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August 2016 Globox Unboxing, Discount Code + Giveaway

August 2016 Globox Unboxing, Discount Code + Giveaway

Hi guys,

I am unboxing my August Globox today. If you don’t know about Globox, I have done a video and unboxing earlier HERE.

It’s a beauty subscription box which sends 4-5 full sized products every month and now they are also including few tea sachets and jewellery in their boxes. They send products as per your skin profile. You fill a questionnaire when you register with them and answer questions related to your skin and hair and also makeup preference. They send you products according to your beauty profile only and an expert note is a part of the box each month, which mentions why the particular product has been sent.

They also try to include more natural and organic brands, which I what I love.

Let’s see what all I got:

  • Makeup Revolution I Love Makeup Liquid Lipstick: INR 650
  • Soulflower Olive Oil: INR 300
  • O3+ Face Wash: INR 280
  • Fuschia Lavender Calendula Body Lotion: INR 450
  • Tea Treasures Tea Sachets

Total Value of the products: INR 1680

Buy the box HERE

MRP: INR 799

Get INR 100 off on this month’s box using the coupon code ‘IN100’
Get 10% off on 3,6 and 12 months subscription using ‘GLO10’

They have also included a jewellery item this month which I didn’t get coz I placed my order late, they will send it in next month’s box. These are total value for money, especially with the coupon code, you get the box for INR 699 and products worth about 1700-1800. I totally recommend GloBox and I am loving this month’s products!

I also have a giveaway going on, where one of my Youtube subscriber can win the August Globox, join on my Youtube channel.

Have you tried GloBox yet?

OPPO F1s Selfie Expert First Impressions, Specs, Pictures

OPPO F1s Selfie Expert First Impressions, Specs, Pictures

Hi guys,

If you follow my blog, you know I have reviewed the OPPO F1 which was launched in Feb HERE. And then later in April, I went to Delhi for the OPPO F1 Plus Selfie Expert phone launch and also reviewed the F1 Plus HERE, comparing it with Samsung Galaxy A7.

Now OPPO has launched the F1s which is already available for pre-booking. I am trying out the device since about a week now and here are my thoughts on it.

Key Features:

  • 16MP Front camera and 1/3.1 inch Image Sensor
  • Beautify 4.0
  • In built Filters
  • 13MP Rear Camera and 1/3.06 inch sensor
  • 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen
  • 0.22s Fingerprint Unlock
  • Customizable Finger print activated app launch
  • 3GB RAM
  • Dual 4G sim 
  • 32GB internal memory, expandable upto 128GB
  • New ColorOS 3.0 based on Android 5.1

Price: INR 17990

Colors Available: Gray & Gold

It’s a 5.5 inch screen normal sized smartphone, it’s not as thin and light as the F1 Plus, but not very heavy too, 160g to be precise. It has 3075mAh battery which is pretty good and lasts through whole day in one full charge!

It comes with earphones, charger, USB cord and a transparent plastic back case.

Of course, the phone does have all the excellent camera features which all OPPO phones come with. From Selfie Panoroma to HDR and Expert Mode.

I have clicked this with the Expert Mode, Ultra HD Mode, HD Mode and the Normal mode. The Expert Mode lets you adjust the white balance, ISO and every other setting. If you are a professional photographer, you can change those every single time before clicking. Ultra HD gives brighter and clearer pictures. HD mode is true to color and will give you super sharp pictures. They are heavy in size and resolution. HD mode is my favourite, and the Normal mode clicks pretty good pictures too. They have an inbuilt editor which lets you quickly edit pictures.

Left-Right: Expert, Ultra HD, HD, Normal

Also my favourite Beautify 4.0 mode, it makes your selfies look flawless! And also natural at the same time. I have taken this picture with the normal mode and the Beautify mode. Mind you, I only have concealer and some powder used here on my skin, and the Beautify mode gives me flawless skin as if I have full makeup on. I love the fact that it brightens and sharpens my eyes.

Front Camera
Left- Normal
Right- Beautify

Both front and rear camera clicks excellent pictures even in low light and night time, compared to all other expensive phones in the segment. I had compared the F1 Plus with Samsung Galaxy A7 in my previous blog post. As you can see in the pictures above, it concentrates light on the subject and dims the background, so the subject is well lit!

0.22s Fingerprint Sensor

Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer. The finger print sensor is unbelievably fast! Colours are very bright and sharp and pictures come true to colour.

It has almost all the features of the F1 Plus, and at an attractive price of 17990! If you are looking for a phone that looks stylish, has excellent camera and battery, plus is not very expensive, you do not have to look any further!! OPPO F1s is your answer! Pre book at your nearesr OPPO store.

Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream Review

Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream Review

By Sanchita

INTRODUCTION – Just when I started working out, I thought of using the Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream simultaneously because I already have way too many stretch marks around my hips and thighs. I knew that these stretch marks are simply going to aggravate once I start off with full-fledged workout session. Having used the cream for about two months now, here’s my review on the product.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION – Johara Body Firming AntiCellulite Cream is a fresh, light weight, fast absorbing cream that visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite (Orange peel skin) within 4 weeks of regular use. Rich in regenerating & firming plant extracts like Fors LeanCG, Boswellin Super, Cosmoperine, Caffeine & Amaranthus that helps to restore body’s youthful tone & improve firmness & elasticity of the skin. Other ingredients such as Jojoba seed oil, Horse chestnut seed extract (Venocin) & Olive fruit oil revitalizes the skin texture and leaves skin feeling soft and satin smooth.

Paraben, Sulphate, Formaldehyde, Synthetic dye Free, Halal Certified, Dermatologist Certified, Suitable for Sensitive skin

INGREDIENTS:

PRICE – 900 INR for 125g

MY REVIEW

The Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream comes in a rather large plushy tube which is creamy in color, along with a flip open black cap which is pretty sturdy. The opening of the flip open cap dispenses the right amount of product, avoiding any mess or excess. Though the tube looks slightly big, it is a perfect pick for travelling. It is light weight, sturdy and doesn’t mess up at all. Overall, I really like the packaging.

Coming to the texture and consistency, it is has a creamy consistency which leans on the thicker side. The smell is artificial and creamy but nothing that would hurt the nasal senses. Once you blend the product onto the skin, it simply refreshes with aroma and then fades off.

The cream takes some time to blend but it does merge with the skin with some nice massage. Initially, I simply used to apply and blend and the cream used to look oily on the skin. However, with the passage of time, I thought of massage a good amount and saw that it works better that way. Massaging the cream has its own benefits. Massaging helps in blood circulation in that part of the body and also reduces the stretch marks. Once blended onto the skin, the area feels slightly warmed up which is very noticeable in summer.

Coming to its effect of reducing stretch marks, I didn’t notice anything till a month. I have been quite consistent with the workout but even after losing some kilos I didn’t notice the increasing appearances of the stretch marks. It was simply after 40-45 days when I noticed that the stretch marks around my thighs slowly started vanishing. The skin also looked much toned and even.

However, the perfect toned and firm was still to come. The cream also works slightly on double chin as I notice the pictures looked pretty good as far as the chiseled look is concerned. There was no side effect of the cream on the skin throughout the time I used it.

The ingredient list of the Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream is pretty impressive. It is enriched with Fors LeanCG, Boswellin Super, Cosmoperine, Caffeine & Amaranthus that are naturally endowed to improve the texture of the cream and provides firmness and elasticity. Abundant quantity of Jojoba, Olive, glycerin and other fruit oils are added which adds a nice layer of hydration to the skin that also contributes to the enhancement. In fact, the product is paraben, sulphate, formaldehyde, synthetic dye free and also halal certified and dermatologist certified – which makes it a perfect pick for sensitive skin as well.

OVERALL – Johara Body Firming Anti Cellulite Cream is an excellent choice if you want to reduce the stretch marks and add a nice layer of hydration to the skin.

WHAT I LIKED

  • Nice packaging.
  • Creamy texture.
  • Blends well.
  • Reduces stretch marks.
  • Hydrates the skin.
  • Impressive list of ingredients.
  • Paraben, Sulphate, Formaldehyde and Synthetic dye Free
  • Halal Certified and Dermatologist Certified

WHAT I DISLIKED

  • Takes time to show results.
  • Pricey
  • Doesn’t firm the skin completely until you rigorously workout

RATING –4/5

Quality: 4/5

Value for money: 3/5

Availability: 3.5/5

Editor’s Note: This sounds quite good, but agree anti-cellulite products do need a lot of time in general to show results.

Have you tried any Anti Cellulite Cream yet?

Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque Review

Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque Review

By Pallavi

Hello Lovelies,

Here I am back with yet another skin care product. By now you might have understood that I am a big skin care junkie. I buy more and more products of skin care than makeup. Because I really believe that healthy skin is the key to beautiful skin. And in summers I love to use face packs. After a long tiring day my skin becomes so pale and tired that I need something to boost and revive my skin.

And that is the time when I am in urgent need of face packs. And this is one of those purchases – Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque.

Price: Rs. 449 for 100 ml.

Ingredients:

Directions to use: Begin by splashing some water on your face. Now, squeeze out the mask from the tube. Dilute the mask a bit with water. Spread the mask all over your face. Let it dry for some time say 15-20 minutes. Now, rinse away your face with water. You may be in need of more water for this clay based face mask. So, wash your face thoroughly.

What the brand Claims: Like the special clay masks that were a favourite with the Egyptian goddess Cleopatra, our French Red Clay mask never fails to soften your skin, preserve its complexion and impart a natural glow. It is a gentle paste of French Red Clay, which is an absolute powerhouse of iron and other minerals! Best suited for normal to oily skin types, it cleanses, detoxifies and exfoliates the skin, leaving it highly refreshed and toned. The clay is blended with Rose oil, virgin Coconut oil and the balancing Cedar wood essential oils. As the oils further nourish the skin, Turmeric powder and Sandalwood give it a distinctive radiance.

My experience with Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque:

The Packaging of Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque is very simple and travel friendly. It comes in a medium sized tube packaging which has product details written all over it. The tube has a wide cap at the top which needs to be twisted so that the face mask comes out. You need to squeeze the tube lightly. A very little product is required per usage. So, a single tube will easily last you for months.

Now, coming to the texture part. The clay based face masque is quite hard and not that easy to spread. So, you need to dilute it with water so that it spreads easily. After spreading it on face it will take some more time than the usual face masque to dry. Once it dries you can notice a clean and clear skin. You can also notice some redness around your nose area in case you have a sensitive skin.

And if you have a dry skin then you should pat some moisturiser on your face immediately after washing using this face pack. Yes, girls this face pack is a bit drying. But all clay based face masques are i believe.

Good about Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque

1. Goodness of natural ingredients

2. Travel friendly packaging

3. Price affordable

4. Little product required per usage

5. Cleanses face effectively

6. No breakouts

Bad about Natural Bath and Body French Red Clay Masque

1. Not easily available

2. Dries out your skin too much

Rating – 4/5

Editor’s Note: I love clay based face masks Pallavi, this sounds good!

Have you tried any French Red Clay Masque? Which is your favourite?

Wella EIMI Style Range Root Shoot, Dry Me, Perfect Me Review

Wella EIMI Style Range Root Shoot, Dry Me, Perfect Me Review

Hi guys,

Wella has introduced few new products in their EIMI Styling Range and I have been trying them since the past few days, here are my thoughts on it.

About the Wella EIMI Range: The EIMI range has a product to suit everyone’s individual style, whether they desire a volumizing boost, wild textures, dazzling shine or a smooth and silky finish. Expressing individuality has never seen so easy.  Individual style seekers can pick from 31 styling essentials including four new exciting products to create the style the best suits them – whether they want wild texture, dazzling shine, a volume boost or a smooth and sleek finish.

I love the matte grey and white cap packaging, with the EIMI written with different color on each product. The best part about this entire range is the fragrance, it smells absolutely amazing!!

NEW & HERO Dry Me dry shampoo for creating head turning volume and matte texture for any individual style. Those wanting to create some head turning volume and matte texture can try Dry Me, the new revolutionary dry shampoo.

HOLD LEVEL 2
Create volume and a manageable matte texture to achieve your look. Refresh your hair and absorb oil with this formula with Tapioca starch.

HOW TO USE:  Shake me, spray me, style me. Apply evenly on dry hair, leave in and brush through.

MRP: Rs.900/- for 180ml

It’s a normal, tall spray bottle and is very easy to use. It does not leave too much of white powder residue on the scalp unlike other dry shampoos. It creates an immediate bounce and volume. I am so in love with the way it smells.

I am very lazy when it comes to washing hair and dry shampoos are a staple for me. I have tried 6-7 different brands of dry shampoos and I can easily say, this is by far the best dry shampoo I have tried!

NEW & HERO Root Shot means you are just one shot away from high precision, weightless root lift.

HOLD LEVEL 2
Perfect root lift is only a shot away with this mousse designed for precision application.

HOW TO USE: Shake, shoot, volumise. Apply on damp hair directly on the roots and blow dry as you wish.

MRP: Rs.900/- for 200ml

If your hair is straight & flat like mine and you love volume in hair, this is the product for you! Just take some mousse on your palms and apply it on your roots on damp hair and blow dry as usual. You will immediately get insane amount of volume. Trust me, you will absolutely love the results. Since I am not a person who blow dries a lot, I don’t end up using this often. I mostly prefer air drying my hair.

NEW & HERO Perfect Me – this delicate lotion adds shine, repairs, moisturises and tame fly-aways. It creates deliciously smooth hair.

HOLD LEVEL 2
Create natural style with smoothness with this delicate lotion that adds shine, repairs, moisturizes, tames flyaways and protects from the heat of styling tools.

HOW TO USE: Pamper, perfect, protect. Caress a small amount of product on mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair for a luxurious feel. Style as you wish.

MRP: Rs.900/- for 100ml

A BB Lotion for your hair. You must have heard about a lot of BB creams for skin, this is a BB lotion for your hair, and rightfully so. It not only gives the hair a smooth and shiny look and controls frizz, it also repairs, moisturises and works as a heat protectant. What more does one need 😀 I absolutely love it and use it every time post washing my hair. The smell stays on for a long, long time and I can’t stop smelling my hair for the entire day :p

Dry Me and Root Shoot are meant to give you volume and Perfect Me is meant to give hair a sleek and smooth finish. I use the Dry Me dry shampoo a lot, followed by the Perfect Me and Root Shoot whenever I blow dry.

My favourite from all three is obviously the Dry Me, followed by the Perfect Me :p I have clicked pictures before and after using the dry shampoo, the results are for you all to see..

This is my flat 3-4th day unwashed hair and just look at the volume I got on the crown with the dry shampoo.

Also this range is quite economically priced at INR 900. Mostly all hair styling products fall in that price category and talking about quality, I am highly impressed with this range! Highly recommended!!

EIMI is available in all Wella Professional salons. Simply ask your Wella Professional stylist for more information.

Have you tried the Wella EIMI Range yet?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review

Himalaya Herbals Fairness Kesar Face Pack Review

Himalaya Herbals Fairness Kesar Face Pack Review

Hi guys,

So as I mentioned in my previous post that I wanted to try this pack, I went ahead and bought it from my local chemist. This is something new for me because I haven’t tried this face pack from Himalaya Herbals yet. I have used the Purifying Neem a lot and have also tried the Refreshing Fruit Pack before.

What the Company claims: Himalaya’s Fairness Kesar Face Pack is a unique natural formulation that evens out skin tone for a fairer you! Turmeric, Walnut, Indian Aloe and Kesar rejuvenate and cleanse your skin of impurities, to reveal a natural glow. Walnut and Indian Aloe heal the skin and remove blackheads. Turmeric and Kesar enhance your skin’s complexion and elasticity. CINNABLOC™, our patented, herbal sunscreen agent, protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Key ingredients:

Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe your skin gently. The herb helps to even out your skin tone and complexion. It also helps to retain the skin’s elasticity and makes it supple.

Walnut has slightly acidic properties. It is particularly effective in treating acne and in soothing sunburned skin and eczema. Walnut helps in skin cell regeneration and in toning the skin because of its astringent properties.

Indian Aloe acts as an antibacterial and an astringent, which accelerates the healing of injured skin. Indian Aloe also softens and hydrates skin.

Kesar lightens skin, clears spots, enhances the complexion and gives skin an even tone.

Directions: Apply Fairness Kesar Face Pack evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Let the pack dry for 10-15 minutes, and remove with a wet sponge or towel. Rinse with cool water. For best results, use twice a week.

MRP: Rs.70/- for 50g, Rs.130/- for 100g

It comes in the same white and green Himalaya Herbals flip cap tube packaging. It’s a thick, creamy mask and light yellow in colour. It has this soft powdery smell, but doesn’t smell of kesar or turmeric.

I wash my face and towel dry it lightly, keeping it a little damp for the mask to glide on well. Apply it all over the face avoiding eyes and lips and keep it on for 20 minutes before washing off, massaging it with circular motions with wet hands while taking it off.

I have used it 3-4 times till now, like twice a week, and I can say that this does not make your skin fairer, I think what they mean is detan. It definitely removes tan and lightens the acne scars a bit, to make the skin even. But it does require regular and continuous use to show results.

Kesar and turmeric are very good to even out skin while turmeric is also anti-bacterial. Indian Aloe soothes the skin.

Skin feels soft, supple and fresh post usage. I do need a moisturizer post washing the mask though.

I would recommend this face pack in summers, especially if you have tanned after your holidays, this does remove your tan with regular use. I would keep my use once a week now.

You can check out Himalaya Herbals on Facebook HERE and on twitter HERE and also more from their Face Care Range HERE

Have you tried the #HimalayaHerbals #FairnessKesarFacePack yet? What do you think of it?

August 2016 Fab Bag Unboxing

August 2016 Fab Bag Unboxing

Hi guys,

I got the August Fab Bag today and as usual doing the unboxing on the same day.

Read my previous Fab Bag reviews:

MRP: Rs.599/- per month (Buy HERE)

This month’s theme is ‘What The Chic’

The bag is faux leather and navy blue with pink purple polka dots. It is quite sturdy and nice, quality wise.

Products I got:

  • Geri G Foundation: Rs. 2500
  • Natural Bath & Body Grapefruit & Vitamin C Face Masque- 50ml- Rs.325/- for 100ml
  • Kronokare Anti Turm Repairing Hair Oil- Rs.225/- for 30ml
  • Just Herbs Malabar Lemongrass Body Wash- 50ml- Rs.545 for 200ml
  • Livon Serum 3 sachets worth Rs.15

I got an option to choose one makeup product from Geri G. this month. Geri G. Makeup products are a line of the Hollywood Makeup Artist Geri Giagnorio

Every product in this collection features Geri G’s proprietary Nanomarine-5 ingredient mix of omegas, antioxidants, aloe vera, proteins, and retinyl palmitate for your most radiant skin ever. All products are vegan and cruelty-free.

You can can choose from any ONE from : hydrating lip gloss, volumizing mascara, weightless foundation OR multi-purpose blending eye & cheek duo! Choice is available on first-come-first-served basis, till stocks last.

I went with the foundation in Medium and I am really looking forward to trying that out, I hope the shade matches well.

Apart from that the Lemongrass Body wash and Grapefruit Face Masque are quite interesting too.

I quite liked this month’s bag, apart from the full sized foundation, also for the deluxe sized samples. I do recommend this month’ bag but make sure you subscribe quickly to get makeup of your choice 😀

What did you get in your August Fab Bag?

July Lip Monthly Bag Unboxing

July Lip Monthly Bag Unboxing

Hi guys,

I got the July Lip Monthly Bag 2-3 days ago, they usually ship towards the end of the month, hence the delay.

Lip Monthly Bag is a beauty subscription bag where you get 4-5 full sized lip products every month, it can be anything related to lips from lip balm, lipstick, lip butter, lip oil, lip scrub, liquid lipstick. Sometimes they add a pigment or eyeshadow too.

MRP: $12.95

They have free shipping worldwide and you can get 50% off on the first bag using the coupon code ’50OFF’. Also they have much cheaper and value for money deals on 4 months and 12 months subscription plans.

The July Summer theme bag is super cute, bright orange with Summer written on it and glasses printed. The print is on both the sides.

Products I got:

  • City Color City Chic Lipstick Heartbreaker – $4.99
  • Mirabella Lipstick Cherry Shine- $21
  • Cougar Perfect Pout Lip Plumper- £29
  • Bellapierre Shimmer Mineral Pigment- $15

Total value of the products- $74+

Join today using COUPON CODE:
“3FREE” to get 3 months FREE on Annual Subscriptions!
“1STFREE” to get your first month for FREE on 4 Month Subscriptions!
“50OFF” to get your first month for 50% off on Monthly Subscriptions!

Subscribe to Lip Monthly HERE

L-R: Heartbreaker, Cherry Shine, Cinnabar, Cougar

Heartbreaker with Cinnabar pigment on top would make a beautiful metallic lip!

I think Lip Monthly Bags are total value for money, considering the price and the fact that they have free shipping worldwide. Plus you get to try all international brands and majority products are full sized.

I definitely recommend trying out Lip Monthly! And I do love the July Bag

Have you tried Lip Monthly Bag before? What do you think of it?

Fair & Lovely New Powder Cream Launch

Fair & Lovely New Powder Cream Launch

Hi guys,

Last to last week I attended a launch event by Fair & Lovely. It was at Bungalow 9 in Bandra.

The event started with introduction of Mr. Pratik Ved, Senior Brand Manager, Fair & Lovely. He introduced the new product at first and we even show a video of how the product works through the day in the life of a common girl. We even got to see the TVC which will be going live this week.

All of Us with our floral tiaras

We were a total of 14 bloggers and we were divided in two teams. The teams were on the basis of birth date i.e. even and odd and surprisingly, we had exact 7 girls in each team!

The lovely Freishia Bomanbehram was the host and the team had arranged for a set of fun games with each game having some points. We played about 5-6 games and it was so much fun! One team was ‘Powder’ and the other team was ‘Cream’. I was in team Cream with the girls born on even number date and we won!

Mr.Pratik giving us our prize

More than winning, the event was super fun coz it was all about team work, general knowledge, creativity and a little bit of luck. Each game was different but they made sure they balance each element overall.

There was a fun photo booth with placards and some props and we took some pictures.

We also tried the product at the start and then experienced it throughout the day, while we were there, for almost 5-6 hours.

I got a press kit which had this new Fair & Lovely Powder Cream and I have been using it since the past few days. I absolutely love the white and pink packaging and the lovely floral smell.

It feels very light and not at all greasy or heavy. It settles down to a matte finish and stays matte through the day. Surprisingly your skin doesn’t require touch ups with this, except after a long time, only on T zone for me. Best part is no whitish cast at all.

I have worn it for events, meetings and my whole day throughout. I absolutely love the matte yet moisturizing finish and it feels very comfortable even beneath your makeup as it also doubles up as a primer.

It does what it claims and gives a fresh, matte look through the day.

I love the fact that it has Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E) that have anti ageing benefits and help lighten acne scars, etc., Titanium Dioxide which is a physical sunscreen, Glycerin to help moisturize skin and some talc based ingredients to keep the skin matte and makeup in place.

It is priced at Rs.115/- for 40g and easily available anywhere. Price and availability wise, it definitely scores.

Overall, I would say, it was a fun day and launch and I am loving the new Fair & Lovely Powder Cream.

Also a contest is coming up soon around this on my Instagram or twitter, so a few of you can win some cool hampers, watch out for that.

Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum Review

Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum Review

By Nidhal

Living in a metro was never easy. Admittedly, one has better access to a number of amenities but with all this, some uninvited guests in the form of – dirt, dust, pollution, grunge, grime and what not keep visiting our skin 24*7 🙁

To battle them, our first weapon is those eye-pleasing chemical-laden products that look at us enticingly from the shelves of the stores we throng to rescue our skin. Thanks to the paucity of time at hand and the desperation to rid ourselves off those skin woes, we add those rubbish products to our shopping cart. Months pass by and the products do more harm than good. Disenchanted, we start thinking that now the clock cannot be turned back. THIS is where we falter.

We always have organic products at our service to ride us off our skin woes. I admit they take time and patience but the end results are worth waiting for 🙂  In line with that thought, I zeroed in on RAW RITUALS ETHEREAL FACE SERUM one fine day. Let us see if it did anything praiseworthy to my skin or not.

PRICE- Rs 400/- for 8ml, Rs.750/- for 15ml (Buy HERE)

DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Take 3-4 drops of the serum and massage onto your clean face and neck in circular motion till the oil is completely absorbed.

INGREDIENTS- Sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, carrot seed oil, rosehip oil, cucumber seed oil, lemongrass essential oil, bergamot essential oil, rosemary essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, vitamin E Oil and olibanum essential oil.

This is the complete list of ingredients. No cheap/artificial fillers. No chemicals 🙂

WHAT IT CLAIMS- Ageing is a fact of life, but this powerful serum can combat the enemies of your skin and halt the ageing process to keep your complexion looking younger for longer. Whatever your main concern – be it wrinkles, skin brightening or instant hydration, the carrot seed oil present in this serum will take care of it. It will nourish, tighten, revitalize, rejuvenate skin and will slow the progression of visible wrinkles. The sweet, warm, balsamic aroma of the Olibanum oil is stimulating and elevating to the mind. This beautifully scented Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum is perfect for improving skin tone, deep hydration, reducing early signs of aging by smoothing out the fine wrinkles and uneven skin.

MY EXPERIENCE-

Packed in a royal blue glass bottle with a dropper on top and a layer of plastic sheet wrapped around its cap to prevent leakage, the packaging of Raw Rituals Ethereal face serum is impeccable. Not only does it look eye-pleasing (which is something I do not pay heed to but if it’s good, one should praise) but also fulfils all the factors that are actually pivotal such as- sturdiness, hygiene and travel-friendliness (of course, handle with care for it is glass) In short, as far as packaging is concerned, it gets full points from me.

The oil has a non-greasy, non-oily and non-sticky texture which is a major plus point for I think everyone can use even though it is specifically targeted towards dry skin. As instructed, 3-4 drops were used by me twice every day for over a week (that is how, it lasted. I had the smaller bottle).

Two minutes of massage and it went into my skin without leaving any trace of oil/grease. It hydrated my skin without weighing it down besides imparting softness (which will be noticeable after 5-6 uses)and a subtle glow (again, do not expect miracles with a single use). At times, I did not even apply anything on my face and venture out with just a few drops of this serum massaged into my skin. This is efficacious this serum is 🙂 It is capable of compelling you to chuck makeup altogether!

The aroma is pleasant and would not irk those with a sensitive nose. It is, however, transient. It can be used every night as a part of one’s ‘beauty sleep’ and you’ll wake up with clearer. Since I am in my early 20s, I cannot comment on its effectiveness to combat wrinkles/aging, however, given its ORGANIC composition and performance so far, it deserves a thumbs up 🙂 Way to go, Team Raw Rituals. It is the first time I am using a serum and I’m going gaga over it. Go grab it!

GOOD-

1. Organic

2. No chemicals or preservatives added

3. Sturdy packaging

4. Available easily (on Amazon India)

5. Brightens complexion

6. Softens skin (not intensely but to a certain extent)

7. Can be used daily

8. Can be used by all skin types

9. No rubbish added

10. Uplifting aroma (which is not artificial but of essential oils)

11. Non-sticky/non- greasy/non-oily texture

12. Gets absorbed within the twinkling of an eye

BAD- None

RATING- 5/5

Editor’s Note: This sounds really good, I will definitely give this a try. I love serums and oils

Have you tried the Raw Rituals Ethereal Face Serum?