REVIEW Lotus Professional PHYTORx Intensive Repair Anti-ageing serum

RATING :- 6 OUT OF 10

Hello girls, i am back after a long time and today i am going to write about the Lotus Professional Intensive Repair Anti-Ageing Serum. This comes in a pack of 30 ml and costs INR Rs 745. The container is made up of glass with plastic cap and pump. It has got a pump dispenser.

What Lotus claims about the Lotus Professional Intensive Repair Anti-Ageing Serum? : PHYTORx Intensive Repair Anti-ageing serum is a concentrated blend of Ginger, Ginseng & Whey Protein extracts.
It helps stimulate skin-firming collagen to improve suppleness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Active Organic Ingredients :
Ginseng : Fight wrinkles and boosts skin-firming collagen.
Ginger : Antioxidant, improves elasticity of the skin
Whey Protein : Boosts collagen, effectively reduces wrinkle depth

Directions :- Every morning & evening after cleansing with PHYTORx Skin Smoothing Anti-Ageing Face wash, apply all over face and neck in conjunction with PHYTORx Skin Firming Anti-Ageing Creme/Skin Renewing Anti-Ageing Night Creme.

Now let me write something about what i felt after using the Lotus PHYTORx Intensive Repair Anti-ageing serum. This is an okayish product, works well to moisturize the skin and may be brighten the face a little bit. I cannot comment on the anti-ageing properties as i really did not see any noticeable difference in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. So, i will not be definitely buying the product again, however this one is a good product if you just have a tad bit of fine lines and mainly looking for something to moisturize.

Lotus PHYTORx Intensive Repair Anti-ageing serum's consistency is gel like, clear with no color. Got a slight smell which would be a bit similar to aloe vera gel. The consistency is a bit thick. So may not be suitable for oily skin. However, works fine on normal to dry skin.

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REVIEW : Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour

RATING :- 8.5 OUT OF 10

Back again after a long time and I am going to review the Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour today. The outer packaging is light blue in color and looks simple and neat. I got the shade 4.31 Coffee Natural Brown. It costs just INR Rs 89.

What Bblunt claims about the Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour ? :

A REVOLUTION IN AT-HOME HAIR COLOUR

Bblunt, India’s Premier Salon, now brings you a unique 3-part hair colour for salon-like gorgeous hair, at home.

Packed in this box is our salon’s secret to dazzling hair color: SHINE TONIC. Enriched with Silk Protein, this special tonic is what your regular hair colour had been missing for so long.

Simply take the luxuriously creamy Colourant and Developer together in equal proportions and add the Shine Tonic. Now mix till smooth for a fragrant, non-drip blend. Apply and Voila! You’re only 30 minutes away from epic, shiny hair!

Be spoilt for choice with Bblunt Salon Secret’s blockbuster shades that beautifully complement Indian skin-tones. Results will vary basis your natural colour and extent of greys. For tips from our expert stylists refer to the instruction leaflet.

100% Grey Coverage

Soft Shiny Hair

No Ammonia

Lasts Up to 8 Weeks

The Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour kit contains :

i)                    Salon Secret Developer

ii)                   Salon  Secret Colourant

iii)                 2 Shine Tonic Sachets

iv)                 Gloves

v)                  Easy Instructions for Usage

How to use ? : Put on the gloves and open the tubes marked Colourant, Developer. Squeeze the entire content of the Colourant and Developer tubes into a non-metallic bowl along with both the Shine Tonic sachets. Now using a tinting brush, mix it together until its creamy and smooth. Apply the mixture immediately on your hair with a tinting brush. Leave in for 30 minutes. You can leave it in for 45 minutes if you want darker shade. Add a small amount of water and emulsify the product, then keep adding water and emulsify for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water till the water runs clear. Use your favourite shampoo and conditioner and shampoo your hair as usual.

Now what I felt after I made one of my relatives try this on in front of me is what I am going to mention here. After the entire process was completed, I could see Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour living upto its one of the claims, full grey coverage. And yes there were no greys. Not just that, the hair also got a bit of shine, which I guess was due to the shine tonic. And overall the hair looked well pampered and styled. Now coming to the staying power of the color, it does not stay for almost 2 months, but you can expect it to stay for several weeks if you have less grey. And I believe for best results, it is recommended to use the Bblunt shampoo and conditioner with this, which I did not have.

The hair absolutely felt soft and looked shiny after the application of Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour. This hair color comes in 7 shades which are as follows –

1 Black, 2.10 Blueberry Blue Black, 3 Chocolate Dark Brown, 4.31 Coffee Natural Brown, 5.32 Honey Light Golden Brown, 4.56 Mahogany Reddish Brown, 4.20 Wine Deep Burgundy. Now as mentioned previously, I got the natural brown shade. Which looked almost black when applied and washed on hair. It got a nice smell, and since the company says the color is ammonia free, I believe no damage would be caused to the hair if one applies this. A safe affordable and better hair color choice indeed.

I like the Bblunt Salon Secret High Shine Crème Hair Colour and would purchase this again if I think of doing hair color again (since I don’t apply any type of color on my hair yet). This is pocket friendly, does not contain harmful chemicals and also stays on the hair long giving it a nice salon like finish, and all that with such an affordable price tag. Also, if you use it just to color some parts of your hair, then one pack will easily last for 2 times usage. The only thing which I can say does not fall in my likes list regarding this product, is of course that if someone got lot of greys then this color does not stay long enough, and would need touch ups after 2 weeks or so. Rest are all fine.

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St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract Body Lotion REVIEW

RATING :- 8 OUT OF 10

I am using the St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract Body Lotion for a while now. So, today i thought i should be writing about it. It comes in a large bottle with pump dispenser, the body is white in color, while the top got border in violet color. The packaging is not travel friendly. It costs INR Rs 599 for a pack weighing 621 ml.

What St. Ives claims about the St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Body Lotion ? : Keeping you and your skin looking and feeling young and fresh.

Made witth Natural Moisturizers.

Hypoallergenic

Indulge your skin and your senses with St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Body Lotion. Made with 100% natural moisturizers like vegetable glycerin, and soybean oil, this non-greasy, luxurious lotion delivers long-lasting moisture to keep your skin touchably soft and hydrated. With all-natural orchid extracts, this formula leaves a light fragrance while gently absorbing into your skin, leaving you feeling fresh and looking beautiful.

• Formulated without Parabens
• Does not contain animal ingredients
• Contains 100% Natural Moisturizers (vegetable glycerin, soy bean oil)

Ingredients : Water, Glycerin, Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Urea, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Coconut Fruit Extract etc

How to use ? : For best results, smooth over body at least once daily. Continued use improves skin's moisturization.

I generally use once a day, that too not regularly. I find the fragrance to be a bit rich, which does not necessarily make me feel fresh. However, as it has been claimed by the company, the lotion absorbs in seconds, and gives you non-greasy non-sticky skin. The softness lasts for 24 hours, though i have oily skin on the face and normal to combination skin type for rest of my body parts. However, for dry skinned beauties, reapplication might be needed. St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract Body Lotion got an aroma that lasts long. The lotion is a bit thick in consistency and white in color, but blends and absorbs in the skin like magic. I really hate anything greasy or patchy so St. Ives moisturizers and body lotions are right now my 'top finds' in moisturizers due to their non-greasy formulae.

I think there is nothing bad to write about this particular body lotion from St. Ives. Except that the packaging could have been better and travel-friendly. Also the smell sometimes really gets a bit too strong, which may not liked by many. It does the work well, that is of moisturizing the skin. No complaints in that. However, i do personally prefer the St. Ives Daily Hydrating Body Lotion over this St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract Body Lotion.

Read Review of St. Ives Daily Hydrating Body Lotion HERE

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Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash

RATING :- 9 OUT OF 10

Today i will review the Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash. It comes in a white tube container made up of plastic, with a flip open cap. It contains 75 ml of the product for a price of INR Rs 350. It got an outer covering too, made up of cardboard, which i lost and so could not upload any picture of it.

Ingredients : Water, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Cocomide DEA, Glycerin, Carbomer, Cellulose Beads, White Tea Extract, Olive Leaf Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA etc.

How to use? : Wash hands. Splash water on face. Take coin-sized amount of face wash. Gently lather up in small circles (upward-outward) over face. Dont forget your neck. Be gentle around eyes. Rinse, pat dry and follow up with toner.

What Plum claims about the Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash? : Stress Busters!

Exposure to the sun can irritate the skin and also lead to free-radical damage that can cause age-spots, pigmentation, wrinkles and much else. Soothing chamomile, rejuvenating white tea and antioxidant-rich botanical extracts: just perfect to relax, refresh and revive skin thats exposed to the sun and the elements. Soap-free, gentle foaming face wash that will make your skin smile!

• Great for regular use before and after sun exposure.
• Gentle foaming, soap-free base
• Cleanses effectively without drying the skin
• Chamomile flower extracts help calm and soothe sun-burned skin
• Antioxidant-rich white tea, Gingko biloba and olive leaf extracts help skin fight free radical damage
• Very lightly sprinkled with gentle cellulose beads, great for everyday gentle scrubbing action
• Soothing fragrance that calms your senses (phthalate-free)
• You only a little amount for each use - thanks to the smart formula
• Hygienic flip-top tube packaging
• Paraben-free, SLS-free, phthalate-free & vegan - as always

Talking about how i feel after using the Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash, now i not only use this face wash when i am coming back home after sun exposure or just before going out, i use this everyday as many times as i just wash my face. So in a day i use this at least 3 times. I find this to be a gentle face wash, very mild and does not dry out the skin, note this is winter season, and even then this does not really crack up my skin or makes it too dry. Also as has been claimed by the brand, you really would only a pea-sized amount for one wash, and it will cover your entire face, however this does not lather up a lot but cleans well. 

Plum Chamomile & White Tea Skin Revival Face Wash is basically a face wash for normal-combination skin as is written on the body of the tube. I really feel this one even though is a mild formulae, but cleans the skin well, however my skin being oily, starts getting greasy in an hour as usual. It has got a mild scent, which i really like, and the consistency of the product is medium, not too runny, and the color is yellow. It is vegan and also soap-free, which are really good for the health of the skin. Personally, i do like this Plum face wash, and might buy another pack if budget permits. I think one tube will last 1 month easily.

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