Himalaya Protein Shampoo Extra Moisturizing For Normal to Dry Hair

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Himalaya Protein Shampoo Extra Moisturizing For Normal to Dry Hair 

Enriched with extracts of protein-rich herbs, our new shampoo range nourishes your hair, giving you the three essential benefits that your hair needs – strength, reduced hair fall and protection from everyday damage. Specially formulated for dry hair that needs extra moisturizing and nourishment. An effective blend of herbs keep your hair strong, soft and manageable.





Key Ingredients:
• Fenugreek & Sesame: Rich sources of protein.
• Netted Melon & Aloe: Provide deep moisture for hair and scalp.
• Licorice: Helps promote hair growth.

Directions For Use:
Massage gently into wet hair and scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. Safe to use on artificially coloured or permed hair.

Price and Quantity:
Rs. 180 for 400 ml.

My experience with Himalaya Protein Shampoo Extra Moisturizing For Normal to Dry Hair 

Trusting the brand, I bought myself the biggest bottle of 400 ml. I dont want to sound rude or anything, but I have only one word for this product, ‘ Horrible’ I already have dry hair and bought this shampoo thinking it will really help to make my hair less dry and manageable as per its claims. But the claims fell flat right from the first time I used it. It’s one of most drying shampoos i have ever used. I usually oil my hair before a hair wash. When i used this shampoo, it made my hair extremely dry and more frizzy. It absolutely did nothing to tame dryness of my hair. The ends of my hair felt like straw (‘jhaadoo’ to be precise, lol) and I had these million tiny frizzy little monsters popping out of everywhere. 

Well, to compensate my hair for the torture I did to them with this shampoo, i treated them to a generous dose of warm coconut and olive oil and shampooed the very next day, of course with another shampoo. Long story short, i will never use this shampoo again. 

Do you have any recommendation for good shampoo for dry and frizzy hair ?

Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly Ek, Istamal Anek

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly, the humble jar of petroleum jelly that was discovered over 150 years ago has become an integral part of our daily lives today. It was originally discovered to be of medicinal use during World War II, when it was used to treat minor cuts and burns. This wonder product has today become a household, medicinal and even beauty staple with multiple uses!  


Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly undergoes a three step purification process which involves hydrogenation and double filtration, thus resulting in the purest form of petroleum jelly. Over time, this versatile product has become widely known for its excellent skin moisturization properties, as it forms a protective layer on the skin and traps in all the skin’s natural moisture. 

It's amazing how many things you can do with one little jar of Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly! Consumers have discovered unique and innumerable uses for this marvelous product! It’s most commonly known to treat chapped lips, cracked heels, dull and dry elbows, rough and ashy knees, minor scratches, amongst many other uses.  

Well known for its anti-bacterial properties, this little jar of magic also has many more innovative personal uses such as treating nappy rashes and healing scabs. Surprisingly Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly has also become a beauty staple with many cosmetic uses. It can be mixed with leftover lipstick to create a brand new lip gloss and cream blusher and can also be used as the cheapest and most efficient make-up remover.


Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly is available in 3 variants at affordable sizes and prices:
So rush out and buy your favorite Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly and enjoy its multiple uses!!


  Source - Press Release
 

Shopping at Slassy.com

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Brrrrrr....its so damn cold here already. Do you like winters ? I totally hate winters, especially winters here in Delhi. Winters to me are nothing but dry, gloomy and depressing days. Yes, that’s how badly i hate winters. I am a complete sunshine person. Love summers. I never had a chance to experience winters down south until a few years back, I went to Hyderabad during winters. Oh boy, winters there felt like a spring. My family had to literally drag me back to Delhi. 

Anyways, so how have you lovely girls been ? I hope you all are enjoying the festive spirit. Wishing you all a very very happy new year. 

Today’s review is about  a new online shopping website Slassy which comes from Stylish and Classy. Cute name isn’t it? they stock some high end brands like from Bourjois Paris, Organic Surge,  Maxfactor and Chambor. 


What Slassy says about itself 

Slassy is an India-based hip and trendy fragrances, skin care, cosmetics, hair care and beauty accessories store available exclusively online. We bring premium branded products to our customers across men's and women's categories. By leveraging the reach of the internet, we aim to bring a unique perspective to shopping in India. We provide quality products and unmatched superior customer service.

Our Vision
All good things begin with a vision! Slassy must be a progressive company committed to the future of the world of beauty. Without sacrificing any quality, Slassy will bring the consumer what they are looking for - products from prestigious brands at reasonable prices. Slassy constantly keeps abreast of trends to fulfil the goal of accommodating the changing needs of the consumers.

Our Mission
Our mission is to become the destination store for both men and women, offering the convenience of multiple brands and providing a personal high touch shopping experience that helps create lifelong customer relationships

At slassy we are obsessed with,
  • ·         Quality
  • ·         Customer Satisfaction

My experience with Slassy 
 Slassy stocks a lot of different products for skin care, hair care, makeup, bath products etc. like Bourjois, Chambor, Maxfactor, Organic Surge, Garnier, Lotus Herbals, Chambor, Olay, Giovanni, Biotique, Loreal etc. they offer free shipping for all order above Rs. 350, which is pretty reasonable. I was so amazed to find skincare products Giovanni also on their website.  Yup, you guessed it right. I already got myself a facial cleanser from Giovanni from Slassy.com.

Payment options
Slassy offers payment options like credit cards, debit cards, internet banking and very recently they also introduced cash on delivery option. So all you girls out there, who are paranoid about using your plastic cards online, this is for you. (I know, you must be thinking that I am from the stone age, still scared to use cards online, but I cant help it. LOL. I guess I have seen too much of cyber crimes already in my profession) 

I placed my order on 26, December and received a confirmation email within few minutes. The same evening, I received a confirmation and feedback call from their representative. He confirmed that they would be shipping my order the same day and also asked me about my experience of shopping at Slassy.com. I got my order on the morning of 28, December, within 48 hours of placing the order. The next day, i.e. today, I again received a call from their representative, confirming the delivery and for feedback.


The order came nicely wrapped in a sturdy cardboard box, filled with styrofoam cubes. I was a bit surprised when I saw that the products were not packed in any kind of bubble wrap or protective packing. When I expressed my concern during the confirmation and feedback call, their representative assured me that they have tested the packaging and it was damage proof. 

Here's what I got from Slassy 
They have a lot of other skincare and haircare products from Giovanni too. I wish I could buy all of it (sighs)

I had a great time shopping from Slassy and would be definitely going back for more. I would only suggest them to stock up on more brands and get some foreign brands too, to make makeup crazy girls like us even more crazy. 

Have you shopped from Slassy ? Which product do you want me to review from my purchase from Slassy

Disclaimer - I was given a discount voucher to purchase, but my review remains honest.

It’s not original, if it’s not “Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly


 Is your skin feeling dry even after applying Vaseline Petroleum jelly? Does it leave your skin looking rough and bruised? So are you using the original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly? Nowadays the market is flooded with cheap products that look like the original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly and are available at cheaper prices. But these moisturizers only last for a short time, making the skin drier which can cause more harm than good to your skin. 

The Original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly is a combination of mineral oils, paraffin and microcrystalline waxes, which makes it translucent and gives it a smooth texture. It goes through a three step purification process, which involves hydrogenation to remove chemical purities in the jelly. Further, it undergoes double filtration to remove the finest unwanted particles, thus making it the purest and smoothest form of jelly.
Dry skin is caused by the loss of moisture in the layers of the skin, which happens every second of the day due to exposure to harsh chemicals and rough weather conditions. Fake products use either Glycerine or Menthol, which moisturizes only the top layers of the skin for a short term and eventually leaves your skin dry and dehydrated.



The Original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly is absorbed rapidly into the skin and provides even moisturization through all three layers of the skin, locking in the skins natural moisture and helping it to repair itself from within naturally. It also forms a protective barrier on the surface of the skin to avoid the damage that is caused by harsh weather and polluted environments, thus resulting in soft and supple skin all day long.  Original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly is your ultimate skin expert, boasting of multiple skin uses. It’s not just a body moisturizer but can also be used as a night cream, make-up remover, to protect against nappy rash, minor bruises, post shaving etc. to name a few.   

Always, buy the Original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly after testing its four unique identification marks, i.e. the Original Vaseline logo in Blue and Silver, the triple purification seal, the pure skin jelly trademark and the correct spelling “VASELINE”. 

The Original Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly is available in three variants across all retail outlets pan India. So rush to your closest outlet to buy the Original Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to get healthy and glowing skin!
For further information, please contact: – IPAN Hill & Knowlton, Mumbai

Source : Press Release 

Divo Blush Brush Review

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Hey Girls,

Hope you all are doing well. Today's tiny miny review is about a blush brush by Divo. well, the review will be tiny miny because the blush brush is just average and i can't boast about anything about it.

The blush brush, I feel is not very good in terms of softness, thickness/density of hairs. The brush could have been better if the hairs were more in number i.e. dense and softer. it can put colour and blend, but to blend a blush well, i need to use this again and again, compared to Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki Brush. Don't be alarmed, it works like a charm when it comes to applying blushes. I just want more fluffy, soft and dense brushes for my blushes.

I don't find any other negative in this brush. It's a nice brush to carry in your bag for those on the move touch-ups. 





 If you look closely, it appears to be a better brush for contouring then applying blush.




Have you tried Divo Blush Brush ? Which is your favourite blush brush ?

I won't recommend and advise to buy this blush brush.

Disclaimer - Product sent by brand for consideration, but my review is honest.

Breda Watch Giveaway Winner

Friday, December 16, 2011
Hello Girls,

First of all, my aplogies for being so late in announcing the winner. I was a bit held up with few things. So, hold your breaths, because one lovely lady is going to win this watch.



So, without much ado, let me announce the winner.

 
and the Winner is



Congratulations, eve-O-lution. Please mail me your shipping details.

I hope you will love the watch.

Revlon Photoready Concealer in Light Medium - Review

Saturday, December 10, 2011
Revlon Photoready Concealer is a part of Revlon PhotoReady Range which was launched a few months ago by Revlon. I was looking for a heavy coverage concealer for my undereye dark circles and this concealer looked really promising. 


What Revlon claims about its Revlon Photo Ready Concealer 

  • All over face concealer helps erase imperfections and camouflage dark undereye circles
  • Full yet undetectable coverage 
  • Photochromatic pigments bend, reflect and diffuse light 
  • SPF 20
  • For a flawless, airbrushed appearance in any light.
  • Oil-free and fragrance-free

How to Apply

Apply under eyes and over any imperfections or dark spots, blend using fingertips in gently patting motion. Always try to select a concealer shade slightly lighter than skin tone particularly for the under eye area.

Price : Rs.700 For 3.2g, I got this for Rs. 630 from StyleCraze 

The Concealer

Revlon Photoready Concealer in Light Medium

My Take on Revlon PhotoReady™ Concealer


The concealer comes in a 6 different shades with SPF 20. I chose Light Medium for myself. The concealer comes in a stick packaging very similar to lipsticks. Makes it very easy to carry. The cap snaps shut tightly and won’t open on its own, rolling and hopping up and down in handbags. Let’s just come to the review. Like I said before, I was looking for a heavy duty concealer and this one works but only to some extent. It has a very subtle shimmer which gives a very soft glow to skin where it is applied.  The concealer is very creamy in texture and blends nicely with fingers. It does not dry out the skin where it is applied, unlike the Garnier Tinted Eye Roll on. One thing which troubles me is that I use it only for my under eyes and it stings my eyes a bit, though I take care to apply it away from my waterline, but it still stings. 


Swatch on Hand


Look how it covered my vein but completely, hence medium coverage



The Good things about Revlon PhotoReady Concealer:
  • I used it for heavy coverage but it can only give medium coverage. It looks layered up if I try to build it up for a heavy coverage.
  • Doesn’t settle into fines lines.
  • Can be blended very easily with fingers only. No need for brushes and sponges.
  • Suitable for my dry skin, though I think it will work great for dry skin also if set with a powder.
  • Gives a very light and subtle shimmer, making it a great product for everyday use.
  • It has a good staying power and lasts for almost 4-5 hours on me.
  • I can easily remove it with a facewash or cleanser. 
  • It has SPF20.

Cons of Revlon PhotoReady Stick Concealer:
  • Doesn’t provide heavy coverage and my under eyes look slightly ashy. Dark circles don’t get fully concealed. 
  • The price is on the higher side if compared with the quantity of product. 
  • Stings my under eyes even if I apply it away from my waterline. 
Do you think i am using it the wrong way ? if you have suggestions on how to use it, I am all eyes to read them and make it work. Do pour in.

Recommendation : A good concealer if you are  looking for light to medium coverage with a hint of shimmer/highlighter. Price is a bit on higher side, like all Revlon products. 

Shopping Experience with StyleCraze.com

Thursday, December 8, 2011

About StyleCraze and its Founder 

StyleCraze is the brainchild of Chetana, who is herself an Amateur Makeup artist from Hyderabad. She started Style craze to provide the best in Cosmetics & Beauty care products to Indians at affordable prices combined with legendary customer service. what prompted Chetana to start StyleCraze was the lack of variety in retail stores is a major concern for any Make up junkie. Like she says, ‘when it comes to beauty, I never compromise on the Brand or the shade. StyleCraze was started so that you dont have to compromise on your Beauty needs.’ 

Advantages of buying from StyleCraze 

a. Get access to the Largest collection of Cosmetics & Beauty care brands at one place
b. Upto 25% lower prices than Retail stores - No physical stores implies less costs, we prefer to pass this on to the customer in terms of lower prices
c. Amazing Customer Service: We pride in our Customer Service. All the products on the site are in stock & ready to ship. So we ship within a maximum of 3 Business days of receiving the order. 



My Experience with StyleCraze 

When I first started browsing through StyleCraze, I was so delighted to finally find the much sought after NYX Concealer on StyleCraze. I was not able to find it on any other shopping websites before. But it turned out that shade for my skin tone i.e. Beige was not available at that moment. So I sent an email to them. Well, I blinked and they replied to the email with the speed of lightening. I think MUA in a shop would take more time to find a product. Lol. They assured me that they will get it in 2 days and inform me. Yay..anyways, finally I got a Revlon concealer for myself because a friend recommended Revlon and I tried it too. To sum this small experience, they have a very prompt helpline type of service. Also, their claim about 3 day shipping is absolutely. I was sent a compact instead of concealer first. When I told Chetana about this, she immediately got the concealer dispatched and also arranged for getting the compact picked from my home. Another 3 days and the concealer was there, sitting pretty on my vanity. 

I found some other international brands like Bourjois, Maxfactor, Faces on StyleCraze. I was really really keen to get those little lovely Bourjois blushes, but controlled. With websites like StyleCraze, its getting harder and harder to control such urges. 

The best of their offerings would be 
  • 3 Day shipping - I placed my order and got an email within a few minutes confirming my order. They also informed me when they shipped my order and their claim of 3 day shipping is absolutely true. I got my order within 3 days. My order came in perfect condition with products were nicely packed in bubble wraps in a cardboard lined with Styrofoam balls and cubes. 
  • I had never seen Bourjois on any other websites where I shopped before. It was such a hard to find brand for me, but now it’s not. Chetana, can you get NARS to India, especially their NARS Orgasm Blush. Owning it will make my life worth living. :-D 
  • Cash on Delivery - I find cash on delivery the safest way to shop. It makes shopping so hassle free for women like me who are quite scared to use credit cards and net banking etc. but I am slowly getting a hang of these online payment things. 
  • Free shipping on Rs. 250 and above - StyleCraze offers free shipping for all orders above value of Rs. 250. 
Another thing which I loved about their services is the personalised touch which the add to their services. When I sent a query about the NYX concealer, they regularly kept on informing me about when it will be available with them. That too without me asking, and I already told you how prompt they are in replying to emails and queries. 

StyleCraze also offers different payment options like : - 
  • Cheque/demand draft
  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Cash on delivery
  • Net Banking 
What I ordered from StyleCraze





You can reach the website at www.stylecraze.com.
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Disclaimer - I was given a discount voucher for my purchases but my opinions remain honest.