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Face washes/Cleansers are a vital part of any skincare routine. Although it takes only a minute, cleansing is one of the most important steps and lays a strong foundation for efficient skincare, and a splash of water at the end of the day isn't enough. We had spoken in detail about cleansing HERE, in case you want to read more. 

As important as the cleansing step is, finding the right cleanser for your skin type is equally important - something that will clean the skin effectively but won't strip it. You know that squeaky clean stretchy feeling? Yeah, we need to avoid that, even if it feels very satisfying. 

I have tried a fair amount of face washes over the years, and only a few of them have made the cut. One of them is the Avene Cleanance Gel. When it comes to French pharmacy brands Avène is a well-known name. The first product I had tried from them was back in 2015 - their iconic Thermal Spring Water reviewed HERE. It still remains an essential part of my stash even today. 

This cleanser was featured it in my Products I Repurchase video. I am on my 3rd bottle & I think it is a good time to share my thoughts on it. Read on!

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I have been testing out the Face Shop Pomegranate & Collagen Volume Lifting Serum for a few weeks now. I had spoken about it on our Instagram stories too and I want to pen my quick thoughts about today. Read on! 

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Who doesn't like a bit of hydration? My combination skin, tends to get dehydrated often and any form of hydration is always welcome. Usually one of the top performers in this field is hyaluronic acid - a compound that can bind upto 1000 times its weight in water - so 1g of HA can bind upto 6 litre of water! Isn't that amazing?

I have been testing out the Zilch Insta Bounce Serum for a few weeks & I wanted to share my quick thoughts about it. You can see the product in action on our Instagram page HERE. 

The Insta Bounce Serum contains Sodium Hyaluronate, a cousin of the famous HA which works the same as Hyaluronic Acid. 

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As the years pass by, I've found myself drawn towards self care rituals with an enthusiasm like never before. There's a simple joy in pampering yourself, respecting your wellness and enjoying the few moments of peace and mindfulness that come with it. For this reason, I chose to start practising Gua Sha routines after Swati initially introduced me to it.

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I know I'm late to the party, but over the next few posts I'll be sharing my treasured pieces from YBP that I have been using ever since they launched (but of course failed to showcase it here on time, 😅).

YBP is a brand whose philosophy I resonated with, they work on supporting your skin with products that promote overall well-being as beauty, not unrealistic gimmicks that promise magical transformations.
Today, I'll be talking about the very first YBP skincare that I bought. Swati and I have both used their Color Creams which are reviewed HERE.
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I keep sharing what to watch recommendations on Instagram quite often and I thought of compiling an Ultimate What To Watch list here on the blog as well. So here are my recommendations for Animated movies across various platforms.  These are perfect for kids & adults! I will keep updating this list as and when I watch & like more stuff. 

Enjoy! 

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I am on a roll with hair care product reviews aren't I? :D I hope you have read the past 2 posts of Aveda Cherry Almond Range & the L'Oreal Absolute Repair Hair Mask.
Today I am talking about another shampoo + conditioner duo which I finished using many months back but somehow missed featuring them on the blog - the L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner. Let's dive in! 

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While 2020 was the year of essence for me, 2021 looks like it's going to be all about moisturizers. I have been continuously drawn to them these past couple of months & surprisingly or not so surprisingly, they are all korean ones. What can I say? They make good moisturizers! 

I've been testing out The Face Shop Chia Seed Hydro Crème, which I was kindly gifted by the brand, for 2 weeks now in my morning routine. Read on to know my experience :)

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I am not very particular when it comes to hair care. While I do have some absolute favourites which I repurchase time & again, I also like trying out new haircare products - shampoos, conditioners & hair masks, & for the past few months I have been using L'Oreal Serie Expert Absolute Repair Masque - Gold Quinoa + Protein. Let's dive into how my experience has been :)

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A few more hair masks from L'Oreal have been already reviewed on the blog. You can check them out here: 
L'Oreal Professional Liss Unlimited Smoothing Masque HERE
L'Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque HERE

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