Diwali Giveaway by Healthkart.com !

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Hey Guys..Here is a chance for one of you to win some amazing goodies for Diwali..

What all you can win:

Lakme Deep Pore Cleanser
Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash
Himalaya Herbals Clarifying Mud Pack
Nivea Nourishing Body Milk
Garnier Light Fairness Face Wash
L’oreal Total Repair 5 Hair Serum
Lip Ice Lip Balm in Strawberry 
 
Now for the rules:
This giveaway is open only for Indian residents and will end on 28th October 2011 at 12.00. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced here. The winner will have 24 hours to respond, or another winner will be selected.

To enter:
Mandatory Entry:
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4) Visit Healthkart.com and answer the question ‘What are three best products you like on Healthkart ?’

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Ya that is it…Good Luck guys 🙂

P.S: This is a sponsored giveaway. I am not paid or affiliated with the site.

Diwali Gifting Options at The Nature’s Co.

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Indulge your loved ones this Diwali with gifting options from The Nature’s Co.

Diwali is round the corner and if you are wondering what to gift your loved ones, The Nature’s Co. has the perfect option for you. The Nature’s Co. your one stop shop for beauty and wellness products brings you special gifting options for your near and dear ones this Diwali, which can be completely personalized by you.

Choose from an exciting range of exotic and luxurious beauty products at The Nature’s Co. Customers making a minimum purchase of Rs.1,795, will receive a beautiful wooden basket to pack their products which comes along with a diya and incense cones with a holder to add to the Diwali spirit.

Patrons who make purchase of Rs.1,995 or more, will have the choice between a Copper and Wooden tray to package their Diwali gifts from The Nature’s Co. These trays come along with a few more Diwali surprises – a diya, incenses cones with the holder, a coffee bean candle & incense sticks.

Keeping with the festivities of Diwali, The Nature’s Co. is all set to pamper customers making these purchases with a free refreshing Express Facial.

So be sure to visit any of The Nature’s Co. stores and make this Diwali an indulgent one!

Offer valid from 15th–30th October 2011.

For further information you can visit: www.thenaturesco.com

Available at all The Nature’s Co. stores and on the company website.

Mumbai Store Address:

Unit No. S-15, 2nd floor Block No. 34/14B,

“Palladium” Phoenix Mills Compound, 462,

Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel,

Mumbai – 400 013

T: +91 22 32211771

E: helpdesk.mumbai@thenaturesco.com

Store timings:

Weekdays / Weekends: 11.00 am to 9:30 pm

Delhi Store Address:

Shop No S-12(b), 2nd floor, Plot No. A-3,

Select CITYWALK,

District Centre, Saket,

New Delhi – 110 017

T: +91 11 46150600

E: helpdesk.delhi@thenaturesco.com

Store timings:

Weekdays: 10.30 am – 9.30 pm

Weekends: 10.30 am – 10.00 pm

Chennai Store Address:

Shop No. S-012, Ground floor,

Express Avenue, 50L, Whites Road, Roypettah High Road,

Chennai – 600 014.

T: +91 44 31900070

E: helpdesk.chennai@thenaturesco.com

Store timings:

Weekdays: 11.00 am – 9.30 pm

Weekends: 11.00 am – 10.00 pm

Ahmedabad Store Address:

127, Ground Floor, Iscon Mega Mall,

Sarkhej Gandhi Nagar Highway,

Ahmedabad – 380015

E: helpdesk.ahmedabad@thenaturesco.com

Store Timings:

Weekdays: 11am – 9.30pm

Weekends: 11am – 10pm

Kolkatta Store address:

Unit no. – S010,

Ground Floor, South City Mall,

375, Prince Anwar Shah Road,

Kolkata 700068.

E: helpdesk.kolkata@thenaturesco.com

Store Timings:

Weekdays: 11am – 9.30pm

Weekends: 11am – 10pm

Pune Store address:

Unit NO. F-38, 1st floor,
Phoenix Market City Pune,
Viman Nagar,

Pune-411014

E: helpdesk.pune@thenaturesco.com

Store Timings:

Weekdays: 11am – 9.30pm

Weekends: 11am – 10pm

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Skin Care Week at Healthkart- Discounts everyday !

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Skin Care Week at Healthkart- Discounts everyday !

Healthkart presents ‘Festive Madness Skin Care Week’… for your gorgeous skin. Skin which is healthy and well cared for, gives wonderful effects after makeup. So why wait? Starting this Monday indulge and pamper your skin like never before. Oct. 17th to Oct. 23rd. Attractive discount everyday..

• Monday is all about exfoliation- Scrubs
• Tuesday its cleanse cleanse and cleanse- Cleansers
• Wednesday hydrate and moisturize- Moisturizers
• Thursday block sun’s UV rays- Sun Protection
• Friday pamper your skin with facials- Facials
• Saturday masquerade with masks and packs- Mask & Packs
• Sunday for the youthful, glowing, young skin- Anti Aging

You can get Rs.100/- off on every purchase above Rs.500/- by going here or using the coupon code ‘BhumikaVJ7J69F2’

Queen Cosmetics Lipsticks Review,Swatches

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Queen Cosmetics Lipsticks Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: Smooth and long-lasting, Queen lipsticks come in a range of vibrant colours. Choose from :

Pink (hot / magenta pink)
Medium (a sheer mid-red)
Soft Pink (bubblegum pink)
Maize (an orangey brown)
Coral (a pinky red)
Light Red (not pictured – a bright, slightly orangey red).

Ingredients: Castor Oil, Oleyl Alcohol, Candelilla Wax, Acetylated Lanolin, Alcohols, Carnauba Wax, Ozokerite Wax, Lanolin, Beeswax, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, Pigments

MRP: £10.00 

These come in a simple plain white packaging and nothing to fancy coz these are only made for Queen Cosmetics loyal customers on their request and not marketed and sold commercially.

L- Soft Pink R- Coral

Soft Pink is a cool toned bubblegum pink..its too much of a barbie pink on my tone.
Coral is a nice pinky red..quite a wearable version of red.

T- Soft Pink B- Coral

These are the most pigmented and creamiest lipsticks ever. But these are so creamy that one has to be careful in using them as they can bleed.

Pros:

1. These are very very creamy.
2. Very pigmented.
3. These stay put for a long time leaving behind a tint…so much so that you need a proper cleanser to remove this at the end of the day.
4. These are very small and handy to carry.

Cons:

1. These can bleed as they are too creamy.
2. Expensive for 10£ coz they have a simple packaging and not too much of product.
3. Available online.
4. Only 6 colors to choose from.
5. These do settle in fine lines.

Overall these are creamy and pigmented and long staying. If you like your lipstick to be long staying then you can try this but for me it settles in fine lines and can even bleed for a few.

Rating:

Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money: 3/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again: No

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Garnier Light Fairness Face Wash Review

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Garnier Light Fairness Face Wash Review

What the Company claims: Is Garnier Light Fairness face wash right for me?

Yes, if your skin is prone to dullness and darkening. An effective daily fairness face wash, it helps recover a clear, radiant even complexion.

How does Garnier Fairness Face Wash work?

Garnier Fairness Face Wash is enriched with exfoliating pure lemon essence. Garnier Fairness Face Wash’s formula cleanses and clarifies the skin thoroughly and removes impurities that make skin dull.

How do I use Garnier Light fairness face wash?
With moist hands, work a small amount of Garnier Fairness Face Wash into a lather and apply to face.
Gently massage onto moist skin with fingertips. Rinse thoroughly.
For best results, follow with Garnier Light daily moisturiser.

Garnier Fairness Face Wash Ingredients :

Aqua / water, Palmitic acid, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Peg-150 Distearate, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside,Alcohol, Dmdm hydantoin, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl salcylate, Gentiana lutea / gentiana lutea extract, Propylparaben, Disodium edta, Butylparaben, Cetyl hydroxyethycellulose, Citrus limonum / lemon fruit extract, Bht, Parfum / fragrance, Sodium chloride.

Garnier Fairness Face Wash removes impurities for a clearer, more even complexion. 
Gently exfoliates and clarifies skin. For All Skin Types.

MRP: Rs.120/- for 100g and Rs. 65/- for 45g

Its a white colored creamy face wash. It has this typical lemon essence smell which all Garnier products generally have.

Garneir products have mostly not worked for me..so I was not expecting much out of this too. And all creamy face washes like Pond’s  make my skin dry and stretchy..so I do not prefer creamy face washes..but I was in for a surprise with this one..

Pros:

1. It does cleanse the skin of all dirt quite well.
2. It exfoliates..no it does not have any exfoliating particles or stuff but you can feel the minor exfoliation on the skin.
3. It removed my tan and helped in keeping it away..while I was at a beach and exposed to sun quiet a lot.
4. I don’t know about fairness but it does brighten the skin immediately.
5. Its quite refreshing.
6. Did not sting my eyes.
7. And even though its creamy it did not make my skin feel dry or stretchy after use.
8. Economical..it also comes in a 45g pack which I was carrying along with me.

Cons:

1. I am not sure if it would suit dry skin..may make it feel drier.

Umm..I did not find any other cons with it. It worked well for my combination skin. And even works well on a friend with oily skin.

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 4.25/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Living Nature Eye Pencil Midnight Review

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Living Nature Eye Pencil Midnight Review

What the Company claims: WINNER: ‘Best Eyeliner’, Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2011.

Deep black Midnight is a soft gentle pencil with vegetable waxes to provide smooth application, with naturally occurring oxides to enhance and define eyes. Eyes appear wider and enhanced in colour.

To use: apply a thin line close to the eyelashes. Use a sponge or cotton-bud to smudge the line for a natural softer look, and to enhance colour. Wear alone or with Living Nature Eyeshadow Duos.

Ingredients (INCI):

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Rhus succedanea fruit wax, Talc, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate. [May contain: +/- Iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ferric ferrocyanide (CI 77510)]

MRP: US$ 20.00/1.14g

Available colors: Deep Black Midnight, Grey/Blue River Stone, Deep Brown Flax Seed, Gold Flecked Black Smoulder

Midnight the most dark jet black eye pencil I have used till now ! Its amazingly pigmented and dark..one swipe is all you need to get the intense black color.

Its very very soft and glides on well. This one is perfect as base for smokey eyes.

Pros:

1. Jet Dark Intense Black !
2. Very soft and glides on easily..no tugging.
3. Its sharpenable and so no hygiene issues.
4. Its a Beauty Award Winner.
5. Has vegetable waxes and oils as all Living Nature products..and suitable for sensitive eyes too.
6. Its perfect as base for smokey eyes or as  given above..a line close to lash line and smudged softly.
7. It works on waterline too and did not sting.

Cons:

1. It does smudge when used on waterline.
2. A little expensive for a eye pencil.
3. Available online.

Overall I quite like the intense color of this and the fact that its super soft and good for smokey eyes. But its not the one that would stay put on your waterline.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.5/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Umm..Not too sure..If it would have not smudged so much on my waterline then surely would have..but then I do have watery eyes.

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Shingar Herbal Hair Oil Review

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Shingar Herbal Hair Oil Review

What the Company claims :

One hair oil for all body types
Shingar Herbal Hair Oil is specially formulated blend using three vital/base oils – COCONUT OIL, CASTOR OIL & MUSTARD OIL. Since each body type has different needs, using only one type of oil may not be beneficial for you if you are not using the oil that is suitable for that body type. Regular application will grow your hair positively and show faster results than a regular oil.
Benefits of Shingar Herbal Oil
·         Perfect Hair Oil For Your Body Type.
·         Conditions Hair
·         Prevention of hair fall
·         Nourishing and strengthening of hair
·         Keeping dandruff away
·         Relaxes & Cools Scalp
·         Keeps Greys away
·         Makes Hair Dark, Soft & Silky.
Key Ingredients
·         Neem Oil – Works as anti-bacterial
·         Jatamansi Oil – Prevents Thinning & Hair Loss.
·         Tulsi Oil – Provides Hair Luster & prevents Hair & scalp related infections.
·         Lavender Oil – Strengthens Hair
·         Brahmi Oil – Replenishes the Hair Roots & relaxes scalp inducing sound sleep.
·         Amla – Rejuvenates & makes Hair Thick & Shiny.
·         Jojoba Oil – Provides Intense Conditioning
·         Kapurkachari – Works as an anti-septic & coolant.
How to apply
·         Apply SHINGAR Herbal Hair Oil everyday on scalp.
·         For Best Results, massage gently with fingertips on the scalp. Leave it overnight & wash next morning.
MRP-
·         50ml- Rs. 60
·         100ml- Rs. 95

     Its a small easy to carry bottle and has blend of all the base and essential oils..each having different benefits,so you get it all in one. Its light yellowish green in color and has the smell of all blended essential oils.

Pros:

1. I liked the blend of oils in it…it has coconut,castor and mustard as base oils..each suited to a particular dosha..like kapha, vitta,kapha
2. It has a perfect blend of essential oils too.
3. It did cool the scalp.

Cons:

1. Its a little sticky and difficult to wash away.

I did not see any much of a change in dandruff or hair fall..so cannot comment much on that. But yes I liked the combination of oils that go into my head when I use this..so overall I do like it.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion. 

Lakme Fruit Moisture Peach Milk Moisturiser Review

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New Lakme Fruit Moisture Peach Milk Moisturiser Review

What the Company claims:


Ingredients:

MRP: Rs. 79/- for 60ml, Rs. 139 for 120ml and Rs. 219 for 200ml

If you remember I had attended the New Fruit Moisture Range Launch. The three lotions and one day cream and night cream are similar to last year’s launch but this time they have been infused with a new Fruit Moisture technology and also have a different packaging.

The slightly curvy at the top bottle is very similar to the Nivea packaging.

Its a light pink colored thick lotion..but as you can see the first ingredient being Aqua it is indeed water based and quiet light and absorbs in a jiffy. It has a light fragrance which is a bit artificial kind…but it goes away in few seconds of application.

Pros:

1. Its quiet light and easy to absorb since its water based.
2. I liked this new packaging.
3. It gets absorbed in few seconds and keeps my skin moisturised for 9-10 hours..though my skin did not crave moisture for 12 hours too as claimed..but then I don’t have very dry skin nor do I live in a cold climate.
4. The small 60 ml bottle would be quite handy and easy to carry.
5. Economically priced.

Cons:

1. This would not be enough moisturising for dry skin through the day and not even if you live in a very cold climate.
2. Has parabens.
3. Its difficult to get the product out after its around half finished.

Overall its decent enough as a moisturiser and would work for you if you have normal skin. Dry skin would need to reapply it through the day.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Umm..May be..

Related posts:


Himalaya Protecting Body Lotion Review
Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion Review
Himani Boroplus Advanced Moisturising Lotion Review
Lakme Honey and Avocado Winter Perfect Day Lotion Review
Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture Lotion Review 
Garnier Body Cocoon Review 

P.S: Product gifted by brand.
 

Malaika Arora Khan’s Classic Beauty Secret Revealed!- Pond’s

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Malaika Arora’s enviable wrinkle free and youthful skin has always made heads turn. Just wondering what’s the secret to her flawless glowing complexion? Well, the ageless diva herself revealed at an event in Delhi today that after experimenting with a number of beauty cream and treatments, she now only entrusts her taut, youthful skin to our very own Pond’s Cold Cream! Yup, this is the very same classic cream that we have all grown up with!

This heritage beauty cream was handed to Malaika by her mum who has trusted Pond’s for ages. “I take great pride in my skin. I’m one of those people that can’t go to bed without washing my face and moisturizing it. After all nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty. It feels great to use something so pure and at the same time so effective on my skin. It’s easy to carry so you will always find it in my handbag as well. Infact it’s become a family heritage, which has been passed down from my Mom to me and now I even use it for my kids.” reveals Malaika.

Speaking about Malaika’s association with Pond’s, Mr. Govind Rajan, Vice President Skincare, Hindustan Unilever said, “Pond’s Cold Cream is an iconic product that has been passed down generations. Malaika Arora Khan has today revealed that Ponds Cold Cream was the secret to her glowing skin – a secret which has been passed down from her mother to her. In the past other notable personalities such as Kylie Minogue has also given credit to this heritage product for her flawless skin. We at Unilever believe that Pond’s Cold Cream has become a part of almost every Indian woman’s skincare regime and her secret beauty potion”.

Pond’s Cold Cream, has been a must have in women’s dressing tables for over a century, and even so for celebrities. Trust Malaika to reveal her beauty secret as this iconic cream. Ponds cold cream moisturizes, nourishes and protects skin with 10 skin nutrients and moisturizers. It has “Ponds Quenching Mositurizers™” that gently moisturize rough and stretchy skin and maintains the skin hydration balance. This winter beauty secret is widely available at an affordable price of Rs. 95/- * for 100g across all leading outlets pan India.

So all you girls out there go ahead and grab yourself the Pond’s Cold Cream from your nearest outlet. This winter just entrust your skin to this age old beauty cream and stay beautiful the classic way!!!
 
P.S: PR Info