Garnier has approached most of us regarding their #7DayGarnier Challenge. The products come from their Fairness Range and includes the White Complete Fairness Face wash and Cream.
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Product Description:
White Complete Fairness Face Wash
How to get one tone fairer in one wash
Exposure to sun,pollution and harsh environmental conditions makes skin appear dull and dark. garnier White Complete Fairness Face Wash is an effective daily face wash that helps you discover clear,radiant, and even complexion. You get one tone fairer in one wash.

Winters and dry skin go hand in hand and this is the season when my skin screams for hydrating creams and moisturizers. The one currently in use is the Avon Nourishing Cream. 

Company Claims and Directions to Use:

Ingredients:
Price/Quantity: INR 109 /50gm

My Take:
Being dry skinned,I'm always on a look out for budget friendly moisturisers and face creams to make myself feel hydrated enough. This time I gave this one a try.

Avon Nourishing Cream with Almond Oil comes in a tube packaging,just like their Avon Fairness Cream. Easy,non-fussy and can be carried anywhere along.


It is milky white in colour and has a smooth texture. It works well as a moisturiser. Since it is light on skin,it gets absorbed without much effort. Being light enough,it does not leave the skin greasy. It has a floral fragrance that is mild enough to be called pleasant. The only issue is that though it claims to have almond oil, I didn't find it moisturising enough for my dry skin,I often notice a need of reapplication after 3-4 hours. Also,since it is a moisturising cream one cannot expect it to give a brightening effect. So in case you are fond of brightening creams or the ones which provide some amount of coverage like me...you will need something above this before leaving the house.

My Likes: 
1. Feels very light on skin.
2. Moisturises well (only if you are not super dry) 
3. Gets easily absorbed.
4. Mild floral fragrance.
5. Travel friendly.
6. Budget friendly.
7. Non-greasy.
8. Just a pea-size is enough.

My Dislikes:
Besides being a lover of brightening creams,the only issue I have against Avon Nourishing Cream with Almond Oil is that I need a bit more moisturisation than what it provides.

Last Word: Cheap,non-greasy,travel friendly,moisturising cream!!!

Repurchase: Can't say,I'm loving Lotus Herbals Microemulsion as well!

Over All rating: 3.8/5

Here,I am using Patanjali Aloevera Gel, Avon Nourishing Cream and Lakme Perfecting Liquid Foundation. But you can use any moisturiser and foundi...aloevera gel is a must!!
All you need to do is:

• Take a clean container,wipe the container,lid and mixing spoon  off with some rubbing alcohol to sanitize it.
• Mix Aloevera gel, Moisturiser and Foundation in 2:1:1 ratio,that is two parts of aloevera gel and one part of moisturiser and foundation each and mix well.
• Remember the ratio may vary according to the climate and skin type. Eg. More moisturiser in winters and for dry skinned people.

Tadaaaa.. Your homemade primer is ready. Apply this before using a foundation for that flawless looking you and to make your makeup stay longer on you :)
Although I just apply this and a concealer and I'm good to go as this itself has foundation in it..So,if you are looking for less coverage, just this would suffice.
That's it for today..hope you liked !!!
xoxo
Aditi..

Years back when I was freshly out of college,a relative brought me this as a gift from abroad. It was in a navy blue and silver packaging..How I wish I could show you that!!!!
It was similar in size and look but was definitely much more creamy than this..I bit too creamy and that was probably because it had a double core like look..a creamy core I guess! If I can recall correctly,it was named as Maybelline foundation stick.
Fast forward to 2013---------------------->we have our own Maybelline Clear Glow BB Stick :)
Product Info:

The quest for that perfect day cream goes on..Read on to find how this one fares...
Company Claims:
Its formula with triple nutrient system - vitamins B3, pro-B5 & E nourishes your skin to reduce the appearance of dark spots and dullness for a healthy-looking natural fairness that glows.
As compared to the Day Cream, it has light & non-greasy texture that absorbs easily to help nourish your skin with nutrients. This is suitable for all skin types.

Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyacrylamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Laureth-7, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Stearic Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Menthol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Juice, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 16035.

Price Vs. Quantity: INR 99/ 20 gm

Directions to Use:
Use twice a day on a cleansed face and neck. Apply a small amount all over face and massage gently in circular motion.

Packaging:
Olay Natural White All In One Fairness Day Cream comes in a sleek plastic white tube. Very practical,nothing fancy!

My Take:
Just when I was through with my Avon Fairness Cream, and the rep told me there was still time for another tube to arrive. I gave Olay Natural White All In One Fairness Day Cream a try. The cream is soft beige in colour and has a mild floral fragrance. It is very moisturising yet light on skin. But I don't see it as a fairness cream (read Brightening).. The beige colour gave me an wrong impression of slight coverage which it obviously does not give.

Note: The hand appears fairer due to lighting issues

Though it claims to give UV protection but it has no mention of the SPF. Even being dry skinned I cannot imagine myself wearing this cream in summers. Its way to hydrating in hot months. If you are oily skinned or matte face lover...wait till its winter. Its good as a moisturiser but does not fair well as a day cream (no brightening effect).

My Likes:
1. Convenient packaging.
2. Mild floral fragrance.
3. Moisturising/hydrating.
4. Light on skin.
5. Pocket-friendly.
6. Gets absorbed easily.
7. Did not break me out.

My Dislikes:
1. Has no brightening effect.
2. Doesn't mention the SPF.
3. Doesn't reduce dark spots as it claims.
4. Will not make you fair.
5. Might come out greasy on oily skin.
6. Loaded with chemicals.
7. Doesn't mattify.

Last Word:
Olay Natural White All In One Fairness Day Cream fares well as a moisturiser but as a day cream I don't like it.I prefer my day creams to have a little brightening effect if not slight coverage. Waiting for winters to finish it up!

Repurchase:
No!!!!

Over All Rating: 3.5/5