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.

Nivea Creme Soft Shower Cream Review

And so monsoon has arrived in this part of the world. To me, Monsoon=Season of rainfall hairfall, skin problems and what not. Ok, let's keep my beauty woes aside for a while, and get on with today's review on Nivea Creme Soft Shower Cream, that I have meaning to post for a long time.

PRICE: ₹145

QUANTITY: 250 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS: This silky shower cream, enriched with almond oil, envelops you in a caring, soft foam leaving your skin smooth and moisturised. Relax and rejuvenate with every shower. 

MY EXPERIENCE: Nivea Creme Soft Shower Cream is one of the older variants that came out with the HydraIQ technology. I have reviewed one of the new variants from this range here. The Nivea Creme Soft Shower Cream comes in a simple flip top cap packaging. The texture is milky and runny. It lathers up pretty well even with a little quantity. It has got a nice, yet subtle perfume-ish fragrance which I quite like, however that doesn't last post bath.  

Good thing is, it doesn't dry out my skin except for a little tightening. And unlike the Powerfruit Relax one, it doesn't leave any slippery feeling when washed off. At this price, it's one of the nicest shower gels I have tried and you get a free loofah with this too. So summing it up,   

WHAT I LIKED:

• Runny consistency that spreads and lathers easily.
•  Pleasant and subtle perfume-ish fragrance.
• Cleanses skin gently without drying it out.
• Simple and effective packaging.
• Economical and easily available. 
• Comes with a free loofah.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Finishes up fast.
  

VERDICT: A nice shower cream that doesn't dry out skin (HydraIQ technology :P) and perfect for you, if you have dry skin like me. I have tried another variant from this range after this one, which is the Nivea Pearl and Beauty Shower Cream, which I am not going to review as that is exactly like this one and works equally well, only smells a little different. You can give a try to either of these two.

RATINGS:  4.5 out of 5

Dove Go Fresh Nourishment Body Lotion Review

Hey ya beauties! Finally got a few spare minutes to post this review on Dove Go Fresh Nourishment Body Lotion that I have been using this past week. Read on to know whether I liked it or not!

PRICE:  Rs. 180

QUANTITY: 250 ml

INGREDIENTS: 

WHAT IT CLAIMS:

The Go Fresh Nourishment variant, has a refreshing formula, that is easy to spread, fast absorbing with a cooling sensation and very light after feel with menthol and a refreshing cucumber and green tea scent.  

MY EXPERIENCE: The lotion comes in a simple flip top cap bottle. The texture is creamy and pale green in color. It hydrates and moisturises skin well. It smells like fresh lemons and reminds me of a soap :P. For initial few minutes it feels a little heavy but then it sinks into skin without leaving any greasy feeling. Due to the presence of menthol, it leaves a cooling sensation on skin which tingles for a while.

I didn't find much cons with this. Only thing I feel is that, this won't be enough moisturizing for  dry skin in cool/dry weather.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Moisturises and hydrates skin well.
• Doesn't leave any greasy feeling once it sinks into skin.
• Keeps skin hydrated for good few hours in summer.
• Nice, fresh lime/cucumber smell.
• Cooling/tingling sensation due to the presence of menthol, which feels great on hot summer days.
• Affordable and easily available.  
  

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Not adequate for dry skin in winter or dry weather.

VERDICT: Quite a perfect body lotion to try out in hot summers but if you have really dry skin then you might need something heavyweight than this. Love the freshness it gives and menthol/mint is one of my favourite ingredients, so you know ;). Let me know if you have tried this.

RATINGS:  4.5 out of 5

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

Nivea Powerfruit Relax Shower Gel Review

On a recent offline :P shopping spree of some essentials, I came across the two new Nivea shower gels on the counter (coincidentally it was just the day before I received the press release for the same! ). 

Though the pink one looked equally tempting with the yellow beads, on sniffing I liked the purple Powerfruit one and brought it home. After trying it for past few weeks and soon finishing it up, here is what I think of it.

PRICE:  Rs.175

QUANTITY: 250 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS: Nivea   Powerfruit   Relax contains   anti-oxidants with   blueberry extracts that   help   nourish   your skin. This shower gel has a pleasant fruity fragrance of the acai berry that helps soothe your senses. The   fine mixture   of   power   fruit   and   blueberry   gently   cleanses   your   skin feeling   pampered and revived.

MY EXPERIENCE: Nivea Powerfruit Relax Shower Gel comes in a simple flip top cap packaging. Although the gel looks purple in the bottle, it is actually colorless, or say with just a hint of color that is not visible to eyes. It smells slightly fruity that is pleasant and relaxing, and it reminds me of some old shampoo whose name I can't seem to remember. It is quite runny in consistency and lathers extremely well which feels a little silky on skin.      

Good thing, it doesn't dry out skin (HydraIQ technology?!) even though it gently cleanses away dead skin (even without a loofah). Bad thing, it feels a little slippery on skin and requires extra time and water to wash off. Apart from that I didn't find anything bad. Oh and I don't know how I finished up the bottle so fast, like in 3 weeks! To sum it up,

WHAT I LIKED:

• Pleasant and relaxing aroma.
• Runny consistency that spreads and lathers easily.
• Feels silky on skin.
• Cleanses skin gently yet effectively.
• Doesn't dry out skin.
• Simple and effective packaging.
• Economical and easily available. 
• Comes with a free loofah. Gee! :P

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Feels a little slippery, maybe because of it's moisture retaining formula.
• Priced higher than the previous variants.
• I finished up the bottle way too fast. :P 
  

VERDICT: This has been my first try with any of the Nivea shower gels and I quite liked it, so much so that I got the Creme Soft shower gel from Nivea to try next. Review would be up soon. Have you tried any of the new/old Nivea shower gels?

RATINGS:  4.25 out of 5

Aloe Veda Luxury Chocolate Vanilla Shower Gel Review

Hey ya people! This is a quickie...err...ya ...as in a quick review post ;) for the Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel in Chocolate Vanilla. I was pretty impressed with the Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel in Cedarwood, hence ordered this one too. 

PRICE:  Rs.180

QUANTITY: 300 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS:  Luxuriate in the richly formulated soap-free Chocolate Vanilla Luxury Shower Gel with Vitamin E for a fun and magical experience. Nurturing and skin-conditioning with the rich scent of Chocolate and Vanilla makes you feel alive and 100% delicious! Aloe Vera and Glycerine heal, soothe and hydrate your skin to retain moisture after bath.

MY EXPERIENCE: Aloe Veda Luxury Chocolate Vanilla Shower Gel comes in a similar flip top cap dispenser packaging. The texture is very runny, quite in contrast with the Cedarwood one, hence it is getting finished up quickly. As the name suggests, it has a chocolaty smell, much like that of "Eclairs" toffee, when you chew it on and the liquid chocolate fills your mouth. As one gets used to the smell, it starts smelling like bournvita chocolate milkshake :P #warning its still not edible. ;) It stays for a while on skin post bath. 
 

Lathers very well even without a loofah. Doesn't dry out skin, but then neither it is moisturising, and I do need to follow up with a body lotion. On other points, it pretty much works the same as the Cedarwood one, so you can read my full review here to know my overall experience with the Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel.

 

VERDICT: For the price (available on discounts, on online sites) and quantity and ofcourse the quality, I love it totally (placed an order for another variant already ;) ) and would recommend the Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel to you all. Do let me know if you have tried it. :)

RATINGS:  4.5 out of 5

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Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel in Cedarwood Review

Hola ladies! Hope you are having a great Sunday. Mine just got better (new job...the reason why I went missing for a few days, and first weekend...yayiee :D ...and will be less active for coming weeks too :( so apologise in advance :P..Haha! :D )

Anyhow, coming to today's review, hear me out on what I have to say about the Aloe Veda Cedarwood Luxury Shower Gel, that I have been using for last few weeks. 

PRICE:  Rs.180

QUANTITY: 300 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS:
Energise your day with the Aloe Veda Cedarwood Luxury Shower Gel. This natural shower gel can make your skin squeaky clean whilst leaving behind an exceptional aroma.  

The natural Cedarwood shower gel from Aloe Veda is a formula made from ingredients like Glycerin, Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Sandalwood Oil which combine to revitalize your skin from deep within. The Aloe Vera gel found in this shower gel restores the skin’s lost moisture by essentially hydrating all the layers. In addition, Aloe Vera extracts can also remove dryness and blemishes from the skin, thereby giving you a clear complexion. In addition, the cleansing shower gel removes impurities and pollutants to reveal bright skin.  The Cedarwood Essential Oil present in this shower gel possesses a unique aroma that neutralises body odour. This luxury shower gel also contains Rosemary Oil which boosts blood circulation, thereby making your skin healthier. 

The Aloe Veda shower gel is infused with Sandalwood Oil which is a great antiseptic agent that can soothe inflammations, burns, and wounds whilst leaving your skin with a refreshed coolness. You can attain visibly lighter skin by the presence of sandalwood, since it is a natural skin lightener. Your body will have a fresh woody fragrance throughout the day from the Cedarwood, Rosewood and Sandalwood existent in this nourishing shower gel. You can use the Aloe Veda shower gel every day since it is free of soap and does not harm your skin.


MY EXPERIENCE: Phew, quite a lot on the claim part. But does it fare equally well in real? Aloe Veda Cedarwood Luxury Shower Gel comes in a simple flip top cap packaging. The texture is very thick gel like, which kind of slips from your palm if you are not careful, leading to wastage. But, other than that I liked everything else about it. 4-5 blobs of the gel is enough and lathers pretty well. It has got a strong sandalwood smell and it reminds me of those Mysore sandalwood soaps which I used to use centuries back :P. On the flip side, if you are not fond of the smell, it might bother you as it is quite strong and persists on skin for a while.

 
The claims are a bit sky high, as it doesn't heal or soothe skin as such, but doesn't irritate or dry out skin either, though one can't skip a moisturiser totally, esp. if you have dry skin like mine. Cleanses skin without leaving any slippery feeling. The price is economical as the quantity would last really long, and also you can get it with some discounts from most online shopping sites.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Soap free (TBS you have got a competition here :P) but lathers very well.
• Only a little amount is required, hence one bottle would last long.
• Strong sandalwood smell that persists for a while post bath.
• Simple, effective flip top cap packaging.
• Price is economical.
• Comes in many other variants.
  

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• The texture is quite thick and slips easily leading to wastage if one is not careful.
• The claims are a bit tall IMO, and it supports the effects of individual ingredients, rather than that of a mere shower gel. :P
  

VERDICT: I quite liked it and already ordered another variant. Need I say more? :D Let me know if you have tried the Aloe Veda Luxury Shower Gel. :)

RATINGS:  4.25 out of 5

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Lux Magical Spell Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash Review

Hey ya girlies! Hope you guys had a great Lohri/Pongal/Makar Sankranti :). Today I am going to review another body wash from my stash and it is Lux Magical Spell Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash. Read on to know whether I like it or not.

PRICE:   Rs. 99

QUANTITY: 240 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS:
Infused with the fine scent of Black Orchid & Juniper Oil, this scent is inspired by exotic blossoms at the peck of their bloom and embraced into exquisite Fragrance Pearls giving you an intoxicating scent that lasts long after you step out of the shower

MY EXPERIENCE: I got this basically because the name sounded so exotic. And I know, how silly a reason it can be! :P Cause unlike the claims, it didn't give me any " resham se v reshmi ehsaas ", but only dry skin (more on that later).

Lux Magical Spell Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash comes in a flip top cap packaging, which is spill proof. The texture and consistency looks similar to that of old Sunsilk shampoos (atleast to me). Coming to the fragrance, its a nice, perfume-ish smell, that lingers on your skin for a while, but it is quite subtle and disappears very quickly post bath. It doesn't leave any slippery feeling, but then it dries out my skin like the Lux soaps tends to do, and leave dry/flaky patches which I hate, especially in this winter when my dry skin becomes drier. Maybe it would work better in summers, but then I am not sure if I am going to try it again, even though it is pretty decently priced.

WHAT I LIKED:

• The texture is semi thick, which doesn't leave any slippery feeling on skin. 
• It lathers pretty well, even without a loofah. 
• Nice, perfume-ish smell but it is quite subtle and hardly noticeable post bath.
• Pretty affordable and the quantity would last long.
• Effective packaging. 

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• It dries out my skin, leaving dry patches, like normal Lux soaps.
• Funnily, I don't find the texture to be a body wash like.
• The smell is okay but nothing magical or relaxing about it.
• I didn't get any free loofah...boohoo! :(   

VERDICT: I would suggest dry skin ladies to steer clear of this one, atleast in winters. It might be a nice body wash for summers though, and at that price tag, I don't expect any magical moments but then surely not dry patches.

RATINGS:  3.5 out of 5

Omved Daily Body Moisturiser Review

Hola ladies! :) Today I am back with another Omved product review, that is the Omved Daily Body Moisturiser. We seriously can't have enough of moisturisers in the winter and here is another one waiting to be added to the list. ;)

PRICE:  Rs.250 / Rs.790

QUANTITY: 50ml / 200ml (You can buy it from Natural Mantra)

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS: 
Naturally soothe and protect your skin against the damaging effects of the sun while hydrating your skin with this premium quality moisturising skin food. It will gently penetrate to deeply nourish without making your skin feel clogged and oily 
* Nutrient-rich Sesame, Sweet almond and Avocado nourish 
* Rejuvenating Patchouli tones and deodorises 
* Titanium Dioxide (a natural mineral sunscreen) protects against harsh sun rays It contains active ingredients that hydrate, soften and increase elasticity. 
Quickly and easily absorbed to leave skin soft, hydrated and radiant with a younger looking complexion. Its delicate formulation is specifically low-allergenic and raw-blended. It is naturally good for all skin types and 100% safe and gentle for daily use. pH balanced.

MY EXPERIENCE: When I received this product from Natural Mantra for review purpose, I was a bit miffed because it had Mfg. date of 2011, and is about to expire in 3 months and I was apprehensive to use it as I have sensitive skin. So, I decided to try it on my hands and feet only, and thankfully it didn't cause any bad reaction. 

Omved Daily Body Moisturiser comes in a pump dispenser packaging. It is a water based lotion and semi-thick in texture that blends easily into skin, without leaving any greasy or oily feeling. It has got a dominant patchouli smell, which is quite calming. However, my dry skin requires a little more moisturisation in this season than this is able to provide. And the price is quite high for a daily moisturiser. But then 100% natural/organic products are always a bit costly.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Water based lotion that hydrates skin.
• Feels light and gets absorbed quickly without leaving any greasiness.
• Comes in a hygienic pump dispenser bottle. 
• Subtle patchouli smell that I quite like, but that depends on personal choice.
• 100% natural. No synthetic agents. No parabens, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, glycols, phthalates, synthetic colours or perfumes. 

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• My dry skin requires a little more moisturisation, after few hours. Not sufficient for winters, but for summer it would be perfect.
• Price is steep.
  

VERDICT: If you love natural products, and want to get off chemicals from your skin care regime, Omved is a brand to look out for. Omved Daily Body Moisturiser is a hydrating lotion that would be perfect for the summer months.

RATINGS:  4 out of 5

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

Cosmedic SaliQt Active Body Wash Review

Hey ya ladies! Today I am going to introduce you to a new brand called Cosmedic and I am going to review the Cosmedic SaliQt Active Body Wash from their range of products. But, before that here is a little info on the brand.
 

ABOUT:
With Cosmedic, Have the Skin You Want. Created by a team of doctors from the US and India, Cosmedic is the first brand that is formulated, tested and approved by dermatologists.

Dr. Kiran Lohia is a Columbia University graduate and a United States trained M.D. specializing in Dermatology. She is also American Board Certified with a further degree in Aesthetic Medicine. She is an active member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology, International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and more. Having additionally completed a Diploma course in Cosmetic Science through the U.K. Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Dr. Kiran Lohia has the distinction of being the one of the first physicians with both advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Chemistry knowledge.

Dr. Kiran Lohia collaborated with doctors, chemists and scientists around the world, and sponsored research in specialized Dermatology Research Centres in France, Italy, Spain and the USA. Breakthrough advanced technologies were created to specifically solve the prevalent skin problems. Finally Cosmedic was born.

Moving on to the review.  

PRICE:  Rs.249

QUANTITY: 100 ml 

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS:
Our triple action body cleanser is the first body wash in India that simultaneously cleanses, treats and improves the appearance of body acne, heat rashes and folliculitis. Proprietary Sali-Q complex delivering 2% bio-active Salicylic Acid is biologically recombined with purifying Triclosan and moisturising actives for truly rapid results without irritation or dryness.     
Hypoallergenic - Non-Comedogenic - Oil-Free - Non-Drying - Skin-Safe pH           

MY EXPERIENCE: I have sensitive skin, and I do get rashes from insect bites, itching, don't have body acne but occasionally I get one or two acne on the nape of my neck. As this is winter, rashes were not posing much a problem, so my target area was the acne on the nape of my neck. And I am glad that I tried out the Cosmedic SaliQt Active Body Wash, as it dried up those little miscreants in no time.  

Cosmedic SaliQt Active Body Wash comes in a compact green bottle, with a pump dispenser. The product is pale green in color and runny in consistency. It lathers moderately, so I need around 5-6 pumps of the product (without loofah) to get a decent lather (considering that it pumps very little product at a time due to the small mouth), and hence it finishes up soon. It has got a sharp medicinal smell, which I am not much fond of but then it doesn't really stay, so that's not a problem. I have dry skin and I was worried that it might dry out my skin giving dry patches, but no it didn't. It only gave a slight skin tightening feeling and I needed to follow up with a moisturiser. All said and done, it does help to dry out acne. I used it on my face too and I had a few large zits that have dried up on continous usage. But it doesn't stop acne from occuring, and it doesn't claim so too. It only helps to soothe them out.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Comes in a compact, pump dispenser packaging.
• Works on soothing and drying up acne and rashes.
• Doesn't dry out skin but then doesn't moisturise either.
• Cruelty free and vegan.
• Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic.
• Affordable, being a brand that is formulated, tested and approved by dermatologists.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• The medicinal smell might be bothersome. 
• Lathers moderately, so I need more amount of the product, hence it finishes up fast.
• Available online and select outlets. You can buy it from here.
  

VERDICT: If you suffer from body acne or rashes, and need some relief from the same, then you can try out the Cosmedic SaliQt Active Body Wash, as it effectively soothes and dry out acne. But, don't expect it to stop acne from occuring.

RATINGS:  4 out of 5 

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

The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel Review

I am definitely becoming a TBS addict. The next shower gel in my stash is the Strawberry Shower Gel from The Body Shop which I got in my recent 24x7style.com haul, and I am going to do a quick review of this one.

PRICE:  Rs.395 (Bought from 24x7style.com)

QUANTITY: 250 ml

INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Surfactant), Glycerin (Humectant), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Surfactant), Cocamide DEA (Surfactant), Coco-Glucoside (Surfactant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Glycine soja (Soybean Oil) (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Fragaria vesca (Strawberry Juice) (Natural Additive), PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate (Surfactant), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Benzophenone-4 (Sunscreen), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 17200 (Colour), CI 14700 (Colour).  

Differs from the above list taken from original TBS site!?

 

WHAT IT CLAIMS: This soap-free shower gel contains real strawberry seed oil. It has a deliciously sweet scent. 

• Soap-free. 
• Lather-rich. 
• Sweet strawberry scent 

MY EXPERIENCE: The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel comes in a similar transparent flip top cap sturdy bottle, like other shower gels from this range. The consistency is runny, while the texture is medium, gel like, with a slight red tint. It is definitely lather rich, like all the other TBS shower gels.
 

Coming to the fragrance. It smells like strawberry bubblegum to me. If you like fruity fragrances then you will surely love this. Sadly it doesn't linger on me. :( Also, I am a little confused with the inconsistency in the prices of the different shower gels. 

You can read my full review on The Body Shop Moringa Shower Gel Review,  to know my overall experience for TBS body washes.  Also, read my review on The Body Shop Love Etc...™ Body Wash, to know why I love it so much! :D

VERDICT: I like the sweet strawberry bubblegum smell but I am not so much into fruity fragrances, so might not repurchase this one. Those who love fruity, strawberry smell would love this. But why this inconsistency in the prices? So, it scored a little less than the other TBS shower gels in my kitty.

RATINGS:  4 out of 5