Fab Bag August 2020

Whenever I sit down in front of the laptop to write about my personal experience on the Fab Bag monthly subscription, I find myself going back to the memory lane when I was just a graduate student who was getting intrigued by the mysterious and fascinating world of beauty. I used to watch non-Indian YouTubers talk about makeup products and brands that weren’t available in India, which was how I got to learn about the brand ‘Wet n Wild’. In my defense, no, Hok Makeup and Nykaa were not launched until then so we had limited skincare and makeup brands to choose from. And since I became experimentative and willing to try out new things in the beauty sphere, I always looked up to subscription boxes because they catered value for money. I have had my share of experiences with different subscription bags available in India and there were times when some of them sent broken or expired items and didn’t bother to replace it. But I remember that my Fab Bag pouch once had a manufacturing flaw and when I wrote to their team, they sent me another one!

 

Since then, there was no going back and I settled for the long term subscription of Fab Bag! It’s been more than two years now and I have genuinely started looking forward to a new month and new subscription bag of the brand. This time, my Fab Bag courier was delivered to me on 02^nd August 2020. I took the necessary precautions while sanitizing the courier and contents inside. When I ripped the cardboard courier with a knife (yes, it looks and sounds weird, but I prefer kitchen knife instead of scissors), I was astonished to see the pouch itself! Immediately I took its pictures and posted a story on my IG.

 

Before I start revealing everything in the introduction itself, let’s begin with the unboxing!

The Tri-Oomph August Fab Bag Pouch

The Tri-Oomph August Fab Bag Pouch:

The Tri-Oomph August Fab Bag pouch comes in a white faux-leather clutch that has a beautiful floral print on the backside. The pouch has a scalloped end with zipper closure and it folds over with a snap fastener. It looks really fancy and I can definitely see myself using it as a clutch. Overall, it is very innovative and I’m really happy with the bag.

Makeup Selection Process:

For the month of August, there will be a combination of 5 Makeup & Beauty Essentials. The choice of 2 Makeup and 1 Beauty products are available for monthly or long term subscribers. In the makeup section, subscribers will be given the option to select from the different shades of Disguise Velvet Glow Multistick and previously sampled full-sized products, such as BRICK New York Ultimate Matte Liquid Lipstick, DISGUISE Feather - Light Matte Liquid Lip Cream, N'LFE Lipstick Powder Matte and Wet N Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Metallic Eyeshadow. In the skincare section, you can opt either for the Palmers Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion or Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion.

 

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

The Fab Bag discount code is only applicable for the 3, 6 or 12-month subscription plan.

 

Products Inside July Fab Bag:

 

Disguise Velvet Glow Multistick - 63 Champagne Moonshine

Price: Rs. 600

Until recently, the brand Disguise was completely new for me as I had not heard its name. But that changed when Fab Bag sent out Disguise Feather Light Matte Lip Cream a couple of months ago, which had a really creamy, lightweight and comfortable formula. Due to my liking to the lip cream, I was happy to pick Disguise Velvet Flow Multistick in ‘63 Champagne Moonshine’. After testing the product, I felt it is going to be really helpful as Indian festivities have now started. Even though we can’t go out, there’s no harm in getting dressed up for a video call with friends and family. As the name suggests, the Glow Multistick can be used as a highlighter, eyeshadow, eyeliner and a lip topper. It glides onto the skin really well and its creamy texture makes it easy to blend! Also, because it comes in a twist open chubby stick format, it is really handy and convenient to carry along.

 

Perfect Stay - fx Color Nail Lacquer - Shade 121

Price: Rs. 199

Short nails or long, I love applying nail paint to them because freshly painted nails look so beautiful. This is one of the reasons why I add to cart some unique nail lacquer colors whenever I see that my cart still hasn’t received free shipping. For instance, recently when I was ordering the Dot & Key Zit Zapping Skin Clarifying Serum and Dot & Key Pollution + Acne Defense Green Clay Mask Combo, I also bought along with the Colorbar Nail Lacquer in ‘Lilac Cosmo’. Anyways, coming to the Perfect Stay - fx Color Nail Lacquer, it’s definitely a new brand but these nail polishes do not take ages to dry, which is what impatient people like me want. The shade 121 is a perfect maroon color that would go well with ethnic and western wear alike.

 

Brick New York Ultimate Matte Liquid Lipstick - Soft Fuschia 01

Price: Rs. 499

Again, I had this lipstick in the Double Dibs January 2020 Fab Bag and now I know about the brand because of my long term subscription. The Brick New York Ultimate Matte Liquid Lipstick has a slightly thin consistency but it sets completely matte in no time. The shade ‘Soft Fuschia 01’ has a violet tint and I think it looks quite good on me. I haven’t really tested the longevity of this lipstick as of now but I can definitely see myself wearing it.

 

Mom’s Therapy Coffee Body Scrub

Price: Rs. 325

I don’t remember exactly how many years ago, but I got a chance to try out a couple of products from Mom’s Therapy, which included their eyebrows growing oil and coffee body scrub. Personally, I love skin and body care products that are made with coffee because of its goodness as well as fragrance. This body scrub assists in boosting the skin’s collagen while smoothening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is made using natural coffee beans, Chicory, Demerara, Black Sesame Oil, Vitamin E and Glycerin. I am looking forward to using it on days when I’d be removing hair from legs.

 

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion

Price: Rs. 50 for 11 ml

Four years ago, Palmer’s was also a new brand for me, but I got introduced to it when I received the Cocoa Butter Formula - Skin Therapy Oil in December 2016 Fab Bag. Now, I’m well versed about the brand and e-commerce websites on which they are available. It recently launched the Coconut Oil Formula range, which includes Coconut Water Facial Moisturizer, Coconut Sugar Body Scrub and Coconut Oil Cleansing Balm. These products have been in my wish list for some time now, which is why I was glad to see that their products were added in this month’s Fab Bag. Anyways, when I tried the Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Anti-Oxidant Firming Lotion, I was amazed to see how lightweight, easy to penetrate and non-greasy the lotion felt on the skin. It also has a coconut-like fragrance, which is really pleasant!

 

Total Worth of the Products: INR 1,673

Total Savings: INR 1,074 approximately

 

Pros:

1. Four Full-Sized Products Inside
2. Fancy Faux-Leather Fold-Over Clutch
3. Three Makeup Items to Look Forward To!

 

Cons:

1. None!

 

TGL’s Final Verdict:

I would definitely recommend people to lay their hands on the Tri-Oomph August Fab Bag as it not only has a quirky name but a pretty faux-leather clutch with 3 Makeup Products and other beauty essentials that you’d genuinely like. Also, they have makeup selection available on all subscriptions, which will ensure you get what you want!

 

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Deyga Organics Products Review

My keenness to try out new skincare/makeup brands has helped me to connect with you guys out there for last five years. Yes, I started blogging in 2015 although it was in complete isolation and for the first year I wasn’t really doing anything to promote my blog. For that matter, I never seriously told people about this and only my parents knew about it. I consider myself lucky that my parents were supportive of it the whole time; they even helped me in taking pictures, would critically comment about my photography, help me get new backdrops and listened to my blabbering when I was clueless about the technicalities of blogging like SEO, etc. Although sometimes I have to cut down my time on other things to pay attention to this blog, it’s been so close to me all the while that neglecting it keeps bothering me. So, I’m still inconsistent with my posts but behind the scenes, I think I’m doing pretty much fine by doing and reviewing things that I want to, instead of being swayed by the pressure to push out content.

 

Before it turns into a ‘what I learnt over the past five years’ post, I’d like to go back to the reason why I’m here today. A couple of weeks ago, I received my courier of Deyga Organics and as usual, I took my sweet little time to try out the products and jot down my opinion on them. As this post will include my take on three of their products. So, please help yourself to a hot/cold beverage or snack before going forth.

 

Let’s begin now, shall we?

About the Brand:

A natural take on beauty, at Deyga we believe in organic care for the body. A fusion of nature and goodness, we combine every particle by hand and bring to you an immersive experience of oneness with the earth. Our craftsmen celebrate raw, natural and organic beauty in every product they chisel.

When enriching oils play with nurturing ingredients, high performing anti-oxidants fuse with naturally occurring vitamins, purity meets wisdom, and you choose Deyga, a world of gentle, natural and ethical love is born. (Source: Brand’s Website)

 

The Six Pillars:

1. 100% Pure
2. Sustainable
3. Safe for Skin
4. Cruelty-Free
5. Traditional Recipes
6. Handcrafted with Love

 

Buy Online: Click HERE.

Deyga Organics Tea Tree Toner Review

Deyga Organics Tea Tree Toner Review

Description: Tea Tree Skin facial Toner remove any makeup and impurities, which can clog pores. The toner minimizes the appearance of pores, thus leaving the skin clean, healthy and refreshed.

 

Ingredients: Steam distilled tea tree leaves

 

How To Use:

1. Spray directly on your face to hydrate and refresh your skin.
2. Take an amount of tea tree toner on a cotton ball and gently apply on your face.
3. Can be used to dilute face packs.

 

Price: INR 490 for 100 ml

 

Shelf Life: 6 Months

 

Packaging:

The toner comes in a transparent plastic bottle with a dispenser that spritzes out an adequate amount of the content. Due to its see-through packaging, you can always tell how much of the toner is left. The packaging overall is convenient and you can travel along with it, although travelling nowadays is prohibited on account of the surging coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The new normal is travelling from your bedroom to the drawing-room and maximum to the balcony! 😂

 

My Experience: 

Until last year, I wasn’t really into toners or mists but nowadays I’m paying special attention to toning my face. I also discovered that the best time to apply toner (your first step of the skincare), is when you are still in the bathroom and your face is semi damp. This is one of the reasons why I have kept one of my toners there and the remaining in the closet. When I started using the Deyga Organics Tea Tree Toner, I was battling with a few of hormonal acne that greets me every month even when I hate them. The texture of this toner is pretty much like water owing to its ingredient and it doesn’t feel heavy on the face at all. I spritz some of it and after that I proceed with the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum. Over the time I have noticed that this toner helps me in preventing minor breakouts that happen due to humidity. Also, it didn't burn a hole in my pocket so I’m overall really happy with this one.

 

TGL’s Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Deyga Rose Scrub Review

Deyga Rose Scrub Review

Ingredients: Native Rose Petals, Lotus Petals, Beetroot Extract, Semolina, Aloe Vera Powder and Rice Flour.

 

How To Use:

1. Wet your skin
2. Scrub over face/hands/legs or elsewhere
3. Leave it on skin for 60 seconds to absorb
4. Rinse off.

 

Price: INR 570

 

Packaging: Deyga Rose Scrub comes in a plastic tub that has a screw-open lid. Most of their products have similar packaging format and they do mention all the vital details required for an aware consumer, such as price, ingredient, net weight, etc.

 

My Experience:

Initially, I thought it’s their body scrub, but thankfully I always read about the product before using it. As stated in the ‘how to use’, I decided to scoop out the scrub from its tub, which is in dry form, and mixed it with water since monsoon is making everything humid and I wasn’t willing to put anything hydrating except a moisturizer. Firstly, I was slightly disappointed with tub packaging for a face scrub because there came no spatula or wooden spoon along with it. I mean, it would have been a considerate idea and the user wouldn’t have to run around to get a spatula of their own while using the product. Now, I’m not sure if I was supposed to add more water or leave the concoction for a couple of minutes to combine better, but when I used it, the particles of the scrub kept falling off my face. It not only was almost off my face while I was halfway through exfoliation but it also created a mess. After I washed off my face, my skin felt smooth and radiant. However, going through that hassle again during the process doesn’t make me look forward to reusing it.

 

TGL’s Rating: 3/5⭐⭐⭐

 

Deyga Rose & Geranium Body Butter Review

Deyga Rose & Geranium Body Butter Review

Description:

Nurture your skin with Deyga’s Rose Geranium Body Butter. It is infused with the goodness of rose, which rejuvenates your skin with the heart notes of English Rose heightened by some warm woody notes.

 

Pure • Paraben-free  • Phthalate-free  • SLS-free   • Vegan

Other Benefits:

1. It helps in hydrating the skin.
2. It makes the skin soft and supple.
3. It moisturizes the skin for long hours.
4. It helps to delay the process of ageing.

 

Ingredients: Unrefined Shea Butter, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Rose Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil & Jojoba Oil

 

How To Use: Take some amount of rose body butter; apply it onto your skin daily; massage slowly, allowing your skin to absorb the nutrients; and re-apply as needed to rough/chapped areas of the skin.

 

Price: INR 550

 

Packaging: Similar to the Deyga Rose Scrub

 

My Experience: 

I’m not sure how this is even possible, but I have an extremely oily face and scalp. On the other hand, my hands and legs are extremely dry throughout the year! For most of my life, I’ve skipped on lotion and sunscreen, which is why I developed a lot of tanning on my hands when I was in graduation and I had to travel every day in DTC bus. That can also be because the ladies side was also where most of the sunlight would enter when I’d be heading to my college and in my school days I played almost everything in the ground even when it was scorching outside. Now, that I’m trying to mend my mistakes from the past, I have religiously started applying lotion/body butter, especially fancy ones so that I don’t skip on them. When I opened the Deyga Rose & Geranium Body Butter, I was expecting its fragrance to be very prominent, but it is not as it has no artificial fragrances, which is, of course, a good thing. The texture of this body butter is slightly on the heavier side but it melts quickly into the skin. To be honest, it has oil-like feel once it’s melted but without the stickiness. It did work well on my extremely dry skin. However, I feel people with other skin types would consider it appropriate for being used in winters instead of summers or monsoon.  

 

TGL’s Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Deyga Products Review (Conclusion):

Now that people are becoming aware of ingredients that are being added into their skincare products, brands with natural ingredients are selling out like hotcakes. Deyga Organics is also one such brand that manufactures its products using all-natural ingredients, which is why I had to give them a try. Based on my overall experience, I came across both good and average products. I think their Tea Tree Toner is my personal favorite as it helped me in keeping my skin free from small zits. On the other hand, their scrub didn’t make it to my personal favorites. Its formulation has room for improvement, which I hope the brand takes into consideration. Lastly, I have heard a great deal about how good their lip balms are so maybe I’d try them out next time.

 

Comment down below about your favorite all-natural skincare brands.

* PR package but 100% honest opinion.

Last month when the team of Fab Bag resumed their operations, I was really happy about it. I didn’t realize when it was the beginning of another month until the subscription box made way to my door (not literally because my apartment has implemented some restrictions because of COVID-19). For a day, I had to leave the courier box on my terrace untouched and then next day I sanitized it well and got the contents home. Today, we are delving straight into the Fab bag July 2020 review. So, let’s begin!

Fab Bag July 2020

Makeup Selection Process:

For the month of July, there will be a combination of 6 Makeup & Beauty Essentials. However, there will be no makeup selection this time. Every subscriber will be getting an Eye Makeup Combo of SUGAR Uptown Curl Lengthening Mini Mascara - 01 Black Beauty (Black) and SUGAR Wingman Waterproof Microliner - 01 I'll Be Black (Black). As wearing a mask has become essential nowadays due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), only our eye makeup will be visible and both these items are important while glamming up the eyes. Also, since monsoon calls for skipping onto heavy base makeup, you can just dab some compact and use eye makeup & you are good to go!

The Glimpse & Glamour Fab Bag Pouch

The Glimpse & Glamour Fab Bag Pouch:

When I was unboxing and sanitizing the Glimpse and Glamour July Fab Bag on the terrace, I was awestruck by the design and quirkiness of this month’s pouch. It is made using a transparent plastic, which I assume is to ensure that things don’t get drenched since the monsoon season is almost here in India. Also, it is relatively much easier to sanitize the pouch because of its material; so full marks on utility and easy sanitization. The pouch has pink and purple prints on some parts and the theme of the month has been written in black color to give a beautiful contrast. Overall, I absolutely love the pouch and I’m definitely going to flaunt it almost everywhere!

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

The Fab Bag discount code is only applicable for the 3, 6 or 12-month subscription plan.

Products Inside July Fab Bag:

 

Sugar Uptown Curl Lengthening Mini Mascara

Sugar Uptown Curl Lengthening Mini Mascara - 01 Black Beauty

Price: Rs. 299

 

A couple of weeks ago when e-commerce websites resumed their operations, I ordered three makeup items from the website of Sugar Cosmetics. I purchased the ‘Ace of Foundation Stick’ in 25 Maccchiato, ‘the Most Eligiblur Smoothening Primer’ and ‘the Uptwon Curl Lengthening Mascara’ as I was running out of these things and some intriguing offer was on-going. I have been using this mascara since some time now and to be honest, it truly justifies its name. The mascara wand is thin, which helps in coating every lash hair evenly, and the product assists in lengthening the lashes beautifully. When I’m shooting a makeup look for Instagram, I often use this mascara first to lengthen my lashes and another coat of the ‘Matte Look Lashes Push Up Mascara’ that also came in one of the subscriptions of Fab Bag. On a normal day, you can just put some mascara and lip gloss and you can rock that work video call!

 

Sugar Wingman Waterproof Microliner

Sugar Wingman Waterproof Microliner - 01 I’ll be Black

Full Size: Rs. 499

 

Since the lockdown, I have been noticing that my eyeliners have been drying out really fast. I’m absolutely clueless about its reason because I have tried keeping my sketch pen eyeliners upside down but when I’m using them over an eyeshadow, they stop working midway. I ultimately had to get a liquid eyeliner from Nykaa and for the time being, it’s doing fine. However, I am really happy that I have a new sketch eyeliner because they are super easy to work with and do not require the hassle of dipping the brush in the pot. Definitely looking forward to using this eyeliner but its packaging is so beautiful that I’m having a hard time ripping it off. Do you guys also face this issue? 😅

 

Mond'sub Avocado Nourishing & Tendering Face Mask

Mond’Sub Avocado Nourishing & Tendering Facial Mask

Full Size: Rs. 250

 

I remember the brand Mond’Sub because when in my initial years of blogging, I had collaborated with the brand. I have used their gold sheet mask, which we also got in Fab Bag some time ago. But the Avocado Nourishing & Tendering Facial Mask seems to be a new launch because I haven’t really seen it anywhere. The packaging of the mask is different from their other range of masks and it has avocadoes printed all over it. By the way, I didn’t really notice this earlier but when I sat down to write the review, I saw that there are 3 different masks in this month’s subscription, which is kinda cool! I will be using this sheet mask for the day when I wanna pamper my skin a bit because avocadoes are generally used for people with dry skin and mine is super oily.

 

Sirona Gold Ore Handmade Bath Soap

Sirona Gold Ore Handmade Bath Soap

Full Size: Rs. 190

 

I was starting to write about ‘Sirona Gold Ore Handmade Bath Soap’ but I decided to take a bath first so that my thoughts can be crystal clear about what I think of this soap. One thing that I absolutely love about handmade soaps from the brand is that they do not leave my skin dry and flaky. As much as my facial skin is oily, my hands are dry and they always look terrible if I don’t apply a body butter or lotion, which honestly, I forgot all the time. But with this soap, I’m really happy how soft my skin feels.

 

Tvakh Pink Clay Purifying Mask

Tvakh Pink Clay Purifying Mask

Price: Rs. 150 for 25 grams

 

Even before I had worked with the brand Tvakh, I had heard only good things about the brand and its products. Also, I have received this sample in my January 2020 Fab Bag and I have absolutely loved using this face pack. To be honest, I think once I will be done with the face masks I already have, I will be ordering the full size of this product. The ‘Pink Clay Clarifying Face Mask’ helps in cleaning congested pores, soothing down the skin and locking in the moisture. It is parabens-free, mineral oil-free and GMO-free and makes the skin radiant, soft, smooth and oil-free. Besides this, it also helps in calming inflammation or painful acne and helps in slight reduction of the size of small pimples.

 

Sugar Mask

Full Size: Rs. 99

 

The world is collectively fighting against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after its sudden outbreak in the December 2019. One of the ways through which the World Health Organization has suggested to prevent the spread of the pandemic is via social distancing measure and using a mask. The Government of central and state has also made it mandatory to wear a mask. Therefore, I’m really happy that the Fab Bag & Sugar Cosmetics team has been considerate about that.

Total Worth of the Products: INR 1,487

Total Savings: INR 888 approximately

 

Pros:

1. The unique design of the Fab Bag pouch.
2. Receiving 2 makeup products from Sugar
3. Getting a face pack and a sheet mask.

Cons:

1. NONE!

 

TGL’s Final Verdict:

Getting essentials like a mask; getting eye makeup products such as eyeliner and mascara from the brand Sugar Cosmetics; and getting every reason to pamper your facial skin using one face pack and a sheet mask, what is there to not love in the Fab Bag July 2020 Edition? On top of this, the pouch itself is so nice that even if you have most of these products, you can always gift it to your closed ones. I absolutely love it and would suggest you grab this one ASAP!