SB's Monthly Favorites Giveaway ~ March 2013 ~ Kryolan TV Paint Stick ~ Winner Announcement & Updates

Hello Friends,

How are you all doing.

I was supposed to announce the SB's Monthly Favorites Giveaway ~ March 2013 ~ Kryolan TV Paint Stick  winner on April 10th but due to some other priorities I am neither able to blog nor even check emails. Terribly sorry for the huge delay :(

I also want to thank all the wonderful ladies for not only participating in the SB's Monthly Favorites Giveaway ~ March 2013 ~ Kryolan TV Paint Stick but also for waiting patiently for the winner announcement.

Finally squeezed some time to validate the entires and select the winner through Random.Org

Sock Bun Curling Video and Side Parted Half Updo ~ Video Tutorial

Hello Friends,

How are you all doing. So, I am back with a requested look “Sock Bun Curl Recreation” and since most of you asked about the hair style I wore in my previous video here, I combined both in today’s video.

Sock Bun Curling and Side Parted Half Updo Video

Happy Holi….

To My Lovely Readers/ Friends,

May you have the most blessed Holi festival than you ever had.
May it be full of fun,joy and love.

May you be as colorful as the festival itself or even more.
Lets all have lots of fun.

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Vish

Maybelline Express Finish Nail Color in Turquoise Lagoon ~ Review, Swatch & NOTD

Hello Lovely Friends,

With the onset of summers everything or anything that is  pastel, bright or blue is just attracting me to the core. Recently I have purchased this Maybelline Express Finish Nail Enamel in Turquoise Lagoon in 862 and I must say whenever I look at my nails I get a cool breezy feeling. The color is aquatic and reminds me of the underwater shows in National Geographic Channel

Price: 200 INR for 10ml

Availability: At all Maybelline Counters and online at www.flipkart.com

My Summer Makeup Routine Video

Hello my lovely Friends,

Happy Sunday and Sunday at SB means Video Day.

Today's Makeup video is a very simple look where I am sharing with you all my Summer Makeup Routine. It’s almost a ‘No Makeup Look’ with a hint of  pink. Thanks to the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick Passion for the flushed pink glow. I will post the full review soon.

My Summer Makeup Routine

Thalgo Face Masks ~ Moisture Quenching Mask & Melt Away Mask ~ Review & Swatches

Hello Lovely Friends,

Happy Weekend.....

 

FINALLY weekend is here...I had a tiring week due to hectic work, blogging, vlogging combined with illness [ result of eating expired Kulfi ]. So this weekend I am all in for self pampering and Browser Shopping [ On a tight budget so settled for Internet Window Shopping ]. As I am making plans for self pampering, I am only thinking of Face Packs, Body Scrubs and Yoga, so I have decided to review the Thalgo Face Masks today.

Thalgo Moisture Quenching Mask

The Thalgo Moisture Quenching Mask Claims: A hydrating mask for an instant boost of moisturisation. Contains a green algae extract called Seve Marine, red algae and plant extracts, barley milk and hemp oil for in-depth hydration.

 

Price: 1740 INR for 50ml

Availability: www.oceamarine.in

Fragrance: Soothing mild floral fragrance.

 

Why Thalgo Moisture Quenching Mask: Most of you must already know that I have normal to dry skin with flaky nose. When I mentioned the same problem to Thalgo Team, they explained that the flakes are usually the symptoms of dehydrated skin which should be treated by restoring the water content. So, Thalgo team recommended the use of the Moisture Quenching Mask on the nose or any other flaky areas at least once a week.

How Thalgo Moisture Quenching Mask Worked: Thalgo Team's explanation of dehydrated skin being the cause of flaky skin seemed acceptable to me because in the past I noticed that the flakes lessened with the use of water-based moisturizers compared to oil based moisturizers. So I have started using the mask on the nose area once in a week. As suggested by the team, I applied a thin layer of this mask on thoroughly exfoliated skin [ I skipped the toner though ] and rinsed it off after 15 minutes. I noticed that the formula is very light but once on the skin it starts precipitating and when the flakes are more it causes a bearable burning sensation. Of course it didn’t irritate the skin with redness or rashes. So a safe mask to use and also, the mask washes off easily with less water without leaving any slippery residue on the skin.

 

Bourjois Contour Clubbing Pencil – Black Party ~ Review, Swatch, EOTD & FOTD

Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof Pencil Claims:
The silky smooth formula is enriched with jojoba oil, and is suitable to sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. The eye pencil is the perfect finishing touch to a smoky look. Its waterproof formula is crease-resistant and makes for a perfect adherence of the colour. Ophthalmologically tested.

 

 

Price: 360 INR for .04 OZ
Shelf Life: The print got erased so I am unable to see the expiry date

 

Availability: In all Bourjois Outlets and available online at www.medplus.com

 

My Expectations: When the SA swatched this eyeliner I really loved how smoothly it glided on my wrist . It did appear to be dark and non-smudging so I purchased in without second thoughts. Read on to know if I am fooled by the swatch or if I got beneficial from my swatch judgement.

 

 

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Garnier PureActive Blackheads Uprooting Scrub ~ Review & Swatch

Garnier Skin Natural PureActive Blackheads Uprooting Scrub Claims?

Garnier PureActive is a new generation of concentrated formulas tested on acne prone skin. It’s creamy formula delivers a double ANTI-SPOTS ANTI-MARKS action:

• Enriched with an excellent exfoliating ingredient and powerful micro-beads. It roots out blackheads. Blackheads are visibly reduced.
• Thanks to it’s remarkable scrubbing properties and enriched with a natural regenerating active, it helps peel off imperfection marks.

Is PureActive Blackheads Uprooting scrub made for me?
Yes, if your skin is prone to blackheads and you wish to remove them while cleansing to prevent the re-appearance and clear imperfection marks.

It’s secret?

• An unprecedented association in the formula which fights imperfections and their marks.
• Concentrated Salicylic acid is one of the most efficient exfoliant actives.
• The proven power of plants - HerbaRepair is a natural active extracted from Vaccinium myrtillus with exceptional regenerating and skin-repairing properties*

Price: 64 INR for 50gms

Shelf Life: 3 years

 

Availability: www.medplusbeauty.com

 

My Expectations: I love exfoliating and so, I use scrubs on daily basis. Though I didn’t expect this scrub to eliminate blackheads completely, I wanted a clean fresh skin without dryness. This scrub indeed became my staple for the summers. Why? Read On….

 

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Chambor Radiant Touch Up Concealer ~ Review, Swatch & FOTD

Chambor Radiant Touch Up Concealer Claims:

• Covers dark circles, spots & blemishes.
• Easily blendable, light, creamy, smooth texture
• Promotes luminous, flawless, even skin tone.
• With emollients, minerals and plant ingredients

 

 

Price: 695 INR for 3ml

Shelf Life: 2 to 2.5 years

 

Availability: In all Chambor outlets and also available online at www.medplusbeauty.com

 

My Expectations: I expected a Super Blendable formula with a light-weight feel offering medium coverage. I was slightly hesitant that it might give me gray shadows due to my brownish dark circles so wanted to use more as an illuminator and spot concealer than for dark circles. Let’s get to know how this concealer fared….. 

 

 

 

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Cosmedic LumiDay Brightening Day Lotion SPF30+++ ~ Review & Swatch

Cosmedic LumiDay Brightening Day Lotion SPF30+++ Claims:
Daily-use facial moisturizer significantly reduces dullness and discoloration while correcting the appearance of marks. Our proprietary Concentrated Hydroxy Complex delivers a potent mix of 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids combined with Natural Moisturising Factors for gentle yet effective results. Broad spectrum SPF 30++ simultaneously prevents further pigmentation from occurring. Free of hydroquinone, steroids, and other irritating demelanizing agents. Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic!

 

 

Price: 450 INR for 60ml

Shelf Life: 2 years

 

Availability: www.cosmedic .com

 

My Expectations: Summers have started so, instead of layering my skin with Moisturizer + Sunscreen, I prefer a day cream that offers UVA + UVB protection along with moisturizing my dry skin. As the LumiDay Brightening Day Lotion SPF30+++ claims to moisturize, brighten and protect I am  hoping to get an even skin tone with improved texture.

 

 

To know how effectively LumiDay can brighten up your face, read on…..

 

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