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About Eleena Alphonso

Hello! I'm Eleena and I live in Goa, the land of sun, sand and sea. I love blogging. I'm a foodie so I love to cook and eat too. I am an online shopping addict and an ardent football fan.

Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick Pink Blush Review and Swatches

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Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick Pink Blush Shade No.614 Review

by Eleena

Hello Everyone!
Lotus Herbals Pure Colors is a 100% vegetarian range of moisturizing lip colors available in 22 rich, sophisticated shades including peaches, pinks and nutty browns, enriched with the botanical extracts of Aloe Vera and Jojoba. Sounds so good doesn’t it? Read on to know more about this Lotus Herbals Pink Blush lipstick.

Claims of Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick:

100% Vegetarian
Ultra Moisturizing
Uniform dispersion of pigments
Rich payoff
Smooth application
Shades for all
Total Shades – 22

Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick Price:

Rs. 245

Shade Reviewed:

614 Pink Blush

Key Ingredients:

Aloe Vera & Jojoba

Shelf Life:

3 years from the date of manufacture

My Take on Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick Pink Blush:

I just cannot do without a lipstick. I’m addicted to it. I’m not a lip gloss person as lip glosses do not stay on long and are sticky. Also I don’t need that extra shine on my lips as my facial skin is super oily (that’s enough of shine!). So I prefer matte or satin finish lipsticks. Here is a review on a shade which will be loved by all and is personally by favorite.

The lipstick case is gold and beige in colour. The packaging is okay. Not great though. The gold colour of the inner tube fades away after some time. The cap shuts tightly and is thus travel friendly.

The lipstick has a faint fragrance which is not bothersome at all. It goes away soon after application.

Pink Blush is a warm pink colour with mauve undertones. It does look very dark in the tube, but on the lips it shows up as a medium toned lipstick. It glides on smoothly. Everyone loves such lipsticks which are smooth to apply. It has no shimmers and the finish is somewhat matte and slightly glossy. This shade is very pigmented. Just two swipes will give you opaque coverage and hides pigmentation. It may show up slightly different on pigmented lips. I prefer applying a lip balm underneath as it is a bit drying but you won’t be bothered much about the drying part.

It stays put on my lips for around 3 hours and after that fades away evenly and leaves behind a pinkish tint. Considering the affordable price, the staying power is okay. I like the fact that it doesn’t settle in fine lines and doesn’t bleed at all. I always prefer using a lip liner.

This shade will suit everyone from fair skinned to dusky skinned. You don’t have to worry about this shade not suiting you. This is a very affordable product and perfect for daily use. Office goers can wear this shade without any worries (definitely not a loud shade). In fact anyone can pull it off! Right from teenagers to middle aged ladies.

I apply a light coat of foundation on my lips to act as a base. This helps to even out the color Always remember to remove the excess color from your lips. Blot your lips with a tissue to absorb the excess colour and apply a second layer of the lipstick. Your lipstick will stay on longer if you fill the whole lip with a light lip liner. Darker lip liner will darken the look of your lipstick.

PROS of Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick Pink Blush:

Affordable
Very pigmented
Staying power is around 3 hours
Doesn’t settle in fine lines
100% vegetarian
Doesn’t bleed
This shade will suit all skin tones
No shimmers
Available in 22 shades to choose from
Travel friendly packaging

CONS of Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick Pink Blush:

Packaging can be improved
Cannot identify the shade easily if you have many lipsticks. You have to read the label at the bottom every time.

MABH Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick Pink Blush?:

Yes! This shade is for all. There is no harm in trying this one. Office goers will love this shade for everyday use. I also own Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick in Red rose Shade which is another lovely shade that can be worn daily.

Would I Repurchase Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipstick Pink Blush?:

Not sure, as it will last long and I would like to try out other shades from this range.

Have you tried Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lipsticks? Which is your favorite shade?

Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips for Sensitive Skin Review

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Due to my busy work schedule, I am always on the lookout for products which would save my time. So here is a review on one such product from Veet.

Price:

Rs. 80 for 8 strips

Contents:

The box contains 8 (4 double sided) wax strips, 2 perfect finish wipes & a leaflet.

Precautions:

My Experience:

These wax strips are easy to use if you follow the steps properly. Please do not hurry. The pack contains 8 (4 double sided) wax strips and also 2 perfect finish wipes. I will not mention the procedure in detail as the instruction picture is given above for better understanding.

I picked up the ‘Sensitive skin’ variant as I have very sensitive skin and the other variants are comparatively more painful than that of the ‘Sensitive skin’ variant.

I like the fact that these strips are ready to use and does not need heating up. Just warm it up with your hands, peel off the strips and apply immediately on a clean and dry area which is to be waxed. It is very important to hold the area tightly when you pull out the strip to avoid pain and also remember to pull the strip opposite to the direction of your hair growth.

This product works well if you have thin and light hair. You have to keep on using the strip till it loses its grip in removing hair; then you can use a new one. If you have coarse hair (which is a result of shaving) then you will need more strips. I don’t prefer shaving as a hair removal method as the hair grows faster and it is a very short term solution. These wax strips keep my skin smooth and hair free for around a fortnight and then the hair re-grows a bit finer. These wax strips have a nice and mild fragrance.

The best option is going to the parlour as the waxing procedure is less painful and you get better services. Veet wax strips is like an emergency option just in case you are unable to go out. But if you compare the time and money spent in the parlour, using Veet wax strips is a better option.

The strips can be cut into sizes according to your preference while using them on the underarm area. But I wouldn’t recommend using them on underarms as the area is sensitive and it may bleed.

Some of you may find the entire process time consuming and messy. But once you get the hang of it, you will find it easier to use.

After waxing, you have to use the Perfect finish wipes to clean out the wax form the skin. But I am a bit disappointed with these wipes as they are too greasy and do not remove the sticky wax residue completely. A little word of caution here, after waxing, do not use any other body lotion or moisturizer as it might irritate the skin.

Overall, I am satisfied with this product and recommend it to everyone! I feel these strips work better on shorter hair (2mm-5mm long). The longer the hair, more the pain.

PROS:

Easy to use
Effective even on short hair
Easily available
Available in 3 variants for normal, dry and sensitive skin
Nice fragrance
With regular use hair re-grows fewer, finer & softer
Pain is tolerable
As for me, one strip (both sides) is enough to remove hair of one leg or one hand.

CONS:

Wish there were more strips in the pack
I don’t like it when the wax sticks to my hands
Process might be time consuming and messy for first time users
The perfect finish wipes do not remove the wax residue completely
Does not remove hair completely from the underarm area.

Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend?:

Yes. This product can be used easily at home and is available in 3 variants to suit your skin type.

Would I Repurchase?:

Always! But I would keep it only for emergencies when I run out of time! If you have any doubts or questions regarding this product feel free to ask.

Basicare Glass Nail File Review

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All of you use nail files to shape your nails. Did you know that metal nail files cause more harm than good? So here I am with a review on a product which is not only safe on your nails but also lasts a lifetime.

Price:

Rs. 200. I got it for Rs.160 online

My Experience:

I’m sure many of you have already hopped on to the glass nail file bandwagon. If not, then what are you waiting for? Do it now! So for those of you who are not sure about this product, let me explain to you briefly about the benefits of using a glass nail file.

First and foremost they are durable. Since they are permanently etched, they will never get worn out. If you take proper care, they will last you for lifetime.

Secondly, glass nail files do not damage your nails. Nail files made of steel are too rough on your nails and will result in cracking or chipping of your nails. Whereas glass nail files are very gentle on your nails and won’t crack or chip your nails.

Thirdly, compared to steel nail files, glass nail files are easier to clean. You all know that emery files cannot be cleaned with water. But glass nail files can be easily cleaned by running them under hot or cold water. You can also sterilize them and the most important fact is that glass nail files are more hygienic than other nail files as glass files are not porous, and they don’t absorb water which creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

By now I guess you all are convinced about this product. So now let me give you my take on this nail file.

Basicare Glass Nail File is packaged in a transparent nail file case. The nail file is white and purple in colour which makes it attractive. I feel the case is not good enough to protect the nail file just in case you drop it or place it under pressure. Glass nail files are fragile and you can’t store them anywhere. You need a special case.

The nail file has polished edges which will not harm your nails. The nail file is ideal for natural as well as acrylic nails. Always file in one direction from the sides of the nail towards the center. The process of filing nails is so much smoother compared to other nail files. You do not get that irritating sound, no rough edges and nails can be filed faster. Just two or three swipes are enough to shape your nails thus saving your time.

Once you are done with the filing process, you will notice a lot of white nail residue on the file. You can easily clean it with running water and soap and it looks as good as new.

Since I am a bit clumsy, while filing my nails I sit on my bed just in case I end up dropping the nail file! The nail file does look tough but I don’t want to take a chance.