Another Haul From Apothica

Hey Ladies,

My much awaited haul from Apothica just arrived. The wonderful people at Apothica and their PR, David, Mike and Holly sent me a $ 50 gift card for my shopping. Yay. Life could not get any better.

In case any one of you is not aware, Apothica is an online beauty boutique, which carries the finest selection of skin care, body care, aromatherapy, and cosmetic products on the market today, including the most natural, organic products available. They provide high quality products formulated to promote and enhance natural beauty. Apothica's retail store in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City, which features skin care, body care, hair care, fragrances, and much more. The retail store is also the exclusive provider for the Gateway Aesthetic Institute & Laser Center, the largest cosmetic laser center in the world. Click to see Apothica's complete Spa Menu.

Here's a peek into what all I got.  It might look quite tiny to you because Ms. Mary Lou Manizer was acting pricey and high maintenance. :-)

The Burt Bees Lip balm and Miracle Salve are awesome, and so it the Derma E Tea Tree and Vitamin E Antiseptic Creme

The SHOW STOPPER, Ms. Mary Lou Manizer 

Reviews Coming up Soon. Take care till then.

Reviews - Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Deep Nourish & Soft Touch

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Deep Nourish for Extra Dry Skin

A few days back, I received these 2 generous samples of body lotions from Parachute. Since, I cannot use both at the same time, I gave the extra Dry Skin variant to my Mommy and used the Dry Skin variant. She is on certain medicines which make her skin extra dry. Before using, she was using Burt Bees Miracle Salve, almost as a body lotion. But it’s quite cumbersome to use that everyday and it’s somewhat more slippery and greasy then other body lotions. But Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Deep Nourish for extra Dry Skin  was a blessing for her. I guess i forget to tell you her age. She’s 54 and the age factor too makes her skin lot more dry. 

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion for extra Dry Skin comes in a pump dispenser bottle and packs in a whole lot of product, i.e. 400 for just Rs. 160. That’s nothing less then a steal. She needs only 4-5 pumps for her entire body and her skin stays moisturised till her next bath. Yes, it’s that effective. Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Deep Nourish for extra Dry Skin instantly soothes the dryness and flakiness on her skin, like hands, elbows and feet. Like me, she is not much of a fan of coconut fragrance and thankfully, the Extra Dry Skin variant did not smell obnoxiously of coconuts. It worked wonders in harsh Delhi winters, when the temperatures were almost reaching 1 and 2 degrees. Brr...Thank God. Those days are over. 

In a few words, this is a must buy and try for girls with very dry skin and dry skin. Elder Ladies, who require extra nourishment for their skin due to their age factor, should definitely definitely try this.

Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Soft Touch for Dry Skin

Bath in winters for me is more like splash splash- soap/body wash - splash splash. Runs to load the woollens. Wait, I think I forgot the Moisturiser part. So yeah, in winters, my usually well behaved skin turns quite dry. I mostly skip moisturisers/body lotions in summers, when the humidity levels are high. But winters are a different story for a winter hater. Seriously, I am totally and absolutely a summer person. I just don’t like winters, the bulky woollens, the dry winds, the dry skin, cold hands, cold feet...ugh..No way. I think I will find a job in Goa. LOL.

Again coming to review of Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Soft Touch for Dry Skin, which I used for almost 2 weeks. Read on to find out how it fared for me. 

First of all, Thank God, it did not smell of coconuts. Though I won’t mind if it smelled of strawberries. Just saying. J After a shower with hot water, (there’s no option of using lukewarm water :-P), my already dry skin feels more dry and stretchy. So, while the skin is still little bit damp, I apply this and it absorbs nicely without any greasy or slippery feeling, and it does not need to be rubbed vigorously. It smells nicely, though I am not able to distinguish the fragrances, but girls with senstivie noses, don’t worry. 

It’s very inexpensive for the job it does. A 250ml bottle comes for INR 115 and is very easily available in Departmental stores and local beauty shops. Very less amount is needed and it’s like I need 4-5 teaspoons for my entire body. Definitely a must have. 

The only con I can think of is that it may feel greasy and slippery in summers and except women who have very dry to dry skin all year round, most of us won’t feel like using it in humid Delhi summers or Mumbai Monsoons. But, who cares?? There is Parachute Advansed Summer Fresh which is great for light miniaturisation in summers. This stuff totally rocks for winters and I was amazed at how better my Mommy’s skin looked after few days of using it.

Dislaimer - Products sent by PR, reviews remain honest.

Reviews Coming up and a Blog Sale

Hey Ladies,

How is the mid week treating you ?? I am waiting for tomorrow, still it seems so far away. It rained so hard in the morning that I scampered to find my puffer which was resting after the previous tough 2 weeks it had, saving me from the cold. But thank god, it did not get that chilly...Brrr..those were bad Delhi days.

Anyways, just a few pictures for you about my posts which will come up soon.m watch out for this space.

Yep, I finally won a Kérastase ELIXIR ULTIME with Immortal Moringa for Damaged Hair. There's a really funny story behind their email. Well, the 'congratulations' email from Kerastase landed up in my spam box. With the amount of spam emails we bloggers get with the subject 'Congratulations', I was almost about to delete it, thinking it to be one of those emails. But this little baby was meant to come to me, so I glanced at the senders list and Boom. I almost had a heart attack thinking what I was about to do...Lol..So, it arrived a few days back and I have started using it. This variant is for damaged hair and i hope it really mends my hair. Detailed reviews coming up soon. Check out the amazing reviews it has. The packaging is so classy, very fitting for a high end luxury brand.

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Parachute Body Lotions, variants for very Dry Skin and Dry Skin. They feel so blissful in these winters. perfect nourishment for dry itchy winter skin.

Face Atelier Lipstick in Berry Sorbet 

I have some stuff up for sale. i you have'nt checked it out yet, take a look. Will be adding some more stuff to it.  

Stay Tuned. Stay Beautiful

Introducing Cosmedic

About Cosmedic 

With Cosmedic, Have the Skin You Want. Created by a team of doctors from the US and India, Cosmedic is the first brand that is formulated, tested and approved by dermatologists.

Dr. Kiran Lohia is a Columbia University graduate and a United States trained M.D. specializing in Dermatology. She is also American Board Certified with a further degree in Aesthetic Medicine. She is an active member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology, International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and more. Having additionally completed a Diploma course in Cosmetic Science through the U.K. Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Dr. Kiran Lohia has the distinction of being the one of the first physicians with both advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Chemistry knowledge.

Dr. Kiran Lohia moved from the USA to India after marriage and has treated thousands of patients from all over India. Through her in-depth understanding of the problems plaguing both Indian and Western patients, Dr. Kiran Lohia was able to bring a unique perspective and understanding of Indian skin. She understood that Indian skin had specific needs that were not being met by the current skin care therapies available.

Dr. Kiran Lohia then collaborated with doctors, chemists and scientists around the world, and sponsored research in specialized Dermatology Research Centres in France, Italy, Spain and the USA. Breakthrough advanced technologies were created to specifically solve the prevalent skin problems.

Finally Cosmedic was born.

Research and Development

• Cosmedic Research and Development is led by a Scientific Advisory Team consisting of dermatologists and physicians from around the world along with chemists, scientists and other science leaders.
• Cosmedic collaborates with specialized Dermatology Research Centres in France, Italy, Spain and the USA to create breakthrough advanced skin care technologies.
• The Cosmedic research and development department thus ensures that each and every product is dermatologist formulated, tested and approved.
• Cosmedic sets the standard for providing scientific proof on our skincare technologies. All Cosmedic formulations are approved through stringent clinical trials conducted over a significant period of time.
• Each product is extensively tested on human volunteers for safety and efficacy to ensure that our product claims are based on unbiased, measurable and consistent results.
• Every product is formulated to be hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, vegetarian and gentle enough to be used in your regular skin care regimen.

Cosmedic Skin Care Technologies

Cosmedic believes in innovation. Here are just a few of our revolutionary scientific breakthroughs created for your skin.

• Sali-QTM complex - The only Salicylic Acid delivery complex that heals the skin barrier to prevent irritation, side effects or further bacterial insult.
• Alpha-QTM complex - The only Alpha Hydroxy Acid delivery complex that heals the skin barrier and moisturizes to prevent irritation or side effects.
• Concentrated Hydroxy Complex - Proprietary combination of Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Natural Moisturizing Factors decreases irritation and the risk of side effects while maintaining optimal efficacy.
• CeraNMF complex - a skin care breakthrough that combines a specified proportion of Ceramides to essential Natural Moisturizing Factors to exponentially increase moisturisation.
• Cosmedic Gel-Emulsion Technology - a gel-lotion emulsion that actively delivers moisture, without the greasy or sticky after-effects.
• Cosmedic Self-Sterilizing Applicator - a revolutionary packaging technology that ensures self-sterilization after each application for safe and healthy use.

Each and every innovation is dermatologist approved and is a proprietary advancement in skin care technology.

 Cosmedic has a wide range of products depending upon skin conditions like Acne, Pigmentation, Sensitive Skin and Dry skin. All the products can be viewed here

Acne products

Products for Pigmentation

 

Sensitive Skin

Disclaimer - Information and photographs taken from website

Blog Sale

Hey Girls,

Hope you are doing great. I am putting up a small blog sale. Please take a look and let me know if there's anything which catches your fancy. 

• Sale is for Indian Residents only. 
• Prices and all necessary details are mentioned in the photographs itself. If you have any doubts or need clarification, Please don't hesitate to email me at below email address. 
• Shipping charges are Rs.50-70, No shipping on NYX Studio Perfect Photo - Loving Primer. 
• Payments accepted by Bank Transfers. 
• Please leave a comment here or email me at blushandtheblog@hotmail.com. 

All products are in same condition as they appear in photographs and I will take every possible care to prevent any damage while shipping.

Take care Beauties. 

My Haul from Apothica

Hey Girls,

I just could not contain myself from sharing the pictures of my Haul from Apothica. Wait, before you start scrolling down to take a look at the pictures. The funniest thing is that it has not reached me yet, but is with a lovely girlfriend in USA, who is coming to India on 14th Jan...Sigh. Long wait, I tell you. Till then, take a look.

 These are the things I hauled. Most of the products are skincare with the only makeup is the Thebalm Mary Lou Manizer. It has some awesome reviews over the blogosphere. 

Pre de Provence Heart Soap  Tea Rose  

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm 

Burt's Bees Miracle Salve

derma e Tea Tree and E Antiseptic Creme

Thebalm Mary Lou Manizer 

The best part was that I grabbed the Thebalm Mary Lou Manizerand it was out of stock the next day. It still is. Yay. Otherwise, I never would have been able to get this pretty little highlighter. 

Just stay tuned for the photos and reviews.

Pond’s launches Gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

Awaken to the Glow of Gold with

New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

Real gold serum concentrate and a rich vitamin complex infused in little capsules to recapture your youthful radiance.

Ask a woman what bothers her most about her skin and chances are that she will say dryness. It’s true; dryness is a common problem for women, regardless of skin type. However, what they don’t know is that as they age the skin dryness is a symptom and not the problem itself.

At Pond’s, we took up the task to study this deep rooted problem. What we found in our research was startling. The dryness women experience when they are young is different from the dryness when their skin starts ageing. And dry skin is more prone to dullness. So, we asked ourselves, how could we help women combat this dryness and recapture their youthful glow?

The Pond’s Institute knows that dry skin is different and struggles more to recapture the radiance of youth. That’s why Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich products, infused with real gold serum concentrate, are especially designed for dry skin to provide the extra, rich care it needs to recapture the radiance of youth.

 

New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

For the first time from Pond’s, luxurious and high-performance nighttime formulation with real gold serum concentrate and a rich vitamin complex is captured for you in the New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules. As your skin goes through a lot during the day, the little capsule with combined gold serum concentrate and vitamin complex deeply* nourishes dry skin cells overnight. Its anti-ageing ingredient CLA also fights the tell-tale signs of ageing, so that you wake up youthful and glowing.

 

The little capsules are not only effective but also easy to apply. Before going to bed, just break open a capsule and gently massage the rich formulation on your skin with upward circular motion. Use it every evening as part of your daily skin care routine.

Pond’s recommends using these 3 products together forming your own little regime. It will make sure your dry skin stays deeply nourished and you achieve the best results.

Day Regime: For a glowing start to the day 

Step 1: Get rid of the impurities on your skin with Pond’s gold radiance™ Facial Foam or Self Foaming Cleanser

Step 2: Treat your skin with Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Serum and then apply Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Day Cream over it.

Night Regime: To recapture youthful radiance overnight

Step 1: Thoroughly cleanse your skin to remove any impurities with Pond’s gold radiance™ Facial Foam or Self Foaming Cleanser

Step 2: Massage your skin with the new Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules every evening

The New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules is now available at leading retail outlets across India and priced at Rs. 2499 for 12ml.

So, treat your skin with the New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules and recapture your youthful radiance overnight.

*in epidermal layer of skin

 

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