Hello Everyone!
Today I am going to review my mom’s most favorite vicco turmeric cream. (There is also a version without sandalwood oil. i.e Vicco Turmeric WSO cream.
I was introduced to this turmeric skin cream by my mom when I was studying in 3rd grade. I used to bug her to get me some creams or lipsticks or whatever which comes under a beauty tag. But wait.. I was not allowed to use this cream on daily basis over my face as my mom felt that my skin was not matured enough. Whenever I happened to get any wound or burn, my mom’s hand reaches for this cream and I even used to think that it was just a medicine or some ointment long ago.
Only after few years, after I grown up into a teenage girl, I got to know this is actually a skin cream with medicinal properties! From that day, I am using this Vicco product till now regularly and here comes my receive on it.
Price:
Rs.48 for 15g
Storage Instruction:
Protect from direct sunlight.
Key Ingredients:
Extracts of turmeric and sandalwood oil.
My Experience:
This skin cream comes in a not-so-good looking packaging. It comes in a very simple tube; like one in which those ointments come but that is not an issue for me. It has a not-so-tight screw cap so you surely should be careful while traveling with this product (It made my handbag messy twice) Hence I always keep in mind to tight the screw cap well before carrying it) For the price, I have no big complaints with the packaging part.
This cream is light yellowish in color with a thick texture. I found the fragrance natural, but a bit strong. It somewhat smells like as if you have mixed talc and turmeric together and made it a paste. Though I have a sensitive nose, I do not have much problem with the fragrance part as it fades quickly. If you are a real lover of turmeric, you will love the fragrance of this product.
Before talking about the effects of this cream, let me explain its type of finish on the skin. This cream, though being thick doesn’t feel heavy on my facial skin. I have that medium-light feel soon after applying this cream over my skin. It settles into a soft matte finish and gives that natural glow instantly after usage.
Being a summer oily skinned person, I did not find this cream hard to blend on my skin however I should quickly massage my skin after applying this cream in order to get it absorbed well. All I get is a brightened, white caste free, matte skin! I dab some loose powder or compact over it and I am all set to go. (Remember that it doesn’t contain SPF so you must use your sunscreen separately if you are stepping out in the sun)
With regular usage, I have noticed that it made my skin tone even, lightened acne scars fast and made my skin supple to touch. It has also helped me keep my rare acne breakouts in check. It does not help with lightening skin much but of course it has improved my skin texture very well. Oily skinned girls (or even guys?) will love this cream very much.
Now comes the bad part! Though this cream brightens skin, it is NOT suitable for those who have dry skin! :( My skin tends to change normal-oily during winters but still then I found this cream turning my facial skin stretchy in winters. So I make sure to use it with a moisturizer in winter. And one more thing.. My sister has extremely oily skin and she found this cream not impressive too. After 2 hours of application, this one make her T zone oily so she stopped using it. For me, it helps my face stay matte for a very long time. (Wondering how!)
Overall, I must say that it is a tricky cream; for some it works wonderfully and for the other, it fails to work. Climatic conditions matter too. From my guess, I say that this cream will suit you best if you have oily or normal skin. Give it a try if you have normal skin too, but don’t forget to dab on some moisturizer before applying it. If you have extremely dry skin, then forget about this cream please!
PROS:
- Affordable price tag
- Easily available
- No white caste
- Gives a matte finish
- Doesn’t make skin oily
- With regular use, lightens scars
- Makes skin tone even
- Keeps acne in control
- Contains turmeric and sandalwood
- Brightens skin instantly
- Improves skin tone with regular usage
- Can be used as a good natural day cream
- No side effects
- Cures cuts, burns and wounds
- Smell may be a plus for many turmeric lovers
CONS:
- Strictly a No-No product for dry skin types
- Sensitive noses.. you might find the smell strong and talc-sh!
- You cannot use it if you are allergic to turmeric
Rating: 4/5
Do I Recommend?:
Yes of course! To all oily skinned girls and also the normal skinned people. Get it for sure only if you do not have an extremely dry skin type. This cream might still stretch your skin out even if you have normal-oily skin and in that case, use a moisturizer along with it. Using a moisturer along with it makes the cream easily blend-able too.
I cannot say no to this wonderful turmeric product! If your skin loves it and accepts it without any trouble, it does wonders to lighten scars and make your skin tone even with regular usage.
Would I Repurchase?:
You really have a doubt?
I have super oily, acne prone, sensitive skin :| . I tried it when I was getting excessive pimples 7:P . Did NOT work for me…..Did not break me out but gave me a yellow face and did nothing for those pimples/ bumps :-/
Yeah.. Its a tricky product Appy ~X( Might or might not suit anyone.. My sister feels the same about this product as how you feel.. Forever, she says that this one gave her a very oily T Zone :O Luckily I do not have any prob this one.. I still use it as my day cream on very sweaty summer days.. Chennai’s summer is really getting too worse :-a
Kalbaishakhi rain just happened here in Kolkata and so it has moderate temperature :D Chennai is ridiculously hot, I guess X(
Yes Appy :( Dying in heat here.. Seriously can’t tolerate
I had been using this cream since my 10th grade..:)
Love the effect it gives to skin..
Do you use a moisturizer along with this Swathi? :)
Yes, i definitely use a moisturizer.. Or else it leaves my skin dry and stretchy..
Yup.. Same effects on me.. though my skin is oily :|
What!! Oily skin made dry? This made my skin super doooper oily :/ I guess this product works differently with different people :P :P :P
Exactly…. It made my skin oily
Yes!! You’re completely true Appy :D
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Will try dis as its affordable;)
Try for sure Rainy :)
i earlier used this cream when i was in school, but not now, however it was lovely to use then we were flooded with more new cosmetics and this one simply got lost, thanks for reminding me of this one
Welcome Young Hopes! :)
I have used this some time back.
At first I thought it gave me some fair skin,fading of my old acne marks.
but after using so many days,
I decided not to use it coz it was all my hallucination :D :)
nice review :)
ha ha ha :)
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Present m nt using any cream..bcz i have pimple marks on my face..so i want to rid my pimple marks n want to improvey colour complexion
Hi….i want to use vicco turmeric…can any one tel me does this cream contain any harmful chemicals?can i use it?how to use this product?and plz tell me how to knw that this product suits my skin(any test)???plzsuggest me
Of course you can use it.. It has no side effects.. But if you are allergic to turmeric, its better to avoid this cream.. Which day cream do you use currently?
The skin around my mouth is dark compared to cheeks… Does this help me.. Or suggest something which helps me pls …
Plz rply me..m.nt gettng any answers from u
Present nw m nt using any cream bcz i have pimple marks on my face…so i want ti get rid with this pmple marks….and want to improve my colour complexion
And also lancy plz tell me before applying it to my face how to know whther this product suits my skin(any test)
Try it on your wrist or a small area behind your ears.. Wait for 24 hours.. If you experience no irritation, then you can go ahead.
Thanks a lot lancy:);)
Welcome :)
Can u tell me whch moisturing cream is best for normal andcombination skin?
Can u tell me whch moisturing cream is best for normal and combination skin?
hi….i want touse vicco turmeric cream..but before that ,how to know whether my skin is sensitive or allergic to turmeric???????
Hi lancy…from 3dayys im using vicco turmeric cream .i have a combination skin type ( normal at cheeks and oily at t-zone i.e only nose and chin)frst 2days it was gud ..no oily at my t-zone..when i have applied this cream onthe 3rd day i felt my skin becme dry…bt nt completely dry…i have not used any moisturiser…so lancy tell me whch moisturier is gud…?and how vicco and moisturer should be applied on face…please help me;((((( i dont have any idea that whch moisturier i have to use…lancy lam eagerly waiting for ur rply…thanku
i have used this n it works good.. yes it is nt fr dry skin definitely. :)
Is it safe to apply sunscreen over it???
Plz make it for dry skin:-(
Can it remove suntan I was born white but my skin became brown with suntan reply plzplzpzlzpzlzlzp
I’m a tenth standard girl I have lots of pimples. Suggest some things for me to get clear skin
LANCY CV
I Have a oily skin to control oil in my face and to get fariness kindly suggest me good face cream. Bcz i have used so many creams nothing is suits me, do kindly suggest me in this problem.
Please do the needful..
Can we use itnon night and keep overnight?
Hi lancy you alright ? It does ok for men ? And is it affect s growing bread ?
Hello iwant to try this product can u explain it suits for dry skin and make face glowness because of sunstroke my face getting dark.whether this prdouct useful to my face?
i do have oily skin acne prone skin ? i opted for this cream as a cure for my acne but unfortunately it did not work ? should i continue using it? have been using it from 3 years ?