Insta Makeup House : One Stop Shop For All Your Beauty Needs

I'm a makeup hoarder... lately i haven't been posting my hauls cause i have too many pending reviews. This post had to come up as i had to make sure you check out Insta Makeup House if u haven't already checked them out on Instagram.

For all of you, who aren't on Instagram... you are missing out on this amazing store that houses luxury brands as well as local brands such a Miss Claire.

A Lil Bit About Insta Makeup House:

Insta Makeup House in an Instagram store that brings Makeup to your doorstep. They give u access to brands that you may otherwise not be able to buy in India at pocket friendly rates. You can check them out on Instagram HERE.

I received a beautiful basket from them filled with goodies. I was delighted with the products they sent me.

The list of the products I got:

•  CHANEL Blush & Eyeshadow Palette 
•  MAC Lip Pigment Liquid Lipstick 
•  MAC Lipstick
•  ANNELIES Matte Lipstick
•  DIOR J'ADORE Perfume - Sampler
•  Makeup Blender

I will individually review the products soon. I'm really excited to try out the makeup blender. In the meantime don't forget to check out Insta Makeup House on Instagram.

Do let me know what you like from this store! Please leave your comments below.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania All That Glitters : Review & NOTD

Hi Everyone,

As usual i keep going MIA for a while..I've been meaning to post this review since  a long time. A couple of months back Maybelline launched the Glitter Mania nail paints in India. I resisted picking them up for quite some time... The moment i tried these nail paints i was smitten by this range. Today i am going to review that shade All That Glitters.

About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:

Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.

Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades

Price & Quantity:

Rs.125 for 8 ml

My Experience:

Maybelline Color Show Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and You need just two coats to get an opaque finish.

The shade All That Glitters is a lovely yellow gold shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a beautiful shade and will never look OTT. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. This is perfect for the upcoming Shaadi Season. I can definitely see myself using this shade a lot in the upcoming months.

This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes. But now that issue is solved for me... I've got any amazing Nail Polish remover from Colorbar with which i can remove this glitter polish within seconds... shall review that soon

Pros:

1. Simple and compact packaging
2. Good quality brush
3. Dries very fast
4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
5. Beautiful yellowgold shade with shimmer and glitter particles
6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks

Cons:

1. Difficult to take off 

Final Views: 

Maybelline is one of my favourite brands and I'm highly impressed by this range as well... If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Plus, All That Glitters is such a pretty shade.... Perfect for the wedding season!  

Hope you liked this review. If you want to review any specific glitter mania shade first,do let me know in the comments below! I love reading and replying to all your comments.

Don't forget to participate in the ongoing giveaway HERE.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Fab India Neem Tulsi Soap Review & Price

Hello Peeps,

Hope you enjoyed Diwali! How did you celebrate? I didn't do much cause i was working :(
Hoping you had a lovely weekend as well :)

You guys must think, this girl keeps doing Haul posts but doesn't review any of them... hehe.. So today i'm reviewing a product which was featured in myFab India & Faces Haul. I'm going to review the Neem Tulsi Soap
.

About Fab India Neem Tulsi Soap:

Fab India Neem Tulsi Soap infused with the goodness of neem and tulsi known for their anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties help clean the skin. Fab India Neem Tulsi Soap is made with a perfect blend of essential oil and natural extracts which cleans the skin deeply and also helps to moisturize the skin.

• Makes skin soft and supple.
• Deep cleans the skin.
• Prevent acne and blemish.

Price & Quantity:

Rs. 45 for 50 grams / Rs.75 for 100 grams

Ingredients: 

Soap Base (Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Water, Propylene Glycol, Sugar, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA and BHT), Glycerine, Castor Oil, Aloe Vera, Neem Leaves, Neem Extract, Basil Oil.

My Experience with Fab India Neem Tulsi Soap:

Fab India soaps are available in two size variants of 50 & 100 grams, I really like that. The 50 g variant is a travel bar and i find that very convenient for me. When i'm travelling I hate using the soaps which the hotels provide, at these times a travel bar can be your savior.

Now, lets talk all about the soap. The Fab India soaps come in a very simple packaging. Honestly i don't see how the packaging matters, when u are going to rip it of and thrash it. The Neem Tulsi Soap is yellowish brown in colour. It has a pretty strong fragrance and it lingers on for a while. Those who don't like strong fragrances, you should just skip this all together.

The soap lathers a lot and cleanses the body really well. It has a thin layer of tiny scrubby elements and  I loved it... They were not at all harsh. I hope Fab India converts this into a Scrub soap, i'm sure it would be amazing! Fab India are u listening to me... The soap lasted me for about two weeks and i'm satisfied wit h it.

Final Verdict:

I really liked using this soap. My skin felt good while using this soap and i simply loved the fragrance. If you like trying out new soaps then do try the Fab India Soaps. They aren't too pricey plus you get the benefit of trying out the travel bar and saving yourself a few bucks.

Have you tried Fab India soaps before?

Hope you liked this review?

Do let me know your views in comments below.

xoxoxo

Karishma

First Glimpse : Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor

Hi Girls,

Today i'm going to just introduce a new product that is launched in the market. You can consider it as a first impressions sort of post. I will post a detailed review once i have used the product for a couple of months to know the exact results that i got from it.

The product i'm talking about today is Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor... which is something that will reduce the hair growth over time and hence give you freedom from regular hair removal procedure. Some people may compare it to laser... I think this is a safer mechanism and more cost effective than laser. I can say this with utmost confidence as i have undergone laser and i haven't seen a huge difference in hair growth.

The key highlights of this product are:

1. It is India's first natural hair inhibitor
2. Made in the Himalayas with natural spring water
3. Made from ingredients which are derived from plan extracts
4. Free of Parabens
5. Sturdy and fuss free packaging
6. Not as expensive as laser treatment
7. The most important fact is that the brand is asking you to use it only for 5 days... Kudos to the company

I hope i have tempted you enough. I have used the product twice daily for 5 days on my hands and upper lip. The cream feels very light weight and gets easily absorbed into the skin but its pretty hot these days so it does get a little greasy sometimes. The pump packaging is very convenient and easy to travel with just in case you need to take it along with you.

Will do a detailed review on Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor very soon.

Hope you liked this first glimpse. Do leave your views in comments.


xoxoxo
Karishma

Plum Green Tea Face Mask Review & Price

Hello my Beauties!

Hope you have had a lovely week and enjoying your weekend right now! I worked really long hours this week and yesterday I wen't out for a lovely bloggers meet. Will post about the bloggers meet very soon. Today I'm going to review a lovely mask from the brand called Plum. The brand name is so unique! The biggest plum point for this brand is the fact that their products are free from parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, SLS, DEA and PABA. Doesn't this excite you enough? Read on to know more about the Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask.

About Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask:

No mean mask! Acne-prone skin needs multi-dimensional care - to cleanse, care, control acne, prevent recurrence, and to do all of this gently - phew! No mean mask, this.

Oxidation of skin-produced sebum leads to acne. Green tea-extracts are known anit-oxidants. Clays absorb excess oil and weed out dead skin, helped by glycolic acid.  

Price & Quantity: 

Rs. 475 for 60grams

Ingredients: 

Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Bentonite, Ctetaryl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerine, Glycolic Acid, Fragrance, FDA approved colors.

My Experience with Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask:

Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask comes in a clear glass tub with a white screw on lid. Its a little heavy but I don't really carry a mask around in my bag so it hardly bothers me. Its a sturdy and very convenient packaging. 

It looks like just any another mud pack but when once you apply you will surely know the difference. When i first looked at the product, it looked pretty thick and i thought it would be difficult to apply. The consistency is slightly thicker than other face packs i have used but it was so easy to apply it on my face. It was a very smooth application contrary to what i had imagined.

It has the scent of green tea which lingers on till the face pack completely dries off which is about 15 - 20 minutes. The time to keep the face pack on would be entirely dependent on how thick is the layer that you applied. I did not feel any discomfort when i applied this pack but you might feel a slight tingling sensation when u apply the face pack.

Once i removed the pack, my skin looked so much better. The tiredness of my skin vanished. It gave a really healthy glow to my skin which lasted for a few days. My skin felt so much smoother as well. It controlled the oiliness a lot... I have a combination skin and it worked exceptionally well. I don;t face a lot of acne issues... but i may have one or two on my face. After using this i haven't seen any new ones on my face! 

Pros:

1. Very convenient and sturdy packaging
2. Lovely green tea fragrance
3. Does not contain harmful chemicals like parabens,etc.
4. Thick is consistency but easy to apply
5. Applies very smoothly onto the skin
6. No discomfort on my end but u may feel a slight tingling sensation which subsides in a couple of seconds
7. Removes excess oil from skins
8. Reduces the recurrence of acne
9. Removes dead skin
10. Gives a healthy glow to the face
11. Works amazingly well for combination skin but think this should work well for other skin types as well.

Cons:

1. Honestly, i don't have any cons for this product

Final Views:

A face pack is a must in my Sunday skin pampering session. I really liked how this worked on my skin. Do give this product a try if you like to use products which do not have harmful chemicals in them. Plum also does not test it's products on animals! I'm really proud to have used products of this brand. You will keep seeing this brand on my blog for sure.

You can check out their website Here.

Hope you enjoyed this review. Do leave your views in the comments.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Disclaimer: Products sent by brand. Honest opinion.

Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania Paparazzi Purple : Review & NOTD

Hi Everyone,

Once again i have been MIA for a longtime. I think i should just stop writing this on my posts now! Lol...Anyway... I've been meaning to post this review since  a long time. A couple of months back Maybelline launched the Glitter Mania nail paints in India. I resisted picking them up for quite some time... Then i thought let's try at least one shade... there's no harm plus it doesn't even cost a bomb like other glitter polishes. So i went ahead and bought the shade Paparazzi Purple. Oh boy,after using this shade i was completely smitten by range. Slowly and steadily i have picked up almost all the shades :P 

About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:

Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.

Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades

Price & Quantity:

Rs.125 for 8 ml

My Experience:

Maybelline Color Show Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and You need just two coats to get an opaque finish.

The shade Paparazzi Purple is a pretty purple shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a slightly dark shade but i really love the way it looks on my nails. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes.

Pros:

1. Simple and compact packaging
2. Good quality brush
3. Dries very fast
4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
5. Beautiful purple shade with shimmer and glitter particles
6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks

Cons:

1. It's a dark shade which some people may not like
2. Difficult to take off 

Final Views: 

Maybelline is one of my favourite brands and I'm highly impressed by this range as well... I went ahead and picked up 5 more shade *grins* If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Plus, Paparazzi Purple is such a pretty shade....  

Hope you liked this review. If you want to review any specific glitter mania shade first,do let me know in the comments below! I love reading and replying to all your comments.

xoxoxo

Karishma

Mini Reviews of The Nature's Co Cherry Face Wash & Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash

Hi Everyone

Hope you are having a good day! I'm feeling so good that i'm getting a chance to blog 2 days in a row... I got down early from work today owing to Ganpati Visarjan. Anyway, somewhere in May i reviewed The Nature's Co Beauty Wish Box April Edition. You can checkout the post Here. So i received 6 deluxe sample products. Of which i have used up two. Ill share mini reviews of the Cherry Face Wash & Lemon Peel Exfoliating Wash.

The Nature's Co Cherry Face Wash:

This lovely face wash came in a clear plastic bottle with a Flip cover. The sample i got was 15 ml and that's pretty good enough to decide whether you like it on not. Since this was a small bottle i carried it around with me on a work trip. This bottle lasted me over two weeks with me washing my face a minimum two times.

The face wash is cherry red in color going with the theme of the face wash. It contains Aloe vera extract and cherry extract. I definitely prefer if my skin care products have natural ingredients. It also has strong cherry fragrance. I really like it! It lathers well, and makes my skin feel super soft. I'm definitely going to stock up on this in the future.Sadly, it didn't do much in oil control. But that's fine by me!

The Nature's Co Lemon Peel Exfoliating Body Wash:

I love body washes! Currently, i am obsessed with handmade soaps so it was refreshing to try out this body wash. It has a lemony scent to it. It contains kiwi seeds and walnut grits which gave a centle exfoliation. It wasn't harsh.. but i don't think it was good enough for me... i think i prefer a little more exfoliation! The sample i got was 20 ml which was good enough for 4 washes.

It lathered really well and left my skin feel refreshed. It made my skin softer as well. The lemony scent does linger on for a while... Which some may not like! Honestly, this wasn't an extremely good product nor was it a bad one. I am still undecided if i should stock up on this one.

Hope you enjoyed reading these mini reviews! I plan to review other samples that i have as well.
Do leave your comments

xoxoxo
Karishma

Fab India & Faces Haul

Hi Girls,

Its Sunday! And i'm back with a haul post once again.Hope you guys had a lazy and fun day.
A couple of weeks back i had to meet a friend at the mall for some coffee and catching up! She got stuck in traffic and i couldn't resist roaming around and picking up some stuff!!!

So during my little time alone i went in a couple of stores but nothing really excited me to shop! Then i walked into Fab India and i just couldn't resist picking up these lovely soap bars! I did like a couple of their face packs,etc. but i have a huge stock off stuff to finish up so i just bought the soaps.

Honestly, i have a stock of soaps as well but i just couldn't resist picking these cuties from Fab India ( I have two more soap hauls coming up...)  

After that i walked into Faces Cosmetics! They had some lovely offers going on... I wish i could remember them for you. (Sorry!)

I picked up three lipsticks from the Go Chic Range! After that i just controlled my shopping urges and waited till my friend arrived!

So listing out all that i picked up!

FAB INDIA:

1. Mint Soap (Rs.75 for 100g)
2. Lavender & Basil (Rs.75 for 100g)
3. Rose (Rs.50 for 50g)
4. Jasmine (Rs.50 for 50g)
5. Neem Tulsi (Rs.50 for 50g)

FACES:

1. Go Chic Lipstick - Wicked
2. Go Chic Lipstick - Wild Orchid
3. Go Chic Lipstick - Wild Blush

Hope you liked this haul... Will share reviews and swatches soon! I have a huge line up of reviews for you lovely people... 

XOXOXO

Karishma

Maybelline ColorShow Denim Dash : Review & NOTD

Hi Girls,

Its friday and i’m back with another nail paint review. It’s a shade from the Maybelline Color Show Range! As i ahd said earlier that everyone has loved this range and I love it too… Today I will review a beautiful shade Denim Dash. I have picked up a couple of more shades and one from the glitter mania range as well, will review them soon. Hope you enjoy this post!

Maybelline Claims: Stay right on trend from your tips to toes with new Maybelline Color Show. Our gel based formula with color popping pigments, comes in 40 bold, super stylish shades that look great on nails. So go on, mix, match and make the most of color.

Price & Quantity:
Rs.75 for 6ml

My Take on the product:
I love the packaging : simple and compact. The shade is a lovely matte blue with some micro blue shimmers in it. Its again a unique colour and looks exactly like the shade of denim so well it has an apt name!

The formula and consistency is really good. It applies almost opaque in one coat but two coats give you the proper color to your nails. Its dries into a matte finish pretty fast and im really loving the way the shimmer adds more definition to this shade.

Its lasts for 4 days without any chipping if you dont use a top coat. With a top coat it will definitely last longer but then it doesnt look matte. So i avoid the top coat!

i'm simply in love with this shade. If you are looking for a vibrant blue nail paint... Definitely give this a try... amazing quality by maybelline!

Have you tried Denim Dash by Maybelline? Which is your favourite shade from Maybelline ColorShow Range? Do leave your comments!

XOXO
Karishma

NYX Haul!!!!

 Hello People!

Like I mentioned in my last post that Fridays would be dedicated to Nail Paints Reviews and nail care,etc. In a similar way Sundays are going to be dedicated to haul posts and any other random ramblings that i have to share with you lovely people!

Today im sharing a mini haul that i did from NYX via a friend who ahd gone to the States... I have always read such lovely reviews of their products online especially the lip products and i just couldn't wait to get my hands on them. Finding NYX is India is easy... Its available online and in stores like Beauty Centre in Mumbai. Only problem is that the shade that you might be wanting isn't available and they don't seem to restock the items soon. Also, the products are slightly pricey... not that they will burn a whole in your pocket but im sure you understand the feeling... In USA its available for $6 and its priced in India at Rs.750... u get the picture right!

Well i was ready to pay the price but whatever i wanted was not available and i was so sad. My childhood friend was in US for a while and it never struck me that i could ask her to get me some stuff! So like right at the end of her trip i texted her if she could get me some stuff from NYX. Well she had no clue about makeup but i sent her my list and she managed to get 4 items out of the 6 i asked her for! So sweet na...

The four products that i got from NYX are:

1. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Antwerp ($5.99/ Rs.750)
2. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - San Paulo ($5.99/ Rs.750)
3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Addis Ababa ($5.99/ Rs.750)
4. NYX Soft Matte Lipstick - Chloe ($3.99/ Rs.395)

Im so in love with these lip products from NYX. These have such rich pigmentation and long lasting. They are pretty moisturising as well!

Have you tried any products from NYX! Do share your opinions/views about them.
Hope you enjoyed this post...

XOXOXO

Karishma

Avon Inky Blue Matte Nail Polish : Review & NOTD

Hi Girls,

Hope you have been good... I've missed blogging a lot. So I'm back today with a review of a  matte nail polish from Avon in the shade Inky Blue. The post is going to be short. I don't want to bore you with unnecessary details. Read on! 

Price & Quantity: Rs.135 for 8 ml

But you can easily get it on discount as Avon keeps having amazing offers...

My views:

So today in reviewing this unique shade which is a rich ink blue with slight shimmer to it. You can clearly notice in it bottle but it doesn't show up on the nails. I don't really mind that. If you see the pics clearly it looks more purple-ish in the bottle but on the nails it looks like a deep ink blue shade. 

The polish applies slightly streaky if not applied properly. I had a tough time the first time around! The best part about this nail paint is the fact that it dries and settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds... I'm pretty impressed with that.

One swipe is all you need to get an opaque coat of the shade on your nails. It stayed on my nails for 3 days the first time without chipping and 4 days the second time. That's not so bad given the price tag.

Pros:

1. Unique Ink Blue Shade
2. Dries into a matte finish in a couple of seconds
3. Opaque color  in just one swipe 
4. Stays on for 3 - 4 days without any chipping

Cons:

1. Its a little streaky. I had a lot of issues when i was applying it for the first time.

Overall Verdict: Its a pretty unique shade which settles into a matte finish in a couple of seconds. Lasts for 3- 4 days without any chipping with an even amazing price tag. I think you should definitely try out this range.

I know lately i have been posting a lot of nail paint reviews... so i have finally decided that i will post nail paint reviews on Fridays... will come up with some name for that as well! Hope you liked this review... Do leave your comments below!

XOXOXO
Karishma