Saturday, 5 March 2016

WhiteTone Face Powder-Review

Hello everyone,

I will be reviewing White tone face powder with Soft shade formula. The TV commercial caught my eye. Though I am not much into fairness thing, I expected this powder to make my skin glow without making me look like “just-out-of-a-scary movie”.

The weird thing about this face powder is that it comes with no applicator. You have to use your hand, hanky or carry your own applicator to use it.

Product Description:

White Tone Face Powder with Soft Shade Formula,Face Powder for skin

Ingredients:

Titanium Di Oxide, Alumina, Talc, Mica, Perfume Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Carbonate, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccanate, Dimethicone/ vinyl dimethicone Cross Polymer and Silica

Price:

100INR for 70 gm pack

Packaging:

It comes in a cute, pink, plastic jar.

My experience with WhiteTone face powder:

White Tone Face Powder comes in a very bubbly plastic jar. The color of the jar is very feminine and it will appeal to ladies of all age groups, especially those in their teens. I liked the floral fragrance of the powder. But somehow this product couldn’t live up to my expectation. I don’t know what the company meant by “Soft shade formula”, but this powder is not perfect for dusky skin tone. My complexion is a very inconsistent one. At times I appear very dark and at times my skin appears lighter. This powder also performs accordingly. I end up looking ashy sometimes and at times it looks just okay.

As you can see from the swatch, the powder leaves a white cast on my hand. My hand is darker than my face and it can be clearly noticed that the powder settles into any fine lines on my hand. Very little amount of powder is required. Taking more amount of powder will only make you look scary. But I feel this powder is a boon for those who are fair. My mother is very fair and it looks perfect on her and makes her flaws seem less noticeable.

I never dare to dab it on my whole face. It makes me look like someone set to do a mime show. I usually put my sunscreen and calamine and sprinkle some of this powder on my T-zone which gets oily. The 70gm pack seems never-ending. I don’t like using the same product for a long time. I wonder why I bought the 70gm pack. The 30gm pack is much cuter. But again, even that will last a long time I feel. Fair-skinned beauties will love this powder. It is mattifying and minimizes the appearance of minor flaws. I have started using it as body talc due to the lovely scent. It smells like a loose face powder that Pond’s had launched few years back in a white tub. I cannot recollect the name. Those who had used it and miss it will find this product helpful.

The face does not feel heavy after applying the product. I use it to set my make-up. It makes my make-up last long when I have to attend a day long function. It gets tough to use this powder on-the-go because it comes with no applicator and you’ll have to carry this jar and applicator separately. This powder is not right for touch-ups.

When hairspray was first invented, it was made of alcohol and could get a woman tipsy if inhaled

Makeup and body oils were sacred to ancient Egyptians and used as a way to honor the gods

The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows because in the 15th century, women wanted a completely hairless face

Artificial nails were initially invented in the 17th century to make it easier for harp players to strum the strings

Cosmetic products were not socially acceptable for use in public until the early 20th century

Women who couldn't afford powder in the 19th century mixed starch with nutmeg powder as a substitute

Between 1920 and WWII, chemists and cosmetologists invented mascara, lip gloss, sunscreen oil and hairspray

In the 18th century, England almost made a law that men to divorce their wives if caught wearing makeup

The original blush was a particular form of henna that was very expensive and would last for weeks

In the early 20th century, designer Coco Chanel introduced tanning oils to the cosmetic market

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A word of caution:

Always use very little amount of this powder the first time you use it. Increase the amount according to your requirement from the second usage.

Pros of WhiteTone face powder:

Mattifies.
Flawless finish for fair skin.
Helps in setting make-up.
Cheap and easily available.
Didn’t break me out.
Long lasting.
Awesome fragrance.

Clean and Clear Face Wash Review

Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash for Acne and Pimples.

This CLEAN & CLEAR Face Wash from Johnson & Johnson, is my favorite facial cleanser when it comes to treating of acne and pimples. I am a very regular user of this. I keep trying and using face cleansers of so many different brands from all over but always return to this Clean and Clear Foaming Face Wash whenever I face acne pimples problem in extreme or even in moderation at times, since I trust this so much when it comes to removal of acne and pimples. I remember I was a regular loyal user of this in my teenage when I had tons of acne and big painful pimples which got reduced overtime with the help of this facial foam and many other changes including changes in diet, living etc. Then I started using other cleansers from different brands when I didn't really faced this pimple problem so frequently. I even used it in other variants like Clean & Clear Morning Energy Face Wash but did not liked it much like this one. Using it for years, I can truly say this from my experience, that it is one of the best face wash for ACNE PRONE SENSITIVE SKIN. Even now I use it to treat my acne if any. In the last few days I had a really problematic skin full of acne, zits and few other problems like itching, redness because of rains and infection on wet skin by rubbing. This was when I bought this Johnson & Johnson Facial Foam and here is the review on it.

Clean & Clear Face Wash

Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash Details:
Gentle enough to use everyday for clean and clear skin that glows.
CLEAN & CLEAR Foaming Facial Wash has rich foam that thoroughly cleanses to remove excess oil and dirt without over drying. Special ingredients help prevent pimples. Leaves skin feeling clean and beautifully clear.
Specially designed to clean skin to help prevent common skin problems. Oil free, won't clog pores. Helps prvent oily shine & pimples.

Usage:
Apply a small amount on wet palm and work into rich lather. Gently massage onto face, avoiding eye area. Rinse off thoroughly. Use twice daily for skin that's clean, clear and beautiful. Follow with the 100% oil-free CLEAN & CLEAR Skin Balancing Moisturizer for best results.

Ingredients:
Triclosan, Lauryl Phosphate, Glycerin

Price - Rs 90/- for 100 plus 50 ml.

Clean and Clear Face Wash Review

This Clean and Clear face wash is quite popular among al,l specially teenagers and everyone is quite aware of the looks and packaging of this. It comes in a nice simple transparent bottle with a flip top and is available in many different sizes and this is what I like the most about this cleanser. The biggest one is available with a pump dispenser adding to the usage convenience a little more. The pump one was not available at that medical shop, so I bought this one and got 50% extra. The face wash is of the perfect consistency neither thick nor thin, very light on use does not give greasy sticky feeling at all and is light brown in color.

Clean & Clear Face Wash Review

Home Remedies to get rid of Acne & Pimples Quickly.

Just a small drop of this cleanser is required since it really foams very well with a drop of it and cleansing ability of this is above average. I just take smallest drop of this and rub it on my wet skin all over and it foams above average in a second. I rub it for about a minute and then rinse with cold water and result is extra clean skin without any residues of oil or dirt. I feel great reduction in my acne and pimples in just about 2-3 days on using it regularly twice a day. The best part is that it does not even dry or cause any other reactions on my sensitive acne prone skin. This is the reason I come back to this facewash again and again that along with treating acne, it also takes care of the skin condition without making it dry causing adverse harful reactions. What adds to the beauty is follow up with the Clean & Clear Oil Free Moisturizer after this cleanser. Thats it, all beauty regime done for acne prone sensitive skin with just these two products.

Overall I feel this face wash is truly one of the best facial cleansers for acne prone sensitive skin since it actually reduces acne on using regularly without causing any adverse skin conditions. Howver overusing this on dry skin might make the skin more drier, so using oil free moisturizer after this is a total must. I have used other variants of this like Morning Energy Lemon, Berry, Apple but didn't really like them too much and always come back to this original one.

Clean and Clear Face Wash Pros
Reduces acne to a great extent.
Fast result seen on regular usage.
Does not irritate even the sensitive skin.
Controls formation of new pimples.
Removes all dirt and oil giving extra clean skin.
Just a drop required.
Very cheap.
Easily available offline and online.
Best face wash for acne prone skin.

Clean and Clear Face Wash Cons
Might be little drying for dry skin.

Maybelline Diamond Glow by Eyestudio

I know these have been around for a long time now but I had given away my heart to this quad the day Rati had shared the swatches with us of all the five shades from the range, the grey, copper, lilac, blue and wine too I believe. All of them looked so unsuitable for Indian skin and I did pick up a wrong one from them called gray pink already reviewed. But I was determined to buy this one for a more natural neutral wear and hence more used up as quad with hardly any eyeshadow in there. I think I would be able to finish it off for a change

I must say I was not so thrilled to buy it. I don’t know what it was that attracted me to these considering they are coppery but I mistook them for some neutral wear soft browns with pearl finish. The shadows are all pearly and metallic, with one of them with shimmer and the darkest shade with some soft gold shimmer.

The shadow quad was priced at Rs 375 when released and now has been hiked up to 450! I was aghast to know that and I hate price hikes in cosmetics considering I am already shocked every week by the grocery items prices hike, where peanut butter is now thrice of what it costed when released!

I can’t say whether I am a fan of quads or of single shadows but I would say the quads are more helpful for me to get ready faster than trying to looks for two or three shades in my stash. I like the quad, the sturdy packing, nice dual ended applicator of sponge which will wither away soon I know, the shiny transparent glass packing

The shades are light enough for daily use, the lightest for browbone, the second one is very light for inner corner, the third one for all over lid and the last one for crease.

What I don’t like about the shade is that they feel very powder based, as in all shades feel white+some shade,not so concentrated, the shades feel soft and average pigmented but still not so heavy.These feel very light and I think these could have don’t better in the texture department.

I do need a base for them since they are so soft and light, these would last for three to four hours in my opinion with base considering how light they are they are bound to be ruined by oily lids. All the shades feel very light colored and even the darkest one in brown has to be packed on.

There is no fall out because they feel very light textured. The shimmer is very light in the shades that have them.They do feel velvety but you need a lot of the shadow to show up and hence I think the quantity is also not so great on these.

Last word: I am not happy with the price hike to 450 rupees for these.These are very soft and light and little whitish and the pigment is not concentrated enough to cost me 450 rupees. The shades are not so suited to us and this is the only quad which is of some use to olive skin. A nice copper quad otherwise where one shade can also be used for regular wear. Overall, if you have don’t have some other copper quad in mind, you may try it

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

Hello beautiful Ladies,

Today I am going to discuss another solution to dry skin. Yes, when you are suffering from dry and rough skin you need not to worry, because you have with you “Vaseline total moisture cocoa glow body lotion” by Hindustan Unilever limited. Sounds sassy? This is the magic of writing. I am getting more natural as I am writing more articles

. Anyways, you must all know about Vaseline. It is a very old, renowned and trusted brand so one does not need to mull to give a try to any of its products.

What the product promises:

With pure Cocoa Butter and Stratys 3 Multi-layer moisture,Cocoa Glow lotion leaves your skin feeling healthy and glowing. This rich feel formula ignites skin’s natural glow at the source.

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

My take on “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion”

I have a very dry skin, so before trying out Vaseline Cocoa Glow whatever lotion I used to apply faded away in a few hours. My skin used to itch and look scaly as if I have not applied any lotion. In fact few body lotions are too oily that they get easily transferred to the clothes that make the clothes stink. Have you ever experienced this mixed fragrance: perfume plus body lotion ? yuk.

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

My cousin advised me to start using Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa. She told me about the many benefits of cocoa and immediately I decided to give it a chance. One of the most sought after benefits of cocoa is that it helps in reducing stretch marks. With Vaseline cocoa glow’s regular use the stretch marks are almost gone.

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

Vaseline cocoa glow body lotion comes in a flip open tube. The body lotion is little off white in colour and has a yummy chocolaty fragrance. This body lotion penetrates deep inside the first layer of the skin i.e. stratum coruneum and makes it look hydrated. I use it regularly after bath and apply it firmly all over the body. There is no fear of sticking or stinking as it is oil free and has a beautiful chocolate fragrance. This body lotion glides easily on to the skin and does not require any extra effort in spreading.

As I have already mentioned that usually my skin becomes scaly and starts itching, sometimes the dryness reaches to an extent where I feel that my skin is tearing out. For the first time I used this body lotion my skin felt a drastic change. It felt soft and all the dryness was gone – such a big relief

. My skin now looks healthy and shines out of happiness.

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

What I like about “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion”

– I love the light chocolaty fragrance. Whenever I apply this body lotion I feel as if I am eating a chocolate.

– It makes my skin feel soft, moisturized and shining healthy.

– It does not make skin oily as it gets readily absorbed into the skin.

– It easily spreads on the skin without requiring any extra effort.

– Unlike other body lotion it doesn’t does not get transferred to your clothes.

– Does not make my clothes stink.

What I don’t like about “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion”

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa glow does not come in small packs. Unlike other Vaseline body lotions, cocoa glow does not have samples. These samples are quite handy and can be conveniently carried in the hand bags.

Ingredients of “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review”

Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion Review

Shelf life of “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa glow body lotion” – 24 months from date of manufacturing.

Price of “Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa glow body lotion”- INR 190 for 300 ml

Final Word – I feel Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Glow Body Lotion is the best answer one can get for dry skin.

BABE Rating- 4.75/5

Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact

The product I am reviewing today is Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23. It has been quite a while since I am using this compact and I find it value for money.

Product description:

New Lakme Intense Whitening Compact SPF 23 with UVA/UVB protection flawlessly blends in to your skin making it look visibly fairer and translucently radiant. Its unique formula contains:

a) Skin Brightening Pearls that add a pearly glow.
b) Goodness of Multi-minerals.
c) Vitamin B3 proven to visibly lighten skin tone with daily usage.
d) SPF 23 UVA & UBA protection.

Oil Free
Light Weight
Suitable for everyday use.

Phew!! Lakme products always have a long descriptive product description.

Price: Rs. 160 for 8g
Shades:
This compact comes in 6 different shades suitable for different skin tones.

1. Ivory Fair 01
2. Rose Fair 02
3. Golden Medium 03
4. Rose Medium 04
5. Beige Honey 05
6. Rose Honey 06

The shade I use is Golden Medium 03 as I have a fair to wheatish complexion.

My take on Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23:

I have always been comfortable with Lakme when it comes to compact although there are better alternatives available. I have a combination skin which tends to break out and hence I prefer products which are light on my face and which don’t clog my pores. Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23 is a perfect compact for my skin. It is perfect for everyday use as it doesn’t give cakey looking appearance. It is light and blends well with the skin. As always, no product can be perfect to the core. This compact does not work that well in giving a pearly glow or doesn’t lighten the skin tone as Lakme claims. It does give a superficial appearance of fairer skin but that doesn’t last for longer duration. It gives a matte finish and helps to control oil throughout the day with repetitive application. It has SPF 23 which makes it comes back in the lead. So, even if you forget to apply your sunscreen (which you shouldn’t), you can just apply this compact and let the SPF in it do its work. All in all, it is a good compact for daily use and does add a few tones of whiteness to the complexion which is temporary.

Pros of Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23:

Cons of Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23:

Does not give a pearly glow as the product claims but the whitening is rather superficial.
Whiteness or fairer tone achieved by applying this compact does not last longer.

Will I Repurchase Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Compact with SPF 23?