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Lakme Gentle and Soft Deep Pore Cleanser Review

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Hi everyone!

Today I’m here to review a product that was actually an accidental buy. I was looking for a cleansing face wash and I ended up buying this cleanser by Lakme instead! However, I have only ever used the Ayur Herbal Cleansing Milk so I thought that I may as well try out this new cleanser. Read on to know what I think about it!

Price and Quantity: 

Rs 110 for 120 ml

My Take:

The cleanser comes in a cute plastic packaging. I quite like the shape of the bottle! However it is opaque so you never know how much cleanser is left. That won’t be a problem for a while though because the quantity is quite good.

The consistency of the cleanser is quite runny, like a lotion. It spreads easily on my skin. I used it with cotton as instructed (by the cute bottle :D). I really like that it does not dry out my skin, though I was sort of expecting that since it says it is suitable for ‘normal to dry skin’. I think this will be okay to use in winters too.

What I hate about this cleanser is how much it stings my eyes! I know that they have mentioned to avoid contact with eyes but sometimes accidental contact happens, people. And then if it feels like I’ve just touched a green chili and then touched my eye, it’s not a happy situation. Okay that was a bit of an exaggeration but yes; it does sting quite a bit.

One more thing I’m not sure about is that I think this may have broken me out slightly. But it says it’s a gentle cleanser so I’m not really sure that this is the culprit. I highly doubt it, but my breakouts coincided with some products including this one, so I thought I should just mention it.

Overall I do like how the cleanser makes my face look cleaner and brighter after a tiring day. It’s very easy to work with and feels very gently on the skin. It also removes all traces of makeup easily, however I didn’t try it on eye makeup (read chili comparison above!).

What I like?:

  • Reasonably priced
  • Does not dry out my skin
  • Removes impurities, deep cleans
  • Feels gentle on the skin
  • Removes all traces of makeup
  • Pleasant fragrance
  • Not greasy or sticky, skin doesn’t feel oily after use

What I don’t like?:

  • Contains parabens
  • Stings eyes a lot

Rating: 4/5

Final word: 

The Lakme deep pore cleanser does a very thorough job of removing impurities and cleansing my face without making it too greasy or too dry.  It does its job so if you’re on the lookout for a new cleanser, you could try this out. Be sure to test it out before using it all over you skin.

Lakme Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse Review, Photos and Swatch

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by Venetha

Hi friends,
We all love to be dolled up and pretty all the time right 🙂 We are naturally blessed with so much beauty that everyone is a princess. Enhancing our beauty is what the makeup does and the most widely sought after product is foundation. It provides an even and perfect look. Lakme launches the Absolute range a while ago and it has caught the attention of many. I purchased the Lakme Absolute mattreal skin natural mousse from the range and I will be reviewing the same here.

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Claims of the Mousse:

This mousse to powder formula delivers a feather-light finish giving you breathable natural skin. While its weightless formulation hides pores, fine lines and uneven skin tone to leave skin peachy soft all through the day.

  • Lasts up to 16 hours
  • Feather-light texture
  • SPF 8

Price: 

Rs. 575 for 25 grams


Shade Reviewed:

Ivory fair

My Take on Lakme Absolute Mattreal Skin Natural Mousse:

The foundation comes in a really cute spherical tub that I simply adore. Looks wise, it is very different from anything else in the market. I love the color and the reflective surface. But the tub packaging leads to quite a mess every time I dig into the product. Some of the mousse gets stuck on the edges too which annoys me a lot.

Coming to the texture, it feels like dream when touched between fingers 🙂 It is so perfectly whipped, light and silky that it feels unreal to even touch it. When applied on the face, it is such an ease to work with; it just spreads so well. The finishing look is totally matte. The face looks naturally bright and doesn’t look cakey.

Medium coverage is what I would describe it as, but that is more than enough since none would want to be seen with an extremely made up face all the time. However if you have dark pigmentation around your eyes or nose, then it won’t cover it up so well. The foundation gives a flawless finish and the pores are less evident. You need not set the product with powder as it is good and matte on its own.

This is best suited for oily skinned beauties as the face remains oil free for a long time. Dry skinned girls will also find it good, provided they moisturize really well before. The staying power is totally jaw dropping. The foundation stays put for the entire day, I mean literally and there was only very little fading. It is water proof to a certain extent. It kept my face fresh and oiliness was under control too. If you are going to be outdoors the entire time, then you will have to touch up and the staying power may not be that great.

The foundation smells strongly of orange peel or something like that. I get reminded of Ponds oil control talc. The fragrance is quite strong.

They claim it has SPF 8 but who are you kidding! This is such a negligible amount of sun protection that was rather not present in the first place. You cannot skip your regular sun screen at any cost.

There are only 3 shades available. It is high time Lakme thought about changing this trend of offering only a few shades to choose from. Make sure you try it on and pick the right one while purchasing; otherwise it is going to look hideous.

Why I like this Foundation?:

  • Light and silky texture
  • Easy to blend
  • Gives a natural smooth matte finish – perfect for oily skin
  • Waterproof/sweat proof
  • Controls oil
  • Medium coverage

Why I don’t like this Foundation?:

  • Limited shades
  • No list of ingredients

MABH Rating:

4.5/5


Overall Verdict:

Rightly said, ‘makeup that doesn’t look made up’. Oily skinned beauties are sure to love this one.

Do you like Lakme Absolute Makeup Collection? Have you tried this Mousse?

Lakme Complexion Care CC Cream ~ Photos and Details

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Hello Everyone!
So after all the raving BB cream launches in India, Lakme has taken it to the next step. They have come up with their new CC cream! Yes you read it right. i.e Complexion Care Cream. Interesting isn’t it? I have previously made a post on CC creams and their properties; and if you read that you will be knowing that this Lakme CC cream launch is really a good news for me. Not only for me, its a great news for all oily skin typed girls out there (Who always find BB creams heavy and greasy on their skin!)

This Lakme CC cream is priced at Rs.250 for 30 ml. (Quite affordable for the quantity isn’t it?)

So girls.. Are you going to give this BB cream a try?