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

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

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

My search for that perfect everyday cream made me try many a products that markets are flooded with. Some broke me out,others left a white cast,were drying/powdery and there were those who went awfully wrong with the camera :/

Recently only I my Avon rep recommended me this Avon Care Fairness Cream claiming it is one of the best sellers. Now that its on offer for the past two months..I didn't think twice..and Thank God I didn't!
Company Claims:

• Provides instant fairness
• Contains antioxidants to protect skin against dust

Price/Quantity: INR 100/- /50gms (most of the time on offer.I got mine for 75/-)

Ingredients:

Packaging:
Avon Care Fairness Cream comes in a cute looking white-pink plastic tube with a twist open blue cap. Nothing fancy just cute and practical.

My Experience:
Now before I narrate my experience,let me stress that I wasn't hunting for a "fairness" cream,I have medium to fair complexion (though I love love love duskier beauties..Chitrangda Singh to name one) All I wanted was a budget daily cream which would brighten and freshen my face up and an even skin tone would surely be a thumbs up. My Avon rep suggested me this,stating its one of her regularly in-demand product. Rs.75/- for an experiment wasn't burning a hole..so gave it a try and Whoaaa..
Its baby pink in colour,has a lovely floral smell which is pretty noticeable (might even prove to be too strong for sensitive noses) but I like it..its floral and its fresh!
It brightens up the face and has a moisturising effect as well. Doesn't break me out and no white cast effect.

My Likes:
1. Freshens and brightens my face.
2. I like the floral fresh fragrance (remember its not mild)
3. Travel friendly packaging.
4. Does not break me out.
5. Does not dry me out.
6. Does not leave a white cast (until you apply loads of it)
7. A pea-size is more than enough for the whole face
8. Has a moisturising effect.
9. Gives a glowy-dewy finish.
10. Super-Affordable.

My Dislikes:
1. The smell can be strong for some!
2. Has Parabens.
3. Doesn't provide much coverage (its not tinted you see)

Last Word:
My holy grail everyday cream!

Repurchase:
YUP..for sure!

Over All Rating: 4.8/5

Well..this might not be a great season to write a post on Body Butters but my dry skin and to top it all this TBS Body Butter Trio Body Butter set,a gift from my best friend could not stop me to go ahead and write an epic about it ;)
Body Butters are creams formulated with rich ingredients that is luxurious and thick and which has all the properties of butter, but is not greasy.It is a moisturizing cream that is intended to provide optimum amount of skin hydration. It is made from a variety of substances, including plants oils, nut butters. Filled with essential vitamins and nutrients, body butter provides a natural and healthier way to nourish the skin.
TBS Body Butter Trio contains :- Moringa Body Butter,Strawberry Body Butter and Sweet Lemon Body Butter.

TBS Claims:

Moringa Body Butter

• Best if you want to: Soften and condition your skin with a rich floral-scented moisturizing cream that lasts up to 24 hours.
  
• Best for: normal to dry skin
• How it works
• Moringa seed oil with natural oleic acid moisturizes and protects skin.

 Strawberry Body Butter

• Best if you want to: Treat your skin to a rich, moisturizing cream with a fresh-picked strawberry scent that will soften and smooth for up 24 hours.
  
• Best for: normal skin
• How it works
• Strawberry seed oil provides omega-3 and omega-4 fatty acids to repair skin’s moisture barrier, so it is smooth and supple.

 Sweet Lemon Body Butter

• Best if you want to: Hydrate and protect your skin with an intensive, creamy and fragrant all-over body moisturizer with luscious lemon seed oil that will leave skin delicately scented with an uplifting citrus fragrance.
• Best for: normal to dry skin
• How it works
• Lemon seed oil is high in anti-oxidants and Vitamin C and helps moisturize and soften the skin.

Quantity: 50ml/1.6OZ/48g
Ingredients: A long list indeed..
Price: It was a gift from my best friend (somewhere around INR 1000/-..I guess,not sure)