Café Coffee Day launches the ultimate summertime refresher, ‘Summer Slam’

A delicious range of chilled smoothies & slushes bursting with flavours and brimming with taste

Mumbai, April 18, 2015 – Summer is back and we love it!  It’s getting hotter and at CCD, the rising temperatures can mean only one thing- slurping a deliciously cold, refreshing beverage to cool off and reenergize.

 Especially created for summer, Café Coffee Day (CCD) has launched the ultimate summer refresher, ‘Summer Slam’, a mouth-watering range of chilled smoothies and slushes bursting with unique fun flavours and brimming with taste that will invigorate like no other. 

The smoothies are a range of a divine creamy concoction with bite size pieces of the key ingredient immersed in it that will leave one slurping and snacking all at once. Rasmalai Smoothie is the royal Indian mithai re-imagined as a rich, creamy beverage. It carries almond flavours with the very prominent bite of a rasmalai. The Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie is a delicious cool creamy mix of strawberry and pomegranate, a perfect tease to ones taste buds. Mango Peach Smoothie is the king of fruits blended with the best of peaches guaranteed to satisfy the most intense of fruit cravings.

The slush variants burst with juicy tropical flavours that will leave one wanting more. The Strawberry Blast Slush consists of strawberries blended with the goodness of pomegranates chilled to perfection that is sure to cool ones senses. The unique Tropical Spice Slush is the strangely wonderful mix of jalapenos with the tropical fruit granita to spice things up. The Pink Lemonade Slush is sweet and tangy and loaded with the goodness of pink grape fruit.

The Summer Slam range of uber cool beverages is available at all CCD outlets across the country.

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About Café Coffee Day:

Café Coffee Day is India's largest Cafe chain and operates through its subsidiary Coffee Day Global Limited. (CDGL) popularised the ‘Cafe’ concept in India with its first café in Bangalore. Café Coffee Day’s menu ranges from signature hot and cold coffees to several international coffees, food, desserts and pastries. In addition, merchandise such as coffee powders, cookies, mugs, coffee filters, etc. are available at the cafés.

My Husband (Chef. Suprim) for tasting session:

FAB BAG April 2015: Unboxing & Review

Fab Bag is obviously loved by all beauty and skin care lovers. This bag each month comes up with some very unique and pretty design that has few branded makeup and even beauty goodies. This beautiful surprise keeps me awaited each month to know what’s in the bag. Let's check the products that I received in Fab Bag April 2015 with zebra print over it.

Fab Bag April 2015 (nine to nine) includes:

·         City Color Blush Quad - Rs 500.

·         A fab post magazine.

·         Denman Hair Brush - Rs 475/-

·         Malawara Shower Gel - Rs 300/- for 60 ml.

·         Malawara Body Lotion - Rs 390/- for 60 ml.

·         Chambor Body Mist – Mystique Magnolia

My view about nine to nine FAB BAG April 2015:

The very sleek Zebra print design on the pouch of April Fab Bag made it extra special.

·         Malavara Shower Gel and Body Lotion Duo: This has a very awesome and lingering fragrance that is just too good for summer season. The freshness of lime gives a best bathing experience and also rejuvenates throughout the day.

·         City Color Blush Quad – Coral: This is a 4-in -1 color quad that is best for all occasion makeup use. This has sheer as well as brighter shades that can be used for even office or parties. Its powder base and this best for oily to combination skin.

·         Chambor Body Mist – Mystique Magnolia: “the need of the hour” mentioned on this product is just too perfect. This has come to me as a saver in sweaty summer and I never forget to keep it handy. This body mist will never get you in the embarrassing moments with body odour.

·         Denman Volumizing Black Hair Brush: the perfect widely pins with space is attached to anti-static pad which gives volume to my hair. The superior and little sturdy quality are best for everyday use.

Overall, nine to nine FAB BAG April 2015 got me some really needed products for this summer. If you want to try the products sample before investing in the fuller versions, fab bag can be a best way to experiment.  Just select a subscription plan from:

·         1 month: INR 599

·         3 months: INR 1499

·         6 months: INR 2699

·         12 months: INR 4799

Garnier PureActive Activity #TwiceAsNice

There are days when you feel that you are good on your own. You are doing great with your life and probably thinking that your best work is done when you are working alone. And then there are days, when the going gets tough and the only thing you really want is somebody to hold on to. Life is all about these black and white days. And it is the same with our skin. It might feel super amazing on some days and totally dull and tired on others. For the latter, garnier has launched a perfect combo of Pureactive neem face wash and Pureactive Apricot face scrub. I had recently reviewed their Pureactive apricot scrub and loved it! I have been using this combo for the past 2 weeks and here is our take on it!

Mily Jain from www. Pinkrimage.com and me have got a combo set each for review and working with somebody who shares the same ideology and passion as you for blogging is always a pleasure. She is super sweet and as excited as me for reviewing these products to make our skin feel #TwiceAsNice!

Product Reviews:

Jayshree’s view about  Garnier Pure Active Neem face wash:

I love to change my brands for toiletries and try the latest ones. Thus, again with a new trail- Garnier Pure Active Neem face wash!

This is very mild on my oily skin. The smell is awesome that lingers for some time and also ingredients is quite good that surely won’t harm my skin. This comes in a gel form which lathers very well. The face wash easily takes off all the dust or any extract oil from my skin in just a single wash. This also leaves my skin feeling really cool and I think thus is best face wash for summer. This has also helped me clear my pimples to some extent but lightening of the acne scar is still unobserved. 

Garnier Mineral Deodorant- Extra Care: Review

What Garnier Mineral Deodorant- Extra Care claims?

• Enriched with revolutionary Mineralite.

• Incredible humidity absorption capacity.

• Continuously absorbs humidity from first contact without blocking pores.

• 48 hour non stop protection – fresh and dry for 48 hours.

• Lets skin breathe.

• Skin stays dry and smooth.

• 0% Alcohol.

• Dermatologically tested.

• 5 times the absorbing power of talc.

• Absolute Dry provides ultimate protection for 48 hours.

• Extra Care soothes underarms sensitized by waxing or shaving. 

Price of Garnier Mineral Deodorant- Extra Care: Rs. 150

Shelf Life: 3 years.

Ingredients list of Garnier Mineral Deodorant- Extra Care:

Isobutane, Butane, Propane, Dimethicone, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Triethyl citrate, Parfum/Fragrance, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Perlite, Dimethiconol, Hexyl Cinnamal, 

Thalgo Fluide Hydratant Ultra-Matifiant Tube Review

What Thalgo Fluide Hydratant Ultra-Matifiant Tube claims?

·         Controlamine®. Laminar extract (brown algae)

·         Regulates sebum production, slows hyperkeratinization and reduces irritation and redness.

·         Natural extract of grapefruit seed

·         Anti-imperfection regulates the secretion of sebum, refines skin texture and tightens pores.

·         Cytobiol® Burdock. Burdock complex, vitamin B8, zinc

·         Regulates sebum secretion.

·         Hollow powders

·         Absorb excess sebum.

The Ultra-Matte Moisturising Fluid brings real hydration for dehydrated parties, while mattifying instantly and lastingly fat usually rebel areas. * Upper layers of the epidermis. 

Price of Thalgo Fluide Hydratant Ultra-Matifiant Tube: €26.10 for 50 ml

Who should buy Thalgo Fluide Hydratant Ultra-Matifiant Tube:

·         If you have combination or oily skin, you can get this to add matte effect instantly and permanently on your skin.

·         This also ensures that the optimal moisture level is maintained.

Ingredient list of Thalgo Fluide Hydratant Ultra-Matifiant Tube:

Aqua (Water)GlycerinMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerCocoglyceridesCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneIsodecyl NeopentanoateButylene GlycolSorbitan SesquioleateTriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolParfum (Fragrance)CarbomerPalmitoyl ProlineAlgae ExtractChlorphenesinButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter OilArctium Majus Root ExtractZinc SulfatePolysorbate 20EthylhexylglycerinMagnesium Palmitoyl GlutamateSodium Palmitoyl SarcosinateBiotinCitrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed ExtractCellulose GumPotassium SorbateHexyl CinnamalLimoneneButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolHydroxycitronellal. 

Himalaya Herbals Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion: Review and Swatch

What Himalaya Herbals Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion claims?

·        Himalaya's Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion is specially formulated for dry skin. It intensely moisturizes, softens and smoothens your skin. Cocoa Butter's deep-penetrating, natural ingredients help repair and nourish skin as well as making it supple.

·        Our moisturizer is enriched with the goodness of Cocoa Butter and Wheat Germ Oil, which replenish the lost moisture in dry skin. Naturally derived ingredients restore skin's elasticity, leaving it softer and more toned than before. 

Ingredients of Himalaya Herbals Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion:

·        Cocoa Butter, also known as the oil of theobroma, is a high-quality emollient and a skin softening and moisturizing agent. It promotes healing and prevents the skin from drying and cracking. Cocoa Butter also contains antioxidants that can help repair damaged skin.

·        Wheat Germ Oil is a rich source of natural Vitamin E, which nourishes and boosts the skin's elasticity. 

Ethicare Remedies Hydrofil Emollient Lotion: Review and Swatch

What Ethicare Remedies Hydrofil Emollient Lotion claims?

A specially developed moisturizing cream and lotion base with excellent spread ability.

·        With goodness of natural moisturizer aloevera.

·        Available in both cream and lotion base.

·        Available in more flexible sizes. 

Ingredients of Ethicare Remedies Hydrofil Emollient Lotion:

Lecithin, Aloevera, Silicon oil, Light liquid paraffin, Propylene glycol

Price of Ethicare Remedies Hydrofil Emollient Lotion:

·        100 ml for Rs. 132.

·        400 ml for Rs 399. 

DIY Polka Dots Easter Nail Art

Happy Easter all!

Nail polish used:

·        Oriflame-Red Sky at Night

·        Oriflame- Strawberry Cream

I painted the nails with Strawberry Cream as a base coat. This Barbie-pink colour gives the best base to my entire nail art.

Did few polka dots, but in oval shape to add a look of egg with a toothpick. I have used Red Sky at Night as one of the shade, as its lovely coral orange-red to flaunt this spring. I have also added other colours like blue, yellow, pink and black. But, my whole idea was to keep the pastel shade into limelight.

Hope you loved the DIY polka dots Easter Nail art to flaunt this spring season!

Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor: Review

What Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor claims?

Barever is a Natural Hair Inhibitor and it works in tandem with your hair removal methods as the follicle pores are opened during that time which helps better penetration into the skin. The potent formula of Barever seeps into the opened pores and reduces hair growth by inhibiting the activity of hair follicle cells. Acting at the Anagen stage of active growth phase for hair follicles, Barever first slows down the formation of new hair at root level and then reduces the density and thickness of hair. It gently stops the growth of hair by naturally making them weaker, thinner and finer and results into a soft, silky and smoother skin for longer period.

After using Barever together with 3 sessions of your hair removal method, you will start noticing the results with the reduced hair growth. As far as safety is concerned, you will be delighted to know that Barever is formulated with ingredients derived from plants which make it 100% Natural, Safe and effective. The only side effect which you will have with Barever is that body hair growth will be reduced but that is also the main effect for which you shown trust in Barever.

·        Gradually restricts the growth of unwanted hair

·        Minimizes need for frequent hair removal

·        Made from 100% natural ingredients derived from plant extracts

·        Natural fragrance

·        Suitable for both men & women

·        It can be used on face, underarm, hands, legs, back, upper lips & bikini line

·        Paraben Free

·        Made from Himalayan Spring water which soothe & hydrate skin

·        Hygienic pump packaging with nozzle lock system

·        No Side effects. 

Price and quantity of Barever Natural Hair Inhibitor: Rs 1100 for 80 ml

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