A look into my Korean beauty heaven- SNP Cosmetics | Beaute.one

It is not a secret that Korean beauty is taking over the world. Huge celebrities like Lady Gaga, Emma Stone, Drew Barrymore, Maisie Williams and Chrissy Teigen have been seen showing off their sheet mask selfies on Instagram. This skin care trend is the hottest thing right now and the reason is because its f***ing amazing.

I don’t know much about Korean Skin care but love collecting and using face masks. There is such a huge variety of face masks available that we can choose one for every problem and occasion. I was recently invited to the  launch of a SNP cosmetics in India by their exclusive selling partners Beaute.one

About Beaute.one:-

Beaute.One is a premier online skincare, make up and personal care products destination. It offers beauty products exclusively imported all over the world at best prices. The products are 100 percent genuine and authentic, exclusively licensed and imported directly from the brands. Currently available brands are SNP, KinGirls, Desembre, Klavuu.

About SNP:-

SNP is a professional which always researches products for healthy skin through understanding of clients’ skin concerns.  The cosmetic ingredients used by SNP are scientifically verified and certified to be safe. The scientific formula of SNP strengthens skin for skin purity.

SNP Sheet Masks:-

You name it and they have it. The range of sheet masks available at SNP is mind blowing. Fruit masks, hydrating masks, toning Masks, jelly Masks, SNP animal prints masks and even cooling and charcoal sheet masks. The packaging of some of the masks is very attractive like the ones Fresh Vita mask line, Face Art & Beijing Opera mask line, Animal mask, Ice Bear mask line, Gentle Girl mask pack, Modeling mask.

Other SNP products:-

Apart from sheet masks, SNP has some other amazing skincare products like Eye patches, Luminous cover cushions, Warming eye mask, The Sound of Your Heart range, SNP LAB+ range, UV Perfect sun line, Bird’s Nest Revital range, ACSYS range, Timeless Black Homme range and Soothing gel line. They also have M’Solic Professional Grooming Care Barber’s Professional Know-How range that caters to men’s skin care.

All these SNP products can be bought from https://Beaute.ONE/.

Here are some pictures from the Beaute.One Bloggers’ meet that took place on the 6th June, 2018 at Smoke House Deli. It was an event to celebrate the launch of SNP Kbeauty products in India.

What I wore to the event

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Signing off!!!

Love- Barkha

Importance of Vitamin C Serum- Vya Naturals Vit C serum Review and Giveaway

Hello Guys,

I will start by saying that at the end of this post you are going to be very happy 🙂

With Korean beauty and Natural beauty regimens taking over the world, we are now aware of so many essential things. Two years back, I had no idea what a serum really did for your skin. Now, I know that a serum is very important and provides an extra layer of moisture to your skin. There are many Vitamins that are essential to our skin like Vitamin C, E, D and K. While you can get Vitamin D and K naturally from the sun and your bones, Vit E and C need to be taken in from other sources.

I have tried quiet a few serums, essence and facial oils over the past 2 years, and today I am going to share my views on  Vya Naturals Vitamin C serum for all of you.

About Vya Naturals:-

The brand name VYA naturals is derived from:-

• Vimal (pure)
• Yajus (reverence)
• Ayush (healthy life)

“If it’s going on my body, it better be good.” They live an preach by this moto. They make sure that they source the finest natural ingredients that are not only safe and non-toxic but also effective. Their formulations are original, created by them, and tested on people, not animals. They use therapeutic- grade essential oils, natural plant-based butters, natural clays and plant-based waxes. And they definitely DO NOT use parabens, sulfates, artificial colors, artificial dyes, mineral oils, formaldehyde, animal ingredients, artificial scents, phthalates, chemicals, fillers, mineral oils, or petroleum.

Vya Naturals Vitamin C Serum:-

This Vya Natural’s Vitamin C serum for face is an anti aging serum with natural ingredients that helps brighten skin tone, hydrate skin, reduce fine lines and pigmentation.

Ingredients:-

Directions:-

Price and Where to buy:-

Rs 1295/- for 30 ml product

Buy it here (Use code VYA20 at checkout for 20% discount)

Why Vitamin C serum:-

Vitamin C has many benefits like:-

• Reduces Wrinkles and photodamage by regulating the synthesis of the structural protein collagen.
• Improves skin hydration
• Reduces under eye circles
• Creates brighter, healthier skin
• reduces skin discoloration

My Experience with the product:-

I am quite impressed with this product. The packaging of this serum is like what you would expect. It comes in a dark-colored glass bottle with a glass drop dispenser. This packaging is perfect as vitamin C gets destroyed when kept in sunlight and plastic.

Since I have entered my late 20’s I have become very conscious of my skin. My skin has started showing all the signs of aging and  honestly this is scary. Therefore I have shifted my skin care regimen around anti aging products. The thing that I like the most about this product is that it is odorless and colorless. The serum is very lightweight in consistency and not at all sticky. This water based serum can be mixed with your moisturizer, BB creams or foundations. I have been using it for more than 2 weeks now and have not noticed any side effects like breakouts.

Pros:-

• Anti aging
• Lightweight
• Odorless
• colourless
• skin brightening and lightning
• Paraben free
• Sulphates free
• Made of natural ingredients
• Cruelty free
• No mineral oils and petroleum
• No chemicals

Cons:-

• Expensive

Giveaway:-

Now for the part that is going to make you happy. I am giving away one of the Vitamin C serum to one of my lucky followers. Here are the rules for the giveaway.

1. Follow @givemewings_barkha and @vyanaturals on Instagram
2. Tag 5 friends on the giveaway post and ask them to participate in the giveaway
3. Repost this post with #BarkhaXVyaNaturals and tag me and Vya Naturals in your posts

That is it. The giveaway winner will be announced on the basis of efforts. Last date to participate in the giveaway is 31st March and is valid for only Indian residents.

Hope you find this post helpful. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below. See you soon with a new post.

Love- Barkha

TOPO PAW PAW Ointment- Review

Hey Guys,

You must be wondering what the hell is a Paw Paw ointment? Well I was wondering the same thing till a few days ago when my dear friend SpexySrish gifted me TOPO’s Paw Paw Ointment. Basically this is Australia’s cult product. For over 100 years every Australian has been slapping this ointment on their lips.

What is a Paw Paw Ointment?

A Paw paw ointment is made of a few ingredients like Petrolatum, Carica Papaya(papaws) Fruit Extract, Beeswax and Potassium Sorbate.

The active ingredient is created by using a fermentation process to concentrate the enzymes from Australian papaws, rather than using a processed papaw powder from overseas. The freshly fermented papaw has healing properties which are very potent and has to be carefully balanced or it will be too strong for human use. The papaw is used to draw out impurities and has antiseptic qualities, while the petroleum jelly helps to heal.

Controversies surrounding Paw Paw Ointment:-

Many people believe the paw paw ointment to be a glorified and expensive petroleum jelly. There have been so many blog posts claiming to expose the truth about paw paw ointment but still, this ointment continues to be the most consumed product in Australia.

My experience:-

After using the TOPO Paw paw ointment for a few weeks I have found it helpful in various ways. It does help heal chapped lips and in addition to that is also good for insect bites and rashes. Like petroleum jelly it is not that greasy and keeps your lips moisturized for much longer.

This ointment is only available in Australia, so the next time you happen to travel to Australia don’t forget to pick one of these for yourself. 

 

Inatur Tea Tree Skin Clarifying Facial Gel – Review

Hello Everyone,

I have fallen in love with Inatur Herbals and their products. Everything that I have tried so far is super effective and skin friendly. Earlier I had reviewed their Oil Control face wash and today I am going to review their Tea Tree Skin Clarifying Facial Gel.

The Packaging:-

The gel comes in a dark brown coloured plastic bottle. The packaging is quite attractive and very handy.

Ingredients:-

Price:-

₹ 650 for 200ml

Buy it here

About the product:-

INATUR Tea Tree skin clarifying facial gel is an alcohol-free and PH balanced facial gel enriched with pure essential oils, herbal complexes and anti-oxidants that are especially good for people with oily skin type.

It helps to remove acne-causing bacteria, excessive oil and blackheads while hydrating the skin.

It contains Aloe Vera extracts- that heal and hydrate the skin, Turmeric extracts- that enhance skin complexion, Tea Tree oil- that controls sebum production and acne, Neem extracts- that have antiseptic and anti microbial properties and Vitamin E- that is another anti-oxidant.

Application of this product gives a brighter, hydrated and softer skin.

Ideal for:-

Oily and Normal skin

Direction to use:-

Apply the Tea Tree skin clarifying facial gel directly onto clean face lightly with your fingertips. Massage until it gets completely absorbed into the skin. Avoid eye contact.

My experience with Tea Tree Clarifying Facial Gel:-

The Tea Tree Clarifying Facial Gel is a clear gel that smells strongly of tea tree, neem, aloe vera and other herbal ingredients. The smell is very refreshing.

Firstly lets talk about the skin problems that I was facing before I started using this product. My acne and acne scars were out of control. It was like I had hit puberty all over again 😦

I started using the gel along with Inatur Oil control face wash and it is doing wonders to my skin. My acne has reduced significantly and my acne spots are becoming lighter. Also my skin has started glowing. The gel gets absorbed quickly and does not feel sticky on my skin. My skin has been feeling hydrated and smoother since I have started using this Tea tree Face gel. The tea tree oil cures acne and also cures the scars created by them.

PROS:-

• Cures acne
• Lightens acne spots
• Cures acne scars
• 100% natural and cruelty free
• Sulphate free
• Smells good
• Easily available
• Dermatologically approved
• For all skin types

CONS:-

• Expensive

Will I ever use the Tea Tree skin clarifying facial gel again :-

Definitely YES!! This is one of the few products that actually stands true to its claims. Also its a sulphate free, 100% natural product and is not at all harsh on my skin.

Let me know in the comments below if you like this review and would give this product a try. Also don’t forget to follow me on my social media platforms.

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Love- Barkha

 

CaratLane Signature Store at New Delhi’s South Extension- Launch

Hey Guys,

On the 9th December, 2017 I was invited to the launch of the biggest and the signature store of India. Caratlane is a Tanishq partnership opened their 30th store in India at Delhi’s South Extension. Well it was very cold that day but there was no way that those cold breezes could keep me from attending the launch of this fabulous store.

This store is CaratLane’s largest and first signature store in New Delhi; spread across 1800 sq ft. Situated in the fashion hub of the city, the store has a warm and welcoming ambience that is sure to amaze its customers. “Being our 30th Store launch and our first Signature store in North India, at CaratLane South Extension you will find the largest and widest collection of exquisite designs. With an elegant decor along with bright settings this CaratLane store is bound to offer you a memorable jewellery buying experience. With an exclusive Solitaire Lounge to assist you with all the solitaire queries, a Customization Desk to turn your dream jewellery into reality, the virtual try-on ‘magic mirror’ for those ‘just looking’ moments, our Signature Store will indulge you all the way.” Mithun Sacheti, Founder & CEO CaratLane  said, while speaking about the launch.

Store Address:  F-41, First Floor, South Extension – 1

Contact: 9899002555

Lets talk a bit about their collection:-

There is no doubt that the store is huge and beautiful but nothing can beat the amazing pieces of jewellery. I was most impressed by their Jaipur, butterfly and floral collection. Being bought up in Jaipur I was blown away by the detailing of the collection. The Hawa Gulabi Jharokha Ring from the Jaipur collection was my absolute favourite. It did remind me of home. The butterfly collection was a huge hit amongst everyone. The pendents, rings and earrings could make for a beautiful set and stunning pieces on their own.

I am posting a few pictures of the store and their collection for you to enjoy. 

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Please leave your feedback and suggestions in comments below. I will see you guys soon with a new blog post soon.

Love- Barkha

Inatur Herbals Oil Control Face Wash- Review

Hello everyone,

Hope you are having a great day!

Skin care is a very important part of our daily routines. I recently migrated from chemical based to all natural products. There are many brands with exciting products in Indian market. So, I decided to use a few myself to battle out my skin problems.

I came across a brand INATUR HERBALS that comprises of a range of natural skin care, hair care and personal care products that are safe on skin and result oriented. I decided to try a few of their products. This post is a review of their Oil Control Face Wash.

PACKAGING:-

It  comes in a green see through tube with light green leaves printed all over it. It has a plastic flip cap that closes tightly. The packaging looks cool and fun. 

INGREDIENTS:-

PRICE:-

₹ 160 for 75 ml

₹ 310 for 150 ml

Buy it from here

ABOUT THE PRODUCT:-

Inatur’s oil control face wash is enriched with Neem- that has anti-bacterial properties, helps in controlling pimples & acne and their recurrence. Clove oil- that prevents acne and kills infections, Basil- detoxifies the skin, improves the skin tone & prevents blackheads and Miliglobules- that provide gentle exfoliation.

It helps to open clogged pores, eliminates impurities and excess oil and also prevents occurrence of pimples.

For best results, use it twice daily- in the morning and at the end of the day.

It is ideal for Oily /Acne-prone skin.

DIRECTIONS TO USE:-

Moisten face, apply a small quantity of the face wash and gently work up lather in a circular motion. Wash off with water and pat dry. Use twice a day- in the morning and before going to bed for best results.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH INATUR HERBALS OIL CONTROL FACE WASH :-

The face wash looks like a clear gel with blue beads or miliglobules that provide gentle exfoliation. The face wash smells of some herbal ingredients. It is refreshing. I have a combination skin that tends to break out a lot in winters. This face wash contains tea tree oil which prevents pimples. Basil, clove, neem and turmeric have antiseptic and healing properties. The face wash definitely washed away all the oil from my face and prevented it from coming back for at least 5 hours. The only drawback is that it barely did anything for my blackheads. Also I am a huge fan of bubbles and being a soap free face wash this product does not lather well.

PROS:-

• Easily available
• Reasonably priced
• Removes excess oil from the face
• Smells good
• Refreshes dull skin
• 100% natural and cruelty free
• Available in travel sizes
• Sulphate free

CONS:-

• Not useful for all skin types (available for normal to oily skin)

WILL I EVER USE THIS FACE WASH AGAIN:-

Definitely YES!! This is one of the few products that actually stands true to its claims. Also its a sulphate free, 100% natural product and is not at all harsh on my skin.

Let me know in the comments below if you like this review and would give this product a try. Also don’t forget to follow me on my social media platforms.

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The Indian Luxury Expo, Gurugram 2017

Hi,

I attended the Indian Luxury Expo on 19th November, 2017. It was a great event where all the stellar luxury brands had come together under one roof. The two-day extravaganza witnessed a glittering line up of prestigious high-end brands across 20 different lifestyle segments.

DATES AND BRANDS:-

The Indian Luxury Expo was held at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurugram on the 18th to 19th November, 2017. Prominent brand categories participating in the event included travel, beauty, fashion accessories, jewellery, real estate, hospitality, art & collectibles, apparel, home décor and luxury automobile brands. Some noteworthy luxury brands that participated in the Gurugram event were Jaguar and Land Rover, Gitanjali Nakshatra Diamonds, Humble Bee Luxury, Hand painted stories, Think Tonk, Tie Hub, Mr. Fox (Bespoke), Mahindra Lifespaces, Grohe, Shobha developers, worth 4 L, Raymond made to measure, The Smoke company, INV Homes, Ford Mustang, Embassy, Amex, DAG, , Gallerie Splash, Kawasaki and Harley Davidson, to name a few.

MY EXPERIENCE:-

The Expo was so well organised. The whole experience was luxurious and fun. There was a live band performing which really made the whole experience better and more enjoyable. All the luxurious cars, Vintage Cars and hunky bikes were a huge attraction. They had something for everyone- be it clothing, jewellery, automobiles, beauty and skin care, art etc. The extra ordinary art work by some very talented artists really impressed me.

At last I would like to thank the media mantra group for having me there at the expo and giving me this opportunity to see and interact with all luxury brands under one roof. Here are some pictures from the Indian Luxury Expo.

WHAT I WORE:-

TOP- Primark

TROUSERS- H&M

HEELS- Jabong.com

I have so many exciting products to review and will be seeing you guys soon with new blog posts.

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Love- Barkha