Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel Off Mask Review

Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask Review - Entry # 6 By Chandana

 

 

 

What Himalaya Claims about Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask:

Action:

Almond & Cucumber Peel-off Mask unclogs pores and peels away blemishes to reveal healthy, glowing skin. Almond nourishes, soothes and softens your skin. Cucumber tones your facial skin and provides a cooling effect. Pineapple removes impurities and dead skin cells and firms up the skin. Indian Gooseberry has cleansing and antioxidant properties. ? Indications, cleaning and unclogging pores in all skin types.

Ingredients:

- Cucumber (Cucumis sativus, Trapusha).

- Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis, Amalaki).

- Almond (Prunus amygdalus, Vatada).

Directions:

Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes. Allow the mask to dry for 10-15 minutes. Gently remove the peel from the side of the face. For best results, use once or twice a week. Do not apply on broken or inflamed skin. Follow with Himalaya Face Moisturizing Lotion.

Price and Quantity:

Rs.60 for 50 g.

 

 

My experience with Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask:

Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask is yet another product that comes in the standard Himalaya package, a white tube and a green flip cap. The product as a whole is not very appealing.

The consistency is thick and sticky. It makes it very bothersome to spread across the face. And smells terrible. Almond and cucumber are actually not bad to smell, but this Almond and Cucumber Peel-off mask is stinky. And it takes almost an hour to dry. Peeling is easy once it dries completely. But if it gets stuck to the hair, then that is another big mess. I do not find any difference in my skin after peeling.

Overall, not a worthy product to try due to the smell and sticky mess it gives.

 

 Pros of Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask:

-          Easy to peal.

-          Easily available product.

-          Budget purchase.

-          Travel friendly package.

 Cons of Himalaya Herbals Almond and Cucumber Peel-Off Mask:

-          Very bad smell.

-          Very sticky.

-          Creates lots of mess while applying.

-          Takes a long time to dry.

 Rating: 2/5

 Thanks Chandana for this lovely entry:)

 Love,

Varshini

Nivea Cream Review

Nivea Cream Review - Entry #1 Megha

What product claims?The unmatched moisturiser for every skin type, for children as well as for adults and during all seasons. NIVEA Creme provides the skin with all it needs to stay pure, fresh and smooth. NIVEA Creme contains skin-related Eucerit a unique moisturising ingredient.
• Skin compatibility dermatological approved.

Price and quantity: Rs.39 for 30ml
Shelf life: 30months.

Ingredients: Aqua , Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil) , Cera Microcristallina , Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol , Paraffin , Panthenol , Decyl Oleate , Octyldodecanol , Aluminum Stearate, Citric Acid , Magnesium Sulfate , Magnesium Stearate , Parfum ,Limonene , Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal , Linalool , Citronellol , Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol

 

My verdict:Nivea Cream is a good old product that is used as an all purpose cream.
Packed in a bright blue round flat tin, it is available in different size and quantity.

I am showing the least quantity pack here.
The cream is very rich and oily. The consistency is very thick and takes some time to massage and spread on the skin. The moisturizing power is very good and helps the dry skin a lot.
It stays for long making the skin soft. Oily skin people may not like this since it is thick and makes a rich cream. But I love this product and have been using this from ages.
The tin has a pressing lid. This is a little bothersome. If I am in a hurry, when I try opening the lid I always end up poking my fingers in to cream. This makes the product enter my nails which I do not like.
Apart from the packaging style, I cannot think of any drawback of the product.

Pros of Nivea Cream:- Very rich cream.
- Is a very good moisturizer.
- Makes the skin very soft.
- Stays on skin for very long.
- An all purpose cream.
- Very economical in its price.

Cons of Nivea Cream:- Not easy handling Package.
- Not a travel friendly product. The lid of the tin might open up any time.

Rating: 4/5

Thanks for this lovely review Megha :)

Nostalgic !!! when i see this tin...

Love,

Varshini

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub with Antibacterial properties Review

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub with Antibacterial properties - Entry # 5 By Chandana

Product description:

Specially formulated to give you clear, problem-free skin, this scrub works with a dual exfoliation and purifying action. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, kills problem-causing bacteria. Combined with exfoliating Apricot granules, it gently scrubs away blackheads, dead skin cells and embedded impurities, leaving your skin soft, clear, refreshed and problem-free. Ayurvedic proprietary medicine.

Directions:

Moisten face & neck & apply, avoiding area around eyes. Massage gently with fingertips in a circular motion for a minute. Wash off & pat dry. Use 2-3 times weekly.

Key ingredients: Neem, Apricot.

Each gm contains: Exts. Nimba 50 mg, Harida 5 mg, Pdr Urumana 5 mg.

Inactive ingredients: Methylparaben IP, Propylparaben IP, Phenoxyethanol IP

Price and quantity: Rs.115 for 100g

My experience with Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub:

Package – Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub comes in a standard Himalaya package, a white tube and a green flip cap. The flip caps are usually not strong of the products from Himalaya. I have broken so many caps of Himalaya products just while trying to shut it close.

Texture - Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub has a creamy base. The brand suggests that the product is suitable for oily skin, yet it is made so creamy. There are small granules suspended in this base.  Granules are not very harsh and is made perfect for delicate skin.

Smell – It has a light pleasant smell of neem. It does not irritate.

The scrub on my skin – The creamy scrub helps to massage on the face as long as I wish. Since the granules are soft they do not hurt the skin much. Removes all dirt easily and makes the skin clean and fresh. Perfect product for use when I need that refresh feel after a very tired day.

Pros of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub:

-          Easy handling package.

-          Very mild granules.

-          Cleans skin from all dirt.

-          Creamy base does not hurt while massaging the skin.

Cons of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub:

-          Very low quality plastic cap. Breaks while handling the flip cap.

-           Oily skin people may not like the creamy base of the scrub.

Rating: 3.5/5

Thanks a lot for this Entry Chandana :)

Love,

Varshini

Giveaway Entry 1 Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream Review: By Chandana

Here Goes the first Entry by Chandana

 Claims about Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream:


- Its formula with triple nutrient system – vitamins B3, pro-B5 & E nourishes your skin to reduce the appearance of dark spots and dullness for a healthy-looking natural fairness that glows.

- It has light & non-greasy texture that absorbs easily to help nourish your skin with nutrients

- It also contains sunscreen ingredients that helps protect from harmful UV rays.



My experience with Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream:

Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream comes in a simple white tube package. When the tube is pressed the product comes out in the right quantity. The texture is not runny. Hence, the amount of the cream that comes out depends on the pressure you apply while pressing the tube.

True to its claims, it is non-greasy and very light in its texture. It is not oily on the skin. It seeps into the skin very easily. My skin feels well nourished and moisturized on using this cream. The package claims that the cream provides UV protection too.

This off white colored cream is very well suited for daily use and also as a make up base. This has been my product for a couple of years now and will continue to be in my skin routine.

Pros of Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream:

- Non greasy cream.

- Very light textured cream

- Does not leave the skin oily.

- Easy handling tube packaging.

- Nourishes and moisturizes the skin very well.

- A good daily use cream.

- A good make up base

- Provides protection against UV rays.

Cons of Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream:

- As the package claims, it is not a fairness cream.

- Does not help the dark spots on the skin.

Price: Rs.99 for 20 g

Rating: 4/5

Will I repurchase Olay Natural White Light Healthy Fairness Cream? Yes.

Thanks Chandana for the Crisp Review :)


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Bodyography Foundation Primer Clear - Review & Swatch

I am oily skinned during summers and have a dry patchy skin during winters(just for a month or two)...
Ok during summers whatever great foundation i use...i have this issue of oxidised foundation thingy...leaving my face dark and looking like a i have purposely wanted to give a tanned look..grrrr

I wanted a primer but wasn't sure because of my beautiful combination skin....:p
So when i was browsing through HealthKart.com i saw this Bodyography Foundation primer ...It was in two sizes...one a full size  and this one a 15ml ..trial size i guess
This is used by professional makeup artists..:)

So here goes
Price : Rs.375 for 15ml (pretty pricey haaww)

Product Claims:

Since its release, Veil Foundation Primer has become one of our most popular products. With anti-oxidants, vitamins A and E, Green Tea and Grape Seed extract, this weightless oil-free primer fills in fine lines and wrinkles, prevents collagen breakdown and gives the skin a silky smooth, long lasting, flawless base.

In response to the requests of many makeup artist, Veil Foundation Primer is now available in the original clear, bronzing and shimmer formulas, and 3 color correcting formulas.

• Extends wear of foundation
• Won't irritate sensitive skin
• Over time, aides in evening out skin tone

Swatch

Pros :

Smooth as butter

easy application

does reduce my pore size

oil free so good for oily skinned 

very little foundation is required when we use on top of this primer

makeup stays put for atleast 5hrs or so

my skin feels hydrated throughout

very little quantity is required..just a peanut size

available in many variants

did not break me out

Cons:

Price is too much for 15ml product

Contains Silicones.

So overall this is a very good primer...but a pricey one though..

So which is your favourite primer?

Love,
Varshini

Street Wear Stay On Blush - Blush Wine - Review and Swatches

I was looking out for a peach blush with good pigmentation and staying power
So during one of my trips to H&G store ..I was looking for Revlon blush but When I saw this in the pan I got this
They dint have tester piece for this particular shade..but then i went ahead and got this shade

Price : Rs.450 for 4g

Product Claims:
Stays on for 8 hours.
A long wear blush that blends with your skin tone providing true colors to your cheeks

My take :

This is a warm peachy blush with almost invisible shimmers...nothing over the top

Comes in a silver case with a big mirror and a kinda useless brush...better brush than lakme ones

My blush broke during a trip..:(

It has fallout.but a buildable colour

This gives a mild peachy glow..so pigmentation is kinda okay...not so great or bad types ...But if you go little too much...it might give you a sun tanned look...Remember its warm peach with very little pink undertones

ok coming to the important part "the staying power"
hmmm...no...8 hrs claim is not true ...at max stays for 3hrs or so...that too with a base...

So i would say its a overly priced blush for what it does...


Love,
Varshini

Lotus WHITEGLOW Skin Whitening Facial Foam Review

Lotus herbals has introduced new a range called "White Glow" and with a new packaging which is good...
This range consists of facial foam, scrub, serum, gel creme,face mask(masque), emulsion
and this time the entire list of ingredients has been given :)

So today i will review about the facial foam which i have been using for more than 3 weeks so here is my verdict ;)

Lotus Herbals 3-in-1 deep cleansing Skin Whitening Facial Foam
Price :Rs 95 for 50 gm


The Claim:

Deep Cleanses
Whitens
Blocks Melanin Production



What it contains ?

Active Ingredients: Milk Enzymes and Aloe vera gel
For other ingredients please see the image below


My Take:

I have used many of lotus products and am a happy customer when it comes to their tee tree face wash as well as Berry scrub and sun block, this made me try the white glow range..



This facial foam smells good and the consistency is not creamy but little runny white glossy liquid .Just like they have mixed aloe vera gel and milk.
I wont say that this facial foam lathers very well but it does lather good.
Its gives a refreshing, clean and an instant glow to the skin.

What I like ?
It gives instant glow to the skin
Doesn't dry the skin(I have an oily /combination skin)
Skin feels very soft and supple.
didn't cause any break out.

What i dont like ?
The instant glow fades after sometime
It did not remove my entire makeup...kajal was still there and it bured like hell when i tried to wash the kajal...:(
I am not sure about the melanin blocking part
It didn't whiten my face even after using it for 3 weeks
Though the new packaging is great I didn't like the nozzle and screw cap idea for a face wash.
Because of the huge nozzle and runny consistency of the face wash more quantity comes out and its getting wasted.I would have liked flip cap for this.

Can you see how much of face wash is stuck in the screw cap ?

So my overall verdit is this a good product that brightens the skin but sadly doesn't whitens.Not my HG face wash

Hope you liked this review...:)