May Mental Awareness Month -- Organix mantra essential oils

The last post of these series is the essential oils by Organix Mantra. They have an amazing range of natural oils that can be used in various ways.
Aromatherapy is a popular form of relaxing and treating people and to keep a healthy mind. The right aroma can make one feel relaxed and rejuvinated. Known to uplift mood, relax and induce sleep, aroma is one of the oldest and natural techniques. Essential oils can be used for infusing it in home, mixing it with salts, used in pedicures or with bath water. It adds a beautiful fragnance.

Organix Mantra has 2 popular essential oils that i opted for
The first one is tea tree essential oil
It is a pure steam distilled essential oil.It has antisceptic properties with mint and spice notes. I usually use it by putting a few drops on the pillow. I also add in my bath salt mixture.
The other one is Lavender essential oil. Known as a natural stress reliever, has mint along with it. It can be diluted in oil and applied for massage or put in oil burners to have the surroundings with the lovely fragnance.
Both these products and other organix mantra products can be found on Amazon.in
The price is Rs 350/- for 15 ml but there is a discount of amazon for some products..
Hope you enjoyed the series of mental health awareness posts
Naomi ~

May mental health X beauty post 2 - Blush boxx surprise box

As I spoke about the may mental health month last time. The posts are to uplift women and make them feel positive about themselves using beauty and fashion like a therapy. The second post is about giving yourself a surprise every month. We often wish we have someone giving us a surprise or gift and is ultimately the need to be pampered and loved. Well i ofcourse cant convince family and  friends to do so, but you can do that by yourself by surprising yourself every month with these surprise box concept. So all you have to do is subscribe by ordering the monthly box and its like a gift to yourself as you dont know what goodies you might get.

 I got the oppurtunity of collaborating with blush boxx who have amazing beauty products presented beautifully in their box. I didnt know what i would get and that excitement was thrilling. I recieved 5 interesting products all different which are also weather apt and can be used in summer and thats how they plan their boxes based on a theme like valentines or weather etc. Its a nice option to explore indian products and pamper yourself. It is a cool option for gifting as well. The prices of each box vary but are usually between Rs 500- Rs600 which is quite a good price for the products as if you would buy them separately, you would be paying much more. Below are the products that I received for the month of May.

1.             LASS NATURALS SUNSCREEN HYDRO GEL

          The first product us lass naturals sunscreen hydro gel. It has a spf of 50 and gives sun protection from sensitive to oily skin. The product also has natural substances like rose water and aloe vera. It comes in a handy bottle that can fit into your bag and has a pumping method. The fragrance is light floral powder like and wasnt sticky at all upon application. Infact it didn't feel like I have even applied anything. So women out there, dont let the sun make you stay at home, apply some and go out and enjoy the sun.

          PLUMP PEPPERMINT SUGAR SCRUB

I have previously posted about DIY lip scrub consisting of sugar. Now in the blush boxx i recieved a sugar based foot scrub and i was quite excited to use it since I enjoy sugar based scrubs. The good thing about this product is that it is completely organic and natural. The ingredients of the product is organic sugar, olive oil, peppermint essential oil and mint leaves. It has no parabens or sulphates. You have to simply apply it , scrub it and wash it off and it leaves you with soft and clean feet. It doesnt have a strong fragrance and has a pretty light fluorescent green colour that would rather make you want to eat it (please dont). But surely its an amazing way to pamper your feet after a tiring day and all the weight that you give to your feet. And not to forget the torture your feet go through after wearing heels. It is also known to be anti bacterial and anti fungal and cures cracked heels as well as foot aches.

3.                KROONOKARE SHOWER GEL

This shower gel consists of spices of Rajasthan. They are talking about the ingredients that the rajputs or the royals of Rajasthan used for bath. It consists of sweet and spicy notes of vanilla and spices. They have not mentioned the ingredients here maybe because they want to keep it a secret but the product does mention that it is free of sulphate, parabens, silicone and mineral oil. To be honest, i am not personally a fan of the fragnance as its quite powerful and spicy like which rather reminds me of food than bath time. But if you want to feel like a Rajput queen, try it out and explore the ancient feel of Rajasthan.

GLAMISHA FACE LIFT CREAM

This is like the highlight of the box. It is a face lift cream that consists vitamin E and is free from parabens. Im impressed with the quantity as they have offered a 100gm bottle which will last for a long time. The cream is suitable for both day and night time. Dont forget to wash your face before use and apply it in a massaging motion. It is almost fragnance free and is non oily more like a water based product. The fact that it is face lifting is yet to be known since i have just started using the cream. It is supposed to be anti wrinkle and to give a younger skin.

SEA SOUL PURE PORE SERIES

So this product might look small but as they say big surprises come in small sizes. Sea soul is an company based in India but has products designed in Australia . This is a skin lightening series of five products that is a one time use. It is meant for oily or acne prone skin and is a full facial kit. It consists of step by step range of products in sachets. The first is a face cleanser which should be applied for 5 minutes and cleaned using warm cotton pad. The second is gel toner which is supposed to be massaged for 5 minutes and then wash it with warm water. The third is the yummy sounding coco coffee scrub which has to be massaged for 10 minutes. The fourth is mint massage cream to moisturise and the last step is to apply the mint mask for 5-7 mins and there it is.. done. It is known to clean the clean the pores and removes tan.

Thats all for the moment 

Naomi~

SUMMER LOOKBOOK - Monochrome look

Summers are my favourite time to dress up! Because you can be as colourful as you want, you can add wear tops and dresses with various cuts and explore your creativity. You can also wear something like a dress as it works for both day and night time.
This is a easy look that can be worn throughout the day. It has white so that one doesnt feel hot and stripes that add a little texture to the outfit. I got this purse recently from a local shop in Mumbai which go very well with my black heels.
You can keep your hair messy cause they are going to be because its summer.

Credits to my outfit
Dress Ajio.com
Heels Charles and Keith

The make up for summers is simple. If you are going to overdo it, it will only cause more trouble. To keep my makeup intact and free from sweat, i start with @sephora_india primer
For skin
@maybelline.india BB cream which has sunscreen and foundation both
@maybelline.india clearsmooth two way cake
You can also add a little bit of dusting powder if you have oily skin.
@freedommakeupindia I use the leopard print blush which gives a very subtle pinkish tone that is all you need for summer
For eyes
Go for simple powder based colours like earthy tones, grey and peach and create a natural look. I use @smashboxindia pallet in flash and add in waterproof kajal. 
For the lips i go for matte creams in peach and pink shades usually from @limecrimeindia or @hudabeautyindia
And thats it you are summer ready!

Before stepping out, dont forget these tips
- Sunscreen is a must, go for gel ones as they are non sticky
- Keep yourself hydrated, water is must. Drink as much as you can
- Wash your face after coming home since sweat attracts bacteria and germs
- Use toner or simply rose water to keep your skin hydrated
- Use natural aloevera gel (keep it in the fridge for extra coolness) and apply it for a soothing effect

Summer essentials that must be in your bag when you step out...
- Sunglasses (Let your eyes be comfortable)
- Face tissues or wet wipes
- Comb and hair tie
- Dusting powder or pressed powder
- Mini perfume or roll on fragrance
- Rose water spray to keep you fresh

So are you cool for the summer?
Naomi ~

May Mental Health X Beauty - Post 1 Mond'sub facemasks

It gives me immense pleasure to introduce these series of posts towards raising a little awareness on mental health since May is the month of mental health and wellness. I will not bore you with all the technical concepts and since my niche is fashion, lifestyle and beauty I will like to incorporate them. Being happy and positive is one of the major aspects in being mentally healthy and as far as beauty is concerned, a woman often feels confident and positive when she feels good about herself. We have many posts that would help you to feel happy, confident, stress free and relaxed
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I am starting with these lovely face masks by MOND'SUB. I have previously reviewed face masks but recently I came across this company based in China which is now available in India and is totally underrated. I want to take the oppurtunity to introduce you to them.
I am introducing facial masks since they are the easiest way to pamper a woman at home without spending a lot of money. And the result is a glowing , radiant woman who feels good about herself.
I received 2 masks from the company.

The first one is Pearl revitalizing face,ear and neck mask.
The good thing about this mask is that it doesnt just cover your face but also the neck and ears to give an over all glow
Secondly it consists of pearl extracts. Pearl is often associated with calming and soothing properties. From what I came accross google, Pearl is often asked to wear since it has the following benefits

• A person suffering with tensed mind, indecisiveness, depression and instability in life is advised to wear pearl stone.
• Pearl stone is recommended for those who get angry easily and lose their temper.
• It removes the ill effects strengthens the mind.
• It helps in reducing discomforts during sleep.
• It increases facial luster and beauty in ladies.
• It helps in increasing memory and brain power.
  

I dont know if all this is true but yes pearl extracts do help in beautification. 

The second product that I have is anti wrinkle and mosturizing face mask.

It is meant for middle aged women especially those who have dry skin. The mask contains natural elements like sea weed, castor oil, cherry, rose oil,etc. They are known to mosturize the skin, keep it firm and free from wrinkles.

The products are available on nykaa.com

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It is also available on amazon and purplle.com

Stay happy, healthy and positive and keep visiting prudentdiva for more may mental health post

Naomi~

Zodiac look - Taurus!

Known for being reliable, practical, ambitious and sensual, the people born under the Zodiac Sign Taurus have an eye for beauty. They tend to be good with finances, and hence, make efficient financial managers. The taurus signifies the Bull and therefore knows as a stubborn zodiac sign. Nevertheless they are consistent and confident with what they are. I made this look to incorporate the bull in my look along with an outfit that suits the taurus's style. The bull elements like the septum ring, collar necklace and horn like eye make up is what defines the true bull.

Taurus dont like change and dont accept one easily. Other than having issues with change in their life, the pattern is seen in the dressing too. They prefer the convential dressing, dont like to experiment much and are not influenced by the fashion trends. But what they wear is no short of a style statement in itself. Therefore, I chose the simple black dress for this look that can never go wrong and cant ever go out of style.

Taurus are fond of rich , classic and expensive fabrics like velvet, fur, cashmere, satin , silk , etc. But its not that they are very spending. They often wait for sales or have limited but classy outfits.
Taurus are rarely seen without tailored, well fitted outfits. They prefer a fitted outfit that enhances their body and pay attention to the finer details like enhancing the neckline or back. Thus i chose this outfit that is one of my best fitted dresses that I have and has a little emblishment on the neckline.

Since Taurus are not much into the latest trends, they prefer neutral or classic shades rather than vibrant colours. They prefer blacks, whites and the earthy tones. This is the reason of me selecting a classic black dress.
But dont you think they lack the fashion sense, because once you see them you realise they are the classy women out there flaunting their confidence with a rich looking outfit that would want you to go back to the classy world.

For my make up look i used the following

For eyes

the smallest size brush for which i outlined the bull horn shape using maybelline gel eye liner that has a cake like liner which gives a rich black look.

Filled them with Miss claire eyeshadow in black

Mascara - wet n wild 2 step lash o matic

maybelline eye liner for minute detailing

colossal kajal

For face

Maybelline foundation 115

Freedom leopard blush

Contouring using sephora pallette

For lips

Lakme red lipstick

While the Taurus are classy, they are also wild, tenacious and outgoing. Thus i chose my make up and hair to symbolize the free spiritness of the Taurus.
Wishing my taurus readers a very Happy Birthday! A little surprise for you- we have some rich traditional pieces to our collection that would be launching soon. Just for the taurus readers, ping me and you will get the chance to get them before others on a special birthday discount rate!


Thank you

Naomi ~