Rodial StemCell Superfood Cleanser

Rodial StemCell Superfood Cleanser seems to be working great on Dry/Sensitive Skin.. 💖👍I have been using this for over 2 weeks now and works great.. 😍👍Cleanse the skin with leaving it super baby soft and fresh, don't even need a moisturiser, I mean really hydrates and heals dull skin literally!! 😘😘 Such a great travel essential,, making my trip a lot more easier 😍😍

How to beat oily skin woes in summer

With the scorching sun and heat of summer, we end up washing our 'shiny' faces so often that does more damage than good. 

According to Rod Anker, creative director of Monsoon Salon and Spa, over-cleansing really dehydrates the skin, signaling the body to produce more oil. 

Anker also advises that one should get cooling facials as they refresh and cleanse the skin without drying it.

And as for me, I learnt this trick of rubbing ice on my skin from my mother which not only feels good in the heat but also reduces the pores. 

So tell me some of your favorite summer beauty tricks :)

Stay Cool n Beautiful <3

Neha xoxo

MAY GLAMBOX 2014

Hey Glamistas!!

This May, due to popular demand, GlamBox is delighted to announce that they will once again be tying up with Benefit, to create another Glamista-exclusive, Benefit box. The box will not only feature a selection of Benefit’s most popular beauty products, but will also be the launch platform for a brand new Benefit's revolutionary product that is yet to be released worldwide – and Glambox subscribers will be the first ones to see the absolutely wonderful product that won't be available to the Retail Market until 1st July!

Let's begin the BENEFIT of this GlamBox :

• Step 1: The POREfessional – Immediate minimizing of pores and fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin! Silky and oil-free, this balm contains Vitamin E and helps make-up stay put.

Review: Works really well as the face base, and keeps the makeup on for a longer time.. But its not as oil-free as I thought!!
Rate: 3.8 out of 5

• Step 2: Fake Up – cover up goes incognito with this best-selling and hydrating crease-control concealer. Packed with Vitamin E, your dark circles won't peak out now.

     

Review: Works absolutely amazing, glides on so well. The best part which I personally like, it conceals and moisturizes at the same time. Its not a full coverage concealer but it gives a lovely natural beauty kinda look.. So I'm totally in love with it!! A Must-Have for minimal beauty lovers..

Rate: 5/5 

• Step 3: Big Easy – A multi balancing complexion perfector, that not only balances moisture and controls oil, but also gives a lightweight and velvety powder-like finish. The ultimate beauty balancing act.

Applied at 9 AM

It kinda started to wear out by 12pm

Review: Bigger Than BB; product makes sure it sticks to what it claims! works well on skin when used with fingers (personal opinion), If being indoors all day, then better to use this than a foundation, it also sits very light on skin..

Rate: 4/5

• Step 4: They’re Real Push-Up Liner –  The moment we’ve all been waiting for – Benefit’s revolutionary new product!  So – what's so good about it? Well, apparently it’s the first ever lash-hugging gel liner in a pen with a super soft custom angled tip.  Five years in the making, they're real push-up gel liner solves the biggest dilemma of beauty - Eyeliner application!

Applied at 9am then checked by 12pm - This pic was taken at 3:15 pm (still in good shape)

Checked back at 6:30 pm

Checked back at 9pm and still at an amazing shape 

Review: After applying it – I realized that it was much easier for me to get the product on super close to my lash line. I also noticed that that it was super long-wearing!  To apply, you need to twist base once to push up the gel liner to the soft AccuFlex tip!  When applied, the product doesn't smudge or melt at all – it dries super, super fast! <3 ... I timed the product for honest review and it worked really well, this product stayed on put for 12 hours straight, not any longer bcoz I had to remove it, Lol :D but I'm sure it would have stayed for even 24 hours (not sure).. And I also should let you know, I wasn't indoors all day - so it absolutely survived the crazy 'Dubai Heat' as well, which is absolutely incredible and deserves an applaud to the creators.

Rate: 6/5 

• Step 5: They’re Real Mascara – lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts and separates without smudging or drying out. Award-winning and featured on Cosmo’s 10 Best Mascaras 2012.

Review: This mascara gives nice volume but doesn't curl or lift the lashes. The picture above is with just One Coat- it was already a tiny bit chunky (personal opinion), If given more coats it definitely would have got clumpy and heavy. The product is nice but only when you are in a hurry in the mornings or late for work/school or something then this comes really handy, coz it doesn't smudge all day and keeps the volume.  * And one more I like about the product is the tip of the wand, (its a little similar to the Givenchy PhenomenEyes Mascara) which gets a lot easier to apply mascara on the lower lashes and the inner corners.

Rate: 3.5/5

So, what do you think of this month’s GlamBox everybody? 

Do leme know in the comments below, it'll make my day :)

Stay Beautiful :*

Neha <3

AMAZON KERATIN TREATMENT REVIEW!

My dear friends, here I bring you my Amazon Keratin Review!! A Product from USA..
I met these beautiful ladies at the BeautyWorld Middle East 2014

Benefits of the Treatment

* It can be done for all types of hair

* Infuses keratin protein deeply into hair

* Eliminates frizz and repairs hair

* Leaves them Smooth, Silky and Healthy

Application Process:

Step 1: Clarifying

The Clarifying shampoo removes residue from scalps and opens hair's cuticles for better absorption of the keratin treatment.

Step 2: Application and Drying

Separate hair in 8 sections and tie each section.. Took about 1 ounce of it in a bowl then applied the keratin treatment from roots to tips and they made sure every strand receives the treatment. Left it for about 15-20 mins then Blow dried the hair until they were 100% dry.

Step 3: Ironing

At about 230C /450F they Flat ironed all the hair, section by section from root to ends.

And Viola! they were Silky, Shiny and Straight

It took about 3 1/2 hours to complete the entire process

Then there were some instructions given to me to wash my hair with only water the following day and the next day I can use shampoo and conditioner... Following day on I can style as required :D Isn't that kool ;)

I am so happy with the results and till now, I haven't had any issues - they are all good..

Incase you would want to know this Keratin treatment is worth Dhs 1500..

And will shortly let you know where you can get this Amazon treatment done.

Let me know if you are interested!!!

Love,

Neha <3

LOTD: Sweet Touch

This week I tried some new products, a brand called Sweet Touch...
You will be able to see their stall at the Beauty World Middle East 2014...

I created this look using these products as follows:

Mineralized Foundation

Review: The consistency is too thick and okay to blend, but it stayed on all day.. Stayed perfectly in the current humidity in Dubai..

Eyeshadows

Review: Lovely choice of colors, not very easy to blend but great colors pay off..

Blush

Review: Good colors but too shiny.. Might work well with Asian Bridals I guess, and to use way tiny amount and works well..

Lip Liner

Review: Good colors but a tiny bit dry..

Lipstick

Review: The pink color I tried felt like Satin Matte and they have a lot of Nude and Dark colors too, like a Vampire Red and Dark Plum. So if u are into dark shades of colors then u should check them out at the Beautyworld.

Lipgloss

Review: Sorry to the product but it was not even glossy, I had to keeping applying the product again n again but wasn't satisfactory..

Pressed Powder

Review: That did set the foundation good and helped me tone down that shiny blush..

Ladies! Whoever is planning to visit the Beautyworld Middle East 2014; visit these new brands too, u might actually find a good product of ur choice.

It's time you tried the world, try to come to out of ur comfort zone and you will find a lot more new and fascinating things which aren't regular but at least 'New'..

I'm definitely goin to be there and If u see me, do come and say Hi! I would love to meet you ❤️

Stay Beautiful lovelies,

Neha ❤️

* P.S. This is not a sponsored review..... These are just my honest views about the product..

'SO ECO' MakeUp Brushes Review

"This Face Brush Kit by 'So Eco' contains four different brushes used for the perfect application of instant make-up."

  

I know what you're all thinking, "So Eco, I've never heard of that brand before" well here's why...

The 'So Eco' range of make up brushes and tools is brand new! They're fresh from the factory and until now I have only seen them in Spinneys(Dubai) or at  www.amazon.co.uk at the moment. 

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am to be one of the first in Dubai to review and share this brand with you all! 

The biggest selling points of the So Eco brushes will definitely be the fact that they are made from sustainable materials, they're recyclable (literally everything, from the products packaging to the bristles on the brushes). They are cruelty free and the brushes are cut and trimmed by hand to give them that extra special finish. 

I chose the Face Brush Kit to try out, mainly because of the fact that it contained a makeup brush for each area of the Face ;-) but also down to the fact that the set comes in a beautiful natural cotton wrap which is an ideal way to store your brushes! The brushes may be Eco-friendly but they are also practical and usable for every day make-up application.

The brushes themselves have handles made entirely of bamboo, and have super soft, fine bristles which make them really comfortable and easy to use. There are four brushes in the set, which includes an Eyeshading Brush, Foundation Brush, Blush Brush and a Finishing Brush. They are all going to become part of my daily make up routine. 

Overall I think these brushes are good quality, works well with products and super soft, have a nice appearance/packaging, and are very competitively priced with other brush brands. There are a range of other types of brushes which you can check out on the Amazon Website for Online shopping or also check out in Spinneys Dubai!!

 The world is a beautiful place, so let's keep it that way.

Love the Quote written on the 'So Eco' packaging ;-) and found it amazing the way they have explained how everything is so Eco-friendly :)

What do you think of this set? Will you be trying some of the brushes?

Stay Beautiful..

Love Neha xoxo