A while ago, I came across a brand that claimed to be 100% natural and made by following age-old homemade recipes, in an Ayurvedic manner and completely free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, sulphates, silicones, polysorbates and PEG too- NATHABIT. Over the last couple of months, I have primarily used their face products and found that while they haven’t entirely aided in my pigmentations or acne … Continue reading Product Review: Clay Detox Face Pack
Whether one’s skin runs to dry or oily, we all need a bit of moisturiser on our faces eventually. In a place like Hyderabad with the dry climate, a light moisturiser goes a long well, even in the summers. Especially if it’s a gel-based one which cools while it softens the skin. Let’s find out a bit more about the Himalaya Natural Glow Kesar Face … Continue reading Product Review: Face Gel
Hello everyone! While most of us are familiar with these terms flying around all the time and pasted on the back of so many products on the actual and virtual shelves, from time to time we may forget what they actually stand for. Here’s a quick ready reckoner for the terms that many of our shopping choices contain. Do write in to me if I’ve … Continue reading Shopping dictionary
This review is of a brand that I’ve not used much. Whenever I have had occasion to use the products it’s been solely due to them being gifted since I usually find it quite OTT expensive. And since I’ve been pretty happy with the other products I’ve used on and off on my acne-prone face, I’ve not had much reason to check out their range. … Continue reading Product Review: Facial Cleaner With Sandalwood & Orange Peel
Wanting to look one’s best isn’t restricted to working professionals or even people going out to interact socially. When we look into the mirror and see a face with blemishes, spots and basically skin that looks less than healthy, it can impact our mood, frame of mind and also self-image. Having a quick fix for making the dark circles and spots vanish while the skin … Continue reading Guest Review: Concealer Palette
This is the first time am posting a review of a product that has been recommended by a doctor for relieving dry skin and keeping the skin healthy overall. While this isn’t a medicated product per se, it’s not the usual over the counter moisturiser that people usually know about. Excela Rich Facial Hydrating Lotion from Cipla ticks multiple boxes not only your daily skin … Continue reading Product Recommendation: Excela Rich Hydrating Facial Lotion
Anyone who suffers from problematic skin complete with blemishes, faces some tough choices when getting ready for any kind of interaction with people. Whether it’s a work meeting or a social one, we always want to look our best. And an even skin tone with marks and scars dotting the face is a major downer. That’s why after looking at multiple choices for a concealer, … Continue reading Product Review: Maybelline Concealer
Whether one is an ace at make-up or just goes with a touch of gloss and eyeliner to brighten their day, the plethora of make-up we have access to these days is here to stay. And over time, applying the various types of make-up has become easier. One such item is today’s product- the Honey Bronze Highlighting Dome by The Body Shop. This smallish dome … Continue reading Product Recommendation: Highlighting Dome by The Body Shop
Many of us are trying to streamline our lives and make them greener. We would like to reduce our carbon footprint to the maximum extent possible and eventually get to a state where’s it’s nil. And while that take a while to come about, it’s the smaller day-to-day actions which end up resulting in a big change if carried out by more of us. Our … Continue reading Guest Review: Eco-friendly Toothbrushes
I am a Bodyshop loyalist and have been since I fell for the mild and yet intoxicating smells coming out of a store in a mall in Mumbai nearly 20 years ago. Their products, while definitely not cheap, have been preferred choices over the years for personal use as well as gifts. The range of their products is restricted in terms of being largely centered … Continue reading Product Comparison: Body Butter Vs.Body Yogurt
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