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Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream Review, Price, Buy Online| Cherry On Top
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Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream | Review, Price & Buy Online

Hello, guys! Remember, I told you about Himalaya Herbals’ Rich Cocoa Intensive Body Lotion in my post on the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range? Now, Himalaya Herbals has introduced a new version of that lotion, that is the Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream. This new variant is exclusively formulated for dry to very dry skin. When I received this product in my mail, I was really happy. I want to thank Himalaya Herbals for creating something like this. Now, let’s get into the review of the Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream.

I have been a huge fan of Himalaya Herbals since I was a teenager. My first face wash was from Himalaya Herbals and since then it has been my holy grail skin care brand. I was extremely excited to know that they have come up with their very own range of body butters or, as they call it, body creams. Although my facial skin type is the combination type, the rest of my body is dry. In winters, it becomes even drier. During winters, I need something that is extra-nourishing, extra-hydrating and extra-longlasting. Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream gives me that extra TLC.

Price- Rs 270/- for 200g (Buy here)

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Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream Review, Price, Buy Online| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream comes in a chocolate-coloured plastic tub packaging with a screw lid. On both the top and the bottom sides of the tub are labels containing all the information about the product. There is an extra protective covering underneath the lid to prevent the product from spilling. The packaging makes it very easy to travel with.

Ingredients- 

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Texture & Formula- The Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream is supposed to be a body butter, thus, it is very obvious that it would have a thicker consistency than a body lotion or a normal cream. The texture of this product is very creamy, looks and feels very thick but when you apply it onto your body, it blends really well and gets absorbed into the skin very fast. The butter-like formula ensures nourishment and good hydration. Despite being a thicker consistency, it does not feel sticky.

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My Experience with Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream

Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream Review, Price, Buy Online| Cherry On Top

It’s been more than a week since I started using the Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream and I can tell you that I am completely in love with this. Quality wise, I think it would be fair enough to compare this body cream with the body butters I used from The Body Shop. The formulation is definitely richer than the Rich Cocoa Intensive Body Lotion, but it feels very light-weight on the skin and definitely does not make it greasy. Although it is a thick consistency, but it also has a fast-absorbing formula which I love about it. The ingredients contain herbal actives and Himalaya Herbals is a brand that can be relied on when it comes to their ingredients.

The key ingredient of this body cream is Cocoa butter which is known to work wonders for dry skin. The intense emollient property of Cocoa butter nourishes and moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and supple. The Vitamin E in it protects the skin from any external harm that is caused by the sun or pollution. The hydration lasts for a really long time. The longest I had it on my skin was for 9 to 9 and a half hours which is pretty satisfying for me. I would definitely buy another tub as soon as it is finished. The Rich Cocoa Butter Lip Balm was another of my favourites from this range. The I would highly recommend you guys to try it out yourself if you are looking for a body butter that matches the quality of a TBS body butter but in a cheaper price.

Have any of you tried the Himalaya Herbals Rich Cocoa Butter Body Cream yet?

That was it for today’s post. I hope you liked it. Make sure to share this post with your family and friends if you did. If you want me to review any particular product then please let me know in the comments. Your comments mean a lot to me.  Do subscribe to our Newsletter so that you get notified whenever there is a new post on the blog. I’ll talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

 

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TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream Review| Cherry On Top
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TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream| Review

Hello, guys! How are you doing? This winter, I have been trying a few of moisturisers and winter care creams. I liked a couple of them and some of them did not impress me at all. So, I thought of sharing with you what I liked and simply avoid what I didn’t. In today’s post, I am going to review one of the moisturisers that I liked, that is, TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream.

Price- Rs 70 for 100g (Buy here)

TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream Review| Cherry On Top

TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream comes in a pale-yellow plastic tub packaging with an orange lid. The name of the product along with all the information about the product is written on the top and the bottom of the packaging.

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Texture- The texture of the TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream is neither too thick nor light-weight. It is a soft buttery consistency that absorbs easily into the skin.

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Ingredients- Aloe vera extract, Almond oil, Honey, Cocoa butter, Wheat germ oil, Peptides, Ashwagandha extract, Vitamin E

My Experience with TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream

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I have used this TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream for a couple of weeks to know if it suits me or not, mainly because I wanted to share a detailed review with you guys. Eventually, it has become one of my favourites as I have mentioned earlier. I am not a fan of cold creams as they make my skin greasy in the name of ‘glow’. I have had a few bad experiences with different brands previously. But, the TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream is an exception. It is definitely not the most light-weight cream I have ever used but it definitely is a fast-absorbing yet very moisturising cold cream. Although I haven’t tested the 24-hour long-lasting test (Obviously!), but it keeps the skin hydrated for a long time. The best thing about the cream is that it is free from parabens. Also, it has SPF 15 in it so you don’t need a separate sunscreen! What I don’t like about this cream is that although it does not make the skin look oily initially but with time I can observe a little bit oiliness around my t-zone. I won’t recommend this cream to those who have oily to very oily skin. Those who have combination skin can make it work in the coldest months. I think this cream is ideal for those who have very dry, flaky skin during winters. To sum up, I want to say that TBC by Nature Honey & Almond Winter Care Nourishing Cream is a great formula for the price you pay. Check out their Facebook Page for more.

That was it for today’s post. I hope you liked it. Make sure to share this post with your family and friends if you did. Let me know if you want me to do a post on my current skincare routine. Do subscribe to our Newsletter so that you get notified whenever there is a new post on the blog. I’ll talk to you next week in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum Review| Cherry On Top
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Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum| Review

When it comes to skincare, French brands have always ruled the market. Vichy is one of the leading French skincare brands which is not only famous in France but also across the globe. Vichy is also loved by Indian women as it has proved to be a trustworthy brand that works great for the Indian wet and dry tropical climate. I have recently switched things a little bit in my skincare routine and have included the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum in it. I have been using this serum for quite some time now so I thought of sharing a review of it with all of you. Let’s start-

Price- Rs 1850/- for 30ml (Buy at Amazon, Nykaa)

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum comes in a pretty blue glass bottle with a pump dispenser. The pump is protected with a clear plastic cap which closes tightly ensuring no spillage. Although the look of the product is great but it is not safe for travelling. The glass bottle has to be handled very carefully which is quite a task for me.

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Ingredients- Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Poloxamer 338, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Acrylates/ C 10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross polymer, Parfum/Fragrance, Code F.I.L. B163732/2

Texture- Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum is a whitish serum that has a thin, silicone-y texture when it comes out of the bottle but when rubbed between the fingers the texture becomes watery. Having a thin texture allows it to get absorbed easily and instantly into the skin.

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One pump of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum

How to Use- After thoroughly cleaning and toning your face, take out a small amount of the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum onto your palms and dab it onto your face. A full pump is enough for the entire face and neck area. Use it twice a day- in the morning and at the night.

My Experience with Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum Review| Cherry On Top

 

I have been using this product for almost a month now and I can definitely say that it has become the most favourite part of my winter skincare. If you have normal to dry skin or if you have combination skin that gets dry during winters then this product is for you. I use it twice a day before moisturizing my skin. Before starting off with my experience with the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum, I jus want to let you know a little bit more about my skin and its concerns. I generally have a combination skin which means normal skin with an oily t-zone. During most part of the year, it behaves like that but during winters it becomes very dry. Sometimes I observe the appearance of dry patches or skin peeling around my mouth and my nose. Last year, I had a hard time dealing with a couple of dry patches around my lips which was really irritating. I do not usually get acne on my face except for that time of the month or if I get any kind of anxiety or stress or if I skip my skincare routine which is a rare case.

The Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum is really hydrating as you can guess from the name itself. At least for my skin type, this product hydrates my face enough for it to need any extra moisturizer. Those who have very dry skin must apply a moisturizer. Although I do not skip on my moisturizer , it keeps my face moisturized for good 9-10 hours when applied on its own. As it gives a nice hydration, it can be used as a multipurpose skincare product in summers.

Not only the Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum gives a surge of hydration to the skin, but it also replenishes the skin, improves the skin texture and makes it soft and supple for a long time. You can definitely notice a healthy glow on your face after using it. I won’t say that it has brought about a dramatic change to my skin but it has definitely improved it a bit. This year, I did not observe any kind of dry-patches or skin peeling on my skin which was severe last year. To add more, Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum is hypoallergenic, free from parabens, non-comedogenic, non-oily and safe for sensitive skin. The only bad thing about this product is that it contains silicone.

With this, I sum up my first review of 2017. Hope you had a great New Year’s Eve. Wish you a very happy new year. May this new year bring new opportunities to your lives. Make sure to share this post with your family and friends if you liked it. Do subscribe to our Newsletter so that you get notified whenever there is a new post on the blog. Will talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range- A Quick Look

Winter is here and I am pretty sure most of you are dealing with various skin problems, be it major or minor. I am someone who has dry skin during winters and combination during the rest of the year. So, my skin concerns would most definitely be different from yours. Gladly, at this time of the year, Himalaya herbals has come up with their entire range of Winter Care that has products for all skin types. Isn’t it great? If you are following me on my social media platforms (do check them out and show some love) then you must have already seen the huge box of goodies that Himalaya had sent to me. Today, I’ll be sharing all the details of the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range. So, are you ready? Let’s start-

Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range can be divided into three categories- skin care, body care and lip care. I’ll be discussing all three of them separately.

Skin Care

 

The skin care category has four products in total- Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream, Nourishing Skin Cream, Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream and Revitalizing Night Cream. The latter two are from their premium skincare range.

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Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream

Price- Rs 125/- for 100ml, Rs 75/- for 50ml (Buy here)

What it does?

An effective blend of herbal extracts that moisturizes even the extremely dry areas of your skin, Himalaya Herbals Winter Defense Moisturizing Cream is enriched with Wheat Germ, a rich source of Natural Vitamin E that protects skin from environmental damage. Jojoba Oil and Almond Oil repair and deeply nourish dry skin, keeping it soft and supple even during the harshest, winter months.

My Views-

This cream is very hydrating but doesn’t feel or look greasy. It nourishes my skin and helps control the appearance of dry patches on my skin. It stays put for a long time.

Nourishing Skin Cream

Price- Rs 220/- for 200ml, Rs 125/- for 100ml, Rs 75/- for 50ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Nourishing Skin Cream is a light, nongreasy, daily-use cream, which provides all day moisturizing, nourishment and protection.

The cream is blended with the extracts of Aloe Vera, Winter Cherry, Indian Kino Tree and Indian Pennywort, which protect your skin from pollution and dry weather, providing nourishment and moisture.

My Views-

This cream is a light-weight version of the Winter Defence Moisturizing Cream. It is has a fast absorbing, moisturizing and completely non-greasy formula that I love.

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Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream

Price- Rs 250/- for 50g (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Clear Complexion Whitening Day Cream gives a radiant glow and brighter skin tone. Our day cream is light and non-greasy, enriched with unique herbal extracts and CINNABLO™ to provide three effective actions:

  • Hydrates skin
  • Lightens skin tone
  • Clears complexion

The breakthrough herbal sunblock CINNABLO™ provides UV protection and prevents skin darkening.

My Views-

This is a part of my morning skincare routine now. I love how moisturizing it is on its own. You do not even require a separate moisturizing cream unless you have very dry skin. I don’t need any additional step to moisturize my skin when I’m using this.

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Revitalizing Night Cream

Price- Rs 200/- for 50g (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya Herbals Revitalizing Night Cream is a deep-penetrating, luxurious cream that works overnight with the skin’s natural renewal cycle. The cream provides three essential benefits that make skin soft, supple and rejuvenated:

  • Renews skin cells
  • Hydrates skin
  • Repairs daily damage

My Views-

This cream is very light-weight, easily absorbs into the skin without making it greasy, very soothing and refreshing and has a soothing fragrance to it. It is currently an indivisible part of my night time skincare routine.

Body Care

The body care range consists of three body lotions, namely Nourishing Body Lotion, Soothing Body Lotion and Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion.

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Nourishing Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Nourishing Body Lotion combines 100% herbal actives to restore your body’s water content, as varying weather conditions make skin lose its moisture. The non-greasy body lotion leaves skin feeling soft, supple and toned.

Blended with all natural ingredients such as Aloe Vera and Winter Cherry, which are known for their intense hydrating properties, our body lotion deeply penetrates into the skin to moisturize it fully.

Soothing Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Soothing Body Lotion is a silky, lightweight and non-greasy body lotion that combines all the goodness of naturally derived ingredients to soothe and moisturize your skin, making it look noticeably softer and smoother.

The oils of Almond and Grape Seed prevent skin from cracking and provide hydration to help maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance.

Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion

Price- Rs 80/- for 100ml, Rs 140/- for 200ml, Rs 250/- for 400ml (Buy here)

What it does?

Himalaya’s Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion is specially formulated for dry skin. It intensely moisturizes, softens and smoothens your skin. Cocoa Butter’s deep-penetrating, natural ingredients help repair and nourish skin as well as making it supple.

Our moisturizer is enriched with the goodness of Cocoa Butter and Wheat Germ Oil, which replenish the lost moisture in dry skin. Naturally derived ingredients restore skin’s elasticity, leaving it softer and more toned than before.

My Views on the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care body lotions-

All the three variants are very nourishing, penetrates deep into the skin, keeps the skin hydrated for a really long time. They might not feel very heavy on the skin but they make the skin look and feel healthy and moisturized. Among the three, the Cocoa Butter Intensive body lotion has a long-staying fragrance. All of them are non-greasy which is a great thing.

Lip Care

The lip care range contains two lip balms- Strawberry Shine Lip Care and Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care.

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Strawberry Shine Lip Care

Price- Rs 125/- for 4.5g (Buy here)

What it does?

Shine with Himalaya Herbals naturally glossy Strawberry Shine Lip Care. Our luxurious lip balm moisturizes your lips to keep them soft and supple.

The moisture-retention formula with skin soothers makes your lips naturally glossy while the antioxidants and natural actives care for your lips by protecting them from environmental damage.

Enriched with 100% natural color, Vitamin E and antioxidants, Strawberry Shine Lip Care is free from preservatives, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and silicone.

Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care

Price- Rs 125/- for 4.5g (Buy here)

What it does?

Care for your lips with Himalaya Herbals daily moisturizing Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care. Our luxurious lip balm moisturizes your lips to keep them soft and supple.

The moisture-retention formula with skin soothers makes your lips naturally glossy while the antioxidants and natural actives care for your lips by protecting them from environmental damage.

Enriched with 100% natural color, Vitamin E and antioxidants, Natural Soft Vanilla Lip Care is free from preservatives, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and silicone.

My Views on the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Lip Balms-

Both the lip balms are extremely hydrating, the keep the lips well moisturized for hours (on my lips, they stay for approx 8 hours and survives drinks and light snacks). The Strawberry Shine lip balm has a slight hint of colour which won’t show on dark lips. I have a detailed review on all the lip balms from Himalaya Herbals. Check it out here.

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you found this post helpful. If you want to know how I have incorporated the products from the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care range into my winter skincare routine then do let me know. I would be more than happy to share my current skincare routine with all of you. Let me know if you want individual reviews on any of the products mentioned in this post. I will definitely so that.

Which one product from the Himalaya Herbals Winter Care Range you want to try first?

Disclaimer- Himalaya Herbals sent their entire Winter Care range for me to try and share an honest review with you all.

 

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Island Kiss Tropique Pomade Lip Moisturizers Review

Hi, guys! Hope you all are doing great. If you are following me for a long time, then you would know that I am a big fan of lip balms. This is something that I can not live without. I always carry a lip balm in my purse wherever I go. I have little dehydrated lips throughout the year. My lips get dry very easily. Plus, I am a matte lipstick lover and I want my lips to look nourished and plump whenever I apply a matte lipstick or matte lip stain. Thus, I cannot think my life without a lip balm. A couple of months ago, a brand called Island Kiss sent me a package containing three of their products. Today, I am going to review those three variants. So, let’s get started.

“Island Kiss is a Lip Care  Brand inspired by Tropical Beaches across the world, fragrant coasts, salty air and lush notes of fruit and flower.” Island Kiss manufactures great quality lip moisturisers. All their products are 100% natural, pure and organic. The best thing is that their products are not tested on animals. A big yay for that! Check out more about them on their website http://www.myislandkiss.com/ 

The three variants that I received are Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender, Cherry Blossom Flores and Puerto Berry Blush. I will be reviewing each of the variants individually.

Packaging- All the three variants of the Island Kiss lip moisturisers come in plastic, squeezy tubes with a screw cap closure. The applicator part is slanted resulting in a precise and easy application. Each tube has all the information like shade name, ingredients, direction to use written on it. So, you don’t need to worry if you lose the outer packaging.

Island Kiss Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

Island Kiss Lip Balm Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender Review| Cherry On Top

Price– Rs 399/-

Ingredients– Tropical Kokum & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, English Lavender Essential Oil, French Vanilla Essential Sugar Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Birth Suit Nude. It appears lilac when squeezed out but appears quite transparent on the lips.

Island Kiss Cherry Blossom Flores Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

Island Kiss Lip Balm Cherry Blossom Flores Review| Cherry On Top

Price- Rs 399/-

Ingredients- Tropical Mango & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Japanese Cherry Blossom Essential Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Bunny Pink Tint and it is pale pink in colour.

Island Kiss Puerto Berry Blush Lip Moisturiser (Buy here)

Island Kiss Lip Balm Puerto Berry Blush Review| Cherry On Top

Price- Rs 499/-

Ingredients- Tropical Mango & Avocado Butter, Organic Beeswax, Stevia, Organic Carrot Seed Oil, Pure Castor Oil, Rich Vitamin E Oil, Organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Citrus Oil, Raspberry Seed Essential Oil, Natural Organic Colour.

The shade is called Berry Cheeky Tint and it is a very pigmented bright reddish pink shade.

My Experience with Island Kiss Tropique Pomade Lip Moisturizers

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(L-R) Cherry Blossom Flores, Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender, Puerto Berry Blush

I have been using the Island Kiss lip moisturisers for quite some time now and I have noted a few points about them that I am going to share with you now. First of all, do not expect them to be as hydrating as any other lip balm or chapsticks. These are lip moisturisers and they provide more lustre than hydration to your lips. Unlike a lip balm or lip butter, they are really light-weight. That’s why they are good for summers but in winters they cannot moisturise the lips very well and turns dry soon. These lip moisturisers are more like lip glosses. Apart from that, I like them for their lightweight property, they smell really good, they are organic, made of natural ingredients, do not contain lead, have SPF 15 and most importantly they are cruelty-free. The variants Cherry Blossom Flores and Puerto Berry Blush are more pigmented compared to the Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender one. Puerto Berry Blush is my favourite of them all only because of the pigmentation and texture. It is also the most long lasting among the three.

Being gel/gloss like texture, you cannot wear them underneath your matte lipstick. They are good for daily use. The plastic tube packaging makes it perfect to travel with and also very hygienic. I would not recommend these if you are looking for something to try out this winter, but they are definitely great for summers. People with extremely dry or chapped lips should avoid them. I will repurchase the Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender and Puerto Berry Blush whenever I run out of them.

Have you used any one of these Island Kiss lip moisturisers before? How was your experience?

That’s it for today’s review. I have a lot more posts coming up this week. So, don’t forget to stay updated. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer– Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser| Review

Hello, all!

I hope you have had a great Durga Puja and Navratri. Today, I am going to talk about a new cleanser that I have been using for the past couple of weeks. It is the Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser, which the brand has recently launched. Organic Harvest, a brand that can be relied on blindfolded for their exclusive recipes of skincare and haircare products, sent the product to me to use, review and share my experience with you. After using it for more than 15 days at a stretch, I think I am now able to let you know about this product. So, let’s jump into the review-

Price- Rs 1495/- for 150ml (5.07 FL. Oz)

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser comes in a plastic bottle with a label on it containing all the details about the product and the company. The main attraction of this product lies within its dispensing system. It comes with a brush with ultra soft and flexible silicone bristles that is attached to a pump. This is the part that makes the cleanser most interesting.

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Ingredients- Aqua, Organic Acai berry extract, Organic Decyl glucoside, Organic cocoamphodiacetate, Olive oil, Liquid shea butter and fragrance.

How to Use- You have to pump it to dispense the product out of the bottle. The pump dispenses the product out through the brush-head in the form of foam. So, you don’t have to lather the product up within your palms, the entire thing is done for you. When you see the product getting out of the bottle through the brush-head, you have to apply it onto your face with the brush. It is recommended to use in upward strokes in circular motions.

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser Review| Cherry On Top

My Experience with Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control Cleanser-

Ever since I received this product, I have been using it twice a day. It cleanses the face quite effectively without making it dry or stretchy. The shea butter and olive oil in it make sure your skin has the perfect balance of hydration even after washing it off. The brush that the product comes with is really helpful in order to get the cleanser work on your skin. It makes sure that the strokes are gentle and your skin is not irritated throughout the cleansing process. The silicone bristles are really soft on the skin so it does not trouble any existing acne on your face. This product works nicely on oily/combination skin, it is really effective in removing excessive oil from the face, leaving it oil-free for a long time.  I generally wake up with a greasy face every morning, but using this cleanser at night has made a difference. I don’t notice that much oiliness on my face when I wake up in the morning. Using this product in the morning helps me achieve a fresh look throughout the day. Although this cleanser works wonders in removing dirt and oiliness from your face, it barely does anything to reduce or remove acne. My face has been breaking out a lot lately so I can clearly tell that this cleanser has done nothing for my breakouts. I must use this for another couple of weeks and see if it prevents the appearance of acne or reduces the frequency. I will update you guys if anything like this happens.

Overall, I quite liked the Organic Harvest Masseuscious Damage Control cleanser. Being an Organic Harvest products, this cleanser has the benefit of plants so you don’t need to worry about the ingredients. The ingredients are 100% safe. The attached brush is an added benefit as it massages the product with the right amount of pressure as well as it gently exfoliates your skin while cleansing. I really liked the idea. The only thing bothered me is the price. I think it is a bit expensive for some. Other than that, I liked this product and I will recommend this to you guys.

Thanks for reading the entire review. If you liked then please do share it with your friends and family. I will be back with a new post soon. Till then be safe & keep smiling!

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Junaili Apricot Body Scrub & Oil Review

If you are familiar with my preferences then you must have understood by now that I have a predilection for products that are made with all natural ingredients to use on my skin. Time and again, I have expressed my love for natural skincare products and I have also reviewed some of them. Recently (okay, it’s been over a month :/), I received a couple of products from Junaili which is a Nainital based skincare brand. Today, I am going to review those two products which are their Apricot Body Scrub and Oil.

Junaili, as I said is a Nainital based oil-pressery that uses 100% natural ingredients for their products. Their Apricot Body Scrubs and Oils are made of the finest apricots found in the Kumaon Himalayas. The products are totally safe for your body, they do not contain any chemicals, parabens and artificial fragrance. Their products are made in small batches to preserve quality. Now that we know about the brand, let’s jump into the review.

Junaili Apricot Body Scrub

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Price- 250INR for 125g

Packaging- The Junaili Apricot Scrub comes in a plastic jar packaging with a metallic (most probably, aluminium), golden screw lid. The jar is sturdy and the lid closes tightly, striking out any chance of spillage. Here is a little trivia about their labels, their labels are hand-written and then photographed and enhanced in photoshop. How cool is that!

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Junaili Apricot Body Scrub| Cherry On Top

My Experience- As I already have said, I have been using their products continuously ever since I receive them, that is for over a month now. I use this scrub every alternate day to exfoliate my body. I use this especially for my hands and legs because those are the areas that are mostly exposed and I need exfoliate them religiously to get a smooth skin. The scrub comes in a powder form. To make the scrub ready to apply, I take out about a tablespoon of product and mix it with plain water. You can definitely use rose water or milk according to your preferences. I use plain water because I am very lazy. I hop into the shower, take some product onto my palm, mix it with tap water and apply gently, in circular motions to my damp body.Ever since I have started using this product, my whole shower experience has changed. My skin feels soft and supple after every use. My hands and legs are really dry and this scrub doesn’t make them even drier.

Ever since I have started using this product, my whole shower experience has changed. My skin feels soft and supple after every use. My hands and legs are really dry and this scrub doesn’t make them even drier. The finely milled scrub particles are not too harsh, not too mild for the skin. They have the right amount of coarseness to them so that they don’t irritate the skin.

Junaili Apricot Body Oil

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Price- 600INR for 240ml, 350INR for 120ml

Packaging- The packaging of this body oil is quite similar to the scrub except for that it comes in a plastic bottle and has a stopper inside the metallic screw lid. You have to open the outer lid first and then remove the stopper to take out the product. I have made a few tiny holes on the stopper which ensures that it dispenses the product in droplets. Again, this is a spillproof packaging. Being plastic packaging, these are easy to travel with.

Junaili Apricot Body Oil (2)

My Experience- Although I have a very dry body skin, I am not a lover of oils. Psychologically, the thought of letting my body come in contact with any kind of oil makes me feel disgusted. But, when I received the Apricot Body Oil by Junaili, I though to of giving it a tr only because of its ingredient. I have been using this oil daily after shower and I love how it works for me. I am glad that I tried this oil out. I like to use it after the shower, after towel drying my skin when it’s still damp. Applying it on a damp skin ensures it gets absorbed by the skin completely and also in this way it doesn’t make the skin too oily.

A regular use of this oil has made my skin softer and more smooth, especially in this time of the year when my skin needed something more. This oil has a long lasting effect on my body. It hydrates my skin for the entire day till the night which is a great thing!

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Overall, I loved both the products. Using both of them together regularly has worked really well for me. I can sure see the glow it has added to my skin and also my skin feels a less dry these days. I am really happy with Junaili’s products. I like their oil more than their scrub and I might be buying another bottle for the winter. Their body oil is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, they are full of anti-aging properties and are claimed to have the power of diminishing wrinkles. They are safe for children. They have also introduced a new product which is a facial oil which I am planning to give a go. You can check out and buy their products at their merchant website. I’ll be back again with a new post very soon. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

Disclaimer- Products sent by brand in exchange for an honest review. All the opinions are my own.

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Medimix Essential Herbs Ayurvedic Facewash| Review & Price

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Hello, all! How are you doing? Today, I am going to talk about a facewash that has successfully made it to my morning skincare essentials. Today, I will be talking about the newly launched Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash and how it is making my skincare routine easier.

If you follow me on my social medias (links on the right sidebar) then you already know that I have recently changed my skincare routine. You guys have seen my Snapchat stories where I showed you how I changed my morning skincare, but, I have now shifted the whole thing to night time. I’ll discuss the reason in another post.

When it comes to face washes for the morning, I always like to use something that is mild and has natural ingredients. In mornings, I need a product that cleanses my skin gently, provides hydration and removes the extra oiliness. When I received the Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash, I was beyond happy because firstly, I have been a lover of their soaps since I was a kid, secondly, I love herbal facial cleansers and lastly, I needed something as this product to include in my morning skincare regime.

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Price- Rs 60 for 50ml

Ingredients- This face wash has an infusion of 6 essential herbs such as Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) 0.835mg, Nimba (Azadirachta indica) 0.835mg, Haridra (Curcuma longa) 0.855mg, Amaya (Aplotaxis auriculata) 0.835mg, Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) 0.835mg, Kumari (Aloe vera) 0.835mg. INACTIVES- 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-2H-Isothiazol-3-One, 2-Methyl-2H-Isothiazol-3-One. COLOUR- Cl 42090, Cl 19140.

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Packaging- Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash comes in a regular plastic tube with flip cap that closes quite tightly. All the descriptions and ingredients list is printed on the tube which is really useful. Being designed a small a sturdy packaging, it is really convenient to travel with.

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Medimix Ayurvedic Facewash Review| cherryontopblog.com

The Product- The product is actually a green coloured, foaming gel. The texture is exactly like a gel, a little less concentrated. You just need a pea-sized amount of the product to cleanse your entire face and neck. It lathers quite well when applied on a semi-wet face. Medimix Ayurvedic Facewash has a particular smell to it. It smells like herbs. The fragrance is very mild and goes away after washing off. As I said earlier, it is quite concentrated so, a little product goes a long way.

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My Experience with Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash

I use this face wash once a day, in the mornings. I like to wet my face first and then take a pea-size amount of the product and rub it between my palms, foam it up and then apply to the face. It instantly brings a healthy glow to my skin. I have been using it for more than a week and I can surely tell that it makes a difference. It does not cause breakouts, does not dry out my skin and provides an all day long freshness. I do not have acne, nor that I have an acne-prone skin, so I cannot tell you if it fights pimples or not. I need my morning skincare to be something extra. Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash ensures I get that extra something.

It comes in handy when you are out and need a quick cleanup, but which will give the same effect as a full-fledged skincare routine. Like, if you are running late for work but do not want to skip your morning skincare regime, you would need this face wash. You would need to have something this the Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash if you are always on the go. Skincare with this product is absolutely fuss-free and quick, with the benefits of 6 essential herbs infused in the product to give you the best from nature.

Overall, I liked the efficacy of the Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash and I am looking forward to continuing using this in the future. I highly recommend this product to everyone because this is an infusion of both science and nature and is designed for every skin type. They also have an anti-tan variant of this, Medimix Ayurvedic Anti Tan Face Wash with Tanaka. These face washes are available at Amazon. Medimix Ayurvedic Facewash comes in two sizes-  50ml and 100ml.

Have you used Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash yet?

 

Hope you find this review helpful. Until next time, be safe & keep smiling!

 

Disclaimer: Product sent by the brand in exchange for an unbiased review.

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SkinCafe Lip Care Range- Scrub, Butter & Tinted Balm Review

Hey guys, hope you all are doing well. Today, I will be sharing my views on a range of products that I have been enjoying using for the past few weeks. It has been almost over a month since I started using the SkinCafe lip care products that they had sent me and now I think I am ready to share my final words. I know I took a long time but, that is how I work, I take too much time to review skincare products in order to understand the pros and the cons well and share a crystal-clear view on any product.

I am a lover of handmade skincare products. It gives me a feeling that I am doing something that is the best for my skin. When I received the package from SkinCafe, I was more than excited to try them out. I got three beautiful products from SkinCafe- Choco Chip and Cookies lip scrub, English Trifle lip butter and a Strawberry Shortcake tinted lip balm. Before starting with the review, let me tell you a few words about the brand.

SkinCafe.in is a brand that makes and sells handcrafted lip care products. They have a huge range of products across three categories i.e. lip scrubs, lip butter and tinted balms. All their products are named after some popular desserts. When you go to their website you would probably think that you have come to an online patisserie (check it out yourself, here). All their products are made after you place an order ensuring that you get the freshest products every time you place an order. I really liked this. Their products are cruelty-free, vegan and free from parabens. What more one could ask for? All the ingredients they use are listed on a separate page to avoid any vagueness and to ensure that there is always clarity between the manufacturer and the buyer.

Now that we know enough of the brand, let’s jump into the review-

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SkinCafe Lip Care Range- Scrub, Butter & Tinted Balm Review| cherryontopblog.com

Packaging- I am not going to lie, the packaging is the first thing that made me excited to try out the products. Each product comes in a cute little box with the illustration of a cupcake on each of them. It can give a tough competition to any luxury confectioner. As you open the box, you notice a small glass jar that contains the product. The packaging for all their products looks exactly the same. All of them come in glass jars with a plastic lid and labels. They all come in glass jars that are biodegradable but I did not find them the best things to travel with.

SkinCafe Choco Chip and Cookies Lip Scrub

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Price- Rs 950/- (9g)

Ingredients- Cocoa Nibs, Jojoba Oil

The SkinCafe Choco Chip and Cookies lip scrub is a product that works really well for chapped lips. There was a time when I was suffering from severely chapped lips even in summers. A regular scrubbing with this Choco Chip and Cookies has helped to reduce the dryness a lot. One can definitely notice softer and plumper lips right after using the scrub. I wet my lips first and then scoop out a little of the scrub with my fingers onto my palm and then massage it very gently onto the lips. If you ever feel that the scrub is dry, which happened to me at first, you can mix a drop of olive oil or coconut oil with the scrub and then apply it. The best thing about this Choco Chip and Cookies lip scrub is that it contains very fine scrubbing particles that do not feel harsh on the lips. More than that, this scrub smells divine, exactly like dark chocolate. It’s quite impossible to not lick it once. I tried that and believe me it does not taste like dark chocolate!

SkinCafe English Trifle Lip Butter

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Price- Rs 850 (9g)

Ingredients- Candelilla Wax, Cocoa Butter, Sweet Almond Oil and Banana infusion.

I never found a lip balm that has the perfect consistency as butter in order to keep my lips hydrated for the longest time. It was only until I discovered this English Trifle lip butter from SkinCafe. This product does not only make my lips soft but also it keeps them moisturized for a long time. It stays on my lips for good 4-5 hours. Sadly, it does not survive a meal. This product has become my salve for the drier days. I would suggest you guys to try this at least once and you will know what I am trying to say. I never tried English Trifles so I don’t know what to expect from the fragrance of the product but, whatever it is, it smells good. This lip butter does not contain petroleum jelly.

SkinCafe Strawberry Shortcake

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Price- Rs 900 (9g)

Ingredients- Beeswax, Mango Seed Butter, Avocado Oil and Strawberry infusion.

The Strawberry Shortcake Lip Tint Balm from SkinCafe is supposed to be a tinted lip balm as you can tell from the name. This balm has a buttery consistency, glides on the lips smoothly making them soft and supple and adding a subtle hint of pink colour to them. The colour is not as intense as I had imagined but it’s quite natural and perfect for an everyday purpose. This balm makes my lips really hydrated. It smells exactly like strawberries!

Overall, I liked the range of products from SkinCafe. The fact that they are purely vegan, cruelty-free and free from harsh chemicals like parabens, excites me a lot to keep using them forever. I would highly recommend their products. They are worth a try. A regular use of this range of products has changed my lip care regime completely. My lips do not feel dry anymore. The price of the product may be on the higher side but they are totally worth it. If you are sceptical about trying them for the first time and also hesitating to pay such a price for a new brand, then you can try their Lip Care Combos which would be a smart choice. Each these combos contain three products from each category (scrubs, butters and tinted balms). Each combo is a set of three products of 3g each and retails at Rs 900. You can buy SkinCafe products online from their official website.

Have you used any SkinCafe product?
Let me know your views in the comments.

I am always unboxing packages, swatching makeup products and sharing my first impressions on different products on my Snapchat. If you want to be a part of the fun every day, then add me on Snapchat. My username is sayantinee. I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful. I have one more post coming soon on your way before I take a short break (my exams!) from blogging. Till then, be safe and keep smiling!

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Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion| Review

Hi, guys! Today I am here with another review. Himalaya Herbals has recently launched a body lotion that claims to be a lightweight,  soothing, refreshing and at the same time hydrating. Let’s see if the Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion is actually true to its claims.

As summer is here with all its glory and intensity, we all are hunting for the most lightweight skincare and makeup products, aren’t we? Moisturizing is an important part of out skincare regime that we often tend to skip during this hot and humid weather. We might feel that we don’t need that extra moisture as the skin is always sweaty and moist, but the fact is that we still need to hydrate our skin right after cleaning our face and body. Cleansers or soaps has a tendency to remove the excess oils from our face and body, sometimes leaving them dry. Adding a layer of moisturizer will ensure your skin regains the moisture that was taken away by the soap/cleanser. Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion is exactly what you are looking for this summer. This product moisturizes your skin without making it greasy.

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Price- 140 INR (200ml)

Ingredients- Aqua, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol & Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Menthyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, CI19140, CI42053.

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Packaging- The Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion comes in a white plastic bottle with a teal coloured flip-open plastic cap that closes tightly. The packaging is totally spill proof and travel-friendly. There is nothing exceptional about the packaging, it is like the patent Himalaya Herbals packaging.

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Texture and Consistency- The texture and consistency of the Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion are really suitable for the summer. It is light-weight, has a lotion-y texture, not too thick nor too runny. I love it because it easily gets absorbed into the skin and does not at all feel like I have applied anything on my body. 

Fragrance- This product has a very refreshing, summery scent to it. The fragrance is not overpowering and lasts long.

Ups-

  • Sturdy packaging.
  • Light-weight.
  • Long-lasting.
  • Gets absorbed easily into the skin.
  • Refreshing fragrance.
  • Makes the skin soft and supple.
  • Apt for summers.

Downs-

  • May not suit someone with very dry skin.
  • Does not contain SPF.

Overall, I liked this new launch by Himalaya Herbals. The weightlessness of this lotion makes it my favourite lotion for summers. It barely feels like a lotion when applied, thus, it does not feel greasy. I have normal to dry skin and this body lotion provides the adequate amount of hydration to my body. It makes my skin touchably soft and hydrated. The best thing about this product is that it lasts long, for almost 5-6 hours on me. It also has a mild cooling sensation to it which makes me feel fresh every time I apply it. This product is meant for all skin types but I think it won’t suffice the needs of an extremely dry skin. I wish it had some sort of SPF to it.

Have you used the Himalaya Herbals Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion yet? I hope you found this review helpful. Do pour in your thoughts in the comments. See you again in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

Disclaimer- Product sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review. 

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