Olay Age Protect Anti-Ageing Cream Review

I have been for many years was happy with Olay's moisturizers when I was a teen. We all know that, the best way to prevent wrinkles is to stay out of the sun and use a best SPF protection that suits your skin, healthy lifestyle and a good skin care regimen. However, probably because of too many catchy commercials and ads, I've started to get this need to use age defying stuff to try to prevent what is coming.

So I decided it’s about time I added an anti ageing product to my skin care regimen. I have liked Olay's products, so I decided to pick up Olay's Age Protect. 

So lets see what's the product claims: Olay Age Protect Anti-ageing cream claims lightens dark spots, reduces wrinkles, improves your skin tone.

Ingredients: Its formula contains Beta Hydroxy. 

Price: Rs. 125 for 18g

My experiences with Olay Age protect anti-ageing cream:

I used it as recommended, after one month of daily use, here is what I think: Olay Age Protect does work. But it's not magic; it doesn't reduce every wrinkle and age spot. But it makes your skin look BETTER than before, which is all we can really hope for, isn't it?

Pros:
1. This product absorbs fast and doesn't leave any greasy residue.

2. Skin tone did improve a little bit but not dramatically.

3. It did hydrate my skin very well.
4. Pores seem less obvious under my makeup. Good makeup base.
5. Reasonably priced for anti-aging range of products.

Cons:
1. I had some breakouts in my t-zone.

Recommendation:
Will recommend to those with normal to slightly dry skin.  But I won't advise those with acne-prone skin to use this.

Would I re-purchase?

No, it broke me out.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Himalaya PureHands Hand Sanitizer Review

We all know the importance of hand hygiene practices, proper hand washing plays an important role in reducing harmful germs. But there are times when there is no access to soap and water or not enough time to wash your hands thoroughly. Hand sanitizers were developed for use after washing hands or for those times when soap and water are not available

What the Himalaya PureHands Hand Sanitizer claims: Kills 99.9% of germs, this is what almost all hand sanitizers say.

Himalaya Pure Hands Hand Sanitizer

Ingredients:

• Hrivera (Coleus vettiveroides) Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum)
• Nimbuka (Citrus limon)
• Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides)
• Nimba (Azadirachta indica)

Flip top and swatch on my hand:

Flip top

Swatch

Price: 39/- for 50 ml

Directions to use: Squeeze coin-sized drop of the gel on your palms. Vigorously rub all sides of your hands with enough to get them wet, and rub them together until they are dry.

What I like about Himalaya PureHands Hand Sanitizer:

• It's convenient, portable, easy to use and not time consuming.
• Its alcohol free, a herbal product… check the ingredients list above
• It comes in handy when I want to sanitize my hands in between applying my makeup, good practice to touch your face with clean and sanitized hands
• It's soft on hands, contains ingredients that help prevent skin dryness
• Easily available everywhere
• Love the lemon fragrance

What I do not like about Himalaya PureHands Hand Sanitizer:
Nothing to point, I like everything about this product.

But want to conclude my post with this note: Hand sanitizers are not meant as a replacement for soap and water, but you can use it as a complementary habit. :)

Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream Review

Today, I'm going to review the Vicco turmeric skin care cream. As we all know, turmeric is widely used as a spice in Indian kitchen. It works as a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, blood purifier and digestive system supporter. We also are aware of the ritual in traditional Indian wedding where Haldi (turmeric) is applied to bridegrooms, because the turmeric has health benefits of cleaning and toning skin, improving its color, increasing strength of the body etc.

Many women use it as packs or face masks on regular basis. Turmeric ointment, or a paste made from powdered turmeric can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, and skin conditions such as acne, diaper rash, and psoriasis. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

What the product claims:

Prevents and cures skin infections, inflammation, blemishes, wounds and other skin disorders. It soothes boils, pimples, acne and burns. It nourishes the skin, improves tonal value and makes it fair and beautiful.

Price: Rs. 83 for 30g

Ingredients: This product is formulation of 16% turmeric, 1.2% sandalwood oil in a non-grease base.

Why I purchased it?
I bought this from a recommendation of a friend of mine when I was in school. I started using this to reduce the scars I had got from pimples. Vicco turmeric has turmeric as its major ingredient; which was tempting to try this cream because of all medicinal values of turmeric.

How did I use it?
I used it at night. I would use a gentle cleanser, and I would apply this Turmeric cream at night. I did this for about two to three months. This is how it looks...

Pros:

• It was quite effective in reducing my pimple scars and making my skin tone even.
• It works well for me for minor skin infections, inflammation, blemishes, wounds etc.
• It has very soothing and cooling effect 
• Decent packagaing
• Only little cream is needed to cover full face
• Fits in my budget
• Easily available everywhere

Cons:

• The cream base may not be that good for very dry skin.
• I do not like the fragrance, it’s too strong for me 
• It gave me a yellowish tone , this may not be a con to some people
  
• Full ingredients list is not given on the pack

Would I recommend it?
Yes, I would recommend it to solve minor skin problems… its quite effective in reducing scars, blemishes and wounds. I wouldn't recommend it for dry skin.

Ratings: I would give 4.5 out 5... minus 0.5 for its strong smell :)

Pond's Moisturising Cold Cream

This is a great product that has been used as a makeup remover from many of my friends and ladies around the world. 

Let's see what's the product claims. Feel the difference from the very first time you use it. It provides: 

• Vital Beauty Oils which penetrate deep to provide complete nourishment.
• Natural Moisturizing Factors which help retain essential moisture to prevent dry line.

It has: 10 skin nutrients + moisturizers

How to use:

Gently massage your face and neck in circular upward motions, twice a day. For best results, clean first with Pond Face Wash and follow with moisturizing Pond's Cold Cream.

Price: 53 Rs. for 55ml.

My Experience:

I began using this at first because my mom always had this jar of Pond's Cold Cream to clean and moisturize her face and neck with. I continued using this everyday, I believe it’s been over 6 years now, I'm not sure. Anyways, I really like this cold cream it’s inexpensive, it removes all of my makeup and it softens my skin.  Best of all, it doesn't cause my skin to breakout... which is really really important for me. Usually I apply it at night, leave it for 10 mins and wash off with water and it will leave my skin amazingly clean, smooth and soft. And it's very affordable and 1 jar lasts me a long time.

What I do not like about the Pond's cold cream:

• It has a strong smell, it's not bad but it's strong and I wish it didn’t have it. May be a personal preference, others may like it.
• It makes my face look shiny and kind of greasy.

Would I purchase it again: Yes. Regardless of the two reasons I gave above, I highly recommend Ponds cold cream.  But I do think you can you use it as your moisturizer; unless, you love a shiny face during the day. Also please do a patch test before using on to your face if you have a super sensitive skin as this product might clog your pores.

Lotus Whiteglow Scrub Review

Lotus is one among my favorite brands. Skin whitening creams or formulas have never attracted me much but I thought of trying this one from Lotus range just because I had read some good reviews and was tempting to try it out. I picked the White Glow Face scrub since my Himalaya Apricot scrub had just got over and here is the review.

Directions as given on the Product:
Gently apply the scrub on moistened skin with brisk circular movements on the face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use twice a week for brighter and luminous skin. Follow with WHITEGLOW Yogurt Radiance Mask for best result.
 

Price: Rs 145 for 100g

Ingredients List:
DM, Water, Glyceryl Monostearate, Glycerine, Isopropyl Myristate, Ployethylene granules, Avena Sativa Meal (Oatmeal) powder, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Light Liquid Paraffin, Yogurt powder, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Alpha-Arbutin, Fragrance.

Swatch of Lotus Whiteglow Scrub

Pros of Lotus Whiteglow Scrub

• Active ingredients are all natural oatmeal and yogurt.
• Brightens the skin and gives a subtle glow which lasts for few days, removes dullness, dirt, impurities, whiteheads etc.
• I have sensitive skin, it didn't break me out.
• I like the oatmeal granules which is a change from the common apricot granules found in Himalaya Scrub I used to use.
• Product has a very mild and refreshing fragrance - I avoid strong fragrance.
• Price is quite reasonable.
• Easily available everywhere.

Cons of Lotus Whiteglow Scrub 

• Contains Parabens is definitely a downside I feel. 

Would I re-purchase: Yes, I will and am planning to try out few other products in the WHITEGLOW range as well.

My Rating would be: 4 out of 5