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Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem Face Wash Review

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by Arpita

Today, I am going to throw some light on Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Active Neem Face Wash. I recently bought it, used once and I am planning not to use it ever again. Read on to know why..

Price: 

Rs.49 for 50g (Thank God I bought the smaller version)

 

How to Use?:

  • Take an adequate amount of this face wash and apply it on your face.
  • Gently massage and create lather.
  • Rinse well.

My Take:

Packaging and Consistency: This face wash comes in a typical Garnier plastic tube with a screw cap. The consistency of this face wash is quite runny with a green gel like texture.

Before you start reading this section, let me tell you something about my skin type. I have oily (read very oily) skin which is pimple prone and is extremely sensitive. If something does not suit me, it immediately shows up on my face as pimples. 2 days before planning to try this product on my face, I ate healthy stuff namely apples, green veggies and drank lots of water to make sure that I can review this product accurately. My skin was completely fine and my face was glowing. I used this face wash at night and went to bed. Next day, I woke up and saw three BIG pimples on my face – 2 on both eyebrows and one on the cheek. I felt angry and I have thus found that it will not suit sensitive skin.

However, my daughter and hubby like it a lot. My hubby has oily skin too (same pinch to me lol) which tends to attract a lot of dirt. He says that it worked fabulously for him and it makes his face super clean and removes all oil and dirt. My hubby does not have sensitive skin.

PROS:

  • Packaging
  • Color and gel-like texture of the product, which is appealing to the eyes
  • Makes the skin squeaky clean
  • Removes all oil and dirt
  • Fragrance is nice
  • Contains Salicylic acid and Neem
  • Available in different sizes
  • A very small amount is needed for that perfect lather

CONS:

  • Breaks me out
  • A bit difficult to wash it off
  • SLS

 

Final Verdict: 

If you do not have sensitive skin like me, then it may suit you. I think it was my fault that I tried it because it has been mentioned nowhere on the pack that it will suit very sensitive skin. However, it suited my hubby perfectly.

 

MABH Rating: 3/5 (-2 for breaking me out)

P.S: Have you tried this face wash? I am just curious to know if any Garnier products have ever suited you! Please do let me know in the comments below.. I do not know why every Garnier product I have tried breaks me out! SO strange :P

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

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Hello ladies,

I am back again with my second review but before that I would like to thank you all for the support I received and having me on board. Today I will be reviewing a moisturizing lotion. I wanted to get this done before time runs out for the Chennaiites to enjoy what little of the so-called winter they get.

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

I have very dry skin that yearns for pampering even in Chennai’s winter. I have been for sometime on the lookout for a good moisturizer and that is when I came across one by Garnier. Then again I prefer picking up drug store products over high end and check how they fare. In the past I have used Pond’s, Vaseline cocoa, Jergens, Nivea and a couple more of drug store ones.
I wanted to try something new this winter and so picked up this one, Garnier Body Cocoon. Lets see how well it worked or did not work for me.

 

Price & Quantity:

Rs 105 for 125 ml.

 

Key Ingredients:

The key ingredients are nutritive fruit oils from apricots, olives, blackcurrants and avocados. And a whole lot of chemicals and of course the infamous parabens!!!!

 

Usage Directions?:

Use wherever possible but do not apply on face.

 

Shelf Life:

36 months from the date of manufacture.

My Experience:

This lotion is packed in a cute orange coloured bottle with a flip cap. It is a sturdy bottle and hence travel friendly. No mess; no complaints.

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

The colour is a nice pearly white.The texture is creamy yet light as the bottle claims.The fragrance too is mild and fruity and sweet and florally. All in one I think but is nice. Not in the least over powering.

Garnier Body Cocoon Intense Moisture Lotion Review

Like I mentioned before I have extremely dry skin that screams for attention even in summers leave alone winters, even Chennai’s winters. And I easily get bored using the same product so I wanted to try something new and also easy on the pocket. The routine of moisturisng immediately after my bath has to be tediously followed else my skin stretches and it does neither look pretty nor feel pretty. So this is in my routine right now. I use it just out of the shower all over except face and I must say that I am quite pleased with it.
The texture is creamy as claimed but light and with a little rubbing it seeps into the skin leaving it nice and soft. The moisturizing effect too is quite good I must say. The skin feels nourished and there is a nice glowy look that lingers on for long. It is not greasy too. It is definitely a great buy for bedtime moisturizing routine. The skin does not feel too dry the next day too but you must remember that I have extremely dry skin. It will work really well for normal to dry skin I think. However, I am not sure of the oily skin ladies. Even for people with extremely dry skin like me it might only need a reapplication depending on how harsh the winter is. Overall I like the product but am not over whelmed by it :) I will be checking out for something else next winter. And, I still prefer my Vaseline cocoa glow over this one. At least for the way that smells!! Have any one of you tried that?

 

PROS:

  • First and foremost, the price!!
  • It is available online on most sites.
  • The packaging and smell is pleasant and travel friendly too.
  • The consistency is creamy but not oily and heavy.
  • A little goes a long way if used immediately after shower.
  • It does nourish dry skin as it claims.
  • The skin feels soft for long.
  • This lotion is not greasy

CONS:

  • The smell does not linger on for long.
  • It needs reapplication for extremely dry skin like me.
  • Parabens!!! (I don’t think I mind though!)

 

Rating: 4/5 (-1 as it is not good enough for extremely dry skinned people).

 

Do I Recommend?:

I would absolutely recommend this to anybody who has dry skin and also normal skin. Those with extremely dry skin too can benefit greatly from it but might need reapplication.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

I am not sure if I’d repurchase it for myself. I like trying new stuff unless it is something that just cannot be replaced. I think that I should be able to find something next year.

Until next time..
Stay beautiful and smile always!

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

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by Arpita

Hi Everyone!
Finally, I found the Garnier BB Cream and have been trying it for quite a few days. Read my detailed review on it below.

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review 
Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

 

Claims?:

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review


How to Use? ~ Usage Directions:

Spread the BB Cream like your regular moisturizer. Apply with light circular strokes from the middle of your face outwards on perfectly cleansed skin.

 

Price & Quantity:

Introductory Offer- Rs. 119 Rs.99 for 18grams

 

My Take:

It comes in a sweet little outer cover with another identical box, which slides through it. On the box is written detailed information about the product, full list of ingredients and even how the products works and what is B.B cream. Thumbs up to Garnier for doing that!

I opened the box and found out a cute little tube, with a long nozzle and a perfect hole in it. The tube dispenses the right amount of product required for the face. Packaging is sturdy and the small tube is perfect for travel purposes.

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

The product has 24 SPF and vitamin C along with almond extract and minerals. Water is the first ingredient, glycerin is the third, which means that water and glycerin content is high in the product.

I asked for other shades and was surprised to find out that only one shade is available which fortunately matched my skin tone perfectly. I really do not know if dusky beauties will like it.

Well, I tried it and found out that it does not make my skin oily and provides sheer coverage. It does visibly reduce minor imperfections of the skin. It did not break me out and gets absorbed completely in just 10 seconds! It does not make me look like a ghost by leaving behind a whitish cast. I am very happy that most of the products I have tried in the last few months have turned out to be quite well. The Garnier B.B cream really gives a healthy glow to the face as claimed.

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector Review

I just wish the coverage power is increased. In addition, dry skinned beauties may not find it moisturizing enough during the rough winters. However, for oily skinned girls like me, surely try it and I am sure it will not disappoint you. Fragrance added to the product is mild and pleasant and lingers on.

PROS:

  • Does not make face look oily
  • Did not break me out
  • Fragrance
  • Gives a lovely healthy glow to the face
  • No whitish cast is left behind
  • Gets absorbed in 10 seconds
  • Travel friendly
  • Affordable
  • SPF 24
  • High content of Water and glycerin
  • Vitamin C, almond extract and mineral content
  • Blends in perfectly
  • Packaging

CONS:

  • Sheer coverage
  • Dry skinned girls may not like it during winters

 

MABH Rating: 4.8/5 (-0.2 for not giving me good coverage)

 

Will I Recommend/Repurchase?:

100% surely.

 

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner Review

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by Babble

Hello Friends! Today I am going to discuss about my experience with Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo with you all. Loving one’s own hair is a girl thing. Every girl lovers her own hair, concentrates more on hair care as much as she does for her skin care. So we could obviously say that ‘HAIR’ means a lot to a girl. Hence ‘HAIR’ has its own aesthetic value. The texture of the hair varies for every individual irrespective of its size and color. Let’s see what are all the things help us for the maintenance of the hair. Shampoo and oil plays a major role in hair care. We must be more cautious while selecting a shampoo for our hair type. We should check its suitability for our hair’s nature and that’s how I selected Garnier Shampoo as it claims to make hair ‘Sleek and Shine’.
This shampoo is especially made for rough, frizzy and difficult to manage type of hair. I have also got the conditioner for free :) along with this shampoo and Let’s see how both they work.


Product Description: (Description is same for both the shampoo & conditoner :/ Strange. huh!)

Is your hair rough, frizzy and difficult to manage? Does it frizz up in harsh & changing weather? GARNIER FRUCTIS SLEEK & SHINE Shampoo/Conditioner Strengthens the hair fibre from within smoothes the hair fibre from root to tip and helps protect against the effects of humidity.

Price and Quantity:

Shampoo: Rs.117 for 200ml
Conditioner: 90g; Got free with the shampoo :)

Usage Directions:

Shampoo: Lather, rinse, repeat if required. For best results use everyday.
Conditioner: Rinse well after shampooing. Apply conditioner along length of hair to tips. Leave for 1-2 mins. Rinse thoroughly.

Key Ingredients:

Shampoo: ACTIVE FRUIT  CONCENTRATE. Fructose + Glucose Vitamins B3 + B6 – Nourish hair from the roots AHAs- Strengthens the hair fibre.
Conditioner: Fructose + Glucose,Vitamins  B3 + B6 Nourishes  hair from the roots

Shelf Life:  36 months

My Experience with the Product

Packaging: The shampoo comes in an attractive parrot green coloured, flat plastic bottle. It has ‘flip and press’  type opening. The conditioner bottle looks alike the shampoo with the same type of dispenser however it is a shorter than the shampoo bottle.

  • Read: New Clear Women Anti-Dandruff & Anti Hair Fall Shampoo Review

Color, Consistency and Fragrance: The shampoo is white in color and has a sweet and fruity fragrance with runny consistency. I would say the highlight of the product is of course its pleasant fruit fragrance. The conditioner is too white in color and has a mild fruity fragrance (Similar to the shampoo) but with a thick, creamy consistency.

How it works:
After my long travel (3 days trip to a temple) my hair became rough and tangled due to the atmospheric conditions of the place I have visited. So I have applied oil on the hair and left it over night. Next day I have tried Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Fortifying Shampoo along with its conditioner. It eventually reduced my tangles and roughness of the hair. The effort of combing after bath is simplified, since the combination of shampoo and conditioner effectively reduces tangles. However some of my  friends said that this shampoo and conditioner caused them hair fall :( but I am not sure about it. If you are a sweet-fragrance lover and have a dry unmanageable hair, this shampoo and conditioner would not disappoint you. Remember, you should use the conditioner along with the shampoo to help your hair turn manageable. For the price, these products are definitely worth a try.

 

Pros:

  • This shampoo + conditioner combo makes my hair manageable upto a good extent
  • Has a fruity smell that lingers on hair for sometime
  • The shampoo lathers well and cleanses out the dirt and oiliness from the scalp.
  • Both the shampoo and conditioner gets rinsed off easily with water.
  • My hair feels soft and shiny after using this combo
  • Comes in a very affordable price (You get the conditioner for free!)
  • Available everywhere
  • The packaging of both the products are good and travel friendly

Cons:

  • Some of my friends told me that this shampoo and conditioner causes hair fall; but it doesn’t for me
  • You may or may not like its fragrance. Some find it to be ‘artificial’.
  • It makes hair manageable up to an extent but not that great or ‘Sleek and Shiny’ as per the claim.
  • Without conditioner, this shampoo doesn’t help with dry hair; but then that’s not an issue for the price.

Makeup and Beauty Home: 3.5/5

Recommendation: Do try this if you have unmanegable dry hair and especially, if you love fruity smells :)

Would I Repurchase?: Yes I may repurchase it if I don’t find a better shampoo which makes my hair manageable.