I am a wife & a mother and enjoy life with different colors. I have a technical educational background having 9 years of experience in the core companies. It's my new passion taking me to blogging world so I am totally excited. So wish me luck and thank you!
I wish you a Merry Christmas! I wish you a Merry Christmas!!! and a happy new year!!!!
The 2020 year has been strange and weird for all of us! I mean who knew words like Corona or COVID-19 even exist. Everyone is trying to look forward to a better future and waiting to get a sigh of relief.
However, I have noticed one thing, a positive thing…you know what! … We are learning to be more n more patient, to sit down and think about ourselves, to care about family more than before, and last but not least, now we emphasize more on “mental health” than “wealth”.
And hence it gives us a reason to celebrate 2020, 25th December deliriously happy!
So wish you a “Merry Christmas”! May God give you and your family a lot of happiness, strength, and good health. Let this Christmas spirit shine through your laugh and giggles.
Virtual parties are the best parties this year, so don’t feel sad about it. Instead, raise a toast with all the positive energy that resides in you.
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to accompany my older sisters or my cousins to the salon and those ladies would suggest Pearl or Golden facial. Mainly if she is a “bride to be” , then it’s compulsory to get the Golden facial done so that bride will look more radiant and brighter on Big day. Now, I really do not know if it is true. However, for the past many centuries using Gold (Extract/foil) in skincare has been a regular practice, even “Cleopatra” was a fan of it. So one day I thought let’s try some Gold mask and see if it really makes any difference in skin texture.
There are tons of different varieties of masks available in the market. I like to use clay masks and have been using it for many years but I stay away from single pouch/sachet masks. I am actually a little bit skeptical about it so never tried any masks except maybe 1 or 2 in my life, though I would like to try some in the future.
Anyway, for the first time, I had ordered something by keeping my preferences aside and was very curious to know if it indeed works.
I am not an expert but so far what know about Gold, is best known for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties So, I have been using this for over a year now. I use it after cleansing or exfoliating my face. It comes with a very small spatula to scoop up the product out of the jar without any mess. I apply a thin layer and keep it for 20 min. Then I gently massage the face while rinsing it with warm water. This mask gives me an instant glow. It makes my skin very soft like satin silk. Apparently, the skin is well hydrated and moisturized. Its silky formula looks so luxurious and promising, that it will convince you to add it to your not daily but weekly skincare routine. For me, I feel like getting a spa treatment at home.
Suitable for all skin types. For reference, my skin type is Normal/combination with oily T-zone and not very sensitive. Acne-prone skin, not so sure if it will work for you as I think it has a tendency of leaving some sort of oily/rich moisturizing effect on the skin. It might make your skin more oily which is the last thing you would expect from Gold mask or can cause a breakout. Again, it depends on how you want to incorporate this mask into your beauty regimen. Quantity wise, it is good and will last longer than you imagine..so it is a win-win situation for you and your pocket as well.
You can see the constancy of the formula below in the picture.
I ordered this mask from Amazon last year and don’t remember the price but I guess it was below $20(USD).
I like this mask but not a “must try” product as I did not notice any long term or permanent significant change in my skin tone.
Thank you!
Namaste!
P.S. – I have had been using this Mask for quite a long time before my face started to break out. For the last 3-4 months, I have been fighting with hormonal acne problems. After trying OTC treatments, now finally I am using the “Curology” customized treatment plan. Results are awaited !
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Yes! I know these two are totally different from each other like formula or say texture-wise. But the reason behind this article is to show you the color pay off and to compare powder formula with other matte lipsticks from Mac. So I picked up “flat out fabulous” which is a retro matte lipstick and a “velvet punch” which is a powder kiss lipstick. I could have chosen another matte lipstick shade to describe it against powder kiss lipstick but these two belong to a sort of similar color family more like cousins…Lol!!. For reference, I am NC42(though I think it is a little more orange+ish for my skin).
On thanksgiving, Mac was offering 40% off on lipsticks so I decided to buy powder kiss”Velvet punch” lipstick, and of course, I tried their virtual “try it on” with live cam. There I saw a very beautiful & gorgeous fuchsia color on my lips. I fell for it and made a purchase. Now, let’s see what I think about it.
In the picture below, from the left is “velvet punch” and right is “Flat out fabulous”.
Mac flat out fabulous
A Retro matte Cool-toned bright Fuschia lipstick so opaque with excellent color pay off. Single swipe transfers bright Fuschia onto lips. However, lips need to be exfoliated and hydrated beforehand is highly recommended else it would be very hard to apply it. And most important thing is, even if it is a retro matte it will not dry down your lips !. This one is my favorite shade and among other retro matte colors which is pretty long lasting as well …So it’s like if somebody asks me to pick one matte I will definitely choose flat-out fabulous (Ruby woo as well). It is a very gorgeous color and will suit all skin tones. So people who are into very bright colors and ready to flaunt, please go and grab it…I am very happy with this one :).
It’s retail price is $19 (USD)
Wearing Mac retro matte flat out fabulous
Powder kiss Velvet Punch
A unique powder formula makes it special. It is described as a weightless moisture-matte lipstick that delivers a blur of soft-focus color. It is a cool tones Fuschia not really very bright & less opaque with a low hydration level (for dry lips like mine). On fair and deeper complexion it might look a little brighter but on medium skin tone, I doubt about it. I tried to feel its presence on my lips but I think, it is indeed a revolutionary weightless formula. Being said that, it gives you a powdery feel..all the time. Every powder lipstick may look different on every skin tone. Although, these are the best seller lippies that people have approved. But on the contrary, my personal experience after trying other 2-3 lipsticks shades (at store before pandemic) from the same finish was not good at all. I am NC 42 and I remember I tried some red shade, it was just another Cool toned red that I could get similar shades from drugstore brands at a cheaper price so thanks to NYX . I don’t think it is long-lasting as well.
So finally I am getting very hard time to get along with it. I was expecting a very bright intense color instead I got shade which looks very very regular (not my type) on me, no matter how many layers I apply.
But you can try it and let me know what you really think about Mac Powder kiss lipsticks?
Wearing Mac powder kiss lipstick velvet punch
Its retail price is $21 (USD)
Thank you so much !
Namaste!
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“Health is wealth” is a very old proverb and hence very popular across the continents. Looking after health has become our very main goal in life as fast forward technologies and innovation are changing our lifestyle. In old days, people used to do more physical work and eat homemade food so the tea was either refreshment or it was a special beverage during a family “get together” sipping a hot cup of tea and to chitchat!!!
As the years go by, we are becoming more health-conscious and struggle to stay away from a lousy lifestyle…..This is the Golden opportunity for the “tea” industry to come up with unique and different ideas…..As a result, Green, black or herbal tea are becoming more n more popular and gaining attention widely. An exceptional range of “tea” are available in the market to choose from. So thought extending help of hand and get you close to “tea” which you might like to try.
I am a huge “Green Tea” lover and like to explore different flavors and I think you would like it too!! So let’s take a look. Indulging in tea for me is more about feeling pure about myself…I mean whenever I sip a hot cup of tea, the connection between my mind and body is so instant and I feel rejuvenated. This was the reason I was looking for some good and unique tea after using “Kirkland green tea” for several years.
One day I went to the store just to explore tea and then something caught my eyes….. I saw the pack of “Yogi Tea” available in so many flavors with health benefits…It blew my mind!! I mean seriously it was unbelievable…I had never seen so many flavors in my life…after a brief pause, I recollected myself and just picked up the “Ginger” flavor as I have always been a ginger tea person! But now I think like herbal too…..!
Anyway, when I came back home, what I really wanted is to see how it tastes. Without wasting my time I started to read the instructions and accordingly I made my tea…now my first impression was mixed up. It was hard to tell if I can remain consistent for the next few days..but then I decided to give it some time and continue it about a week or so… then something magical happened… Guess what? I ordered a variety pack from Amazon which includes the flavors you see in the picture above! Part of me really wanted to try that unique taste and was very curious too!. That was crazy, isn’t it? Yes…I know it!
“Yogi tea” is such an amazing tea and offers 40 varieties of black, green & herbal tea so it all depends on your choice what kind of tea you like. If you ask me I like all the flavors (Tea shown in the pictures) except “Honey Chai Turmeric Vitality Tea” as I feel it has an overpowering aroma of spices..more like cinnamon and has a little bit sweet taste to it. But again it’s all about individual preferences.
Nope! This post is not at all sponsored. But since WordPress is a platform where we can share our thoughts and connect to each other. So I wanted to take an opportunity to introduce this tea to all of you guys!
This tea is really very expensive and honestly, I did not find any offers/discounts not even on Amazon. So all the best! Let me know what do you think about this article.
I will give it a full five stars and Yes! I would recommend it to my friends and family!
Finally, my favorite festival has arrived !!! And Diwali is here…..we can celebrate it for 5 days but the first day has its importance so basically, it is the main Diwali day! So my Diwali spirit is high, can’t get enough of it. This is the time we open the closet and search for the most exquisite ethnic wear…if we don’t have it then we can still pull it off best of best look by wearing ornaments and makeup… yes!…that’s the whole idea !!
Yesterday, we had a blast! Enjoyed it thoroughly with my friends and family!! This post is a quick glimpse of my yesterday’s look… I am totally in love with it! I really wanted to share it with you all.
The Festival season is around the corner! so what are you going to wear on a special occasion? My plan is simple I will choose my dress according to my earrings. This sounds crazy but it’s true folks!! I just love all my earrings and today I am going to show you my selected oxidized earrings collection…well I like to wear it whenever I choose ethnic wear and this kind of jewelry looks so graceful! I get a lot of compliments…So I really wanted to share my look for a quick peek.
Personally, my preferences for earrings are wide, and oxidized is one of them. If you think that the style I am wearing can go beautifully with one of your dresses then please go get it. “We create fashion, fashion does not create us.”
Style 1.
Style 2.
Style 3.
Style 4. (Regular earrings )
Style 4. These are regular fancy earrings but wanted to share as I really love how it gives me a pink glow!
Now while choosing these kinds of earrings, I would suggest please see how much it weighs. It can go from lightweight to heavyweight. Make sure you check it first..my past experience was horrible and I could not stand the pain even for an hour…..it was so uncomfortable my ear lobes were cherry red and had steam coming out of my ears for such a bad investment …So eventually all depends on the buyer to select jewelry with a suitable weight.
Why I love these because I think it completes my look! Even if I am running late for any event or party (Especially Desi)…I wear a dress…apply some compact powder…Red lipstick….my fav Kajal!! I am ready to go! when I look in the mirror it gives me confidence…you don’t have to worry about anything else except how are you going to reach the venue in time…!!!!
I bought it from different places and so its price varies but two of them I bought from Amazon at great price.
Let me know what do you think about this post! Please share your earring style so that I can explore it more.
Thank you so much!
Namaste!!
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“Bath and body works” store is all about fragrance! As soon as I enter, I totally lose control over myself!!.. I literally want to smell every product present in the store and yes including Men’s collection too… Eventually got my hands on it!
And fun part is, not only during Christmas but whenever I go to mall, part of me always want to see what’s new in store. It is so exciting task!! yay!…. but everything glitters ain’t gold likewise every fragrance can not be pleasant…..so exceptions are always there as sometimes I think some of them have very overpowering fragrance and it gives me an instant headache!!
I can not buy everything at once(of course not ) but it is a gradual process of trying out products that feel good and love throughout a year. So this post is all about sharing my take on these fragrance full products.
from left “into the night” for woman and center “forest” & right “ocean’ from men’s collection
“Into the night” from Woman’s collection
Such a romantic name ….wow! Just love it!….. Ok about this one… I have a very special thing about it… because I have tried their couple of body wash fragrances and I always come back to this….they have such a huge collection of body wash and body cream…but I found creams are not that moisturizing as they claim…I mean I even tried a few of them… apparently, their creams do not do any wonder…no at least not for me! however, I keep hand cream which comes in a small tube and very handy! Anyway, Let’s not deviate from the topic…So come back…(He hehe )…I always enjoy taking shower when I see my best body wash in the bathroom caddy. Their all moisturizing body wash products are super creamy with a rich lather. The fragrance is very feminine and it has been described as a “blend of dark berries, midnight jasmine & rich amber”. So if you wish grab one or gift one!
Amazing fragrance and little goes a long way…absolutely stunning. My hubby loves this collection. But don’t go overboard with it..you might get a feeling as if used whole bottle in one wash…yeah! It is very strong. So “Forest” has been described as “A crisp blend of bergamot, sage & crushed cedarwood” so marvelous fragrance. “Ocean” is “An invigorating blend of blue cypress, vetiver & coastal air”.Both are super refreshing. Even though it says 3-in-1, I am not sure if you can use it for hair and face so the choice is yours. Everybody’s opinion on this would be different so see what suits you best!
Key ingredients – Vitamin E, shea butter and aloe.
Price – $14.50 (USD) for 10 fl/oz
These products are super fun to try and at the same time very wonderful to gift somebody. I am sure he/she is going to adore it. I would give it 5 stars and yes! would recommend to friend & family !
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
Namaste !
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How are you all? Hopefully, everything is going great at your end… Today I am here to review a very unique Cryo- mask by Lancôme so “1..2..3… eyes on me.”!!
This time I wanted to try something to get rid of enlarged pores which are not that large but when I see my face is going through some really bad acne (breakout) from past three/four months and kind of leaves unwanted nasty black spots followed with some pores, as a result, skin does not look smooth as it was before. Irrespective of skin color, everybody wants that flawless canvas and radiant face …. So me striving to get my skin better and to minimize the appearance of pores.
They say(Lancome), its pore minimizer and glow booster…so let’s see what it is!! I am going to write my honest review and experience after using this mask for about 1 month! Again it varies from person to person so no hard feelings!
Let’s see what is it? Why Lancôme invented this Sorbet cryo-mask.
“A five-minute cooling face mask that instantly re-energizes skin and reveals a rosy glow as it works to tighten pores, smooth skin texture and even skin tone.“ stated by Lancôme on its website.
When to use it? 1.Cleanse 2.Prepare 3.Active 4.treat(Apply mask) 5.Target
How to Apply? Apply the face mask by gently patting a generous layer on a clean face.After 5 minutes, rinse off with warm water.
How I use it? 1.Cleanse 2.Apply this mask 3.Toner 4.Serum 5.Moisturizer and final step, I use my acne spot treatment cream. I am not sure if this is the correct method to use this mask. But I suppose it should so I continue the way I like it instead of scratching my head and think about what they say. However, I strongly think the end result should be the same.
It has been over a month now since I have started using the product and I can see that mask is becoming my best buddy. Why? because it gives that extraordinary cooling effect on the skin..just calm, relaxing and soothing!!! It has a wonderful rosy smell, not overpowering which I love the most… Sometimes I just open the jar to inhale the rosy scent….quickly freshen up my mood n mind.
It is actually a decent, very different product that gives instant freshness and glow!!!! Yes! the unique formula makes it a very special mask …so its texture! It is a pink sorbet with a matte finish. You can check the texture below.
But at the same time, I doubt it works as a pore tightening mask, apart from its mind-blowing texture and scent! For me…it does not do its job of minimizing pores!! I did not see any improvements instead when I remove it, I feel my skin has some kind of rawness as if a layer or film has built up on face… It does not feel hydrated or for that matter moisturized!!! I get it, its mattifying mask but then it fails to serve its purpose and does not make skin smooth & supple.
For me, after using this mask for 4 weeks…It did not change my skin texture, with no significant changes. I am not at all happy with this mask except for its cooling effect which is the best part and I enjoy it…and yes I would see if I can get this product at discounted price so that I can use it as a cooling mask to calm down my irritated skin caused by acne. Otherwise, it works like any other drug store mask. Before you buy, make sure you try a sample or trial size pack. I would not recommend it to my friends who are looking for a serious pore-minimizer/tightening mask.
I would give it 2 stars!
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Rating: 2 out of 5.
NAMASTE!!
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The first thing first is that, I have changed my domain name from revivevanitywithme to revivelifewithme because I strongly felt during this pandemic it is important to cover essential topics and not just vanity. So henceforth, I have decided to share my take on various topics including health, diet, skin/hair care, and of course cosmetics too!
These days, life is becoming a bit sedentary… if we think, we have very fewer choices left as far as physical activities are concerned. So Yes!! Yoga or Gym at home will be an excellent choice to make during these days as it will add plus points to live a life perfect & stress-free…on top of it if food habits are right then it would be the best combination to balance it with the desired output.
It is one of the great snacks to satiate those untimely hunger pangs and no more guilt trips!!!!!! My 4 years old daughter often likes to eat Makhana over popcorn. Being a mother I am so glad that she is learning to make healthy choices…. And this was the one more reason I wanted to write about this. When we visit the grocery store, aisles are filled with packed food/ready-made or ready to eat (instant) products being marketed with “Healthy” labels but irony is, it is one of the most highly “unhealthy” food available on the earth!!!
So don’t worry let’s talk about something good and totally natural….!
Here it is our superfood(snack) “Makhana” also known as “Fox nuts or lotus seeds” which comes from a plant “Euryale Fox “. It is a very popular snack in India from ancient times and hence it has a very rich history and importance in religious ceremonies. In India, during fasting or in festival seasons you will find it in almost every Indian kitchen. It is one of the best options available snack which is super nutritious and healthy. There are so many things to tell you about it but I am going to comprise it with mainly writing about its health benefits and other key roles if we incorporate Makhana in our diet.
Let’s learn about how it is beneficial and healthy for us!
It is low in sodium and rich in magnesium so far better than what we eat for snacks like packed food viz. chips, Cheetos, etc.
It is naturally gluten free, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory.
Makhana is low in calories and high in carbohydrates.
It is a superfood as they are low in cholesterol and fat.
It is a good very source of protein and there are so many recipes to make it delicious to incorporate into a daily diet.
They are rich in calcium as well so before the doctor prescribes any tablets, I would say it’s better to eat natural remedies to make bones stronger.
For my friends who are diabetic, I would say munch on it.
And last but not least, because of its good nutrition value, it will be your best friend during the weight loss journey.
Recipes !
Possibilities are endless and depend on your personal taste. I would say just think about popcorn flavors and replace them with Makhana as simple as that. Basic idea is to roast it or fry it in little oil (of your choice) and sprinkle some salt. Can also add black paper, red chili powder just to make it spicy if you like!….. Makhana is available in a lot of gourmet stores…I have also tried Mint flavor but not a fan of it… I personally like to fry it in a Ghee (Clarified butter), add some turmeric and salt…Voila! crispy snack is ready !!!!
Makhana snack is very popular in East Asia as well. They have other reasons to believe in it, not just as a food but in their medicines too. I have read a few articles wherein they mentioned it and its usage in medicines !!! Omg…it is one of the holly molly natural product gifted by nature to us…so useful !!!
Now every country/region has some special flavors to blend in and so it makes every snack unique. Therefore, I would say let’s explore the culinary skills and share your experience with the world and with me as well. Thank you so much, guys! If you know any natural superfood and would like to share, please let me know in comment section. I would love to experience it!
Namaste !!!
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Today, I am going to review the most beautiful eye shadow palette by Tarte. I know, it has been out there for quite a long time. But I could not stop myself to share it with you all. I do not own a lot of eye shadow palette as I am very particular about it so mostly end up buying single shadows n place it in my magnetic pallets. This way I try to customize it. I always wanted something different eye palette so that I can use it for every day, for any special occasion all in one. And when I saw it, I had to buy it.
This palette has 20 shades to play with including mattes too !!! This is so cool that we don’t have to run to get the mattes for a transition color. Now again it depends on what kind of look you want to create. However, this one has versatile colors and super blendable. Believe me! It is so so pigmented and opaque. There are six finishes Matte, Luster, Metallic, Duo-chrome, Shimmer, and floating glitter.. (So much of Mica …lol…..ha ha ha !!!!!) but it is a really good one to experiment with various eye looks. You can either use your fingertips to apply or can use multiple colors to create a unique look.
You can see the hand swatches below so that you will get an idea of how intense colors are!
Swatches from left to right spin, inspiration, art Deco, artist, color explosion ,wall art, flow, DIY, ink, beat drop
Swatches from left to right mixed media, splatter, outside the lines, mic drop, graphic
swatches from left to right graffiti, moonlit, mashup, sway, create
If you really would like to get your hand on this eyeshadow palette! then you should…Christmas is just around the corner!!! I am sure you will fall in love with every color in it…In a hurry!! just sweep it across (Single eye shadow) and ready to go…….Wish I could show you all the colors on me right now but work is in progress 🙂 as there are a lot of colors to work with!!! If someone asks me to pick one color it would be “Create”…such a gorgeous color and whenever I open it, tip of my finger just want to touch it as if it is on Auto-pilot mode..ha ha ha ha !!!!!
I generally do not spend much on eye shadows and searched for something which literally has all in one and I found it. I ordered it from Tartecosmetics.com at a discounted/sale price.
This one is pricey !!!! Make sure you get a good deal or discount so you can bring this beauty home unless you are ready to spend $49 (US Dollar).
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
I am going to give it full 5 Stars. Yes ! I would recommend it to my friends and family…..Really good one to gift your loved ones too!!!….Thank you so much guys !!
Namaste !!!!!!
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