Beauty Diaries by Kimi

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,

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

Lakmé, India’s iconic beauty brand is known to innovate continuously and introduce new products, to make women look and feel beautiful. In its endeavor to address every woman’s intrinsic need for perfect looking skin, Lakmé now introduces your everyday skin stylist – Lakmé ‘complexion care’ cream. A pro-stylist brand, Lakmé brings alive its expertise in skin care and make up with the launch of Lakmé CC cream. Created in collaboration with Lakmé expert, Daniel Bauer, the Lakmé CC cream combines the goodness of a daily skincare cream with just the right touch of make-up. Lakmé CC Cream is designed for the modern woman who needs to look her best at all times. A hectic schedule can usually leave you with little time to look after your skin.  But, with Lakmé CC cream you can get instantly styled skin, every day.

Olay total effects 7 in one Cream + Serum duo Product information TOTAL EFFECTS FIGHTS 7 SIGNS OF AGEING 1. Fine lines and wrinkles: reduces the appearance of fine line and wrinkles 2. Uneven tone: balances and evens out skin tone 3. Age spots: reduces appearance of age spots 4. Uneven texture: smoothes and evens out skin texture 5. Dryness: provides nourishing moisturisation  6. Dullness: gives skin radiance  7. Pores: minimizes the appearance of pores Dermatologically tested Non-greasy formula  WHY IS TOTAL EFFECTS CREAM + SERUM DUO RIGHT FOR YOU?  This is Total Effects most concentrated moisturising formula, with SPF 15.  It combines the Total Effects moisturizer you love PLUS an intense serum to fight 7 signs of ageing. THE RESULTS?  Visibly younger looking skin  Ingredients water, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, niacinamide, tapioca starch, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octocrylene, aluminum starch octen...

The Future of Radiant Skin is here The new all-in-one  Pond’s white beauty TM BB+ fairness cream First of its kind BB+ fairness cream that instantly  covers spots and lightens skin from within  to give you radiant skin all day Pond’s, the pioneer in face care with over 160 years of face care expertise, introduces the revolutionary Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream. The first of its kind innovative beauty solutions from the Pond’s white beauty portfolio combines the dual benefit of instant coverage of spots as well as lightening skin within to help reveal perfect natural look. Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream with SPF 30 PA++ and GenWhite TM cover formula provides natural coverage suited for Indian skin that conceals spot instantly while working from deep within epidermis to lighten stubborn spots  for all day instant spot-less radiant skin. The evolution of BB cream BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm cream, was originally ...

Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion claims to significantly reduce dullness and discoloration while correcting the appearance of marks. Cosmedic's proprietary Concentrated Hydroxy Complex delivers a potent mix of 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids combined with Natural Moisturising Factors for gentle yet effective results. Broad spectrum  SPF 30++ simultaneously prevents further pigmentation from occurring. Free of hydroquinone, steroids, and other irritating demelanizing agents. Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic! Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30++ Price: INR 350/- My experience with this lotion I love spending my winter days warming under the sun and this particular lotion has been an absolute delight for that. I definitely moisturizes my skin and gives the necessary sun protection I need. My skin is quite sensitive to sun and gets severely tanned even with just 10  minutes of sun exposure, no matter what season it is. While I spent hours putting this lotion on ...

Ponds Gold Radiance Ultra Rich Day Cream  claims to be Rich, Luxurious and Effective. The Pond's Institute knows that dry skin is different and struggles more to recapture the radiance of youth. That's why Gold Radiance Ultra Rich products, infused with real gold serum concentrate, are especially designed for dry skin. Now even dry skin can recapture the radiance of youth. Our ultimate in high-performance and luxury, infused with real gold serum concentrate. Price: INR 899 for 50 grams

Klair's Rich Moist Soothing Serum I am usually quite particular about the creams that I use at night. For day time I can easily go ahead with just a sunblock and a regular moisturizer, but for night time creams, I generally pay special attention to what I am applying on my skin. The cream should be effective enough to relax, regenerate and refresh my skin over the night, and gentle enough to not cause any discomfort in my sleep. So far the best cream for the night time that I've used had been Lancaster Aqua milk that just blends seamlessly into my skin giving a soft dewy finish. I even have used Lancôme Genifique Youth activating serum, but it was a bit too strong for everyday use. I use it only when my skin needs extra special care. However, in current monsoon weather with all its humidity around, even Lancaster aqua milk began to feel a bit greasy on my skin and would make my sweat slightly, so I was looking out for a cream or serum that I could use this time, which...

Being a person with oily/combination skin, I usually aim on getting the products that give me matte finish, especially in the current hot and humid climate. However, I always welcome a fresh glow and dewy look that makes me look brightened up and natural, as long as it sustains the heat and humidity. This particular product from Liz Earle has definitely helped me achieve that quite nicely. So, on that note, let us have a look at the product below: Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint - SPF 15: Beige 02 The perfect way to enhance your skin. Our rich and creamy, yet lightweight formula leaves all skin types looking naturally dewy, even and radiant. With mineral UV protection SPF15, it’s enriched with our own blend of natural source vitamin E, borage and avocado, specially selected to work in harmony with our skincare range. Ingredients: Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Isononyl isono...

Hi friends, I shared with you the information about Pond's new launch - Pond’s white beauty™ Visible Lightening Day Cream SPF 20/ PA++ with GenWhite™ formula sometime back HERE I've been using this particular cream since past 10 days now, and below goes my experience regarding the same. Pond’s white beauty™ Visible Lightening Day Cream SPF 20/ PA++ with GenWhite™ formula   After researching with over 20,000 genes, the Pond’s Institute identified a specific gene that significantly affects melanin production. Through this discovery, our most effective skin lightening formulation containing the revolutionary GenWhite™ formula has been created. It adapts to your unique skin to successfully lighten and even-out your complexion and prevent discolorations at the source. What’s amazing about it is that the product works differently on each person. So, if there are areas on your skin that need extra help and contain more melanin, the formula concentrates on lig...

With the rage BB creams have created all around the makeup world, and after having a great experience with one BB cream from Vedicline+ that I reviewed HERE , I  was definitely tempted to try more. Maybelline BB Creams have already been quite popular in India, and I was quite excited to give them a try. I got the shade 01- Nude and 03-Natural. Check out more details and complete review below: Maybelline BB cream or Bright Benefit Cream is an 8-in-1 benefit skin cream meant for all skin types. The Maybelline BB cream or Bright Benefit Cream is an 8-in-1 benefit skin cream meant for all skin types. Instantly brightens : Brightens skin to one tone lighter. Protects with SPF 21/ PA+++ : Has a smooth, light & non-greasy texture. Evens tone : Hides imperfections & corrects uneven skin tone. Hydrates : Moisturises all day(8 hours). Conceals : Perfectly conceals flaws, blemishes & redness. Smoothes : Instantly makes skin soft...

A few days back I shared with you my experience with Dr. Vita Clinic C Plus Brightening cream HERE . I've really loved using the cream so far, along with this particular one from the brand, which is a Vitamin E Moisturizing Cream. Check out more details about it below: About Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic E Plus Moisturizing Cream This product prevents skin damages and makes your skin moist and smooth by protecting cell membrane. In addition, it protects your skin from UV rays and gives energy to your skin and body to maintain healthy via strong antioxidant activity. Vitamin E Prescription Symptoms 1. I’d like to have moist skin all day by recharging water 24-hour. 2. I want to protect my skin from daily UV rays. 3. I want to have shiny skin and sleek hair texture. 4. I want to protect anti-aging in advance. 5. I sometimes have cakey makeup and dead skin cells due to the uneven skin cell. Main  Ingredients Vitamin E Vitamin E prevents ...

With the onset of summers, my cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine also undergoes a major change. I usually use face wash to cleanse my face in the morning and then in evening before stepping out. At night my facial skin cleansing is taken care of by cleansing milk. I need to apply a moisturizer every time I wash my face, no matter what season it is. Though I have combination skin, I do ensure that I moisturize my face regularly to keep my skin soft and supple. My day time cream usually consists of a sunscreen or a tinted moisturizer with SPF in it. I use very light cream (currently Lancaster aquamilk) for the night time hydration. For evening time I usually like to apply a light moisturizer on my face and this particular one from Vedic line+ fits there perfectly. Check out more details about this cream below: Vedic line+ Moistln - Papaya & Hibiscus Moisturizer Formulated with Papaya & Hibiscus extract to instantly improve look and feel of skin.  To U...

Hello friends, It’s been a while since the world has been hit with BB Cream frenzy. I somehow never had much feelings about it, may be for simple reason that I was happy with my usual tinted-moisturizer/foundation/concealer routine, still unable to understand the popularity of BB creams around me. However, when I got a chance to try this new BB Cream launched by Vedicline+, I was a bit intrigued looking at the benefits offered by this cream, and definitely wanted to test it on my skin too. So, did it fare well for me, or did it get a farewell from me? Check it out below: What are BB (Blemish Balm) Creams? BB cream, also known as Blemish Balm, Blemish Base or Beblesh Balm (due to an apparent copyright on the word "Blemish"), is a cosmetic  that is known for its "multi-tasking" all-in-one properties — moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock. (Source Wikipedia  ) About Vedicline+ BB Cream Vedicline+ Blelmish Balm cream brings to you 8...