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The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Range Review, Indian Beauty Blog

The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Range Review

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The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Range Review

Hi guys,

The Body Shop had come up with three limited edition ranges this Christmas, one was Spiced Apple, Frosted Berries and this Vanilla Chai one. I had these three products from the Vanilla Chai range and here are my thoughts..

The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Body Butter

Claims: Our Limited Edition Vanilla Chai Body Butter is a rich and delicious-smelling festive treat for softly-sweet skin. The Vanilla Chai scent is warm and inviting, filled with creamy milk and addictive vanilla

– Leaves skin feeling softer and smoother
– Buttery texture
– Seasonally Sweet Vanilla Chai Scent
– Limited Edition

MRP: Rs.1495

Ingredients:

The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Shower Gel

Claims: Bring a squeeze of seasonal sweetness to your shower with our Limited Edition Vanilla Chai Shower Gel; a deliciously-scented shower gel bursting with vanilla chai fragrance. This warm and inviting scent infused with creamy milk and addictive vanilla, envelops the senses for a relaxing experience.

– Lather- rich
– Soap-free
– Seasonally Sweet Vanilla Chai Scent
– Limited Edition

MRP: Rs.595

Ingredients:

The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Foam Bath

Claims: Add a hint of holiday magic to bath time with our Limited Edition Vanilla Chai Bath Foam. The warm and inviting scent, infused with creamy milk and hand-picked vanilla from Madagascar, creates an indulgent spa experience.

– Foaming bubble bath
– Leaves skin smelling beautiful and feeling refreshed
– Seasonally Sweet Vanilla Chai Scent
– Limited Edition

MRP: Rs.1495

Ingredients:

This range comes in a pretty light yellow packaging with the Christmasy print on it. The smell is warm and woody, more of chai than of vanilla. It’s not the light vanilla scent, the strong chai scent is overpowering the vanilla.

But I still love the warm and spicy scent and it’s perfect for the winter season.

I have the Body Butter, Shower Gel and Foam bath. Now I don’t have a bath tub, hence cannot use the Foam Bath in that way, but I add it in a bucket and use it that way. Also it is great for manicures and pedicures at home, those pampering days.

I love the Shower Gel and Body Butter combo, the smells lasts longer when both are used simultaneously. The body butter is slightly thick and rich for my taste and hence it is perfect for current winters. I don’t like using heavy body butters in summers or monsoons in Mumbai.

The shower gel foams and cleanses really well, and skin does not feel overly dry or stretchy. I would recommend trying out this range right now as it is perfect for the season. I am not sure if it is still available, but if it is, do grab the Vanilla Chai range!

Have you tried the Vanilla Chai Range from The Body Shop?

The Body Shop British Rose Shower Gel, Body Scrub Review

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The Body Shop British Rose Shower Gel, Body Scrub Review

Hi guys,

I have been using The Body Shop British Rose Range Shower Gel and Body Scrub since quite some time now. And here is what I think of it..

The Body Shop British Rose Gel Body Scrub

What the Company claims: Exfoliating feels exquisite with this beautiful gel textured body scrub with real rose petals. Infused with the essence of roses from Britain, it effortlessly melts onto the skin and gently refines to reveal smoother, fresher skin.

– reveals smoother, fresher skin
– fresh dewy gel texture
– with real rose petals
– with the essence of hand-picked british roses

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.1295/- for 250ml

The Body Shop British Rose Shower Gel

What the Company claims: Awaken your skin with the irresistibly dewy scent of roses. Our cleansing Shower Gel is infused with the essence of hand-picked roses from Britain to make showering feel blooming beautiful.

– Soap-free cleanser
– Rose scented and Lather rich
– With the essence of hand-picked British roses

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.450/- for 250ml

First of, I love the entire light pink and black packaging of this range. It looks fabulous, plus the British Rose range is so delicate and fresh.

The body scrub comes in a black tub plastic packaging. It is a gel based scrub just like the Virgin Mojito and Fuji Green Tea Ranges. It has soft brown beads for exfoliation which are walnut shell powder, as per the ingredients. And the base is water based and jelly like with a soft pink tint. The smell is amazing, not at all strong, but feminine and soft.

The scrub particles are not harsh and it leaves the skin gently exfoliated. If you expect hard core exfoliation, then this alone won’t do. I would suggest you use this body scrub with The Body Shop Exfoliating Gloves.

The shower gel comes in a transparent bottle with black flip cap. The bottle is plastic and not heavy. The shower gel is thin and runny and has a light pink tint. I absolutely love the smell of this, this smells more of ‘British Rose’ than the body scrub too. It foams well and washes off well, without leaving the skin dry.

I tried using it without loofah and you end up using a lot and it won’t foam enough. So I suggest using it only with a loofah.

This range also has a Bath Foam (if you have a bath tub at home), Body Butter, Hand Cream, Exfoliating Soap and EDT. EDT sadly was out of stock everywhere. I am definitely looking forward to try the EDT once I get my hands on it.

Overall, I would say, I absolutely love the fresh British Rose smell and this range. It is not at all strong or artificial like usual rose scented products are. You can smell the difference in the first whiff. It is soft, feminine and delicate but refreshing. Although the smell doesn’t stay for long with 1-2 products, it would if you use 3-4 products from the range together i.e. along with the body butter and EDT. Highly recommend this range!

Have you tried The Body Shop British Rose Range? What do you think of it?

September 2015 My Envy Box Review

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September 2015 My Envy Box Review

Hi guys,

If you remember the previous month’s My Envy Box, it was a bomb!! It was the best My Envy Box I had ever received. So I had very high expectations from this month’s My Envy Box, did it stay upto the expectations? Read on to know..

Read more about My Envy Box HERE and check out all the previous reviews HERE.

MRP: Rs.850/- (Buy HERE)

I received September’s My Envy Box today, and I also filmed a video and edited it all today 🙂

This month’s box is a silver colored one. It has the September card and the product details card, which has a few makeup tips on the back side of the card.

 

Let’s look into the contents:

  • Za Total Hydration Fresh Foamy Cleanser 5g sample- Full size Rs.299/- for 100g
  • Davidoff Cool Water Shower Gel 75ml- Full size Rs.1800/- for 150ml
  • Catrice Ultimate Shine Lip Colour in What’s Apricot Full size- Rs.610/- for 3.5g
  • Trussardi Donna perfume vial 1.5ml

This time there is just one full sized product i.e. the lipstick, one super deluxe sized sample i.e Davidoff Cool Water Shower Gel which is half the original size and two tiny samples which I am not too happy with.

The cleansing foam is only worth Rs.299/- and not something very expensive, so a sample size of at least 20g could have been included. I don’t like perfume samples in subscription boxes or bags, though this one smells nice, but you can get such tiny samples for free at the brand counters.

Catrice Lipstick in What’s up Apricot

My Catrice lipstick was a nice, everyday n*de shade and good to pair with smokey eyes, but it has melted and broken from the base and got damaged in transit :/

Overall I would say this month’s box is pretty ok, I am not too pleased. My expectations were sky high after the super amazing box last month. I would suggest you buy it only if you like the Davidoff Cool Water and the Catrice lipstick.

The price of the lipstick i.e. Rs.610/- and the shower gel i.e. Rs.900/- is a total of 1500/- which is decent for a box worth Rs.722/- (post discount)

I hope your lipstick remains intact though 🙂

Buy the box HERE, also you can use the coupon code ‘NEWLOVEMAKEUP‘ during checkout to get extra 15% off, which would bring down the cost of the box to Rs.722/-!

Did you get your September My Envy Box? Which lipstick shade did you get?

The Nine to 9 April Fab Bag Review

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The Nine to 9 April Fab Bag Review

Hey guys,

This month’s Fab Bag is a nice nine to 9 office from day to night look kind of concept. Something which you can keep in your office bag or drawer. Its a leopard print black and white bag.

MRP: Rs.599/- per month (Offers on 6 months and 12 months subscription. Go HERE)

Read my previous March Fab Bag Review HERE.

What do we have in the bag:

  •  Malavara Shower Gel (Rs.300) and Body Lotion (Rs.390/-) in Lime Vetiver- 60ml each
  • City Color Blush Quad in the Shade Coral (Full size)- Rs.500/-
  • Denman Hair Brush – Rs.475/-
  • Chambor Body Mist in Tender Tuberose (10ml)- Rs.595/- for 200ml

My most favourite product out of all these was the Blush Quad in Coral which is a gorgeous mix of peach,pink and beige. How pretty does it look!

I also loved the Denman brush, I thought it might not be that good since it does not have cushion or padding at the base, but it is pretty decent. I would have loved it if it would have been foldable.

The Lime-Vetiver Shower Gel and Body Lotion Duo by Malvara smells really good and is perfect for carrying in your office bag or while you are travelling.

Coming to the Chambor Body Mist, it had all leaked when I got it, so I remain with just 2-3 ml of the product. It smells good and thankfully it was in bubble wrap, so has not leaked out in the bag or mixed with other products.

Overall I would say this month’s bag is totally worth it! The blush quad and hair brush are total value for money. Can’t wait for the May Fab Bag already 😀 These guys are getting better and better each day with the concepts, bags and kind of products. Its a pleasure to receive a bag and unveil it every month and then finding such useful and value for money products worth every penny of the bag!

Have you tried the Fab Bag yet? What did you get in your April Fab Bag?

The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Range

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Heavenly Feel of Peachy Soft Skin: The Special Edition Vineyard Peach Range

Special Edition Vineyard Peach is Back

Life’s a Peach!

You asked us for it back… and we just couldn’t disappoint. Special Edition Vineyard Peach has returned by popular demand. Now that’s just peachy.

You Love It!
This delectably indulgent body care collection quickly became one of our global best-sellers. And after receiving worldwide requests for its return, we knew Special Edition Vineyard Peach had to make a comeback just in time for summer.

Peachy Soft
Bursting with precious peach kernel oil, Special Edition Vineyard Peach is a sweet delight for the senses. Its juicy fragrance, like freshly picked peaches, will transport you to the sun-kissed slopes of the Mediterranean where deliciously juicy fruit grow in abundance. And thanks to 24 hours of thirst-quenching moisture in our Special Edition Vineyard Peach Body Butter, you can enjoy the heavenly feel of peachy soft, velvety smooth skin all day long. Bliss!

Body Lotion MRP Rs 595


This lovely light lotion sinks straight in. Use daily for skin that feels soft and smells divine.

Shower Gel MRP Rs 395
Revel in the feel-good peachy fragrance as you lather up with our nondrying, soap-free shower gel.

Body Scrub MRP Rs 995


Scrub up! Containing ground peach seeds, this gentle exfoliator leaves skin silky smooth, soft and lightly scented.


Body Butter MRP Rs 995


We think our velvety, creamy Body Butter is perfectly peachy-keen! Apply all over for 24 hours of deep moisturisation and peachy-soft skin.

The Heart Inside
The Special Edition Vineyard Peach range contains nine different Community Fair Trade ingredients,
sourced from around the world. Thanks to our Community Fair Trade programme, we positively
impact the lives of over 300,000 people and their communities every year.

SoulTree Rose & Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review

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SoulTree Indian Rose & Cooling Vetiver Ayurvedic Shower Gel Review
What the Company claims: Organically cultivated Indian Rose known for its skin smoothening qualities is collected at dawn to make pure Rose water. It is then blended with the cooling extracts of Vetiver (Khus) and luscious Aloe to make this aromatic āyurvedic bath gel, a soap-free, soothing and skin toning cleanser. Complementing this blend are essential oils that add a soft floral note to your bath experience.

Use: While showering, use the gel with a natural loofah or a bath sponge and rinse. It is gentle enough for repeated and everyday use.

This shower gel is Free from SLS/SLES & Parabens

MRP: Rs.250/- for 200ml

BDIH Certified Natural Products
Natural origin ingredients
Free of Synthetic Preservatives, Colours or Fragrances
Free of Paraffins, silicones,
Recyclable Packaging
No Animal Testing

Ingredients: Aqua, Coco glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Rosa damascena water (Rose water)*, Vetiveriazizanoides (Khus)*, Hibiscus rosasinensis*, Aloe barbadensis*, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum,Onosmahispidum, Parfum**, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol**, Linalool**, Citronellol**, Limonene**
*From Certified Organic Farms
**From Essential Oils

It comes in a slender plastic bottle with a flip cap..and the bottle can be pressed to remove the product..its a light brown hued thick transparent gel and lathers well with a loofah..though does not work with my Body Shop Bath Gloves 🙁 Same as the case with Auravedic body wash which was SLS free..I do not mind using a loofah for a chemical free natural option 😀

Smells amazinggg..the rose and vetiver combo is very cooling and refreshing..

Pros:

1. Smells amazing.
2. Free of parabens, silicones or any chemicals.
3. Does not dry out skin.
4. Convenient packaging.
5. Love the ingredients..especially the essential oils.
6. 200 ml lasts a long time..cost effective.

Cons:

1. Does not lather with my bath gloves 🙁
2. Available only online.

Overall I am loving this combo and the refreshing smell..only issue is its availability. Surely recommend it.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried Soul Tree Shower Gels ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Neutrogena Rainbath(R) Refreshing Shower and bath Gel

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Re-Energize and Rejuvenate Your Senses With Neutrogena Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel

Break away from the monotony of the dull and boring routine of taking a bath or shower with Neutrogena’s Rainbath® Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel. It is a gel that turns the mundane process of shower into a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate and pamper yourself each day. Its earthy and spicy fragrance reminds you of the first rain of the uplifting monsoons. Rainbath® Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel brings to you an exhilarating experience, while cleansing and moisturizing without a heavy, leave-behind residue!


Awaken your senses with Rainbath’s unique fragrance of spices, fruits and herbs provides a clean, fresh burst that invigorates your senses and refreshes your entire body. A rich, conditioning lather leaves skin in better condition; Nurturing it with special skin softening ingredients that leave skin feeling irresistibly clean, smooth and refreshed. Rainbath gently cleans and conditions and is suitable for all skin types. Once smoothed over the body, these skin-soothing formulas rinse away quickly and easily without leaving behind a filmy residue. Rainbath® Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel is non-comedogenic and allergy-tested.


How to Use: In the shower, smooth product on your body with moistened hands, puff or washcloth. Gently lather and rinse off. In the bath, add it to running water.

Price: Rainbath® Refreshing Shower Gel 250 ml for Rs. 300

Availability: Across all Neutrogena Healthy Skin Adviser counters (Counter address available at Store Locator tab on www.facebook.com/neutrogenaIndia, and at the Neutrogena® boutique (Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai) You can also buy these products online at www.neutrogena.in.

About Neutrogena:

A worldwide leader in premium, dermatologist-recommended skin, hair and cosmetics products, Neutrogena has been providing consumers with health and beauty improvements for over 50 years. The Company manufactures and markets a line of premium-priced skin and hair care products that are distributed in more than 70 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Neutrogena is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based health care products company.

Fiama Di Wills Clear Springs Shower Gel Review

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The Fiama Di Wills product line also consists of a 3-variant range of transparent shower gels which are unique as they come with suspended beads:

Mild Dew (contains soft beads, extracts of peach and avocado) is for soft, moisturized skin.

Clear Springs (contains jojoba beads, extracts of sea weed and lemongrass) is for clear, healthy, smoother skin.

Exotic Dream (contains glitter beads, extracts of bearberry leaves and black currant) is for stimulating freshness.

What the Company claims:
Fiama Di Wills – Clear Springs Shower Gel
Clear springs exfoliating care With jojoba beads
Get 10 times smoother skin.More power to your shower.

A divine smelling daub of Fiama Di Wills shower gels is all it takes to invigorate your senses. Discover gentle care of jojoba beads, soft beads, extracts like black currant, peach & avocado in the Fiama Di Wills range of shower gels.

Clear Springs Shower Gel:
Contains jojoba beads, sea weed & lemongrass extracts, it gently exfoliates to reveal 10 times smoother skin.

Jojoba Beads:
A natural skin moisturiser, its oil is similar to the natural sebum of whale.

Sea Weed:
A complete spectrum of its chelated minerals is easily absorbed into the skin, improving skin texture and tone.

Lemon Grass:
An antiseptic and astringent, its essential oil cleanses oily skin and helps close pores.

Directions for use : Pour shower gel on wet loofah. Apply gently over your wet body.Enjoy the feel of exfoliating jojoba beads and rinse off.

Ingredients: Aqua, SLES, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Fragrance, Jojoba beads, Tetra Sodium EDTA, Extracts of Sea Weed and Lemongrass.

MRP: Rs 54/- for 100 ml (I dunno if the prices have increased..I got it last year)

I have the green Clear Springs one which says exfoliating care. Its a transparent green gel with beads in it. It has a very nice exotic smell.

Pros:
1. Smells amazing.
2. Economical.
3. Easy to carry..travel friendly if going on a trip or somewhere.
4. Comes with a loofah.

Cons:
1. Does not foam at all !!!
2. Beads are not so helpful in exfoliation.

Rating :
Quality: 2/5
Value for money-2.5/5

Availability- 4/5

Overall rating- 2/5

Would I buy it again- No

Have you tried the Fiama Di Wills Shower Gels ??