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Wednesday, 13 May 2015

New Products From The House Of Pure Suds Handmade Skin Treats


If you have been following the blog/ my twitter profile/ insta profile... You would be well aware that i absolutely love to use handmade/ organic bath and skin care products... I have been hauling a lot of soaps and skin care products these days and i just wanted to share with you some amazing skin care products that have been recently launched by Pure Suds. 



About Pure Suds:

Pure Suds Skin Treats brings to you a world of luxurious handcrafted soaps minimizing the use of harsh chemicals on a daily basis.



Their mission is: 
Promoting minimally processed skincare which include a range of cold-process handcrafted soaps, Body butters, Sugar scrubs, Face scrubs, Lotions and Lip balms. All of which is prepared in my little studio in Rajasthan to delivery all over India.




Without further ado have a look at the latest products from Pure Suds:

1. Ylang Ylang Soap - Rs.350 for 100 grams



The soap is just so pretty! Its smells amazing.... I just don't feel like using it up :P I like that fact that Bhavana makes sure that each soap looks different from the other in terms of style. 




2. French Vanilla Velvette Rich Body Butter – Rs.899  for 170 grams



Once again the fragrance is amazing... Texture is also very good! This would work great for all skin types... Not greasy at all. Perfect to use all year round.  Also Available in Rose Velvette, Ylang Ylang and Citrus.





3. Cocoa Coffee Brightening Face Scrub – Rs.699 for 90 grams

This has to be my most favourite product from the ones i'm featuring today. I totally love anything that has coffee or chocolate in it and this product has both :D It's the perfect face scrub for my skin type. Not harsh at all. Leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. Only again the fragrance is amazing! Love it!




4. Rose face moisturizer for daytime  – Rs.799 for 90 grams



Bhavana has beautifully explained all the ingredients of this product along with how to use. So it's better you read what she has to say :)

Many of us love the fragrance of fresh roses around us. It elates our spirits and uplifts one’s mood on a happier note. I wanted something floral to linger around my skin for a long time. It is true that good aroma keeps one in high spirits. So I decided to go ahead take and take the plunge into making a aromatic and skin nourishing Rose Face Creme with ingredients which are simple and understandable.

1. Rose Water – Rose water or Rose Hydrosol is collected usually when the Essential oil of rose is extracted like any other hydrosol. Hydro – water, Sol – solution. Rose Water is the most commonly used hydrosol for its various benefits for good skin.

Benefits – It tones and conditions the skin. It is used for all skin types be it oily, dry and acne prone. It balances the sebum production. It is anti bacterial, works as an astringent and heals many skin conditions. Apart from working wonders on the Skin, Rose Water provides a lovely sensual fragrance which calms stress, anger, anxiety and variety of mood swings. It is also known  to be an aphrodisiac.

2. Aloe Juice – When applied on the skin it soothes inflammations, increases the collagen, tones, conditions and heals cuts and wounds.

3. Jojoba oil – Jojoba oil is a wax not a oil. It is easily absorbed by the skin. It works as a miracle when it comes to the T-zone which is usually an issue as Jojoba oil pronounced much as ho-ho-ba oil mixes really well with the sebum creating a non-occlusive layer allowing our skin to breath. Jojoba oil is known to soften the skin, alleviate psoriasis and acne, offers tonnes of moisturizing properties without making the skin too oily or dry and is considered and excellent emollient.

4. Pomegranate Oil – It is a great ingredient for skin care because it works for most skin types. Since pomegranate oil penetrates deeply into the skin, it is effective for treating plenty of skin conditions such as acne, scars and sooth minor irritations. It contains punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid that hydrates and prevents moisture loss.

5. Evening Primrose Oil – Rich in Gamma Linoleic Acid, Evening primrose oil has a charm of its own. It helps with dry skin conditions, eczema, Acne prone skin, scars and other skin related issues. It helps balance the skins moisture.

6. Rose Essential Oil – Apart from the aroma that it flaunders, it has multiple skincare benefits. In 2010, Chinese researchers published a study uncovering that rose oil exhibited one of the strongest bactericidal activities compared to 10 other oils. They also discovered that just after 5 minutes of a 0.25% dilution, Propionibacterium acnes (the bacteria responsible for acne) was completely destroyed.
A well rounded product for the day.

How to use for all skin types?

1) Oily Skin – Rub a tiny pea sized amount between your fingers and press gently starting from cheeks, chin, upper lips, forehead and eyes. Do not massage the product onto your face. After a minute gently press fingers again to ensure the product penetrates.
For those who apply make-up, use this as a base, use a compact, blush etc and you are good to go.

2) Dry skin – Rub more than a pea sized amount between your fingers and massage gently starting from cheeks, chin, upper lips, forehead and eyes.
Make-up users continue with your routine with ease after application of the Face Creme.
All in all a well rounded product for the day.

Please note- For those under the sun, use your sunscreen as I cannot claim it to protect from sun tan.


It's a very light moisturiser and since i have oily skin i do not prefer using any product that makes my skin greasy even for a little bit. It has worked well till now. Will do a full fledged review once i have used them for a longer duration.

Till then don't forget to check out the new range of Pure Suds on Facebook.

Alternatively, you can also email or call them : puresudssoapery@gmail.com / 09784591628.

Hope you enjoyed this post :)
Do let me know which product you liked the most and which would you want to be reviewed first.

xoxoxo
Karishma

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Haul From The Body Shop

The Body Shop is a much loved brand by all. It has an amazing range of products that have a lot of natural ingredients.  The Body Shop products are also 100 % cruelty free and i definitely prefer using brands that do not test on animals. So, i had read so many rave reviews about the body shop products especially the body butters. I has asked for suggestions on Facebook once for recommendations on good shampoos for flaky scalp/ dandruff issues, i was suggested the TBS Ginger Shampoo....

My aunt was coming down from Canada and they had some awesome offers for TBS products. I ordered a few things to try out since i wasn't sure if i would fall in love with every single product. I asked my aunt to get me the ginger shampoo and body butters! My aunt got me a color crush lipstick as well... The body butters are just amazing! I love the fragrance and i'm sure all those with dry skin will love it. I have just started using the shampoo so i can't say yet whether it works for me. I can definitely say that it cleanses the scalp very nicely though i don't like the smell of ginger too much! Par kya kare... Kuch paane ke liye kuch khona padta hai... hehe

Enjoy the pictures of my haul from The Body Shop! In case you want me to review anything first do let me know!


Don't forget to participate in the ongoing giveaway HERE.










xoxo
Karishma 

Sunday, 12 April 2015

Maybelline ColorShow Glitter Mania All That Glitters : Review & NOTD


Hi Everyone,

As usual i keep going MIA for a while..I've been meaning to post this review since  a long time. A couple of months back Maybelline launched the Glitter Mania nail paints in India. I resisted picking them up for quite some time... The moment i tried these nail paints i was smitten by this range. Today i am going to review that shade All That Glitters.



About Maybelline Color Show Glitter Mania:


Let your nails dazzle and shine with MNY Color Show Glitter Mania nail color range.
Priding itself as India's first-ever textured nail paint, the Color Show Glitter Mania range is every nail-art lover's dream! When applied, these sparkling nail colors deliver a 3D shimmering effect, adding oodles of style to your tips. They also have a unique sand-textured effect that looks and feels great on your nails. With 8 glittering nail color shades to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade for every mood.



Here's why you'll love it: 
• Features the Color Dry Technology for a stylish, sand-textured effect
• When applied on nails, it delivers a 3D shimmering effect
• Perfect for experimental, trendy nail art
• Easy to apply and dries quickly
• Comes in 8 trendy, glittering shades



Price & Quantity:


Rs.125 for 8 ml



My Experience:


Maybelline Color Show 
Glitter polishes comes in a sleek cylindrical clear bottle with a black screw on cap. The shade name is mentioned on the cap. It comes with a very good quality brush.  I'm loving the look of the Glitter Mania Nail Paints. The texture of the nail color is neither runny nor too thick. It applies very evenly and smoothly onto the nails. It dries pretty fast and You need just two coats to get an opaque finish.


The shade All That Glitters is a lovely yellow gold shade with silver hexes and micro shimmer. These nail polishes give a slightly sand like texture to the nails. It's a beautiful shade and will never look OTT. It adds a glamour quotient to your look. A must have shade from this range. This is perfect for the upcoming Shaadi Season. I can definitely see myself using this shade a lot in the upcoming months.


This stays on my nails for a good 5 days without any sort of chipping. Only con of this nail polish is that removing it would be a task. This applies to all glitter polishes. But now that issue is solved for me... I've got any amazing Nail Polish remover from Colorbar with which i can remove this glitter polish within seconds... shall review that soon


Pros:


  1. Simple and compact packaging
  2. Good quality brush
  3. Dries very fast
  4. Gives a sand like texture to the nails
  5. Beautiful yellowgold shade with shimmer and glitter particles
  6. Stays on for 5 days without chipping
  7. Adds a glamour quotient to your looks


Cons:
  1. Difficult to take off 


Final Views: 

Maybelline is one of my favourite brands and I'm highly impressed by this range as well... If you haven't tried these out as yet please go and buy one shade... its impossible to get textured/ glitter nail polishes at this price. Plus, All That Glitters is such a pretty shade.... Perfect for the wedding season!  

Hope you liked this review. If you want to review any specific glitter mania shade first,do let me know in the comments below! I love reading and replying to all your comments.

Don't forget to participate in the ongoing giveaway HERE.

xoxoxo
Karishma

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Giveaway - Beauty & The Briefcase Turns 1

Hi Everyone,

Beauty & The Briefcase turns 1 on April 10th. I didn't even realize when so much time flew by. It has been a great journey in the blogging world thanks to my lovely readers and some amazing bloggers who have become my friends now :)

To celebrate this occasion i am going to host... not one but two giveaways! The first giveaway is from the lovely skincare brand which has become a must have brand in my skincare routine.


About the brand Plum:

Plum is India's first online-only beauty solution brand focused on restoring & maintaining your skin as nature made it to be. Always free of parabens, phthalates, SLS and other harmful chemicals.You can check out their Website and Facebook Page for more details. 


I have enjoyed using the amazing products from Plum. Do check out my reviews if u haven't read them yet Plum Choco Latte Cleanser & Plum Green Tea Face Mask.

There will two winners in this Giveaway! The first winner will receive Grape Seed & Sea Buckthorn Light Stay Day Cream and the second winner will receive Choco Latte smudge Free Hand Cream.

The Rules of this giveaway are very easy-peasy!

Mandatory Entries:
1. Like Beauty & The Briefcase on Facebook HERE.
2. Like Plum on Facebook HERE.
3. Follow Beauty & The Briefcase on Twitter HERE.
4. Follow Plum on Twitter HERE.
5. Share the giveaway on Facebook tagging both Beauty & The Briefcase and Plum. Don't forget to use the #BNBTurns1.
6. Share the giveaway on Twitter tagging both Beauty & The Briefcase and Plum. Don't forget to use the #BNBTurns1.
7. Follow Beauty & The Briefcase on GFC.
8. Subscribe to email updates.

Optional Entries;
1. Follow Beauty & The Briefcase on Bloglovin HERE.
2. Follow Beauty & The Briefcase on Google+ HERE.
3. Follow Plum on Google+ HERE.
4. Follow Beauty & The Briefcase on Instagram HERE.
5. Repost the picture of Plum products on my instagram handle.

There is no restriction on the number of times you share on your various social media about the giveaway. But don't forget to use the hash tag #BNBTurns1, entries would not not be considered without the same.

Do comment below to let me know you have entered the giveaway and which steps have you followed!

This Giveaway is open to Indian Residents. The giveaway will get over on 15th April and winners will be announced within a week.


xoxoxo
Karishma

Sunday, 22 March 2015

Aster Luxury Bathing Bar - Rose : Review & Price

My Blog seems to be full with reviews of Soaps.... Haha... I still have a shelf full of soaps to be used and reviewed! Handmade/ Natural Soaps have made a huge difference to my skin... and it feels good use products on my skin which are not loaded with chemicals. Today i'm back with a review of a lovely soap from the house of Aster. Have you read my review of the Sandalwood Soap from Aster? If not... Check it out HERE.


A Lil Bit About Aster:


Aster Luxury handmade bathing bars are premium bathing soaps which are designed for those who nourish their skin naturally. Aster bathing bars are blended for enhancing specific skin types, as every individual's skin is not the same. These luxury soaps are skin healthy, soothing and provide natural protection to the skin. Aster bathing bars retain all the possible benefits of herbs and essential oils.

Aster luxury handmade soaps use natural ingredients such as Coconut Oil, Sorbitol, Castor Oil, Myristic Acid etc.

The Essential Oils & Fragrances used in Aster Luxury bathing bars are sourced from authentic manufacturers & used only after going through stringent quality control methods. Aster handmade soaps use strong percentage of essential oils thus the lingering fragrance lasts much longer.

They have developed a vast range of premium quality soaps both in transparent & opaque form.


About Aster Luxury Rose Soap:

Aster Luxury premium rose handmade bathing soap bar are made from premium quality ingredients and blend of pure essential oils and rose petals. This soap bar has a romantic and aromatic fragrance. Its cooling and refreshing properties cleanse the skin naturally and leave your skin soft and supple. It contains no harsh chemicals hence it is perfect for sensitive, dry or oily skin. No Paraben. No Phthalates. No animal testing.

Ingredients:

Coconut Oil, Sorbitol, Castor Oil, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cocoamido Propyl Betaine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Rose Fragrance Oil




Price & Quantity:

Rs.150 for 125 gms



Shelf Life:


24 months from date of packaging.



My Views on Aster Luxury Rose Soap:


Aster Luxury soaps come in a plastic packaging with labels in the front as well as back. The label at the back  gives you details of ingredients, manufacture date,etc. Its a very simple and fuss free packaging, but the packaging doesn't go with the brand name. I would have definitely preferred a slightly better packaging.

The soap is semi - opaque and reddish pink in color just like a rose. I'm a sucker for soaps with amazing fragrance, but unlike the sandalwood soap this doesn't have a very strong fragrance :(. Its pretty mild so its great for people who don't like their soaps to have a strong fragrance. This soap contains the goodness of coconut oil, castor oil & glycerin... all of these are doing wonders for my skin. 


Another amazing fact is that unlike other handmade soaps.. this doesn't melt too fast nor does it loose its shape. It lathers really well and cleanses the skin completely. The soap is highly 
moisturizing and i don't feel the need to apply a moisturizer.

Pros:

1. Free of Parabens & Phthalates
2. Not tested on animals
3. Easily available online
4. Lathers well
5. Nourishes the skin with the goodness of coconut oil, castor oil & glycerin
6. Doesn't melt too fast



Cons:

1. Wouldn't mind a better packaging

2. Would have preferred a stronger frangrance


Aster Luxury Bathing Bar - Rose is a great soap for all skin types. Loving the nourishing effect it is having on my skin. Overall, this soap is definitely a winner in my eyes.

Don't forget to check out www.asterluxurysoaps.com

Honestly, I have enjoyed using both the soaps from Aster. Have you tried their soaps?? If yes, which one.
Don't forget to comment below.


xoxoxo
Karishma


Disclaimer: Product send by brand/ PR for review. Review is unbiased and honest as usual.

Friday, 6 March 2015

Oriflame Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash

Hi Everyone,

Happy Holi!! Hope you enjoyed yourself... Unlike other blogs i won't be having a post related to Holi, because honestly i don't know how to take care of the skin post Holi as i don't celebrate this festival due to my sensitive skin*sob sob* Anyhow, all said and done a face wash is a staple product in almost everyone's life. So today i'm going to review a face wash from one of my favourite brand, which i have used on and off for quite some time.


About Oriflame Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash:

Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash with Mulberry extracts and Vitamin E- cleanses, purifies, mattifies, brightens and comforts the skin all at once! Oriflame’s Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash’s multi-action cleansing formula helps brighten and even out skin tone. It also helps remove excessive oil without over drying and is suitable for combination to oily skin type.

Price & Qty:

Rs.249 for 75 ml

Ingredients:


My take on Oriflame Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash:

Oriflame Essentials Fairness 5 in 1 Gel Wash comes in a sleek white and pink tube with a screw on lid. Its a hygienic and travel friendly packaging. As the name suggests its a gel based face wash, but its slightly runny in comparison to other gel face washes. It has a pleasant smell which isn't overpowering. The fragrance lingers for a bit and then fades away. It a soap free cleanser and it foams and lathers really well and i always love that in my face washes.


Even though the name suggests its a fairness face wash, the brand doesn't mention that in its product description. Instead, the brand claims that this face wash cleanses, purifies, mattifies, brightens and comforts the skin all at once! It definitely cleanses the skin really well without leaving any sort of residue. Since im blessed with combination skin tone i always prefer face washes which mattify my skin and this face wash by Oriflame does the job pretty well. With regular usage i could definitely see the brightness on my face.


The only con is that you need to purchase the products through an Oriflame consultant. I don't face this issue as i'm an oriflame consultant myself... Hehe... Anyhow, i really like this face wash, and i use it regularly. Its a pretty good face wash for those with combination to oily skin.

Hope you found this review useful! Do leave your views in comments below.

xoxoxo
Karishma

Sunday, 1 March 2015

Handcrafted Soaps from Pure Suds

Hi Guys,

Today i want to introduce you to another lovely brand that makes handcrafted soaps, scrubs, lip balms,etc... The name of the brand is Pure Suds! I find this name really unique and it definitely stands out. 

Pure Suds Skin Treats brings to you a world of luxurious handcrafted soaps minimizing the use of harsh chemicals on a daily basis.


Their mission is: 
Promoting minimally processed skincare which include a range of cold-process handcrafted soaps, Body butters, Sugar scrubs, Face scrubs, Lotions and Lip balms. All of which is prepared in my little studio in Rajasthan to delivery all over India.

I ordered the products a while back but i completely forgot to share the pictures... Enjoy the pictures of the yummy soaps! The brand had also sent me a complimentary scrub but i forgot to picture that!


The goodies came boxed in a lovely printed box which u can see in the first picture... The moment i opened the box my room was filled with the heavenly fragrance of the soaps.


I'm in love with these Pure Suds. Will Review the soaps and scrub very soon. 

Till then don't forget to check out the new range of Pure Suds on Facebook.

Alternatively, you can also email or call them : puresudssoapery@gmail.com / 09784591628.

Hope you enjoyed this post :)

xoxoxo
Karishma