Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Lancôme La Laque Fever Ultimate Lasting full color lip shine Today I am going to review my current most favorite lip gloss-color-balm-stain, whatever you want to call - it is definitely one of my current most loved products. I am saying that coz it acts as all of the above -gloss, color, balm and stain. I received this lip gloss in December after winning a Lancôme India’s vintage look contest on Facebook, however I began using it properly from January only and so far have loved everything about it. Check out more details below: About Lancôme La Laque Fever Brilliance Couleur Vibrante Tenue Ultime (Ultimate Lasting full color lip shine) An impossibly sensuous lip lacquer that combines vibrant concentrated color and unprecedented shine in one stroke. From the moment of application, densely pixilated pearls deliver multi-dimensional shine that truly holds, so you’ll be touch up-free for 8 hours. And the soft-sculpt applicator smoothes on a perfectly even layer of impe...

(Press Release)   New Delhi, 29th March 2012: Ravissant, India’s leading homegrown luxury brand, launched “Blliis by Ravissant”, the ultimate destination for relaxation and beauty in New Delhi on Thursday. The launch was organized over high tea at the avant garde Salon and Spa. Blliis boasts not only of uber chic décor and ultra luxurious seating, but also of innovative conceptualization, brought forth in every detail. Gracing the occasion were several prominent personalities like actress Malaika Arora Khan along with Maheep Kapur, Chunky and Bhavna Pandey, Sheetal Maffatlal,Nafisa Ali,Jas and Boney Arora,Tanisha Mohan,Harmeet Bajaj, Simar Duggal amongst others. Speaking on the occasion, Charoo Chawla, Director, Ravissant , said, “ It is our endeavor to give our guests services which are not only unique in nature but also ensure a seven star luxury experience at accessible prices. We want our guests to go through the entire Blliis experience and take away a feeling of ne...

With onset of summers, my preferences for fragrances also take a shift. While in winters, I love more of heavy floral and musky fragrances, my summer senses urge for more citrusy and tangy smells, especially when it comes to bathing products. I started using this particular shower gel from L'occitane a couple of weeks back and I have really loved the experience so far. Check out more details below: What does L'Occitane say about this Delice Des Fruit Shower Jelly? The unique texture of Délice des Fruits Shower Jelly, which transforms into a rich and creamy foam when combined with water, gently cleanses the skin. The body is left perfumed with the sweet and sparkling fragrance of candied fruit zests, including lemon and clementine essential oils. Price for quantity: Rs. 995.00 for 250ml My experience with this shower gel: As much as I loved the look and feel of this shower gel (light greenish-yellow bubbled liquid), so have I loved using it so far. The...

The L’Oreal Paris-Femina Women Awards 2012, in association with Rasvihar, commemorated the most outstanding Indian women achievers this year. Aishwairya Rai, Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and other leading celebrities graced this gliterrati studded ceremony, held at the ITC Grand Central on 22nd March, 2012 . In the first year of the awards 19 extraordinary women from diverse fields such as art, music, education, cinema amongst others were honoured. Hosted by Diana Hayden and Ash Chandler, the evening was brimming with laughter, the audience was entertained by spectacular performances by singers Sona Mahapatra, Usha Uthup, singer-dancer Shiamak Davar and his troupe, who added to the exuberance of the evening. The star-studded ceremony saw winners including Sona Mahapatra (Music and Performing Arts), Poorna Jagannathan (Breakthrough Performance), Kahini Arte Merchan (Art), Dipika Pallikal (Sports), Dr Firuza Parikh (Science and Innovation), Ekta Kapoor  (Business and Entre...

(Guest post by Steven Sanchez) Every year has its’ groove in all faucets of fashion. Make-up is no exception.  Paris, London and New York have all had their 2012 summer fashion shows. Based on these shows, trends for 2012 have been decided. So, as you switch out your winter wardrobe for spring and summer, switch out your makeup too. Colorful, light and feminine are taking over 2012. Full Lush Eyebrows Put down the tweezers! This year a fuller, more powerful brow is in. If your eyebrows have been over-plucked, let them grow in a little. By using a brow pencil or brow powder you can achieve this look. A good rule of thumb is for eyebrows to be slightly darker than your hair. Colorful Smokey Eyes If you have been shopping at all this year, you have notice that 2012 is the year of color. And, this isn’t a pale, shy color. It is vibrant. It is bright. This trend is being taken to your eyes as well. Instead of the traditional black or brown smoky eyes, brighten i...

Auravedic Pulpy face wash - Honey Almond I have oily-combination skin, and because of that I am usually quite particular about my facewashes. It is a trick to find a facewash that gently cleanses my skin thoroughly, while keeping up the moisture too. I’ve been using this particular facewash from Auravedic since more than a week now, and I think the time is enough to review it here. Check out more details below: Price: INR 150 for 50 grams My experience with his face wash: The first thing that I loved about this facewash was its yummy fragrance which feels heavenly to the senses. The second thing that absolutely adored about this facewash is that it is free of Parabans, SLS, colors and any other harmful chemicals, which makes it perfect for the skin. Coming to the facewash, it comes in a honey colored jelly form. All I have to do is scoop a bit on my palm, add some water and massage it well to create a thin lather (that is what it creates), apply on face and th...

(Guest Post by Irine Desosa) Everyone likes to get glowing and clear skin. But only few people are blessed with surprising genes which can keep the skin healthy and shiny. People who do not have these genes have to follow some tips to make their skin healthy. Usually people come across common skin problems like acnes, clogged pores and skin tan. There are many tips available to get rid of these problems. Natural way to get glowing skin Image Source If your question is how to get glowing skin, then here you can find the appropriate answer. Some of the skin glowing tips can provide amazing results in short period of time. But the time taken to get good results may vary from one person to another, because the skin type is not same for everyone. To get healthy skin, then you should make sure that you take food items which have plenty of vitamin A and vitamin C.  Vitamin A is helpful in reducing the oil secretion in skin; also it keeps the skin healthy. You can find fr...

(Press Release) An explosion of your alter ego, Human Fundamentalism is about becoming who you are and not what society tells you to be.  Beauty isn’t about conformity but the fundamental human desire to express your inner beauty on the outside. rise above mainstream limitations and join our world where individuality is received with celebration not derision: break the mould to show strength not instability. embracing our glorious imperfections and showing the world we’re not ordinary but extraordinary is what Illamasqua stands for. We’re beyond conformity, celebrating instead freedom of expression. We’re beyond hiding who we really are. We are not a religion, but the singular opposite. We are Illamasqua.  “Human Fundamentalism is the unique spirit and fundamental human drive for individuality. It’s a belief, a movement and an emotion. A connection with the spirit of the age and its global motifs. You are your own human hybrid, a unique nomad of street cult...

AXN India Celebrates the power of woman this month and salutes the spirit of India's Most Thrilling Women through their Thrilling Women of Action contest. They have complied a respectable list of 8 Indian Women who depict the epitome of Thrilling Life Journeys. The list includes the likes of Chanda Kochhar, Medha Patkar, Anoushka Shankar and Kalpana Chawla to name a few. You can also check custom Bio's for these women that sum up their thrilling lives in a crisp manner.  It would be great if you could please go through the application "AXN Thrilling Women of Action" and have a look at the works of these women and cast your vote for the one who you consider as your ideal. Your opinion counts a lot, hence please ensure that you check AXN Thrilling Women of Action contest by  15 th March 2012 , as that is the day when this contest ends. The application enables you to check the best achievements of these accomplished women and cast your votes accordi...

(Press Note)  Mumbai, New Delhi, Chandigarh- Just Herbs, the Natural and Ayurvedic beauty and wellness label, has launched its summer collection of Suncare lotions, Facial gels and face packs made from pure and exotic Ayurvedic herbs. The products are made according to ancient Ayurvedic principles and are mildly scented with aromatherapy essential oils. The Just herbs Summer Collection includes NoSun Jojoba-Wheatgerm Moisturising Sun Protection Gel (for dry to oily skin), Sun’nil Jojoba-Grapeseed Moisturising  Sun Protection Lotion (for normal to dry skin), Just herbs Petal Soft Antitan Rose Face Pack, Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel and Just Herbs ‘Frugel’ firmskin skin radiance gel. “These five products are a must for every woman this summer as they have been specially formulated using the finest herbs and without toxins commonly used in cosmetics,” says Dr. Neena Chopra, Director, Beauty and Technical, Just Herbs. “They not only repair sun damage but also sl...

Sahachari Foundation Presents An Exclusive Preview Of Design One 2012, New Delhi Designers and Muses Come Together In Aid of Deserving Charities Sahachari Foundation presented an exclusive preview of Design One 2012 – an exhibition promoting upcoming designers and women entrepreneurs. The preview was in celebration of the support that they have received for their various charitable endeavours, from the fashion fraternity and Delhi society. Over Japanese high tea at Megu, The Leela Palace New Delhi, the preview provided a glamorous sneak peek of what can be expected at Design One. The designers each chose a muse each to showcase their creation. Atsu chose Pernia Qureshi, Neesha Singh was modeling a Nidhi Tholia design. Surily Goel flew in from Bombay and Lakshmi Nair graciously agreed to wear her favourite garment from Surily’s collection. Ammu Saidi adorned  Bina Goenka’s stunning jewelry and Shivan-Narresh showcased the best in resortwear with help from Tanisha Mohan. S...

This March, Femina is raising a toast to the women who have inspired us all. The most admired and loved women in art, music, education, business, film and various other fields, will be honored at the first ever L’Oreal Paris - Femina Women Awards in association with Rasvihar . The Logo and Trophy for the awards have been inspired by the Tangram: a puzzle made of seven pieces of a square that can be rearranged in an endless array of forms. Perfect, considering we have always celebrated the many and myriad facets of women with our tagline, ‘For All The Women You Are’. This prestigious award function will be held on 22nd March, 2012 at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai. Living up to Femina's tagline ‘ For All The Women You Are ’ they will commemorate at these awards the bold women who are going out and building a brave new world for themselves. Check out more details at below links: L’Oreal Paris - Femina Women Awards in association with Rasvihar Readers Choice awards 

ArtDeco High Performance Lipstick #497 Today I am going to review one of my current favorite lipsticks, which also happens to be the perfect "My lips but better" lipstick for me. I bought this lipstick in my last trip to Germany, and after using a couple of other products from ArtDeco, I've become a great fan of the brand. Check out more details about this lipstick below: About Artdeco High Performance Lipsticks - Rouge a levres Barra de labios Lippenstift Irresistibly and luxurious texture for shiny and velvety soft lips. The innovative active ingredient complex with  Maxi Lip TM    visibly increases the lip volume. Lines and small wrinkles appear smoother, living your lips with a perfect finish. Contains pahthenol and Vitamin E. Price: Quantity: 4g Availability in India: I am not sure, but I've seen a couple of Artdeco products on snapdeal.com, however I don't know how authentic they are. My experience with this lipstick: ...