Product review
Fabindia Night cream – moisturiser
This is the second product from Fabindia that I am reviewing. Its always exciting for me to review Made in India products.
Product review
Lotus Herbals detan face pack product review
This is a cheap as chips “detan” face mask, which in English is a clay mask with cheap preservatives.
Product review
Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Daily Multi-Function Sunblock SPF 70 PA+++
Lotus Herbals make cheap sunscreens. Having reviewed over 80% of Lotus Herbals’ sunscreen range last year, I am intrigued to see if absolutely anything about this sunscreen brand has changed.
Product review
Should you avoid products with Methylisothiazolinone?
Never heard of Methylisothiazolinone? Don’t worry after reading today’s blog, you’ll be able to spell it backward.
Skincare
Parabens: an update
While I respect every readers decision to choose paraben containing cosmetics, I’m still going to inform you on latest scientific developments.
Product review
Bello Photostable sunscreen SPF 40+ PA+++
This is an affordable favourite of Delhi dermatologists. Does it live up to the hype?
Product review
WOW AM2MPM sunscreen SPF 50
This is a very reasonably priced, “Made in India” sunscreen, which has attractive packaging. Despite being Rs 599 for 100ml, I urge you to leave it in the shop.
Product review
kaya Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30
A “Made in India” sunscreen that comes so close to the finish line. At Rs 870 for 75ml, do I suggest you use it?
Product review
Top infant and kid’s mineral sunscreens
After looking at over 50 kid’s products in CVS pharmacy (a US pharmacy chain), I can happily slap on 3 products onto my imaginary child.
Product review
Product review
ALPHA-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50 ( 50ml )
The retail price is £29 for 50ml.
It works out at INR 2,600 plus shipping to India. Give it a miss and save the shipping and taxes worthwhile
Product review
Shahnaz Husain Sun Block SPF 60 PA+++
The retail price (at the time of writing) is INR 455 for 100g. This is at the low end for a surprisingly not hideous product.
Product review
Brillare Science Sunscreen Radiance SPF 30 PA+++
Not a fan of this product. Contains Oxybenzone, which is a “no,no” for me. Priced very reasonably at INR750 for 100ml
Product review
VLCC Matte Look Depigmentation SUN SCREEN GEL CRÈME SPF 30 PA+++
This is a sunscreen that does not get the sunscreen 101 formulation correct. You don’t need to use it.
Retail price: INR 295 for 100g so is it really a bargain?
Product review
VLCC Youth Boost Body Lotion SPF 25
VLCC’s body lotion with SPF 25 is regularly sold as a buy 1 get 1 free, indicating the brand’s push into the market. Even at INR 399 for 400ml, please skip this product.
Product review
L’Oreal Paris UV Advanced 12H UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
Household name L’Oreal Paris offers a blockbuster sunscreen. Does it tick all the correct boxes to be worthy of your shelf-space?
Product review
BANANA BOAT Ultra Protect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 PA+++
This is an SPF 30, PA+++ rated product. Retail price is INR 999 for 90ml, so at the mid-high end for Indian sunscreens. My verdict: Give this product a wide berth.
Product review
Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA+++
Banana Boat sunscreens are found in every supermarket and mom & pop store. Does the ubiquity of the product make it worth buying?
Product review
Avon Solutions UV Protective Lotion SPF 40 PA+++
Avon Solutions sunscreen is a high price bracket sunscreen. Is it packed with quality ingredients or does it have other features that justify its price?
Product review
kaya skin clinic Sweat-Proof Sunscreen SPF 30+
At INR 975 for 60ml, this is one of the pricier sunscreens. Price is not per se an issue if the product passes the sunscreen test.
Product review
Lotus Herbals Kids Sunblock Cream SPF 25
My view: Give it a miss Retail price: Rs 335 for 100g or (USD 4.84 for 100g) Please also see Infant And Kids: A Short Guide To Sunscreen The product contains parabens and I would “give it a miss.” (Personally,
Sunscreen
Infant and kids: a short guide to sunscreen
Guide to sunscreen protection for kids. Ingredients to look for on labels and from what age sunscreen should be applied
Sunscreen
AVEIL SPF 50 Gel
An extremely popular Made in India sunscreen, that is reasonably priced (MRP: Rs 699 for 50ml), does not make the cut. My view: Give it a miss
Product review
O3+ Chamomile Facial Cream SPF 40
Review of O3+ Dermal zone soothing gel cream SPF 30.
Retail price: Rs 1,050 for 50gm.
My view: Give it a miss.
Chemicals to avoid – Benzophenone-3
In the introduction to this series (Chemicals to Avoid – Parabens), I wrote I’d periodically highlight chemicals we should avoid based on these guidelines: What is the primary use of the substance? How is the substance used in cosmetics/skincare/personal care
Chemicals to avoid – parabens
Parabens: this post outlines what their uses are and why you should avoid using cosmetic products containing them.