My August Haul

SOS Organics Handmade Soaps

I had talked about my haul sometime back. Since, I was running short of ideas and since some of you had requested for the haul and reviews, I am putting up the snaps. Do check them out :)

Puro Room Freshener and Episoft face wash

Soul Tree Shampoo, Auravedic Skin Lightening Oil, Rustic Art Algae Soap, Rustic Art Aloevera Gel and Neutrogena Sunscreen

Tea light Candles and Diffuser...should have ordered a match box as well :D

Oh, I did receive following products from PR.

  

Soul Tree travel size samples - both shampoos and one shower gel

Clean & Clear Fairness Cream and Face Wash (had been drooling on the product when I saw the ads!!)

Related Posts:
Episoft Cleanser
Rustic Art Aloevera Gel
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock

Auravedic Botanical Actives Pulpy Facewash Honey Almond {Product Review}

Price: Rs 150 for 100gms

Ingredients

Pros

- made of natural ingredients

- no SLS (I am searching for a face was without SLS) 

- cleanses the skin really well 

- leaves the skin soft and doesn't stretch it

Cons

- stings the eyes real bad!!! 

- not suitable for excessively dry skin as it stings badly!!

- if you use excess of product, it makes the skin feel stripped

- it would have been great if it came in a flip top packaging

My Experience

I got this product back in February for review. But, that time, my skin was going through a dry patch so when I used this for two-three times, it really stung my skin badly. So, from personal experience, I can say that this product is really potent and is not for people who suffer from any skin issues like eczema and psoriasis. For the record, I don't have any.

it smells really funky like a jelly (in a good way)

So, I had to discontinue using this product that time and I had talked to the Auravedic people too regarding this issue. They also advised me to stop using it immediately. But, last month, I ran out of my face wash stock so I decided to give this a try again!! My skin was healthy and not going though any rough patches that time so the face wash was good. 

Coming to the cons again, the biggest problem I have with this product is that it stings my eyes every time I use it. It was really frustrating. Yes, I do understand that it has natural ingredients which are not suitable for the delicate eye area. But, I do expect not to end up hurting my eyes every time I wash my face. Otherwise, it cleanses the skin really really well. 

Also, another issue with the product is that since it comes in tub packaging, sometimes I do pick up a little more of product and if I do use excessive product at one time, it really makes my skin feel stripped off and dry. The usual amount to be used at one time is a pea size of the product and it forms a good amount of lather and leaves the skin really soft and doesn't stretch it at all. 

A flip top packaging would be a great idea for this product so that one can control the amount of product coming out of the bottle. Overall, I do want to give another variation (Rose-Saffron) of this a try but I am holding back just because of the stinging issues. Yes, it is definitely worth a try and one tub lasts for a month easily!!

PS: Product sent by brand. 

Other products from Auravedic:

Auravedic Reviving Body Cleanser

Auravedic Pure Brightening Skin Polish Amla Tamarind

Auravedic Facial Skin Repair Moisturizing Lotion

Auravedic Pomegranate Grapeseed Face Polish

My June Mega Haul

So, let the pics do the talking :)

my peep-toe sandals :)

my sunscreen stock!!

hair bands (thrifted)!!

Lush Dark Angels

Forest Essentials Body Oils (smell heavenly)

sesame oil

won it on Bhumika's blog

received them for reviews

received it just today and dying to try them out!!!

PS: I couldn't click the bangle I bought for mom otherwise I would have shared with you all. Btw, I didn't even talk about the birthday celebrations. It was awesome :) We went to Citywalk for dinner. There is a small bistro called Amici which specializes in wood fired Pizza and Italian food. So, we had a pasta and pizza there and it was just too awesome. So, if guys go there, don't miss it out!!!

PS1: I am desperately waiting for the Kindle. Hope I receive it soon :)

PS2: Just now read on some blog about the All-in-one TBS BB Cream and was intrigued!!! Hope they launch it soon in India as well :)

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November Haul
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Auravedic Pomegranate Grapeseed Face Polish {Product Review}

Price: Rs 300 for 100gms

Ingredients

Hope you are able to read the ingredients list and I am loving it :)

Pros

- moisturizes and firms up the skin well

- leaves the skin dewy and glowing

- unabrasive on the skin

- polish is very creamy and feels really good on the face

Cons

- exfoliating granules are too less, but probably this is not a con either!!!

- don't know if the anti-aging results are permanent

My Experience

Its been a long time since I have used a good scrub for my face. I am too lazy and my closet is too full :D So, when I received it, I was too excited to wait and used it almost right away. And, may I start by saying that it has a really weird smell but I love the pink color of the polish. It comes in a sturdy plastic jar packaging which I find very convenient.

The polish is very creamy instead of bring granular. It has very less density of granules so I never really felt it as a polisher. Instead, it was more of a luxurious indulgence and pure bliss for me. I love the way the polish feels, the way it spreads on my face and neck and the way it feels. But, if I have to about exfoliation, it doesn't do much of a job there.

The granules are very less in density and they don't really hurt the skin when being used which is good thing but I don't know if they really remove the dead skin cells either. So, I always use it more as a mask or a nourishing cream. I apply it in the morning shower after washing my face and leave it until I finish my shower. And, then, wash it off with cold water.

 

Results? It leaves my face glowing, firmed up (comparatively), glowing and dewy and supple. I really like the way my skin feels afterward. I have used it at least twice a week and still, I have managed to only finish a very little product so I would say that this will last for a long time. It definitely suits the dry and mature skin but I am not sure how well it will suit the oily skin because of its richness in oils and butters if you are breakout-prone.

Availability
Online - NaturalMantra.com (10% discount valid till 31st March)

PS: Product sent by the brand. 

Other products from Auravedic:

Auravedic Facial Skin Repair Moisturizing Lotion

Auravedic Pure Brightening Skin Polish Amla Tamarind

Auravedic Reviving Body Cleanser

Auravedic Product Catalogue {Beauty Products}

PS: Information sent by the brand.

My Shelf is overfull - Skin Care {Beauty Products}

Ok, so last time, I cleaned my shelf, I came across a plethora of beauty products lying in my closet. So, I decided that I would do a series of my overflowing skin and hair care products and ask you if you know how should I get rid of them. And, if you ever let your things collect to such and extent and still keep adding to it. So, enjoy the snaps!!! And, you can see what reviews you can await and also read the ones I have done with.

Cleansing and Moisturing

starting with face washes (head to toe!!)

Products already reviewed:

• Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Facewash

Facial Oils

Products already reviewed:

• Anti-aging Serum Varnya 

face moisturizers

Products already reviewed:

• Lacto Calamine
• Auravedic Facial Skin Repair Moisturizing Lotion 
• Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturizer
• Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream

Toning

[read the review here]

Lip Care

lip moisturizers

Products already reviewed:

• Himalaya Herbals Natural Moisturizing Lip Butter

Face Scrubs and Masks

these are the scrubs I have and I forgot to add the Himjoli Walnut Scrub in the snap!!

Products already reviewed:

• Auravedic Pure Brightening Skin Polish 
• Himalaya Purifying Neem Scrub
• Himalaya Gentle Exfoliating Walnut Scrub
• Skin Watchers Papaya Moisture Peeling Gel

not so many masks but wait!!!

Products already reviewed:

• Himalaya Purifying Neem Pack
• Himalaya Refreshing Fruit Pack

see the poor baby!!! he is the only one in his category of 2-in-1

and, I have no idea why I bought this!!

Sunscreens

wish I was so diligent of the protection too :D

Products already reviewed:

• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock 
• MVO Everyday Sheer Coverage

PS: Check back the next installment on body care.

Auravedic Facial Skin Repair Moisturizing Lotion {Product Review}

Though I am very happy with the Auravedic cleanser and scrub but I am not sure whether I like the moisturizer or not. No idea about its price and it is available only in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa. 

Ingredients

Kokum Butter, Mango Butter, Beeswax, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Grapeseed Extract, Olivem 1000, Oilwax, Neroli Oil, Purified Water, Phenoxyethanol

Amazing ingredients and almost same as the scrub except the granules.

My Experience

Ok, so it is full of butters and oils. So, yes, it seems to be the best bet for dry skin. Oily skin people will run away from it and I can't vouch for that. But, I can say that it does suit combination skin. Ok, it was not love at first use but I gradually learned how to use it properly. When I used it for the first two-three times, it made me sweat horribly so I decided it wasn't suiting my skin. Later on, I had a stroke of luck when I used my toner to hydrate the skin properly and then apply this moisturizer and massage the face and neck. It takes 2 minutes to get absorbed properly into the skin and it keeps the skin well-hydrated and supple for a long time. It does stand up to its claims of toning and firming the skin but I did not really see any difference in the fine lines so can't comment on that. May be it will take more time to show that effect. But, otherwise, it did not break me out at all even though it has so many oils just like the scrub. I used it after using the scrub and my skin feels soft and toned. So, overall, my experience was good with the moisturizer but still I think it is more suited for dry skin people.

My Recommendation

Dry Skin beauties would love it. Oil skin people would not like it but normal skin and combination skin people can give it a try!!! It is definitely a good product but not for all skin types.