July 2019 - Curios and Dreams - Indian Skincare and Beauty

Hello everyone!

If you follow us on Instagram, then you would have known that we picked up 4 of the nail enamels from the new Masaba by Nykaa Collection last week.

Masaba by Nykaa Nail Enamel Review, Masaba by Nykaa Nail polish Review

We have already done 2 huge Swatch Fests of the Nykaa nail enamels before, so make sure you see those two. It is important. You will see why at the end of the post.
All Nykaa Nail Polishes In My Stash - PART I
All Nykaa Nail Polishes In My Stash - PART II

So without any delay, let's dive straight into the new collection!

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We did a small post on whether the Galaxy S10 was still relevant, especially with the Pixel 4 and the iPhone 11 coming out later this year. The answer to that question though, in case you were wondering, was a resounding yes!

Which is why I am really impressed with all the stuff that Samsung is doing in order to keep the S10 fresh. Samsung has a lot of pressure on it, being the first flagship launch of the year, and it has been supremely successful so far, with sales of the S10 still strong despite the launch of the One Plus 7 Pro.

One of the most interesting gizmos though, and the subject of this review, is this awesome LED case. This little beast snaps on to your S10, connects via NFC, and displays fancy icons, moodlighting stars and Emoji on certain events, like getting a call, getting a message or having a missed call.

Samsung LED Cover review, Samsung LED Cover india

Here’s some of the most important consumer purchase questions answered for you:

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The Galaxy S10 was the first mainstream flagship smartphone to launch in India, and that has led to a very high burden of expectation on it to stay relevant across the year. Especially with the launch of the One Plus 7 Pro, and with the upcoming launches of the iPhone 11 and the Pixel 4. We examine below why the S10 might still be worth it, even mid way through 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 review, Samsung Galaxy S10 review india

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I hope you all know that we are doing a full week of our favourite NYX products on Instagram. Do check out our page if you haven't already!

Today I am sharing my love for the NYX Butter Glosses!
It's been 3 years since I first spoke about them on the blog and I still use them a lot- now that's love!

I have successfully added another shade to my collection of these yummy Butter Glosses! Take a look!

NYX Butter Gloss review, NYX Butter Gloss swatch, NYX Butter Gloss india

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Hi all!

As you might be knowing, NYX is celebrating their third birthday in India and fangirling after them has led to many NYX additions to our stash over the years.

So what better way to show you all our recommendations, than a celebratory week of NYX! We started it on Instagram but today's feature deserves a blog post of its own.

NYX Lid Lingerie Shadow Palette review, NYX Lid Lingerie Shadow Palette swatches

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Hey, you made it through the first five morsels of advice, good job!

I can’t wait to share a little more, so let’s have a chat, you and I!

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Hi everybody!

It was my birthday recently, and I feel overwhelmed to have reached the quarter mark, a silver jubilee of sorts if you will.

As with all birthdays that have come post mid-teens, this one too bore slight hues of melancholy. I no longer am over-enthusiastic about adding another year to my age, not because I fear to turn old, but because that +1 makes me reflect on my previous days and all the things I wish I had known then.

I get it, wisdom comes with experience, but I’ve always felt that wisdom also comes from delving within oneself. And with that thought, here I am, compiling a list of 25 things I wish I could tell my younger self. I hope this can serve as gentle reminders of the things that matter to me as I make my way towards 30, but as I put my thoughts down, I wish they can help you too, whatever be your age.

After all, it’s just a number, right?

I’ve broken down this post into parts, as it is a lot of food-for-thought, and much better digested in small doses

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Hi everyone! How's it going?
A while back I had asked you all on Instagram if you would be interesed in seeing products I regret buying and majority of you all said yes... so here you go!
Take a look :

Disclaimer - While these products somehow did not work out for me, they might work/or might have worked for you. This in just my personal view.

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A few days back I had mentioned these 2 products on our Instagram stories and some of you messaged me asking for more details about them.

So, since I have been using the Dot & Key Underarm Color Correction Mask & Serum since over 5 months now, I thought why not cover the products on the blog and let you all know more.

Take a look (I have shared close up photos of my underarm before & after applying the mask and serum....just a heads up).

Dot & Key Underarm Color Correction Mask review, Dot & Key Underarm Color Correction Serum review

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Forest Essentials Lightening & Brightening Tejasvi Emulsion review, Forest Essentials Tejasvi Emulsion, Forest Essentials Tejasvi Emulsion review

A while back I did a small Forest Essentials Haul & the Tejasvi Emulsion was a part of it. Like I said in that post - I wanted to get into at-home facial massages.

Now that I am fairly regular in doing them, it is the right time to share my thoughts about this product.

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I love blushes. Surprisingly though, I do not buy a lot of them.
I have a few good ones in my stash & I am quite happy with them.
However, the one thing missing from my "blush collection" was a blush palette. I really wanted to add one in there (Hey, they'd come in super handy while travelling! I would just need to carry one palette!).

LA Girl Fanatic Blush Palette Blushed Babe review, LA Girl Fanatic Blushed Babe palette review

There have been a few palettes in the past which have tempted me a lot (the Estee Lauder Violette collection....I am looking at you!), but their price tags always stopped me.
And then, the LA Girl Fanatic Palettes on Nykaa! I was won over immediately. Nothing could stop me now :D *air fist pump* YESSS!

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I do love me a nice blue on the eyes. I will however admit that before today, I kept blue limited to an eyeliner or a blue toned kajal/kohl on the lower lash line. Last year I picked up a blue mascara to dive further into the color.

But never did I think that I would do a full blown BLUE EYESHADOW LOOK!

Blue Eyeshadow makeup tutorial, Blue Eyeshadow Look for indian skin tones

But, I have been playing with colors lately! And I am loving it!

Don't believe it? Check out my :

Green Eyeshadow look - Done here

Yellow Eyeshadow look - Done here

Also, since it looks like the rains aren't coming this side any time soon (while most of the country has started enjoying their rainy days)...I thought I might as well enjoy some shades of blue, very apt for the monsoon:D

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