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13/04/2016

Lotus Herbals Tea Tree Clear Face Pack: Review,Price

Lotus Herbals Tea Tree face Pack- INR 295/120g

Home Alone....a mason jar full of Mint Mojito...Music of my kind..Dimly lit house... THIS is vacation for me!! Add to that a warm foot soak and a pack on my face..THIS gets EXXXOTIC!!!

And this brings me to the product of the day---->Lotus Herbals Tea Tree Clear Face Pack

A few pictures to get to know the product below:

I've been using Lotus sunscreen/sunblock for as long as I can look back and a few of their other products have gone well with me but a face pack from them was fairly new to my experience.

The packaging is simple and practical.

Texture wise,it is smooth and the consistency is thick. I personally like thick layer of masks/packs, so I use it just that way. If you like spreading thinner layer you could add a bit of water,make it a tad bit thinner and apply. Any which way it will last you for a long time.

It gives a cooling and tingling sensation in the first few seconds of application.

Now the worst part... It smells awful!

Like I had a real tough time to compare the smell to something known to explain to you guys and the closest I could get was Phenoyl!

I know eeeeekkks..but that's how it smells :/

It does clarify the skin and since I'm having good skin days (eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....Touch Wood!) I can't really say how it fares on pimples and acne blemishes.

Its HERBAL and it has PARABENS..get the pun..?????

That's All!!

Over All Rating: 3.5

xoxo

Aditi..

P.S. I'm loving mini reviews,keeps me connected atleast. Are you finding these okay?

11/07/2015

Olay Regenerist Advance Cleansing System If You Still Haven't Bought Clarisonic: Review and Price

Budget Belleza 11.7.15 2 Comments

Chances are if you are reading this post,you have either bought the Clarisonic already or atleast thought about it at some point of time. Though I give a clean skin utmost importance,I don't believe skin cannot stay clean without the usage of an electronic cleansing system. As far as I can remember,the beauty industry insisted we should dig deeper into our pockets to buy an electronic facial cleanser by introducing Clarisonic into the market and along and after came the sister concerns. One such in question today is the Olay Regenerist Advance Cleansing System! It is considered to be one of the budget versions of Clarisonic!

Brand Claims:
Product Benefits:
• Up to 4X better cleansing than cleanser alone
• Gently exfoliates for smooth texture
• Enables better penetration of the actives contained in Micro-Sculpting Cream when used together

Results:
Skin is instantly cleaner, feels fresher.
Skin texture is improved & smoother with continuous usage.
For even more dramatic results, use in combination with Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum & Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream.

Product Attributes:
2-Speed Control delivers daily deep cleansing & gentle exfoliation. It is water-resistant for use in shower.
Gentle Brush Head (refills available) - For better removal of dirt & make-up, even in the T-zone & chin. It is specially designed to be gentle on skin for daily use.
2 AA batteries are included

Directions For Use:

Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Oxidized Polyethylene, Sorbitol, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-100, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Price: INR 4095/-

Packaging:

On unboxing, we get the dual speed control cleansing device,a brush head and two AA batteries. I got two detachable brush heads along with the cleansing system in the kit. I loved the packaging.
Cleansing Device-The cleansing system itself is pretty light weight,handy yet sturdy. It is smaller than the Clarisonic and fits in the hands well. Super travel-friendly being cordless. The device comes with two buttons: first one is power button and the down one offers two speed settings.

Brush Head-The bristles of the brush head are very soft . They rotate 360 degrees to perfectly cleanse the skin. Cleaning the bristles isn't tasking at all. Just running under the tap water and rubbing the thumb over does the job well!

My Experience:
Olay Regenerist Advance Cleansing System is my first electronic cleansing device. Never thought about the need of one since I was blessed with a good/maintenance free skin. But after having kids and the growing age off course,my focus is somehow shifting towards better skin care than just makeup. It is recommended that this device is used with the Olay regenerist skin renewal cleanser but I use it with my regular Neutrogena cleanser and it works fine for me!
I have had it for quite sometime now and I wanted to use it before writing a review. And now I can say that it has improved my skin quality in the sense that I don't break out at the drop of a hat since I have been using it. Also better cleansing of the skin has resulted in better penetration of moisturizers..gels..serums..face oils,thus increasing the suppleness of the skin! And though it shouldn't be taken as pros..but it gives me a facial kinda feel which is grrrrreattt!

Wrap Up:

Cost effective when compared to clarisonic.
Small-fits perfectly in hands.
Has two speed settings.
Battery operated.
Travel Friendly
Cordless and hassel free.
Soft,non-scratchy bristles.
Water resistant-can be used in shower.
Cleanses reallllllllyyy well.
Improves blood circulation.
Allows better penetration of the lotions and potions used thereafter.

Cant think of any cons!

Over All Rating:5/5
xoxo
Aditi..

# 5/5 # Cleansers

08/02/2015

Valentines Haul from Luxola and a Discount Coupon!!!

Budget Belleza 8.2.15 5 Comments

What could be a better start to the Valentines' month than a Haul??? So when I got the chance to shop from by the much known online beauty and personal care ecom. site Luxola.com,the thought cloud said...Well on time!

Before the haul,here is the glimse of the website that is based in Singapore and ranks among the 14 most popular ecommerce sites in Singapore. Luxola now ships to India as well.

About Luxola:

Brands Offered:
Luxola offers a selection of curated products from highly sought after international brands. Below is just a glimse of it,you can see the choices offered on their website:

FAQs:
Whether a first time online shopper or a conditioned one,we always have certain queries in our mind. To quench those,head on to their FAQ section:

Now The Haul.....
The brands and the products were oh-so-tempting that I had a tough time choosing..but here's what I have:
Enjoy the pics..reviews will follow soon....!!!

Discount Coupon For You :)
Keeping the forthcoming Valentines Day in mind Luxola is offering a discount coupon for the readers of Budget Belleza. The coupon code is BLX-BUDGET,enter it at the time of checkout to enjoy 15% off on all your first time orders.The coupon is valid till April end.

Hope you liked the haul.Have a great week and a nice time ahead..

xoxo
Aditi..

P.S. Please note that the code is not valid on non-discountable brands such as:

Dercos by Vichy
Dr. Wu Clinical Skincare
Real Techniques
SkinCeuticals
Sigma Beauty
Vichy
ZOEVA
Origins
Sachajuan

# Blush # Discount Coupon

07/02/2015

Boon for All was Bane for Me: Cetaphil Cleanser

Budget Belleza 7.2.15 4 Comments

Hola Chicas...
Hope you beauties are doin' juss fine!!!
I don't intend to write a REVIEW review but rather a long time no see chit chat and to vent out my feelings (oh yeah! I was devastated) regarding the product that worked fine for 99.9% damsels. The much talked about and the holy grail for so many beauty bloggers and people in general..our very own Cetaphil Cleanser.
You just need to type the name in the Google bar and bombarded you will be with its reviews and add to that positive reviews.

I bought this a while ago when I was literally blessed with good skin hoping to incorporate it in my daily skincare routine. But..but..but!!!

Only using it for a week or so it broke me out badly. Prior to this I always believed that I was blessed with a super tough skin since almost all the products worked for me and even if they didn't make me all glowy, they never reacted this way either.

Cetaphil changed my notion and my skin as well! I'm the one too be blamed for the mushrooming cystic acne that spread all over my face. I thought what works for everyone will work for me too. Secondly, just because last summers made my skin transform from dry to combination, I thought I have a permanent oily skin and bought the one made for it. Thirdly, the SLS may have had an adverse effect on me.

Lesson learnt? What works for the rest of the planet might not work for you..Now I try to choose the skincare products with eyes,ears and mind open.....and fingers crossed!!

xoxo
Aditi..

# Cetaphil # Chit-Chat

08/11/2013

Ayur Herbal Deep Pore Cleansing Milk: Review

Budget Belleza 8.11.13 75 Comments

Like I said before... Getting dolled up is our birth right but removing the paint and powder is our fundamental duty and practically off all the sins a woman can commit 'sleeping with makeup on' scores to be the biggest one ;)
Luckily,the markets today are flooded equally with the stuffs to put on and then the stuffs to take it all off. After a heartbreaking experience with Himalaya Herbals Deep Cleansing Milk,I thought of giving this cheap baby a shot !!!
Read on to know how it fared:

Company Claims and Directions to Use:

Price Vs.Quantity: INR 65/ 200ml

Ingredients:

Packaging:

Ayur Herbal Deep Pore Cleansing Milk comes in a non-fussy see-through plastic bottle with a flip cap. The amount of the product can be controlled, the bottle can be carried around and the amount of product left can be seen...I don't ask for more...Period!

My Take:
After a not-so good experience with cleansing milks earlier,I went back to the good ol' baby oil for that 'no trace of makeup left' kinda feeling. And then a stroll to the local grocery store got me this Ayur Herbal Deep Pore Cleansing Milk .... and I thank the grocery store for this :P This is my first brush with the brand.
Well,actually I got this in summers but I wanted to wait till cooler times arrive coz my earlier one used to thicken badly enough in winters. But this one sticks to its consistency irrespective of the weather.

Its neither too thick nor runny,just the perfect consistency for a cleansing milk. The colour is milky white and it has an artificial floral smell which isn't overwhelming, infact I like it!
The best part.....it cleanses realllly well.. you can see the collage below for reference: (with a foundation as a base)

*1. Faces Moisture Extreme lipstick in French Rose, 2. Nyx Round Lipstick in Spell Bound, 3. Faces Satin Matte Lipstick in Cafe'Latte Brown, 4. Avon Glimmersticks Diamond Eyeliner in Twilight Sparkle and 5. Eyeshadow from the Maybelline Chai Latte Quad

The after feeling is such a non-greasy,moisturised skin..love it!
What really took me by surprise was that it did not just take the makeup off,I tried using it on a bare face (all the drills of being a beauty blogger) and it removed the dirt as well *happy dance*

My Likes:
1. Removes every trace of makeup well.
2. Removes dirt from bare skin.
3. Nice fragrance.
4. Practical packaging.
5. See through bottle.
6. Correct consistency.
7. Leaves skin smooth and supple.
8. Super affordable (infact haven't heard of anything cheaper)
9. For all skin types.
10. Very easily available.

My Dislikes:
Has a whole list of chemicals in its ingredients...Herbal? Duh!!!

Last Word: Even though it has parabens..its the best cleansing milk for the price of it,infact better than its costlier counterparts..Loved it!!

Repurchase: It will be my HG <3

Over All Rating: 5/5 (no deductions for what-so-ever)

# 5/5 # Avon

03/10/2013

Ta-Daaa Facial Hair and Sayonara Parlour visits: Dono Super Stick- Review

Budget Belleza 3.10.13 19 Comments

They say a "stitch in time saves nine"..
I say a rip-rip in time saves time and effort for a parlour visit plus the jingles in your pocket.

Let's admit most of us visit parlours for our growths and other beauty treatments follow eventually ;) While eyebrows can be helped with tweezers what about the upper lip growths?

Yes..now we have a DIY in that sphere too..the answer is... Dono Super Stick!

Description: (from a website)
This Facial Hair Remover is safe and easy to do at home without using cream or wax.
It pulls hairs directly from the root giving professional results and will keep your facial skin clean, smooth and tight so that beautiful make-up can be comfortably done in a speedy manner.
Carefully designed, excellent for use.
Pen size and light weight, take it wherever you go.
No skin darkening.
No batteries or electricity needed.
Removes hair from root & won’t remove skin.
No more waxing or painful tweezers.
Unlike waxing, this epilator does not remove a layer of skin.
Suitable for removing hairs on forehead, cheeks, and chin
Should not be used on eyebrows.

Total length: approx.19.5cm/7.7"; handle length: approx.4.5cm/1.8".
Material: PP (Polypropylene) and stainless steel
Color: Assorted (Pink, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow)

Directions for Use:

Bend the Remover into an upside down U shape and then place against the skin.

Holding the ends with your thumbs and forefingers, roll the Remover backwards and forwards in a continuous motion.

The hairs are trapped between the tightly coiled spring which grips and removes them in one swift movement

Clean your face, and then make up with cosmetics which you often use.

Price: Around a dollar..don't remember exactly!

My Take:

Dono Super Stick is a dupe of its costlier counterpart

REM spring only at a nano fraction of its cost. It is a spring with plastic handles on both the ends for easy grip. All you need to do is bend the Super Stick in an inverted U-shape,bring it closer to the skin where you want to remove hair,make it straight again and roll upwards...Ouch!

Yes it hurts..specially if its your first time! But we ladies are genetically designed to handle pain better..aren't we?

After all we tolerate so many pains everyday..for eg. pain due to our high heels,pain of our well manicured nail breaking,pain due to those huge danglers (God bless our ear lobes)pain due to waxing...pain pain pain...Bring it On!

This makes me think..this pain handling capacity we have could have been a catalyst behind giving us the power to carry a child and bring her into this world..

Ok..back to square one!

I got it from buyincoins,though its available at other sites as well. (I couldn't find it,else would have posted a link to it).It did hurt in the beginning but now I'm kinda conditioned to handle it! It picks up even the tiniest of hair and leaves the skin smooth. I just rub some ice post application or astringent some times. It has never broken me out or given rashes.

My Likes:

1. I love DIYs.. makes me independent!

2. Very affordable.

3. Picks up the tiniest of hair.

4. Leaves the skin super-smooth.

5. Excellent for last minute emergencies.

6. Available at many oriental websites.

7. Never broke me out.

8. No rashes,redness...nothing!

9. Easy to carry.

10. Doesn't need any battery or electricity.

My Dislikes:

It hurts in the first few uses.

Last Word:

Its a wonder product for me!

Repurchase:

Its pretty sturdy .. what's gonna happen to this one?

Over All Rating: 4.5/5

xoxo

Aditi

P.S. For any doubts regarding its usage,you can see this video..Even I went through it before using the Dono Super Stick ;)

# 4.5/5 # Facial Hair Removal

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

13/04/2016

Lotus Herbals Tea Tree Clear Face Pack: Review,Price

11/07/2015

Olay Regenerist Advance Cleansing System If You Still Haven't Bought Clarisonic: Review and Price

08/02/2015

Valentines Haul from Luxola and a Discount Coupon!!!

07/02/2015

Boon for All was Bane for Me: Cetaphil Cleanser

08/11/2013

Ayur Herbal Deep Pore Cleansing Milk: Review

03/10/2013

Ta-Daaa Facial Hair and Sayonara Parlour visits: Dono Super Stick- Review

02/02/2013

Winter Skin Care Favorites

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