Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Off for a while

Lovely ladies ..

As many of you know I will be off blogging for some days…..errrrr..I know its gonna be a real tough call for me, since I have soo many incomplete things to do and plus I will miss you, but sometimes, TIME doesn’t give you TIME.

I knew this was going to happen but then was uncertain on when it would actually happen.

I will miss you guys definitely….and I hope to catch up with you all soon..





Wish me luck since it will be brand new chapter in my life…. 

Monday, April 11, 2011

A colorful and random day- NOTD

A colorful random day! - NOTDI was completely vain on Friday, I had soooooooooo much to do but I still felt like letting things pass by … 


This sometimes happens to me,,, I mean like twice every week, I feel like sitting back and watching the world rush… 

But then I wanted something to remind me of the beautiful colors life has… and of course, I saw my friend Sonal’s video the other day where she magically did a beautiful nail art, I am not a nail art person I do not hold patience to try things and my nail paint never dries flawlessly, but randomness can get me anywhere anytime. 

I tried to what Sonal did in her video, but failed miserably, but at the end I was happy with what I saw, I mean I felt happy…… I saw some random colorful patterns on my nails, bright and colorful and my random day was made.. heheheehehehe!!!! So I thought I should share it with you guys, you can laugh your heart out …and even post me pictures of your nail art...so that I can put it up here, on my blog and also learn something from it… 

Here are the pictures!!




















Sonal I am sorry I couldn't do it as perfect as you did..but I will keep trying...

AND I told you people that I just can't let my nail paint dry harmoniously .. :( see the little finger... I messed it.. :(

I know I have funny nails and funny fingers.... :P Ignore them...and let me know how you liked the random nail art?

Please visit SOnal's channel.... HERE, she has some amazing stuff in store!!

Friday, April 8, 2011

And the giveaway goes too......

Hello Ladies,

First of all I really wanna thank all of you!!! 

Holding a giveaway for you all was an immense pleasure… 

I have slogged the whole day to figure out the winner, and I am pleased to announce ………….

THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS



DIPTI A.C



DIPTI please mail me your postal address ASAP, I will be couriering your prize tomorrow and will give the courier details. 
I know many of you will un-follow me and have issues, but then its fine…we’ll have more giveaways for every one….it’s all luck and Random.org!!!

Thank You for participating everyone…..Sorry if you didn't win this time, there's always a next time....

You made my giveaway worthwhile..

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Lakme Fantasy Collection Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick- Review!

I have been using the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks for around 2 weeks now, like every day.  So finally sat back to jot down my views on the gorgeous chubby things. 



Product claim:

Let your eyes share magical moments with light beams. Creamy color pencils laced with super fine glitter, reflect light and bring a mesmerizing sparkle to your eyes. Edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. Keep the mystery alive.

Price and quantity:

350 INR for 1.14 g

Availability:

Easily available at your nearest Lakme counters and beauty centers.


Shades available in:


Astral Blue
Starry night
Glimmer green
Moon beam




About the product:

As soon as I saw them, I instantly correlated them with the NYX jumbo eye pencils, may be because of their similar appearance and shape. I also think Lakme is the first Indian brand to have such chubby beauties.  I received the Glimmer green and Astral blue shades from the 4 listed above.  I was elated because I have been wanting to pick Siahi since ages and also wanted a nice green eye pencil for the summers. 



On first thoughts, the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks are creamy and very well pigmented eye pencils, however I have mixed reviews on them.





The Shadow Artist Shimmer Stick in Astral Blue is a very close dupe for Siahi, it’s a ,ate deep inky blue shade which doesn’t really have a lot of glitter and shimmer, It glides on like a dream on the eyes, whereas the Glimmer green is a nice bright summer green with a little sheen and some healthy shimmer. 











How do the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks look?

Thick, chubby and cute.  Indian version of the NYX jumbo pencils. Pretty packaging.

Here are the swatches for both:


How do I wear the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

I love to put on a thick line of the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks on the lids, and have another thin contrasting liner on them, like a brown or a black one with blue and a blue or pink liner with the green.

I wear the Astral blue on my waterline; I love how it looks there. 

I have a thick line of the sticks on my lid and smudge them and blend it with a corresponding or contrasting eyeshadows.

I wear them as eyeshadow bases. 



Reasons to like the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

The Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks are priced decently.

They are darn creamy.

The pigmentation is nice!!

Awesome colors.

Super easy to use.

An almost exact dupe for Siahi

Easier to blend and line on, doesn’t really tug or tow.

Easily available

Although they are creamy and soft the point doesn’t break or something like that even when I sharpened them, some eye liners also tend to break whilst application.

They are waterproof; I had to literally use soap to get them off.  Otherwise you need a nice make up remover or olive oil to get them off.



Multipurpose, Lives up to the claim of edge, smudge, line, shadow, color or blend. 
They didn’t melt or smudge on my waterline.

They did not irritate my waterline.  I have a super sensitive waterline; even the Drama gel or plain kohl irritates my waterline at times.

You will love to carry them around, since they are cute plus they are the best handy emergency eyeshadows too.

Reasons to dislike the Shadow Artist Shimmer Sticks:

My mum has oily skin, and these pencils melted on her lids, they smudged very badly on her eyes. 

They do crease; you must like MUST have a good base or primer if you want to avoid this.

They smell like natraj pencils. 

Sharpening can be an issue.  Rather finding the right sharpener for them can be an issue.

Repurchase/recommendation:

For now I am happy with these two shades, I recommend it to ladies who looking for Siahi dupes or want to have NYX jumbo eye pencils. I agree they crease but if used with a nice base or primer this can be totally avoided. 

Rating:
4/5

I will be posting some EOTD's soon!!

So did you like them enough to try? If yes which shades are you picking?

Disclaimer: This product was sent by the PR

Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya- Review!

I mentioned a few days back that I won some Iraya goodies from Girlyhour.com, HERE.

I received a face wash, soap and a fresh face masque from Iraya.  Yeyyy!!!
Summers and face masques go hand in hand for me, I have a combination skin and I need to control my skin oils and nothing other than face packs can do it.  Moreover when the face packs are made from cocoa and milk who can resist? :P

Today I am reviewing the cocoa & milk fresh face masque, the sound of cocoa & milk makes me excited. 




I never came across Iraya unless I got to know it from Girly. Iraya eas set up somewhere in the 1980’s and ever since then it has developed and formulated numerous beauty and health products. The best all the products are 100% natural and herbal.

Iraya has 4 ranges of products.

Iraya Ayurveda
Iraya Botanicals
Iraya Bath & Shower
Iraya Spa at home


Iraya is soon launching 2 more ranges of products Iraya Fresh and Iraya Skinceuticals

Product Claim:

Fresh flowers, fruit juices, vegetables and herbs, blended with absorbent clays for deep cleansing, toning and rejuvenating the skin.

Price:

0.050 gms for 90 INR

Ingredients:

Cocoa bean, Milk, hazel nut

Availability:

Mumbai:

G7 Mall, Versova
Hyatt Regency (Club Prana)
Grand Hyatt (Club Oasis)
J.W. Marriott (Quan Spa)
Westin Mumbai (HeavenlySpa )
Radisson, Alibaug (Mandara Spa)



New Delhi

Shangri - la (Health Club)
The Leela, Gurgaon (Lavanya Spa)
Westin Sohna, Gurgaon (Heavenly Spa)
Hyatt Regency

Goa

Park Hyatt (Sereno Spa)
The Zuri Varca (Maya Spa)
Goa Marriott (Blu Spa)

Chennai

Radisson GRT (Bodhi Spa)
Courtyard by Marriott (Health Club)

Kolkata

Fort Raichak (Anaya Spa)
Swissotel
Aikya Spa

Hyderabad

Westin Mindspace (Heavenly Spa)
Marriott Hyderabad (Health Club)

Jaipur

Jai Mahal Palace (The Spa at Jai Mahal)

Pune

Westin Pune (Heavenly Spa)
Hyatt Regency
Pune Marriott Hotel & Convection Centre

Bangalore

The Zuri (Maya Spa)

Nasik

The Gateway Hotel

Lucknow

Taj Residency

About the Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya:




The Cocoa & Milk fresh face masque reached me on the 1st of April I guess and it had to be used by the 6th, I used it for 4 times and wished I could last with me for a lifetime.  Which women on earth would hate a chocolate smelling soothing face masque? 

At first glance it seemed like chocolate mousse to me, thick and brown. 
It is one of the best face masques I have come across till date, which is so mild, so soothing and smells so yummmlicious.




Reasons to love the Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya:

I find it affordable, as in 50 gms for 90 INR not a bad deal right?

The quantity at the price is great, I mean I used it for 4 times and my Mom used it once.

The fragrance of the face masque is to die for; you actually feel that you are applying chocolate. :P

The ingredients, cocoa bean is great for the skin, it smoothen the skin making it hydrated. Milk has multiple beauty benefits, it’s a great moisturizer, cleanser, provides radiance, has bleaching agents, and also evens out the complexion whereas hazelnut has skin tightening properties, and also acts as a great toner. What more do you want for a chocolicious smelling face pack?

It lived up to its claims. Made my skin smooth and supple and this feeling stayed for a couple of a days. 

My skin had a nice healthy glow after using this face masque. 

Didn’t break me out, usually face masques tend to break me out making my skin super dry and stretchy. 




Didn’t dry out my skin. 

Reasons to dislike the Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya:

My mom used it too, she has super oily skin, and it dried her skin out, weird right? I have combination skin and it didn’t dry me out.

You should have a lot of time to have the Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya on, since it takes a lot of time to dry.  Total indulgence you see. 

The shelf life is too short, I mean I know that fresh face masques should be so, but I wanted it to long more and more. 

Availability is the biggest con of the Cocoa & Milk Fresh Face Masque by Iraya. They do not have the online buying option too. 


Repurchase/recommendation:


I am definitely visiting Iraya on my next Pune or Mumbai trip. I am just too curious to try out their other products. I recommend it to all the women, it’s a super yummilicious face masque. 

Rating:

4/5 (-1 for availability)

You can check out Iraya's other products , HERE

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Saffron Handcrafted Soap by Earthy Goods- Review!!

Hello Ladies,

Handmade soaps have always lured me, like ALWAYS.  And using the Saffron Handcrafted Soap only increased my inclination to handmade soaps. 

I have been using the Saffron handcrafted soap for a week now, and I guess it’s the right time to review it now. 


A little about the Essential Oil handmade soaps by Earthy Goods (website):

Exquisite soaps handcrafted by women blending pure coconut oil, herbs and flower extracts. Pure, high quality coconut oil, palm oil, herbs and essential oils are mixed together and poured into a mould. The bars are then cut and cured patiently and naturally in pure fresh air in the high Himalyan hills and lush farms of Pondicherry. Each bar is made with care and NO chemicals. Our soaps are rich in TFM and glycerin so they do not leave skin dry. AND, there are 12 naturally exciting variants to pick from!

Product claim:

The royal properties of saffron are all there in this wonder bar of soap. Known to enhance natural skin fairness, pure saffron oil has been used to create this unique soap.



Price and quantity:

75 INR for 100 gms (I was sent a sample of weight 75 gms)




Ingredients:

Coconut oil
palm oil
lye
saffron essential oil
saffron strands


Variants to pick from:


21 herbs soap: Blend of 21 Ayurvedic herbs with pure essential oils and coconut oil

Forest honey soap: The ultimate moisturising bar made with pure honey, beeswax and coconut oil.

Cinnamon spice soap: It’s a riot of fragrances with Cinnamon, Clove, Mandarin and Tulsi Essential Oils in a pure coconut oil base.

Lemongrass scrub soap: Pure Himalayan apricot scrub, lemongrass essential oil and fine coconut oil

Lavender scrub soap: Pure Himalayan apricot scrub, lavender essential oil and fine coconut oil

Jasmine Lavender soap: Our all time favorite with the sweet seductive notes of Indian Jasmine and the soft notes of mountain lavender and pretty purple swirls!

Sandal turmeric soap: Rich golden turmeric powder with exotic sandal oil and pure coconut oil

Wild mint soap: Crushed wild mountain mint leaves, rosemary essential oil, pure coconut oil


Vanilla Patchouli soap:
A happy joyous blend of sweet vanilla and extract of patchouli flowers

Tulsi Basil soap: Pure tulsi powder and a blend of lavender, patchouli and lemon essential oils.


Packaging:

Comes neatly packed in a plastic cover with a nice colorful label, ignore the packaging looks what’s under it. 

About the product:

Women in the villages of Pondicherry have handcrafted this soap by blending natural oils, herbs and flower extracts. Each soap is cured naturally for weeks in fresh farm air.

A Beautifully scented soap, with 100% natural ingredients which make your normal showers a fragrant experience. 

However I did not try washing my face with it, since I never use any kind of soap on the face, it’s just a personal preference. 



Reasons to like the Saffron Handcrafted Soap by Earthy Goods:

•Affordable. 100 gms for 75 INR is not at all a bad deal. 

•The packaging is good, nothing over done neither under done, I like my soaps simply packed. 

•The fragrance is quiet soothing; I mean it has saffron so has to smell Yumm!

•The soap is very mild.

•The ingredients are surely aint worth a miss.  Has the goodness of coconut oil and saffron essential oil. Coconut oil is considered as a best natural moisturizer while saffron essential oil proffers radiance and glow to the skin. Lye acts as a cleanser while palm oil has anti aging, cleansing and moisturizing properties.



•It doesn’t dry out my skin after baths usually soaps tend to dry out the skin; I can rush out without a body moisturizer. 

•Leaves the skin squeaky clean.

•Lathers beautifully. I like my bath soaps to lather well.  I feel my baths are incomplete if my shower gels and soaps do not lather well.

•The soap longs for a while, I have bathed like for 6 consecutive days with the same soap and it hasn’t reduced a bit, it looks like a brand new bar to me, but if you leave it wet it may wash away like any other soap.

•Suits all skin types. 


Reasons to dislike the Saffron Handcrafted Soap by Earthy Goods:

•The fragrance of the soap doesn’t stay for long; it completely vanishes within 1-2 hours.

•I just wish they were easily available in all cities where we could personally see the products and pick them. 


Repurchase/recommendation:

Well I am eying their lipbalms and a few other soaps so, I will pick another variant of their soaps. 

I recommend to ladies who have an inclination to handmade soaps. You will love it. 
Overall it’s a feel good product!!

Rating:

4/5 (-1 for the non availability of the product)

You can check out the Earthstore HERE.

You can also "LIKE" them on Facebook, for contests, updates and more, HERE.

Disclaimer: This product was sent by the PR

Lotus Herbals unveils PHTYO-Rx BOTANICAL PRESCRIPTIONS – The future of Skin Care- Product Info!

Concept

At lotus Herbals, we firmly believe in providing naturally safe, professional care. That is exactly why we persistently employ the best of science to harness efficacy that only Nature can provide. This has resulted in an exceptional, revolutionary range of professional beauty products :

PHTYO-Rx – The future of Skin Care.






PHTYO-Rx is our new range of home care products that are primarily to be consumed as an extension to the Salon routine at home. It is a prescription based products and is the most effective, pure and safest organic home skin care formulation.

The entire PHTYO-Rx™ range employs POTENT ORGANIC FORMULATIONS that administer higher concentration of active botanicals in each product to provide safe and natural care effectively. Each of the products is FREE of Chemical PRESERVATIVES, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE and COLOUR to provide you with the best of Nature.


Why PRESERVATIVE FREE products


As per recent scientific studies, a strong link has been observed amongst preservatives, especially PARABENS and health problems like breast cancer.
Add to this an ongoing scientific debate on continued use of preservatives leading to carcinogenicity and estrogenic effects.

Concern about endocrine disruptors and more has further reinforced the objective of lotus Herbals to come up with preservative free beauty solutions that give unbelievably marvelous results without making your health pay for it.

Why ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE & COLOUR FREE Products

Using preservatives, artificial fragrances and colours in skin care products can often cause allergies especially if skin is extremely sensitive. In some cases skin may also develop rashes or itching because of Parabens present in the beauty products. In other cases, the allergic reaction may develop after long-term usage of products with Parabens.

At Lotus Herbals we adopt precautionary principles and believe in delivering only the safest product formulations.




PHYTO-Rx™ Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash

PHYTO-Rx™ Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash is infused with potent organic ingredients that deep cleanses skin’s pores without stripping it of its essential nutrients. Basil, Thyme & Turmeric provide a unique potent formula for good, healthy and blemish-free skin.

Active Ingredients:

Turmeric: Antiseptic, protects skin from daily damage. Removes microbes and pollutants

Thyme: Anti-bacterial, astringent; helps keep skin clear.

Basil: Protects from germs & bacteria, offers deep cleansing benefits.

Suitable : All Skin Type

How to Use:

Dampen face and neck. Place a small amount of Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash on tips of fingers and gently lather into entire face (including the eye and neck area) using small circular movements Apply thoroughly all over the wet face and massage in circular. Rinse with clear water. Following with PHYTO-Rx Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence for best results.

PHYTO-Rx™ Clarifying & Soothing Toner

PHYTO-Rx™ Clarifying and Soothing Toner is made with the purest and most potent holistic plant extracts that calm, revive and hydrate the skin with pure botanical waters. This unique formula instantly invigorates while restoring essential moisture for healthy-looking skin.


Active Ingredients:


Neem: Antiseptic, removes microbes, pollutants, balances pH & regulates excess oil secretion

Witch Hazel Extract: a natural astringent, & great antioxidant.

Cucumber: cooling, healing and soothing

Suitable: All Skin type

How to Apply:

After cleansing, moisten a cotton pad with PHYTO-Rx Clarifying and Soothing Toner and massage gently over face and neck to prepare it for moisturizer or other treatments. Follow it with PHYTO-Rx Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence for best results.




PHYTO-Rx™ Deep Moisturizing Crème


PHYTO-Rx™ Deep Moisturizing Crème instantly replenishes moisture in areas where the skin needs it most. Its long-lasting, hydro-soothing effect is due to its effective organic ingredients that act at the very core of moisture reserve in skin by correcting and treating the causes of dehydration. It helps skin regains its suppleness thus improving the texture while making it appear radiant and healthy.

Active Ingredients:

Chamomile: Soothing, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties

Soya Extracts: Emollient, revitalizing and high intrinsic phytoestrogen content

Apple Juice: Rich in vitamins and helps in balancing the extra moisture in skin.

Suitable: Normal to Dry Skin Type

How to use:

After Cleansing & toning apply in dots all over face and neck. Smoothen till skin absorbs it. Before stepping out in the sun, apply in combination with Phyto-rx Herbcomplex Daily Protective Lotion Or Phyto-rx Sunscreen. Can be used as often as required, morning and / or evening.

PHYTO-Rx™ Herbcomplex Daily Protective Lotion SPF 15

An everyday moisturizing sun protector with SPF-15 that not only locks essential moisture but also works as defense system for the skin by protecting it from ill-effects of the sun, wind, UV radiation and heat. It helps heal minor rashes and sun burns while moisturizing skin.

Active Ingredients:

Babuna: Soothing, Antiseptic and astringent

Kumari: Antibacterial and moisturizing

Genhu: Regenerative and antioxidant

Gulab: Soothing, new cells renewal and astringent

Suitable: Normal to Oily Skin type

How to Use:

Apply generous quantity on face, neck and all exposed areas. Spread all over evenly




PHYTO-Rx™ Skin Brightening Exfoliator

PHYTO-Rx™ Skin Brightening Exfoliator helps improve tone and texture of skin. Also it clarifies skin while making it brighter and radiant skin. Its unique formula endowed with Almond meal, Cranberry and rice gently exfoliates and removes complexion-dulling impurities while cleansing skin.

Active Ingredients:

Almond Meal: Gentle exfoliator and nourisher

Cranberry Extract: Anti-oxidant, supplies essential nutrients.


Suitable: All Skin type


How to use:

Moisten face & neck. Apply PHYTO-Rx Skin Brightening Exfoliator in dots all over and massage with wet fingers in circular movement clock wise and anti-clock wise direction for 3-5 minutes, more on the blackheads (avoid rubbing on pimples). Rinse well and pat dry. Follow with PHYTORx Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence for best results.


Treatment Regimen for Anti-Blemish



PHYTO-Rx™ Anti-Blemish Crème


Daily AM routine will be same as per Skin type, but in PM regimen After Cleansing & toning we will apply

A unique formulation containing precious herbal & botanical extracts that helps to remove blemishes & acne scars, lightens pigmentation.

Its blemish fighting ingredients is safe for sensitive skin. It is a complete treatment which helps restore skin's balance and clears blemishes while preventing
appearance of future discoloration.

Active Ingredients and its functions:

Papaya Enzymes: Lightens blemishes, pigmentation patches and dark spots.

Carrot Oil: Regenerating and toning effects

Manjistha: Anti-bacterial properties, helps control minor itching and irritation.

How to Use:

After cleansing & toning apply in dots all over face and neck focusing on pigmented areas.Smoothen till skin absorbs it. Can be used at any time of the day. For best results use before going to bed at night . Before stepping out in the sun, apply in combination with PHYTO-Rx™ HERBCOMPLEX Daily protective lotion or PHYTORx™ Sunscreen.

Treatment Regimen for Anti-Ageing

PHYTO-Rx™ Anti-Blemish Crème


Daily AM routine will be same as per Skin type, but in PM regimen After Cleansing & toning we will apply

Its innovative formula with a powerful combination of herbal extracts that accelerate the cell renewal process, effectively reduces the depth of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and creates greater amounts of collagen. Also, it adds surface hydration for smoothness and collagen protein for a healthier cellular matrix.

Active Ingredients;

Bilberry Fruit Extract: Rich source of Vitamin C, astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic

Green Tea Extract: Powerful anti-oxidant and reduces the harmful effects of UV exposure.

Fenugreek Extract: Renews skin’s vitality & firmness and aids collagen production.

Suitable: All skin type

How to use:

After cleansing & toning apply in dots all over face and neck. Smoothen till skin absorbs it. Before stepping out in the sun, apply in combination with PHYTORx™ HERBCOMPLEX Daily protective lotion or PHYTORx™ Sunscreen. Can be used as often as required, morning and / or evening.

Treatment Regimen for Acne


PHYTO-Rx™ Clarifying Pimple & Acne Crème


Daily AM routine will be same as per Skin type, but in PM regimen After Cleansing & toning we will apply

A proven tool in treating acne, open and congested pores. PHYTO-Rx Clarifying pimple & Acne Crème is made of holistic plant extracts that includes Sage, Thyme, Clove and Tea Tree which have excellent pimple & acne-fighting properties.

Active Ingredients:

Thyme: Antibacterial and astringent properties

Tea Tree & Clove Oil: Antiseptic properties, gives deep cleansing and helps cure acne


Sage Extract:
A potent anti-oxidant and anti-irritant with anti-bacterial properties.

Suitable: Pimple & Acne prone skin type

How to use:

After gently cleansing face with PHYTORx Daily Deep Cleansing face Wash, take some crème on finger tips and apply on affected area gently. Follow morning and evening routine.

Regimen for Complexion Enhancing & Glow

PHYTO-Rx™ Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence

Daily AM routine will be same as per Skin type, but in PM regimen After Cleansing & toning (or as per requirement) we will apply Phyto-Rx Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence is a potent organic formulation of plant based actives that helps make skin even toned. Its innovative formula rich with deep penetrating ingredients works from within and gives skin flawless radiance.


Active Ingredients:


Lemon Oil: Anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, skin freshener and sebum balancing agent.

Grape Seed Oil: Revitalizes, Rehydrates, nutrient rich elixir restores and maintains the pH-balance of skin.

Liquorice Extract: Brightens and Lightens the complexion, shields skin from heat, dust and other invasive external agents.

Suitable: All Skin type

How to Use:

Every AM and PM, after toning with PHYTORx™ Clarifying and Soothing Daily Toner, apply liberally all over face, neck and hands. Using upward strokes smoothen on skin and massage till absorbed. Can be used as often as required. Before stepping out in the sun, apply in combination with PHYTORx™ Herbcomplex Daily protective lotion or PHYTORx™ Sunscreen.






PHYTO-Rx™ Eye Contour Rejuvenating Crème


An exclusive eye contour crème targeting the 5 major eye skin problems, under-eye dark circles (non-genetics), crow’s feet, under –eye puffiness, de-hydration and fine lines.

Active Ingredients:


Hydrolyzed Wheat protein:
Diminishes under-eye lines & crow’s feet

Vitamin A: helps reduce Dark circles, Crow's feet, Fine lines, Under-eye bags & Under-eye Dehydration.

Suitable: for Dark Circles 9non-genetic), Crow’s feet, fine lines, puffiness & dehydration.

How to use:

Gently dab Phyto-Rx Eye Contour Rejuvenating Crème around the eye area (avoid getting the crème in the eye). Gently massage using a light circular motion until it is absorbed in the orbital eye area. Can use under make-up or alone. Use regularly every morning and evening for best result.

Here's the price list:





PHYTORx™ Daily Deep Cleansing Face Wash (80g ) – Rs 145

PHYTORx™ Clarifying and Soothing Daily Toner (100ML) - Rs 195

PHYTORx™Skin Brightening Exfoliator (100g ) – Rs 225

PHYTORx™ Herbcomplex Protective Lotion (100ML ) – Ra 225

PHYTORx™ Skin Smoothening & Deep Moisturising Crème ( 50Gms) -Rs 345

PHYTORx™ Anti-Blemish Crème (50Gms) – Rs 395

PHYTORx™ Anti-Ageing Crème (50Gms) – Rs 395

PHYTORx™ Skin Brightening & Clarifying Essence (60ML)-Rs 425

PHYTORx™ Pimples & Acne Clarifying Crème (20g) - Rs 225

PHYTO-Rx™ Eye Contour Rejuvenating Crème (15 gms) – Rs 295

Looks interesting? What are you eying on?

Disclaimer: This info was sent by the PR

New Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen Range- Product Info

New Lakme Fairness Sunscreen Range!
-With goodness of Cucumber and Lemongrass

Lakme has come out with a a break-through innovation in sun care- Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen range . These dermatologist-approved products offers broad spectrum sunscreen that gives you 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 20 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++ includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. Lakmé has also introduced Sun Expert Fairness Body Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 24 PA ++.

The new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen Cucumber & Lemon Grass After Sun range offers a Skin Lightening Gel, Skin Lightening Mask, and Skin Lightening Face wash.

Just stepping out till the neighborhood café? Only going to be out in the sun till you enter your car? Enjoying drinking your morning tea by the window? Ever think about how even two minutes in the sun can damage your skin? Spots, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and tanning can all start with just two minutes in the sun.

UV Radiation from the sun is the chief cause of Sunburn, and other severe skin concerns like melanoma, melasma and photoaging. UVB rays cause sun burn, which can be tackled by use of sunscreen (SPF content). UVA rays on the other hand are more damaging biologically. It can cause not just tanning, but wrinkling & leathering (photo aging), pigmentation and premature skin aging. To prevent this, you need a product with a good PA content.

Keeping both these concerns in mind, Lakmé offers a break-through innovation in sun care that is dermatologist-approved. The new Lakmé Sun Expert Cucumber & Lemongrass Fairness Sunscreen range offers broad spectrum sunscreen that gives you 97% protection from harmful effects of the sun. The sunscreens range from SPF 20 to SPF 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++ includes specific sunscreens for dry, oily and normal skin. Lakmé has also introduced Sun Expert Fairness Body Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 24 PA ++.

The new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen Cucumber & Lemon Grass After Sun range offers a Skin Lightening Gel, Skin Lightening Mask, and Skin Lightening Face wash.

Dr.Wadhwani, Cosmetologist says “Exposure to the sun plays a pivotal role in causing age spots, sun-spots, wrinkles, changes in skin texture and skin cancers due to the harmful UV rays of the sun. UVA and UVB rays are harmful rays, both cause severe sun damage. While UVA rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a great role in premature ageing, it is also responsible for causing skin cancers. Therefore in addition to protecting your skin from the effects of UVB rays which pre-dominantly cause sun tan and sun burns it is highly recommended to look for a sunscreen which offers UVA protection as well.”

Dr Wadhwani goes on to share her views about new Lakmé Fairness Sunscreen range, “The Lakmé Sun Expert is a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects the skin from both UVA and UVB Rays that give upto 97% protection from sun damage. It also contains protective vitamins and rich anti oxidants such as cucumber and lemongrass, to heal and repair sun damage. Both cucumber and lemongrass act as cooling agents to the skin- and heal the inflammation post sun damage and provide a calming effect to the skin.”


What new about the Lakmé Sun Expert range

• Broad Spectrum Protection
o Lakmé Fairness Sunscreens are broad spectrum sunscreens, which means it ahs SPF and PA+++
 SPF fights against UVB rays that cause sunburn
 PA+++ blocks out UVA rays that cause tanning, premature aging, sun spots and pigmentation
• Makes Skin Lighter
o Its protects you from harmful effects of the sun and also makes the skin lighter with regular use
• Heals you Skin
o The protective vitamins and anti-oxidants in cucumber and lemon grass help to heal and repair past sun damage
• Complete range
o Offers a complete range from SPF 24, 30, 50 and PA+, PA++ and PA+++
• Dermatologically Recommended
• Hypoallergic
• Non comedogenic


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 24 PA+++- for all skin types.




Broad spectrum UV protection

SPF 24 protects the skin from UVB rays

PA++ protects the skin from the major contributor to skin damage, UVA rays.

Daily sunscreen formulation with antioxidant-rich ingredients such as cucumber, lemon grass extracts and Vitamin B3 to protect your skin and correct past sun damage, dark spots and pigmentation

Available in 100ml for Rs 170/-, 55ml for Rs 95/ and 20gm for Rs 49/-


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+- For oily skin




Broad spectrum UV protection

Keeps your skin looking fresh and oil-free

PA+ shields the skin from the harmful UVA rays

SPF 30 protects the skin from UVB rays

Lightweight, non- oily sunscreen with mineral clay for superior oil control and vitamin rich ingredients such as cucumber and lemon grass extracts to protect the skin and correct past skin blemishes

Regular usage makes your skin many shades lighter

Available in 100ml for Rs 250/-, 55ml for Rs 175/ and 20 gms for Rs 69/- MRP


Lakme Sun Expert SPF 30 PA+++- for dry skin



Complete skin defense against harmful UV rays

Keeps skin hydrated

The radiation blocker SPF 30, blocks up to 90% of the harmful UVB rays.

PA++ blocks out harmful UVA rays that cause melanoma, darkening of the melanin in the skin and other skin problems.

Packed with lemon grass and cucumber extracts that moisturize and lighten the skin
Nourishes skin, leaving it even-complexioned and glowing

Available in 100 ml for Rs 275/-, 55 ml for Rs 195/-

Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA+++ - For expert sun protection




Dermatologically Tested

Hypoallergic

High performance sunscreen that gives complete UV protection, no matter how strong the rays are

SPF 50 gives 97% skin protection from UVB rays

PA +++ keeps skin completely safe from harmful UVA rays

Cucumber and lemon grass extracts moisturize the skin and make it glow even more
Available in 50ml for Rs 250/- and 30ml for Rs 350/-


Lakme Sun Expert Body Lotion with SPF 24 PA++ - For all skin types




Broad spectrum UV protection for your body

SPF 24 protects the skin from UVB which cause sunburns

PA++ protects the skin from harmful UVA rays that cause dark spots, premature aging and tanning.

Enriched with antioxidant rich ingredients such as aloe vera and orange flower extracts that corrects past sun damage and dark spots and helps reveal fairer and more even skin tone.

200ml: MRP Rs 225/-

Lakme Sun Expert after Sun Skin Lightening Gel







Light, cooling, moisturising gel that fights harsh damage

Lightens sun tan, uneven skin tone and corrects blemished skin

Packed with cucumber and lemon grass extracts

Provides total hydration, leaving skin radiant at all times

Available in 50 gm for Rs 145/-


Lakme Sun Expert After sun skin lightening mask




Easy rinse-off mask that soothes tanned skin and brightens it

Natural clay fights sun darkening and lighten skin with regular usage

Infused with cucumber and lemon grass extracts that detoxify and soothe the skin, leaving it soft, clean and tingling fresh.

Available in 50gm: Rs 150/-

Lakme Sun Expert After Sun Skin Lightening Face Wash



Specially formulated with UV filters and anti-tan skin soothing ingredients

Cleanses and soothes sun exposed skin

Deep cleanses each pore

Infused with cucumber and lemon grass

Protects and soothes skin from common forms of skin irritation post sun exposure, leaving it soft, tingling fresh and clean.

Available in 100g for Rs 135/- and 50g for Rs 75/-


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Mint Lip Balm by Earthstore- Review

Yesterday I reviewed Sue’s Tangarine lipbalm today I’m back with yet another lipbalm review. 

I received the Mint Lip Balm by the Earthstore a while ago, I have been using it for about 5-6 days now, and I am in absolute love with it. 




But before getting started with my review, let’s get to know the “Earthy goods” as a brand. 

“Feel good, do good”, that’s the tag of the Earthstore. The name, “Earthy goods” itself says it all.

The Earthstore was set up somewhere in the year 2007 to facilitate and help the artisans in the rural areas to have their handmade and ethical products marketed throughout the nation. From handmade soaps, lipbalms, facewashes, essential oils, jams , jellies, chutneys , herbal teas, spices, creams, body washes, body scrubs, loofah, spa oils, to candles, stationery, incense sticks, to lifestyle products like glass lanterns, votives, jewelry boxes the Earthstore has it all.

The products stand aloof from their contemporary brands, due the assortment of products available under the brand and also the natural materials used in their manufacturing, that too at affordable prices. 

There’s something for everyone under the Earthstore, Earthy goods also has delights for your children. Earthy Goods has chocolate dipped amla and nuts for your children.

So now that you know how these earthy goodies land in our urban homes, let’s get back to my review. 

The Nature body care range by the Earthstore is a collection of products made by the rural women all over the country, and the best part with minimal processing, natural ingredients and absolutely no chemicals.


Product claim:

A pound of mint, a world of freshness, real mint extracts make this a special balm for minty fresh lips. Moisture rich, paraffin free lip balms made with pure beeswax and the goodness of Honey. Keep the lips soft, nourished and naturally moisturized all day. Choose from three delicious flavors - completely addictive!

Price and quantity:

75 INR for 15 gms





Availability:


You can pick them online, simply click HERE.





Ingredients:

Apricot oil, beeswax and peppermint essential oil.






Flavors available:


Cedar, Vanilla and Mint. 

Packaging:

The lipbalm comes cutely packed in a screw up lid handy tub, I don’t know but unlike other women I like my lip balms in tubs. The tub comes with a cover under the lid which kind of keeps the lipbalm clean and contamination free, I tend to forget screwing its lid at times and this cover keeps my balm clean. On a whole attractive packaging, apt for lipbalms. 

About the product:

I am more of a lip balm & chapstick person when it comes to regular daily lip care.  I prefer having my lipbalm on before any lip color or lip gloss.  My make up routine is simply incomplete without lip balms & chapsticks.

Decently packed and decently priced, with a good quantity of product and effective results.  When I first applied it on, I was a bit skeptical if I would really like it enough to use it more, it had this strong mint smell, but now I am loving it. It gave me a tingling cool feeling when I applied it for the first time, which was kind of something new to me.

The Mint Lip Balm by Earthstore has a shelf life of 2 years, which is nice. 
As per the label this lipbalm is manufactured by SOS organics Pvt Ltd, Uttarakhand.


Reasons to like the Mint Lip Balm by Earthstore:

• Affordable
• The packaging, very handy and can be simply tossed into the hand bag for carrying along. 
• The ingredients are to die for.
Beeswax: Great for moisturization.
Apricot oil: soothes, revitalizes and moisturizes
Peppermint essential oil: coolant and refreshing agent.
• It’s clear, as mentioned in my previous review I like clear lipbalms and chapsticks rather than tinted ones.



• I love the cover under the lid; I am mentioning this soo many times since I usually just toss it in my hand bag without screwing the lid properly which disturbs the lipbalm at times. 
• It keeps up to its claim, it keeps my lips hydrated and moisturized.
• 15 gms for 75 INR is a steal.  It will go a long way for me. 
• A very little quantity of the product is needed for a single time use, just one swap of the lipbalm on the lips is enough.
• The staying power is good; it stays for a good 2-3 hours if you are without food and drinks.  It doesn’t fade leaving your lips dry. 
• Works great for chapped lips. 
• When you apply the lipbalm it has this refreshing strong peppermint scent which fades away after sometime of application and YES it is a pro for me since I like my balms to be mute or be fruity and flowery smelling. 

Reasons to dislike the Mint Lip Balm by Earthstore:

• I usually like my lipbalms to be fruity and flowery as mentioned above, so the peppermint scent doesn’t work for me.  I would prefer it to be mute without any scent. I may like the vanilla and cedar ones. 
• The availability, I wish it comes down to every nook and corner of the commercial malls, since they have lovely products.
• The lipbalm melts; I mean it tends to run down your lips after application. I usually blot it before applying the lip color or lipstick, which I don’t usually do with other lipbalms.



• I wish there were more than 3 flavors available. 




Repurchase/recommendations:

I will be picking the other flavors soon, can’t miss out on affordable and natural lipbalms. Lipbalm lovers get your hands on it. I recommend it to women who are looking for an affordable lipbalm and want to “feel good”. 

Rating:

4/5 ( -1 for the peppermint scent and limited flavors)

Have you tried any Earthy goods lately?

If no here's something for you, you can avail discounts by using "ZEEBAREADER0478" as your discount code on a purchase of more than 300 INR and you also get a face wash free.



You can visit Earthy Good's official website and check out their various assortment of products, HERE.

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