February 2015 - Budget Belleza | Indian Beauty Blog | Makeup Looks | Product Reviews | Brands

23/02/2015

How To Stay Organized On A Low Budget: Makeup and Non Makeup (Personalized)

I still remember my "single status" days, when my room was small and the bed was huge and the study table could well be swapped for a four seater dining table. The huge furniture got the area cramped and there was less room. But it still was the best place for me in the whole wide world. It also taught me how to stay organized and make the most of the given space.
Talking of organization, I have incorporated a few stuff that makes life clutter free and organized.
Let's take a look:

1. Handbag organizer:

For all those who have multiple handbags and prefer matching them to their dress or shoes.. Your life is sorted now!!!! This alone has made things so easy and mess-free. I set up everything I need in this and keep it ready at all times. When on the go,I just slip it into my handbag without the last moment hustle-bustle of transferring things from this bag to that. Available at a quarter of a price of the handbags, it keeps me sorted!

2. Lipstick organizer/stand:

I was eyeing this for a long time and finally got it. It has 24 compartments that have room enough to make all your lipsticks fit in well. Keep the lipsticks up side down so you can read the labels/shade names. Since I have got this,I have stated using the ones that were left hidden somewhere in the stash. You can also make your concealers mascaras and eye liners stand in this. And if you think it has more compartments than you need, you can go for one that has 12 compartments. Helps me come out of the makeup rut as well,simply place the lesser used lippies infront to reach out for them more often!

3. Multi-Utility Drawers:

Available at most of the plastic stores,these multi-utility drawers are true to their name,they are multipurpose. You can store your makeup, accessories, watches, fashion jewellery etc. You can also divide it's sections into skin care products, makeup products and accessories... Whichever way suits you and your stuff collection.
Well on a different note right now my boy uses them to store his hot wheels collection :P

4. Makeup Brush Holders:

From pinterest to instagram to the local markets,the ideas of using glass jars/plastic containters/pen holders are oozing out. I bought two to keep my face brushes and eye brushes separately and they definitely make the life easier.
The price...??? I got each for 10bucks..
Plan to hoard them and use as pen stand,menus organizer,my boys colours...combs..phewwww....!! Basically hoard them :P

5. Organization Apps:

It's a tech savvy world and we are all slaves to this technology. On one hand it makes our life comfortable and on the other organized. So make use of the various apps available on your phones,tablets,laptops...to keep you organized. From to do list makers to expense organizers, you have all at your dispense. I personally use Google Keep to jot down things. It's simple, and allows you to colour code your sticky notes,set an alarm,add notes,make lists,check done jobs plus it takes voice commands.....
Long story short, it runs my household, my work and me :)

These are few of the things that I incorporate and they keep me put together. Do not forget to add your favos, that help you run things smoothly in the comment box below... I'm all ears..!!!

xoxo

Aditi..

18/02/2015

5 Rules Of Daytime Makeup

Budget Belleza 18.2.15 13 Comments

Wearing makeup in broad daylight is a tricky game! Most of us do it to cover imperfections and look prettier, more awake, and more presentable for work and life. But picking the wrong colors, formulas, and products to apply can do you a disfavour—making you look harsh, tired, and out of place, instead of the opposite.

Long story short.. Here's what to do:

1. Never skip Sunscreen:

Because of the greasiness that most of the sunscreens impart to our skin,we tend to skip it for a more fresher look. But no matter what you're doing, it's essential to always protect your skin with SPF before applying the rest of your products.

Cheat Sheet: If you are always on the go kinda gal try using the makeup base that has SPF..tadaaaa!!!

2.Let Your Lips Take The Spot-light:

Daytime makeup doesn't always need to be about a sheer lipstick or glossy natural looks. Make the focus of your look a bright lipstick in a cream formula. This will bring light and life to your look and make you stand out in a good way. Choosing a cream formula makes for easy touch ups rather than a matte formula which can get cakey over time.

3. Avoid The Falsies:

We hate to break it to you if you're a falsie addict, but false lashes are just too much for daytime. Instead, curl your lashes and use a good combination of volumizing mascara at the ends and lengthening mascara at the roots.

4. Skip The Heavy Highlight Contour:

The carving out of one's features is too harsh for daytime. Using powders to fake features isn't going to look real. Instead, opt for subtle bronzer and highlighter to give yourself a glow and define your features.

5. Avoid Too Done Up Eyes:

This should well be the first pointer. Since lips have the spot-light, go subtle with the eyes. No stark smokey eye in the day and certainly no pop of colours everywhere on the face!
That's all keep you youthful,fresh and beautiful during the daytime chicas!!!

xoxo

Aditi..

P.S. Except the lip swatches,the images have been googled and I don't claim ownership.

# Bronzer # Chit-Chat

13/02/2015

Lakme Color Crush True Wear Nail Paint in 02: NOTD, Review and Swatches

Budget Belleza 13.2.15 15 Comments

Random thoughts dancing in my mind...The many uses of blue..!!
Out of the blue it came to my mind that once in a blue moon I should take a break from the rhythms and blues and do a true blue NOTD!! Specially when cricket world cup 2015 is just round the corner and men in blue are all set....
PJ?
Anyways.... Before I delve deep into the spring mood and flaunt my oranges and pinks, I thought why not a blue NOTD.

Brand Claims:

I Say...
Lakme Color Crush true wear Nail Paint in 02 is lies somewhere between electric blue and dusky blue. Neither too dusky..nor too electric (read neon) !!!

Needs a good 3 coats for that opaque finish. In the NOTD I've applied 2coats followed with a clear top coat and I can see the transy edges..So yeahh...3 coats !!!

Nothing to complain about the consistency and applicator. All good!

My Likes:

Lovely Blue..neither dull not poking bright..just right!!
Goes well with the denims,no matter which colour top you have on..you are sorted with this blue!
Gives a non-streaky smooth finish.
Stays unchipped (if that's even a word) for 4-5 days.
Affordable.
Variety of shades to choose from.
No issues with the packaging and brush.

My Dislikes:

Maybelline Color show offers the same quality at half the price.

Last Word:
I love the blue colour and it stays on well :)

4/5

xoxo
Aditi..

# 4/5 # Lakme

11/02/2015

My Top 10 Most Used Makeup Products Of 2014

Budget Belleza 11.2.15 6 Comments

I know.. I know.. Technically this should have been a December last week or January first week post, but don't forget I'm a mom of a super-desperate-to-walk baby.. So yeah! On my toes!!

I wanted to do a 5 most used beauty products post, but the rest five gave me a cold stare sitting in the stash..rather jumping out of the stash! So presenting the 10 most used (read loved) beauty products of 2014:
(In no particular order)

1. Patanjali Aloevera gel

Multipurpose is it's middle name. Works well as a primer, acne soother, face pack base, depigmentation gel, night treatment, hair pack base. On and on and on....

2. Maybelline dream mouse liquid foundation in creamy natural

Love it. Easy to apply, easy to blend, gives airbrush kinda finish if applied with a stippling brush. No cakeyness no dry patches. C'mon it's just a foundation not your husband, you can't expect more!!!

3. Lakme Pure Rouge Blusher in Honeybunch

My go to contour powder. Without you I look like a pumpkin ;)

4. Oriflame giordani gold mascara

The perfect mascara to give those falsies kinda effect. Best I've evaaa come across!

5. Colorbar Peachy Rose Blush

Almost hitting pan. It's peachy pink with a nice sheen. Not matte not shimmery. Apt for every day wear!

6. Faces long wear eyeliner pencils in navy blue and forest green

Epic!!! I'm sold to these!

7. Lakme 9 to 5 lipstick in oak table

Pretty peachy nude.. Wear it during the day or pair it up with smoky eyes at night for that sizzling effect!

Efforts of creative eye looks would have gone down the drain if not for this baby!

8. BYS eye-shadow mouse in gold

All those creative eye looks would have gone wasted without this baby..

9. Maybelline Chai latte quad

Total love! Gimme any dress, any occasion, day or night and I can make this work.
Useful tip- The darkest shade in the quad doubles up wonderfully as a brow powder!

10. Makeup brushes

Well,technically these are not products but the rest of the products would be nothing in the absence of makeup tools.
Stippling brush, angled blush/contouring brush, angled eye-shadow brush and eye brow groomer...you guys are my oxygen!

That's it for today beauties....

xoxo
Aditi..

# Aloevera Gel # Blush

08/02/2015

Valentines Haul from Luxola and a Discount Coupon!!!

Budget Belleza 8.2.15 5 Comments

What could be a better start to the Valentines' month than a Haul??? So when I got the chance to shop from by the much known online beauty and personal care ecom. site Luxola.com,the thought cloud said...Well on time!

Before the haul,here is the glimse of the website that is based in Singapore and ranks among the 14 most popular ecommerce sites in Singapore. Luxola now ships to India as well.

About Luxola:

Brands Offered:
Luxola offers a selection of curated products from highly sought after international brands. Below is just a glimse of it,you can see the choices offered on their website:

FAQs:
Whether a first time online shopper or a conditioned one,we always have certain queries in our mind. To quench those,head on to their FAQ section:

Now The Haul.....
The brands and the products were oh-so-tempting that I had a tough time choosing..but here's what I have:
Enjoy the pics..reviews will follow soon....!!!

Discount Coupon For You :)
Keeping the forthcoming Valentines Day in mind Luxola is offering a discount coupon for the readers of Budget Belleza. The coupon code is BLX-BUDGET,enter it at the time of checkout to enjoy 15% off on all your first time orders.The coupon is valid till April end.

Hope you liked the haul.Have a great week and a nice time ahead..

xoxo
Aditi..

P.S. Please note that the code is not valid on non-discountable brands such as:

Dercos by Vichy
Dr. Wu Clinical Skincare
Real Techniques
SkinCeuticals
Sigma Beauty
Vichy
ZOEVA
Origins
Sachajuan

# Blush # Discount Coupon

07/02/2015

Boon for All was Bane for Me: Cetaphil Cleanser

Budget Belleza 7.2.15 4 Comments

Hola Chicas...
Hope you beauties are doin' juss fine!!!
I don't intend to write a REVIEW review but rather a long time no see chit chat and to vent out my feelings (oh yeah! I was devastated) regarding the product that worked fine for 99.9% damsels. The much talked about and the holy grail for so many beauty bloggers and people in general..our very own Cetaphil Cleanser.
You just need to type the name in the Google bar and bombarded you will be with its reviews and add to that positive reviews.

I bought this a while ago when I was literally blessed with good skin hoping to incorporate it in my daily skincare routine. But..but..but!!!

Only using it for a week or so it broke me out badly. Prior to this I always believed that I was blessed with a super tough skin since almost all the products worked for me and even if they didn't make me all glowy, they never reacted this way either.

Cetaphil changed my notion and my skin as well! I'm the one too be blamed for the mushrooming cystic acne that spread all over my face. I thought what works for everyone will work for me too. Secondly, just because last summers made my skin transform from dry to combination, I thought I have a permanent oily skin and bought the one made for it. Thirdly, the SLS may have had an adverse effect on me.

Lesson learnt? What works for the rest of the planet might not work for you..Now I try to choose the skincare products with eyes,ears and mind open.....and fingers crossed!!

xoxo
Aditi..

# Cetaphil # Chit-Chat

23/02/2015

How To Stay Organized On A Low Budget: Makeup and Non Makeup (Personalized)

18/02/2015

5 Rules Of Daytime Makeup

13/02/2015

Lakme Color Crush True Wear Nail Paint in 02: NOTD, Review and Swatches

11/02/2015

My Top 10 Most Used Makeup Products Of 2014

08/02/2015

Valentines Haul from Luxola and a Discount Coupon!!!

07/02/2015

Boon for All was Bane for Me: Cetaphil Cleanser

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