O.S.T. Original Pure Vitamin C 20 Serum - Pre-view

I wasn't a serum user and always wondered if these type of 'lotions' actually benefit the skin or are simply terms used for marketing things to the consumer. But when I tried out the OFRA B5 serum (reviewed HERE) I really liked what it did to my skin. That was when I first read up about serums seriously and realized what I had been missing.

O.S.T. Original Pure Vitamin C 20 Serum

What are the benefits of Vitamin C

When I got to try out the OST Vitamin C20 Serum I first did a bit of research on what Vitamin C does to your skin and how it works. So first let me share with you my findings

1. Vitamin C prevents oxidization of skin (for proof you can apply vitamin C to a slice of an apple and you will notice it does not oxidize like a regular slice does - vitamin C acts like a barrier) - it does the similar thing to your skin - and hence prevents aging. 
2. Vitamin C is listed as Ascorbic Acid in skin care products. To make direct application gentle for the skin it is usually mixed with glycerin.

Online Shopping for Foreign Brands in India

Looking for some Foreign and Indian brands in one place? Looking for a COD option as well? Fret not because I have found this online shopping option within India (yes no foreign shipments involved) and the best part is that the products are on discount most of the time!

BeautyKafe.com - the name stuck out because of the spelling - and the site - well you go to the landing page of the website and all these brands on discount attract you like there is no tomorrow!

A little about Beautykafe.com in their own words
"Beautykafe.com is an online megastore with specialisation in beauty products. Our idea is to make best of the products available to everybody at best price and with minimum efforts. Now you need to go tired looking aroung for the right product for your skin or hair at the local cosmetic store. 

At beautykafe, we are trying to build a platform where it is easy for you to decide the right product for your beauty goals.

Beautykafe is undoubtly the best place to buy all your beauty essential and here are some of the reasons for you to belive on us. Largest collection of Beauty products with over 400 top brands. Unbelievable prices and offers.

Free shipping* to over 4000 pincodes in india.
Exception shopping experice and customer service.
30 days return policy."

Shipping is free if order total is above Rs 500. The search feature of the website works well, individual product listings allow you to filter based on brand, skin type, special skin concerns, product color and of course price.

I was ecstatic to see Bobbi Brown, NYX, and my favourite Sally Hansen along with a host of other brands.
One thing that I really liked is the ability to search by 'solutions' - so if you have frizzy hair you can chose that and the website will list down all products that are suited for frizzy hair. Similarly you have solutions for skin like acne and other topics both for skin and hair. I think this really helps finding the right products easily!

Have you shopped from beautykafe.com? I will share my shopping experience once I've actually placed my order. Till then do leave your comments if you have shopped with them.

Don't forget to participate in the ongoing giveaway HERE and also let me know if you want to see other products added to the blog sale HERE.

Blog Sale Preview

Hi all, if you follow me on Facebook you must already know that I have started working on a blog sale.

Yes this is going to be my first blog sale and I need your support to make it a success. You will have to be patient with me as the preparations are taking more time than I had imagined. I've spent two days photographing things, sanitizing them and keeping them safely.

Here is a preview (this is just a glimpse, there will be many more products on sale!)

Blog Sale Preview

Till the blog sale goes live I won't be able to do product reviews. I am trying my best to make this go live on 27th Feb. Follow me on Facebook HERE to stay updated. The sale will be on first come first serve basis. As soon as the sale goes live I will update Facebook so make sure you are tuned in.

Till then, stay happy, check your wallets, sit back and relax!