No matter which social media platform you open these days, you will get to see one or two ads dedicated to this miraculous product called L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Crystal Micro Essence. Also, thousands of bloggers and influencers have also spoken about the benefits of this product. However, does it actually make any difference to your skin at all? Or is it just a gimmick? So, here let’s take a close look at the product. Initially I used it just before applying the makeup, like some kind of a base on which I can layer on the primer and the rest of the makeup. After couple of uses, I noticed that my skin kind of reacted less towards makeup. By that I mean, I tend to break out less nowadays. Now, I thought that since am only applying this on my skin before makeup, it is acting like a shield somehow to my pores and probably that is why the chemicals in makeup are not breaking me out. Before you read further into the blog, please keep in mind that I have oily and acne prone skin. So, I tend to break out really a lot from various products. Regardless of a primer on my face, if a foundation or any other product doesn’t gel well with my skin, the moment I take my makeup off it starts breaking me out. So, it was quite nice to see less breakouts or rather no break outs recently. I thought it would be nice for my skin if I start using it regularly as mentioned on the bottle itself. I should have done this from the beginning itself as now this is the first thing I apply on my face after washing my face with a face wash or a cleanser. After which I layer on the moisturizer and sunscreen. I have been using this twice a day as directed on the packaging for few days now, and what I can feel is that my skin is much smoother and plumper. This is kind of an effect I completely love. Since we are in the winters now, anyways my skin gets better during this season. So, actually how this works on my skin during the heat of the summers, is going to be its actual test. Nonetheless, whatever I can understand in the current season, my skin reacts this product marvelously.
It is truly a miraculous product that not only claims to smoothen out the skin, but also performs in reality. The other claim is radiance which I am not certain how far is effective, as being an oily skin girl my skin feels radiant all the time. Speaking of removing dullness from my skin, till now I have seen no such difference. However, am keeping my fingers crossed to check if prolonged usage can have an impact on the radiance claim. I know the price point is not too budget friendly for everyone. However, you can still give the mini version which is 22ml a try. The smallest bottle is 22ml and that retails for Rs. 250. However, you can always grab some discount on this. Try the small size and if you think this really makes some difference to your skin and you want to invest further in the bigger bottle, then you the 65ml or 130ml. That is precisely what I did. I tried the smaller bottle and am still using it but I love this product so much now that I have went ahead and purchased the 65ml as a backup. Since I am using the 22ml variant everyday now, I am sure I will be reaching out to the middle size in due time. Just a final note, this is going to be an investment for your skin that I believe you will not regret. However, if you don’t try you won’t know whether this actually does a good job on your skin or now. So, I will highly encourage you to give this one a try. Have you ever come across a fragrance that just holds your breadth and you feel that this is it? You have found the right fragrance that you may been looking forever. This is kind of the feeling I experienced when sniffed the Magic Perfume Spray from the house of Layer’r Wottagirl. Layer’r Wottagirl is not a new range and people are pretty much familiar with the kind of body mist they offer but I am talking about a specific perfume spray that lasts longer, smells amazing, and doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket. Let’s look at the details of this fragrance, shall we? Packaging All Layer’r Wottagirl Perfume Sprays come in a silver and red colored cardboard box with a slit on one side that allows the tester for the perfume to hold. This is an amazing concept introduced by this brand that you get to sniff the perfume even before you have purchased the actual fragrance. Once opened, the box houses a beautiful transparent red glass bottle, which looks stunning by itself. The quality of the bottle is quite good as it is quite bulky. It has a plastic lid that is in the red color as well, which is quite sturdy too. Overall, the packaging is understated and quite classic and I like it a lot. Scent Talking about the actual scent, I cannot describe how beautiful it is. It is sweet, floral, musky, stylish, and chic. It has a character of its own that demands attention in a very positive and heartwarming way. It is quite a captivating scent that will linger on to your senses for a nice long time. There is definitely a positive and modern vibe going on about this fragrance, which will boost your confidence and make the aura around you happy. This is one scent that I think I will go back to repurchasing once am over with the existing bottle. I love it that much and this means a lot as I have quite a lot of fragrance; going back another time to one bottle surely indicates how much I love it. Longevity and Silage Since sweet scents tend to last for a decent time, it is but obvious that this has a decent longevity. Not all in Layer’r Wottagirl perfume spray range can boast of a great longevity and silage like this one. All of the fragrances in this range last for not more than 4hours but this can last for a good 6hours as well. This is dependent of the climatic situation and your body chemistry and this can vary. However, am sure it will not perform terrible for anyone as it starts off quite strong. Silage is also quite good but it fades with the longevity, like any other good perfume does. So, no complains on this ground as well. Quantity and Price Point For a 100ml bottle, you pay Rs. 599. However, this goes on discount quite often on Nykaa and you can save some money and purchase it at a much lesser price. Like I did. I got it something around Rs. 400. So, yes, you can get steal deals on this as well. Final Thoughts Overall, I have nothing negative to talk about this fragrance. This is one fragrance that am so glad that I came across. What makes it special is that this is an Indian brand. So, the feeling of using it is all the more satisfactory as in purchasing this am kind of contributing to our economy. Doesn’t matter how small or big the contribution is; am happy to do it. So, I highly recommend this perfume to you and am sure you will not be disappointed if you try this. You can be a girl next door or a diva, sweetness is something every woman is endowed with it. How you project it is something entirely dependent on you. However, there is an easy way to project it and get everyone wrapped around with your sweetness and that is applying a sweet smelling perfume. Layer’r Wottagirl Perfume Sprays are something that totally serves the purpose and the one am currently referring to is the A’DORE variant in their perfume spray range. This one is a proper fruity, floral, and sweet fragrance and we are going to look at every aspect of this fragrance in detail now. Packaging The name is justified in the packaging itself. I just adore the packaging. The outer packaging is a card board box where in one corner you have a slit and a tester of the perfume inside is placed here. I loved this part as even before opening the box, I am getting to smell the fragrance. Superb concept. Once you take the tester out and open the layers of the cardboard box of this fragrance, you reach a stunning blue colored transparent glass bottle. Considering this is an Indian brand, I would have happily given 10/10 in this category as I love every bits of the packaging, save one. The plastic blue transparent cap that comes with this fragrance is not sturdy enough to hold on to the atomizer/spray of the bottle. It is just plan flimsy and comes off pretty easily. This needs to be improved as we can do without an additional tester, but the lid of a fragrance is of utmost importance. So, this needs to be improved. Scent Moving on to the actual scent. It is sweet. If you are not a person who enjoys sweet fragrances, then you may want to steer clear of this one. However, if sweet, fruity, and floral are the notes you look forward to in a fragrance, I can guarantee you that this one will not be a disappointment at all. It has apples, lavender, and cedar wood as its notes. So, it emanates a sweet, beautiful, and subtle aroma that uplifts your mood along with the people around you. It is an invigorating fragrance that has a charm of its own. Trust me just give this one a try and you will also start adoring this fragrance; just like its name. So, a 9 in this category from me. Longevity and Silage This is the category where the fragrance falls slightly short but I believe that will also vary based on the body chemistry of the person wearing this. Being a sweet fragrance, this can be worn at any point of time in a day and throughout the year. I tried this during the autumn and winters, and I think the longevity is not that good on skin. If you spritz it on your pulse points, it will last you not more than 3 hrs maximum. However, this works amazingly with clothes. I could even sniff the lingering effects of the fragrance on my clothes, the next day. So, I think it is great as an apparel fragrance, rather than a body fragrance. The projection is quite good on the other hand. You wear it and people around you will notice you for sure, but it will start fading as the fragrance starts wearing off. Since reapplication on skin is required after 3hrs, the silage gains strength with the reapplication also. So, a 7 in this category as this is not distinctly mentioned as an apparel fragrance. Quantity and Price Point
For a 100ml bottle, you pay Rs. 599, which is not bad if I consider it as a perfume. Nonetheless, it is mentioned as perfumed spray and not an EDT or EDP, so I will suggest you not to buy this fragrance on full price ever. There are sales going on throughout the year nowadays and whenever you find this on sale, then I suggest you grab it. After all the scent is worth the penny. It is gorgeous in every aspect of the scent. So, it would be a shame not to try this but definitely not on a full price. Nykaa is soon going to have their Pink Friday Sale, so this might be a good time to check this fragrance out. Final Thoughts The lid of the bottle and the longevity needs to be improved. Sure. But then again I am simply in love with this fragrance. What makes it all the more dear is that it is an Indian brand and I think we should support our country’s brand so that they can improve and evolve. So, yes I definitely recommend this fragrance that can make you bring out your inner sweetness and charm. I have heard for long that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a face wash that even doctors actually recommend. If a product is recommended by doctors then it is expected to work wonders on your skin, so I thought of trying this product. This post is going to look at this cleanser and dissect it in details.
Packaging The cleanser is a transparent liquid that is housed in a white plastic bottle with a flip open lid in blue color. Very basic and simple packaging. Nothing exceptional. Not that I was expecting a stunning packaging here as medically approved face washes or other skincare products have very basic packaging. This rather fits into that bill perfectly. Consistency and Quality As mentioned it is a clear liquid that is quite runny and light. From the consistency I didn’t expect it to foam a lot and that also turned out to be accurate. It lathers nicely but doesn’t create a lot of foam, but it is really gentle to apply on the face. It feels so smoothly, clean, and hydrating while applying it on the face. It has a faint scent to it, which doesn’t bother me much but I would have preferred it not to have any scent at all. Although, it claims to be fragrance free, I can still smell some soft fragrance in this. It cleans the face quite nicely without taking the life out of my face. It is not like those face washes that dries you out. Rather it feels good when you wash your face with it. Although it is gentle, since it is a wash, you need to put some kind of toner and moisturizer after this. I have oily, and acne-prone skin. So, I was happy this didn’t irritate my skin or break me out in the least. It is non-comedogenic so it cleans the pores really well and is quite effective. Quantity and Price Point For a bottle of 125ml, you need to pay Rs. 255, which is not too bad. This is a decent price point as there are tons of worthless face washes in the market that do no good and still cost a bomb. This one is something that is actually worth the money. So, regardless of what skin type you are, I think you can give this one a try. Since this is a face cleanser that is not only available offline in chemists’ shops, you can save some more money while purchasing online. Specifically during various skincare sales, you can get this one at cheaper rates as well. Even I didn’t pay the full price for the bottle I own. Final Thoughts Yes, only one thought. I recommend this as well. If it didn’t break me out then I believe it is safe to be used on sensitive skin as well. Nonetheless, you can give this one a try and see for yourself how mild and effective it is. Not only do I use it on a regular basis, but also use this cleanse my face after I have taken off makeup from my face. So, yes, highly recommend this product for everyone. If you are here looking for a clay mask that will instantly make your skin whiter and change the way you look, then this is not the blog for you. If you are here to find out about a clay mask that promises to deep clean your face, then yes please do read on as the title of this product means nothing to me. When I purchased this product I was just looking for a face mask that does the job and Lotus being a trusted brand for my family since my early years, this seemed like a good choice. Little did I know what the purpose of this mask was. Yes, I was that naïve even few years ago. Not that I am kind of an expert now. I still mess up in my skincare choices but now I read stuffs more on the packaging than earlier. So, here I am about to share my experience with this product from Lotus Herbals in all its glory.
Packaging This product comes in a plastic tube that has a flip open lid. Quite basic packaging with an image of a clay mask in the front and the details at the back. Nothing stunning but yes okay. The thick paste that comes out of this tube is very much similar to a toothpaste. It has a nice fragrance, which I think is not required as it might trigger off people with sensitive noses. I mean skincare products need not have fragrance, let alone strong fragrance in them. So, not quite happy with this. Consistency and Application Like I said, it has a toothpaste like consistency that is easy to spread on your face. All you need to do is wash your face with a face wash before, so that your pores are open and then blot the wetness off your face. Then gently spread this paste on your face and let it dry. There is no specific instruction as to how long you need to keep it on your face, as it takes about 25 mins to completely dry on my skin. As soon as it dries off, just wash it off. You are supposed to get bright, “white” skin as there are berberry and liquorice extracts in this mask. These ingredients are expected to lighten your complexion. Trust me I have used this for quite some time, as I paid for it and I want to get the value out of this product, nothing like “whitening” or “lightening” happens. Not that I was looking for either. I was just looking for a mask that cleans your pores deeply and makes your skin feel fresh and that is what I got. I have no complaints from the product as to how it performs. It is a clay mask and it is supposed to clean your face. It does that. Period. There is no requirement of false marketing. There is nothing whitening or lightening effect in this one. Not that I care but there are tons of people still you care about the fairness bandwagon. So, a trusted brand like Lotus Herbals, which even our mothers used to use need to correct their marketing strategy. No product can change the way a person looks from a skincare perspective. If your complexion is wheatish, dusky, or medium, you will remain that. I am a wheatish girl and no way I can become fair and I love my skin color. So, the product is just about good but I seriously have issues with the false promotion and marketing. Quantity and Price Point You get this product in two sizes. 60gms, which retails for Rs.190 and 120gms, which retails for Rs. 345. Online you can even get this product for cheaper prices. However, I will not recommend this product to anyone solely because of its name. There are thousands of girls especially in their teenage who do not have to go through this regressive thought of fairness means beautiful. Had this just been a clay mask, would have recommended it perhaps, as a mask it does its job. That’s about it. It is not supposed to do anything else and it doesn’t. Final Thoughts Regardless of the product, it is due to its name I will not recommend this product. You can live without this mask as well. It is nothing exceptional. It is just about okay and does its job. That’s it. |
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