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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.

Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner Review

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I’ve used Herbal Essences products since childhood. My dad and aunt used to get me shampoos and conditioners from this brand from abroad. These were not available in India back then. So it’s good to see Herbal Essences in the Indian market today. I never had any bad experience with this brand, be it their shampoos or conditioners. Their packaging has always been impressive. So today, here’s my review on Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner.

Also read: Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Shampoo Review

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 157 for 300 ml. (I got it for Rs. 144 online)

Shelf Life:

Best before 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Claims:

You don’t have to work much to get the straight look. Pour on the lusciousness root to tip with my creamy formula. It revives your hair’s silkiness and shine.

How to Use?:

Massage me in. relax. Rinse me out. Walk straight ahead.

Ingredients:

My Experience:

First of all, let me give you a brief description of my hair type. My hair is at waist length and naturally straight. I never feel the need to straighten my hair. The texture of my hair is thick and sometimes very difficult to manage. During summers the scalp turns oily and during winters it turns dry. I also color my hair. I love to experiment with different shades.

Now let’s move on to the review. The hair straightening claim of this conditioner is completely untrue. Do not buy this conditioner thinking that it will straighten your hair. And I don’t think that is possible by just using a shampoo or a conditioner. But wait! Don’t be disappointed. This is the only drawback of the product. Otherwise it is absolutely worth the price and works really well after shampooing.

The reason I picked this product was because I needed a conditioner to use along with my Herbal Essences Colour Me Shiny Shampoo (this one is great for coloured hair, will review it later), but the conditioner of the same variant wasn’t available. So I bought this one instead.

Now regarding the packaging, the conditioner comes in a sturdy inverted, curvy, hot pink coloured plastic bottle having a green coloured press type flip cap. You can easily distinguish between the conditioner and the shampoo (of the same brand) by just looking at the packaging. The conditioner has to be kept standing down on the cap while the shampoo bottle stands on its bottom. I have always loved their packaging.

The conditioner is pink in colour having a thick consistency. It detangles my hair and no knots are left behind. I love the fragrance. My hair is noticeably smooth and soft after using this. The effect lasts for around two days. It is very easy to wash it off. The conditioner does not leave any oily residue on your hair either. A little goes a long way. I don’t have split ends so I cannot say if it helps in preventing them. I did not face any side effects from using this product. No hair fall whatsoever.

This product is a big no for those having dry hair. It is better suited for those with normal hair texture. If you have naturally straight hair then there is no harm in giving this one a try. Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Conditioner works very well for me during summer by getting rid of any oily residue or dirt which is left behind after shampooing. I don’t prefer using this one in winter as it can dry out the hair.

PROS:

Affordable
Easily available
A little goes a long way
Wonderful fragrance
Attractive packaging
Detangles hair
No side effects
Makes hair soft and smooth
Sturdy packaging

CONS:

Doesn’t straighten hair at all

Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend:

Definitely yes! If your hair type is normal but tends to get oily during summer then go for this one.

Would I Repurchase?:

I always have! I want to try the other variants too.

Clean and Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer Review

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Since I’m oily skinned, I get attracted to any product that says oil-free/oil-control. I can compare my situation to that of bees getting attracted to nectar! Ha-ha!

I’m sure many of you must have tried this moisturizer and are still using it. Since I’m oily skinned, finding the right moisturizer for my skin type is a difficult task. I’ve come across products which claim to be oil free but left my skin feeling greasy. But this one did not disappoint. Here’s why.

Price and Quantity:

Rs.80 for 100 ml.

Shelf Life:

Best before 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Ingredients:

Picture provided

My Experience:

The moisturizer comes in a sturdy bottle with a flip-top cap having a small hole to dispense just the right amount of lotion. The cap shuts tightly and thus there is no fear of any leakage.

The moisturizer is white in color and is of a medium consistency. Not too runny and not too thick. It blends easily on my skin. The fragrance is not bothersome at all.

The moisturizer contains salicylic acid and we all know it helps in treating acne and blemishes. I have used this product for over a year and it never broke me out. I’ve noticed it helps in preventing breakouts. I feel this lotion is perfect for summer as it won’t clog the pores. It does not leave any white cast even if you over apply. I use it before applying foundation. If you have a foundation which is difficult to blend then just mix a little of this lotion with the foundation and it will blend effortlessly. Clean & Clear moisturizer keeps oil in check for around 4 hours.

In my opinion, this won’t be suitable for those having normal and dry skin as it won’t moisturize well and there are plenty options in the market. I’ve noticed even on my oily skin during winter it does not moisturize dry patches well.

I dislike the shape of the bottle though. Also, after finishing nearly half the product it becomes a pain to dispense the lotion. It just doesn’t come out easily. So I keep the bottle standing down on the cap so that the lotion accumulates and I can take it out easily.

This moisturizer does not contain SPF. I wish it had.

PROS:

Very cheap
Best suited for oily skin
Contains salicylic acid
Did not break me out
Blends easily and doesn’t feel greasy
Keeps my skin oil free for around 4 hours
Travel friendly packaging
Easily available.

CONS:

It is a pain to take out the lotion after finishing half the bottle
Does not contain SPF
Not suitable for those having dry skin

Rating: 3.5/5

Do I Recommend?:

Well, if you are oily skinned and you want a decently priced moisturizer for daily use then you can go for this. For those who want to try other brands, Neutrogena and Cetaphil have good ones.

Would I Repurchase?:

Not really. Although this one is good, I have more oil free/oil control moisturizers lying around which I am yet to try. I want to finish this off soon.

Ponds White Beauty Spot Less Lightening Facial Foam Review

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by Eleena

Hi All!
I’m probably the last person on Earth to review this product! I love trying out different face washes but I always end up coming back to this one. So here are my views on Pond’s white beauty daily spot-less lightening facial foam.

Claims of Ponds White Beauty Lightening Facial Foam:

Daily spot-less lightening facial foam cleanses deeply for glowing and brighter skin. The foam’s unique formula reduces dullness and brightens skin, while washing away old weary, sallow skin cells.

Price & Quantity:

Rs. 59 for 50 gms.

Shelf Life:

Use before 24 months from mfg date.

How to Use Ponds Lightening Face Wash?:

Wet your face. Apply to face and neck and gently massage. Rinse off.

My Experience with Ponds White Beauty Lightening Facial Foam:

The product comes in a travel friendly cream and pink coloured tube with a flip-top cap. The face wash is white in colour and creamy in texture. It has a pleasant smell which lingers on for some time after washing off.

Read: Ponds Moisturizing Cold Cream Review

A pea-sized amount is enough for the entire face and neck as it lathers very well. I prefer to lather it up on my palm and then apply on wet face and neck.

Read: Skin Whitening Face Wash Powder at Home – DIY

This face wash really cleanses the skin. I can feel it. It effectively removes all dirt and make up giving you a slightly brighter complexion for some time. This face wash never broke me out. Regular usage also helps in reducing tan to some extent. It is true to its claims of spot lightening. I had a few dark spots and a month’s usage has cleared them already. This face wash also claims washing away old skin cells, so that’s good in a way. Since I am oily skinned I can use it throughout the year. During the cold season the skin feels slightly dry after using this one. But a moisturizer solves this problem. Otherwise during summer it doesn’t dry out the skin.

My skin turns oily in under two hours after using this face wash. (I’ve noticed this when I’m at home. If I have to go out then this face wash + oil control toner + matte sunscreen + oil free foundation + oil control talc, keeps my skin oil free for around 5 hours). You cannot expect this product to control oil for long. VLCC Anti Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash is better than this one in terms of oil control.

This pond’s face wash is ideal for those having very oily skin. It will dry out even combination skin. So normal, combination, dry skinned people stay away from this one.