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My Experience with MedPlusBeauty.com

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My Experience with MedPlusBeauty.com


About MedPlusBeauty: MedPlus is India’s leading independent pharmacy chain with 1000+ stores in 6 states. Launched in 2006, it is India’s fastest growing health network with a CAGR ( Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 130%. The company offers genuine drugs, quality storage, wide availability and free home delivery. MedPlus pioneered value pricing in pharmaceutical retail industry and offers 10% discount on medicines and 5% on general products to all consumers. The company has 5000 employees and serves more than 1,30,000 customers daily.
My Experience with MedPlusBeauty.com

MedplusBeauty.com is India’s preeminent online beauty retailer offering a wide and diverse selection of over 15000 beauty and personal care products across various categories and hundreds of brands. It is part of MedPlus, India’s fastest growing healthcare retail chain.

At MedplusBeauty.com, our goal is to provide you a convenient, hassle free destination for all your beauty and personal care needs. You can choose from your everyday staples to some of the most luxurious beauty brands worldwide. Since all our products are sourced from reputed companies, we guarantee that all our products are original, whether domestic or imported.

Whether you choose to have the product conveniently shipped to your home or pick it up from your nearest MedPlus store, we offer same day or next day delivery in all major metros, so you do not have to wait long for your shipment.

We bring you the best prices, and with our daily promotions and free gifts, you can be rest assured that no one provides you a better value for your money. ValuePlus, our one of a kind rewards programme. provides you the opportunity to accrue points for purchases across various MedPlus businesses, both offline and online, and exchange the points for invaluable gifts translating to an additional discount of 20-30% off of our already competitive prices.

With multiple and secure payment options, a worry free returns policy & friendly customer service, we are committed to provide you an unparalleled shopping experience.

Medplus only catered to medicines and related stuff before..they have expanded to the beauty section now..and how ! They cover everything from makeup,skin care, hair care to fragrances.

They have almost all the brands with them and over 15,000 products..from The Body Shop, Givenchy, H20, Vichy, Avene, Clarins, La Roche Posay, Organic Surge to Bourjois, Chambor, Faces, L’oreal, Maybelline, Cetaphil, Biotique, Gatsby, Giovanni to smaller brands like Brihans, Hip Hop, Purederm, Banjara’s and also accessories..plus they offer quite high discounts too..from 7% to 32% !! Its very difficult to resist stuff on their site !

They have Free shipping on orders above Rs. 300/- and Cash on Delivery option for amount exceeding Rs. 250/-. Currently they have COD option only for Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai. The Shipping Charges are Rs.50/- below Rs.300/-

They are the first site to even have a virtual makeover section where there is an option to see how the shades would look..if one is confused before buying them..like so..

The best part is their ValuePlus rewards program..where you get some points for anything you purchase from the site..which can be collected and later redeemed for gifts. I think thats a very nice concept and they have some quite useful things like bags, suitcases, rechargeable torch lights,etc..

They have an introductory offer going on..to purchase any fragrance worth Rs. 2500/- and above and get a backpack worth Rs.1500/- free..

The delivery is super fast too..I received the stuff in a day ! And their customer service is also nice..if there is a thing which is out of stock or not available they would contact you and let you know the time by which it would be available..plus I noticed a few things were out of stock a day..and where available the next day..means the stock replenishment is super fast too.. (Ok I know I added technical jargon..signs of a CA :/ )

It comes decently packed in their trademark wrapping with lots of thermocol sheets around..and each item is individually wrapped too..

Here is what I ordered..

I would suggest extending Cash on Delivery to all the places, some small freebies with all the purchases..and continuing this friendly customer service and super fast delivery.

Overall it was a very good experience shopping from MedPlusBeauty…and I would recommend you to check it out..I am sure you would get tempted..and many of the stuff would be like..I was searching this from so long..and either was never able to find it or it was always out of stock everywhere..finally I can have it..

P.S: I got a voucher to shop from the site but it has not affected my opinion about the site.

Shop and Win at High Street Phoenix !

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Shop and Win at High Street Phoenix- Mumbai !


This Christmas High Street Phoenix has a mega Shop & Win Lucky Draw Contest from 12th – 31st December 2011. Shoppers spending a minimum of Rs 5,000 at any of the 200 + diverse stores can redeem the bills for Shop & Win coupons and can get a chance to enter daily, weekly & bumper raffle draws to win exciting prizes!

The bumper prize is a brand new Mercedes Benz followed by a family trip to Disneyland – HongKong and Gold Jewelry from Lifestyle.

We also have daily and weekly Shop & Win contests running on our Facebook page, Twitter handle and the Website.Online users can participate in these contests and win themselves direct raffle tickets to the lucky draw and also gift vouchers worth Rs. 250!

Sounds amazing..right..

Participate Now –

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/highstreetphoenix?sk=app_333106310049342

Twitter – http://twitter.com/#!/gophoenixing

Website – http://www.highstreetphoenix.com/

P.S: PR Info

Bday gift from myself- 120 color palette !!

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Ok guys..yesterday was my bday..and I received my 120 color eye shadow palette I had ordered yesterday afternoon !! I was super duper happy and somewhere I was feeling I would get it on my bday !!

It was super nicely packed. At first I was shocked seeing such a small packet..coz I had thought it comes bigger in size looking at the pics all over net. After the main cover, it had thick double layer of bubble wrap.


And after removing those,it had 2 thick sheets of thermocol at the front and back…with double cello tapes on it too. Then after removing those, the palette finally with the thin bubble wrap again.

Phew !! I was tired removing all those..:p

I had ordered it on 8th Dec and I got on 22nd Dec…and this was free shipping !! Yay !!

I had heard that 2-3 eye shadows are always broken and that was right..my 2 eye shadows were broken…1 was yellow color and other a dark brown type..its ok..coz I am not gonna use yellow as it is..and there are already so many other yellows in it..ok..you ppl can gimme some tips on fixing those eye shadows..
And in the last row..the colors had spread a bit on each other…:(

I am happy nothing happened to the lower set as I loveee those colors…they look so pretty…

The colors that broke can be seen on the paper opposite..

The size if the eye shadows is indeed small..around a 50 paise coin..and thats why the small size of the palette..and that makes it perfect to even carry anywhere.

But considering I use makeup ocassionally this is gonna last me a longggg longg time..

The seller buyincoins is indeed very good…accept only Paypal..and reply promptly too..I loved shopping with them and plus the super cheap rates and free shipping..I got this palette for 13$..

Will I buy again: Yes obviously…I will get the 88 color warm palette and the 15 color concealer palette..but not now…may be after some time…after I get used to this palette a bit..

Any other reccos ?

War of Face Washes- Himalaya v Pond’s v Fabindia and my HG

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War of Face Washes- Himalaya v Pond’s v Fabindia

Ok..here is a quick comparision of the face washes I have tried. Precisely its Himalaya Purifying Neem Face wash (which I am using from last 4-5 years and yes you are right…this is my HG), Pond’s White Beauty Daily Spotless Lightening Facial Foam and Fabindia Tea Tree Face wash.

Lets start with Himalaya Purifying Neem…there is also a Foaming one in this which comes in a pump dispenser..I have tried that 1-2 times..but I feel this one is better and stick to it…

It is a light green color gel and it says prevents pimples and purifies skin in all skin types..

What the Company claims-A soap-free herbal formulation that gently removes impurities and prevents pimples. Enriched with Neem, well known for its anti-bacterial property that kills problem-causing bacteria, and Turmeric, which effectively controls acne and pimples. Use regularly for clear, soft, and pimple-free skin.

Directions for use-Moisten face, apply a small quantity of Purifying Neem Face Wash and gently work up lather with a circular motion. Wash off and pat dry. Use twice daily. Followup with Himalaya Herbals Face Moisutrizing Lotion.Use Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack once a week to rejuvenate and revitalize your facial skin.

MRP- Rs. 45 for 50 ml and Rs 70 for 100 ml (The Foaming one is for Rs 150 for 150 ml)

Ingredients : Exts. Nimba, Haridra
Inactives: Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Pros :
1. It leaves my skin squeaky clean without any dryness or stretchy feeling.
2. Using this regularly has helped reduce break outs.
3. It is very mild and gentle.
4. I love the refreshing smell and it wakes me up instantly.
5. I trust Himalaya with their products and it mentions all the ingredients.
6. The 45 ml tube is travel friendly.
7. Its cheap and a good value for money.

Cons :
1. The flip tube cap is a bit tight.

Umm…no other cons..I guess… I love it too much and come back to it always..I am going to buy this forever..but I do try other face washes in between.

Rating- 4.5/5

Would I buy it again- Yes yes….forever

Now the Pond’s White Beauty Daily Spotless Lightening Facial Foam…It is a  white creamy facewash…and just a bit is required as it foams a lot…it has Pro Vitamin B3

What the Company claims- Cleanses deeply for glowing and brighter skin. This gentle foam deeply cleanses and brightens skin, transforming your complexion to a radiant look you have always wanted. The foams unique formula reduces dullness and brightens skin, while washing away old and weary, sallow skin cells. Skin feels soft, smooth and sparkling clean.

Directions for use – Wet your face. Apply to face and neck and gently massage. Rinse off.

MRP – Rs 60 for 50 gm

Ingredients: Myristic Acid, Gylcerin, Water, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid n Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Niacinamide, DMDM Hydantoin n Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Perfume, Disodium Edta.

Pros :
1. It does lighten the skin a bit and gives that radiant glow.
2. A little goes a long way.
3. It is travel friendly.
4. It is cheap.
5. Smells nice.

Cons :
1. It is very drying…dry skinned beauties stay far away from this.
2. It gives that stretchy feeling and now I use it only occasionally to finish it off.

Rating- 3/5

Would I buy it again- No

And lastly Fabindia Tea Tree Face Wash…its a transparent gel…with a strong tea tree smell. Tea tree oil is supposed to be very good for oily skin, pimples, blemishes, uneven skin tone, body odour, dandruff,etc

What the Company claims-  An antiseptic face wash ideal for oily skin,containing tea tree oil and turmeric extract. Daily use removes excess sebum reducing acne and pimples.

Directions for use – not stated (You just have to take some and apply on wet face and neck and pat dry..as usual)

MRP- Rs. 125 for120 ml

Ingredients : Purified water,Tea Tree oil, Glyceryl Cocoate, Turmeric extract, Guar gum.

Pros :
1. I think it would be the best face wash for oily skinned people prone to acne or pimples.
2. Its not drying.
3. It leaves you squeaky clean and refreshed and even removes basic makeup.

Cons :
1. The smell…strong tea tree oil smell.
2. Its runny..so you have to be careful with this.
3. Can be drying if used more than once a day even for oily skinned.
4. The price considering it comes in a huge tube. They should come out with a smaller size.
5. It is not travel friendly as its a big tube.
6. It leaves a slippery feeling behind.

Though I have combination skin.. I use it occasionally whenever I break out..and it does help in that.I like most of the Fabindia products as they are quite effective.

Rating- 3/5

Would I buy it again- May be..if in case I break out or something.

So overall I am quite happy with my HG..my Himalaya Neem for my daily use.

P.S : I went for shopping at Pantaloons…got 4 T shirts and 1 nice pair of earrings..they are in gold color..and perfect for traditional wear..love them..

So which is your HG face wash ? And which do you like among these three ??