Review: Reliance Trends Tarun Tahiliani Collection at LFW W/F 2015
Hi guys,
I attended the Reliance Trends Tarun Tahiliani show yesterday evening at the Lakme Fashion Week.
Tarun Tahiliani’s “Easy Glamour” collection was an eclectic line of ready-to-wear pieces presented by Reliance Trends at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
The ramp had a full length mirror on stage and a rack of clothes as the backdrop, a very stylish video featuring the hot Lisa Haydon modelling Tarun’s collection was playing in the background.
Ujjwala Raut opened the show wearing a looped black midi. The collection was predominantly black with some red and other colors popped in between. A lot of tribal prints and stripes were seen with some leheriya print.
Dolman sleeve top, poncho draped skirt, corset dress, lungi dress and many such interesting silhouettes were seen on the ramp.
Asymmetric kurta with leggings, the black dhoti sari and choli, maroon jumpsuit with embroidered printed belt created a perfect Indo – western fusion.
Dramatic borders were used on most pieces in rust, blue and mostly gold. The velvet bustier belts brought whole looks together. Models wore a nose ring through the middle of the nose and super huge round earrings which added to the tribal element.
He also created the ‘jumpsuit-sari’ with the pleats and draped dupatta which looked quite interesting. Peplum quilted gilets, satin draped lungi cowl gowns, saris with velvet obe belts and printed tees with satin dhotis were quite unique. The kedia style blouses, attached capes and caplets were seen in majority of the pieces.
Kalidaar jackets, 3D floral motifs, bright gold embroidery and velvet hemlines took the basic pieces to a whole new level adding glamour to the outfits.
Overall a lot of luxe separates were seen with endless mix and match possibilities.
The super hot Chitrangada Singh was the perfect showstopper, she wore a black draped gown with a velvet cape which had gold embellishments.
Tarun Tahiliani being the “Czar of Couture” did manage to create a super amazing prét-a-porter/ready-to-wear collection for women! I cannot wait to check out more pieces from the Reliance Trends Tarun Tahiliani collection.
Did you like the Reliance Trends Tarun Tahiliani collection? Your favourite piece?
L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash Review
What the Company claims: L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash is a wet-look gel that provides long-lasting hold
Suitable for all hair types, the lightweight gel leaves a visible shine without excess residue
Create a range of hair styles with definition and ultimate precision
Inspired by the explosion of wet looks on runways and red carpets, L’Oréal Professionnel creates Extreme Splash– an elastic-hold, wet look gelée for an ultra-sleek, yet supple effect that lasts, even in extreme conditions. Its revolutionary unbreakable technology includes a mix of high-fixing, texturizing polymers and glycerin. It can be used on dry or damp and on any length. Extreme Splash is ideal to create wet looks – from a slicked back, after-pool look to the wet look ballerina bun, or even dual-textured styling effects.
The New Limited Edition Extreme Splash Gelée from L’Oréal Professionnel is a pliable, flexible and high-shine gelée , ideal for creating an extreme wet, slicked-back look, for all hair lengths and types.
•Strong hold gelée – Force 4
•Extreme shine finish
•Pliable and flexible formula
•Completely re-workable
•Non-greasy finish
Provocative shine with elastic hold that lasts even under hot backstage lighting. No visible residue. Non-greasy. Washes away easily.
How To Use: Apply from roots to mid-lengths.For a side-swept wet-look: Bring hair over to one side and comb the gel through from roots to mid-lengths.
MRP: Rs.700/- for 150ml
Ingredients:
It comes in a black and blue packaging with a black pump dispensor. It is a thick gel with a blue tint, be careful of the quantity you take as you need very little of the gel.
You know how Preity Zinta has her signature wet looking curls all the time? And the sleek tight hair buns and side swept hairstyles on the runways..well it is all thanks to a product like this one.
Hair sprays stiffen your hair, so when you want to keep your hairstyle in place but still don’t want that super stiff look of a hair spray, the L’Oreal Professionnel Tecni Art Extreme Splash will come to your rescue.
There are days when I want my hair parting and pouf to stay in a certain place, is when I take a bit of this product and set the hair in place and then it doesn’t budge and the pouf and parting stays throughout the day. The hair do take the shape but are not as stiff as with a hair spray and you can still move them with ease.
It is not something I would use on an everyday basis, only when I want to create a particular look. If you are a guy who loves using gels and creating spikes, this is the product for you!
It is not very expensive as 150ml is a super huge quantity and this will last forever as you need just a bit of the product every time.
Overall, I would say if you are someone who experiments a lot with hair and creates different hair styles, then you can try this. Not something for regular use or if you keep your hair open or tied in a full or half pony everyday. Definitely recommend it to guys! And if you are a girl with curly hair who likes Preity Zinta like wet curls.
I am not much into sleek hair styles, so not something I use much and I would not repurchase it.
Rating:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Have you tried any hair styling product that gives a wet look?
Today I am reviewing a brand that has been around since ages, it was the very first face wash for most of us, ‘Clean & Clear’. Also the first to have come in a small bottle packaging which then became its trademark.
Today, it has launched so many different variants of face washes and also scrubs and moisturizers. One such range is the ‘Morning Energy’. I had read a lot about it and also seen them, but never really tried them untill now.
I am so glad I did! They come in their trademark bottle packaging and different variants and sizes.
Variants:
Brightening Berry (brighten dull skin)
Energizing Lemon (energize tired looking skin)
Purifying Apple (purify oily skin)
What it claims: Morning energy Face washes are specifically designed to wake up your dull looking skin in the morning.
Benefits of the product
The gentle face wash contains natural extracts of Strawberry, Lemon or Apple and its unique formula is enriched with soft BURSTING BEADS® that gently burst with an energizing fragrance on your skin and let you experience a new wave of freshness every morning.
Recommended for
Those who want to freshen and energise their tired skin.
How it works
This gentle face wash works like a charm to transform your dull skin. If you’re looking for a burst of morning energy at any time of the day, look no further!
The rich foam thoroughly removes oil and dirt. Its special ingredients help prevent common skin problems, without drying out your skin. The natural berry extract leaves your skin looking fresh and glowing.
Directions:
Apply a small amount on wet palm and work into rich lather. Gently massage onto face, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off thoroughly. Use it twice daily for skin that’s beautifully clean and clear! Follow with the CLEAN & CLEAR® OIL FREE MOISTURISER for best results.
Ingredients of Berry:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Petrolatum, Red 30 Lake, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 16035, Cl 42090
Brightening Berry IngredientsEnergizing Lemon IngredientsPurifying Apple Ingredients
Lemon has Lemon Fruit & Passionflower extracts, Apple has kiwi, orange, grapefruit & apple extracts.
MRP: Rs.110/- for 100ml
I love the transparent bottle packaging, it lets you see the exact quantity plus the colorful beads that can be seen through the bottle look really nice. It has a flip cap and you can control the exact quantity you need per wash. Also the small tiny bottles that come in smaller size are perfect for your handbag or travel.
Lemon has golden yellow and white beads, Berry has pink and white beads and Apple has green beads in it.
Clean & Clear has come up with this beautiful #seetherealme campaign with this Morning Energy range which basically tells the teenage girls to show the world their real self and not be judged by looks, shape, size, colour, clothes, etc. I think it is a fabulous initiative coz the teens is when we are most conscious of the way we look and what people comment, etc. and it is very important for us to stay confident through that age.
Coming to the face wash again, it has small tiny beads which don’t melt, they just wash off and exfoliate a bit gently. I like gel based face washes, they are easy to use and wash off. It foams well, smells amazing, and is actually great to lift your sleepy head in the mornings!
It won’t remove your waterproof makeup, etc. but it is not even meant for that. It is a basic, regular face wash that refreshes you and removes oil and dirt. It is targeted towards the college girls and works perfect for them.
I love the Brightening Berry, smells so yumm! These are affordable, easy to carry and come in a range of sizes and variants. Absolutely recommend this to the college going girls, the smallest bottle is perfect for your handbag.
The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub, Body Butter Review
Hi guys,
A few weeks ago The Body Shop launched their new Fuji Green Tea Range with Miss Malini & Jacqueline Fernandez at The Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai. I have created this short vlog from the event for you guys..
The Body Shop India also sent us this lovely hamper which had their new Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub & Body Butter, Green Tea Bags, a glass brewer and a mug, also a cute Japanese hand fan.
I have been using the Body Scrub & Body Butter since quite a few days now, and here is my review 🙂
FUJI GREEN TEA™ BODY SCRUB
What the Company claims: Perfect for cleansing and exfoliating, the crisp and refreshing scent of Fuji Green Tea™ Body Scrub helps to lift away dead skin cells, detox the body, and prepare skin for moisture. Discover more about the Green Tea Ceremony → • Lifts away dead skin cells • Infused with replenishing green tea from Japan • For healthy looking skin • Enriched with Community Fair Trade Honey from Ethiopia
MRP: Rs.1295/- for 250ml
How to use: Apply to damp skin in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly for refreshingly smooth skin. For best results, use two to three times a week.
Ingredients:
Now I have tried many body scrubs from coffee to sea salt and sugar, etc., but mostly all the body scrubs are oil based i.e. the have almond oil or olive oil, etc as their base. Though the base oil leaves the skin moisturized but sometimes it is difficult to get rid of and when it is humid, I prefer a light, non greasy feeling on my skin.
The Body Shop always makes gel based body scrubs which are easy to use and do not leave a heavy oily feeling on the skin, the Wild Argan Oil Body Scrub was one such scrub. And coming to this Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub, it is even more light and smells very refreshing.
It is a transparent gel base with small white particles and green beads. I am not a fan of green tea smell but this actually smells very light and refreshing and not at all of strong green tea which I had thought it would.
I like the slightly curved top packaging with a steel cap and a transparent see through tub.It is very gentle when it comes to exfoliating and leaves my skin squeaky clean with a hint of the refreshing smell.
I quite like the body scrub, and it is one of my favourite body scrubs now.
FUJI GREEN TEA™ BODY BUTTER
Smooth on replenishing hydration, while detoxing body and soul, with the crisp and refreshing scent of Mini Fuji Green Tea™ Body Butter. Discover more about the Green Tea Ceremony. • Intense hydration for all skin types • 24-hr hydration • Lightweight texture • With revitalizing green tea from Japan • For healthier feeling skin • Enriched with Community Fair Trade Shea Butter from Ghana
MRP: Rs.1095/- for 200ml
How to use: Massage into skin. Be generous! It works even better when applied straight after a bath or shower. Insider’s tip: Massage into skin after using the Fuji Green Tea Body Scrub to help your moisturizer penetrate better.
Ingredients:
Now I have never been into body butters, I prefer body lotions always, coz I find body butters very rich on my skin. I do use them in winters when my skin is very dry but for rest of the time, I like body lotions which are light and absorb easily.
This is the first Body Butter from The Body Shop which I absolutely loved coz it is super light in texture and does not at all feel rich like butter.
It comes in a round tub packaging like all other The Body Shop Body Butters. It is light green in color and though butter like in texture, blends really well and gets absorbed instantly with no greasiness left behind.
Again has a light, refreshing smell and when the body scrub and body butter are used together, the smell lingers on for quite some time.
The skin stays hydrated and moisturized throughout the day, I don’t really reapply but if you have very dry skin, you can always reapply at night.
The entire range consists of Exfoliating Soap, Eau De Cologne, Body Sorbet, Body Scrub, Body Lotion, Body Wash and Body Butter. I absolutely love the Eau De Cologne, it is so refreshing and smells amazing.
They have a 20% off when you buy 3 products from this range offer going on currently on their site. I absolutely recommend trying this range and especially the body scrub and body butter if you are already into scrubbing and using body butters. Even if you are someone who prefers lotions, do check out the body butter tester if you have a Body Shop store around coz this is their lightest body butter. You can always get the body lotion otherwise. I am eyeing the Exfoliating Soap and the Eau De Cologne from this range next.
Rating:
Quality: 4.25/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 4/5
Have you tried the new Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Range yet?
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Mineral Compact SPF 50+ Review
What the Company claims: 100% mineral and compact MAXimum photoprotection
For: Sensitive or sun-intolerant skin
Very fair skin with freckles
Skin allergic to chemical filters
Weakened skin, sensitive to UV rays (after a dermatological procedure)
Pigmentation problems
Benefits: Guarantees optimum UVA/UVB protection against the harmful effects of the sun (sunburn, etc.)
Combats premature cutaneous ageing and prevents the appearance of brown spots
Evens out the complexion and reduces blemishes for an immediate healthy glow effect
Soft, non-greasy, non-sticky texture, easy to apply. Powdery finish
Excellent tolerance.
Product + :
Case fit with a mirror and a sponge: CONVENIENT and COMPACT
SPF 50+/UVA 24
Fragrance-free
Paraben-free
Preservative-free
Resists water and perspiration
Photostable
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
The combination of mineral anti-UVA/anti-UVB screens in Photoderm MAX Compact offers both optimum protection against the harmful effects of the sun (sunburn, sun intolerance, etc.) and excellent skin tolerance.
Instructions: Several times a day – When exposed to the sun
Apply evenly and liberally before exposure (a smaller amount of product reduces the level of photoprotection). Re-apply frequently, before and after swimming, rubbing and playing sports.
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.2500/- for 10g
I have been using this mineral compact sunscreen since quite some time now. This one is in the shade ‘Teint Claire- Light Colour’. I have only seen the other shade ‘Gold’ in white packaging but I am not sure of the shade.
I love the bright yellow packaging, appropriate for a sunscreen! It comes in a compact form with mirror on one side and a white sponge in the compartment down.
It is in cream form and you need to take the product on the sponge and apply it liberously covering your entire face, remember the less product you use, the less sun protection you would be getting. It is very easy to apply and blend. It settles on the face in sometime and does not leave any greasiness. Also, a few sunscreens make me sweat a lot, this did not! If you have oily skin, you will need to powder it of course coz this is cream based.
The only problem is the shade, it is very light and has a pink/grey undertone, so I need to use my skin shade compact powder on top to balance and match the color. But using a compact works and it does not look stark white later one. It will even out your skin tone and redness and the compact will mattify and give some coverage. So the combination of this sunscreen and a compact powder can be a perfect everyday combination which is what I have been using every single day.
I love the fact that it is Fragrance-free, Paraben-free and Preservative-free, and also water and sweat proof. It gives a very high sun protection of SPF 50+ and also protects from UVA rays. It also protects from sun burn and tanning. I haven’t tanned ever since I am using it.
Overall I would say, I absolutely love it and recommend it. It is slightly pricey but then it will also last a long time since it is 10g. It is available online on Nykaa and Purplle. The only problem is the shade, a compact is required to match it to skin and oily skin will definitely need a powder to set it.
Rating:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money : 4/5
Availability: 3.75/5
If you read the previous post, you know we went to Trident BKC yesterday for lunch as it was Mr. Husband’s birthday.
I wore this pretty pastel blue floral off shoulder dress. I loved the dress but it is actually a bit loose and the sleeves were dropping, so kind of uncomfortable. I will have to find a way to alter it or fix it somehow. I love the pastel blue color and the floral print though, off shoulder is very IN trend these days.
I paired it with my new silver Forever 21 loafers and kept it minimal and silver in terms of accessories too. I wore this layered silver infinity necklace and a silver hamsa hand harness, my first hamsa 🙂
Dress, Necklace: HERE
Hand Harness: HERE
Shoes: Forever 21
Food Review: Lunch Buffet & Cocktails at O22, Trident BKC
Hi guys,
It was my husband’s birthday yesterday and we went to O22 at Trident BKC. We had buffet and there was a special cocktails promotion going on, so I tried one cocktail too, hubby did not since he had a doctor’s appointment later on.
I loved how the lunch buffet was a good mix from Indian to continental to a hint of street food. A perfect balance of veg and non veg dishes when it came to main course. Only when it came to desserts, there were just 2 options in eggless and there was ice cream, where as rest 10 options were all with egg 🙁
I made this small vlog, I hope you like it..
The veg and non veg salad options were equal and both had a separate dedicated table. One table was just all types of cheese and crackers.
I loved the salads. We were served Paneer Tikka and some Kebabs as appetizers, but they went cold by the time we went to get the salads. We did not get it exchanged though, hubby did not want to have the appetizers, I had one of each to try. I liked the Paneer Tikka but not the kebab.
There was a live Pav Bhaji counter where the chef made it fresh for everyone. And it was the best and yummiest Pav Bhaji I had ever had!! I had that twice, couldn’t resist 😀
Yummiest Pav Bhaji
The main course was ok, I did not have much of it. I liked the tomato rice.
I had this ‘Red Arrow’ cocktail which was a blend of strawberries, cranberry and basil with a hint of white balsamic in Ciroc vodka. It was refreshing with the perfect hint of vodka blended in the flavours.
Red Arrow
When it came to desserts, there was Fresh Fruit Cake and Lychee Baked Yogurt in eggless. I tried those and Honey Crunch ice cream. Loved the Lychee Baked Yogurt, cake was light and fluffy but I would have loved more fruits in it. Ice cream was very creamy with perfect sugar, not being over sweet.
Lychee Pista Baked Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Cake
They got me Tiramisu and Gelato in eggless option. I have had it before and it tasted exactly the same.The best Tiramisu I have ever had. (had it only here before :D) Coffee and mascarpone was balanced, again not over sweet, light and fluffy, just the way it should be. And with the perfect presentation of course.
Tiramisu & Gelato
Overall, an amazing lunch and I would definitely recommend the lunch buffet at O22 whenever you are around and searching a buffet option. I would love to try their Sunday brunch the next time.
Lunch Buffet Price: Rs.2050/- + taxes per person
Timings: 12.30 to 3.30pm
Cocktails: Rs.900/- excluding taxes
What are your favourite lunch buffet options in Mumbai? Do let me know.
P.S: I was invited for the lunch but it has not affected my opinion.
I got some stuff from Nykaa and Amazon, it’s been a few months though that I recorded this video. I was waiting since a long time to upload it coz it was something or the other coming up in between.
Sorry I forgot to use the mic in the first half, so the focus noise 🙁
Let’s see what all I picked from Nykaa.com
Whisper Sanitary Pad Ultra Clean XL Wings (30S) – Rs. 310 La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Corrective Unclogging Anti Imperfection Care (40ml) – Rs. 1300 Free La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Maybelline Color Sensational Pink Alert in POW4 3.9gm – Rs. 425 L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Spring Rossette 4.2gm – Rs. 740 (On discount :p) Colorbar Definer Lip Liner in Berry Rose 1.45gm – Rs. 599 Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Brush- Purple/Black – Rs. 1099 (It’s expensive :o) Hill Fresh Grapefruit Rush Body Wash 200ml – Rs. 199 Oisis Make Me Happy Bath & Shower Gel 300ml – Rs. 249 2 of Bare Essentials Nail Polish Remover Pads – Rs. 198 (99 each) Lux Velvet Touch Moisturizing Body Wash 100ml – Rs. 120 Vega Premium Eyelash Curler – Rs. 99 Fair & Lovely BB Cream 9gm – Rs. 49 Basicare Self Holding Rollers Large (Pack Of 4) – Rs. 200 Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser – Rs. 95 Aroma Magic Turmeric Cleanser – Rs. 135 Christine Valmy Val Clean II 50ml – Rs. 195
And coming to Amazon.in, if you have noticed Amazon started with their luxury beauty department where they stock all high end brands. I got a chance to try out the luxury beauty department and this is what I got:
Kama Ayurveda Mridual Soap-Free Facial Cleanser 40g- Rs.295/- Forest Essentials Kashmiri Saffron and Neem Delicate Facial Cleanser 200ml – Rs. 975
I wanted to try these both since a long time but never really went to the store for just 1 product and you know how it is with Forest Essentials, once you go into the store, you want everything and get confused most of the times 😀 I am glad we can buy these Luxury Beauty brands including a few which are not available in India, on Amazon.in now 🙂
I hope you liked my haul, do let me know if you want any specific review first. I will try and use them before, coz there are still a few reviews in line already :/
What is your favourite product? What did you shop recently?
About Skin18: SKIN18 believes in skincare instead of makeup. Skincare products feed natural ingredients and nutrition to your skin while makeup is considered as a coverage. A lady may not have perfect features but still look charming with beautiful skin, imagine a young girl with smaller eyes and big nose will still look good at the age of 18. Founder of Skin18 concerns about her skin the most, and our mission here is to bring you products that will makes you look forever 18. It is the best to start your skincare as early as possible but there is never too late just like having exercise for a healthy body.
And I absolutely agree, for me it always good skin that is important than layering and hiding it with makeup. If you have good skin, you always look good with or without makeup.
Taking care of the skin is of utmost importance for me, and I would always recommend skin care first than makeup. Korean skin care products are known from years and years. I have tried a lot of them before too from Memebox, BB Cream Shop, Cosmetic- love and brands like Skin79, Lioele, Innisfree, b.liv, etc.
This time, it’s a new site called Skin18.com and it is all about face masks. Face masks are a very important step in Korean skin care and the serums and essence the mask comes soaked in benefit the skin a lot. All you need is some 10-15 minutes to soak your skin in the amazing essences of the masks at least once a week and your skin will thank you for that 😀
I got some 15-16 masks from them including the 3 step masks and also 2 ampoules from them. I have been trying this out one by one every week. I am loving the masks untill now and I think I will love each and every one of these :p
I love their site, it is easy to navigate and shop and I got my stuff in 10 days without any customs issues! I am definitely planning a haul from them, a few things on my wishlist already.
I have something for you guys as well! This time, it’s an international giveaway, I have done this one after a long time. Also I am announcing the previous giveaway winners by tom, I am really sorry for the whole delay coz of the accident, etc.
We will have 3 winners! 3 of you can win this set below..
It is a Rafflecopter giveaway after a long time, all the rules are mentioned in the widget, just enter your details in it.
Visibly reduces scars resulting from surgery, injury, burns, acne and stretch marks in 8 weeks (Results depend on the length, skin type, age and location of the scar)
An easy to use, greaseless gel that helps scars appear softer and smoother.
Formulated with Cepalin and Allantoin (a proprietary botanical extract that restores your skin’s wellness).
Mederma® is the No.1 Doctor recommended product in USA for scars.
MRP: Rs.385/- for 10g, Rs.700/- for 20g (Buy HERE)
As you guys know, I met with an accident in January and had surgery stitch marks on both my legs, on the right knee and left ankle predominantly. Usually the senior surgeons do the main internal surgery and the stitching is left to juniors and interns and the stapling or stitching if not done well, the skin forms a mount there. Now at that moment, nobody cares about the skin, as the main internal surgery is very, very crucial especially the surgeons are least bothered about the skin or scars.
Also the skin on my left arm was completely bruised and even though it was not a stitch mark, the mark was even darker and deeper.
There was this main big cut on my knee and two smaller ones at the left side of the bigger cut. The skin there had formed a mount and as per what I read online, fresh scars are easier to fade when treated immediately. I ordered Bio Oil and was using it ever since my stapled were removed, twice a day on all of my scars. It kept the skin moisturised and that helps coz otherwise if your skin feels stretched, you kind of feel like itching on the area.
I used Bio Oil for a little more than a month, but did not see any visible results or improvements. Bio Oil has Vitamin E and I also read that sometimes Vitamin E Then I read about Mederma and I thought why not try this too, as I was trying all possible ways for the scars to lighten.
Now the Mederma pack mentioned for fresh scars, it has to be used twice a day for 8 weeks to see results. I used it for more than 2 months, and I did see results.
My surgery stitch marks went from black to light brown and the mount on the skin (called ‘keloids’) on the biggest cut is almost gone, now there are two smaller cuts which I am hoping settle down soon too. (I am not saying it is only coz of Mederma coz with time, they were anyway going to lighten) I met a dermat at an event and I asked her about it, she told me cortison injections need to be injected on keloids and I freaked out. I did not want any injections, as I have already suffered a lot and everything freaks me out now :/
I was surprised how by only using Mederma, the biggest cut had subsided a lot and almost faded too. Now the bruises on my left arm and the two smaller cuts near right knee and the bigger left ankle one are still brown and I hope they lighten too.
I am using this since a long, long time now, though I took a break in between. But, the results are very slow! I would say Mederma Gel definitely works but it takes forever, so one has to be patient.
Also, it is definitely on the expensive side, but when you want to get rid of the scars without going through cosmetic surgery or taking injections, etc, then slow and steady is probably the way to go.
It is a transparent gel, with an unpleasant smell. I would say going easy with the quantity applied, as it is very expensive! It forms a layer on the skin and when you have a bath next, the layer kind of peels off like the dead skin coming out when you rub your skin.
I am not sure how it actually works, like renews the skin cells and layers or what, but if you are looking for something for your acne scars and surgery stitch marks, this will surely help lighten them.
Again, the scars won’t go away completely and also don’t expect overnight magic as it took me about 5-6 months to only lighten the scars. Also, on old scars, it might even take longer.
I am not sure if it works on stretch marks, I can say it works on acne scars, burn marks and stitch marks.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Have you tried using Mederma? Bio Oil did not work for on my surgery marks, what else have you tried for scars which actually worked?
