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Biotique Bio Saffron Dew Youthful Nourishing Day Cream Review

Biotique Bio Saffron Dew Youthful Nourishing Day Cream Review

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Biotique Bio Saffron Dew Youthful Nourishing Day Cream Review

By Archana

Hi all,

So as part of the Biotique anti-ageing routine, am back with the review of the second product in the kit. Its the day cream – Biotique Bio Saffron Youthful Nourishing Day Cream.

This day cream is especially formulated to keep your skin youthful and prevent ageing. Let’s move on to the review and see how well it fares.

Products claims: Saffron is one of the world’s most beloved and precious spices, a natural source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients with rejuvenating properies. This light-feeling moisturizer is blended with pure saffron, almond and pistachio oils, as well as turmeric and wild turmeric extracts, to replenish and help sustain skin's dewy fullness of youth. Dry lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced with regular use.

Ingredients: Kesar Stigma – 0.03%, Banhaldi Rhizome – 2%, Haldi Rhizome – 3%, Pista oil – 1%, Badam Tail – 1%, Cream Base – Q.S

Directions to use: Apply to cleansed face, using gentle circular massage motions until absorbed, morning and evening.

Price and quantity: Rs.230 for 50g  (Buy HERE)

Packaging:

The day cream comes in a simple white plastic tub with a green screw-on lid. The letters on the tub faded over time. I feel Biotique can improve their packaging. The tub is housed in an outer carton which lists all the details of the product. If you wish to travel with it, you can discard the carton and carry only the tub.

Texture and fragrance:

The cream is off-white in color, more like ivory. It has a thick, smooth and buttery consistency. The fragrance is mild and unnoticeable.

My experience:

I was quite excited to try this product from its name Saffron Dew. However, on looking at the ingredients list, I was disappointed as the saffron content is very less, just 0.03%. Since am in Bangalore, the cold weather has already started here and my skin is suffering from dryness. Thankfully, Biotique Bio Saffron Youthful Nourishing Day Cream came to the rescue. I have been using this cream religiously for the past 3 weeks. The first major difference that I have observed is that my skin has become really soft, I mean buttery soft, really buttery buttery soft… I feel like touching it again and again. Earlier it used to have a dry and rough texture. Secondly, I can see some skin lightening effects too coupled with the serum. An overall lightening of complexion and even out skin tone.

Being thick in texture, it takes a couple of minutes to get absorbed completely. Once absorbed, it effectively moisturizes the skin and heals all dry patches. I recently got some dry patches near my lips and within 2-3 days of using this, it had vanished. Also, I had some fine lines on my forehead and it was effective it reducing its appearance.

I wouldn’t recommend this cream for oily skin people. But its a boon for normal-dry skin people, expecially mature skin.

The only con that I find in the day cream is, as it is contains butters and oils, it tend to make your skin appear a little dull. So you need to touch up with a compact powder. But the dullness is just the appearance due to the cream. Be well aware that the ingredients are working their magic and when you wash your face in the evening, you can see an improvement in complexion along with a youthful, nourished skin.

Pros:

* Improves skin texture and makes skin buttery soft.

* Lightens skin complexion and evens out skin tone.

* Deeply moisturizing and nourishing.

* Heals dry patches.

* Reduces fine lines.

* Results in youthful, nourished skin.

* Suitable for normal-dry and mature skin.

Cons:

* Makes skin looks darker due to the oils and butters present in it. (Its temporary and after washing you can see radiant skin.)

* Being a day cream, I would expect SPF, but it doesn’t have any.

* Saffron content is very less. Wish they increase the percentage.

Rating: 4.4/5

Verdict: Biotique Bio Saffron Youthful Nourishing Day Cream is a good, affordable day cream for normal, dry and mature skin people. It is made with many natural skin lightening ingredients. As with all natural products, the results are slower. Also unlike other day creams which immediately brighten up your face, this doesn’t. Instead it works on your skin at a deeper level to improve your skin texture and complexion. Worth investing in rather than all those chemical-laden creams.

Editor’s Note: This sounds perfect for dry and mature skin. I love saffron in skincare.

Have you tried the Biotique Bio Saffron Dew Youthful Nourishing Day Cream?

ZA Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream Review

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ZA Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream Review

ZA (pronounced as zi:ei) is the skin care range by Shiseido. It has the True White Range and the Perfect Solution skin care range currently.

What the Company claims: Anti-Ageing + Firming- Intensive Triangle Technology

With 7 Trillion Collagen Capsules, this Restoring Collagen Cream tightens slack skin and gives bouncy resilience making fine lines and wrinkles less visible, evens-out skin texture to make it look luminous and full of clarity, permeates deeply into the skin to prevent roughness caused by dryness.

How to Use: Smooth an appropriate amount over face with fingers after toner.Apply several dots on the face and spread evenly from the centre of the face outwards.

ZA Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Range: ANTI-AGING PERFECT SOLUTION

A high-performance, anti-aging skincare line formulated with nature-derived plant seed extracts and marine collagen to give your skin a youthful resilience and a silky glow.

MRP: Rs. 1199/- for 40g

INGREDIENTS
Vitamin A Plamitate
Bio-Hyaluronic acid
Marine Elastin
Yuzu Seed Extract
Apricot Extract
Honey Extract
APM (Vitamin C derivative)

Minerals:
Magnesium
Calcium

Entire Ingredients List:

Read more HERE.

The moisturizer from this ZA Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Cream also won the Elle Beauty Awards 2014 in the category of Anti-aging moisturizer.

I have used the True White Range before, and now tried this Perfect Solution range. Since this is more anti-ageing, I was not really sure if it would show any difference on me. I thought let me give it a try and then I would even make my mom and sister in law try it.

I started using it at night since its rich in texture, I thought it would be very heavy for daytime. I absolutely loved how my face looked the next morning. Smoother and softer and very fresh and clear. no oiliness or greasiness.

It is an off white colored cream,rich in texture and does feel heavy if more qty is used. Otherwise it settles in a few minutes, but one can feel the skin tightening immediately.

I have combination skin and dry cheeks basically, so concentrate more on using it in that area. Slowly I started using it during day time too. You know how you have dry patches at times and those show more when you apply makeup, making the base look patchy. This would solve your problem! Gives intense moisturisation to the skin, no dry patches. But I use it sparingly in a lesser quantity during the day,especially if I have to go out since Mumbai is a very humid city.

It comes with a small white spatula which makes it easy to remove the product and one need not dip fingers in it, hygienic! The quantity of 40g lasts a long long time. I used it, my mom and sister in law used it, still there is more than half yet left since you do not need much.

Mom is in her early 50’s and sister in law in 30’s. Both saw visible results with it, you can feel the skin tightening immediately and can see the skin being smoother and softer with some difference in lines when used continuously.

I would highly recommend this for dry skin or people just touching 30’s, this is an perfect moisturizer to use. Would recommend oily skin to try the EBA Winner Moisturizer which is in liquid form. I am going to continue using it at night especially since winters are setting in.

Rating: 4/5

Have you tried anything from the ZA Perfect Solution Restoring Collagen Range ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream Review

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Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream Review

By Jayshree

Hello my lovely readers,

Garnier face creams are very popular these days. This is a perfect day cream for dry to normal skin. I got to know about this from my fellow bloggers and advisement, so thought of giving this a try. This Garnier product can even be used as a night cream and can be the best for chilly winters. I am using this cream for past 1 month, and let me tell you this has lived up to its claim.   Let me give you a sneak peak of Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream.

Price of Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream: Rs.150/- for 40 gm.

Product Description:
Garnier gives your skin a healthy look and gives it a glow by introducing this cream.
• Instant Whitening- The whitening property of the fairness cream brightens up your complexion.
• Sun Protection- with an SPF of 17, this fairness cream protects your skin from the sun.
• Lasting Fairness- Regular application of this cream will give you a lasting fairness.
• Glow- Get a glow on your face with White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream – SPF 17.
• Deep Skin Whitening Actives- Enriched with deep skin whitening actives, this cream removes tan and improves your complexion.

Directions to Use:
Apply this daily in the morning on a cleansed skin. Gently massage into the skin using light circular movements, moving from centre of you face outwards and from the base of your neck to the top.

My view about Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream:

I have used most of the Garnier fairness creams and face washes.  Garnier creams contain pure lemon essence that provides fairness with motorization. This cream comes in a white plastic tub that is really small and cute. This is easy to carry during your travel and unbreakable. The Garnier cream is white in colour and has thick oily consistency. This gets easily absorbed into the skin in just 2 minutes of massage. The Small tub makes it convenient to use the whole product and remove even the last cream.

This cream has SPF that makes it safe for application even when going out in the sun. This instantly brightens and whitens the face and adds a natural glow.  Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream doesn’t give good coverage for hide your scars or marks, but has helped to lighten my dark spots. This has made my skin fairer up to a tone in a month.

Pros of Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream:

• Contains SPF
• Has lemon essence.
• Shelf life of 3 years.
• Adds Glow to the skin
• Fades off Dark Spots
• Reduces Dullness
• Gives Fairness
• Moisturizes my Skin
• Softens Skin
• Gives Instant Whitening
• Gives Fresh looking skin
• Friendly packaging
• Travel friendly
• Affordable
• Easily available.

Cons of Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream:

• Adds a little greasy effect.
• Not suitable for oily skin
• Hot weather can cause melting

Will I Repurchase Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream?

Yes, I would surely be buying this Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream again. Though, I think for summer season will have to get some other cream that doesn’t get my face to become greasy.  For normal weather and normal skin beauties, this is a perfect day cream that adds glow, gives sun protection and adds fairness to the skin.

Rating for Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream: 4.0/5 (-1 for the greasiness)

Editor’s Note: I had tried the old version and that was kinda ok..this one looks better..would surely give a try..Nice review Jayshree 🙂

Have you tried the Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream ?

Pond’s Silk Cream Review

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Pond’s Silk Cream Review

What the Company claims: Experience the latest nourishing treat from Pond’s! 24 hr moisturization + goodness of silk in a luxuriously light cream that moisturizes from deep within and gives you soft and smooth skin like never before.

Light non greasy formula.
Nourishing 24hr moisture lock.
Contains silk extract.

It is time to say goodbye to dull, dry skin and discover the secret to soft silky-smooth skin with the latest nourishing treat from Pond’s. Continuing its tradition of celebrating beauty by offering products that delight the senses and deliver beautiful results, Pond’s introduces the new Pond’s Silk Cream, a light luxurious non greasy formula that contains silk extracts. It prevents dryness while the 24-hour moisture lock helps to retain moisture to give you soft and silky-smooth skin.

Whether your skin is oily, normal or dry, changes in the weather can leave the skin dull, dehydrated and unbalanced. A good moisturizer not only helps in restoring the much needed moisture balance in the skin but also helps in keeping the skin soft and smooth.

The new Pond’s Silk Cream is an all year round moisturiser, suitable for all skin types that keeps the skin soft and silky-smooth all day long. Its light texture and easily absorbing non-greasy formula makes it an ideal solution for your daily moisturizing needs. The cream is also a great companion for the winter, when skin needs maximum care and nourishment.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.125/- for 100ml, Rs.80/- for 55ml and Rs.40/- for 30ml

It comes in a normal slightly round jar..has the trademark soft powder Pond’s smell..


This is super light and completely non greasy..I am not a fan of cold creams coz I do not like the heavy, greasy feel and the oil like slick they leave behind on face..

But this is soo good ! This is so perfect for oily, combination and normal skin too..Thank God Pond’s came up with something for us..otherwise it was always the rich heavy cream meant for dry skin..

It has Niancimide and Tocopheryl Acetate i.e Vitamin E (both help in healing any scars and marks and clear the skin) and Soybean and Lotus Flower oil..and also Peach and Strawberry Fruit Extracts..Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide (which act as sunscreen)

And its so economical..you can even keep it one in each bag at 40 bucks 😀 And its perfectly travel friendly.

Only issue is, it may be less moisturising for dry skin..as they need something richer..and they would have to reapply this, if using this…

But for other skin types, definitely try this ! I am sure you will like it..

This is my staple in winters..its in my bag..I use it like a hand cream, moisturiser, everything..my winter savior..I highly recommend this !!

Rating:

Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..for sure !

Have you tried the Pond’s Silk Cream yet ?

Olay Total Effects Moisturiser + Serum Duo Review

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Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Moisturiser + Serum Duo Review

What the Company Claims: Olay Total Effects Moisturizer + Serum Duo – fragrance free is the most concentrated Total Effects formula for anti-aging skincare, designed to fight 7 signs of aging in one step, for visibly younger-looking skin.

• Skin has a soft, smooth, and youthful appearance
• Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles
• Protects skin with broad spectrum SPF 15

Olay Total Effects Moisturizer + Serum Duo – fragrance free combines the Total Effects moisturizer you love with an intense serum to fight 7 signs of aging:

1. LINES AND WRINKLES
2. LOSS OF FIRMNESS
3. VISIBLE PORES
4. UNEVEN TONE
5. UNEVEN SKIN TEXTURE
6. DRYNESS
7. DULLNESS

MRP: Rs.369/- for 20g

Directions:
• apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
• reapply at least every 2 hours
• use water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating

Ingredients:

It comes in a small pump packaging with a plastic cap..which clasps tight and well..I love the golden swivel design on the packaging..

Its a light yellow colored cream..with a slight floral smell similar to the Pond’s Daily Spotless Day Cream..

Pump dispenses a little too much than required..I think the nozzle should have been smaller for controlled dispensing..coz just a pea sized amount is more than enough for the whole face and neck..its quite rich..but not greasy kinds..blends and settles easily..though gives a dewy finish for some time..I think it would be rich for oily skin..but since it is anti ageing..most people after a certain age..tend to have dry skin..and hence its perfect..

I am using it from a week..and cannot comment on the age spots and wrinkles claim..but its very hydrating..and I do not need to reapply it whole day..but since I am combination..I find it a little rich during the hot and humid days..

Pros:

1. Very hydrating.
2. Gives a dewy finish.
3. SPF 15..though its a little less..and if it would have been around 30..it could replace the use of separate sunscreen too…at times.
4. Niacinmide  (Vitamin B3) and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) both are beneficial for the skin.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Not for oily skin.
3. Has parabens.
4. Pump dispenses a little too much..

Overall I would say its good for dry mature skin..and would work for them..very hydrating and skin gets the essential vitamins too..

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Maybe after a few years..

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P.S: I am trying out Olay Total Effects as a part of the product review program at BlogAdda.com 

Have you tried Olay Total Effects Moisturiser + Serum Duo ?

Cosmedic Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30++ Review

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Cosmedic Lumiday Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30++ Review

What the Company claims: Daily-use facial moisturizer significantly reduces dullness and discoloration while correcting the appearance of marks. Our proprietary Concentrated Hydroxy Complex delivers a potent mix of 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids combined with Natural Moisturising Factors for gentle yet effective results. Broad spectrum SPF 30++ simultaneously prevents further pigmentation from occurring. Free of hydroquinone, steroids, and other irritating demelanizing agents. Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic!

Directions: Apply liberally to face and neck after cleansing daily.

Key Ingredients: Concentrated Hydroxy Complex with 4% Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Natural Moisturising Factors, SPF 30++.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.450/- for 60ml

It comes in a green small rectangular shaped bottle with a white cap..has a pump dispensor..

Its a white colored medium thick lotion..smells like fevicol..takes a little time to absorb..it needs to be blended well..or else leaves a whitish cast..it does moisturise the skin..there are no dry patches..but since mine is combination skin..my T zone gets shiny within an hour..I feel this would suit dry skin more..

This gives a nice dewy finish to the skin..but does not help significantly in correcting marks..

Pros:

1. Moisturises skin really well..I loved using it in winters.
2. Gives a nice dewy finish to the skin.
3. No dry patches.
4. Has SPF 30++
5. Helps a little with spots..but nothing major.
6. Gives some brightness to the skin..there is no dullness like with a heavy moisturiser.
7. Keeps skin hydrated and moist for 6-7 hours.

Cons:

1. Needs to be blended really well..or else gives a whitish cast.
2. Smells like fevicol.
3. Did not help much with correcting spots.
4. Only available online. You can buy it HERE
5. Expensive at Rs.450/-

Overall I like it..but do not love it..it helped moisturise skin in winters..I think it is good for winters or for dry skinned people..It does give some brightness to the skin..but does not do everything it claims..a decent moisturiser.

Rating:

Quality: 3.25/5
Value for money: 3.25/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Maybe..

Have you tried the Cosmedic Lumifast Brightening Lotion ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

The Nature’s Co Marshmallow Day Cream Review

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The Nature’s Co Marshmallow Day Cream Review


What the Company claims : Marshmallow Day Cream

Emollient-soothing, calming effect and anti-inflammatory.

Start your day with the soothing softness of Marshmallow, whose superior moisturizing leaves skin silky smooth. Its anti-inflammatory properties, calms the skin and protects it from irritating agents. Smooth a small amount over clean, toned skin as needed, using gentle upward strokes.

Net Wt: 50 ml (1.56 fl.oz)
MRP: Rs. 725.00

Ingredients:

It comes in the typical Nature’s Co packaging of a tub with an inverted blue cap..it has a white cover inside..its off white in color..and has a sweet marshmallow smell. It is a part of the Atmosphere range of the Nature’s Co.

Its a little thick cream..worked well in summers..I do not use this in winters..since I prefer light lotions in summers..this would suit dry skin more.

Pros:

1. I like the Nature’s Co packaging..but the tub is an issue..dipping hands every time.
2. It does what it claims..soothes and calms skin.
3. Its moisturises skin well..and keeps it supple and soft.
4. No fuss ingredients..I liked grapeseed oil, avocado oil and Vitamin E along with marshmallow.
5. Quite a good amount of quantity.

Cons:

1. I find it a little heavy in summers..more suitable for dry skin.
2. Expensive.
3. The sweet marshmallow smell can be bothersome for few.

Overall its a nice day cream..no tall claims..just soothes and moisturises..does what it claims ! I would recommend this to dry skinned girls.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: No..I prefer lighter lotions..may be in winters..

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser Review

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What the Company claims: This rich, luxurious, fragrance-free moisturiser for mature or very dry skin contains a powerful blend of high quality naturally active ingredients to smooth, plump and replenish for healthy, rejuvenated-looking skin.

Containing high levels of GLA and rich in omega-3, Superskin Moisturiser helps prevent moisture loss and improves skin elasticity, while pomegranate fruit extract and natural source vitamin E, both rich in antioxidants, help protect from environmental damage.

Apply Superskin Moisturiser to face, neck and décolletage morning and night as part of your essential daily skincare regime.

Naturally active ingredients include precious cranberry, borage and rosehip seed oils.


Suitable for mature/very dry skin

Directions for use: For optimal results follow the specific facial massage techniques provided, to help clear toxins, reduce puffiness, boost circulation, encourage cell renewal and aid lymphatic drainage:

Step 1: Apply to face with upward and outward movements using firm pressure.

Step 2: With your fingertips, lightly smooth in an outward circular direction along the cheekbones to above the eyebrows.

Step 3: Using the thumb and ring finger gently pinch along the brow bone from the nose to the outer edge of the brow.

Step 4: Finish by gently sweeping your hands up the neck and over the décolletage.

Ingredients: Aqua (water), Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil, Dicapryl carbonate, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Borago officinalis (borage) seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), Glyceryl stearate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoylglutamate, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide

MRP: 33.20 GBP for 50ml jar, 12.25 GBP for 15ml jar

This product has won three awards..and seeing the 104 reviews..all amazing on the site for this, I am not surprised. Though this product is meant for dry or mature skin..I did give it a try and am glad..

It comes in a small plastic jar..the outer carton of it is designed beautifully. This cream is a little thick as its meant for dry skin..but its perfect for your facial massages !! I use this as a night cream and for massages..it comes with pictures and instructions as to how you can massage. It does not have any smell as its fragrance free and is a little yellowish in color. Its more of a winter cream.

Pros:

1. Has cranberry oil, borage oil, roseship oil, shea butter, pomegranate extract and Vitamin E..the best ingredients possible for the skin.
2. Its a perfect facial massage cream.
3. Can be used as a night cream..leaves skin soft and plumped the next day.
4. No parabens.
5. Against animal testing.
6. Multiple award winners.

Cons:

1. This only has jar packaging..not a pump one unlike others.
2. Very expensive.
3. Availability is an issue..you need to order online.

Overall I love using it as a night cream and once a week massage cream..it leaves my skin super nourished.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 4/5

Would I buy it again: Yes if I finish this..it does last real long.

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