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Nikhita Ferreira

Marks & Spencer’s Cocoa Body Butter Review

Who is this for?  Marks & Spencer’s Cocoa Body Butter is For those looking for a body butter that works for dry skin and has a beautiful fragrance.

Price

I’m not very sure about the exact price range. But it’s between INR 600-800.

Marks & Spencer’s Cocoa Body Butter Review

My experience with the Marks & Spencer’s Cocoa  Body Butter

Packaging

The product comes in a very sturdy plastic container that is in like a skin tone shade. The top of it has a white sticker which has details about the product. So in terms of the packaging, they’ve done a good job.

Fragrance

For those who don’t like strong fragrances in their products, please stay away. Personally, I love my body products to have a nice fragrance and so it really worked for me. I can’t stop myself from talking it in :D

Texture & Consistency

Because this is body butter, the consistency is quite thick. Texture though is extremely smooth and glides onto the skin easily.

Suitability

I think most body butter works much better for those with dry skin. But, I don’t normal skin and it works well for me too.

Affordability

So a lot of people do find it to be a little pricey. But I’d say that it’s affordable only because the product is of great quality and it does a good job.

Availability

I don’t think this particular product is easily available. I’ve looked for it at stores and online too but I haven’t been successful. It is available at the M & S store though.

What do I like?
  1. Packaging
  2. Fragrance
  3. Moisturizing
  4. Suits all skin types
  5. Affordable
  6. Smooth texture
What do I not like?
  1. Availability is a bit of an issue.
Would I recommend & repurchase?

Yes, I totally would. If you have dry skin, then this is a must-have if it’s within your budget. As for repurchasing, I think it’s fairly affordable and does a good job. So I would.

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Benefits of Walking

Benefits of Walking: One of the most overlooked forms of exercise has got to be walking. It’s the easiest way to get healthier and lose weight and the best thing, it’s free. It also helps to build stamina.

Benefits of Walking

  • Improves heart health

Scientists have reported that walking reduces the risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases. Those who walk for 4 hours are at less risk of cardiovascular diseases.

  • Blood Pressure

Walking helps to lower blood pressure. Walking for 60 minutes a day ensures that pressure levels are in check.

  • Blood Circulation

Walking helps with the supply of oxygen and glucose to the brain and so it functions better. It decreases cholesterol and hence reduces the risk of stroke. Walking basically helps with blood circulation.

  • Aids Weight Loss

Walking is the best form of exercise and can help burn a lot of calories. Even doctors recommend walking as much as possible.

  • Strengthens Muscles

With age, we experience muscle loss. Walking helps to strengthen and tone muscles and hence prevents muscle loss.

  • Improves Digestion

It is very important to maintain a healthy digestive system. Apart from eating healthy and drinking water, it is extremely important to walk to improve digestion. Walking after meals is very good.

  • Reduces Stress

In today’s day and age, stress is a very common factor. When we walk, circulation is improved and so stress is reduced.

  • Uplifts Mood

Whenever you are feeling stressed or unhappy, it is always recommended to go for a walk and get some fresh air. This makes you feel better.

Above, only a few benefits of walking have been mentioned. But, there are a whole lot more. So make sure you get onto your feet and start walking!

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The Face Shop Honey Face Mask Review

by Nikhita Ferreira

The Face Shop Honey Face Mask Review So it’s only been a few months since I discovered sheet masks. And I’m so glad that I finally did. The first face mask that I tried did wonders to my skin and so I started looking out for other brands that had the product. That’s when I came across some reviews of the masks from The Face Shop. And I knew I had to try it out. I looked online for the product and I got lucky as Nykaa was having the 5+5 offer on the sheet masks. So I immediately ordered 10 sheets as I didn’t want to miss out on the deal. Among the sheets that I picked up, one was the The Face Shop Honey Face Mask . I had heard so much about Korean skincare, so I was really looking forward to trying this particular brand.

Now we all know that honey has a lot of benefits when it comes to our skin. It acts as a complexion booster, it’s extremely moisturizing and soothing and is also known for slowing down aging. So let’s see if this honey sheet mask works too.

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Basic Info About The Face Shop Honey Face Mask

Get radiant and illuminated skin in an instant with this Honey Face Mask. The honey extract, with its nourishing properties, reveals younger-looking, invigorated skin.

How to use the Honey mask

Wash face and apply toner. Unfold the mask and carefully place it on your freshly cleansed face, avoiding the eye and mouth contours. Remove from 10 to 15 minutes and pat face lightly to absorb the remaining essence into skin

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Ingredients

Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Alcohol Denat., Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Carbomer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Parfum/Fragrance

Price

Rs 100 per sheet mask

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My experience with The Face Shop Honey Face Mask

I first started off by using a face wash recommended by my dermat for my skin type. Post that, I used the Himalaya toner, which I just love! After that, I placed the mask on my face as per instructions. Now I must say, like the brand claims, this sheet mask is really drenched in serum. There was a lot of serum in the pack too, which I used up by applying on the neck area. The packaging of the product is really nice. It has a nice light-colored background with honey dripping on it. The back of the packaging has all the necessary details about the product. The sheet is made up of a very thin fabric, which is fine. What troubled me about it though, is its shape of it. It was round and just didn’t sit well on my face. Also, when the sheet is on, talking needs to be avoided as it tends to slip off a little. Apart from that, there was no issue. The mask feels cool on the skin and doesn’t cause any kind of irritation.

Ideally, the pack is to be kept on for about 10-15 minutes, but I kept it on for a little longer. Now I did this just before hitting the bed, so after removing the sheet, I allowed my skin to absorb the serum and then dozed off, allowing the product to stay on overnight. However, through the night, the serum felt quite sticky. In the morning, I splashed my face with water and I could see the difference. Not only did I have glowing skin, but it felt soft and well-moisturized too. The glow though lasts only for that particular day.

The Face Shop Honey Face Mask

Positives

  • Nice packaging
  • A good amount of serum
  • Cooling
  • Moisturizing

Negatives

  • Shape of the mask
  • Temporary results
  • Feels sticky

Will I repurchase & recommend the Honey mask?

If you’re looking for a temporary glow, then definitely. As for repurchasing, maybe!

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How to reuse used tea bags ?

by Nikhita Ferreira

How to reuse used tea bags? : Today, most of us prefer using organic products for our hair and skin. In fact, a lot of us stick to using all-natural items from our kitchen. We all know the skin and hair benefits of using honey, lemon, curd and other items from our kitchen and often use them as home remedies. But, have you ever used tea bags as a home remedy? If you haven’t used or haven’t even heard of its benefits, continue reading.

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  • Treat Dark Circles

We all know how much of a nuisance dark circles can be. Not only does it make you look less attractive, but it can also bring down your confidence. And sadly, a lot of us have this issue due to the long hours we spend in front of computers and lack of sleep. If you’re looking for a smart and effective solution to this, place cooled-down tea bags onto the dark circles. Follow this regularly and you will see a gradual improvement.

  • For Shiny Hair

In the summer months, hair tends to go dull and lacks shine. The easiest solution to this is to boil water and add in a few tea bags to it. Once the water cools down, you can use it to wash your hair. Using herbal tea bags will also improve the texture.

  • Soothe Rashes & Sunburns

Moist, cool tea bags are an excellent solution to soothe any skin irritations. If you have any rashes or even sunburns, just place the bags over the affected areas. For strings and bites, rub over the affected area to draw out toxins and lessen pain.

  • Shrink Warts

Tea contains tannic acid which has bacteria fighting properties. Because of this, it has the ability to shrink warts. Apply a warm tea bag on the wart and let it sit for 10 minutes. Do it a few times a day and it will shrink in a couple of days.

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  • Toner

Finding the price of toners in the market too high and looking for a cheaper option? Tea bags do the job! It makes the face less greasy. You can use a tea bag across your face and then blot with a towel.

  • Glowing Skin

Has your skin been looking dull? Don’t worry. After you finish using a green tea bag, cut it open and mix the tea with sugar and water and use it as a scrub. It works great for exfoliating and will give you a lovely glow.

  • Face Mask

Green tea works well for skin tightening.  So you can use it to make a simple face mask. All you have to do is mix it with baking soda and honey, apply it, leave it on for some time and then rinse. And you will have fresh, rejuvenated skin.

  • Grey Hair

Now, to be very honest, I’m not sure how well this works but I’ve heard about this remedy from a lot of people and apparently, it works very well. In today’s day and age, with all the stress that we deal with, a lot of us start greying at a very young age. And we’re so conscious about it that we end up giving into hair color and get so used to it, that we need to apply it every 20-25 days. But another natural solution to this is steeping three tea bags in one cup of boiling water and then add one tablespoon each of rosemary and sage herbs. Stir and leave it overnight and then strain and apply this mix on hair after shampooing. Don’t rinse after applying, let it air dry.

So now after you’re done with your tea bags, you know what to do.

If you’ve used any of this remedies or are keen on trying any, please do let me know below.

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Wow Coconut Milk Shampoo

Who is it for? Wow Coconut Milk Shampoo is for those who are looking for sulfate and paraben-free product. Also, it’s enriched with a lot of nutrients that work really well for the hair.

Price

INR 499 for 300 ml

Wow Skin Science Coconut Milk Shampoo

My experience with the Wow Skin Science Coconut Milk Shampoo

Packaging

So I really like the packaging of the shampoos from this brand. It comes with a pump which is extremely convenient and hygienic to use. It’s in a dark-colored bottle that looks really nice and sturdy.

Texture

It’s like most other shampoos, not too thick and not too runny.

Travel-friendly

I’d say this product extremely travels friendly, especially since it comes with a lock mechanism.

Fragrance

It has a coconut fragrance to it, which I love. And the best thing is that it isn’t too strong!

Pricing

Initially, I did think the product was a little pricey. But after using it, it’s totally worth it. Also, if you buy it during online sales, you’ll get quite a discount.

Experience

Before purchasing the shampoo, I had read a lot of positive reviews but didn’t have very high expectations from it. I haven’t been using it for too long, but so far, I’m quite happy.

Since it is a sulfate-free shampoo, it doesn’t lather too much and that troubles me a little. I’m never able to tell if my scalp is clean enough. After use, it doesn’t leave the hair extremely smooth but it doesn’t leave it dry either. What I do like about it though, is that it works great for my waves. It has started to make my waves form better. So, I’m quite happy there!

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Overall experience with the Wow Skin Science Coconut Milk Shampoo

What do I like
  1. Sulphate Free
  2. Paraben-Free
  3. Silicon-Free
  4. Subtle fragrance
  5. Doesn’t leave hair dry
  6. Gives better shape to the hair
What do I not like
  1. So far, no negatives. Although, a lot of people might find it a little bit expensive.

Would I repurchase & recommend it?

For sure. It’s close to chemical-free and that is enough reason to repurchase & recommend it. Also, it works well for me. So why not!

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Sukhasana

Sukhasana: A lot of you who are not into yoga or meditation are wondering what Sukhasana is…and I’m going to fill you in on just that. Sukhasana is one of the most basic meditation poses and is practiced in yoga. The word sukhasana which means comfort/easy posture can be done by all age groups and is best suited for beginners. This asana requires to be seated on the ground in a simple cross-legged position with your back straight and aligned with the head and neck, without slumping. Sukhasana is best to be practiced in the morning, since its’ a meditative pose. However, if you have any hip or knee injury, its best to avoid it.

Sukhasana

Some of the benefits of this asana are:
  1. It’s relaxing and gives your mind and body a sense of peace.
  2. Broadens chest and collar bones and gives the body alignment.
  3. Makes the back stronger and steadier.
  4. Elongates the spine
  5. Stress & anxiety leaves the body.
Wondering how to do the Sukhasana? We’re going to help you with the basic form.
  1. Sit on the floor and stretch out your legs ahead in front. If you are not used to sitting on the floor, then you can use a blanket for a firm and flat base.
  2. Cross your legs and broaden your knees. Put each foot under the opposite knee.
  3. Once you’ve got that right, place your hands on your lap or knees. Palms can be either faced up or down.
  4. Now elongate your tailbone and make sure your shoulders are firm. The lower back should not be arched.
  5. Sit in this pose for as long as you are comfortable.

Once you’ve mastered the Sukhasana, you can move on to an advanced asana.

So go ahead and try this asana and find your inner calm!

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Biotique Walnut Bark Shampoo

Who is it for? Biotique Walnut Bark Voluminizing Shampoo is For those looking for an ayurvedic shampoo that will work on adding volume to the hair and is easy on the pocket.

Price

The MRP is INR 159. But if you check online, you might get it a tad bit cheaper.

Biotique Walnut Bark Shampoo

My experience with the Biotique Walnut Bark Voluminizing Shampoo

Packaging

So in terms of packaging, the brand has done a fair enough job. The shampoo comes in a transparent plastic bottle, which allows you to see the product and the cover of it is in green. The bottle has all details mentioned on it…from ingredients to manufacturing details to pricing, it’s all there. Also, because it’s plastic, it extremely travels friendly.

Fragrance

If you’ve been reading my reviews, you know that I love hair products that have a good fragrance to it. And if it lingers on, then even better. This shampoo has a lovely fragrance but unfortunately, it doesn’t stay on.

Texture & Consistency

Like all shampoo’s, this one too is of smooth texture. The consistency though is a little more liquid as compared to most other shampoos. That’s no problem though, it spreads through and lathers well.

Effectiveness

So I’m going to be very honest here, I’ve been reading a lot of great reviews about Biotique and since I had never really tried any of their products properly, I decided to get the shampoo. My hair usually tends to fall really flat and so this fit in well. Now, did it really work in terms of adding that volume? Not at all. So I was disappointed with that. Also, since its ayurvedic and not really a cosmetic product, it does tend to leave your hair a little dry so conditioning well after is extremely important.

What I do love about this is that it’s all natural ingredients and its not animal tested. So a lot of points just for that.

Overall experience with the Biotique Walnut Bark Voluminizing Shampoo

Pros
  1. Decent packaging
  2. Travel-friendly
  3. Good fragrance
  4. Smooth texture
  5. Not animal tested
Cons
  1. Fragrance doesn’t linger on
  2. Doesn’t add volume
  3. Leaves hair a little dry

Would I repurchase & recommend?

Yes, I would. Although I was disappointed that it didn’t add volume to my hair…its all natural ingredients and does a decent job in cleaning the hair.

Rating

3/5

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Bed Head On The Rebound Curl Cream

Who is it for? Bed Head On The Rebound Curl Cream is  For those with curly hair looking for a cream to enhance their hair.

Price

INR 1050.

Bed Head On The Rebound Curl Cream

My experience with the Bed Head On The Rebound Curl Cream

Packaging

The product comes in a purple squeeze tube with a red cover. Very unusual combination but it looks fine, so it works. The tube has a lot of details mentioned on it in silver. The front just has the name mentioned, the back has ingredients and a whole lot of other details mentioned.

Texture & Consistency

The texture of the cream is very smooth and glides onto the hair easily. The consistency of it is quite thick like most other styling creams.

Application

Application is rather easy. I usually use it on my clients when the hair is slightly damp. You take a small amount of it in your palm and scrunch it into the hair. Always start it little and then add on.

Fragrance

I love the fragrance of this one, it’s amazing. And the best thing, it lingers on for a while.

Affordability

If you ask me, I think the pricing is fair enough because it does a good job and quality is great. But, a lot of clients do feel it’s a tad bit pricey.

Effectiveness

So I don’t have curls but this is one product that I always recommend to my curly haired clients. It works beautifully if you want to enhance your natural curls. Only thing that I noticed is that it does add a tad bit of stiffness to the hair.

Overall experience with the Bed Head On the Rebound Curl Cream

Pros
  1. Nice packaging
  2. Travel-friendly
  3. Lovely fragrance
  4. Smooth texture
  5. Easy application
  6. Enhances curls
Cons
  1. Adds stiffness to the hair

Would I repurchase & recommend?

Of course. I’ve been recommending this product for a while now and will continue doing so, unless a better product comes around.

Rating

4/5

 

 

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Who is it for? The Miss Claire Eye shadow 0457 is for those who are on a tight budget and are looking for a blue shade.

Price

INR 160

Miss Claire Eye shadow 0457

My experience with the Miss Claire Eye shadow 0457

Packaging

The packaging of the Miss Claire Single Eye shadows is very standard. It comes in a black round casing with a transparent lid that allows you to see the exact shade of the product.

Texture

There’s something about the texture of this one. I often find myself playing with it as it feels really good. Its got an extremely smooth texture that feels butter like between the fingers.

Shade

It’s a beautiful shade of blue that has hints of gold sparkle in it. The sparkle is very subtle which makes it look lovely.

Pigmentation

Most Miss Claire Eye shadows have quite a strong pigment to it. It just requires one swipe with the brush and you’re fine. And it’s super buildable too.

Staying Power

Now, this is what I wasn’t very impressed with. One hour after application, I found that it was just fading off. And that’s not acceptable when that some to an eye shadow…you don’t want to end up with an uneven application after a few hours.

My experience

So personally, I’m not very happy with this particular shade and I’ll explain why. I was really looking forward to finding a nice light shade of blue but unfortunately, it doesn’t suit my skin tone, unless used with a mix of other shades. And another thing is that, when I tested it, it faded off quite fast. And obviously that’s not what I want, I want it to stay in place for at least a few hours.

Overall experience with the Miss Claire Eye Shadow 0457

Pros

  1. Shade
  2. Decent packaging
  3. Strong pigment
  4. Smooth texture

Cons

  1. It doesn’t last too long. After a few hours, it fades off.
Would I repurchase & recommend?

No. While it has a lot of pros, the only con is the spoiler. Because no one wants an eye shadow that doesn’t stay in place.

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HipHop Wax Strips Chocolate

Who is it for? HipHop Wax Strips Chocolate is For those who are always short on time and prefer getting their waxing done at home.

Price

INR 150 for 20 strips

How to use
  1. Rub the strips between your palms. Then peel it slowly and separate the strips. Paste it on your skin and rub several times in the direction of the hair growth. Pull it quickly against the direction of the hair growth.
  2. Clean any remaining wax with the Argan oil Cleansing Wipes.

HipHop Wax Strips Chocolate

My experience with the HipHop Wax Strips Chocolate

Packaging

The wax strips come in a box that is in shades of brown. The text is all printed in black and brown. The brand has done a good job with the packaging, its quality work.

Fragrance

Since this is the chocolate variant, it does have the fragrance too. It’s not very strong, just the right amount.

Affordability

I think it’s extremely affordable. You get 20 strips for 150, which is amazing. But with that much, you can get your full hands and legs waxed. At a salon, you’ll be paying more than just the double of that.

Application

It’s really easy to apply and use. You just need to put the strip onto the area that needs to be waxed and pull it off. It usually comes off clean in one pull.

My experience

So I’m usually very lazy and with the current weather in Mumbai, getting myself to a salon is extremely hard. So I picked up the HipHop strips and like life has just been easier. I usually always wear dresses and so having these strips is really useful. It takes off the hair with just one pull. And what I’m really impressed with is that there are 5 sachets with argan oil strips to clean off the excess wax!!

Overall performance of  HipHop Wax Strips Chocolate

Pros
  1. Packaging
  2. Fragrance
  3. Affordable
  4. Easy to use
  5. Comes with cleansing oil
Cons
  1. I didn’t see my tan getting lighter. But then again, I’ve used it just once.
Would I repurchase & recommend?

For sure. It’s so easy and convenient…I’m definitely going to be stocking up on this.

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