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05/10/2021

Skincare By Do More Always: Face Wash, Sunscreen and Moisturiser: Review and Price

Good skin is the best makeup. I would have never believed in this saying more than I believe in it now. A beautiful healthy skin is all you need to glow and look fabulous. The market these days is flooded with skin care products,a new launch everyday. In a scenario like this, it becomes really difficult to figure out what is really good for your skin and whether the claims made by the skin care brands are actually true. A while ago I was sent a few skincare products by the brand DO MORE ALWAYS to try and share my experience.

Let's talk about the :

ALWAYS Cleanse Face Wash

Always cleanse face wash comes in a very convenient pump packaging. Its packaging makes it easy to use and travel friendly to since there are no issues of spillage here. The consistency of the face wash is very runny and almost like water. It doesn't lather too much. It claims to have Neem, aloevera, arabica coffee oil in it, which I must say is really impressive. It cleanses the skin really well. The best thing about the face wash is it doesn't dry out my skin. It has very mild to almost no fragrance. It is paraben free and silicone free.

MRP 400/- 60ml

ALWAYS Hydrate Moisturiser

ALWAYS hydrate moisturiser has Niacinamide, vitamin B5, vitamin e, shea butter and coffee oil. The moisturizer is very lightweight and feels comfortable on the skin. It hydrates the skin really well and the hydration stays on for a long time. I am not really a fan of fragrances in my skin care products and this moisturizer has a very mild fragrance, which almost goes unnoticed. Just like that face wash the moisturizer also comes in a convenient pump packaging which makes it really easy to use and easy to be carried along. It is paraben free silicone free and mineral oil free.

MRP 500/50ml

ALWAYS Protect Sunscreen

The Always Protect Sunscreen has spf 50+. It contains vitamin B5. The sunscreen is lightweight and non greasy which was a pleasant surprise. It can be worn as a sunscreen and moisturizer. It can also be worn under makeup. Like all other products this also comes in a convenient pump packaging.

MRP 500/50ml

Overall Experience:

From the product packaging to the ingredient list, I quite liked all the three products. They are travel friendly and they don't have strong fragrance to them. The products are paraben and silicone free and do what they claim to.

Don't forget to visit their website or click on the links mentioned in this post to buy the products at amazing discounts.

10/09/2015

#7DayGarnierChallenge:White Complete Fairness Facewash and Cream Review Plus A Chance To Grab A Free Sample

Budget Belleza 10.9.15 1 Comments

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.
Let know more!

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.

White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream

Get 3 tones fairer skin just 7 days

Enriched with natural ingredients,this formula provides instant whitening and long lasting fairness. Your skin looks even,feels fresh and moisturized with a natural glow.

Multi Action Fairness cream for glowing skin:

1. Instant whitening - provides instant whitening.

2. Sun protection with SPF 19PA+++- Protects skin from further darkening by harmful UVA and UVB sunrays

3. Long lasting Fairness- Fairer skin over time with regular usage

Dermatologically tested- suitable for all skin types.

White Complete Fairness Face Wash: Review

Price vs Quantity: INR 145/100gm
Ingredients:

The face wash comes in a regular squeezy flip top tube. Its all happy and vibrant looking,thanks to the lemon extracts in it..they coordinated it with the packaging and made it all yellow and fresh. Its practical and travel friendly.
I have used it for 7 days and I conclude that it has a creamy consistency and makes the face squeaky clean. Although I have a dry skin,still I didn't feel stretchy post the usage. But I wonder if I would be able to use it in summers given the fact that its not mild either...lemonnnss...remember..?? It takes off the makeup well too. But you would need a substantial amount of it unlike its truckloads of counterparts available in the market that do the job in just a pea-size blob. The smell is citrusy and fresh,not over powering for sure!!...moral of the story..good for oily skinned people and would finish faster!

White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream: Review

Price vs Quantity: INR 160/40gm
Ingredients:

This comes in a tub packaging,a con for many. Although it is a cute, plastic tub that looks like glass but dipping the fingers in and out has never been a good idea hygiene wise.
The first day of application..and I went into nostalgia. It reminded me of the the good old household fair n lovely for its white cast. But wait...I applied a bit too much.. I actually wanted Garnier to win the challenge ;) :P
They have provided a shade card in the packaging to help you notice a change since they claim to provide 3 tones lighter skin in just 7 days.

The cream is white in colour,smooth in texture and has a fresh/citrus smell to it. It absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves a matte finish...love! It kept my face sweat free and bright for quite a lonnnnng time...and guys it did brighten my face in seven days flat. To be precise I was a number 8 then and a number 6 now. It has SPF19 PA+++,a BIG pro for sure. All in all lovely product to be swapped for a perfect day cream in the given price range.

Crux of Matter:
Garnier White Complete Fairness Facewash is an average cleanser that does its job well.
Garnier White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream is a sure shot winner. It brightened my skin tone,kept my face sweat free n fresh and decently priced.
Even if does not fulfill the claims of 3 tone lighter skin it still works fine as a day cream.
If only they had a smaller itinerary of ingredients :P
NOW THE GOOD PART....
You can claim a Garnier White Complete Multi action fairness Cream by clicking HERE
All you need to do is to fill in the details and Garnier will send you the cream at your doorstep. Take #7dayGarnierChallege and share your experience by commenting below and you could stand a chance of winning a gift hamper!

xoxo
Aditi..

# Day Cream # Face Wash

21/03/2014

Thank yousss and a Birthday Haul :)

Budget Belleza 21.3.14 37 Comments

Hola Dearies..
Before I begin with blah-blah-blah,I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all you lovelies who poured in your wishes to me on Facebook,Twitter,Mails and Chats....
A biiiiiiig thank you to all,You made my day!!!

Courtesy http://mkalty.org/thank-you/

Now,a Budget Belleza doesn't spend endlessly on makeup,but a birthday has to be a BIRTHDAY..Right? So I also bought a few stuff from here and there. It is a collective haul from my online and offline shopping sprees,also includes stuff that I've been gifted and purchased in blog sales.
Enjoy.....

Stuff that I bought online:
The following purchase was made from buyincoins.com

Accessory Haul :

Grocery Shopping isn't all that boring all the time..see what I hauled from the grocery stores :)

I'm basically more of a Itar person than perfume,the oil based formula is always more exciting and longer staying. But I heard good reviews about this one from UCB and gave it a go....

Some stuff from Avon and Oriflame:

And now some gifts:

Overall..it was an awesomeeeee birthday...thanks again for all those lovely wishes.. Hope y'all liked the haul :)
And yes...there's one more NEWS....a rather BIG one...
Coming Sooooooon!!!!!!!
Any Guesses???
xoxo
Aditi..

# Accessorise # Avon

02/04/2013

Are you Summer Ready?

Budget Belleza 2.4.13 14 Comments

With Summers knocking at the door,there is something as important as the spring cleaning itself..yes and that is..preparing your skin for the summer heat.
Before you knew it, summer was here. .The time to prepare is now. Here's how:
Step 1: Exfoliate

One of the best ways to prepare your skin for summer is with gentle exfoliation. This process gets rid of dead, dry skin cells, allowing your body to ‘shed’ its winter layer and prepare healthy skin for the start of a new season. Regular exfoliation can be a part of a healthy skin regimen no matter the season; as long as your skin is not sensitive, exfoliation can help you achieve smooth, healthy-looking skin that makes you look more glowing and youthful. The Indian market is flooded with scrubs of all price ranges and to suit all skin types..get one or DIY one!

Step 2: Cleanser

There are several alternatives to soap and water cleansing - facial cleansers which have been developed to deal with cleansing different skin types, and to avoid drying the skin as traditional bar soaps tended to do. These maybe in any form such as creams, milks, liquids, foams, oils, gels and lotions. In summers,I personally try to avoid creamy,foaming cleansers and use gel cleansers instead.

Step 3: Toner

Refreshing and cooling your skin, toners and astringents quickly evaporate after being applied with cotton wool. They can also remove excess oil from the surface layers of your skin. Those with dry and sensitive skins should avoid these products, as they can be too drying. Generally, if the product stings your face, move onto a gentler foundation or weaken it by adding a few drops of distilled water. Rose water makes a refreshing spray, especially in the dryness of air-conditioned rooms. Since I have a dry skin and it turns combi in summers,I generally don't overdo with toners.

Step 4: Moisturizers/Body Lotions

After you exfoliate, your skin is in one of its most vulnerable stages. This is the most important time to moisturize and re-hydrate your skin. It’s also essential to understand that dry skin has a decreased capacity to heal, making it far more susceptible to various forms of skin damage, such as over-exposure to the sun. Generally, the drier your skin the thicker the moisturizer you should choose. All skin types need a moisturizer, and one of the most valuable ingredients to look for is a UV filter. This ensures your moisturizer will give your skin year-round protection from the burning rays of the sun.But in case of summers try shifting from thick,creamy moisturizers to light weight ones with an SPF.

Step 5: Sunblock

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen..The use of sunscreen is by far one of the most essential habits to adopt in order to protect your skin from burns, wrinkles, dehydration, early aging and skin cancer. Experts recommend you utilize a water-resistant SPF of 30 or more, even on cloudy days, and reapply approximately every 2 hours.

Step 6: Smooth Skin

If your summer forecast calls for sunny days outdoors, you may be putting some effort into removing unwanted hair. But once you rip off the wax strip, it’s also important to care for the skin that’s newly exposed to the elements. Give your skin some time to recover before getting active outdoors.Waxed skin is photosensitive and more susceptible to burning, so take extra care to so cover up and wear SPF after waxing. Even aloevera gel is said to have amazing soothing effects for people with sensitive skin. Also,post waxing, a proper at-home exfoliation regimen is key to preventing in-grown hairs.

Step 7: Treat You Feat

If you’ve stuffed your feet inside shoes/boots all winter, they probably need a lil' attention for the sandal/flip flops weather. Jump-start your program with a pedicure. Relax and soak your feet in warm water for a few minutes. Then exfoliate your feet, paying special attention to your heels and toes.Another favorite tricks is to massage your feet with a heavy cream, and then put on a pair of socks before hitting the pillow. Apply your favorite summery shades of nail paints..and you are 'feet ready' :)

P.S. I'm so excited to push away the blacks and blues in my nail paint stash behind and bring forth the corals and pinks :)

# Body Lotion # Cleansers

02/02/2013

Winter Skin Care Favorites

Budget Belleza 2.2.13 7 Comments

Now when winters are about to say buh-bye and the the products which proved to be saviors in the chilly winters are almost hitting bottoms..I guess I should say thanks to all stuff which helped me keeping me clean,moisturised and supple.
Lets take a look :

These are my random face and body care favorites in no particular order:

1. Jolen Whitening Face Wash Gel:

This was a recent invention by the brand and a discovery by me..Though using gel based cleansers isn't the best option for me in winters,but this one..it didn't break me out,cleansed all makeup thoroughly,didn't make me dry and was on a buy one get one offer.

2. Lotus Herbals Apriscrub:

An old friend of mine..I'm not a great fan scrubs with super-miniscule granules..they do nothing to me..This one's neither too abrasive nor too mild..just apt!

3. Himalaya Herbals Fairness Face Pack:

This works well on me..gives me brighter face and instant glow and is creamy too .So yes,this was a good winter friend :)

4. Avon Care Nourishing Cream:

I have been using the fairness cream from the same range as a regular day cream for the past 3months and I was pretty happy with it,so thought might give this one a try and I like the way it keeps my dry skin moisturised for quite a long time.The smell is little over-powering though!

5. Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Body Lotion:

This one's a perfumed body lotion .I love love love its smell and how light weight it is on skin.
Read full review here.

6. Patanjali Aloevera Gel:

There are very few products which have the capability of being an all-weather favorite..and this is the one! Yup it was ther in my summer favorites list too.But back then I had no idea that it will have a role to play in the chilly weather too. I used it often right after bath on my face,it kind of sealed the moisture and it did lighten a slight pigmentation on my right cheek..love it !

7. The Body Shop Body Butter in Strawberry:

The smell,of this body butter (the USP of all TBS body butters) is very yummy and edible..kinda very sugared strawberries like.The colour of the body butter is soft pink,as if natural strawberries have been whipped with the butter..smells yum,feels yummier!!! About to hit bottom shows how much I love it!
Read full review here .

8. Homemade Body Oil:

Last but technically the first in usage and liking. This is my dry skin saviour actually. Used everyday post bath. Can't survive without this. Its is 2parts coconut oil,2parts olive oil and 1part almond oil mixed together 9and stored in an old clean and clear face wash bottle)
Absolute necessity!

These accompanied with a sunny afternnoon,a hot cup of cream coffee and a lovely book to read..mmm I'm already day dreaming!!!!

# Aloevera Gel # Avon

09/08/2012

Garnier Skin Natural Pure Active Pore Unclogging Wash: Review

Budget Belleza 9.8.12 0 Comments

Well well..this has been the longest pause in my posts evaaaa..So sorry for hibernating for so long. Actually 'hibernating' isn't the correct term as I was connected with all the mails and was going through all the lovely posts from my favourite bloggers,I was just not posting else was updated with all that's going around in the blogosphere. The reason for this long absence were the guests I mentioned in my last post.Anyways. I'm back and so are the rains :)
I was grocery shopping where I came across this Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging wash,it was on a Buy one Get one offer,I bought and now the story begins...

Company Claims:
Garnier PureActive is a new generation of concentrated formulae tested on acne-prone skin.

Is PureActive Blackheads Uprooting scrub made for me?
Yes, if your skin is prone to blackheads and you wish to remove them while cleansing to prevent the re-appearance and clear imperfection marks.

It’s secret?
An unprecedented association in the formula which fights imperfections and their marks.
Concentrated Salicylic acid is one of the most efficient exfoliant actives.
The proven power of plants - HerbaRepair is a natural active extracted from Vaccinium myrtillus with exceptional regenerating and skin-repairing properties*

How to Use?

1 Apply
Apply on wet face. Gently rub the foamy cream across your face insisting on most affected areas and your T- Zone. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid eye contour.
2 Massage
Massage with care concentrating on the areas prone to impurities (forehead, nose, chin) and take care to avoid the eye area.
3 Rinse

Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.

Ingredients:

Quantity: 100ml

Price: INR 150/- (I got it in a Buy one Get one Offer)

Packaging:

Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging wash comes in a regular tube packaging. Though the flip open cap fits well with a clicking sound,yet there have been many complaints of product leakage. I would still say the problem is not with the packaging but with the consistency of the face wash!

Consistency:

The consistency of Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging wash is probably its biggest drawback. Its so so runny..OMG. Just take a look at the image below,it says it all!

My Take:

It was a happy weekend evening and I was busy doing my groceries just when my eyes got caught by this international looking white-blue-red tube.I found it attractive at the first sight itself and then my eyes shifted to even more attractive display cards saying BUY 1 GET 1...and there I was walking towards it hiding my inner excitement (that day only I finished my Clean and Clear face wash). I bought one and got one free.Came home happy,reached straight to the washroom to test the new born member in the family (yes I am one of those who might get a panic attack if not given a chance to try their new purchase ASAP..and this applies to everything I buy,from dresses to shoes,to makeup or for that matter even a mint ;)

I opened the flip turned the tube upside down and squeezed...and Oh Boy! my hands were fully slathered with this Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging was. Darn! this thing is crazy runny. Infact,a perfect exaggeration would be that this stuff is just a li'l less runny than water. This is why,I decided not to click the pic with the product in my hands..rather on my hand!

The colour of the face wash is very pale bluish green.Its transparent and smells of menthol.I like its mint-meets-lime fragrance.Its refreshing to me. After washing it gives a cool minty feel to the skin. But it is quite drying to my already dry skin (though these are really high humidity days which give my skin an oily T-zone).

My Likes :)

1. I like the outer packaging.

2. Has a refreshing fragrance.

3. Leaves behind a cool feeling skin.

4. A little amount lathers well.

5. Cheap!

My Dislikes :(

1. Super duper Runny :(

2. Leaks even when the cap is tight enough.

3. Makes me dry.

4. Leaves behind a stretchy feeling.

5. Not travel friendly at all.

Last word: Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Pore Unclogging wash might work okay for oily skins but dry skins should not buy it even if you are getting it at a buy1 get 3 free ;)

Repurchase: I'm planning to use it up as a shower gel..do I need to say anything more?

Over All Rating: 2.5/5

*P.S. Which is yours favourite daily face wash?

# 2.5/5 # Anti Acne

05/10/2021

Skincare By Do More Always: Face Wash, Sunscreen and Moisturiser: Review and Price

10/09/2015

#7DayGarnierChallenge:White Complete Fairness Facewash and Cream Review Plus A Chance To Grab A Free Sample

21/03/2014

Thank yousss and a Birthday Haul :)

02/04/2013

Are you Summer Ready?

02/02/2013

Winter Skin Care Favorites

09/08/2012

Garnier Skin Natural Pure Active Pore Unclogging Wash: Review

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