Benefit 'How To Look The Best At Everything' Review

Following my review last week of the Benefit 'Sugarlicious' Cheek & Lip Kit, (which you can read here) I am now going to review for you another one of their fabulous little kits! This time it's giving you everything you need to achieve a perfect and flawless base. Benefit's 'How To Look The Best At Everything' kit is dedicated to delivering you a luminous complexion by blending away imperfections and minimizing the appearance of pores. So, lets find out what's inside...

The POREfessional: A primer balm to minimize the appearance of pores.

Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow: A brightening, champagne toned liquid foundation in 'Cheers To Me'.

Boi-ing: Industrial strength concealer in shades '01' & '02'

Hello Flawless: Champagne toned custom powder cover-up in 'Me Vain?'

 I think this makeup kit is fabulous for travel; providing you with everything you need for a perfect face in one adorably packaged box. As mentioned with 'Sugarlicious', the kit also comes complete with a nicely sized mirror and a handy 'Tips & Tricks' booklet taking you through the basics step by step, perfect for beginners. They are also super girly and fun, making them amazing gifts!

'How To Look The Best At Everything' comes in 3 shades, 'Light', 'Medium' and 'Deep' so hopefully there will be a box to suit most peoples skin tones. What do you think of this Benefit makeup kit? Do you prefer to have everything prepared in a little box like this? Or are you only around for the full sized deals? Let me know! Benefit 'How To Look The Best At Everything' Makeup Kit* - priced at £24.50

*PR Sample

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Peppercloset.com: An Online Apparel Shopping Site Review & Haul

Hello damsels!
Today, I am going to introduce you all a super apparel shopping site in India which I came across before a week. It is the Peppercloset.com where I found out a great collection of apparels and party dresses. I have also placed my order and shopped from them; hence let me show you all my haul in this post with a detailed review. Before that, let us check more about the site including their awesome collection. Go ahead!

Peppercloset.com Site Appearance

About the Shopping Site:
Peppercloset.com is an online closet which showcases trendy designs & styles of clothing for women, inspired from celebrities and models across the world. Each style is handpicked by our team of designers who live day in and out hunting for latest trends from fashion hubs across the globe.

Get set to tap your fingers browsing through this fashion apparels heaven. The name says it all, the very spice you seek to style yourself picture perfectly. Choosing party gears & apparels is not gonna freak you out anymore, as peppercloset.com will never wear out offering you enticing discounts, latest fashion and endless options and styles. At peppercloset.com, you do not just shop, but you get a chance to have designers working out your style and confidence. 

Consider peppercloset.com to be your own special wardrobe, a one which is truly modern age. It won't have any junk wear, which you wouldn't want to look at but will only display just what you wish for to put on any occassion. Check out peppercloset.com to sing this one with us in chorus.

Payment Options Available:

• Cash On Delivery
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Net Banking
• Cheque Payment
• Online Bank Transfer

Now let us check few of their collections.


Peppercloset Dresses:

Peppercloset Tops:

Peppercloset Jackets:

My Peppercloset Haul:

So do you want to know what I have purchased from them? No! not now. It's a surprise :) I will show you very soon on my OOTD post. I have picked these 3 items from Peppercloset and their quality is more better than what I expected; full worth of money. There are of best quality! I am loving them very much.

What I liked about Peppercloset.com

• Timely arrival of my order; no delay at all.
• Free Shipping all over India
• Cash on Delivery option available
• Nice packaging; the items were packed carefully and safely.
• Great customer service. Didn't you check their chat option on the site?
• Quality of the apparels. I give 10/10 for the quality!
• Easy of Shopping

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.5/5 (We are expecting accessories from you Peppercloset! Hope to see them soon on the site)


So girls! Have you shopped from Peppercloset.com? What is your opinion on their site? Share below!

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Using Lotion or Skin Moisturizer at Night

For skin care, what the benefits of wearing lotion at night.  Is using lotion at night is good for the skin? just using lotion or skin moisturizer at night that the recommended.
Many people think that the most effective use lotion after showering when. And, in a day you may use lotion after showering twice.

Benefits of skin lotion at night

1. skin regeneration
In order for the skin look more radiant skin also requires a process of regeneration. The process of regeneration or renewal of these cells occurs at night when we sleep. This is actually a skin cell regeneration takes place every time, but at night the skin regenerate two more times.

For cell regeneration, skin needs help of some vitamins and active ingredients to make it more effective," he added. Use lotion before bedtime will help provide energy in the form of vitamins and other active ingredients.

Only, it must be remembered that the selection of lotions for the evening is not the same as a daily lotion. When choosing a night lotion, try to choose a lotion that contains fatty acids and vitamin B3 higher to keep skin moist.

2. Keeping humidity
Use lotion at night will help reduce the loss of water vapor that is too much. In the evening the trans epidermal water loss (evaporation) of water from the skin will be increased by 25 percent compared to the morning or afternoon. Loss of moisture in the skin will be higher, especially in the open (not covered with clothing) such as legs, arms, and face.

Applications lotion will help reduce levels of water evaporation from the skin while we sleep. Losing too much moisture will make skin sensitive and dry.

3. Easily absorbs the active ingredient
The night is the most effective time to apply a range of beauty products. Due to the night, the skin will more easily absorb the active ingredients.

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5 Signs You're Experiencing Severe Stress

Stress, psychological illness may be the cause of disease in a dangerous, just as high blood pressure and heart. The stress will be easily dizzy and angry, even to despair. So what the symptoms of stress? learned, 5 signs you are experiencing severe stress.

1. Gag
Stress and anxiety can also trigger vomiting. Nausea and vomiting will be experienced over a period of time. It usually starts at the same time every day. How to cope with a lot of rest and drink water (vomiting can cause electrolyte loss), and then find a way to calm down or eliminate the source of your stress, such as meditation or walking.

2. Hair loss
There are many reasons that your hair may fall out. Stress is one of them. Among the conditions associated with stress-induced hair loss is alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes white blood cells attack the hair follicles, resulting in hair to fall out. Another condition that is triggered by extreme stress over is called telogen effluvium, which is basically characterized by a sudden loss (up 70 percent) hair. This condition is difficult to link the stress of hair loss can occur months after a stressful event, for example, death.

3. Nosebleed
Debate about whether the bleeding triggered by stress. However, research has shown that, in some cases, patients with nosebleeds in stressful situations. In an article in the British Medical Journal bleeding can result from blood pressure spikes are very common when stressed. Keep your blood pressure in check by drinking tea. Occasional escape from the daily hubbub enough to lower your stress level.

4. Easy to forget
"If you look you can not remember the details of the meeting you just do when you are under stress, it could be the effect of shrinking the hippocampus," says Jeffrey Rossman, PhD, psychologist and expert team Rodale.com. Chronic stress can expose the hippocampus, a brain region that controls short-term memory hinder the ability of your brain to remember. Dealing with the root causes of stress is the best way to reinforce your memory

5. Weakened immune
Perhaps the most obvious effect of stress on the body's immune system is weak, it happened by a variety of reasons. One of them, catecholemines stress triggers the release of hormones that help regulate your immune system. Prolonged release of these hormones can interfere with the ability of the hormone. A good way to deal with stress and improve your immune system is to exercise, 30 minutes a day.

Anyone not like the events or signs of stress above, so try to live better avoid stress.

source: MNN

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How to Be Beautiful? 5 Really Working Ways

Every woman in this world wants to look beautiful. Isn't it?. Whether she is short or tall, thin or thick, dark or pale, every girl wants to look her best anytime. We girls are always concerned about the way we look. From head to foot we take care of all the parts and beautify them in order to look neat and stylish. Different shampoos, different conditioners and different hair products; what not we try to make our hair look more softer and shinier? We jump into the trial of using different creams and lotions to get that model-like glowing skin isn't it? Even for our feet - we get are numerous luxury pedicures get done in parlours. Fine, let us come to the point. This post is specially dedicated to you sweet girls! Go ahead and read the effective ways to be beautiful :D

1. Belief is the Key

Yes! The first thing you should do to 'be or become' beautiful is to believe that you're beautiful. No one is ugly in this world. Everyone has their unique features, talent, voice and such. *(Are you skinny? Call yourself a model. Are you fat? You're a bubbly beauty then :) Is your skin too pale? You're a vanilla ice cream and are you dark? You're a dark chocolate.) No one is less compared to anyone in this world so once you believe that you have your unique beautify, you will automatically look beautiful from inside! You will get that confidence and shine as a star among your friends and family no matter how your appearance is. So grab your first key, the belief. There is no one in this world with the same lips, eyes and facial structure as yours isn't it? You're your original and beautiful copy :) Appreciate yourself for being beautiful; spend 5 minutes in front of mirror everyday and tell yourself that you are beautiful to grow your confidence. This way, you can break all the inferior feelings those created by such idiot people (Jealous may be?) around you.

2. Health Matters a Lot in Beauty

Taking care of your inner health is double important when it comes to beautifying yourself. Let us have a test now. Get some high ended makeup products. Pick your most beautiful outfit and wear your favorite footwear, but on the day when you are SICK. How would you look? Beautiful? Not at all!. So concentrate more on improving your health and thus it will add beauty to your skin and face. To develop your health, as the first rule, drink 3 liters of water everyday. This process will regulate your blood circulation and flush out the toxins from your blood, resulting in super radiant skin. You need to try this to believe this. I have myself experienced with this water trick and found out great results on my skin. Eat lots of veggies, fruits, buts and greens everyday. And last but not the least, wear the most important beautifying ornament SMILE on your face. A happy smiling face wins lots of makeup products you know!

3. Add Some Style

Is your life boring? Don't you feel bored with the same kind of look and appearance you maintain? Go for a hair cut and change your dressing style. I personally felt more confident about my appearance after getting my side bangs done. They are absolutely beautiful! You can also change your dressing style, apparels and such for a different look. Don't always restrict and keep yourself inside a circle. Wear sunglasses, wear tank tops, skirts and grab that style! You will look and feel beautiful.

4. Take Care of Your Skin and Hair

I will list out some great working celebrity skin and hair care practices below which my beautician told me.

Skincare Musts to Become Beautiful

• Bath twice a day in lukewarm water.
• Say no to soaps; Go for soap free shower gels/body washes and face washes for face.
• Body lotion is compulsory after bath to moisturize body skin.
• Moisturizing face is a must even if you have oily skin.
• High SPF sunscreen is compulsory if stepping out of home (Even on winters)
• A weekend body scrub followed by hot oil massage does extra good to soften skin.
• Wash face twice a day with a gentle facial cleanser and two or more times with fresh plain water.
• Wash your feet with warm water and apply cold cream before going to bed every night.
• Ger a pedicure done at your home or parlor once in two weeks.
• Use your hand cream to prevent hands from getting rough
• Your lip balm must be in your handbag anytime! Use it many times a day to prevent chapped lips
• Pay extra attention to dry knees and elbows while moisturizing.

Haircare Musts to Become Beautiful

• Rinse hair thrice a week if you're a field worker and at least twice if you are a homemaker.
• You paraben free mild hair products; herbal ones are much better.
• Don't comb wet hair and use a wide comb to detangle your hair.
• Conditioning is must after shampooing.
• Massage your scalp applying hot oil one hour before every hair wash.
• Follow a deep nourishing hair mask treatment every weekend.
• Avoid using heat equipments such as straighteners, dryers and curlers on hair very often.
• Do not tie your hair with tight bands. 
• Cover your hair with an hat or your shawl when you're under hot sun. 
• Do not get wet in rain and if you do so, rinse your hair immediately after reaching home.
• Wash your comb everyday and wash your pillow cover everyday. 

5. Get Outfit/Makeup Suggestions from Your Friends

Discuss with your trustworthy friends about your outfits and makeup. Read carefully, they should be trustworthy. If you choose a wrong person to suggest you, they might mislead you in jealously lol :P Okay no jokes. Ask your friends whether you look good in a jean or kurta, or something like that. Always go for minimal makeup. This will not only look natural, but also neat and professional if you're a working woman. Shift your glittery shimmery makeu products to your night /party makeup case. Choose the right shade of your foundation/concealer and always go for blushes and eyeshadow that would compliment your skin tone well. You should also be careful while choosing your skincare products depending on your skin type whether it is oily, dry, normal, combination or sensitive.


Hope you enjoyed the above ideas to be beautiful! Don't stress much thinking about your appearance all the time. Just chill and enjoy your life :) You're always beautiful if you are happy and if you have good thoughts! Keep smiling beauties. Share your comments and feedback below!

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Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear Review

Guest Post by Barisha

Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear Review

Hello beauties, I am Barisha from kolkata , a silent reader of Makeup and Beauty home. I am soooo happy that Lancy has allow me to write for her beautiful blog. Today I am going to write a review on  the “Nature’s Essence Lacto Tan Clear” I am using this product for last 2 weeks and I must admit the result is quite good.

Product Description: 
Milk and honey enriched special tan cream helps remove the epidermal tan, thereby restoring the natural fairness of the skin and also preventing pigmentation due to harmful sun. Its matt effect is ideal for hot climates and the cream also helps enhance after facial glow..


Usage Directions:
Apply a layer on the face/skin and keep it on for 10-15 minutes and after soft message remove it with water. Advice to be use every day to restore natural colour and glow of the skin..


Price and Quantity:
Rs. 80 for 40 gm;125 for 100 gm. Available in many online sites at discount :)


Key Ingredients:
Milk ,bees wax, geranium oil.

My Experience with this Product:

Packaging: I saw this product in a local store at the very first I didn’t like it because of the packaging; it comes in a tub, yak unhygienic.This product is packed in a white coloured tub with a screw cap. There is an inner lid present inside top prevent mess. Though being travel friendly, this product isn't that easy or hygienic to use due to the tub packaging.  I think the packaging could be better but at this price I can’t expect more  after using it I toh just fell in love with it :-P

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: The pack is creamy and milk white in colour. It glides on the face quite easily. The fragrance is subtle and mild; there is nothing to worry about it you sensitive noses.

How it works: I am really very satisfied with the product. I am blessed with an Indian skin tone which gets tanned very easily. I have severe tan on my face, neck, hands even on feet. I use lots of products but nothing worked but Yes! this one removes tan. Can’t say about the old tan but it works on the fresh tan. I use it  after coming back home and it removes tan as well as adds a nice glow to my face. It doesn't leave my facial skin oily but gives a matte effect to the skin which last for 5-6hours. Okay now let see the pros and cons :)

Pros of Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear

•     It’s a herbal product..
•     Gives a cooling sensation on application.
•     Yes it removessss tan as claimed!
•     Gives an instant glow to the skin
•     Readymade pack, saves time..
•     Affordable. A 40 gm pack will last for a month if used regularly only on the face.
•     It’s easily available in stores and online.
•     Smells okay.
•     Does not break me out.
•     Will suit every skin type.

Cons of Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear

•     Full ingredients list is missing
•     May be a little drying for extremely dry skin

Sorry I can’t think of any other con  :D


Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.5/5


My Recommendation:  I will recommend this product to everyone. It’s a must have for summer :)



Have you ever used Nature's Essence Lacto Tan Clear? What are your views about it?

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Random "Instagramming" Weekend :)

Heylo ladies... I am finally warming upto posting regularly again and I am realising how much I have missed blogging :)

I did a little shopping today and picked up quite a lot of stuff... Sharing the makeup stuff I got with you guys here...

Isn't this a killer shade for lipgloss? This ladies is Colorbar True Gloss In Vintage Rose...

I finally saw Heroine today and here's the look I sported...

And here are my two most favorite things in the world... Listening to JLo songs and huge golden hoop earrings :)

Finally, a sneak peek of last weekend's photoshoot for Handlooms Of India... Isn't the saree just gorgeous?

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