A sheroe in the making, Shaili Sutaria has definitely given us a product that has changed the way we think about natural and organic products.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I say natural and organic is product tucked in glass jars or having a boring packaging.
But the lip “moisturizers” as they call it, from My Island Kiss have blown away my mind! Literally!
I was under the impression that it was an international brand and lil did I know that it came from our country itself, which makes me feel a lil proud too , I must admit!
So yes lets just begin with these lovelies!!!
About The Brand:
My Island Kiss Lip Moisturisers are marketed by Island Kiss, Global FS Pvt Ltd , Goa and are manufactured by Astaberry Life Sciences Pvt Ltd ( I have tried products from Astaberry previously). The lip balms are available in USA , UAE and in India.
Claims By The Brand:
What happens when you mix three of the richest, most nutrient, butters available in this exotic universe? A rich potion meant for the goddesses is created, it is stuck askance in the sand on a beach in the far of land. One can even see and feel the texture of the oil, the degree of its transparency, grains of sand mixed with drips of oil scenting the air from the flanks of the bottle then further away, waves licking the sand, Lips stoked in the sun, the sound of waves, you’ll go back to the island with all its recreated-noises and atmosphere. The research and development process from which our formulas are born is different than that of other beauty companies. We do not start out with a limited budget, such as x cents per ingredient. Instead, we start with a problem that needs a solution and we search out the very best natural ingredients available that will yield the most dramatic results. We love when our customers want to learn more about what they’re putting on their skin. Here you’ll find the complete ingredient list for everything we make.
My Take on The Products:
Packaging:
The Packaging is sassy and very unlike an organic product! I love the little tags that come with the lip moisturisers inside the fancy retro boxes! I just cant get rid of the boxes and the tags, which I would be reusing as bookmarks! The retro packaging makes me compare it with the packaging of The Balm Cosmetics.
The product comes in a squeezy tube with a screw on cap, which makes it convenient to use and travel friendly. The tube is quite colorful and makes me want to take the lip moisturiser with me wherever I travel!!
Ingredients:
Avocado Butter,Kokum Butter, organic Beeswax, Mango Butter, pure castor oil, Stevia, rich vitamin E Oil, carrot seed oil,organic Macadamia Nut Oil, Natural Scents & Flavours.
The ingredients used are all natural, organic and vegetarian.
Price (for 14 gm of product):
Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender : Rs.399
Puerto Berry Blush: Rs.499
Cherry Blossom Flores: Rs.399
They also have two new variants (available on amazon & Nykaa):
Black Rose & Grenade Rouge: Rs.499
Flamingo Pink & Peonies: Rs.499
Color of the product:
The Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender Lip Moisturiser (Birth Nude Suit): It has a lavender tint to it. However as mentioned on the packaging, it just gives a shine to your lips and maintains the natural look! On my lips which have a little dark pigmentation, its like a nude gloss. Heres a picture of how it looks on my lips:
The Puerto Berry Blush Lip Moisturiser (Berry Cheeky Tint): This has a slight berry tint to it and is on the lines of Nivea Fruity Shine in Raspberry or Strawberry. On days when you want to avoid using a lipstick this is your go to product!
The Cherry Blossom Flores Lip Moisturiser (Bunny pink Tint): It has baby pink tint to it, and isn’t quite evident on application on my lips; I guess due to the lil pigmentation that I have. But it could give you the natural pink lips that you’ve always wished for!!! Especially those who have lips which are lighter than mine and without any pigmentation, this would be a great product to get the natural look right!
Texture and Staying power:
The lip moisturisers, post application, unlike other lip balms, are a lil greasy/oily. However it soaks into the lips and moisturises for a good 2-3 hours (considering a meal in between). Else it would easily last for 3-4 hours , cos of the quality of ingredients used.
The product easily glides on to the lips and doesn’t collect in the creases. The formula is also quite hydrating cos of the kokum, mango butter, beeswax and the various essential oils used. Here’s a swatch of all the three:
Fragrance:
Alma Vanilla & Inges Lavender has a strong vanilla and lavender scent, while as the Cherry Blossom Flores has a sweet and light cherry blossom scent and the Puerto Berry Blush has a yummy berry and citrus scent. Each Lip Moisturiser is named based on the main ingredients used in them.
My favourite is the Cherry Blossom Flores as its quite light and i am actually fascinated by the color of the packaging!! I am drawn towards anything turquoise or sea green .
Pros:
- They are petroleum free
- They are non-toxic
- They are made using natural organic ingredients
- They are gluten, soy and shea-free
- They have a scent that matches the main ingredients
- The ingredient Stevia gives the sweetness that makes you want to jus lick your lips
- The moisturisers have SPF-15
- They come in natural as well as tinted versions
- Attractive packaging (both outer as well as the tube)
- Travel-friendly in terms of packaging and size
- The moisturisers are very hydrating and last a good 2-3 hours
Cons:
- Its a little on the expensive side, but yea you can get them at flat 50% off when the brand offers discounts on new launches or when it launches them on online shopping stores like Amazon. I got mine at flat 50% off. Just keep an eye on their Instagram / twitter updates J .
Stalk them here:
Website: http://www.myislandkiss.com/
Twitter: MyIslandKiss
Instagram: myislandkiss
Facebook: loveislandkiss
You could purchase the Lip Moisturisers directly from their website or get them on Amazon Or Nykaa (click to head to the product list) .
Do let me know what are your views on these moisturisers by commenting below . A lot of bloggers and makeup/skincare lovers are raving about these beauties these days!!!
So , go ahead, read and get yourself one of these!!!
Love
Sonali
Artitecturegirl 