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May 11, 2015
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May 03, 2015
I read a lot of beauty blogs and i have deep respect for bloggers who religiously put up empties post regularly. I can never do it because i seem to take ages (more like forever) to finish products or they just get expired and unfit for use . But miracle happened when i with the Loreal night cream (Review here) . I purchased this cream on a discount and this was expiring in 3 months so i decided to use only this religiously every night and try to finish it before expiry. The result well i finished this cream in 2 months flat!You cant avoid ageing but you can definitely delay it . Iam 25 and most skin experts say 25 is the right time to start anti anti ageing regime and i have decided to start early and this is my first anti ageing cream.
Price: 675 for 50 gms
Shelf life: 30 months
Ingredients : Jasmine Oil, Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Kokum Butter, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Biostine HP.
Packaged beautifully in a transparent tub with a screw cap the Fuschia Arabian Jasmine Anti-ageing Night Cream comes with 3 cute paper cards which has details like ingredients, how to use and directions to use printed on it. all the printed cards and tub is put in a cute chiffon bag which makes for a great gift . The packaging is different and adds to the natural organic feel but the instructions could easily be lost this way . i wish the instruction labels were punched and attched to the neck og the bottle so we wouldn't loose it that soon.
The the anti ageing cream is whitish cream in colour with thick consistency and tiny granules. Ithas subtle jasmine fragrance which lingers on for a while and has a calming effect at night . The cream though thick gets easily absorbed into skin with light massaging and leaves my face soft and supple without even a hint of greasy or stickiness.
The results are pretty instant and just after about 2 weeks of use my skin feels bright and tighter . every morning i wake up to soft and hydrated glowing skin and even my pigmentation has improved. About the anti ageing thing i cant really comment much because i dont have any signs of ageing to start with. But overall this is a nice night cream which people of all ages can try.
The cream of course is a pricey affair at 675 INR but its is natural and paraben free so I don't mind paying extra also for the results it provides the price is totally worth it. Also, I need just a little bit of cream to cover my entire face and after a months use half the tub still remains. So a tub will easily last you 2 months.
I do wish this came in a more hygienic packaging like a tube or a bottle with nozzle.
The Goods:
- Subtle jasmine fragrance which lingers for a while
- Makes skin soft , supple and hydrates
- 100% Natural, SLS and Paraben free
- Thick creamy texture which isnt greasy or sticky
- cute packaging with small labels, chiffon bag and tub.
- Handmade
- Brightens skin and repairs cells
- The tub packaging in unhygienic
- Pricey (but it is natural and works great on my skin so justified )
- Available only online
Final Verdict: I am totally loving my skin these days all thanks to the Fuschia Arabian Jasmine Anti-ageing Night Cream. If you love natural and organic stuff this cream is your best night cream / anti ageing cream.
For more on the brand Fuschia, see our introductory post here
April 11, 2015
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March 06, 2015
Pre- Holi Celebration Guide:
Pre Holi Care becomes quintessential for your skin to stand strong against the brazen Holi colors. To celebrate without any harmful after- effects, it is a must to be prepared by following the tips below:
- Avoid Facial for a week before Holi
- Keep your skin highly moisturized
- Nourish your skin daily with Vitamin E at least for a week in advance
- Never wear contact lenses, instead flaunt your old nerdy spectacles
- Ice massage: Mere 5 minutes Ice massage with tighten your open pores and make your skin ready for the long Holi spree.
- Oil your Skin: Best way to prevent your skin form the harsh colors is to grease your body using Mustard / Almond / Baby Oil. Complete this regime 45 mins before you venture out for your Holi party.
- Stay Sun Safe: Time flies once you begin the Holi celebrations. You spend hours under the scorching sun without even realizing it. Apply a thick layer of waterproof sunscreen lotion with SPF 50 to ensure that you Stay Sun Safe for hours to come.
- Gel it up: You will fall in love with Petroleum Jelly for keeping your lips, cuticles and ears highly protected and nourished throughout the day.
- Nail Care: Never forget to do your Nails before you step out. Apply 3 coats of Nail color to avoid Post Holi stained nails.
- Lime it is! Yes, its lime that helps you to get rid of rigid Holi colors. Natural bleaching agents in lemon help you to get rid of the sturdy stains.
- Gram Flour Body Pack: Make a thick paste of gram flour, lemon and milk and massage it on your face, hands and body for a few minutes to remove the colors naturally and leave your skin moisturized.
- Aloe Vera Gel: Use the soothing Aloe vera gel to calm your skin and keep it away from any type of allergy and irritation.
December 26, 2014
All of us pamper our skin with luxurious skin care products to keep our skin glowing, nourished and beautiful . But these products have an overload of chemicals which is best avoided. Including some inexpensive home made DIY beauty remedies in your beauty regime is always a good idea.
I am big time lazy and Do It Yourself stuff is just not for me, but ive discovered some very easy and effective remedies which involve easily available stuff from the kitchen. Do try them
Lip scrub :
Brown sugar+ Almond oil + Honey
I mix the three in a spoon and scrub, wash, exfoliating done. Try this once a week and you will never have to buy any lip scrub ever. But make sure almond oil you use is 100% organic. you can even replace almond oil with jojoba oil.
Detan with a Tomato:
This one is the easiest of all. Just slice a tomato and and rub on your face and neck for a good five minutes and done. Do this every second day for a glowing tan free skin. You can top the tomato slice with a little yoghurt for better results, but that’s a bit too much work for lazy bums like me! Also I am too busy to try this every second day . But this works like charm
Besan Face pack:
This works well for dry skin . Mix almont oil , a pinch of turmeric and besan and apply on face for moisturized skin. Wash off after it is dry (15 minutes or so)
Banana and almond oil hair mask:
Mash up a banana and mix with one tablespoon of almond oil. Massage this mixture into hair , especially the ends and leave for 30 minutes. Was for smooth soft hair. This mask helps protect natural elasticity of hair and locks in the moisture. I do this in winter.
Condition hair with Warm coconut oil:
This isnt really a DIY as such but I use virgin coconut oil religiously to tame my dry hair. Coconut oil deep conditions and moisturizes hair like no other serum can. I oil my hair with warm coconut oil and leave it overnight for best results. Apart from adding shine and stength to my hair coconut oil also acts like a soothing balm for me relieving stress.
These are real simple DIY remedies I recommend to all. Do try incorporating these in your beauty regime and cut down on pimples.
Stay beautiful
~ Kamar jahan
July 27, 2014
Iam not a very big fan of The body shop cosmetics but when it comes to skin care I totally adore them. The Body Shop has crafted a nature loving, cruelty free image for itself which makes me enjoy their products more. Their body butters are a huge hit and today iam reviewing the strawberry body butter for you here.
Price :1095 INR for 200ml
Shelf Life: 36 months
Packaging: The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter come in a travel friendly plastic Round tub with a screw lid. The Tub has a nice feminine touch to it coming in maroon-red colour and having photos of yummy strawberries on the sticker.
Fragrance: The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter is pretty heavily scented with delicious strawberry ish fruity type of smell which lingers on for quite sometime after application
The texture is very thick and the butter is pale pinkish in colour. The body butter moisturizes and hydrates skin nicely leaving it soft and supple . I like that there isnt any kind of sticky or a greasy feeling post application as it get absorbed pretty quickly into the skin.
If you love strawberries and have normal to dry skin then this is definitely for you. On the flip I do think this is a pricey affair but considering how little is needed in one application you can buy this. Considering I brought this at 50% off it is a value deal for me, The body shop is having a 50% off sale even now, If you are planning to buy this, go grab them NOW!
Verdict: Overall I think this is a great product for normal skinned beauties as it hydrates and moisturizes skin and the fragrance which lingers on for hours is an added bonus.
BlingSparkle Rating: 4/5
May 30, 2014
Aloe Vera is a miracle plant, it has so many different benefits of beauty and is often used in cosmetics industry. I like to use fresh Aloe Vera gel directly taken from the leaf of Aloe Vera plant which is potted in my back yard.
Here are five ways in which you can use the raw Aloe Vera gel.
May 26, 2014
Price: 40 for 50 ml (10 Rs off)
I love Dabur gulabari’s gulab jal (see here) and when I spotted this cutely packed Dabur Gulabari Pearl Fairness Moisturizer with Saffron and Turmeric I grabbed it.
I love the packaging, pink white combo looks chic and the pink switch cap to remove the product is nice too.
The moisturizing lotion is nice baby pink in colour and smells heavily of roses, sensitive noses beware. The moisturizer lotion is lightweight, non greasy and blends into skin easily. It moisturizes my dry skin nicely and adds a bit of glow to my face , but I have no idea about its fairness claims.
Yays:
- Affordable
- Cute packaging
- Moisturizes dry skin and adds glow
- Lightweight non greasy formula
- The rose smell is a bit over powering
Verdict: This is a nice economical moisturizer to try especially if you don’t have a sensitive nose.
February 23, 2014
I have dry skin but I don’t follow the toning routine religiously and when I do tone occasionally it is with rose water. when I spotted this basiltone toner I was tempted to try it solely for its packaging. The spray dispenser, I
Price: Rs 185 for 100 ml
This toner is for combination and oily skin types but it not dry out my dry skin and just two pumps was enough to cover my face and neck. Most of the times I don’t use cotton I spray this toner directly on my face and feel refreshed , but I hate the vegetablish smell which goes away after some time. I so miss my gulab jal which has lovely fragrance.
All that aside this light green toner does remove dirt and gives a fresh sensation after sparying it but it does nothing for my pores
The Pluses:
- Packaging, sturdy and travel friendly.
- affordable
- Easily available
- Alcohol free
- The fragrance, I hate it
- contains parabeans , not a problem for me though
- Does noting for the pores
Rating : 4/5









