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Review: Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum

Sunday 13 September 2015

As you hit your mid-twenties, skin care becomes the main concern and top priority since everyone wants smooth, healthy skin. Right? And, I joined the same bandwagon! Prevention is better than cure! =)

I have been looking at skin care products, more than ever before. Skin care has always been my favorite thing to do and I was always (still am) on the lookout of new cleansers, moisturizers, face masks, you name it!

I have thus now directed my focus to skin serums! Talking of which, I got myself the Hydra Beauty Micro Serum by Chanel.



This product really is impressive. This serum is touted as a product providing an intense, replenishing hydration. It also has a "technologie microfluidique"

I tried it. And it does meet the expectations. I used this serum mostly during winter and it really provide a boost for hydration while also making your skin look healthier, and youthful.

The effects were visible though I believe it would be more noticeable if used on skin having wrinkles. It makes the skin plump thus making lines less visible. And you have a radiant face! 

I have really enjoyed using this product. You might notice there is only about 1 quarter of product left! =(

I used this religiously for months under my moisturizer. My skin never felt so plump and well hydrated.

However, if, just like me, you have combination to oily skin, then you can as well just apply the serum and then use a sunscreen. This is what I did on hotter days when I want to skip my moisturizer.

The packaging is really classy, with an almost transparent bottle. You can know exactly when the product is getting over and when you need to get a new one!


The nozzle pumps just the right amount of product you will need on your face.  


You get this amount of gel serum in one full pump, which is enough for your entire face and neck area.



Here, you can see the texture of the gel serum. It is not oily, but rather more water based. And gets absorbed really quickly. 

The floral scent of the product is simply wonderful and light enough to make you enjoy this experience thoroughly.

Though quite pricey, it is a product which is definitely worth it. 

Hope you liked this little review! =)

Have you ever used this serum? Which serums do you recommend using?

Please do share your views =)

Makeup Haul: Benefit Goodies!

Thursday 10 September 2015

Benefit is one of my all time favourite brand. I love all the products which I bought from their line till date and I am really satisfied with each one of them.

So, enough of my babbling... I ordered from Benefit Cosmetics - Majorette cream blush, They're Real mascara and gel liner pen combo and Coralista blush o' box.




All three in their respective costumes... uhmm.. packaging ;)



I bought this blush after reading/ watching many reviews and makeup tutorials. Aaaannndddd.. I love it! It goes on quite sheer with a subtle hint of color, andit is buildable. I believe it will be perfect on tanned skin and on medium to medium dark skin tones.


What can i say on this one? The Majorette Blush is the softest, creamiest cream blush I have ever used! It feels so velvety against your skin, I'm absolutely in love! It provides a nice flush and since it is a cream blush, it gives a natural finish, which I really like.

AH! Coming to the scent! It smells like oranges. Or more like a citrus-y scent. But it is pleasant one- nothing overwhelming. I usually dislike makeup products which an overpowering scent - gives me major headaches!

And see how pretty it looks in the packaging!

You can use this blush on its own. However, I do find it prettier when a pale pink blush is dusted over the Majorette blush. It gives a natural, and gorgeous flushed look to your face.



Finally, I had to lay my hands on these two babies! I had used They're Real mascara before, and I ADORED it to bits. I had to buy another one. This mascara is the best. It really adds that lengthening effect to your lashes. 

One tip - ALWAYS curl your lashes well before applying this mascara. It makes a HUGE difference. After curling my lashes, I apply two coats and no falsies needed. It makes your eyes look bigger with flirty lashes. And who does not want that, right? 


I took a close-up of the mascara wand, to show you the bristles. They are quite stiff actually and you should be careful to not poke your eyes with this... Ouch.


Lastly, I got the much hyped Push Up Liner. I initally did have some troubles to apply my eyeliner since it was not creamy enough. But as I started getting more product out, it started getting creamier and easier to work with. 

One thing though, you need to apply your eyeliner quickly because the product tends to dry in a relatively small amount of time.

The tip is soft, silicon like; making a flick or cat eye is easy-peasy with this one :)

So there you go, my (not so recent) haul. All the products have been used by myself, prior to writing this post. 

What is your favourite Benefit product? And which products do you recommend?

Please share your views, I'd love to hear about them! :)

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