Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash - With 6 Essential Herbs

Medimix has launched a new face wash at a pocket friendly price. The face wash boasts of being paraben free, soap free and made up of eco-friendly ingredients. 

The face wash from Medimix is made up of 6 essential herbs of neem, aloe vera, turmeric, lodhra and manjishtha.

While neem helps battle acne, turmeric acts as a natural anti-septic for the skin. Aloe vera helps provide moisture to the skin. The herb lodhra is said to reduce skin inflammation and improve skin complexion. Manjishtha helps improve the skin texture. All in all these 6 herbs packed together in this gel based face wash provide deep cleansing and nourishment to the skin.

Price: Rs 60 (50 mL) [available on amazon.in]
Rs 100 (100 mL) [available on amazon.in]

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

Have you ever tried a face mask sheet? The ones which come with the funny little holes for the eyes, nose and mouth and make you look like a clown when you have them on?

Today's post is about face mask sheets that I got sometime back from a Korean Skincare Cosmetic Website called Skin18.com. These mask sheets are truly so adorable in their packaging that I wanted to click each and every one for you but will be restricting myself otherwise this post will be full of only images.

Skin18.com believes that you should focus on having gorgeous skin and use makeup only for enhancing your existing good looks. Korean skincare is known to focus on the ingredients in their products that target skin concerns.

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

I got a huge collection of different face mask sheets online from their website. Each of these retails around $3 which is way cheaper than the ones you get here in India at the moment.

Take a look at this one below. Is that cute or what! Each mask sheet comes packed in a foil based wrapper with a gorgeous image on front. The back side contains instructions on how to use the mask. Even though the text is mostly Korean they have pictures to show you how to use the mask.

Skin18.com - Korean Skin Care Website - Mask Sheets - Review

The Nature's Co. LimonCello Brightening Face Wash Review

Reviewing for you all a face wash after a long time - this is The Nature's Co. LimonCello Face Wash. It comes in a big thick tube that is transparent and you can see the bright yellow face wash inside.

The Nature's Co. LimonCello Face Wash Review

The LimonCello Face Wash is a yellow colored gel like liquid. It has a strong lemon fragrance that instantly uplifts your mood. It is very refreshing specially after a day out in the sun.

The face wash lathers well and a small amount is good enough for the face and neck. LimonCello provides and instant brightening effect and makes the skin feel very clean and fresh.

Price- INR 695 for 175ml (available for Rs 591 online)

Dabur Vatika - Enriched Olive Hair Oil - Extra Hair Fall Control - Review

Hi friends, here is the review of the recently launched Dabur Vatika Enriched Olive Hair Oil. This oil is meant to prevent hair fall and give silky bouncy hair. Unfortunately I cannot use hair oil because it causes my face to break out. So this review is based on a friends experience. 

Dabur Vatika - Enriched Olive Hair Oil - Extra Hair Fall Control - Review

The oil comes in a transparent plastic bottle with a flip cap. This makes it easy to use the oil and store it. The oil itself looks olive green just like virgin olive oil. The consistency is runny and overall the oil feels light on the hair. My friend has curly dry hair and says her hair feels straighter after using this. Basically she says its great as a styling oil for extra dry unruly hair. 

Press Release: Vivel revolutionizes the traditional Soap

Vivel revolutionizes the traditional Soap

Unveils one of a kind Skin Nourishing Range of Soaps as “food for skin”*

New Delhi. September 26th, 2013: Vivel, one of India’s most exciting brands and ITC’s leading personal care brand, announced the launch of its unique Skin Nourishing Range of Soaps.

This new skin nourishing range with Vitamin E under the Vivel brand is a manifestation of the growing consciousness amongst women towards personal grooming and the compelling need for nourishment.

The assortment of soaps introduces 4 variants with powerful skin nourishing ingredients that are “food for skin”*.

Vivel with Green Tea and Vitamin E is a unique offering in the Indian Soap industry. Vivel with Green Tea deep nourishes skin and prevents accumulation of skin impurities. Vivel Aloe Vera with Vitamin E deep nourishes to give satin soft skin.

Vivel Mixed fruit + Cream with Vitamin E is a double delight for one’s skin. It is a unique 2-in-1 soap enriched with mixed fruit extracts of Pomegranate, Avocado and Papaya and Milk Cream. It not only nourishes but also gives skin a youthful, radiant glow. Vivel Refresh + Moisturize offers dual benefits of freshness and moisturization with Zesty Orange extracts and Milk Cream.

Sandeep Kaul, Chief Executive, Personal Care Products Business, ITC Limited, says, “Since its inception, Vivel has offered differentiated value propositions through its soaps and has introduced well-researched products to build sustained consumer franchise. The new Skin Nourishing range is well poised to deliver consumer delight at every moment of truth. Be it the design language that depicts in its cocoon shape and soft fluid contours, nurturing care and warmth or the manufacturing first in India with the novel Dual Colour Co-Extrusion Technology that enables skin nourishment through dual benefits of two ingredients merged into one (delivered by Vivel Mixed fruit + Cream & Vivel Refresh + Moisturize), nourishment is embedded in every aspect of the soap for a holistic skincare experience. We are confident that the modernized portfolio is set to fortify the well-established Vivel brand and make it even more endearing for the discerning consumer. The latest basket of offerings will carve a niche in the growth story of Vivel.”

Kareena Kapoor, Brand Ambassador, Vivel, expresses, “This new range catapults Vivel Soaps into a league of its own. Vivel redefines the industry with its new skin nourishing range, enriched with ingredients that have been trusted for years for their skin care benefits. With an exciting proposition that translates deep nourishment into every element, I believe, Vivel’s new range is set to win every woman’s appreciation and will emerge as a true nourishing partner that will reinforce her self-belief. Vivel is a brand that I have endorsed since its

inception and am proud to have been a part of its incredible growth story. I truly believe and abide by its modern and progressive proposition – Jee lo Har Armaan, Choo Lo Aasmaan”

Vivel Aloe Vera, Vivel with Green Tea and Vivel Mixed Fruit & cream is priced at Rs. 22/- for 100 gms. Vivel refresh + moisturize is priced at Rs. 20/- for 75 gms.  These range of soaps are available nationally across retail outlets.

For more information visit: www.vivel.in | www.itcportal.com

Lush Aqua Marina - I love Seaweed!

Long back in one of my Vellvette boxes I got a cute little round black pot which contained the famous Lush Aqua Marina sample. 

Lush Aqua Marina

The product is a lovely pink in color and has green seaweed bits along with a few small strips of the seaweed.

Lush Aqua Marina

Lush Aqua Marina - Ingredients & Usage

Glycerine, Calamine Powder, Kaolin, Irish Moss Gel, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Fine Sea Salt, Nori Seaweed, Sweet Wild Orange Oil, Patchouli Oil, Carrageenan Extract, Perfume

Price Rs 585 (100gms)

The Body Shop Moisture White™ Shiso BB Serum Inside

PR Info

BRIGHTEN UP!  WITH NEW SERUM-INFUSED BB CREAM

A BB That Works Twice As Hard. 

Make-Up Coverage PLUS the Power of Shiso Serum

Want brighter-looking skin, day after day?  You got it!  Meet new Moisture White_™ Shiso BB Serum Inside SPF 25 PA+++, our supercharged, skin-caring BB Cream that’s infused with serum powered by shiso.    The results are so noticeable that 71% of 100 Asian women who tried it saw instantly fairer skin upon application.  

Our entire Moisture White_™ Shiso range is inspired by the humble herb shiso which is a member of the mint/basil family and believed to reduce early melanin-making signals for brighter, more luminous skin.  

Your Supercharged Multi-Tasker

Delivering superior skincare benefits, Moisture White_™ Shiso BB Serum Inside instantly brightens, corrects, protects and cares for your complexion, making it the multi-tasking must-have for busy, time-pressed mornings.  With a wonderfully lightweight, smooth texture, our sensational serum-infused BB Cream is a joy to apply. 

Suitable for all skin types, its radiant beige shade was specially developed to suit most Asian skin tones. The good level of coverage provides a natural finish.  Perfect! 

8 Benefits In 1

You work extra hard and so should your BB cream! This lightweight skincare BB cream contains ingredients from our bestselling serum to deliver eight – yes, count them! – benefits in every application: 

• Brightening
•  Instant Hydration
• Natural Finish
•  Easily Blendable
•  UV Protection (mineral sunscreen SPF 25 PA +++)
• Soothing
• Evens Skin Tone
•  Lightweight

Nature’s Brighteners Get Active!

Our entire Moisture White_™ Shiso range is infused with a powerful combination of natural ingredients.   Shiso, Vitamin C, liquorice and Community Fair Trade organic aloe vera work together in a special complex designed to help you achieve a luminous skin tone. 

A renowned antioxidant, Vitamin C helps reduce excessive melanin production.  Rich in flavonoids, liquorice is known to enhance skin-brightening.  And aloe vera is prized for its soothing and cooling properties.

How To Use

Use Moisture White_™ Shiso BB Serum Inside as the final step of your morning skincare routine.  Apply with your fingers, gently blending over the face with small circular movements.  The chic bottle has an easy-use pump dispenser for a no-mess application. Use alone, or, for heightened brightening benefit, pair with our Moisture White_™ Shiso Whitening Serum. 

For the optimum in skin brightening, use our full range of Moisture White_™ skincare products to cleanse, tone, treat, moisture and perfect your complexion.  Developed for and tested by Asian women, the products are proven to deliver the visible benefits of skin radiance, clarity and improved luminosity in just four weeks.

MRP: Rs 2095

Quantity: 30 ml     

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Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser With Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice - Review

With my ecotokri.com haul I had received a small sample bottle of Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser from their Amrita Range. Here is a review to let you know all about this gentle cleanser that has aloe & rose water along with licorice which helps in toning the skin.

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser - Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

About the Amrita Range Ayurvedic Cleanser

"With its subtle floral notes this everyday face cleanser and make-up remover soothes and protects your skin. Organic Aloe and fresh Rose water made from the wild Indian Rose is blended with āyurvedic extracts of organic Licorice to give your skin multiple benefits. It cools and heals skin, lightens sun tan and using it daily as a cleanser ensures an even skin tone with visibly reduced blemishes."

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Cleanser - Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

The main ingredients in this are

"This cleanser is Free from Mineral Oil&Parabens

Full list of Ingredients in descending order: Aqua, Aloe barbadensis*(Aloe vera), Coco- caprylate/caprate, Coco glucoside, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin^, Prunusarmeniaca oil, Cetearylglucoside, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Canangaodorata oil, Lactic acid^, Xanthan gum, Glycyrhizzaglabra (Licorice) root*

*From Certified Organic Farms

**From Essential Oils

^ From Plant base"

My Experience With SoulTree Ayurvedic Cleanser with Aloe, Rose Water and Licorice

This cleanser from soultree comes in a plastic bottle with a screw cap. It is very light weight in texture and feels very soft when used on the skin. It has a gentle floral fragrance which is not annoying in any way and actually feels refreshing.

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel - Review

A few weeks ago I had hauled from ecotokri.com and got myself an organic body wash. After using it for some time it is time to review it.

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel (Ananda Bath Care Range)

This body wash is from Soul Tree (soultree.in) It is from their Ananda Range of bath care products. The shower gel is called Wild Aamla, Aloe & Rejuvenating Manjistha shower gel.

What the company says

The Ananda Range

"A natural alternative to soaps and shower gels that leave your skin feeling parched & dry, Soul Tree® Body Washes are made from naturally derived mild cleansers. Organic herbs to suit your skin type and bring lasting freshness."

Wild Aamla, Aloe & Rejuvenating Manjistha Shower Gel

"Rich in āyurvedic goodness this aromatic soap-free shower gel has fresh extracts of organic Aamla handpicked from Himalayan forests. It tones and refreshes your skin while succulent Aloe soothes and moisturises. The rich, red roots of Manjishtha, organically cultivated in the Western Ghats, rejuvenates your skin and leaves it naturally radiant and protected. Adding to your bath experience are natural fragrances from citrus based essential oils that energise and de-stress you with every use."

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel (Ananda Bath Care Range)

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel (Ananda Bath Care Range)

SoulTree promises that all products are made of natural ingredients and they are free of SLS/SLES, silicone  and parabens

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel (Ananda Bath Care Range)

Soul Tree Ayurvedic Shower Gel (Ananda Bath Care Range)

SoulTree Ayurvedic Shower Gel - The Product

The shower gel comes in a transparent plastic bottle with a flip cap. It is orange brown in color and smells like a refreshing tangy Ayurveda fragrance.

The gel is neither too thick nor runny - just the right consistency to use alone or with a loofah.

You can see the full list of ingredients HERE

The gel costs Rs 250 for a 200ml bottle (you can get it for Rs 140 at ecotokri.com if you use the coupon mentioned HERE)

Aura Vedic's Pure Aloe Vera Gel - Review

New Year began with a little surprise from Aura Vedic. They sent across a cute little pot of Aloe Vera gel - Pure Aloe Vera Gel which has been fortified with the goodness of green tea, pomegranate, lemon oil, grape-seed oil, avocado oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and wheat germ.

Aura Vedic Pure Aloe Vera Gel With Green Tea and Pomegranate

Its a white gel with a very light weight consistency. The gel smells heavenly - that is if you like the perk-me-up freshness of lemons! It comes in a small white plastic pot with a screw lid. There is an additional plate to avoid spillage inside after the main lid opens.

Kara Refreshing Facial Wipes Cucumber And Aloe Vera - Review

Take one - Hot humid weather and you are out and about shopping, holidaying or just out to meet someone. By the time you reach your destination your face looks dull and tired with all the sweat.

Take two - Tired from work you reach home late, you are too tired to even wash your face.

Enter the HERO - Kara Refreshing Facial Wipes - YESSS... these are truely like a hero to save you at the right time!

Ok enough of the dramatics and lets get straight to the product.

Kara Refreshing Facial Wipes Cucumber And Aloe Vera

What the company claims (please read the photo below)

Kara Refreshing Facial Wipes Cucumber And Aloe Vera

Patanjali Saundarya Face Wash Review

Its been a long time since I've been using gel based neem face washes (I am an ardent fan of the Himalaya Neem face wash and lately I have been using the Vedic Line Neem and Brahmi disinfecting face wash which I have reviewed HERE) About a month ago I was passing by a Patanjali shop and decided to give it a look. On my way out I had purchased a shampoo and their face wash. I am going to review the face wash here which is called the Patanjali Saundarya Face Wash (saundarya means beauty).

I had read so many reviews (good ones) about this face wash that I had to give it a try.

 Patanjali Saundarya Face Wash

What the Company Claims
"Made from the natural extract of orange peel, neem, tulsi and aloe vera, which cleanse gently, nourish and revitalize the skin tissues to make complexion fresh, smooth and beautiful"

Aloe Vera Gel (Patanjali) - Review

I had heard a lot about the goodness of aloe vera. So I grew an aloe vera plant at home to get the benefits of pure aloe vera.

The problem was that pure aloe vera in raw form is very sticky and I hated the yucky feeling on my hands and face when I applied it. It did work great as a makeup base and also kept my skin feeling soft and supple. But I really needed something that was ready to use.

That is when I started searching for ready-to-use aloe vera gels but most were not 100% aloe vera. There were some available in the international market but locally I only found the Patanjali Aloe Vera gel. This gel comes in a plastic tube with a bright orange flip cap. The gel is 90% aloe vera. It is green in colour because of some colouring that has been added. It also contains added Vitamin E.

The gel is easy to use – simply take out a big dollop of the gel and rub it nicely on your skin. It gives the skin a nice cool feeling during summers. Makes the skin feel soft and supple. I haven’t noticed a major breakthrough in the scars on my face but I do think some of them have lightened out a bit. I think continued usage should show some good results.

Right now I am using this both morning and evening after washing my face and after my face pack routine. It acts as my moisturizer too. My skin feels so nice I really do not need another moisturizer on top.
Details at a glance:
Packaging: plastic flip cap tube
Fragrance: none
Price: Rs 75 (150ml)

What I Like:

• Ease of use
• Texture
• Softness it imparts to the skin

What I don’t like:

• Nothing