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Recently I had been on a vacation to South Africa and I bought some stuff from the duty free shops at the airport so I thought what’s better than doing a haul about it? Here are all of my recent purchases that include some make up and beauty products. Hope you all enjoy it.

  • NARS Pressed Powder in the shade “valley”




I had bought this pressed powder at the Dubai duty free shop  for $35. Now I know this is a few shades darker than my skin but I am planning to use it as a bronzer. I could’ve bought the actual bronzer but first of all I wanted to buy a NARS product and secondly the bronzer they have has shimmer in it which I absolutely dislike. Hopefully this works.

  • Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in “Original”

I’ve always wanted this eyeshadow primer and  was finally able to buy it after many years of waiting. I love trying out different eye looks and hate it when the eyeshadow wears off after few hours. I bought this from the Dubai duty free for $22. I’m so excited to use this product I could burst.

  • The “Eau Vive” perfume from Chance collection by Chanel

This was the only thing that I bought from the Johannesburg duty free. It was one of my most anticipated purchases too. I am in love with its scent. I’m bad at describing scents so click the links below to get a more vivid description about the way it smells.
·             https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Chanel/Chance-Eau-Vive-30796.html
·             http://www.frontrowbeauty.com/chanel-chance-eau-vive-review/

  • Charcoal face mask from Propshop24.com


This is the only item I bought from India. I had actually ordered it a few days before my trip from propshop24.com but got it just a day before I landed here and so I thought of including this too in my haul. This is not a peel off charcoal face mask. You have to keep it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off with water. I have quite a few pores on my skin and hence to clear them out I thought of trying out this charcoal face mask. The link to buy it is here.
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First of all I promise that this is not a review blog. I am not able to plan and post variety of stuff because of  my schedule and a lack of confidence. Besides reviews are a lot easier to post as they don't require much brainstorming or even photoshop :P Anyways moving on to the review.


Can I just say how visually pleasing this highlighter looks? This is the most beautiful piece of make up that I own or will ever own. It feels like I have found a rare gem.

P.S. Sorry for the poorly done swatch I was tired.

The highlighter is given the shape of Chanel's iconic symbol - the camellia flower. This is a limited edition highlighter that is packed in a red Les Beige case. It has a velvety texture, and the extremely fine powder gives a natural glow as the powder itself is neither too warm or silvery also making it suitable for all skin tones.


The highlighter stays on for long period. It does not feel heavy or give an unnatural glow even when you apply more. This highlighter is meant for a natural everyday glow. Since the highlighter has a slight creamy texture to it, it doesn't apply well with a brush. However it looks just as good when applied using the fingers. More over this is a trait of a French brand. They believe in natural looks and the mantra "Less is more".

Overall I'm really happy with my purchase and would recommend it only if you're willing to spend over five thousand bucks for a product.

I bought this highlighter at the Chanel store in Palladium Mall, Lower Parel.
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I had been hunting for a rose gold eyeshadow for the longest time. Finding this one was a jackpot since I got 12 different shades instead of one. This was my time to shine and make endless looks with this one eyeshadow palette.

The best thing about this palette is the price. In India you can get it off from nykaa.com for Rs.899. I don’t know about the Maybelline counters though. I’ve never seen it there like many other products.

Starting off with the way it looks. Can we just take a moment of silence for the colour of this palette? It’s pink and it is so freaking beautiful. The colour of this palette itself swept me off my feet. Moving on to the size, it’s the perfect size. Not too big, not too small, just perfect enough that you can even fit it inside your bag.


The palette comes with 12 unique shades to give everything from a go to everyday look to a smoky eye look. It also comes with an applicator which I find very un-useful but I keep just it in case. Always keep the applicators, never throw them. You never know when you might need one.

About the product the top four shades are sheer and you might need to apply a few coats to actually show the colour. However you mainly need them for applying as a base so it does not make much of a difference. You can in fact use the middle four shades as a highlighter too.


The lower few shades help intensify your look. They’re more pigmented than the top shades hence you can use them to contour the crease. The fourth shade from the bottom line is the only matte shade in the whole palette thus if you’re looking for matte colours this palette is not for you.


Also I’ve read many reviews and comments about people pointing out that the shades in this palette are not meant for darker skin tone. It is not at all true. It depends upon the look you’re going for and in what part of the eye your shade is going. Specific shades for specific skin colour is a total myth, you have to be creative and know how and where to use the shade.

Beginners, if you’re looking for a good but affordable palette, this one’s for you. You can create endless looks with this palette for all kinds of occasions. The back of the palette provides a guide to different looks that you can create with this palette. The only thing I did not like about this palette is that the shades are not named and so it becomes difficult for me to to keep track of which the shade that I'm using. You feel me? I hope you do cause it’ll be extremely embarrassing otherwise.

Anyways I hope this review was helpful. You can buy the palette from nykaa.com for Rs. 899.
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The good news is that this is a lazy girl night routine. Being lazy and also having tonnes of acne can be a pain in the butt hence I came up with this three step routine which you can follow every night before going to bed. 

The products that I use are:

  • The Body Shop tea tree face wash – Rs. 695
  • The Body Shop tea tree oil – Rs. 695 
  • Sephora Moisturizing Body Lotion – Rs. 800

I know that these products are overpriced but I don’t like to compromise the quality of my products when it comes to my face. Also I have tried hundreds of face wash for my stubborn acne and found this one to actually work on my skin however you can use any face wash that suits your skin. About the body lotion that I’m using on my face, I don’t have any facial moisturizer and I’m too lazy to hunt for a good moisturizer therefore here I am embarrassing myself on my blog. You can use any moisturizer that you like. Anyways I present to you this lazy girl approved night routine for acne prone skin.

Step 1


Wash your face thoroughly using the face wash. Make sure your face has no greasy feel after rinsing. Not keeping your face clean is one of the causes of acne as it provides suitable conditions for bacteria to grow. This is a key step to get good results.

Step 2


This is the most important step. Take few drops of the tea tree oil using cotton or a cotton swab and press it gently on your pimples. Make sure you do not apply it anywhere else since tea tree oil is used to dry the pimple hence if you apply anywhere else it will end up drying your skin. If you feel the tea tree oil is very strong you can dilute it using coconut oil.

Step 3


As I mentioned above that tea tree oil is used to dry out pimples. It will tend to dry out your skin. Also since we got rid of the natural oils of the face by using face wash it is now time to moisturize your skin. Take some good facial moisturizer and evenly apply it to your face. If you’re feeling extra lazy you can even add a few drops of tea tree oil to your moisturizer and apply the mixture to your face hence skipping the 2nd step.


Note: Do not expect to notice any changes immediately after 2-3 days. It will take few weeks to see visible results. I will however not say that this has given me 100% results but I can surely say that it has reduced my acne by a greater extent and using the moisturizer has in fact made my skin softer. You can never completely get rid of acne without making changes to your diet, but that is a whole new story. Stay tuned if you want to learn more about tips to get rid of acne. Please share and help more lazy fellas out. 
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Truth be told, I'm the biggest mascara fan. I cannot not wear mascara. It is my most favourite make up product. When it is CHANEL that's when my heart starts melting. I have fallen head over heels for Le Volume De CHANEL Mascara. This is the most amazing product, a bit overpriced but I'm willing to make a sacrifice for this wonder product.
The product has the perfect consistancy and applies without making your lashes look deformed. It is not too heavy and also doesn't damage your lashes while removing the product. I wore it the whole day and my lashes were intact looking as if I freshly applied it. Also i didn't feel any burden to get rid of it because it was just so light.

About the wand. Its highly well designed. The holder is not too fancy and i think that's what makes it comfortable while holding and applying it. The best part is that its flexible at the tip which I like the most about this mascara. It helps remove off the excess mascara easily leaving you with just the right amount of product. There are mascaras which don't have a flexible wand and you end up with extra product and it's just too much for your lashes. Making them look clumpy or it ends up elsewhere too. The bristles are the right size and fall at a perfect distance hence depositing not too much or not too little product along with giving the perfect desired volume to your lashes.

To be honest i could not find a single disappointing factor about this mascara. In all a 10/10 for Le Volume De CHANEL Mascara. I'm in love <3

Pro tip: in case you get your mascara elsewhere on your lid. First of all don't panic. Everything happens for a reason. It doesnt mean you don't know how to apply a mascara. Just wait until the product dries of completely which doesn/t take more than a minute. Later gently with a q-tip or a tissue wipe it off. All you need is a minute and patience.
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