Lotus Herbals

Lakme Jewel Sindoor vs Lotus Herbals Divine Dew Herbal Sindoor Product Review

August 14, 2015 Swati 7 Comments

Since my wedding, I have been in search of an anti-allergic sindoor product. All the local brands including shringar and another brand which starts with letter ‘k’ were basically making my entire forehead itch horribly. So, I decided to give the bigger brands a try. So, let us check out whether they fixed my problem.

Lakme Jewel Sindoor

Price : Rs 125

As you can see, it is maroon and a bit glittery. It comes with a long sponge applicator which makes it easy to apply as a bindi on the forehead as well. And, the color shade is perfect and goes with all colors and styles. It has been almost a year since I got this product and it has dried up a bit.

Lotus Herbals Divine Dew Herbal Sindoor

Price : ~ Rs 120

Unfortunately, the sales girl sold me a wrong color. This one is not maroon in color but rather more fluorescent red which really does not go well with all the clothes and styles. I think this variation is Love Drop.

Lotus Herbals SAFE SUN COLLAGENSHIELD SUNBLOCK SPF 90 PA+++ {Product Review}

May 14, 2012 Swati 29 Comments

Lotus Herbals SAFE SUN COLLAGENSHIELD SUNBLOCK SPF 90 PA+++ Sunscreen Product Review

Price: Rs 595 for 50gms

Ingredients

Pros

– blends easily with my skin

– goes well on the bare skin too

– gives a nice base layer for makeup

– can be finished off with a loose powder dusting and a lipstick

Cons

– expensive!!!

– too high claims from my point of view

– can’t apply the required dosage of sunscreen because of the tint

My Experience

I have been using this sunscreen since almost a month. Frankly, doing a review of a sunscreen is a very difficult task for me 🙁 Either I know too much about it or I have an obsessive compulsive disorder. So, let me try to give an impartial review.First of all, I was actually frightened by the claims and the spf. I mean 90 is way too high and actually there is only a marginal protection increase between 30 and 50 and 90.

Anyway, talking about the product, if you need a proper protection, you need to apply proper amount of sunscreen. So, nearly 1/4th to 1/3rd of a tea spoon of sunscreen should be applied daily. Now, since this sunscreen is tinted, that proves to be a huge problem as the tint tends to get patchy and sits on the skin which looks really bad, obviously!!!

And, one more thing I noticed is that my skin gets heated up sometimes to an uncomfortable degree when I am applying the product. That’s kinda weird, actually!!! Another con for me was that the sunscreen used to flake off my skin!!! Yes, I tested the sunscreen on bare skin and on skin with moisturiser and there was no pattern to flaking off. And, that was actually very inconvenient.

Yes, lots of cons so let me talk a little about the pros. It really gives a nice tint and is more or less sheer on the skin. But, it does give an even look to the skin. Finishing off this product with a loose powder and a lipstick is a really good idea. The sunscreen does give good protection and I am not the kind who reapplies. I did go out in the sun in the afternoons with this on but no, I didn’t tan out considerably.

Ok, another con is that this can’t be used as a body sunscreen. One more thing is that I think the tint is too dark and may make the fairer ones look a shade darker than they are. It blends nicely with the skin, though. And, to be frank, I did try to apply the required amount of sunscreen which is an impossibility when it comes to tinted products but yes, I have to use a tissue paper to remove the excess product almost always.

And, it does make my skin look shiny immediately on application. Though, the skin sort of settles down after an hour or so. And, yes, it does make the skin look a little brighter and that stays till the evening. And, this photographs well also. So, can be used as a foundation as well. So, as a sunscreen, my answer is no because its a chemical one and my personal preference is a physical sunscreen but if I have to say something, its a decent enough sunscreen though my preference would still be Neutrogena because of the stability factor.

PS: Product sent by the brand.

Other product reviews from Lotus Herbals:

Lotus Herbals WHITEGLOW Oatmeal and Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub

Lotus Herbals VanilaSmooth Body Lotion

My shelf is overfull – Hair Care {Beauty Products}

October 10, 2011 Swati 6 Comments

So, this is the third installment of this series. Last time, you saw the body care products.

Hair Oils

[Read the review here]

Shampoo

I am not sure if I am liking this shampoo!!!

Conditioners

whoa!!! when will I finish them :O

Products already reviewed:

Himalaya Protein Conditioner Softness and Shine

Leave-in Serums

I am not using Livon, btw. It has silicones.

Hair Color and Deep Treatments

Products already reviewed:

Biotique Henna Powder

Hope you liked the series!!! I am waiting to read your comments 🙂

Lotus Herbals Pomegranate and Plum Skin Polisher {Product Launch}

July 15, 2011 Swati Leave a Comment

Ok, so I am late in putting this up. So, here it is and I have been eying this since it came.

What does Lotus say about it?

If you are looking for a gentler way to scrub your skin and get that youthful appearance, look no further! Lotus Herbals has introduced Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher that ensures smooth, flawless and younger skin. This innovative skin polisher protects from pollution, dust and exposure to the harsh rays of the sun and helps in restoring the natural glow of the skin.

Lotus Herbals Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher is enriched with active ingredients such as pomegranate, which has skin renewal properties that help increase collagen and plum that infuses powerful anti oxidants into the skin, making it soft and supple. It contains ultra fine granules that are non-abrasive and gently rejuvenate the skin by removing dead skin cells. This skin polisher therapeutically exfoliates and cleanses the skin of toxins and other impurities while protecting against environmental pollutants. Suitable for all skin types, its deep detoxification re-energizes the skin, reduces fine lines and offers wrinkle protection. Now regenerate your skin to a new level of vitality for a more youthful, healthy and radiant appearance, all day long.

Lotus Herbals Pomegranate & Plum Energizing Skin Polisher is attractively priced at Rs 155 for 50gms and Rs 245 for 100 gms and is available at leading beauty and departmental stores across the country.

Now add a breath of fresh air to dull, tired skin by making this luxurious skin polisher a part of your skin care regime!

PS: Press Release sent by the brand.

Lotus Herbals WHITEGLOW Oatmeal and Yogurt Skin Whitening Scrub {Product Review}

March 31, 2011 Swati 2 Comments

This is one of the best products I have been using lately. So, lets proceed to see why it works??

Price: 145 INR for 100 gms (affordable!!)

Ingredients

Lotus Herbals is a herbal brand but not free of chemicals so it has its own share of them as you can see in the pic. The active ingredients include oatmeal and yogurt as stated in the name though they appear in the middle of the ingredient list (not the highest concentration of the active ingredients).

My Experience

So, in the pic, you see what the company says about the product and its method of usage. Of course, you all must already be familiar with how to use a scrub. I like to use this scrub after cleansing my face and I generally use it in shower. There is a reason to that which I’ll tell you in a minute.

So, this scrub is very yogurty in look and feel too. For the first time, a scrub has looked so different to me. Its just as if you have dried the yogurt and powdered it. It is quiet granular and the granules are not at all spiky or ragged that they will tear at your skin. They are just enough granular to provide a good exfoliation. And, its smell is kinda weird. I donno how to classify it but you can like it or you might not like it but it is definitely not overpowering. Instead, the smell is quite subtle.

Now, coming to the claims of this scrub, yes, it does pass all the tests you can hope. No, it will not turn you white and into a fairy after a single use. But, it considerably makes your skin brighter and removes tanning to quite an extent. The reason I am saying this is coz I have used it on my arms and this one is one of the few products which actually showed a difference (not a lot but yes better enough to be considered). That’s the reason I like to use this in the shower and it is easy to apply on the neck too in the shower.

My Recommendation

I do not really end up falling for many products and this is one I like. So, yes, you will like it too and its pretty much affordable and lasts quite long if used only on face and neck. Since I am using on the arms, I think it might go away soon. So, go ahead and give it a try!! And, for the record, almost all the bloggers (wherever I have read till now) have given it a thumbs up.