Lakme Fruit Moisture Strawberry Kiwi and Passion Fruit Night Cream Review

I had mentioned before that Lakme Launched its New Fruit Moisture Range of Products before winter- HERE. Amongst the range of products belonging to this range, Lakme Fruit Moisture Night Cream was one of them.


Being Honest, I am not regular user of night creams. I have combination skin and I avoid using any kind of cream on my face because it turns my face into a frying pan in a matter of 2 hours. I am too tired by the end of the day to wash my face and then apply night cream regularly on my face before retiring to bed. 


There are very few good days when I have ample of time to fool around - when I religiously pamper my face before going to bed. My pampering session includes the WORKS - cleansing,toning, moisturising( thats when I apply the night cream), followed by application of under eye cream and then retiring to bed. 


I had used Lakme Fruit Moisture Skin Renewal Night Cream before - which badly broke me out. Hence I was very cautious using this night cream on my face.  


Here's How the product fared on my skin--- 

Product: Lakme Fruit Moisture Strawberry Kiwi and Passion Fruit Night Cream
Price & Quantity: 130 INR for 50 gms

What the Company claims: 
Fight Winter Dryness while you sleep with Lakmé Strawberry Night Crème
Wake up to youthful skin with this ultra-nourishing blend of juicy strawberries, 4 Hydrating Agents & 1 Anti-oxidant. Formulated with Nutritiv Moisture Technology, it works with your skin’s natural night-time revival process and implants your cells with moisture for 12-long hours. So when you wake up after a good night’s sleep, you skin will look nourished and youthful.


Usage and Ingredients:

First Look at the Product: 
The Night Cream comes in a white tub- like packaging which has a twist cap top. The cream is light pink in colour. Quite similar to the old Lakme Skin Renewal night cream. 

My Experience with the Product: 
The moment you open the tub - you are first to notice the smell of the cream is which strongly of fruity strawberry smell. The smell tends to linger on for a while. 
The texture of the cream is slightly on the heavier side which is a BIG NO-NO for people with combination skin tone like mine. 
I used this cream for a week - And by the end of 2 days I got 3 breakouts. THANK U for that !! Just when my skin had started becoming clear I had to curse myself for experiment with thick creams again !! 
The first day I applied the cream - I noticed the cream sinks into your skin and keeps your skin moisturised well throughout the night. 
Since the cream was good at keeping skin moisturised, I went overboard into using it every night in hopes of doing some wonder on my skin. 
But by the third day - the cream broke me out and I stopped using it immediately.
I guess the cream will work better with people with dry skin. 
The product is fairly priced and will last long. Also it is travel- friendly. 


Love it or Chuck it ? 
Of course I will Chuck it !!  I am planning to giveaway this cream to my friend with dry skin tone. For people with oily/combination skin tone I would recommend using Himalaya Night Cream.


Please Note: The product was given by the company for consideration. 

Clear Skin Is Three Steps Away: My Experience with Proactiv

We all are troubled by acne at some point of our lives - For most of the people it's when they were at their early teens. However, I was not troubled by acne during my teen years - I basked in the glory of having clear skin while the rest of friends were troubled with acne. It was later, recently, past one or two years that acne was troubled me and have been frequent visitors to teach me the lesson on how my friends felt.

My dermatologist suggested me for glycolic peels but I shuddered at the thought of having glycolic acid on my face and to top it all - I am to refrain myself from roaming anywhere outside for two - three days - JUST STAY HOME - keep washing my face and apply sunscreen every two hours - To see myself shedding my skin Like a SNAKE !!  ewww !!!!

I decided to stick to creams and ointments instead. All the creams and ointments which were prescribed were slow and steady process. Just when I got rid of one acne that kept bothering me for week - BAM!! He left behind a new fella for me to tackle by the time he was gone... BACK TO SQUARE ONE !!

FIRST LOOK AT THE KIT -
Just when I was loosing hope I was offered to a product review on Proactiv Products and I can't stop thanking my stars for the day I started using Proactiv.

Proactiv offered me a starter kit which consisted of basic three products in the Solutions kit.
These are -- Renewing Cleanser
                    Revitalizing Toner
                    Repairing Treatment Lotion.

In addition to the above products - I also got a Refining Mask. I will be reviewing the mask later on.

When I first got the kit, I was worried about TWO THINGS -
Firstly, My face is not fully covered with acne. I do suffer from acne every now and then but I usually get 2- 3 acne or comedones in a particular area on my face.  I had always seen Proactiv ads on Tv  showing people who are majorly troubled with severe acne cases. I had doubt on the products because they seemed to be strong in action and whether it will ruin my skin.

Secondly, I had heard a lot of people saying that once you stop using Proactiv your skin will be prone to severe acne. I had also heard that people who dont have too much acne will be experiencing new breakouts !!

In short, I was petrified as HELL to let these products touch my face...

THE BEGINNING -- 

Nevertheless, After reading and re- reading and going through all the instructions thoroughly I started using the basic three products. I stuck to using the products ONCE DAILY.

Below are the instructions on how to use these products---

My Take On RENEWING CLEANSER--

The Renewing Cleanser is a white colored cleanser which has medicated smell to it. The cleanser has a beady rough texture to it. This is because of micro crystals of medicinal ingredient in the product  - 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. The Benzoyl Peroxide functions as a aid in acne relief.
The formulated Cleanser with tiny round beads helps in exfoliating the skin, removing dead skin cells and cleansing the skin of acne causing bacteria.
I use to apply the Cleanser on wet face and let it sit for a minute for the medicine to properly reach into my pores and cleanse them.
The first time I used it - The product causes a tingling sensation on your skin. That is because of the volume of benzoyl peroxide in the cleanser which trigger sensitive responses.

Caution - After you are done with the cleanser, Be sure to rinse the face thoroughly with water so excess product doesn't remain on your skin.



My Take On REVITALIZING TONER--

The Revitalizing Toner is the next step of the regimen. It comes as a light green colored solution in a transparent flip cap top bottle.
The first time I used the toner I experienced tingling sensations again on my face. Looking at the ingredients of the toner - I noticed it had glycolic acid as its component in the product. Glycolic acid is also known in management of acne - As in, It prevents buildup of acne scars. Also the toner helped in drying out the skin and glycolic acid decreased the capability of dead cell skin to mix with skin lipids. This weakens their bond and smooth skin layer is gained by stripping away dead cells.
  
Caution-- Allow the skin to breathe for sometime after applying cleanser. Then after sometime, Use cotton ball to apply toner on your face. Let it sit for 2 mins and allow it to dry. Do not rinse your face after applying toner.


 My Take On REPAIRING LOTION--

Lastly, Repairing Lotion is to be applied on the affected areas. This lotion comes in a smaller bottle with a flip cap. It is a white colored lotion in which the main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide.
The moment you apply this lotion - It STINGS you like hell !! The texture of the lotion is very light and it is easily absorbed into your skin. The lotion wont leave your skin greasy but yes ! You will feel tingling sensation for a while after applying the lotion. The sensation subsides after few minutes of application. Do not rinse your face after application of the lotion.
  
The JOURNAL --
Along with the kit, I was provided with a journal to keep a track on changes of the skin in the coming weeks. The journal requires you to record the changes you notice thru the period of 4-6 weeks of continuously using Proactiv Products.

Below are the changes that I observed on my skin ---

FIRST DAY USING PROACTIV -- I have oily skin, with acne on my chin area, around the nose and 3-4 acne on both of my cheeks. I have just started using proactive ONCE DAILY on my entire face.

WEEK TWO -- After using Proactiv for one week over the entire face, my skin around the nose had become very very dry. The toner and the cleanser caused my skin to become flaky and dry. The skin on my cheek area was less drier than that around the nose. This was resolved by applying moisturizer after using Repairing Lotion.
Since the products were causing skin drying to large extent, I decided to use all the three products ONLY ON THE AFFECTED AREAS OF MY SKIN.

WEEK FIVE-- After using Proactiv for five weeks now, I saw new comedones emerging on my forehead area. Also I saw a large pimple around my nose which did not seem to go away. It was then I stuck to my three step process ONCE daily and in addition to that , I started applying the repairing lotion TWICE. Once during the day time and then before going to bed. 

WEEK EIGHT TO THE PRESENT DAY--
After using Proactiv products for 8 weeks now, My skin has cleared out a lot !! I was not affected by severe acne hence I will recommend people like me to apply the three products ONLY ON AFFECTED AREAS AND NOT TO THE ENTIRE FACE. I also got rid of my stubborn acne around the nose just recently. My blemishes are also started disappearing which is quite a surprise. 

Proactiv is very convenient to use. Plenty of people might be captivated by the concept that Proactiv can make your skin worst. Some might say once you stop using the products - Acne will come back on your skin lot worst. Personally I have not yet experienced this. All in all, I am quite satisfied with the results Proactiv has shown on my face.

My friend also suggested me to use A MILDER VERSION OF PROACTIV PRODUCTS which are suited for people like me who do not have severe acne problem.

You can check out Proactiv Products HERE. The Indian website also allows you to place an order and they also offer Cash On Delivery Option.



Please Note: The product was provided by the company for consideration purposes. 

Maybelline Color Sensational - Plum Paradise - It's all about PLUM dis Season

Hello girls, Today I will be reviewing a lip color I have been using on and off daily since I got it. This is also the First time I will be reviewing a lipstick on my blog - so any mistakes please let me know and please pardon me.  :)

Product: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick

Shade: 425 Plum Paradise

Price and Quantity: 299 INR for 4.2gms

Swatches: 

My Take On the Product-- 

I had been to Maybelline's Beauty Editors Meet a while back where Maybelline introduced their Plum-tastic range which includes colours from deep wines to berries and plum. At the end of the event we were given goodie basket which had this lipcolor in it - Plum Paradise Shade no. 425.

The first look at the colour and the thought came - I am never going to be able to wear and carry this colour off. The Plum Paradise is a deep plum colour shade with tiny red shimmers in it. It is a great shade for a night out parties or a date night :)

The lip colour sat hidden in my lipstick drawer and was finally pulled out for the first time in Navratri, when I had gone out to play dandiya at night with all my friends.

One swipe on my lips and It instantly gave it a dark plum lips which reminded me of one of aunty's who use to apply this coloured lipstick a lot !!  I instantly ran for a tissue and blotted it on my lip to tone down the colour and then top it off with a gloss.

Volia !! I loved the final result it gave - A soft plum healthy coloured lips with a hint of shimmers on it and the gloss did a wonderful job of accentuating the lips.

The lipstick proves to be very moisturising and does not settle within the fine lines of your lips. It also does not make you lips go all CRACKY  after a while of application !!

It does not bleed from your lips and even if I swipe the lip colour once on my lips - its stays put for good 4 5 hours  even after you had your meals.

All in all - I am daily using this lip colour and Plum shade has certainly changed my mind about using dark and deep shades on my lips.

HAVE YOU TRIED THIS LIP COLOUR YET ????

WHICH COLOR SENSATIONAL LIP COLOR IS YOUR FAVORITE??? 

Himalaya Herbals Lip Butter

One more addition to my collection of lip balms and chapsticks - Himalaya Herbal's lip butter. I have used a variety of lip balms and chapsticks before - but this lip butter is the first one I  have ever used. Hence I was very curious when I received this one for review purposes.

What's the difference between Lip Balms and Lip Butters ? 

The skin that cover's our lips are without the oil glands that prevent drying out the skin so we need to keep them moisturised and healthy at all times.

Lip Balms are more waxy in consistency that help prevent chapping,drying or cracking of lips.

Lip butters are thicker in consistency and contain no artificial ingredients. They are more moisturising than the lip balms.

PRODUCT: Himalaya Herbals Lip Butter
PRICE: 125 INR
QUANTITY: 10 gms

What the product claims? 


A unique and luxurious blend of exotic butters that provides nourishing care,keeping your lips supple,smooth and healthy all day long.

Ingredients:

Cocoa Butter, Sal Butter, Kokum Butter, Mango Butter.

My take on the Product: 


I am a basic kajal, eyeliner and lip balm/gloss person for most of the days. Hence it is obvious I have a stack when it comes to lip balms and chapsticks. 


When I first eyed this product - I was very curious to use it because I had never used a lip butter before. So when I used it for the first time I definitely loved it because it is perfect for winters.

This product comes in a transparent tub like packaging with a green screw cap lid. If you open the lid, inside there's a white lid that fits into the mouth of the tub. It prevents the butter from drying out I guess.

I love the cocoa butter smell of the product.

The consistency of the lip butter is obviously very thick which makes it perfect for winter when my lips dry out immensely. I apply this butter before going to bed every night to find my lips moisturised and soft the next morning.

The lip butter stays on for hours after application which I like !!

The quantity provided is quite a lot - the product will stay for a long time.

What I dislike about the Product: 


The price - It is expensive. Himalaya Herbals generally have affordable products.

You can't apply this lip butter during summers and other season - the thick consistency just won't work out in humid weather of Mumbai.

Also I hated it when it caused my hair to stick to my lip butter on the lips. I found that very irritating.

The product lacks SPF.

I personally do not prefer tub- like packaging. Dipping your fingers into the product is just very messy.



Love it Or Chuck it ? 

I am in a love - hate relationship with this one. WHAT ABOUT YOU ???


Please note: The product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.