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Author: Mrinalini

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…

Essence Eyeliner Pen – Longlasting – 03 Brown | Review

Posted on April 6, 2020March 28, 2020 by Mrinalini

Essence Cosmetics is a brand that is known for its great mascaras and eyeliners that are available at really affordable prices. The only downside is that its products are usually out of stock on Indian shopping websites. Luckily, a bunch of their products came back in stock on Flipkart right before the Corona quarantine, and…

Juicy Chemistry Frankincense and Hemp Facial Oil | Review

Posted on April 3, 2020March 28, 2020 by Mrinalini

A lot of you might already know that I am a huge fan of facial oils and consider them to my biggest skincare discovery to date. Contrary to what some may think, you can use a facial oil even if you have oily and acne-prone skin, you just have to find the right one for…

Juicy Chemistry Toner | Australian Tea Tree & Basil Water | Review

Posted on April 1, 2020March 28, 2020 by Mrinalini

Come summer and face mists become everybody’s best friend, thanks to how they provide the skin some respite from the sweltering heat. And if a face mist can provide additional skincare benefits, such as soothing redness and healing acne then nothing could be better right? Today I will be talking about one such facial mist…

My Beach Wedding Outfits by Lavender, The Boutique

Posted on March 30, 2020March 28, 2020 by Mrinalini

If you are someone who has a petite frame like me, you would know how difficult it can be to get readymade garments that you like in your size. The jumpsuits and maxi skirts from most brands are way too long for us and the ethnic wear is usually quite loose. This is why when…

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation | Review

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Mrinalini

Lakme recently launched their 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation which gained a lot of attention due to its affordable price and matte finish. I finally picked up this foundation recently and have been trying it out with different primers to give you an in-depth review of how this formula works for…

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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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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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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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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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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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My favourite products from @purebypriyanka and how My favourite products from @purebypriyanka and how I like to use them!
Keep swiping to watch all parts of the video ☺️
Use coupon code MRINALINI10 for 10% off sitewide!!!
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@sattwa.studio might just be the brand to look out @sattwa.studio might just be the brand to look out for in 2021! Their Coffee Under Eye Gel has the most beautiful texture and feels so hydrating on the skin. A beautiful blend of aloe vera, caffeine and nettle extracts that cools the under eye area, hydrates it, and tightens it too. Perfect for those whose under eye skin gets tired and dry by the end of the day. Plus point for those with sensitive eyes is that it doesn't have a strong fragrance and doesn't sting the eyes. For the affordable price point of INR 425, this one can give some of the expensive eye creams a run for their money! Do check it out if you are looking for a new eye cream 🙂

P.S. -  I cannot comment on how it works on dark circles because I don't have any at this point (touch wood!)
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HOPE, that is one word that keeps coming up in eve HOPE, that is one word that keeps coming up in every conversation about 2021. The past year, humanity was in a state of collective mourning. On the first day of this year, let us collectively hope for better days ahead. Let us hope that we are able to hug our loved ones without fear. Let us hope that we are able to explore the beautiful nooks of this planet without a looming anxiety. Let us hope that we gain more this year than we have lost in 2020. I know that it is just another day in the grand scheme of things, but perhaps if we hope together, we may be able to manifest a better year for all of us.

With this I wish you a happy 2021. May it be a prosperous, bountiful and joyous year for all of you 💖

P.S. - These candles will always be lit in remembrance of everyone we lost, who are twinkling among the stars forever.
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