My Birthday Haul

Hi mffs,

I have been meaning to do this post since a long time but things have been busy. My brother is getting married this December and lot has to be done. Having said that, lets head straight to the haul without much blabbering :P

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cool and Creamy Wash - Review

Product Description

Our cool cleansing sensation is the perfect wake-up call for blemished skin. Use daily for a velvety-soft cleanse with a blast of cool freshness

Cool, creamy texture

Designed for blemished skin

Helps remove impurities

The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Body Butter - Review

Don't kill me when I say, I am not a Body Butter Person. Firstly, I think it's a task to rub it all over my body, Secondly, it takes time to get absorbed and Lastly and the sole reason is me being LAZY!

Anyways, I bought The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Body Butter just because it was on sale and also because it smells really good.

Read on to know about my verdict on it.

How To Remove Makeup Easily and Effectively

As much as I look forward to putting on makeup and heading out of the house, it bores me to death to remove it especially if it's late night. This carelessness costed me and as time passed I ended up having lots of breakouts. The damage has already been done because it's been more than 2 years already and I am still fighting acne.

Now that I've learnt a lesson, I make it a point to remove my makeup properly before hitting bed. Also, there's no better feeling than waking up with a clean face. So, here's an easy way to remove makeup quickly and effectively and hardly takes few minutes.

Keep reading to know how....

Empties 2015 and Their Quick Reviews

Hello guys,

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. Last year flew by like a blink of an eye and I can't believe it's already 2016. One more thing I couldn't believe is I did not do a single EMPTIES POST last year. Each month I kept procrastinating and collecting the empty bottles.

Anyways, I thought of starting 2016 with an Empties Post so that I can get rid of all the unwanted stuff ~ unwanted feelings, memories; unwanted people, unwanted thoughts, everything that's of  no use, just like these empty bottles.

I did try to collect most of the bottles but few of them are missing and few I don't remember. Keep reading to know what worked for me, what did not.

New!! The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Range India

The Body Shop has recently launched a new range of Bath and Body Products in India and its called Fuji Green Tea. The Range is inspired by the traditional Japanese Green Tea Ceremony and the green hand-picked tea leaves are said to be taken from the pristine Mount Fuji region of Japan.

Keep reading to know more about the products.

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask ~ Review

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Discover our Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask, enriched with Edelweiss stem cells. Designed to be left on while you sleep, this overnight mask leaves skin looking bouncier and feeling replenished.

• Youth-enhancing formula for bouncier, younger-looking skin.
• Unique bouncy, memory shape texture.
• To complete your skincare routine, pair perfectly with Nutriganics Drops of Youth Concentrate and Drops of Youth Eye Concentrate.
• Enriched with Community Fair Trade Babassu Oil.

My Seven Favourite Lip Balms This Winters

Two of my most used products during winters are Body Lotion and Lip Balm because Chapped Lips and Dry Skin is a BIG NO NO for me.

My Six Favorite Body Lotions This Winter

I am a Body Lotion hoarder. Actually I love collecting everything :P. It may sound weird but that's TRUE. But I am really lazy when it comes to applying it on my body. But its really important to moisturize your body and face well after taking a bath and before sleeping so that it does not feel dry and stays soft and moisturized all day.

Empties Post After A Long Time And Quick Reviews

I haven't done an Empties Post since a long time and this was the last pictures I had taken before buying a new camera. 

I was so happy after I was done with these products because many of them I hated using.

The Body Shop Spa fit Smoothing And Refining Body Scrub at 70% Off

I always wanted to try out the The Body Shop Spa fit Smoothing And Refining Body Scrub but would always back out looking at the heavy price tag . But some 2 months back ( See rest of the haul HERE ), I saw it on flat 65%+5% membership discount. I did not even think for a second before buying it. I mean it for like a dream come true :P

New Buys ~ The Body Shop Raspberry Body Scrub and Strawberry Sorbet

The Body Shop had launched their Raspberry Body Collection and Body Sorbets sometime back.

The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner - Review

 I have a love and hate relationship with this one.

The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner
An alcohol-free, refreshing and purifying toner. Instantly and effectively conditions, purifies and refreshes the skin, removing traces of makeup and cleanser. Leaves skin feeling fresh, purified, and looking shine-free.

How to use?
Saturate a cotton wool pad and sweep across a cleansed face and neck.

Ingredients:
Water (Solvent/Diluent), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Trideceth-9 (Emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Algae Extract (Natural Additive), Glycerin (Humectant), Methylparaben (Preservative), Fragrance (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Menthol (Fragrance/Cooling Agent), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract (Natural Additive), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Propylparaben (Preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant).

My Experience
I had got this one last year I think, and since then I am loving and hating it at the same time. I was previously using the Vitamin E Hydrating Toner miniature (60 ml) which worked great on me during winters.

 I take a little bit of this Toner in a cotton pad and swipe it lightly all over my face, neck, nape and ears (yes all of it) in an outward direction after cleansing my face with a mild cleanser. Trust me you do not want to see the cotton pad after I am done. It removes all the remaining dirt, makeup and/or tiny towel fibres that sticks to your face while wiping it. My face feels really refreshed after using it and it does not dry out my face either ( I have a dry-combination skin).

The product comes in a clear plastic bottle with a flip open cap. You can see how much product is left in it and mine is almost over now. The toner smells really refreshing. I would recommend to use a little bit of the product or it may dry out your skin or give you redness, with time, near your nose if you have sensitive skin.

It contains Bladderwrack Seaweed which, when I researched, has amino acids, and vitamins that nourish your skin. Seaweed's amino acids can help to hydrate dry skin and alleviate inflammation and irritation. Bladderwrack seaweed also contains fucoidan, a potent natural anti-inflammatory, which also helps reduce redness on the skin's surface. Fucoidan fights aging by helping to maintain collagen levels and promote elasticity in the skin. It also contains Menthol which has a cool soothing effect on the skin. Also, if used in the right amount, it can tighten pores for a smoother look.

Overall, I quite like this toner and it does its job really well but the only thing I dislike is, it makes my skin bumpy, you know those tiny colorless bumps, on both sides, near the nose area and I really hate it. Maybe I am using more of the product. Not sure, but will surely let you all know.

Likes
~ It does what it claims.
~ Removes all the remaining dirt, makeup and/or the towel fibres.
~ Face feels refreshed and really clean.
~ Does not dry out my skin.
~ Travel friendly.
~ You need a very little of the product and lasts you really long.

Dislikes
~ Contains Paraben.
~ Gives me tiny bumps near the nose area.
~ Does nothing for blackheads.

My Rating ♥♥♥♥♥
4.5/5

The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner is meant for Combination/Oily Skin. It costs ₹795 for 200ml and has a shelf life of 3 years. I purchased mine from The Body Shop counter. It can also be purchased online from thebodyshop.in which has an offer going on 20% off on any 3 sitewide.

What's your favorite toner? Have you tried this out?

The Body Shop Rainforest Coconut Hair Oil

♥ABOUT♥
This luxuriously silky oil melts effortlessly into your hair creating the perfect overnight, leave-in, pre-wash treatment or the optimal nourishing accompaniment to scalp massage.

• Reveals hair that is strong, soft, shiny with a healthy scalp.
• Light fragrance
• Certified with Eco-Conscious Standards
• Paraben Free, Silicone Free, Colourant Free

June Empties And My Shopping Ban

Lets talk about the Products I managed to empty this month, First!!

The Body Shop Strawberry Body Polish ~ Review

These pictures were taken on 2010 (see here) and since then, I have been wanting to write a review on  The Body Shop Strawberry Body Polish. Sometimes, I myself am amused by my laziness :P

The good thing is I have been using it from the past two and a half years and seem to like no other body wash now.

May Empties And Their Quick Reviews

I am really happy that I managed to empty six products this month. Whenever I see myself emptying a bottle/tube, it brings a big smile on my face.

My HG Face Wash ~ The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash

I had almost given up on this face wash because I am not a fan of products that does not lather but I am glad that I did not give up.

April Empties And Their Quick Reviews

I can't express how happy I am to present my first "EMPTIES POST" on this blog. 

Busy Hauling: Makeup Stuffs

Hi all,
Few days back I had uploaded a post on my APPAREL HAUL. I have been shopping like mad so I divided my haul into different heads. So this is part II of my haul post and also the most loved part, makeup.