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Blessed with high maintenance skin that gets oily and acne prone in summer and a little dry in winter, I keep experimenting with different moisturizers to find the ones that best suit my skin type. and I am so happy to share some which have worked really well for my skin. In this article today, I am covering all options from affordable to mid range to luxury moisturisers that are gentle on our skin type and never cause breakouts.  Here are my top 5: 1. Tatcha The Water Cream  This is one of the most gentle moisturisers I have ever used on my skin.  Usually, I expect my moisturiser to be a multi-tasker — provide youthful glow, brighten skin, etc. —  but this one only hydrates, yet there is nothing I would replace it for. When nothing else suits my skin, I come back to this. It has earned a permanent place in my skin care stash. Overall, absolutely and highly recommended. Tatcha's products are on a whole different level and worth buying.  MRP: 60 $ for 50 ml and 2...

I am so excited to share my MAC lipstick Haul with all of you! So, this was a limited edition box curated by famous Shreya Jain. The box has 3 full sized lipsticks: Verve, Twig and Chili. I wanted to buy the shade chili and also twig, so buying this box made so much sense as I could save some money and also get two freebies: Samples of Mac fix plus and strobe cream.  M.R.P: 2950 INR Shelf Life: 36 months About the Shades From left to right: 1. Twig : Twig is a slightly cool pink shade which would look great on fair skin tone. On my NC35 skin tone, this shade doesn't look too flattering. It also highlights my dark circles.  2. Verve : Verve is a warm chocolatey brown shade that would look great on almost all skin tones. It looks beautiful on my skin complexion. I see myself wearing this shade a lot.  3. Chili : A bright warm orange, chili is the prettiest shade of all and my favorite. It is perfect for parties, festivals and for all those times when all you need is just a ...

An easy to use razor that removes facial hair without causing any pain or cuts.  The first time I used a facial razor, I ended up cutting my skin on various places. It hurt and I was worried that the cut would leave a mark. I was scared to use the razor again, but after a few months, I bought a razor from another brand and realized that it was the best tool to remove facial hair.  Here is my personal experience with the facial razors:  1. The pink razor in the image is from the brand Tinkle. I bought a set of 3 razors from Amazon at 35 INR. This razor has a flat blade and it may cut the skin. In fact, this is the first razor I used and I did get a cut.  2. The sky blue razor in the image is from the brand MINISO. This razor is marketed as brow razor, but it can be used as facial razor as well. I bought a set of 4 razors from Miniso Store at 190 INR. (You can buy this from Amazon as well). Now this razor is a bliss. Unlike Tinkle one, Miniso brow razor has a zig zag ...

A 3-in-1 eye shadow palette offering 72 colors to play with, Beauty Glazed Color Board Palette is a highly recommended palette especially for beginners .  Packaging Sturdy book style My Experience I bought this palette because I was bored of my neutral palettes. I wanted to use bright color shadows, but since it was just an experiment, I didn't want to spend a lot on a palette. When I saw this palette, it seemed just the right one for my experiments.  I have been using this palette a lot during my makeup practice sessions and master classes, and I have created a lot of looks with  just this one palette. It is so versatile and easy to carry that I often reach out for it even if I have many other palettes. It has all the shades we usually need: neutrals as well as vibrant ones. It has all textures we need: matte, shimmers as well as foil ones.   (You can check the looks I created with this palette on my Instagram: Look 1:) View this post on Instagram...

There are many YouTube videos on different ways of cleaning beauty blenders. Some can ruin your blender and even reduce its life. So, here is a step by step guide  on how you can clean your beauty blender properly. This is how I was taught to clean it during my makeup classes in Delhi. STEP 1: USE A GENTLE to MILD CLEANSER Take a gentle soap such as Johnson's baby or Dove in your palms, and wet it to create lather.  Don'ts ❌Use oil to clean beauty blenders ❌Soak beauty blender for too long in water ❌Use dishwasher liquid, harsh shampoos, or detergent to clean your beauty blender. Since the beauty blenders are porous in nature, the oil may go into the pores of the sponge and, despite proper cleaning, may clog the pores. (Makes sense, as the same thing happens with our skin too). The dishwasher liquid or shampoo may affect the sponge quality badly and may make the sponge stiff.  For flawless makeup, it is very important to have a squeeshy soft and high quality beauty blende...

Easy to apply but cumbersome to remove, the product makes far -fetched promises Product Description and Claims : Smoothens wrinkles and lightens skin for visibly fairer, smoother and rejuvenated complexion How to use: Apply evenly over cleansed face, neck and around eyes. Leave on 15-20 min. Rinse with water or damp washcloth. Use daily or as needed. Ingredients : Milk (Protein)-2.0%, Yeast Satva 3.0%, Ankruti Gennum Seeds-1.0 %, Chinna Ghas 2.0%, Neem Bark 2,.0%, Cream base Q.S MRP : 199 INR Qty : 50 g Shelf life : 3 years Color : Opaque White Consistency : Thin, cream like Packaging : The face pack comes in a tiny plastic tub. I would have appreciated if they had given a spatula to take out the desired quantity hygienically. ( Tip : To ensure that the product remains in good condition for a long time, avoid using fingers and use spatula or a wooden spoon to take out the product)   My experience: As I tan pretty fast, I needed a pack to help me de-tan. I bought ...

A gentle yet effective foaming cleanser that provides skin brightening, pore cleansing, and other benefits.  Skin type : acne prone, combination About the brand : Named after its Danish founder (a world renowned skin care specialist), Ole Henriksen focuses on designing products that elevate the skin to its very best. The brand takes pride in using the best natural ingredients to provide the highest quality products and is popular specially for its Truth Serum which was also named no.1 anti aging product at Sephora. Product Description : Gently removes make up, dirt, oil, impurities without stripping the skin of essential moisture. This foaming cleanser contains African red tea extract (rich in antioxidants); vitamin C (brightening and anti-ageing properties) ; carrot seed, orange and grapefruit peel oils (skin nourishment); pumpkin fruit and chamomile extracts to cleanse, brighten, nourish and revive the skin. Gives a spa like experience by invigorating the senses, refreshing t...

This is probably one of the most requested articles by my friends. Whenever I post product reviews on my YouTube channel—but mostly on my Instagram Stories—readers often ask me from where I buy those products as many of those products are not available in India.  Image credit: pixabay Well, thanks to Nykaa, numerous revered brands from the US, South Korea, the UK etc., are now easily available in our Indian market, but still, there are many people who hesitate to order from Nykaa due to some past bad experiences. I love shopping from Nykaa, but when it comes to buying products of foreign brands, I trust my Insta-resellers way more than I trust Nykaa. The reasons are simple: I get the latest offers currently going on in the respective country. The resellers sometimes send freebies. The products are recently manufactured, so expiry date is way ahead in the future. The range of products is wider. Sometimes, I order the products directly from the websites such as colorpop, cultbeauty,...