Showing posts with label beauty blogger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty blogger. Show all posts

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Beauty Edition: Early 2015 Favourites

Here is a quick post( and sneak-peak) into my 2014's beauty favourites. Some of these are my old favourites and some are fairly new additions to my beauty & make-up stash. 


1. Moisturiser: Emolene- It's a water based moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin. My skin type is combination, but my skin is super sensitive. It's water based, seeps into the skin after a minute and a half of application, keeps skin hydrated and plum. Works just as good as any expensive moisturiser and suits all skin type. I picked it from a pharmacy near my house and it only retails for 110 rupees. 


2. Matifying Balm: Kiehl's Micro-Blur Skin  Perfection- I'd be honest, I am still not sure if I am 100% happy with this product, but I am surely addicted. I share a love-hate relationship with this Kiehls product. This works just perfect, but after a while of using this it's consistency changed, product and water separated in the tube. In spite of shaking it a zillion times, refrigerating it, storing it upside-down and vice versa, nothing helped and then I decided to go to the store and ask the expert. Not only he gave me a new product, but also assured that the same thing will happen again. Yes, I know it's weird, rite? So, this tube still leaks water each time I use it. I am looking for a cheaper replacement for this product( that is available in India). Let me know in comments if you guys know of one such product.



3. Night Care: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate- It's an absolute favourite since 2013. I don't use it that often, just a couple of days before a special occasion or when I am pmsing. I have my own theory when it comes to this one. It works wonders for my skin. Love it!





4. Face: My Perfect BB-Cream & Compact(s) Combination- This BB Magic Cream is a mysterious tube of flawless skin that my baby sis, Pupul got me from Thailand.  Since then it has become my absolute favourite. It works wonders when combined with these compacts. I keep switching b/w my MAC and Rimmel London compact. Best combination for my skin!



5. Lips: Lipstack, Lip Tint & Lip Gloss- Apart from my EOS lip balms, I am loving these three lip products. Clinique's Chubby Stick (04 Mega Melon), Lancome's Lip Lover(355) and Helena Rubinstein Lipstick (11). 



6. Cheeks: Blush and Contour- Benefit HOOLA matte bronzer/ blush for contour and Makeup Revolution London's Vivid Blush Lacquer. BEST blush and contour combination in the world. 


7. Eyes: Liner and Kajal- Pen/ Felt liner from Oriflame's The One collection is my current favourite liner and Lakme Iconic kajal in brown is my everyday staple. 


8. Perfumes- FCUK's Her and Zara's Night roll-on. I like to layer both of them occasionally because Her is too feminine for me and Night adds just the rite amount of sexy to it *__^








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Thursday, January 08, 2015

Beauty Edition: 2014's 10 Beauty trends that need to DIE in 2015

First of all, Disclaimer: All the beauty trends mentioned in this list aren't bad, some of these are my personal favourites. But everyone from a Runway-model to a girl-next door, Fashionistas on the street to famous tv reality stars- have been seen overdoing it to death. 2015 should be about setting all new trends,fresh looking faces and effortless hair. The list below is prepared keeping in mind the same. Let's first thank these 2014 beauty trends that made us beautiful throughout the year and welcome these new 2015 trends with our arms wide open: 
 
1. In the face: Kardashian Contouring- 2014 was all about heavy contouring, 2015 is about subtle contouring. This'll not only give you more natural outcome, but will also gives your cheekbones a more subtle lift. 


2. Fan like Lashes: Falsies- Amping up the lash factor is a sure-shot way to draw attention to your eyes. But let's face the fact, it looks fake and fan like. I admire Huda Beauty's dedication( addiction) to falsies, I really do! but it's 2015, it better be fuss free. Surefire way to attain sexy big eyes is to layer mascara or by using individual falsies / cut the faslies half and apply it to the outer ends. 

3. Overdrawn Lips: Kylie Jenner's Pout- This Jenner pout is a blessing for people with thin lips, but if you are happy with your pout then this is not the trend to follow for 2015. Lips tints and nude lip balms or pastel shades are the best way to cheat that "luscious fuller lips" look. 

4. Half Shaved Head: The Rebel- Okay! you did it, you rocked it! But it looks ugly when it grows out, and then you go back to shaving that side again. Tired of it? I have the perfect solution, flip your long hair to a different parting that covers the half shaved side, while it grows out. And for people who want to attain the similar look can curl their mane for volume and part them side ways. Use pins to lock the other side or cheat the look by making a concealed pony covered under the length. 

5. RIP Insanely Long Extensions- Go short this 2015- Unless you are Victoria Secret's model or Bunny at the Playboy Mansion, this trend is not for you any-more. It's old and this year is all about freshness, what better than a long bob, rite? Take a hint from Taylor Swift and Emma Stone. 

6. Thick Brows: Boxy Pinterest Brows-During 2014, Deepika Padukone and Kardashian's taught us how to rock sharp thick brows. Overly-filled, squared off at the beginning, defined arch and pointy end, looks like they were drawn on with a stencil. STOP! It's 2015 brows should look feathery and lightly filled, they leave you looking fresh and youthful, rather fake and drag-queen(y). 

7.  Purple/Teal/Blonde: Coloured Hair/Ombre- : 2014 saw Kylie Jenner's Teal Ombre, Nicole Richie's lavender locks or the Fashion Police host, Kelly Osbourne's purple locks. 2015 is about Baliage( painting on highlights for a more natural, sun-kissed finish that grows out beautifully) is back, proving to be the prettiest way to color your hair or any other subtle color. 

8. Stiletto Nails: Eagle Talon Tips-  Almond shaped nails need to stay in 2014, be it in color or nude.  In  2015, file your nails neat in their natural shape for a more natural and clean look. 

9. Overly Bronzed and Highlighted look- 2015 feels like the perfect time to stop shining spotlights on your face with excessive highlighting or bronzing. Beyond Bronzed skin makes you look like you have been stuck on a tropical island for years without SPF, so go a little light. To highlight rite, use concealer a shade lighter than your own color or a pink/ rose gold tone highlighter depending upon your skin tone. Or, better yet, skip any kind of highlighting for a gorgeous" I woke up like this" look. 

10. Dark Goth Pout: Black Lipstick- Dark colors are difficult to pull off , Bravo! if you did it, but 2015 is about berry lips which compliments all skin tones. 


Edited & Compiled by: Shaily Khera

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