Be a Head Turner with These Beauty Hacks

We love looking Beautiful & a Make Up Pro in today's super sexy world, but most of the time when we get jammed with makeup, skin, hair or any other beauty problem, we look for an instant solution, either we get one or we switch to our standard beauty routine, right??

Learning genius beauty hacks has lately become a bit of a hobby for me, and I’ve collected & tried a lot of them however I am not going to confuse you with endless options rather I am sharing my few favorites. So, next time blushbyshalinie will give you a quick rescue  when you’re in a real need of a a friend who can guide & give you a wonderful & a quick beauty fix!

1. Shiny Face: In a pinch, consider hand sanitizer to combat a shiny face. “The ingredient they have in common that works for this trick is dimethicone, a type of silicone. It smooths like a primer and provides a protective coat locking in moisture which creates the shine,” says Shelley GoodStein, an author and model. You can use this along the hair line, your forehead, T-zone or if you have glistening cleavage.

2. Unwanted Pimples:  “Dab a bit of full-fat yogurt on a pimple and let it dry (takes around 20 minutes) before rinsing off with warm water to reduce inflammation and redness quickly, easily and cheaply!” The lactic acid helps unclog the pore and breakdown the dead skin cells, the probiotics help to balance bacteria, and the fat helps to moisturize (without clogging skin!).

 Or,

Take a some cotton, go to your bathroom & pour some Listerine on it and put it on you pimple, the right amount of alcohol content in it will dry off the pimple quickly. (this really worked for me as I have a sensitive skin on my neck & back, after waxing pimples start popping out in abundance, this trick worked wonders)

3. Hair Iron Burn: I have done that too despite being extra careful! For minor burns, skip the ice and reach for some raw honey. A thick layer will immediately cut the sting while also providing antibacterial protection and keeping skin hydrated.

4. Dandruff Challenge:  Add 2 crushed aspirin to your favorite shampoo to turn it into a dandruff-blasting product. “The pills’ salicylic acid breaks down dead skin cells and product buildup.

5.Nail Paint Drying: As they say, "A woman is only helpless when her nail polish is drying, else watch out" & I am going to give you a trick which will end this too....Next time put your Nail Polish in your kitchen...keep a bowl ready with water..add loads of ice cubes and turn it to chilled water...Just Dip your finger nails, wait for 1-2 minutes and you are done...Dried Nail Paint in 2 minutes... 

For Removing Bright Color Nail Polish... Read Here

6. Smell Good Through out the Day: Using expensive perfumes and by evening getting the feeling it has worn off can be frustrating, so I am gonna tell you your secret points and then you can Smell Awesome Day Long

Point 1: Inside Wrist

Point 2: Inside Elbow

Point 3: Underneath your Hair & one spray on the inside of your hair

Point 4: Your Cleavage

Point 5: Rub some Behind Ears as well

7. Dry your hair with a Cotton T-shirt: Hairdressers don't advocate drying hair with a towel because it bruises your locks. But, if you're in a real hurry, use a T-shirt instead, it is much more absorbent and dries your quickly. Also, use this trick if you have frizzy hair!

8.Give Your Lips a Fuller Look: Use powder eyeshadow a shade lighter to your lip color to to boost & plump up your lips. It also give an amazing matte look along with a 3D effect to your lips. 

9. Hair Straightening: Love Straight Hair? Use sufficient smoothing conditioner and then try combing follow it by brushing your hair straight down to create a smoothing effect on your hair and enjoy that straightened look for hair till next wash. (for curly hair try blow drying when your is little damp and not immediately after wash)

10. Make-Up Removal: Most of the time you end up looking like a scary after your make-up removal, well I have been told that many a times by my brother :P so trying to find a hack for quick make up removal was must for me and there it is my secret weapon now... take make-up removal pads, pour some almond oil or coconut oil and softly glide through your eyelids...Whoosh...It is called "One Wipe Make Up Removal" & why should you use it...because while all the make up chemical are removed in one wipe, you skin get immediately moisturized and hence in the long run, NO WRINKLES. Try it & Thank me Later...I will be here....

  These are a few beauty hacks I have shared with you, must try and in case you want me to share any specific hack exclusively for you, do drop in the comment.Would love to hear form you!!!Muaahh..

Keep Blushing!!

L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil Review: Discover Here

So, finally as promised here I am with my review of L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil  for all you Beautiful Gurls. And, before I forget to mention it I have used this oil twice to see the real results, so go ahead read the useful insights below before you pick up this product.

Your hair is beautiful. Make it Extraordinary! Claims L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil and it also claims that the oil has been scientifically created to give your hair the nourishment it truly deserves with 3 Traditional Oils and 3 Exotic Oils providing 6 specific benefits.

Few Stated Benefits: Almond oil makes your hair thick, coconut oil makes your hair manageable, Argan oil gives your hair strength, Jojoba oil gives shiny hair, Olive oil makes your hair strong & soft and Camelina oil beautifully smoothens your hair!

Overview:

Very light & amazingly fragrant hair oil, getting easily absorbed and leaves hair feeling so soft. 

My Experience:

It Holiday time for me when I realized that one of the things I have forgotten to pack is my hair oil and since it is a long holiday, different cities water can have different impact on my hair. And, then I had to but an oil so L'Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil became my choice as the bottle looked so fascinating that I picked it up & read the impressive labels but Whoa....Mineral Oil is the main ingredient like in any other oil however had to choose amongst the balance mineral oil based hair oils, Ofcourse, L'Oreal wins there.

You know when you have worked in the Marketing & Communications department where your company was also manufacturing hair oils you know every bit of its ingredients, hence this review!

This golden color bottle, golden color oil and this amazing fragrance looked so Super Luxurious that its worth having once in your lifetime but you don't need a hair oil for that rather you look for some serious nourishment, right?

So, the nourishment part, the oil gets easily absorbed and an overnight application made it look like as if no oil was put in my hair, though I could feel a little greasiness and a lot of fragrance even after the night. Remember, the quantity required for pre wash is quite much and since I am blessed with long hair, it was quite a lot of it on my scalp & hair.

After Wash Experience: I would say I was quite skeptical and I am not super excited about the results...though When I was washing my hair, it overall gave me pretty soft soft feeling during the wash. After the hair wash regime and post drying my hair, there was no remarkable difference in my hair silkiness but there was softness in my hair and shine was 5 on a scale of 10.

However there is another benefit of this oil, this oil can also be used as after wash serum or as a styling oil, which we generally use to tame our unruly hair and is an excellent oil for hair styling but be sure of the quantity you use, it has to be really small amount while styling your hair, it works a hair protectant!!

Long term regular usage might give you some temporary benefits and changes in the quality of your hair, but I have my own doubts. So, I am just going to stick to my Pure Almond Oil & keep this bottle as my styling oil because there it is Great!!

Healthy Hair Tip: Please remember that none of the oils whose main ingredient is Mineral Oil can't be really good for your hair as Mineral Oil is a liquid by-product of petroleum to produce gasoline & other petroleum based products from crude oil, hence, it is quite obvious that it can't bring any benefit to our hair. It is suggested to invest in good pure oil may it be Olive, Coconut, Almond, Jojoba or even Mustard Oil for your hair. 

Do let me know your experience and if you found this useful, would love to hear your thoughts and also drop your requests in case you want me to review any product!

Price & Quantity: Rs 199 for 100 ml

5 Easy Ways To Glowing Skin Year-Round

Glowing skin is one thing every woman craves for but with the stressful lifestyles we have it seems impossible to maintain glowing skin year round or rather for a lifetime. What if I give you few easy ways to maintain your glowing skin for a lifetime? Read on to these secret ways:

1. Water & Coconut Water! Staying hydrated actually does more than just keeping your bodily systems running smoothly. We need water to transport nutrients, flush out toxins, and to help keep our skin looking young and healthy. When you drink  sufficient water throughout the day, your skin develops a dewy glow. This also smoothes over fine lines and expression wrinkles in your face! To add required natural minerals for your skin have Fresh Coconut Water for week in a month (atleast 7 days). Coco Water not only helps your skin but also your hair, it is truly said that Coco Water is a Miracle Water for your glowing skin.

 Have you ever woken up one morning after a night of drinking or a caffeine-fueled all-nighter and noticed you looked haggard? It’s because your skin has been dehydrated, highlighting all those creases and crevasses.

Another quick tip: Eat Curd & Cucumber after your Ladies night, your morning will thank you and then you can Thank Me Later.

Minimum 4 litres every day, I know its too much but for that Glowing Skin Compliment year round its worth that effort, isn't it?!!

2. Be A Sleeping Beauty. Are you getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep every night? Sleep deprivation will always show up on your skin. It s your system's way of revolting to your bad habit. Baggy or puffy eyes, dark circles, and fine lines are all things you can prevent by getting an adequate amount of rest. Sleep is our bodies restoration period, we NEED it for more than just energy throughout the day. And it is equally important to sleep at the right time. Hit your sack by 11-11.30 pm (last)  & look beautifully refreshed when you wake up by 7-7.30 am. 

It is also observed in different researches that sleep deprivation cant be for long, you have to fulfill its 8 hour requirement some or the day, so why not create an equilibrium and get the benefit of glowing skin as a reward!

3.Eat your Carrots & Watermelon. Carrots are a watery vegetable packed with beta carotene, which gives the vegetable its vibrant orange pigment. Our bodies convert beta carotene into the antioxidant Vitamin A and helps fight against wrinkle-causing free radicals and promotes cell growth. But the coolest benefit you can get from eating carrots daily is a sunkissed glow! That’s right, the pigment from the beta carotene can be stored in your skin giving you some added color year around. (I would not recommend overdosing on carrots because this could result in looking TOO orangey, depending on your skin type.) Same goes for watermelon, you will get that pinky glow which will shine from underneath your skin and then its upto you how you handle those compliments, share your secret or may be not!!

Add some more carrots & Watermelon to your diet and see if your skin starts radiating that glow!

4. Little Exercise. Workouts can be really painful sometimes but it is the best way to keep your skin looking young. And, while you workout you release endless toxins and in turn your skin clears up and starts radiating with good health. Hence, I always suggest to workout for your glowing skin & healthy mane. I guess It doesn't hurt that much now, right?

5. Citrus Fruits: Oh they are fruits from heaven directly. If you include all types of citrus fruits in your diet and make sure you have only daily, trust with all other 4 secret ingredients you are bound to glow and radiate health. These fruits clear up your skin from within and gives a lustre and in long run they reduce the ageing process too...So didn't I mention they are fruits from heaven 

Trust me if you follow this you can get and even restore your skin glow. A little effort is initially required but once it becomes your lifestyle & you get unending compliments for your Glowing Skin, you can always share it with me.

Going for Bikini Wax...You Gotta Read This!!!..

Well, Well, Well...Yes I was off for few days and trust me I missed you guys so much!! So, here I come with a Bang!!!

Summers are at their peak, Monsoon is about to knock and while you would be going for swimming, lounging by the pool or your favorite beach flauting your body in a swimsuit, you need to get your lady parts clean and clear!! Also, Monsoon and that chip-chip feeling can also create some unwanted infections in your intimate areas, so bikini wax becomes a must. 

Hence, I am sharing 10 most important points for you & your most intimate, BIKINI Wax.  I doubt if we were informed about this painful yet magical thing  by our Moms, well at least I wasn't hence the Do's & Dont's  didn't really came along. Though we miss those do's & dont's, we also end up facing some major challenges and more than a WOW feeling we end up getting a OOUCHHH feeling!

Hence, this summer I decided to break that ice and share most important things you should remember when next time you go for your Bikini Wax.

First Rule: Never Wax 5 Days Before or After Your Periods: Your skin and your lady parts are most sensitive five days before and after your periods, so try & avoid getting a bikini wax during this time period.

2. Numbing Creams..Aren't even Worth Trying, They Don't Work: There are a lot of creams that promise numbing of your nether regions, so that it doesn't hurt as much, but they are a waste of money and just don't work. A pain reliever a few minutes before the wax, however, might just help.

3. Exfoliate Your Region the Morning of the Wax: Use an organic scrub to exfoliate the region before you opt for the wax. This will help remove the dead skin and prevent in-growths.

4. Conditioning Your Hair is Important: Use your hair conditioner for the hair on your lady bits too. It will make the hair softer, and thus, easier to remove. Besides, softer hair won't leave behind in-growths either.

5.  Workout Before Getting Yourself Waxed: If you workout daily or go for a run, then do it before you get your wax done. Otherwise, when you sweat in that area, there will no hair to absorb it and it may cause infection or redness leading to irritation & itchiness.

6. Wax Three Days Before Swimsuit Day: Redness is bound to occur after your bikini wax. So make sure that you get the wax done at least three days before you are planning to don that sexy swimsuit or bikini to ensure the redness has disappeared. 

7. Know What You Want: There are different types of waxes for your lady bits and you need to make sure what it is you actually want. A Brazilian means the whole area is cleaned, whereas a basic bikini or a clean up leaves behind a landing strip. There are different kinds of wax which are used to clean the down under, like the soft wax for thinner hair and the hard wax for thicker hair. So decide which one you want.

8. Waxing After-Care: Make sure you wipe your parts after the wax thoroughly. Also many women suffer from redness after the wax, so apply a zinc-based diaper cream. or Boroline is a recommended cream for Indian skin. Also, remember, do not use any soap/gel/foam etc for atleast 24 hours and later you can clean your area with a mild face wash. Don't forget to put boroline. Keep that area dry as much as you can for 48 hours.

9. Timing is Very Important: Depending on your growth, you can decide when to get waxed, but it is highly recommended that you wax your lady bits after about three to four weeks. The skin down there is very sensitive and requires time to recover.

And, Most Importantly...

10. Speak up: No matter how good the aesthetician is, she is not a mind reader. Make sure you tell her if you have a problem. If the wax is too hot or the pain is too much, just don't lie there, speak up.

I have tried sharing maximum information I could think of is important & relevant for you, however I would love to hear from you guys in case there is anything you would like to add or share your experiences...

Its Not Summer Its Fendi Season This Year

This season if there is anything Trendy, that's FENDI, my lovely Fashionistas! From the Shoes, to Your Sunglasses or may be Your Statement Piece, its a Perfect Summer Look & worth falling for!

When it comes to shoes, haven't we always tried figuring out whether this new trendy shoe is comfy or not? Well, Comfy just got fashionable with this season with hottest flat from Fendi: The Fabulous Espadrille – perhaps the most comfy shoe in the world. 

For every Girl, every statement you want to make, there’s an Espadrille for every occasion, just remember no socks and try not to get caught in the unexpected rains this season!  I  just love the way they can be paired with shorts, skirts and jeans and yet look so different with each pairing...The Orchids version is very feminine, harmonic and elegant. It is made of a printed crepe satin material with details in black gros grain and  nappa leather in contrast.

The FENDI Roma version is instead a more bold, colored and sporty version. A multi-color print on canvas with details in colored nappa leather that make it more fresh.

Perfect for both a summer casual day but also for a special evening!

Then there is, The Orchedia Sunglasses which I also talked about in one of my blogs that how it was the piece declaring the feminism & sensuality. Also, how these sunglasses have been designed intricately with the inspiration deriving from the exotic orchids embroidered on the new ready-to-wear and accessory collection.

Read About Orchedia Sunglasses Here..

And, then the final & the Stylish Yet Super Duper Cute Statement Piece, our very popular fur friend who is the perfect companion for your bag, the evergreen Karlito!  Last season, it was Fendi’s fur pom-pom where it was quite clear that Fendi's Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld is set to be next season’s hottest accessory. Behold, It has become this season's Trendiest Accessory, the Karlito Bag Charm...

The Karlito Collection has a range of products featuring black and white sweatshirts, cool jeans, a shawl, sneakers, a fur hat, a shopping bag, a studded backpack, a fun i-phone cover, and last, but of course not least, Karlito and mini Karlito. Each piece features an iconic flourish of fur across both the body and crest in vibrant colors ranging from fuchsia to turquoise.

We all need a touch of #Karlito in our lives!

Available to buy as a preview in Europe on FENDI’s digital boutique on fendi.com from beginning of May … and in FENDI Boutiques starting from mid May 2015.

From Celebrities to Fashion Freaks, everyone is dressed in Fendi this season! Are You??

Ssshh!!! Here's The Secret to Remove Bright Nail Paints Without Staining Your Fingers

You are smart, sexy, bold & an accomplished Girl & keeping your nail manicured & painted all the times is a habit for you, right! You love all the colors from Red, Pinks, Hot Pinks, Black, Navy, Glittered... almost every color you would want to try and love flaunting it. And, the fact is, that we can't deny the Oomph it gives to your personality and that's how they have become a part of your nail-paints collection.

Especially when it comes to Red  & Black Nail Polish, it's all fun, chic & sexy until we have to remove it. Phewww!!! Red, Black, Navy, Fuchsia, Hot Pinks—pretty much every color (other than nude and pale pinks) are like a nightmare when it comes to removing. 

It’s always messy and it always leaves behind evidence the manicure you’re trying to erase. At least that’s the case if you’re not using this method to remove your nail polish. Scroll down to see a smarter way to remove bright nail polish, trust me every stain of it without messing around!

Products You Need:

Cuticle Oil or Lip Balm

Nail Polish Remover

A cotton ball (not a cotton pad)

The Simple Process:

Its absolutely a simple process.

First Things First 

Apply a generous layer of cuticle oil or lip balm around each nail. It'll act as a barrier, preventing the color from staining your skin when you start removing the polish. 

Step 2:

You just saturate a cotton ball in nail polish remover (use one with acetone for best results), tear off small pieces—just big enough to cover each nail, place one piece on each nail, and let that layer of cotton sit on your nails for 1-2 minutes. 

When the time is up, take what's left of the cotton ball, press down at the base of your nail (use some pressure here), and slide it down your nail—cuticle to tip. 

The polish will come off in one swipe—like magic & it is a tried & tested trick which I am sharing with you. 

Use a clean portion of the cotton ball for each nail. You should be able to do one hand with just two cotton balls.  

Image Source: byrdie.com

Do let me know in comments if you will try this stain-preventing method next time

6 Perfumes Every Woman Should Own at Least Once in Her Life

Today, when I was dressing up for work and was about to leave my home without my perfume, it  almost gave me an anxiety attack. For some reason smelling good is so important and I realized it just puts you in the "ready mode for the day".  While your inner being & your mood is elevated, people around you, perceive really high about you when you smell good. 

I understood this mystic world and its charisma only when in my current job, we started developing a range of perfumes under our brand name. The combinations, alcohol percentages, notes etc. I was made familiar with and I was then intrigued to know about every piece of my 25 perfumes collection.  That's when I acknowledged my love for this enchanting fragrant world.

In today's hectic life, good glowing skin, perfect hair, and an excess of insouciant charm are the desired hallmarks of any working women. So, while they take care of everything else, sometimes, this is one beauty product which is left unattended to, and it is majorly because which perfume to wear to work, to a party or in day time or in the night. 

Understanding the fragrance notes and their chemical bonding with your body is one thing you should always keep in mind. The same perfume can smell amazingly good on one and average on your friend. However, there are few Classic Perfumes every woman should own.

These 6 Classic Perfumes that rage the senses and have the ecstatic effect on you and people around you are:

1. Chanel No. 5 (1921) 

“It’s the ultimate iconic fragrance that translates the ultimate idea of femininity and has the spark of intimacy. You have the memory of Marilyn Monroe, who wore it, and you have the house of Chanel—together, it’s something incredible. You may like it or you may not, because it was made almost 100 years ago and it’s particular—but you try it because you have to.” Coco Chanel said later, "that is what I was waiting for. A perfume like nothing else. A woman’s perfume, with the scent of a woman."

May rose, jasmine and aldehydes(organic compounds of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen) are the basic combination and have wondrous notes!

2. Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs (1978) 

“Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps used to be the first perfume that would be given to a young girl. But these days, I think it’s more accurate to say Cacharel’s Anaïs Anaïs. I can’t say it’s light—the aura is kind of big—but it’s a bright, sheer floral. And then you have the imagery of the campaign, which is these young women in groups, like a teenage band of girls. It’s something more innocent, the way things were 20 years ago. These days, you know, it’s more like Miley Cyrus.” 

This legendary floral fragrance was launched back in 1978, and, to this day, it is one of the most popular and the most elegant florals. 

Notes: The fragrance is centered around the notes of lily, mixed with other white and green flowers that express the freshness and purity.

Notes: Opens with accords of hyacinth , galbanum and orange blossom, with jasmine, rose and lily in the heart, settled at the base of sandalwood, cedar, incense and amber.

As Cacharel introduced a new edition Anais Anais Premier Delice in 2014, it also relaunched the original perfume (now with the suffix L' Original) in two concentrations - Anais Anais L'Original Eau de Parfum and Anais Anais L'Original Eau de Toilette.

 

3. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) 

“You have Yves Saint Laurent, you have fashion, and then you have Opium. The scent is a bit like a perfume done in another century, because the perfumes of that time did not yet have fruit notes, which we use a lot today. The idea of the fragrance itself isn’t as scandalous as it used to be, but it’s still something you identify in a certain way.

Notes: Bergamot, mandarin, jasmine and myrrh. The new bottle is accompanied with advertising campaign the face of which is Karen Elson.

4. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (2001) 
“It’s another Chanel, yes, but when I think about Coco Mademoiselle, almost every woman I know has owned it at some point. It’s the idea of a Fashionable girl. Very contemporary, chic, elegant. It is a fruity, floral chypre perfume. Chypres are very French. They’re an abstract form of fragrance. They’re not aggressive. They’re something mysterious, because the accord itself really doesn’t smell like anything else you know.” 

Notes:Top notes are orange, mandarin orange, orange blossom and bergamot; middle notes are mimosa, jasmine, turkish rose and ylang-ylang; base notes are tonka bean, patchouli, opoponax, vanilla, vetiver and white musk. This perfume is the winner of award FiFi Award Best National Advertising Campaign / TV 2008

5. Eternity Calvin Klein 

Eternity Calvin Klein for women is the composition opens with fresh citrus and green notes, that is followed by the note of violet and lily-of-the-valley. The note of carnation with its spiciness gives the floral heart slightly peppery accord. 

Final Notes: Beautifully gentle with powdery heliotrope, pink sandalwood and transparent musky notes

6. J'adore Dior (1999)

J’adore is a modern, glamorous fragrance, which has become incredibly popular, and for that reason developed in number of variants of different concentrations. J’adore is a luminous fragrance. Its opulent, golden scent shimmers on skin like sunbeams. The classic and ambitions of this fragrance reflects in the bottle shaped like Greek amphora. J’adore presents a new conception of Dior feminity, a scent so new and so in line with Dior style at the same time – sweet but balmy, slightly sharp floral.

Notes:Fresh mandarin in the top; jasmine, plum, orchid and rose in the heart; and amaranth, musk and blackberry in the trail. 

So Girls, Which ones you already own & which ones are topping your list, share in comments below.