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The Khadi Shop Giveaway Winners!

The time to reveal The Khadi Shop Giveaway’s winners has come…



Congratulaitons girls! J

Kindly send in your complete address and contact numbers in 48 hours or I will have to choose another winner.

Others, we have a great Christmas giveaway lined up for you. Don’t lose heart J

Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal in True Black: Review and Swatch

Eyes, I believe, are the most glamourous accessory a woman has and it is important to accentuate them with kajal. I, however, had given up on it because all those chemicals present in kajal of various brands would make me tear up. I had one allergic reaction after another and eventually, I just gave up on it. 

When Plum, sent across Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal in True Black, I must admit that I was a little worried. But then, their amazing ingredient list made me want to give this kajal a shot. So, before I go on to tell you what I thought about this product, why don’t we have a look at the product first?

About the product

Angelic goodness in a super-soft kajal
For over 12 hours every day, the tender areas of your eye and skin absorb everything that’s in your kajal. Shouldn’t your kajal be safe and all-natural? Angel Eyes true black kohl kajal with no synthetic dyes, preservatives or other chemicals. Cushion-like softness is thanks to a cocktail of jojoba oil, macadamia oil and chamomile extracts. Specially formulated for dusty, tropical climes like India with high exposure to sun and pollution.
Price
Rs.425/- for 1.14g

Ingredients

Jojoba oil, Macadamia oil, Chamomile flower extracts and Mango seed oil

Body/ Packaging

Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal comes in a pencil form, which can be sharpened easily. Its cap is a good fit and this makes the kajal travel friendly. I love the colours they have used; so bright and cheery. 

Plum has an offer going at the moment and with every kajal you buy, you get a cute Posh Pencil sharpener free.  

Swatch

Plum Kohl Kajal on my eyes


My review

Wasn’t my cute little heart swatch worth a thousand words? Yes, I am in love with Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal and I just couldn’t resist drawing! Now, coming to the actual review; I love the way this kajal glides on to my eyes. In the first stroke, the colour is not that intense but in the second stroke, you get a decent colour. This kajal is not water proof or smudge proof and I think it will be difficult to use it during monsoons, especially in a city like Mumbai. 

However, Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal does not make my eye itch or water and this is the most important factor for me. It has a lasting power of about 4 to 5 hours, which is really decent. Most kajals, even the ones that claim 12 hour staying power usually start fading in a couple of hours. It also a cooling effect and it soothes my eyes. 

Overall, I deeply impressed with the ingredient list and its quality. This kajal is definitely going to feature in my must own list

Pros

Chemical free
Travel friendly
Easy to apply and use
Lovely packaging
Cruelty free


Cons

Not water or smudge proof
A little on the expensive side

Rating: 4 out of 5

Meet ‘The Phoenix’

Do you know ‘The Phoenix’? No, I am not talking about the mythical bird that bursts into flames and comes to life again. I am talking about Minawala’s stunning diamond cuff that won the biggest title in the jewellery awards; ‘The best diamond jewellery of the year!’

Before I show you the photograph of this gorgeous cuff, let’s get to know Minawala  better.
About Minawala: The Zaveri family has been in the jewellery business for 3 consecutive generations. It merges Heritage and Tradition with new edge designs and new technologies. Minawala has established itself as the high-end jewellery brand. The collection has brought innovation, incorporating diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones by providing high quality jewels.  Minawala has three stores in Mumbai (Bandra, Santacruz and Heera Panna), one in New Delhi and another at Bengaluru. It employs close to a hundred artisans, designers, executives, sales & marketing teams.
What Mr.Zaveri had to say?
On receiving the award Mr. Shehzad Zaveri said, “The many years that we have been in business, we have lived out our passion by designing quality jewels for our patrons. Nothing has been more rewarding than being able to enjoy seeing our creations on our clients – cutting edge creations – that reflect their strong personality. This has given us the encouragement to create opulence in form, classics with a contemporary twist, use extreme colors and make trend setting jewelry. It’s been a tough balancing act, but we have also ensured that we create value for money. There is nothing quite so fulfilling as turning imagination into reality, and that’s what we do!
The idea behind the award winning luminous cuff is to create a timeless jewel that magnifies the power of diamonds arranged in geometric patterns, bringing attention to the wearer and pleasure or envy to the viewer, as the case may be.”
I bet you are now intrigued to catch a glimpse of this cuff. Here you go J

 I cannot take my eyes off it. Can you?