Hypercity opened near my place quite some time back, but the first few times I went there, I never really liked it much plus it seemed wayyy too crowded. I might never have gone back there, but then Lush opened a small store there, and suddenly Hypercity seemed a really nice place :P It isn't very crowded, either, so I did a bit of shopping there last weekend. Here's what I picked up:
I have never tried anything from Kama Ayurveda before. I loved the steel tins the products come packaged in.
History and English lessons over.
And really late, but hope all my evil Mallu friends had a great Onam :D
Did you all do anything useful or just sit at home sipping chai and chit-chatting???
My Weekend Shopping Haul from Lush and Kama Ayurveda
Kama Ayurveda Ubtan Soap-Free Body Cleanser (Scrub/Skin Polisher)
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| Kama Ayurveda Mridul Face Cleanser (Review HERE) |
I have never tried anything from Kama Ayurveda before. I loved the steel tins the products come packaged in.
From cute packaging to no packaging - Lush shampoo bar, Godiva (Review HERE).
According to the popular story, Lady Godiva took pity on the people of Coventry, who were suffering grievously under her husband's oppressive taxation. Lady Godiva appealed again and again to her husband, who obstinately refused to remit the tolls. At last, weary of her entreaties, he said he would grant her request if she would strip naked and ride through the streets of the town. Lady Godiva took him at his word and, after issuing a proclamation that all persons should stay indoors and shut their windows, she rode through the town, clothed only in her long hair. Only one person in the town, a tailor ever afterwards known as Peeping Tom, disobeyed her proclamation in one of the most famous instances of voyeurism. In the story, Tom bores a hole in his shutters so that he might see Godiva pass, and is struck blind. In the end, Godiva's husband keeps his word and abolishes the onerous taxes. - Wikipedia :-)
History and English lessons over.
NYX Liquid Eyeliner - Brown (Review HERE)
I found a small NYX counter at Hypercity, and the SA there was super helpful and friendly. I picked up only an eyeliner - didn't really want anything because I don't really know what's good and what's not at NYX.And really late, but hope all my evil Mallu friends had a great Onam :D
LOL..Wicked wingie..On second thoughts, thank you for the Link Love :-)
ReplyDeleteBtw, I forgot to mention the Lush counter at Hypercity..And you stay close by?
Ooh yeah..belated Onam wishes to you too.
ReplyDeleteI had yummy sadya which me n my co sis whipped up.hehe.Gave MIL some rest. Then some family time and back to the grind.
Hehehe..of course of course its link love...its got nothing to do with me being too lazy to note down prices, take pics :P :P Yup..close by - 15 min car.
ReplyDeleteoh okies..so WW is lazy too eh?? thats news..
ReplyDeleteMe too stay close by ;-P
No no I am not lazy..who said I am lazy..don't you go by all those horrible comments on IMBB. I work and work and work. WW???? OMG..Jomol is the wingeee..and I am the wicked wingee...:D :D :D
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Hypercity stocks kama, I wanted their coconut oil. Will chk out the mumbai one :)
ReplyDeleteCoconut oil? I saw some dark brown oil - sesame oil based treatment.
ReplyDeleteNever sa Kama in hypercity and this rangoli is your work Rads..hmm pretty talented u r...Good girl..Pat on your back!!!
ReplyDeleteRangoli - I think we got the whole neighborhood up the way hubby and me argued and argued and made a mess of this :-( but thanks for the pats :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteI read on Anamika's blog, I think, that they have launched a new extra virgin organic coconut oil. Was talking about that. But I am loving sesame oil also these days, so will not mind chking that out too :)
ReplyDeleteOhh okk..guess I missed that post!
ReplyDeleteNice haul Rads, I love Kama's Mridul cleanser, should work for you too, do let me know how you like the other 2 pdts, I was planning to buy the body cleanser next, have'nt seen the mask here yet :)
ReplyDeleteNice rangoli too
Renuca
I liked the cleanser - haven't opened the other packets yet. How do you use the cleanser? I usually wash my face and moisturize and go to sleep..so used this cleanser at that time. Amn't too sure - can you absolutely stop using soap and use only this???
ReplyDeletegah - i lost my make up bag so i just need new make up in general!
ReplyDeletegreat blog!
loving the posts
stop by some time xx
i have never used this product so don't know much about it..but after your post, I'll have to check this product.Nice hauls.
ReplyDeleteya I guess one can stop using soap completely, as this is quite effective in cleaning the face. I would love to use only this but I wash my face at least 2-3 a day so I dont think I shd use this alot esp since it also acts as a scrub. I normally use this in the morning and then moisturise :).Pls do a review on the mask when you can.
ReplyDeleteRadhika!!! You are so talented :)
ReplyDeleteI think I need to make a trip to Blore to chk out Nyx
Rakshanda - they do seem worth checking out from the little that I have used :-)
ReplyDeleteRenuca - its same here...my face does get quite oily by the end of the day, but I am trying to use only this at least once a day. Yes for sure, I will use the mask and the body cleanser and let you know.
Priya - you don't get this in Chennai??? NYX? I won't have known this is there in Blore if Poorni hadn't posted :D Come come to B'lore...and get Aarthi's bags too..heheheheheee
oh my i have been wondering about that plant mask since ages now...do a review soon. Take it as an order or a request. he he :P
ReplyDeleteI want NYX to come to Delhi. booo hoo. :(
Loved reading the Lush shampoo bar, Godiva story. Sigh! so many days since i read a short story. :(
ReplyDeleteThe bar looks cute in its nekkid form. :P
And ubtan review also. :P
ReplyDeleteOhh..I thought NYX was everywhere and I was the last one to go take a peep at it. No?? Not there in Delhi??? YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YIPEEEEEEEEEEE..err...oh so saad..heheheheeee
ReplyDeleteOh okkkzz..will use once or twice and review. That nekkkid bar - Godiva - is smells just like jasmine flowers..might be too strong a smell for some hoomans me think.
ReplyDeleteHeyyy the rangoli is soo beautiful!! I recently bght the Kama facial cleanser...hope it works as well for me too....Sadly the hypercity here has stopped stocking Kama prdts
ReplyDelete@ Tanveer : The malad hypercity does not keep kama products any more..
HD
Hiiiii HD..you missed me at IMBB today eh??? Hehhehee..did you see that Minnie..where were you yesterday when we needed you!!! Rati and I almost got killed by that Minnie Mee..oops back to your comment..tx :D :D
ReplyDeleteI've been using this Kama cleanser and I love it :)
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear child Aarthi, have a problem...wayyyy too many products you are using and loving...let me take some off your hands..the EL stuff...the Clinique stuff..:D :D :D
ReplyDeleteHe he.. Rads that is so mean when you have ur Sheishedo and Chanel why do you need anything from this poor one ;)
ReplyDeleteBut I wannnnt more..I want all your gifts...I want Lancome glosses...I wannnnntttttttt...greeeen monster cries :P :P
ReplyDeleteI'd been a regular to hypercity stores here at Mumbai for last few years but never noticed if they had this particular product Kama Ayurveda on their shelves..thanks for the cue! I know whats my mission this weekend :P
ReplyDeleteOh HD mentioned its not available at the one in Malad but happy hunting :-) Bangalore is smaller and we have only one Hypercity - easier to search :D
ReplyDeletehey do review ubtan , the SA was giving me that saying its their best product :) but i thought nooo and controlled:)
ReplyDeleteso would like to hear ur reviews
and m loving lush these days all thanks to u:)
Oh okk..I really didnt know much about this product but picked it up anyway...hope it is true what the SA claimed :D
ReplyDeleteOh, love the packaging of the Kama products! Looks so clean and pretty :) I've no tips on good NYX products, sorry! I don't seem to use them that much :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the packaging - thats the one reason I picked it up :D :D I bought the eyeliner - NYX - but now I am finding the lining wand/stick (?) too long for my fingers...sighhhh!
ReplyDeleteHii... all the Kama Products in Bangalore are available at the Good Earth store... happy Shopping..
ReplyDeleteHii Anon..Tx for the info...Good Earth..Inner Ring Road?
ReplyDeleteGood Earth
ReplyDeleteKengeri, Mysore Road
Bangalore, Karnataka 560060
080 26727239
Hiii..tx again Anon :) :) Kengeri is just too far for me, though :-((
ReplyDeleteHey!
ReplyDeleteI was just looking reviews on some of the Kama products and i came across your blog :)! I live in Australia and was looking buying some products online but of course i wanna make sure i do my research first.
I just had a few questions!! I promise i won't ask too many hehe :)
How long does the soap-free cleanser last for? It is a decent size? And have you tried their Miraculous Beauty Fuild? I cant seem to find any reviews on it :(. Lastly, have you experimented with Forest Essentials Products? Any recommendations will be highly appreciated.
I just briefly went through your blog for this month and i figure your a big skincare/makeup junkie :p. I'd like to make a recommendations from my size hehe. Because i'm not sure you might have heard of this brand since its Australian. Its called Jurlique and their products only have natural ingredients.
http://www.jurlique.com.au/page/home?loc=au
I absolute favourites are:
- the Herbal Recovery Gel: it smells gorgeous and most importantly it leaves your skin so soft and prevent premature aging
- Citrus Silk Finishing Powder: my favourite thing at the moment!! Its perfect for setting your foundation and it smells absolutely beautiful too. But best of ALL it has no TALC which is so rare these day i tell ya. A must have
- Intense Recovery Mask: I have been using this mask for 2 months now and i'm lovely my skin. It leaves it smooth and glowing.
Ok im gonna stop raving on haha. I was only here to look for reviews not give reviews lol. But i just thought you might like this range and yeah. Don't think there are any places in India that would sell these products but you can defo buy them online if you find yourself intrigued.
Cheers
Oh shoot i didnt realise itd be that long. And sorry about my gazillion Typos!! Multitasking is never good!
ReplyDeleteUpasana - Hii..Kama Soap-Free Cleanser lasts a long while though the quantity doesn't seem too much. There is a post on it on the blog. Forest Essentials - not tried it myself - so no idea :-(
ReplyDeleteAnd tx for the product recommendations :)
Yeah it does look like a tiny 'Dibba' ae. You know i feel quite silly buying it online now because i was in India in August. Only if i had knew about the brand then i wouldn't have to pay 5x the actual price! Gr! I am literally kicking myself. How much did you pay for it if you remember off the top of your head?
ReplyDeleteI think it was Hypercity i went to when i was in Bangalore for a day. Not sure, but they had Lush there. Damn i shouldve done my research earlier!
Anyways. Thank you : )