Friday 30 December 2016

BEST OF 2016: MY NEW FOUND LOVES


Happy New Year Everyone!!

I cannot believe 2016 is already over! I know every year we say the same but 2016 is a really special one for me. I finally decided to do something that I love and started my blog Itssilky.com ! I was not a makeup person since beginning. My love for it has grown gradually and this year I brought it all out. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Thursday 29 December 2016

QTROVE.COM: MY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE & WEBSITE REVIEW

Hi Everyone!

Don't you just love it when you see something that is all handmade & curated! In this mechanised world finding a tag which say 'Handmade' is really a big reason to smile :). Well Qtrove is here to give you so many reasons to smile!

Qtrove.com is a website that offers curated items ranging from skincare to food, from jewellery to accessories and home baked food to home decor. And I am here with all my thoughts and experience with this site.


Monday 26 December 2016

FROM MY COLLECTION:LET'S BRING THE DARK OUT

Hello Ladies!

Hope you are enjoying this winter season. Its the time when you get to wear all the cozy clothes and the best part is the vampy lips!! ๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ˜ƒWell by vampy I mean a few of the dark shades which immediately brightens your face in this sometime gloomy weather!


Thursday 22 December 2016

SOULPURE SOAPS - HANDCRAFTED WITH LOVE!


Hello Everyone!

Itssilky Family is growing! Please join me to invite my friend Shreemayee, who is also a Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger. She is also a bigg skincare products lover and keeps introducing new & amazing products to us. We have joined hands together to bring to you the reviews and details of all the wonderful skincare, makeup products. So, let's sit back and enjoy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

You can check her blog and her other social media..
Blog - https://shreemayee2016.wordpress.com/
Instagram - Shreemayee2349
Twitter- ShreemayeeC


There was the time when I didn't use bar soaps at all. But, now the scenario is totally changed and I'm only in the handmade bar soaps now. The credit goes to Fuschiavkare, who sent me a handmade soap as a P.R. sample to write a review. You can see the review here. After using that one I always search different handmade soaps on Instagram and one day I came across a brand that makes designer handcrafted soaps. It is SoulPure Soaps. And I ordered 4 soaps and when I received them, saw that they have sent me a sample size soap too. Before starting with the soaps, let me tell a story about a brand that started with a vision to provide the best of nature to consumers and at the same time give the best back to Mother Earth.

ABOUT SOULPURE:

SoulPure tells a story of woman empowerment where a group of girls started a brand only to find some solutions of the damages made by the harmful chemicals on our skin. They have started with the basic of beauty regime that is bath and facial soaps. They use the basic ingredients those are very known to us and very much beneficial for our skin's health. They also use different essential oils in their soaps and these essential oils are carefully sourced from USDA ( United States Department of Agriculture) organic approved manufacturers. The names behind all are Uttara Sundaresan, Nishi Bhuvandas and Sonal Sharma.

THEIR MOTTO AND VISION:

Promote Handmade; Reduce Chemical Exposure; Save The Ecosystem.
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Tuesday 20 December 2016

PAC HD LIQUID FOUNDATION REVIEW: FOR THAT PERFECT BASE!

Hello Ladies!

Have you heard about a new name in the Makeup World? PAC Cosmetics

PAC Cosmetics has been coming up with a lot of new products including foundations, primer, lip gloss and so on. I was already a big fan of their makeup brushes so I thought of trying the new HD Liquid Foundation.

Wednesday 7 December 2016

KEEP IT HAPPY: WINTER SKINCARE REQUIREMENTS

Winters are here!

I love this weather.. cozy blanket, hot chocolate, long coats and shivering hands. Well I stay in a city which has neither of this ๐Ÿ˜ž๐Ÿ˜ž. However there is a dip in temperature at night and the skin becomes quite dry and dehydrated.

Saturday 3 December 2016

LAKME 9 TO 5 WEIGHTLESS MATTE MOUSSE LIP & CHEEK COLOR; MY THOUGHTS

Lakme has recently come out with their new lip products in their 9 to 5 range, Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color. A product that can be used in multiple ways! This was more than enough for me to get my hands on this ASAP. So I gifted myself the shade 'Burgundy Lush'. ๐Ÿ˜Š


Thursday 1 December 2016

DEBELLE GEL NAIL LACQUER: LET'S COLOUR THOSE NAILS

Hello!

I am a big lover of nail polishes. I know I have said the same for almost all the makeup products ๐Ÿ˜‹ but nail polish was my first love! ๐Ÿ’—

Today I am here with the review of Gel Nail Lacquer from DeBelle Cosmetics.


Gel Nail Lacquer by DeBelle

Monday 28 November 2016

BRING OUT THAT GLOW - FACE PACKS THAT HELPS !

Hello There!

A clean and a flawless face is everyone's dream! Isn't it? 
Acne, pimples, pigmentation, fine lines, dryness are some of the issues we face. We are also affected by pollution, dust and all the harsh chemicals we apply. As we grow up, our skin grows along. So it is our duty to take care of it. 

Applying Face packs is one way we can take care of these problems and try to calm down our skin. I have listed below a few of my favourite face packs that has helped me to take care of my skin issues.



Monday 21 November 2016

MAYBELLINE DREAM VELVET SOFT MATTE HYDRATING FOUNDATION: MY THOUGHTS

Hello Everyone!!

Maybelline has been flooding the Indian market with new products non stop! The Fit Me Foundation has proved to be an amazing product and is one of my Go To one.
Today I am here with the next Foundation lanch i.e. the Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation.

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation

Wednesday 16 November 2016

MY VACATION & THE LOOKBOOK

Hello Everyone!

October was full of travel for me. I went to Delhi and also got the opportunity to visit Haridwar and Jaipur! I have created a Lookbook by gathering what I wore during the trip.

My dressing is a carefree one. I prefer going for something that is comfortable and light ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘…. To tell you the truth I can experiment with almost any makeup look on myself but the same is not true when it comes to clothes.


At The Airport

Monday 14 November 2016

MAYBELLINE V-FACE CONTOUR RANGE: MY THOUGHTS

Hi!

I am back with the review of another new product! Its the Maybelline V-Face Contour Kit !  ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Currently, market is flooded with new makeup products. Be it Maybelline.. Lakme.. Loreal.. Nykaa, all have something new and exciting in store for us!


Maybelline V Face Contour Range

Tuesday 8 November 2016

NYKAA SO MATTE LIPSTICK: MY THOUGHTS

Hello Everyone!

Well I am sure there are no more proofs required to confirm that I am a biggg lipstick addict!! Be it any color, brand, texture, I need to have those in my life :)

Today I am here with the review of another new launch:  Nykaa So Matte Lipstick!

Nykaa So Matte Lipstick

Friday 4 November 2016

ELLE 18 COLOR POPS MATTE LIPSTICKS: MY THOUGHTS

Hello My Lovely Ladies!!

Most of you must have heard about the brand Elle 18. After all its a cosmetics brand with awesome products at amazing prices!

Recently they have launched their Matte Lipstick range which consists of 20 different shades for everyone.

Elle 18 Colo Pop Matte Lipsticks

Wednesday 2 November 2016

AROMA ESSENTIALS LEMONGRASS FACEWASH: MY THOUGHTS

Hello Everyone!!

How are you all doing?
October was quite a busy month for me with so much of travelling and festivals. In the meantime there were tons of new launches and now I am here with their reviews!

Starting with Skincare, Lemongrass Face wash by Aroma Essentials.

Aroma Essentials Lemongrass Face wash

Wednesday 5 October 2016

DURGA PUJA DAY 6 LOOK IN ORANGE

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all are enjoying the festival season!
Now is the time to bring out all the colours out from the wardrobe and get into the mood.

 

DURGA PUJA DAY 5 LOOK IN GREY

Hi Everyone!

Its Day 5 now..time for the color GREY!!
Grey is a bit difficult and fun color to play with. I decided to go with grey winged eye liner, covering the eye lids and the crease.



Tuesday 4 October 2016

DURGA PUJA DAY 4 LOOK IN GREEN


Its the day of 4th form of  the Goddess.. today known as Goddess Kushmanda: deity of power and energy.

The color for the day is GREEN and I am here with a look using the day's color!

Friday 30 September 2016

Thursday 29 September 2016

DURGA PUJA DAY 2 LOOK IN ROYAL BLUE

Hello Ladies!

Today is the Second Day.. the day for ROYAL BLUE!

I have created a very simple look with grey & blue eyes and nude pink lipstick. I have also added a small blue bindi and golden earrings to bring up the complete ethnic look.



Wednesday 28 September 2016

DURGA PUJA DAY 1 LOOK IN RED

Hi Everyone!

Festivals are just around the corner and with so many coming up together, we need to gear up before hand and be prepared!


Starting with Durga Puja or Dussehra, we know that every day has a specific colour assigned to it and we women love to dress up according to it! Be it office wear or Dandiya night, use these colours and enjoy the festivity!

Friday 23 September 2016

NYX HD PHOTOGENIC CONCEALER WAND: REVIEW

Hello Ladies!

After hearing a lot of good things about the NYX HD Photogenic concealer wand, I finally decided to try it out for myself. Since I suffer from bad dark circles, I am always in search of good concealers to help me not to look sick! Earlier NYX was not available in India but now it has launched on Nykaa.com and also gradually coming to stores.



Monday 19 September 2016

LAKME ABSOLUTE BLUR PERFECT MAKEUP PRIMER: REVIEW

Hey Ladies!

Lakme has finally come out with their Makeup Primer and it has been in the market since last few months.
If you love to apply makeup, then a good makeup primer is a must in your collection. The primer helps provide a perfect base to start with your foundation, by covering all the open pores and hiding your facial fine lines.


Lakme Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer

Thursday 15 September 2016

TATHA FACE MASK BY VEDIC COLLECTION: REVIEW

Hey All,

I am here with the review of a Face Mask by Vedic Collection.

The face mask is for oily skin with acne and blemish problems. Although I have a dry to combination skin, I suffer from acne problems quite often :(. I have used the mask on my T zones, forehead and places where I have acne.

Keep reading below to know if the mask helped!

Face Mask by Vedic Collection

Wednesday 14 September 2016

A CUP OF COFFEE FROM BEANSTALKANDLEAVES: REVIEW

Hi Everyone!

This post is for all the Coffee Lovers like me!!


As much as I love makeup, I cannot function without coffee. I love to try new and different kinds of coffee and also bring a few of them to home with me :) So, I was very happy when BeanStalkandLeaves Team reached out to me to taste and review their new Coffee blends. What more a coffee addict could ask :)

Tuesday 6 September 2016

LET'S PLAN AND BE PRODUCTIVE - PLANNER BY NIRMALA FRANKLIN.COM

So many things to do and not sure how and from where to start?

I am sure all of us go through this phase quite often. With so many things on our mind, we often get confused and miss out something (if not planned properly!). Well at least I do :(. And once things go out of control, all I do is get upset and cranky.




Friday 26 August 2016

MY NYKAA FREEDOM SALE HAUL!

Hi Everyone!

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am such a big Shopaholic. I have most of the shopping apps installed on my phone. And whenever there is a pop up saying there is a SALE.. I am on it!

Nykaa Freedom Sale Haul

Monday 22 August 2016

FUSCHIA BY VKARE GREEN TEA FACE & BODY SCRUB: REVIEW

Hi Everyone!

With given lifestyle and our schedules, skincare is one thing that we keep pushing back. Today I am here with the review of an amazing product by Fuschia. It is their Green Tea face & body scrub.




Saturday 20 August 2016

A NEW RANGE OF STUNNING DIAMOND JEWELLERY BY KIRTILALS

Who doesn't love diamonds? A girl can never say no to that!

I got the opportunity to attend Kirtilals, India's premium Diamond Jewellery brand's 11th anniversary celebration in Bengaluru on the 18th of August, 2016 and be a part of it. As part of their celebration, they have launched a new range of stunning light weight diamond necklace at an unbelievable price starting from Rs. 77000 only. So what are we waiting for ladies? Let's start planning all our birthday and anniversary gift lists :)

Kirtilals

Friday 19 August 2016

MY ONLINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WITH APLAVA.COM: WEBSITE REVIEW

Hello Everyone!

Just like most of the girls, I am also a huge fan of Online Shopping! Be it grocery, clothes, shoes or cosmetics..they are all ordered while I am sitting on my couch :)
There are several benefits of online shopping especially the discounts and the price difference. and not to mention, you are saved from all the tiring walks with mall full of people.

The only thing that I miss when trying to search for some cosmetics are the recommendations by the experts at the counter, based on my skin type and my requirement. And then I came across Aplava.com ! To know what is Aplava.com and how is it, please keep reading further :)

About Aplava.com

Aplava.com - Review & Haul

Thursday 18 August 2016

MISS CLAIRE SOFT MATTE LIP CREAMS NEW SHADES AND SWATCHES

Hello Everyone!!

Have you heard of the brand 'Miss Claire' yet? They have all the amazing makeup products and at such affordable rates! I am just in love with their eye shadows and matte lip creams.

After hearing the news that they have come out with more new shades, I couldn't control myself and ordered 5 of them :P.  And now I am here with their swatches :)... so keep reading!


Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Creams

Thursday 11 August 2016

NEESH PERFUMES: REVIEW

Hello Everyone!

As much as I love my makeup, dresses and shoes, I cannot step out of the house without adding a hint of fragrance. Perfumes are such an essential part of our overall appearance. What good would it make if you are all dolled up but you smell bad!

We all have those amazing glass bottles of perfumes sitting in our closet that we use while stepping out of the house. But, it is almost impossible to carry those delicate bottles out in your bags/pockets. Let me now introduce you to 'Neesh Perfumes' here for our rescue!


Wednesday 10 August 2016

ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA: IT'S BENEFITS

Hi Everyone!

We keep hearing about 'Green Tea' from everyone. Few say it is good for your skin.. some say for health... are you confused, what Green Tea exactly does?
I have gathered all the benefits of Green Tea here so that we actually know why and how are they so amazing.


Monday 8 August 2016

COLOUR BLOCKED EYE MAKEUP

Hi Everyone!

I am back again with a new look! This one is inspired by Rati from MakeandBeauty.com . She had created this look around Eid, inspired by one of her outfits: blue shirt and yellow skirt!

I just fell in love with this look and I had to try it. So, i am here with the Colour Blocked eye makeup using all the drugstore products.



Wednesday 3 August 2016

SKIN18.COM - CUCUMBER BOUNCING MASK: REVIEW

Hi!

Today I am here with the review of the Skin18 Cucumber Bouncing Mask which I had received some time back.


Monday 1 August 2016

STYLING UP WITH HAND CRAFTED CHOKER

Hello Ladies!

Hope you are doing super awesome.

Macrame India is a collection of exquisite designer crochet accessories hand crafted by Anita Gupta from Mumbai. They have a good collection of accessories which can easily ace up your style game :)

I had recently received one of the hand crafted Choker in my Digital Rose Welcome Bag and I was quite excited to try it out! Chokers are so much in trend these days. Depending on the way you style, it can help you achieve so many different looks.


Monday 25 July 2016

HEALTHY & REFRESHING INFUSED WATERS

Hello Everyone!

You must have heard everyone saying that we should drink a lot of water, at least 2 litres a day and skip all fizzy drinks!

Drinking water not only keeps you hydrated but also provides you with a glowing skin, keeps you energetic and healthy. But I know, simple water is sooo boring. We all want some changes to keep us interested and motivated! And there comes the 'Infused Water'.

Wednesday 20 July 2016

GARNIER ULTRA BLEND SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER: REVIEW

Hi Everyone!

Garnier India has recently launched a new hair care range 'Ultra Blends'. It was all over all the social media sites and I was waiting desperately to try them out.

Monday 18 July 2016

HOW TO MAKE YOUR NAIL PAINTS LAST LONG?

Hello Ladies!

I am sure that you must be aware by now that I am a very big makeup junkie!
Well, it all started with my love for nail paints, not red or pink but bright striking colours :). Be it in school, college or at work I always made sure to paint my nails :)
The only thing that always made me unhappy after applying a beautiful shade was the chipping. Its just 1 or 2 days and you see the nail polish coming out, making your nails look ugly :(

Friday 8 July 2016

MAKEUP REVOLUTION ROSE GOLD LIPSTICK- GIRLS BEST FRIEND: REVIEW

Hello Ladies!

Makeup Revolution has recently launched its 'Rose Gold' lipstick collection which has five beautiful shades. Out of 5, 2 are launched in India and I picked up 'Girls Best Friend'.



Tuesday 5 July 2016

SKIN18.COM-ANIMAL CUTIE MASK PACK (TIGER): REVIEW

Weekend calls for pampering yourself.. and I am currently obsessed with the Korean face masks. I received them from Skin18 and fell in love with them. Today, I am here with the review of Animal Cutie Mask Pack (Anti Wrinkle Collagen Tiger).

Thursday 30 June 2016

MAKEUP REVOLUTION SUGAR & SPICE ULTRA BLUSH PALETTE: REVIEW

Hi There!!

If you are into cosmetics & makeup, you must be hearing the name 'Makeup Revolution' quite a lot these days. They have an amazing collection which are very reasonably priced. I have recently added a lot from their collection into mine :). One of them is the Sugar & Spice Ultra Blush palette.

Makeup Revolution Sugar & Spice Ultra Blush Palette

Tuesday 28 June 2016

WHAT TO KEEP ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE?

Hello Everyone!!

Hope you had a good weekend and having a peaceful week :)

I am here with a very interesting topic.
We all have a cute little table beside our beds that we bought with an intention to use it smartly and to make the room look beautiful. Gradually, this table becomes our dumping ground (at least for me :P) and reduces the charm of your room.
After so long finally I was able to understand what exactly needs to be there on my bedside table and what should be immediately removed. So I thought of sharing it with you.

And finally now my bedside looks like this!




To tell you the truth, this is not how it initially looked like. It was a complete mess, with useless things lying on it. 

Now I have the following on the table :

Bedside Lamp: This is very important and you should definitely keep one. Switching on the main lights at midnight will surely wake the other person up and I am sure nobody wants that! Keeping a low level lamp throws the light on the floor and help you move around easily.

A Bottle Of Water: Everyone knows and I am sure does that already :) 

Mobile Charger: Mobile users like me use the phone through out the day. So, I make sure to put it on charge and unplug it before I sleep. Mobile phones should not be charged the whole night!

A Flower Vase: Be it a small or big vase, artificial or real flowers, this changes the way your room looks and brightens it up immediately :). I have used an old wine bottle and some artificial flowers which makes my table look so cute :)




Well, these are on the top shelf and I have the whole mess on the 2nd shelf.

Magazines: We subscribe to so many magazines or buy books and keep them at the bedside. This gradually grows into a pile. So, I make sure to remove all the old ones every month and leave only the most recent magazines and only 1 unread book. This practise really helps to keep the table clean.

A Big Red Box: This is my biggest saviour! I had all my creams, medicines spread on the table. I could not remove any of those as I need them every night and those were making my table look dirty. Now, I have this beautiful red box which is deep, keeps everything hidden, accessible and also adds some color to my room.

Let's see what my magic Red Box has :)

Inside My Big Red Box

  • My Night Cream
  • Face Serum
  • Eye Cream
  • Body Butter
  • Hand Cream
  • Lip Balm
  • My Medicines
  • Earphones
I know you must be thinking that's a lot! I use all of these every night and I also have few medicines which I forget to take if they are not in front of me. Yup that's how I am!




You can also add few candles but make sure to keep it safely. It is very important to have a clean bedroom for your sound sleep. So, I try my best to at least keep my bed and side table clean. 
Hope you find this post useful and do let us know if you have more suggestions for us :)

Until then..
Ciao!!

Friday 24 June 2016

SKIN18.COM - LUKE COLLAGEN HYDROGEL EYE PATCH: REVIEW

Hello Everyone!

I am back with the review of the second product from the Skin18.com package - Luke Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch.

Luke Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch

Price:
US $1.80 || Rs. 120/- for 1 Treatment (2 eye patches).


It Claims:

  • Helps feeding collagen nutrition for firming skin around under eye area
  • Refreshing & Moisturising
  • Visible anti wrinkle effect & elasticity
  • Excellent revitalisation
  • Main purpose: hydration, firming, reduce dark circles and puffiness
  • It has TDS (Transdermal Delivery System) technology. Provides beneficial nutrition
  • This patch supply intense hydration and relaxation to your tired eyes and delivers nutrients to your eye skin.




How to Use The Eye Patch?

  1. After cleansing your face, remove moisture with a towel.
  2. Peel off the patch from plastic liner and apply the patch to appropriate area , but before applying anything else under the eyes
  3. Leave on for 20-30 minutes and remove the patches
  4. After removing the patches, rinsing is not required.


My Take On The Eye Patch:
The packet has 2 crescent shaped eye patches (1 for each eye). These need to be peeled from the plastic as applied under your eyes. These are like stickers which sets once you apply on your face. It only comes off once you try to peel them, which is good since I can work easily with these applied on my face :)



I kept the eye patches for around 30 mins and did not apply anything after removing them. I could see that my under eye area is moisturised and relaxed.





Don't be scared by looking at my picture :P

Pros:
  - Moisturises and relaxes your under eye area
  - Sets on your face and you can do all your work without any issues
  - Makes your under eye area nourished
  - No breakup after I used it
  - Affordable
  - Easy to use and hygienic

Cons:
  - The effect did not last for very long

Conclusion:
The eye patch showed some good immediate effects on my face but it did not last long. May be if used regularly, the changes will be prominent and will last for a long time. Overall, not super excited about it but would like to try if it works after being used regularly as I suffer from bad dark circles and looking for a solution :(

Rating:
2.5/5
  

Wednesday 22 June 2016

MY BOBBI BROWN LIPSTICK COLLECTION: REVIEW & SWATCHES

Hello Lovely Ladies!!

Hope you are having a beautiful week. Well my week started with a lot of shopping :). A lot of makeup and other stuffs, so be prepared to see a lot of reviews and other posts on the blog.

I am here today with my review and swatches of my Bobbi Brown lipsticks. I had asked one of my friend travelling from USA to purchase these for me and finally I have them with me.

My Bobbi Brown Collection


Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Watermelon (97)

This is such a beautiful shade with such a cute name 'Watermelon'. It is a pink lipstick with hint of coral. It has a creamy, semi matte finish and is highly pigmented. Just one swipe and your face starts glowing immediately. 
The lipstick stays for a good 6-7 hours with very less transfer. It has castor oil and it smells of that, which I did not like. This is a very beautiful shade that can be worn both during day and night with a lip liner as it bleeds a bit. Overall, I love the shade and using it regularly.

Price: Rs. 2300/- for 3.4 gm. I got it on sale.


Bobbi Brown in Watermelon (97)
Swatch:



How It Looks On Me?



Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in Ibiza Pink (43) 

I just love this shade. This is a very beautiful pink with purple undertones. These lasts for at least 7-8 hours on my lips without transferring or bleeding at all. I can go on and on with all the good things about the lipstick as I do not see any cons in this one! The lipstick is perfect for all skin tones and is definitely worth every penny spent.

Price: Rs. 2400/- for 3.8 gm. I got it on sale.

Bobbi Brown in Ibiza Pink (43)

Swatch:



How It Looks On me?



Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Sunset Orange

This is a beautiful Orange shade. It comes in a shape of a big chubby pencil with a sturdy cap on one side and shade display on the other side. It is soft and creamy, stays on my lips for 6-8 hours. However, it needs to reapplied after a full meal as it transfers. Applying the lipstick using this pencil helps me fill my lips properly and make it look well defined. It is quite pigmented and does not make your lips dry.

Price: Rs. 2500/- for 5.6 gm. I got it on sale.

Sunset Orange

Swatch:



How It Looks On Me?




Look book:

Overall Thoughts:

I am loving the texture and the staying power of these lipsticks. All of these are so pigmented that its one swipe and I don't need to worry about reapplying for a very long time. Although, the prices are on the higher side but these are worth every penny. Definitely worth a try!