Who is Addicted to Blush?

This is me in Jan 2009! This is the most makeup I wore in my life!

Hi,

I am Tanveer Parmar and I am the Beauty Writer & Editor for "Addicted to Blush" blog.

I posted my first article on this blog in October 2008. I was a newbie in the world of makeup then, and for the first time in my life "Google" wasn't able to help me!

When I googled for reviews of Indian Makeup and Skincare products I wasn't able to find any relevant content.

Most of search results were about products and brands not sold in India. I had my own share of hits and misses with makeup and skincare so I thought of sharing what I liked, and what I didn't like via this blog for other consumers like me. I'm proud to say that "Addicted To Blush" is the first Indian Beauty Blog online and still going strong.

I'm no expert in skincare or makeup. I don't have either a medical degree nor do I want to pose myself as any sort of Make-Up or Style Expert. I'm just a regular person like you, with a passion for beauty & wellness. I like sharing my experiences with products, and it is quite possible it may not match your experience. I am extremely fond of trying out new makeup trends and am always on the look-out for the perfect "nude lipstick" and "dark blue gel eyeliner"

In my day job, I work in the field of Organization Development (OD), Culture, Employee Engagement & Learning. I have a Masters in Microbiology from Mumbai University, and a MBA from NMIMS (Narsee Monjee) in HR & Marketing (Batch 2006 - 2008).

I hope you have a good time reading this blog.

A disclaimer:

I do not sell or represent any product or brand. 

I do not do paid reviews or feature paid or sponsored content on this blog. 

I also do not get any monetary benefits as the result of this blog. This blog does not feature any sponsored ads anywhere on the page. Should you choose to buy a product after reading about it here - I do not get any monetary benefit from it. 

Every single product reviewed on the blog has been bought by me with my hard earned money, unless otherwise explicitly stated at the bottom of the post.

For Brands & PR Agencies:

If you would like me to review any of your products / product line, please email me at tanveer.parmar@gmail.com

I have certain rules of engagement for products that you send for review. Please read these carefully before you send a product for review: 

1. I don't do paid reviews. Products that are sent for consideration have the same information listed clearly in big, bold letters below the post. I do not accept compensation for product reviews posts.

2. I take a minimum of 21 days to test the said product before writing a review. This shall not be expedited under any circumstances.

3. Products / Samples sent to me are for consideration only and will not be returned after use. I do not provide any guarantee of review, positive or negative.

4. The review will not be submitted to the company / PR for audit or for any kind of revision. I retain the final say on the review & its contents.

5. I do not review shopping websites.

I can be rather demanding from my products and opinionated (because it my skin we are talking here about) but you don't have to agree with everything I say, of course.

Do let me know if you have any specific queries or requests.

Comment Moderation Policy for Addicted to blush blog

When you post a comment to this blog, it is not automatically published. It is held in a queue until I approve or reject it. You will need a Google account to comment. I do not allow anonymous comments. 

See the guidelines below, but with the understanding that these are suggestions, not absolutes.

All comments are approved at the sole discretion of the moderator aka me.

I delete blatant self-promotion and comments where it is clear the post material was not carefully read. If you aren’t going to bother to engage with the post, I am not going to bother posting your comment. Also no comments with link-backs to your lastest post or blog will be published, unless the link somehow makes is related in context to the post. 

Guidelines for Commenting
Comments that violate the following guidelines may be deleted.

1. Don’t make personal attacks. If you’re not smart enough to win an argument without resorting to calling someone names maybe you should work on your rhetorical skills. This is not a forum for you to vent out against someone else. Please do that in your own personal space.

2. Don’t respond to trolls. If someone is clearly posting a comment with the intention of starting a fight, or posting completely wrong, pseudoscientific crap, just ignore them. While their comments may agitate you to respond, please understand that is exactly what these trolls are looking for. A response.

3. In general, let’s stay away from long, drawn-out arguments and fights. You have made your point, move on. Let's not pull each other's hair out on which is the best brand for almond oil.

4. Don’t just dismiss others’ views. Just like you wouldn't want anyone to dismiss your views.

5. Any ridiculously off-topic comments will also be deleted. If we are talking about the best red lipstick for Indian women, there is no need to bring up the best places to get Chinese food in your area.