Nykaa Winter Sale Haul & Experience of shopping on Nykaa.com

Hi Friends !! 

Welcome back .. I hope you guys are doing great .. !! 

2016 is almost over .. So first I thought I would like to take a moment to thank each one of you for being so supportive and for the humongous response for my blogging .. I am deeply humbled and It has given me a prime source of inspiration and encouragement to write better .. So Thank-you Everyone ..!! 

Since it's an year end .. I thought of doing something different..So instead of blogging a product review.. I will sharing my experience with the Nykaa Winter Sale that is ongoing and also will share all the products that I ordered from there.. So let's get started.

For all of you who are not aware of what a Nykaa sale haul is .. Nykaa.com is basically an online shopping website for beauty products .. It has a wide variety of brands available to choose from and they also have their own in-house Nykaa brand products available.. You basically have to just visit their site i.e Nykaa.com or use their Nykaa app on mobile and create an account .. And just get started by exploring the products / new arrivals etc .. add stuff you need to the cart and place an order like any other online shopping site.

It takes around say  a week for so to get the products .. Nykaa courier service is rather slow and there is a scope of improvement there is what I feel. .

Products I Ordered: 

As you can see in the image above .. I ordered quite a few products and was rather very excited for each one of them to arrive...

I ordered the following : 

1. Maybelline The Colossal Liner - Black + Free Moisture Extreme Lipstick - 814 Dusky Mauve....Amt: Rs. 425.10
2. Maybelline New York Superstay 24 Color 2 Step Lipstick -Shades - 020 Continuous Coral...Amt: Rs. 510.00.
3. Gala Of London Nail Polish Remover 100ml ....Amt: Rs. 113.00
4. Lakme 9 To 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen SPF 50...Amt: Rs. 375.00
5. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water ..Size Variant - 50ml...Amt: Rs. 250.00
6. Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Shampoo...Size Variant - 340ml..Amt: Rs. 200.00
7. Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Conditioner..Amt: Rs. 300.00.
8. Naturica Repair Intensive Mask For Very Dry, Damaged Hair...Amt: Rs. 504.00.
9. The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain - 01 Pink Hibiscus...Amt: Rs. 846.00.(Can't find it now.. :( ) 
10. Nykaa Fall Winter Matte Nail Enamel Collection..Shades - Sapphire Dreams 115..Amt: Rs. 199.00.
11. Nykaa Fall Winter Matte Nail Enamel Collection..Shades - Blue Jellybean 128...Amt: Rs. 199.00.
12. Nykaa Festive Matte Nail Enamel - Raspberry Tart 109...Amt: Rs. 199.00.
13. The Body Shop British Rose Eau De Toilette...Amt: Rs. 1101.00. (Again can't find it ) 
14. Nykaa December, 2016 Promotion Female Handbag Pouch...Amount:Free (Check in the image)

I have provided links for each of the product in case you want to know more about them ..you can visit the link and explore further.

My Shopping Experience with Nykaa.com: 

I will start off by mentioning that finding all the products you need under one roof is a bliss .. it saves a lot of time .. discounts are great.. product quality is assured as they are all branded.. you can search and sort products at your convenience in the required price range .. and the biggest benefit is .. you get to buy stuff that you actually need without being influenced by salesgirls who sometimes may convince you on buying things that basically you don't need..hehe ... yes.. I am a victim of this .. so I am much glad that Nykaa.com saves the day!!  

So I bought a couple of things out of which most of the stuff was something that I need almost every other day like shampoo , conditioner , rose water , eye liner etc.. 

The products were very easy to find and add to the cart .. pay and I was done ! 

All of these products came well packaged in a cardboard box with proper bubble wrap to help save the product .. However the entire order was broken into smaller chunks while the delivery happened so I did not get all the products at the same time .. some came early.. and some were delayed.. Nykaa intimidated in a generic message that they are experiencing some delays in delivery due to heavy demands during sale time .. so that was understandable.. so I had no complaints with the total order being arriving separately in smaller  chunks.. The packaging was also good as every product was bubble wrapped to save from damages .. However the nail remover was not sealed well before bubble wrap and that did flow through .. :( ..

I was quite satisfied with the overall experience.. till the time that I received my Nykaa Fall Winter Matte Nail Enamel (2 shades .. Raspberry tart and Blue Jellybean in a broken condition with nailpaint flowing through.. I was very lucky that these nail enamels came in a separate courier else it would have ruined all other products.. 

So I raised a complaint (Service Request) to get my issue resolved and .. ya the issue was resolved within no time .. This however was a big turnoff to me .. But I am sure this happens with any other online shopping too .. Another turnoff for me was .. when I placed order for The Body Shop British Rose Eau De Toilette.. it was available .. But later when the order was completed and payment was done . . I received a message saying it's out of stock and they initiated a refund...so again I was quite irritated .. for a fact that if the product was not available it should have been mentioned as out of stock .. I don't know what happened there .. it may be that there was some parallel order and by the time my order was done it may have gone out of stock .. but the chances of that happening is very rare & bleak... 

Nevertheless despite all this experience remaining all other products came intact ...The discounts were satisfactory .. there were so many deals that were worth the catch .. and I received a beautiful golden pouch free with an order of 3500 .. and I felt all's well that ends well .. and i was back to being Happy Me !! 

I am sure all of you might have faced similar situations while shopping online or even had better experience than mine... Share in you stories and experiences as I would love to hear from you guys .. 

Let me know if you liked reading this blog .. as it was more of an experience rather than a product review .. so I can blog more such experiences.. 

Final Take ..

Shopping with Nykaa was overall mixed experience .. it was god in terms of deals I got and the products I was able to find under one roof .. And on the other hand there was some sour experience in terms of some product deliverables.. But in the end things got resolved ..

Hope you enjoyed reading this product review !!

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Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels (Black Cherry Pie and White Chocolate Ganache) - Product Review

Hi Friends !! 

Welcome back .. I hope you guys are doing great .. !! 

Lately I have been doing online shopping a lot ... as sometimes laziness just takes over me and I prefer getting stuff at the convenience of my comfort level .. Nykaa has been one of my most preferred sites and I keep browsing , even for casual timepass to keep myself updated with the new launches and products in the market.Nykaa has its own in-house brand and they have various products in their in house brand. I , being a nail junkie ordered 2 shades from their Matte Nail Enamels and later I regretted not buying the whole collection.

Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels (Black Cherry Pie and White Chocolate Ganache)

Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Collection includes 12 beautiful shades and I will be reviewing 2 shades out of these .. they are Black Cherry Pie (Shade No.08) and White Chocolate Ganache (Shade No. 07)

To know more about my take on the nail enamels please keep on reading !! 

Which Brand is it ?? : 

Nykaa.com is a premier online beauty and wellness destination. It offers beauty and wellness products for men and women at best prices. The products are 100 percent genuine and authentic, sourced directly from the brands. Nykaa is famous for a hassle-free shopping experience, the virtual makeover tool, beauty advice and assistance on the phone, free expert advice and articles on beauty trends and tutorials and celebrity looks. You have the option of paying via Cash on Delivery, Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking processed through secure and trusted gateways. Now it.s easy to shop for makeup, skincare, hair, bath and body, fragrances, herbal, wellness, mom and baby, and gift products on Nykaa. Avail of some great offers on beauty and wellness products as well. Nykaa also offers free home delivery for many brands.

Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels (Black Cherry Pie and White Chocolate Ganache)

The Product Claims : 

Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer Collection :

Get your nails runway ready with Nykaa's Matte Nail Lacquer Collection. Keep these gorgeous shades on standby for the times when you want a more sophisticated vibe. Presenting tempting shades that dry to a stunning matte finish, this collection is dedicated for the ‘It’ girl in you. It's time to embrace your chic, daring side with these alluring matte nail paints.

Our fashion-forward matte nail polish collection is bound to win every fashionista’s heart with its rich pigments and long-lasting color. From urban-chic pastels to daring deep hues, our matte collection has something for your every mood.They come in 12 beautiful shades.

• The exquisite matte-finish nail polish formula guarantees one stroke, high-pigment matte perfection.
• Its superior patented two-fold plasticizer prevents chipping.
• It contains a UV filter that resists discoloration and offers a rich color pay-off.
• Smooth and gorgeous coverage in a single coat and a stunning, plumping effect in a double coat.
• These beautiful shades will make sure your nails are best-dressed always.

How does it Look and smell like ?:

Packaging  :

Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels (Black Cherry Pie and White Chocolate Ganache)

• It comes in a simple square shaped transparent glass bottle with a black colored screw cap attached with a brush to apply the nail paint.
• The nail paint shade color can be seen through the transparent bottle.
• The shade details are mentioned on the body with some other relevant details.
• Packaging is decent , simple & mess free.

Consistency:

• Consistency is neither too thick nor too thin.
• It is perfect consistency to apply with ease on the nails.
• The nailpaint glides very smoothly
• It dries up pretty fast .. that I felt was pretty cool as I didn't have to wait forever for it to dry before applying second coat.
• After it dried up .. I touched it a gazillions times as my nails felt very smooth :) 

Color Payoff :

• I noticed that it took me 2 coats to get a proper color payoff on my nails.
• The color pay off and consistency might vary from shade to shade.Like for example .. when I applied Black Cherry Pie shade , initial first coat was more like dark grape color .. second coat however gave a proper Black ..Violet-ish shade which was the expected shade .. also the consistency was little thin as compared to white nail enamel...Where as White Chocolate Ganache color came out as expected just in single coat and it felt that it was thicker consistency than the black nail paint. .. So basically the color payoff & consistency will all depend on the shade you buy.
• Fragrance .. was like any other nail paint.It would have been so interesting if they would smell similar to the shade they relate to .. like Cherries :) 

Swatches :

Please find the swatches for  Black Cherry Pie and White Chocolate Ganache

Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels (Black Cherry Pie(Right) and White Chocolate Ganache(left)) Swatches

Variants Available:

There are 12 shades available in the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamels. All the shades are beautiful and everyday wear be it in office or casual.I absolutely loved this range.

 How I like to use this :

I am very regular with applying nail paint and nail art , so I usually start off with removing any previous nail paint , cut and file my nails followed by applying a nail protector having vitamin E oil benefits. Then finally I apply my nail paint . I had to apply 2 coats of Nykaa's matte nail paint as the color did not come completely with a single coat.The nail paint dries quickly and settles as complete matte and feels extremely smooth to touch.It lasted for 3 days on average when I did less work in kitchen or in water .. It started to chip off after around 3 days.

Key Ingredients :

Ingredients are not listed onto the bottlle itself , however the Nykaa Website gives an insight of the details about the product .. 
The Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer Collection is FIVE FREE. These matte nail polish formulas are not only made without the three most common chemicals found in nail polishes (Toluene, DBP and Formaldehyde), but also without two other very dangerous chemicals (Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor).
The Nykaa Matte Collection is NOT tested on animals and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
The nail enamel bottle itself has the following info shown :

How much does it Cost? !! :

It costs for Rs199 for 9 ml..  Buy Here ! 

What Did I like about this product ?:

• It glides on very smooth.
• The color payoff is good.
• Packaging is simple.
• Stays for around 3-4 days.
• It contains a UV filter that resists discoloration and offers a rich color pay-off.
• It has a decent coverage in single stroke . Two strokes makes the color plump up.
• Nice variants available to choose from.
• Good quality for the price you pay.

What did I dislike about this product:

No complaints as such .. I could only wish that the color payoff was better even with a single coat , but since it settles as matte I don't think it's a big deal breaker for me .

Recommended to use ?? 

Yes , It's freaking Matte Nail Paints ... You can certainly give it a try .. there are various color options available , so feel free to experiment ! 

Final Take & Rating !! : 

Rating would be : 4/5 

If you have already used this product, then please share your experience in the comment section below.I would love to know your take on the product as well as the blog.!!

Hope you enjoyed reading this product review !!

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PS : Special thanks to my dear friend Teju for helping me out with the swatches and feedback :)