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The Body Shop Atlas Mountain Rose Body Lotion Review

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Hello everyone!

The Body Shop is a renowned brand worldwide providing quality products made from natural ingredients. Other than full sized products TBS also provides some gift packs and kits at various prices for different occasions. So this body lotion came along a small kit of Atlas Mountain Bath and Body Range with an Atlas Mountain Rose Shower Gel and a loofah.

These kits are great for gifting as well as trying products before purchasing the full sized ones. So as the theme is rose the packaging of this Cube Kit was pink with a pink shower loofah along with the shower gel and body lotion.

Price and Quantity:

This body lotion was priced at Rs. 325 for 60 ml

My Take:

The packaging of TBS products are always quite well and of great quality. Here the packaging is a flip cap bottle with the product name and picture pasted on the bottle itself. It is not tacky or cheap but superior quality. The price, manufacturing details as well as ingredients are mentioned on the bottle.

The product is a white looking watery liquid. It is a bit runny and one needs very little product per use so this small bottle will last sometime.

The smell is quite nice too. The smell is a floral rosy smell which stays at least 2 hours after applying and then fades. The lotion is not very heavy so those with very dry skin will not get great hydration from this one.

While I and HE (Would be Hubby) both love the smell and find it both romantic and very feminine. It is a bit artificial and strong too so those with sensitive noses so do try it before purchasing. The reason I love it is the smell stays for a long time .

PROS:

  • Natural ingredients causing no side effects and irritations
  • Light so can be applied all over the year
  • Smells very nice and the smell fragrance stays for nearly 2 hours
  • Great for gifting

CONS:

  • Price
  • Quantity seems very less
  • The Body shop is available online but some feel a lack of availability due to the lack of outlets.
  • Limited Edition

 

Rating: 3/5

 

Will I suggest?:

Though both HE and I love the smell I feel it’s not something one should definitely have. You can try it at the store and then decide to buy.

 

Will I repurchase?:

No, I feel this is great till it lasts. 🙂

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm Mango Pie Review

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Lip Balm is an item I believe any girl will find in their vanity as it is more of a skincare product than a beauty product. In the last few years we have seen the evolution of the Vaseline which used to be the HG lip care product for most Indians to these easy to use lip balms in so many varieties and flavors. Today we see so many brands launching lip balms to cater to the different needs of the lip balm lovers.

Maybelline, Lip Balm, Mango Pie


Even before Maybelline started promoting their new launch Baby Lips Lip Balm I was aware of these cute babies through the YouTube Beauty Gurus. But after the launch don’t know why but the swatches did not tempt me and I avoided them. But seeing these cuties on the counter I had to give them a try. HE and I love Mangoes and anything which has Mango in it. So he suggested I take the clear one that is ‘Mango Pie’

 

Price and Quantity:

The price of these lip balms vary as these are available in two varieties. The colorless ones (Mango Pie and Antioxidant Berry) ones are priced at 125 INR while the tinted versions (Cherry Kiss, Pink Lolita, Rose Addict, Coral Crush, Berry Crush) are priced at 150 INR for 4gm of product .

 

My Take:

Well so much has been talked about the super cute packaging of this balm and I’m sure you all love the Pink and Yellow Combination of the packaging. Plus the cute fonts add up to its amazing packaging. The lip balm is the transparent kind. It looks white in the packaging and goes transparent onto the lips.

Maybelline, Lip Balm, Mango Pie

 

Maybelline, Lip Balm, Mango Pie

Application is smooth and I need only one swipe to cover my full lips. But I have seen thin lipped ladies face problem due to the large head of the Lip balm. Having tried both the tinted and transparent version I have found that these lip balms are more moisturizing for dry lips. He has very dry lips and I gave him one of this version and in two days all the roughness was gone and with a DIY lip scrub the next day his lips were totally soft and there was no sign of dryness.

Maybelline, Lip Balm, Mango Pie

Also if you are to use this as a guard against the cold wind then settle for the transparent ones. These might feel a bit waxy but I feel they moisturize the lips very well. They heal chapped lips and make the lips soft (if not baby soft). I love the fact that these also provide SPF protection to the lip which is a big plus point for me.

I love the smell of it. Those who have enjoyed feasting on Parle’s ‘Mango Bite’ candy in their childhood will love this one. It’s the exact same smell. To confirm I searched the local shops and found some of the candies and yes they smell exactly same.

Using this I see my lips stay moisturized up to 6 hours and if I have lunch or a heavy snack then I feel the need of a lip balm application soon after. But with this cute packaging no one will hate reapplication. I loved this lip balm and if you have not tried these yet then do try this one at the counter. I love it.

 

PROS:

  • Cute packaging
  • Price is decent
  • One lip balm will last you long so cost effective
  • Easy to carry in the purse or your pocket
  • Keeps lips protected from dryness
  • Contains SPF so Yay!!!

CONSe:

  • May feel Waxy
  • The claim of baby soft lips may not be fully true for some
  • Those with extreme dry lips may need more than this for their treatment

 

Rating: 4/5

 

Do I Suggest?:

Yes, who would not fall in love with such cute packaging? Also it is a good lip balm which nourishes lips and keeps them hydrated for long.

 

Will I Repurchase?:

To be honest I’ve finished up my first tube of this and this is my second one. 🙂

Lakme Lip Love Conditioner Charmer Review and Swatch

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Hey everyone!

Today I’m talking about the lip love conditioner from Lakme which was a huge rage when they were launched, especially for their cute packaging. I agree I also tried this product only for their cute packaging.

Lakme has been a part of my life from the time when I knew nothing about makeup and cared even less. I had a strange allergy with makeup (mental allergy) and avoided it until high school where the makeup bug bit me and I became what I am today.

Well Lakme is an old Indian brand and was the only brand till the Indian beauty market flourished with the new century and many foreign brands becoming available in India. I have a love hate relationship with Lakme as some of their products have worked and some of them have failed miserably.

 

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 225 for 3g

My Take on Lakme Lip Love Conditioner Charmer:

The lip love conditioners come in a glass container a bit large than the Maybelline Gel Liners and the lid is a metallic red in color. Now comes the cute part, the product is packed in a heart shape inside the glass container. It looks super cute and is perfect for those who prefer cute and different packaging. Well I picked this up after the baby lips came to India just to try this out.

One thing I personally hate about the packaging is the fact that one has to dip their fingers in to get the product as it becomes difficult to carry a lip brush every time one needs to reapply.

Now moving on to the product, these are basically tinted lip balms and are different that the Maybelline Baby lips. The lip love charmers when applied using lip brush give a sheer finish to my slightly pigmented lips and provide a nice shine to the lips.

About the conditioning claim I feel it’s nowhere near the maybelline baby lip balms as these will do nothing for severe dry lips or those who need long lasting care. These stay on me for less than an hour after which I need to reapply. This does not survive a meal and vanish after a full meal. During dry and cold weather this can provide very less relief to dry lips.

The color charmer is the sheerest of the lot and I feel will be great for office goers and college students who like just a hint of color on their lips. The color charmer is a reddish shade which looks quite sheer on my lips.

PROS:

  • Cute packaging
  • Easy to carry in your purse or even your clutch
  • The shade is quite unique and sheer which is good for office goers and college students
  • Keeps lips hydrated

CONS:

  • The shade Charmer is the sheerest of the lot making it a bad choice for pigmented lips
  • The staying power is quite low
  • These will give no relief to dry or chapped lips
  • Tub packaging makes it a very easy breeding ground for bacteria

 

Rating: 3/5

 

Will I Suggest?:

Yes, only for those who want an everyday wear shade with sheer color and subtle shine for office/ college/ just every day. For those who do not like shiny colours and sheer products please do not buy this product. Those hoping for dry lip relief should also stay clear from this.


Will I Repurchase?:

No, this was an impulsive buy and is good till it lasts.