Beauty and Fashion

BeYu Cashmere Lip Color Matt Magic Magenta: Review and Swatches

Hey everybody,

First of all, I would like to thank you for sticking around with me in the last one month as Munni of all Trades was going through massive changes. We shifted to WordPress, bought a domain and got the blog redesigned. It is not a 100% ready yet but we are working on it.

Being so caught up in learning WordPress (a daunting task in its own right), I feel I have neglected the blog a little. But now I am back and I am back with something really exciting ☺

If you read my previous posts, you must have seen that recently attended the press meet for BeYu cosmetics and had a great time testing out their wide range of products. One of my favourites was the BeYu Cashmere Lip Color Matt which is a deep red shade. I have been using it on and off in the last couple of weeks and now I think I can review it for you.

BeYu Cashmere Lip Color Matt in Magic Magenta

BeYu is going to launch in India soon and we are excited!

Hey guys,

I recently had an opportunity to attend a blogger’s meet with Tom Strohmetz, an international MUA from BeYu, who showcased some stunning looks on two lovely ladies and also gave us makeupholics an opportunity to see some of their collection that would be launched by BeYu in partnership with Kaunis in India.

The launch date is fixed somewhere around mid April and I am really excited to get my hands on their products. Along with special shades that suit the Indian skin tone, BeYu also exceptional products for the eye brows including their eyebrow kit.

Their products are dermatologically approved, are suitable for sensitive skin (yay for me!), are paraben and fragrance free. Their products are not tested on animals and the they source a majority of their ingredients from quality fair trades soruces.

Their average product price is going to be somewhere around Rs. 975 which I think will provide a good competition to the existing brands. Being a blogger means that I have access to some of their products before their launch and I have been using their Catwalk Star Eye shadow quite regularly for a few events. I must say I am impressed. Do stay tuned for my reviews of their products and of course to know more about their exciting launch in April.

3 Things you must know for Soft and Beautiful Lips

Hey guys!

I know I have been MIA since the last few months and haven’t really put up new posts. I have a ton of pending reviews screaming at me from the drafts folder to complete them but sadly I haven’t been able to. I have made a resolution before that before we enter 2017, I will try to complete all my assigned tasks and then reward myself with something awesome!

If you are following me on Instagram, you must have seen the new lip products from Skin Café that I have been raving about! Before I get around to reviewing them for you, I wanted to share a few insights into what their brand stand for and bust a few myths about lip balms in general.

Women can conquer the world and lip products definitely help us along the way 😉

Being a lipproductholic, I, at any point of time, have at least 10 different types of lip balms that I like to use randomly and tons of lipstick which I adore. Which is why; some of these facts busted some of the myths that I have been holding on to!

Tube v.s. jar packaging

Dr. Jessica Wu, a Los Angeles-based dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine, and Dr. Cybele Fishman, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City say that it is advisable to steer clear of tube packaging when it comes to lip products. She recommends a creamy lip conditioner to lipsticks and lip glosses all balms or lipsticks that come in tubes contain waxes that tend to dry out our lips. Dragging a stick across your dry lips, especially one that’s not brand new, can only irritate the skin further whereas gently dabbing the balm on your lips is very soothing.

As a blogger, I always have recommended the tube packaging citing it to be more hygienic but with this recent evidence, I think I have to reconsider.

Never lick dry lips. Ever!

A crime that I have been guilty of committing every single day is licking my lips with my tongue because I am too lazy to reach out for my lip balm.

Saliva can eat away and destroy the thin layer of skin covering the lips as it contains digestive enzymes. This can easily become a vicious cycle leading to painful, cracked, sore lips.

Lip balm addiction? It’s a myth!

Every time we use any lip product directly on our lips, we are essentially depositing an invisible layer of saliva onto the top of the lip product, and the next time we apply that product on our lips, what we are rubbing onto our lips is, yes, that layer of dried saliva. Hence the more saliva on our lips, the more we use lip products and the more we feel the need to use lip products, unaware of whether this is helping or harming our delicate lips.

Nobody is addicted to lip balms though some of us may use it excessively thinking that it will protect and nourish our lips.

SkinCafe recommends (and I agree) using clean dry fingers, a makeup spatula or a lip brush to grab any skin product from its packaging. If using fingers, flick the finger outwards, to push the product on top of your fingernail rather than underneath it.

Do check out Skin Cage on social media to get all the latest news and offers

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Triple Diwali Dhamaka Giveaway with my favourite bloggers!

Hey guys,

The festival of light and delicious mithai is right around the corner and we (Shilpa, Jhilmil and I) would love to celebrate it with you guys by giving away 3 awesome Diwali hampers containing make up, beauty, skin care products and jewellery, too

Hamper 1 sponsored by Munni of all Trades

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You can win these for yourself by following these simple rules

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The contest will run from 16th October to 31st October 2016 and is valid for Indian residents only.

All the best guys!

When in doubt, wear denims!

Love is like Denims

It is always in

If given a chance, I would spend my days and nights in my favourite comfy denims. They make me look chic on my “fat” days when I feel bloated and make me feel fabulous with their figure hugging fit. Buying denims is no easy task and the day you find ‘THE ONE’ that fits you like second skin, I say break the bank if you have to and invest in it.

I think I have gushed enough about my favourite piece of clothing and it is time I show you how I spent my Sunday afternoon with my denims. J

Tee and Jeans

Whenever I have to get ready in a hurry, I prefer wearing a plain black tee, pairing it with my denims, some kohl and pretty shoes. A perfect casual chic look for the day or night!

Kurti and jeans

Jhumkas, juttis, denims and my favourite kurti! Need I say more? I love wearing these on casual Fridays at office so that I can quickly wear my favourite top at the end of the day and head out with my friends!