At times, we all have been through rough or dry skin which makes our face look a bit dull. Like in winter, my skin tends to dry out, giving a dull, worn-out effect. So, today I'm listing five things, which work wonders in making your skin become soft and smooth.
1) Aloe vera- Aloe Vera works like magic for me! Firstly, it's natural, so you don't have to worry about side-effects(unless you have allergies), and secondly, you can use it for any skin problem! Be it Acne, Pimple, scratches, roughness, dryness, Aloe Vera gel seems to heal all of this. I always use Aloe Vera gel too, for pimple problems.

2) Cucumber- Yes, I know cucumber is good for the eyes, but cucumber is also good for your skin. It works as a good cooling agent in hot summer days. And just like Aloe, no side effects plus it works for almost everything. Recently, I heard from a friend that,cucumber gel also works for getting rid of dark circles. I haven't tried this out yet, but I do intend too, and I'll let you know accordingly.

3) Turmeric- Might seem odd to you, but I've seen people use turmeric as a fairness agent, and I'm quite sure it helps in smoothening  your skin too. For this, you make a paste of turmeric with water, and apply it on your face. Let it dry and wash it out later. It will brighten your face and soften the skin too.

4) Fuller's Earth- Called Multani Mitti in my country, India, this is one very effective product! It is mainly used in facepacks and facial kits. This is quite famous here, because of the instant results it gives. You just have to apply it all over your face and let it dry for quite some time. While drying it tends to give a stretchy feeling on your skin, but well, no pain no gain. Once you are washed with it, smooth and fair skin, here it comes!

5) Coconut oil/ Petroleum jelly- However much I hate oiling my hair, skin or anything, I can't disagree with the fact that it works wonders on your skin. Even petroleum jelly works wonderfully in making your dry skin soft again. And these are probably the best options out there! They are cheap and they work marvelously!

So, these were my 5 things to help you get smooth skin, this winter. Go natural instead of using some creams ! ;)
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Take care lovelies, next post on Thursday :)
-Srushti 

Whenever, I'm going to apply Lipstick(which is quite rare, seeing I'm just 16) there is always this 'Which one should I go for? Gloss or Matte?' question. Even if I'm buying lipstick, the dilemma is the same. So well, here is my personal opinion on both of them.

Glossy ones are my personal favorites, because they just give that perfect shine, and I'd like to believe that they give you a smokey and sensual look, perfect for parties and stuff.They feel smooth on your lips too, and are quite long- lasting. Glossy ones always catch the attention for me, and I feel glossy gets you attention too!

There will be some cons definitely though. Like, lets just say, with glossy lipstick you have to be careful while eating, or you may get dark lipstick stains on wine glasses. At times, some bread crumbs maybe stuck on your lips and you may never know ! But speaking of it seriously, sometimes Glossy lipstick tends to leave your lips dry, as it's gloss fades out. But this depends on the brand and the ingredients, I'd say.

Matte! Matte is my mom's favorite haha. Matte give shiny look too, but it's more like the lipstick that gives you a professional look. Matte, atleast to me it seems, gives you a look that is totally on point. Want to make a great first impression at your job? Matte is the answer! On point. Totally. Matte is smooth too, so I'd say if you don't want much shiny stuff on your lips, go for Matte. It is more long-lasting than Glossy ones if I'm not wrong.

The cons here would be that the shimmery effect is obviously less compared to Matte. Otherwise, I don't see much harm in using Matte, just a matter of personal choice.

SO well, there it goes! I know it didn't sort out the confusion of Gloss or Matte, but maybe you get a better outlook on it? Haha. Just my opinions on both of them, though. Will post next on Saturday. Connect with me on twitter @SrushtiBeauty :) If you want me to try out some products let me know, in the comments section. I'd value your feedback.
Take care and see ya, beauties :)
-Srushti 

So, very recently my very frank best friend pointed out, that I have got Fifty Shades of Dark under my eyes, and that I should do something about it! Soon, I was looking for solutions, not to get rid of dark circles, but to hide them instead. That is because, I think that for effectively getting rid of them, I'll need a herbal gel or something.(I feel they are more effective in such cases)

That is when, I found out about Maybelline's Dream Lumi Touch Concealer. I had no idea earlier, that a product like this, from Maybelline exists, because there was no advertisement as such done! Even now, there is none. The only reason, I found out about it is because of Instagram and Twitter. I read some reviews saying, it was quite effective and decided to give it a try.

And yes, it does works wonders! All you have to do is use some of the concealer, under your eyes, or wherever you wish to use it, and pat on it gently, blending it with your natural skin tone. You can apply some compact over it, to make it look more natural.

I have no idea, if this comes according to different skin tones and complexion, though the lady at the Maybelline stall, I got this from, gave this to me, saying it is for my complexion. I highly doubt that it comes differently according to skin tones, though.

The cost is INR 450 if I'm not wrong, which I find a bit pricey. While buying, I was actually considering the herbal gel option to get rid of them permanently, instead of hiding the dark circles! Next time, I'm going for herbal gels for sure!

The packaging is quite good, not appealing probably, but good enough. It is easy to apply, because of it's brush applicator at the end. If you really need a good concealer, then there's no harm trying this out, but you may get some cheaper options in the local market, if you look for them though.



That's it for Maybelline's Dream Lumi Touch Concealer. Hopefully, this post helps you decide whether to buy it or not. Please Comment, if you would like me to try any product. I'll post next on Thursday. I created a twitter recently. It is- @SrushtiBeauty if you'd like to connect with me. Thank you. :)
-Srushti 

Hey lovelies, so this is my first post on this blog! Hurrah for me !
For starters, my name is Srushti, and I'm 16 and from Mumbai. Makeup, Beauty and Writing had always been in my passionate interests, and I always wanted to do something in any of these. So why not combine both and start a beauty blog ?

I guess that is enough of me, going on about myself, and so let me review the first product I used today. I had been longing to try the Lakme Color Crush shades, for quite a while, and today my temptation, got the better of me, and I ended up buying a nice shade of my favorite Pink. I did not wait applying it, and it took me not much, to realize that it is divine. Smooth as silk, applying it on your nails, it also gives you an elegant look! In fact, I'd say, the texture that this Lakme Color Crush gives, was tempting enough to feel the urge to lick my nail ! However, we all know that would be unhygienic. The smoothness is amazing, and it also gives this glowing effect, I would definitely go ahead, and buy a few more of these soon.

Coming to the price, it costs INR 145, which according to me is okay, considering the quality and result that you get applying it. However, if you are looking for cheaper options, the normal Lakme Nail Polishes come for INR 95, which are equally smooth, though I can't assure the shine and look.

The packaging. I got this polish, just as a bottle, like you usually get at any drugstore in India, not packed in any seperate box or container. It's an attractive looking cubical box, with a silver cap, which gives a nice fresh look to it as well, and I'd say this was quite appealing.

So well, that's it. I hope all of this helps you, and if you are a Nail Art fan, like me, then you won't hesitate going ahead and getting few of these in you Nail Polish Collection. I will put up my next blog about another product soon. I plan to post every Saturday and maybe Thursday. If you want me to try out any specific product, or anything else, please comment below. Thank you.
-Srushti