I’ve always loved hand creams. I like the soft and supple feel that it leaves after application and not to mention the fragrance. For years I was using Oddysey by Avon and I stopped using handcreams when I could not find this hand cream anymore. On a recent visit to Beaute Naturelle, the Eco boutique, […]
Rustic Art – Power laundry for regular clothes {Product Review}
Rustic Art has its own laundry range which consists of washing powders for normal clothes and baby clothes. I picked up the Power Laundry Detergent from Beaute Naturelle, the eco boutique. You also get a bar vairant in this, but since I use a washing machine to wash my laundry, I chose the washing powder. This […]
Treatment at home for your feet
You don’t need to visit a salon to get the perfectly pedicured feet. All that you need are right products and some time to put that best food forward. Follow a regime for beautiful feet and here is how you can do that. Wash your feet everyday Try using the BoroHeal by Iha. This is […]
Green Apple Baby Oil by Rustic Art {Product Review}
I discovered the Baby Oil range from Rustic Art quite a while ago, but I got about buying it very recently at the Beaute Naturelle store that was recently launched in Pune. Megs, the owner of the store also has her presence online at Naturelle. I picked up quite a few things at her store. […]
Monsoon Scrubs and Masks
We all love to eat fruits, but did you know that most fruits can also be used as scrubs. All that you need to do is set aside a portion of the fruit and mix it with a granular substance to make it exfoliate your skin well. I’ve made a list of a couple of […]
Jumping Juniper by Lush
When you talk of solid shampoos, nothing is as good as the variety from Lush. The only drawback, the shampoos have SLS. I’ve used quite a few of the solid shampoos by Lush, and till date, my most favourite one is Jumping Juniper. Jumping Juniper by Lush I’d only heard about solid shampoos from Lush, […]
Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo by Just Herbs
My quest for getting rid of dandruff introduced me to yet another shampoo. The shampoo I refer to here is the Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo by Just Herbs. I’ve used quite a few shampoos to help me combat that dandruff, but very few have been effective. The reason I look for more than […]
Vedic Line Aroma Spa Fizz
I’m the kind who would rather get things done at home rather than step in to a parlour. I’ve always been like that. Knowing that a pedicure was long overdue, I started searching for things that could help me relax and clean those tired and aching feet at home. My search led me to many […]
Turmeric and Apricot Gentle Scrub by Aroma Treasures
Yes, I have fallen for this yet again. This strictly a note to myself to actually stop buying stuff online. I need to first visit the physical shop and check the ingredients before I make that plunge. The product I am referring to is the Turmeric and Apricot Gentle Scrub by Aroma Treasures. I checked […]
Ocean Salt by Lush
One of the other Lush products that the better half got for me was Ocean Salt by Lush. This is essentially a face scrub and a scrub is something that I use all through the year. Of course, I change the scrub according to the season. I’ve never used a scrub by Lush, so this […]
Getting a pedicure @ Home!
It’s the monsoon and with the relentless rains, I am least enthusiastic about stepping outside the house. I’d rather settle down on my favourite couch, sipping some coffee and reading a book. So when I did just that, and as I tucked my feet I realised that I was overdue for a pedicure. Errr… the […]
Baby Soap by Rustic Art {Product Review}
When you think of Baby Soaps what are the soaps that come to your mind? The trusted Johnson & Johnson, Himalaya? My quest for getting some different soaps for my boys made me discover Omved and Rustic Art. While I am a total fan of Omved, I bought the Rustic Art Baby soap because I […]
Monsoon tips for you! {DIY, Skin Care}
The monsoon has set in, while the rains are quite welcome, there are days when you can’t escape that humidity because of the lashing rains. You end up feeling all icky and sticky through the monsoons. Here are some tips that you can use to keep your skin feeling fresh, soft and glowing this monsoon. […]
Mint Cleanser by Aroma Magic
The first time I was introduced to a mint cleanser was about a decade and a half ago. A beautucian in the locality I stayed woud recommend her home made mint cleanser that worked wonders on all skin types. I used this for over 6 years and then I moved out from that city. Needless […]
Iraya Classic Shikakai Shampoo
When I looked up the Iraya shampoo and the details at the Iraya website, I was quite happy that I managed to lay my hands on a perfectly good shampoo.It was only post delivery that I actually had a look at the ingredients in the shampoo and let me say, that I felt cheated. You […]
Almond and Honey Face Scrub and Body Polisher by Tvam
I’ve been wanting to buy a couple of products by Tvam for a reallylong time, but I never gor around doing it. I finally took that plunge and bought two products, Almond and Honey Face Scrub and Body Polisher and the Orange and Bergamot Face Wash. I’ll save the face wash for later and will […]
Herbalism by Lush
I’ve got quite a few products stacked away for a review! And I have been so swamped with work that I just do not have the time! Now, there is one brand that I got hooked on to quite a few years ago and this time, when my better half was away on a longish […]
Home made facial cleansers {DIY, Skin Care}
Cleansing is an important routine that one needs to follow to keep your skin healthy and glowing. I am yet to find a cleanser that suits my skin, so what I typically do is create my own cleansers depending on what is available in my kitchen. Here are some absolutely easy to make cleansers that […]
French Lavender Luxury Shower Gel by Aloe Veda
I have too much of lavender based products tucked away to be used. This is one fragrance that I totally love. It relaxes me and right from diffuser oils to shampoos and facewashes and bodywashes I like the hint of lavender in all! So much for relaxation 🙂 I bought the French Lavender Luxury Shower Gel […]
Deep Cooling Pedi Ice Gel by VedicLine
Vedic Line has its own FootSpa range. And I was looking not for the entire kit, but for some products that I thought would be good for my tired feet at the end of the day. So I went ahead and ordered for the Deep Cooling Pedi Ice Gel, the name was intriguing enough for […]
The Mandinta Ubtan (Exfoliating Scrub) by Iraya
Ubtans are always a better option for using as a face wash. I came across Iraya products fairly recently and I decided to give it a try. And I have not been disappointed! This ubtan is really good and I have replaced my regular facewash and scrub with this because it did suit my skin […]
Shopping with VioletBag
Violetbag was a site that I had noticed but never got around shopping from there. And when I finally did, I was not disappointed. You can shop with VioletBag here. About VioletBag VioletBag.com is the baby of a bunch of IITians and IIMians who have strong prior experience in the industry. These IIT/IIM guys are […]
Biospume Shampoo by Iha
In the summers I need to shampoo my hair almost daily and since I have cropped hair it generally does not take much effort! And I love it when I don’t need to follow a shampoo with a conditioner. While this shampoo does have a conditioner, I have preferred to use this just as a shampoo […]
BB Cream Blemish Balm Cream by Vedic Line
I very rarely use make-up. I have a compact that I bought last November when I had to go for a wedding in the family and that’s probably thrown somewhere by my three year old twin boys and lipsticks that I can count on a single hand! So, that’s pretty much what defines make-up for me! I’d […]
Sandalwood and Honey Body Wash by Aurita Herbals
I received three products from Aurita Herbals for a review. I have already reviewed the Aurita Herbals Brightening Carrot Scrub, I am yet to review the Pomegranate Face Wash and today I will be reviewing the Sandalwood and Honey Body Wash. My take on the product This is a runny body wash and has a very very […]
Triphala Shampoo by Soul Tree
The Triphala shampoo came to me with a very high recommendation by the founder of SoulTree and I must say that I was not disappointed. If you are a fan of shampoos that lather, then I am sure that you will be a tad disappointed with this product. But if you left that condition aside, […]
My Fav’s at Natural Mantra {Brand Review}
A few posts ago, I had written about my experience with Natural Mantra. For those who missed the post, let me just encapsulate about Natural Mantra. They have multiple brands which gives the customer the advantage to compare between products and buy what suits them. The site has a mix of food, snacks,clothes, stationery, essential oils, soaps, shampoos, […]
4 tips for awesome feet this summer
I recently read this article in a magazine on quick tips for good feet this summer. I realised that I followed the same regime and let me share it with you. Tans on the feet look bad! When you wear shoes that do not cover your feet completely, you are exposing the feet for a […]
Carrot Brightening Scrub by Aurita Herbals
Carrots in my knowledge, till date were eaten to see better! They were supposed to be good for the eyes, and the other use was for the ever famous gajar – ka – halwa. I had no clue of the beauty purpose of a carrot, so when I chanced upon the Brightening Carrot Scrub by […]
Puro Body & Soul – Apple Body Wash
The first time I flew in a plane was when I was 11 years old. And two and a half decades ago, the airports were small and eating at a airport was a treat! One of my first memories of the airport was this huge plastic tub that had a brownish liquid being churned in […]