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Khadi Rose Water vs Fabindia Rose Water vs Lotus Herbals RoseTone Facial Toner

Khadi Rose Water vs Fabindia Rose Water vs Lotus Herbals RoseTone Facial Toner

Khadi Rose Water vs Fabindia Rose Water vs Lotus Herbals RoseTone Facial Toner

By Archana

Rose water is a favorite beauty product for almost all of us. It has multiple uses, can be used as a toner, for mixing face packs, as a refreshing facial mist, to reduce stress in eyes and even for hair care. It is one product that suits all skin types, oily or dry skin. There are numerous brands rose waters available in the market. Today, I will be comparing three of the best brands’ rose waters – Khadi, Fabindia and Lotus Herbals. Ofcourse, there are more luxury brands offering rose waters like Kama Ayurveda, Forest Essentials, etc. which are undoubtedly superior, but for this post, am comparing the popular budget-friendly ones. Read on to know which one you need to get now.

Packaging:

Khadi rose water comes in a plastic bottle with a flip-flop cap and a small hole to dispense the product. While Fabindia and Lotus Herbals comes in a convenient spray form which is easy and quick to use as you can directly spray on face. Clearly, Khadi’s regular packaging, though good for body lotions and shampoos, is not apt for a rose water.

Texture and color:

Khadi rose water is just like plain water in color and texture. Fabindia rose water, while you spray onto your hands, foams a little. But apart from that, both Khadi and Fabindia feels just like applying water on your face. Gets absorbed quickly, no stickiness, greasiness and they don’t make your face oily. Lotus Herbals, being a toner, has a slightly more denser juice-like consistency due to ingredients like aloe vera juice. It is light pink in color, obviously, artificial color. Khadi and Fabindia rule in this aspect.

Fragrance:

Fabindia rose water has possibly the most natural, soothing and pleasant fragrance among the three. It smells just like fresh roses, though not overpowering. Khadi’s fragrance is good, though it is more artificial, more like the Dabur and Banjara’s ones. Lotus Herbals too has a nice pleasant fragrance which is a little more on the sweeter side compared to Fabindia and is more artificial.

Ingredients:

Fabindia rose water is 100% pure and made from steam distillation of roses. Khadi rose water mentions only rose petals and water in the ingredients list, but it doesn’t say whether it is prepared through steam distillation or conventional method of boiling the petals and filtering. Steam distillation is the more preferred method as just filtering might not exclude all the impurities. Lotus Herbals on the other hand contains not just roses but also tulsi leaves extract, aloe vera gel, vetiver extract, castor oil and parabens and fragrance too. Clearly Fabindia tops in the ingredients and method of preparation. Lotus Herbals is good if you are looking for extra benefits of other ingredients like tulsi, aloevera and vetiver as well.

Efficacy:

In terms of efficacy, I love Fabindia rose water as its made from 100% steam distillation of roses. So I can use it even for sensitive areas like eyes and also hair care without fear. Since its pure, you can also put few drops into your eyes to freshen and cool your eyes. I have combination skin and when I used it in summers it helped to soothe and calm sunburnt skin and also provide light hydration making my skin appear healthy and glowing. With Khadi rose water, the results are normal just like any other rose water. But I feel its not as hydrating as the Fabindia one. Lotus Herbals , being more of a proper toner, offers extra benefits like minimizing pores and smoothing out skin. But after appyling, it gives a little sticky and greasy feeling. It hydrates and moisturizes the skin very well and makes it soft and plumper. I have combination skin which gets dry in winters and this toner has helped my skin stay hydrated throughout. Sometimes, I even skip moisturizer. Though, I don’t think I can use this toner in summers. Also, it won’t be suitable for oily/acne-prone skin people. And unlike, pure rose water, this can’t be used for eyes or hair.

Price:

Fabindia Rose Water comes at Rs.175 for 100ml which is makes it almost 4.5 times costlier than Khadi Rose Water which comes at Rs.80 for 210ml. And what do you get extra in Fabindia rose water for it? Steam distilled pure rose water, soothing natural fragrance, better effects and convenient spray packaging. Lotus Herbals comes at Rs.265 for 100ml, but being a toner, its more concentrated and only little quantity is needed each time compared to the others. So one bottle will last really long.

Final Verdict:

Clearly, the winner among the three is Fabindia Rose Water. It offers the best results, suitable for all skin types, has a soothing and calming fragrance, is made from 100% steam distillation of rose petals and comes in a convenient spray packaging. Those who feel Fabindia Rose Water is costlier, can try Khadi Rose Water, which is definitely far better and pure than the Dabur Gulabari and Banjaras rose waters. Normal – dry skin people who need more hydration and looking for a proper toner, not just plain rose water can go for the Lotus Herbals one.

So I hope you enjoyed reading the post. Which one is your favorite rose water among the three? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

Editor’s Note: That was a fabulous comparison Archana! I love the Kama Ayurveda Rose Water but yes it is on the costlier side, I would love to try the Fabindia one.

New Launches: Revlon,L’Oreal Paris,Lotus Herbals,TRESemme,Colorbar

New Launches: Revlon,L’Oreal Paris,Lotus Herbals,TRESemme,Colorbar

Hey guys,

So many new launches coming up. I thought of updating you guys with few interesting ones.

Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel

Revlon Parfumerie™ Nail Enamel
Intoxicating Colors. Irresistible Scents.

Revlon introduces a whole new way to experience color with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel. These vibrant, shiny shades go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to provide a light, enticing fragrance that lasts all day. Revlon Parfumerie™ is a sensorial experience for your nails, exciting you from the moment you apply your color.

Revlon Parfumerie™ offers 15 delectable scented colors in a variety of finishes from creams to glitters. The collection is divided into 3 fragrance and color families: Fruits & Florals for exotic and fruity fragrance notes in vibrant, punchy shades; Sweets & Spices for woody, spicy fragrance notes in deep, rich shades and Freshes for crisp, clean scents in light and airy shades. This unique collection includes a sophisticated range of colors from Revlon, the color authority. The new bottles are worthy of display on the chicest vanity, and the shades are a mix of classic and on-trend colors.

Revlon Parfumerie™ uses fragrance and essential oils so you are given a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume. Fragrance is meant to be an accessory, and with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel you can change your nail color and scent as often as your mood to express your individuality!

FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:
Vibrant, shiny shades that go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to light fragrance;
• Variety of beautiful nail finishes from creams to glitters;
• Luxurious scents that range from Bordeaux to African tea rose to fresh linen;
• Three fragrance categories: Fruits & Florals, Sweets & Spices and Freshes;
• Fragrance and essential oils give a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume;
Layer complementary fragrances by painting an accent nail in a different shade/scent;
• Scents last all day.

SHADES (15):
• Fruits & Florals – African Tea Rose, , China Flower, Ginger Melon, Lime Basil, Orange Blossom
• Sweets & Spices – Autumn Spice, Balsam Fir, Bordeaux, , Moonlit Woods
• Freshes – Beachy, Fresh Linen, Powder Puff, Sunlit Grass, Surf Spray, Wintermint

L’Oreal Paris N*de Magic Foundation

N*de make-up is a rage this season with luminescent skin and light tones being seen on all the top fashion runways. L’Oréal Paris brings the trend to India with a product that gives your skin the perfect nude glamorous finish. L’Oréal Paris launches N*de Magic, a gorgeous light-weight daily use foundation in 6 shades that contains an innovative formula with light oils for perfect coverage and a velvety touch. It gives you that impeccable and radiant look you have always desired.

Nobody ever said foundation has to feel heavy. A magical invention from L’Oréal Paris laboratories, N*de Magic boasts of an airy, lighter-than-water formula that spreads 2x more than regular foundations giving your skin room to breathe and yet giving it a flawless finish.

New Application: This liquid powder foundation gives best results when shaken well before use. All you have to do is take the required amount of N*de Magic on your fingertips and then blend it in to your skin. The light liquid spreads evenly, gets easily absorbed and leaves a beautiful, talc-like finish to the skin.

New Finish: L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic promises –
* Zero Imperfection
* Zero Make up feel
* Absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin

New Texture:
* Lighter than water
* Fresh like water
* Infinite Glide

The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic comes in an easy to use transparent bottle.

Usage Instructions:

* Gently turn the bottle upside down.
* The right amount drops onto your fingertips
* Apply directly with the pads of the fingers all over the face
* And voilà! You get absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin.

Price: The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic foundation is priced at Rs.899/- and will be available at exclusive L’Oréal Paris outlets only.

Colorbar Fluid Sand Nail Lacquer & Just Smoky Eye Kajal

Yet another sand finish nail paint launch by a brand 😀 This time its Colorbar, though highly priced at Rs.499/-

Colorbar Just Smoky Eye Kajal comes in 3-4 shades including Black, Blue and Green. Has a smudger at the end. Priced at Rs.650/-

 

The formula gives smooth-powdery intense color pay-off combined with excellent blendability and waterproof long lastingness.

Features:

• Velvety soft texture

• Excellent Color Pay-off

• Waterproof

• Smudge-proof

• 10Hrs. + Stay

• Suitable for Waterline

• Suitable for those who wear Contact Lenses

MRP – Rs. 299 Qty. – 1.2g

 

TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.

New York fashionista’s favourite hair care brand – TRESemmé launches its latest salon innovation – the TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.

Emerging out of this growing salonisation trend across the country, born in a salon, TRESemmé introduces the specially designed Hair Spa Rejuvenation range. Together with a gentle massage on the scalp, it gives the benefit of a hair spa in the comfort of your home.

This new range is infused with marine mineral complex, essential nutrients and a fresh fragrance. The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation shampoo cleanses hair leaving them freshly scented. It also prepares the scalp and hair
for the next step in the regimen.The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation Massageable Conditioner is infused with hydrating marine mineral complex and helps soothe the scalp. It contains a nourishing blend of vitamins along with conditioning actives that protect hair from external traumas. Along with this, it contains ingredients like Helianthus Annus Seed oil which provides deep scalp nourishment. Antifungal and nourishing ingredients like Zinc Pyrithione and Lysiene have scalp barrier strengthening properties. For a rejuvenating experience, the conditioner is especially designed to massage the scalp and moisturize the hair. This prevents it from tangling, making it softer and smoother.

Regular conditioners VS the TRESemmé Massageable conditioner
Usually conditioners are applied to hair and then massaged from midlengths to tips. TRESemme’s massageable conditioner is meant to be applied both on the scalp and lengths of the hair. Infused with marine minerals and essential nutrients, it penetrates the scalp leaving it nourished and moisturized to look beautiful. The TRESemmé massageable conditioner for your scalp gives your hair body, with the freedom to style your hair the way you like.

The TRESemmé Hair Spa is a ritual. Diana Penty, TRESemmé brand ambassador now swears by it to pamper herself. “It is very easy to get trapped in a stressful routine working for long hours. It leaves me tired and my hair dull and extremely lifeless. Earlier, I had to take out time for long hair spa sessions at the salon but now thanks to the new TRESemmé spa range, I can unwind, de-stress and rejuvenate at home!”

Available in Shampoo and conditioner at a Retail store near you

Hair Spa Rejuvenation Shampoo – 200ml (Rs.180/-) ; 580ml (Rs.390/-)
Hair Spa Rejuvenation Conditioner – 200ml (Rs.180/-) ; 85ml (Rs.85/-)

Which is the most exciting and intriguing launch for you ? What are you looking forward to try on first ?

Pucker and Pout Contest Entry -4

Pucker and Pout Contest Entry -4

By Poonam

It’s Lotus Herbals Floral Stay 410 Red Rover lipstick which is a bright Orange based Red with subtle gold shimmers that you wouldn’t even notice until you look really close or photograph with a flash for a soft shiny look.

I loved red and orange toned reds compliments my skin tone well. I love to pair it with Green toned eye makeup with brightened inner eye corners and a peachy brown blush on cheeks. 🙂

Editor’s Note: I love Lotus lipsticks..I had many before..time to dig in them more :p Lovely pout pics Poo 😀

Lotus Herbals Women’s Day Celebrations

Lotus Herbals Women’s Day Celebrations

Hey guys,
Lotus Herbals has come up with an exclusive offer for us this women’s day !! Special discounts on the entire Lotus Herbals Range..

What we need to do..
           They would be running exclusive Facebook offers for us where we will get exciting discounts on the entire Lotus Herbals Range. 
          The offer would be available for Women’s Day only
          All we need to do is to claim the Facebook offer, take the coupon code from our email, add items to the cart on the Lotus Herbals website (www.lotusherbals.com) and enter the code just before making the purchase and enjoy the discount !!

So join their facebook page HERE and take advantage of the discounts 🙂

Check my Lotus Herbals reviews HERE in case you need suggestions on what to buy..I love their sunscreens and use it religiously..much needed as the summers have started..

Do let me know what all you buy..

Lotus Herbals Introduces PURESTAY Makeup Range

Lotus Herbals Introduces PURESTAY- Longlasting, 100% Vegetarian Makeup Range

Lotus Herbals launches new LONG LASTING, PRESERVATIVE FREE, 100 % VEGETARIAN make-up Range PURESTAY™. Check out more about it below..

Products are now available for sale on counters in East and North India. You can also buy online from Goodlife.com

Well agreed they are preservative free and natural, but don’t you think it is very highly priced..with the eye definers at Rs.549/-, eye shadow quad at Rs.649/- and face powder at Rs.595/-

What do you think about this range?

New Launches by Lotus Herbals, Maybelline and L’oreal Paris

New Launches by Lotus Herbals, Maybelline and L’oreal Paris


Lotus Herbals has introduced 10 new stunning shades of PURE COLORS™ lip color. Lotus Herbals PURE COLORS™ range of lip colours is 100 % vegetarian, natural and safe and animal product free. It is enriched with botanical extracts of Aloe Vera and Jojoba.

It is priced at Rs.245/- and is available in 32 shades at select premium beauty and department stores across the country.

Check out other swatches HERE

Maybelline New York, the # 1 color cosmetics brand in the world completes its premium face makeup collection, the Dream Range, with the addition of the NEW Dream Lumi Touch Concealer.

The Dream franchise, voted the #1 foundation umbrella brand in the world comprises of a collection of products with revolutionary hybrid formulae, including Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Mousse Foundation, Dream Matte Pressed Powder, Dream Touch Blush and now the latest and revolutionary Dream Lumi Touch Conealer.

The NEW Dream Lumi Touch is the first gel-based concealer from Maybelline New York. It illuminates while it conceals, delivering a natural result. Eyes are instantly brighter, awakened, and more alive! The new Dream Lumi Touch diffuses light as it conceals because of the diffusing power of concealing pigments blended with illuminating gel base. It covers any imperfections or dark circles letting you experience touch-and-go illumination like never before. The Lumi Touch Concealer comes in a revolutionary pen format for easy application on the go! Available in 6 shades.


Dream Lumi Touch Concealer- Rs. 475


Check out other products from Dream Range here

L’Oréal Paris launch the new True Match Super Blendable powder foundation.

The two- way foundation and pressed powder works as the perfect accessory for women who want to achieve a smooth, natural finish and seamless coverage. With just one application, this powder foundation mattifies, illuminates and conceals all imperfections making your skin look natural with no mask- effect for up to 8 hours and comes with special ‘shade enhancer’ pearl pigments, which matches your skin tone and texture for a perfect and flawless coverage. What makes this product unique is the fact that you can use it as a dry press powder, or wet the sponge and use the cake as a foundation.

Enriched with Vitamin C formula, this product helps to enhance whitening effect and gives firmness to the skin; the two- way cake comes with SPF20/PA++ to protect the fairness and radiance of the skin from the harmful UV rays. The Opti-match technology used in the product helps calibration with skin tone, giving your skin the perfect coverage and the Hyaluronique acid helps maintain the moisture level of skin.

This compact- size product comes in a very stylish case, powder+ foundation and sponge applicator. The packaging is very sleek which makes it apt for travelling or carrying it around in your bag for touch-ups.

The True Match Super Blendable powder foundation is available in 5 different shades that remain true to natural skin-tone. Get your ‘True- Match’ powder foundation today!!!

Price(MRP): Rs 1095/-


What are you most excited about ? The Dream Lumi Touch Concealer sure does look good !

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sunblocks SPF 70 and SPF 90

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sunblocks SPF 70 and SPF 90

Two New Sunscreens launched by Lotus Herbals

1st Product- India’s 1st Multi-Function Sunblock with 10 Benefits

LOTUS SAFE SUN MULTI – FUNCTION SUNBLOCK SPF 70 / PA+++

2nd Product – Skin Innovation in Sun Protection Category

LOTUS SAFE SUN COLLAGENSHIELD™ SUNBLOCK SPF 90 / PA+++

Lotus Sunscreens are quite good..and I have had a good experience so far..these both new Sunscreens sound and look good..

You liked any in particular ?

Lotus Herbals Natural Blend Swift Make-Up Review, Swatches

Lotus Herbals Natural Blend Swift Make-Up SPF15 Natural Beige Review, Swatches

What the Company Claims: All-in-one make-up that works like a foundation, a concealer & a compact, with sun protection. Its smooth application creates an even skin tone, conceals imperfections & blends easily for a matte effect, without caking or clogging pores.

MRP: Rs. 249/- for 10g

Shades Available:

  • 710 Honey Beige (Darkest)
  • 720 Natural Beige (Mid)
  • 730 Creamy Peach (Lightest)
I have 720 Natural Beige..the mid one..its a little orangish for my skin tone though..

It comes in this twist up stick form..with a red and golden plastic body..though the plastic cap fits well..its not very sturdy.

The stick is super creamy and glides on well..it has an artificial sweet smell which I did not like..

This does not give enough coverage..its quiet sheer..works decent for an under eye concealer but if you have heavy dark circles..won’t work that way too..definitely not as foundation..it would give hardly any coverage.

Unblended
Blended

It does transfer on tissue and kerchief too…it works well as an under eye base..and pops up color..but since it very creamy..it would crease sooner too..
Pros:

1. Works in many ways.
2. Has SPF15.
3. Travel friendly.
4. Economical..and the qty of 10g is quite a lot too..
5. Works as base for eye shadows.

6. Conceals light dark circles.
7. Did not break me out..but since its creamy..oily skin definitely needs to set it with powder.

Cons:

1. Not much coverage.
2. Only three shades to choose from.
3. Has a sweet artificial smell..which I detest.
4. Transfers on tissues and kerchiefs.
5. Wear time is just 4-5 hours max.

Overall I found it pretty ok..if you have dry skin and do not need much coverage..you can give this a try..but if you need coverage..this would not work for you.

Rating:

Quality: 3/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: No

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Lotus Herbals Colour Dew Nail Enamel Review, NOTD

Lotus Herbals Colour Dew Nail Enamel Crimson Red Review, NOTD

ColourDEW™ is a range of 10 exciting Nail enamels all together in a new packaging
Natural and safe,
Acetone, DBP and toluene free,
Fast drying,
Flat and sturdy brush.
Smooth application

Directions for use:
Side-effects of Acetone on nail cuticles are :
it dehydrates them
makes them fragile
makes them dull and dry
it can irritate skin
Toluene and DBP, found in common lacquers and nail polish: are skin irritants

Available Shades:

  • Ice Cube 903
  • Crimson Red 912
  • Mahogany 943
  • Gold Mist 972
  • Copper Gold 973
  • Ocean Love 83
  • Cherry Crush 91
  • Candy Drop 92
  • Luscious Berry 93
  • Cozy Mulberry 94
MRP: Rs. 99/- for 8ml

 

I am reviewing the shade 912 Crimson Red. I have already reviewed their previous Color Marvel Nail Paints here.
These have a slimmer and better packaging..I liked the bottle..and also the brush..it spreads evenly and faster. Also its dries fast.
Crimson Red is a true bridal red shade…I love such reds..Another similar one I like is Street Wear Bridal Red. But since I found this now..and its Acetone, DBP and toluene free..I am sticking onto this..and surely getting this for my red stock forever !
Pros:1. Its Acetone, DBP and Toluene free.
2. Did not chip for 6 days and then chipped a little at the tips.
3. The brush is nice…non messy, fuss free application in a minute.
4. The shade is opaque enough and just 2 coats are required.
5. Dries fast.
6. Economical at the price..as it offers 8ml.Cons:

1. Availability is a problem with Lotus Herbals Cosmetics.

No other cons. I am totally loving this shade, the opaqueness, does not chip for 6-7 days and Acetone, DBP and Toluene free. And the Crimson Red Shade ! I am totally getting this..and recommending for sure..
Rating:Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes !

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick Review, Swatches

Lotus Herbals Pure Color Lipstick 612 Red Rose Review, Swatches
What the Company claims: ‘Pure Colors’ is a range of 12 exciting moisturizing lip colors in pinks and browns. There are 6 shades of each type. They have natural extracts of Jojoba and Aloe Vera. The unique product qualities are: – Uniform dispersion of pigments – Rich payoff – Smooth application

Active ingredients
• JOJOBA – Jojoba helps promote healing of the skin. – Its antimicrobial properties in addition to the chemical composition that closely resembles skin’s natural sebum, makes it easy to absorb and non-allergic even in the most sensitive individuals.

MRP: Rs. 245/- for 4.2g (Only Hot Plum and Lilac Breeze are for Rs. 225/-)

Shades Available: 15-16

Check other swatches here

Pure Color Lipsticks have a simple golden packaging..its decent and sturdy enough..they have a very nice mix of pinks, browns and peachy pinks.

The texture is cream finish and is moisturising too..it does not settle into lines and never feels dry..staying power varies from shade to shade..darker shades have a good staying power of 3-4 hours and leaves a tint behind. It has a sweet artificial smell which I did not like much..but it goes away in a few minutes.

T-2 wipes B- 1 swipe
612 Red Rose is the new addition in the shades..its a coral red..a much wearable red ! This is the easiest red to carry off for anyone..its not the OTT bright red..and would suit all skin tones.

Pros:

1. Has a good mix of pinks, peaches and brown shades.
2. Has a smooth creamy finish.
3. Does not settle into lines.
4. Very economical.
5. Good staying power of 3-4 hours.
6. Red Rose is a very wearable red..that would suit all skin tones.

Cons:

1. Lotus Herbals is not available everywhere.
2. I do not like the artificial sweet smell.

No other cons as such..I quite like this..and surprisingly they have a good staying power too. Overall Red Rose is an universally flattering pink based red. And good for those who wish to start with bright shades. Check out swatches of all the Lotus Pure Color Lipsticks here

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

P.S: Product sent by brand for review but it has not affected my opinion.