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Lotus Herbals Intensive Sun Block Spray SPF 50 Review

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Lotus Herbals Intensive Sun Block Spray SPF 50 Review
Lotus Herbals is very good with their sunscreens..I have tried two of them and loving them..I tried the Nomarks sunscreen before but it used to sweat me out..so I use to stay away from sunscreens but then I have realised the importance of sunscreens and how they are important to protect skin in the long term too..
Lotus Herbals Intensive Sun Block Spray SPF 50 Review

I thought of giving the Lotus one a try..and I am so glad I did…It has SPF 50 and UVA Index 16

What the Company claims : This easy to use fine mist spray offers quick protection from UVA & UVB rays. It contains natural actives of chamomile, sage and thyme. Use on all exposed parts of the body, reapply frequently.

Directions for use : Spray directly on all exposed parts of the body (neck, arms, legs etc.) before exposure to sun. For face, spray into hand and apply to face. Re-apply frequently.

Active Ingredients: Extracts of sage as a natural sunscreen, chamomile for moisturising & thyme to protect from environmental damage.

MRP: Rs 195/- for 80 ml

Its a spray bottle…but its not a watery spray if you think so..Its a white liquid..spreads easily..and gets absorbed very fast..and is not at all greasy..it has no smell as such.

Pros:

1. Its the best sunscreen I have used till now.
2. Absorbs super easily and not at all greasy.
3. Claims to be sweat and water proof and it sure is.
4. Easy to carry and nice spray packaging.
5. Economical compared to other sunscreens.
6. Has no weird smells.
7. Did not break me out and neither sweats me out.
8. Does not give a whitish cast like other SPF products.
9. Its available at all supermarkets mostly.

Cons:

1. Dry skinned people may need a moisturiser beneath.

Rating:

Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes for sure..Its my HG sunscreen for now.

Have you used Lotus sunscreens ? Which one is your HG ?

Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches

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Colorbar I Glide Eye Pencils Prunella, Jaded Review,Swatches
I love love these pencils…I have not tried I Define…but I love I Glide and these are more creamier too..I got Prunella and Jaded as I love both these colors…I think all bloggers have atleast 1 of these..Prunella is a very pretty royal purple..and Jaded is a jewel toned green and is a bit glossier..

Do let me know if anyone wants the ingredients list..its given on the carton.

What the Company claims: Defines like a pencil and glides like liquid eyeliner, the I-Glide Eye Pencil, with its smooth formulation, gives your eyes rich colour in a single stroke and blends in easily after application. Lasts longer than 8 hours; does not feather or bleed. This effortlessly easy to use I-Glide Eye Pencil is available in six shades including Silver hue, CocoBar, Jaded, Electra, Prunella and Blackout

Ingredients

MRP:  Rs.325/- for 1.1g

Check out the shades on site

Up- Jaded-Down- Prunella

Pros:
1. They are super creamy..nice and easy to line..without ant tugging or pulling.
2. The colors are intense….1 swipe is enough.
3. Packaging is nice…colors at the end to locate and a tight cap.
4. Decently priced considering the quality and compared to Revlon and Chambor.
5. They are water proof.
6. Stay on the whole day without smudging.
7. Can be smudged within a minute of applying for that smokey effect.
8. These are matte and so can be used anytime..unlike the Maybelline Vivid and Smooth which are all shimmery.

Cons:
1. These are very soft and have to be sharpened carefully.
2. These get over pretty soon 🙁

Rating:

Quality: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 5/5

Overall rating: 4.75/5

Would I buy them again: Yes yes I would..I love them..:) There are 4-5 new colors added in it..And I also like the Coal Mine shade.

Which I glide do you have ? Which color is your favorite ?

Palmolive Naturals Moisturising Body Wash Milk and Honey Review

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Palmolive Naturals Moisturising Body Wash Milk and Honey Review

Palmolive Naturals Brand is not paid much attention to,and I don’t know the reason why,perhaps the marketing is not so good for their skin care and body wash range. They have a cream named Charmis which claims to have Vitamins A.C and E and anti oxidants,would like to try that,though I have not heard much about it. Even their Halo Shampoo has been much ignored.

Coming to the body wash, Palmolive has Milk and Honey- Soft Nourish and Milk and Almonds- Rich Nourish in Moisturising Body Wash category. They have Aroma Shower Gels separately in Relax and Vitality and also Thermal Spa Body Wash in Massage and Firming.

Well I have just tried the Milk and Honey Moisturising Body Wash as of yet..but I would love to try their other products too..

What the Company claims:
The Palmolive Naturals Milk & Honey range contains a combination of natural extracts of milk & honey that gently cleanse your skin and protect it from excessive dryness.

All Milk & Honey products contain moisturisers to help nourish your skin and leave it feeling wonderfully soft. The gentle ingredients envelope you in a soft Milk and Honey fragrance.

Ingredients: Water, Potassium laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Myristate, SLES, Sorbitol, Potassium Palmate, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyl, Trimonium Chloride, Lactose, Milk Protein, Honey, Citric acid, Tartrazine C.I. 19140,FD & C Red 40,C.I. 16035

Directions for use: Can be used with a loofah or by hand.
With loofah : Pour little on your wet loofah. Apply gently over wet skin. For best results, use loofah to work up rich lather before rinsing off.

MRP: Rs.45/- for 125ml (I had got it at Rs 40/-)

Its a light yellow colored sheer runny liquid with a mix of honey smell and a slight coconuty smell. It moisturises well as it claims.

Pros:

1. Lives upto its claim as its very moisturising.
2. Lathers well.
3. Comes with a loofah.
4. Very economical.
5. Travel friendly.

Cons:

1. Has SLES for its lather.
2. Packaging is not that good..when the bottle is half finished..its a pain to use as you have to press and hold for long for the product to dispense, plus the bottle looses the shape 🙁
3. The lotion gets dried up and collected at its opening like few face packs, which is to be cleaned. A little unhygienic.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability:4/5

Overall rating:  3.75/5

Would I buy it again: May be..I would love to try the Aroma Shower gels and others from this range.

Have you tried the Palmolive Naturals Range? What do you think of it ?