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Hey everybody! Smriti here.

As you guys know I was going through a problematic phase with my skin a while ago. Both my cheeks had bouts of breakouts and closed comedones, resulting from my own mistakes.

In the past, rosehip oil was one skincare product that had worked well on my skin. I loved its effects so much that I got Swati to try it out, and she liked it too and even recommended it to her friends! It was featured in our Budget Friendly Indian Skincare products video - take a look here.  

My skin is now at a stage where it has significantly calmed down, and the process of healing has slowly begun. I'm ready to transition to products that will help speedup the healing, and Rosehip oil from Blend It Raw Apothecary really helped do this in the past (so I'll be repurchasing it soon!)

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While I do not experiment a lot with skincare, I certainly like to try out new hair care products. There are a few staples in my haircare routine, but I like getting new shampoos & conditioners often. It was in this experimental mood that I picked up the Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure Hyaluronic Moisture Kick Masque Treatment one day. 

Hyaluronic acid treatment for hair? Sounds intriguing, doesn't it? When I think of hyaluronic acid I think of instant hydration! And I could do with some of that for my hair...which is why I picked this hair mask up. Well, this and the fact that I have been using & loving their Moisture Kick Spray conditioner for many months now.  

Anyway, let's get right into this post. 

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On towards the last of my YBP skincare products, today I'm going to talk about the Hydrating Serum Mist, which I had purchased along with the Plant Remedy Skin Salve, reviewed HERE, when my skin was going through a rough patch. Their Plant Remedy Skin Elixir is also reviewed in detail HERE. 

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With us going in and out of lockdown, I thought I would put together my ULTIMATE WHAT TO WATCH list - TV & Movie recommendations which I have enjoyed watching. Most of us have more time on our hands at the moment and before boredom sets in, why don’t you take a look? I keep sharing recommendations on Instagram quite often as well so connect with me there if you want to & let me know your recommendations. Or you can leave them in the comment box below and I will be sure to check them out. :)

So here are my recommendations for different genres across various platforms. I hope you will find something suited to your preferences. I will keep updating this list as and when I watch & like more stuff. 

Enjoy! 

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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 SCI-FI movies & series. I will keep updating this list as and when I watch & like more stuff. 

Enjoy! 

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I have a favourite new eye cream! And I cannot wait to talk about it here - it's the Klairs Fundamental Nourishing Eye Butter. 

If you don't know already, then let me tell you that I am quite smitten with the Klairs Fundamental line. I have spoken about the Water Oil Drop here already. This eye cream was the 2nd product I picked up from the fundamental line. I went for this because 
(a) the brand specifically says that it is great for people who are prone to milia -- I am extremely prone to getting them around my lower lash line ; and 
(b) because the formula contains peptides, which has become one of my favourite ingredients. 

Update : Update : I have detailed reviews on all the other products in the Klairs Fundamental Line here - Watery Oil Drop,  Eye Awakening Gel, Amuple Mist & Water Gel Cream. 

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The Plant Remedy calendula healing salve is one the newest additions to my YBP skincare family. If you are new to our blog, welcome! I'm Smriti and I have used the Plant Remedy Skin Elixir Oil ever since it launched, reviewed HERE which is one of the staples in my stash. I invested in the Plant Remedy Calendula Skin Salve a few weeks after I tried out the the Plant Remedy Skin Salve, reviewed HERE, and the YBP Hydrating Serum Mist.

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Since I unintentionally over exfoliated my skin, I needed all the healing help I could afford. Calendula is an ingredient well known for its nourishing, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Its oil is also anti fungal and anti bacterial, which makes this a good choice for wound healing and repair.
To put it simply, the sunny blooms of calendula are nature's remedy to address a multitude of skin concerns, and via this salve, YBP has harnessed its raw potential for us to benefit from. 
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