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Vedic Line BB Cream SPF 20 Review & Swatches

BB creams are becoming more popular in India and spreading like anything. There are many new comes of BB creams in Indian market and the one claims to be ‘Paraben free’ is this Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream from their Vedic Line + Range of products. Paraben free is always good in my point of view and hence my hands were itchy to get this BB cream soon after the launch. But lucky me, the brand sent me a BB cream for review and I saved my bucks from my pocket money [Umm.. Let me snack some french fries] They also sent a apricot scrub along with this for reviewing purpose and I have been using it too for past two weeks. Let me review the scrub later and here comes the Vedic Line BB cream review for you all. I have used this 4-5 times till now and observing its effects, let us check my detailed experience now.

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20

Product Description

Serves as foundation or premiere of application of make up. Does not come off easily by sweat or sebum. Protects for up to 12 hrs unless washed with soap.

Vedicline BB Cream – Written on the Outer Carton

Shades Available:

Hmm nope! No shades, this is the only one available [I am wondering how just a single shade for all skin types?!]

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 250 for 30ml

Shelf life: 24 months

Ingredient list:

I had no time to type [Read ‘lazy’], so check the image below.

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20 – Ingredients

Experience with this product:

This BB cream comes in a cute pink tube with a screw cap and a nozzle tip dispenser. The nozzle dispenses the right amount of cream from the tube, hence no struggling and no messing up. Ah I forgot to say, this pinkie pinkie tube is compactly placed inside a outer carton, no doubt that’s pink too 🙂 [I am a great pink lover, hence I love the simple, cute and pink packaging]

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20 – Packaging

The cream has a slight runny consistency, somewhat in between a body lotion and a cream. It spreads smoothly onto the skin and feels light. It has a hardly noticeable floral and some essential oil mixed smell, I love it. Check the swatch, before and after pics of Vedic Line BB Cream below.

Swatch:

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20 – Swatch

Before and After Application:

Vedic Line Blemish Balm Cream SPF 20 : Before and After Application

Soon after the application it brightens up the facial skin and adds that natural glow. Dry and combination skin types will love this BB cream than the oily skin types. It gives a nice dewy finish that stays for a good time. About the blemish, wrinkles, spot covering claim, this does not help much, you still need to concealer for perfect coverage. It is surely not a good pick for oily skin types, especially in summers. It makes the T-Zone oily after a hour of application but if you are still tempted to try it, welcome a matte finish compact [And carry it on your bad too for regular touch ups] Overall, this is semi-matte semi-dewy finish BB cream for combination and dry skin types.

It neither makes normal skin greasy nor dry but dry skin types would need a moisturizer beneath it. They have clearly mentioned to use a moisturizer if we wish, so I cannot state the moisturizing thing as a con for dry skin types. For the price and quantity, it is a good buy. A single tube will last for months.

PROS

Brightens up the skin instantly, feels light on skin
Paraben free [Its a huge relief for many girls, including me]
Doesn’t tends to change skin oily or clog pores
Hydrating enough for summer dry skin types as well
Combination skin types may love this
Doesn’t leave skin stretchy dry or patchy any time
Covers the skin surface evenly without appearing streaky
It might manage oil secretion good in winters without making the cheek parts dry in combination skin types
It is neither matte nor dewy but gives a in between natural finish
Covers up minor imperfections well
Conceals dark circles a bit
Cheap price for the quantity, a single tube would last longer really
Handy, hygienic and easy to use nozzle tip packaging
Travel friendly
100% vegetarian
Not tested on animals

CONS

Not for oily skin types as it does not help with oil control
Sometimes, it tends to change the T-Zone oily in combination skin types too
Except the dry skin types, regular blotting and touch ups in necessary for other skin types
Does not help in covering blemishes and spots that well, it just gives a light coverage
Only a single shade available! It even makes my deep dusky skin look that ‘white’ not glowy, hence some shades should be introduced. This shade suits only fair-wheatish and wheatish-dusky skin tones. A big no-no for deep dusky and dark people 🙁 [Including me]
The SPF 20 is not enough, still that cannot be taken as a major con for the price and other qualities

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Recommendation: If you have pale or wheatish to dusky skin type, then give a try. Remember, your skin needs to be of combination or dry type as well. This product is not for extra oily girls in summers. I also doubt whether it would be a shade darker on extra fair skin complexions.

Would I Repurchase?: Surely I would if they introduce some more shades because I guess this would perfectly suit my skin in winters without drying it. I can manage the oiliness with my compact because after all I get a ‘natural glow’ without parabens!

Hope you liked this Vedicline BB Cream review. Do drop in your comments and love. And let me know your experience with this cream in case you tried it! Waiting to hear all the sweet words from my readers.

Craftsvilla Online Shopping Site Review & First Haul

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Hey guys! Sorry for MIA. I am not feeling well this summer 🙁 That is the reason I haven’t been here for a long time. Now, I am here with an online shopping site review. It is not a new site for you because already you all might have known Craftsvilla at this time. We have also conducted this year’s Mothers Day Giveaway in collaboration with Craftsvilla. The winner announcement was made here. Now let us move on to the review and my first Craftsvilla haul 🙂 No doubt, I made this haul specially for my mom this time too.

Craftsvilla [Site Appearance]

Can you something popping out on the right side corner down the screen? Yes! It’s their live help online chat box. They have a very kind customer service and I got help from them instantly with my doubts while making my purchase

About Craftsvilla [As per the Site]

Some Sections of Beauty

Check the right side bar. They have various kinds of products such as soaps, makeup, oil, skincare, body care, haircare, face care, lip care, bath salt, eye care. perfume.

No wonder, they have a wide range of products other than beauty too. You must check out their wonderful collection. Now let us move on to my haul.

My First Haul from Craftsvilla

Do you remember that I made this purchase for my mom? She doesn’t like makeup 😛 So,only soaps, pastes and a pomegranate green tea. Let us check some individual items now.

Himalaya Herbals Moisturizing Almond Soap

Price: Rs.30 for 125g

Get it from Craftsvilla here

Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cucumber Soap

Price: Rs.30 for 125

Get it from Craftsvilla here

Himalaya Herbals Protecting Neem & Turmeric Soap

Price: Rs.30 for 125g

Get it from Craftsvilla here

Himalaya Herbals Dental Cream

Price: Rs.40 for 100g

Get it from Craftsvilla here

Maduban Naturals Pomegranate Green Leaf Tea

Price: Rs.240 for 30 handmade tea bags

Get it from Craftsvilla here

Nature’s Essence Lacto Tan Clear Fairness Soap

Rs. 55 for 77g

Oops, I guess the soap is sold out 🙁

So this is my first and great haul from Craftsvilla. I am loving all the items purchased. Soon after placing these orders, I received them within 2-3 from the respected brand. The products were safely and compactly placed inside a box. I highly recommend Craftsvilla to all my sweet readers!

Enjoy Shopping with Craftsvilla!

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Aloe Veda Wild Rose with Basil Moisturising Bathing Bar Review

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Other than the all other skin treatments and spas, ‘bath’ is the first thing that refreshes us in the morning. A good bathing soap or body wash is necessary to provide our skin that cleanliness, softness and hydration. So why do we always prefer chemical filled soaps? Let us go for something natural and luxurious. Today, we are going to check a review about a moisturising bathing bar with wild rose and basil from Aloe Veda. Okay let us move on to the review now.

Aloe Veda Wild Rose with Basil Moisturising Bathing Bar

Product Description:

Purify your senses with the delicate fragrance of wild rose and holy Basil combined with Aloe Vera & natural Glycerine. Indulge in a personal aromatherapy experience that is calming and purifying. Feel touched by natures own spa while you meditate.

Price and Quantity:

Rs. 65 for 100g

Experience with this Product:

This bathing bar is baby pink in colour and packed in a thin transparent plastic sheet. As you see, this bar looks semi transplant due to the glycerin content. The fragrance can be said as floral, sweet and mesmerizing with a hint of fresh crushed rose flowers. A pleasing fragrance of rose water can also felt during application. To say about the lathering part, it lathers rich, creamy and smooth. You wouldn’t need that much water to wash it off too. A few seconds sho

wer will wash off the soap without any residues leaving the skin squeaky skin and soft. The squeaky clean effect doesn’t ‘dry’ out the skin at all, but makes it soft to touch. For a nice home spa bath experience, this bathing bar is highly recommended for everyone. Whatever skin type may be, whether oily, dry or sensitive, you will fall in love with this bathing bar’s lathering effect and pleasing rose flower. It also has the basil content that keeps infections at bay. It can be used by children, elders, guys, girls, and everyone in your family. Overall, this is a great buy for this affordable cost. A single bar will last for 20 days.