5 Reasons Why Estèe Lauder’s Foundation Is My Current Favourite

Heyy guys! Welcome back to my blog. Today’s post is a product review on Estèe Lauders double wear foundation. It’s a high end foundation and its price is 3600 INR. Please find the product review below ❤

That’s it for today and I’ll see you guys very soon.

lots of love

OSE TARA

Products That I Regret Buying (skincare + makeup)

Hello Beautiful People and welcome back to my blog. Today I am going to be sharing products that I regret  buying.

Disclaimer: By no means am I trying to degrade a product or a brand. By this blog I simply mean that these products didn’t work for me. Now makeup and skincare products are very subjective and like I always say what works for me might not work for you and vice verse. My skin type is combination skin(oily + dry). So if you’re from the same type you might want to consider some of these factors that I state below. So let us begin:- 

1. Nykaa SKINgenius BB Cream SPF30

Our very first product today is Nykaa’s SKINgenius BB cream. Now my problem with this product was, that it oxidises like anything. You can see it oxidising within the first five minutes of its application. And that leaves a yellow tint on my face, which I don’t appreciate. Secondly, It dries super quick too and that makes it hard to blend properly and none of us wants that right? (You can consider buying Ponds BB cream)

2. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Blend Finity Stick Foundation

This stick foundation gives you an average coverage and you cannot layer this product up, thinking that you can build it up. No, it wont build up instead you’ll be left with too much foundation on your face. Yet again this product also leaves your face looking patchy and is dry on the skin.(You can check out L Oréal Paris Infallible Foundation). 

3. Swiss Beauty Pro 32 Color Forever Eyeshadows

Let me start by appreciating the glitter shades in this pallet first. Undoubtedly, they are good but the matte shades have no pigment at all. You cannot even build it up. It comes off easily and has a lot of fallout. It looks blotchy on the eyes. So I feel just for some good shimmer shades, this pallet is not worth investing in. (you can consider buying The Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Pallet).

4. Forest Essentials Cane sugar Lip Scrub 

Coming from a such a big skincare brand it was quite disappointing that this thing didn’t workout . The problem with this one was, that it is super thick with very harsh sugar particles that is coarse on the skin also there is no uniformity in the size of the particles. Few sugar pieces were too big to be used on lips. Therefore I don’t recommend this because our lip area is very sensitive for something like this. Also it dissolves super quickly into the skin without giving it that proper exfoliation. I feel there are better options available in the market for the same.

5.  Kama Ayurveda All Natural Makeup Remover 

I’d like to start by saying that just because it’s an all natural product that doesn’t mean that it will work for you. And there is this misconception that you cannot expect a lot from natural products. No , that is not at all true. There are many natural products that do an amazing job. Problem with this particular product is that it starts to get absorbed into your skin like a moisturising cream which leaves you with a doubt that your makeup might be getting absorbed into your skin too. Furthermore, this product cannot remove heavy makeup like full coverage foundations, waterproof mascara, super matte lipsticks etc. It can surely remove light base makeup like BB cream, kajal , eyeliners etc. Again I’ll say there are better options available in the market than to spend your money on this one. 

With this we come to an end of this blog. I hope this was helpful for you guys. I’ll again state that I have nothing against these brands or something. It’s just that these particular products didn’t work for me. I hope to see you all next time. Till then Bye Bye and Take Care <3. 

Ose Tara

5 Step Pre-Makeup Skincare Routine

Hey lovelies! Welcome back to my blog. Today we’ll be talking about how important it is to have a good pre-makeup skincare routine for a flawless makeup look. Yes, you read that right! It is indeed very important to have a strong pre-makeup skincare game for your makeup to turn out good. It is something that you have to adopt and never neglect it again. It’s been quite sometime that beauty experts have been emphasising on the importance of skincare. So, let’s see what our 5 pre-makeup skincare routine steps are :-  

1. Cleanser 

Invest in a good, yet gentle cleanser. You want your face to be absolutely clean before you put any makeup on it. You need to cleanse your skin with a facial cleanser that suits your skin. Always do a patch test before applying anything on your face. You have to make sure that it is gentle, otherwise it will rip your face off all its oil and goodness and leave you with a red bumpy skin.

2. Toner

A gentle toner helps you to prep your skin  and also gives it that hydration that it needs. I strongly recommend you to use a toner because they seep deep into your skin, clear your pores and also helps in tightening them. To start with , a very gentle and natural toner is rose water, it is beneficial for the skin as well. 

3. Moisturiser and Sunblock 

Moisturising your skin is the most important part. Makeup products have the tendency of leaving your face dry and it starts to look ashy if you didn’t moisturise your face well. Therefore moisturise your skin well. Go for a light weight moisturiser so that it doesn’t leave your skin looking oily after using it, also use it in moderation. After you’re done moisturising your skin, apply your favourite sunblock to protect yourself from the harmful UV radiations of The Sun. Go for the one that has a higher SPF protection.

4. Lip Balm 

Always apply a lip balm during your pre-makeup skincare routine. Lips tend to get dry because of heat, lipsticks etc.So at all times keep your lips hydrated. I’ll suggest to keep a tinted lip balm in your bag at all times. But before you apply your lipstick make sure your lips are hydrated well ,otherwise chapped lips will start ripping your lipstick apart and trust me it doesn’t look good. Apply a good layer of lip balm and let it sit for a while, then apply your lipstick. 

5. Primer 

A primer will help you achieve a smooth canvas by blurring your pores and filling them in and your foundation will blend in flawlessly. It also makes sure that your makeup stays in place throughout the day. Go for a nice light weight primer so that it doesn’t clash with your makeup. 

Few things that you should consider :- Always do a patch test before applying any product onto your skin. If you have acne prone or sensitive skin or if you have any skin allergies, it is best for you to consult your dermatologist before investing in these products. 

It is advised to use a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week on your face.Just remember don’t exfoliate too hard otherwise it will leave red bumps on your skin. Also exfoliate your lips once a week to get rid of dry dead skin on it. 

What might work for someone, may not work for you, therefore do your full research before applying anything on your skin because precaution is better than cure. 

That’s it for today, and I’ll see you all in the next blog <3. 

Ose Tara 

Everyday Makeup Essentials For A ‘No-Makeup’ Makeup look.

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my first blog. I hope you all are doing great. Now before starting, I’d like to first explain what is a ‘No Makeup’ makeup look , since there are a lot of misconceptions regarding the same. A ‘No Makeup’ makeup look doesn’t mean not applying any makeup products on the face. It simply means to use very little product or what we can say ‘bare minimum’ amount of product on your face so that it doesn’t look like a person is wearing a lot of makeup, it should look and feel skin like and effortless.

Let’s come to the essentials for acing a ‘no makeup’ makeup look. 

1. To achieve any good makeup look, you have to ‘Ace The Base’.That is, you first have to prep your skin very generously so that you can start with the application of your products. A strong skin-care game is advised for the same. After you are done cleansing and moisturising your face , start with a good primer that will blur your face pores( I’ll suggest Colorbar Perfect Match Primer or Nykaa Prep Me Up Face Primer). It will give you a clean plane slate for makeup and it will blend easily. 
2. Now comes your base, for your base product you can use anything a foundation, a simple concealer and if you don’t want to wear a foundation for your everyday makeup, you can also use BB or CC creams. If you are using a foundation, go for a light coverage one ,since our intention is that your skin should look effortless and not very decked up. But always use the product that matches your skin tone and skin colour.(For foundation I’ll suggest L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation. If you’re using only concealer, L.A Girl Pro Conceal is a good option). A pro trick to achieve the best ‘No Makeup’ makeup look is to keep your base dewy. It looks very good and very natural.
3. Lightly set your base with a setting powder that matches your skin colour. Remember to apply it to your T-zone and under your eyes especially. This will ensure that everything that you’ve applied doesn’t creases and sets in place.( For setting powder I’ll suggest Maybelline New York Fit Me 12hr Oil Control Compact). You can also use a loose setting powder for the same.
4.  Add some peachy coral blush to your face. A blush can really make or break a makeup look. It adds colour and definition to your face. Don’t leave this step as it is really important otherwise you’ll end up looking like a dead person walking haha. Apply a warm toned blush to get that sun- kissed glow. Also go easy on the blush, you don’t want to overdo it. Just a little peck on the cheeks and nose is enough. ( I’ll suggest Nykaa Get Cheeky! Blush Duo Palette- Malibu Barbie 03). 
5. Add a nice liquid highlighter to the high points of your face. Very sparkly and shimmer highlighters are a big no-no for a ‘no makeup’ makeup look. You can even mix a strobing cream into your foundation to get that dewy illuminated look or you can apply that strobing cream as a highlighter. But I’ll suggest to use a liquid highlighter than a powder one. It will enhance your look and your face will look glowing.( Nykaa’s Strobe And Glow Liquid Highlighter is a good option). 
6. Do Not go for crazy eye looks! A simple nude-brown eyeshadow is your friend to ace this makeup look. You can even use a light pink eyeshadow. Again if available go for a liquid or cream eyeshadows. Now if you have very long and voluminous lashes just go for 3-4 coats of mascara and you’re good to go. But if you don’t have long lashes you can either apply a brown eyeliner or go for a white or nude Kajal. Our aim is to keep the eyes subtle. Finish your eye makeup look by filling in your brows with a brown eyebrow filler to make them appear fuller. ( You can check out Kay Beauty’s Metallic Eyeshadow Stick Pencil, Maybelline New York’s Express hyper curl Mascara and Nykaa’s browgirl Eyebrow pencil). 
7. For your lips , again go for some good nude brown and pink shades. You can use cream lipsticks and  either top it off with a lip balm or a sheer gloss. It will leave a beautiful sheen on your lips. ( I’ll suggest Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte lip color in the shade Caramel Cut). 
8. Finally, the last step of this makeup look is the setting spray. Add a few spritzes of your favourite setting spray to seal the deal. Makeup setting sprays are perfect for refreshing your makeup throughout the day when your tired skin needs a little help. Also go for a dewy setting spray rather than a matte one.( I’ll suggest Colorbar’s Stay The Day Finishing Mist).

And that’s how you’ll achieve your effortless ‘No Makeup’ makeup look. At all times you just have to remember that in this case less is more. A key feature is to invest on good products, good blenders and brushes. Go easy on your products and you’re ready to conquer the day. 

Thank you and I’ll see you in the next blog <3.  

–Ose Tara 

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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