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Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream Review

Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream Review

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Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream Review

By Archana

Hi all,

Today I am reviewing the night cream from Biotique’s Anti Ageing Skin care routine – Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream. This night cream is especially formulated to keep your skin youthful and prevent ageing. Let’s move on to the review and see whether it fulfills its claims.

Products claims: Wheat Germ Oil is one of the most sensitive oils in the botanical world, a natural antioxidant with more Vitamin E than any other natural oil. This rich-feeling, firming cream is blended with pure wheat germ, sunflower and almond oils, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and extracts of carrot and galangal to moisturize and strengthen skin for a more vital, resilient, younger appearance.

Ingredients: Ankurit Genhun Seed – 5%, Gajar Seed – 1%, Badam Oil – 1%, Kulanjan Rhizome – 0.25%, Khubani Seed Oil – 0.5%, Sunflower oil – 2.5%, Purified Water – Q.S

Directions to use: Gently smooth over cleansed face with upward strokes, night.

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

Packaging: The night cream comes in a simple, white plastic tub with a green screw-on lid. The tub is housed inside an outer carton. All the product details are listed on the carton. If you wish to travel with it, you can discard the carton and carry only the tub as it will be compact.

Texture and fragrance: The cream is white in color with a whipped, smooth cream like consistency. It has a mild fragrance, almost unnoticeable.

My experience: I have been using this night cream along with the other products from the same range – the serum and day cream. This night cream has a very smooth texture and on applying it takes a while to get absorbed. I need to massage for a couple of minutes for the cream to sink in completely. Which is how I feel a night cream should be. It should have a massagable consistency as a little massage every night can improve blood circulation and firm the skin.

There was no immediate results I could observe on the first few days. But after 2-3 weeks, I can feel my skin is more nourished, smooth and healthy. It has plumped up my skin and made it younger and soft. I had some fine lines on my forehead. It has helped to smooth them out. Though they haven't vanished completely. I think it might take two more tubs to completely erase them.

The cream majorly contains wheatgerm oil which is perfect for sensitive skin. I haven’t faced any breakouts while using this cream. I also observed that it helps to soothe sunburns and redness and irritations.

Though, its an anti-ageing cream, it doesn’t mean only ageing people need to use it. The cream can be used by any age group to keep the skin youthful and prevent ageing.

Pros:

* Nice, smooth, massageable consistency for a night cream.

* Nourishes the skin from deep within.

* Makes skin soft, smooth and healthy.

* Plumps up skin and makes it youthful.

* Doesn’t cause breakouts.

* Soothes sunburns, redness and irritations.

* Affordable.

Cons:

* Might not suit very acne-prone skin.

Rating: 4.3/5

Verdict: Overall, Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream is a good, affordable night cream to keep your skin youthful and prevent signs of ageing. It takes time to show results but being an ayurvedic product it is safe and works well in the long run.

Editor’s Note: This sounds good for winters.

Have you tried the Biotique Bio Wheat Germ Youthful Nourishing Night Cream?

ZA True White Cleansing Foam, Toner, Night Cream Review

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ZA True White Cleansing Foam, Toner, Night Cream Review

Hey guys,

I had reviewed my favourite moisturizer these days HERE. i.e ZA True White Day Protector. I have been trying the cleansing foam, toner and night cream from the same range since quite some time and would be reviewing those today.

About the ZA range by Shiseido : ZA (pronounced as zi:ei) True White features three best whitening ingredients –Revolutionary 4MSK Formula penetrates deep within the skin to diminish the formation of excessive melanin, reduce blemishes & dark spots that are visible on the surface giving an even-toned radiance.

Vitamin C Complex with a potent combination of APM (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) and VC-IP (Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate) lightens the deep rooted melanin pigments to restore skin’s translucence.

The range is enriched with exclusive SPA ingredients like Natural Spring Water from the foothills of Mount Cazzaro in Tuscany, Italy, Trehalose and White Lily extract to give unparalleled moisture to the skin. Its Prism Enhancer System removes unwanted dead corneal cells and allows for maximum diffusion of light on the skin’s surface making it radiant with brightness.

ZA True White Cleansing Foam

What the Company claims: A whitening cleansing foam that provides essential care for moisturized translucent skin.

How to: Squeeze a small amount onto palm and work into a lather using cool or lukewarm water. Gently massage over face in circular motion. Rinse thoroughly.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.349/- for 100g (Available for Rs.339/- HERE)

It comes with a flip cap packaging. It is the creamiest face wash I have ever seen or used, like literal cream! It has small brown granules which help in light exfoliation and not harsh. It cleanses well and even removes your basic makeup.

Only issue being, I find it slightly drying, though thats the case with most cream based face washes. I generally like gel based ones for the same reason. But still it was the least drying and the most creamy cream based face wash. I would not recommend it for dry skin, unless you are used to cream based face washes. But would work great with oily combination skin, with some moisturizer above it, of course.

Rating: 3.75/5

ZA True White Toner

What the Company claims: A whitening toner for moisturized translucent skin.

How to: Smooth an appropriate amount over face with hand or cotton pad after cleansing.

Ingredients:

MRP: Rs.699/- for 150ml

Its a runny watery liquid, has a soft floral smell and does not dry out the skin even though it has alcohol.

I am not much of a toner person. I know people always recommend the CTM routine, but I am more into facial mists. Toner is not really my thing. Though it helps in cleaning and tightening pores,etc. I have not seen any major difference with/without toners on my skin. Or may be I am never regular enough with toners.

I definitely prefer alcohol free toners, as alcohol totally rips the moisture from the skin. There are not many options in India as far as good alcohol free toners are concerned. If you are into the CTM routine and tone regularly and are ok with toners having alcohol, do give this a try. I did not see too much of a difference though. Might work more for people with oily skin.

Rating: 3/5

ZA True White Night Cream

What the Company claims: This whitening Night Cream works hard while you are fast asleep. Gives high Whitening effect by diminishing melanisation, dark sports, blemish marks and patchiness to reveal translucent, clear skin; and Moisturizing effect by removing excess surface cells, while deeply hydrating skin from inside-out.

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.

MRP: Rs.999/- for 40g

It comes in jar packaging like the ZA True White Day Cream. It has a gel like texture and is water based. It gets completely absorbed into the skin and there is no greasiness with this.

You don’t even need too much product, but just a pea sized amount. This will best suit people with oily skin. If you have dry skin and prefer light creams, then you will like it. But if you love heavy rich creams at night, this won’t be enough in terms of moisturization. I like water based creams especially in summers. Though at times I prefer richer ones when I feel my skin looks dry and needs hydration and moisture.

I did not find it deeply hydrating as claimed but it did help in healing a few acne spots faster. Worth a try.

Rating: 3.5/5

My favourite from the ZA Range is still the True White Day Protector, followed by the Cleansing Foam, Night Cream and Toner.

Have you tried the ZA skincare range ? If yes, what is your favourite ? If no, what would you like to try first ?

P.S: PR Samples. Honest Review.

Kaya Overnight Skin Replenisher Review

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Kaya Super Orange Bloom Overnight Skin Replenisher Review
I had posted about Kaya’s 15 new products HERE. Overnight Skin Replenisher is one of them.
Busy lifestyle, constant application of make-up and the weather conditions can really play havoc on your perfect complexion and make your skin look dull and lifeless! To rejuvenate and reinvigorate your skin, Kaya has launched the Super Orange Bloom range, a special skin care line consisting of multi-vitamin complex that revives dull and lifeless skin, effectively making it bright and radiant. This unique and revolutionary formula awakens and purifies the skin with a refreshing feel of orange bloom, anti-oxidant and moisturizing benefits.

Overnight Skin Replenisher is a light, rich-textured night cream that contains effective Skin Awakening elements like Vitamins B3, B5, A, C & E suitable for all skin types. This specially formulated cream offers anti-oxidant and skin renewal benefits that work best during night time. It not only helps to revive and revitalize dull skin but also boosts skin texture and gives clarity.

Ingredients & Directions:

Some ingredients info I got from Google:

Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is is a traditional whitening and anti-acne active ingredient.
Isohexadecane- emollient
Caprylic capric triglyceride- A mixed triester derived from coconut oil and glycerin
Isopropyl myristate/Liquid paraffin- emollient
Imperata cylindrica- also known as speargrass in West Africa, alang-alang in Asia, and cogongrass in America
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate- A stable, lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that functions as an antioxidant
Retinol is pure and active Vitamin A
Nicotinamide is a water-soluble amide form of niacin (nicotinic acid or vitamin B3)
Disodium EDTA- used as a preservative and stabilizer
Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E, a natural skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant
Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5, used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound

Priced at Rs. 890/- for 50 ml

It comes in a glass jar with orange packaging..has a white lid in between..


Its a thick white cream with a quite refreshing citrusy smell..but it feels matte and powdery once blended..just like the Pond’s White Beauty Day Cream..so its completely non greasy.

Skin feels well moisturised..and hydrated and supple the next day too.

Pros:

1. Non greasy and sinks into the skin.
2. Leaves skin well hydrated and supple.
3. Skin feels smooth and matte the next day too.
4. Love the citrusy smell.
5. Some ingredients are quite good.
6. Qty is good..you just need a pea sized amount..so would last long.

Cons:

1. Expensive.
2. Glass jar packaging..not travel friendly and unhygienic.
3. No major remarkable change.
4. Only key ingredients mentioned.
5. Availability is an issue..only available at Kaya stores or online on kayaclinic.com or healthkart.com

Overall its a decent night cream..keeps skin hydrated and fresh..but do not expect magical results..would suit dry skin more..

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 3.25/5

Would I buy it again: Not sure..

By the way Romwe is back with some amazing offers and free gifts for Easter..

Romwe Galaxy Souvenirs & Upto 70% OFF for you this Easter:
Galaxy bowtie for orders over $40
Galaxy collar for orders over $70
Galaxy bag for orders over $100

From 27/03/2013 to 29/03/2013

Which night cream is your HG ? Have you tried Kaya Skin care products ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Pond’s launches gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

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Pond’s launches gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

Awaken to the Glow of Gold with
New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules

Real gold serum concentrate and a rich vitamin complex infused in little capsules to recapture your youthful radiance.

Ask a woman what bothers her most about her skin and chances are that she will say dryness. It’s true; dryness is a common problem for women, regardless of skin type. However, what they don’t know is that as they age the skin dryness is a symptom and not the problem itself.

At Pond’s, we took up the task to study this deep rooted problem. What we found in our research was startling. The dryness women experience when they are young is different from the dryness when their skin starts ageing. And dry skin is more prone to dullness. So, we asked ourselves, how could we help women combat this dryness and recapture their youthful glow?

The Pond’s Institute knows that dry skin is different and struggles more to recapture the radiance of youth. That’s why Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Richproducts, infused with real gold serum concentrate, are especially designed for dry skin to provide the extra, rich care it needs to recapture the radiance of youth.

New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules
For the first time from Pond’s, luxurious and high-performance nighttime formulation with real gold serum concentrate and a rich vitamin complex is captured for you in the New Pond’s gold radiance™Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules. As your skin goes through a lot during the day, the little capsule with combined gold serum concentrate and vitamin complex deeply* nourishes dry skin cells overnight. Its anti-ageing ingredient CLA also fights the tell-tale signs of ageing, so that you wake up youthful and glowing.
The little capsules are not only effective but also easy to apply. Before going to bed, just break open a capsule and gently massage the rich formulation on your skin with upward circular motion.Use it every evening as part of your daily skincare routine.

The New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules is an introduction to our wholesome range of products.It includes Ultra Rich Day Cream with high performance real gold serum concentrate to keep you glowing through the day.Also, Ultra Rich Serum with potent anti-ageing ingredients gives your skin the extra care it needs to recapture its youthful radiance.

Pond’s recommends using these 3 products together forming your own little regime. It will make sure your dry skin stays deeply nourished and you achieve the best results.

Day Regime: For a glowing start to the day
Step 1:Get rid of the impurities on your skin with Pond’s gold radiance™ Facial Foam or Self Foaming Cleanser
Step 2: Treat your skin with Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Serum and then apply Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Day Cream over it.

Night Regime: To recapture youthful radiance overnight

Step 1: Thoroughly cleanse your skin to remove any impurities withPond’s gold radiance™ Facial Foam or Self Foaming Cleanser
Step 2: Massage your skin with the new Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules every evening

TheNew Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsulesis now available at leading retail outlets across India and priced at Rs. 2499 for 12ml.
So, treat your skin with the New Pond’s gold radiance™ Ultra Rich Night Treatment Capsules and recapture your youthful radiance overnight.

*in epidermal layer of skin 

The Nature’s Co – Night Regime Kit

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The Nature’s Co – Night Regime Kit

The Nature’s Co – Night Regime Kit, it’s a beautiful white jute pouch which consists of all the products essential for a Night Regime. By following this regime one can get a youthful glow at the rise of each day.

The products included in this pouch are:

Mixed Fruit Cleansing Cream (new*)
Rose Hydrating Facial Mist
White Tea Night Cream
White Rose Under Eye Gel

AND a FREE NIGHT PILLOW (Lavender Fragrance also new*)

[MRP of the Kit is: Rs 1675/-]

Buying the products individually would cost Rs 1910 in total. All our online shoppers now get 15% off as they do not get to endure the in-store luxuries. We also now offer Cash On Delivery services, however only applicable in India.

All the four products sound nice..and the night pillow too..!

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New Pond’s Age Miracle – Product details and pictures

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New Pond’s Age Miracle – Product details and pictures

UNLOCKING THE SECRET OF LASTING YOUTH

The Pond’s Institute combined the power of up to 6 bio-actives to create the youth-enhancing miracle that is New Intelligent Pro Cell Complex™. The 6 bio-actives work in combination with each other and with the natural processes of your skin, to comprehensively ensure that age simply cannot catch up.

· CLA: Miraculous ingredient that stimulates skin cells, thus promoting faster cellular turnover.

· Retinol: Best proven ingredient that works within skin, influencing and enhancing skin’s ability to produce collagen and repair itself.

· Two Retinol Boosters: Work with each other to boost the efficacy of Retinol, accelerating and enhancing skin’s ability to act younger, through epidermal rejuvenation.

· Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): Gently exfoliates skin by accelerating removal of skin-dulling dead cells. Skin appears smoother and clears the way for renewed skin cells from within.

· Glycerine: Restores and enhances skin’s moisture level for softer, visibly plumper and younger looking skin.

· 12HSA: Works deep within skin to renew skin cells and adapt to the unique genetic framework of skin.

The unveiled Pond’s Age Miracle Range

Pond’s Age Miracle Cell ReGEN™ Day Cream SPF 15 PA++ (50g at Rs.399/-, 35g at Rs.299 & 10g at Rs.99/-)

Daily use luxe feel moisturizing Day Cream, which is the must have secret to keep them guessing what your real age is. Helps renew skin cells so fast, that age simply cannot catch up. Skin looks instantly brighter and youthful from the first application. Use daily to see truly youthful and radiant skin bloom from within, with visible reduction in wrinkles, fine lines, sagging and age spots.

Pond’s Age Miracle Deep Action Night Cream (50g at Rs. 399/-)

Does all the hard work while you sleep. Slather on this night cream and while you sleep, let Pond’s Age Miracle Deep Action Night Cream work hard to repair accumulated damage, promote cellular turnover and help your skin rejuvenate itself.

Lakme Fruit Moisture Strawberry Night Cream Review

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Lakme Fruit Moisture Skin Renewal Night Cream with Strawberry,Kiwi and Passionfruit Review




What the Company claims: Fight Winter Dryness while you sleep with Lakmé Strawberry Night Crème
 Wake up to youthful skin with this ultra-nourishing blend of juicy strawberries, 4 Hydrating Agents & 1 Anti-oxidant. Formulated with Nutritiv Moisture Technology, it works with your skin’s natural night-time revival process and implants your cells with moisture for 12-long hours. So when you wake up after a good night’s sleep, you skin will look nourished and youthful.

Ingredients:

  MRP: Rs.130/- for 50g

Its a pink colored thick cream with a very strong artificial strawberry scent. Though its thick it does gets absorbed into the skin in a few minutes. It keeps the skin supple and moisturised until the next morning but it does not do anything else. It has this new twisted Lakme packaging..but the only thing is the opening of the tub being narrow at the top..it becomes difficult to take the cream when its half over.

Pros:

1. Keeps skin supple and moisturised.
2. Gets absorbed within a few minutes.
3. Did not break me out.
4. Its more suitable for dry skin or in winters. I guess people with dry skin might like it more.
5. Economical..since the product lasts long.

Cons:

1. Tub packaging and narrow mouth makes it difficult to use when half over.
2. Strong artificial strawberry smell.
3. It does not do anything except keep the skin moisturised..and that even my normal moisturiser when used at night would do..I did not see any change in my skin at all.

Overall its an ok product. But my HG Himalaya Night Cream works more for me and I am quite happy with that.

Rating:

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

Overall Rating: 3/5

Would I buy it again: No

P.S: Product gifted by brand.

Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream Review

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Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream Review

I had not used any night creams till now. And this is my 1st one and I am glad I did.

What the Company claims :
Action: A daily-use night cream, enriched with vitamins and essential oils. Nourishes the skin with vitalisers, nutrients, and moisture.

Usage: Massage gently over cleansed face at night before retiring.

Indications :
Dry, lackluster skin
Skin exposed to harsh environmental conditions and pollution

Composition:
Revitalizing Night Cream contains the following ingredients:

Pyrus malus (Crab Apple, Seva) has cooling, soothing and keratolytic properties. It reduces inflammation and removes the dead skin fragments.

Triticum sativum (Common Wheat, Godhuma) helps in proper drainage of secretions from the sebaceous and other glands of the skin and thereby helps in preventing black heads. It contains natural antioxidants which protect the skin.

Citrus limon (Lemon, Nimbaka) is a rich natural source of vitamin C. It protects the skin from oxidative damage and helps in preventing pruritis. Its essential oils, acts as astringents.

Lilium polyphyllum (White Lily, Ksirakakoli) has soothing, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato, Raktamaci) is a rich source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, which have an effective antioxidant action.

Each gram contains : Exts {Mahanimbu(Citrus grandis),Nimbaka(Citrus Limon), Tamatar(Solanum lycopersicum)} 30mg.Seva(Pyrus malus)30mg,Godhuma(Triticum sativum)20mg,Ksirakakoli(Lilum polyphyllum) 20mg.
Inactives: Phenoxyethanol, Methyparaben, propylparaben

MRP: Rs.90/- for 25g and Rs.170/- for 50g

It comes in a small flat tub. It has medium consistency and a light smell. It comes covered with a seal on top.

Pros:

1. Skin feels soft and smooth the next day.
2. It does not make huge false claims…its just for repairing the skin and skin does feel soothed.
3. Did not break me out.
4. Will suit all skin types.
5. Economical.
6. Has all natural extracts of white lily.tomato,lemon and wheat.
7. A little bit is enough..so its going to last long.
8. The thing I like about Himalaya and Biotique is that their shelf life is 3 years which I find great as even if you stop using it or keep it somewhere and forget it..you wont have to throw it away coz of expiry when you find it..happens with me lot of time :p
9. With regular use..skin does even out and feel better.

Cons:

1. Takes a little time to get absorbed but since it is to be used at night..I don’t mind it.
2. Comes in a tub and you have to use your fingers.
3. Has parabens as preservative.

Overall my skin loves it…and its my Holy Grail night cream !

Rating:

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

Overall rating: 4.75/5

Would I buy it again: For sure..!

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