Oranges and Peaches Lip colors!

Being a student my pocket money and hence my purchases are limited!But I do own a few lipsticks.And I wanted to show u the lipsticks that I liked wearing in summers :)


I have also included 2 coral shades:the lotus one and the maybelline moisture extreme one :)

The shades are:

• Maybelline moisture extreme lipstick in Coral pink : The name is apt for this shade.A coral mixed with Pink and is popular from the the collection.Check out d review here .
• Lotus Pure Colors Carnation Lipstick : It is a coral shade with peachy undertone and sometimes even looks coral red on my lips.A confusing shade but brightens up my face in a poof! Reviewed here.

• Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Peach(075) : It is a proper peach color with lil shimmer.I am no fan of frosty shades but this one looks natural on me and the shimmers are not OTT, Reviewed here .

Lotus carnation,Amway Attitude choco temptation,maybelline coral pink,revlon colorburst

• Amway Attitude Lipstick in Choco Temptation : It is orange -brown lipstick with gold shimmers. A favorite shade :) Reviewed here.
  

•  Bourjois Levres Contour Lip pencil in Peche Voluptese : It is a pretty peachy orange shade great for summers :)

L-R : NYX Peach lip gloss,JOrdana spice liner,Bourjois Peche voluptese,Amway attitude choco temptation,Revlon peach,Lotus Carnation,Maybelline coral pink

Nyx gloss and bourjois peche voluptese

Jordana Spice lip liner

• Jordana Lip Liner in Spice : It is a rusty burnt orange shade but won't hold in Chennai heat.

• NYX Round Lip gloss in Peach : It is a peach gloss with pinkish undertones to it.A great everyday lip gloss :)

Products Being Loved!

My skin has improved a lot but I am still staying away from Blushes!It is Lipstick love all the way these days :)

So the products am using and loving for a while now :

• Lotus Alphamoist Moisturiser : It is moisturising and oil free.Oil free is a bonus since Chennai weather makes me sweat a lot and alphamoist stands the heat :) My skin is now between normal and dry.But I can't use this for winters..not enough.Extremely Dry skinned ppl plz stay away. REVIEW coming soon!
• Maybelline Colorsensational The Jewels Berry Brilliant Lipstick : I seriously didn't want a shade from the Jewels Collection!Thot no shade would look good on me.But gave in and got this ;) The shades are all fall.shades and sooooooo moisturising.Rubylicious and this one are my fav :) Grab one if u haven't! Detailed REVIEW soon!
• Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara : I am now bored of Kareena.Seems like she is everywhere..every ad, every Tv serial, every reality show phew!But I liked her catchy eyes in the Lakme Eyeconic ad and hence got this :)

• Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream : Nights are cold now and I need an oil based cream to prevent peeling skin and this baby fits the bill perfectly ;) Doesn't make my skin oily ,is moisturising and imparts a healthy glow in the morning.This is my 4th tub :)
• Vaseline Cocoa Glow Body Lotion : The heavenly smell!And the moisturization make it one of the best body lotions available in our country ;) I have done a mini review on it here .
• Bourjois Levres Contour pencil in Peche Voluptese : This is a peachy orange lip pencil and would be a great buy for fair skin :) Another pending review.
• Lotus Herbals Kajal : This is my favorite after the Amway Attitude Kajal.Is less smudgy than Himalaya kajal and I have a special thing for herbal stuff  :D

my favourite quote!!d left one!

  

 I can't finish this post without a word on my current favorite songs : 

• White Flag by Dido : I love her breezy voice and the lyrics are definitely something!
• She wolf (falling to pieces) by David Guetta feat Sia : The  Music video is awesome :)
• Open Gangnam Style by PSY : Some1 who hasn't listened to this one is living behind rocks ;) The music is catchy and the dance steps are hilarious!No wonder it is 1 of the most watched videos on youtube .

My Tryst with Body Lotions!!

I wanted to do this post from a long tym!Just to provide a compilation on the various body lotions I use.U can read a similar post on Sunscreens here.

I love moisturizers and body lotions and hope to hoard some body butters tis tym when TBS has a sale ;)

Parachute Advansed Body lotion: I have the Intense care for dry skin kind.Costs 49/- rs for 100 ml.It smells like Jasmine thou it mentions "milk of coconut fruit". The texture is runny and gets absorbed instantly into the skin.It is moisturising but not well enough for a *dry skin lotion* . Also the skin stays hydrated for maybe 4 hrs. Oily skinned might find it a lil clammy. But the downside is it gets washed away easily :( Overall an good moisturizer for dry skin in summers but come winters this won't hold up ;)

Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh Body Lotion: I love the smell of this lotion.Berrry Fresh and minty!And to top it it gives a tingling sensation on applying which is so good.Consistency wise it is runnier than the intense care variety and is less hydrating.It lasts probably for 2 hrs.But perfect for the hot humid days and a great choice for oily skin :)Costs same as that of the intense care lotion.

Vaseline Healthy White Lotion: I am not a fan of its smell. It is slighter thicker compared to the parachute and has a creamy feel to it.Hydration is good too :) But lightening effects?? I got this mainly cuz I have severely tanned hands and feet and this did not help me a bit.And the triple sunscreen part is so nt true I still get tanned if I do not use a sunscreen.But I have read in some blogs that this helped after a prolonged usage (1 yr or more). Costs  65/- Rs for 100 ml.

Vaseline Cocoa Glow Lotion: Oh my Love! Chocolates are my weakness.And this smells thou doesn't smell exactly like chocolate it reminds me of cocoa and coconut bars :D It makes me feel pampered.The color is brownish white and is thick in consistency like whipped cream! And brushes off dry skin.Hydrates my skin for 7 hrs or so :)  Takes little time to sink in but I am overlooking tat.Also it is a fight for me to get the product out.I am getting the pump type once the current get over.Perfect body lotion for dry skin with its soothing aroma and moisturizing capabilities.It will work great even during monsoons and winters :) Oily and normal skin gals can pick for m and w :) Costs 65/- rs for 100 ml.

Vaseline Total Moisture Nourishing Body Lotion: Best moisturiser for the Winters Hands down :) Has thick consistency like cocoa glow and takes some minutes to get absorbed but keeps dry flaky skin at bay.Skin feels smooth even in winters!I can't pinpoint the smell but it is decent.Elbows and knees love it ;) Costs  65/- for 100 ml.

H2O+ Spa Salt Hydrating Body Butter: I hate the smell..salty and algae. Has cream like consistency and is greasy.Takes some time to get absorbed.It is heavy in summers even for my dry skin.Very hydrating and keeps my skin supple for long :) I got this as a part of my Blisscovered box.U can try it for the winters!

Nivea Whitening Cell Repair And UV Protect Body Lotion: I like the smell of this 1 :) It is runny and takes hell lot of time to get absorbed and is not a great moisturizer.Claims to remove tan and repair sun damage layer by layer due to the presence of 40% more Vitamin C compared to..ummm no idea.It  is light and will work for normal and oily skin.But the cell repair part..I did not see any results after using it for 30 days religiously which is a feat by itself for me ;) Lets say I am more patient and hence willing to give it more time to work ;) Will update u if I see any results. Costed me 180 in discount thou it is priced at 210/- I think.

Dove Shimmer Body Lotion : I got this for use for parties and functions.The smell is okay with me but many won't find it appealing.Consistency is between thick and runny.Provides good moisturization.It does give a lil glow to my skin.This will suit normal skin better.I got it more for the shimmer part than for the lotion part :P

St.Ives Whipping Silk Body Lotion: I have already reviewed it here and it is nearing expiry.I am going to finish this off..such a huge bottle it is.Retails for 290/- Rs. for 520 ml.Great na?? This is the body lotion I would use if I had to use only one all my life.The smell is not great like cocoa glow but it is close to my heart :heart: It is thick in texture and is pump type which helps in controlling the amount u need.But not travel friendly of course.Is not greasy.It gets absorbed within seconds and keeps my skin hydrated for a full day.Imagine!! And Tada..It is paraben free and does not involve animal testing ;)It was my Savior last winter but not right for summers.

Me and my Olfactory senses!!Hope I helped u gals with this post :) So Which body lotion is ur current favourite ?? Do comment :)

My Ultimate Aid for Dark Circles!

I wanted to share a product that is a blessing for my dark circles!I am a total insomniac and result??dark circles that make my eyes look all d more hollow.So while scouring net for remedies I came across "Tea bags". I drink Green Tea (love) everyday and hence decided to use them for my horrendous circles ;)

And the results I tell u are great.And y:

• Green Tea has Antioxidants which r key anti aging elements.Eye area is more prone to aging compared to rest of ur body(wrinkles!)
• Has EGCG which is an anti inflammatory.
• It reduces Puffing since it contains Caffeine.
• Massaging the eye area with tea bags helps eliminate the dilation around the eyes.
• Cold massages..aahhhh is so relaxing!
• Tightens the area around eyes to prevent sagging.

So all in all it works as a prefect tool against dark circles :D So ladies it is time to refrigerate ur green tea bags without dumping them  ;)

I usually use Organic India's green tea with tulsi (loose) but since I ran out of them I got these which taste rather like a punishment than a treat.U can prepare tea bags by placing the used tea leaves in a clean muslin cloth and tying it into a knot!

Also Green Tea works as an excellent toner for oily/combination skin.I used it for my dry(very) skin.It felt refreshing initially but then skin felt tighter(mayb it is the ECGC) and in need of moisturiser.
But no worries dry skinnies U can make an anti aging pack by mixing green tea leaves and honey which is moisturising too :) Add milk for an extra moisture boost :)

P.S: Try these and tell me how they worked for u :)