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Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser Review

Hello everyone! I’m Eleena and this is my first review on MABH. I’m thrilled to join the MABH community and looking forward to making new friends here. So my first review is on one of my favourite product- Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser.

Read: Clean and Clear Fairness Cream Review

Since I’m oily skinned, I prefer oil free products. I was looking out for a cleanser cum scrub. I tried various products but I was not satisfied until I came across this cleanser. I am not sure about its availability in India as this was given to me by my aunt who lives in the U.S. If any of you do happen to come across this product here in India, then do let me know. Although, different variants of Clean & Clear face washes are easily available.

Price & Quantity:

$ 4.99 for 5.5 OZ. (156 g)

My Take:

The product comes in a flip top cap. You have to be careful when you open the cap as the product is runny in consistency and you might end up with more amount than you actually need. This cleanser is bulky and therefore not travel friendly.

The cleanser is white in colour and contains numerous micro scrubbers which give gentle exfoliation. It leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and soft. It has a wonderful fragrance.

It lathers up well. A little goes a long way. After usage my skin remains oil free for a good 3-4 hours. The best time to use this cleanser is at night, before you go to bed. It doesn’t dry me out maybe because I’m oily skinned. But for those having dry skin it may feel stretchy. A moisturizer is a must after use. But I would not recommend this cleanser daily. Limit usage to 2-3 times per week. The micro scrubbers are gentle and won’t over exfoliate.

PROS:

A boon for oily skinned people
Smells nice
Controls oil for around 4 hours
Pea sized amount is enough. Thus, the product will last long.
Didn’t break me out.

CONS:

It might be a little harsh on those with dry skin, will need a moisturizer after use.
I hate the runny consistency of the product, as most of the time I end up with excess amount.

MABH rating: 3/5

Do I Recommend?:
I would recommend this product for anyone with combination, oily or blemish prone skin. Dry skinned people, go for something that is moisturizing.

Would I Repurchase?:

Well, yes! I will re purchase (or for that matter tell my aunt to get me another one! haa haa). The main reason being it suits my skin type and cleans my face really well.

If anyone has used this product I would love to hear your thoughts.

Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Strawberry & Aloe Vera Exfoliating Face Wash Review

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by Chand

Scrubs always attract me, owing to the fact that scrubs polish the skin. I picked this product with the attraction towards the scrub that is visible through its package tube.

Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Strawberry & Aloe Vera Exfoliating Face Wash Review

Claims:

For skin that looks as great as it feels, try our BERRYSCRUB. The creamy lather cleanses and natural exfoliators polish your skin to reveal dazzling complexion.

Active Herbal Ingredients:

Strawberry Seeds: Exfoliating agent removes dead skin cells. Prevents formation of blackheads and gives instant glow.

Aloe Vera: Excellent moisturising and skin healing properties, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Lemon Extract: Antioxidant, natural skin cleanser.

Orange Peel Extract: Good antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties.

Price and Quantity: Rs.125 for 80g

Usage Directions: Massage over wet skin concentrating on rough spots like nose tip, forehead, etc. Wash off. Follow with Lotus Herbals ALPHAMOIST for best results.

Shelf Life: 3 years.

My Experience:

Packaging: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub comes in a soft press able plastic tube which is partially see-through. The tube has a flip cap with a hole for the product to run out. The details about the product and brand are printed on the top side of the tube body with an attractive shiny finish.

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: The color of the scrub product is transparent base with brown-orange mixed type of scrubbing particles. The base is like a gel.

The consistency is very thin and runny. You tilt the tube, all the product inside the tube runs from one side to another. Though the base looks like a gel, it is very watery.

The fragrance of the product is somewhere in between mild to strong. The name of the scrub says Strawberry and Aloe vera, forget aloe vera, there is no smell of strawberry too on my smelling senses. There is some amount of sour fruity scent indicating the lemon and orange extracts being present.

How it works: Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash lathers minimum. The scrub granules are of mixed shape and sharpness. There are some which are a little big than needed for face scrubbing and they are sharp too. These scrub the face a little more that needed. The package says All Skin Types; definitely no, the scrub is a little harsh on the dry skin. Also it is not suitable during winter for removing the dead skin flakes. This is a good product for oily skin. My skin felt more dry and stretchy after washing with this product.

But, I have found another way of using this product, as a body scrub. This gives a very good massaging sensation when rubbed on the body. You can skip your usual body wash the day you introduce this Lotus scrub. It scrubs and washes too very well. The much needed scrubbing for heels, elbow, knee joint, and back of the neck is done by Lotus Herbals Berryscrub Face Wash.

PROS:

Easy handling tube package with flip cap.
See though tube.
Mixed type of scrub.
Gel based.
Available at good price.
Makes a very good body scrub.
Removes dead cells and leaves the skin soft when used as a body scrub.

CONS:

Not a good face scrub.
There are some harsh scrub particles which are not suitable for face scrubbing.
Suitable for oily skin, not good for dry skin.

Rating: 3/5

Do I Recommend?: Yes. Though not a perfect face scrub, it is a perfect body scrub.

Would I Repurchase ?: Yes. I am on my third tube.

Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser (Mashroba Honey, Lemon and Rosewater) Review

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by Shruti Lakshman

I had heard a lot about Forest Essentials and was very tempted to get at least 1 product. Also I realized that my current cleanser was hardly doing its job and leaving me oily faced and dull:-(. So after a lot of fighting with my debit card and my conscience, I finally got my hands on this ‘wonder in a bottle’.

Product Description:
The first rule of Ayurvedic skin care is cleanse, tone and nourish. The secret to proper cleansing is to remove dead cells and toxins, clear clogged pores and clean make-up without stripping the skin’s natural oils and moisture content.
• Tones • Purifies • Adds glow
Pure raw honey, containing vitamins B and C along with active enzymes, hydrates and softens the skin. Natural rosewater tones the skin while balancing lemon oil cleanses and purifies it. Nutritious royal jelly and bee pollen nourish the skin and add a vibrant glow. Suitable for all skin types.

Price & Quantity:
Rs.875 for 200 ml

Key Ingredients:
Steam Distilled Rosewater, Lemon Juice, Organic Honey, Royal Jelly, Nagkesar, Anantmool, Kumud.
Nagkesar: It is used as an astringent and enhances complexion
Anantmool: Known as Sarsaparilla. It is used to treat skin disorders and as a blood purifier and general detoxification aid.

Experience with this Product:

Packaging: It comes in a plastic bottle with a pump dispenser and a plastic lid. Perfect for travelling( I just put this in my handbag a couple of days ago and it hasn’t spilled. Touchwood) Also the bottle is see through so you can keep a track of how much you use.

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance: It’s the colour of honey (obviously!!). Consistency is neither thick nor runny.
And the fragrance is TO DIE FOR. It smells of honey and rosewater( Aaaaaah heaven!!)

How it works: I am in love with this cleanser. It works perfectly for my sensitive skin. One pump and my face is clean and glowing. It doesn’t dry out my skin. I have the habit of washing my face often and this keeps my face fresh. Apply a small amount on wet skin and massage it in small circular motions. Rinse with water and voila! Your face glows.

PROS:

Suits sensitive skin perfectly
Doesn’t dry out skin
No chemicals at all.
Against animal testing (Yay animal lovers)
Very travel friendly.
Heavenly smell
Hygienic since it comes in a pump dispenser
Gives quite a nice glow
One bottle comes for atleast 2 months
No lather
No need for a moisturizer 🙂

CONS:

Price.
Lather lovers might feel that it doesn’t do its job.

My Rating: 4.5/5 (I have reduced 0.5 for the price)

Recommendation:
This cleanser would suit all beauties. It’s very gentle on the skin and doesn’t dry out your skin. Only negative is the exorbitant price but 1 bottle comes easily for a couple of months.

Would I Repurchase: Yes. But I might go for other variants. I got this from their official website. You can also purchase it from Urban Touch.

Hope you guys liked it 🙂 Do let me know how it fared with you.