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Month: July 2019

Tresemme Botanique Nourish & Replenish Pro Collection Shampoo and Conditioner | Review

Posted on July 31, 2019July 23, 2019 by Mrinalini

I recently posted a picture of the Tresemme Nourish & Replenish Pro Collection Shampoo and Conditioner on my Instagram feed, and I received a number of mixed reactions from you guys regarding whether this formula worked for you or not. Some said that this shampoo and conditioner provided great results for the price, others said…

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane | Review

Posted on July 29, 2019December 1, 2020 by Mrinalini

Retinol is one ingredient that aestheticians and skincare bloggers swear by alike, but many of us are afraid of incorporating it in our skincare routine because we have heard that it can lead to skin irritation. Since I too was a little skeptical about how this ingredient would work for my skin, I went ahead…

NYX Professional Makeup Dewy Finish Setting Spray | Review

Posted on July 26, 2019July 18, 2019 by Mrinalini

You may have the best long-wearing foundation on your face but it may still get defeated by the rains and the humid weather if you do not use a good makeup setting spray. If you step out of the house with perfect makeup but feels that it dulls down or fades over time then today’s…

NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream – Budapest | Review and Swatches

Posted on July 24, 2019July 17, 2019 by Mrinalini

I have previously reviewed the NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Creams in the shades Zurich and Abu Dhabi on the blog, but I was recently sent another lip cream from the range in the shade Budapest and I feel like I have found my perfect shade in this formula. Read on to check my…

NYX Professional Makeup Perfect Filter Eyeshadow Palette – Rustic Antique| Review and Swatches

Posted on July 22, 2019June 26, 2020 by Mrinalini

NYX Professional Makeup is currently celebrating its 3rd birthday in India and they were kind enough to send me a few of their products to join in the celebrations. One of the products they sent me was the NYX Professional Makeup Perfect Filter Eyeshadow Palette in the shade Rustic Antique. Here are my thoughts on…

Miniso Cucumber Refreshing Moisture Mist | Review

Posted on July 19, 2019July 11, 2019 by Mrinalini

I have spoken about Miniso products here in the past, but in that blog post, I had not mentioned any skincare products, because I was a little wary of trying out skincare from the brand. However, my husband accidentally purchased the Miniso Cucumber Refreshing Moisture Mist during the peak of summers, and since it seemed…

Nykaa Skin Secrets Sheet Masks | Review

Posted on July 17, 2019July 10, 2019 by Mrinalini

Nykaa recently extended their range of sheet masks and had a fab offer of buy 7 get 7 free on the website. Could I resist this amazing deal? Of course not! I have tried a few variants of these sheet masks now and am ready with my thoughts on the product. Read on for my…

Good Vibes Keratin Strengthening Hair Cream | Review

Posted on July 15, 2019July 9, 2019 by Mrinalini

Good Vibes is an Indian skincare and haircare brand that is available on Purplle.com. This affordable brand seems to have mixed reviews on the internet, and the sponsored YouTube collaborations have left many consumers confused regarding the actual efficacy of the products. I recently picked up one of their newer launches, the Good Vibes Keratin…

My Experience with Eyebrow Shaving | Face Razors

Posted on July 12, 2019July 4, 2019 by Mrinalini

Face shaving and eyebrow shaving is all the rage these days, and when I recently uploaded an IGTV video of my eyebrow shaving routine, a bunch of you asked me some questions, such as – Does shaving cause the hair to grow back thicker? Does it hurt? Does it damage the skin? I decided to…

Nykaa Nail Enamel – Caramel Macchiato | Review and Swatches

Posted on July 10, 2019July 3, 2019 by Mrinalini

Nude nails can never go out of fashion. They look extremely elegant and classy and can be flaunted at work or even with glam party outfits. When going out for an official event, I always opt for nude nails because not only do they not look flashy, you can also get away with a few…

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As a teenager, I used to suffer from frequent horm As a teenager, I used to suffer from frequent hormonal acne ony back. They left my back severely blemished too. With the help of the following tips and products, my back is finally clear (touch wood)! I do get a couple of pimples on my back now and then, but these products help to heal them quickly too. Have you tried any of these tips for back acne? Let me know in the comments!
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Have been testing out the Rose Water and the Veget Have been testing out the Rose Water and the Vegetable Peel Scrub from @bohoherbs and have finally penned down my thoughts on both these products on the blog. I particularly love the scrub cum mask because it contains rice flour and is very different from clay-based masks. To know more about these products, head over to lipstickforlunch.com
Direct link is in the bio!
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#productphotography #warmaesthetic #vocalforlocal #skincarereview #skincarefavorites #myskinbutbetter #photooftheday #blogged
I have followed the One in One Out policy for my s I have followed the One in One Out policy for my skincare, makeup and clothes for as long as I can remember. Here are some of the skincare products that I recently emptied and what I have replaced them with -

1. Hydrating Serum - I am surprised at how quickly I emptied the @zilchway Insta Bounce Serum, it is such a fuss-free hydrating lotion that I have been reaching for it whenever my skin felt dry in December. Have now replaced it with the @suganda.co Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The Zilch serum has a more lotion-like consistency whereas the Suganda one is a gel. I like them both but feel that the former will work better from dry to moderately oily skin while the latter will suit oily to extremely oily skin more.

2. Moisturizer - I was absolutely devastated when I emptied the @vauntskincare BFFF Moisturizer. It is honestly better than any moisturizer I have tried lately and I will be restocking it soon. In the meantime, I am using the Suganda Squalane after my hydrating serum to seal the moisture in. This one is gentle, light-weight and kind to the skin barrier, which I love. Highly recommend both these products.

3. Lip Balm - The Arata Lip Balm was a savior for me in December and thanks to it my lips didn't chap like they normally do in Winters. It is one of the rare vegan lip balms with a thick and emollient consistency. Now I am using the Suganda Calendula Lip Balm which is slightly thinner but equally moisturising. Again, both the products are winners for me.

Have you tried any of these products yet?

Let me know in the comments :)
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#gifted #goodskin #crueltyfreeskincare #empties #lowbuy #skincareblogger #veganskincare #oneinoneout
Have been receiving so many requests to swatch the Have been receiving so many requests to swatch the Cuffs n Lashes Cover Pot against other foundations for shade reference. So here I have swatched it against all my base products! Do like, save and share this video ☺️
Shade ref - I'm NC 35 in MAC. The last three foundation are close matches for my skin tone. 08 in Cover Pots is a very good match for me.

Swatches in diffused natural light

@cuffsnlashes

Music: Barefoot
Musician: Summer Soul
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Do you like lavender? You will LOVE the Lush Laven Do you like lavender? You will LOVE the Lush Lavender Body Butter from @herbisland.official 💜
It has an almost whipped consistency that blends beautifully on the skin. Upon spreading, it looks white and grainy initially, but once you massage it well, it has an invisible finish. It makes my skin super soft without being greasy and has the heavenly scent of lavender. Not only does it moisturize my skin really well, it's beautiful scent makes me sleep better too! Highly recommend this gem!!!

Which picture is your favourite? Let me know in the comments!
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#texture #lavender #bodybutter #soothing #flatlaygoals #skincare #photooftheday #discoverunder10k #photooftheday #crueltyfree
Yes, I managed to ruin this gorgeous highlighter w Yes, I managed to ruin this gorgeous highlighter with my nails before I clicked it but in trying not to fret over small imperfections this year! Also, this highlighter is so pretty that it looks stunning anyway. A beautiful gold that blends to give a wet, shimmery sheen on the skin. Have you tried it yet?

In the frame - @maybelline Master Chrome Highlighter in the shade Molten Gold

Image inspo - @thebrownlipstick 

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#highlighter #photooftheday #glow #highlighteronfleek #makeupoftheday #swatchparty #swatches #gold #texture #maybelline
Have been trying the @suganda.co Hyaluronic Acid S Have been trying the @suganda.co Hyaluronic Acid Serum for a week now and have formed my first impressions of the product. Here is everything what I want to tell you about this product -

✨ I love the fact that the Ingredient list is short and simple. It contains hydrating ingredients in the form of hyaluronic acid and panthenol, along with soothing ingredients in the form of centell and colloidal oatmeal. Apart from this, there aren't many other ingredients except the necessary preservatives.

✨ I love that the product doesn't claim to do multiple things. It is supposed to be hydrating and soothing and it fares well on both these accounts.

✨ I also love that the product doesn't feel heavy on my skin. It blends in quickly (foams a little in the beginning, probably due to the oatmeal but then settles to an invisible finish. It leaves the skin soft and hydrated but you don't really feel the product sitting on your skin.

✨ It doesn't contain fragrance and doesn't even have a noticeable natural scent. This along with the fuss-free ingredient list makes it perfect for sensitive skin.

Overall, if you are in the market for a hydrating serum with no frills attached you can definitely pick this one. I love to sandwich it between a mist and an oil (my moisture sandwich if I may call it so!!)
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#gifted #suganda #hyaluronicacid #serum #texturetuesday #droppershot #healthyskin #hydration #skincareblogger
Is there such a thing as too many sunscreens? Not Is there such a thing as too many sunscreens? Not in my book! The sunscreen that I have been testing out recently is the @eclat_official.in UV Hydra Lite Sunscreen with SPF 50++. This is a physical sunscreen with zinc oxide, titanium oxide and silica. It also contains an interesting mix of hydrating ingredients and antioxidants such as Vit C, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Olive Oil. Like most physical sunscreens I have used, it does leave a slight white cast as shown in the video. The product also pills a bit if you drag it along your skin instead of patting it in. That being said, here is what I like about this sunscreen -

✨ Settles to a matte finish on the skin. Isn't heavy or greasy.
✨ Feels soothing on the skin and has a mild fragrance.
✨ Feels hydrating on the skin despite being matte.
✨ Is water resistant and perfect for beach trips (if I ever get to travel again)
✨ Doesn't feel heavy on the skin even after 6 hours of wear. With many other physical sunscreens, my pores feel clogged after a few hours but not with this one.

This is the kind of sunscreen I would wear on my face and body when I am out on the beach or going swimming. I will also wear it on my face when stepping out in general, provided I have the time to blend it properly. Overall, it is a good option for those who prefer physical sunscreens. It is a bit pricey but coupon code MRINALINI gives you 20% off on all eclat products! Make sure to use it on www.eclatsuperior.com whenever you make a purchase from the brand 🙂

Music: Salty People
Musician: Summer Soul
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#gifted #sunscreen #eclat #productphotography #indianskincareblogger #homegrown #crueltyfreeskincare #veganskincare #spf #skincare
It took me 8 years to coax and cajole my husband t It took me 8 years to coax and cajole my husband to follow a (somewhat) daily skincare routine! He has slightly oily and fairly sensitive skin, without any acne. He only likes products that are light-weight, soothing and gentle. These are the 5 products that he uses regularly after rejecting several products that I forced him to try. Ladies, if you have a fussy man in your life with a similar skin type, he may like these products too! And if there are any men reading this post then please consider trying these products or let me know your skincare faves below!

Update - The husband has just informed me that he loves the @vauntskincare
Watermelon and seaweed face mist too 😄

P.S. - I would love it if you ladies will also share a similar post with the #skincaremymanloves and #skincarehasnogender 😊

P.P.S - The man in the first pic is a random human from a stock picture. I can convince my husband to use skincare but cannot convince him to be on social media 🙈
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#skincareformen #normalizeskincareformen #grumpyhusband #justmarriagething #infographic #listicle
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