Hello girlies, this haul post was lying in the draft since last month and I was too occupied to post it or for that matter anything else. I have hauled all of these at different points of time through August but the Lakme one was a collective haul. My camera is giving me big time trouble and that's one reason for me not blogging. Ok enough of bragging for now. Let's start with the skin care products-

Pond's White Beauty Tan Removal Scrub- Rs 85

Pond's Pimple Clear White Multi Action Face Wash- Rs 75



Now the Lakme products-(I got the eye shadow and blush at 40% off)

Lakme Absolute Eye Chromatic Baked Shadows- Day Queen -Rs 266 (Rs 595)

Lakme Absolute Shine Line Eyeliner- Blue- Rs 280

Lakme Absolute Creme Lipstick- Royal Rouge- Rs 580

Lakme Absolute Plump & Shine Upto 6 Hr 3D Gloss- Rs 430

Lakme 9to5 Lip Color- Rose Chaos- Rs 400

Lakme Absolute Cheek Chromatic Baked Blush- Night Sparkle- Rs 330 (Rs 550)

Lakme Absolute Royal Nails- Purple Lust & Emerald Desire (Both Limited Edition) - Rs 190 each

Colorbar Time Plus Pro Long Stay Makeup- 003 Mash Caramel- Rs 499

Colorbar Exclusive Nail Lacquer- 76- Rs 175

Lotus Herbals Colour Dew Nail Enamel- 86 Deep Sea & 80 Go Grapes- Rs 105 each

Maybelline Bold Matte Lipstick- Mat3- Rs 375

Loreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Glossy- 910 Passion Fruit Perfect- Rs 400

Revlon Nail Enamel 432 Sunshine Sparkle- Rs 140
Revlon Colorstay Top Coat- Rs 230




And lastly this Lakme 9to5 beauty box I got with my Lakme purchases :D

Thank you and have a great Sunday :)

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Skin Innovation

Visible Results in 7 Days

Suitable for ALL SKIN TYPES

60 gms for INR 295

Company Says: - Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Gel Crème is a breakthrough from Lotus Herbals that lightens, whitens and brightens your skin.

LIGHTENS: It lightens skin’s tone by reducing uneven pigmentation

WHITENS: It unveils visibly fairer skin by reducing dark spots

BRIGHTENS: It enhances skin’s radiance naturally

Why Gel Crème?

Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Gel Crème is a revolutionary fairness solution that incorporates the advantages of a gel and a crème.

Spreads easily on your skin.

Advanced formula allows for better delivery of active ingredients.

Good for all skin types including oily and combination skin.

How to Use?

Use morning and evening all over face and neck after cleansing thoroughly with Whitglow 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Skin Whitening Facial Foam. For synergic effect, use in conjunction with Whiteglow Intensive Skin Whitening & Brightening Serum.

Why Whiteglow?

Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening range is technologically advanced formulation that provides triple action on skin- LIGHTENING, WHITENING & BRIGHTENING with the help of r4are fruit & proven plant extracts that penetrate deep into the skin to provide enduring action. The result, your skin looks fairer, flawless and radiant.

It is free from harsh chemicals that generally have side effects.

How it works?

Clinical trails show that the following plant extracts lighten, whiten & brighten the skin within 7 days of regular use:-

Grape extract (VITIS VINEFERA): Exfoliator- helps active ingredients penetrate into the skin.

Mulberry extract (TRITER PENOIDS, PHENYL FLAVONES): Tyrosinase inhibitor

Milk Enzyme: Blocks Melanin Pathways

Saxifraga Extract (EPIGALLOCATECHIN): Free radical Scavenger & tyrosinase inhibitor

Ingredients: - D.M. Water, Almond Oil, Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate, Glyceryl Mono Hydroxy Stearate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Oil, Light Liquid Paraffin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Extract, Camellia Sinesis (Green Tea) Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycerin Stearic Acid, Milk Enzymes, Sodium Lactate, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Ceto Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Triter Penoids, Phenyl Flavones (Mulberry) Extract, Epigallocathecin (Saxifraga) Extract, Vitis Vinefera (Grape) Extract, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Alpha-Arbutin, Fragrance.

My Opinion: - A day cream with SPF is a great time saver. So I usually choose day creams with atleast SPF 15. I have been using a lot of day creams from Avon and hence I decided to try some other brands. This time I chose Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Gel Crème SPF 25/PA+++, the “Gel Crème” thingy sounded very nice for my oily skin. This cream come boxed in white with the image of a bunch of green grapes. Inside the carton, the glass tub/jar is sitted on a plastic tray to hold the jar/tub in place. The packaging is good looking; it’s a frosted glass jar with a shiny silver screw on lid. Upon opening the main lid, a plastic protective lid is found which protects the cream from coming in contact with the main lid. This jar/tub being made of glass needs to be handled carefully and is also a bit heavy. But then otherwise its travel-friendly.

                          This cream is white somewhere in between a gel and a cream; hence Lotus Herbals aptly calls it “Gel Crème”. It is light enough for oily skin since it is water based. This cream gives the skin a cool feeling when applied and just a small quantity is required. This cream spreads well on my skin as claimed by the company but sadly sits on top of my skin if I don’t work on it for a minute or so. Only massaging can make it absorb into the skin. It gives a matt look to my skin immediately after I have applied it and in a non air-condition environment it makes my skin sweat. But in an air-conditioned environment this cream stays on matte without any sweating. The fragrance of this cream is similar to the other products of this range. It has a milky touch to it, nothing heavy or nauseating.

                           This gel crème gives a nice fresh feeling to my skin and controls oil for an hour or two. But in AC my face remains somewhat matte throughout the day. This cream moisturises my skin well but does not make it greasy. It’s a good base for makeup, and I sometimes apply foundation over it with good results; but generally I am used to applying powder (loose/compact) and a bit of blusher/bronzer on my face over this crème. This crème makes my skin bright and smooth after each application. It adds softness and suppleness to my skin. The plus point is that this crème contains SPF so I don’t have to use extra sunscreen along with it. Also this crème contains a number of natural ingredients which makes it all the more attractive.

Pros: -

* Contains SPF 25

* Gel based cream makes it great for oily skin/combination skin

* Light weight formula gives adequate moisture to my skin but doesn’t make it oily

* Controls oil for an hour or two, can be fixed with a oil-blotting paper & a face powder

* Ingredient list is attractive with a number of natural additions

* A little cream is needed for each use and hence this 60 gms tub/jar will see me through 2+ months with regular use

Cons: -

* Lotus Herbals product contains PARABENS

* Makes me sweat when I am out in the sun or in a non AC environment

* Company claims that it is suitable for All Skin Types but I doubt its effect on dry skin

             I rate this Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Gel Crème SPF 25/PA+++ 4 out of 5. It makes me sweat in a non AC environment/in the sun but stays good in AC environment. Suits my oily skin so well but dry skin people please check it out at a store by swatching before you purchase.

           Hope this review helped you in some way or the other. Do share your experiences about day cream with us in the comments section. Thanks for reading the post and have a great evening

Lotus Herbals has introduced 10 new, stunning shades of PURE COLORS™ lip colors, under its Cosmetics Ecologique make up range.

 Lotus Herbals PURE COLORS™ range of lip colours is 100 % vegetarian, natural and safe and animal product free. It is enriched with botanical extracts of Aloe Vera and Jojoba.

 It is priced at Rs.245/- and is available in 32 shades at select premium beauty and department stores across the country.

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Hydrolysed Soy Protein & Aloe Vera Extract

Preservative-free, Ultra- Protection

All Skin Types

50 gms for INR 595

Company Says: - A revolutionary, Preservative-free, light-weight formulation containing potent herbal extracts which protects Collagen in the skin*. UVA rays penetrate deep into skin and damage Collagen, resulting in wrinkles. Once Collagen is damaged it cannot re-built itself. In fact up to 80% of skin ageing is caused by the sun.

Hydrolysed Soy Protein holds Collagen together in a firm and smooth way & helps combat sun-induced free-radical damage that can accelerate the signs of skin ageing. The Aloe Vera extract hydrates and replenishes skin and also protects from other sun induced damages. The easy to blend texture gives a non-sticky & clean feel.

Soy Protein: Hold Collagen together in a firm & smooth way

Aloe Vera: Protects from sun-induced damages, hydrates & replenishes skin

Double Protection

UVA+UVB

Research into skin damage by UV rays shows that:

UVA Rays damage collagen, resulting in wrinkles. In fact upto 80% of skin ageing is caused by the skin.

UVB Rays cause Sun burns, skin cancer etc.

Directions: - Apply Safe Sun Collagenshield Sunblock liberally & evenly on face & exposed parts (body, neck, arms, legs etc) before exposure to sun.

Advice: - Use daily to protect collagen in the skin. *Reapply frequently for Sun-Sensitive skin, apply every 4 hours to all exposed parts of body.

Preservative Free: - Collagenshield Sunblock is free from harmfull preservatives like Parabens, which may cause health problems like breast cancer.

Ingredients: - Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Mthoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Light Liquid Paraffin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutylene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, PEG-30, Dipolyhydroxystearate, Octyl Hydroxy Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrolysed Soy Protein, Camellia Sinesis (Green Tea) Extract, Aloe Barbedensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Sulphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glycerin, Essential Oil Blend.

My Opinion: - I don’t know much about sunscreens except the fact that Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is the ability to screen or block out the sun’s burning/damaging rays. SPF indicates UVB protection whereas PA indicates UVA protection and ranges from +(least) to +++ (most). When Lotus Herbals sent me this product, I was happy to see SPF 90 and PA+++ as I think it will give me maximum protection against sun rays. This sunscreen comes boxed in a shiny orange small box. The plastic tube is similar orange in color, has a flip open top which is travel friendly and also can be thrown into a purse without fearing about mess.

                            

            This sunscreen comes with a tint and looks like a liquid foundation for dark skin. the consistency is thick lotion-like and the texture is soft creamy. The fragrance is very pleasant floral which most girls would like I think, it fades after 10-15 mins of application since its mild enough. I use a sunscreen daily even if I stay indoors, actually I have not much exposure to the sun but I make it sure to use a sunscreen religiously every morning. Since this sunscreen is tinted, I don't use a foundation on top as it gives some amount of coverage and a matte glow which I love. It gets absorbed into my skin in no time and that too without much rubbing and massaging.

                                 This sunscreen contains some very impressive ingredients like Aloe Vera, Soy Protien, Green Tea, Essential Oils etc which are awesome for the health of the skin. Collagenshield will prevent ageing and Aloe Vera and other ingredients will hydrate and replenish the skin. PA+++ will give maximum protection against UVA rays and SPF 90 will give maximum protection against UVB rays. This sunscreen/block gives a matte look to my skin and its not heavy or greasy in any way. Ofcourse I dust my T-zone with a loose powder which keeps oil at bay for quite sometimes. This product does not give the whitish cast which most sunscreens gives and photographs well and also it does not melt with sweat.

                             The company says that this product is for all skin types but I don’t think it will suit very dry skin. As for me I have very oily skin which acne prone and I have applied it over my pimples successfully without any irritation or problem. This product doesn’t break me out and also it doesn’t irritates my skin. I cant see any tanning, so I think it has been working well for me. But one big drawback is that the tube contains 50 gms and costs a whooping Rs 595 and I need quite a lot of product throughout the day since reapplication every 4 hours is a must. So its pricey, and rest I told you’ll I don’t know much about sunscreens :P ;)

Pros: -

* Very impressive ingredient list, contains Essential Oils, Aloe Vera, Soy Protiens, Green Tea etc

*The phrase “Collagenshield” is very satisfying and attractive

*Preservatives free (No Parabens)

*Doesn’t break me out or irritate my skin or cause rashes

*Gentle on my pimple-prone skin

*No white cast, photographs well, doesn’t melt off in the heat

*Travel friendly packaging

Cons: -

* Expensive at rs 595 for 50 gms only

* Layering gives a cakey look which is ugly

                 I rate this Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Collagenshield Sunblock SPF 90/PA+++ 4.5 out of 5. Right now I am using it and loving it. Dry skin and very fair skin girls check it before buying. A true skin innovation from Lotus Herbals, and also this time they have left out the Parabens which is a big thumps up. A good sunscreen from Lotus Herbals but definitely very pricey for most Indians.

Hope you enjoyed this review, please do share your experiences with us about this sunscreen or any other sunscreen you are using right now. Thank you and do have a rocking time.

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         Lotus Herbals being a leading player in sunscreens would love to update all the beauties on the benefits and usage of sunscreens this summer.

Wish you a very Happy Summer 2012

Stay Beautiful Forever !!