2017 comes to an end, another year passed. It feels like yesterday it was 2010, no idea where time is running. As always, my 2017 skin and hair favourites are here. I have been doing this since 6 years now and this is the 7th year 😀
Now this list is not about only new products that have been launched this year. I include all my favourites, some which I have tried this year and some which are my Holy Grail since years. Basically all products which I have used the most in 2017. We will start with skin and hair today, and then move on to makeup.
Click on the links for complete reviews..
Skin:
Face Wash: Avene Cleanance Gel, Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem (It’s very gentle and perfect for daily use)
Face Scrub: Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub, The Body Shop Tea Tree 3 in 1, Pixi Glow Tonic, Zenmed AHA/BHA Refining Scrub (more of chemical exfoliation this year)
Oil: I didn’t oily my hair much this year 🙁 I should get back to it
Hair Scrub: The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Hair Scrub
Shampoo: Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Shampoo (Lovee this!), Wella Pro Oil Reflections Shampoo, The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Shampoo, L’Oreal Professionnel INOA Color Care Shampoo
Conditioner: Sebastian Professional Penetraitt Conditioner, The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Conditioner
Deep Conditioner: Wella Pro Oil Reflections Mask, L’Oreal Professionnel INOA Color Care Mask
These were all the products I have used and loved the most in 2017. The categories and products have reduced compared to previous years. I realize right now I haven’t been using too much for skin care, in terms of masks or exfoliation. I used multi use products which work as moisturizer/serum/oil all in one. I think I was just plain lazy this year especially the past 3-4 months. I will try and take more care of my skin and hair the next year as I just turned 30 🙂 It is all the more essential for me now to stop being lazy and give my skin some TLC.
What about you? What are your 2017 skin & hair favourites? We will cover makeup next.
The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Haircare, Amazonian Saviour Balm, Spa of the World New Launch Review
Hi guys,
The Body Shop launched a bunch of new stuff and I have been trying them out since almost a month now.
To start with the Fuji Green Tea Haircare Range, there is a shampoo, conditioner and a hair scrub in this range.
Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Shampoo
Claims: Enriched with revitalising Japanese green tea, our refreshing shampoo cleanses and removes impurities, basking your hair and scalp in an invigoratingly fresh feeling.
For normal hair Refreshes and purifies the hair and scalp Enriched with Japanese green tea and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia 100% vegetarian Formulated without silicones and colourants
MRP: Rs.645/- for 250ml
Ingredients:
Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Hydrating Conditioner
Claims: Enriched with revitalising Japanese green tea, our lightweight conditioner hydrates and basks your hair in an invigoratingly fresh feeling.
For normal hair Refreshes and hydrates the hair and scalp Enriched with Japanese green tea and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia 100% vegetarian Formulated without silicones
MRP: Rs.645/- for 250ml
Ingredients:
Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub
Claims: Introducing a new, nature-inspired approach to haircare, our invigorating scrub shampoo blends Japanese green tea, mint menthol, salt crystals and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia. Massage onto the scalp to help stimulate blood flow and whisk away impurities like dust, smoke, sweat and styling residue. This purifying scrub will make your scalp feel instantly refreshed, help reduce build-up on hair and leave you feeling revitalised with a healthy-looking shine.
For normal to oily hair and scalp Gently massage to remove impurities and reduce build-up on hair Hair feels clean and purified with a healthy-looking shine Enriched with Japanese green tea and Community Trade honey from Ethiopia 100% vegetarian Formulated without silicones Scrub shampoo
MRP: Rs.1845/- for 240ml
Ingredients:
All Body Shop hair care products are silicone free. This whole range smells so fresh and citrusy, it’s very refreshing. The shampoo is clear and runny, it foams and cleanses well. The conditioner is thick to dispense from bottle, but it is not heavy or rich in texture. It does not weigh the hair down. If you have very dry hair, this conditioner won’t be moisturising enough for you. But for oily to normal hair, this conditioner is absolutely perfect.
The star of this range is the hair scrub, it’s a thick scrub with salt-like granules. The thick salt settles down, so you need to mix the scrub well before taking it. It is a scrub shampoo, so it even foams as you massage it on the scalp, the salt starts melting. The scrub is not very harsh or abrasive but it cleanses the scalp well and circulates the blood on the scalp. It also removes dirt, build up, etc., but it is a little drying. I would suggest using it once a week, not more than that.
I start with the scrub, then follow it up with the shampoo. Since the scalp is cleansed well with the scrub, the shampoo foams and cleans easily. Finally the conditioner towards the lower half of the hair.
Amazonian Saviour Multi-Purpose Balm
Claims: Packed with powerful natural origin oils and waxes, Amazonian Saviour™ Multi-Purpose Balm helps to revive the appearance of tattoos, intensely nourishes severely dry skin and helps to improve the appearance of skin marks with a nourishing, 100% natural-origin formula. Inspired by the Amazonian communities that have relied on natural oils to care for their skin for centuries, Amazonian Saviour™ Multi-Purpose Balm is made with just nine natural-origin ingredients. £1.30 from the sale of every Amazonian Saviour Multi-Purpose Balm will be used by The Body Shop’s Building Bio Bridges Programme to support conservation and communities by funding Bio-Bridges. Our Programme funds ground-breaking organisations who build Bio-Bridges to connect land and create sustainable communities. The total raised from sales will be paid to non-profit organisations selected for their expertise in building Bio-Bridges around the world.
Nourishing multi-purpose balm Helps revive the appearance of healed tattoos Helps improve the appearance of skin marks for more even-looking skin texture Intensely nourishes dry skin 100% vegetarian Enriched with Community Trade organic babassu oil & organic andiroba oil from Brazil
MRP: Rs.1045/- for 50ml
Ingredients:
It’s a thick and waxy balm, it melts in contact with fingers. I had a particular dry patch above my lips since 3-4 months and I tried everything from oils to butters but this patch kept coming back. With this balm, it vanished in just two uses! I was amazed, it is quite rich and is multi purpose as the name suggests. It can be used on elbows, knees, cracked heels, every dry part of the body. It is truly a saviour in winters.
In the Spa of the World Range, two new products have been added. Thai Makrut Lime Firming Oil and French Grape Seed Body Scrub
Claims: Our new body oil is infused with zingy makrut lime, praised by Thai women for its stimulating and uplifting scent – ideal for re-awakening your senses. Discover a firming oil that’s quickly absorbed to nourish your skin, infused with Community Trade marula oil. Use as part of our Spa of the World™ Firming Ritual.
Firming Massage Oil Infused with nourishing Community Trade marula oil and zingy makrut lime 100% Vegan
MRP: Rs.2195/- for 170ml
Ingredients:
It comes in a round bottle, and same tinted brown outer packaging as all Spa of the World products. It has a round dispensor at the center and dispenses the required qty of oil. I love the fresh, scent of the oil and it’s very light weight and not at all greasy. It gets completely absorbed into the skin and does not leave any residue. You won’t even feel you have applied any oil, my skin drinks it up instantly.
Spa Of The World French Grape Seed Body Scrub
Claims: We’ve infused our new scrub with grape seed powder from France and Community Trade sugar from Paraguay. It helps to invigorate, exfoliate and refine your skin plus, the fresh and delicate fruity fragrance helps awake and revive the senses. Use as part of our Spa of the World™ Firming Ritual.
Refining grape seed sugar scrub Infused with grape seed powder from France and Community Trade sugar from Paraguay 100% vegan 94% agreed that skin looks and feels smoother and softer (User trial on 101 women after 4 weeks)
MRP: Rs.2895/- for 350ml
Ingredients:
My favourite product of all these new launches, has to be this body scrub. It’s a clay based scrub with fine exfoliating granules. It is not at all harsh but still scrubs the skin well. This scrub is literally a spa in a jar! It is exactly like the body scrubs they use in spas. When you take the product on your fingers and start massaging it on the body, it feels slightly warm, I believe it heats up on massaging and in contact with the skin. Then it scrubs the dead skin cells really well without even feeling like a scrub. I assumed it would be a little drying since it’s clay based, but it has oils in it, so in turn it leaves the skin moisturized and my skin feels soft like a baby’s bum! Literally. My skin doesn’t crave a moisturizer after using this, even in these winters. I skipped it once, and it felt fine. This is the best body scrub I have used till now, hands down!
It is neither drying not overly rich/oily. It is nothing like those usual oil/sugar/coffee based scrubs! I highly recommend getting this.
Though I loved all the new launches this time, if I have to absolutely pick a few and recommend, I would go with the Grape Seed Body Scrub and the Fuji Green Tea Hair Scrub! I am sure you will love them!
Have you tried any new The Body Shop launches yet?
The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation, Down to Earth Eyeshadow Quad Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
If you have seen the previous post, I have already reviewed The Body Shop’s new Matte Lip Liquid. See HERE
I am quite impressed by those and using them daily currently, kind of obsessed with the Goa Magnolia shade.
However, did the other two launches impress me? Read on to know..
Starting with The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation..
Claims: Our multi-tasking Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation is packed with beneficial skin care ingredients in a portable and innovative design. Discover buildable semi-matte coverage for instantly smoother, shine-free skin and 24 hours of fresh moisture. Experience the freshness of a liquid foundation and the on-the-go practicality of a compact all with mess-free application.
Suitable for sensitive skin , Non-pore clogging, Designed with a built in mirror and pad applicator
MRP: Rs.2695/- for 12g
Shades Available:
03 Malawi Beach (Medium)
04 Wanaka Honey (Dark)
How to use: Apply using the pad applicator for even, lightweight, semi-matte coverage: • Press the pad applicator onto the cushion to activate • Reapply for additional coverage
All brands are coming up with cushion foundations these days. The Body Shop also jumped on the bandwagon, but but only two shades available. Just like Maybelline.
One is for medium skin tones and one is for deeper skin tones. So very fair and deep skin tones will not find their match.
They already have the Fresh Nude Liquid Foundations and that comes in a variety of impressive shades including deeper shades. I wish they would have launched more shades in Cushion Foundation too.
I like the handy, sleek packaging. The mirror is really good and sharp, comes with a sponge. I basically love Cushion Foundations for their ease of use and ease of travel. They are very handy.
It gives a soft, dewy finish which will need to be set with a powder. Coverage is light to medium, so you will definitely need concealer over this.
It stays for about 5-6 hours, you will need powder touch up in between as you will get shiny.
I would say it’s pretty good for daily use for work/college when you do not need heavy coverage. But it is definitely quite expensive.
Here is a small demo..
Price and only two shades would be the cons, other than those, it’s pretty good.
Coming to the quad..
Claims: Our Down to Earth Eyeshadow Quad Brown features 4 neutral eyshadow shades, inspired by nature:
Special Features:
• The individul shades all click in and out of the palette casing, so you can switch shades between palettes and quads.
• Shades come in three different finishes: true mattes, iridescent shimmers and eye-catching sparkles.
MRP: Rs.1995/- for 8.8g
How to use: Apply your favorite shades wet or dry directly onto the eyelid. • Start with lighter colors and build up darker colors towards the outer corner of the eye. • To apply the product wet, dampen the bristles of the Down to Earth Multi-Tasker Eyeshadow Brush with a damp tissue.
Shades Available:
Brown
Plum
Black
I have the brown quad. I like the mirror finish packaging of the quad and the fact that the shades could be removed and inter changed. However, I did not see additional shades or that option available at the store yet. Not sure of that.
It comes with a mirror, which is again quite good. Each quad a mix of matte, shimmer and satin finish.
This brown quad has a shimmer peach, matte taupe, shimmer light golden and satin finish deep chocolate brown.
Now I swatched all three at the store and then picked this, out of the Brown and Plum as the shades in Plum did not swatch well on my hand. This one all four shades swatched well. And were creamy and pigmented.
When I tried using it on my eyes, the colours just won’t show up on the lids. I had to go over each shade 2-3 times and this is the result I got finally.
I wouldn’t say it’s bad but it requires a lot of efforts and the result is not that good. I wouldn’t recommend this particular quad, I am not sure how the other two show up on the eyes. The black/grey one looked the most pigmented though.
Overall, I would recommend only the cushion foundation and matte lip liquid from this range, especially the matte liq liquid lipsticks 🙂
Have you tried the new launches from The Body Shop?
All 12 The Body Shop India Matte Lip Liquid Review, Swatches
Hi guys,
The Body Shop launched their new makeup line, called Jacqueline’s signature line. It has cushion foundation (2 shades), 3 eyeshadow palettes and 12 matte lip liquid i.e. liquid lipsticks.
I swatched all of them for you guys..
Claims: Introducing this season’s hottest lip-color trend, Matte Lip Liquid. Our creamy Matte Lip Liquid provides intense color and a soft matte finish. The non-drying formula provides the perfect way to comfortably wear a bold matte lip this holiday season. Specially formulated to glide on effortlessly like a gloss and set with the rich creamy color and velvety touch of matte lipstick. Our liquid lipstick is long-lasting, lightweight and lusciously soft. And like all our cruelty-free makeup
MRP: Rs.695/- for 8ml
Shades Available: 12
Crete Carnation
Windsor Rose
Taipai Orchid
Nairobi Camellia
Paris Peony
Tokyo Lotus
Cali Gerbera
Goa Magnolia
Tahiti Hibiscus
Sydney Amaryllis
Sicily Iris
Mauritius Dahlia
It comes in the matching shade outer packaging, so the colors are easy to identify. It has a slanted tip applicator and easy to apply.
They have shade names of cities + flowers which is quite interesting. And they have tried to match a few shades with flowers like Orchid.
I love the fruity smell and it feels super light weight on the lips. It settles to a matte finish and is very, very comfortable. I would say this is the most comfortable liquid lipstick I have tried.
The formula reminds me of Miss Claire/NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams but these are lighter than that too. Pigmentation is good, and you need just one swipe of the deeper colors to get opaque coverage.
It doesn’t stay very long though and does not survive a complete meal. It is not completely transfer proof too. Without eating or drinking, it would stay 4-5 hours and would go away completely with food. It doesn’t leave any tint or stain behind, it goes away completely but it very easy to reapply.
But it doesn’t accentuate any dryness or lines on lips. If you love matte lipsticks but want something comfortable and non-drying, these are made for you!
I love that they have different range of shades from pinks to nudes to even berry. I would have liked more browns and berries though, I wish they add more shades in this range soon.
I picked Goa Magnolia and Tahiti Hibiscus. Also liked Mauritius Dahlia and Nairobi Camellia.
I like the price point of 695 and also the quantity is 8ml, which is more than the usual 5-6 ml in liquid lipsticks. I do recommend these!
Have you tried the new Body Shop Matte Lip Liquid?
What is Multi Masking? New The Body Shop Facial Masks Review
Hey guys,
I have been using the new Body Shop Facial Masks since a few days and here are my thoughts..
First of all, let me tell you a little about multi masking, coz that is how I am using them and loving it. Multi masking is basically using a face mask according to your concern on that particular area on the face. It’s a blessing for people like me who have combination skin coz my T zone is oily and rest of the face is dry/normal. So the clay based masks used overall on the entire face leave my cheeks over dry and craving for moisture.
So I use the clay based masks on my T zone and the more hydrating/nourishing ones on my cheeks and rest of the face.
Claims: 100% VEGETARIAN
Our Himalayan Charcoal, British Rose and Amazonian Acai masks are 100% Vegan MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, SILICONE, MINERAL OILS & PARAFFINS
FIVE SENSATIONAL NEW FACE MASKS
We’ve crushed, pressed and blended five sensational NEW face masks. Formulated without the addition of parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil – just our finest recipes inspired by nature. Meet our, 100% vegetarian face masks.
Variants:
British Rose (Hydrating)
Amazonian Acai (Energising)
Himalayan Charcoal (Purifying)
Ethiopian Honey (Nourishing)
Chinese Ginseng & Rice (Brightening)
MRP: Rs.2495/- for 75ml
I have British Rose, Chinese Ginseng & Ricee and Himalayan Charcoal, so would be talking about these three.
Starting with British Rose,
Claims: For skin that needs to be quenched and re-plumped with moisture to reveal its dewy glow again. Inspired by the European bathing rituals, our refreshing hydrating face mask is infused with real rose petals, rose essence, rosehip oil and aloe vera. Giving you visibly smoother-looking skin plumped with moisture.
Ingredients:
Himalayan Charcoal
Claims:For skin that needs purification to help reveal a healthy, youthful looking glow. Inspired by traditional beauty remedies, our tingling mud mask contains bamboo charcoal, exfoliating Green Tea leaves & tea tree oil. Purify your skin and give it a new lease of life with our charcoal face mask.
Ingredients:
Chinese Ginseng & Rice
Claims:Inspired by Chinese traditions, our creamy exfoliating mask combines ginseng, rice extract and sesame seed oil and reveals brighter-looking, more even, supple skin.
Ingredients:
As you can see the names in front of each masks, each mask is a recipe from that particular region/tradition and the ingredients as always are also sourced from there organically.
I love the fact that all these masks are paraben, mineral oil and paraffin free.
They come in a sleek glass jar packaging, the jar is quite heavy and they are not very travel friendly. But it is quite thick and won’t break.
The Body Shop also has a wooden handle face mask brush and a hand towel/head band set which you can use for/while applying the masks.
Each of the mask smells really good, you actually feel like you are in a spa getting a nice facial done. The directions say keep the mask on for 5-10 minutes, I keep all for about 10 minutes and the Himalayan Charcoal one untill it dries completely.
The British Rose mask is in a clear gel form with crushed real roses in it. It smells exactly like the British Rose Range they have and is very hydrating and plumping. I love using it on my cheeks, jaw line and neck. The rosehip oil and aloe vera moisturise and hydrate the skin well.
Himalayan Charcoal mask is ash gray in color coz of the bamboo charcoal. It is clay based and thick, I would advise not leaving the jar open and taking the required product and applying it immediately, as it dries super fast. I love using it on my nose and the surrounding areas both side where I have open pores. Since it has tea tree oil and green tea extracts too, it won’t strip off the skin of moisture and also help against acne as tea tree oil is anti bacterial. It tingles as mentioned in the description and as you scrub off the mask, it does leave the skin a little red for some time. But regular use of this would help keep blackheads at bay as it also exfoliates the skin while taking the mask off. I really like this one!
Coming to the Chinese Ginseng & Rice one, it is a white colored thick, grainy paste. You can feel the crushed rice in it, it also mildly exfoliates the skin. Sesame oil moisturises while the Ginseng brightens and evens out the skin. I use it on my forehead and around my mouth where I have some uneven tone. It does brighten the skin a bit, but you have to use it regularly to see difference. You won’t notice it in one go. I love this one too.
Multi Masking
Overall, I am very happy with these and they are pretty good! I wish it was priced a little lower though. I highly recommend trying out 1 at least. If you have oily skin, Himalayan Charcoal one is a must have and for normal/dry skin, Chinese Ginseng & Rice. If you have very dry skin, British Rose is good for you. So select a mask according to your skin type and go with that. They also have sachet samples of each mask online and at all The Body Shop stores. Ask for samples and test them out, before investing in the mask 🙂
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
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.
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.
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?
Winter Skincare Routine | The Body Shop Vitamin E Range Review + Giveaway
Hi guys,
I have been using this Vitamin E range for more than 2 weeks now and here are my thoughts..
Vitamin E Cream Cleanser
This light cream cleanser gently lifts away dirt, make-up and impurities.
• Gently but effectively cleanses
• Softens and conditions
• Leaves skin feeling smooth and supple
How to use: Apply to the face and neck with fingertips. Wipe away with a cotton pad or muslin cloth.
MRP: Rs.795/- for 200ml
It comes in a long slender bottle with a flip cap. It’s a little thicker lotion and you need to squeeze the bottle to dispense the product. It takes off the daily dirt and grime from the pores and some basic makeup like a tinted moisturizer/BB Cream, etc. It leaves the skin super soft and moisturized. This won’t work on water proof makeup, so for your heavy duty eye makeup, you will need to use a separate remover.
Vitamin E Moisture Serum
This pre-moisturiser provides intensive, continuous hydration and protection.
• Pre-moisturiser
• Gives extra hydration
• Immediately smoothes skin
How to use: Apply to face and neck using fingertips before moisturising.
MRP: Rs.1295/- for 30ml
It’s a pre moisturizer treatment and also has rice bran oil apart from the basic wheat germ oil this entire Vitamin E Range has. It is very light weight and gel like in texture. You just need half a pump for each use and it does make the moisture locked in the skin for a longer time.
Vitamin E Moisture Protect Emulsion/Day Lotion with SPF
A lightweight, milky formula to moisturise and protect your skin against UVA and UVB damage.
– Locks in moisture for 48 hours of hydration, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth
– Antioxidant properties protects against free radicals
– Powered with Biofermented Hyaluronic Acid
How to use: Apply a pea-sized amount onto fingertips and massage onto the face and neck in an upward motion after your serum. Best applied as part of your morning regime and/or before being exposed to the sun.
MRP: Rs.1495/- for 50ml
This is the new launch in the Vitamin E Range. It comes in a very handy and travel friendly, sleek bottle with black cap and pump packaging. It is very runny, so make sure you pump carefully. I need 1.5 pumps per use and it covers whole face and neck well.
I am glad this has SPF 30 PA+++ protection and works as both moisturizer + sunscreen. I don’t use a separate sunscreen and the biofermented hyaluronic acid keeps the moisture locked in the skin. Even after 5-6 hours my skin is soft and hydrated, and does not feel dry or stretchy even once.
Vitamin E Night Cream
This rich night cream replenishes moisture levels while you sleep.
• Intensively hydrates
• Works when skin is at its most receptive
• Leaves skin soft and smooth
How to use: Apply to face and neck just before bed, after cleansing and toning.
MRP: Rs.1195/- for 50ml
This is the only product out of the 4 I am using hat is slightly rich. It has Cocoa butter as one of the ingredients and that makes it intensely moisturizing. You just need a pea sized amount and you are good. I prefer a little heavy moisturizer during night time and this is just perfect. My skin is all soft and hydrated even the next morning.
Usually by end of Nov and start of Dec, my skin starts feeling dry and stretchy. I am glad I started using this range early Nov and my skin has not been dry at all this time. No dry spots or flaky skin, it is all plump and hydrated.
I definitely recommend the Vitamin E range, especially for winters. Dry skin definitely can use it throughout the year, but specifically for winters, this range is amazing.
I am giving away two of the products i.e. the cream cleanser and the new day lotion/emulsion to 3 winners on my YouTube, so make sure you participate 🙂
Do let me know your thoughts about this range in the comments below, have you tried it?
The Body Shop Tea Tree Range 3 in 1, Daily Solution Review
Hi guys,
Today I am reviewing these two new products added in The Body Shop Tea Tree Range. I have been using these since about 2.5 weeks now and here are my thoughts..
The Body Shop Tea Tree Range 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask
Claims: A clean and mean multi-tasking cleanser with foaming kaolin clay, volcanic minerals and Community Trade Tea Tree Oil that tackles the appearance of clogged pores, blackheads and shine. Perfect for those with blemish-prone skin. Use this triple threat cleanser as: 1. A daily wash to purify 2. A scrub to clear and tighten the appearance of pores and smooth the skin’s surface 3. A mask to deep cleanse and mattify the skin’s appearance
MRP: Rs.1295/- for 125ml
Ingredients:
This is the star product of this range. It’s a wash, scrub, mask all in one. It comes in a green flip cap tube packaging.
It has a white creamy base with small grey-black granules in it. Now when you use it as a face wash, it doesn’t foam and you actually end up using it as a scrub.
So I feel it should have been scrub/mask only. But as a scrub, it works great. It exfoliates very gently and would be perfect for sensitive skin too.
I love using it as a mask though. And then once it is dried, I wet my hands and scrub it, so basically I use it like both, at once 🙂
It dries super quick, in about 5-7 minutes, since it it clay based. It has a tingly, minty smell and feeling. Skin looks clean and completely matte post washing. It feels tighter and the pores look closed. Since it has tea tree and kaolin clay, this mask is absolutely perfect for oily, acne prone skin.
And the fact that it is multi-tasking is nice, as you can carry only this when you are travelling. Recommended.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Range Anti- Imperfection Daily Solution
Claims: Our 100% Community Trade tea tree oil is infused into the NEW Anti-Imperfection Daily Solution for just the right amount of all-over-face application, to pack a punch against blemishes. The result? A lightweight, fast-absorbing serum at an effective dosage.
MRP: Rs.1595/- for 50ml
Ingredients:
This comes in a big glass bottle with a dropper. The bottle is transparent but has a green tint.
The formula of this daily solution is very light, it feels exactly like water. It is runny and you need one pump i.e. about 8-9 drops for using all over the face. It has a strong tea tree smell.
Tea tree oil is a little concentrated and should be used only on acne and diluted with another base oil or water, if you have sensitive skin. This daily solution is already diluted and hence, safe to use all over the face, even for people with sensitive skin.
With time and regular, continuous use, it also helps in fading acne spots. It also has salicylic acid, alfalfa extracts, aloe vera, tocopherol (Vitamin E) along with tea tree oil.
It does not irritate the skin at all. I have not had any major breakouts since the time I am using this. One-two white heads on the nose, which have also settled down, on their own.
If you have always been a fan of the classic tea tree oil from The Body Shop, you will love this too! It may seem a little expensive, but the quantity offered is a lot. Especially for the Daily Solution, it is 50ml and you need 8-10 drops per use.
The main ingredient of this entire range i.e. tea tree is being sourced from Kenya, helping the farmers there and enriching their lives. As always, The Body Shop does it’s bit.
Also they have a special game created for this range ‘Battle of the Blemishes’, you can play it HERE. You can unlock special offers from The Body Shop clearing each level!
I recommend both these products for oily, acne prone skin. These are perfect additions to the Tea Tree Range.
Have you tried The Body Shop’s 3 in 1 and Daily Solution yet?
The Body Shop Oils Of Life Sleeping Cream, Essence Lotion Review
Hi guys,
I had reviewed The Body Shop Oils of Life Revitalizing Facial Oil last year HERE. And I have often mentioned it on my Snapchat and my monthly favourites on YouTube! It is my absolute favourite!
I tried two other products from this same range including the recent addition, the ‘Sleeping Cream’. Here are my thoughts on them..
I use the Body Shop Oils of Life Essence Lotion at first, followed by 2-3 drops of the Facial Oil and the Sleeping Cream at the end. I have been following this regime every night since the past month.
The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalizing Essence Lotion
Claims: Enjoy a highly-sensorial experience, with its bi-phase (oil + water) formula, this Intensely Revitalizing Essence Lotion supremely combines the freshness of water and the nourishing feel of oil. Our Essence Lotion has a lightweight refreshing texture that glides onto skin and leaves a pleasurable soft touch finish without a greasy feel. Our Essence Lotion provides instant visible results while preparing and activating skin for the next steps of your routine.
MRP: Rs.1895 for 160ml
Ingredients:
It’s a bi-phase oil and water formula and needs to be shaken well before use. It comes in a long, sleek plastic bottle and the dispensor dispenses quite a few drops. You can use it either on a cotton pad or directly with your hands, I have tried both.
It feels just like water and the oil content cannot be felt, it is very light weight and has a refreshing smell. It gets absorbed in a few seconds and it is meant to prep and activate the skin for the next step.
I was quite excited to try this out as I have never tried a oil + water essence before, but unfortunately it was giving me small whiteheads all around and on my nose. I was using this on and off and didn’t realize it was only this product. I was still figuring out what was causing the break outs and I gave my skin a break for few days and stopped using anything. Again after few days when I started using this, I got those whiteheads.
A few days ago Shalini from Be Beautilicious reviewed this product and she mentioned that this essence lotion was giving her whiteheads and I was like OMG, it is this! I finally realized it was this product that was causing those whiteheads thanks to Shalini.
I stopped using it then and now I only use the oil and sleeping cream. Though I feel I can use this on the other parts of my face avoiding the nose, I will try to use this again.
The Body Shop Oils of Life Sleeping Cream
Claims: A night time cream, to moisturise, revitalise and nourish the skin whilst you sleep. Skin looks and feels:
– Revitalised
– More supple
– Nourished
– Visibly Rested
– Reduced appearance of ageing
MRP: Rs.2495/- for 80ml
Ingredients:
It comes in a heavy glass jar and has the same golden yellow tint outer see through packaging with the black cap. It has a white separator on the top, but I usually just slid it on top so that I don’t have to lift it each time.
The cream is light yellow in color and has the same smell as the oil, I love the smell! Though the cream is a blend of oils and has the same three blend of black cumin, rosehip and camellia (along with other oils too), it is aqua based and very light in texture. It does not feel greasy or heavy or leaves no sticky residue on the skin. It gets absorbed immediately.
I love my skin the next morning, it leaves the skin soft, supple, nourished and rested, exactly as it claims! This sleeping cream will work for all skin types as it balances the oiliness and dryness perfectly and leave the skin hydrated and moisturized from within.
How I use it: I remove my makeup and wash my face with a face wash. I use the facial oil and follow it up with the sleeping cream. I also used the essence lotion earlier before the facial oil. But since the essence was breaking me out, I only used these two.
I love it and highly recommend it! Both the facial oil and the sleeping cream, I have already recommended the facial oil to so many people and this sleeping cream is the perfect addition to it! Though it is slightly on the expensive side, it will last you for a long time! I still have 50% of my facial oil remaining and I have been using it since last year!
I would not recommend the essence lotion if you have acne prone or sensitive skin or break out easily. I will still give that a try again avoiding my T zone, but the other two products are must haves!
Have you tried the new Body Shop Oils of Life Sleeping Cream yet?
I have been using this Body Shop Drops Of Light Range since more than a month now and here are my thoughts on it.
Drops of Light Brightening Cleansing Foam
What the Company claims: The A rich and creamy foam cleanser to clarify and purify the skin.
– A rich and creamy lather
– Deeply purifies and cleanses the skin, without over-drying or stripping the skin of precious moisture
MRP: Rs. 1525 for 125ml
Ingredients:
Drops Of Light Brightening Serum
What the Company claims: A very lightweight serum that absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it velvety soft and shine free. Clinically proven to reduce the number and intensity of dark spots.
– Lightweight texture, that quickly absorbs into the skin
– Leaves skin plumped with moisture
– Instantly skin looks brighter and more luminous
– With regular use, skin appears smoother, more healthy and translucent, with
MRP: Rs. 2450 for 30ml
Ingredients:
Drops of Light Brightening Day Cream
What the Company claims: A lightweight, yet nourishing day cream clinically proven to significantly reduce the number, size and intensity of dark spots.
– Provides hydration, for softer, smoother skin
– Instantly, skin texture feels smoother, softer and re-plumped with moisture
– After 4 weeks, skin appears brighter, healthier and skin tone is even and clarified
MRP: Rs.2050 for 50ml
Ingredients:
The facial foam is a rich, creamy face wash. I do not generally prefer foam based face washes as they do tend to dry out my skin. But since I use this range in conjunction and follow it up with the serum and day cream, the face wash seems fine. It does cleanses thoroughly though, ideal for oily skin.
The serum comes in a white tinted bottle with a dropper and is water like in texture. It is very light weight and gets absorbed easily, you just need 2-3 drops of it. This bottle will last quite a few months.
The day cream is gel like in texture and water based. It is very hydrating and moisturizing. It does feel a bit sticky though and takes time to settle down.
L-R: Cream, Serum, Face Wash
Entire range has red algae, Vitamin C and glycerine. It is very good for pigmented and uneven skin. Vitamin C takes time to show result but with regular use twice a day, it will fade all your acne scars and even out your skin tone to a great extent.
Since the cream has glycerine and is a bit sticky on application, I would not suggest it for very oily skin as they may not like the texture of it. Also this makes it ideal as a primer and it keeps makeup in place all day long. You can skip a primer when you are using this cream.
Overall, this range will work great on uneven or pigmented skin or for people who have acne scars, etc. If you have to pick only one product from this range, I would definitely suggest the serum. At this price, there are not many Vitamin C serums available in the market and this does the job quite well.
Have you tried The Body Shop Drops Of Light Range?
