Saturday, March 31, 2012

Nivea Hydro Care Lip Balm review




This product claims : Quickly absorbs and leaves a sensationally soft feeling on your lips. The formula with pure Water and Aloe Vera provides an intensive and long lasting moisturisation.

Directions for use : - 

Price : Rs. 145

What Melissa likes about this product : 

  1. Hygienic. I prefer lip balm in tube than those in a tub (have to use finger to get the product out.
  2. Moisturizing and not greasy
  3. Easy to carry 
  4. No smell
  5. Cheap. I've 5 tubes of Nivea lip balm - hydro care, essential care, med protection, pearly shine & fruity shine pink guava (My fav)

What Melissa dislikes about this product : 

  1. I prefer Nivea's Essential Care Lip balm - superb moisturizing
  2. Maybe I'm a lip balm addict or this product just finish very fast.
  3. Breaks easily if you twist too much out when you're applying it on your lips
  4. I prefer lip balm with light pinkish tint. My lips are too pale.

Melissa's Rating : 3 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Maybe

Friday, March 30, 2012

The Body Shop Born Lippy Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm Review




This product claims : 
A glossy and moisturising lip balm with a citrus flavour and added shimmer, that leaves lips looking and feeling soft, smooth and shimmering.

Directions for use : -

Price : Rs. 205

What Melissa likes about this product : 

  1. Awesome natural orange-y smell. Love it. Feels like licking them off my lips.
  2. Very light orange color (can hardly notice it) & shimmer. Makes my lips less pale.
  3. Affordable
  4. Moisturizing
  5. Can wear it after I apply lipstick.
  6. Easy to carry it around.

What Melissa dislikes about this product : 

  1. I dislike the packaging. Find it very hard & unhygienic to use my finger to take the product out.
  2. I find it kinda oily.
  3. Need to reapply it quite frequently.

Melissa's Rating : 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Absolutely

Monday, March 26, 2012

Soulflower What-A-Melon Soap Review










This product claims :  100 % Vegan Soap

ABOUT WATERMELON SOAP

Ever eaten a luscious, delicious watermelon? Well its now time to feed your skin. You get the triple benefit of exfoliator, moisturizer & bacteria fighter all rolled into 1 mouthwatering soap. Your skin will feel fresh & supple, clearer & bright.
This soap is very effective for damaged raw skin, if you have been out in the sun too long, or spend time in the pool or on the beach.

INGREDIENTS

1. Watermelons are rich in vitamins A, B & C that keeps the skin fresh, radiant & hydrated. The juice protects the skin from the sun. It also clears the skin leaving it free from blemishes, fresh and lovely. The fiber content in watermelon ensures toxins are scrubbed out of your system leaving your skin healthy & glowing.
2. Chlorophyll powder, which is made by crushing wheat germ grass, has antibacterial properties making it great for treating of acne, pimples, scarring & blemishes.
3. Green tea protects against sun damage, combats signs of aging, treats inflammatory skin conditions like acne & pimples & soothe cuts and sunburns.
4. Black sesame seeds help skin resist the aging process through the presence of a remarkable water-retentive protein. It can help reverse the effect of sun damage on delicate skin, and rejuvenate tired looking, older skin.
Contains : Fresh watermelon, green tea powder, chlorophyll powder, black sesame seeds, glycerin, aqua, saponified oils of olive, coconut, castor, palm & palm kernel.


Directions for use : Watermelon Soap comes in large bar sizes; you should cut how much you need, and store the unused soap in a cool dry place. This way you can make your soap last for a long time. Keep the soap in a soap dish, so that water drains away & the soap is dry when not in use. Does not contain artificial hardeners & preservatives. Store in a cool dry place for longer shelf life.

Price : Rs. 250 (Original price, but I got it for Rs. 170)

What Melissa likes about this product : 

  1. Very soapy. It lather up very fast.
  2. Cute and awesome looking. Looks exactly like watermelon.
  3. Makes my body feels very clean after shower

What Melissa dislikes about this product : 
  1. I hate the smell of this soap. It smells very artificial. Weird smell.
  2. Difficult to keep. It gets soften after some time. I prefer shower gels than bar soap.
  3. I couldn't feel the moisturizing effect. But it didn't dry up my skin.
  4. The product claims that it can treat pimples, acnes, scars, blemishes. But I couldn't see the effect. Maybe I've to use it more often.
Melissa's Rating : 2 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Maybe

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Body Shop Born Lippy Watermelon Lip Balm Review




This product claims : 
A glossy and moisturising lip balm with a sweet fruity flavour, that leaves lips looking and feeling soft, smooth and kissable.

Directions for use : - 

Price : Rs. 205

What Melissa likes about this product : 
  1. Yummy watermelon smell. I so wanna eat it!
  2. Very moisturizing
  3. Affordable
  4. Easy to carry it around
What Melissa dislikes about this product : 
  1. I find it oily. 
  2. Need to reapply quite frequently
  3. Hard to take the product out of the container & unhygienic
  4. Clear lip balm. I wish it has some light pinkish colour. 
Melissa's Rating : 4 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Maybe

Friday, March 09, 2012

The Body Shop Cranberry Shimmer Lip Balm Review




This product claims : -


Directions for use : - 

Price : I don't know the individual price because I got it in one set (with shimmer body lotion)

What Melissa likes about this product : 

  1. Very yummy cranberry smell.
  2. Gives my lips a very natural rosy tint & shimmer. 
  3. I like to wear it during daytime or even at night/party/clubs.
  4. Can wear it after applying lipstick (as lipgloss)
  5. Very moisturizing
  6. Affordable
  7. Small and easy to carry it around.

What Melissa dislikes about this product : 

  1. Need to reapply quite frequently
  2. Hard to take it out of the container.

Melissa's Rating : 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Yes