VanityCask Shades of April Edition Subscription Box Review – Binge on Basics

25 April, 2018

Hello gorgeous girls,

How are you all? And how is April treating you? Are you liking the summer sunshine? And what about the summer heat, is it already burning you? Okay, okay I know these are too many questions to answer. You must be thinking that I always ask you questions before starting my posts and you are probably thinking that it’s a bad idea. I mean who has the time to reply to my silly questions. But you are thinking it wrong. Well, I get tremendous amounts of DMs every day and I am up for a soul talk even at the wee hours. So, if you a have a question for me or you want to answer my questions or you just need a friend to talk to, then ping me up at my Instagram (I am super active there, just in case you want me to respond early) or leave your queries below in the comments section. As for those people, who want me to answer my above questions, here you go.

• I am doing incredibly good (skip the examination trauma).
• April has so far treated me very nicely because I had my 21st birthday on 19th April and a big hug and thanks to all those who wished me. I love you all. And those who did not, I take belated wishes too, lol xD.
• I am totally up for the summer sunshine. It is good to soak some sunshine and get back to work.
• The last question - Am I liking the summer heat? Do I look like Mother of Dragons? So, naaaaaahhhhhhhh!

One of the other reasons for liking this month is VanityCask’s Shades of April Edition Subscription Box. This is the first time that I am reviewing VanityCask Subscription Box. Every time I try out a new brand, I make sure to dig into the brand and give a brief overview of their services. Why I do so? Because I want my readers to know the basic details of the brand before they even visit their website and try it.

Brand Overview

VanityCask is one of the beauty subscription boxes available in India and all the brands associated with VanityCask have products that suit the Indian skin type. Their beauty experts curate these beauty boxes every month keeping in mind the Indian skin type. So basically, you get to try new brands and new products every month. Below are the subscription services and their cost:

1. 1 month subscription –  999 INR per box
2. 3 months subscription – 799 INR per box, which totals to 2399 INR
3. 6 months subscription – 699 INR per box, which total to 4199 INR

To know more about VanityCask and their subscription offers, click here.

You can also use my code “SPSYMA” to get a surprise gift along with your next box of VanityCask.

Unboxing

So, I was quite happy to receive this month’s subscription box namely “Shades of April Edition”. The box had total five products in it and I am thrilled to give these new brands and products a try. Before talking about the products, let’s talk about the packaging. I was quite impressed by the look of it. It comes in a square shaped luxury box with magnetic lid. Inside it you get a brochure, describing what all products are included in the beauty box for that respective month. All the products are placed inside a pink satin pouch, which makes it look even more elegant. Now I am going to tell you about the products that I received inside the box one by one.

Sova Chamomile and Coorgi Narangi Body Wash

This is the first time I have tried Sova and their body wash. Well, I am a girl who can stay hours in the shower and I always love to try different variants of body washes. Upon researching about this brand, I got to know that this brand came into existence with the vision and mission to provide safe and effective skin and hair care by combining the best of beauty, integrity and heritage. Let us see how effective the product was on my skin:

1. It glided on to my skin and blend in smoothly.
2. It left my skin supple, smooth and nourished. Few body washes tend to leave your skin a bit dry after the wash, but this was not the case with Sova Chamomile and Coorgi Narangi Body Wash.
3. It has refreshing and calming fragrance which lingers on for a long time. A whiff of the scent is enough to make you feel refreshed and calm your senses.
4. It has Shea butter in it which gives the skin a silky texture and Macadamia oil is responsible for reducing the dryness of the skin.
5. No side effects observed after use.
6. Priced 750 INR for 240 ml (Received sample size bottle of 30 ml).

The Nature’s Co. Cool Cucumber Face Wash

I have used few products from The Nature’s Co. and I was quite happy to receive their product in this month’s subscription box. Though the idea is to get acquainted with new brands every month, I still have my few favourites and I love to try new products from the same brand. Let’s see what this Cool Cucumber Face Wash has in store for us:

1. Firstly, it has cucumber extract which makes it very refreshing. It has cooling, cleansing and cleaning properties which makes it a good fit for summers.
2. I have an oily skin type and it worked wonders on my skin because of its astringent actions.
3. It also contains Willow Tree Extracts which exfoliates the skin, open up the pores, and does deep cleaning. The anti-microbial properties prevent blackhead, whitehead and pimples formulation.
4. It made my skin clear, soft and nourished. It is also recommended to use for oily skin and since I have the same skin type, I felt great. I, however, do not know how well it works for the dry skin type.
5. No side-effects observed after using the face wash. It is vegan and cruelty-free too.
6. Priced 695 INR for 125 ml (Received sample size tube of 25 ml).

McAffeine Uplift Trance Caffeine Face Cream

McAffeine is one of my favourite skincare brands and I have used many products from this brand. And to be honest, I never got disappointed. In this edition, I got McAffeine Uplift Trance Caffeine Face Cream. Let’s see quickly what it is and how it works:

1. It is suited for normal-to-dry skin. This really got me worried because I have an oily skin type.
2. It leaves no greasy residue after application. However, I could feel that my skin turned oily quicker than usual. But since I applied it before I sleep, I have no issue with that.
3. It left my skin nourished (though a little bit overly nourished and moisturized). I am pretty sure it will do a good job for people with dry skin.
4. It contains caffeine which tightens the skin and aloe vera extracts that help in the nourishment of the skin. It also keeps the skin youthful.
5. Vitamin E in it helps in keeping the skin smooth and silky.
6. No side-effects observed after application. The only thing that disturbed me was its moisturizing capabilities are way too much for oily skin.
7. Priced 349 INR for 50 ml (Received sample size bottle of 25 ml).

2 Mond’Sub Facial Sheet Masks

Mond’Sub is again one of the brands that I love. In the Shades of April Edition, I received two facial sheet masks and yes, I love them. The best thing about Mond’Sub masks is that you get salon facial services at your doorstep without making your skin go through lots of trouble of cleaning, scrubbing and massaging and what not. I am a very impatient person and I can sit for long hours just for getting a facial. So, these facial masks are the best alternatives for me.

The two facial masks are:

MOND’SUB Deep Brightening & Whitening Beauty Facial Mask

• The best part about this mask is that it is drenched with serum and it can be applied quickly on your face.
• All the instructions are mentioned on the packet and it makes it super easy to follow.
• While the mask is put on, you can still enjoy listening to your favourite playlist or even reading your favourite novel.
• 20 minutes and you are done. My skin did feel hydrated, smooth and it tightened up a bit (which is the best part).
• It did see a visible difference and it felt like that my skin is glowing a little bit. It is not like a fairness advertisement, so do not expect overnight fairness.
• Can be used only once. If you feel that your serum is drenching very much, then you can apply the serum on your neck and arms too.
• No side-effects observed after application.
• Priced 120 INR per packet.

MOND’SUB Pearl Revitalizing & Brightening 3D Hanging Ears Neck & Facial Mask

• This Facial Mask helps in removing fine wrinkles and helps in reversing the aging process.
• This facial mask covers the face, ears and neck too. You can tuck the mask behind the ears so that it stays put.
• After using this mask, I felt that my skin was plumper and softer. And I ditched my moisturizing cream all day. Yes, it left the skin hydrated and nourished.
• Can be used only once. If you feel that your serum is drenching very much, then you can apply the serum on your neck and arms too.
• No side-effects observed after application.
• Priced 120 INR per packet.

MyGlamm Two of Your Kind – Long Lasting Enamel Duo

The final product that I got is two shades of MyGlamm Two of Your Kind Long Lasting Enamel Duo. Let’s see what this nail enamel duo has in store for us:

1. I got two shades Passioned (pastel pink) and Confectionery (bright red).
2. The shades have a gen finish and are ultra-shiny. It is highly pigmented too and has a plumping agent which helps to level out the irregularities and imperfections on the nail.
3. It is long lasting and gives a good lustre.
4. I particularly do not like the colour. I am more of a neutral shades lover. For people who love to play with pop colours for a fun nail art, I think this nail enamel duo is the perfect pick.
5. Priced 390 INR for 10 ml (each nail enamel is 5 ml).

Summary

1. Will I recommend VanityCask to others?

Yes, absolutely. I will recommend VanityCask to others because it has some brands that I am familiar with already.

2. Value for money?

I felt like that VanityCask is a bit expensive than other subscription boxes. For 999 INR, I did not expect sample sized products. The quantity could have been more, I think.

3. Will I subscribe to VanityCask subscription boxes in future?

Depends on the products included in the box.

4. Which product did I like the most in the subscription box?

I loved the Facial Sheet Masks from Mond’Sub the most. The masks are amazing, and they help in saving a lot of time which I invest in self-pampering.

5. Any cons of using products from the VanityCask subscription box?

I did not observe any side-effects though, but the McAffeine Uplift Trance Caffeine Face Cream is for normal-to-dry skin and mine is oily skin type. This is the only thing that I did not like about VanityCask Shades of April Edition.

Additionally, I always recommend going through a patch test before using any product. Products that work on my skin may not work on your skin in the same manner.

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*Disclaimer: This is a PR Sample. Honest Review