Winners: Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest Phase 1

Hey ya ladies! So the Phase 1 of the Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest ended an hour ago and I thoroughly enjoyed reading your answers to "How would you style your skin this monsoon season?"

It was really tough to choose the 4 best answers, but I did it anyway. I have chosen the 4 answers that were a bit different from others and more aligned to my question. 

And so the 4 winners are,

1)Surbhi Agarwal

2)Poorna banerjee

3)Renji Anooj

4)Gowthami Sundaram

  Congrats ladies! 

Please send me your details (Full name, Address, Contact number) to my email id beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com by 8PM today (or else I might have to choose a new winner).

Also to remind you ladies, you will receive the kit by 5th August , sent by Lakmé. You then  have to create a makeup look using the Lakmé Styling Kit and do a step-by-step photo album and mail me it to my id along with the photo album as attachment.  

The 2nd phase of the contest starts on 6th August, 2013 and ends on 12th August, 2013. Results to be announced by Lakmé India on 16th August, 2013.

Have fun with your kit and do some awesome looks using it. See you guys in the next phase! :D
 

PR Info: Pond's Pimple Clear White Facial Wash

New Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash
A multi-action solution for ten oil and pimple problems

~ Overcome pimples to achieve fresh,
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Skincare expert Pond’s, introduces the new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash, formulated with a powerful combination of oil absorbing herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula, gentle beads and skin brightening essence that fights the10 most common oil and pimple problems which we encounter every day.

Everyday dirt, oil and pollution settle on the skin surface, leaving dirt and oil trapped if left unattended leading to the breakout of pimples. These unhealthy 'deposits' are also the main cause of clogged pores and blackheads.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash with multi-action formula fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fairer skin. It includes a powerful combination of ingredients like herbal clay, pimple fighting salicylic formula with gentle beads and brightening essence.

Oil absorbing Herbal clay	Removes excess oil from the pores and helps clear pimples
Pimple fighting salicylic formula	Washes away 99% of pimple causing germs and reduces blackheads, whiteheads and redness
Gentle beads	Smoothens roughness, cleanses away dead skin cells and tightens pores to reduce blemishes and dullness
Brightening Essence	Infuses brightening essence to reduce dullness and make your skin fairer

Some people are born with perfect skin. Most of us, however, are not. Millions of youngsters in the world suffer from oily skin. Oily skin leads to many different problems like pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and open pores, irritated and rough skin. Moreover pimples leave marks/blemishes behind! All this makes your face look dull and unattractive. As a teenager, you have to deal with not one, but 10 oil and pimple related problems and all this takes a toll on your confidence!

Being young is all about living life to the fullest every day and being careless and free. The new Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash fights 10 oil and pimple problems to give you fresh, clear and fair skin that you always desired.

Pond’s Pimple-Clear White Facial Wash is now available in all leading stores across the country.

Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest - Win Lakmé Stylist Kits And Be A Star In LFW 13!

Hey peeps, here is a new contest brought to you by B.B.B and Lakmé India. Get a chance to win Lakmé Stylist Kits and be a part of Lakmé Fashion week Winter Fest 2013! Read on to know how...

How to enter:

Phase 1:
Just answer this simple question: "How would you style your skin this monsoon season?". Comment your answer below, detailing what colors and products would you use, how to prep so that it's not spoiled by the rain, any quirks to add some fun to your look.

**** 4 best answers gets to win a Lakmé Style Kit.***

Phase 2:

The 4 winners will receive the kit by 5th August ,sent by Lakmé. They have to create a makeup look using the Lakmé Styling Kit and do a step-by-step photo album. 

All the 4 finalists can send multiple entries for this part. Kindly mail me the entries, with the pictures as attachments at beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com , on or before 12th August.

***If your entry gets selected by Lakmé India, you can get a chance to watch Lakmé Fashion Week WF 2013 and meet a Lakmé stylist and feature in the Lakmé studio of Style at Lakmé Fashion week Winter Fest 2013. ***

Terms and conditions:

• The contest is open to B.B.B readers. So follow me on GFC and Like my FB page if you still don't. 
• The contest is sponsored by Lakmé India and is open to Indian residents only.
• The 1st phase of the contest starts on 22nd July, 2013 and ends on 29th July, 2013.  The 4 winners name to be announced on 30th July, 2013 
• You agree to participate in the Phase 2, in case you win the Phase 1.
• The 2nd phase of the contest starts on 6th August, 2013 and ends on 12th August, 2013. Results to be announced by Lakmé India on 16th August, 2013.
  
• The blog and blog-owner are not liable for any prize delivery discrepancies. 
• Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. 

In case you still have some doubt or questions, mail me at beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com!

Vaseline Healthy White Lightening Visible Fairness Lotion Review

Hey ya girls! Here is my review on the new Vaseline Healthy White Lightening Visible Fairness Lotion that I have been using on the go for past few weeks.

PRICE:  ₹75

QUANTITY: 100 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS:   

This range infused with Skin illuminating minerals, Vitamin B3 and Yogurt serum that go into different layers of epidermis to help re-lighten darkened skin cells, making your skin 4 times fairer and even-toned instantly.


MY EXPERIENCE: Honestly, I am a big fan of Vaseline body lotions and the Vaseline Healthy White Skin Lightening Body Milk has been my HG for so long. So I had high hopes from this new range as well. I kept the bottle in my bag for using it on the go (as it shows in the ad :P) and use it when my hands feel dry while sitting in the AC. The lotion comes in the regular flip cap bottle, it has a pinkish tint and is non greasy texturewise but takes a little extra rubbing to sink into skin.  

Right: Top: Swatch ;Bottom: After rubbing it in

Sadly, the pink tint gives a whitish cast for initial few minutes on my tanned hands and then disappears, while it doesn't quench the thirst of my dry skin. I won't say I have used it everyday regularly to see any long term effect but hey doesn't it say instant fairness? Only I get that whitish cast in the name of instant fairness! To sum it up,

WHAT I LIKED:

• Non greasy texture.
• Sinks into skin completely and feels light on skin. Perfect for summers.
• A subtle smell that won't bother your olfactory senses.
• Easily available.
• Doesn't hurt the pocket. 

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Not adequately moisturising for dry skin.
• Didn't see any instant fairness apart from the initial whitish cast.

VERDICT: For me it didn't work that great as compared to the previous Vaseline Healthy White Skin Lightening Body Milk, which I am loyal to and still use everyday.

RATINGS:  3.75 out of 5

**Product sent by PR for consideration but it doesn't influence my honest opinion! Read my disclaimer.

PR Info: The Body Shop Vitamin E BB Cream

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Stay cool with Vitamin E COOL BB Cream, our new BB Cream hero. With its light coverage,

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imperfections in a flash.

Experience beautifully fresh-looking skin in an instant. Vitamin E COOL BB Cream illuminates, evens and corrects your complexion for a refreshed skin-look. What’s more, this hydrating BB Cream drenches skin with moisture for 12 hours. Skin feels wonderfully comfortable all day long.

One Cool Shade

Ever unsure of which shade to pick? Never fear. Vitamin E COOL BB Cream has one shade and an ultra-blendable texture for luminous, natural-looking coverage. It’s so easy to apply and lightweight to wear, it looks and feels like you’re an au naturel, bare-faced beauty.

What’s Inside?

Vitamin E COOL BB Cream is enriched with wheatgerm oil, one of nature’s richest sources of Vitamin E.

Meet our other Vitamin E heroes!

Vitamin E Cool BB Cream is an extension of our iconic Vitamin E skincare range which has been loved by women all over the world since 1977.  A bestseller for 35 years, one Vitamin E product sells every three seconds.

The ‘Vitamin E’ range provides effective protection and hydration to give a clean, refreshed and nourished skin. Enriched with vitamin E harvested from wheatgerm oil, the products in the entire range act as powerful antioxidants increasing the smoothness and suppleness of the skin whilst providing hydration and protection.

The products in the entire ‘Vitamin E’ skincare range provide you everyday solutions from cleansing, toning, moisturizing to expert treatment. 

Priced at 995INR for 50gm

 

Dove Intense Repair Range with Keratin Actives Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Hola ladies! :) Today I am going to review the Shampoo and Conditioner from Dove Intense Repair Range with Keratin Actives  that I received few weeks back and have been testing them out since.

Shampoo

Conditioner

PRICE:  ₹135 (Shampoo), ₹135 (Conditioner)

QUANTITY: 180 ml (Shampoo),170 ml (Conditioner) 

INGREDIENTS:

Shampoo

 

Conditioner

WHAT IT CLAIMS:

Shampoo: Dove Intense Repair Shampoo contains Keratin Actives that go deep within to rebuild damaged hair at the cellular level. It removes build-up and gently cleanses your hair to give you hair that’s strong, beautiful and resilient to damage.     
     
Conditioner: Dove Intense Repair Conditioner contains Keratin Actives that reconstructs hair from within and nourishes it from root to tip. The light-weight formula won’t weigh your hair down, or cause your hair to feel greasy. It leaves hair feeling soft, smooth and beautiful. 

MY EXPERIENCE:

Shampoo: As with all other Dove ranges, this too comes in a similar white flip-top cap bottle packaging. The shampoo is semi-runny and lathers easily. It also washes off hair oil in one try. It has got the same fragrance as other Dove ranges and I actually love it, as it persists even after washing it off.  
 

Shampoo

It makes my hair soft and more manageable. My hair looks voluminous at the ends which I like but a little flat at the roots which I hate. But liked the fact that it actually tames my hair and it does look way better than the "dry-straw like" version. 

Conditioner: The conditioner comes in a flip-cap tube packaging as in other Dove ranges and smells the same of that of the shampoo. The texture is quite thick and creamy but spreads/applies and rinses off easily. I keep it on for 1-2mins before washing it off.

Conditioner

Now I didn't see much noticeable difference with the conditioner, and I think I prefer the non-conditioner shampooed hair in this monsoon, although it does make hair detangling easier. 

WHAT I LIKED:

• A better version meant for dry, damaged hair.
• Makes hair soft, smooth and manageable and adds volume to my hair.
• Less flyaways and controlled frizz (though not eliminated completely).
• Cleans hair in one wash and controls tangling of hair.
• Affordably priced.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:     

• Hair roots appear flat.     
• The conditioner doesn't make much difference to my hair in this season.

VERDICT: I quite liked the shampoo, a bit more than the conditioner, and am going to review the mask from this range soon. Have you tried anything from this range? Let me know your views! :)

RATINGS:  4.25 out of 5

**Product sent by PR for consideration but it doesn't influence my honest opinion! Read my disclaimer.