Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Strawberry & Aloe Vera Exfoliating Face Wash Review

Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Review

by Chand

Scrubs always attract me, owing to the fact that scrubs polish the skin. I picked this product with the attraction towards the scrub that is visible through its package tube.

Claims about Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

For skin that looks as great as it feels, try our BERRYSCRUB. The creamy lather cleanses and natural exfoliators polish your skin to reveal dazzling complexion.

Active Herbal Ingredients:

Strawberry Seeds: Exfoliating agent removes dead skin cells. Prevents formation of blackheads and gives instant glow.

Aloe Vera: Excellent moisturising and skin healing properties, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Lemon Extract: Antioxidant, natural skin cleanser.

Orange Peel Extract: Good antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties.

Price and Quantity: Rs.125 for 80g

Usage Directions: Massage over wet skin concentrating on rough spots like nose tip, forehead, etc. Wash off. Follow with Lotus Herbals ALPHAMOIST for best results.

Shelf Life: 3 years.

My Experience with Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

Packaging: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub comes in a soft press able plastic tube which is partially see-through. The tube has a flip cap with a hole for the product to run out. The details about the product and brand are printed on the top side of the tube body with an attractive shiny finish.

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: The color of the scrub product is transparent base with brown-orange mixed type of scrubbing particles. The base is like a gel.

The consistency is very thin and runny. You tilt the tube, all the product inside the tube runs from one side to another. Though the base looks like a gel, it is very watery.

The fragrance of the product is somewhere in between mild to strong. The name of the scrub says Strawberry and Aloe vera, forget aloe vera, there is no smell of strawberry too on my smelling senses. There is some amount of sour fruity scent indicating the lemon and orange extracts being present.

 

How it works: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash lathers minimum. The scrub granules are of mixed shape and sharpness. There are some which are a little big than needed for face scrubbing and they are sharp too. These scrub the face a little more that needed. The package says All Skin Types; definitely no, the scrub is a little harsh on the dry skin. Also it is not suitable during winter for removing the dead skin flakes. This is a good product for oily skin. My skin felt more dry and stretchy after washing with this product.

But, I have found another way of using this product, as a body scrub. This gives a very good massaging sensation when rubbed on the body. You can skip your usual body wash the day you introduce this Lotus scrub. It scrubs and washes too very well. The much needed scrubbing for heels, elbow, knee joint, and back of the neck is done by Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash.

 

PROS of Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

• Easy handling tube package with flip cap.
• See though tube.
• Mixed type of scrub.
• Gel based.
• Available at good price.
• Makes a very good body scrub.
• Removes dead cells and leaves the skin soft when used as a body scrub.

CONS of Lotus Herbals Berryscrub:

• Not a good face scrub.
• There are some harsh scrub particles which are not suitable for face scrubbing.
• Suitable for oily skin, not good for dry skin.

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3/5

Do I Recommend Lotus Herbals Berryscrub?: Yes. Though not a perfect face scrub, it is a perfect body scrub.

Would I Repurchase Lotus Herbals Berryscrub?: Yes. I am on my third tube.

Have you tried the Lotus Herbals Berryscrub? How does it work on you?

REVIEW: Vivel 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub

OMG I feel like I am doing a product review after ages and yup it has been a while hasn't it :) Thanks to all of you, who missed and actually wrote to me saying so :) It is mails like these that make my hobby of being a beauty blogger all the more special :) Thank you!

Today, I shall be reviewing Vivel's 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub for soft, clear and glowing skin. It is supposed to be "All Skin Types" and "For Everyday Use". It contains jojoba beads, which are nothing but Jojoba esters created by complete hydrogenation of Jojoba oils. The oils are used as emollients and the esters or the beads are used for exfoliation.

Vivel Face wash+scrub is actually what is it called. It has these exfoliating jojoba beads floating in a face wash. The exfoliating beads are just right, they are not at all harsh and neither do they dissolve in water very fast. I loved the product as a scrub. It does have a strong fragrance but it isn't unbearable or synthetic smelling.

The product did have a downside though and that was the fact that I do not think it is suitable for dry skin. Though they claim that it is for all skin types but after a couple of uses I started finding dry patches on my skin (I do have extremely dry skin), very similar to the ones caused by Clean and Clear face washes. So I asked my friend with oily skin to try it and well she apparently loved it. So I guess its a fabulous product for those with oily skin but dry skin beauties are better off without it...

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Oooohhsss And Aaaahhhsss!!!
1. The jojoba beads are of the perfect hardness and texture for exfoliation. They weren't harsh on the skin.
2. It really and I mean really helped me scrub away dead cells. My skin actually felt all sparkly and clean!
3. I like the fact that it has both a scrub as well as a face wash. It was awesome to have a lather working up while exfoliating.
4. Very very easily and widely available in all general and departmental stores.

Ouches!!!
1. Though they claim the product to be for all skin types, it does not suit dry skin.
2. It does have a somewhat strong fragrance.

Price
it costs INR 105/- for 100 ml.

Would I Recommend?
I would for sure recommend it for oily skinned ladies who are looking for a good scrub with an oil control face wash. But dry skinned beauties should stay away from this product.

Overall Rating:
5/10 - Dry Skin
8/10 - Oily Skin

The product was sent by PR for consideration. It has in no way affected my review.

Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser (Mashroba Honey, Lemon and Rosewater) Review

Guest Post by Shruti Lakshman

Weekend Fun Giveaway July Week 2 Giveaway Entry #7

 

I had heard a lot about Forest Essentials and was very tempted to get at least 1 product. Also I realized that my current cleanser was hardly doing its job and leaving me oily faced and dull:-(. So after a lot of fighting with my debit card and my conscience, I finally got my hands on this ‘wonder in a bottle’.

Product Description:
The first rule of Ayurvedic skin care is cleanse, tone and nourish. The secret to proper cleansing is to remove dead cells and toxins, clear clogged pores and clean make-up without stripping the skin’s natural oils and moisture content.
• Tones • Purifies • Adds glow
Pure raw honey, containing vitamins B and C along with active enzymes, hydrates and softens the skin. Natural rosewater tones the skin while balancing lemon oil cleanses and purifies it. Nutritious royal jelly and bee pollen nourish the skin and add a vibrant glow. Suitable for all skin types.


Price & Quantity:
Rs.875 for 200 ml


Key Ingredients:
Steam Distilled Rosewater, Lemon Juice, Organic Honey, Royal Jelly, Nagkesar, Anantmool, Kumud.
Nagkesar:  It is used as an astringent and enhances complexion
Anantmool: Known as Sarsaparilla. It is used to treat skin disorders and as a blood purifier and general detoxification aid.


Experience with this Product:

Packaging: It comes in a plastic bottle with a pump dispenser and a plastic lid. Perfect for travelling( I just put this in my handbag a couple of days ago and it hasn’t spilled. Touchwood) Also the bottle is see through so you can keep a track of how much you use.

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: It’s the colour of honey (obviously!!). Consistency is neither thick nor runny.
And the fragrance is TO DIE FOR. It smells of honey and rosewater( Aaaaaah heaven!!)

How it works: I am in love with this cleanser. It works perfectly for my sensitive skin. One pump and my face is clean and glowing. It doesn't dry out my skin. I have the habit of washing my face often and this keeps my face fresh. Apply a small amount on wet skin and massage it in small circular motions. Rinse with water and voila! Your face glows.

PROS:

•     Suits sensitive skin perfectly
•     Doesn’t dry out skin
•     No chemicals at all.
•     Against animal testing (Yay animal lovers)
•     Very travel friendly.
•     Heavenly smell
•     Hygienic since it comes in a pump dispenser
•     Gives quite a nice glow
•     One bottle comes for atleast 2 months
•     No lather
•     No need for a moisturizer :)

CONS:

•     Price.
•     Lather lovers might feel that it doesn’t do its job.

My Rating: 4.5/5 (I have reduced 0.5 for the price)


Recommendation:
This cleanser would suit all beauties. It's very gentle on the skin and doesn't dry out your skin. Only negative is the exorbitant price but 1 bottle comes easily for a couple of months.


Would I Repurchase: Yes. But I might go for other variants. I got this from their official website. You can also purchase it from Urban Touch.

Hope you guys liked it :) Do let me know how it fared with you.

Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Wash Review

Hey buddies! Sorry for MIA last week. I wasn't feeling so good due to this bad weather change. I am here today with a face wash review which I promised to do before few days. And a good news is.. I got my digicam finally :D It's canon powershot and I am loving it. Hereafter no more blackberry images :P Okay, lets move on to the review now. Don't forget to tell me how my new cam clicks.

Mentholatum Acnes Creamy Wash

Product Description:

Removes dirt and dust, kills acnegic bacteria that present deep into the pores. Fortified with Vitamin C and Vitamin E that work gently on the skin.

*It claims to do four main things

• Cleansing
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-Inflammation
• Nourishing

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 70 for 50g

Shelf life: Not mentioned on the pack

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin C and Vitamin E

My Experience with this Product

I picked this face wash from some online shopping site a couple of months ago. I do not use this face wash regularly, but still I use it now and then, almost often whenever I feel like seeing a zit on my facial skin. This acnes creamy face wash comes in a simple tube with a flip type cap. Due to the tube packaging, it becomes travel friendly. Of course, it is sturdy too. Nothing bad to find in the packaging thing.

It has a thick thick consistency and a very smooth texture. The face wash is pale white in colour as you see in the picture. I could smell some citrus ingredient in it and it has a strong medical smell too. Nothing to worry, the fragrance doesn't linger on your skin at all.

Now lets discuss about how this product works. Does it really helps in preventing acne? I would say 'yes' it does. Being oily skin typed in sweaty summers, I felt this face wash good for acne prevention. Whenever I feel a pimple popping out, I rush and wash my face with this. 'No pimple' face is what I see next morning. This effectively removes excess oil, dirt and makeup residues from skin without stripping of the natural moisture. But not to the extent of skipping your moisturizer. The main goodness of this face wash is that it is paraben free. So, do you have oily to normal skin type? Don't you bother about the medicinal smell? then go for this product, its quite good. I would never recommend it anytime to dry skin types.

PROS

• Prevent pimples and calms down the excising ones
• Makes skin clean and clear instantly, controls oil for a decent time
• Doesn't lather up very well,  but lathers enough for a clean face wash
• Pocket friendly price
• Contain Vitamin C and E, Don't you know how good they are for your skin?
• Sturdy, hygienic and travel friendly packaging
• A single tube is going to last for months, due to its thick consistency
• Easily spreadable and washes out easily from skin without the need of much water. 
• Does cleanse out makeup residues well
• Doesn't cause any breakout or other such side effect
• I didn't experience any acne pop out while using this face wash
• Paraben free :D Yay!!

CONS

• The smell is not so good. It is a kinda medicinal with a slight citrus hint
• Not for you if you are looking out for a rich lathering face wash
• Is your skin dry? This is not the right choice then

Overall Rating: 4/5

My Recommendation: I recommend this face wash to everyone with oily to normal skin type. It really prevent acne and reduces the existing ones. Busy or Lazy persons will love this :P Didn't I say that it gets washed off completely with single water splash?

Would I Repurchase?: Ya getting next week :) My first tube got over. I am planning to keep this product always with me until I find a better one. Who knows the time these stupid pimples pop out?

Hope you find this review useful. So, which is your favorite acne preventing/clearing face wash girls?? Share below in comments.

Just Herbs Silksplash Neem-Orange Rehydrant Face Wash Review

After reviewing the Frugel FirmSkin Skin Radiance Gel before a couple of days, Now I am reviewing the Silksplash Neem-Orange Rehydrant Face Wash from Just Herbs. You would not need an introduction for Just herbs I guess, you all would have known about this brand. It is really a nice natural experience to try their products because of their lovely rich packaging and the claims. Let us come to the product now. Don't you feel luxurious of the name Silksplash? That too with Neem-Orange Ingredients? I was really tempted and have been using this face wash for about 2 weeks. Let us now check the product description followed by a detailed review.

Product Description: An ideal rehydrant foaming Ayurvedic cleanser with the natural goodness of neem, Chandan(sandal wood) and honey which gently removes the last traces of dust, grime and make-up residue, yet retaining the inherent moisture of the skin. While Sandal Wood is moisturising and anti-inflammatory, Calendula acts as natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent with sun radiation protective properties. Aloe Vera, Honey and Orange peel deeply moisturize leaving the skin with an amazing sense of freshness and a velvety sheen all day long. Regular use keeps the skin pores unclogged thus keeping blackheads and pimples at bay.

Just Herbs Silksplash Neem-Orange Face Wash

Price: Rs.245 for 100ml

Shelf Life: 2 years

Ingredients

Neem, Orange Peel, Aloe vera, Honey, Calendula Extract,Cucumber Extract, Chandan and Cleansing base.

My Experience with this Product

This face wash comes in a sturdy transperant bottle which looks amazing with a golden lid and a tiny pamphlet tied on the neck. The product description is written on the phamphet in a lovely way and I loved the idea of their packaging. All their products look so natural and pleasing to the eyes. I have no complaints about the packaging but I wished it be some squeeze type for a better control. This face wash is hygienic to travel and use as it comes in a bottle.

Being honey-sh in colour, this face wash has a runny consistency. I would say this is semi transparent, gel based honey with orange-sh colored face wash. I could really feel the smell of ingredients they mentioned. It delivers a natural smell of orange peels and honey which was so pleasing and refreshing while every wash. I am not sure about how sensitive noses feel as there are no artificial fragrances mixed in this, but the "All Natural" is my go always. To say about the lathering effect, it lathers pretty good. It lathers enough for a perfect wash, neither too less nor too foamy. It's just a myth that only lathering products cleanse well, so get out of it. This face wash is a best example to break that myth.

It cleansed out my skin really well without leaving any slippery feel behind. My skin felt instantly smooth, soft and fresh after using this silksplash face wash. Being a normal to oily skinned person (In summers) this face wash works fine for me. My skin's oil secretion was in control for a long time, on the other hand it doesn't dry out my skin too. It removes all the dirt, grime and light makeup residue easily. A very small amount of face wash is enough for whole face and neck, so a single bottle will last longer. The magical part of this face wash is that, it reduced my acne bumps! Isn't that really great? I was struggling to get rid of my acne for past one week and this does that job. I guess it's all because of the magic of neem and orange. So finally, I am totally in love with this face wash, have no complaints. They do what they claim, but this is not recommended for extremely dry skins in winters as you need to go for some other creamy nourishing one. Just Herbs Silksplash Neem-Orange Face Wash makes a perfect daily refreshing face wash! Your pimples and blackheads won't visit your skin of course.

PROS

1. Read the ingredient list! All natural ingredients are present in one form here.
2. Leaves my skin soft, fresh and smooth after every wash.
3. Prevents excess oil secretion for a decent time. On the other hand, it doesn't dry out skin too.
4. It does the cleansing part well by removing dirt, oil and makeup residues.
5. Spreads smoothly over the skin and gets washed off easily.
6. I loved the natural fragrance. It's not sweet or fruity, but natural.
7. Sturdy and travel friendly packaging. Hygienic!
8. Controls and reduces ACNE! Interesting! A boon to people who suffer from acne often.
9. A perfect everyday face wash for oily and normal skin types. 

CONS

1. I wished it to come in some squeeze or pump type for more easier usage. 
2. This is not a con, I am just mentioning. This face wash is not for extremely dry skins in winters and sensitive noses may feel it a bit heavy. But I am sure, after every wash you will love it.

Nothing else! This is just a fabulous natural face wash which is worth every penny!

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

My Recommendation: This is a must try facial wash for oily and normal skin types. You will love it and stick to it because it is all natural and refreshing!

Will I Repurchase?: Why not? Every time I will. This controls and prevents my acne greatly leaving my skin soft and refreshed.

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Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash Cream Review

Face cleansers take an important place in our daily skincare regimen. Today, I am reviewing the Hydrating Cream Face Wash from Himalaya herbals brand. Previously I reviewed other products and this is the second last one left form Himalaya Herbals in my case. I have been using the fairness face pack too for a long time, the last one and I may be reviewing it some other time. I will be purchasing few more products from Himalaya (Yippee) and you can expect many more reviews from my favorite brand. Now lets move on to the product description and review.

Product Description: A soap free herbal formulation that gently cleanses and moisturizes. Unlike soap, it will not leave your face feeling dry and stretched. Cucumber cools and soothes, and Aloe vera tones and softens your skin. Use regularly for clean, fresh and glowing skin.

Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash

Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash Cream

Price: Rs.40 for 50 ml; Rs.70 for 100ml

Shelf life: 2 years approx.

Ingredient List

Each gm contains: Trapusha (Cucumis sativus) 100mg, Processed in Kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Amalaki (Ambilika officinalis), Karchura (Curcuma zedoaria).

Inactives: Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Colour: Ponceau SX

My Experience with this Product

I have been using this face wash cream for almost two months and I have a lot to say about it. It comes in a sturdy tube like every other Himalaya Herbals products come and is quite travel friendly. The packaging itself is simple and cute. Every squeeze is in your control too and hence overall, goodly packed. 

Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash Cream

 The consistency is some what in between thick and runny, it has a normal creamy texture. I have no complaints about the consistency part and the cream is milky white in colour too. Isn't that cute? While coming to the fragrance part, its a bit okay-sh to be honest. The fragrance is not super sweet, floral or fruity. It has a kinda herbal with talc mixed smell which might be uncomfortable for sensitive noses. But don't imagine any bad, it is gentle, nothing harsh  or overpowering. 

Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash Cream

 When I first used this face wash, I was disappointed because of the lathering part. Gosh! It doesn't lather at all. A big squeeze gives a very little lather but then I realized it is a face wash "Cream". Doesn't it? Why should we run behind the myth that only lathering products cleanse? It is somewhat like a cleansing milk come cream that cleanses skin without leaving it dry. My skin felt instantly clean, smooth and I would say that it is perfect for everyday wash. Normal to dry and dry skinned people will love it as it doesn't stretch skin by striping off excess moisture. About removing makeup, I am not sure. You may need to go for some other to cleanse heavy makeup. I have no complaints about this face wash as it does almost what it claims. It cleanses well, softens and doesn't dry out skin. Give a try for sure, it comes in a dirt cheap price too!

PROS

1. Leaves skin smooth, soft and clean.
2. Doesn't dry out skin. Retains moisture but not to the extent of skipping your moisturizer.
3. Perfect every day face wash for normal and dry skin types.
4. Comes in a dirt cheap price. Easy available too.
5. Milk like creamy consistency spreads smoothly over face and gets washed off easily.
6. No side effects such as breakouts and such.
7. Travel friendly.
8. Contains natural ingredients like Aloe and cucumber.

CONS

1. If you are looking for a lathering face wash, then this wont be your pick. Remember, this cannot be taken as a con because this is a face wash "Cream" (They clearly stated) 
2. Contain parabens. Every other product do so, nowadays.
3. The fragrance can be improved. 

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this face wash cream to dry and normal to dry skin types. It cleanses and softens well even without lathering. Comes in an affordable price too, so give a try!

Will I Repurchase?: Of course I will. Being an oily skinned person, I somehow love this too, because of the softening effect.

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Face Wash Review

Hey girls and guys! Today the first review is going to be a yummy review. I received this newly launched Yardley of London's Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser few days ago with some yummy chocolates. The face wash was beautifully packed in a lavender coloured box with some chocos inside. I have been using this face wash since when I received it and now comes my review. Before going into the review, let us know some more about Yardley of London. "Since 1770, Yardley London has created enchanting soaps crafted with pure extracts and essential oils to soothe your mind and awaken your senses. Natural ingredients infused with luscious fragrances like almond, lavender and pomegranate will moisturize, smooth and soften your skin with every rich sud." I have previously used their soaps and a huge fan of them and now, the face wash! Now comes, the review.

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

[With Avocado Oil]

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

Price: Rs.70 for 50g

Shelf Life: 24 months

Product Description

This rich nourishing face wash cleanses tenderly and removes makeup and impurities. The nutrient-packed avocado oil supplements the skin's natural moisture and softness. Leaving it clean, hydrated and delicately fragrant with Yardley's signature English Lavender.

My Views and Ratings

The Packaging

The refreshing facial cleanser comes in a cute semi transparent lavender coloured tube with bubbly floating face wash get inside. The cap is quite sturdy and thus it becomes travel friendly as well. The tube packaging and flip top cap makes it very hygienic and overall, I loved the packaging.

5/5

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

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Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser - Flip cap

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Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser

Colour, Consitency & Fragrance

First, let us talk about the fragrance because it is the high light of this newly launched face wash. The fragrance is so pleasing and refreshing with a mild lavender smell. This is not going to hurt even any sensitive noses. To say about the colour and consistency, the face wash is transparent coloured (with a very light lavender tint) and the consistency is gel typed, little runny as well. A perfect fragrance and consistency for a face wash. As it is a soap free one, it doesn't lather creamy or much but it lathers enough for a clean wash.

4.5/5

Yardley of London English Lavender Gentle Cleansing Refreshing Facial Cleanser - Texture and Colour

How it Works

This face wash spreads over my face and neck easily and lathers a decent amount. I felt a cooling sensation while working out onto my skin and it gets washed off easily. Not that squeezy, but you can feel a softness in your skin soon after you wash your face. The lingering lavender fragrance stays for a while and makes me feel refreshed. I experienced so breaks outs or other side effects while using this face wash and I would name it as a "Perfect daily facial cleanser" for normal to dry skins. I wont recommend it to oily or extremly dry skins, but as per the claim it does a perfect thing for "Normal to dry" skins.

5/5

PROS

1. Lingering lavender fragrance, felt refreshing with every wash.
2. Cleanses face thoroughly without leaving any residue.
3. Doesn't make my face oily or dry, perfect for normal to dry skins in all the seasons
4. You have a some more variants to try from this range, so it becomes another plus.
5. A reasonable price for this soap-free, gentle, yet good cleansing face wash. I would say the price is quite cheap.
6. Sturdy and travel friendly packaging.
7. Makes skin soft and smooth. The fragrance stays for a while and brings freshness.
8. As it's  a new launch, I got yummy chocos with the pack :D
9. No breakouts or any other side effects.
10. Lathers quite good and washes off easily.

CONS

No cons. It does what it claims! Dry skin types can check for the other variants from this range.

My Recommendation: I highly recommend Yardley of London's Refreshing Face Wash for daily use in normal to dry skins. It cleanses away the dirt gently and makes skin soft and clean.

Overall Rating: 5/5

Will I Repurchase?: Sure, Everyone in my family started using this :D

Disclaimer: Product sent by PR for consideration, however all my opinions remain honest.

Auravedic Honey Almond Pulpy Face Wash Review

Hey buddies! Hope you're doing fine.

Today I am reviewing a product from Auravedic, called the "Radiance by Nature Honey Almond Pulpy Face Wash". They have also another variant in this range called the Rose Saffron Pulpy Face Wash which I may review later. As this is my first Auravedic product review, let us see some interesting facts about Auravedic first. 

About Auravedic (As per the site)

From the Earth to your Skin 100% Pure

With every Auravedic product, you are getting years of knowledge in nature and research, following the principles of Ayurveda. We select each and every ingredient for their individual properties to create the best product for you.
Come experience 100% purity with Auravedic.

Auravedic Honey Almond Pulpy Face Wash 

Price: Rs.150 for 50 gm

Shelf Life:12 months

Ingredient List

Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Rose oil, Saffron extract, Geranium oil, Neroli oil, Khus oil, Honey, Coconut fatty acid, Triathanolamine, Phenoxyethanol.

100% Natural! Free from Parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals & Colours.

Claims of the Product

This pure moisturizing Face Wash combines honey and sweet almond oil, providing a luxurious blend, gently cleansing, nourishing and rejuvenating the skin, leaving it feel refreshed and invigorated, ready to tackle the day.

Usage Instructions

Scoop on to fingertips and gently massage over skin before rinsing it off.

My Views and Ratings

The Packaging

This product comes in a white with orange coloured tub with a screw type cap and a white vacuum lid inside it. I hesitated at first and got little disappointed because it comes in tub as I always feel tub packaging unhygienic! (have to dip your finger every time into it) But for the consistency of the product, it can't be squeezed easily from a tube or a bottle, so the tub is rightly selected for it I guess. Still I expect an alternate packaging for this because it's little tricky to take out the lid and take the product out without wastage or spillage. Other than this, I am okay with the sturdiness of the product which makes it very travel friendly.

Rating: 3.5/5

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance

The face wash is dark peach in colour and is very concentrated as well. It has a very thick consistency but still a very little scoop is enough for every wash as it spreads incredibly smooth over my facial skin. It looks pulpy as said in the name and so I loved the texture very much. About the fragrance, it is just so yummy. I can really feel the smell of honey and some essential oils in it every time I use it. Honey is a natural skin friendly ingredient as you all know. Overall I loved this face wash very much for it's concentrated natural consistency, as well as the fragrance. I loved smelling it all the time! Nothing bad I find in it.

Rating: 5/5

How It Works On Me

The very first time I got this, I worried "Oh so thick! How it's going to spread on my face easily?" hence I scooped a lot, poured some drops of water into it and started lathering. I was rubbing my hands very hard. Not much lather at all! Got a very bad impression. Then I worked it out on my face by smoothly giving little strokes. The smell was yummyyyy!! I also guessed that it won't get washed off so easily for its thick consistency. But what a magic! it requires a very small amount of water to get washed off. My face is squeeze clean then! I really couldn't believe.

    My skin became instantly softer, smoother and radiant. All the bad impressions which I got before were broke into pieces that second. I fell in love with this face wash! It cleanses all the dirt, pollution, oiliness and also left my skin nourished. This is not much lathering, but really cleanses well than many other lathering face washes. I tend to have normal to oily skin in sunny days, it suited me well. I felt light, nourished and fresh. My mom who has dry skin felt this good too! She said that this one is very nice and she's going to use this one thereafter all the time. I really find no bad about this face wash expect the tub packaging. But it wont be a big con seeing the benefits. Extremely oily skins may feel this little heavy on sunny days but it works really well with most the skin types. This one is going to my HG list :D

Rating: 5/5

PROS

1. Well concentrated pulpy consistency.
2. All natural ingredients like sweet almond oil, honey, saffron extracts, rose oil etc. They are very natural and good for our skin. Even sensitive skins will find it good.
3. No parabens, SLS, Harmful Chemicals and Colours (Double great!)
4. Even though the consistency is quite thick, a very little amount spreads over the skin easily and gets washed off easily. Thus, the product will last for many days.
5. A great pick for dry skins as this is very nourishing.
6. Makes skin soft and smooth instantly.
7. I didn't experience any breakouts or acne while using this. Totally natural & Side effect free.
8. It suits normal skins well too. Cleanses out all the dirt, pollution and nourishes without any slippery feel or oiliness.
9. Affordable for the worth (It lasts long as a tiny scoop is enough for a wash)
10. Travel friendly as the cap is sturdy.
11. Yippee!! Last but not least! It's fragrance, just takes me away. Very natural honey and essential oil smell it has! Not sure about how others feel but it is not going to affect even sensitive noses.

CONS

1. The tub packaging :( Makes it unhygienic to use (Well this can't be taken as a con for the worth and consistency of the product, this much well concentrated product can't be squeezed easily from a tube)
2. Availability is the problem. It is not available at many places. But can be purchased from many leading online shopping sites.

I am not going to count these silly cons in my overall rating! This product is going to my HG list for sure! :)

My Recommendation: Sensitive skins, Dry skins, Normal skins listen.. Please get this one without fail! This is such a wonderful natural pulpy nourishing face wash. It instantly softens skins and nourishes it without any greasiness. Not sure about extremely oily skins, this might suit you in dry winters.

Overall Rating: 5/5 (I can't see the tub packaging as a con while seeing these much benefits) I love this product very much!

Will I Repurchase?: Sure! Every time.. This one is going to my HG list!

Disclaimer: Product sent by PR for reviewing purpose. But all my opinions remain honest.

Lakme Fruit Blast Berry Lush Fruit Energizing Face Wash Review

Today's special is the review of Lakme Fruit Blast Berry Lush face wash which I have been using for past few months. It's too late as I reviewed few other face washes from this fruit blast range already. I gave the mandarin and melon ones to my friends, so the only thing left to review is this one. (I have another mandarin one with me, may review it later). I loved the yummiest fragrance of the Lakme Fruit Blast Strawberry Facewash and it got over long before. This one also contains Strawberries, and as bonus the raspberries too, hence I am using this nowadays. Let me give a detailed review about this with my experience. Oops!! Forgot to say! Happy Valentine's day guys and girls!!!! (Thought to do a separate post, but lazy me.. Sorry :(. Please do forgive)

Lakme Fruit Blast Berry Lush Fruit Energizing Face Wash

(With Strawberries and Raspberries)

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Price: Rs.70 for 50g; Rs.125 for 100g

Shelf Life: 24 months

Usage Instructions

Squeeze a small amount into hands and work into a rich lather. Massage on wet face. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Claims of this Face Wash

Berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that protect the skin from damage and aging.  These fruits were traditionally used to soothe sun burns and moisturise the skin.

Lakmé Berry Lush Fruit Energising Facewash is a nutrient rich blend of fresh crushed raspberries and strawberries. Known to have high doses of Vitamin C and essential antioxidants, it revives your skin and returns that healthy glow. The strawberry seeds gently scrub away dead skin cells, while the raspberry extracts rehydrate your skin, leaving it nourished, tingling fresh and smelling of berries all day long. 

My Views with Ratings

The Packaging

The Lakme Fruit Blast Berry Lush face wash comes in a tube like every other face washes from this range comes, with a flip type cap. The tube is semi transparent and hence it is easy to find how much is left inside the tube. The only thing that bothered me is the cap, In the first tube I used, it was perfect and travel friendly. But when I got my second tube, the cap was too tight to open/close and hence I gave little more force to open.. Ouch.. The cap got very loose then.. Hence, I couldn't take it anywhere and it's not travel friendly. The flip cap should be improved in these fruit blast face washes. Other than this thing, I loved the hygienic and cute tube packaging!

Rating: 4/5

                                                       Flip Type Cap

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance

The face wash is gel based and deep plum coloured with tiny strawberry seed exfoliators floating inside it (Refer below pic). The consistency is neither too thick, nor too runny and it lasts for more than a month. And it has a very yummy and mild fruit fragrance (Not sweeter than the strawberry face wash from this range though) and I loved it as it gives a fresh feel with every wash. But I doubt whether the few tiny exfoliating beads exfoliate my whole facial skin or not with a tiny squeeze. Other than this doubt, I am totally okay with this product's CCF. And so, No more complaints about the colour, consistency or fragrance! Perfect!

Rating: 4.5/5                                

                                 Floating tiny Strawberry Seed Exfoliators

How it works on Me

I will finish this part short and sweet.

This face wash gives a cooling sensation and obviously tingles a bit too which may be okay for some people and not okay for very sensitive skins. The lathering effect is very less, it lathers only a bit when I rubbed many times in my hands. If you expect for a rich lathering face wash, this wont be your choice at all. Unlike the Strawberry face wash from this fruit blast range, it doesn't dry out my skin much. Listen, not to the extent of no need of moisturiser, It just doesn't dries. Doesn't moisturises too. The stretchy feel in dry skins will be less when compared to the strawberry face wash and of course you will need a moisturiser after cleansing your face with this.Other than this, it's perfect for everyday use with a mild fruity fragrance and gel texture. A great face wash for oily skins (May be normals too) and for dry skins, I won't recommend this. Go for a extra nourishing one. Overall it's a good fruit face wash.

Rating: 3.5/5 (-1 for the tingle and -0.5 for no moisturising effect)

PROS

1. Yummy fruit fragrance which will be a treat for strawberry and raspberry lovers.
2. Affordable price for the quantity.
3. Easily available everywhere.
4. The very cute gel texture with exfoliating beads which many may like.
5. It doesn't give much stretchy feel (Expect dry skins). Oily skins will love it (Normal skins in winters)
6. Great for everyday use for a refreshing feel with fruit extracts!

CONS

1. Because of the cap in few packs (not all), it might not be travel friendly.
2. Tingling sensation may not be liked for sensitive skins.
3. I doubt whether the exfoliating beads work or not (Because they are less in numbers)
4. Stretchy feel in dry skins.
5. Doesn't lather well. If you expect rich lather, this won't be your choice.

My Recommendation: Go for it oily skins! You will love the refreshing fruit aroma in every wash. Normal skins can try this in winters. Dry skins and very sensitive skins stay away as this is not moisturising and tingles a bit too.

Overall Rating: 4/5

Will I repurchase?: Yes, in summers for the fruit fragrance. It's not going to be my winter choice.

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash Review

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash Review

Hello Everyone!

We all know that neem is an excellent natural remedy for pimples and blemishes. I have been using neem to cure my acne for ages and it gives me out great results every time. Unlike the other acne clearing products and chemicals, neem cures pimple and acne breakouts like a magic, in a very natural way. I used to gather some neem leaves and paste them to use as a DIY acne clearing face pack before I was introduced to ready made packs. Last month, I saw a television ad about this Purifying Neem Face Wash from Himalaya Herbals which claims to prevents pimples. Hence I quickly picked this as I wanted to try this face wash due to the neem and turmeric ingredients which are very natural and skin friendly. Another reason why I wanted to try this is that I get cold If I paste neem leaves and use as my face pack in this winter as neem has cooling properties. Let me share my detailed review on Himalaya Herbals neem face wash now.

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Oil Control Lemon Face Wash Review

 

 
Product Description:

• Soap-free herbal formula gently removes impurities and prevents pimples
• Contains neem, which has antibacterial properties helps in controlling acne and pimples.
• Turmeric effectively eliminates acne-causing bacteria.

Key Ingredients:

• (Neem, Nimba) well known for its anti-bacterial property that kills problem causing bacteria.
• (Turmeric, Haridra), Effectively controls acne and pimples.

Usage Directions:

Moisten face, apply required quantity of Purifying Neem Face Wash and gently work up lather with circular motion. Wash off with clean water and pat dry. Use twice daily.


Price and Quantity:
Available in 15ml, 75ml and 200ml packs but I picked the 15ml trial pack to try it :) It costs only Rs.15

My Experience with Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash

Packaging: The face wash comes is packed in a  transparent tube with a small green screw cap. The bigger packs come with a flip type one which is a bit flimsy :( Once I travelled with this and ended up in getting face wash all over my hand bag.

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Hydrating Face Wash Cream Review

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: It has a gel like translucent consistency which is light green in color and has a light herbal smell. The fragrance is not sweet or fruity but I loved the mild natural herbal smell which doesn't bother me at all.


How it works: I started using this face wash 2 weeks back and since then, I did not experience any acne breakouts at all. It really vanished my pimples up to a great extent and prevented them from coming back. This face wash definitely doesn't produce rich creamy lather, but a small quantity was enough to wash my face and neck. My normal-oily skin did not feel any stretchy or tight after washing my face. It made my skin instantly clean, clear and soft without stripping the natural moisture. Even though it doesn't dry out my normal-oily skin, I won't recommend this face wash for dry skinned people. This will suit the ones who have normal, oily and acne prone skin in all the seasons well. Overall, I love this face wash for the price, the neem ingredients and the results it give out :) I recommended this face wash to my mom and she loves it too.

Pros of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash

• Affordable, worth buying and easily available everywhere.
• This face wash comes in a transparent tube, so that it would be easy to find out how much is left in the tube.
  Even though the smell is not sweet, it has a natural herbal flavor which made me feel like I am not using any harsh chemical over my skin :
• Prevents pimples and cures acne breakouts within few days of usage.
• No side effects; save to use even on sensitive skin types
  It doesn't dry out my normal-oily skin at all.
• It faded out the acne scars and also cleared my blackheads to an extent with regular use.

 

Cons of Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash

• The flip cap is flimsy and thus the product is not travel friendly
• I have read different reviews on this face wash. It works for some and doesn't work for others.
• Not for the dry skinned beauties out there

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4/5


Recommendation: Using neem for pimples has been in practice since ages among Indian women. This face wash which contains neem really helped in clearing out my pimples up to a good extent and hence, I highly recommend this product.


Would I Repurchase Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash?: Why not? I will :)

 

Have you used Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash?

Ponds Daily Face Wash Review

Ponds Daily Face Wash Review

My all time favorite winter soap is Dove. I have had a good relationship with many of the Dove products and hence I use dove soap to wash my facial skin too without any fear; but this time, I changed to Mysore sandal soap and hence needed a gentle face wash that doesn't dry out my skin this winter because I feel that most of the soaps even leave oily skin dry and tight. When I went for shopping, I picked this Ponds Daily face wash, the green colored tube and going to review it now.

Product Description:

The first step in facial care for soft, smooth skin. For clean and soft skin that glows. Suitable for normal, dry, oily and combination skin types.

How it works:

• Thoroughly cleanses without leaving slippery feeling on skin.
• Clears skin. 100% soap free formula with rich lather penetrates and removes deep rooted dirt, leaving your skin cleaner and smoother.
• Gentle on skin. Active cleansing system clears gently and cares for your skin better than soap.

Results: Clean, soft, glowing skin.


Price and Quantity:
Rs.38 for 50g


Usage Directions:
Splash face with water and apply face wash on face and neck. Rinse off. Pat dry. If face wash gets into your eyes, rinse well with water.

My Experience with this Product:

Packaging: This face wash comes in a white tube with a light green flip type cap. The product is completely safe for travel usage and still, the flip cap is a bit tight to open every time.  

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: This face wash is white in colour and has a very creamy consistency. The fragrance is pleasant and refreshing; wouldn't bother sensitive noses either.

How it works: Finally I got a wonderful face wash which suits my normal-oily skin well in winter. I feel very comfortable till now from the first time I started using this Ponds daily face wash. It smells pleasant and does the cleansing job really well.  I know this is the HG face wash for most of you out there and of course for me too in hard drying winters. I am using this face wash twice everyday and one 50g tube comes for a month.

Pros of Ponds Daily Face Wash:

• It consists of Vitamin E and Glycerin, which are good moisturizing ingredients.
• It comes in a handy tube which looks simple and attractive.
• Unlike other soaps and face washes, it doesn't make my skin feel tight at all.
• Its very affordable and full worth of money.
• It softens the skin and made my finger to touch my face all time. It made my skin really smooth.
• It has a wonderful fragrance which is light and pleasant.
• The 100 % soap free system is safe to use in any kind of skin hence it has no side effects
• It is suitable to use for all skin types except very oily skin.

Cons of Ponds Daily Face Wash:

• I found it hard to open the flip cap every time :( It is a bit tight I guess.
• This face wash doesn't get washed off quickly and needs more water than usual to get rinsed off completely.
• People who have very oily skin might not like this as it doesn't help with oil secretion and makes skin little greasy after 2-3 hours of face wash (Only if your skin is oily) 

My Recommendation: Its a great product and I recommend everyone to try this wonderful face wash, especially in winters. You would love to touch your soft skin as I did :D

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4/5


Have you ever used Ponds Daily Face Wash? How does it work on your skin? Share below!