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Vivel Active Essentials 3-in-1 Face Wash + Scrub {Product Review}

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Vivel Active Essentials face wash at Perfect Skin Care for you

Price: Rs 105 for 100ml

Pros
cleanses the face really well
jojoba beads provide mild exfoliation
Cons
not meant for all skin types even if it says all kind types
leaves my skin a bit dry sometimes
jojoba beads don’t get washed off properly
has SLS!!
My Experience

Vivel Active Essentials face wash at Perfect Skin Care for you

The product is a beautiful pearly blue in color with blue jojoba beads for exfoliation. The beads are not harsh on the skin but for me, the exfoliation wasn’t enough. It doesn’t help with the blackheads. The product last quite long, little being enough for every time. It lathers quite well and cleanses really well.

The face does look a bit brighter after using it. But, I do feel my skin is getting dry so probably it will suit only oily skin people and not dry. As I said earlier, my skin gets dry as the climate gets cooler, a drying face wash doesn’t exactly help!! I love the color of the product, the pale blue.
So, did you use it? Do share what you think about it!
PS: Product sent by brand.
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My August Haul

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SOS Organics Handmade Soaps
I had talked about my haul sometime back. Since, I was running short of ideas and since some of you had requested for the haul and reviews, I am putting up the snaps. Do check them out 🙂

Puro Room Freshener and Episoft face wash
Soul Tree Shampoo, Auravedic Skin Lightening Oil, Rustic Art Algae Soap, Rustic Art Aloevera Gel and Neutrogena Sunscreen
Tea light Candles and Diffuser…should have ordered a match box as well 😀
Oh, I did receive following products from PR.
  
Soul Tree travel size samples – both shampoos and one shower gel
Clean & Clear Fairness Cream and Face Wash (had been drooling on the product when I saw the ads!!)

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Forest Essentials Mashobra Honey & Vanilla Bath & Shower Oil {Product Review}

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If you remember my June mega haul, you would have noticed this. This was among my first buys from FE and honestly, the brand is expensive and I always thought it was over-priced. Yes, I am cynical about most things 🙂 Let’s see how I like this.
Price: Rs 340 for 50ml/1.69 Oz

Ingredients

Gokharu – Its an aphrodisiac and used for vata and pitta doshas. Its great for eczema and psoriasis and also relieves itchy skin.
Deodaru – Its extracted from the deodar tree. Its an insect repellant and has anti-fungal properties. Its used mostly in aromatherapy because of its aromatic properties.

Pros
smells absolutely divine
very light oil; doesn’t get greasy on skin OR hair
moisturizes the skin adequately
fragrance lingers on the skin 
elevates the mood instantly
Cons
expensive!!
My Experience
To start with, the entire FE haul didn’t really empty my pockets because I bought them against the gift voucher I received on redeeming my credit card points. But, this body oil was worth it!! So, lets start analyzing the product. I bought the travel-sized version because I wanted to try out many products though its also available in a bigger size for 1000 bucks.
I really don’t know how actual vanilla essential oil smells but this was a bliss. To bathe with this oil soaked in my bath water elevates my mood instantly and really relaxes me on the whole. And, the fragrance of the product smells natural and is strong but doesn’t hurt my nose at all. And, my nose is very particular about what it likes!
The oil is extremely light and disappears into the skin immediately. It keeps the skin well-moisturized and I am sure it would serve well enough in winters. Pouring 20 drops in hand-hot bath water gives off a very peaceful aroma and wraps you in the fragrance. A perfect choice for a luxurious and pampering evening or night.
I did try using it yesterday as a hair leave-in, taking two drops and distributing it evenly on the hair strands concentrating on the ends and after that was done, I rubbed my palms on the scalp. And, surprisingly, my scalp wasn’t feeling dry (which it had been for past few washes) and my hair is not weighed-down even a bit and is soft and added advantage was that curls are more defined.
Yes, I absolutely love it and would recommend it to everyone. The only hitch for me is that its expensive. FE has four bath oils. I have the Tuberose one as well but this product is more strong and I love this more. Somehow, I am not a fan of rose essence!! Seems surprising but actual rose doesn’t smell as awesome. Nor does Jasmine even for that matter. Both are strong and pungent and take a little getting used to.
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