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Month: April 2020

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara | Review

Posted on April 29, 2020April 22, 2020 by Mrinalini

If you are someone who gets migraine attacks frequently, you would know that heavy eye makeup can often trigger migraines, especially false lashes or heavy mascara. This is something that I wouldn’t wish upon even my enemies because migraines can be debilitating and depressing. I have experienced mild migraines in the past from some of…

WiseShe Contour Brush | Review

Posted on April 27, 2020April 30, 2020 by Mrinalini

WiseShe has been killing it with its new brush releases lately. The brushes from this brand are of top-notch quality and allow easy application of makeup for both beginners and pros. It is truly heartening to see an Indian brand bringing out amazing makeup brushes of all kinds! The brand kindly sent me their latest…

My Top Jewellery Picks From Dazzle Luna!

Posted on April 24, 2020April 22, 2020 by Mrinalini

Browsing through online stores is a therapeutic past time for me these days, and during one such e-retail therapy session, I came across Dazzle Luna, an online jewellery store with a multitude of stylish and statement pieces of jewellery. I have selected some of my favourite pieces from the website, and if these appeal to…

VLCC Sun Screen Gel | Review

Posted on April 22, 2020April 14, 2020 by Mrinalini

2020 might be the year of largely staying indoors, but if your house gets any amount of sunshine in the rooms, you still need to use sunscreen. Brand loyalty is something that has gone out the window for the most part as we are all trying to make do with the limited products that are…

Juicy Chemistry Hemp Seed Oil | Review

Posted on April 20, 2020April 9, 2020 by Mrinalini

Dry skin with acne is a tricky situation to deal with, but pure hemp seed oil has been touted as a solution for the same. It is an ingredient that is known not only to cure acne but to also reduce inflammation and eczema. I recently got to try the Juicy Chemistry Hemp Seed Oil…

My Quarantine Essentials Shopping List

Posted on April 17, 2020April 16, 2020 by Mrinalini

As I am typing this blog post, the lockdown in India has been extended till the 3rd of May. At this point in time, you may be running low on a bunch of personal care essentials, but I can totally understand if you are in no mindset to be able to place an order for…

Coccoon Nourishing Hair Mask | Review

Posted on April 15, 2020April 7, 2020 by Mrinalini

When it comes to hair masks, give me something that smoothens my hair like I have been to a salon and give me tons of it. This is why I was attracted to the Coccoon Nourishing Hair Mask because it comes in an enormous tub and contains some interesting ingredients such as Olive Oil, Green…

Vedantika Herbals Lemongrass Shampoo | Review

Posted on April 13, 2020April 12, 2020 by Mrinalini

While most of the world runs after hair masks and conditioners, we girls with oily scalps understand the true value of a good shampoo. Just any shampoo does not do the job for us, because we do not want our roots to look greasy just one day after a wash. However, we do not want…

Vedantika Herbals Neem Tulsi Aloe Face Wash | Review

Posted on April 10, 2020March 31, 2020 by Mrinalini

A good face wash for oily and acne-prone skin is one that contains anti-bacterial agents to curb acne and does not strip the skin dry. Any face wash with neem and tulsi in it works really well at shrinking my acne because neem and tulsi are natural ingredients with potent anti-microbial properties. This is why…

Essence Lash Princess Mascara | Review

Posted on April 8, 2020March 30, 2020 by Mrinalini

If there is one product that everybody has only good things to say about, it has to be the Essence Lash Princess Mascara. For years, I have wanted to try this product, but it has always been out of stock on Nykaa. It recently came back in stock on Flipkart though, and I grabbed it…

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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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#shadecard #swatchparty #swatchesfordays #nc35 #foundation #concealer #cuffsnlashes #maybelline
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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