INDIAN SIMPLE FESTIVE MAKEUP LOOK-DESI MAKEUP

Hello everyone!!!! As you all know our Indian culture is full is of festivals, its not only famous for sweets each festival has its own story and festival are like family gatherings where all women look beautiful in their desi attire...... Every one wants to look beautiful so today am showing how to look beautiful with simple makeup............

 For a good makeup it always start with base -if Ur base foundation and concealer is perfect then u'll get a flawless makeup look ........

• SERUM- Apply face serum gently tap it into your skin it will make your skin smooth.
• MOISTURIZER- Apply your favorite moisturizer -I used Nivea soft  
• CONCEALER-Color correct with your concealer or hide any blemishes or under eye dark circles blend it with a damp beauty blender until its completely blended..-LA giirl pro concealer.....
• FOUNDATION- Apply all over your your face and bled it with damp beauty blender..I have already made beginners foundation and concealer routine click the link bellow-Loreal true match...
• https://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/03/beginners-drug-store-foundation-and.html
• COMPACT- Use the same beauty blender to apply Ur compact all over your face special place where u crease-Maybelline.........
• EYE BROW- Filling your eye brow is so important it completely changes Ur look-wet n wild
• EYE SHADOW- For simple makeup little eye shadow does the magic- wet n wild eye shadow trio.... E335 shade.....
• EYE PENCIL- In a desi look kajal or eye pencil is a must but i have not used on my lower water line instead i used as a eye liner-Lakme iconic kajal .....
• LIPSTICK-If u wear a simple eye makeup and a bold or red lipstick it instantly gives a brighter look-LA colors... 
  

An Indian festive look never completes with a bindi and jumkha this will give you the desi look and completes the look.....

SUNSCREEN- LOTUS HERBALS SAFE SUN SPF 30 PA+++ UVA UVB

Sun screen are important which is not only for summers for all the seasons......when ever Ur going out the sun block is so important at least with SPF 30.. Today am reviewing one of my all time favorite sun block from LOTUS HERBALS - Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti-Tan Sunblock  active triple protection...... which comes in a orange tube with a flip open lid..... The product claims it for all skin type, with SPF 30 PA+++ UVA UVB .............

It is affordable and great product which i recommend to each and every one............The price of lotus herbals safe sun skin whitening anti tan sunblock is 215 Rs for 50 g in INDIA..........

The main reason for wrinkle or dark,damaged skin is because sun rays..So start using sun block every day throughout the year....Start at the young age so your skin is protected from pre mature ageing.........

What it claims?
A Unique sunblock creme exclusively formulated with lime Lime Blossom and Kiwi extracts to lighten skin and provide a healthy shield against skin tan/darkening caused by sun's UVA rays.Protects against all forms of UV damage. Sun burn, pre-mature ageing and skin cancer.....

My opinion- 

• It is affordable 
• Smells like flowers which i really like
• Texture is quite blendable and doesn't make u look like a ghost
• SPF 30 PAA+++ UVA UVB which is really good for daily use 
• Does what it claims

How to use ?
Apply liberally throughout the face and body evenly before 10 minutes stepping out of Ur house..................If Ur out for whole day in sun just keep re applying the sun block when ever u get time......

I'll repurchase it again and again........It has a 3 years of shelf life so that's the great part u can buy the bigger size and use..........
 

Beginners Drug Store Foundation And Concealer Routine For Indian Skin Tone

Make up is an addiction if U start wearing it u can't leave without it..... Many of us have uneven skin tone, blemishes,acne what ever it is we all are beautiful with our own skin- but some time we need to look more beautiful then we are, so here am starting the basics of make up............ How i do my foundation and concealer using drug store products........ When Ur a beginner just try some Drug store products which are affordable once u have some idea on make up U can start with the high end product........

This is my foundation and concealer picture with no other products on my face...........i haven't used eye liner ,lipstick,blush even my eyebrow is not done.....

FOUNDATION:

Foundation is some thing which comes with a different shades and different undertones.. Based on Ur undertone u can choose the foundation or if u get confused just ask the lady in the shop to help u out to get the correct shade of foundation..........Am using L'Oreal Paris True match foundation I usually prefer Liquid foundation and am in the shade Gold Beige,G4. This true match foundation is a liquid foundation which is easily bendable and has medium coverage -I always put one layer if i don't need much coverage which is OK for me.. Layering too much of foundation on to Ur skin leads to caking. This is one of my favorite drug store foundation......

TIPS -Apply primer before applying foundation which mattifies the skin and then apply foundation, never use fingers to apply your foundation -the heat produced from the finger tips will melt the foundation and after some time your makeup looks cakey....Use beauty blender or foundation brush.....Take a beauty blender run under tap water and squeeze the water and take a pump of the foundation and Bounce the sponge all over the face- don't rub the foundation into the skin...

CONCEALER 

Concealers are used to hide the hyper pigmentation,blemish,acne -now a days highlighting is on trend u can use 1 or 2 lighter shades of concealer to highlight and exact same shade as Ur skin tone to cover your dark circle, hyper pigmentation.....Am using my drug store L.A Girl PRO CONCEALER in the shade cool tan GC980.. I use it for under eye dark circles, blemishes and hyper pigmentation....

TIPS- Apply concealer in a v shape under your eye use the damp beauty blender to blend the concealer, always look up when blending concealer under eye so it wont show up fine lines under the eye after some time..... To get a flawless look just keep blending your foundation and concealer.......

TEA TREE SKIN CLEARING TONER for blemished skin -The body shop

The Body Shop -Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner is the best purchase i have ever made on a skin care product.. Am someone who really didn't take good care of my skin in the past but lately I have learnt and discovered new things to take care of my Skin.... TONER- is something which should not be missed in YOUR skin care routine.....Use it daily after cleansing Ur face..........

I have acne prone, combination skin, so i decided to give a try on this product as its suitable for blemish skin....Now a days there is lot of craziness over TEA TREE products because of there good properties..... Am using it since 2 months- Tea tree skin clearing toner stings a bit but that's not too strong which i really don't mind....... And it has a tingling sensation which u get using a toner that's really normal(some say toner's burn there skin)

Any product if your using u won't get the results immediately, use it religiously to see the better result.....

What they claims?
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner suitable for blemished skin - sweeps away traces of impurities for clearer looking skin. Leaves skin looking mattified. Infused with tamanu oil...

INGREDIENTS-  Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Tapioca starch polymethylsilsesquioxane, caprylyl glycol, PEG-40Hydrogenated castor oil, glycerin,Melaleuca altemifolia leaf oil, allantoin, calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, salix alba bark extract, sodium hydroxide,limonene, hamamelis,virginiana extract, citral,leptospermum petersonii oil, tocopherol,caramel.

My review?
It does what it claims, it mattified skin and reduces the size of my pores before if I wear makeup my pores used to seen in large size but gradually it has been reduced so i'll repurchase this product....

Warning- Don't use it if u have dry and sensitive skin it makes still more dry and end up with dry patches on skin..Avoid contact with eye..

TIP: If u wanna give a try take a sample size products first try and then buy a full size if u like the product...It comes in a 60 ml bottle....... As all products doesn't suit every skin......

Affordable Lipstick for Indian skin tone- ELLE 18 color pops MATTE

All lip colors doesn't suit everyone,so today am helping u to find some good and affordable shade for dusky skin tone or Indian skin tone...If Ur a matte lover then U should try this product......

I love lipsticks and bright colors are my kind, what ever people think am in love with this bright colors.......

ELLE 18 COLOR POPS MATTE -   I am using ELLE 18 products from my college days and recently they have launched there matte collection and i really like the texture of the product which is smooth and it doesn't dry the lips like other matte lipsticks which is the best part..........

This comes with a black packaging and women's face with a bright lipstick, the ELLE 18 lipsticks shade is -R33

code RED.

This best part is for 4.3g product it retails for Rs.100 which is really affordable..

Usually makeup products don't display there shelf life but ELLE 18 products display the shelf life of their product, it has 24 months of shelf life from the manufacturing date....
One thing it doesn't last long whole day and it's not kiss proof it sticks to Ur coffee cup- U should touch up in between its good for daily use.....

I have done a swatch on my lips to show how it looks on me...... I do reviews of the product which really I love and if am using it from long run....So I think this this small review helped u all.........

Nair easi wax -Waxing strips (review)

Nair easi wax-Large waxing strips are really life savers for me, and they are easy to use........The Nair waxing strips claims this strips for all skin type and ideal for removing unwanted hair from the body quickly and easily. In just few minutes, your skin will be left smooth and hair free for several weeks.Nair easi wax is suitable for most body areas,leaving you with totally touchable skin......It comes with 20 wax strips and they are dermatologically tested.

This was recommended to me by my friend 3 years back since then this waxing strips are my life savers.. Before was quite scared about using home waxing -it might hurt me or my skin but this really made my skin smooth.....I use it for my legs every 2 or 3 weeks, and i use this for my legs only.......

How to use it?

• Warm strips between palms and slowly peel apart.
• Smooth onto skin in direction of hair growth.
• Hold skin taut and firmly zip strips back.
  

Use this strips on clean skin with no moisturizer and use sun screen before going out. Do a patch test before using this strips. Not suitable for use by people suffering from diabetics or circulatory problems.

It also contains 2 after care wipes, it helps to remove any wax residue,soothe the skin and moisturise to leave skin feeling soft, silky and smooth..

Price- $12.95 for 20 wax strips

I bought it from MUSTAFA Singapore

8 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR FEELING DOWN

All of us have those days in our life- when we feel down, don't want to do anything we just get irritated with every thing at that point of time.......I'll help u all how to over come this problem. This is just my experience and what i do when am feeling down/low.......

1. Gym,stretching,swimming - I know when u feel low u just don't wanna do anything, when u go to gym burn some extra calories which really makes Ur mind fresh and u'll feel energized, going to gym, doing some stretching, or swimming is really good for your body as well as mind. When we do physical exercises our muscles get relaxed which intern makes our mind relaxed and u'll never feel low......
   
2. Talk to your friend  - When Ur feeling down u can talk to some one u love or to Ur friend with whom u can share Ur feelings. Talk about their life,laugh with them,share Ur feelings with them -this really makes u happy and relaxed at the same time..........When u feel pampered and loved that's the best heal u can get from someone u love............I have written a blog on Having friends for life https://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/02/having-friends-for-life.html
   
3. Bake/cook- Bake something which u like for yourself or for family or cook some new dish.....Which really makes u feel good about u when Ur family members really love what u have prepared..... Just try it u'll love the feeling.....
   
4. Love yourself- U'll feel down or low when U don't love yourself first love yourself which makes u feel great about u....https://makelifesimplewithme.blogspot.sg/2017/02/love-yourself.html
   
5.  Shopping-  Hey who doesn't love shopping girls,what ever time, what ever mood we can shop at least window shopping no body wanna miss that chance:)This really changes Ur mind.....Get some good fitting cloths which makes u feel confident....
   
6. Clean your house- Yes u should clean Ur house which keeps u busy and U'll forget every thing. If Ur house is clean which makes Ur mind fresh and satisfied, which exactly what U want.........Clean Ur kitchen,bathroom,living, bedroom -Wash Ur cloths,mop the floor....
   
7. Go for a salon- Go to some salon get a hair cut, wax, facial anything which u prefer.... or go for a massage and get relaxed ......
   
8.  Organize your closet- Everyone wants a clean and organized closet but it will be mess in our daily life- if Ur like me then cleaning Ur closet makes u happy. I bet U just try these things in Ur daily routine u'll never feel down/low later on..........
   

VLCC- Mud Face pack

VLCC - Mud Face Pack is for all skin type as they have mentioned.. It cleanses ,firms and brightens the skin..As now a days we all are to much into face mask, mud face pack the name itself is some thing natural..... If Ur a Indian u'll be familiar with VLCC product... My mom always used to get VLCC facial kits for her, so am quite familiar with this brand.........As am staying out of India I can't get my hands on it so-but recently I found this in mustaffa Singapore  and i just bought and tried the mud face pack.........

What it claims?

This unique formulation enriched with Kaolin,Turmeric Extract and Mint oil cleanses the deep sealed impurities and toxins and helps to remove excessive oil from the skin making it spotless and beautiful. It also helps to improve blood circulation that tightens  and brightens the skin..........

My opinion:

I am using it from three months, monthly twice or thrice i'll use this before sleep or even during day time if am not going out. The VLCC mud face mask has a sandalwood kind of smell which is bearable, it makes my skin feel fresh and clean.... After the regular use my acne spots have be reduced........

How to apply:

Apply a thick layer of this mask on a clean face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes until it dry, wipe of with wet towel or wash it with water. Apply a moisturizer after cleaning Ur face...... 

DO A PATCH TEST BEFORE APPLYING IF U HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN    

Net wt:70g

Watsons-nose pore strips

Hello welcome to my blog..........

Today am reviewing Watsons nose strips, am comparing between the charcoal nose pore strips and deep cleansing nose pore strips as both are from the same brand- I just need to give reviews in a same blog.......so lets see what they claim....

Charcoal nose pore strips:

Watsons Charcoal Nose Pore Strips contain charcoal powder which has strong blackhead removal and oil absorption properties. With added witch Hazel Extract, these nose pore strips leave your pores clean..

Usage: Clean and then wet the nose area. Dry your hands and apply nose pore strips. Smooth and press down firmly over nose and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Peel off then rinse thoroughly with water.

Made in Korea

Watsons deep cleansing nose pore strips:

Watsons deep cleansing nose pore strips clean clogged pores and help remove unwanted black heads.

Usage: Clean and then wet the nose area. Dry your hands and apply nose pore strips. Smooth and press down firmly over nose and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Peel off then rinse thoroughly with water.

Made in Korea

Storage period :3 years

My opinion :

I feel both these nose pore strips are quite similar and does what they claim....And they are more affordable then the other nose pore strips............They remove the blackheads and make the nose feel soft for some time which I like:) worth the money just give a try u may like it...