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The Body Shop Japanese Camellia Cream, French Lavender Massage Oil Review

The Body Shop Japanese Camellia Cream, French Lavender Massage Oil Review

The Body Shop Japanese Camellia Cream, French Lavender Massage Oil Review

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing two products from The Body Shop’s new Spa Of The World Range. The French Lavender Massage Oil I have been using since quite some time now and the Japanese Camellia Cream I have been using since about 2 weeks.

Both of these products are from the Relaxing Ritual which has 3 more products,a total of 5, i.e. African Ximenia Scrub, Himalayan Charcoal Body Clay and Egyptian Milk & Honey Bath. And there are two other rituals i.e. Revitalizing and Blissful which have different body massage oils and scrubs and 3 products each in that range.

Starting with the Camellia Cream,

What the Company claims: Camellia oil has been used by Japanese women since the 8th century to gently soften and moisturise skin. The exquisite scent of this pure and elegant flower allows mind and body to reconnect with a moment of profound peace. Use this rich body cream with a light, velvety texture as part of our relaxing ritual when you’re in need of a fast-track to tranquillity.

– Velvet moisture body cream
– Makes skin feel beautifully hydrated and delicately scented
– Relaxes body and mind

How to use: Smooth on from décolletage to toes until fully absorbed. Expert tip: “Before applying Spa of the World™ Japanese Camellia Cream, warm hands under running water, take a bit of the cream and massage your hands together to warm the cream. Japanese Camellia Cream is ideal to use every day as a body moisturiser.”

MRP: Rs.2995/- for 350ml

Ingredients:

When I saw the tub, I was surprised, coz it’s huge! Super huge! But it’s made of plastic and quite light weight, also there is a thin transparent layer in between so it looks bigger than it actually is. Entire Spa of the World range come in this brown and black packaging. And all bottles and tubs are plastic, more convenient for oils as the bottles may break easily.

I don’t generally like body butters unless they are quite light weight like the Fuji Green Tea one was. This looked quite rich to me when I first opened the tub and saw it. And as soon as I dipped my finger in it to get the product, I was surprised! This is nothing like a body butter, not at all thick. It’s exactly like whipped cream or mousse. Soft, airy and fluffy. I absolutely loved the texture and as soon as I apply it on the body, it immediately melts in contact with skin and blends super easily. The best part is gets absorbed so quickly that by the time you finish using it all over your body, more than half of it is already absorbed. It feels super light and even in the Mumbai summers, it does not feel sticky or greasy at all.

I love the soft, refreshing smell. I am not sure how Camellia flowers smell but it does have a soft hint of floral. I also like the other ingredients i.e. mango seed oil and shea butter apart from the camellia seed oil.

Skin stays moisturized whole day and no need to re-apply or apply anything else. If you have normal to oily skin or live in humid city, I will definitely suggest getting this one. And if you have dry skin or have harsh winters, the Hawaiian Kukui Cream would work better for you.

It is definitely very pricey but this tub of 350ml will surely last me ages! Not a lot of product comes out when you try to scoop it out since it slips, but then a little goes a long way with this cream, so you don’t even need like huge dollops every time.

And now coming to the French Lavender Oil,

What the Company claims: In the 14th century, King Charles VI of France demanded pillows filled with lavender to soothe him to sleep. Lavender essential oil has a natural relaxing scent which promotes a sense of well-being. Use this calming massage oil as part of our relaxing ritual when you’re in need of a fast-track to tranquillity.

– Relaxing massage oil.
– Soothes body and mind
– With lavender from the south of France.

How to use: Focusing on tense areas, massage onto skin to help relax body and mind. Try using with the Spa of the World™ Thai Wooden Massager to enhance the experience. Expert tip: “Bring this product when you travel, it can work as a body moisturiser and the lavender scent will help you relax before you sleep.”

MRP: Rs.1695/- for 170ml

Ingredients:

The body massage oils come in this small round bottles with a black cap. The dispensing hole is not too huge nor too tiny and dispenses the perfect quantity of oil required at one go.

I absolutely love lavender and if I have to ever pick only one scent for ever, I will go with lavender. Also lavender oil is very relaxing and calming and will also solve insomnia issue. I can’t generally sleep on time, I would lying on my bed for hours but can never sleep early. That’s when I make sure I use this oil.

It has a base of sweet almond oil and sesame oil with jojoba, lavender and few other essential oils combined. I love sweet almond and sesame oils as base coz they are very light and get absorbed quickly. Where as olive or coconut are quite on the heavy side.

Since the ingredients are all oils, you can even use this on your face i.e. if you use oils on your face. I do and sometimes just blend the leftover on my face post using it on the body.

I use it post shower or before sleeping or anytime I feel like. Absolutely love the relaxing lavender scent and how light weight the oil is. The two other massage oils in the Spa of the World Range are Tahitian Orchid and Thai Lemongrass. Where as the Tahitan Orchid is blended with ylang ylang and patchouli and would be quite strong, Thai Lemongrass one is good for body massages, if you get them done at home. But for normal day to day use, if I have to suggest you one, I would say the French Lavender one.

Even the oils are on the little pricier side, but then again it’s 170ml than usual 100ml. I would have loved if The Body Shop had come with smaller variants and pricing too. And that would have been travel friendly versions too, coz these definitely aren’t.

Overall I love both the products and they are absolutely amazing, definitely on the pricey side, but quality super! No doubts about that, the Spa Of The World range is out in the stores now and also available online on The Body Shop India website.

What do you think of The Body Shop Spa Of The World Range? Any favourites?

Spastore.in Soulflower Spa Hamper Preview

Spastore.in Soulflower Spa Hamper Preview


I received this Soulflower Spa Hamper from Spastore.in…it came in such beautiful packaging.

The whole thing comes inside a small jute bag inside a pretty blue box with gold embossing..I just loved the box design..with a painted hand paper bag outside..

The Spa Hamper consists of Aroma Body Massage Oil..blend of lemongrass and other essential oils..a soap and a bath salt..which comes in lots of different variants..

This soap is Jasmine and the bath salt is Green Tea and Tangerine..

Would review them soon…

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Auravedic Luxurious Bath and Body Oil Review

What does the Company claim: Contains pure & natural botanical extracts.For soft & glowing skin use regularly before, during or after bath.Excellent for daily use.
With pure extracts of winter cherry to provide freshness and Deodar Cedar for anti fungal cleansing. Its infused with mountain spice.
This luxurious oil with pure extracts of winter cherry and deodar cedar moisturizes the skin for that soft   glowing after bath skin.

                                  

Usage: Apply generously & massage gently all over the body before, during or after bath.

Ingredients: (in %)
Lac 20%, Cedrus Deodara 2% (Himalayan Cedar- oil helps in curing skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis), Chonemorpha macrophylla 1.85% , Anethum graveolens 1.88% (Dill- very good in healing of wounds and in massage oils), Withania Somnifera 1.65% (Ashwagandha,winter cherry,indian ginseng- used as as a toner and anti-inflammatory skin ointment, and is thought to have antioxidant properties, which may account for its use as an anti-aging ingredient), Alpinia Calcarata 1.23% (Promotes skin healing), Glycyrhizza glabra 1.17%( Licorice- Used as a whitener, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturizer), Picrorhiza Kurroa 1.68% (Katuka- used to treat skin conditions including eczema and vitiligo, a disorder that causes white patches on the skin), Dysoxylum malabaricum 1.12%( Indian white cedar),  Gorchorus trilocularis 1.09%( used in skin troubles), Cyperus rotundus 1% (Nut grass- helps in pigmentation), Curcuma longa 2.11%(Turmeric- antiseptic,anti fungal,anti oxidant), Coconut Oil q.s, Cow’s Milk 15.22%, Preservatives

Do you see the spice settled at the bottom

MRP: Rs.250/- for 100ml

Check out the places where it is available and other products here

I liked all the ingredients in it..loved knowing them more and getting more info from Google..I think this oil has all the perfect and essential good ingredients for the skin.

Its a thick yellow oil and the mountain spice which settles down in the bottle can be seen. It has a strong smell though.

Pros:

1. A perfect blend of essential ingredients for the skin.
2. I liked the fact that all the ingredients were stated with %.
3. Its a nice body massage oil and perfect for using it before bath.
4. Has a flip cap bottle which is easy to use.
5. Moisturises skin well and keeps it supple…and would suit dry skin more..though I feel its little greasy for summers.

Cons:

1. Its a little thick oil and takes a lot of time in absorbing completely..its good for winters.
2. Has a strong herbal spices smell.
3. This is a body oil and at 100 ml quantity it would get used up in 3-4 times if used all over the body..and hence the price of 250 is a little expensive..or I think they should increase the quantity.
4. Availability in other States is an issue.
5. I am a little sceptical about the preservatives written at the end.

Overall I liked the herbal and natural ingredients in the skin and love the quality of it.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: May be for winters…I do not like the greasy feeling of oil in summers.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Khadi Body Massage Oil Review and Blogger Award

Khadi Body Massage Oil Review


This oil is a concoction of kesar, almond oil and olive oil. It gives a light yellowish tint in the bottle but comes out transparent. Its the lightest oil I have ever seen !! It just sinks into the skin and  gets absorbed super fast.It has an amazing kesar smell which I lovee..

What the Company claims : A special ayurvedic preparation of aroma oils with pure kesar, the active ingredients like almond oil, wheat germ oil give nourishing effect to skin when massage.
Method of use : It is useful for nails cracking problems and gives nourishing effect to whole body. An ideal preparation for body massage.

Ingredients : Crocus Sativus ( Kesar), Prunus Amygdalus (Sweet Almomd Oil), Qlea Europoea (Olive Oil), Tripicum Sativum (Wheat Germ Oil ), Base.

MRP: Rs.130/- for 210 ml.

It does contain kesar strands which are seen in the bottle. It comes with a plastic cap tightly closed. So you can carry it around without the fear of it spilling.

Pros:
1. Its the perfect after shower oil..and gets absorbed easily into the skin…I use it on damp skin.
2. I use it on my face too..though its mentioned body oil but what it contains is nothing harmful and are just oils..its non comodogenic..it never broke me out..instead took care of my flakes in this winter.
3. Has an awesome kesar smell which is very light.
4. Its much better than those thick oils which makes one feel greasy as this is very light and seeps into the skin.
5. Comes with a tight cap which I have removed aside as I am not carrying it with me.
6. Economical at this price…and its gonna stay long too.
7. I sometimes use it at night and wake up to a super soft skin in the morning.

Cons:
1. The packaging is kinda ok…some oil spills out while using in a hurry and spreads.
2. Does not moisturise enough the dry parts like elbows…and the moisturisation stays for just 3-4 hours in winters.
3. Availability as for all Khadi products.
4. For people who would want to keep it capped will have to risk their nails in opening the cap whenever you use it..

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money:5/5
Availability:3/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes I would..I really liked it..though I have not used Fabindia’s oils or Rogan Badam Shirin which i would like to try..but I would surely get this..

I got a Stylish Blogger Award from Leslie of girlysbeauty..Thank you so much Leslie..And I have already shared 7 facts about me here

Have you used Khadi Oils ? Which oil do you use ?