PARK AVENUE BEER SHAMPOO

This shampoo created a buzz when it was launched. “with the goodness of BEER… “ you can say. I am bored of writing long reviews so I am trying to keep this short.

It says in BOLD letters “With REAL BEER”. That doesn’t mean you can drink it. So, everybody knows beer and its goodness, talking in terms of conditioning the hair here. This shampoo is available in all the big stores or you can even check it out online. I found it reasonable for the price.

 Ingredients:

Aqua, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Beer, Dimethiconol (and) TEA Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (and) Laureth-23, Cocoamidopropyl Polyquaternium-10, Guar HydroxyPropyltrimonium Chloride, Bis( C13-15 Alkoxy) PG Amodimethicone, Methychloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone, Benzophenone-4, Tetra sodium Edta, Citric acid, Diethyl phthalate, C.I 15985, C.I 19140

Alcohol content: 0.25% w/v Diethyl Phthalate.

Net quantity: 200 ml

MRP  Rs.160 (INR)

Review:

It contains a lot of chemicals, but I am not a herbal products only person so I really don’t care much until it makes my hair beautiful. I don’t usually take a lot of care about my care and when the bottle said shampoo + conditioner in one! I was more than excited.! I don’t have to go through the routine of conditioning and stuff.

 So anyways… This shampoo worked really nice when I used it after oiling my hair the previous night. It made my hair soft and shiny. Added a little bit of bounce but I won’t say noticeable. At least it did not make my hair feel limpy or heavy. So *happy*

Now when I used it without oiling my hair. I felt it made my hair a bit cry. I have an oily scalp, so skipping oiling is not a big problem for me. But even then I found my hair a bit dry. So I added up by using some conditioner the next time I hadn’t oiled my hair beforehand, and it worked.

So don’t rely on complete conditioning by this shampoo. You either need to oil your hair or use a conditioner.

Pros:

Affordable

Makes hair smooth and shiny

Little volume

Cleans well

Cons:

Doesn’t foam much

Has “BEER” smell

Not travel friendly

Need to use something for conditioning.

Rating: 4/5

Ciao…!!

Aloe Veda Cherry Plum Lip Butter With Sunscreen

This is another addition to the lip balm collection. I hate to have it in tubs, but always end up buying the same.

 

Product

Aloe Veda Cherry Plum Lip Butter With Sunscreen

Quantity: 10 gms / 0.35 FL OZ

 

Price: INR 115. 

Shelf Life:36 months from mfg. date

Ingredients:Sunflower Oil, Soyabean Oil, Beeswax, Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, Chocolate Flavour and Vanila Flavouring Agents, Octyl methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen SPF 15)

Other Variations

Mango, Strawberry, Kiwi, Sweet Orange and Chocolate

 Claims

Enriched with cocoa butter, sunflower oil, soyabean oil and vitamin E it hydrates, preventing your lips from moisture loss. Sweet Almond Oil makes your lips look hydrated and ensures that your lips that are soft, supple and luscious. Protects your lips in the winter season by retaining moisture within the lips and prevents it from peeling and getting flaky. It serves to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores. Suits people with dry lips throughout the year by keeping lips nourished and hydrated as well as soft and helps them retain their shine.

Review:

This lipbalm comes in a little bit cheap looking tub. It’s really not that  buttery so you don’t have to worry about it melting out or something. It stays intact in the tub even in hot summers, so that’s a plus!

 

Its not tinted. So people with pigmented lips might not like it. Its semi colored as in a very light shade of reddish pink is what you see when you put it on the lips. Its not very noticeable. It feels a bit oily, like buttery types. 

It stands true to some of the claims. I really did not expect it to have sunscreen effect, but I don’t think so it does have it. It moisturizes the lips. Cures chapped lips and make them look healthy. It lasts for 2-3 hours and is not sticky. The only problem is since it’s a bit on the oilier side you can’t apply it with lipsticks. Rest its ok with the price it comes.

Pros:

Buttery

Moisturizes well

Doesn’t have any taste

Lasts long enough

Gives a slight shine when applied.

Cons:

Packaging not good

Priced a bit higher for the value

Ciao..!!!

5 MUST HAVE Shoes in Every Woman's Wardrobe

There is something about shoes that you cannot resist!! At least not me. I simply love Shoes…!!!

If you have visited my FB page you will definitely notice my love for shoes from the cover page. If you haven’t, why delay…have a look here.

They are one of my many loves. I have a collection of shoes; I guess I have covered every type. So this post is about the must have shoes in every gals wardrobe.

I love high heels but you can’t always just throw them up and head out. I think twice before wearing heels, coz Comfort is my Mantra!

I am listing the simple and easily available types, so that you can get them easily next time you go shoe shopping.

     1.      Wedges

You want the height, you want the feel but you don’t want the heels. Then wedges are something you should buy. They are comfortable. They will give you the height from 3-6 inches and you can walk as if you are wearing something as comfy as flats. These are my favorites. Also they can be used from summer to winter and they look too cute!

      2.      Sneakers

These is a must have healthy option. You heading out for an outing, a picnic or something let’s say shopping where you may need to walk around a lot (that’s my style of shopping… I hop from stores to stores), so these is something you should wear. It’s the most comfortable thing that can happen to your feet. It won’t hurt you and support your arches and will comfort you always. I would prefer something from a really good brand for this one.

       3.      Stilettos

OH! The sexiest of the lot. They are super sexy and super chic. If you are heading out for a party or a gals nite out this is where you should start your fun from. You can have them in lot of colors and shimmer as well if you like. But if you are hunting for just one go for basic black or nude. So that you can use them everywhere. I know they do hurt a bit, but no gains without pain.

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.

Marilyn Monroe

      4.      Kitten heels

You want to look feminine but your feet are tired, these are the pair of shoes you should head for then. They are feminine, ultra comfortable and look fabulous. If you are heading for a interview, a gathering, brunch or just a small party this is something you should definitely look for. They won’t heel more than 2 inches but definitely give you a good look.

      5.      Party wears (sandals, peep-toes…)

Here is something which you need for your events and weddings to attend. We have a lot of ethnic wear to sport and hence always have something handy in a festive color. Make sure its not too high because mostly you end up spending a lot of time and you don’t want something uncomfortable happening to your feet. I usually go for something red, golden, beige as it goes with most of outfits. 

 Isn't this pair pretty!! I am literally in love with this one right now!

My dream btw :-P This is what Mariah Carey's Shoes collection looks like :

Ciao..!!!

 Disclaimer : All the images are taken from internet . Please let me know in case you want to pull any of them down or add a caption. Thanks for the awesome photography.

Pond's White Beauty BB+ All in One Fairness Cream SPF 30 PA++

This baby is selling like hot cakes. I got one for me about a month ago. I had used Maybelline and Garnier when it comes to BB creams, these are the only ones easily available in India. So thought of giving this one a try and here goes my review.

Claims:

With the Pond’s Institute’s dual-acting sophisticated skin lightening GenWhite™ Cover Formula and SPF 30 PA++ advanced sunscreen protection, Pond’s white beauty™ BB+ fairness cream not only improves skin texture and effectively lightens skin from within but also provides Natural looking instant glow for Indian skin. Clinically proven to lighten skin tone and reduce dark spots, GenWhite™ Formula is enriched with a powerful mix of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Allantoin and advanced superior sunscreen protection.

§  Vitamin B3 – Pond’s signature ingredient, helps to reduce and control melanin accumulation on the skin

§  Vitamin E – A potent fat soluble anti-oxidant to neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals which can trigger melanin production which leads to darker skin

§  Allantoin – Recognized as an anti-inflammatory by US FDA found in the comfrey plant and helps to reduce processes that can lead to increased pigmentation

§  Advanced Superior Sunscreen Protection SPF 30 PA++  SPF 30 PA++ – Helps to protect against skin tanning and photo ageing.

Price: Rs 69 for 9 gm 
           Rs 125 for 18 gm

 It works wonders! It’s a bit thick more like paste but creamy, so it blends easily. Its moisturizing as well. But if you have a really dry skin you might as well dab some moisturizer before applying this cream.

It comes in a tiny tube. White with pink print and I think it’s very chic. It has a silver cap on top. The whole package is very travel friendly. It has a nozzle which helps you to easily dot along your face.

You don’t need much quantity for one time use. It gives medium to full coverage for light blemishes. It gives that instant glow which I completely love!!!!

Your face looks bright and fresh. It isn’t heavy on skin and stays for 3-4 hours with full effect

Pros:

Affordable

Easily available

Gives a nice glow

Doesn’t washout

Medium coverage

Not heavy

Cons:

Only one shade is available

Doesn’t provide full coverage

Rating: 4.5/5

Ciao…!!