Product review
Olehenriksen Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30
This is a formulation review of one of the few Made in Europe sunscreens to make it to the Sephora USA’s bestselling list
Product review
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Refillable Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30
This is a review of the formulation of Fenty Beauty’s sunscreen that has a moisturiser. Is this a sunscreen? is this a moisturiser?
Product review
First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide SPF 30
This is a review of the formulation of First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide
Product review
Peter Thomas Roth Max Vitamin D-FenseTM Sunscreen Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 50
This is a review of the formulation for Peter Roth’s sunscreen.
Dr Jart+ Sunscreen SPF 50+
This is a formulation review of Dr Jart+ chemical sunscreen with an SPF 50. It’s the brand’s second sunscreen in the top 25 list.
Sunscreen
Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day™ Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50+
This is a product review of Dr Jart+’s sunscreen at No 20 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list.
The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
No 12 on the Sephora bestselling sunscreen list is the Inkey List. I dont like the Inkey List, but at US$ 12 this is seriously cheap
Product review
Formulation review of Milk Cooling Water Jelly Tint
This is a product review of Milk Cooling Water Jelly Tint, which is a transparent, set gel make-up stick.
Sunscreen
Kiehl’s UV Serum SPF 50+ with collagen peptide
This is a formulation review of Kiehl’s new sunscreen, which in fact is a serum! Super exciting b/c this sunscreen encapsulates new approach to sunscreen development
Sunscreen
Supergoop! Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
this is number 9 on sephora’s bestselling sunscreen list in the USA. Its also one of the more complicated sunscreens supergoop! produces
Sunscreen
kosas dreambeam silicone-free mineral sunscreen SPF 40
This is a product review of the no 10 sunscreen on Sephora USA’s list.
Sunscreen
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen
this is a formula review of shiseido’s sunscreen which appears at no 8 in the Sephora bestseller list
Sunscreen
Shiseido sunscreen stick SPF 50
This is a formulation review of Shiseido’s sunscreen stick that appears at No 5 on the Sephora Bestselling Sunscreen list
Sunscreen
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.
Number 4 on Sephora’s list of bestselling sunscreens in the USA is supergoop! In fact, supergoop! with its customer focus is a repeat performer
Interim sunscreen suggestions
As I go through my Sephora list of bestselling sunscreens, I am being pre-emptively asked about sunscreens. This is my interim list
Sunscreen
supergoop mineral matte sunscreen SPF 40
Out of the top 30 sunscreens selling on Sephora USA, supergoop have 10 sunscreens – different sizes + sunscreens. These sunscreens are innovative + fun. There I did it – I called sunscreen formulations FUN
Sunscreen
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen
This is a review of the type of sunscreen the number 1 bestselling sunscreen on Sephora USA is. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Product review
Forest Essentials’ product review: eye serum
This is a product review of Forest Essentials’ Under Eye Serum which contains red banana flower and potato starch.
Product review
Forest Essentials 60 day product review 2023
This is a 60 day product road-test of most of Forest Essentials’ new products or recent launches. I am super-excited
The worst products I bought in 2022
I have been overdosed with all the 2022 best product reviews in every single imaginable category. What about the worst of the worst?
Product review
Bioderma Photoderm AR SPF50+
This is a product review for Bioderma’s Photoderm AR SPF50+ for reactive skin. The sunscreen says “redness cream.”
Product review
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ tint
This is a product review of Bioderma’s Photoderm tinted sunscreen that is an SPF50+ and is a dry touch formulation for sensitive skin.
Sunscreen
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50 sunscreen
This blog is a product review of Bioderma’s sunscreen for “skin allergic to chemical filters.”
Sunscreen
Bioderma Photoderm Creme sunscreen SPF 50+
This blog is a product review of Bioderma’s sunscreen for dry skin, Bioderma Aquafluide SPF 50+
Product review
diptyque reinvigorating body balm
Diptyque is the epitome of Frenchness and this is an anhydrous body balm (ie it contains no water), so I am keen to test this.
Product review
Forest Essentials Chandan Varnya Lepa
This is a product review of Forest Essentials’ new range of ready to use masks, which are more expensive than dry powder masks.
Erudition
OTT Skyncare Sunny Shield Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++
This is a product review of OTT sunscreen, a cheap as chips new entrant to the market. FInd out if its worth your attention.
Sunscreen
VICHY Capital Soleil SPF 50
Product review of VICHY’s Capital Soleil SPF 50 sunscreen.
Sunscreen
BIOSOLIS Sun Milk SPF 30
Be review this sunscreen, its good to remind ourselves of this… What damages are we trying to protect against when we use sunscreens? Sunscreens contain UV filters. I like the EU definition which is, ‘UV-filters’ means substances which are exclusively
Product review
New Angance hydro gel eye mask
This is a product review of a gel mask for the eyes that I found at the Middle East Beauty exhibition recently.
Product review
New Angance sheet mask
Today’s blog is a product review of this South Korean inspired French brand, or is it the reverse? Anywho, this mask is the brand’s bestseller.
Product review
No FOMO clay masks
Today’s blog is the “go-to” list of clay masks that are on my “NOT TO USE” list. There is really no polite way of writing this.
Product review
Top 5 clay masks that actually work
In today’s blog, I am going to rank all the clay masks that I have used and reviewed over the past few years.
Product review
Juicy Chemistry Frankincense face wash
This is a product review of Juicy Chemistry’s facewash, which I have been using for over a month. Find out what I think.
Product review
Forest Essentials Kumkumadi night cream product review
This is a product review of Forest Essentials’ kumkumadi night cream, whose main constituent is a Kumkumadi oil
Sunscreen
Sunscreens containing Sulisobenzone
A reader recently asked what my view was on Sulisobenzone and I hope this answers some of their concerns around this filter.
Product review
Forest Essentials Parijat product review
It has been almost three months since I last reviewed anything from Forest Essentials, (arguably) the world’s most luxurious Ayurvedic brand.
Product review
Versed Day Dissolve cleansing balm product review
Cleansing balms are really not my go to product, but with the summer, I am tripling sunscreen usage and make-up and hence, the search for a Holy grail cleansing balm.
Sunscreen
Re’equil ultra matte sunscreen gel SPF 50 PA++++
It must be a Re’equil kind of week: this is the second sunscreen that I am reviewing from this brand in one week!!
Product review
Aesop anti-blemish masque product review
This is a product review of a clay mask, which if you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know I am not a fan of. However, this is an excellent mask.
Product review
Farmacy facial cleanser
This blog represents a product review of Farmacy’s facial cleanser that is meant to be “ultra-gentle.” Find out if it is in fact, mild.
Product review
Forest Essentials’ Sanjeevani Elixir product review
Today’s blog is a product review of a Forest Essentials’ product that I have been using as a day moisturiser. Find out if I loathed or loved it.
Sunscreen
Lotus Organics hydrating gel mineral sunscreen
I have a real hate-hate relationship with Lotus Herbals, so I am actually stunned that the brand has produced a sunscreen that is OK.
Product review
IZIL Regenerating Serum product review
IZIL are a Moroccan brand that started-up less than a decade ago. I know the founder, a lovely and ambitious woman. Honestly, IZIL make some amazing products, which I believe NRI and Indian’s would love.
Product review
Forest Essentials’ Noor Nikhaar Cheek Tint product review
***I have no connection to Forest Essentials’ in any shape or form. I am a paying customer and my product review is in my current status as a non-affiliated, independent skincare blogger.” Introduction Forest Essentials’ shortly after International Women’s Day
Product review
Forest Essentials kajal
This is a non-affiliated product review of one of Forest Essentials’ brand new make up launches. Brave move during a pandemic.
Product review
Do I need to wear sunscreen now, especially during a lockdown?
I frequently get asked by my own family whether they should wear sunscreen during the winter. This blog is meant to be a reference for them!
Product review
NIOD Flavanone Mud product review
This is the second face mask that I will be testing. It comes in the most disenchanting packaging and costs a small fortune.
Product review
Tata Harper short-road test product review
This is my short and sweet product review of Tata Harper’s products, which were a bargain at US$110
Product review
Jo Malone Vitamin E lip conditioner
This is Jo Malone’s lip conditioner, which came in the brand’s signature packaging and was a delight to open!
Product review
UMA brow oil product review
This is the first hair product that I am reviewing and I am excited because there are so few brow products on the market.
Product review
The White Company Advent Calendar 2020 review
The White Company is quintessentially British and I like to think of it as the more affordable version of Jo Malone.
Product review
erbaviva baby sunscreen SPF 30 product review
This is an SPF 30 sunscreen for babies that uses 20% Zinc Oxide. A family member has been slathered in this for the past 6 months.
Product review
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar 2020 product review
This is a value for money product review of the popular Space NK advent beauty calendar.
Product review
izil rosy glow toner product review
izil are an emerging Moroccan beauty brand that have recently launched a rosy glow toner. I am excited to try this product.
Product review
ultrasun face fluid SPF 50+ PA++++
This is the first ultrasun product I used and have been using it intermittently for about 3 years.
Product review
THE INKEY LIST SPF 30 Daily Sunscreen
****An update (10 August 2020)***** I received this product a few days ago. It is as I predicted: tinted to compensate for the white chalkiness of the Zinc Oxide. It is an odd mousy brown colour (I can live with
Product review
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Cream
This product is Made in India by Neutrogena and has an SPF. Surprisingly, no Oxybenzone, which Neutrogena sunscreens in the US frequently use.
Product review
Shopping reviews
Which is the most expensive cheek palette?
How make up is priced is becoming a firm favourite amongst all of you. Enjoy!
Product review
L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Super Aqua Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Long UVA
This is an inexpensive sunscreen (Rs 515 for 30ml). It’s interesting, that Nykaa’s bestselling sunscreens are a combination of low and high priced items.
Product review
Lakme Sun Expert SPF 50 PA+++ Ultra Matte Lotion Sunscreen
This is a revised formulation of Lakme’s sunscreen and it does merit a separate review. Its also in Nykaa’s top 20 best selling sunscreens.
Product review
Plum Green Tea Day-Light Sunscreen Gel SPF 35 PA+++
If you are wondering what this is doing on Nykaa’s bestselling sunscreen list – don’t worry, you are not the only one!
Product review
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50
This sunscreen is one of the most expensive sunscreens on Nykaa’s bestselling sunscreen list. Should you fork out additional cash for this?
Product review
Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++
This is an expensive sunscreen but it is still within Nykaa’s bestseller list. This indicates to me, that Indians are willing to pay a high price if they believe a sunscreen works and/or is branded.
Product review
Ponds White Beauty Sun Protection Day Cream SPF 30
This product is a whitening cream that is also a sunscreen. In fact its a top-selling sunscreen on Nykaa. Does its dual function make a difference?
Product review
Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen SPF 50
Clarins Anti-Pollution sunscreen is a best-selling sunscreen on Nykaa. If you are as baffled as I am, keep reading.
Product review
Thalgo SPF 30 Age Defence Sun Lotion
Thalgo’s sun lotion appears to be in the top 20 bestselling sunscreens on Nykaa. Find out if you should buy it.
Product review
Shiseido Vital Perfection Product Review
This is a 30 day product review of Shiseido’s Vital Perfection skin brightening and anti-aging product line.
Product review
Forest Essentials eye cream product review
This is the final instalment in the product review of Forest Essential’s eyecream. Find out if our test subject will be repurchasing this product.
Product review
Garnier SkinActive Fairness Cream
It’s not always easy figuring out why certain products contain sunscreen filters, when evidently they are not sunscreens…
Product review
Shiseido 30 day product road test
I am road-testing Shiseido’s Vital Perfection skincare range over a 30 day period.
Product review
fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask
This is the second face mask I am using from fresh. Will I be impressed or disappointed?
Product review
skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Face and Eye gel
This is the third set of face masks that I am reviewing from the same brand. Buy?
Product review
Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud
The second face mask from Skyn Iceland is a blue clay mask. Find out if it fairs better than the first mask.
Product review
fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy Boosting face mask
This is the first “natural” product that I’ve used outside Forest Essential’s range. You’ll be pleased to hear that I paid the full retail price of GBP 21 for 30ml for this product. I purchased it from Space NK (and
Product review
Garnier SkinActive Eye Make-Up Remover
Let’s find out if this is shockingly purple liquid removes eye make-up or not…
Product review
NIVEA Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover
I love the vivid blue colour of this product. Is that enough to ensure it takes up permanent residency in my cleansing routine?
Product review
NIVEA MicellAIR oil free eye make-up remover
This is an oil free eye make up remover. In the absence of a solvent, this will always be a formulation that may not deliver results. Is this true here?
Product review
No 7 Oil free eye make up remover
I’ve tested the normal (or I guess, completely oily version) of No 7’s eye make up remover. Does this live up to the high standards set by the original product?
Product review
skyn ICELAND Arctic Hydration Rubberizing Mask
I unashamedly bought this in the winter sale at a discount – US$ 20 for 3 masks or US$ 7/mask. It retails at US$ 12/mask. This is a DIY rubber mask – its not literally made of rubber (because that’d
Product review
Glamglow Powermud dualcleanse treatment
Find out if you should donate your money to charity or like me, buy this cleanser/face wash in the sale
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
Forest Essentials eye cream – 30 day update
This is a 30 day update of the Forest Essentials eye cream
Product review
Top 3 micellar water make-up products
Which micellar water should you pass on and which should you take home in a big truck?
Product review
Avene Cleanance Micellar water
Avene, a high street French brand, make excellent products, especially their sunscreen. Are they able to work the same magic for micellar waters?
Product review
Forest Essentials Micellar water make up remover
Forest Essentials have made a 15 ingredient containing “Ayurvedic” micellar water that takes off make-up. Does it live up to its promise?
Product review
Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar water
Bioderma is a popular French pharmacy brand and their micellar water populates every single drugstore I have been to in the past month. Is the product any good?
Product review
Garnier Micellar Cleansing water
Garnier products are everywhere and they are hard to avoid. Does the micellar water deserve space on your bathroom shelf?
Product review
Vichy micellar water
I was excited to use Vichy, as its not always been as commonly available as it is now. Was I disappointed?
Product review
Uriage micellar water (normal skin) – make up remover
The great thing about buying products in Dubai, is there so much choice and I normally wouldn’t use Uriage…But is it a worthy addition to my test group?
Product review
Nivea micellar water (make up remover)
Nivea was a staple of my childhood and let’s find out if it makes a re-entry into my adult hood/life (?) via this micellar water
Product review
Product road-test: Sarah Chapman
I am road-testing a 10 day radiance boosting system by Sarah Chapman
Product review
Forest Essential and La Roche hand creams
How do Forest Essentials’ blood orange hand products compare with La Roche-Posay’s skin barrier repairing cream?
Product review
The eye cream test subject
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. But it helps if you have been using a great eye cream
Product review
Forest Essentials vs. Clinique face-off
I’ve physically tested Forest Essential and Clinique products for several months. I’m uniquely qualified to tell you which products to invest in or avoid.
Product review
Clinique final product review
This is the 60 day update on the Clinique Vitamin C regime. Find out if its been worth my time or dime.
Product review
Forest Essentials skincare: Week Three update
21 day skin update. Using Forest Essentials’s skincare products.
Product review
Forest Essentials skincare: Week Two update
14 day update on using Forest Essentials’ skincare products
Chemicals to avoid – parabens
Parabens: this post outlines what their uses are and why you should avoid using cosmetic products containing them.
Product review
Forest Essentials skincare: worth my dime or time?
Are expensive skincare ranges worth your time or dime? To find out, join me on a 60 day routine using Forest Essentials’ products.