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Garnier Body Cocoon Review

December 30, 2010UncategorizedBody Lotion, Dry skin, Garnier, Moisturiser, Normal skin, Reviews, Skin CareBhumika

Garnier Body Cocoon Review

I know many of you have tried it and I have got mixed reviews..some love it and it their HG and some hate it..well I found it to be somewhere in between.

What the Company claims :
Is this right for me ? Yes, if your skin feels dry, rough, flaky and tight, Garnier Body Cocoon moisturising lotion will soothe and restore the skin’s suppleness, leaving it feeling unbelievably soft.
How is it different ?
Its creamy yet light texture is instantly absorbed into the skin-enveloping it in a nourishing cocoon of softness, leaving it deliciously fragranced. Its moisturising formula blends selected natural ingredients.
Nutritive fruit oils from apricots, olives, blackcurrants and avocados to deliver an immediate burst of moisture to the skin.
Visible Results: Dry skin appears transformed Visibly smoother, Noticeably softer. Do not apply on the face.

Garnier Body products use wherever possible, active natural ingredients which have been carefully extracted to preserve their quality and purity.
Have been dermatologically tested to ensure respect to your skin.
Now this is a huge huge claim :p

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis/Palm Oil, Stearyl Heptanoate, Hexyldecanol, Olea Europaea/Olive Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima/Avocado Oil, Prunus Armeniaca/Apricot Kernel Oil, Ribes Nigrum/Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera/Grape Seed Oil, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Caprylate, Triethanolamine, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum/Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

MRP: Rs 89/- for 125 ml and Rs 145/- for 250 ml (which was 75 and 130 before..why the increase in prices !!)

This is a thick white lotion..actually the texture is more like a cream and thats why takes ages for it to come out.
The smell is a bit different and weird but it faints in a few minutes and does not stay for long.

Pros:
1. It moisturises the skin well for my normal body skin.
2. Economical at Rs 89/-
3. Easy to carry around.
4. I like the packaging and the bright orange bottle.
5. Does not leave the skin greasy.

Cons:
1. Takes 5 mins to get absorbed into the skin properly.
2. Would not suit extra dry skin as they would need more moisturisation.
3. Claims are too high and it does not fulfill all.
4. I would expect more qty as this small bottle if used on hands and legs would not even stay for 2-3 weeks.

Rating:

Quality- 3.5/5
Value for money- 3/5
Availabilty- 5/5

Overall rating- 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes..I quite liked it as it does suit my skin.

Have you used this ? Did you like it ?

Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture Lotion Review

December 10, 2010UncategorizedDry skin, Moisturiser, Normal skin, Reviews, Skin Care, VaselineBhumika

Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion claims to be for dry skin and containing soya and oat extracts and Vitamin E.
It is a light white colored lotion and medium in consistency. It has a light smell but leaves behind a perfume type scent.

What the Company claims : Feed your skin with essential nutrients to keep it healthy. Non greasy formula nourishes your skin and leaves it feeling silky soft and smooth. Enriched with protein from Soya and Oat extracts and Vitamin E known to make skin healthy. Get soft,smooth,healthy,nourished skin everyday !

MRP – 20ml @ Rs. 6/-, 40ml @ Rs. 22/-, 100ml @ Rs. 49/-, 300ml @ Rs. 119/-

Directions for use – Apply daily all over the body.

Key Ingredients : Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerine, Petroleum jelly, Vitamin E Acetate.

Pros :
1. Comes in various sizes..so easy to get a smaller one and try and also travel friendly.
2. Spreads easily on hands and legs and moisturises well.
3. Gets easily absorbed and does not give a greasy feeling.
4. Keeps skin moisturised whole day.
5. I kinda trust Vaseline as a brand and especially for winters. All the products so far have worked for me.

Cons :
1. Smells ok.
2. Only key ingredients mentioned.
3. They have increased prices marginally from last year.
4. As the lotion reaches the end,one has to wait for it to come out which takes a lot of time. I store the bottle upside down for that.
5. It is meant for dry skin but I think it would suit normal to combination more as dry skin needs extra moisturisation the Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Moisturisation would work better for them I feel.
6. Does not contain SPF.

I also like the Healthy White Lotion and that does help keep tan at bay and lighten the skin 1 shade if not more.

Overall rating- 3.5/5

Would I buy it again- Yes either this or Healthy White…I like both.

P.S : There is a contest going on for this if you have seen the ad. If you buy the 100 ml or 300 ml pack and sms or mail your 24 hour amazing skin story in 200 words with the UCN code, you stand a chance to win a trip to paris for two, laptops, i pod shuffles or talktime worth 2000/-. Check it out here
No,I have not written. I am not good at writing stories and all :p

So have you used this ? Which lotion you using for winters ?

Lakme Honey and Avocado Winter Perfect Day Lotion Review

December 10, 2010UncategorizedCombination skin, Fruits, Honey, Lakme, Moisturiser, Normal skin, Reviews, Skin CareBhumika

Lakme had come out with their all new Fruit Moisture range around a month back..They have this Honey and Avocado Winter Perfect Day lotion, Honey and Avocado Winter Perfect Day Creme, Peach and Plum Daily Glow Moisturiser and Strawberry, Kiwi and Passion Fruit Skin Renewal Night Creme.

Now back to the Honey and Avocado Lotion.

What the Company claims : This deep penetrating 12-hour moisturiser is packed with the richness of honey and avocado. Honey hydrates and smoothens dry, rough and flaky skin. Avocado with its natural moisturising factor, vitamin A (retinol) and E give you young, radiant and beautiful skin. With added SPF, this moisturiser even protects the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

MRP- 55ml for Rs. 75,
100ml for Rs. 130 &
200ml for Rs. 210

Directions for use : Smooth on a dollop over cleansed face and neck for soft, smooth moisturized skin all day.Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingredients : Aqua, glycerin, mineral oil, stearic acid, palmitic acid, cetearyl octanoate, ethylhexyl palmitate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, cyclopentasilicone, cetyl acetate, glyceryl stearate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, ethylhexyl salicylate, perfume, magnesium aluminium silicate, Shea butter, cocoa seed butter, titanium dioxide, potassium lactate, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hydroxide, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium pca, retinyl palmitate, propylene glycol, honey extract, avocado fruit extract, CI 15985, phenoxyethanol, methyl paraben, butyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben

Actually though it mentions for the face I use this only on my body. It is a light peach color lotion..neither too thick nor too runny.It has a nice fruity smell and it gets instantly absorbed into the skin without any greasiness. It is a very light lotion and does not give a heavy feeling like we have applied anything anytime.

Pros :
1. Very light and gets easily absorbed.
2. Has a nice fruity smell.
3. Comes in different sizes.
4. Cheap and good value for money.
5. Perfect as body lotion for normal to combination skin types.

Cons :
1. Only SPF is mentioned but not how much.
2. Flip cap is ok kinds.
3. Loads of chemicals including parabens.
4. Not very moisturising for dry or super dry skin.

Overall rating- 3/5

Would I buy it again- Hmm…I am not sure. It is a good everyday body lotion but I have lots of things to finish. I wanted to try something from this range..so got this..May be I will if I need. I think people with normal to combination skin should try this once.

Skin types

December 8, 2010UncategorizedAcne, Combination skin, Dry skin, Moisturiser, Normal skin, oily skinned, Skin Care, Skin TypesBhumika

It is very important for us to know the type of skin we have before buying or using any products on our skin..just like a doctor needs to examine the disease or problem before prescribing any medicines. Many people end up buying the wrong products or some which are not at all meant for their skin.

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Skin is basically of three types i .e normal,dry and oily. But there are sub types like combination skin and sensitive skin.

How to determine your skin type :

Wash your face with a mild face wash and pat dry.
After 2-3 hours dab a tissue on your face concentrating more on the T zone i.e your forehead,nose and chin.
Check the tissue and see the following

If the tissue has no trace of oil and your skin feels stretchy,you have dry skin.
If the tissue has traces of oil all over and your skin tends to shine,you have oily skin
If the tissue has no trace of oil and you are comfortable in your skin,you have normal skin.

Now some ppl see traces of oil in some part of the tissue and nothing on the rest,they probably have combination skin which is the most common type. Combination can be oily-normal or oily-dry with oily skin generally on the T zone.
Some people have sensitive skin which reacts easily to some ingredients in the products or some cosmetics. They have to take care of their skin the most. They cannot experiment with products and should stick to natural remedies which suit them well.

Features of different skin types :

Dry skin- It is unable to retain the right amount of moisture. It always appears parched and papery and feels tight and stretchy. One benefit is that this type is less prone to acne but it also gets easily chapped especially in a cold weather. Skin often flakes and it requires frequent moisturisation and a good night cream too. Dry skin if not properly cared for would be more prone to premature fine lines and wrinkles.

Oily skin- This type has over production of sebum by sebaceous glands of the skin. It is excessively oily and greasy and attracts more dirt and dust than the dry skin leading to pimples,blackheads,whiteheads,etc. And thats why the pores should be kept clean by following the cleansing method properly. Washing face with water to keep oil at bay would be recommended but plain water as excessive use of face wash harms the moisture content of the skin. Oily skinned people age more gradually than dry skinned.

Normal skin- This is the best type possible. It has a perfect balance of oil and moisture and there are no dry flakes. The skin is smooth and soft in appearance. But due care should be taken to maintain the suppleness of the skin.

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Combination skin- Here some areas like the cheeks have dry skin and some areas like the T zone have oily skin. Both these areas should be cared for according to their types. But now many products are coming out in the market which are especially made for combination skin like the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture for combination skin.

Sensitive skin- This type of skin gets irritated very quickly and reacts to certain chemicals or strong scents in some cosmetic products. Even waxing,bleaching,tweezing,etc affects the skin and gives rashes.People with such skin should avoid chemicals and stick to natural products.

I would cover skin care and few tried and tested at home remedies in other post.

I have a combination skin which is normal-oily in summers and normal-dry in winters. And my skin is also sensitive to certain things especially waxing,threading,etc..so I need to take proper care of the skin for it not to react.

What type of skin do you have ??

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