Beauty, Hair Care, Life Style

OMG! Silicones

Today in the “OMG!”series I am taking a look at another one of those ingredients that is fast emerging as the mischief maker of the hair-care world, Silicones! Initially it was the wonder ingredient that made hair look spectacular but lately its being called into question due to its many negative effects.

Silicones In Personal Use Products

Silicones In Personal Use Products

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The Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Reitweld.
Design

The Zig-Zag Chair

If you have been reading my Design section you know how much I love the Form vs. Function debate. At various stages of life I find myself identify with different sides. During my B.Arch days I was staunchly on team “Function”,  but post Industrial Design education and few years of work in the field seems to be gradually pulling me into team “Form”. So today I want to write about one more piece of furniture which further fuels this debate- The Zig-Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld. 

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Beauty, Makeup, Product Review

L.A. Girl Pro BB Cream Review & Swatches

BB Creams have been big on the Beauty Scene for a while. The concept of BB cream is great since they are promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation and sunblock. Who wouldn’t want skin care and some coverage in one product. When they initially launched in India I tried out the BB creams from Keihl’s and Maybelline but was not impressed. Fast forward to now and I am happy to say  L.A Girl is changing my perspective.

L.A Girl Pro BB Cream Review & Swatches

L.A Girl Pro BB Cream

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Menstrual Cup & Reusable Cotton Sanitary Pads
Life Style, Product Review

Lets talk “Period” !

To be honest none of us ladies are thrilled about it, but its something we have to deal with monthly, for a major part of our lives. Yes, I am talking about periods! It’s still considered a taboo to speak and discuss this in India but things are gradually changing. The markets are opening up to newer and better products to manage periods. So today I am collaborating with a dear friend, Shweta who writes about her experience of using the Menstrual Cup and Re-usable cotton pads. Being an early adopter (since these are relatively new entrants into Indian Markets) of these feminine-hygiene products I asked Shweta to elaborates on the pros and cons of these.  Continue reading

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