If you are a fan of traditional skincare ingredients but also value effective formulations, Sandiva Skincare will be a delightful brand for you. This brand offers an array of products catering to the present-day skincare needs of an urban population, while celebrating sandalwood, an ancient staple used for skincare since the olden times in India, as the star ingredient,
In today’s world where skincare is about both looks and protection, sandalwood stands out as unique. With Sandiva Skincare, you’re not just using a product; you’re adopting a belief. Its ingredients come directly from the lush forests of Southern India, promising a genuine, nature-based experience while delivering the promised efficacy.
The brand kindly sent me their sun protection regimen to try, which comprises a protective primer, a tinted sunscreen, and an SPF top-up powder. Here is my review of these unique products from the brand.
Sandiva One & Done Protective Primer Review
Embarking on my Sandiva expedition, the One & Done Protective Primer was my first touchpoint. Not just a primer, this product is akin to a protective veil for the skin. It boasts an enviable blend of ingredients which include:
- Sandalwood Dust: A fine powder ensuring the skin retains its natural moisture.
- Sweet Almond Oil: Known for its hydrating properties, adding suppleness to the skin.
- Black Cumin Oil: A potent antioxidant, it combats environmental stressors.
- Moringa Oil: Renowned for its rejuvenating properties.
Pros of Sandiva Skincare One & Done Primer
- A translucent, lightweight gel consistency that visibly minimizes pores.
- A formidable defence mechanism against daily adversaries like grime, dust, and pollution.
- An adaptive formula that works well under other skincare or makeup products.
My Experience With The Product
Sandiva’s primer had a light feel on my oily skin and did an effective job at minimizing the appearance of pores with its blurring effect, without feeling heavy on the skin. What sets it apart is its thoughtful skincare approach. The brand has addressed the modern need for a pore-blurring primer with traditional Indian skincare ingredients. The end-result – a product that combines effectiveness with elegance.
Sandiva One & Done Tinted Sunscreen Review
Navigating further, the One & Done Tinted Sunblock beckoned. The product has four shades made to match different skin tones, and this was exciting to discover. There is a dearth of tinted sunscreens for Indian skin tones in the skincare space and this product addresses this glaring need. It is made of two main ingredients:
- Pure Sandalwood Dust: This helps keep the skin moist and gives it a bright look.
- Zinc Oxide: A natural mineral that protects the skin from harmful sun rays, both UVA and UVB.
Pros of Sandiva Skincare One & Done Tinted Sunblock
- A light-weight, mousse-esque consistency, fortifying the skin with potent sun protection.
- A meticulously crafted tinted physical sunscreen formulation ensuring zero white cast post-application.
- Optimal sun defence with Broad Spectrum SPF 35+ and PA++++.
- Four shades to cater to different Indian skin tones.
My Experience With The Product
While Shade 11 was too light for my NC35 skin tone, I believe that shade 22 would be a better match for me. The after-effect? A radiant semi-matte finish, offering a natural glow without being heavy on my oily skin. However, a word of caution for the excessively oily-skinned people: you may need to add a mattifying powder on top to keep the shine in check.
Sandiva SPF Top-Up Loose Powder Review
Conventional sun protection is often a static, one-time application. However, most sunscreen products only offer sun protection for a few hours, demanding top-ups thereafter. Sandiva, with its avant-garde thinking, presents the SPF Top-Up Loose Powder. If you have been wondering how to reapply sunscreen throughout the day, this spf top-up powder is the answer! Two ingredients stand at the heart of this pioneering product:
- Pure Sandalwood Dust: Sandalwood dust not only smells good but also keeps skin soft and provides some sun protection.
- Zinc Oxide: This ingredient strengthens the powder’s ability to offer sun protection and does so without affecting its look.
Pros of Sandiva Skincare SPF Top-Up Loose Powder
- A superfine powder, dual-tasking with sun protection and shine control.
- A revolutionary answer to the perennial dilemma of sunscreen reapplication over cosmetics.
- A formidable shield with Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ and PA++++, reinforcing sun protection.
- A user-friendly packaging with a mesh design and a sponge for easy on-the-go application.
My Experience With The Product
Shade 11, with its balanced undertones, seamlessly merged with my skin without giving any white cast or cakiness. Mid-day oiliness on my skin was effortlessly tamed with its mattifying finish, all while amplifying my skin’s sun defence.
Aesthetic Packaging & Calming Fragrance
Besides the formulations, the beautiful packaging and nostalgic fragance of the products is worth a mention. Sandiva’s packaging speaks volumes – a visual poetry of elegance and functionality with a clean yet luxe design. But there’s more: the olfactory journey—the distinct sandalwood aroma, though a nostalgic charm for me, might be a little too intense for some. However, for me, using the carefully-crafted packaging and the well-formulated products was a sensorial treat. A harmonious blend of tradition and luxury, each whiff took me on a sensory voyage.
Is Sandiva Skincare A Good Brand? – My Verdict
Navigating the vast sea of skincare feels a lot like dating. There’s a world filled with promises, some genuine and others not so much. Amidst all the noise, ever so often, you stumble upon something that is truly unique and delivers what it promises. That’s how I felt with Sandiva Skincare.
What I genuinely appreciate about Sandiva isn’t just its effectiveness (though trust me, it delivers). It’s their undeniable respect for time-tested traditions combined with a keen understanding of today’s skincare landscape.
Sandiva is not just skincare; it’s a narrative of age-old traditions elegantly intertwining with modern-day nuances. Whether it was the tinted sunscreen with its versatile shade range or the sunscreen powder that works effortlessly on top of makeup, the brand truly cares for the skincare needs of modern individuals while remaining true to its roots of time-tested ingredients. Moreover, an entire sun-protection range that offers sun defence at each step of skincare, without any tall claims or unnecessary products to confuse the consumer, is worth being appreciated.
Based on my experience with the range, I truly believe that Sandiva Skincare is an underrated brand that deserved more attention from skincare enthusiasts and beginners alike. I urge my readers to check out their sun protection range, especially the ones who love sandalwood in their skincare rituals.