Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen | Neutrogena

Hey everyone,

It took me ages to get in terms with the fact that "everyone MUST wear sunscreen" to protect themselves from sun damage. I was told by my dermatologist that nothing can make my skin appear better if I do not combine it with a sun block. It is an absolute must for you if you really care about how your skin appears. UVB rays penetrate the outer layer of skin and cause damage to skin cells as well as sunburns whereas UVA rays contribute to premature signs of ageing including fine lines and wrinkles. Once I absolutely realized that I started my search for sun blocks.

Admit that you hate sunblock! Don't you? So do I. The sticky-oily texture along with a ghost-white effect on the face makes it a terrible thing. The search for a perfect sunscreen is ( I thought) impossible until I came across Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen. Neutrogena is one of my most trusted brands. When I saw this over the counter I thought it was worth a try. Even though my previous sunscreen was recommended by my dermatologist I did not feel like repurchasing it. Instead I wanted to try something new and better. Hence, I did the needful that too in SPF 100+ :)

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen is part of the Ultra Sheer range by Neutrogena. Powerful, Water Resistant & Ultra Light is how this range describes itself. Too good to be true until off course you actually try it out. It comes in an ombre blue and white tube packaging with a sturdy light blue cap. I always appreciate tube packaging more than jar packaging for hygienic reasons. Plus this also gives you more control on how much product you need for application. The cream is white in color and the texture definitely looks and feels light. It's infused with a soft, fresh scent.

I apply it evenly all over my face and to be very honest for my skin type (combination) it works like a moisturizer. The application goes on easily and absorbs effortlessly. Before I apply my foundation I give it a minute or two to let it settle in my skin which makes it almost invisible on the skin. Once I'm done with foundation and a bit of powder (is that okay?) trust me I don't feel for a minute that I'm wearing sunscreen. I personally think that is the best thing Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen does. Its non-shiny finish is a result of Dry-Touch Technology which is an oil free formula. It leaves a non greasy, matte finish so that your skin is shine free. What else can you wish for?

The reason I chose SPF 100+ (Sun Protection Factor) is because this is what has been recommended to me but you can also go for lower SPFs. It is important to select a broad spectrum UVB/UVB protection since both harm your skin. For my skin SPF 100+ offers the highest combined UVB/UVB protection and proven to protect skin from over 99%  of sunburn damage. It makes sense since summers in my part of the world is unbelievably hot and bright! And no matter how hard you try you cannot avoid the sun at all times. Another facts that makes Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen one of the best sunscreens out there is its non-whitening and water-resistant qualities. All of you who regularly wear sunscreen are familiar with the ghost-effect that sunscreens give to your face. Thankfully this is not the case with Dry-Touch Technology. Furthermore, a lot of Neutrogena suncare products come with Helioplex - a breadth of stabilized sunscreen technologies that deliver superior protection from the sun. All these factors make this product a must-have for ultimate sun protection.

Here you go. I no longer have an excuse of not wearing a sunscreen. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen is an essential part of my everyday skincare regime. If you happen to come across this product I strongly recommend that you give it a try and see the results for yourself. 

Which is you favorite sunscreen at the moment and why?

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The Body Shop | Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps

Hi Lovelies,

As you already know, I am obsessed with The Body Shop products especially their Skincare and Bath & Body. I am always looking forward to their new range of products. On a recent visit to one of The Body Shop stores around me I wanted to have a little look at their delicious range Chocomania!

The Body Shop' Chocomania range was launched around Valentines – perfect timings.  If you love chocolates you would love this range. Since I’m not a compulsive buyer (yep) I am very careful about what I need so I chose the Chocomania Mini Hearts Soaps. These are the most adorable things ever!  The moment I laid my eyes on them I couldn’t take them off. These came in a chocolate coloured packaging from the back and a transparent sheet on the front. Each pack had four of these cute little soap hearts. I also noticed a single heart shaped soap which was equally adorable and bigger in size. After giving it a thought I went for the packaging of four.

Why I bought The Body Shop' s Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps? Well first off I prefer soaps over face washes. I just feel my skin reciprocates better when I wash it with soap than with a liquid or cream face wash. Secondly, I needed a gentle exfoliating as well since the weather is changing now and the skin getting a little dry and rough. This looked like the perfect ones for me since these had little dark exfoliating beads in them. These mini soaps are part of my everyday skincare regime. I lather up, wash thoroughly and rinse. The results are amazing – clean, fresh and soft skin every time.

Chocomania Mini Heart Soaps contain real cocoa butter hence these are so soft on the skin. While I was shooting photos for the post I could actually feel the soap melting in my hands! It felt so buttery and smooth. The tiny black beads, almost like poppy seeds are actually coconut shell added to the soap for gentle exfoliating. I love it when the soap gets smaller and more and more of these beads appear while I lather up. Lastly, the fragrance is very mild. It is woody with a hint of cocoa butter which makes it an exotic combination. This makes these little heart soaps so luxurious! For me these are a definite re-purchase. 

I think these are a perfect gift for Valentines and Mother’s Day. If you are a big time chocolate fanatic this is the range for YOU!

Which The Body Shop's range are you loving these days?

 

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Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser | Neutrogena

This is exactly what the doctor ordered!

If you've followed my blog you already know I have a very active-acne skin. My skin type is combination, very difficult to manage indeed! I developed some acne lately & tried to do the right thing - check with my dermatologist! Along with some ointments guess which product she suggested?

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser

First off - It's an award winning product. What it does? It's a facial cleanser for oily & acne-prone skin. It helps deep clean skin & fight blemishes. The key ingredient of this gel cleanser is Salicylic acid with maximum strength approx. 2%. Salicylic acid is known to help treat acne & is a very effective ingredient. The formula also contains 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract along with vitamin C. It comes in a transparent bottle with sweet pink color cleanser. It has a fresh, citrus scent - very pleasant.

 I have been using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser for over a month now. Within the first few days of usage I felt my acne settling down noticeably. When I say acne I mean 2-3 pimples across my face. One thing that I'd like to mention here is that I doesn't leave my skin dry - however you might feel your skin to be a little tight & dry if you do not rinse it off well. During the first 2-3 days of use I did notice my skin getting a little dry after using this. I went back and thoroughly rinsed my face which consequently solved the problem. So if you're using this product do rinse it off well with running water.
 

My experience with this product has been really good. I say this since I've gone through a lot of review where people mentioned how this product worked & didn’t work out for them. Since it was recommended by my dermatologist I already had that confidence in this product though I was going to use it for the first time. Regarding blackheads, I can’t say much. I don’t think it has been effective on blackheads. As far as being comedogenic it did work well and didn’t clog pores. And off course it worked well with acne. Hence as far as I'm concerned, I'm totally satisfied with this product & would definitely repurchase.

How did this product work out for you?

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Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Triple Action Cleanser | Neutrogena

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Triple Action Cleanser

Hi sweethearts,

 

So here's the first post of 2013. And nothing better than a fresh start with Visibly Clear skin. Thanks to Neutrogena for coming up with their line specifically for a better, Visibly Clear skin. 

I haven't had the chance of trying a lot of Neutrogena products in the past so I decided to try out with their skincare first. I thought it would be a good idea to start with Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Triple Action Cleanser along with the oh-so-famous Wave Sonic,  review of which I plan to do later. I needed something more effective than a regular face wash & the initially information on the back of this product was impressive. Hence the purchase.

As claimed by Neutrogena  itself - Its the no # 1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand. It offers the world's most loved beauty & skincare lines for all types of skin. Neutrogena started very small back in 1930 producing specialty cosmetics & a patented formula mild, clear & unique soap.

"From the transparent amber bar to a diverse collection of ingeniously designed, doctor recommended products, Neutrogena s heritage is found upon genuine relationships and a passion for designing simple yet extra ordinary high quality products that earn your trust." - Neutrogena.

The first thing I really like about Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Triple Action Cleanser is the beautiful packaging as it comes in a squeezy tube with colors bright orange & silver. The texture is fine, medium to thick cream formulation with micro-beads. I quite like the smell which is slightly medicated but still pleasant & mild. 

The special thing about this cleanser is that it's triple action - its cleans, exfoliates & purifies. Clinically proven to reduce blackheads in just 7 days! It can be used in 3 different ways:

Cleanser: As a cleanser it deep cleans pores, removes dirt & excess oil - the main cause of blackheads, without over drying the skin.

Exfoliating Scrub: Enriched with micro-beads it gently exfoliates & removes dead skin cells to help unclog pores & loosen existing blackheads.

Cleansing Mask: As a cleansing mask it purifies the skin deep down to help control shine hence leaving your skin visibly clearer. 

My experience with this product has been really good. Though I didn't see any dramatic change in the visibility of blackheads, it sure has helped in reducing them. Other then that it's a really good product which makes your skin clear & fresh looking after first wash. Your skin is left looking healthier & cleaner. I am definitely going to repurchase this one.

Find more about Neutrogena’s complete range of products by clicking here..

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Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar

Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar

Hey pretty ones!

Well yet another busy week with absolutely no time for tweeting let alone blogging but that's not stopping me from admiring one of my favorite winter skin care product - Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar. I have combination skin which means it's really challenging to take care of it. With winters in full swing I had to change my face wash. I love using make-up removing wipes which work great but there's nothing more refreshing like washing face with running, clear tap water. Hence, I always finish off by using Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar. I know alot of you are familiar with Dove  - it's a popular brand & favorite of so many like myself. However, I would love to share more details about Dove Pink.

To start with: Dove Pink is a 'limited edition' which is launched specifically to help fund The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australia  to raise funds & awareness for breast cancer - how cool is that! Since 2006 Dove donated over $1 million for this cause. All the products in Dove Pink range have soft pink color & fresh, floral, feminine fragrance. 

The Dove Pink  range includes:

Dove Pink Anti Perspirant Roll-On Deodorant

Dove Pink Anti Perspirant Aerosol Deodorant

Dove Pink Body Wash

Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar

Dove Pink Shampoo & Conditioner

Dove Pink Summer Glow

Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar is almost the same as the original Dove Cream Bar. It helps bring out natural softness in your skin & retains natural moisture. Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar is the same composition with a refreshing light formula. It is composed of Dove's signature 1/4 moisturising cream. The reason I purchase it was because my skin has starting getting SO dry! Even after moisturising well in the morning with a light pat of my new Rimmel Stay Matt Pressed Powder my skin develops dry patches within an hour. With the new Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar I have overcome this issue once in for all! After every wash my skin feel soft, smooth, clean & hydrated.  The reason behind this is that Dove uses ultra mild pH neutral cleansers to ensure our skin is cleansed without dryness or any kind of irritation & is enriched with essential moisture. It's suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. 

This is definitely one of my favorite products in winter season & yes I'm definitely going to repurchase it. 

Have you tried Dove Pink Beauty Cream Bar?

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Moisture White Shiso UV Protector | The Body Shop

The Body Shop 

MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector

I know & I admit, I'm a person who spends more on skincare than makeup.

I mean if I have a choice between buying cosmetics or skincare I would definitely go for skincare. I've always been fond of makeup & still spend plenty on my favorite bands & items. However, 6-7 years ago, one awesome moment I said to myself - I want to look equally pretty without makeup. You know, like step out into the world without anything on my face. To be honest, I do not step out without anything on my face very often but I know that I've taken good care of my skin & hence receive regular compliments.  ♥ 

Coming to the product I'm going to review today. The Body Shop's MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector is part of my recent The Body Shop haul for this month. I purchased this moisturising cream to add in my daily beauty regime a product that brightens skin & protects it from harmful effects of the sun. Well, I'm not too fond of sunblocks but I also understand the importance of keeping your skin protected from harmful rays of the sun. It's the stickiness in sunblocks that makes me uncomfy.  MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector comes with SPF 30 which kind of made me think & rethink if I really needed it or not. Thought the salesperson was convinced I needed SPF in my daytime moisturizer with the kind of results I was looking for, it was however my decision to go ahead with the purchase. J 

The Body Shop MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector is part of The Body Shop's latest skin care range called MOISTURE WHITE. This is an improved formulation of the previous white range & contains the unique Japanese Shiso formula. It also contains organic aloe vera, vitamin C & liquorice all of which are known for their complexion enhancing & skin lightening properties. 

This day cream comes in a very elegant white tube of 50 ml (1.7 US FL OZ). The texture is medium-thick with a really bright white color. It contains a mild, pleasing fragrance. As you apply it onto your skin it feel thick & rich in the beginning & later is gently adsorbed leaving skin soft & hydrated. I must emphasize how rich this cream feels as you apply it on your skin. MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector helps you deal specifically with dark spots, skin discoloration & pigmentation - my main skin concern these days. I have been using it for 3 weeks now & I must say my skin feels brighter & more even than before. Not to forget that it contains SPF 30 for that extra protection from sun damage & guards your skin against skin darkening UVA/UVB rays. 

MOISTURE WHITE Shiso UV Protector is definitely working for me. I plan to get a few more products from this range especially Moisture White Shiso Whitening Night Treatment & the Moisture White Shiso Cleansing Oil. 

Have you tried the MOISTURE WHITE range? How did it work out for you? 

Love & Hugs!

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White Beauty Pinkish White Glow Lightening Cream | Ponds

Bonjour!

Well, we've been talking about summers. Summer sun is beloved ( Okay, not in June :) ) because it provides you with opportunities to spend more time outdoors doing things you love. However, the sun comes with a price & its your 'skin' that pays that price! 

To beat the sun damage, my favorite daytime cream these days is Ponds White Beauty Pinkish White Glow Lightening Cream. 

It comes in a really cute small jar that is easy to carry around in your handbag. According to the product information, it deeply nourishes skin to a radiant pinkish-white glow & evens out skin as well. Its triple sunscreen will keep your skin safe from UV rays. Its potent anti-oxident Lycopene helps prevent darkening of skin. Moreover, the advanced skin lightening complex - Pro Vitamin B3 created by Ponds Institute is rich in nature's own Lycopene which helps dilute accumulated Melanin. 

Apart from using it as day time cream, I also use it as make-up base since it keeps my T-zone oil free for hours. Best part: its so affordable! :)

Try it out & see for yourself, secret behind a glowing pinkish white radiance! 

Lots of love.. 

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