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Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti Tan Sunblock SPF 30 Review 2

What is it and who is it for? Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti Tan Sunblock SPF 30 is a skin lightening and anti-tan sunscreen lotion which helps us protect our skin from all sorts of UV damage from pre-mature aging to sunburns. It’s for all skin types. It is most important for the people who are constantly exposed to UV(mostly sunlight). The most attractive contents are Lime blossom and kiwi extracts: Lightening agents which draw us towards this product. Net quantity available is 50g.

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti Tan Sunblock SPF 30 Review 2

Price:

Rs 215

How to Use:

On a clean dry skin of our face and exposed parts of the body, apply liberally and evenly. Reapply frequently.

My Experience with Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Skin Lightening Anti-tan Sunblock SPF 30

This is my all time favorite sunscreen lotion. I have repurchased this a ton of times I guess. It is nongreasy and provides instant fairness. But this fades out. I love the consistency, initially, it might feel a little oily but it gets absorbed really nicely and looks nice and even on the skin. I’ve tried a lot of sunscreens but this has never proved me wrong. My skin doesn’t tan like before now. However, I don’t think that this lotion has any anti-tan feature. I have seen my tan fading at a normal rate and not that this speeds up the process. But other than that I love this product because it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin and also didn’t aggravate my acne problem, unlike most lotions.

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Positives 
  1. Nongreasy.
  2. Sinks in quickly and nicely into the skin.
  3. Decent amount of product is available.
  4. Doesn’t worsen the acne situation.
  5. Affordable.
Negatives 
  1. The packaging is horrible. It squirts out a horrible amount of product sometimes and creates a huge mess.
  2. As soon as you apply, it might look too white for people who are slightly on the darker side.
  3. Lightens the skin only for some time and then goes back to looking normal.
  4. Not so easily available. Best bought from online shopping sites.
Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

Yes, I definitely would and as mentioned I have repurchased it a lot of times. It works really well for me. But for the people who are more exposed to the sunlight, I would recommend a sunscreen with more SPF, at least an SPF of 50. So concluding, for the people who can work out the problem with the packaging and who are not constantly exposed to the sunlight, this is probably the best sunscreen out there.

GlossyPolish Verdict:

4.5/5

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Lakme Lip Love Lip Care Strawberry Review

Lakme Lip Love Lip Care Strawberry Review

by Varsha Bhat

What is it and who is it for? Lakme Lip Love Lip Care Strawberry belongs to a range of dual cored lip balms, a rare 1 to find. This 1, in particular, is a strawberry lip balm which is light pink in color. It is for well moisturized lips also has an extra kick of SPF 15. The Sunblock is an attractive feature, luring people to buy it because it makes the lips more youthful and light in color. The amount of product available is 3.5 Gms. The color looks like it’s going to suit only the people with light complexion because the pigmentation might not come through on dark lips.

Lakme Lip Love Lip Care Strawberry Review

Price:

Rs 200

How to Use:

Step 1: Pull out the cap.

Step 2: Start applying from the center of your upper lip.

Step 3: Work from the center towards the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth.

Step 4: Glide across the entire bottom lip.

My Experience with Lakme Lip Love Lip Care Strawberry

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I love lip love! It’s beautiful. I love the packaging, very chic. It has a nice plastic transparent cap enclosing the twist up lip balm. It did not really fix my cracked lips so I don’t use it when my lips are at a horrible stage. I love how nice and light it feels. It has a nice fragrance, little sweet, little floral, not over powering. It stays put for some solid hours if I’m not munching a lot.

The pigmentation is good enough for as much as lip balms care.

I don’t know how much work the SPF is doing because I never had dark lips so that’s a little controversial for me. Anyways, it might be having long term consequences in keeping them away from premature aging.

Even after good 2 swipes, I did not feel it is heavy. I love the way the balm just glides on my lips. They instantly become supple and bright.

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Positives 
  1.  Makes the lips soft, shiny and supple.
  2. Easily available in cosmetic and medical stores.
  3. Smooth texture, nicely glides.
  4. Decent amount of product is available.
  5. Good amount of pigmentation. Looks nice on fair skin.
 Negatives
  1. May not be affordable to many. Slightly high priced for a lip balm.
  2. Doesn’t have good lasting power. (About 4 hours if you are not eating oily stuff).
  3. May not suit darker skin tones. (The color might not show up.)
Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

Yes, I would buy it again. I love the Moisturization that it provides. It’s quick and easy to apply. Really good for everyday use if you want to avoid too much attention to your lips that you may get from the lipsticks. The pigmentation is just adorable for people like me who go to college; it makes my lips look alive.

GlossyPolish Verdict:

4.25/5

 

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Maybelline Color Show Lip Matte Flaming Fuchsia Review 3

What is it and who is it for? Maybelline Flaming Fuchsia is a very funky and peppy color. It sure is very bright, in your face pink. As the name suggests, it really is flaming fuchsia. Hey, go on creamy initially. 3.9 Gms of the product is available. I feel that this color is going to suit most skin tones.

 

Price:

Rs 275

 

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How to Use:

(Optional)Apply a thin coating of good lip balm.

  1. Start from the middle of the lower lip with nice even strokes and go to both sides. Don’t rub your lips.
  2. Do the same for your upper lip. (Do not over draw your lips with this shade.)
  3. If uneven spread it gently with your fingers or a spongy tipped brush.

My Experience with Maybelline Flaming Fuchsia

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I love the shade. I feel it’s a very festive color. Love how flattering it is. It has a nice and even pigmentation, not at all blotchy. It is a very bold and daring color I would say. If you want all eyes on your face, then gal this is your color. I wouldn’t recommend this color with already very loud clothes; it’s much useful when your whole outfit needs a nice lift and funk. It draws much brightness to your face and gives like a nice glow. I feel like it’s a beautiful color, especially, to the Indian skin tone. It really is not matte in my opinion. I would’ve preferred it to be a complete matte as the name suggests. It is not at all transfer proof. It can easily be transferred on to a cup while taking a sip. But overall, I love the lipstick so much that I wouldn’t mind reapplying it for every couple of hours! :D

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Positives 
  1. It is a beautiful color, great for functions and festivals.
  2. Great pigmentation.
  3. A good amount of product is available.
  4. Easily available in many stores and malls.
  5. Affordable.
  6. Pretty packaging, also allows us to identify the color from the color band shown.
Negatives 
  1. It has an ok lasting power of about 3 hours if you are not eating oily stuff.
  2. Is not completely matte.
  3. Might not suit very dusky skin tones.
Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

Yup, definitely. It has been a complete lifesaver to me on most occasions when I have looked dull and this shade has come to the rescue. Just this and it would make a lot of difference. I would recommend it to anyone with fair to moderately dusky skin tones and to all those who can go bold on their lips. It’s going to be an awesome color, trust me! :D

GlossyPolish Verdict:

4/5

 

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Lotus Herbals Lip Balm Strawberry Review

Lotus Herbals Lip Balm Strawberry Review

by Varsha Bhat

What is it and who is it for? Lotus Herbals Lip Balm Strawberry has a pinkish corally tint to it. It contains strawberry extract, honey, jojoba oil, almond oil, wheatgerm oil. It moisturizes the lips while also repairing it. It is for all skin types. Total amount of product available is 5 Gms.

Price:

Rs 135

Lotus Herbals Lip Balm Strawberry Review

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How to Use:

For cracked lips use it twice daily. For good moisturized lips once would be sufficient. Apply an even coat on the lips.

My Experience with Lotus Herbals Lip Balm Strawberry

The overall experience of this lip balm has been good. It stays put all night. It has well nourished my lips and the cracks have been cured most often. I usually apply a good thick coat of it at night and sleep. It remains on my lips even until I wake up. Most of the time just 2 such applications will have solved my problem of cracked lips but sometimes may take more applications. This product is not waxy at all. It’s has a good balmy consistency. Though it has a good lasting property it can feel heavy on the lips. In such cases I’ve blotted it down after that it felt pleasant. Though acts well as a balm, dint give me much of glam as it just looks like a clear but thick gloss on my lips.

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Positives
  1. Stays on for long about 5-6 hours in the night. In the day time it stays for at least 3 hours. Even after this a thin coat remains.
  2. Easily available in cosmetic and medical stores.
  3. Smooth texture hence easy to apply.
  4. Affordable.
  5. Effective.
  6. Decent amount of product available.
Negatives 
  1. The fact that is comes in a bottle is not appealing. It’s very inconvenient to dip a finger and apply it in the public. It’s not very hygienic to do so as well.
  2. The balm could have been slightly more pigmented.
Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

No I would probably not buy it again. I would definitely recommend it to others who are looking for just some good Moisturization. But it’s not suitable for those people who want some color on their lips as well. There are many other products which would work in a similar way but with more color pay off. But as a balm itself it works well and nourishes the lips. I would personally prefer a twist up lipstick type applicator for sheer hygiene purpose.

GlossyPolish Verdict:

3.5/5

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Maybelline Color Show Matte Lipstick Rock the Coral Review

Maybelline Rock the Coral Review

by Varsha Bhat

What is it and who is it for?  Maybelline Rock the Coral is for those looking for a coral matte lipstick.

Price:

Rs 275

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How to Use:

(Optional)Apply a thin coating of good lip balm.

  1. Start from the middle of the lower lip with nice even strokes and go to both sides. Don’t rub your lips.
  2. Do the same for your upper lip. (Do not over draw your lips with this shade.)
  3. If uneven spread it gently with your fingers or a spongy tipped brush.

My Experience with Maybelline Color Show Matte Lipstick Rock the Coral

Frankly speaking this lipstick kind of disappointed me. I had expected much more superior quality from the brand. Though the pigmentation and the colors are marvelous, the quality disappointed me. This shade in particular is uneven and patchy. It crumbles a little in certain areas and becomes little powdery. It is not transfer proof. Sipping on a straw can easily make a transfer. Lasting power is ok for this shade. In spite of all these flaws, I like that it goes nice and creamy on the lips and then eventually becomes matte. The shade is not very flattering for my skin tone but might look gorgeous on slightly more fair skinned people.Maybelline Color Show Matte Lipstick Rock the Coral Review 3

Positives 
  1. It is a beautiful color, gives a youthful glow.
  2. Great pigmentation.
  3. A good amount of product is available.
  4. Easily available in many stores and malls.
  5. Affordable.
  6. Pretty packaging, also allows us to identify the color from the color band shown.
  7. Can be removed easily with makeup remover or coconut oil.
Negatives 
  1.  It has an ok lasting power of about 3 hours if you are not eating oily stuff.
  2. Lipstick is patchy and uneven.
  3. Becomes crumbly during the second swipe if it dries out a little.
  4. Doesn’t suit the dusky beauties out there.
  5. Slightly stains the lips.
Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

No, I would probably not buy it again. But might make a purchase if the crumbling is resolved. I would mostly recommend it to people with fair complexion who can deal with the little bit of crumbling on the lips while it is drying to become matte. P.S, I like the consistency of some of the other shades available in this range.

GlossyPolish Verdict:

3/5

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Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara Review 3

Maybelline has given us some of the best mascaras over a long period of time. This mascara claims to be waterproof which just makes it 100 times more attractive especially to those people who stay in hot, humid places and to those who love the pool a little too much. :p So, does this mascara stay up to its standards? Is this mascara really waterproof??

Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara Review

 

What is it and who is it for?

This mascara is waterproof which claims to provide instant volume to our lashes without giving clumps. It has a nice jet black color. It contains ISODODECANE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CERA ALBA/BEESWAX, C8-9 ISOPARAFFIN, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CERA CARNAUBA/CARNAUBA WAX, AQUA/WATER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, ALLYL STEARATE/VA COPOLYMER, LECITHIN, SILICA, SODIUM POLYMETHACRYLATE, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG/PPG-17/18 DIMETHICONE, ETHYLENEDIAMINE/STEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, ETHYLPARABEN, POLYVINYL LAURATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ORYZA SATIVA STARCH/RICE STARCH. [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491/IRON OXIDES, CI 77007/ULTRAMARINES, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 75470 CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CI 77289/CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CI 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77510/FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MICA.].Total amount of product available is 10 ml.

 

Price:

Rs 350

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Sensitive Skin Alert?

No

Natural/Organic/Vegan?

No

 

What does the Brand Claim about Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara?

Achieve colossal lashes in just one coat thanks to a collagen formula and Mega Brush. Clumps are no more!

Claims to give the following benefits:

Colossal lashes in just one go! The volume-plumping formula contains collagen and the Mega Brush instantly achieves 7X the volume, all without any clumps. Ophthalmologist tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers.

How to Use:

(Optional)Curl your lashes properly with a curler. (Best results are got if the curler is slightly warm.)

  1. Sweep the brush from the root to tip of the lashes. Get to every corner and wiggle the brush along the lashes carefully.
  2. Before this coat completely dries out apply another to get extra volume.

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My Experience with Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara

This mascara is better than the most mascara available in the market. It stays on for a long time without smudging. It sure is waterproof but enough water resistance is not available for a professional swimmer. The wand is nice and huge. I like its shape and size, gives a good hold and allows you to enter the corners as well. But it dries out really quickly which is a major drawback for me because it doesn’t allow me to provide an even application which is why applying a 2nd coat becomes difficult.

Especially for the makeup newbies out there, might face a little bit of problem because of this drawback.

However, it does make the lashes look long and voluminous.

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Positives of Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara

  • It has a good lasting power of about 8-9 hours.
  • It has pretty good water resistance.
  • Gives a good amount of volume to the lashes also curls it.
  • Easily available in most cosmetic stores.
  • A good amount of product is available.

Negatives of Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Waterproof Mascara

 

  • Does clump the lashes.
  • Dries out really quickly without allowing anytime to apply a good thick even coat.
  • Curled effect doesn’t last long.

Overall would I Repurchase and Recommend?

Yes, I would probably buy it again if the problem with drying is sorted out. It gives nice big lashes at a good price point. Also stays put for a long time without giving me raccoon eyes. If you are ok with the clumping of lashes, then this mascara is 1 of the best out there.:D

GlossyPolish Verdict:

4/5

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