Thursday, 29 November 2012

Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

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Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

By Supriya


Hello ladies,
Ok, those of you have dry, rough hair raise your hands? And now those who are suffering from hair fall and hair thinning, raise your hands? Ahh... I know many hands will be raised. All hair problems in one, and you can take the perfect example of my hair. Dry, thin, dull and breakage. Consulted dermats, hair specialists, ayurvedic doctors, gobbled down medicines like food for months and applied all the tinctures and connotations, but the hair quality won't budge to improve.
             I was so irritated and bugged up with comments from relatives about the deteriorating quality of my hair and the hair thinning that showed up my scalp from a distance. In desperate need of some quick fix, I started searching the internet, found many waste as well as useful tips. In my quest, I came to know the harmful chemicals in our shampoos and conditioners that lead to hair fall and hair thinning and came across some organic brands for my hair.
        I know you are bored to death by my story and to quickly come to the point, today I am going to review one miracle of a product for hair, which I discovered (!) in my search – Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar. Soulflower shampoo bars remind me of those old shikakai bars that my grandmother (maternal) used to use on her hair. She had a thick long mane. After doing some research, I bought two soap bars from Soulflower.





Product Description:
All those with dry, flyaway, scanty hair, throw out your hats.Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily & can become easily split at the ends. You need essential oils that stimulate the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil. Sandalwood & Geranium do that & more! They also work as an antidepressant on the emotional level, soothing anxiety & stress. Jojoba & almond oils nourish hair & it will regain its elasticity, leaving it soft, shiny & with far more body. Formulated to gently clean your hair as well has hands, face & body -- especially convenient when traveling. They're safe for chemical treated, coloured, children’s hair.


Price: Rs. 250/- for 150gm


Key Ingredients:
Geranium & sandalwood essential oils, jojoba oil, almond oil, shikaki, aloevera, Vitamin E, glycerin & aqua, permitted edible color & aroma, saponified oils of olive, coconut, castor, palm & palm kernel.


Ingredient Benefits:
1. Sandalwood deep relaxes, has astringent, anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties. Soothes a dry & irritated scalp.
2. Geranium essential oil calms & relaxes, prevents hair loss, helps to restore oil balance in the hair glands Jojoba oil..
3. Jojoba oil helps keep the hair moisturized so that it doesn’t break and can retain length.
4. Almond oil provides deep nourishment & moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger & controls hair loss.
5. Aloevera gel has anti-inflammatory properties that keep your hair strong & healthy, stops hair fall. Makes hair shiny & healthy.
6. Shikakai (means fruit for hair) is a natural gentle conditioning agent for hair & scalp. Effective in combating dandruff & extremely gentle, working to not overly strip hair of its natural oils.


Usage Directions: Use Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair. Rub the bar between your hands & apply the lather to your hair or rub the bar directly on your hair. Work the lather through & rinse as usual.


My Experience with Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:


To put in very plain and simple... I love it. The shampoo bar has come as a savior for me. It cleanses well, the oils keep my hair from drying too much and about hair fall... it has drastically reduced. I am floored by this 100% vegan shampoo. The bar is red in color; though don't confuse it for emitting any rose aroma. I am completely flattered by the exotic natural ingredients of the soap. It’s very easy to apply. All you have to do is, rub the soap directly on your scalp or you can even lather it on your palms and apply. Doesn't tangle hair and leaves the hair with good volume. Also my hair fall has reduced. The soap lathers very well and I have generally not felt the usage of double application unless I have oiled my hair pre-wash.

The bar claims to be safe for chemically treated hair, colored, children's hair. This is free from all the chemicals namely SLS, SLES, parabens etc. I now very carefully read ingredient list before buying any product for my hair.


Since the bar is huge, I cut it into three pieces (recommended) for ease of use and to avoid wastage of product. I have completed using the bar and it lasted me for good three months with twice a week application.


Pros of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

  • Aroma of the shampoo bar
  • Lathers and cleans very well
  • Does not require much quantity, even for oiled hair
  • Will last easily for a long time
  • The exotic list of ingredients
  • Free from SLS/SLES and parabens


Cons of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:


  • Could not find any but only if they could lower their prices a bit, I would buy this in bulk! (hehe)
 

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.75/5 (-0.25 for the price, though not an issue with me!)


My Recommendation: Go grab it girls :)


Would I Repurchase Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?: I will be buying this as long as the company keeps making it. I love and love this shampoo bar!

Have you tried the Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?

 

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Saturday, 27 October 2012

Essence Look at Me Lipstick 40 Review & Swatches

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Essence 40 Look at Me  Lipstick Review

Guest Post by Christina
This is a product that I got as a gift from my sister in law who lives in Belgium.  I am not familiar with their products but after using the lipstick and reading others reviews I found it to be a good product. It is produced in Germany and is mostly sold in the E.U. and in the U.S.  The one reason I decided to review this lipstick was because of their devotion to the 'cruelty against animals' cause.  For those of your who do not know me I am an animal activist and I have stopped using animal tested products.  Essence is strictly against any kind of animal testing whatsoever.  It is absolutely awful to torture animals for the sake of beauty products



Their products stand for trendy and high quality cosmetics at a sensational low prices because they do not use costly advertisements using models or celebrities, expensive tv spots or print ads in magazines.


Product Description:
# 40 Look at Me is part of the 2012 spring/summer collection.   I used an Essence  product for the first time.  I liked how it felt and if given a chance I would like to try out other colours and a different finish, because frosty lipsticks are for a younger lot than me.  I would not even feel guilty about over spending because essence products are a  fantastic buy for makeup fanatics looking to stock up on a budget. 
  
They have added two more shades to their spring/summer collection and so all of the 16 colors have been bumped up to the fall/winter season 2012.  

 
Price & Quantity: $ 2.49, $4 AUD  for 4 gms
 

Key Ingredients: Not mentioned on the tube but it is mentioned in a PDF file on the site.  Few key ingredients would be castor seed oil, lanolin, paraffin,carnauba wax and avocado oil. The rest are chemical names.

 

My Experience with Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick :


Packaging: These lipsticks come in color-coded packaging.  That means the lipstick tube is the exact same color as the lipstick making it easy to reach for your favourite shade. When you open the tube, the top half of the inner tube is plastic and it is not a problem really.  You can see how much product is left at all times.  My only problem is that these lipsticks do not come with any kind of seal!


 
Colour, Consistency & Texture: It is a sizzling sheer beige-brown that lights up your lips with a soft gleam.  It is a frosty lipstick with some shimmer but it is not over the top at all.  If you are looking for a creamy nude color that doesn't lean too pink or too beige this is definitely it.  Almost close to MAC blankety lipstick excluding the frost and the cheap price.  I hardly got any smell when I used it.   In the pictures I have also lined my lips with a bit of a rose coloured liner and that totally changed how the colour looked on my lips.  I was quite happy to use it like that.
 


How it works: This lipstick is soft and velvety to apply.  It does contain shimmer along with being frosty.  It does not settle in lip lines but one must exfoliate the lips before using this.  Frosty colours do tend to draw an audience and you wouldn't want dry flaky bits of skin peeking out from beneath it would you?
 
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Pros of Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick:

  • Inexpensive - Budget brand
  • Easy to use
  • Does not test its products on animals
  • Does not settle in lip lines
  • Pretty nude colour
  • Goes on smoothly
  • The shimmer is not gaudy
  • Colour co-ordinated container
  • Even Application
  • Long Lasting
  • Moisturizing
  • Pleasant Tasting
  • True colour swatch
  • As good as a high-end brand

 

Cons of Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick :

  • Limited selection of colors
  • Not available in India
  • Frosty shade that most Indian skin tones cannot carry off
  • Availability is limited
  • Not available online yet
  • Not suitable for work because it's frosty
  • Does not come packed or sealed.  It can be tested at the store


Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3.55


Would I Repurchase Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick ? Yes and no.  No, not that colour but yes different shades and other products by the brand. 


A note of warning: Frosty and shimmery high gloss lipsticks look best on the young because these draw a great deal of attention to lips so becareful when you select lipstick.  It is not just about color but also about the finish. As you age you cannot ignore the fact that certain colours become a total no no. Matte lipstick is best on certain age groups and so are glossy, high sheen lipstick styles.
                     It's only a while before you will start seeing this brand on our online cosmetics shopping sites, something like ELF that has flooded the market.  You can visit the website for more information. It is a very, very pretty and fresh site and I am sure all of you are going to go bonkers looking at it.

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Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Avon Simply Pretty Color Last Lipstick Almond Beige Review & FOTD

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Guest Post by Barisha

Avon Simply Pretty Color Last Lipstick Almond Beige Review

Hello lovely ladies.. How are you all? Hope you all are fine. I am back with another review today and this review is on an Avon lippy. To be very frank I am not too much into makeup. For me applying a lil compact, eyeliner and kajal is more than enough. Somehow I always think whenever I apply lipstick it makes me look more ugly :P But this lippy just proved me that was wrong: and I am really happy for that. Today I am going to review this on my favorite blog, of course here at  Makeup and Beauty Home :D Okay, now let us see how it works on me. Keep reading!





Product Description:
  • Get velvety color that lasts long, stays fresh and keeps lips soft and moisturized.
  • Gentle long-lasting lipstick with anti-oxidants and SPF 12 UVA/UVB
  • Lasts up to 4 hours
  • Transfer resistant

Price: Rs.299


Shade: Almond Beige


My Experience with this Product:


Packaging: It comes in a dark violet pack. The packaging looks okay and it is sturdy enough to be travel friendly; no complaints.



Colour and Texture: The colour of this Almond Beige lipstick from Avon justifies the name. It actually looks like almond but after applying on the lips it looks so different. Sometimes it looks pinkish brown sometimes orangish brown. Sometimes brown! No I am getting confused :P I am very poor at describing colours so have a look at my swatch and FOTD. The texture is of lipstick is so creamy, buttery and soft. It is so soft that it tends to break or melt if not stored in refrigerator.



How it works: One can easily apply this lipstick over their lips without any hardness as it glides in a smooth manner. This lipstick is nicely pigmented and stays on my lips for 3-4 hours as per the claims. This shade suits almost every Indian skin type and thus can be wore daily for casual outings and even for work. Overall, this lipstick suits everyone beautifully and the lippy beginners out there can pick this without any second thought.


FOTD:

This is how it looks on me and sorry I was damn tired at that time!



Now come, let us discuss about the pros and cons.

Pros of Avon Simply Pretty Color Last Lipstick in Almond Beige Shade

  • Beautiful colour which brightens up the face.
  • Sturdy and travel friendly packaging
  • The shimmers are very subtle, making this lipstick as a perfect daily wear one
  • Will suit almost every skin tone
  • The lipstick does not bleed
  • Suitable for office wear too
  • One of the best shades for lipstick beginners
  • Not drying as it has a buttery texture
  • Contains SPF
  • I think its affordable for the worth. Avon products are available on discounts most of the time.
  • Good staying power, This particular shade will stay for 3-4 hours without the need of reapplications.


Cons of of Avon Simply Pretty Color Last Lipstick in Almond Beige Shade

  • The ingredients list is missing.
  • Availability is a problem for many.
  • Might melt in hard summers; you can store it in refrigerator though


Recommendation: I will recommend this to lipstick to every lipstick loving girl. It looks good on all skin types and perfectly suitable on both day and night.


Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4/5


Have you tried any lipstick from the Avon Simply Pretty Color Last Range? Which is your favorite shade?
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Friday, 27 July 2012

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry Review

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Whatever time, money and effort we spend in makeup and skincare for making our self look beautiful, nothing like a nice relaxing luxury soap bath relaxes our skin and senses. Yes! We all need to pamper our skin and treat it with care for a glowing beautiful look. Eyeliners, lipsticks and mascaras can bring a dramatic look to your facial features but think about your body skin; how do you treat it SPECIALLY? Nothing huh? Maintaining smooth body skin is as essential as maintaining our facial skin with skincare products and instant beauty enhancing makeup cosmetics. Not just on Sundays, you can get that spa effect at home by spending right money on right products. Today, I am reviewing a sweet luxury soap from Nyassa with which I have fallen in love recently. Read the detailed review below!

Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Handmade Clear Soap

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry




Product Description:

The essence of sweet summer raspberries, ripe and ready to fall off the vine.
Our clear base soaps are made from a Coconut oil and Palm oil base. And best of all, they are made the old fashioned way. Yes, they are handmade, cut and sold by weight. Choose from a variety of amazing fragrances. 

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry


Price and Quantity:
Rs.200 for 100g


Usage Directions:

Lather the soap and then apply it on damp skin. Wash away gently to reveal a natural glow. 
For best results, a rub or two will give excellent lather & the soap will last much longer. Please keep the soap dry between use. For all skin types


Ingredients list:
Naturally Pampering Ingredients: Soap Base, Essential oil/Fragrance and Colour


Shelf life:
Best before 12 months from manufacture


My Experience with this Product:

Packaging
This soap is packed in a clear, thin and transparent plastic cover without any outer carton. The cover is very thin and the soap is tightly wrapped inside it. The ingredient list and product description were printed on the back side of the soap. I have no problem with the packaging because I always admire the quality of the products more than the appearance but though if this soap comes with an outer carton, it would be too much better. 

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry


Colour, Consistency and Fragrance
This soap has a fresh raspberry fragrance that takes me off the world. I could also feel some coconut oil smell (Not a big fan!) and crushed strawberry puree smell (Yummy..!!). The fragrance is so sweet, fruity and delightful. Oops! See, I am talking about the fragrance first strangely :p (Yes, that's is the first thing that attracted me a lot). Let us talk about the shape and consistency of the soap now. The soap is in strawberry red colour with a clear base. It has a rectangular shape that cannot be said perfect. The very slight irregular finish of the edges shows that it is hand-made (Yup, it makes the soap look natural too) and so this is my second point to love about this soap. The top of this clear handmade soap is light green in colour (Refer picture) and did that strike your mind too? Yes! I remember watermelons every time I see this soap. We can easily cut the soap with a sharp knife; it is not too hard or soft, but just a perfect clear soap.

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry


How it works
I have always been a lover of clear soaps as they glide smoothly on to the skin and look cute as well. Don't you agree? Creamy or hard bar soaps turn soft and shapeless with everyday use but most of the clear and transparent soaps turns glossy and cute after water contact. They become smooth, glossy and look like some bar jelly which I always love. Most of them don't turn soft or unshaped easily as well. So, when I first opened the pack and started using this soap, I was feeling very excited as it is a clear one. As you see above, I did cut the soap into 2 halves to prevent melting ( I was not sure whether it would melt or not before cutting it); but surprisingly this soap doesn't melt as much as I expected. It just goes smooth on to the skin, lathers VERY well and removes all the impurities, sweat and odor from body skin. Most of the clear soaps leave a slippery feel on body skin but this one just did not do that! (Well, I am lazy to stand in shower for a long time you know) :P
         The lather gets washed off from the body skin within a minute and leaves skin squeaky clean but still then it doesn't leave skin dry or stretchy. I will not say that this soap has moisturizing properties but it helps to balance out the skin without stripping of any excess moisture. It leaves skin soft, supple and smooth; neither dry and nor moisturized as creamy soaps do. As I have normal to oily body skin (Especially in these irregular monsoons) this soap suits me perfectly. It leaves my skin soft and refreshed. The fresh raspberry fragrance filled my bathroom but failed to stay on my skin more than 30 minutes. Just chill, that's not a con for me at all because I just want my bathing time to be luxurious to enjoy the refreshment with a relaxing feel.
       Overall, I am just in love with this refreshing raspberry soap. It reminds me of water melons, delivers a fresh raspberry fragrance, removes impurities from my skin well, washes off quickly, leaves skin clean and soft and just fulfills all my wishes for a soap. I did not experience any irritation or breakouts on my skin with this soap usage, so this is perfect for sensitive skin beauties too. Oily, dry or normal, you can give this soap a try if you are a berry lover! This soaps lasts for 3-4 weeks depending on how we use it so no complaints about the price too. For a soap with this goodness, sweet fragrance and gentleness on skin, this price is decent.

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry

Nyassa Handmade Clear Soap in Fresh Raspberry


PROS:
  • Looks colourful and of course cute with a light green topping
  • Has a yummy & sweet raspberry fragrance
  • 100% Vegetarian
  • Lathers very well; especially with a loofah pad
  • Cleanses out skin in a good manner by clearing out all the impurities
  • Washes out very easily with less water and without leaving any slippery film behind
  • Gives a nice fruit spa bath experience at home
  • Very gentle on skin; Can also be used by sensitive skin typed people
  • Doesn't dry out skin
  • Leaves skin soft, supple and smooth with every usage
  • Doesn't melt or turn soft to hold; it remains in good shape if stored dry
  • Lasts good for 3-4 weeks
  • Handmade & natural; What more you need than this?
  • The price is reasonable for the worth


CONS:
  • The packaging could have been better (Yes! I wish for an outer carton)
  • Some might feel Rs.200 is expensive for a soap but that is not a con for the worth; I am just mentioning
  • Availability is a problem but you can easily shop it from their main site online


Rating: 4/5


Recommendation: 
I do recommend this clear handmade soap from Nyassa to all fruity smell and clear soap lovers! You are surely going to love this product. As promised, this product suits all skin types but dry skins would definitely need a heavy body lotion after using this. Overall, it is a great natural handmade product.


Would I Repurchase?: 
Yes sure, I just love it! I am eying out for the other variants from this range and yes I am picking this same flavor again too :D


Hope you liked my views on Nyassa Fresh Raspberry Clear Handmade Soap.
Have you tried it? Which is your favorite fruit flavored soap? Share your comments below!


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Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Vedic Line Soft Heel Cream Review

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MABH 400 Followers Celebration Contest Entry Post 4 by Bhavna Pande

Hello guys hope you all are doing  great ..
I am doing a quick product review on my favorite – VEDIC LINE soft  heel cream.


Though my mom uses this more than I do but sometimes I use it too and it is really good because it removed my dryness during winters and my heels were soft again in like 2 days of application. My mom loves this product and it did work well with her too as I could see the result with my own eyes. Her cracked heels were repairing.

Quantity:  65 ML

Price: I bought this from Urbantouch for Rs. 135 .

Ingredients: Water, Extract of Amla, Tomato, Mango, Tamarind, Glycerine, Beeswax, Neem oil, Clove oil, Menthol







What does the packaging says (Claims):



How does the product Looks:


How to use:
My mom uses it daily after washing her  feet in luke-warm water before going to bed.

Rating: 5/5

Recommendation: Yes I do recommend this heel cream well because it really worked for me and my mom. I love the soft texture of this cream because of bee wax present in it. It doesn’t smell that great ( its not bad though ) but who needs to smell it it’s a heel cream and not a face cream :p

Would I Repurchase?: I will buy it again for sure. Half of it is over by now.


Editors Note: Thanks for the heel cream review Bhavna. This review is very useful and I am planning to get this product for myself soon. Girls! Do leave your feedback and love below, we are waiting to hear.

Important Note:  The person with highest number of giveaway entry posts will win a surprise goodie hamper in this MABH 400 Followers Celebration Giveaway Contest! Enter now and win exciting prizes!!! 
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