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Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner Review

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Hey All!

After finishing up my Ayur Herbal Astringent, I decided to give this toner a try as I was bored with the former. I cannot stick with one product and I tend to experiment a lot with toners. So here is my take on Nivea Visage Oil Regulating Toner.



Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 149 for 125 ml

 

Claims of the Toner:

Shelf Life: 

Use before 30 months from mfd.

 

My Take:

Since I am oily skinned I am constantly on the lookout for oil free and oil control products. When I came across this toner, I thought of giving it a shot and this one didn’t disappoint.

 

The packaging is attractive. The bottle is mint-green in color having a white flip top cap. I’m not sure if the product is travel friendly as the cap may open up while you are on the move.

Those of you who are particular about how a product smells, will love this one due to its mild fragrance.
The consistency of this toner is like that of water. It is colorless and doesn’t dry up instantly after application. After some time skin feels supple and clean. It does give a matte effect. It also makes moisturizing easier as my moisturizer easily gets absorbed into the skin after I use this toner.

I prefer to use this toner by dabbing some amount on a cotton pad and pat it on my face after cleansing. I use it twice daily. One bottle will last for around 3 months if used twice a day. I would say this is the mildest toner I’ve used till date. Although it contains alcohol, it doesn’t sting at all. It will not give you any dry patches. This toner is perfect for winter.

Also, unlike some toners, this toner does not give the sticky feeling to your face. It will work well for those having combination and oily skin. Those of you who are new to toners can start with this one as it is mild and will not over dry your skin.

In my opinion, the only con I have noticed is that it doesn’t do anything to minimize pores though. Overall it is a decent toner which does a good job of controlling oil and cleansing the skin.

 

Pros:

  • Attractive packaging
  • Does not sting
  • Low alcoholic content
  • Doesn’t dry up skin
  • Cost effective
  • Did not break me out

CONS:

  • Doesn’t help in minimizing pores

 

Rating: 3.5/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

Those of you who have combination and oily skin can give this one a try as it is mild and effectively helps in controlling oil. If you have oily skin/combination skin which tends to dry up during the winter then this toner will be ideal as it won’t over dry. New comers too can start with this toner.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Well, this bottle will last me for around 3 months. After that, I’m going to try out Attitude Toner as I’ve heard positive reviews about it.

Nivea Whitening Cell Repair and UV Protect Body Lotion Review

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Hello there!

I had been using Vaseline Healthy White Body Lotion for a long time. Not because I wanted fair skin, I just wanted to get rid of my old tan which was a result of a lot of outdoor activities during school and college days. The Vaseline Healthy White Body Lotion really helped in lightening my skin to some extent. At the same time I used to cover up while going out to avoid further tan.

 Then Nivea launched its Whitening Cell Repair & UV Protect Body Lotion. So I decided to give this one a try as I was bored of continuous usage of the Vaseline Body Lotion. So here is my take on Nivea Whitening Cell Repair & UV Protect Body Lotion.

Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 101 for 75 ml.
Rs. 225 for 250 ml.
Rs. 310 for 400 ml.

 

Shelf Life: 

Best use before 30 months from mfd.

 

Ingredients:

My Take:

The lotion comes in a white coloured curvy bottle having a pump dispenser (only the 400 ml bottle has a pump dispenser, the others have the flip top cap). That was the main reason I bought the bigger bottle. I always prefer the pump dispenser packaging as it is easier to dispense the lotion without tilting the bottle.

The lotion is white in colour having a runny consistency. It spreads easily on the skin and absorbs quickly. It does not leave the skin greasy, but it’s not matte either. It has a fruity fragrance which is way better than that of Vaseline Body Lotion.

If I compare this one with that of Vaseline, the Nivea body lotion works faster in removing tan. My feet were badly tanned and this lotion has almost restored my natural fairness. You can notice the results within three weeks. Impressive! But don’t expect a ‘snow white’ type of skin lightening. I don’t want that anyway! Its only purpose is to get rid of your old tan and restore your natural skin color. And it does what it claims.

The product claims of UVA/UVB filters to protect your skin from UV rays. But it doesn’t mention any SPF. I wish it had sun protection.

I did not try this on my face since it is not mattifying and I prefer to use a separate lotion which controls oil and mattifies my face. My body skin texture is normal, so I can say that this lotion never dried up my skin. Therefore it is suitable for all skin types. I use this lotion every day after bath as it absorbs better on the skin.

PROS:

  • Reduces tan
  • Sweet fragrance
  • Absorbs easily
  • Affordable
  • The pump dispenser makes sure that no product is left in the bottle
  • Great for summer as it does not feel greasy on the skin
  • Easily available

CONS:

  • Contains paraben
  • Bottle is bulky so not ideal while travelling. It would be nice if they came up with smaller bottles having a pump dispenser.

 

Rating: 4/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

Yes! I recommend this product for all skin types. Just give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Every time! Till a new one is launched.

Nivea Pearl and Beauty Anti Perspirant Roll On Review

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Hello ladies,

This is getting addictive for me; reading and writing reviews. Very soon I am going to run out of products from my cupboard to write reviews about. How y’all doing? So far it has been a fantastic year for me.
Thanks to MABH, I am pursuing something that I like, writing.


Today I shall be talking about Nivea Pearl and Beauty Anti Perspirant Roll On. I have previously reviewed the Nivea Whitening Deodorant Anti Perspirant Roll On in which I had shared some gyan about deodorants and anti-perspirants. So, here, I will directly head into the review. (That toy in the picture belongs to my nephew. I put it there just to add some colour to the picture) 😀

 

Price & Quantity:

Rs 165 for 50 ml.

 

Key Ingredients:

Aqua, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Steareth-21, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Persea Gratissima Oil, Trisodium EDTA.


Usage Directions:

Apply on the underarms directly. Do not apply on clothes.

 

Shelf Life:

30 months from the date of manufacture.

 

My Experience:

Packaging: It comes in a glass bottle with a round cap and the typical roll on thingy. Travel friendly but no harm in being extra careful with the glass bottle. However, being glass it is recyclable 🙂 bonus points there from me.

Color & Fragrance: The color is white as you can see from the swatch. The texture is a little liquidy and it takes a few seconds to completely dry out. However it does not leave behind any whitish cast and completely vanishes in a while.The fragrance is very refreshing and flowery. It is very mild and will not irritate those with sensitive noses.

 

How it works for me: I actually picked this one as I wanted a break from the other variant from Nivea. The claim that it gives beautiful under arms also got me here but I am skeptical as to what exactly beautiful underarms are. Anyway, I am happy with this roll on too.
Once again a hit with me. I liked its fresh and flowery smell though it is not as refreshing as its sister roll on, the whitening one. This one also claims 48 hour protection which I will not vouch for as I do shower at least once a day. But otherwise, it does keep oneself odour-free for a really long time.
I like that it does not claim too much and it is indeed a good product for the price, quality and quantity, but, I like my whitening one better maybe because of its refreshing citrusy smell. The quantity will last you quite a while. This one also takes a while to completely dry out.

 

PROS:

  • It is available everywhere.
  • Price is not much for the quality and quantity.
  • Long lasting fragrance which is very refreshing.
  • A little goes a long way.
  • Dermatologically tested.
  • Recyclable.
  • Small and travel friendly.

 

CONS:

  • Being a glass bottle also has its cons of possible breakage.
  • Takes a while to completely dry out.
  • Not as refreshing as the whitening roll on probably because of the lack of licorice and witch hazel extracts in it.

 

Rating: 4.9/5 (Whitening gets 5/5 you see….)

 

Do I Recommend?:

I definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants to try out newer roll ons. It is worth every penny.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

I am not sure but I may if I get bored of the Nivea whitening roll on.

So, until next time.. Stay beautiful and smell nice 😉