June 2019 - Curios and Dreams - Indian Skincare and Beauty

Last year Bobbi Brown launched their Crushed Lipsticks (reviewed here) and they were a huge hit! Both Smriti & I love those lipsticks too & between the 2 of us, we own a fair few shades.

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Their new launch this year is the Crushed Liquid Lips and I couldn't have been more excited! I love the brand...I loved the crushed lipsticks & I have been loving glossy moisturising formulas! It seems like hybrid formulas are the new thing now!

It was super difficult for me to zero down on the shades I wanted...I loved all of them so much. But finally, I picked out Smoothie Move & Bitter Sweet (for now...hehe!).

UPDATE - Lip swatches of 4 shades on video are up on our Instagram page here !

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I am a huge fan of Kama Ayurveda. Their products have always worked for me, and I have tried plenty so far!

I have been using their Rose Jasmine Facial Cleanser for almost 3 years now and I love it. On my last trip to there store, I spotted the Red Sandalwood Soap, which is especially for acne prone skin. I had to give it a try!

Kama Ayurveda Red Sandalwood Soap review

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If you have been regular on the blog lately, you must probably know that we have developed a soft corner for brows! So, when you do not actually pay attention to them, they seem fine. But once you start grooming them, then there is no looking back.

Over the past few months, we have reviewed a number of brow products: The Maybelline Fashion Brow, L'Oreal Genius Kit, while Smriti got the Freedom Duo Powder.

While I have shared those, I somehow have failed to mention the one product I use every time I do my brows. Every single time! Since 2017!

So, here's the NYX Tinted Brow Mascara!

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I have always been a neutral eyeshadow girl, but I don't know what has happened to me lately. I have been loving colors on the eyes! A LOT!
I did a green eyeshadow look recently - SEE HERE & since then I have played so much with different colors. Maybe summer is totally inspiring me!

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Anyway, here's another look featuring Yellow Eyeshadow! Yes, you heard me right.
If someone would have told me last year that one day I would be digging yellow eyes, I would have laughed so much.
But oh my word! It looks super nice (at least according to me) & so so apt for summer! Also, it doesn't hurt that yellow eyeshadow is super trending right now! So, what are you waiting for?!

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Is it a lip gloss? Is it a lipstick? Is it a lipstain?!

That's what your mind goes like when you first apply theBalm Jour Creamy Lip Stains. It really does blow your mind away! When I first got my hands on this (I got only 1 shade) it completely changed my idea of what a lip gloss should be like.

Before I knew it, I added 2 more colours to my stash. I mean, you don't come across a product every day that is a lip gloss, but the colour stays on & on, do you?

Let's talk more about this wonderful product!

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Here's to ordinary men turned by love into Heros, Adventurers & Story-tellers. They aren't anchors to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there...but a guiding light whose love shows us the way....always!

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Acid peels are the new star in skincare. A millenial concept, with hundreds of brands catering to this new demand via a variety of products and formulations can come across as daunting for someone who is just trying to make the switch to this gentler variant of exfoliation.

* Chemical exfoliants work by loosening the dead skin cells sitting on top of your skin, gently and evenly. By doing this your skin can shed them easily, revealing healthy plump skin cells that lay hidden beneath!

Let's discuss a little on the topic of AHAs and BHAs. Abbreviations for alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids, it's a term you will frequently find in the ingredient list of any chemical exfoliant.

*AHAs go by the name 'fruit acids' as they are found in a variety of citrus fruits and are water soluble.
BHAs are lipid (oil) soluble and so can expect them to penetrate better and get rid of excess sebum.

* If you are a beginner and new to acids, then it is very important to start with the lowest most gentle formula.

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Exfoliation is an integral part of any well-orchestrated skincare routine. And with the simple rule of thumb that applies to all skincare, 'One size does not fit all,' holding true for this too, we thought that maybe it was time to let you in on what knowledge we've gathered, through experience (and a tiny bit of dermatology) to help you make an informed decision!

Why is exfoliation important?

Well, for starters it gets rid of the flaky dead skin that sits at the very top, giving rise to texture.
It reveals a smooth and glowing complexion.
When done right and followed up with targeted products, exfoliation can boost your skin, reducing pigmentation and increasing collagen production.
Getting rid of the dead skin can actually reduce the chances of your pores getting clogged, preventing bumps and acne from forming.
It allows all your other skin care products to penetrate better.
So overall, your skin is much healthier!

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When DECIEM came out with a whole line of products under The Ordinary banner, the beauty world could not stop talking & raving about it! I get why. They offered no-nonsense, clinical skincare products at affordable prices. (though unavailabilty in India still makes sourcing their products a bit steep).
An array of serums concentrating on individual ingredients targeting different concerns & skin needs. It allows you to pick ingredients suited to you & make your own regime.
Also, their products are usually fragrance-free, alcohol-free, silicone-free, oil-free, nut-free, cruelty-free and vegan.

It has taken me sometime to feature these products here, but I always like trying skincare for a good amount of time before sharing my thoughts with you all. Anyway, here you go!

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When it comes to face massages, I am a lazy bum. I know how important they are & their benefits, but honestly, I used to do a face massage once in 45 days or so!
Now, about to touch 30 & determined to keep my skin healthy (well....it's scary to be reaching 30!), I have been getting more & more regular with face massages. It is tough & not something I am used to doing daily, because my younger self could have gotten away with it. Not any more!

Also, I am all about doing as much skincare as possible at home. Naturally, I looked for tools that can make facial massages easier by self.
So, in the past few months I have tried a couple of tools - Jade rollers & Gua Sha. I will speak about them in a seperate post soon!

Today is all about something very much Indian - Our own ancient art of massaging for natural radiance. There is a reason why century old rituals are popular even today - They Work!

Let's talk about the KANSA WAND!

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You guys loved it when Smriti shared all the Nykaa nail polishes currently in her stash....that was one post sure to make any nail polish lover go la-la-la-la. So we thought why not make you just a little happier? Here's another swatch fest of all the Nykaa nail polishes in my stash at the moment!
Take a look! All my favourites are marked with an * Picture heavy post!!

* This post is not sponsored. All the products have been bought by us. All the photos here belong to us. Please do not use the photos for personal or commercial purposes without permission.

All Nykaa nailpolishes review and swatches

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May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and fill your heart with love. We hope this special day brings peace and prosperity to everyone.

Eid Mubarak!

P.S Don't forget to check out our super simple but glam Eid makeup look Here!

Lots of love,

Smriti & Swati

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Ever since I have shared my love for the Glam Glow Supermud mask, many of you have been asking for alternatives to that one.

Of course, the steep price tag of the GlamGlow mask makes it a bit unreasonable. After my 15ml mini tub got over, I wanted to buy the full size of it but kept delaying it for months as well.

In the meantime, I actively searched for possible replacements which were a bit more affordable. There are a good number of charcoal masks available in the market today (& I tried many) but I was looking for something quite specific & I think I have found that in The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask.

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask review

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