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VLCC Daily Protect Mango Lip Balm Review and Swatches

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by Arpita

Lip Balm has become a necessity for me. My lips are of the normal kind and are almost without any pigmentation (*touchwood*). When I first saw this Mango lip balm at my local cosmetic store, I could not stop myself from buying it. Let us find out if it worked for me.


Ingredients, Description, Other Information: Please refer to the images.( Actually it is not worth knowing coz you will not be purchasing this after you read this review 😛 )

Price and Quanity:

Rs. 49 for 4 g

My Take:

Well, the lip balm is moisturizing for my normal lips but dry lips will need something better than this one. It has a staying power, which is a maximum of 1 hour. It creates a yellowish layer onto the lips, which looks really un-natural and weird. I just do not like the packaging as well. If you pull out a bit more of the balm, then putting it back is slightly difficult. In addition, it melts down during the summer time and hence, I need to keep it refrigerated all the time.

I will not recommend it because I do not like reapplying my lip balms and its fragrance is too artificial for my taste. I will not recommend it also because I know we cannot carry our refrigerators with us everywhere we go  😛

Summing up the detailed pros and cons- (I know most of you only read the pros and cons 😛 and thus, I have explained each point nicely for you :))

PROS:

  • This lip balm is very affordable. The quantity you get at the price is great.
  • It contains SPF 15. Thus, this lip balm helps in protection of the lips from the harmful sun rays too!
  • It does not feel heavy on the lips. It is not too much waxy or anything and just provides the right amount of moisture for my normal lips.

CONS:

  • The lip balm is yellow in color. If you try to swipe it more than twice on your lips, then, be sure to have yellow lips 😛
  • Packaging is a turn off for me. The twist up kind of bottom is too loose and gets stuck sometimes which is a total boo from my side.
  • This lip balm has a very low staying power of about 1 hour. You need to keep reapplying it every one hour. I am simply not Okay with it.
  • It melts down badly during the hot summer months. It is too soft and if you exert even slightly more pressure, the bullet will break and it will be a pain to join it back.
  • Dry lips should stay away from this one, as it will not do anything for you.
  • This lip balm breaks into chunks on your lips while you apply it and thus gives you a very uneven application.
  • Fragrance that has been added to this lip balm is quite artificial.


Final Verdict: It is a very average type of lip balm which will not help you out much and I will only recommend it to you if you do not mind reapplying it every one hour and if you want yellow colored lips 😛


Rating: 2/5


Do I Recommend?:

I will give my answer with a very simple word- NO. Sometimes saying No is very important in life too.

 

Will I Repurchase?:

Yes, only if need a yellow colored lip balm, someday 😛 I am going back to my favorite Baby Lips by Maybelline. If you are a mango lover, then please skip this!

VLCC Skin Defense Wild Turmeric Face Wash Review

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Hello Everyone!

Today I am going to review the  Turmeric Face Wash from VLCC brand.

Price & Quantity: 

Rs.125 for 100 ml

 

Key Ingredients: 

Honey & Turmeric

 

How to Use?: 

Apply a small amount of the cleanser on moist face and neck. Massage gently with fingertips & rinse thoroughly. Can be used round the year.

 

Shelf Life: 

3 years

My Experience:

Packaging: The face wash comes in a plastic bottle with a screw cap. The cap is open able with a flip cap too. The bottle is not transparent, and hence it does not show up hoe much of the product is left over.   The quality of the package material is very strong and sturdy. Some times I have come across bottle that just breaks or cracks off with just a few handlings of the flip cap.

Color, Consistency and Fragrance: This face wash has a yellow tinge in color. It is a thin gel like liquid in its consistency. It is a runny face wash. And fragrance seems strong to my senses.

How it works: The face wash lathers very well. It helps remove the sweaty dirt from the skin; leaves the skin fresh and relived.
But there is one major draw back. It is definitely not suitable for dry skin and even normal skin. For me, during summers, skin gets back to some what normal. Yet after using this face wash my skin feels stretchy and then it even begins to itch. If I follow with moisturizers during summer, I begin to sweat uncontrollably. Using this face wash during winters is absolutely out of control.

People with oily skin will be able to use this product without any trouble. I feel this will help acne prone skin to a great extent. But the package details say ‘all skin types’. This is very misleading.

 

PROS:

  • Suits oily skin very much.
  • Will help acnes and pimples.
  • Leaves skin squeaky clean.
  • Sturdy package.
  • Screw cap along with a flip cap too

CONS:

  • Not suitable for normal and dry skin.
  • Leaves skin dry and stretchy (for skin other than oily types)

 

Rating: 3/5


My Recommendation: 

Oily skin people can try this product.

 
Would I Repurchase?:

No. It is not helping my skin at all. It leaves my skin dry after wash which means the product is stripping off all the oil from my skin.

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.