With Strawberry Extracts

50 gms for INR 99

Company Says: - Salon-Like* Clean Up Now Everyday At Home!

# Natural exfoliants known to unclog pores that helps remove blackhead, dead cells & excess oil for deep cleaned and smooth skin

# Professional Tip: Use the complete 3 STEP Lakme Nourishing Glow Clean Up regularly

Usage: Wet face. Take a generous amount & gently massage for 2-3 mins in circular motion with fingertips avoiding the eye contour, Rinse thoroughly with water & pat dry. 

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

* Refers to basic products used in salon clean ups.

Ingredients: -Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Walnut Shell Powder, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Acetylated Lonolin Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Perfume, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerine, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, PPG- 2 Methyl Ether, Phenethyl Alcohol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

My Opinion: - The second product I am reviewing from Lakme's  Nourishing Glow Clean Up Range is the Face Scrub. Straight away coming to the packaging of this product, its a red tube with white translucent screw-on cap. This tube is hygienic as well as travel-friendly.

                    The fragrance like the face wash is similar to strawberries and is very mild and sweet. It lingers on while the scrub in on and fades away once washed off. The texture is creamy and the consistency is thick. The scrub particles are gritty but mild and gentle on my skin. This scrub is not harsh and hence does not redden my skin. The walnut particles are not fine but big either, they are somewhere in between.

                    I use it alone or in tandem with the face wash and face mask. Depends on my mood and requirement. Both ways it works well for me and cleans off the excess oil from my skin. Girls with oily sensitive skin will love this scrub but the ones who loves a fair bit of abrasion should stay away from this scrub.

                    This scrub lifts off the excess oil from the skin and gives it a radiant glow which is temporary. My skin feels soft and smooth after each usage. Over all an average product which is easy on the pocket and belongs to one of the most trusted brands, Lakme. Nothing unique about this product, just another scrub nothing else.

               








Pros:-



* Affordable and easily available

* Absorbs excess oil from the skin surface

* Scrub (walnut) particles are gritty but gentle on my skin, I like mild exfoliation and not heavy abrasion

* Gives a temporary glow to the skin

* Contains extracts of corn, walnut, strawberry and apricot, all good for skin

* I personally stay away from Apricot scrubs but this one is very gentle on my skin



Cons: -


* All effects are temporary

* Contains SLS




                I rate Lakme Nourishing Glow Clean Up  Face Scrub 4 out of 5. Just another scrub, try it if you love scrubs, have oily skin and prefer mild exfoliation. At Rs 99 you have nothing much to lose.

Hope this review helped you in some way and do leave behind your sweet comments and also share with us your experience of Apricot Scrubs. Thank you and have a great day :)

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 :)

All Skin Types

15 ml for INR 439

Company Says: - Light weight eye cream visibly reduces puffiness, brightens dark circles and help smooth out fine lines. Its D-circle complex helps reduce puffy eyes and brighten dark circles. Eyebright extract helps soften shadows.

Ingredients: - Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrahydroxyproply Ethylenediamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Caffeine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Propylene Glycol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protien, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Xanthan Gum, Morus Bombycis Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, EDTA, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glucose, Sorbic Acid, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, CI 42090

Some of the Ingredients simplified-

Vitis Vinifera: is our common grapes and its skin extract, leaf extract and the fruit extract is used for their varied properties in cosmetics. It is mainly used for its skin conditioning and antioxidant properties.



Morus Bombycis: is an extract found in mulberries which is often used in cosmetics due to the presence of Arbutin. It controls the production of Melanin thereby naturally lightening the skin. It is also high in antioxidants and has anti-aging properties.


Euphrasia Officinalis: also known as Eyebright is used in eye lotion/cream and eyewash. It soothes irritated and inflamed eyes. This herb is used to combat as well as treat many eye deseases/problems.

Scutellaria Baicalensis: also known as Baikal Scullcap is a genus of flowering plants of the mint family. Its root is used for medicinal purposes. It is a antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent.

Chondrus Crispus: also known as Irish Moss or Carrageen Moss is an moisturising agent used in creams, mask ,wrappings, shampoos ans emulsions.

My Opinion: - Eye Creams are a necessity for me as I am sleep deprived at times and therefore puffiness and dark circles are regular problems I face. Though my dark circles are light but the puffiness is real ugly at times. Today I am reviewing Oriflame Optimals Seeing is Believing Multi Benefits Eye Cream which I have been using since many many years now but on and off, not regularly. I love the cute glass jar it comes in, though its not hygienic since I have to dip my finger in the jar, I still love it. The eye cream comes in a grey-blue carton and is a heavy glass jar with a screw on grey plastic lid. Upon opening the lid, a silver foil protective shield can be seen which prevents the cream to come in contact with the lid. Very travel friendly.

                 The consistency of this light blue eye cream is thick creamy and the texture is buttey soft. Even though it looks thick, its light weight and easily gets absorbed into the skin. I just need to apply a few dots around my eyes and pat it until the cream is spread well and absorbed. The eye cream is non-fragrant which is a big advantage as many girls like non-fragrant creams/lotions these days.

THE SWATCH

                  Usually I use this eye cream at nights and in the mornings I find all the puffiness gone plus the skin around the eyes is well moisturised, soft, smooth and bright. It does work on my slight dark circles but I can tell that it will never work on serious dark circles. Also it does nothing for fine lines, not that I have a lot of lines but I think this cream will not be effective against fine lines around the eyes. But it does give that fresh and healthy look to the eyes. At times I use this Eye Cream during the day, concealers blends well with it underneath, shadow goes on well and liner is also not disturbed. This eye cream has remained my favorite since years as it does not make my oily lids oilier. The amount in the swatch pic is enough for more than one use and hence the price is justified.

Pros: -

* Moisturises and brightens the skin around my eyes

* Reduces and banishes puffiness

* Works well as eye makeup base

* Does not make my oily lids oilier

* Makes the skin around my eyes soft and smooth

* Makes the eye are look fresh and healthy

* I apply this eye cream at nights only and a jar sees me through 2 1/2 months, hence the price is justified

Cons: -



* Availability is an issue as this product is available only through Oriflame Consultants

* Does nothing for serious dark circles

* Does not do much for fine lines around the eye area

* Contains oodles of parabens

            I rate Oriflame Optimals Seeing is Believing Multi Benefits Eye Cream 4.25 out of 5. I highly recommend this eye cream to beauties with puffiness problem. Try once and you won't regret.

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

8 gms for INR 160



Company Says: - New Lakme Intense Whitening Compact SPF 23 with UVA/UVB protection flawlessly blends in to your skin making it look visibly fairer and translucently radiant. Its unique formula contains:

a) Skin Brightening Pearls that add a pearly glow

b) Goodness of Multi-minerals

c) Vitamin B3 proven to visibly lighten skin tone with daily usage

d) SPF23 UVA & UVB protection

# Oil free      # Light weight         # Suitable for everyday use

97% India women agree that it makes them 2 shades fairer than any compact*

*Percentage of women agreeing to the claim. Consumer test on 213 women.


Ingredients: - Not Listed

My Opinion: - Compacts are an essential part of makeup, we all know that. I have been experimenting with a lot of compact powders over the years but keep coming back to Revlon Touch & Glow Compact which I like very much. Coming back to the review, the packaging is simple. A white plastic compact case with a little irregular shape :P Upon opening the lid, a round mirror can be seen which is apt for touch ups on the go. Also the sponge/puff is average and can be used in emergencies.

                        The fragrance is herbal-floral type and neither good nor bad. It goes away after sometimes of application. This compact powder looks chalky in the pan. But in reality it is light weight and oil free as claimed by Lakme. I use it over my regular moisturiser/sunscreen and also over BB Creams and foundations. I usually use a powder brush instead of the sponge/puff provided with the compact to apply the powder.

                      The compact is easy to blend and gives medium coverage. It comes with the added advantage of SPF 23 UVA/UVB protection. It makes my skin glow but the 2 shades fair skin is a false claim. This compact stays on for 4 hrs in a non air-conditioned environment but stays on for much longer durations in an air-conditioned environment, about 7 hrs. A little touch up is required at times and my skin looks fresh and radiant. Its very affordable and perfect for everyday use. Also comes with the goodness of Multi-minerals and Vitamin B3.

THE PUFF APPLICATOR

Pros: -


* Affordable and easily available


* Great for everyday use


* Comes with the added advantage of SPF 23 UVA/UVB protection


* Easy to blend


* Light weight and oil free


* Controls oil for long


* Good lasting power


* Contains Multi-minerals & Vitamin B3


* Adds a radiant glow to my skin without a chalky whitish cast

THE SWATCH

Cons: -


* Ingredient list not provided



* 2 shades fairer skin is a false claim

             I rate Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact SPF 23 4 out of 5. It a good compact for everyday use and great for oilies like me. Highly recommended.




Hope this review helped you in some and do leave behind your sweet comments and also share with us your experience of Pressed/Compact Powders. Thank you and have a great day :)