Winner: L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss

First of all I would like to thank L'Oreal for sponsoring this giveaway and to my readers who entered. 

I validated all the entries, and got 27 26 valid entries! :) And so the lucky winner to win a L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss is:

  Farzana Sadia  

shruti shetty

Congratulations to Shruti. I will be emailing you shortly hereafter, and would require you to respond to it within next 24 hours, else I would have to pick another winner.  

Others don't be disheartened, as there would be many more giveaways coming up soon! :) 

 

Say 'Yes' To Colour Giveaway: Win L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss

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Hey beauties! How many of you are still wary of coloring your hair?  

L’Orèal Paris India has launched the 'Say Yes to Colour' campaign on digital which is about the benefits of using Casting Crème Gloss to colour your hair. Let's hear what they have to say about this.

India as you know has always been a grey coverage market but we feel that given the right product, we can get the modern Indian woman to experiment with colour and bring out her individuality.

Casting Crème Gloss is the perfect hair colour for women who prize quality and care over everything else. It is a no ammonia hair colourant that gives your hair rich, visible tones and a stunning glossy shine. Enriched with Royal Jelly, a naturally occurring substance known for its rare nutritive and rejuvenating quality, Casting Crème Gloss ensures that post colouring hair is left revitalized with a glossy shine. Its crème formula contains a special patented conditioning complex that helps protect the hair fibre inside and out for exceptionally soft voluptuous hair. It is easy to apply, takes just 20 minutes and comes in a do-it-yourself kit which saves unnecessary trips to the parlour. The delicate fragrance makes colouring a luxurious treat! It delivers on every aspect, quite like the modern Indian woman.

 

For more information on this revolutionary hair colour you can visit: http://goo.gl/tQBqY.

 
Our campaign aims to educate women about the benefits of colouring their hair. We would like to also get them to Say Yes To Colour! Since, most women are apprehensive about colouring their hair; we want to introduce women to the safe No Ammonia Casting Crème Gloss. We want women to rediscover themselves and try different shades from our range!

You can Join the movement by going to this link HERE on facebook and find out more about the shades to go with different skin tones.

Throughout the campaign we will encourage women to colour their hair by busting myths related to hair colour. We have already busted a few myths on our Facebook page. Have a look at them!

One B.B.B reader would get a chance to win a L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss of their choice of shade, sponsored by L’Oréal Paris India.

Simple rules to follow,

This giveaway is open to the GFC readers and FB fans of B.B.B with an Indian residential address. New readers and fans are also welcome.

To enter the giveaway, you have to take the pledge and  Say 'Yes' To Colour on  L’Oréal Paris FB page. To pick a shade that suits you the best, take the 'My Hair My Colour' quiz here: http://bit.ly/MyHairMyColour

Optional Entry(+2): Follow @LOrealParisIn on twitter and tweet: Say 'Yes' To Colour to win @LOrealParisIn Casting Crème Gloss @pooja_g: http://beautybrainsbrawns.blogspot.com/2012/10/say-yes-to-colour-giveaway-win-loreal.html

The giveaway starts from 17th October, 2012 and would end on 27th October, 2012. Only 10 days, so hurry up! 

Now comment below with all the entries in the following format! :)

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*GFC:

*Email ID:

*Facebook name: 
*Have you taken the pledge and picked your color:

Extra:

Tweet URL:

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Winner would be chosen through Random.org shortly thereafter . Winner will have 24 hours to respond failing to which a new winner will be chosen.

*The prize will be delivered by L’Oréal Paris India. The blog and blog-owner are not liable for delivery discrepancies.
*Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. You need to provide your address in case you win. 

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L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Conditioner Review

Hey beauties! Today I am going to review the conditioner from the L’Oreal Total Repair 5 range. After my experience with their hair masque I thought of giving this conditioner a pass. But, I got one anyway through an offer of a free conditioner with the shampoo, which I buy every month. This was left to be reviewed from this range and so, I am happy to share my experience about this. 

PRICE: Rs. 80

QUANTITY: 90g

INGREDIENTS:

MY EXPERIENCE: In one line I would say, this is not one of the best conditioners, I have came across till now. It has very runny consistency compared to other conditioners. I require a huge amount to make my hair 'feel' conditioned. But then again a large amount makes the hair look limp/oily and a small amount doesn't do anything to my hair. To sum it up, I would say,

WHAT I LIKED:

• Adds some softness to hair.
• Hair detangles easily even when wet.
• Price is easy on the pocket but if you need large blobs like me then this wouldn't last really long.
• I like the fragrance which is common in all the products in this range.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• The obvious fact that I require a large amount and again that tends to make my hair limp.
• The packaging is such when you are almost at the end of it, it squirts product here and there on pumping it. (Ok..that sounds...errr....gross! :P )
• I didn't feel any miraculous conditioning effect as such.

VERDICT: I don't think I would ever get this again. I have found my HG conditioner in Dove Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner and I would buy that one next time until I find something better. :D I think this would suit more to those who have oily scalp/hair as it is really light if used in smaller quantity.

 

RATINGS: 3 out of 5

L’oreal Total Repair 5 Instant Smoothing and Nourishing Oil Serum Review

Hey guys! I am still up, so late tonight to write this review, which I have been meaning to do since 2-3 months :P, as I bought this L’oreal Total Repair 5 Instant Smoothing and Nourishing Oil Serum in my October haul probably and now I guess I am ready to review it. Thanks for bearing with this procrastinator. :P

Let's move on with this review.

PRICE: Rs.140 (Introductory offer Rs.125)

QUANTITY: 40ml

INGREDIENTS: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol denat, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadicanediol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Butylphenyl , Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Fagrance (F.I.L. C37906/1)

WHAT IT CLAIMS: "Treat yourself to the ultimate care system with L’Oreal Paris's New Total Repair 5 Instant Smoothing and Nourishing Oil Serum. This miraculous product’s technological innovation with ceramide-cement helps protect and repair hair damage caused by daily aggressors like the sun, pollution and water. It helps to avoid tangles and breakage, leaving hair smooth and nourished."

MY EXPERIENCE: To be honest I have used it only 8-10 times so far in so many months. And everytime my experience was almost the same. I use it when I don't use or forget to use the conditioner. The serum has a runny consistency and gives a strong alcoholic smell when I pour it on my palm, but as soon as I rub it on my semi wet hair, the smell lightens and becomes similar to all other products from this range. It detangles and softens and imparts some shine to my hair, however, it failed to work on my frizz and turns it more wiry and ugly, esp, if I have to go out and leave my wet hair open.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Helps in easy de-tangling even for wet hair when in a hurry.
• Gives a little softness and a bit of shine to the hair.
• Very little amount is required to cover my below the shoulder length hair.
• Effective packaging that helps in controlling the amount of the product required.
• Price is comparatively okay IMO and the quantity would last really long.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Didn't work at all on my frizz in this winter.
• Attracts more dirt and makes hair rough if you apply it on wet hair and go out.
• I hate the strong alcoholic smell in it's concentrated form.

 

VERDICT: Apart from the Total Repair 5 Shampoo, I am not happy with the rest of the products from this range (would post the review of the conditioner soon and you might guess from this what is going to come next :-/). 

I won't say this serum is a must have product but if you have normal hair and want a pocket friendly serum then you might give this a try.

RATINGS: 3.5 out of 5

A Sneak Peek of Upcoming Reviews

Hey ya friends! Since I would be M.I.A for a while due to my semester exams from next week, I thought of giving you a preview of what would be coming up in the next months. 
Enjoy the pics below as for now :D,

Orly Nail Paints (Check out my StyleCraze haul) 

Lashem Double Trouble Mascara

 

Lashem Lash Gel

HipHop Nail Polish Remover Wipes

L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Hair Serum

Vaseline total moisture cream

And many more to come, so keep watching this space! And wish me luck for my exams! Need them! :)

L’Oreal Pearl Perfect Facial Foam Review

Hello lovelies! I am back with my reviews! Yay! :D So what’s on the table for today? Well, it is the L’Oreal Pearl Perfect Facial Foam which I recently purchased in my VioletBag.com haul. I was looking around for a nice facewash for everyday use and chanced upon this one while surfing the site. I have been using it for almost past two weeks and I thought of reviewing the same today.

PRICE:  Rs.175 (Rs.163 on offer at VioletBag.com)

QUANTITY: 50g

WHAT IT CLAIMS: Instantly removes make-up, cleanses skin thoroughly and eliminates all impurities. Contributes to a complete Whitening effectiveness. Brightens the complexion day after day. Helps to clear off excess dead cells from the skin's surface for a brighter and more luminous skin.This innovative foam lathers abundantly in contact with water and rinses off easily, leaving your skin extremely soft, clean and comfortable.

INGREDIENTS:  Aqua, Palmitic acid, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl cocoate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Diodium laureth sulfosuccinate, PEG-150 Disterate, Glycerin, Ascorbyl, Glucoside, DMDM Hydantoin, Calcium pantetheine sulfonate, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Propylparaben, Fragrance, Disodium butylparaben, Cetyl hydroxyethycelluouse, BHT, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Sodium chloride.

MY EXPERIENCE: The L’Oreal Pearl Perfect Facial Foam comes in a pearl white tube which I think, first attracted me and I went ahead to buy it . The consistency of the face wash is soft and creamy and it looks pearly white. However, it belies its name and doesn’t form any foam at all. I use it after coming back from college (to test it on whatever little makeup I have on my face along with all the dirt). A large blob is sufficient to spread over face and neck but it spreads like a creamy cleanser and doesn’t lather at all and so I don’t get the feeling of a cleansed skin. If you take very little amount it won’t even spread and cleanse properly. To sum it up, I would say,

WHAT I LIKED:

• Removes makeup to an extent (not completely).
• Didn’t cause any break outs.
• Fragrance is a bit unusual but nothing OTT.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• I didn't see any whitening, brightening or lightening of skin.

• Doesn’t lather much which is the most irritating factor for me. It forms like a layer of cream (like men’s shaving cream) which I am not fond of.
• Hurts like hell if it goes inside the eyes.
• Doesn’t give the cleansed feeling which I get from other face washes.
• Leaves my skin dry and stretchy.
• Considering the other cons the price seems a bit burning the pocket.

VERDICT: Honestly, I would go for the Himalaya herbals neem face wash over this one at less than half the price. Dry skinned beauties stay away from it.

RATINGS:  3 out of 5

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L'Oreal Total Repair 5 - Total Repairing Masque Review

Hello Beauties!

Those who have read my early blog posts might have read my post where I was raving about my HG L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Shampoo . After my experience with the shampoo I braved to try out the Total Repairing Masque from this range. I have used this quite a few times and I am able to review it now.

 

 

WHAT THE PRODUCT CLAIMS: 

“ The 1st Total Repair for damaged hair with Ceramide cement that fights five hair problem- Hair fall, dryness, roughness, Dullness and Splits Ends. ”

 

PRICE:  Rs.325

QUANTITY: 200gm

INGREDIENTS: Not listed.

MY EXPERIENCE:

I have dry, frizzy hair; hence to tame the frizz and adding smoothness to my hair I bought this repairing masque. I apply it on my damp hair only and not the roots and comb through my hair with fingers. However unlike given in the directions to use to leave it for 2mins. I keep it on for around 15-20mins for deep conditioning and then wash it off. Following is my take on the product,

WHAT I LIKED:

• The cream has a soft consistency. It is neither too thick nor too runny. Application is smooth and even.
• On the day of application the hair does feel smooth and soft and shiny ( I accrue some …err most of that to the shampoo).
• The 200 gm pack would last really long. Since I use it once every week for deep conditioning I have still 3/4^th of the qty. left and I have already used it 6-7 times.
• As it would last so long the price tag would not pinch much.
• It has a subtle smell which disappears after 1-2 hrs of washing it off.
• It didn’t make my hair look limp like other hair creams.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• It doesn’t tame my frizzy hair. I am still on the hunt for the miracle product that can tame the frizzyness of my hair and make it smooth and straight.
• It didn’t show any considerable change in my hairfall problem.
• Also whatever effect it gives lasts only till the next wash.
• No ingredients list is given. So that might be a turnoff for many.
• It comes in a tub packaging which is unhygienic. I wish it were in a bottle or tube.

VERDICT:

After using this range I have seen considerable change in my hair in the past six months but that is more because of the shampoo I would say. This product gives me mixed feelings. I would like to try some other masque and I am still on the hunt so would give this a pass. I would recommend this only to those who are suffering from dull / shineless hair and needs to volume up hair a bit .

RATINGS: 3.75 out of 5

A teeny-tiny June Shopping and my First "HAUL" Post

Hello Lovelies. 
I am here with my first "HAUL" ...YAY :D :D !! 
(Those who are not acquainted with the term it means "a collection of new stuff you just bought").
Well, following is not a one-day shopping but spanned over 1.5 weeks as I wasn't getting the product I wanted and so ran up to the stores a few times.
Lets see what I bought,

• Elle 18 Nail Pops - Shade 47 - Rs. 45
• Elle 18 Color Burst Lipstick - Shade Apple Springs (04) - Rs.100
• Elle 18 Eye Sparklers - Shade Green Grenade - Rs.85
• Lotus Herbals Colour Dew Nail Enamel - Shade Go Grapes - Rs.99
• Lotus Herbals Natural Blend Swift Makeup - Shade Honey Beige(710) - Rs.249

 

 

• L'Oreal Total Repair 5 - Total Repairing Masque - Rs.325
• Nivea Whitening Deodorant Spray - Rs.179

 

• Oriflame Very Me Oh My Gloss - Shade Naughty - Rs.229 (Catalogue discount: Rs. 169)
• Oriflame Lash Explosion Mascara - Rs.398 (Catalogue discount: Rs. 198)

Keep an eye for the reviews coming on these very soon!

L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Shampoo

I was never much of single brand follower for shampoos and did not categorize them. I have rough, dry, frizzy hair which lost its shine over the years. One thing you must know about my hair type and routine is that I have a habit of shampooing my hair daily (In case you “think” you misread it :P …yes, I shampoo my hair daily and no, I have not become bald or anything). If I don’t then I get a feeling of grimy and unclean hair. Since we all have to endure the dirt, pollution and smoke whenever we go out, I believe if you use soap in your bath daily then why not shampoo your hair too.

But my hair became so dull and I am also suffering from hairfall problem that I needed to do something about it. So I picked up this, L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Repairing shampoo for damaged hair, some 3-4 months back since it claims to solve 5 kinds of hair problems: breakage, dryness, roughness, dullness and split ends.

                

PRICE: Rs.130 (Rs.110 on offer now) for 200ml.

It is available in smaller quantity also (Rs.72 for 100ml shampoo).

WHAT IT CLAIMS:

The 1st Total Repair for damaged hair with Ceramide cement that fights five hair problem- Hair fall, dryness, roughness, Dullness and Splits Ends. This technology replicates the hair’s natural cement. It helps repair and strengthen the hair’s fibre and smoothen its surface.

Damaged hair loses its cement that keeps it strong and healthy. L’Oreal laboratories have developed a repairing formula with Ceramide Cement that works similarly to natural ceramide that fills the cracks, seal the scales and the hair is repaired.

PROVEN RESULTS: Day after day, combat the 5 signs of damaged hair with 1 solution for hair to become:
1. Stronger ; 2. Nourished; 3. Shinier; 4. Smoother ; 5.Less Split-ends

TOTAL REPAIR 5 : 5 PROBLEMS= 1 SOLUTION.

INGREDIENTS:

The ingredient list is given on the back side. Here is a snapshot of the list. I am not good in chemistry hence cant say which ingredient is good and which is not. Hope you can read it.

MY EXPERIENCE:

I use this shampoo everyday. I don’t apply conditioners daily though.  I always had this funny feeling with other shampoos, that they give their best results in first wash but fail to do anything on regular usage. So sometimes I used to think to use a new shampoo every day  :P . Now coming back to L’Oreal Total Repair 5 shampoo,

WHAT I LIKED:

• It definitely made my hair shinier. Just not for the first wash but after every wash.
• It partially helped my hairfall problem. It did not completely stop it but there is some notable difference.
• It made my hair soft too.
• I just love the smell of this shampoo. It is mild and stays on for a while.
• It did not dry out my scalp.
• The consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. Just the right proportion. 

              #Tip: If your shampoo is of very thick, creamy/gel consistency make sure to dilute it on your hands with water before applying it on your hair. This will lead to less breakage while foaming up your hair.

• I love the color of the packaging. White, red and a strip of gold. All three are my favourite colors.
• I don’t have split ends. So cannot comment on that.

           #Tip: Don’t expect a shampoo to work on existing split ends. If you have split ends make sure you trim your hair to an inch above the ends. Then you can try this shampoo and see if they are coming back or not.

• The price is pocket friendly considering the quantity.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• It did not solve my frizzy hair problem. I expected it to work on that too.
•  It did not completely recover my hairfall problem. 

VERDICT:

Overall, I am highly satisfied with this shampoo. I am using it regularly for past 3-4 months. A 200ml bottle lasts me about 1 month roughly. 

I would definitely recommend it to others to try atleast once.

RATINGS: 4.5 out of 5

P.S. :  If you liked my post or want to say something about the product, then please leave a comment in the comment box below. I would love to hear from you.

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