Radiance by Nature : Auravedic Pulpy Face Wash Honey Almond

The first time I opened this product - I remember how confused I was .. I just smelled the product and thought - Hmm..Yummy smell ..Dunno how to use it though ... Just keep it for now ....

I stashed away the product in the vanity and a day later I received a mail from Auravedic regarding instructions on how to go about using this face wash. I tried it that very day and I was amazed its results ---

Product: Auravedic Pulpy Face Wash Honey Almond

Price & Quantity: INR 150/- for 50 gms

                                     INR 250/- for 100 gms

What the Company claims ?

This pure moisturizing Face Wash combines honey and sweet almond oil, providing a luxurious blend, gently cleansing, nourishing and rejuvenating the skin, leaving it feel refreshed and invigorated, ready to tackle the day.

Usage: Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over skin before rinsing it off.

Ingredients: Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Rose oil, Saffron extract, Geranium oil, Neroli oil, Khus oil, Honey, Coconut fatty acid, Triathanolamine, Phenoxyethanol.

First Look At the Product :

The product comes in a tub like packaging with a screw cap lid. The lid opens up to reveal another vacuum lid inside to prevent the spillage of the concentrate. The product is very travel friendly.

 

My Experience with the Product:

This face wash is certainly one of the kind - It is very unique from all the other regular face washes..  The face wash is a pulp concentrate of Honey and Almond in a oil based formulation. 

The moment you open the tub .. You are greeted with a honey colored gel like concentrate which chiefly has sweet aromatic smell. 

Since the product is in the concentrated form - I take a small pea amount of it and dilute it with few drops of water for wash. 

This product will last you for months easily since you only need a minute amount of the pure pulp everytime you use it.

The diluted face wash goes on smooth onto my facial skin and does not lather like all the other face washes - Has to be - Its FREE OF SLS !!

It is very efficient in cleansing all the dirt and oiliness - giving my skin a squeaky clean feeling and leaving it soft and radiant. 

This product didn't give me any breakouts or reactions.

Also due to extreme high concentrate of the natural extracts, It is advised to keep the face wash away from eyes - It stings like hell  if it gets into your eyes !!!

All Auravedic products advise us that we must check the ingredients list to check if all extracts present may not make it suitable for all skin types. 

This face wash is formulated for dry skin but it worked absolutely fine on my combination skin tone. 

There are also other variants of this Face wash available - Neem Tea Tree Pulpy Face Wash (For oily acne prone skin) &  Rose Saffron Pulpy Face Wash (For Anti Aging and/or Dry Skin). 

Love it or Chuck it ?

Absolutely LOVE IT !!!

I assure you that this product will be your HG face wash from the moment you use it !!

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

Polyvore Outfit of the Week - A Black Tie Wedding

Wedding season is approaching and some are black tie. Black Tie weddings are usually formal and require that you dress up to the nines (but never over-shining the bride). The dress above is perfect and will look great on many figures. Pair the dress with colorful shoes so that your not wearing all black.

Update on my wedding:
We have the venue and reception picked out and reserved. We also have created a wedding website and you can view it- HERE. We are planning on honeymooning at Marco Island, Florida. It looks like paradise from the pictures! I still have yet to plan all the little details such as the cake and decorations(I need to get on that soon!). We are definitely going for an elegant, classic style. We are beyond excited and I can't believe it is less than 4 months away. I can't wait!!


What would you wear to a black tie wedding?

Always, Heidi

Forest Essentials presents its new product "Sandalwood and Tumeric Body Polisher".

India's leading Ayurvedic Natural Skin and Body Care Brand, Forest Essentials announces the launch of its new Body Polisher variant Sandalwood and Tumeric Body Polisher. 

Body Polisher: Sandalwood and Tumeric : 250gms : Rs 1750/-

Decadent and luxurious, this gentle  exfoliating Body Polisher uses natural mineral-rich Sea Salts from the Kerala coasts potent herbs and a nourishing blend of virgin oils, in an old Ayurvedic formulation with the haunting fragrance of pure sandalwood blended with fresh Turmeric paste for silken scented skin which polishes the skin and leaves it incredibly smooth and buffed.

The products are available at :

Amritsar

Bengaluru

Chennai

Hyderabad

Jaipur

Ludhiana 

Mumbai

New Delhi

Outfit of the Day: The Midi Skirt

Outfit Details:
Skirt: ASOS
Tank Top: Old Navy
Shoes: Kohl's (Was on Clearance)
Bracelet and chair/key necklace: Romwe
Gem stone Ring: ASOS

We have moved into our new apartment yesterday and we are camping out while we wait for the movers to bring all of our furniture and belongings. There are many new places to take pictures which I am happy about. I am still getting use to the fact that every day it will be warm out. Today it was close to 80 degrees and it felt perfect! I am still working on getting a tan, but as you can see here it's not happening. Oh wells...
I also thought I would try the midi skirt trend. I bought this skirt from ASOS. If you are tall like me and looking for a good midi skirt, ASOS is the place to go. This one is super comfortable and very breezy. Perfect for the warmer weather.

Hope your weekend went well!

Always, Heidi

Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition will be on The Transformer's star, Megan Fox!:

How to copy this look for all under $100!:
Skirt: Woven Floral Skirt for $14.80 at Forever21
T-Shirt: Favorite Sleeveless Crewneck T-Shirt for $16.95 at EddieBauer
Shoes: Women's Mossimo Ven a Patent Mary Jane Pump for $29.99 at Target

Total Look: $61.74!

I found this look to be quite cute and perfect for every day. Very chic and casual. You can dress it up by adding some jewels or a scarf. Pair the outfit with a nude colored handbag or if you want to go a little bolder pair it with a orange handbag. The orange handbag will bring out the orange in the skirt. If you don't like orange you can try a purple.

What do you think of Megan Fox's outfit?

Always, Heidi

L’Oréal Paris Celebrates 40 Years of its Landmark Signature: “Because I Am Worth It"

4 Words, 4 Decades and the Story of a Legendary Slogan that has Revolutionised the Way Women Think About Themselves

Mumbai, 16 March 2012: For the last 40 years, women from all over the world have been uttering a landmark phrase: “Because I’m Worth it”. These four timeless words are a reflection of women’s potential to express themselves. They give every woman the right to be whoever she wants to be, and reinvent herself in any way she wants: a reflection of the social progress that women have made over the past 40 years. Today, the signature embodies the notion of women’s emancipation and empowerment, and remains more than ever modern, inspiring and faithful to all women’s aspirations.

A success story for the L’Oréal Paris brand, the signature wasfirst written in 1971 by copywriter Ilon Specht. Written strictly from a woman’s point of view the ad broke new ground at a time when a social revolution and a new spirit of feminism was in full swing. Almost the minute the ad hit, it became clear that these four words had struck a chord. For the first time the message was all about what women thought; it was about her self confidence, her style her decision.

Nathalie Gerschtein, Director of L'Oréal Paris in India says, “Our legendary signature – “Because you’re worth it”, has empowered women over the past 40 years. L’Oréal Paris is not just a leading beauty brand, but also a brand that embodies self-confidence and empowerment. Today, being a L’Oréal Paris woman means being an individual with a charismatic personality, a determined outlook and a strong personality.”

“Because I’m Worth it” has become part of our social fabric: these timeless words have entered our collective language. In India, the slogan resonates stronger than ever and has been brought to life for over a decade by L’Oréal Paris brand ambassadors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor & Freida Pinto. Dedicated to celebrating the diversity of beauty, the values of the brand shine through in its choice of ambassadors from across the globe. From Aishwarya Rai  Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Eva Longoria, Frieda Pinto, Beyonce, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez, Aimee Mullins and Gong Li - this varied and talented group of women symbolize the synergy between products of superior effectiveness and outstanding personalities, centered on a single strong affirmation:  “Because I ‘m worth it”

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its legendary signature, “Because I’m Worth It”, L’Oreal Paris, in association with Femina, is hosting the ‘L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2012’ on March 22nd in Mumbai. The awards will celebrate and honor the most accomplished women in for their talents, grace and ability to inspire. Taking this sentiment further, and to celebrate 40 years of a timeless slogan, L’Oréal Paris has initiated the ‘Who’s Worth it to You?’ contest, wherein one can nominate that extraordinarily special woman in their lives, who’s worth it to them. 10 entries will be shortlisted from which the jury of the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2012 will choose one winner. The winner will be a guest of honour at the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Awards 2012 award ceremony.

To participate in the ‘Who’s Worth It To You’ contest log onto Lorealparisindia on Facebook and lorealparis.co.in. One can also participate by filling out the forms available at all the L’Oreal Paris counters/outlets across India.  

About L’Oréal Paris:

Present in more than 120 countries, L'Oréal Paris provides accessible luxury for all those who demand excellence in beauty. A philosophy which stems from the research carried out in our laboratories and our will to make professional expertise accessible. Icons of the arts, fashion and beauty, our spokespeople are passionate and talented individuals. These women and men of all ages, looks and origins are sources of inspiration for our generation thanks to their vision, engagement and talent.  Some of the iconic & innovative products from the L’Oreal Paris portfolio available in India are Excellence Crème, Total Repair 5 haircare, Youth Code, Hydrafresh, Volume Million Lashes Mascara, Colour Riche lipsticks and True Match foundations.

L'Oréal Paris truly believes that, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity or look, "you're worth it".

Auravedic's Pomegranate Grapeseed Face Polish

A Face Polish is a creamy exfoliant which help in cleansing and exfoliating your skin to appear light, refresh and renewed to give that youthful glow on your face.

The last time I used Face Polish was from Lotus Herbals - Kiwi Facial Polish which I had reviewed HERE - A nice product which left my skin refreshed and clean.

Its been two weeks since I am using Auravedic's Face Polish - I even tried it on my mom . . .  The thing I love about face polish is the way they are formulated - they are non-abrasive and creamy which makes them perfect for everyday use.

Product: Age Repair Face Polish Pomegranate Grapeseed.
Price: 300 INR

Quantity: 100 gms.

What the Product Claims:

Premium ingredients, natural extracts, and essential oils blend together to create a delightfully invigorating polish. Ground Pomegranate and Grape seeds gently exfoliate and detoxify. Antioxidants in Green Tea , Kiwi and Pomegranate extracts help keep skin looking young and healthy. Gentle enough to use everyday.

Free of Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals & Colours.

Ingredients:
Kokum Butter, Beeswax, Pomegranate extract, Grapeseed extract, Green Tea extract, Jojoba Oil, Ylang ylang oil, Pomegranate seeds, Sunflower oil, Polymer granules , Olivem 1000, Purified water, Pomegranate perfume.

Due to high concentration of natural extracts, essential oils and floral waters, this product may not be suitable for all skin types.

My Experience with the Product: 

I absolutely adore this product - The moment you open up the jar you are mesmerized by the smell of pomegranates and kokum.

The product is very creamy and comes in a plastic jar. The lid opens up to reveal another white rubber lid inside to prevent the spillage of product.

The face polish is very creamy and the granules are very fine and non- abrasive... Even if you go overboard with scrubbing this face polish would not hurt your facial skin.

This product is very skin friendly and it never gave me any breakouts or allergic reactions.

The creamy texture of the polish won't leave your skin dry and stretchy. 

Its mentioned that this product may not suit all skin types - But it has proved to work just fine on my combination skin tone and my mom's normal skin tone.

I used this product every alternate day - Just a scoop of the polish - Scrubbed it for a minute on the face and then relax and let the product sit for a while on your skin before washing it off .... the result was awesome - it refreshes you and scrubs away the dead cells to reveal a soft glowy skin.

I also used this product along with my facial cleansing tool - the tool effectively scrubs the facial skin and gave better results.

My mom tested the product a step further - She scrubbed her skin and after keeping the polish for 5 minutes on her face - she opted for face steam... It gave fantastic results on her skin. "Inexpensive facial at home" - She said...  :)

I can't comment on the age repair or skin firming capability of this product yet because its only been two weeks since it was first used... Maybe constant usage will show some results.

Love it or Chuck it ?
Not tested on animals, Natural, Organic, Free of harmful chemicals and colors - This product definitely ROCKS !!  I definitely Love it !! A perfect gift to all the mothers  : )

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