With Strawberry Extracts

25 gm for INR 40

Company Says: - Face Wash contains Iodine.

Caution: Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly with clear water.


Ingredients: - Aqua, Glycerine, Carbomer, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocoamidoproply Betaine, Perfume, Sodium Hydroxide, Micocrystalline Wax Beads White, Micocrystalline Wax Beads Red, Menthol, Propylene Glycol, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, CI 14700, CI 17200, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate

My Opinion: - Lakme recently (ok not so recently) launched the  Nourishing Glow Clean Up Range. The product I am going to review first is the Face Wash, its Rs 40 but I got it for free :P The packaging is very attractive, red tiny tube with a white translucent screw-on cap. There is enough product for 12 or 15 days max. 

                  The texture of this red gel is very smooth and the consistency is thick. This red gel comes with white and red micro beads which are not much exfoliating and are gentle on my skin.The fragrance is similar to Strawberries and I love this mild and sweet scent. The scent lingers on for about 10 mins before fading off. I used it once a day, in the mornings only. This cleans off my skin without leaving any residue. My skin feels soft and smooth.


































                      Its dirt cheap and available in almost all shops from grocery stores to beauty stores etc etc. The skin does not feel stretchy and I haven't experience any irritation or break outs. Over all a decent face wash and can be carried in the purse at all times. Nothing special or extra ordinary about the product except the price :P 



























Pros: -



* The price!!! Rs 40 only and that too a Lakme product



* Easily Available



* Cleans off well and does not leave behind any residue



* Tiny tube packaging fits into most purses, are travel-friendly and hygeinic



* Good fragrance and pretty red gel with exfoliating red & white micro beads

THE SWATCH- HOPE YOU CAN SEE THE RED & WHITE BEADS

Cons: -


Contains SLS




                I rate Lakme Nourishing Glow Clean Up  Face Wash 3.75 out of 5. This is a normal face wash, nothing special or extra-ordinary about it. At Rs 40 you have nothing to loose.

Hope this review helped you in some way. Thank you for reading this review and please do leave behind your experience with Lakme Face Washes. Have a great time ahead :)

30 ml for INR 575


Company Says: - The Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation is the first liquid foundation to provide a unique airbrush finish for a flawless complexion and Poreless skin. It has a revolutionary formula that combines a liquid with the air-soft feel of a mousse. The product delivers on three common problems many women encounter: texture correction, tone harmonizing, and luminosity. The new Dream texture provides a smoother, more even and luminous complexion. Dream Liquid Mousse brings skin the great coverage of a liquid foundation with the most comfortable lightweight feel of a mousse.

Available in 6 shades.

Ingredients: - Aqua/Water, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Capryl Glycol, Disodium Stearol Glutamate, PEG-9, Aluminum Hydroxide

[+/- May Contain: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/Iron Oxides] FIL D32376/1

My Opinion: - I must be last beauty blogger to review this Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse. I have used it in many ways and since many many months now. The packaging of this foundation is a thick bottle with a beige plastic pump dispenser. The pump dispenser needs to be turned to the left to unlock and then only it would dispense the product. Hence its travel-friendly and hygienic as I don't have to dip my fingers to take out product. But the bottle is prone to breakage with falls, so needs to be handled with care.

                 It has no fragrance whatsoever and that it a big advantage for girls with sensitive skin/nose. It is thicker than most liquid foundations and very creamy as well. The texture right away hints on it being air-whipped. I use a sunscreen on my skin and then apply this foundation. It blends like a dream and easily spreads on my skin. I use my fingers to blend in it but foundation/stippling brushes just as fine. Sponges also work well with this foundation but I prefer fingers for the ease of blending.

THE HOLE GETS CLOGGED WITH FOUNDATION

                

                      This foundation gives a matte look to my skin upon application but becomes dewy after on hour or so and later on it becomes a little greasy. This foundation stays put on for atleast 5-6 hours in an air-conditioned environment without a compact/loose powder but in a non air-conditioned environment is needs to be touched up sooner, say around 3-4 hours. Otherwise it lasts on my skin for a long time, though summer calls for frequent touch ups in a non air-conditioned environment. 

                          This liquid mousse gives medium coverage which can be built up if required to a high coverage. I don't need to use a concealer on my under circles (mine are light) and I can skip concealer totally if I use this foundie a little more on my blemishes/imperfections, not that I have a problematic skin with lots of spots/flaws/imperfections. It does not oxidise on my oily skin nor does it gives me a cakey look. Photographs well, no white cast since it does not comes with Sun Protection. You can never have everything at once :P

                             This foundie did not break me out or irritate my skin. It actually gives an airbrushed effect to my skin as claimed by the brand. Pores around my nose are gone, they are made invisible by this liquid mousse. It does not settles down into the pores and give that aweful look which we all hate. Does not give my skin a heavily made up look even after layering. My skin looks fresh and alive with tjis foundation on. 

Pros: -

* Easily Available & Affordable

* I need only 2 pumps for each application, little goes a long way

*Blends well with fingers but I do use a stippling brush at times

* Buildable, can be layered and built up to high coverage

* Gives medium coverage, girls/ladies with minor imperfection need not use a concealer

* Pores are minimized

* Gives my skin Airbrushed look

* Does not oxide on my oily skin

* Does not break me out or irritate my skin

BLENDED

Cons: -

* Transfers to cell phone screen, collars, necklines, tissues, etc etc

* Needs to be powdered a couple of times throughout the day , well thats ok with me

* The hole on the pump dispenser clogs with dried foundation if I donot use it for a couple of days

* No Sun Protection (I use a sunscreen underneath it)




             I rate Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse 4.75 out of 5 for the airbrushed look it gives my skin. Oilies like me will certainly need powdering couple of times but its totally worth it. Great for normal and dry skin types. A great foundation for my skin and luckily the shade sent by PR/Brand matched me perfectly. Thanks Maybelline for this Baby :D



Hope this review helped you in some way, do leave behind your lovely comments and also share with us your experiences with Maybelline Foundations. Thank you and have a rocking Saturday :)

PRODUCT SENT BY BRAND/PR FOR CONSIDERATION

                Hello everyone, today I have Oriflame Optimals range of products which I am using and liking a lot. So here is what I have been using for the last two weeks, I shall try my best to come up with the reviews asap.

Oriflame Optimals Cleansing Milk- Rs 449

Oriflame Optimals White Foaming Cleanser- Rs 449

Oriflame Optimals White Mattifying Lotion SPF 15 - Rs 590

Oriflame Optimals White Night Cream- Rs 590

Oriflame Optimals Seeing Is Believing Multi Benefits Eye Cream- Rs 549



As of now I can tell you both the cleansers are superb and do I need to say anything about the eye cream. Till I post again enjoy the Sunday

23.7 ml for INR 800

Company Says: - Wears up to 24 hours. Talc-free. Buildable to full coverage.
Bouncy, whipped formula feels ultra light and silky smooth.

Ingredients: - Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Aqua (Water/Eau), Isododecane, PEG/PPG- 19/19 Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C 13-16 Isoparaffin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/BIS- IsobutylPPG-20 Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C 10-13 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Salicyclic Acid, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Serica (Silk/Soie), Alumina, Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexyl Plmitate, Silica, Methicone, Sodium Chloride, SorbitanSesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica Silylate, Silica Dimethyl Sililate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2- Hexanediol
May Contain- [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491, 77492 77499), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947) 22638

My Opinion: - I am very fond of foundations, they are my new found love. I have been using Revlon Foundations since a very long time, I began with Revlon New Complexion Makeup, Revlon Touch and Glow Makeup sometimes and then one of my faves Revlon PhotoReady Makeup, which I still use. Recently Revlon launched Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup and I grabbed it as soon as I saw it in the counter. Right now I am going through a "Foundation Phase", using about 10-15 different foundations. I know its funny but I can't help buying & trying different brands/varieties of foundations.

                       Ok now coming back to the review of Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup, the packaging of the product is attractive but bulky. It comes in a thick glass jar with a black plastic lid and upon open the main black lid, there is another protective white plastic lid which seems flimsy to me. The glass jar is so thick that the exact shade cannot be guessed by just looking at the product from outside. It is very deceiving and you have to swatch the shade to know it. The particular counter I went to had only 3 shades- 1 was very whitish, I did look like a ghost and the 2nd was very dark, i did look unnaturally tanned so I decided on 370 Natural Tan which is somewhat dark for my skin tone but still I can make do with it.

                    The texture of this foundation is very smooth-creamy and the consistency is thick, kind of viscous I can say. This foundation is not at all runny but its somewhat liquidy. It is different than most other foundies I have used. It's a creamy liquidy foundation,I don't have words to describe the consistency other than that. It glides on my skin very easily even without a primer and blends like a dream without leaving streaks. I sometimes use my fingers and sometimes I use a Flat Topped Foundation Brush. Both ways it works good for me, but using a brush gives more coverage compared to using fingers. The fragrance is not very good but its like medicine or clay, sorry can't describe properly but the scent will not put you off.

                      It takes around 5 mins to sink into my skin and the best thing is it gets better with time. I mean it does not wears off or fades off but looks much better as time passes. So I don't need touch ups even a single time during my 12 hours of wear time. I have worn on 3 occasions for more than 16 hours and there was no sign of the foundation wearing or fading off. Thumps up to Revlon for this but I don't think anyone would go to the extent of wearing it for 24 hours to prove the claim. At the end of the day I don't feel like removing it from my face as it still looks fresh and air brushed.

                       Its a medium coverage foundation and I always apply an extra layer of it on problem areas. I need to apply concealer below my eyes and I am good to go. I do not feel the need to apply a powder to set it as I love the dewy glow it gives my skin. It does not look greasy, cakey and over done but gives a satiny matte look to my skin as time passes. It is definitely a buildable foundation but does not give full coverage. This foundation does not feel heavy on my skin, it's light enough to let my skin breathe. It's working great for me as I do not have much imperfections on my skin right now. Also regular use of this foundation didn't break me out and taking it off is so easy that I can remove it with a normal cleanser or just face wash, I do not need to use a Make-up Remover.

                           This foundation is easily available in Revlon Counters and Beauty Stores. The only problem is that most counters have only 3-4 shades and also I found a couple of stores without Testers :/ As of this running week I am not using this foundation on a daily basis as I plan to use on days I would not get time for touch ups or on days I know I would stay out for 12-16 hours. I have been using it for more than 20 days now and only a little product is gone so I can say Rs 800 is affordable.

                       My skin is oily and this winter it did not turn into combination like it usually does. This product controls the oiliness and shine but I shall have to wait for summers to see if it behaves the same when my skin gets oilier. I always use my moisturiser underneath this foundation, also I can skip sunscreen since this foundation contains SPF 20. Girls/ladies with dry skin should apply moisturiser before using this foundation. This product does not contain talc as well as parabens. Lastly I would like to say that this foundation photographs well without whitish cast.



Pros: -


* Easily Available as well as Affordable

* Suits my oily skin, doesn't make my skin greasy-oily

* Gives a matte- satiny look

* Does not look cakey or made up (thanks to the absence of talc)

* Doesn't contain parabens

* My skin looks dewy and air brushed

* Strangely (fortunate) is looks better as time passes, doesn't fade or wears off

* Stays on for 16 hours in and out of air-conditioned environment (haven't kept on for longer duration than that)

* Didn't break me out with regular application

* Blends like a dream and also sinks into my skin in a few minutes

* Does not settles into the fine line and pores

* 23.7 ml for Rs 800 is true value for money, as single blob covers the entire face & neck


Cons: -



* Heavy & Bulky glass jar is not travel friendly

* Also this kind of packaging makes is unhygienic ( I use a small plastic spatula to take out the product & sanitize the spatula every time before using)



                          I rate Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup 5 out of 5 since the pros outweight the cons. Its a great medium coverage foundation which can be worn during the day as well as at night. I love the air-brushed effect it gives to my skin. I recommend it to all foundation lovers. Thank you Revlon for this product.


Hope you enjoy my review on Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup, please do share your experiences with creme foundations.


Thank you & have a Blessed Sankranti/Pongal :)

40 gms for INR 85

Company Says: - It is a foundation makeup in a powder format- gives a flawless radiant look.

Contains rose fragrance to keep you fresh, contains sunscreen to protect from harmful UV rays. Gives a flawless radiant look.

Ingredients: - Talc, Zinc Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Perfume, Rosa Damascena Extract

May Contain: - CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 12085, CI 77891, Phenoxy Ethanol, Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben

Available in 2 shades:

01 Soft Pink (For Fair Skin)

02 Warm Pink (For Wheatish to Dusky Skin)

My Opinion: - I have been using this loose powder for nearly 2 years now and I would continue using this for as long as it is available. I was not into loose powders and always used Revlon Touch & Glow Moisturising Compact, which I still love very much. But after seeing this in the counters and hearing about it from a blogger friend, I planned on purchasing it. The rose powder is aptly named as the fragrance of this loose powder is just like fresh roses. The packaging is maroonish-brownish, typical Lakme, sturdy plastic tub and the base is white transparent. On opening the screw on lid, a transparent sifter can be seen with only 5 holes. It is extremely difficult to dispense the powder through those 5 holes and I have to open the sifter to dip my brush in the tub and I am always worried about contamination.

                           

                     A puff/applicator comes along with the loose powder, but it’s of no use as it picks up too much product. Using a brush is the best option with this powder. This powder is light weight and gives sheer to light coverage. So I don’t think the shade color makes much of a difference, though mine is soft rose as I am on the fairer side. This shade is a light pink but gives the look of a translucent powder on application. This rose powder sets foundation very well and gives a matte-smooth look to the face. I opt for this one when I want a shine free and matte look but whenever I need a dewy glow on my face, I opt for Avon Ideal Shade Loose Powder or my other compact powders.

                                Using too much product will give a dry look to your face and it will eventually end up become cakey. So I use a little amount of powder, dip the brush into the powder, tap it and dust over my face. It’s a fine and light weight powder and it’s extremely difficult to control it if the fan is on. It makes a big mess by flying everywhere. But one good thing about this loose powder is that it does not dry out my skin even in the harsh winters. It never broke me out till date nor did it irritate my skin in any way. At Rs 85 for 40 gms is dirt cheap, and takes nearly a year get finished off.  It controls the shine on my oily skin for about 4-5 hours in an air-conditioned environment, but in summers it’s lasting power is 3 ½- 4 hours at the most. What more can I expect from this cheap but good loose powder.

SWATCH IN ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

Pros: -

Affordability & Availability

Contains a huge amount of product, 40 gms for Rs 85

Controls oil to quite an extent

Lasts for about 4-5 hours in an air-conditioned environment

Gives a smooth & silky look to the skin

Works great as a setting powder

Very sheer & extremely light weight

BLENDED -ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

Fresh rose fragrance is very refreshing though it’s gone after 30 mins (or maybe less) of application

Cons: -

SPF not described

Dispensing the powder through the sifter is difficult

Only 2 shades available, company should bring out atleast 4-5 shades

Contains lotssssss of Parabens

Gives a matte look so dewy- look lovers please stay away

SWATCHED IN NATURAL LIGHT

Gives sheer to light coverage; girls wanting medium to heavy coverage stay away

                                 I rate this Lakme Rose Powder 4.25 out of 5. I love this product inspite of all the cons, and I shall continue using it till I find a similar product which is so cheap sans the Parabens. The fragrance is a treat for me and I feel refreshed after using it.

BLENDED -NATURAL LIGHT

                        Hope you girls enjoyed reading this review. Please do leave behind your precious comments and also let us know your experience with this product if you have any, we will be delighted to hear from you. Thank you and do have a great day