BIOTIQUE ALOE VERA FACE AND BODY SUN LOTION SPF 75 REVIEW

Hi everybody today i am gonna review a product from biotique.. it is well known for its herbal products.. i like to use products which are natural and chemical free.. so i tried few biotique products.. today i am gonna talk about their sunscreen..it is very important to apply sunscreen through out the year.. it should not be neglected even during rainy season..i bought this one few months back and used it quite a bit..

PRICE : RS 180 for 210 ml..

SHELF LIFE : 3 years

INGREDIENTS LIST : it contains ghritkumari, neem, nagamotha, surajmukhi tail, kulanjan, himalayan water..

It comes in a plastic bottle with green cap.. it doesnt have any pump or anything like that.. the packaging is very simple..

it smells like fresh green leaves.. it is light green in color.. the consistency is somewhere between an oil and a liquid.. like many other sunscreen it does not make my skin oily.. it blends easily into my skin and it gives nice cooling effect.. it claims that it has spf 75 UVA/UVB protection.. i seriously doubt that.. because they claim that it is purely organic and there is no preservative..how can a herbal product contain spf of 75??..

 It does not cause any irritation to my skin.. it does not make my skin sweaty or oily.. it gets absorbed into my skin.. the staying power is pretty good.. it stays about 4 to 5 hours on me..

WHAT IS MY OPINION ABOUT THIS SUNSCREEN?

I always like to use natural products on my skin this one contains all natural ingredients and it smells so fresh.. it is not oily.. it blends well.. stays for a decent time.. it is very affordable.. it is available so easily..
Now lets look into the cons.. i doubt their claim that it contains spf 75..

WILL I RECOMMEND THIS ? yes.. i will recommend this to all skin type..

LIVON SILKY POTION REVIEW

Hi.. :) today am gonna share my view on livon silky potion.. winter is here.. like everybody else i too face certain skin and hair issues during these cold months.. dryness is a major problem that i face.. my hair became so frizzy due to dryness.. it tangles so easily and my hair breaks when i try to remove tangles.. so i bought this livon hair detangler..It was launched in India way back in 2000.. i was a kid then :P..when i was searching for a hair product which can tame my frizz this cute guy caught my attention.. here is my experience with this product.

this is how the outer cover looks..

The package contains information as to how the product should be used and when it should be used it says '' ideal for use on towel-dried damp hair, after shampooing. can also be used on completely dry hair to smoothen and soften it, prior to combing.
Take an adequate quantity of livon silky potion in your palm depending on the length and thickness of your hair. apply it gently on your hair till each hair strand is covered from base to tip. now touch your hair after combing. feel the difference instantly''

PRICE : RS 115 for 50 ml. it comes in different sizes..

INGREDIENTS :

MY EXPERIENCE WITH LIVON SILKY POTION

It comes in a cute little transparent bottle.. it is available in different sizes i got this one which is 50 ml bottle.

the product is transparent without any fragrance.. it feels like silk in liquid form.. i use about 1/4th 

 of the teaspoon approximately for my entire hair.. I dont apply this product on my roots, i concentrate only on ends and mid of my hair.. hair hair feels so soft and smooth after applying the potion.. i usually apply this when my hair is 70 percent dry and then comb it with a wide tooth comb.. the comb just slides through my hair.. it removes all the tangles.. the potion is neither too watery nor too thick..unlike many other hair serums it does not make my hair greasy when i apply little bit in excess.. 

                   This is how my hair looks with flash after applying the potion.

                                

                            here is the snap without flash.. yes i have highlights in my hair :)

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DO I LIKE THE PRODUCT ? yes i like it..

WHY? 

1.it is affordable..

2. it does not make my hair greasy like many other serums.

3.it makes my hair soft and shiny.

4. it helps to manage my hair

5. it removes all the tangles 

DRAWBACKS : It contains silicon which is harmful..i have been using this potion for a month now.. so far it is good..

I hope it was useful.. thank you :)

MY TRAVEL BEAUTY ESSENTIALS..

Hi guys :) i have been really busy with my exams for past few days.. now that am done with my exams and am free from all those stress, i am going on a trip with my family to my parents native.. i have started packing all my stuffs and i thought why not to show you guys, what i am gonna carry with me.. am concentrating only on my beauty products here :) ill share with you guys few organisation tips. lets get into it..

I have catagorized my beauty stuffs into makeup and skin care and others.. and i have packed them in separate self lock cover.. i always have this problem of my products leaking and spilling all over my luggage.. so this time am not gonna make that mistake.. i feel it is much more organised this way..

MY MAKEUP ESSENTIALS

I have just packed my absolute essentials and nothing more.. i am carrying..,

1. ponds bb cream
2. lakme compact powder
3.maybelline hyper curl volume express mascara
4. MAC lustre glass in luminary
5. faces glam on mono eyeshadow in pure gold
6. maybelline eyestudio lasting drama gel eyeliner
7. lakme lip love conditioner in flirt.
8. elle 18 color pop lipstick in no 36 peach kiss.
9.Revlon super lustrous in pure attraction

SKIN CARE

Am carrying,
1. clean and clear mini face wash
2. ponds mini cold cream
3. vaseline mini
4. everyuth apricot scrub ( i have transferred my scrub in a lil white container)
5. vlcc sunscreen sample pocket.
6. my DIY moisturizer which is in that dropper bottle.
7. khadi rose and honey moisturizer
8. khadi herbal shampoo and conditioner
9. face tissues.. i always carry dry tissues because am allergic to wet wipes.. even baby skin wipes irritates my skin. so most of the time i stick with dry tissues.
10. i have a vicks vapour up, just in case..

my body shop shea shower cream doesnt fit in that cover, i have been using this shower cream for past few days so ill be sharing my view on it soon..it doesnt need a loofah to use it..coz it doesnt lather up like usual shower gel.. i kept it in a separate cover along with some hair ties and clips and a pink color box which contains my jewels.. am not carrying bangles or any big jewels.. i am taking few pairs of earring in my pink box..

In a small self lock cover i have packed some cotton buds and some cotton pads and my dental floss.
I do wear contacts, so i have my contacts solution and lens case along with my tooth paste and brush in a separate cover..
Now i am gonna share a important tip with you guys.. it is on how to take your compact powder or eyeshadow or blush without cracking.. i have faced this a lot.. i broke my clinque blush once which was heart breaking ;( The trick is to place cotton pad on top of your compact powder or blush.. so that it acts as a cushion to your product and prevent them from breakage..

Now my compact and eyeshadow are break proof :P

so this is what am carrying with me for my trip.. and this is how i organised my stuffs.. i hope it helped.. thank you :)                                                   

CLEANSING TONING MOISTURIZING ( CTM ) WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS.

Hi guys.. today am gonna talk about something very important in everyday skin care routine... its CTM.. many of you might already know what is CTM routine and might be following this procedure for ages. In this post am gonna tell you how to follow this CTM routine with natural ingredients. IT is a kind of DIY beauty regime.. Now, what is CTM? it is Cleansing Toning and Moisturizing, which is very important to keep your skin healthy and glowing.. Now lets jump into it..

CLEANSING

Cleansing is a very important step in a beauty routine.. keeping your skin clean and clear will help you in many ways.. it is ideal to wash your face thrice a day.. not more than that or else it is gonna end up really bad..

 CLEANSING INVOLVES TWO STEPS

1. Removing your makeup.
2. washing your face.

MAKEUP REMOVAL : It is very important to remove your makeup at the end of the day.. you may not do this during morning routine coz obviously you wont wear any makeup when you are waking up.. but during night time, no matter how tired are you through out the day, you should not skip this step.. coz sleeping with your makeup on can clog your pores and cause breakouts..

NATURAL WAY TO REMOVE MAKEUP : use coconut oil or olive oil to remove your  makeup.. it can remove even waterproof makeup easily.. take a cotton pad and pour some oil on it and rub it gently on your face and eyes and then wipe it off.. most of your makeup will be out of your face.. then get into the next step i,e washing your face.

FACE WASH : After removing your makeup you can go ahead and wash your face to completely clean your face..

DIY FACE WASH : mix one cup of gram flour with half a cup of milk powder and half a cup of rice powder.. put it in a container and give it a good shake.. it is a face wash in powder form.. it is all natural and very easy to make.. i have been using this face wash for past 5 to 6 days and my skin already feels so soft and smooth.. lactic acid in milk powder will help in cleansing your face.. gram flour and rice flour will help in scrubbing out the dead skin cells..

TONING

So many people have so many different ideas as to what is toning.. as far as i know toning is done to shrink your pores, prevent excessive oil production and to maintain the PH level in the skin.. it is always good to use a natural toner..

DIY TONER : mix one cup of green tea and one cup of apple cider vinegar.. you can find apple cider vinegar in a health food store.. if you dont have apple cider vinegar you can still use green tea as your toner.. make it in small quantity because you have to use it within ten days.. pour few drops of this toner in your cotton pad and apply it on your face and then let it dry..

MOISTURIZING

Last but not least moisturizing.. it is very important to keep your skin moisturized through out.. dry skin will lead to wrinkles.. so moisturizer is a must for all skin types.. it gives nourishment to your skin and keeps your skin healthy..

DIY MOISTURIZER : i have already done a post on how to make all purpose moisturizer which you can check out here DIY MOISTURIZER ... all you have to do is mix coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil and add few drops of glycerine and break a vitamin e capsule and add to it.. it contains all the good stuffs for your skin and it is better than any other store bought product..

here is a picture of my DIY CTM products.

I hope it helped... thank you :)

BEAUTY USES OF ICE CUBES..

Hello everyone..  today am gonna share few unique beauty tips with ice cubes.. ice cubes are absolute essential during hot summer climate.. everybody loves to drink their juices with few ice cubes on them during hot season.. but it has so many bad effects on our health.. when it comes to beauty, they have few unique uses.. 

1. FOR LONG LASTING MAKEUP

Ice cubes are excellent substitute for makeup primer.. primer is the base for makeup which can make your foundations or eye shadow last longer. instead of using primer you can wrap a ice cube in clean cloth and rub it all over your face for good two to three minutes and then pat it dry with a towel. and then apply your makeup. this way your makeup will stay put throughout the day.

2.FOR FRESH AND DEWY LOOK

If you have no time left to get ready for a party or an outing and you absolutely have no time for your makeup, ice cubes are there for your rescue.. just wrap an ice cube in a clean cloth and rub it all over your face till it completely melts.. it makes your skin fresh and dewy and gives that shine to your face.. you can then apply your kajal and lip gloss and you are good to go..

3. TO REDUCE OIL SECRETION

If you have oily skin, rubbing ice cubes can control the secretion of oil.. it improves blood circulation in your face..

4. ICE CUBE FACE MASK

Instead of freezing water, you can freeze fruit juice or milk and rub it all over your face to get fresh looking skin.. freeze cucumber juice and rub it over your eyes to reduce dark circle and to get rid of puffy eyes.. if you are spending too much time on computer, your eyes tends to get tired and dull.. ice cubes can relieve those tiredness in your eyes..

5. SOOTHES THE SKIN

If you get swelling or redness after getting your waxing done, rub ice cubes on the affected area and it will subside instantly.. if you get rashes due to hot climate, ice cubes are there to help you out..

6. MINIMIZE THE PORES 

Ice cubes helps to shrink the pores.. but it is important to note that using too much of ice cubes at a time will have adverse effect.. and it should not be directly used on your skin.. always use a clean cloth and wrap the cubes and then apply..

I hope you like it.. thank you :)

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR DURNG WINTER..

Hi everyone,

       Today am gonna share a few tips on how to take care of your hair during winter.. Hair tends to get dry during cold seasons this is because the cold air around you just sucks the moisture from your hair and make it look like a frizz ball. It becomes unmanageable and very difficult to tame.. As a result of dry hair and scalp, dandruff is caused and make your scalp itchy which again results in hair fall.. here are few easy and simple tips to keep in mind to avoid all these problems and have gorgeous hair throughout the year..

1. DRINK LOT OF WATER

Sounds familiar ??? very familiar??? you probably would have heard people saying this for more than a million times but just think for yourself.. keeping yourself hydrated makes such a big difference in your hair and skin.. drinking lot of water have lot of health benefits too.. it helps to maintain the moisture level in your body and helps in keeping your skin and hair supple from inside.. it is an all-in-one remedy.

2. AVOID COLORING AND BLEACHING

Do not color or bleach or do any chemical treatment to your hair during this season.. it is going to make your hair very dry and cause damage to your hair..it will definitely increase the rate of hair fall.. your hair will end up looking dull and lifeless.. avoid using dry shampoos it is going to make the situation really worse.

3.AVOID STYLING TOOLS.

Blow drying your hair or curling or ironing your hair is going to make it really dry. so, keep away all your styling tools during the cold weather.. towel dry your hair as much as possible.. if you are in hurry and you have no other choice than using a blow drier then keep it in low and use..

4. AVOID HOT WATER SHOWER.

Do not take shower in very hot water because hot water washes away all the moisture in your hair.. use luke warm water..

5. DO NOT SHAMPOO EVERYDAY.

Some of you may have the habit of washing your hair everyday.. dont do that to your hair.. not only in cold weather but generally washing your hair everyday will wash out all the natural oil that your scalp is producing to protect the hair.. so avoid shampooing your hair eveyday.. it is going to make your hair very dry.. use mild shampoos which contains more natural ingredients..

6.APPLY OIL..

okay this one is the ancient hair care tip that we follow for ages... but due to our busy schedules we tend to forget or we dont want our hair to look greasy... but it is very important to give that nourishment to your hair during this season.. oiling gives nourishment to your hair and make it soft and silky.. if you are planning to wash your hair the next day apply oil and leave it overnight.. or at least apply oil before an hour of taking shower.. after taking shower take little bit of oil or serum and rub it in your palm and run through the mid length and ends of your hair.. your ends get very dry than your roots comparatively.. go for a hair spa or a oil massage..

7. AVOID DRYING HAIR MASK

Avoid using hair mask which contains ingredients that may cause dryness for example henna and sheekakkai they are excellent root strengthening ingredients but it may dry out your hair during this season so you can mix it with other moisturising ingredients and use it.. you can mix a lot of curd in your hair pack or you can mix aloe vera gel in your hair pack..

8.GIVE NOURISHMENT TO YOUR HAIR..

Giving nourishment from inside is very important.. have a healthy diet.. include pappaya, fish, carrot etc in your food.. take vitamin e regularly which helps in hair growth.. It apparently helps in improving the texture of your hair..

9. WEAR A SCARF

Wearing a scarf on your hair can avoid the cold hair in suckng the moisture out of your hair.. scarf can be worn as a style statement.. it has two in one purpose.. protect your hair from getting dry while travelling..

I hope it helped.. thank you :) 

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR CELLPHONE CASES...

Hi guys :) today am gonna share a really fun and creative DIY.. it is on how to decorate your own cell phone case.. it is very simple and inexpensive.. you can just jass up your old boring cell phone case into something really cute and stylish.. i have made two of them..

Here is what you will need...

An old cell phone case.. here i have used this plastic flexible case ...few stickers and stones of your choice.. here i have used fabric glue to stick my stones coz it dries very clear.. just use good amount of glue to each stone and it is not gonna fall off that easily.. and i used a needle kinda thing to place my stone in the case.. 

Ok now lets get started... all you have to do is just start sticking the stone and stickers according to your liking... you can just go crazy with it and create whatever pattern you want.. you can even add small mirrors to it.. or you can add pearls to it.. it is totally your option.. sure it is gonna take some time to complete the entire case but its totally worth it, your cell phone case is gonna look fabulous..

Once when you are done with sticking the stones, just leave it for about 5 to 6 hrs and the fabric glue will dry very clearly and disappear.. you will be left with an awesome bling bling cell phone case.. why should you spend too much money on stylish cellphone cases if you can easily make one yourself???.. :)