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The Lean Snack Nutrition Bars

September 24, 2018 Swati Leave a Comment

Nutrition Bars are really popular these days but I fall into the skeptics bracket. I have always been worried about the ingredients that go into making them, especially for the protein bars and the preservatives. Somehow, I always equate them to the factory processed foods.

So when The Lean Snack came under my radar, I was not sure. I asked them for their ingredient list and product literature before even checking out their website. So, what do I think about them?

The Lean Snack Nutrition Bars

Price : Rs 60 for 30 gms (they have packs of 4, 8,16 and 24 which are even more economical!)

Availability : Website

Ingredients

The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics

September 21, 2018 Swati 2 Comments

Have you ever come across a product which is just plain water? Apart from floral waters and mists, of course. Well, the ordinary’s marine hyaluronics is one such product. I was looking for something hydrating to be added in my skin care and this was the better option from the brand so I picked it up.

The Ordinary brand has received loads of buzz in the recent times thanks to its extremely low price range and equally diverse product range. It comes from the umbrella of Deciem, the niche beauty brand which believes in serious skin care. Now, does marine hyaluronics fall in that category?

The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics Product Review

Price : 10.90$ for 30ml

Availability : I got it from cultbeauty but it is available on other websites as well

Ingredients

Some Random Product Reviews – Part IV

September 17, 2018 Swati 6 Comments

Updated from March 2013. Revamping old product reviews of random products. Some might still be available in the market and some might have been discontinued.

Dove Essential Nourishment Body Lotion Deep Care Complex

When the ads came up on television, I was quite excited about it but then never really came around buying it. So, when I got this in a package from BeBeautiful, I was kind of excited to try it out.

And, I am happy that I didn’t buy it. No, I don’t wanna say its a bad product. But, it has quite many disadvantages. As you all would already be aware, my skin is dry and, in winters, it needs proper moisturization with thick lotions.

So, I thought this would be a good fit. It glides on skin very easily and disappears soon enough. And, here, starts the problem. After a while, it becomes sticky! Even the clothes start sticking to the body!!

And, it was still sticky when I used to take only a pea size amount which was quite surprising. And, considering Hyderabad is a dry climate area, humidity issue is ruled out.

Lakme Peach Milk Moisturizer

It is a thin pinkish lotion. There is an issue with the product. Sometimes, you can see only pink water coming out of the bottle which means emulsion is not stable. So, I had to shake the bottle every time before using.

Now, when I used it as a moisturizer, my skin felt dry after 20-30 minutes of application only. So, I had to discontinue using it as a moisturizer but it was perfect for a body lotion.

My body never felt dry except my arms which are prone to excessive dryness. So, I would suggest this as a body lotion unless you have a normal skin. I am not sure if it suits oily skin!

Ponds White Beauty Peel-Off Instant Brightening Mask

This was another product I wanted to try but never got around buying it and I am glad. Nah, the product is good and delivers immediate but short-lived results. But, the problem is its smell.

When I apply this product on the face, it smells so strongly of something like ammonia or some chemical that it becomes difficult to breathe. The smell doesn’t linger on skin. It stays for just a few seconds while applying the product.

But, its enough to deter a person to use the product. One needs to apply a thick layer of this mask which dries off in about 15-20 minutes and then it peels off easily without clumping anywhere.

The results were amazing when I used it for the first time. I could see immediate brightening of the face. But, sadly, it wasn’t visible after 2-3 hours which was quite disappointing.

All I know about Toners

September 12, 2018 Swati 3 Comments

One of the reader had expressed interest in knowing more about toners, how exactly to use them and how useful they really are. So, I decided to do a post where I put in everything I know about toners since the beginning of my blogging and then I go on to say whether you should use a toner or not?

Toners have long been under debate for their efficacy but now they have finally found place in the skin care routine as the hydrators. Earlier, it was just astringents and rose water but not toners are coming as exfoliants as well. Toners were actually the part of the 10 step Korean skin care routine which have slowly been accepted world wide.

What are different types of Toners?

Astringent toners were recommended for oily or acne prone skin to calm or soothe it and help heal the breakouts. Usually, the active ingredient would be witch hazel.

Rose water is still recommended for all skin types thanks to its soothing and cooling properties. This is more of a traditional toner which has been recommended in India for centuries now.

Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream

September 10, 2018 Swati 4 Comments

Again, one of my whimiscal pickups and this was purely on the basis of its heavenly smell. The forest essentials kumkumadi teenage night cream is not only meant for teenagers but I believe other age groups can also reap its benefits. Let me explain it in the post and I would also mention that this is not exactly a review but more of a discourse on the product.

Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream

Price : Rs 1,975 for 30 gms

For me, the kumkumadi teenage night cream is one of the inexpensive products from the brand. It smells amazing though it can be a bit too strong for sensitive noses. I do not like strong smells but somehow this agrees with me and the good part is that this smell does not linger long on the skin either.