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Varnika Chauhan

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand: As I started diving into more YouTube makeup tutorials, I kept coming across the NYX Hd photogenic concealer wand. I looked it up online and discovered that it comes in highlighting shades as well as colour correcting shades. My experience with under-eye highlighting has not been as good as in most brands there is no shade variety. But I decided to give it a try anyways and opted for the shade – medium. Since NYX is a pretty popular brand, I decided to give this one a go and here are my thoughts about it!

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WHAT IS IT AND WHO IS IT FOR?

This is a concealer meant for highlighting and concealing dark areas or the trouble spots. It can also be mixed with the foundation to increase the coverage.

PRICE?

INR 525

HOW TO USE?

Apply in light strokes with the wand applicator on the high points of the face like under-eye, bridge of the nose and forehead. Blend out evenly with a makeup sponge or a concealer brush.

My Experience with NYX HD Photogenic Concealer Wand

This concealer is available in 8 shades and this one was the darkest shade. However it is still too light for me. The formulation is creamy and the concealer is quite thick. It is quite easy to blend, provided that you find the right match for skin tone. The packaging is very convenient and the applicator makes it quite easy to use as well. However, since the shade range is pretty narrow, you have to be careful with the amount you use! I have not been able to use this at all because even a little amount seems ashy. I find that it is the easiest to blend with the help of a makeup sponge. Since it is easy to go a tad too much with this product, makeup sponges are ideal as they can absorb the excess product. For the one time I wore this, it did not crease for a good 5-6 hours even without setting it with a powder. However, I tested this under flash photography and it did come up looking white and distinct. This concealer has no distinct fragrance but does have a pink undertone. It did a good job brightening the under-eye area but I used very little of it.

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POSITIVES
  1. Affordable
  2. Convenient packaging.
  3. A good highlighter.
  4. Very creamy.
  5. Easy to blend.
NEGATIVES
  1. The shade range is very narrow and mostly suits the fairer skin complexions.
  2. Can look cakey easily.
  3. Does not work well under flash photography.
  4. Very less product is available.
Overall Would I Recommend Or Repurchase?

No. even the medium skin shade will suit the fairer skin tones best.

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L.A Girl HD Pro Setting Powder Translucent

What Is It And Who Is It For? LA Girl HD Pro Setting Powder is a translucent setting powder. It is loose and is meant to be applied on the skin after you have finished doing your makeup. Setting powders are supposed to make your makeup last longer and prevent it from getting cakey and flaky throughout the day!

L.A Girl HD Pro Setting Powder Translucent

Price

INR 1000 (Wuhoo! RIP pocket money!)

How to Use?

Dip a large face brush into the powder and dust lightly on the face after dusting off the excess. Use buffing and circular motions to do so.

My Experience with LA Girl HD Pro Setting Powder

First up, this powder is 100% silica! So it mattifies the crap out of your face! It smells like nothing and is extremely light-weight. You open the lid and poof! Silica everywhere! You have to be very careful with this setting powder. It does blur your pores, mattify the skin and make it look super smooth but at the same time, it is white and bright! So girls with dusky skin tone, use this very lightly. It does make my makeup last longer. It gives you a punching ghost appearance under flash photography. So do not use this for night outs!

L.A Girl HD Pro Setting Powder Translucent 1

Positives 
  1. Mattifies the skin
  2. Makes the makeup last longer.
  3. Very lightweight.
  4. Easy to dust off.
  5. Comes with a powder puff.
Negatives 
  1. Can look pretty ashy if not applied properly.
  2. The packaging can be a little messy.
  3. Expensive
  4. Gives a horrible flashback.
Overall Would I Recommend Or Repurchase?

Only for the ones with oily skin!

GlossyPolish verdict:

3/5

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What is it? Oriflame Love Nature Face Lotion Tea Tree is a lightweight moisturizer which is meant for oily to combination skin type. The reason why most products for oily skin are made with tea tree extracts is that oily skin is more prone to breakouts and acne. Tea tree is antibacterial and anti fungal in nature and helps to get fight pimples.

Oriflame Love Nature Face Lotion Tea Tree Review

Price

INR 379 for 50 ml of product

But you can always get it at a discount

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My experience with Oriflame Love Nature Face Lotion Tea Tree

The face lotion comes in a cute little tub. It is surely travel-friendly.

The fragrance of the face lotion is a little medicinal and it definitely smells like tea tree extract. But the fragrance will not bother you.

The texture of the face lotion is very light.

When I applied this to my clean skin, it did not provide a completely matte finish. It did get absorbed in a few minutes. But it does have an oily base so it does not keep the skin matte for a long time. It does moisturize the skin pretty well and provides a fresh look. When left overnight, the face lotion does make the skin look plump and healthy.

I also used this face lotion before applying makeup. I would advise everyone to apply the moisturizer at least 20 minutes before applying foundation so that the moisturizer gets absorbed. I did the same with this product and it did get rid of any dry patches and did really make the foundation oily. You only need to use a little pea-sized amount of lotion and that would be enough.

It did not do much for my acne and blackheads. It did not clog my pores but did not make the whiteheads go away either.

I even mixed a little of this lotion with my foundation to see how it worked but there was no major difference. I do not know why I did that….

So in conclusion, while the moisturizer does nothing exceptional, it is not a bad product for the price. In fact, you can use it as a lightweight moisturizer before applying your makeup. I would not recommend it to people with dry skin because it is not that nourishing. If you have acne prone skin then this face lotion will not help you much.

Oriflame Love Nature Face Lotion Tea Tree Review 2Pros:
  1. Affordable
  2. Lightweight
  3. Does not clog pores
  4. Works well under makeup
Cons:
  1. Limited availability
  2. Does not mattify the skin
  3. Does nothing for acne or blackheads
Would I repurchase it?

Only if I am on a budget.

GlossyPolish verdict:

3/5

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Batiste Stylist Heat And Shine Spray 3

What is it? Batiste Stylist Heat And Shine Spray  is a 2 in 1 which provides protection up to 230 degrees. It shields the hair against the hottest styling tools and can also be used to add shine to the hair instantly.

Price

749 for 200ml

How to use? (As mentioned on the spray bottle)

Shake well before use. Spray all over the hair before heat styling. Section your hair as you go for maximum protection.

It can be used normally for achieving shiny hair as well.

My experience with the Batiste Stylist Heat And Shine Spray

I got it on a discount online at a good price. The spray bottle is quite large and very convenient to use. You can travel with it and use it with ease. Its spray nozzle is also good as it given a uniform aerosol without any hitch.

The hairspray does have a strong fragrance to it. if you are not used to strong scents then this one is going to hit you pretty hard! But the fragrance is not unpleasant and goes away in one day.

Now, I sectioned my hair and sprayed it all over before heat styling my hair. In fact, I have used it about 5- times now.

It does protect hair from heat damage because I use my iron at 2220 degrees and I did not notice any split ends or heat damage at all.

Coming to the shine part, it does add a mirroring shine the hair and I also felt that it reduces frizz up to an extent.

The one thing you have to take care of is that it makes the hair go greasy very quickly. Like your hair will begin to look oily from the second day. So that is the only negative with this spray.

Batiste Stylist Heat And Shine Spray 3

Pros:
  1. Very easy to use
  2. Protects the hair from heat damage
  3. Affordable
  4. Makes hair shiny
  5. Reduces frizz
  6. Does not leave a sticky residue
Cons      
  1. Makes hair slightly greasy
  2. Has a very strong fragrance
  3. Might weigh the hair down a little.
Would I Recommend Or Repurchase?

Yes. In fact, I find it to be better than the Loreal heat protectant spray.

Glossypolish verdict

4.5/5

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Avon Solutions Refined White Day Cream 2

What is it? Avon Solutions Refined White Day Cream is a lightweight moisturizer which is supposed to help improve the skin by hydrating it and making it brighter. Avon has a whole range of skincare products known as “solutions”. This one is for the dull and tired looking skin.

Avon Solutions Refined White Day Cream

Price

INR 499 for 50 grams of cream

How to use?

Apply a pea-sized amount of this cream onto your clean face and massage until it gets completely absorbed.

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My experience with Avon Solutions Refined White Day Cream

The day cream comes in a very classy looking tub which is made of glass. So the product in itself looks very promising and classy (the jar is quite heavy though). The cream has a slight pink tint to it which is barely noticeable.

Now, the texture of this cream is quite light. It is quite thin.

When I applied this to my face, I noticed that it does not get absorbed instantly. In fact, it does not get completely absorbed at all. Some part of it stays on top of the skin looking like oil. I have a dusky complexion. So when I applied this, it looked slightly white on my skin and I was sure that this is an oil-based cream. It made my skin look so oily. When applied, it does not add any brightness to your face at all. In fact, it might make your skin look dull because of all the oils it has.

My mother, however, did not have this problem of white residue. In fact, she quite liked the cream because she has dry skin.

I had to make the product work so I decided to use this only when I was at home. After regular use, I noticed that my skin indeed was getting brighter and the suntan was also fading away faster. My mother’ skin showed similar results.

I feel the cream will not do so much instantly. However whatever ingredients it has are quite powerful and work to make the skin look more refined. You just have to be patient with it.

Avon Solutions Refined White Day Cream 3

Pros:
  1. Has SPF 20
  2. Acts as a good moisturizer for dry skin
  3. Helps to brighten the skin
  4. Reduces dullness
  5. Fades away the suntan
Cons:
  1. Not easily available
  2. Does not get absorbed easily
  3. Not good for oily skin
  4. Leaves a white residue on the face
  5. Cannot be worn underneath makeup as a moisturizer
  6. Makes the skin look extremely shiny
Would I repurchase?

No

Glossypolish verdict:

2.5/5

 

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What is it? Sunsilk Soft And Smooth Conditioner is meant for dry and frizzy hair. It helps to make the locks smooth and shiny from the very first wash. It claims to contain 5 natural oils which help to achieve silky hair. It is a conditioner co-created with Thomas Taw, dry and damage expert from London.

Sunsilk Soft And Smooth Conditioner

Price

INR 146 for 180 ml

My Experience With The Sunsilk Soft And Smooth Conditioner

To begin with, let’s address the very attractive packaging of the conditioner. It comes in a bright yellow bottle.

The fragrance of this conditioner will seriously make you swoon! It is so pleasant and soothing that you want to keep smelling your hair! At least, I did!

The texture of the conditioner is quite thick and creamy like most conditioners. It also has a slight yellow tinge to it. Beware of the fake conditioners you may find in flea markets. They are literally filled with some weird creams and water. The color of this conditioner is very typical and yellow.

Coming to the actual performance, this conditioner is the bomb! My hair is quite dry and on top of that, I tend to use a lot of heat styling tools as well. Needless to say, the hair could really use the extra moisture.

So like everyone else, I apply the conditioner after shampooing my hair throughout the ends and never on the roots.

I massage it in and leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes followed by rinsing.

The conditioner does make your hair baby soft from the very first use. I saw an instant reduction of frizz and flyways when my hair dried up and that is a very good sign. I also noticed that it gets absorbed by the hair very easily unlike some conditioners which just sit on top of the hair.

The fragrance of the conditioner will linger and that is not a bad thing at all because the conditioner smells very sweet and is not overwhelming. The scent stays in freshly washed hair for about 2 days and I like that very much!

The only thing I would like to say is that if you are looking for volume and bounce, then this conditioner might not do it since it seems to make the hair heavy with all the nourishment. Do not make the mistake of applying it on the scalp for your hair will turn greasy very quickly.

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Pros:
  1. Affordable
  2. Pleasant fragrance
  3. Hydrates the hair very well
  4. Controls frizz
  5. Softens the hair a lot
  6. Makes the hair shiny and manageable
  7. Gets absorbed by the hair easily
Cons:
  1. Can make your hair turn greasy in 1-2 days
Would I Recommend Or Repurchase?

Certainly, for anyone with dry and frizzy hair, the conditioner shall work! I am already on my third bottle.

GlossyPolish verdict

5/5

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Oriflame Pure Colour Pressed Powder 2

What is it? Oriflamme pure color pressed powder is meant for providing some added coverage and mattify the skin.

Price

INR 329 for 20 grams of product

Shade range

It comes in two shades, light and medium.

The one I am reviewing is the light pressed powder.

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My experience with Oriflame Pure Colour Pressed Powder

The pressed powder is packaged very impressively. The pan is black and classy with all the details mentioned on the back. Now, the main reason, I bought this powder is because it was pretty affordable and is almost always at a discount.

It has very pleasant fragrance and comes with a foam pad for application. However, we all know how useless these puffs are! It also has a mirror which can be quite useful for a close look.

I apply the powder using a fluffy powder brush.

Coming to the actual performance of the powder – this face powder provides no coverage what so ever! I guess this is probably because the pigment is too weak but the coverage is not there at all. It is quite a lightweight powder and is easy to pick up on a brush. I would not say that it looked chalky on my face but it did not add any good to it either.

Like most face powders, it does mattify the skin instantly, so that is one good thing about it. But I had to make this product work some or the other way.

So what I did was, I scraped off the powder very lightly so that t looked like loose powder. Once I obtained a little bit, I applied it to my eyes for baking. I dusted it off after 5 minutes and my under eyes looked flawless! It did not let my foundation crease.

When applied normally, it does not dry out the skin and does not look cakey at all.

In conclusion, I would say that if you are looking for some coverage, then you will not find this product useful. However, if you just want a light dust of color and some shine control then this pressed powder is quite good for its price.

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Pros:
  1. Affordable
  2. Very lightweight
  3. Has a mirror
  4. Does not crease
  5. Does not look cakey
  6. Does not dry out the skin
Cons:
  1. Poor coverage
  2. Does not last for a very long time
  3. Limited shade range.
  4. Will give a flashback
Would I repurchase it?

Yes, because I found I way to make it work and does a good job at mattifying the skin.

Glossypolish verdict:

3.5/5

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How To Make Your Hands Look 10 Years Younger : 4 Simple home Remedies! 6

How To Make Hands Look Younger

by Varnika Chauhan

How To Make Hands Look Younger: Our hands do so much of our work and are in constant motion. It’s only expected that over time, our hands begin to feel and look dry. Wrinkled hands are common as well. But they don’t have to say like that. Here are some simple home remedies to help your hands look at least 10 years younger! You can also check out tips for beautiful nails HERE!

How To Make Your Hands Look 10 Years Younger : 4 Simple home Remedies!

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  • Tea tree- vanilla hand soak

Combine 10 cups of hot water (tolerable temperature but not too cold) with 10 drops of tea tree essential oil. Add a few drops of vanilla extract and 1 cup of Epsom salt.

Dip your hands in this DIY hand soak and let your hands stay in this mixture for 10 minutes.

This step will make your hands softer and the nails will also turn soft. Tea tree is antibacterial in nature and will help get rid of the dirt in your cuticles as well as nails.

  • Caffeine and coconut oil scrub

Take 2 tbsp. of coffee grounds (not Nescafe please!) and mix it with about 4 tbsp. of coconut oil. Add 1 tbsp. of brown sugar and mix well. You have to yourself, an amazing hand scrub!

After having soaked your hands well enough, wipe out the water and scrub your hands with this DIY recipe for about 5 minutes.

Coffee grounds will help to increase blood flow and the brown sugar will help to get rid of all the dead cells. Coconut oil will nourish the cuticles and your hands.

  • Aloe Vera and honey mask

After exfoliating your hands, rinse them with lukewarm water and allow them to dry. Meanwhile, u can prepare a homemade mask for your hands.

Combine 2 tsp. oh honey with 2 tsp. of Aloe Vera and mix well. When your hands are dry. Apply this mask on your hands and leave for 15 minutes.

Rinse off with cold water.

Honey will help to soften your hands and remove any kind of pigmentation and suntan. Aloe Vera contains anti-aging properties which will make your hands look supple and wrinkle-free.

  • Almond oil for improving moisture.

After following all these steps your hands will feel surprisingly young. Complete the process by taking a few drops of sweet almond oil and massage your hands with it. This step will add moisture and reduce wrinkles and spots over time.

 

 

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Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow 030 Review

What Is It And Who Is It For? Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow 030 is for the purpose of highlighting the high points of your face like the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and your cupid’s bow! It adds an extra glow to the skin because using just the foundation can make the skin look pretty flat. If you love the glowing-skin look then this product is for you!

Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow 030 Review

Price

INR 950

How To Use

Pick a little product using a fan brush or a contouring brush and lightly rub on the high points of your face like the cheek-bones, bridge of the nose, eyebrow bone and the T-zone for a natural and sun-kissed glow!

My Experience With The Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow 030

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The product comes in a compact palette with strips of different bronze and warm- toned shades. There are 5 strips in total. I use this using a fan brush and each shade is highly pigmented. Hence you need very little product. This palette will last you for a long time! The shades do have a little bit of shimmer but topmost shade will appear to be most natural. You can mix the shades to get the perfect bronze glow. The plus point is that I even use the shades as eyeshadows and the look comes out to be extremely natural. My skin is extremely sensitive and this gave me no allergic reactions so kisses to Revlon!

Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow 030 Review 5

Positives 
  1. 5 beautiful shades
  2. Provides a very natural highlight.
  3. Can be used as eye shadow as well.
  4. You get 7.5 grams of product for a decent price.
  5. Can be applied using fingers as well so no fancy tools needed.
  6. Feels extremely light-weight
Negatives 
  1. Too much of the product can highlight the glitter under sunlight!
Overall Would I Repurchase And Recommend?

Absolutely! This is the first palette I purchased and it has been working great for me! It stands true to all its claims and the shades will work with any skin tone!

GlossyPolish Verdict:

4.8/5

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Inatur Charcoal Detox Cream

Inatur Charcoal Detox Cream Review

by Varnika Chauhan

What Is It And Who Is It For? Inatur Charcoal Detox Cream is an overnight detox cream for oily/combination skin. It works overnight to draw out the impurities from the skin and minimize pores!

Price

INR 450

Inatur Charcoal Detox Cream 1

 

How To Use?

Apply the cream on clean skin with your fingertips and gently massage in circular motion. Leave it overnight for best results.

My Experience with Inatur Charcoal Detox Cream

I love this cream with all my heart! Let me tell you why! First of all, it works very well on oily skin. The formulation is pretty runny and very light. When you apply this, it gives your skin a dark appearance (because of the charcoal present in it). I leave it overnight and when I wash it off in the morning, my skin looks much brighter and cleaner. It does draw out all impurities and reduces the occurrence of blackheads as well as whiteheads! I do not know why this thing is so underrated!

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Positives 
  1. Purifies the skin.
  2. Leaves the skin looking fresh.
  3. Will not cause any breakouts.
  4. Gets absorbed easily.
  5. Does not contain any parabens.
  6. It is pH balanced.
  7. You get 125g of product for a decent price.
  8. Contains neem extracts!
Negatives 
  1. Not suitable for dry skin.
  2. Cannot be used during day time.
  3. Available only at selected stores.
Overall Would I Recommend Or Repurchase?

Of course, I would! If I ever finish the first tub!

GlossyPolish verdict:

5/5

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