Beauty

Dove Deep Pure Face Wash Product Review

Swathy · August 11, 2012 · 12 Comments

Dove soaps are not my favorite but their face washes did catch my eye and the best part is that they do not have SLS. So, lets check out if I liked it or not 🙂

Price: Rs 70 for 50gms

Pros
very less quantity required
no SLS
doesn’t dry or stretch my skin

Cons
no improvement in blackheads
doesn’t really exfoliate as far as I could experience

I don’t know what to write in this review coz the face wash is nothing great and neither bad. Its formula is just similar to the Pond’s face washes.The product claims to have micro-puff technology which cleanses the pores well and exfoliates at the same time.

Honestly, I don’t think I really saw anything like that in my face. It doesn’t brighten or stretch my skin or make it dry and neither does the face wash claim anything like that. It is an inexpensive and SLS free face wash which can be given a try.

PS: I have had two sources with dry skin inform me that it is indeed drying for skin so dry girls, take care!! Mine’s combi.

My June Mega Haul

Swathy · July 6, 2012 · 42 Comments

So, let the pics do the talking 🙂

my peep-toe sandals 🙂

my sunscreen stock!!

hair bands (thrifted)!!

Lush Dark Angels

Forest Essentials Body Oils (smell heavenly)

sesame oil

won it on Bhumika’s blog

received them for reviews

received it just today and dying to try them out!!!

PS: I couldn’t click the bangle I bought for mom otherwise I would have shared with you all. Btw, I didn’t even talk about the birthday celebrations. It was awesome 🙂 We went to Citywalk for dinner. There is a small bistro called Amici which specializes in wood fired Pizza and Italian food. So, we had a pasta and pizza there and it was just too awesome. So, if guys go there, don’t miss it out!!!

PS1: I am desperately waiting for the Kindle. Hope I receive it soon 🙂

PS2: Just now read on some blog about the All-in-one TBS BB Cream and was intrigued!!! Hope they launch it soon in India as well 🙂

Cellnique Paramedicals Derma Whitening Daytime Protection {Product Review}

Swathy · June 28, 2012 · 6 Comments

Price: 57$ (Rs 3000 around) for 30ml

Ingredients

Pros

– its a mineral sunscreen as well

– spreads easily and is not too creamy

Cons

– it leaves a lot of white cast!!!

– pretty expensive!!

– the pump didn’t work for me 🙁

My Experience

I am always on the look out for Zinc Oxide based sunscreens. So, this one caught my eye. I liked the packaging with the pump for the squeeze tube but, unfortunately, the pump didn’t work for me. I had to screw open the pump and squeeze out the sunscreen.

The sunscreen is white in color and light in texture but enough creamy but again, not too creamy. And, depending on various days, I needed extra moisturizing sometimes and sometimes not. The light texture of the product allows it to spread easily and evenly on the skin.

But, there is a huge hitch in this. Since it has both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide (I don’t know the ratios), the product leaves a lot of white cast on the skin which is very annoying. I have tried using the product on my arms as well and same issue there.

And, it is definitely expensive for 30 ml of a product which would probably last two months!!! It needs to be reapplied because its a combination of mineral and chemical sunscreen. I wish they do something regarding the white cast. Also, I didn’t see any whitening or lightening of my skin tone.

PS: Product sent by brand.