Shopping reviews
Best bodycare products under £20 (part one)
Most of the products we use should not cost an arm and a leg, Even though cheaper means efficacious, it does not always mean “must-haves.”
Product review
Kama Ayurveda Rose Face Cleanser
Product review of Kama Ayurveda’s face cleanser. Aloe vera, rose and jasmine essential oils feature prominently in this product.
Skincare
Sunscreens to have on your top shelf (October 2019)
Quick reference guide for sunscreens that everyone should have on their shelf.
Product review
O3+ Mattifying gel SPF 50
At Rs 445 for 50g, this is a reasonably priced sunscreen. Should you buy it?
Product review
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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
Product review
LAKMÉ Sun Expert Ultra Matte Gel SPF 50 PA+++
Does this sun screen provide you with adequate UVA and UVB protection? At Rs 300 for 50ml it is a steal.
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
Sunscreen
RoC Soleil-Protect Mattifying fluid SPF 30
Could this be the first budget friendly sunscreen (MRP 650 for 50ml) that I have found?
Sunscreen
innisfree daily UV protection cream SPF 35 PA++
Product review of innisfree daily UV protection cream SPF 35 PA++.
Retail price: Rs 700 for 50ml.
My view: Give it a miss.
Product review
seba med Multi-Protect Sun Lotion SPF 50+ (very high)
Product review of seba med Multi-Protect Sun Lotion SPF 50+.
Retail price (revised): Rs 1,382 for 150ml
My view: Give it a try, as worth the investment.
Chemicals to avoid – parabens
Parabens: this post outlines what their uses are and why you should avoid using cosmetic products containing them.