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Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem Face Wash Review

by Arpita

Today, I am going to throw some light on Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem Face Wash. I recently bought it, used once and I am planning not to use it ever again. Read on to know why..

Price:

Rs.49 for 50g (Thank God I bought the smaller version)

How to Use?:

Take an adequate amount of this face wash and apply it on your face.
Gently massage and create lather.
Rinse well.

My Take:

Packaging and Consistency: This face wash comes in a typical Garnier plastic tube with a screw cap. The consistency of this face wash is quite runny with a green gel like texture.

Before you start reading this section, let me tell you something about my skin type. I have oily (read very oily) skin which is pimple prone and is extremely sensitive. If something does not suit me, it immediately shows up on my face as pimples. 2 days before planning to try this product on my face, I ate healthy stuff namely apples, green veggies and drank lots of water to make sure that I can review this product accurately. My skin was completely fine and my face was glowing. I used this face wash at night and went to bed. Next day, I woke up and saw three BIG pimples on my face – 2 on both eyebrows and one on the cheek. I felt angry and I have thus found that it will not suit sensitive skin.

However, my daughter and hubby like it a lot. My hubby has oily skin too (same pinch to me lol) which tends to attract a lot of dirt. He says that it worked fabulously for him and it makes his face super clean and removes all oil and dirt. My hubby does not have sensitive skin.

PROS:

Packaging
Color and gel-like texture of the product, which is appealing to the eyes
Makes the skin squeaky clean
Removes all oil and dirt
Fragrance is nice
Contains Salicylic acid and Neem
Available in different sizes
A very small amount is needed for that perfect lather

CONS:

Breaks me out
A bit difficult to wash it off
SLS

Final Verdict:

If you do not have sensitive skin like me, then it may suit you. I think it was my fault that I tried it because it has been mentioned nowhere on the pack that it will suit very sensitive skin. However, it suited my hubby perfectly.

MABH Rating: 3/5 (-2 for breaking me out)

P.S: Have you tried this face wash? I am just curious to know if any Garnier products have ever suited you! Please do let me know in the comments below.. I do not know why every Garnier product I have tried breaks me out! SO strange 😛

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

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Hello ladies,

I am back again with my second review but before that I would like to thank you all for the support I received and having me on board. Today I will be reviewing a moisturizing lotion. I wanted to get this done before time runs out for the Chennaiites to enjoy what little of the so-called winter they get.

Read: Can You Use Body Lotion On Your Face?

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

I have very dry skin that yearns for pampering even in Chennai’s winter. I have been for sometime on the lookout for a good moisturizer and that is when I came across one by Garnier. Then again I prefer picking up drug store products over high end and check how they fare. In the past I have used Pond’s, Vaseline cocoa, Jergens, Nivea and a couple more of drug store ones.
I wanted to try something new this winter and so picked up this one, Garnier Body Cocoon. Lets see how well it worked or did not work for me.

Price & Quantity:

Rs 105 for 125 ml.

Key Ingredients:

The key ingredients are nutritive fruit oils from apricots, olives, blackcurrants and avocados. And a whole lot of chemicals and of course the infamous parabens!!!!

Usage Directions?:

Use wherever possible but do not apply on face.

Shelf Life:

36 months from the date of manufacture.

My Experience:

This lotion is packed in a cute orange coloured bottle with a flip cap. It is a sturdy bottle and hence travel friendly. No mess; no complaints.

Read: Parachute Advansed Body Lotion Review

The colour is a nice pearly white.The texture is creamy yet light as the bottle claims.The fragrance too is mild and fruity and sweet and florally. All in one I think but is nice. Not in the least over powering.

Like I mentioned before I have extremely dry skin that screams for attention even in summers leave alone winters, even Chennai’s winters. And I easily get bored using the same product so I wanted to try something new and also easy on the pocket. The routine of moisturisng immediately after my bath has to be tediously followed else my skin stretches and it does neither look pretty nor feel pretty. So this is in my routine right now. I use it just out of the shower all over except face and I must say that I am quite pleased with it.
The texture is creamy as claimed but light and with a little rubbing it seeps into the skin leaving it nice and soft. The moisturizing effect too is quite good I must say. The skin feels nourished and there is a nice glowy look that lingers on for long. It is not greasy too. It is definitely a great buy for bedtime moisturizing routine. The skin does not feel too dry the next day too but you must remember that I have extremely dry skin. It will work really well for normal to dry skin I think. However, I am not sure of the oily skin ladies. Even for people with extremely dry skin like me it might only need a reapplication depending on how harsh the winter is. Overall I like the product but am not over whelmed by it 🙂 I will be checking out for something else next winter. And, I still prefer my Vaseline cocoa glow over this one. At least for the way that smells!! Have any one of you tried that?

PROS:

First and foremost, the price!!
It is available online on most sites.
The packaging and smell is pleasant and travel friendly too.
The consistency is creamy but not oily and heavy.
A little goes a long way if used immediately after shower.
It does nourish dry skin as it claims.
The skin feels soft for long.
This lotion is not greasy

CONS:

The smell does not linger on for long.
It needs reapplication for extremely dry skin like me.
Parabens!!! (I don’t think I mind though!)

Rating: 4/5 (-1 as it is not good enough for extremely dry skinned people).

Do I Recommend?:

I would absolutely recommend this to anybody who has dry skin and also normal skin. Those with extremely dry skin too can benefit greatly from it but might need reapplication.

Would I Repurchase?:

I am not sure if I’d repurchase it for myself. I like trying new stuff unless it is something that just cannot be replaced. I think that I should be able to find something next year.

Until next time..
Stay beautiful and smile always!

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

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by Arpita

Hi Everyone!
Finally, I found the Garnier BB Cream and have been trying it for quite a few days. Read my detailed review on it below.

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

Read: Vedic Line BB Cream Review

Read: BB Cream? Now Comes the CC Cream!

Claims?:

How to Use? ~ Usage Directions:

Spread the BB Cream like your regular moisturizer. Apply with light circular strokes from the middle of your face outwards on perfectly cleansed skin.

Price & Quantity:

Introductory Offer- Rs. 119 Rs.99 for 18grams

My Take:

It comes in a sweet little outer cover with another identical box, which slides through it. On the box is written detailed information about the product, full list of ingredients and even how the products works and what is B.B cream. Thumbs up to Garnier for doing that!

I opened the box and found out a cute little tube, with a long nozzle and a perfect hole in it. The tube dispenses the right amount of product required for the face. Packaging is sturdy and the small tube is perfect for travel purposes.

The product has 24 SPF and vitamin C along with almond extract and minerals. Water is the first ingredient, glycerin is the third, which means that water and glycerin content is high in the product.

I asked for other shades and was surprised to find out that only one shade is available which fortunately matched my skin tone perfectly. I really do not know if dusky beauties will like it.

Well, I tried it and found out that it does not make my skin oily and provides sheer coverage. It does visibly reduce minor imperfections of the skin. It did not break me out and gets absorbed completely in just 10 seconds! It does not make me look like a ghost by leaving behind a whitish cast. I am very happy that most of the products I have tried in the last few months have turned out to be quite well. The Garnier B.B cream really gives a healthy glow to the face as claimed.

I just wish the coverage power is increased. In addition, dry skinned beauties may not find it moisturizing enough during the rough winters. However, for oily skinned girls like me, surely try it and I am sure it will not disappoint you. Fragrance added to the product is mild and pleasant and lingers on.