Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar Review

By Supriya

Hello ladies,
Ok, those of you have dry, rough hair raise your hands? And now those who are suffering from hair fall and hair thinning, raise your hands? Ahh... I know many hands will be raised. All hair problems in one, and you can take the perfect example of my hair. Dry, thin, dull and breakage. Consulted dermats, hair specialists, ayurvedic doctors, gobbled down medicines like food for months and applied all the tinctures and connotations, but the hair quality won't budge to improve.
             I was so irritated and bugged up with comments from relatives about the deteriorating quality of my hair and the hair thinning that showed up my scalp from a distance. In desperate need of some quick fix, I started searching the internet, found many waste as well as useful tips. In my quest, I came to know the harmful chemicals in our shampoos and conditioners that lead to hair fall and hair thinning and came across some organic brands for my hair.
        I know you are bored to death by my story and to quickly come to the point, today I am going to review one miracle of a product for hair, which I discovered (!) in my search – Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar. Soulflower shampoo bars remind me of those old shikakai bars that my grandmother (maternal) used to use on her hair. She had a thick long mane. After doing some research, I bought two soap bars from Soulflower.

• Read: Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

• Read: 4 New Soulflower Soaps and A Preview

Product Description:
All those with dry, flyaway, scanty hair, throw out your hats.Dry hair looks dull, tangles easily & can become easily split at the ends. You need essential oils that stimulate the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil. Sandalwood & Geranium do that & more! They also work as an antidepressant on the emotional level, soothing anxiety & stress. Jojoba & almond oils nourish hair & it will regain its elasticity, leaving it soft, shiny & with far more body. Formulated to gently clean your hair as well has hands, face & body -- especially convenient when traveling. They're safe for chemical treated, coloured, children’s hair.


Price: Rs. 250/- for 150gm


Key Ingredients:
Geranium & sandalwood essential oils, jojoba oil, almond oil, shikaki, aloevera, Vitamin E, glycerin & aqua, permitted edible color & aroma, saponified oils of olive, coconut, castor, palm & palm kernel.


Ingredient Benefits:
1. Sandalwood deep relaxes, has astringent, anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties. Soothes a dry & irritated scalp.
2. Geranium essential oil calms & relaxes, prevents hair loss, helps to restore oil balance in the hair glands Jojoba oil..
3. Jojoba oil helps keep the hair moisturized so that it doesn’t break and can retain length.
4. Almond oil provides deep nourishment & moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger & controls hair loss.
5. Aloevera gel has anti-inflammatory properties that keep your hair strong & healthy, stops hair fall. Makes hair shiny & healthy.
6. Shikakai (means fruit for hair) is a natural gentle conditioning agent for hair & scalp. Effective in combating dandruff & extremely gentle, working to not overly strip hair of its natural oils.


Usage Directions: Use Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar for normal to dry hair. Rub the bar between your hands & apply the lather to your hair or rub the bar directly on your hair. Work the lather through & rinse as usual.

My Experience with Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

To put in very plain and simple... I love it. The shampoo bar has come as a savior for me. It cleanses well, the oils keep my hair from drying too much and about hair fall... it has drastically reduced. I am floored by this 100% vegan shampoo. The bar is red in color; though don't confuse it for emitting any rose aroma. I am completely flattered by the exotic natural ingredients of the soap. It’s very easy to apply. All you have to do is, rub the soap directly on your scalp or you can even lather it on your palms and apply. Doesn't tangle hair and leaves the hair with good volume. Also my hair fall has reduced. The soap lathers very well and I have generally not felt the usage of double application unless I have oiled my hair pre-wash.

• Read: Aloe Veda Wild Rose with Basil Moisturising Bathing Bar Review

The bar claims to be safe for chemically treated hair, colored, children's hair. This is free from all the chemicals namely SLS, SLES, parabens etc. I now very carefully read ingredient list before buying any product for my hair.

• Read: Nature's Essence Neem & Aloe vera Purifying Beauty Bar Review

Since the bar is huge, I cut it into three pieces (recommended) for ease of use and to avoid wastage of product. I have completed using the bar and it lasted me for good three months with twice a week application.

Pros of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

• Aroma of the shampoo bar
• Lathers and cleans very well
• Does not require much quantity, even for oiled hair
• Will last easily for a long time
• The exotic list of ingredients
• Free from SLS/SLES and parabens

Cons of Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar:

• Could not find any but only if they could lower their prices a bit, I would buy this in bulk! (hehe)

 

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.75/5 (-0.25 for the price, though not an issue with me!)


My Recommendation: Go grab it girls :)


Would I Repurchase Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?: I will be buying this as long as the company keeps making it. I love and love this shampoo bar!

Have you tried the Soulflower Sandalwood Geranium Shampoo Bar?

 

Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream Review

Today I am going to review a fairness cream from Lakme, a well known popular cosmetic brand. Basically I am not that crazy about fairness creams or lotions as I love my dusky complexion and I am not the one who crave for whiter pale skin. Fairness creams are not going to make me or anyone magically fair though :P The main reason why I purchased this fairness day cream is that I loved the face wash from this range very much. I have already reviewed the Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Face Wash here and the reason why I loved it is the freshness and instant brightness it gives after washing my face. So I thought of trying the fairness cream from this perfect radiance range and using it for about a month. Let me give my review about it with its pros and cons

Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream 
 (With White Lily and Sacred Lotus Extracts)

Price : 50g  for Rs.175; 15g  for Rs.92

(I bought the 50g pack as the 15g one is too less in quantity for the price)

Shelf Life : Best before 24 months (2 years) from packaging

Ingredient List 

(Sorry for the inconvenience with this bad clarity picture) :(

  

What Does the Product Claims

Designed to give you truly fair radiant skin, Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream with White Lily and Sacred Lotus acts on all six signs below of skin ageing.

How to Use

Smooth on every morning and evening on cleansed skin to discover skin that's not only truly fair but glows from within. For external use only.

Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Cream Packaging
                                         
                                          Opening Cover.. The tub is compactly placed inside

In my hand.. You can observe it's size easily

Compactly and Safely Packed with a firm Plastic Base

Consistency and Colour of the Product

Before Applying the Cream 

After Applying the Cream

My View About Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream

The product comes in tub with an outer cover which is sweet pink in co lour. The tub is compactly packed inside the cover with a thin plastic base. The tub which containing the cream is somewhat purplish in colour with a lovely silver lid on the top. This combination makes the packaging classy and anyone will love it very much. The silver lid was firm and tight thus the product is travel friendly too. Even though I loved the packaging, I feel little disappointed with it because the tub packaging makes it unhygienic. We have to dip our finger every time into the tub to take out the cream, If the product comes in tube, it would be much better than this. The fragrance is flowery and sweet as same as the face wash from this range.

       To say about the consistency of the cream, it is very smooth, creamy and milkish peach in colour (As you see in the above pics) It spreads easily and absorbs easily without any trouble on my skin. Unlike most of the other fairness creams, it is very light on my skin, it doesn't make my skin feel heavy or tight. The main thing, it's not greasy at all. It instantly brightened my skin without leaving any whitish cast. But remember, In darker skin tones, it may leave a ashy cast if applied too much. With regular use, it reduced my acne scars up to an extent and made my skin tone even. It think it removed little tan too as it claims. As I am a "normal to oily" skinned girl, this cream suits me best for day time usage but dry skins should stay away from this. There is no moisturizing effect at all. This product is surely not for dry skins and some normal skins too may feel this less moisturizing in winters. Eventhough I love to use it as a perfect day cream, I am not ready to go with it to nourish my skin at nights, my skin needs an extra nourishing night cream. So allover, it's a perfect day cream which is light, which gives instant brightening effect, stays longer on face and best to use only for oily skinned people. It also acts a superb makeup base but dry skinned people shouldn't go for it.

PROS

1. Cute, Sturdy and Travel friendly packaging
2. Smooth texture of the cream which is very creamy and spreads easily.
3. Lovable flowery fragrance which gives instant freshness.
4. This day cream instantly brightens skin without any greasy feel or heaviness.
5. A very best day cream and a make up base for oily and super oily skins.
6. It reduces the appearance of scars and evened out my skin tone up to a great extent.
7. Removes sun tan as it claims, only with regular use.
8. The tub is fully filled with cream, hence it's affordable for the quantity and quality. A 50gm tub will last for more than 2 months.
9. No side effects, no breakouts if used in normal and oily skins. Safe to use.

CONS

1. No moisturizing effect! Dry skins stay away.
2. Tub Packaging which is unhygienic.
3. Contains Parabens. Which cosmetic today doesn't?

No other cons, the only main thing that bothers people is that the product has no moisturizing effect. But it's not a big con according to this cream because they didn't claim at all that this cream will moisturize your skin. The product only claims that it "Reduces oiliness". So, the Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream lives up to its claims. Worth of money!

My Recommendation: Oily Skins go head, it will suit you best in all the seasons. Normal skins, summer is alright but stay away from this cream in winters and dry people, just forget about this product. This is not for you in any season.

My Rating: 4/5 (-1 for tub packaging and -1 for no moisturizing effect)

Will I repurchase this product? : Sure, Every time! I love it because it instantly brightens, evens out my skin with daily use and acts as a good makeup base too.

Essence Look at Me Lipstick 40 Review & Swatches

Essence 40 Look at Me  Lipstick Review

Guest Post by Christina
This is a product that I got as a gift from my sister in law who lives in Belgium.  I am not familiar with their products but after using the lipstick and reading others reviews I found it to be a good product. It is produced in Germany and is mostly sold in the E.U. and in the U.S.  The one reason I decided to review this lipstick was because of their devotion to the 'cruelty against animals' cause.  For those of your who do not know me I am an animal activist and I have stopped using animal tested products.  Essence is strictly against any kind of animal testing whatsoever.  It is absolutely awful to torture animals for the sake of beauty products

Their products stand for trendy and high quality cosmetics at a sensational low prices because they do not use costly advertisements using models or celebrities, expensive tv spots or print ads in magazines.


Product Description:
# 40 Look at Me is part of the 2012 spring/summer collection.   I used an Essence  product for the first time.  I liked how it felt and if given a chance I would like to try out other colours and a different finish, because frosty lipsticks are for a younger lot than me.  I would not even feel guilty about over spending because essence products are a  fantastic buy for makeup fanatics looking to stock up on a budget. 
  
They have added two more shades to their spring/summer collection and so all of the 16 colors have been bumped up to the fall/winter season 2012.  

 
Price & Quantity: $ 2.49, $4 AUD  for 4 gms
 

Key Ingredients: Not mentioned on the tube but it is mentioned in a PDF file on the site.  Few key ingredients would be castor seed oil, lanolin, paraffin,carnauba wax and avocado oil. The rest are chemical names.

 

My Experience with Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick :

Packaging: These lipsticks come in color-coded packaging.  That means the lipstick tube is the exact same color as the lipstick making it easy to reach for your favourite shade. When you open the tube, the top half of the inner tube is plastic and it is not a problem really.  You can see how much product is left at all times.  My only problem is that these lipsticks do not come with any kind of seal!

 
Colour, Consistency & Texture: It is a sizzling sheer beige-brown that lights up your lips with a soft gleam.  It is a frosty lipstick with some shimmer but it is not over the top at all.  If you are looking for a creamy nude color that doesn't lean too pink or too beige this is definitely it.  Almost close to MAC blankety lipstick excluding the frost and the cheap price.  I hardly got any smell when I used it.   In the pictures I have also lined my lips with a bit of a rose coloured liner and that totally changed how the colour looked on my lips.  I was quite happy to use it like that.
 

How it works: This lipstick is soft and velvety to apply.  It does contain shimmer along with being frosty.  It does not settle in lip lines but one must exfoliate the lips before using this.  Frosty colours do tend to draw an audience and you wouldn't want dry flaky bits of skin peeking out from beneath it would you?
 

Pros of Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick:

• Inexpensive - Budget brand
• Easy to use
• Does not test its products on animals
• Does not settle in lip lines
• Pretty nude colour
• Goes on smoothly
• The shimmer is not gaudy
• Colour co-ordinated container
• Even Application
• Long Lasting
• Moisturizing
• Pleasant Tasting
• True colour swatch
• As good as a high-end brand

 

Cons of Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick :

• Limited selection of colors
• Not available in India
• Frosty shade that most Indian skin tones cannot carry off
• Availability is limited
• Not available online yet
• Not suitable for work because it's frosty
• Does not come packed or sealed.  It can be tested at the store

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3.55


Would I Repurchase Essence 40 Look at Me Lipstick ? Yes and no.  No, not that colour but yes different shades and other products by the brand. 


A note of warning: Frosty and shimmery high gloss lipsticks look best on the young because these draw a great deal of attention to lips so becareful when you select lipstick.  It is not just about color but also about the finish. As you age you cannot ignore the fact that certain colours become a total no no. Matte lipstick is best on certain age groups and so are glossy, high sheen lipstick styles.
                     It's only a while before you will start seeing this brand on our online cosmetics shopping sites, something like ELF that has flooded the market.  You can visit the website for more information. It is a very, very pretty and fresh site and I am sure all of you are going to go bonkers looking at it.

Did you like Christina's review on  Essence Look at Me Lipstick?

Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme Review

Hello Everyone!
Today I will be reviewing the Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme from the Lakme Perfect Radiance Range launched this April. I have already tried and reviewed the Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Cream which comes in a pink cute metallic tub but this one is different. This whitening creme is from a newly launched intense whitening range (They have introduced those whitening capsules treatment! Remember?) and comes in a different kind of packaging. Read my complete review below.

Product Description:
Fight the 6 blocks of fairness with Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme
CONTINUOUS RELEASE TECHNOLOGY: This breakthrough technology releases potent skin lightening vitamins continuously into your skin epidermal cells through the day.
DEEP DERMA ACTION: Goes several layers deep to control excess melanin production and fight the 6 blocks to fairness at the source:

1. Dark spots
2. Acne marks/blemishes
3. Uneven skin tone
4. Oiliness
5. Tanning
6. Dullness

PERFECT RADIANCE FOREVER: Freedom from all 6 fairness blocks Leaves you with spectacular results. Perfectly fair skin forever, with continuous use. *based on clinical study. 


Price and Quantity: Rs.99 for 15g


Usage Directions: Use everyday over cleansed skin for optimal results.


Regime Recommended: For best results, first cleanse your face with Lakme Perfect Radiance Face Wash. Then apply the Lakme Perfect Radiance Day Creme during the day and Lakme Perfect Radiance Night Creme every night.


Shelf life: 24 months

My Experience with Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme

Packaging: This product is packed in a white, sleek tube with a screw type opening. The nozzle dispenses the right amount of product with its tiny hole, hence no wastage. This sleek white tube is placed inside a outer carton and overall, the packaging is simple, travel friendly and easy to use.

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: This is a white coloured fairness day cream with a very subtle peach tint. The peach tint is almost invisible to the eyes. The texture of this cream is smooth, moderately thick and it has a gentle, pleasing floral fragrance similar to the Lakme Fairness Day Cream which claims to contain sacred lotus extracts. The texture and fragrance of both these creams are more or less similar to each other.

How it works: I used this cream on summer and it suited my normal-oily skin well. This cream spreads smoothly onto the facial skin and gives a perfect matte finish which many oily skinned beauties out there would love. My T-Zone is left with a shine-free finish and moreover it brightened up my face instantly. I had to set the cream with a compact to make its staying power longer. This fairness day cream helped my facial skin stay matte for 3-4 hours but after that my T-Zone started to show some shine. This is not a problem with me though. With regular usage, it did not help lighten my scars or anything. It did not even lighten my complexion and finally, this is one fairness cream for oily skinned beauties who prefer an instant, bright matte finish. The tube packaging can also be considered easy-to-use and hygienic when compared to the previously launched Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Cream which comes in a pink tub. Another thing I wanted to mention is that it caused a very mild tingling sensation on my skin for 2-3 days when I first used it (I am not sure whether it is because of the continuous release technology they claim) and later my skin got practiced to it. Hence, if you have an extra sensitive skin type, you may not like this cream. Overall, this is a good, affordable instant brightening day cream for oily skinned beauties. A tube lasts me for 1 month with daily usage.

Pros of Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme

• Comes in a neat, easy to use, mess free and travel friendly tube
• Spreads smoothly and settles into a shine free matte finish
• Instantly brightens up the facial skin
• A perfect day cream for every oily skinned beauty out there
• The price is reasonable
• Has a mild floral smell
• Easily available everywhere

Cons of Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme

• No SPF
• Does cause a mild tingling sensation when used first
• Does not help with whitening skin or anything as claimed.
• Surely a no-no product for normal-dry and dry skinned people
• The matte finish doesn't last more than 3-4 hours

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3.5/5


Recommendation: Oily skinned beauties who love matte finish day creams can give this a try! Do not expect any whitening or lightening effect from this cream.


Would I Repurchase?: I don't think so. There are more affordable day creams in the market with better results and moreover, I am not that much into fairness products.

Have you tried the Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme?

The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner Review

The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner

Hello everyone,
Now I will be reviewing the Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner from The Nature's co, one of my very favorite brand of natural products. This is one among the products from their Earthborne range which I have never tried before. TNC products always work great on my skin and hair and this one is no different. I have been waiting for months to grab a 'Shampoo cum Conditioner' to manage my frizzy hair. No! My hair is not always frizzy or unmanageable but it behaves strange in monsoons. In this irregular weather change, I wanted to use my conditioner after shampooing to make my hair stay manageable and free from split ends. This is okay for me but not 'every time' of course (Being a super lazy girl). So when I grabbed this Shampoo Cum Conditioner in my hand, that too from my favorite brand I was super excited to try it out. And sandalwood on hair? I have never used sandalwood products on my hair  till now so I was also curious to know how it would work. I have been using this product for past few days now and let my review show you all my experience with this product. Go ahead and read below!

• Read: The Nature's Co Lily of The Valley Body Lotion for Dry & Sensitive Skin

Product Description:
Repairs dry, damaged & Chemically treated hair; Cleanses & Conditions; Nourishes & Moisturizes.
Give life back to your dry, damaged chemically treated hair with the goodness of this 2 in 1 Sandalwood shampoo and conditioner. It nourishes and moisturizes your hair deeply and forms a protective barrier for further damage resulting in soft, lustrous and manageable tresses throughout the day. Apply a small amount & gently massage into the hair & scalp area. Rinse with warm water & repeat if necessary

• Read: The Nature's Co Passion Fruit Pine Apple Body Mist Review

Price and Quantity: Rs.895 for 250ml


Ingredients:
Each 100g Contains:

• Santalum Album (Sandal) wood extract - 2.5%
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloevera) Plant extract - 2.0%
• Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil - 1.5%
• W/S Base, Aroma, Natural Preservatives Q.S

Note: Products made using natural hill spring water.


Shelf life: 17 months approx.

My Experience with The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner 

Packaging: This shampoo is packed in a square top, rectangular shaped transparent plastic bottle with a dark brown sturdy flip type cap. Most of  the The Nature's Co products such as the shower gels, body lotions and hair cleansers come in a similar kind of packaging. But somehow, I am liking this kinda packaging a lot. This is a very travel friendly product as it is sturdy and fits anywhere easily in my luggage. There is no leakage or spillage. Even though I have dropped the bottle 2-3 times still now :P it doesn't seem to crack or leak. A small pamphlet which is carrying the ingredient benefits of the product is tied on the neck of this shampoo bottle; and it looks absolutely natural. (Sorry :P I have missed that tiny pamphlet somewhere!)

• Read: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo Review

 
Color, Consistency & Fragrance: I expected this shampoo to be thick and creamy as it claims to be formulated for dry and damaged hair but surprisingly it has a very thin and runny consistency. The shampoo is light beige in color and has a wonderful mild sandalwood fragrance. It is not that 'scented sandalwood' fragrance which many local toilet soaps carry but a pure, divine sandalwood fragrance that would be even soothing for sensitive noses.

How it works: To be frank, I was a little disappointed at first when I observed the consistency of this shampoo. It is thin and runny. I thought that only heavy, creamy conditioners and masques would help dry hair to be manageable but this shampoo proved me wrong :) This shampoo lathers excellently and washes out without leaving any residue on my scalp. I did not use a separate conditioner after shampooing my hair as this is itself a shampoo cum conditioner. I had a relaxing bathing experience with its very natural sandalwood fragrance. And after I blow dried my hair, Whoa! It has turned really smooth and manageable. As claimed, this shampoo gave me a lustrous, soft and manageable hair. More than the softness, my hair looked very shiny and healthy. I have used many shampoos and conditioner till now, but this shampoo gave me ultimate effects without even using a separate conditioner. The result I got with this shampoo is definitely greater than the results I got when I used some other shampoo with its conditioner. I am a regular shampoo user and hence this would really prevent my hair becoming dry :) I am impressed of this shampoo very much and this is now my holy grail shampoo too. The fragrance lasts on my hair for a long time and my hair did not turn limp the next day of hair wash too. This is a miracle shampoo I have ever came across and I am totally in love with it now! This shampoo will suit every hair type in my guess.

Pros of The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner 

• Neat, easy to use and travel friendly packaging
• Cleanses out hair and scalp very well without leaving any residue behind
• Lathers very well and get rinsed out quickly
• My hair feels soft after using this shampoo every time
• There is no need to use a conditioner separately
• It gave my hair an glossy shine which I loved the most!
• Smells divine; it has a pure sandalwood smell
• It doesn't leave hair dry or limp, but perfectly shiny, soft and clean
• This shampoo is suitable for all hair types
• SLS free and paraben free
• A single bottle will last for 1 and half months with daily usage 

Cons of The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner 

• I said that it has become my Holy Grail shampoo now; hence I have no big con to mention. However the price is a bit steep. But when comparing to the results, I do not really mind the price for a natural, really working SLS free and paraben free hair cleanser cum conditioner.

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 5/5


Recommendation: Grab one for sure if you don't mind the price! You can skip your conditioner but still can have a frizz free, flying hair with this shampoo. This Sandalwood hair cleanser might become your HG one too.


Would I Repurchase?: No doubt! I am picking it all the time until I find a better one. This is an excellent Shampoo cum Conditioner for lazy girls like me :P

Have you tried The Nature's Co Sandalwood Hair Cleanser Cum Conditioner?

Product send by the brand for consideration; honest review as usual.

Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap Review

Hello Everyone,
Today, I will be reviewing the My Sweet Skin Soap from Soulflower. Before few days, I have shared the preview of 4 New Soulflower soaps with you all. This soap is one among them and it is specially formulated for normal skin types. I have a normal-oily facial skin and normal body skin; hence picked this soap immediately :) (And also for the name My Sweet Skin!) I have been using this soap just for a week now but couldn't wait to share my views with you all. Read my detailed review below!

Product Decription: 
You normal skin people have got it made! This specially formulated therapeutic bar will keep your skin healthy & glowing. We add precious oils like evening primrose, almond & apricot kernel that help to maintain the perfect balance, reduce wrinkles & have an anti aging affect. Real kesar is added for your skin toning & enhancing texture of skin. Lemon, rosemary & benzoin essential oils have natural astringent, antifungal properties. Use this mild and gentle soap to start you day, or anytime you think you need invigorating!


Price and Quantity: 
Rs. 250 for 150g


Ingredients:
Kesar, aloevera, rosemary herbs, essential oils of benzoin, lemon, rosemary, evening primrose oil, apricot kernel oil, almond oil, Vitamin E, aqua, permitted edible color & aroma, saponified oils of coconut, castor, olive, palm & palm kernel.

My Experience with Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

Packaging: This soap comes in no fancy carton or something but it is packed in a clear transparent cover with the ingredient names and images printed over it. The packaging looks natural and gives that natural product feel :)

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: This is a peach colored, plain rectangular bar shaped soap which is hard and huge. I have cut this soap into 2 pieces to prevent quick melting and also for easy handling. The texture of this soap is smooth and there are no granules present in the soap. The fragrance can be said bold, spicy and natural. I did not find any artificial hint in the fragrance however sensitive noses might not like it much. This is not a problem for me though as it doesn't linger after bath.

How it works: This Soulflower My Sweet Skin soap just works perfectly on my normal skin. It lathers creamy and washes out in a second with a single splash of water. It doesn't leave any slippery feel behind on my skin even though being smooth and creamy on application. My skin is left smooth and squeaky clean after using this soap. I don't even want a loofah to exfoliate my skin as this one just cleared out all the impurities, dirt and sweat. The spiced bold fragrance prevented sweat for a long time and overall, I love this soap and would repurchase it ever for my normal skin. Even though being formulated for normal skin types, this soap did not leave my skin dry or greasy. My skin felt just smooth and clean! The only problem with this soap is that you should store in a dry place or else it will get creamy and melt soon. It claims to contain kesar for the improvement of skin texture but I cannot comment on that part much as I have just started using it. Anyhow, it made my skin texture smooth comparatively hence I guess this would improve my skin tone and texture well if used regularly. I don't mind the price for the quantity and worth of this soap. If you have normal skin type and you love bold spicy, natural fragrances, grab this soap quickly! My skin really feels SWEET and clean after using it :)

Pros of Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

• Made of all natural ingredients
• Cleanses skin very effectively
• Produces creamy lather and washes off quickly
• There is no slippery feel left behind; skin feels squeaky clean
• Removes sweat odour and prevents sweat for a long time
• Some will like its bold spiced fragrance which is more on the natural side 
• Improves skin texture with regular usage
• Doesn't leave skin stretchy or greasy
• A perfect soap for normal skin types as per the claim!
• The quantity is reasonable for the price
• Does not irritate skin or cause any side effects
• 100% vegetarian soap; they don't even add milk and honey to their products.
• Easily available online.

Cons of Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap

• I have no big con to mention about such a good product but the only thing I felt is that, the bold spiced fragrance might not impress the sensitive-nosed beauties out there.

Makeup and Beauty Home: 4/5


Recommendation: Do you have a normal skin type? Do you want your bathing bars to be natural smelling and gentle on your skin? Do you want that squeaky clean effect with less water and time? Go ahead and pick this soap! It is my current holy grail bathing soap.


Would I Repurchase?: Yes sure! I love My Sweet Skin from Soulflower a lot :) Babble will be receiving the 'Oil Be Gone' soap soon! Keep checking. To view all the 4 newly launched Soulflower soaps for different skin types, go HERE

Have you tried Soulflower My Sweet Skin Soap?

Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream Review

Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream Review

Light skin is a huge craze among Indian women. Whatever their skin tone is, most of the women in India long for white and paler skin and of course it is called beautiful in their point of view. For me, pale, dusky, wheatish or dark; a skin that is smooth and has no flaws is the real beautiful skin. When I came across this Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream which is meant for fairness, I was actually tempted to use it; not to lighten or whiten my skin, but to remove the flaws, dark spots and pimple marks from the face. My facial skin looks soft and bright when the dark spots are removed and this would seem similar in many of your cases as well. Fine, let us talk and discuss about the working of this Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream now.

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• Read: How to Get Back Your Lost Skin Complexion?

Product Description:
A one kind of preparation which will transform you magically. You have to use it to believe it. Within a span of 2 weeks revamps the skin tone and makes you fairer as never before.


Price and Quantity: Rs.350 for 75ml


Usage Directions:
Apply this cream evenly on a clean face and leave it for 20 minutes. Then remove with moist cotton and see a visible transformation in your skin color.


Key Ingredients:
Java Plum(Jamun), Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Wheat germ oil, Almond oil, Olive oil, Sugarcane extract


Shelf life: 36 months

My Experience with Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream

Packaging: Aurita Naturals Transformation cream is packed in an off-white sturdy plastic tub with black labels on it. The cap of the tub is screw-typed and an inner lid is present inside to prevent any mess while using this cream. Though being travel friendly, tubs aren't that hygienic to use hence I wish this would have come in a tube.

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: This is a creamy, thick, white coloured cream with a pungent smell. I personally did not like its smell and that is a main drawback of this product according to me. However I guess this smell is because of the natural ingredients present in this product. :) Very sensitive noses may not like it.

•  Read: Improve Skin Complexion in 30 days at Home

• Read: 2 Quick Home Remedies to Lighten Your Skin Complexion

How it works: While picking it online, I thought that is like a day fairness cream but this one is not a cream actually. It's something like a face pack. Yes! We need to apply it and wash it after 20 minutes. They should have named it as Aurita Naturals Transformation Face Pack :P Ok that's ok. I have no issues with it, anything is okay for me if it is going to fade my dark spots. After cleansing my face, I smoothed this cream (read face pack!) over my facial skin and uff, the pungent smell bothered me a lot. It is sour and strong actually. But still, I adjusted it and kept this cream cum face pack on my face for 20 minutes as mentioned and washed away after that. Voila! I can say that it has really brightened my face visibly. My face is left soft, matte and bright. You would surely need a moisturizer after using this cream pack as it leaves your facial skin a bit tight but the glow is incredible. It removed my new tan very well and made my facial skin radiant. You will need only a small quantity for the whole face and so a single tub will last very longer. The price cannot be considered expensive while seeing the results on my skin and hence I would say this is an excellent skin lightening product (I don't mind the fragrance) for brides and tanned girls! Go pick one for sure if you want brighten skin with less dark spots.

Pros of Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream:

• Does really removes the tan and brightens up skin instantly!
• A small quantity is enough for the whole face and neck
• Spreads easily onto the skin without any hardness
• You can also use this on your tanned arms and feet
• Washes away quickly without leaving any greasiness behind
• Leaves skin matte and hence this is a great product for oily skinned girls
• Regular use (I used it twice or twice in a week) lightened my dark spots considerably
• Price is okay when compared to the results.

Cons of Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream:

• The pungent smell :( but I don't mind it for the result it delivers
• You will definitely need a moisturizer after using this cream cum pack.

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4.5/5


Recommendation: Yes yes! I highly recommend it. Go pick one for yourself if you want to remove your tan instantly. This would also act as a pre-party face pack well to give a quick glow to your skin.


Would I Repurchase?: No doubt! I am picking it all the time.


Have you tried the Aurita Naturals Transformation Cream? How does it work on you?

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Guest Post by Babble

Hello Friends! Today I am going to discuss about my experience with Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo with you all. Loving one’s own hair is a girl thing. Every girl lovers her own hair, concentrates more on hair care as much as she does for her skin care. So we could obviously say that ‘HAIR’ means a lot to a girl. Hence ‘HAIR’ has its own aesthetic value. The texture of the hair varies for every individual irrespective of its size and color. Let’s see what are all the things help us for the maintenance of the hair. Shampoo and oil plays a major role in hair care. We must be more cautious while selecting a shampoo for our hair type. We should check its suitability for our hair’s nature and that's how I selected Garnier Fruictis Sleep & Shine Shampoo as it claims to make hair 'Sleek and Shine'.
               Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo is especially made for rough, frizzy and difficult to manage type of hair. I have also got the conditioner for free :) along with this shampoo and Let’s see how both they work.

• Read: Rustic Art Aloe Shampoo Review

Product Description: (Description is same for both the shampoo & conditoner :/ Strange. huh!)

Is your hair rough, frizzy and difficult to manage? Does it frizz up in harsh & changing weather? GARNIER FRUCTIS SLEEK & SHINE Shampoo/Conditioner Strengthens the hair fibre from within smoothes the hair fibre from root to tip and helps protect against the effects of humidity.


Price and Quantity:

Shampoo: Rs.117 for 200ml
Conditioner: 90g; Got free with the shampoo :)


Usage Directions:

Shampoo: Lather, rinse, repeat if required. For best results use everyday.
Conditioner: Rinse well after shampooing. Apply conditioner along length of hair to tips. Leave for 1-2 mins. Rinse thoroughly.


Key Ingredients:

Shampoo: ACTIVE FRUIT  CONCENTRATE. Fructose + Glucose Vitamins B3 + B6 - Nourish hair from the roots AHAs- Strengthens the hair fibre.
Conditioner: Fructose + Glucose,Vitamins  B3 + B6 Nourishes  hair from the roots


Shelf Life:  36 months

My Experience with Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner:

Packaging: The shampoo comes in an attractive parrot green coloured, flat plastic bottle. It has ‘flip and press’  type opening. The conditioner bottle looks alike the shampoo with the same type of dispenser however it is a shorter than the shampoo bottle.

• Read: New Clear Women Anti-Dandruff & Anti Hair Fall Shampoo Review

Color, Consistency and Fragrance: The shampoo is white in color and has a sweet and fruity fragrance with runny consistency. I would say the highlight of the product is of course its pleasant fruit fragrance. The conditioner is too white in color and has a mild fruity fragrance (Similar to the shampoo) but with a thick, creamy consistency.

• Read here: Why Do You Lose Much Hair While Shampooing?

How it works:
After my long travel (3 days trip to a temple) my hair became rough and tangled due to the atmospheric conditions of the place I have visited. So I have applied oil on the hair and left it over night. Next day I have tried Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo along with its conditioner. It eventually reduced my tangles and roughness of the hair. The effort of combing after bath is simplified, since the combination of shampoo and conditioner effectively reduces tangles. However some of my  friends said that this shampoo and conditioner caused them hair fall :( but I am not sure about it. If you are a sweet-fragrance lover and have a dry unmanageable hair, this shampoo and conditioner would not disappoint you. Remember, you should use the conditioner along with the shampoo to help your hair turn manageable. For the price, these products are definitely worth a try.

Pros of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner:

• This shampoo + conditioner combo makes my hair manageable upto a good extent
• Has a fruity smell that lingers on hair for sometime
• The shampoo lathers well and cleanses out the dirt and oiliness from the scalp.
• Both the shampoo and conditioner gets rinsed off easily with water.
• My hair feels soft and shiny after using this combo
• Comes in a very affordable price (You get the conditioner for free!)
• Available everywhere
• The packaging of both the products are good and travel friendly

Cons of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner:

• Some of my friends told me that this shampoo and conditioner causes hair fall; but it doesn't for me
• You may or may not like its fragrance. Some find it to be 'artificial'.
• It makes hair manageable up to an extent but not that great or 'Sleek and Shiny' as per the claim.
• Without conditioner, this shampoo doesn't help with dry hair; but then that's not an issue for the price.

Makeup and Beauty Home: 3.5/5


Recommendation: Do try this if you have unmanegable dry hair and especially, if you love fruity smells :)


Would I Repurchase?: Yes I may repurchase it if I don't find a better shampoo which makes my hair manageable.


Have you tried Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner? 

Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub Review

Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub Review

Guest Post by Barisha

Hello darlingzzz :D

Last year Lotus herbals launched their skin care range called “Lotus white glow range”

• Read: Prakriti Herbals Walnut WheatGerm AloeVera Exfoliating Scrub Review

Face wash, scrub, cream, emulsion, serum and mask are part of this series. Somehow I really don’t like skin whitening products because most of them are drying in nature. Once I used Olay cream and it broke me out crazily :( but still the packaging, reviews on many blogs attracted me a lot and I have to try something from this range :p so I picked this white glow scrub and here is my experience and detailed review on it.



Product description:
WHITEGLOW Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub exfoliates the skin gently, removes dirt, impurities, whiteheads and blackheads leaving your skin brighter and healthier with a shining glow. The gentle exfoliating action works on skin discoloration, dull and uneven skin tones and softens the skin giving you a firmer skin texture. Oatmeal exfoliates gently, restores the natural moisture balance of skin and yogurt moisturizes and lightens the skin reducing imperfections giving you silky, smooth and brighter skin.


Key Ingredients: Oatmeal and milk yogurt


Usage Directions: Gently apply the scrub on moistened skin with brisk circular movement on the face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use twice a week for brighter skin. Follow with yogurt radiance mask for best results.


Price and Quantity:145 for 100gm


Shelf life: 36 months

My Experience with Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

Packaging: The product comes in a pretty white tube with a metallic cap but this tube is not at all travel friendly as the cap is loose and the tube tends to break easily in case if it fell down.

• Read: Vedic Line Plus Exfo 10 Avocado Face Scrub Review

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: This scrub is creamy white in colour and thick in consistency. It has a very artificial smell which is very disturbing for my sensitive nose.

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How it works: I have a love and hate relationship with Lotus Herbals. Some of their products (Berry Berry scrub and 4-1 sunscreen)suits me well but some make my skin dry (there face packs including fruit pack which is meant for dry skin). Okay let me concentrate on this product. I didn't have a good experience with this product. This scrub just adds a lil glow to my skin after application which lasts hardly for 10 minutes. I am using this scrub regularly twice a week for more than two months to see the effect but to be frank it does nothing to my skin. I did not expect any whitening and brightening results from this scrub because I know nothing can change our original skin color apart from some heavy bleach like kojic acid and hydroquinone. It did not help me in removing acne scars, black heads and white heads. Wanna know more? It is harsh on my sensitive skin! :( but the only good thing about the product is it does not dry our my skin or broke me out. Overall, this is an average-good scrub for normal-dry skin types. If you're skin is skin is extra sensitive, then do not go for this.

Pros of Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

• Affordable
• Available easily
• Its not drying; hence dry skins will love it
• Does the exfoliation part well
• Adds a little glow to the face after usage
  Does not break me out
• Works good as a foot scrub :p

I am really sorry I cant think of any other pros :(

Cons of Lotus Herbals WhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub:

• It claims too many things but delivers nothing
• It’s not at all a gentle product for sensitive skin types.
• Smell bad and artificial.
• Tube breaks easily and not travel friendly
• Contains a big list of chemicals.
•  Pareben is present. How could Lotus herbals says it’s a herbal product? :O

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 2/5 (Because it is working well as a foot scrub :p)


Recommendation: If you have sensitive nose cum sensitive skin then please don’t waste your money on this product.:( However  normal-dry skinned people may find this scrub good on their skin because it isn't drying and moreover, it doesn't break out skin.


Have you tried Lotus HerbalsWhiteGlow Oatmeal & Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub? Did it work for you girls?

VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm Review

Guest Post by Babble

VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm Review

Hi girls! First of all I would like to introduce myself as Lancy's sister ( the beauty blogger…lol). People call me Babble (my name). I am a graduated bio medical engineer and now waiting for my call letter from a well known corporate organization in which I got placed during my final year. I could also say that ‘I am enjoying my holidays’ as of now. Coming to the main thing, I am here to contribute my first review on VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip balm. I am not that expert at beauty and skin care cosmetics as I will make use of it if required. Being a beginner I wish to put forth my kind request to you. And that is 'Please excuse me if I make any silly mistakes in my very first review' Go ahead and read my review now!

• Read: VLCC Strawberry Lip Shield SPF 10 Review

Product Description:

• This moisture rich formula soothes and conditions lips, keeping them soft and supple.
• SPF 15 protects from harmful effects of sun.
• Light, non greasy formula, provides long lasting moisture, leaving the lips supple and hydrated.

Price and Quantity:
Rs.49 for 4g


Usage Directions:
Glide on lips for soft, moisturized lips. Use daily. Apply as often as desired.


Key Ingredients: Honey, Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter


Shelf Life: 36 months


Other Variants Available:

• Cherry
• Mango

My Experience with VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm

Packaging: This lip balm comes in a small screw bottomed tube which makes it hygenic and comfortable to use. Thank god it doesn't come in a tub where we need to pick it with finger tips every time. It has a tight press type cap (sometimes difficult to open). Simply I could say it is handy and I can put it even in my purse.

• Read: VLCC Natural Sciences Gold Scrub Review

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Lip Balm Review

Color,Consistency and Fragrance: This balm has a bold mango colour with a hint of orange. The texture is thick as a caramel candy (Candies..Yummy!). The fragrance of this lip balm is pleasant, sweet, shea-butter like and purely natural. Seems it doesn’t have any dominating artificial fragrance. I feel like eating my lip balm whenever I use it :P

• Read: Himalaya Herbals Natural Moisturizing Lip Butter Review

How it works: Since I am using this product for the past 10 days, I felt it as a perfect remedy for my chapped lips. Not only it treats and moisturizes lips, but also it has pleasing natural fragrance.
        Obviously, it works well on my lips. I would say it will be suitable for every sweet fragranced lip balm loving girl out there! It stays on the lips for a considerable amount of time; Hmm say 2-3 hours. As mentioned already, it moisturizes well and a brings a pleasing effect to the lips. In addition, it regains the natural beauty of the lips by healing the dryness. However if you have extra dry lips, you might need something more rich and moisturizing for a long time, especially in winters. This lip balm, when used along with lippies, bleeds at times so make sure your lipstick isn't that creamy while using together with your lipstick.

• Read: Aloe Veda Strawberry Lip Butter with Sunscreen Review

Pros of  VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm

• Soothes and moisturizes lips 
• If you're searching for a sweet fragranced lip balm at an affordable price, this would be a perfect pick!
• Sweet natural shea butter fragrance that lingers for a decent time
• Very affordable price for the worth
• Easy to use and handy packaging
• A boon for clear lip balm lovers; it leaves no tint on lips
• Stays on lips good for 2-3 hours
• Easily available in outlets and shopping sites

Cons of VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm

• The cap is too tight to open at times
• Melts in hot summer but you can use the refrigerator to store it :)
• Bleeds with already creamy lippies
• In case if you're wondering whether it would show any tint on your lips, then you're wrong. It is a CLEAR colourless lip balm! But then it is not a con for me at all.

I can't find any other con with this lip balm! This product is a huge hit for this dirt cheap price.

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating:  4/5

Recommendation: I highly recommend this to everyone who loves sweet smelling, colourless lip balms!

Would I Repurchase?: Yes definitely I will repurchase it every time.

Hope you all liked my first review ever :)

Have you ever used VLCC Daily Protect Honey Lip Balm? Do Share your comments below!

Clean and Clear Clear Fairness Cream Review

Guest Post by Sudha

Clean and Clear Clear Fairness Cream Review

Hi all! This is Sudha from Delhi, doing my master's degree in commerce. First of all thank you Lancy for giving me the chance to write on Makeup and Beauty Home. Today I am going to write my first product review on 'Clean & Clear Clear Fairness cream', one of the newly launched fairness creams in India.

• Read: Vivel Active Fair Fairness Cream Review and Himalaya Herbals Fairness Cream Review

• Read: How to Make Natural Fairness Night Cream at Home?
  

Product Description:

• The content of cheery extracts instantly gives pinkish fairness and brightens to the skin and stays 3x longer.
• It’s a unique PureRice oil control system which controls facial oil.
• It also contains UV filters.

Usage Directions:
Apply evenly after washing face, just like any other face cream. For best result, wash your face with Clean and CLEAR face wash.


Price and Quantity:
Rs.120 for 40 g


Key Ingredient(s):
Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Fruit Extract

My Experience with Clean & Clear Clear Fairness Cream:

Packaging: The cream comes in a light pink colored tube. The transparent flip-top cap shuts tightly which makes it easy to use, travel friendly and also reduces wastage.

Colour, Consistency and Fragrance: The cream is white in colour, light weighted and has pleasant mild fragrance. There is nothing to worry if you have a sensitive nose.

Read: Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Face Wash Review

How it works: I have been using this product for the past 3 weeks. I won't say that this is an excellent one. It gets easily absorbed, leaves no greasiness and stickiness and also controls the oiliness up to 4-5 hours (use twice after cleansing face to remain oil free throughout the day). It gives pinkish fairness instantly, but it is not long lasting. If you have dark skin, it may leave a whitish caste on your skin, which makes you look very unnatural as if you have applied 'Atta' on your face (just like the fair n lovely cream).

• Read: Lakme Perfect Radiance Fairness Day Cream Review

Pros of Clean & Clear Clear Fairness Cream:

• Easily available everywhere
• Contains UV filters
• Gives a matte finish to the skin and controls oiliness throughout the day if it is used twice.
• Easy to carry and attractive packing.
• Non-sticky and non greasy; hence this cream would do as a good day cream from oily skins.
• Mild Fragrance that doesn't irriate senses

Cons of Clean & Clear Clear Fairness Cream:

• Does not give any 3X long lasting pinkish fairness as claimed.
• Contains parabens, alcohol and other long list of chemical ingredients.
• Leaves dry skin stretchy and tight
• Leaves a whitish caste in dusky to darker skin tones.
• Little pricey where there are many other better matte finish day creams available in such lesser price.
• Not up to my expectations. There many other products and ways to control face oiliness in more affordable prices :(

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 3/5


Recommendation: No I won't. Pick it if you are in search of a good matte finish, oil control day cream for your oily skin. This will not give you 3X pinkish fair skin or anything in case if you are expecting but this serves as a good mattifying day cream for oily skin types.

So girls, Did you try the newly launched Clear & Clear, Clear Fairness Cream? How does it work on you?