Showing posts with label Ananda In the Himalayas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ananda In the Himalayas. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

July/August 2018 Empties

Hey All!

Its been a while since I have done an empties post. So you can see I have accumulated quite a few empties. So here goes.....



Himalaya Herbal's Purifying Neem Pack is an absolute favourite! It is great for my oily, acne-prone skin. In fact if I got a pimple,  I'd dab a bit of the pack on the zit and it would dry out pretty quickly! I'm getting another tube...


Avon Anew Clinical Pro Line Corrector is a nice serum. It is meant for more mature skin, but it suited me well. It did not break me out. So that was a plus. The pump dispenser pushes just enough for the face and neck. Great stuff! Will I buy it again? Well, not immediately, since i have a bunch of other serum's too.....



Clean and Clear's Morning Energy Face Wash needs no review. One of the best budget face washes for oily, acne-prone skin. Its a regular in my bathroom cabinet!


Kama Ayurveda is one of my favourite brands! The Sugandhi Body oil is an excellent massage oil for the winters. This gold coloured concoction is a great skin conditioner. It's a staple in my winter body care routine. A must buy!



Just Herbs Lively Clean Face Cleansing Gel is an absolute must in the Combination-Oily skin arsenal. It gently exfoliates the skin without irritating it or leaving it red. It is gentle enough to be used every alternate day. Another staple in my skin care routine.


Sattvik Saffrom Care Mattifying Day Cream was an ok product I used. It had a feeling like a 'vanishing cream'. It left my skin feeling caked and clogged. So, honestly, This is not quite empty. I used it for a week, but it did nothing for me.


Sattvik Sun Ban Remedy for Sun Tan Removal Cream was much like the Day cream. I did not enjoy using it. It left my oily skin feeling dehydrated. So obviously its not going to find a place in my beauty regime any more.


The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream is an absolute favourite. It left the delicate areas around my eyes feeling hydrated and moisturised. Its formula is gentle and did not irritate my sensitive eyes at all. Best of all, it is a cruelty free brand.


Ananda Aloe Gel And Rose Distillate Hydrating Mask was an absolute delight! I kept it in the fridge and after every clay ask treatment, I slathered on this cooling, hydrating mask as the next stage. It feels so light and hydrating and helpes condition the skin after a scrub and a mattifying clay mask. Highly recommended!


Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion is an all-time favourite. Its non-oily and never broke me out. Absolutely love, love, love!


Tvakh Vitamin C Exfoliating Water was a interesting product. I used it like a toner and I do think that it helped reduce my breakouts. And that's something! I'm definitely buying again!


I have loved using the Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse Anti Fatigue Moisture Cream! Once applied it makes your skin sweat a bit, I guess that's how it helps with the detox. It helped hydrate my skin without making it oily (once I blotted out the beads of perspiration).  Definitely a candidate for repurchase!


The Suganda Neem Green Tea Plant Mask was a dry powder which I mixed with some rosewater to make a paste. I loved using this product. It helped soak up excess oil on my skin. I actually used this every other day during the humid weather.


Vichy Ideal White Brightening Deep Cleansing Foam was another product I enjoyed using. It really cleaned up my oily skin without making me feel stretchy. Definitely a product worth purchasing again!

Have you used any of these products? Did you like them? Let me know in the comments section below.

Think and Stay Beautiful!

Sunday, 27 December 2015

My Envy Box: December 2015 Edition

Hello All!


With this post, I should be able to catch up on most of my pending posts..

My Envy Box came in for a lot of flack for their November selection. Especially since their October Box was spectacular! So how did My Envy Box fare this month? Let's find out...


I really liked the festive Box this moth celebrating winters and Christmas!


I think, this time My Envy Box team has taken heed of customer dissatisfaction and has give two full size make up products from Catrice,  an Eye liner Pen and Nail Polish.


Ananda Light Moisturiser for Normal and Dry Skin
Product Price: INR 1350 for 50 gms
Sample Size in Box: 10 gms

Ananda in the Himalayas have some really great products and this moisturiser is no exception. I am already using and loving it!


Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat with SPF 30
Product Price: 1400/- for 40 ml
Product Size in Box: 2x 5ml

A respected brand in Europe and USA, I have been using their Micellar Cleansing water for sometime now. And I'm not complaining about this product in the bag. Though I will have to save it till summers to use it, since my skin is a bit dry due to the winter season.


O3+ Whitening Mask
Product Price: INR 775/- for 50 ml
Sample Size in Box: 10 ml

I've definitely seen this brand but I have never used any of their products. Let's see how this fares on my skin...


Catrice Ultimate Nail Laquer in Get the Blues
Product Price: INR 445/- for 10 ml
Sample Size in Box: Full Size

This Nail colour is a pretty peacock blue, but needs at least 3 coats to give a 'close to opaque' finish. An Ok product, in my opinion.


Catrice Multi Style Matt EyeLiner Pen
Product Price: INR 660/- 
Sample Size in Box: Full Size

I have come to really like Eye Liner pens because of its ease of use. So this was definitely a welcome product in the Box. What I must tell you is that this pen has a very interesting shape. But more about that in a review post...

Value of the December Box: INR 1880/-. So over 2x the price of the Box

Overall Verdict: It is definitely an improvement over the disappointing show from last month. The redeeming points are the Eyeliner and Ananda Moisturiser. Hopefully, My Envy Box will move ahead from here!

My Envy Box is a subscription service which brings you 5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month. Priced at INR 850/- for a month, it may be subscribed for 3, 6, or 12 months. You may subscribe to this service HERE

Think and Stay Beautiful!


Monday, 22 June 2015

My Fabbag June 2015

Hi All!

This month's Fabbag post got a bit delayed. Internet issues..... In fact you will see that the quality of the photo uploads has suffered as well. So what I will do for this post is that I will include a brief write up of the products as well.

 The June Bag is not shaped like regular pouches. Its more like a cuboid shape. My brother quite liked the bag. So, I've given him the bag for his traveling needs.


The June 2015 Fabbag includes the following products:
  1. Cuccio Colour - Manhattan Mayhem
  2. Cuccio Naturale Butter Blend - Papaya & Guava
  3. Votre Fresh Cooling Sun Protection Mist SPF 25
  4. Ananda Spa Light Moisturiser for Oily Skin
  5. All Good Scents Perfume - Rockstar (Father's Day Bonus)

Cuccio Colour - Manhattan Mayhem
Product Price: INR 675/- for 13 ml
Product Size in Bag: Full Size

This is a Professional range of Nail laquers that gives rich coverage in just one coat.

Fab Tip: Always use a base coat, two coats of polish and a top coat.

This colour is quite of the bridal variety, so I'm not sure I want to apply it on a regular basis. I'll save it for parties and weddings..



Ananda Light Moisturiser  for Oily Skin
Product Price:  INR 1350/- for 50 gms
Product Size in Bag: It is not mentioned on the jar, but I guess it is around 10 gms.

Every day Luxe. Show your skin some love with this rich facial cream that's infused with relaxing and aromatic herbs. It relaxes dull and stressed skin while moisturising it. Protects skin from environmental aggressors, leaving it soft, supple and rejuvinated.

Fab Tip: On thoroughly cleansed skin, dot the cream over entire face and neck. Spread it in upward motion.

The cream smells heavenly and is meant for oily skin. Really looking forward to using it!


Votre Fresh Cooling Sun Protection Mist SPF 25
Product Price: INR 400/- for 50ml
Product size in Bag: Full Size

This sunscreen facial mist is an active blend of natural botanical herbs and minerals that leave skin balanced, glowing and noticeably softer

Fab Tip: Spray the mist on face and neck. Leave it till it dries completely.

It's an interesting product a spray on sunscreen mist. Looking forward to trying it!

All Good Scents Perfume - Rockstar
Product Price: INR 990/- for 50 ml
Product size in Bag: 2ml

This goes to my husband..



Cuccio Naturale Butter Blend - Papaya & Guava
Product Price:  INR 2970/- for 240 gms
Product size in Bag: 9.24 gms

I love body butters so I'm looking forward to using it. Only, I wish the sample size was slightly bigger.


So, the total value of the June 2015 Fabbag is approximately INR/- 1498. Not a bad deal actually. 




FabBag is a monthly subscription service starting at INR 399/-. Each month's bag contains 3-5 products from national and international brands ranging from drugstore to luxury. Product sizes range from small sample sizes to full size. To join this service click HERE.