Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Bollywood actress in saree When it comes to wardrobe fantasies, a saree is an attire that has always fascinated me the most. One main reason behind this fascination may be the fact that I have grown up seeing the magic this dress could create to a woman’s whole look. Somehow, it has never gone out of fashion and is one of the most evergreen wardrobes a woman can have in her closet. My Top 5 favorite Bollywood Saree Divas Though my mom has always been my favorite and most beautiful saree model till date, I can never miss noticing the amazing saree trends that keep coming in and out of fashion through our Bollywood divas. So, here I bring you some of my top favorite saree divas from our very own Bollywood movies. Check them out below: 1)       Aishwarya  Rai in movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” Aishwarya  Rai in movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” The movie is famous for its own history, and for what good and bad it did to the peop...

Bottega Di Lungavita VITA AGE AURUM – Acqua micellare : Makeup Remover I have always felt that as important as it is to apply the right makeup (even if it is just the sunscreen and a lip balm!), it is equally or possibly more important to remove your makeup completely before going to sleep. It has been my obsession, finding the right makeup remover that can effectively remove makeup from my face, eyes and lips, without causing any discomfort (like stinging etc.), and nourishes my skin as well. In my search for getting that perfect makeup remover, I stumbled upon this particular one, and boy! I am so happy I got this as it has become my Holy-grail makeup remover now. Check out more details and my review below: Innovative micellar solution that perfectly cleanses and removes make-up from face in a single swipe . It cleanses, moisturizes and detoxifies the skin allowing it to breathe. It guarantees a perfect cleansing, even for the most sensitive skin. It remov...

Hi friends, Yesterday, I shared with you a simple no-makeup fresh face look   using just 3 makeup essentials from Maybelline New York India . Today, I am going to share with you another super simple and quick makeup look that you can easily achieve using just 3 makeup essentials. When it comes to preparing for an important presentation, your appearance does make a lot of difference in making that first impact. Though your audience is more focused on your presentation, your face is what they get to see the most and it becomes really important to get it right there as well. . It also makes you feel more self-confident. Here, I bring you a quick and easy makeup look that you can wear while going for an important presentation, job interview or even your client's meeting. 1)    Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of  Maybelline New York BB cream  in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all over the face and blend well to cr...

I remember my first day of college and it always brings a smile on my face. The whole nervousness, an eagerness to step my best foot forward and make new friends just made my first day to college really exciting. Whenever, I think of my basic makeup essentials at that time, I remember I used to apply a sunscreen, some talc, kajal and a clear lip balm. Today, in collaboration with Maybelline New York , here is a simple and fresh no-makeup look that I’ve come up with for you to try for your first day to college, using only 3 makeup essentials from the brand:  - Maybelline New York BB cream - Maybelline New York colossal kajal - Maybelline New York Baby lips lip balm I’ve also mentioned a few tips to make your eyes and lashes look more open up without having a need to apply mascara. Check out below: 1)    Start with a clean bare face. Take a small amount of Maybelline New York BB cream in a shade that matches your skin tone; dot the cream all ove...

Do you feel conscious of your appearance in front of camera? A new study by Dove reveals that around 77% of Indian women are missing out on some of life’s most memorable moments because they are not happy with the way they look.  A sense of anxiety about their appearance prevents them from capturing precious memories on camera, including those of their own wedding or the birth of their child or special family holidays. Now, to make you feel your beautiful self, the brand has come up with a short film - Camera Shy - to raise the question why women hide from the camera as adults, but loved the camera as little girls. Dove is committed to creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety.  Women should feel confident to smile for their next photo, so they do not lose out on capturing their precious memories. Dove encourages women to celebrate their own beauty with tips to help them “Say goodbye to being camera shy.” I certainly couldn't stop ...

Lakme Clean Up Range - Fresh Fairness : Face wash, Scrub, Mask - Review About the products: Details of Lakme Fresh Fairnes Total Clean Up (50 g) Lakme Fresh Fairnes Total Clean Up is enriched with Glycerin and Vitabeads containing Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B3 The antioxidant properties of Vitamin E and C help protect your skin while Vitamin B3 lightens skin tone and minimizes dark spots This easy-to-use professional clean-up range comes with three unique new formulations A face wash to cleanse all visible dirt A scrub to remove dead cells A mask to deposit essential vitamins So you can flaunt that fresh fairness, like you’ve stepped out of a salon Facewash : Squeeze a coin sized amount on your palms and lather up. Gently massage your wet face for 30-60 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water. Use it at least twice a day for clean, fresh and fair skin. Scrub : Squeeze out sufficient amount of the face scrub to cover your face and neck. Gently ma...

The Healthy Hair Checklist Your hair is important and needs proper care. If you are wondering why your hair looks dull or why it looks unhealthy, maybe it’s time you started taking good care of your hair. Here are some healthy hair tips you can use to get that luster back into your hair. Image Source The first thing you should do is have your hair styled right. The right haircut will make any hair texture or type look good. Go to a good salon and have your hairstylist cut and style your hair. That’s the first thing you need to do before you start using other hair products. Get your hair cut right! Proper Cleansing Once you have got the style that suits you best, it’s up to you to have it cleaned regularly. You will need to shampoo and condition your hair regularly to have healthy hair. Check with your hairstylist which hair shampoo and conditioner is good for your hair style. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner can have adverse effects on your hair. Hair Care C...

Nourish your lips naturally with SoulTree Color Rich ~ Purest form of lead free lipstick that nourishes and protects~ SoulTree , India’s first and the only range of certified natural beauty products, has introduced Colour Rich Lipsticks composed of natural & organic ingredients. Completely lead free, these lipsticks are perfectly safe to wear throughout the day. SoulTree Colour Rich is also free from Carmine, making them suitable for vegetarians. SoulTree Colour Rich is an ayurvedic lip care product formulated using organic ghee and natural origin colours. They are enhanced with the moisturizing effect of natural ingredients like sweet almond oil, essence of rose, wild honey with organic ghee (clarified butter). All these ingredients have been used to give lips a vibrant dash of colour with all the goodness of ayurvedic care. SoulTree Lipstick has the most striking lipstick formulation flattering to all skin tones. They are available in 24 different shades including Ear...

Dove Intense Repair Keratin Active Shampoo and Conditioner A while back I shared with you the launch of Dove's new Intense Repair Hair Therapy range with ¼ moisture milk, which is enhanced with Keratin Actives. It helps rebuild hair at the cellular level making it stronger, smoother and beautiful every day from end to end! Below is my review of the shampoo and conditioner from the range: Dove Hair Therapy Damage Solutions Intense Repair Shampoo with Keratin Actives My experience with the shampoo I've always loved using Dove shampoos for their lovely fragrance and mild yet effective work on my hair. This particular shampoo again has a lovely soft floral fragrance and gives a nice decent lather. As compared to the shampoos from Dove's previous ranges, I felt the consistency of this shampoo to be a bit thinner, however it gives a lot of lather; much more than what earlier shampoos used to give. The shampoo gently and effectively cleanses my hair and gives...

A while back I shared with you the  L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X   'Stay Rooted' campaign HERE  , where  you enjoyed watching 'Go Back In Time' video. Now, here is this heartwarming song called ‘Jad Se Judein’ sung by none other than Mohit Chauhan for the L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3X 'Stay Rooted' campaign. The video is the story of 3 people - a student in search of her teacher, a granddaughter who makes a small and simple sacrifice for her grandmother and 2 friends who reconnect at a place they call their own. The Jad Se Judein song takes you back to your roots and makes you remember that person who shaped you, those in your life who had a role in making you who you are today – but those who’ve unfortunately been forgotten today. This song will definitely make you go back in time and reconnect with them and will help you “STAY ROOTED” Check out the song video below: For more details about the campaign check HERE

BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS LAUNCHES IN INDIA Opens First Retail Location at Select CITYWALK, Delhi Opening Date: July, 2013 Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, the exclusive beauty line developed by celebrated makeup artist Bobbi Brown, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first retail location in India at Select CITYWALK, an upscale mall located in the South Delhi district of Saket. The store is an expression of Bobbi’s unique philosophy and aesthetic, and the perfect way for consumers to discover Bobbi’s signature products and expert services. Bobbi Brown revolutionized the beauty industry in 1991 with the launch of 10 brown-based lipsticks and a simple philosophy that with the right makeup and knowledge women can look like themselves, only prettier and more confident. Her unique approach was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted makeup that was simple, flattering and wearable. More than twenty two years later, Bobbi’s holistic and empowering take on beauty speaks to women of all ag...

Best Face Serum can do wonders for your skin To get the best results for gorgeous-looking skin, along with your cleanser, toner and moisturizer, add a face serum to your daily skin care routine. Serums are usually more potent and are designed to penetrate deeply into the skin to help provide essential nutrients and produce radiant-looking skin. With their ability to deliver essential nutrients and address very specific skin concerns, serums are rapidly growing in popularity.   Lakmé Youth Infinity has introduced the first ever sculpting face serum with the 10 benefits of a facial in 1. Lakmé Youth Infinity Skin firming Serum is a daily deep action treatment to preserve your 20’s best youthful look. Recommended by Lakmé Salon experts and clinically tested, this face serum increases skin’s luminosity and firmness, hydrates your skin and increases its sheen and fairness. Unlike other skin products, these have a higher concentration of active ingredients. Lakmé Youth Infini...

Revolution in Fairness  New Garnier White Complete Are you still in search for that perfect fairness cream that gives you the 10/10 Complete Fairness you deserve? Look no further than the New Garnier White Complete, a multi action fairness cream with 10 benefits for complete fairness that you always wanted. With the goodness of Active White, a revolutionary whitening ingredient with 10X the power of Vitamin C and Pure Lemon Essence, Garnier White Complete is the answer to instant whitening and lasting fairness. A fairness cream,with sun protection from SPF 17 and PA++, protects you from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The New Garnier White Complete multi action fairness cream leaves the skin feeling fresh and moisturized, with a healthy glow. 10 benefits for Complete Fairness 1. Instant Whitening 2. Sun Protection SPF17 3. Lasting Fairness 4. Glow 5. Deep Skin Whitening Actives 6. Skin Feels Fresh 7. Moisturizes Skin 8. Smoothens Skin 9. ...

Ponds White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream SPF 30 PA++ Hi friends, A while back I published a post here regarding the launch of Ponds White Beauty BB+ Fairness Cream with SPF 30 HERE . Its been 2 weeks since I am using this cream, and below goes the review: Price: INR 125 for 18 grams My experience with this cream: I quite liked the way this cream has worked for my skin so far. For one thing, the cream does work well for my complexion, and the second thing is that it does give a nice polished finish to my face without making it look cakey. However, you need to be careful with the quantity you use, as it does have a tendency to give a white cast to your face if you go a bit overboard. It has same soft floral and vanishing cream like fragrance that was there in Pond's White Beauty™ Visible Lightening Day Cream with GenWhite™ Formula that I reviewed HERE . This BB cream stays put for around 3-4 hours and does work well in giving a matte face. It feels quite light on my fac...

With summer proving to be a bit of a slow starter, it is a good thing the new skirt length is below the knee, making it altogether stylish and practical. Midi Skirts have been seen on celebrities and mere mortals alike and are proving to be very popular indeed. Coming Of Age Skirt lengths go in and out of fashion but tend to be ankle skimming, or above the knee, with the midi skirt seen infrequently and failing to light up the style stakes until now. This humble style is usually seen as frumpy or dull, but thanks to a combination of chilly weather and some smart new designs, the trend is now taking off in a big way. Mid length can be anything from just below the knee to mid-calf, so there is plenty of scope when it comes to getting this right. With so much choice including tailored dresses and free flowing skirts, it is a look which can be suitable for many aspects of daily life, if worn well. How To Wear Them -       Midi skirts can be plain or patterned b...