Read My Lips Contest - Win Za #PowerOfBeauty Hamper

Power of Beauty is one that speaks without words, that captivates with its radiant simplicity and that inspires creation of more beauty.

Za, the premium beauty brand from The House of Shiseido associated with an exceptional artist, Sharon Nayak, to create a fantastical visual story with the theme “The Power of Beauty” inspired by Za Perfect Solution Youth Whitening Serum.

Sharon’s art celebrates a world that is innocent, glamorous, feminine, modern, powerful and everything beautiful through 22 stunning works that brings alive the concept of the Power of Beauty.

Following is the art work called ‘Read My Lips’ by Sharon Nayak.

Read My Lips Contest - Win Za #PowerOfBeauty Hamper

I invite you to share your version of “Read my Lips” and post images that are inspired by this art. Make sure you tag me in your posts and #PowerOfBeauty

For twitter tag @shilpagandotra
For Facebook and Instagram tag @OurExternalWorld

Be creative and let your pictures be beautiful. One lucky winner will win a hamper containing

The #PowerOfBeauty - Za Perfect Solution Youth Whitening Serum - Review

The #PowerOfBeauty - Za Perfect Solution Youth Whitening Serum - Review

It's time to reveal to you the Power Of Beauty! Let's unbox the product together and find out more about it.

A little black box with a lovely pink satin ribbon, feminine and mysterious!

The #PowerOfBeauty - Za Perfect Solution Youth Whitening Serum - Review

What you hold in your hands is the elixir of skin clarity and youth retention. Since the time of Cleopatra we know women have tried to retain their youth. And here in my hands I hold a product that promises just that!

Za Perfect Solutions Cleansing Foam - Review and Price

Today I'm sharing the review of a cleanser I have used quite a lot as I got a couple of samples in my beauty boxes. Za Perfect Solution Cleansing Foam is a companion to the Za Perfect Solution moisturiser that I have raved about in its review and also in my top skin-care finds of 2014. 

Za Perfect Solutions Cleansing Foam - Review and Price

Za Perfect Solution cleansing foam comes in a flip cap tube. The color of the packaging is the same signature packaging as other products from the Za Perfect Solution range. The cleanser is a thick cream formula which smells very nice. It foams well and a small amount is needed for the entire face and neck. 

Price: Rs 399 (100gm)

[You can buy it HERE at flipkart.com]

Za Perfect Solutions Cleansing Foam - Review and Price

The cleansing foam is formulated with nature-derived plant seed extracts and marine collagen.

Best Skincare Products of 2014

Here is another post in my series of the best of 2014. Today I'm talking all about skincare. The market is literally flooded with skincare brands and it is so difficult to decide what to try and what not to. Here is my list of the best skincare products of 2014. Based on my personal experience with over a dozen brands this year, I have picked out the ones that work for almost all skin types. So if you plan on making use of the Christmas/New Year sales to stock up on some of the great products do read ahead on products I think are totally worth trying.

You can click on the title of the product to read the full review.

Best Moisturizer For Face - Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer
This moisturizer has won the Elle Beauty Award 2014 and the award is truely well deserved. A staple in my daily skin-care routine now, Za Perfect Solution has been a great find of 2014.

Best Moisturizer For Face - Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer

Best Body Wash - Fruttini Ginger and Passion Fruit Body Wash
A body wash with an exotic fragrance, great moisturizing properties and a wonderful shower companion, Fruttini Ginger & Passion Fruit Body Wash is still stocked up in my bathroom!

Best Body Wash - Fruttini Ginger and Passion Fruit Body Wash

Best Body Scrub -  Iraya Neem And Basil Scrubbing Shower Gel
This shower gel wins over all others I have tried because it cleanses the skin without drying it out and also banishes all acne over time. This is a sure shot must have for any one who suffers from bacne.

Best Body Scrub -  Iraya Neem And Basil Scrubbing Shower Gel

Best Moisturizer For Body - Hydromax Emollient Cream
This is perfect for tackling all dry skin issues in winters - if you are still looking for a cream do check this one out. Image taken from brand website since I haven't been able to shoot it yet. Full review will follow soon.

Best Moisturizer Of 2014 - Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer

Reviewing and sharing products that have really worked for you is a whole different experience indeed. It takes months of trials with various products until you hit upon that one product where you go 'wow','finally'!

When I was sent this product by the Za team to try out I saw it had this 'Winner Elle Beauty Awards 2014- Skincare' written on it. And I said, OK, it might be a winner but wait till it has to tackle my troubled skin. I'm sure no one at the Elle office has skin like mine so we'll see. My past experiences with Za products have been nice so I wasn't scared of trying it out. For the entire month of November I let the Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer (along with the Za Perfect Solution Foaming Cleanser) work on my skin. Read on to know how it fared.

 Best Moisturizer Of 2014 - Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer

The Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer comes in the classic deep pink packaging with the silver font. The bottle is hourglass shaped with a screw cap. The mouth of the bottle is big enough to dispense the right amount of moisturizer without over spilling.

 Best Moisturizer Of 2014 - Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer

Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer is white in color with a translucent feel to it. It is very light weight to touch, non-greasy and with no strong fragrance. The moisturizer sinks into your skin like water. I used this moisturizer on my super troublesome skin. I have areas of the face which keep breaking out contrasted by areas which are becoming parch dry due to the change in weather.

You can buy this online at Amazon-ZaPerfectSolution or Flipkart

The Za Perfect Solution Moisturizer was able to address both areas with ease. Yes, the parched dry parts of the face feel non dry and...

Review: Za Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream

Today I'm reviewing the Za Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream from the house of Shiseido. I have previously used the Za True White Night cream and quite liked it. You can read the review HERE.

Review: Za-Shiseido Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream

The Za Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream comes in a tub packaging quite similar to the Za True White Night cream. The packaging this time is a gorgeous deep pink - perfectly in sync with the luxurious night cream theme that the cream portrays.

Review: Za-Shiseido Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream

The cream itself is white in color and has a thick gel like consistency. It goes on watery on application and simply gets soaked up into the skin (even oily areas on my face seem to drink it all up)