Product Review: The Nature's Co. Corn Exfoliating Face Pack

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Hot and Sticky summer months are here to stay for at least three more months. So what we need is a clay-based mask to soak up the excess oil that is secreted by the skin, something to freshen things up. 

In comes The Nature's Co. Corn Exfoliating Face Pack. 

Product Claim:

Get a brand new face with the natural goodness of our Corn Face Pack. It has pronounced pore-cleaning and exfoliating properties that gently removes excess oil leaving the skin soothed and softer. Apply the pack on your face and neck in circular motions, leave it on for 15 minutes or until dry and then wash it off.

Product Price: INR 1895/- for 200 gms of product

This is a photograph of a sample i had received earlier.

 Ingredients:

My Take On the Product

The Nature's Co. Corn Exfoliating Face Pack comes in an opaque, white plastic tub with a brown, -screw-on  plastic cap. The product itself is a soft paste which can be easily scooped out. It has a grainy texture. The nature's Co. products are completely vegan and cruelty free and use only natural ingredients. I love the faint chocolatey fragrance!

The  spreads easily on the skin. I usually massage the product on my face for about 2 minutes and then leave it to dry out for about 15 minutes. The problem is that the corn grits are quite large and feel very abrasive on the skin. Smaller grits would have also done the job, but would have been more gentle on the skin. To give it credit, the product did not break out my acne-prone skin.

The product definitely helps to clean up and freshen the skin. My skin feels less oily and sticky after using the product. But I have to be careful when exfoliating, since its so abrasive.

Pros: 

1. Pretty and practical packaging
2. All Natural ingredients
3. Vegan and Cruelty free product
4. Yummy Chocolatey smell
5. Helps clean and freshen skin
6. Product spreads easily
7. Easy to use
8. Great for oily skin
9. Did not break me out

Cons:

1. The corn grits feel too abrasive.
2. Bit pricey

Overall Verdict: 4.5/5 Though its a great product, I wish it was less abrasive. Its also a bit steeply priced, in my  opinion.

What did you think of this review? Have you used this product? What's your opinion on the product? Drop me a line in the comments section below.

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Product Review: Totally Peanuts Facial Cleanser by SaND for Soapaholics

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This is the first Review post of this year, so I thought lets make it about skin care. I got this SaND for Soapaholics Totally Peanuts Face Cleanser in one of my FabBags. Its more of a scrub than a cleanser. So let's see how this product fared on my skin.

Product Claim: 

Get-up-and-get-going with our nutty cleanser concoction blended with Nature’s own energizer, Honey. We make sure that our Peanuts rest in the ground for at least six months to provide you with that burst of Vitamin E that you deserve. By combining our backyard beehive with exotic Cedarwood and Rose Essential Oils, we provide you with the perfect splash of moisture and protection to last you till Happy Hour! 

Recommended for: Normal to Dry skin

Directions to use: Take a small amount, mix with water and blend into a paste. Massage face for a minute and rinse off with warm water.

Shelf Life: 4 months from date of packing.

Ingredients: Every 10gm contains Vegetable Glycerine (38.10%), Peanut Seed Pdr. (Arachis hypogea) (30.90%), Kaolin (24.20%), Honey Liq. (4.35%), Ess.Oil blend of Patchouli Leaf (Pogostemon patchouli), Cedarwood (Cedrus deodara) & Basil Leaf (Ocimum sanctum) (1.44%), Pink Clay (0.97%)

Price: INR 159/- for 30 gms of product. 

My Thoughts on the Product:

The product comes in a mustard coloured, plastic tub with a screw-on cap. I have not tested if the cap is leak-proof, so I cannot really comment on that bit. The moment you open the tub, a pleasant aroma of patchouli and basil greet you. The product colour is a pretty brownish pink.  The formula is rich and thick and is packed with peanut powder. The product is full of natural goodness, if you read the ingredient list. All ingredients are natural and have no nasties like artificial preservatives, parabens and phthalates!

The grains of the scrub itself are soft and do not feel abrasive on the skin, though they help exfoliate quite well. My skin feels fresh after every use! I see no redness after scrubbing my face with 'Totally Peanuts'. My skin feels smooth and hydrated after use.  I have had oily skin for most of my life, but lately, I feel a lot of dryness, and the cold weather does not help much. But this product has been a game changer. I'm in love!


Pros: 

1. Simple packaging. I love this because it means less pressure on the environment.
2. Full of natural goodness.
3. No parabens, artificial colouring, perfume or phthalates.
4. Pleasant smell.
5. Soft scrub particles.
6. Exfoliates effectively.
7. Does not leave skin red and raw. 
8. Does not dry out skin surface.

Cons: 

Can't think of any!!

Overall Verdict: 5/5! I love the fact that the product is absolutely natural with no artificial preservatives. Which is why all the products have a very short shelf life. So most of their products come in three sizes 30 gms, 50 gms and 100 gms. 

You can buy this product HERE

Have you used SaND for Soapaholics products?what do you think of them? Let me know in the comments section below...

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Product Review: Vert Fresh Cucumber and Mint Face Scrub

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I have always loved making my own scrubs and face packs but now I do not always have the time. But now a lot of products are available from brands which are now hand-making their products. VERT is one such brand. I received it as part of a FabBag sample sometime back. I have used it a couple of times now and lets see how it fared on me......


Product Price: INR 700/- for

Product Claim:
Known for its fresh, natural and handmade cosmetics, Vert is a brand with many a loyal customers, who absolutely swear by its products' efficacy and natural ingredients. This gentle scrub is fortified with fresh cucumbers, sugar, jasmine, nutmeg and mint oil. It effectively removes dead skin and keeps the skin hydrated, yet oil-free.  

List of Ingredients: 
 Fresh cucumber puree, sugar powder, Jasmine Powder, Nutmeg powder, Preservative, Fragrance oil, Mint oil


How to use: 
Apply on wet face & neck ,leave it for few minutes,let the fruit juices seep into your skin.Scrub in circular motion, rinse off with water. Do not use soap immediately after using this product. 

 

My Take on the Product:


The product comes in a transparent plastic tub with  a screw on lid. The texture is a bit on the dryer side and you have to work hard to apply it over your skin, as is given in the instructions. So Instead of trying to layer it over my face, I just take out a bit of product, soften it with rosewater and just scrub my face. The fragrance is nothing special, does smell of mint, but also of something else.... can't really place it. I wonder why they had to add a fragrance oil. Mint, nutmeg and Jasmine would have their own smell, which I might have liked better, actually.  

What I like best about this product is that it had no plastic beads to aid in scrubbing. These plastic beads are a huge environmental hazard. So at least on this front, the brand fulfills its environmental commitment. The granules are fairly gentle on the facial skin. I cannot say that this scrub has worked miracles for my skin. Its been ok. It has not broken me out, which is a plus. I am not sure I will buy this product again. There are many herbal and natural scrubs available that I have had my eye on. 

Pros:

1. Natural product
2. Scrubbing beads are natural and safe for skin and  
3. Mint is a known cooler
4. Cucumber is a good skin astringent. 
5. Did not cause a breakout on my skin.

Cons:

1. Does not mention which preservatives are used.
2. Product is a bit hard, needs to be softened with water before use.
3. Smells a bit strange.

Overall Verdict: 4/5. I would have given the product a 3. It gets +1 due to its natural scrub grains as against synthetic/plastic ones.

Have you used Vert Fresh Cucumber and Mint Scrub? How did it work for you? Let me know in the comments section below.

Think and Stay Beautiful!