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Dove Go Fresh Face Wash Oily Skin Care Review

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by Arpita
I hope you all are doing well, beauties. I had bought this face wash long time back and it will expire soon! I never got the courage to use it on my face but finally I tried it and here are the results.

Price and Quantity:

Rs.70 for 50g

 

My Experience:

This face wash comes in a cute looking tube with an orange flip top cap and they have mentioned Oily Skin care in front, which was enough for me to buy it.

The texture of this one is somewhat like a moisturizing cream. It does not form bubbles when applied but it foams up like a cream. The foam is thick and extremely creamy and may seem excessively moisturizing. This made me afraid as my skin is very oily and sensitive and if I apply any creamy product on my face, it makes my skin oily and breaks me out. I was so wrong.. this face wash gets washed off in seconds and the most surprising thing is that is tightened my skin, removed every possible trace of oil and dirt and my face was squeaky clean and free of oil.

I love this face wash very much. However, this face wash dries out the skin and will not suit normal skin or dry skin. It has been specially made for oily skinned girls like me (I am doing the happy dance, right now). Finally, I have found the product, which is perfect for my skin. I am extremely happy. Do not freak out by seeing the creamy foam. It is actually for oily skinned beauties! It never ever broke me out or irritated my skin. After my Cetaphil Cleansing lotion, this is my most loved product. It does not make any sky-high false promises and does what it claims. Brightens the skin and my skin is left feeling clean and non-oily. The fragrance is almost same as the Air Wick water based citrus room freshener but a bit too sweaty.

PROS:

  • Sturdy packaging
  • Affordable price
  • Does what it claims
  • Removes every trace of oil and dirt
  • Tightens the skin
  • A very small amount of product is required
  • Foams up nicely
  • Specially formulated for oily skin
  • Brightens the skin temporarily
  • Did not break me out
  • Zero stickiness left behind
  • Cleans very effectively
  • No SLS or Parabens
  • Gives a matte look to the face which soon becomes semi matte(due to oil secretion) which lasts for about 2 hours

CONS:

  • Maybe too drying (not a con as it clearly mentions that the product is for oily skin)
  • I wish it was fragrance free
  • Makes the hair stiff and dry if it touches it


MABH Rating:

5/5  (Yes, I love it that much)

 

P.S: Sorry for the dirty pack.  That is not dirt. They are scratches on the product. I had bought it in 2011 and so the scratches 🙂 Sorry.

VLCC Anti Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash Review

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Hello everyone!

First of all I would like to say a big thank you to Lancy for making me a part of this community and also many thanks to all the readers and members of MABH who have so far given me encouraging comments on my reviews. Thanks once again.

Today, here is a review on my favorite face wash, VLCC Anti Tan Skin Lightening Face Wash. I was looking out for a product which would soothe my skin after coming home from work. As I was browsing for stuff online, this face wash caught my attention and so I decided to give this face wash a try. And I must say I’m impressed with this product so far.

 

Price & Quantity: 

Rs. 95 for 50 gm.

 

Shelf life: 

Use before 36 months from the date of manufacture.

 

My Experience:

Packaging: This VLCC product comes in an attractive packaging. I love the colors used on the pack. The face wash pack comes with a bright orange colored flip top cap which shuts tightly. So there is no fear of any leakage.

Color, Consistency & Fragrance: The product is runny in consistency with minute granules. This is the only negative point. Most of the time I end up with much more than what I need. So be careful while you tilt the face wash. Also, due to its runny consistency, the face wash doesn’t last long. It will last only about a month or so. The fragrance is fruity and refreshing.

 

How it works: The face wash contains minute granules which are not harsh at all. It effectively removes all the dirt and cleanses the face well. It is best to use as soon as you come home after a long tiring day. Continuous usage helps in removing tan (I’ve seen the difference in my skin tone). This face wash works wonders on pigmented skin and lessens the appearance of pores.

This face wash has such a wonderful fruity fragrance. It instantly freshens me up after a boring day at work! I’ve never smelt a face wash with such a refreshing scent. It also keeps my skin oil free for about three-four hours. It might be a little harsh on those having dry skin. So I would suggest dry skinned people to stay away from it.
The best part of this product is that its ingredients are completely herbal. I personally prefer herbal products as they do not irritate sensitive skin. Using products having harsh chemicals can take a toll on the skin in the long run.

 

PROS

  • Keeps the skin refreshed and oil free.
  • Effectively reduces tan.
  • Ingredients are herbal.
  • Perfect for those having oily and combination skin.
  • Wonderful fragrance.
  • Economically priced.
  • Travel friendly packaging.

CONS

  • Might not be suitable for dry skinned people.
  • I hate the runny consistency. A lot of product gets wasted this way.
  • The product tends to accumulate at the nozzle. I just don’t like the sight of that.

 

MABH rating: 4.5/5

 

Do I recommend?

Those having oily and combination skin go for it! It’s the best in the market so far.

 

Would I repurchase?

Yes! Nothing can stop me from buying this face wash time and again. Anything that is herbal and removes tan gets a thumbs up from me.

Clean & Clear Morning Energy Face Wash Brightening Berry Review

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Hello ladies,

So, how have all of you been doing today? I have another review, this time a face wash. This is one product that is so important in the cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine that one cannot afford to make a mistake when selecting the right one for you. It can either make or break your day. I never knew how important it is to NOT use soap on your face until I accidentally started using a face wash. And, now there’s no looking back. I have found my go-to face wash, Ponds daily face wash. However, as always nothing stops me from trying out different and new products just for the heck of it!!

  • Read: Clean and Clear Clear Fairness Cream Review

   Today, the star is Clean & Clear morning energy face wash. This is not the regular. It has undergone modifications or so it claims. We’ll soon find out about that. I got this face wash not because I was unhappy with my Pond’s but I was totally sold out on how it looks!! Just look at it people.. the cute bottle, the color, the bursting beads (?) in it.. I fell for the packaging. Excellent marketing I must say!! But, me happy that I got a small bottle and you’ll know why once you read on.
Price & Quantity:

Rs. 50 for 50 ml.

 

Key Ingredients:

Special ingredients (??) but otherwise NONE!!! mentioned. I wonder what special ingredients go into this apart from the berries

 

Shelf Life:

24 months from the date of manufacture.

 

My Experience:

Packaging: Like I said the packaging is cute. I fell for it. It is a small clear plastic bottle with a purple flip cap. I am not sure how travel friendly it is but seems so unless it’s squished or squeezed inside the suitcase!

Color, Consistency & Fragrance: The color is a nice light pink. The texture is typically face wash, soapy but light and runny and not creamy and thick. Plus, you can see the bursting beads in it. Getting it out of the bottle for a picture was quite a tedious task for me. The smell is very BERRY-BERRY. So fruity and so sweet and so nice.. I love the smell 😀

 

How it works for me: It DID NOT work for me. But then that is because I have extremely dry skin. It broke me out big time after I used it just two times! I guess the packaging lured me into it especially the pink beads in it.
The face wash as such is a little runny and does not lather very much. It gives a squeaky clean effect but it leaves behind a feeling that there is some residue left behind. Surprisingly, though it says oil-free, it is not too drying for my skin too. The smell however is gone after the wash. I am not sure of their claims of bursting energy and so on and so forth but then mine is not the skin type to be tested upon. I cannot speak for the bursting beads effect too as they are too tiny to lay your hands on to burst them. But, yes it does brighten up the face. Plus, it does not sting or irritate the eye much unlike many others.

Those with oily skin will like it because my oily-skin sister-in-law vouches for this. She does not use any other! And it does not clog pores or so my sister says. Being a Johnson & Johnson product, it speaks for itself. It comes in two more variants, a yellow one and a green one but I have not checked on them. Have any one of you tried these? How did it work for you?

PROS:

  • Its not pricey.
  • Availability in all drugstores and supermarkets.
  • The packaging and smell is pleasant and travel friendly too.
  • The consistency is runny and light.
  • Lathers pretty okay.
  • Oily-skin individuals will like it.
  • Oil-free and won’t clog pores.
  • Squeaky clean feel after wash.
  • Does brighten up face as claimed.
  • Not drying as claimed.
  • Does not irritate eyes.

CONS:

  • The smell does not linger on for long.
  • Not meant for dry-skin individuals obviously.
  • No ingredients mentioned.
  • Mediocre face wash.

 
Rating:
3/5 (-1 as it did not suit me, -1 as it is just very mediocre).

 

Do I Recommend?:

Those with oily skin wil benefit from this. But, if you have your go-to face wash, don’t bother. Else, worth a try. Can be a hit or miss!

 

Would I Repurchase?:

On a serious note, NO! but then if something is so cute, how can you pass it by??? Would you?

Until next time..  Stay beautiful and smile always!