Skintastic

Hello folks, here comes the first product review on my blog and we are starting with one my most favorite skincare products to use but do I like this particular brand ??? Keep reading and let's find out together. I'm a sucker for good lipbalms. Hence, I always in a hunt for finding the best lipbalms in the market. A month ago, I was going through my lip balms stack ( not kidding, I do have a stack of lipbalms) and found this one lipbalm which I used to use a lot back in college and did quite like it. I thought why not start using it now and see if I like it now and guess what I did not like it as a lipbalm but love it as something else.So, without any further ado let's get into the review. The product that I'm gonna review today is from everyone's drugstore favorite brand and OG lipbalm.Drumrolls please 🥁🥁🥁, it is Maybelline baby lips from Alia's limited edition   in the share Manhattan mauve. Maybelline baby lips limited edition Now, let's see what the p...

Repeat after me twice, acne is normal and there is nothing wrong with my skin (seriously, say it out loud for two times or until you feel good every single day). I myself used to get acne often and I'd always compare myself with the people who are blessed with the flawless skin. Seeing all the clear skin models online , in beauty adds made me hate myself like nobody does. I kid you not, it took me 10 freaking years to love my skin as it is. During my teenage I used to get a lot of acne and I was new to that phase like everybody and started freaking out, tried all the home remedies you could possibly think of from tooth paste to lemon(My younger self makes me cringe now 😑) but you don't have to do that because, the skincare industry has evolved like anything and has a lot of scientifically proven skincare to treat acne right way. Believe me when I say this , home remedies will not work on your acne as much as clinically proven skincare does. In this blog, I'll tell you how ...

Now a days almost all the national and international brands are offering oil based cleansers and one get really confused on how to use it and what actually is it? Look no further , because yo have reached the right place to gain insights on oil based cleansing. Grab a coffee or a snack , sit back and read the entire blog. I promise , at the end of the blog you will be ready to decide whether or not to include this step in your current skincare routine. To put it in simpler terms, cleansing done by oil cleansers is called oil based cleansing. Hey, I'm not gonna stop here. Let's deep dive into the topic to understand more. What is a cleansing oil? Cleansing oils are oil-based cleansers that help remove makeup, surface debris, and excess oil from skin which most of the normal cleansers can not remove 100% on its own. What makes them different is how they work compared to traditional water-soluble cleansers that have a cream, gel, or foaming texture. Traditional cleansers cleanse p...

Back then when I was a teenager, I didn't care about my skin and in-fact I used to use body soap on my face too for years and years. Now that I'm into skincare, it hurts my soul thinking that I had used a bar of soap on my face. In 2015, I've started watching YouTube and along the way, I got hooked to skincare videos. Upon doing a lot of research with the available resources, I've curated a simple CTM routine for me and guess what it made a huge difference on how my skin looks and feels. I've completely stopped using bar soap on my face ever since and started using a cleanser to wash my face. But what is double cleansing? Why should you bother cleansing your face twice? And is it really for everyone? Hold on to your seat and keep reading for all the answers to your burning questions. What is it? Double cleansing is as simple as it sounds. It involves thoroughly washing your face twice with two cleansers .The only catch is that the cleansers need to be two different ...

Tip tip barsa pani....🎻(song from an indian film) Rainy season is finally here and giving us a break from those hot summer days, I'm loving it. But, not my skin though. Just like how seasons change, our skin changes its behavior accordingly. It is very important to take care of your skin by making some tweaks in your current skin care routine pursuant to the season. These are my tips to manage your skin during monsoon☔ Day time routine: 1. During this time of the year, everyone tends to get wet in rain and we love that but not our skin. So, whenever you get wet in rain, make sure to cleanse your face thoroughly to avoid bacteria buildup. Use very mild cleansers like cetaphil gentle skin cleanser or simple kind to skin cleanser 2. Use a gentle toner like kamaayurveda rose water to balance the PH of your skin. 3. It is clever to avoid thick moisturizers during monsoon. Instead, you can use gel based moisturizers. Some great options are  Neutrogena Hydro Boost , clinique surge ...

One fine day, I was having a conversation with one of my friends and he was telling how he spends his weekends/free time on rejuvenating and upskilling perpetually which is helping him grow in his career. That call changed the way I spend my free time and get control over my life. A little back story on how I'd spend my free time, only thing I used to do is watch Netflix and surf Instagram ( no kidding) .I used to not go out for a walk, hike, in general stepping out of my house or trying/learning something new. My perspective on living life was completely different back then than now. I'd say , I was addicted to Netflix, Instagram. Fast forward 4 months, I'm in a better place and have control over myself. I couldn't care less about Netflix and Instagram. I'm now the captain of my life to decide how and when I use Netflix and Instagram not the other way around. I'm gonna share what steps / lifestyle changes I've made to be able achieve this. 1. Find a stu...