Shikha Says:
Hello dearies! Another edition of the Velvette box is here. Everytime I just show you the products and promise an indepth review for the next time but this time it is gonna be different. I took so long to publish this post coz I wanted to use the samples properly and provide you with detailed reviews along with the showcasing. So without further ado let the games (?!?) begin 😀
Front and Back of the sachet. There were 5 such ones. |
List of Ingredients |
Folding the sachet to get the serum |
Cabotine De Gres Perfume:
This a spicy floral perfume which smells awesome. It lends a hint of mystery (atleast I felt so). I love the way they have given the notes of the perfume (the different scents in it) in the shape of a pyramid. I have smelt the fragrance before. It is exactly the same as some other perfume, cant recollect which, so I did some research and found it being compared to Dior Poison Tendre. Hmm have to check it out but I know I have smelt it elsewhere. I think that it can work for both day and night, spicy enough for night and daring enough (if you get my drift) for day. Love it! It costs Rs. 2200 to Rs. 3325/- for the full sized ones.
Bath & Body Works Cashmere Glow Body Lotion:
Oooo another great product. It provides great moisturization and a healthy looking glow (not fake shimmer glow) for 5-6 hours at least. Light peach colored liquid with a butterscotch/caramel smell to it. It contains the goodness of shea, jojoba and vitamin e. My hands have become really dry this winter coz I have to work around the house and these have been a life saver. I don’t have to keep reaching for it again and again like other so called hand lotions. Just slap em on and I’m good for next 5 hours or until I wash my hands (obviously :p). Another addition to the purchase list. Costs Rs. 810/- for the full size.
Anna Andre Deluxe Cream Lipstick – Shade 40201:
Ok let me start with describing the product to you. The shade is “earthy pink” which I would describe as a brownish tone pink. The texture is awesome and it glides on so smoothly giving your lips a nice moisturized look and feel. The color would compliment a lot of Indian skin tones. Because it is creamy in nature it transfers fast and does not stay on for too long. It is a thick pencil format which has a twisting base so no sharpening required.
Having said all that I have my doubts about it brand wise. It is portrayed as a French brand from some famous French makeup artist. But when I did my research I did not find a single review from an international blog. All the reviews were mainly done by Indian blogs. Secondly the packing finish and look is very cheap. I don’t think any self respecting French brand would have such kind of packing, they are known for their impeccable taste after all. If I saw this brand in a store I would completely pass over it thinking it to be some cheap Indian brand. I don’t mean to be critical or nasty when I say this (please accept my apologies) my point is to question the price tag. It costs Rs. 430/- for full sized product which I feel is a little much for such a brand. The product is nice but for me it is not worth the price tag. I can pick something similar for a lesser price tag.
That wraps up the December box divas! I hope I didn’t disappoint this time. I will try to post such detailed reviews for future boxes. And yes I do intend to catch up with the pending ones :p. So until next time – Be safe! Ciao!