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Unboxing Boxycharm – June 2018

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Hi folks, Today I am going to share the unboxing of my Boxycharm box for the month of June 2018.  Boxycharm is an online based beauty subscription box. In each box, the subscribers receive about 4-5 full-sized makeup/skincare products/beauty tools along with a card that showcases the theme of the month, description and price of the products featured and usually a discount coupon code for one or more of the brands featured in the month. The box costs $21 per month and Boxycharm claims that the value of each box is above $100. I have been a subscriber of Boxycharm box for more than a year now and in my opinion, this is one of the best beauty boxes available in the market both in terms of value and in terms of the brands featured! You can find my May Boxycharm review   here The theme of this month’s box is Caribbean Queen and this month we have 6 full-size products again!! :D The products that I received in my box are: ...

Kate Somerville - ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

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  Hi folks, In one of those regular doctor visits, where we casually browse through magazines on the coffee table (in my case, beauty magazine – duh! Not a surprise right?), I came across an interview by Kate Somerville. This name rang a bell somewhere in my head – yes, I keep seeing this brand in Nordstrom all the time! So, I got curious and went ahead and read the full(long) interview – Kate is a celebrity facialist and skin care expert in LA and most of the A-listers of Hollywood are her clients. All her products are believed to be so potent and many people rave about it.  ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is a combination of physical and chemical exfoliator. Kate had mentioned that this product was born when one of her regular client wanted her treatment in a bottle as she was going to be away from LA for a few months. It is one thing to be committed to your facialist but it is totally another level that you want to carry her service with you eve...

Thavala Adai – Recipe

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 Hi folks, Today, I want to share with you, the recipe of Thavala  adai, which got passed on to me from my mom, who in turn got it from her mom, who in turn... well, you can guess by now! Thavala adai is a traditional Tamilnadu tiffin/snack which is around for a loooooong time. It is a complete meal with the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins and good fat that in my home it is mostly cooked when a fast need to be broken. It is also a mild food which is devoid of garlic and onions. Simple, yet flavorsome food makes it healthy and delicious. It can be made as an evening snack or as morning breakfast (once you keep the batter ready). Note: I have never seen this dish in any restaurant in Chennai. Rarely some small time eateries (aka mess) carry it. Let us dive into how it is made! Ingredients For grinding: Rice: 2 cups Channa dal: 2 cups Coconut: 6-8 pieces (as shown in pic) Ginger – a small piece Asafoetida – 1tsp Salt – per tast...

The Body Shop Lip Juicers – A review (Shhhhh… it’s an epic fail!)

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Recently as I was browsing new beauty launches, my eyes fell upon this new product from The Body Shop (TBS) – Lip juicers. I love a good lip balm and I place one almost everywhere – my workstation, night stand, purse… you get what I mean right? Practically everywhere! I use TBS Born Lippy pot lip balm regularly and a new launch from TBS which had the cute adorable packaging made me curious! Add to it, the very unique flavors it came in – oh boy, I needed it! Priced at USD $10/ INR 645, this lip balm came in an interesting combination of ingredients! This is what TBS has got to say about it: “ Get fruity with these 100% vegan, moisture-boosting balms. Scented with irresistible smoothie-inspired combinations. With blends of naturally derived extracts and five mouth-watering fragrances, our Lip Juicers, easily glide onto your lips for a smooth, soft and soothing finish. These super-cute lip balms are perfect carrying with you everywhere you go. 100% Vegan Bal...