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About Eleena Alphonso

Hello! I'm Eleena and I live in Goa, the land of sun, sand and sea. I love blogging. I'm a foodie so I love to cook and eat too. I am an online shopping addict and an ardent football fan.

Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner Review

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Hey All!

After finishing up my Ayur Herbal Astringent, I decided to give this toner a try as I was bored with the former. I cannot stick with one product and I tend to experiment a lot with toners. So here is my take on Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner.



Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 149 for 125 ml

 

Claims of the Toner:

Shelf Life: 

Use before 30 months from mfd.

 

My Take:

Since I am oily skinned I am constantly on the lookout for oil free and oil control products. When I came across this toner, I thought of giving it a shot and this one didn’t disappoint.

 

The packaging is attractive. The bottle is mint-green in color having a white flip top cap. I’m not sure if the product is travel friendly as the cap may open up while you are on the move.

Those of you who are particular about how a product smells, will love this one due to its mild fragrance.
The consistency of this toner is like that of water. It is colorless and doesn’t dry up instantly after application. After some time skin feels supple and clean. It does give a matte effect. It also makes moisturizing easier as my moisturizer easily gets absorbed into the skin after I use this toner.

I prefer to use this toner by dabbing some amount on a cotton pad and pat it on my face after cleansing. I use it twice daily. One bottle will last for around 3 months if used twice a day. I would say this is the mildest toner I’ve used till date. Although it contains alcohol, it doesn’t sting at all. It will not give you any dry patches. This toner is perfect for winter.

Also, unlike some toners, this toner does not give the sticky feeling to your face. It will work well for those having combination and oily skin. Those of you who are new to toners can start with this one as it is mild and will not over dry your skin.

In my opinion, the only con I have noticed is that it doesn’t do anything to minimize pores though. Overall it is a decent toner which does a good job of controlling oil and cleansing the skin.

 

Pros:

  • Attractive packaging
  • Does not sting
  • Low alcoholic content
  • Doesn’t dry up skin
  • Cost effective
  • Did not break me out

CONS:

  • Doesn’t help in minimizing pores

 

Rating: 3.5/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

Those of you who have combination and oily skin can give this one a try as it is mild and effectively helps in controlling oil. If you have oily skin/combination skin which tends to dry up during the winter then this toner will be ideal as it won’t over dry. New comers too can start with this toner.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Well, this bottle will last me for around 3 months. After that, I’m going to try out Attitude Toner as I’ve heard positive reviews about it.

Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance Matte Glow Daily Foundation SPF 20 Soft Beige Review

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Hi everyone!

So today, here is a review on the foundation shade Soft Beige. Its is from Lotus herbals!


Product Claims:


Price and Quantity: 

Rs.175 for 25 ml.

 

Shade Reviewed:

360 Soft Beige

My Experience:

Lotus Herbals products have worked pretty well for me. Their lipsticks and sunscreens are my favorite among-st the lot. So I thought of giving their foundation a try because the claims of matte and oil free are a major attraction to me since I’m oily skinned.

The packaging is pretty good. The foundation is packaged in a sturdy plastic bottle having a screw cap. The nozzle has a small hole to dispense the foundation. I prefer this type of packaging where the product doesn’t get waste unlike some foundation bottles which have a wide mouth opening which results in product wastage. This foundation bottle easily fits in your bag due to its sleek design.

Now let’s talk about the shade. When it comes to selecting foundations, I always go for the shade in beige. Any foundation having the beige shade matches my skin tone very well.

So you ought to be careful while choosing the right shade for you. I only wish there were more shades.

Coming to the actual product, the foundation has a medium consistency. It is a bit difficult to blend. Since I use Lotus Herbals Matte Sunscreen first, it makes the task of blending this foundation more difficult. So I mix this foundation with a small quantity of moisturizer for easy blending. It dries up in around 2 minutes or so. This foundation has a mild floral fragrance which goes away soon after application.

This foundation gives a light coverage. This one is not for those who want full coverage. It is more like a tinted moisturizer. I like the fact that it does not feel heavy on my skin. So it is true to its claims of feather-feel. The foundation won’t give the cake or made up look even if you layer it on. It also evens out the skin tone well. The foundation has SPF-20 which is an added bonus. If you are in a hurry you can skip the sunscreen. I am so addicted to my sunscreen, I never skip it especially during summer. About its claims of being oil free, my face slowly turns oily in around 3 hours. After that I need to touch up with compact. This one works better compared to some oil free foundations which I have used. I ended up with an oily face within an hour. So this one works better.

PROS:

  • Reasonably priced
  • Did not break me out
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Light weight
  • Keeps my face oily free for 3 hours
  • Can be used daily
  • Perfect for those having oily skin
  • Contains SPF 20
  • Mild floral fragrance
  • Travel friendly packaging

CONS:

  • Does not give full coverage
  • Difficult to blend
  • Does not keep face matte for the entire day
  • Limited shade selection

 

Rating: 3.5/5


Do I Recommend?:

This foundation is perfect for those having oily skin and those of you who are new to make up, you can start with this.


Would I Repurchase?:

It has worked pretty well for me so I will buy this again.

Satinique Hair Rejuvenating Masque Review

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Hey All!

My search for the ideal hair masque has finally ended with Satinique. So here are my thoughts on the product.


Price & Quantity: 

Rs. 445 for 150 ml

 

Shelf Life: 

Best before 3 years from the date of manufacture.

  • Read: 2 Homemade Hair Masks to Get Super Shiny Hair

My Experience:

Since my mom is an Amway Distributor, I get a chance to buy and try out a wide range of products which Amway offers. My mom never says no to me. The moment I tell her I want to try out a particular product, she immediately orders it or buys it without any hesitation. Lucky me!

The main reason I wanted this masque was because of my dry hair. Combing my hair is a time consuming task because of the knots. Whenever I use Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner, the problem would be solved. But I can’t use them daily either. So I thought maybe a hair masque can give me some relief.

The masque is packaged in a cute slim sturdy plastic bottle. The shape of the bottle makes it a travel friendly product. It has a screw cap and the nozzle has a small hole to dispense the masque. The cap fits tightly so no fear of any leakage. Take a look at the cap in the picture. The design looks like hair to me. Doesn’t it?

The masque is creamy and has a consistency like that of a conditioner. The masque is white in colour. The amount needed depends upon the length of your hair. I use this masque along with Satinique 2 in 1 shampoo for better results. This masque showed results right from day one. First I washed my hair with Satinique shampoo and then applied this masque as per the directions mentioned. I was amazed at the outcome. No dry hair at all and no knots whatsoever! And my hair remained soft, smooth and tangle free for two whole days! Stunning!

No product had succeeded so well in tackling my dry hair. Also after using this masque, it is easier to style your hair. I prefer to use this mask every Saturday and the day I have any occasion. I am not bothered about the claims of ‘strengthening hair’ at all because my main worry was my dry hair and this masque effectively helps in managing my hair. It also claims to control split ends. I do not have any, so I cannot comment upon this claim. But I’m definitely sure it will work on split ends.

The fragrance of this masque is heavenly. It lingers on for around 2 hours after bath. Love it! I don’t have any negative points to talk about this product.

The hair masque claims to contain exclusive Ceramide Infusion System, which is proven to rejuvenate, strengthen, and protect your hair. In my opinion this is the best product for damaged or chemically treated hair. Use it regularly and see the difference in your hair.

Since I dye my hair often, I was a bit worried whether my colour would fade after using this masque. But no it didn’t  I used it for a month, and my hair colour hasn’t faded yet. Thus, I can safely say that it prevents loss of hair colour.

I was a huge fan of Herbal Essences products. I guess I’ll have to change to Satinique Range (shampoo and masque) as they have worked wonderfully for my hair. Also this masque contains naturally derived wheat protein. I didn’t suffer from any side effects whatsoever from using this product.

 

PROS:

  • Repairs damaged hair
  • Minimizes colorant fading
  • Best for dry hair which is prone to knots
  • Contains naturally derived wheat protein
  • Reduces split ends by up to 85%
  • Contains exclusive Ceramide Infusion System
  • Salon quality
  • Wonderful fragrance
  • Suitable for all hair types
  • No side effects
  • Makes hair styling easier

CONS:

  • Price may be a bit on the higher side, but I don’t mind it as it gives great results.

 

Rating: 5/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

A thousand times! This product effectively repairs damaged hair. Those of you who colour your hair, have split ends, dry hair, weak hair, can try out this product. Those of you who dream of having soft and smooth hair, this is the answer to your problems.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Nothing in this world can stop me from buying this hair masque!