Beauty

Biotique Basil and Parsley Cleanser {Product Review}

Swathy · November 2, 2011 · 10 Comments

Biotique soaps have always been intriguing for me and I have heard that the almond oil is amazing so I shall definitely check that out. Lets check out how this soap does in the mean time.Since I got these soaps during hotel stays, I have no idea about the price.

Ingredients

even I couldn’t read the ingredient list clearly 😀

My Experience

This is a transparent soap and I wasn’t much of the hope that I would like it coz, generally, such soaps are really drying. But, I was wrong. This soap is gentle, mild, cleanses really well and doesn’t dry out the skin even in the drier weather of October. It smells nice and nothing overbearing and lathers well enough. And, I don’t think I have anything negative to say about the product.

My Recommendation

I would definitely recommend it. Its a good soap.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Range {Product Review}

Swathy · November 1, 2011 · 3 Comments

So, I have reviewed the shampoo, conditioner, hair mask and the leave-in serum. If you had noticed, I had not written anything about my recommendation because I wanted to give a collective judgement about the results. So, here goes that.

Packaging
Extremely elegant and classy when compared to other over-the-counter products in the market. But, they are not travel-friendly as each of the product is bulky and will take space and add to the weight.

My Recommendation

I would definitely recommend this range altogether. The biggest disadvantage of the range is that every product has silicone or dimethicone as one of the ingredients. As you know, silicones and the family are notorious for creating a film on the hair and not getting washed off by the shampoos and consequently, dulling the shine of your hair, this ingredient is not very much liked. In fact, I had stopped using Livon just for the same thing. But, if this doesn’t affect you, I would definitely say that the range really gave great results.I would also add a word here that the debate about ingredients is a bit waver-y and not to be trusted too much so I wouldn’t really pay heed to that because of the results of this range altogether for my hair. My hair is softer, shinier and definitely less frizzy and more manageable. And, it also gives volume to the hair over all. So, I am definitely loving the results altogether. I have not yet had this kind of experience and results with any affordable-priced products. So, that does give the range an edge. So, I am loving it!!!

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PS: Products were sent by the brand for consideration.

Hair Mask first or Conditioner? {Your Opinion}

Swathy · October 31, 2011 · 4 Comments

Well, ok, this has me baffled. Using conditioners and after-wash hair masks are very confusing and I sincerely don’t understand which should come first? Ok, the simplest solution is to forgo conditioner and use only hair mask but then, if we go to the logic of the products – hair mask is nourishing but conditioner acts like a sealant, right? So, apparently, hair mask should be first followed by the conditioner. But, I have seen many products ask you to use the hair mask after the conditioner. Well, frankly, using other logic also, conditioner seals the cuticles and creates a layer over the hair so how will the mask nourish the hair if there is already a protective layer on the hair, right? So, is using hair mask before hair conditioner the norm? How do you use it?

And, another question is also that how long would you leave the hair mask? I mean keeping something on the hair when it is wet and waiting inside the bathroom is really very tedious, right? I read on the few hair masks I own – minimum stipulated time is 3 to 5 minutes and I don’t know how much deep conditioning is done in that little time. Contrary to that, I like pre-wash hair masks, either DIY or over-the-counter product, which can be applied to dry hair because of two reasons – hair is dry so the absorption power is more and also, because I don’t have to spend my time inside the bathroom. On the contrary, as winters are approaching and my head is a little susceptible to cold when wet so I have completely foregone on the DIY masks and have stocked up on over-the-counter hair masks – Dove, Loreal and again Dove. But, I am always confused on how long should one leave it and I don’t like taking breaks during my bath and as I already pointed out before, body wash should not precede hair wash so may be indulging in a little manicure and pedicure would be appealing. What say? Or, may be you prefer getting deep conditioning treatments in the salons? Its definitely pampering but so heavy on the pocket!!!