Skincare
What is Kumkumadi Tailam?
I am frequently asked about Kumkumadi Tailam, which is the premiere face oil that is based on Ayurvedic principles.
Product review
Forest Essentials’ Noor Nikhaar Cheek Tint product review
***I have no connection to Forest Essentials’ in any shape or form. I am a paying customer and my product review is in my current status as a non-affiliated, independent skincare blogger.” Introduction Forest Essentials’ shortly after International Women’s Day
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Forest Essentials’ Silk Skin Tint
Forest Essentials’ recently expanded into colour cosmetics, with their lip balms. Recently, they added a skin tint, cheek tint and an eye product.
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Kama Ayurveda vs Forest Essentials which produces the better products?
After road-testing Forest Essentials (240 days) and Kama Ayurveda (30 days), I can now suggest best-in-class of each luxury Ayurveda range.
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Eladi Hydrating Ayurvedic Face Cream by Kama Ayurveda
This is the product review for Kama Ayurveda’s bestselling day Eladi face cream. I have used this product over a 30 day period.
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UMA brow oil product review
This is the first hair product that I am reviewing and I am excited because there are so few brow products on the market.
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Kama Ayurveda Pure Rosewater product review
This is a 100% pure rosewater product, that is made in India. Its made using steam distillation, which preserves amongst other things, fragrance and natural colour.
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Kama Ayurveda Rose Face Cleanser
Product review of Kama Ayurveda’s face cleanser. Aloe vera, rose and jasmine essential oils feature prominently in this product.
Shopping reviews
5 things to buy in London now
I want to portray the image that I (really) do not enjoy shopping as much as I used to. That COVID-19 is the pandemic I have been eagerly awaiting, so that I may realise the finite nature of life and
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UMA anti-aging body scrub
This is the second product I am reviewing from the uber chic brand, Uma oils. Given the disappointment that was the uma brightening face mask, I am keeping my fingers crossed as I try this product.
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Product road-test: Kama Ayurveda one month road-test
What am I testing? I will be road testing products from Kama Ayurveda, UMA and Elizabeth Arden. Kama Ayurveda In pre-COVID-19 times, I went to a physical Kama Ayurveda store, where I spoke to a human being (and not a
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Forest Essentials’ Lip Balm and Lip Scrub
This is a lip cream (and not balm) and scrub duo that costs less than USD 20. Despite the low price point is it worth the money?
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Forest Essentials Facial Cleansing Paste
In my previous blog, “How does a cleanser work?” I have indicated that cleansers by necessity can and do, damage your skin barrier. A damaged skin barrier is characterised by some/all of these: Tightness (especially after washing) Roughness Dryness Skin
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UMA Ultimate Brightening Face Mask
This is a US$ 70 face mask. It’s Made in the USA, but it would appear that the product raw materials are entirely sourced from the Founder’s family farm/estate in India. I can’t help but visualise this as Tata Harper’s