Himalaya Herbals Neem Face pack : ZAP 'EM ACNE AWAY !

Women have always tried to enhance their beauty. Cosmetics and skincare were an integral part of women's life since Prehistoric times.

Face Packs are used not only to cleanse your skin but also to maintain its firmness.Roman women also used face packs using ingredients like crocodile dung ( Eww! -- Anyway-- who has guts to collect croc dung!!)


Enough of history !! Let's come to my current favourite face pack of the month - Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack !!  Don't doubt me but I have been loyal to my Fuller's earth for ages now - Its the only thing that works on my oily/combination, acne prone skin.

Apart from Fuller's Earth - This product is one of best things that has happened to me ... hehehehe... Here's the review of face pack --

Product: Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack.

Price and Quantity: 115 INR for 100 gms.

Action:

Clears skin and prevents outbreak and recurrence of pimples. Rejuvenates and firms up the skin. Imparts natural glow. Antibacterial purifying Neem Face Pack regulates excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevents recurrence of pimples. Improves skin texture. Neem, well known for its antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples, and their recurrence. When combined with Turmeric, it effectively eliminates acne-causing bacteria. Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti) cools and soothes the skin.


Indications:

Oily and Pimple-prone skin.


Ingredients Include:

•                Azadirachta indica (Neem, Nimba)

•                Panka (Fuller's earth, Multani Mitti)

•                Curcuma longa (Turmeric, Haridra)



Use Directions:

Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around eyes. Allow it to dry for 10-15 minutes. Remove with wet sponge and wash the skin with cool water. Use once or twice a week.

My Take on the Product: 

My dermatologist had advised me to use "Sandalwood powder" as a face pack everyday to dry up my sebum producing glands. 

So apart from using Sandalwood powder, I apply this Face Pack twice a week. 

This face pack comes in a handy tube like packaging with a green flip cap. The tube is to be squeezed to dispense the product. 

The mask is thick and dark green in colour, with a strong herbal scent. While I'm okay with it, I suggest everyone to smell the product before you buy it. 

I apply the face pack with a help of my face pack brush, spreading it on evenly. It makes me look like a green Alien Monster !!!. 

I leave it on for about 20 minutes, and after it dries just wet it a little bit again to exfoliate before washing it thoroughly off. 

The texture of the face pack is thick and rough with neem leaves in it hence it becomes easy to exfoliate your skin before completely removing the pack from your face. 

So far the product has done excellent job of keeping my skin pimple free. It soothes the skin and helps to reduce the blemishes. It has a decent job of clearing your pores and help in oil control. 

The best thing about this product is that it is cheap and easily available in local drugstores or hypermarkets. I also suggest using this product along with neem face wash and neem scrub. It works the best. 

Please note: Product sent by the company's PR for consideration. 

How many of you beauty's have tried this one ??? Did it work for you ?? Let me know !! 

luv,

Rids

xoxo

Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturizer

Hi Gurls,

I do hope you all enjoyed Ganesh Chaturthi to the fullest - I know I did. Mumbai was all decked up and was in full - on festive spirits.

Anyways, today I will be talking about my experience using Liz Earle's Skin Repair Moisturizer. Liz Earle is UK's luxury skin care brand. I had reviewed their Cleanse & Hot Polish and Skin Tonic before.

I am not keen in using moisturizers - never have and never will. I sparsely use it because I am blessed with Oily skin and I tend to run away from them because they make my skin look like a frying pan after awhile. So when I used this moisturizer ---- this is what happened. . . . . . . .

Product: Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturizer
Quantity: 50 ml
Price: 18.25 Pounds

My Experience with the Product:  

I like the packaging of the product. The cream comes in a sleek, travel friendly bottle. The downside is that the bottle is not transparent - You will not know when you ran out of the cream.
The cream is indeed light in texture and sinks into the skin easily.
The cream didn't break me out which was good. 
Sadly, This cream was not successful in keeping my skin oil-free. My skin looked like a oily pan after a hour.
So I concluded that I might have applied a bit more of the cream since it was very light.
The next time I used the cream, I took a pea size of the product and simply patted my face with the cream.
The result was same - Oily skin after an hour.

Love it or chuck it? 
I will give this one a pass. I do love their Cleanse&Hot polish and Skin Booster tonic more than this product.

Please note: The product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

All About Packs !

Your daily Cleansing-Toning-Moisturizing routine will cleanse the outer layers of your skin. Adding a face pack once a week will take your cleansing deeper.

What does a face pack do? A face pack deep cleanses your skin by penetrating deep into the pores to remove impurities, dead skin cells and excess oils. It keeps skin hydrated by restoring its water content, leaving it soft and supple.
Face packs also brighten skin by lightening spots, blemishes and pigmentation.

How to choose a face pack?
Firstly, you must know your skin type in order to choose the right face pack.
Secondly, look for natural ingredients like saffron, neem, papaya, apple, aloe vera in your packs as these are gentler on the skin.




If you have normal skin
You are lucky! However, even normal skin needs a skincare regime.
We recommend: Himalaya Fairness Face Pack. An easy-to-apply pack with Saffron, Turmeric and Aloe Vera. Saffron and Turmeric improve skin tone and lighten spots. Aloe Vera is well-known to hydrate skin.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you have oily skin
You have overactive oil glands! The oil glands produce more sebum, giving the skin a greasy shine.
We recommend: Himalaya Clarifying Mud Pack. Enriched with Fuller's Earth and Walnut, the face pack deep cleanses skin by absorbing excess oils and removing impurities.




If you have dry skin
Your skin produces less sebum. As a result, the skin may flake and look lackluster.
We recommend: Himalaya Refreshing Fruit Pack. A fruity punch to get rid of dull and patchy skin. It has Apple, a rich source of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), for nourishing skin. Fig and Cucumber for relieving dryness. Papaya helps in lightening blemishes.




 













If you have pimple-prone skin
You need to take care of your skin without aggravating the condition.
We recommend: Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Pack. An instant pick-me-up for pimple-prone skin. It has Neem, a time-tested herb known for its antibacterial properties, that keeps skin troubles at bay. Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties, improves complexion and fights blemishes.

Remember to remove the pack off your face gently. Wash with lukewarm water and apply an ice pack to close the pores.

Please note: Press Release provided by the company.

Tvam Face Packs - from Beautee Naturelle.

Hi all , once again today I will be reviewing two face packs i got from Beautee Naturelle. These face pack belong to the brand "TVAM" and so far i am loving it.

Face Packs should be an integral part of skin care regimen as it has many benefits. Face packs helps in removing dead cells of skin and in toning up the skin....when used properly it conditions and tightens the skin. They work great to draw toxins and impurities out of your skin.There are different face packs available for each of the skin types. 

Today I will be reviewing two face packs i used from Tvam Brand - Mint Face Pack and Almond Face Pack.

My Skin Type : Combination to oily skin.

Product: Tvam Mint Face Pack.
Price: 330 Rupees.  
Quantity: 150 gms 

About the Product:
Mint, a natural antiseptic, helps heal eruptions like pimples or blackheads on the face and body. It also restores your skin's natural oil balance and stops scaling. 

My take on the Product:
I have combination to oily skin so this face pack is so very apt for my skin. I am also troubled with acne so i am extra careful in choosing which products will touch my face.
This face pack is light brown in color and consist of very fine minute granulated powder. 
The first time I used this product I was smitten with its aroma. The smell of the product takes back to your childhood when we use to buy 2 rupees worth peppermint candies from the shop. 

I mix the face pack powder with Gulabari Rose water and sometimes with Tvam's Toner. The result is the same it gives your face an extra glow afterwards.
The face pack is true to its claim of preventing acne. It also keeps my skin oil free for few hours.
All in all It is an excellent face pack for us oilies.

Love it or chuck it ? 
Love it ! Absolutely a must for oily skin people. I am definitely going to order this one once my face pack is finished.


Product: Tvam Almond Face Pack.

Price: 330 Rupees

Quantity: 150g

About the Product: 
Packed with the moisturizing power of almonds for that little extra every dry skin needs. Orange for a shot of Vitamin C, Neem and its antibacterial properties, Tulsi, Indian Barberry or Tree Turmeric come together in a jar to boost moisture and give you that enviable glow.

My Take on the Product:

This face pack will be best for dry-skinned people. Nevertheless I did use it for sometime. 
It is light yellow in color and the smells mostly of almonds. I like the tightening effect of the face pack. It didnt however work on me that well since my t-zone started getting oily after a bit. 
I used with face pack by mixing the finely gridded powder with Tvam's toner and It did bring a glow on my face. 
Overall - This is best suited for people with dry skin. I ll give this face pack to my sister since she has dry skin type. 

Love it or chuck it ?
I will pass this one and stick to the Mint Face Pack ! 

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Please note: The product was sent by the site's owner for consideration.

Tip n Toes - Mineral Compact.

Today I will be reviewing a product from Tip n Toes. I am glad I found this brand and quite loving their products. I am surprised how I missed this brand all this while. Ok so today i will be reviewing their Mineral Compact.

Product: Tip and Toes Mineral Compact.
Quantity: 4.5 gms
Price: 350 Rupees
Shade: Sea Coral.

Look at the product:
I was quite fascinated by the packaging of the product. This product comes in a silver casing. The case opens up to reveal the mirror and the compact. You lift the compact lid to reveal another compartment for a sponge. I was also surprised to see sponge provided with a compact. I have never applied compact with a help of a sponge before.

Tip n Toes Mineral Compact - Sea Coral shade.

A separate compartment to store the sponge applicator

sponge applicator :)

Usage :
Wet the sponge applicator. Apply  the powder on the face and neck with a smooth and even strokes. This will give your face a fresh,natural and blemish-free look. You can use the compact even with a dry sponge. The effect of both the application is different yet stunning.

My experience with the product:
The shade is perfect for my skin. This compact provides light coverage which is perfect for day time when applied with a dry sponge.
The product is true to its claim of providing different effect when applied with dry or wet sponge.
On applying the compact with a wet sponge, it gives a natural medium coverage look similar to the one achieved by a foundation.
I have oily skin and this compact is successful in keeping my skin matte for 2 hours which is good.
The texture of the powder is also very nice .  The sponge provided with the compact is also nice as it picks up just the amount which is needed for my face. 
I am glad this product did not break me out or give me any allergic reaction.
I have heard that loose powder is great for oily skinned but I was glad that this one works well on my skin.
Absolutely travel friendly.

Love it or chuck it?
Love it . Definitely worth a buy.It is the best for working women who don't have to carry many things in her purse. This compact can double up as a foundation when applied with a wet sponge. 

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.  

Auravedic Luxuriant Hand and Body Lotion

I have been using this lotion for two weeks now and I am loving the lotion so far. I am a huge fan of body lotions and butters and love to pamper my skin everyday. You see I have a very weird skin type - Oily - combination skin on the face and Dry skin on the rest of the body. So I can't do without moisturizing my skin everyday.

luxuriant hand and body lotion - Lavender & Chamomile

PRODUCT: Auravedic Luxuriant Hand and Body Lotion.
QUANTITY: 100ml
PRICE:  200 Rupees.


What the product claims ?
A luxuriant and lightweight lavender and chamomile enriched moisturizing lotion for smooth and hydrated skin.

Usage: Massage into the skin using circular movements. Use in morning and /or evening.

Take the first look at this product :)

First Look At the Product:
This lotion comes in a sturdy plastic bottle with a silver screw cap top. The mouth of the bottle is covered and has to be pierced to dispense the lotion.

Plastic cap has to be pierced in order to dispense the lotion

swatch of the lotion :)

My Experience :

This lotion is indeed very lightweight and is readily absorbed into the skin. It is non- greasy which is great. I use this lotion everyday after shower and it keeps my skin moisturized and smooth all day long. I love the fact that they have listed all the ingredients. The fragrance is also nice since it has lavender oil in it. The scent is not over-powering and does not linger for a long time. Overall i am quite liking this lotion.

Good Points:
Paraben Free products.
All of Auravedic products are not tested on animals. :)
All of the products do not contain animal product or its by- products (except honey)
Auravedic is committed not to use child labor in manufacturing any of its products.  :)  :)
Travel - friendly pack.

Bad Points:
I cant find any bad points about the product except that i really have to squeeze the bottle really hard to dispense the cream. :(

Love it or Chuck it ?
Love it !!! Definitely worth a buy !!

Please note: The product sent by the company's PR for consideration.