Hello, all you beautiful people!

Want to pamper your body and skin? Looking for products that have natural ingredients and affordable for everyday use? Then go on reading below.

Recently I got introduced to this deliciously divine body care range. Boots Middleeast sent me this amazing kit of body care products. Its called Coco Flamingo. The name itself made me fall in love with all the products. I have started using these products for past 7 days and I kid you not I am loving the way my skin feels soooooo soft and silky.

Coco Flamingo is a flamboyantly fabulous NEW suite of coconut oil body products from British brand Inecto, to preen, pout and stand out! The new range offers pampering gorgeousness from head to toe with a  Super Creamy Body Wash, Brilliant Body Polish, Silky Smooth Body Lotion, Moisturising Body Oil and Fabulous Hand & Nail cream. All enriched with organic coconut oil for velvety smooth skin that smells tropically divine.

Below are the products:

  1.  Coco Flamingo Super Creamy Body Wash comes in a 500ml bottle which I am sure can be used for over 2 months. I love the way how it makes my body so smooth and leaving it moisturised the whole day. Its priced at AED 35. 
  2. Coco Flamingo Brilliant Body Polish comes in a tube of 150ml. Its a natural body scrub infused with organic coconut oil that gives my skin the oomph it needs. Definitely going to continue using this once a week. Its priced at AED 40. 
  3. Coco Flamingo Silky Smooth Body Lotion comes in a 250ml tube. Enriched in coconut oil, this lotion pampers the skin with goodness and leaving it velvety smooth finish. Its priced at AED 45. 
  4. Coco Flamingo Moisturising Body Oil comes in a 250ml bottle. Infused with organic coconut oil, the lightweight oil is non-sticky and easy to apply right after a shower. It quickly absorbs into the skin and its perfect for daily use. Its priced at AED 45. 
  5. Coco Flamingo Fabulous Hand & Nail cream comes in a 75ml tube. This has become my go-to hand cream. Its with me in my bag, in my car and at night in bed. I love the lightweight formula that quickly absorbs into the skin leaving my hands soft and smooth throughout the day. Its priced at AED 25. 

I am absolutely in love with this coconut oil body care range and will definitely continue to use it. All these products are available at any Boots Pharmacy in Dubai.

xoxo

Hello Everyone,

2017 is been a great year so far and also happens to be the special one since I started my Lifestyle blogging in March. During this year I came across many new brands for makeup, skincare, and hair. I had my likes and dislikes. But below are my favorite 17 products that I LOVE LOVE LOVE and would definitely keep using them forever.

1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation

OMG! This is the best thing ever happened to the makeup world and to me. I use the shade no. 230. This is a soft matte, long wear foundation with buildable, medium to full coverage and comes in 40 shades. The oil-free formula is made with climate-adaptive technology that’s resistant to sweat and humidity, and won’t clog pores so that wherever you are, it’s going to work on your skin. (Available at Sephora for 170AED)

2. NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

This is my everyday foundation since I can vary from sheer to full coverage finish. I like the soft velvety finish. I use the shade Vanilla. Although its bit light on my skin so I mix it with my other foundation. I definitely need to buy one shade darker. There are 24 shades to choose from. (Available at Lifestyle Shops for 69AED)

3. Huda Beauty Nude Love collection

OMG OMG OMG! This nude collection of Huda Beauty’s mini liquid matte lipsticks are my fav at the moment. There are 4 stunning colors Crush, Wifey, Sugar Mama, and Girlfriend. Girlfriend is my go-to shade right now and I’m seriously #obsessed! (Available at Sephora for 150AED)

4. MaxFactor X Masterpiece Nude Palette Contouring Eyeshadow

I received this beautiful palette in 2nd VOXBOX from Influenster. The palette contains perfectly combined eyeshadows, from pale to deep neutral shades to contour the eyes in endless combination. It’s easy to apply and love the pigmentation. (Available at Lifestyle shops for 125AED)

5. Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette

I got the Pink Sands one because I liked the pink tones more than the gold ones. This palette is packed with 2 different textures: the Melted Strobe, a pearlescent creamy formula enriched with Karite Butter to create a flawless lit-from-within canvas for layering powders and 3 light catching pressed pearls staggered in complimentary tones to give a sculptural, 3D radiance. (Available at Sephora for 221AED)

6. Benefit Boi-ing Air Brush Concealer Shade

If you have dry skin under the eyes, this is the best concealer ever. This hydra-smoothing concealer with vitamin E and apple seed extracts keeps skin hydrated for up to six hours and instantly gives a refreshed look. It’s a soft-focus, lightweight concealer that covers uneven texture and dark undereye circles. I bought this from Sephora after one of the girls recommended it. I use this as my everyday concealer now. (Available at Sephora for 100AED)

7. The Balm Schwing black liquid eyeliner

This eyeliner has become my current favorite. Its super black, smudge-free and matte.  Built with a uniquely thin and tapered felt-tip applicator, Schwing gives the careful control over subtle strokes and bold lines. (Available at Debenhams for 110AED)

8.Misslyn Treat ME Sweet Powder Blush

Treat me sweet powder blush in no.08 Be my flamingo forever gives fresh, rosy cheeks highlighting the cheekbones, and helps define the facial features in seconds. The powder’s velvety texture allows for an easy application and gentle spreading. Thanks to my Blogger Souk event, I was introduced to this blush. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45AED)

 

 9. Misslyn Glow for it Strobing Powder

Got tired looking skin? Worry no more! With its ultra-glamorous champagne-tone, the gentle highlighting powder adds a sensational wow-shimmer to the complexion.  The fine pearl particles serve as little light-reflectors and add a super fresh, and soft glow to the complexion. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45 AED)

10. ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream

An energizing eye-opener that instantly wakes up tired eyes. This morning-after eye cream with coffee beans, Panax ginseng, magnolia extract, and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up tired eyes. It helps reduce dark circles and unsightly bags, refreshing to restore a radiant look. I first started using it when I received a small sample tube of the same. Ever since I apply twice a day and have seen a big change in my under eyes. (Available at Sephora for 142AED)

11. Batiste Dry Shampoo

Batiste Dry Shampoo is the quick and convenient way to get soft, clean and fresh smelling hair, without water. Thi dry shampoo offers an instant fix by revitalizing greasy, dull and lifeless hair. It adds texture and body to that easy style solution. Simply spray it on and comb it out. I first used it when I received it on my Glambox. Ever since I use it whenever I feel my hair looks oily. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 30 AED)

12. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water

 KAMA Ayurveda Pure Rosewater is made from the roses of Kannauj, a region in North India, rich in white soil conductive to roses growth. The steam-water distillation process used to create this wonderful rosewater ensures a high level of hygiene and unmatched purity. Rose water is a natural astringent. It balances and restores skin’s PH level and helps tighten pores. I bought this from the Mumbai International Airport and I apply directly on my clean washed face daily at night. This leaves my skin revived and hydrated without stickiness or residue. (Available at Nykaa for 250Rs – 50ml)

13. GlamGlow VOLCASMIC Matte Glow Moisturizer

The first-of-its-kind matte glow mega moisturizer that does it all: hydrates, primes, and controls shine. VOLCASMIC delivers rich moisture to the skin with its advanced lightweight pressed water balm formula, leaving skin deeply hydrated yet non-shiny, with a sexy velvet finish. I have recently started using it but I am already in love with how it makes my skin glowy. Usually, I apply it before the foundation. (Available at Sephora for 231AED)

14. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in sheer rosy tint comes with sunscreen SPF 15 moisturizes, protects, and smooths the lips with a blend of moisture-preserving sugar and nourishing oils, delivering long-lasting moisture. The lip treatment provides essential, year-round protection from damaging UV rays, and the tinted treatments also offer sheer coverage or buildable color. I use it twice a day in the morning and at night before sleeping. I kid you not my lips stay moist throughout. (Available at Sephora for 24$)

15. Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen

The Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen is a bleach-free pen that whitens teeth and protects tooth enamel. This pen has provided me with whitening and brightening almost instantly, and with continuous use, it gets better and better. It says you can use the product up to four times a day, but I usually only use it in the morning and at night. (Available at Tarte for 22$)

16. Nivea Body Deodorizer Fresh Rose & Care

This day-long odour control is gas free and has skin-friendly formula enriched with provitamin B. It gives 24-hour protection against body odour and the refreshing floral scent keeps you fresh all day long. I saw this on Nykaa website for the first time and decided to order. (Available at Nykaa for 250 Rs)

 17. Boots Beautiful Hair Moisture & Nourish Mask

Specially formulated with Organic Argan oil together with a blend of oils and conditioner, this Mask will leave hair feeling moisturized and silky soft whilst helping to improve the conditioner of dry and damaged hair. I have been using this for more than 6 months. I use it once a week and I could see a major difference in the texture of my hair. This has made my hair soft and easily manageable without using any hair straighteners. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 20 AED)

 So these are my current 17 faves of 2017! Hope you all enjoyed!

Happy New Year!! Cheer xoxo

Do you have acne-prone skin? And are you afraid to do any kind of facial or treatment on your face just like me? Then I guess your worries are over with the facial I recently got done at The Artist Beauty Lounge. Read below to know more.

Since I have acne on my face since two years now, I am afraid to use any new products apart from my tea tree products I use from The Bodyshop. But then when I went for my Olaplex treatment, my sweet friend Reshu Malhotra from The Artist Beauty Lounge recommended me to go with the Dermalogica Medi Bac facial at their salon. At first, I was very hesitant but then its been long time I didn’t get any facial I thought of trying it. Before I share my experience, I want to give you guys some information about Dermalogica.

The Artist Beauty Lounge is a certified Dermalogica beauty salon with certified Dermalogica skin therapists. Dermalogica is an American personal care company headquartered in Carson, California. Its product portfolio includes cleansers, exfoliants, toners, masques, eye treatments, and moisturizers, as well as an acne treatment line. Dermalogica is a product line free of common irritants and ingredients that could cause breakouts. All the Dermalogica skin treatments are designed based on each person’s skin; therefore each treatment is different.

Image courtesy: The Artist Beauty Lounge Facebook page

On reaching the salon, I was greeted by the Therapist Rani, she was the one doing my facial. She also did my Olaplex treatment (read my previous blog for that experience) at The Artist Beauty Lounge. The staff at this salon is very friendly and always makes me feel at home. She gave me a Dermalogica Consultation Card to fill out the details about me and specific concerns I have about my skin. This helped her to understand my skin and my daily routine back better. Thereafter she took me to the facial room which was quite cozy and had a relaxing feel to it. Now, on to the treatment:

The treatment room

Dermalogica Products

1.  First, my face was thoroughly cleansed.  As what the therapist told me, they do double cleansing in Dermalogica. I personally love that since all the oil and dirt is removed.

2.  After cleansing was the face-mapping. This is where my skin was analyzed from the forehead up to the collarbone to identify my skin’s problems and needs.  I was told that I have a combination skin: dry on the cheeks, oily on the t-zone.  Also, she told me my skin was very dehydrated and I should start drinking double the quantity of water compared to what I drink now.

Image courtesy: Dermalogica website

3. An enzymatic exfoliation serum was applied and massaged on my face followed by a facial brush.

4.  After the exfoliation, a serum was applied to my face.  According to the skin therapist, it is to aid in the extraction. Then my skin was generously steamed prior to the application of the extraction fluid.  I was literally trying to stop myself from dozing off, but laying there, with the relaxing music and the soothing hands of my therapist made it a lot harder for me.

5. Extraction time! Now, I’m sure this is the part that all of us dread the most in facials. C’mon, who wouldn’t hate the pricking and the scraping from that metal tool? The actual extraction took around 10-15 minutes. She removed lots of blackheads and whiteheads which were deep inside my skin. You might be thinking if that way of extraction can actually extract whiteheads and blackheads? Well, I doubted it at first too. But after my facial and the redness all gone, my pores look a lot cleaner most especially those on my nose area.

6. A post-extraction solution was applied on my face.

7. A purifying serum was applied all over my face and then massaged with a galvanic tool.

8. A purifying mask was placed on my face and then followed by a shoulder and arm massage. This was the best part of the facial. I really enjoyed the massage which was much needed.

9. After the mask was taken off, a toner was sprayed on my entire face followed by the application of a moisturizer and an eye cream.

The entire treatment lasted for almost 75mins.

Result: I just loved the way my skin felt post-treatment. The skin was soft a bit red but looked very clear. Those hidden whiteheads under my skin were all gone and there was no more bumpy surface. The next day the redness was gone and my skin felt healthy. Also, I started drinking lots of water now. Its been two weeks since the treatment, I haven’t noticed any bumps and my skin still looks fresh and hydrated.

With the skin therapist, Rani

My clear looking skin right after the treatment

I would definitely recommend this treatment to all who have acne-prone skin and are afraid to do any facials.  Below are the details for the salon.

Price: AED 320 for 75mins

Location: 18th Street, Behind Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha Road

Contact: 04 358 2000 or http://www.reshumalhotra.com/

 

Hello Everyone,

Want to get smooth and soft hair? Looking for insurance for your hair? Then go on reading.

I got my hair colored 5 months back and off late my hair started to feel very dry and frizzy due to the heat in Dubai. I usually don’t get any hair treatments done here in Dubai since I prefer India and the hair specialist there. But then I came across this Olaplex treatment at The Artist Beauty Lounge in Dubai. I immediately messaged Reshu who happens to be the Owner of this beautiful salon and cleared all my doubts regarding the treatment. After contemplating I finally booked an appointment and decided to go for it.

The Artist Beauty Lounge is a cute little salon located in Oud Metha. It’s a signature beauty lounge by Makeup Artist and Beauty Expert Reshu Malhotra.

Image Courtesy: The Artist Beauty Lounge Facebook page

Coming to the treatment, let me give you a bit of information. Olaplex is a simple three-step process, includes a patented active ingredient that works on a molecular level to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage. You can use Olaplex to restore compromised hair or add it to another service to provide the ultimate breakage insurance.

Olaplex is a three-part treatment, the first two of which have to be done in a salon. Nevilles, in the heart of the glossy Belgravia in London, was the first salon in the UK to stock it so now more than anyone its revolutionary qualities. Having color-damaged hair myself (a salon back in India once turned me away and refused to do my highlights because it was so bad – a real low point), I was intrigued to see if it lived up to the hype, so I popped into getting the almighty Olaplex.

It works in three steps, here’s how:

  1. Olaplex Number 1: This concentrated first salon step rebuilds broken disulfide bonds and begins the process of preventing damage and repairing hair. Bond Multiplier is used as a stand-alone treatment. It was put on my hair and kept for 10 minutes.
  2. Olaplex Number 2: The second salon step continues to rebuild and restore any remaining broken bonds ensuring the strongest, shiniest, and healthiest hair possible. Bond Perfector is then put on the hair and this is left on for a good 25 minutes to really get the most out of its chemical mending.
  3. Olaplex Number 3: Hair Perfector is where you take things into your own hands. The third step is a take home treatment, which is recommended to use once a week. Apply to damp hair, comb through, and leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes at home before washing as normal. If you want to maximize the effect, leave it on overnight.

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So the first and second step was done at the salon. Rani, the lady who did my treatment was very sweet and explained me all the steps before doing it. After the final wash and blow dry, I kid you not my hair became soooooo SOFT and silky. My hair felt genuinely smoother and looked far less frazzled than it did when I walked in. You can tell why they’re calling it insurance for your hair. I was really amazed by the way my hair turned out to be. Check out my picture below and see the difference.

This treatment is really worth doing it and it’s quietly affordable. It costs around 250 AED and the 3rd step is for 100AED for you to take it home. Reshu, the sweetest person also recommended me to repeat this treatment after a month in order to get the best results. It’s been two weeks I got this treatment done and I can’t stop touching my soft hair.

With Reshu Malhotra, Owner of The Artist Beauty Lounge

Book your session now and get Olaplexed.

xx