Perfect Spring nail art design

Hello pretties :)

Today I wanted to share with you a super pretty nail art design that i absolutely adore and hope you guys like it too.

The blue is inspired by the sky, the light & dark green & the yellow lines are inspired by the grass and cute white little daisies ^_^ and the yellow dot on the left of each nail is the sun :P (I wanted to go a little crazy ok :P)

If you take a closer look at the right bottom of my ring finger i have painted a little bird with a long & sharp beak. 

The first picture is the closest of actual colors as i clicked that pic in natural light and the second pic was clicked in my car.

Its super simple and easy if you would like to see the tutorial please let me know in the comments below I would love to show you guys each step. 

Take care.

Lots of love.

Priyanka <3

Lakme Absolute Bi Phased Makeup Remover Review

Heyyy guys today I am reviewing my favorite makeup remover and its very pocket friendly.

How cute is the packaging??

ABOUT THE PRODUCT : As the name suggests it is a Bi Phased makeup remover it contains a mix of Oil and water which makes this product a super hero and helps to remove even the stubborn waterproof, smudge proof, long lasting makeup effectively.

Always remember to shake the bottle well so that the Oil and water is completely mixed and you get good results.

MY EXPERIENCE: I have a sensitive oily acne prone skin ( Aagghh ! I have all the skin troubles :-@ ) and all the oily skinned beauties might get scared knowing it contains oil that it might make the skin oily or it may clog the pores etc. But no my loveliees. It is a very light and non greasy make up remover that dint give me any break outs thankfully :) I love the packaging and its color a lot. Its sturdy and travel friendly too.

It removes all the stubborn makeup in a jiffy including water proof mascara, Gel eye liners and Super long stay lipsticks like the one shown in the pic below from Covergirl that you saw in my post HERE 

I follow it up with a face wash as it leaves a light residue of oil on my face but for girls with dry skin that may not be a concern.

Covergirl long stay lipstick, Oriflame Waterproof mascara, Maybelline Gel eyeliner

The remover is transparent and I generally use 2-3 sprays on a cotton pad for both my eyes and 3-4 sprays of rest of my face. So a little goes a long way.  

In one swipe with 2 sprays of  Lakme makeup remover

2nd swipe

Can be used for eye lips and entire face so no fuss about using 2 different makeup removers. Because usually after returning home after evening function and parties I am so dead and impatient to use 2 different makeup removers. So just one makeup remover followed with a face wash and I am go to sleep :P.  Ok toning too but when I am too tired i skip the moisturizer and just hit the bed.

3rd swipe

I generally use organic coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil as mentioned in my post HERE. But when I am travelling, exhausted  or in a hurry I simply use this one.

Pros:

1. Nice packaging, Sturdy & travel friendly too.
2. Removes makeup effectively including waterproof and smudgeproof eye makeup.
3. Can be used for eyes, lips & entire face.
4. Light and non greasy.
5. Economically priced.
6. Little goes a long way.
7. Does not break me out.
8. Dint irritate my sensitive skin.
9. Will suit people with all skin types.
10. Each sprays gives just the right quantity.

Cons:

1. Leaves a slight residue on my face so I need to follow it up with a face wash

Price: INR 210 for 60 ml

ATSL Rating: 4.9/5

Its an effective, pocket friendly makeup remover which does a great job and is a must have for people on budget and otherwise. 

Take care,

Priyanka <3

All about Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Heyy guys I am back from a super awesome vacation so I will be active and blog regularly :)

Orange Essential Oil is extracted from the fruit peel.  Its aroma is cheerful and helps to improve aroma of stale or smoky room. Also used in aromatherapy. Very energizing, uplifting and stress relieving oil.

When combined with a carrier oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, or avocado), orange essential oil can be applied directly to the skin. Doing this dilutes the orange oil and makes it safe for use.

How ever test before using directly on skin.

Check out my post on Introduction to essential oils to know more.

Orange oil is photo toxic,  hence I suggest you use it only in the night when your using it directly on to skin. And if adding in bath you should most definitely use a sunscreen.

Botanical name : Citrus sinensis

Common method of extraction : Cold Pressed/ Expressed

Color : Greenish Orange

Consistency:  Thin

Perfume note : Top

Strength of initial aroma : Medium – strong

Aromatic description: Citrusy, sweet.

USES :

1. Anti depressant: Uplifts the mood. Relieves stress and anxiety.
2. Beautiful skin : Cures cracked & dry skin, Delays aging, Helps in getting rid of acne. Provides radiance and a subtle glow to the skin.
3.  Anti inflammatory : Provides relief from both external & internal inflammation caused by infections. Can even treat swollen tissues by stimulating blood circulation.
4.  Anti microbial : Inhibits microbial growth. Can treat sore throat if used in gargle water and mouth  ulcers too when used in mouth wash.
5.  Anti-Cancer:  D-limonene is a super-nutrient that occurs in Orange Essential Oil. It has been    studied extensively for its ability to prevent cellular mutations and combat cancer tumor growth.
6.  Encourages Detoxification: Sweet Orange essential oil encourages detoxification by acting as a  diuretic. Increased urination assists in the elimination of toxins like uric acid, bile and excess salts and  helps relieve fluid retention. Detox and cleansing properties help breakdown and eliminate cellulite.
7.  Skin Treatment:Orange essential oil is shown to promote the production of collagen as well as increase the blood flow to the skin. It is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin as well as acne-prone skin. It is excellent for rubbing on calluses on the feet.

Other uses : Cold, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, flu, gums, mouth, slow digestion, stress.

This post is only limited to extent of my knowledge and research. Please do not consume internally unless and otherwise you are prescribed by a certified aromatherapy practitioner. DO NOT apply undiluted essential oil directly onto your skin, And stay away from it is you are pregnant or you are suffering from any other medical problem.

In my next post I will share my own experience about Sweet orange Essential Oil :)

Image source : Passion Indulge (Has essential and carrier oils for very nominal prices)

PR sample ( Sent by Passion indulge via www.naturalmantra.com)

Thanks for stopping by.

Lots of Love,

Priyanka.

PURPLE GLITTER GRADIENT MANICURE

Heyyy guyss I just cant miss the manicure monday posts because I love doing manicures a LOT eeeeeeeeee :D and now I heading for a vacation so i wont be able to post for 10 days or so but I am scheduling this post so that you guys anjoy another Nail design :) 

I have already done a gradient manicure and in that I used a pink glitter polish HEREand trust me all my friends, families and even my teacher in college complimented me and love this manicure sooo much so I decided to experiment it in purple as well.. 

I hope you guys like this manicure and if you try please share your recreations with me on my FACEBOOK page and also let me know if you like this in the comments below..

Just so you know, my upcoming posts are going to be on various essential oils and my experience with them,  what I carry in my travel makeup bag etc after I come back from my vacation :) <3

Lots of love,

Priyanka.

Introduction to Essential oils

Essential oils or 'essences' as they are also known are highly concentrated and fragrant oils extracted from various parts of aromatic plants and trees such as flowers, leaves, wood, bark, roots, seeds or peel through the process of distillation.

An essential oil is a liquid that is generally distilled (usually by steam or water). Essential oils contrary to the word oil are not really oily/ greasy feeling.  Most oil are clear but some oil like lemon, orange, patchouli are amber or yellow in color.

Essential oils contain true essence of the plant it is derived from. They are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way. They can be used by diluting them with a carrier oil (sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, grape seed oil) and then applying this blend to the skin for absorption.

Essential oil Application :

Essential oils can be used in a very simple yet effective manner at home, both for their aroma ans cosmetic & medicinal qualities. They can be used to revive potpourris, added to bath or facial steaming, used in cosmetic creams and lotions or used as perfumes.

They can also be used as topical application to help relieve common health problems such as head ache, common cold, menstrual pains, aching muscles and joints.

Essential oil Dilution :

Age                              10 - 14 years                                                   14 year & above

Aroma mixture              3-4 drops in 20 ml of base oil                            4-7 drops in 20 ml of base oil
Bath                             4-5 drops in bath                                               5-7 drops in bath
Diffuser                        1 drop on 3-5 m square area                             1-2 drops on 3 m square area

Its best to use essential oil at night for 2 reasons :

1. Avoid sun damage if the oil you are using is photo toxic.

2. When you sleep products work more effectively on skin and you can derive its maximum advantage.

Caution:

1. Some essential oils are photo toxic hence never use it just before going out in the sun as it may burn the skin or cause irritation and tanning. Hence use a good sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and above PA+++ if you use the essential oils in the day time. 

2. Always Always Always test the  essential oil mixed with carrier oil of course on the inside of your hands to check whether or not you are allergic to it.

3. If you are pregnant or dealing with any medical problems or allergies do not use these oil unless otherwise you are prescribed by a certified practitioner.


Image source : Pinterest

Do you use any essential oil? Let me know which one in the comments below.

Lots of love,
Priyanka.

Floral nail art design with an accent

Heyyyy guys :) I am back with another Manicure Monday post :)

I did this Manicure design for my farewell party that my juniors threw last month. I wore a navy blue lace dress with neon pink accessories and footwear.

So to match the entire look of my dress I did an accent nail on my ring finger and used the pink as a base and navy blue for the flowers. and to give it a nice party touch I did a coat of purple glitter polish. 

Products used :

1. For the navy blue I used Maybelline colorama - Marinho 
2. For the hot pink I used Maybelline Color show - Feisty Fuchsia
3. For the purple glitter I used a nail paint which is a local street find from Chennai 
4. For the top & base coat I used Maybelline Color Show -  Crystal clear

   
I hope you enjoyed this manicure design :) Do let me know your views on this manicure in the comments below :)

Loads of love,
Priyanka.

Aroma Magic Neem & Tea tree face wash review

Helloo ctuties :)

Today I am reviewing o my HG (Holy Grail) face wash and I am on my 5th tube now.

I have a sensitive oily acne prone skin and this is just so great for it. Although it has neem in it, it dint irritate my skin (Touch wood). I love to use products that are free from artificial fragrance and paraben. 

Packaging is so pretty. There are 6 variants in this range I guess and the packaging of all 6 is different and pretty :) There is one for every skin type.

It has a mild herbal smell which was bothering me in the first week but after that I just got used to it. It isn't weird but a little different I would say because of neem tea tree and other essential oils that it has.

Aroma Magic claims : I am 100% free of paraben, soap, alcohol, artificial colouring and fragrance. I cure acne with my neem & rose extracts. I help prevent blackheads and soothe skin irritations with my blend of Tea tree & lavender essential oils. The vitamins in me lighten scars, blemishes & improve skin tone.

How to use: Apply to moist face and neck. Massage and rinse off properly.

Caution: Sunscreen essential. Avoid use on dry sensitive skin.

Ingredients: Aqua, lauryl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, melaleuca alternifolia oil, azadirachtaindica extract, hydroxyproplytrimonium honey, fruit derived beta carotene, lavandula angustifolia oil and citrus medica limonium extract.

My experience:  This face wash is soo good it lives upto the claims which is incredible. It does help in controlling my acne and reducing it. It also lightens my scars in the long run. It does not prevent black heads but it sure does help me in reducing the frequency and getting rid of it quicker than otherwise. So no issues with that either. 

My skin feels soft and smooth after using this face wash. I makes my skin fresh and slightly glowy after using this. It means its removed all the dust and grime pretty well ;) It does control shine for 4-5 hours on me. I feel I end up using more water with this product to wash my face. Although it does not leave any residue.

The consistency is gel like and not runny. The color of the face wash is a very pale green as you can see in the picture above. It does not lather as it does not have soap or sulphates but does its job like a super hero yayyy :)

Pros:

1. Uber cute packaging.
2. Does live up to its claims.
3. Removes dust and grime effectively.
4. Controls shin for 4-5 hours.
5. Helps in reducing acne.
6. Lightens blemishes.
7. Removes black heads.
8. Skin feels squeaky clean.
9. Gives a nice glow to the skin.
10. Skin feel soft and smooth after using this.
11. Great value for money.
12. Does not irritate my sensitive skin.
13. Not tested on animals.
14. Free from soap, paraben, artificial colour and fragrance.

Cons:

1. Smell may be over powering for some but I am completely okay with it now.
2. I end up using more water I dont know why. Although it does not leave any residue.

ATSL Rating: 5/5. Anything less than this is just too harsh.

Price: INR 110 for 100 ml & INR 60 for 50 ml.

Shelf life: 3 years.

Will I repurchase?:  Definitely yes this is my 5th tube and the 6th one is already there ready for use.

Recommendation: Its a must try for beauties with oily acne prone skin. I am sure you will love it. Please give it a shot.

Soft Pink eye makeup and berry glitter nails

Heyyy guys sorry for  MIA (Missing In Action) for past 2-3 days. I have been super occupied with my Final internship report submission and VIVA for MBA. Am so glad it ended well :)

This is a quick post in which I have shared the eye makeup that I did for Diwali last year. 

EYE MAKEUP

1. First I primed my eye lids with Kryolan eye makeup base.
2. Then I used a very pale pink eye shadow in patting motion for one third of my lids.
3. And then for the crease and outer V I used a very soft berry pink eye shadow and just followed my natural crease and ">" (V).
4. I then lined my upper lash line with a gel eye liner (Its my favorite) & used a Kohl on my water line and lower lash line and also for tightlining.
5. Follwed by Curling my lashes and adding lots of mascara.

NAILS

1. Apply a basecoat to protect your natural nails.
2. Paint all of your nails with any opaque color of your choice.
3. Let it dry for 3 mins.
4. Paint just the tips of your nails with a nice golden glitter polish to give that quick and easy festive touch.
5. Finish off with a top coat to protect your design from any chipping and to give that Oh so glossy look.

Voila!! Your done.

Finally I have finished my MBA :) But no more college life uufff :( :( what a mixed feeling!!! No more deadlines and assignments and presentation yayyyy :) :)  :( but I will definitely miss the rush, friends, transformation that college life gave me. Ohhh i will miss bunking, passing comments, laughing suddenly in class looking at a friend and no body else knows the reason, random gossip, cribbing for having to go to college and sitting for a whole day :D :D group studies, stay overs bla bla bla.

Did you like the eye makeup and nails? Do let me know in the comments below.

Do you miss college life? I already am!! And if you are in college then please make the most of it :) <3

Muahhh. Have fun..
Loads of love.
Priyanka.