It’s quite a redundant statement saying I love shopping. Whether it is shopping for me, or going along with someone shopping, I love the experience. It’s quite an exhilarating experience and one that I enjoy time and again. Adding to my shopping array is a new e-shopping portal I came across that not only satisfies my shopping thirst but also provides custom shopping recommendations and solutions personalized for me – Welcome Aplava.com

The Story Behind Aplava.com
Aplava has its roots in sanskrit and means taking a bath to purify oneself. In a similar way Alplava.com wishes to gives its customers (read US) an experience of divine purity. The website has a wide range of products including Skincare, Hair care, Bath & Body, Make Up, Fragrance, Homecare and more.
What sets Aplava apart from its competitors?
Personalized Beauty Recommendations. The first thing you do while registering for Aplava is filling out a beauty profile. All you have to do is answer a few basic questions pertaining to your skin type and any issues you have. The questions ranged from skin type, do I have issues with pigmentation & acne, my hair type and if I have any issues here and so on. Based on your responses an algorithm runs giving you your personalized product recommendations. Below is my beauty profile after filling out the details. You also get to choose your shopping preferences, which will help the system serve you better.

What are the other features offered by Aplava?
(1) Do you have a question – ask and they will be answered. Aplava has a team of dermatologists and specialists who will answer your questions.
(2) Do you like a product, but you find it expensive; subscribe to their Price Drop Alert to get to know when they have deals on your favourite products
(3) Currently they have a summer themed store wherein you get the perfect products to make you shine from within.

What I really liked about Aplava?
I’m going to make it simple, as this post doesn’t have a pros and cons summary.
- What I really loved was the personalized selection of products customized based on your skin & hair concerns
- You also get to change this at anytime as per your wish
- Easy to navigate & use website
- Wide range of brands to choose from
- Price drop alert is a great feature when you the products you want are a little expensive

I really wish I were in India so that I could shop with Aplava. Nonetheless, I’m going to put together a shopping list for when I’m back in India. My skin has become extra sensitive from when I came here. The long flight took its toll on my skin and it still hasn’t reverted to normal. I’ve been reading a lot about Sebamed and how their products are curated for sensitive skin. I’m quite keen to try out Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel and Toner. I’m also eyeing Sebamed Antidandruff Shampoo for my husband. If you haven’t read my previous posts I’m on the hunt for a good anti dandruff shampoo for my husband’s unruly crazy hair. One thing I definitely need is a sun repair mask and I saw they carried one from Thalgo, unfortunately that is a lot of money for a mask – but I’m going to do the smart thing and add to price drop alert section so that I can pick it up when there is a discount.
I can ramble some more on my to be shopping list – but I better spare you readers for once 😀
Have you shopped from Apalva.com? If not, do check out their collection and let us know your thoughts below.
54 Comments
Thankgod we have another site to shop now. I have shopped from them and loved it 🙂
Swathi recently posted…Colourpop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick in More Better : Review, swatch, LOTD
Can’t wait to shop from them. I’ve already added products to my cart 😀
They really have nice brands and good concept of personalized beauty. But their website is very slow. I really struggled to browse. They would fix this may be.
Shampita recently posted…Lass Naturals Neem and Basil soap free face wash review
Ah, I didn’t face any issues with website loading time. But then again I am browsing at over 90mbps, so it is difficult for me to say.
Not yet shopped but the features are quite cool..Especially the price drop alert thing…Will try it soon… 🙂 🙂
Ritam Chandra recently posted…The Natures Co Lemongrass Foot Spray
That’s one of the features I am loving a lot.
Visited the site two days back, they really should increase the number of products..
Salomi recently posted…12 Ways To Dress Up Your Ponytail
They are slowly adding more and more products. But the features seem bang on perfect.
Looks like a great website for beauty products. Have fun shopping here when you are back in India 🙂
Sudhaa recently posted…5 Contour and Highlighter Palettes Under Rs.500 from Amazon
Thank you Sudhaa 🙂
Personalised suggestions and questionnaire is quite cool 🙂
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Yeah, I love these features offered by Aplava 🙂
wow….i definitely try this website soon.. 🙂
Don’t forget to share your experience with us 🙂
Sangeeta Aplava.com is a great site and specially their personalised beauty thing . That is a really cool feature.
Yamini recently posted…Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Creams Review and Swatches
Yeah it is an amazing feature 🙂
This is a good website to shop for beauty products.
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Yeah and the features offered are really good.
Very cool and interesting! 🙂
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Some of the features offered are really great.
I haven’t shopped from them but they look promising. Hope they bring good brands like Nykaa
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I hope so too. It would be great if they add more brands.
What an informative post.. thanks for tell a new shopping site
Thank you so much 🙂
What an informative post.. thanks for telling a new shopping site
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Do give this website a try.
I agree some very interesting features they have. I really like site’s name also, very different. 🙂
Thanks for introducing this site Sangeeta !
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Thank you Alisha 🙂
Hope you have a great shopping experience with Aplava
It’s nice that they offer a beauty profile.
It’s a great feature and you can product recommendations based on your response.
I love to shop online and its the only option with two kids and full time job. I would love to try this website. Thanks for sharing hun 🙂
Happy shopping Charu 🙂
This site looks interesting with all the questionnaire thing and all, but I don’t live in India, so some of my money is saved 😛
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Haha 😀
So interesting, love the post
Thank you so much Vasundhara.
The site sounds promising. Will check it out soon.
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Happy shopping Safi 🙂
Thanks for sharing this site! Customized recs are always a good thing!
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kathrineeldridge1 recently posted…Casual Blue for the 4th
The custom recommendations do make shopping extra fun.
I have shopped from Aplava recently.. They have some high end brands which are not easily available in India.. Nice post..
snigdha recently posted…ColorPop Lipstix ‘Back Up’ – Review, Swatches
Thank you so much Snigdha. Glad to hear you had a wonderful shopping experience.
I do have a Sebamed cleansing gel and it totally leaves your skin clean and cool. I recommend it.
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Thank you so much Yasmin. Can’t wait to try it out.
Even I shopped from Aplava! Really impressed by their service 🙂
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So glad to hear that Anurima. They slowly growing to be a favourite among many online shoppers.
Looks very interesting. Will check it out soon. Thanks for sharing dear 🙂
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Thank you Akanksha 🙂
Happy shopping.
I have shopped from this website and loved the experience 🙂
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Glad to hear you had a great shopping experience with Aplava.com
Looks like a great website ?
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Do check them out Himanshi.
Price drop alert is nice..I shopped from them and it was good experience 🙂
anubhuti recently posted…The Body Shop Fragrance Mist White Musk Smokey Rose & Japanese Cherry Blossom Review : Video Alert
It’s a great feature especially for the high valued products.
Glad to hear you had a wonderful shopping experience.