SUMMER IS HERE! Okay, that was too cliché. It's hot and humid 365 days a year in Mumbai. But the sun is literally sending flames to us right now in May. So I decided to make a blog post dedicated to Essentials required this Summer. So here we go. I'm going to segregate them so that it is easy for you all to read and figure it out.

Skin- 
1) Lakme CC Cream- I recently got Lakme's CC(Clear Complexion) Cream, and I'm absolutely loving it. It is very smooth, and blends with your skin tone easily. You get fair glowing skin easily with this and it lasts pretty long..(at least for a few hours).
Cost- INR 250

2)Neutrogena Fine Fairness Cleanser-  This cleanser is very effective, if you are exposed to sun, dust,etc. for a long time daily. You can use this cleanser once or twice a day, as per your convenience(morning and evening maybe?). It makes your skin glow a bit, and I feel it also clears up any dust, or any rough particles settled on your skin.
Cost- INR 200

Do not forget any type of Sunscreen lotion if you are going to be exposed to the sun for long hours. 

Eyes- 
1) Maybelline Colossal Eyeliner- I had recently written a review of this on this blog itself. Maybelline Colossal Eyeliner is easy to apply and long-lasting as well. It defines your eyes, with just one swipe of the eyeliner. I think, it's a must-try for anyone who can't walk out of the house without eyeliner on.
Cost- INR 425

Lips- 
1) Maybelline Colour Bloom- Maybelline Colour Bloom is one of Maybelline's lesser known lip balm(probably because Baby Lips has always been promoted much). But Colour Bloom is very effective and also adds a natural shimmer to your lips. It's very long-lasting as well, and stays for about 4 hours at least.
Cost- INR 135

2) Himalayan Lip Balm- This one is specially for people who get chapped lips even in Summer(like me). Himalayan Lip Balm helps in healing them fast. It also adds a little shimmer to your lips, so you can use it in your daily routine as well.
Cost- INR 28 

Body- 
1) Any moisturizer- Personally, I do not use anything on my hands or legs, but if you have to use something, any moisturizer works. Make sure they have SPF 20 protection, so it will give you protect your skin from the strong sun rays. The only moisturizer I've used is by Nivea.


So these are my essentials for the summer. Hope that helped you :)
I'm sorry for not posting for a while, but that is how it's gonna be because busy schedule :(
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If you want me to post about something specific do comment. I also appreciate constructive feedback so do not hesitate commenting :)
Let me know your summer essentials as well ;)
Take care this summer. :) Protect yourself from the sun.
Ily all. Bye.
-Srushti 

I'm so sorry for not updating but I returned from Singapore on Wednesday. And it was my mom's birthday on Thursday so no update! But well, I got a variety of cosmetics from Singapore, so here's the review of one of those.

I always had issues with removing makeup, because even washing your face twice or thrice wouldn't help it remove thoroughly. And so, when I saw this, I didn't hesitate grabbing it!

I used this today itself, to remove my dark purplish blue eye shadow. And guess what? It worked wonders! You just have to dab a little of it on a small cotton piece and use it on the area where you want the make up removed. And with a few swipes of your cotton, the makeup is removed. And of course, this does not apply on lipstick or lip makeup.

Alobon's Waterproof Color Makeup Remover is actually a deep cleansing oil and this is clearly mentioned on the box. This is another reason to grab it, as I highly doubt it will have side effects, seeing it is an oil(even if it isn't natural). But it is still better to test on a smaller portion of your skin before using it, to avoid side effects if any.

This product comes in a small bottle, packed in a box. The one that I have is a bottle of 50 ml, and I'm not aware if there are any sizes in this.

Coming to the cost, I really don't remember the cost for which I bought this. I guess, it was something 3S$D(Singapore Dollars). I don't think it should exceed that even if my estimate is wrong.

That's it for Alobon-s Waterproof Color Makeup Remover. I hope you found this post impressive, and it helps you decide if it's worth a try or not.
Do drop in a comment or so, because I'd love some constructive feedback. Also, my previous post, contains information about my GIVEAWAY ! It is open till 10th January,2015. But if I don't get any response, unfortunately, I'll have to cancel the giveaway.

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Take care. I'll see ya on Thursday! ;)
-Srushti

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