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Nivea Repair & Beauty Lip Balm {Product Review}

Swathy · January 13, 2013 · 10 Comments

Price: Rs 149 for 4.8gms
Pros
keeps the lips moisturized and soft!
stays for around 2-3 hours and even after drinking water!!
Cons
leaves a white cast on pigmented lips!!
no prominent tint or anything such!
no spf 🙁

My Experience

The product is a mauve pink in color with a white layer in the middle. It has innovative dual core technology (sounds so geeky!) with the white layer in the middle helping with nourishment of the lips and the pink coat all around giving the subtle pink tint.

this is my new cammy pic…so much better na!!

Now, the product has one major issue. If your lips are pigmented, you would find the white core leaving white a white cast which makes your lips look like a dead vampire (redundant but you get the idea!). But, if you apply in a thin layer then you can find a subtle rose tint which probably might appear more on the pinkish lips!!
The best part of the product is the decent amount of moisturization it provides. Unlike other Nivea lip balms, this one stays on even after drinking and eating though not in much quantity but the lips certainly don’t feel dry.

click on the pic to enlarge it and read the text!
In fact, a single swipe of the balm doesn’t leave any white cast and keeps the lips hydrated for enough time. You definitely need to reapply it after 3 hours or so. This is a good one to watch out! I wish there was sun protection as well. But, my fav still is Nivea Essential Care 🙂
PS: Product sent by brand.
Other products from Nivea:
Nivea Aqua Effect Skin Refining Scrub
Nivea Repair and Protection 
Nivea Fruity Shine Dragon Fruit vs Pomegranate

Nivea Aqua Effect Skin Refining Scrub {Product Review}

Swathy · January 9, 2013 · 14 Comments

Nivea Aqua Effect Skin Refining Scrub Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

Price: Rs 149 for 75ml

Pros
leaves the skin clean, no film
can be used without any problem on alternate days
Cons
not fit for a serious scrubbing session
scrub beads may feel harsh on sensitive skin
My Experience
I love the color of this product. Oh btw, what do you think of the snap quality 😀 My new cammy at work!! The blue grains which you are finding in the product are the scrub beads. They are a little harsh I felt 🙁 But, not extremely so!!

Nivea Aqua Effect Skin Refining Scrub Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

But, then, the main issue which I noted with the product is that it is not fit for a heavy scrub duty. For example, it can’t scrub away the dead skin cells in the curves of the nose or the curve below the lips. 
But, the product can be used on alternate days without any issues. Since the product clearly states it is for normal skin, I really doubt if it does anything to remove the oiliness or moisturize the skin.

Nivea Aqua Effect Skin Refining Scrub Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

But, as a regular scrub, it does a great job. It leaves the skin smooth and soft and clean. It leaves no film behind either. So, it is worth a try!! And, meanwhile, did you check out the accompanying face wash with this scrub??
PS: Product sent by brand.
Other products from Nivea:
Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion
Nivea Whitening, Cell Repair & UV Protect Body Lotion
Nivea Nourishing Body Milk

Soulflower Rose Geranium Aroma Massage Oil {Product Review}

Swathy · January 8, 2013 · 10 Comments

Soulflower Rose Geranium Aroma Massage Oil Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

Price: Rs 450 for 90 ml

Ingredients

Soulflower Rose Geranium Aroma Massage Oil Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

Pros
smells of roses!!
makes skin soft and glowing
Cons
might not suit very dry skin in extreme winters
My Experience
Ok, I hate the product!! Why?? Because, everyone is asking me what I apply that I smell so rose-y!! Every one says they can smell my oil at the end of corridors or as soon as they climb the stairs of our floor. Can you imagine that?? Seriously!! One gal even started calling me Rose coz of this 🙁 😀

Soulflower Rose Geranium Aroma Massage Oil Product Review at Perfect Skin Care for you

Ok, moving on from the smell, the product is thick in texture and is a massage oil so I apply it at night. If you are going out, this is not a great choice!! Coz, it doesn’t really disappear into the skin. I have also noticed that it doesn’t help with extreme skin dryness or dry patches. 
I hate the packaging in fact. Its all plastic with no stopper. It has rose petals in it which gives a good visual effect to the soap. I wish it came in a glass packaging or anything more eco-friendly!! It makes a very luxurious sleep as well. 
So, should you try it? I would definitely say yes!! If you do not like the smell of roses, that’s a totally different issue. Actually, I did realize that I do not really love the smell that much but the extra attention was something which made me uncomfortable about the product.

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