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REVIEW: Innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder

I always say that I have an oily acne prone skin and I make sure I look for ingredients that combat it likewise, this no sebum mineral powder from Innisfree is one such product that keeps your oil gland under control and checks your sebum keeps your skin shine free all day.

I was impressed with the ingredients such as jeju minerals and mints that are fresh and light on the skin and is totally vegan and safe. You can carry it in your bags and pouches as it’s very portable and comes with a cushion that makes it easier for you to dab it on your skin.

If your sunscreen doesn’t help you in the day then, just dab this mineral powder on your face to reduce the oily shine on your face and hence, gives you a hydrated matte look.

I have myself tried this product on my face and it left me impressed and this is my teen sister’s must have product for the day as her teenage hormones have started giving her breakouts and she says she loves this mineral powder and is already on her 6th one!

“Say no to oily shine now”!

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Review: Innisfree Green barley bubble cleanser

Hey everyone! I hope you all are well and glowing bright these days. Today, I’m going to share my experiences about this awesome foaming bubble cleanser by Innisfree ( your all time favourite Korean cosmetic brand).

Well, all my past blog posts have been for oily skinned beauties so, this time I thought about suggesting this good cleanser to those with dry skin conditions.

This cleanser comes with a pump which is hassle free and perfect. It takes out grime and dirt from your face and smells like barley. You can use this cleanser on a daily basis to get a clear and bright complexion.

I personally suggest this to dry skinned people because when I tried it on my skin during winters last time ( I have an acne prone skin) I felt my skin dry up a bit and also I could see tiny bumps on my skin because if oily skin becomes too dry it gives rise to bumps which is not good.

So, people with dry skin should use this product to keep your face intact with the correct moisture required to keep your face supple throughout the season.

This great product for your skin comes with the price of ₹-680/- only.

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Review : Superdry Tea Tree Kit

I switched my skincare product to this one now because my skin had started to breakout a lot in the past few days. As, already known tea tree is best for oily acne prone skin to control sebum and reduce acne. This one from Superdry is a holy grail for my skin now because not only does it contain tea tree only but it comes with the goodness of peppermint oil mixed with helpful skin friendly ingredients too.

Here’s How:

1. Superdry Tea Tree Exfoliating Scrub:

It comes with the goodness of tea tree and Peppermint oil along with Walnut Shell granules which is perfect for scrubbing away those dead cells away and keeping your skin radiant and acne free. It has a soothing effect on the skin and has refreshing smell too. It just comes with the price of ₹ 425/- only.

2. Superdry Deep Cleansing Mud Mask:

If your skin has started to breakout all of a sudden then, this mud mask is your saviour! It comes with tea tree and peppermint oil with natural clay to give you a clear skin with your acne in check. Apply it on your face and see the difference. It comes with the price of ₹ 150/- per sachet only.

3. Superdry Tea Tree cleanser and Toner:

This cleanser and toner contains tea tree and peppermint oil along with Aloe Vera extracts which is just perfect for your acne and pores too. Clean your face with this toner by using a cotton ball and see the difference. As toner is a must for oily skin people and if this comes with aloe Vera extracts too then, don’t think twice just go for it! It comes with the price of only ₹-375/- only.

4. Superdry Tea Tree facial moisturiser:

This moisturiser is filled with the goodness of tea tree and peppermint oil with Vitamins B5 which is good for keeping your face clean and beautiful. It gives a subtle glow to your face on each application. It just comes with the price of ₹- 375/- only.

So, all your acne concern is solved with this tea tree kit that costs only about ₹- 1126/-.

Happy pampering your skin..!🤗

PS: all the images used here are taken by me.

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Review: L’Oréal Paris True match super blendable foundation and True match concealer

It has been really long since I last wrote a review on a product so, I decided to review the foundation and concealer I’ve been using for quite sometime now.

L’Oréal Paris is the pioneer in drugstore cosmetic brands and they come up with lots of different and affordable make up , skin care and hair care brand all over the world.

Since, I say that I have an acne prone oily skin, I always look for products that work well with my skin and this foundation and concealer works for me.

L’Oréal Paris True match super blendable foundation:

I use the shade ‘ Golden beige’ which blends really well with my skin. Though, this foundation needs a primer to give you that flawless smooth skin finish, it’s really worth it! It is creamy and quite light on the skin too. It is priced at ₹ 799/- only.

L’Oréal Paris True match concealer:

I use the shade ‘3.G/W’ for my under eyes and true to it’s name all my under eye problems are not at all visible while wearing this concealer. The one thing I love about this concealer is that it becomes one with your skin and is so smooth and perfect. It is priced at ₹ 999/- only.

So, I basically suggest to go for this foundation and concealer if you’re looking for affordable ones.

As L’Oréal Paris says, “because, You’re worth it!”.

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Tips to keep Your face summer friendly

Yes, it’s summer again and the hot and humid weather calls for extra attention for our skin. Of course, we love taking a dip into cool waters of swimming pools and savouring our favourite ice- creams and indulging too much into mock tails and soft drinks. Yes, we love all those things and we forget to do the basic things required by our skin (lol).

So, let’s refresh our memories and zoom back to our basic little things :

1. Cleanse your face twice daily.

Don’t feel lazy to splash some water and dab those cleansers onto your face even at night(I know it’s a boring task).The dirt and grime of your make up and weather needs to be removed from your pretty face.

2. Don’t forget to use a face toner.

In the rush and excitement to start a brand new summery day, don’t forget to apply some toner on your face, be it in the morning or at night. Toners help to remove all the remaining dirt off your skin even after using a cleanser. Choose the ones with soothing and calming effect right for the summer.

3. Always moisturise your face.

Choose the perfect moisturiser for your skin according to your skin type and use it twice daily without fail. For oily skin, use a water based moisturiser which is light and non- greasy for the face.

4. Don’t forget to apply your sunscreen.

Yes, who forgets to apply sunscreen in summer (hehe) but, do you apply it after every 30 mins or even when you’re at home? I bet You hardly do ( because even I forget it sometimes). UV rays are our skin’s enemy and the culprit behind pre-aging, dark spots and a lot more so better be well equipped before hand. Oily skinned people should use a sunscreen of sun protection formula of 50 and people with normal or dry skin can settle with spf 30 or 40.

5. Use an exfoliator at least once a week.

Choose the correct scrub for your skin and use it at least once a week to get rid of dead cells and bumps on your face. Look for the perfect scrubbing beads, neither too small nor too big. Don’t over exfoliate your skin as it can enlarge your pores.

6. Use a pore care for your face.

Now, taking care of your pores depend on which type of product you want ( You can go for mask sheets, cream, serum, gels,etc).Summer season do enlarge our pores making it prone to blackheads and whiteheads so,using a good scrubber can keep a check on them.

7. Choose BB creams over foundation.

Go for light makeup this summer season. Select the perfect shade of BB cream for your skin and try to ditch foundation for daily use. Yes, BB creams have a light coverage that gives a natural finish to your skin that is just right for the season ( Know your skin type and then choose the one that is right for your skin).

8. Take time to pamper your skin.

Use mask sheets, home made natural packs, face packs for your skin. Don’t hesitate to steam your face once a fortnight to keep acne and pimple at bay ( Slice some cucumbers and put it around your eyes and just chill and doze off to sleep).

9.Sleep at least for 8 hrs.

Yes, laptops and cell phones are too good for us and we can’t keep the track of time while using them but, it’s ruining our skin and health too (Avoid using them at night especially before going to bed and let your body and mind relax and prepare you for a deep and peaceful sleep). A proper sleep can work wonders for your skin.

10. Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

It’s the basic thing we learnt when we were in the 1st grade but not everyone follows it. The best solution to skin problems is drinking plenty of water. Keep your body hydrated and you’ll never have any issues with your body (Experiment by squeezing a lemon on a glass of water or adding mint leaves on it, you’ll never regret it).

An exciting and happening summer season to all.

With love 💕

Senorita

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Use Bio Oil for these reasons

There’s a myth related to Bio Oil that it can only be used during pregnancy to reduce the possibility of stretch marks but what I’ve found out is that Bio Oil has many benefits to it other than just being a stretch marks and a scar reducing oil.

Below here are the different ways to use Bio Oil to get a flawless face and body.

It works on old stretch marks too (as far as I know people said that it works only for the fresh stretch marks).

I have some stretch marks on my calves due to the sudden weight I gained in between my teens. As, I’ve been applying bio oil on those very old stretch marks, I’ve seen a visible difference before and after using it.My stretch marks have become lighter and my legs look much better now.

2. It can be used us a cleansing oil too (it’s non-comedogenic).

Apply this oil on your face before using a cleanser and let it absorb on your face for a while. Take a cotton ball and swipe it off. Now, you can use your regular cleanser to wash it off.You will see your skin tone improving with regular use.(I use this once a week as a cleansing oil)

3. Use bio oil as a face massaging oil.

As I do some face yoga in the evening. Sometimes, when I run out of my massaging gel. I use bio oil to massage my face and my work is done.

4. This can reduce your wrinkles and fine lines.

For all the people out there who wants to reduce the signs of aging, apply bio oil to your face and massage it. You can either leave it on for the night and wash it off the other day or choose to rinse it off and apply your night creams right away. You will see your fine lines and wrinkles in control after regular usage.

5. Apply it on your old and new scars.

As already said, it works very well with scars whether be it a recent one or the ones from your past.Regular use of bio oil will help the marks to lighten (I recently fell down from the stairs and got scratches on my arms. I decided to apply some bio oil on those and yes, my marks are fading away).

I hope this will help you to use bio oil as a total skin care oil and not only label it as a stretch marks reducing oil.

With love 💕

Senorita

PS: The image of bio oil used here is taken by me.

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The perks of being single

Well, well I know that I’m bound to get debated over the subject that I’m writing about by those fortunate people who are happy and loving being in a relationship and I’m glad that they’ve found their special someone. Today, as I lay over lousing in my bed and thinking about my life I feel a sudden gratitude towards the life that I have now and thinking that I’ve definitely matured and turning into the woman that I’ve always wanted to be.

I’m not saying that I’m a pure, chaste innocent girl who knows nothing about relationships stuff neither am I trying to imply anything towards anyone that I’ve been close with in the past. All that I am saying is I’m happy and satisfied with what I am now and thankful to everyone that helped me mold into the person that I’m today.

So,what are the perks of being single?

1. You will start indulging in the fetish of loving yourself first.

The feeling of loving someone and being reciprocated is awesome, knowing those tiny little tidbits about each other, and making a space much larger than yourself for that person in your heart feels so amazing.Loving that person to the core, accepting each other’s flaws and yes, the bond deepens but, when things don’t work out and things fall apart, You’ll start questioning yourself on why did it end? How could you have saved it? But, once you’ve let go and when you ponder upon it, then you’ll realize that you were so engrossed in loving that person that you forgot to love yourself.

Now, when you’re single you will start to look for ways to love yourself, you will go to watch movies, listen to songs that make you feel good, buy new clothes, buy makeup, go on to new places, meet new people, and look for all the ways to please yourselves and try to forget about the pain. So, in this process you will rediscover the love you had for yourself and will start grooming yourself to become the person you wanted to be.

2. You can be whoever you want to be.

Yes, you need not please anyone trying to be the person you are not. You do not need to worry about the type of clothes you want to wear, and nobody will be complaining about the size or the color. You can be a shy, introvert person for a while or be loud and wreck less the other times and nobody gives a shit.You can be at home at 8am in the morning and at Africa at 9 and no one cares. You can post anything in Instagram, upload nonsensical stories and no one bothers.You will be free and don’t need to give explanations to anyone.

3. You will explore your creativity and find hidden talents.

Not sure about it? Yes, You will discover your passion and re ignite your lost fuel for talents. Remember how you love to paint before and then suddenly you stopped because you found your muse and then, again when you’re single you will start to want to paint again, write poems again, sing songs again, start a blog, start vlogging, create a Youtube channel and what not.

4. You will start valuing your time like never before.

Of course, it feels wonderful to talk to that person over the phone for hours, it’s okay to bunk your class, skip work, lie to your parents, and so much more when you’re in love but, when you’re single each second becomes valuable to you. You have targeted time as to what you’ll do with in that time and you will look for time to do things you love, to hone your skill, to take out time for your family and friends and so much else.

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HONEST REVIEW: Plum green tea kit

It’s been long since I last wrote a review on a skincare product.I have not posted any blog posts on the past few weeks so I decided why not write a review on the skincare product that I’m using these days.

To begin with, Plum is an Indian Skincare brand that was launched recently in India. As, I’ve been using Korean skincare products for long on my oily skin and was quite hesitant to switch my taste to another brand, I decided to go with Plum goodness green tea kit since it’s my country’s brand and the most impressive thing about the brand is it contributes to the environment. Yeah, of course, enough of my blabbering and getting back to my business.

As I’ve already mentioned that for acne prone skin one should look for the ingredients that claim to control it and I was happy when I found the combination of glycolic acid with green tea here. Now, I will be reviewing each product in this kit one by one.

1. Plum green tea pore cleansing face wash : This face wash is gel based and contains minute exfoliating beads which is good for oily skin.

Pros :

1. It contains glycolic acid which is helpful for acne prone skin.

2. Removes excess oil from the skin without drying too much.

3.The skin feels supple and fresh.

4. It comes with the price of ₹ 345/- only.

Cons :

1. Glycolic acid does break out your skin if you’re new to using it.

2. It doesn’t work well for whiteheads and blackheads.

3.This provides just enough moisture after washing.

2. Plum green tea alcohol free toner: This toner is quite effective in clearing up tiny bumps on the skin.

Pros :

1. It is alcohol free and is very good for acnes.

2. It thoroughly removes dirt and grime from the face.

3. It tones up and brightens up the face.

4. It comes up with the price of ₹ 351/- only.

Cons :

1. It has no effect on the pores.

2. This only controls the oil.

3. Takes a lot of patience to visibly see the difference on the face.

3. Plum green tea mattifying moisturizer : Unlike other moisturizers that cast a n oily shine on the skin, this one is a savior.

Pros:

1. It has a matte effect and is good for summers.

2. It is water based and gets absorbed quickly.

3. It provides right amount of moisture to the face.

4. It comes up with the price of ₹ 470/-only.

Cons:

1. Though it is light weight,it feels sticky sometimes in hot days.

2. It can’t be mixed with a matte sunscreen and blending with a bb or foundation can be troublesome sometimes.

3. It is quite small compared to the other products of this kit.

4. Plum green tea renewed clarity night gel : It provides balanced hydration to the skin and face feels clearer and brighter in the morning.

Pros :

1. It is very light and has pleasing fragrance.

2. Face looks bright and clear.

3. Works well on blackheads.

4. It costs around ₹ 575/- only.

Cons :

1.This too doesn’t work well on pores.

2. It has no effect on whiteheads.

3. No visible result seen in first application.

Final Verdict :

So, after using this kit for almost a month and half now, I’ve seen my face look brighter and humbly clearer these days but the drawback is that I see tiny bumps on my face every now and then. What I’ve come to conclude is that products containing glycolic acids first break out the skin then, help in repairing it. I think, people who want to see visible difference in few applications should try using other products. As far as I’m concerned I would say that Plum green tea kit is a humble one that is affordable and gives okay results.

PS : All the images used here are personally taken by me.

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5 in your budget cleansers for Oily Skin this summer

Picking up the right cleansers for oily skin can be quite tricky. If one product controls breakout the other one fails in providing hydration. We know how dreadful acnes can be. It lowers one’s self confidence and the ability to make an eye contact with people.

Many cleansers which do promise overnight clarity comes with a big price that we have to think twice to spend on it.

But, there are some good nice products that do help in clearing up your face in some reasonable prices too.

Here, I have a list of cleansers that are a must buy for oily acne prone skin if you’re looking for one.

1. Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser:

This is the one cleanser that tops the list of affordable oily skin cleansers that gives an impressive result. It is very mild and gentle on the skin and it has the perfect PH balance for the skin. It comes with the price of ₹ 475/- only.

2. Plum pore cleansing Green tea wash :

This a pretty good cleanser for oily skin as it contains glycolic acid with the goodness of green tea. It has mild scrubbing beads which helps in cleaning up dead cells and clears up acne. It comes with the price of ₹ 345/-only.

3. Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing wash:

This is a cleanser perfectly formulated for cleaning oily skin that breaks out often. It is gentle on the skin and really helps in keeping oil at control and instantly brightens up your skin. It comes with the price of ₹ 650/-only.

4.Kaya soothing cleansing gel:

This is a very affordable cleanser which helps in soothing redness and keeps your face supple and clean.It is gel based so this it good for oily skin to prep up for the day. It comes with the price of ₹ 150/- only.

5. The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam :

The Herb Day 365 cleanser is a very impressive cleanser from The Face Shop. It comes up with a wide variety of natural herbs that works really well for oily skin. It comes with a price of ₹ 350/- only.

All the images of the products are taken by me.

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Korean Face mask sheets for oily skin

Oily skinned beauties need to take special care of their skin during summer as it’s the season when our oil glands become too active in producing sebum that leads to break outs.

Face masks and scrubbers do check our oiliness at times and the concept of using mask sheets is not new. It is hassle free and gives impressive results too. Many brands do have brought these face masks into the market.

The sole reason behind me writing about Korean mask sheets in particular is because they contain the perfect ingredients to keep your skin hydrated and supple throughout the season.

Below down are the list of mask sheets that I recommend to all the oily skinned beauties to include it in your skincare routine this summer.

1. The Face Shop Real Nature Mask sheets

When it comes to mask sheets ‘The Face Shop‘ outlasts all. It comes up with all the possible organic ingredients to keep your skin beautiful ranging from kelp to potatoes and lot more. Choose your favorite one according to what your face requires whether you want to brighten, hydrate, firm, moisturize, purify it and so on.

2. Etude House Charcoal Chin Pack

We tend to forget our chin area which is quite often the oiliest of the ‘T’ zone. This comes off quite handy when we want a smooth chin as it contains charcoal which is very good for blackheads.

3. TONY MOLY EGG PORE NOSE PACK

You can use it over your nose when you feel like you need to eliminate blackheads from there. It contains egg to put a check on your enlarged pores.

You can grab them in any Korean Cosmetics and Skincare stores nearby. I always purchase mine from Nykaa which is an Indian online cosmetic store and it provides exclusive offers on mask sheets every now and then.

All the pictures used here are taken by me.