REVIEW OF KAYA AQUALIGHT ULTRAGEL SUNSCREEN SPF 25

Sunscreen is an important part of our life nowadays. It is very important to use a proper sunscreen according to skin type.

Recently I got a sunscreen all from Kaya brand. It is named as "Kaya Ultra Light Aquagel Sunscreen SPF 25 ". The sunscreen was sent by the brand for testing purpose.

Price: - Rs.590/- for 50ml.
Availability:- Nykaa.com

Little more info about the sunscreen:-

A broad spectrum sunscreen specially designed for oily/acne prone skin to provide superior sun protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays.Introducing the new Kaya Ultra Light Aquagel Sunscreen with SPF 25 that does not clog pores, thereby reducing the possibility of acne breakouts and also protects the skin against the onslaught of environmental damage. This gel based, the fragrance-free formula gives a cooling sensation with a weightless, matte finish.

Key Features:

•     Gel Base
•     Fragrance Free
•     Specially Formulated For Oily/ Acne Prone Skin
•     Does Not Clog Pores
•     Prevents further acne breakouts
•     SPF 25
•     Pa ++++
•     4 Star Boots Rating
•     Protects Skin Against Harmful UVA & UVB Rays
•     Protects Skin Against Onslaught Of Environmental Damage
•     Weightless, Matte Finish
•     PABA Free formulation

Ingredients

Aqua, Octocrylene, Isododecane (and) Dimethicone / Bis Isobutyl PPG 20 Crosspolymer, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Carbomer, Gamma Polyglutamic Acid, Niacinamide, Geranium robertianum extract, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, CI 15510.

How to use product

    Apply generously over face, neck & other exposed areas during the day, 20 minutes before sun exposure.
    Re-apply in a case of prolonged sun exposure or excessive sweating.

Packaging:-

The sunscreen comes in a small tube with flip cap opening. One had to squeeze the tube to take out the product. The tube is cute and small and it can easily carry in small purse while traveling.

My first thought:-


There is 50 ml of product which is actually very less in amount compared to the price we are paying. But it requires so less (like one drop for the whole face) that it will last at least one and month or more. So, definitely worth the money.

My experience:-


Kaya Ultra Light Aquagel Sunscreen SPF 25 is a sunscreen which is very light weight in texture. The sunscreen absorbs easily on my oily skin giving a matte effect. It is basically a gel based creme which is just perfect for all skin type (unless you have extremely dry skin in summer). I never tried out any Kaya products before so this is the first time that I am using any product from this brand. I am really impressed with the sunscreen as it is fragrance-free so perfect for my sensitive nose. Secondly, being an oily skin person I always break out whenever I try anything new on my face but this one suits me really well. It doesn't break me out even after using it for past three weeks. Thirdly, there is few sunscreen which oxidizes (yes you heard right...!!!) on my skin very badly and gives a tan look after some time of application but this one never oxidizes and never makes me tan even after 3 hours under the sun. The sunscreen goes pretty well in this sweaty monsoon summers.

Overall I am in love with the sunscreen and I am definitely going to re-purchase it again once I end up this one.

That's all for today.
Love Sammy :* 



( Product send by brand for review purpose)

FIRST IMPRESSION: GLOBOX OF September 2016.

Hey friends,

Do you like surprises? If you were given a hint of your surprise and when you open your surprise you find out it just above your expectation then what will be your thoughts regarding the same?

Well, when I receive my FIRST EVER GLOBOX of September one, my reaction was little confusing, it was a mixture of happiness with curiosity…as firstly it was a surprise PR package in my address that I was not expecting. Secondly, when I open the box and found the details I was super happy.

GLOBOX is one of that mystery box that is customized by experts of GLOBOX depending on your preferences. Those who already subscribed to it knows everything about it but those for whom this GLOBOX concept is totally new, let me explain in few lines for them…

GLOBOX is actually a personalized beauty box. Once you decide to play with the mystery of products for your skin, you can go to their website and monthly subscribe your box through online only. During subscription , they will provide you a form in which they will ask your several questions regarding your skin and hair. Once you fill up the form and create the account on their website your GLOBOX will be customized by the experts. You can go for COD or online payment option for the box.

Coming to my GLOBOX:-

Depending on the form that I fill up long back where they ask me many questions related to my personal preference for the product.

The expert  beautifully customized my box that comprises of 5 products.

The list of product that I got in the box are:-

FUSCHIA DETOX FACE PACK-ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

ETHICARE HYALUGEL PLUS

LYN NAIL PAINT

ORIFLAME LIPSTICK

GREEN TEA for beauty and body wellness (this one is a surprise product along with the four above mentioned product).

I am yet to try out any product from this box, so once I try and test all I will post the review of everything.

My final verdict:-

If you want to try out the different product then this box is a good option for you. I receive four full-size product which price list am listing below so that you can check. If you order this box then you can grab the products in little discount which is really nice. I am showing you the price list of each product and the price of box so that you can get the idea about pricing and all discounts and detailing :)

Over in all I really like this concept of the mystery box and I am going to order few more too.

That’s all for today and I will see you soon in my next post.

Love you

Sammy :*







[PR SAMPLE SEND BY THE BRAND]

Review and swatches of beauty care products from Ehicare Remedies:-

Hey friends,

Today I am up with a brand “Ethicare Remedies” that need to be in Limelight of beauty care world. A few days back the brand owner contacts me and send me few products to me for review purpose.

When it comes to beauty care I am bit skeptical and that’s why I always try to stick to those products that I am using for ages. Ethicare Remedies is the brand that has the capability of changing mind of those skeptical people like me.

Availability:- www.ethicare.in

A little Info about brand:-

The brand focus is to bring a high quality product in pocket-friendly price that can give its best performance and can stand out to customer satisfaction. The brand is getting a good response from all over India and they exported to Dubai , Mauritius, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Nepal too.

I receive an exclusive kit from the brand consist of four products.

1. Cutishine – a face wash for daily cleansing.

2. Epi Plus lotion- Sensitive skin cleanser.

3. Ospis- anti-bacterial skincare soap.

4. Sweatnil- Antiperspirant gel.

Coming to my experience:-

     Cutishine – It is a face wash for daily cleansing.

Price:- Rs.180/- for 70gm.

Packaging:-The face wash comes in a transparent tube with flip cap opening. The face wash is light yellow in colour, gel consistency and had a nice floral smell. One had to squeeze to take out the product.

How to use:-Take a little amount of face wash with little water onto your palm. Work up, lather and gently massage on your wet face and neck in circular motion. Rinse off with clear water.

My experience with Cutishine:- 

The face wash claims to contain natural AHA and BHA with special skin lightening actives. As I am not tan so I can’t say about it. 

I find my skin soft and fresh after every wash. The face wash heals my pimples and acne quite faster. The active micro granules in face wash scrub my face gently. I am using the face wash from last two weeks and the moment this review will be up on blog it going to be 2 and half weeks, till now I didn’t face any problem with my facial skin. The face wash works really good to clean my oily dirt face along with the residue of makeup from my skin.

    Epi Plus lotion- Sensitive skin cleanser.

Price:- Rs.180/- for 100ml.

Packaging:- The skin cleanser comes in a white tube with flip cap opening. You had to squeeze to take out the product. The product is white in colour and creamy in consistency. It is a soap free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic. It claims to maintain the ph balance of the skin.

How to use:- Wet the body with water and apply epiplus cleansing lotion. Massage the body gently and then rinse with water. wipe the body with soft towel. Avoid scrubbing your skin. For best results use daily.

My experience:- The skin cleanser has no smell and it is a soap-free product. That’s why it don’t work up as the lather. I took a dollop for each application. 

For first few days I was little unhappy with the product as it "NO FRAGNANCE"...OMG....HOW CAN i TRY IT....??? 

But slowly I started love the way it cleans my skin, I can feel that too but what I am little sad about this product that it has no smell ( as I am very particular about fragrances in my body care products). 

Why I start loving this no fragnance product ?

I do have allergic problems in the skin during summers, and before I start using the cleanser my skin always quenches for moisture and turns red due to dryness, but the day I start using it, till now I am not facing any allergic problem in my skin. So definitely it is a hit product for me (hmm, I think I can ignore the fragrance point ;) ).

    Ospis-  anti-bacterial skincare soap.

Price:- Rs.69/- for 100g.

Packaging:- Ospis soap is a white in colour with no smell.

My experience:- Ethicare remedies already break the skeptical mind of mine by their no fragrance skin cleanser. So when I start using the soap, I keep my mind broad so that I can judge the quality of the soap on the basis of its performance, not on the basis of fragrance.

The soap is a moisturizing soap ideal for dry skin. The soap claims to contain aloe vera that moisturizes dry skin. The soap lathers well and it made my skin pretty soft and hydrated after every wash. Due to dry skin, I usually avoid soaps for my skin but this soap changes my mind for the time and yeah it shows that “a soap have the capability to moisture dry skin like a body wash cream”. This time, I don’t have any problem with the fragrance issue as the soap was pretty successful to win my heart by its moisturizing capability.

 

Sweatnil- Antiperspirant gel

Price:- Rs.170/- for 50ml.

Packaging:- It is colorless antipersipirant gel that comes in a roll-on packaging. One had to roll it on their underarms for getting the best result.

My experience:- The roll-on is quite travel-friendly one and it is a very good option for personal hygiene. 

The roll on stays pretty 4 hours on summers. It has no burning or irritating sensation if applied on newly waxed underarms. I am using the roll on from past few weeks and I am loving it every beat. It survives those sweaty gym days too and so I think it is a must have antiperspirant gel in your bag before you hit the gym ;)

My rating for Ethicare remedies:- 4/5 (that fragrance point …and I wish they are easily available on Flipkart or amazon too.)

Overall “Ethicare remedies” is a brand that needs a big shout out for their awesome products at pocket-friendly price. They actually prove that a product quality doesn’t depend on its fragrance and soap  consists.

Do I recommend this brand?

Yes, I will. If you have sensitive skin then definitely you should try this brand at least once.

That's all for today and I will see you soon in some other blog post :)

Love Sammy :* 

[pr sample send by the brand for review purpose]

 

PURE SUDS HANDMADE SKIN TREATS

"A beauty with no natural glow is like makeup has done without applying lipstick." 

Today's post is all about beauty without makeup. Yeah, today I am going to share my experience with three cute pots full of natural ingredients to enhance my natural glow. I receive these three beautiful pots as PR sample from the brand owner of PURE SUDS. She personally customized these three beautiful pots for me just after seeing my regular routine.

As I am a makeup lover and I do loads of makeup looks so she gifted me a makeup remover cleanser. Next, I have oily and acne prone skin so she decides the other two pots will be full of ingredients that will reduce my acne and acne spots.
I received PURE SUDS BLACK -OUT FACE GEL PACK (FOR ALL SKIN TYPE), PURE SUDS DE -GREASE FACE GEL(FOR OILY, ACNE-PRONE SKIN) and PURE SUDS GRAPEFRUIT & LIME FACE CREAM CLEANSER.

Price:- 
PURE SUDS BLACK -OUT FACE GEL PACK (FOR ALL SKIN TYPE) -Rs.300/- for 90gms
PURE SUDS DE -GREASE FACE GEL(FOR OILY, ACNE-PRONE SKIN)- Rs.390/- for 90gms.
PURE SUDS GRAPEFRUIT & LIME FACE CREAM CLEANSER- Rs.499/- for 90gms.

Packaging:- 

The packaging of the products is really cute pot kind of which is made up of plastic. It comes with a lid that fits perfectly and intact to keep the product secure. You can use your finger (which is unhygienic though) or any spatula to take out the product.

How to use:- 
Every product has different ways of use (silly me :P )

PURE SUDS BLACK -OUT FACE GEL PACK (FOR ALL SKIN TYPE):- Take out a scoop of product and apply it evenly over face, leave it for 7 minutes and then wash it with plain water. Apply it thrice in a week.

 PURE SUDS DE -GREASE FACE GEL(FOR OILY, ACNE-PRONE SKIN):- Apply a thin layer on cleansed face day/night or anytime as required and leave it. It helps to prevent acne.

PURE SUDS GRAPEFRUIT & LIME FACE CREAM CLEANSER:- Take a dollop of makeup cleanser and apply it all over the damp face and massage it thoroughly. Use a small amount of water to massage at least for a minute. Rinse with normal water. 

My usage procedure, experience, and result :-
 
Coming to the makeup cleanser, the makeup cleanser is white in color and creamy in texture.It has a mild smell of lime which quite soothing to my nose(no sneezing, as I am allergic to some smell). It works well if you dampen your face a lot as it is so much concentrated that a little goes a long way. I took only half of a dollop for my face. Every time I put on makeup I reach for this particular cleanser. It is really good for both of my waterproof and non-waterproof makeup. It is easy to apply. I spray a little amount of rose water [that's my way girl ;) ] all over my face and then I apply the cream as it suggested. I am using this cleanser from past three weeks and till now I didn't face any breakout. The cleanser is not at all harsh and every time I use it I feel like it cleanses my makeup deeply.

Next,PURE SUDS BLACK -OUT FACE GEL PACK (FOR ALL SKIN TYPE), the pack is black is colour and gel in texture.It is not so runny again not so thick, medium consistency. It has a mild smell which I love it as it doesn't disturb my sensitive nose( don't know why, but I couldn't remember which smell it is actual, am really poor in recognizing smell :( so sorry guys! ) I feel a slight tingling warm sensation while using the gel over my face which is natural (as told by Bhavana, owner of the brand ). The gel is quite effective on my acne prone skin. My recent visit to my hometown (as I already bombarded with loads of picture on my social media if you are following me ;) ) and all those junk foods leave loads of acne over my face in those two weeks. The gel is effective to reduce all of my acne to 70% in 4 days which is quite okay because those healing of acne leaving no marks on my skin. So am very happy with the result.

Finally, PURE SUDS DE -GREASE FACE GEL(FOR OILY, ACNE-PRONE SKIN), this pot is full of the magic portion I guess. I was using the acne gel pack and these face gel together from last three weeks. and I think the dual effect reduce my stubborn acne and 1-2 pimples really fast. I use the face gel during night mostly and sometimes day too. The face gel is yellowish in color and has gel consistency which easily absorb in the skin after few minutes of application. It has a very minty floral kind of smell (again am sounding confused in recognizing smell...errrrr!) which i just love it. It also has a slight tingling sensation after application over my pimples and acne which reduce the pain of acne or pimple a bit. 

Here are the swatches ;)

The red spots are my stubborn acne and pimples which is now reduced 70%

My rating:-4.5/5

Yeah, I know I deduct half marks :( as I found the product is bit pricey compared to the quantity which might be drawback for many but again every good thing comes with a price tag...;)

So, over in all, I really love the three cute and useful pots from PURE SUDS, which is a brand that master in handmade skin treats.

My recommendation:- I guess my experience and rating shouting out loud my recommendation.

That's all for today and I will be back with another interesting post soon ;)


Love Sammy :*

[Pr sample send by the brand for review purpose ]