hydrated skin. It helps in preventing or minimizing allergies, and doesn't allow dust and other allergens to settle on their surface. Hair: Unlike cotton fabric that leaves hair dry, rough, and tangled due to friction, silk has smooth texture that prevents tangling. MRP of head cap or Bonnet: 2299 INR (got i...

I can't resist hype. Since everyone around me was going gaga over silk pillowcases , I had to try them myself. Importing from US would have been expensive, and in India, it was confusing. While searching online, I found three brands which sell 100% pure Mulberry Silk products in India. Those brands are: ubersilk, Beausilk and Dame Essentials. I bought one product from each of these websites and starting with ubersilk, I am going to give review of all these 3 brands. Product claim:  Wake up with straighter, shinier and, healthier hair along with a fresher wrinkle free skin which will remain moisturized all over night even when you are asleep. Other fabrics suck the natural moisture from the skin and natural oil from the hair. Mulberry silk has less chemicals than other fabrics, reduces the incidence of bedhead, less split ends, breakage and pulling. Price: 2417.82 INR (After 200 Rs discount) Size : Standard Packaging:  Metal case My experience: I called the team t...

A scrub I would never miss and would easily pass by. St. Ives is no special treat for my long cherished skin.  Product details: From America's #1 Scrub brand, this award winning Apricot Scrub with 100% Natural Exfoliants, deep cleans, instantly leaving skin smooth and glowing. Formulated without parabens, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Non-comedogenic MRP : 349 INR Qty : 170 g Shelf life : 2 years Ingredients: Click to zoom Directions:  Moisten face with water, dispense product onto fingertips and massage over face. Rinse with water.For best results, use 3-4 times  week. My experience: 'America's No. 1 scrub brand', when I read it, I knew I would end up buying it out of curiosity, and so it happened. I was nostalgic about my Lotus Herbals Apricot scrub but could not stop myself trying out new products. I thought St. Ives would be better, but I was mistaken. There was nothing about the scrub except its quantity that impressed me. The granul...

My first hand cream: it is nourishing like a balm and leaves hands soft to touch. But it would never make it to my holy grails. Read on to know the detailed review. Product claim: This formula delivers effective relief for severely dry and chapped hands. It's so concentrated that only a small amount instantly creates a moisture barrier to sooth driest skin like wrapping your hands with a moisture bandage. Feel instant moisturizing result, long-lasting softness, and overall healthier skin even in harsh winter condition. MRP: 349 INR Qty: 56g Shelf life: 3 years Color : white and Semi opaque Consistency : In between gel and rich cream Click on the image for zooming My experience:  Since I have OCD and wash my hands numerous times, my hands have become dry and it is said that the first signs of age appear on our hands. So, I had to start caring for them. The Neutrogena was my first hand cream. I just have to take a small drop and that is enough to keep my ha...

A feather light water based lip-tint with great pigmentation for everyday use Spoiler: If you have not used it, just buy it already. It is a must try product especially for people who love natural rosy lips. Product Claim: Lip lacquer which makes your lips a flower-like bloom with smooth and soft velvety touch. An airy weightless texture, but you can get bold color and moisture. Price : 750 INR (bought from beautybarn.com, but product is available on others sites as well.) Qty : 8 g Made in Korea (I absolutely love Korea's innovative make-up products) My Experience: I bought the shade Bright plum after reading lots of reviews. Good that I did not go by the name of the color. The shade is actually a beautiful strawberry red with a hint of pink and purple tone making it an excellent everyday shade which would suit every skin tone. It gives you those natural rosy lips and instantly brightens up the face. Sometimes I use it with lip balm and sometimes without it and ...

A budget friendly, hangout place for youngsters and others with lots of egg dishes to choose from. Affordability: 4.5; Hygiene: 4; Portion size: 5; Variety: 4.5; Taste: 3.8 Place: Hyderabad, near Himayat nagar Experience: We happened to visit this small outlet and were absolutely awed by the exclusive varieties of egg dishes offered. I love eggs and was curious when we saw this outlet on our way back home. Being food lovers, we decided to give this place a try. We were confused when we looked at the menu as there were truly 150 varieties from soups and starters to main course! There was the typical Manchow soup and then the Egg version of it. After a lot of deliberation, we decided to order one egg charcoal and 1 by 2 egg manchow soup. Our order arrived in 10 minutes. I did not like the look of my soup and was almost regretting ordering it.  But when I had my first sip, I was delighted. The soup was heavenly. The portion size was bang on. Even after ordering 1/2,...