Monday, March 10, 2014

Olay Total Effects Cream + Serum Duo: Review

Hi Everyone!

The product I am reviewing today has a story to it. Although the product is a sheer genius in its field but the story behind procuring it, is the worst thing that could happen to me :(

Last December on my birthday I suddenly realized that I am no longer being considered in the teen-age family and I am kind of ageing and my age has increased by 1 year :(  I hate growing up. And then the alarm rang. I need to take care of my skin and have to do something to stop the wrinkles and fine lines appearing on my skin in the near future. I know I was very stupid to think so, women uses these products when they are approaching 30 , and I am quite distant to that age. But still I cannot take chances you know :P

So then My hunt began and I got hold of this one - Olay Total Effects Cream + Serum Duo. It is a 7 in 1 anti ageing cream with SPF 15.



The smaller bottle that I bought was priced at INR 369 for 20 gm. I am using it since January and I have still so much left to use. So I would advice all to get the small bottle, it is a good quantity against the money.

Product Description

It says it fights 7 signs of ageing and gives visibly younger looking skin. Reduces Fine lines and wrinkles, Evens out skin tone, Reduces age spots, Smoothes Uneven texture, decreases dullness and dryness and minimizes pores.



My Experience

Yes all of the above is true. I am religiously using it everyday before I go to work and trust me it had made my skin look fresh and young than before. I cannot vouch for the fine lines and wrinkle part as I do not have any of those as of now, but I am sure it would stand tall to that claim also.



It is actually a blend of cream and serum so it does not makes my skin too oily or unnecessarily creates oil imbalance of my skin. I use it as a moisturizer base before I put up my makeup. It having SPF also acts as an advantage to me as I do not have to use a sunscreen. Unlike Other sunscreen lotions it does not leaves a white cast on my face.

It is a day cream duo, so I do not use it in the night. I am very happy with its performance and I am now so addicted and used to it that I am not going to let it go ever.



The interesting and best part is its packaging. It comes in a transparent bottle with a nozzle and a transparent cap. I can see the mix of white and beige product inside. One fine day I saw that the bottom of the bottle is empty transparent and the product is hanging on the top. I felt that a suction has happened and the cream went up. I thought did I pay for an empty bottle with so little product? Then few days later I saw the cream went up higher. Then I realized, as the cream is getting used up, the cream container is going up and one day the bottle will be empty  :P  (interesting)



However, I completely recommend using this product to all girls who thinks the day has come to use anti ageing products :P

Hi Fivez

1. does whatever it claims
2. Not so much Pocket pinching
3.Contains SPF
4. Does not make the face oily
5. leaves no white cast
6. Travel friendly pack

Low Fivez

1. Nothing can I think of as of now :)

Swatch




Rating 

5 out of 5

Re Purchase?

Yes Through out my life

You can buy the product  HERE

Have you used Olay Total Effects Cream and Serum Duo? Share your comments below....

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Pantene Pro V Lively Clean Shampoo: Review

Hi All,

So what all you did today in Women's Day? Did you buy some cosmetics? There were so many discounts through out stores across the country...Well I planned  something, but unfortunately I was so busy in getting my stuffs in place as I am going home :D

Anyway lets talk about today's product. I have got a drug store Shampoo today from the Pantene family- The Pantene Pro V Lively Clean Shampoo.



Price of the shampoo is INR 69 for 80 ML. It is the mini version of the large size bottle.

Product Description says it revitalizes oily hair to lively looking hair and it makes the hair clean.



My Experience

I have a habit of using a mild shampoo in my first wash so that the oil goes away and then I wash my hair with L'oreal Force Vector Shampoo (Read the review HERE). I generally use a mild herbal shampoo. But Off late I am running short of my stock as I get those shampoos from Kolkata :P  This time I am going to bring in more of them.

Since my first wash shampoo was over I had to look for some alternative which will wash away the oil and also clean my scalp and make my hair look fresh.

I happen to glance on the Pantene Pro V Lively Clean one off the shelf and the transparent packaging and the name of the product "Lively Clean" drew my attention and instantly without giving much thought I just bought it.



Since then I am using it on my hair, and it is a decent product I must say. It keeps dirt and oil away in the first wash itself. But I felt that my hair had become a little dry after the wash when one fine day I was getting late for work and I had to skip my L'oreal one. That day I manage to keep the frizz tamed by using a conditioner somehow. I discovered this shampoo can not be used alone and needs a conditioner for taming hair or else the hair will become dry and frizzy.

It does the cleaning part pretty well and my hair feels squeaky clean at first wash. The reason behind it is , this shampoo is loaded with chemicals which we generally try to avoid from SLS to SLES and etc.



The pretty part of this product is the packaging. Once can easily make out how much product has been used up as it is transparent and it has a flip open cap.



The shampoo is not really runny and has a gel like consistency and is also transparent sans color and sans smell.



Hi Fivez

1. Cleanse Hair
2. Keeps it fresh
3. No Smell
4. Available at all places
5. Not at all pricey

Low Fivez

1. Loaded with chemical
2. Makes hair dry and frizzy
3. Needs conditioner to tame down the frizzy and dry hair

Rating 

3 Out of 5

Re Purchase

I would like to try the other mild Pantene shampoo products



Buy Pantene Pro V Shampoo  HERE
Buy the L'oreal Paris Force Vector Shampoo HERE and HERE


Have you used Pantene Pro V Shampoo? Share your comments below

EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint : Review

Hi Everybody!

So what are your plans for Women's Day? I am busy packing my bags as I am visiting my parents in Kolkata this Holi! Yayieeee! I seriously need a break from work. It seems its been ages I have seen the oldie goldie couple :P and my brother who is supposedly giving his 10th board exam :O

Today I am reviewing one such product which  was a secret gift by my colleague Anupriya! Thanks Babes! Only you knew how much I craved for it - The world famous and raved about EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint flavor.



You see this lip balm is not available in India and no online portal stocks it. Disheartening I know! I was craving for this product since I came to know about it. One fine morning When I entered office I saw a small "egg shaped  dibbi" kept on my laptop. When I went near I jumped out of Joy. It was my dream lip balm :D (Ok ok I will stop being dramatic). I asked everyone that who kept it for me. Then this sweet young girl who sits just opposite to me gave me that mystery glance and I understood it is she who is my secret santa. Love you babes!

EOS is an abbreviation of the word Evolution of Smooth. They have very little range of skincare products ranging from lip balms to hand and body lotions, shaving cream for men and some limited edition products. And all their products are like world famous and they have performance to die for.



The EOS lip balm in sweet mint is priced at $ 3.29 and has 6 more flavors to it.

It is 95% organic and 100% natural product.It is also paraben and petroleum free, Has shea butter , jojoba oil and vitamin E and yes Glutten free ( I am not allergic to wheat products though)

It is not at all a heavy on lips product with no tint in it. One can wear it both in the morning and at night. Infact I even where it under my lipsticks as well. It is not a winter specific product and can be worn both in summers and winters :D



It has the effect of mint and gives a slight plumping effect with the sensation of strong mint after application.

I am stunned at its performance honestly. Such a sheer coverage balm and it makes my lips utter smooth. and if by chance I exfoliate my lips and then apply it, the day after my lips feel so soft and smooth.

The best thing I like about it is the packaging. It is almost an egg shape balm with round balm bullet with a click and shut twist off cap. Just roll on the balm over the lips and you are done! Instantly!



I just hope I get hold more of the other flavors and other products from the family.

Rating

100 out of 10  :P



Re purchase?

Ofcourseeee!!


Have you tried EOS products? Share your comments below