What the Company claims: Moisturizing lip colour that feels velvety smooth. With light-diffusers for younger-looking lips. Check out the 19 lip-tastic shades in our stores now!
Size: 4 g Price: Rs. 575
Marula oil comes from the marula tree, native to Southern Africa. The oil is rich in oleic acid, essential to the maintenance of healthy-looking skin. The Body Shop trades with the Eudafano Womens Cooperative in northern Namibia, which helps women in rural communities who have very few opportunities to earn money. The trade with our company has helped more than 750 women and their families to benefit from this traditional, yet underutilized natural resource.
Ingredients : Marula oil – Is a very effective moisturiser that also helps to condition the skin over time. Also provides essential fatty acids that help to repair the skin’s moisture barrier, thus helping to restore moisture, smoothness and suppleness.
Organic beeswax – Moisturises and helps to condition the skin. Acts as a barrier that helps to seal in moisture. Helps to keep product texture consistent when used over time.
Grapeseed oil – Is very rich in essential fatty acids that help to repair the skin’s moisture barrier, thus helping to restore moisture, smoothness and suppleness.
Tips: Exfoliate the lips using our Lip Scuff one to two times per week to help keep them smooth and soft. For longer lasting Lip Colour, apply to lips and blot with a tissue, lightly dust with Loose Face Powder and re-apply.
Instructions: Apply directly to the lips, following their natural shape. Or apply using our Lipstick & Concealer Brush or Retractable Lipstick & Concealer Brush.
I liked the silver round packaging of these..and these are quite sturdy too..these are super creamy in texture..
These lipsticks are quite sheer and needs to be builded up for the color to show..but would give a very glossy sheen to the lips..the staying power would not be long as these are so glossy.
Here are some swatches..
51- Mocha (Light Peachy Brown) 56- Soft Beige (A nude beige shade) 55- Pure Blush (Its a cool toned pink) 22- Garnet (Crimson red) 30- Beechnut (Nude beige again) 53- Brilliant Red (True red)
I want to try 63 Sunset Peach and 66 Coral Splash…ok Bhumika..enough of peaches and corals !! (note to self)
The Body Shop Brand Ambassador Dia Mirza revealed the new Extra Virgin Minerals™ Foundation Range
I was invited to the launch of the The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation Range today..and none other than its Brand Ambassador Dia Mirza launched it…
She looked awesome ! She looks exactly like a doll..! I always love the way she dresses, her makeup, skin, accessories..everything is always perfect ! And she has the best smile ever..
She wore a light violet strapless summer dress and golden strappy flats..just a simple neck piece and softly curled hair..cutee..
International Make up Expert Daniel Bauer
International make up artist Daniel Bauer then did some make up on her..and both gave bytes…do not even ask the number of cameras and press people present..
Extra Virgin Mineral Range is paraben free, fragrance free and is very light on skin and made from pressed extra virgin olive oil..and is available in 8 shades..Its available in powder,liquid and cream..all three forms..
Here is the press note..
The Body Shop, the ethical beauty brand that believes in looking beautiful nature’s way, today revealed an innovative range of 100% pure mineral ultra-blend able foundations the new Extra Virgin Minerals™ foundations. Made with extra virgin olive oil and triple refined mineral pigments this new collection by The Body Shop celebrated the Extra Virgin Minerals™ Party with brand ambassador and actress, Dia Mirza and International Make-up expert Daniel Bauer along with Shriti Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer, The Body Shop India, at the Phoenix Mills store. The actress looked fresh and resplendent in a summer dress.
Post the launch she also sat down with ace make-up expert Daniel Bauer to apply the Extra Virgin Minerals™ foundation and to showcase how well it blends with one’s skin tone to give a beautifully natural look, no matter your skin type or the climate that you live in while being beneficial to your skin.
While showcasing the easy to use Extra Virgin Mineral™ foundation range ace make-up artist Daniel Bauer said “The new mineral foundation collection by The Body Shop works beautifully on the skin. Apart from highlighting the natural beauty of the skin its ultra blendable texture spreads easily and gives the skin a natural looking flawless complexion. What is more wonderful is that this foundation range is available in 3 user friendly formats – Cream, Liquid, Powder and further in 8 suit-all shades and cater to all skin types.”
Talking about the brand and his association with the brand he said“I feel enthusiastic to be a part of The Body Shop, which is truly a beauty brand with heart. Despite offering fresh and innovative products the brand always keeps their values alive by sourcing their ingredients from marginalised communities through its Community Fair Trade programme to improve the financial security,comfort and health resources available to farmers, producers and their families in more than 20 countries”.
Speaking on the occasion Shriti Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer, The Body Shop India said, “With a vision to become The World’s Number One Natural and Ethical Beauty Brand, we always strive to offer innovations and advanced technological-edge in our product lines to our customers and at the time harness the power of natural ingredients to make our products bursting with effectiveness. The new Extra Virgin Minerals™ foundation range by The Body Shop is the answer to every woman’s make up needs. It gives you an immaculate complexion with a ‘barely-there’ sensation. It contains 100% mineral pigments which make the foundations ultra-blend able so one can enjoy natural-looking flawless results.”
Talking to the media on the occasion of the launch of the new Extra Virgin Minerals™ foundation range, Dia Mirza said, “The Body Shop has always been a wonderful and inspiring brand and now with launch of their new Extra Virgin Mineral™ foundation range, I am very excited as it is the ultimate answer to my complexion needs! It is smooth and excellently blends with my skin that too for 14 hours straight!
I had heard a lot about the beauty benefits of olive oil and when I was told that this range contains extra virgin olive oil, I couldn’t wait to try it! All three formats in this foundation range are first-rate! My personal favourite is Extra Virgin Minerals™ Cream Compact as it feels wonderfully weightless on my skin”.
‘Extra Virgin Minerals™’is the first mineral foundation collection from The Body Shop to feature an exclusive combination of award-winning 100% Community Fair Trade pure cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Italy and Marula oil from Namibia with ultra-fine mineral pigments, for foundation that’s in total affinity with the skin and, as with every product from The Body Shop, is 100% cruelty-free. As a result of being so finely milled, the 100% mineral pigments make the foundations incredibly easy to blend, so you enjoy natural-looking flawless results.
Wonderfully weightless for a‘barely-there’ sensation, this mineral foundation range is actually good for your complexion as it contains SPF,to help protect the natural beauty of your skin. Each non-irritating formula is fragrance and Paraben-free and suitable for all skin types,including sensitive and blemished skin – each foundation is non comodogenic, meaning that it won’t block pores and lets skin breathe. The three formats are also available in eight suit-all shades, to help you achieve the perfect look.
I think even this is owned by majority of the bloggers here..and if not..rush to get it :p
What the Company claims : A gentle exfoliating sponge to polish your skin, whilst cleansing, leaving it feeling refreshed and looking radiant. Use daily for a gentle skin boost. Particularly good for use on dry skin that needs to be exfoliated regularly, it leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Directions for use: Apply a small amount of cleansing foam to the Facial Buffer and rub over the face in circular movements.
Tip : Splash your face with warm water. Apply Vitamin E Cream Cleanser to the buffer and smooth over the face and neck. Splash your face with water to remove residue. Use every morning or evening to help remove dead skin cells.
MRP: Rs. 145/-
Pros:
1. Its the best facial exfoliator one can ever use. 2. Does what it claims…exfoliates well to leave skin soft and smooth. 3. Cheap at 145 and lasts really long. 4. Comes with a strap..easy to hold and use..and hang in the bath.
Cons:
1. Feels a little rough at the start..similar to the Bath Gloves…so one can go overboard..its to be used with light hands without any pressure. 2. Its to be washed and dried every 1-2 weeks.
I would suggest using it 2-3 times a week..like alternate days or so….as daily exfoliation might not be good…depends from skin to skin. But these are a must have and my HG for exfoliating face…like the Bath Gloves :))
Rating:
Quality: 5/5 Value for money: 5/5 Availability: 4/5 (Sometimes out of stock)
I think the Body Shop Bath Gloves are the best thing ever made…they are simply awesome. And I know all my fellow bloggers wouldnt agree more..I am in love with them..And they are my HG for body exfoliation.
As I had said earlier about the benefits of exfoliation that it helps remoce the dead skin cells from the skin’s topmost layer i.e the epidermis so that the new cells formed can form up the topmost layer.What the Company claims : Best if you want to remove dead skin cells and increase the lather of your body wash with exfoliating mitts.
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How it works:
Textured mitts are elasticized to stretch to fit any size hands.
Available in a variety of colors. (White, Yellow,Orange,Green,Pink,Off White,Lavender,etc)
Particularly for use on dry skin that needs intense exfoliation on a regular basis
Elasticated and woven nylon material – provides intense exfoliation.
An elasticated wrist band on each glove – stops the gloves from slipping off the hands during use.
A loop on each glove – enables you to hang them in your bathroom for ease.
Recommended use: Use the gloves two to three times a week for maximum effect. Pour a small amount of body wash onto gloves and rub in circular motion over body. Rinse after use and hang to dry. Regular exfoliation and massage can help to tone and firm skin. For extra exfoliation, use with one of The Body Shop® scrubs.
Instructions : Pour a small amount of body wash onto the gloves and rub over the body in circular movements. (You need to wet the gloves before pouring body wash on it.)
Price : Rs 245/- for a pair. (Increased to Rs.395 now)
Pros:
1. It is the best for exfoliation and no loofah can beat this.
2. Lathers all body washes well.
3. Easy to use.
4. Fits all sizes of hands coz of its elasticity
5. Shrinks back to its own size after drying.
6. Long lasting. I am using it from 6 months and they still have the same effect.I think you can change them after a year for hygiene purposes.
7. I have them in PINK..!!
8. I also use them lightly on my nose for exfoliation and it works fine but be gentle.
9. Leaves my skin super duper soft and smooth even with using it twice a week.
10.Lightened my dark elbows a bit.(I am habituated to keep elbows on the table from the start 🙁 )
11.Reduces bathing time to half as this hardly takes only 10 mins.
Cons:
1. They are a bit rough and abrasive at the start for 3-4 washes but then the texture is perfect and fine enough for exfoliation.
Overall rating- 5/5
Would I buy this again : Yes..forever..they are full value for money..!!
P.S : There is a similar product in the market called Fenny Bath Gloves and those are for Rs 110/-. I dunno about the quality but they look exactly similar. Check them at Suma’s blog here
Have you used these ? Do you like them or should I say love them ??
Update: These need to be changed after 7-8 months as they loose their elasticity later.
