Oriflame Optimals Matte Touch Face Blotting Tissues Review

PRICE: 149 INR for 50 sheets pack.

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT:

In spite of using oil free/oil control make up, at some point or the other my face has  to turn oily which just ruins my look .In order to keep my make up intact, a face blotting tissue is a must for me. So here is a review on the product I am currently using.

Oriflame blotting tissues come in a nice cute green coloured packaging. The inner cover of the pack has a sticker which enables you to pull out a sheet easily. When you open the pack you will find a sheet already attached to the sticker. No need of manually picking out one (refer to the pictures above).

The tissues/sheets are green in colour with no fragrance whatsoever. It absorbs oil nicely without affecting my make up. It is true to its claims of mattifying. But the matte effect is temporary and my face turns oily in an hour or so and I have to reach out again for a tissue. Another drawback is that the size of the blotting tissue is too small. I need at least two to blot off oil from my face.

It did not irritate my skin in any way. I wish the pack had more sheets, at least 100. This one will finish off soon. I'm not sure whether the price is worth it. 

Overall, I would say this product is okay. But you can choose to skip this one.

PROS:

1. Cute travel friendly packaging.

2. Absorbs excess oil.

3. Does not affect make up.

CONS:

1. Need more than one tissue/sheet at a time.

2. Less quantity for the price.

RATING:

I would rate this product 3/5.

LACTO CALAMINE SKIN BALANCE DAILY NOURISHING LOTION- OIL CONTROL REVIEW

PRICE: 80 INR for 60 ml (I got if for 45 INR from purplle.com)

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT:

Due to my extremely oily skin, I catch hold of any product that claims to control oil. Unfortunately I don't get time to use them fully. Today, here is a review on a lotion that has been tried and trusted by many.

Lacto calamine lotion comes in a plastic bottle with a screw cap. But the cap does not fit in place tightly thus it is not travel friendly. The lotion is pinkish in colour, having a thick texture but blends easily on my oily skin. It gives a nice glow to the face due to its tint and controls oil on my face for around four hours. The slight tint may not suit those having darker skin tone.

This lotion gives a matte effect which I just love. But if you over use it on the face it will give a whitish cast. It did not cause any sweating on my face. It also did not give me any breakouts. Some may find the fragrance bothersome, as for me it was fine. It can also be used as a make up base.

For my oily skin it was suitable for use during all seasons. Whether it is summer or winter it doesn't matter. This lotion does not dry out my skin at all. It is perfect for those having oily skin.

I dislike the packaging as a lot of lotion remains in the bottle after months of usage leading to wastage of the product. I use this lotion every night before bed and it effectively keeps my skin oil free throughout the night. In the morning my skin is soft and smooth.

PROS:

1. Controls oil.

2. Did not break me out.

3. Affordable.

4. Easily available.

5. Can be used as a make up base.

6. Perfect for oily skinned people. 

CONS:

1. Dislike the packaging.

2. Wont suit those having darker skin tones.

RATING:

I would rate this product 4/5.

COLORESSENCE AQUA MAKE UP BASE (BEIGE) REVIEW

COLORESSENCE AQUA MAKE UP BASE (BEIGE) REVIEW

PRICE: 110 INR for 35 ml.

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT:

After I was done with Cover Girl Aqua Smoother,  (unfortunately it is not available here) I was in the back seat again. I needed a daily use light weight foundation very badly. As I was browsing online for products, I came across this one and it has been a saviour for me! Here's why!

The foundation comes in a squeeze bottle with a very small nozzle which allows you to dispense the right amount. It blends easily on my skin. There was no oily feeling. Even if you layer it on it does not give that cakey or made up appearance and the shade beige is a perfect match for my skin tone. This foundation gives medium coverage and evens out the skin tone. It also has SPF 20 which is a big plus point. (But in spite of that I prefer to use my Lotus Herbals matte sunscreen and then I apply this one for more coverage). It has a wonderful fragrance.

This product never broke me out. I feel that those having dry skin may find it difficult to blend. You can mix it with moisturizer for easy blending. I need very little of this for my face. So one tube will easily last me for more than four months. Once set with compact or loose powder, it stays in place for around 4-5 hours without turning my face oily. Here in Goa, the humidity results in excessive sweating. But in spite of the sweat, the foundation stayed on all day long. It is easily available so I will be using this one for long.

PROS:

1. Blends easily.

2. Reasonably priced.

3. Travel friendly packaging.

4. Sweat proof.

5. Evens out skin tone.

6. Did not break me out.

7. Has SPF 20.

8. Perfect for daily use.

9. Suitable for all skin types.

10. A little goes a long way.

CONS:

1. Complete list of ingredients is not mentioned.

2. Wish it had more coverage.

RATING:

I would rate this product 4/5.