Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick Review

BB creams are quite a rage in India at the moment. After my tryst with Maybelline BB Cream Review, I was quite excited to try out the new BB stick from their range. Read on my review to know if I liked it better than the cream version or not.

PRICE: Rs. 250

QUANTITY: 10g

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS: 

• Mineral clay formula guarantees 12hr shine control.
• Contains Salicylic acid to manage combination & oily skin.
• Provides a soft, matte and radiant finish.
• Sweat-resistant and sebum - resistant formula leaves skin fresh all day.
• Hides appearance of pores & imperfection.
• Contains SPF 21/PA+++ that protects skin from sun damage.
• Instantly evens skin tone.
• Provides a power-light feel on skin.

SWATCH: 

MY EXPERIENCE: Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick comes in a compact twist stick packaging. The stick seems dry, but on application there isn't any kind of dryness and it feels like wet compact powder, that settles to give a powdery finish (the light feel, matte finish as per the claims ;) ). 

I got the shade Fawn, which is a little darker for my skintone and looks muddy on my face and makes me look sick if I layer it up on its own. Hence, I start with my moisturiser with SPF that gives me a whitish cast and then apply a single layer of the BB stick which balances and evens out my skintone.

On my face (Ok get ready for some grossness, :P)

Left: Bare face                                                    Right: 1-2 layers of BB Stick

It covers redness, as seen in the pic above.  And works great to even out the slight dark circles I have. But it doesn't give much coverage on spots/acne and layering it up makes my face look ashy. It doesn't melt off easily, however it does come off a little with sweat. The price tag is okay considering the quantity, only if they launch some shades between the two available (Radiance 02 and Fawn 04, how about the 03 one??). 

WHAT I LIKED:

• Light feel, easily blendable consistency.
• Gives a semi matte, powdery finish.
• Evens out redness and dark circles very well.
• Keeps face shine free for 3-4 hours easily even in this hot weather.
• I quite like the stick packaging.  
• Priced reasonably for the quantity. 
  

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Limited shades selection. 
• Doesn't cover blemishes/spots.
• This particular shade looks dark and ashy on my skintone if I layer it up.
  

VERDICT: I think this definitely works better than the cream version, only if they come with more shade options, I would definitely like to re-buy. Have you tried the Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick? Share your views.

RATINGS:  4 out of 5

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

PR Info: NIVEA launches Two New Shower Gels WaterLily and PowerFruit

NIVEA India Pvt. Ltd, an affiliate of Beiersdorf AG and the world’s Number 1 Skin care brand introduces two new variants of shower gels to their existing range. The two new variants – ‘Water Lily & Oil’ and ‘Power Fruit Relax’ are enriched with Hydra IQ, which leaves your skin soft and silky. Just in time for the summers, these shower gels not only helps you indulge in your skin needs but also leaves a lasting fragrance.

The 2 new NIVEA Shower Gels for women contains exotic pampering ingredients that leaves skin smooth and   moisturized.   The gel-based   formulas also include stimulating   sophisticated scents, which gently envelop you and arouse your senses.

NIVEA Water Lily and Oil is a silky fresh gel with water lily & caring oil pearls that melt giving out a stimulating   fragrance.   This   sensuous   shower   gel   helps   you rejuvenate   after   every   shower  you take. The unique combination of its fragrance with the touch of pampering oil pearls leaves your skin feeling moisturized and well cared for along with a lingering feminine scent. 

Nivea   Power   Fruit   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.

These new variants will definitely give the Indian consumer a choice to experience a spa like feeling in their own shower every day!!

Commenting on the launch,  Mr.Rakshit  Hargave,   Managing Director of NIVEA    India   said, “Shower gels   have been   a   growing   segment   for   NIVEA with   the   transparent   gel   based   packs   for women doing well especially in summers. In keeping with this trend, we have introduced two new transparent shower gels this summer for women. The Indian consumers have selective needs and are   always    on   the lookout    for more    options.   At NIVEA,     we   intend    to cater to these   wide requirements of consumers by providing the biggest range of moisturizing shower gels in India” 

These 2 NIVEA products are available at all major super markets and general stores and are priced at Rs. 175/-.

New Launch by Nivea and Contest Time! :)

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How many of you avoid sunscreens due to the heavy feeling it leaves on skin or abhor the white cast it gives. I, for one is guilty of skipping sunscreen most of the times, as almost all the sunscreens I have tried till date feels heavy on my skin, making me feel uncomfortable and sweat profusely, leading to breakouts and what not!

But what about the big, bad Sun causing tan and spots on your skin ?

Seems like NIVEA has listened to our sunscreen woes and is coming up with the new NIVEA SUN Light Feeling Face Sun Fluid with SPF 30 (at Rs.349) & SPF 50 (at Rs.449) and PA++.

Innovative Light Fluid Formula for Face

• Feels light on the skin  
• Immediate Sun protection, do not need to wait for 20min  
• Non- Sticky, Non-greasy  
• Fast-Absorbing texture that doesn’t leave any residues 
• Water resistant

Sounds promising right? Now here is some good news. One of the B.B.B readers can win a "Nivea Hamper" (details given below), getting sun protection not just for face but for body too. ;)

What you need to do:
1) Like my FB page.

2)Follow @pooja_g . And tweet " Win  #NIVEA gift hamper and say bye to your sunscreen woes. @pooja_g  http://beautybrainsbrawns.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-launch-by-nivea-and-contest-time.html "

3) Tell one summer skin care tip to keep suntan and spots at bay. The most interesting answer wins the hamper.

Comment below, with your FB profile name, Twitter name, Tweet URL and answer to the question.

Open to Indian residents. All the entries are mandatory. The contest is open till 30th 31st March. All the comments will be published on 31st evening. And the winner will be declared soon thereafter. Remember, the most interesting answer will take away the prize.  So get-set-go! :D


*The prize will be delivered by NIVEA PR team. 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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TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner Review

After the not-so-overwhelming results from the TRESemmé Climate Control Shampoo, I wasn't expecting much from the conditioner in this range. But I did try it for the sake of this review and here is what I think of it.

PRICE:  Rs. 128

QUANTITY: 225 ml

INGREDIENTS:

WHAT IT CLAIMS: Enriched with Climate Control Complex formula, this Climate Control Conditioner coats your hair with Proteins that help in fighting against humidity, wind, static and harmful UV Rays. This conditioner also smoothes the hair cuticles by deeply conditioning and moisturizing thus leaving them looking shinier and more vibrant. Suitable for all hair types, this TRESemme Climate Control Conditioner protects your hair from the harmful effects of bad weather. Now, you can style your look by trying different hairstyles without worrying about your hair getting damaged due to bad weather conditions.

MY EXPERIENCE: TRESemmé Climate Control Conditioner comes in a similar flip cap packaging as the shampoo, but in a white bottle. It has got a slight wheatgerm kind of smell which I am not really fond of. 2 - 3 pumps of the conditioner is adequate for my mid back-length hair. It applies easily and doesn't leave any slippery feeling while rinsing it off.

Coming to the results, it worked much better with shampoos other than the one from this range. It makes hair soft and smooth, without weighing it down. As for the frizz control, it does that too, to some extent. My only gripe is that, when I shampoo my hair the next day without using the conditioner, my hair looks more frizzy than it naturally is. Hmph! As for the quantity and the price, I believe its economical. To sum it up,

WHAT I LIKED:

• Applies and rinses off easily without leaving any slippery/residual feeling. 
• Makes hair soft and smoothes frizz to a great extent (when tried with other shampoos.)
• Doesn't weigh down my hair.
• Effective packaging.
• Economical for the quantity and price. 
  

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• I feel this range worsened my hair condition, esp. the shampoo.
• Wish it had a better fragrance.

VERDICT: The conditioner is definitely better than the shampoo from the Climate Control range. However, I am not totally swayed by it. Try it at your own discretion. Silly me still wants to try out the Smooth and Shine range from TRESemmé (as I have heard good things about this third range), even though the other two ranges weren't that impressive. What do you suggest? Should I try it?

RATINGS:  4.25 out of 5