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About Arshita

Arshita is beauty blogger from Hyderabad. She is married and also working in Amazon. Apart from being a foodie and fun-lover, she is addicted to pet dogs.

Lotus Herbals Tea Tree Anti Acne Oil Control Face Wash Review

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by Arshita

Good day amigos!
I am today reviewing Lotus Tea Tree & Cinnamon Anti-Acne Oil Control Face Wash. I have never used Lotus face washes, its name got me interested and I thought of giving it a try. So, moving on to the review, here are the details.

Claims:

Lotus Tea Tree & Cinnamon Anti-Acne Oil Control Face Wash is specially formulated for acne-prone and oily-skin. This oil-control anti acne face wash contains Tea Tree oil, Cinnamon and Oak Bark extracts which removes excessive oils while regulating the sebum (oil) production in the skin. These special ingredients in this premium face wash decrease acne-type lesions and combat free radicals leaving the skin fresh, clean and clearer.

Price and quantity:

Rs. 75 for 50 g, Rs. 125 for 80 g.

Key Ingredients:

Tea tree and cinnamon extracts

Usage Directions:

Squeeze a small amount on wet palm of your hand. Apply on wet face with circular motions. Wash off. Use regularly mornings & evenings and follow with Lotus Herbals ACNE GEL for best result.

Shelf life:

3 years.

My Take on Lotus Herbals Tea Tree Face Wash:

Lotus Tea Tree & Cinnamon Anti Acne Oil Control Face Wash is a liquid gel, full with tiny white beads and it comes in a tube with flip top cap. The smell is ridiculously weird; it reminds me of some toothpaste or cough syrup from my childhood (maybe the smell of tea tree and peppermint oil). Anyways, the gel is not so thick, quite runny. That’s why I have to be very careful whenever I pour it on my hand.

A small amount of it will lather pretty well and the beads are also very mild. What really makes this face wash so-so for me is it leaves a slippery effect after rinsing. It takes more than 15 splashes and rubbing off to get the slippery effect out, and yet after that I feel I should wash more.

It cleans the skin very well, once rinsed and pat-dried, I see the squeaky clean skin. Now about controlling oil, it works hardly 4-5 hours (which I feel is quite fine) in summer days. It does not leave my skin dry either (I have normal skin with T-zone oily). It keeps my facial skin well moisturized and at the same time controls oil.

The other good thing about this face wash is it gives a fresh feel after washing off. But, as the product claims about acne, I did not feel any difference or improvements to note down. So, overall it is a so-so face wash for me, because it has too many cons that I cannot overlook.

Why I like this Face Wash?:

Cleans well.
Keeps skin moisture.
Controls oil for some hours.
Good packaging.
Fells refreshing afterwards.
Affordable price.
Travel friendly.

Why I don’t like this Face Wash?:

Contains SLES, Paraben.
Leaves a slippery effect.
Smells weird.
Does nothing for acne.

MABH Rating: 2.8/5.

Do I Recommend?:

Yes, it is a quite good face wash (If you are ready to bear the cons).

Would I Repurchase?:

No. I will search for a better one.

Do you use Tea Tree skincare products? Which is your favorite?

Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Exfoliating Face Wash Review

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by Arshita

Hey friends! I will review Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash (Eucalyptus Leaf Extract) for combination to oily skin now. Yes, I have combination skin with T-zone oily. Now, let’s see the product details.

Claims of the Face Wash:

Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash (Eucalyptus Leaf Extract) is an effective face wash for combination to oily skin that helps to remove excess oil and imperfections and helps to prevent them from re-appearing.
It’s a unique formula blends an alcohol –free gel with active ingredients. Micro-particles exfoliate the dead skin cells. A deep cleansing agent purifies pores and help to prevent imperfection.

Price and quantity:

Rs. 68 for 50 ml.

Key Ingredients:

Eucalyptus Leaf Extract

Usage Directions:

Apply on wet face. Gently massage in with fingertips concentrating on the forehead, nose and chin avoiding the eye contour. Rinse thoroughly. Use once a day. Follow up with Garnier Skin Naturals Daily Care Moisturising Lotion.

Shelf life:

36 Months.

My Take on Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash:

I never stop buying face washes from different brands, and Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash with Eucalyptus Leaf Extract also falls prey of my experimental nature. Anyways, this face wash comes in a white short tube with a screw cap. It smells really weird, like how leaves smell. The face wash is transparent liquid gel with blue tiny granules.

It lathers very well, only small amount is required for every wash. It also rinses off very easily and leaves a little bit of slippery effect which goes off after 4-5 splashes (win-win!). The tiny blue granules are very mild which helps in mild exfoliating. It cleans skin pretty well. And the good part is it does not dry my skin out. My skin feels perfectly moisturized and yet very fresh. The oil control effect stays about 4 hours.

I have never used any Garnier products before; I was not sure about this face wash also. But I needed to try and search for my HG face wash, so I bought it. Unfortunately it fails to be my HG face wash, even though it works great for me, I cannot overlook the cons.

Why I like Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash?:

Cleans well.
Lathers and rinses off very well.
Does not dry out skin.
Locks moisture.
Granules are mild.
Affordable price.
Does what claims.

Why I don’t like Garnier Pure Exfoliating Face Wash?:

Smells awful.
Contains SLS and other chemicals.
Leaves a bit slippery effect.

MABH Rating: 4/5.

Do I Recommend?:

Yes. It’s a good face wash.

Would I Purchase?:

Yes. Until I find a better one.

Do you like Garnier Face Washes? If yes, which one?

Coloressence Aqua Makeup Base LF-2 Brown Review, Swatches and FOTD

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How are you all amigos? Today I will review a makeup base from Coloressence. Coloressence is the cosmetic range of the brand Nature’s Essence. So, here are the details of the product.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 110 for 35 ml.

My Take:

The weird fact is I never found a perfect foundation shade for my face, many brands and many shades I tried but in vain. This one foundation is quite close to my perfect foundation (yet to find). I am actually a no-makeup type girl, so I always like to wear very light make up. The lighter shade foundation gives me a white cast, and the warmer shades make me too warm, and finally at the last moment I use only cream compact and leave the house.

So, after all these years, I finally got a good foundation for me. No more sad stories, now coming back to the product, this product comes in a short fat tube with a screw cap. Packaging is quite good; I don’t like heavy glass bottles (like Lakme or Amway). It smells very nice which is bonus.

It blends easily and covers pretty well. It covered all my post acne scars (win-win!). The best thing about it is it does not feel heavy on my skin; best for day wear. It does not break me out (I always use aloe vera gel before applying foundation). Though it does make my skin sweat a bit (or maybe I do sweat myself), but then it does not melt or cause any partly discoloration; it stays intact. Now, about staying power, it stays until I wash it off (I sweat a lot but I keep dabbing tissue lightly on my face to prevent sweat). It is so light that if I don’t sweat much, I won’t even feel I have applied foundation.

It might not be preferable for those who want a high make up look. But it can be a great foundation for those who prefer light make up. It can be used as a primer or concealer also. The shades are very limited which send me into a horns of dilemma but ultimately the store lady suggested me this LF-2 Brown shade. This shade is actually warmer than my skin and that is why the blemishes and the acne-spots are covered completely. As I don’t prefer high make-up I only apply compact powder after this to even out skin tone and I am good to go.

FOTD: