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VLCC Skin Defense Indian Berberry Face Scrub Review

by Adi

Hi girls! How are you all? Today’s review features a product from VLCC! Now, I’ve heard VLCC products don’t usually work, so let’s see if this scrub was any different!

Price and Quantity:

Rs 215 for 100 g or 3.52 oz

Shelf life:

3 years

Claims of the Scrub:

My Take on VLCC Skin Defense Indian Berberry Face Scrub:

The scrub is cream based so it’s quite thick – like a slightly thick paste. It feels a bit heavy when I start to apply it on my face. The scrub particles are slightly sharp and can hurt if you rub too hard. It takes a while to wash off the scrub completely because of the thick consistency. It has a very fruity refreshing fragrance with a hint of banana.

Not only does it scrub off the dead skin, it is EXTREMELY moisturizing. Again, I guess this is because the scrub has a cream base. My skin felt hydrated – almost to the point of feeling greasy when I washed it off. Now that is a FIRST for my dry skin! My skin usually feels very stretchy and flaky after using a face wash so this is a huge plus point. The greasiness wore off after about half an hour but my skin still felt quite moisturized. I felt like I had used a heavy moisturizer on my skin! But this made me wonder how it works on oily skinned beauties.

When I use this at night before sleeping, I can notice the effects of the scrub even the next morning and for hours after. My skin looks radiant and clean the whole day 😀 I don’t know if you can notice in the photos, but my hand is looking a lot smoother after using the scrub on it. 🙂

What I like about this Scrub?:

Gently removes dead cells and exfoliates my skin
Moisturizes my skin
Did not break me out
Makes my skin glow
Contains natural ingredients (No parabens!)
Fruity fragrance

What I didn’t like about this Scrub?:

Priced slightly on the higher side
Scrub particles are a bit rough so may hurt sensitive skin if not used gently (I’m just nitpicking here!)

MABH Rating: 5/5

Final Word:

I love this scrub and it’s one of the best scrubs I have used till date. I have never used anything quite like it and I really appreciate the fact that, after I shelled out 215 bucks for it, it got me results. It does everything it claimed and makes my skin look rejuvenated and refreshed, without drying it out.

Do I recommend this Scrub?:

I think this is a great scrub for dry skinned girls and combination skin girls who tend to get dry skin when the weather becomes slightly cool. Although the scrub says it’s for all skin types, I would perhaps not recommend for oily skinned beauties. It might work for them but I feel this will probably make their skin greasy. Hope you all liked the review! 🙂

Which is your favorite ‘dry skin scrub’ till date? Any suggestions?

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?

Vaseline Cocoa Glow Nourishing Body Lotion Review

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by Dharu

We all know Vaseline from our childhood days. It’s one of the most trusted brands, right from their petroleum gel to this lotion. I remember using the gel for my wounds. Coming to this lotion, it’s my HG lotion. I have been using ever since they introduced this product and I didn’t even wanted to try another till now. Why? Scroll down.

Claims of the Body Lotion:

Vaseline Cocoa Glow 24hr Nourishing Lotion with cocoa & vitamin E melts into skin to smooth away roughness and the appearance of uneven areas, igniting skin’s natural glow at the source. Rich cocoa glow – helps to even skin texture and conditioning moisturizers leave skin smooth and supple.

How to Use?:

Use liberally all over your body for intense moisture and smooth skin.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 60 for 100 ml

Ingredients:

My Take on Vaseline Cocoa Glow Nourishing Body Lotion:

The colour is light creamy rose, extremely creamy in texture. Absorbs readily and not at all greasy. I have used this day and night, summer and winter and not once I got a complaint about this product till now. Smells much like cocoa, making me want to eat myself, that’s a problem (wink).

It comes in a brown plastic bottle with a flip top cap. Be careful with the cap it breaks it flipped harshly at the connection (only once). It is extremely travel friendly since it comes in small variants as well.

A walnut sized amount comes for both legs, same for hands as well. 100 ml lasted me for 2 months with one time application on hands and legs. I even used it outside and my hands stayed tan less. Surprise! I don’t know how but it did.

I read somewhere that this worked on stretch and scar marks. I had stretch marks over my thighs due to weight fluctuations I had in between my school to college phase. That was around 5 years ago. So you can imagine how stubborn they are. But this lotion upon daily usage for day and night on problematic parts started showing results in a month. My scars are almost gone. My stretch marks became less and less bumpy and skin got even toned.

People with extreme oily skin might find it too moisturizing but I think for hands and legs, it won’t be a prob.
its a must in winters. One time application in summers game me 24 hour moisture! Everything it said it did!