Gravitale!...skin care from Blue Mountain Vineyards-Revitalizing Skin Gel

Ten years ago, we acquired land in the heart of one of the most pristine places in the world – the Blue Mountains (Niligiris) of South India. We had the beginnings of a dream – one inspired by the beauty and nature surrounding us – to create something inimitable, born out of the Blue Mountains and, if our experiment proved successful, take it to the world.

This vision led -Advika Kumari to present a revolutionary product in skin care harnessing age old indian philosophy and vinotherapy. Yes, i am talking about GRAVITALE. 

It has recently ventured in Indian market and available on Purplle.com.

Today i will be reviewing its first ever product- Gravitale Revitalizing Skin Gel: 

A jelly-like, multipurpose exfoliant with actual crushed grapes – skins and seeds included – and without any granules or harsh scrubbing particles. “one and done” product that exfoliates, nourishes, brightens, soothes, hydrates, tightens, softens, and improves skin metabolism all at once, with minimal effort on your part.

AVON Nutra effects Active Seed Complex- Ageless Multi-Action Cream spf 20

Hi Everyone, 

AVON is not a new name in India, the only other brands to enter India along with Oriflame with Multi Level Marketing concept and has developed good consumer base with its quality products. 

It was a new chapter with their entrance on online shopping sites, so an easy access to the products. Heard good reviews about their new Range- Nutra-Effects. Was looking a good day cream for my Man- something hydrating yet with sun protection and anti ageing effects too. Obviously Multi Action!!!

So I ordered this AVON Nutra effects Active Seed Complex- Ageless Multi-Action Cream spf 20 from Nykaa. 

Price- INR 629 for 50 gms. Easily available on online and retail counters. Grab this on festive discounts going on....

As the site says-

Quick Overview

With SPF 20 & broad spectrum UVA/UVB, protects skin from sun damage, provides upto 48 hours of hydration and restores skin youthfulness.

Juicy Chemistry- Helichrysum and Rosehip Cell Reconstruction Serum

JC serums are concentrated oils that work their magic by penetrating deep into the skin. Packed with anti-oxidants, vitamins, and omega-3 & 6 fatty acids our serums work by repairing and rejuvenating the skin to give it a healthy boost. The intensive blend of nutrient rich essential oils helps target skin concerns to achieve a radiant flawless skin.

This is what the brand claims about their Face Oils aka serums in their words. The Brand?- 

its Juicy Chemistry.

Its been more than 6 months i am using this serum from Juicy Chemistry and now I can say I am in a position to give my verdict on the product. But you would ask why such a long period???

Actually the day since product is in my hands, have been using intermittantly and that took me so long to come a conclusion. I will tell the story but lets first see what the product is all about- 

Name - Juicy Chemistry- Helichrysum and Rosehip Cell Reconstruction Serum

Quantity- 10 ml

Facial Oil: Kaircin from Kairali Ayurvedic

Hi All, 

While sharing my Great Grand Mother's beauty secrets, my grandmother used to tell that how she used to apply things available in kitchen like butter milk for cleansing and detaning, Ghee for hair massage and Almond oil for skin. 

She was very particular about applying ghee/almond oil to skin to keep it healthy and glowing. Later I also started using oils and found how good they are contrary to the usual belief that they may harm oily/acne prone skin. Infact my skin is far better since i have started using oils on face. 

I usually keep one or two kinds of facial oils along with several carrier and essential oils for my own DIY's for face oils. I can say i cant think of day going out or sleeping without ,my favourite oils on my face. 

So today again i am sharing one of the recent face oil i have tried and tested- it is Kaircin from Kairali Ayurvedics. 

If you are following my blog posts, you must have read about Eladi Thaliam from Kairali which became an absolute favourite as body oil. Even I have tried the oil on face too and it worked really well. SO this prompted me to try their Face Oil- Kaircin. 

Price- INR 700 for 10ml. Available online on purplle and the company website.

Company Claims and Usage Directions- 

Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating and Brightening Night Cream Review

My Last post must have given a pretty fair idea about this coming post- Obviously I will be reviewing one of the most popular products from +Kama Ayurveda. It is Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating and Brightening Night Cream. 

Price- 1650 INR for 50gms. Quite expensive!!

Can be purchased from the company website www.kamaayurveda.com, Nykaa and at Amazon here. 

An incredible Ayurvedic Night treatment that brightens complexion, relieves signs of aging and promotes cell growth. A powerful Ayurveda based formula created from with the finest of Saffron from Kashmir. Rich Saffron lightens and brightens uneven skin, reduce dark circles and pigmentation marks while also repairing fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging. Antiseptic Indian Madder and protecting Aloe Vera heal skin and also retard the process of skin aging. Extracts of Vetiver and Lotus cool and cleanse while helping clear blemishes. Liquorice protects against bacterial and fungal infections. A perfect leave-in night treatment for youthful and naturally radiant skin.

• 97.5% Natural 

• Lightens and brightens 

• Repairs pigmentation 

• Relieves dark circles 

• Minimizes fine lines and signs of aging

A rich, easily absorbed Saffron scented cream that sinks into skin easily without greasiness.

Himalaya Herbals Under Eye Cream: Review

Hi Girls, 

Despite an eye makeup fanatic and a person who spends more that 10 hours a day on system, it took me a little time to realise that apart from just almond oil I need something 'more' for my eyes. I have been using Lotus eye gel and loving it extremely but being a blogger, I am never on continuing spree unless I dont have other options. 

So today I will be sharing my views on Himalaya Herbals Under Eye Cream. Its been a month I am using the cream and could see the results visible. 

Price- 165 INR for 15ml. Buy here from Amazon at discounted price. 

Himalaya Herbals says-

Himalaya’s Under Eye Cream contains a proven and safe blend of herbs specially created to care for the delicate area around the eyes. The breakthrough herbal actives reduce the appearance of dark circles and protect the sensitive area under the eyes from sunlight. Our Under Eye Cream detoxifies and moisturizes the under eye area and smoothens wrinkles and fine lines. Its regular use helps prevent new wrinkle formation.

Under Eye Cream contains the breakthrough herbal actives of Cipadessa Baccifera and Winter Begonia which together help reduce dark circles by 50% in four weeks making the eye contours brighter and smooth. Himalaya has filed an US patent for this breakthrough product.

Richfeel Skin Logix Advanced Night Repair Serum

Hi Girls, 

My love for face oils and serums is not new for my readers. It always leads me to explore new options, brands everytime and this time its a Serum Again, from +Richfeel Trichology Centre .

Richfeel is a brand known for its Trichology- hair care consultations and solutions since so many years and it has forayed into skin care too with a wide range of products.

I have already tried Eye Cream from the brand and while searching for something light for night care as facial creams can also be heavy during summers so serums are the best choice. I came across this new Range- Skin Logix from Richfeel. This is Skin Logix Advanced Night Repair Serum with swiss apple stem cell.

Price- 749 INR for 25 ml. Reasonably priced as compared to other serums in the market. Available on shopping sites like Nykaa, Amazon etc.

Although I could not find any information about the product or the range from their website but gathered little information from the shopping site. 

Votre face Serum Review

Hi Everyone, 

Today I am back to my favourite topics- Skin Care but with benefits of Anti Ageing and that too from an Indian brand - Votre, Pet project Tru Mount Cosmoceuticals.

VOTRE is India’s patented Bio-Cosmetic brand that offers 100% botanical, vegan & cruelty free products. Developed in association with ace-laboratories in France & Tokyo; all VOTRE products are incorporated with highly innovative & patented line of Active molecules imported from US, Europe & Japan! And finest botanical extracts. All VOTRE products are clinically tested, Dermatological approved & 100% effective & safe!

Votre has a wide range of skin care from face to body and one of their recent launches was Votre Skin Serum which I received in my January Fab Bag. 

12 ml of serum is priced at 1670 INR and easily available on online stores. 

Natural Bath and Body: Grapefruit and Vitamin C Gel Face Masque

Nature’s most powerful antioxidants - Vitamin C, grapefruit oil and plant extracts team up together to create this whitening gel pack. This citrus facemask gently removes impurities and reveals skin that’s remarkably lighter, whiter and brighter. Formulated with a precise concentration of Vitamin C that is known for its anti-aging and antioxidant powers, this gel also nourishes collagen fibers to maintain skin firmness. It is combined with Grapefruit extract to enhance it’s ability to lift the skin complexion and protect it from environmental damage.

Today I'll be reviewing bath and body product from the house of Natural Bath and Body.

It is face pack but with a twist- Grapefruit and Vitamin C Gel Face Masque. 

price- 325 INR for 100ml. Is easily available online and you can buy it from their site too.

I have combination skin which is extremely acne prone so most of my skincare products are targeted ones, either to treat acne or absorb excess sebum. But that leaves my skin deprived of required nourishment at times. So during the changing weather I was looking for a product which would nourish my skin and also help in removing the acne marks & blemishes. 

Although there are several options available in the market but they narrow down to few when you look for herbal/organic products.

Homemade: Anti Ageing Face Oil for Acne Prone/Oily Skin

Hi Everyone!

Its after a long time i am doing a 'Home Made' post.

Today its about a Face Oil which is not only a good skin moisturiser but has anti acne and anti ageing properties too. After finishing my Iraya Oil, i did little research on benefits of Aromatherapy and essential oils. I made a small batch of this OIL and since then i am using it since long and believe me i just can't stay without it.

So its high time to share the recipe with my readers too.

All you need- 

1. an empty tinted glass bottle (to prevent the oil getting oxidised)

2. Carrier Oils - 

Olay Total Effects 7 in one Day Cream normal spf 15: Review

A daily facial moisturiser that provides 7 anti ageing benefits in 1, plus SPF 15 to help protect against sun exposure.

Its about Olay Total Effects 7 in one Day Cream normal spf15 from +P&G (Procter & Gamble) and my Views about it. Olay has wide range to offer when we are talking about Anti Ageing products. i tried this one from 7 in One range as i was looking for a day cream which not only moisturises but delivers more so that i need not use many products at a time.

Price- 775 INR for 50 gms. It is easily available on counters and online. 

Loreal Paris SKIN PERFECT Anti Fine Lines + Whitening Cream 30+: Review

Gone are the days when our mother's all just needed was a boroline or boroplus to care for their beautiful face. Little more conscious ones were experimenting with brands like ponds, nivea or charmis etc.

But today the kind of stress & hectic lifestyle we have, we need something more effective to take care of our specific issues, not just an all purpose cream to combat simply dryness. So i am reviewing one of the recent launches in the market; meant for Anti-ageing concerns, it is SKIN PERFECT Anti Fine Lines + Whitening Cream for 30+ from +L’Oréal Paris India .

Loreal Paris has introduced a full range of SKIN PEFECT creams meant for different age categories and targeting related skin concerns.

Plump Up Age Defying Gel from Just Herbs:Review

A wrinkle minimiser in the form of a translucent gel, for intensive nourishment of the skin through the day. The natural antioxidant effects of its fruit oils protect the skin from oxidative sun damage and environment induced skin conditions. Indian Ginseng, fennel and vetiver rejuvenate the aging skin, strengthen the collagen matrix and boost immune functions to give it a firm and a youthful appearance.- Its all about PLUMP UP Age defying Gel from Just Herbs. +Just Herbs 

Contains certified organic Fenugreek and certified organic cold-pressed Apricot kernal oil

Free from petrochemicals, parabens, SLS/SLES PEG/PPG, Genetically modified ingredients(GMO) and other synthetic ingredients

Richfeel Under Eye Gel for your tired eyes

Hi All, 

Richfeel under eye gel is a unique revitalising formulation with cooling effect for helping reducing stress from the delicate skin around the eyes. This gel nourishes the skin and makes its soft and smooth. its helps to reduce the fine lines around the eyes.- As RICHFEEL says.

So today its about a eye gel from +Richfeel Trichology Centre . 

Day & Night: Oil for your face

Hi Girls, 

This time Day & Night series features- Facial oil. 

Past few weeks while checking out my recent snaps, i noticed that there is a considerable change in my skin texture. Reviving my daily skin care routine till now, i found that from all the products i use- something which worked wonders for me was- Facial oils.

Let see how-

New Anti Acne Find....Soulflower Anti Acne Neem & Turmeric Soap

Hi Girls, 

its not that i do not like non organic products but the way i am smitten with these Vegan and Herbal formulations and their effects on my skin...just cant get over it!!!

Today its again a herbal product which claims to be an anti acne one...gotcha, my reason to pick this one.

it is Anti Acne Neem & Turmeric soap from +Soulflower . I got this as a part of anti acne combo pack of Primrose oil and the soap worth INR- 600 which i got at 50% discount from my +Nykaa purchases. 

Soulflower offers a wide variety of hair and skin care Aroma products from Essential to Carrier oils and thus the same benefits through their handmade aroma based soaps too.

Aura Vedic Age Repair Firming Oil...Review

Hello Lovelies, 
After this post, you would be sure that i am concentrating on Anti Ageing Solutions....Yes I am.

But its a Body Care product this time. I have been facing this winter dryness since years...inherited from my Mom. Itchy dry skin is a big problem...although my facial skin keeps on changing with climate but my body, i always needed something hydrating and nourishing. 

Chasing for organic and natural formulations, i was ready to experiment with Body Oils. 

My First Trial with a Body Oil- From Aura Vedic.

So today I will share my experience with Aura Vedic Age Repair Firming Oil

Facial Oil for Mature Skin from IRAYA...Review

Hi Girls,

Being in my 30's i started with focused Skin care regime where an anti ageing ingredient or product is a must. I have always been fascinated with these facial oils and was so intrigued with the beauty benefits of Essential oils. Past few months have been trying few good ones based on recommendations by beauty experts. 

Today i am sharing my views on Facial Skin for mature skin from Iraya. Although products with Anti Ageing claims needs considerable time duration to show up with significant results provided the user is consistent but I am using it since last month and now feel that i can share some of my observations.

I was also planning for a Facial Oil DIY but when found this on jabong, thought of giving this a try first.

Biotique Botanicals Bio Dandelion Ageless Lightening Serum..for every skin regime every day-Review

Hi All,

Well! Coming back from my contemplating zone(referring to my last post). Today i am sharing my views on Biotique Botanicals Bio Dandelion Ageless Lightening Serum..for every skin regime every day from +Biotique.

Biotique is one of the well known brands for its organic ayurvedic therapy based products. its offers a notable line of products for skin and hair care in India.

LOTUS Safe Sun- Daily Multifunction Sunblock- spf 70 PA+++- Review

Hi Girls,

Winters and Summers, we hardly feel the need of sunscreen but sunscreens not only protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays but also has anti- ageing benefit associated with it.

My dermatologist always insists using a good sunscreen along with a good moisturiser for keeping your skin healthy, young and protected. Although i find myself little lazy in terms of doing make-up but always make sure to follow a proper skin care regime.

 As you all know Lotus Herbals has been a pioneer and leader in herbal sun protection in Indian Market. I am using this Sunblock from +Lotus Herbals , anti ageing with tint, since long and must say a fan of this.

So here is my review on Lotus Safe Sun - Daily Multifunction Sunblock with spf 70 PA+++.