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BOOTS Fragrance Free Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion Review

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BOOTS Fragrance Free Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion Review

By Linda

Hello Ladies,

Today I’m presenting yet another essential product and a must have for all the ladies who love makeup. We ladies just don’t leave a chance to apply makeup, be it a party or any occasion, with great dedication we try to create all the possible looks, layering all the pigments to achieve that certain look we desire.

But once we return home we feel extremely lazy to get rid of all makeup we applied. At this moment we need a product that helps us get rid off all the color on us within seconds and without much effort , at the same time not damaging our beautiful and delicate skin around our eyes. Keeping this in mind today’s review is about a Fragrance free eye makeup remover lotion that I picked up from Boots outlet.

BOOTS Fragrance Free Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion Review

Unfortunately Boots outlet is not there in India. As I always say in most of my reviews I have sensitive eczema skin condition that is sensitive to perfume, hence I decided to pick this product since its suitable for sensitive skin plus its fragrance free. So let’s know more about this eye makeup remover.

Note: Please make it a practice to remove all your makeup before you hit the bed before you sleep.

Product Claims:

  • Suitable for sensitive skin or skin allergic to perfumes: Initially when you apply the product you will notice a faint fragrance but that will vanish in seconds. My skin is sensitive to perfumes and I personally did not face any irritations
  • Gently but effectively removes all traces of makeup even; even water proof: Yes totally agree with this claim, as it totally removes the all of the mascara (3 coats) , brow gel and pigments I apply.
  • Vitamin enriched

Directions: Apply with cotton wool and wipe over closed eyes.

Ingredients: Paraffinum liquidum, Poloxamer 184, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate.

Packaging and Texture

This lotion comes in a plastic opaque, off white bottle and a screw cap with the lid can be flipped open. I would say its travel friendly. Being a lotion formulation it has cream like thick consistency .The product can be easily taken on the finger tip and it does not even drip.

Cost: Approximately INR 130 [.500 KWD] for 150mL. [Discounted Rate].

My take on BOOTS Fragrance Free Eye Make-Up Remover:

On application of this lotion on the eye area, it spreads smoothly without smearing the makeup shabbily. A pea sized amount is required for both the eyes. I massage this lotion gently around my eyes,eye lashes and over my eye brows , wait for a few seconds for the makeup remover to do the job, Then with the help of a tissue paper or cotton ball wipe off the makeup following one direction. Please be a gentle since area around eyes are delicate.

Water proof mascara and brow gel tend to make your eyelashes and eyebrows brittle, So it’s advisable to be very gently while wiping off the makeup in these areas. Honestly speaking I do use this eye makeup remover all over my face once I finish with removing the eye makeup. I dot this lotion on my entire face and neck , gently massaged it for a minute and wipe off the makeup with a tissue. I do need to wash my face since it makes your face oily. So washing with a mild face wash would be recommended.

I’ve been using this product for about a year and haven’t had any break outs, skin irritation or any eye allergies. If you are looking for a budget friendly makeup remover for sensitive skin then definitely you must try this product.

Pros

  • Budget friendly
  • Can be also used on face
  • Can be used on sensitive skin
  • Fragrance free
  • No skin irritations
  • Travel friendly
  • Small amount works long way

Cons

  • Makes your skin oily (washing required)
  • Not available in India

Rating: 4/5

Would I recommend BOOTS Fragrance Free Eye Make-Up Remover? Yes!!! For the benefits and price you should definitely try this eye makeup remover.

Editor’s Note: This sounds really good, I have very sensitive eyes, will definitely buy it next time I am oustide India.

Have you guys tried the Boots Eye Makeup Remover?

Vichy Purete Thermale Spa 3 in 1 Calming Cleansing Micellar Solution Review

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Vichy Purete Thermale Spa 3 in 1 Calming Cleansing Micellar Solution Review

What the Company claims: Cleans, removes make-up and soothes in one go.
SKIN TYPE: Normal
Product CONCERN: For women with sensitive eyes and skin.

Micellar technology captures impurities like a magnet to perfectly clean and remove make-up from sensitive skin without rubbing or rinsing.Gently cleansed, sensitive skin is perfectly clean with no discomfort or tightness.

The non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic formula has been tested under dermatological and ophthalmological control. Formulated for sensitive skin and eyes with physiological pH. Enriched with Vichy Thermal Spa Water, soothing, fortifying and regenerating.
The texture is kind to your sensitive skin and gently eliminates impurities and all traces of make-up. With no need to rinse off, this treatment limits rubbing for gentle make-up removal.

How to use: Apply using a cotton pad to face and eyes. Do not rinse off.

MRP: Rs.990/- for 200ml

Ingredients:

Another Micellar Cleansing water, remember I mentioned this Vichy one in the Bioderma review HERE.

Vichy Purete Thermale Spa 3 in 1 Calming Cleansing Micellar Solution (quite a mouthful) comes in this rectangular bottle packaging with a flip cap. The plastic bottle is slightly big and not very travel friendly.

I have been using this since quite some time now. It removes all of my makeup easily, especially melts the foundation and removes the lipstick in one go.

My only issue was the eye area again 🙁 Sadly how much ever I try and shut my eyes tight while removing my eye makeup, some remover seeps into the eye and the eyes start burning. Thankfully, this did not burn my eyes as much, but yes I couldn’t remove my kajal on the waterline with this too, as with other micellar waters.

Before (Worn Out Makeup) – After

The best thing is you need not wash your face, it is completely non sticky and non greasy. It is just like water, that melts all your makeup and removes it all. It is very calming and soothing and perfect for sensitive skin too.

Compared to Bioderma, this is slightly expensive. (Bioderma Sensibio is Rs.860/- fro 250ml) But both worked almost the same way for me. If you cannot get your hands on the Bioderma one or want to try something new, I would highly recommend you try this Vichy Purete Thermale Spa Micellar Solution.

Overall I would say, apart from my eye area, I loved it using on the face and it made removing makeup quite an ease. I would have preferred if it would come in smaller bottles and different variants.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried the Vichy Purete Thermale Spa 3 in 1 Calming Cleansing Micellar Solution? Which is your favourite Micellar Solution?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water Review

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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Hi guys,

Today I am reviewing the much raved about Bioderma Sensibio H2O. Bioderma is a French pharmacy brand and most of the Bioderma products are now available in India and they are looking at more distribution soon 🙂 Micellar Cleansing Water is what quite a few brands offer, I have tried the Vichy one too. (Review coming soon). It is basically a water based cleanser/makeup remover.

What the Company claims: Sensitive to intolerant skin. Sensibio H2O is the 1st and only dermatological micellar water perfectly compatible with the skin: its fatty acid esters, the constituent elements of micelles, are similar to the phospholipids of the skin cell membranes and naturally help rebuild the skin’s hydrolipidic film.

Benefits: Combines performance and very high tolerance
Cleanses and removes make-up from the face and eyes
Soothes and clears up irritated skin
Produces a feeling of instant freshness
Non-rinse

Product + :
Even removes water-resistant make-up
One bottle of Sensibio H2O sold around the world every 5 seconds!
Fragrance-free formula
Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Hypoallergenic

Directions to use: Morning and/or evening – 7 days a week
Soak a cotton pad with Sensibio H2O.
Gently cleanse and/or remove make-up from your face and eyes.
Re-apply until the cotton pad becomes clean.
Lightly dab your face with a clean cotton towel.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium Edta, Cetrimonium Bromide.

MRP: Rs.599/- for 100ml, Rs.860/- for 200ml (Available on Nykaa.com)

Essentially Bioderma products are safe for sensitive skin and this product Sensibio H2O is specially made for sensitive skin and hence it is very gentle on the skin.

I love the fact that it comes in different variants,and this small 100ml bottle is perfect to carry for your travels.

It has a small,round bottle transparent packaging with a pink flip cap. It looks and feels exactly like water,as do all micellar cleansing water.  It is fragrance free. It comes with a sealed lock, so you can be assured your product is not tampered.

You just soak a cotton pad with this and remove all your makeup. It melts the base and gets it all off in a jiffy,90% of your makeup including the water proof one,comes off with this.

My only concern was it did burn my eyes a bit, I have read reviews where it worked really well for removing eye makeup, but then maybe it is just me, coz all makeup removers burn my eyes a bit. And I cannot get rid of waterproof mascara and a long staying kajal with this. Even if I just let it stay on the eyes and don’t rub but if a bit of it seeps in, eyes start burning :/ Though it does not burn as much as a few other makeup removers.

The best thing about Bioderma Sensibio H2O is that,it is very gentle and mild on the skin and there is no stickiness or greasiness at all. You can just cleanse your face and let it be,without using anything else. I usually like to end with a face wash, coz I like my face to be squeaky clean 🙂

Here is the before,after..I had heavy base makeup and full on contouring done in this pic and it removed every bit of the base.

As you can see the kajal is still on the waterline and I dare not use this near the waterline, coz even while removing the mascara it burns my eyes a bit.

Overall I would say, it is the perfect makeup remover for someone with sensitive skin and/or use on a daily basis. It is mild and gentle, does not irritate the skin at all, removes 90% of the makeup. But if you are someone with very sensitive eyes like mine, be a little careful of using it near the eyes.

The 100ml bottle is slightly on the expensive side,I would recommend getting a 200ml bottle as that is more economical. But if you need something for your travel kit, you can get the 100ml one.

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.5/5

Have you tried the Bioderma Sensibio H2O yet? Do you like it?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Faces Canada Hydro Range-Makeup Remover,Cleanser,Toner Review

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Faces Canada Hydro Range-Makeup Remover,Cleanser,Toner Review

What the Company claims: Faces Hydro Makeup Remover: This gentle, water based formula works quickly and gently removes face and other makeup. It is an excellent antioxidant agent which prevents skin from free radicals & improves tone to give you a perfectly cleansed & rejuvenated face.

Faces Hydro Cleanser: This extremely hydrating formula cleanses skin and maintains it’s natural moisturizers. It is a deep cleanser that gently protects your skin while keeping it fresh, clear and radiant.

Faces Hydro Toner: This gentle and soothing toner hydrates the skin keeping it perfectly clean & soft. It tones the skin and defines pores for a clearer complexion.

MRP: 

FACES Hydro Makeup Remover- Rs. 399/- for 100 ml
FACES Hydro Cleanser- Rs. 399/- for 100 ml
FACES Hydro Toner- Rs. 399/-  for 100 ml

Ingredients & Directions:

All three come in a white bottle with a tight cap packaging. The cap is very tight and although that makes it good for travelling, a little difficult to shut it close daily when using it. The Makeup Remover and toner have spray nozzle and the cleanser has the small pump dispensor.

Makeup Remover is a watery liquid in spray form and does remove the makeup effectively. All three a part of the same regime and are followed one after the other. Removing makeup is the first step of course. Only issue is the eyes need to be shut tight and the lips too, or else it tastes horrible bitter when goes anywhere near the lips and stings a bit near the eyes. I use a separate makeup removing cream for eyes.

Makeup Remover, is followed with the Cleanser. Its a white colored lotion like a cleansing milk, which is just massaged on the skin and wiped off with a moist cotton. It helps in removing any extra dirt or makeup left behind from the makeup remover and cleanses completely well. Its not a foaming cleanser but just a cleansing milk, which aids the process of deep cleansing or removing any residue.

Last step is the toner, which is just sprayed all over the face. (You can either use it directly or spray on a cotton first) And then at the end I soak everything up by just pressing a tissue on the face. A Clarins skin care expert told me never to let toners or face mists dry on the skin as I usually did before, as that leads to more drying skin. It needs to be blotted out and never left to dry. The toner is very very mild and alcohol free. It tastes bitter too when goes near the lips, so mum your lips when spraying.

Overall, its a nice three step system that works decent and good to carry around too. I am not much of a toner person, but the spray ones still make me give them a try and I liked this one. The quantity of 100ml would last a good time and they are not very highly priced. Economical, and also make good travel companion.

Rating: 3.75/5

Have you tried the new Faces Canada Hydro Skincare Range ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Anniversary October My Envy Box Review

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Anniversary October My Envy Box Review

If you guys don’t know what is My Envy Box yet, go HERE.

So My Envy Box completed one year and we have an anniversary box this month. Its curated by Vogue India in association with their Vogue Empower project.

Check out my previous months’ boxes:

MRP: Rs.850/-

Its a gold colored box this time for the anniversary month. I love the red symbol embossing on the gold and the new compact size boxes since last month.

What I got in my box:

 

  • Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover 5ml- Rs.1950/- for 125ml- Vogue Beauty Award Winner 2014. This is a good sample size.
  • SkinYoga Sandalwood Saffron Face Mask 5.67g small vial bottle- Rs.1395/- for 50g
  • Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum– 1.5ml x 2- Rs.5200/- for 30ml
  • Sebastian Potion 9 10ml- Rs.1450/- for 150ml
  • H2O+ Sea Salt Hydrating Body Butter 30ml- Rs.1450/- for 250ml
  • Tatouage Ephemere gold string tattoo– Its a temporary tattoo created by Annelise Toraille

I also got the Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief card but did not get the sample. It was anyways a 1.5ml sachet.

I wish the Sebastian Potion 9 was 2 sachets and the Estee Lauder serum either a slightly bigger sample or more sachets. I am happy with the Clinique and H2O+ sample sizes and that tattoo looks super!

I did not get one sample but since it was a sachet, its fine. I wish that was a bigger size too!

The box also had L’Occitane Spa La Vie Credit coupon of Rs.1000/- and an Estee Lauder card to learn one of their 6 tricks and maybe get a sample (if available) at any of their counters. Would try to find an Estee Lauder counter and would update you guys.

Overall, there are 1-2 hits in the box this time. I was expecting much more. Perhaps even a surprise little piece of jewellery or something. Vogue could have added a magazine subscription or something on their behalf too!

You can request an invite for My Envy Box HERE.

Are you subscribed to My Envy Box ? What did you get in your Anniversary Box ?

Colorbar launches Ultimate Makeup Removers for all skin types

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Colorbar launches Ultimate Makeup Removers for all skin types

 Love your skin even after makeup

Colorbar Ultimate Makeup RemoversGlamorous divas rejoice! Removing your makeup is now as smooth and easy as putting it on. Colorbar’s Ultimate Make-up Removers take off your make-up with just one wipe, making it the easiest way to ensure a freshly cleaned, glowing skin. The high-performance yet extremely mild formulations remove all traces of make up from lids to lashes to lips and all over the face.

Available in 4 unique variants suited to your skin type, the formulations also contain a host of highly beneficial skincare ingredients. The advanced formula works quickly and caringly to dissolve makeup in a wink without rubbing, redness or residue.

1. For All Skin Types – With Vitamin E and Pro Vitamin B5 which protect skin cells from UV rays and pollution. The skin loving bi-phase formula also hydrates and soothes the skin while protecting it against harmful irritants.

2. For Dry Skin – With Jojoba Oil which softens the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The nourishing crème formula also contains Onion, Khus and Fenugreek extracts to deeply condition and protect dry and damaged skin from external aggravation.

3. For Oily & Combination Skin – With Tea Tree Oil which corrects oily skin by dissolving excess sebum from skin hence preventing acne and acneic blemishes. The purifying bi-phase formula also contains Allantoin that hydrates and smoothes oily skin without increasing the sebum levels.

4. For Sensitive Skin – With ultra gentle Chamomile extract that soothes and calms irritation prone skin cells. The mild bi-phase formula also includes active α-Bisabolol that restores the moisture balance of sensitive skin to its healthiest while protecting it from all environmental irritants.

The Colorbar Ultimate Makeup remover is priced at Rs 699 INR only.

Colorbar Availability:

Mumbai: Infiniti 2 Mall, Malad, GF042 (next to Westside); Phoenix Market City,Kurla; Lokhandwala, Andheri (West), R City Ghatkopar.

Delhi: Select Citywalk Mall, Saket; Pacific Mall; Rajouri Garden; DLF Promenade,Vasant Kunj.
Noida: GIP Mall, Noida.

Hyderabad : Inorbit

Pune : Amanora Mall; Koregaon Park Plaza.

Bangalore : Garuda, Phoenix Market City

You can also shop online at www.colorbarcosmectics.com.

Skin79 BB Cleanser Review

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Skin79 BB Cleanser with Skin Detox Effect Review

I am aware that I totally forgot about reviewing Skin79 stuff after the Hot Pink BB Cream..don’t even get me started on the things I am lagging to review :/

Ok..lets get on to the Skin79 BB Cleanser Review..

What the Company claims: This is Cleansing Foam for make-up with double effects of two cleansing steps.
ONE SHOT BUBBLE
DEEP MOISTURE CLEAN
SKIN DETOX EFFECT

With its microscopic bubble particles delivering oxygen to the skin, the Bubble Cleanser customized for BB cream users allows deep cleansing of the skin, removing any dead skin cells and make up residues without skin irritation, such that no further washing is necessary.

The Bubble Cleanser’s OBFN patented complex containing pomegranate and fig and Maakia Fauriei Stem Extract with brightening effect purify the skin that has become irritated by environmental factors. Also, containing Chia Seed Extract that attracts moisture and Oatmeal Extract that provides ample moisture, the Bubble Cleanser keeps your skin moist and sleek, without feeling tight even after washing.

Ingredients:

DIRECTION

1. Apply and spread over the face, except the areas around the eyes and the mouth. 2. On one or two minutes, when there occur enough air cells, massage the face softly and then sufficiently rinse in a little warm water.

MRP: 22$ (Offered at some discount on some sites)

Well it claims a lot..and has a lot of good ingredients too plus the product is quite innovative..

I love the white and pink fat packaging..and it has a pump dispensor..its quite cute..You need just a little bit and massage it on damp face..and it foams up a lot ! And leave for a minute, you can feel the bubbles..and then just wash it off..it takes off all your makeup, all the dirt, dead cells..just leaves clean skin behind and you can feel it..

Skin does not feel stretchy after washing off..though dry skin might feel some dryness..but not something a simple moisturiser cannot solve..

Pros:

1. All in one product..it cleanses and removes all your makeup just while you wash your face..
2. Super cute packaging.
3. Pump dispensor.
4. Has a lot of ‘good for skin’ ingredients.
5. This is perfect to carry when you do not want to carry along your face wash plus makeup remover plus cotton, etc
6. Skin does not feel stretchy after you wash off..
7. Skin is thoroughly cleansed and rid off all dirt or makeup, you can feel it..
8. 100 ml would last long as you need just a little bit.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue. You can buy it online.
2. Dry skin might need a moisturiser after using this.

I do not find any other cons…Overall, this is one perfect product and an all in one too..and though made for BB creams as per the name, works for all makeup..this one is a must try..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Skin79 BB Cleanser ? Or any other foaming cleansers ?

New Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up Remover

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Sweep it clean with the new Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up remover

Created with a unique formula that uses a combination of oil and water

Worried your kaajal gives you panda eyes? Taking off your makeup after a party will now be absolutely hassle-free! Allow your skin to relax as you cleanse it with the newly launched Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up remover which is enriched with the goodness of antioxidants.The product is designed to break down and rinse off the chemicals in make-up that ordinary soaps and face-washes can’t. The oil helps to get rid of the make-up while the water helps in deeply hydrating the skin.

Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up remover comes equipped with an ultra hygenic pump that makes it very easy to carry around in your makeup bag. The remover uses a delicate blend that safely removes the makeup without letting it sting sensitive areas. It thoroughly does away with all kinds of longwear and waterproof makeup, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

The Lakmé Absolute™ Bi-phased Make-up remover is priced at Rs. 210 for 60 ml.

About Lakmé

The contemporary and expert in the beauty industry, Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house; Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to http://www.facebook.com/ilovelakme or www.lakméindia.com