All Things Beauty
“She’s not wearing makeup, so her face just looks like skin.” – Chuck Palahniuk I’m someone who lives by that quote as I prefer using products that have a sheer coverage since I don’t like the weight of foundations on my skin. On some rare occasions when I actually do use heavier coverage foundations, my […]
Spring, summer, fall, winter, rain or shine – whatever be the season, you always need a sunscreen. It’s one of those absolute essentials that everyone should stock up on. I was almost running out of my old sunscreen and was feeling a little adventurous to try out something new. So, I browsed through many of […]
Organic products are everywhere these days. Some people think it is a fad, a phase that will pass by. When it comes to organic beauty some even question if they are as potent and effective as their non-organic counterparts? Knowledge is wealth and when you make an informed decision you will know the results are […]
Aloe Vera is a miracle plant that needs no introduction. It has been widely used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese and Egyptians used it to treat burns, wounds and reduce fever too. Studies say Aloe Vera was a secret ingredient in Cleopatra’s daily regime and she used to apply […]
Have I said Nivea is one of my favourite brands!? If I haven’t, now you know. Their skin care range, especially their moisturizers are amazing. I chanced upon Nivea Intense Nourishing Hand Cream on one of my travels. It was more of a necessity to salvage my hands from the cold dry weather, but now […]
CC and BB creams are a savior for those who are always in a hurry. They make you look fresh and most times they work as a moisturizer, sunscreen and a pseudo-foundation at the same time. I’ve tried quite a few drugstore variants but none really clicked. And of the search for a good BB/CC cream, […]
There is nothing as relaxing as a nice pampering session at the salon. You get to relax, unwind and leave the place looking awesome! Let’s get real – I don’t always have the time to pamper myself at the salon, in fact I have to plan my regular haircuts into my schedule so that I […]
I like to put my shampoos through what I call the no-conditioner test. Every shampoo I have has to go through this for 2 reasons. (1) I want to know the effect the shampoo has on my hair – does it leave it feeling healthy, does it dry it out, does it make my hair […]
In today’s fast-paced life, who has the time to take hours off to pamper yourself at a spa or go to a salon for a facial?! Additionally, there are the hassles of getting an appointment per your convenience at your favorite salon. But you can avoid all of that at a fraction of the cost […]
Charcoal is known for its deep cleansing action. It is a great product to use if you want to purge all the gunk and dirt from your skin. With all the pollution and dust we are exposed to every day and with summer in full swing, we definitely need something to help our skin feel […]