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Anti-Aging Serum Varnya {Product Review}

Swathy · January 25, 2011 · 19 Comments

I know you people have not heard of this and it is not a brand. Now, of course, I have said this time and again that I love facial oils and do not mind trying some. So, do you remember my review of LashMantra? This product, Varnya, has been developed by the same lady, Leon. Before getting into discussing my experience with the product, this is the link to the website. Let me give you a brief introduction to the product.
About Varnya
The name of the product itself is so wonderful that it makes you try it. Varnya is a Sanskrit word which means glowing complexion. This anti-aging serum provides 9 benefits to your skin – reduces fine lines and wrinkles, evens out skin tone, repairs damage caused by UV rays, repairs Acne, tightens sagging skin, fades age spots and blemishes, moisturizes and makes your skin soft and supple, tightens pores and brightens up a dull and sallow complexion. I know it sounds too good to be true but wait till you hear my experience. You can read about the ingredients here. It is a completely organic and natural preparation using botanical and cold-pressed oils.
Now, an interesting thing about this product is that you can get it custom made too. Well, Leon will send you a questionnaire in which you can discuss the type of your skin, allergies you might have, any skin diseases or disorders, your pregnancy conditions or nursing issues and make the product for you based on your answers. Now, why are such questions important. The serum contains some essential oils which are not preferred when you are pregnant or might interact in a negative way if you suffer from hormonal imbalances or have some allergies. So, I would say this is the best service any customer can get directly from the creator. Also, Leon has been testing this product on herself since a year so this is not a just-made product for earning money.
My Experience with Varnya
Now, I would love to discuss my experience with the product. I received Varnya a month ago around the same dates.So, I have been using this product without fail since a month except 2-3 days in between. So, let us start with how much does it fulfill its claims.
  • Claim 1: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles: I would not vouch for its reducing fine lines under my eyes but I would definitely say that my neck line is visibly less prominent and the change is marked not just-so-subtle. Regarding the fine lines under the eyes, I would say that I have not been sleeping properly so can’t blame the serum for not doing the job.
  • Claim 2: Evens out skin tone: Yes, it evens out skin tone really well. My forehead was much more darker in shade than my cheeks and chin which was always a problem for me. I did try a lot of things but nothing worked. Now, my forehead and cheeks are more or less of the same shade.
  • Claim 3: Repairs damage caused by UV rays: I have a skin which is very much vulnerable to sun exposure. The minute I step out int he sun, my skin literally changes color. I have had sun allergy since I was a kid. My face was horribly tanned and even more so my neck. When seen as a unit attached to my shoulders, my neck looked horribly dark. Well, as you guessed, my skin has turned its own color. And, of course, I have been told that I have become fair which means my tan is all gone.
  • Claim 4: Repairs Acne: A very funny thing happened when I was writing this review. My skin is not acne-prone or break-out prone but yes, sometimes, even I do get pimples and stuff. So, lately after November Acne attack (an experience which I have yet to share with you all), I did not get breakouts. So, I could not test this serum for how well it deals on that claim. But, by the end of the evening, I find a very angry red full of pus breakout on my neck. So, I decided to let this review rest for two-three days and test out Varnya on the breakout. I apply Varnya on my face and neck at night and go to sleep. And, voila!! In the morning, I found that the breakout had reduced to almost an extent of 60% and appears to be healing. So, another plus for Varnya !! Another credit I would give to Varnya was that it healed the acne scar on my forehead to a large extent.

Update about the breakout: It is completely gone without leaving a scar or anything by the end of the day.

  • Claim 5: Tightens sagging skin: My skin is not sagging or loose. It is still in its prime and looks great. But, still, I could see a difference Varnya made to the elasticity of my skin. After applying Varnya, you can notice that the skin is noticeably tighter and firmer.
  • Claim 6: Fades age spots and blemishes: Yes, it does fade blemishes. I do not have age spots but I have some patches of dark skin (kind of blemishes) on my neck which have reduced to a great extent.
  • Claim 7: Moisturizes and makes your skin soft and supple: Yes, it does moisturize my skin. In the winters (I am talking about Hyderabad winters), the moisturizing was not up to the level in December but now that the weather has turned warm, the moisturizing is good enough and next morning, your skin feels supple as if it is hydrated from within. This look lasts all day long.
  • Claim 8: Tightens pores: I am kind of double-minded on this claim. In the starting days I was using it, I felt that it did really tighten my pores but now I am feeling it is not. So, I am not able to decide on this one. My blackheads have reduced to a certain extent though after I have started using Varnya.
  • Claim 9: Brightens up a dull and sallow complexion: Absolutely true. It brings an undeniable glow to the face and keeps it like that for the whole day even if you go into sun and pollution and dust.
 Now, after I have analyzed the claims, I want to summarize my own experience in a few words.
  • Since I have started using Varnya, I have noticed that whatever product I use on my face in the morning gets absorbed effectively without making my skin oily and dull which used to happen earlier. Even my sunscreen settled on my skin well which never happened with me till date. I do not apply makeup so can’t say how it blends under makeup.
  • My skin is extremely vulnerable to sun so the moment I step out into sun, it used to turn dark and dull and tired. Since I have been using Varnya, that has stopped.
  • In simple words, Varnya protects the skin from external harms and repairs the skin well.
  • A single bottle of Varnya would last long if you use it in conjunction with some other facial oil or serum as I did. In a month, I ended up using only 1/5th of the bottle.
  • Now, comes the biggest downside of Varnya. It costs 72$ for 6 month supply. That’s really costly. But, there is an upside. An offer of Buy1, Get 1 free is going on the site so if you are interested, go and order one right now before the offer closes.
  • Before, I wrap up, I would include this that do not think this serum is only for dry and mature skin. Leon can whip up a serum for you depending on your skin type and condition so if you have an oily or combination skin, do not be afraid of trying this for your skin.
How did I use Varnya?
I did not use only Varnya because it was less on moisturizing in December and early January as I mentioned above. So, I used to mix 3 drops of Varnya with Rogan Badam. But, for treating the breakout, I used only Varnya – 10 drops.
Packaging of Varnya
The bottle comes with a dropper to ensure you do not apply more than necessary. It has a very subtle smell. To smell it, you have to peek into the bottle otherwise it does not linger around. I would say it smells funky but I do not mind the smells, especially, if a product delivers.
My Recommendation
You hardly need to ask it, right? It is an amazing product. Finally, a product which does what it says. So, I would definitely say that you should give it a try. It does not matter what your age is because it is not an anti-aging specific product but it is a skin repair and protection product which should be used everyday to get problem-free skin.
Disclaimers: I received the product from Leon for reviewing purposes. I have not been paid or influenced to write this review and I am not an affiliate of this product. This is my personal experience with the product.

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  1. shoppingaholic says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I am so happy to know about Varnya. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  2. swati says

    January 25, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    ur welcome 🙂

    Reply
  3. Megha says

    January 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    sounds good, thanks 4 da info 🙂

    Reply
  4. swati says

    January 26, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    ur welcome, Megha 🙂

    Reply
  5. Anamika K says

    February 2, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Hmm…interesting concept, do they have only this one product? How much does it cost and where can you purchase it from?

    Reply
  6. Anamika K says

    February 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    ok, thanks swati – will check out the websites!

    Reply
  7. swati says

    February 2, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Anamika…this is the second product released by Leon…she has another one which enhances the growth of eyelashes…you can buy them online…check out the websites for details:
    http://www.varnya.com/
    http://www.lashmantra.com/

    Reply
  8. nami says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    are you still using this serum

    Reply
  9. nami says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    and this new blog layout nice:)

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      March 16, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      hey Nami…thanks a lot 🙂 even I am loving the layout!!! it’s easy on the eyes and looks elegant [muh miya mitthoo :D]
      btw, yes, I am still using it. the product is really enough for a long long time which is amazing!!! but, I did leave using it in between to test out other products so you can say I am using it on and off.

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Hi! I’m trying this out on my skin now to eliminate some post-acne scars of mine. Really curious, how long did it take for the acne scar on your forehead to completely heal with this serum?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      April 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

      hey….I had a breakout which settled without leaving scar but my skin is like that…it doesn’t get scarred easily. but, yes, I had one of the most horrible acne breakouts which had discoloured my forehead badly and that was just before I had started using Varnya which did get helped with this. It took around 2-3 months for that scar on the forehead to heal as far as I remember. hope this helps 🙂
      how long have you been using this? did you get a customised version?

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    I’ve been using it for about close to a week. And yes, I did get a customized version, maybe it’d work better then? Haha.. Alright, good to hear that! Hope it works as well for me too 🙂

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      April 29, 2012 at 11:39 PM

      oh wow…ya, I hope it works for you as well. would really love to have your feedback regd the product 🙂

      Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    June 9, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Hi there!

    I’m interested to try Varnya out. Did you re-order this serum? Or did you not find it worth the money for a second-time purchase?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      June 11, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      hi…i did like the serum/oil a lot but it is definitely expensive which is the reason i did not reorder it!

      Reply
  13. Johnsy says

    November 14, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    How can I order Anti-Aging Serum Varnya and the lash mantra. I am from Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. How long does it take to get the products.

    Reply
  14. Rimmi says

    July 4, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    Hi, from where I can order this oil

    Reply
    • Swati says

      July 6, 2016 at 4:40 PM

      hi Rimmi, this product has been discontinued.

      Reply

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