Beauty Diaries by Kimi

A few weeks back I was searching for a decent eye care product and really wanted to order StBotanica under eye cream , but since I live in a place that is even remote-er than the "kaala paani",  none of the online shopping websites had their delivery areas to my place especially for this cream. So, I had to hunt for the alternatives and landed on Aroma Treasures eye care kit. Somehow, I love the concept of kits. There is something so satisfying about seeing a cute load of stuffs in a kit and somehow gives the feeling that you are getting something extra, even though you are paying for it. I always search fot kits and combos while shopping online rather than the actual product e.g instead of searching for Maybelline lipstick, I would search for "Maybelline lipstick combo". Is it just me doing this weird thing? If you are also like this then comment "high-five" below. 😁😁 It gets me so excited to see so many products at slashed prices ( even th...

What Makes a Desirable Structure For Skincare  From La Bella Donna to Image skincare , it seems that the world of skincare and the competing product lines have been stepping up their game! The question on everyone’s mind however, just might be in regards to what actually makes these products so desirable! With desirability on the mind and proof of amazingness, let’s get down to the nitty gritty… skincare style. One of the top factors that will tend to come into play in regards to a substantially qualified and desired product is the formula itself. From the way it leaves the skin feeling to the deep enhanced benefits provided for the skin itself, pure ingredients seems to be a number one deciding factor in regards to a product’s formula. The importance of ingredients couldn’t be more of a deciding factor than it is today and top on the list is anything natural based. From simple natural products to advanced organic products , skincare lines everywhere have been changing ...

Bottega Di Lungavita Vita-Age Aurum Filler Rigenerante  This exclusive product has a regenerating and filling effect that is enhanced by an innovative concentrate of stem cells of Leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss), rich in Polyphenols with extremely powerful anti-oxidizing and regenerating properties. The Vita Age AURUM Filler has a triple action to combat the signs of ageing:  1) It reduces expression lines thanks to its filling effect,  2) It contrasts deterioration of structural macromolecules such as hyaluronic acid and collagen,  3) It stimulates cell renewal. It is an excellent regenerative product for the eye and lip area, smoothes the deepest wrinkles and minimizes small expression lines with an immediate lifting effect. Price: INR 1590/-for 15ml My experience with this product I've been using this product since past 1 month now, and I am absolutely awed by it. Out of all the eye care products I've used till date, t...

Eye creams are some of the must haves in my regular skin care and beauty regime and no matter how much tired I am any night, I always ensure that I apply my eye cream before going to sleep. Recently, I came across this particular eye cream from Pond's and have used it for a while now. Check out my experience below: Pond's Gold Radiance Youth Reviving Eye Cream   What does the product claim?

Both eyes and neck are the first to show signs of aging, and so must be treated with extra care.   Using Dr. OlenGin’s unique Dead Sea mineral based formulas, this Magic Eye and Neck Cream is highly enriched with Dead Sea minerals, and contains both Serine and Sorbitol that maintain the skin’s moisture levels throughout the day. This cream also contains Urea and Lactic acid that give the skin a vibrant young look while providing protection against environmental damage to the skin cell, and an essence of Aloe Vera, that will leave your skin relaxed and refreshed. Magic Mineral Eye and Neck Cream, by Dr.OlenGin Content 50 ml Certified as Israeli Original Dead Sea Product My experience with this cream: Till date I've used only one neck Decollete serum which was from Duchess Marden Damascena (reviewed HERE ) and I quite liked my experience with it. This particular eye and neck cream has been my second such product to use. The cream comes in a wide mouthed ja...

Hi friends, Today I am going to review one of my current most favorite product that I've been using since past couple of weeks and have absolutely loved it to the core. If you'd been following my blog, I shared my morning quick makeup routine HERE with you guys. I mentioned that my current health changes and various other factors have lead to disturbed sleep at night. Even though I sleep early, I keep waking up at odd timings for no particular reason. Another problem I have been facing these days is caused by the Air conditioner. I donno why, but my throat feels extremely parched as night progresses while the air conditioner is on, and I need to wake up several times to drink water. If you know any remedy to this, please suggest. So, all in all, my lack of sound sleep and health factors would have definitely promised me more racoon eyes and tired looking face. However, I must seriously thank this eye cream since it has helped a lot in taming my eye area to look human...

(Press note) Science, nature and technology join forces in the latest skincare offering from The Body Shop, with the launch of Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth. Utilising the very latest in plant stem cell technology to help combat first signs of ageing, Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth is our certified organic alternative to anti-ageing potions. Drop by drop, Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth enhances surface skin renewal, the skin’s natural process of replacing the uppermost dead cells with the new ones beneath. Day by day, Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth reveals smoother, fresher and healthier looking skin. Shed your old skin and step into a new, revitalized you. Nutriganics™ Drops of Youth can be used in combination with serum, or added to a moisturiser day or night to give a surge of hydration and kick start the cell repair process. Simply massage two to three drops into skin and allow the concentrate to sink in for a few seconds before applying your usual moisturiser or serum. NATURE...

 (Press Release) A Breath of renewed youth for Immortelle Precious Skincare In 2001, L’OCCITANE revealed the exceptional beauty benefits of immortelle. This golden flower grows along the Mediterranean coast and never fades, even when it has been picked. Since then, the essential oil of this legendary flower, with proven anti-ageing properties, has been the star ingredient in the Immortelle collection  - a product range loved by women throughout the world. But Immortelle had not given up all of its secrets... Now, 10 years after discovering this amazing plant, L’OCCITANE unveils a new secret of this eternal flower. Immortelle cell extracts contain incredibly powerful active ingredients, for dramatically enhanced anti-ageing action. This innovation, covered by a new patent, lies at the heart of the new Precious Immortelle range. And so a secret long kept hidden is now the secret to youthful skin... Please find below the details of the fabulous product range ...

If you’d been my blog’s follower a month back and had gone through my posts, I posted HERE a challenge of using Lancôme Discovery Kit for one month to see any visible results on my skin. Above is the kit and all the products that I started using from October 9 th , 2011 till now. My experience with this kit: I started using all the products that came with this particular kit once every day since October 9th, 2011 and my first experience was somewhat unbelievable and quite amazing. The first thing that I used was Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating serum. I applied two drops of this Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating serum all over my face, and went ahead with my regular makeup routine. I have oily-combination skin and I usually need to do touchups on all the oily-zones after a couple of hours. However, the day I applied this serum, my face remained perfectly fine for whole day. I could see that it looked brightened and shine-free, which definitely made me go "Wow!...

About Lancôme GÉNIFIQUE EYE Youth Activating Eye Concentrate What it is: An advanced antiaging complex that harnesses the power of genes to create younger, brighter eyes in just seven days. What it is formulated to do: This unique gel-cream leaves the eye contour velvety to the touch. Dark circles and signs of fatigue fade as the eye area is infused with life and takes on a fresh, luminous appearance. Discover the skin you were born to have with the ultimate age-defying solution. With ten years of research and seven international patents to its name, this revolutionary solution boosts production of 'youth proteins' to reverse the signs of aging. Drop by drop, skin is infused with life, taking on a more refined texture and a breathtaking, lit-from-within look. What else you need to know: - Youth is in your genes. Reactivate it.¹ - Today, for every woman, Lancôme invents our first eye care that boosts the activity of genes.² - This formula stimulates the ge...

I bought the following discovery kit yesterday from Douglas, and I am planning to religiously use all the products from now i.e. October 9th, 2011 to November 09, 2011 and see if there are any visible differences on my skin. Coming to my skin type - I have oily combination skin. I have a few spots on my forehead and cheeks, which might have come from pimples. The area around my mouth is slightly unevenly pigmented. I also suffer from noticeable dark circles under my eyes. The products that come in this beauty kit are following: -  Lancome Gentle Softening cleansing fluid (50 ml) - Lancome softening and hydrating toner (alcohol free) (50ml) - Lancome Genefique Youth Activator serum (20ml) - Lancome Genefique Yeux Youth activating eye concentrate (5 ml) - Lancome Genefique repair youth activating night cream. (15 ml) I have gone through some rave reviews of these products online and have some good expectations from these. I hope they work well with me. For reference I have tak...

Nature tends to wipe off the bloom of youth as we get older. The skin has its own signs of aging as it continues to get thinner, lesser in elasticity, drier and finally begins to develop fine lines and wrinkles. There are various ways to combat and slow down this aging process of the skin and restore its smoothness and tautness, thereby reducing the aging lines. With the boom in latest technologies and research work, every year we see launches of new products, companies and various techniques that claim to do just that. Even though most of the cynics say that all this hype just leads to wastage of money, the good news is that there are certain anti-ageing creams that really do work, although to a limited extent. Here, I am stating some of the tips that can help you choose the anti-ageing cream that is most appropriate for your needs: 1) Check the ingredients: No matter where you are purchasing the cream from, be it an online store or a local drugstore, always have a look at...

Beautiful Eyes Hello lovelies, Today, I thought of sharing my eye care regime with you here. With the way these tech-gadgets have encroached around 80-90% of our wake up time, I feel that it becomes even more important for us to pay extra attention in taking care of our eyes. Being a software engineer, I spend around 10-12 hours almost daily on computer and by the end of the day my eyes look like two sunken hollows. Ok! I am exaggerating, but literally at night before going to sleep when I look at my eyes, I could see such a drastic difference between the morning eyes and the two dull and lifeless buttons like stuffs in the mirror, that I simply had to do something for the little babies. Even though I keep on reading stuffs like putting potatoes and cucumber slices on eyes to treat them well; I simply couldn't find enough time and efforts to include all that in my daily regime. So, I had to device my own personal care schedule that could cater to my needs and take c...

Press Note L'occitane Presents Angelica Range " Radiant New Skincare Routine" Angelica Range From The Drome Region Radiant Skin is no longer a distant dream, L'Occitane discovers the goodness with Angelica - the ultimate Nature's Radiance Boost. Angelica is a plant that never ceases and is found in Drome region of France. It is known for its tremendous vitality and grows incredibly fast due to its exceptional ability to take up water from the deep in the ground. L'OCCITANE extracted the essential oil and water from the heart of the angelica root and brought them together in a patented complex that acts as on both skin hydration and vitality.This new range has the properties of hydrating and revitalizing which provides sheer delight for the senses, makes the skin look plumper and more radiant. Make your skin look more beautiful with this extraordinary range from L'Occitane. Please find below the product information 1) Angelica Face Toner:  T...

I am usually a sucker for eye creams especially those who claim to lighten the dark circles. This one came in the Hollybeth's Natural Luxury Travel gift set and the quantity that comes in this travel sized pack is more than enough to run for a couple of months. I've been using this eye cream since past couple of weeks and hence thought of reviewing it here today. Check out more details below: About Hollybeth's Natural Luxury Eye Cream Hollybeth's best seller is luxurious and rich, full of organic Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant.  This cream claims to soothe and relax the area of skin beneath your eyes. Price: $32.00 Quantity: 15 ml Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (organic sweet almond) oil*, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil*, Beeswax*, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Lecithin *( lecithin) *Organic Directions to Use: Use your ring finger; gently moisturize a small amount beneath your eyes starting from the outside towards the inside. Use daily. Keep in a...

Sharing my wish list of makeup and beauty books here with you guys really made me quite happy even though I didn't own any of those as of now (will update here whenever I get something from that list). Since, I browse a lot and keep on getting various things added to my "eternal wish list", I thought it would be better to categorize them all and list some of the stuffs properly. That would also help me (and you!) to keep track of the things I really want to have. For no specific reason (or possibly I was reading too many reviews of Bobbi Brown products lately), I came up with my wish list of Bobbi Brown products first. The list includes both skincare and makeup products from the brand and I didn't bother to separate them in further sub-categories. So below goes the list: 1) Bobbi's EXTRA Eye Repair Cream   What Bobbi says about this cream? Do your eyes need something extra? Packed with peptides, natural plant oils and humectants that target fine lines, wrinkles,...