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The Body Shop Lily Cole Collection Preview

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The Body Shop Lily Cole Collection Preview

The Body shop had recently launched a Lily Cole Cruelty Free Limited Edition makeup Collection..

The whole collection includes Pearl Radiance Primer, Puff on Radiance, Shimmer Cubes, Liquid Eyeliner, Lip and Cheek Dome in Pink and Peach, Hi Shine Lip Treatment in 4 shades, two sided pink mirror and a mini brush kit..Check out the collection HERE

I got a few products to review..

Would review them soon..

What do you like the most ?

P.S: Sent by brand

The Body Shop & Dia Mirza unveil Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil

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The Body Shop & Dia Mirza unveil Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil

I had to attend its launch today but I could not as I was unwell..

Here is the official press note for the event..

The Body Shop, an iconic retailer of cosmetics and toiletries today unveiled ‘Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil’ endorsed by brand ambassador and actress, Dia Mirza, in Mumbai.

The stunning actress came to launch The Body Shop Rainforest Coconut Hair oil exclusively made for the Indian market. Packed with natural conditioning blend of coconut oil and Pracaxi oil, this hair oil intensively nourishes and transforms your mane into soft, strong, and shinny locks with a healthy scalp.

Dia also inaugurated the new store format of The Body Shop called ‘Pulse’. The experiential store will highlight the radical products in a revamped form with attractive and stylish packaging. This is the first Pulse store in Mumbai.

Talking to the media on the occasion of the launch, The Body Shop Brand Ambassador, Dia Mirza said, “It’s been more than a year of a fabulous alliance with The Body Shop. It’s always wonderful and inspiring to associate with the brand to introduce unique products. I’m extremely excited about the launch of new Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil since this product is made keeping in mind the Indian audience and is a perfect solution to all hair problems. Also the new Pulse store format is an exciting and exceptional concept which surely will be appreciated by the customers.”

The Body Shop Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil is a treat of Cocolicious Goodness!

Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil is packed with a natural conditioning blend of coconut oil and Pracaxi oil which intensively nourishes and transforms your mane into the soft, strong, and shinny locks with a healthy scalp.

Unlike other forms of oil, coconut oil is bursting with nutrients and vitamins such as lauric acid and vitamin E that nourish and condition your hair to promote shine. Our coconut oil is ethically sourced from our Community Fair Trade partner in the tropical paradise of Samoa located in the South Pacific Ocean.

Thanks to two centuries of experience, the Samoans have extensive knowledge and expertise in extracting pure, natural, unadulterated coconut oil of the highest quality. So you can indulge in the Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil with a clear conscience, knowing your hair is not only benefitting from the highest quality ingredients but your purchase is also.

Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil is an ultimate hair nourishment solution which effortlessly melts into your hair. It is multi-purpose and great for:

• Overnight leave-in

• Pre-wash treatment

• Scalp massage

ABOUT THE BODY SHOP

At The Body Shop, we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face. It’s about feeling good and doing well, too.

We make our products with love and care. We source some of the finest raw ingredients from the four corners of the globe. We harness the skills of artisan farmers and add our expertise to create effective products that are wonderful to use.

We trade fairly so communities benefit as well as you. We never test on animals, and all our products are 100% vegetarian. We campaign with passion on issues close to our heart, because activism is in our blood.

We always keep people, animals and the planet in mind. So when you shop with us, you are choosing ‘BEAUTY WITH HEART’.

What do you think about the new The Body Shop Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil ?

New Launches by Faces and The Body Shop

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New Launches by Faces and The Body Shop

FACES Canada has launched their new Baked Bronzer. It helps you to create a healthy, shimmering & sun-kissed look. It retains its texture longer and gives an enhanced bronzed look. Baked in an oven, these bronzers offer rich pigmentation with smooth and even application for a luminous long lasting effect. The long-lasting formula provides a luxurious, smooth and even application. Bronzing powder can be used alone or over foundation to create a sun kissed look. FACES Baked Bronzer provides an even, light coverage that goes on smooth and looks natural.

The Product is priced at Rs 1399/-

 Faces Canada Baked Bronzer

The Body Shop has launched All In One BB Cream. It is available in a new avatar. This newer version of blemish balm comes in 3 shades and is part of All In One Makeup range.

The Body Shop All In One BB Cream

Whats Great About This Product?

The formula is very light weight – an essential quality for a BB cream. If you are doing a light makeup then this is a perfect companion for hiding skin imperfections.

The All In One BB Cream also serves the purpose of hydrating the skin. The skin remains fresh longer and the makeup is easier on the skin. Even with heavier makeup this cream works well. The cream offers hydration to last the entire day. Would be brides can try this product. If it suits them then it can form part of their bridal makeup.

The finish of the product is really great. Once applied it is almost impossible to detect as it color adjusts as per the skin tone. Not surprising, given the fact that it comes from The Body Shop which is one of the most amazing cosmetic and skin care company.

This is a non clogging product. So the skin is not irritated. Bye bye itchy makeup!

This BB cream is available for light, medium, and dark skin tones. So go ahead and give it a try and don’t forget to share your experiences with us.

The Body Shop All In One BB Cream is priced at Rs 1395/- for 25ml.

What are you looking forward to ?

The Body Shop Beautifying Oils Info

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The Body Shop Beautifying Oils Info
It’S Time For The Latest
Beauty Sensation From The Body Shop!
We love… Beautifying Oils

For use on Body, Hair and Face, beautifying oils instantly banish dryness, restore softness and nourish, thanks to special blend of three light weight nut oils. Containing 99.6% natural ingredients and available in 11 of our favourite fragrances at The Body Shop Beautifying Oils give your body, hair and face a natural glow that will leave you looking and feeling great.

Kukui nut oil extracted from Hawaii’s Candlenut tree is packed with omegas 3, 6 and 9. Sweet almond oil contains concentrated vitamin E levels. Community Fair Trade marula nut oil from Namibia moisturises and cares. With a non-greasy, non-sticky texture, Beautifying Oils are dry – not wet – and absorb into your skin like magic. Use them alone or in addition to your existing moisturiser for an instant hit of radiance, beauty and hydration. Containing up to 99.6% natural ingredients and available in eleven of our favourite fragrances at The Body Shop Beautifying Oils give your body, hair and face a natural glow that will leave you looking and feeling great.

Priced at Rs:- 895

The Beautifying Oils come in 11 awesome fragrances Mango, Moringa, Coconut, Strawberry, Satsuma, Pink Grapefruit, Olive, Chocomania, Shea, Sweet Lemon and Cocoa Butter.

They definitely sound awesome..I feel like trying Mango..

P.S: PR Info


Which fragrance would you like to try ?

Dia Mirza Launches The Body Shop Top 10 Iconic Products

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Dia Mirza Launches The Body Shop Top 10 Iconic Products

The Body Shop® celebrated the TOP 10 cult products that have withstood the test of time and emerged as iconic best-sellers. Dia explained why she is totally addicted to them.

Winning the hearts of our customers across the world, 10 special products have stood out.The Body Shop India celebrated these icons with their Brand Ambassador Dia Mirza and The Body Shop® loyal customers from across India who shared their love for these cult products!

On being asked about The Body Shop® Journey, Shriti Malhotra- COO, The Body Shop India said: “The Body Shop® has been synonymous with naturally-inspired products since it first opened in 1976. From the initial 25 hand-mixed products, the range has grown to over 1,200 products, all 100% vegetarian and animal cruelty-free. What’s more, 80% of our products contain Community Fair Trade natural ingredients, all bursting with effectiveness. Today is a landmark celebration for us, where we announce our iconic Top 10 products!”

Dia Mirza at the event, confessed her positive addiction to these products: “For as long as I can remember, I have been a great fan of The Body Shop®. I am like that passionate beauty fanatic who is totally addicted to the best naturally inspired beauty products of The Body Shop®. I am proud to be a part of the brand and this event to announce The Body Shop’s top 10 and which are my favorite too” says Dia.

Moringa Body Butter

Mention the words “Body Butter” and The Body Shop® immediately springs into the mind. We were the first company to launch a Body Butter in the early 1990s and it fast became a cult product all over the world. Our Body Butter is made using a unique process, very similar to chocolate-making, to create the perfect buttery texture. Shea butter, a key moisturising ingredient in the range, was discovered by The Body Shop® Founder Anita Roddick, while making a TV programme in Ghana about women entrepreneurs.

Most loved in Asia is our Moringa (Mogra is the Indian name of Moringa) Body Butter. Formulated with Moringa seed oil from hand-picked moringa pods, it has a delicate floral fragrance and moisturises for up to 24 hours

White Musk® Eau De Toilette

Launched in 1981, not only was our White Musk® fragrance an instant best-seller, it also represented a landmark in the fragrance industry since it was one of the first animal cruelty-free musks, made without harming the musk deer. Musk remains one of the most expensive natural products in the world, three to five times more valuable than gold, which has fuelled an illegal trade worldwide. 160 musk deer have to be killed for 1 kg of musk.

Our synthetic musk is a real hit, with one White Musk® product sold every 2 seconds in Asia*.

*Figure based on global sales from January to September 2010

Tea Tree Oil

1 SOLD EVERY 10 SECONDS*

Our best-selling Tea Tree Oil is a natural solution to help keep skin blemish-free without over-drying the skin. The Community Fair Trade oil from Kenya comes in a handy, instantly recognisable bottle that has become a ‘must-have’ in every home. Hand-picked to ensure purer oil, the benefits of the Tea Tree Oil make it truly multi-functional and beyond clearing blemishes, our customers have found many other uses for it, including dabbing on mosquito bites, applying on cuts and scrapes, cleaning make-up brushes, bathing, foot soaks and even massaging. We like to think of it as a ‘genie in a bottle’.

*Figure based on 52-week global sales until 28 February 2011

Spa Wisdom™ Africa Ximenia & Salt Scrub

Inspired by African beauty rituals, traditions and ingredients, The Spa Wisdom™ Africa Ximenia & Salt Scrub has been the number one best-seller in Asia over past 6 years. The Ximenia oil used is a traditional hair and skincare conditioner and softener for tribeswomen in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

This luxuriously creamy cleansing exfoliator give results in silky smooth skin and allows our customers to create a pampering spa experience in their own home, when time doesn’t allow an escape to a resort.

*Based on retails sales in Asia Pacific over past 6 years from 2006 to 2011.

Vitamin E Moisture Cream

1 SOLD EVERY 16 SECONDS*

Our Vitamin E range has been a bestseller for 35 years. Our most popular day cream is enriched with Vitamin E, one of nature’s most potent emollients and antioxidants. It effectively moisturises and softens skin, protecting it against the effects of harsh environmental elements and the appearance of pre-mature ageing. It is perfect for normal to dry skin types, easily absorbed and has the lightness of a lotion with the moisturising benefits of a cream.

When women all over the world are totally addicted to a single product, it can only mean one thing – the product really works! Based on a survey of over 2,000 women around the world**, the number one thing they liked about this cream is that “it’s effective and it really works”. With one bottle sold every 16 seconds, the numbers say it all.

*Figure based on 52-week global sales until 28 November 2011

**Based on a 2011 survey of 2,247 women in the UK, US and Hong Kong.

Strawberry Shower Gel

Amongst our highly popular shower gels, Strawberry is one of the favourites amongst our customers in Asia. It also has one of our favourite stories behind it.

Whilst walking through the supermarket jam aisle for strawberry seedless jam, one of our employees wondered ‘what happens to the strawberry seeds?’ Further investigation revealed that they were just thrown away.

We found that these seeds can be squeezed to extract the fabulously fruity oil that smells divine and is so good for the skin. We now take the unwanted seeds away from producers of strawberry jam and use them in our Strawberry range. This is another great example of recycling from The Body Shop®.

All-In-One Face Base

All-In-One Face Base is our number one selling foundation in Asia for a good reason. This quick and easy-to-use combined foundation and powder provides fabulous coverage. It can be used dry for a light matte finish or wet for higher coverage.

This foundation contains Marula Oil which has remarkable moisturising and conditioning properties. We were one of the first companies to use this ingredient in our make-up, creating products that are very easy to blend and feel light weight on the skin.

What’s more, our Community Fair Trade partnership with The Eudafano Women’s Cooperative is 100% owned by women and 100% run by women. That’s what we mean by ‘girl power’, from start to finish.

Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser

Our customers can’t get enough of the Tea Tree range. The Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser is a refreshing instant foaming cleanser with added peppermint essential oil which cools and refreshes the skin, leaving it feeling tingly clean. In addition to Community Fair Trade Tea Tree Oil, it contains Tamanu Oil from Madagascar, which has fantastic skin moisturising properties to help stop skin drying out whilst you cleanse, and lemon tea tree from Kenya, which gives the product a zesty fragrance.

Vitamin E Eye Cream

Another favorite from our Vitamin E family, this moisturising eye cream helps protect the delicate skin around the eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines and puffiness leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.

The cream contains light-deflecting particles to minimise the appearance of dark circles – think of it as a shield of invisible mirrors on your skin, reflecting the light making you look radiant.

White Musk® Smooth Satin Body Lotion

The White Musk® range includes another top 10 product, the Smooth Satin Body Lotion. This light, sink-in sensual moisturiser has a smooth-as-satin texture that glides over your skin, leaving it feeling velvety-soft to touch and subtly scented.

Any of your favorites out of the Top 10 ?

The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals™ Loose Powder Foundation Review, Swatches

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The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals™ Loose Powder Foundation Review, Swatches


I have already reviewed the Cream Compact Foundation and Liquid Foundation from this range…so now moving onto the Loose Powder Foundation.



What the Company claims: This featherlight powder base gives a radiant, natural-looking finish and can be built up for extra coverage. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin
Buildable coverage
Radiant finish
Covers imperfections and fine lines
Dermatologically tested
Contains SPF 25

Directions: Tip the pot upside-down so a little powder is deposited in the lid. Work the powder into our Mineral Foundation Brush. Tap off the excess and apply to the face in circular motions. Reapply to build coverage.

Full Ingredients:
Mica (Opacifier), Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Kaolin (Absorbent), Illite (Anticaking Agent). [+/- CI 77492 (Colour), CI 77491 (Colour), CI 77499 (Colour), CI 77891 (Colour)].

MRP: Rs. 1395/- for 5g

Shades Available: Eight

I have the same shade 208 Golden Vanilla as in Liquid and Cream Compact Foundation.

It comes in a normal jar packaging..but it has a sieve inside which is better for dispensing the product than the normal 4-5 holes in mineral foundation jars.

The loose powder foundation is very finely milled and very light in texture..this also makes it fly off more..every time you open it..so a lot goes waste.

Swatch

It provides light coverage..you can use this with a concealer below..for days you do not want to cover much or want a light base. Keeps skin oil free for 4-5 hours…its suitable for sensitive skin too as it does not have any harmful ingredients..
Pros:

1. Very finely milled and has a soft silky texture.
2. I liked the sieve packaging…quiet convenient.
3. Good for days when you want a light base.
4. Travel friendly.
5. 5g is a huge quantity and would last long.
6. Has SPF 25.
7. Kaolin helps keep skin oil free.
8. Suitable for sensitive skin too.
9. 8 shades to match your tone.

Cons:

1. Lot of product flies off..causing wastage.
2. Expensive.
3. If you want heavy coverage or covering spots, etc..this would not help.
4. You need a kabuki brush to use this..a powder brush can also be used though..a kabuki is better for loose powder foundations..and you would need to purchase that separately.

Overall I found it decent enough..and good for people who need light coverage. I liked the Cream Compact Foundation the most from this range.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: I don’t think so..I prefer more coverage.

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

The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation Review

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The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Compact Foundation Review


What the Company claims: Created from a unique blend of 100% ultra-fine, ultra-pure mineral pigments and 100% Community Fair Trade Italian cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, this foundation blends on like a cream and miraculously transforms to a light-weight matte finish to give a medium to full coverage.

This cream-to-powder mineral foundation contains pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an immaculate, matte finish. It has an ultra-blendable formula and contains a custom brush for flawless application.

Medium to full coverage
Smooth, matte finish
Integrated cruelty-free brush
Contains SPF 15
Fragrance & Paraben-free

Key Ingredients:

Kaolin clay
Mediterranean clay
Mica
Community Fair Trade organic olive oil

MRP: Rs.1375/- for 8.50 g

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (Emollient), Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Emollient), Polyethylene (Opacifier), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (Emollient), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (Opacifying Agent), Polysilicone-11 (Film Former), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Boron Nitride (Bulking Agent), HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer (Anticaking Agent), Beeswax (Emulsifier/Emollient), Aluminum Hydroxide (Opacifier), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Stabiliser), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Isostearic Acid (Emulsifier), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binder), Lauroyl Lysine (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Emollient/Skin Conditioner). [May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Colour), Iron Oxides (Colour), Mica (Opacifier)].

Its a cream based foundation..perfect for the winters..and since it has kaolin clay..it can stay well in summers too and for those with oily skin too. It comes with a small stiff compact brush in the lower compartment and a small mirror on top..the packaging is quite handy and nice..you can comfortably carry it and get that perfect coverage any where..

The Liquid Foundation is oil based..so more suitable for dry skin..but this would suit all skin types…even if one has oily skin and this is cream based..the kaolin clay absorbs the oil and keeps skin matte.

It comes in 8 shades here..you get some 12 shades in US..I have 208 Golden Vanilla which matches me perfectly..here is the swatch of 208..

Before blending
After blending

Pros:

1. Super easy to use and blend. Just a few strokes with the brush and since the brush is soft yet stiff it reaches even the under eyes and corners properly.
2. Paraben and fragrance free.
3. Made from extra virgin olive oil and mineral pigments.
4. It gives medium to high coverage depending on how you build up..but even if used once..gives decent enough coverage.
5. Even though it contains kaolin clay..I do not find it drying..in fact the creaminess is fine.
6. This would suit all skin types.
7. Has SPF 15.
8. You do not realise you are wearing a foundation and it stays put the whole day !
9. It does not transfer on clothes or tissues.
10. Perfect packaging..can be used anywhere.

Cons:

1. I do not have any cons for it ! Only thing is one would not know how long would it last..like you can see the quantity but you would not exactly know.

Overall I super like it and recommend it to everyone ! One fabulous product..

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes…for sure !

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

The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Liquid Foundation Review

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The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Liquid Foundation Review


What the Company claims: This liquid mineral foundation is a unique combination of pure minerals and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. It provides light to medium, ultra-blendable coverage with a smooth, dewy finish. Extra Virgin Minerals Liquid Foundation is made from an exclusive combination of pure mineral pigments and Community Fair Trade extra virgin olive oil and marula oil, creating a wonderfully blendable foundation, which is light and comfortable to wear and offers all-day hydration, 14 hours of skin moisturisation.

Light to medium coverage
Dewy finish
Ultra-blendable
No added fragrance
Paraben free

SPF30

Ingredients: Water (Solvent/Diluent), Undecane (Emollient), Coco-Caprylate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen), PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Emulsifier), Tridecane (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Emollient), Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen), Disteardimonium Hectorite (Suspending Agent), Ethylene Brassylate (Masking Agent), Calcium Carbonate (Absorbant), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Modifier), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Binder), Magnesium Stearate (Anticaking Agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Hexylene Glycol (Humectant), Aluminum Hydroxide (Opacifier). [May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Colour), Iron Oxides (Colour)].

MRP: Rs.1295/- for 28ml

Now it comes in around 12 shades in the US..but here only 4-5 shades are launched..and the names too are a little different..so its quite confusing..Eg: 202 is Warm Vanilla here and Natural Vanilla there..I am not too sure of there is difference in shades too.

I was confused between 202 Warm Vanilla and 208 Golden Vanilla as both are quite similar..I thought 208 would be a better match and went for it.

Now all the claims made for it are true..it is ultra blendable..and provides a dewy finish. Extra virgin olive oil and marula oil are its core ingredients..and you would immediately feel its oil based from the texture..I would not advice oily skinned girls to go for this..but still you can try this in winters if you love dewy finish.

It comes with a pump and is super handy to use and carry along. Since it is fragrance free..some people may not like the smell..It does not have any particular smell of its own.

Here is the swatch of 208 Golden Vanilla..it matches me perfectly..

Blended

And here is how it looks on me..I have used just the foundation..no concealer or powder..so that you can get the idea of the coverage..

Pros:

1. Super easy to use and blend. Even fingers work fine.
2. Paraben and fragrance free.
3. Made from extra virgin olive oil and marula oil.
4. Gives a nice dewy finish.
5. Its quite moisturising and even if I skip a moisturiser it never goes streaky.
6. Perfect for dry skinned girls or using in winters.
7. Has SPF 30.
8. Light to medium coverage.
9. It does not transfer on clothes or tissues.
10. Feels very light on skin.

Cons:

1. You may not like it if you have very oily skin.
2. It has SPF 30..so needed to be blended well if you are going to be photographed to avoid a whitish cast.
3. It stays well if in a AC environment..if out in a humid weather you need to touch up with a powder.

Overall I do like this..especially in the winters..and also coz I like dewy finish.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

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