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September Haul

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I thought it would be interesting to share my hauls with you so I decided to put up all my hauls into one post and publish it on the last day of the month. Hope you enjoy this series.

NewU Haul

And, now the most interesting product of my haul. The story goes somewhat like this – 20th was the last day of member sale at TBS and I went to check out the products but, frankly, I couldn’t bring myself to pay in the range of 600-700 for anything out there. So, entered the NewU shop adjoining it!!! And, there I found a lot of interesting products by the brand of Beauty Formulas. It is a UK brand, I checked out after coming home. And, since I saw the warming mineral mask at TBS and found somewhat similar product with this brand, I bought it out of curiosity!!! Frankly, I think TBS would have also costed me the same coz this one is 185 bucks for 3 treatments and TBS offers 100ml for 700 bucks near about. So, not a very intelligent bargain, though!!!

Of course, I used one treatment on the same night. And, it is a weird product (not in the bad sense at all)!!! It gets so warm (and I mean really warm for those who have never used warming mineral mask by TBS). Its a peculiar mask and I did like it but other than that, I am not sure if it really did anything for my skin. Anyways, I shall review it separately after using all the 3 treatments. And, btw, the good thing about this product is that it has Zeolite which is one of the best detox clays available to mankind. And, the product is listed number 2 in the ingredient list.

And, some random haul

So, hope that I have got you interested in the haul series. And, I shall definitely be coming with the reviews during the next month!!! Keep a look out 🙂

Preview : Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask {Beauty Products}

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[Source: Liz Earle Website]

“Traditionally, cleansing masks are astringent and stripping, but this one isn’t. By using nurturing natural ingredients such as manuka honey and propolis, we have created a mask that purifies but also hydrates, so doesn’t upset the skin’s delicate balance.”

Liz Earle – Co-Founder
Deep Cleansing Mask is a highly concentrated clay and botanical formula that helps draw out impurities and excess sebum, leaving your complexion looking clear and clean. This purifying mask was developed in response to customer demand for help with more problematic, combination and oily areas.
Deep Cleansing Mask is a versatile treatment that can be used as and when skin needs a little extra help.  It can be applied all over the face or just to problem areas such as spots and blemishes. 
Apply after cleansing with Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, leave on for five to ten minutes and then wipe away residue with the sponge provided. Naturally active ingredients include:
  • Manuka Honey – bees forage on the Manuka bush resulting in this special honey.  Lots of research has been done that supports the healing properties of Manuka honey. It is also famous for its anti-bacterial qualities – the best quality grade has been used in Deep Cleansing Mask. 
  • Propolis – known as ‘nature’s penicillin’.  Like the Manuka Honey, this also has beneficial healing and anti-bacterial properties. 
  • Organic Aloe Vera – renowned throughout history to have extremely potent medicinal properties, it moisturises, soothes and heals the skin. 
  •  Green Kaolin Clay – helps eliminate impurities and absorbs excess sebum. 
  •  Geranium Essential Oil – luxurious, premium oil with a divine aroma. Its sweet rose and green notes help to balance and refresh.
PS: Information provided by the brand.

Marie Veronique Organics After Sun Body Oil {Product Review}

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So, this is again one of the samples I received from MVO as I mentioned a few days back. And, I am just on the brink of finishing this. Surprising that so small a sample lasted me so many days!!!
Price: 55$ (Rs 3000 approx) for 120 ml (again, very expensive!!!)
What does MVO say about the product?
  • Soothes and hydrates overexposed skin with borage oil for anti-inflammation and moisture retention to reduce dry, flaky skin
  • Calms with aromatic lavender and imortelle essential oils
  • Repairs damage with carrot seed oil, high in beta carotene
  • Replenishes the lipid barrier compromised by sun exposure with essential fatty acids from jojoba oil
  • Seals in moisture and leaves the skin supple, smooth and more refined
Ingredients

No harmful chemicals, no synthetic fragrances, no waxes that can clog pores, no water that can evaporate and dry out your skin, and no nut oils that can go rancid with UV exposure.
100% vegan
Carthamus tinctorius (safflower oil), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Borago officinalis (borage oil), Squalene (vegetable squalene from olive oil), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary oleoresin), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Lavandula augustifolia (lavender essential oil), Helichrysum splendidum (helichrysum essential oil), Daucus carota (carrot seed essential oil)

I love the ingredients of this brand!!! Makes it worth the cost, at least.
My Experience
I wouldn’t talk about any recommendation because I have not experienced the product long enough to make my judgement on it. So, I will only share what I observed in this much time. Its a colorless oil and smells nice to bland. Has a hint of Lavender but I guess its Immortelle which is probably predominant, I am not sure though!!! In case you are wondering where is Immortelle in the ingredient list, Helichrysum splendidum is its scientific name.The oil is colorless and extremely light but still its quiet moisturizing. I used the oil first on my face where I don’t think I noticed any difference and then, I started using on my hands. I don’t think I noticed any difference but once when my arms were completely dark in the sun, I applied the oil and next morning, the arms’ color was a little back to normal and I think it does reverse tanning to a certain extent. Anyways, the oil gets absorbed very readily into the skin and is non-sticky so keeps the skin soft.

If you ask me if I would try it again or want to try it again, I would say there are much more interesting things by MVO to try out so I would go for something different next time. I really would give preference to products I haven’t tried and I have my eye on Sun Protective Oil which I so want to desperately even though its horribly expensive 🙂

PS: Oh, btw, did you enter the Yardley giveaway yet??? If you haven’t, follow this link – Yardley Giveaway and submit the answer to the question asked and you are done!!!