Vanity Rehab

2018 is coming to an End and I am very Excited about the New Beginnings with 2019!(will announce it soon) Yayyy! Now, who doesn't get excited with the 'Best' and 'Worst' lists and conclusions!? Best and Worst Movie of 2018, Best and Worst Gadgets of 2018, Best and Worst Cars of 2018, Best and Worst Diets of 2018, Best and Worst Smartphone Trends of 2018, Everything Best and Worst of 2018...... But wait, You were Expecting a "Best and Worst Natural Beauty and Lifestyle products of India 2018 Round-up" from Me Right? Infact, that is what anyone would expect that from any Beauty Blogger. But, i decided to Swim Against the Current! Because, just like that fish in the picture below, A Truth Flashed in my mind.

 First, i thought i will do a Best and Worst of 2018 breakdown but, later when i was about to list them all, a Question Flashed in my head: Is there ever an 'Absolute' for Best? Can that Thirst for 'The Best' ever be Quenched? Nah...Not really. The WAR will Forever be ON! For example: Some people Love Eggnog whereas some people Loathe it(i am one of them). Some people Love Ranveer Singh(i am one of them) and some people Loathe him! So, It's always "To Each His Own". Agree?

I am not telling this Randomly but by my Experience. Because, all these products were 'Best' for me in one climatic/water condition but when i used them in other climatic/water conditions, they weren't really 'The Best' ones. And sometimes, a product dearly loved by my friend or family member was an Absolute nightmare for me! Every one of you might have gone through similar experiences. Right? So, i decided to provide a link to all the products that i Loved at one point or the other and Let YOU DECIDE what could be THE BEST for YOU according to your preference and the conditions you live in. And, since this post has a political vibe to it, let me make it clear that i am not against any blogger who chooses to do the Best and Worst listings. This was just My Personal Choice. Do Not Miss the End. ;)

Here is the picture of all products without that huge red sticker:



So, here's the List of Review links:

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  Seer Secrets Aloe vera & Guduchi Hydrating Retexturing Facial Serum Review.

Seer Secrets Lemon Cypress Japanese Mint Active Silver Ion Deodorant Cream Review. A Boon for Chronic/Bed-ridden Patients and Trekkers.

Fun Review: BON Organics Pet Soap Review.

BON Organics Jasmine Water Review. Much more than just plain ol' Jasmine and water!

Seer Secrets Sabdariffa Tisane Herbal Tea Review. An Excellent Floral Source of Vitamin C!

LOTD: Jaggi Jasoos - A look inspired by Jagga Jasoos.

Seer Secrets Rambutan, Dates and Liquorice Lip Scrub Review. A Gourmet Lip Treat!

Seer secrets Raw Mango, Paprika and Mint Lip Plumper Review. One Hot Lippy Deal!

Forest essentials Iced Pomegranate and Kerala Lime Body mist Review.

Review: Seer secrets Jasmine and Orange Soothing Yogurt Enzyme Body cleanser Review.

Review: Forest essentials Iced Pomegranate and Kerala Lime Silkening Shower wash Review

Bon Lip Stain/Tint - Strawberries(Red) Review. A product that any Natural beauty Lover Couldn't Live Without!

BON Rose Gulkand Toner Review. A GEM from BON Organics.

Seer Secrets Quantum Quattro Gemstone Bath bar Review. A Gem or A Grim?

Do Bandar Citrus Lip Butter Review.

Pro Nature Organic Atta Vermicelli Review. A 'Health'ified and 'Taste'ified Staple.

Soulfull Millet Smoothix Review. A New Launch from Soulfull.

Pro nature Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Review. The Magic of Organic Himalayan Apples.

Juicy Chemistry Choco-Mint Lip Butter Review.

Aroma Essentials Neem Face wash Review

What did you feel about this post? Felt like Sharing it with everyone? or, Felt like throwing a bucket full of Eggnog at me? :P Leave your Honest opinions in the Comments Section below.When i am saying "Honest", I Mean It! I Really Mean It! Ranveer singh promise! Kasam re kasam Simmba kasam! :D

See you all in 2019 with Exciting New Plans! ;D

Infinite Love,

Siri.

Let's see if the Do Bandars succeeded with this Do Bandar Citrus Lip Butter for Humans. :D

Price: 200/- INR.

Ingredients:

Notice the texture. And also 'Teddy'. I just now realized that he exists in there. :P <3 

Review:

At First Touch, you will scream your hearts out saying “Why on earth did I buy this piece of ‘Rock’ in the name of ‘Do Bandar Citrus Lip Butter’!?”  But once you know how to handle it, this will become your Sweet pot…Your most loved Lip-care Possession. Yes, I screamed too. Because, the lip butter was so hard that I had to swipe nearly 10-15 times to get a tiny bit of it on my finger and then after that, the second set of struggles begin – ‘Applying it on my lips’. It is so solid textured that I had to drag it so hard on my lips for it to get applied. And I had to repeat that step for nearly 6-8 times to cover every nook and corner of my lips. Obviously, I was exhausted.

But, I wanted to make it work somehow because, I felt that It will definitely be Amazing if only the texture was a little softer. So, I tried putting it in the sun to soften it but failed because, you know… Bangalore weather/Sun. :/ For the second trial, since I do not have a hair drier, I used the gas stove burner. I just held it at a comfortable height where I can handle the heat for 1-2 minutes. And…….Guess what! It Worked!

From then, This little tub of lip butter has become one of my most favourite Lip care possessions! Oh my…it amazingly seals the Moisture in your lips. Fills all the crevices and lines because of it’s texture and makes your lips look Smooth, Satin Matte and Magically Plump! Ah, I love it! It does give a faint ‘orange’ish overcast but that looks pretty too! And, it smells faintly of Sharp Orange.

Final words: In One Word- “SuperAmazinglyFantastic”! Ahem…that is definitely a Single Word. ;P :D

If you are an Indian, You can definitely have 1 minute patience because, this softens up Faster than Maggi noodles. Hence, You Qualify to Run and Get Your Hand on This little Tubby of Do Bandar Citrus Lip butter which is definitely worth more than 200/- INR.

Rating: If you are so Lazy that you can’t even cook Maggi, then: 4.5/5. And if you regularly cook maggi without any effort, then: 10/5.

Update: Do bandar told that after hearing so many complaints about the 'Hard' texture, they've made a Softer version of the lip butter! So, you need not qualify with Maggi noodles anymore! :D

Availability: Nykaa.com for 180/- INR and Amazon.in

P.S: Psssttt…Did Maggi Ever Cook Under 2 Mins for you? If yes, I Bow Down to You! ;D

Have you used Do Bandar Lip Butters? Let me know in the Comments section below. And also don’t forget to Answer the Maggi Question. ;D

******

Infinite Love,

Siri.

Here is the Review of one of my Most Favourite Lip Balms after the Dr.Hauschka's Lip Care Stick. The Juicy Chemistry Choco-Mint Lipbalm. Read on to know why i love it so much.

Ingredients: Avocado oil, Natural vitamin E, Sweet Almond oil, Beeswax, Shea butter, Peppermint essential oil, Coco powder.
In the Background: That's my jack fruit leaf that has started decaying but with it's Leaf Skeleton Network still intact. Beautiful it was!

Looks Brown but, doesn't give any colour whatsoever.
In the Background: Fresh Colocasia leaf/Arbi ka patta in my Backyard.

Review:

I was in desperate need of a lip balm last winter and i started searching for a heavily moisturizing one because my lips were almost tearing up! So i looked up online for reviews and found out that the juicy chemistry lip balms were some of the best. But, out of that desperation, i bought this Choco-Mint lipbalm in the wrong season! Because this lip balm, as much as it moisturizes, that much it freezes too! Yes, it almost froze my lips! Meaning, it is that 'Strongly Minty'. This could've happened because my skin has become really sensitive. But, it is Amazing Amazzzing Amazzzzzzingly moisturizing! I only had to Re-apply once during the whole day. And it smells Delish!

Rating: 10/5. Yes, Seriously!

Final words: Seriously the best moisturizing Lip balm i've used after the Dr.Hauschka's Lip care Stick.

I might have bought it in the wrong season, but since now is the Right season, So, Go get yourselves one! :)

P.S: This week, and the week after, you are going to read many more Natural Lip Balm Reviews. ;)

Have you used this variant of juicy chemistry lip balm? how was your experience? Do share with me in the comments section below.

******
Infinite Love,
Siri.