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Gold Nails with Colorbar Metallic Nail Lacquer

Posted on January 17, 2017March 25, 2018 by Mrinalini

The metallic trend that was all the rage in 2016 is here to stay this year as well, and I am not complaining. With tonnes of metallic shades to choose from, be it rose gold, silver, tungsten or even a metallic purple, I still place my bets on the classic gold. Gold not only looks…

Goodbye to Gel Manicures: Maybelline Super Stay 7 Days Gel Nail Color

Posted on January 17, 2017March 25, 2018 by Mrinalini

If your new year’s resolutions include spending less time and money at the salon then you must read on. Today I will talk about the ONLY nail polish formula that lasts on my nails for an entire week without a single chip, the very appropriately named Maybelline Super Stay 7 Days Gel Nail Color. My…

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I've been trying these beautiful skincare products I've been trying these beautiful skincare products fromΒ @bodygoldindia for the past 2 weeks. They have a rustic chic packaging + unique & pure ingredients that soothe the skin. Here are my thoughts on the products so far. ✨ Hydrating Vitamin C Serum β€’ A beginner-friendly Vitamin C Serum with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Saffron Flower infusion, HA, aloe, sandalwood oil, Gotu Kola & other soothing ingredients β€’ Has a slightly viscous serum consistency. Sinks easily into the skin without feeling sticky. Has a mild botanical scent that shouldn't bother anyone β€’ I have been testing it on my husband who does not like a high concentration of actives. This one feels gentle on his skin and leaves it soft, supple & radiant β€’ It is a nice hydrating & brightening serum that would be perfect for those who want to start off with Vitamin C ✨ Roopkanti Skin Illuminating Ubtan β€’ A very unique powder cleanser cum face mask which is meant for dry to normal skin β€’ It has an interesting ingredient list with Rose Petals, Flax Seeds, Pistachio, Sweet Almond Oil, Nut Grass, Red Tree Barks and a bunch of other ingredients that I have never seen together in a face pack β€’ It has a soft, finely milled texture that forms a fluffy paste when mixed with a liquid. Plus it has the calming scent of roses β€’ When I use it as a mask, I see a visible improvement in my skin texture - it feels smoother and decongested. It also hydrates and soothes the skin β€’ If you're looking for a non-drying mask for smoother skin then I will highly recommend this one ✨ Fresh Rose & CardamomΒ Hydrating Gel β€’ A multi-purpose gel with rose, cardamom, papaya, aloe, glycerin and other fruit extracts β€’ Smells heavenly and feels cooling and hydrating on the skin β€’ If you like the scent of roses & love hydrating gels, get this one! ✨ Aloe Moisture Efflux β€’ Aloe in liquid form is better than liquid gold for me, and Body Gold has delivered just that with this efflux β€’ It is a soothing and hydrating liquid with aloe vera juice, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E β€’ Can be used as a toner, serum or mask. I love it mixed in with the Roopkanti Ubtan 🌟 Give them a shot if you like the sound of these! . . . #natural
I promised multiple giveaways when we hit 8K and a I promised multiple giveaways when we hit 8K and am finally here with the first one in the series. This is just my way of saying thank you to each one of you who has supported me in this journey so far! One of you will win this beautiful tub of Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay along with 3 sheet masks from Innisfree. These are some of my favourite products when my skin needs an instant pick-me-up and I would love for you to experience them too! All you have to do to enter the giveaway is - 1. Follow my page, like this post, and tag 3 friends in the comments (preferably those who don't follow me already) 2. Share this post on your stories and tag me on the story. Sharing once is enough, you don't have to share daily. Good luck! Terms and conditions - Giveaway is open till 6th of August. One winner will be picked RANDOMLY from all the valid entries and will be announced by 10th of August. Open for all Indian residents but please note that there may be delay in shipping the products if there are any delivery restrictions at your end or mine as per the government guidelines in August. Disclaimer - Some of these products can be PR samples. Everything is brand new, untouched and unused (obviously). Expiry of Aztec Secret healing clay - 2024 Expiry of Innisfree Sheet Mask - 2023 . . . #claymask #msglow #mudmask #masksheet #innisfree #softaesthetic #glowingskin #acnetreatment
Managing frizz is a challenge in the humid weather Managing frizz is a challenge in the humid weather, specially with my fine hair. But the Lavender and Argan Oil range from @lovebeautyandplanet_in is my #SmallActOfLove for my hair that makes them super manageable, soft and shiny from the first wash. It contains calming lavender sourced from a French fragrance house and pure Moroccan Argan Oil to offer oodles of nourishment to the hair. Here is what I love about this duo - πŸ’œ The shampoo produces a beautiful lather that cleans my scalp well and reduces any itchiness. πŸ’œ The conditioner is deeply nourishing and is like a moisturizing mask that softens, smoothens and detangles the hair. πŸ’œ My hair feels silky, smooth and frizz-free after using the shampoo and conditioner due to 100% pure Moroccan Argan Oil. πŸ’œ Plus they have the soothing and de-stressing scent of hand-crushed lavender that lingers beautifully on my hair. πŸ’œ Both the products are vegan, cruelty-free and silicone-free πŸ’œ The packaging is 100% PCR Bottles that are recyclable too! If you want to try these lovely products, you can shop this duo on Nykaa! Link in bio! #LoveBeautyAndPlanet #SmallActsofLoveforHair #SmallActsofLove #CrueltyFreeHaircare #VeganHaircare#SustainableNaturalBeauty #100%RecyclableBottles
2021 seems to be the year of hydrating serums, gel 2021 seems to be the year of hydrating serums, gels and moisturizers for me. I bought a few in the beginning of the year and then all of a sudden, many brands launched these products and kindly sent them across. While I slowly make my way through all these beautiful products, I am ready with my review of the @thefaceshopindia_official Calendula Emulsion, something that I purchased during one of their fabulous sales. Here is what I have to say about this product - 🌼 It is a soothing formula with 10% Calendula extracts and hyaluronic acid as its star ingredients. Also contains a bunch of herbs and other moisturizing ingredients like shea butter. 🌼 The consistency is that of a lotion, not thin and runny but not too thick either. Emulsion sounds like the right way to describe it. It blends easily on the skin and sinks in quickly too. 🌼 Feels instantly soothing and hydrating. My sensitive and dry neck region loves this. Might be a little heavy for oily skin but will work well for dry to normal skin. 🌼 Has a very mild fragrance and perfume is listed as the last but ingredient. I personally don't mind it. 🌼 The packaging is gorgeous and functional too. Pumps are convenient but give up on me towards the end, so I am appreciating this bottle. 🌼 Priced at around INR 1200 for 150 ml. You may think 1200 is a lot but it actually is quite affordable considering it is 2-3 times the amount of product when compared to standard moisturizer packaging. Overall, if you have dry, sensitive or combination skin, you can give this a try as a soothing moisturizer. Have you tried this one yet? Let me know what you think of it in the comments! . . . . #koreanskincare #kbeauty #skincarekorea #koreanskincareroutine #kbeautyaddict #calendula #hyaluronicacid
I gave you my first impressions of the @plumgoodne I gave you my first impressions of the @plumgoodness Avocado Nourish Up Hair Mask and Frizz Control Serum during their birthday sale because some of you had to make DECISIONS πŸ˜… Now that I have had more time to try them, I am penning down my thoughts here for your reference now and in the future! *PR/FreeGift πŸ₯‘ Plum Avocado Nourish Up Hair Mask πŸ₯‘ πŸ’š Creamy and rich consistency, spreads easily on wet hair. πŸ’š Leaves a mild fragrance on the hair even though it smells stronger in the tub. πŸ’š Contains a bunch of nourishing ingredients like argan oil, avocado oil and Shea butter. πŸ’š Tackles frizz and dryness. Moisturizes the hair well without weighing them down. πŸ’š Makes the hair soft and manageable! πŸ’š Can't think of any cons! πŸ₯‘ Plum Avocado Frizz Control Serum πŸ₯‘ πŸ’š Thin and runny serum that feels like a light-weight oil. πŸ’š Has a very mild fragrance, should not offend anyone. πŸ’š Contains a bunch of nourishing oils like Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Argan Oil, and coconut oil derivatives. πŸ’š Softens the hair and reduces frizz. May not be able to detangle stubborn knots. πŸ’š Adds a nice shine to the hair. * A little goes a long way with this serum, so use just a few drops on the ends of your hair if you have fine hair, otherwise it may weigh them down or make them greasy. Those with thick and frizzy hair can use more product. Overall, I love that the products do what they claim and that the brand has not attached unnecessary tall claims with this duo. They are meant to tackle dryness and frizz and they do a good job at that! Plus the prices and fairly affordable and you get an extra 15% off with my affiliate code - MRINAL15 Do let me know if you are planning to or have bought these already! Would love to hear your experience too! . . . #hair #haircare #hairgoals #naturalhair #hairstyles #curlyhair #instahair #hairtreatment #hairtransformation #plumhairaffair #plumgoodness #cleanrealgood
I remember the days when I used to rush to The Bod I remember the days when I used to rush to The Body Shop stores during sale season to hoard on their body care products. There were hardly any other options for those who liked to layer fragrances in their body care back then. Happy to see that Indian brands are stepping up their game and now have beautiful fragrance ranges in their body care, with comparable formulations and much affordable prices! *PR/#freegift I recently received the newest range from @nykaabeauty Wanderlust Body Care Range, which is in the Californian Almond Milk variant. This range has 5 products - a body wash, a body scrub, a body milk, a body yogurt, and a body butter. Here is why I love the range - ✨ Enriched with the goodness of sweet almond oil and other moisturizing ingredients, each of these products leaves my skin super soft and supple. ✨ Everything has a sweet and nutty scent which I personally enjoy. ✨ The yogurt is my fave because of the gel texture and how easily it gets absorbed. ✨ I also love the body milk, again because of the light texture and because it comes in a convenient spray packaging. ✨ The butter and body lotion are richer, and I am sure I will love them more in the colder weather when my skin is dry. ✨ The shower gel and scrub are really nice too and soften and clean the skin without stripping it dry. Overall, I really love this range and how affordable it is. Plus I'm living for the beige aesthetic of the packaging! Which one of these would you like to try? Let me know in the comments! Purchase link is in the bio! . . . #YourPassportToHealthySkin #PassportToNourishedSkin #NykaaWanderlustCalifornianAlmondMilk #NykaaWanderlust #Nykaabeauty #NykaaWanderlustXNap #NykaaAffiliate #beigeaesthetic #warmaesthetic @nykaabeauty @mynykaa
If only I could get a dime every time someone aske If only I could get a dime every time someone asked me about moisturizers with ceramides this year πŸ˜… Jokes apart, ceramides are trending in 2021, and I am all for this trend! They are lipids that are a building block of the skin and play a major role in strengthening the skin barrier. So whether you have sensitive, sensitized, or aging skin, these can be your best friend. In fact, they are great for all skin types. #PR/#FreeGift The newest Ceramide moisturizer on the block is the @suganda.co Squalane Ceramide Moisturizer. This one contauns 2.5% ceramide complex with 3 different types of ceramides, along with Squalane, soothing Centella and Colloidal Oatmeal, and everybody's favourite all-rounder - Niacinamide (2%) My first impressions - πŸ’§The formula has lotion consistency that spreads easily and sinks into the skin quickly. πŸ’§ Provides a good amount of moisture for all skin types. Has a slightly dewy finish on the skin. Very oily skin may find it heavy but it works great for my slightly oily skin. πŸ’§Feels cooling and soothing on the skin and instantly calms down redness or irritation. πŸ’§My skin sometimes reacts to higher concentrations of Niacinamide but this one contains 2% and did not cause any issues on my skin. πŸ’§ Overall, a great fuss-free moisturizer if you are in the market for one! Coupon code MRI for 10% off! #texture #moisturizer #ceramides #skincaretips #healthyskin #barrierrepair #suganda
Have been testing out these beautiful products fro Have been testing out these beautiful products from @theskinkitchen.co for a few weeks now. These are luxurious products formulated using scientifically proven plant ingredients. My thoughts on them so far - 🌿 Dawn Daily Moisturizer - A creamy moisturizer with nourishing oils such as mango butter, argan oil, grapeseed oil, evening primrose oil, watermelon seed oil, apricot oil and more in a jasmine water base. Richly hydrating on the skin, with a dewy finish. Might be a little heavy if you have extremely oily skin but all other skin types should find the finish suitable. Has the soothing scent of Neroli. It is the perfect one and done product if you do not prefer layering actives and serums, because the ingredients possess skin healing properties. Gives a plump, healthy look to the skin. 🌿 Dusk Night Repair Moisturizer - Another beautiful blend of Shea butter, apricot oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil, moringa oil, evening primrose, aloe, seabuckthorn and more in a jasmine water base. It also contains Bakuchiol, which is known for its anti-aging properties. Has a buttery finish in the tub but settles to a surprisingly near-matte finish, which my oily skin loves. This too can suit all skin types, but maybe dry skin would love it even more with the Restore Face Oil on top. Again a great product for repairing and nourishing the skin. The anti-aging benefits are an added plus. 🌿 Restore Face Oil An intensely moisturizing yet non-sticky and non-greasy face oil. Contains meadowfoam seed oil, olive squalane, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, argan oil, watermelon seed oil, rosehip seed oil, Tamanu oil and more! Honestly, the word limit won't let me capture the benefits of all these ingredients! It deeply nourishes the skin and works well on its own or layered with the moisturizers. 🌿 Rejuvenate Clay Mask Treatment - Potent yet soothing blend of White Kaolin, rose clay, oat Protein, sandalwood, vetiver, licorice, turmeric and more! Brightens the skin and heals acne too! Overall I love how the brand is heroing plant ingredients with a science-backed approach. Do give them a shot! *Products contain Essential Oils within dermal limits & didn't irritate my skin.
Sharing the list of my top 5 Vitamin C serums of a Sharing the list of my top 5 Vitamin C serums of all times. Do drop a comment below if you have any questions about these :) . . . . #vitaminc #skincare #listicle #infographic #bestserum #top5 #purebypriyanka #drsheths #glamaroma #suganda #vaunt
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