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26/04/2016

Lotus Safe Sun Sunscreen Gel SPF 20: Review and Price

Seeing sun and hiding away is something we are accustomed to pretty well.. I remember a sunscreen advertisement of a particular brand that showed the girl avoiding sun and walking in shade in a weird and funny way...and I could relate so much with her!!

I'm not new Lotus sunscreens but this Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sunscreen Gel SPF 20 is new for me.

Price/Quantity: INR 245/100gm

Now!! I have a love-hate relationship with this product!!

Love it...for its pump dispenser packaging!

Hate it...because SPF 20 doesn't seem enough!

Love it...as it is non-greasy,doesn't make skin oily/shiny!

Hate it...its herbal yet loaded with chemicals (read parabens too)!

Love it...for it keeps me sweat-free!
Hate it...for it says nothing about UVA/UVB rays!

Love it...because it being gel it gives a smoother,primed base for makeup application!

Hate it...no mention of PA+++

Despite all the hating,I still like the product on days of minimal sun exposure because of its packaging,smell and the finish that it gives!

Over All Raing: 3.5/5

*P.S. SPF indicates the level of protection against UVB rays while PA+++ indicates the level of protection against UVA rays.

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

02/04/2013

Are you Summer Ready?

Budget Belleza 2.4.13 14 Comments

With Summers knocking at the door,there is something as important as the spring cleaning itself..yes and that is..preparing your skin for the summer heat.
Before you knew it, summer was here. .The time to prepare is now. Here's how:
Step 1: Exfoliate

One of the best ways to prepare your skin for summer is with gentle exfoliation. This process gets rid of dead, dry skin cells, allowing your body to ‘shed’ its winter layer and prepare healthy skin for the start of a new season. Regular exfoliation can be a part of a healthy skin regimen no matter the season; as long as your skin is not sensitive, exfoliation can help you achieve smooth, healthy-looking skin that makes you look more glowing and youthful. The Indian market is flooded with scrubs of all price ranges and to suit all skin types..get one or DIY one!

Step 2: Cleanser

There are several alternatives to soap and water cleansing - facial cleansers which have been developed to deal with cleansing different skin types, and to avoid drying the skin as traditional bar soaps tended to do. These maybe in any form such as creams, milks, liquids, foams, oils, gels and lotions. In summers,I personally try to avoid creamy,foaming cleansers and use gel cleansers instead.

Step 3: Toner

Refreshing and cooling your skin, toners and astringents quickly evaporate after being applied with cotton wool. They can also remove excess oil from the surface layers of your skin. Those with dry and sensitive skins should avoid these products, as they can be too drying. Generally, if the product stings your face, move onto a gentler foundation or weaken it by adding a few drops of distilled water. Rose water makes a refreshing spray, especially in the dryness of air-conditioned rooms. Since I have a dry skin and it turns combi in summers,I generally don't overdo with toners.

Step 4: Moisturizers/Body Lotions

After you exfoliate, your skin is in one of its most vulnerable stages. This is the most important time to moisturize and re-hydrate your skin. It’s also essential to understand that dry skin has a decreased capacity to heal, making it far more susceptible to various forms of skin damage, such as over-exposure to the sun. Generally, the drier your skin the thicker the moisturizer you should choose. All skin types need a moisturizer, and one of the most valuable ingredients to look for is a UV filter. This ensures your moisturizer will give your skin year-round protection from the burning rays of the sun.But in case of summers try shifting from thick,creamy moisturizers to light weight ones with an SPF.

Step 5: Sunblock

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen..The use of sunscreen is by far one of the most essential habits to adopt in order to protect your skin from burns, wrinkles, dehydration, early aging and skin cancer. Experts recommend you utilize a water-resistant SPF of 30 or more, even on cloudy days, and reapply approximately every 2 hours.

Step 6: Smooth Skin

If your summer forecast calls for sunny days outdoors, you may be putting some effort into removing unwanted hair. But once you rip off the wax strip, it’s also important to care for the skin that’s newly exposed to the elements. Give your skin some time to recover before getting active outdoors.Waxed skin is photosensitive and more susceptible to burning, so take extra care to so cover up and wear SPF after waxing. Even aloevera gel is said to have amazing soothing effects for people with sensitive skin. Also,post waxing, a proper at-home exfoliation regimen is key to preventing in-grown hairs.

Step 7: Treat You Feat

If you’ve stuffed your feet inside shoes/boots all winter, they probably need a lil' attention for the sandal/flip flops weather. Jump-start your program with a pedicure. Relax and soak your feet in warm water for a few minutes. Then exfoliate your feet, paying special attention to your heels and toes.Another favorite tricks is to massage your feet with a heavy cream, and then put on a pair of socks before hitting the pillow. Apply your favorite summery shades of nail paints..and you are 'feet ready' :)

P.S. I'm so excited to push away the blacks and blues in my nail paint stash behind and bring forth the corals and pinks :)

# Body Lotion # Cleansers

21/03/2013

Teeny Weeny Lotus Herbals Haul :)

Budget Belleza 21.3.13 28 Comments

As most of us know Lotus Herbals came up with an exclusive Facebook offer where there were discounts on the entire range of Lotus Herbals Products. The coupon code was to be claimed from their Facebook Page, they sent the code on email and rest of the drill is pretty same (entering the code while checking out of the cart)
I too claimed the code and see what I got myself :)

The delivery was super-prompt,i got the stuff within 24hrs..I'm Impressed!

The things I bought are:

1. Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Skin Whitening and Brightening Micro-Emulsion.
2. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock SPF40 (I'm already a big fan of this)
3. Lotus Herbals Pure Colour Lipstick in Carnation 640
4. Lotus Herbals Divine Dew Herbal Sindoor in Love Drop
* They gave a Cocomoist Cocoa-butter Moisturising Lotion sample free!

Out of these,only 3-in-1mattelook sunblock is my second purchase..I'm excited to try the rest :)

P.S. Do tell me if you also got something from this offer?

# Body Lotion # Budget Buys

07/02/2013

Vedic line+ BB Cream SPF 20: Review and Swatches

Budget Belleza 7.2.13 2 Comments

I know how late I am to even talk about this when the whole country is raving about BB Creams. India seems to be the new target for bb cream manufacturers. From maybelline to this one to the latest addition from Garnier,everyone seems to be talking about bb creams. The one in discussion today is the Vedic line+ BB Cream

Company Claims:

Directions for Use:

Ingredients:

Price/Quantity:

I got this for INR 225/-

Shade: Vedic line+ BB Cream comes only in one shade.

Packaging: It has a nozzle dispenser,which is very practical in terms of controlling the amount of the product. I just wish I could see how much product is left in the tube though :/

My Take:

Vedic line+ BB Cream SPF 20 is a caramel/beige colored cream. It comes in only one shade and one for all skin types. It suits my complexion and my dry skin pretty well though I doubt it might not be the best option for the dusky and oily skinned beauties. It is hydrating and does not dry me out further. The fragrance is mild (very foundation like). The best part is ..its paraben free and has SPF 20. Coverage wise it has medium coverage and since I do not have any significant pigmentation/marks/under-eyes,I can easily skip concealer while using this. It imparts a dewy glow to the face and stays put for a good time too. Just a pea-size is enough to cover a full face and its non-drying properties are what my dry skin really loves!

My Likes:
1. Brightens up the face.
2. Non-drying (infact hydrating)
3. Imparts a dewy glow.
4. Stays put for long hours.
5. Doesn't feel heavy.
6. The shade Suits my yellow-undertoned skin
7. Nozzle is able to control the amount.
8. Leak free packaging (travel friendly).
9. Provides medium coverage,enough for minor imperfections.
10. Doesn't leave a white cast.
11. Affordable.
12. Has SPF 20
13. Not tested on Animals.
14. Paraben free.

My Dislikes:
Nothing for me personally but:
1. Only one shade for all (might not be suitable for dusky beauties).
2. One for All skin types (What is hydration to me,might be a con for oily skinned people)

Last Word:
The formula and the shade both suit me pretty well but others may face one of the above two issues!

Repurchase:
Though I love it..I'm yet to try the Garnier BB cream..

Over All Rating: 4.8/5

What's your favorite BB Cream?

# 4.8/5 # BB Cream

17/05/2012

My Summer Loves :)

Budget Belleza 17.5.12 27 Comments

As a kid,I could never understand the poem "Shall I Compare Thee To A Summers Day". I kept wondering,what came in Shakespeare's mind to compare his beloved's beauty to a summers's day. Obviously I had no idea summers in England are cool and pleasant. But back in our beloved motherland, you say summer and I am reminded of heat,sweat,sun tans,umbrellas,scarfs,sunblock...blah..blah..blah. So much so that I even feel like choosing my clothes and footwear on the basis of SPF they contain ;) Funny but that's the sorry state of summers in India,more so if you are a Homo Sapien and choose North India as your Habitat.

But summers are not just about scorching heat and considering we are brand ambassadors of Positive Thinking and quite adept in finding a silver line behind dark clouds,we do find our ways of beating the summer sun. The rising mercury has its own fair share of beauty in the form of pastels,flowing chiffons,cool ice-creams,peachy cheeks,coral lips and fuschia nails :) (Oh! I wanna dress up now)

Alright stopping the rant and fast forward to My Summer Loves:

1.Jovees Sun block SPF45

Bought this last month from an online shopping site and almost loving it.Its water resistant,oil-free,has SPF 45,non-greasy and affordable..Do I need to say anything more?

2.Patanjali Aloevera Gel

I keep this in my refrigerator and the moment I return home from a harsh sun,I apply this aloevera gel. It instantly soothes the skin and to quite an extent keeps acne and blemishes at bay.Totally love it.

3.Favorite Summer Lipsticks:

I am a self confessed lipstick addict (though I admit my collection would be super micro against that of you gals) Currently I'm loving a lot of peachy-pinky-corals..almost anything with an orange undertone.Few of are My Summer Loves are:

Faces Moisture Rich Lipstick in French Rose
Avon Simply Pretty Lipstick in Rich Terracotta
Nyx Round Lipstick in Ullyses
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Glamorous Red

4.Favorite Summer Nail Paints:
I love painting my nails and toes and summers are times when your feet come out of shoes and socks,requires pampering and needs show off ;)
My Summer Loves are:

Avon Speed Dry in Twilight Blue
Revlon in Cappucino
Finny (non-branded) in Aqua Blue
Faces Canada in Permission
Street wear Color Rich in Metro Girl
Avon Speed dry in Red Red

5.Perfume: Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline

Apart from a few Itars which are my patent and I swear by them,this is one perfume I am lovin' these days.I am bad in describing fragrance (yet to study the notes),will take some time and do the review!

6.Diamonds Pearls & Junk:

I am though not a big jewelery fan,but whatever tiny miny I wear,I like them to compliment the whole look..some traditional and some contemporary..enjoy the pics!!!

Can you guess the price of the multi coloured chunky beads necklace? I'm sure you can't...guess guess..I tell u later :)

7.N Fresh Refreshing Facial Wipes:

I picked up these at dollar store randomly.You can read what all it does on the pack itself..and it stands true to most of what it says.Its refreshing and it is alchohol free.

Apart from these,I'm loving coloured pencil eyeliners in blue,green and plum and apart from personal care and makeup I'm loving Ghar Ki Lassi and Aam ka Panna :) :) :)

Hope you all enjoyed the post. Do share your summer loves :)

Happy Summers :)

# Accessorise # Aloevera Gel

26/04/2016

Lotus Safe Sun Sunscreen Gel SPF 20: Review and Price

18/02/2015

5 Rules Of Daytime Makeup

02/04/2013

Are you Summer Ready?

21/03/2013

Teeny Weeny Lotus Herbals Haul :)

07/02/2013

Vedic line+ BB Cream SPF 20: Review and Swatches

17/05/2012

My Summer Loves :)

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