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L'OREAL PURE CLAY MASK


Hello guys,

I have been wanting to talk about the clay masks from l'oreal with you guys from some time now. So when i purchased the Pure clay mask, I thought I'd review this for you guys.

Do let me know what you think.

The L'Oréal Paris Laboratories have selected three pure clays and combined them with Red Algae extract in an exfoliating scrub, for brighter, smoother and fresher skin, every day. Finely milled apricot seeds gently exfoliate dull, uneven skin to reveal its natural glow. The beaded, creamy texture illuminates by exfoliating skin, without drying it out.




PURE CLAYS + RED ALGAE 
Kaolin- a highly effective natural clay, known to absorb impurities and excess sebum 
Montmorillonite- rich in minerals, a clay recognized for helping to eliminate imperfections 
Ghassoul- a pure clay highly concentrated in minerals, renowned to help clarify complexion 
Red Algae- known for its brightening properties 

Experience
The mask comes in a square glass container with a twist top lid. The design is super basic, and the glass isn’t ideal for clumsy hands or bathroom tiles, but it does store the product effectively. I feel a squeeze tube would be less messy and more hygienic.

The mask has a thick paste like consistency, and grainy texture. There is a slight scent but that fades away after application. I have sensitive skin and have had no issue with either the texture or fragrance of this mask.

One of my favorite thing is that it can be used 2-3 times in a week, and only takes 10 minutes. You apply a thin layer in areas that needs exfoliation/ smoothing and leave it on for 10 minutes, and rinse. The mask does have gentle exfoliating grans throughout it, so you can massage the product into your skin for greater exfoliation. You can either use it as a scrub or mask. But I prefer using the face wash/ scrub and then follow it up with this as a mask.

The results are almost immediate. Skin looks much softer and even, Pores feel tighter. I have used the purifying mask and that was also one of my favorite product. This mask is cheap and quick to use and targets specific areas.

Pros:
Affordable
Effective
Easy application
Less time

Cons:
Packaging

Bodyshop Body Yoghurt

Hello guys,

I recently tried Banana Body Yogurt from Body Shop and totally loved it. Hence, I thought of sharing the same with you. I personally love the smell of Banana Body Yogurt, but you can also choose from other options like - Strawberry, Mango, Almond Milk, Coconut, British rose and Moringa.


Moringa and coconut are next on my list.


What I loved about the Body Yogurt range is that it's non-greasy and fast absorbing.



Banana Body Yogurt is enriched with organic banana puree from Ecuador and Community Trade organic almond milk from Spain and is 100% organic and vegan. It keeps the skin moisturized and has a pleasant banana smell (which I love)

 Priced at AED 99 for 200ml

CromoAroma facial


It’s essential to take care of one’s skin as that’s something one is going to wear for the rest of their lives. Your skin never lies and is a mirror of one’s emotional and physical well being. If you are stressed, it shows, bad habits like imbalanced food, smoking, drinking all shows visibly on the skin.

Marzia clinic is an Italian skin care brand that believes and adopts holistic healing practices. They have combined their passion for alternate and natural remedies to develop a unique range of skincare treatments. Their first ever DermaBio Molecolare cosmetic line is available in UAE with launch of their CromoAroma facials.

CromoAroma  facial uses a balanced combination of essential oils and color based on individual skin requirements post an assessment. Their focus is not only on the physical but also on the emotional state of the skin.

The oils and treatmenst used are pure, of natural origin, extracted from flowers, fruits, resins  making  them free of  alcohol, paraben, preservatives , mineral, silicone etc .Depending on your skin type and issue – they select color treatment from 5 different colors like Red, orange, green, blue and purple.


The CromoAroma  facial is avaialable at Blush N Curls salon in Qusais, and is priced at AED 499 (prices may vary depending on the treatment). 



The process began with a foot ritual and a questionnaire that was filled to determine  food habits, allergies, lifestyle, etc.










We began with a relaxing back massage.




My therapist Carolin chose the Balancing treatment for me which consists of cleansing with Echinacea cleanser, followed by exfoliation with cheratopeel, then  a sheet mask drenched in hammamelis toner, followed by serum with DermaBio Molecolare, then a relaxing massage with cream balance professional cream and finally face mask using earth powder, essential oils like Ylang ylang, geranium and lemon & cream balance professional cream.







The entire session lasted for  70 minutes, and also included a relaxing head and arm massage.
The Facial not only rejuvenates your skin, but also relaxes you mentally and physically. The soothing aroma of essential oils calms your senses and helps you relax and enjoy the treatment. If you are looking at revitalizing your skin, then the CromoAroma facial is a must try.




Location:

 Blush N Curls Salon, 
Damascus Street, 
Near Dubai Grand Hotel, 
Al Qusais, Dubai.

I was invited to Blush N curls to try the CromoAroma Facial by Marzia Salon, and all images and opinion are @Urbanmodish unless stated otherwise

Why you should try Bio Oil at least once

Hello Lovelies,

Today I'm going to review 'The Miracle Oil' which is known to help reduce scars and stretch marks - Bio Oil.


Product Description: 

Bio Oil is a specialist skincare product formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Its unique formulation, which contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, is also highly effective for aging and dehydrated skin. PurCellin Oil reduces the thickness of the Bio-Oil formulation and makes it easily absorbed.


Packaging:

The bottle is placed inside a white carton accompanied by an instruction manual (it even has diagrams demonstrating the application of the product). Bio oil comes in a convenient sturdy transparent plastic bottle (you can always see how much is left inside) with a white screw on cap and a small hole to dispense the oil.  It’s the perfect shape for both storage and travel and doesn’t leak either. I also like that this pretty pink/peach oil is shown off to it's full as the packaging is completely transparent except for the labelling and lid.




How to use: 

Apply twice daily for a minimum of 3 months. During pregnancy apply twice from the start of the second trimester.


Texture: 

The oil is light orange in color while inside the bottle, The oil is light orange in color while inside the bottle, but is transparent on pouring out.. The texture is light and smooth, almost like a dry oil and is not at all heavy or sticky. I have oily to combination skin type and so hence only use 2-3 drops and massage it onto my face. It sinks into my skin instantly and disappears without a trace.


My Experience:

Bio-Oil has a pinkish-orange tone, which turns completely transparent as soon as it comes outside the bottle. The fragrance is very mild herbal, but not at all offensive and fades within moments of application. The oil is very light in weight and its texture is absolutely non-greasy. No matter how dry your skin is, only a few drops will be enough to moisturize it efficiently. Moreover, it goes deep into the skin after a little massage (the manual shows how you need to move your fingertips gently in small circles) without leaving any oily residue.
Bio Oil is a staple in my beauty stash since the last few weeks. It has helped fade a few scars (wish I was more consistent) It definitely does take longer to see results, but once they are visible you can't ignore this product.

YAYS:
  • Makes skin smooth and supple and dehydrated
  • Does help to reduce the size and redness of scars.
  • Fine lines and wrinkles are softened.
  • Highly effective on very dehydrated skin.
  • Travel free packing
  • Required less quantity
  • Enriched with skin-friendly essential oils
  • Loaded with anti-aging compounds (vitamin E and A)
  • Very fast absorpion
  • Non-greasy
  • Non-allergenic
  • Suitable to use on whole body including hair
  • A single bottle lasts for a long time
  • Affordable (if the lasting time is taken into consideration)
  • Sturdy and travel-friendly
  • Comes with instruction manual
NAYS:
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  • It can take a while for the oil to absorb into the skin if you have oily skin
  • Contains Mineral Oil.
  • Break outs skin (Bio Oil does contain many oil based ingredients it may cause oily skin or break outs on the area where you apply the product)
  • No fast results
  • Might be heavy for oily or combination skin type if not used in moderation

Multiple Uses: According to experts, Bio Oil is a multi-tasker and it can be used:
  • ·         To reduce stretch marks significantly
  • ·         To moisturize the skin intensively
  • ·         To prevent signs of aging
  • ·         To fade away marks of scars, burns, acne, etc.
  • ·         To treat patchy skin
  • ·         To reduce pigmentation marks
  • ·         To make the skin tone even
  • ·         To prepare the skin before shaving
  • ·         To protect nail cuticles
  • ·         As a perfect massage oil for the body
  • ·         As a soothing bath oil



Product Information:              

Name: Bio Oil

Shelf life: 36 months

Claims: Skincare product infuses skin with rich moisturizers to hydrate and nourish. Bio-Oil Specialist Skincare for Scars, Stretch Marks, Uneven Skin Tone, Aging Skin, Dehydrated Skin can also be used as an after-sun treatment and bath oil. Formulated with PureCellin oil to make product easy for skin to absorb

Key ingredients: Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Citronellol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Eugenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Farnesol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, BHT, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Bezyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triisononanoin, Glycine Soja Oil, Calendula Officinalis Etract, Linalool, Bisabolol, Cl 26100.

Blingtastic - Hot Soles London


Hello Shoe lovers!

I was recently familiarized with Hot Soles London, courtesy Namshi. Unless you live under a rock, you already know of Namshi. Namshi is that one place destination for everything ahmazing. You have all brands under one roof and the best part – it’s unisex.

I saw this beautiful block heel shoes, while browsing through Namshi, and I just knew ‘we were meant to be’. It was everything perfect and blingtastic. I’m a bling obsessed individual, and I love it in all forms. Clothes, shoes, bags, accessories etc.




I ordered for this Silver block heels from Hot Soles London. I had never heard of the brand before nor did I know anyone who had, but them shoes were literally calling out to me and I just knew they were going be perfect.


As soon as I received my order I checked for the shoes, and they just shone back brightly at me. I felt relieved, and was super excited. After I had my moment with them, I tried them on and they fit like a glove. Walking in them was super comfortable and were pain free as well, since they were open end shoes.

The material used is synthetic with a glossy finish. It has an Ankle strap with pin-buckle closure. Cushioned footbed provides added comfort while Glitter embellished block heel adds height with style. Sturdy synthetic outsole offers durability


I walked in them, danced, posed, pirouetted in them and then wore them for the ultimate test. The test to see as to when they crack me, and I just feel like taking them off.

I wore these beauties for New Year’s, and walked, danced climbed stairs in them. They didn’t hurt one bit. It was almost like wearing flip flops, but the kinds that inch you closer to heaven.

Every time I glanced down at them, I could see them shining back at me, assuring me that they had my feet.

I wore these beauties for over 6 hours, and post that the balls of my feet started aching. But I wore them for a good 6-6.5 hours without even realizing that I'm wearing heels, and that is the most awesome part about these heels.


I’m not sure of all shoes from the brand, but these guys are so comfy yet glam!. No shoe bites, no blisters or sores. Just two aching feet that’s too tired of dancing.


Do I recommend them? ABSONFREAKINLUTELY.
Will I but another pair from the same brand? HELL YEA

Elekta Lady shaver & Epilator

Hello lovelies!

I’m so excited to share my experience with you. I have been using epilators for some years now, and I couldn’t be more relieved and happy that I made that switch from traditional hair removal methods.


You may have happily ignored epilators in the shopping aisles, but im hoping that this post will change your perception towards them. We are going to quickly understand what an epilator is, what features you should look for while buying an epilator and most importantly how to use it.

An epilator is a compact device that removes hairs from its roots. A bunch of hair is removed with a single pass as tweezers rotate and pull the hair from its roots. The best part - you can have smooth skin for two weeks or up to a month!


Epilation is not only a cheaper alternative to hair removal, but also an effective method. After extended usage, fewer hairs grow and, most importantly, they grow thinner. In the beginning you may take almost the similar amount of time that you spend at your salon, however over time you may just take 40 minutes tops.


Epilators can be either dry or wet or a combination of both. If you are starting off or have very low resistance to pain. I would suggest getting a wet epilator as you can use it under the shower where pores are open thus easing the pain.

Using an epilator is incredibly simple. Anyone can do it and that’s why I truly recommend these devices as the optimal way of getting smooth skin. Just move it slowly at a 90 degrees angle against the direction in which the hair is growing. Will it hurt, yes! But if you are used to waxing then the pain won’t even bother you!

While buying an epilator, do check for the following features:

1. The most important and basic thing that an epilator does is to remove hair from its roots, and not just the surface. Hence, it’s important to check for epilators that come with tweezers.The more tweezers it has, the less time each epilation session will take.

2. Hygiene: Check the cleaning method involved. It’s different for wet and dry epilators.

3. Accessories
a) An efficiency cap is something I always want to find in the box because, trust me, it eases on the pain a little and it makes the entire hair removing process more comfortable.

b) There are all sorts of accessories like cooling gloves and massaging heads, having the same purpose: making the pain less intense. However, always use the cooling glove after epilation not before or during.

c) Built-in light ensures that you won’t miss any hairs.

 d) Number of speeds, usually two. There are few epilators who have just one speed.

e) Corded or cordless (rechargeable or battery operable).

Considering all the above features, I will try to describe the perfect hair removal device for me. Maybe it will help you figuring out what you need and want. The best epilator for me is quite a basic device with 2 speeds, efficiency cap, built in light and cordless.

For me the epilator from Elekta was hence a good choice. It comes in with all the mentioned features along with a massage head which eases pain especially when it comes to cleaning your lady parts.


I love the charging console (not sure what it’s actually called) as it allows me to rest the epilator while charging.


Most of the eplialors available in the market have the same features. What sets them apart are the accessories that they come with. 


You will be pretty surprised to learn that it only costs AED 60. You can check it HERE , you can check other options HERE

Much Love!
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