11 Saturday Jul 2015
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dark skin girl mermaid hair, mermaid hair, mermaid hair don't care, mermaid hair indian girl, mermaid hair malaysia, where to do mermaid hair in malaysia
I officially have the mermaid hair I’ve always wanted thanks to Shaun Cheong of Shaun Hair Studio in Publika. 
The best part about it all? Bleached and dyed several times but my hair is still soft thanks to the 5 step treatment that Shaun provides!
I’m feelin’ myself,
Harmini Asokumar
08 Wednesday Jul 2015
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beach inspired soap, handmade soap malaysia, homemade soap, mermaid soap, organic homemade soap, sea inspired soap
I took a soap making course & am coming up with a range of soapy goodness. Introducing my first one;
Using a shea butter base with a little extra oatmeal scrub & a calming sage scent, I created a beach inspired design (of course!); 
Seriously, how gorgeous are these?! They take you back to paradise in the shower!
To top it up, I’ve been experimenting with making little sea life soap creatures too; 
And of course, every sea creature need to be at the beach; 
Keeping a block of this in my bathroom to rid the musty, murky smell that sometimes happens due to heat and water. Loving how my bathroom now smells!
Beach please! always,
Harmini Asokumar
27 Saturday Jun 2015
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beauty blogger, homemade lipbalm, indian blogger, mermaid's margarita, natural organic lipbalm, organic beauty brand, organic beauty brand malaysia, organic lipbalm malaysia
Mermaid’s Margarita Lipbalm is ready for YOU! My first ever organic beauty creation and something I am extremely proud of.
This homemade lipbalm is packed with moisturizing goodness that will keep your lips hydrated in this hot weather. As an added bonus, it’s also refreshing due to its fruity margarita scent. Guaranteed to keep your lips soft and your senses happy.
The goodness packed in the little tube includes shea butter, beeswax and avocado oil. With no compromises in the quality of products (as well as mermaid magic), this lipbalm is not to be missed out on.
But that’s not all, the first batch of Mermaid’s Margarita lipbalm will be sold at a launch discounted price & come in a super cute little bag; 
Can’t wait for YOU to try it,
Harmini Asokumar
25 Thursday Jun 2015
“Women are taking to social media to post pictures of their half made-up faces to hit back at makeup shaming.” Because makeup is a huge part of what I do, something I love and am passionate about, I decided to jump on that bandwagon too; 
It’s pretty hard a concept to grasp, but makeup shaming is a real thing. Seriously, it is. Though one might laugh at this notion and of how silly it is, it’s an actual problem. It might not be as important as (& I’m quoting based on comments I read online) poverty and hunger but it’s important enough for me to want to take a stand.
What is it exactly? It’s telling women they are less ‘real’ because they wear makeup, or aren’t ‘all that’ without which is why they wear make up. It’s making women feel bad for wearing makeup because that’s what they are comfortable doing. Wearing makeup doesn’t mean you are insecure, nor does it mean you are any less a feminist. 
I never really understood why how I looked affected others. My weight, my skin colour, my scars were always something people found a need to comment on. As a kid, it used to upset me and make me feel self-conscious. As an adult, I’ve learnt to laugh it off and just be comfortable in all the forms I’m in.
Gone are the days where validation is needed by others to make you feel good, I do what I want, when I want to. I love makeup because; 
It is a form of art. How every colour used, stroke of the brush and blending of tones makes a difference. It’s a choice and a freedom of expression all in one. Most women who love makeup feel exactly the same way. We’re comfortable with or without makeup.
Now can we all move along, stop bringing each other down, and agree to disagree without being judgmental? All this negative energy just isn’t worth it 🙂
It’s all good vibes (with or without makeup);
Harmini Asokumar
15 Monday Jun 2015
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beyoutiful, deeper than beauty, feed your skin the good stuff, good stuff for your skin, natural products, organic beauty brand, organic beauty brand malaysia, organic brand, why choose organic skin care
Having difficult skin and testing tons of products (bye-bye hard earned money!) led me into a path of making my own, using only organic and natural ingredients. After much studying and research taking place, Deeper Than Beauty was born; 
“If it’s natural and comes from Mother Nature, it should be good for you”. That was my initial thought when I first embarked on this adventure of natural products and how wrong was I! After doing research, just natural products aren’t enough to ensure it’s safe, however organic natural products are what you should be looking out for. The idea behind organic ingredients are that they are of high quality and no form of chemicals were used to help grow or make them.
Due to 60% of what is applied to your skin is absorbed into your blood stream, and into your system. Feeding your skin the good stuff helps cut down and eliminate doses of chemicals from entering your body. Chemical based products have been altered to save cost, and emphasizes on luxury, convenience as well as longevity as opposed to health. Organic natural products however focus on health, producing long term results and inducing less harmful ingredients.
The idea behind Deeper Than Beauty is to enable your skin to feed on the good stuff, making you feel beautiful on the insides (literally!) as well as the outside. Each product will be carefully tested (on willing human participants!) because all our products are; 
& no cute, cuddly animals were harmed during the making of the products 🙂 There will be no compromising on quality and will only give your skin the very best (because it deserves only the best!)
Currently in the midst of creating different types of ‘magic’ potions and ensuring it’s perfected before it’s released for sale. From face masks, lipbalms, soaps, scrubs & bath bombs, (to name a few) as well as importing makeup tools and such, Deeper Than Beauty aims to promote and feed your skin the good stuff, and for you to embrace your own kind of beautiful, any way you want to.
I can’t wait to go on this adventure with you.
I hope you are excited too 🙂
A start of something magical,
Harmini Asokumar
31 Sunday May 2015
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30 Saturday May 2015
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dark skin makeup, indian beauty blogger, indian girl makeup, indian makeup, makeup for dark skin, malaysian indian beauty blogger
Heading to the Pestle & Mortar party, and in dire need of a change in the way I look. I love costumes and makeup/accessories is the easiest way to transform an entire look.
Was feeling very baby gangsta that night, so makeup was inspired by that; 
19 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Beauty, Deeper Than Fashion
11 Monday May 2015
Posted in Beauty, DIY & Tutorials
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dark skin makeup hacks, indian beauty blogger, indian blogger, lip hacks, lipcare, lipstick hacks
When it comes to lipsticks, I’m constantly on the look for colours and shades that compliment my dark skin. I don’t believe in having rules when it comes to makeup, but I do believe in makeup hacks that will help you find what’s best suited for you. Though wearing lipstick may seem like something that should come naturally, there are several aspects that have to be taken into consideration. Here are some of the tips & tricks I personally use when it comes to lipsticks & lip-care;
1.Picking the right shade.
The back of my hand turns into a swatch palette every time I walk into Sephora or any makeup store. This however is not an effective way of knowing exactly what works best on your face, but helps with finalizing the colours you want to try and also testing the textures of the lipstick. I have darker pigmented lips which means I need a proper high coverage lipstick to make it look good. Trying on the back on my hand helps me see what sort of coverage the lipstick can potentially give.
As an example this lipcolour when swatched on the back of my hand had very good coverage as opposed to on my lips;
The best way to see what suits your lips, is by actually trying it on your lips. However when it comes to testers, it’s not really something most people are comfortable with trying. I carry makeup wipes, so I wipe of a layer before testing. Alternatively you can just use a tissue and wipe it clean before trying. Most makeup stores already provide tissue for you, making it easy to try on & easy to remove.
2.Exfoliate those lips.
I have a ritual of little things I need to do before I get my makeup done and exfoliating my lips before I wear lipstick is one of them. Having dry lips that crack easily, make lipstick look messy and uneven. I have two ways of exfoliating my lips:
This helps with removing the dead skin and exposes the soft lips underneath. Lip exfoliation should be done weekly to ensure your lips become moist which definitely helps with lipstick application & also to help remove lipstick stains when you want to remove it. Moisturizing your lips after brushing your teeth before bed is a great way to keep your lips healthy. I’m a sucker for the EOS lipbalm, feels good & tastes good too;
EOS stands for Evolution Of Smooth, which is a perfect name for this product that does exactly that! It provides moisture to the lips without being sticky & also has a sweet after taste. I got mine from It’s All About Charity. They have a large range of flavours and the best part? All proceeds go to charity!
3.No more lipstick on teeth!
This is a common thing that happens. You get all dolled up, and then bam! Lipstick stain on your teeth when you least expect it. This can be prevented by putting a finger in your mouth, closing your lips around it and gently pulling it out (sounds so sexual, I know but this trick works!). Any residue of lipstick will stick onto your finger and all you need to do is wipe it off. No more embarrassing moments of having lipstick on your teeth!
4.Set It.
Help your lipstick have a longer life span by setting it. Once you’ve applied the lipstick on your lips, blot it, reapply and then hold a tissue over your lips and dust translucent powder over it gently. This enables the powder to gently go through the tissue and help sets your lipstick the same way it does the makeup on your face. No translucent powder? No problem, baby powder works just as well but make sure it’s an extra light coating.
5. Lipliner Lipstick.
Sometimes my lipliners double as lipstick, and they last longer too! There are times when I fall in love with a specific lipliner colour and am unable to find a lipstick that works with it, so this is my alternative. Just use the lipliner as a base by lightly colour it in, apply a small dab of balm (to keep it smooth and not dry out), then use your fingers to smudge it to give a finishing look. 
Lip game strong,
Harmini Asokumar
10 Sunday May 2015
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beauty blogger, dark skin makeup, indian beauty blogger, indian skin makeup, makeup for dark skin
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