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Month: March 2020

Samaya Kapha Supplement Review

Hi friends! This is Day 6 of Pandemic Blogging here. A lot has happened lately but I hope we are all doing fine and are holding on. It’s times like these where we learn more about ourselves and about each other, and that the true measure of the strength of our characters lie in how we hold onto hope and the courage to face our challenges. So, let us all be strong, be hopeful, and be courageous.

Now is the time that we take good care of our own health so we can be as healthy as we can be and for our loved ones as well. There are a lot of things we can do. First, we really need to practice social distancing. We may not be sick but it doesn’t mean that we’re not incubating the v because we haven’t been tested at all. So, if we’re not careful, we can put our elderlies at risk. Also, even if you’re young, you can still get the v and the symptoms vary a lot for everybody. Some had had it mild while some experienced the opposite, but mind you, it’s never easy when you’re sick. So better be on the safe side, right? Apart from social distancing, we can also keep our bodies healthy, and that includes keeping up with our exercises or to simply keep moving. We may be working from home now, but it’s still important to get some fresh air (walk around the house/yard) or do our stretches so we can keep our circulations going.

 

samaya kapha supplement review

 

Another thing I like to do lately is to take my vitamins and supplements. Sometimes I used to skip this but lately, I try to make sure that I take them diligently. So, if you have some Vitamin C or any Multivitamins at home, please take them. They could potentially boost your immune system. However, times are hard nowadays and you may not be able to get your hands on any vitamins or supplements, not to mention being wary about going to your local grocery store, but it’s ok. As long as you try to keep yourself healthy by eating a more balanced diet, despite the lack of variety or availability of fruits and vegetables we can get nowadays and practice a healthy lifestyle in general, then you won’t be needing any vitamins or supplements at all. The most important thing is that you are safe and you are well.

 

samaya kapha supplement

 

samaya kapha supplement review

 

For me personally, I’ve been liking the supplements from Samaya Ayurveda. I reviewed this brand before (here and here) and I really like their natural Ayurvedic products because they are clean, vegan, kosher, non-GMO, and cruelty-free. As someone whose Dosha (bodily energy in Ayurvedic medicine) belongs to the Kapha range, I had a chance to try Samaya’s Kapha Supplements (60 capsules: ยฃ39) which contain a blend of Ayurvedic herbs, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, CoQ10, Turmeric, Gotu Kola, Aloe Vera, and Ginger among other things. These ingredients help to promote energy, metabolism, skin collagen formation, tissue repair, and immunity support, as well as it helps in balancing oily skin which a lot of Kapha people like me tend to experience. I love that this supplement is made of natural ingredients and this doesn’t irritate my stomach. Also, this has no aftertaste and I haven’t experienced any side-effects. I’ve been taking this for a couple of weeks now and this helps in improving my energy level and this also helps with my skin. I start to notice a more subtle glow and I will keep taking this to see if this improves my skin’s elasticity as well. I also like that this has the essential vitamins needed for strong immunity which is beneficial nowadays. Apart from the healthy ingredients that this supplement has, I also like its sleek packaging which comes in a beautiful matte jar and is safe and easy to store anywhere. Overall, I recommend that you take a look at this au-naturel supplement and hope you enjoy it as much I do.

 

samaya ayurveda kapha supplement

 

samaya ayurveda

 

What are the vitamins and supplements you’re taking nowadays? What are your tips to keep yourself healthy while on self-quarantine?

 

*Thanks to Samaya Ayurveda for providing this supplement. The reviews and opinions herein are solely mine.

 

You can purchase this product by clicking HERE, or for more info, visit http://www.samayaayurveda.com

 

Take care everyone.

 

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Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick Review + Swatches

 

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick

 

How are you all my virtual friends? This is Day 2 of Pandemic Blogging. How have you been adjusting to life in a quarantined world? I hope you are all doing fine. Let’s keep our spirits up and let’s hang in there. In the meantime, let me distract you with a few goodies from Kaja Beauty.ย 

 

In this post, we’ll be reviewing the Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick (0.049 oz: 17 USD). A lot of you are wondering how this particular Kaja lip product performs, and I gotta say that I’m really amazed by this product so far. As you all know, I’m not quite a fan of shiny lip products, especially glosses and shimmers, since I’m more of a matte lipstick-lover type. But I do love a few high-performing and hydrating lip glosses, one of them is from Chanel Coco Rouge Glossimer (seen here), and I think I may have found another holy grail lip gloss in the name of Kaja Heart Melter.

 

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick in sweet talk

 

The Kaja Heart Melter is a heart-shaped slim lip gloss stick that is formulated with Argan Oil and Plum-Seed Oil. It’s meant to be hydrating and nourishing on the lips while delivering shine at the same time. There are no harsh ingredients in this lip product and this is definitely non-sticky.ย 

 

To apply this lip gloss stick, you have to click on its bottom part twice or thrice to release enough product. The product itself will melt on the lips easily and since it is heart-shaped, it conforms well on the cupid’s bow upon application.

 

Kaja Beauty sent me three shades to try.

 

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick review

 

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick hunny bun, crazy 4u, sweet talk swatches

 

02 Sweet Talk – Bubblegum pink.ย 

 

03 Crazy 4U – Soft rosy mauve. A mid-mauve rose.

 

05 Hunny Bun – Described as Pink Nude, but it looks more like spiced-cinnamon to me.

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick lip swatchI find the packaging of this Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss to be so cute and colorful. I also think that this is very easy to use or apply. When it comes to the finish, I don’t find this lip gloss to be very shiny or overly glossy. I think the shine is just enough and this even looks velvety after a few minutes of application. What I really love about this gloss is the way it feels on the lips, which is very balmy and smooth. Also, for being a gloss, this is very pigmented and staining, which can last for a couple of hours on the lips. With that being said, this lip gloss is definitely now on my holy grail list.

 

Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick in hunny bun

 

Have you ever tried any of Kaja Beauty’s lip products? What is your favorite lip gloss?

 

*Thanks to Kaja Beauty(Memebox/Sephora) for sending these glosses. As always, all opinions are solely mine. Stay tuned for more Kaja Beauty reviews.

 

Sending you all virtual hugs and love. Take Care.

 

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Winter Eyeshadow Favorites

top winter eyeshadows

 

Hello! In just a few days, Spring will be here and before you know it, there will be more sunny days and lots of colorful blooms. Even though we are at a trying time nowadays, I hope for new seasons and new beginnings. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, please stay safe, stay healthy, stay strong, and be well. This too shall pass. So, before we end this season, I would like to share with you some of my top picks in eyeshadow palettes. These are the ones I’ve been enjoying since last Fall and also this Winter. These picks are not comprehensive since there are other palettes I also love but I prefer to feature them separately in my succeeding reviews.ย 

 

In this collection, you will find a combination of high-end eyeshadow palettes, along with some drugstore palettes as well.

 

Take a look.

 

Dior BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette in Amber Neutrals review

 

The Dior BACKSTAGE Eyeshadow Palette in Amber Neutrals is one of my top picks for this season’s eyeshadow look. I love how beautiful all the shades look and they are all saturated with very good pigments. Even the whole packaging of this eyeshadow is TDF and the type you would reluctantly use because it’s just so pretty. The shades in this palette are on the very warm coppery and bronzey side plus with an intense shade of matte red which is so perfect for Fall-Winter. There is also another Backstage Eyeshadow Palette released recently by Dior, and it’s the Rosewood Neutrals which looks so ethereal and so intriguing. I will investigate that palette soon.

 

dior backstage eye palette amber neutrals swatch

 

chanel multi effect quadra eyeshadow

For gorgeous well-curated matte eyeshadows, you can’t go wrong with the Chanel Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadows in Candeur et Expรฉrience, Clair Obscur, and Blurry Mauve. These are my go-tos for a quick, easy to apply, and wearable matte look. I love how these compacts complement my eye color and they look so natural and so pigmented as well. Also, these are easy to travel. See the swatch of Clair Obscur here, and the Blurry Mauve here. Also, if you haven’t seen the Spring-Summer releases of Chanel Beauty, see some of them here.

 

chanel candeur et experience eyeshadow swatch

 

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette in honeymoon, Pat McGrath Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Seduction

Pat McGrath Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Seduction – This palette is still the mothership and the queen of all my eyeshadow palettes. There is a lot of love and attention to details in PMG’s Mothership eyeshadows, and this Bronze Seduction palette is still, in my opinion, the best eyeshadow palette PMG has ever created. This palette is the ultimate Fall-Winter eye makeup look vibe, and its packaging is so well-done. See the swatch here.

 

 

 

Lately, Tom Ford has released more shades of its iconic Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette and some of them are on my wishlist. However, out of all the TF Eye Color Quads, the Honeymoon quad is probably the prettiest, if not one of them. I feel like you can wear all of its shades at any season, but I can definitely see myself constantly reaching out for it during Fall-Winter. Take note that the bottom right shade may look purplish online or in some photos, but in reality, it actually looks more brown.

 

tom ford eye color quad honeymoon swatches

 

Drugstore

 

e.l.f Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette in Sunset

 

e.l.f. rose gold eyeshadow palette in sunset swatch

 

e.l.f. mad for matte eyeshadow nude mood review

 

There are two e.l.f eyeshadows I’m loving this season and it’s the Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette in Sunset and the Mad for Matte Eyeshadow in Nude Mood. These affordable eyeshadows are so pigmented, buttery soft, and they have very very minimal fallouts. I can apply them without a lid primer and they still stay put throughout the day. I love that they don’t irritate my lids and the shades are reminiscent of Urban Decay’s Naked Heat and the original Naked palette.

 

Nyx Love Lust Disco Shadow Palette in Rosรฉ And Play review

 

Last but not the least is the very beautiful Nyx Love Lust Disco Shadow Palette in Rosรฉ And Play. This palette is so stunning with its rose-gold pinkish tones that are not only perfect for Fall and Winter but are also perfect as transitional eyeshadow shades for this coming Spring and Summer. The compact itself looks very delightful, and each shade looks fun and unique. Unfortunately, Nyx discontinued this palette, but you can still find the golden version of this palette at Macy’s.ย 

 

nyx love lust disco rose and play swatch

 

These are some of my top picks in Eyeshadow palettes since last Fall and also this Winter. I would also like to mention and add the latest palettes from Viseart in this roundup, but I will be doing a separate review of this brand soon. So, stay tuned guys.

 

Have you tried any of these eyeshadow palettes before? What are the drugstore palettes you’re loving this season?

 

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