Monday 25 August 2014

NIVEA MEN - All in One a Face Wash Review

WHAT NIVEA CLAIMS:

10 Skin Nutrients formula with Whitanat Vita Complex Plus* for smooth, refreshed and radiant skin

1. Cooling mud *** formula cleanses and removes excess oils and impurities deeply in pores.
2. Deep clean action reduces and prevents blackheads and whiteheads.
3. Provides long lasting oil control effect.
4. Prevents and reduces acne.
5. Reduces acne causing bacteria.
6. Unclogs and retains pores.
7. Reduces dark spots due to dirt and brightens skin.
8. Prevents skin to become dull.
9. Smoothens and softens skin.
10. Refreshing and. on feeling on skin.

INGREDIENTS: 

Aqua, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 8, Cera Alba, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Menthol, Trisodium EDTA, Arachidic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Salicylate, Oleic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol,Carnitine, Magnesium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol, Fucus Vesiculous extract, Liquorice extract, Parfum, CI 77266, CI 61570, CI 16035, CI 10316. 



                    

DIRECTIONS TO USE:

Lather up and massage over the wet face. Rinse off with clean water. Avoid direct eye contact. Use in the morning and evening. 
  

PRICE:

Rs 99 for 50 gm
Rs 190 for 100 gm

SHELF LIFE:

Best before 30 months from package date.    

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRODUCT:     


When I used it for the first time, it gave me a very strong tingling effect. But it feels better after a few seconds. I guess its because of the cooling menthol thing. I enjoyed its cooling sensation.It has also opened up my pores and I could feel my skin breathing. I have also seen blackheads around my nose to reduce tremendously. I have not seen any whitening effect.            
                                                

PROS:


1. Has a strong fragrance that is really cool, fresh and long lasting.
2. Controls sweat and odor in an appreciable manner
3. No side-effects like burning, itching etc.
4. Convenient to use and travel-friendly.  

CONS: 


1. Lasts only for 8 hrs which is not to its claim for 48hrs.
2. Mayn't work for more time in summers.

RATING: 4/5

WHETHER I WOULD REPURCHASE IT: Of Course sure!

Sunday 13 July 2014

NIVEA FOR MEN - Fresh Active Roll-On Deodorant Review


WHAT NIVEA CLAIMS: 

* Long lasting freshness with ocean extracts
* 48 hours anti-antiperspirant
* Freshness feeling all day long
* Skin tolerance dermatologically proven 


INGREDIENTS:

Aqua, Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Isoceteth-20, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Maris Limus Extract, Ostrea Shell Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol.

DIRECTIONS TO USE:

Apply on the underarms directly. Do not apply on the clothes.

PRICE:

Rs. 145 for 50ml 

Shelf-life:

Best before 30 months from package date

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRODUCT:

This Fresh Active roll-on deodorant from Nivea is a very good anti-antiperspirant roll-on. It keeps away body odor and controls sweat effectively. The odor is strong and lingers real long as it stays on the applied area without any side effects. Love its active and alive feel with the freshness of natural ocean extracts. The bottle is very user-friendly and travel-friendly.

PROS:

1. Has a strong fragrance that is really cool, fresh and long lasting.
2. Controls sweat and odor in an appreciable manner
3. No side-effects like burning, itching etc.
4. Convenient to use and travel-friendly.  

CONS: 

1. Lasts only for 8 hrs which is not to its claim for 48hrs.
2. Mayn't work for more time in summers.

RATING: 4/5

WHETHER I WOULD REPURCHASE IT: Of Course sure!


 



 


Saturday 12 July 2014

NIVEA FOR MEN - Advanced Whitening Oil Control Face Wash (10 in 1) Review

WHAT NIVEA CLAIMS:

For oily skin - The effective formula repairs and whitens skin 10 times better with Whitanat Vita Complex which contains 10 ingredients:

1. Licorice   2. Vitamin C   3. Vitamin E   4. Whitanat   5. Pro Vitamin B5   6. Ginko Leaves Extract   7.Ginseng Root Extract   8. Magnolia Bark Extract   9. Glycerin   10. Glyceryl Glucoside

What do you get: *Cleanses deeply for a whiter skin
                               *Reduces Dark spots accumulated from dirt and residues
                               *Eliminates Bacteria up to 99% to reduce acne occurrence
                               *Controls oiliness up to 12 hours

Result: *White and healthy looking skin
              *Reduced oiliness

INGREDIENTS: 

Aqua, Potassium Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Palmitate, Potassium Sterate, Glycerin, Potassium  Laurate, PEG-150, PEG-8, Glyceryl Sterate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, 4-Butylresorcinol, Glycrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Carnitine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Magnesium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cera Alba, BHT, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Arachidate, Trisodium EDTA, Potassium Oleate, Parfum.

DIRECTIONS TO USE:

Lather up and massage over the wet face. Rinse off with clean water. Avoid direct eye contact. Use in the morning and evening.   

PRICE:

Rs 95 for 50 gm
Rs 180 for 100 gm

SHELF LIFE:

Best before 30 months from package date.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRODUCT:

This is one of the best face wash I have ever used. I am using it two times every day & within 1 week my skin tone looks a bit little lighter. The smell of the face wash is very good (Typical Nivea smell). Up to 8 Hrs it works perfect but mayn't for 12 hrs.

PROS:

1. Effectively reduces oil on face in the first attempt
2. Skin gets little lighter after a week or so
3. Cleans the face fresh and clean

CONS:

1. Controls oil up to only 7-8 hrs which is not to its claim.
2. May be stripping oils on your face sometimes.
3. Not suitable for the people who have dry skin.

RATING: 4.5/5

WHETHER I WOULD REPURCHASE IT: Definitely yes

 

 

 


 



Garnier Men Power Light (Intensive Fairness Moisturizer) - SPF 15 Review

WHAT GARNIER CLAIMS:

Garnier Men creates Power Light: The 1st moisturizer for men with a fairness performance so intense that you can now measure it.

*Intensive visible fairness performance from the 1st application: Enriched with brightening lemon extract that helps remove dark dead cells, it reveals visibly fairer and smoother skin immediately.

*Measurable fairness day after day: Enriched with anti-pigmenting Long Dan which prevents production of skin-darkening melanin, it delivers a fairness result you can measure while intensively reducing dark spots.

*SPF15 sun protection to prevent skin from dark spots and further darkening. Now get fairness performance you can measure.

INGREDIENTS: 

Lemon Extract & Anti-pigmenting Long Dan.

DIRECTIONS TO USE:

Apply on face after your daily face wash, gently massage with finger tips avoiding eye contact.

PRICE:

Rs 180 for 50 gms.

SHELF LIFE:

Best before 36 months from package date.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PRODUCT:

This is light moisturiser that gives a fresh feeling for atleast 3-4 hours. It is a good moisturizer for combination skin as it doesn’t make my skin completely oily. I have seen slight improvement in my complexion after using it.

PROS:

1. Light Moisturizer, good for summer but may not for winters.
2. Can be used even after shave

CONS:

1. Lasts for only 3-4 hours
2. Higher SPF would be good

RATING: 4/5

WHETHER I WOULD REPURCHASE IT: Definitely yes