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Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal in True Black : Swatches & Review

Nisha Malik — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:05:05 +0000

An Indian girl adores her kohl, the jet black kohl. The one thing that she won’t leave her home without. A simple pencil can make so much difference in one’s appearance. Then how important is it to choose just the right, smudge free & the blackest kajal? It’s very important, no doubt. To help you make the right choice, I am going to talk about a wonderful brand and one of its wonderful product today, which happens to be a chemical free kajal – Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal. Excited? Me too. It’s actually a wonderful kajal stick that comes with a smudger. Real handy, I know! So let’s dig into the details straight away. Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal Plum offers a 100% natural 7 mineral pigmented kajal with a smudger to give you perfect kohled and smokey looks. The kajal is jet black offering high pigmentation while being free of dyes, preservatives & other chemicals. The kajal is enriched with jojoba oil, macadamia oil and soothing chamomile extracts to suit sensitive eyes while gliding smoothly on your eyes with it’s creamy & soft formula. Price Rs. 425 . Buy here at discounted price. Also Read : How To Wear Smudge Proof Kajal Elle 18 Vs Himalaya Herbals Kajal VLCC Enchanting Eyes Kajal LOreal Paris Kajal Magique Black Packaging The kajal comes in a sharpable and dual ended white pencil form, made with 100% wood. At one end there is a pointy color pigment (kohl) while at the other end, a nice smudger is fixed. The kohl end is covered with an opaque white cap while the smudger end is covered with a transparent plastic cap. The pencil is easy to carry & convenient to use. Plum logo and some information regarding the kajal has been printed in purple color. There is a black band just before the smudger end to indicate the color of the kajal. I actually got the Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal in a combo offer with Plum Nature Studio All day Wear Kohl Kajal, hence got a sharpner as well as nice compact mirror with the deal from amazon. That deal is over now but, another deal is still running on Amazon. It offers a free bag & a sharpner with the kajals. Shade – True Black The color is beautiful black. It’s not matte but does not ultra glossy. Once smudged, the shine goes away. Fragrance & Texture As such, while applying the kajal, I do not smell anything out of it. Only if I really hard to smell the pencil, then there is a very faint sweet smell. it’s very mild. Texture wise, it is very smooth despite of not being ultra creamy. I actually like the fact that it is not ultra creamy since, the ultra creamy ones keep on breaking off every now and then. It does not break off and still glides on my water line & lash line very easily without hurting my eyes. Pigmentation It is a highly pigmented kajal. I really like the intense color pay off it gives. One swipe makes the difference. 2 swipes & that’s all you will ever want. Finish Initially if you are not using the smudger thing, your eyes will have a bit of intensity & shine, but if you opt for more subtle look or smokey eyes, you will get matte and rugged-in look. The texture of the kajal makes it easy to blend the color for a nice black hue. Longevity Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal does not smudge once set for 4-5 hours. I swipe the smudger once or twice on my water line, or use a layer of powder to ensure the kajal stays smudge free for long hours. You can wear it for 4-5 hours in a row even if you have not used the smudger. But after that you might find bits of the kajal under your eye area nothing major though. Likes 100% Natural & free of dyes, preservative & chemicals. Nice black shade. Smooth texture. Contains Jojoba Oil, Macadamia oil and soothing Chamomile extracts, The smudger is very handy to ensure smudge free look (ironic, I know) Quality product. Does not irritate my eyes. Stays intact for 4-5 hours. Can be used as a simple kajal as well as to achieve smokey eyes. Affordable for the quality it offers. Plum offers Vegan products & does not believe in testing on animals. Dislikes It has to be sharpen. Summary: 5/5 Totally heart Plum Angel Eyes Kohl Kajal. I love the smooth texture, the intense color pay off , the price & the smudger attached at the end. It is one fabulous grab. On top of all, it is free of chemicals & safe to be used as a kajal, a liner or to achieve smokey eyes look. Such a multi purpose product. I am sure you, the kajal lover, must have got this. Tell me your experience. Don’t you love it? XOXO….

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Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask : Review

Nisha Malik — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:44:03 +0000

Sreeparna recently reviewed Plum Matte Moisturiser, I realized I also have a fabulous product from Plum (that too from the Green Tea range) which deserves appreciation on HOG. I am talking about Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask, which is a clay mask specially formulated for combination, oily & acne prone skin. It also contains Glycolic Acid which is another fabulous ingredient for troubles skin. Plum has different skin care ranges such as Aloe, Green Tea, Chocolate etc. I have tried many products from different ranges but Green Tea Clear Face Mask is my favourite from Plum without second thoughts. About Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask Plum does not use parabenes, pthalates, propylene glycol ,SLS ,DEA, PABA and animal derived ingredients. This fact makes Plum products quite exotic for all those who detest using such chemicals on their skin. Talking about the green tea face mask, it is formulated for acne prone, combination & oily skin which need little more cleansing and soothing action. Green Tea is a powerful anti-oxidant. Clay absorbs extra oil/sebum from skin. Glycolic Acid clears out dead skin. Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask is composed of all these powerful and amazing ingredients. Refer to the outer carton pictures given below for the original claims by Plum. Price Rs. 475 for 60g. Buy here. Ingredients How To Use Apply a thin layer of the face pack over cleansed face. Wait for 30 minutes or until the face mask is dry. Wash off with cold water and pat with a towel. Apply light moisturizer if required. My Current Favorite Night Gel : Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel Packaging The face mask comes in a transparent glass pot with white lid. The pot has Plum’s logo and other important information about the face pack. The glass pot comes in a white coloured outer box containing instructions to use, ingredients, about , price etc. It is advised to be used once a week only. Colour, Texture & Smell It is a clay based face pack. It looks like a fuller earth pack initially. The texture is very smooth and fine. It spreads on face very easily. Also it is easily washable. It has a cooling, refreshing & mild sweet smell. My Experience I have oily & acne prone skin. Clay packs are most suitable for this type of skin. This face pack is great for weekly DIY facials. I get little lazy during winter but summer makes my skin cry for little pampering. This face pack is easy to spread on face due to its fine texture and perfect consistency. It takes 15-20 minutes to completely dry, and then I wash it without much hassle. I am left with smooth and clear face even if I use it after a long period. It starts working from first application. I feel my face more radiant and taut. Pore looks smaller I do not know why, because the pack does not even claim so. It’s a bonus. It is little costly though, but it lasts about 2 months since you are supposed to use it once a week only. I have noticed that after few usages, it tends to get little dry in consistency. I add water or rose water to use it further. But there is no discrepancy in the after effects. Likes Fine & smooth texture. Contains Green Tea & Glycolic Acid. Leaves skin clearer, smoother & matte Pore appears minimized. Calms down skin redness. No allergies/ breakouts. Mild refreshing smell. Devoid of harmful chemicals. Plum doesn ot test on animals. Dislikes Little pricey. Summary : ❤❤❤❤❤ I bet who ever has used this face pack, would be a fan by now. It is a great product for combination, oily & acne prone skin. Visible results from first use. Face looks clearer, smoother & calmer. A must have for troubled skin during summer. Also check out other products from the Plum Green Tea Range : Plum Green Tea Matte Moisturizer Plum Green Tea Alcohol Free Toner Plum Green Tea Skin Clarifying Concentrate Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel Have you used this face mask? XOXO

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Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer : Review

Nisha Malik — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:50:32 +0000

Plum Goodness is a comparatively new skin care brand in Indian market that only sells products online. Their Green Tea range is specially designed for people who have combination, oily or acne-prone skin. This range consists of four products; Plum green tea face wash, an alcohol free green tea toner, a moisturizer, a glycolic acid green tea face pack and a body wash. Today I will share my experience of Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer that contains the goodness of anti-oxidant rich green tea and mild peeling agent glycolic acid. I got this one last month as my old moisturizer is about to get over. The toner from this range is already reviewed here in High On Gloss. Do check it out. Now, Let’s jump to the review to find out how it worked on me. What Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer is Abut? Because matte matters! Silicone-free, matte-finish moisturizer with hand-picked non-comedogenic ingredients. Daily pleasant after-feel, non-shiny finish and acne combat. This is just the light moisturizer that oily skin types had been waiting for. Multi-dimensional care that includes: controlled hydration, non-shiny matte finish, acne (pimples) combat and a fresh, clear appearance. Green tea extracts The anti-oxidants in green tea apply the brakes on oxidation reactions that lead up to bacterial proliferation that in turn cause acne. Glycolic acid Preventing acne is better than treating it. Glycolic acid plays an important role in skin renewal and prevents build-up of skin debris that can cause acne. Light, matte finish moisturizer especially formulated for oily skin Glycolic acid helps keep skin clear Green tea extracts act against the acne formation process 100% silicone-free, non-comedogenic ingredients Paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free, as always How To Use: Dot your face with moisturizer. One dot each on forehead, both cheeks, nose & chin. That’s five dots totally. Now gently massage into skin using finger-tips, in slow upward-outward circular motion. Apply on neck as well. Price Rs.450 for 50ml. Buy here. Ingredients Aqua (Water), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerine, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, PEG 400, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Fragrance, FDA Approved Colours Packaging This moisturizer comes in a white plastic pump bottle of cylindrical shape. The pump is secured by a transparent plastic lid that shuts tightly with a blunt sound. The pump is attached to the bottle with a screw cap. So, you have the liberty to take out the product either by the pump or by opening up the screw. The moisturizer bottle has a protective outer pack made of cardboard. The product claims, ingredients and other related information are mentioned on both, the moisturizer bottle and the cardboard pack for the convenience of users. Overall the packaging is sturdy, ergonomic and travel-friendly. Color, Texture & Fragrance The moisturizer is light green in color that looks almost white in the swatch. According to the brand the color used here is of food grade. I have used products with food grade color before and their color densities were also of similar kind. The facial moisturizer appears medium thick, neither too runny nor too dense. The consistency is smooth. It blends well on even dehydrated skin. It has a mild fresh floral fragrance to it that I like very much. The smell leaves behind a subtle hint that stays for 1-3 hours. My Skin Type Oily to Combination, Acne-prone My Experience With Plum Green tea Matte Moisturizer I apply this moisturizer twice a day after cleansing and toning my face. Less is more for this product. I just need half a pump of moisturizer for my entire face and neck. It gets absorbed into my skin as I massage my face with outwards circular motion. After a minute or two it sets into dewy matte. As it contains glycolic acid, some people experience a tingling sensation immediately after application. I did not feel anything of that sort. The formula of this one is slightly richer than my Neutrogena Oil Free moisturizer. So, I do not think it will be able to give matte finish in humid summer. I checked the ingredient list in an online comedogenicity checker. It detected one comedogenic ingredient; stearic acid (a plant based fat). Since my skin does not show any bad reaction or acne-bout, I am fine with it. The company have not made any impossible claims with this product and they kept all their promises. In my opinion, a product like this could have been reachable to many more if the price was a bit lower. More From Plum Green Tea Range For Oily Acne Prone Skin Mask – Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask Toner- Plum Green Tea Alcohol Free Toner Serum- Plum Green Tea Skin Clarifying Concentrate Night Gel -Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel Likes Smells pleasant. Glycolic acid contained by the moisturizer, helps keeping skin fresh by enhancing the skin cell turn over. Green tea is known as a anti-oxidant. Hydrates my face well without making it oily. Does not cause or aggravate acne. Full ingredient list is mentioned Dislikes Costly considering the quantity. Does not give full matte finish. I did not face acne with this moisturizer, it still contains a comedo-genic ingredient, stearic acid which might give blocked pores to some. Summary: 3.75/5 Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer is a nice face moisturizer for oily to combination skin if you can higher your budget a bit. The formula is hydrating and soothing yet not overly moisturizing. It may feel heavy for extremely oily skin in summer but will work well in the colder months. Have you used this face moisturizer? What is your favorite Plum skincare or makeup product? Share in the comments below. Love. Guest Post By Sreeparna.

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