Give your skin good karma with Kama ayurvedics! Rose and Jasmine face wash and mint lip balm

So what do u do when u have tried almost all face washes available in the market- you try a new one! Especially when I wanted to junk all the chemical loaded goop we usually get for a face wash.
All this was more pertinent due to my pregnancy- and Me avoiding most cosmetics due to fears about its effect on a teeny-tiny baby inside! Surely even a miniscule amount of some of those long worded chemical can harm it?

I was scoping out herbal alternatives and that's when I got a chance to try the New kama ayurveda face wash and lip balm- I was more than happy to test them out.

Coming to the products....

Rose Jasmine face cleanser- Rs 540 for 100 ml

Mint lip balm -Rs 395 for 5g

The face wash comes packaged in a luxurious looking carton with gold detailing and the face wash is housed in a plastic bottle with a pump-dispenser.
The first thing you will notice is how delightful it smells, almost like heaven in a bottle!!! That said it boasts of mostly natural ingredients and also salicylic acid- which is good for that errant breakout!
It is a clear liquid which cleaned much better than I actually expected. I like my skin squeaky clean and soft after washing and it does well there.

Coming to the lip balm it is housed in a tub container which I personally don't favour due to mess and hygiene factor. But otherwise it gives good moisturization and healed my chapped lips. As the name suggests it gives a minty feel and tingling sensation when applied which fades after a while.

I would definitely recommend these two for people looking for natural and ayurvedic products. However, they are a bit expensive(yeah I am an Indian and would love to save and bargain anytime!) but considering their wholesome ingredients they are worth it.

 

Ingredients- Rose & Jasmine face wash-

Mint Lip balm

Gene-Therapy! Pond's White Beauty Spot-less Lightening Cream SPF 20PA++

Pond's White Beauty Daily Spot-less Lightening Cream SPF 20 PA++

This cream claims to have a 'breakthrough discovery of a specific gene' to lighten, brighten and fade dark spots.(Genwhite formula)

Price- Rs. 249/-

Quantity- 50g

What does the company Say:
 

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How about Berries 'n' Yoghurt for your Skin ? Oriflame Very Me Smoothie Foundation! Review & Swatches

Oriflame Very Me Smoothie Foundation - Ivory


Price- Rs. 279/-(watch out for offers!)

Quantity- 30ml

What does the company Say
 Get an extra vitamin kick for your skin! Like a smoothie for your face, this nourishing foundation is enriched with berry and yogurt extracts to give you flawless, picture-perfect skin. 30 ml.



Swatches:

Cute purple n black packaging

Order some Colour for your cheeks from Colorbar !

Colorbar Blushes - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

I have a confession to make.....
I was a blush-virgin for almost until I got married..... and then
I used to have just one blush after my wedding :-O (which I had bought just prior to my wedding!)
and then .....
When I stumbled upon some pretty blushes like Physicians formula blush and Lakme earth Rose trio ….
I knew I was missing something…. & now I have a whole bunch of them…. In all shapes and colours!

One of the most frequently used, out of all of them, are the colorbar blushes…. :)

Colorbar blushes are available in many shades from shimmery to matte finishes.

The shades I am reviewing today are Peachy Rose and Cosmic Rose.
Peachy Rose is a coral-peach colour with shimmer and Cosmic Rose is a matte mauve blush.

Price- Rs.250 /-

Quantity- 6 g

What does the company Say:

Available in five shades, Plum Brown, Cosmic Rose, Fuchsia, Peachy Rose and Just Earth, the Blusher accentuates the cheek area giving a glow to the face. This talc free, silky powder contains a moisture balance formula that is easy to blend and keeps the skin smooth, hydrated and nourished for soft cheeks with just the right hint of color.

Swatches: 

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

From Left to Right - Peachy Rose & Cosmic Rose

Avon Naturals Tea tree & Green tea Purifying Face Wash

Avon Naturals Tea tree & Green tea Purifying Face Wash
Price-Rs.149 (@Rs. 99/- on offer this month)

Quantity- 100ml

What does the company Say: 
 A foaming cleanser with beads that immediately reduce the appearance of oil and shine on skin.

Pics: 

A longish Tube!

Flip cap

Yay's

• A clear gel-like face wash with blue micro-beads(like tiny blue specks)
• Makes my skin squeaky clean without drying it out ( I have oily-combination skin)
• Reasonably priced
• The flip cap is easy to use 
• The tiny blue micro-beads presumably do some exfoliation! (I hope!)
• A small amount is enough for one use.

Nay's 

• The tube is a bit too longish in design

The Last Word:
Good budget buy for oily skinnies (as we use truck-loads of face wash!!)! Already ordered my second tube while on offer! I don't know how much tea-tree oil and green tea is actually in there BUT great psychological comforter!

Gimme that Glow !! Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder: Review & Swatches

Revlon Colorstaying Mineral Finishing Powder- Brighten

 Price- Rs. 1450/- approx

Quantity- 8.79g

What does the company Say: 

- 3-shade marbleized pigments swirled together to perfectly match all skin tones. Natural color highlights and    illuminates and soft pearls play with light:

• Brighten: light pink, medium pink and lavender shades with pearl for a soft “pick me up”
• Sunkiss: medium bronze, light peach, deep bronze shades with pearl for a soft luminous bronzed finish

 - Can be worn alone or applied after ColorStay^® Mineral Foundation, ColorStay^® Mineral Mousse Makeup or ColorStay^® Makeup
- Contains a gentle, talc-free mineral complex that cares for your skin ColorStay^® longwear for up to 16 hours of wear

Swatches & Pics: 

Shade- Sunkiss

Shade- Brighten

How about a Quickie?? Colorbar Triple Act Compact : Review & Swatches

Colorbar Triple Act Compact- Walnut
 
Price- 425/-

Quantity- 9g

What does the company Say: 
This 3 in 1 concealer, foundation and compact is a one-step makeup. The Triple Act Compact Powder reduces spots and blemishes, gives a glowing complexion and a smooth and oil-free finish. Containing sunscreen, it protects the skin and gives it a fresh look. Triple Act Compact Powder is available seven shades – Neutral, Sand, Dusk, Marble, Fawn, Bisque and Walnut.

Swatches: 

Triple Act Compact - Walnut

A sponge applicator in upper compartment

The foundation & mirror (not shown) below

Unblended

Blended

Yay's

• A good on-the-go compact for the days when you are in a rush! 
• A little product is used each time for the whole face - so this will last me a good amount of time!
• Gives medium coverage- Covers minor imperfections but not freckles (only partially)
• The sponge applicator provided is good enough for applying this 3-in1 compact - its even rounded at edges for delicate areas like eyes :)
• Blends easily and this shade is a good match for my skintone (I wanted a shade which will not make me look whitish!)
• Gives a good matte effect 
• Lasts for about 3-4 hours

Nay's 

•  They have increased the price to 425/- I tried this when it was 375/- which was reasonable BUT At the current price it will appear expensive to many!
•  Does not give full coverage like it claims - U need a concealer for that even with this!

The Last Word:
It is my Quickie compact when I dont have the time for the whole concealer-foundation thing. It saves me a lot of time - sometimes I even skip the face powder! A good compact if you are not looking for heavy/absolute coverage. Hopefully you find ur good match!

Oriflame Very Me - No Time for Shine Powder: Review & swatches

Oriflame Very Me - No Time for Shine Powder - Matte Light

Price- Rs. 249/- (Varies with discounts as applicable) I got it for about 143/-

Quantity- 9g

What the company Says- Mattifying formula absorbs oil and keeps skin looking fresh when you need it. Coneals imperfections without hiding your natural skin tone. Comes in two shades - Matte Light and Matte Latte

Swatches:

The outer cover print got smudgy from the HOT summers of Delhi!

Matte Light  - Made in UK ! So far so good!

Unblended

Blended

Yay's 

• Does mattify the face - at least for a couple of hours!
• Blends well with my skin tone - a good match!
• Soft applicator
• Made in UK (I don't want to sound like a haughty British BUT a relief from all the Made in CHINA stuff we always see from other brands!)
• Affordable - Could have been a regular feature in my handbag IF ONLY...( read further)

Nay's 

•  No Mirror ! :O Why would you NOT include a mirror in a Compact meant for touch ups during the day & NO it does not last the whole day (if that is indeed the reason Oriflame did not include it!) Its a cardinal sin in this case( me thinks that the company was only cutting costs!) and can be a 'deal breaker' for this otherwise decent product! Increase the price by 10 bucks( a small mirror will never cost a big company that much ..) but INCLUDE a mirror next time!
• Requires touch-ups during the day (my skin gets super oily and sweaty!)
• only light coverage for skin spots etc ( I was not expecting the concealer claim to be true anyways!)
• Cheap packaging - The outer print smudged after a few days of outing in my handbag - thankfully not staining something important! The Upper lid has also separated from the pan now - poor durability!
• Only available through Oriflame reps.

The Last Word: It has the potential of being a budget friendly compact for many college girls (their apparant target group for VERY ME range) ONLY if they included a mirror! I'll pass it the next time!