Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love this foundation from Maybelline fit me range, and this shade 230 - Natural buff almost feels like second skin on my skin and complexion. However, the way it stays put on my face is something I find slightly weird. I checked my shade online from reviews of various bloggers and got my perfect shade after reading the review on   corallista blog. I placed the order online on amazondotin and got it happily in my makeup kitty 😁 few months back. My joys held no bounds when I saw the way it so seamlessly blended into my skin and gave me an almost airbrushed finish, that too without the use of any primer. Total bliss 😇. However, after few hours of wearing it full on face, I saw that my face looked a lil darker. So, OMG 😱 it oxidizes after 3-4 hours of wearing....and bleh 😒 there goes my happiness down the drain. But, I loved the shade and the texture so decided to wear it like a concealer and not like a foundation. Somehow, it has...

Hello everyone, Today I am sharing with you my winter skincare routine. Check out the video for all the details: Kronokare Aromatherapy City Detox Face wash ( Reviewed here ): No matter how cold it is, I always start my day by washing my face. These days I am using Kronokare City Detox face wash to help me feel squeaky clean. Its a bit tough to take the product out, for reasons still unknown to me, but once its out, the face wash is really gentle to my skin and works well in making me feel refreshed. Kronokare Aromatherapy Flower Power Skin toner ( Reviewed here ): I have been using Kronokare flower power toner to tone my skin. All I do, is take the cap off and spray it on my skin. It feels amazing and I let it get absorbed into my skin before moving onto moisturization. The Inveda Papaya and Hibiscus Moisturizer has been my fav these days. Its a bit runny in texture, but works wonderfully well in keeping my combination skin well moisturized. Aroma Treasures U...

Za True White Day Protector Daytime Moisturizer with SPF 26 PA++ - Review Summers do cause a bit of problem for my oily-combination skin and I need to use certain more stuffs (other than usual ones!) to keep my skin well behaved and presentable all the time. I began using this Za - True White Day Protector day time moisturizer around 2 weeks back and as it is considered to be used as a primer before you apply any makeup on your skin,  let us see how it fared with me. Za True White Day Protector Daytime Moisturizer with SPF 26 PA++ Price: INR 799/- 35g   Product details: Za true white day protector day time moisturizer claims to provide comfortable, light-weight yet strong protection against UV rays at daily base. It can work on diminishing spots and acne marks at the same time. Minimizes the appearance of visible melanin accumulation. Veils skin with a bright, pearly radiance that enhances skin tone for a healthy look. How to Smooth an appropriate amou...

L'Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence with SPF 30 It doesn't matter which season of the year you are in, you need to take well care of your skin under the sun. In summers, the sun becomes even harsher on your delicate skin and this fact makes it really important to choose the sunscreen that is perfect for you. I got a chance to try this sunscreen from L'Oreal Paris in past few weeks, and below goes my experience with the same. My experience with L'Oreal Paris UV Perfect Aqua Essence with SPF 30

Za True White Day Cream - Review In summers, I generally look for a light weight day cream that has SPF in it, and that doesn't make my skin look oily or greasy in the hot and humid weather at my place. I have been using Za True White Day Cream from Za (pronounced as zee-ae ) since past 2 weeks now and below goes my review about the same: About the brand Za ZA from Shiseido India Pvt. Ltd. : ZA is a highly aspirational skincare and makeup brand present in Asian markets since 1997. “zee:ae” is designed for the modern working woman in her 20s who desires sophisticated metropolitan beauty. The brand got launched in India in April 2014 and I got to try Za true white day cream. It is priced INR 999/- for a quantity of 40g. Here goes my experience with it below: My Experience with Za true white day cream: I had quite high expectations from the cream, considering the fact that it has come from the manufacturers of Shiseido brand,

To extend the benefit of DreamTone with a dream complexion and protect the skin tone, UV EXPERT, number one UV brand in Asia*, proposes a new standard in UV Protection, the new face of expert protection. For the very first time Lancôme’s XL-Shield™ protects skin against XL UVA rays. THE HARM OF XL UVA Long UVA rays, also called XL UVA, which penetrate more deeply than short UVA and UVB rays, are more harmful to the skin and affect it in three areas in the long term:

Clarins Daily Energizer Cream - Review Hi friends, I hope you are enjoying the Spring season and warm weather. Its being quite pleasant at my place here and I so much wish that it could continue for long. However, once the summers hit full on, no one can deny the coming months of sweltering heat here in North India. Anyhoo, today I am going to review one of my current favourite creams here. This cream has been kind of a fairy Godmother cream to me. Whenever my skin is in distress, I call upon it. It heals anything that has ever troubled my skin, soothes my skin, makes it soft and supple and gives it a nice youthful glow. Totally loving this Clarins Daily Energizer Cream . Let's check out more about my experience with this cream below: Price: Approx INR 3000/- for 30ml About Clarins Daily Energizer Cream Clarins , has initiated its wealth of scientific skin care expertise to focus on the 18 to late 20’s age selection. The result is a selection of 5 gentle yet su...

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 New Skin Anti-aging Cream Review Hi friends, A few days back I reviewed L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Renewing Anti-aging Serum here and mentioned about the cream too in the post. Today I am going to review the cream from the range here. Price: INR 1299/- About L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 New Skin Anti-aging Cream : Hyaluronic Acid and 3% Proxylane combine to give your skin the X3 advantage. - Re-Plumps: Restores Elasticity - Re-Firms: Reduces Fine Lines - Refines: Revitalizes Skin Texture My Experience with L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 New Skin Anti-aging Cream: My daily skin care routine usually goes like this - Facewash, serum, face cream. For day time I use a cream that has SPF in it, and for the night time I simply go with a good hydrating cream that locks the moisture within the skin, relaxes and soothes my facial muscles and skin on the whole and feels extremely light - almost noth...

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Renewing Anti-aging Serum Review   L'Oréal Paris introduces the Revitalift Laser X3 range to combat ageing. What is so special about L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 range? L'Oreal Paris Revitalift L.A.S.E.R X3 has a triple action advantage wherein it restores skin elasticity, reduces fine lines, and refines skin texture. The range is created with a set of extraordinary ingredients that are sure to leave you radiant and with healthy looking skin. The Revitalift L.A.S.E.R X3 range includes the ‘Renewing Anti-Aging Serum’ and ‘New Skin Anti-Aging Cream’ both of which are infused with superior anti-aging technology. The range is designed to provide the radiance of a skin peel and results similar to laser anti-aging treatments. Transform the quality of your skin with L'Oréal Paris Revitalift L.A.S.E.R X3 – a revolutionary product range for women who want firm, plump...

Skin Care that Worked and Didn't Work on Winter Breakout Hi friends, First of all I’d like to wish you all a Very Happy and Amazing New Year . May this year brings loads of happiness, success and joy in your lives. I have been missing in action since a while, all thanks to my busy and hectic days. This post has been pending since 2 weeks and today I somehow got time and privilege to complete it and publish it on my blog, so here it goes. I have always enjoyed nice pimple-free skin, despite the fact that my skin is oily-combination. I never had any major acne problem, and my skin has always been pretty ok. However, I came to Bhuj Gujarat in October 2013 for getting my surgery -  Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy done, and I don’t know if it was because of the surgery, or change of weather; my skin faced its worst in the months of November and mid-December. I faced “crackling-dryness” and weird breakouts on my skin. I saw patchiness and white spots of dryness around my nose...

Himalaya Herbals Fairness Kesar Facewash :    Hi friends, I began using Himalaya Herbals Fairness Kesar Facewash and their Clear Complexion Whitening Face Scrub around 10 days back. Today I'd be sharing with you my experience with the fairness Kesar facewash here. Please check it out below: Available online here  

Elle 18 Glow Compact - Marble I recently started using this compact (just around 2 weeks back) and thought of reviewing it here today. I have oily-combination skin and my skintone is medium-fair (Asian). Let us have a look at my experience with this compact below: Price for the quantity: INR 150/- for 8 g Shade being reviewed here: Marble  

Garnier White Complete Multi action Fairness Cream . I began using this cream around a month back along with Garnier White Complete Fairness Facewash . I do like this cream for various reasons, though none of them has anything to do with fairness. Check out my experience with this cream below: Key Features Glow Anti Dark Spots Anti Dullness Lasting Fairness Deep Skin Whitening Actives Moisturises Skin Smoothens Skin Instant Whitening Sun Protection Skin Feels Fresh Price for quantity: INR 150/- for 40 grams My experience with this cream The cream promises a lot of things, however after a month of usage I can say that it did work well in some of its claims. The cream is quite light and blends easily into my skin giving a nice dewy finish. I have oily-combination skin and it does give me a natural look in current dry weather. It has a soft floral fragrance with a touch of herbal-spicy essence to it that somehow reminds me of tea (!!??). Nevertheless, it is a...

Garnier White Complete Fairness Facewash Review Hi friends, I hope you are enjoying the onset of winters. I love the mushy weather of the current season and the way it makes me feel cozy and calm. It feels awesome to be back on my blog now with a new review, while sipping my morning cup of hot tea in this cool weather. I watched " Ram Leela " movie yesterday and though I loved the onscreen chemistry and superb acting skills of Deepika and Ranveer, the movie somehow couldn't make much mark in my head. It was literally a " Goliyon ki Raasleela " in true sense, as my head was buzzing with the endless sounds of bullets as I came out of the hall. It took a strong cup of tea afterwards for me to get rid of the pounding in my head. Anyways, what I loved the most about the movie were Deepika's gorgeous earrings! Now, coming to the reviews, I know there are loads pending to be done and I hope to be more steady in my product reviews now onwards. Here, starting...

5 Skin Care Tips To Maximize Your Favorite Serum Serums contain active ingredients which are formulated to penetrate the skin daily in many ways, which moisturizers can’t accomplish. As expensive as they get, some people see this as a good skin care investment especially since it offers several benefits. However, it will not produce the desired results if it’s not used properly. 1.  Thorough Washing The active ingredients contained in the skin serums work by sticking to dead skin and dirt. Therefore, proper washing of the face is needed to maximize its absorption. Make use of tepid water. Hot water causes perspiration, resulting in the inhibition of absorption. On the other hand, cold water will cause the pores to close which blocks the absorption as well. TIP:  Serums are more effective when used on a regular basis since the active ingredients contained within the serum become more effective over time. The skin will gradually get used to the serum product. 2. ...

Hello Beauties, It has been a while since I posted any giveaway or contest here at Beauty Diaries. Well, now wait no longer, as here comes the first giveaway to celebrate the festive season and the launch of L'Oréal Paris True Match BB Cream here in India. Check out more details below about the product and the giveaway: Discover your ‘true match’ with the L'Oréal Paris True Match BB Cream L'Oréal Paris launches the 1st BB Cream with 3600 skincare Break away from the clutter of all the other BB creams in the market and get ready to pick one that is truly made for you!Now match the color and texture of your skin perfectly with the L'Oréal Paris True Match BB cream! The BB cream is the latest entrant to join the L'Oréal Paris True Match range that consists of the True Match Super Blendable Liquid Foundation and the True Match Pressed Powder. The L'Oréal Paris True Match BB cream provides 3600 skin care, which not only works on the outer layer, but also...

Maybelline New York Blush Studio Cheeky Glow - Creamy Cinnamon Maybelline New York Blush Studio Cheeky Glow claims : To be ultra light weight, silky, blendable powders To be so Silky and smooth, it blends flawlessly for the most natural finish. To have soft texture for a natural hue. To easily blend with your skin color Comes with 3 fresh colors for your pretty skin: Creamy Cinnamon, Fresh Coral and Peach Sweetie. Price: Rs. 250 My experience with this blush Cheeky glow blushes are newly launched by Maybelline New York and I got to try this particular blush - "Creamy Cinnamon" from the range. What I first loved about the blush was its cute packaing. The blush pan comes in a nice white colored compact case with a transparent flip open lid, so that you can see the color easily. Creamy Cinnamon is a gorgeous neutral blush with pink undertones to it. It gives a nice subtle flush to the cheeks that looks quite natural and beautiful. This is an excellent ...

Fresh and Dewy Bold Neon Look with Maybelline New York Products Hi friends, Today, I'd like to share with you a fresh neon makeup look that I've come up with, in collaboration with Maybelline New York India , on the launch of their Bold Matte lipsticks .  It is the newest range of lip color and is available in 5 vibrant shades, with a brilliant matte texture. I prepared this makeup look using the lipstick shade MAT 5 and other Maybelline's products. Neons are back in fashion and one can easily see them trending in clothing, shoes and even accessories. This look is fresh and dewy, making it perfect to go with the current rainy season. Check it out below: Below is a step by step tutorial to achieve the look: 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 create an even skintone. 2) If you have oily skin, then it is best to apply ...

Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum with its translucent pearly sheen has a luxurious feel. It is an intensive treatment that penetrates deeper into the skin giving you bright and tight, younger looking skin. It glides over skin, blending smoothly for an even application.  The texture is so light and hydrating that it disappears into your skin. Recommended by Lakmé Salon experts and clinically tested, this serum increases skin’s luminosity and firmness, hydrates your skin and increases its sheen and fairness.  With the 10 benefits of a facial in 1, Lakme Youth Infinity Skin Firming Serum is a daily deep action treatment to preserve your 20’s best youthful look. It increases: Skin luminosity - Making it appear brighter Fairness - Improving shade of skin color Glow – Making it more radiant Hydration- Transforming normal skin to well hydrated skin Firmness and elasticity of skin   It reduce...

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...