Fabcurate Review Online fabric shopping store India

For me, fabrics by the meter hold an extraordinary place, because of so many memories that it brings. Going to the section of the market lined with Fabric shops when visiting Kolkata is one of the strongest memories I have of visiting my hometown every summer. After buying loads and loads of fabrics of various materials, the visit to the designated tailors used to make me giddy and excited with all the ideas on how I'd customize every bit of my outfit and put together the most unique clothes. My friends back home used to be so jealous that I always had the most unique dresses, salwars, tops and so much more, all thanks to my Mom's and my endeavours at the fabric shopping from the market.

Yellow saree made in combination with two fabrics from Fabcurate

Lately, I haven't had the chance to do any of this. One, Because COVID-19 made it impossible to go out all day in search of the perfect patterns and materials, and second, I don't think I have the patience anymore to dig through rolls and rolls of fabric at the fabric stores to find what I am looking for. 

That is where shopping for textiles online from Fabcurate comes into the picture. They curate the most trending prints and patterns alongside the traditional Indian handloom fabrics, so I get everything I need in one place, which makes my fabric material shopping online super easy.

So, for this post mainly I ordered a few fabrics from the Fabcurate website, and believe me I was surprised pleasantly. I had shopped for a few handloom pieces of cotton fabrics before, but this was my first time shopping for pleated fabric, high GSM chiffon and high-quality satin. I was happy with what I bought the first time, but this time around I was blown away. No seriously!

So a bit of backstory here - I bought satin fabric, specifically Japan satin, a few months back from some other seller, but I was so utterly disappointed with the cheap quality of fabric that I didn't use it for anything at all. 

I bought Japan Satin from Fabcurate, and believe me, this is the softest, most luxurious satin I have laid my hands on. Let's now go through each product I shopped from the curated store of fabrics. 

Japan Satin from Fabcurate with tie-dye done by hand

1. Japanese Satin with hand Tie-dye - 

The Tie Dye particularly caught my eye, because I wanted to get a Selkie / Tueta Matoshi-inspired flowy dress. I was a bit sceptical when placing the order for this one, but turned out to be my favourite out of the lot. 

2. Plain premium yellow Chiffon - 

This looks like liquid gold in the sun! I kid you not. Any High-quality chiffon is judged by its flow and shine. This particular one checks both the boxes. I got this to put together a sari, inspired by Ravena Tandon's saree in Tip Tip Barsa Pani. No remake there! But I am putting this saree together with a heavier fabric as the bottom or pleat part. 

3. Butter Silk in Yellow –

This is what I mentioned above. I came across Butter silk fabrics as a category for the first time on Fabcurate. This is why I like to buy fabric online now because then I get to know more about what is new easily. Even if I am just browsing through the online material store, I get ideas like this one, to make it a custom sari!

Yellow satin chiffon and butter silk together with a green blouse make for a great sari

Love how shiny the pleats are of the Butter silk and how flowy the chiffon is , best of both worlds

4. Butter silk in baby pink –

Now, what is butter silk-like? It is the softest, most pliable material I have come across which has the most subtle sheen through it. Feels very comfortable on the skin, but it is not the fabric to go for if you are looking to make something light and flowy. I am planning to get a body-fitting kurta done with this particular piece of cloth, to make a very chic and subtle outfit, like this beautiful pink-coloured cloth.

Butter silk in Pink from Fabcurate

5. Digitally printed georgette pleated fabric –

Now, lastly, the start of the show! This gorgeous pleated fabric with a stunning rainbow gradient is a show stopper! And this is what I loved from the collection at FabCurate as an online shop for clothing material, they have the most unique stuff! I straight away knew I want to use the fabric as it is and as a sari! I have styled this one with a rainbow-checked blouse as well, to give it that quirky factor, but I can style it with any blouse in any colour and it will make for a different outfit!

Will add a belt the next time I wear this, otherwise it is a bit difficult to manage the pallu of sari

Pleated rainbow fabric makes up for a stunning saree

Each one of the fabrics I have mentioned above is of top textile material and quality. And I am already putting multiple lengths of fabric in my cart at the Fabcurate fabric website!

 Thesto review

 

Wearing the silver snake chain with minimal outfit and makeup

 

As soon as a saw the chunky buckle of this belt, I had to get it! and so happy that I did. I used to wear stretchy belts with wooden buckles a lot in the 2000s and this was a fond throwback! It looked so good with the two outfits I wore this with. One, as you can see here with a skirt and I also wore it with a flared dress to cinch the waist, and it looked fabulous! The quality is okay of the belt, because after I wore it the second time the elastic of the belt in a couple of places came out of the weaves of the belt, which I had to resolve.

Vintage inspired styling of accessories from Thesto Haul

Loved the stack of bracelets and the contrast the bag brought to the whole outfit

The black heart earring from my Thesto Haul

SNP prep peptaronic toner review India for Indian skin 

SNP Prep Toner review Peptaronic toner

SNP prep peptaronic toner review by Indian beauty blogger Bangalore

Now let me tell you this, even though I was exploring and learning about the most commonly used ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide etc in 2018 - 2019, I was not as invested in learning it all very seriously. The skincare community was also more relaxed and result-based than granular research-based.  
I think the Isolation during the first few lockdowns of Covid- 19, Maskne and the "rise of Skinfluencers" in 2020 kind of pushed me to learn more, to solve my maskne issues, to be relevant and provide value to you as my reader. Because it is simple you gotta level up if your peers do too and you gotta learn more to solve your issues. 

Packaging of the peptaronic toner

Quantity and review of peptaronic toner

So what I feel of the product is what you would like to know after all, right? To put it shortly I love it.

Especially to boost the skin’s retention of moisture and make it supple during winter this works very very well. I layered this toner with serums containing niacinamide and with moisturizers containing ceramides and they seem to be working the best in combination.

I also started using it during my daytime routine and layered it with my Vitamin C serum, the layering sequence being Vitamin C, Mist, Toner and it seemed to work well. When using this I skipped using any other product containing HA as well. I also went on to use this only at night as it started making my skin slightly oily as the weather got warmer. It felt heavy on the skin during the daytime so I skipped it.

I tried it with my moisturizers, a few different ones, and it all felt the same during the day. A tad bit heavy and oily.

So apart from the things I tried and the experience that I had I really liked what results from this product showed me. This is a toner you would want to get if you want your skin to look glowing and supple.  this is not a product that will help you miraculously transform the texture of your skin or reduce dark spots etc,  but it will give your skin a healthy appearance and a healthy field which I think is something that I go for especially during the winters in Bangalore.  The appearance of pores is also reduced considerable e when using this particular product as in general, the skin barrier remains healthy due to the ingredients of this particular toner. 

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You would find a lot of reviews about the SNP prep Peptaronic serum and toner on the internet, But not many are relevant for Indian skin or weather. Hence I hope this helps you, If you have any other questions feel free to drop me a message on Instagram - @Priyanjana is my handle or drop me a comment below and I will respond.

I can say I recommend this product for normal to dry skin, for use at night, without much layering. and that in short is my review of the peptaronic toner.

I would love to try out more K-beauty products like the SNP prep peptaronic toner and share my view on how they perform on Indian skin and conditions. Let me know what you'd like to read about next from a combination, sensitive and acne-prone skin person!  

Double cleansing | Skincare basics for Indian skin 

I hope you are doing okay, amidst this global crisis. 

I know we are all struggling in our own ways, but each of us has something to be grateful for, Hold on to that. Practice gratitude exercises, not every day, but don't forget, it is very important to count your blessings now, more than ever. 

Even if that is as simple as healthy skin, that you are grateful for. If that is not the case, let me tell you how to get started, and let's start with getting squeaky clean skin, while keeping it healthy. THAT IS the first step to good skin after all right!?

This method or skincare trend, which has been essentially around since makeup, has gained the spotlight it deserves pretty recently. 

It is as simple as it sounds and perfect for Indian summer and Indian skin. Double cleansing. 

If you have heard about it, you must have thought "How to double cleanse"  or "How do I get started with double cleansing" or "when to double cleanse, will it suit me" or even "Do the products I own work for double cleansing". Well, now the last one can be different for each one of us. But I will try to get you started and clear all your doubts to the best of my ability. So let's start!

Why is double cleansing good for Indian skin and climate? 

The tropical climate equals sweat, dust, pollution coming together to clog your skin. And I am hoping you are also applying the proper amount of sunscreen all year round but especially in summers, be it physical or chemical, which needs to be cleaned off properly. Then, if you are wearing makeup on top of it all, you can't even think about missing this. No, no! That will be criminal. 

There are a few benefits for different skin concerns too like double cleansing is great for textured or mature skin. But today, we are focusing on Indian skin and why it works very well because of the climate overall. 

Double cleansing is a simple two-step facial cleansing method typically done using an oil-based cleanser first and then followed with a water/gel-based cleanser. 

First things first, since this is a straightforward thing, you might be thinking "how do I select my products". Right? But to do that you must know why the need for this? I have linked a few articles at the end for you to read and help you decide from few options for various skin types

First and second cleanse together form the practice of Double cleansing

SO here goes the How to Double cleanse for Indian skin- 

Step 1 - Oil-based cleansing 

The first step is aimed at cleaning any makeup/sunblock off your skin or any trapped sebum and oil gently. The oil or balm helps in tackling the stubborn particles off of your skin. This can be done by an Oil or a balm-based cleanser. If you want to give this a try without spending anything, try using a little bit of coconut oil for this step.

Micellar waters are also good, based on what I have heard from my skincare blogger friends, but I didn't find it helpful. But that also depends on the skin type, and theirs is different than mine. So feel free to give this a try if you have micellar water lying around your beauty cabinet!

How to - Take the required amount of the oil or balm and gently massage  onto your skin, till the makeup visibly melts and comes off. In case, you don't have makeup on, the skin starts feeling slightly calm and tight, that is when you need to stop and rinse or wipe off the first cleanse product. 

Introduce a little water to emulsify before your rinse it off with water, especially in case of cleansing balms. Immediately follow up with the next step in for the double-cleansing, while your skin is still damp. 

Step 2 - Gel / water-based cleansing 

This step is very helpful to clean off the dirt and the residue, if any left, from the first step. This step is the familiar step for all of us and you can go right ahead with your favourite face wash to cleanse everything off of your face and neck. Don't forget the ears if you have sunscreen on! 

The second cleanse makes sure to clean off the remaining dirt or product along with the residual first cleanse product.

This completes your Double cleanse! Easy peasy! 

    - ALWAYS, double cleanse at night or during your PM routine. Your morning routine should not start with double-cleansing if you don't produce a whole lot of sebum while sleeping.

    - If possible, do not wash your face with a cleanser the following morning after double cleansing the previous night.

    - NEVER double cleanse twice a day. It will strip off all the natural moisture of your skin and leave it feeling super dry. 

    - You don't have to double cleanse every day! Adjust the frequency according to your requirements and skin's needs. 

    - Don't layer on two cleansers with strong actives back to back. 

    - Follow up with the next steps of your skincare routine, immediately! 

Now that you know the how-to and essentially the dos and don't of double cleansing, it is time to tell you the whys and why I love this trend so much and why it is perfect for polluted Indian cities! 

- Increase of product absorption 

Since the skin is all clean and prepped without being all dry and stripped of natural moisture, it absorbs the right amount of the product and the products work well in a shorter than expected time. 

- Helps improve skin texture

The thorough cleaning and slight massage of the facial skin help over time to improve the skin texture. This applies to slightly textured skin or skin with usually larger pores. Clean pores or skin bumps, equals fewer bacteria or clogging, equals usually healthy acne-free skin. 

- Gentle way to cleanse

Even though we use two products, the first step of the oil-based cleanser gently breaks down everything and cleanses without drying out the skin completely and maintains the natural oil of the skin barrier. Stretchy, squeaky clean feeling skin is actually dried skin, which doesn't happen with this! 

- Great for cities with High Humidity or pollution

Even if you stay inside the house in cities like Kolkata or Delhi, you sure will get a whole lot of dust and pollution in, and the skin will show that. Cleansing this way ensures, you don't have any of the unwanted things clogging your skin's pore, causing issues. 

I say this because double cleansing works particularly well for me in Kolkata, which is an extremely Humid city and has high air pollution. 

I am writing this article based on my own experience with this method, it took some time for me to get used to this. But now, I cannot think of my skincare routine being complete without double-cleansing. 

It can also vary for you, if you do try let me know in the comments! If you do not have a set skincare regime Down yet read - 

How to establish a basic skincare routine!

Now as promised - here are a few articles which helped me start my double cleansing journey, hope this helps you too! 

13 FAQs on Double cleansing        Double cleansing basics 

Hope this helps!