Indian makeup blog, Indian beauty blog, Eyemakeup , Product reviews

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Bee pollen complex for anti-aging, Bee pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 11:14 PM PST

 By Chita Sharma,                       Bee pollen complex benefits

Hello WiseShe readers,

I'm a working professional and an avid reader of WiseShe. After seeing so many posts from readers, I must say I couldn't resist approaching Anamika for an article by me too :P.

By the time we get 30+, many of us start looking for an anti-aging solution. I've been using Bee pollen complex from past 6 months and have observed some positive signs as a result. It's one of the few supplements which provide anti-aging at a scientific level. It includes Bee pollen, Royal jelly and propolis. If you need a higher dose, you can also take them individually however I'm a bit too lazy for so many tablets.

Bee pollen: This is basically the pollen from flowers that's collected from bees as they enter their hive. Nowadays, it's also harvested by other means.

Royal Jelly: Also known as the bee's milk, it's a thick creamy substance produced by the young nurse worker bees.

Propolis: It's a resinous substance in tree buds which is collected by the bees. The active ingredients of propolis are antioxidants called flavonoids.

Bee pollen complex helps in anti-aging in following ways –

For dull and tired skin

 : As we grow older, our skin tends to lose its glow and looks tired. Studies have shown that Bee pollen can help with skin aging. Bee pollen actually stimulates growth of new human tissues and reduces the mortality rate of skin cells. Thus, you might be able to rejuvenate your facial tissues with Bee pollen.

For weight problems

Those who've faced it will know that with age, maintaining your body weight gets more and more difficult. You tend to continuously lose weight due to loss of appetite or gain it by eating too much and no work out. Bee pollen complex helps you boost your energy. When you feel energetic, you'll naturally be more active and it will have a positive effect on your metabolism. If you need to reduce weight, you'll feel like working out and if you need to gain weight, your physical activity will improve your appetite.

For lack of immunity

: It's very easy to be healthy when we're young. Our immune system offers good resistance to many bacterial diseases. With age, however, our immune system plunders and viral attacks and even common cold can be a problem. Bee pollen complex contains various anti-oxidants which are beneficial for countering allergies. Some flavonoids, like Bioflavonoid Rutin has been shown to assist White blood cells in fighting off the various viruses which we come in contact with. It also contains some anti-oxidants which act as anti-biotics and hence protect against bacterial infections. With these things, you'll not find yourself falling sick easily.

I think Bee Pollen Complex is a great product for those tackling with age issues. The only thing I should warn is for people who're allergic to bee products like honey etc. So, if you're allergic to bee products, you should avoid it.

Chitra Sharma

Face Cleanser - Biotique Berberry lotion face cleanser review (Bio Berberry)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:07 PM PST

By Mamta, 

Skin care - I am very scared of using chemical products on my skin and therefore I am looking for brands which are more herbal . Last month I tried Biotique Berberry lotion face cleanser.I am not really into Biotique because some of their products didn't suit me much but I think some of you will agree to this that Biotique products can not be ignored.:)


Price if Biotique Berberry lotion face cleanser is Rs 135 for 120 ml

What the product claims - A gentle, non-foaming blend of herbal extracts with natural oils that deep cleanses the skin. Contains Berberry, Red Sandalwood, fenugreek, Lodhra Bark & Almond Oil.

 Good things about Biotique products are:-

1. They contain no harmful chemicals
2. They claims to have no artificial preservatives
3.No cruelty test on animals
4.All biotique products preperation is envirnment friendly and bio degradable too 

Bad things :-
They never reveal all of their ingredients

 It has berberry in it which helps in reducing infection and as you must have read many times on wise she that sandalwood helps in reducing and lightning scars  which are caused by pimples.It has fenugreek , Lodhra bark and almond oil which is a great moisturizer for the skin.Almond oil helps in improving complexion and helps in making the skin soft and smooth.

Likes:- 

 1. Cleanse my skin thoroughly without taking much of my effort and time.
2. Decently priced
3. I use it to clean my make up and I am pretty satisfied with it.
4. I like its creamy texture unlike other cleanser which are little harsh .
5. Small quantity of the cleanser goes a long way and one bottles last for  two months easily

Dislike:-

Make sure you don't let it enter into your eyes as it irritates the eyes severely.
Not meant for oily skin as it may break out them


Will I re-purchase - Yes , I am going to buy it.

P.S- If you want to do any product reviews or work for wise she then mail us at anamika(at)wiseshe(dot)com
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MAX factor foundation - Max factor natural minerals foundation review and photos

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:24 AM PST

MAX factor natural minerals foundation review - I got this foundation long  back when I wanted to try max factor makeup also my skin is acne prone and I though mineral foundation would be light on my skin and non- aggravating too.Natural minerals seemed to be the perfect choice :)

I got blushing beige for myself though I was not sure which one too pick up that time.


MAX factor natural minerals foundation ingredients

- There was nothing mentioned on its packaging that was quiet an disappointment.

 It comes in five shades which are
1. Creamy Ivory (40)
2. Warm Almond (50)
3. Natural (60)
4. Golden (70)
5. Bronze (80)

Price of MAC factor mineral foundation is Rs 710 INR for 10gm .It comes with a nice and easy to use applicator brush 

 

This is what the product claims :- A buildable natural looking coverage which is suitable for sensitive skin .Applies evenly and doesn't clog pored and is oily free. Can you resist it after reading the claims            


Max factor natural mineral foundation packaging- 

Mineral powder is divided into container in which one section of the container has the brush and other the foundation .You just have to pop the container holding the brush off the top and there is thin seal which prevents the powder from coming off. I loose lot of powder when I open it up therefore one has to be very careful while opening its seal.

My experience with the product :-

This foundation wear off with in an hour or so from my skin  and it has too much of sparkle which is of not of  my liking at all.When I wore this foundation my friend use to ask me why I am wearing so much of glitter on my face:D:D which was kind of embarrassing :D:D.. I know this shimmer or sparkle is suppose to be illuminating but  it doesn't have kind of illuminator which I would like to wear.Infact I  use to get  conscious after wearing it 


More than this it doesn't cover blemishes and is meant for only those who have no blemishes at all.Sadly I deal with acne every now and then therefore there is always some thing to hide and this one doesn't help at all .

It is highly priced though I know that mineral foundation are suppose to be highly priced but still it is not a value for money for me.

Also, if you have dry skin then I think I will not recommend this to dry skin as it may cling to dry areas .When my skin really oily then it cling to my oily areas as well.

One good thing about this foundation is that it let my skin breathe which is big plus point.


Will I recommend it to other - I don't think so I will recommend this to any one as the product wears off too quickly and it is to sparkling and quiet expensive .

Wise She rating - 2.5/5

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Best body lotion for oily skin in winters - Wise She reader question

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 05:39 AM PST

By Nisha ,

I have a oily skin and I just don't like body lotion who makes me feel greasy or oily.Can you suggest some good body lotion to me which keeps my skin moisturized and don't make me feel greasy.


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Nail art design- -Christmas nail art design

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 05:16 AM PST

I was completely bored today and had nothing to do.I like to be out on Saturdays , watch movies , do shopping or play some games but nothing of that sort took place so  to cheer myself up I did this fun Christmas nail art design. :D:D

I almost landed up  drawing a  Christmas tree on all my finger nails :D:D and added some snow fall also on them.:D



This is how I did this nail art design

Step1 - Applied a  transparent base coat on my nails  (I use Maybelline colorma as my base coat ) and then applied Maybelline colorama Verde Palmeira on them.This one is a dark green colour which I use when ever I want to draw some leaves on my nails.


Step2 - Now with a thin brush (you can use old eyeliner brush or  nail art brush) ,  draw thin diagonal lines, leave some space between them and fill the space with pink nail paint.

Like so,

Step3 - Now with a yellow nail paint I tried making jingle bells  on the right tip of my nails.This I did with the nail art brush only .

Take white nail paint and draw some snow flakes on the green nail paint and finish it off with shimmery transparent nail paint (I used colorbar exclusive nail paint 56).


Talking of getting bored I love eating vegetable maggi when I get bored.So did that today



How is your Saturday going??

For more nail art pictures you might like to see wise she nail art gallery

Peeling mask/Peel mask - Easy home made pore peeling mask with step by step pictures

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 01:14 AM PST

Happy weekend guys !!!

Well though it is not a very good weekend for me this time as hubby is not at home but I thought of utilizing my time and do some peel off mask or some facial mask kind of a thing.:D

This peel of mask is by you tube guru Michelle and it works so beautifully.It is quiet easy to make this mask as you only require two things for this.

If you think that store bought peel off mask are useful only then do try this one before you come to any conclusion.

This peel off facial mask cleanse and revive the skin.Removes all dead skin cells which and helps in getting a glowing complexion.

This is how we make this

Take unflavored gelatin (You can get this is any shop which keeps baking items .I got this for Vijeta stores of Hyderabad ) Cost some 20-30 INR I guess.With this you need some milk .That is it .You don't require anything else.

So here we go with the tutorial


Step1 - Take 1tsp of gelatin.
Step2 - Add equal or little more amount of milk in it which will be like 1 and half tsp.

Now Microwave the gelatin and milk  for 10 -15 seconds until well mixed and you get a pakora batter kind of consistency.Let it get cool for some 10-15 seconds and apply it on your T-zone and chin where you have black heads and white heads problem.(Please be careful mixture should neither be too hot that it burns your skin or too cold that it doesn't stick only to your skin)


Now wait for 3-4 minutes and peel it off.

See my peel how easily it comes off ..


You can rinse off your face and pat dry it up after using the peel off mask.

I enjoyed my self doing this today hope you try it too   

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Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow – Electric Pop & Black Magic swatches

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:20 AM PST

Creme Eyeshadow any one !!!


I have never tried creme eye shadows and therefore bought Revlon Va Va bloom creme eyeshadow which I will review later  after playing with them for a while.:)

Here are the swatches of Electric pop and black magic

Price of Revlon Illuminance creme eyeshadow is Rs 485

This one is Electric Pop 712



 

Here are the swatches of electric pop eye creme eyeshadow

1. Sky blue
2. Champagne with golden shimmer
3. Lemon green
4. Midnight blue

This one is Black magic creme eyeshadow 


Swatches of Revlon Black magic Illuminance creme eyeshadow

1. Baby pink 
2. Silvery white
3. Super black 
4. Pure white



There was Copper coast creme eye shadow  too which has copper , peach colour, dark brown and dull white

I choose Va Va Bloom for myself as I wanted to try some different colour this time will share the swatches soon




These eye shadow are some what similar to MAC paint pots which I reviewed last time.


Would you like to try creme eyeshadow ? Have you tried any Revlon Illuminance creme shadow?

P.S- If you want to review any product or work for wise she then mail us at anamika(at)wiseshe(dot)com.


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