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REVIEW OF SOAP & GLORY SCRUB ‘EM AND LEAVE ‘EM BODY BUFF

Saturday, June 06, 2015

I've never thought that I would be able to buy Soap & Glory products, that too when I am in India. But at last, after a long wait our well loved 'Sephora' is here. I am super excited to get my hands on those beautiful products finally, though I have to be extra careful not to go bankrupt 😅.

Anyway, for a moment let’s forget about bank balance, and let's get our focus on a beautiful body exfoliator.

About the Product:

SOAP & GLORY SCRUB ‘EM AND LEAVE ‘EM BODY BUFF with BABASSU OIL & SEA SALT

On their

website the following description was there:

With babassu oil, sea salt and moisturising jojoba and mandarin oils. Scented with our Mist You Madly™ fragrance.

Instructions for Use:

Scoop out a handful and rub it all over, then rinse. Smear our Daily Smooth Body Butter on top (it has the same sexy smell!), if you want to maximize the moisturise.

Ingredients:

Maris Sal (Sea Salt), Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax, Parfum (Fragrance), Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Coumarin, Citronellol, CI 73360 (Red 30), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)

My Experience:

First of all guys, I am absolutely head over heels with Soap & Glory products. Now that 'Sephora' is here, I am trying their products one by one. Thankfully, the products are available here in travel sizes. I have bought this particular tub in mini size as I want to try their other variations too.

As per the description on their website, this particular body buff or exfoliator whatever you want to call it, is scented with their ‘Mist You Madly’ fragrance. Sadly, I haven't used it before so I cannot tell you anything about it.

But one thing is clear that this body exfoliator smells a...mazing. I am a fan of flowery-fruity smells. This product smells like an heavenly magical garden. The smell is not at all heavy. It is lightly yet beautifully scented with a perfect balance. Your bathroom will smell like a garden. If you want to treat yourself with a skin pampering session, you need this product in your life. It comes in light pink color with a semi-liquidy salt like texture and bright pink-colored granules. The granules in the scrub are really gentle on the skin.

At first, I clean my body with plain water and then, gently massage my skin with this. It is not abrasive at all, and even suitable for my sensitive skin. My skin feels like a new born baby after using it. The oils work perfectly and make the skin soft, moisturized, and beautiful. I moisturize my body after that. But sometimes, when I’m lazy, I do leave my skin as it is. The scrub itself moisturizes so amazingly that you don't need extra hydration most of the times.

Pros:

· Smells heavenly

· Gentle on the skin ( perfect for sensitive skin)

· Removes dead cells gently but effectively

· Makes skin soft and nourished

· Skin remains soft and plump for the next 3 to 4 days.

Cons:

· Expensive

· Not easily available ('Sephora' too is not available all over India as of now)

· The quantity is very less for the price

Price:

470 INR for 50 ml

Rating:

4.5/5 (I so wish the price is lesser than it is)

This travel size Soap & Glory Scrub lasts for a whole month. I use it once a week: and it works like a magic. So, whenever you get a peak, grab it. You’ll definitely fall in love with it.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Bamboo Charcoal Face Pack

AROMA MAGIC ACTIVATED BAMBOO CHARCOAL 6 IN 1 PACK REVIEW

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Summer is here. You all must be rocking it with the season. But I know, this time can be pretty sweaty, greasy. The dirt and the heat sit on our faces. We literally feel like a grease ball.
So, today let's talk about a product that can be effective in repairing your skin and get your glow back in this summer.
A few years back, who would have ever thought that Charcoal will be this famous as a Skin Care Essential. At least I didn't. But look at all the commercials on TV. Charcoal has become everyone’s most trusted and favorite friend.

I was in search of a good charcoal based face pack for a long time. And finally, after an extensive research, I have found one and to be frank, I’m quite happy with it.

About the product:

Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic Activated Bamboo Charcoal 6 in 1 Pack.

In the bottle it says:

Aromatherapy skincare essentials

Deep cleansing

This brand has a unique way of introducing each and every product on the back of the pack. That is quite fascinating I would say. They claim,

Ingredients:

Contains Bamboo Charcoal Powder, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Emusifying Wax, Juniper Berry essential oil, Aloe Barbadensis, Illite, Simmondsia Seed oils, Salix Nigra bark Extract, Pterocarpus Santalinus Wood extract, Citrus medica Limonum, Boswellia Carteri oil, aqua.

How to use:

Wash your face. Pat dry. Apply a thin layer of the pack to your face and let it dry for 15 minutes. Rinse off. You may follow up with moisturizer. Use once a week for best results.

My experience:

I am truly amazed by Charcoal’s benefits. During my research, I have found out that it has been beneficial since ancient Egyptian times. And even the great Greek physician Hippocrates too recommended this for medicinal purposes. Activated charcoal helps to fight acne, and this can also take out dirt, bacteria, toxins, and other pollutants from the skin. It also helps to treat poisonous bites, wounds, inflammation etc. Along with this, it absorbs gas and its bacteria too.

Now as of my personal experience is concerned, this particular brand Aroma Magic has drawn my attention because of its awesome natural ingredients. Along with other products, this particular product too is free from harmful chemicals, preservatives etc. What this face pack does is nicely written on the back of the pack. It brightens, tightens, exfoliates, and makes a protected antibacterial shield around the skin.

This pack acts in multipurpose ways. It comes in a grayish black color. There is a smell but it is just like the essential oils. After cleansing my face, I apply this face pack thoroughly on my face and neck. I leave this for 30 minutes, and then wash it out. It gives an instant glow and makes my skin radiant as never before. It also makes it soft, gives a lustrous effect. The ‘deep cleansing’ after effect is really visible.

In fact, while washing the face pack, I gently rub my face in a circular motion. It also scrubs the dead cells out very nicely.

My husband also likes to apply this product. It really works amazingly on the rough & tough skin of Men.

But one downside of this product that I've noticed is that the glow doesn't stay for long. But immediate after-effect is really kissable.

Pros:

· Lightens, brightens, exfoliates

· Transforms the skin in 6 miraculous ways

· Does Deep cleansing with activated carbon

· Nourishes skin with Vitamins and Minerals

· Protects the Skin with an Anti-Bacterial Shield

· Smoothens the skin, tightens the pores, eliminates blackheads, and whiteheads

· Free from harmful Chemicals & Preservatives

· Both Men and Women can use this product

Cons:

· The smell could be over powering for some people (if you are very sensitive)

· The radiance doesn't stay for long ( maximum 2 days )

P.S: Sometimes natural ingredients could produce allergic reaction for some people. I suggest that at first, you try this in a small part of your skin and then use it on the face.

Price:

380 INR for 100 g (but you can get discounts in different shopping sites)

Rating:

4/5

One thing is really clear that this gives instant glow. So, if you have any special occasion like a Date or a Wedding to attend, this will be really effective on your skin. That is really awesome. What do you say!

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Facial & Cleansing Lotion

WELEDA ALMOND SOOTHING FACIAL LOTION & ALMOND SOOTHING CLEANSING LOTION REVIEWS

Sunday, May 24, 2015

The idea of taking a good care of your skin is really pampering. But often, we can't find the perfect product that will suit our skin. When you have sensitive skin, that task becomes more difficult. We feel even more frustrated when we know there are some amazing products in the world, but we can't get our hands on them very easily.

Entrepreneur Jim Rohn said, “If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.”
I truly believe in this. When I started suffering from Eczema sometimes back, my skin became extra-sentivite. I couldn't touch any Skin Care products that have fragrance, chemicals, or preservatives in them. I frantically searched for some miracle. And Weleda came to my life. It was hard for me to get them here, but somehow I could manage it.

About the products:

1. Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Lotion

2. Weleda Almond soothing Cleansing Lotion

(Cleansing Lotion on left, Facial Lotion on right)

In both the bottles it says:

Certified natural facial care, free of synthetic preservatives, fragrances, colorants, free of raw materials derived from mineral oils.

Made in Germany

Ingredients:

1. Facial Lotion:

Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid

2. Cleansing Lotion:

Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Alcohol, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid

(Cleansing Lotion on left, Facial Lotion on right)

My Experience:

I cannot stop raving about Weleda products. You may know that I am a crazy seeker for natural products. And when my Eczema happened, I was desperate. My search took me to this brand which is a Natural Skin Care Brand. My skin issues were in a worse condition and I decided to give it a try. I got blown away by their mind blowing results.

Both of these two products are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and 100% natural. Isn't that awesome!!

The facial lotion calms sensitive skin, protects it, and restores the balance. Organic sweet almond oil gently soothes the skin. The plum kernel oil is full of antioxidants, vitamins A, and E. This lotion is absolutely non-greasy. It absorbs quickly into the skin.

I use this during day time and sometimes in the night time too after cleansing my face with the cleansing lotion from the same range.

This is suitable for all seasons and all skin types. I have an oily, sensitive skin and it fits me perfectly. However they have facial cream and facial oil too in this range which will be more effective for dry skin.

(Cleansing Lotion on left, Facial Lotion on right - both look kinda same)

About the Cleansing Lotion, it gently removes all the impurities without irritating the skin. The essential fatty acids in Sweet Almond Oil and the Vitamins & Antioxidants packed Plum Kernel Oil help nourishing the skin. They maintain the balance and save the skin from different pollutants. Though this is a creamy cleansing lotion and many say that is not suitable for oily skin, this particular one is an exception. I take a cotton pad and put two peas sized amount and apply it on the skin. Then, I gently massage it for 30 seconds and wash it off with water.

Both of these products complete each other. They go very well together. They don’t break me out and give my skin a healthier glow.

Another striking fact about these products is that they are absolutely safe to use during pregnancy as they are free from every single harsh chemicals and preservatives. They soothe the skin and make them soft, supple, nourished, and glorious.

Pros:

· Non greasy & quick absorbing

· Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, and 100% natural

· Full of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins A, E

· Suitable for all seasons & all skin types

· Especially made for Sensitive Skin

· Safe during Pregnancy

Cons:

· Super expensive

· Not easily available

Price:

Facial lotion: 2023 INR for 30 ml

Cleansing lotion: 1556.50 INR for 75 ml

The prices are really really high. But a little bit goes for a long time.

Rating:

5/5 for both of them

These products are available now through different Online websites. I got mine from here. I’m very happy with the results and I’m sure you’ll like them too.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living...

#Protective Hair Serum

REVIEW OF MATRIX BIOLAGE DEEP SMOOTHING SERUM

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Hair Care is an integral part of life. But this can be quite a task if we don't know how to choose or use the right kind of product. Everyone's hair is different and it acts in different ways. So, it will be easy if we if get to know a product that is suitable for all hair types.

Today, I am sharing my experience on Matrix Biolage Deep Smoothing Serum, which I've have been using for quite some time.

About the product:

Matrix Biolage Deep Smoothing Serum

In the bottle it says:

Smooths and controls frizzy hair

BIOLAGE SMOOTH THERAPIE infuses hair with weightless smoothness, leaving it frizz-free and easy to control while keeping it natural to touch.

BIOLAGE DEEP SMOOTHING SERUM smooths dry, frizzy and unruly hair. A fusion of taming polymers and avocado and grape seed oils gently envelopes hair to control frizz and seal in smoothness without weight. Hair stays shiny, nourished and manageable all day.

How to use:

Work a small amount of product in hands and apply evenly through damp hair. Blow-dry or style as desired. Can be reapplied throughout the day for added shine and frizz control.

Ingredients:

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMITHICONOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, FRAGRANCE, AVOCADO OIL, GRAPE SEED OIL, LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, AMYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL (037198/1)

My Experience:

I have an on-off relationship with this particular product. Someday I like this very much and someday I don’t. Now, if you are wondering about the kind of hair I have, then you must know that I have extremely oily, fine hair with a sensitive scalp. Yeah... I know it’s the worst one imaginable. If I shampoo my hair in the morning, by the evening it gets flat and greasy. So, I was a little bit reluctant when I thought of using this in the beginning. But during the last monsoon, when my hair struggled to air-dry properly, I decided to use the hair dryer (I don't prefer to use Hair Dryer regularly). As a precautionary heat protectant, I started using this serum. And it started working very nicely.

After shampooing my hair; I take just a small pea sized amount of this serum in my palm, rub it, and use it in the ends of my hair. Afterwards, whatever remains, I spread that in the rest of my hair. I use my Tangle Teezer (see my review) to comb and I find no knots in my hair which is quite surprising for me. After that, I use my dryer.

During the Summer, it gets greasy after some time but for the rest of the year, it works nicely especially during the Winters.

The texture of the serum feels like an extra light version of an oil. It gives my hair a natural shine. It controls the frizz and the flyaway hair too. And the soothing smell lingers into the hair for some time which feels very refreshing. When I use this and the hair dryer together, my hair feels so soft. But when I use this serum on my hair, I skip Conditioner on that day. However, oily hair people have to be really careful while using this because if you use a little extra, your hair may turn greasy.

Pros:

· Very lightweight

· Smells very soothing

· Good to use as a heat protectant

· Gives a natural shiny, glossy finish

· Smoothens the hair nicely

· Non expensive

· There are infusions of some good oils

· A single bottle goes for a looong time

Cons:

· Could be little greasy for some people with oily hair ( I use very carefully)

Price:

I've got mine a long time ago. That time price was 260 INR

Current price:

275 INR for 100 ml. (you can get discounts in online sites)

Rating:

3.5/5 (for my oily hair)

I so wish that my hair could be little bit on the drier side. I think those who have normal to dry hair, they will like this product very much. I will purchase this again. But at first, I need to finish this bottle which is a task. 😁

Cheers!!!

Happy Living...

#Apricot Facial Scrub

REVIEW OF LOTUS HERBALS APRISCRUB

Saturday, May 09, 2015

Everyday pollution is spreading and leaving behind its hard core marks in every dirty way possible. One of the victims is our skin which literally cries every time we go outside. The most important question- are there any solutions for this? Now, it is really hard to get rid of pollution (probably we should settle in jungles😜). But at least we can take good care of our skin so that it can breathe properly.

Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing is the mantra, guys. But along with this, there is one additional support system that makes your skin a whole lot better. So here comes Scrubbing.

Today I am gonna talk about one of my favorite Scrubs that comes from the house of one Indian herbal brand “Lotus Herbals”.

About the product:

Lotus Herbals Apriscrub^TM (Fresh Apricot Scrub)

In the bottle it says:

1 min to fresh new skin.

For all skin types.

Directions:

Moisten face & neck. Apply Lotus Herbals APRISCRUB^TM in dots all over and rub with wet fingers in clock wise and anti clock wise direction massaging gently. Rinse well and pat dry. Apply ALPHAMOIST^TMOil-free moisturiser or Safe Sun Sunblock Lotion before stepping out.

Ingredients:

Water, Prunus Armemlaca (Apricot Kernal) powder, Glyceryl Monostearate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Light Liquid Paraffin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Fragrance.

How does Scrubbing Work on Our Skin:

The outer and most exposed layer of the skin gets affected the most. Over the time, skin becomes dull and lifeless. Dirt particles, dryness etc. sit on the skin. And the cells in the upper layer of the skin gradually stop working. This is how we all get dead skin cells. These dead skin cells don't wash off with the help of water as they are attached to our skin. We need external help to remove the dead skin cells. And for this, Scrub plays an important role.

My experience on this:

The beading particles in Scrubs help to remove the dead skin cell and try to let out the renewed skin cell which helps skin to look invigorated.

As per as this particular Apriscrub is concerned, I really like this product. It has chunky granules inside it which helps to remove the rubbish. It has a nice fragrance also which is pampering.

After cleansing my face, I take little amount of this scrub. In my wet skin I apply this and gently massage it in a circular motion (except the eye area) for one minute. After this, I rinse my face with water. You can immediately feel the brightness, a more supple and plumped up skin. A new glow is really noticeable. Afterwards I follow the usual toning and moisturizing routine. Toning is a must do after scrubbing as it helps to tighten the pores. Follow the ritual by a Moisturizer, otherwise skin will be dehydrated. I use this scrub once a week.

Only thing that bothers me about this scrub is the chemicals in it, otherwise this works great for me.

Pros:

· Works nicely as a scrub

· Soothing fragrance

· Makes skin supple and glowing afterwards

· Non expensive

· Easily available

Cons:

· Full of chemicals ( though it is a herbal brand )

· Can be little harsh for some sensitive skins

Price:

125 INR for 100 g

Rating:

4/5

A Request I want to do to the Brand:

I really like this product. It is a budget friendly product and it works really nicely. I think as an individual, who prefers to use natural products, this product fails miserably in there. I will be more satisfied if the brand makes more natural version of this. It will be unbeatable then.

This is absolutely my inner thought. So far, this product really works for my sensitive, oily skin. Give it a try.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

#Leave-In Hair Spray

REVIEW OF GIOVANNI VITAPRO FUSIONTM PROTECTIVE MOISTURE LEAVE-IN-HAIR TREATMENT

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Today for the first time, I am reviewing a cosmetic product. In our daily lives we use so many of them. Sometimes we like a product and feel super excited, and sometimes, we feel like blahhhhh!!! Anyway, from my own personal experience I can say that a good and honest review is always super helpful when we are about to buy something new or thinking of replacing our current product.

Honestly, when it comes to the use of a new thing on my skin, whether it’s a Cosmetic product or Skin Care, I am always super scared as my skin is ultra-sensitive. So, I understand the concerns of the millions like me who are out there somewhere and waiting for GOD to tell them “Go ahead child, use it, you’ll love it”. Just kidding. But that doesn’t really happen in real life, does it? A good review is always helpful especially when we share same skin or hair types.

Anyway… enough chitchat… lets come to the point.

About the product:

Giovanni Vitapro Fusion^TMProtective Moisture Leave-In-Hair Treatment with Eco Chic Technology for all hair types.

In the bottle it says

Penetrates damaged hair to rebuild and repair
Infuses hair with protein-enriched botanicals
Protects hair from heat, chemicals and bad days

Directions:

Spray into clean, damp hair. Leave in. comb through to distribute evenly and style.

Ingredients:

My experience:

First reaction- WOWWWW!
I was in search of a heat protectant for a long time. I was actually getting so many heat protectant sprays available in the market. But all of them were full of gunk (chemicals) 😑. Then in a local grocery store, I found this particular bottle which contains "certified organic ingredients". And that particular phrase won my heart, hair, hands, legs, everything. 😁😁

I have really oily and sensitive scalp and fine hair as well. So, I was really scared at first because it is a leave-in hair treatment after all. Any leave-in- treatment is hard to work on a Oily hair as it makes it oilier and lifeless. This product comes in a spray bottle and in a semi-translucent watery form. It is not greasy at all on my hair. Though it says it repairs dry and damaged hair, it does wonder on my fine, oily hair too. What I do is, I spray this on my clean damp hair and then brush it so that it spreads evenly. Then, I use my hair dryer or just air dry it most of the days.

Sometimes I spray this on my second or third day hair too and wait for 5 to 10 minutes to let it dry and immediately it gives life and makes my dull looking oily hair shiny. My hair smells fresh and lively.

In one sentence I loooove this product.

Price:

595 INR

Rating:

5/5

This is my first bottle. I am using this since the past 3 months. It is still not halfway through, even though I use it 2 to 3 times a week. It will definitely go on for a really long time. I am going to purchase this again. For a Natural Heat Protectant, it is indeed a bargain.

Cheers!!!

Happy Living…

REVIEW OF SOAP & GLORY SCRUB ‘EM AND LEAVE ‘EM BODY BUFF

AROMA MAGIC ACTIVATED BAMBOO CHARCOAL 6 IN 1 PACK REVIEW

WELEDA ALMOND SOOTHING FACIAL LOTION & ALMOND SOOTHING CLEANSING LOTION REVIEWS

REVIEW OF MATRIX BIOLAGE DEEP SMOOTHING SERUM

REVIEW OF LOTUS HERBALS APRISCRUB

REVIEW OF GIOVANNI VITAPRO FUSIONTM PROTECTIVE MOISTURE LEAVE-IN-HAIR TREATMENT

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