My skin Savior: L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Boosting oil.

Hey guys!!

Happy New Year…

So winters in Mumbai are not so bad but somehow my skin which is usually normal to oily acne prone turns in to extremely dry acne prone skin. I get lot of dry patches around my mouth and cheeks; hence it requires extreme TNC during winters and I have to be very careful not so use something that will flare my acne. Truly winters are really bad for me.

But this winter something miraculous happened when my sister gave me this bottle filled with golden elixir which transformed my dull dry skin to fresh well moisturised and hydrated skin without even one zit in existence.

It’s like I found ultimate nirvana product for my skin, the product is L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Boosting oil.

Product Description: (from website)

L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Facial Oil is a luxurious blend of 3 essential oils:

• Desert Nut Oil - provides deep nourishment
• Geranium Essential Oil – re-plumps layer by layer
•  Rosa Canina Fruit Oil - illuminates inside out. (Rosehip oil)

The skin’s barrier function is strengthened to help protect the skin from becoming dry. Skin is intensely nourished with moisture, looks radiant with a cashmere soft feel. The exquisite formula feels lightweight and non-greasy.

Ingredients: Sorry all the information is in Chinese (I think) so not very sure.

Price: 1550 INR for 30 ml

Where to buy: Nykaa

How to use:

•  Use 3 drops in the morning for a radiant looking glow.
•  Use on cheekbones to highlight key areas.
• Use as a nightly massage alone or under your night cream
• Use on dry zones to leave skin intensely nourished with moisture.
•  Use with foundation to give natural glow to the skin

Packaging:

L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary boosting oil comes in clear hard glass bottle with cute white cap dropper. The dropper has small bulb at the end which helps to break the oil in small droplets for convenience of use and  reduces the chance of wastage if any. The packing is quite attractive and sturdy but not really travel friendly.

All the information is in Chinese (I think) hence won’t be able to share much but I did read some good reviews of this products.

Texture:

Oil has slight yellow tinge to it and is quite runny, unlike most oils. It spreads evenly and is quite lightweight which gets easily absorbed in the skin

Fragrance:

It has delicate herbal smell which mostly smells like chamomile and rosemary which is extremely soothing and relaxing. I love its smell it just calms me down instantly. Pure heaven.

My Experience:

Truthfully I LOVE this oil. There is nothing that I would change. It is the staple in my kitty as it is so versatile that I can use it any way I want; I use it by itself or add it with my serum or even mix it with my foundation. It always guarantees to give subtle glow to skin so much so that sometimes I can even skip my highlighter. Best part is you can see the effects form very first use.

It gets easily absorbed in the skin and doesn’t give any oily or shiny cast. It gives instant glow and makes skin look hydrated and well nourished. I have used this oil for 2 months now and it has given me brighter and clearer skin. I absolutely love this product as it makes my skin soft, smooth and most of all so healthy!!!

Best part even oily skin beauties can use it as this elixir has most light weight texture and gets easily absorbed in the skin and will help to re-balance the skin.

Overall thoughts:

It’s Ultra versatile Oil, which can be used in multitude of ways. It makes my skin feel healthy, plump, hydrated and gives glowing finish with every use. It is my Holy Grail product and a must buy as per me and one of best facial oil available in the market. Go and get it for you right now it is completely worth it.

Ratings: 5/5

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Kama Ayurveda Box : Review

Hey Guys,

If you are regular at my blog, by now you would have probably guesses that I’m huge fan of sample boxes or gift boxes as they let you try lot of products at fraction of cost, so that later you can buy full size products of the things that you liked and suited you well.

Today I’m going to review a similar box from very reputed and ayurvedic brand: Kama Ayurveda box.

I’m pretty sure everyone knows about this brand and also that the products are absolutely beautiful but quite expensive; hence I was ecstatic when I got to use this awesome gift box.

The best part of this brand is that all their products are ultra-pure i.e there is no artificial colour, fragrance, petrochemical or parabens & sulphates. That is why the products are so good.

Packing:

It comes in beautiful golden box with straws at the base. The moment you open the box you can smell awesome smell of all the products. The products have standard kama ayurveda packaging.

Products:

1.      Pure Rose water (50 ml)

2.      Rose Jasmine face cleanser (50 ml)

3.      Bringadi intensive hair treatment. (100 ml)

4.      Rose lip balm (5 gm)

5.      Jwalini Retexturizing skin treatment oil (10 ml)

My thoughts:

All the products in the box except for the Jwalini Retexturizing skin treatment oil are full size products.

1.     Pure Rose water (INR 250 for 50 ml)

It comes in a spray bottle and is a complete winner just for that. I directly spray it on my face and viola refreshed skin in 2 minutes. I have used it as a toner; have mixed it with powder face pack and also as a face mist. It has very mild smell and has very soothing effect on skin. I love this to the bits.  

2.     Rose Jasmine face cleanser (INR 375 for 50 ml)

It comes in a bottle with a pump. The product is clear has runny texture. It smells of rose and has very mild & calming smell. I absolutely love this smell and use it every evening just for its calming effect. It doesn’t lather much but works well. It is very gentle on the skin, doesn’t leave my residue behind nor does it make my skin dry. Skin feels really soft and dewy with subtle glow after using this face wash.

This is my favourite product from this box.

3.     Bringadi intensive hair treatment. (INR 515 for 100 ml)

It comes in a transparent bottle with golden screw on lid. I’m not really impressed with this packing as it makes using product a bit difficult. The oil is brown in color and has really strong ayurvedic smell. The oil itself is non greasy or sticky on fingers. I have use just 30 mins before bath, over night, over night with steam, and every time I have just loved the results. It makes my hair super soft and glossy; most times I skip my conditioner if I have applied bringadi oil. It has reduced my hair fall significantly and transformed my frizzy mane into soft, manageable hair.

 

4.      Rose lipbalm (INR 525 for5 gm)

It comes in small transparent tub packaging with black screw on lid, packaging could have been bit better (hygienic) in my opinion. The product itself is yellowish in colour and has tick cream like texture. It smells divine of mils rose but the fragrance disappears quickly once you apply it on lips. It is quite light on lips and stays for 2 to 3 hrs. It is a non sticky, non greasy product and it doesn’t impart any colour to the lips just a natural sheen. It moisturises my lips extremely well and has cured my dry & flaky lips.

5.      Jwalini Retexturizing skin treatment oil (RS 350 for 100 ml)

This is the only sample product in the box and quite frankly I won’t be able to same about it as the quantity is very less to actually know how well is product works or doesn’t work.

The oil is light yellow in colour and has a thick oily consistency. It smells quite strong of various herbs. I have applied it on my hands and it got absorbed quickly without making them greasy or sticky.  I have used it in my moisturiser at night and next day my skin was looking better and usual but not at all oily. I might buy a full size product and then give a detailed review.  

 

Overall:

I really liked all the products from this box and would definitely buy the cleanser, hair oil and full size bottle of Retexturizing oil again. The products are really good and deliver on all the claims.

Rating: 5/5

PR sample; Honest reviews.

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GLOBOX July 2016 Unboxing and express Review

Hey Friends!!

I love subscription boxes (most of them) as they are like surprise gifts from one self to one selves.  The subscription box which I'm going to review today is quite new and has just entered the Indian market: The GLOBOX.

 I was quite curios about this box as I have heard some really great reviews of this one and wanted to try it out myself.

I received this box within 5 days of placing the order which is impressive.

 About globox: (From Company website)

“GLOBOX Is An Online Subscription Service For Expert Selected Beauty Products. Take The Hassle Out Of Choosing Between Brands And Beauty Products. With A GLOBOX Subscription, You'll Receive The Best Skin Care, Hair Care And Makeup Products That Are Carefully Selected By Our Beauty Experts To Suit Your Beauty Profile Delivered To Your Door Each Month. And You Never Know, You Could Discover Some New Beauty Essentials! A GLOBOX Also Makes An Easy And Thoughtful Gift For Any Beauty Lover. You Can Now Breathe Easy When You Buy Cosmetics”

Price: 799 INR for one month

 

Packing:

 I was quite surprised to see it in a plain cardboard box, but as per the card there is some contest going on and mostly the packing would change in few months. 

All the products were neatly and securely warped in butter paper with elastic black ribbon. Most of the products had it own bubble wrap to keep them safe in transit. 

This simple but efficient packaging impressed me quite a bit

Products I received in July 2016 Globox:

Rustic Art Aloe Shampoo (INR 290)

Attitude Deodorant (INR 260)

Oriflame Body Lotion (INR 279)

Bio Bloom Apricot/Aloe Face Pack (INR 499)

Aryanveda Pollutend face wash (INR 149)

 

My Thoughts:

Once you decide on the subscription box you need to fill in the profile & according to your answers the team selects & sends you the products suitable for your skin type and skin woes.

The box contains 2 globox stickers 2 notes from from CEO thanking for the purchase and one from their skin expert with how to use the products. Both the notes are hand written which impressed a lot to get something so personalised.

The box contains only full size products which is another plus point. All the products which I received were specifically curated as per my profile which shows that they really do put in time and effort to read the profile and then send the products. All the products that I received screamed “only for you”

Most of the products are from good/well known brand and most are herbal/chemical free brands. One more score for the box.

Express reviews of the products I received.

Attitude Deodorant (INR 260)

It has woody flowery kind of smell which is not my usual favourite but for some reason I liked it.It’s quite mild but stays put for entire day.

Oriflame Body Lotion (INR 279 for 300 ml)

This body moisturiser has vitamin E and has SPF which nourishes & protects you skin at the same time. It has watery texture and gets absorbed easily in skin without giving any greasy/oily feeling. It has extremely mild fragrance which disappears quickly & it hydrates quite well.

Bio Bloom Apricot/Aloe Face Pack (INR 499 for 50 gms)

This face pack claims to reduce the redness of skin and gives even skin tone by reducing the appearance of acne scars. I had specifically mentioned that I have acne prone skin and have lot of acne scars and hence I’m so glad they sent me product specifically for this issue.

Rustic Art Aloe Shampoo (INR 290 for 200 ml)

This is a gentle hair cleanser suitable for dry hair, it says it help reduce the hair fall (perfect for me) and is SLE, SLS, Paraben free. It has very mild ayurvedic/herbal smell which I like. I’m looking forward to try it.

Aryanveda Pollutend face wash (INR 149 for 60 ml)

This is a product that has intrigued me a lot. It claims to be anti pollutant and reverses the effect of damage caused to the skin due to pollution. I has gel like consistency with golden shimmer particles in it. It is very mild face wash which cleanse my face effectively without drying it. It also imparts a subtle glow to my face which I quite like.

Globox costs 799 INR and the total sum of the products in this month’s Glo Box is INR 1447 and which is almost double the price of this box.

Overall:

I really liked this box a lot. It is perfectly customised as per my needs & has all full size products and it’s quite reasonably prices for the quality & quantity of products sent.

Rating: 4.9/5

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Forest Essential - Facial Indulgence Kit : Review

Today’s review is a about a sample Kit from my favourite brand: Forrest essentials. This was the first thing I had used from this brand; in general I love the brand that come up with sample kit so that the consumer can try out few products before actually buying the full size products.

Initially this kit was called Ladies essential travel kit but company has renamed it as Facial Indulgence Kit. They have lot of sample boxes like this all which are available in their stores or online.

I ordered this kit from Amazon; you can get it directly from their site or buy from Jabong or Amazon or Nykaa

Forest Essential Facial Indulgence Kit in general contains:

Facial Cleanser
Facial Toner
Sunscreen Lotion
Facial Nourishing Cream
Facial Scrub Almond
Lip Balm 

Price: INR 1875

Packaging: 

All the products come in cute yellow coloured box which is secured with blue ribbon just for the flare. Box contains individual cut outs for the products which keeps the products in its place. The lid goes on quite tightly. Over all this box is perfect for gifting purposes.

All the products come in the standard forest essential packaging in transparent body and golden cap/lid.

Needless to mention, that all the products smell absolutely divine.

Ingredients: 

Products I received.

Sandalwood facial Cream: 15 g

The facial cream comes in white in colour, lightweight texture with pleasant smell. It gets absorbed easily in the skin within seconds of application. It is quite effective moisturiser and it doesn’t make my face oily even in Mumbai heat and humidity. I have already finished it up. It lasted for good 15 days.

Definitely purchasing this in full size

Sugared rose petal lip balm: 5 g

I love lip balms. This sweet thing comes in pretty pink color and smells of actual roses not some artificial sweet smell. It’s quite light lip balm and perfect for summers. It works quite well and provides slight tint to the lips.

Walnut gel facial scrub: 15 g

It smells absolutely amazing. I have never smelled any scrub better than this. It has very soothing and relaxing smell and does the job quite well. The granules are of perfect size and not too harsh or mild on skin. This jar is sufficient for around 5-10 uses.

Delicate Facial Cleanser Mashobra Honey Lemon & Rosewater: 50 Ml

It comes in light golden brown colour and has runny consistency. It lathers quite well and cleanses face without drying out the skin or making it feel scratchy. I love this product and it will last quite long as you require just a tiny amount for entire face.

Facial Toner Mist Pure Rosewater: 50 Ml

As the name suggests it pure rose water that one can use in numerous ways. I have used it as toner and as normal rose water in face packs. I love to use rose water on my skin and it is perfect for daily use. This 50 ml bottle lasted quite well of around 25 -30 uses.

Sunscreen Lotion Aloe Vera & Sandalwood: 50 Ml

This lotion comes in milky white colour and get absorbed in skin very quickly. It doesn’t make my skin greasy or feel heavy on skin. It has all natural ingredients to protect skin from harmful UV rays. Only down side is SPF is not mentioned.

Overall :

I’m  extremely happy with all the products in this kit and feel like it is a good option when one wants to try few products without having to spend a bomb on various products. It also makes a really good gifting option for special ladies in your life.

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Hedonista Face Soufflé Review

First thing that comes to my mind when I hear Soufflé is the yummy French delicacy, which (unfortunately) this is not. But was what attracted me to this product. I had received Hedonista Face Soufflé in June 2015 My Envy box and I’m perpetually grateful for them to introducing me to this beauty.

I love the way hedonista has name this face pack as soufflé as the word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler which means "to breathe" or "to puff”, which makes sense as it causes my face to breath.

About the brand: (As per their website)

Hedonista was founded with the firm belief that natural and sustainable products can be fun and luxurious, too. Our products are handmade, all-natural and cruelty-free.  Hedonista products are inspired by your many moods: unexpected, surprising, and whimsical.

For more details check out here and here.

About product: (As per their website)

No-guilt indulgence.

This decadent elixir of chocolate and rhassoul clay cleanses your skin inside out, and then imbues it with nourishment.

• Great for sensitive skin.
• Handmade & all natural: High-quality ingredients and organic oils for indulgent rituals.
• Luscious recipe.

Directions For Use: 

Apply a thin layer over cleansed face and neck. Click ‘Oompa-Loompa’ selfies. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocoa powder, Calamine, Vegetable glycerin, Organic cocoa butter, , Rhassoul clay, Turmeric extract, Indian gooseberry extract, Xanthan gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Organic essential oils of lavender, orange & grapefruit, Sodium Gluconate, Caramel, Cedarwood oil. We use only food-grade preservatives. No animal testing.

Price: INR 1,650

Quantity: 115 gm

Shelf Life: 18 months from manufacturing. (6 months from opening)

Packaging:

Hedonista face Soufflé comes in green plastic tub with tight aluminum screw on lid and white lid to avoid spillage. The tub is not bulky, which makes it travel friendly. The tub is made from reusable plastic. The aluminum lid has colorful label on top and all the information the body of tub. The overall packaging gives a very youthful feel to this product.

Texture and smell:

Hedonista describes it as decadent and there is no other correctly word for it. It smells & Looks like chocolate and I had to do everything in my power not to eat it. It is extremely soft and fluffy like well beaten cake batter or chocolate mousse. Although it’s thick, it spreads easily and applies in thin layer.

My Experience:

My normal skin care ritual is to first exfoliate and then apply face mask while the face is still wet. I felt slight tingling sensation when I first applied it. It dries pretty quickly say 7-10 mins and comes out pretty easily with wet cloth or lukewarm water (Preferable).

During my first application I was little apprehensive of oily residue as it feels oily & sticky wile application but thankfully I had no such trouble with it. It leaves my skin feeling very soft and squeaky clean and impart natural glow.

It is hydrating mask which can be used as emergency fix for dry patches on face. It is a deep cleansing face mask which doesn’t sting or irritate the skin or cause breakouts. Being acne prone person it was one of fear but thankfully it did not break me out.

It will suit all skin type and works well irrespective of the season.

I love absolutely everything about Hedonista face Soufflé. EVERYTHING!!!

Pros:

• Travel friendly
• Leaves skin looking fresh and smooth
• Makes ages skin look supple
• Imparts slight glow to skin.
• Reduces redness and uneven skin tone
• Moisturizes skin well
• Doesn’t leave oily residue behind
• Doesn’t dry out the skin
• Smells delicious.
• Suitable for all skin type
• Little quantity is required for entire face.

Cons:

• I hate tub packaging as it can be bit unsanitary at time. Wish it came in Tube packing

Overall thoughts: 

Hedonista face Soufflé is a great mask if you are looking to reduce redness and add a glow to skin. This is a perfect mask for skin with pigmentation. 

 Rating: 4/5

Recommendations: Definitely a must try

Additional Information : Rhassoul Clay Benefits and Uses

The name “Rhassoul” derives from the Arabic word for washing, “Rhassala.” Well-known for its incomparable ability to absorb impurities from the skin and hair and give the skin and hair highly helpful minerals.

According to findings from various studies Moroccan Rhassoul Clay lessens dryness, enhances skin clarity and elasticity and has extractive abilities (Removes surface oil and oil from inside and around clogged hair follicles ) that confiscate impurities and unblock pores, even stubborn blackheads resulting in a general smoothing of the surface skin.

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